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The Sun
25 minutes ago
- The Sun
Tyson Fury teases major announcement after pulling yet another retirement U-turn as £300m Anthony Joshua fight looms
TYSON FURY has teased that a major announcement is on the horizon amid his continued tooing and froing from retirement. The Gypsy King kicked up a fuss in the aftermath of his second straight defeat to Oleksandr Usyk last December and announced his FIFTH retirement from boxing. 4 4 But he performed a public U-turn in April as he campaigned for a trilogy fight with the two-time undisputed heavyweight king. The Wythenshawe warrior, however, dashed the hopes of fans excited to see him fight again earlier this month by claiming he will " NEVER" set foot inside the ring again. But he's once again left the boxing world on tenterhooks by revealing he's set to make a big announcement. He said on his Instagram story on Monday: "I've got the biggest announcement of the year incoming. Stay tuned." Fury, who celebrated his 37th birthday earlier this month, has arguably the biggest payday of his career awaiting him if he does decide to lace up his gloves again. A lucrative and long-overdue battle with Brit rival Anthony Joshua is in the offing for the dad-of-seven. But the former two-time king of the heavyweights could seemingly care little about fighting again, telling Sky Sports when asked if he'd return to the ring: "Never. Really! "[I'm] too old, look at my beard, all grey. Boxing 's a young man's game." Fury's latest comments on a return to the squared circle are in stark contrast to the admission he made about fighting last month. Speaking ahead of Usyk's rematch with Daniel Dubois at Wembley, he said: "I do miss it. Tyson Fury, 36, claims he will 'NEVER' return to boxing just weeks after announcing comeback and hints at new career "Every single day I wake up in the morning and miss it. "I've been away seven months, missed it every day. I'm open to offers at the moment. "I'm not going to be doing any comebacks this year, that's for sure. "I'm busy, as you can see, I've got Netflix here. I've got the biggest announcement of the year incoming. Stay tuned!" Tyson Fury on Instagram 4 "And then next year, the big GK is going to make a f***ing comeback. "The takeover! I'm gonna be 37 in about three weeks. "I'm going to be the oldest swinger with all these young boys coming up.
Daily Mail
2 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Anthony Joshua's dream to fight in Africa may materialise sooner-rather-than-later as Matchroom maps multi-fight footprint across the continent
Anthony Joshua could finally realise his long-stated ambition to fight in Africa after Matchroom CEO Frank Smith flew to Ghana to hold exploratory meetings in Accra and open discussions over a broader, multi-event partnership designed to develop elite boxing across the region. Smith travelled to Accra earlier this month to scope out potential venues and met with local promoters, including Legacy Sports, who staged Amir Khan 's event in the country earlier this year. Smith told Daily Mail Sport that the Accra Sports Stadium is currently being evaluated as a potential venue for AJ and other Matchroom fighters - claiming the infrastructure is already in place to deliver a major event. Smith also explained how discussions have also extended beyond boxing, with Matchroom exploring concerts and cross-entertainment ventures to maximise the long-term impact of a partnership. 'Hosting an AJ fight in Ghana is a very realistic opportunity if the Jake Paul fight doesn't happen next,' Smith told Daily Mail Sport. 'We looked at stadium options and logistics. From what we've seen, we could pack out 50–60,000 including the pitch at Accra Sports Stadium.' The Matchroom CEO went on to add: 'This isn't only about AJ. It's about a long-term partnership to grow boxing in Ghana, Nigeria and across Africa - something that outlives his career.' Ghana's boxing scene has roared back into global view this summer. On June 13, 2025, Amir Khan co-promoted the 'Battle of the Beasts' card at Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra alongside Legacy Rise Sports, drawing a high-energy crowd and widespread local coverage. Though the venue was smaller than what Matchroom will be pushing for, the night drew an electric atmosphere, sparking renewed belief that Ghana could handle boxing at the highest level. Khan has since doubled down on his African push. On October 1 he will take boxing to Nigeria's Independence Day celebrations in Lagos, co-promoting the DAZN-broadcast 'Chaos in the Ring' card with Balmoral Group Promotions. While Smith insists no opponent has been identified for a AJ's potential fight in Ghana, French heavyweight Tony Yoka has sought to insert himself into the frame. In an interview with L'Equipe earlier this month, Yoka said a fight with Joshua on African soil was '90 per cent done' and that Matchroom were flying to Ghana to inspect facilities and secure a venue. However, Smith dismissed those claims, stressing that Matchroom has not begun opponent discussions and insisted they are prioritising the logistics of an African fight night first. 