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      Jake Paul claims he has agreement to fight Anthony Joshua and reveals date… but brother Logan fears he’s on DRUGS

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      JAKE PAUL claims he has an agreement to fight Anthony Joshua in 2026 – prompting his brother Logan to ask if he is on DRUGS. YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake brazenly called out two-time heavyweight world champion AJ. Logan Paul asked if brother Jake was on drugs after calling out Anthony JoshuaJoshua pictured with Jake Paul in 2022And even Logan – who is one year his senior – asked whether it was a prank or not.He said: “You called out Anthony Joshua – were you on cocaine? Why did you do that?” Jake, 28, responded: “To beat the heavyweight champion of the world. His chin’s gone.” Logan, 29, replied: “But he’s still Anthony Joshua.” READ MORE IN BOXINGTo which Jake hit back: “Which is stiff, and no rhythm and no skill. Just power.”Logan asked once more if Jake was “serious” about the fight and he said with no hesitation: “Yeah. In 2026, we already talked.” Jake first called out Joshua with a series of savage swipes on his podcast.He said: “I want to fight Anthony Joshua – exclusive – because I know I will f***ing beat Anthony Joshua’s ass.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”He doesn’t have a chin, and he has no skill and he’s stiff. I love you Anthony, we’e friends, all this s*** but I want to fight you.”That promoted AJ to quite literally call Jake’s bluff by phoning him up – with the two revealing their chat on the blower to tease a 2026 fight. Eddie Hearn lifts lid on Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul latestJoshua, 35, is coming off a September knockout loss to Daniel Dubois, 27, in September and a recent injury has delayed his return. Jake meanwhile has 11 wins and only one loss as a boxer, coming via split-decision to Tommy Fury in 2023.His most recent win was an eight-round points win over heavyweight great Mike Tyson, 58, in November.The fight was marred in controversy amid the age gap but still a massive 100 MILLION tuned in to watch on Netflix.It led Jake into shock talks for a May 3 cruiserweight bout against Mexican great Canelo Alvarez, 34, in Las Vegas. But Canelo walked away from the deal to instead sign a four-fight deal with Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh.So Jake turned his attention to AJ and promoter Eddie Hearn revealed his star client is on board for the bout.Hearn predicted it would earn Joshua £100MILLION and sent out a fierce word of warning to prankster-gone-prizefighter Jake. He told SunSport: “I wouldn’t be surprised if Jake did it, honestly, because I think he likes a challenge, but he likes the money.”But medically, you’ve gotta be very careful in that fight because that’s dangerous. “That’s no joke, you’re not fighting a 60 year old man, you’re fighting a heavyweight in his prime, that could actually remove your head from your neck and shoulders.”It’s also the fight game, it’s prize fighting, so it’s definitely not a fight AJ’s phoning me out going, ‘Make the Jake Paul fight.’ “I don’t know, I mean the world is so mad we’d do it. But you can’t come out and go, AJ’s stiff, AJ’s got no chin… in 2026, I’ll be ready for him.’ “What about 2025? We don’t have an opponent yet, so if you really want the fight we’ll do it in 2025.”But you might have to wait for AJ to get to 60 to give yourself a chance in that fight.”Hearn has worked with Jake and his Most Valuable Promotions partner Nakisa Bidarian in the past. That included Katie Taylor’s two thrilling wins over MVP poster girl Amanda Serrano and their anticipated trilogy bout on July 11. But Hearn also admitted he had not yet officially reached out for talks with Jake’s camp over a fight with Joshua. He said: “Once they said 2026, it’s just clickbait at that point.”I do acknowledge that Jake is crazy enough, like the Canelo stuff was quite crazy.READ MORE SUN STORIES”But at least Jake’s bigger than Canelo. He’s dwarfed by AJ in every manner.”Jake Paul beat Mike Tyson in his last fightCredit: GettyJake Paul on the phone to JoshuaKatie Taylor, Eddie Hearn, Jake Paul and Amanda SerranoCredit: Rex More

