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      Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz tale of the tape: How YouTube star and UFC icon compare ahead of huge boxing fight

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      JAKE PAUL returns to settle a score with Nate Diaz in his next fight. The YouTube star is coming off the first defeat in his seven-bout prizefighting career, losing a split-decision to Tommy Fury in February.

      But Paul decided against invoking his rematch clause to instead welcome Diaz to the boxing ring on August 5 in Texas.
      The bad blood has been brewing and will come to a head in Dallas, as SunSport runs down how the rivals compare.
      Diaz, 37, spent 15 years in the UFC, becoming a beloved cult hero alongside his brother Nick, 39.
      He shot to fame following his March 2016 upset over Conor McGregor but went on to lose the thrilling rematch five months later.
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      A trilogy with McGregor, 34, has failed to materialise and Diaz walked out on the UFC last year when his contract expired.
      He crosses over to boxing with a storied 35 MMA bouts, winning 22 and losing 13, with 18 combined stoppages in the cage.
      Diaz is a jujitsu specialist with a boxing base, having sparred American legend Andre Ward during his prime.
      Paul, 26, meanwhile is still a relative novice, having only made his professional debut in 2020 following one exhibition win.
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      But during that three-year period, he racked up six wins, four by knockout, while facing three ex-MMA champions.
      Paul KO’d Ben Askren, 38, in April 2021, before twice beating former UFC welterweight champ Tyron Woodley, 40, that year.
      He outpointed Woodley and won the rematch by KO while a year later bettering UFC icon Anderson Silva, 47, over eight rounds.
      But when stepping up against a recognised boxer for the first time in Fury, 23, Paul was beaten on points in Saudi Arabia.
      He had the option for a rematch or a bitter grudge match against online rival KSI, 29, but Diaz was instead selected.
      Diaz was at Paul’s October 2022 win over Silva and their opposing teams clashed backstage.
      A war of words had ensued both before and after the incident, leading to an expected score-settling showdown.
      Jake Paul was beaten by Tommy Fury on pointsCredit: GETTY
      Nate Diaz beat Tony Ferguson in his final UFC fightCredit: GETTY
      Paul is one inch taller than Diaz at 6ft 1in, and will take a natural size advanatage into the fight.
      He weighed a career-lowest (13st 1lb) before losing to Fury, having largely boxed at 190lb.
      Meanwhile, Diaz fought most of his UFC career in the 155lb lightweight division (11st).
      But he finished his career at 170lb (12st 1lb) as a welterweight, including his finale win against Tony Ferguson, 39.
      Paul will meet Diaz at a 185lb catchweight, over eight rounds.
      He has gone that distance three times before, against Woodley, Silva and Fury, losing just the once.
      Diaz, known for his conditioning, only went the full five-round UFC distance three times during his career.
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      And with only five KOs to his name, Paul will be the bigger puncher of the two.
      Diaz is by far the more experienced fighter, but Paul’s prior wins over MMA stars show it can matter little when the cage is swapped for the ring.
      Tyron Woodley was brutally knocked out by Jake Paul in their rematchCredit: Getty More

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      Oleksandr Usyk claims he could have KOd Anthony Joshua in either of their fights but reveals reason why he didn’t

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      OLEKSANDR USYK has revealed he opted NOT to knock out Anthony Joshua in their back-to-back fights.The pound-for-pound king claimed and defended the unified heavyweight titles against AJ in their Tottenham tussle in September 2021 and their Saudi showdown last August.
      Oleksandr Usyk hurt Anthony Joshua in the final round of their Tottenham tussleCredit: AP
      The Ukranian did so again in the tenth round of their Saudi rematchCredit: GETTY
      Usyk didn’t want to hurt Joshua in front of his loved onesCredit: Reuters
      Undefeated Ukrainian Usyk hurt Joshua in the 12th round of their first clash and did so again in the tenth of their rematch – although he decided against shutting the Brit’s lights out.
      When asked why he didn’t go in for the kill, the slick southpaw asked: “Why are you so bloodthirsty?
      “There is victory, everything is fine. Why is it necessary for a person to fall?”
      Usyk, 36, didn’t want to put Joshua on the canvas in front of his loved ones – in particular his mum and dad.
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      He continued: “He has a mother and father. This is a big chunk of health if a person falls. I’m not for that.”
      Victory in his rematch with Joshua set Uysk up for a blockbuster undisputed heavyweight title fight with Tyson Fury.
      But the mouthwatering showdown collapsed last month after Team Usyk got tired of Fury moving goalposts after agreeing to a 70-30 split in favour of The Gypsy King.
      Usyk said: “I see that nothing is going on, he is trying to play us, and I said, ‘That’s all, bye.’
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      “He says, ’70/30, I am the king. It’s all thanks to me.’
      “I don’t respond to that. I understand that this is a mental game.
      “The king is the king. And the king does not need to shout that he is the king.”
      He added: “He is trying very hard to copy the great Muhammad Ali, but the copy is very bad.”
      Usyk is now on course to lock horns with the mandatory challenger for his WBA heavyweight title – Daniel Dubois – in the summer.
      He said of the fight: “I will go to Britain, I love it very much. My first big achievements were in Britain.
      “Then Anthony Joshua. I like this place, I like the fans, the people.” More

