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      Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk fight styles compared: How do the heavyweight superstars match up

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      TYSON FURY and Oleksandr Usyk will be putting on another masterclass when they face off in a huge rematch on Saturday night.In what is expected to be another fight-of-the-year contender – here at SunSport, we looked at why these two men match up so well against each other.Oleksandr Usyk won by a split decision against Tyson Fury in their first meeting.Credit: PAWe saw the pair square off in Riyadh last May in what was a back-and-forth chess match as they put it all on the line to become the undisputed heavyweight champion.Like many of Usyk’s recent bouts, the fight ended up going to the judge’s scorecards, which saw him win by a close split decision.Fury, on the other hand, has claimed that for the rematch, he wants to take the judges out of the equation with a knockout win over the Ukrainian.Fury vs Usyk 2: Ring walk time, TV channels and undercard – all you need to know for big rematchWhat is Tyson Fury’s fight stance?Last time out, Fury weighed in at 262lbs and stands at 6ft 9 and has a very unique style.Read more On Fury vs Usyk 2The Gypsy King often changes his approach for each fight, but his fast twitch movements and dynamic punches are forever present.Fury, 36, predominantly fights in the orthodox stance but will often change to make it awkward for his opponents and make him more unpredictable.After losing to Usyk back in May, many pundits and Fury himself have claimed that he must change his approach come Saturday night.Fury will reportedly weigh in heavier for Saturday night’s rematch as he looks to make his knockout power even more lethal.Most read in BoxingMany believe that the Gypsy King will need to knock out Usyk to avoid a repeat of the first bout.What is Oleksandr Uysk’s fight stance?Usyk, 37, known for his tricky fight style, will be looking to win on Saturday night by any means necessary. The Ukrainian is a right-handed southpaw who punches with great volume and has incredible stamina. He also has world class ring IQ that allows him to adapt during the fight.With 22 wins and 14 coming by knockout, not known for his knockout power, Usyk will outwork and tire his opponents and has often stopped them through pure exhaustion.As the last fight was so close between the two, it will be interesting to see if Usyk changes his approach.What’s been said?Tyson Fury is taking a do-or-die approach for his fight on Saturday night where he has stated “I’m going to go in there with destroy mode. Last time I went to box him, I was being cautious.”Anybody can get caught as we have seen in a lot of these heavyweight fights.READ MORE SUN STORIES”But this time, I’m not going for a points decision. I’m going to knock that motherf****r out.”Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 fight cardOleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury; For Usyk’s WBA, WBC and WBO heavyweight titlesSerhii Bohachuk vs. Ishmael Davis; Light middleweightMoses Itauma vs. Demsey McKean; HeavyweightJohnny Fisher vs. Dave Allen; HeavyweightIsaac Lowe vs. Lee McGregor; FeatherweightDaniel Lapin vs Dylan Colin; Light-heavyweightAndrii Novytskyi vs Edgar Ramirez; Heavyweight More

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      ‘B******s’ – Alan Shearer left red-faced and fuming after botching question about his OWN career

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      ALAN SHEARER hilariously botched a question about his OWN CAREER during a Betfair quiz.The Premier League’s all-time leading goalscorer had his knowledge about his iconic career put to the test in Betfair’s special Christmas Quizzing… Only Bettor quiz.Alan Shearer had his knowledge on his career put to the test in Betfair’s special Christmas Quizzing… Only Bettor quizCredit: BETFAIRShearer was asked about his sole goal in Blackburn’s 1995/96 Champions League campaignCredit: BETFAIRThe retired striker blew a gasket after he responded with the wrong answerCredit: BETFAIRThe former Blackburn Rovers, Newcastle United, Southampton and England hitman took on Betfair’s team of racing experts, which included Rachael Blackmore, Paul Nicholls and Sky Sports’ Vanessa Ryle.Shearer made a blistering start along with team-mates Alan McInally and Sky Sports’ Abigail Davies.But his memory slowly started to fail him, much to the amusement of the rival team.And he blew a gasket after incorrectly responding to a question about his sole Champions League strike for Rovers, who he won the Prem with in the 1994/95 season.READ MORE ON SHEARERThe BBC pundit guessed that he found the back of the net against Dutch side Heerenveen in Rovers’ sole campaign in Europe’s elite club competition.The goal in question, however, came against Norwegian giants Rosenberg.After realising his gaffe, a frustrated Shearer shouted: “B******s.”The Betfair quiz was hosted by Kevin Hatchard, who oversaw five rounds of sporting trivia.Most read in SportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAlan Shearer won the Premier League with Blackburn Rovers in the 1994/95 seasonCredit: GETTYBetfair ambassador Shearer said: “There’s nothing like a good quiz at Christmas.”And it was great to captain the team for Betfair’s Christmas Quizzing… Only Bettor.Alan Shearer in the dark on Gary Lineker’s MOTD replacement, but reveals why he doesn’t want to know who’s coming in”I won’t spoil it for people who are going to watch, but some of those questions were a lot tougher than we thought they would be.”Fair play to the Betfair racing team too, they know their stuff.”Watch Alan Shearer vs Rachael Blackmore in @Betfair’s Christmas Quizzing… Only Bettor, streamed live at 6pm today. More

