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    Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury will be £200million ‘richest fight ever’ says Hearn and could land at Wembley THIS YEAR

    ANTHONY JOSHUA vs Tyson Fury is a £200million super-fight that could land at Wembley in September.Saudi boxing powerbroker Turki Alalshikh has bankrolled a brilliant resurgence of the sport, funding and demanding recent bouts between AJ, Fury, Francis Ngannou, Deontay Wilder and Joseph Parker.Anthony Joshua could fight Tyson Fury in SeptemberCredit: ReutersFury first faces a fight against Oleksandr UsykCredit: ReutersEddie Hearn revealed both fighters could pocket more than £100million from the boutCredit: AlamyHis influence and finances have blown apart the usual excuses for mega-bouts not being made – like broadcast and promotional rights and rows – and allowed Riyadh to host a gluttony of elite pugilism.Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will decide the first undisputed heavyweight ruler in 25 years on May 18 – with a rematch pencilled in.And Dymity Bivol and Artur Beterbiev will battle for the same four-belt honour at light-heavy on June 1.But once summer hits the desert, SunSport understands Alalshikh and the events group Sela – which sponsors Newcastle – will branch out into the UK and that super fight would be a sensational entrance.READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd Joshua promoter Eddie Hearn has explained how his man could jump the queue and floor plans for the rerun.Matchroom boss Hearn told Piers Morgan: “I never thought I would be OK saying I am not the most powerful man in boxing but I am not, Turki Alalshikh is.“He is the biggest fight fan I have ever met and all he wants is the biggest fights and the biggest moments.“Fury and Usyk have a two-fight deal.Most read in BoxingWill AJ vs Fury actually happen?SunSport boxing correspondent Wally Downes Jr answers the big questions around Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury finally facing each other…

    Could we finally see Fury vs AJ this year?
    Simply: Yes.
    Before the Saudi takeover of boxing – spearheaded by Turki Alalshikh, would we have seen Fury vs Francis Ngannou, AJ vs Ngannou, Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker, Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn working together and shaking hands for photos?
    Simply: No.
    The rules, rankings, sanctioning bodies and broadcast and promotional disputes are all irrelevant when this much money is thrown at prize fighting.
    How would it work?
    It feels like the winner of Fury vs Usyk on May 18 will fight AJ as soon after as possible.
    There is a rematch clause in the current deal for Britain’s WBC champ and Ukraine’s WBA, IBF and WBO king to meet and decide the first undisputed ruler for 25 years.
    But it seems certain the belts will fragment afterwards – with a string of mandatory challengers due their crack at the four separate belts – so the clamour for AJ vs the winner might be bigger than the demand for a rerun for fewer belts.
    Where would it happen?
    It feels like every major fight is now going to happen in Saudi Arabia.
    But don’t rule out a potential Fury vs Ngannou clash taking place at Wembley stadium.
    It seems like the Saudis are keen to eventually host shows in the UK and that fight, at the home of football, would be some debut.
    If Usyk topples the Gypsy King then the hype for him to face AJ for a third time will be far less intense.
    Why this time?
    It feels like we have twice come close to seeing the clash but there were simply too many hurdles and disputes in the way – similar to the way AJ vs Wilder still hasn’t happened.
    But with Alalshikh now making Hearn’s Matchroom and Warren’s Queensberry play nice and letting Sky Sports, TNT and DAZN share the shows, there is far less to fight over in the boardroom and loads on to battle for in the ring.
    And if Fury beats Usyk and rightfully demands a huge percentage of an overdue Joshua meeting, then the Saudi’s have the cash and the clout to hand him 99 per cent of the pie – to massage his ego and bank balance – and hand AJ as much extra dough as needed to keep everyone sweet.
    Who wins?
    If Fury sets up an AJ clash by beating Oleksandr Usyk – the mathematics and stats make it clear only a maniac would back Joshua to triumph in the all-English clash.
    Usyk dominated AJ over two one-sided fights, on foreign soil.
    The Watford man has enjoyed a spike in form and respect since linking up with new trainer Ben Davison but a 20st 6ft 9in Fury – who has just slayed the gap-toothed southpaw – would be almost invincible.
    But in any major football derby or cup final the formbook is often aimed out of the window. And perhaps a rejuvenated hungry AJ could be too much for an undisputed and fulfilled Fury to handle.

    BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER“But if Tyson Fury beats Oleksandr Usyk in the first fight, the whole world is going to say ‘please don’t do the second fight’.During the 18 infuriating months Fury and Usyk’s teams thrashed out a two-fight deal – long even before the two postponements – the rematch and the finances around a potential rerun were a nagging issue.Anthony Joshua couldn’t sell a bus ticket a year ago.. now I have no doubt he KOs Tyson Fury, Hearn tells Piers MorganBut Alalshikh’s chequebook and influence is laying waste to all of the usual hurdles and stumbling blocks and – as Hearn says – a pesky rematch clause would pose no threat to a record-breaking plan.When asked what the Fury vs AJ fight will finally be worth – after two failed attempts to negotiate it – Hearn said: “It’s worth north of £100m for each guy.“It’s the richest fight ever, the biggest fight ever.“When you talk about the Rumble in the Jungle and you talk about Thrilla in Manilla, nothing will come close to Joshua against Fury.“Two of the biggest heavyweights in the history of the sport, in the biggest moment for the sport that anyone can remember.“Not just a generational fight, but a fight across the entire history of the sport, since the Queensberry rules were introduced.”To watch the full debate, go to the Piers Morgan Uncensored channel on YouTube – www.youtube.com/piersmorganuncensored More

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    Anthony Joshua warns fans he doesn’t have long left as he reveals retirement date and hints at future career move

    ANTHONY JOSHUA has hinted at his possible retirement date.AJ, 34, is fresh off the back of a resounding knockout win over crossover heavyweight Francis Nagnnou.Anthony Joshua has hinted at when he might retireCredit: GettyThe win was his fourth in a row, with his next fight being tipped as the winner of Daniel Dubois and Filip Hrgovic at Wembley by Derek Chisora.That claim comes amid links with a future bout against Tyson Fury.However, the clock is ticking on Joshua’s time at the top. And he is more than aware of it.Speaking on The Jonathan Ross Show airing Saturday at 21:35pm on ITV and ITVX, he admitted his career will depend on how his body holds up, before hinting at his potential retirement date.READ MORE IN BOXINGThe two-time heavyweight champion said: “I’ve always said 35. I’m 35 in October, I’m thinking another two years or so if my body holds out.”Despite his ageing body, AJ’s brain – which helped him land a cool net worth of £41million pre-Ngannou – remains sharp as ever.And this has seen him hint at what he will do after he hangs up his gloves.The London 2012 Olympic gold medallist said: “I’ve set up certain businesses that I can transition into naturally which don’t rely on me being at the forefront.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAJ also revealed he had dipped into the bricklaying business and as a package holiday salesman before finding his feet as a boxer. Speaking on his next opponent, Joshua said: “Around September is when I’ve been told. I was hoping June. Tyson Fury hits back at Eddie Hearn’s claims Anthony Joshua is best heavyweight in world and vows to make fight happen”I’ve got some time to go on dates now and mingle a little bit. “I’m training at the minute, I’ve got two months before I get into training camp.”No. I think what they’re saying is be patient because you’ve got Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk for all the belts and then once that’s done hopefully I can kick down the door and get my opportunity.”Fury is due to take on Oleksandr Usyk on May 18 after the original date of February 17 was postponed when the Gypsy King suffered a cut in training.Ukrainian champ Usyk took the WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO belts from AJ before retaining them in a rematch.His set of belts is on the line for an undisputed heavyweight title showdown with Fury currently holding the WBC title.Will AJ vs Fury actually happen?SunSport boxing correspondent Wally Downes Jr answers the big questions around Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury finally facing each other…
    Could we finally see Fury vs AJ this year?
    Simply: Yes.
    Before the Saudi takeover of boxing – spearheaded by Turki Alalshikh, would we have seen Fury vs Francis Ngannou, AJ vs Ngannou, Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker, Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn working together and shaking hands for photos?
    Simply: No.
    The rules, rankings, sanctioning bodies and broadcast and promotional disputes are all irrelevant when this much money is thrown at prize fighting.
    How would it work?
    It feels like the winner of Fury vs Usyk on May 18 will fight AJ as soon after as possible.
    There is a rematch clause in the current deal for Britain’s WBC champ and Ukraine’s WBA, IBF and WBO king to meet and decide the first undisputed ruler for 25 years.
    But it seems certain the belts will fragment afterwards – with a string of mandatory challengers due their crack at the four separate belts – so the clamour for AJ vs the winner might be bigger than the demand for a rerun for fewer belts.
    Where would it happen?
    It feels like every major fight is now going to happen in Saudi Arabia.
    But don’t rule out a potential Fury vs Ngannou clash taking place at Wembley stadium.
    It seems like the Saudis are keen to eventually host shows in the UK and that fight, at the home of football, would be some debut.
    If Usyk topples the Gypsy King then the hype for him to face AJ for a third time will be far less intense.
    Why this time?
    It feels like we have twice come close to seeing the clash but there were simply too many hurdles and disputes in the way – similar to the way AJ vs Wilder still hasn’t happened.
    But with Alalshikh now making Hearn’s Matchroom and Warren’s Queensberry play nice and letting Sky Sports, TNT and DAZN share the shows, there is far less to fight over in the boardroom and loads on to battle for in the ring.
    And if Fury beats Usyk and rightfully demands a huge percentage of an overdue Joshua meeting, then the Saudi’s have the cash and the clout to hand him 99 per cent of the pie – to massage his ego and bank balance – and hand AJ as much extra dough as needed to keep everyone sweet.
    Who wins?
    If Fury sets up an AJ clash by beating Oleksandr Usyk – the mathematics and stats make it clear only a maniac would back Joshua to triumph in the all-English clash.
    Usyk dominated AJ over two one-sided fights, on foreign soil.
    The Watford man has enjoyed a spike in form and respect since linking up with new trainer Ben Davison but a 20st 6ft 9in Fury – who has just slayed the gap-toothed southpaw – would be almost invincible.
    But in any major football derby or cup final the formbook is often aimed out of the window. And perhaps a rejuvenated hungry AJ could be too much for an undisputed and fulfilled Fury to handle.

