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      Anthony Joshua tipped to KO Deontay Wilder in brutal fashion by very unlikely supporter

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has been tipped to knock out Deontay Wilder, by Tyson Fury’s dad.A long overdue grudge match between the pair is being targeted for December – with the showdown expected to land in Saudi Arabia.
      Anthony Joshua is seemingly closing in on a grudge match with Deontay WilderCredit: GETTY
      The pair’s showdown is current in the works for DecemberCredit: GETTY
      Tyson Fury’s dad John has tipped AJ to KO The Bronze BomberCredit: PA
      Joshua’s chances of getting the better of the former WBC heavyweight champion have been written off by many following his scrappy points win over Jermaine Franklin last month.
      But John Fury reckons his fellow Brit will batter the Bronze Bomber, saying: “AJ will knock [Wilder] out.”
      John is adamant son Tyson has already done enough damage to Wilder for one of AJ’s power punches to lay out the American.
      He continued: “You know why? Because Deontay Wilder can’t take shots on the side of his head.
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      “Tyson, ‘The Gypsy King’ cracked his skull. If AJ lands in the same place, AJ knocks him out.”
      John’s prediction for the fight comes just days after Tyson ruled out his long-time rival’s chances of beating his WBC predecessor.
      When asked to give his prediction for the Saudi showdown, Tyson said: “Do you need me to answer that?
      “I think we all know what happens. I’d love for AJ to knock him out, because Wilder’s a little b****.
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      “He’s a moaning p***y, forgive me for my language.
      “But I just see [Joshua] getting chinned to be honest.
      “When I met him man to man, his a***hole fell out.
      “He come over and cuddled me, like the little b**** that he is.
      “It was like, ‘All right, it must be done. He’s given me the cuddle, forget about it.’
      “Then a week later he goes, ‘Tyson’s still a piece of s***’ this that and the other.

      “I thought you little slimy… Deontay Wilder is Deontay Wilder and that’s it.”
      “I’ve beat him three times. I’ve absolutely done his record right in.
      “Give him two knockout losses and a draw, which I won anyway.
      “It is what it is. I don’t hate the guy, he’s just a bit of a t***er.”
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      Joshua and Wilder were due to throw down with one another five years ago when they held all the heavyweight marbles.
      Their grudge match, however, never came to fruition – although AJ is confident this round of negotiations will seal the deal. More

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      Anthony Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn says boxing bosses in Saudi are ‘deadly serious’ about heavyweight tournament

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      EDDIE HEARN said boxing bosses in Saudi Arabia are “deadly serious” about hosting a tournament-style series of heavyweight fights. Hearn has been locked in negotiations for Anthony Joshua, 33, to face Deontay Wilder, 37, in the Middle East in December.
      Anthony Joshua with promoter Eddie HearnCredit: Rex
      Deontay Wilder is in talks to fight Anthony JoshuaCredit: Getty
      And organisers want it to sensationally fall on the same night as a bout between Tyson Fury, 34, and Oleksandr Usyk, 36.
      Hearn told Stamina for Sale: “The situation is, Saudi Arabia would like to do Fury against Usyk, AJ against Wilder on the same night.
      “I went out there two weeks ago, they’re deadly serious, I’ve done two big fights with them before, I know they deliver.
      “As I understand it, they’ve been doing their own negotiations with Deontay Wilder, which has gone very well.
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      “They’ve been talking to Usyk for a year, because he boxed AJ over there and they know the rough kind of numbers that we want based on what we received for the Andy Ruiz fight and Usyk fight in Saudi Arabia.
      “Fury is another story altogether, but not my business. But all I’m concerned about is doing the deal for AJ against Wilder, because if they can’t get Usyk and Fury over the line they will still do AJ against Wilder.
      “This is what they want. They want this big quartet. AJ’s already told me ‘no problem’.
      “You hit the numbers that we want for the fight, that aren’t unreasonable and not hugely out of proportion in terms of what he received there last time, we’re in.”
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      Fury and Usyk saw the heavyweight division’s first ever four-belt unification collapse due to a row over the split for a potential rematch.
      Now Usyk has been ordered by the WBA into a mandatory title defence against Daniel Dubois, 25, with talks ongoing.
      Meanwhile Fury has been left scrambling to find an opponent for his planned return fight in the summer.
      But the WBC champion has not lost hope in finally facing Usyk and insisted it will happen before the year closes.
      Fury said in a press conference: “There’s a lot going on in Saudi Arabia, massive amounts of money being talked about.
      “I just think that got the better of it, the temptation of £75million/£100million down the line rather than doing it now.
      “These prizefighters fight for a few quid, they’ll fight anybody so I don’t think anybody’s scared of anybody in a boxing match.
      “The fight’s gotta happen, it’s gotta happen this year. I just think it’s an easy job, straightforward job.
      “I’ll hit him, he’ll hit the floor, then I’ll go out and get drunk in the town centre.”
      Tyson Fury facing off with Oleksandr UsykCredit: REUTERS More

