Heavyweight boxing

ANTHONY JOSHUA has shown fans his incredible physique in training ahead of his heavyweight showdown with Kubrat Pulev.
Yet despite AJ’s countless efforts in the gym, Lennox Lewis has claimed his fellow Londoner will still be at a disadvantage when he faces Tyson Fury.

Anthony Joshua has once again shown fans his incredible physiqueCredit: Instagram

The heavyweight champion is in training for his bout against Kubrat PulevCredit: Instagram

Joshua has already verbally agreed to a double header to face the Gypsy King for next year.
But the London 2012 gold medallist is first putting his WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight titles on the line against Bulgarian Pulev on December 12.
And AJ has once again wowed fans with his latest promo pictures ahead of the fight that showed the boxer flaunt his incredible bulging biceps.
He captioned the snaps on Instagram: “Each fight holds a story.”

You’ve got Fury, he is a switch hitter and he is going into the fight with a lot more dangerous things to watch out for
Lennox Lewis on Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua

Although countless fans swarmed to flood the comment section by hailing Joshua, Lennox Lewis issued a word of caution to the Watford star.
Lion shared his belief that Fury will emerge victorious over his fellow Brit when they finally meet in the ring in 2021.
As quoted by the Daily Mail, he said: “The Fury and Joshua fight, you have got two big guys and they can punch and they can box.
“You’ve got Fury, he is a switch hitter and he is going into the fight with a lot more dangerous things to watch out for – the fact that he can punch with left hand, with his right.

“He is a slugger as well, the way he went after Deontay (Wilder), nobody expected that. He said what he is going to do and he did it. I like guys who box with confidence like that.”

Lewis later revealed that Fury’s height compared to Joshua – the Gypsy King has three-inches on his rival – will give him a lot of advantages.
He added: “I have always said that it is always difficult boxing taller guys.
“He is 6ft 9, you are not going to get any sparring partners who are 6ft 9 to go in there.
“AJ has to figure that out as well. It is going to take him a few rounds.”

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MIKE TYSON drew in his big boxing comeback against Roy Jones Jr in a messy affair in Los Angeles.
Jones Jr did the perfect job of stifling Tyson throughout the entire fight by clinching at any opportunity he could.

The two boxing legends show off their special WBC belts they receivedCredit: Getty Images – Getty

The fight was scored a draw and both boxers tried their best

You could almost tell it was going to be scored a draw half-way through – as nothing much was happening.
Here, SunSport tells the story of the fight between 54-year-old Tyson and 51-year-old Jones.
Round One
Tyson rushes straight into it. Targets the body with some wild shots.
Lands a brilliant right on Jones Jr, but dealt with OK.

Two minutes flies by in the miniature ring.
Round Two
Again Tyson charges forward with a double left hook to the body.
Jones Jr decides to tie up, referee tells the pair to clean it up.
Jones Jr dances around the ring, while Tyson looks flat-footed and already frustrated.

Tyson lands some solid shots at the end, a couple after the bell, but the two men hug it out.

Iron Mike did manage to land some solid body shots Credit: Getty Images – Getty

Round Three
Tyson lands a decent uppercut that forces Jones Jr to grapple again.
Both men already breathing heavy, the lack of crowd makes it even more obvious.
Jones Jr is using some spoiling tactics here, making it messy.
Round Four
Tyson well out of range with most of the haymakers he is throwing.
But the referee should warn jones at least here, spoiling the spectacle
Tyson lands two great body shots, at least he is trying.

Jones Jr covers up as Tyson starts an attackCredit: USA TODAY Sports
Round Five
Boxers aren’t able to ‘exhibit’ their skills if Jones keeps grappling.
Tyson landed a huge left, Jones definitely felt that.
Burst of activity before the bell as both boxers go hell for leather.
Round Six
Spoiling continues, maybe the small ring has changed up Jones’ tactics.
Tyson is surprisingly calm despite this, and is saving his shots.
Jones easily avoids some lumbering hooks.

Tyson tried but couldn’t land that killer blowCredit: Getty Images – Getty

The two boxing legends confirmed they plan to have more fights
Round Seven
Jones Jr starts with a lovely combo but that doesn’t push Tyson back.
Tyson lunges forward again but wild.
Jones Jr must have missed out on hugging people during covid lockdown as he’s doing it all in here
Round Eight
Tyson bulldozes forward, straight into a clinch.
The two seem happy to have made it this far, Jones Jr dances around and Tyson lifts his leg up.
Tyson hammers home two left hooks to the body – and that’s your lot.

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MIKE TYSON says he will ‘absolutely’ have more boxing fights after he drew his comeback against Roy Jones Jr.
The former two-time heavyweight champion of the world can count himself unlucky not to have being named the winner in a messy affair.

Mike Tyson says he will have MORE exhibition fightsCredit: Getty Images – Getty

The two boxing legends were presented with special commemorative WBC beltsCredit: Getty Images – Getty

Jones Jr turned it into a wrestling match at times, nullifying Tyson’s power.
The boxing legends went the full eight rounds on a historic night at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Speaking after the 16-minute scrap Tyson, 54 said: “I’m just happy I got this under my belt.
“I’m continuing to go further and do more. Absolutely [I’ll do this again].”

