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      Tyson Fury ‘sounds out’ shock FOURTH FIGHT with Deontay Wilder for July return at Wembley after collapse of Usyk bout

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      TYSON FURY has reportedly lined up a shock FOURTH FIGHT with Deontay Wilder for his return to the ring later this year.The WBC heavyweight champion is gearing up to return to action in July and is understood to have Wembley Stadium on standby for two potential dates.
      Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder have shared the ring three timesCredit: REUTERS
      But the pair are reportedly on course for a shock FOURTH fightCredit: ALAMY
      Fury and Wilder enjoyed a warm embraceCredit: BOXING KING MEDIA
      An opponent for Fury’s first outing of the year has yet to be finalised, although it’s claimed The Gypsy King’s team have lined up a shock quadrilogy bout with long-time rival Wilder.
      That’s according to World Boxing News, who claim preliminary negotiations over a fourth meeting have taken place.
      It’s said that “sound-out” talks between the pair’s respective representatives recently took place in Saudi Arabia.
      Fury and Wilder, 34 and 37 respectively, were in Saudi in February for Tommy Fury’s grudge match with Jake Paul.
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      And the once fierce rivals had a brief embrace with one another after crossing paths in Diriyah.
      Fury, however, recently took aim at Wilder after getting wind of the American’s predictions for a potential fourth fight.

      He wrote on Instagram: “You are a [piece] of s**t! No good bum! I’ve spanked you three times.
      “You have had a lot to say but when we came face to face your a*e fell out. Nuff said.”
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      News of the reported talks come not long after Wilder’s head coach claimed the American was in line to face a “mystery opponent” for his first outing of the year.
      Malik Scott told Best Sports Boxing Canada: “It’s down to the mystery opponent and Andy Ruiz Jr.
      “Since AJ [Anthony Joshua] has made up his mind and does not want to fight Deontay right now, we’re down to Andy Ruiz and the mystery guy [Fury].
      “The mystery fighter is not as guaranteed to happen as the Ruiz fight.
      “If you’re looking at it from the business perspective, it will most likely be the mandatory shot, Ruiz.”
      Former unified heavyweight champion Wilder and current WBC king Fury first began their rivalry back in December 2018.
      Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder’s rivalry began five years agoCredit: ACTION IMAGES
      Gypsy King Fury is 2-1 up in his series with the AmericanCredit: GETTY
      The first fight, in which Fury rose from the canvas in the 12th round like Lazarus, ended in a controversial draw.
      Fury got his revenge on the Bronze Bomber in February 2020, stopping him in the seventh round of their Las Vegas rematch.
      Alabama slammer Wilder was given the opportunity to level their series in October 2021 after winning his arbitration for a trilogy fight – which scuppered a blockbuster Battle of Britain between Fury and Anthony Joshua.
      The Olympic bronze medallist knocked Fury down twice in their Sin City rubber match but ended up suffering a brutal 11th-round knockout loss.

      Wilder bounced back from the consecutive losses with a brutal first-round knockout of former sparring partner Robert Helenius last October.
      Fury, meanwhile, has fought twice since his last tussle with Wilder – registering back-to-back stoppage victories over Brit rivals Dillian Whyte and Derek Chisora. More

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      Anthony Joshua hints at shock new fight date but says he ‘won’t lie to fans’ as he reveals dream to become ‘box-fighter’

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has hinted at a shock new date for his next fight.But the British bruiser is adamant he “won’t lie to fans” after revealing he wants to evolve his style into that of a “box fighter.”
      Anthony Joshua has dropped a hint over a possible new date for his next fightCredit: Getty
      Joshua, 33, is on the up again after bouncing back from two consecutive defeats to Oleksandr Usyk with victory over Jermaine Franklin.
      AJ is now in line for a Saudi Arabia super-fight, with December touted as a potential date by promoter Eddie Hearn.
      Joshua is expected to finally face off against ex-WBC heavyweight king Deontay Wilder.
      And there could even be a SECOND all-star fight on the same night between division champions Usyk and Tyson Fury.
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      However, Joshua now admits he could potentially fight as soon as July or August.
      New coach Derrick James is putting the Watford lad through his paces in training.
      And should he be pleased with AJ’s progress over the coming weeks, a possible winter fight against Wilder could indeed be brought forward.
      But Joshua refuses to “lie” to fans by noting a summer bout is currently “off the cards”.
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      He told Sky: “I thought as I’ve changed maybe three coaches in three years, it would be good to develop and work under the guidance of my new coach and by the time I’m back in the ring, I’ve cemented and implemented everything he wants.
      “But the only way we’re going to put everything he’s teaching me to the test is through fighting.
      “So rather than putting pressure on myself, and I don’t want to lie to the fans at the time, I’m fighting this date when there’s still conversations, I just wanted to draw a line in the sand and say I’m not fighting until this date.
      “If I, my coach, decides to change my mind… I feel I’m able to change my mind right? So I’m able to fight in July or August if I want, but right now it’s off the table, but we are subject to chance providing my coach is happy with what he sees.”
      Joshua also admits he is working on becoming more aggressive as he transitions into a “box fighter”, adding: “I’m quite tall, I’ve got a long range but I’m not going to be a bruiser.
      “I’ve always tried to develop my boxing IQ but over 12 rounds there are times where you have to fight and I want to become a box fighter.” More

