Heavyweight boxing

FRANK WARREN fired a warning to Anthony Joshua that he better not ‘slip up’ against Oleksandr Usyk and ruin a showdown with Tyson Fury.AJ has been ordered to fight his WBO mandatory challenger next while Fury has a third fight with Deontay Wilder lined up.
Anthony Joshua has been warned not to ‘slip up’ in his next fightCredit: AFP
Frank Warren says Tyson Fury wants AJ in December after he’s done with Deontay WilderCredit: AFP
The British heavyweight kings looked set to meet in August in Saudi Arabia but their long-anticipated showdown fell through.
But, writing in his Daily Star column, promoter Warren said Fury still wants to fight AJ this year after he’s done with Wilder.
Warren wrote: “Tyson Fury is facing Deontay Wilder next – but let’s make it very clear now that we want Anthony Joshua in December.
“My message to Joshua is if you defend the WBO title against Oleksandr Usyk then make sure you don’t slip up.
“We will be waiting in December once Fury wipes the floor with Wilder again this summer.”
Warren also reckons that Joe Joyce could step in and face Usyk if AJ vacates the WBO belt.
But he thinks that would be a shame as it would mean an AJ vs Fury bout would not be for all four major heavyweight titles.
The promoter wrote: “There won’t be any running from Joyce as he has been patiently biding his time for that fight.
“Joyce won’t fear facing Usyk if Joshua decides he doesn’t want to face his mandatory challenger.”
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Fury’s brother Tommy also warned Joshua not to scupper the long-awaited Battle of Britain by losing to the Ukrainian.
He told talkSPORT: “You can’t let that go by. Both men aren’t ancient.
“It’s not like they’re 35 or 36, both are in the prime of their lives whether it’s going to be this year or next it doesn’t really matter.
“Both men just have to secure it from their sides. I know Tyson is going to secure it, so it’s really on AJ not to mess up like he did before.
“He’s got to take care of his business.”
Fury dethroned Wilder last February in Las Vegas to complete a remarkable return to the sport.
And Tommy is adamant his older brother will turn in a repeat performance in their Sin City trilogy fight.
He said: “Tyson’s mindset and his team’s mindset is he doesn’t care. He’s the best fighter on the planet.

“It doesn’t matter if he’s fighting Anthony Joshua or Deontay Wilder.
“That AJ fight is going to come. He’s going to knock Wilder out this time and he’s going to wish he’d never picked up the phone to fight.
“It is what it is, he’s in the mindset now, he’s absolutely untouchable, there’s no one beating Tyson but himself, that’s just the bottom line.
“He’s not bothered about who he fights. You’re going to see the best Tyson Fury.
“It shocked all of us as it was all done and cemented.

“Everyone working with Tyson and the other side of it was all confirmed and then suddenly there was a slip up and he’s fighting Wilder.
“That just shows the craziness of boxing. When something’s nailed on it’s not really nailed on.
“You never know what’s going to happen.
“I’m sure it’s going to be a great fight again and hopefully we can see the Joshua fight before the end of the year and if not maybe next year.
“I think it will still happen as it’s too big of a fight not to happen. This is one of the biggest fights ever.”

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JOHN FURY has slammed the circumstances that led to son Tyson’s fight with Anthony Joshua being abandoned in favour of a third match-up against Deontay Wilder.And he is worried the Gypsy King could LOSE his trilogy bout against his American rival.
Tyson Fury’s fight with Deontay Wilder has been labelled ‘diabolical’Credit: Getty
Fury Jr will defend his WBC belt against the American in Las Vegas on July 24 having previously hoped to face AJ to unify the division.
The timeline of the agreement, which was forced upon Fury after an arbitration ruling in the US, has led to dad John describing the scenario as ‘diabolical’ and a ‘mistake’.
In an interview with BT Sport, the 57-year-old blamed the American influence in his son’s camp, with some members deemed ‘leeches’.
He stated: “Tyson, obviously, is in a different league now – 20,000 yes men around him.
“This is what happens when you get to the top. There’s lot of leeches out there, a lot of hangers on.
“You can see what’s happening out there in America with him. Appalling work, to be honest with you.
“But that’s just my opinion, I’m straightforward. That’s Tyson’s business, he’s over 21. It’s up to him.”
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How Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder stack up ahead of the trilogy fightCredit: SUNSPORT
Fury Sr added his fear that the heavyweight unification battle may never happen with both Tyson and AJ vulnerable to defeat in their upcoming fights.
Joshua is set to face Oleksandr Usyk in defence of his world titles later this year.
Fury continued: “Anything rushed is no good, and that’s been rushed.
“He was fighting AJ. I wanted him to fight AJ. I’ve no interest in Deontay Wilder, so why has he got to fight Wilder? 
“I told him on a phone conversation, ‘Chuck the belt in the bin. Let them have it. Come back and fight AJ on the 14th of August, like was planned.'”
He added: “I’m just concerned whether Tyson can raise his game for Wilder.
It’s madness, and my son’s caught up in the middle of it. And I’m not a happy man, about any of it.John Fury
“Whether he gets complacent, makes a mistake, I don’t know. It’s got every chance of going wrong out there.
“Because I don’t like how it’s been handled. It’s been badly handled and that’s just my opinion, no-one else’s.
“Tyson knows what he’s doing. Tyson, get back on a plane, let’s have a look at the situation properly. Let’s assess it. But there’s no bright lights and glitz here, Wythenshawe.”
John Fury is chiefly concerned about ‘fair play’ impacting Tyson’s trilogy showdown with Wilder.

The 32-year-old’s stunning win over the Bronze Bomber ’embarrassed’ the American boxing powers who he believes have ‘trapped’ the pair into another fight.
The former fighter noted: “I just feel like they’ve done it all wrong. They’ve done it on the 11th hour when everybody knew about the arbitration.
“And I was told the arbitration was under control – it’s not a problem. All of a sudden at the 11th hour, it is a problem.
“Madness, but the only problem is, it’s madness, and my son’s caught up in the middle of it. And I’m not a happy man, about any of it.”

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JARRELL MILLER has been helping plot Daniel Dubois’ downfall by sparring with Bogdan Dinu. Dubois returns to the ring on June 5 against Dinu, fighting for the vacant WBA ‘interim’ title.
Bodgan Dinu, middle, pictured after sparring with Jarrell Miller
Daniel Dubois makes his return to the ring against Bodgan DinuCredit: Rex
And to prepare for the Brit, he drafted in the help of drugs cheat Miller, whose last fight was actually against the Romanian.
Dinu, 34, said: “Jarrell has a great style and I needed him for this fight. The preparation has been one of the best I have had.
“It has been a great training camp with good sparring, good coaches and I’m healthy.
“It has been good having Jarrell Miller in camp. He puts good pressure on, is heavy handed and is a strong guy. That is what I need for big fights like this.
“He is a nice guy, a funny guy and we train together. After every spar he gives me advice on what he believes will work in the fight
“I think it is a big difference between Dubois and Jarrell. Jarrell has power, skills, experience.”
Miller, 32, beat Dinu in November 2018 but has been out the ring since due to a series of failed drug tests.
It started in April 2019 before he was set to challenge Anthony Joshua, 31, for the unified titles.
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But Miller was later ruled out after returning THREE failed tests for banned substances GW1516, HGH and EPO.
The disgraced heavyweight attempted to claim they stemmed from a tainted supplement and injection into his elbow to treat an injury.
Miller later signed with US promotion Top Rank but his June 2020 comeback fight was also scrapped after another failed test.
Again, it was revealed he tested positive for GW501516 – commonly used to burn fat.
Miller for a second time protested his innocence and even put the finding down to a SEX PILL and vowed to clear his name.
The only thing currently hanging above his name is a two-year boxing ban from the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
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DILLIAN WHYTE has blasted Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk as a ‘dead fight’.And he has also slammed the Ukrainian as having ‘no punch power’.
Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk has been branded a ‘dead fight’ by Dillian WhyteCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Whyte believes Usyk does not have the power to cause AJ any troubleCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
AJ’s scrapped fight with Tyson Fury has paved the way for a new opponent this summer.
Fury quickly penned a deal for a trilogy battle against Deontay Wilder in Las Vegas.
And Joshua has been ordered to take on mandatory challenger Usyk.
Promoter Eddie Hearn has to organise the bout by May 31.
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However, Whyte believes Usyk will pose little threat to Joshua.
And he believes he would cause ‘major damage’ to his British rival should they ever meet in a rematch.
Whyte told Sky Sports: “It’s a dead fight. Usyk hasn’t looked good.
“Who has he fought at heavyweight? Chazz Witherspoon, Derek Chisora. He looked terrible in the fights. He has no punch power.
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Whyte believes Joshua is running scared of a rematch with himCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

“Okay, he’s got good movement, but it’s not nice movement. At cruiserweight his movement was nice, but at heavyweight, his movement is not nice. It’s just so negative.
“These guys know.You can say what you want about me, but there are two things that they cannot deny. 
“I always come to fight and anyone that fights me, you will know that you’ve been in a fight, regardless, win, lose or draw.
“The two fights I lost, the guys took major damage.
“Anthony Joshua almost got knocked out when I fought him. If you watch the clips back you hear him saying, ‘If I took one more body shot from him, I would have folded in half’.
“These guys know regardless, win, lose or draw. I come to give work.”
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LUIS ORTIZ has urged Anthony Joshua to fight him instead of Oleksandr Usyk.That’s because Ortiz reckons the Ukrainian is too SMALL to box as a heavyweight.
Luis Ortiz has urged Anthony Joshua not to fight Oleksandr UsykCredit: https://www.instagram.com/anthonyjoshua/
Ortiz feels former cruiserweight Usyk is too small to be competitive as a heavyweightCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
AJ’s canned clash with Tyson Fury has opened the door for a new opponent this summer.
Fury has already signed up for a third fight against Deontay Wilder in Las Vegas.
And Joshua has been ordered to take on mandatory challenger Usyk.
It’s believed Eddie Hearn has until May 31 to organise the bout.
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However, Ortiz believes the promoter should be contacting him instead of Usyk.
Ortiz feels Joshua will be too big and powerful for the ex-cruiserweight.
And he insists he is the perfect challenger for AJ to take on next.
Ortinz told BoxingScene.com: “I have been trying to get in the ring with Dillian Whyte but he refused to fight me.
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Ortiz hopes he can secure a fight with AJ following the canned Tyson Fury scrapCredit: AP:Associated Press

“So I went to the Ruiz vs Arreola fight and again I got a no, because Ruiz said he would need another tune-up.
“So now that Joshua vs Fury can’t be done, I feel that me and Joshua would be an explosive fight.
“Hearn, Joshua, Jay Jimenez, Luis DeCubas Jr, Al Haymon – I’m here and I’m ready.
“Let’s try and make this happen. Why wait? You already have the date.
“Don’t fight Usyk, he’s too small for you, he’s a cruiserweight. Give me a shot, you don’t even have to put your belts on the line.”
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TYSON FURY has been showering his wife Paris with plenty of love since she joined him in Miami.The Gypsy King, and one of his sons, left his pregnant other half behind in Morecambe last month when he jetted off to Las Vegas to train with his coach Sugarhill Steward.
Tyson Fury is clearly enjoying being back in the company of his wife ParisCredit: Instagram
The Gypsy King posted a video of himself giving his other half a smooch to his Instagram storyCredit: Instagram
Paris was clearly enjoying the early display of affection from her husbandCredit: Instagram
But they were reunited last week when Paris flew stateside with their four remaining kids.
Fury, 32, has clearly been over the moon to be back in the company of his soul mate – posting several snaps and videos of her to his Instagram.
And in a recent story update, the WBC heavyweight champion showered his doting wife with even more admiration.
On Wednesday morning, Fury uploaded a video of himself and Paris having a smooch.
A chipper and cheerful Fury said: “Good morning, Paris.”
A seemingly tired Paris then replied: “Good morning, world.”
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Tyson Fury was joined by his family in Miami last weekCredit: instagram.com/parisfury1
Fury then professed his love for his wife by saying: “Je suis Paris.”
The Furys are currently enjoying some downtime in Miami before Tyson begins his training camp for Deontay Wilder.
Fury is set to have a trilogy fight with the American on July 24 in Las Vegas.
The former unified heavyweight champion of the world was originally preparing for an undisputed title fight with fellow Brit Anthony Joshua.
But the long-awaited Battle of Britain was scuppered last week when a judge ruled that Wilder is still contractually entitled to a trilogy fight.
The tale of the tape ahead of Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder IIICredit: SUNSPORT

A venue for the third installment of Fury vs Wilder has not yet been finalised, although the 65,000-capacity Allegiant Stadium in Vegas is in the running to host the bout.
Fury begrudgingly agreed to the fight, which he’s vowed to end in emphatic fashion.
After signing his bout agreement last Sunday, he said: “Wilder, this contract is signed.
“You’re getting smashed. When I say smashed, I mean smash, smash, smash, bang.
“You’re getting knocked out. End of. One round, you’re going. I’ve got your soul, your mojo, everything.”
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ANTHONY JOSHUA has ramped up his preparations to face Oleksandr Usyk by sparring southpaw Wadi Camacho. The unified heavyweight king has had to drastically switch up training camp after his fight with Tyson Fury fell to pieces.
Anthony Joshua has ramped up his preparations to face Oleksandr Usyk by sparring southpaw Wadi Camacho
Wadi Camacho shared the images online
Wadi Camacho like Oleksandr Usyk fights as a southpaw
AJ has now turned his attention to WBO mandatory challenger Usyk by recruiting lefty sparring partners.
One of those is cruiserweight Camacho, 35, who shared recent pictures with Joshua online.
The former Commonwealth champion has not fought since September 2019, when he was beaten by Deion Jumah.
Camacho’s southpaw style was enlisted following the news Fury, 32, would be fighting Wilder, 35, next, not Joshua, 31.
The Gypsy King and AJ were closing in on a deal for an undisputed title decider on August 14 in Saudi Arabia.
But at the final hurdle, Wilder’s right to a trilogy bout with Fury was awarded after a lengthy arbitration.
The Brit drew with his heavyweight rival in 2018 but won the rematch two years later, which included a contracted third bout.
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, Fury’s side argued the stipulation expired as they instead entered talks with Joshua.

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But Wilder’s legal case later went his way and with no plans to take a step aside fee, all of a sudden AJ was left out in the cold.
The WBO, who had initially given Joshua clearance to proceed with his unification, then ordered him to face Usyk, 34.
Promoter Eddie Hearn told DAZN: “Subject to a few details from the WBO like the purse bid, that is the first fight.
“It looks like the end of August. Since the [Kubrat] Pulev fight, AJ’s whole life has been about the Fury fight. 
“His training, his sparring, everything has been geared to that.  So now we have to reset, he’s fighting Usyk, a southpaw.
“He had no problem fighting Usyk so he said if you feel like the deal is right, let’s proceed.”
Oleksandr Usyk is Anthony Joshua’s WBO mandatory challengerCredit: Getty
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