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Mike Tyson suggests that Tyson Fury did not take the fight with Oleksandr Usyk seriously

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Boxing legend Mike Tyson has warned Tyson Fury that in order to regain his heavyweight title, he must take his upcoming fight with Oleksandr Usyk with the utmost seriousness.

In the highly anticipated rematch on December 21 in Saudi Arabia, the “Gypsy King” will face Usyk again after suffering his first professional defeat at the hands of the Ukrainian fighter in May. Usyk’s victory made him the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999.

Last week, Fury admitted it was Usyk’s destined moment to win in an explosive title fight. In an impassioned speech at the rematch press conference, Fury stated: “It’s actually been about four and a half years – the Deontay Wilder II fight – since I was the underdog in a fight. I’m looking forward to a fantastic fight. Oleksandr won the first fight, fighting fair and square.

“It was very close last time. I’ll be a little more focused, I’m not complacent and I should get the job done. Nothing drastic has to change. A little more of the same, a little more focused and I will have won. Last time it wasn’t my time to win, otherwise God would have given me the victory. I’m very cheerful that Usyk made this decision. This is how it was supposed to be and we will find out what will happen next on December 21.

“I believe this time it’s my time and everything that happens – positive or negative – are lessons that we must learn from as people, boxers, fathers and husbands. All we know is go out there and knock each other out and put on a show for the paying customer, I hope you enjoy this fight as much as I do.

In anticipation of the rematch, Fury revealed his strategy to impress, and earlier this month he said he intended to change tactics to avoid leaving the outcome to the judges. With less than two months left until the rematch, luminaries from the boxing world have already started expressing their opinions on the fight.

In an interview with talkSPORT before the fight with Jake Paul, Tyson expressed surprise at the result of the match and revealed what the “Gypsy King” must do to ensure victory in December. “Hey, listen, Usyk surprised everyone,” he commented.

“I think Tyson Fury played too much. I think he needs to take this fight seriously and I hope we get a different result than last time.”

In an invigorating update on this year’s hotly anticipated sequel, there has been confirmation that Fury has brought rising heavyweight sensation Moses Itauma on board to prepare for the fight. At just 19 years senior, Itauma’s record remains unblemished and he is set to showcase his in-ring skills against Demsey McKean in the highly anticipated Usyk-Fury Undercard fight.

The heavyweight prodigy, who is expected to join as a sparring partner for two or three weeks at the start of Fury’s training camp, is ready to provide him with the experience he needs.

Speaking to Sky Sports, Itauma shared his perspective: “I have my own fight to think about. We have a similar style, me and Usyk, we have a similar style, so I feel like I will be very useful [Fury]. It just completes me. It completes me, but listen, I’m not going there just to support him. I want to judge my skills based on his skills. Of course I can’t wait [that]”

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Anthony Joshua boasts a £150 million property empire, including a gigantic mansion and £750,000 worth of impulse purchases

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Anthony Joshua boasts an extremely impressive real estate empire and has invested many millions in his lucrative career away from boxing.

Since turning professional in 2013, the 35-year-old has made a huge personal fortune and has chosen to spend it wisely. He has invested a lot of money in real estate through his company 258 Investments, which manages his real estate empire.

Joshua is not afraid to dare to build his portfolio, including: Sun says it has spent around £150 million on property over the last two years.

Express Sport takes a look at some of his most impressive purchases, starting with his gigantic estate in Hertfordshire…

Former oil headquarters

The most steep property Joshua has ever bought is a 301,000 square foot property near Watford, where he grew up. According to reports, the building was previously used as the headquarters of oil giant BP and its acquisition cost the boxer approximately £30 million Sun.

The development has over 1,300 parking spaces and is home to several enormous businesses, but Joshua has not yet revealed what he plans to do with it.

Luxury address in London

Last year, Joshua spent a huge sum of money buying a property on one of London’s most exclusive streets. It is said to have paid around £25 million to purchase the mixed-use block on Bond Street, which includes hotel, retail, office and medical facilities.

Situated in the heart of Mayfair, the property offers basic access to the city’s trendiest restaurants and shops. It was previously owned by Aviva, but is now in the hands of Joshua and his investment company.

Upscale Mayfair gastropub

At the same time, Joshua bought Bonds Mayfair gastropub, acquiring 12-16 Derring Street, which is valued at around £20 million.

The 6,300 sq ft building also houses office space and has excellent transport links, with Bond Street Tube Station just 100 meters away. This was another wise investment that gave Joshua great opportunities in the upscale part of the capital.

£750,000 impulse purchase

Joshua has purchased another commercial premises in north London, near Alexandra Palace, in 2022. It is not known exactly how much he paid for the property, which is estimated to be worth £750,000, but his company suggested it was a lucrative impulse purchase.

Announcing the deal, 258 Investments shared a photo of Origin Massage Therapy on Instagram with the caption: “A friend and I met for coffee to discuss our real estate requirements and ended up securing a lease for the space where we sat down.”

