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    Who is Josh Taylor’s wife Danielle Murphy and when will they get married?

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    JOSH TAYLOR and Jack Catterall go head to head once more TONIGHT!One of his biggest supporters is gorgeous wife-to-be Danielle Murphy, who will be hoping her man can overcome Catterall to stay undefeated. Josh Taylor with stunning wife-to-be Danielle Murphy on Instagram.Credit: Not known, clear with picture deskWho is Danielle Murphy?The couple have been together a long time, but while Taylor is consistently uploading his life to social media, Danielle generally keeps her life pretty private.She is reportedly a professional hairdresser, and is evidently very fashionable, but her fans seem not to know much about her personal life. The blonde beauty is 28 years-old, and also seems to have fallen in love with boxing, as she was spotted on Instagram sparring in the ring. The happy couple.Credit: Not known, clear with picture deskDo they have any children together? They currently do not have any children aged just 28 and 30 respectively, but it could be on the horizon after they are married. When did they get married? The couple finally exchanged rings in December 2020, after being together for 11 years, and announced the engagement on Instagram.Taylor proposed to Danielle on a yacht, and was accompanied by his trainer Ben Davison and sparring partner Lee McGregor. And the pair got married on June 20, 2022.Taylor celebrates his engagement to the gorgeous Danielle.Who is Josh Taylor fighting? Josh Taylor is going up against Jack Catterall in a huge grudge rematch TONIGHT – and it’s a tough one to call.Most read in BoxingTaylor is fighting Jack Catterall tonightCredit: Getty More

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      Tyson Fury and UFC legend Conor McGregor compared, with one living in Morecambe and another splashing cash around world

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      TYSON FURY and Conor McGregor are two of the highest-ever paid fighters in combat sports.The duo, both 35, have raked in millions of pounds thanks to their exploits inside the boxing ring and the UFC octagon.Brit boxing champion Tyson Fury is one of the richest athletes on the planetCredit: REXUFC and MMA superstar Conor McGregor is right up there with Fury on the rich listCredit: INSTAGRAM@THENOTORIOUSMMAFury lives a relatively modest life with his wife Paris and their seven kidsCredit: SPLASHMcGregor, on the other hand, loves to splash the cashCredit: GETTYFury, who faces Oleksandr Usyk for all the heavyweight marbles on Saturday night, pocketed close to £50million for his crossover clash with Francis Ngannou last October.And McGregor memorably took home a whopping £100m for his 2017 venture into the boxing world to take on Floyd Mayweather Jr.It’s no secret that the pair – who have watched one another fight in person – are equally as loaded as each other.But when it comes to how they spend their riches, they couldn’t be any more different.READ MORE ON FURY VS USYkUFC icon McGregor lives perhaps one of the most lavish lifestyles of all athletes.The Notorious has dropped millions on plush homes in Marbella, Lamborghini yachts and an incredible car and watch collection.WBC heavyweight champion Fury, however, lives a far more modest life in the sleepy town of Morecambe.Despite boasting an impressive fleet of motors, Fury and his family lived in a modest home worth a mere £550,000 up until 2021.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOUTHere’s how the two compare in the lifestyle stakes.PROPERTYThe sleepy seaside resort Morecambe is home for Tyson Fury and has been for over 13 years.Boxing legend Colin Hart has his say on Fury vs Usyk – and reveals who he thinks will winIn the last few years, he spent £1.7million on a new Lancashire home but beforehand was happy to live with wife Paris and their children in a five bedroom, £550,000 property.Speaking on a three-part ITV documentary in 2020, he said: “People say to me, ‘Why don’t you live in California or America?’ – why would I?”Why would I abandon my own country for a bit of money and some fame?”I love it. I would never leave Morecambe. It’s true beauty. If the weather was better, every house here would be a million quid.”The same can’t be said for former plumber’s apprentice Conor, who loves spending money. He told US TV host Jimmy Kimmel as much.”I mean you’ve got to enjoy it [money], right? It’s only paper,” McGregor told Kimmel on his chat show.Fury did live in a £550,000 five-bedroom home in MorecambeIn 2019 McGregor splashed £2m on this stunning home in IrelandMcGregor also spent around £1.3m on a holiday pad in Marbella in 2018Credit: The HeightsThe house is in The Heights, a luxury development that boasts wonderful views of the MediterraneanCredit: The HeightsHe added: “I need to stop fantasising about the materialistic things but I do enjoy them. I have to be honest with myself.”That’s why, when McGregor does retire, he has the pick of three homes – in Ireland, Spain and the USA.In 2019, he paid £2m for a beautiful five bedroom mansion in The Paddocks near Straffan, Co Kildare, that sits behind an elite gated Ladycastle community at the K Club, famed for being host to the Ryder Cup in 2006.The MMA star also has a £1.3million holiday home in the exclusive Marbella development called The Heights, where Cristiano Ronaldo is a neighbour.CARSWhen it comes to fast cars, McGregor has some of the best around.It is believed he has a garage worth around £3million and has been seen behind the wheel of a number of flashy motors.In the past, he’s shown off two Lamborghinis, including a £280,000 Aventador.McGregor’s also got a fleet of Rolls-Royces, like a £300,000 Phantom, a £250,000 Wraith and a £280,000 Dawn.And least we not forget McGregor’s £2.7million Lamborghini yacht, and he’s believed to own a private jet.Notorious loves luxury cars and owns a fleet of Rolls-RoycesCredit: Instagram @thenotoriousmmaMcGregor is also known to drive a Lamborghini AventadorCredit: INSTAGRAM@THENOTORIOUSMMAFury has been seen behind the wheel of a £250,000 Ferrari GTC4LussoCredit: BackGridAlthough Fury has admittedly scaled down on his car collectionFury has also been seen squeezing his 6ft 9in his frame into a £10,000 1993 Mini CooperCredit: Refer to CaptionInside the Gypsy King’s royal courtTYSON FURY is one of the biggest characters in sport.

