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      Anthony Joshua attends surprise birthday party for coach who ‘saved his life’ and shares incredible throwback snap

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA attended the surprise birthday party for the boxing coach he credited for saving his life. AJ first walked into the Finchley Amateur Boxing club aged 18 in a bid to get himself out of trouble on the streets of London. Anthony Joshua next to former coaches John Oliver, left, and Sean Murphy, rightAJ shared this brilliant throwback snapAnd head trainer Sean Murphy guided Joshua to elite national championships before setting up an Olympic gold victory. The two have remained close over the years and AJ was a guest at Murphy’s surprise bash – organised by Finchley ABC. He posed alongside Murphy and posted a throwback snap of his amateur days with the caption: “Ride Or Die.”Joshua won Olympic gold under Team GB head coach Rob McCracken and also the unified heavyweight titles as a professional. READ MORE IN BOXINGBut they parted ways after defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in September 2021 when he hired American Robert Garcia for the rematch.After again losing on points, AJ linked up with Texan Derrick James in Dallas for victories over Jermaine Franklin and Robert Helenius. But for Joshua’s last three bouts, he has been cornered by British coach Ben Davison.Joshua, 35, was knocked out by Daniel Dubois, 27, in September and now looks set for a return in the summer. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAJ often goes back to Finchley at the start of his training camps or when he is in his off-season. Joshua has given back to the club, paying for renovations in the gym and treating mentor Murphy to new cars. Derek Chisora meets former Anthony Joshua opponent at Man Utd clash after calling him out for last ever fight He told the BBC in 2017: “When I was younger I was partying, I was getting in trouble, I had the court cases.“This was the time I thought, ‘What will I do with myself?’. I’d found boxing while on bail and I had the opportunity to go to Vegas to fight.“So I told my site manager I would go to Vegas and be back in two weeks.“He said, ‘Nah, if you’re not here someone else can take your job. You choose what you want to do’. So, I ended up going to Vegas.“I was f*** before boxing. That was my reckless days when I was smoking. Boxing really helped me get on the straight and narrow.“It was at my first boxing club where I learned discipline. How to forget your ego and listen to instructions if you want to achieve things.READ MORE SUN STORIES“Sean would say, ‘Shut up, get on the bags, stop talking’. He told me to stay focused.“These guys will always have their door open for me, no matter what. I’ll never forget who has been there when no one was.”Joshua outside his old amateur gym in FinchleyCredit: nealehaynes.comJoshua won the national championship at FinchleyCredit: Nick Obank – The SunMurphy and Joshua remain close to this dayCredit: Nick Obank – The SunJoshua often visits the Finchley Amateur Boxing ClubCredit: Nick Obank – The Sun More

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      Denzel Bentley dethrones champ Brad Pauls and leaves him with horror eye injury in boxing masterclass