Two steep family homes

According to him, Joshua also owns two enormous family homes in north London worth a total of £4 million Sun. He has close ties to the region, having bought his mother’s council flat in Golders Green in 2017.

Additionally, the 35-year-old honed his skills at nearby Finchley Boxing Club when he was younger, and his investment in the area came as no surprise given his close ties.

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Tyson Fury was accused of ‘cyberbullying’ on Christmas Day but left one rival alone

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This could be a arduous Christmas for Tyson Fury. The self-proclaimed “Gypsy King” returned home from Saudi Arabia following a crushing rematch loss to Oleksandr Usyk, seemingly dashing any hopes he had of unifying the heavyweight division one day.

At 36, Fury’s future is in doubt and the holiday season could be a time of contemplation as promoters clamor for a long-awaited fight between him and Anthony Joshua, albeit with no belts on the line.

Regardless, Fury has undoubtedly lost his status as the No. 1 heavyweight of his generation. And it’s a far cry from Christmas two years ago, when his dominance in the league was so perceived that in one Christmas joke he was even accused of bullying his rivals.

Just three weeks after defeating Derek Chisora ​​in London to retain his WBC title, he posted a photo on Instagram of himself standing with other boxers including David Haye, Joshua, Wladimir Klitschko, Dillian Whyte and Deontay Wilder. But this was not an ordinary image of world-famous fighters.

Fury stood under the Christmas tree surrounded by five children. However, the youngsters’ faces were photoshopped using a boxing quartet instead, and Whyte was particularly mocked when his head was placed on an apparently diminutive child, who Fury was holding in his arms.

Just eight months earlier, Fury had demolished his British rival at Wembley Stadium, stopping him in the sixth round of a one-sided fight. The Christmas card sparked mixed reactions from fans, with the Morecambe man widely accused of “cyberbullying” and hypocrisy after previously defending himself as a supporter of mental health awareness.

Some also questioned why the photo included Haye and Joshua, whom Fury has not fought in his career. But most importantly, there was no room in the photo for the man who had inflicted Fury’s only professional defeats since then.

By December 2022, Usyk held three heavyweight belts, securing consecutive victories over Joshua. Fury, however, regularly downplayed the prospect of the Ukrainian potentially unifying the division, scathingly criticized his apparent lack of size and often called him “cruiser weight.”

It’s unlikely we’ll see such a cheerful festive gesture from Fury this time around. He has been inactive on social media since the unanimous points defeat in Riyad, although he complained about the referees’ decision at the post-match press conference.

His celebrated Christmas Instagram post may yet backfire if he faces “AJ” in 2025 and is defeated. This would mean he was facing retirement as he had only actually beaten two of the five boxers he considered “daddy”.

As for Usyk, a man who is essentially impossible to intimidate, he is unlikely to be cowed by any social media taunts after he humorously responded to claims by Fury and Frank Warren that he received “Christmas gift”. “Uncle Frank, I think he’s blind,” he replied, chuckling.

“If Tyson says it’s a Christmas present, then OK, thank God, not Tyson. Thank you to my team.”

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Jake Paul is making his feelings clear about fighting Conor McGregor instead of his brother Logan

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Social media is abuzz with rumors about a potential blockbuster fight between Jake Paul and Conor McGregor, following a mysterious “Shhh” message from Paul.

Speculation has intensified following Paul’s recent victory over boxing legend Mike Tyson, and now he appears poised for another high-profile fight, this time potentially against the MMA superstar.

McGregor previously claimed he was negotiating a match with Jake’s brother Logan Paul, revealing on social media: “Rumors of a fight with [Ilia] Topurias are false. I am in preliminary agreements with the Ambani family to face Logan Paul at a boxing event in India. I agreed. Then I will strive to return to the octagon.”

However, it looks like Jake has passed Logan as the likely contender.

ESPN reports suggest that Jake Paul’s fight with McGregor may take place sometime between July and September 2025.

Meanwhile, Logan Paul is preparing to step into the WWE spotlight next year by working with Netflix, with an appearance scheduled for Monday Night Raw on January 6.

While there has been no official word from Jake Paul on the prospect of fighting McGregor, his suggestive “Shhh” response to the rumors circulating sent fans into a frenzy, with one excitedly replying: “You’re fighting Conor McGregor, let’s go!” while another asked: “When [are] are you officially announcing the McGregor fight?”

Fans encouraged the fight, with one urging him to “put Conor to sleep” and others challenging the YouTuber to face McGregor in the cage. Meanwhile, Paul publicly challenged McGregor after his fight with Tyson, suggesting an MMA fight without weight restrictions.

He mocked X: “Dear Conor, I know you told my team you would fight me at 170 pounds. This will never happen. But let’s do it in MMA. No weight category. Just like it used to be done. T.”

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