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    Tyson Fury once sent ‘concerned text’ to Dillian Whyte and ‘looked after’ rival but was ‘repaid with BS tweets’

    TYSON FURY sent what he described as a “concerned text” to Dillian Whyte in 2019 – and said he “looked after” his rival only to be “repaid with BS tweets”.Whyte, 32, blasted Fury on Twitter, calling him a “Gypsy Coward” and claimed he left the WBC champion “pathetically sobbing on the canvas” during sparring.
    Tyson Fury is embroiled in a Twitter feud with Dillian Whyte
    This is the text Fury claims he sent to Whyte
    But the Gypsy King, 32, hit back by posting a text he says he sent Whyte after the heavyweight laboured past Mariusz Wach in Saudi Arabia on the undercard of Anthony Joshua’s rematch win against Andy Ruiz Jr.
    Fury tweeted: “This is a text I sent @dillianwhyte back in December after his fight with Wach, I was concerned about him so I reached out to him.
    “And this is how people treat you when your (sic) nice to them!!”
    At the time the Brixton puncher had only just been cleared of any doping charges by United Kingdom Anti Doping, after it was revealed an ‘adverse finding’ emerged in his pre-fight drug test before beating Oscar Rivas last July.
    Whyte lost his position as WBC mandatory with Fury going on to replace him and beat Deontay Wilder for the belt.
    Fury claimed he realised Whyte was frustrated, and texted him encouraging words.
    But the Gypsy King says this is not the first time he has helped out the British heavyweight while he was embroiled in a doping scandal.
    Whyte was in 2012 banned for two years after testing positive for a banned substance, which he later proved came from a tainted supplement.

    Fury claimed he hired the suspended heavyweight as a sparring partner while he was on the sidelines to financially help Whyte out.
    He said: “And by the way when he was out on a ban years ago I kept him going with bringing him in to my camps sparing (sic) and paying him and looking after him like egg in a cake & this is how I’m repaid with BS tweets.
    “There is a saying people take kindness for a weakness. & another men meet before mountains.”
    Whyte responded to Fury’s picture: “Luke the fake professional victim looking for more attention stop running & fight me you coward.”
    Fury claimed he sent words of encouragement to Whyte after he fought Mariusz Wach
    Whyte and Fury are former sparring partners
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    Dillian Whyte vs Alexander Povetkin 2: UK start time, stream, TV channel, ring walks, undercard for Rumble On The Rock

    DILLIAN WHYTE faces Alexander Povetkin in a huge rematch TOMORROW as he aims to get his heavyweight world title hopes back on track.The Body Snatcher, 32, was stunned by the former world champ Povetkin, 41, in Eddie Hearn’s backyard in August 2020 and this time they clash over in Gibraltar.
    How the fighters compare ahead of their massive rematch
    What time is Whyte vs Povetkin 2?

    Whyte vs Povetkin 2 takes place on Saturday, March 27.
    The main event ring walks are set to start from 10.45pm – 11.45pm local time.
    The Europa Point Sports Complex in Gibraltar hosts the event.

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    What TV channel and live stream is Whyte vs Povetkin 2 on?

    Whyte vs Povetkin 2 will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Box Office in the UK.
    Sky Sports Box office will begin their coverage at 6pm.
    The event will cost £19.95 to purchase.

    Dillian Whyte was stunned by a Alexander Povetkin KO in AugustCredit: Matchroom/Mark Robinson
    Why is Whyte vs Povetkin 2 in Gibraltar?
    Whyte has his fight training camps in Portugal.
    The pay-per-view clash was moved from Wembley to Gibraltar when travel restrictions between Portugal and the UK would have forced Whyte to quarantine for ten days in a designated hotel before the must-win clash.
    What is the Whyte vs Povetkin 2 undercard?
    Ricky Hatton’s son Campbell, 19, makes his professional debut on the stacked card.

    Ted Cheeseman vs JJ Metcalf (British super-welterweight title)
    Fabio Wardley vs Eric Molina (heavyweight)
    Youssef Khoumari vs Kane Baker (super-featherweight)
    Chris Kongo vs Michael Mickinson (WBO global welterweight title)
    Eric Pfeifer vs Nick Webb (heavyweight)
    Campbell Hatton vs Jesus Ruiz (debut)

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    What have they said?
    Whyte: “I lost to him but he was done – they were saying ‘we are pulling you out at the end of this round.
    “They know him better than me. It’s hard for me to say what they were thinking, but don’t worry, I’ll try and help their hand this time. I definitely want to knock him out, one hundred percent.”
    Povetkin: “There was no such conversation in the corner [to stop the fight last time round].
    “The people who know me know that I fight until the end. You can’t throw the towel in until the referee stops the fight.”

