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The conversation is almost over as Tyson Fury continues his mind game with Oleksandr Usyk

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Talks are coming to an end and there wasn’t much from either fighter as Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk took part in their final press conference before Saturday’s competition in Saudi Arabia.

As they posed for photos later, Usyk looked at Fury, who deliberately looked away and started playing for the crowd. There was no eye contact.

Usyk, the holder of three of his four world titles, said little more than: “Let’s make history. Sufficiently.”

On the other side of the podium, Fury – the owner of one belt – thanked God, the organizers and Usyk for challenging him.

“I have nothing to say except that I’m ready for a good fight and whether it’s difficult or basic, either way I’ll be ready,” Fury said.

Usyk’s promoter, Alex Krassyuk, added: “Everything has been done. Everything has been achieved. Everything has been said. There is only one task left – to take back this green belt and take it back to Ukraine, to the country where it belongs.”

Usyk’s manager Egis Klimas said of the assignment: “It’s not going to be a walk in the park” and questioned Fury’s claim to the lineal crown. Usyk’s coach, Sergey Lapin, said Saturday was the end of a long journey for his player.

“Preparations started in 2018 and ended a week ago,” he said. “And today Oleksandr Usyk is ready for his last heavyweight belt. Size doesn’t matter to him. What matters is the opponent in front of him and I would like to wish Tyson patience because this will be the hardest night of his life.

For Team Fury, coach SugarHill Steward said his fighter was “100 percent” aiming for a knockout and was asked about his role in the fight after his uncle Emanuel Steward prepared Lennox Lewis for his last undisputed heavyweight title fight 25 years ago .

“The biggest men in boxing are fighting each other and you have the No. 1 fighters – you couldn’t have done better,” he said. “And if Emanuel were alive, he would be here right now, and for me to be here in his shoes, I am very content and blessed to be a part of it and benefit from what he has taught me over the years of my life – not only in boxing, but as man and growing up to understand other men and people and be able to treat them with respect, just as I want to be treated with respect. This is one of those moments in my life where I just appreciate what I’ve been through.

Fury’s promoters, Frank Warren and Bob Arum, also spoke about the competition and the opportunity.

“Two of the best heavyweights in the world. Fights like this come along once in a generation,” Warren said.

“Who will be the greatest heavyweight of this generation? We will find out on Saturday, when this fantastic fight will take place. It has everything needed to make it not only a great moment in boxing, but also a unique moment in sports history.

“I support my man [Fury] because he is the best in the world and he has proven it many times.

Arum added: “They say in boxing that the most significant division is the heavyweight division, and when we have a chance to crown the undisputed heavyweight champion on Saturday night, that is something very, very significant.

“Saturday night is a very significant night for boxing because not only will we crown the undisputed heavyweight champion, but both fighters have never lost this fight. How scarce is this? How great is this? Fans around the world – not just boxing fans, but fans and people around the world – will be focused on this arena, this fight. And believe me, it will be great.”

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Mike Tyson’s fresh boxing record left a mark on the sport forever

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Mike Tyson can boast the seventh defeat of his career after a one-sided loss to Jake Paul on Friday evening in Texas.

Tyson accepted a $20 million payout, leaving a lasting stain on his boxing and sport. Tyson is 50-7, two winless, and will never be able to remove the check mark from his resume.

Fans of the heavyweight legend will forever have to deal with the fact that Tyson was brought out of retirement to take on an influencer in exchange for content, praise and clicks. Fans who grew up watching Mike rule the world as the youngest ever top-flight ruler and undisputed champion will undoubtedly have a difficult time accepting the fact that Tyson is no longer 50-6.

Having lost four of his last five fights, Tyson should have retired after beating Lennox Lewis 49-3.

In a statement, Tyson thankfully turned down another fight, even though he declared after the fight: “I don’t think so. Maybe his brother.

“It’s one of those situations where you lost but you still won. I’m grateful for last night. But I don’t regret entering the ring for the last time,” Tyson said.

“I almost died in June and had eight blood transfusions. I lost half my blood and 25 pounds in the hospital and had to fight to get better to fight, so I won.

