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We lost to one of the greatest, retirement was not in our plans
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J. HumzaMalik Scott, Deontay Wilder’s trainer, praised Tyson Fury for his victory in Las Vegas on Saturday night and insists they have no plans to retire.
Fury rose twice to knock out Wilder in 11 rounds in an epic five-knockdown thriller, ending their trilogy at T-Mobile Arena and successfully defending his WBC heavyweight title.
Scott, a longtime friend and former opponent of the Brown Bomber, was brought in as head coach after a seventh-round defeat in a rematch 20 months earlier and believes Fury, who knocked down the Alabama fighter twice in total, was able to negate their success. .
“In my opinion, Fury should be given credit.” Scott told IFLTV.
“A good chin and enough mental strength to get up.
“I believe both knockdowns were overdue in the round, so when Deontay got to the end, Fury slid down and avoided what he’s good at by clinching and the round was over.
“I think every problem we had in terms of game planning, in terms of technical issues, anything Deontay tried that didn’t work, or anything he did instinctively that didn’t work out for him, I think it was because simply because of Fury. .
“He balanced us very well and Deontay kept trying. He tried to keep his foot on the gas pedal. Like I said, he was great, but Fury was better yesterday and I have all the respect for him for that.
“We lost to probably one of the greatest heavyweights of all time, Tyson Fury. Is there really any shame in this? Absolutely not, we will win anyway.
Fury finally ended proceedings in the 11th round, knocking Wilder to the canvas after two earlier knockdowns in rounds three and ten respectively, although he was disappointed when his attempts to cover his rival were rejected.
“I said ‘bravo’ and he said ‘I don’t want to show sportsmanship or respect’, I said ‘no problem'” Fury told BT Sport.
“Very surprised, saddened loser, idiot. To be a top fighter you have to show courage and respect, and he wouldn’t be able to do that tonight.”
There was a heated confrontation between the two teams and they were denied a confrontation at both the press conference and weigh-in, and Scott believes that Wilder, who accused the “Gypsy King” of glove tampering after the rematch, still harbors resentment towards his rival.
“Obviously he still feels exactly the same as before the fight,” Scott added.
“He feels exactly the same way about the second fight and that’s how he feels.
“Every man will react the way he feels deep inside.”
Fury said Behind the Gloves after the fight that he would be surprised if Wilder, who turned 36 in October, fought again after the second defeat of his career.
Scott, however, insists the former long-reigning WBC heavyweight champion has not considered retiring.
“I seriously doubt it [he’ll retire].
“But if that’s the case and that’s what should happen, then like I said, he put in the work and assured himself and his family enough that Deontay won’t have to fight, that’s the only reason I say I doubt it or not I’m sure.
“We’re talking about a person who doesn’t have to do this to make a living. We’re talking about someone who is truly financially secure.
“We’ll see. Retirement is not in our plans or his plans at all, we haven’t discussed it.”
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“Itauma is more tough for Usyk than Dubois,” says the former world champion
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2 days agoon
December 27, 2024George Groves believes that Moses Itauma will be a tougher fight for Oleksandr Usyk than the rematch with Daniel Dubois.
Itauma made a cruel statement about Usyk’s second straight victory over Tyson Fury on Saturday: destroying Demsey McKean during Riyad’s round, with Dubois watching her from ringside.
Dubois, who was stopped by Usyk in nine rounds last August, stormed into the Ukrainian’s post-fight interview, demanding a rematch.
But former super middleweight world champion Groves believes rising teenage star Itauma, who turns 20 at the end of this month, will be his most tough task.
“I don’t see anyone beating him,” the 36-year-old said on his podcast George Groves Boxing Club.
“If you said to me: make a list of people who could challenge Oleksandr Usyk, you would answer: ‘Exactly, Daniel Dubois.’
“I think Moses Itauma is a tougher fight than Daniel Dubois is for Usyk.
“I really mean it.
“Who wants this fight?
“No one wants this fight.”
Kent is already sixth in the WBO rankings, behind Usyk, who holds the belt and the WBC and WBO crowns, and Dubois will defend his IBF belt in a fight against Joseph Parker on February 22.
The 19-year-old has said he wants to break Mike Tyson’s record and become the youngest ever world heavyweight champion, but Groves suspects securing fights for him could be tough.
“We are now getting to the point where we need to put him in the company of real gatekeepers,” he added.
– Is that Dillian Whyte?
“Is that Joe Joyce?
“None of these guys want to try Itauma.
“They have to pay them like it’s a gigantic title fight because they’re not hiding from anything.”
Usyk said he would have no problem fighting Dubois again if he prevails over Parker, and the fight would give him a chance to make more history by becoming the first-ever two-time undisputed heavyweight champion.
Natasha Jonas unified the welterweight division by defeating Ivana Habazin by clear points on Saturday to add the WBC title to her IBF crown at the Exhibition Center in Liverpool.
Jonas (16-2-1, 9 KO) was last seen defending her title in January in a hard-fought split decision over Mikaela Mayer, while Habazin (23-6, 7 KO) won the vacant WBC welterweight title in her home country. time out, winning by wide points over Kinga Magyar.
