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      Tyson Fury to make ‘BRAVE’ tactical switch against Oleksandr Usyk in undisputed Saudi showdown, predicts his ex-trainer

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      TYSON FURY has been tipped to make a sensational tactical switch for his Saudi showdown with Oleksandr Usyk.The Wythenshawe warrior will bid to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion in nearly 25 years when he throws down with the undefeated Ukrainian on May 18.Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will vie for all the heavyweight marbles on May 18Credit: EPAFormer pound-for-pound king Usyk will be the smoothest operator Fury has foughtCredit: GETTYFury’s former training Jamie Moore reckons The Gypsy King could COPY Usyk’s southpaw stanceCredit: GettyThe fleetfooted Usyk, who twice rang rings around Anthony Joshua, will be the smoothest operator Fury has faced in his near 16-year professional career.And former trainer Jamie Moore reckons the Gypsy King could try to negate Usyk’s southpaw craftiness by COPYING his stance.During TNT Sports’ Fight Breakdown, the 45-year-old said: ” We’ve seen Fury, in the past, box southpaw a lot. “And I’ve got a feeling he’s gonna box this fight southpaw.READ MORE IN BOXING”Because he’s quite adaptable and he’s really good at fighting a southpaw.”And it’s easier to get to a southpaw if you’re a southpaw and you know what you’re doing.”And I can’t recall Usyk boxing a top-level southpaw. Not since he was an amateur. “So I’ve got a feeling that’s what Fury’s tactics might be.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOUTMoore reckons Team Usyk have will have anticipated Fury pulling a shock switcheroo.He said: “So if I’m putting myself in Usyk’s coaches’ shoes, I’m going, ‘See I think he’s gonna go southpaw.'”Oleksandr Usyk spotted working on trademark move in training… but here’s why it WON’T work against Tyson Fury”You’d have at least half of it being prepared with some type of southpaw sparring”Fury briefly switched to southpaw in his 2022 victory over Dilian Whyte, although George Groves reckons he’d be playing with fire doing the same thing against Usyk.The former WBA 168lbs champ said: “That would be bravery of Tyson Fury to go into the hardest fight [of his career] and go, ‘I’m gonna fight it [as a] southpaw’.”Because he’s not as good as a southpaw as he is as an orthodox [fighter]. But he’s a decent southpaw.”Groves’ former Brit rival Carl Froch, however, said: “He might just do that for periods.”And he might start off as [a] southpaw just to try to throw a spanner into the works and then switch back. Mix it up.”It’s unclear if Fury will fight the biggest of his career as a leftie, although Moore reckons doing so will pay dividends for the WBC heavyweight king.He said: “If you can switch when someone is going to the left and you switch to orthodox and as soon as they go to the right, you switch [to] southpaw, you’re cutting the ring off automatically.READ MORE SUN STORIES”So it would be a good tactic, if he can do it.”Watch Fury v Usyk, ‘Ring of Fire’ live from Riyadh on TNT Sports Box Office on Saturday 18 May. For more info visit: tntsports.co.uk/boxofficeInside the Gypsy King’s royal courtTYSON FURY is one of the biggest characters in sport. More

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      Oleksandr Usyk spotted working on trademark move in training… but here’s why it WON’T work against Tyson Fury

