Heavyweight boxing

Subterms

    More stories

    • 213 Shares199 Views

      in Boxing

      KSI vs Tommy Fury now ‘very close’ to being confirmed after rivals agree terms in last-minute negotiations

      by

      KSI and Tommy Fury are now “very close” to confirming their fight after a last-minute agreement in negotiations.The celebrity pair were locked in talks for an all-British bout in Manchester.
      KSI and Tommy Fury are now ‘very close’ to confirming their fightCredit: Leigh Dawney/Misfits Boxing
      Tommy Fury and KSI have agreed upon a fight weightCredit: AFP
      But KSI came out and threw doubt over the fight by revealing a disagreement in weight.
      He accused Fury of trying to change it from 180lb to 185lb and admitted it could be axed because of it.
      KSI set a deadline on Monday to get the deal done and on the same day his promoter Kalle Sauerland revealed the weight was agreed upon.
      Sauerland tweeted: “CONFIRMED: weights agreed today for @KSI v @tommytntfury….very close now!”
      READ MORE IN BOXING
      Fury did insist the weight had to be 185lb or else he would walk away to focus on a rematch with Jake Paul.
      He said: “Just a few things to clear up; KSI’s only just agreed to do drug testing for this fight.
      “Took his time with that one. And now he’s complaining about the weight. This fight’s at 185, take-it-or-leave it.
      “I know you’re a midget and you’re worrying about the weight but get some more food down you and you’ll get there.
      Most read in Boxing
      CASINO SPECIAL – BEST ONLINE CASINOS FOR 2023

      “If you just don’t want to fight, I know somebody who will fight in October, somebody who is ready to fight and will get to 185.
      “Jake Paul, if you want to run it back, let’s do it, fine by me. I’ll knock you spark out this time. So let me know boys.”
      KSI appeared to bite the bullet and accepted the weight – so long as there is an on the day weigh in too.
      He tweeted: “Tommy, I wanna KO your ass so badly that I’ll come up in weight and do 185 lbs if you agree to do the weigh in on the morning of fight day.
      “Nice fair fight. If not you will forever be known as Tommy Ducky.”
      For KSI’s last fight against nightclub tycoon and 9-0 boxer Joe Fournier, it was at 180lb.
      But there was a 10lb rehydration clause, meaning the two could not go over 190lb for the second weigh in just hours before the bout.
      KSI, 30, went on to knock out Fournier, 40, with an accidental but illegal elbow, with the result being overturned to a no-contest.
      Read More On The Sun
      But a rematch was snubbed so he could turn his attention to Fury, 24, who in February beat KSI’s YouTube rival Paul, 26, in Saudi Arabia.
      Tommy Fury facing off with KSICredit: Getty More

    • 225 Shares109 Views

      in Boxing

      Tyson Fury has ‘HAD ENOUGH’ of boxing and has ‘one eye on retirement’, claims ex-world champ Carl Froch

