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      Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk at risk of collapsing with three opponents in line to fight Gypsy King

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      TYSON FURY vs Oleksandr Usyk for the heavyweight undisputed decider is in danger because of the WBC Gypsy King’s money demands.Saudi Arabia were willing to pay both men silly money to decide the finest heavyweight on earth – but were insistent on a 50-50 split.
      Tyson Fury’s heavyweight unification bout against Oleksandr Usyk is in jeopardyCredit: Getty
      It comes due to Fury’s money demandsCredit: Reuters
      Usyk, the 36-year-old Ukraine icon who won Olympic gold before cleaning out the cruiserweight division before moving up to defeat Anthony Joshua twice for the WBA, IBF and WBO belts, signed his side of the contract.
      But Fury was unhappy with having to split the huge pot equally and backed away from the deal.
      The 34-year-old Brit can now command a bigger split of a smaller purse – of a Wembley showdown that is targeted for April 29 as the local fighter attracting most of the crowd.
      But the longer the negotiations drag on – having started in August – the more fans fear the undisputed decider will collapse and Fury will defend against another challenger.
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      Usyk will also soon have a string of mandatory challenges to juggle as the holder of three belts.
      And dad John – out in Riyadh with his world champ son to support sibling Tommy in his bout with Jake Paul – has confirmed it’s all coming down to cash.
      He told IDBoxing: “Treat Tyson as the great champion he is. Usyk is not Tyson’s equal.
      “Fall in line and you’ll get the fight done. 
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      “Do not respect Tyson and you won’t get the fight. 
      “Tyson’s A-side and Usyk is not worthy of 50/50, he couldn’t sell the O2 Arena out.”
      If the fight collapses, Fury could face one of three potential opponents.
      The first of these is Deontay Wilder, who is the number one ranked WBC boxer.
      Next is Andy Ruiz Jr. who is the rank below Wilder.
      The final option on the table is Joe Joyce, who would be the easiest fight to make due to him being promoted by Frank Warren More

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      Tommy Fury wouldn’t be where he is without older brother Tyson or Love Island, slams fellow reality TV star Idris Virgo

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      IDRIS VIRGO has accused Tommy Fury of succeeding in boxing only because of his world champion brother and Love Island stint. Fury turned pro in 2018 with much fanfare due to the career of his big brother Tyson, now the unbeaten WBC heavyweight king.
      Idris Virgo accused Tommy Fury of succeeding in boxing only because of his world champion brother and Love IslandCredit: Hennessy Sports
      Tommy Fury has won all eight of his fightsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      And his popularity was only heightened the following summer as he came runner up in the hit reality TV series Love Island with his girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague.
      As a result, 23-year-old Fury is in-demand and is gearing up for the biggest fight of his career against Jake Paul on Sunday in Saudi Arabia.
      But his promised dedication to the sport has not convinced fellow Love Island alumni Virgo – who spent time in the villa a year beforehand.
      Virgo, 29, told SunSport in 2021: “It’s all for the press and all for the camera. I don’t believe Tommy Fury actually wants to box. He does not wanna box.
      “I believe Tommy Fury will get found out. And if he can get found out by me, I’ll be there saying ‘I’ll told you so’.
      “I don’t think he really wants to do it to be honest, I don’t think his heart is really in it.
      “He’s got all it needs to be a decent boxer but he hasn’t got the dedication, no way. I’ve never met the guy but even if I did I’d say it to his face.
      “He’s not even worth watching, that’s my personal opinion.
      Super-middleweight Idris Virgo is 9-0Credit: Hennessy Sports
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      “If Love Island wasn’t there and he didn’t have his brother, he wouldn’t be where he is now.
      “I think because of the Fury name he is trying to follow his brother. I don’t think he’ll go far, that’s my personal opinion.”
      Virgo, from Birmingham, came into Love Island having won his first two pro bouts, but boxed as an amateur and on the White Collar scene.
      Since making his name on the ITV series, he also enjoyed screen time on MTV’s ‘The Challenge’ filmed in America.
      It caught the eye of promoter Mick Hennessy, who signed Virgo this summer.
      The super-middleweight also once went viral and was hailed for a perfectly timed body shot knockout against Josh Hodgins.
      But Virgo became public enemy No1 soon after, when he threw water in the face of his journeyman opponent Scott Williams.