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      ‘They think he’s really good’ – Canelo Alvarez reveals he had to reassure his worried daughter about fighting Jake Paul

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      CANELO ALVAREZ had to reassure even his youngest daughter that Jake Paul is no match for him. The Mexican boxing great was in line to face YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul on May 3 in Las Vegas. Canelo Alvarez with his youngest daughter MiaCredit: @fernandagmtzJake Paul was in talks to fight CaneloCredit: GettyThe deal eventually came to a dramatic collapse – but the shock mega-fight was the talk of playground for Canelo’s youngest daughter Mia. Canelo told SunSport in an exclusive interview: “Maybe her friends told her about the fight.”Because the fathers of her friends told them and everything talking about it – because they don’t know anything about boxing.”That kind of people don’t know anything about boxing and they think Jake Paul is really good fighter. Which he is a fighter, but it’s levels in boxing. READ MORE IN BOXING”And that’s why my daughter told me, ‘You’re gonna fight with Jake Paul?’ And I said, ‘He’s not on my level my love, don’t worry!’ “I think it’s for that fact that people don’t how boxing works.” Paul, 28, was closing in on a blockbuster deal to face Canelo, 34, in a 200lb cruiserweight clash the the T-Mobile Arena. But Canelo walked away at the 11th hour to instead sign a bumper four-bout deal with Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe now returns on May 4 in Riyadh – his first fight outside of Mexico or America – in a super-middleweight undisputed decider against William Scull. And a super-fight against Terence Crawford, 37, is then due to follow in September. Jake Paul reveals talks for Tommy Fury rematch and slams Canelo Alvarez over failed fight Canelo faced losing out the Crawford bout if he had proceeded with the spectacle showdown against Paul – leaving him with no regrets. He said: “I’m very happy. Things happen for a reason and I’m happy with this and I’m gonna enjoy it as much as I can.”Paul has 11 wins and just one loss as a boxer – coming via split-decision against Tommy Fury in 2023. And he most recently caused controversy after bringing Mike Tyson out of retirement at the age of 58. But still a sensational 100 MILLION tuned in to watch the American’s eight-round points win on Netflix. So Canelo has not completely closed the door on Paul – although he struggles to even refer to it as a fight. He said: “Calling it a fight is very difficult for me, man. It’s for me more like event more than a fight and this is not the moment.”Jake Paul beat Mike Tyson in his last fightCredit: GettyCanelo fights William Scull next for the undisputed super-middleweight titlesCredit: Getty More

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      Mikaela Mayer vs Sandy Ryan: Start time, live stream, TV channel, undercard for huge rematch in Sin City

