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Anthony Joshua reveals what happened during Tyson Fury fight

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Joshua was still an amateur when he sparred Fury (Photo Credit: Action Images)

Anthony Joshua has given details of his sparring session with Tyson Fury in 2006. Photo credit: Ian Walton/Matchroom
Anthony Joshua has given details of his sparring session with Tyson Fury in 2006. Photo credit: Ian Walton/Matchroom

Anthony Joshua says Tyson Fury put his Rolex on the line when the two fighters had their only sparring session.

Joshua and Fury clashed in 2006 at Finchley ABC in a four-round fight that became the catalyst for a rivalry that has lasted nearly two decades rivalrywhich has still not been established in the professional environment.

Speaking about their brief encounter, ‘AJ’ claims that the usually feisty Fury challenged his sparring partners and even offered his watch as a bonus for a knockout.

“So a guy comes into the gym called Tyson Fury, who I have no idea who he is,” Joshua said. This Life of Mine Podcast.

“And the word on the street was that Tyson said, ‘If someone knocks me out, I’m the best heavyweight. If someone knocks me out, they get my Rolex.’

Joshua was still an amateur when he fought Fury (Photo source: Action Images)
Joshua was still an amateur when he fought Fury (Photo source: Action Images)

“Hey, I was looking at the cash. I’m talking Rolex, yeah. I said, let’s go.

“The bell rings, we go, we go. I think we sparred for about three or four rounds.

“Even Tyson, in fact, did an interview promoting the fight. ‘There’s this kid, Anthony Joshua, I sparred with him at Finchley Boxing Club. I’ll tell you, he’s fucking sizzling. I believe he’s going to go on and do great things. He hit me with a punch that almost took my head off.’

“Both this and that.”

Joshua will face Daniel Dubois for the IBF heavyweight title on September 21. Photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing
Joshua will face Daniel Dubois for the IBF heavyweight title on September 21. Photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing

It is unclear whether the “Gypsy King” gave Joshua his Rolex watch, although neither ever claimed to have knocked out an opponent.

Former two-time heavyweight world champion Fury shared a similar version of events, recalling the fight and admitting that his opponent “beat him up”.

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

“He came at me and fought me three times and then beat me up,” the 36-year-old told BBC Radio London.

“I won’t deny it, he beat the crap out of me for three rounds. I thought, ‘Oh my God, an amateur is killing me.'”

“As a professional, and I was an amateur myself and I’ve fought all over the world, I slowed him down a bit with a few good body shots.

“This guy is only 20 years elderly and I’m a tough fighter myself, so if he gave it his all against me, such a promising fighter, I think he has potential for the future.”

Despite several previous failed attempts to bring about the long-awaited showdown, it now appears that the two are closer than ever to a final meeting.

Turki Alalshikh, who is responsible for financing the events in Saudi Arabia, revealed his intentions to finalize the fight, provided that “AJ” defeats IBF champion Daniel Dubois on September 21 and Fury gets revenge on unified champion Oleksandr Usyk on December 21.

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Mike Tyson’s former trainer says the fight with Jake Paul could be over in 30 seconds

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According to a close friend and former trainer of the boxing legend, Mike Tyson’s upcoming fight with Jake Paul could be the easiest payday of his career.

The fight between the former world heavyweight champion and the YouTuber-turned-boxer was initially scheduled for July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, but was postponed due to health concerns for Tyson, now 58.

He was diagnosed with a recurrence of peptic ulcer disease. The fight is now scheduled to take place on November 15 at the same venue and up to 90,000 fans are expected to attend.

Given Tyson’s age, there are naturally concerns about whether such a fight should take place. Australian boxing star Jeff Fenech, who trained Tyson towards the end of his professional career in the mid-2000s, expressed reservations about the former heavyweight champion returning to the ring.

However, he thinks this could be an straightforward night for Tyson if he fights astute. “If it was my decision, I would definitely prefer him not to fight at all, but he will fight,” Fenech said Mirror fight.

“I talked to him several times [recently]. I talked to him about the fight. Realistically, if Mike enjoys working upstairs and nothing else and does the right thing, this could be the easiest money he’s ever made.

“When you both throw punches, it’s 50-50 who’s going to land. But if Mike concentrates and makes him miss and then pays… This is what Mike is an expert at, he has great head movement.

“If he does it in 30 seconds, the fight can be over in 30 seconds. Mike just needs to utilize common sense, not try to hit when he hits, make him miss and make him pay.”

Paul won 10 of his 11 fights, with his only loss coming to Tommy Fury, but to no one in Tyson’s class. Fenech believes the social media star will have a rude awakening when he feels Tyson’s power for the first time.

“Jake Paul has no boxing skills or knowledge,” added Fenech, 60. “I watched him but anyone can hit a pad or a bag or someone who really can’t fight. When you’re bigger and you’re stronger, it’s all good.

“But Mike, as a heavyweight, was a great defensive player. He had a way of tripping and making people miss. If he does this and lands a counterattack, the fight will be over.

“There is no chance in the world that Jake Paul could take a Mike Tyson hook, a Mike Tyson right hand, or a Mike Tyson uppercut. I hope so [for]. I love Mike, he’s a great friend, he’s like family to me. I just hope everything goes well.”

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Junto Nakatani vs Tasana Salapat – results and post-fight report

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Nakatani continued his knockout streak (Image: Sky Sports)
Nakatani continued his knockout streak (Image: Sky Sports)

Junto Nakatani defended his WBC bantamweight title for a second time with a sixth-round knockout victory over Tasana Salapat in Japan.

