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      ‘What are we, crazy?’ – Tyson Fury’s promoter Bob Arum reveals why he is NOT leading talks for Derek Chisora trilogy

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      BOB ARUM has confirmed he is not leading talks for Tyson Fury’s trilogy bout with Derek Chisora. Fury claimed he was ending retirement – after four months – to fight Chisora for a third time, despite his 2011 and 2014 wins.
      Promoter Bob Arum pictured with Tyson Fury in 2019Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      Derek Chisora is in talks for a trilogy with Tyson FuryCredit: Reuters
      According to ESPN, the fight is targeted for December in Wales, where Anthony Joshua has twice headlined.
      And it is claimed Goldstar Promotions – the company that handles Fury’s meet-and-greets across the UK – are behind the offer.
      That is despite Hall of Fame pair Frank Warren and Arum leading the WBC champion’s career in recent years.
      Arum has spoken out to say he is not involved in the talks and poured cold water on the fight entirely.
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      He told Fight Freaks Unite: “Of course not. Nothing. What are we, crazy?
      “Everybody is waiting for the fight to happen a week from Saturday and then we’ll explore whether it’s feasible to do a fight for the complete unification.
      “He’s having fun, for Christ sake! Don’t take it seriously!”
      Oleksandr Usyk, 35, rematches Anthony Joshua, 32, on August 20 following his win last September.
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      And Fury, 33, has been linked with challenging the winner in what would be a historic, first-ever four-belt heavyweight unification.
      And Arum insisted if Fury is to make a return to the ring, it will be against either Usyk or AJ, not 38-year-old Chisora.
      He said: “The truth is that he gets up in the morning and he figures how he can best stir up s*** and that’s what he does.
      “You think Isaac takes it seriously? Of course not, for Christ sake. (Fury) is just having fun. It’s his idea of fun.
      “He’s getting a little antsy as we all are because we’re waiting.
      “If Usyk wins then there’s one path to take because then everybody is close and friendly and if Joshua wins then we’ve got to deal with (Joshua promoter) Eddie (Hearn) and all that stuff.”
      Derek Chisora has twice been beaten by Tyson FuryCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
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      ‘It’s going to slow him down’ – Oleksandr Usyk warned over dramatic body transformation ahead of Anthony Joshua rematch

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      OLEKSANDR USYK has been warned against piling on the pounds for his rematch with Anthony Joshua. The Ukrainian outclassed AJ over 12 rounds last September after weighing in at 15st 11lb.
      Oleksandr Usyk looks beefy in training camp for Anthony JoshuaCredit: INSTAGRAM
      But in recent training material, ahead of their second fight on August 20 in Saudi Arabia, Usyk appears to have bulked up.
      According to trainer Dave Coldwell, who coached Tony Bellew against the heavyweight champion, this is the wrong approach to take.
      Coldwell told The Express: “From an Usyk point of view, I get that he is going to be more aggressive and look to land bigger shots but with his mobility and speed being his two greatest assets they will take a hit.
      “It’s going to slow him down, if you’re losing speed, you’re giving more options to be hit and not only that I believe that AJ really needs to focus on going to Usyk’s body to take away his legs.
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      “Now, if that is what he’s going for and he’s looking at landing to the body then if you put on manufactured weight and muscle mass, then when you’re getting banged downstairs to the body you tend to gas a little quicker.
      “We always look at AJ and say ‘he’s too big, he’s too bulky’ and that’s why he gasses out quicker and so if you land a few body shots on him he tends to gas quicker.
      “Not just AJ, but in general a lot of fighters that have that high muscle density.
      “But you don’t know how old that video clip is, I’ve got stuff on my camera roll of my boxers in the early days of camp which I could put out and people would say, ‘Wow, that’s him now?’
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      “And it’s not, so you have to take things with a pinch of salt but if that’s right now then it’s almost another twist and turn in the analysis of this fight.”
      Joshua, 32, has replaced long-time cornerman Rob McCracken with American mastermind Robert Garcia.
      But Usyk, 35, has changes of his own in mind having spent his training camp down the road in Dubai.
      He told Parimatch: “Anthony Joshua is a strong guy and a strong boxer, and he cannot be written off in any way.
      “In the rematch, he will be different. He will prepare differently. I will do that too.”

