Heavyweight boxing

MIKE TYSON has appeared to have performed a U-turn over his trilogy fight with Evander Holyfield after confirming the bout is on.SunSport revealed this week that Holyfield’s camp were claiming that Iron Mike had rejected a £21.5million offer to step back in the ring.
Mike Tyson has confirmed that he will fight Evander Holyfield later this yearCredit: Rex
The two heavyweights – who have a combined age of 112 – had two memorable clashes in the 1990sCredit: Getty – Contributor
The proposed 50/50 clash would have seen the heavyweight rivals lace up their gloves at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on May 29.
But Holyfield’s manager Kris Lawrence appeared to throw cold water over the fight by branding negotiations “a waste of time”.
He said: “We thought this was a done deal but it quickly fell apart when Tyson’s people declined all offers.
“We were negotiating in good faith all along and it appears we just ended up wasting our time.”
I just want everybody to know the fight is on with me and Holyfield…I’m God’s man and listen, I’m going to be successful May 29Mike Tyson
Tyson however has admitted he fully expects the fight to be given the green-light once final formalities are straightened out.
The Baddest Man on the Planet, 54, even backed himself for victory at the third time of asking following successive defeats to Holyfield, 58, in the ’90s.
Speaking to Haute Living on an Instagram Live, he said: “I see that happening in the near future, me and Holyfield.
“Only thing we have to do is get some small fundamental differences [resolved], get some paperwork done and then it’s on to the races with me and Evander… I just want everybody to know the fight is on with me and Holyfield.

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“Holyfield’s a humble man, I know that, and he’s a man of God.. but I’m God’s man and listen, I’m going to be successful May 29.”
Tyson was stunned by Holyfield in their first fight in 1996 after a dramatic defeat.
And the rematch a year later was infamously ended after Iron Mike was disqualified for biting the champion’s ear.
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TYSON FURY has splashed out on three giant televisions only days after signing a £200million two-bout deal to fight Anthony Joshua.The heavyweight champion boxer took delivery of a trio of 75-inch Samsung smart TVs at his Morecambe home.
Tyson Fury took delivery of three £800 Samsung TVsCredit: Splash
Tyson Fury’s wife Paris was on hand to ensure the process ran smoothlyCredit: Splash
They retail for around £800 each.
Some other furniture was also delivered with Tyson’s pregnant wife Paris ensuring the drop-off ran smoothly, without issues.
The 31-year-old mother of Tyson’s five children was dressed in a baby-blue outfit finished off with brown fluffy slippers, with sunglasses for the morning rays.
Fury and Joshua 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 – admitting he has stopped eating and training while drinking up to 12 pints of beer per day.
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.
Delivery drivers struggled getting the giant TVs out of the back of the vanCredit: Splash
Tyson Fury is set for an undisputed heavyweight clash against fellow Brit Anthony Joshua this yearCredit: PA

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 country 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.

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DILLIAN WHYTE is hoping to keep his world title ambitions afloat when he faces Alexander Povetkin in their rematch at the weekend.The 32-year-old knows it is sink-or-swim time for him as he looks to avoid back-to-back defeats against the Russian veteran after he was knocked out in their previous bout.
Dillian Whyte will be training on a ring floating in the Gibraltar harbour on Wednesday
Whyte faces Alexander Povetkin at the Europa Point Sports Complex on Saturday
Whyte was knocked out by Russian knockout specialist Povetkin in AugustCredit: Mark Robinson
The Body Snatcher 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.
The ring is currently in the process of being constructed near Whyte’s yacht.
Whyte is competing outside of England for the second time in his last three outings when he meets Povetkin at the Europa Point Sports Complex on Saturday.
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.
The Brit fan favourite floored Povetkin twice in August in the fourth round, only to be sent crashing to the canvas the following round.
But should he hurt the 41-year-old again, Whyte has vowed to not let Povetkin off.
He said: “I’m going to get the win and get the win in style. I’m definitely going for the knockout this time, 100 per cent.
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The floating ring is being constructed near Whyte’s yacht where he is staying for fight week
Whyte knows he must beat Povetkin to keep his world title dreams alive

“All hell will break loose if I knock him down again this time, trust me.
“I can beat him, I was beating him before and I know I can beat him. I just want to get in there and put the wrong right straightaway.
“We’re not considering a loss, we’re daring to get the win.
“I wasn’t getting outclassed, it was just one of those things in heavyweight boxing.
“I was bossing the fight, I switched off for a second and got caught. It hasn’t damaged me in any way mentally or physically.”
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DILLIAN WHYTE is looking for instant revenge when he faces Alexander Povetkin in their rematch in Gibraltar on Saturday.Billed as the ‘Rumble on the Rock’, the Body Snatcher knows he must beat the Russian knockout specialist if he wants to keep his world title dreams alive.