Nakatani (28-0, 21 KO) entered the Salapat fight as a three-division world champion after serving as the WBO flyweight champion and great flybefore winning the WBC bantamweight title by defeating Alexandro Santiago in February. He last dropped in July, needing less than a round to knock out Vincent Astrolabio in his first defense.

Chitpattana (76-1, 53 KO) entered this fight with a very flattering record of 77 fights. His most essential fight was in 2018, but he was clearly defeated on the cards by Takuma Inoue in the fight for the interim WBC super bantamweight title.

In his last fight, he defended his WBC Asian belt for the fourth time, scoring in ten rounds over GuiMing Li 6-5-1 in Rangsit in July.

Nakatani’s punch was a powerful weapon in the first round and proved to be a very good measure as Chitpattana’s punches were mostly insufficient in the first three rounds.

Nakatani's strength proved too much for Salapat (photo: AFLOSPORT)
Nakatani’s strength proved too much for Salapat (photo: AFLOSPORT)

Although the Thai challenger had little success in round four, Nakatani was able to better capitalize on the exchanges and had more power in his punches.

Both men started with vicious punches in the fifth round, and a round later the champion scored a hefty knockdown, landing with his remaining strength, followed by several pointed combinations.

Chitpattana survived the count, but the end came behind schedule in the round when Nakatani hit Chitpattana with a left hammer that knocked his opponent forward and the referee waived the count.

Tanaka stunned Cafu

Kosei Tanaka (20-2, 11 KO) defended his WBO super flyweight title for the first time, but a knockout in favor of Phumelele Cafu (11-0-3, 8 KO) proved crucial to winning the South African split title decision.

Cafu got angry because of Tanaka (photo: Kyodo News)
Cafu got irate because of Tanaka (photo: Kyodo News)

A huge opposing right hand from Cafu had Tanaka on board in the fifth round, but after surviving the count he rallied brilliantly and the two had great action until the final bell, where two scores of 114-113 for Cafu ensured that the belt would have a recent owner, after a third time with the same result for Tanaka.

Olascuaga vs Gonzalez match summary

The third world title fight on the bill ended in disappointment, as WBO flyweight champion Anthony Olascuaga (7-1-1, 5 KO) and Jonathan Gonzalez (28-3-2, 14 KO) had to settle for a technical draw during the gala. first round. Gonzalez was ruled out of the competition with a nasty cut caused by a clash of heads, and after four incompletes, the fight was ruled a technical draw.

Tenshin covers the distance with Asilo

Tenshin Nasukawa (5-0, 2 KO) won the vacant WBO Asia-Pacific bantamweight title, scoring over ten rounds against Gerwin Asilo (9-1, 4 KO). Nasukawa scored a knockdown that looked more like a foul in the penultimate frame, but Nasukawa still came away with the win by two scores of 98-91 and the third by a score of 97-92.

Kobayashi held by James

Super lightweight hopeful Ayato Kobayashi (1-0-1, 0 KO) and Excell James Junior (2-1-1, 0 KO) couldn’t be separated over four rounds, with two judges scoring the score a 38-38 draw, meaning the result of the third The judge’s 39-37 score was unnecessary for Kobayashi.

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Mike Tyson questions Jake Paul’s decision to fight someone 30 years his senior

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Former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson admitted that if he were 27 years elderly, he would not even consider fighting the 58-year-old.

“Iron Mike” will return to the ring next month against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, with the fight scheduled for November 15 at the AT&T Arena in Arlington, Texas, potentially in front of a crowd of 90,000. The fight will be a heavyweight fight lasting eight two-minute rounds.

The two were originally scheduled to face each other earlier this year, but Tyson, 58, had to withdraw due to an inflamed ulcer. Doctors advised him to stop training, but after returning to the gym he feels prepared to fight the 27-year-old.

Since the fight was confirmed, many have expressed concern about Tyson’s health and criticized the 31-year age difference between the fighters.

Tyson’s last fight was an exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr in 2020, and the boxing legend has not competed in a professional fight in almost two decades. As for “The Problem Child,” he knocked out former UFC fighter Mike Perry in his last fight in July.

With the age difference being a significant factor in the upcoming fight, Tyson recently took the opportunity to call out his future opponent. At a recent press conference, “Iron Mike” was asked how the fight would have gone if he was 27 and Paul was 58, to which the American replied: “Well, I would never fight a 58-year-old if I was 27.” “

In a recent talkSPORT interview, Paul addressed the criticism surrounding his upcoming fight with Tyson. “First of all, I think it’s disrespectful to Mike,” he said.

“And then I told them, ‘Get in the ring with him.’ If Mike wants to fight, then Mike wants to fight. If he wants it to be a professional fight, then: «OK!» I want to fight Mike Tyson, he’s a legend. It’s an honor to be in the ring with him, and if he wants this fight to be a professional fight, then “OK, let’s do it.”

“You look at his training videos, you look at him with the gloves, you look at him in person. He has a 30-pound weight advantage and is incredibly forceful. So people can say whatever they want, but they will still watch it.” .

“I understand the elderly guard, and the elderly guys want to see me lose. Ultimately, that’s what makes this fight so captivating, because two generations come together. I think people over 30 want Mike Tyson [to win]25 and younger want me to win. That’s what makes it very captivating.”

With only a few weeks left until the fight, some fans are skeptical about “Iron Mike” and his involvement in the upcoming match. On Jimmy Kimmel’s show, Tyson revealed his tough training regimen: “I train extremely demanding, I exercise six hours a day. I start at 11 a.m. and can leave the gym at 5 p.m..”

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