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      MIKAELA MAYER and Sandy Ryan will square off AGAIN this weekend in a massive rematch of their ill-tempered first meeting. In the lead-up to their first fight, the two engaged in off-canvas drama that included Ryan getting struck with a tin of paint.Mikaela Mayer beat Sandy Ryan in their first fight in SeptemberCredit: GettySandy Ryan was targeted with red paint on the day of the first meetingCredit: MatchroomThe pair in intense battle last year with Ryan (left) suffering her second professional career defeatCredit: GettyMayer denied knowing anything about the paint-throwing incident and expressed her hope that their second encounter would be free of problems.Mayer left the gym after criticising Ryan for working with her trainer before to the first bout, in addition to the paint issue.The desire for a rematch has not diminished, despite Meyer’s victory by majority decision, and both fighters will be eager to defeat the other when they return to the ring.The victor is probably headed for a run-in with Lauren Price, who, after defeating fellow Brit Natasha Jonas at the start of the month, added the IBF and WBC welterweight crowns to her WBA and IBO belts.READ MORE IN BOXING When is Mikaela Mayer vs Sandy Ryan?The fight is live from the Fontainebleu in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 29.The event starts at midnight in the UK and 8pm EST in the States.The ring walk for Mikaela Mayer vs Sandy Ryan is scheduled for 11pm ET and 3am GMT, respectively.What TV channel is Mikaela Mayer vs Sandy Ryan on and can it be streamed?Mikaela Mayer vs Sandy Ryan will be available on Sky Sports Action for those in the UK and and ESPN+ in the United States. Viewers will need a subscription in order to watch the fight in the US and the same applies for UK watchers with NOWTV. Mikaela Mayer vs Sandy Ryan full cardMikaela Mayer vs Sandy Ryan – Welterweight, for the WBO female titleBrian Norman Jr. vs Derrieck Cuevas – Welterweight, for the WBO titleBruce Carrington vs Jose Enrique Vivas – FeatherweightEmiliano Vargas vs Giovannie Gonzalez – Light welterweightTroy Isley vs Etoundi William – MiddleweightDelante Johnson vs Kendo Castaneda – WelterweightDedrick Crocklem vs Dionne Ruvalcaba – Light welterweightWhat’s been said?Mayer, who told SunSport about her love of an English breakfast, said: “She didn’t have a rematch clause but if a fight warrants a rematch and the fans want to see it, I’m not opposed to doing that.Most read in Boxing”And speaking from experiences, I didn’t get my rematches that were very much deserving and the fans missed out on that.”I missed out on that too but also the fans missed out on that. So that’s what I’m about, just put on the best fight.”If they want to see it, we’ll just do it again and eliminate all the doubt and hopefully nothing crazy happens this time, so we don’t have any other excuses.” More

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      Trailblazing boxer Inder Bassi won huge battle for Sikh fighters and now faces clash at legendary football ground

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      INDER BASSI hopes to leave behind a lasting memory in the boxing ring – having already done so outside of it.Bassi is 14-2 in his career – turning professional in 2019 – off the back of a title-winning amateur career of 50 wins out of 75. Inder Bassi is a 14-2 professional boxerHe features on SunSport’s Contender series on YouTubeHere he is sparring in the famous Peacock Boxing gymBassi is hard at work preparing for his next boutBut one of the biggest fights Bassi had during his time in the unpaid ranks was the old rule that amateur boxers had to shave off all facial hair. The welterweight from Basildon is a proud Sikh – a religion which prohibits the cutting or shaving hair. Bassi helped campaign to change the the amateur boxing rule – which was in place to stop cuts due to the coarse texture of facial hair. And in 2019, the ban was lifted by England Boxing thanks to the help of Bassi, who features in SunSport’s latest Contender episode on YouTube. READ MORE IN BOXINGThe trailblazer told us: “The overturning of the beard ban – people associate that with my name. “It’s weird because you weren’t allowed a beard in the amateur boxing and like I said, in the professional game, you’re allowed. “In Muay Thai, kickboxing, in any other contact sport you were allowed just weren’t allowed in the amateur boxing. “That held a lot of Sikh boxers back. The belts are something every fighter wants and I want them myself, I’m hungry for belts. Most read in BoxingBassi had to shave his beard in the amateursBut he helped change the boxing ruleHe will be remembered for his work inside and outside the ringCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”But it’s more so for people to remember me as a good man who done something for my community. “The more I fight, the more I win, the more belts I win I’m going to continue smashing them glass ceilings in. They are my belts as well.Moses Itauma: Future Heavyweight King is on Track to Break Mike Tyson’s Record I Contender Documentary”They are my belts that are metaphorical, I can’t see them, I can’t show nobody them but that’s what people are going to remember me for.” Bassi is training out of the Peacock Gym in East London – which has welcomed some of boxing’s greatest ever through its doors. He said: “It’s one of the most notorious gyms in the country. Floyd Mayweather’s been here, loads of legends. Prince Naseem’s trained here. “To belong to a gym where them kind of fighters have trained, it is quite special.” In our episode, Bassi spars hard rounds against an international German boxer in preparation for his next fight. The 28-year-old has won his last two fights having lost an English title bout against Sean Noakes in July. His promoter Jon Trethewey said: “I am a bit biased, Sean won on the night and he did deserve to win, can’t deny that. “But I don’t think we saw the best of Inder that night.” Bassi was beaten by Sean Noakes in an English title fightCredit: PAHe has bounced back with two wins sinceCredit: PANow Bassi has bounced back, he has landed himself a huge fight at Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge. The event is headed up by American legend Roy Jones Jr and former European champion Spencer Oliver. Bassi will take on Lucas Ballingall from Portsmouth, who is 18-2, in the Battle of The Bridge event which is airing on Fight Zone. And Bassi said with a smile: “When I tell people I’m boxing at Stamford Bridge, some say, ‘Oh man, you could have picked a better stadium!’ “But it’s exciting. Everyone’s excited.” It is the first-ever boxing event staged at Chelsea’s West London home – and Bassi was blown away when he visited the SW6. He said: “Expect the unexpected and put in the work and opportunities will come. It’s genuinely a mad sport. READ MORE SUN STORIES”But to be boxing here, when I got the call up to say, you know what you’re on the show, it was a big thing for myself. “I was a bit shocked. It’s everyone’s dream to be boxing on the big shows in front of the bright lights.”Bassi is set to fight at Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge groundHe was blown away on a visit to Stamford Bridge More

