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      Tyson Fury ridiculed by UFC chief Dana White after Anthony Joshua’s brutal KO win over Francis Ngannou

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      UFC president Dana White brutally aimed a dig at Tyson Fury following Anthony Joshua’s knockout of Francis Ngannou. AJ finished the ex-UFC champion in two rounds following three knockdowns and one final ruthless right hand. Dana White aimed a dig at Tyson Fury after Anthony Joshua’s KO of Francis NgannouCredit: GettyFury watched on as AJ defeated NgannouCredit: Sky SportsNgannou, 37, came into only his second boxing bout having floored Fury, 35, on his debut only to lose a controversial decision. But White – who saw the Cameroonian walk out on the UFC to pursue boxing – was not surprised to see order restored in the ring. He said: “If Fury trained for the fight and didn’t show up looking like he ate Tyson Fury, that’s probably the way that fight would’ve ended too. “Listen, you know how I feel about the crossovers in boxing – that’s how they end, just like that.”READ MORE IN BOXINGNgannou signed for UFC rivals the Professional Fighters League, who permitted his switch to boxing. It leaves his MMA future up in the air but the heavyweight star insisted his business in the ring is not over yet. Ngannou said: “You can be sure I’m not done here. It was not my day.“He was way better than me. It sucks, but it’s the game. We all know that.”Most read in BoxingCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL Joshua embraced with Ngannou moments after the stunning KO and even urged him to remain in boxing. He said: “You’re an inspiration. ‘You’ll beat a lot of people. Don’t leave boxing. Don’t leave boxing.” Joshua, 34, then added: “If you need anything, let me know, but we’ll speak another time.”Ngannou dropped Fury on his boxing debutCredit: GETTYJoshua brutally knocked out NgannouCredit: ReutersJoshua blasts ‘f*** Tyson Fury’ after overhearing rival’s commentary on DAZN for Francis Ngannou More

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      ‘Looks like he is in trouble’, say fans as Mike Tyson, 57, releases training footage for Jake Paul fight

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      MIKE TYSON has given the first glimpse into his training to fight Jake Paul – but it’s left fans in fear. The heavyweight boxing icon is set to face the YouTuber-turned boxer on July 20 in Texas. Mike Tyson revealed the first glimpse into his training to fight Jake PaulCredit: https://twitter.com/MikeTysonMike Tyson training ahead of Jake Paul bout, https://twitter.com/MikeTysonCredit: https://twitter.com/MikeTysonTyson will be 58 by the time the bout comes around, sparking outrage when the shock fight was announced. Now Iron Mike has released his first bit of training footage since signing on the dotted line. Tyson posted a clip onto his Snapchat page, hitting a heavy bag in what appears to be a photoshoot. But fans were left unconvinced as one said: “I hate to say this but it looks like he is in trouble.”READ MORE IN BOXINGAnother added: “Looks and moves every bit of 57.”One slammed: “Still beautiful to watch at 58. But why fight Jake Paul?”But another argued: “Paul is going to sleep.”Tyson, 57, retired in 2005 but returned in 2020 for an exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr, which ended in an eight-round draw.Most read in BoxingCredit: The SunCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL Meanwhile Paul, 27, is now 9-1 as a boxer with his only defeat coming last year to Tommy Fury, 24. The fight has come under heavy criticism with the likes of UFC president Dana White and Conor McGregor among those bemused.Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson confirmed with ‘biggest fight of the 21st century’ to be shown live on Netflix White said: “He [Tyson] gets mad when I do this but Mike’s 60. What do you guys think about it? Who gives a s**t what I think? It’s not my fight. “I love Mike Tyson, personally as a friend and he’s one of my favourite athletes of all time and let’s see what he can go in there and put together in training camp and come in. “I don’t like to see guys fighting – a 31-year age difference, you guys know what I think of that stuff.”McGregor added: “Oh jeez. It’s a bit strange, you know. The interest is low. I don’t know. I don’t understand it. I wish well for Mike.”Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will fight despite the 30-year age gap More

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      UFC icon Nate Diaz calls out Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder but fans remind him he lost to Jake Paul

