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Daily Mirror
5 days ago
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- Daily Mirror
Tyson Fury performs U-turn on dad John after Oleksandr Usyk rematch snub
Fury's father John has played a big role throughout his son's career - but was famously snubbed ahead of his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk in December Tyson Fury has made a surprising admission that he would welcome his father back into his corner if he decides to make a boxing comeback. Fury retired in January after consecutive defeats to Oleksandr Usyk. The pair first faced off in May 2024, with Usyk emerging victorious from an intense bout. They met again seven months later, and despite Fury's more aggressive start, the Ukrainian once again claimed victory over the 'Gypsy King.' The Morecambe brawler made several changes to his approach ahead of the sequel. Fury's biggest change on fight night saw him make a slight tweak to his corner after his father John received a lot of criticism for his advice in the first contest with Usyk. In an interview with Seconds Out, Fury was asked if his father John would be in his corner once more if he returns to boxing. 'Yeah, my dad never left," he said. Ahead of the rematch, head trainer SugarHill Steward confirmed Fury Sr would not be present in the corner. "Tyson Fury is just ready right now, along with myself. He has always had a silly demeanour, and playing around but this is a different side of him. he is 100 per cent ready," he said. Pushed on who will be in the corner, he added: "Just myself, Andy Lee and the cutman, pretty much that's it," reports All Out Fighting. Following the initial encounter, Fury's corner, which included his father John, faced backlash after they were seen on footage telling their man he was ahead and did not require a knockout to win. A visibly animated Fury Sr was spotted during the undisputed showdown, vocally shouting and screaming at his son, prompting confusion from many fans. Months on from the sequel, Fury remains adamant that he should have been declared the winner in his rematch last December against the Ukrainian, stating, "My last fight was a clear f****** victory for The Gypsy King. Anybody in boxing can see that. A complete load of dogs ***. "I want a fair fight, I don't want any favours, I want a fair fight and a fair result. Which I know I didn't [get]. I thought I won it by five rounds. I watched it 250 times. Each way I never see it as a way for him to win. They can do what they want. If they say it's Tuesday it's Tuesday.' When is Tyson Fury's next fight? Earlier this month, Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh shocked the boxing world after confirming Fury's return. In a post uploaded to X - formerly known as Twitter - he wrote: "The 'Gypsy King' will be back!!! I talked with him, and I have his word to have him in Riyadh Season in have a rabbit to hunt!" And Fury quickly reposted that onto his own story, with the caption: "Let's see what 2026 brings," followed by multiple dollar signs and laughing faces. Following the announcement online, Fury later claimed the third fight between him and Usyk will take place on April 18, 2026 at Wembley Stadium. The 36-year-old took to Instagram and posted a fight poster of both him and the Ukrainian, along with the caption: "April 18, 2026 Wembley Stadium. The trilogy! UK. contact @spencerbrownmrgoldstar for tickets."
