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      Tyson Fury reveals heartbreak after his cousin Rico Burton is stabbed to death and begs ‘stop knife crime’

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      TYSON Fury has told of his heartbreak today after the alleged murder of his cousin Rico Burton.The boxing legend shared the tragic news in a shock Instagram post this morning.
      Tyson Fury has told of his anguish after his cousin was stabbed to death last nightCredit: Getty
      It comes just hours after he posted a now-deleted Instagram video accepting Oleksandr Usyk’s fight challenge
      He said: “My cousin was murdered last night, stabbed in the neck.
      “This is becoming ridiculous – idiots carry knives. This needs to stop.”
      He called on the Government to “bring back higher sentencing for knife crime”, adding: “It’s a pandemic.
      “You don’t know how hard it is until it’s one of your own.
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      “Life is very precious and it can be taken away very quick. Enjoy every moment.
      “RIP Rico Burton – may the lord God grant you a good place in heaven, see you soon.”
      It’s not yet known where Mr Burton was fatally injured.
      His death comes amid a wave of knife and gun violence across the UK, much of it focused in London.
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      Just last night, four men were stabbed in Brixton. Seven people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
      Earlier this week, 44-year-old Lee Byer was charged with murdering Thomas O’Halloran. The 87-year-old was knifed in Greenford as he rode his mobility scooter.
      And in the early hours of the morning in Manchester, a man in his 30s was reportedly stabbed to death in Altrincham. A 17-year-old boy was also seriously injured in the horror at 3.30am.
      It’s understood no arrests have been made.
      Two-time world heavyweight champion Fury wrote the emotional post just hours after vowing to come out of retirement and take on Oleksandr Usyk in a blockbuster world title fight.
      The Ukrainian put on a masterclass to beat Anthony Joshua and defend his belts last night in Saudi Arabia.
      Usyk, 35, claimed it was either retirement or the Gypsy King next for him.
      FURY’S GRIEF
      This morning Fury, 34, confirmed he is open to stepping back into the ring to win back his heavyweight titles.
      He said in a now-deleted Instagram post: “I’ve just seen Joshua lose for the second time to Usyk – out of his depth.
      “However, England has been relieved of its belts. Yet again, as usual.
      “There is a remedy and a solution that I can suggest. If you want those belts back then send in the Gypsy barbarian of England. Come on!
      “Send me in. I will relieve the Ukrainian dosser of his belts like I did the last Ukrainian dosser
      “But its not gonna be cheap. If you want the best you’ve got to pay, it’s gonna be very expensive.
      “So get your f***ing chequebook out and I will relieve that Ukrainian dosser.”
      Life is very precious and it can be taken away very quick. Enjoy every momentTyson Fury
      He previously revealed it would take £500MILLION to get him to fight again – but claimed he would beat both Usyk and AJ in the same night immediately after the bout in Jeddah.
      After watching on TV with his family and friends on holiday in Menorca, he blasted: “After watching that, the both of them were s***e. It was one of the worst heavyweight title fights I have ever seen.
      “It was bulls***. Come on!”
      Fury, who was born in Manchester, comes from a big family. He and his wife Paris, 31, have six children of their own. They live in Lancashire, although the boxer also owns a home in Vegas.
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      In December 2020, his younger brother Roman became the ninth professional boxer in his family.
      The champion’s sibling has no amateur experience – but had been training during lockdown.
      He urged the Government to increase sentences for knife violence in a moving post on InstagramCredit: tysonfury/Instagram
      Fury said today: ‘Life is very precious and it can be taken away very quick’Credit: Getty
      The ace comes from a big family, and has six children of his ownCredit: AFP
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      Fans all saying the same thing after Anthony Joshua’s corner overheard telling him he was WINNING Oleksandr Usyk fight

