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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

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      Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou LIVE RESULTS: Fury DROPPED to canvas in shock main event – latest updates

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      TYSON FURY is facing UFC legend Francis Ngannou in a historic crossover fight in Saudi Arabia – and he has been KNOCKED DOWN!But the big main event has started later than planned after epic opening ceremony. A win for Ngannou would be among the sport’s greatest shocks while Fury would suffer a disastrous defeat.
      And Oleksandr Usyk is waiting in the wings ringside with their mega undisputed heavyweight title bout set to be confirmed tonight for December 23.

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      Follow ALL of the latest updates below…
      Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou (Round 6)
      Francis Ngannou is just so physically strong. He’s absorbed everything Tyson’s thrown at him. Fury needs to raise the tempo and test his challenger’s fitness.
      Another right hand from Fury that just bounces off Ngannou. The former UFC champion is still throwing, but there’s a noticeable drop off in intensity.
      Ngannou has done so much in those opening rounds, will they be enough to see him to victory?
      Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou (Round 5)
      Tyson Fury has regained his composure, and he’s boxing from range. Occasionally dipping in to land a stiff jab – but he can’t get Francis Ngannou to come forward. The MMA superstar is staying compact.
      Snap! Great combination from Fury, who delivers his best moment of the fight. Much cleaner work but it’s still a monster task from here.
      Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou (Round 4)
      Francis Ngannou is working well behind his jab. He’s patient, he’s accurate and he’s roughing Tyson Fury up!
      Fury does look to have his legs back and he’s landed a few decent blows – but Ngannou is unmoved and steadfast. Carl Frampton has Ngannou winning all four rounds so far, and it’s hard to disagree.
      Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou (Round 3)
      DOWN GOES FURY!
      You are kidding me?! Francis Ngannou drops Tyson Fury to the deck with a left hook to the temple from the Gods! Fury rolls off the canvas and back to his feet fairly swiftly and blows his cheeks. He looks rattled.
      Fury survives to the end of the round, but how will he respond to that?
      Oh, I forgot to mention – Ngannou laughed and danced in Fury’s face while he was on the deck.
      Credit: GETTY
      Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou (Round 2)
      Has Francis Ngannou read the script? Everyone was expecting the former UFC champion to come out swinging wildly, but he’s not taking the bait. He’s keeping his range and not getting involved in a scrap.
      There’s also blood coming from above the left eye of Fury! Ngannou either got him with a swinging left hook or there was a clash of heads. It’s tough to see.
      He switches to southpaw, which has to be a sign of respect for his opponent.
      Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou (Round 1)
      No time wasted! Tyson Fury is straight out and lands with a stiff jab. Francis Ngannou takes it well and goes on the front foot.
      Fury gets angry when Ngannou doesn’t release from the clinch, and is given a swift ticking off from the referee.
      Ngannou flicks out a double jab and lands a shot to Fury’s body. It’s actually been a very impressive start from the MMA star, who’s showing good patience, composure and is picking his shots.
      One or two words exchanged when the bell rings. Impressive.
      We’ve made it
      Ok folks, the fighters are in the ring, the robes and crowns are off and Michael Buffer is doing the introductions. We’re just moments away from discovering who is the baddest man on the planet.
      We’re underway.
      Not so fast
      Don’t you dare think this is going to start now. I’m starting to think this could be the most expensive and sophisticated prank ever played on a global audience.
      The Saudi Arabian, English and Cameroon national anthems are about to begin.
      Hello Tyson
      It’s very clear who the fans inside the arena are supporting. The volume turns up six notches when the Gypsy King strolls out to Jolene by Dolly Parton.
      Again, Fury is on the throne in a gold robe with a crown as flames shoot up from the floor. He shadow boxes on his way to the ring as the song switches to Pretty Woman by Roy Orbison.
      I feel like I’m describing a dream I had.
      Hello Francis
      “Ladies and gentlemen, who will be the baddest man on the planet? Let’s get this paaaaarty started,” announces the legendary Michael Buffer from the middle of the ring.
      Started From the Bottom by Drake blares from the sound system as Francis Ngannou emerges on stage.
      He’s sat on a throne, adorned in a gold robe with a crown on. Mike Tyson stood beside him in a suit. Iron Mike follows him down the ramp giving advice until the very last moment.
      I’m no entrance expert, but that was clunky to say the least.