      Fury has scaled down his car collection of late. He was seen behind the wheel of a £250,000 Ferrari GTC4Lusso, but seems to have ditched the Italian supercar.He also sold his Rolls-Royces when he suffered with depression and his life spiralled out of control.The Wythenshawe boxer even posted an emotional video on YouTube waving goodbye to a £300,000 Cullinan as it left his drive.He claimed to have swapped it for a used Volkswagen Passat that cost him £500.Fury has also been spied cruising around Morecambe Bay in a tiny Mini Cooper valued at £10,000.FASHIONWhere Fury catches up with McGregor is in the clobber he wears.The pair share a love of a bespoke statement suit. Tyson favours a Claudio Lugli number, often with a message that he shows off at press conferences before a big fight.McGregor too isn’t afraid of saying something with his whistle, once donning a suit that had ‘F*** you’ written in very small writing on it.He regularly teams up with tailor David August, who he has a fashion label with, for a new look.Fury is not afraid to wear a statement suitCredit: The Mega AgencyTyson showed off his £590 slippers and a £375 bathrobeCredit: Twitter @Tyson_FuryDapper Conor McGregor says a good suit is like wearing a plate of armourCredit: Splash NewsFamously, McGregor had a message for Floyd Mayweather on his suit before they foughtCredit: Getty”A good suit is like a plate of armour,” he once told fashion mag GQ.Amusingly, before Fury likes to go into battle, and when he’s in training camps, he lives in swanky robes.He was seen wearing a £375 Versace dressing gown before fighting Deontay Wilder in Las Vegas, matching them with £595 Gucci slippers.JEWELLERYDiamonds can also be a man’s best friend.Although he’s not as bling as McGregor, Fury has been spotted wearing a £500,000 Richard Mille Rose Gold watch, as well as a Rolex.And matching that Versace robe, wrapped around his neck, he wears a diamond-encrusted necklace.McGregor has a thing for watches too. Astonishingly, he has amassed a watch collection worth £2.2million.He has a Jacob & Co’s Astronomia Tourbillon Baguette, which is valued at a jaw-dropping £730,000.However, it’s another Jacob & Co timepiece that is his rudest. The Rasputin boasts blue hands and a naughty secret.Tyson flaunts his Richard Mille Felipe Massa Ivory Rose Gold Chronograph, which costs a staggering £500,000Credit: Instagram/gypsyking101Tyson also showed off a rainbow-themed Rolex on social mediaCredit: Twitter, @Tyson_FuryThe diamond-encrusted watch hides a naughty secret behind a shimmering doorMcGregor showed off his £730k Jacob & Co Astronomia Tourbillon Baguette watch on social mediaBehind a shimmering door of his Rasputin Jacob & Co watch that cost £1.5m is a saucy imageInside McGregor’s Notorious lifestyleWith more sides to his personality than an Octagon, Conor McGregor’s rise has been an enthralling watch.
      With the touch of a button, a hidden sex scene emerges from behind a shimmering door.How much did it cost, you ask? £1.5million.THEIR WAGSFury and McGregor were in long-term romances before they became household names.Dee Devlin met the Irishman in 2008 in a nightclub, just as he decided to go into MMA.And she’s always been supportive of him before a big fight – once revealing she prepares his meals to keep an eye on the calories he’s consuming.She also loves her designer clothing like her fiancé. When McGregor stepped into the ring to face off against Floyd Mayweather, she was spotted in the crowd wearing a £1,750 D&G leopard print dress.And like Conor, jewellery is important to Dee – who has been seen wearing Cartier, including a £31,000 watch and £40,000 bracelet.With her flowing blond locks and taste for expensive clothes, Paris Fury is glam, as well. The fashionable mum-of-six has a particular soft spot for Chanel, flashing a pair of stylish gold metallic trainers, £750, on Instagram.Paris Fury cuts a glam figure and loves designer wearCredit: InstagramParis owns SEVEN of these stylish Chanel 2.55 bags, worth £4,362 eachCredit: InstagramDee Devlin was McGregor’s side before his epic riseDevlin was snapped at the Floyd Mayweather fight wearing a £1,750 D&G leopard print dressCredit: Getty Images – GettyShe has previously dazzled followers with a £180 Moschino belt and Fendi Mama Baguette bag, worth £1,850.READ MORE SUN STORIESHer enviable handbag collection includes seven Chanel 2.55 bags in black, white, green, pink, yellow, blue and red, each of which retail for around £4,362.Clearly, it’s the Wags who are more comparable than their sporting partners. More