      The contrasting headlines proved a lesson in how quickly credit can be lost and perception drastically changed.
      But Virgo refuses to apologise for the lack of respect he showed pre-fight, insisting he is in the business of entertainment and brutality.
      He explained: “It’s just how I am. You’ll hate me but at the end of the day you’ll watch me.
      “I hate every fighter who steps in the ring with me. There’s no love – I’ve been in Love Island but in the ring there is no love.
      “Doesn’t matter whoever you are, I don’t want to be shaking your hand, I don’t want to be joking with you, you’re the enemy going into that fight.
      “And, if you’re sound, I might give you a pat on the back and praise you – other than that I hate you.
      “It’s just the mindset I have, before it was different but now it’s totally different. I’ve trained my mind to be a killer.
      Virgo boxed as an amateur and on the White Collar scene before Love IslandCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      “I’m an entertainer, it’s just who I am, I’m not putting it on for anyone.”
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      Virgo has sine joined Misfits Boxing, YouTuber KSI’s pay-per-view event shown on DAZN.
      Last month, he dominated Anthony Taylor at the OVO Arena Wembley and remains unbeaten. More

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      ‘I don’t care what he says’ – Jake Paul’s coach says Tommy Fury is no puncher and slams claims of breaking jaws in gym

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      JAKE PAUL’S coach talked down Tommy Fury’s punch power – and laughed off claims of breaking jaws in the boxing gym. BJ Flores will be in Paul’s corner for the celebrity grudge match in Saudi Arabia on Sunday.
      Jake Paul ahead of his fight with Tommy FuryCredit: AFP
      Paul’s coach has laughed off talk of Fury’s punching powerCredit: AFP
      His opposite number – Fury’s dad John – claimed his son was knocking out sparring partners and hospitalising them with snapped jaws.
      But Flores – an ex-cruiserweight world title challenger – insisted talk is cheap.
      He told SunSport in Riyadh: “Tommy’s going to come out and jab. Shoot his punches down the middle and try to use his jab to keep Jake off him. 
      “But I don’t care what he says in the media or the press about, ‘I’m coming to knock Jake out,’ or breaking sparring partners’ jaws. 
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      “He’s just not a puncher, I don’t care what he says. He’s going to come out, try and do what he’s always done and that’s try and box. 
      “But once he gets hits, he’s gonna go back to moving, backing up, backing up and he’s going to have to find a way to keep Jake off him.” 
      Fury, 23, is also joined by his heavyweight champion brother Tyson, 34, in the Middle East.
      But Flores warned the support counts for nothing once the first bell rings.
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      He said: “Tommy’s got good hand speed, he’s in good shape, he comes from a fighting bloodline. 
      “Look, the Fury name is legit. Tyson’s the best heavyweight in the world, he’s a great, great fighter but unfortunately for Tommy, they’re not the same. 
      “Tyson can’t fight for Tommy, John can’t fight for Tommy, so Tommy has to go in there and fight Jake all by himself and he’s in trouble. 
      “He’s going to see first-hand on Sunday that this ‘YouTube boxer’ is no joke.”  
      Fury has twice pulled out of fighting Paul before, firstly in December 2021 due to injury and then last August following US visa issues.
      YouTuber-turned boxer Paul is now 6-0, after adding two wins over ex-UFC champion Tyron Woodley and victory against Anderson Silva.

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      Flores added that the introduction of his old trainer Danny Smith has accelerated Paul’s skills to new heights.
      He said: “Jake’s really, really stepped it up. Big credit to Danny Smith coming into camp. 
      “Danny was my trainer when I was a professional boxer, one of the best boxing minds that I know. 
      “We brought him into camp last October, about a year and a half ago, and Jake’s come on leaps and bounds. 
      “He’s improving at such a fast rate, he’s got so much better over the last year and a half, it’s incredible. 
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      “Tommy should have fought him in 2021, before we fought Tyron the second time. 
      “But the fight is here now and people are gonna see on Sunday. It’s gonna be a big surprise for some people.” 
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      BJ Flores pictured with Jake PaulCredit: @bjflorespro
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      Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers fight rules: How many rounds is it and can you win by knockout?

