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      Mike Tyson stopped watching Jake Paul sparring session after 30 SECONDS… as he wanted to ‘look at pictures’

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      MIKE TYSON watched Jake Paul spar for 30 SECONDS… as he wanted to look at pictures in the boxing gym. Legendary coach Freddie Roach – who once worked with Tyson – revealed Paul trained in his famous WildCard gym in Los Angeles.
      Jake Paul pictured with Mike Tyson in 2020Credit: Twitter @jakepaul
      And heavyweight legend Iron Mike happened to be there the same day when the YouTuber-turned boxer was sparring.
      But according to Hall of Famer Roach, the boxing icon had little interest in watching Paul and preferred to tour the gym walls.
      Roach told FightHype: “Tyson looked at him and left.
      “He saw 30 seconds of him sparring and said, ‘Freddie, can we go down and see the pictures?’
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      “He knows that’s where the good pictures are. He wasn’t as interested as I was.”
      Tyson, 56, helped launch Paul’s boxing career with a spot on his undercard in 2020.
      At the time, the social media sensation had won his professional boxing debut by beating online rival “AnEsonGib” in one round.
      Tyson returned to the ring after 15 years out and drew with Roy Jones Jr, 53, in an exhibition bout.
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      But Paul, 25, stole the show as he brutally knocked out ex-NBA star Nate Robinson, 38, in two rounds.
      Since then, he has beaten former UFC pair Ben Askren, 38, and Tyron Woodley, 40, knocking the ex-UFC champion out in their rematch.
      Paul returns on October 29 in Arizona against UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, who also has a 4-1 boxing record.
      It is unclear when the American visited Roach’s gym but it is safe to say Manny Pacquiao’s mentor was not overly impressed.
      He said: “The kid’s OK, a club fighter.
      “I don’t know him personally and I’ve never really met him. He was in my gym and wondered if they could use the ring and I said go ahead.”
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      Anthony Joshua’s trainer says ‘old Mike Tyson’ style is the ONLY way to beat ‘very difficult’ Oleksandr Usyk

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA’S trainer Robert Garcia claimed only a style akin to a prime Mike Tyson could beat Oleksandr Usyk. Garcia, a former world champion, was recruited by AJ for his heavyweight rematch with Usyk, who he’d lost to the previous year.
      Mike Tyson became the youngest heavyweight champion aged 20Credit: Getty
      Oleksandr Usyk twice beat Anthony JoshuaCredit: Reuters
      But it was a repeat result as Joshua came up short on points in Saudi Arabia last month.
      It leaves ex-undisputed cruiserweight king Usyk still unbeaten in 20 fights and leading in boxing’s pound-for-pound list.
      And according to Garcia, no one has the ferocious Iron Mike style needed to dethrone the Ukrainian.
      He told FightHype: “Man, Usyk is very difficult.
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      “I don’t even know if there is any heavyweight that fights like that, but if we had a fighter like the old Mike Tyson, I think that style is probably the one that beats Usyk.
      “But we don’t have anybody like that in the heavyweight division.
      “As for the top guys, I don’t think there’s anyone who fights like Mike Tyson did, so maybe it’s going to be hard to find someone to beat him.”
      Tyson, now 56, became the youngest heavyweight champion of all time in 1986, considered to be his most destructive of his era.
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      After Usyk, 35, retained the WBA, IBF and WBO belts, he called for an undisputed decider with WBC champion Tyson Fury, 34.
      But he wanted to wait until next year after returning to his war-torn homeland for the first time, having left friends and family to train.
      That did not fit into Fury’s plans of returning by the end of the year, so he unexpectedly turned his attention to Joshua, 32.
      And despite consecutive defeats, AJ accepted a 60/40 challenger’s split in return of a world title shot.
      Fury’s promoter Frank Warren said contracts have been sent to Joshua for a December 3 bout at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.
      Anthony Joshua pictured with coach Robert Garcia
      Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua have agreed to fight in DecemberCredit: Getty More

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      ‘It’s two alpha males’ – Tyson Fury and Joseph Parker BANNED from sparring each other as it’s ‘not going to end well’

