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      Tyson Fury: Liam O’Prey, 21, charged with murder after heavyweight boxing champ’s cousin Rico Burton stabbed to death

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      A MAN was today charged with the murder of Tyson Fury’s cousin after the 31-year-old was knife to death outside a bar. Rico Burton died over the weekend – with Liam O’Prey, 21, today charged with the 3am “bloodbath” in Altrincham, Greater Manchester.
      Tyson Fury’s cousin Rico Burton was stabbed to death on Sunday morning
      Police on the scene in Goose Green in Altrincham, Greater ManchesterCredit: PA
      Boxing champ Tyson Fury has called for action against knife crimeCredit: Getty
      Emergency services rushed to the scene in Goose Green and Rico was taken to hospital, but he died a short time later.
      A 17-year-old man, believed to be a relative, remains in hospital with serious injuries.
      Police arrested a man, 21, at the scene before detaining a second, 20, later that morning.
      O’Prey, of no fixed abode, has since been charged with murder.
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      He has been remanded in custody and will appear before Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.
      The second man has been released on bail pending ongoing enquiries, Greater Manchester Police said.
      Superintendent Ben Ewart described the attack as “spontaneous and unplanned”.
      He added: “This is without doubt a senseless attack and both victims should have returned home after enjoying a night out with friends.”
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      In a social media post on Sunday, Fury called on the government to “bring higher sentencing for knife crime” after his cousin was “stabbed in the neck”.
      The heavyweight boxing champion wrote on Instagram: “My cousin was murdered last night, stabbed in the neck.
      “This is becoming ridiculous… idiots carry knives. This needs to stop.”
      He added: “ASAP, UK government needs to bring higher sentencing for knife crime.
      “It’s a pandemic and you don’t know how bad it is until one of your own.
      “Life is very precious and it can be taken away very quick. Enjoy every moment.”
      Steve Egan, 60, chief coach at Jimmy Egan’s Boxing Academy where Rico trained, said he was “devastated” by the news.
      He described him as a “lovely lad” and a “fantastic boxer”, adding: “We are all devastated.”
      Rico’s death comes amid a wave of knife and gun violence across the UK.
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      Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said: “Knife crime is destroying lives and devastating families.
      “This is yet another horrific killing on Britain’s streets. It is becoming a national crisis and we need urgent action before more lives are lost.”
      Flowers at the scene in Railway Street in the Goose Green areaCredit: PA
      Police were called to reports of two men suffering stab woundsCredit: ASP
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      Eddie Hearn reveals why Anthony Joshua threw Oleksandr Usyk’s belts out of ring before rambling ring speech

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA threw Oleksandr Usyk’s belts out the ring because he’s ‘lost faith’ in the boxing system, says Eddie Hearn.Before his bizarre rambling speech, AJ was visibly frustrated at losing to the Ukrainian for a second time and amid the madness chucked two of Uysk’s belts over the ropes.
      AJ tossed two of Usyk’s belts over the ropesCredit: AP
      Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has opened up on Anthony Joshua’s reaction to losing to Oleksandr UsykCredit: PA
      His promoter Hearn has shed some light on what was going through the British fighter’s head at the time.
      He told IFL TV: “He’s held onto those belts for a long time, and those governing bodies have charged him a lot of money and put a lot of mandatories on him.
      “And I think he’s lost a lot of faith in the system and I think he started to not be interested in fighting for belts anymore.
      “I think he just wants to fight for enjoyment and to challenge himself.
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      “Of course he wanted to be undisputed, but a lot of that was frustration. He left the ring because he knew, ‘I’m gonna do something stupid’ and he forced himself, ‘I can’t [just leave].’
      “So he went back in the ring and he gave a speech, which, he was a little bit out of it. But it was just pure emotion. That was just from the heart.”
      Joshua, 32, had not regained control of himself as he began his baffling speech.
      In a post-bout interview he had relaxed and admitted to letting himself down: “I acted out of pure passion and emotion and when not controlled it ain’t great.
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      “I love this sport so, so much and I’ll be better from this point on.
      “I had two fights, one with Usyk and one with my emotions and both got the better of me.
      “It was just from the heart. I was mad at myself. Not at anyone, just at myself. Like anyone, when you’re angry you might do stupid things, so I was mad.”
      Usyk has swept Joshua aside twice and has now got Tyson Fury in his sights in a hotly anticipated clash.
      Fury’s promoter Bob Arum has claimed it could be the biggest fight since Muhammed Ali faced Joe Frazier.
      As for Joshua, a SunSport exclusive revealed there is still a chance he could fight Fury but he must first rebuild his career.
      Anthony Joshua lost to Oleksandr Usyk via a split decisionCredit: Getty
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      ‘It makes a lot of sense’ – Ex-Tyson Fury rival Otto Wallin calls for Anthony Joshua fight in December

