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      Tyson Fury believes Gypsy King alter ego has become a ‘monster’ who will not let him quit boxing

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      TYSON Fury believes his Gypsy King alter ego has become a “monster” who will not let him quit boxing.The unbeaten WBC heavyweight champ said he has created an unbreakable superhero.
      The unbeaten WBC heavyweight champ said he has created an unbreakable superhero
      Fury, 34, said: “I almost feel sorry for the Gypsy King because although I want him to become obsolete I cannot get away from him.
      “He’s a lonely, horrible, sad person without the fight game.
      “I created a monster and I’m to blame.”
      Fury retired after knocking out Dillian Whyte at Wembley Stadium in April and said he wanted to lead a quiet life at home in Morecambe with his family.
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      But he has since reversed that decision and hinted the only way he would retire would be if he is beaten or if he seeks medical help to escape his alter ego’s demands.
      Speaking to Behind the Gloves on YouTube, Fury added: “I want to be out of boxing, but I can’t let it go so keep going for the sake of the Gypsy King. Maybe there is a doctor out there who can help me because I think I’m going to need mental help to let go of this thing.”
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      Deontay Wilder vs Robert Helenius LIVE: TV channel as Bronze Bomber returns for first time since brutal Tyson Fury loss

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      DEONTAY WILDER is making his big boxing return against Robert Helenius TONIGHT.The Bronze Bomber was last in action back in October 2021, losing in the gripping third and final bout of his trilogy against Tyson Fury.

      Start time: 4am UK
      Live stream: FITE TV
      TV channel: FOX Sports

      Deontay Wilder’s last fight
      Tyson Fury came out on top in one of the greatest fights in the history of boxing by recovering from two knockdowns to beat Deontay Wilder.
      Wilder was battered down in the third and it looked like another early night for the American.
      However, the 36-year-old former WBC champion rallied incredibly to drop Fury twice in a magnificent fourth round.
      But Fury survived a terrifying fourth-round battering to KO his nemesis in round 11 in spectacular style on a wild Las Vegas night.
      Who is on the undercard?
      Caleb Plant takes on Anthony Dirrell in a huge co-main event.
      Plant is a former IBF super-middleweight champion, while Dirrell is a two-time WBC super-middleweight champ.
      Plant was last in the ring last November, in a losing effort to Canelo Alvarez.

      Deontay Wilder vs Robert Helenius (12 rounds, heavyweight)
      Caleb Plant vs Anthony Dirrell
      Frank Sanchez vs Carlos Negron
      Gary Antonio Russell vs Emmanuel Rodriguez
      Vito Mielnicki Jr vs Limberth Ponce
      Gurgen Hovhannisayan vs Michael Polite Coffie
      Geovany Bruzon vs James Evans
      Michael Angeletti vs Jeremy Adorno
      Miguel Roman vs Jose Negrete
      Michael Rivera vs Jerry Perez
      Keeshawn Williams vs Julio Rosa

      Tale of the tape
      This is how the Bronze Bomber and the Nordic Nightmare compare statistically.

      🥊Wilder vs Helenius: Ring walk time, TV channel, live stream and undercard info for huge return
      Welcome to Deontay Wilder vs Robert Helenius
      Congratulations if you were successful in staying up this late, it will all be worth it once that first bell goes.
      SunSport will be covering the return of American heavyweight Deontay Wilder as he enters the ring with Finnish giant Robert Helenius at the Barclays in New York.
      The Bronze Bomber will be determined to put his action-packed trilogy defeat to Tyson Fury behind him.
      And once his eye-catching fight against Helenius has concluded, Wilder has revealed that he’ll be going for a FOURTH clash with the Gypsy King.
      However, the American star will need to navigate his way past former multiple regional champion Robert Helenius first.
      Stay tuned to our blog as we will be keeping you up to date with all the latest gossip, the undercard results, and of course, round-by-round coverage of the main event.
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      Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will NEVER fight and Gypsy King returning against Derek Chisora is ‘poor for the sport’