“For my children to see me stand shoulder to shoulder and finish eight innings with a talented fighter half my age in front of a packed Dallas Cowboys Stadium is an experience no man could ever ask for. Thank you.”

Despite Tyson admitting his career is over, many blame Paul for adding an unnecessary stain to the boxing legend’s notebook.

Former world champion Carl Froch fell in love with Paul after witnessing the shocking events at AT&T Stadium from his home in Nottingham.

“It looked like Mike Tyson just showed up to play his part in this little circus,” The Cobra noted. “Jake Paul was either too scared to get involved or he didn’t want to hurt him.

– I don’t think he can. I don’t believe Jake Paul is good enough. The fight itself was awesome. Mike Tyson is 58 years aged. But Jake Paul also gave an amazing performance.

“I don’t like how he tries to say he didn’t really try, because I think he tried sometimes. And I don’t think he had the courage to stand in front of Tyson and try to do anything to get him out of there.

We hope that one day Paul will take his boxing career seriously and stop cutting corners. This is unlikely because Paul does not have enough talent to compete with anyone in the top 15 in any weight class.

The circus will continue.

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“Mike Tyson knocking out Jake Paul is an ‘all-time backfire’

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Mike Tyson scuffles with Jake Paul

Mike Tyson may not win at all even if he knocks out Jake Paul on Friday.

Tyson is approaching a comeback fight that many believe will not end with anyone winning.

Tyson was told that winning at the age of 58 in boxing was an empty joke. Tyson can’t really win either way if he crushes Paul or gets knocked out himself.

The former UFC star turned analyst weighed in on the Tyson debate as Daniel Cormier offered his views on the controversial fight.

Tyson will wear his professional gloves on November 15, nineteen years and more since his last appearance. Despite “Iron” Mike losing his previous two contests by knockout, YouTuber Paul sees Tyson as a cash opportunity to gain some recognition.

However, Cormier joins many voices who believe that both men have no chance of winning this fight. The only advantage of the entire Netflix event is money, which is no reason to create such an antagonist, since both men are already millionaires.

On his “Funky and the Champ” show, Cormier discussed Tyson’s smokescreen training videos, saying, “I understand that [he looks good at 58]and I understand what he is saying [he feels great].

“I agree when he hits the pads with Rafael Cordeiro. It looks like there’s still something left there. But then I see Jake Paul fighting Mike Perry. I saw Jake Paul get overwhelmed to the point where he started to feel uncomfortable. It looked like Mike Perry had a chance. But Jake has a reserve tank he can go to and benefit from because he’s 28 years ancient. Then he comes back and finally finishes Mike Perry.

“At the beginning of the fight, Mike Perry gets beaten up and dropped. He looks trained and unmatched. This worries me because what if it looks like a 58-year-old man fighting a 28-year-old man while Mike can’t operate the backup tank to stay and compete with this juvenile kid? I think it’s a failure for Jake Paul because if you beat Mike Tyson, everyone will love him.

“What if Mike knocks him out? It’s over,” Cormier added. “Everything is ready. This would be the backfire of all time. If he gets knocked out, nothing like this has ever happened in the history of sports.”

Paul has eight two-minute rounds to get the job done, while the consensus is that Tyson only has 30 seconds before he’s blowing tough and having difficulty keeping up.

The only comparison fight fans have made to the Paul vs. Tyson fight is when Evander Holyfield returned to action at the same age as Tyson in 2021. Facing Vitor Belfort, who was twenty years older than Paul at the time, Holyfield lasted only 109 seconds.

Mike is in deep crisis and must get out of the fight or destroy his opponent to gain any recognition. Senior Tyson would have beaten that opponent in a matter of seconds. Therefore, he must prove that money is not the only thing that counts.

In a recent workout, Tyson’s muscle mass remains off the charts for a man his age. The only problems will be its resistance to attacks and movement. If Mike can’t move around the ring, he’ll be chosen at his discretion by a guy three decades younger, with a much more significant engine.

Paul clearly doesn’t have skills comparable to Tyson. However, Mike has shown on numerous occasions, even in his thirties, that he is prone to impoverished performances and falling out of the game.

An audience of millions will watch to decide his ultimate legacy.

If Paul knocks Tyson out, it will be a disaster.

