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Tyson Fury decides to kick dad John out of the team before his fight with Oleksandr Usyk

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Tyson Fury has revealed his plans to keep the same line-up for his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk, despite calls for his father to be removed from his corner.

Usyk, a Ukrainian boxer, made history by becoming the first man to defeat the “Gypsy King” in a professional match in May. The 37-year-old secured a split decision victory in Riyad, with the ninth round proving crucial as Usyk landed several powerful punches, almost knocking Fury out.

The British boxer was severely dazed and was saved by the bell, leading many to believe that the fight should have been stopped.

The two will face each other again in December in what is expected to be an invigorating night of boxing. After their first fight, Fury’s corner, including his father John, faced backlash after footage revealed they told Fury he was leading and didn’t need to look for a break.

Ultimately, only one judge agreed with this, and the other two voted in favor of Usyk. This led to numerous calls for Tyson to remove his father from the team before the rematch.

However, Tyson declared that he would not change his approach before the upcoming rematch. During a frank conversation with Paul Dempsey ahead of the release of the recent boxing game “Undisputed,” he was asked about tactical planning for his second fight with Usyk.

“Not much time,” he replied. “I know what I have to do, nothing drastic. People may say, “I want to change the coach, or I’ll blame the physical trainer, or I’ll blame the cook, or I’ll blame the coach.” the mouse next door. Same team, same everything. I know what I have to do.

“I thought I won the fight last time. I give him boxing his whole life and watching boxing his whole career, I give him rounds eight, nine and ten, and round nine is 10-8. So that’s what I’m giving it away from the fight, but of course the judges saw it a bit differently, a few of them just made me win.

Reflecting on the aftermath of their May meeting, Peter Fury, who guided his nephew to his inaugural world title triumph against Wladimir Klitschko in 2015, criticized the overabundance of guidance during the fight. “There should only be one person in the corner, there shouldn’t be three or four,” he said. “Some people are too emotional in the corner and some people give bad advice.

“I think the only person who spoke any sense at the last minute was Sugar Hill, who said put him on it. When you get into a fight, it doesn’t matter who it is, it could be a family member, but you have to give precise, clear information, and I always tell the fighter, “Are you listening, are you understanding what I just told you?”

“There were too many people, but maybe Tyson wants it, I don’t know, it’s been years since he contacted me. I don’t know what the situation is, but for me clearly the game plan was bad and only one should be speaking. How can you listen to all this? It’s getting a bit panicky and everywhere.

“I always said I couldn’t be bought in boxing. If someone is talking in the corner, I would say shut up now or leave through the back. This has happened before. I’m not there when something happens in this corner, you’re the bucket guy, wash the rubber cover, wipe his head, don’t say anything. This is their order and if they speak up when they go back to the locker room you will be fired on the spot you need to have a professional corner.”

With the rematch just around the corner, Tyson Fury admitted he has not started training camp yet. About his preparations, he said: “I haven’t started training yet. I won’t be going to camp for a while. Today I think I have 13 weeks left until my fight. So I’ll probably start training in about six weeks, I usually train for these fights for about six/seven weeks and I’ll be ready to give it my all on the night.

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Oleksandr Usyk’s manager gives hints on Tyson Fury’s return timeline after victory

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According to his manager Egis Klimas, current heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk will have a longer break from boxing. The event follows Usyk’s thrilling victory over Tyson Fury last month.

The duo initially clashed in May when Usyk handed Fury his first professional defeat in a fierce battle in Riyad.

In the rematch last month, the Briton put in a good performance, dominating the first rounds. Usyk had a demanding time dealing with his opponent’s jabs and body shots, but the tables turned just before halftime. The Ukrainian’s nimble footwork and blistering speed seemed to catch Fury off guard before he went on to win again.

After playing 24 grueling rounds with the “Gypsy King”, Usyk certainly deserved a break from the sport. Klimas has now said that Usyk needs a few months of rest before returning to the ring.

I’m talking to The boxing sceneKlimas noted: “It will be a very long preparation. After another 12 rounds with Fury, he needs a good, long recovery.”

He further added that Usyk’s return to the ring will likely happen “tardy July or August.”

Usyk is ready to fight the winner of the Daniel Dubois vs. Joseph Parker fight, with the fight expected to take place next month. Following his meeting with Fury, Dubois confronted Usyk as he entered the ring after the fight to express both a compliment and a challenge.

