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      Tyson Fury reveals new ‘full time’ job after shock retirement threw Anthony Joshua mega fight plans into chaos

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      TYSON Fury has revealed his new “full-time” job after quitting boxing.The Gypsy King retired from the ring for a second time last month – which threw hopes of a Battle of Britain fight against AJ out of the window.Tyson Fury has revealed his new ‘full-time’ job after retiring from boxingCredit: ReutersTyson Fury revealed that he’s now training wife Paris full-timeCredit: InstagramFury announced the news in a bombshell Instagram post, saying: “Hey everybody, I am going to make it short and sweet. “I would like to announce my retirement from boxing. “It has been a blast and I have loved every single minute of it.”The 36-year-old hung up his gloves after a second defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in December.Fury’s announcement has been met by scepticism in some quarters, given that he has hung up his gloves before, only to later return.READ MORE BOXINGBut Fury has seemingly doubled down on his exit after confirming his new role as wife Paris’ private personal trainer. He posted a picture of him and Paris on his Instagram story with the caption: “@Parisfury1 training her up now full-time”.Paris was happy enough to see her husband quit in 2022, with the couple raising seven kids together.And the news of her husband’s second retirement is said to have come as a “relief” to Paris, as she gets to spend more time with him.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSMeanwhile, Fury has also been tipped to become a boxing promoter at some time in the future, too.His former promoter Frank Warren, 72, told Sky Sports: “I’d have no problem with him getting involved with us. We’d have a good run together!Tyson Fury and Paris enjoy romantic weekend away at luxury Trump hotel in Scotland as boxer enjoys retirement “He’s got a great brain and he’s very astute.I hope it’s not [goodbye] because he’s got a lot to give boxing outside the ring.”Giving his immediate reaction to SunSport, Warren revealed that he had not been expecting the retirement announcement.He said: “This is the first I’ve heard of it. I haven’t spoken to him today but God bless him.Fury had been tipped for an all-British fight against AJ.And the Watford-boxer’s promoter Eddie Hearn still believes that the fight could happen.He told iFL TV: “I saw that coming. I think, if you ever want to come back and get the max you’ve gotta retire first, ain’t you?READ MORE SUN STORIES”Someone’s gotta bring you out of retirement. So listen, if that’s the last we see of Tyson Fury, good luck to him.”I doubt it, personally, but whatever he chooses to do much respect to him.” More

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      Derek Chisora lets slip Tyson Fury is coming out of retirement as he reveals 36-year-old’s fight plans

