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Scottish Sun
2 hours ago
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Anthony Joshua told fight with Jake Paul is ‘BIGGER' than Tyson Fury blockbuster
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ANTHONY JOSHUA has been told a fight with Jake Paul is BIGGER than against Tyson Fury. AJ is plotting a return before the end of the year having undergone surgery on his elbow earlier in the summer. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Anthony Joshua is linked with fighting Tyson Fury and Jake Paul Credit: Getty 5 Jake Paul's team are in talks with AJ's Credit: Getty 5 But Tyson Fury is set to return in 2026 to pave the way for a Joshua fight Credit: Getty And he remains linked with two blockbuster bouts - with long-time British rival Fury and YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul. Asked what is the bigger bout, Eddie Hearn's dad Barry picked Paul when asked by iFL TV: "I am not saying it should be. "I am just saying it is the world we live in and everyone has the ability to ignore reality, but it never seems to really make sense at the end of the day. "You have to listen to what people want. We are not governing our own destiny here, we listen to broadcasters, to fans, to sponsors, and we have to go where we have to go. READ MORE IN boxing PLEASE STOP JOSHING Former world champ fears for Jake Paul's health amid Joshua fight talks "If that does not appeal to what I call the traditionalists within boxing, of which, at a maximum, is five per cent of your audience. "The day you run a business based on five per cent opinion, you will be out of business very quickly." Fury, 36, announced his retirement in January following consecutive losses against Oleksandr Usyk, 38, last year. But he did confirm he will make a return in 2026 to spark fresh hope of a fight with Joshua, 35, who was knocked out by Daniel Dubois, 27, in September. 5 CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh wants AJ and Fury to have comeback bouts before setting up a long-anticipated blockbuster. But Alalshikh is also on board for 12-1 cruiserweight Paul, 28, to fight Joshua and so too is Hearn Sr. Former world champ fears for Jake Paul's health amid Anthony Joshua fight talks He said: "I do not really have an opinion, I listen to the market! "If a market says they want that product, you bring out that product. If the market says we love darts, then I would do lots of darts events. "If the market says we want to see Anthony Joshua against the YouTuber or whatever his you want to call him, an influencer, the market have spoken. "And anyone in business that does not listen to the market, do not stay in business very long."
Scottish Sun
21 hours ago
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‘It's dangerously insane' – Former world champ fears for Jake Paul's health amid Anthony Joshua fight talks
FORMER world champion Tony Bellew has hit out at the "dangerously insane" idea of Jake Paul fighting Anthony Joshua. YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul audaciously called out two-time heavyweight champ AJ earlier in the year. Advertisement 4 Anthony Joshua is in talks to fight Jake Paul It sparked a back-and-forth exchange between the two behind-the-scenes - paving the way for genuine talks between the two camps. Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed they are interested with Paul's promotional partner Nakisa Bidarian also open for talks. And with Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshkih too on board - the shock fight could become a reality. But Bellew, who held the WBC cruiserweight title, told iFL TV: "Money talks and bulls*** walks, we all know that phrase we've all seen it. Advertisement READ MORE IN BOXING PAUL THE OTHER ONE Boxing champ backs Jake Paul to KO heavyweight star Anthony Joshua "But this is another level. He ain't fighting a grandfather. It's absolute lunacy. It's insane. It's dangerously insane." Paul, 28, has 12 wins and just one loss as a boxer, coming against Tommy Fury, 26, via split-decision in 2023. His last win was in June against former middleweight world champ Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 39, in a cruiserweight bout. Paul made his heavyweight debut last November when Mike Tyson controversially made a comeback at 58 to lose over eight rounds. Advertisement 4 CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS But he was forced to gain TWO STONE for the fight - revealing he struggled to even run amid the transformation. Joshua, 35, was 18st for his last bout in September when he was knocked out by Daniel Dubois, 27, still four stone heavier than Paul. Advertisement 'I'm not joking' - Boxing champion sensationally backs Jake Paul to KO heavyweight star Anthony Joshua So Bellew - who retired in 2018 - hit out at the fight and suggested AJ should instead face Canelo Alvarez. He said: "It's madness. It's frighteningly mad. It's scary how dangerous it is. "I got asked this on DAZN - and it will come out soon - Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul is the biggest fight in boxing. "I said, no it's not. Do you want to know a bigger fight to make? Canelo and Anthony Joshua. It is. Advertisement "You're talking about two of the faces of boxing. Canelo's gone through that many weight divisions he may as well just try one of the heavyweights. Why not?" Canelo, 35, is the undisputed super-middleweight king who faces unbeaten American Terence Crawford, 37, on September 13 in Las Vegas. And although he is an all-time great, the Mexican superstar fights at the 12st limit, a staggering seven stone lighter than AJ. Canelo has won titles at light-heavyweight - which is 175lb (12st 7lb) - and has teased a move to cruiserweight but never heavyweight. Advertisement 4 Tony Bellew wants Joshua to fight Canelo Alvarez instead of Jake Paul Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
22-07-2025
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‘Maybe all of them' – Tyson Fury names three-man hit list that could tempt Gypsy King out of boxing retirement
TYSON FURY has named THREE huge fights that could tempt the boxing legend out of retirement - again. 'The Gypsy King' hung up his gloves once again in January after suffering back-to-back defeats to in Saudi Arabia. 1 Fury has reversed his decision to retire for a fourth time Credit: PA Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh recently revealed that he is currently negotiating a three-fight deal with Fury, who was undefeated before losing to Usyk. And there were three names on the Brit's list when iFL TV asked him to list match-ups that would motivate him to box again. Fury said: "Well, don't hold your breath, it's not going to be this year, but it might be next year. "If I get the right offer, it might be 2026. If it turns me on, then I will come back. READ MORE BOXING NEWS "But if there is no turn on, I will stay retired. Anthony Joshua, Fury won't be able to make a comeback until next year due to his ongoing commitments to various projects with Netflix . The two-time world heavyweight champion is currently in the middle of filming a documentary about his family life as well as the second series of At Home With The Furys. Once that's wrapped up, Alalshikh intends to start sowing the seeds for a mouth-watering all-British showdown between Fury and Joshua. Most read in Boxing CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS A lalshikh recently told The Boxing Voice : " Anthony Joshua and next year, we are trying to do it and we are thinking about it." Before boxing event at BOXPARK where he confirmed to fans that he would indeed return. Tyson Fury leaps to Daniel Dubois' defence after Oleksandr Usyk defeat He previously said: "I do miss it, every single day I wake up in the morning and miss it. I've been away seven months, missed it everyday. I'm open to offers at the moment." "The takeover! I'm gonna be 37 in about three weeks so I'm going to be the oldest swinger with all these young boys coming up it's going to be difficult." A trilogy with Usyk is Fury's priority, but it will depend on the Ukrainian's plans for the future . The three-time undisputed king did name Fury to the crowd when listing who he should fight next , also including Derek Chisora, AJ and Parker, 33, has been named as the mandatory challenger for 38-year-old's Usyk's IBO world heavyweight title. 'You just run out of things to say' – Usyk is a modern day great and one of the best boxers we have ever seen OLEKSANDR USYK is a modern day great and one of the best boxers we have ever seen. The Ukrainian Two of those came at heavyweight after he had already cleaned up the cruiserweight division. You just run out of things to say about Usyk. Everything that he does just impresses you more and more and more.