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    Tyson Fury called out by Andy Ruiz Jr as Anthony Joshua conqueror roars ‘I took s*** for granted’ after losing 40LBS

    ANDY RUIZ JR has vowed to win Tyson Fury’s heavyweight world title belt to complete the set following a dramatic weight loss programme.Having already claimed the IBF, IBO and WBO championships in his stunning upset of Anthony Joshua, the Mexican-American is back on the warpath and training hard.
    Andy Ruiz Jr has named Tyson Fury as one opponent he wants to fightCredit: Youtube
    British champ Fury holds the WBC belt – the only main title Ruiz Jr is yet to winCredit: Reuters
    Ruiz Jr, 31, has built a career despite his portly figure and is finally getting a grip on his weight.
    He ballooned to 22 stone after his rematch defeat to Joshua, a contest for which his preparation was far from ideal.
    Having dropped 40lb the former champ is looking far leaner for his next bout and called out current WBC belt-holder Fury.
    He told his YouTube channel: “In my other fights, I weighed 270 pounds, 280 pounds and had to lose 20 pounds just to gain my weight.
    “I would always do it the wrong way, use plastic, try to lose weight at the last minute, empty myself.
    “I’m ready to get my belts back, not just my belts, I’m coming for you Tyson Fury – I need this WBC.”
    On May 1, he will end an 18-month spell away from the ring and face veteran Chris Arreola in California.
    And Ruiz Jr has admitted to taking his previous success ‘for granted’.
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    He stated: “I had all the belts.
    “But I took that s*** for granted.
    “Now it’s more motivation, to be here with more champions, dedicated people, I’m delighted to be here.”

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    Tyson Fury has £5k heavyweight Infinity Hot Tub delivered to Morecambe home just days after signing Anthony Joshua deal

    TYSON FURY is enjoying a heavyweight delivery after receiving a stunning £5k Infinity Hot Tub only days after penning his £200million two-bout deal to fight Anthony Joshua.The Gypsy King, who this week treated himself to a trio of 75-inch Samsung smart TVs at his Morecambe home, is currently preparing for his mega-unification showdown this summer.
    Tyson Fury has received a heavyweight Hot Tub delivery
    The Gypsy King has treated himself to a £5k ‘Summer Breeze’ model from Infinity Hot TubsCredit: Reuters
    Tyson Fury took delivery of three £800 Samsung TVsCredit: Splash
    And the 32-year-old will have plenty of time to focus his mind and relax away from the rigours of training with his new arrival.
    Fury’s new purchase, which will soon be followed by his and wife Paris’s sixth child, arrived courtesy of North East company Infinity Hot Tubs.
    SunSport understands that the WBC champion opted for ‘The Summer Breeze’ model, which is available for £4,995.
    And it is a whole lot more than just bubbles, with the company describing the model as ‘the ultimate Family spa Packed with Technology!’ 
    It reads: “The spa features include – 86 Jets including Impulse spinning jets and directional jets, seating for up to five people, Bluetooth Connectivity to a waterproof audio system, a built in three stage water purification system, a steel frame and full body insulation and more!
    “The spa is built to the highest specifications and we are proud to have this product in our range.”
    It has already proven to be a knockout with the boxing star as he happily posed to plug the tub in a video for the ever-expanding business.
    The 6ft 9in fighter said: “It’s Tyson Fury, AKA the Gypsy King, the heavyweight champion of the world.
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    How the two British heavyweight stars compareCredit: The Sun

    “Big shout-out to Infinity Hot Tubs for delivering me this absolutely fantastic hot tub. Check out their website for more details.”
    And SunSport also understands that the fan-favourite will soon be receiving another delivery from Infinity Hot Tubs.
    Fury has ordered another model for his Morecambe-based gym, near the town’s football stadium, to help him relax as he prepares to try and earn undisputed glory against AJ.
    Fury and Joshua have been locked in talks to face-off in an all-British heavyweight unification showdown this summer.
    WBC heavyweight king Fury, 32, recently vented his frustration at the contracts not being signed – claiming he had stopped eating and training while drinking up to 12 pints of lager per day.
    The delivery proved to be a knockout with the WBC champCredit: Infinity Hot Tubs Ltd
    The boxing star happily posed alongside his new toy and encouraged fans to check out the company’s dealsCredit: Infinity Hot Tubs Ltd
    Some were worried it would put his blockbuster bout with AJ, 31, in serious jeopardy.
    But now the fight has finally been CONFIRMED with the two Brits going toe-to-toe twice later this year in a deal worth a staggering £200million.
    However, a couple of key details missing from the fine print were where and when the huge clash would take place.
    Saudi Arabia appears to be a front-runner, while Eddie Hearn has previously said the US, Dubai, Qatar and Singapore are also options.

    However, the Matchroom mogul has now revealed he’s been taken back by an 11th-hour offer from a wealthy individual in the Far East.
    Ideally, all parties involved with Joshua vs Fury are keen for fans to attend what’s been deemed the biggest fight in British boxing history.
    There are still Covid restrictions in place in the Middle East, however, springing the possibility that the fight could be delayed until November time.
    Hearn says the individual from said mystery country, will want fans in attendance too, even if it were just 1,000 spectators.
    Anthony Joshua and his fellow Brit have agreed a £200m two-fight dealCredit: Instagram More

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    Dillian Whyte net worth: How much money does the Body Snatcher have and what is his purse for Alexander Povetkin?

    DILLIAN WHYTE has had an impressive career as a boxer since turning professional back in 2011. The Body Snatcher has been in some big money-making fights and has racked up huge wins along the way.
    Dillian Whyte will take on Alexander Povetkin for the second time in six months on SaturdayCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
    Dillian Whyte was knocked out by Alexander Povetkin in their last clashCredit: Mark Robinson
    And this weekend, he looks to bag another as he takes on Alexander Povetkin in a rematch from their explosive fight last summer.
    What is Dillian Whyte’s net worth?
    Whyte has been in some massive fights in his career, including one which he lost against heavyweight superstar Anthony Joshua back in 2015.
    But the 32-year-old has wins over Derek Chisora (x2), Oscar Rivas, Robert Helenius, Joseph Parker and Marius Wach.
    Across his career, Whyte has made millions in earnings.

    And according to Sportekz, his net worth stands at £5.1million.
    Following his loss to AJ, Whyte notched over 10 wins in a row and turned himself into a pay-per-view attraction in the UK.
    His entertaining fighting style has afforded him the luxury of commanding big purses, such as the £4m pay-day he made to fight Povetkin last August.
    Whyte, however, could’ve made even more money had fans been present at the clash.
    What is Dillian Whyte’s purse for the Alexander Povetkin rematch?
    Whyte is expected to make around the same amount he made for the first fight with Povetkin.
    The Body Snatcher pocketed £4m for his effort in the first clash with the Russian last summer, but he could make even more this time.
    Whyte has been training in Portugal for his rematch with PovetkinCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
    The pay-per-view numbers are expected to beat out the buys from the last fight and there will be 500 fans in attendance at the Europa Sports Complex.
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    Inside tiny Europa Point Sports Complex where Dillian Whyte will take on Alexander Povetkin in front of 500 fans

    DILLIAN WHYTE is just days away from his shot at boxing redemption.On Saturday night the London-based brawler will rematch against Alexander Povetkin at the Europa Point Sports Complex in Gibraltar.
    The ring is being constructed ready for Whyte vs PovetkinCredit: RockMedia
    Dillian Whyte is gunning for revenge this weekend
    The Body Snatcher is aiming to avenge his stunning fifth-round KO defeat to the veteran Russian in August.
    There will be 500 fans in attendance at the arena in what has been dubbed ‘Rumble on the Rock’.
    Gibraltar became the first country in the world to complete its vaccine rollout for the entire population.
    There have been 4,000 cases of coronavirus and 94 deaths in a country with around 34,000 people.
    Life is slowly getting back to normal with socialising allowed but there is a curfew from midnight until 5am.
    This means fans will be in attendance for every hammer blow between two heavyweight sluggers.
    The Europa has a capacity of just over 8,000, but the big crossroads boxing fight will be in a hall at the site.
    The arena is busy getting prepared for a night of top-class boxing action. It is more used to holding music festivals and also is the venue for the Island Games.
    There will be only 500 fans in the arena to watch the big fight
    Gibraltar has vaccinated its entire population against coronavirus
    Whyte and Povetkin met face to face for the final presserCredit: /Mark Robinson#3/ Matchroom Boxing

