Heavyweight boxing

Subterms

    More stories

    • 200 Shares159 Views

      in Boxing

      Deontay Wilder returning to boxing for undisputed title… but defeat in comeback fight would be ‘devastating’

      by

      DEONTAY WILDER comes back to boxing motivated by the undisputed title… but has been warned defeat in his return would be devastating. The former WBC champion faces ex-sparring partner Robert Helenius over the weekend in New York.
      Deontay Wilder ahead of his boxing returnCredit: Toby Acuna / Premier Boxing Champions
      It will be his first fight since a gruelling 11th-round knockout loss to Tyson Fury in their epic trilogy bout 12 months ago.
      What followed was a period of radio silence from Wilder, 36, who made around £40m for his trilogy series with Fury, 34, alone.
      The American took time away on vacation with his wife and kids, while frequently running and meditating.
      But Wilder made the decision to continue his boxing career, with eyes on the WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO prizes.
      READ MORE IN BOXING
      His manager Shelly Finkel told SunSport: “He believes he can win the four belts and be the unified champion.
      “That is a goal that he would like to do. Why does Tom Brady at 45 subject himself to a gruelling football season?
      “Or any other athlete even older who believes they can do it or wants to prove something.” 
      A win for Wilder over ex-sparring partner Helenius, 38, puts him in line for a WBC final eliminator bout against Andy Ruiz Jr, 33.
      Most read in Boxing
      FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
      Meanwhile, unified champ Oleksandr Usyk, 35, also called out the Bronze Bomber as Fury entered talks with Anthony Joshua, 32.
      But the speculative super-fights mean nothing if Wilder cannot get past Finnish veteran Helenius in Brooklyn.
      Finkel said: “I don’t even want to think about it, but it would be very devastating, obviously. 
      “There’s so many things swirling around out there, so it’s not even clear what would be next until he finishes this fight. 
      “At one point, Fury was going to fight Joshua and Usyk said that he would fight Deontay. 
      “There’s always the possibility of Joshua, and Ruiz and on and on.
      “So rather than get yourself mentally focussed on that, you need to focus on what’s in front of you.” 
      Deontay Wilder with former sparring partner Robert HeleniusCredit: Instagram @heleniusrobert More

    • 275 Shares139 Views

      in Boxing

      Tyson Fury vs Derek Chisora 3: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel and undercard – what we know so far

      by

      TYSON FURY is returning to the ring to take part in another trilogy bout – this time against fellow Brit Derek Chisora. The Gypsy King hasn’t been in the ring since his sixth-round TKO destruction of Dillian Whyte back in April at a sold out Wembley Stadium.
      Tyson Fury beat Dillian Whyte via sixth-round stoppage in AprilCredit: Getty
      Tyson Fury stopped Derek Chisora in the 10th-round of their 2014 clash
      A whopping 94,000 fans, a British record, filled the England football team’s national stadium that night to watch Fury defend his WBC heavyweight crown before announcing his retirement in the ring after.
      His retirement didn’t last long, however, as toward the end of the summer he called out Anthony Joshua for a massive money-spinning clash.
      Talks failed to materialise, however, and now Fury is on the precipice of finalising a deal to fight Chisora, who beat Kubrat Pulev in exciting fashion in July.
      Chisora has clashed with Fury twice before, though, losing the first on points before being stopped in their 2014 sequel.
      When is Fury vs Chisora 3?

      Fury is set to fight old rival Chisora on Saturday, December 3.
      The fight was originally scheduled to to take place at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff Wales.
      But promoter Frank Warren says the event may take place at another arena or stadium in the country now.
      Ring-walks will likely get underway from 10pm UK time.

      What channel will it be on and can it be live streamed?