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      Tyson Fury told ‘I’m coming’ by Andy Ruiz Jr as Brit called out by Anthony Joshua conqueror with Wembley bout rumoured

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      ANDY RUIZ JR has warned Tyson Fury he’s “coming” for his WBC heavyweight crown.The former unified heavyweight champion is in the running to throw down with the Gypsy King at Wembley in July.
      Tyson Fury is gearing up to return to the ring in JulyCredit: GETTY
      Former unified heavyweight champ Andy Ruiz Jr is in the running to face the BritCredit: GETTY
      The Destroyer has warned Fury he’s “coming” for himCredit: AP
      It’s understood that serious negotiations have not yet got underway, but that hasn’t stopped Ruiz Jr from sending a message The Gypsy King’s way.
      When reflecting on last weekend’s Las Vegas showdown between Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia, he said on Instagram: “We all risk our lives in there to f***ing feed our loved ones.
      “Hell of a fight. Can’t wait, man, till I fight f***ing Wilder, Fury, everybody.
      “All the people at the top. I’m coming.”
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      Ruiz Jr, 33, began teasing a fight with the WBC king late last month, posting a mock-up fight poster of the pair to his Instagram.
      The accompanying caption read: “Who would like to see this fight? LetsGo.”
      Ruiz Jr hasn’t set foot inside the ring since his decision victory over elder statement of the division Luis Ortiz last September.
      Fury, meanwhile, was last in action last December in a trilogy fight with Derek Chisora – who he stopped in the tenth round of their Tottenham tussle.
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      The Gypsy King was due to throw down with unified king Oleksandr Usyk in a mouthwatering undisputed title fight later this month.
      But the first undisputed heavyweight showdown in nearly 25 years fell through last after Team Usyk – who agreed to a 70-30 split – withdrew from negotiations after Fury’s constant moving of the goalposts.
      Fan favourite Fury – who broke his social media silence last week to deny rumours of competing in a four-man heavyweight tournament in Saudi – recently teased an “imminent fight” announcement.
      As he performed a heavy set of leg extensions in the gym, the 34-year-old said: “Got some massive, massive news coming.
      “An imminent fight date, an absolutely monstrous fight.
      “Keep tuned because the WBC world heavyweight king is back in action, coming very, very soon.” More

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      Ex-Prem star and boxing champion Curtis Woodhouse punched and kicked his cousin in pub beer garden

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      A FORMER Premier League star and boxing champ punched and kicked his cousin in a savage brawl outside a pub.Curtis Woodhouse, 43, attacked Alexander Woodhouse at the Spread Eagle pub in Driffield in Yorkshire.
      Curtis Woodhouse punched and kicked his cousin in a pub brawlCredit: PA
      The ex-Birmingham City star, nicknamed the “Driffield Destroyer” because of his tough reputation, landed a punch on his cousin after tempers flared.
      Woodhouse has now been fined £8,885 after he admitted assault by beating at Hull Magistrates’ Court, Hull Daily Mail reports.
      The horror unfolded on August 20 last year after the family fell out during a gathering at the pub.
      Alexander had said something unpleasant to Woodhouse and kicked his leg in the toilets.
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      Woodhouse then attempted to clear the air later in the beer garden but his cousin was said to be aggressive towards him.
      The boxer said he could “anticipate” what was going to happen so punched Alexander before the family member could hit him first.
      JPs heard Woodhouse has a string of previous convictions, including assaulting a police officer during another pub incident.
      He was fined £6,500 and ordered to pay £300 compensation, a £2,000 surcharge and £85 costs for the latest attack.
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      Former England under 21 star Woodhouse played for a number of clubs after beginning his career with Sheffield United.
      He also had stints at Peterborough United, Hull City, Grimsby Town and Rotherham United.
      The midfielder played for Birmingham City between 2001 and 2003 when the club were in the Premier League.
      He retired in 2006 and launched a boxing career where he was crowned both British and English light-welterweight champion.
      Woodhouse also fought for the WBO inter-continental welterweight title in 2011 but lost to Frankie Gavin.
      He left the sport winning 24 of his 31 fights – 13 of them by a knockout – with just seven defeats.
      After a spell playing non-league football, Woodhouse managed Marske United for just three months before he was sacked.
      Woodhouse had been at a family gathering when the drama unfoldedCredit: Action Images
      The light-welterweight champion pleaded guilty to assault by beatingCredit: Action Images
      He was slapped with a £8,885 court billCredit: MEN Media
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      Ryan Garcia claims a MOLE in his training camp LEAKED news of injury ahead of Gervonta Davis fight