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      DENZEL BENTLEY grabbed back his British middleweight title after cracking Brad Pauls’ eye in a brilliant fight.The 29-year-old Battersea ace dropped the 31-year-old Newquay Bomb in the tenth round and a swelling exploded above his left cheek.Denzel Bentley lands on Brad Pauls on his way to an impressive points victoryCredit: PAPauls was knocked down by Bentley in the 10th roundCredit: GettyBentley poses with the the British, EBU European, WBA Continental and WBO International Middleweight beltsCredit: GettyThat moment changed the course of a close and thrilling fight, leaving the judges to call it 117-110, 116-111 and 115-112.It earned Bentley his old Lonsdale belt back but Pauls deserves immense credit for being one half of perfect battle.Both men tested the water with smart and safe jabs but things livened up just before the bell.Bentley’s scary right hand grazed the champ a couple of times and then clipped him causing him to cover up.Read more boxing newsBut then Pauls detonated his own combination of power punches that clipped Bentley around the whiskers, right on the bell.Pauls got greedy at the start of the second and over committed on two right hands. The first was punished with a check left-hook and the second earned him an uppercut on the nose.But the defending champ improved and scored with a couple of his own digs before the bell.The Cornish and Battersea rival crowds were backing their men with booming chants.Most read in BoxingPauls was struggling to see out of his left eye by the end of the fightCredit: GettyBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBentley couldn’t miss with his jab in the third but Pauls defended against his power punches with skill and composure.Pauls had grown in confidence by the time the fourth round started, peppering Bentley’s ripped torso with jabs and landing a left hook to his head.Oleksandr Usyk shows off incredible ‘reflexes of a cat’ and ripped physique just 17 days before Tyson Fury rematch Round five was brilliant for Pauls, he drove crisp shots into Bentley’s gut and, when he lowered his guard to block them, he switched his attack upstairs and whacked him around the chops.Bentley never looked hurt, his Peacock gym breeds tough boys, but the judges should have seen a clear round for the champ.Bentley tightened up in the sixth but it was still Pauls on the front foot, setting the pace and piling on pressure.Round seven was superb as both men showed skill and courage in their attacks and defence,One side of Wembley arena boomed “Newquay Bomb” while the other side barked back their hero’s nickname “Too Sharp” over and over again.The eighth and ninth sessions were even and hard to split, gruelling and of brilliant quality.Pauls was buzzed in the tenth and Bentley swarmed him looking for the ruthless finish. But Pauls was brave and clever and stopped the onslaught.He then whacked his back into control, landing a handful of right hands.Pauls gave his all in a fight that swung in round 10Credit: GettyChamp Pauls was brave as he lost his titlesCredit: GettyBut then Bentley landed a couple of innocuous looking blows and Paul had to take a knee and a count. When he rose it was clear his left eye was damaged and Bentley threw a barrage at him until the bell.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe instant swelling looked like a broken eye socket but Pauls came out again for the eleventh and gave it his all in another magnificent round of British boxing but Bentley was now in the driving seat and on course to reclaim his old belt.And the two absolute heroes gave us another brilliant instalment in the last round, throwing everything they had, and more, until the final bell.Bentley grabbed back his British middleweight titleCredit: Getty More

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      Brad Pauls vs Denzel Bentley LIVE RESULTS: Main event ON NOW after Lawrence Okolie’s brutal first-round KO – updates