    AJ also threw his support behind influencer boxing, before providing his prediction on Mike Tyson and Jake Paul.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe said: “I personally think it’s really good. I think the boxing hardcores, they don’t like it because they think ‘Why are they disrespecting our sport?’ but I think that person brings all these people into boxing which benefits everyone else. “Everyone viewing helps. He’s [Mike Tyson] older now. I pray that he comes out healthy. I think Jake Paul because of youth – that’s the only thing.”Credit: The Sun More

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    I went through hell being compared to my dad as a boxer, Anthony Joshua is right to ban his son from the sport

    JOE BUGNER Jr and Ross Minter, the sons of famous champions, have been reliving the psychological traumas they endured when they set out on their professional careers.They were both subjected to similar cruelties from boxing fans who took great delight in putting them down from the moment they climbed through the ropes.Ross Minter says he was never allowed to forget who his dad wasCredit: GettyJoe Bugner Jr, seen with his heavyweight father in 1972, grew up to face harsh treatment when he himself turned to boxingCredit: GettyAnthony Joshua won’t let son Joseph Bayley Temiloluwa Prince Joshua become a big name for himself in boxingCredit: https://www.instagram.com/anthonyjoshua/As soon as they put on the gloves as amateur kids inevitably they were made aware they were going to be compared to their illustrious fathers.Joe Bugner, Joe Jr’s Dad, was one of the biggest sports stars of the 1970s, who held the British and European heavyweight titles and fought a total of 29 rounds with Muhammad Ali and Smokin’ Joe Frazier.Ross is the offspring of the late Alan Minter, the 1972 Munich Olympic bronze medallist who went on to become undisputed world middleweight champion.Joe Jr and Ross were reminded of the emotional pain they suffered in their youth because of what Anthony Joshua had to say last month, a few days before he bombed out Francis Ngannou in less than six minutes.READ MORE TOP STORIESAJ didn’t mince his words when he revealed he will never allow his eight-year-old son Joseph to be a boxer.Joshua, talking about his boy’s future, said: “I would never let him box. You have to be so strong mentally to be a boxer. I would not want to put him through that mental pressure.”Imagine ‘Anthony Joshua’s son is boxing’. There would be a target on his back straight away. Would I want to put him under that pressure? Probably not.”Joe Jr and Ross know exactly where Joshua’s coming from and nobody can identify with those sentiments more than that pair.Most read in BoxingBut it was when they threw away their vests the real agonies began.Joe Jr told me: “Good for Joshua. When I read what he had to say about his son I agree with him one hundred per cent.COLIN HART: 50th anniversary of Joe Bugner’s first fight with Muhammad Ali, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in 1973″There were times when I went through hell. People think when you are in the middle of a fight you can’t hear what some of the fans are yelling at you.”In every fight I had, every move I made I was being compared with my father. It was relentless – I was simply trying to be my own man.”I knew I was never going to be as good as my Dad but I didn’t need to have it rammed down my throat all the time.”Perhaps if I hadn’t also been a heavyweight life would have been easier – but at 6ft 6in I was never goingto be a flyweight.”Joe Jr, 54, had just 12 fights in six years and lost only two. But he retired at 27 and admits the pressure of carrying his father’s name in the ring proved too much and he simply