Dubois grabbed the microphone and boldly declared: “I want revenge,” before praising Usyk’s triumph. “I want revenge, Usyk! Good job today, good job. God bless you. I want revenge for the last robbery. Let’s go, let’s go. Make it happen, Frank!”

Usyk did not hesitate to accept the possibility of a rematch. In response he said: “Your Excellency, fight Daniel Dubois. Thank you very much. I can do more. I’m ready to fight (Dubois), no problem. Next fight no problem. Now I want to go home and rest.”

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Mike Tyson looks unrecognizable after changing his appearance weeks after his fight with Jake Paul

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Boxing legend Mike Tyson appears to be enjoying a well-deserved break after his highly anticipated fight with social media personality Jake Paul. The 58-year-old boxing icon returned to the ring in November, making his first professional fight since losing to Kevin McBride in 2005.

Although he took part in an exhibition match with fellow boxing legend Roy Jones Jr in 2020, fighting 27-year-old Paul posed quite a challenge for Tyson, mainly due to the significant age difference between them. As a result, the experienced boxer had to undergo demanding training to prepare for the match.

Before the fight, Tyson impressed many with his muscular physique. But on fight night in Texas, his age became apparent.

Despite failing to secure a knockout, Paul won by unanimous decision, increasing his professional boxing record to 11-1. Seven weeks after the fight, Tyson appears to be enjoying some well-deserved rest as he has clearly gained weight in recent footage.

After an intense and grueling training camp, the American boxing legend moved from the ring to spending time with his family during the holiday season. Before his defeat at the hands of Paul, Tyson revealed that he “almost died”.

Taking to Twitter, the legendary fighter shared: “It’s one of those situations where you lost, but you still won. I’m grateful for last night. I don’t regret entering the ring for the last time.

“I almost died in June. I had 8 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. My kids seeing me go head to head and finish 8 innings with a talented fighter half my age in front of a packed Dallas Cowboy Stadium is an experience no man could ever ask for. Thank you.

Tyson was scheduled to face Paul in July, but health issues forced a delay as Tyson suffered a solemn scare during the flight. Before the fight, Tyson told Up-to-date York Magazine: “I was in the bathroom vomiting blood.

“I asked the doctor, ‘Am I going to die?’ He replied: “We have options.” Options? I couldn’t believe it. I had eight blood transfusions. The doctor said I had lost half my blood and almost died.

“I lost 25 pounds in 11 days. I couldn’t eat. Only fluids. Every time I went to the bathroom it smelled of tar. It didn’t even smell like —- anymore. It was disgusting. It repulsed me [when I continued training]”

Despite the setback, Tyson showed unparalleled spirit as he explained his road to recovery: “All my coordination, stamina, everything was hectic coming back. I was already at the top. I could have fought him that day. Now I have to start from scratch. I just don’t give up.”

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WBO x Boxing Bullies Three Kings Party: a huge success

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The Twelfth Night event, organized by the World Boxing Organization (WBO) in cooperation with the Jake Paul Boxing Foundation, was a huge success.

As part of this charity event, over 300 newborn boxers received toys, bicycles, prizes, surprises, boxing equipment and educational materials such as books, notebooks and bags.

The event was honored by the presence of WBO President Gustavo Olivieri, Esq., as well as a number of respected boxing champions, including WBO Jr. Champion. Welterweight Teofimo Lopez, 7th Division World Champion Amanda Serrano, WBO Featherweight Champion Rafael “Divino” Espinoza and WBO Jr. Champion lightweight Emanuel “Vaquero” Navarrete, all of whom were recognized for their outstanding achievements in sports.

WBO champion Espinoza showed off his talent by singing several songs accompanied by a live mariachi band. What an extraordinary talent!

Additionally, Hall of Famer Ivan Calderón, former WBO champions Juanma López, Nelson Dieppa and Alex Sánchez, as well as Román Martínez, WBO International Jr. champion. flyweight René Santiago, WBO NABO flyweight champion Juan Carlos Camacho and WBO intercontinental flyweight champion Yankiel Rivera contributed to the success of the event.

Other notable participants included newcomer Juanmita Lopez and rising Juan Zayas, as well as former WBA champion Alberto Machado, Omar Rosario, Kiria Tapia and many others.

The event wasn’t just for charity; it was a jovial family gathering that featured delicious Puerto Rican cuisine, arcade games, and the opportunity to interact with the masters through photos and autographs. The event, held at Hacienda San Miguel in Salinas, truly embodied the spirit of community and support for newborn aspirants in the world of boxing.

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