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      Tyson Fury’s team hope to miraculously save Oleksandr Usyk fight after deal broke down hours from being signed off

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      TYSON FURY vs Oleksandr Usyk is currently OFF with promoter Frank Warren trying to work one final miracle to save it.The deal for the Wembley April 29 heavyweight undisputed decider was hours from being signed off before a row on Tuesday grounded negotiations on the final straight.
      Tyson Fury facing off with Oleksandr UsykCredit: Reuters
      Usyk’s manager Egis Klimas has blamed the 34-year-old WBC Gypsy King for the collapse, saying: “No matter how much Usyk compromised, he was pushed for more”.
      But SunSport understands Team Fury will lay the blame at 36-year-old Usyk’s door for making unrealistic demands behind the scenes.
      Southpaw mastermind Usyk undoubtedly called Fury’s bluff by accepting a paltry 30 per cent of the mega-money showdown.
      And then the 6ft 9in Brit pulled off another coup by getting the rematch clause ripped up.
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      However he pushed his luck too far when he posted one final video mocking Usyk and his team for taking the skinny end of the four-belt showdown.
      Fury’s faux pas was roaring: “You get what you’re getting, don’t worry.
      “You got your fighter to accept 30 percent, you bum dosser.
      “You got outwitted by a man who never went to school in his life, sausage!”
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      Hall-of-fame promoter Frank Warren and his Queensberry team hope the deal can be resurrected in the next 24 hours.
      Despite the planned bout being just five weeks away, they had done all the groundwork to get the fight on track to be another record-breaking Wembley spectacular.
      If the fantasy fight really is dead then WBA, IBF and WBO boss Usyk will have to fight Fury’s stablemate and WBA mandatory Daniel Dubious.
      Fury will cancel his April 29 date and not rush into a hastily made Plan B, returning to the drawing board for a summer showdown of his own.
      The frustrating talks have been rumbling on since August, when it was slated for Saudi Arabia and included a rematch.
      After the Sheikh’s pulled down, Fury successfully moved the goalposts to make it a 70-30 split in his favour.

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      Canny Usyk snapped up the offer, on the provision Fury donated £1million to help his war-ravaged nation of Ukraine fight off Russia and rebuild.
      But then Fury countered with a demand to have the rematch clause – that had always previously  been included – ripped up.
      Fury then went into camp, drafted in southpaw sparring and had trainer Sugarhill Steward fly in from America but there was still no solid confirmation that all the caveats had been agreed to and on Tuesday night, the dreaded news broke.
      Seen as Usyk had already agreed to a stingy slice of the pie and fight in Fury’s backyard yard where he would concede crucial home advantage, it’s no surprise he has baulked at axing the rematch.
      If the London 2012 Olympic winner gets a dodgy decision on foreign soil – where Fury would have close to 100,000 fans cheering him on potentially swaying the three judges – it would be a travesty for him to have no chance at instant redemption.
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      Fury and his team are now sure to blame Usyk for ducking out and the Eastern European’s will return fire with claims and accusations of greed.
      It’s another sorry state of affairs for boxing that needed this bout so much.
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      Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk OFF as Ukrainian’s manager confirms talks for April 29 fight over… and blames Gypsy King

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      TYSON FURY vs Oleksandr Usyk is OFF, according to the Ukrainian’s manager.And he says the Gypsy King is entirely to blame.
      Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk is off, says the Ukrainian’s managerCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Usyk’s camp have laid the blame at the feet of FuryCredit: Getty
      Boxing fans were counting down the days until April 29 when it appeared Fury and Usyk had managed to strike an agreement.
      A fight between the pair would unify the heavyweight division.
      And it would also have seen the UK finally host one of the most anticipated battles in boxing history.
      Negotiations between Fury and Usyk had dragged on for months before April 29 was chosen as a date.
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      But it appears the bout will not go ahead after the duo failed to conclude terms over the purse.
      And according to Usyk’s agent Egis Klimas, that all falls at the feet of WBC king Fury.

