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      When Joe Joyce DESTROYED future world champion Daniel Dubois as he prepares for huge Filip Hrgovic test

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      JOE JOYCE looked on track for the heavyweight title after destroying Daniel Dubois in 2020 – now he fights to save his career.Joyce faces Filip Hrgovic on Saturday in Manchester looking to KO any talk of retirement following his punishing points loss to Derek Chisora last July.Joe Joyce beat Daniel Dubois in 2022Credit: The SunDubois was left with a horror eye injuryCredit: The SunDubois was accused of quittingCredit: The SunThe 2016 Olympic silver medallist was once touted as a contender for the world heavyweight championship. His crowning night came in November 2020 – but no one was there to watch it.Joyce took on Dubois – during the coronavirus pandemic – behind-closed-doors at Church House in London. A handful of people, from select media to fight night officials, watched the anticipated British and Commonwealth title fight. READ MORE IN boxingIt was closely contested until gruesome swelling caused Dubois’ left eye to completely close up as a consequence of Joyce’s jab. Dubois was left unable to see and reduced to taking a knee in round ten – where he surrendered. Joyce’s brilliant lead left hand, punch accuracy and pressure was overshadowed by harsh criticism levelled Dubois’ way.Promoter Frank Warren even had to defend Dubois – who suffered a fractured orbital bone – amid claims he QUIT in the ring. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSWarren said: “I understand what they said but he was in pain and had already been fighting three rounds with his eye totally closed.”Anthony Ogogo fought on when he with an eye injury when he shouldn’t have and it ruined his career. David Adeleye and Jeamie TKV forced apart in explosive row ahead of Joe Joyce undercard fight “Everyone can be wise afterwards but he got caught on the eye which was damaged.”Daniel had been telling his corner in between rounds that every time he got caught there it was excruciating and if he had fought on it could have got worse.”They would’ve pulled him out at the end of the [10th] round anyway. He was hampered from that injury from the third round but even if he lost the next two rounds it could have been a draw.”There was nothing in that fight, I had him [Dubois] a round up. But take nothing away from Joe Joyce, he boxed excellently, and he’s now in an excellent position.”They have to wait for the swelling to go down before deciding what to do.”It’s definitely a broken orbital bone and he’s seen a specialist to see if he needs surgery.”Dubois did not need surgery but his road back was not easy. He was beaten by Oleksandr Usyk in nine rounds despite arguing that a low-blow landed in the fifth was instead legal. Zhilei Zhang stopped Joyce in six rounds of their first fightCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunZhang won the rematch by KOCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunBut Dubois bounced back with big wins over Jarrell Miller and Hrgovic – where he won the IBF interim title. And after Usyk vacated the strap to rematch Tyson Fury – beating him twice in 2024 – Dubois was elevated to full champion. He knocked out Anthony Joshua in his first defence in September – marking a stunning career turnaround. For Joyce, things have played out drastically differently. After beating Dubois, he won three on the spin against Carlos Takam, Christian Hammer and Joseph Parker. He was even the WBO mandatory for the title held by Usyk at the time – with talk of also challenging Fury for the WBC belt at Wembley. But he took an interim bout against Zhilei Zhang in April 2023 – suffering a round six stoppage with a similar eye injury to Dubois’.Zhang then brutally KOd Joyce in the rematch – leaving his title hopes in tatters and his career in question. Joyce did return with a routine but uninspired win over Kash Ali in March 2024 but was dropped on the way to a points loss to Chisora. Read More on The SunHe refused retirement and was due to face Dillian Whyte next.But Whyte pulled out with a finger injury – with Hrgovic agreeing to fill in as a replacement for what could be a make-or-break night for Joyce.Joyce and Filip Hrgovic face offCredit: Getty More

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      Boxer FLIPS TABLE as Joe Joyce vs Filip Hrgovic press conference descends into chaos