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      FANS all said the same thing as Anthony Joshua’s team told him he was BEATING Oleksandr Usyk. AJ, 32, succumbed to a split-decision defeat in their thrilling rematch in Saudi Arabia.
      Fans questioned the role of Anthony Joshua’s corner during last night’s fightCredit: Getty
      Usyk won via a split decision despite AJ being told he was in frontCredit: AFP
      He went down 115-113, 113-115, 112-116 on the judges’ scorecards.
      However, he was not helped by his corner telling him he was well in control of the fight.
      New coach Robert Garcia and the rest of the team told AJ he was 3-0 up after three rounds – despite virtually everyone agreeing Usyk had taken at least one.
      That could have meant AJ didn’t see the need to up the ante earlier to win on points – or go all out for a knockout.
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      Incredibly, a similar thing happened in the first fight against Usyk.
      His camp, led by Robert McCracken, also told AJ he was winning before losing on points.
      And lots of fans watching from home last night could not believe the tactics in Jeddah.
      One said: “Why did AJ’s corner tell him he’s up 3-0? That’s bad advice, even if he was.”
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      Another wrote: “Poor tactics again from AJ. Tried to outbox a far superior boxer. Awful corner work yet again, too many voices and wrong information being given.”
      A third added: “Is this a joke after the debacle AGAIN in the AJ corner? At one point saying he was 4 rounds up?”
      Another user commented: “I think AJ’s team really failed him tonight. From not being honest with him in the corner about how things looked in the ring and allowing that outburst.”
      And a final one replied: “Did AJ not get rid of his corner because they were telling him he was winning when he wasn’t then he’s gone and replaced them with another corner of yes men.”

      Fans were also left stunned when the scorecards were revealed – with American Glenn Feldman somehow giving AJ the first three rounds and 5-1 up after six.
      British judge Steve Gray did have AJ 2-1 up and 5-4 but the late surge from the Ukrainian ensured he sided with the champ.
      After the result was announced, Joshua’s tempers boiled over as he threw two of the belts out of the ring then stormed off and confronted a fan.
      However, he returned to talk to Usyk – asking him how he won – then grabbed the microphone and went off on a rambling speech, stealing the limelight from the champion.
      And in his press conference, AJ broke down in tears as the emotion took over.
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      He said: “Am I proud of myself? It’s really really hard for me to say I’m proud of myself.
      “I don’t feel anything, I’m upset deep down in my heart.”
      Joshua threw two of the belts out of the ring before storming offCredit: AP
      It was the first time Robert Garcia had been in the Brit’s campCredit: Getty More

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      ‘He stole Usyk’s moment’ – Anthony Joshua blasted by Carl Froch for grabbing mic after Oleksandr Usyk points defeat

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has been accused of “stealing” Oleksandr Usyk’s moment during his post-match tantrum by Carl Froch.Joshua lost to Usyk on Satuday in Saudi Arabia via split decision, which marked his second successive defeat to the Ukrainian star.
      Anthony Joshua was accused of stealing Oleksandr Usyk’s moment when he grabbed the micCredit: Rex
      Carl Froch wasn’t impressed with Anthony Joshua’s post-match anticsCredit: AFP
      After the result was announced, AJ threw the 35-year-old’s belts out of the ring before appearing to storm off.
      The British boxing star then decided to return to the squared circle to hijack the mic and deliver a bizarre speech to the live crowd.
      Former boxing star Froch described Joshua’s decision to throw the belts as “disrespectful” and believes he stole Usyk’s thunder with his rant.
      Froch said: “He stole Usyk’s moment. He didn’t say anything that would offend anybody too much. He stole Usyk’s moment.
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      “He was emotionally built up. I didn’t like the belts being chucked. It was disrespectful.”
      Joshua’s rant involved him comparing himself to the likes of Mike Tyson and Rocky Marciano.
      But the Brit did praise Usyk after another phenomenal performance in Jeddah.
      Joshua said: “If you knew my story you would understand the passion. I ain’t no amateur boxer from five-years-old that was an elite prospect from youth.
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      “I was going to jail, I got bail and I started training my a*s off, I wanted to be able to fight. I’m stealing this Usyk I’m sorry, but it’s because of the passion we put into this.
      “This guy to beat me tonight, maybe I could have done better, but it shows the level of hard work I put in so please give him a round of applause as our heavyweight champion of the world.
      “I’m not a 12-round fighter, look at me, I’m a new breed of heavyweights, Mike Tyson, Sonny Liston, Jack Dempsey, ‘you don’t throw combinations like Rocky Marciano’, I’m 18 stone, I’m heavy, it’s hard work.
      “This guy here is a phenomenal talent, we’re going to cheer for him three times.”
      Joshua later broke into tears during his press conference as he explained his post-match tantrum came “from the heart” and occurred as a result of him being “mad” at himself. More

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      Five fights for Anthony Joshua including Dillian Whyte rematch, Deontay Wilder finally and all-Brit clash vs Dubois