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Ardreal Holmes Jr. is the leader of Large Time Boxing on December 12 in Flint, Michigan

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Salita Promotions returns to Flint, Michigan on Thursday, December 12 with another edition of BIG TIME BOXING USA, the leading talent development series in the sport, featuring a fight card packed with some of boxing’s top prospects, including Michigan Jr.’s Ardreal “Bossman” Holmes. , Joey Spencer, Da’Velle “Hitman 2.0” Smith and Leon Lawson III.

This will be the sixth BIG TIME BOXING USA card since the series premiered in February, and it is without a doubt the series’ strongest lineup yet, from top to bottom. All the action takes place at the Dort Financial Center in Flint, and the top four fights are broadcast live on DAZN, the undisputed home of boxing worldwide. Tickets for the event go on sale Wednesday at 11 a.m. EST and can be purchased online HERE or in person at the Dort Financial Center box office.

After successfully defending his USBA junior middleweight title in September, Flint native Holmes (16-0, 6 KO) returns to his hometown to once again put his title on the line in the main event against an experienced challenger, French veteran Ahmed El Mousaoui ( 35-6-1, 9 KOs).

Fan favorite Spencer (18-1, 11 KO), from nearby Fenton, Michigan, will fight in a 10-round 160-pound fight. Spencer has bounced back with two wins since his lone loss to undefeated, highly-rated Jesus Ramos in March 2023.

Spencer will fight as a professional for the second time in his home state of Michigan. “Fighting in front of fans and friends from all over the state was the best experience,” Spencer said. “I grew up fighting alongside Ardreal Holmes and Leon Lawson – training and traveling to tournaments together and even sparring with each other as we grew into the same weight class.

“Large Time Boxing is a very cold series and Dmitriy Salita does a lot for boxing in Michigan. I can’t wait for December 12th and I’ll be ready to put on a show.

“My team and I are proud to announce the strongest BIG TIME BOXING USA fight card to date,” Salita said. “Since the series launched in February, we have been building and evolving it to become the premier talent development platform for newborn fighters, and this fight card is the best yet. Thank you to DAZN for providing a global platform for these fighters to shine and earn a shot at a world title. We would also like to thank Flint fans for supporting their hometown heroes and the entire sport of boxing. We had a great performance at the Dort Financial Center in September and this fight card is even more packed with incredible talent.”

Smith, touted as Detroit’s best undefeated middleweight prospect since Tommy Hearns, scored an impressive victory over Gilberto Pereira dos Santos last month in Puerto Rico. Smith has a record of 10-0 and 8 knockouts, and his momentum will be even greater when he returns to the ring against William Townsel (8-1, 6 KO) from Virginia Beach. This matchup represents the first major test for Smith, who is considered the second coming of the legendary Hearns due to his combination of speed, power and physique. Townsel previously upset Nadim Salloum, who had a 12-1 record heading into the fight, during the March edition of BIG TIME BOXING USA.

Flint native Lawson (16-1, 9 KO), cousin of Anthony and Andre Dirrell, returns after an impressive performance in September when he dominated Argentine Luis Alberto Veron and scored his second straight TKO. Lawson’s super welterweight opponent will not be announced. Additionally, former world title contender Byron Rojas (28-4-3, 11 KO) will fight on the fight card.

Rising star Samantha Worthington (9-0, 7 KO) of Lexington, Kentucky, will compete for the third time in 2024, defending her undefeated record in women’s super lightweight fighting. Worthington is ranked No. 2 by the IBF, No. 4 by the WBO and No. 6 by the WBC and WBA at 140 pounds. Worthington is promoted by “GWOAT,” unified women’s world champion and Flint native Claressa Shields and T-Rex Promotions. Shields and Worthington were members of the 2016 U.S. Olympic team.

Shields added that Worthington is a player that Flint fans won’t want to miss. “Samantha will showcase the relentless work ethic and tremendous skill that first caught my eye and has seen her rise through the ranks,” Shields said. “Samantha is well on her way to challenging the top competitors in the sport, with future world title fights against the likes of Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano well within her reach. Michigan fans, get ready to watch a rising women’s boxing star in your own backyard.

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