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      Anthony Joshua must go ‘toe to toe’ with Oleksandr Usyk in rematch as Joe Joyce recalls intense sparring with Brit rival

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA will have to go on the “offensive” against Oleksandr Usyk if he’s to have any hope of winning their high-stakes rematch.The Watford warrior will bid to become a three-time heavyweight champion in his make-or-break Saudi showdown with the undefeated Ukranian on Saturday week.
      Anthony Joshua will renew his rivalry with Oleksandr Usyk next weekendCredit: GETTY
      A tentative AJ was turned over by the slick southpaw last SeptemberCredit: GETTY
      Former sparring partner Joe Joyce has urged Joshua to be more “offensive” in the rematchCredit: NEWS GROUP NEWSPAPERS
      A tentative AJ was outboxed by the slick southpaw in their Tottenham tussle last September, a scenario Brit rival Joe Joyce can foresee playing out again if he doesn’t put his foot on the gas.
      He told Sky Sports: “Unless Joshua can really change his style and also become an offensive fighter again.
      “When we were on the GB squad I always used to like going to toe to toe with him, that used to be fun.
      “But then all of a sudden he was kind of bit more [on the] back foot.
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      “[Against Usyk] he seemed very tidy in his technique and his footwork and everything. But he was trying to outbox Usyk.
      “Maybe it was Usyk that was keeping him away. But he seemed very clinical.
      “He could have roughed him up a bit more inside and took a few chances with pot shots.”
      Joyce reckons his former sparring partner needs to implement aspects of his old aggressive style to win the desert dust-up.
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      He recalled: “There was a stage especially early where we were going toe to toe all the time
      “Then it got to a point, kind of when he turned pro he started to be a bit more on the back foot and not really willing to engage.
      “Especially with the (Andy) Ruiz Jr rematch he probably went into that defensive on the back foot [mode].
      “[He] was kind of scared to engage. I guess rightly so because he must have seen the shadow of Ruiz putting him down.

      “Even (Wladimir) Klitschko put him down and he was in trouble for a whole round when they fought.
      “Klitschko, if he’d been more an offensive fighter, he could have taken him out there.”
      Joshua has brought in multiple-time world champion coach Robert Garcia to cook up an aggressive game plan for the Saudi showdown.
      But Joyce believes it’ll take more than brute force for AJ to wrestle the titles back from the undefeated Usyk.
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      He said: “[Usyk] already knew what to do in the first fight, he went straight to work. So this fight he’s already beaten him.
      “So he knows exactly what to do again. He’s probably three, four moves ahead of him. “So it’s a tough one.” More

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      ‘The king is coming back’ – Tyson Fury demands Derek Chisora trilogy at Man Utd’s Old Trafford in homecoming fight

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      TYSON FURY has demanded a homecoming at Manchester United’s Old Trafford stadium when he fights Derek Chisora. The heavyweight boxing legend has already confirmed he will end his four month retirement to return for a trilogy with Chisora.
      Man Utd fan Tyson Fury wants to fight Derek Chisora at Old TraffordCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Derek Chisora is in talks for a trilogy with Tyson Fury in DecemberCredit: Reuters
      The fight is targeted for December in Wales, where Anthony Joshua has twice headlined, according to ESPN.
      But Fury himself wants it at United’s 70,000-seater home in front of his home supporters.
      He said: “This fight with Chisora should be in Manchester, in my opinion at United football ground.”
      Training partner Isaac Lowe, 28, added: “Definitely, because obviously, he is the king and he’s returned.
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      “He’s already been back in London so it’s only right he comes back to his hometown in Manchester.
      “And there’s nowhere else better than Manchester United football ground. So, it’s the Theatre of Dreams and the king is coming back.”
      Manchester United fan Fury, 33, announced his retirement in April after knocking out Dillian Whyte, 34, at Wembley, his first UK fight in four years.
      But the Gypsy King CONFIRMED he is coming back for an unlikely trilogy with Chisora, 38, who he already beat in 2011 and 2014.
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      It is claimed Goldstar Promotions – the company that handles Fury’s meet-and-greets across the UK – are behind the offer.
      That is despite Hall of Fame pair Frank Warren and Bob Arum leading the WBC champion’s career in recent years.
      Arum has confirmed he is NOT leading negotiations for Fury to fight Chisora once more.
      He is instead awaiting the result of Joshua’s August 20 rematch with Oleksandr Usyk, 35, where the winner is in line for an undisputed decider.
      Arum told Dan Rafael: “Of course not. Nothing. What are we, crazy?
      “Everybody is waiting for the fight and then we’ll explore whether it’s feasible to do the complete unification.”
      Derek Chisora has been beaten twice by Tyson FuryCredit: Getty More

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      UFC champ Kamaru Usman prefers to ‘gamble’ with £83m boxing switch against Canelo Alvarez instead of Jake Paul

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      UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman admits he’d prefer to “gamble” in the boxing ring with Canelo Alvarez than Jake Paul.The UFC’s pound-for-pound king has been calling for a clash with undisputed super-middleweight king Canelo for close to a year but has yet to seriously get the Mexican’s attention.
      UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman wants to test himself in the boxing ringCredit: GETTY
      Usman is eager to test himself against former pound-for-pound king CaneloCredit: GETTY
      The prospect of facing YouTuber Jake Paul doesn’t interest The Nigerian NightmareCredit: AFP
      Usman, however, has also been subjected to multiple taunts from YouTuber turned boxer Paul during that time – although the social media star has done little to entice The Nigerian Nightmare to fight him.
      During an appearance on The Athlete Podcast, Usman said: “Me fighting Jake Paul, I’m helping him.
      “I beat Jake Paul, nobody cares. You’re supposed to beat him. I still get a bank account now, I still get that.
      “I beat Canelo, biggest athlete in the world, not even close, 100 million in the bank. If I’m gonna gamble, I’m gonna gamble well.”
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      Former Disney star Paul has made serious waves in the boxing world since making his pro debut in January 2020.
      The Problem Child brutally knocked out former UFC 170lb champ Tyron Woodley – who Usman dethroned in March 2019 – in the sixth round of their rematch last December.
      Usman said of the YouTuber: “Absolutely [fighting Jake Paul is a risk]. Listen, me and him get in a scrap right now, he could touch me.
      “I’m not naive or ignorant enough to think – let them put it on the news. I’m a realist.
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      “I know I’m gonna dog walk him, but at the same time, everyone has a puncher’s chance.”
      Usman’s eagerness to test himself against Canelo stems from his desire to become “the face of fight game”.
      The UFC star recently told SunSport said: “Obviously, the bigger the dream, the bigger the manifestation.
      “And the more it scares me, the more I’m willing to prepare and go through [hell] to achieve it.
      “It’s no surprise. Canelo is a tall glass for anybody – a tall pint.
      Fighting Canelo scares and excites Kamaru UsmanCredit: AFP
      “And it scares me, it scares me to death. But the real reason [I want the fight] is: I wanted to be welterweight champion, I got it.
      “I wanted to be pound-for-pound, I got it.
      “I always thought this phrase was special, and the phrase that I’m after now is: ‘The Face of the Fight Game’.
      “And Canelo, right now, can’t say [he’s the face of the fight game].
      “Yeah, he’s the face of boxing, but he can’t say he’s the face of the fight game.
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      “And I can’t claim to that as well. So, there’s only one way for me to stake claim to that.
      “And that’s taking on something that seems astronomically impossible to everyone, except myself.”
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      Inside Deontay Wilder’s $1.2million Alabama mansion on Lake Tuscaloosa, with hot tub and panic room from Fort Knox

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      FOR Deontay Wilder, home’s where the heart is.The Bronze Bomber lives in a stunning $1.2million mansion in Alabama which backs onto the famous and picturesque Lake Tuscaloosa.
      Inside Deontay Wilder’s $1.2m mansion in AlabamaCredit: Realtor
      The property boasts stunning views of Lake TuscaloosaCredit: Realtor
      The 36-year-old heavyweight boxer was born and raised in the southern state, and always has his training camps there.
      Wilder said: “I like being in Alabama.
      “I was raised here and have been here all my life, though I have homes in other states.
      “I love doing my camp here, I started out here as far as boxing is concerned and my career is concerned, and we’re going to live that out until the end of my career.”
      And with an incredible house like this, who can blame him.
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      Built in 2012, the 5,600 square-foot property boasts four bedrooms, four bathrooms and a two-car garage.
      Sadly, that won’t be enough to house Wilder’s mega car collection, but at least he has a huge driveway that he can park them on.
      Hardwood floors, an outdoor kitchen perfect for a BBQ are other ace features, as well as a lift to take you down to the basement.
      However, the home’s biggest selling point though is its location – sitting above Lake Tuscaloosa.
      The property boasts four bedroomsCredit: Realtor
      There are also four bathroomsCredit: Realtor
      The outside kitchen is perfect for a BBQCredit: Realtor
      Wilder has his own office to negotiate his fights inCredit: Realtor
      A lift takes you down to the basementCredit: Realtor
      The property is open planCredit: Realtor
      The views are unparalleled, with trees surrounding the abode – ensuring his complete privacy.
      There’s even his personal tram that takes him down into the lake.
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      Standing at 6ft 7in tall, and with a record of knocking out 41 of his 44 opponents, you wouldn’t think anyone would be brave enough to break into Wilder’s home.
      But as a family fan, he has to think about his children and reality TV missus Telli Swift.
      Wilder has his own panic room in his mansionCredit: Realtor
      A tram takes you through to Lake TuscaloosaCredit: Realtor
      The kitchen is spaciousCredit: Realtor
      An island seats up to six people at one timeCredit: Realtor
      Hardwood floors can be found throughout the propertyCredit: Realtor
      That’s why he has a panic room installed in case of intruders.
      Fitted with a steel door from the legendary Fort Knox it’s the perfect spot to hide until help is on its way.
      That said, we can’t see Deontay ducking anyone.
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      Tyson Fury ‘piping up again’ to take the shine away from Anthony Joshua’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk, says Eddie Hearn

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      EDDIE HEARN claimed Tyson Fury is “piping up again” to take the shine away from Anthony Joshua’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk. Joshua, 32, was beaten by Usyk, 35, last September but the two prepare to do battle again on August 20 in Saudi Arabia.
      Tyson Fury has confirmed he will return to boxingCredit: Getty
      Anthony Joshua, Eddie Hearn and Oleksandr UsykCredit: Reuters
      As the huge unified heavyweight world title bout edges closer, Fury, 33, has come out and announced he will make a return to boxing.
      And the timing of the Gypsy King’s revelation – who insisted he is still the best heavyweight in the world – comes as no surprise to AJ’s promoter Hearn.
      He told iFL TV: “‘I’m the best heavyweight in the world?’
      “Yeah, because Anthony Joshua is obviously fighting in a couple of weeks, so he’s going to start piping up again.
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      “All eyes are on AJ in Saudi in two weeks tonight. It’s unbelievable how quickly it’s come around.
      “A little week this week of us locking in our schedule for September, October, and November, and then off to Saudi to see AJ do the business.”
      Fury has been linked with a return fight to challenge the winner between Joshua and Usyk in what would be an undisputed title decider.
      But the 6ft 9in unbeaten star has instead turned his attention to Derek Chisora, 38, the man he beat in 2011 and 2014.
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      It is believed the pair are closing in on a deal for a trilogy bout in December at Cardiff’s 75,000-seat Principality Stadium.
      Fury said on Instagram: “I spoke to your management team, we’re all good.
      “Everything is sorted, looking good. Contract be over or a day or so. Peace out, you’re getting knocked out.”
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      Tyson Fury shows off stunning £300,000 Ferrari as boxing legend prepares to sign contract for Derek Chisora trilogy

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      TYSON FURY showed off his stunning £300,000 Ferrari as he prepares to sign a contract to fight Derek Chisora. Fury is a known car lover, owning a collection of luxury motors with his black Ferrari GTC4Lusso among his favourites.
      Tyson Fury showed off his stunning £300,000 Ferrari
      The Gypsy King posted the supercar onto his Instagram after confirming he will make a boxing comeback to face Chisora again.
      He twice beat his heavyweight rival – in 2011 and then 2014 – before the pair later went on to enjoy a friendship.
      But lately, the relationship has soured leading to talk of an unlikely trilogy bout between the two.
      According to ESPN, the fight is targeted for December in Wales, where Anthony Joshua has twice headlined.
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      And it is claimed Goldstar Promotions – the company that handles Fury’s meet-and-greets across the UK – are behind the offer.
      That is despite Hall of Fame pair Frank Warren and Bob Arum leading the WBC champion’s career in recent years.
      It remains unknown if Fury is still contracted to Arum’s Top Rank stable or Warren’s Queensberry Promotions.
      The Gypsy King and Chisora always maintained they had a verbal agreement in place for a third fight together.
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      But after Chisora picked Joshua, 32, and Dillian Whyte, 34, to beat Fury, their friendship was no more.
      It has led to recent back and forth between the two and Chisora, 38, demanded a contract be sent his way.
      He said: “Tyson, stop talking s***e, mate. Phone mummy and daddy – mummy’s Frank Warren, daddy is f***ing Bob Arum.
      “Tell them you want to hang out with me, OK? And send me the paperwork bitch.”
      But Fury, 33, hit back: “I don’t need to speak to anybody.
      “I spoke to your management team, we’re all good. Everything is sorted, looking good. Contract be over or a day or so.
      “Peace out, you’re getting knocked out.”
      Derek Chisora and Tyson Fury are in talks for a trilogy fightCredit: Getty More