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA suffered his second successive loss to Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday in Saudi Arabia.Joshua lost via split decision and many are wondering what his future looks like after his latest heartbreak.
      Anthony Joshua could be set for another major fight after his loss to Oleksandr UsykCredit: Rex
      AJ still has a few fights left in his DAZN contract so he is still expected to return to the ring in the near future.
      A long-awaited fight against Tyson Fury looks unlikely as he seems a lot more keen to come out of retirement to face Usyk.
      But there is a number of other potential opponents he could face to try and raise his stock.
      SunSport take you through FIVE potential opponents for Joshua after his loss from Usyk:
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      Dillian Whyte
      Joshua could bounce back with another fight with Dillian Whyte, which could also turn into a trilogy.
      AJ defeated Whyte in 2015 at the O2 Arena in London via TKO and his fellow Brit could be keen for some revenge.
      The Villain could also be looking to raise his stock after his knockout loss to Fury.
      Dillian Whyte could be a potential opponent for Anthony JoshuaCredit: Jamie McPhilimey
      Deontay Wilder
      Speaking of fighters looking to bounce back after a loss to Fury…
      Deontay Wilder just came out of a trilogy with that saw him lose twice against the undefeated Brit.
      The Bronze Bomber and Joshua have teased a fight against each other various times in the past.
      Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua have teased a match in the pastCredit: Ryan Hafey/ Premier Boxing Champions
      Daniel Dubois
      Daniel Dubois always poses as an attractive all-British showdown for Joshua in the near future.
      However, Dubois is the WBA champion’s mandatory challenger and therefore a match against Usyk is likelier.
      That is if an undisputed title fight against Fury cannot be booked.
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      Joe Joyce
      Joe Joyce is also a likely opponent as he is currently enjoying an impressive undefeated streak.
      Joyce has won all of his 14 fights, which included victories over the likes of Carlos Takam and Dubois.
      But the Londoner is now focused on next month’s bout against Joseph Parker in Manchester.
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      Andy Ruiz Jr could have a trilogy fight against Anthony JoshuaCredit: AP
      Andy Ruiz Jr
      This is another potential trilogy bout as each fighter holds a victory over the other.
      Andy Ruiz Jr shocked Joshua in 2019 when he beat him via TKO and claimed the WBA, IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles at Madison Square Garden in New York.
      Joshua exacted revenge almost six months later in Saudi Arabia but the two fighters may still have unfinished business. More

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      Deontay Wilder claims he was offered Anthony Joshua fight ‘as insurance’ ahead of Oleksandr Usyk rematch

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      DEONTAY WILDER has claimed he was offered the chance to fight Anthony Joshua “as insurance” ahead of the rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.AJ was much improved from the first fight, where he lost from unanimous decision last September.
      Wilder says he was offered to fight Joshua before Usyk rematchCredit: Getty
      Joshua lost for the second time to UsykCredit: PA
      But Usyk was just too good once more and edged the thrilling contest by split decision in Saudi Arabia to retain his heavyweight titles.
      Two judges scored the fight in favour of Usyk, with one going 115-113 in favour of Joshua.
      Post-fight, Wilder weighed in and seemed to suggest that he had been approached about a potential fight with Joshua ahead of the Usyk rematch.
      The Bronze Bomber says Joshua’s team knew he was going to lose to his 35-year-old Ukrainian rival.
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      Wilder tweeted: “They tried to lock me in for insurance because they knew he wasn’t going to Win.
      “This is strictly a business, Not a sport there’s a different.”
      WBC heavyweight title holder Tyson Fury, who came out on top of a three-fight thriller with Wilder, also gave his assessment.
      Fury has suggested he’s coming out of retirement and “is here to stay, forever”.
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      He said: “After watching that, the both of them were s***e.
      “It was one of the worst heavyweight title fights I have ever seen. It was bulls***. Come on!
      “I annihilate both of them on the same night. F***ing s***e.
      “Get your f***ing cheque book out, because the Gypsy King is here to stay, forever!”
      Fury may have set his sights on an undisputed clash with Usyk, but Wilder and Joshua find themselves in a uniquely similar position.
      Wilder will restart his journey in heavyweight boxing, after having some time off, when he faces Robert Helenius on Saturday, October 15, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York City.
      The Finnish fighter has shared the ring with the likes of Dillian Whyte, Derek Chisora, and Adam Kownacki. More