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      A BOXER flipped a table in fury during the Joe Joyce vs Filip Hrgovic press conference.Jeamie Tshikeva – known as TKV – and David Adeleye exchanged some fiery words ahead of their English heavyweight title showdown on Saturday.Jeamie TKV flipped a table at the Joe Joyce vs Filip Hrgovic press conferenceTshikeva reacted angrily to what his opponent was sayingCredit: GettyAdeleye warned he would beat up TKV and those around himCredit: GettyThe fighter lost his cool after Adeleye warned he would beat him up and anyone around him on the same night.Adeleye began pounding the table as he repeatedly warned: “Trust me I’m the truth. Trust me I’m the truth.”Tshikeva claimed his opponent was scared and warned: “Don’t talk like that.”But with Adeleye refusing to back down and not stopping talking into the microphone, TKV took matters into his own hands.READ MORE IN BOXINGHe slammed down on the table before flipping it over.That led Adeleye to spring to his feet but fortunately security guards were quickly on hand to ensure there was no way the two boxers would get near each other.Security were well prepared for a potential clash – likely because the duo had to be forced apart after an explosive row this week.TKV said: “Shut your f***ing mouth. Who the f*** are you pulling up to like that?”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAdeleye, 28, while being held back, said: “Shut your mouth.”It comes after Adeleye told TKV on radio: “I’m gonna break this guy’s skull, I’m telling you. I’m gonna really hurt him. Trust me.”David Adeleye and Jeamie TKV forced apart in explosive row ahead of Joe Joyce undercard fight TKV, 31, later said: “You’re just trying to be a bully. Really and truly, you’re just pretending.”The pair will look to back up their words in the ring on the Joyce vs Hrgovic undercard.Adeleye – once dubbed Britain’s next star by Tyson Fury after their sparring sessions – suffered his first defeat in October 2023.He was knocked out by Fabio Wardley but bounced back with a devastating first-round finish against Solomon Dacres in December.TKV is meanwhile 8-1 with his sole defeat coming against Igor Adiel Macedo in 2023 – but he has won three since. More

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      Eddie Hearn sends Jake Paul cheeky DM challenging YouTube star to accept Anthony Joshua fight THIS YEAR

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      EDDIE HEARN sent Jake Paul a cheeky message challenging him to fight Anthony Joshua THIS YEAR… but he was brutally left on red. YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul has been leading private and direct talks to face AJ in 2026 after brazenly calling out the ex-heavyweight champion. Eddie Hearn sent Jake Paul a cheeky message challenging him to fight Anthony JoshuaCredit: RexPromoter Hearn with JoshuaCredit: GettyBut Joshua’s promoter Hearn took to social media to ask Paul why the wait in a bid to get the shock fight agreed before the year’s end.Paul’s promotional partner Nakisa Bidarian told SunSport: “I think Eddie Hearn even DMd Jake and said, ‘Why not in 2025?’ And I’m sure Jake didn’t respond to him. “But again, there’s zero clickbait, 100 per cent desire to do it in 2026 is what makes sense from a Jake Paul career perspective.”Bidarian referenced our interview with Hearn where the promoter revealed he had not reached out to the American’s camp for talks.READ MORE IN boxing Hearn told us: “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.”But at least Jake’s bigger than Canelo. He’s dwarfed by AJ in every manner.”Joshua, 35, has not fought since his September knockout loss to Daniel Dubois, 27, and a recent injury has delayed his return. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSPaul, 28, meanwhile brought heavyweight great Mike Tyson, 58, out of retirement for a controversial fight on Netflix in November.He won a points decision over eight rounds with 100 MILLION watching on the streaming service.Eddie Hearn lifts lid on Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul latestIt prompted talks for Paul to face Canelo in his next bout and the two were close to confirming a May 3 deal to fight in Las Vegas. But Mexican superstar Canelo, 34, walked away at the 11th hour to sign a bumped four-bout deal with Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh. Paul is now looking to announce his next opponent with another fight targeted in 2025 before three bouts next year. And Bidarian believes Joshua is a “100 per cent realistic” option for Paul next year with Canelo also joining the wish-list. He said: “Jake hasn’t been in the ring with someone that has the power that Joshua has in this current time.”Mike Tyson, much more devastating knockout artist than Anthony Joshua in his career, but the Mike Tyson Jake fought wasn’t that same Mike Tyson, obviously.”So Jake has to get to a point where he feels confident that he can take those types of punches from someone like Joshua.”I know from Jake’s perspective, he doesn’t believe that Joshua will land, but you have to be prepared that he does land and, and how do you deal with that.”But that’s what makes it exciting. I mean, yes, Joshua is a much bigger man in terms of height and reach than Mike Tyson.”And that will possess its own challenges for Jake Paul, but Jake doesn’t say something if he doesn’t feel confident about it.Read More on The Sun”He’s been pretty clear, he doesn’t want to fight David Benavidez. He doesn’t believe he can beat David Benavidez in any time frame of his career arc. “But, he wants to fight Canelo Alvarez, he wants to fight Anthony Joshua. Those are two names that he’s dead set on and feels very good about.”Anthony Joshua pictured with Jake Paul in 2022 More