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      WEMBLEY ARENA is currently being treated to a thrilling fight as British rivals Brad Pauls and Denzel Bentley are facing off RIGHT NOW with the middleweight title up for grabs!The Newquay Bomb knocked out Nathan Heaney in his last bout and wrote his name in the history books by becoming the first boxer from Cornwall to win a Lonsdale Belt since 1939.However, Pauls’s opponent Bentley is a man on a mission to reclaim the title that he lost to Heaney a little over a year ago.But before the main event, Lawrence Okolie marked his heavyweight debut with a win by brutally stopping Hussein Muhamed in the first round.Live stream: discovery+TV channel: TNT Sports 2CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFollow ALL the action from Wembley Arena with our live blog below…Pauls Bentley R8Bentley’s nickname is 2Sharp but he looks frustratingly blunt right now, circling around the ring and not offering enough to dismiss Pauls from applying pressure in a bout he was once leading. Pauls is sternly warned for rabbit punching in the clinch during another competitive round, punctuated by the champion unloading a six-punch combo in centre ring. Bentley is being beaten to the punch and in a fight where he’s battling vociferous support, he needs some urgency. Copy linkCopiedPauls Bentley R8Pauls needs to step on the accelerator and seize this lull from Bentley as long as it lasts because, well, you never quite know what to expect.Pauls has found a home for the jab and Bentley doesn’t look too convincing, almost a little gun shy to throw his bigger punches now.Linus Udofia, who lost a split decision over twelve rounds against Bentley three years ago, is one of Pauls’ closest friends and was very pleased with that last stanza. I make it 5-3 in favour of the champion by that token, maybe 4-4 through eight rounds. Copy linkCopiedPauls Bentley R7Into the second-half of this contest they go, punches in bunches is the cry from Pauls’ support team as the crowd surge in favour of a champion who needs some encouragement right about now. Why? He’s begun this round getting his head pinged back, repeatedly, for the first minute and Bentley is doing a better job of making him miss with wild forward forays failing to find its mark.Bentley threatens with a double uppercut, Pauls responds with more powerful advances and this is definitely a swing round. Bentley won the first-half, Pauls the second… 4-3 either way. Copy linkCopiedPauls Bentley R6Bentley content to box off the back foot in sequences and now Pauls is the aggressor, his support team urging him not to wait and punch whenever the distance between them closes. Three stiff jabs to finish the stanza for Denzel, but he’s not as active as before and Pauls can sense a momentum shift. It genuinely feels like the tide is starting to turn… 3-3 through 18 minutes from me. Copy linkCopiedPauls Bentley R5That was probably Pauls’ best round and by that assessment, it’s 3-1 to the challenger. Almost as if he can read my writing, he’s starting to find his mojo and being more active – punching with Bentley – inviting danger but by the same token having sustained success. When they’re boxing up close, that sorta scrappy style suits the champion far more than having Bentley piece him up at distance.Dare I say… 3-2? This is getting interesting. Copy linkCopiedPauls Bentley R4Bentley starts the fourth with a short left hand that lands flush, he’s starting to find his rhythm and Pauls needs to offset this with more of the counterpunching brilliance that saw Heaney unseat Bentley twelve months ago. Easier said than done when you don’t move as smoothly as the Stoke man did that night, but doubling up behind his jab would help – right on cue he does – then lands two more lefts.It’s a nip-and-tuck stanza, Battersea’s Bentley investing downstairs and the Wembley crowd throwing every punch with a defending champion 250 miles down south.Copy linkCopiedPauls Bentley R3Into the third they go, Bentley catches the champion clean with a disguised looping left and it’s a timely reminder Pauls can’t afford to just press forward at will – he’s got to pick his moments better.Both swing wildly and while it looks good on TV, nothing landed to unsettle either man as Bentley flicks out the jab and unloads one-twos. Even if they’re not all landing, he’s far more active and in a 12-round contest, this early tempo suits the challenger far more. Copy linkCopiedPauls Bentley R2Newquay Bomb chants aren’t too far away but neither is Bentley’s piercing jab or his right hand from a champion standing exactly where he wants him. An overhand right catches the challenger’s attention in the final half-minute but Pauls’ activity isn’t enough to deter this pressure now.Copy linkCopiedPauls Bentley R1They waste no time with their respective ringwalks, meaning business as both stride into position raring to go. We’ll soon see if Pauls has progressed even more after snatching British honours away from Nathan Heaney in July, against a two-time former champ finding form again and is the better boxer on paper.It’ll be interesting to see whether the atmosphere, in favour of the champion, influences the judges during their cagier rounds like this opening stanza – Bentley trying to close the distance against Pauls, who hasn’t fully got his legs under him yet and is wary of the jab.Pauls partially lands a whizzing right, both connect on crowd-pleasing shots to finish a competitive stanza but Bentley edges that for me. Copy linkCopiedWith that… main event time!Denzel Bentley making his ringwalk now… you ready? Copy linkCopiedNoakes: We knew Walsh wouldn’t quit!Refreshingly candid as ever in his post-fight interview, Sam Noakes concedes there aren’t going to be “any easy fights anymore” as he steps up towards world level in a deadly lightweight division.”Just gotta keep growing and hats off to him [Walsh], he’s got a very hard head as you saw! We knew the corner wouldn’t pull him out, fought until the last minute and deserved to see the final bell with some of the shots he was taking.”His head coach Al Smith: “We exercised patience in the corner, maturity, he could’ve gone for the finish with a bit more pressure but we’ve got a way to go … if there’s an opportunity for a big fight though, we’ll take it.”Copy linkCopiedNoakes eases to UD12 win!119-109, 120-108, 120-108: Sam Noakes bt. Ryan Walsh via UD, retains British, Commonwealth and WBO International lightweight titlesBoxed like a seasoned pro, didn’t get carried away and continued chipping