    Whyte is spending fight week on a £143million super yacht in Gibraltar in the run-up to the ‘Rumble on the Rock’.
    And the former British heavyweight champion will be training outside in the warm weather on Wednesday in a ring floating in the middle of the harbour.
    Whyte is competing outside of England for the second time in his last three outings when he meets Povetkin.
    Both men go into their rematch having lost twice in their career, with another defeat potentially costing either boxer a chance of competing for a world title.
    Despite losing the first fight, Whyte is still the favourite in the rematchCredit: /Dave Thompson#3/ Matchroom Boxing
    The two gave everything in their first fight, that Povetkin won by KOCredit: Mark Robinson
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    Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury’s incredible body transformations since pair last fought ahead of £500m-plus clash

    ANTHONY JOSHUA showed off his powerful and toned physique in a recent training clip – and Tyson Fury is sweating it out ahead of their undisputed clash.The two Brits have signed a £500million two-fight deal to put their titles on the line this year.
    Joshua is looking big and bulky in his training clipsCredit: Instagram
    Fury is looking to be in fine condition as he edges closer to the Joshua mega-fightCredit: Instagram @gypsyking101
    AJ’s promoter Eddie Hearn says the first fight will be ‘in June or July’ and is closing in on a date and venue for this.
    In the meantime both boxers are keeping themselves in tip-top shape ahead of one of the most mouthwatering clashes of all time.
    FURY FIGHTING FIT
    Fury has not fought since he battered Deontay Wilder into a seventh-round stoppage to win the WBC heavyweight title.
    That memorable night in February 2020 Fury weighed in at 19st 7lbs – the third heaviest of his career.
    Fury weighed in heavy for the Wilder rematch as he wanted the power to KO the AmericanCredit: Reuters
    Wilder’s one-punch power was negated by Fury’s own heavy handsCredit: Getty

    He insisted it was so he had the power to KO Wilder – and he wasn’t wrong.
    While the Gypsy King will aim to stick around that weight, he has continued to try and keep himself in shape, regularly sharing gut-busting runs and gym sessions on his social media accounts.
    He claimed he was drinking ‘between eight, ten, 12 pints of lager a day’ earlier this month – but whether this is true is up for debate.
    Fury is certainly a LONG way from the dark days when he ballooned up to 28st as he battled depression in the aftermath of his famous 2015 victory against Wladimir Klitschko.
    The Gypsy King may have claimed he is back boozing – but his gym sessions show his eye is firmly on the prizeCredit: Instagram @gypsyking101
    Fury regularly shares sweaty workout clips on his social mediaCredit: Instagram @gypsyking101
    Fury’s weight-loss journey has been nothing short of sensationalCredit: Refer to Caption

    BULKED AJ
    Joshua is rarely seen out of shape – but he has sported different physiques in the last couple of years.
    For the Andy Ruiz Jr rematch in December 2019, a slimmed down AJ got his revenge with a speedy in-out unanimous points win.
    He was also trim in his last fight in November last year when he proved far too good for Bulgarian veteran Kubrat Pulev.
    But in a recent social media snap, AJ looked back to being bulkier and more muscular as he prepares to face 6ft 9in, 19st Fury.
    AJ looked light on his feet when he easily beat Kubrat Pulev in NovemberCredit: AP

    Sharing a photo of his toned physique with veins popping out, AJ captioned the snap: “My inspiration is my determination.”
    Fans and fellow pros were quick to laud the Watford-born fighter’s physique in the comments section, including ex-footballer Jamie Redknapp.
    The all-Brit clash is moving closer to being finalised, according to Matchroom boss Eddie Hearn.
    Speaking to iFL TV, Hearn said: “A lot has been occurring, I’m actually on my world travels next week to try finalise a few deals around the world, to get things moving.
    “[There has been] a lot of really positive conversations, I’ve had a good chat with Bob [Arum, Fury’s promoter], he’s working hard, we’re working hard, we are making a lot of progress.
    “And now we are approachingh the period of ‘let’s try and close these site deals’ and that will be the number one priority for next week.”

    Joshua might be ensuring he has the power to deliver a stunning KO of FuryCredit: Instagram
    The WBA, WBO and IBF champ looks muscular all over in trainingCredit: Instagram
    Joshua was slimmed down as he easily won his rematch against Andy Ruiz Jr in 2019Credit: Getty
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    Whyte vs Povetkin: Kane Baker shows off incredible body transformation after losing 6st and goes from banker to PPV star

    KANE BAKER has gone from fat banker to super-feather PPV boxing star thanks to the love of a good woman.Aged 19, the 5ft 8in Brummie was a 15st bank clerk getting out of breath just from screaming combinations at the pub TV.
    Kane Baker was around 15st at his heaviest but is now boxing around the 9st mark
    Super-feather star Kane Baker credits his fiance Coral with turning his life around
    But this Saturday the self proclaimed ‘Boxing Fan with a Licence’ will star on the Dillian Whyte vs Alexander Povetkin undercard from the Rock of Gibraltar.
    Thanks to feeder, trainer and fiance Coral, the 14-7 fans’ favourite will take on Youssef Khoumari at just 9st 4lbs live on Sky Sports Box Office.
    The transformation is incredible and at times, without an army of trainers and nutritionists to help, brutal too.
    The 30-year-old told SunSport: “Around the age of 21, when I was working in a bank, I was my heaviest of 15st. 
    “The family motto after a meal was ‘give it to Kane, he’ll eat it’.
    “Then I got with my missus who is super-fit and she just started making me run.
    “I tried to convince her that I was from a family that was not genetically made to ever have a six-pack. I had convinced myself of that and her too I’m sure.
    Kane Baker fights on the Dillian Whyte vs Alexander Povetkin undercard on Saturday
    “But she would kick me out of bed at 4am in the morning and send me running.
    “She encouraged me to do more white collar fights, so sometimes I would do two-a-weekend and she would come with me.
    “Then we got dogs that need loads of exercise so I am always running with them too.
    “She obviously still fell for me when I was big, so she fancied me anyway, but she has always just wanted me to be more healthy.”

    As a roofer Kane Baker would wear extra layers and do all the hard graft to help him lose weight
    Kane Baker went from bloated boxing fan to PPV star thanks to his missus
    Baker quit the bank and started labouring for a roofing firm where the beer flowed after work and the grub was fast and greasy.
    So to help him stay in shape he would starve himself and do all the hard work himself – in extra layers – while the boys enjoyed their junk food.
    He said: “When I was roofing I wouldn’t really eat much at all and when you are in a van with a load of lads eating McDonald’s and KFC it is hard, it is very hard.
    “I would put extra jumpers on and do all the labouring work myself to keep burning fat.
    “By the time I was 24 I had got down to around 13st and was doing white collar fights. I turned pro at 26 and started boxing at 11st and I have kept gradually coming down from there.
    “Now I can eat three or four meals a day because Coral researches and weighs it all and I am always under 10st.”
    BENN FIGHT AND GOADING BELLEW
    Baker made a 4-0 start to the paid ranks with the respected Black Country Boxing team but lost his unbeaten start in 2017 to the son of a childhood idol, just so he could give his die-hard followers an unforgettable night.
    “I didn’t even know what it meant to be a journeyman or ‘go on the road’ before I took the Conor Benn fight,” he said. “I took that because I thought I could win.
    “I had watched Conor’s career, I loved his dad and Conor had boxed a few lads I knew and I thought I could do better than they had.
    “And all the people – who are not fans, they are my mates – who had bought white collar tickets to watch me fight strangers, were suddenly given the chance to go to York Hall and watch their mate fight a member of the Benn family.
    “I was never ever turning that down.”
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    Baker grew up idolising fighters like Nigel Benn so loved boxing his son ConorCredit: Reuters

    Whyte hand selected Baker for his show thanks to the fanbase he has grown during lockdown.
    The down-to-earth lad enjoyed two fights inside 13 days, losing one on October 4 and then stunning Tony Bellew-managed Meshech Spear on October 17.
    The late-notice Peterborough win even finished with Baker on the top rope goading his gutted hero like a WWE wrestler.
    “I absolutely love Tony Bellew,” he said. “I am a massive fan. But someone had sent me a video where he called me ‘tit’. 
    “I was boxing his fighter and he told him to watch out for me because I am a ‘bit of a tit’.
    “So when I won, I ran over to the corner closest to him, climbed the ropes and said: ‘I’m a tit, but I won it!’
    “It did get a lot of attention but I really meant no disrespect. I just got carried away. I think that’s why people have supported me, I am just one of the lads from the pub or football that has followed his dream.”
    Watch Povetkin vs Whyte 2 on Saturday March 27, live on Sky Sports Box Office.
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