After a technical opening round, Jonas settled into a steady rhythm before landing a powerful right hand in the fourth round that crushed Habazin.
There was a rivalry, but the home favorite was much better in the rallies and seemed to be losing round after round.
This situation lasted until the final bell, when Jonas became the winner by scores of 100-90, 99-91 and 99-92.
Price is closing in on Jonas’ match
Lauren Price definitely stayed on as a collision course with Jonas and easily defended her WBA and IBO welterweight titles after a third-round fight against Bexcy Mateus.
Mateus (7-1, 6 KO) was on board in the first round, after the Welshman landed a powerful left hand, and the Colombian struggled to match Price’s speed.
The same shot caused the 29-year-old to repeat the punch in the second round, and the round later ended when another stinging left hand stunned Meteus and she fell to the canvas, after which the fight was stopped.
Price (8-0, 2 KO) has agreed to face Jonas next, and promoter Ben Shalom revealed it could be announced next week.
Knife edge passes McKenna
Lee Cutler scored an upset victory to claim the silver WBC International welterweight title after winning a majority decision against Stephen McKenna.
McKenna (15-1, 14 KO) was eliminated in the first round, his knee touching the canvas after being tagged, and Cutler (15-1, 7 KO) took full advantage of his opponent’s weakness in the seventh round when his right hand plunged into his knee. The Irishman who ultimately fell once again.
McKenna was relentless in his attacks and landed a huge number of punches.
The balance of 94-94 was surpassed by the scores of 95-93 and 96-92, which ensured the victory for Cutler.
Jeffers stopped Quartey
Mark Jeffers is on track for large fights in 2025 after defeating Joshua Quartey to defend his silver Commonwealth super middleweight title.
A pair of right hands put Quartey (10-1, 9 KO) on the board, and although he broke the count, a well-placed body shot after the restart by Jeffers (19-0, 6 KO) blew the guy away again.
A crazy attack after the restart forced a stoppage.
Riley secures Chamberlain’s face-off with a stoppage
Viddal Riley finished the heavyweight fight and stopped Dan Garber in the second of the scheduled six rounds.
Riley (12-0, 7 KO) hit Garber (7-4, 2 KO) with his right hand, and then his next attack forced the referee’s intervention.
Riley’s next match will be against Isaac Chamberlain on February 1.
Undercard remaining
Mason Cartwright (21-4-1, 8 KO) won all six rounds at super welterweight against Dzmitry Atrokhau (16-25, 7 KO), and Hope lightweight Frankie Stringer (9-0, 1 KO) did the same in the fight against Tatenda Mangombe (3-9-1).
In the flyweight division, Mikie Tallon (6-0) defeated Benn Norman (7-7) with a body shot in the first round of the match, and then settled for a 59-54 victory.
The only fighter to fight four rounds in the super featherweight division was Mason Devine (6-0, 1 KO), who won every session against Jayo Fernando Duran (15-34-1, 14 KO).
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Dillian Whyte explains how Tyson Fury can defeat Oleksandr Usyk
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3 weeks agoon
December 10, 2024Dillian Whyte has revealed his predictions for the hotly anticipated rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury on December 21.
Fury, who knocked out Whyte at Wembley Stadium in 2022, will seek revenge for the only defeat of his career in just 11 days, after losing to Usyk by split decision earlier this year.
Despite losing the night, “The Gypsy King” was a major success and many are struggling to pick a winner in his second battle against the imperious Ukrainian.
Some experts believe Fury needs to be more aggressive and take the lead if he is to win.
I’m talking to Social boxingWhyte revealed he shared that view, asking the Morecambe man to return to the game plan that saw him destroy Deontay Wilder in the return leg.
“It’s a great fight, man, I’m still trying to think – how will this fight go?
“Okay, Fury can make changes, but Usyk can make changes too. It’s a tough fight, a very, very tough fight for both fighters.
“If I were Fury’s coach, I would tell him he has to play aggressively.
“Fight him like you fought Wilder the second time.
“Bring back the aggression, bring back the tyrant!
“This is heavyweight boxing – you never know.”
It is unclear whether Fury will heed the advice of Whyte and others in the boxing world who have advised him to take the fight to Usyk, but looks noticeably heavier than before the first fight.
What are the changes? @Tyson_Fury says he will exploit exactly the same game plan as the first time when he faces Oleksandr Usyk at the end of the month.
Thinks? pic.twitter.com/VtpEwLJkWx
— Professional boxing fans (@ProBoxingFans) December 6, 2024
Win or lose, the 36-year-old could face a long-awaited home fight against Anthony Joshua, even though “A.J.” interrupted defeat against Daniel Dubois in September.
While it may not have been as great a spectacle as it once was, a clash between Joshua and Fury would still be by far the biggest all-British fight in recent memory.
As for Whyte, he returns to the ring next Sunday night and will face Ghanaian heavyweight Ebenezer Tetteh live on DAZN in Gibraltar.
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