Tyson Fury confessed that “there could be no fuck” to fight Anthony Joshua or any other boxer after his second defeat with Oleksandr Usyk. The Gypsy King has been a dominant strength in boxing since 2008, offering an impressive 27-0 record until his draw with Deontay Wilder in 2018. Fury defeated Wilder to win the title of WBC World Heavyweight.
However, his winning series was detained by Utyk in 2024, who beat him twice in May and December to win and stop the titles of WBA (Super), WBC, WBO, IBO and Ring Heavyweight. After his unanimous defeat in December, Fury announced a retirement from sport in January, stating that it was “great” and “he loved every minute.” However, the former IBF title holder, Joshua, is not convinced that Fury will remain retired, insisting that the fight between them “must happen”, as the Ring Magazine Awards said.
Promoter Joshuy, Eddie Hearn, also doubts the retirement of Fury, reminding the fans that they were “here before” with a warrior. Talking to BBC Sport, Hearn said: “We were here earlier. If it’s over, congratulations on your great career.
“One of the best weighty weight of this generation and a charge of money has been earned. If your heart is not in it, if the fight has been thrown out of you, it’s definitely time to call it resignation. Several people always suggest that they can call a bluff, but I don’t know him well enough to give you an answer. If you don’t want to, if your hearts are not in this, if you don’t have a fight – you may get out of a bluff.
However, the 36-year-old seems satisfied with his decision to retire, as confirmed by the second cousin of Fury Andy Lee. Talking to IFL TV, Lee shared insight into the state of the former master’s mind, as he said: “[It’s] Only strange news here and there and seems very cheerful. “
He also revealed the genuine attention of the boxer himself, adding: “[He said]”Andy I’m not f **** d”. He said so. “I couldn’t be fucking with it.” He is very cheerful. “
This candid introduction indicates detachment of fury from sport and suggests that it can be ready for a more relaxed lifestyle. Despite this, Lee maintains that a fury should be a unexpected return to the ring, he would withdraw him to win – although he remains indifferent to whether the fight is taking place or not.
Lee said: “I really don’t care if they are fighting with each other. I am cheerful to see how they retire or separately their careers. If they fight, I would support Tyson, I think he would win. “
Joshua is not ready to abandon the chance of a duel from the Fury – who would be able to both fighters at least tens of millions – saying IFL TV that the fight is his next great chance. 35-year-old British said: “I feel that this is the best fight [for me]. People can say [Joseph] Parker, people can say – I don’t know.
“But I think fury, commercially, is a great fight and it is also the fight of a great man. So I think it makes sense. You can say that years have passed. But listen that the weighty department has flourished. And why am I saying that this is probably a great fight, when I said that Parker is a great story of someone who never gives up.
“The point is that there will be one winner and one loser and there will be bloodshed. And it won’t be mine. “
Jaron Ennis is the bookmakers’ main favorite to defeat Xander Zayas in their highly anticipated world title clash on Saturday in Brooklyn.
Ennis challenges Zayas for the WBO and WBA super welterweight belts at the Barclays Center live on DAZN pay-per-view.
The undefeated resident of Philadelphia enters the game as the favorite on February 11 Bet365 give the 23-year-old his first professional defeat and become world champion in two weight categories.
“Boots” has stopped 31 of his 35 opponents, including Uisma Lima in his 154-pound debut in October, and is expected to stop the Puerto Rican on 20/21.
The 28-year-old last covered this distance in 2024, and a decision victory is valued at 13/2.
Zayas and Ennis face to face before the clash. Photo: Matchroom Boxing
Even though Zayas has taken over as unified champion, he is an underdog Bet365 at 15/04.
Man from San Juan defeated Abass Baraou by split decision will add the WBA belt to his WBO crown in January and his best chance of victory is rated at 13/2 by decision, while success in the shock break is rated at 14/1.
Jaron Ennis knocked out Uisma Lima in the first round in Philadelphia. Photo: Emma Brawley/Matchroom Boxing
Full Bet365 odds
The result of the fight
Xander Zayas will win the fight: 15/4
Xander Zayas by KO/TKO/DQ: 14/1
Xander Zayas by decision or technical decision: 13/2
Jaron Ennis will win the fight: 11/02
Jaron Ennis by KO/TKO/DQ: 20/21
Jaron Ennis by decision or technical: 8/5
Draw or technical draw: 14/1
Round bets
Xander Zayas
Win in round 1: 100/1
Win in round 2: 100/1
Win in round 3: 100/1
Win in round 4: 100/1
Win in round 5: 100/1
To win in round 6: 100/1
To win in round 7: 80/1
To win in round 8: 80/1
To win round 9: 66/1
To win in round 10: 66/1
To win round 11: 66/1
To win in round 12: 80/1
To win by decision or technical decision: 6/1
Zayas won by points decision over Abass Baraou. Source: Mikey Williams / top position
Jaron Ennis
To win round 1: 80/1
Win in round 2: 50/1
Win in round 3: 40/1
To win in round 4: 28/1
To win in round 5: 20/1
To win in round 6: 16/1
Win in round 7: 12/12
To win in round 8: 1/11
To win in round 9: 10/1
To win in round 10: 10/1
To win in round 11: 10/1
To win in round 12: 1/11
Win by Decision or Technical Decision: 7/4
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On Wednesday, Lewis Crocker heads to Australia to defend his IBF welterweight world title against Liam Paro for the first time.
Crocker will face Paro at the Pat Rafter Arena in Queensland, live on DAZN in the UK and Kayo Sports in Australia.
Crocker (22-0, 11 KO) became world champion in September, defeating Paddy Donovan twice before winning the rematch by split decision.
Man from Belfast recorded his second victory over Donovan after the first victory in March last year, and his rival was disqualified for hitting him after the bell.
Paro (27-1, 16 KO) is trying to become a world champion in two weight categories, having previously reigned in the super-lightweight division.
In September, Donovan was beaten a second time by Crocker. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
The 30-year-old won the title with a unanimous decision victory over Subriel Matias in Puerto Rico before winning the belt in his first defense against Richardson Hitchins.
The Australian has since won twice, overtaking David Papot in his last appearance in September.
Paro looks like a two-time IBF champion. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom
McKean meets Taliva
Heavyweight Demsey McKean will look to continue his rebuild when he faces Liam Talivaa for the vacant IBF Pan Pacific title.
McKean (24-2, 16 KO) had his career cut miniature after a last-round loss to Filip Hrgovic, followed by a brutal first-round loss to Moses Itauma.
The 35-year-old southpaw returned to winning ways with back-to-back stoppage victories.
Talivaa (8-2, 4 KO) last won the IBF Oceania-Orient title, defeating Faiga Opelu by first-round stoppage.
Undercard remaining
At cruiserweight, Luke Modini (13-0, 11 KO) will likely need distance to beat Peng Qu (17-2-1, 12 KO), while Riley Candy (8-1, 5 KO) could stop Nathan Watson (11-3, 3 KO) at super middleweight.
Vegas Larfield (13-1, 9 KO) can hand Shamal Ram Anuj (11-8, 8 KO) his fourth defeat in a row in a featherweight clash.
Heavyweight Nelson Asofa-Solomon (2-0, 2 KO) can secure a third straight knockout over debutant George Burgess, and Stevan Ivic (8-0-1, 2 KO) can do the same against Caleb Tialu (3-7, 3 KO), also a heavyweight.
Prospective super welterweight fighter Jack Javed (1-0) should overtake Lance McDonald (1-5-1, 1 KO).
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