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      Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk: UK start time, TV channel, live stream, PPV price and undercard for huge Saudi title fight

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      TYSON FURY faces Oleksandr Usyk in the first undisputed heavyweight title clash since 1999 – and the action will unfold on SATURDAY!Fury suffered a nasty gash above his right eye in sparring earlier this month and saw his clash with Usyk on February 17 go up in smoke as a result.Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk went head-to-head at a press conference late last yearTyson Fury suffered a cut that postponed the Usyk fight from its original date on February 17Credit: X @QueensburyUsyk revealed he missed the birth of his daughter at the beginning of the year to focus on training camp for Fury, but now he has to refocus on a new date. Fury holds the WBC title in boxing’s glamour division, while Usyk is in possession of the WBA, WBO, IBF and Ring Magazine straps. The pair have been on a collision course to fight for 18 months, following Usyk’s rematch win over Anthony Joshua in August 2022. Fury only just overcame boxing debutant and former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou last October, as he was knocked down in stunning fashion before going on to win the bout on points. And Fury’s latest scuffle in sparring with heavyweight Agron Smakici, which saw an 11-stitch cut open up below his eyebrow, will be another confidence booster for Usyk. The Ukrainian is looking become the first man in history to win undisputed titles at both cruiserweight and heavyweight – and he’s just one win away. A victory for Fury, on the other hand, would set up an all-British mega-bout with Anthony Joshua, who takes on Ngannou himself on March 8.Who are their trainers?Fury has once again prepared for the bout with long-time trainer SugarHill Steward.Most read in BoxingThe pair first teamed up for his second fight against Deontay Wilder in 2020 following the Brit’s split from Ben Davison.Steward now lives in Morecambe in order to train Fury in the town instead of having to travel to the USA for his training camps.The former police officer and chef is also the nephew of Hall of Fame trainer Emanuel Steward and previously worked with the likes of Charles Martin at his uncle’s Kronk Gym.Steward recently split from unbeaten British light-heavyweight Ben Whittaker after coaching him since 2022.Meanwhile, Usyk is trained by Anatoly Lomachenko, the father of fellow Ukrainian fighter Vasiliy.He first teamed up with Lomachenko in 2017 after parting ways with former trainer James Ali Bashir.Lomachenko is a former trainer of the year and also coaches his son out of the same gym in Oxnard, California.Vasiliy is the current IBF and IBO world lightweight champion after beating George Kambosos Jr via technical knockout last weekend.What belts are on the line?The first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis will be crowned on Saturday.It will also be the first time a fighter has held all the heavyweight titles in the four-belt era.Fury’s WBC title is on the line, whilst Usyk is defending his IBF, IBO, WBO and WBA (Super) belts.When is Fury vs Usyk?
      Fury vs Usyk will now take place on Saturday, May 18 after the original date of February 17 was postponed.
      The Gyspy King has three months to recover from his injury, and if there are any more pull-outs this time around, a £7.9million fee will be paid to the opposing fighter.
      The fight will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
      Expect main event ring-walks to get going from around 11pm BST, with the main card likely to start from 6pm BST.
      What happened in Fury’s last fight?The Gypsy King last fought in October as he laboured to a controversial split decision victory over Francis Ngannou.He was even knocked down by a left hook from the former UFC champion in the third round.Ngannou had been making his professional boxing debut and has since been knocked out by Joshua in his second bout.Fortunately for Fury, his WBC world title was not on the line.Instead he claimed the WBC Commemorative Riyadh belt as he moved to 34-0-1 with the points win.What happened in Usyk’s last fight?Usyk’s previous fight was also not without controversy, although he won in more convincing fashion.The Cat was leading on the scorecards before securing a ninth round KO victory over Daniel Dubois in Poland last August.His stoppage was the 14th of his professional career to take his record to 21-0.However, Usyk had to survive being floored by a controversial low blow.He was left shaking in agony and stayed down for almost four minutes after being caught just below the belt line by Dubois.When is the weigh-in?
      The weigh-in takes place on Friday, May 17.
      It is scheduled to get underway from 7pm BST.
      SunSport predictionFury and Usyk have established themselves as the two best heavyweights on the planet in recent years.Neither fighter has lost as a professional let alone been finished, with the judges likely to be required this weekend.Fury has shown his durability by taking heavy blows against both Wilder and Ngannou, but it is unclear if these have weakened his chin enough for Usyk to capitalise.The Ukrainian has never been knocked down as a pro but has been far less prolific at finishing fights since moving up to heavyweight.His stoppage of Dubois is his only knockout victory in five fights since leaving the cruiserweight division.SunSport prediction – Usyk on pointsWhat channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
      Fury vs Usyk will be broadcast on THREE channels here in the UK.
      You can watch the clash on TNT Sports Box Office, Sky Sports Box Office and on DAZN PPV.
      A price for the event has yet to be confirmed.
      You can stream the action from the TNT Sports Box Office app, Sky Sports Box Office app, or the DAZN app, all of which are available onto your mobile, tablet and Smart TV.
      Tyson Fury trash talk, Usyk ‘the perfectionist’ and how his sparring partners are all 7ft tall Sun Sport previews Ring of FireFury vs Usyk full cardHere are all of the confirmed fights set to take place on the undercard:
      Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk – undisputed WBC, WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight titles
      Jai Opetaia vs Mairis Briedis – vacant IBF cruiserweight title
      Joe Cordina vs Anthony Cacace – IBF super-featherweight title
      Agit Kabayel vs Frank Sanchez
      Sergey Kovalev vs Robin Sirwan Safar
      Mark Chamberlain vs Joshua Oluwaseun Wahab
      Moses Itauma vs Ilja Mezencev
      David Nyika vs Michael Seitz
      Isaac Lowe vs Hasibullah Ahmadi
      Fury and Usyk have been in negotiations to fight since December 2022Credit: ReutersWhat has been said?”I just smiled,” Usyk said upon hearing of the postponement news.”And said ‘OK – I will finish my training and I will do my work stretching my back’.”Tyson. Hi, my brother. Don’t be afraid. I will not leave you alone.”I’m still happy – things happen, it’s life,” he said.”I’m very happy because I now go to Ukraine. I see my two daughters and my wife. I go to my church and pray. A little bit of rest and back to my camp.”Fury said of the postponement: “I am absolutely devastated after preparing for this fight for so long and being in such superb condition.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I feel bad for everyone involved in this huge event and I will work diligently towards the rescheduled date once the eye has healed.”I can only apologise to everyone affected including my own team, Team Usyk, the undercard fighters, partners, and fans as well as our hosts and my friends in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.” More