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      Anthony Joshua ‘in line to fight Deontay Wilder with Tyson Fury facing Oleksandr Usyk in stunning four-man tournament’

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      BOXING could be braced for a stunning four-man heavyweight tournament in Saudi Arabia if shock rumours are to be believed. TalkSPORT’s outspoken sports pundit Simon Jordan claimed Anthony Joshua, Deontay Wilder, Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury would be involved.
      Anthony Joshua revealed he will not return until DecemberCredit: Instagram
      Deontay Wilder could fight Anthony JoshuaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      It would see AJ fight Wilder with Fury against Usyk, both in December, allowing the winners to meet in a final.
      It comes after Joshua revealed he would not be back in the ring until December, for a reason soon to be revealed.
      Jordan said: “There’s a lingering observation and, I suppose rumour, that’s seeded I think in some substance – that there is a series of fights being arranged in the Middle East that involve Fury, Usyk, Joshua and Wilder.
      “Three fights being made which is Fury vs Usyk, Wilder vs Joshua and the two winners of those fights meeting again in the Middle East for the ultimate showdown.
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      “That would align with the dynamic of the reasons why Anthony Joshua isn’t fighting until December.”
      Joshua, 33, beat Jermaine Franklin, 29, on points over 12 rounds in his return fight at the start of April.
      And Eddie Hearn wanted it to be the first of three as part of an active 2023 for AJ.
      But Joshua days later posted on Instagram: “My next fight is scheduled for December.
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      “Not ideal but everything is part of a bigger picture.”
      Wilder, 37, meanwhile has been out since October when he knocked out Robert Helenius in round one of his comeback bout.
      The American is now back training and was in talks for a crossover fight with ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou.
      Fury, 34, has also now been left without an opponent after his deal to unify all four belts with Usyk, 36, collapsed.
      Terms were scrapped amid a row over financials for a potential rematch, leaving both in the lurch.
      Usyk has since been ordered into a mandatory WBA title defence against Daniel Dubois, 25, with talks ongoing.
      But Fury is left to seal a return fight in the summer, which promoter Bob Arum revealed could be against Andy Ruiz Jr, 33.
      If all goes to plan, it would allow them to re-visit the undisputed decider with Usyk at the end of the year in the Middle East.
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      Jordan said: “The second part of this equation that I’m understanding is potentially in the offing is that Fury needs to fight.
      “He won’t have fought since December, he can’t be out for a year.”
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      Liam Payne vs Tommy Fury: How A-Listers compare if the two faced off in stunning boxing showdown at Old Trafford

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      LIAM PAYNE has teased a surprise boxing fight against Tommy Fury with a cryptic post.Payne took to Instagram and shared a poster for the proposed celebrity clash, which could take place at Manchester United’s Old Trafford ground.
      SunSport bring you the Tale of the Tape between Liam Payne and Tommy Fury

      Liam Payne has challenged Tommy Fury to a celebrity boxing fight
      Fury would have the advantage if he locked horns with Payne in the ring
      The image included both celebs with two captions, saying the fight will take place “This Summer” and that there will be an “announcement tomorrow”.
      The ex-One Direction star remained tight-lipped on the details, captioning the post with an ‘eyes’ emoji.
      The singer is a big boxing fan and has spoken about fighting the likes of KSI and even Justin Bieber in the past.
      Should the pair go face to face, Fury obviously has the advantage as he is an experienced and undefeated boxer who has won all of his nine fights.
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      Tyson Fury’s brother is also younger, heavier and taller than Payne, who has never boxed professionally before.
      The artist surpasses the British bruiser in terms of net worth and Instagram followers.
      But that won’t do him any good if he decides to step foot inside the ring against the light heavyweight boxer.
      However, the 1D celebrity is still very keen to try his luck in the squared circle.
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      Payne said: “If there is a chance for me to jump in the ring and feel gladiatorial in the 21st century I am in.
      “I love boxing as a sport and I think it’s fantastic. I would just enjoy the challenge and the road up to it would be great.
      “I would fight KSI he would have to come down a few weight slots. But yeah I’d fight him. I like him too much though.
      “I will fight whoever you want. But I don’t think Justin Bieber would do it.” More

