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TOMMY FURY has announced his ring return – two years after beating Jake Paul last time out.The former Love Island star will take on ex-UFC ace Darren Till at Manchester’s Co-op Live on DAZN PPV on January 18. Tommy Fury will be back in the ring in two months’ timeCredit: GettyTill has long called out Tommy FuryCredit: GETTYThe fight will air on DAZN PPVTyson Fury’s younger brother, 25, has been busy away from boxing and also split from long-term partner Molly-Mae Hague in August.He’s won all his 10 bouts but the last was a controversial split-decision victory in February 2023 over Paul, who beat Mike Tyson this weekend.Confirming his return, the Mancunian posted on social media: “I’M BACK” – along with the date and opponent.But his rival, 31-year-old Till, has never boxed before.READ MORE BOXING NEWSThe Liverpudlian notched up 24 MMA fights, recording 18 wins and challenging for the UFC world welterweight title in 2018.However his career waned dramatically after that.Till lost four of his next five bouts following defeat in his crown bid.He then left the UFC early last year – in fact in the very same month Fury was last in action.Most read in BoxingFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSIt comes days after one-time reality TV star Fury gave fans a glimpse of his new home after moving out of the £3.5million mansion he shared with Molly-Mae.They got engaged and have a daughter – Bambi, one.Watch Tommy Fury ‘break every part of his leg’ after being kicked eleven times by UFC legend Tom Aspinall But three months ago Molly-Mae went on YouTube to reveal their relationship formed on Love Island was over.Defeat against Fury in Saudi Arabia 21 months ago is the only blot on Paul’s 13-fight boxing record.But the YouTuber, 27, has been criticised over the choice of some of his opponents, never more so than with 58-year-old Tyson.And he also made an array of excuses for losing to Fury, who got off the floor in the final round to triumph on points.Paul cited “illness” and “arm injury” as well as claiming he went out drinking seven nights before his Riyadh loss. More

JAKE PAUL has hit back at Carl Froch after the ex-world champion claimed he would beat him with “one arm tied behind his back”.Paul, 27, beat Mike Tyson on points last night in a bout slammed by critics.Carl Froch claimed he would knock out Jake Paul with one armCredit: Steve BellJake Paul beat Mike Tyson in their controversial bout last nightCredit: GettyFroch, 47, was one of those who took aim at the Problem Child’s performance against the legend 31 years older than him. The former super middleweight champ said: “He’s getting there, but he is not quite there. There will be plan for Jake Paul. “I’ll tell you what – my mobile phone won’t be ringing, he won’t be sending me and email, they won’t be contacting my agent.”I ain’t calling him out, I am just letting you know, so that he knows, that I f****** know if I went in there with Jake Paul it would be an absolute mismatch.READ MORE IN SPORT”One round demolition job. I’d even tie one arm behind my back.”Just imagine, one arm behind my back, lining him up with this right hand and then eventually leathering him with a big uppercut or a big overhand dirty stinker.”Put him in the ‘el sparko’ position like he’s been tasered.”Paul responded with a tweet back, writing: “F****** sour loser. Shut the f*** up. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I’ve done more in four years than you have in your life. “First and last time I respond to your broke salty a***. Let me know if you want to wash my cars.”Jake Paul BOOED as he comes out for Mike Tyson ringwalk in CAR and $1m diamond-encrusted outfit Froch hung up his gloves in 2014 – four years before fellow ex-British boxer Tony Bellew retired.He also hit out at Paul, saying: “We are all to blame for this man. We are all talking and watching. We have to stop this fool.”Don’t tune into him until he fights someone who is fit healthy and not a grandfather.”Any proper boxing people helping Paul need to look at themselves. This is just sad.”Paul wants his next fight to be against current super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez. He called him out in the ring after he beat Tyson, saying “He knows he wants a payday. So, he knows where the money man is at.”He’s going to want a payday and I want to show the world what I’ve been talking about, beating Canelo is true and I’ll have the biggest upset in the history of boxing.”Paul vs Tyson shocking punch statsTHE punch stats from Mike Tyson’s defeat to Jake Paul made for “sad” reading.Veteran Iron Mike, 58, started strongly enough in his Netflix boxing fight with the former YouTuber.But he simply ran out of gas within the first few minutes of the eight-round contest.In the 16 minutes of action, the former undisputed heavyweight world champion landed just 18 punches – averaging just 2.25 successful hits per round.In total, he only attempted 97, meaning he made contact with just 18 per cent.By comparison, Paul, 27, threw a whopping 278 punches – nearly 200 more than his ageing opponent – but still only landed 78 for a success rate of 28 per cent despite his opponent barely moving.His most explosive round came in the third when the victorious Problem Child attempted 44 punches and connected with 16 of them.However, a woeful fifth round saw just four punches landed between the pair as the quality failed to live up to the hype and Paul refused to go for the knockout. More

MIKE TYSON made a shock retirement U-turn just 12 hours after calling out Logan Paul following his one-sided defeat to younger brother Jake.Iron Mike, 58, also revealed that he came close to death when his bout with the Youtuber-turned-boxer was initially postponed in June.Mike Tyson has confirmed his retirement from boxing – againCredit: GettyPaul defeated Tyson by unanimous decisionCredit: ReutersTyson recovered to make it to the ring on Friday night and was beaten by the younger Paul brother in an underwhelming unanimous decision.After the result was announced, Tyson refused to retire.He was asked by Netflix host Ariel Helwani in the ring: “Do you want to do this again or are you officially done now?”Tyson replied: “I don’t know. It depends on the situation.” READ MORE ON MIKE TYSONPushed on who he would like to fight next, Tyson brilliantly hit back with a cheeky smile, saying: “Maybe his brother.”But he has since performed a U-turn on that stance and confirmed that Friday’s snooze-fest was the last time he’d perform in the ring.Tyson’s statement on X read: “This is one of those situations when you lost but still won. I’m grateful for last night. “No regrets to get in ring one last time. I almost died in June. Had eight blood transfusions. Most read in BoxingFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”Lost half my blood and 25lbs in hospital and had to fight to get healthy to fight so I won. “To have my children see me stand toe to toe and finish 8 rounds with a talented fighter half my age in front of a packed Dallas Cowboy stadium is an experience that no man has the right to ask for. Thank you.”Jake Paul beats Mike Tyson in unanimous decision as crowd boo fightWhen Logan was initially called out, the WWE star said: “F***, I would kill you, Mike.”Tyson’s health scare in June, which forced the postponement, almost cost him his life.The boxing legend thought his days were numbered in May when a two-and-a-half-inch-deep stomach ulcer left him vomiting blood as it wreaked havoc on his insides.Concerns for Tyson’s health were downplayed at the time as organisers insisted he would indeed be fit to fight on November 15.Paul was heavily criticised for taking the fight against a man 31 years his senior – the biggest age gap in a professional boxing match.However, he was praised for clearly stepping back at times and refusing to pursue a knockout when Tyson looked unsteady and tired after round three.The 27-year-old even bowed to the former heavyweight champion in the final round.Paul bowed before Tyson in the closing stagesJake Paul vs Mike Tyson round-by-roundMIKE TYSON’s long-awaited return to the ring didn’t have the fairytale ending fight fans dreamed of.SunSport’s boxing expert Wally Downes Jr recaps one of the drabbest and most forgettable nights in boxing history.And he didn’t hold back, issuing a scathing assessment of social media sensation Jake Paul.Round OnePaul says “I love you, Mike” just before the opening bell sounds. He quickly runs away and holds the boxing legend.Tyson draws a big reaction from the crowd as he lands a jab and a good right hand.Verdict: 10-9 TysonRound TwoPaul ran away in the opener and held – just like we thought he would.Tommy Fury had it first and now Mike Tyson. It’s clever because Tyson will tire. Paul tags Tyson’s body with a straight right.Tyson looks spent now. 180 seconds in and the fight looks over.Verdict: 10-9 TysonRound ThreeThe legend cannot even keep his gumshield in. As expected it’s a waste of time. Paul has run away until the 58-year-old has tired.Shooting ducks in a barrel now. Tyson might get hurt here. Paul lands a couple of clumsy shots and Tyson wobbles backwards.Tragic after three.Verdict: 10-9 PaulRound FourThis is proper rubbish. The crowd are bored and boos are being heard.This is just two tired big lumps going at it.  