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      Joe Joyce vs Filip Hrgovic: Eddie Hearn reveals brutal prediction for huge heavyweight fight

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      EDDIE HEARN has warned to expect an early night when Joe Joyce puts his career on the line against Filip Hrgovic.Hrgovic travels to Manchester as a late replacement after Dillian Whyte pulled out due to a finger injury. Joe Joyce facing off with Filip HrgovicCredit: @QueensberryJoyce returns following a punishing points loss to Derek Chisora last July in what is a make-or-break night at the Co-op Live arena. But Hearn told The Stomping Ground: “If you want a prediction he (Joyce) will get well beaten on Saturday and it will be inside three or four rounds, I think.”Hrgovic, 32, was unbeaten in 17 fights before meeting Daniel Dubois, 27, in Riyadh in June.After a fast start, he was later stopped in eight rounds with Dubois crowned the interim IBF champion.READ MORE IN boxingDubois was later elevated to the full title after Oleksandr Usyk, 38, vacated the strap to proceed with his rematch against Tyson Fury, 36.He then defended it with a September knockout against Anthony Joshua, 35. Hrgovic now returns after his first loss to face Joyce, who was stopped twice by Zhilei Zhang, 41, in 2023.And Hearn said: “Joe has always been slow in the ring, he’s never looked like this sensational skilled fighter. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”In the past he’s been extremely tough, he can whack, he’s a big lump, he’s got a great chin. “As his career has progressed the punch resistance has changed.“Shots from Chisora that hurt him would never have hurt him before, the two Zhang defeats, thousands of rounds of sparring have been a problem.”David Adeleye is the heavyweight tipped by Tyson Fury as Britain’s next star who wanted to be an architect before boxing More

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      David Adeleye is the heavyweight tipped by Tyson Fury as Britain’s next star who wanted to be an ARCHITECT before boxing

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      DAVID ADELEYE is building back his heavyweight career – after leaving behind plans to be an ARCHITECT before boxing.Adeleye first picked up the gloves at 12 but only three years later did he begin competing seriously as an amateur. David Adeleye was once tipped as the future of the heavyweight divisionCredit: instagram @davidadeleyeAdeleye has sparred Tyson Fury beforeCredit: instagram @davidadeleyeHe has also sparred Anthony Joshua beforeCredit: Instagram @davidadeleye1He would later win national titles before turning professional in 2019 having also studied business management at the University of Wolverhampton.And Adeleye, 28, told The Ring Magazine: “I wanted to be an architect when I was younger.”I look at buildings and I’m intrigued about how they’re made, who made it, who came up with the ideas. “You’ve got to have some sort of adventurous mind to be an architect. I think I’m an adventurous person and a creative person.”READ MORE IN BOXINGAdeleye rushed to 12-0 and also became known as a sparring partner to the stars, including Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.The Londoner was such a regular in Fury’s Morecambe camp that he even got insured on one of the Gypsy King’s cars. Fury also sung his praises, once saying: “David Adeleye is the future of this division. “I told him the other night in the changing rooms, I said, ‘You’ve got believe in yourself Dave, because you’re going to take over the division, mate.’ Most read in Boxing”And he’s great sparring, very very good sparring. If he was no good to me, then I wouldn’t bring him into my training camps.” Adeleye suffered his first defeat in October 2023 following a brutal knockout loss to Fabio Wardley. David Adeleye and Jeamie TKV forced apart in explosive row ahead of Joe Joyce undercard fight But he bounced back with victory ten months later with an equally savage first-round stoppage of Solomon Dacres in December.Adeleye won the English title that night and now fights for the British belt against ex-sparring partner Jeamie Tshikeva – looking to settle bad blood. The bout lands on the undercard of Joe Joyce’s headline bout against Filip Hrgovic in Manchester.Adeleye warned: “No judges needed. That W’s coming home with me and so is the British title. “When I let these hands go, everyone knows about it. I’m an aggressive person. They’re all going to know about it. Trust me.”Adeleye – who has 12 KOs in his 13 wins – graduated with a degree and even did a dissertation on the business aspect of boxing. And he said: “I still kind of want to do [architecture], maybe. Read More on The Sun”One of my teachers disheartened me by telling me how long the course was at university and it was a long process and whatnot.”Maybe one day, you never know.”Adeleye faces Jeamie TKV for British titleCredit: Leigh Dawney/Queensberry Promotions More