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      Who are Mike Tyson’s children?

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      MIKE Tyson racked up a lot of titles and accolades during his career as a professional boxer.Similarly, he has also had many children with different women.Mike Tyson currently has six childrenWho are Mike Tyson’s kids?Mike Tyson has 7 children. They are Mikey, Rayna, Amir, Miguel, Exodus, Milan, and Morocco.In 1990, he had his first child, Mikey Lorna Tyson, with Kimberly Scarborough, a woman he had an affair with but did not marry.He had his second and third children, Rayna and Amir Tyson, with his second wife, Monica Turner.Rayna and Amir Tyson were born in 1996 and 1997, respectively.Subsequently, he had his fourth and fifth children, Miguel and Exodus Tyson, with Sol Xochitl.Miguel was born in 2002, while Exodus was born in 2005.He had an affair with Sol but the two did not marry. Exodus sadly passed away at the age of four in 2009.Finally, he had his sixth and seventh children, Milan and Morocco Tyson, with his current wife, Lakiha Spicer.Most read in SportThey were born in 2008 and 2011, respectively.Mike Tyson has been married three times. He was married to Robin Givens from 1988 to 1989. He went on to marry Monica Turner from 1997 to 2003. Currently, he has been married to Lakiha Spicer since 2009.Who is Mike Tyson?Michael Gerard Tyson, popularly known as Mike Tyson, was born on June 30, 1966, in New York, New York.Nicknamed Iron Mike, Tyson is a former heavyweight boxer who began his professional career in 1985 and retired in 2005.He once reigned as the undisputed heavyweight champion from 1987 to 1990.During his stellar career, he had a total of 58 fights, with 50 wins, 6 losses, and 2 no contests.Tyson has been inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame and the World Boxing Hall of Fame.Mike Tyson has an estimated net worth of about $10 millionCredit: AFP – GettyWhat is Mike Tyson’s net worth?As of 2024, Mike Tyson has an estimated net worth of about $10 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.READ MORE SUN STORIESHis source of wealth is said to be from the income earned during his boxing career.He also earns a lot of income from brand deals and sponsorships. More

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      Players who swapped football for fighting, including Wayne Bridge, as Wayne Rooney is ‘offered’ Misfits Boxing switch

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      FOOTBALLERS are always encouraged to think about what career path they will take when they hang up their boots.Some choose to go into coaching, others invest in property… and some decide to knock lumps out of one another.
      Wayne Rooney is a huge boxing fan and his considering switching sports
      Rooney was last seen as the boss of Birmingham City
      Marcin Wasilewski is set to begin a career in cage fightingCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Wayne Rooney is considering a shock career change, and is in talks to star in Misfits Boxing.
      According to the Mirror, the 38-year-old has held talks with the promoter of KSI’s influencer boxing series, Kalle Sauerland.
      While former Leicester defender Marcin Wasilewski was one ex-pro tipped to swap shin pads for mouth guards.
      The Pole, now 43, retired from football in November 2020 and was expected to enter the world of cage fighting.
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      A bout with ex-Bolton and Hearts defender Blazej Augustyn was even suggested, however he is yet to fight.
      Here, SunSport details the fighting careers of five other footballers who have turned to the ring.
      Rio Ferdinand
      England legend Ferdinand’s football career brought several glittering moments but his boxing days were over before they really started.
      Sponsored by a betting company to step into the ring in September 2017, the former defender was jarringly denied a licence.
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      The British Boxing Board of Control deemed it ‘not beneficial’ to allow Ferdinand his second career.
      Marcin Wasilewski scores amazing free kick in Leicester training
      And the Manchester United hero quickly called time on his boxing comeback.
      He said: “It is with a heavy heart that I am hanging up my gloves.
      “To not be given the chance to demonstrate my ability to the BBBofC through the standard assessment afforded to others is hard to take.”
      That didn’t stop Matchroom chief Eddie Hearn revealing his desire to stage an Old Trafford showdown between Ferdinand and Wayne Rooney.
      Rio Ferdinand won a shedload of trophies as a footballerCredit: Getty – Contributor
      The ex-defender was unsuccessful in his attempt at a boxing careerCredit: OnEdition
      Katie Taylor
      Arguably the world’s top female boxer, Taylor is also a former Republic of Ireland international footballer.
      The ex-winger starred for Peamount United in the late 2000s yet missed her side’s FAI Women’s Cup final in 2009 to be crowned Europe’s best amateur fighter.
      Taylor won 11 caps for her country, scoring twice, before choosing to focus on boxing a decade ago.
      Former team-mate Marie Curtin would later tell the Mirror that Taylor ‘would have excelled to the highest level’ had she stayed in football.
      Curtin added: “There were no barriers. Her mindset is so strong and you need leaders like that on your team to win.”
      And Taylor fondly remembers her playing days, even recalling a crunching tackle that was posted on Twitter a couple of years ago.
      I remember it well Derek, it was intentional haha! Thanks for sharing!!— Katie Taylor (@KatieTaylor) January 5, 2018