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      Conor McGregor confirms he will be at Katie Taylor’s homecoming fight in Ireland and teases ‘mega announcements’

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      CONOR McGREGOR confirmed he will be in Ireland to watch Katie Taylor’s homecoming fight. Taylor attempts to become a two-weight undisputed champion when she steps up to challenge Chantelle Cameron on Saturday.
      Conor McGregor with Katie Taylor in 2018Credit: Sportsfile – Subscription
      And it will be Ireland’s first boxing event since 2014 and the only time Taylor has fought at home as a professional.
      So UFC superstar McGregor would not miss the occasion for the world as he spoke out on Twitter to say he will be there.
      He tweeted: “What’s the story folks I’ve a couple of mega Katie Taylor announcements coming all this week, for our Katies fight!
      “Multiple days back to back! But first I want to announce that I have 22 tickets to the fight itself, in the exclusive “G Cash” seats.
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      “I only need one seat myself.…”
      McGregor, 34, has been a huge supporter of Taylor’s career and has watched her fight from ringside before.
      The women’s lightweight queen was due to rematch Amanda Serrano, 34, following their fight of the year contender last year.
      But Serrano pulled out injured and instead returns on August 5 in Texas in a rematch with Heather Hardy, 41, who she beat in 2019.
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      So Taylor, 36, instead turned her attention to Cameron, 31, and the super-lightweight titles.
      And the historic fight will be sponsored by McGregor’s Forged Irish Stout.
      He said: “I’m incredibly proud and honoured to support Ireland’s own, the pound for pound GOAT, Katie Taylor!
      “Katie’s fight this weekend in Ireland is going to be one for the books and I’ll be cheering her on.
      “Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing have done a fantastic job putting together an unforgettable event and Irish Forged Stout is ready to take over fight week!”
      Conor McGregor with promoter Eddie HearnCredit: @MatchroomBoxing More

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      Jake Paul slams KSI for ‘LYING’ about elbow on Joe Fournier and says YouTube rival’s ‘whole promotion is sham’

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      JAKE PAUL slammed KSI for “LYING” about his elbow to Joe Fournier and said his rival’s Misfits Boxing promotion is a “sham”. Paul was left in disgust after Fournier was knocked out by KSI in round two at Wembley Arena.
      Jake Paul slammed KSI for ‘lying’ about his KO over Joe FournierCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      KSI knocked out Joe Fournier with an elbowCredit: Leigh Dawney/Misfits Boxing
      Replays revealed the YouTube sensation landed an accidental but illegal elbow, which consequently caused the KO.
      KSI broke his silence on social media to claim Fournier “fell into” his forearm and voiced his “disappointed” in the ending of the bout.
      But Paul, 26, hit back: “Why you lying still? No part of your glove made contact with Joe’s face on that elbow.
      “That was not a hook. That was straight up a right elbow to the jawbone. Good form but wrong sport. Your whole promotion is sham.
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      “Bad look for the sport of boxing. Your “commission” PBA should hold itself to a higher standard.
      “I hope England Boxing starts to oversee this product and makes it safer for everyone.”
      Fournier, 40, accused KSI, 29, of cheating and demanded a disqualification or rematch be called.
      And the Professional Boxing Association – who sanctioned the fight – confirmed an appeal has been lodged and will conclude by Friday.
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      KSI came into the bout with five wins in the ring and one draw compared to nightclub businessman-turned 9-0 boxer Fournier.
      And he was left underwhelmed in the contentious ending of what was the biggest night in his boxing career.
      KSI posted on Twitter: “I worked very hard for this fight and had an intense and gruelling camp.
      “There’s no better feeling than being in that ring and having my hand raised in front of my loyal and amazing fans who I appreciate so much.
      “Unfortunately the victory which was inevitable no matter what, is tarnished and I hate that. It sucks!
      “After landing my overhand he was pretty much out on his feet and I went for a short right hook as Joe clinched me and fell into me.
      “I landed that hook and my glove made contact but appears to have been followed by unintentional contact with my forearm.
      “I’m gutted that it’s not as clean a win as I wanted and it feels like it diminishes my hard work with my trainers.
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      “Either way I hope you enjoyed the show and appreciate the support. Sorry to all the fans disappointed with it. No one is more so than me.”
      Joe Fournier has appealed his KO loss to KSICredit: Leigh Dawney/Misfits Boxing More

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      Sir Mo Farah teases shock career change as Team GB Olympic legend reveals he was inspired after watching KSI

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      SIR MO FARAH revealed he wants to lace up the boxing gloves having been inspired by watching KSI fight. The long-distance runner has achieved it all on the track, winning gold at the world championship and Olympics.
      Sir Mo Farah is open to fighting in a boxing matchCredit: @SauerlandBros
      KSI during his fight with Joe FournierCredit: Leigh Dawney/Misfits Boxing

      But the Team GB legend is open to trying his hand at boxing as the rise in celebrity bouts continue to grow.
      Asked by KSI’s Misfits promotion if he would step in the ring, Farah responded: “One hundred per cent.
      “Listen, it depends, I would need to do a bit of training and get confidence but I would love to challenge myself maybe one day.”
      Farah, 40, was at Wembley Arena to watch YouTube star KSI fight businessman-turned boxer Joe Fournier.