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      OLEKSANDR USYK has been keeping his head on a swivel in his final preparations for Tyson Fury.The undefeated Ukrainian will look to become a two-time undisputed champion when he faces the Gypsy King for all the heavyweight marbles on May 18.Oleksandr Usyk faces Anthony Joshua on May 18Credit: EPAThe Ukrainian has been keeping his head on a swivel in training for the Saudi showdownCredit: INSTAGRAM@USYKAAUsyk has been fine-tuning his head movement ahead of the Riyadh rumbleCredit: INSTAGRAM@USYKAAUsyk’s head movement and defence were on point in his back-to-back clashes with Anthony JoshuaCredit: REUTERSFan favourite Usyk will have significant height and reach disadvantages when he throws down with the WBC titleholder.The southpaw’s path to victory lies in utilising his speed, footwork and head movement – the latter of which he’s been fine-tuning ahead of the Saudi showdown.Fresh footage from the 37-year-old’s training camp has shown him extensively practising his bobbing and weaving.Usyk, of course, brilliantly kept his head off the centre line in his back-to-back victories over Anthony Joshua.READ MORE IN BOXINGAlthough he was aided by AJ’s bizarre decision not to utilise his attributes and attempt to outbox him.Fury, 35, could very well opt to adopt a similar approach in the first undisputed heavyweight title fight in nearly 25 years.Although his recent admission that the former cruiserweight king has “got more than boxing ability” than him suggests he’ll undertake a different approach.It would make sense for Fury to stay out of the pocket and keep Usyk at the end of his 85-inch power jab.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOUTAs would carefully-timed blitzes when he lands something of note from a distance.If he chooses to engage Usyk in the pocket, he’ll find himself eating punches in bunches from all angles.Confused Tyson Fury asks ‘what does that even mean-‘ after Oleksandr Usyk sends him 12-word message before fightThe physical advantages Fury possesses over fan favourite Usyk have made him the bookies’ favourite to win the historic unification bout.But the Wythenshawe warrior recently told Queensberry Promotions: “It won’t come down to, ‘He’s bigger than me or he’s smaller than me.“I think it will come down to who wants it most on the night.”If he wants it more than me, he will win and if I want it more than him, I’ll win, but either way I think we’re in for a real treat.”Fury is relishing the challenge of becoming the first man to defeat smooth operator Usyk in the professional ranks, saying: “Usyk is a bad man.“He’s a real bad man and any underestimation of Oleksandr Usyk – you’d be a mug.Inside the Gypsy King’s royal courtTYSON FURY is one of the biggest characters in sport.
      “I’m training hard for him, I’m doing everything I can, I respect Usyk as a man.”I respect his career as well, he’s been Olympic champion, he’s had 350 amateur fights or something.”And he’s been an undisputed cruiserweight champion, and he’s a unified heavyweight champion. “So, you have to respect that.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I’m not fighting a guy that’s had 14 and won 11, I’m fighting the real deal, as real a deal as Holyfield.”I’m looking forward to the challenge.” More

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      Tyson Fury in ‘best shape ever seen’ as he shows off epic body transformation for undisputed Oleksandr Usyk fight

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      TYSON FURY is looking in the shape of his life ahead of his bout with Oleksandr Usyk later this month.The two are set to battle it out to become the heavyweight undisputed champion of the world in Saudi Arabia on May 18.Fury has been told he is in ‘the shape of his life’Credit: InstagramHe looks vastly different to when he fought Francis NgannouCredit: GettyFury arrived in Saudi on Saturday and has been training religiously since then.He has now posted a photo with his top off looking ripped to his Instagram.He captioned the photo with: “Undisputed incoming💯✅ 18/5/24″His fans were stunned by his body transformation, with one commenting: “Best shape I’ve seen you mate 🔥👏”READ MORE ON BOXINGAnother said: “Undisputed shape 🚀🚀🚀”While a third commented: “Your adaptive ability is insane. There’s always a clear plan and you adapt your body to the plan.”A fourth said: “Imagine his movement looking like that. The greatest heavyweight of all time.”While a fifth said: “Let’s go champ 👑”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFury looks to be in noticeably better shape than he was when he fought Francis Ngannou in October last year.Ngannou knocked Fury down in the fifth round before Fury went on to win by split decision.Tyson Fury’s Amazing Car Collection Fury’s choice of song alongside his Instagram post did cause some concern though.Fury uploaded the photo of his hard work accompanied by God’s Plan by Drake.Fans worried he would invoke the infamous Drake curse, which sees fighters and sports teams lose once the Canadian rapper supports them.Drake is also currently feuding with American rapper Kendrick Lamar, with most fans feeling Kendrick has the upper hand.One fan said: “Damn why you playing drake, you have summoned the curse upon you my son.”Another wrote: “Usyk will post a photo with Kendrick song 😂”While a third: “No drake music!!! Take it off 😂😂😂 it’ll jinx everything.”TYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT More