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      Oleksandr Usyk net worth and how much he is getting paid for Tyson Fury rematch

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      OLEKSANDR USYK rematches Tyson Fury in the biggest fight of his career. Usyk became the first man to ever defeat Fury after his split-decision win in May. Oleksandr Usyk facing off with Tyson FuryCredit: GettyHe also became the first four-belt undisputed champion in heavyweight history. But Usyk was forced to vacate the IBF belt in order to proceed with his money-spinning Riyadh rematch. It means there are still three belts, bragging rights and plenty of money at stake when the two share the ring once more. What is Oleksandr Usyk’s net worth?The true extent of Usyk’s can not truly be known – but reports online suggest it is in the region of £40million – though it could be much more. READ MORE IN BOXINGUsyk has also fought Anthony Joshua twice, with his pair of points wins likely to have banked him around £30m. He would have also picked up a few million for his 2023 victory over Daniel Dubois and other pay-per-view fights against the likes of Tony Bellew and Derek Chisora. Usyk is also sponsored by Venum, Jaxet, Lomus, and WePlay Esports.Fury vs Usyk 2 – top storiesREAD MORE on all the build-up to the blockbuster fight in Riyadh..All the info:News, features and interviews: How much is he getting paid for Usyk rematch?Again unconfirmed, but social media reports suggest the fighters are getting in the ring for a split £150m purse.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe share is also unknown, but having won their first fight, Usyk could be taking home more than his rival this time around.Originally, the first fight is believed to have been worth £115m but again the split was never made public knowledge. Watch Tyson Fury’s terrifying rant as Gypsy King vows to put ‘f*****’ Oleksandr Usyk ‘in the hurt locker More

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      Dele Alli announces Everton exit in emotional post as he reveals ‘things haven’t worked out as we all would have hoped’

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      DELE ALLI has emotionally announced his departure from Everton.The former Tottenham and England star’s contract with the Toffees expired in the summer but he continued to train with the club.Dele Alli has announced his departure from EvertonCredit: PAThe 28-year-old’s contract with the Merseysiders expired in the summerCredit: GETTYHe continued training with the Toffees but will move on to pastures new next yearCredit: GETTYBut he won’t be penning a new deal with the Merseysiders, revealing on Instagram that he’s currently looking for “some exciting opportunities”.He wrote: “As widely published this week, 2025 may set me on a new path with some exciting opportunities.”Before any of that happens it’s very important for me to make clear how grateful I am of all the fans, staff and players at Everton FC for the support they have given me.”It’s been an incredibly tough journey trying to put the final pieces together to regain match fitness.READ MORE ON EVERTON”And I cannot thank the Everton staff enough for the hard work they have put into this process.”Unfortunately, things haven’t worked out as we all would have hoped and I think it’s the right time for me to turn a new page.”I want to wish everyone at this amazing club the very best of luck and, hopefully, we will see each other again soon.”Alli, who hasn’t played a competitive match in TWO YEARS, joined Everton in January 2020 but was soon shipped out to Besiktas on loan.Most read in SportDele Alli leaves Goodison Park having made just 13 appearances for the clubCredit: PAHe leaves Goodison Park having made a mere 13 appearances.Alli bravely opened up on his mental health struggles in an April interview with Gary Neville, in which he revealed he became addicted to sleeping pills.Dele Alli hailed for opening up on mental health battles as Everton star joins Monday Night Football panelHe said: “Now is the right time for me to tell people what’s been going on.”It’s tough to talk about because it’s something I’ve hid for a long time. “I’m scared to talk about it.”When I came back from Turkey I found out I needed an operation I was in a bad place mentally and I decided to go to a modern-day rehab facility for mental health.”They deal with addiction and trauma. I felt it was time for me.”You can’t be told to go there – you have to know and make the decision yourself or it’s not going to work.”I was caught in a bad cycle and things that were doing me harm.” More

