Heavyweight boxing

PARIS FURY has showed off her boxing skills as husband Tyson shared footage of his partner working up a sweat on a punch bag.
The 30-year-old – who recently joined the Loose Women panel – wore UFC gloves as she pummelled away at the heavy bag.

Paris Fury worked up a sweat after being put through her paces on the punch bag

Tyson Fury cheered on his wife as she pummelled away at the heavy bag

Fury shared the clip to his 3.8 million followers on Instagram

Uploading the clip on his Instagram story to his 3.8 million followers, Tyson could be heard cheering on his wife as Paris relentlessly punched away.
Along with Tyson, Paris was put through her paces by the Gypsy King’s strength and conditioning coach Kristian Blacklock.
Fury then uploaded a clip of the trio following their workout, where he said: “Another session done.
“Another day smashed. Another hour smashed. Well done Paris, well done Kristian, fantastic work.”

Paris and Tyson worked out together regularly during the first lockdown earlier this year, where the mother-of-five kept up with her husband’s gruelling 700 ab reps.
Tyson later claimed that Paris could outwork his boxing rivals as he lauded her fitness during their sessions.
He said: “She is fitter than me, outdoing me now, I have created a monster.”
Before adding: “You’re fit, you’re fit as a fiddle. Honestly, you’d outwork a lot of boxers, she would outwork a lot of boxers.

Tyson Fury said his wife Paris is now fitter than him

“She’s fit as a fiddle, you got fit Paris I tell you that! In six-seven weeks you got amazingly fit.”
Fury – who still has no opponent announced for his next fight – showered Paris with gifts last weekend after celebrating 12 years of marriage.
The 32-year-old treated his other half to Thornton’s chocolates and some flowers, alongside a pair of £890 J’Adior Slingback Pumps and some Christian Dior Dway Slides, which retail for £550.

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BOXING and UFC would not be the same without the Buffer Brothers’ famous introductions.
But the road to the top for the iconic multi-millionaire announcers was an amazing one as the siblings did not know the other existed until much later in life.

Bruce (left) and Michael (centre) Buffer are multi-millionaire UFC and boxing announcersCredit: Instagram @brucebufferufc

Michael, 75, is world famous for his legendary ‘LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE’ catch phrase and will be the announcer at Mike Tyson’s historic comeback fight against Roy Jones Jr on Saturday.
While Bruce, 63, has become synonymous with UFC for his ‘IIIIIT’S TIME’ introduction.
The pair are business partners with an estimated combined personal net worth of £312million – Michael £305m and Bruce £7m – but it could have all been so different.
A tail involving James Bond, the US Army, a £300m trademark and help from Donald Trump has seen the American duo rise to the top in the glizty and glamorous world of global fight sports.

Joe Buffer – who died in 2008 – is the brothers’ father.
And having married Michael’s mother young, he left to fight with the US Army in World War II – soon after Michael was born on November 2, 1944.
Buffer Sr divorced Michael’s mother when he returned nine months later and the couple became estranged.
Unable to cope as a single mum, Michael was fostered by the Huber family and took on that surname.

But the pair did not meet until they were adultsCredit: Instagram @brucebufferufc

Michael’s career was given a helping hand by Donald TrumpCredit: Getty Images – Getty

Until he also joined the US Army in 1965 during the war with Vietnam and that all changed.
Bruce described: “My dad never told me that when he was serving in World War II he had gotten married at a young age.
“A son was born and nine months later when he came back they divorced.
“The last time he saw the child was when he was two-and-a-half.
“Michael was raised by foster parents under the name of Huber but when he went into the army during the Vietnam war [recruiters] saw his birth certificate and told him his name was Buffer as he was never formally adopted as Huber.”
Bruce meanwhile was raised by his mother Connie, 91, – who he still calls after every UFC event – and Joe.
And he had no idea Michael even existed until his late 20s when he spotted him on TV working a boxing event in 1984.
Bruce was running his own telephone sales company at the time flogging printer ink and Herbalife products.
And he said: “I saw this man come out. This very handsome, debonair James Bond style man with an incredible voice.
“All of a sudden I’m becoming a fan and then he started putting his name on the TV screen and it said Michael Buffer and I thought ‘are you kidding me?”

The brothers became business partners soon after meetingCredit: Getty – Contributor

But the truth was finally revealed during a road trip Bruce and Joe took to San Francisco in 1985.
Having been curious for months, Bruce said: “Long story short, my father and I are on a road trip to San Francisco and by this time Michael is as famous as the boxers.
“People are asking me if he’s my brother and I tell them no.”
But having asked his dad if he had any idea who Michael – who styles himself on James Bond – was, Buffer Sr made the shocking revelation.
Joe replied: “I think that’s your brother.”
The siblings eventually met in 1989 after Joe contacted Michael and explained the situation.
And Bruce remembers the night fondly.
He said: “The feeling that overtook me was A: I’m a big fan of his work and a fan of what he does.
“But B: this is my blood. This is my brother. I’m hit by a kind of double whammy. It was a wonderful night. I was just so happy we all got along.”

