Heavyweight boxing

TYSON FURY’S trilogy bout against Deontay Wilder is still expected to go ahead in 2020 after the Bronze Bomber’s manager vowed the two are set to get it on again.
The duo are set to meet in Las Vegas on December 19 with the Gypsy King to defend the WBC heavyweight title he ripped away from the American in February.

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Deontay Wilder lost the WBC title in February after he was stopped by Tyson Fury
Wilder immediately invoked a rematch clause in the aftermath of his first professional defeat, and Fury is already training for his third bout with the 2008 Olympic bronze medallist.
Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn revealed last week that he has doubts whether a trilogy fight will materialise later this year and wants WBC mandatory Dillian Whyte to face Fury instead.
He told IFL: “I’ll do Whyte-Fury. I’ll stick the dough up. It’s a huge fight.
“We haven’t heard from Deontay Wilder. He hasn’t been vocal about the third fight.

“But we understand the position. Tyson Fury has got to fight Deontay Wilder. Good luck, crack on. It’s difficult for everyone.”

But Wilder’s manager Shelly Finkel has poured cold water on claims Wilder isn’t willing to fight for his old belt.
Speaking to Sky Sports, he simply stated: “Deontay will fight Fury this year.”

Fans are also desperate to see Fury and British rival Anthony Joshua clash in 2021 with a two-fight deal already agreed for next year.
And the pair even bumped into each other in Marbella just a few days ago, with the duo engaging in a chat.
Commenting on what they spoke about, Joshua’s promoter Hearn said: “It was amazing, people think it was a set up.

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“AJ said he was walking down the road and Fury drove up and opened the window and was like, ‘Alright?’
“I think he said to AJ, ‘Make sure you beat Kubrat Pulev.’ And AJ said, ‘Make sure you beat Deontay Wilder.’
“And they both said, ‘I will, and I’ll see you next year.’”

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JOE JOYCE and Michael Wallisch made the most of having a face off through a screen as the heavyweight duo took it in turns to show off their mime impressions.
The pair are scheduled to trade hell for leather on Saturday night in a behind closed doors event at the BT Sport Studio in Stratford.

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Joe Joyce and Michael Wallisch had fun at Tuesday’s press conference ahead of their bout on SaturdayCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

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Joyce puts his undefeated record on the line against Germany’s Wallisch at the BT Sport StudioCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
Joyce, 34, knows he must avoid defeat if he wishes to fight domestic rival Daniel Dubois for the British, Commonwealth and European titles later this year.
But even though there is pressure on him to deliver, the 2016 Olympic silver medallist was in a jovial mood at Tuesday’s press conference.
Joyce – who goes into the weekend’s bout having won all ten of his professional fights – performed his best mime routine in front of the screen, with Wallisch mimicking everything he did.
Commenting on the screen separating the duo, one fan tweeted: “Isn’t that a bit pointless seeing as the gonna be hugging and sweating all over each other on Saturday?”

Another said: “Jesus. What’s the point. They’re gonna (be) smashing each other’s face in soon. Stupid.”
Meanwhile one poked fun at Joyce’s mime work, as he quipped: “That’s the fastest I’ve ever seen his hands move.”
A fourth simply stated: “Top quality banter.”

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Joyce must get past Wallisch on the weekend if he wants to face Daniel Dubois in OctoberCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

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Dubois faces undefeated two-time Olympian Erik Pfeifer on August 29Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

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Wallisch goes into the dust-up having lost three out of his last four fights – with all of his defeats coming by way of KO.

The 34-year-old is a huge underdog, with many not expecting him to live with Joyce’s power.
But he was all smiles for the camera, as he was seen relishing the chance to propel himself into European title contention.

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Wallisch hasn’t fought since September where he was stopped by 2016 Olympic champion Tony Yoka.Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

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MIKE TYSON turned down £16milion to make his bare-knuckle boxing debut – as he looks to focus on a comeback next month.
After the heavyweight legend, 54, announced plans to fight for the first time in 15 years he was inundated with wildcard proposals.

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Mike Tyson turned down £16m to make his bare-knuckle boxing debut
Bare-knuckle Boxing Fighting Championship promoter David Feldman twice tried to convince Iron Mike to fight with exposed fists.
But he has officially given up with Tyson instead focusing on his return to boxing, which is supposedly taking place next month.
Feldman told Ring Magazine: “We offered Tyson $20million (£16m) and some additional benefits, but he turned it down.
“Who knows what’s going to happen with Mike Tyson.

“(His management team) said he was going to fight in July already, but then they said he was going to fight in August, so who knows what’s going to happen with him.”
Tyson has been training since March with MMA mastermind Rafael Cordeiro.