Scottish Sun
22-07-2025
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- Scottish Sun
‘Maybe all of them' – Tyson Fury names three-man hit list that could tempt Gypsy King out of boxing retirement
But Fury wants one fight over all others FURY ROAD 'Maybe all of them' – Tyson Fury names three-man hit list that could tempt Gypsy King out of boxing retirement Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TYSON FURY has named THREE huge fights that could tempt the boxing legend out of retirement - again. 'The Gypsy King' hung up his gloves once again in January after suffering back-to-back defeats to Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Fury has reversed his decision to retire for a fourth time Credit: PA Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh recently revealed that he is currently negotiating a three-fight deal with Fury, who was undefeated before losing to Usyk. And there were three names on the Brit's list when iFL TV asked him to list match-ups that would motivate him to box again. Fury said: "Well, don't hold your breath, it's not going to be this year, but it might be next year. "If I get the right offer, it might be 2026. If it turns me on, then I will come back. READ MORE BOXING NEWS SOR LOSER Chisora claims Dubois quit against Usyk - but offers to turn him into a 'killer' "But if there is no turn on, I will stay retired. Anthony Joshua, Oleksandr Usyk, Daniel Dubois, any of them or maybe all of them." Fury won't be able to make a comeback until next year due to his ongoing commitments to various projects with Netflix. The two-time world heavyweight champion is currently in the middle of filming a documentary about his family life as well as the second series of At Home With The Furys. Once that's wrapped up, Alalshikh intends to start sowing the seeds for a mouth-watering all-British showdown between Fury and Joshua. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Alalshikh recently told The Boxing Voice: "Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury next year, we are trying to do it and we are thinking about it." Before Usyk knockout Dubois inside five rounds on Saturday, Fury appeared at a boxing event at BOXPARK where he confirmed to fans that he would indeed return. Tyson Fury leaps to Daniel Dubois' defence after Oleksandr Usyk defeat He previously said: "I do miss it, every single day I wake up in the morning and miss it. I've been away seven months, missed it everyday. I'm open to offers at the moment." "The takeover! I'm gonna be 37 in about three weeks so I'm going to be the oldest swinger with all these young boys coming up it's going to be difficult." A trilogy with Usyk is Fury's priority, but it will depend on the Ukrainian's plans for the future. The three-time undisputed king did name Fury to the crowd when listing who he should fight next, also including Derek Chisora, AJ and Joseph Parker in the line-up. Parker, 33, has been named as the mandatory challenger for 38-year-old's Usyk's IBO world heavyweight title.
Scottish Sun
22-07-2025
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- Scottish Sun
John Fury warns Anthony Joshua about Jake Paul and has controversial theory about YouTuber
JOHN FURY has sent out a plea to Anthony Joshua after being lined up to sensationally fight Jake Paul. YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul called out two-time heavyweight world champion AJ earlier in the year - sparking a behind-the-scenes back and forth. Advertisement 2 John Fury warned Anthony Joshua over fighting Jake Paul Credit: X/ IFLTV And now both camps are plotting stunning talks to make the unthinkable bout happen. Paul is 12-1 in his career with his lone loss coming against Tyson Fury's brother Tommy via split-decision in 2023. His dad John was probed on the fight and controversially warned Joshua not to "take a dive". He told iFL TV: 'Anthony, listen to me, don't take a dive with this Jake Paul, mate. Do not do that. Not for a billion dollars. Advertisement READ MORE IN BOXING 'insanely disruptive' Video emerges of Dubois party that saw him arrive late for Usyk fight 'Don't do as the others have done. Do not take dives. If he fights you, knock him dead as a knit and good luck with it.' Paul has been hit with baseless accusation of his fights being rigged throughout his career. In November, Mike Tyson returned to face Paul at the age of 58 and after losing on points, internet conspiracists claimed it was staged. Most Valuable Promotions - who promoted the bout alongside Netflix - had to release a statement to deny the accusations. Advertisement CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Paul, 28, returned with victory over ex-middleweight world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 39, in June and won over ten rounds. But again, he was accused of rigging the result and vowed to sue anyone who levelled the claims his way. Tense moment Jake Paul squares up to Oleksandr Usyk in ring after heavyweight champion's win over Daniel Dubois He posted online: "After years of letting it slide as just 'haters being haters', I have asked my team to vigorously go after anyone who makes up lies about my boxing career. Advertisement "Expect to get served you pigs." Paul is now eyeing a fight with Joshua, 35, after holding talks with Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh. Tommy's brother Tyson even claimed he would bet £1million on AJ to lose by KO. 2 Anthony Joshua pictured with Jake Paul in 2022