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      Tyson Fury cleared to fight with radical new look after Oleksandr Usyk tried to ban it for huge rematch

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      TYSON FURY has been granted permission to KEEP his beard for tomorrow’s heavyweight showdown with Oleksandr Usyk. Usyk’s team had wanted the Gypsy King to shave off his bushy beard for the Saudi rematch.Tyson Fury has been granted permission to keep his beard for the fightCredit: GettyOleksandr Usyk’s team wanted him to shave it due to concerns it could cushion a punchCredit: GettyThey suggested that it could actually cushion a blow to the face, which would benefit Fury during the fight.But officials have ruled in the Brit’s favour, allowing him to keep the beard.Fury’s promoter, Frank Warren, told Sky Sports: “He has a beard and there’s been a lot of fighters over the years who’ve fought with beards, and that’s it.”In a separate dispute, the rival camps are at loggerheads over a replacement judge for Saturday’s bout.Read More in BoxingGerardo Martinez, Patrick Morley and Fernando Barbosa were originally set to score the historic clash.Barbosa was taken ill this week and did not fly to Riyadh.Steve Weisfeld of New Jersey is said to have stepped in to fill the void.However, Warren claims there is another judge who could be called upon because the camps are in disagreement.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe 72-year-old has even suggested they could rely on a COIN TOSS to decide.Warren said: “This will get sorted. Use a bit of common sense, and actually both camps are very, very professional and know what they have to do.”Watch Tyson Fury’s terrifying rant as Gypsy King vows to put ‘f*****’ Oleksandr Usyk ‘in the hurt lockerFury and Usyk met for a press conference on Thursday which was followed by a face-off that lasted over 10 minutes.Usyk handed Fury the first defeat of his professional career in May.He won the fight by a split decision.Fury vs Usyk 2 – top storiesREAD MORE on all the build-up to the blockbuster fight in Riyadh..All the info:News, features and interviews: More

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      Tyson Fury’s net worth and how much he is getting paid for Oleksandr Usyk rematch

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      TYSON FURY gets back in the ring this weekend for a highly-anticipated rematch against Oleksandr Usyk.The Ukrainian won via a split decision in their thrilling first bout back in February.Tyson Fury will came away with plenty of cash if not the belts on Saturday nightCredit: GettyThe fight purse is a whopping £150mCredit: ReutersUsyk became the undisputed heavyweight champion thanks to his ninth round onslaught last time.But he has since had to give up one of his belts to Daniel Dubois, who then retained it by shocking the boxing world with a knockout win over Anthony Joshua.There is still three titles on the line (WBA, WBO and WBC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday night.Only one man can get their hands on the belts, but both Usyk, 37, and Fury, 36, are guaranteed to walk away with huge pay cheques.READ MORE IN BOXINGWhat is Tyson Fury’s net worth?Forbes claim his net worth is £40million – but others suggest it could be way higher.Before his rematch against Usyk, the Gypsy King had already banked £39.5m this year.That figure, which will rise, already makes him the 42nd highest paid sportsman in the world this year.And it is not just mega-money fights where Fury makes his millions.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe also has his own Furocity energy drink, owns a number of bars, has three best-selling books and is endorsed by brands like Lucozade.Fury was also well paid for his Netflix reality TV show “At Home with the Furys”.It’ll be a knockout, 110% Sun Sport’s panel preview Usyk v Fury 2 with Tyson Fury trainer Andy LeeThough he will not be giving his seven kids a penny, explaining: “I want my kids to get their own money, do their own things and be their own people.”I don’t believe in just giving all your money to your kids but it will make them weak, spoiled and not value anything, worthless. “They’ll end up getting to 35 and never having done anything for themselves, apart from spending dad’s money.”How much is he getting paid for Usyk rematch?Reports suggest the fighters are getting in the ring for a whopping £150m purse.The split of that figure is not yet known, but having won their first meeting, Usyk could be taking home more than his rival this time around.Fury has admitted money is the motivation behind this rematch.Fury took home more cash last time despite Usyk winningCredit: ReutersHow much has Tyson Fury earned from his previous fights?The dust-up with Usyk back in February was for a purse of £115m.Fury is understood to have collected £85m of that after an agreement was sealed for him to get the majority.When the Morecambe-born boxer came up against Francis Ngannou a year ago, he received a cheque for £65m.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnother of Fury’s iconic clashes was the last bout of the Deontay Wilder trilogy three years ago, which has been labelled the best bout of all-time.The Brit reportedly earned £22m, plus 60 per cent of the pay per view revenue that night. More

