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      Tommy Fury press conference descends into chaotic brawl as dad John Fury throws water over boxing rival Darren Till

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      TOMMY FURY and Darren Till threatened to kick off their fight early with a near-brawl at the press conference. The pair headline at the Co-op Live Arena on January 18 in Manchester but came face to face in London to announce the bout.Tommy Fury and Darren Till clashing at the press conferenceCredit: GettyFormer UFC star Till hurdled insults at the FurysCredit: PAJohn Fury hit back at TillCredit: GettyTommy Fury also blasted TillCredit: GettyKSI was loving the wild scenesCredit: GettyBut the mutual respect did not last long as ex-UFC star Till threatened to KICK Fury in the face during the fight. Fury’s famously volatile dad John responded by chucking water at Till – sparking the wild scenes on stage.Security desperately tried to intervene and separate the two camps as tempers flared. Till, 31, could be heard yelling: “Sit down little John.” READ MORE IN BOXINGJohn yelled: “Come on, let’s go.” Till hit back: “What are you gonna do? Get you with your security. Pair of s***houses. I’d absolutely tear you upside down. Be quiet little John.”The two headline a Misfits Boxing card on DAZN PPV. And Misfits founder KSI, who lost to Fury in October, was in hysterics in between the brawling two and shouted out: “Get your tickets.”Most read in SportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFury, 25, has not returned since beating KSI, 31, via decision in October following hand surgery. Till meanwhile crosses over for his second boxing bout after leaving UFC in 2022.The fight is set to be contested at heavyweight over eight, three-minute rounds.Jake Paul’s ex-coach reveals why he should SNUB rematch with ‘unreasonable’ and ‘delusional’ Tommy Fury More

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      Tommy Fury vs Darren Till: Date, fight time, TV channel, live stream and undercard ahead of huge Misfits Boxing bout

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      TOMMY FURY will return to the ring in January to face former UFC star Darren Till in a blockbuster main event.The half-brother of former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury has been out of action since his controversial points win over KSI on the record-breaking Misifts Prime card in October 2023.Fury has a professional record of 10-0 ahead of the huge January clash, with one of his most recent victories coming against Jake Paul, who defeated boxing icon Mike Tyson in November.MMA hero Till swapped the octagon for the squared circle after he parted ways with the UFC in March 2023.He made his boxing debut in July 2024 against Mohammad Mutie, which he won with a third-round TKO – but his debut in the sport was marred by a mass brawl after the fight was waved off.Now, the former UFC star faces his toughest test since making the transition from MMA to boxing.READ MORE IN BOXINGWhen is Tommy Fury vs Darren Till?Tommy Fury vs Darren Till will take place on Saturday, January 18, 2025.The main card is set to get underway at 8pm GMT.Fury vs Till will likely get underway at around 11pm GMT.The Co-op Live in Manchester will host.What TV channel is Tommy Fury vs Darren Till on and can it be live streamed?Tommy Fury vs Darren Till will be broadcast LIVE on DAZN PPV.DAZN are yet to confirm a price for the PPV, but previous Misfits events have been priced at £19.99.You can live stream the card via the DAZN app/website, providing you have purchased the event.Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog.Who is on the undercard?No undercard fights have been announced yet, but check back soon, as SunSport will provide all the bouts taking place right here.MAIN EVENT: Tommy Fury vs. Darren TillFull card to follow…Most read in BoxingWhat’s been said?Ahead of his huge return to the ring, Tommy Fury said: “It feels great to, finally, say that I am back!“I have been out of the ring far too long, I’ve been getting itchy knuckles, and so I am thrilled to be able to announce my return.“This is extra special as I am the A-side and headlining a massive event in my hometown and in front of my fans, at Co-op Live.“Till had a good UFC career but he’s stepping into the boxing ring now, against a proper pro, and he will quickly realise that he is out of his depth, and this is not the game for him.“I plan on dealing with Till in conclusive fashion and then chasing even bigger fights in 2025.”Darren Till said: “January 18 is my time, my night.”Mams Taylor, Co-President of Misfits Boxing, said: “We are starting 2025 with a serious statement of intent!“Fury vs. Till is an absolute banger, one of the biggest crossover fights that can be made, and it will set up the X Series for a record-breaking year.READ MORE SUN STORIES“The build-up to this is going to be compelling, it could get personal, and the fight will be one of the most brutal we have ever seen on Misfits.“Get your tickets now!” More

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      Conor McGregor forced to delete sick post about paralysed Prichard Colon after Jake Paul beats Mike Tyson

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      CONOR MCGREGOR has deleted a sick post about paralysed Prichard Colon after Jake Paul beat Mike Tyson.Paul was awarded the victory over the boxing icon by a unanimous points decision after their bout at the AT&T Stadium in Texas.Conor McGregor has deleted a tweet about Jake Paul’s fight against Mike TysonCredit: GettyThe Netflix fight was slammed by many viewersCredit: GettyMcGregor suggested Paul should fight Prichard Colon nextCredit: GettyThe former fighter is currently paralysed after suffering a brain haemorrhage in 2015Credit: FacebookThe fight was marred in controversy as the crowd could be heard booing during the drab affair.Many took to social media to slam the fight including McGregor.However, the Irishman opted to make a disgusting post to suggest that Paul will fight Colon in his next fight.McGregor wrote: “They are eyeing Prichard Colon for next opponent.”READ MORE ON SPORTHe has since deleted the horrible post from social media.Colon is paralysed, having suffered a brain haemorrhage after his fight with Terrel Williams in 2015.The Puerto Rican was placed into a coma for 221 days, after which he was moved from the hospital to his mother’s home in Orlando, Florida.Despite the MMA fighter removing the post, many people saw it and slammed him for it.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSOne posted: “This is disgraceful from McGregor!”A second wrote: “That was disrespectful.”Crowds boo fight and fans say ‘this is just sad to watch’ as Jake Paul, 27, beats Mike Tyson, 58, in unanimous decisionA third commented: “That deleted tweet from McGregor about Colon was just nasty.”Elsewhere, before the fight Paul was met with a chorus of boos from the crowd.He arrived at the ring by a green Chevvy car alongside his brother Logan with a pigeon in a cage.The former Disney star was dressed in silver shorts, gloves and a jacket totalling 360 diamonds and costing £790,000.Viewers had more issues with the fight as Netflix’s live stream was hit with technical difficulties such as buffering and sound issues.Paul admitted that he failed to knock out Tyson “on purpose” when quizzed by reporters.READ MORE SUN STORIESDespite suffering defeat, Tyson is not ready to hang up the gloves.Post-fight, he cheekily challenged Logan Paul to a fight, leaving him perplexed.Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson round-by-roundMIKE TYSON’s long-awaited return to the ring didn’t have the fairytale ending fight fans dreamed of.SunSport’s boxing expert Wally Downes Jr recaps one of the drabbest and most forgettable nights in boxing history.And he didn’t hold back, issuing a scathing assessment of social media sensation Jake Paul.Round OnePaul says “I love you, Mike” just before the opening bell sounds. He quickly runs away and holds the boxing legend.Tyson draws a big reaction from the crowd as he lands a jab and a good right hand.Verdict: 10-9 TysonRound TwoPaul ran away in the opener and held – just like we thought he would.Tommy Fury had it first and now Mike Tyson. It’s clever because Tyson will tire. Paul tags Tyson’s body with a straight right.Tyson looks spent now. 180 seconds in and the fight looks over.Verdict: 10-9 TysonRound ThreeThe legend cannot even keep his gumshield in. As expected it’s a waste of time. Paul has run away until the 58-year-old has tired.Shooting ducks in a barrel now. Tyson might get hurt here. Paul lands a couple of clumsy shots and Tyson wobbles backwards.Tragic after three.Verdict: 10-9 PaulRound FourThis is proper rubbish. The crowd are bored and boos are being heard.This is just two tired big lumps going at it.  One a legend, one a promoter.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound FivePaul jabs the body and aims right for the head and another one-two clips the icon.Tyson cannot keep his mouthpiece in, he is gasping for air. Paul lands a left hook but then so does Tyson.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound SixThank God these weren’t three-minute rounds. We are getting about four punches per round.Tyson is gasping in the air but replays show a left hook did graze Paul’s beard.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound SevenTyson slips a jab and tries an uppercut. The commentator admits it has been a “sad” spectacle.The AT&T stadium has been utterly stunk out. Paul is looking just as tired as Tyson.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound EightGo back to YouTube, Jake. You’re an excellent conman. But you’ve never been a boxer.The Judges decide: 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73. I’m glad Tyson gets paid and has stayed safe.But what a laughable performance from Paul to add to his stinker with Tommy Fury.Verdict 10-9 PaulSunSport’s final scorecard – 78-74 for Jake PaulClick to read the full round-by-round breakdown. More