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      BOXING fans have been warned Tyson Fury will NEVER fight Anthony Joshua… and his return against Derek Chisora is “poor for the sport”.Fury and AJ were engaged in shock talks over a December 3 Battle of Britain at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.
      Tyson Fury failed to negotiate a fight with Anthony JoshuaCredit: Getty
      Fans have been warned Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury may never fightCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      But alas, the negotiations were short lived and opposing promoters soon went back to pointing the finger.
      The all-too familiar story leaves boxer-turned-trainer Dave Coldwell fearing the nation’s two biggest stars may never settle the score in the ring.
      Coldwell said in the Daily Mail: “Unfortunately, we’re now left with what appears to be a Ricky Hatton vs Junior Witter situation, though obviously on a much bigger scale. 
      “At the time in Britain we all wanted to see that, but it never happened. 
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      “We all wanted to see Joe Calzaghe vs Carl Froch, that never happened either. I think this is the next one in that line.
      “I don’t think it will happen. I think we’ve missed the window for it, I really do.”
      Fury, 34, turned his attention to Chisora, 38, after talks with Joshua, 32, broke down.
      That is despite twice already beating the heavyweight veteran in one-sided fashion, in 2011 and 2014.
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      It leaves Coldwell – who formerly coached Chisora – criticising Fury’s decision, having seemingly also snubbed Joe Joyce, 37.
      He said: “It’s poor for the division and it’s poor for the sport.
      “And what it shows is that Fury obviously isn’t bothered about who he’s fighting.
      “If he was, Mahmoud Charr – another joke of an option – would not have been considered. 
      “There are plenty of other fighters out there – you only have to look as far as Queensberry stablemate Joe Joyce.
      “I’m not saying Joyce would beat him; I’m not saying anyone would beat him, but at least it would be more interesting. 
      “But if you’re not getting Joshua or Usyk, and you’re simply looking for a fight to tide you over, you’re not going to take on an absolute terminator who just keeps coming, like Joyce. 
      “He’s gone for the easy option.”
      Derek Chisora is in talks to fight Tyson Fury on December 3Credit: Getty More

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      Deontay Wilder vs Robert Helenius live stream and on TV – how to watch

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      DEONTAY WILDER is just HOURS away from making his highly-anticipated return to the ring against Robert Helenius.The Bronze Bomber will be determined to put his action-packed trilogy defeat to Tyson Fury behind him.
      Deontay Wilder was beaten by Tyson Fury in OctoberCredit: AP
      Deontay Wilder will have his hands full with Finnish giant Robert HeleniusCredit: AFP
      And once his eye-catching fight against Helenius has concluded, Wilder has revealed that he’ll be going for a FOURTH clash with the Gypsy King.
      Talking to Sky Sports, Wilder said: “I think that there’s definitely a chance of a fourth fight again.
      “Boxing is a business. Many people call it a sport, but it’s not a sport.”
      However, the American star will need to navigate his way past former multiple regional champion Robert Helenius first.
      Find out how you can watch the entire action below…
      Wilder vs Helenius: Live stream and TV channel info
      Deontay Wilder’s mouth-watering clash against Robert Helenius will be broadcasted LIVE on Fite TV PPV in the UK.
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      But viewers in the Bronze Bomber’s nation of the US, can watch the action on FOX Sports PBC pay-per-view.
      Fite TV are charging £12.99 to watch the fight and can it be streamed via the FITE TV app.
      And FOX Sports PBC pay-per-view will cost the American audience $74.99 + applicable tax & fees which can be purchased until the end of the match.