couldn’t take it any more.One of the nastiest insults I heard thrown at him was at York Hall in East London’s Bethnal Green, when a real charmer at ringside shouted “I’d sooner watch the son of Lassie.”Ross 45, despite winning 17 of his 22 fights and ending up English welterweight champion, certainly didn’t fair any better.Alan Minter became the undisputed world middleweight champCredit: RexHe said: “I was never allowed to forget who may father was.”I even called myself Ross Fellows when I walked into my first amateur gym hoping nobody would realise I was Alan Minter’s son. But I couldn’t keep my real name a secret for long.”I shall never forget after winning my first fight – a four-rounder at the old Wembley Conference Centre – as I came down the steps I heard someone remark: ‘You’ll never be as good as your old man.'”I can tell you being put under that kind of pressure doesn’t help your confidence and I understand exactly Joshua’s fears for his lad.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Understandably he wants to protect his son from those who seem to get great pleasure in belittling people.”At least Chris Eubank Jr, Conor Benn and Campbell Hatton, whose fathers were world champions, don’t seem to have been subjected to the kind of ridicule Joe Jr and Ross were put through and have had to overcome – but perhaps todays fans are less brutal than they used to be. More

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    Anthony Joshua makes Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul prediction and admits he’s ‘praying’ for one of them

    ANTHONY JOSHUA has picked the winner of the upcoming blockbuster fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul.Boxing legend Tyson, 57, returns to the ring for the first time since 2020 to face social media star Paul, 27, on July 20 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.Anthony Joshua believes Jake Paul will beat Mike Tyson in JulyCredit: RexJoshua believes Tyson’s advanced age will cost him against PaulCredit: instagram/@jakepaulFans are waiting to see how Iron Mike will fare at his advanced age after rolling credits on his glittering 20-year career in 2005 with a staggering 50 wins and only six losses in 58 fights under his belt.However, Joshua believes the American great’s years will catch up on him against his much younger opponent whom he expect to prevail.In fact, the British bruiser is “praying” that Tyson doesn’t get hurt against the YouTuber, who has only faced one boxer in Tommy Fury ever since switching social media for boxing and lost.Joshua told The Jonathan Ross Show: “He’s [Tyson] older now. I pray that he comes out healthy. Read More on Boxing”I think Jake Paul because of youth – that’s the only thing.”Joshua is a big fan of influencer boxing as he is adamant it brings more attention to the sport.AJ acknowledged the “boxing hardcores'” disdain but insists these sorts of events have really helped the sport grow.Joshua added: “I personally think it’s really good. Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER”I think the boxing hardcores, they don’t like it because they think ‘Why are they disrespecting our sport?’”But I think that person brings all these people into boxing which benefits everyone else. Everyone viewing helps.”Mike Tyson selling edibles shaped like bitten ears in New York in promo push before Jake Paul fightJoshua is now awaiting for his next opponent after beating Francis Ngannou last month and is eyeing May’s undisputed bout between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk. More

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    Anthony Joshua couldn’t sell a bus ticket a year ago.. now I have no doubt he KOs Tyson Fury, Hearn tells Piers Morgan

