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      Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE RESULT: Taylor suffers first LOSS as Cameron wins in Dublin – updates

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      CHANTELLE CAMERON has defeated Katie Taylor in Taylor’s homecoming in Dublin.Cameron won by a majority decision 96-94, 96-94, 95-95 on the scorecards.
      The loss was Taylor’s first as a pro, as Cameron retained her undisputed super-lightweight titles.

      Result: Cameron wins by majority decision

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      Taylor vs Cameron
      Taylor says: “I’m not sure, it was obviously very close, it’s not how I wanted my homecoming to go, I am just grateful for all the support, thank you very much. 
      “Congrats to Chantelle, thanks for the opportunity to fight for your belts, and I look forward to the rematch.
      “I wouldn’t say I was surprised how fast she was, it was a tough battle, I just came up short tonight, I look forward to when we face each other again.”
      Taylor vs Cameron
      Cameron says: “I was petrified, I have seen it before, I thought i’m not going to get the decision.
      “Katie is a great fighter, but I turned up to the occasion.
      “I don’t mind getting hit, it’s one of them where they let me off the leash.
      She is so fast, rapid, tough, I thought maybe I have nicked some rounds there.”
      Taylor vs Cameron
      Judges score the bout, 95-95 a draw and 96-94 to your winner… AND STILL the undisputed champion, Chantelle Cameron.
      It’s heartbreak for Katie Taylor in her Irish homecoming fight, with Cameron’s power and pressure getting the job done.
      Taylor suffers defeat for the first time.
      Taylor vs Cameron
      Round 10 – Taylor looks on shaky legs but comes back with a big right hand.
      Uppercut fires in for Cameron and the two clinch, both looks exhausted after putting on such a scintillating fight.
      Clacker for the final ten seconds go and both warriors fight to the final bell – we await the judges scorecards.
      Taylor vs Cameron
      Round 9 – Cameron lets her hands go but Taylor catches her with a left hook in response.
      Cameron backs Taylor to the ropes and unloads, it’s heavy stuff from the champion.
      But Taylor fires back with a stunning combination, amazing action here as we head into the 10th and final round.
      Taylor vs Cameron
      Round 8 – Cameron walks into a right hand coming forward but blocked some left hooks before doing so.
      A nice combo fires in for Taylor, finishing on the left hook, but Cameron is relentless on the front foot.
      Taylor has landed some eye-catching shots but Cameron has been non-stop on the attack.
      Taylor vs Cameron
      Round 7 – Cameron chases Taylor down, threatening with the right hand.
      Big combination from Cameron finishes with a left hook and lands flush on Taylor’s chin.
      Cameron backs Taylor up and smashes her body, the champion looks strong here despite a late fightback in the round.
      Taylor vs Cameron
      Round 6 – Big right hand bowls in for Cameron and a left hook follows to the body.
      But Taylor comes back with a big combination in close, thrilling stuff.
      Excellent action on the inside as both landed heavy leather, back and forth stuff in the centre of the ring.
      Taylor vs Cameron
      Round 5 – Couple of sharp counter left hooks land for Taylor as she spins off.
      But Cameron comes forward and lands some big combinations with Taylor backed into the corner.
      Back and forth action at the end of the round with both landing scoring shots… hard one to call here.
      Taylor vs Cameron
      Round 4 – Solid double jab and right hand for Cameron early.
      Big uppercut from Cameron and she comes forward again, Taylor a bit of a static target.
      Solid combinations from Cameron but Taylor did return fire with a right hand over the top but the champ has come on strong here.
      Taylor vs Cameron
      Round 3 – Counter right hand lands for Taylor over a jab from Cameron.
      Another counter combination sees Taylor slip and come back with three shots.
      Cameron is relentless on the front foot but she’s walking into shots doing so, solid start from Taylor.
      Taylor vs Cameron
      Round 2 – Cameron traps Taylor in the corner but the challenger ducks and dives underneath.
      Big right hand from Taylor lands down the pipe and the crowd go crazy for it.
      Another right hook and left follows, Taylor is finding home with her shots here in a big round for her.
      Taylor vs Cameron
