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Oleksandr Usyk sends Tyson Fury a five-word response to taunts

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Fury and Usyk will square off again on December 21 Photo Credit: Stephen Dunkley/Queensberry Promotions

Oleksandr Usyk did not agree to Tyson Fury's mockery on social media. Photo: Stephen Dunkley/Queensberry Promotions
Oleksandr Usyk did not agree to Tyson Fury’s mockery on social media. Photo: Stephen Dunkley/Queensberry Promotions

Tyson Fury seems to be gaining strength before his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk on December 21.

Fury will be looking to exact revenge on Usyk when they meet for the second time in Saudi Arabia, seven months after their first meeting, in which the Ukrainian won split decision win the undisputed heavyweight title.

Undisputed glory will be up for grabs for the “Gypsy King” in the rematch after Usyk vacated the IBF belt, which Daniel Dubois then defended in a fifth-round defeat of Anthony Joshua last month, to advance to the full IBF title.

Fury, who suffered his first professional defeat, appears keen to gain a mental advantage over his rival after he began taunting him on social media on Thursday.

The 36-year-old referred to the disastrous ninth round in which he hit the ropes and was knocked out standing.

Fury and Usyk will face each other again on December 21. Photo: Stephen Dunkley/Queensberry Promotions
Fury and Usyk will face each other again on December 21. Photo: Stephen Dunkley/Queensberry Promotions

The two-time world heavyweight champion survived the onslaught and made it to the final bell, and Fury feels his inability to completely finish him off will be crucial when they meet again.

“About halfway through you feel the wrath of the gypsy king,” he wrote on his Instagram story.

“You should have finished me off when you had the chance.”

Usyk left Fury shaking in their first meeting (photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank)
Usyk left Fury shaking in their first meeting (photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank)

The two behaved respectfully as they sat close to each other at Wembley Stadium to witness Dubois’ shock victory over Joshua and even took selfies together.

However, Fury dropped these niceties by posting profanity in an Instagram post.

“You had a chance, but you couldn’t finish the job! Mistake!

“Now you will feel the wrath of the threat! Fuck Usyk. Fuck Aegis Klimas. F*** Alex Krasiuk and if you’re with Usyk, then fuck you too.

“Gypsy King 2024 for coming to you. December 21st is mine. Me against the world. Upcoming 3-time heavyweight champion.”

Usyk became the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis achieved the feat in 1999 and became the inaugural champion of the four-belt era.

The 37-year-old, who has never been drawn into a war of words, replied to the Briton with a basic five-word answer.

“You are very chilly, my friend.”

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A member of Mike Tyson’s team has a chilling message for Jake Paul

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Jake Paul received a stern warning at the end of his intense fight with former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson.

Their long-awaited clash was originally scheduled for July, but had to be postponed due to Tyson’s ulcer becoming inflamed, forcing him to stop training on doctor’s advice. However, Tyson’s camp assures fans that he will be in good fighting shape before he heads to the ring next month.

The fierce clash, scheduled for Friday, November 15, will break out at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, potentially in front of a colossal crowd of 90,000 spectators. Mike Tyson has not appeared in a professional match since losing to Kevin McBride in 2005, and his last in-ring appearance was in 2020 during a closed-door event against Roy Jones Jr.

Meanwhile, YouTuber Paul, 27, is basking in the glory of his latest victory over UFC alumnus Mike Perry, which came last July.

The trash talk heats up as Tyson’s entourage ramps up the mind games. A promotional clip appeared online in which a member of Tyson’s team declares: “We’re not going to throw just one bomb. We want to throw bullet after bullet.”

One of the boxing legend’s trainers boldly declared that Paul would get into stern trouble if he dared to step into the ring today, saying, “If the fight was today, Jake Paul would be over,” and emphasizing his constant attack strategy: “He throws missiles, and not just one bomb. The bombs come one after the other.

Ahead of his upcoming fight in the ring, Tyson sparked health concerns after recently confessing: “It’s difficult to walk right now. But in two months I will be perfect. The fight is won in the gym. Listen, I’ll do anything to lend a hand me. I’m going to have fun here with all my childhood friends and, damn it, Jake Paul.

The confusion in the boxing community is palpable as Tyson unveils training photos ahead of his fight with Paul, sparking a rift among fans. Additionally, eyebrows were raised at the seriousness of his approach after the straightforward revelation.

In an interview on Jimmy Kimmel’s show, “Iron Mike” revealed his training schedule: “I train extremely difficult, I train six hours a day. I start at 11 a.m. and can leave the gym at 5 p.m.,” to the host’s disbelief. In response to Kimmel’s disbelief, Tyson agreed to a brief respite, prompting Kimmel to react with surprise: “Oh no.”

Adding to concerns is the risk that Tyson could face a boxing ban if he fails a drug test as a result of his pre-fight admission of potential cannabis operate. When asked by Kimmel if he would be high for a fight with Paul, Tyson replied: “I’ll be high in my life, yes.”

This led to further questions about marijuana operate, to which he replied, “That’s possible too.” A surprised Kimmel remarked, “Oh no, my bet is getting smaller as we talk.”

