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    Tyson Fury races off in stunning £190,000 Lamborghini then heads to the skip to chuck out car full of rubbish

    TYSON FURY raced off in a £190,000 Lamborghini before heading to the skip to chuck out a car full of rubbish as part of his daily routine.Fury gave his 6.9million Instagram followers an inside look into a day in the life of the Gypsy King. Tyson Fury enjoying a coffee after trainingCredit: https://www.instagram.com/tysonfuryFury revealed his healthy breakfastCredit: https://www.instagram.com/tysonfuryThe Gypsy King also revealed his stunning green LamborghiniCredit: https://www.instagram.com/tysonfuryFury joked he was ‘in quite a rush’Credit: https://www.instagram.com/tysonfuryIt turns out he was on rubbish dutyCredit: https://www.instagram.com/tysonfuryHe started off with a run along Morecambe beach before sharing his healthy breakfast of oats, bananas and blueberries. Fury then had a coffee before heading off to church to pray. In a separate video posted to his Instagram account, the WBC champion showed off his stunning green 4×4 Lamborghini. Wife Paris asks: “What are you doing?” READ MORE ON TYSON FURYFury then said: “I ain’t got no time to waste, Paris. I’m in quite a rush. Business to attend. Laters.” He then sped off out of his drive in the super-car, which appears to be a Lamborghini Urus, worth nearly £200,000. Fury has a passion for fast cars with his collection including two Rolls-Royces and a Ferrari GTC4Lusso worth around £250,000.But he has always reminded fans that his easy to drive Passat is among the favourites on his driveway. Most read in BoxingCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL Fury then revealed the boot of his car – not clear whether it was the Lambo or not – was full of rubbish. He said: “After a good bit of training in the morning and a breakfast, big man’s got to go to the tip and do his duties.” Tyson Fury hits back at Eddie Hearn’s claims Anthony Joshua is best heavyweight in world and vows to make fight happenFury, 35, is back training for his undisputed title decider with Oleksandr Usyk, 37, on May 18 and Paris has been given the job of wife-turned-chef. He showed off his clean lunch before saying: “Right it’s that time of a day again, I’ve got chicken and rice got a Greek salad and a bottle of water. “Healthy eating, cannot wait until the fight, ten weeks just under, come on!” Fury and Paris were in Saudi Arabia to watch brother Roman pick up a win on Anthony Joshua’s undercard. AJ knocked out ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou, 37, who dropped Fury but lost on his boxing debut in October. And Fury has vowed to set up a Battle of Britain with Joshua, 34, once he completes his two-fight series with Usyk. He said: “Congratulations to Joshua, but listen we all know styles make fights and Eddie Hearn’s shouting he’s the best heavyweight in the world, we know he’s not. READ MORE SUN STORIES”He’s already been beaten by Usyk twice and I’ve got to deal with that problem for him. “So after I’ve done that – twice – and if he’s still available, we’ll get it on. Get it on like Donkey Kong!” Wife Paris and Fury watched the boxing from Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty More

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    Conor McGregor posts three-word reaction to Anthony Joshua’s savage KO of ex-UFC champ Francis Ngannou

    CONOR McGREGOR posted a three-word reaction to Anthony Joshua’s savage knockout of Francis Ngannou.AJ finished the ex-UFC champion in two rounds following three knockdowns and one final ruthless right hand.Conor McGregor had a three-word reaction to Anthony Joshua’s KO of Francis NgannouCredit: GettyJoshua stopped Ngannou in two roundsCredit: GettyIt sent shockwaves around the boxing and MMA world with McGregor left in awe as he commented on Joshua’s Instagram post. He wrote: “Nah man. Madness.”McGregor, 35, was ringside in October when Ngannou, 37, made his boxing debut against Tyson Fury. And he astonishingly dropped Fury, 35, only to lose a controversial split-decision. READ MORE IN BOXINGBut Joshua, 34, made no mistake in restoring order in the ring with the savage KO, leaving Ngannou’s future in boxing up in the air. Although the heavyweight star insisted his business in boxing is not over yet. Ngannou said: “You can be sure I’m not done here. It was not my day. He was way better than me. “It sucks, but it’s the game. We all know that.”Most read in BoxingCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL Joshua embraced with Ngannou moments after the stunning KO and even urged him to remain in boxing.He said: “You’re an inspiration. ‘You’ll beat a lot of people. Don’t leave boxing. Don’t leave boxing.”Joshua, 34, then added: “If you need anything, let me know, but we’ll speak another time.”Paris Fury looks horrified as Francis Ngannou collapses to floor after he’s brutally knocked out by Anthony Joshua More