      Sweet Caroline…
      That MUST mean we’re close.
      TNT Sports are showing pictures of Tyson Fury being dressed up in some kind of robe, and a crown placed on his head. Steve Bunce thinks the “Gypsy King” is looking pensive. I agree.
      Oleksandr Usyk isn’t looking pensive. He’s belting out Sweet Caroline at the top of his lungs.
      Education
      Is this an educational trip for Oleksandr Usyk?
      The WBA, WBO and IBF champion is scheduled to fight Tyson Fury at this location on December 23 to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis.
      But with the best will in the world, he’s probably not going to learn a lot when Fury is fighting a boxing novice.
      He’s still doing Usyk things though.

      The ring has risen
      The ring actually rose from under the ground in the opening ceremony.
      And it is now in place and looking ready to go!
      SunSport has the latest from inside the arena.
      Watch Fury vs Ngannou ring rise from the ground ahead of spectacular Battle of the Baddest
      Atmosphere
      The arena is slowly but surely recovering from the energy-sapping ‘opening ceremony’, and Freed From Desire by Gala Rizzatto is doing most of the heavy lifting.
      It does look a sell-out.
      Open workouts
      Well it’s been a nightmare trying to decipher anything from Francis Ngannou’s open workout. All answers are basically wrong.
      There wasn’t too much in the way of footwork, while his head movement and speed were also noticeably slow. Then again, many have said he’s conserving energy.
      He was breathing quite heavily after unleashing a few rockets. Then again, many have said that he’s making himself look worse on purpose.
      Glad to have answered no questions there.
      Credit: GETTY
      Boos?
      Well that’s perked me up.
      TNT Sports were hailing the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo and the fans inside the arena all booed on mass.
      Quite surprising given he plays for Al-Nassr, who are based in the city of Riyadh. Must be a lot of Al-Hilal ultras in there tonight.
      Eminem and Oleksandr Usyk got huge cheers by the way.
      Here IT comes
      Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome… the boxing ring!
      The stage just moved backwards, and the ring has emerged from underground. That was cool, if not a little cute.
      Undercard – done. Entertainment – done. The main event is upon us, folks. I promise.
      3 reasons why
      Francis Ngannou has delivered three reasons why he’s going to win tonight.

      I’m stronger
      I’m more hungry
      I’m dedicated

      That didn’t work at my last job interview, and I’m not convinced it’s going to work tonight, mate. Love the confidence though.
      Performances are still ongoing. Just going to let the dog out, back in five…
      Mike’s thoughts
      Ok, let’s get back to fighting.
      As we know, Mike Tyson is Francis Ngannou’s mentor for this contest, but he really does fancy his fighter to pull off an upset.
      Why? Well because the former UFC champion punched an opponent so hard in training that he broke his leg. You read that right.
      “At first when this came to me, I said ‘there’s no way this is going to happen’,” Tyson said.
      “Then I watched him spar and he hit this guy and he broke his leg when he went down — and I said ‘man, there is a possibility something good could happen here’.
      “I have never seen anything like that before. If he could do that man, he could possibly be heavyweight champion of the world.”
      Credit: getty
      Still going…
      The entertainment is still going. It’s approaching 1am in Riyadh.
      Try pulling this on the regulars at York Hall, you’d have a riot on your hands.
      The ceremony begins
      Turki al-Sheikh delivers a quick pre-recorded speech, and the music starts with a very impressive lights show.
      Who is performing? No, seriously, who is this?
      I’m reliably informed it’s Flowdan, and Wikipedia tells me he’s an English grime MC and record producer from Bow and Poplar, East London.
      He’s swiftly followed by Lil Baby. I’m not even going to search for him.
      Selfie
      Massive congratulations are in order. The greatest of all time has managed to get himself a picture with Cristiano Ronaldo.
      That’ll be framed and on the mantel piece shortly.