Both men are renowned for their sharp suits when workingCredit: Getty – Contributor

And are always present at the biggest fight events in the worldCredit: PA:Press Association
Within a year, the half-brothers who had never met before were business partners for life.
Bruce helped Michael – who now earns £30,000 per event – trademark his famous ‘LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE’ catchphrase for a reported £300m.
And in return, Michael helped Bruce – who lives alone having never married – get his first gigs in the UFC.
Having been introduced to UFC in the early 90s Bruce was doing the odd event here and there before an appearance on world famous sitcom FRIENDS – where he played himself – made it impossible for the franchise to overlook him again.
Michael – who beat throat cancer in 2008 – had been a failed car salesman and a successful male model before breaking onto the boxing scene.
And he recalled how Trump got him his big break during his early days as an announcer in Atlantic City.
Michael said: “Trump had a big heavyweight fight, and I wasn’t the announcer, but I was connected through Budweiser, to get a front-row seat.
“So I showed up, and Trump came over to me. He said, ‘Didn’t my people call you?’ I said no.
“He said, ‘Well, we’re going to have a lot of big fights here, and you’re going to be the ring announcer.’ From that day on, it was pretty nice for me.” 

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MIKE TYSON has been predicted to knock out Roy Jones Jr in their eagerly-awaited exhibition bout this weekend.
The two boxing legends – who have a combined age of 105 – pit their wits against each other at the Staples Center in Los Angeles in eight two-minute rounds.

Mike Tyson proved to be too strong for Saturday’s opponent Roy Jones Jr in a simulated fight

Jones Jr and Tyson face each other in an exhibition bout at the Staples Center this weekend

Iron Mike knocked out Jones Jr in the simulated contest with a thudding right hook

Tyson, 54, is in incredible shape for the dust-up having lost a whopping seven stone to face his American compatriot.
And Jones Jr, 51, is also looking in peak condition having shared a clip of himself displaying lightning-quick hand speed.
And with fans excited over the contest, YouTuber Martial Mind decided to simulate a match-up between the two on Fight Night Champion.
However unlike Saturday’s fight, the simulated bout involved three-minute rounds instead of 120 seconds.

As expected, the fight was an all-out brawl, as both men went hell for leather as they traded repeated power punches.
Jones Jr was ahead on the scorecards after three rounds, but Tyson then took control – winning every round until he stopped his rival in the ninth round.
The Baddest Man on the Planet pinned Jones Jr in a corner, before unleashing two devastating right hooks to his opponent’s head which ended the fight.
Tyson also knocked out former WBC champion Deontay Wilder in a simulated contest to prove he is the more dangerous puncher.

British icon Ricky Hatton has spoke of his fear that Tyson’s comeback could end in tragedy having not fought since his defeat to Kevin McBride 15 years ago.
And George Foreman has begged Tyson to call off the fight as he stated Iron Mike doesn’t need any more money.
He told World Boxing News: “Tyson has done enough great things for boxing. No more is needed.
“He is in the Hall of Fame and was a mighty puncher.”

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ANTHONY JOSHUA showed off his incredible bulging biceps while flogging himself in the gym to get in shape for his fight with Kubrat Pulev.
Heavyweight world champ AJ, 31, is set to defend his belts against the 39-year-old Bulgarian on December 12.

Anthony Joshua showed off his bulging biceps in the gym

Joshua is put through his paces in training

AJ is preparing for his fight against Kubrat Pulev in December

Joshua shared a snap of his insanely ripped and vascular arms on Instagram, and joked in the caption: “AJ workout plans coming soon.”
SunSport exclusively revealed the Watford fighter’s Matchroom promoters are hoping to have 1,000 fans in attendance.
The fight is scheduled to be held at the O2 but could be moved to Wembley Arena in anticipation of some fans returning for the first time since March as England moves out of lockdown into a tiered system.
New rules announced by the prime minister Boris Johnson this week permit fans in Tiers 1 and 2 to return to indoor and outdoor sporting events from December 2.

London is expected to be placed in Tier 2 and it has been reported that would allow for 1,000 fans indoors, or 50 per cent capacity – whichever is lower.
But any fans that are not in attendance will have to fork out £24.95 to watch the pay-per-view bout with Joshua in action for the first time in 12 months.
Supporters have fumed online about the hefty fee which equals the British PPV record set by AJ’s win over Andy Ruiz Jr last year.
But Eddie Hearn has justified the price by highlighting that there has been no increase on his last fight – despite the inability to pack out a stadium with 70,000 people due to the pandemic.

The Matchroom Boxing supremo said: “We had 70,000 people at Tottenham that are no longer coming so we decided to keep the PPV price the same as his last fight.
“No price increase, despite the fact there are millions and millions no longer coming into the fight.”
But Hearn revealed a super all-British unification bout between AJ and Tyson Fury could cost fans nearly £30 in the future.

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DEONTAY WILDER was right in his prediction that someone would land a knockout should he fight prime Mike Tyson.
Unfortunately for the Bronze Bomber, it was the Baddest Man on the Planet that secured a brutal finish in a Fight Night Champion simulated bout.