    EDDIE HEARN praised Anthony Joshua’s “incredible” comeback and has tipped his fighter to knock out Tyson Fury.The pair could fight before the end of the year, according to promoter Hearn.Eddie Hearn praised Anthony Joshua’s ‘incredible’ comebackCredit: Piers Morgan UncensoredHe backed his fighter to knock out Tyson FuryCredit: GettyFury could fight Joshua before the end of the yearCredit: GettyBefore that Joshua could face the winner of Filip Hrgovic and Daniel Dubois as AJ continues his comeback after losing back-to-back fights against Oleksandr Usyk.He has now won four fights in a row with his last an explosive knockout victory against Francis Ngannou.Piers Morgan suggested that win has seen Joshua’s stock rise, claiming he has gone from being unable to sell a bus ticket to being capable of creating a £100million fight.Hearn agreed and told Morgan on Piers Morgan Uncensored: “It is the fight that made him, once again, the hottest commodity in boxing. And we are very fickle as a sports community of ‘he’s finished’. READ MORE IN BOXING“And to be fair, the one incredible thing about AJ, when he lost to Oleksandr Usyk in the second fight and he broke down in the press conference in tears, I felt he was a long, long way back.“I felt, not done, but I felt like his best days may be behind him. And this is the one and most important thing, in life – sport, business, whatever it is, consistency. “If you are consistent and you work as hard as you can, and you have ability. You are unbeatable. “And the one thing that he’s always done, throughout his whole career, and even since that moment with Oleksandr Usyk is stay consistent. Keep working, keep searching for the answers and if the ability is still there, you will get back.Most read in BoxingWill AJ vs Fury actually happen?SunSport boxing correspondent Wally Downes Jr answers the big questions around Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury finally facing each other…

    Could we finally see Fury vs AJ this year?
    Simply: Yes.
    Before the Saudi takeover of boxing – spearheaded by Turki Alalshikh, would we have seen Fury vs Francis Ngannou, AJ vs Ngannou, Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker, Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn working together and shaking hands for photos?
    Simply: No.
    The rules, rankings, sanctioning bodies and broadcast and promotional disputes are all irrelevant when this much money is thrown at prize fighting.
    How would it work?
    It feels like the winner of Fury vs Usyk on May 18 will fight AJ as soon after as possible.
    There is a rematch clause in the current deal for Britain’s WBC champ and Ukraine’s WBA, IBF and WBO king to meet and decide the first undisputed ruler for 25 years.
    But it seems certain the belts will fragment afterwards – with a string of mandatory challengers due their crack at the four separate belts – so the clamour for AJ vs the winner might be bigger than the demand for a rerun for fewer belts.
    Where would it happen?
    It feels like every major fight is now going to happen in Saudi Arabia.
    But don’t rule out a potential Fury vs Ngannou clash taking place at Wembley stadium.
    It seems like the Saudis are keen to eventually host shows in the UK and that fight, at the home of football, would be some debut.
    If Usyk topples the Gypsy King then the hype for him to face AJ for a third time will be far less intense.
    Why this time?
    It feels like we have twice come close to seeing the clash but there were simply too many hurdles and disputes in the way – similar to the way AJ vs Wilder still hasn’t happened.
    But with Alalshikh now making Hearn’s Matchroom and Warren’s Queensberry play nice and letting Sky Sports, TNT and DAZN share the shows, there is far less to fight over in the boardroom and loads on to battle for in the ring.
    And if Fury beats Usyk and rightfully demands a huge percentage of an overdue Joshua meeting, then the Saudi’s have the cash and the clout to hand him 99 per cent of the pie – to massage his ego and bank balance – and hand AJ as much extra dough as needed to keep everyone sweet.
    Who wins?
    If Fury sets up an AJ clash by beating Oleksandr Usyk – the mathematics and stats make it clear only a maniac would back Joshua to triumph in the all-English clash.
    Usyk dominated AJ over two one-sided fights, on foreign soil.
    The Watford man has enjoyed a spike in form and respect since linking up with new trainer Ben Davison but a 20st 6ft 9in Fury – who has just slayed the gap-toothed southpaw – would be almost invincible.
    But in any major football derby or cup final the formbook is often aimed out of the window. And perhaps a rejuvenated hungry AJ could be too much for an undisputed and fulfilled Fury to handle.

    BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER“The comeback, mentally, the comeback has been incredible. To a point now, where I feel he is unbeatable in the ring.”Morgan then asked Hearn if he thought Joshua was capable of beating the Gypsy King, and he replied saying: “Every day. I have always thought he would beat Tyson Fury, but right now I have absolutely no doubt he knocks Fury out.”Anthony Joshua already back in training with coach Ben Davison for next fight More

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    Charlie Edwards vs Georges Ory: UK start time, FREE live stream and TV channel, full undercard for York Hall clash

    ALL eyes will be on York Hall later this month as Charlie Edwards takes on George Ory for the WBC International silver bantamweight title.At 31, Edwards has a stellar record of 18-1-0, his only loss coming all the way back in 2016 to John Riel Casemiro in an IBF World Flyweight clash.Charlie Edwards is in action against Georges Ory at York HallCredit: The SunHe went on to win the British super-flyweight title in 2017, before taking the WBC flyweight title between 2018 and 2019.Edwards vacated that title later that year following a No Contest against Julio Cesar Martinez and due to health concerns about making flyweight – and has fought at bantamweight ever since.Edwards has since beaten Kyle Williams, Jacob Barreto and Darwing Martinez since moving up in weight.He is the older brother of flyweight champion Sunny Edwards and the two often jokingly call each other out on social media.Frenchman Ory, 32, is a lesser known name in the boxing world but boasts a decent record of 17-1-3.When is Edwards vs Ory?
    The clash will take place on Friday, April 12.
    The undercard will start at 9pm BST.
    With the main event expected to take place at 10.30pm BST.
    The fight will be held at York Hall.
    What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
    The fight will be shown live free to air on Channel 5.
    It can also be streamed free on the internet via Freeview Player.
    Edwards vs Ory full card
    MAIN EVENT: Charlie Edwards vs Georges Ory – for WBC internatinal silver bantamweight title
    Lerrone Richards vs Steed Woodall – for the WBO Intercontinental super middleweight title
    Jordan Dujon vs Kingsley Egbunike
    Tom Welland vs TBA
    Oliver Zaren vs TBA
    Jesse Brandon vs TBA
    Most read in BoxingWhat’s been said?Writing in a column for the South London Press, Edwards said: “They call York Hall the spiritual home of British boxing.”Those old walls have seen the best fighters in British fight history perform and when that place is full, there is nowhere like it in the world.”I’m a son of Croydon, but now live in Portugal and train in Liverpool, so coming back to London next week will be amazing.”My opponent Georges Ory is a very good fighter, he’s a former European champion and won a version of the world title at super flyweight, but I will bet that he has never experienced anything quite like the red-hot atmosphere you only get at a packed York Hall.”I can’t allow myself to be caught up in the emotion of the night, even though it would be easy to, given the difficulties and challenges I’ve encountered over the last few years.” More

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    KSI’s four-man hitlist for boxing return including two grudge matches, revenge fight and Conor McGregor blockbuster