      But the bout ended in controversy when KSI, 29, knocked out Fournier, 40, in the second round.
      What looked to be a textbook KO was later revealed on replays to have been caused by an accidental but illegal elbow.
      It left four-time Olympic champion Farah calling for a rematch.
      He said: “For me, it was a good fight but then obviously stuff changed so quickly. I didn’t even know what happened, I looked over and that was it.
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      “It was amazing, again as I said overall, to see so many people I know, I’ve known Joe for many years, we went to the same school.
      “KSI, good friend. I could see a rematch coming up.”
      A fuming Fournier accused KSI of cheating after the result stood and threatened legal action.

      The Professional Boxing Association – who sanctioned the bout – have since confirmed an appeal has been lodged.
      And the result of Fournier’s appeal is set to be concluded by Friday.
      KSI knocked Joe Fournier out with an elbowCredit: Leigh Dawney/Misfits Boxing
      Joe Fournier has appealed the resultCredit: Leigh Dawney/Misfits Boxing More

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      KSI’s controversial ‘elbow KO’ of Joe Fournier officially under review with decision days away

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      JOE FOURNIER has officially lodged an appeal following his controversial knockout loss to KSI. The nightclub tycoon-turned boxer faced YouTube sensation KSI on Saturday night at Wembley Arena.
      KSI’s win over Joe Fournier is under reviewCredit: Leigh Dawney/Misfits Boxing
      Joe Fournier was knocked out by an accidental elbow from KSICredit: PA
      Joe Fournier has now appealed the lossCredit: Getty
      It ended in chaos when Fournier was left out for the count in round two and unable to continue.
      But replays revealed KSI landed an accidental but illegal elbow which looked to have caused the KO.
      Despite the post-fight footage revealing the brutal blow, the win still stood causing Fournier to threaten action against organisers.
      And now the Professional Boxing Association – who sanctioned the bout – confirmed to SunSport that Fournier has appealed the loss.
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      A statement read: “We have invited representations from each contestant and their representatives before the matter is reviewed in line with our rules and procedures.
      “We are also seeking legal counsel as to the issues involved to ensure all matters are dealt with properly and fairly while seeking to uphold the integrity of boxing.
      “Any decision or otherwise on the matter will be made available to the contestants on or before 4pm GMT Friday 19th May 2023.
      “No further comment will be made until after that time.”
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      Fournier, 40, has called for a rematch while he was joined by KSI’s arch rival Jake Paul in claiming a disqualification or no-contest should be ruled.
      Paul, 26, tweeted: “I respect boxing too much to respect what that was.
      “If that was indeed a real boxing match it will be ruled a no contest or disqualification.”
      KSI, 29, broke his silence on social media a day after the fight to express his disappointment in the inconclusive ending.
      He wrote: “I worked very hard for this fight and had an intense and gruelling camp.
      “There’s no better feeling than being in that ring and having my hand raised in front of my loyal and amazing fans who I appreciate so much.
      “Unfortunately the victory which was inevitable no matter what, is tarnished and I hate that. It sucks!
      “After landing my overhand he was pretty much out on his feet and I went for a short right hook as Joe clinched me and fell into me.
      “I landed that hook and my glove made contact but appears to have been followed by unintentional contact with my forearm.
      Unfortunately the victory which was inevitable no matter what, is tarnished and I hate that. It sucks! KSI
      “I’m gutted that it’s not as clean a win as I wanted and it feels like it diminishes my hard work with my trainers.
      “Either way I hope you enjoyed the show and appreciate the support. Sorry to all the fans disappointed with it. No one is more so than me.”
      But again he was questioned by Paul, who responded: “Why you lying still? No part of your glove made contact with Joe’s face on that elbow.
      “That was not a hook. That was straight up a right elbow to the jawbone. Good form but wrong sport.
      “Your whole promotion is sham. Bad look for the sport of boxing. Your “commission” PBA should hold itself to a higher standard.
      “I hope England Boxing starts to oversee this product and makes it safer for everyone.”
      KSI had come into the fight with five wins and only one draw compared to Fournier, who had a 9-0 pro record.
      And he has already set his sights on fighting Tommy Fury, 24, next.
      Fury, who beat Paul in February, was ringside in London and went face to face with KSI in the ring, which resulted in a shoving match.
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      They agreed to face each other next and KSI doubled down on his challenge when taking to Twitter.
      He posted: “Outboxed and outclassed in every department. Onto the next, Tommy Fury, let’s do this.”
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      Tommy Fury vs Idris Virgo tale of the tape: How brawling stars compare from Love Island success to staggering net worths

