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The Irish Sun
8 minutes ago
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- The Irish Sun
Former boxing champ says Anthony Joshua is in shocks talks to fight Olympic gold medalist in return before Tyson Fury
FORMER boxing champion Spencer Oliver has claimed Anthony Joshua is in talks to fight a former Olympic gold medalist next. AJ has been out of the ring since September when he was knocked out by Advertisement 3 Anthony Joshua could fight a former Olympic gold medalist next Credit: Reuters He underwent And ex-European bantamweight champ Oliver told He said: "Do I think they are going to fight? I think that it is a great possibility. We get two Olympic gold medallists going at it. "Tony Yoka is trying to rekindle his career after losing to the likes of Carlos Takam. He has won his three now; he last boxed in June. Advertisement READ MORE IN BOXING "He is very much in the rebuilding process, as is Anthony Joshua. Doesn't it make sense? Two Olympic gold medallists, there is history there. "It will be a great fight, it is a sellable fight, I would love to see it." Yoka, 33, beat Team GB's Joe Joyce in their super-heavyweight final in Rio in what was The Frenchman turned professional in 2017 but has failed to hit the same heights, losing three times in a row with his record at 17-3. Advertisement Most read in Boxing Exclusive 3 Joe Yoyce lost to Tony Yoka in the 2016 Olympic super-heavyweight final Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS He was also suspended for one year in 2018 after missing three drugs tests within a 12-month period. His last win came in May against Arslan Yallyev on points over ten rounds. Advertisement Inside Anthony Joshua's wild Mykonos getaway, from quad biking to rapping and being swarmed by fans Yoka bounced back from his spate of losses in 2024 by beating Amine Boucetta at Tolworth Recreation Centre - which is also an indoor football pitch. Joshua, 35, But Turki Alalshkih wants AJ to fight Tyson Fury - who is set to return next year after retiring in the wake of two losses to The Saudi boxing boss told The Boxing Voice: "Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury next year, we are trying to do it and we are thinking about it. Advertisement "I need to have for each one tune-up fight first. Why? Because they are both coming off losses. It's to build it up." 3 Tyson Fury with Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh Credit: @turkialalshik
The Sun
9 minutes ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Former boxing champ says Anthony Joshua is in shocks talks to fight Olympic gold medalist in return before Tyson Fury
FORMER boxing champion Spencer Oliver has claimed Anthony Joshua is in talks to fight a former Olympic gold medalist next. AJ has been out of the ring since September when he was knocked out by Daniel Dubois at Wembley. He underwent elbow surgery earlier in the summer and looks set for a comeback fight before the year is over. And ex-European bantamweight champ Oliver told talkSPORT that 2016 Olympic gold medalist Tony Yoka is an opponent in talks to face AJ next. He said: "Do I think they are going to fight? I think that it is a great possibility. We get two Olympic gold medallists going at it. "Tony Yoka is trying to rekindle his career after losing to the likes of Carlos Takam. He has won his three now; he last boxed in June. "He is very much in the rebuilding process, as is Anthony Joshua. Doesn't it make sense? Two Olympic gold medallists, there is history there. "It will be a great fight, it is a sellable fight, I would love to see it." Yoka, 33, beat Team GB's Joe Joyce in their super-heavyweight final in Rio in what was deemed a hugely controversial decision. The Frenchman turned professional in 2017 but has failed to hit the same heights, losing three times in a row with his record at 17-3. 3 He was also suspended for one year in 2018 after missing three drugs tests within a 12-month period. His last win came in May against Arslan Yallyev on points over ten rounds. Yoka bounced back from his spate of losses in 2024 by beating Amine Boucetta at Tolworth Recreation Centre - which is also an indoor football pitch. Joshua, 35, meanwhile has been in Mykonos on holiday while being linked with a shock fight against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. But Turki Alalshkih wants AJ to fight Tyson Fury - who is set to return next year after retiring in the wake of two losses to Oleksandr Usyk. The Saudi boxing boss told The Boxing Voice: "Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury next year, we are trying to do it and we are thinking about it. "I need to have for each one tune-up fight first. Why? Because they are both coming off losses. It's to build it up." 3
The Independent
2 hours ago
- Sport
- The Independent
Anthony Joshua's trainer delivers damning verdict on proposed Jake Paul fight
Anthony Joshua 's trainer, Ben Davison, has said there is a 'serious risk' attached to a potential fight between Joshua and Jake Paul. Davison slammed those calling for the fight, saying that safety must come first and the possibility of something going wrong should be enough to stop the fight from happening, but he fears it won't. Davison told Boxing Scene: 'I don't like all that [a fight with Paul]. First and foremost, how can people even talk about that? Two, where's the safety aspect in boxing? Do you know what I mean? There is a serious risk with something going wrong. 'Unfortunately, it might take something like that for people to be like, 'Hold on, we've got to reconfigure this'. But somebody would pass it, someone would allow it, somebody would sanction it. ' The YouTuber-turned-boxer is coming off an impressive decision victory over former WBC champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr at the end of June, which saw him subsequently ranked at No 14 in the WBA cruiserweight rankings. But Paul seems to have temporarily abandoned his pursuit of a cruiserweight title in favour of calling out Joshua, and the two have shared exchanges both publicly and privately. Joshua suffered a devastating knockout loss to Daniel Dubois at Wembley in September last year and has since undergone surgery on his elbow. He has been linked with many names for his comeback fight, which his promoter Eddie Hearn has hinted at taking place before the end of the year, such as Martin Bakole and, most recently, Olympic gold medalist Tony Yoka. It appears that a fight between Joshua and Tyson Fury is being targeted for 2026. But Turki Alalsikh has suggested he would like to see both men fight again before sharing the ring, which has sparked rumours of a potential showdown with Paul. Davison agrees with this sentiment as a result of Joshua's extended time away from the sport, but has not ruled out jumping straight into a big fight next. Davison explained: 'I think you have to see how he feels. It's been a long time – he's had operations, injuries. It might be a case of he might need a tune-up. Again, in the heavyweights, the landscape can change so quickly, and if an opportunity pops up and you're ready, you never know.' Watch the biggest fights and best fighters with a DAZN subscription A DAZN subscription provides access to over 185 fights a year across a range of combat sports from the world's best promoters. For pricing and more information, click here.
Daily Mirror
2 hours ago
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- Daily Mirror
Jake Paul given blueprint to beat Anthony Joshua ahead of heavyweight showdown
Jake Paul has been told exactly what he must do if he is to beat Anthony Joshua in a boxing ring, as talk of a fight between the pair rumbles on Jake Paul has been advised to 'stick and move' if he hopes to defeat Anthony Joshua, as speculation about a potential fight continues to intensify. The 'Problem Child' is steadily making a name for himself in the boxing world. Last month, Paul secured one of his most significant victories against former middleweight world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Following this triumph, the YouTuber-turned-boxer reiterated his desire to fight Joshua. Paul has repeatedly challenged the two-time world champion over recent months. Earlier this year, the pair had a brief phone conversation and verbally agreed to a match. The American was present at Wembley Stadium for Oleksandr Usyk's recent victory over Daniel Dubois. In a chat with DAZN before the fight, Paul seemed to confirm that the bout with Joshua will occur next year. "Yeah 100 per cent it's going to happen. We're going to do the unthinkable and create one of the biggest fights in the history of boxing," he declared, reports All Out Fighting. "It's not even about it being realistic or not, it's going to happen so fasten your seatbelts. And when I knock him out I'll go down in the history books forever." As the prospect of a fight becomes increasingly likely, the American's former sparring partner - Anthony Taylor - has shared what the 'Problem Child' needs to do to triumph over the Brit. In an interview with CasinoHawks, Taylor offered his perspective on the potential heavyweight clash, stating: "Anthony Joshua moves well. Jake moves well. But Jake is a little smaller, so if Jake Paul's gonna fight Anthony Joshua-go for it. Do it without regrets. Say that, 'I fought a world champ and a boxer who's a potential Hall of Famer.'". "Do it with no regrets, and have fun while you're at it. Win or lose-you're having fun. That's all that matters. It's David and Goliath. But if you want to beat Anthony Joshua, you just gotta stick and move, big dog. Don't sit there with him. Don't sit there with him. For the love of God, don't sit there with him." Numerous critics are entirely opposed to the concept of the duo squaring off. However, Paul appears genuinely committed, even prepared to accept just ONE PER CENT of the fight purse. Joshua's coach, Ben Davison, recently offered his assessment of a potential bout between the pair - and he's similarly unenthusiastic about the prospect of the Brit facing the social media star. "I don't like all that," he told Boxing Scene. "First and foremost, how can people even talk about that? Two, where's the safety aspect in boxing? Do you know what I mean? That is a serious risk with something going wrong. Unfortunately, it might take something like that for people to be like, 'Hold on, we've got to reconfigure this'. But somebody would pass it; somebody would allow it; somebody would sanction it."