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER is set to fight in a UK ring for the first time in the latest of his boxing exhibitions. The American legend officially retired in 2017 after a cash-grab victory over ex-UFC champion Conor McGregor.
      Aaron Chalmers with Floyd Mayweather ahead of their exhibitionCredit: EPA
      But he has since returned for five exhibitions across the globe, boxing in Asia, USA, the Middle East and now Britain.
      And welcoming him across the pond is Geordie Shore TV star-turned fighter Chalmers.
      Ahead of the exhibition bout on Saturday night at the O2 Arena, SunSport runs down the rules.
      How many rounds?
      The bout is scheduled for eight rounds of two minutes.
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      Mayweather’s exhibitions have varied over the years, his last one against YouTuber Deji in Dubai was six two-minute rounds.
      But for his KO wins in Japan, against martial arts pair Tenshin Nasukawa and Mikuru Asakura, four rounds over three minutes were scheduled.
      The longest he has gone since retirement was against YouTuber Logan Paul, 27, in June 2021.
      That went the full eight, three minute rounds, as Paul used his TWO STONE weight advanatage to take Mayweather the distance.
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      Last May, the Hall of Famer’s ex-sparring partner Don Moore also went eight rounds in Abu Dhabi, but over two minutes.
      Don Moore took Floyd Mayweather the distance in their exhibitionCredit: AFP
      Can you win by KO?
      Yes, knockouts will be permitted as has been the case with all of Mayweather’s exhibitions.
      Kickboxer Nasukawa, 24, and MMA’s Asakura, 30, learned that the hard way, both being counted out.
      Deji, 26, was also stopped but did so conscious and on his feet, meanwhile, Paul and Moore both heard the final bell.
      Chalmers, 35, has vowed to risk taking one to give one in order to land an almighty upset against Mayweather, 46.
      He told SunSport: “I will be wanting to get my shots off, so the answer to that is yeah, I will be taking risks. 
      “Just hopefully not too many risks where I’m going to get clipped on the end of the chin.” 
      Aaron Chalmers training to fight Floyd MayweatherCredit: EPA More

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      World Cup’s sexiest fan Ivana Knoll parties with Floyd Mayweather and shows off curves in revealing dress

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      THE World Cup’s sexiest fan Ivana Knoll showed off her curves in a revealing dress and fur coat.That’s before celebrating Floyd Mayweather’s birthday at a posh London eatery.
      Ivana Knoll braved the London cold in a skimpy outfitCredit: Goff
      The Croatian stunner turned heads in South KensingtonCredit: Goff
      Knoll covered up with a fur coatCredit: Goff
      Ivana, 30, turned plenty of heads as she prowled into Restaurant Ours in South Kensington on Thursday.
      The stunner from Croatia wore the flimsiest of black dresses to expose plenty of skin.
      Indeed, it was the same sexy number she wore earlier in the day when she draped herself across police cars outside Parliament.
      But with temperatures dropping overnight in the capital, Ivana looked to beat the cold with a fur coat draped over her shoulders.
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      The Balkan beauty was all smiles as she made her way into the restaurant for Mayweather’s birthday bash.
      The American boxer turned 46 last night.
      And he is in the UK for Saturday’s exhibition bout against Aaron Chalmers at the London O2 Arena.
      Mayweather and Hollywood actor Jamie Foxx popped £2,400 bottles of Dom Perignon champagne at the lavish do.
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      Floyd Mayweather was celebrating his birthday in London last nightCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Ivana took several snaps of the swanky doCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Mayweather is in town for his fight against Aaron ChalmersCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      And Ivana took several snaps for her Instagram Stories while wishing Mayweather a happy birthday.
      Just days earlier, she distracted motorists in central London by dancing around a lamppost in a skimpy outfit.
      But it appears Ivana was hoping for a bit more sun to protect her from the cold.
      She laughed: “Someone said: London got a bit warmer today.”
      Ivana has lit up London in her skimpy outfitsCredit: Splash
      The Croatian was the World Cup’s sexiest fanCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CoVL4y9PFUQ/?hl=en
      The Balkan beauty loves a good photoCredit: Instagram @knolldoll
      This prompted a raucous response from her legion of followers.
      One joked: “Gonna cause accidents on the streets.”
      A second commented: “Typical British weather.”
      While a third added: “London got hotter that day.”
      And a fourth gushed: “You’re the most beautiful woman in the world.”
      Ivana has worn some skimpy outfits in the pastCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      She turns heads wherever she goesCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Ivana had a blast at the London bash with MayweatherCredit: Splash More

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      John Fury compares Tommy to all-time boxing great and promises son won’t disgrace family name against Jake Paul