      Sheikh-en, not stirred
      What’s the state of play? Well, we’re waiting. Patiently.
      It looks as though the arena has filled up and everything’s ready to go for the super secret opening ceremony to kick-start Riyadh Season.
      But… we can’t start the event until Turki al-Sheikh takes his seat, and he’s nowhere to be seen.
      Cristiano Ronaldo’s prediction
      That’s admittedly a misleading headline, he really doesn’t have one.
      Asked who he thinks will win, he smiles and says: “They are both my friends, let’s see.”
      Never broke stride while not answering the question. A true professional.
      It’s showtime!
      No, not that show. Riyadh Season will officially begin with an opening ceremony in a few moments.
      Reports suggest it’s been arranged by the same producers who do the Olympic Games ceremonies and Super Bowl half-time shows.
      Expectations are high, then again, my favourite band are The Kinks and I have my doubts Ray Davies will be strolling out on stage. More

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      Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, ring-walks, undercard for huge fight THIS WEEKEND

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      TYSON FURY will return to the ring to face UFC legend Francis Ngannou in a historic crossover fight tomorrow night.The WBC champion and the MMA star have been going back and forth with one another on social media for the best part of two years.

      TYSON FURY VS FRANCIS NGANNOU: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE CROSSOVER CLASH
      Fury and Ngannou will now take to the ring to end their long-standing online feud.
      A shock showdown between the pair was mooted after Ngannou entered the ring and faced off with Fury following the Gypsy King’s knockout win against Dillian Whyte at Wembley back over a year ago.
      The fight went cold as Ngannou was still contracted to UFC and MMA mogul Dana White refused to entertain the bout.
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      But now the 37-year-old walked out on the UFC at the start of the year and instead signed for rivals The Professional Fighters League.
      The PFL gave Ngannou the green light to make his dream switch to boxing.
      And it paved the way for him to climb right to the top of the tree to challenge the lineal champion Fury.
      A win for Ngannou would be among the sport’s greatest shocks while Fury would suffer a disastrious defeat.
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      After all, he’s already lined himself up a huge fight against Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight titles.
      So legacies and reputations are on the line this Saturday in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
      Who are their trainers?
      Fury linked up with Sugarhill Steward – nephew to the legendary Emanuel – before his 2020 rematch with Deontay Wilder.
      The pair have since won all four of their bouts together, including two wins over Wilder, with all of the victories coming by stoppage.
      Ngannou’s striking coach has long been former kickboxer Dewey Cooper, who will be in his corner against Fury.
      As will his head MMA trainer Eric Nicksick and boxing icon Mike Tyson, who has mentored Ngannou throughout his camp.
      Mike Tyson has been coaching Francis NgannouCredit: AFP
      What belts are on the line?
      As Ngannou is making his professional boxing debut – and therefore not ranked by the WBC – he cannot challenge for Fury’s belt.
      But the WBC are involved in the spectacle showdown and have introduced a “Riyadh Champion” belt.
      Fury’s brother Tommy won a similar “Diriyah Belt” in February following his win over Jake Paul.
      The Gypsy King is the lineal champion, so a win for Ngannou means he would be deemed the mythical champ.
      Fury’s WBC world title will not be on the line against NgannouCredit: Reuters
      What happened in Fury’s last fight?
      Fury suffered frustration last year as he failed to get fights with Anthony Joshua or Usyk over the line.
      So he had to settle with an unwanted trilogy bout with Derek Chisora, who he had twice stopped in the past.
      The trilogy at Spurs’ 62,000-seater was as one-sided as it could be with Fury winning in ten rounds.
      It proved to be nothing more than a runout for Fury, who again set his sights on Usyk.
      Fury stopped Derek Chisora in ten rounds of their trilogyCredit: Jamie McPhilimey
      What happened in Ngannou’s last fight?
      Ngannou left the UFC after a five-round decision win over Frenchman Ciryl Gane in California.
      And he was expected to meet Jon Jones in a heavyweight super-fight.
      But talks between Ngannou and the UFC broke down amid a disagreement in terms.
      So it allowed the Cameroonian to cross over to the boxing ring.
      Ngannou beat Ciryl Gane in his final UFC fightCredit: Getty
      How much will they make?
      Tyson and Francis Ngannou are reportedly set to receive a lucrative paycheck after their highly-anticipated fight.
      According to Sport Bible, Ngannou will earn a staggering £6million for this bout.
      That is 10 times more than what the 37-year-old made in his last UFC fight in 2022 before he quit Dana White’s promotion.
      Fury’s earnings haven’t been confirmed yet but it is safe to imagine he will pocket even more from the oil rich nation.
      The Mancunian made $5m (£4m) as a base purse for his third fight against Deontay Wilder two years ago.
      When is Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou?

      Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou will take place this weekend on Saturday, October 28.
      The bout will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
      Expect ring-walks to get going from around 10.45pm UK time.
      The fight will be a 10-round professional fight but Fury’s WBC belt will NOT be on the line.
      Exhibition rules will NOT be in place.

      What channel is Fury vs Ngannou on and can it be live streamed?

      Fury’s clash with Ngannou has been confirmed to be shown live on TNT Sports Box Office in the UK.
      TNT Sports have confirmed that the PPV price will cost fans £21.95 which is cheaper than Tommy Fury’s win against KSI.
      You can live stream the action from the TNT Sports Box Office app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Fury vs Ngannou full card
      Perhaps the tastiest fight on the undercard is between Davie Adeleye and Fabio Wardley.
      The pair came to blows at the Fury vs Ngannou press conference last month and Wardley was left bloodied.
      Full card below (subject to change):

      Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou
      Fabio Wardley vs. David Adeleye
      Joseph Parker vs. Simon Kean
      Arslanbek Makhmudov vs. Junior Anthony Wright
      Moses Itauma vs. Istvan Bernath
      Carlos Takam vs. Martin Bakole
      Jack McGann vs. Alcibiade Duran Galvan

      What’s been said?
      Fury said after he beat Whyte in 2022: “Big Francis Ngannou is here today.
      “He’s on my hit list in an exhibition fight, however he wants it: in a cage, in a boxing ring, boxing gloves, UFC gloves, we can make it happen. I think everyone wants to see it.
      “He’s a monster of a guy, I’m a monster of a guy, so it will be a clash of the titans for sure.”
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      Ngannou has said: “I’ve been waiting to meet Tyson in the ring for the past three years.
      “My dream was always to box, and to box the best. After becoming the undisputed MMA Heavyweight Champion, this is my opportunity to make that dream come true and cement my position as the baddest man on the planet.”
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      TYSON FURY will return to the ring to face UFC legend Francis Ngannou in a historic crossover fight THIS WEEKEND.The WBC champion and the MMA star have been going back and forth with one another on social media for the best part of two years.

