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      Eddie Hearn changes prediction for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 AGAIN and admits he has ‘sneaky feeling’

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      EDDIE HEARN has changed his prediction for Tyson Fury’s rematch against Oleksandr Usyk due to a “sneaky feeling”. Fury was beaten for the first time in his career after losing a split-decision to Usyk in Saudi Arabia in May.Eddie Hearn changed his prediction for Tyson Fury’s rematch against Oleksandr UsykFury ahead of his Riyadh rematch with UsykCredit: ReutersBut victory for the Gypsy King would win back the WBC belt he lost seven months ago and the WBA and WBO versions Usyk holds. It would also open up the door for Hearn to try to make a blockbuster British bout between Anthony Joshua and Fury.So Hearn – who backed Usyk to win the first fight and initially picked the same way for the rematch – is now siding with Fury after making a U-turn.He told Matchroom Boxing: “I expect another really, really close fight on Saturday. I’m picking Tyson Fury, for many reasons.READ MORE IN BOXING”I’m channelling my inner calm to him because obviously of the potential of what might come and the fact that we’re British as well.”But I’ve just got a sneaky feeling. I dunno, you just start buying into the pre-fight build up. I saw the stuff yesterday.”I thought he looked very relaxed, Usyk talking real cocky, real, real different this time.”I don’t know if that’s good or bad but I’m going Tyson Fury and I’m going Tyson Fury on points.”Most read in BoxingFury vs Usyk 2: Ring walk time, TV channels and undercard – all you need to know for big rematchCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHearn and Joshua were ringside as Usyk became the first four-belt undisputed champion in heavyweight history.But he was forced to vacate the IBF belt to proceed with the rematch as Daniel Dubois inherited the strap. Dubois, 27, later knocked out Joshua, 35, in five rounds in September and talks for a rematch collapsed. Instead, Dubois faces Joseph Parker, 32, on February 22 while AJ eyes a return in the summer against Fury.Frank Warren says Tyson Fury must ‘PUSH’ Usyk if he’s to win epic heavyweight rematch More

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      Who is Oleksandr Usyk’s wife Yekaterina, and how many children do couple have?

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      UNIFIED heavyweight champion of the world Oleksandr Usyk is married to Yekaterina, who also goes by Katerina for short.She will no doubt be cheering her man on when he steps into the ring for a second time to defend his titles against Brit hero “The Gypsy King” Tyson Fury.Oleksandr Usyk’s wife Kateryna have been married since 2009Credit: Instagram @usykaaWho is Oleksandr Usyk’s wife Yekaterina?Yekaterina, commonly known as Kateryna, has decided to keep her personal life mostly private.But the celebrity spouse is popular in her birth country of Ukraine.It’s understood that Katerina was close to Oleksandr for a number of years before becoming Mrs Uysk in 2009, but details about their early relationship and wedding haven’t been reported.Usyk FoundationShe runs the Usyk Foundation, a charitable organisation created to support Ukraine during the illegal Russian invasion.read more on oleksandr UsykThe foundation focuses on several key areas of humanitarian aid:Help Ukrainian Armed Forces by purchasing essential equipmentProvide support to Ukrainians affected by the warDeliver humanitarian aid to civiliansPurchase vehicles and communications equipment for military unitsDeliver humanitarian aid to displaced and affected familiesProvide food, hygiene items and medical supplies to civilians impacted by the conflictRaise international financial assistance for UkraineIn April 2022, Kateryna opened up on her husband’s physical state during the Russian war in Ukraine.Kateryna told PravdaTUT: “Sasha lost 10 kilograms in a week of the war. He was so horrified, in such shock, he was so torn apart.”Most read in BoxingFury vs Usyk 2: Ring walk time, TV channels and undercard – all you need to know for big rematchChildrenThe long-term lovebirds have three children together — Kyrylo, Mykhalio and Yelizaveta.Oleksandr and his young family had to flee their home in Vorzel, Bucha when the area was overrun by Vladimir Putin’s troops.It’ll be a knockout, 110% Sun Sport’s panel preview Usyk v Fury 2 with Tyson Fury trainer Andy LeeSadly, it meant many of the Usyk family’s possessions were burned to the ground.Oleksandr had to focus on getting his family to safety before heading to the front line.He said: “My children are asking, ‘Daddy, why do they want to kill us?’ I don’t know how to answer that.“My family are not in Ukraine now but a lot of people I know and a lot of my close friends are inside the country. “I am in touch with them every day, I am asking them for updates.Usyk’s children were involved in the horrific family house incident during the warUsyk moved his family out of Ukraine immediately after the incident“I didn’t want to leave the country. I want to live there, still.”Straight after the fight I will go back to Ukraine.”Oleksandr has also opened up about the sacrifices he has made to compete at the very highest level.After his incredible victory over Fury to become undisputed heavyweight champ in the first fight, he said: “My camp started in September 2023, I worked for nine months.”I missed Happy New Year, I missed my son’s birthday, I missed my other son’s birthday, I missed my daughter’s birthday and then the birth of my daughter.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I also missed family holidays. I was only focused on this fight, now I’m happy and I want to go back home.”What channel is Fury vs Usyk 2?Fury vs Usyk will be broadcast on THREE channels here in the UK.You can watch the clash on TNT Sports Box Office, Sky Sports Box Office and on DAZN PPV.The price for the event is £24.99 on all three channels.You can stream the action from the TNT Sports Box Office app, Sky Sports Box Office app, or the DAZN app, all of which are available onto your mobile, tablet and Smart TV. More