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      Tyson Fury’s dad John slams British boxing fans as TRAITORS in bizarre rant ahead of Oleksandr Usyk showdown

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      THE JOHN FURY show continues to dominate the build-up to his son Tyson and Oleksandr Usyk’s historic showdown.The Gypsy King faces Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight crown in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night.John Fury’s headbutting antics caused headlines two days ago in Saudi ArabiaCredit: PANow he has called British fans who think Tyson might lose ‘traitors’Credit: APThe two men have been in the Middle East this week as the hype to crown a first unified king of the division for nearly 30 years intensifies.But it was the WBC champion’s father who stole the headlines after he HEADBUTTED Stanislav Stepchuk – a member of the Usyk team – on Monday.John, who was left with a bloodied forehead, was then screaming in the resulting melee: “We can’t be beat! We can’t be beat!”The 59-year-old then threatened to headbutt Tony Bellew after he predicted a Usyk win and has now caused controversy again with a bizarre rant.READ MORE ON BOXINGSpeaking to IFL TV, he has now launched a bitter attack on “traitor” British fans who believe that his undefeated 6ft 9in boy will be beaten this weekend and says that his family’s “heart is in Saudi Arabia”.John, who was a pro boxer himself,  blasted: “The Brits do that. The Brits are traitors aren’t they?“Forget Great Britain, our heart is in Saudi Arabia because we get treated like proper people and how we deserve to be treated.“I feel like a king myself and I am a bum.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSJohn had earlier broken his silence over the headbutting incident and tried to justify it by insisting: “I’m a warrior, that’s what we do.”He said: “[They] disrespected my son, the best heavyweight to ever wear a pair of boxing gloves.’0-1 to Usyk,’ says Oleksandr’s promoter after John Fury’s ‘ugly’ headbutt“Coming out with all that rubbish. He’s in my face, trying to be clever.“Coming into my space, ‘Usyk, Usyk’, nobody’s bothering with them. I was only chanting my own son’s name.“They stepped closer, stepped closer. So I’m a warrior at the end of the day, that’s what we do.“We’re fighting people, you come in the space, you’re gonna get what’s coming.”TYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOUTThat then led to Usyk warning Fury and John that his secret army of gun-and-knife trained soldiers will not stand for another assault.However, Tyson looked completely unconcerned by that threat last night.The Gypsy King rocked up to the Grand Arrivals event with a “new style” that left fans claiming that he looked like a cross between Boy George and WWE legend The Undertaker.John Fury’s maddest momentsHere are just some of John Fury’s most astonishing moments: More