      Cameron comes out fast on the front foot pumping out her jab but Taylor is light on her feet and evades.
      Taylor lands a couple of counter combinations in close and even a right hand on the money.
      Cameron the aggressor in the opening round but Taylor landed some flashy combinations in spurts in what was a lively opener.
      Taylor vs Cameron
      Both introduced and we are ready to go.
      Taylor moves up from lightweight and undisputed champion to challenge for all four super-lightweight titles.
      Cameron in the opposite corner is also unbeaten and carries the weight and size advantage.
      Taylor vs Cameron
      Both fighters are in the ring after Taylor’s lengthy but sensational ring entrance.
      We’re moments away from seeing the homecoming of Taylor’s Irish boxing career.
      Both fighters be be officially introduced by David Diamante
      Taylor made for it
      And here comes Katie Taylor.
      Fighting as a professional for the first time in Ireland and in the first boxing event in the nation for almost a decade.
      The nation’s most beloved sports star has returned home – at last.
      Cam on then
      Champion Chantelle Cameron walks first to the ring – despite defending her belts.
      She looks calm, composed and ready for action as she walks to the ring to some boos but nothing too hostile.
      Maybe the home crowd are saving themselves to blow the roof off for Taylor’s walkout.
      Nearly there…
      Now past 10.45 and still no ringwalks…
      Thankfully, we’ve got past the customary Sweet Caroline and we shouldn’t be too long.
      Anticipation is building here inside the 3Arena as hometown hero Katie Taylor prepares to come home.
      Taylor made
      A DM to Eddie Hearn started Katie Taylor’s professional boxing career – now she is on the brink of history.
      Hearn told SunSport in Dublin: “When she won gold in 2012, I was like, ‘Wow, that was unbelievable. The atmosphere and everything, she’s a huge star’.
      “But she never really wanted to turn pro, there was talk about it. When Rio came around, there was more talk about it.
      “It didn’t go the way she wanted it to. And then she said, ‘I wanna turn pro.’ After that is when she sent me the message.
      “There was no market for women’s boxing, there was no interest from broadcasters or fans. I just had the meeting out of respect for her.
      “But it was during that meeting I just thought, ‘Wow, you’re amazing. I’d quite like to be part of this, we could be a hero with you in just completely changing the game.'”
      Credit: �Mark Robinson Photography Ltd
      Cully vs Felix
      Big right hand started Cully’s troubles by dropping him.
      Another combination then put the Irishman down and a couple of solid shots left him covered up in the corner.
      His corner actually threw in the towel but the referee didn’t see it and allowed for far too much needless damage to be taken.
      Credit: Rex
      Cully vs Felix
      Cully is stopped on his feet after being rocked on several occasions after being floored.
      An onslaught from Felix in the corner saw the referee rightfully stop it and stun the Irish crowd.
      Cully suffers his first defeat in 17 bouts, ending a good run of performances.
      Cully vs Felix
      Round 3 – CULLY IS DOWN!
      Cully is knocked down twice in round three and the fight has been turned on its head.
      A HUGE right hand and left hook has Cully staggered, another big combination has him in trouble and IT’S OVER!
      Cully vs Felix
      Round 2 – Left hand fires in from Cully and draws a loud sign of approval from McGregor.
      Couple of big right hooks land for Cully but Felix shakes them off well.
      Very confident round from Cully, who looks to have already found his range and has got into a nice rhythm.
      Cully vs Felix
      Round 1 – Confident start from Cully, light on his feet, pumping out his jab and keeping Felix at bay.
      Couple of left hands just missing the target but Felix is being made to sit on the outside, causing Cully no problem.
      McGregor looks impressed from ringside.
      Gary on then
      Lightweight prospect Gary Cully returns in the chief support fight right now.
      The 16-0 contender – build as an Irish star in the making – faces Mexican Jose Felix.
      He comes into the ring to HUGE fanfare here in Ireland – can he put in a performance to match?
      Credit: Reuters
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      Kell Brook and Conor Benn pulled apart after almost coming to blows ringside ahead of historic Katie Taylor fight