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      RYAN GARCIA has accused a mole of LEAKING news of a pre-fight injury to Gervonta Davis ahead of their lightweight showdown.The social media superstar’s surge up the 135lbs ranks was stopped in its tracks by the undefeated Davis last Sunday morning.
      Ryan Garcia suffered a seventh-round TKO defeat to Gervonta Davis due to a vicious body shotCredit: AP
      Davis claimed in fight week that he heard Garcia had suffered an injury to the body in sparring – which Garcia has since claimedCredit: POLARIS
      Garcia revealed he had a mole in his training campCredit: INSTAGRAM@KINGRYAN
      Garcia was stopped in the seventh round of the Sin City showdown courtesy of a stomach-busting liver punch, which left him doubled over in pain.
      Throughout fight week, Baltimore bruiser Davis claimed he’d received inside information that Garcia had been injured to the body in sparring – which has since turned out to be true.
      King Ryan wrote in an Instagram story: “Actually sad I had a mole in my camp.
      “Like WTF that’s crazy but thank god it’s brought to light now.”
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      Garcia, however, was quick to insist the leaking of his injury to Team Davis had no bearing on the outcome of the fight.
      He added: “Also didn’t mean that to come off as an excuse or anything.
      “I lost, period. I’ll come back but I’m just shocked that part of my team crossed me, someone, close to me.
      “But it’s a testimony that you must be aware of anyone.”
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      Prior to the fight, Davis was asked if he thought he could hurt Garcia to the body.
      Tank said: “He got hurt to the body before. He thinks I don’t know that. It wasn’t in no fight.
      “Ask him. Let him know that I know he got hurt to the body. Word gets around real fast.”
      Not long after Garcia’s confirmation of a spy in his camp, sparring partner Erdenebat Tsendbaatar revealed he hurt the American in training.
      In an Instagram video, he said: “Hey King Ryan, in sparring I injured you with a body shot.
      “Now you lost to Tank. I am sorry. Are you okay?”
      But the 5-0 Tsendbaatar was quick to deny being the mole, saying: “Who is [the] mole?
      “What are you talking about? I am not [the] mole. I don’t even speak English.
      Ryan Garcia has vowed to bounce back from his first professional lossCredit: POLARIS
      “I don’t even like Tank, I will fight him and KO him in the future.
      “During our sparring, I tried to help you and sparred Tank’s style of boxing. I was cheering for you to win against Tank.
      “You are [a] great boxer, but next time try to learn from sparring and hopefully you will not get hit by the same punch during the fight.
      “Good luck to you and God bless.”
      Garcia has vowed to bounce back from his crushing defeat to Davis, the first of Garcia’s 24-fight career.
      He said: “I’m already looking past it. “You know, it’s all good.
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      “Lost today, but ready to get back into it whenever I can, which is in like three months.
      “So from that, get right back into it.” More

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      Apollonia Llewellyn sends fans wild with no-bra photo as Misfits Ring Girl is labelled ‘perfect woman’