      🥊Wilder vs Helenius: Ring walk time, TV channel, live stream and undercard info for huge return
      Wilder vs Helenius: Start time and date
      Deontay Wilder vs Robert Helenius will be taking place early hours of Sunday morning – October, 16.
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      But the undercard is scheduled to get underway from Saturday night – October, 15.
      You can expect to see the main event from 4am UK time – 11pm ET.
      The Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York is the allocated arena for this heavyweight clash and it can host approximately 19,000 spectators.
      What is the FULL undercard?
      Caleb Plant takes on Anthony Dirrell in a huge co-main event.
      Plant is a former IBF super-middleweight champion, while Dirrell is a two-time WBC super-middleweight champ.
      Plant was last in the ring last November, in a losing effort to Canelo Alvarez.

      Deontay Wilder vs Robert Helenius (12 rounds, heavyweight)
      Caleb Plant vs Anthony Dirrell
      Frank Sanchez vs Carlos Negron
      Gary Antonio Russell vs Emmanuel Rodriguez
      Vito Mielnicki Jr vs Limberth Ponce
      Gurgen Hovhannisayan vs Michael Polite Coffie
      Geovany Bruzon vs James Evans
      Michael Angeletti vs Jeremy Adorno
      Miguel Roman vs Jose Negrete
      Michael Rivera vs Jerry Perez
      Keeshawn Williams vs Julio Rosa More

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      ‘We’re ready’ – Deontay Wilder open to Anthony Joshua or Oleksandr Usyk fights after return against Robert Helenius

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      DEONTAY WILDER will be ready to fight Anthony Joshua or Oleksandr Usyk after his return against Robert Helenius. Wilder faces former sparring partner Helenius in New York tonight, his first bout since being knocked out by Tyson Fury last year.
      Deontay Wilder and Robert Helenius ahead of their fightCredit: Getty
      It is an eliminator for the WBC title, held by Fury, with the winner then facing Andy Ruiz Jr, 33, to become mandatory challenger.
      So Wilder, 36, has three huge names lined up for next year, providing he beats Helenius, 38, at the Barclays Center.
      He told FightHype: “You got the Usyks, Ruiz, Joshuas – they’re the top three guys that people want to see, especially Joshua.
      “That’s the number one fight in the world for me, me and him.
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      “Everywhere I go all I hear is people say me and Joshua, and that’s the number one fight for them as well.
      “With that being said, if that is the number one fight in the world for me then that’s what I want.”
      Joshua, 32, is coming off consecutive losses to Usyk, 35, who is lined up for a unification with Fury, 34, next year.
      It leaves AJ set for a comeback fight on December 17, while Fury is in talks to face Derek Chisora, 38, who he beat in 2011 and 2013.
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      Wilder’s manager Shelly Finkel is ready to come to the negotiation table after the heavyweight returns against Helenius.
      He said: “The time will come after this fight, if he’s sincere, and Joshua wants it, we’ll make it.
      “If Deontay does what he’s supposed to do, we’re ready.”
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      Watch Anthony Joshua copy Cristiano Ronaldo’s celebration as he channels Man Utd star on holiday in Portugal

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA channeled his inner Cristiano Ronaldo by copying the Manchester United legend’s most famous goal celebration while on a beach in Portugal. The British boxing heavyweight posted a video on Instagram of him replicating the ‘Siu’ pose which has been used for nearly a decade by the 700-club-goal superstar.

      Anthony Joshua was at London Fashion Week on WednesdayCredit: Splash
      Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘Siu’ goal celebration is now famous across the globeCredit: Getty
      AJ runs into shot from the bottom of the screen twirling his right hand in the air before jumping and turning to land in the familiar wide-leg and wide-arm stance.
      The footage is shot in a way which allows the beautiful setting sun to cast a long shadow of the 6ft 6in fighter across the sand.
      Ronaldo’s signature celebration has become an online viral hit since his move back to Manchester United from Juventus last year.
      The Portugal skipper says it was inspired by fans at his former club Real Madrid who used to say ‘Siu’ after they won games.
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      But Joshua might have to update his routine after Ronaldo showed off a new celebration after bagging his 700th club goal in a win over Everton last week.
      Ronaldo stood with his head back, eyes closed, and fingers crossed in front of his chest after bagging the winner at Goodison Park.
      The new move has already been mimicked by fans and players across the world.
      Benfica winger Diego Moreira, 18, copied the ‘inner peace’ pose after scoring against Paris Saint-Germain in the Uefa Youth League on Tuesday.
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      Boxing fans were gutted when plans for a long called-for clash between AJ and British rival Tyson Fury fell through last month after the fighters failed to agree terms.
      That has left the Gypsy King instead focusing on setting up an undisputed clash with Oleksandr Usyk with all of the major heavyweight titles on the line – if he disposes of Derek Chisora on December 3 first. More

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      Boxing fans all saying the same thing as Deontay Wilder makes massive change for Robert Helenius comeback fight

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      DEONTAY WILDER is set to make a massive change for his comeback fight against Robert Helenius. The American returns to the ring after a year out tonight against former sparring partner Helenius.
      Deontay Wilder and Robert Helenius ahead of their fightCredit: Getty
      It will be his first bout since losing to Tyson Fury in their epic trilogy last October.
      But when Wilder steps back between the ropes in New York, he is set to do so in a pair of Grant boxing gloves – known as a puncher’s glove.
      The ex-WBC heavyweight champion has long been sponsored by Everlast, wearing both their boots and gloves.
      But American brand Grant claimed Wilder will wear their gloves for the first time in his career.

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      And fans online claimed the Bronze Bomber will only be more powerful in his new set of tools.
      One said: “Helenius will be real lucky to make it Past 6 tomorrow really past 4 considering Wilder is using Grant Gloves.”
      Another added: “Oh my god he’s gonna kill him now.”
      One commented: “About time.”
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      Wilder has dropped down to 214lb for his return, having weighed 238lb the night before he was knocked out by Fury in their trilogy classic.
      He had warned he would cut down in weight for his comeback bout against Helenius, 38, having felt too heavy last year.
      He said during his training camp: “We gained a lot of weight the last fight. I felt a little sluggish, a little heavy
      “And, you know, I was interested in seeing my body frame in a certain weight as well.
      “But at this moment in time, I go back to what I’m used to and what’s comfortable to me and what’s comfortable with my body frame.
      “And that’s gonna be around maybe 220lbs or maybe under.”
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      Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk WILL fight next year ‘without a doubt’ with heavyweight stars set for historic unification

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      TYSON FURY and Oleksandr Usyk WILL “without a doubt” fight next year in a historic undisputed title decider. Never in the heavyweight division have all four world titles been contested for.
      Tyson Fury is lined up with a fight against Oleksandr Usyk next yearCredit: Reuters
      Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury are set for an undisputed title boutCredit: Getty
      But that is set to change in 2023 as Top Rank president Todd DuBoef voiced confidence in Fury, 34, and Usyk, 35, fighting for the marbles.
      He told Sky Sports: “I think that’s without a doubt. That’s everybody’s objective.
      “I think both fighters want it, the fans want it and it’s the crowning moment for the heavyweight champion.”
      Fury wanted to fight Usyk next after the Ukrainian beat Anthony Joshua, 32, on points for the second time.
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      But the boxing hero ruled himself out until next year having returned to his war-torn home for the first time after a period training away.
      So Fury made the shock decision to call out AJ and talks for the pair to fight in Cardiff on December 3 followed.
      However, a deal could not be agreed and Derek Chisora, 38, is now the unlikely alternative to challenge for the WBC title.
      That is despite twice losing to Fury in one-sided fashion, in 2011 and 2014, although DuBoef said no opponent has officially been agreed.
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      He said: “There’s nothing to report. As I’ve said over and over again, we wish it was AJ.
      “All I can tell you is he’s set on fighting before the end of the year. That’s been the direction we’ve gotten from him.
      “I’ll check in on his social media and see what he posts next!”
      Anthony Joshua is coming off two losses to Oleksandr UsykCredit: Getty More