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      ‘It is not cheating’ – Manny Pacquiao responds to referee who claims he helped boxing legend avoid KO loss

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      MANNY PACQUIAO has responded to a referee who claimed he helped the boxing legend avoid a knockout loss. Official Carlos Padilla, from the Philippines like Pacquiao, officiated a bout between the future eight-division champion and Nedal Hussein.
      Manny Pacquiao responded to a ref who claimed he helped the boxing legend avoid a KO lossCredit: AP
      Carlos Padilla laughed as he admitted to giving Manny Pacquio an 18-second countCredit: WBC
      In round four, Hussein scored a knockdown and the ref admitted to giving PacMan almost DOUBLE the amount of time to beat the ten-count. 
      But Pacquiao, 43, hit back: “It is not cheating. We just got favoured because we were on our home court.
      “As a boxer I just did the right thing. For me, I’m only just a boxer. I just did my job in the ring.”
      It comes after told the WBC in a now-scrubbed interview: “Manny was not a world champion yet, he was only good in the Philippines.
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      “That fight, I’m about to go and leave the following day and they told me, ‘Carlos, please – this is an important fight for Pacquiao, because the winner will have the chance to fight for the world championship’.
      “So, you know the opponent, Hussein, or whatever his name was. He is taller, younger, stronger, and a dirty fighter, managed by Jeff Fenech.
      “So in the seventh round, I think [it was the fourth], Manny got knocked down, I thought he was going to get up, but his eyes were cross-eyed.
      “I am Filipino, and everybody watching the fight is Filipino, so I prolonged the count. I know how to do it. 
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      “When he got up, I told him, ‘Hey, are you okay?’ Still prolonging the fight. ‘Are you okay?’ ‘Okay, fight!’ 
      “And then Hussein – because Manny was not like Manny is now, he wasn’t trained by Freddie Roach yet, he holds on for his dear life, and the guy throws him, and he went down again. 
      “I said to the opponent, ‘Hey, you don’t do this.’ You know, I was prolonging the fight. ‘You don’t do that. Okay, judges, [point] deduction’.”
      Padilla then admitted he scored an accidental headbutt that cut Hussein as a punch. 
      If an accidental blow – such as a headbutt – causes a cut and the fight to be halted it will go to the judges scorecards and the time of the stoppage. 
      It is not cheating. We just got favoured because we were on our home court.Manny Pacquiao responds to cheating claims
      But if the ref deems it a legal blow, the cut boxer loses by technical knockout. 
      Padilla said: “Manny is still groaning and then [I said to Pacquiao] ‘Get up, are you OK?’ 
      “And then because he is shorter he headbutted the other guy and there is a cut but I declared it a punch. 
      “If there is a headbutt you have to stop the fight and declare to the judges a point deduction, but I didn’t do that, meaning the fight could continue.
      “The cut] is not really big – but I never got the doctor to check it [because] I want to see it serious.”
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      Aussie boxer Hussein, who last fought in 2007, slammed Padilla on Instagram. 
      He fumed: “This putrid dog admitted to cheating me.”
      Manny Pacquiao was knocked down by Nedal Hussein
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      Tyson Fury unveils amazing suit emblazoned with family crest and ‘there’s only one Tyson Fury’ in LATIN for Chisora bout

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      TYSON FURY has unveiled his amazing new suit emblazoned with his family crest and Latin writing ahead of his trilogy fight with Derek Chisora.The Gypsy King, 34, will defend his WBC world heavyweight title on Saturday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
      Fury is kitted out in a suit emblazoned with his family crestCredit: Getty
      Fury is taking on Chisora on SaturdayCredit: Getty
      Fury’s unbeaten record and WBC crown is on the lineCredit: Getty
      But for his pre-fight press conference, he slipped into a custom suit with his family crest and the slogan “There’s only one Tyson Fury” written in Latin on it.
      Fury bought a number of suits with each telling its own story “inspired by Tyson’s life”.
      Stylist Navid Salimian, director of brand Claudio Lugli Shirts, told the Daily Mail: “Each suit tells a story, inspired by Tyson’s life and… the opponent in front of him.
      “Tyson’s unique vibrant style is unmatched across combat sports and has become a signature staple in his memorable fight promotions. 
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      “Acting as a superman’s cape, the garments are used as a weapon to take the attention and confidence away from the opponent out of the ring.
      “Most notable is the ‘Dosser’ suit he wore against Deontay Wilder in the epic trilogy where he had the derogatory words emblazoned in pinstripe across the body of the three-piece. 
      “Tyson is renowned for his mental warfare and his utilisation of statement suits… will be etched in boxing iconography forever.”
      A crowd of 60,000 people will watch the fight as Fury hopes to maintain his unbeaten record.
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      Rival Oleksandr Usyk – WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight title holder – will also be in attendance.
      Should Fury get past Chisora, a unification fight could be on the cards next year.
      Fury’s promoter Frank Warren has confirmed to talkSPORT Breakfast: “Usyk will be at ringside.
      “He’s flying in on Friday so he’s gonna be there.
      “And I hope we get the result that I want and then we can move forward with that fight.”
      On Usyk being at ringside, Fury told iFL TV: “Oleksandr Usyk can go suck a d***.
      “If he comes to the fight, I promise you I’ll slap him in the mouth.
      “Usyk called me a drunk recently, so I want to see what he’s got to say about the drink.” More

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      Daniel Dubois to be offered world title shot by Oleksandr Usyk if March undisputed fight with Tyson Fury falls through

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      OLEKSANDR USYK will offer Daniel Dubois a crack at world title if a spring showdown with Tyson Fury fails to come to fruition.The undefeated Ukrainian is hoping to complete the heavyweight title set in a blockbuster undisputed fight in Saudi Arabia early next year.
      An undisputed fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury is in the pipelineCredit: GETTY
      But Gypsy King Fury has been non-committal on the blockbuster showdownCredit: GETTY
      Daniel Dubois could end up facing Usyk if the fight doesn’t come to fruitionCredit: PA
      But WBC king Fury has been none committal on the bout, which has prompted Team Usyk to weigh up a mandatory title defence against WBA regular champ Dubois.
      Promoter Alexander Krassyuk told Betfred: “We’re looking at Saudi Arabia most likely.
      “We have a timeslot between February 18th and March 4th 2023 in our mind to book this fight.
      “It all depends on how it’s going to finish on Saturday, because even if Fury comes through the winner against [Derek] Chisora, he may be injured or have some broken bones that may mean a longer wait for the undisputed fight.
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      “If something does go wrong then we’re probably going to look at the mandatories we have and Daniel Dubois is the first in line.”
      Although a fight with Dubois is a real possibility, Usyk’s sole focus is on becoming the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis.
      He said: “This is the only thing Usyk wants.
      “He doesn’t want to go through all the mandatories, he wants to go straight to glory and legacy.
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      “This is the fight that most of the fans in the world want to see.
      “There’s never been a heavyweight that’s had four of the belts at the same time, so this is history in the making.
      “You can’t find any reason for not taking this fight.
      “If you’re a man, you respect your fans and you respect boxing, then you can have no excuse not to fight Usyk.
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      “Everybody is on board.
      “Queensberry promotions is on board, Usyk’s team is and Usyk is as well.
      “Our partners in the Middle East are ready and willing to host this fight.
      “The only thing that is still pending is the consent of a tall, bald, gypsy man to get beaten. That’s it.”
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      Oleksandr Usyk is determined to become the undisputed ruler of the heavyweight divisionCredit: REUTERS
      Fury, 34, will be back in action on Saturday night – locking horns with Derek Chisora in a Tottenham trilogy fight.
      Usyk, meanwhile, was last in action in August – retaining his WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight title with a split decision victory over Anthony Joshua. More

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      Tyson Fury wants to box 12 TIMES in 2023 and copy heavyweight legend Joe Louis who ‘fought a bum a month’

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      TYSON FURY wants to box 12 TIMES next year and copy the legendary Joe Louis by fighting “a bum a month”. Fury returns on Saturday at Tottenham’s stadium in a trilogy bout against Derek Chisora, who he beat in 2011 and 2014.
      Tyson Fury wants to box 12 times next yearCredit: Getty
      Heavyweight legend Joe Louis pictured in 1949Credit: Getty
      But it is only his second bout of the year, after deciding against retirement having knocked out Dillian Whyte, 34, in April.
      Fury, 34, wants to make up for lost time by sensationally boxing once a month in 2023, up and down the globe.
      He told The Sportsman: “I can’t physically get all these men to fight.
      “If they’re there to fight next year, then game on, but if not, then I’ll fight whoever.
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      “I can go on a bum a month campaign, like Joe Louis did, and just fight 12 bums. Wherever it is.
      “Give a guy in Italy a chance, like Apollo did in Rocky, and bring something back to the game.”
      From 1940 to 1941, Louis took on a series of challengers which was later remembered as “The Bum Of The Month Club”.
      Fury has previously revealed more modest plans to fight three times in 2023.
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      The last time he managed as many as four bouts in a calendar year dates back to 2011.
      Fury suffered frustration at failing to land super-fights with Anthony Joshua, 33, and Oleksandr Usyk, 35, this year.
      So he is willing to accept any and all comers in his quest to roll back the years.
      Fury said: “I’m sick to death of trying to make these fights happen.
      “I’ve got to live my life and I’m not going to live my life for anybody else.
      “If you see me fighting the local binman next then be happy for me because I’m in a happy place.”
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      Jake Paul will be an ‘easy fight’ for Tommy Fury if Love Island star builds that ‘stamina up’, says Ricky Hatton

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      TOMMY FURY will have a walk in the park against Jake Paul, but only if he gets his stamina up.A grudge match between the two social media stars is seemingly on course to take place early next year, with negotiations currently ongoing.
      Tommy Fury and Jake Paul are on course to have a grudge match early next yearCredit: BT SPORT
      Fury has less rounds in the bank than Paul – despite being immersed in the sport from childhoodCredit: GETTY
      Ricky Hatton reckons the fight will be a walk in the park for Fury if he gets his cardio upCredit: REX
      Bur boxing fans’ opinions about who will win the fight are divided – despite Fury being immersed in boxing since childhood.
      That of former two-division champion Ricky Hatton, however, isn’t and he firmly believes Fury will teach The Problem Child a lesson once he gets his cardio up.
      He told Fair Betting Sites: “I think Tommy Fury beats Jake all day long, as long as he gets a few more rounds in the bank.
      “Jake Paul has done more rounds than Tommy Fury. Once Tommy has banged out a few six-rounders and got a few eight-rounders under his belt, then I think it’s a no-contest.
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      “As he hasn’t done too many rounds himself, he probably hasn’t got that natural stamina.
      “It’s not just for Tommy, it’s for [Floyd] Mayweather, for me – you need those rounds under your belt and so far Tommy’s not done that yet and that’s the only thing that gives Jake Paul half a chance.
      “If Tommy got a few rounds under his belt and built that stamina up then I think it’s an easy fight for Tommy.”
      YouTuber turned boxer Paul, 25, recently accused Fury – the brother of WBC heavyweight champ Tyson – of ducking him.
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      He said: “Tommy Fury…the contract is with your team.
      “7 figures. 6x what you made in your last fight. You signing right?”
      He later added: “Tommy Fury ducking. Tyson Fury now trying to get me to fight his dad instead?
      “Nate Diaz ducking. I heard he’s boxing a novice YouTuber?
      “Paddy [Pimblett] ducking a spar. Knows I can’t go to UFC HQ. Offered him Jan 5 but happy to fly him out any day he wants that works for us both?”
      YouTuber turned boxer Paul has made waves in the boxing world in only six fightsCredit: EPA
      Fury, 23, hasn’t set foot in the ring since his decision victory over Daniel Bocianski on the undercard of brother Tyson’s Wembley clash with Dillian Whyte in April.
      Paul, meanwhile, was last in action in October – defeating former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva via unanimous decision. More

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      Jake Paul reveals message he sent Tommy Fury and warns boxing rival he will ‘move on for good’ if offer is not accepted

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      JAKE PAUL said he has personally reached out to Tommy Fury and warned he will “move on for good” if his latest offer is not accepted. The pair of celebrity boxing stars are in talks to once again reschedule their pay-per-view grudge match.
      Jake Paul said he has personally reached out to Tommy Fury to get a fight deal doneCredit: Anthony Pompliano
      Tommy Fury is in talks to fight Jake Paul
      Paul recently took to Twitter to accuse Fury of “ducking” him after sending out a “seven-figure” fight contract.
      Now the YouTuber-turned boxer has claimed he sent his rival a direct message in a bid to get a deal over the line.
      He said on Anthony Pompliano’s podcast: “Even now Tommy Fury is creating all these smoke and mirrors and he’s ducking.
      “He wouldn’t respond to my DM. I sent him a DM like, ‘Yo, you have the offer in your inbox, like let’s make this fight happen for the fans.’
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      “He hasn’t even opened it.”
      Paul went on to whip out his phone and read the alleged social media message.
      He said: “I’m sending you an offer tomorrow, we’re either going to do this or move on for good as the fans are fed up.
      “Look at the comments on your tweets this was a big fight and now it’s on the edge of being irrelevant.
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      “Your dad claims you want this, you say you want this and I want this, so sign up.”
      Twice the duo have put pen to paper on a fight but both times Fury has been forced to withdraw.
      Last December he suffered a rib injury and in their rehashed date of August, the Brit was hit with US visa issues which still persist today.
      Paul, 25, in October beat UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, the biggest win in his 6-0 career.

      A month later he travelled to Dubai to watch Fury, 23, box in a late-notice exhibition and the two camps agreed to fight in 2023.
      And Paul claimed Silva, who had a 4-1 record in the ring, is a tougher opponent than Fury.
      He said: “Tommy Fury is a ten times easier fight than Anderson Silva.
      “He doesn’t have the experience, he’s never been in a tough fight, he’s only fought people who are taxi cab drivers.
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      “The dude isn’t tough, he’s not good. He’s never been hit, he’s never been tested.
      “Not only that, he’s only fought in one six round fight, all of his fights before that have been four rounds so he’s never even gone an eight-round fight.”
      Tommy Fury and Jake Paul are still linked with a grudge matchCredit: BT Sport More

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      Anthony Joshua the only person who can beat Tyson Fury but Gypsy King has all the advantages, says Ricky Hatton

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA is the only fighter capable of getting the better of Tyson Fury, it’s been claimed.A staggering 29 men have tried and failed to hand The Gypsy King the first loss of his 14-year-long professional career.
      Tyson Fury has yet to taste defeat in his professional careerCredit: GETTY
      But Anthony Joshua is hell-bent on inflicting defeat on Fury before he retires for goodCredit: GETTY
      Former two-division champ Ricky Hatton reckons AJ has the best chance of beating FuryCredit: Rex
      Former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder came close in their 2018 dust-up, but he ultimately fell short in their follow-up bouts in 2020 and 2021.
      But former two-weight world champ Ricky Hatton believes AJ can succeed where Wilder – and most recently Dillian Whyte – failed.
      He told Fair Betting Sites: “With AJ though you don’t just get an Olympic gold medal if you haven’t got the boxing ability.
      “He’s also got punching power. If anybody is going to beat Tyson Fury, it probably will be Anthony Joshua.”
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      Fury, 34, has bamboozled his opponents with his elusiveness and dazzling footwork – skills Hatton believes may be too much for Joshua to overcome.
      He said: “I just think that Tyson has all the advantages.
      “He’s got the boxing brain, I think he can change his tactics mid fight and stuff like that. He’s so versatile.
      “He can go to war, he can box at a distance, he has a wonderful defence, he can go southpaw, orthodox.
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      “And I don’t know if AJ – who has done the country really proud being two-tie heavyweight champion of the world, Olympic gold medalist.
      “I don’t know if he’s good enough to suss out the puzzle of Tyson Fury.
      “I think he’d just be too clever and too good all around I think.”
      Fury will be back in the ring on Saturday night in a Tottenham trilogy fight with old foe Derek Chisora.
      Tyson Fury will face Derek Chisora in a trilogy fight on Staurday nightCredit: Getty
      Joshua, meanwhile, will look to return to the ring in “late March” following consecutive defeats to Oleksandr Usyk.
      During an appearance on the DAZN Boxing show, promoter Hearn said: “At the moment, AJ’s plans are he is due to fight in late March, and we’re locking that in.” More

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      Tyson Fury says boxing is ‘more addictive than any drug ever’ and admits he ‘can’t let it go’ despite vowing to retire

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      TYSON FURY said boxing is more addictive than any sort of drug and will struggle to leave it behind despite previous plans to retire. Fury returns on Saturday at Tottenham’s stadium in a trilogy bout against Derek Chisora, who he beat in 2011 and 2014.
      Tyson Fury said boxing is more addictive than any sort of drugCredit: Getty
      It is his first fight back since April, when he knocked out Dillian Whyte, 34, and announced at Wembley that he was walking away.
      But the retirement lasted just a matter of months as Fury, 34, fought hard to fill his days living the life of an everyman.
      The eccentric father-of-six was eventually pulled back into the brutal boxing game as he simply knows nothing else.
      Fury told Queensberry Promotions: “I’ve been in love with boxing for such a long time from being a little boy and I am 34 now, probably at the end of my career in the next few years.
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      “It has been a love-hate relationship and it has been toxic at times, but when it is good, it is very good.
      “So we are in that relationship and I don’t just abandon things. I try and make things work and that is where we are at the minute.
      “I’ve wanted to leave a lot of times but it always drags me back. It is like a massive drug and an addiction.
      “I know it is an addiction and I am an addictive person. It is not my best friend, it is an addiction.
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      “It is abusive because, when I come to this gym it abuses my body, my mind and my soul, but afterwards I feel it takes me to ecstasy.
      “The rush is unbelievable and it gives me the biggest highs ever, but it also gives me the lowest lows as well.
      “Boxing is more addictive than any drug ever. Ever. Because you can’t let it go.”
      Fury has teased competing well into his 40s such is his dependance on boxing.
      But the heroic two-time champion, who beat depression to reign as heavyweight king, stands as a happy fighter heading into his 34th bout.

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      Fury said: “My relationship with boxing? I am in a very good place with boxing at the moment.
      “I’m back, I’m hungry, I’m putting the work in, I’m grinding.
      “George Foreman said a long time ago, along with some other boxers, that it is difficult to run along the road at five in the morning when you’ve got your Versace slippers on and your silk pajamas.
      “I don’t find it that way. My attitude is that it’s easier for me running along the road knowing that I’m financially secure and have done all I’ve needed to do.
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      “This is a hobby now rather than a business or sport. This is my hobby and what I love to do.”
      Tyson Fury and Derek Chisora ahead of their trilogy fightCredit: Getty More