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      Man Utd considering LOAN deal for Marcus Rashford in January to avoid situation turning toxic

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are considering sanctioning a loan deal in January for Marcus Rashford as the toxic fallout of his recent comments grow.Insiders at Old Trafford fear the situation is fast becoming untenable and that the only solution may be to get the England striker “out of the picture” for a while.Man Utd are considering sanctioning a loan deal in January for Marcus RashfordCredit: EPAManchester United fans and a Marcus Rashford banner v Tottenham HotspurCredit: TNT SportUnited would not loan Rashford to a Premier League rival – ruling out any chance of a switch to Arsenal or Chelsea, who have both reportedly been interested in strikers to boost their firepower.But several clubs in Spain, France and Germany are monitoring the situation and could be interested in giving Rashford an escape-route from his Utd hell.SunSport understands the last 48 hours have caused a huge amount of unrest inside the club.New manager Ruben Amorim spent most of his pre-match press conference against Spurs dealing with questions on Rashford.READ MORE IN footballHe was then pressed on it again after the game, and is likely to be asked in the build up to United’s next game against Bournemouth on Sunday.Amorim said: “We are better with Marcus Rashford, that is simple, and we will try different things to push Marcus to the best levels he showed in the past.”This kind of club needs big talent and he’s a big talent, so he just needs to perform at the highest level and that is my focus. I just want to help Marcus.”Nothing has changed. We believe in Marcus. Marcus is a player of Manchester United, so there’s no change.” Most read in FootballWhy Rashford joining Arsenal is perfect fitBy Martin LiptonMARCUS RASHFORD is at a crossroads.But now the England star has to make the biggest choice he has ever faced – does he care about cash, or about his career?Rashford’s shock admission that he is “ready for a new challenge” after some two decades under the Manchester United umbrella has altered the dynamic around his future.That Rashford might not fit the blueprint of Ruben Amorim – who has now responded to Rashford’s comments – was not exactly a surprise.The Portuguese coach prefers a 3-4-3 formation but appears to have settled on Rasmus Hojlund as his starting central striker and wants two “narrow” inside forwards, with the width coming from the wing-backs.Rashford has always wanted to play through the middle but is often at his best exploiting spaces out wide – and that skillset does not necessarily suit the way Amorim wants to play.Even so, going public with his evident dissatisfaction at being bombed entirely from the squad for the Manchester derby was a major move, even if he vowed there would be “no hard feelings” if he does leave his boyhood club.In truth, Rashford has been leaving United almost from the moment he signed that new £325,000 per week contract in 2023.Something was broken in his connection to the club. His form dropped, his threat dissipated, his issues with the hierarchy deepened.When Erik ten Hag dropped him for hosting a birthday party after a derby defeat, and he later pulled a sickie to miss the FA Cup game with Newport, it felt even then that the writing was on the wall.The facts suggest the love affair has ended. After scoring 30 in all competitions to earn that new deal, he has scored just 15 in the 18 months since it was signed.Amorim’s arrival seems merely to have accelerated what was increasingly inevitable.Now, though, it is up to Rashford to determine what his future will bring.If it is only about the money, then his options might be somewhat limited.It is hard to see a Prem rival coughing up the same £16.9m annual salary – although Rashford’s comments have probably knocked £20m-plus off any transfer fee, even next month.But Real Madrid have their fill of big-money strikers and Barcelona’s budget remains restricted by La Liga financial controls.In Europe, then, that probably leaves PSG – but a move to a one-club league.Or, in the wider world, he could follow the likes of Ivan Toney, Cristiano Ronaldo, Roberto Firmino and Co and head to the Saudi desert.Lucrative, yep. Certainly a different environment – and that may be exactly what Rashford both wants and needs. But the football? Not in a million years.What Rashford needs, above all, is to be able to play for trophies and showcase his talents.There is no better stage than the Premier League – which has far more global eyeballs on it than any other domestic competition.And in that Premier League there is one club crying out for a goalscoring No 9, especially if he can also play down the left channel to balance out the side and widen its threat.Rashford has always been more Longsight than London.Yet Arsenal, and Mikel Arteta, might be the perfect fit.The Gunners’ lack of a proper scorer is one of the major factors many fans feel has hurt their title challenge this year.Gabriel Jesus has never been a natural finisher, while Kai Havertz is still a converted midfielder.And while the link-up between Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka makes their right flank deadly, faith in Gabriel Martinelli on the left is waning.There have not been too many who succeeded at Arsenal after leaving United – although Danny Welbeck was not a flop.Rashford has all the attributes to change that history, if he can reproduce what everybody knows is inside him.And by breaking free, giving himself the chance to start all over, Rashford can make a point to Amorim that will resonate for a very long time.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIt comes after Rashford sensationally told journalist Henry Winter: “For me, personally, I think I’m ready for a new challenge and the next steps.”Although Amorim has said Rashford is a part of the squad and could have a future at the club, it’s widely accepted now that he will leave in a permanent deal at the end of the season.Ruben Amorim responds to Marcus Rashford’s Man Utd transfer bombshell about wanting ‘new challenge’ Until then a loan-move would help cool the heat around the situation, as well as giving Rashford the chance to put himself in the shop window.Rashford and his advisors know a mega-money deal will be on offer from Saudi Arabia.But the player isn’t thought to be interested in such a move as he still believes his best years are ahead of him.He’s also told pals he still believes he can force his way back into the England squad, where Thomas Tuchel will soon face the task of finding a long-term replacement for ageing skipper Harry Kane.Although a Premier League switch can’t be ruled out, those close to Rashford think he prefers the idea of a total reset by switching to a foreign club where he can look to rebuild his career.Ruben Amorim has said Rashford is a part of the squad and could have a future at the clubCredit: Getty More