The seriousness of Mike Tyson’s intentions remains a question mark. However, if he decides to operate marijuana before his upcoming fight with “The Problem Child,” the consequences could be stern.

The Texas Commission, which has strict rules on such substances, can impose significant sanctions.

In a stark warning from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), they stated: “If any combatant tested positive for a banned substance, we would file a grievance, suspend him or her for 90 days, and if the combatant prevailed, the decision would be changed to a no-decision due to violations of the rules.

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Micah Richards wants to fight Mike Tyson after Jake Paul after Thierry Henry issues warning

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Former Manchester City star Micah Richards has bizarrely thrown his hat into the ring to become the next star to turn his hand to boxing.

Several stars have joined the ring over the past few years, with former Leicester City defender Danny Simpson and countless TikTok influencers getting involved with Misfits Boxing – the company founded by YouTuber-turned-celebrity KSI.

Wayne Rooney and Luke Littler have previously joked that they wouldn’t mind joining the ever-growing line-up in the future, and reports claimed that a fight between TV personality Joey Essex and Tommy Fury, Tyson’s brother, was likely.

With the rise of impact boxing showing no signs of slowing down, pundit Richards joked that he wouldn’t turn down an invitation to fight – although he’s set the bar quite high due to his lack of experience.

The former Aston Villa captain recently boxed former player Malik Scott, who married Richards’ CBS Sport colleague Kate Abdo earlier this year. Footage of the 36-year-old on the pads was then broadcast earlier this week and his combinations did earn him some praise.

Commenting on the clip, Abdo said: “Very nippy. Misfit boxing? Celebrity fight, will it be a challenge for you? Do we have a disagreement with someone we can make an appointment with? Let’s make some money.”

Richards then replied: “Jake Paul fights Mike Tyson, right? So I’m next. They call me Iron Mike Jr.” The response was met with laughter in the studio, although Thierry Henry chimed in to warn his colleague not to bite off more than he can chew.

The Frenchman said, “Be careful what you wish for.”

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Conor McGregor sends Joshua a message about a rematch with Dubois

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Joshua suffered a brutal knockout at the hands of Dubois (Photo Credit: Mark Robinson, Matchroom Boxing)

Conor McGregor called out Anthony Joshua for a rematch with Daniel Dubois. Photo: Dave Thompson/Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing
Conor McGregor called out Anthony Joshua for rematch with Daniel Dubois Photo: Dave Thompson/Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing

Conor McGregor has insisted that Anthony Joshua should face Daniel Dubois again following his fifth-round knockout defeat last month.

McGregor was at ringside when Dubois dismantled Joshua defended the IBF world heavyweight title at Wembley Stadium in front of a record crowd of 96,000.

There is no rematch clause in the contract, but Dubois’ promoter Frank Warren has said publicly that they would be open to a reunion with “AJ.”

A rematch is apparently the preferred option for Saudi boxing boss Turki Alalshikh, who organized the event and was pictured with Joshua and his promoter Eddie Hearn Lately.

UFC star McGregor believes the Watford fighter should go straight back for his second fight with “Dynamite” and believes he should change his tactics to win this time.

Joshua suffered a brutal knockout at the hands of Dubois (Photo: Mark Robinson, Matchroom Boxing)
Joshua suffered a brutal knockout at the hands of Dubois (Photo: Mark Robinson, Matchroom Boxing)

“Make no mistake, I think what should happen next between Joshua and Dubois will be a rematch,” the Irishman said.

“And stay on the ground. Don’t even go forward, don’t even go back. Stand your ground and meet up.

“Joshua has a good, robust jab.

“He almost came back and really hurt him with it before he got caught with the shot.

“This is a live fight between two very competitive fighters who just gave us all a show in front of 96,000 fans on behalf of Riyadh Season and Turki Alalshikh.

“Do it again. Really, do it again.

McGregor is being linked with a sensational return to boxing against four-weight world champion Terence Crawford.

The 36-year-old has only had one professional boxing fight, stopped by Floyd Mayweather Jr in 2017 in the second highest-grossing fight of all time.

McGregor was a big supporter of Joshua. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
McGregor was a substantial supporter of Joshua. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

Crawford was reportedly offered a contract for two fights with the UFC world champion in two weight classes, one boxing fight and one MMA fight, although “Bud” revealed that he turned down the offer.

“I told Conor, ‘Hell no,'” Crawford said in an interview with Bernie Tha Boxer on YouTube.

“They called me and offered me the fight, and me and Conor called and started getting political to figure something out.

“I told him, ‘Man, I’m not getting in any f**king octagon with you so you can kick me and elbow me and f**k me.’

Crawford says he turned down a two-fight deal against McGregor. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Crawford says he turned down a two-fight deal against McGregor. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

“He started laughing and said, ‘Man, I respect that. You respect my sport as much as I respect your sport and you understand that if you get into the Octagon you will be at a disadvantage. Just like if I get into a boxing ring with you, I will be at a disadvantage.”

“But he said, ‘We’re going to make a hell of a lot of money.’

“I said, ‘Yeah, sometimes it’s not about the money, I can make it, but you’re not going to kick me, man.’

“Kicks and elbows, dude, this is not a joke.”

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