      Katie Taylor played a number of times for the Republic of Ireland women’s teamCredit: Sportsfile – Subscription
      Wayne Bridge
      Hardly the most aggressive left-back of his day, ex-Chelsea man Bridge showed the fire in his belly with a stint in boxing two years ago.
      A Sport Relief clash with Made In Chelsea star Spencer Matthews saw the defender take on a man nine years his junior.
      The three-round affair started tightly before Bridge unleashed a barrage of blows.
      Matthews hit the deck twice and yet made it to the final bell, at which Bridge won on points.
      The former England international, who has also appeared on I’m A Celeb, retired from football aged 33 in 2014.
      His boxing career ended with that one charity fight and he is now said to refer to himself as a ‘stay-at-home dad’ for the two kids he shares with wife Frankie.
      Wayne Bridge retired from football aged 33 due to an injury nightmareCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      He agreed to a charity contest for BBC Sport ReliefCredit: BBC
      Leon McKenzie
      A star forward for the likes of Norwich, Peterborough and Coventry on the pitch, McKenzie would later forge a decent super-middleweight career.
      Having hung up his boots in January 2013, he pulled on the gloves just six months later.
      A debut win over John Mason at Bethnal Green’s historic York Hall set him on a string of nine fights without defeat.
      An English title fight with Jahmaine Smyle saw McKenzie suffer a first defeat before he rounded off an 11-fight career with a nine-round loss to Cello Renda.
      The ex-striker also joined forces with former England cricketer Steve Harmison for a talkSPORT podcast on sports stars’ post-retirement plans.
      He said: “For a while I was trying to hold on to ‘former professional boxer and footballer’. That was my identity. I’ve accepted my position now.”
      Leon McKenzie helped Norwich win promotion to the Premier League in 2004Credit: PA:Press Association
      The 42-year-old put together an impressive 11-fight boxing careerCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Curtis Woodhouse
      Few footballers have made the switch to boxing as convincingly as Woodhouse.
      Birmingham paid £1million to sign the midfielder from Sheffield United in 2001 before spells with Peterborough, Hull and more.
      Disenchanted with the game, he quit aged 26 to spark a long career in the ring.
      An assault conviction halted Woodhouse’s rise but he soon began teaming both of his sports.
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      Over 31 fights, he claimed 24 wins and went 12 rounds with Frankie Gavin for the WBO Intercontinental welterweight belt in 2011.
      The Driffield Destroyer won English and British level titles before retiring in 2017, and can now be found managing non-league Gainsborough Trinity.
      Birmingham once paid a seven-figure fee to sign Curtis WoodhouseCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The midfielder teamed a non-league career with a number of boxing boutsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Woodhouse lost six stone in weight when returning from a spell away from the ring More

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      When will Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk be rescheduled for, and why was fight postponed?

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      TYSON FURY and Oleksandr Usyk were finally set to clash in a MASSIVE fight for the undisputed heavyweight title this month. But the big fight has been postponed after Fury suffered a freak cut in sparring just two weeks before the fight was set to take place.
      Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk has been postponedCredit: EPA

      Discussing his injury, Fury said: “I am absolutely devastated after preparing for this fight for so long and being in such superb condition.
      “I feel bad for everyone involved in this huge event and I will work diligently towards the rescheduled date once the eye has healed.
      “I can only apologise to everyone affected including my own team, Team Usyk, the undercard fighters, partners, and fans as well as our hosts and my friends in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.”
      A statement from Queensbury Promotions, who promote Fury, on Twitter added: “WBC Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury has been forced to postpone his fight with unified Champion Oleksandr Usyk after sustaining a freak cut during a sparring session in Riyadh.
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      “The cut, which opened above Fury’s right eye, required urgent medical attention and significant stitching, which will obviously require a period of recovery, scuppering any possibility of the fight with Usyk taking place on 17th February in Saudi Arabia.”
      Tyson Fury’s horror cut that postponed the Usyk fightCredit: X @Queensbury
      When is Fury vs Usyk being rescheduled for?