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      DEREK CHISORA has claimed Tyson Fury is coming out of retirement for a blockbuster showdown with Anthony Joshua.Fury, 36, seemingly put the final nail in the coffin of the long-overdue Battle of Britain last month by announcing his fifth career retirement.Tyson Fury announced his fifth retirement from boxing last monthCredit: REUTERSFury called it quits again following back-to-back losses to Oleksandr UsykCredit: GETTYDerek Chisora has claimed Fury is coming out of retirement to fight Anthony JoshuaCredit: REXBoxing fans around the world, however, aren’t buying what the Gypsy King is selling, including former foe Chisora.When discussing his next opponent after his decision win over Otto Wallin last weekend, he told Sky Sports: “Who knows?””Right now AJ is healing himself after the defeat from Daniel Dubois. He’s not ready yet.”When he’s ready he’ll come back and I think he’ll come back – not to fight me but to fight the Gypsy King.READ MORE ON FURY”I’ll let the public decide [who next]. I’ll let you guys decide.”Fury, who was spotted ringside for cousin Walter’s decision win on the Chisora vs Wallin undercard, has remained tight-lipped on his future since his latest hanging up of the gloves.The former WBC heavyweight champion has been spending quality time with his family over the last few weeks and looks to be happy with his decision to call it quits.Promoter Frank Warren told BoxingScene: “I don’t speak to him on a regular basis because he’s spending time with his family.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSView of The Sun’s boxing expert: ‘I think it’s a ploy’By Wally Downes JrCALL ME a miserable fat little boxing cynic, but Tyson Fury’s latest retirement just doesn’t wash with me.It wasn’t too long ago we were hearing he had a ten-fight deal with Saudi Arabia, that he was gonna fight Anthony Joshua twice, then he was going to face Joseph Parker twice.He was planning on doing every fight in the world – there was even talk he’d rematch Francis Ngannou and do a better job.IF he has retired, then he goes out with an incredible career having made over £300million in boxing events alone, let alone all the extra stuff.He does so having sacrificed bundles of his own life for such success.We know his wife Paris suffered a miscarriage going into the first Olesandr Usyk fight.We know for Deontay Wilder III, his little girl was put in intensive care, he barely even trained for that fight, he was sleeping on the hospital floor.IF he has retired, IF it is genuine, then it’s been an incredible career.And for the big showman, it’s probably a nice little short sharp way to go out by just posting a video while sat inside his car.But I can’t help but think that it’s a bit of a ploy to drive AJ a little bit crazy.AJ was at the Ring Awards the other day and put out a social media post saying “Fury, where are you? I’m looking for you.”It’s the only fight that AJ wants, and Fury being wise and looking at the Floyd Mayweather playbook, knows that once you retire, you have to be coaxed out of retirement.And how do you coax someone out of retirement? Loads more readies.The fact of the matter is, Fury has always told us: I’m a prize fighter, I do it for money, I’m gonna do it for as long as I can and make as much money as I can.So the idea that he suddenly ducks out now doesn’t seem to ring quite true.As Fury made the announcement, I was with Frank Warren and he said hadn’t spoken to Tyson about it today, but that he hopes that it’s true, that Fury’s done enough and made enough money.IF it’s true, then what an incredible career.Fury and AJ have put British boxing on the map where it’s not been for decades, not since Lennox Lewis 25 years ago.So thank you, but rather than being at his leaving party, which I’m sure The Sun would be invited to, I suspect we’ll see him boxing AJ in Riyadh in a few months. “He had nearly a year in training camp with a fight. One camp, very late into the camp, fell apart because of his cut eye.”He got back in camp again for the Usyk fight. Then he had another camp for it [the rematch].Tyson Fury and Paris enjoy romantic weekend away at luxury Trump hotel in Scotland as boxer enjoys retirement “Last year was a lot of sacrifice for him, not seeing his family, his wife and kids and so forth. He’s making up for it now.”He’s retired, and I’m just looking forward to him being happy.”That’s all I want to do, is see him being happy. He’s retired and God bless him.”Fury brought the curtain down on his career following consecutive defeats to former pound-for-pound king Oleksandr Usyk.Tyson Fury is seemingly enjoying his retirementCredit: NSTAGRAM More

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      ‘I can’t match that’ – Mike Tyson doesn’t hesitate when asked who was most powerful puncher in boxing

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      MIKE TYSON is regarded by many to be one of the most ferocious punchers of all time.But the boxing legend humbly admits he’s NOT the hardest hitter to have graced the heavyweight division.Mike Tyson is viewed by many to be the hardest puncher in boxing historyCredit: GETTYIron Mike knocked out all but two of his opponents on his way to winning the WBC strap in 1986Credit: GETTYBut the boxing legend insists he’s not the hardest puncher the sport has ever seenCredit: AFPIron Mike knocked out all but two of his 28 opponents during his incredible run to the WBC heavyweight title in 1986, which he won at the tender age of 20.The power he displayed in his destructive highlight reel gave his diehard fans hope he could knock out Jake Paul in his ring return last November.Tyson has long taken great pride in his crushing body of work but is adamant the power he showcased paled in comparison to one of his predecessors.When asked to name the hardest-hitting heavyweight ever, he told Fight Camp: “[It’s George Foreman].READ MORE ON MIKE TYSON”I can’t match somebody’s power who’s that big and that much man.”Only thing that allowed me to be exciting was that I did it faster than the other guys.”Foreman stopped all but one of his 38 opponents on his way to winning the unified heavyweight titles against Joe Frazier in 1973.The Olympic gold medallist was renowned for decimating his opponents with ferocious hooks, particularly to the body, after putting them on the back foot.Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSMike Tyson believes George Foreman is the heaviest hitter in boxing historyCredit: GETTYFormer heavyweight champ Foreman packed a nasty wallopCredit: GETTYThat strategy, however, failed him in October 1974 when fought Muhammad Ali in the ‘Rumble in the Jungle’, which he lost via an eighth-round TKO.Like Foreman, power came naturally to Tyson – who still, to this day, is the youngest heavyweight champion in history.’I’m kind of depressed a little’ – Boxing legend Mike Tyson’s alarming confession one month on from Jack Paul fightBut the 58-year-old insists: “Nothing about me was natural.”Only my desire to win was natural, I had a great teacher.”Only you can do that. You’re born with it but somebody has to elicit that.”Tyson suffered a unanimous decision defeat in his controversial crossover clash with Paul last November.He refused to rule out the prospect of lacing up his gloves again but was quickly OVERRULED by his wife, Lakiha. More

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      Jeremy Clarkson intervenes to save struggling Tony Bellew from first question on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire

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      TONY BELLEW was on the verge of being KO’d by the £100 question on Who Wants to Be Millionaire before Jeremy Clarkson’s intervention.The former WBC cruiserweight champion was a recent contestant on the celebrity version of the quiz game, which he appeared on for charity.Retired boxer Tony Bellew recently appeared on Who Wants to Be a MillionaireCredit: ITVThe former WBC cruiserweight champion struggled to answer the £100 questionCredit: ITVHost Jeremy Clarkson had to spoonfed Bellew the answerCredit: ITV’The Bomber’ ended up walking away with £64,000 for a children’s charity, although he would’ve left for nothing had it not been for the intervention of host Clarkson.Bellew, 42, was left bamboozled by the incredibly easy opening question.Clarkson asked the Liverpudlian: “Which of these is a term meaning to socialise with other people, especially those who are deemed important? “Digestive, Shortbread, Ginger Nut or Hobnob.”READ MORE BOXING NEWS”A perplexed Bellew replied: “I’m not going to lie, I’ve never heard of this phrase before.”Clarkson eventually ensured the retired boxer wouldn’t be leaving the show penniless by muttering “hobnob” under his breath.Viewers back home couldn’t quite believe Bellew’s struggle to answer the question. One wrote on X: “Getting the impression that Tony Bellew isn’t a fan of hobnobs.”Most read in BoxingTony Bellew retired from boxing in November 2018Credit: GETTYAnother said: “Tony Bellew on Who Wants to be a Millionaire struggling on the £100 question.”Bellew answered ten questions correctly before cashing out £64k for the Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool.Former world champion Tony Bellew escorted out after gatecashing Jake Paul’s press conferenceThe former fan favourite was hailed for his incredible haul, with one viewer writing: “Absolutely brilliant Tony Bellew.”Another said: “The joy of Tony Bellew was something to behold.”And another said: “Well that was a fight and a half!”One remarked: Well done to Tony Bellew, that was hard if not entertaining work.”Another chimed in: “Well done Tony Bellew – he’s played it well.”Bellew retired from professional boxing in November 2018, just 12 days after suffering a brutal eighth-round KO loss to Oleksandr Usyk. More

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      Daniel Dubois vs Joseph Parker: Start time, TV channel, live stream, undercard for heavyweight title clash

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      DANIEL DUBOIS put his IBF heavyweight title on the line against Joseph Parker as part of a mammoth card in Saudi Arabia.DDD put in a commanding performance in a fifth round stoppage defence of his title against Anthony Joshua at Wembley last September. Daniel Dubois (back) will defend his IBF heavyweight titleCredit: GETTYJoseph Parker is in a hot run of formCredit: GettyJoseph Parker comes into the bout with a record of 35-3-0, having lost just once to Joe Joyce since 2019, and currently holds the WBO interim heavyweight title.This kind of fight could easily main event a pay-per-view, speaking to the quality of the card on display when Artur Beterbiev rematches against Dmitry Bivol.When is Daniel Dubois vs Joseph Parker?Daniel Dubois vs Joseph Parker is set to take place on the undercard of Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol II, on Saturday, February 22.The card gets underway from 4pm GMT, with Dubois and Parker to fight before the main event at around 9pm GMT.The fight will take place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.What TV channel is Daniel Dubois vs Joseph Parker on and can it be live streamed?Daniel Dubois vs Joseph Parker will take place on the Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol undercard, live on DAZN.DAZN will broadcast the fight live to over 200 countries on their website. The event does not require a subscription and is on pay-per-view for £19.99.Coverage gets underway from 4pm GMT.Read more BoxingFull cardArtur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol for the IBF, IBO, WBC and WBO light-heavyweight titlesDaniel Dubois vs Joseph Parker for the IBF heavyweight titleShakur Stevenson vs Flloyd Schofield for the WBC lightweight titleCarlos Adames vs Hamzah Sheeraz for the WBC middleweight titkeVergil Ortiz Jr vs Israil Madrimov for the interim WBC heavyweight titleZhilei Zhang vs Agit Kabayel for the interim WBC heavyweight titleJoshua Buatsi vs Callum Smith for the interim WBO light-heavyweight titleBradley Rea vs Constantino Nanga More