Alexander Povetkin knocked out Dillian Whyte in their first fight in AugustCredit: Mark Robinson
Whyte was stopped in brutal fashion by Povektin in the fifth round of their bout in August as an uppercut left him sprawled across the canvas.
But the Brixton boxer has vowed to get back to winning ways after he suffered just the second defeat of his professional career.
Here SunSport breaks down how the two fighters – who will be spending fight week on a £143million super yacht – compare ahead of the huge weekend fight.
Whyte has age on his side, as the 32-year-old is nine years younger than the former WBA heavyweight champion.
As you’d expect, Povetkin has been involved in more fights that his rival, and boasts more wins and knockouts.
The pair have both lost the same amount of fights, with the duo each being knocked out by WBA, WBO and IBF champ Anthony Joshua.
Povetkin – who drew against Michael Hunter in December 2019 – suffered his first loss of his career against Wladimir Klitschko in 2013, where Dr Steelhammer outpointed him.
Whyte stands an inch taller than his upcoming opponent, and he also has a better reach (78 in) than Povetkin (75in).
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Povetkin recovered from two knockdowns in the fourth round to stop Whyte in the fifthCredit: Mark Robinson

And Whyte knows he will have to use his jab effectively at the weekend as Povetkin floored him after stepping inside.
Whyte showed in their first encounter that he has the power to hurt Povetkin, after he dropped him twice in the fourth round before being knocked out.
Should Whyte put Povetkin down again, he has stated that he will go in for the kill and not let his opponent get back up.
He said: “I’m going to get the win and get the win in style. I’m definitely going for the knockout this time, 100 per cent.
“All hell will break loose if I knock him down again this time, trust me.
“I can beat him, I was beating him before and I know I can beat him. I just want to get in there and put the wrong right straightaway. We’re not considering a loss, we’re daring to get the win.
“I wasn’t getting outclassed, it was just one of those things in heavyweight boxing. I was bossing the fight, I switched off for a second and got caught. It hasn’t damaged me in any way mentally or physically.”
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LEGENDARY boxing coach Teddy Atlas reckons Anthony Joshua could have another ‘blackout’ in his undisputed heavyweight title fight with Tyson Fury.Unified heavyweight king AJ put pen to paper on a whopping £500million two-fight deal to face The Gypsy King last week.
Teddy Atlas reckons Anthony Joshua is back in a good place after back-to-back wins over Andy Ruiz Jr and Kubrat PulevCredit: Reuters
But the legendary coach reckons AJ could have another ‘blackout’Credit: PA
Joshua’s chances of getting the better of the fleet-footed Fury have been written off by many on account of his spectacular defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr in June 2019.
And Atlas, the former trainer of Mike Tyson, reckons he’s ‘not far from removed from’ having another ‘power shortage’.
Speaking on a recent episode of The Fight with Teddy Atlas podcast, the 64-year-old said: “I think Fury could stop him.
“I like AJ, he’s a good fighter, he’s got good talent, he’s had a great comeback. I like all that.
“I’m not gonna say he has a China chin, I’m not gonna say that. But, I’m gonna say Fury has a better chin.
“And I’m gonna say he’s been to dark places when he got stopped by Ruiz. He being Joshua. He went to dark places.
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“Now he found a light and he lit the room up and he’s back into a place that’s lit. I just don’t think he’s that far away from a power shortage.
“I think there could be a blackout again, where his confidence [goes].
“When I say the electricity, the light, I attach it to confidence, belief, mental strength and durability.
“I think that a blackout could happen in that generator of his again. He’s not far from removed from being taken back to no lights.
“So I’m going with Fury.”
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Atlas’ belief that Joshua will lose the long-awaited Battle of Britain stems from Fury’s ability to glide in and out of range and his defensive prowess.
Although the Hall-of-Fame coach is refusing to completely write off AJ’s chances of winning the fight.
He continued: “And Fury, all the things he can do in the ring.
“He showed me he can go get you now and he can box and pot shot and move.
“So I’m gonna go with [Fury]. Joshua can punch, Joshua’s a banger.
“He gets into position, but he’s going to have to get into that position.
“Because Fury is more versatile, Fury has more say because he can do more things.

Teddy Atlas reckons Tyson Fury will get the better of Anthony JoshuaCredit: Reuters
Teddy Atlas reckons Anthony Joshua faces an uphill task to beat Tyson FuryCredit: Getty

“He can control the outside if he wants and not make it so easy for Joshua to get into his geography so to speak, which I like to talk about.
“But, it’s going to be a humongous fight.”
All that remains for Joshua and Fury’s long-awaited meeting to come to fruition is for both parties to finalise a date and venue.
At this moment in time, both teams are still optimistic the fight will take place in either June or July.
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TYSON FURY has splashed out on three giant TVs only days after signing a £200million two-bout deal to fight Anthony Joshua.The heavyweight champion boxer took delivery of a trio of 75-inch Samsung smart TVs at his Morecambe home.
Tyson Fury took delivery of three £800 Samsung TVsCredit: Splash
Tyson Fury’s wife Paris was on hand to ensure the process ran smoothlyCredit: Splash
They retail for around £800 each.
Some other furniture was also delivered with Tyson’s pregnant wife Paris ensuring the drop-off ran smoothly, without issues.
The 31-year-old mother of Tyson’s five children was dressed in a baby-blue outfit finished off with brown fluffy slippers, with sunglasses for the morning rays.
Fury and Joshua 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 – admitting he has stopped eating and training while drinking up to 12 pints of beer per day.
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.
Delivery drivers struggled getting the giant TVs out of the back of the vanCredit: Splash
Tyson Fury is set for an undisputed heavyweight clash against fellow Brit Anthony Joshua this yearCredit: PA

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 country 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.

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