      Fury’s clash with Usyk will no longer take place on Saturday, February 17 2024.
      The fight is expected to be rescheduled for June.
      Usyk’s camp say they expect Fury to be out for “several months”.

      What TV channel will it be on?
      Fury vs Usyk was set to be on THREE CHANNELS on pay-per-view – TNT Sports PPV, Sky Sports PPV and DAZN PPV.
      DAZN PPV also have the rights to the fight in the USA and the rest of the world.
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      Who was on the undercard?
      The full card has been cancelled with no event taking place on February 17.

      MAIN EVENT: Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk – for WBC, WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight titles
      Jai Opetaia vs Mairis Briedis II – for vacant IBF cruiserweight title
      Joe Cordina vs Anthony Cacace – for IBF and IBO super-featherweight titles
      Sergey Kovalev vs Robin Sirwan
      Isaac Lowe vs Hasibullah Ahmadi
      Moses Itauma vs Ilja Mezencev
      Bakhodir Jalolov vs Opponent TBC
      David Nyika vs Opponent TBC More

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      Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk: UK start time, TV channel, PPV price, live stream, full details as Saudi card CONFIRMED

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      TYSON FURY and Oleksandr Usyk are finally set to clash in a massive undisputed fight next month. The two heavyweight titans were set to fight last year, but it was put on ice after the Gypsy King’s clash with Francis Ngannou in late October.
      Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk have confirmed a new date for their huge undisputed heavyweight fightCredit: EPA

      Fury holds the WBC title and overcame former UFC heavyweight champion in controversial circumstances in Saudi Arabia.
      The Gypsy King was dropped in the third round before labouring to a points win on the night.
      Usyk is coming off wins over Fury’s compatriots in, Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua.
      The fight is one of the biggest that can be made in the sport and will be the first time that all four titles are on the line.
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      Usyk, who holds the WBA, WBO and IBF straps, has a record of 21-0, while Fury, also undefeated, sits at 33-1-0
      The winner of the fight is being touted to get in the ring with the victor of Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou.
      When is Fury vs Usyk going to take place?

      Fury’s clash with Usyk will take place on Saturday, February 17 2024.
      The bout will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at the Kingdom Arena.
      Expect ring-walks to get going from around 10.30pm UK time.

      What TV channel will it be on?
      Fury vs Usyk will be shown live on TNT Sports Box Office in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the TNT Sports Box Office app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      A price for the event has yet to be confirmed.
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      Who’s on the undercard?
      Here are all the bouts set to take place on the undercard:

      MAIN EVENT: Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk
      Jai Opetaia vs Mairis Briedis II
      Joe Cordina vs Anthony Cacace
      Sergey Kovalev vs Robin Sirwan
      Isaac Lowe vs Hasibullah Ahmadi
      Moses Itauma vs Opponent TBC
      Bakhodir Jalolov vs Opponent TBC
      David Nyika vs Opponent TBC

      What has been said?
      The pair were separated after their heated face-off to promote their colossal undisputed heavyweight fight in February.
      Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk face off ahead of their huge undisputed heavyweight bout in Saudi ArabiaCredit: EPA
      Despite Usyk standing his grown, Fury insists he saw fear in the unified heavyweight champion’s eyes.
      The undefeated WBC king said: “I think he’s scared to death. He’s rattled.
      “His balls are twitching now, boys. His a***hole is flapping.
      “You’re welcome to be sharing a ring with the future undisputed heavyweight champion – me. You are all dossers, he’s getting knocked out, and you two [Krassyuk and Klimas] are going to be working for me carrying my bags, so remember I said that on this stage.
      “I already relieved one Ukrainian of all the belts and I’ll relieve that idiot of all the belts I gave him, including that Ring Magazine I only vacated last year so I could win it back three times, sausage.
      “You know what’s coming, you’re getting smashed to pieces. You’re fighting the best British heavyweight there’s ever been. You beat all the rest of them, but you ain’t beat Tyson Fury, sausage.”
      Former pound-for-pound king Usyk believes Fury’s shenanigans were born out of fear.
      He said: “The man behaves like that when he’s afraid and he doesn’t feel comfort.
      “He’s not sure about anything.”
      Usyk later added: “For me, this is a big opportunity [becoming] undisputed. For my family, my country.
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      “[And] my people, who now defend my country.”
      Usyk will become only the second male fighter in boxing history to become an undisputed champion in two weight classes should he overcome Fury in their showdown. More

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      Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk: UK start time, TV channel, live stream and full details as new fight date CONFIRMED

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      TYSON FURY and Oleksandr Usyk are finally set to clash in a massive undisputed fight next month. The two heavyweight titans were due to fight on December 23rd, but it was put on ice after the Gypsy King’s clash with Francis Ngannou in late October.
      Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk have confirmed a new date for their huge undisputed heavyweight fightCredit: EPA

      Fury is the holder of the WBC title and overcame the former UFC champion in controversial circumstances in Saudi Arabia.
      The Gypsy King was dropped in the third round before labouring to a points win on the night.
      Usyk is coming off wins over Fury’s compatriots in, Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua.
      The fight is one of the biggest that can be made in the sport and will be the first time that all four titles are on the line.
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      Usyk, who holds the WBA, WBO and IBF straps, has a record of 21-0, while Fury, also undefeated, sits at 33-1-0
      When is Fury vs Usyk going to take place?