One a legend, one a promoter.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound FivePaul jabs the body and aims right for the head and another one-two clips the icon.Tyson cannot keep his mouthpiece in, he is gasping for air. Paul lands a left hook but then so does Tyson.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound SixThank God these weren’t three-minute rounds. We are getting about four punches per round.Tyson is gasping in the air but replays show a left hook did graze Paul’s beard.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound SevenTyson slips a jab and tries an uppercut. The commentator admits it has been a “sad” spectacle.The AT&T stadium has been utterly stunk out. Paul is looking just as tired as Tyson.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound EightGo back to YouTube, Jake. You’re an excellent conman. But you’ve never been a boxer.The Judges decide: 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73. I’m glad Tyson gets paid and has stayed safe.But what a laughable performance from Paul to add to his stinker with Tommy Fury.Verdict 10-9 PaulSunSport’s final scorecard – 78-74 for Jake PaulClick to read the full round-by-round breakdown. More

CHRIS BILLAM-SMITH survived a bloody eye injury but lost his cruiserweight world title to Gilberto Ramirez.The 34-year-old Bournemouth hero achieved his boyhood dream by winning the WBO crown at the Cherries’ Vitality stadium last year.Chris Billam-Smith lands on Gilberto Ramirez during their WBO World Cruiserweight title fight in RiyadhBillam-Smith suffered a nasty eye injury during the title fightGilberto Ramirez was winner of the contest by unanimous decisionBut he dared to be too great, up against Mexico’s masterful southpaw WBA champ and lost a clear unanimous decision 116-112, 116-112 and 116-113.The Brit had been guilty of seriously slow starts in recent wins but got off to a flyer in Riyadh.The Dorset man landed a handful of stiff straight hands that a leftie like Ramirez always struggles to handle.And he showed confidence by walking the former super-middle champ down and landing a left hook.read more boxing newsRamirez, 33, made a perfect start to the second when he walked the Englishman onto a short and crisp left hook.The Mexican secured the second stanza by scoring again at the end of the session when CBS struggled to deal with his fast hands and got pinned in a corner and peppered.CBS made a strong start to the third, with long-range combinations. But Ramirez boxed his way back into the round with three more sweet left hooks.With 30 seconds of an even fourth round left, Ramirez landed a peach of a lead right hook that buzzed Billam-Smith and cut his nose, right on the inner corner of his left eye.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIt felt like a seminal moment that would let Ramirez run away with the fight or spark CBS into life.Six was another banker for Ramirez when clever digs scored with the officials. Eddie Hearn reacts wildy in the ring as Katie Taylor beats Amanda SerranoBillam-Smith smiled off one whack he suffered but it wasn’t a laughing matter with the scorecards mounting against him and the cut growing and gushing.The doctor checked the pulverised peeper before the seventh started and allowed the action to continue.Ramirez looked fleshy up at 14st 4lbs but his feet were superb as he changed angles and cut the ring down around the bleeding father-of-one.A left hook to the body made CBS gasp and tuck-up and then a right hand was plunged into his wounded face.CBS stumbled after a right hook clipped him in round eight but he shook his head in defiance and dug in again to land a few of his own choice right hooks.Ramirez raced away with the ninth with clinical punches that ghosted past Billam-Smith’s guard and popped his head backwards. But our boy never stopped marching forward and throwing shots in an effort to turn the Red Sea tide.Billam-Smith cuts a daunting figure as he makes his way to the ringBillam-Smith made Ramirez work hard for his victoryGutsy Billam-Smith went the distance but lost out to the judge’s scorecardsKnowing he needed a knockout, CBS threw everything in the 12th but he was a broken man and beaten fighter who can now race home to be a great dad to little Frank who he missed so much during camp.After the fight, CBS said: “Zurdo’s consistency tonight won it for him.”He was really good, he throws lots of shots and then moves.READ MORE SUN STORIES”The cut gave me problems, my sight was going blurry at times and I couldn’t see properly.”But his good work caused it and that’s the sport, no complaints.” More