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      ‘I always believed even when people didn’t’ says Tyson Fury as he reveals major life lesson ahead of Usyk fight

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      TYSON FURY always knew he’d rake in the big bucks on his way to heavyweight glory – even when others doubted his chances.The Gypsy King has won the lot during his 16-year professional career and taken part in some of the biggest fights of his era.Tyson Fury became unified heavyweight champion in November 2015Credit: APThe Gypsy King has also held the WBC and Ring Magazine belts during his careerCredit: GETTYFury always knew he’d reach the pinnacle of the sport and make millionsCredit: PAFrom stunningly dethroning Wladimir Klitschko away from home in 2015 to a sensational trilogy with Deontay Wilder, Fury has nearly completed the fight game.His exploits have made him one of the wealthiest fighters in recent boxing history, a position he knew he’d find himself in back when he was a young whippersnapper.He told Sky Sports: “I always believed, even when other people didn’t, that I would be a star and make millions of dollars from fights.”I always believed I’d be heavyweight champion, I’m the best fighter in the world. READ MORE ON FURY VS USYK”First, you’ve got to believe, then you’ve got to achieve.”Fury, 35, wanted to mix it with the best in the world early into his career, but benefitted from not being thrown to the lions too quickly.He added: “You live and learn from your experiences – nothing happens overnight.”Back then, I wanted to fight [Wladimir] Klitschko and I did get to seven years after that.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT”Good things come to those who wait, nothing should be rushed, and take your time because you’ve only got one career and you’re only a young lad.”At that time, at 20 years old, I wanted everything yesterday.”Confused Tyson Fury asks ‘what does that even mean-‘ after Oleksandr Usyk sends him 12-word message before fightFury will look to cement his legacy and truly prove himself to be the best heavyweight of his era on May 18 when he faces Oleksandr Usyk for all the marbles in Saudi Arabia.And being draped in all the belts as fellow Brit Lennox Lewis was at Madison Square Garden nearly 25 years ago is something Fury has long dreamed of.The pride of Wythenshawe said: “From a little boy, I said that and achieved it.”So I’ve got to be one of the rare few people who dreamed something as a child and achieved it as an adult.”It’s been [an] amazing journey. “And here we are now, 16 years later, about to be [the] undisputed champion of the world.”The biggest fight, in the last 25 years, which is an amazing effort.”Tyson Fury will face Oleksandr Usyk for all the heavyweight marbles on May 18Credit: EPA More

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      Tommy Fury in shock new career change as Love Island star and boxer ‘achieves massive goal’

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      TOMMY FURY has revealed his latest career move into acting and described it as “a massive goal” achieved. Fury, the younger brother of heavyweight champion Tyson, is 10-0 as an undefeated boxer. Tommy Fury has revealed his latest career move into actingCredit: SplashBut he also shot to mainstream fame on the 2019 series of Love Island, where he met fiance Molly-Mae Hague. Fury – who shares one-year-old daughter Bambi with Molly-Mae – has spoken about how he plans to go into acting after retiring. But according to Variety, he has got a head start after landing a role in an upcoming comedy movie called “The Debt Inherited”. It will co-star Leo Gregory – who played Bovver in Green Street – and Peaky Blinders’ Paul Anderson. READ MORE IN BOXINGThe black comedy crime film tells the story of Colin and Stanley, two good-for-nothing brothers who are faced with the repayment of their dead dad’s debt to a notorious loan shark called Maggie. They become unwittingly involved in a criminal underworld and entangled in a web of blackmail and deceit. Fury is to play Johnny – a no-nonsense henchman to Maggie – but the lead roles of Colin and Stanley are yet to be cast. Anderson portrays Terry, a womanising alcoholic who employs the brothers to stop his work colleague Dirk, played by Gregory, from exposing him to his wife as a cheat. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFury, 25, enjoyed the best year of his boxing career last year by beating YouTube’s biggest boxing stars in Jake Paul and KSI. But he was forced to undergo hand surgery after his controversial win over KSI, 30, in October. Tommy Fury reveals huge new career as fiancee Molly-Mae says she’s ‘so proud’And he has since called out Paul, 27, to a rematch after handing the American and KSI their first and so far only boxing defeats. More

