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      Idris Virgo vs Ty Mitchell: Start time, TV channel, stream & full card as they meet for Misfits light heavyweight title

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      IDRIS VIRGO clashes with Ty Mitchell in the co-main event of Misfits 21 in Derby THIS WEEKEND!Virgo steps into the ring for the first time in 2025 after beating Benson Henderson by unanimous decision on Misfits 18 in September last year.Idris Virgo returns to Misfits action following his victory over Benson HendersonCredit: GettyTy Mitchell has a 3-2 record and won his last fight by KOFormer Love Islander Virgo, 31, comes into the clash with an almost perfect record, remaining unbeaten at 12-0-1.The only clash he failed to win was in May 2019, as his clash against Rene Molik was ended after doctors advised Molik was unfit to fight after sustaining a cut on his eye.Ty Mitchell comes into the bout at 3-2-0 in his professional career, but is off the back of a third round KO victory over Thomas Harnett on Misfits 20.Mitchell also has the advantage of fighting in front of his home crowd in Derby.Read More MisfitsThe pair will co-main event Misfits 21, with Darren Till and Darren Stewart set to go on last on the night.How to watch Idris Virgo vs Ty Mitchell and is there a live stream?Idris Virgo vs Ty Mitchell is part of the rescheduled Misfits Boxing 21 card.The original event was set for March 29, before KSI pulled out of his clash with Dillon Danis.Misfits 21, which will be held at the Vailant Live arena in Derby is live on DAZN.DAZN can be found as an additional subscription on TVs.It can also be live streamed on the DAZN website or the downloadable app.A DAZN subscription is £119.99 or £14.99 per month, or £24.99 on a flexible commitment that can be cancelled at any timeAlternatively, SunSport will live blog all of Misfits 21 as it happens.When does Idris Virgo vs Ty Mitchell start?The main card is expected to get underway around 5pm BST.Coverage of the card is live from 7pm BST on DAZN.The main event is expected at around 10.30pm BST, but bouts are subject to change.We will provide full information when it is confirmed.Misfits 21 full cardDarren Till vs Darren Stewart, cruiserweightIdris Virgo vs Ty Mitchell, light heavyweight – MF pro titleChase DeMoor vs Tank Tolman, heavyweight, MFB titleWalid Sharks vs FoxTheG, lightweightJordan Banjo vs Wil Anderson, heavyweightAmir Anderson vs TBA, middleweightJoey Knight vs Andy Howson, lightweightWakey Wines vs MoDeen, heavyweightDylan Price vs TBA, super bantamweightTempo Art vs Big Tobz vs Godson Umeh vs Curtis Pritchard, heavyweight – Survivor Tag boutMost read in Boxing More

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      Meet James Dean Fury, the latest pro boxer in Tyson and Tommy Fury’s fighting family who sounds exactly like Gypsy King