      TYSON FURY VS FRANCIS NGANNOU: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE CROSSOVER CLASH
      Fury and Ngannou will now take to the ring to end their long-standing online feud.
      A shock showdown between the pair was mooted after Ngannou entered the ring and faced off with Fury following the Gypsy King’s knockout win against Dillian Whyte at Wembley back over a year ago.
      The fight went cold as Ngannou was still contracted to UFC and MMA mogul Dana White refused to entertain the bout.
      But now the 37-year-old walked out on the UFC at the start of the year and instead signed for rivals The Professional Fighters League.
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      The PFL gave Ngannou the green light to make his dream switch to boxing.
      And it paved the way for him to climb right to the top of the tree to challenge the lineal champion Fury.
      A win for Ngannou would be among the sport’s greatest shocks while Fury would suffer a disastrious defeat.
      After all, he’s already lined himself up a huge fight against Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight titles.
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      So legacies and reputations are on the line this Saturday in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
      Who are their trainers?
      Fury linked up with Sugarhill Steward – nephew to the legendary Emanuel – before his 2020 rematch with Deontay Wilder.
      The pair have since won all four of their bouts together, including two wins over Wilder, with all of the victories coming by stoppage.
      Ngannou’s striking coach has long been former kickboxer Dewey Cooper, who will be in his corner against Fury.
      As will his head MMA trainer Eric Nicksick and boxing icon Mike Tyson, who has mentored Ngannou throughout his camp.
      Mike Tyson has been coaching Francis NgannouCredit: AFP
      What belts are on the line?
      As Ngannou is making his professional boxing debut – and therefore not ranked by the WBC – he cannot challenge for Fury’s belt.
      But the WBC are involved in the spectacle showdown and have introduced a “Riyadh Champion” belt.
      Fury’s brother Tommy won a similar “Diriyah Belt” in February following his win over Jake Paul.
      The Gypsy King is the lineal champion, so a win for Ngannou means he would be deemed the mythical champ.
      Fury’s WBC world title will not be on the line against NgannouCredit: Reuters
      What happened in Fury’s last fight?
      Fury suffered frustration last year as he failed to get fights with Anthony Joshua or Usyk over the line.
      So he had to settle with an unwanted trilogy bout with Derek Chisora, who he had twice stopped in the past.
      The trilogy at Spurs’ 62,000-seater was as one-sided as it could be with Fury winning in ten rounds.
      It proved to be nothing more than a runout for Fury, who again set his sights on Usyk.
      Fury stopped Derek Chisora in ten rounds of their trilogyCredit: Jamie McPhilimey
      What happened in Ngannou’s last fight?
      Ngannou left the UFC after a five-round decision win over Frenchman Ciryl Gane in California.
      And he was expected to meet Jon Jones in a heavyweight super-fight.
      But talks between Ngannou and the UFC broke down amid a disagreement in terms.
      So it allowed the Cameroonian to cross over to the boxing ring.
      Ngannou beat Ciryl Gane in his final UFC fightCredit: Getty
      How much will they make?
      Tyson and Francis Ngannou are reportedly set to receive a lucrative paycheck after their highly-anticipated fight.
      According to Sport Bible, Ngannou will earn a staggering £6million for this bout.
      That is 10 times more than what the 37-year-old made in his last UFC fight in 2022 before he quit Dana White’s promotion.
      Fury’s earnings haven’t been confirmed yet but it is safe to imagine he will pocket even more from the oil rich nation.
      The Mancunian made $5m (£4m) as a base purse for his third fight against Deontay Wilder two years ago.
      When is Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou?

      Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou will take place this weekend on Saturday, October 28.
      The bout will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
      Expect ring-walks to get going from around 10.45pm UK time.
      The fight will be a 10-round professional fight but Fury’s WBC belt will NOT be on the line.
      Exhibition rules will NOT be in place.

      What channel is Fury vs Ngannou on and can it be live streamed?

      Fury’s clash with Ngannou has been confirmed to be shown live on TNT Sports Box Office in the UK.
      TNT Sports have confirmed that the PPV price will cost fans £21.95 which is cheaper than Tommy Fury’s win against KSI.
      You can live stream the action from the TNT Sports Box Office app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Fury vs Ngannou full card
      Perhaps the tastiest fight on the undercard is between Davie Adeleye and Fabio Wardley.
      The pair came to blows at the Fury vs Ngannou press conference last month and Wardley was left bloodied.
      Full card below (subject to change):

      Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou
      Fabio Wardley vs. David Adeleye
      Joseph Parker vs. Simon Kean
      Arslanbek Makhmudov vs. Junior Anthony Wright
      Moses Itauma vs. Istvan Bernath
      Carlos Takam vs. Martin Bakole
      Jack McGann vs. Alcibiade Duran Galvan

      What’s been said?
      Fury said after he beat Whyte in 2022: “Big Francis Ngannou is here today.
      “He’s on my hit list in an exhibition fight, however he wants it: in a cage, in a boxing ring, boxing gloves, UFC gloves, we can make it happen. I think everyone wants to see it.
      “He’s a monster of a guy, I’m a monster of a guy, so it will be a clash of the titans for sure.”
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      Ngannou has said: “I’ve been waiting to meet Tyson in the ring for the past three years.
      “My dream was always to box, and to box the best. After becoming the undisputed MMA Heavyweight Champion, this is my opportunity to make that dream come true and cement my position as the baddest man on the planet.”
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      Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk: Date, TV channel, live stream, undercard details for huge Christmas blockbuster

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      TYSON FURY and Oleksandr Usyk have finally sealed the deal on their massive undisputed heavyweight title fight.After months and months of negotiating, both men have signed on the dotted line and the fight is set to go ahead.
      Oleksandr Usyk beat Daniel Dubois to defend his world titles in AugustCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Tyson Fury is preparing to fight Francis Ngannou in October 28Credit: Getty
      Fury holds the WBC title and is getting ready to first fight Francis Ngannou in a crossover bout on October 28.
      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 on Saturday, December 23.
      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’s children: How many kids does he have and what are their names?