      Fury’s clash with Usyk will take place on Saturday, February 17 2024.
      The bout will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at the Kingdom Arena.
      Expect ring-walks to get going from around 10.30pm UK time.

      What TV channel will it be on?
      Fury vs Usyk will likely be shown live on TNT Sports Box Office in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the TNT Sports Box Office app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
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      What has been said?
      The pair were separated after their heated face-off to promote their colossal undisputed heavyweight fight in February.
      Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk face off ahead of their huge undisputed heavyweight bout in Saudi ArabiaCredit: EPA
      Despite Usyk standing his grown, Fury insists he saw fear in the unified heavyweight champion’s eyes.
      The undefeated WBC king said: “I think he’s scared to death. He’s rattled.
      “His balls are twitching now, boys. His a***hole is flapping.”
      Former pound-for-pound king Usyk believes Fury’s shenanigans were borne out of fear.
      He said: “The man behaves like that when he’s afraid and he doesn’t feel comfort.
      “He’s not sure about anything.”
      Usyk later added: “For me, this is a big opportunity [becoming] undisputed. For my family, my country.
      “[And] my people, who now defend my country.”
      Usyk will become only the second male fighter in boxing history to become an undisputed champion in two weight classes should he overcome Fury in their showdown.
      But the former cruiserweight king insisted: “There is no destiny.
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      “God gives me this opportunity and I’m using the opportunity.
      “Thanks God for everything.” More

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      When is Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk? UK start time, TV channel, live stream, details for huge blockbuster fight

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      TYSON FURY and Oleksandr Usyk look like they’re finally set to clash in a huge undisputed fight. After months and months of negotiating, both men look to have signed on the dotted line and the fight is going to go ahead.
      Fury and Usyk stared down in the ring after the former beat Francis NgannouCredit: Getty
      Oleksandr Usyk beat Daniel Dubois to defend his world titles in AugustCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Fury holds the WBC title and overcame Francis Ngannou in controversial circumstances at the end of October.
      The Gypsy King was dropped in the third round before labouring to a points win.
      Usyk is coming off wins over Fury’s compatriots in Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua.
      The fight is one of the biggest that can be made in the sport and will be the first time that all four titles are on the line.
      Usyk, who holds the WBA, WBO and IBF straps, has a record of 21-0, while Fury, also undefeated, sits at 33-1-0.

      When is Fury vs Usyk going to take place?

      Fury’s clash with Usyk is set to take place sometime in February, with an announcement imminent.
      The bout will be held in Saudi Arabia.
      Expect ring-walks to get going from around 10.30pm UK time.

      What TV channel will it be on?
      Fury vs Usyk will likely be shown live on TNT Sports Box Office in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the TNT Sports Box Office app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
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      What has been said?
      The pair met in the ring for a stare down following Fury’s win over Chisora, and words have been exchanged since.
      Usyk released numerous videos in which he’s taunted Fury by calling him ‘belly’.
      In each video, the Ukrainian can be seen pointing towards his stomach and shouting: “Hey, belly, I’m coming for you.”
      Usyk has also said: “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.
      Fury and Usyk have been trading verbal jabs over the last couple of monthsCredit: Getty
      “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.”
      Fury has said: “Tyson Fury here, WBC heavyweight number one. Usyk, calling out ‘The Gypsy King’ with your pathetic little call outs, dosser.
      “Rabbit, I’m coming for you, rabbit, you’re getting it, rabbit.
      “And I’ll tell you what else, I’m gonna bust you up real bad you little middleweight.
      “I’m going to slap you into a big pile of tattoos, sucker. Come on!”
      Fury has recently told his fans that he is going to stop trash-talking on social media and focus on training.
      He said: “Hi guys, as fun as it’s been over the last few days terrorising Usyk and his team, tomorrow I’m going to knuckle down into training camp.
      “And I’ll be doing a blackout as I always do on social media. Nav will be running my Instagram account, keeping you all updated on my training progress and how everything is going.
      “April 29th is definitely a worker, I will see you all on the night. Tune in or be there or be square.
      “This is the biggest event in British boxing history, the fight of the century.
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      “Two undefeated world heavyweight champions throwing down to see who is the number one in the division.
      “The undisputed world heavyweight world championship on the line. Peace out. Good training to Usyk, may the best man win. Get up.” More

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      Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou LIVE RESULT: Oleksandr Usyk says Dec 23 fight is still ON and gives Fury ultimatum

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      OLEKSANDR USYK has told Tyson Fury their undisputed Saudi decider has to happen on December 23 or NEVER.The Gypsy King crept over the line to narrowly beat MMA star Francis Ngannou after being DROPPED in the third round, and Frank Warren claimed his star man would NOT be fit for the Christmas cracker.
      But SunSport understands December 23 is written in the £200million three-fight contract and only a serious injury and bonafide doctor’s note can delay the bout by a couple of weeks – at most.

