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      When is Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2? Date, UK start time, live stream, undercard for HUGE heavyweight rematch

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      TYSON FURY and Oleksandr Usyk are doing it all over again to wrap up a huge year of heavyweight boxing!The two juggernauts went head to head in the first heavyweight undisputed fight this CENTURY – with Usyk winning a controversial split decision.Oleksandr Usyk won a split decision in a brilliant heavyweight unification fight against Tyson FuryCredit: GettyAnd in a bout fit for that mantle, Fury and Usyk played out a thrilling battle with both men in control and also struggling at various points in the fight.Usyk started on top before showboating Fury won the middle rounds and appeared to be well on top.However, a ninth-round volley saw Usyk FLOOR Fury and swing momentum back his way.With four major world titles up for grabs both men gave it their all in one of the best fights in memory.READ MORE IN BOXINGIt went to the judges with the fight ending in a controversial split decision going in the Ukrainian’s favour –  115-112, 114-15, 114-113.Wally Downes Jr reacts as Usyk dethrones Tyson Fury is epic Saudi clashWhen is Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk rematch taking place?Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 will take place on Saturday, December 21.The Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia hosts the big fight.The ring walks are expected from around 11pm BST.Most read in BoxingWhat channel will the fight be on?DAZN , TNT Sports and Sky Sports are likely to broadcast Fury vs Usyk once again on PPV in the UK.The cost is expected to be around £19.95.Will all heavyweight titles be on the line in the rematch?This time round, however, it will NOT be an undisputed heavyweight title fight.This is because Usyk vacated the IBF title following his win so the mandatories for the belt could get their shot.Daniel Dubois was upgraded to the IBF heavyweight champion, and has since defended it in dominant fashion – knocking out Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium in front of a British record 96,000 crowd.So it is only Usyk’s WBA, WBC and WBO heavyweight titles up for grabs.Daniel Dubois is now the IBF heavyweight championCredit: REUTERSFury vs Usyk cardThe undercard for Fury vs Usyk has yet to be confirmed. Follow SunSport for all the latest details on the huge rematch. More

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      Boxer Mylik Birdsong, 31, shot dead in Los Angeles just weeks before he was set to appear on UFC card

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      PROFESSIONAL boxer Mylik Birdsong has died aged 31 after being gunned down.The 15-1-1 fighter was tragically killed in a shooting on Sunday in Los Angeles.Mylik Birdsong has passed away at 31Credit: Instagram @kingmylik_theboxerBirdsong was due to return to the ring on a UFC Fight Pass card next monthCredit: Instagram @kingmylik_theboxerBirdsong, nicknamed “King Mylik”, was the reigning World Boxing Foundation International Welterweight champion.While he was also due to return to the ring for the first time since March next month on a UFC Fight Pass card.Reports tell of the horrendous moment Birdsong lost his life near Watts, Los Angeles, after a shooting at around 4:50pm on Sunday.Several men inside a dark-coloured SUV are said to have driven up to the fighter and opened fire.READ MORE IN BOXINGThe police say that Birdsong tried to flee the situation but was chased down and shot again.The boxer died in hospital later that day after first responders had tended to him.News outlet KTLA were told by police that Birdsong sustained seven gunshots to his torso.Investigations are understood to be ongoing with police looking for the gunmen who had fled the scene before authorities arrived.Most read in BoxingBirdsong, an LA native, was set to fight Gor Yerisyan at the Commerce Casino on October 26.Tributes from fans of the exciting fighter have poured in online.One wrote: “Tragic news. RIP Mylik Birdsong”.While another added: “Such a tragic loss. Another life cut short too soon. RIP Mylik.” More

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      Conor McGregor reveals talks worth ‘hundreds of millions’ for two-fight boxing and MMA deal with unbeaten champ

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      CONOR McGREGOR revealed talks worth “hundreds of millions” to fight Terence Crawford in BOTH boxing and MMA. McGregor put his UFC career on hold in 2017 to face ring great Floyd Mayweather in a crossover clash worth huge sums. Conor McGregor revealed talks to fight Terence Crawford in boxing and MMACredit: GettyMcGregor lost his boxing debut to Floyd MayweatherCredit: Rex FeaturesHe lost in ten rounds but has been linked with a return to boxing ever since to fight the likes of Manny Pacquiao and Canelo Alvarez. But there have been efforts to bring unbeaten boxer Crawford – who wrestled in his youth – over to the cage as part of a two-fight deal. McGregor said during a live stream with Duelbits: “Crawford is very slick, he also has a wrestling background pedigree. “You know they’re always talking to me about bouts. I’ve already boxed a boxer, and the best boxer in MMA is me. READ MORE IN UFC”You know what I mean? I generate the most. We were talking back and forth about a two-fight deal.” In Crawford’s last fight he beat Israil Madrimov to win the WBA super-welterweight world title. It was also his first with Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh’s Riyadh Season – who recently partnered with the UFC. And McGregor, 36, claimed Crawford, 37, was approached for a never-before-seen double header only to turn it down. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMcGregor said: “He rings up Crawford in front of me the day after the fights.“I get on the phone and say ‘Crawford, they’re here talking about you and me. Two-fight deal, MMA first, boxing second.Conor McGregor sends Dana White blunt message after being told he WON’T make UFC return this year”I know you have an extensive wrestling background, and balls the size of a Bengal tiger. “They’re asking for a fight, it’ll be hundreds of millions on the line. ‘What’s up?’, I said. “And then he goes, ‘I don’t fancy taking a kick off Conor McGregor’, that’s what he said. You have to respect that.”Crawford is a four-division champion and considered one of the best boxers on the planet. He is currently eyeing a super-fight against Mexican icon Canelo Alvarez, 34, despite rumours of pondering retirement. McGregor meanwhile has been out of action since July 2021 when he broke his leg before being ruled out of his return bout in June. READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Irishman was forced to pull out of facing Michael Chandler due to a toe injury. Chandler, 38, has since signed to rematch Charles Oliveira, 34, on November 16 to leave McGregor’s next fight in doubt. Terence Crawford is considered one of the best boxers on the planetCredit: GettyMcGregor has been out if the cage since 2021Credit: Getty More

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      ‘He’ll find out very quickly’ says Jake Paul as he issues fierce warning to Mike Tyson about big risk in Netflix fight

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      JAKE PAUL has fiercely warned Mike Tyson about taking too many risks in their fight. Paul, 27, faces heavyweight great Tyson, 58, on November 15 in a clash that has attracted controversy over the age gap.Mike Tyson is due to fight Jake Paul on November 15Credit: EPAAnd he is expecting an early onslaught from the Baddest Man on The Planet – but is armed with the artillery to fire back. Paul told the Daily Mail: “I mean, it’s just being alert and knowing what to do in that situation.”I could definitely see him trying to [go for an early KO], but he’ll find out very quickly that I also have a ton of power. “So doing that with a guy like me isn’t always the smartest thing to do, because I’ll catch one of his shots then counter.” READ MORE IN BOXINGPaul is 10-1 in his boxing career with only a split-decision loss to Tommy Fury, 25, last year blemishing his record. Tyson meanwhile officially retired in 2005 after two dismal defeats and struggles in his personal life. But he did return in 2020 for an exhibition bout against fellow legend Roy Jones Jr. That was nothing more than a glorified spar – but his fight with Paul has been professionally sanctioned with records on the line. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSTyson was forced to pull out of the original July 20 fight after suffering an ulcer flare up in his stomach. But he has since been deemed medically fit to resume training. Mike Tyson sends chilling warning that Jake Paul ‘has to go’ as he claims ‘I started his career, now I’ll finish him’ As well as pre-fight drug testing for the both, Tyson will undergo additional heart and brain exams due to his age. Iron Mike also had his request for shorter two minute rounds with bigger 14oz gloves accepted – as well as being a pro fight not an exhibition. And Paul said ahead of the Netflix fight: “It’s interesting, I’m just, I’m just basing s*** off of facts.”He’s like, ‘Watch your shape, watch your shape’. I’m like, alright, but you watch it. “It could be to his advantage. I think it’s also smart that he’s doing that. I’m fighting on all of his rules and what he wanted. “He wanted it to be a pro fight. He wanted eight, two-minute rounds. So I’m giving him everything he wants. “I’m going to his playground, and I’m going to beat his ass.” More

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      Anthony Joshua brutally told his career is ‘OVER’ as boxing promoter suggests final ‘good’ fight after Dubois KO