Jones Jr was less-certain, saying that he will wait to check what people thought before confirming he will fight on.
But Tyson then urged his opponent to stick with it, adding: “We gotta do this again.”
Jones Jr didn’t find the space in the small ring to dance around Tyson as many expected.
But similarly, the ‘Baddest Man On The Planet’ failed to find those hammer shots that many predicted would make a short night’s work.

Tyson tried but couldn’t land that killer blowCredit: Getty Images – Getty

Iron Mike did manage to land some solid body shots Credit: Getty Images – Getty

Yet Iron Mike seemed happy enough with a draw.
He said: “I’m good with that. Yeah but I’m good with a draw.”
Despite being fortunate to get a share of the spoils, Jones Jr was less enthused with the decision.

Both boxers tried hard in the exhibition fight that was socred a drawCredit: Getty Images – Getty
He added: “Hell no. I’m never satisfied with a draw. The dude is so strong. The body shots definitely took a toll.”
Tyson was strongly rumoured to be chasing a trilogy fight against old foe Evander Holyfield before Jones Jr signed up for the fight.
With his inistsence that he will have more exhibition fights, it will raise hopes that Holyfield Part III could be on the cards.

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MIKE TYSON and Roy Jones Jr fought to a DRAW in what proved a bizarre exhibition bout.
The legendary pair boxed over eight rounds in what ultimately provided more clinching than punching.

Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr fought to a DRAW in what proved a bizarre exhibition boutCredit: Getty Images – Getty

Tyson was fighting for the first time since 2005 Credit: Getty Images – Getty

Tyson, at 54, somewhat rolled back the clock as he boxed with nothing but aggression throughout.
Whereas Jones, 51, looked to try and nick the result on the back foot, avoiding Iron Mike’s heavy-hands at all costs.
The mainly uneventful pay-per-view spectacle had little highlights, meaning the veteran duo avoided any risks to their health.
After the result was announced, Tyson said: “I’m good with a draw, because I entertained the crowd, the crowd was happy with it.”

The celebrated puncher had not fought for 15 years before the opening bell sounded.
And Tyson looked to try and pick off where he started, charging at Jones from the get-go.
But despite the pressure, it went largely to waste as the pair spent most their time clinching.
In the second round, again Jones came out light on his feet, flicking out his jab.

The legendary pair boxed over eight rounds in what ultimately provided more clinching than punchingCredit: Getty Images – Getty

Whenever Tyson attempted to get into range and fire, he was grabbedCredit: Getty Images – Getty

But whenever Tyson attempted to get into range and fire, he was grabbed.
Iron Mike did try switch to head and body, but it was telegraphed and blocked.
The third round will not live long in the memory as Jones spent the entire two minutes tying his man up, desperately avoiding a trade off.
Tyson came out aggressive in the fourth but again it ended up with them grabbing hold of each other.
Jones did land with his jab but his constant clinching canceled out any credit – so much so that he was warned with disqualification.
The fifth saw both men at least try and swing some punches but nothing clean landed.
Tyson was again pushing the pace and looked to have landed some short body shots on the inside.
Into the sixth and it was a similar story of coming togethers.

Jones’ best offence was his jab Credit: Getty Images – Getty
Tyson did show off some trademark footwork, pivoting off to the side but his hook and uppercut combination missed the target.
In round seven, Jones turned southpaw to try and land with a sharp left hand, but it did not pay off.
Tyson did manage to get Jones into the corner but again found himself smothering his own work.
Into the eighth and final round and both legends appeared to have a bolt in energy.
Tyson came charging out the blocks, again, with Jones making the space to land with his jab, the only punch he looked confident in throwing.
After some grabbing and shoving the bell to end it all sounded.
Despite the lack of action, the iconic former champions came out unscathed and even ready to fight another day.

Tyson attempts an attack on the body Credit: Getty Images – Getty
Tyson said: “I’m used to doing it for three minutes, sometimes like two minutes or three minutes.
“I hope to go further, absolutely, and he can be on the card as well
“I was very happy to be here, despite what everyone says I was happy to go to eight rounds.
“Nobody thought I could go eight rounds, but you’ve got to go the distance, that’s boxing.”
Jones Jr adds: “We’ve got to do this again, everybody loves Mike, I love Mike too but it’s something else taking punches from Mike.
“I’ll go talk to my family, see how they feel about it and if they want to do it again, we’ll do it again.”
Jones responded: “We’ve got to do this again, everybody loves Mike, I love Mike too but it’s something else taking punches from Mike.
“I’ll go talk to my family, see how they feel about it and if they want to do it again, we’ll do it again.”

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MIKE TYSON is set to make £7.5million from his mouthwatering comeback fight against Roy Jones Jr.
Pay-per-views for the intriguing exhibition have soared meaning the boxing Hall of Famers will leave with full pockets.