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      TYSON FURY and Joseph Parker are BANNED from sparring each other as it is “not going to end well”. The heavyweight pair have struck a formidable friendship in recent years and are now training partners.
      Tyson Fury pictured with friend and training partner Andy LeeCredit: Instagram @joeboxerparker
      Fury even advised Parker to link up with former world champion Andy Lee when the New Zealander was searching for a new coach.
      But Lee does not allow the duo to spar in camp – as he fears for the worst.
      Lee told Queensbury Promotion’s YouTube: “No, I don’t let them spar.
      “It’s two alpha males in that type of environment, you know it won’t end well.
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      “Someone landing a good punch, the other one trying – it’s not going to end well, so keep them apart.”
      Parker, 30, has set up base in Britain with Lee and Fury’s home training base in Morecombe.
      The ex-WBO champ is training for his pay-per-view headline bout with unbeaten Joe Joyce, 36, next Saturday in Manchester.
      Joyce is currently the WBO mandatory challenger for the belt held by Oleksandr Usyk, 35.
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      Although he will fight Parker for the “interim” title, meaning should Usyk vacate his strap, the winner would be elevated.
      And with a guaranteed shot at the belt as it is, Joyce has taken an almighty risk by agreeing to face Parker in the meantime.
      Their contract does included a rematch option for Joyce, if he is beaten.

      And in an interview with iD Boxing, Parker said: “I know deep down I back myself 100 percent to beat anyone.
      “I want to beat Joyce first, twice, I have to beat him in September, have a rematch and beat him again then I’m free to fight anybody.
      “He’s not even champion so he shouldn’t have a rematch clause, but it’s one of those things where they weren’t going to make the fight happen unless it was in place.
      “I don’t need a rematch clause, for the Joshua fight I didn’t need a rematch clause because I backed myself and I back myself now.
      “I think it shows a little weakness. Because the first time we negotiated with them they didn’t care about a rematch clause.”
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      Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua backed to ‘shatter all PPV records’ and overshadow any ‘World Cup glory’ for England

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      TYSON FURY and Anthony Joshua have been backed to “shatter all pay-per-view records” and overshadow any “World Cup glory” in the process. The heavyweight pair are in the closing stages of tying up a shock deal to fight on December 3 at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.
      Anthony Joshua has been sent a contract to fight Tyson FuryCredit: Social Media – Refer to Source
      Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are lined up to fight on December 3Credit: PA
      England could play on the day of Tyson Fury’s fight with Anthony JoshuaCredit: Getty
      Promoter Frank Warren, who has sent a contract to AJ, believes it will sell 2million PPVs, breaking the UK record currently set at 1.5m.
      And depending on how England fare in their World Cup group stage, they could play on the same weekend as the proposed Battle of Britain.
      Warren told the Daily Star: “For years we’ve wanted this to happen and we were close before but now seems to be the time it will finally happen.
      “What a treat for British fight fans that it will take place on these shores, too.
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      “They deserve it for supporting Tyson – and Joshua for that matter – for years and we hope once it is all signed and sealed as many as possible can get their hands on tickets.
      “It will shatter all pay-per-view records and will be one of the sporting occasions of the year.
      “That’s saying something considering England will also be out in Qatar at the same time going for World Cup glory.
      “But we believe this fight will be just as big as that and the whole of the UK will stop to watch it.
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      “In fact, I think it will capture the imagination of the world too.”
      England kick off their World Cup campaign on November 21 in an opening day match against Iran.
      If Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions finish as runners-up in their group, they will play at 3pm UK time, just hours before Fury and AJ’s ringwalk.
      But if England top the table, they will play a day later, creating an almighty sporting weekend for fans.
      Joshua, 32, looked set for a comeback trail following back-to-back losses to Olekandr Usyk, 35, most recently in Saudi Arabia last month.