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The American was even offered a bare-knuckle bout against one of Cordeiro’s former fighters Wanderlei Silva.
But according to Ring Magazine, the American has no plans to make the switch.

A source said: “His people told me last week that Mike wasn’t even considering bare-knuckle.”

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ANTHONY JOSHUA could face Kubrat Pulev in front of 2,000 people at the O2 Arena in November.
The heavyweights were supposed to meet in an IBF mandatory defence in June, until the coronavirus pandemic KO’d live sport.

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Anthony Joshua could face Kubrat Pulev in front of 2,000 people at the O2 Arena in NovemberCredit: AFP or licensors
With British boxing making a return this month, and promoter Eddie Hearn set to stage four behind closed doors events next month, Joshua’s next fight is back on track.
And following the government’s announcement of reduced crowds targeted for an October return, AJ could find himself fighting at the O2 Arena for the first time since 2016.
Dereck Chisora’s heavyweight headliner against Oleksandr Usyk is also planned to have an audience in attendance.
Hearn told The Telegraph: “We are making plans to stage the rest of the year behind closed doors with the exception of those two events, which will be pay per view.

“We are trialling the world snooker championships with 350 fans at the Crucible in Sheffield and we are working towards crowds in October and the end of November for Dereck and then AJ.
“It may be a case of convincing people to attend, and going through the right procedures to get people into the O2 Arena.
“It won’t be easy, but it’s our ambition to do it.”

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Hearn named the O2 as the most likely venue for Joshua’s unified title defence.

Should AJ beat Pulev, he has verbally agreed to a two-fight deal in 2021 with WBC champion Tyson Fury.
The pair exchanged a conversation in Marbella, where Hearn revealed they urged each other to avoid slip ups in their next bouts.

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ANTHONY JOSHUA and Tyson Fury discussed their proposed mega-fight next year after meeting face-to-face roadside in Marbella.
The heavyweight rulers were pictured having a chat in Spain last week, as they both holiday before their next title defences.

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Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua shared a roadside encounter in Marbella
They verbally agreed to a two-fight deal for 2021, with Joshua, 30, first facing Kubrat Pulev, 39, and Fury, 31, rematching Deontay Wilder, 34.
And with the lure of an undisputed title decider to follow, the heavyweight rivals urged one another to avoid any unwanted slip ups.
Promoter Eddie Hearn revealed: “It was amazing, people think it was a set up.
“AJ said he was walking down the road and Fury drove up and opened the window and was like, ‘Alright?’

“I think he said to AJ, ‘Make sure you beat Kubrat Pulev.’ And AJ said, ‘Make sure you beat Deontay Wilder.’
“And they both said, ‘I will, and I’ll see you next year.’”

Joshua and Fury have agreed to a 50/50 split next year, with the winner in the immediate rematch taking the lion’s share 60 per cent.
But further mandatory defences are already threatening to scupper the historic Battle of Britain.

WBC mandatory Dillian Whyte, 32, has been promised a shot at Fury’s belt by February next year and the WBO have confirmed Oleksandr Usyk, 33, is next for AJ’s title.
Hearn admitted there is even a chance Joshua and Fury drop a belt to ensure they finally share the ring together.

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He told iFL TV: “Maybe you lose all belts. You know these governing bodies take percentages of fighters’ purses.
“And when you add up five, which is the amount of belts that is on the line for that fight, it’s an awful lot of money.
“So you may get to the stage where fighters turn round and say, or promoters say, ‘Do you know what do we need a belt?'”

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IT might not be sage to fight at his age, but Mike Tyson still looks the baddest and not the saddest.
The former unified world heavyweight champion, 54, edged closer to a comeback fight against possibly Evander Holyfield or Shannon Briggs with an even faster exhibition of his ferocious style.

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Legend Tyson appears well above spar in the latest video clip he has released after 15 years out of the ring.
This time Iron Mike focuses on his famous, swaying, head-down movement as he pummels both a punchbag and a sparring partner.
Tyson has been planning a series of charity fights as he aims to show the modern generation why he should still be labelled the “Baddest Man on the Planet”.
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And although critics have questioned whether he could maintain his charging-bull energy of old, as highlighted in his new videos, he certainly looks increasingly sharp.

Drenched in sweat, Tyson appeared meaner and leaner, perhaps indicating he is serious about his return.

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And having also hinted he wants to star in WWE, his intensive training keeps his options open as he ponders how far to take his comeback.
But the New Yorker, who opened a cannabis ranch in California last year, also has one eye on his life out of the ring even when back inside it.
In the caption to his latest sparring video he asks fans to head to his website to buy “official” training gear.

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