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TYSON FURY warned he is an expert in rematches – in a warning to Oleksandr Usyk. Usyk became the first four-belt undisputed champion in heavyweight history after taking Fury’s WBC title and unbeaten record in May.Tyson Fury speaking ahead of the console release of boxing video game UndisputedCredit: UndisputedAnd now the two prepare to do it all over again back in Riyadh on December 21. It will be Fury’s fourth career rematch, having faced John McDermott twice as well as Deontay Wilder and Derek Chisora three times. And Fury was quick to remind Usyk that he won all three of the rematch bouts heading into their return in Saudi Arabia. He said ahead of the console release of boxing video game Undisputed: “It’s given me a little bit of a lift. READ MORE IN BOXING”Now I’ve got something really to return for. And here’s the interesting fact, in two decades, no one has ever survived the rematch with me.”Of all the rematches I’ve had, with John McDermott, the trilogies with Chisora, trilogy with Wilder and I’m going into a rematch for this.”I’ve stopped every one of them or knocked them. So yeah, I’m looking forward to the challenge.”Usyk, 37, was forced to vacate the IBF belt to proceed with his December 21 rematch with Fury, 36, back in Riyadh.Most read in BoxingFury’s rematch record John McDermott2009, points win 2010, 9th-round stoppage win Deontay Wilder2018, draw 2020, 7th-round stoppage win 2021, 11th-round stoppage winDerek Chisora2011, points win 2014, 10th-round stoppage win2022, 10th-round stoppage winCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSDaniel Dubois, 27, meanwhile inherited the belt after being elevated from interim champ and knocked out Anthony Joshua, 34, in his first defence.And Fury reckons he will need a similar performance to guarantee victory over undefeated Usyk.He said: “There’s no secret – I’m going in there to knock him out because I don’t think I’m gonna get a decision no matter what I do.”So I have to take it out of the judges’ hands. I believe I have to get him out of there.”Fury and Usyk rematch on December 21Credit: GETTY More

TYSON FURY has responded to pleas to change his coaching team that includes dad John ahead of rematching Oleksandr Usyk. Usyk became the first four-belt undisputed champion in heavyweight history after taking the Gypsy King’s WBC title and unbeaten record in May.Tyson Fury’s corner came under fire following defeat to Oleksandr UsykCredit: AFPBut his crowded corner, led by Sugarhill Steward but also involving assistant Andy Lee and Fury’s dad John, came under fire. John was especially singled out by pundits for shouting over head trainer Sugarhill during the valuable 60 seconds in the corner. But Fury has vowed to stick with his team when probed during the console release of boxing video game Undisputed.He said: “I know what I’ve got to do, nothing drastic.”People can say ‘I want to change trainers or I’ll blame it on me conditioning coach or I’ll blame it on the cook or I’ll blame it on the mouse next door.’READ MORE IN BOXING”I’m not interested in all that. For me, it is the same team, same everything. I know what I’ve got to do. I thought I won the fight last time.”I give him – me boxing all my life and watching boxing my whole career – I give him rounds eight, nine and ten, and round nine was a 10-8.”So that’s what I give him out of the fight, but obviously the judges saw it a bit different, couple of them did.”One of them had me winning. That’s what it was. It was as close as it can be. I didn’t get the nod on the night, I’ll make it back next time.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSUsyk, 37, was forced to vacate the IBF belt to proceed with his December 21 rematch with Fury, 36, back in Riyadh.Daniel Dubois, 27, meanwhile inherited the belt after being elevated from interim champ and knocked out Anthony Joshua, 34, in his first defence. Tyson Fury says Anthony Joshua will ‘NEVER’ be able to escape their fightAnd Fury reckons he will need a similar performance to guarantee victory over undefeated Usyk. He said: “There’s no secret – I’m going in there to knock him out because I don’t think I’m gonna get a decision no matter what I do.”So I have to take it out of the judges’ hands. I believe I have to get him out of there.”Fury and Usyk rematch on December 21Credit: Getty More