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      Tyson Fury’s net worth and how much he is getting paid for Oleksander Usyk rematch

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      TYSON FURY gets back in the ring on Saturday night for a highly-anticipated rematch against Oleksandr Usyk.The Ukrainian won via a split decision in their thrilling first bout back in February.Tyson Fury will came away with plenty of cash if not the belts on Saturday nightCredit: GettyThe fight purse is a whopping £150mCredit: ReutersUsyk became the undisputed heavyweight champion thanks to his ninth round onslaught last time.But he has since had to give up one of his belts to Daniel Dubois, who then retained it by shocking the boxing world with a knockout win over Anthony Joshua.There is still three titles on the line (WBA, WBO and WBC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday night.Only one man can get their hands on the belts, but both Usyk, 37, and Fury, 36, are guaranteed to walk away with huge pay cheques.READ MORE IN BOXINGWhat is Tyson Fury’s net worth?Forbes claim his net worth is £40million – but others suggest it could be way higher.Before his rematch against Usyk, the Gypsy King had already banked £39.5m this year.That figure, which will rise, already makes him the 42nd highest paid sportsman in the world this year.And it is not just mega-money fights where Fury makes his millions.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe also has his own Furocity energy drink, owns a number of bars, has three best-selling books and is endorsed by brands like Lucozade.Fury was also well paid for his Netflix reality TV show “At Home with the Furys”.It’ll be a knockout, 110% Sun Sport’s panel preview Usyk v Fury 2 with Tyson Fury trainer Andy LeeThough he will not be giving his seven kids a penny, explaining: “I want my kids to get their own money, do their own things and be their own people.”I don’t believe in just giving all your money to your kids but it will make them weak, spoiled and not value anything, worthless. “They’ll end up getting to 35 and never having done anything for themselves, apart from spending dad’s money.”How much is he getting paid for Usyk rematch?Reports suggest the fighters are getting in the ring for a whopping £150m purse.The split of that figure is not yet known, but having won their first meeting, Usyk could be taking home more than his rival this time around.Fury has admitted money is the motivation behind this rematch.Fury took home more cash last time despite Usyk winningCredit: ReutersHow much has Tyson Fury earned from his previous fights?The dust-up with Usyk back in February was for a purse of £115m.Fury is understood to have collected £85m of that after an agreement was sealed for him to get the majority.When the Morecambe-born boxer came up against Francis Ngannou a year ago, he received a cheque for £65m.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnother of Fury’s iconic clashes was the last bout of the Deontay Wilder trilogy three years ago, which has been labelled the best bout of all-time.The Brit reportedly earned £22m, plus 60 per cent of the pay per view revenue that night. More

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      Oleksandr Usyk spotted spying on Tyson Fury from jet COCKPIT in bizarre moment ahead of rematch

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      OLEKSANDR USYK was spotted spying on Tyson Fury from a jet COCKPIT to kick off fight week ahead of their rematch. Usyk became the first to defeat Fury after his split-decision win in Saudi Arabia in May. Oleksandr Usyk was spotted spying on Tyson Fury from a jet cockpitCredit: X @SkySportsUsyk did not take his eyes off FuryCredit: X @SkySportsAnd now seven months later the pair prepare to do it all over again back in Riyadh on Saturday. To commence the week ahead, all the fighters on the card were introduced at the “Grand Arrivals”. And they did so after stepping out of a private jet onto the red carpet with Fury doing so wearing a tracksuit and showing off his huge beard. But SunSport caught the moment Usyk watched on from the cockpit of the plane – refusing to take his eyes off Fury. READ MORE IN BOXINGThe Gypsy King lost his WBC belt and undefeated record after 12 classic rounds – but vowed not to leave it to the judges this time. Fury, 36, said: “I’m going to knock him out. “I’m going to give Turki [Alalshikh] what I promised him in May, a cooked rabbit in his kitchen. That’s my promise.”Usyk, 37, became the first four-belt undisputed champion in heavyweight history but he had to vacate the IBF belt. Most read in BoxingFury vs Usyk 2: Ring walk time, TV channels and undercard – all you need to know for big rematchCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd while Fury has guaranteed to reverse the result – Usyk promised a repeat. He said: “Yeah, my fans can expect something similar again. “But, we may switch a few things up a little bit. My team and I have a few secrets for Saturday.” Fury touches down for the Grand ArrivalsCredit: ReutersUsyk prepares to defend his unified titles against FuryCredit: PA More

