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      Mike Tyson reveals brutal five-punch combo capped off with a monster left hook ahead of Roy Jones Jr bout

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      MIKE Tyson showed off a terrifying five-punch combo that ended with a monster left hook in his latest training session on Tuesday.
      Iron Mike, 54, exploded on his trainer with a fierce combination of left and right jabs followed by a duck and slide – then stunned his man with two more jabs and a devastating left hook.
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      Tyson has been in the gym since March working with MMA coach Rafael Cordeiro for his bout with Roy Jones Jr on November 28Credit: https://www.instagram.com/miketyson/

      How Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr match up
      The video, published by TMZ , shows Tyson preparing for his eight-round exhibition showdown with Roy Jones Jr, which has been pushed back to November 28.
      Tyson and Jones will headline a stacked card that also features Nate Robinson vs Jake Paul and Badou Jack vs. Blake McKernan.
      The youngest heavyweight champ of all time has been documenting his progress on his Instagram page, uploading videos and photos of himself in intense training for the fight.
      He has been in the gym since March working alongside MMA coach Rafael Cordeiro.

      But the California State Athletic Commission has cautioned fans not to expect the bout to be a real boxing fight.
      Commission executive director Andy Foster has told the pair to “spar hard” but to refrain from hurting each other, as the veterans have a combined age of 105.
      Jones, 51, told Yahoo Sports: “It’s a sparring session, but you have to remember, I’m the small guy here.
      “Andy Foster can’t control Mike once Mike gets in the ring. I’ve got to defend myself like I’m in a real fight.

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      Roy Jones Jr has agreed to take on Mike Tyson in an eight-round bout on November 28Credit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Tyson has documented his progress on his Instagram page

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      Roy Jones Jr has a professional record of 66 wins and nine losses, 47 wins by way of knockoutCredit: Getty – Contributor

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      Tyson has a professional record of 50 wins and six losses, with 44 wins coming by knockout

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      “If Mike goes out there and decides to start hammering, what am I supposed to do, look at Andy? Hell no! I’ve got to defend myself and get back in it.”
      Tyson also admitted that he will be hunting for a knockout: “If the opportunity comes, I’m always looking for it.
      “This is search and destroy and I’m looking forward to recapturing my glory.”

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      Dillian Whyte’s amazing body transformation having spent lockdown training to shift career-heavy 19st 5lbs weight

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      DILLIAN WHYTE looks in serious shape to ensure he remains WBC mandatory challenger after a stunning body transformation.
      The Body Snatcher has been shedding the pounds in Portugal ahead of his all-important bout with Alexander Povetkin on Saturday night.

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      Whyte came in it at his career heaviest for his last bout – a whopping 19st 5lbsCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      The heavyweight has been working out in Portugal over lockdown

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      Dillian Whyte is ready to rumble against the Russian on Saturday
      Whyte, 32, has spent his lockdown being put through his paces in the gruelling heat to ensure he works himself back into terrific shape.
      And he looks a far cry from his last scrap when he tipped the scales at a career-heavy 19st 5lbs.
      Whyte took the fight against Mariusz Wach on just three weeks notice and looked sluggish inside the ring despite scraping a unanimous point win.
      After months of hard work, Whyte has lost the extra fat and showed off his ripped figure with a picture on Instagram.

      He will need to be at his fearsome best to beat the former WBA champion at the weekend to land his long-awaited title shot with either Tyson Fury or Deontay Wilder.
      Whyte is not short of confidence and insisted his game plan will be to knock Povetkin out.
      He told Sky Sports: “I respect the guy, but it’s on.
      “All the smiles and all the other stuff, I know what he’s coming to try and do to me, so I don’t want to be sat there next to him, acting all cool and pally pally. No.

      “I want to try and knock him out and I’m sure he’s going to try and knock me out because that’s what he does.”
      GOING FOR THE WINN
      Whyte’s surroundings have been less glamourous following his return to the UK and is holed up in a Winnebago in Brentwood to prepare for his fight in Eddie Hearn’s backyard.
      He exclusively told SunSport: “I drove 40-hours with my three dogs out to my training base in Portugal for a 22-week camp away from home for this fight.
      “Now I am living in a caravan for a week before fighting a dangerous Russian, in an Essex field, on the side of the motorway.