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      Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk net worth combined – career earnings and endorsements ahead of super-fight

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      TYSON FURY and Oleksandr Usyk will cross gloves again this Saturday.The rematch will decide the king of the heavyweight division with three of the four belts on the line.Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury will cross gloves again this SaturdayCredit: AFPBut how do their fortunes stack up?Credit: ReutersUsyk lands a blow on Fury on his way to victory in MayTheir last fight in May saw Usyk crowned the undisputed champion of the division – the first for 24 years.However, Usyk has since vacated the IBF heavyweight title, with Daniel Dubois now wearing the strap after battering Anthony Joshua in September.But while they have both been the best in the division in recent years, how do they square up in terms of net worth?Together the rivals have a staggering estimated fortune of nearly £140million ($175m).READ MORE IN BOXINGThis fight is estimated to have a stunning purse of up to £150m ($190m), with it being split 55-45 in Usyk’s favour due to him winning the first fight.Meanwhile, Fury was reportedly handed £78m for the last fight ($100m) despite defeat.Tyson Fury’s net worthThe Gypsy King, 36, is estimated to have a staggering net worth of £110m ($140m), although his career earnings far outweigh that amount when totted up and not allowing for spending.Forbes Magazine reported in May that his net worth came in at around £50m ($63.5m), but that was before his blockbuster springtime slam against Usyk.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBut the huge pay-per-view bouts have earned him a cool increase in wealth despite defeat.Some of his big fight payouts include his £5.8m ($7m) win against Wladimir Klitschko in 2015.Usyk Calls for Caution: Heavyweight Champ Offers Safety Tips as Cameraman Trips at Grand Arrivals His trilogy against Wilder saw him land figures of around £8.4m ($10m), £20.6m ($25m) and around £22m ($27m) for each respective fight.An 80/20 purse edge against Dillian Whyte saw him take home £25m ($30m), while his third fight against Derek Chisora landed him £20m ($25m).Chisora also stated that Fury earned around £39m ($50m) for his narrow win over Francis Ngannou.Fury’s assets include plenty of brand and merchandising deals to bulk up his wallet, including his very own Furocity energy drinks.His assets include a large business empire reported by the Mirror to be worth more than £80m in the company accounts.The company, 100 per cent owned by the boxer, has nearly £109m in investments, while Fury also owns a £34m private jet, an impressive car collection and £1.7m mansion.Oleksandr Usyk’s net worthUsyk, 37, is estimated to be worth around £45m ($35m), but again, his career earnings stack up to a much larger amount.The Cat was said to have been worth £4m before his double-bill of fights with Joshua.He reportedly made £1.2m from fighting Chazz Witherspoon before making another £315,000 ($400,000) when beating Murat Gassiev on points.Beating Tony Bellew in his maiden title defence in 2018 earned him around £790,000 before he made £3.2m in his first fight with AJ which included an extra 40 per cent pay-per-view share.The money for their rematch was then reported to be 50-50, landing Usyk a massive £59m ($75m) payday.He then pocketed a further £30m for his win over Fury in May.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe has deals with brands such as BowRaw and Rival Boxing.Usyk also runs a non-profit organisation called Usyk Foundation, aimed at helping people from his country and those suffering from the Russia-Ukraine war. More