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      ‘I knew that when I started boxing’ – Delicious Orie ready to step up as Britain’s next heavyweight star

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      DELICIOUS ORIE entered boxing ready to exploit a heavyweight gap in the market.Born in Moscow to a Russian mother and Nigerian father, Orie’s family moved to England when he was seven years old. Delicious Orie prepares to turn professionalHe was beaten in the 2024 Olympics by Armenia’s Davit ChaloyanCredit: PABut he only picked up boxing at 18 – having previously played basketball – but what followed was a hugely successful amateur career. Orie won a bronze medal at the 2022 European Championships as well as national titles before making it onto Team GB’s 2024 Olympic squad. He was eliminated in the first round of the Paris Games under controversial circumstances and has since turned professional. Orie snubbed an offer from WWE to sign with Hall of Fame promoter Frank Warren – debuting in Manchester on Saturday. READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd he does so with Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury nearing the end of their careers – due to leave behind big gloves that will need filling. Down to earth Orie, 27, told SunSport: “I knew that when I started boxing, I did my market research. “I knew that when I started boxing, I knew that there was a missing target audience that I can appeal to.”I believe that I’m quite real and I could appeal to just normal people and I can also try and inspire as many people that were or still are in my position.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”So I thought to myself, there’s definitely a gap in that market for me. So from before I even thought about turning professional, I knew that.”Orie was tipped to follow in AJ’s steps and win Olympic gold – but he was beaten via controversial decision against Armenia’s Davit Chaloyan. David Adeleye and Jeamie TKV forced apart in explosive row ahead of Joe Joyce undercard fight And he reflected: “The thing that makes it harder is the fact that I’ll never be able to do it again. That’s the part that’s difficult.”Not necessarily the fact that everyone thought I won it. At the end of the day I lost and a judge – someone said you lost – it is what it is.”But it’s the fact that I can’t do it again. I could do it in a different way but it’s not the Olympics. So that, that’s the hardest bit for me to take.”Orie took some time out after his Olympic heartache, travelling to Thailand with his partner. He got a shock offer to trial at the WWE – but ultimately chose boxing after some consideration. Orie said: “First of all, it was time for me to be a bit less selfish and spend time with my family because I know I was away from them for a good few months leading up to the Olympics and also the tournaments and stuff beforehand and the training camps, etc.”So I just needed to give as much time as I can to them. Then it was the WWE seeing what’s that’s like in America and exploring that option.There’ll be people gathering together watching Delecious Orie box, whether they don’t like me or like me, doesn’t matter. They’ll be watching.”And after that, I just needed a few weeks just to really find what my drive is and what is it that I want out of this life.”So that took a few good few weeks and then it was a good few weeks of negotiations and just speaking with different promoters and stuff like that.”So it got us to around this time where I’m like, right OK, cool, I’m ready now. “I know exactly what I need. I’ve got my training facility, I’ve got my promoter. I’m ready to go.”Orie is being coached by Grant Smith in Sheffield and makes his debut on the undercard of Joe Joyce vs Filip Hrgovic. He faces 3-7 Milos Veletic from Bosnia And Herzegovina in what Orie promises will be the first of many eye-catching performances in 2025.Read More on The SunOrie said: “I’ll be very, very busy. And it’ll be very, very exciting.”There’ll be people gathering together watching Delecious Orie box, whether they don’t like me or like me, doesn’t matter. They’ll be watching.”Anthony Joshua with Orie More

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      ‘Beyond ridiculous’ – Tommy Fury slammed for rejecting ‘multiple offers’ from Jake Paul and faces losing out on rematch