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    Tyson Fury ridiculed by UFC chief Dana White after Anthony Joshua’s brutal KO win over Francis Ngannou

    UFC president Dana White brutally aimed a dig at Tyson Fury following Anthony Joshua’s knockout of Francis Ngannou. AJ finished the ex-UFC champion in two rounds following three knockdowns and one final ruthless right hand. Dana White aimed a dig at Tyson Fury after Anthony Joshua’s KO of Francis NgannouCredit: GettyFury watched on as AJ defeated NgannouCredit: Sky SportsNgannou, 37, came into only his second boxing bout having floored Fury, 35, on his debut only to lose a controversial decision. But White – who saw the Cameroonian walk out on the UFC to pursue boxing – was not surprised to see order restored in the ring. He said: “If Fury trained for the fight and didn’t show up looking like he ate Tyson Fury, that’s probably the way that fight would’ve ended too. “Listen, you know how I feel about the crossovers in boxing – that’s how they end, just like that.”READ MORE IN BOXINGNgannou signed for UFC rivals the Professional Fighters League, who permitted his switch to boxing. It leaves his MMA future up in the air but the heavyweight star insisted his business in the ring is not over yet. Ngannou said: “You can be sure I’m not done here. It was not my day.“He was way better than me. It sucks, but it’s the game. We all know that.”Most read in BoxingCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL Joshua embraced with Ngannou moments after the stunning KO and even urged him to remain in boxing. He said: “You’re an inspiration. ‘You’ll beat a lot of people. Don’t leave boxing. Don’t leave boxing.” Joshua, 34, then added: “If you need anything, let me know, but we’ll speak another time.”Ngannou dropped Fury on his boxing debutCredit: GETTYJoshua brutally knocked out NgannouCredit: ReutersJoshua blasts ‘f*** Tyson Fury’ after overhearing rival’s commentary on DAZN for Francis Ngannou More

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    Anthony Joshua reveals FOUR opponents for next fight… but Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk left off

    ANTHONY JOSHUA has FOUR opponents in mind for his next fight – but none are Tyson Fury or Oleksandr Usyk. Joshua is riding high off a second-round knockout of ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia. Anthony Joshua celebrates knocking out Francis NgannouCredit: ReutersNext up in the heavyweight division is Fury’s undisputed showdown with Usyk on May 18. But the pair are contracted to an immediate rematch, likely ruling them out for a whole year.So AJ will not sit out and wait with his eyes already set on a summer return.He told iFL TV: “Whether it will be in the UK, who knows? But maybe June, June/July.”READ MORE IN BOXINGAfter Fury’s first fight with Usyk, the winner could face being stripped of the IBF title due to their rematch clause.It would leave No1 contender Joshua, 34, in line to challenge for the belt against interim champion Filip Hrgovic, 31.Probed on the potential bout, AJ said: “Let’s go!”Joshua had initially signed to face Deontay Wilder, 38, until the American was stunned in defeat to Joseph Parker.Most read in BoxingCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL And Parker, 32, followed that up with a win over Zhilei Zhang, 40, on AJ’s undercard.So the three heavyweight names are all options Joshua is considering for his next fight alongside Hrgovic. He said: “Wilder, Zhang, Parker. All of them.”Deontay Wilder is still on AJ’s wishlist of opponentsCredit: GettyJoshua blasts ‘f*** Tyson Fury’ after overhearing rival’s commentary on DAZN for Francis Ngannou More

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    ‘Looks like he is in trouble’, say fans as Mike Tyson, 57, releases training footage for Jake Paul fight

    MIKE TYSON has given the first glimpse into his training to fight Jake Paul – but it’s left fans in fear. The heavyweight boxing icon is set to face the YouTuber-turned boxer on July 20 in Texas. Mike Tyson revealed the first glimpse into his training to fight Jake PaulCredit: https://twitter.com/MikeTysonMike Tyson training ahead of Jake Paul bout, https://twitter.com/MikeTysonCredit: https://twitter.com/MikeTysonTyson will be 58 by the time the bout comes around, sparking outrage when the shock fight was announced. Now Iron Mike has released his first bit of training footage since signing on the dotted line. Tyson posted a clip onto his Snapchat page, hitting a heavy bag in what appears to be a photoshoot. But fans were left unconvinced as one said: “I hate to say this but it looks like he is in trouble.”READ MORE IN BOXINGAnother added: “Looks and moves every bit of 57.”One slammed: “Still beautiful to watch at 58. But why fight Jake Paul?”But another argued: “Paul is going to sleep.”Tyson, 57, retired in 2005 but returned in 2020 for an exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr, which ended in an eight-round draw.Most read in BoxingCredit: The SunCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL Meanwhile Paul, 27, is now 9-1 as a boxer with his only defeat coming last year to Tommy Fury, 24. The fight has come under heavy criticism with the likes of UFC president Dana White and Conor McGregor among those bemused.Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson confirmed with ‘biggest fight of the 21st century’ to be shown live on Netflix White said: “He [Tyson] gets mad when I do this but Mike’s 60. What do you guys think about it? Who gives a s**t what I think? It’s not my fight. “I love Mike Tyson, personally as a friend and he’s one of my favourite athletes of all time and let’s see what he can go in there and put together in training camp and come in. “I don’t like to see guys fighting – a 31-year age difference, you guys know what I think of that stuff.”McGregor added: “Oh jeez. It’s a bit strange, you know. The interest is low. I don’t know. I don’t understand it. I wish well for Mike.”Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will fight despite the 30-year age gap More

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    UFC icon Nate Diaz calls out Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder but fans remind him he lost to Jake Paul

    NATE DIAZ called out heavyweight boxing’s finest – before being reminded of his defeat to Jake Paul. Diaz last year put his MMA career on hold to cross over to the ring to face YouTuber-turned boxer Paul. Nate Diaz lost his boxing debut to Jake PaulCredit: GettyAnd he was beaten over ten rounds, even getting floored in the process. But the humbling loss hasn’t deterred Diaz after he took to social media to call out the heavyweight division’s top stars. He posted: “Anthony Joshua Deontay wilder Tyson fury. I’ll whoop all your asses Just so u know.” But fans were quick to hit back as one replied: “Love ya Nate… but you lost to Jake Paul…”READ MORE IN BOXINGAnother said: “You lost to Jake Paul.”One quipped: “You couldn’t beat Jake Paul.”Diaz, 38, walked out on the UFC after his last fight in Tony Ferguson, 40, in September 2022. But he did so with his trilogy series with Conor McGregor, 35, yet to be completed as they sit tied at one apiece after two bouts. Most read in BoxingCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL McGregor called to return on June 29 against Michael Chandler, 37, before settling the score with Diaz in September. He posted on Instagram: “I wish for this on Mexican Independence Day in the sphere. Chandler June. Diaz September. I have let this be known.”Conor McGregor ‘doing everything but fighting’ says fans as MMA legend enjoys boozy night out to watch UFC 299But UFC president Dana White brutally responded:  “Yeah, I’m not doing that fight.” More

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    Besar Nimani dead at 38: Former boxing champion killed in street shooting as police launch investigation