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      ‘The ship has sailed’ – Jake Paul brutally hits back at Tommy Fury after Love Island star calls for rematch

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      JAKE PAUL has brutally hit back at Tommy Fury’s call for a rematch. Fury became the first and so far only fighter to defeat YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul – winning a split-decision in Saudi Arabia in 2023.Jake Paul has brutally hit back at Tommy Fury’s call for a rematchCredit: GettyAnd he took to Instagram to hit out at his American rival for recently calling out Anthony Joshua. But Paul – after announcing four new female signings to his Most Valuable Promotions banner – countered back at Fury. He posted: “Tommy Fumbles Fury…the ship has sailed mate. I’m trying to build the sport. You are trying to make a payday and hit the pub.”No judgement. We are just different.” READ MORE IN BOXINGIt followed on the same day Fury – who underwent hand surgery last year to repair an injury – slammed Paul for challenging AJ. He said on Instagram: “Just wanted to give a little opinion on everything I’ve been seeing on social media lately.”Jake Paul versus Anthony Joshua – just wanted to come on here and remind everybody that that bum couldn’t even beat me when I basically had a broken hand.”I had one hand and he still lost. Jake Paul, I’m still your daddy and everybody weighing this fight up, don’t bother because he ain’t worth a shilling.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”And a loss will always be there Mr Paul. Take it easy and have a good day.”Paul, 28, most recently beat Mike Tyson, 58, in November with the fight marred in controversy amid the huge age gap between them.Jake Paul reveals talks for Tommy Fury rematch and slams Canelo Alvarez over failed fight But still over 100 MILLION watched on Netflix – prompting shock talks to fight Canelo Alvarez in May in Las Vegas.But Canelo walked away from the bout to instead sign a four-fight deal with Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh.And with Paul looking for his next opponent, he called out two-time heavyweight world champion Joshua, 35, on his podcast.Paul said: “I want to fight Anthony Joshua – exclusive – because I know I will f***ing beat Anthony Joshua’s ass.”He doesn’t have a chin, and he has no skill and he’s stiff. I love you Anthony, we’e friends, all this s*** but I want to fight you.”AJ’s promoter Eddie Hearn is open to talks and suggested it would earn Joshua £100MILLION and break pay-per-view records.Fury, 25, meanwhile beat Paul’s arch rival KSI, 31, via disputed decision in October 2023 but has not returned since following his surgery.He was due to do so against Darren Till in January but he pulled out after the ex-UFC star threatened to KICK him in the head.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut Fury told fans in a written message: “I’m in the best shape of my life, fit and ready to go.”Got some really big fight news on the way for you guys. Stay tuned!!”Tommy Fury has not returned since beating KSI in October 2023Credit: Getty More