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      Jake Paul announces huge fight with UFC legend on August 5 as star snubs Tommy Fury rematch

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      JAKE PAUL has snubbed a rematch with Tommy Fury and instead confirmed a bumper showdown with Nate Diaz.The Problem Child suffered the first defeat of his career following a split-decision in February to the Love Island star.
      Jake Paul will next be in action in August in a bumper boxing boutCredit: Getty
      He will face UFC legend Nate Diaz, who will make his pro boxing debutCredit: Getty
      The YouTuber declared that he wanted a rematch with the Brit – but now he has announced another huge clash.
      He will now be facing UFC icon Diaz in a 185lb catchweight bout at the American Airlines Center on August 5th in Dallas, Texas.
      The ‘Stockton Slugger’ was a free agent after his contract with Dana White’s MMA promotion ended and now he is swapping the octagon for the boxing ring.
      And Paul cannot wait to get it on with Diaz after years of bad blood and public jabs between them.
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      The 26-year-old said: “My last fight didn’t end the way I wanted, but the result was the best thing that could have happened to my professional boxing aspirations.
      “Now, the world thinks I am vulnerable, when all I am is more focused than ever. My team wanted me to take an easy fight like KSI next, but that’s not how I am built.
      “Nate Diaz is considered one of the most bad-ass fighters of all time, but he and his team have been running their mouths for too long.”
      Paul, who is 6-1 in the ring, continued: “People tell me Nate has been training with Andre Ward for years. That he has insane stamina. That he refuses to back down. Good for f***ing Nate.
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      “I haven’t forgotten about the slap backstage in Arizona, and on August 5, a Problem Child is going to piece up and knock out the Stockton G.”
      Diaz beat Tony Ferguson at UFC 279 in September in the last fight of his deal with the MMA company.
      Boxing has been a staple throughout the 37-year-old Diaz’s near two-decade career.
      He has 22 fights as an MMA pro, including a victory over Conor McGregor.
      Diaz said: “Besides Canelo he’s the biggest thing in boxing. I’m here to conquer that. I’m the King of combat sports and then I’m headed back to get my UFC belts.
      “I f***ed up Conor for acting out and now here I am again, like a Super Hero of the Real Fight game, the King of the Real Fight game.”
      Meanwhile, Fury has been linked with a fight against One Direction’s Liam Payne after losing out on a money-spinning rematch with Paul. More

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      Tyson Fury and Andy Ruiz Jr’s lifestyles compared, from £60m combined fortune to mansions, car collections and Wags

