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BBC News
14-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'Why legend Pacquiao's return at 46 feels wrong'
I won't be watching Manny Pacquiao's comeback fight on Saturday. It feels like a shortcut. A nod to nostalgia rather than merit, and that's unfair to fighters who are working their way up properly.I realise that might sound harsh given he is one of the sport's all-time greats, an eight-division world champion. I have immense respect for what he achieved in his prime. He's a global icon, a true he is 46. It has been six years since his previous pro win and the last time we saw him in a ring was in an uninspiring exhibition, which showed just how much his skills have with all that in mind, I just cannot understand how he can jump into a sanctioned WBC world-title fight against Mario the part that really shocked me when I heard of Pacquiao's return. Usually, a fighter coming back from retirement eases into the sport with tune-up fights. Not Pacquiao. He's skipping all that and going right to the front of the queue. I had a brief exchange with Mauricio Sulaiman, the WBC president, on social media about this. He wasn't pleased with my doubt but, in my view, it sets a strange precedent and undermines the fighters who have been grinding their way up the ranks, paying their dues with tough seen comebacks before. We saw one with George Foreman, who fought his way back, winning tough fights en route to regaining the heavyweight title at the age of however, hasn't fought a competitive bout in years. In the exhibition against Japanese fighter Rukiya Anpo last year, his movement was slow and his timing was completely why it doesn't sit right with me. You can't just waltz back in, skipping the comeback phase, and jump straight into a world title fight because of your legendary status. Can Pacquiao beat Barrios? From a trainer's point of view, it's incredibly difficult to coach someone who is so far beyond their style was very high energy - bouncing around, moving off angles and using his sharp reflexes. That's brilliant when you're young and when you're 46, you simply can't keep that up for 12 rounds. Your legs get tired. Your reflexes slow down. And when you get hit in the body, it slows you even more. Barrios will certainly try to work the body to slow Pacquiao will study his movement and timing in the gym and build a strategy to exploit any Team Pacquiao think they can get the win because Barrios isn't the strongest champion in the division and is a beatable boxer. But he is a good fighter, puts his hands together well and experienced at top-level reality is, Pacquiao can't improve on what he did six years ago. It's going to be a huge challenge and I do expect Barrios to beat him worst thing that could happen? Pacquiao puts on a decent enough show, a moral victory, and thinks he can carry on - that would be dangerous long he gets absolutely flattened like he did against Juan Manuel Marquez in 2012 - pummelled and battered, looking old and tired on the ropes. Why is he doing it & should boxing stop legends returning? Maybe Pacquiao is chasing the old days, but I do hope it's not just for the money. It would be sad if he's boxing again purely for a my generation, Pacquiao's greatness is secure. A lot of fighters go on one or two fights too long; Sugar Ray Leonard did the same. It's sad, but it doesn't take away from their younger fans, who only know him from social media, may judge him on what they see now - not really appreciating what he did in the comeback does raise important questions about how boxing manages fighters returning at an advanced age. Should there be stricter rules or age restrictions? It's a tricky is a sport where fighters' health and safety must come first, but it's also about individual choice. They're all checks are in place, but clearly they don't stop everyone from fighting too long or jumping straight into top-level fights.I'm not sure a hard age limit is the answer. Fighters like Bernard Hopkins and Foreman have shown it's possible to compete at an elite level into their late forties, albeit they are one of a few more about case-by-case assessments - how well a fighter moves, how much punishment they're taking. Getting hit at 46 is a lot more dangerous than at best outcome is that I wake up on Sunday and find out Pacquiao has lost and will now walk away, safe and sound, knowing he had an unbelievable career.