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      And Usyk ruled himself out of action until next year after returning to his war-torn home of Ukraine after months away in training.
      That meant hope of Fury, 34, unifying the titles were put on ice and ultimately led to AJ being handed a shock WBC title shot.
      Joshua has since conceded terms to a 60/40 split, and Warren claimed paperwork has now been sent his way.
      He said: “The contracts have been sent to Anthony Joshua’s team. They will have arrived on Friday morning.
      “Now we wait for them to go through them and sign so we can get one of British boxing’s biggest events on.
      “Since the passing of the Queen, Tyson has been respectful and kept his counsel while we work on the deal behind the scenes.
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      “The next step was sending over the contracts which we promised Joshua would arrive soon.
      “I don’t anticipate there will be any problems. We all want this fight to happen.”
      Tyson Fury with his promoter Frank WarrenCredit: PA More

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      Tommy Fury in talks to fight Jake Paul’s old opponent and ex-UFC champ Tyron Woodley on Floyd Mayweather’s undercard

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      TOMMY FURY is in talks to fight Tyron Woodley in a catchweight bout on Floyd Mayweather’s undercard. Mayweather is in the latter stages of shock negotiations to face YouTuber Deji in an exhibition bout in Dubai on November 13.
      Tommy Fury is in talks to fight Tyron Woodley in a catchweight boutCredit: Getty
      Tyron Woodley has twice lost to Jake PaulCredit: Getty
      And according to No Smoke Boxing, Fury and Woodley are being lined up for a spot on the Middle East undercard.
      It is claimed discussions are progressing for a catchweight clash in the region of 185lb.
      Woodley, 40, has lost his only two boxing bouts since leaving the UFC with both coming against Jake Paul, 25.
      The first was over eight rounds in August 2021 before Woodley replaced an injured Fury, 23, four months later but lost the rematch by KO.
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      Woodley weighed 190lb for both the defeats, while Fury scaled 176lb for his last win, against Daniel Bocianski, 27, in April.
      The 2019 Love Islander pulled out of facing Paul firstly after breaking a rib in training.
      They rescheduled for August 6 at New York’s famed Madison Square Garden but Fury was withdrawn amid a US visa issue.
      Talk to fight Woodley follow after the news Mayweather, 45, had lined up KSI’s brother Deji, 25, as his next opponent.
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      The former gamer went on a run of three losses in the ring but secured his first win in August, beating online rival Fousey, 32.
      Mayweather meanwhile officially retired in August 2017 after beating ex-UFC champion Conor McGregor, 34, in ten Las Vegas rounds.
      But he has returned to the ring in three exhibitions since and faces MMA fighter Mikuru Asakura, 29, next on September 25 in Japan.
      He first came back to the ring in Tokyo in 2018, beating featherweight kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa, 24, in one farcical round.
      Then in June 2021 he went the eight-round distance with YouTuber Logan Paul, 27, giving away TWO STONE in doing so.
      And most recently, Mayweather dominated former sparring partner Don Moore in Abu Dhabi.
      It was the first fight under his Global Titans Fight Series with Deji expected to be the second opponent under his new banner.
      Floyd Mayweather and Mikuru Asakura ahead of their exhibitionCredit: Getty
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      Anthony Joshua has been sent contract by Tyson Fury confirms Frank Warren as Battle of Britain fight edges closer

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has officially been sent a contract to fight Tyson Fury – with the Battle of Britain edging ever closer. Promoter Frank Warren claimed paperwork was on the way to AJ’s team as they await a response for a WBC title fight on December 3 in Cardiff.
      Tyson Fury is set to fight Anthony Joshua in DecemberCredit: Getty
      Anthony Joshua has been sent a contract to fight Tyson FuryCredit: Getty
      Warren revealed in his Daily Star column: “The contracts have been sent to Anthony Joshua’s team. They will have arrived on Friday morning.
      “Now we wait for them to go through them and sign so we can get one of British boxing’s biggest events on.
      “Since the passing of the Queen, Tyson has been respectful and kept his counsel while we work on the deal behind the scenes.
      “The next step was sending over the contracts which we promised Joshua would arrive soon.
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      “I don’t anticipate there will be any problems. We all want this fight to happen.”
      Both heavyweight stars found themselves in this position last August having agreed an undisputed super-fight in Saudi Arabia.
      But Fury, 34, was ordered by a US arbitrator into a trilogy bout with Deontay Wilder, 36, which he won in round 11.
      Although by then unification hopes with Joshua, 32, had collapsed following a points loss to Oleksandr Usyk, 35.
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      The pair rematched in Saudi Arabia last month with Usyk again emerging victorious on the cards.
      Fury called to fight the Ukrainian for all four belts but the pound-for-pound star has ruled himself out until next year.
      That caused the unpredictable Gypsy King to turn his attention to beaten-and-bruised AJ.
      And perhaps willing to try and call a potential bluff, Joshua conceded terms to a 60/40 split.
      Fury, seemingly not playing around, then ordered his team to make the unlikely deal a reality, with the fight now closer than ever.
      Warren said: “The WBC title will be on the line but this will be as much about the bragging rights between the pair.
      “For years we’ve wanted this to happen and we were close before but now seems to be the time it will finally happen.”
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      Tyson Fury and wife Paris in sweet tribute to The Queen as they lay flowers at the gates of Buckingham Palace