      The bout has yet to be confirmed, so there is no TV channel yet.
      But Fury’s last eight fights have be shown live on BT Sport, with his last three all being shown as a pay-per-view event.
      BT Sport Box Office is available for live streaming from their dedicated app, which can be downloaded onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Fury vs Chisora undercard
      An undercard has yet to be announced for Fury vs Chisora 3.
      Check back here at SunSport for all the details.
      Most read in Boxing
      What has been said?
      Fury said: “After his latest antics, I hope it is him.
      “Unfortunately for him, if he signs a contract I’m going to have to severely smash his teeth in. We’ll see.”
      Fury’s promoter Warren has said since that a deal for the Chisora fight was looking increasingly likely.
      “We’ve been struggling to get an opponent but we’ve got the highest-ranked opponent which is Derek Chisora,” he explained.
      “That’s where we’ll be going and that’ll be on December 3. We were just trying to find someone and it’s been very difficult.” More

    • 200 Shares159 Views

      in Boxing

      Tyson Fury refuses to rule out FOURTH fight with Deontay Wilder if Oleksandr Usyk unification collapses

      by

      TYSON FURY has refused to rule out a FOURTH fight with Deontay Wilder if his proposed unification with Oleksandr Usyk collapses. Fury hopes to face Usyk next year, in what would be the heavyweight division’s first four-belt undisputed bout.
      Tyson Fury refused to rule out a fourth fight with Deontay WilderCredit: AFP
      Oleksandr Usyk could fight Tyson Fury next yearCredit: Getty
      But he has lined up old rival Wilder as an alternative if talks with the Ukrainian boxing hero falls by the wayside.
      Fury, 34, told SecondsOut: “Don’t write a fourth fight off with me and Deontay Wilder.
      “I don’t mind. It’s a great fight, if he becomes mandatory again and I don’t get this other fight with [Oleksandr Usyk], then we’ll do Wilder again.
      “Who wouldn’t wanna watch that again?”
      READ MORE IN BOXING
      Wilder previously claimed a fourth bout with Fury is sure-thing, saying: “As long as he’s in the business and I’m in the business, it’s inevitable.”
      Fury wanted to fight Usyk, 35, next after Anthony Joshua, 32, was beaten twice on the spin.
      But the former cruiserweight king ruled himself out after returning to his war-torn home for the first time, where his family awaited him.
      Fury then unexpectedly turned his attention to AJ but talks for a December 3 all-British blockbuster broke down.
      Most read in Boxing
      FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
      He is now expected to face Derek Chisora, 38, to complete their trilogy despite two one-sided wins in 2011 and 2014.
      Meanwhile, Joshua is in line for a December 17 return with opponents being evaluated.
      Wilder could force through another shot at Fury by beating Robert Helenius, 38, in his comeback bout over the weekend.
      That would mean he faces Andy Ruiz Jr, 33, in a final eliminator, with the victor emerging as mandatory challenger for the WBC belt.
      Deontay Wilder returns against ex-sparring partner Robert HeleniusCredit: Instagram @heleniusrobert More

    • 188 Shares169 Views

      in Boxing

      Deontay Wilder had ‘behind closed doors’ discussions over mega-fight with UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou

      by

      DEONTAY WILDER held talks behind closed doors over a mega-fight with UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou.The 36-year-old is making his return to boxing on Saturday, October 15, against Robert Helenius.
      Wilder has welcomed a boxing-UFC crossover fight with NgannouCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Ngannou has also previously stepped inside the ring with Fury, who teased a mega-fightCredit: AFP
      Wilder was last in action against WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, when he lost their trilogy last year.
      The Alabama-born heavy hitter is already plotting his comeback beyond Saturday’s tear up with Helenius.
      Wilder says he wants to fight Fury for a fourth time, as well as square off against Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk before retiring and focusing on music.
      However, a mega-fight with UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou could also enter the equation with Wilder already holding talks over meeting the Cameroonian inside the squared circle.
      READ MORE IN BOXING
      Wilder confirmed a fight with Ngannou was discussed as an option with PBC boss Al Haymon behind closed doors.
      He told Insider: “It was mentioned to me before, and Al agreed.
      “There’s the old saying, ‘If it makes dollars, it makes sense.’ And he agreed as well.”
      Wilder welcomes a fight with the UFC star, saying it would “bring a lot of interest”.
      Most read in Boxing
      JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET A FREE £10 BONUS WITH 100s OF GAMES TO PLAY AND NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED (Ts&Cs apply)
      He added: “I think that would be an intriguing fight, and it would be a fight that would bring a lot of interest.”
      The pair met after Wilder took his training to the UFC’s Performance Institute in Las Vegas.
      Ngannou has long craved a boxing career which could earn him a big cash windfall.
      The 35-year-old has previously complained about how much he is paid in the UFC.
      Ngannou could also face Fury, who brought the UFC star inside the boxing ring in the summer after his win over Dillian Whyte and teased a fight.
      Fury said: “Going to be an explosive fight when it happens.”
      Ngannou then added: “We’re going to find out who the Baddest Motherf***er on the Planet is?” More