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      JOHN FURY promised son Tommy will not disgrace their famous fighting surname against Jake Paul as he revealed his defiant prediction. John is set to lead Tommy into battle against Paul on Sunday night in Saudi Arabia.
      John Fury ahead of Tommy Fury’s fight with Jake PaulCredit: Getty
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury face off in Saudi ArabiaCredit: AFP
      Older brother Tyson – the WBC heavyweight champion – is also in the Middle East ready to corner Tommy.
      And John insisted there is no way a Fury could possibly fall to defeat against YouTuber-turned boxer Paul.
      He said: “We’re here to fight. He’s been around the big stage most of his life.
      “When he first started out, he was meant to do big stuff, being who he is, Tyson Fury’s brother. This kid survives on pressure.
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      “And believe me, I wouldn’t have my son sat here if I didn’t think he could deliver.
      “There’s no way in this entire world my son would disgrace our great champion in Tyson Fury.”
      Tommy, 23, has twice pulled out against Paul, 26, in the past amid injury and US visa issues.
      But they hope third time will be the charm ahead of their grudge match in the Diriyah desert.
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      Special guest attendees include Mike Tyson, who watched on as the celebrity rivals agreed to a double-or-nothing fight bet.
      And John claimed Tommy will put on a show for the current and former heavyweight kings.
      He said: “On Monday he will be the proudest brother in the world. Tommy will give Jake Paul a beating Mike Tyson will be proud of.”
      Mike Tyson at Jake Paul’s press conference in Saudi ArabiaCredit: AFP More

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      KSI is a MACHINE and has been improving as a boxer more than Jake Paul, says man who has trained with BOTH rivals

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      BOXER Hasim Rahman Jr has backed KSI to beat Jake Paul as their bitter grudge match edges closer. The pair of arch enemies are in talks to finally settle their score in the ring, with talks of a December blockbuster in the UK. 
      KSI pictured with Hasim Rahman JrCredit: @hasimrahmanjr

      Jake Paul and Hasim Rahman Jr sparred beforeCredit: https://twitter.com/_HasimRahmanJr/status/1314032111276290049
      Rahman sparred Paul before the American’s second professional fight, which turned out to be a brutal KO of ex-NBA star Nate Robinson. 
      But two years later, they actually signed to fight each only for the bout to be cancelled with a week to go amid a row over the weight. 
      Rahman would go on to sign for KSI’s Misfits Boxing banner, while striking up a training partnership and friendship with the British celebrity. 
      And having witnessed first-hand KSI’s famed work ethic, the American believes Paul will be no match. 
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      Rahman told SunSport: “I think that JJ outworks Jake and drowns him. 
      “I think that the deep waters that JJ would take Jake to, he just hasn’t been to before. 
      “Jake’s workrate, even in his last fight, is nowhere near what it needs to be for JJ. 
      “JJ is an incredible machine, that boy doesn’t stop and he’s only getting better.
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      “I sparred Jake before he fought AnEsonGib and I’ve been watching his career up till the Anderson Silva fight. 
      “I’ve been watching JJ since he fought Logan the first time and he took some time off and came back but the rate of improvement from JJ is much better than Jake’s. 
      “That’s just my honest opinion.” 
      Paul has now given Tommy Fury, 23, THREE chances to fight him, following two prior pullouts, amid injury and US visa issues. 
      The second of which was when Rahman signed as a replacement for a 200lb cruiserweight fight. 
      But the New York State Athletic Commission later changed it to 205lb, although still the two teams clashed, resulting in a fight collapse. 
      Rahman still held a weigh in the day before the planned bout and came in slightly over the catchweight at 206.6lb. 
      Like I told people from the beginning, Jake Paul doesn’t really want to fight me. He never wanted to fight me. Hasim Rahman Jr
      But would refuse to reschedule – unlike with Fury – and chose to fight UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, instead winning in October. 
      Rahman said: “Like I told people from the beginning, Jake Paul doesn’t really want to fight me. He never wanted to fight me. 
      “The world saw him weight 206.6lb – and that was in three weeks – imagine if he gave me the time to prepare like he’s given to Tommy or Anderson Silva. 
      “He definitely had the opportunity to do that, even after our fight fell out. 
      “Now he can’t go back and say, ‘Oh, I don’t want to give you another chance because the fight fell out the first time and we wasted money.’ 
      “When they’ve been through this twice this Tommy and then turn around and give Tommy another fight. 
      “I don’t think Tommy’s going to win, I think Jake will win but it still shows he already pretty much admitted a fight with me meant more and was tougher than with Tommy.
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      “He’s still going to have to answer that question after this fight. But he’s going down in weight and I’m not going nowhere lower than 200. 
      “That’s the absolute lowest I would go. But we’ll see about Jake, but Logan can get it, even though I don’t think Logan will be interested in fighting me.” 
      Jake Paul and Hasim Rahman Jr before their fight cancelationCredit: Getty Images – Getty More