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      Repulsed reporter asks ‘seriously, Mike?’ after Tyson, 57, reveals disgusting diet ahead of Jake Paul fight

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      MIKE TYSON left a reporter repulsed after revealing his disgusting diet to fight Jake Paul.The heavyweight icon and YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul are to collide in a controversial clash on July 20 in Texas.Mike Tyson claims he is eating raw meat ahead of fighting Jake PaulCredit: Instagram @mostvaluablepromotionsReporter Damon Elliott was left stunnedCredit: Instagram @mostvaluablepromotionsAnd Tyson has been rolling back the clock in the gym and has banned himself from sex and smoking weed in training. But that is not the only eyebrow-raising reveal Iron Mike has made. Interviewer Damon Elliott said: “You look like 20-years-old. What the hell. What are you eating?” A topless Tyson, 57, responded: “Raw meat.” READ MORE IN BOXINGElliott replied: “Seriously, Mike? You’re eating raw meat?” Tyson chillingly warned: “I’m going to have to eat it now because my opponent’s going to be raw meat.” Red meats like beef and some fish can be eaten raw but it is not recommended as it harbours illness-causing bacteria.During Tyson’s prolific heyday, he ate up to 4,000 calories a day, enjoying steak, pasta, chicken, rice and fruits. Most read in BoxingCredit: The SunCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe boxing legend used to fight at 220lb (15st 7lb) during his reign of terror at heavyweight. Paul has weighed as light as 183.6lb (13st 1lb) but his last two bouts have been at the 200lb cruiserweight limit of 14st 4lb.Jake Paul reveals plan to bulk up to same size as Anthony Joshua before cutting down weight for Mike Tyson fightAlthough he revealed astonishing plans to hit 240lb (17st 1lb) in training before cutting down two stone to 220lb. He said on podcast: “I’m just getting to eat as much as possible and it turns out my body carries this weigh super well.”And I’m only growing. I think I’ll get up to 240 and probably cut down so I’m like way faster.”But if I’m training for this camp – and camp hasn’t started – but if I’m training in this camp at 240 and then I cut down to 220 it’s basically like I had a 20lb weight vest on for the whole entire camp. “So my muscles are going to be so much stronger and that speed will come through.”Paul’s plan to weigh 240lb would be FOUR STONE heavier than the 13st 1lb he scaled before losing to Tommy Fury, 24, last year.Jake Paul and Mike Tyson facing offCredit: @jakepaul More

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      Confused Tyson Fury asks ‘what does that even mean?’ after Oleksandr Usyk sends him 12-word message before fight

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      TYSON FURY was left baffled after Oleksandr Usyk sent him a 12-word message ahead of their fight. The pair of heavyweight champions meet in the heavyweight division’s first four-belt unification bout on May 18 in Saudi Arabia.Oleksandr Usyk sent Tyson Fury a 12-word message before their fightCredit: DAZNBut Fury was left completely confused by the messageCredit: DAZNAnd Fury, 35, was shown a pre-recorded message from Usyk, 37, just a week out from the historic unification bout. Usyk said down the camera: “Hey, my friend. Don’t be afraid, I will not leave you alone.”Fury was shown the message by DAZN but he did not know quite what to think of it. He said: “What does that even mean? Don’t be afraid I won’t leave you alone?”READ MORE IN BOXINGFury has spent years going back and forth with his Ukrainian rival ahead of their super-fight. The eccentric Gypsy King has blasted Usyk as a “midget”, “rabbit” and a “b***h* to name a few insults. But Fury performed a respectful U-turn on his upcoming interview during a candid interview with Queensberry Promotions. He said: “Oleksandr Usyk’s a real bad man and to underestimate Usyk you’d be a mug. So I’m training hard for him, I’m doing everything I can. Most read in BoxingTYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOUTCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I respect Usyk as a man. I respect his career as well – Olympic champion, undisputed cruiserweight champion, unified heavyweight champion.”You have to respect that, I’m not fighting some guy who’s had 14 and won 11. I’m fighting the real deal – as real deal as Holyfield. Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk undisputed fight immortalised with ultra-rare watch – but only three will ever be made”I’m looking forward to the challenge. He’s a southpaw, he’s got good footwork so they say, good boxing ability, technically sound. “He’s proved he can mix it with the big heavyweights because he’s beat Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois. I’m messing with an elite fighter.”Fury and Usyk meet for the undisputed titleCredit: EPA More