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      Tense moment Richard Riakporhe gives Lawrence Okolie death stare after personal dig about ‘kissing Madonna’

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      LAWRENCE OKOLIE and Richard Riakporhe plugged their heavyweight clash with a row over hugging – and kissing Madonna.Both men were paid big money to join BOXXER and Sky Sports but cruiserweight boogieman Chris Billam-Smith beat them both to win and defend his 14st 4lbs cruiserweight crown.Richard Riakporhe gives Lawrence Okolie a death after personal dig about MadonnaCredit: X formerly Twitter / @QueensberryMadonna is a friend of boxer RiakporheCredit: Instagram / @madonnaIn his 2024 clash with CBS, Okolie turned fans right off by being docked points for holding twice and turning the bout into a hugfest, before being dropped three times and beaten on points.A year later, in an effort to flog his battle with Billam-Smith, Riakporhe posted a photo of himself kissing 66-year-old Queen of Pop, Madonna.Now that both Londoners are rebuilding and rebranding up at heavyweight – against each other on April 5 – they dug up old dirt and slung it across the stage.Okolie revealed their rivalry started at a 2023 movie premiere when he walked over to Riakporhe and said: “Madonna is old now. That was it.READ MORE IN BOXING“I don’t pay too much attention to eye contact and face-offs but he looks very nervous in and around me now.“I am just going to deal with him in good fashion. And then he can go back to kissing Madonna, or modelling, or whatever it is he does.” Riakporhe took offence at the verbal dig but vowed to keep his cool after giving Okolie a death stare.The South Londoner reminded the Co-op Live arena in Manchester that Okolie has poor form for grabbing and holding in big fights against CBS, Sam Sexton, David Light and Matty Askin, dating back to 2018.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“I am not here to play around,” Riakporhe shot back. “There is a big opportunity here to change my life around.“I am not nervous around him, the only thing I have to be worried about is that one of his big hugs might suffocate me. “That’s all that makes me scared or nervous around him. The only way he squashes me is another two-handed bearhug combination.”Lawrence Okolie facing off with RiakporheCredit: PA More

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      Derek Chisora spotted with horror swollen eye after brutal Otto Wallin fight as he meets up with Nigel Farage

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      DEREK CHISORA is nursing a horror swollen eye and battered face following his fight with Otto Wallin.Chisora, 41, defeated Wallin via unanimous decision after dropping his opponent in the ninth and 12th rounds.Derek Chisora made a public appearance after his fight with Otto WallinCredit: AlamyChisora showcased the full extent of his injuries against WallinCredit: AlamyChisora was left with a swollen eye after his war with WallinCredit: RexChisora made an appearance with controversial Reform UK leader Nigel FarageCredit: GettyDel Boy picked up a massive victory but suffered injuries on both eyes which left him soaked in his own blood during the content.The heavyweight made his first public appearance since Saturday’s gruelling bout during a photo call on Monday.Chisora met with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage in front of the cameras at a farmer’s protest.The boxing star let the world see the full extent of his sickening injuries, with his right eye severely swollen.Read More on BoxingA cut could also be seen under his left eye.Chisora, speaking immediately after Saturday’s fight, said: “When I arrived I said I wasn’t going to cry, but I bawled like a baby.”I love the sport, I love the fans. It was a very emotional day.”It was a hard fight. Both of my ears have popped, I didn’t tell my trainers. It was tough.”Most read in BoxingChisora put in perhaps a career-best performance as the judges at the new Co-op Live arena in Manchester called it 117-109, 114-112 and 116-110.War’s clash with Wallin is expected to be his penultimate professional boxing bout.Derek Chisora opens up on retirement and says people ‘don’t care’ about him in ‘scumbag’ sport of boxingChisora is planning to have one final fight, which will mark his 50th match.Del Boy is now the IBF’s mandatory challenger for Daniel Dubois’ world championship.Chisora was a bloody mess during his fight with WallinCredit: Reuters More