Mike Tyson ended the simulated contest against Deontay Wilder with a mean body shotCredit: YouTube / EA Sports / Fight Night Champions

Wilder was second best against Tyson as he suffered a sixth round KO defeatCredit: YouTube / EA Sports / Fight Night Champions

The 35-year-old stated earlier this year that Iron Mike wouldn’t be able to deal with his ‘killer instinct’.
And top YouTuber G Sports Gaming decided to put that to the test, with Wilder succumbing to a sixth round KO defeat.
Tyson started the contest on the front foot as he targeted his American compatriot’s torso.
After repeated power punches, Tyson finally managed to drop Wilder in the sixth round with a heavy uppercut.

And the 54-year-old then finished the contest once Wilder got back to his feet as he sent him crashing to the canvas with a vicious left hook to his opponent’s ribs.
This time Wilder – who has been slammed by Anthony Joshua for dodging him – was unable to beat the count.
Speaking of what would happen should he face Tyson, Wilder told EsNews: “My hand speed, I’m too long, I’m too tall, my athleticism, my feetwork, all that gives me an advantage, it plays a big part.

Wilder has stated previously that he would be too big and strong for Iron MikeCredit: YouTube / EA Sports / Fight Night Champions

Tyson steps back inside the ring this weekend when he faces Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition boutCredit: YouTube / EA Sports / Fight Night Champions
“No disrespect to Mike Tyson, in his era he was the best but this is a new era.

“No old-school fighter should beat a new-school fighter. Look at the technology we have.
“Nobody has a natural killer instinct as I do, ain’t anybody could ever knock me out. I’m very confident in what I say and I speak what I do.”
In 2018 he stated: “Me vs Tyson in ’86, I’d kick the hell outta that guy.
“Listen, I’ve got to keep it real. I know people always go back to the old school or look at the new school and there’s no school where I’m not No1 on Earth.”
Tyson – who criticised Wilder for making excuses as to why he lost to Tyson Fury – responded to the 2018 remarks by insisting Wilder has never faced someone like him.
He said: “I just heard Deontay Wilder said he would destroy a young Mike Tyson.
“My thoughts are that it’s easy to talk until you actually get in the ring.

Mike Tyson’s incredible bodyweight workout routine

“I like Wilder, but he’s never been in there with someone that ferocious [and] who truly wants to break his ribs with every punch. I don’t see it!”
Tyson is looking to display his immense knockout power once again this weekend when he faces Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition bout.
It will be the first time he has stepped back inside the ring since losing to Kevin McBride in July 2005.

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TYSON FURY has appeared to defend splashing the cash on his wife Paris as the couple celebrate their 12th wedding anniversary.
Paris, who was recently a guest panellist on the hit ITV show Loose Women, uploaded a video of gifts received from her boxing champion hubby.

Tyson Fury and Paris are celebrating 12 years of marriage

These were just some of the gifts Paris received from husband Tyson

Among them were some Thornton’s chocolates and some flowers… alongside a pair of £890 J’Adior Slingback Pumps and some Christian Dior Dway Slides, which retail for £550.
Next to the clip, the 30-year-old mother of five wrote: “Happiness is the secret to all beauty. There is no beauty without happiness.
“12 years married to my best friend, my other half, my soulmate. @gypsyking101 thanks for a great day and the beautiful presents you surprised me with.”

Paris Fury described how she was ‘surprised’ with the ‘beautiful presents’ gifted to her by husband Tyson

Tyson Fury insisted material possessions are not important to him
Most of the comments were positive, with fellow boxers, TV stars and friends passing on their congratulations.

But one Instagram user called Paris post ‘tasteless’ and asked ‘what about people who have nothing?’
WBC heavyweight king Tyson decided to comment on his wife’s video, insisting that ‘material things will have no real use for us’.
He wrote: “I’m not the perfect husband or the perfect man, but I have and always will love my wife Paris.
“There were times when Paris earned more money than me. My career and life hasn’t always been sunshine and rainbows but now it is I’m happy for every day god sends me.

Paris Fury and her sporting legend of a husband are celebrating 12 years of marriageCredit: Getty Images – Getty

“Material things are of no real use to us as humans as everything on earth will rot and rust eventually, but our love for 1&other will last forever!
“I would happily give up everything for my loved ones and live in a tent outside as the most important things are free. We are on this planet for a short timeframe then we leave.
“Enjoy the time you have together with the people that matter in your life, the most precious thing I own is contentment and happiness and a well mind.”
Celebrating their anniversary is a bit of good news for Tyson after being frustrated in his bid to get back to boxing this year.

Tyson Fury battered Deontay Wilder to be crowned WBC heavyweight champion of the worldCredit: Reuters
The trilogy fight against Deontay Wilder, who Fury battered in February to become the new WBC champ, was shelved.
The American’s team insist he is not dodging the fight and has instructed his legal team to thrash out Part III.
Fury then wanted a homecoming fight on December 5, but plans for that fell through and the Gypsy King will have to wait until next year for a ring return.

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