away at a grizzled veteran who didn’t offer much by round three and the 27-year-old goes the 12-round distance a second time in eight months – never a bad thing! Copy linkCopiedNoakes vs Walsh R12So they enter the final round, Walsh looks worse for wear and his nose tells the story of a one-sided beatdown – patient, methodical and perhaps even more damaging than the explosive knockout trio that preceded this. Noakes presses forward, connects on a few big shots but every time Ryan senses danger, he holds or finds a way to survive the onslaught.Admittedly an anticlimactic ending given how easily Noakes was in control but he didn’t lose a round nor leave third gear for large spells.Copy linkCopiedNoakes vs Walsh R11More on that previous post… Noakes is #3 with the WBO, behind Keyshawn Davis (#1) and Raymond Muratalla (#2). Both above him have boxed in the last month and scored second-round stoppage wins over Gustavo Lemos and Jesus Perez Campos respectively.Sam continues to sting and probe a wily veteran firing far less back in response and now I’m really interested for this post-fight interview.Copy linkCopiedBerinchyk-Noakes next?Meanwhile, I’ve just seen an official fight poster with WBO world lightweight champion Denys Berinchyk vs. Sam Noakes on the Usyk-Fury 2 undercard, in some 14 days’ time, circulating on social media. Everyone’s ignored that and instead focusing on the fact that Ishmael Davis will step into the breach again… facing Serhii Bohachuk on December 21 in Riyadh, after former WBA light-middleweight world titlist Israil Madrimov withdrew with a bout of acute bronchitis.Wonder what we’ll hear in the post-fight interview… was that meant to be released? Could they reschedule for the Feb. 22 card, where Madrimov will box Vergil Ortiz on a stacked Saudi show next year?Copy linkCopiedNoakes vs Walsh R9Dig deep is being consistently barked ringside but it’s falling on deaf ears now as Walsh is purely in survival mode now, little more than that. The ringside doctor’s taking a long look in the corner after watching the cumulative damage pile up… somehow they’re still going and the final quarter of this 12-rounder begins.Copy linkCopiedNoakes vs Walsh R8Straight jab pierces through the guard lands flush for Noakes, taking his time and going up the gears as Walsh’s intermittent resistance continues. “Give him everything you’ve got,” is being repeatedly barked at a challenger who looks on his last legs now and cooked.Looked moments away from a stoppage sequence at the end of this round just now… but again the bell comes to his aid. Copy linkCopiedNoakes vs Walsh R7Walsh winces as he eats a straight in the first minute of another one-sided round and well, if not for the referee’s intervention as they tie up, he could’ve easily been needing to climb off the canvas there.Noakes staying composed behind the jab, connects on a three-punch combination before more of the same – holding gives Walsh reprieve.Copy linkCopiedNoakes vs Walsh R6You can’t help but feel a bit for Ryan Walsh’s corner, willing their man on as best they can though he can’t match that intensity against a younger, fresher boxer beating him to the punch and versatile enough to pepper him a myriad of different ways. Noakes narrowly misses with a haymaker in the final half-minute, then has the 38-year-old pinned against the corner frantically dodging flurries in the final seconds of another dominant round. How much longer can this persist? Into the second-half of this 12-round contest, we’ll soon find out. Copy linkCopiedNoakes vs Walsh R5Intermittent punches thrown by a weary challenger but Noakes’ body punching is starting to take a toll, he can’t mask it much longer and that has only enthused the champion – use that method of attack further. These rounds are becoming gruelling for Ryan now. Copy linkCopiedNoakes vs Walsh R4Into the fourth they go and Noakes is cranking up the uppercuts as Walsh wades further back… a disguised body shot hurt the grizzled veteran in the final half-minute and after absorbing two to the head, the bell sounds at just the right moment for him to recover.”Use your double jab” is the latest, a louder plea ringside but something tells me Walsh can’t exactly execute the way his support team would like… into the fifth they go. Copy linkCopiedNoakes vs Walsh R3Noakes meets air as he whizzes a few cuffing hooks in Walsh’s direction, but the intent is there for one man and the champion’s dictating pace in an ominous manner – almost as if he’s waiting for the right moment to strike. Stiff right hand lands flush, then a deft body punch and Walsh gets caught standing static in the pocket. This feels like a fight Noakes can finish whenever he wants to, truthfully. Uppercuts are flowing, he’s found his range and Walsh has a bloodied nose too, never a good sign against a power puncher.Copy linkCopiedNoakes Walsh R2Noakes tees off with a four-punch combo a minute into the round, just as I was about to say… Walsh needs to get his respect and quickly here, otherwise this will resemble target practice for the champion.”Go first and break him down Ryan,” is the cry ringside from one of the challenger’s team, but it’s easier to say and harder to do against someone with the punch power Noakes possesses. Heaney had an interesting anecdote I’ll share with you later, so stay tuned for that.Anyway, “get your jab popping,” is the latest instruction for Walsh but he’s increasingly on the defensive and gets his head pinged back to finish another solid stanza for a patient favourite right now. Copy linkCopiedNoakes Walsh R1Sam Noakes looks a million dollars as he soaks up the reception, older brother Sean proudly holding his British crown before fight #4 of the year for an active, ambitious hopeful looking to bridge that gap to world championship level in the not-too-distant future. Noakes paws out the right hand, then patiently picks punches downstairs against a twitchy opponent yet to really land anything of note through 90 seconds. Instead, it’s the champion applying pressure and a looping right hand causes damage to finish a good round worth of work. Copy linkCopiedCrotty cruises to debut winDylan Courtney did well to hear the final bell in truth, against a motivated debutant who chained attacks nicely… and left his opponent bloodied and bruised over four rounds. 40-36 the final score, no surprises there, a decent float bout with two bouts left.Unbeaten lightweight contender Sam Noakes faces a deceptively difficult challenge in Ryan Walsh, making his way to the ring now.Copy linkCopied More