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      TYSON and Paris Fury paid tribute to The Queen this week by laying flowers at the gates of Buckingham Palace.The world was plunged into mourning last Thursday when Buckingham Palace announced that Queen Elizabeth II had passed away at Balmoral.
      Tyson and Paris Fury paid tribute to The Queen at Buckingham PalaceCredit: Twitter @MichaelBensonn
      The couple placed some flowers at the gatesCredit: Twitter @MichaelBensonn
      Many sporting icons have since paid tribute to Her Majesty with messages on social media.
      And Fury, 34, made the trip to London on Wednesday for the historic occasion with wife Paris, 32.
      He was pictured with Paris at Buckingham Palace, where the couple placed a card and some flowers as a special tribute to The Queen.
      The card read: “To Our Queen.
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      “Great may your bed be in Heaven.
      “Love from Tyson and Paris.”
      He then signed it off with his iconic nickname ‘The Gypsy King’.
      They had earlier shared images of themselves taking the train down from their home in Morecambe, Lancs, to the capital.
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      Tyson and Paris Fury take the train to London
      Fury is currently in talks to fight Anthony Joshua in a huge ‘Battle of Britain’ heavyweight bout.
      The fight is expected to take place at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff in December.
      A 60-40 purse split in Fury’s favour has already been agreed and both Brits are preparing to start their respective training programmes.
      Fury is also expected to take on WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk, who defeated Joshua for the second time last month. More

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      Watch Tyson Fury spar with 9-0 welterweight prospect Paddy Donovan as he ramps up preparations for Anthony Joshua fight

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      TYSON FURY is back in sparring as he looks set to defend his WBC heavyweight title against Anthony Joshua in a Battle of Britain showdown.The Gypsy King’s 60/40 purse split demands have been been accepted by AJ, with the dust-up to take place later this year.
      Tyson Fury enjoyed a sparring session with welterweight prospect Paddy DonovanCredit: Instagram: Paddy Donovan
      Fury is gearing up to defend his WBC heavyweight title against Anthony JoshuaCredit: Instagram: Paddy Donovan
      Donovan shared footage of him and the Gypsy King trading punches on his Instagram accountCredit: Instagram: Paddy Donovan
      A fight is likely to be held at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on December 3.
      SunSport have exclusively revealed how unbeaten Mancunian Fury already believes that Joshua is running scared of him.

      Following two gruelling points defeats at the hands of Oleksandr Usyk, AJ has returned to training where he has been sparring cruiserweight prospect Richard Riakporhe.
      And Fury has followed suit where he has been trading punches with welterweight star Paddy Donovan, who has won all nine of his fights inside the squared circle.
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      The Irish ace, 23, shared footage of him and the 34-year-old sparring on Instagram.
      In the video, both men can be seen going to work on the body where they showed off their rapid combos.
      Despite being considerably lighter, Fury failed to go easy on the southpaw, who fired back with explosive punches of his own.
      Captioning the clip, Donovan said: “Body work with Tyson.”
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      Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn has confirmed that both boxers have agreed terms over a mouthwatering match-up, with just their respected broadcasters now needing to find an agreement.
      On where things stand, Hearn said: “We’ve accepted the terms in principle, there’s not a lot more to go in the agreement.
      “The broadcasters – DAZN and BT, have got to get together and make that happen, which they’re all saying, the basis of sharing the pay per view is not a problem.
      “So I actually think that we’ll be okay. I think it’s just with Fury you just never know.
      “He could decide now I don’t fancy fighting this year or retire again, or is this a ploy to get the Saudis to pay more money to bring in Usyk?
      “I don’t know. But all I can go on is what I’m being told by George Warren, which is 100 per cent they want this fight.” More