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      Major broadcast change as Netflix look to snap up two huge sports after Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight 

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      NETFLIX could become the next big powerhouses of combat sports. The streaming giants – who have over 280MILLION paying subscribers – dip their toes into live sport for the first time next Friday. Jake Paul will headline Netflix’s first boxing eventCredit: SportsfileNetflix controversially host Mike Tyson’s boxing comeback against YouTuber-turned-prizefighter Jake Paul. Talks with Paul spanned over a year and a deal was struck when heavyweight icon Tyson agreed to come out of retirement to fight.But SunSport understands this will not be Netflix’s only major play in sports streaming.The movie makers announced a stunning $5BILLION (£3.8bn) deal with the WWE to air events in the US and worldwide. READ MORE IN BOXINGAs of January, the WWE’s flagship show Monday Night Raw will be on Netflix.And by then, Netflix will have ALL of WWE’s programming exclusively platformed on their site in the UK, replacing TNT Sports as broadcaster.The WWE joined forces with the UFC this year as part of a merger with the TKO group worth $21bn (£16.2bn). It comes as the UFC’s five-year, $1.5bn (£1.1bn) TV contract with ESPN, is due to expire at the end of 2025.Most read in BoxingJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUTCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSeveral bidders are already in talks with the UFC, with Netflix among them. It would mean Netflix attempting to get the UFC and WWE under one umbrella while more boxing events are also eyed. Fans get first look of Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson training camp with Iron Mike ‘looking like he’s 25 again’Paul has also not ruled out working with Netflix again, having boxed on DAZN, Triller, Showtime and ESPN in the past. He was in negotiations with Netflix for several fights, including a rematch against Tommy Fury, 25, who he lost to in 2023. Paul, 27, has featured in Netflix’s Untold documentary series before and will split a huge $80m (£60m) purse with Tyson, 58.Iron Mike returns for his first professional bout since 2005.It will be officially sanctioned but over eight two-minute rounds – opposed to the usual three – fought in bigger 14oz gloves instead if 10oz. UFC boss Dana White and WWE legend Triple HCredit: Getty More

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      Watch bare-knuckle boxer’s stunned reaction to having nose BROKEN with single punch that leaves Conor McGregor in awe

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      BARE-KNUCKLE boxer Chris Camozzi left opponent Sawyer Depee with a broken nose following a brutal punch. The pair fought it out for the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship cruiserweight title in Denver. Chris Camozzi left opponent Sawyer Depee with a broken nose following a brutal punchDepee’s nose was brutally disfiguredAnd former UFC star Camozzi landed a huge right uppercut in round one one that landed right on Depee’s nose. It closed the show in just one minute with footage showing Depee’s grimacing reaction to the punch. His nose was gruesomely disfigured too as a result of the shot – leaving BKFC part-owner Conor McGregor in awe. He posted on X: “NOSE BREAKER SHOT TO WIN THE BARE KNUCKLE CRUISERWEIGHT GOLD! WOW! Say hello to your new Cruiserweight King.READ MORE IN MMA”@ChrisCamozzi! Hey Chris, what can they say now? Sweet f*** all, baby! Big congrats! “BARE KNUCKLE WORLD CHAMPION!! @bareknucklefc.”Camozzi won the title just a year after losing to Lorenzo Hunt at BKFC 50 for the gold. He said: “I can’t put this into words. This is the best moment of my career. Ever.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSCamozzi, 37, had a storied 42-fight MMA career with a 27-15 record. He moved into bare-knuckle boxing in 2022 and has a 3-1 record following his title victory.Ilia Topuria went OFF on Conor McGregor in response to his tweet More

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      Boxer facing lifetime ban for knocking out opponent with illegal HEAD KICK as fans demand ‘he should be arrested’

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      AN MMA fighter is facing a lifetime ban from boxing for an illegal head kick that knocked out his opponent.Undefeated Russian fighter Idris Abdurashidov made his boxing debut against Bagher Faraji in Phuket, Thailand on Saturday.Idris Abdurashidov pulled off an illegal kick in his boxing debutCredit: Instagram @idris_abdurashidovHis kick knocked out Bagher Faraji and he was disqualified from the fightCredit: Instagram @idris_abdurashidovAbdurashidov, 21, struggled in the early stages of the fight against the Iranian.Faraji was heading for a points win as the fight entered into the fourth and final round at the Ali Boxing Club.However, with just seconds left, the Russian hit him with a devasting kick to the head, which was an illegal move.As a result, Abdurashidov was disqualified from the fight but still boasted about it on social media.READ MORE ON SPORTHe wrote: “So I debuted in professional boxing.”And disqualification for life, that kick with the leg I threw away with a machine gun!”The post was filled with comments from fans demanding that he be “arrested” for the heinous act.One posted: “He should be arrested for assault and battery, and banned from doing any combat sports ever again. That is so low.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA second wrote: “He has to be banned from all the sports.”A third commented: “Tell us you suck at boxing without actually telling us that you suck at boxing.”‘Referee’s got a chin on him’ say shocked fans after official accidentally whacked in face during heavyweight clashThe two fighters have ‘made up’Credit: Instagram @idris_abdurashidovA fourth said: “Assault and banned for life is my vote.”Another added: “Should put him in jail for that.”He is facing a lifetime ban from boxing to bring his time in the sport to an abrupt end.Abdurashidov has posted again on Instagram to confirm that he has made amends with Faraji.He shared a picture of the two shaking hands and posing for a picture together.He wrote: “We shock hands between us.”Everything is fine, we made up.”Abdurashidov is a professional in MMA and currently has a record of 4-0.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe fights in the Asian promotion ONE Championship.It is not yet known if his illegal kick will have an impact on his future MMA career. More

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      ‘That would be something’ – Francis Ngannou’s coach opens door to boxing fight ‘everybody wanted to see in first place’

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      FRANCIS NGANNOU may still have one more boxing fight in him – and it’s the one “everybody wanted to see in first place.” Ngannou put his MMA career on hold in 2023 to cross over and pursue his lifelong ambition of boxing. Francis Ngannou could still return to boxingCredit: ReutersLast October, he sensationally floored former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury, 36, only to lose a controversial decision. He then returned to the ring to face Anthony Joshua, 35, in March but was knocked out in two rounds. Ngannou, 38, shared the ring with the British pair after overlooking American Deontay Wilder, 38. The two humongous hitters were in talks with even a two-fight deal in boxing and MMA touted. READ MORE IN MMAAnd Ngannou’s striking coach Dewey Cooper is still interested in the bout – after fans demanded it in the past. Cooper told SunSport: “A fight with Deontay Wilder? That’s the fight everybody wanted to see in the first place.”Two hard punchers, totally opposite personalties that would be something. “Whatever Francis Ngannou, whatever His Excellency Turki Alalshikh wants to do with Riyadh Season and boxing, if he’s with it, I’m with it.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I have no expectation, whoever it is if it happens again we’re going to work hard and do our best to solidly a final victory for the record book.”Ngannou now returns to MMA with the Professional Fighters League after walking out on the UFC. I’ve had 100 fights but training Francis Ngannou is just as painful… he punches as hard as Mike Tyson He faces 6ft 8in Brazilian Renan Ferreira, 34, in Saudi Arabia on Saturday. Wilder meanwhile is in career crisis following points defeat to Joseph Parker, 32, in December and a brutal KO against Zhilei Zhang, 41, in June. And Cooper reckons stepping into the ring with Ngannou could bring an official and brutal end to Wilder’s glittering boxing career. The trainer said: “I’m sure if he were to lose that would be the final nail in the coffin but a fighter knows when it’s time, spiritually, emotionally, mentally, physiologically.”If Deontay Wilder still wants to do it, he definitely should. We’re so judgemental, so biased, when he was knocking everybody out at 40-something and 0 with 40-something knockouts, we all thought he was the best thing since sliced bread.”A guy has a few bad fights and the whole world turns against him. We learned this with Anthony Joshua, I remember he lost to Oleksandr Usyk everybody said it’s over.”Then he went on a great run and climbed back to the top of the world. “So, whatever a fighter wants to do, as long as he’s taking his health into consideration, his family and his wellbeing into consideration.READ MORE SUN STORIES”So if Deontay Wilder wants to continue fighting, he definitely should.”Zhilei Zhang knocked out Deontay WilderCredit: Getty More

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      I’ve had 100 fights but training Francis Ngannou is just as painful… he punches as hard as Mike Tyson

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      TRAINER Dewey Cooper had over 100 professional fights – but taking shots from Francis Ngannou is a far more painful experience. Cooper fought in boxing, kickboxing and MMA before moving into coaching after retiring. Trainer Dewey Cooper with Francis NgannouCredit: Matchroom Boxing And he has been working with Ngannou since 2017, bravely holding the pads and body belt for the 6ft 4in powerhouse. Cooper admits not even a 15-year fighting career brings as much agony as withstanding Ngannou’s power.He told SunSport: “In the fights when I was fighting I had really good defence. I would defend a lot of techniques, getting hit clean was a rarity.”Getting hit by Francis, I’m giving the body away getting hit by him. It’s not happy, it’s not nice for sure. READ MORE IN MMA”It hurts but like I said, I signed up for the job and I’m happy to be here. We’re going to keep working hard.”Ngannou’s power was once tested at the UFC’s Performance Institute in Las Vegas. And the ferocity had the same impact as a 12lb sledgehammer being swung at full force or comparable to being hit by a Ford Escort at top speed. Cooper chuckled: “I believe it! I can tell you right now, I’ve been hit by a lot of guys, recently I’ve been doing pads for Mike Tyson. No one’s hitting harder than Francis, man.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”When he places those punches correctly and bends his knees and turns his hips, sometimes I get hit so hard I’m like, ‘How am I taking this? What am I doing to myself?'”It’s funny to me because I’m like, ‘What am I doing here?’ It’s a lot of pain involved.”‘That would be something’ – Francis Ngannou’s coach opens door to boxing fight ‘everybody wanted to see in first place’ Ngannou, 38, last year put his MMA career on hold to pursue a lifelong ambition of boxing. He sensationally dropped Tyson Fury, 36, in his boxing debut before being knocked out by Anthony Joshua, 35, in March.Cooper led the corner on those occasions but now he welcomes Ngannou back to MMA to fight Renan Ferreira, 34, on Saturday in Saudi Arabia. The coach said: “We’re refreshed to see him back in MMA. “Boxing, kickboxing, grappling, wrestling, all the elements. It’s been a good camp and he’s ready to go.” Ngannou facing off with Renan Ferreira More