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      TOMMY FURY has been slammed for turning down “multiple offers” to rematch Jake Paul – and faces losing out on the fight forever.Fury, 25, beat Paul, 28, via split-decision in 2023 and became the first and so far only man to hand the YouTuber-turned-boxer a loss.Jake Paul was beaten by Tommy Fury in 2023Credit: GettyTalk of a rematch has ensued ever since but Paul’s team claim Fury rejected a $6million (£4.5m) offer to do it on Netflix last year. The money could have risen to $8m (£6m) but now Fury risks forfeiting the mega-money fight all together. Paul’s promotional partner Nakisa Bidarian told SunSport: “Tommy was offered an unbelievable deal to headline versus Jake on Netflix and they had a false sense of expectations.”Jake’s not gonna ever offer him that kind of money again. Now if Tommy Fury showed up and said, ‘Jake, here is $20million to fight me and I’m gonna make $20million.’ Right, all the power to you.READ MORE IN BOXING”But they’ve never made an offer once. And we’ve made multiple offers to try to make that rematch happen.  “And if you’re very confident that you’re gonna be Jake Paul, you should have jumped at the opportunity to fight him for $6million plus upside on Netflix.”It’s just beyond ridiculous that they didn’t.”Paul has won five times since the points loss in Saudi Arabia – most recently against Mike Tyson. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSTyson accepted the fight – in place of Fury – under controversial terms due to his age. He was 58 by the time he lost an eight-round decision to Paul – but still over 100 MILLION tuned in to watch on Netflix. Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul is ‘five times’ bigger than Tyson Fury boutFury meanwhile has fought just once since victory over Paul – beating the American’s arch rival KSI, 31, via disputed decision in October 2023.He underwent hand surgery afterwards and pulled out of his scheduled return in January after ex-UFC star Darren Till threatened to KICK him in the ring. Fury has always maintained he spent 2024 out injured nursing his busted hand – suffering a secret battle with depression while doing so. But Bidarian revealed that was not Fury’s reasoning for rejecting their offers to rematch Paul. He said: “That was never mentioned. They were turning it down because they wanted a lot more money.”The only place where Tommy Fury can make anything close to the numbers that Jake Paul offers Tommy Fury is to fight, KSI again.”That’s just being transparent and if that’s what he chooses to do, good for him, that’s not boxing, that’s, that’s a different form of the sport, as you know.Read More on The Sun”It’s not truly viewed as professional boxing but if that’s what he chooses to do, 100 per cent we understand.”But Jake’s at a point where he doesn’t need Tommy Fury to have his career continue to rise. Tommy Fury definitely needs Jake Paul.” Jake Paul beat Mike Tyson on pointsCredit: Reuters – USA Today SportsTommy Fury has not returned since beating KSI in October 2023Credit: Getty More

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      Who is Dan Garber? Boxing record and career so far for Hughie Fury’s next opponent

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      HUGHIE FURY returns to the ring on Friday night at the famous York Hall – and does so against Dan Garber.Fury had three comeback victories in 2024 after a three-year absence from boxing amid health issues. Dan Garber, left, faces Hughie FuryCredit: GettyHe looks to improve on his winning run at Bethnal Green in his first bout of the year – but standing in the way is Garber.The Bradford heavyweight is 9-4 in his career and no stranger to big fights. He turned professional in 2017 – at cruiserweight – and won his first four bouts while also moving up to heavyweight. Garber was beaten for the first time in 2023 against Lamah Griggs on points – with mixed results following. READ MORE IN BOXINGHe lost against the likes of Thomas Carty, Moses Itauma and Viddal Riley – but defeated his lesser-known opposition. But Garber, 39, rates Fury, 30, as possibly his toughest test of all. He told the Telegraph & Argus: “On paper, yes (toughest test yet), by a mile.“However, if you look at who I’ve been in with already then you might think different. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”On two days’ notice, I boxed Moses Itauma and look where he’s ranked now in the heavyweight division.“Technically, from a boxing point of view and skill-wise, I do think Hughie is the best heavyweight in the UK. David Adeleye and Jeamie TKV forced apart in explosive row ahead of Joe Joyce undercard fight “I’m not saying he beats everybody in the division, but technically I do believe he’s the best.“He’s very well-schooled and for me, I think Peter Fury (Hughie’s father and trainer) is one of the best trainers around, if not the best, and he doesn’t get the credit he deserves. “He’s the most knowledgeable man in the country when it comes to boxing, I think.”Hughie Fury with trainer and dad PeterCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd More