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      Tyson Fury vs Derek Chisora 3: Date, UK start time confirmed, live stream, TV channel, PPV price for fight THIS WEEKEND

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      TYSON FURY makes his big return to boxing when he faces Derek Chisora THIS WEEKEND. The Gypsy King hasn’t been in the ring since his sixth-round TKO destruction of Dillian Whyte back in April at a sold out Wembley Stadium.
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      Derek Chisora will face Tyson Fury for the THIRD time in his career
      A whopping 94,000 fans, a British record, filled the England football team’s national stadium that night to watch Fury defend his WBC heavyweight crown before announcing his retirement in the ring after.
      His retirement didn’t last long, however, as toward the end of the summer he called out Anthony Joshua for a massive money-spinning clash.
      Talks failed to materialise, however, and now Fury is on the precipice of finalising a deal to fight Chisora, who beat Kubrat Pulev in exciting fashion in July.
      Chisora has clashed with Fury twice before, though, losing the first on points before being stopped in their 2014 sequel.
      And now, the two British heavyweights are set to fight for a third time in the most expensive showing on BT Sport Box Office EVER.
      Tyson Fury takes on Derek Chisora at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
      When is Fury vs Chisora 3?

      Tyson Fury vs Derek Chisora is on this Saturday, December 3.
      The fight is set to take place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
      The last fight to be held there was Anthony Joshua’s first fight with Oleksandr Usyk last year.
      Ring-walks have been confirmed to be taking place at 9pm UK time.

      What TV channel will it be on and can it be live streamed?

      Fury vs Chisora 3 will be shown live on BT Sport Box Office in the UK.
      BT Sport Box Office is available for live streaming from their dedicated app, which can be downloaded onto your mobile or tablet device.
      The event will cost £26.95.

      Fury vs Chisora card
      The full undercard has yet to be announced for Fury vs Chisora 3.
      But it’s been confirmed that Daniel Dubois will be in action in the co-main event slot, as he takes on Kevin Lerena, defending his WBA heavyweight ‘Regular’ title in the process.

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      What has been said?
      Fury: “I’m not gonna sit here and call Chisora names. I respect him. I’ve got nothing bad to say about Derek; he’s a good fighting man, and he brings his A game every time.
      “[But] In my reign right now, I’m reigning supreme. I’ll beat him, and then I’ll beat the little middleweight guy [Usyk].
      “He says he’s gonna knock me out, I wanna see him do it. If he does, I’ll be the first to congratulate him.”
      Chisora: “I’m a black belt in crazy! The mindset is unbelievable right now, it’s crazy.
      “It’s gonna be toe to toe. I have to knock him out, I’m gonna drop him, yeah.
      “I’ll beat him. I’m gonna knock him out, I’m gonna stop him, 100 per cent.”
      Promoter Frank Warren said: “Tyson wanted to fight in his home country again this year following his special night at Wembley Stadium in April.
      “This brings us to the magnificent Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and a match against an old rival in Derek Chisora.
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      “Derek, also a big favourite with British fans, has reinvented himself in recent years and Tyson has long stated his wish to fight him for a third time.
      “Tyson can’t afford any slip-up in this fight as he has the much-publicised undisputed match-up with Usyk in the New Year which we’re really looking forward to.” More

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      John Fury fears son Tommy will NEVER fight Jake Paul and compares celeb grudge match to Tyson and Anthony Joshua

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      JOHN FURY fears his boy Tommy will NEVER fight Jake Paul – like has been the case with his other son Tyson and Anthony Joshua. Tommy has twice withdrawn from facing Paul in the past, due to a rib injury last December and US visa issue in August.
      John Fury pictured with his son TommyCredit: Rex
      Jake Paul is in talks to fight Tommy Fury in 2023Credit: EPA
      The pair of celebrity boxing rivals are now in talks to reschedule once more for early next year but John doubts a deal will ever be reached.
      He told FreeBets: “I see this Tommy and Jake thing being like Tyson and AJ. Never going to happen.
      “There’s been a lot of talk, a lot of hype and it’s never happened. I think this is heading in the same way.
      “I’m sick of it now, I’m not going to chase it anymore, If they’re not prepared to pay Tommy what he’s worth.
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      “They want it all. They want the lions share and more of the lions share than they think.
      “We’re not going to box for less than Tommy’s worth, so I can’t see the fight happening.
      “It’s going to be one of them: the fight that never happens.”
      Paul, 25, most recently beat UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, in October, the biggest win in his 6-0 career.
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      Meanwhile Tommy, 23, returned this month in a last-minute exhibition bout against replacement Rolly Lambert, 33.
      Paul Bamba, 33, was withdrawn on the day due to a weight disagreement and Paul was a special guest commentator on the night.
      After Tommy cruised past six rounds, the two clashed on the ring apron and agreed to fight in 2023.
      Both camps have confirmed negotiations are underway but John claimed they are being lowballed.
      He said: “Like AJ and Tyson, it’s unfortunate, but we want what we’re worth.

      “We’re not making up numbers, the Fury’s are the biggest name in boxing. Jake Paul thinks that he’s A side, but I’m telling you he’s not.
      “The Fury’s are the A side because when you get into the ring boxing, whatever type of combat sport it is with gloves on, that’s our field of expertise.
      “That’s what we do and that’s what Tommy does.  Jake Paul’s made his living through YouTube filming mad events. We’re fighters.
      “If the fight isn’t on at least a level playing field with us, the fight will never happen, it’s that simple.
      “I’m sick of hearing Jake Paul’s name, if I never heard it again that would suit me.”
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      Tommy Fury and Jake Paul are still linked with a grudge matchCredit: BT SPORT More

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      Anthony Joshua lays out plan to fight Tyson Fury in 2023 and opens up on rival’s trilogy bout with Derek Chisora

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA is eyeing a 2023 fight with Tyson Fury once his great rival completes a trilogy with old pal Derek Chisora. AJ was initially offered a shock December 3 title shot, which led to some wishful talks between the opposing camps.
      Anthony Joshua pictured with promoter Eddie HearnCredit: PA
      Tyson Fury and Derek Chisora ahead of their trilogy fightCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Alas, no deal was struck and Chisora instead received the right to welcome Fury back to the ring this Saturday, despite his two prior losses.
      Joshua currently manages the British heavyweight veteran but still holds out hope of finally fighting the 34-year-old Gypsy King.
      He told iD Boxing: “Well, on my behalf, I would like the opportunity. Because the longer we leave it, it’s not good for anyone.
      “So, yeah, I would like the opportunity. Good luck with his next fight if he comes through.
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      “Then I think he’s going to go onto undisputed, and then I’ll be fighting somebody else.
      “Then hopefully, we both come victorious, and then we look to fight each other.”
      Chisora, 38, proved an unpopular choice for Fury’s return, due to the one-sided nature of his 2011 and 2014 beatings.
      But the two-time champion had little other pay-per-view worthy options as Oleksandr Usyk, 35, ruled himself out of a unification until 2023.

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      Joshua, 33, could be in attendance for Chisora’s shot at glory at Tottenham, should he postpone a Stateside training trip.
      But he is backing his Finchley Amateur Boxing team-mate all the way.
      He said: “It’s not like a little task. It’s not just another day in the office. It’s is the heavyweight championship of the world, so I wish him well.
      “You’ve got Tyson Fury defending his heavyweight championship of the world.
      “People may think Tyson Fury is the No1 heavyweight, and it might be easy for him, but he has to take it very seriously because this is history.
      “He’s defending one of the most prestigious belts in heavyweight history, and I wish them both well.”
      Anthony Joshua has signed Dereck Chisora to his management stableCredit: Getty More

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      Five next opponents for Jake Paul after YouTuber announces boxing return including Tommy Fury and ex-UFC star Nate Diaz

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      JAKE PAUL confirmed his boxing return is impending and has several opponents eyed in the pipeline. The YouTuber-turned boxer is coming off the biggest win of his 6-0 career in October, beating 47-year-old UFC legend Anderson Silva.
      Jake Paul is set to return in FebruaryCredit: Reuters
      It was his one and only fight of 2022 and Paul, 25, will waste no time in making a quick comeback next year.
      He tweeted: “Next fight in February. Offers out tomorrow to 3 potential opponents.”
      So here, SunSport runs down the options for Paul’s next fight.
      Tommy Fury
      The celebrity boxing rivals still have unfinished business after Fury, 23, was forced to pull out of their two prior proposed fights.
      Paul was ringside at Fury’s last bout this month and the pair soon struck an agreement to finally share the ring next year.
      Both teams have confirmed talks were underway, making the fight the most likely to come next.
      Tommy Fury and Jake Paul are still linked with a grudge matchCredit: BT SPORT
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      Nate Diaz
      Paul has long called out Diaz, 37, but the American’s contract with the UFC prohibited the boxing match.
      Now Diaz has left the UFC, opening the door to make an anticipated cross over to boxing.
      Although Paul has maintained he wants to fight a seasoned boxer next, meaning this could be one for the future.
      Nate Diaz has left the UFCCredit: Getty
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      Andrew Tate
      Ex-kickboxing champion-turned controversial celebrity Tate, 35, has confirmed he would be willing to fight Paul.
      And the pair broke the internet, with over TEN MILLION views, when they squared up in Dubai.
      The fight would be a bonafide blockbuster and certainly in the pipeline but it remains to be seen how soon a deal can be done.
      Andrew Tate squaring up to Jake PaulCredit: @jakepaul

      Hasim Rahman Jr
      When Fury was withdrawn from fighting Paul in August amid a US visa issue, Rahman, 31, signed as his replacement.
      But a weight disagreement saw the bout scrapped on just one weeks notice, with Rahman instead returning at heavyweight against Greg Hardy.
      He was beaten over four rounds, making the son of a legend an enticing option for Paul, should he be hellbent on facing an established boxer.
      Jake Paul and Hasim Rahman Jr were due to fight at MSGCredit: GETTY
      KSI
      The pair of social-media stars come prizefighters look on course to finally settle their score in 2023.
      But Paul is adamant KSI will never fight him so he may send out a fight offer to prove it.
      It seems unlikely that the pair will agree terms before the end of the year at the earliest but stranger things have happened.

      KSI and Jake Paul clashing in the ring in 2020Credit: GETTY More

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      Ebanie Bridges fans left hot under the collar as artist draws ‘hot AF’ star in sexy latex Black Cat costume

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      EBANIE BRIDGES fans loved an artist’s picture of the boxing champion dressed in a “Black Cat” latex costume. The picture was created by Danny Garcia of DLG Image Creations who creates custom images on fighters on request.
      Ebanie Bridges poses on InstagramCredit: @ebanie_bridges

      And he had fans in awe of his image of Bridges as Marvel Comics character Black Cat.
      One said: “This is super cool.”
      Another said: “Great edit.”
      Bridges, renowned for her racy lingerie at weigh-ins, returns on December 10, defending her bantamweight title.
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      She does so against Aussie rival Shannon O’Connell in Leeds.
      And O’Connell, 39, came out with fighting talk and tool aim at Bridges, 36, in a blistering attack.
      She said: “I don’t like the way Ebanie has gone about things.
      “We never got recognised and there was no respect in the sport for women.
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      “And I believe that people like Katie Taylor… everyone has worked so hard to gain that respect and then doing things the way Ebanie has done them has brought them back down.”
      But Bridges hit back: “You’re saying I haven’t had it the hard way because I’m just a little bit different.”
      O’Connell then said: “Well because you get your clothes off to be seen.”
      Shannon O’Connell fights Ebanie Bridges on December 10Credit: Getty More

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      Deontay Wilder ready to snub Andy Ruiz Jr title eliminator to fight Anthony Joshua in February in the UK

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      DEONTAY WILDER is ready to leave behind a world title eliminator to instead fight Anthony Joshua next. The American has been ordered to face Andy Ruiz Jr by the WBC, with the winner challenging for Tyson Fury’s belt.
      Deontay Wilder is ready to leave behind a world title eliminator to instead fight Anthony JoshuaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Andy Ruiz Jr has been ordered by the WBC to fight Deontay WilderCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Anthony Joshua has been offered a fight by Deontay Wilder’s teamCredit: Getty
      Both are promoted by Al Haymon’s Premier Boxing Champions stable and talks between the pair are underway.
      But Wilder’s Hall of Fame manager Shelly Finkel CONFIRMED they will favour a fight with Joshua, 33, right away over Ruiz, also 33.
      Finkel told SunSport: “There are conversations with Ruiz, but that is not an impediment if Joshua will fight us next.” 
      Joshua is coming off consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk, 35, and looks set to return in early 2023.
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      Meanwhile Wilder, 37, knocked out Robert Helenius, 38, in round one of his comeback fight in October.
      Finkel is ready to come to the table with AJ’s promoter Eddie Hearn to strike a deal for as soon a February and will even conceded home advantage.
      He said: “Either February, March or April, whenever they want. I don’t know why Joshua can’t be ready in February, which is three months away. 
      “Joshua hasn’t had any fights in months, Deontay is ready, we’ll fight him in the UK or in the Middle East. Period.” 
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      In the past, TV network and promotional allegiances have seen the heavyweight clash between Wilder and Joshua fall by the wayside.
      But Finkel insisted all parties – from their side at least – are ready and willing to come to terms with the opposition.
      He said: “Deontay, Shelly Finkel and PBC are willing to make a fight for Deontay to fight Joshua next.” 
      After Dillian Whyte, 34, beat Jermaine Franklin, 29, by disputed majority decision, Hearn lined Joshua up for a rematch against the man he beat in 2015.
      And the promoter then had eyes on a summer super-fight between AJ and Wilder.
      Deontay, Shelly Finkel and PBC are willing to make a fight for Deontay to fight Joshua next.Deontay Wilder’s manager Shelly Finkel
      But Finkel questions why the pair of former world champions cannot go straight into the long-anticipated bout.
      Or he suggests if Joshua is to have one more more before facing Willder, an agreement to make the fight afterwards can be struck right now.
      Finkel said: “Eddie says Joshua will fight Deontay after their next fight, why? 
      “They want to fight Dillian Whyte, who yesterday was in a questionable win.
      “The fight before that, he got knocked out, and two fights before that he got knocked out. 
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      “How does the press and anyone else rationalise Joshua fighting someone like that in his next fight? 
      “And if they say, ‘We’re definitely fighting Deontay after’ why isn’t there an agreement done?” 
      Shelly Finkel with Deontay Wilder in 2018Credit: AFP or licensors
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      Canelo Alvarez offered UK boxing debut against John Ryder at Arsenal’s stadium as Eddie Hearn reveals talks are underway

