Heavyweight boxing

UKRAINIAN puncher Oleksandr Usyk bizarrely called out Derek Chisora… while out CANOEING.
The 6ft 3in heavyweight was supposed to take on “War” at the O2 back in March.

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Oleksandr Usyk took to his canoe as he called out Chisora

But the coronavirus pandemic swiftly KO’d those plans, with promoter Eddie Hearn now targeting an October 31 bout between the pair.
And ahead of the much-anticipated fight Usyk, 33, is aiming to get ahead in the mind games.
He took to Instagram to post a video of himself calling out Chisora’s name.
While riding a canoe in the late-summer sunshine, Usyk screamed “Derek”, while Tina Turner’s “The Best” played in the background.

The former cruiserweight champ then rowed off into the distance.
Usyk is certainly unwinding between training sessions in a very different way to Chisora, who was spotted riding an electric bike around Mayfair this week.
The October 31 meeting between WBO mandatory challenger Usyk and Chisora, 36, could be under threat from new government regulations limiting gatherings of more than six.
Hearn plans to have the pair meet at the O2 in front of a limited crowd.

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Usyk and Chisora are hoping to finally face off on October 31Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

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And he told Sky Sports: “Derek is training really hard.
“October 31st is the date we have pencilled in for that fight, but it’s dependent on the current deal driving people through the doors and having some kind of gate or moving it internationally and having a site fee.”
Another fight up in the air is Anthony Joshua’s long-awaited bout with Kubrat Pulev, with Hearn determined to get both fights on before the end of the year.

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DERECK CHISORA spent the day out riding an electric bike around Mayfair as he prepares to face Oleksandr Usyk.
The heavyweight, 36, was meant to fight former cruiserweight king Usyk, 33, in March.

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Dereck Chisora spent the day out riding an electric bike around Mayfair

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The day out comes as Chisora prepares to face Oleksandr Usyk

But the coronavirus pandemic KO’d the headliner, much to the frustration of both fighters.
‘War’ Chisora has trained throughout as he awaits his new fight date, but took a short break to ride around on an electric bike in London.
Promoter Eddie Hearn had planned to have WBO mandatory challenger Usyk face Chisora on October 31 at the O2 in front of a limited crowd.
He told Sky Sports: “Dereck is training really hard.

“October 31st is the date we have penciled in for that fight, but it’s dependent on the current deal driving people through the doors and having some kind of gate or moving it internationally and having a site fee.”
Hearn applied to the Government for a pilot boxing event with fans, after his banner held a snooker tournament with 300 people present in August. 
But the Government’s latest restrictions limiting social gatherings to no more than six people has pushed back the return of British boxing fans.
Dillian Whyte, 32, was forced to fight Alexander Povetkin, 41, behind closed doors – where he suffered an upset knockout defeat.

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Anthony Joshua, 30, is also scheduled to face Kubrat Pulev, 39, in a mandatory title defence.
And Hearn is adamant he will deliver Joshua and Chisora a fight by the end of the unprecedented year.
He said: “When this thing started, I had three main names and that was to deliver Whyte-Povetkin, Usyk-Chisora, and Joshua against Pulev.
“And to make sure the other stable could have the opportunities, keep moving forward and progressing their careers.”

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BOB ARUM is ‘optimistic’ Tyson Fury will face Deontay Wilder on December 19 with 10,000 to 15,000 fans at new 65,000 capacity Raiders Stadium.
Fury, 32, dethroned 34-year-old Wilder of the WBC belt in February and handed the American his first career loss.

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Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder are signed for a trilogy bout

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Bob Arum is ‘optimistic’ Fury will face Wilder with 10,000 to 15,000 fans at new 65,000 capacity Raiders Stadium

The pair – who drew their initial bout in December 2018 – had already pre-signed for a trilogy which has been pushed back to the end of year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Fury’s US promoter Arum told ESPN they are pushing to fill almost a quarter of the new £1.5billion Raiders Stadium in Las Vegas.
He said: “That’s what we’re moving ahead on, on all fronts, with the security, with the virus, and everything.
“We’re talking with everybody here in town, with the Raiders.

