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ANTHONY JOSHUA came within a whisker of showing trainer Ben Davison just how powerful his punches really are.AJ has four wins on the bounce, two of them coming under new coach Davison after the two formed a formidable partnership. Anthony Joshua training with coach Ben Davison AJ almost landed one of his signature right hands on his coachAnd the two are back in the gym as Joshua plots his next move amid rumours of a future Tyson Fury fight.Davison posted footage training with AJ on the pads in his gym and captured the moment his life flashed before his eyes.Joshua, 34, was practising a shot and almost followed through to smack Davison right on the chin.Fortunately the cornerman – a former amateur boxer himself – managed to just about get out the way – to the relief of fans.One said: “This could’ve ended badly.”Another added: “Damn nice head movement coach.”One joked: “Don’t worry y’all, Ben has life insurance.”Joshua’s last victory was a second-round knockout over Francis Ngannou, 37, the MMA star who dropped Fury in October.The Gypsy King, 35, still walked away with a controversial split-decision, keeping his title unification with Oleksandr Usyk, 37, on May 18 intact.They are set for a double header with AJ waiting in the wings to potentially face Fury is he prevails.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSTyson Fury ‘on course to become boxing’s first BILLIONAIRE’ and reveals how much Anthony Joshua fight is set to earn him And Fury was probed on Joshua’s improvements under his ex-trainer Davison.But he simply put: “I don’t know, it’s not like [Joshua] is my boyfriend, is it? Like I’m studying him every night, like: ‘Oh, my god. I like your muscles, man.’“I’ve got my own wife and kids to look after, not focus on other men’s careers.” Tyson Fury was previously trained by DavisonCredit: PA Davison is now working with JoshuaCredit: Getty More

TYSON FURY claimed he is on course to becoming boxing’s first billionaire – with a double-header against Anthony Joshua to help. The Gypsy King has amassed a fortune throughout his career, clearing well over £100million already.Tyson Fury claimed he is on course to becoming boxing’s first billionaireCredit: GettyAnthony Joshua is waiting for the chance to fight FuryCredit: GettyAnd he is set to deepen his pockets even more when he faces Oleksandr Usyk on May 18 in Saudi Arabia. The historic first four-belt unification bout also includes a rematch clause to all-but guarantee two blockbuster paydays. And Fury, 35, said: “Absolutely unbelievable. I’m definitely on course to becoming the first boxing billionaire, for sure…”I’m on course for it and I’m looking forward to it. I’m delighted by all the good news that keeps coming my way…”I’m not cheap – I’m probably the highest-paid escort in Morecambe! I’m not cheap, I’m not cheap. “But if you want something good, you have to pay for it. I can’t get a new car from the agent and pay pennies for it – it’s going to cost me.”Joshua, 34, is patiently waiting the outcome of Fury’s undisputed title decider with Usyk, 37. There are hopes if the WBC champion prevails that AJ can slot in for a mammoth Battle of Britain bout later in the year. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut with so much money on offer in the Middle East, there are fears the domestic dust-up will be resigned to an away day. And Fury – who appeared to reveal the joint prize pot will be £200million – admitted Wembley would be more fitting for the rematch. Tyson Fury reveals TEN-FIGHT plan including Usyk and Joshua – but looks scared at thought of facing ‘British Mike Tyson’He said: “If you’re paying £200million for something, you’re going to do it in someone else’s country? Doubt that. “Maybe the rematch. But the way I look at it: Joshua is an old dosser and has to wait his turn.”I’m not cheap – I’m probably the highest-paid escort in Morecambe! I’m not cheap, I’m not cheap. Tyson FuryFury is believed to have made around £60m for his trilogy series against Deontay Wilder, 38. And in his last bout, against MMA star Francis Ngannou, 37, he walked away with a reported £40m. Fury boasted of wanting TEN more fights in his career as he aims to break into the billions. More

TYSON FURY’S team joked that have reduced tickets for the Oleksandr Usyk fight after dad John revealed his prediction. The pair of unbeaten champions meet in the heavyweight division’s first four-belt unification bout on May 18. Tyson Fury smiles at the press conference to promote his fight with Oleksandr UsykCredit: GettyFury’s dad John smiles next to son TommyCredit: PAAnd Fury held a press conference in Morecambe to send a fierce warning to Usyk that he is in the shape of his life. It is no wonder the Gypsy King’s team on the top table all predicted a destructive knockout in the historic undisputed decider. But his dad John – brought into training camp as an advisor – had a more honest take on the bout. He said: “It’s going to be a chess match. It’s going to be a boxing match between two great technicians.READ MORE IN BOXING”It could end up a bit of a boring fight to watch, because that’s what they do.”The brutal honesty drew hysterics amongst the top table with Fury responding: “Get your tickets here, guys!” Fury’s manager Spencer Brown quipped: “We’ve reduced the tickets now.”After the laughing on stage, Fury, 35, got back to reality and credited Usyk, 37, for his two-weight world championship winning career. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe said: “It’s not personal. It’s strictly business for both fighters.”There’s a lot of stuff on the line, but I don’t hate him. I respect him as a man, as a fighter.Tyson Fury Press Conference ahead of huge Ring of Fire fight vs Oleksandr Usyk “Anyone would have to respect the man’s achievements. He’s unified heavyweight champion, undisputed cruiserweight champion.” More

TYSON FURY named Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua in his ambitious TEN-fight plan – but scoffed at the idea of facing Britain’s Mike Tyson. Fury revealed in a press conference in Morecambe that he wants several more years of bouts against the best in the world. Tyson Fury wants at least ten more fightsCredit: GettyAnd mapped out an extraordinary plan to fight at least ten more times against seven different opponents. But despite calling out superstars AJ and Usyk, he laughed off the thought of fighting 19-year-old sensation Moses Itauma.Fury, 35, told TNT Sports: “Shall I just name the ten? I’ll do Usyk, Usyk, I’ll do AJ, AJ if he don’t get beat in the meantime, that’s four.”Then I might chuck a Dubois in if he’s back up there, which he is at the moment or a Joe Joyce.READ MORE IN BOXING”Joe Parker, chuck him in there, that’s seven. Go to America, we’ll chuck in maybe Deontay Wilder if he gets back in, a fourth fight with old Deontay.”Maybe a European guy, maybe Agit Kabayel. Or the tenth, who would the tenth fight be?”Asked about Itauma, dubbed Britain’s answer to a prime Mike Tyson, Fury replied: “No! Definitely not, do you think I’m stupid? Think I’m stupid?”I’d probably do a trilogy with Usyk or something afterwards.”Most read in BoxingWho is Moses Itauma?

The prospect was a monster of a fighter in the amateurs, regularly stopping opponents as he won honours at world youth level.
He quickly signed with Frank Warren, whom his brother Karol fights for, and got his pro career underway in January.
Six of his eight wins have come by KO, and he’s looking to become world champion by spring 2025.
He was even touted as the man to beat Mike Tyson’s record of becoming the youngest heavyweight champ of all time, aged 20.
Itauma is a novice in the pro ranks but he has already sparred some of the best in the world, including Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.

CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFirst up for Fury will be Usyk, 37, when the two meet in the heavyweight division’s first four-belt undisputed title fight on May 18. And per their contract, they are already lined up to rematch immediately, leaving Joshua, 34, waiting in the wings. Tyson Fury Press Conference ahead of huge Ring of Fire fight vs Oleksandr Usyk But AJ is back to winning way with four on the spin, most recently knocking out ex-UFC champ Francis Ngannou, 37, in two rounds. From there Fury is looking closer to home with the likes of Dubois, 26, and Joyce, 38, who both chalked up victorious of late. The Gypsy King also named close friend and training partner Parker, 32, on his hitlist despite the two forming an unbreakable bond in recent years. Also bound to Fury is Wilder, 38, who shares a classic trilogy series with the British legend. The American was beaten by Parker in December but looks set to return against Zhilei Zhang, 40, in the summer. Kabayel, 31, can earn a shot at Fury when he faces unbeaten Cuban Frank Sanchez, 31, with the winner in line to become WBC mandatory. READ MORE SUN STORIESBut Fury could be smart to snub Itauma, who is already 8-0 and likened to Tyson due to his ferocity. Although the pair have shared the ring before after Itauma was brought into the WBC champ’s camp for expert southpaw sparring. Moses Itauma Tale of The Tape
Age – 19
Fights – 8
Wins – 8
KOs – 6
Height – 6ft 6in
Weight – 17st 2lb More

ANTHONY JOSHUA was caught in the firing line today as Tyson Fury labelled him a “Big useless sausage” ahead of his bout with Oleksandr Usyk.Fury will battle Usyk on May 18 with one of the men set to become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.Tyson Fury has claimed that Anthony Joshua is a ‘Big useless sausage’Credit: QueensberryFans have been loving the prospect of an AJ vs Fury clash after the former’s victory over Francis NgannouCredit: RexThe Gypsy King was speaking to the press ahead of his bout with Usyk, but has been unable to ignore fellow Brit Joshua.AJ has been on the comeback trail since consecutive defeats to Usyk and his convincing display against Francis Ngannou last month has left fans excited by the prospect of an all-Briitsh bout between him and Fury.After Fury previewed his clash with Usyk, he was asked whether he was worried by Joshua’s resurgent form and said: “I just want to say, AJ is a big fat sausage.”The Gypsy King then corrected himself to say: “Should I say a big useless sausage?” Before turning to the camera and saying: “AJ, I know it’s been rattling your cage, you big useless sausage.READ MORE ON BOXING”When I beat this guy [Usyk] who beat you twice I think, get up!”Fury turned his attentions to calling out AJ after making some bold claims about his ability to beat Usyk, who holds the WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight titles.A slimmed-down Gypsy King said: “I think if I didn’t train at all for this camp, I just come in at 25 stone and sank maybe 15 pints of Peroni beforehand, then the next day, going there, what’s he gonna do? Do you even jab me around?”Take nothing away from him, but he couldn’t do anything with Derek Chisora.Most read in BoxingFury and Usyk will do battle to become undisputed champion of the worldCredit: EPACASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”We all saw that fight and let’s not be deluded with it, it was a 50-50 fight, it could have gone either way!”So not unless he’s come on at 38, 39 years old in the last two years leaps and bounds. This guy’s gonna do me in a round? I don’t think so. Wally Downes Jr and Chisanga Malata discuss Whether Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua will happen this year”If I’m going in for a real ding-dong, I’ll need at least 15 pints of Peroni. At least!”He also made the claim that Usyk was “too small” to beat elite heavyweights such as himself.He said: “You can beat the average big ones but you can’t beat the elite big ones.”Size is what really matters and we have weight divisions for a reason.”Fury and Usyk were originally meant to do battle on February 17 but the fight was postponed after Fury suffered a “freak cut” in sparring ahead of the bash. More

TYSON FURY joked Oleksandr Usyk will knock him out in the first round of their undisputed fight next month.The pair are set to face off in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on May 18.Tyson Fury joked Oleksandr Usyk will knock him out in the first roundCredit: GettyHe later dismissed Usyk’s threatCredit: GettyAnd after Fury’s team, including SugaHill Steward and Frank Warren, predicted the Gyspy King to win via knock-out, Fury decided to have some fun.The world champion joked: “I’m going to go for Usyk to knock me out in the first round. I’m going to go for it, why not?”Moments earlier Fury had dismissed the threat posed by Usyk.He described the Ukrainian as a “good champion” but he does not fear him, partly because of his performance against Derek Chisora.Fury said: “I think if I did not train at all for this camp and just came in at 25 stone and sank 15 pints of Peroni beforehand, and the next day go in there, what’s he going to do? Jib-jab me around?”Take nothing away from him but he could not do anything with Derek Chisora. We all saw that fight. It was a 50-50 fight, it could have gone either way.”So not unless he’s come on – at 38-years-old – in the last two years, leaps and bounds. This guy’s going to do me on rounds? I don’t think so.”Fury, 35, also revealed there will be eight belts on the line when he faces Usyk.Most read in BoxingIt was initially thought that there were four belt up for grabs with the the WBC, WBA, WBO and IBF titles on the line.Fury added: “Let’s get this one clear right now, there is a lot more than four belts on the line.Tyson Fury reveals EIGHT belts on line for Oleksandr Usyk and warns he could still beat Ukrainian ‘after 15 pints'”You got the IBO, IBF, WBO, WBA, WBC, Ring Magazine, and Lineal.”So for all you mother f*****s who said there are four you are wrong, there are seven.”Promoter Frank Warren then interjected and pointed out one more.He said: “It is eight, because there is the Riyadh Season belt.”Fury then continued: “I stand corrected, there is eight belts in one fight, that must be a record.” More