      He said: “No matter how much Usyk compromised, he was pushed for more.”
      Usyk is now plotting a mandatory defence of his belts in either June or July.
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      As for Fury, he could finally look to strike a deal against British foe Anthony Joshua — who fights Jermaine Franklin on April 1.
      Promoter Eddie Hearn said: “AJ’s looking good but I’m nervous.
      “People are saying this is a straightforward fight for Anthony Joshua but it’s not at all.
      “Let’s look at the facts, he’s coming off two defeats to the pound-for-pound number one Oleksandr Usyk but you saw the emotional side to AJ in the last performance and after the fight.
      “Franklin is full of confidence coming off the Dillian Whyte fight and he looks all of a sudden about 20lbs lighter as well.
      “This is a big moment for Anthony Joshua’s career, people are talking about fights against Deontay Wilder, Whyte, Fury but he has to win on April 1.” More

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      ‘I’m nervous’ – Eddie Hearn reveals huge pre-fight nerves ahead of Anthony Joshua’s must-win fight against Franklin

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      EDDIE HEARN admits he’s incredibly ‘nervous’ for Anthony Joshua’s comeback fight.The former two-time unified heavyweight champion returns to action at The O2 a week on Saturday against Jermaine Franklin.
      Anthony Joshua returns to the ring a fortnight on SaturdayCredit: REX
      AJ’s comeback fight – his first since back-to-back losses to Usyk – will be against Jermaine FranklinCredit: REX
      Promoter Eddie Hearn is ‘nervous’ for the Brit ahead of his comeback fightCredit: REX
      AJ’s career hangs in the balance following back-to-back losses to pound-for-pound king Oleksandr Usyk and defeat to the American could potentially put the final nail into the coffin for his world title hopes.
      Hearn is relishing seeing what the Watford warrior has learned under the tutelage of Derrick James in Texas, but is worried about Franklin being a potential banana skin.
      During an appearance on talkSPORT, the Matchroom Boxing chief said: “AJ’s looking good but I’m nervous.
      “People are saying this is a straightforward fight for Anthony Joshua but it’s not at all.”
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      Hearn believes the psychological effects of defeat to Usyk and Franklin’s impressive display against Dillian Whyte last November make the April Fools Day clash a tricky one for AJ.
      He continued: “Let’s look at the facts: he’s coming off two defeats to the pound-for-pound No 1 Oleksandr Usyk, but you saw the emotional side to AJ in the last performance and after the fight.
      “Franklin is full of confidence coming off the Dillian Whyte fight and he looks all of a sudden about 20lbs lighter as well.
      “This is a big moment for Anthony Joshua’s career, people are talking about fights against Deontay Wilder, Whyte, Fury but he has to win on April 1.
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      “Franklin is a good fighter who is going to come well equipped but AJ has worked himself hard out there in humble, humble surroundings.”
      Joshua, 33, has isolated himself in Texas in a bid to rediscover his mojo along with new head trainer James.
      Hearn said: “This is just him, Derrick James and Errol Spence. Just hard work.
      “I think this is the hardest he’s ever worked in camp.
      “And I really hope that he can produce the performance that he deserves on April 1 because I believe he’s still in his prime.
      “But he has to beat Jermaine Franklin.”
      Credit: SUNSPORT
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      Joshua is relishing the high-stakes showdown, saying: “I have to take Franklin even more seriously than I did Usyk.
      “Not comparing them, but now I just know better.
      “What I went through and how I trained was not enough, so I now know that I have to put even more pressure on myself to perform better.
      “As long as I am fighting, I am going to have this level of self-expectation to improve as a fighter.
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      “I know Jermaine Franklin is working in the trenches right now, so I have to remember that this is still a real fight.
      “Just because Jermaine Franklin is not yet a big-name brand, it does not mean he cannot perform.” More

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      What did KSI say about Wade Plemons?

