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Tyson Fury has suggested that there will be a shocking fight with Zlatan Ibrahimovic later this year.

Fury is a two-time world heavyweight champion and Ibrahimovic has never had a professional boxing fight.

He informed about it A place of stomping earlier that morning, both the “Gypsy King” and the retired soccer star met in Warsaw.

Goldstar’s James Ward shared multiple photos from the pair’s reunion, where you could imagine them dining together at restaurants with a enormous film crew in attendance, likely filming footage for the confirmed third installment of his hit Netflix series Fury’s House of Fury.

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Just hours after posting the photos, both Fury and Ibrahimovic shared a post on Instagram suggesting a fight between them.

The caption on their post read: “BREAKING NEWS! AUGUST 1 in Dublin, Ireland, @tysonfury @turki #makingboxinggreatagain.”

While many fans initially thought the post was a joke, Turki Alalshikha’s recent matchmaking means some fans are taking the possibility seriously.

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On Saturday, Alalshikh and The Ring Magazine host another shocking contest for the two-time undisputed heavyweight champion of the worldN Aleksander Usyk will face a kickboxing star Rico Verhoeven in front of the Giza pyramids.

Usyk is the main favorite, but Fury would probably be an even bigger favorite if the fight with Ibrahimovic comes to fruition.

On Saturday, Rico Verhoeven fights Oleksandr Usyk for the WBC heavyweight world title in Egypt. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
On Saturday, Rico Verhoeven fights Oleksandr Usyk for the WBC heavyweight world title in Egypt. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

The football star has previously hinted at a possible boxing crossover with Sun sport claiming to have spoken to Misfits Boxing in October 2024.

Misfits promoter Mams Taylor has spoken out about the possibility of Ibrahimovic fighting.

“I tried to convince Zlatan and he can fight. I’m good friends with his manager and the three of us talked on FaceTime.

Tyson Fury has hinted at a shocking crossover fight with Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Photo credit: Mark Robinson/Netflix
Tyson Fury has hinted at a shocking crossover fight with Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Photo credit: Mark Robinson/Netflix

“It was really nippy because he saw a lot of Misfits fights and followed them. He was a kickboxer and would have been good too.

“But yes, there are other names that are not as renowned as these guys, but they are still very respected and have achieved a lot that is of interest.

“And since it’s so realistic that these guys will fight, I won’t mention their names.”

‘The Gypsy King’ will face long-time rival Anthony Joshua at the end of the year after they have been on a collision course for over a decade, but Fury has stated he would like one more fight before facing ‘AJ’.

Tyson Fury says he will knock out Anthony Joshua Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Tyson Fury says he will knock out Anthony Joshua. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

Rumors began to circulate that Fury’s next fight would take place about a week or two after Joshua’s fight against Kristian Prenga on July 25.

In the absence of official confirmation of the event, the reality of this fight remains unknown, but Fury and Ibrahimovic clearly suggest that it will take place in Dublin.

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A shocking place could host the fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua

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Joshua and Fury have signed a contract to fight. Photo: Mark Robinson

A surprising location has emerged as a potential location for a superfight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.

Fury and Joshua are on course to finally meet in their long-awaited All-British heavyweight clash in November and both have signed contracts to fight.

The place of the fight is not known, but according to The boxing scenethe 70,000-seat SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California was considered as a potential venue for the fight.

Boxing expert, And Rafael reported that the fight was not headed to California and would instead be held in the United Kingdom.

The long-awaited clash will depend on winning warm-up fights with Joshua will face Kristian Prenga on July 25 in Riyad and Fury will likely fight in August, although an opponent has not been confirmed.

Joshua and Fury have signed a contract to fight. Photo: Mark Robinson

“AJ” will fight for the first time since stopping Jake Paul in six rounds in December.

The 36-year-old former two-time world heavyweight champion was involved in a horrific car accident 10 days later that killed two of his close friends and left him with minor injuries.

The Joshua-Fury fight will be officiated by Saudi Arabian boxing chief Turki Alalshikh, but there is debate among promoters over who will be the figurehead.

Joshua and Prenga face-to-face ahead of July clash Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Joshua and Prenga face-to-face ahead of July clash Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

Zuffa boxing head, Dana White he consistently claims that promotional responsibilities will be taken over by his company, of which the Public Investment Fund in Saudi Arabia is a part.

Both Joshua’s handler, Eddie Hearn, and Fury’s promoter, Frank Warren, insisted that it was in their contract that Zuffa could not participate in the fight.

“Have they announced where the fight is?” – White said when asked by Professional boxing fans on Saturday.

“I know where it is.

“Do you think I would lie in public and then look like an idiot in front of everyone?

“What would be the point?”

Fury called out Joshua after beating Makhmudov. Photo: Mark Robinson
Fury called out Joshua after beating Makhmudov. Photo: Mark Robinson

Fury retired to beat Arslanbek Makhmudov in April.

The “Gypsy King”, who returned to Thailand for a training camp, demanded a fight with his long-time rival, who was watching the match from outside the ring at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

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Tommy Fury vs. Eddie Hall – massive fight preview and predictions

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Fury ended Paul's undefeated professional record in Saudi Arabia. Photo: Skill Challenge Entertainment

On Saturday in Manchester, Tommy Fury will face former strongest man in the world, Eddie Hall.

Fury will meet Hall at the AO Arena live on DAZN pay-per-view and DAZN Ultimate.

Fury’s boxing career has stalled since two money-making bouts with YouTube sensations: Jake Paul and KSI.

The 27-year-old half-brother of former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury defeated both fighters by decision in 2023 and has fought just once since then after being sidelined with a hand injury.

The Manchester player withdrew from the scheduled fight with Darren Till, and then returned to Hungary in May last year after winning on points over Kenan Hanjalic.

Fury ended Paul’s undefeated professional record in Saudi Arabia. Photo: Skill Challenge Entertainment

Hall, who won the World’s Strongest Man competition in 2017, has only had one previous boxing fight, losing to rival strongman Thor Björnsson at another exhibition in 2022.

The 38-year-old is expected to weigh at least 10 stone more than his much more experienced rival and both fighters will fight over six two-minute rounds.

Taylor will face Floyd

On the undercard, Anthony Taylor will face Matt Floyd in a lightweight heavyweight bout.

Taylor, a former sparring partner of Jake Paul, was defeated by Fury in 2021 and is coming off back-to-back losses to Darren Till and Neeraj Goyat respectively.

Floyd is a former UBO cruiserweight champion who was defeated by James DeGale in a fierce bare-knuckle fight in September.

Undercard remaining

B Dave should beat Swarmz at lightweight heavyweight, while Armz Kormelone can stop Large Stacks in their heavyweight fight.

Rahim Amer may be too much for Adam Brooks at lightweight heavyweight, while Little Bellsy may overtake Andy Nguyen in a super bantamweight bout.

Sheena Bathory, formerly of Power Slap, can stop Christina Flanagan at welterweight.

Luke Nevin will likely overtake Karim Khallas at lightweight heavyweight, while Jack Kay, better known as the final Ibiza boss, could do the same against Jordan McCann, also at 175 pounds.

Jade Jones can stop Federica Riccio in a welterweight fight.

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Bam Rodriguez Says Naoya Inoue’s Super Fight Is ‘Inevitable’

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Bam and Vargas face-to-face before Saturday's game. Photo: Matchroom Boxing

Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez believes a long-awaited clash with Naoya Inoue is “inevitable” ahead of his return on Saturday.

Bam Rodriguez is closing in on one weight class for undisputed super bantamweight champion Inoue when he fights Antonio Vargas for the WBA bantamweight world title on Saturday in Arizona live on DAZN.

A meeting between the pair would pit two true pound-for-pound superstars against each other, and the Texan believes the clash will definitely happen, with Ring magazine owner Turki Alalshikh already expressing interest in promoting the fight.

“I know that when this Inoue fight happens, the fans will be in for a great night of boxing,” the 26-year-old said Ring Magazine.

“People are already talking so much about this fight that it is inevitable at this point.

Bam and Vargas face-to-face before Saturday’s game. Photo: Matchroom Boxing

“And I feel like when the time comes, it will be a great fight, probably one of the best in boxing history.”

Inoue retained his undisputed crown thanks to A unanimous decision victory over Japanese rival Junto Nakatani last month.

Bam is the current unified super flyweight world champion and is expected to return to 115 pounds to challenge Andrew Moloney for the undisputed title.

Naoya Inoue made no mistake in her match against Junto Nakatani. Photo source: Sun
Naoya Inoue made no mistake in her match against Junto Nakatani. Photo source: Sun

The Texan admits he would like to join forces with WBC bantamweight champion Takuma Inoue, Inoue’s younger brother, if he defeats Vargas at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale.

“I think that’s the perfect storyline for this fight,” he said.

“Beating up a brother [WBC bantamweight champion Takuma Inoue] First.

Bam is the unified super flyweight champion. Photo: Queensberry/Leigh Dawney
Bam is the unified super flyweight champion. Photo: Queensberry/Leigh Dawney

“I think it’s almost the perfect storyline for Inoue’s fight, where he first beats his brother and then fights the other brother.”

Bam, who is the overwhelming favorite among bookmakers, is fighting for the first time since the unification of the super flyweight division following a 10th-round knockout of Fernando Martinez in November in Riyad.

Vargas first defended his WBA belt last July, but lost to Daigo Higa.

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