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      World champ Mikaela Mayer reveals her favourite British food after becoming UK fan-favourite ahead of Sandy Ryan rematch

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      MIKAELA MAYER has revealed her love for English breakfasts after winning over British boxing fans. Four of Mayer’s last five fights have been in the UK while her last came against Derby’s Sandy Ryan in New York.Mikaela Mayer has become a British fan-favouriteShe revealed her favourite UK foodCredit: @MikaelaMayer1And the American welterweight world champion credits an English fry up as our best dish – amid a lack of taste in others. Mayer, 34, told SunSport: “Everything’s very bland. I think I went over there and ordered a shrimp cocktail and it’s just completely different.”It just doesn’t taste American. So it’s just what we’re used to and you guys kind of do things a little bit differently.”What I do like about UK food is your guys’ breakfast. Our continental breakfast here in the US is trash.READ MORE IN BOXING”It’s just like muffins and bread but there you guys have like meats and cheeses and vegetables and all kinds of stuff.”So I do love your breakfast at the hotel.” Mayer beat Ryan in a thrilling but disputed decision last September. The fight was marred in controversy as just hours before the first bell as an unknown assailant threw red paint over Ryan. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSRyan did report it to cops and while Mayer maintains she had no part in the stunt – she is ready to settle the score once and for all this Saturday in Las Vegas. Mayer, 34, said: “She didn’t have a rematch clause but if a fight warrants a rematch and the fans want to see it, I’m not opposed to doing that.Inder Singh Bassi: Sikh Boxing Trailblazer on the Path to becoming World Champion | Contender Documentary”And speaking from experiences, I didn’t get my rematches that were very much deserving and the fans missed out on that. “I missed out on that too but also the fans missed out on that. So that’s what I’m about, just put on the best fight. “If they want to see it, we’ll just do it again and eliminate all the doubt and hopefully nothing crazy happens this time, so we don’t have any other excuses.”Mayer defends her WBO belt against Ryan while Wales’ Lauren Price owns the WBC, WBA and IBF belts.Price, 30, defeated Natasha Jonas, 40, in the 147lb unification with Mayer already eyeing a potential return to her second home. She said: “I love fighting in front of the UK fans. I really enjoyed the last two years fighting over there, I don’t regret it. It is part of my story.”But I might have to go back there. Lauren Price has three belts and I’ll have one. READ MORE SUN STORIES”So I’m not naive to the fact that I might have to go over to the UK to unify. “It is what it is but I just want to make sure that I cross all my T’s and dot all my I’s and make sure I’m putting myself in the best position and taking care of myself.”Sandy Ryan and Mayer prepare to rematchCredit: Getty More

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      Ipswich super-fan Fabio Wardley teases huge Portmand Road fight… in bid to give Tractor Boys something to cheer about