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      KSI and Misfits Boxing presenter Wade Plemons have become embroiled in some serious Twitter beef.Plemons is a famous YouTuber and is usually seen on DAZN’s broadcast interviewing fighters and talking about fights in general.
      KSI has had some choice word for Misfits Boxing presenter Wade PlemonsCredit: Getty
      But recently, Plemons uploaded a video to his YouTube channel in which he spoke about a potential KSI vs Jake Paul match-up.
      Plemons stated in the video, titled ‘KSI vs Jake Paul.. Is NOT Happening’, that a fight between Paul and Floyd Mayweather would sell more PPVs.
      He also said that Paul would most likely want to entertain a rematch with Tommy Fury first.
      But the claims have irked KSI.

      What did KSI say about Wade Plemons?
      “Man, f*** Wade,” KSI ranted on Twitter.
      “This Wade guy plays all sides. Trying to please everyone. You are so fake, omg. F* you and everything you stand for, you two-faced c*.
      “This man acts like he knows everything about boxing. He doesn’t know s***. You’re not that guy.”
      KSI’s manager Mams Taylor then confirmed that Plemons had been let go from Misfits Boxing.
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      Tommy Fury beat Jake Paul in their highly-anticipated fight last monthCredit: AP
      “Have fun on KingPyn,” he jokingly remarked in reference to a rival crossover boxing promotion on a Twitter Space.
      “It wasn’t over today he got fired.
      “It’s been long coming. I’ve been nothing but fair with Wade. People can have the wrong impression of me, I don’t care.
      “But they know JJ better than that. Obviously, there is more to it than just today’s video. A lot more.
      “DAZN didn’t know anything about Wade before I insisted he would be brought in.”
      Paul, however, has criticised KSI and Taylor over it, backing Plemons in the process.
      “Such insecure clowns,” Paul said. “Wade is quality. Plays it down the middle.
      “Says things about me I don’t like, but that just means he’s keeping his opinions real. Now back to my vacation.” More

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      Boxer and OnlyFans star Astrid Wett tells fans to ‘behave themselves’ as she’s bombarded by X-rated requests

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      ONLYFANS star turned boxer Astrid Wett has been bombarded with X-rated requests on her Cameo.The social media sensation joined the celebrity video-sharing website in order to record custom-made messages for her legion of fans.
      OnlyFans turned boxer Astrid Wett is used to receiving x-rated requests on the subscription websiteCredit: INSTAGRAM@WETTSTRID
      But the 22-year-old has started receiving them on Cameo tooCredit: INSTAGRAM@WETTSTRID
      And she’s told her legion of followers to stop making explicit requests to her on the platformCredit: INSTAGRAM@WETTSTRID
      But some of them have taken their requests too far with explicit and sexual pleas to the Chelsea fan.
      And a frustrated Wett took to her Instagram story to hit out at her horny followers.
      She said: “I don’t know what it is about you guys on Cameo, but all of a sudden, I’ve got loads of requests that are really not PG.
      “I can’t do things like that on Cameo. Please behave yourselves.”
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      Wett’s X-rated content has been put on the back burner as of late as she’s been focused on improving her skills inside the ring.
      The 23-year-old has gone 2-0, picking up the second win of her exhibition career against Love Island star AJ Buker earlier this month.
      After her victory, a battered and bruised Wett said: “It was tougher than I thought.
      “It’s annoying about my nose it bled recently it’s so easy to cut open.
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      “Fair play to AJ, she brought it.
      “I was very confident. I trained so hard for this and was so well-conditioned.
      “I’m very proud of myself.
      “If AJ wants to prove she’s on my level – she was very close – I’m more than happy for a rematch.
      “I’m looking forward not backwards.”
      Wett is hoping to get back in the ring in the coming months and has targeted a clash with fellow OnlyFans star-turned-boxer Elle Brooke.
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      Who was amateur GB boxer Jude Moore and when did he die?