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      THE FURY family is arguably the most well-known in the history of British boxing.The biggest and most boisterous name in the fighting family is, undoubtedly, former two-time heavyweight champion Tyson.Tyson Fury is the biggest name from the Fury clanCredit: REUTERSThe Gypsy King’s brother Tommy is also forging his own way in the sportCredit: GETTYTyson’s other younger brother, Roman, is also embarking on his own heavyweight journeyCredit: GETTYTeenager James Dean is the latest member of the Fury clan set to make a splash in the sportCredit: INSTAGRAM@JAMESDEANFURYTyson’s younger brothers Tommy and Roman, who both fought in Budapest last week, are also trying to make their own way in the brutal sport.As is Tyson’s cousin, Hughie, who is on a seven-fight win streak after coming unstuck against retired heavyweight title contender Alexander Povetkin in 2019.Tyson’s other cousins, Hosea Burton and Nathan Gorman, are also professional boxers who compete at light-heavyweight and heavyweight respectively.But another member of the massive Fury family has quietly been making a name for himself in the sport.READ MORE IN BOXINGSuper-middleweight prospect James Dean is the latest Fury to pursue the dream of becoming a world champion.James – the grandson of Jimmy Fury, who is the brother of coaches John and Peter – has been competing as an amateur since October 2021 and has amassed an 8-1 record in his nine outings.The 19-year-old’s sole defeat came in April 2024 at the hands of Oladimeji Shittu.But he’s bounced back with a whopping five wins in the space of TWO MONTHS.Most read in SportJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSJames is trained by Peter Fury, the brother of Tyson’s dad JohnCredit: INSTAGRAM@JAMESDEANFURYJames has won three National Championships and a BoxCredit: INSTGARAM@JAMESDEANFURYThe teenager, who is trained by Hughie’s dad Peter, already has accolades galore to his name having won THREE National Championships and a Box Cup.James, the cousin of Brit icon Tyson, who he SOUNDS EXACTLY LIKE, will bid to add another Box Cup title to his trophy cabinet in the 2025 tournament later this month.Tyson Fury’s dad rips into son’s corner and claims he saved Gypsy King getting KO’d by Oleksandr Usyk (main)And under the watchful eye of head coach Peter, he plans to utilise the famed Fury style to become a world champion at 168lbs.During an appearance on Sky Sports, he said: “Of course there’s a Fury styling, you know. “Like I said earlier, you know, you gotta be a Fury to perfect it.”You know what I mean? It’s in the blood, isn’t it? And look, I’m training every day.As soon as I turn professional, I will light up the super middleweight division.”James Dean Fury”I’ve I’ve got my head down and I’m I’m fully focused and committed on what I want in life and what I want in my career.”I’m training every day. I’ve got my head down.”And I’m fully focused and committed on what I want in life and what I want in my career.Read More on The Sun”And soon enough, everybody will know the name James Dean Fury.”Because as soon as I turn professional, I will light up the super middleweight division and I’ll come for everything.” More

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      Ricky Hatton shows off dramatic new look as boxing legend poses with stunning Sky Sports walk-on girl

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      RICKY HATTON took to Instagram to show off a surprise new look. The former light-welterweight and welterweight world champion was pictured on social media alongside a Sky Sports walk-on girl.Ricky Hatton poses with his new trim Sky Sports walk-on girl Jade SlusarczykRicky Hatton has shaved his hair off for charityCredit: InstagramThe Briton, whose professional record stood at 45-3, had been at ‘Blowfest’ in Blackpool.The ex-boxer posted a picture of himself and Jade Slusarczyk, a TV presenter and walk-on girl.Hatton sported a a fresh head shave, and he posed with sunglasses tucked into his black t-shirt with a pint of Guinness in his hand. Hatton had revealed two days previously that he was shaving his head for charity. Read more BoxingHe was raising money for the Brain House Children’s Hospice, which he tagged in a previous Instagram post, when he still had a full head of hair. Now, ‘The Hitman’ is sporting a very different look, and he captioned his picture with Slusarczyk: “Brilliant couple of days in Blackpool at #blowfest @vivablackpool Good to see you again @jade_slu Brilliant time & laugh. X”A pal said: “There were a few people who had to do a double take when they saw him as he looked a bit different. BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK”But the new style really suits him and he’s looking and feeling great.Most read in Boxing“Ricky had a brilliant time in Blackpool and is looking forward to lots more partying and travelling over the summer.”‘He’s got the fastest hands’ – Wrexham star James McClean tipped to beat up Jake Paul in boxing fightRicky, who tours the world giving speeches and appearing at after dinner events, still trains and manages a stable of fighters.He recently split with actress Claire Sweeney, although the pair remain firm friends.The source added: “Ricky’s loving life, having fun and just enjoying himself. He worked so hard in his career but he’s found contentment in retirement too: mainly because he keeps himself so busy.”Earlier this month, Ricky delivered his verdict on the eagerly awaited rematch between Daniel Dubois and Oleksander Usyk.He said: “Daniel Dubois is one hell of a fighter and the first fight against Oleksandr Usyk was a good fight with a bit of controversy and Daniel looked like he had hurt Usyk.“But the fact that this AJ win will give him the confidence now going into that fight means it wouldn’t be a foregone conclusion if they rematch.“The fact Oleksandr Usyk has beaten Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, he deserves to be the number one in the division. But if I had to bet my house, I wouldn’t say it’s a foregone conclusion, especially with Daniel’s confidence.”Hatton’s boxing career spanned from 1997 to 2012, across 48 bouts. He won the WBU light-welterweight title in 2001 before successfully defending the belt a record 15 times in a three-year period.He made his debut at welterweight in 2006, winning the WBA title vs Luis Collazo.He returned to light-welterweight to claim the IBF title in 2007, as well as the IBO crown. He suffered his first defeat at the hands of Floyd Mayweather as he challenged for the WBC, Ring, and lineal welterweight belts. He then was beaten by Manny Pacquiao in 2009, losing his IBO, Ring, and lineal light-welterweight titles. Read More on The SunHis last fight was against Vyacheslav Senchenko in 2012 at the Manchester Arena, three and half years on from his defeat to Pacquiao. Hatton was knocked out in the ninth round with a left hook, and he announced his retirement from the sport in the ring afterwards. More

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      Johnny Fisher opens up on backstabbers who turned on him after controversial Dave Allen win ahead of huge rematch

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      JOHNNY FISHER says the boxing backstabbers were ready and waiting to twist the knife after his controversial win over Dave Allen.Fisher was dropped in the fifth round against Allen in December but edged out a contentious split-decision victory in Saudi Arabia. Johnny Fisher controversially beat Dave Allen on pointsCredit: GettyUp until that point, it had only been love and adulation for the hugely popular Romford Bull and his social media star dad Big John.But Fisher – one of Britain’s most prolific ticket sellers – says he felt backs being turned on him in the aftermath of the bout. He told SunSport: “If you’re a professional boxer or an athlete of any perspective or any person in some sort of public eye, you’re gonna get negative comments.”And when it is a close fight, people with their knives are waiting to dig in and and defame you, but people who know their boxing thought it was a close fight.READ MORE IN BOXING”I believe I won by one round. I don’t, don’t dispute people that thought it could have gone around the other way or it was a draw.”But objectively looking at it, I thought I won by a round and that’s a close fight. So we can do it again.”Fisher’s popularity has been boosted hugely by the online love for his Chinese takeaway-loving dad. But Fisher Sr bared the brunt of his son’s disputed decision win in Riyadh, taking to social media in defence of his boy.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe passionately backed Johnny against criticism coming from those they deemed their closest confidants. And Fisher Jr said: “It’s my dad, we’re the same person.”And if my son was in that position and people who you thought you were friends, people would be around your house were making it hysterical and creating a hysteria, I’ll do the same thing for my son.”Fisher ended up in hospital after the 12 brutal rounds against Allen – and revealed he relished the damaging slugfest.He said: “They’re the things you dream of as a professional fighter. “Can’t do it all the time but to show people I’m not just a knockout artist, I can dig in, that’s another good positive.”That’s what you live for, that’s why we entertain people.” Fisher, 26, now rematches Allen, 33, on Saturday at his adopted home of the Copper Box Arena, ready to silence the deafening doubters.He said: “It was always in the back of my mind that I wanted to do it again because it was a close fight.Read More on The Sun”But then I watched it back and thought I won by one round. There’s always other opportunities – my life don’t revolve around this rematch.”But something in the back of my mind wanted to do it again – so let’s do it.”Johnny Fisher with his dad Big JohnCredit: Jamie McPhilimeyFisher and Allen ahead of their rematchCredit: PA More

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      Tyson Fury spotted ‘secretly admiring’ little-known British boxer as he watches on from crowd