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      BOB ARUM has brutally told Anthony Joshua his boxing career is all-but “OVER” after defeat to Daniel Dubois.AJ hit the canvas FOUR times on the way to his fifth-round knockout loss against Dubois in front of a British-record 98,000 fans.Anthony Joshua following defeat to Daniel DuboisCredit: GettyJoshua suffered a devastating knockout defeat against DuboisCredit: GettyJoshua has talked down retirement in the aftermath and is already being lined up for a rematch. But Hall of Famer Arum – a promoter across seven decades – sees no way back for AJ other than a fight with Deontay Wilder. He told FightHub: “No, you don’t have an off night getting the s*** kicked out of you that way. “I just think AJ has been through a lot of wars. And I think it’s over for him as well as over for Wilder.READ MORE IN BOXING“Maybe they can fight each other, that’d be good.”Wilder is coming off two defeats against Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang.The American, 38, has not officially hung up the gloves and his coach Malik Scott spoke out to talk down retirement. Joshua, 34, meanwhile met with promoter Eddie Hearn and Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh just days after his loss to Dubois.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd Hearn revealed all parties are on board for a potential rematch – targeted for February. He said talkSPORT: “Rematch clauses come in many different forms.Why Anthony Joshua having an immediate rematch against Daniel Dubois is ‘the end of his career’ after brutal KO loss”We have a fight with Riyadh Season. One of our options is to fight Daniel Dubois again, and our contract is with them.”His Excellency [Turki Alalshikh] will deal with Frank and Daniel and make that fight happen. The terms will have to be agreed with them.”We have already agreed our terms, we have the option to rematch with Dubois.”Our meetings with His Excellency, he wants the rematch. AJ will always want the rematch.”Daniel wants the rematch too it’s the biggest fight for him and they will fancy it.”It is a case of going away and talking about, do we go straight into the rematch? And when will it be?”It was a heavy night at the office, we aren’t going back to fight in 10-12 weeks, he needs his rest and time to recover.”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. More

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      Anthony Joshua plummets down Ring Magazine rankings after Daniel Dubois KO but fans slam ‘disrespectful’ fall

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has plummeted down the Ring Magazine’s heavyweight rankings following defeat to Daniel Dubois.AJ was knocked out by a brutal right hand in round five in front of a British-record 98,000 fans at Wembley. Anthony Joshua was knocked out by Daniel DuboisCredit: GettyIt leaves Joshua’s career hanging in the balance meanwhile Dubois has never looked better – with their Ring rankings a reflection. AJ has shot down to SEVENTH while Dubois is up at second behind No1 challenger Tyson Fury and champion Oleksandr Usyk.Joshua, 34, has shunned retirement talk in the aftermath of his loss and is already being lined up with a rematch against Dubois, 27.Usyk, 37, meanwhile faces Fury, 36, for the second time on December 21 following his undisputed title victory in May. READ MORE IN BOXINGBut to proceed with the Riyadh rematch he was forced to vacate the IBF belt which Dubois inherited after being elevated from interim champ.Reacting to the updated list, Fury posted: “Back to number1 on dec21 been repping 22 years and counting.” Joseph Parker is third in the Ring rankings following a run of five wins, including one against Deontay Wilder.In his last fight, the New Zealander beat Zhilei Zhang, who is one place below in fourth.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAgit Kabayel breaks into the top five after a good run of wins with his last coming in May against Frank Sanchez.Martin Bakole is one place above Joshua off the back of his victory over American prospect Jared Anderson.Below AJ is Filip Hrgovic who was beaten by Dubois in an IBF title fight.Efe Ajagba comes in at ninth while Justis Huni breaks into the top ten after going 9-0.’Are you not entertained? I’m a gladiator’ – What Dubois and Joshua said after brutal fightDANIEL DUBOIS annihilated Anthony Joshua’s dream of becoming a three-time world heavyweight champion, writes Wally Downes Jr.Joshua was floored FOUR times as Dubois landed an astonishing fifth-round knockout in front of a record 96,000 Wembley crowd and millions of TV viewers to retain his IBF belt.AJ, 34, never recovered after being downed in the first round of last night’s Battle of Britain showdown as a huge Dubois right-hand haymaker caught him flush on the chin.Here’s what they said after the fight:DANIEL DUBOIS“Are you not entertained? I’m a gladiator, a warrior to the bitter end. This is the biggest win of my career. I couldn’t let this opportunity go and now I want to go to the top level of this game.“I’ve been on a roller-coaster ride and this is my time. I’m not gonna stop until I reach my full potential.”ANTHONY JOSHUA“As p***ed off as I am, it is what it is.“I had a sharp, fast opponent and there were a lot of mistakes from me. Credit to my opponent and his team.“We rolled the dice and came up short. You know I’m p***ed but I’m going to keep cool and give respect to my opponent.”FRANK WARREN (DUBOIS’ PROMOTER)“It was a phenomenal fight, like  Hagler v Hearns.“A brilliant fight and everybody has seen a champion’s performance tonight.“Daniel has shown his courage, his skills.“AJ caught him with a shot towards the end and I was worried, but what a fabulous, fantastic fight.”EDDIE HEARN (AJ’S PROMOTER)“AJ shipped a huge right hand  in the first round and  was fighting on heart.“He hurt Daniel at the end of the fourth and then again in the fifth, but got greedy and walked on to a right hand and that’s all she wrote.“I’m sure Anthony will exercise the rematch clause.”Anthony Joshua warned not to repeat tactic that ‘didn’t do s*** for him’ as he’s told to rematch Dubois straight away More