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      TYSON FURY and Andy Ruiz Jr could be on a collision course for a blockbuster summer bout.The Gypsy King is looking for an opponent after his mooted unification fight with Oleksandr Usyk fell through last month.
      Tyson Fury is looking to return to action in the summerCredit: Getty
      Andy Ruiz Jr wants to become heavyweight champion once againCredit: @premierboxing
      The Ukrainian will now have to defend his belts against mandatory challenger Daniel Dubois, with Fury at a loose end.
      Anthony Joshua’s former conqueror Ruiz Jr has been seeking a fight with Fury’s old rival Deontay Wilder, in what would be a title eliminator.
      But a date has failed to materialise, with the Bronze Bomber instead linked with a crossover bout against former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou.
      This could lead to Ruiz Jr skipping the queue and getting a title shot at Fury.
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      The Gypsy King’s US promoter Bob Arum told Cornerman Boxing of his client: “He’s been in Italy on vacation with his family.
      “He’s back in England, and we’re talking to him, and we’re looking for the best available guy for him to fight this summer in the UK.
      “Maybe it’ll be Andy Ruiz or somebody like that.”
      Ahead of a possible meeting between the heavyweight champions past and present, SunSport compares the lavish lifestyles of the two men.
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      PROPERTY
      With Fury worth a reported £52million and Ruiz Jr estimated at £8m, both have more than enough in the kitty to treat themselves to a nice pad or two.
      Despite his immense success in the glamorous world of heavyweight boxing, the Gypsy King hasn’t abandoned his Morecambe roots.
      The 34-year-old still lives in a house worth £550k in the Lancashire town.
      Fury can often be seen going for jogs with dad John around Morecambe, as he stays in shape between fights.
      He also has a pad in Marbella, while he stays in Las Vegas during certain fight camps.
      Ruiz Jr, on the other hand, has lived in California for most of his life.
      After beating Joshua, the Mexican spent “millions” on a new Cali mansion for himself, then-wife Julie and their five kids.
      The sprawling property features a luxurious pool and a spacious, modern interior – as well as room for his car collection and even a treehouse for the kids.
      Tyson Fury lives in a £550,000 pad in MorecambeCredit: ITV
      The Gypsy King relaxes in his open-plan kitchen and dining areaCredit: ITV
      Andy Ruiz Jr splashes out on a new California pad after becoming heavyweight champ in 2019Credit: Instagram @Andy_Destroyer13
      The Mexican’s pad features a luxurious poolCredit: Instagram @Andy_Destroyer13
      CARS
      Fury has amassed a sensational car collection that would be the envy of virtually everybody in the world.
      But it’s not all supercars and flash motors…
      Yes, the Gypsy King does have TWO new Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II cars – priced at a staggering £384,000 each.
      And yes, he has also been spotted out in a Ferrari GTC4Lusso worth around £250k and a £140k Porsche Taycan.
      But he has also shared a snap of a £20k 2006 Vauxhall Passat on his drive.
      He gushed: “This is the best car on the rd 2006 iv cleaned her right up, sparkling.”
      After Ruiz Jr beat Joshua, he swiftly amassed a car collection worth £783,275.
      He has driven a Rolls Royce Cullinan, also owned by Manchester City star Erling Haaland, worth around £260k alone.
      While he also bought a £165k Lamborghini Urus.
      Ruiz Jr then added a Mercedes G Wagon G550 worth a whopping £96,275.
      Tyson Fury has an enviable car collection
      The Gypsy King doesn’t turn his nose up at a 2006 Passat
      Andy Ruiz Jr has a pashion for glamorous carsCredit: Instagram
      Anthony Joshua’s former conqueror owns a Rolls Royce and LamborghiniCredit: Youtube – Dank City
      FASHION
      Fury has a penchant for fancy clobber, and he isn’t afraid to sport a daring look.
      Whether it’s a loud shirt, or the full shebang of an even louder suit, the Gypsy King is never wary to make a statement with what he wears.
      Tyson favours a Claudio Lugli number, often with a message that he shows off at press conferences before a big fight.
      While he also likes wearing sunglasses, they don’t always have to be super expensive…
      Last year he showed his down to earth side, popping into a Cancer Research charity shop and buying a £3 pair of shades.
      Ruiz Jr, on the other hand, has a less daring fashion sense – although he does enjoy wearing chains around his neck.
      The former heavyweight champ favours a simple Nike T-shirt and distressed jeans look, although he is also one for a nice pair of sunglasses.
      Fury loves getting dressed up when he’s out and aboutCredit: Getty
      The Gypsy King has been known to don a daring suit
      Ruiz Jr loves a Nike T-shirt and shadesCredit: Instagram @andy_destroyer13
      The Mexican is happy in distressed jeansCredit: Instagram
      JEWELLERY
      Fury possibly isn’t as flash as the likes of Conor McGregor when it comes to jewellery, but that doesn’t mean he can’t enjoy a nice timepiece.
      The Gypsy King has been spotted wearing a £500k Richard Mille Rose Gold watch, as well as a Rolex.
      While he has also been seen in a diamond-encrusted necklace.
      As mentioned earlier, Ruiz Jr does enjoy wearing chains around his neck.
      And he is especially fond of one in particular featuring his initials “AR”.
      His collection has recently been depleted, however, after his ex-wife Julie recorded herself throwing out a collection of his clothes and possessions, including diamonds, after learning of his new romance.
      But more about that later…
      Tyson flaunts his Richard Mille Felipe Massa Ivory Rose Gold Chronograph, which costs a staggering £500,000Credit: Instagram/gypsyking101
      Ruiz Jr dons a personalised chain with his initials onCredit: The Mega Agency
      THEIR WAGS
      Loved-up Tyson Fury has one of the most stable relationships in showbusiness.
      The 6ft 9in star has been dating other half Paris since he was just 17.
      They wed in 2008, and have enjoyed a glamorous lifestyle together as Tyson’s career has gone from strength to strength.
      The happy pair already have six children together, and last month confirmed that Paris is pregnant with a seventh.
      While Tyson has stability in his love life, Ruiz Jr has been hit by drama this year.
      Having separating from ex Julie, Ruiz Jr has reportedly moved on with social media influencer Mayeli Alonso.
      He claims that he had been single for a while before beginning his “new chapter” – but that didn’t stop Julie taking the news badly.
      After Ruiz Jr and Mayeli were spotted hand in hand at Mexico City International Airport, Julie recorded herself throwing her former husband’s things into the bin before posting the clip to TikTok.
      As part of a lengthy statement, Ruiz Jr, who has five kids with Julie, said: “I clarify that at the time I decided to open my heart again, my previous romantic relationship had already ended.
      “I want to live this new stage of my life that began recently peacefully. All human beings deserve a new opportunity to find happiness and that is exactly what I’m doing right now and I thank God for it.”
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      Ruiz Jr discussed his then-wife while appearing on Mike Tyson’s podcast in 2019.
      When Iron Mike revealed that he used to sleep with his fans during the height of his fame, Ruiz Jr said: “My girl would f*** me up. She’ll break all my cars or something.”
      Tyson Fury has been married to childhood sweetheart Paris since 2008Credit: Instagram
      Paris and Tyson are expecting their seventh child together later this yearCredit: Instagram
      Ruiz Jr was previously married to Julie LemusCredit: Getty – Contributor
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      Watch Tyson Fury absorb Josh Taylor’s ferocious body shots in new leaked footage as talks with Oleksandr Usyk rumble on