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      APOLLONIA LLEWELLYN is no stranger to sharing saucy snaps with her social media followers.But the Misfits boxing ring card girl really set their pulses racing with her latest Instagram post.
      Misfits Boxing ring card girl Apollonia Llewellyn is no stranger to sharing sultry snaps on social mediaCredit: INSTAGRAM@APOLLONIALLEWLLYN
      The blonde beauty has over 500,000 followers on InstagramCredit: INSTAGRAM@APOLLONIALLEWLLYN
      But she really set pulses racing with her latest holiday snap from SpainCredit: INSTAGRAM@APOLLONIALLEWLYN
      Llewellyn sent her legion of followers into meltdown with a no-bra bikini snap while on holiday.
      The buxom blonde posted a picture of herself covering her assets while wearing a thong bikini as she stood in a swimming pool.
      Her accompanying caption read: “Feels good to be back in the [sun emoji].”
      Llewellyn’s legion of followers were quick to comment, with one saying: “Wow. Amazing Beautiful.”
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      Another said: “Queen.”
      And another said: “The perfect woman.”
      One remarked: “Nice sexy wow.”
      Another chimed in: “Hot.”
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      Llewellyn has become a regular on the ring card girl scene thanks to the emergence of the Misfits Boxing brand.
      The blonde beauty also models when she’s not strutting around the ring.
      And she makes a pretty penny flogging racy snaps and videos on OnlyFans.
      She recently said: “I love being a part of Misfits events. It’s like one big family!
      “It’s more like a social event for me rather than work.
      “The whole package. I love all the hype for it and the leading-up days. It’s so fun!” More

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      Conor McGregor bumps into Floyd Mayweather’s dad and would ‘love to do work’ with him despite rivalry with boxing legend

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      CONOR McGREGOR bumped into Floyd Mayweather’s dad and revealed he would “love to do work” with the boxing coach. McGregor famously lost to Mayweather Jr in their lucrative 2017 boxing match, which ended in round ten.
      Floyd Mayweather Sr bumping into Conor McGregor in Las Vegas
      And the Irishman had some memorable run-ins with Mayweather Sr leading up to the pay-per-view blockbuster.
      But it seems all is forgiven as the pair met up again in Las Vegas on the night Gervonta Davis knocked out Ryan Garcia.
      McGregor appeared to praise Mayweather’s padwork and professed that he would like to train with the former professional boxer.
      He said: “I’d love to do work with you. Would love to do work with you some day.”
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      Mayweather in 2018 offered to bring McGregor into his Las Vegas boxing club for training.
      But McGregor responded: “F*** the Mayweathers, except Senior and Roger. There is no peace here kid. Step up or step down.”
      Mayweather, 46, officially retired after beating McGregor, 34, but has continued to box in exhibition bouts.
      And he last year opened the door to rematching the UFC icon, in either an exhibition or professional bout.
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      McGregor has also expressed his interest in a rematch having claimed Mayweather failed to follow up on a promise to fight him in MMA.
      He said on Fox News: “That was the original, it was a verbal agreement, I box him, he fights me. But he didn’t honour it.
      “He didn’t honoured it yet you know, who knows? I would go against him in another boxing bout. I’d like another crack at it.”
      Mayweater’s last exhibition was over eight rounds against reality TV star-turned boxer Aaron Chalmers at London’s O2 Arena.
      And he later announced he would box five more times in five different locations, including America, Asia and Europe.
      McGregor meanwhile is set to face Michael Chandler in his UFC return – his first fight since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier in 2021.
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      Deontay Wilder reveals Anthony Joshua is his ‘DREAM’ fight but has ‘a lot of different options’ for boxing return

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      DEONTAY WILDER revealed Anthony Joshua is his “DREAM” fight but has “a lot of different options” tabled for his boxing return. Wilder has not boxed since knocking out Robert Helenius in the opening round of his October comeback bout last year.
      Deontay Wilder revealed Anthony Joshua is his ‘dream’ fightCredit: GETTY
      Anthony Joshua could fight Deontay Wilder in December in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      But the 37-year-old has been continually linked with a super-fight against Joshua following years of failed talks.
      Now, the blockbuster bout could become a reality with Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn flying out this week for talks in Saudi Arabia.
      And he claimed AJ is in line to face either Wilder or Fury as a result.
      The Bronze Bomber’s team have already given their green light for the fight – and now so too has the man himself.
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      Wilder told iFL TV: “We got a lot of different options right now at this moment in time. Joshua, everybody.
      “I think a lot of people is going to get that dream fight everyone wants to see.”
      Wilder has also been linked with a crossover bout with ex-UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou.
      But the American could be part of a heavyweight boxing bonanza in the Middle East.
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      Boxing bosses in Saudi Arabia also want to host a undisputed fight between Fury and Oleksandr Usyk.
      It would leave AJ – who beat Jermaine Franklin on points in his April return fight – free to face Wilder in a separate clash.
      Wilder is back training ahead of his next move and refused to take the prospect of facing Joshua, lightly.
      He said: “Nobody is an easy night.
      “Nobody is easy because, on the night of the fight, you just never know what they might have in them that night.
      “It might be like ‘I feel great!’ Stay training, man, stay focused and I wish you nothing but the best.”
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