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      I’ve worked with Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather – but ‘The Monster’ is the best I’ve ever seen

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      LEGENDARY promoter Bob Arum has revealed who the best fighter he has ever seen in.The 92-year-old has worked with boxing icons like Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather and Tyson Fury.Naoya Inoue is the undisputed bantamweight championCredit: GettyBob Arum (standing) claims Inoue is the best fighter he has worked withCredit: AFPBut Arum reckons Naoya Inoue is superior to all of them in the ring.The Japanese undisputed bantamweight champion, who is nicknamed “The Monster”, boasts a 27-0 record.And he survived the first knockdown of his career to KO Luis Nery in the sixth round during his last outing earlier this month.Arum, who watched from ringside at the Tokyo Dome, told Jai McAllister: “He is not only pound-for-pound the best in the world, Inoue is the best fighter I have ever seen, no matter the what weight category.READ MORE IN BOXING”In over 60 years in boxing, I have never seen anything like Inoue.”He’s a terrific young man. It’s scary with what I am seeing. He overwhelms really good opponents. I’ve never seen a fighter of that size perform the way he has. “Maybe [Mexico’s former featherweight champion] Salvador Sanchez had that ability. Even then, Sanchez did not win nearly all his fights by knockout.“Inoue goes in, boxes, and knocks these guys out. What we’re seeing in Inoue is something that is really special.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“There are no ifs, ands, or buts about it. He’s as special to boxing.”We’re honoured to be playing a part in his career.”Naoya Inoue lives up to ‘Monster’ nickname as ref saves opponent Aran Dipaen Bob Arum worked with Muhammed AliCredit: GettyArum has worked with Inoue from 2019 and the 31-year-old superstar is set to fight Aussie mandatory challenger Sam Goodman next.But reports suggest he could be placed on the undercard of an event headlined by Anthony Joshua in September.TYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT More

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      Footage emerges of John Fury getting KO’d TWICE in boxing career after claiming ‘we can’t be beat’ in headbutt storm

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      FOOTAGE has emerged of John Fury being knocked out TWICE after his “we can’t be beat” claims amid his headbutt shame.The 59-year-old’s Gypsy King son Tyson will take on Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight crown in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night.John Fury caused controversy this week with his headbutting anticsCredit: PAHe screamed after the attack that ‘we can’t be beat’Credit: PAJohn was knocked out by Henry Akinwande in 1991Credit: XJohn was knocked out by Henry Akinwande in 1991Credit: XHowever, it was the WBC champion’s father who has dominated the build-up after he HEADBUTTED Stanislav Stepchuk – a member of the Usyk team – earlier this week in the build-up to the fight.John, who was left with a bloodied forehead, was then screaming in the resulting melee: “We can’t be beat! We can’t be beat!”While his boy Tyson, 35, and even one of his younger sons Tommy Fury remain unbeaten, some fans are only just now realising that John has actually been floored before.He is a former boxer and bareknuckle fighter whose pro career spanned eight years and 13 bouts.READ MORE ON BOXINGJohn made his debut in 1987, losing to rugby league player Adam Fogerty, but went on to win his next six fights until a draw with David Hopkins in Helsinki on February 13, 1989.He rebounded with wins against Michael Murray, a future British title challenger, and Cesare Di Benedetto, a future Italian title challenger.That led to him being rewarded with a shot at the vacant Central Area title against Neil Malpass, only for him to lose on points.However, his career came to an end after two crushing setbacks left him out for the count.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe first suffered a third round KO loss against future WBO champion Henry Akinwande that led to a four-year absence from boxing.John then returned to the ring in 1995 but he was brutally KO’d in the fourth round by Steve Garber in Manchester.EXCLUSIVE: John Fury left BLEEDING after crazy altercation with Oleksandr Usyk’s team ahead of Fury vs UsykIt did not take fans long to respond, with one saying: “Explains why he picks on the little guys now!!”Another wrote: “In John’s memory he won these fights.”A third commented: “I thought a warrior got back up.”While a fourth added: “Best thing I’ve ever seen on the Internet.”Inside the ring wasn’t the only place where John was trading blows with opponents.He claims to have had “more than 100” fights in total during his life and insisted he had “never lost outside the ring”.Inside the Gypsy King’s royal courtTYSON FURY is one of the biggest characters in sport.
      That included a bare-knuckle fight for which he was paid a whopping £100,000.Meanwhile, John broke his silence over the headbutting incident and tried to justify it by insisting “I’m a warrior, that’s what we do”.He said: “[They] disrespected my son, the best heavyweight to ever wear a pair of boxing gloves.“Coming out with all that rubbish. He’s in my face, trying to be clever.“Coming into my space, ‘Usyk, Usyk’, nobody’s bothering with them. I was only chanting my own son’s name.TYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT“They stepped closer, stepped closer. So I’m a warrior at the end of the day, that’s what we do.“We’re fighting people, you come in the space, you’re gonna get what’s coming.”But that led to Usyk warning Fury and his dad John that his secret army of gun-and-knife trained soldiers will not stand for another assault.READ MORE SUN STORIESHowever, Tyson looked completely unconcerned by that threat.The Gypsy King rocked up to the Grand Arrivals event last night with a “new style” that left fans claiming that he looked like a cross between Boy George and WWE legend The Undertaker.John Fury’s maddest momentsHere are just some of John Fury’s most astonishing moments: More

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      Tyson Fury compared to WWE legend and Eighties pop icon as he reveals ‘new style’ ahead of Oleksandr Usyk fight

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      FANS were torn between a WWE legend and an iconic 80s pop star when trying to work out who Tyson Fury resembled in his “new style”.The Gypsy King will take on Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight crown in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night.Tyson Fury revealed his ‘new style’ ahead of this Saturday’s fightCredit: PAThe star donned a pair of bright trousers, a black vest shirt and dark hat yesterdayCredit: GettySome fans thought he looked remarkably similar to WWE star The UndertakerCredit: World Wrestling Entertainment IncOthers even compared him to 80s pop star Boy GeorgeCredit: GettyTempers have already boiled over when the WBC champ’s father HEADBUTTED Stanislav Stepchuk – a member of the other fight team – this week in the build-up to the fight.That led to Usyk warning Fury and his dad John that his secret army of gun-and-knife trained soldiers will not stand for another assault.However, the 35-year-old Brit appeared to be more worried about how he looked as he rocked up to the Grand Arrivals event last night.Fury was firstly seen jiving into the event wearing a pair of jazzy trousers, along with a black vest jacket and a dark hat. READ MORE ON BOXING“He looks like the Undertaker,” declared one viewer on social media upon seeing his outfit, comparing him to the WWE wrestling icon.While another asked: “Why is he dressed like Boy George?”Although most agreed that “this is a new style”, many were a big fan of the star’s attire.One fan wrote: “Tyson’s swag and that hat, a grand entrance dance, a showman’s heart! Fury’s flair, a knockout start!”Most read in SportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSWhile a fourth fifth added: “Oh, the shimmy and that hat, Tyson’s swagger lights the path! His grand arrival, a dance of joy, a moment we’ll forever enjoy!”His dad’s fuse appeared to be lit by Usyk’s team chanting for their man at the sorry scenes earlier in the week at the Hilton Hotel in Saudi.The Sun’s Wally Downes Jr previews Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk from Saudi Arabia ahead of Grand ArrivalsA Sky Sports interviewer asked Fury last night: “This chanting has now become a thing, they obviously feel that they might not be able to intimidate you but can perhaps make some noise around your camp. Is this making any difference at all?”Fury, still wearing his black hat, mockingly said: “Nervous. Shaking. Terrified.”He was then asked whether he would concede if he had any nerves.That led to the 6ft 9in fighter replying: “I’m absolutely bricking it. I can barely stand up.”He then finished off his answer by shouting “Usyk” followed by a mocking scared scream.John, who was left with a bloodied forehead, broke his silence over the headbutting incident and tried to justify it by insisting “I’m a warrior, that’s what we do”.TYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOUTHe said: “[They] disrespected my son, the best heavyweight to ever wear a pair of boxing gloves.“Coming out with all that rubbish. He’s in my face, trying to be clever.“Coming into my space, ‘Usyk, Usyk’, nobody’s bothering with them. I was only chanting my own son’s name.READ MORE SUN STORIES“They stepped closer, stepped closer. So I’m a warrior at the end of the day, that’s what we do.“We’re fighting people, you come in the space, you’re gonna get what’s coming.”Inside the Gypsy King’s royal courtTYSON FURY is one of the biggest characters in sport. More

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      Tyson Fury tipped to use ‘dark arts’ in desperate bid to beat Oleksandr Usyk in undisputed heavyweight title fight

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      TYSON FURY may try and turn his showdown with Oleksandr Usyk into a street fight, according to a boxing insider.The heavyweights collide in Saudi Arabia this weekend with four belts on the line in a massive unification bout.Tyson Fury is being tipped to use all the tools at his disposalCredit: GettyOleksandr Usyk is an outstanding technicianCredit: GettyAnd former WBO cruiserweight champion Johnny Nelson thinks Fury, 35, will use all the tricks in the trade.He told Boxing News 24/7: “I can see Fury, if he’s getting outboxed and is losing the fight, reverting to type and him fighting – not boxing – but fighting. “It’s what he knows, he’s a fighting man.”I see a close fight, with Fury very possibly using the dark arts in there. READ MORE IN BOXING”He did it in the [Francis] Ngannou fight, and if he finds himself under pressure, he will revert to type I think.”Tony Bellew has claimed Usyk is a better pound-for-pound boxer.But Nelson thinks Fury’s sheer size could cause problems for the Ukrainian technician, 37.The pundit, 57, added: “I do agree with Tony. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”But the thing is, Fury is so much bigger, so Usyk has to deal with what he’s facing. “You can’t put that drama on it, saying what if they were both the same size when they’re not. The Sun’s Wally Downes Jr previews Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk from Saudi Arabia ahead of Grand Arrivals”Fury is so much bigger and Usyk will have to deal with that.”Fury has shed the pounds in the build-up to the fight – perhaps looking to combat his rival’s speed.Usyk, on the other hand, seems to have visibly bulked up.Fight week has already produced some drama as Tyson’s dad John Fury HEADBUTTED one of Usyk’s team.TYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT More

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      Usyk warns Tyson Fury and dad John his secret army of gun-and-knife trained soldiers won’t stand for another assault

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      OLEKSANDR USYK has warned Tyson Fury and his dad that his secret army of gun-and-knife trained soldiers will not stand for another assault.Ukraine’s 37-year-old WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight world champion had to hold his team back at Monday’s launch event in Riyadh after 59-year-old former fighter John headbutted a young member of Usyk’s staff.Oleksandr Usyk has warned Tyson Fury and his dad that his army will not stand for assaultCredit: @usykkaJohn headbutted a young member of Usyk’s staff on MondayCredit: @usykkaMarvellously it was the handlebar-moustached social media bloke who scuttled away bloodied and embarrassed after little Stanislav Stepchuk barely flinched.Despite the ugly scenes – that threatened to stain the undisputed decider in the super-strict kingdom – the £100m fight was never in jeopardy.But the 35-year-old WBC Gypsy King and his loudmouth bunch will be if they dare poke the beast again.“If they want to destabilise my team, it’s not possible,” the gap-toothed father-of-four said about the woeful fracas.READ MORE IN BOXING“Because I don’t just have professional coaches and trainers, I have professional soldiers.“The security were calling ‘back Team Usyk, back!’“But my team is very good at wanting to fight, not boxing, street fighting, shooting, knives, wrestling.“But I said ‘hey, hey guys, get back please’.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“We had to behave properly.“The situation doesn’t matter to me, it’s just more motivation for my team.John Fury breaks silence on headbutting Usyk team member as Tyson’s bloodied dad says ‘I’m a warrior, that’s what we do’ “It’s disappointing that it happened at an event like this, because it is about discipline.“But I am not disappointed by my team, they are disappointed because I pulled them back and stopped them from fighting.“They wanted to go, they were looking over at me waiting for the signal to go.“They were waiting for the thumbs up but I gave them the thumbs down.“‘Back, back please,” I said. And they were not happy”.John Fury screamed about living for “blood and guts and horror” but in the 15 years he has been in the spotlight nobody has seen him throw a meaningful punch.He has thrust his crotch and threatened to “bum” YouTuber prankster KSI and beaten up a TV screen and perspex box when trying to help mild-mannered son Tommy flog more of the novelty ‘fight’ shows.Some of Usyk’s team, by stark contrast, have come straight off the frontline fighting back Vladimir Putin’s vicious invasion – and they don’t whisper a word about it.“For me it doesn’t matter,” he said “It’s just bad behaviour from Tyson’s team.“We are professional athletes, not street fighters and this is a big event for our people, the UK and Ukraine.“My friend did not bleed because he is a powerful guy. He is a street guy. Did you see the video? He was like a Pitbull, ruff!“He’s only my friend, it’s a secret who the soldiers are in my team.”John definitely helped Tommy flog dud bouts but the first undisputed heavyweight decider in 25 years – between two undefeated masters of the sport – does not need a slapstick act trying to boost social media hits.If he wants to learn about helping his two sons understand the great honour and discipline involved in boxing, he should listen to the rival half of age and double his intelligence.“Both sons came to the gym after one of my sessions because my family lives close by,” he said about his Valencia camp.“My sons come to the gym and give me power and motivation.“Before I had sons, when I was young, I knew when I had them they could help me with water and hand me my gumshield and tell me ‘hey, come on father, you can do it’”.Usyk is flanked by compatriots protecting him and he wants to inspire them and all the people back home as they try to fend off Putin’s sickening siege.Victory in Saudi Arabia will give him the biggest platform in sport to celebrate his nation, highlight their plight and shine an even brighter light on Putin’s war crimes, but he’s too modest to be driven by it.“I really appreciate the support from my fans and Ukrainian soldiers,” he said. “It’s a big motivation.READ MORE SUN STORIES“Maybe I motivate my people, maybe.”No maybe about it.TYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT More

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      Inside Jake Paul and Jutta Leerdam’s romance, from first meeting on Instagram to helping him deal with Tommy Fury loss

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      THERE was a time when Jake Paul would jump from relationship to relationship with pretty models or fellow influencers.But now, the YouTuber-turned-boxer, 27, is smitten with beautiful speedskater Jutta Leerdam.Jake Paul is smitten with Dutch speedskater Jutta LeerdamPaul and Leerdam celebrated a year together last monthLeerdam was a silver medallist at the 2022 Winter Games in BeijingCredit: Instagram / @uttaleerdamLast month, the pair celebrated a year since they went public with their romance.The Dutch beauty, 25, a silver medallist at the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, has kept the Problem Child grounded and focused.The pair got together after they began flirting on Instagram.They went public with their romance in April 2023 , with Paul sharing a photo of them together.Read more Jake Paul news”I’m Dutch now”, Paul captioned the snap which featured him holding hands with Leerdam in a carousel of pictures.When Paul suffered the first loss of his career to Tommy Fury, Leerdam provided the perfect support for his battered ego.She will likely be cheering his corner when he comes up against Mike Tyson on July 20 at the AT&T Stadium in Texas.First impressionsBoth Paul and Leerdam were involved in high-profile break-ups.Most read in BoxingHe was engaged to model and influencer Julia Rose, before they called it quits in 2022.Paul joked on Valentine’s Day he was celebrating the occasion with his boxing gloves.Jake Paul’s girlfriend Jutta Leerdam shows off bikini body after boxer whisks stunning speedskater off on holidayLeerdam dated fellow Dutch speedskater Koen Verweij for over five years, before pulling the plug.In heartbreak, Paul and Leerdam found each other on Instagram.They began chatting, before finally agreeing to meet up.Paul wined and dined Leerdam in Miami, and they blossomed from there.By April 2023, they were officially an item.By April 2023, Paul and Leerdam were Instagram officialCredit: InstagramLovebirds Paul and Leerdam began chatting on social media before agreeing to meet for a Miami dateCredit: InstagramLeerdam boasts over four million followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram / @uttaleerdamCoping in defeatNo boxer likes to taste defeat, especially when it happens for the first time.Paul was, by his own admission, at his lowest ebb after he was defeated by rival Tommy Fury.In the past, he would have no one to turn to.But this time, dating a fellow sports star who understands competition, he was able to turn to cry on Leerdam’s shoulder.Paul said in a YouTube video: “I have a new girlfriend which is pretty cool.”It’s been so refreshing, she’s a world champion and I’ve just been so amazed by her and her work ethic and how much of an angel she is.”She’s one of the most pure-hearted human beings that I have met in my life, so genuine and she has just changed my perspective and helped me coming out of this loss when I was in a dark place.”She really was there talking about her losses and was able to relate to those things and what I was going through.”So she’s been such a blessing; Jutta if you’re watching this… hi, you’re amazing.”After his loss to Tommy Fury, Leerdam proved to be the perfect remedy for defeatCredit: Instagram / @uttaleerdamThrough her own personal heartbreak in sport, Leerdam was able to console PaulCredit: RexPaul and Leerdam regularly share their happiness together on Instagramread more sport featuresHints of marriageMaybe influenced by his brother Logan, who is now engaged to model Nina Agdal, Jake has hinted at marriage with Leerdam.Last year, he candidly spoke about the idea of settling down with Leerdam to his elder sibling on the BS w/ Jake Paul podcast.He revealed: “It’s funny. Interestingly enough, I dream of the same thing (marriage and family) and getting to become best friends with my kids.”Just being there all the time, which is why I work so hard, is to have the financial freedom to be able to not work when they’re born and to be with them all the time… And doing it with my wife at the time, which I believe will be Jutta.”She’s a good influenceAs well as helping him get over defeat to Fury, Leerdam has also helped Paul maintain a winning mentality.He admitted to us he was thankful to her for the major part she is playing in his boxing career.Paul told SunSport: “It’s a game-changer and I can fully focus on what I want to do with the support from here.”She can give me mental advice and coaching, even physical performance advice and it’s just been such a game-changer.Leerdam has given Paul mental advice as a professional sports star herselfCredit: GettyPaul and Leerdam like to work out together and push each other physicallyCredit: InstagramMike Tyson’s controversial comeback Mike Tyson is BACK!
      Yes, boxing’s youngest heavyweight champ of all time – just 20 when he achieved the feat – is preparing to lace them up again.
      He faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on July 20 in Texas.
      The controversial clash – set for the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Dallas – has been scrutinised over the 30-year age gap.
      Tyson will be 58 by the time the fight for the ages comes around and nearly 20 years removed from his last professional contest.
      He was last seen in the ring in November 2020 for an exhibition with fellow legend Roy Jones Jr, which ended a draw after eight rounds.
      Paul is meanwhile 9-1 in the ring, losing only to Tommy Fury in 2023, and has won three times since.
      His fight with Tyson will also be a landmark first on Netflix, with over 250MILLION subscribers able to watch the bout.

      “She inspires me to be better and I’ve told her from day one like, ‘Hey, I want to be just like you, I want to be a world champion.’ “So she holds me to that standard.”Power coupleWhile Paul harbours ambitions to become a boxing champion, Leerdam’s focus will be on the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics in 2026.He insisted that they have the potential to become the next sporting super couple, following in the footsteps of Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens or Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf.In an episode of BS w/ Jake Paul, he appeared alongside Leerdam who revealed she had set the world record for the fastest time to perform 1,000 metres in speed skating, to which Paul replied: “I’m so proud of you.”He then continued: “I think it is cool, I was thinking about something the other day…Paul is confident he and Leerdam could become a sporting super coupleLeerdam is marriage material, according to PaulCredit: InstagramNext up, Paul will face off against Mike TysonCredit: EPA”At the time you go to the Winter Olympics in two years, that is when I am going to be fighting for a world championship.READ MORE SUN STORIES”We both could potentially be world champions.”Number one in the world together, and I think that might just be the first couple to do that.” More