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      Giant Game of Thrones star and boxer Hafthor Bjornsson comes out of retirement and looks to break all-time record

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      GIANT Game of Thrones star turned boxer Hafthor Bjornsson has come out of retirement to break an all-time world record.The Icelandic beast, who is 6ft 8in tall and weights nearly 23 stone, was once strongman’s number one star after winning World’s Strongest Man in 2018.
      Hafthor Bjornsson has made two major announcements after coming out of retirementCredit: @thorbjornsson
      Bjornsson had been assessing his options after beating Eddie Hall in a boxing matchCredit: Probellum
      But Bjornsson turned his back on the sport in order to become a boxer.
      The mega-hitter slimmed down and built up his stamina before delivering a stunning KO of rival Eddie Hall.
      And Bjornsson then declared he was retiring in order to assess his future options.
      But the 34-year-old, who played Gregor ‘The Mountain’ Clegane on hit TV show Game of Thrones, has now made TWO major announcements.
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      In news which is sure to delight strength fans, Bjornsson has declared his intent to set a new raw powerlifting world-record.
      The sport sees hulks aim to hit their top weights in three events – deadlifts, squats and bench-press.
      The numbers from all three are then combined for a final total score.
      And Bjornsson is confident he can beat the current record of 1182.5kg, held by Dan Bell, at the end of 2023.
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      Bjornsson is ready to set a new powerlifting world recordCredit: @thorbjornsson
      The Icelandic beast is also returning to strongman in 2024Credit: Instagram / @thorbjornsson
      That would be three-and-a-half years after setting a new deadlift world record of 501kg, which sparked his boxing rivalry with Hall.
      But there’s further news from Bjornsson, who has also confirmed a return to professional strongman in 2024.
      His last event was the successful Arnold Classic in 2020.
      And Bjornsson reckons his foray into powerlifting will serve as a great stepping stone for a return to his former love.
      The current World’s Strongest Man is Scottish behemoth Tom Stoltman, who has won the trophy two times in a row.
      But it remains to be seen if 2018 winner Bjornsson competes in the tournament, having previously vowed to never work with organisers Giants Live again.
      However, he does plan on regaining his Arnold Classics crown, which he won three times in a row before leaving strongman.
      Bjornsson said in a YouTube video: “I love training heavy and I want to build my legacy in the strength world.
      The giant starred as Gregor Clegane on TV show Game of ThronesCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Bjornsson will have to eat a lot of calories to regain his old powerCredit: Instagram / @thorbjornsson
      “So my decision is to come back into powerlifting. I want to break the all-time raw powerlifting world record.
      “Powerlifting is squat, bench and deadlift, three lifts. And I want to break the all-time total, which is today 1182.5kg. 
      “That record is held by Dan Bell, a great powerlifter. Who knows, maybe before I break it he will break it again.
      “I like competition, I like to be challenged. The goal is to do it at the end of the year.
      “It’s crazy but I have a lot of muscle and strength memory, so slowly but surely my strength is coming back.
      “Hopefully my body will be good to me like it was before, stay injury-free. 
      “So that’s the plan, to be very successful in powerlifting, build my legacy, build my name in the strength world.
      “[Then in 2024] I will go back to strongman and give my absolute best there again.
      “I want to compete at the Arnold Classic in Columbus, Ohio and Rogue Invitationals.
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      “Those are the two shows I have my eyes on. I want to win those, I truly believe when I break the powerlifting record my starting strengths are going to be very good and will translate well into strongman.
      “That’s the plan. Big announcement, big goals, but I’m a big guy with a big heart with a lot of ambition and big dreams.” More

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      What Tyson Fury asked George Groves in awkward confrontation after boxer tipped Oleksandr Usyk to beat him