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      TYSON fury may be known to his fans as a heavyweight champion, but to his children he is just known as dad.Since getting together, the boxing champ and his wife Paris Fury have welcomed a huge brood of kids.
      Tyson Fury and wife Paris have a big family togetherCredit: Instagram
      How many children do Tyson and Paris Fury have?
      Tyson Fury and Paris have six children – with a seventh baby due due in September 2023.
      The Gypsy King’s youngest daughter Athena was born on August 8, 2021, and faced a tough start in the intensive care unit.
      Together, the couple has five other children, their eldest child is a daughter named Venezuela who was born on September 27, 2009.
      This geographical theme for the sisters was continued with Valencia, who they welcomed on December 4, 2017.
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      All of Tyson’s boys have the first name Prince, starting with Prince John James who was born in 2011.
      Tyson’s other two sons are called Prince Tyson II, (born 2016), and Prince Adonis Amaziah (born 2019).
      When asked why the Gypsy King had named all his sons Prince he said: “I’m a king and they’re princes until they earn their rightful name.”
      On March 23, 2023, the couple announced that they were pregnant with their seventh child.
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      Tyson shared a photo of him and his wife on his Instagram Story announcing their big news.
      “I get to date night with my beautiful pregnant wife @ParisFury1. God is great,” he captioned the photo. “What a woman 👩. 7th 👶 incoming 🙏. Fantastic news to cheer me up! 😊.”
      When did Paris and Tyson Fury get married?
      Happy couple Paris and Tyson met when he was 17 and she was 15, they began dating the year after.
      They dated for two years before tying the knot in 2008 at St. Peter in Chains Catholic Church in Doncaster.
      The childhood sweethearts have been together ever since, raising their children in Morecombe, Lancashire.
      Despite the super-yacht and millions of pounds, the Gypsy King has said he wants a normal life, taking out the bins. More

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      Why is Anthony Joshua vs Dillian Whyte 2 cancelled, who is AJ fighting instead?

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA was supposed to be fighting Dillian Whyte next weekend, but the fight will no longer take place. A rivalry that stems from 2009 when Whyte got the better of Joshua at amateur level, their third fight was supposed to be the decider.
      Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte were due to fight on August 12Credit: Reuters
      AJ won the sequel and got revenge in 2015 when he KO’d the Brixton-brawler to win the British heavyweight title.
      But fans WON’T get to see them square off for a third time.
      Why is Joshua vs Whyte 2 cancelled?
      Joshua’s big clash won’t be happening because Whyte has failed a drugs test.
      Matchroom released a statement which read: “Today, the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) informed Matchroom, the Association of Boxing Commissions and the British Boxing Board of Control that Dillian Whyte had returned adverse analytical findings as part of a random anti-doping protocol. “In light of this news, the fight will be cancelled, and a full investigation will be conducted. Further information on the event will follow.”
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      SunSport understands TWO failed tests came back from Vada.
      If they haven’t already, the B-samples for both failed tests will also be examined by VADA.
      Former WBC heavyweight title challenger Whyte is no stranger to anti-doping controversies.
      Whyte, 35, tested positive for the banned stimulant Methylhexaneamine after his 2012 victory over Sandor Balogh.
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      The substance found its way into Whyte’s system through a banned and since discontinued pre-workout supplement, which landed him a two-year suspension.
      His second anti-doping violation occurred ahead of his interim WBC heavyweight title fight with Oscar Rivas in 2019.
      One of his pre-fight tests returned traces of the banned anabolic steroid Dianabol.
      But he was cleared by UKAD of intentionally taking the performance-enhancing drug due to the “extremely low” levels of the substance found in his system.
      Will the event still go ahead?
      SunSport understand that event organisers are trying to press ahead with the card as planned.
      Promoter Eddie Hearn is looking for a new opponent, with the frontrunner said to be American Gerald Washington, who was supposed to fight Derek Chisora on the card.
      Filip Hrgovic and Demsey McKean, both also due to fight on August 12, could step in too.
      Anthony Joshua KO Dillian Whyte in 2015Credit: AFP
      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