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      Tyson Fury says Anthony Joshua is ‘in tatters’ and delivers crushing blow to hopes of all-British blockbuster

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      TYSON FURY claims Anthony Joshua is in “tatters” — along with any hope of their British superfight.That is because the Gypsy King wants an Oleksandr Usyk trilogy.Tyson Fury has delivered a crushing blow to a potential fight with Anthony JoshuaCredit: GettyFans have wanted the all-British showdown for agesCredit: ReutersThe Ukrainian sensation is 1-0 up after stunning Fury to achieve undisputed world heavyweight status in May.But Fury reckons beating Usyk in Riyadh on Saturday will earn him a blockbusting decider.He said: “When I win on  Saturday, I think there’s got to be a trilogy next year for sure.”Joshua’s in tatters.READ MORE ON BOXING”He has got to pick up the pieces from his last fight.”But fighting Usyk on Saturday, and the one after, would be fantastic for me.”AJ was meant to beat Daniel Dubois to earn a 2025 showdown with the Gypsy King.But the Watford ace suffered a brutal fifth-round KO and rejected a rematch.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFury was fuming, calling the London 2012 hero a “silly c***” for costing him £150million.But now he wants the Usyk trilogy to rival greats like Muhammad Ali v Joe Frazier.Tyson Fury says he hasn’t spoken to wife Paris for THREE MONTHS and says he has ‘sacrificed a lot’ for Usyk rematchFury told Al Arabiya: “It’s not revenge,  just me smashing his face in.”Not in a million years will I walk away after this.”All great dance partners have trilogies. Facts.”In August, Francis Ngannou warned the pair off fighting each other.He insisted the pair “don’t want the smoke” as he could not split them in a prediction.Meanwhile, Fury’s opponent Usyk bizarrely called out Arsenal legend Thierry Henry.The Frenchman hilarious responded as he said: “Sometimes you have to stay in your lane and I will stay in my lane.” More

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      Watch Arsenal legend Thierry Henry’s hilarious reaction after being called out by boxing champ Oleksandr Usyk

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      THIERRY HENRY had a hilarious reaction after being called out by boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk.Usyk rematches Tyson Fury on Saturday in Saudi Arabia following his points victory in May. Oleksandr Usyk sent a hilarious message to Thierry HenryCredit: X formerly Twitter / @SkySportsPLHenry gave a funny reaction to Usyk’s messageCredit: X formerly Twitter / @SkySportsPLThe fight will be available on Sky Sports Box Office and an interview with Usyk played during Monday Night Football. And the former undisputed champ was asked how he would get inside Henry’s head before a fight. Usyk said: “Yeah, Thierry is a great player but Thierry, my legs, they’re better with you. Thierry, don’t be afraid, my legs are better.”Jamie Carragher and host Dave Jones burst into laughter as Henry was left head in hands. READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd the Arsenal legend said: “Sometimes you have to stay in your lane and I will stay in my lane.” Usyk, 37, is an avid football fan and even signed for Ukrainian third tier team Polissya – even once playing in a friendly. But his focus is back on boxing ahead of his Riyadh rematch with Fury, 36.His split-decision win over the Gypsy King meant he became the first four-belt undisputed king in heavyweight history. Most read in BoxingFury vs Usyk 2: Ring walk time, TV channels and undercard – all you need to know for big rematchCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut he had to vacate the IBF title to proceed with the rematch allowing Daniel Dubois, 27, to inherit the belt. Fury vowed to ditch any showmanship in the ring telling media: “I need to be more focused this time and not do as much showboating. “One of the commentators said: ‘Has anybody ever seen Tyson Fury clown this much against even lower level opposition?’ “That’s how easy it was for me and you can get complacent.”Tyson Fury says he hasn’t spoken to wife Paris for THREE MONTHS and says he has ‘sacrificed a lot’ for Usyk rematch More