      RESULT: Tyson Fury beat Francis Ngannou (split decision)

      Follow ALL the post-match action with our live blog below…
      Usyk’s ultimatum
      Oleksandr Usyk has warned Tyson Fury it’s December 23 or bust for their historic undisputed title fight.
      He said: “Uncle Frank [Warren] says some sneaky things.
      “We have a contract that says the fight has to take place on Dec 23rd.
      “Let Fury vacate his title first, then he can take his rest.
      “Tyson – we must fight, we must do it, Dec 23rd. See you in the ring. I love you.”
      Hearn lost for words
      Eddie Hearn admits he was absolutely baffled by how Tyson Fury’s clash with Francis Ngannou went.
      The Matchroom Boxing chief said: “I’m absolutely lost for words.
      ‘Fury looked like he’d never laced up a pair of gloves before. I thought Ngannou won by two rounds.
      “Forget Fury vs Usyk, no-one’s interested, just give us Fury vs Anthony Joshua. AJ will knock Fury out inside six rounds.”
      Credit: Getty
      Ngannou’s thoughts on the scorecards
      Francis Ngannou reckons Tyson Fury owes a great deal to the two judges who scored their crossover clash in his favour.
      He wrote on social media: “Tyson should say thank you to those 2 judges because I didn’t win this fight.”
      Mike Tyson responds to robbery claim
      Former undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has dismissed claims that Francis Ngannou was robbed of victory over Tyson Fury.
      He said: “It wasn’t a robbery, because everybody knows the outcome.”
      Usyk advice
      Oleksandr Usyk has revealed he was shouting advice to Tyson Fury as he laboured to victory over Francis Ngannou.
      He told Boxing King Media: “At the knockdown, I said, ‘Woah, woah, woah, woah, woah – Francis, be careful, please!’
      “I said, ‘Tyson, jab, jab, move, jab!’
      “It’s true, I was a little bit nervous that our fight was possibly in jeopardy.
      “I even started to shout out to him some small things, like: ‘Use your jab, jab him faster.’ That’s it.
      Credit: GETTY
      Eye sore
      Tyson Fury has been left with a huge black eye on the left side of his face following his narrow win over Francis Ngannou.
      Looks like it’ll take a while to disappear.

      Fury tipped to retire after Ngannou embarrassment
      George Groves has tipped Tyson Fury to hang up his gloves after his narrow win over boxing novice Francis Ngannou.
      During an appearance on talkSPORT, he said: “I’m not sure if he’ll ever box again, I think he might sail off into the sunset.
      “He will have got paid a lot of money.”
      Banter from Ngannou
      Tyson Fury’s pre-fight claim that losing to Francis Ngannou would be like Novak Djokovic losing to a table tennis player has been mocked by the MMA star.
      Ngannou shared a snap of himself staring over a felled Fury, who he dropped in the third round, on his Twitter and Instagram pages.
      His accompanying caption read: “Table Tennis champion of the world.”
      Credit: Getty
      Judges’ scorecards
      The judges’ scorecards for Tyson Fury’s controversial victory over Francis Ngannou have been revealed.
      The fight was a close one, to say the least.

      Usyk’s ultimatum
      Oleksandr Usyk has warned Tyson Fury that it’s now or never for their undisputed title fight after The Gypsy King’s promoter Frank Warren poured cold water on the fight coming to fruition for December 23.
      He said:“I don’t think anything about Tyson Fury’s performance, I let him think about me.
      “I just need him on December 23.
      “The fight is happening on December 23, we have it in the contract It’s December 23 or never.”
      Credit: GETTY
      Hearn confident after Fury display
      Eddie Hearn is confident that Anthony Joshua would knock out Tyson Fury.
      The claim comes after Fury’s controversial win over Francis Ngannou.
      And Hearn reckons that AJ would see off the Gypsy King in “six rounds”.
      Eubank Jr gives opinion
      Chris Eubank Jr has claimed that Francis Ngannou should have been awarded the win over Tyson Fury.
      The boxer joked that the Gypsy King had spent too much time “filming Netflix documentaries”.
      He posted: “Watching from ringside I thought Ngannou won the fight.
      “It was close but he was the aggressor, landed heavier shots & scored a knockdown.
      “Fury deserved to lose after having so much trouble against a man who has never boxed before… too much time filming Netflix specials not enough time in the gym I’m guessing. Unlucky Francis.”
      Fight ‘fix’ spotted
      Boxing fans claim to have spotted the moment that they “knew” Tyson Fury’s win over Francis Ngannou was “fixed”.
      After the fact, Ngannou told ESPN that even Fury would admit that he won the fight.
      Fans were left even more unhappy at an exchange between the Gypsy King and promoter Frank Warren moments before the decision was revealed.
      Many social media users appeared to believe that Warren told Fury: “Don’t worry, you’ve got this.”
      Fury was then alleged to have replied: “Of course.”

      Ngannou on boxing going forward
      I feel great, I feel fantastic, I’m very happy.
      It didn’t go my way. I want to thank … the kingdom of Saudi Arabia for giving me this opportunity to prove people wrong one more time again.
      I’m just a fighter and I’m ready to fight any time soon. We can run it back again and I’m sure I’m going to get better.
      This was my first boxing match. Great experience. I’m not giving any excuse. I know I came up short but I’m going to go back and work harder.
      With a little more experience next time, a little more feeling of the game, and come back even stronger. Because, at first, I was a little nervous.
      This new sport that I never did, that I don’t really feel it, now I know I can do this s***. Now, baby, get ready. A wolf is in the house. I’m going to bite some s***.Francis Ngannou
      Rematch?
      In a word? No.
      Tyson Fury reiterates that there is no rematch clause in the contract, and instead turns his attention to Oleksandr Usyk.
      He said: “No rematch clause. I would like to do it again down the line but we got Usyk to deal with.
      “That’s what next for us.”
      Ngannou worried Warren
      Frank Warren has admitted that he expected Francis Ngannou to be better than many gave him credit for,
      He said: “Ngannou was much better than people expected him to be. He can box.
      “As soon as he shaped up I thought ‘f***ing hell this kid can box’.
      “People were talking like Ngannou was some sort of nerd, f***ing computer nerd, fighting in a joke fight. 
      Paul’s reaction to knockdown
      Jake Paul could not contain himself after seeing Tyson Fury knocked down by Francis Ngannou.
      Reacting to the event live, the Problem Child said: “Are you f***ing serious? Are you f***ing serious? Oh my God!
      “He’s got to go crazy on him.”

      Usyk fight delayed
      Tyson Fury’s £150million December 23 undisputed decider with Oleksandr is OFF and could be delayed until as late as FEBRUARY.
      Fury promoter Frank Warren confirmed that his Halloween howler has now probably nudged the four-belt showdown well past Crimbo and toward a bloody Valentine’s date.
      The hall-of-fame Queensberry promoter said: “It is too soon to talk about what Tyson does right now but the Usyk fight is signed.
      “It will go ahead but it will not be on the 23rd. It was crazy for some people to suggest that it could still go ahead on the 23rd.
      “He needs a break with his family, he needs to switch off and we will announce the date when we are ready. But the fight is signed. The fight will happen.
      “It will happen early in the new year, late January or February. It will be up to Tyson, it is his body.
      What Fury said
      Tyson Fury said in the ring his narrow victory “wasn’t in the script”.
      Fury said: “That definitely wasn’t in the script. He’s a lot better of a boxer than we thought he’d be.
      “He’s a very awkward man, and he’s a good puncher, and I respect him a lot.
      “He was very awkward, he wasn’t coming forward; he was waiting for me to throw my punches then looking to counter.”
      Credit: Getty
      Ngannou told to use Superman punch
      Mike Tyson admitted that he told Francis Ngannou to use his Superman punch against Tyson Fury.
      Although he did admit that he did not teach him how to do it.
      Credit: instagram
      Punch stats

      Woods on Ngannou
      Laura Woods took to social media to praise Francis Ngannou following his controversial defeat to Tyson Fury.
      She wrote: “Could have/ should have gone down as one of the biggest shocks in history.
      “What a wonderful, gracious man.”

      Uysk reaction
      Oleksandr Usyk looked stunned when Tyson Fury was knocked down by Francis Ngannou.
      The Ukrainian’s reaction was captured by cameras as he watched his rival be stunned by the MMA star.
      Credit: TNT SPORT
      Hearn on Fury result
      Eddie Hearn slammed Tyson Fury’s performance against Francis Ngannou and claimed that he should have lost the fight.
      Hearn told media: “Ngannou had never boxed before, and fair play to him.
      “I mean, I don’t think he was overly impressive, but Fury looked like he had never laced up boxing gloves before.
      “Ngannou won that fight by two rounds.”
      Credit: Getty
      Lewis backs Fury win
      Lennox Lewis believed that Tyson Fury was rightly given the win after his clash with Francis Ngannou.
      He told TNT Sport: “I thought Tyson Fury won. He was throwing a lot of punches.
      “He was getting that jab going, Francis Ngannou really surprised me – he showed really good poise, patience. 
      “You could tell that he was waiting for that perfect opportunity and he threw a punch when Tyson Fury was off balance.
      “The fundamentals weren’t there from him, he wasn’t 100 per cent.
      “This was like a warm up fight to the big fight for me.”
      Credit: Reuters More