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      Deontay Wilder weighs in almost two STONE lighter for Helenius fight than he did for trilogy loss to Tyson Fury

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      DEONTAY WILDER has weighed in almost two stone lighter for tomorrow’s fight with Robert Helenius than a year ago against Tyson Fury.The Bronze Bomber, 36, steps back into the ring for the first time since his trilogy bout with the Gypsy King.
      Deontay Wilder has shredded the extra weight for his boxing returnCredit: Getty
      That night, he weighed in at a career-high 17st – or 238lb – as he unsuccessfully tried to wrestle back the WBC world heavyweight title.
      But Wilder, who takes on Helenius in New York, makes his comeback as a slimmed-down fighter.
      The Alabama boxer tipped the scales today at 15st4lb 8oz – 214.5lb – a far more natural weight for the heavy-hitter.
      As usual for Wilder, he will be significantly lighter than his opponent with Helenius carrying 18st 1lb.
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      Speaking during his training camp, the 42-2-1 man said: “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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      Should Wilder win his first fight since November 2019, he would be back in contention among the top heavyweights in the world.
      And he is already eyeing up a blockbuster bout with Ukrainian hero Oleksandr Usyk – pipping rival Fury to the unification showdown.
      Usyk is understood to have made clear he is open to a fight with Wilder.
      Wilder, who also wants to box Anthony Joshua, said: “I asked my guys if Usyk is a man of his word and they confirmed that he is.
      “So I am going to hold him to his word and we will see. Hopefully, he is a man of his word. 
      “In this division, you’re only one win from a title shot.”
      Robert Helenius came in almost three stone heavier than his opponentCredit: Getty
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      Watch Mikaela Mayer KICK OUT at Alycia Baumgardner as boxing rivals forced apart by security AGAIN ahead of grudge fight

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      MIKAELA MAYER kicked out at Alycia Baumgardner as the pair were forced apart by security again ahead of their grudge fight. The women’s boxing stars settle the score in the ring on Saturday night at the O2 Arena.
      Mikaela Mayer kicked out at Alycia BaumgardnerCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun

      So more than the unified WBC, IBF and WBO belts will be on the line with pride and bragging rights at stake.
      The American duo provide chief support to Claressa Shields, 27, and Savannah Marshall, 31, who fight for the undisputed middleweight crown.
      The two rivals have feuded throughout the year and have just one more day to go before getting their hands on each other.
      Although the fight threatened to start early as tempers flared at the weigh in, as Mayer threw a kick Baumgardner’s way.
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      It was the second time in the space of 24 hours that the champions needed to be restrained by security, building even more anticipation.
      Mayer, 32, told Sky Sports: “She started pushing me back, I didn’t have any arms because I have three belts, so I had use my leg.”
      The 2016 Olympian is the current WBO, IBF and Ring Magazine champ, unbeaten in 17 fights.
      Whereas Baumgardner, 28, is 12-1 and shot to fame last year after knocking out Britain’s Terri Harper, 25, to win the WBC belt.
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      She added: “Listen, I belong here.
      “I’m made for this moment, I’m ready to unify the division come Saturday night against Mikaela Mayer.
      “She’s in there with a dog, she knows that, she feels that, she’s threatened and I’m here to take over and dethrone her.”
      Mikaela Mayer and Alycia Baumgardner ahead of their title unificationCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More

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      ‘Put some clothes on, what’s wrong with you?’ – Watch naked Tyson Fury shock dad John after barging in on 5.30am workout

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      TSYON FURY shocked his dad John after the heavyweight boxer barged in on his early morning workout – without any clothes on.The Gypsy King is back in the gym himself as he prepares for his return to the ring in December against Derek Chisora.
      John Fury was going through his paces in his early morning walk out before a surprise appearance from his sonCredit: https://twitter.com/Tyson_Fury
      Tyson Fury is preparing for a fight with Derek Chisora in DecemberCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      John, a former professional boxer himself, had been working up a sweat with a 5.30am workout.
      But he was in for a surprise when his naked son appeared as he was getting into his ab crunches.
      Fury uploaded the hilarious exchange on Twitter, leaving fans in hysterics.
      Walking into the room, the 34-year-old said: “What are you doing at half past five in the morning, dad?”
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      He adds: “I wondered who was downstairs.”
      The two briefly bicker before John, refusing to break out of his rhythm, snaps at his son: “Put your f****** clothes on, a*******. Put some clothes on, man.”
      Fury can be heard giggling in the background in response.
      In response to the video, one fan wrote: “Gotta love Big John! Hahaha.”
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      Another joked: “Let me guess… he’s your next opponent…”
      Promoter Frank Warren confirmed that Fury will take on Chisora on December 3.
      The heavyweight will be looking to defend his WBC title against Del Boy – having beaten his fellow Brit twice before – after plans for a bout with Anthony Joshua fell apart.
      He confirmed earlier this week he is back in the gym and dropping the pounds as he prepares for the fight.
      Meanwhile, speculation continues to grow about another major heavyweight clash between Deontay Wilder and AJ in Africa. More