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      TYSON FURY was spotted admiring the next generation of British boxers – and was joined by a familiar face. The former heavyweight world champion watched the England Boxing Schoolboy Championships over the weekend in Newcastle.Tyson Fury at the England Boxing Schoolboy ChampionshipsAnd in action was Solomon Dubois – the younger brother of IBF champ Daniel – who joined Fury in attendance. Solomon posted a picture showing Fury watching from the crowd alongside his family, including brother Shane and dad John. And Solomon posted on Instagram: “Secret admirer Tyson Fury at my fight.” Solomon made it to the final of the 44-46kg category – representing Rainham – but he was beaten by Leonard Crotty of Royston. READ MORE IN BOXINGBoxing is a family business for the Dubois clan, who were all trained from a young age by dad Dave. Eldest Daniel, 27, most recently beat Anthony Joshua in September and rematches Oleksandr Usyk on July 19 after his 2023 loss to the Ukrainian.And Daniel would famously do hours of press-ups under the watchful eye of dad Dave – nicknamed Stan. His sister Caroline, 24, is the current WBC lightweight champion and brother Prince is also an amateur boxer. Most read in BoxingDaniel Dubois with his younger brother Solomon and dad DaveCredit: Times Media LtdCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFury, 36 – who watched brother Tommy fight on Friday night – meanwhile is enjoying retirement following two defeats to Usyk, 38, last year.But he recently reunited with trainer Sugarhill Steward amid rumours of a comeback to fight Joshua, 35. Tyson Fury’s dad rips into son’s corner and claims he saved Gypsy King getting KO’d by Oleksandr Usyk (main)The Gypsy King was pictured taking several snaps with fans at the national amateur boxing tournament on Tyneside. Fury himself won the ABA title – Britain’s most prestigious amateur honour domestically – in 2008 before turning professional. And like the Dubois family, boxing is also in the Fury blood with his brothers Tommy, 26, and Roman, 28, also unbeaten in the ring.Tommy Fury and brother RomanCredit: Snapchat/tommyfury5570 More

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      Jake Paul adds gymnast and Instagram star Marissa Ayers as new MVP model with ring girl Sydney Thomas already a fan

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      INSTAGRAM star and gymnast Marissa Ayers is the latest to join Jake Paul’s roster of Most Valuable Promotions models. YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul launched MVP with business partner Nakisa Bidarian in 2021 to host and promote his own bouts. Marissa Ayers is the latest model from signed by Jake Paul to MVPShe is a 22-year-old from GeorgiaMarissa is a former gymnastShe also did cheerleadingBut as well as world champion fighters and prospects, MVP are also building a steady stable of glamorous ring card girls. The latest is 22-year-old Marissa, who competed at the Gymnastics Academy of Atlanta and also cheerleading at Stingray Allstars. Now, she can add being a ring card girl to her bow after debuting at MVP prospects 12 in Orlando, Florida. Her comment section was filled with praise, including from Sydney Thomas, who became the viral ring card girl for Paul’s fight with Mike Tyson in November. READ MORE IN boxing Sydney, 21, commented: “LOOK AT HER GO.” Golf influencer Hailey Rae Ostrom added: “Beauty!! Can we get the tan routine??”Marissa already had nearly 400,000 followers on Instagram, where she shows off her life of luxury with stays in Florida and Mexico. And she could be back in the ring on June 28 when Paul, 28, returns to fight Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 39, in California. Most read in BoxingPaul beat heavyweight legend Tyson, 58, in their controversial fight last year with over 100 MILLION watching on Netflix. But MVP model Sydney stole the show with her performance as a ring card girl. MVP have also announced the signings of world champion boxers Savannah Marshall and Chantelle Cameron to their roster. They join the likes of Amanda Serrano, Alycia Baumgardner and Ellie Scotney to make up boxing’s most impressive stable of female fighters. Marissa already has nearly 400,000 Instagram followersShe regularly shows off her glamorous lifeAlready she is a big hit on social media More

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      ‘He’s got the fastest hands’ – Wrexham star James McClean tipped to beat up Jake Paul in boxing fight

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      FOOTBALL hardman James McClean has been backed by former manager Tony Pulis to beat Jake Paul in a boxing match.McClean – coached by Pulis at West Brom – has a reputation for his toughness on the field and trains in boxing as a hobby. James McClean has been backed to beat Jake Paul in a boxing matchCredit: RexTony Pulis coached McClean at West BromCredit: Times Newspapers LtdAnd ex-gaffer Pulis revealed Pulis was the most feared player he worked under and reckons he has the beating of Paul. He told OLBG: “Nobody, nobody would want to fight James McClean in the boxing ring. I’ve seen him at West Brom. “He has got the fastest hands of any professional footballer I’ve seen. He was on the bag and on the gloves. James, without question. “Like I say, I’ve got a lot of time for James. He mishandles himself at times in respect of what he says and what he does. READ MORE IN boxing “But he’s a great, great, great kid. I’ve got a lot of time for him. I’ve seen him with the gloves on.”You wouldn’t want to go in a ring against him. Against Jake Paul? McClean all day long.”McClean, now 36, made 111 Stoke appearances after joining from West Brom following prior stints at Wigan and Sunderland. He returned to Wigan in 2021 but moved to Wrexham two years later – recently celebrating promotion to the Championship. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSLast season, the left winger scored four goals to help Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney take Wrexham from non-league to England’s second tier. McClean – who has 103 Ireland caps with 11 goals – regularly shows off his boxing training under former pro fighter Derry Matthews. Jake Paul has ‘money fight’ green lit by boxing world champYouTuber-turned-boxer Paul meanwhile is 11-1 in the ring. His only defeat came on points to Tommy Fury, 25, in 2023 and he most recently beat Mike Tyson, 58, in November. Paul, 28, now returns on June 28 in a cruiserweight bout against ex-middleweight world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 39, in California. The American knocked out former NBA star Nate Robinson in 2020 and has been called out by the likes of darts player Gerwyn Price, 40, before. Jake Paul is 11-1 in the ringCredit: Getty More