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      Olympics to be hit by legal action over Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting after Donald Trump’s ban on trans women in sport

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      THE International Olympic Committee is facing a lawsuit for allowing boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting to compete at the 2024 Olympics.The pair were at the centre of a heated gender row that dominated the Paris Games.Imane Khelif’s participation at the 2024 Olympics caused controversy as she allegedly failed a gender eligibility test 18 months earlierCredit: APTaiwan’s Lin Yu-Ting was also said to have failed the same testCredit: AFPImane Khelif won Under-66kg goldCredit: REUTERSLin Yu-Ting won gold in the 57kg finalCredit: AFPBoth competed at the Games 18 months after being disqualified from the Women’s World Championships for allegedly failing a gender eligibility test.Tests administered by the International Boxing Association are said to have determined that Khelif and Yu-Ting have male XY chromosomes.The IOC, however, permitted the pair to compete – much to the frustration of the IBA.And in light of Donald Trump’s executive order preventing transgender women from competing in female sports in the USA, the Russian-backed organisation has decided to take legal action against the IOC.READ MORE MORE BOXING NEWSA snippet of a statement read: “In light of the gender eligibility issues surrounding boxers in 2022 and 2023, the IBA proactively conducted all necessary testing and subsequently banned individuals deemed ineligible from participating in women’s competitions.”Despite notifying the IOC about the disqualification of Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting, the IOC disregarded this critical information, allowing both athletes to compete in the Qualifiers and ultimately at the 2024 Olympics, where they secured gold medals, denying opportunities to deserving female athletes.”As a result, IBA is filing an official complaint with the Attorney General of Switzerland, Mr Stefan Blatter, regarding the IOC’s actions that facilitated the participation of these ineligible athletes in the 2024 Olympic boxing tournament in Paris.”According to the Swiss law, any action or inaction that poses a safety risk to competition participants warrants investigation and may serve as grounds for criminal prosecution.Most read in BoxingImane Khelif’s 46-second victory over Angela Carini turned into a global talking pointCredit: REX”In addition, similar complaints are to be filed with the Attorneys General of France and the USA.”IBA chief Umar Kremlev said: “President Trump’s order to ban transgender athletes from women’s sport validates IBA’s efforts to protect the integrity of female sports.Gender row boxer Imane Khelif ‘names Elon Musk & JK Rowling in Olympics cyberbullying lawsuit'”Our actions aim to ensure gender equality in boxing.”We urge other International Federations to follow IBA’s example, as we are uniquely positioned to address this issue and advocate for our athletes’ rights.”He added: “IBA will provide free-of-charge comprehensive legal support to our boxers in these lawsuits.”As this is a clear violation of human rights, an outrage towards the female boxers, and simply a crime that should be punished accordingly.”In my personal opinion, Thomas Bach should take the full responsibility for this, as he was in charge when it happened.”And he needs to compensate the damages caused, if the court or any other instance rules this.”Khelif, who won Under-66kg gold, received a barrage of hate after forcing Italy’s Angela Carini to quit a mere 46 seconds into their opening bout.Multiple erroneous reports, most from social media, claimed she was a biological man.Imane Khelif has launched legal action against Elon Musk and JK Rowling for alleged “aggravated cyber-harassment”Credit: ALAMYKhelif has taken legal action against several prominent figures for alleged “aggravated cyber-harassment”, including Elon Musk and JK Rowling.Reflecting on her ordeal, she told El Birard: “Immediately after there was a big uproar from big politicians around the world, athletes around the world.”And even artists and stars, Elon Musk, Trump.. this thing….. that affected me.”I am not lying to you, it affected me. It affected me a lot, hurt me a lot. I can’t describe to you the amount of fear I had.”The scenario was very scary. Thank god, all the people of Algeria and the Arab world knew Imane Khelif with her femininity, her courage, her will.”Honestly, I don’t like to get into politics in sports, but they got into politics in sports.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Sports and politics are two separate things. “These politicians who are oppressing me, they don’t have the right to say that I’m a transgender.” More