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      ‘This is going to be revolutionary’ – Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 to feature never-before-seen AI JUDGE

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      TYSON FURY’s do-or-die rematch with Oleksandr Usyk will sensationally feature a FOURTH judge.But it won’t be a human scoring the crucial rounds in Saturday night’s eagerly-anticipated Saudi showdown for the unified heavyweight titles.Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk renew their rivalry in Saudi Arabia on Saturday nightCredit: GETTYUsyk became the first undisputed heavyweight champ in nearly 25 years with a split decision victory in the pair’s May meleeCredit: ReutersTheir rematch is set to feature an AI judgeCredit: PAArtificial intelligence will be tasked with scoring the desert dust-up, which will attract the eyes of the entire sporting world.Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh revealed the introduction of an AI judge on Tuesday night.The AI judge, however, won’t have any impact on the result of the Riyadh rumble.Ring Magazine supremo Alalshikh wrote on X: “For the first time ever, an AI-powered judge will monitor the fight.READ MORE ON FURY VS USYK 2″Free from bias and human error brought to you by The Ring.”This groundbreaking experiment, which won’t impact the official results, debuts during the biggest fight of the century, #Usyk2Fury, on December 21.”Alalshikh’s short-notice revelation quickly became the talk of fight world.One fan wrote on X: “It would be awesome if this fixes the judging issue in combat sports. Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”I’m sure it’s a couple of years out from being able to actually be used, but the concept is exciting.”Another said: “This is gonna be revolutionary.”Tyson Fury says he hasn’t spoken to wife Paris for THREE MONTHS and says he has ‘sacrificed a lot’ for Usyk rematchAnd another said: “Loved this. [It] will automatically put judges on high alert.”The future of boxing is safe with you taking over.”One remarked: “Wow! I can’t wait to see how this goes.”Another chimed in: “Boxing VAR in the making?”Several boxing fans, however, are sceptical about the effectiveness of AI scoring fights.One said: “Boxing scoring is subjective.. So what are the rules you put into the bot?”What you like to see or was it more general than that?”Another said: “AI can’t distinguish effectiveness?”The judges were called upon in Fury and Usyk’s May melee, which went the distance.Usyk was crowned the first undisputed king of the heavyweights in nearly 25 years courtesy of a split decision victory.Fury, 36, was adamant he did enough to have his hand raised and has vowed not to leave Saturday’s slugfest in the hand of the judges again.The former unified heavyweight champion said: “I’ve always been a bad man my whole life, and I’m still one today at nearly 40 years old, a few years off 40.”I’m going to go in there with destroy mode. “Last time, I went to box him, I was being cautious.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Anybody can get caught as we have seen in a lot of these heavyweight fights.”But this time I’m not going for a points decision. I’m going to knock that motherf****r out.” More

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      Isaac Lowe vs Lee McGregor: Date, live stream, TV channel and fight card for huge featherweight bout

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      THERE is some featherweight action set to be on the undercard of the highly-anticipated rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk.Isaac Lowe vs Lee McGregor will open the fight card in what is an all-British bout.Isaac Lowe set to fight on huge December 21 fight cardCredit: GettyLast time out, Lowe, 30, had fought on the undercard of the first fight between Fury and Usyk, where he won by decision against Hasibullah Ahmadi.McGregor, 27, is making a quick turnaround where he last fought just two months ago where he earned a TKO victory against Deiner Polo.Lee McGregor makes a quick turnaround to be on huge fight billCredit: GettyWhen is Isaac Lowe vs Lee McGregor?The featherweight fight will be on Saturday, December 21.The bout will be held at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh.The all-British clash is part of a stacked card for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2.Fight times will be confirmed a week before the fight but the main card, which includes Lowe vs McGregor, begins 7pm UK time.What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?The FULL card will be broadcast LIVE on DAZN PPV, TNT Sports Box Office, and Sky Sports Box Office.All three will offer the action as a pay-per-view event – both DAZN and TNT have priced it at £24.99, while Sky has set a slightly cheaper price tag of £24.95.The action will also be available to stream on their apps.Also, SunSport will be live blogging all the action from Riyadh as it happens.READ MORE IN BOXINGFull cardOleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury, for Usyk’s WBA, WBC and WBO heavyweight titlesSerhii Bohachuk vs. Israil MadrimovMoses Itauma vs. Demsey McKeanJohnny Fisher vs. Dave AllenDennis McCann vs. Peter McGrail, for McCann’s European super bantamweight titleIsaac Lowe vs. Lee McGregorFury vs Usyk 2: Ring walk time, TV channels and undercard – all you need to know for big rematch More