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      Whyte looks in top shape ahead of Saturday’s clash with PovetkinCredit: Dillian Whyte

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      Whyte looked sluggish in the ring during his previous boutCredit: PA:Press Association

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      “I will fight anyone, anywhere and that is why I am the real Gypsy King and I have even got my flat cap to prove it.”
      The WBC have already insisted that the winner must fight the WBC title belt holder currently held by Fury.
      The original Gypsy King needs to fulfil his contractual obligations to scrap Wilder for a third time with the ultimate crown jewel to take on Anthony Joshua to decide who will be named the undisputed champ.

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      Whyte vs Povetkin: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, undercard and ring walks for huge heavyweight bout

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      HEAVYWEIGHT stars Dillian Whyte and Alexander Povetkin are due to go head-to-head as elite boxing makes a comeback.
      This clash will be the most high profile clash since lockdown began, with the heavyweight pair due to duke it out in the Matchroom Mansion.

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      All eyes will be on the ring come Saturday nightCredit: PA
      The clash was originally scheduled for May 2 but was rescheduled twice due to the pandemic.
      The fight is for the WBC interim heavyweight title and sets up the winner for another major fight going forward.

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      Dillian Whyte recently revealed his anger at Eddie Hearn and the WBC after he was overlooked for a title shot againCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      When is Whyte vs Povetkin?
      The fight is due to take place at the Matchroom Boxing HQ in Essex on Saturday, August 22
      The two fighters are expected to do their ring walks at 10pm BST
      However, the ring walks time will be dependent on the undercard results
      What TV channel is Whyte vs Povetkin on?
      Sky Sports Box Office will be broadcasting the match from 7pm BST.
      The full event is priced at £19.95
      Where can I watch the livestream?
      You can live stream the match for the same price on your computer or tablet device
      Spky Sports Box Office is also now available on BT TV via channel 496.

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      Dillian Whyte claims Tyson Fury’s real name is LUKE… and he changed to sound ‘harder’ like Iron Mike

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      DILLIAN WHYTE claims Tyson Fury’s real name is Luke and he changed it to sound “harder”.
      The Gypsy King, 31, lists his full name as Tyson Luke Fury.

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      Dillian Whyte claimed Tyson Fury’s real name is Luke and he changed it

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      The Gypsy King lists his full name as Tyson Luke Fury
      That has boosted his brand and helped secure meetings with legend ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson.
      But 32-year-old Whyte insists his team have evidence that he has switched his Christian names around to sound like the Baddest Man on the Planet.
      He told SunSport: “My real name is Dillian. I know his real name is Luke.
      “He changed it to Tyson to make himself sound harder. People can have a little look around on the internet and see for themselves.

      “In boxing, the name Tyson is a lot more sellable than Luke.
      “A lot of what Tyson does and says is a game, you can never take anything he says seriously or at face value.
      “He might say he wants to fight me sometimes but how can you trust a man who doesn’t even use his own name?”

      He changed it to Tyson to make himself sound harder… in boxing, the name Tyson is a lot more sellable than Luke.
      Whyte on Fury’s name

      Whyte is holed up in a Winnebago in Brentwood to prepare for his fight with Russian dangerman Alexander Povetkin on Saturday.

      A 12th consecutive win will earn him the WBC’s diamond belt and secure the shot at the main belt Fury currently holds.
      Fury has flipped between promising Whyte his hard-earned shot and vowing to ditch the title if the sanctioning body forces him to face the Body Snatcher.
      So Whyte went on record to tell SunSport he is the hardest travelling, biggest banging, real road warrior around.
      He said: “I drove 40-hours with my three dogs out to my training base in Portugal for a 22-week camp away from home for this fight.
      “Now I am living in a caravan for a week before fighting a dangerous Russian, in an Essex field, on the side of the motorway.