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      LEAKED footage of Tyson Fury absorbing ferocious body shots from Josh Taylor has wowed fans.The British boxer was stood up against the ropes and took a rally of punches to his torso.
      Leaked footage shows Tyson Fury taking a rally of punches from Josh TaylorCredit: YouTube – ESNEWS
      But the Gypsy King took them all in his strideCredit: YouTube – ESNEWS
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      But at no point did the Gypsy King look fazed, and he even let off a “woo” at one point.
      The footage from 2021 was leaked online and posted on the YouTube channel ESNEWS.
      And fans were impressed with his ability to take the blows as they commented on social media.
      One said: “Those few lefts in a row looked quite full on. Fury is Fury.
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      “The advanced biological mutation made for fighting.”
      A second commented: “Tyson’s looking awesome!”
      Taylor was initially around to help Fury get ready for his fight against Oleksandr Usysk.
      However, the deal to fight the Ukrainian fell apart as an agreement on the finances could not be found.
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      Usyk will now fight his WBA mandatory challenger, Daniel Dubois.
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      Anthony Joshua sits on huge throne at Dubai restaurant as he enjoys some time off after fight delay announcement

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA posed on a giant throne at a Dubai restaurant as he enjoys some time off from boxing. AJ made his long-awaited return to the ring earlier this month as he outboxed Jermaine Franklin at the O2.
      Anthony Joshua’s throne was so huge that his feet did not even touch the groundCredit: https://www.instagram.com/anthonyjoshua/
      Joshua was enjoying his time at the Trove restaurant in DubaiCredit: https://www.instagram.com/anthonyjoshua/
      AJ has taken time out to see friends and familyCredit: https://www.instagram.com/anthonyjoshua/
      With the Brit heavyweight now set for months out the ring, he appears to be enjoying his downtime as enjoys time with friends and family.
      One picture from the Trove restaurant in Dubai shows Joshua sat upon a massive throne made of roses.
      Joshua wears a black T-shirt, black trousers and white trainers as he placed himself upon the eye-catching seat.
      The throne is so big that 6’6″ Joshua’s feet are not even touching the ground.
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      Another picture on the boxer’s Instagram shows him gathering with family to enjoy a meal.
      Four children are sat with Joshua as delicious-looking dishes are spread across the table.
      Joshua, wearing a white dressing gown, captions the snap: “Hip hop and a family feast.”
      AJ stunned fans by announcing earlier this week that his next fight will not be until December.
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      That is despite earlier indicating that he wanted to get straight back in the ring to build momentum after the victory over Franklin.
      Joshua admitted the situation was “not ideal”.
      Fans have been speculating over who the fighter’s next opponent might be.
      Promoter Eddie Hearn hinted that Dillian Whyte is most likely as he discussed AJ’s future.
      He told Chris Mannix: “I think that’s the frontrunner. I quite like the Otto Wallin fight, really, but he’s a southpaw.
      “So if a deal can be reached with Dillian Whyte, then I think that would be a smart fight for both.” More