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      Tyson Fury’s dad rips into son’s corner and claims he saved Gypsy King getting KO’d by Oleksandr Usyk

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      JOHN FURY has blasted his son Tyson’s coaching team and claimed he saved him from getting knocked out by Oleksandr Usyk. Fury, 36, lost his undefeated record and WBC belt in a points loss to Usyk, 38, last May and narrowly escaped being stopped in round nine. John Fury claimed he saved son Tyson from getting knocked out by Oleksandr UsykCredit: SplashFury with trainer SugarHill StewardCredit: GettyBut father John – who came under fire for his corner work in the aftermath of the fight – said he is the sole reason his son was not KO’d.John told SecondsOut: “Well, if it wasn’t for me in his corner he’d be knocked out. Simple as that.”He was listening to the wrong instructions and got caught going to the left of a southpaw. I’m a southpaw, you don’t go to the left on me because I’ll catch you.”He was listening to ill-adviCe, too many people in the corner and I’m his father, if it wasn’t for me, he not only stayed in the fight he won the 11th, he shared the tenth because his legs were gone in the tenth.READ MORE IN BOXING”He was a miracle man to get out the ninth round but it was me who kept him in there. If it had been left to them, he’d have been knocked out.”Fury has been coached by Sugarhill Steward – nephew to legendary trainer Emanuel – since 2020 while also having ex-world champion Andy Lee as assistant. But dad and former boxer John fumed: “He was listening to people that haven’t got any fighting experience.”And at the end of the day, if he was that good of a trainer, Sugarhill, his uncle Emanuel would have left him the top job, wouldn’t he?Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”He would’ve left him the full business, Jonathan Banks ended up with it. Why didn’t Tommy Hearns have Sugarhill? Why didn’t Lennox Lewis have him?”Why didn’t all the other Kronk fighters have him? There’s a reason for it. Why do all these British fighters have him and sack him? Because he’s incapable and I’m the first to say it.Tommy Fury calls out ‘b****’ Jake Paul after making boxing comeback after 18 months”I don’t mind the man as a man, I’m talking on boxing terms only. The man is a very nice man, he’s never done me no harm in any way shape or form.”But, we’re talking boxing politics here and they just don’t work Tyson hard enough, he’s too soft with him and Tyson’s telling him what to do half the time.”And like I say, they’re not going to tell him he’s wrong because they need the money.”Sugarhill has also coached the likes of Ben Whittaker and Lawrence Okolie in the past – later splitting with both. He was mentored by his late uncle Emanuel, who shot to fame as the trainer to the likes of Lewis and Wladimir Klitshcko. But after Emanuel’s death in 2012, his former fighter Banks inherited his stable including Klitshcko. Sugarhill has also worked with former world champions in Anthony Dirrell and Adonis Stevenson. And Fury credited the American for turning him into a power-puncher, with two stoppages over Deontay Wilder. Read More on The SunThe Gypsy King was beaten again by Usyk on points in their December rematch – without dad John in the corner – and retired a month later. But, with rumours of a future fight against Anthony Joshua, 35, Fury recently reunited with Sugarhill in his Morecambe gym to tease a comeback. Sugarhill with his uncle EmanuelCredit: @kronksugarhillOleksandr Usyk twice beat Fury on pointsCredit: PA More