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      AMATEUR boxer Jude Moore tragically died on March 17, 2023.Here’s what we know about the talented boxer who was taken too soon.
      Young boxer Jude Moore was found dead on March 17, 2023
      Who was amateur GB boxer Jude Moore?
      Jude Moore was an amateur boxer from Bristol, born in 2003.
      He was a two-time national amateur champion, winning the schools category in 2015, and the juniors category in 2017.
      He also represented England at the junior European Championships in 2017.
      He had just participated in his first senior amateur fight, knocking out the Polish national champion, and was scheduled to fight in Milan the week following his death.
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      When did Jude Moore die?
      Moore was found dead on March 17, 2023.
      He was training at Hoddesdon boxing academy in Hertfordshire at the time of his death.
      He left behind parents Mark and Carla, and brothers Ethan and Beau.
      It has yet to be confirmed what caused the death of Moore, who was 19 years old.
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      What has been said about Jude Moore’s death?
      Craig Turner, Moore’s former coach at Downend boxing club in Bristol, paid tribute to the young fighter.
      He said: “He was an absolute star, irreplaceable. Once you met him, you would never forget him.”
      He went on to say: “He was outstanding at everything he did and we are devastated. He didn’t burn for long, but he burned very brightly for the time he did.”
      Turner has set up a Go Fund me page, with the proceeds going to Moore’s family.
      A statement on Hoddesdon gym’s Facebook page read: “It is with a heavy heart that we as a club are deeply saddened with the sudden passing of our amateur boxer Jude Moore.
      “(He was) 19 years old with an infectious personality and he was a truly valuable asset to us from helping the club with coaching the babies boxing classes and the adults keep fit classes.
      “(He was) loved by all he came into contact with and we as a club were excited by what was to come. Love to you Jude and family.” More

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      Jake Paul slams ‘insecure’ KSI after broadcaster Wade Plemons is SACKED from Misfits Boxing amid row over YouTube video

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      JAKE PAUL slammed KSI as “insecure” after broadcaster Wade Plemons was SACKED from Misfits Boxing amid a furious row. Plemons, a popular YouTuber and presenter in the influencer boxing space, made a video titled “KSI vs Jake Paul.. Is NOT Happening.”
      KSI pictured with YouTuber and broadcaster Wade PlemonsCredit: @WadePlem
      Jake Paul backed Wade Plemons in the rowCredit: Getty
      The content creator predicted, with Paul having lost to Tommy Fury, a rematch is likely to follow.
      And he questioned whether that bout, and a fight with Floyd Mayweather, would sell more pay-per-views than the KSI fight.
      It appeared to strike a nerve with KSI, who went on a furious rampage on Twitter.
      He posted: “Man, f*** Wade.
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      “This Wade guy plays all sides. Trying to please everyone. You are so fake, omg. F*** you and everything you stand for, you two-faced c***.
      “This man acts like he knows everything about boxing. He doesn’t know s***. You’re not that guy.”
      Plemons has regularly featured on DAZN covering KSI’s Misfits Boxing events as an interviewer, broadcaster and commentator.
      But KSI’s manager Mams Taylor, who co-owns Misfists, appeared to sack the American live on a Twitter Space.
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      Taylor remarked: “Have fun on KingPyn.” In reference to a rival crossover boxing promotion.
      The music mogul confirmed Plemons’ sacking in a statement to Fred Beck , in which he said: “It wasn’t over today he got fired.
      “It’s been long coming. I’ve been nothing but fair with Wade. People can have the wrong impression of me, I don’t care.
      “But they know JJ better than that. Obviously, there is more to it than just today’s video. A lot more.
      “DAZN didn’t know anything about Wade before I insisted he would be brought in.”
      It did not take long for Paul to interject in the feud – which he is partially involved in – to back Plemons.
      He tweeted: “Such insecure clowns. Wade is quality. Plays it down the middle.
      “Says things about me I don’t like, but that just means he’s keeping his opinions real. Now back to my vacation.”
      Such insecure clowns. Wade is quality. Plays it down the middle. Says things about me I don’t like, but that just means he’s keeping his opinions real. Jake Paul on KSI
      Plemons said in response: “We don’t see eye to eye on much of anything but I respect and appreciate this. Thanks man.”
      KSI also denied that his anger came from a single video and pointed towards Plemons’ criticism of Misfits’ tag-team boxing match.
      He tweeted: “The initial hatred towards the tag team boxing that he put out publicly but privately loved the idea.
      “He literally just says and does what the public want to hear. While privately trying to please everyone.
      “I’m done with it. Be your true self publicly and privately towards me.”
      But Plemons hit back: “My opinions around the tag team idea was never “Hate” I had concerns over it’s safety and ruleset, and I needed to see it happen.
      “When I saw it I GLADLY found that those precautious were taken. I’m not sure where JJ is getting this but “behind the scenes” I said the same thing.”
      Plemons received public backing from fans, who criticised his dismissal from Misfits events.
      KSI later deleted his rant but followed up with: “To you it’s an overreaction but to me it’s a build up of a lot of things behind the scenes.
      “You can have a public opinion but don’t come to me on a switch up when you see me in person.
      “Sorry for my outburst but I’m human, I’m gonna get angry sometimes.”
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      And Plemons replied: “I understand I ruffle some feathers at misfits with my takes on things, but I don’t and have never switched up on you in person or online.
      “My opinions of a potential fight don’t reflect my opinion of you as a person or a fighter. I’ve always respected you as both.”
      KSI being interviewed by Wade Plemons for DAZN and Misfits Boxing More