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      GEORGES GROVES revealed he was put on the spot by Tyson Fury over his prediction for the undisputed title fight with Oleksandr Usyk. Fury and Usyk are still negotiating the heavyweight division’s first four-belt unification bout.
      Tyson Fury is in talks to fight Oleksandr UsykCredit: Getty
      George Groves backed Oleksandr Usyk against Tyson FuryCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      And the battle of the unbeaten pound-for-pound stars has divided opinions from the boxing world.
      And ex-world champion Groves – a self-professed Usyk “fan boy” – left Fury unhappy with his prediction.
      He told ProBoxingFans: “I saw Tyson the other day. He said, ‘Why are you picking Usyk and not picking me?’
      “I said, ‘Someone’s gotta go the other way Tyson! It keeps it entertaining, keeps it interesting.’
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      “I think Usyk’s his toughest fight to date – what a fighter. And Tyson Fury – what a fighter.”
      Saudi Arabia was a frontrunner to host the historic unification bout with Usyk, 36, even agreeing a financial package.
      But Fury, 34, has not done so which has led to Wembley Stadium becoming a new alternative for the fight.
      Groves – who retired in 2019 – is such a fan of Usyk he could not pick against the masterful Ukrainian.
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      He said to Boxing UK: “You’ve asked me the question that I have the unpopular opinion on.
      “I’m such an Usyk fan. I don’t know if he is big enough to challenge Fury if Fury’s really on it and up for it.
      “But, when it comes to ability, Usyk’s the best heavyweight in the world by a country mile, in my opinion.
      “I don’t know. I’ll just go Usyk cause I’m an Usyk fan boy.”
      Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury are in line for a title unficiationCredit: Getty More

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      Molly-Mae brutally responds to Jake Paul leaking her and Tommy Fury’s baby news ahead of fight

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      MOLLY-MAE HAGUE has BLOCKED Jake Paul and his team on social media ahead of his grudge match with her boyfriend Tommy Fury.YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul will throw down with Fury in a Saudi showdown nearly two years in the making at the end of the month.
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury will finally throw down in a grudge match later this monthCredit: MOST VALUABLE PROMOTIONS
      Paul has trolled Fury and Molly-Mae Hague for the best part of two years and revealed the birth of their childCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Former Love Island star Molly-Mae has blocked Paul and his team on social media ahead of the fightCredit: INSTAGRAM@TREATSSTUDIOUS
      Social media sensation Paul has left no stone unturned in his trolling of Fury, evening targeting Molly-Mae and revealing the birth of their child.
      And former Love Island star Molly-Mae has reportedly responded by preventing Paul and his team from seeing her social media activity.
      That’s according to The Mirror, who claim even fringe members of Paul’s team have been blocked by the influencer.
      Paul’s mind games and trolling over the last two years have got on the nerves of Molly-Mae, who hopes the rivalry will soon be “put to bed.”
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      She told iFL TV late last year: “I just feel like the whole thing, everyone is just over it.
      “Hopefully, it can all just be put to bed, they can have the fight and then we can forget about it.
      “I feel like it’s just lingering at this point, they need to have the fight and put it to bed because it’s going to be literally all anyone talks about until it’s done.
      “I think it’s a fight that needs to happen and if it does it does, we’ll just have to see.
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      “I don’t see why it shouldn’t, if Jake Paul has the balls and Tommy wants to fight, then it should happen.”
      Fury – the younger brother of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson – is hoping to do that in devastating fashion.
      He told MMA Fighting: “Things have got in the way the previous two times.
      “Things well out of my control. A broke[n] rib and everything else that was wrong with the first fight.

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      “The second fight, denied entry into the U.S. Third fight, here we are.
      “Three times is a charm and we’re seeing that.
      “We’re two weeks out. I’m ripped, I’m ready, I’m fit, I’m strong and I’ve got more in the tank than what it takes to beat Jake Paul.
      “Don’t worry about that.” More

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      Tyson Fury gives Valentine’s Day advice as he reveals top three RomComs with hilarious mock-ups of DVD covers

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      TYSON FURY has revealed his tips for a successful Valentine’s Day – which have come straight from a major Hollywood Chick Flick.The Gypsy King, like many husbands and wives around the world, is preparing to have a romantic day with his wife Paris – the mother of his six children.
      Tyson Fury is gearing up for a romantic Valentine’s Day with wife ParisCredit: GETTY
      Fury has picked up romance tips from The Notebook – which is one of his top RomComsCredit: INSTAGRAM@TYSONFURY
      The Gypsy King is also a fan of P.S. I Love YouCredit: INSTAGRAM@TYSONFURY
      The Time Traveler’s Wife is also one of Fury’s favouritesCredit: Instagram tysonfury
      Fury, who is proud as punch of his other half and regularly shows her off on social media, no doubt plans to woo her with romantic gestures.
      And his inspiration for the big day, as well as his romantic gestures in general, have come from The Notebook.
      He shared a series of images on his Instagram showing him mocked up in some hit romance films.
      When asked for his top Valentine’s Day tips, he replied: “Have you ever watched a film called The Notebook with Ryan Gosling and Rachael McAdams?
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      “I took a few notes from that, as well as a lot of other films.”
      Fury doesn’t strike many as a fan of Chick Flicks, but he admits they’re his “type of movie.”
      He continued: “Have you ever seen The Time Traveler’s Wife, P.S. I Love You?
      “That’s my type of movie, chick flicks and things like that.”
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      Fury, 34, is currently gearing up for an undisputed heavyweight title fight with Oleksandr Usyk.
      The pair are set to throw down in April, although a deal for the historic bout has yet to be finalised.
      Promoter Frank Warren said: “The fight will 100 per cent take place on the last Saturday in April.
      “Where it takes will be determined within the next six or seven days.
      “If we can’t do what we’re being asked to for Tyson and Usyk, then the fight will take place in the UK and we’ll have time to promote it and so forth.”
      “If it goes to the Middle East, it’s because they will pay a premium for the World Cup of boxing.”