TYSON FURY is still haunted by losing one Great British boxing fight – so he will not let Anthony Joshua suffer the same fate. The pair of heavyweight superstars have spent years agonisingly circling each other without yet sharing the ring.Tyson Fury is refusing to give up on fighting Anthony JoshuaCredit: GettyJoshua after losing to Daniel DuboisCredit: GettyFury went through a similar experience when he was lined up to fight Northern rival David Price over a decade ago. But that mammoth match up fell by the wayside – so Fury will not let lightening strike twice when it comes to fighting AJ.He said on TNT Sports: “At the end of the day, it would be a travesty if we didn’t fight. “No matter if he loses 20 more fights, if he doesn’t win another fight and he has 10 years away from the game, it doesn’t matter. READ MORE IN BOXING”We have to fight. I did an interview recently and I said, ‘Look, it doesn’t matter if we’re 50 years old, we’ll have to fight. “I lost one big fight already with David Price, he was a British hope at one stage and that was building up lovely. “That would’ve been a massive fight in Liverpool or Manchester but that’s gone now. And it would be a travesty if we didn’t fight each other.”Fury, 36, looked on course to face Joshua, 34, next year with a double header – from Saudi Arabia to London – being put together behind the scenes.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut AJ looks to have blown it after suffering a knockout loss to Daniel Dubois, 27, at Wembley Stadium.Fury meanwhile rematches Oleksandr Usyk, 37, on December 21 following his undisputed title loss in May and is back in training for the title bout. Tyson Fury hits back at Oleksandr Usyk’s team after being compared to Vladimir Putin as feud hots up ahead of rematchHe said: “I’m ready to rock and roll. I don’t need a 12-week camp. I’ve been boxing all my life. “I’m ready to go tonight, tomorrow, next weekend. Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, it doesn’t really matter. “I can come in the ring at 30 stone and do 15 rounds. I’m a natural at it, do you know what I mean? “All I need is five or six weeks sparring, good sparring this time.” Oleksandr Usyk and Fury rematch on December 21Credit: GETTY More

TYSON FURY could turn his attention to another heavyweight super-fight following Anthony Joshua’s knockout loss to Daniel Dubois.The pair of British superstars looked to have a deal in place for a double header next year – across London to Saudi Arabia. Tyson Fury speaking ahead of the console release of boxing video game UndisputedBut Joshua suffered a brutal KO defeat to Dubois – while Fury is yet to rematch Oleksandr Usyk. And with AJ seemingly out of the picture for now, the Gypsy King is open to a stunning trilogy series with Usyk. He said ahead of the console release of boxing video game Undisputed: “I believe it’ll be one of the great trilogies, me and Usyk, like Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney going back to them days. “They were great fights. And I believe when I beat him again, I’ll definitely do a trilogy with him, 100 per cent. Got to be, one each and then we’ll do a trilogy.”READ MORE IN BOXINGUsyk, 37, became the first four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion in history when he took Fury’s WBC belt and unbeaten record.But to proceed with their rematch, he was forced to vacate the IBF title which Dubois, 27, inherited after being elevated from interim champ.And he sensationally KOd Joshua, 34, in his first defence to further shelve Fury’s plan to face AJ.Joshua has since held talks with promoter Eddie Hearn and Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd a rematch with Dubois – eyed for February – is already in the works.But Fury, 36, does still have his eyes on long-time rival Joshua and next opponent Usyk. Tyson Fury willing to wait until he’s 50-YEARS-OLD to fight Anthony Joshua and says rival ‘knows he’s getting it’Round by round: How Dubois demolished JoshuaANTHONY JOSHUA bravely picked himself up from the floor against Daniel Dubois – until he could no more.AJ was floored four times in five rounds by Dubois before a thudding counter right closed the show in dramatic fashion.Here, SunSport’s Jack Figg takes you round-by-round from the Wembley war.ROUND 1Dubois comes out sharp with the jab as Joshua bounces around struggling to deal with the piston-like left.Huge right hand from Dubois has AJ staggering backwards with his hands far too low from the opening bell.Joshua made to pay for the mistake as he circles out with his hands down and gets dropped by an overhand right.ROUND 2Joshua – saved only by the bell after being floored – struggles to get going as he takes shots to the face.AJ is tottering and teetering around the ring with his guard again dangerously low and inviting pressure on.Joshua is attempting to get back into the bout but his jab looks far too lazy – he doesn’t look to have recovered from the knockdown.ROUND 3AJ comes out with more intent but swings wildly with a right and connects with only thin air.Dubois pours on the pressure and hammers Joshua into the corner scoring another knockdown.The bell sounds but Dubois lands one or two afterwards – again AJ is saved by the clock as the writing looks on the wall.ROUND 4Disaster strikes again with Joshua floored once more – losing his balance as he touches the canvas.The referee gives AJ another fighting chance and Dubois lands a low blow – giving the challenger some valuable respite.Dubois slows down as four rounds come to a close with Joshua showing sensational resilience to hang in there.ROUND 5Joshua lands a huge right hand and Dubois legs buckle – an astonishing turnaround looks to be on the cards.AJ pins Dubois onto the ropes and attempts one of his signature uppercuts but the countering right hand gets there first.Joshua is caught flush on the chin, dropped once more and this time out for good. Dubois scores a stunning KO win.He said: “I look forward to fighting the rabbit again in December and then I’d love to do a trilogy with him after that.”Joshua, he knows he’s getting it.”Even if we’re 50 years old he’s got to fight me. There’s no escaping it, he cannot escape me.”Even if we are 50, we’re still going to sell out Wembley. That is a fact, and anybody they can all get it.”Anthony Joshua after losing to Daniel DuboisCredit: PA More