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BOXING fans have been left shocked with Tyson Fury’s statue in London as it looks like it is made of “butter”.The sculpture was erected in Potters Field Park, next to Tower Bridge, and it shows Fury holding his fist with a golden crown on his head.
Tyson Fury’s newest statue left a bad taste in boxing fans’ mouthsCredit: PA
The statue was erected ahead of Fury’s boxing clash with Francis NgannouCredit: PA
The Gypsy King’s statue was accompanied by one of UFC legend Francis Ngannou, with a giant golden crown between them that read “Battle of the Baddest”.
The promotional initiative was put together ahead of the heavyweights’ imminent boxing clash on October 28 in Saudi Arabia.
The match-up has received a mixed reaction as Ngannou has never boxed professionally and some wonder how much competition he can provide for the undefeated Fury.
Many also continue to criticise the Saudi royal family’s efforts to cover their dismal human rights record via sportswashing.
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However, this time many slammed the latest bit of advertising due to the material used.
Some even feel like the statues were made out of “Lurpak” and see it as a “waste of money”.
One fan tweeted: “What a waste of money.”
Another commented: “Is that sculptured out of lurpack [sic]?”
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A third posted: “Ffs looks ridiculous.”
This fan wondered: “I can’t believe it’s not butter.”
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FRANCIS NGANNOU has accidentally sent a SHATTERING warning to Tyson Fury – albeit by accident.The former UFC heavyweight champion is fighting the WBC title holder in a boxing bout in Saudi Arabia on October 28.
Francis Ngannou accidentally smashed a shop door in a brutal show of strength this weekendCredit: Twitter
It was all-smiles afterwards after he paid for the damage and posed with the shop ownerCredit: Twitter
The Cameroon-born 37-year-old is currently in Las Vegas training ahead of his money-spinning cross-combat showdown with not many giving him a chance of toppling the undefeated Gypsy King.
However, Ngannou provided a chilling example of the strength he possesses over the weekend when he inadvertently demolished a shop door.
The 6ft 4in powerhouse approached the store in Nevada City and attempted to push the door open.
But after it failed to move, he tried again to gain entry by pushing with a little more force – only to receive a massive shock.
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The glass in the door’s window panes suddenly exploded and shattered to the ground, leaving the MMA icon looking stunned.
Ngannou then pulled the door, which saw it open with ease, before stepping over the glass to be confronted by the angry shop owner.
A clip released of the incident, which has no audio, shows the owner remonstrating with Ngannou outside as he surveys the damage.
However, it has now emerged that Ngannou paid for the damages and both he and the elder shopkeeper were later all-smiles as they posed for a selfie together.
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Ngannou has enlisted the help of boxing legend Mike Tyson to help him prepare for his mouthwatering clash with Fury.
And Iron Mike has insisted that he will shock the world and knockout the Gypsy King if he connects with his jaw.
But not many others have as much belief in the MMA icon – with Fury’s ex-opponent Derek Chisora even predicting that he will struggle to lay a glove on the boxer after watching him train.
He said: “If he’s fighting and throwing punches like that, it’s going to be a walkover.
“Tyson is in camp now, he is going to come in and knock him out because he has got a big fight in December.”
That is referring to his undisputed heavyweight world title decider with Oleksandr Usyk which is reportedly DONE for December 23 in Saudi Arabia.
Meanwhile, Tyson’s father John Fury has even claimed that this will be one of his son’s “quickest knockouts”.
He said: “He won’t get out the first round, it’s probably gonna be Tyson’s quickest knockout. If that’s what he’s got, God help him, he’ll get smashed to bits.”
Former US boxer Mike Tyson (L) and Francis Ngannou pose for a photo after a training session at Ngannou’s gym in Las Vegas, Nevada, on September 26, 2022. Mixed martial arts star Francis Ngannou will have heavyweight legend Mike Tyson in his corner when he faces World Boxing Council heavyweight champion Tyson Fury in the […]Credit: AFP More

ANTHONY JOSHUA has laid into Tyson Fury for delaying the progression of the heavyweight division.The WBC heavyweight champion is a matter of weeks away from throwing down with former UFC 265lbs king Francis Ngannou in a controversial crossover clash.
Anthony Joshua has had several public back and forths with Tyson FuryCredit: PA
Gypsy King Fury has slowed down the heavyweight division with his crossover clash against Francis NgannouCredit: REUTERS
AJ has accused Fury of ‘ducking’ former pound-for-pound king Oleksandr UsykCredit: YOUTUBE@DAZNBOXING
Fury’s Saudi showdown with The Predator was booked four months after his undisputed heavyweight title fight with Oleksandr Usyk fell through due to his outrageous demands.
Fury, however, recently put pen to paper on a deal to face the undefeated Ukranian after his circus show with Ngannou, although that hasn’t changed Joshua’s opinion on his recent antics.
The Watford warrior told DAZN: “I wish I could balance this because he’s [Fury] ducking.
“He’s definitely a duck.
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“Whether he’s ducking me, not right now, but he’s definitely a duck.
“That’s facts like you can’t deny he’s a duck.”
Joshua, 33, has twice come agonisingly close to facing long-time domestic rival Fury in a historic Battle of Britain.
Former two-time unified heavyweight champion Joshua still has aspirations of one day sharing the ring with the Gypsy King.
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The same, however, can’t be said for Fury.
He recently told The Daily Mail: “I don’t really care what he says. He’s a bum in my opinion.
“He’s just one big bum-dosser that has been knocked out three times.
“He’s been knocked out twice and had three losses. He can’t even compare in my league any more.
“It’s not even a fight I am thinking about any more. I’m not even interested.
“That bubble has been burst.
“His virginity has been taken away so it’s not interesting for me any more.
“He’s been spanked by Usyk twice and been beaten by a fat man.
“So it’s not in my interest to beat him.”
Joshua knocked out Robert Helenius in his last outing in AugustCredit: REUTERS More

TYSON FURY is taking the p*** over the Francis Ngannou fight, claims former UFC star Michael Bisping.The ex-UFC champion believes the Gypsy King is making a mistake by booking a fight with Oleksandr Usyk.
Tyson Fury is underestimating Francis Ngannou, claims Michael BispingCredit: Getty
Ngannou is a former UFC heavyweight championCredit: AFP
The heavyweight titans have finally agreed to duel in a bout that will take place in Saudi Arabia, possibly on December 23.
That is just eight weeks on from Fury’s meeting with Ngannou on October 28.
Bisping believes that makes a mockery of the fight and claims Fury is underestimating Ngannou, who is a former UFC heavyweight champion in his own right.
Bisping said on his YouTube channel: “He is mocking him.
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“He does not take him seriously, he does not respect the threat of Francis Ngannou one little bit. Why do I say that? It’s pretty simple. He’s already booked his next fight against Oleksandr Usyk, who is the next-best heavyweight on planet Earth.
“He’s taking the p***. He doesn’t give him any credit whatsoever.

“Well, listen. Ngannou’s not a boxer. He’s a mixed martial artist. We know that. He’s not as tall, he’s not as fast, he’s not as skilled. But the man can bang and he can knock people out and I’m telling you, is Tyson Fury making a massive mistake here?
“Because in the fight game, they always say, ‘Never look past your opponent. Never underestimate your opponent. Always expect the best version of them.’”
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Fans disagree with Bisping and many have slammed Ngannou after watching his skills in sparring.
Supporters are concerned that the fight will be a complete mismatch after a video emerged of Ngannou looking laboured in training.
The Cameroonian-born star seemed to lack a hard-hitting punch as he prepared for the contest with his trainer. More

CARL FROCH has reignited his war of words with Tyson Fury by poking fun at his less-than-athletic frame.The Cobra has been a vocal critic of the WBC heavyweight champion’s decision to face former UFC champ Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia later this month.
Tyson Fury is set to face Oleksandr Uysk in an undisputed heavyweight title fightCredit: REUTERS
Former super-middleweight champ Carl Froch reckons Usyk could do a number on Fury if he’s not carefulCredit: Getty
The Cobra has poked fun at Fury’s podgy frameCredit: GETTY
Fury, however, is seemingly using the MMA man-mountain as a tune-up bout ahead of his long-overdue undisputed title fight with Oleksandr Usyk.
But the podgy physique he showed during his face-off with Ngannou last month has Froch convinced the undersized Usyk can do a number on him.
He told Best Gambling Sites: “Is Fury at his best? He puts weight on between fights.
“He’s carrying a lot of belly fat around, he’s got love handles.”
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“And if Fury is not firing on all cylinders, and Usyk turns up and puts on a career-best performance, Usyk will win and win comfortably.”
Froch, however, doesn’t foresee The Gypsy King taking the biggest fight of his career lightly and expects him to enter it in tip-top shape.
He continued: “I just think it’s going to be taken seriously by both of them.
“And a good Fury beats a good Usyk in a good very close fight and an awkward fight.
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“I think Fury nullifies his work and ties him up. I’m not so sure if he gets the stoppage.
“I just think that the size of Fury will be a problem. I don’t think Usyk can make that range up against the 6 ‘9 Fury.”
Fury and Uysk’s historic undisputed heavyweight title fight was officially announced last week.
SunSport understands the pair are set to trade blows in Saudi Arabia on December 23.
But the first undisputed heavyweight title fight in over 24 years could be pushed back into next year depending on the outcome of Fury’s upcoming clash with Ngannou.
Tyson Fury faces former UFC champ Francis Ngannou later this monthCredit: REUTERS More

DANA WHITE has reacted to reports of Showtime Boxing’s demise and said ‘it’s about time that s***** product is off the air’.The UFC CEO said “F*** Espinoza” as he called out Showtime boss Stephan Espinoza over a potential major TV channel change for boxing in the US.
Dana White has blasted Showtime Boxing boss Stephan EspinozaCredit: Getty
White and Espinoza had a close relationship as the pair worked together in 2017 to promote the Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather fight.
The fight was a success after selling a mammoth amount of pay-per-view sales and making the pair a tremendous amount of money.
Despite their financial victory, the two have a strained relationship and have had many bust-ups since.
White opened up about his feelings on Showtime reportedly leaving the boxing game entirely at a recent post-fight press conference for ‘Dana White’s Contender Series’.
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He did not appear to be overly distressed by the idea of the channel’s demise.
White said: “That’s incredibly unfortunate. The production of that show is fantastic, the guy who runs Showtime Boxing is a great human being. It’s unfortunate to hear this.”
But then White made fun of the situation and cursed Espinoza and his TV network.
He added: “F*** Espinoza. It’s about time that S***** product was off the air.”
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Earlier this year Showtime ended its 47-year-old standalone identity as a premium cable channel by becoming part of Paramount+.
The takeover of the company may mean the end of Showtime Boxing which has been running since 1986.
For boxing fans a major TV channel change could be on its way if Paramount+ choose to end the streaming service.
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TYSON FURY has seemingly leaked Francis Ngannou’s payday for their controversial crossover clash.The Gypsy King is just over four weeks away from locking horns with the former UFC heavyweight champion in a lucrative ten-round Saudi showdown.
Francis Ngannou will lock horns with Tyson Fury in a ten-round exhibition next monthCredit: REUTERS
The former UFC heavyweight champion is set to earn a pretty penny for the fightCredit: GETTY
Fury claims Ngannou will receive a minimum of £8.1million for their fightCredit: GETTY
Ngannou bagged the biggest fight of his career a mere six months after seemingly walking away from a guaranteed £6.5million ($8m) to face MMA icon Jon Jones.
Saudi chiefs have shelled out the big bucks to get Fury and Ngannou to share the ring.
And Fury claims the Cameroonian clubber will bag a minimum of £8.1million ($10m) as soon as he steps in the ring for their much-maligned desert dust-up.
The WBC heavyweight champion said: “Everyone said he was an idiot for walking away from the UFC and now all of a sudden he’s a genius, isn’t he?”
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“Guy’s about to make $10 million (£8.1m). Come on! Egg in their face! Francis is going to make that bag. Rich!”
Ngannou, 37, will make considerably more than the figure being publicly touted by Fury.
His guaranteed purse will be topped up by his respective cut of the fight’s pay-per-view sales – as well as sponsorship money.
The hard-hitting Ngannou goes into his professional boxing debut as a huge underdog.
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But he’s adamant he’ll shock the world and hand the undefeated Fury his first-ever loss.
He told The LadBible earlier this year: “He’s a great boxer.
“One of the best to ever do it. Personally, I think he’s a show guy.
“He’s a good show guy. He likes to have fun. He’s cool. And what I love about him, he’s a free man. He speaks free. He lives free.
“He’s not caged. And I like that attitude.
“Ten years ago, I wasn’t in the picture. Not even in the corner, like a dot. So I have my own chance.” More