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      TYSON FURY’S former rival Otto Wallin wants to fight Anthony Joshua this year after the Brit’s loss to Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday.AJ failed to get the better of Usyk over the course of 12 rounds which the Ukrainian won with a split decision.
      Tyson Fury’s ex-rival Otto Wallin wants to fight Anthony Joshua this year following the Brit’s loss to Oleksandr UsykCredit: Getty
      Wallin reckons defeating AJ can earn him a rematch with FuryCredit: Getty
      And Swedish slugger Wallin – who took on Fury in 2019 – feels it makes sense for AJ to face him in December.
      Fury just about managed to see Wallin off after 12 rounds by a unanimous decision following their blood fest in Las Vegas.
      And Wallin, 31, reckons the British public knows he’s got the credentials to take on Joshua, who he views as the ideal route to a rematch with the Gypsy King.
      However, AJ previously took on Wallin twice as an amateur – and won both times.
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      Wallin told OLBG, via boxing scene: “I think it makes a lot of sense for me and Joshua to fight each other.
      “People in the UK know me for giving Fury one of his toughest fights in his career and I get a lot of support from over there.
      “I’m always training and trying to get better and I can’t wait to go over to the UK and earn my right for another shot at Fury by beating Anthony Joshua.”
      But Wallin will have to wait in line to get a pop at Fury.
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      Joshua’s conqueror Usyk wants to tempt the Gyspy King out of retirement before Wallin can get a look in.
      Usyk wasted no time letting his intentions be known and immediately called out Fury after he defeated AJ in Saudi Arabia.
      The Ukrainian hero even declared he’ll hang up his gloves if Fury doesn’t accept his offer.
      But Fury is ready to take on Usyk and become the undisputed world heavyweight champ – if there’s £125million on the table. More

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      Tyson Fury’s promoter releases statement on Oleksandr Usyk and ‘hopes’ to seal biggest fight since Ali vs Frazier

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      TYSON FURY’S promoter Bob Arum has released a statement letting the public know he is hopeful a fight between Fury and Oleksandr Usyk can be struck. Arum, 90, has spoken out following Usyk’s win over Anthony Joshua.
      If Oleksandr Usyk faces Tyson Fury it will be the biggest fight in decades, according to Bob ArumCredit: Getty
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      Arum wrote: “Top Rank and our co-promoter, Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions, are hopeful we can make the biggest heavyweight championship fight since Ali fought Frazier, Fury vs Usyk.”
      Fury and Usyk are both undefeated and Arum believes if they fight it will be the biggest battle since Muhammed Ali faced Joe Frazier three times, including the famous Thrilla in Manilla in 1975.
      Arum’s comments follow Warren telling the BBC: “He [Fury] and Usyk would be a really good fight.
      “It’s a fight that I think will be made because both teams would like to see that happen.”
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      After Usyk beat AJ, the Ukrainian declared the only boxer in the world he is willing to fight is Fury.
      The Gypsy King responded saying he would happily knock him out in a hint he will come out of retirement.
      The boxing world could be set for the two heavyweight champions to come face-to-face later this year.
      Rumours suggest a possible date for the fight as December 17, the day before the World Cup final handing sports fans an incredible festive weekend.
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      Fury, 34, apparently wants the bout to happen in Saudi Arabia, the location for Joshua vs Usyk.
      He is also demanding £125million to return to the ring.
      The Englishman holds the WBC belt meanwhile the 35-year-old nicknamed ‘The Cat’ has the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO and IBO titles.
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      Anthony Joshua told he CAN still get Tyson Fury fight despite Oleksandr Usyk loss… but must rebuild his career

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has been told to rebuild his career if he still wants a shot at Tyson Fury.The Gypsy King’s promoter Frank Warren confirmed Fury will meet AJ’s conqueror Oleksandr Usyk in a unification tie.
      Tyson Fury is in talks to fight Oleksandr UsykCredit: AFP
      Anthony Joshua after his rematch loss to Oleksandr UsykCredit: Getty
      Fury could then face AJ but Warren says the Watford man has work to do.
      He insisted: “If AJ manages to get a couple of wins under his belt — and I believe Tyson will beat Usyk — that may be a fight to be made.
      “But AJ’s got to re-establish himself before you can even think about fights like that.
      “He was badly exposed against Andy Ruiz Jr and the last two fights show what you need to do to beat him.
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      “All you’ve got to do is keep him on his back foot. If you can move and you’ve got fast hands, he struggles.”
      Warren has been working on an undisputed heavyweight decider between WBA, IBF and WBO champ Usyk and his star attraction Fury, the WBC king, for a couple of months.
      December 17 in Riyadh is in the diary — with around £125million on the table — so he can even afford to have a sideline in AJ’s latest rebuild.
      The Saudi royal family are already budgeting to land the marquee Fury v Usyk event.
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      And their plan to host it the day before football’s World Cup final in Qatar — to steal some of their neighbours’ thunder — is seen as a masterstroke as they fight to become the tourist powerhouse in the region.
      Fury has already started the trash talk and now it is just left to Warren, the desert royals and Team Usyk to thrash out the deal.
      Queensberry promoter Warren added: “The challenge is going to be meeting the financial expectations of both guys.
      “It’s the first time for God knows how long four belts are on the line. It’s going to be all about money.
      “They’ve seen the money offered to [LIV Tour] golfers. This is more dangerous than golf and is a unique, historic event. It’s the ultimate prize in boxing.”
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      Oleksandr Usyk’s puzzled reaction after Anthony Joshua throws his belts out of ring as new footage emerges

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      OLEKSANDR USYK was left visibly puzzled after Anthony Joshua threw two of his title belts out of the ring. AJ was beaten over 12 rounds by Ukraine’s pound-for-pound star for the second time in the space of a year.
      Oleksandr Usyk’s reaction after Anthony Joshua threw two of his title belts out of the ringCredit: Sky Sports
      Joshua was left fuming in the ring
      And after the split-decision verdict was called out, Joshua lost his cool having been grown furious in the ring.
      At one point he got ahold of Usyk’s WBA and Ring Magazine belts, lofted them in the air, before chucking both out the ring.
      Unseen footage released by Sky Sports shows the champion stare at Joshua in shock.
      But AJ was not done there as he had to be held back by members of his team after being left irate by something Usyk’s trainer said to him.
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      Eventually, AJ exited the ring but quickly returned to produce a bizarre post-fight speech.
      He talked about his late start in boxing after avoiding jail, how he is heavier than legends of the past and Ukraine’s series of wars.
      Joshua was slammed for his rant but was defended by his promoter Eddie Hearn, who addressed why AJ tossed the belts away.
      Hearn told iFL TV: “He’s held on to those belts for a long time, and those governing bodies have charged him a lot of money and put a lot of mandatories on him.  
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      “And I think he’s lost a lot of faith in the system and I think he started to not be interested in fighting for belts anymore.
      “I think he just wants to fight for enjoyment and to challenge himself.
      “Of course, he wanted to be undisputed, but a lot of that was frustration.
      “He left the ring, because he knew, ‘I’m gonna do something stupid, yeah.’
      “And he forced himself, ‘I can’t (just leave),’ so he went back in the ring and he gave a speech, which, he was a little bit out of it.
      “But it was just pure emotion. That was just from the heart.”
      Joshua himself apologised on Twitter and congratulated unbeaten Usyk, 35, once more on his win.
      He posted: “I wish @usykaa continued success in your quest for greatness. You are a class act champ.
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      “Yesterday I had to mentally take myself into a dark place to compete for the championship belts!
      Hearn also revealed that Joshua could return in December, with Deontay Wilder, 35, and Dillian Whyte, 34, potential opponents.
      Eddie Hearn with Anthony Joshua following defeat by Oleksandr UsykCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing More

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      The exact moment Anthony Joshua loses it after Oleksandr Usyk rematch defeat as new footage emerges