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      Usyk recently lambasted Fury for the delay, writing on social media: “Fury, you talk about greatness in boxing.
      “But, at the same time, you say, ‘Give me a lot of money’.
      “Greatness in boxing is not determined by money. Greatness comes from a victorious path.
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      “You say that I avoid you, but I never have. In fact, I have even come to you.
      “I am ready to box you even without any prize money.” More

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      Misfits Boxing 2023: FULL fight dates, results and confirmed events as shows take place across the world

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      MISFITS BOXING is set to have its biggest fights in 2023 – and SunSport will be taking a deep dive into the upcoming action. Misfits owner – KSI TKO’D Faze Temper during the first round of his most recent fight in January and is scouting for his next opponent.
      KSI celebrates victory in the cruiserweight bout against FaZe Temperrr.Credit: PA
      And the youtube star’s next rumoured opponent is ex-professional Joe Fournier, who was in contention to fight KSI after Dillon Dallis dropped out.
      KSI has openly stated that the fight after his next will most likely be the much-anticipated fight against Jake Paul. He wants to fight him but needs to get rid of “ring rust” first.
      Other fan-favourite influencers include Salt Papi, King Kenny and Slim.
      JANUARY 14: Salt Papi celebrates after defeating Josh BruecknerCredit: Getty
      Check out SunSport’s extensive Misfits Boxing schedule for 2023 below…
      Upcoming misfits events
      March 4 – Telford
      April 22 – New Orleans
      May 13 – London
      June 10 – Nashville
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      July 22 – Berlin
      August 26 – London
      September 30 – Ibiza
      November 4 – Austin
      December 16 – Cardiff
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      Tyson Fury ‘has held talks for a FOURTH fight against Deontay Wilder at Wembley’ as back-up if Usyk fight doesn’t happen

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      TYSON FURY has reportedly lined up a FOURTH fight with Deontay Wilder if his proposed showdown with Oleksandr Usyk fails to happen.Talks over the historic undisputed heavyweight title fight resumed last December but the mouthwatering bout has yet to be finalised.
      Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are locked in talks over an undisputed showdownCredit: REUTERS
      But the blockbuster showdown hasn’t been finalisedCredit: GETTY
      The Gypsy King has reportedly lined up a fourth fight with Deontay Wilder should the bout with Usyk not come to fruitionCredit: POLARIS
      Fury, 34, is champing at the bit to fight in April – so much so that he’s teed up a quadrilogy fight with former foe Wilder.
      That’s according to World Boxing News, who claim Fury’s teams have been in “secret talks with Wilder for weeks.”

      It’s claimed the shock fight would take place at Wembley Stadium.
      Fury and Wilder have shared the ring three times in the last four years, with the pair’s first meeting ending in a controversial draw.
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      The Gypsy King won their rematch and trilogy fight in emphatic fashion, registering seventh and 11th-round knockout victories.
      Fury’s historic clash with Usyk was initially slated for March 4 but delays in finalising the deal have pushed back the date.
      Saudi Arabia were the frontrunners to land the bout, although the fight is reportedly unlikely to take place in the Kingdom.
      Despite the delay in finalising the deal, Fury’s co-promoter Frank Warren is adamant the Brit will lock horns with the undefeated Ukrainian at the end of April.
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      He told talkSPORT: The fight will 100 per cent take place on the last Saturday in April.
      “Where it takes will be determined within the next six or seven days.
      “If we can’t do what we’re being asked to for Tyson and Usyk, then the fight will take place in the UK and we’ll have time to promote it and so forth.
      “If it goes to the Middle East, it’s because they will pay a premium for the World Cup of boxing.”
      Fury and Usyk have repeatedly traded verbal jabs since their face-off last December.