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      ‘How did you beat me? You’re not strong’ – What Anthony Joshua told Oleksandr Usyk after crushing world title defeat

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA struggled to comprehend his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk and asked his conqueror: “How did you beat me? You’re not strong.”Joshua, 32, put up a valiant effort in Saudi Arabia to push the Ukrainian heavyweight champ all the way to 12 thrilling rounds.
      Anthony Joshua questioned how he was beaten by Oleksandr UsykCredit: PA
      He delivered his bizarre monologue in an angry mannerCredit: Sky Sports Box Office
      AJ grabbed the mic and went on a rambling speechCredit: EPA
      There was plenty of respect between the pair despite the strange endingCredit: AP
      But the Brit was edged out thanks to a split decision from the judges.
      And after sensationally throwing two of the world title belts out of the ring and then storming off back towards his dressing room, AJ turned around and came back to talk to Usyk.
      They shook hands before Joshua launched into a slightly bizarre monologue at a confused Usyk.
      It is unclear from his demeanour if he was giving Usyk credit for another strong performance in the ring or was having a go at his rival.
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      AJ said: “I don’t care about being strong, I have that skill.
      “Being strong doesn’t win boxing. Skills win boxing.
      “You’re not strong. How did you beat me? How? Because of skill.
      “I had character and determination. Where’s the mic?”
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      Then Joshua got hold of the microphone and went into his long passionate, albeit slightly cringe-worthy, speech inside the ring.
      He was very respectful to Usyk throughout – especially with the war in Ukraine – and again hailed his quality in the ring.
      But he also went off on a massive tangent about his own backstory and journey, with many feeling as though he stole Usyk’s limelight following the defence of his world titles.
      Joshua, 32, said: “If you knew my story you would understand the passion.
      “I ain’t no amateur boxer from five years old that was an elite prospect from youth.
      “I was going to jail, I got bail and I started training my a*** off, I wanted to be able to fight.
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      “I’m stealing this Usyk I’m sorry, but it’s because of the passion we put into this.
      “This guy to beat me tonight, maybe I could have done better, but it shows the level of hard work I put in so please give him a round of applause as our heavyweight champion of the world.”
      He then added: “I’m not a 12-round fighter, look at me.
      “I’m a new breed of heavyweights, Mike Tyson, Sonny Liston, Jack Dempsey, ‘You don’t throw combinations like Rocky Marciano’, I’m 18 stone, I’m heavy, it’s hard work.
      “This guy here is a phenomenal talent, we’re going to cheer for him three times.”
      He then got the crowd to awkwardly cheer Usyk, who watched on baffled.
      I’m upset deep down in my heartAnthony Joshua
      AJ broke down in tears during his press conference and was comforted by promotor Eddie Hearn.
      He said: “Am I proud of myself? It’s really really hard for me to say I’m proud of myself.
      “I don’t feel anything, I’m upset deep down in my heart.”
      Usyk, 35, wants to fight Tyson Fury next with all the heavyweight belts on the line.
      When he finally got his hands on the mic after AJ, he said: “I’m sure that Tyson Fury is not retired yet.
      “I’m sure, I’m convinced he wants to fight me.
      “I want to fight him and if I’m not fighting Tyson Fury, I’m not fighting at all.”
      FURY TO FIGHT
      Fury accepted the challenge and looks as though he could come out of his very brief retirement to take on the WBA, WBO, IBF and The Ring holder.
      The Gypsy King said on a now-deleted Instagram post: “I’ve just seen Joshua lose for the second time to Usyk – out of his depth.
      “However, England has been relieved of its belts. Yet again, as usual.
      “There is a remedy and a solution that I can suggest. If you want those belts back then send in the Gypsy barbarian of England. Come on!
      “Send me in. I will relieve the Ukrainian dosser of his belts like I did the last Ukrainian dosser.
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      “But its not gonna be cheap. If you want the best you’ve got to pay, it’s gonna be very expensive.
      “So get your f***ing chequebook out and I will relieve that Ukrainian dosser.”
      Usyk won thanks to a split decision on pointsCredit: AFP
      Usyk wants to fight Tyson Fury with all the belts on the lineCredit: Reuters
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      Sky Sports forced to apologise after Anthony Joshua drops FIVE F-bombs in emotional speech after Oleksandr Usyk defeat