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      Oleksandr Usyk accused of CHEATING in blistering attack by Daniel Dubois’ trainer who says champ ‘deserves Oscar’

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      OLEKSANDR USYK has been accused of CHEATING in a blistering attack by Daniel Dubois’ trainer. Usyk beat Dubois in nine rounds last year – but only after some controversy. Daniel Dubois’ infamous low blow against Oleksandr UsykCredit: TNT SportUsyk was slammed for ‘cheating’ by trainer Don CharlesCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunDubois’ head trainer Don CharlesCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunDubois floored the Ukrainian legend in the fifth with a body shot that was deemed low. Replays sparked huge debate on whether the punch was on the belt line and legal – or a low blow. Most importantly, referee Luis Pabon deemed it below the belt and no knockdown was scored with Usyk given time to recover. Still, Dubois’ coach Don Charles believes the unified heavyweight champion faked the reaction and deserves an academy award for it. READ MORE IN BOXINGCharles said on talkSPORT: “Everything was stacked up against us, we knew about it, we knew about everything. This is actually personal.”I shouldn’t make it personal, it’s always about the fighters, and it still is about the fighters. I don’t get in the ring to take punches or give punches.”Mr Usyk is fake. Exceptional boxer, masterful boxer, a genius of what he’s done and what he can do. But he’s a fake and he’s a liar and a cheat.”It’s well documented. He is a guy who says he’s a God fearing man, he’s always crossing himself.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”This is going out to Usyk – if you believe in the same God that I and the world population do, what we refer to as God, one of the ten commandments is you cannot cheat. That’s against one of the ten commandments.”Make your mind up, do you worship God or not? Because if you do, the cheating and the acting he did when Daniel dropped him, he should win an Oscar for that acting.”Why Anthony Joshua having an immediate rematch against Daniel Dubois is ‘the end of his career’ after brutal KO lossDubois launched an appeal with the WBA but it was denied – with an investigation accepting ref Pabon’s decision. Usyk, 37, went on to beat Tyson Fury, 36, in May to become the heavyweight division’s first ever four-belt undisputed champ.But to proceed with the December 21 rematch, he was forced to vacate it with Dubois, 27, being elevated from the interim belt.And in his first defence, he sensationally knocked out Anthony Joshua, 34, in front of a British-record 98,000 fans. A rematch is now on the cards while Dubois has also called out Usyk, ahead of the rematch with Fury in Riyadh.Anthony Joshua suffered a devastating knockout defeat against DuboisCredit: Getty More

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      Major change set for all Matchroom Boxing shows as fans say ‘great move for supporters and the sport’

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      EDDIE HEARN has confirmed a major change to his Matchroom Boxing shows that has been hailed by fans.The promoter, 45, regularly puts on fight events across the UK, as well as internationally in the US and other territories.Eddie Hearn has been praised for his latest change to Matchroom’s boxing showsCredit: GettyAnd he has now revealed he is set to address a major frustration many boxing viewers have had for years.The main events for British boxing shows have often started very late – with the first bell sometimes ringing later than 11pm.However, Hearn has confirmed to The Stomping Ground he intends for all UK shows to have a 9pm main event ring walk time moving forwards.He also wants shows to be completed by 10pm.READ MORE IN BOXINGThis will be music to the ears of fight fans who have either had to get home from venues incredibly late or stay up watching the event on TV until the early hours.Reacting to Hearn’s comments, one fan said: “I’m not a big fan of promoters, but I’ve got to hand it to Eddie…great move for fans and sport of boxing!!”Another added: “So much better this!”A third replied: “Spot on, hate having to rush out of Wembley to catch last train.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSWhile a fourth responded: “Great move from Eddie.”And a fifth said: “10pm main event start is the sweet spot.”Why Anthony Joshua having an immediate rematch against Daniel Dubois is ‘the end of his career’ after brutal KO lossHearn promotes a number of the biggest fighters in the world including Anthony Joshua, Dmitry Bivol, Jai Opetaia, Jesse Rodriguez, Katie Taylor and Shakur Stevenson. More