The Sun
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I got insured on Tyson Fury's car while sparring Gypsy King and got a parking ticket – I left him to pay it
DAVID ADELEYE owes Tyson Fury a lot after being welcomed into his training camp - including the money for a parking ticket. Adeleye - once tipped as the future of the heavyweight division by Fury - became one of the Gypsy King's favourite go-to sparring partners. 4 4 He was first drafted before Fury knocked out Deontay Wilder in 2020 - and became part of his Morecambe HQ furniture soon after. Adeleye spent so much time in Fury's Lancaster camp that he even got insured on one of the two-time champion's many motors. And despite owing Fury a debt of gratitude for the training invitation - Adeleye hilariously admits to leaving the multimillionaire with a parking fine to pay. He told SunSport: "I probably am still insured, to be honest. I ain't been there in a few years but I probably still am because we still talk. "It's so funny right because, I'll tell you a story, obviously I was insured in this car and I got a parking ticket. "And I just left the ticket in the car. I was like, 'Tyson's got the f***ing money, mate. You can just pay for it.' "So when I gave him back the car, he just saw the parking ticket. He didn't even bring it up to me - so he must have just paid for it. "So I probably still owe him! But he'll be alright." Adeleye - who can switch from intimidating brute to friendly giant in the blink of an eye - has also sparred Anthony Joshua. But he learnt more from observing what Fury and AJ did outside of the ring than he did when sharing it with them. He said: "You see how they prepare, you see how they deal with camps, deal with sparring partners and dealing with different things and how they take their nutrition and whatnot. "I'm a sponge. I'm observant. I'm not one of those people that just walk into the room not really know what's going on, any room I walk into, I kind of study and wanna know what's going on. "So, yeah, I was just looking from a different sort of perspective." Adeleye - with 13 knockouts in his 14 wins with just one loss - sparred the pair of British superstars in their primes. But the Londoner - friends with both - refuses to split them - back then or now. He said: "They've both got different attributes, honestly. "They both do different things good, so honestly, I wouldn't know. I wish they fought back then though. I was insured in this car and I got a parking ticket. And I just left the ticket in the car. I was like, 'Tyson's got the f***ing money, mate. You can just pay for it.' David Adeleye "So that way I would have been like, 'I know why he did this, or I know why he did that.' "But obviously they haven't fought, so I think when they do fight, it'll probably be next year, then it'll be interesting to see because I feel like they're still very good fighters and yeah they lost but they lost the people at the top of the tree." Joshua, 35, is plotting a comeback fight before the year ends having not returned since his September KO loss to Daniel Dubois, 27. Fury, 36, meanwhile also announced he will be back in 2026 having retired in January off the back of two losses to Oleksandr Usyk, 38. But the division faces a changing of the guard with Usyk, Fury and AJ all coming to the closing stages of their careers. It leaves the crop of young, hungry lions like Adeleye - who knocked out Jeamie Tshikeva in his last fight - waiting to pounce. The former elite amateur champion - only beaten by Fabio Wardley - returns on August 16 in Saudi Arabia against Filip Hrgovic on DAZN PPV. And he warned: "This is my coming out fight. "This is the fight that gets me up in the mix, gets my name involved with all these world title fights." 4