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      SKY SPORTS were forced to apologise after Anthony Joshua dropped FIVE F-bombs in an emotional rant following his second consecutive loss to Oleksandr Usyk.The two-time former world heavyweight champion was beaten by split decision, and was clearly unhappy with the loss.
      Joshua dropped an X-rated rant, which forced Sky to apologiseCredit: Getty
      Joshua lost his cool after his second defeat to UsykCredit: Reuters
      Joshua had to be held backCredit: Reuters
      Joshua, 32, performed much better than he did in his first fight with Usyk, 35, but was still outclassed by the Ukrainian.
      After the result was announced, AJ lost his head and threw two of Usyk’s belts out of the ring.
      Joshua then stormed out of the ring, but later returned to the squared circle to shake hands with his opponent.
      But as they talked in the ring, AJ said: “I don’t care about being strong, I have that skill.
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      “Being strong doesn’t win boxing. Skills win boxing.
      “You’re not strong. How did you beat me? How? Because of skill.
      “I had character and determination. Where’s the mic?”
      Then the Brit grabbed hold of a mic to deliver an impassioned speech to the crowd, which forced Sky Sports commentator Adam Smith into making a number of apologies for the X-rated language.
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      Joshua said: “Usyk is one hell of a f***ing fighter, let’s give him a round of applause.
      “Sorry guys, look, if you knew my story you’d understand the passion.
      “I ain’t no f***ing amateur boxer from five-years-old, I wasn’t an elite prospect from youth, bro, I was going to jail.
      “I seen some youths in Reading jail, I got bail and I started training my a*** off.
      “Because if I got sentenced I wouldn’t be able to fight. I bust my case, my cousin, where’s he at? G14.
      “I’m stealing this Usyk, I’m sorry but it’s because of the f***ing passion we’ve put into this s***, man.
      “Guys I’m telling you, this guy to beat me tonight, maybe I could have done better but it shows the levels of hard work he must have put in.
      “So please give him a round of applause as our heavyweight champion of the world.
      “I’m not a 12 round fighter? Look at me, I’m a new breed of heavyweight, all them heavyweights; Mike Tyson, Sonny Liston, Jack Dempsey – they say ‘he doesn’t throw combinations like Rocky Marciano,’ because I’m not f***ing 14-stone, that’s why, I’m 18-stone I’m heavy.
      “It’s hard work, this guy here is a phenomenal talent, we’re going to cheer for him three times. Well how many belts have you got now bro, five?
      “As I said, I was studying Ukraine and all of the champions that have come from your amazing country, I’ve never been there but at the same time what’s happening there is not nice.
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      “I saw it with [Vasily] Lomachenko in your second fight with Orlando [Salido] there was unrest in Ukraine, there was civil war.
      “Vitali Klitschko when he faced Danny Williams, civil unrest – under them circumstances, Usyk has managed to become champion. Champ champ! I just want to say: Bismillah.” More

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      ‘Who you talking to?’ – Watch shocking moment Anthony Joshua confronts fan as post-Usyk meltdown continues backstage

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA had a heated backstage row with a fan after his loss to Oleksandr Usyk.Joshua suffered his second successive defeat to Usyk on Saturday at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Saudi Arabia.
      Anthony Joshua had a heated altercation with a fan backstage after his loss to Oleksandr Usyk
      Anthony Joshua suffered a second loss to Oleksandr Usyk via split decisionCredit: PA
      After the split decision was announced, AJ had a tantrum in the ring as he threw the Ukrainian star’s belts at ringside before appearing to storm off.
      The British boxing star then decided to return to the squared circle to hijack the mic and deliver a bizarre speech to the audience.
      There was also tension backstage once the 32-year-old made his way towards the dressing room.
      Joshua was initially in a jovial mood as he was smiling and chatting with members of his team.
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      But the mood quickly switched once a bystander was heard yelling at him to “keep it professional”.
      The Brit didn’t take kindly to that statement and was caught on camera hitting back with an expletive-laden response.
      Joshua lashed out: “Who are you talking to? Who the f**k are you talking to? Are you mad?”
      Security intervened as they held him back and ushered him to the dressing room.
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      It is not certain if the incident took place before or after Joshua returned to the ring to deliver a speech.
      Usyk extended his undefeated streak, which has seen him win 20 fights throughout his glittering career. More