Daily Mail
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Tyson Fury admits it's 'inevitable' his children will get into boxing and shares why they 'MUST' follow in his footsteps as he reveals the one thing that will tempt him out of retirement
Boxing legend Tyson Fury has claimed that his sons 'must' get into boxing, and that it is inevitable further down the line. The former heavyweight retired after his second defeat by Oleksandr Usyk back in December, with friends of Fury saying his gloves were 'definitely' hung up though he was not at peace with the loss. Moreover, the 36-year-old Brit has told WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman he was glad to have quit. Speaking at an Istanbul IBA Pro 7 event in Turkey, Fury was asked about his younger family members and he revealed that six of his nephews and all his sons - all four of whom are called Prince - were boxing. 'I've got six nephews and all my sons are boxing, so it's another conveyor belt of Fury express, and my son Prince just did his first six mile run recently, and only three months ago he couldn't do two miles, so he's smashing it,' he told reporters. 'I think it's inevitable [that they will enter the professional game], I think they will, and I think they must. It's a great sport, everything I've got I owe to the game boxing and I'm very appreciative. 'I've had a love-hate relationship with boxing for going on 25 years. Like all great relationships it's gonna be up and down but you make your bed, you lie in it, and I'm still very much in love with the game.' The former heavyweight champion was also quick to underline that he sees no reason to end his retirement, having previously done so earlier in his career. 'What would I be coming back for? I've won every belt, so yeah there's not much to come back for. Does the love of the sport overthrow my own health? The reporter responds in the negative, to which Fury concludes: 'I think you've answered your own question there.' While Fury has said he is happily retired, he clearly believes that the result of his last outing was an erroneous one. He was beaten by Usyk on points, with all three judges scoring it in favour of the Ukrainian, who had already won the undisputed heavyweight crown in their previous meeting. 'My last fight was a clear f***ing victory for the Gypsy King,' Fury said after being asked about his future. 'Anyone in boxing can see that, a complete load of dog s***. Political, whatever you want to call it, I never even did an interview I just got out the ring. 'But I accept it, I'm a man, I don't make excuses, on with the next thing. Got paid, got laid, got out of there, happy days!' When later asked about Usyk's fight with Daniel Dubois he added: 'He's coming off the back of two fights with me which is debatable whether he won them or not - he didn't win them but he got the decision which is all that matters!' As such, the conversation quickly turned to a potential trilogy fight, suggested by the Gypsy King himself. 'If I was going to come back, I'd come back for Usyk - but I want a fair result, in England. 'That would be the one I want immediately, the most fight that I want next. 'I don't want any favours, I want a fair fight with a fair result, which I know I didn't. I thought I won it by five rounds, I've watched it literally 250 times and each way I never ever see there's a way for him to win, but I know they can do what they want. 'If they say it's f***ing Tuesday, it's Tuesday. I always said I never give a f*** about anybody's opinion, until it f***ed up my f***ing life!'
The Sun
28-06-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Tyson Fury ‘still very bitter and upset' about Oleskandr Usyk fight, reveals WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman
WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman has claimed Tyson Fury is still bitter about his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk. Fury, 36, lost his high-profile rematch with Usyk by unanimous decision last December - a defeat that saw him announce his retirement for the fifth time. 3 3 The Gypsy King has claimed he is happy hanging up his gloves and spending some much needed time with his family after years of battling in the ring. But WBC president Sulaiman, who has been in regular contact with the Brit fighter, claims that Fury is still holding on to his second defeat to Usyk. Speaking to Sky Sports, Sulaiman said: "I call him regularly and he said: 'Oh I'm so happy, retired, I'm here with my wife.' "He didn't hint whatsoever that he was planning on coming back. "He told me he was not happy with the decision in the second fight with Usyk. " He's still very bitter about the judges' scoring and he was very upset but he was retired, that's what he said." All three judges scored the Riyadh bout 116-112 in Usyk's favour, securing an impressive double for the Ukrainian. Fury announced his retirement in January, but fans have been skeptical of whether or not the decision is final. 3 That's because Fury has retired and returned to the sport FOUR TIMES before. And even Sulaiman has his suspicions that Fury could do yet another U-turn. Alex Scott and Dermot O'Leary forced to apologise as Tyson Fury swears live on ITV during Soccer Aid coverage He added: "Maybe like in The Godfather, the movie, maybe we'll hear him say: 'Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!' We don't know…" The idea of a return to the ring to put on a all-British bout with Anthony Joshua has been floated, with fans desperate to see the pair trade blows after years of avoiding one and other. While Sulaiman has promised Fury a world title fight if he does come back to boxing, setting up a potential trilogy with Usyk or a domestic dust-up with Daniel Dubois. In another recent interview, the president of the Mexican sanctioning body told The Action Network: "If Tyson decides to come back to boxing, he always has a door open with the WBC. "He will always be number one so absolutely (we will give him a world title shot if he returns) because he is top of the top."
Daily Mail
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Tyson Fury's true feelings on retirement revealed following conversations with WBC president
Tyson Fury insists he's retired... but that doesn't mean he's at peace. The Gypsy King has kept up regular contact with WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman since hanging up his gloves for the fourth time following his second defeat by Oleksandr Usyk in December last year. And while Fury is adamant he's done with boxing, it's clear the decision in that rematch — when all three judges called the fight 116-112 to Usyk — still stings. Sulaiman told Sky Sports this week: 'I call him regularly and he said: "Oh I'm so happy, retired, I'm here with my wife." 'He didn't hint whatsoever that he was planning on coming back. 'He told me he was not happy with the decision in the second fight with Usyk. He's still very bitter about the judges' scoring and he was very upset but he was retired, that's what he said.' It's a glimpse into the mindset of a fighter who has danced with retirement almost as often as he has with his rivals in the ring. Fury may claim he is content to be out of the sport, but the frustration of that unanimous points loss is a reminder that the fire still burns. Even Sulaiman can't rule out a comeback, adding: 'Maybe like in The Godfather, the movie, maybe we'll hear him say: "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!" We don't know…' Despite Fury's insistence that he is retired, the heavyweight division continues to buzz with speculation about another comeback. In April, Fury linked back up with trainer SugarHill Steward in the gym, filming himself and teasing: 'You know what's coming.' He has also revealed he's been enjoying twice-daily training sessions and sharing his love of working out on social media. With Anthony Joshua still waiting for that long-awaited 'Battle of Britain' clash, promoter Eddie Hearn recently admitted the ball was firmly in Fury's court. 'The way that fight gets made is probably Tyson reaches out to AJ and says, "Mate, do you fancy it?" And he'll go, "100 per cent, let's f***ing do it," Hearn said.
The Sun
21-06-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Tyson Fury, 36, receives generous offer to return to boxing five months after retiring
TYSON FURY could walk straight into a shock world title fight if he reverses his latest retirement. The Wythenshawe warrior hung up his gloves for a FIFTH TIME following his second straight loss to Oleksandr Usyk last December but has flirted with a ring return in recent months. 3 3 3 And WBC supremo Mauricio Sulaiman is willing to give The Gypsy King an immediate crack at their prestigious green belt should he decide to lace his gloves up again. The president of the Mexican sanctioning body told The Action Network: "Tyson is so special. "And when I talk to him, he is still upset about the Oleksandr Usyk fight because he believes he won the rematch. "But he is happily retired and enjoying his life. That's the perfect scenario for a fighter to make money. "To have a beautiful family and if he stays retired, that's a great success story. "If Tyson decides to come back to boxing, he always has a door open with the WBC. "He will always be number one so absolutely (we will give him a world title shot if he returns) because he is top of the top. "He carried boxing through the dark times of the pandemic. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS "And Tyson is the one who elevated the sport and he's the one who got Saudi Arabia to look into boxing. "Spencer Brown is a tremendous influence, a great manager and now he's managing and promoting fighters. Boxing icon Tyson Fury spotted posing topless in Scots town as he chats with locals "It's a great team so it's a win-win (for everyone), and my love and my gold heart goes to Tyson Fury and his team." If Fury does unretire and Sulaiman sticks to his word, a trilogy fight with Usyk or a domestic dust-up with Daniel Dubois could be on the cards for the fan favourite. The pair will renew their rivalry next month for all the heavyweight marbles in front of a packed crowd at Wembley. A long-overdue Battle of Britain with fellow former two-time heavyweight champ Anthony Joshua also awaits Fury, who is currently filming the second season of his hit Netflix show. ' At Home with the Furys '.