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      SPARRING partners-turned rivals Kell Brook and Conor Benn were forced apart following a ringside clash in Ireland. Both made the trip to Dublin for Katie Taylor’s homecoming fight against undisputed super-lightweight champion Chantelle Cameron. 
      Kell Brook and Conor Benn clashing at ringsideCredit: Matchroom

      And as Brook was being interviewed by Matchroom, Benn walked behind him. 
      And before long, Brook turned his attention to Benn causing a coming together between the two. 
      They went nose-to-nose before simultaneously pushing each other, sparking a brief shoving match. 
      Security were forced to intervene as the pair began exchanging words with tempers flaring. 
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      Benn, 26, is currently fighting to prove his innocence following a failed drug test before his proposed catchweight bout with Chris Eubank Jr, 33, in October. 
      He failed Voluntary Anti-Doping Association tests but an investigation from the WBC found “no conclusive evidence” of deliberate cheating. 
      But the British Board of Boxing Control and United Kingdom Anti-Doping were at loggerheads with Benn. 
      The welterweight is not currently licensed by the BBBoC and faced moving his career abroad in order to return. 
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      But Benn appears willing now to work with UKAD with the evidence he feels will prove his innocence. 
      Meanwhile Brook, 37, retired after beating arch rival Amir Khan, 36, in March 2022. 
      But he has continued to tease a comeback since and has held talks with promoter Eddie Hearn. 
      A leaked sparring session of the former IBF champion and Benn fuelled rumours of a potential all-British bout. 
      And their ringside fracas at the 3Arena has only intensified the possibility.  
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      Anthony Joshua to return to training THIS WEEK in hint he will make comeback to the ring before December

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA is reportedly returning to training this week in a fresh hint that he will be returning to the ring before December.Former unified heavyweight champion AJ hasn’t set foot in the ring since his scrappy points win over Jermaine Franklin last month.
      Anthony Joshua is reportedly returning to the gym on FridayCredit: Instagram @anthonyjoshua
      AJ looks set to have a summer fight before facing Deontay WilderCredit: Reuters
      We revealed this week that the 33-year-old’s long-awaited showdown with Deontay Wilder is on the verge of being finalised.
      His promoter Eddie Hearn has stated that he would like the Watford warrior to take another warm-up fight before throwing down with the former WBC king.
      An all-British clash with Dillian Whyte has been mooted – and now it seems that Joshua is about to start preparing for a fight camp before the bumper bout with the Bronze Bomber.
      Journalist Dan Rafael took to Twitter to reveal to his followers that he had spoken to AJ’s trainer Derrick James.

      And he says that he informed him that Joshua is “due back in gym” on Friday.
      Talks over his long overdue grudge match with Wilder – which is on course to land in Saudi Arabia this winter – began in April.
      Unlike their first round of negotiations five years ago, this time discussions between both camps have gone swimmingly – so much so that Wilder’s head coach – Malik Scott – expects an imminent announcement.
      Joshua and Wilder’s long-awaited meeting is set to be part of a four-man tournament involving Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk.
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      And Scott has also claimed that the December dust-ups will take place on the SAME night.
      Matchroom Boxing chief said: “If they [the Saudis] can’t get [Tyson] Fury-Usyk over the line, they will still do AJ vs. Wilder.
      “You hit the numbers that we want, and then we work backward on that for the August fight that he [Joshua] will be having.
      “We all believe he needs that fight in August and more time with [trainer] Derrick James, more preparation for Deontay Wilder, and then that’s it.
      “Who we choose will be dependent on if we get that Wilder deal done.
      “I like the Dillian Whyte fight [for Joshua]. Whether he gets the Wilder fight done or not, I like that fight.” More

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      Ebanie Bridges claims ‘scared’ Anthony Joshua has a ‘glass chin’ and says Deontay Wilder will knock him out

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      EBANIE BRIDGES has slammed Anthony Joshua as “scared” ahead of his potential fight against Deontay Wilder.AJ has been earmarked to fight the Bronze Bomber in a Saudi Arabian boxing tournament later this year.
      Anthony Joshua has been slammed as ‘scared’Credit: Getty
      Ebanie Bridges has slammed Joshua for having a ‘glass chin’Credit: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq8lNjFLx6W/
      She believes Deontay Wilder would win their boutCredit: EPA
      However, IBF bantamweight champion Bridges does not give the Brit much hope of winning the bout due to his “glass chin”.
      She told talkSPORT: “I think Wilder knocks Joshua out.
      “I always said that because Joshua has shown his whole career he has a glass chin.
      “And, he’s even worse now because he’s scared and when you’re scared and hesitant, you’re even more susceptible to it.”
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      The other fight in the proposed tournament would see Tyson Fury finally take on Oleksandr Uysk following their failed negotiations for an undisputed title fight earlier this year.
      But Bridges believes Fury has the upper hand on the Ukrainian thanks to an overwhelming physical advantage.
      She said: “I think Fury wins that.
      “He’s too big, strong, slick, skilful, he’s got all that and he’s not scared and he has spite, so I think all that beats Usyk.
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      “I think Usyk is very skilled, but Fury has the weight and the power and he’s a very natural heavyweight.
      “So that’s why he’ll beat Usyk, he’ll be able to wear him down and tire him out.”
      The current plan for the tournament will see the winner of both fights square off in a grand final.
      However, this could take a twist with Usyk instead fighting Wilder and Joshua fighting Fury in a Battle of Britain showdown.
      It comes after the WBA ordered Usyk to defend his title against Daniel Dubois.
      But with a deal yet to be confirmed and if a fight doesn’t come to fruition then the WBA will order a fight between Usyk and Wilder. More