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      NATE DIAZ called out heavyweight boxing’s finest – before being reminded of his defeat to Jake Paul. Diaz last year put his MMA career on hold to cross over to the ring to face YouTuber-turned boxer Paul. Nate Diaz lost his boxing debut to Jake PaulCredit: GettyAnd he was beaten over ten rounds, even getting floored in the process. But the humbling loss hasn’t deterred Diaz after he took to social media to call out the heavyweight division’s top stars. He posted: “Anthony Joshua Deontay wilder Tyson fury. I’ll whoop all your asses Just so u know.” But fans were quick to hit back as one replied: “Love ya Nate… but you lost to Jake Paul…”READ MORE IN BOXINGAnother said: “You lost to Jake Paul.”One quipped: “You couldn’t beat Jake Paul.”Diaz, 38, walked out on the UFC after his last fight in Tony Ferguson, 40, in September 2022. But he did so with his trilogy series with Conor McGregor, 35, yet to be completed as they sit tied at one apiece after two bouts. Most read in BoxingCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL McGregor called to return on June 29 against Michael Chandler, 37, before settling the score with Diaz in September. He posted on Instagram: “I wish for this on Mexican Independence Day in the sphere. Chandler June. Diaz September. I have let this be known.”Conor McGregor ‘doing everything but fighting’ says fans as MMA legend enjoys boozy night out to watch UFC 299But UFC president Dana White brutally responded:  “Yeah, I’m not doing that fight.” More

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      Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson SLAMMED by Conor McGregor as UFC star reveals who he’s rooting for in ‘strange’ showdown

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      CONOR MCGREGOR has slammed Jake Paul’s booking of a fight with boxing legend Mike Tyson.The combat sports world was left stunned this week when it was announced that the YouTube sensation would throw down with the former undisputed heavyweight champion.Jake Pual will throw down with boxing legend Mike Tyson later this yearCredit: NETFLIXThe shock showdown takes place at the AT&T Stadium in TexasCredit: MOST VALUABLE PROMOTIONSUFC legend Conor McGregor has slammed the bizarre boutCredit: GETTYThe July 20 bout – which will be broadcast on Netflix – was slammed by fight fans around the globe due to the 30-YEAR age difference between the pair.And McGregor, like many others, can’t for the life of him understand why the crossover clash has been booked.The UFC’s poster boy said of the shock showdown: “It’s a bit strange.”The interest is low – I don’t know. I don’t understand it.”READ MORE IN BOXINGMcGregor, 35, has been embroiled in a war of words with former Disney star Paul for the best part of three years.So it comes as no surprise that the Irishman is rooting for Iron Mike to win the Texas tussle.The Notorious continued: “I wish well for Mike.”Tyson, 57, hasn’t set foot inside the ring since his exhibition bout with fellow boxing great Roy Jones Jr in November 2020.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBut he plans to derail Paul’s unlikely bid to win a world title in emphatic fashion.He said: “I’m very much looking forward to stepping into the ring with Jake Paul at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.”He’s grown significantly as a boxer over the years, so it will be a lot of fun to see what the will and ambition of a ‘kid’ can do with the experience and aptitude of a GOAT.”It’s a full circle moment that will be beyond thrilling to watch; as I started him on his boxing journey on the undercard of my fight with Roy Jones and now I plan to finish him.”Problem Child Paul said of the fight: “It’s crazy to think that in my second pro fight I went viral for knocking out Nate Robinson on Mike Tyson’s undercard.”Now, less than four years later, I’m stepping up to face Tyson myself to see if I have what it takes to beat one of boxing’s most notorious fighters and biggest icons.”Within just two and a half years of founding MVP, we’re about to produce the biggest fight in history.”A fight in the biggest NFL stadium in the US, broadcast live, on the biggest streaming platform in the world – a testament to all we’ve accomplished in such a short amount of time.” More

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      Francis Ngannou reveals he KNEW he’d lose to Anthony Joshua as ex-UFC champ woke up doubting himself morning of fight