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      Lawrence Okolie secures brutal first-round stoppage win in first heavyweight fight after bulking on FOUR STONE

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      LAWRENCE OKOLIE piled on the pounds to announce himself to the heavyweight division with a brutal first-round knockout.The former WBO cruiserweight champ cleaned out woeful Hussein Muhamed with a trademark right hand.Lawrence Okolie quickly dispatched Hussein MuhamedCredit: GettyOkolie made a blasting impression on MuhamedCredit: GettyThe Sauce reckons he’s more ‘explosive’ nowCredit: PASix months on from his dismal title defeat to Chris Billam-Smith down at the 14st 4lbs division, The Sauce beefed right up to light up Wembley arena at his curvy NEW 18st 8lbs stature.”I felt good,” he beamed. “That’s my second first-round KO in a row.”Now that I’ve been putting on the weight, enjoying training camp, I can be a lot more explosive.”It’s showing in the fights, as soon as I start hitting these guys, they start going. I’m ready for the best in the world at any weight.READ MORE TOP STORIES”I felt super robust, super strong. I think people might have thought, ‘he weighed 200lbs last year, why’s he 260lbs now’?”But I feel happier and natural and a lot more solid.“You know when I was making cruiserweight because of what I had to do to make that weight I felt tired.”But now, I just know every round I can go explosive, recover, explosive, recover. So it feels good.”Most read in BoxingHere’s how a smaller Okolie looked in losing to Chris Billam-SmithCredit: GettyCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHussein arrived with a decent looking record but it was padded in Germany and he looked way out of his depth from the opening bell.The 2016 Team GB Olympian poked and probed with his long jabs, while Muhamed did very little.Reality TV star, 37, and former world champion offer to replace Tommy Fury after pulling out of Darren Till fight”Toward the end of the opener the visitor did decide to finally throw a shot and it was to be his undoing.Okolie telegraphed Muhamed’s first crack at a punch and landed his own giant right hand.Muhamed’s body folded down on itself left him in a heap.To his credit, the 18-1 plodder did climb back up to his feet and plead to be allowed to continue.But the referee rightly waved off the contest to let Okolie start calling out far more credible opponents.Muhamed was completely outclassedCredit: Getty More

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      David Adeleye lands KO-of-the-year contender after just 80 SECONDS to blitz fellow Brit Solomon Dacres

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      DAVID ADELEYE landed a KO of the year contender by destroying Solly Dacres with a sensational left hook after just 80 seconds.Two months on from a punishing stoppage loss to Fabio Wardley in Saudi Arabia, Adeleye was back in his West London home, obliterating the giant Brummie with the only serious shot of the opener.David Adeleye landed a KO of the year contender by destroying Solly DacresCredit: GettyFrom ringside it looked like a glancing blow that should not have brutalised 31-year-old Dacres so badly.But replays at the right angle showed 28-year-old Adeleye’s boulder-like first smashing into the top of Dacres’ skull.After bouncing back from his first loss in stunning fashion, Big D said: “I still have a lot to do.“I’m going back to the gym, I’ve got a big future ahead of me. I know where I can go, and I got to do the steps to go thereREAD MORE IN BOXING“I am a strong-minded individual,I went to the gym, Adam had me grafting, from the basics.“Kudos to Solomon, I hope he has a good support group behind him.”After a couple of testing jabs from both men probed the range, Adeleye missed with a wild left hook.But then he leapt in with a lead left hook reminiscent of a prime Mike Tyson and the defending English champion was floored.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe referee didn’t even begin a count, waving off the briefest of contests when Dacres was face planted into the Wembley arena canvas.Thankfully Dacres did recover and left the ring on his feet, with Adeleye strapping the new belt over his giant tattooed shoulder.The ruthless performance was Adeleye’s first with new trainer Adam Booth, the mastermind behind David Haye’s world title reigns at cruiserweight and heavyweight.And the Surrey coach was full of praise for Adeleye’s power and potential.He said: “He is an athlete, a phenomenal athlete that had really bad habits.“It all starts from the floor, we have done so much work with legs“I’ve worked with some of the biggest punchers and his jab and lead left is as hard as I’ve taken on the pads.”Adeleye celebrates with the English titleCredit: PA More

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      ‘Completely and utterly embarrassing’ – Darren Till hits out at Tommy Fury and dad John after calling off Misfits fight

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      DARREN TILL has hit out at the “completely and utterly embarrassing” decision for Tommy Fury to pull out of their fight. The pair were due to headline Misfits 20 on January 18 in Manchester live on DAZN PPV. Darren Till hit out at the ’embarrassing’ decision for Tommy Fury to pull out of their fightCredit: AlamyAnd in the build-up to the bout, Till joked that he would KICK Fury in the head if he was losing the fight. So subsequently, Fury announced that he will no longer be fighting the ex-UFC star because of the threat. But Till revealed he actually signed a waiver that would see him give up his entire pay if he followed through with the kick. He said on talkSPORT: “I signed this disclaimer for the Misfits contract that if I would kick Tommy, I would forfeit my whole purse.READ MORE IN BOXING”So what I’m looking at here and what I’m seeing is Tommy’s pulled out because of what I’ve said.”It’s completely and utterly embarrassing. Like at least pull out with an injury or say your hand or say, Love Island want you back on for a second season.”Do you get what I’m saying? What is wrong with you? So basically what’s happened is I’ve come along to the influencer scene. “The king of influencer boxing, who’s Tommy Fury? I’ve ended it without even having to fight him. Some guy I am.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSTill, 31, has insisted he will remain on the card with the search for a new opponent ongoing. Fury, 25, also claimed he will still fight after revealing plans to withdraw from the bout with Till. Reality TV star, 37, and former world champion offer to replace Tommy Fury after pulling out of Darren Till fightHe said on Instagram: “I can’t believe I’m writing this but I am now not fighting Darren Till on January 18th 2025. “For the one simple reason being that Darren has stated over and over that he does not want to abide by professional boxing rules.”And that if he is losing the fight he will resort to kicking and other stupid MMA tactics.”I am a professional boxer, I have been out of the ring for over a year and I wanted this to be a great BOXING fight for the fans.”I have wasted weeks in training camp. We are working hard to get a new opponent and date.”I promise to get a better opponent and better fight for you guys. Good news around the corner.”It’s completely and utterly embarrassing. Like at least pull out with an injury or say your hand or say, Love Island want you back on for a second season.Darren Till on Tommy Fury But Till added: “For years, the Fury’s have always intimidated and bullied everyone at press conferences. “At fights, at fight week, at weigh-ins, whatever. That’s what they’ve done.”That’s their thing. It’s all mental warfare, isn’t it? John intimidated Jake Paul’s father. John [head] butted someone from [Oleksandr] Usyk’s team. “John punched glass to try and punch KSI when KSI was making weight, whatever.”All this, sound, that’s what you do, you’re building a fight. We all know how this goes, right?”It’s not fake. It’s not like whatever. It’s all real. But at the same time, you’re building a fight.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I come along. I’m not the hardest man out there. I’m not whatever.”But… I am still one of the best MMA fighters out there, because you’ve got to be the best to get where I got to.”John Fury with his son TommyCredit: Alamy More

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      Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder tipped to fight in sensational UK vs USA event

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has been tipped to fight Deontay Wilder in a sensational UK vs USA event. The pair of former world champions were lined up to finally face each other this year but Wilder suffered a shock defeat to Joseph Parker. Anthony Joshua has been tipped to fight Deontay Wilder in a sensational UK vs USA eventCredit: ReutersWilder was set to fight AJ in 2024Credit: GettyHe was then knocked out by Zhilei Zhang before AJ was stopped in five rounds by Daniel Dubois in September. But US Olympian and 11-0 American professional Richard Torrez still wants to see the two fight. Torrez, 25, told Sky Sports: “I still want to see Wilder versus AJ, I still want to see some of those big guys go at it. “We still want to see all of those fights happen. They will still be entertaining fights.READ MORE IN BOXING”You put a big heavyweight versus another big heavyweight – that’s going to be fireworks.”Powerful Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh recently revealed plans to stage a 6v6 series of UK vs USA fights. Frank Warren’s stable of five triumphed against Eddie Hearn’s in June. But Hearn and Warren could this time join forces to take on Top Rank and Golden Boy of America. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSUS Olympian and 11-0 American professional Richard TorrezCredit: Getty Images – GettyAnd Torrez said: “It’s going to be UK versus US pretty soon. I think a lot of these guys are showing their stuff. “I think they’re putting on the scene over on the European side and I feel like once some of us jump the Pond to head over I think it’s going to be a really cool and active scene for the up and comers.”It’s building up and I’m really excited to see where we go with heavyweight boxing.”Oleksandr Usyk shows off incredible ‘reflexes of a cat’ and ripped physique just 17 days before Tyson Fury rematch More

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      Tommy Fury seen for the first time after announcing that he has cancelled his fight against UFC fighter Darren Till

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      TOMMY Fury has been seen for the first time after announcing that he has cancelled his boxing fight.The former Love Island star sensationally pulled the plug on his showdown with Darren Till. Tommy Fury has been seen for the first time since he pulled out of his boxing fightCredit: tommyfury5570/SnapchatThe boxer immediately got back in his brothers ringCredit: tommyfury5570/SnapchatTommy, 25, seemed to put the controversy behind him as he immediately got back in the ring. He donned a black vest and matching shorts as he rehearsed his moves in a new snapchat video. The younger brother of World Champion Tyson Fury made full use of his siblings personalised gym. His muscles were on full display as he weaved around the ring, practising his punching technique. READ MORE ON TOMMY FURYHe broke a sweat as he showed off a display of hooks, jabs and a furious set of uppercuts.This was after pulled out of the match just 19 Days after their huge Misfits event was announced to the world.He was due to come face-to-face against the former UFC welterweight title challenger in Manchester on January 18.He wrote a raging essay to his fans on his Instagram stories as he explained why he withdrew from the boutMost read in BoxingThe former reality star wrote: “For the one simple reason being that Darren has stated over and over that he does not want to abide by professional boxing rules.”And that if he is losing the fight he will resort to kicking and other stupid MMA tactics.Reality TV star, 37, and former world champion offer to replace Tommy Fury after pulling out of Darren Till fight”I am a professional boxer, I have been out of the ring for over a year and I wanted this to be a great BOXING fight for the fans.”I have wasted weeks in training camp. We are working hard to get a new opponent and date.”I promise to get a better opponent and better fight for you guys. Good news around the corner.”However, Till’s team previously insisted he will remain on the card as new opponent will be lined up.Several names that have been put forward include Geordie Shore’s Aaron Chalmers, 37, who was 5-2 record in MMA and has had five boxing bouts.The reality star exclaimed: “Tommy Fury has absolutely s*** his pants to fight Darren Till.”Till’s put it on him and his dad at the press conference and they’ve f***ing s*** themselves saying he’s gonna head kick him.”Here it is, I was in negotiations to fight Darren Till in December until Tommy came along and he’s obviously went with the Tommy Fury fight.”Tommy has now s*** his pants, so I was game to fight Darren in December, January, February, so I will happily step in and take Tommy Fury’s place and fight Darren Till.READ MORE SUN STORIES“He can happily throw head kicks at me because he’ll get one straight back. No danger whatsoever, so there you go.”Tommy sensationally pulled out of his fight with Darren Till, just 19 days after it was announcedCredit: AlamyHe practised a range of punching techniques as he weaved around the ringCredit: tommyfury5570/SnapchatTommy’s muscles were on full display as he flaunted his movesCredit: tommyfury5570/SnapchatIn his essay to his fans on social media, he said he wanted to abide by boxing rulesCredit: tommyfury5570/SnapchatTommy claimed his opponent (pictured) wanted to use ‘stupid MMA tactics’Credit: AlamyTommy claimed he is working hard to find a new opponent for a ‘better’ fightCredit: GettyAaron Chalmers (right) has offered to fight Darren instead of TommyCredit: EPA More