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      Bare-knuckle boxer reveals what happens in the after-life when he was brought back after ‘dying’ from electric shock

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      A BRITISH bare-knuckle boxing star has revealed what happens in the after-life after claiming he was brought back after “dying” from a huge electric shock.Aaron McCallum is currently preparing to fight Scott McHugh for the British title at BKB32 tomorrow at London’s O2 Arena.
      Aaron McCallum says he experienced the after-life following a huge electric shockCredit: Instagram / @pro_bkb_the_baron
      The bare-knuckle boxer fights for the British title on Sunday at The O2Credit: Instagram / @pro_bkb_the_baron
      The tough nut is adamant that he can “go hard” for five rounds and bring “that belt back home” when asked about the showdown.
      And he is determined to make the most of his “second chance” after he opened up on a terrifying accident that left him “dead” when he was only aged six.
      The father of six told Daily Star: “I was playing football with my brother and two of his mates on a field and the ball went into this building.
      “I ran after in after it, slipped on a board and when I tried to stop myself falling I grabbed some wires that send thousands of volts through me. Everything was lit up so bright I could hardly see and I started floating up.
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      “I saw a castle and I floated over the walls. There was someone on the other side reading a book to some kids. He came over to me and said, ‘It’s too soon for you, you should go back’.
      “I woke up when I heard my brother screaming and it turned out my dad had booted me off the wires and saved me. But I know there is something there [after death]. I have seen it, but I was given a second chance.”
      McCallum has since endured battles with both drink and drugs as an adult until a chance message from his partner while on a night out changed his life path.
      The ex-bodybuilder admitted that he “went off the rails for a few years” and would regularly “drink a bottle of vodka a day” and he even ended up having to live on a boat after getting kicked out of his house before everything changed.
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      He explained: “I was in the pub one night when my missus messaged me saying, ‘There’s a bare-knuckle boxing show coming up, you should try it’. I knew straightaway this was my chance.”
      Despite being knocked out in the opening round of his first fight against ex-UFC fighter Chris Fishgold, he has has since produced two one-round KOs of his own with his style being likened to that of a young Mike Tyson.
      McCallum added: “I’m stocky like Tyson was and try to mimic his style. I’m an aggressive, front-foot fighter who takes some discouraging.
      “I’m not trying to be the world’s best boxer, but I want to show people I can be one of the best bare-knuckle boxers in the world.”
      The star models his style on the legendary Mike TysonCredit: Instagram / @pro_bkb_the_baron More

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      Conor McGregor challenges Tyson Fury to step into the cage after boxing superstar vow to fight Francis Ngannou

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      CONOR McGREGOR has questioned whether Tyson Fury will ever follow up on his vow to fight in the cage. Fury has called out former UFC champion Francis Ngannou to a mixed-rules bout in the cage before.
      Ex-UFC star Darren Till with Tyson FuryCredit: Refer to Caption
      Conor McGregor questioned whether Tyson Fury will ever fight in the cage
      He proposed a stand-up bout, contested with the smaller 4oz MMA gloves but under boxing rules.
      But UFC legend McGregor has heard one too many of Fury’s broken promises to take the challenge too seriously.
      He said: “Is Tyson willing to step in the f****g cage or what? He’s saying he would, Tyson says a lot of things. 
      “I love him, he’s a mad, mad thing Tyson. And I’m excited to see him go.”
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      Fury, 34, is currently faced with forgoing a summer return fight with available opponents limited.
      It came after he saw talks to face Oleksandr Usyk, 36, in the heavyweight division’s first four-belt unification bout collapse.
      But boxing bosses in Saudi Arabia are looking to revive the historic fight as part of a series of tournament-style bouts.
      Eddie Hearn revealed there is a plan in place to have Fury fight Usyk on the same night as Anthony Joshua, 33, against Deontay Wilder, 37.
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      And McGregor probed the promoter at his Black Forge Inn pub in Dublin, just days out from Katie Taylor’s homecoming fight.
      He said: “What’s the old craic with the old Saudi, is that four real? With the four? I know you want the fight. Saudi want to do it? 
      “Interesting isn’t it the Saudis, do you reckon it will happen?” 
      Hearn: “It’s a lot of money. There’s three people that will do it. We’ll see what Tyson Fury thinks.” 
      McGregor lost his boxing debut in 2017 to unbeaten great Floyd Mayweather, 46, but fancies fighting Mexican icon Canelo Alvarez, 32.
      Although he joked Hearn would have to settle for a co-promotion such is the UFC icon’s superstardom.
      McGregor said: “You know the level I’m at, at best co-promote! At best co-promote.”
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      I ate too many pizzas, Chinese and takeaways and drank too much beer before Jack Catterall fight admits Josh Taylor

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      JOSH TAYLOR admits too much booze and junk food were to blame for almost losing all his world title belts.Scotland’s ring king was lucky to edge a points victory against Jack Catterall in last year’s clash at the Hydro in Glasgow.
      Josh Taylor celebrating his controversial victoryCredit: PA
      Taylor revealed he lost his way after unifying the light-welterweight division following his win over Jose Ramirez in Las Vegas in May 2021.
      On June 10 he’ll defend the WBO crown — his only remaining belt — against Brooklyn’s former world lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez.
      When asked what has changed since his Hydro horror show, Taylor said: “Discipline. Discipline and having a whole new team around me.
      “When I came back from Las Vegas I took too much time out of the gym.

      “I ate too much good-tasting bad food, too many pizzas, Chinese and takeaways. I drank too much beer.
      “I took my eye off the ball and I just lost my self-control.
      “In between sessions I was going away and cheating on my diet. I wasn’t focused, I wasn’t dialled in, that was the mistake I made.
      “Don’t get me wrong, it’s always tough to make the weight.
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      “But my new team is keeping me grounded and disciplined.
      “Having said that, the move to welterweight is inevitable. I will be moving up at some point in the future.”
      Prestonpans puncher Taylor also confessed he didn’t show Englishman Catterall enough respect.
      He said: “At the last fight a little bit of complacency set in, which was the worst mistake I’ve ever made.
      “I tried to learn from fighters from the past who overlooked their opponents and paid the price for it. At the end of the day, though, you’re only human.
      “And when you’ve achieved what I’ve achieved in such a short space of time, and you’re the only person from the UK to have done it, you do tend to enjoy it.
      “I won’t do that again. You’re a fool if you make the same mistake twice.
      “I’ve still got huge goals and I want to become a two-weight world champion.”
      Lopez will be no rollover for Taylor in New York.
      The American held the IBF lightweight title from 2019 to 2021 and the WBA and WBO titles from 2020 until 2021.
      Taylor added “At light-welter, there’s nothing left for me to do, but there are still big fights like this one.
      “This keeps the fire in my belly and the butterflies in the stomach, the excitement and the nerves.
      “It’s got me buzzing to go to the gym again with a spring in my step.
      “I never had that for Catterall. I felt I had just climbed Everest and then I was coming back to climb Arthur’s Seat.
      “I ended up lowering my operating level because my mindset wasn’t right.
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      “But for me to achieve my goals I’ve got to win this. Worldwide, this is a huge fight for boxing.”

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      Andy Ruiz Jr’s Twitter account posts messages about prostitutes and smoking weed but boxer claims he was hacked

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      ANDY RUIZ Jr has claimed his Twitter account was hacked after a tweet was sent out about taking drugs and paying for prostitutes.The boxer’s account also shared photos of the Mexican-American, showing him hooked up to a drip.
      Andy Ruiz claimed his Twitter account was hacked
      This tweet was sent out but has since been deleted
      Ruiz is targeting a blockbuster fight against Tyson Fury or Deontay WilderCredit: Getty
      The tweet has been deleted and Ruiz took to Instagram claiming his account was hacked.
      As well as four photos, the tweet shared the message: “I wanted to share with you what my life behind camp is really like!
      “I love to drink codeine and smoke weed all day long.
      “I also love purchasing prostitutes. After this is going to meetings to clean my blood to make sure to come out clean when VADA comes to my training camps.”
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      Ruiz has faced a lot of upheaval in recent weeks including splitting from his ex-wife Julie Lemus.
      Julie reportedly kicked the heavyweight boxer out after it emerged he was dating social media star Mayeli Alonso.
      Despite the former heavyweight champion and Julie having reportedly been separated for some time, his new relationship with Mayeli is said to have enraged his ex.
      Ruiz, 33, has not fought since beating Luis Ortiz in September 2022 but he is targeting a blockbuster clash next.
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      Last month the former world champion warned Tyson Fury he is coming for his WBC crown.
      Ruiz even hinted a fight had been agreed by re-sharing a mocked up fight poster of the two.
      It read: “Tyson Fury vs Andy Ruiz Jr is official! July 22nd.”
      Fury’s promoter Frank Warren was forced to deny a fight was official, while Ruiz is also eyeing a clash with Deontay Wilder. More