Mike Tyson is hoping to come back with a bang in boxingCredit: USA TODAY Sports

In the UK, it will cost fight fans £19.95 to watch the pair, with a combined age of 105, go to war.
In the US it will blast a much bigger hole in people’s wallets.
The price to see the legends trade leather will be $49.99, around £38.
If the fight goes all eight rounds, then Tyson could walk away with £7.5m.

That equates to £937,500 per round, £468,500 per minute and £7,812 per second.
Jones’ pay packet won’t be far behind.
Mike Tyson is estimated to have accrued over $300million throughout his boxing career, but ended up losing it all.
Forbes claim his total career earnings could even have been as high as $685million.

Tyson and Jones Jr are back of retirement and ready to put on a showCredit: USA TODAY Sports

However, as of 2020 Tyson’s net worth is estimated to be just $3m, according to Wealthy Gorilla.
Like many sporting superstars, Tyson spent his money as quickly as he earned it on big expensive houses, flashy cars and even pet tigers.
The 53-year-old has been divorced twice, now on his third marriage and has a total of eight children.
He also served three years in prison after being convicted of rape in 1992.
In 2003, Tyson was forced to file for bankruptcy, with media at the time reporting he had $23m worth of debt.

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JOE JOYCE jabbed Daniel Dubois into submission to walk away with the British, Commonwealth and European belts.
Dubois’ was counted out in the heavyweight headliner after taking a knee in round ten with his left eye worryingly swollen.

Joe Joyce left Daniel Dubois beaten into submissionCredit: Richard Pelham – The Sun

Dubois, 23, was ahead on two of the three judges’ cards when the fight was stopped, but he was slowly unpicked by a masterful, measured performance as Joyce pulled off the upset.
Here, SunSport tells the story of the fight.
ROUND 1
Dubois lands the first telling shot of the fight with a big over the top.
But Joyce is making his mark with a ramrod jab, constantly picking DDD off.

Joyce shoots the jab down to the body every now and then and ends the round with a good right hand.

Joyce made his mark with a ramrod jab early on Credit: Richard Pelham – The Sun
ROUND 2
Dubois comes out much more aggressively.
He lands with a big right hand, but the follow up left hook just misses.
Dubois closing the distance much better and lands another right hand to stamp his authority.

Dubois came out much more aggressively in round two Credit: Richard Pelham – The Sun
ROUND 3
Couple of big one-two combinations find home for Dubois, who is on the front foot.
DDD jabbing better and a left hook lands clean.
Joyce’s jab improves as the round draws to a close, a very consistent shot that keeps Dubois at range.

Dubois lands with a big right hand over the top Credit: Richard Pelham – The Sun

ROUND 4
Dubois lands with a big one-two, but the uppercut grazes past the target.
Joyce lunges in with a rear hand as he comes forward but his jab can’t miss as DDD looks unable to slip it.
Big right hand lands at the end for DDD, whose eye is starting to show damage.

Joyce lands yet another clean jab on Dubois Credit: Richard Pelham – The Sun
ROUND 5
Pace is evidently slowing, as Dubois has put a lot into his power punching whereas Joyce has been relaxed with an educated jab.
DDD lands another good right hand but can’t pounce and follow it up.
Joyce’s jab has been the difference in the round again and the underdog has proven to have a good chin.

Dubois struggled to follow up his attacks Credit: Getty Images – Getty
ROUND 6
Dubois coming forward but walks right into a counter rear hand.
A good left hook lands for DDD and as the two come into a clinch, he clips Joyce with a right hook.
Joyce ends the round tripling up the jab which Dubois seems incapable of defending.

Dubois and Joyce come together Credit: Richard Pelham – The Sun
ROUND 7
Big right hand for Dubois, but he misses with an uppercut.
Joyce finds home with a right hand to the body but DDD responds with a one-two combination.
Clean one-two from Joyce lands to close out another round – Dubois’ eye looks closed.

Joyce finds home with a right hand to the bodyCredit: Richard Pelham – The Sun
ROUND 8
Joyce continues to pump out his excellent jab and lands a short right hand.
Dubois is coming forward but is struggling to get past Joyce’s jab.
Big right hand misses from DDD who is sensing he needs to put a dent in his opponent.

Joyce continues to pump out his excellent jab and lands a short right handCredit: Getty Images – Getty
ROUND 9
Good round for Joyce but DDD with the more eye-catching moments throughout this fight so far.
Joyce stabbing the jab over and over, turning Dubois’ left eye blue, but Dubois is still having spurts of energy.
DDD begins to look little more laboured, with Joyce moving well on the back foot with his jab.

Dubois’ eye looks severely swollen Credit: Richard Pelham – The Sun
ROUND 10
Fight is over as Joyce lands a neat jab right on the target.
DDD takes a step back before dropping to a knee, where he fails to beat the count.
Dubois, for the first time in his career, beaten into submission with his eye severely swollen.

Dubois takes a knee and fails to beat the count Credit: Richard Pelham – The Sun More