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      “I will fight anyone, anywhere and that is why I am the real Gypsy King and I have even got my flat cap to prove it.
      “Tyson Fury likes to tell people that he is but let’s see.
      “Fury had a privileged upbringing, went to a posh school in an expensive area and lives in a lovely house. What kind of gypsy is he?”

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      Dillian Whyte says ‘I’m the real Gypsy King’ as he prepares for Povetkin fight in Essex car park Winnebago

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      DILLIAN WHYTE sat on his caravan steps in a field at the side of the M25 waiting for a fight and roared at Tyson Fury: ‘I am the real Gypsy King’.
      The 32-year-old Brixton ace is holed up in a Winnebago in Brentwood to prepare for his fight with Russian dangerman Alexander Povetkin on Saturday.

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      Dillian Whyte says he is the ‘the real Gypsy King’ as he prepares for Povetkin fight in a Winnebago

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      SunSport’s boxing man Wally Downes Jr with Whyte
      A 12th consecutive win will earn him the WBC’s diamond belt and secure the shot at the main belt Fury currently holds, that must happen before March.
      Fury has flipped between promising Whyte his hard-earned shot – after he has dealt with his Deontay Wilder trilogy – and vowing to ditch the title if the sanctioning body forces him to face the Body Snatcher.
      So Whyte went on record to tell SunSport he is the hardest travelling, biggest banging, real road warrior around.
      He said: “I drove 40-hours with my three dogs out to my training base in Portugal for a 22-week camp away from home for this fight.

      “Now I am living in a caravan for a week before fighting a dangerous Russian, in an Essex field, on the side of the motorway.
      “I will fight anyone, anywhere and that is why I am the real Gypsy King and I have even got my flat cap to prove it.
      “Tyson Fury likes to tell people that he is but let’s see.
      “Fury had a privileged upbringing, went to a posh school in an expensive area and lives in a lovely house. What kind of gypsy is he?”

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      Whyte has tuned up in Portugal ahead of his fight with Russian dangerman Alexander Povetkin

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      ‘Gypsy King’ Tyson Fury is the current WBC heavyweight champion
      Whyte and Fury have been involved in a verbal war for years and the Jamaica-born star believes he has dug up some dirt that would harm his reputation and public appeal.
      The 6ft 9in champion lists his full name as Tyson Luke Fury, which has boosted his brand and helped secure meetings with the Iron Mike legend he was named after.
      But Whyte insists his team have evidence that he has switched his Christian names around to sound like the Baddest Man on the Planet.
      Whyte said: “My real name is Dillian. I know his real name is Luke.
      “He changed it to Tyson to make himself sound harder. People can have a little look around on the internet and see for themselves.
      “In boxing, the name Tyson is a lot more sellable than Luke.

      I will fight anyone, anywhere and that is why I am the real Gypsy King and I have even got my flat cap to prove it.
      Dillian Whyte

      “A lot of what Tyson does and says is a game, you can never take anything he says seriously or at face value.
      “He might say he wants to fight me sometimes but how can you trust a man who doesn’t even use his own name?”
      Vladimir Putin-backed Povetkin has been up to his usual tricks at the claustrophobic Holiday Inn, sending two of his burly team to try to spy on Whyte’s training sessions.
      The 40-year-old Olympic champ tried the same intimidation tactics when he came to London to face Anthony Joshua in 2018.
      But Whyte’s close-knit team managed to spot the two Soviet powerhouses attempting to hide behind the foliage and the WBC interim champ laughed it off.
      “I was just doing some strength and conditioning training,” he laughed.
      “Did they think they were going to catch me going through my gameplan or sparring?

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      “We looked out the window and saw these massive guys trying to hide behind a tree and peek through the windows.
      “I yelled out asking them what they were up to, if they needed any help or directions, and they walked off.
      “But this is a good sign. It shows they are worried and they seriously should be.”

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      Dillian Whyte vs Alexander Povetkin: How heavyweight KO kings compare with winner set to take on Tyson Fury for WBC belt

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      DILLIAN WHYTE faces one more hurdle before moving a step closer to facing Tyson Fury – and that is beating Alexander Povetkin.
      Whyte headlines the final show from Eddie Hearn’s ‘Fight Camp’ in the garden of his Matchroom HQ in Brentwood, Essex.

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      The 32-year-old puts his WBC mandatory status on the line, with Povetkin ready to spoil the party on Saturday.
      Billed “Battle of the left hooks”, the two heavy-hitters will be hoping to produce fireworks despite the lack of any fans.
      Here SunSport breaks down the fight.
      DILLIAN WHYTE
      Since his only loss in the paid ranks, to Anthony Joshua in 2015, Whyte has become one of the most improved heavyweights in the world.

      His power and lead hook has always been prominent, but now he is boxing with educated pressure and a forceful jab.
      Whyte is also a great in-fighter, managing to fire off quick combinations when pressed up against opponents.
      Managing to box to strict tactics and avoid being overzealous has steered him to massive victories over the likes of Joseph Parker, Dereck Chisora and Oscar Rivas.
      He has also proven to be resilient, picking himself off the canvas against Parker and Rivas, when leading the fight, to regain composure before earning a decision.

      Against Chisora in their second fight Whyte was even behind on the two of the scorecards, but remained calm, not forcing the fight, before finishing with a devastating round 11 KO.
      What Whyte may lack in hand speed he makes up for in timing and power and when coming forward the former kickboxer takes a lot to stop.

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      Dillian Whyte is mandatory for the WBC title Credit: Getty Images
      ALEXANDER POVETKIN
      Despite turning 41 next month, Povetkin is still considered one of the most dangerous punchers in the blue ribbon division.
      His performance against Anthony Joshua in 2018 – which saw him KO’d in round seven – is evidence to the claim.
      He had AJ wobbled in the opening stages with sneaky hooks and uppercuts on the inside.
      Povetkin’s ability to generate powerful shots on the inside is a big advantage, bearing in mind how dangerous he is in mid-range.
      The Russian’s left hook is his biggest weapon, the punch that laid out David Price in 2017.
      But Povetkin did box lethargically against Michael Hunter last December, and somehow escaped with a draw.
      He was often beaten to the punch and outworked by his younger opponent.
      Keeping a fast pace is key to beating the ex-world champion, or else risk allowing Povetkin to control the range and set up power punches.

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      Alexander Povetkin knocked out David Price with a left hook Credit: Getty Images

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      FIGHT OUTCOME
      Up until two years ago, Povetkin had never been KO’d, losing only to Wladimir Klitschko on points.
      But AJ’s ability to to use punches in bunches up close and utilise a better jab set him up for the finish with the Russian on the back foot.
      Whyte on the other hand has a different style to Joshua, relying more on heavier shots rather than faster combinations.
      Povetkin, though, has proven he can sustain single shots, meaning Whyte could be forced to set a high tempo to try and draw a knockout win.
      That would risk trading punches with his opponent, whereas his jab, strength and steady work rate could steer the Brit to a more comfortable points win.
      With so much on the line for the WBC interim champion, and Povetkin coming with nothing to lose, fighting tactically and securing the judges verdict could be the likely outcome for Whyte.

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      Anthony Joshua will NOT fight Tyson Fury if Gypsy King is stripped of WBC belt and will face Dillian Whyte instead

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      EDDIE HEARN has revealed Anthony Joshua will prioritise a rematch against Dillian Whyte for the WBC title if Tyson Fury is stripped of his belt.
      The Matchroom promoter revealed earlier in the week how the WBA, WBO and IBF king is keen to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion since 1999.

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      British star Anthony Joshua is desperate to add the WBC belt to his collectionCredit: Refer to Caption

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      Dillian Whyte is set to get a crack at the WBC title in 2021 should he beat Alexander PovetkinCredit: NHPIX
      And Hearn has once again stressed how AJ will press ahead to fight WBC mandatory Whyte should Fury refuse to face the Body Snatcher.
      The winner of Saturday’s showdown between Whyte and Alexander Povetkin are mandated to fight the victor of Fury’s trilogy against Deontay Wilder.
      But Hearn has stated that Fury’s team aren’t keen on a domestic dust-up with Whyte, which could jeopardise a blockbuster bout between the Gypsy King and AJ.
      Speaking to iFL TV, he said: “People said from Fury’s team, ‘We are not fighting Dillian Whyte.