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      Usyk said last month: “Fury, you talk about greatness in boxing but, at the same time, you say, ‘Give me a lot of money’.
      “Greatness in boxing is not determined by money.
      “Greatness comes from a victorious path.
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      “You say that I avoid you, but I never have. In fact, I have even come to you.
      “I am ready to box you even without any prize money.” More

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      Eddie Hearn changes his Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury prediction as he makes fight admission ahead of Saudi grudge match

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      EDDIE HEARN has performed a U-turn on his prediction for Jake Paul’s grudge match with Tommy Fury.The social media superstars will collide at the end of the month in an eagerly-anticipated Saudi showdown nearly two years in the making.
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury will collide in a Saudi grudge match later this monthCredit: MOST VALUABLE PROMOTIONS
      Eddie Hearn initially tipped Paul to get the better of HearnCredit: AFP
      But the Matchroom Boxing chief has changed his opinionCredit: GETTY
      Despite his lack of experience, many fight fans are tipping YouTuber turned boxer Paul to turn over Fury – the younger brother of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson.
      Matchroom Boxing chief Hearn was initially part of that group but has since changed his mind, insisting the contest is a “50-50” fight.
      The 43-year-old told Boxing UK: “I’m quite looking forward to it.
      “I did think that Jake Paul would win the fight, but I think I’ve changed my mind.
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      “It’s a 50/50 though which is a little bit worrying in itself.”
      Hearn initially expected Paul’s mind games to be too much for Fury, who has been trolled by the American for the best part of two years.
      During an appearance on The MMA Hour, Hearn predicted: “Mentally, he’ll break Tommy Fury.
      “I think he’ll mess with Tommy mentally, and I just think by the time they get in the ring, if they do get in the ring, I think Tommy will be defeated before the fight’s even taken place.
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      “And I think will win by knockout.”
      Paul and Fury, 23 and 26 respectfully, were due to face off again in a press conference in Saudi last week but the latter skipped the event.
      That irked Paul, who said: “I’m used to his behaviour at this point, he’s unprofessional and he’s a flake.
      “He’s not a serious businessman or a serious fighter and I’m going to prove that.
      “It’s why this fight is called, ‘The Truth’ because the truth is going to come out.
      “He’s going to have to pay for all of the times he’s pulled out. All the business people he screwed over, it’s disrespectful.

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      “There’s some of the biggest names in boxing, the biggest promoters and the most influential people in the world.
      “One of the greatest countries in the world and he doesn’t want to show up because of a ‘private matter’. We all have private matters.
      “When you sign up to do something, you make a commitment, that’s what it should be about.
      “It just shows me he’s scared because he said he didn’t need to train for this fight
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      “Meanwhile, his first excuse was that he needed to train extra, but now it’s a private matter.
      “I love Tyson but it’s typical from the dad [John] and Tommy.” More

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      Tyson Fury told to fight released UFC heavyweight instead of Francis Ngannou by Nate Diaz in his new promotion

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      TYSON FURY has been told to fight a former UFC heavyweight by Nate Diaz.The Gypsy King, 34, could be tempted with another venture away from boxing if the unification bout with Oleksandr Usyk cannot get finalised.
      Tyson Fury could fight under MMA rules if his showdown with Oleksandr Usyk crashesCredit: Getty
      And a hybrid fight against Francis Ngannou appeared to be on the cards following the Cameroonian’s UFC contract expired.
      But now Diaz, who has launched his own promotion Real Fight Inc, wants to see Fury take on a different MMA star.
      The 37-year-old Californian tweeted: “Ben Rothwell vs Tyson Fury,” followed by a fist emoji and the Real Fight Twitter handle.
      Rothwell, 41, is a 6ft 4ins 120kg heavyweight who won 39 of his 53 professional MMA bouts – appearing 17 times on UFC cards.
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      His most-recent fight was a round-one TKO defeat to Marcos Rogerio de Lima in November 2021.
      But Diaz would like to see his fellow American fight Fury.
      However, fans on Twitter were completely underwhelmed by the suggestion with various memes and gifs expressing their confusion.
      Instead most supporters want Fury to take on Usyk – and Ngannou if that cannot be arranged.
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      Ngannou seemed willing to agree to Fury’s strange rules for their potential battle with 4oz gloves and Mike Tyson refereeing.
      The Usyk showdown, though, would be the main attraction with all the world titles on the line.
      Talks remain ongoing between the two camps but with Saudi Arabia struggling to secure the hosting rights, it could take place at Wembley on April 29.
      Ben Rothwell was put forward as a shock suggestion to fight FuryCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Nate Diaz’s suggestion did not go down well on TwitterCredit: Getty More