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Daily Mirror
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Tyson Fury told to forget about boxing return after Oleksandr Usyk defeats
Fury recently announced his return to the ring - but a boxing legend is adamant the two-time world champion will never come back British boxing icon Amir Khan has cast doubt on Tyson Fury 's return to the ring after suffering consecutive defeats at the hands of Oleksandr Usyk. Fury faced off against Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight crown in May 2024, where he was narrowly edged out by a split decision. In their rematch seven months later, despite an improved performance from Fury, Usyk once again emerged victorious on points. Just a few weeks after the second bout, the 'Gypsy King' announced his retirement, but over the last few months, he has hinted at a potential return to the ring. Earlier this month, Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh confirmed Fury's boxing comeback, posted: "The 'Gypsy King' will be back! ! ! I talked with him, and I have his word to have him in Riyadh Season in 2026. We have a rabbit to hunt!" Despite this announcement, Khan remains sceptical about Fury's return to action. In a chat with Genting Casino, the ex-light-welterweight world champ expressed his doubts: "I don't think Tyson Fury will ever come back in my opinion. I don't think he'll come back. If he fights Usyk, I think Usyk wins that fight easily again. Maybe easier than the last two," reports All Out Fighting. 'Usyk has got his number, he just knows how to beat him and how to do well against him. Usyk obviously has the confidence and then you've got Tyson going off and being inactive. Usyk is still active, he's still training, still fighting, whereas with Tyson he's taking too much time out, and you're only getting older and slower, you're aging. You're not performing the same. And that's when ring rust is going to kick in as well.' It seems as if both Fury and Usyk will clash for a third time following Alalshikh's post that the latter will be making a stunning comeback in 2026. After going 24 rounds with the Ukrainian, the 'Gypsy King' remains adamant that he at least won the rematch back in December. 'My last fight was a clear f****** victory for The Gypsy King. Anybody in boxing can see that. A complete load of dogs ***," he said. 'I want a fair fight, I don't want any favours, I want a fair fight and a fair result. Which I know I didn't [get]. I thought I won it by five rounds. I watched it 250 times. Each way I never see it as a way for him to win. They can do what they want. If they say it's Tuesday it's Tuesday.' When is Tyson Fury's next fight? Following the announcement of his return to the ring, British boxing sensation Fury revealed that his third bout with Usyk is set for 18 April 2026 at Wembley Stadium. The 36-year-old shared a fight poster featuring him and the Ukrainian on Instagram, captioning it: "April 18, 2026 Wembley Stadium. The trilogy! UK. contact @spencerbrownmrgoldstar for tickets." In response to Fury's post, Sergey Lapin, head of Team Usyk and CEO of Ready To Fight, issued a statement: "The idea of a third fight with Tyson Fury has been on the table between our teams ever since their second bout. And I have never had any doubt that, together with Goldstar Promotions, we could turn it into a reality." He continued: "Right now, both Oleksandr Usyk and our team are fully focused on the upcoming fight with Dubois on July 19 and on achieving the historic goal of becoming a three-time undisputed world champion. As you've probably noticed, focus and total commitment are at the core of the champion's and the team's strategy. When this goal - three-time undisputed - is accomplished, and the dust settles, we'll be open for the next round."
Daily Mirror
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Daniel Dubois told the one thing he must do to surpass Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua
Boxing legend Amir Khan has expressed his doubts that Daniel Dubois will surpass the achievements of Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, even if he becomes the first man to defeat Oleksandr Usyk. Dubois is eager to even the score with Usyk as they are set to clash on Saturday night at Wembley Stadium. The Brit suffered his second professional career defeat to Usyk back in 2023 when 'Triple D' was stopped by the heavyweight legend in the ninth round - just moments after a knockdown was denied. Since his loss to Usyk, the 27-year-old has been on a winning streak. He enters the showdown following a spectacular knockout victory over Joshua last September - but is fully aware of the tough challenge ahead on Saturday night. Usyk remains undefeated in his professional career and the 38-year-old is full of confidence after securing consecutive victories over Fury last year. Despite a potential surprise win over the Ukrainian, Khan does not believe a victory for the Brit will eclipse the accomplishments of Joshua and the 'Gypsy King,' reports All Out Fighting. In an interview with Genting Casino, the former light-welterweight world champion said: "If Dubois wins it's hard to say he surpassed AJ and Tyson Fury because he's just done it in one fight, whereas these guys have been fighting for many years. They've been fighting and having these wars with the Wilders and all of these, so it's hard to say that. But If he keeps on winning, he can. Khan has laid out the blueprint for Dubois to eclipse the success of British heavyweight greats, stating that a victory over Usyk and several other big names could do the trick. "If he beats Usyk this time and he has to maybe have three or four more good named fighters he has to beat, and then I think he surpasses," he added. Regarding his official prediction for the upcoming heavyweight dust-up, Khan believes Dubois has absolutely no chance of beating the Ukrainian on home soil. "Power doesn't matter to him," he said. "Size doesn't matter to that guy. He's just a good overall boxer and knows how to use his hands. He will hit you with shots that you're not going to see." The 38-year-old British boxing legend added: "And he then follows them shots up, so yeah, even if it goes to 12 rounds, I got Usyk winning that fight because Dubois's going to try to pot shot him all the time. So I don't give Dubois any chance, I'm sorry.' When is Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois? Fight fans can mark their calendars for the highly anticipated rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois, slated for Saturday, July 19, at the iconic Wembley Stadium. Streamed exclusively live on DAZN PPV, the action-packed evening is priced keenly for enthusiasts across the globe – £24.99 for UK viewers, $59.99 stateside, and a regional equivalent of $19.99 elsewhere. DAZN's coverage is set to get underway at about 5:30pm BST with the preliminary bouts kicking off shortly after at approximately 5:40pm BST. As night falls, predictions point to Usyk and Dubois making their grand entrance at around 9:45pm BST.
Daily Record
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Beating Usyk 'won't' make Dubois an all-time great as big puncher told what is required to surpass Fury and Joshua
Usyk and Dubois face off in a highly-anticipated rematch this weekend, with all four belts in the heavyweight division up for grabs Daniel Dubois will still have work to do to suppress the achievements of both Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua even if he can come out on top where they had failed by defeating Oleksandr Usyk. That's the view of former two-time world champion and household name Amir Khan, who reckons a victory over the Ukrainian won't put Dubois amongst the pantheon of boxing greats from these shores just yet. IBF heavyweight champion Dubois faces Usyk this weekend for a second time for the undisputed title, having previously lost to the 2012 Olympic gold medallist in 2023. The Brit comes into the Wembley Stadium showdown in a rich vein of form and cemented his position as a legitimate world champion when he took apart Joshua in five rounds last year. Usyk has emerged victorious in all seven of his bouts with UK fighters so far, scoring two wins against both Fury and Joshua along with his triumphs against Dubois, Derek Chisora and Tony Bellew. But even if the London-boxer can upset the odds against the unbeaten, two-weight undisputed champion on Saturday night, Khan believes he still has a long way to go to reach the heights of his peers Fury and Joshua. Speaking to Genting Casino, he said: "If Dubois wins it's hard to say he surpassed AJ and Tyson Fury because he's just done it in one fight, whereas these guys have been fighting for many years. "They've been fighting and having these wars with the Wilders and all of these, so it's hard to say that. But If he keeps on winning, he can. "If he beats Usyk this time and he has to maybe have three or four more good named fighters he has to beat, and then I think he surpasses (them). Khan doesn't give Dubois a prayer of avenging his defeat to Usyk under the lights at Wembley, despite his superior size advantage over the Ukrainian "Power doesn't matter to him," he added. "Size doesn't matter to that guy. He's just a good overall boxer and knows how to use his hands. He will hit you with shots that you're not going to see. "And he then follows them shots up, so yeah, even if it goes to 12 rounds, I got Usyk winning that fight because Dubois's going to try to pot shot him all the time. "So I don't give Dubois any chance, I'm sorry."
Metro
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Why are people making viral fan camera edits of Kate and William?
Prince William and then Katherine Middleton were the stars of the early 2000s, with paparazzi following their every move. Early morning taxi rides back from clubs in Chelsea, watching the polo together and generally enjoying their early twenties in London, the young couple were hard to miss. Now, almost 20 years after their nights out began gracing front pages, it seems a new generation has fallen in love with William and Kate. 'POV: you were both the IT couple in the 2000s,' TikTok account willyandcath posted, paired with footage of Wills and Kate in their glory days. Their graduation at St Andrew's, William's time at a military academy, cameras flashing as they walked into a black cab late at night – all set to the song 'Paparazzi' by Lady Gaga. The Prince and Princess of Wales are TikTok famous, twenty years after their 'prime'. But why? Love reading juicy stories like this? Need some tips for how to spice things up in the bedroom? Sign up to The Hook-Up and we'll slide into your inbox every week with all the latest sex and dating stories from Metro. We can't wait for you to join us! Psychologist Dr. Lalitaa Suglani told Metro on behalf of Genting Casino: 'Romanticising the past, particularly through nostalgic media, is a form of emotional regulation. 'In uncertain or fast-paced modern times, people often seek comfort in familiar or 'simpler' eras.' 'The early 2000s hold a particular cultural aesthetic that many associate with optimism and pre-digital overload. Fan cams package these memories with soft music and filtered visuals, helping to trigger emotional responses tied to security, belonging, and longing – all connecting people to ways of feeling romanticised.' A fan cam is a video clip of a celebrity or influential figure, edited by fans, often to music and trending sounds, and shared online. They're particularly popular among K-pop fans, who use them to circulate footage fans take of their idols. But they're also silly – some online have made versions of fan cams with politicians and other figures who don't quite fit the 'vibe' of a fan cam. Dr Suglani added that social media has amplified this trend – the feel-good nostalgia can be accomplished through these short videos. Prince William and Princess Kate's early romance is also appealing because it resembles a fairy tale narrative. 'A royal love story that played out publicly, full of relatable ups and downs. From a psychological perspective, we're drawn to parasocial relationships, one-sided connections we form with public figures. 'When older clips resurface, they don't just remind us of the couple, they remind us of our own past selves, our own first loves, or a time when life felt more certain or romantic.' Dr Suglani explained: 'Paparazzi culture fed the public's appetite during the 2000s, creating a sense of 'shared ownership' over their story. More Trending 'This made their relationship feel both personal and accessible. Their royal status adds another layer, symbolism, tradition, and continuity, which taps into our brain's love of narrative and structure. 'Royalty offers familiarity and mythology. When we watch old footage, we're not just watching two people in love, we're reconnecting with a time, a feeling, and a narrative that brings emotional resolution.' It seems our love affair with royal couples isn't going away. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Who is Addison Rae? How TikTok fame led to one of the year's biggest pop albums MORE: The 'memeification' of World War Three reveals a troubling truth about society MORE: Inside the 'humiliating' influencer marriage break-up 7 months after the wedding
USA Today
24-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Javier Mendez: Ilia Topuria might be stronger than Charles Oliveira, wins at UFC 317
Javier Mendez thinks Ilia Topuria will do just fine in his return to lightweight. Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) takes on Charles Oliveira (35-10 MMA, 23-10 UFC) for the vacant 155-pound championship in Saturday's UFC 317 (pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+) main event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Although former UFC featherweight champion Topuria will be at a three-inch height disadvantage and a five-inch reach disadvantage, Mendez sees him overpowering Oliveira. "I think we're all missing one key point," Mendez said in an interview with "Genting Casino." Topuria was having a heck of a time making weight at 145, that's why he's gone up. Because the weight's killing him. He's not tall in stature, but he's wide. He's almost like (Alexander) Volkanovski, so those guys carry a lot of weight for their size. So yeah, the weight is not going to be the issue. He might even be stronger than Charles." Prior to Islam Makhachev vacating his UFC lightweight belt, Mendez said beating Oliveira would make Topuria a true lightweight. The American Kickboxing Academy head coach thinks that will likely happen. "I want Charles to win, but I think Topuria might just edge him out," Mendez said. "But I'm not going to be shocked if Charles gets a shocking win because he's capable of doing that."