      “So I said, ‘If you don’t fight Dillian Whyte, you’re going to be stripped of your world title.’
      “And then I said, by the way, Anthony Joshua wants to win the WBC world title because he wants to win all the belts. He wants to be undisputed.’
      “So if Tyson Fury vacates the belt, then AJ can’t win the WBC belt. So, therefore, he’ll fight Dillian Whyte for the WBC belt.”
      HEAR ME OUT
      Before adding: “If Anthony Joshua wants to fight Tyson Fury, it can’t even be for the undisputed until he’s boxed Dillian Whyte.

      “It’s never been about Fury. He wanted to fight Wilder since he had the WBC title.
      “As soon as Fury beat him, Joshua wanted to fight Fury. By the way, he still wants to fight Fury belt or no belt, but that’s his decision.”
      Whyte has been vocal in his desire to face Fury, as he claimed his rival is scared of facing him.
      He told Sky Sports: “He said he was a fighting man. Before he won the belt, he said he was going to fight me. He just talks rubbish. He said he was going to do this to me, do that to me.
      “‘When I beat Deontay Wilder, I’m going to give Dillian the first shot at the belt, because he deserves it, he’s waited so long and he’s worked so hard.’

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      Hearn has revealed AJ could target a rematch against Whyte ahead of a Tyson Fury boutCredit: Reuters

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      “After he wins the fight, he talks about fighting Derek Chisora. He’s a joker. The WBC have obviously come forward and said you have to fight me now, so let’s see what he’s going to do.
      “He’s tried everything to avoid me. Even without waiting for the outcome of my fight with Povetkin, he’s so scared about the prospect of fighting me that his promoter begged the WBC to elevate him to ‘Franchise’ champion to keep him out of my clutches.
      “Mauricio has said publicly that that ain’t happening. All going well, he’ll be all mine, but I fully expect him to run, run and run, just like that coward Wilder before him.”

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      Evander Holyfield looks in stunning shape but 57-year-old showing his age with slow hand speed as he trains for return

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      EVANDER HOLYFIELD continues to train for a mega boxing comeback and looks in stunning shape at the age of 57.
      A return to the ring for charity is on the American icon’s mind, over nine years after his last fight.

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      Evander Holyfield threw punches in the gym as he practised his formCredit: Instagram / @evanderholyfield

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      The 57-year-old was a touch slow but looked in great shapeCredit: Instagram / @evanderholyfield
      The Real Deal looked lean and mean as he showed off his form in a recent Instagram video.
      Throwing a few punches, working on his feet movement and practising his stance, the veteran naturally appeared a tad sluggish in the clip.
      Holyfield captioned the post: “Morning training. Sitting at 215lbs right where I want to be.”
      Having missed out on fighting Mike Tyson, who will face Roy Jones Jr later this year, Holyfield is looking for an opponent in his own comeback.

      Training continues for the former unified heavyweight king with Wladimir Klitschko recently joining him in the gym.
      That includes gruelling beach runs and hill climbs as he looks to build up his already-impressive fitness levels.

      Many social media fans of the ex-boxer praised his gusto in the workout but some felt he was not necessarily ready for a full-on fight.
      One Instagram user commented: “I’m so sorry but you are still slow.”

      Tony warned: “As much as I always wanted Tyson-Holyfield 3, it would be a bad idea for you to do it now.”
      While Zach wrote: “Gotta respect the work.”

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      The Alabama-born champ retired with a 44-10-2 (1) record having won his first title 34 years ago.
      And Riddick Bowe, 52, has challenged Holyfield and Tyson to a contest, telling SunSport: “If the fans want to see me fight again, I’m fighting. I want to make fans happy.
      “It’s official. Actually, let me put it this way: I am officially back and want to and will fight.
      “Come on Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield…”

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