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      Kate Abdo’s partner fires warning to Katie Price over boxing fight and reveals Carragher apologised for ‘not loyal’ joke

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      KATE ABDO’S boxing coach boyfriend revealed Jamie Carragher apologised for his “not loyal” joke made live on TV. Carragher made the awkward dig while working on CBS Sports with presenter Abdo. Malik Scott with girlfriend Kate AbdoCredit: Instagram / @kateabdoThe pair went public with their romance in a series of loved up snapsCredit: Instagram / @kateabdoScott is a former heavyweight boxer-turned-trainerCredit: Instagram / @kateabdoScott with Abdo, Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah RichardsHe quipped “not to Malik” after host Abdo said she was loyal to her beloved Manchester United, prompting her to ask: “Why would you even ask that?”Scott – a former heavyweight boxer who now coaches Deontay Wilder – initially did not take well to the joke. And he threatened to “show up in a physical manner” if Carragher upset his partner again. But Scott was later pictured with the Liverpool legend and they were all smiles alongside Abdo. READ MORE IN BOXINGNow the retired boxer revealed Carragher apologised and the beef has been squashed. He told Casino Online In: “Jamie had an off moment and said something he shouldn’t have said – how many times in life have we all done that? “You chop it up and apologise like men, which he did, and life goes on. I respect anyone who has a mishap and is man enough to apologise to the person and the person’s partner. I felt no ill feelings when we met. “The thing that Jamie said, Kate was hurt, but they all made up and handled it collectively at the time.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I said my piece on it, but the real thing is, we all got together and looked into each other’s eyes and had great food and great conversations. “I never had a strong opinion about Jamie Carragher, only about the things that he said, but meeting him, I really enjoyed the man’s company. Kate Abdo beams on CBS Sports as Micah Richards says she’s ‘gone up a notch’ and pokes fun of Carragher’s ‘dodgy moment’”I have the utmost respect for him, as well as the rest of the panel.” Scott, who is currently training Wilder for his return fight against Zhilei Zhang, enjoyed lunch with Carragher, Micah Richards and Thierry Henry. He revealed: “It was a good thing that I spoke up for my partner, I was standing up for the person I love. “But I have nothing but the utmost respect for Jamie, Micah and Thierry. “I love them to death and it was great to go over there and shake their hands. “We had lunch and laughed. Thierry and I shared tips on film study. It was very intriguing and refreshing to have a legend like him break down the details of his football world. “Even Jamie, there’s something I admire about him, he was a great player in his time, he’s doing a great job on television and he’s always smiling. “And Micah is the humour source of their show, they’re the best panel.”Fighting KatesScott has also been coaching Abdo ahead of a potential Misfits Boxing debut in the summer. The former Sky Sports reporter, 42, opened the door to a fight with former glamour model Katie Price, 45. And Scott warned: “Kate has been offered some Misfits action, the dates have to line up. We all know who will train her for it. “It’s something we’re going to take on when the time’s right, most likely it won’t be as early as this summer, but look out for it. She can really fight. READ MORE SUN STORIES”She’s technically very good and has a great work ethic. Technically her base is very good and she throws strong combinations. “She’s knowledgeable about boxing because of her job. She’s very interested in putting the skills she’s learnt from her partner into practice and I’m backing her. We haven’t picked an opponent yet.” Katie Price has teased a boxing fightCredit: GettyAbdo has been offered a Misfits Boxing fightCredit: Getty More