Daily Mirror
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Tyson Fury has already told Daniel Dubois how to beat Oleksandr Usyk
Dubois will be looking to level the series later this month when he faces Usyk for a second time after losing the initial encounter back in 2023 Tyson Fury has detailed exactly how Daniel Dubois can beat Oleksandr Usyk ahead of their blockbuster rematch this month. Dubois and Usyk will meet for a second time on July 19 at Wembley Stadium. The pair first met back in 2023 - with the Ukrainian going on to stop 'Triple D' in the ninth round. That said, their heavyweight dust-up was not without controversy. In the fifth round, Usyk was sent crashing to the canvas with a shot to the body. However, it was eventually deemed a low blow - much to the frustration of Dubois and his team. With the undisputed heavyweight title on the line this time around, the British star will be eager to level the score and become the first fighter to beat the two-division undisputed champion. Usyk comes into the showdown off of back-to-back wars against Fury. The Ukrainian emerged victorious in the first encounter last May before claiming another points victory back in December. With the 'Gypsy King' going 24 rounds with the Ukrainian - he knows exactly what it feels to truly go toe-to-toe with Usyk. Speaking to Seconds Out, Fury has revealed what Dubois must do ahead of his second clash with the Ukrainian. 'I don't know. Dubois' very young, ambitious, big strong man. Usyk's very experienced but again, he's coming off of two fights with me which is debatable whether he won or not, which he did win and that's all that matters. He's 38 years old." The two-time heavyweight champion added: '[My advice would be] knock him out … Actually, I wouldn't say that because it's in England and it's his home show. Just do the best you can. He hurt him before with a body shot, put him down heavily, so maybe he can hurt him again.' Fury will have one eye on the heavyweight showdown after announcing his return to boxing. In a post uploaded to X - formerly known as Twitter - Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh announced the news, posting: "The 'Gypsy King' will be back!!! I talked with him, and I have his word to have him in Riyadh Season in have a rabbit to hunt!" And Fury quickly reposted that onto his own story, with the caption: "Let's see what 2026 brings," followed by multiple dollar signs and laughing faces. Rabbit is the nickname Fury has given Usyk ahead of both of their fights - and the Brit has claimed the third fight between the pair will take place on April 18, 2026 at Wembley Stadium. The 36-year-old took to Instagram last week and posted a fight poster of both him and the Ukrainian, along with the caption: "April 18, 2026 Wembley Stadium. The trilogy! UK. contact @spencerbrownmrgoldstar for tickets." He recently revealed that the only fight that would motivate to make a return is a trilogy fight with Usyk. 'If I was going to come back I'd come back for Usyk," he said. "In England. That's the one I want immediately, that would be the fight I want next. In England for sure.'
Daily Mirror
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Tommy Fury offered big money by Jake Paul for rematch after Tyson Fury text
Paul has offered Tommy Fury $5million to try and get their rematch over the line after the 'Gypsy King' sent him a desperate text to try and make the fight YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul has offered bitter rival Tommy Fury $5million (£4m) in a bid to make the rematch official. The pair initially squared off in 2023 after years of trading barbs. Despite dropping Fury in the final round of the contest, Paul ended up losing the bout on the judges' scorecards. Both men have been in an ongoing verbal tussle over a second meeting since their first encounter, but an agreement has not been reached yet. With talks over a potential rematch heating up, Tyson Fury – Tommy Fury's older brother – has even reached out to the 'Problem Child.' Speaking with Seconds Out, the 'Gypsy King' said: "I hoped they would. I've even texted Jake Paul to say 'what's going on do you want to get it on with Tommy and make the fight happen. I just think there's a lot of egos involved in boxing. It's a lot of 'he said this, she said that, I want this, I want that'. When things like that happen, it's difficult to make fights as you've seen over the years." In response to Fury's viral interview comments, Paul's business associate Nakisa Bidarian took to X – the formerly known as Twitter – making it public knowledge that Tyson had indeed messaged Jake. Bidarian confirmed: "I can confirm he did text Jake and say you and Tommy need the rematch. I can also confirm Jake responded that said he offered Tommy $5million and he's not getting that money from anyone else", reports All Out Fighting. Paul, 28, is hoping for a busy 2025 in the ring following his return to action last weekend. The 'Problem Child' squared off against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in his first bout since beating Mike Tyson last November. From start to finished, the young American dominated proceedings and eventually won the clash on points. Just moments after the win, Paul did not hesitate to challenge a wide range of fighters, including cruiserweight champions Gilberto Ramirez and Badou Jack, as well as Fury. But it was Nakisa Bidarian, Paul's business partner, who later elaborated on this ambitious lineup. "I want tougher fighters. I want to be world champion. Zurdo looked slow as s*** tonight. That'd be easy work, too," Paul confidently proclaimed. "Badou Jack. I want everybody. Anthony Joshua, Gervonta. And Tommy, stop running. I'm hustling, getting warmed up. You've already seen my face, get used to seeing it more." Pressed about when he'll step back into the ring, he declared: "As soon as possible. I'm staying active, I'm fighting everybody." Casting light on Paul's future plans, Bidarian pinpointed a rematch with Fury - aiming to avenge his previous 2023 loss to the British star. "If it's not for the title, then it's looking at Tommy, if he's reasonable, then Anthony Joshua. He's adamant he wants to make that fight happen at the end of 2026, and we're set to pow-wow with Matchroom when we're in New York for the most epic trilogy in boxing history - Amanda Serrano vs Katie Taylor 3."
Daily Mirror
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Tommy Fury open to Mike Tyson fight - but only under one condition
Many were critical following Tyson's return to the ring against Paul last November - but Fury himself has opened up as to whether he would consider fighting the boxing veteran Tommy Fury admits he would face Mike Tyson in the boxing ring - but only if the price was right. Tyson - a former heavyweight world champion - retired from professional boxing back in 2005 after losing to Kevin McBride. The 58-year-old then made the return to the ring, in an exhibition setting, against Roy Jones Jr back in 2020. The pair fought to a rather uninspiring draw. However, four years later, it was announced that 'Iron' would return to the professional ring against Jake Paul. The pair were due to go head-to-head last July, but the boxing veteran withdrew from the clash after suffering an ulcer flare up on a flight. The two stars would go on to fight last November in a controversial showdown in which Paul won. Despite failing to get the knockout, the 'Problem Child' cruised to a victory on points. Many have since been quick to slam the event - despite the stunning viewing figures released by Netflix just days after the showdown. On the topic of Tyson, when asked whether he would fight the boxing veteran, Fury told Eddie Hall on The Good, The Bad & The Beast podcast: "Listen, if someone is offering you £50 million, what are you going to do? Listen, everybody back home can say what they want... if someone is coming at you with £50 million, you are going to fight a 60-year-old." Tyson reportedly pocketed a guaranteed $20m (£15.8m) for his participation in the clash with Paul, while the latter took home $40m (£31.4m). While Fury is seemingly interested in a lucrative payday, it seems as if Tyson will not be making another return to boxing. Back in December, the 58-year-old decided not to return to the ring after losing to Paul following discussions with his wife. His son Amir, revealed his stepmother has stated that Mike is "done." In an interview with Seconds Out, Amir said: 'I think he's done. My stepmom, she's saying he's done and they're a team. That's husband-and-wife stuff.' Back in Janaury, Tyson made a worrying admission after stating he has not fully recovered from the Paul fight. He told the New York Post 'I feel pretty good. I don't know if I'm 100 per cent recovered, but I feel good.' Back in December, the boxing veteran admitted he couldn't remember a large chunk of the fight. "I don't remember the fight that much, I kind of blanked out," he told Fox Sports Radio. "I haven't watched the fight. You know what I remember... coming back from the first round and Jake was doing some sort of bow... that's the last thing I remember." He went on to add: "I wasn't tired, I wasn't sweaty. I went to the house we were staying in, I left the house with my wife and kids, went to the after-party then went back."
The Courier
05-06-2025
- Sport
- The Courier
30 pictures that pack a punch from Dundee's boxing scene in days gone by
Go the distance with these time warp pictures of boxing in Dundee. Youth, high school, amateur and professional levels are represented including famous names like Henry Cooper, Sugar Ray Robinson and Joe Frazier. Dundee has been a hotbed of boxing for decades. Although the city's history with the professional game stretches back to 1891, the first outdoor boxing show took place in Dundee on August 4 1920. Enjoy having another browse back through the ages courtesy of The Dundonian, which appears in the Evening Telegraph every Wednesday. Some of these images have not been seen for years. Jack Johnson was the first African-American heavyweight champion in 1908. The Galveston Giant performed a revue entitled Seconds Out in January 1916 which attracted enormous audiences at the King's Theatre in Cowgate. Dundonian Jim Brady beat Richie 'Kid' Tanner for his British Empire bantamweight title at Tannadice Park on New Year's Day in 1941. Brady became a Lochee newsagent after retiring. London's Terry Allen boxed Dundee's Norman Tennant in a flyweight championship eliminator before 20,000 fans at Dens Park in June 1949. Allen won on points. Dundonian Jimmy Croll turned professional aged 17. He was Scottish welterweight champion for a number of years. Dick McTaggart surged to golden glory with a series of memorable performances in the lightweight division at the Melbourne Olympic Games in 1956. He was nicknamed 'Dandy Dick' by commentator Harry Carpenter. Dundonian Bobby Boland was one of Britain's top bantamweight boxers post-war before going on to fight pro-wrestlers at their own game. After hanging up his boxing gloves he was a newsagent and taxi driver. The Harlem Hep-Cat arrived in Dundee in August 1964 while preparing for a fight against British middleweight champion Mick Leahy at Paisley Ice Rink. He was given haggis at the Invercarse Hotel and travelled to the Ellenbank Bar where George Kidd had organised a gathering of boxers and ex-boxers. Dundee boxer Stewart Ogilvie with his wife Agnes and baby son Paul at the 1970 Commonwealth Games where he won the bronze medal. He also won two ABA championships in 1974 and 1975. Albert Buchanan was among the competitors when Camperdown Boxing Club held a show at the old Olympia pool in November 1974. Dennis Gilfeather is wearing his jacket from the Olympic Games in Munich. He was a referee in 1972. Henry Cooper took off the gloves to sign autographs at the opening of British Home Stores in the Wellgate Centre in May 1978. The British boxing champion – who knocked down Muhammad Ali for the first time in his career – presented free Brut gift sets to the first 100 customers. North End Amateur Boxing Club who held their first competition in May 1979. Can you recognise any of the young fighters in the picture? Members of the Prince of Wales Amateur Boxing Club from Cardiff are being put through their paces at the Magdalen Green bandstand in May 1979. We're not sure if a leather jacket and flares is standard issue boxing wear but these guys certainly weren't to be messed with. This crowd gathered to watch the Lochee Boys Club and the Unicorn Amateur Boxing Club trading punches in July 1979. The boxing match was not the last time a brawl would be seen in the park. A boxing match in Beechwood in July 1979. The 1970s was the golden age of heavyweight boxing when Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier and George Foreman were vying for the sport's biggest prize. Gowrie Boys Boxing Club at their Abbotsford Street premises in November 1979. On the right is John Kellie who was Scottish bantamweight champion. Billy and Albert Buchanan in March 1980. They were members of Lochee Boys Club and represented Scotland. Camperdown Boxing Club fighters who were chosen to go to Malta. A Mini-Olympics was organised by the Maltese government and took place in November 1980 to encourage more tourism on the island. Boxing at Lochee Park in July 1980. Fraser Fitzpatrick (Lochee Boys) and Perry Ayoub (North End) were trading blows. Young Boxers at the Astoria Boxing Club in Lochee in August 1983. Frank Jones and Leslie Jones were the coaches. Birkhill Amateur Boxing Club trained at Lochee United's Thomson Park. Members and officials line up in February 1984. George Kerr showing off a trophy in April 1984. His amateur career saw him compete in more than 400 fights in the late 1970s as part of the Dundee Camperdown club before turning professional. Scottish boxers at the Marryat Hall in February 1986. They were competing in an exhibition against boxers from England. Former world lightweight champion Floyd Patterson opened the St Francis Boxing Club gym in King's Cross Road in Beechwood in 1986. He was passing on tips to Philip Chalmers, Gary McMillan, Neil Low and William Low. Scotland's Mick Kearney is down as the referee begins the count at the amateur boxing international against England at the Angus Hotel in January 1987. The Scots were defeated 9-3. Pro boxing returned to Dundee for the first time in 30 years in May 1989. It was held at De Stihl's nightclub and it was a great night with wins for Dundee's Billy Buchanan, Martin Ogilvie, George Kerr and Graham Watson. Lord Provost John Letford caught between fight legends Ken Buchanan and Earnie Shavers at a dinner in the Hilton Hotel in September 2003. The dinner celebrated Buchanan's 50th year in boxing. Joe Frazier was guest of honour at the Hilton Hotel in September 2008. He spoke about his three iconic fights against Muhammad Ali. Dundee boxer 'Iron Mike' Towell was a welterweight title contender. He died aged 25 following a fight against Dale Evans in September 2016. Mike Towell was a big influence on Sam Hickey. They trained together in Lochee. Hickey won gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. It's the picture in our Dundee boxing gallery.