      by

      CARL FROCH claimed Tyson Fury has “one eye on retirement” and has “had enough” of boxing. The WBC champion recently vented his frustration at failing to land fights with Oleksandr Usyk or Anthony Joshua.
      Carl Froch claimed Tyson Fury has ‘one eye on retirement’Credit: AP
      Tyson Fury vented his frustration at failing to land fights with Oleksandr Usyk or Anthony JoshuaCredit: EPA
      And Froch believes the fed up Fury – who has backtracked on several retirements in the past – is already thinking of hanging them up.
      He told Betfred: “I think Tyson Fury has one eye on retirement. I think he’s had enough.
      “He’s a big lad that’s got a bit of fat around him and everybody knows that he’s a bit out of shape in between fights.
      “He then gets himself down to a reasonable weight and he really is a formidable force at heavyweight as he’s six foot nine, he’s big, he moves quick, he’s got light feet and I believe he can mix with any fighter, from any era.
      READ MORE IN BOXING
      “He’d have lasted in the 80’s and the 90’s against some of the best old school fighters such as Lennox Lewis and Evander Holyfield.”
      Fury, 34, saw talks to face Oleksandr Usyk this year collapse, which for the first time ever would have seen all four heavyweight belts at stake.
      Now Usyk, 36, defends his unified WBA, IBF and WBO belts against Daniel Dubois, 25, on August 26 in Poland.
      And Joshua, 33, returns in a rematch with Dillian Whyte, 35, on August 12 and has a Wilder super-fight in Saudi Arabia lined up afterwards.
      Most read in Boxing
      CASINO SPECIAL – BEST ONLINE CASINOS FOR 2023
      So it has left Fury somewhat in the lurch and forced to turn his attention to Francis Ngannou, 36, with the pair set to announce an exhibition bout.
      Froch has been critical of the heavyweight division’s best failing to fight each other.
      He fumed: “It’s frustrating and the boxing fans are getting bored of it.
      “In mixed martial arts they all fight each other because of the way it’s structured. In football, every team plays each other.
      “In boxing, you have Tyson Fury shouting all the odds and fights aren’t happening.
      “I don’t even believe that Anthony Joshua is interested in fighting and he’s actually said that himself, he’s doing it for the money now.
      “If £100 million isn’t enough, then I don’t know when he’s going to stop. It’s a frustrating time to be a boxing fan. 
      “People blame it on the promoters, blame it on the television networks, but if the fighters want to fight, then the fight can be made.”
      Tyson Fury facing off with Oleksandr UsykCredit: Reuters More

    • 213 Shares199 Views

      in Boxing

      Anthony Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn forced to defend PPV price for Dillian Whyte rematch after fan outrage

      by

      EDDIE HEARN has come out fighting in defence of the pay-per-view price for Anthony Joshua’s rematch with Dillian Whyte. The heavyweights – who put on a thriller won by AJ in 2015 – will renew their rivalry on August 12 back at the O2 Arena.
      Dillian Whyte, Eddie Hearn and Anthony Joshua in 2015Credit: GETTY
      And it will be aired on DAZN PPV, priced at £26.99, which sparked outrage amongst fans.
      Joshua’s last bout – against Jermaine Franklin – was included in DAZN’s regular monthly subscription which costs between £9.99 or £19.99.
      Whereas Whyte’s PPV bout to Tyson Fury in 2022 – which ended in a knockout loss – cost £24.95 on BT Box Office.
      Hearn said on talkSPORT: “No, different broadcasters, firstly. All broadcasters have a different pay-per-view price.
      READ MORE IN BOXING
      “There will be a fantastic undercard that will be announced at the press conference on Monday.
      “I think the last pay-per-view, I think it was Oleksandr Usyk, I think it was £29.99. Something like that?
      “It is always around £24, £26, pay-per-view is pay-per-view. We have been there a million times.
      “This fight is pay-per-view on any platform. The fact that it is on DAZN, it will be available on Sky as well and obviously, talkSPORT will be carrying it.
      Most read in Boxing

      FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
      “It is a massive fight. It will have a massive undercard. We could have done it in a stadium, tickets go on sale next week.
      “Good luck and we look forward to seeing you there.”
      Joshua heads into the rematch knowing defeat will KO his proposed December super-fight with Deontay Wilder, 37, in Saudi Arabia.
      Hearn added: “The rivalry runs deep and there is something about these two where they will never back down from each other.
      “It is an absolute must-win for both. Get ready for fireworks.”
      Anthony Joshua beat Dillian Whyte in 2015Credit: AFP More

    • 263 Shares109 Views

      in Boxing

      Tyson Fury says Francis Ngannou will be paid 50 TIMES MORE than he ever earned in UFC for their crossover fight

      by

      TYSON FURY said Francis Ngannou is in line to earn 50 TIMES MORE than he has ever made for their fight. The heavyweight stars of boxing and MMA are close to confirming their exhibition extravaganza.
      Tyson Fury is set to fight ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou nextCredit: Getty
      Francis Ngannou left the UFC to pursue boxingCredit: Getty
      It will be Ngannou’s first foray into boxing, which he paved the way for after leaving the UFC when his contract expired.
      And Fury claimed it will prove to be a lucrative move as he compared what they will earn to fighters in the UFC.
      He said on the Out of Interest Podcast: “(The purse is) private information, but let’s say it’s 10, 20, 30, f*****g 50 times the amount.”
      Ngannou, 36, earned just £440,000 in his final UFC fight, but would have made in pay-per-view bonuses.
      READ MORE IN BOXING
      Whereas Fury, 34, was paid over £20MILLION for his trilogy bout win over Deontay Wilder, 37, in October 2021.
      The Gypsy King failed in talks to face Oleksandr Usyk this year, which for the first time ever would have seen all four heavyweight belts at stake.
      Now Usyk, 36, defends his unified WBA, IBF and WBO belts against Daniel Dubois, 25, on August 26 in Poland.
      And Anthony Joshua, 33, returns in a rematch with Dillian Whyte, 35, on August 12 and has a Wilder super-fight in Saudi Arabia lined up afterwards.
      Most read in Boxing
      FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
      So it has left Fury somewhat in the lurch and forced to turn his attention to Ngannou.
      They are also lined up for a Saudi showdown, believed to be an exhibition without the WBC title on the line.
      And breaking his silence, Fury confirmed talks have been ongoing.
      He said: “There’s been a lot of talk of me and Ngannou fighting each other, and he wants to come to boxing, he wanted to fight me.
      “He’s been talking a lot of stuff on Instagram, wants to fight. Was even at one of my last fights. Got in the ring, confronted me.
      “There’s potential, potential. We’ve had a lot of offers come in from the Middle East at the moment to host that fight this summer.”
      Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou at WembleyCredit: BT SPORTS More

    • 250 Shares99 Views

      in Boxing

      Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou set to be announced as WBC boxing champ to lace gloves up against UFC legend

      by

      TYSON FURY will fight in a historic crossover clash against Francis Ngannou.A shock showdown between the pair was mooted after The Gypsy King sparked out Dillian Whyte at Wembley last April – with Ngannou entering the ring as the dust settled.
      Tyson Fury challenged Francis Ngannou to a crossover cash last April while the MMA star was still under contract with the UFCCredit: ESPN
      Cameroonian clubber Ngannou became a free agent in JanuaryCredit: GETTY
      The pair will throw down in a shock showdown in the coming monthsCredit: EPSN
      But the fight went cold as Ngannou was still contracted to UFC and MMA mogul Dana White refused to entertain the bout.
      Ngannou, however, became a free agent in January – although Team Fury only recently opened talks with the former UFC heavyweight king a matter of weeks ago.
      And SunSport understands the clash of lineal heavyweight boxing and UFC champions has been finalised.
      The shock fight – which will mark Ngannou’s professional boxing debut – is set to be announced in a matter of hours.
      READ MORE IN BOXING
      A September return for Gypsy King Fury was mooted following the collapse of his undisputed heavyweight showdown with Oleksandr Usyk.
      SunSport understands that WBC heavyweight king Fury is set to begin training for the fight next week.
      Fury and Ngannou, 34 and 36 respectively, have been going back and forth with one another on social media for the best part of six months.
      And the Wythenshawe warrior recently revealed he’d received multiple offers from across the globe to stage the fight.
      Most read in Boxing
      CASINO SPECIAL – BEST ONLINE CASINOS FOR 2023
      He said: “I think there’s been a lot of talk of me and Ngannou fighting each other.
      “He wants to come to boxing and he wants to fight me, he was even at one of my last fights and got up on the ring and confronted me!”
      “There’s potential. We’ve had a lot of offers from the Middle East at the moment to host that fight over the summer”
      Former unified heavyweight king Fury hasn’t set foot inside the ring since his one-sided trilogy fight with Derek Chisora last December.
      PFL newboy Ngannou, meanwhile, was last in action last January at UFC 270 – where he made the final defence of his heavyweight title with a decision win over Ciryl Gane. More

    • 225 Shares99 Views

      in Boxing

      Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois: Stream, TV channel, UK start time and undercard for huge boxing title fight

      by

      OLEKSANDR USYK is all set to put his heavyweight titles on the line against Daniel Dubios NEXT MONTH!Usyk, 36, was expected to have an undisputed showdown with boxing’s pound-for-pound king, Tyson Fury earlier this year.
      Oleksandr Usyk (R) put Anthony Joshua’s (L) career in limbo after beating him twiceCredit: Getty
      Daniel Dubois (R) won by TKO in his last fight against Kevin Lerena (L)Credit: Getty
      But the heated negotiations collapsed which handed Dangerous DDD the opportunity of a lifetime.
      Dubois, 25, goes into this fight off the back of a hard-fought TKO triumph over South African star Kevin Lerena.
      However, Usyk’s confidence will be through the roof as not only is he 20-0 in his professional boxing career.
      Usyk is the only man to have ever secured consecutive victories against British superstar Anthony Joshua.
      Read more on boxing
      When is Usyk vs Dubois?
      Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois will scrap for the heavyweight titles on Saturday, August 26.
      An official start time is yet to be announced but ring-walks are expected to get underway from approximately 11pm UK time – 10pm local time.
      While the undercard action is predicted to start at 7pm UK time.
      Tarczynski Arena in Wroclaw, Poland is the chosen venue for this mouthwatering fight and it can host around 45,105 fans.
      Most read in Sport

      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
      Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois will be broadcast LIVE on TNT Sports in the UK.
      TNT Sports will become the new name for BT Sport from Tuesday, July 18.
      BT’s consumer chief and chair Marc Allera revealed that there were no plans to change prices but that “it’s impossible to offer guarantees”.
      A bundle from BT Sport starts from £18 per month but can rise to £76 for VIP packages.
      The huge fight is available to live stream via your mobile or any tablet device where the TNT Sport app can be downloaded.
      However, SunSport will have round-by-round coverage of the whole event including the undercard.
      What is the undercard?
      The undercard for Oleksandr Usyk’s huge fight against Daniel Dubois is yet to be fully revealed.
      But keep in touch with SunSport to so who will be on the exciting Poland bill.
      MAIN EVENT: Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois – for WBO, WBA and IBF heavyweight titles
      What has been said?
      Oleksandr Usyk admitted that he is glad to have this tasty fight in Poland and where he achieved his first major success in boxing.
      Usyk said: “I am very glad that we have the opportunity to organise my fight in Poland, where I won my first world title seven years ago. 
      “I want to thank the Polish people who are helping Ukraine so sincerely. Hundreds of thousands of my compatriots have been hosted by this wonderful country.
      “Therefore, I hope that my fight will become one more opportunity for Ukrainians and people of Poland to unite and strengthen our friendship.”
      Meanwhile, DDD is completely focused on the fight and believes that he will shock the world come August 26.
      Read More On The Sun
      Dubois said: “Usyk is a great fighter and I do respect him, but it’s my time now.
      “I’m going to shock the world and show people how good Daniel Dubois really is. More

    • 250 Shares99 Views

      in Boxing

      Tyson Fury claims he has tried to fight ‘p***y’ Anthony Joshua for SEVEN YEARS and vows to ‘annihilate’ Brit rival

      by

      TYSON FURY claims he’s been trying to fight Anthony Joshua for the last SEVEN YEARS and has vowed to “annihilate” him mentally and physically.The British rivals have desperately tried but failed to get a deal over the line in the past.
      Tyson Fury claimed he has been trying to fight Anthony Joshua for the last seven yearsCredit: Getty
      Anthony Joshua was called a ‘p***y’ by Tyson FuryCredit: Getty
      And Fury even presented AJ with the chance to settle their score as recently at this September.
      But Joshua, 33, instead returns on August 12 in a rematch with Dillian Whyte, which could set up a super-fight against Deontay Wilder.
      It has left Fury somewhat in the lurch and venting his frustration.
      He told the Out Of Interest podcast: “I’ve been trying to fight Joshua since 2017 but he’s a little bitch, a p***y, so I don’t think you’ll see it.
      READ MORE IN BOXING
      “To fight a man like me you’ve got to have big b******s, and it you don’t have that, forget about it. Because you can’t even enter my world.
      “I will annihilate that motherf****r. Physically, mentally and emotionally. So he ain’t man enough to fight somebody like me.”
      Joshua rematches Whyte, 35, at the O2 Arena knowing a loss will KO his blockbuster with Wilder, 37, in Saudi Arabia.
      Meanwhile Fury, 34, is linked with a crossover bout against ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou, 36.
      Most read in Boxing
      BETTING SPECIAL – BEST SPORTS BETTING APPS IN THE UK
      It is rumoured to be next for the Gypsy King and the man himself confirmed offers have been sent his way.
      Fury said: “I think there’s been a lot of talk of me and Ngannou fighting each other.
      “He wants to come to boxing and he wants to fight me, he was even at one of my last fights and got up on the ring and confronted me.
      “There’s potential. We’ve had a lot of offers from the Middle East at the moment to host that fight over the summer.”
      Francis Ngannou is linked with a fight against Tyson FuryCredit: Getty More

    • 263 Shares169 Views

      in Boxing

      I’m a heavyweight who has shared ring with Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder, there is only one winner in that fight

      by

      ANTHONY JOSHUA and Deontay Wilder are closing in on a super-fight sure to divide opinions. The question of whether Wilder’s feared power or Joshua’s brute strength will prevail has raged on for over five years.
      Anthony Joshua has sparred with Deontay Wilder’s old opponent Gerald WashingtonCredit: @gwgallonegro
      Wilder knocked Washington out in 2017Credit: @gwgallonegro
      But promoter Eddie Hearn revealed a deal is now in place for the pair to finally settle the score, eyed for December in Saudi Arabia.
      It would promise to pit two of the heavyweight division’s top stars against each other in a true clash of styles.
      And one man with inside knowledge on the duo is heavyweight veteran Gerald Washington.
      The American in 2017 was knocked out by Wilder, 37, and three years later he was hired as a sparring partner for Joshua, 33.
      READ MORE IN BOXING
      And breaking down the blockbuster bout, Washington, 41, admitted he sees only one winner.
      He told ESNEWS: “I sparred everybody. I’m not trying to get hit by them, but I got wobbled by Wilder. I didn’t get wobbled by Joshua.
      “I got Wilder in that. I see Joshua getting caught.”
      Hearn previously revealed Joshua’s purse could be as much as £60m for the Middle East mega-fight.
      Most read in Boxing
      BETTING SPECIAL – BEST SPORTS BETTING APPS IN THE UK
      But AJ must first beat Dillian Whyte, 35, after the pair announced they will rematch on August 12 at the O2 Arena.
      Hearn told talkSPORT: “I don’t know how the Whyte fight goes, but we’ve been told categorically that the deal on the table is not the deal if he loses to Dillian Whyte.
      “They didn’t want him to fight Dillian Whyte. It was almost like, ‘Please, don’t fight Dillian Whyte.
      “You don’t need to. We’ve got this fight in December. But AJ was like, ‘No. I want to fight.’
      “If he wins on August 12, he’ll go into the Deontay Wilder fight with loads of momentum and again it’s just adding to that incredible CV.
      “I think he should be praised for the fact he wants to give you a real fight instead of just a tick-over fight until he fights Deontay Wilder – this is very dangerous.”
      Joshua beat Dillian Whyte in 2015 and will face him again nextCredit: AFP More