    KSI has revealed the four huge names he would return to boxing to fight. The YouTuber-turned-prizefighter was beaten for the first time in October, losing a controversial decision to Tommy Fury. KSI revealed the four huge names that he would return to boxing to fightCredit: What’s Good PodcastKSI took time out following the heartbreaking defeat and left his boxing future up in the air. But at the start of the year, he spoke out to reveal he will fight again with a summer return eyed. Now on the What’s Good Podcast, KSI called out Jake Paul, Tommy Fury, Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor. KSI, 30, said: “The Jake fight, the Tommy fight as well, let’s do the rematch. READ MORE IN BOXING”There could always be Mayweather, Conor McGregor. It has to be top tier.” KSI has history with all four men and here SunSport delves into his storied past with the rivals. Jake Paul The feud goes back to 2019 when KSI beat Paul’s brother by split-decision and the American, 27, vowed to avenge the loss. But in the years since, the two have failed to agree terms to fight and have instead gone their separate ways. Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERWeight has been the biggest issue with KSI insisting he is at his best at 175lb while Paul’s last two bouts have been at the 200lb cruiserweight limit. So something must give if the mother of internet grudge matches is to be settled in the ring. KSI reacts to Misfits Boxing 13 being EVACUATED mid-fight over ‘swatting’ inciden KSI and Jake Paul are long-time rivalsCredit: GETTYTommy Fury After dropping talks with Paul, last year KSI attempted to do what his rival couldn’t and beat Fury, 24. And he came within a whisker of doing so only to lose a razor thin decision against the undefeated boxer. The aftermath from the disputed decision resulted in an acrimonious fallout between the two camps leaving a rematch in doubt. But it appears KSI is now ready to put it to one side and attempt to right his only wrong in the ring. Tommy Fury controversially beat KSI on pointsCredit: GettyFloyd Mayweather The boxing legend, 47, officially retired in 2017 after beating McGregor but he has continued to box in exhibitions since. And one of those, in November 2022 in Dubai, was against KSI’s younger brother Deji. Mayweather toyed and showboated his way through before scoring a sixth-round stoppage – despite walking out with a black eye. But KSI was incensed by Mayweather’s disrespectful antics and called to avenge his brother down the line. Floyd Mayweather beat Deji in DubaiCredit: Lee Hamilton-CooperConor McGregor McGregor, 35, has teased a blockbuster boxing bout against KSI after bizarrely calling out the social media sensation to a bare-knuckle fight. READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Irishman has two bouts on his UFC deal left and he has kept the door open to another boxing switch – with KSI top of his list. He told SneekPeakTV: “If I was to pick one out of them, I would say KSI, he has a big name in the UK.”Conor McGregor has left the door to a boxing switch openCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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    Tyson Fury’s family members are ‘MOLES’ in his camp for Oleksandr Usyk fight, claims Sky Sports boxing pundit

    JOHNNY NELSON has sensationally claimed Tyson Fury’s own family members are the “moles” in his training camp. Fury was due to face Oleksandr Usyk in a historic first four-belt unification bout on February 17 in Saudi Arabia. Johnny Nelson has spoken out about ‘moles’ in Tyson Fury’s campCredit: GettyFury now faces Oleksandr Usyk on May 18Credit: GettyBut before he was forced out two weeks prior due to suffering a cut in sparring, his training camp was marred in controversy. Former cruiserweight world champion-turned Sky Sports pundit Nelson even claimed Fury was getting “turned over” in sparring. So Fury’s team were convinced there was an insider in the camp feeding back information. Nelson has since spoken out amid allegations it is him and instead urged the Gypsy King to look closer to home. READ MORE IN BOXINGHe told talkSPORT: “Do you wanna know who the mole is? His dad and his brother – they are the mole. Because listen, I said nothing his dad hasn’t said. “I’ve said nothing his brother hasn’t said, okay I might have sprinkled a bit of seasoning on it, but what I’m saying is it’s on record – his dad was saying the camp’s this, that and the other.”It’s on record his brother’s said there’s too many back-slappers there.”Dad John did say his son’s training camp was a “circus” and brother Shane slammed the perfomance in October against Francis Ngannou.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFury, 35, only beat MMA superstar Ngannou, 37, on a controversial split-decision after being dropped by the ex-UFC champion. Now he prepares to instead face Usyk, 37, on the rescheduled date of May 18 back in Riyadh once more. Teenage heavyweight Moses Itauma has sparred both Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua And Nelson insisted both dad John and brother Shane are vital to keeping the maverick heavyweight grounded. He said: “Tyson’s not an idiot, but Tyson is the head of the snake – so they’ve all got to behave themselves because they want to stay on that payroll.”So they’re gonna tell him what they think [he wants to hear] to ingratiate themselves around him.”His brother and his dad – they’re his [real] people and they don’t like these people that are around, and they’re not happy.”But them people that are around are thinking, ‘I’m getting paid good, so I’m gonna tell you what you want.'”I don’t dislike Tyson Fury, I just call out his BS, I don’t dislike him.”Those people around him are saying, ‘Johnny Nelson this, Johnny Nelson that,’ I don’t dislike Tyson Fury because I think he’s the best heavyweight in the world.READ MORE SUN STORIES”But you’ve got people in your ear chatting foolishness just because that fits their agenda.”Listen to your dad, listen to your brother – they are the ones speaking the truth, they’re the moles.”Tyson Fury – All you need to knowTyson Fury is one of the most colourful personalities in sport, here is all you need to know:
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