    FORMER boxing champion Besar Nimani has died aged 38 after reportedly being shot while leaving a restaurant.Police have launched an investigation after he was killed in an open street in Bielefeld, Germany, on Saturday night.Former boxing champion Besar Nimani was shot dead in a street in GermanyCredit: GettyNimani won 26 of his 27 matches and once held the IBF European Super Welterweight titleCredit: GettyNimani was an Albanian fighter from Kosovo who moved to Germany in 1997.He won 26 of his 27 professional bouts in the ring from 2011 to 2019.And Nimani also once held the IBF European Super Welterweight title, as well as two German belts.He was reportedly leaving a restaurant on Saturday when he was killed, with Bild claiming up to 10 gun shots were heard.READ MORE IN BOXINGPolice are yet to make any arrests but a major investigation and manhunt is currently underway.A statement from Bielefeld police read: “According to the current findings, the man from Bielefeld was in the area near ‘Obernstrasse’ near ‘Klasingstrasse’ around 18:00. “One or more perpetrators approached and shot the victim. The man from Bielefeld, who was a Kosovar citizen, died at the scene due to the great wounds he received. “A major police operation is currently underway in the Bielefeld city area. The search for the author or authors follows. Most read in Boxing”The investigations by the commission for the investigation of the ‘Ober’ murders are led by chief detective Alexander Scholz.”Nimani’s brother Berati announced the boxer’s death on social media.A post read: “My brother Besar Nimani was killed today in an ambush in Bielefeld, Germany. “May God join us in heaven with him. I will forever be proud of you, I love you.”Euronews claims Nimani was previously injured in a shooting in 2013. More

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    I’m a former boxing world champion, now I’m making my own way as an actor starring alongside Hollywood legend

    KALI REIS is the boxing world champion now making her way as an actor starring alongside a Hollywood legend.The American has a 19–7–1 in the ring and held titles in the middleweight and light-welterweight divisions. Kali Reis is the boxing champ now making her way as an actor starring alongside Jodie FosterReis is a two-weight world championCredit: AP:Associated PressThe American has a 19–7–1 in the ringCredit: GettyBut in 2021 – the same year she had her last bout – Reis starred in a movie thriller called Catch the Fair One. The film follows the story of a Native American ex-boxer and addict who infiltrates a sex-trafficking ring in search of her missing sister. Reis then followed up that role by starring alongside Oscar winner Jodie Foster in the latest series of hit HBO show True Detective.In an interview with The Sunday Times, she said: “Acting is meant to be people like Jodie Foster. READ MORE IN BOXING“I’m this half-breed from Rhode Island. I had a lot of doubts about walking into a very vulnerable, judgy career.”Reis was first spotted by film director Josef Kubota Wladyka, who noticed the boxer using her platform to raise awareness about missing and murdered indigenous women.She said: “He caught me at a weird time. My younger brother had just passed away from brain cancer. “[Wladyka] wanted to implement what I’d been through in the script. I didn’t mind because it helped me connect to the character. Most read in Boxing”I didn’t want to romanticise the sexualisation of these victims. I like raw, authentic, ugly truth. “It’s a dark story, so it was natural to me, but I’d never acted before and didn’t know where to start.”Francis Ngannou walks out to Drake song ahead of fighting Anthony Joshua Reis began boxing at 14 after turning to selling drugs and battling alcoholism before even her teenage years. She revealed: “It found me at the perfect time. “I had to be present, so it put the voices in my head on chill mode, and I liked to fight. “I attest it to the tribe I’m from. We’re strong people, matriarchal people.”Reis won her first world title in 2016 and became a two-division champ four years later. But now she is focusing on acting and won the praise of her legendary co-star. Foster said: “The second I saw Kali, I couldn’t take my eyes off of her. That’s just a gift that you’re either born with or not.”READ MORE SUN STORIESTrue Detective series four was released on January 14 and concluded on February 18. A fifth season has since been confirmed. Co-stars Jodie Foster and Reis attend True Detective: Night Country premiereCredit: Getty More