      Should the event go ahead, it will be broadcast LIVE on DAZN. It’s unknown if it will remain a pay-per-view show.
      DAZN offer a monthly subscription for £9.99 which commits you to an entire year of action.
      Or, fans can pay an upfront fee of £99.99 and that will cover you for the whole year – plus it is the lowest cost option.
      Alternatively, there is a flexible pass worth £19.99 a month which can be canceled at any time.
      The event is available to live stream via your mobile or any tablet device where the DAZN app can be downloaded.
      Sky will also have fight coverage through channel 429 – the DAZN channel.
      But for anyone without access to all of the above, SunSport will have round-by-round coverage of the whole event including the undercard.

      Who else is on the card?

      Derek Chisora vs Gerald Washington
      Filip Hrgovic vs. Demsey McKean
      Johnny Fisher vs. Harry Armstrong
      George Liddard vs. Radek Rousal
      Maisey Rose Courtney vs. Gemma Ruegg
      Campbell Hatton vs. Tom Ansell

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      What has been said?
      Both AJ and Whyte have yet to comment on the situation.
      But Hearn briefly wrote on Twitter: “BREAKING… more updates to follow shortly. Time to go to work!” More

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      I was a world champion boxer but leaked photos of me in stockings went viral despite paying Russian mafia millions

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      BOXING legend Oscar De La Hoya was on top of the world when photos of him crossdressing went viral.An exotic dancer took photos of De La Hoya dressed in stockings during a wild party back in 2007 and leaked them.
      Oscar De La Hoya was convinced to pay the Russian mob to erase pics of him in stockingsCredit: YouTube
      De La Hoya was snapped wearing stockings during a wild party in 2007Credit: X17 Agency
      De La Hoya repeatedly denied the pictures’ authenticityCredit: X17 Agency
      The American bruiser found himself in crisis mode and was desperate to make the snaps go away.
      So much so, that the Golden Boy was even convinced to pay “millions of dollars” to the Russian mob as he felt they would help erase all the evidence that he thought would tarnish his image.
      De La Hoya told ET: “They told me this story about the Russian mob and this and that and [how] we gotta pay millions of dollars…
      “I’m like, ‘Yeah, well, just make it go away. It’s gonna ruin my image. It’s gonna ruin who the Golden Boy is, and people are gonna hate me. Just make it go away.”
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      De La Hoya, though, also revealed he had a “whole machine” behind him that helped him repeatedly deny the photos’ authenticity until he finally admitted the truth in March.
      The 50-year-old also confirmed he paid forensics to tell the public those images were Photoshopped.
      The incident created issues with his marriage, however it didn’t stop him from continuing to party.
      The now boxing promoter, though, believes that all the press helped him sell more pay-per-views.
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      De La Hoya told The MMA Hour: “I have a whole machine behind me. I’m in the peak of my career, right?
      “And we’re, like, ‘Holy s**t! How are we gonna make these things disappear, these photos? Let’s hire this forensic…’ I don’t know what he was.
      “He was going through everything, pixel by pixel, and we convince him with money, to say that they were fake.
      “And the world believed it that they were Photoshopped. And we were home free.
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      “And guess what happens? I’m married at the time. My wife is angry at me.
      “She’s fed up with me because I’m left and right cheating on her and this and that. She convinces me to go on national TV and tell the truth.
      “She wanted me to look like a fool. She wanted to get back at me. And I did it.
      “I think there’s a certain feeling when you tell the truth. But what was incredible is that I was so big at the time, popular and making money and this and that, that I couldn’t do any wrong.
      “I think I sold more pay-per-views because of it. Which was crazy.
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      “I went back [to partying]. I didn’t care. I didn’t learn a lesson, not at all. I’m, what? I’m 23, 24.
      “Come on. I’m unstoppable. I’m indestructible. Nobody can take me down. You have that mentality. It’s childish, yes. But that’s exactly what I was living.”
      De La Hoya also had a “whole machine” behind him as he denied the snaps’ authenticityCredit: The Mega Agency More