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      TOMMY FURY and Idris Virgo could be on course to settle their beef in the ring following their heated brawl. The two former Love Island stars went face to face at ringside of KSI’s fight against Joe Fournier.
      Tommy Fury was in attendance at KSI’s fight against Joe FournierCredit: Getty
      But he got into a brawl with Idris VirgoCredit: https://twitter.com/HappyPunchPromo/status/1657481761201311744
      Virgo is unbeaten in his 13 career fights so farCredit: Getty
      Fury is also unbeaten but has fewer fights to his nameCredit: Getty
      Footage of the incident showed Virgo approach Fury, who then stood up, before a brawl ignited between them.
      Virgo has since called Fury a “coward” for his actions.
      While the pair clearly have their differences, their careers have followed similar paths.
      They have both been contestants on Love Island, while enjoying success in boxing – with both being undefeated in their careers thus far.
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      With the pair seemingly determined to end one another’s runs, but how do they compare?
      SunSport has taken a look at the pair to find what separates them.
      Of the two light-heavyweight boxers, Virgo has the upper hand in experience.
      The 29-year-old has 13 fights under his belt, including 12 wins and two KOs.
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      Meanwhile, Fury, 24, has a perfect nine-from-nine record, with four KOs to boot.
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      Fury also holds the advantage on Instagram followers, with 5.1million to Virgo’s 214,000.
      However, Virgo can go toe-to-toe with Fury when it comes to net worth.
      The lesser known man said to be worth as much as £4m having built up his boxing brand over the years.
      Fury is worth a similar sum having seen his bank balance swell following his fight with Jake Paul, which it’s understood he earned over £3m for.
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      Fury is currently dating Love Island sweetheart Molly-Mae Hughes, while Virgo is not believed to be in a relationship at the moment.
      But how did TNT and The Bodybreaker both do during their time on the Island?
      Virgo entered the Villa on Day 36 of season four of the show but failed to couple up with anyone before being dumped out of the Villa on Day 40.
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      Fury fared far better than his counterpart. He entered on Day One of season five and partnered up with Lucie on Day Two.
      He would then go on to couple up with Molly-Mae on Day Five before eventually going on to finish runner-up. More

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      Conor McGregor impressed with KSI’s controversial win over Joe Fournier despite calling YouTuber ‘friendly little nerd’

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      CONOR MCGREGOR was impressed with KSI’s controversial win over Joe Fournier – despite calling the YouTuber a “friendly little nerd” previously.The social media sensation remained unbeaten with a second-round knockout of the self-proclaimed billionaire at Wembley Arena on Saturday night.
      KSI secured a controversial win over Joe Fournier at Wembley Arena on SaturdayCredit: Getty
      Conor McGregor sung the YouTuber’s praises afterwardsCredit: AFP
      But it was a right elbow from The Nightmare that flattened the 40-year-old and handed him his latest victory.
      The YouTuber turned boxer initially denied cracking Fournier with the illegal strike but has since changed his tune as boxing authorities weigh up OVERTURNING his victory.
      However, UFC legend McGregor remained unmoved by the controversial finish and instead praised KSI.
      The 34-year-old tweeted: “I seen it, I liked it. He goin’, fair play, KSI.”
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      McGregor previously slotted the British star as he prepared for a “nothing burger” boxing match with his former training partner Dillon Danis – which was eventually cancelled.
      The former two division UFC champion was in no mood to entertain the fight and slammed KSI as a “friendly little nerd”, while telling Danis to get back into MMA.
      KSI responded to McGregor’s tweet talking about why he hasn’t spoken to Danis in a while, saying: “I’m sorry but I’m about do some serious damage to your boy.”
      McGregor replied: “Brother you’re a friendly little nerd I don’t care.
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      “He should be back doing MMA if he is doing this little nothing burger match with you.
      “I couldn’t care less about this genre of boxing, I am sorry. Have a good one.”
      McGRegor has not fought since suffering a horrific broken leg in his defeat to Dustin Poirier in 2021 at UFC 264.
      He appears to be closing in on a return to the octagon with a potential bout against Michael Chandler.
      A date for McGregor’s eagerly-anticipated clash with Chandler has yet to be announced.
      But footage of Notorious SHOVING the American has been released ahead of the return of The Ultimate Fighter.
      The lightweight standouts coached opposite one another on season 31 of the long-running reality TV show – which was filmed in Las Vegas earlier this year. More