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      IPSWICH super-fan Fabio Wardley hopes to bring a huge fight to Portman Road – and give the Tractor Boys something to cheer about. Kieran McKenna’s side are facing relegation just one year on from being promoted to the Premier League for the first time. Ipswich super-fan Fabio Wardley hopes to bring a huge fight to Portman RoadCredit: Ipswich Town But for heavyweight Wardley, it is a totally different story having recently improved to 18 wins and just one draw in his last bout. The former British and Commonwealth champion is closing in on a massive next fight – targeted for the home of his beloved Ipswich. Wardley, 30, told SunSport: “We don’t know all the details exactly. “Me and the team are working closely with Frank Warren, obviously Queensbury as well to try and pull something off at Portman Road this summer.READ MORE IN BOXING”Boxing is boxing. At the end of the day, it’s never simple, it never comes off exactly how you want it to.”So the whos, the whens, the ifs and the maybes are all still very much floating around in the air. “But it’s a key priority for us at the moment, Portman Road.”Wardley brutally knocked out and hospitalised Frazer Clarke, 33, in their October rematch which came after their epic draw seven months prior. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThere was talk of the rematch heading to Portmand Road before it eventually landed in Riyadh. Now Wardley has vacated his British belt in a bid to focus on world titles while being linked with WBA “regular” champ Kubrat Pulev, 43. Eddie Hearn provides update on Anthony Joshua’s injury and Tyson Fury fightAnd he said: “I wanted it to be a real fight, real contender, real show for everyone, for the fans and supporters that would travel out and watch, support and tune in.”So I wanted it to be a real big event. So you need the right dance partner for that. “There was considerations of me versus Frazer second fight of it being there but logistically it didn’t marry up perfectly.”But post that, I was thinking, right OK, cool, I’m in the top ten now with every governing body we need to find a big name and see if we can pull that off.”Ipswich are nine points from safety and face a fight to avoid the drop – but Wardley’s next bout could help turn fortunes around at Portman Road. He said: “They’re strong boys as well, they’re tough boys, they can fight through. READ MORE SUN STORIES”Look, I’m an Ipswich boy born and bred, so we know what we can do. We’re not not scared of adversity so they can power through.”But hopefully they can do their bit and if everything all does come off how we want it to, then yeah, sometime maybe in the summer I could do mine as well.”Wardley has vacated his British titleCredit: Getty More

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      ‘Most beautiful phone call’ – Eddie Hearn reveals new ‘ideal world’ hopes for Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight

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      EDDIE HEARN is still holding out for the phone call of his career – where Tyson Fury returns to fight Anthony Joshua. Joshua was knocked out by Daniel Dubois in September while Fury suffered two points losses on the bounce to Oleksandr Usyk in 2024. Tyson Fury with promoter Eddie HearnCredit: �Mark Robinson Photography/MatchroomAnthony Joshua and HearnCredit: GettySo the pair of beaten British legends looked to dust themselves off and settle their score once and for all. But that was until Fury decided to announce a shock retirement in January – leaving AJ & Co in the lurch. The Gypsy King – unlike in the past – has so far appeared content to leave the gloves hung up – but Hearn has not lost hope just yet. He told SunSport: “In an ideal world, Tyson Fury gets off the sofa and goes, I”m bored. I wanna roll the dice with AJ.’READ MORE IN BOXING”And that phone call would be the most beautiful phone call I’ve had in my career, and it may come, but if it doesn’t, we’ve gotta find an opponent.”And, he’s gotta be 100 per cent physically right because this is arguably the most important decision and moment of his career because it’s the final ones.”Joshua had gone back into the gym gearing up for what could be one of his last fights – until a secret injury set him back. Hearn revealed: “It’s the same injury that he had before, which I’m not gonna go into.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”It’s nothing major, but the problem is with these big guys you’re kind of getting through a niggle, and that’s really what it is.”It’s not something that requires an operation but he went back into training camp and just can’t punch.Eddie Hearn lifts lid on Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul latest”Like he needs to punch and if you watch how these boys throw – it’s not like you or me just going out and hitting a few pads – it’s like it’s heavy duty.”And he needs about another six weeks from now till he can punch properly.”With Fury not budging on retirement, Hearn’s second port of call would be a rematch with Dubois. But the IBF champion wants to also rematch Usyk – who beat him in 2023 following a controversial low-blow which the Londoner argued was legal. It leaves Agit Kabayel and Joseph Parker – who hold the WBC and WBO interim belts respectively – as other options. And long-time American rival Deontay Wilder – once heavyweight champ himself – is another alternative to fight AJ. Hearn said: “We’re in no tearing rush. The next move is so important for the last chapter, because that’s what it is. READ MORE SUN STORIES”We just gotta get it right and if we can’t get Dubois or if we can’t get Fury then we’ve gotta fight someone else.”And that could be Parker. That could be Kabayel, that could be, I don’t know, Wilder, anyone.” Deontay Wilder and Joseph Parker are options to fight AJCredit: gettyAgit Kabayel could also fight ex-sparring partner Joshua More