“So we’re optimistic that we’ll be able to do the event in Nevada, in Las Vegas.”
Arum previously claimed China and Australia – on Christmas Day – are wildcard alternatives for the immediate rematch.
Their second fight sold 17,698 tickets earlier this year, breaking the record for biggest gate at a heavyweight fight.
But since the return of boxing, all fights have taken place behind closed doors.

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Live crowds with a maximum of 250 people are due to return in Quebec, Canada, next month, according to documents obtained by The Journal of Montreal.
It is not yet clear when America will follow, but Anthony Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn had hoped to have supporters return in a limited capacity by October in the UK.
He applied to the Government for a pilot event, after his Matchroom Sports banner held a snooker tournament with 300 people present in August.
But the Government’s latest restrictions limiting social gatherings to no more than six people has pushed back the return of British boxing fans.
Fury previously warned UK promoter Frank Warren he must fight by the year’s out, behind closed doors or not.
And he has even hinted at starring in the WWE again, having debuted in October before beating Braun Strowman in Saudi Arabia.
Fury is pushing to face WWE champion Drew McIntyre, even visiting Scotland to call out the 35-year-old.

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MIKE TYSON left a fan stunned as he was spotted on the side of the road during a run.
Tyson, 54, is training for his boxing comeback as he faces Roy Jones Jr, 51, on November 28.

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Mike Tyson left a fan stunned when he was spotted on the side of a road on a runCredit: Instagram @mr_jephte

Iron Mike revealed he has already shed six stone – but the work is not yet over for the heavyweight legend.
A fan captured the moment he saw Tyson – with car in tow – on a running session.
The shocked supporter calls out to the iconic puncher, who waves back.
It comes as Tyson prepares to box for the first time in 15 years.

He has been training since March and faces former four-division champion Jones in an eight-round exhibition.
Tyson has maintained the profits from his side of the pay-per-view spectacle will go to charity.
And that is what will inspire him to fight regularly once again.

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Iron Mike revealed he has already shed six stone

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Tyson is training for his boxing comeback against Roy Jones JrCredit: @miketyson

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Tyson said on the Joe Rogan Experience: “I believe this is just going to be the beginning, and whatever happens, happens in life. 

“I’m just interested in fighting for the title of giving. 
“It feels soul-cleaning for some reason.
“Doing it for myself doesn’t do it for me no more.”

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TV NETWORK Adult Swim have axed Mike Tyson Mysteries after four seasons.
The cartoon show, produced by Warner Brothers, featured Iron Mike as a retired boxer-turned crime solver.

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Adult Swim have axed Mike Tyson Mysteries

But it has now been cancelled, show writer Larry Dorf revealed, with other ideas now being focussed on.
Dorf told The Modern Moron Podcast: “Well, I was a writer for Mike Tyson Mysteries.
“Mike Tyson Mysteries is not a show anymore. It’s been canceled.
“It was very fun. It was a funny show, but it’s all done.”

Tyson voiced himself on the show, which could be compared to Scooby-Doo, and solved mysteries in a group of four.
He works with the ghost of the Marquess of Queensberry, his adopted daughter Yung Hee, and a pigeon who was once a man. 
The series launched in 2014 and the finale was aired this February.

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Tyson voiced himself on the series

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The cartoon show ran for four seasons Credit: Getty Images

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Tyson is now focussing on his highly publicised boxing return.

He is due to fight fight for the first time in 15 years having signed to box Roy Jones Jr, 51, in an eight-round exhibition.
The pay-per-view spectacle was set for September but has now been moved to November 28.

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Tyson makes his boxing comeback in an exhibition against Roy Jones Jr Credit: @miketyson

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MIKE TYSON has once again shown off his blistering hand speed, brute power and lightning fast head movement aged 54.
Iron Mike is preparing for his comeback fight against Roy Jones Jr on November 28 and he continues to stun fans with impressive training footage.

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Mike Tyson showed off lightning fast head speed in his latest Instagram video

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Training footage shows Tyson ducking and weaving in the ring with his trainer

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The 54-year-old was pounding the pads and bodysuit

The latest video shows the American taping his hands up before ducking and weaving in the ring with his trainer.
Tyson dodges jabs before laying into the pads and body suit with vicious speed and power.
The footage was actually an advert for Polish energy drink Black Energy.
And the heavyweight icon captioned the post: “Post workout I refuel with @blackenergypl.”

At the end of the clip Tyson looks down the camera and says: “Hi, this is Mike Tyson and I’ve just finished a hard workout.
“After I finish working out I drink Black Energy.”
Despite looking razor sharp in recent footage, Tyson recently admitted he was bed-ridden for a week after he first returned to the gym ahead of his comeback clash.
Speaking on Joe Rogan’s podcast, the heavyweight icon said initial footage from earlier this year left him wiped out for days.

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He said “Getting in shape and getting conditioned are two different animals.
“They don’t even belong in the same division of working out.
“Getting in shape is getting able to fit in your clothes.
“Being in condition is being able to come outside of your soul. You can’t do that automatically. The emotional state to prepare for that is mind boggling.
“Let me tell you something about [the first training video].
“I did that video and I was in bed for a week.

“That was 30 seconds and I was in bed for a week. That was not funny because it made me realize that this is big boy sh*t.”
Tyson and Jones, 51 – who have a combined age of 105 – will compete in an eight-round clash in California.
The ageing pair will wear larger gloves than regular pros but will not wear head gear.
Judges will be there to score the clash and a belt will be awarded to the winner.
Iron Mike recently claimed he gets erections from boxing and called fights orgasmic.
And the icon also claimed fat shaming prompted him to get back in shape.

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ANTHONY JOSHUA is “contemplating” skipping his heavyweight showdown with Kubrat Pulev, according to the Bulgarian’s promoter.
AJ is due to face Pulev in December in their rearranged fight with the WBA, IBF and WBO belts on the line.

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Kubrat Pulev’s team believe Anthony Joshua is ‘contemplating’ skipping their heavyweight showdown to focus on Tyson FuryCredit: PA:Press Association

But Ivaylo Gotzev revealed Joshua and his Matchroom managers are thinking about pulling out to focus on facing Tyson Fury instead.
And Pulev’s right-hand man insisted if they do indeed try to call off the fight – originally scheduled for June at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – they would take legal action by suing Eddie Hearn’s firm.
Gotzev told Press Box PR: “That’s something that they have always contemplated at their end. But that door will be closed with a lawsuit if they break our deal and our contract.
“There are some very good attorneys in England and some very fair courts, so it will come down to whether they want to decide whether they want that or not.

“I do believe AJ and his promoter will do the right thing and do as they say and finalise the deal.
“Through blood sweat and tears Kubrat earned his position to challenge AJ.
“Will they overrule his rights, can they all overrule his rights? That’s entirely up to them if they want to try that.
“They should respect the rules of the IBF. There’s a signed agreement.

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Ivaylo Gotzev threatened Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom promoters with legal action should they pull out of the fightCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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“We are in the final stages of closing the deal, which we are extremely happy with.
“We’re adjusting the original contract and it’s finally going in the right direction that keeps both sides happy.
“It’s now up to Eddie to conclude their part. Our signature will come a lot easier than theirs.”
Joshua regained his world heavyweight belts by dominating Andy Ruiz Jr in their December rematch.
And he was set to take on the 39-year-old Pulev whose only pro defeat in 29 fights came against Wladimir Klitschko in November 2014.

Now Gotzev believes his man can dethrone Joshua on his debut on British soil.
He added: “To become a champion you must go into foreign lands and conquer and that’s what Kubrat has decided to do.
“That’s where the win will be the sweetest and the most legitimate. Let’s do it in London.
“We’re going for the knockout. Kubrat is a man’s man. He has heart, skill. talent and he’s going to upset the apple cart. The question is: is AJ a man or is he still a mama’s boy?
“Kubrat is the big underdog, it’s like a Rocky story. AJ is a physical specimen, he’s like Apollo Creed and we’re bringing in Rocky. When he upsets AJ that’s the end of Matchroom’s reign.”

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