'We haven't really even looked at opponents,' he said. 'Taking AJ to Ghana is about putting on a huge event and a moment that lives on. He could fight anyone there and it'd be massive.' For now, Joshua's immediate focus appears to be elsewhere. Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn has spoken openly about negotiations with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, and admitted there is a 'very good chance' the fight happens next. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Micky Jnr ✪ (@mickyjnrofficial) Hearn has argued, controversially, that Joshua vs Paul could eclipse even a Tyson Fury fight in terms of global commercial appeal. Smith echoed that sentiment, saying the Paul talks are currently 'the focus' for Joshua's next bout. But with no venue holds, sanctioning body approvals or official broadcast announcements yet in place, the Ghana plan has emerged as a compelling alternative. The timetable also points towards early 2026. Joshua underwent surgery earlier this year and, according to Smith, is unlikely to fight again before December. 'Honestly, it would be a struggle this side of the year,' he said. 'Early part of next year is more realistic.' Whether the Ghana moment comes next or after a detour against Jake Paul remains uncertain. What is clear, however, is that the wheels are now turning. With Ghana building momentum as a genuine fight hub and Nigeria entering the fray, Africa may deliver a spectacle worthy of the sport's greatest nights.
The Sun
3 hours ago
- The Sun
Tommy Fury makes bombshell claim Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul could be FIXED and makes fight prediction
TOMMY FURY has sensationally claimed the proposed punch-up between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul could end up being RIGGED. Exploratory talks over a shock showdown between the former two-time unified heavyweight champion and the YouTube sensation have taken place. 5 5 5 The prospect of the pair, 35 and 28 respectively, sharing the ring has stunned fight fans and fighters alike. Former Paul opponent Fury is among those baffled by the potential crossover clash. He told The Stomping Ground: "Money's a very powerful thing in this world. "But if it goes past two minutes of the opening round, then I will take that in [as that] AJ's been paid off. "And I think it's going to take a lot of money to for that to happen. And if it does, I think it will be very, very upsetting for everybody. "But you can't rule it out. Because that's just where boxing is today." Fury - the younger brother of former WBC heavyweight king Tyson - got the better of Paul in their Saudi showdown in February 2023. And having shared the ring with The Problem Child, he's adamant he has no business trading heavy leather with London 2012 gold medallist AJ. 5 He said: "If I can beat Jake Paul, then excuse my French, but what the f**k is Anthony Joshua going to do to Jake Paul? "I think my dad said, 'AJ could beat him with his p***k.' And I completely will back that up. Frank Warren says Anthony Joshua faces a 'tough call' in decision to fight Jake Paul or Tyson Fury as star risks hurting his iconic legacy "Even if AJ had a broken arm in there, it still wouldn't go past a minute. "To be honest with you, as a safety aspect, there's no way that fight can go ahead if one of them is not paid off. "It's gonna take a lot of money, but AJ could be paid off to not throw a punch for eight rounds. I pray not, I pray not. "But at the end of the day, my God, how good does it make me look? "If he gets beat by Jake Paul, that automatically makes me two-time heavyweight champion of the world, doesn't it? "Because my God. There's no proper way; I've just got to laugh about it. "How are we even talking about this? He got his nut boxed off me a little over two years ago. "And now all of a sudden, he's talking about fighting Anthony Joshua. It's like, 'Come on. You can't be serious.' 5 It's gonna take a lot of money, but AJ could be paid off." Tommy Fury on Anthony Joshua fighting Jake Paul "You can't beat me and I'm not Anthony Joshua, am I?' It's just ludicrous, it really is. "But that is the sport of boxing as current times stand." Fury's comments could come back to bite him as Paul has grown sick and tired of people suggesting his fights are rigged. So much so that he's hired Elon Musk 's lawyer, Alex Spiro, to go after anyone who claims his fights are in any way fixed, of which there has been NO EVIDENCE. He wrote on X: "After years of letting it slide as just 'haters being haters', I have asked my team to vigorously go after anyone who makes up lies about my boxing career. "Expect to get served, you pigs.' Former unified heavyweight king AJ hasn't set foot inside the ring since his devastating fifth-round KO loss to Daniel Dubois last September.