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      Tyson Fury has three-fight plan for the next 12 months including Joe Joyce bout – but Anthony Joshua not included

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      TYSON FURY has been given a three-fight plan by his promoter Frank Warren, which includes the undisputed title and Joe Joyce. Fury is set to return on December 3 and is currently in talks to face Derek Chisora in an unlikely trilogy bout.
      Tyson Fury alongside promoter Frank WarrenCredit: Reuters
      Joe Joyce is lined up to fight Tyson Fury next yearCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      It comes after unified champion Oleksandr Usyk, 35, ruled himself out of a unification until next year.
      Warren hopes for Fury, 34, to fight Usyk after his return bout, with a title defence against Joyce, 37, following.
      He told The Express: “I spoke to Tyson yesterday and he was talking about Joyce next year, having this fight with Chisora, hopefully unifying the titles and then fighting Joe Joyce so that’s his next year for him, isn’t it?
      “That’s what Tyson was talking about, so we’ll see where we go with it.
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      “Whatever he chooses to do, I’ll support it, I look at my relationship with him as a little bit special and I only want the best for him.”
      Fury was in talks to defend his belt against Anthony Joshua, 32, who is coming off consecutive losses to Usyk.
      But he is no longer seen as in the running to face Fury – at least in the next 12 months.
      Promoters failed to agree terms, leading to Chisora, 38, being a shock alternative.
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      The heavyweight veteran was twice beaten by Fury, in 2011 and 2014, but in 2020 he pushed Usyk to a split-decision.
      And with Warren hoping for a first four-belt heavyweight unification next year, Chisora is seen as the ideal warm up.
      He said: “If you look down the BoxRec ratings Chisora is the highest available challenger.
      “They’ve had a few words over the last few months and I think Fury makes a very valid point, Chisora did give Usyk a very tough fight so it will be a good yardstick.”
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      Deontay Wilder vs Robert Helenius net worth: How heavyweight boxers compare ahead of mouthwatering clash

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      DEONTAY WILDER’s net worth is mammoth compared to rival Robert Helenius.The two gigantic heavyweights will meet on Saturday at the Barclays Center.
      Wilder is making his return to the boxing ring on SaturdayCredit: AFP
      The American is fighting Helenius, whose net worth is tiny compared to hisCredit: AFP
      It marks Wilder’s return to boxing having taken the year off following his trilogy defeat to WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.
      The 36-year-old will take on Swedish-Finnish Helenius, 38, and use it as a springboard to take on the top three heavyweights in the future.
      Wilder has ambitions of a fourth fight with Fury, as well as meetings with Anthony Joshua and WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight champ Oleksandr Usyk.
      All three bouts would add a large chunk of cash to his bank.
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      Although purses for Saturday’s showdown between Wilder and Helenius are unknown, fans are being charged £67 in the US and £12.99 in the UK.
      But how do the two heavyweight’s net worth compare?
      Deontay Wilder – £27million
      The Alabama-born heavy hitter is only worth £27million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
      This is despite Wilder making a massive £33m in 2020 alone.
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      That figure includes £360,000-a-year from endorsements and sponsorship.
      The most Wilder has taken home from one fight is £25m from his rematch with Fury.
      Wilder – who now holds a record of 42-2-1 with 41 knockouts – owns a number of luxurious cars and expensive jewellery.
      He plans on focussing on music once he retires from the ring.
      Whether that proves to be a massive money-maker for Wilder is yet to be seen.
      The American is one of boxing’s highest earners
      Deontay Wilder made £33m in 2020 alone
      Robert Helenius – £900,000 to £4million
      Helenius has an impressive record in the heavyweight division.
      He has taken on the likes of Dillian Whyte, Adam Kownacki and Gerald Washington.
      However, the amounts he has taken home from those fights are tiny compared to what Wilder rakes in.
      For his rematch against Kownacki, Helenius earned a career-high purse of £67,000.
      despite this, the Nordic Nightmare has an estimated net worth between £900,000 and £4m.
      The fight with Wilder is expected to be his biggest payday.
      Helenius is worth close to £1m or higherCredit: AFP More

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      Tyson Fury calls to fight for only heavyweight belt missing in his collection… against journeyman with 9-12 record