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      FRANCIS NGANNOU woke up the morning of his showdown with Anthony Joshua with a sneaking suspicion he’d lose the fight.The former UFC heavyweight champion locked horns with AJ in a lucrative Saudi showdown early on Saturday morning.Francis Ngannou locked horns with Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia this weekendCredit: GETTYThe former UFC heavyweight champion suffered a brutal second-round KO loss to AJCredit: GettyNgannou admits he into the fight thinking that he’d loseCredit: GETTYNgannou, 37, shocked the world in his professional boxing debut last October with a stellar display against WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.But he was brutally brought back down to earth by AJ, who knocked him out in the second round of their Saudi showdownHe told SecondsOut: “I’m not going to take anything away from Anthony Joshua, he did a great job.”I think even if I was different, I think maybe things may have still been the same.READ MORE IN BOXING”But this wasn’t my day. I woke up this morning and felt like this wasn’t my day.”Despite suffering the first knockdowns and knockout of his 11-year-long combat sports career, Ngannou has no plans to walk away from boxing.When asked if he plans to return to the ring, the Cameroonian clubber said: “Absolutely.”Right now I feel like I have an obligation to continue because it owes me now.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”I think boxing owes me now and I really intend to collect.”Former two-time unified heavyweight champ Joshua believes Ngannou still has a lot to offer in boxing.Francis Ngannou walks out to Drake song ahead of fighting Anthony Joshua In his post-fight interview, he said: “On the route to the championship you should always stay focused and I had to step away from the mission.”I thought it was just a gimmick for the broadcasters.”When I saw the fight with Tyson Fury I thought damn this guy can fight, I want a piece of that.”I wanted to welcome him and this does not take anything away from him, he can come again.“I am still learning and pushing, I don’t know if I am coming into my peak, if that was me down there you would be saying ‘Anthony Joshua should retire’.“In five years I will be finished fighting and sitting down and all this will be a distant memory.“I am going to go back and lock myself in my cage and they can let me out when they want me to fight. I just want to fight.”Francis Ngannou insists his boxing days aren’t overCredit: Getty More

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      ‘I know I’m gonna see him one day’ – Anthony Joshua calls out reporter in press conference after KO of Francis Ngannou

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA jokingly took aim at a mixed martial arts reporter after his knockout of Francis Ngannou.The former two-time unified heavyweight champion locked horns with the MMA man mountain in a lucrative crossover clash in Saudi Arabia early on Saturday morning.Anthony Joshua locked horns with former UFC champ Francis Ngannou in SaudiCredit: REUTERSAJ brutally knocked out the MMA man mountain in the second round of their Riyadh rumbleCredit: GETTYJoshua jokingly called out MMA reporter Mike Bohn in the post-fight press conferenceCredit: YOUTUBE@MATCHROOMBOXINGCanadian Bohn took the light-hearted ribbing wellCredit: X@MIKEBOHNAJ gave the former UFC heavyweight king a brutal reminder of the levels of the Sweet Science with a vicious second-round KO in their Riyadh rumble.The Watford warrior fielded questions from the assembled media in the post-fight press conference and was quick to recognise the voice of one of the reporters in attendance.Shortly MMA Junkie’s Mike Bohn began asking him a question, AJ asked: “Did you interview Ngannou? “I recognise your voice. Was it like a one-on-one interview?READ MORE IN BOXING”Yeah, I recognise your voice. You thought he was going to beat me, innit?”I could tell by the question, I could tell by the questions you were asking.”After Eddie Hearn revealed to Joshua the outlet Bohn worked for, Joshua broke into laughter and said: “Is he MMA Junkie?”See what I’m saying? I know. His outlet is MMA Junkie, I can recognise that voice.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”I was thinking, ‘Whoever this guy is, I know I’m gonna see him one day.’ I tell people, ‘I watch everything. I study everything.'”Veteran reporter Bohn took the playful ribbing well and reflected on it on X.AJ Celebrates huge knockout win over Francis NgannouThe Canadian wrote: “Anthony Joshua just called me out at the post-fight presser for being the MMA guy in the room.”He then added on Instagram: “Fair play.”Victory over Ngannou was Joshua’s third stoppage in his last four fights since back-to-back defeats to former pound-for-pound king Oleksandr Usyk.Immediately after having his hand raised, he said: “This is the thing with boxing, it only takes one shot in the heavyweight division.”You should always keep searching for better.”For me, I don’t know if I’m coming into my peak, I’m pushing day by day.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Who knows where it will take me. “Imagine in five years I won’t be fighting any more, this will all be said and done, so I’m trying to make the most of it.” More

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      Fans spot Ngannou’s disastrous tactical tweak that they’re convinced caused second-round KO loss to Anthony Joshua

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      BOXING fans are convinced Francis Ngannou’s “appalling” decision to switch to southpaw is what led to his humiliating loss to Anthony Joshua.Joshua, 34, battered Ngannou, 37, in just two rounds with a devastating right hand that knocked the UFC legend’s lights out in Saudi Arabia.Fans are convinced Francis Ngannou’s tactical switch cost him against Anthony JoshuaNgannou went southpaw after being knocked down by JoshuaNgannou was knocked out by Joshua soon after changing his stanceFans were left shocked by the Cameroonian superstar’s poor performance against AJ after taking undefeated megastar Tyson Fury to the limit last year.However, some were not that stunned as they are convinced the UFC great didn’t do his homework ahead of his blockbuster clash against the British bruiser.Fans insist Ngannou’s decision to switch his fighting stance just after being knocked down by Joshua in the second round was what led to his undoing.They were also left baffled with that tactical tweak as the Watford star only recently locked horns twice with arguably the best southpaw in the world in Oleksandr Usyk.Read More on BoxingOne fan tweeted: “WHY DID NGANNOU SWITCH STANCES!!”Another commented: “As soon as Ngannou went southpaw AJ landed a perfect right hand. Those 24 rounds with Usyk have PAID OFF.”A third posted: “Don’t switch southpaw again Ngannou.”This fan said: “I have no clue why he went southpaw. AJ just recently fought the best southpaw on earth and Ngannou definitely doesn’t move like him.”Most read in BoxingCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL And that one said: “Why on earth did Ngannou go southpaw? Appalling decision nearly got his head taken clean off.”Joshua could get his chance to lock horns with Usyk again after beating Ngannou.Paris Fury looks horrified as Francis Ngannou collapses to floor after he’s brutally knocked out by Anthony JoshuaThat is of course if the Ukrainian superstar beats Fury in their undisputed clash on May 18.However, a dream match with the Gypsy King is also back on the table provided that the Mancunican heavyweight ends Usyk’s undefeated streak in two months. More

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      Fans cry ‘this sport is finished’ after Love Island star Tommy Fury calls out UFC legend Conor McGregor for boxing fight

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      TOMMY FURY has called out Conor McGregor off the back of Jake Paul’s fight with Mike Tyson. Paul and Tyson are set to collide in a controversial clash on July 20 at the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Texas. Tommy Fury called out Conor McGregorCredit: X/@DAZNBoxingMcGregor is the latest UFC star called out by a boxerCredit: GettyIt leaves Fury – who beat the YouTuber-turned boxer last year – denied of a big-money rematch. So he instead told DAZN: “I’m looking to get this injury out the way nice and recovered and I have just seen that Jake Paul will face Mike Tyson next.”So how about me and McGregor next, how’s that? I need a comeback fight and I’d like for my return. So McGregor, get in touch.”But fans were not impressed as one said: “The “sport” is a joke.” READ MORE IN BOXINGAnother added: “This sport is finished.” Fury, 24, underwent hand surgery after beating Paul’s arch rival KSI, 30, via disputed decision in October.And he called to rematch Paul, 27, upon his return next year. But he will be made to wait after the American announced his shock showdown with 57-year-old heavyweight Tyson. Most read in BoxingCredit: The SunCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIron Mike officially retired in 2005 but did come back for an eight-round exhibition against Roy Jones Jr four years ago which ended in a draw.His bout with Paul is not yet confirmed to be an exhibition or a professionally sanctioned fight – but Fury slammed is nonetheless. Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson confirmed with ‘biggest fight of the 21st century’ to be shown live on Netflix He told Boxing King Media: “The guy is nearly 60 and I mean, he’s probably the biggest name in boxing that there was but the man is also 60.”I don’t know what kind of conditioning he’s in, I know he looks great but you never really know. “A 26-year-old against a 60-year-old, it doesn’t float my boat. Jake Paul is doing what Jake Paul’s doing, i’m in the recovery process and that’s it.” More