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      Anthony Joshua was TRICKED into fighting Oleksandr Usyk after Ukrainian held back against Derek Chisora, claims Froch

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      OLEKSANDR USYK tricked Anthony Joshua into fighting him by holding back against Derek Chisora, claimed Carl Froch. Usyk was taken all the way to a close points decision on the scorecards by Chisora in October 2020.
      Derek Chisora lost to Oleksandr Usyk in 2020Credit: Dave Thompson Matchroom Boxing
      Anthony Joshua lost twice to Oleksandr UsykCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      The Ukrainian maintained his mandatory title shot at Anthony Joshua’s belts but raised questions over his ability at heavyweight.
      Two years later and Usyk twice beat Joshua, leaving Froch to believe the ex-cruiserweight king pulled a fast one.
      He said on his YouTube channel: “That night against Chisora, he just took his time. He was playing mind games with the opponents.
      “He knew Anthony Joshua was watching that, and he was thinking to himself, ‘If I show all my toolbox in this first heavyweight fight, I’m going to scare him off.’
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      “So I think he never got out of second gear with Chisora. I’m not taking anything away from Chisora.
      “Chisora will go in there with anyone, he’s lost more than he’s won at world title level but he gives them a hard fight and he certainly gave Usyk a hard night.
      “But I think Usyk took his time, just used his jab, moved around, didn’t really get out of second gear, certainly didn’t get anything past third gear and got the comfortable win on points.
      “And I think AJ would’ve looked at that and thought, ‘I can beat this guy; he’s struggling up at heavyweight.’
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      “Obviously, he took the fight AJ did and Usyk outclassed him and became unified champion.”
      Joshua, 33, now returns on April 1 against Jermaine Franklin, 29, following his consecutive losses.
      And Usyk, 36, is in talks to unify the heavyweight belts against Tyson Fury, 34, on April 29 at Wembley.
      Although Froch fears the clock is ticking to ensure the first ever four-belt undisputed fight stays on track.
      He said: “I do think it will happen, but my main concern is the six week time constraint. It’s not long for a world title fight to happen.
      “But if it doesn’t happen now, it’s on Tyson Fury and I think it looks terrible for him.
      “Remember Tyson Fury on the build up to the AJ fight? He was saying he’d fight Joshua for free and give the money to charity.
      “Now all of a sudden the Usyk fight’s happening and he’s demanding 70 per cent of the purse.
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      “Sometimes I think to myself he can be a bit of a walking contradiction at times.
      “It’s a bit of a nightmare, because you don’t really know if you’re coming or going.”
      Anthony Joshua with Carl FrochCredit: @carlcobrafroch More