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      EDDIE HEARN is ready to offer Canelo Alvarez a UK boxing debut at John Ryder’s beloved Arsenal. Ryder became the WBO mandatory challenger for the Mexican superstar’s belt after beating Zach Parker.
      Canelo Alvarez could make his UK boxing debut in 2023Credit: AP
      John Ryder is mandatory for Canelo Alvarez’s WBO beltCredit: PA
      Canelo wants to avenge his light-heavyweight loss to Dmitry Bivol next September but will return in a May fight beforehand.
      And Hearn has already spoken to his trainer and manager Eddy Reynoso about doing so against Ryder.
      The occasion will be so momentous that the promoter is ready to bring Canelo over to London for the first time at the Emirates.
      He told iFL TV: “I’ve already texted Eddy Reynoso saying, ‘He’s mandatory, let’s do it.’
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      “I think to have Canelo Alvarez in London would be unbelievable and Joh Ryder has paid his due.
      “He’s just beaten Danny Jacobs, he’s just beat Zach Parker, he’s mandatory to Canelo Alvarez, let’s give Johnny Ryder that big fight.
      “Maybe at the Emirates, he loves his Arsenal. Yeah, I think that fight could be next for Canelo Alvarez.”
      Canelo, 32, most recently beat Gennady Golovkin, 40, in their September trilogy bout which saw him return to super-middleweight.
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      He successfully defended his undisputed crown having lost to Russian Bivol up in weight.
      Meanwhile Ryder, 34, won the WBO “interim” super-middleweight title at the O2 after Parker was withdrawn at the end of round four with a suspected broken hand.
      Should Canelo vacate his title, the Londoner would be elevated to the full champion.
      Zach Parker pulled out of his fight with John Ryder due to a hand injuryCredit: Getty More

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      ‘I deserve another shot’ – Fuming Jermaine Franklin demands Dillian Whyte rematch after being ‘robbed’ in fight

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      JERMAINE FRANKLIN fumed that he deserves another shot at Dillian Whyte after being “robbed” of a win. The American was on the wrong end of a disputed majority decision verdict at Wembley Arena.
      Dillian Whyte beat Jermaine Franklin on points but the American felt hard done byCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      Franklin made his feelings known after the fight and was adamant he deserved to travel home with an upset win.
      He said: “I feel like I got robbed, I feel I’ve done enough to get the decision.
      “I felt like I won earlier rounds. I just felt I got robbed on the decision. I had a seven week camp, I’ve done what I could.
      “I’m down for a rematch if they give it to me, but I felt like I won, I felt like I got robbed on the decision.
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      “I proved a lot of people wrong. I prove people wrong everyday , that’s what we do.
      “A lot of people look and they judge but they don’t have the heart to step in here and fight.”
      Whyte, 34, had the right to exercise a rematch clause if he lost but Franklin, 29, was not given such a luxury.
      But the beaten contender feels he is owed a second fight and that Whyte knows that too.
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      Franklin said: “He knows he didn’t win the fight, that’s how I feel.
      “Honestly, as a man, you know when you take an L and you know when you win.
      “I know deep down inside, he knows that he didn’t pull that victory through, so I feel I deserve another shot, honestly.”
      Dillian Whyte has been called out to a rematch by Jermaine FranklinCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing More