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      Tyson Fury promises to show ‘what a real man does to a fake one’ when he fights Anthony Joshua in unification clash

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      TYSON FURY has vowed to knock out Anthony Joshua and stated he will show ‘what a real man does to a fake one’.The Gypsy King has signed a two-fight deal to face his British compatriot, with their first undisputed contest expected to be held in Saudi Arabia in August.
      Tyson Fury believes he will knock out Anthony Joshua as he won’t be able to take his powerCredit: Rex
      Joshua could face Fury in their first undisputed title encounter in Saudi Arabia later this yearCredit: Rex
      And the 32-year-old has spoke of his disappointment that he can’t inflict a first professional defeat on Joshua after Andy Ruiz Jr stopped him in New York.
      Speaking to ESPN, the WBC king said: “It was important to me a year or so ago when he was unbeaten, but I seen him get knocked out before, it takes the cherry off the cake.
      “Before the loss against Ruiz, people thought that he had a chance against me.
      “Now if you look at all these boxing forums and all the votes and stuff it’s 90 per cent in my favour.
      “I really love challenges, when people don’t think I can win fights, that’s when I rise to the challenge.
      “Anthony Joshua, he’s a British guy, he’s got a few belts, so we’ll make the fight happen and I’ll show you what a real man does to a fake one in the AJ fight.”
      Fury also believes it will be an easy night’s work as he claimed AJ won’t be able to stand up to his power.
      He added: “It’s pretty simple – hit him in the face a few times and he’ll fall over.

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      “He doesn’t have the biggest heart, he hasn’t got the most resilience and he’s not the hardest to hit.
      “When I land it’s gonna be over quite quickly.”
      Fury hasn’t fought since February 2019 after he dethroned Deontay Wilder in the seventh round to win the WBC strap in Las Vegas.
      And the unbeaten Mancunian is back in Sin City where he is training alongside Billy Joe Saunders.
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      Andy Ruiz Jr shows off epic body transformation ahead of return after shedding two stone since Anthony Joshua defeat

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      ANDY RUIZ JR is looking in tip-top shape for his fresh assault on the heavyweight crown.The former world champion shocked fans when downing Anthony Joshua in 2019 despite his portly frame.
      Andy Ruiz Jr claims to be at 257lbs ahead of his return to the ringCredit: Marc Aspland – The Times
      Andy Ruiz Jr has told reporters he’s currently weighing 257lbs, two weeks out from his return against Chris Arreola.He weighed 268lbs for the first Anthony Joshua fight and 283lbs for the rematch.PBC/FOX showed this image comparison during their broadcast last night. pic.twitter.com/tj30JD9CMG— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) April 18, 2021

      And he piled on even more pounds, after enjoying the lifestyle that comes with being world heavyweight king, for his rematch defeat to the Brit in December 2019.
      It defeat remains his last appearance in the ring, but that changes on May 1 when the 31-year-old meets Chris Arreola in California.
      Ahead of the fight, Ruiz Jr has switched up his training regime and shed two stone in comparison to his AJ loss.
      The Mexican-American weighed in at 268lbs when defeating Joshua and 283lbs in their December 2019 rematch.
      But, after a fresh image of the fighter was released by PBC/Fox, via Michael Benson, Ruiz Jr is down at 257lbs as the fight draws into view.
      Should he get back into winning form, a potential showdown with Dillian Whyte is on the cards – as revealed by SunSport earlier this month.
      Ruiz Jr will face veteran championship contender Arreola in confident mood having revamped his training routine.
      He told Fight Hub TV: “I’ve always been overweight and now I’ve been dropping weight normally and in the right way; by eating right, not just wearing the sauna suit, starving yourself…
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      “Because that’s what I used to do back in the day. But now that we’re eating the right things, we’re working on the right things, I feel amazing.
      “I can do better stuff that I couldn’t do before because of my big gut, I had chi-chis, I had t**s that wouldn’t let me throw the right punches and all that.
      “But now I’m more motivated, I’m more dedicated in this sport and sky’s the limit.”

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      Andy Ruiz Jr shows off epic body transformation ahead of return after shedding two stone since Anthony Joshua loss

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      ANDY RUIZ JR is looking in tip-top shape for his fresh assault on the heavyweight crown.The former world champion shocked fans when downing Anthony Joshua in 2019 despite his portly frame.
      Andy Ruiz Jr claims to be at 257lbs ahead of his return to the ringCredit: Marc Aspland – The Times
      Andy Ruiz Jr has told reporters he’s currently weighing 257lbs, two weeks out from his return against Chris Arreola.He weighed 268lbs for the first Anthony Joshua fight and 283lbs for the rematch.PBC/FOX showed this image comparison during their broadcast last night. pic.twitter.com/tj30JD9CMG— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) April 18, 2021

      And he piled on even more pounds, after enjoying the lifestyle that comes with being world heavyweight king, for his rematch defeat to the Brit in December 2019.
      It defeat remains his last appearance in the ring, but that changes on May 1 when the 31-year-old meets Chris Arreola in California.
      Ahead of the fight, Ruiz Jr has switched up his training regime and shed two stone in comparison to his AJ loss.
      The Mexican-American weighed in at 268lbs when defeating Joshua and 283lbs in their December 2019 rematch.
      But, after a fresh image of the fighter was released by PBC/Fox, via Michael Benson, Ruiz Jr is down at 257lbs as the fight draws into view.
      Should he get back into winning form, a potential showdown with Dillian Whyte is on the cards – as revealed by SunSport earlier this month.
      Ruiz Jr will face veteran championship contender Arreola in confident mood having revamped his training routine.
      He told Fight Hub TV: “I’ve always been overweight and now I’ve been dropping weight normally and in the right way; by eating right, not just wearing the sauna suit, starving yourself…
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      “Because that’s what I used to do back in the day. But now that we’re eating the right things, we’re working on the right things, I feel amazing.
      “I can do better stuff that I couldn’t do before because of my big gut, I had chi-chis, I had t**s that wouldn’t let me throw the right punches and all that.
      “But now I’m more motivated, I’m more dedicated in this sport and sky’s the limit.”

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      Tyson Fury meets Anthony Joshua’s conqueror Andy Ruiz Jr in Las Vegas and calls him his ‘brother in Christ’

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      TYSON FURY has met up with heavyweight Andy Ruiz Jr for the first time at a charity event in Las Vegas, nearly two years after he sensationally knocked out Anthony Joshua.Ruiz stepped in at late notice to fight Joshua in June 2019 and proceeded to drop the Briton four times on his way to becoming unified world champion.
      Ruiz produced one of the biggest shocks in heavyweight history when he beat JoshuaCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Six months later the pair rematched in Saudi Arabia, with Joshua re-claiming his belts via a unanimous decision victory.
      And Fury, who is waiting on an announcement for his hotly-anticipated undisputed clash with AJ, finally came face to face with the Mexican-American at an event which was hosted by a boxing friend of both Ruiz and The Gypsy King.
      Ruiz posted a series of pictures with Fury on social media alongside the caption: “Had the pleasure of meeting my brother in Christ.”
      The pair also spoke at the Nevada-based charity occasion about the struggles they have faced in their lives.
      Fury began: “I became world heavyweight champion in 2015, within six months I was back down to nothing again.
      “I had a lot of mental health problems, depressed, anxiety, struggling with alcohol and drug abuse. And I didn’t wanna live anymore, I tried to take my own life.
      “A few years later, I asked God to help me in my life and asked for forgiveness.
      And Ruiz then went on to add: “It just feels so good to express what we’ve all been through.
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      “Anything is possible. No-one believed I would become heavyweight champion of the world, being overweight, being chubby.
      “But I kept praying to God and I ended up becoming the first Mexican heavyweight champion of the world.”
      The boxing world is waiting on a date and venue to be confirmed for Fury-Joshua, with Saudi Arabia looking the likely location and July 24 the muted day.
      Meanwhile, Ruiz returns to the ring for the first time since defeat to Joshua in December 2019 when he faces Chris Arreola on May 1. More

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      Boxing fans express concern for Oscar De La Hoya after ‘train wreck’ interview on Jake Paul vs Ben Askren card

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      BOXING fans expressed their concerns for legend Oscar De La Hoya following his appearance on the Jake Paul vs Ben Askren broadcast.The Golden Boy joined the Triller broadcast team early this morning ahead of Frank Mir’s clash with Steve Cunningham.
      Oscar De La Hoya’s appearance on the Triller broadcast sparked concern among boxing fansCredit: TRILLER
      Oscar De La Hoya didn’t appear to be clear-minded during his appearance on the Triller broadcastCredit: TRILLER
      And moments into his interview, it became apparent the Olympian wasn’t completely sound of mind.
      De La Hoya slurred his words at times and repeated himself on several occasions.
      And viewers of the broadcast were quick to share their worries for the six-weight boxing world champion, who has previously admitted to abusing substances in the past.
      One said: “Oscar De La Hoya looks like he’s been partying before and during this entire show.”
      Another boxing said: “This is a train wreck with Oscar De La Hoya.”
      And another said: “They need to get Oscar De La Hoya off the mic.”
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      One remarked: “What in God’s name happened to the classy Oscar De La Hoya? Sounds drunk af.”
      De La Hoya, 48, is gearing up for a return to the ring in the summer – nearly 13 years after hanging up his gloves.
      When asked about his July 3 comeback, De La Hoya said: “You can expect a f***ing real fight. A real fight.
      “Whoever I pick to be my opponent. You bet your ass that I’m gonna be the best motherf****r out there.
      Oscar De La Hoya is gearing up to return to the ring on July 3Credit: Getty

      “I always fought the very best, and I’m proud of that. And whoever it is, I’ve been retired for 14 years.
      “But guess what I’m pick the very best.”
      He added: “I don’t care who it is.
      “I will fight until the end, I will bleed until the end. And I will go down to the end.”
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      Ben Askren brands Jake Paul clash a ‘circus’ fight hours before bout Triller showdown with YouTuber

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      BEN ASKREN admits his showdown with Jake Paul is a ‘circus’ fight.The former UFC welterweight will throw down with the YouTuber in a boxing match in Atlanta, Georgia in just a matter of hours.
      Ben Askren has branded his clash with Jake Paul a circus fightCredit: Instagram @triller
      Ben Askren’s clash with Jake Paul will headline the latest Triller Fight Club eventCredit: Instagram @triller
      Askren’s clash with the younger Paul brother will mark his professional boxing debut.
      And Funky – who retired from MMA in November 2019 – admits the bout is far from a real spectacle.
      He tweeted: “People love fist fights. People love circuses. Hope you enjoy tonight.”
      Paul is brimming with confidence ahead of his clash with the former One Championship and Bellator 170lb champion, so much so he reckons he won’t lay a glove on him.
      He told ESPN: “Go Google Ben Askren’s striking. Hahaha.
      “It’s not going to go that long, it’s not going to go that long.

      “I don’t even think he’ll hit me. I haven’t been hit one time in the face in my past two fights.
      “So I haven’t even been punched as pro boxer one time. Nate Robinson landed one body shot in a clinch.
      “I don’t think Ben Askren will even hit me. That’s my prediction.”
      Paul, 24, reckons Askren won’t make it to the third round, saying: “I don’t believe he makes it out of two rounds.
      “Look at the guy, he has a beer belly so he clearly didn’t take training camp seriously.
      Jake Paul has vowed to knock out Ben Askren in two roundsCredit: Instagram @triller

      “We all did the talking and the entertainment s*** but now it’s time to let the fists fly.”
      Askren, 36, believes he’ll drag the former Disney actor into deep waters, telling ESPN: “TKO [in] round seven.”
      He added: “Because I don’t have a huge amount of power. It’ll take me some time to wear him down and make him hate his life.
      “And then eventually he’s gonna say, ‘Hey look, I’m a rich celebrity.
      “I don’t need to get f–king punched anymore. I’m just gonna roll over.'”
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      Watch sickening moment Majidov SNAPS ankle as he is floored by Fedosov on Williams vs Andrade undercard

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      ANDREY FEDOSOV floored Magomedrasul Majidov to pull off a brutal knockout upset that exploded the favourite’s ankle.Having not fought for two-and-a-half years, the Russian was expected to be comfortably brushed aside on the undercard of Liam Williams versus Demetrius Andrade.

      And yet, in only the first round, 34-year-old Majidov hit the deck after his opponent connected with a cool right-hander.
      Fedosov’s blow had buckled his ankle, making it incredibly difficult for him to stand as the referee allowed the fight to continue.
      The highly-rated Azerbaijani clambered back to his feet but was on the canvas again within seconds after another barrage.
      Majidov, who downed Anthony Joshua at the 2011 Worlds, held his ankle and made clear his night was done.
      Medics rushed on to attend to the stricken fighter, whose swollen ankle had ballooned drastically by the time he was carried out of the ring.
      Trainer John David Jackson confirmed post-fight that the joint was broken.
      It was Majidov’s first pro defeat in his fourth fight having KO’d Tom Little on the undercard of Joshua’s win over Andy Ruiz Jr in 2019.
      Fedosov, 35, has now won his last eight fights, a run stretching over seven years thanks to his period of inactivity.
      Andrey Fedosov (left) claimed a shock victory on Saturday nightCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Magomedrasul Majidov suffered a nasty-looking ankle injury in the lossCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Fans were left crediting both fighters, including Majidov for fighting on after first crumbling.
      Twitter user Callum wrote: “What a warrior. Heavy punch that hit him in first place but still wants to fights on with snapped ankle. Speedy recovery Maj.”
      Bernie added: “Even gets up after breaking his ankle!”
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      Deontay Wilder vows to show his ‘greatness’ in his long-awaited return from brutal Tyson Fury TKO loss

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      DEONTAY WILDER has vowed to show his ‘greatness’ when he finally returns to the ring.Wilder’s five-year reign as WBC king came to an end last February courtesy of a seventh-round TKO loss to Tyson Fury, a defeat that scuppered his own hopes of a unification bout with Anthony Joshua.
      Deontay Wilder hasn’t set foot inside the ring since losing to Tyson Fury last FebruaryCredit: Reuters
      But The Bronze Bomber has vowed to show his ‘greatness’ when he returns to the ringCredit: EPA
      The Olympian hasn’t set foot inside the ring since that fateful night at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena.
      But the Bronze Bomber insists his passion for the sweet science hasn’t disappeared – despite his lengthy hiatus.
      During an appearance on the We Might Need Counselling Podcast, Wilder said: “We in it for a reason.
      “I love it. I’m in love with it. But trust is hard to come by because it’s money.
      “Desperate times call for desperate measures. “It’s a sport that I love, and I’m going to continue to do it and show my greatness in it.
      “I got a lot of things that I want to do in this sport. But politics play a big part in certain things happening. Management, promotion companies.

      “Certain guys don’t want their fighters to fight certain guys because they plan for their guys. “It’s a lot that goes on.”
      Despite being adamant he still loves boxing, Wilder, 35, believes the sport is currently ‘a money-driven business’.
      He added: “It has a lot to do with the politics of boxing. Period. Boxing is a dirty business, man.
      “Some people would say it’s a business, but it’s a good business when you are making money.
      “I guess everyone is happy when they are making money.
      Deontay Wilder has vowed to make a bang in his return to the heavyweight divisionCredit: Getty

      “It’s a money-driven business. I’m not going to bash my sport, although I speak facts of it. It’s a monster of a sport.”
      Wilder vowed to return to the ring in 2021 late last year but has yet to land an opponent for his comeback fight.
      A bout with fellow former champ Andy Ruiz Jr was mooted, although Mexico’s first heavyweight king has since been matched up with Chris Arreola.
      Brit Dillian Whyte recently called out the Olympic bronze medallist, writing on Instagram: “I want to punish Deontay Wilder.
      “The coward is full of fear. Come see me fraud clown.”
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