    • 263 Shares159 Views

      in Boxing

      Jake Paul says Conor McGregor is his biggest fight over Floyd Mayweather or Mike Tyson but NOT the one ‘everybody wants’

      by

      JAKE PAUL named Conor McGregor as his biggest money fight… but NOT the one that “everybody wants.” The YouTuber-turned prizefighter has made it his mission to call out the biggest stars in the fight game, of both the past and present.
      Jake Paul named Conor McGregor as his biggest money fightCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Conor McGregor is in Jake Paul’s fantasy hitlistCredit: Getty
      Ex-UFC champion McGregor is joined by Floyd Mayweather and even Mike Tyson in Paul’s fantasy hitlist.
      And it is the Irishman who he believes would bring in the most pay-per-views, tickets sales and ultimately dollars.
      Paul, 25, told SunSport: “I think the biggest fight there is McGregor.
      “Just because the press conferences would be off the charts. And from a boxing perspective it’s a very high-level bout.
      READ MORE IN BOXING
      “I don’t think Floyd would fight me in an actual bout, which would decrease interest.
      “Mike Tyson is older, it’s obviously still huge but that’s why I think McGregor is the biggest name there, for sure.”
      McGregor, 34, lost his one and only pro boxing bout in 2017, against Mayweather, 45, with rematch talks still persisting.
      Tyson, 56, returned to the ring in a 2020 exhibition with fellow legend Roy Jones Jr, 53, but looks likely to keep his gloves hung up.
      Most read in Boxing

      FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
      Paul expects a major payday against any of the iconic trio but he has gone on record to say he will fight arch rival KSI for FREE.
      The British YouTuber beat his brother Logan, 27, in 2019 a year after they drew in a white collar bout in Manchester.
      KSI, 29, has since returned to the ring, winning two farcical fights in one night in August.
      And Paul believes a grudge match to settle the score simply must happen with fans demanding it more than ever.
      He said: “I think the KSI story needs an ending, it just keeps continuing and it’s right there.
      “And that’s the one that everybody wants. I would also avenge my brother’s loss.” 
      Paul faces UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, in his October 29 return in Arizona, live on Showtime PPV.
      Read More on The Sun
      The Brazilian will also be his first opponent with a prior boxing record, following four wins and only one loss in the ring.
      Meanwhile, KSI revealed he will return in January in America, although an opponent remains unconfirmed.
      KSI won two fights in one night on his boxing returnCredit: Reuters
      Jake Paul and Anderson SIlva ahead of their October 29 fightCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

    • 225 Shares159 Views

      in Boxing

      Tyson Fury slammed as ‘naive and arrogant’ as Gypsy King blamed for Anthony Joshua fight talks falling through

      by

      TYSON FURY has been blamed for Anthony Joshua fight talks falling through due to his “naivety and arrogance.” The heavyweight stars saw a deal to face off in an all-British blockbuster on December 3 fall by the wayside.
      Tyson Fury has been blamed for a fight with Anthony Joshua falling throughCredit: Reuters
      Anthony Joshua was in talks to fight Tyson Fury on December 3Credit: Getty
      Opposing promoters went from negotiating to finger pointing in a matter of days.
      But ex-world champion Johnny Nelson has accused Fury, 34, of forcing the fight into collapse by imposing impossible deadlines.
      He told iFL TV: “It’s down to ignorance. The fight’s been thrown out, it’s been accepted by both fighters.
      “Tyson is then saying if it’s not done by then, this day, it’s off. You can’t do that.
      READ MORE IN BOXING
      “You can’t say, ‘You signed that. Don’t look at these details. Don’t look at the small print. Don’t look at any of that. Just sign it. If you don’t sign it today, it’s off.’
      “You can’t do that. It doesn’t exist. Who would do that? So, it’s down to inexperience, naivety, and arrogance.
      “So that would be at the feet of Tyson Fury because, as far as I know, they [Team Joshua] haven’t refused anything.
      “As far as I know, they signed and said, ‘Yeah, we’ll do it. We’ve got to check this out. Thank you. Yes, that can happen.’
      Most read in Boxing
      FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
      “There’s no, ‘No, I’m not fighting you.’ There’s no demand after demand, which I’m hearing.
      “I think the majority of the people would think Fury because even his own team haven’t really said otherwise, as in Queensberry.”
      Fury is now set to face Derek Chisora, 38, in a trilogy bout in December despite his pair of convincing wins in 2011 and 2014.
      Meanwhile Joshua could also return in December, building back after consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk, 35.
      Former world cruiserweight champion Johnny NelsonCredit: Rex More