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      THE exact moment sparking Anthony Joshua’s furious reaction following his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk has been revealed. AJ was beaten over 12 rounds by Ukraine’s pound-for-pound star for the second time in the space of a year.
      This is the moment Anthony Joshua became irate in the ringCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Anthony Joshua threw Oleksandr Usyk’s belts out of the ringCredit: AP
      And after the split-decision verdict was called out, Joshua was seen walking around the ring.
      He was captured in a brief exchange with former world champion Vasiliy Lomachenko, 34, and other members of Usyk’s team.
      But one, dressed in a black top, left Joshua irate after putting his hand on the British star’s shoulders, unseen Sky Sports footage shows.
      AJ then got ahold of Usyk’s WBA and Ring Magazine belts, lofted them in the air, before chucking both out the ring.
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      It left the champion visibly confused as Joshua made his way to the other side of the ring.
      Usyk’s trainer Yurii Ivanovich Tkachenko then appears to make a comment to AJ, sparking an angry response.
      The Londoner, 32, had to be held back as he was seen getting aggressive with Derek Chisora, 38, among those trying to help.
      Eventually, AJ retuned to the ring and produced a bizarre post-fight speech.
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      He said: “If you knew my story you’d understand the passion.
      “I’m no amateur boxer from five years old, that was an elite prospect from a youth. I was going jail, I got bailed, then I trained my arse off.
      “Because if I got sentenced I wanted to be able to fight. I’m stealing this Usyk, sorry.
      “It’s because the passion to get into this shit. This guy, to beat me, tonight maybe I could’ve done better.
      “It shows the levels of hard work he must’ve had to put in. Please give him a round of applause as our heavyweight champion of the world.
      “I’m not a 12-round fight, look at me, I’m a new breed of heavyweight.
      “Heavyweights like Mike Tyson, Sonny Liston, Jack Dempsey, ‘You don’t throw combinations like Rocky Marciano!’
      “Because I ain’t 14 stone, that’s why, I’m 18 stone, that’s why, I’m heavy.”
      “It’s hard work, this guy is a phenomenal talent, we’re going to cheer for him three times.
      I’ll be the first to admit, I let my self down. I acted out of pure passion and emotion and when not controlled it ain’t great.Anthony Joshua on Twitter
      “How many belts you got now bro, five? Hooray. I was studying Ukraine and their champions from your amazing country.
      “I’ve never been there, but at the same time, what’s happening there, I don’t know what’s happening. It’s not nice.
      “I’ve seen it in Lomachenko’s second fight. There were issues, civil war. Vitali Klitschko against Danny Williams, civil unrest.
      “Usyk, as a champion, please raise your hand, under those circumstances you became a champion. Champ, champ.”
      Joshua’s emotional outburst was slammed by Carl Froch, 45, and even training partner Frazer Clarke, 30, but Eddie Hearn leapt to AJ’s defence.
      Hearn said: “The reaction from AJ – he’s a human, so much pressure. He exploded, he was devastated.”

      Joshua himself apologised on Twitter and congratulated unbeaten Usyk, 35, once more on his win.
      He posted: “I wish @usykaa continued success in your quest for greatness. You are a class act champ.
      “Yesterday I had to mentally take myself into a dark place to compete for the championship belts!
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      “I had two fights, one with Usyk and one with my emotions and both got the better of me.
      “I’ll be the first to admit, I let myself down. I acted out of pure passion and emotion and when not controlled it ain’t great.
      “I love this sport so so much and I’ll be better from this point on. Respect.”
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      Daniel Dubois in talks to fight Dillian Whyte in stunning battle of Britain and vows to get revenge over ‘quitter’ jibes

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      DANIEL DUBOIS is in talks to fight Dillian Whyte and has responded to people calling him a ‘quitter’.The 24-year-old lost to Joe Joyce in 2020 and was on the receiving end of criticism from many including Whyte.
      Daniel Dubois has 18-1 recordCredit: Getty
      Dillian Whyte lost the WBC title to Tyson Fury after snatching it from Alexander PovetkinCredit: PA
      But Dubois now seeks revenge in a battle of Britain bout.
      Speaking to The UniBet Lowdown he said: “I’m very excited about it. I really want to fight him [Whyte].
      “If that is the next one then I’m all up for it. It’s the next step in my career and the next step to big names and big fights.
      “This is the fight that can take me to the next level, with Dillian Whyte or any of those names. I need to fight him and I need to beat him.
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      “These guys saying I am a quitter. I want to get in the ring and show them how much of a quitter I am.
      “I want to make them quit. If they can make the fight happen, then make the fight happen.
      “It’s what I want now just to shut them all up and all the guys that have something to say I’ll deal with them.”
      Whyte, 34, has the experience over Dubois but this does not faze him.

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      He said: “It’s now or never. This is the prime of my life.”
      The South Londoner won the WBA heavyweight title beating Trevor Bryan in June.
      Meanwhile, Whyte will be looking to bounce back from his defeat to Tyson Fury. More