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      TYSON FURY has called to fight for the only heavyweight belt missing from his collection… against the 9-12 title holder. Fury currently owns the WBC crown and has formerly held the WBA, IBF and WBO straps earlier in his career.
      Tyson Fury wants to fight for the Central Area titleCredit: Getty
      David Adeleye beat Chris Healey at WembleyCredit: Jamie McPhilimey
      Coupled with domestic and international honours, the Gypsy King has almost done it all in the ring.
      But the Central Area title is the only missing piece from his collection and it is currently held by respected journeyman Chris Healey, 34.
      Fury, 34, said: “I’ve won every single belt in boxing, apart from one belt and that belt is the Central Area heavyweight championship of Britain.
      “So, I’m calling out whoever is the Central Area heavyweight champion, I’m calling you out. That’s my belt, I want it, I haven’t got it.
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      “It’s the only belt I haven’t won and I want it, so I’m coming for whoever you are, come on.”
      Healey is a recognisable face among the British boxing circuit, having fought top prospects.
      He has shared the ring with Fabio Wardley, 27, and David Adeleye, 25, on Fury’s undercard in April at Wembley.
      Later that night, Fury knocked out Dillian Whyte, 34, and announced his retirement from boxing.
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      Although it was short lived as he prepares to return on December 3 while currently in talks with Derek Chisora, 38.
      Fury had wanted to face Oleksandr Usyk, 35, in a unification after the Ukrainian boxing hero beat Anthony Joshua, 32, for the second time.
      But Usyk is ruled out until next year having returned to his war-torn home for the first time following a period training away.
      That caused Joshua to receive a shock deal to fight Fury, but terms could not be agreed.
      Fury then turned his attention to Chisora, who he convincingly beat in 2011 and 2014, with promoter Frank Warren confirming talks are ongoing.
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      Anthony Joshua says Dillian Whyte was one of two boxers who have ever dragged him into trash talking ahead of a match

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA revealed only Dillian Whyte and Jarrell Miller have got under his skin as they dragged him into a verbal war ahead of their scheduled bouts.The former WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight champion knocked out the Body Snatcher in 2015, while his proposed fight to face Big Baby was scrapped in 2020 after the American failed multiple drug tests.
      Anthony Joshua has revealed he has engaged in trash talk with only two fighters
      After former WBC king Deontay Wilder labelled AJ not a true champion in 2021, Joshua was asked by SI Boxing’s Chris Mannix whether he feels the need to trash talk with boxers.
      He said: “Oh yeah, oh yeah. I went into my drawer and pulled out my long list of things to say, I’ve got a lot of things to say about Wilder.
      “But you don’t knock a man when he’s down, also. And that was at the top of the list. I have to stand by those principles.
      “But for sure, I think me and Wilder, as I say, are cut from a different cloth. He’s what we call… it begins with a ‘b’ and ends with a ‘h’. I’m not like that, I’m more of a man.”
      Before adding: “I don’t really get on the internet talking crap. The only times you’ve seen me talking recklessly is against Dillian Whyte and Jarrell Miller.
      “Other than that I’m an ambassador of the sport. I’m trying to be clean, representing my sponsorships, represent DAZN properly, I try to stay away from the typical stereotype of a heavyweight boxer.
      “It’s difficult but I have it in me to fire up and talk recklessly when needed.”
      Joshua was uncharacteristically outspoken in the build-up to his scheduled bout against Miller, as he branded the American as a “b***h” while declaring he pays his mum’s rent.
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      Speaking at their press conference, he said: “He is a former drug abuser, he hits like a fairy, he is the softest puncher in the division.
      “I pay his mum’s rent. He should bow down to me, I am his landlord. The only way he can win is a lucky punch. I am his landlord.
      “I am not here trying to play a gangster role, I am here to collect rent. Jarrell Miller is a b***h.”
      Prior to his seventh-round stoppage win against Whyte in 2015, Joshua branded his compatriot as ‘irrelevant’ and a ‘hater’.
      And in their last press conference, he stated: “He’s just another fighter. My heart don’t beat no fear for him.
      “I’ve trained for a 12-round fight, but I think it will go three or four rounds.”
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      Deontay Wilder slams boxing saying ‘It’s dangerous, politics, cheating’ and will take psychedelic DRUGS to decide future

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      DEONTAY Wilder had claimed he will turn to psychedelics to help him decide whether or not to hang up his gloves.And the Bronze Bomber lashed out at boxing bosses for creating a ‘dangerous’ world of ‘politics and cheating’.
      Deontay Wilder was stopped by Tyson Fury in his last fight – and has claimed he will turn to psychedelics to decide his futureCredit: AP
      Wilder last stepped into the ring back in October for his trilogy fight against Tyson Fury.
      He was brutally dispatched by a huge Fury right-hand in the 11th round of the gruelling heavyweight slugfest.
      But he is set to return against Robert Helenius over the weekend – as he looks to bounce back from defeat.
      And the fighter, 36, has revealed he was planning to turn to Ayahuasca – a South American psychedelic brew – to help him decide his next steps before his return was finalised.
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      He told the Byron Scott Podcast back in February: “I’m thinking about doing Ayahuasca.
      “That’s gonna be my decision making process… Boxing’s put a bad taste because of what it’s done to me.
      “It’s dangerous, politics, cheating… I still have love for the sport though.”
      Promoter Eddie Hearn had been talking up the veteran Derek Chisora as a potential opponent should Wilder choose to step back into the ring.
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      But the Matchroom Boxing chief appeared to perform a U-turn on that suggestion after witnessing Del Boy’s lopsided defeat at the hands of Joseph Parker.
      Parker has since been mooted as a possible foe as he eyes his own American Dream to follow in the footsteps of pal Fury.
      Although his chances suffered a knock when he was defeated by Joe Joyce in a thrilling bout. More