    • 275 Shares169 Views

      in Boxing

      ‘Two fools need shutting up’ – Tommy Fury vows to fight Jake Paul and KSI on the SAME NIGHT in defiant statement

      by

      TOMMY FURY has offered to fight “fools” Jake Paul and KSI on the SAME NIGHT. Fury has TWICE signed to face Paul but was withdrawn both times, suffering an injury and later US visa issues.
      Tommy Fury has offered to fight Jake Paul and KSI on the same nightCredit: Getty
      Since then, he has been called out by KSI, who returned to the ring in August beating rapper Swarmz and boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda in one night.
      And Fury has offered to give YouTube rivals Paul and KSI the same back-to-back treatment.
      He told SecondsOut: “I’ve said all along I’d fight the both of them on the same night.
      “Like KSI done with the two people the other day, the rapper and whatever that was, I will do the same with Jake Paul and him on the same night.
      READ MORE IN BOXING
      “When they finally get in the ring with me, I cannot wait to show everybody that what I was saying all along is true, it isn’t a fight for me.
      “If you’re going to ask me to fight a YouTuber, KSI, who plays Fifa on the internet for a living and Jake Paul who does whatever he does, sign me up, not a problem.
      “He’s very lucky that them fights haven’t come off yet. I don’t know what the other one KSI is mentioning my name for because he’s even worse than Jake Paul, so I don’t really know what’s going on.
      “Two fools that need shutting up, so let me tend to my actual business first against actual fighting men and then I will happily get them out of boxing.”
      Most read in Boxing
      FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
      Fury, 23, is set to return on November 13 on Floyd Mayweather’s exhibition undercard in Dubai against 5-2 American Paul Bamba, 33.
      Whereas Paul, 25, faces UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, in his comeback fight on October 29 in Arizona.
      The Brazilian will also be his first opponent with a recognised boxing record, with four wins and one loss.
      KSI, 29, revealed he will be back in the ring in January but his opponent remains unconfirmed.
      KSI won two fights in one night on his boxing returnCredit: Getty
      Jake Paul returns against Anderson SilvaCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

    • 225 Shares99 Views

      in Boxing

      Suited-up Anthony Joshua picks up another title as he’s given History Maker Award at Best of Africa bash

      by

      ANTHONY JOSHUA picked up another title after winning the History Maker Award at the Best of Africa ceremony. The heavyweight boxer was suited and booted at the ceremony in London.
      Anthony Joshua at the Best of Africa ceremonyCredit: Instagram
      Anthony Joshua won the History Maker AwardCredit: Instagram
      And Joshua was all smiles as he picked up the History Maker Award for his impact in boxing.
      AJ was not the only sports star in attendance, with Crystal Palace’s Wilfred Zaha and Manchester City legend Yaya Toure joining him.
      Zaha’s manager, former Arsenal captain Patrick Viera, celebrated an award for his impact on football.
      Joshua, wearing glasses, posed in a black tuxedo as he spoke out after the event.
      READ MORE IN BOXING
      He posted: “Very very grateful to receive a BOA Award.”
      Joshua, 32, is closing in on his boxing return, set for December 17 in the capital.
      He is coming off consecutive points defeats to Oleksandr Usyk, 35, most recently in Saudi Arabia in August.
      But after Usyk ruled himself out until next year, Tyson Fury, 34, surprisingly called out Joshua.
      Most read in Boxing
      FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
      It led to shock but genuine talks for an all-British blockbuster on December 3 in Cardiff.
      Although opposing promoters failed to agree terms, with Fury not set to face Derek Chisora, 38, in a trilogy bout.
      Chisora, beaten by Fury is 2011 and 2014, is closing in on a deal for December 3 title shot.
      Derek Chisora has been beaten by Tyson Fury twiceCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd More