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Daily Mirror
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Tyson Fury's cousin knocked down in surprise defeat to opponent with 59 losses
Tyson Fury's cousin, Walter, fell to his first professional defeat after being knocked down in the first round of his bout against Kristaps Zulgis in Liverpool on Friday evening Tyson Fury's cousin was viciously dropped on the way to suffering his first professional defeat. Walter Fury started his boxing career little over a year ago at super-welterweight and enjoyed a perfect record across his first three fights. But facing his latest test on Friday night in Liverpool on Frank Warren's latest Lights Out fight card, Fury was tasked with fighting Kristaps Zulgis. The Latvian journeyman had racked up a career record of 9-59-3 in his six years in the sport. Zulgis came into the bout having dispatched his previous opponent, Jack Oliphant, in the opening round but lost 32 consecutive bouts, per tapology, before that victory. But Zulgis was able to build on the momentum earned from knocking down Fury early doors to claim a decision win and earn successive victories for the first time since 2022. Fury was caught out by the early knockdown and looked puzzled as he made his way back onto his feet as the count reached two. But the Gypsy King 's cousin was unable to find his way fully back into the contest as fell to a 38-37 defeat on the judges' scorecards Promoter Frank Warren reckons the 28-year-old will learn from his first loss and come back stronger however. The Queensberry found offered plenty of sport to the fighter. "Unlucky to Walter Fury tonight against a difficult opponent in Liverpool," he said on social media. "He will learn from this no doubt and come back stronger. We will be behind our man all the way." There are no shortage of professional fighting members of the Fury family. Tyson's siblings Tommy and Roman still hold unbeaten records of 11-0 and 5-0 respectively. And cousins Hughie Fury, James Dean, Nathan Gorman and Horsea Burton are all active professional boxers. Hughie previously challenged for the WBO heavyweight title but fell to a majority decision against Joseph Parker in 2017. Another cousin, Andy Lee, won the WBO middleweight title in 2014 with a sixth-round knockout of Matvey Korobov. But it is Tyson who has earned most success as he found glory in the heavyweight division. The 36-year-old appears set for a return to the sport too, despite retiring after back-to-back defeats to Oleksandr Usyk. It was revealed that Fury would make a comeback next year. Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh announced: "The 'Gypsy King' will be back!!! I talked with him, and I have his word to have him in Riyadh Season in have a rabbit to hunt!" Fury echoed Alalshikh's post on his Instagram story, teasing fans with the note: "Let's see what 2026 brings," accompanied by a string of dollar sign and laughing face emojis.
Scottish Sun
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Tyson Fury's unknown cousin FLOORED as he suffers shock defeat to lose unbeaten record to journeyman with 59 losses
Walter is one of eight active professional boxers in the Fury family 'BIG UPSET' Tyson Fury's unknown cousin FLOORED as he suffers shock defeat to lose unbeaten record to journeyman with 59 losses Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TYSON FURY's little-known cousin was brutally dropped on his way to suffering his first professional defeat. Walter Fury has been making his way up the super-welterweight ranks over the last year. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 🚨BIG UPSET AS FURY IS BEATEN Walter Fury (Cousin of Tyson) is dropped in Round 1 and loses a 38-37 decision over 4 Rounds to the 9-59-3 Kristaps Zulgis in Liverpool — Tokkerū (@ATokkers5) July 11, 2025 4 Tyson Fury's cousin, Walter, locked horns with journeyman Kristaps Zulgis in Liverpool on Friday night Credit: BOX NATION 4 The 28-year-old was dropped with less than a minute of the first round remaining Credit: BOX NATION 4 Walter beat the count but couldn't Credit: BOX NATION The latest test in his boxing journey came on Friday night on Frank Warren's latest Lights Out fight card in Liverpool. Standing between Walter and a perfect 4-0 record was Latvian journeyman Kristaps Zulgis. But Zulgis well and truly upset the applecart with a stunning decision victory at Liverpool's Olympia. Walter was dominated over four straight rounds, with the judges turning in 38-37 scorecards in favour of Peterborough pounder Zulgis. Zulgis stunned the crowd by dropping 28-year-old Walter in the final minute of the first round. Walter looked flummoxed by the knockdown but got back to his feet at the count of two. Footage of the knockdown spread like wildfire on social media and stunned boxing fans. One wrote on X: "BIG UPSET AS FURY IS BEATEN." JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 4 Walter Fury now boasts a 3-1 record following his shock defeat in Liverpool Credit: PA Another said: "I'm crying. Journeyman decided to lock TF." And another said: "Just because his a Fury doesn't mean it's an upset." Watch trailer for Tommy Fury's BBC docuseries as Love Island star opens up on 'worst year of my life' One remarked: "Seen this Walter a few times. [He] looks wrong in the ring, he looks uncomfortable and just strange." Another chimed in: "Literally every fury I've seen boxes in a similar way. "But each one gets a little bit more s***e. Tyson is an anomaly in that family. Walter will do well to bounce back from his upset defeat to Zulgis, who has an incredible 59 LOSSES on his record. Boxing is well and truly in the blood of the Fury family, with Tyson being the most notable fighter of the clan. Tyson's brothers Tommy and Roman are also part of the pugilist club and are both still among the ranks of the unbeaten. Walter isn't the only cousin of Tyson's to be involved in the Sweet Science. Cousins Hughie, James Dean, Nathan Gorman and Horsea Burton are all active professional boxers. The most famous of Fury's cousins is Andy Lee, who captured the WBO middleweight title in 2014 with a sixth-round KO Matvey Korobov.
Newsweek
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Top Superstar Reportedly Wants Out Of AEW Contract
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. New reports have surfaced regarding the status of Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. The former AEW Women's World Champion is reportedly seeking to part ways with the company. According to Mark (@WrestleMobs) of Baker wants out of her AEW contract. However, the report states that AEW is not currently looking to grant her a release. Baker Reportedly Unhappy In AEW Sources close to the situation claim Baker feels there is nothing left for her in the promotion. The report cites "burned bridges and a sense that the environment has changed around her" as reasons for her desire to leave. While she may want out, WWE is reportedly not an option at this time. Viper (@ViperReports) has indicated that WWE is not currently showing interest in signing Baker, and her name has not been discussed internally. This has resulted in a standstill between the two sides. All Elite Wrestling ALL IN at Wembley Stadium in London on August 27, 2023. All Elite Wrestling ALL IN at Wembley Stadium in London on August 27, 2023. Courtesy of AEW More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Backstage Issues Sidelined The Star Baker's prolonged absence from television is reportedly due to a backstage altercation late last year. The incident is said to have involved MJF. The confrontation allegedly began after Baker was overheard complaining about the TV time given to a match between MJF and Will Ospreay. This led to a heated exchange between Baker and MJF, which reportedly resulted in her being suspended. Tony Khan's reported frustration over the incident is a primary reason she has been kept off television. Baker is a "pillar" of AEW and one of the most important figures in the history of its women's division. She first gained critical acclaim for her brutal and groundbreaking Unsanctioned "Lights Out" match against Thunder Rosa in March 2021. The bout, which was the first time women main-evented Dynamite, put the entire division on the map. Two months later, she defeated Hikaru Shida to begin a 290-day reign as the AEW Women's World Champion, establishing herself as the division's top star. In 2022, she made history again by winning the inaugural Owen Hart Foundation Women's Tournament. Through her "Role Model" character work and high-profile matches, Baker was instrumental in building and legitimizing the AEW women's division. Should Baker come available, it will be interesting to see if WWE comes calling. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Indian Express
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
4 Indian plays so powerful, they will haunt you long after the lights go out
(Written by Taniya Chopra) 'All the world's a stage' as Shakespeare once said and nowhere is this more true than in India. The Indian stage has always found a way to speak to its time. With its old roots and ever-evolving forms, it continues to be a reflection and a critique of society. Across languages, Indian plays have dared to question power and expose injustice. Each of these plays are written in different decades and portray realities that remain very relevant today. These are the stories that make you question your thoughts. They will continue to stay with you long after the curtain falls. 'My life is my own- I haven't sold it to anyone for a job! My will is my own. My wishes are my own. No one can kill those- no one! I'll do what I like with myself and my life!' A play within a play that blurs the line between reality and performance. Begins with a group of actors gathering to rehearse a play about a court trial. Leela Benare is pushed into the role of the accused. The fictional charges against her is infanticide, but beneath that lie deeper judgments for being unmarried in her thirties, for having relationships, for refusing to conform to what society expects of a woman. The stage becomes a space of judgment, not just performance. Under the guise of only a play, we see a relentless public shaming of a woman who dares to defy societal norms. This play makes us, as audience, want to rise from the seats and defend Leela Benare and the countless women who she represents. Vijay Tendulkar turns this play from a light-hearted rehearsal to a ruthless trial of a woman's morality. 'A woman in a man's world is considered progressive, but a man in a woman's world is considered pathetic.' The most famous line and the haunting truth that runs through the play. The play shows the life journey of retired Bharatnatyam dancers, Jairaj and his wife, Ratna. We see their present day tensions with glimpses of their younger selves. Jairaj's love for dance, an art viewed as feminine, becomes his lifelong struggle for acceptance within his own home. Ratna now pins all her hopes on their daughter, Lata, trying to shape her into a successful dancer. Mahesh Dattani weaves together a beautiful portrait of strained relationships- a marriage turned bitter, complicated father-son bond, personal toll of gender stereotypes. As the spotlight fades, the play leaves behind the ache of dreams deferred and the weight of societal expectations. What do you do when something terrible is happening to another person just outside your window, will you take action or will you look the other way? This is a play about a gang rape that happens outside an apartment building. The people inside hear it. Every night. And still, they do nothing. Based on a real incident in Mumbai, Lights Out brings together a group of middle-class residents trying to comprehend what they're witnessing or choosing not to. What begins as a conversation about what should be done turns into an unsettling portrait of ignorance and apathy of humans. The play shows how numb we've grown to the horrors that don't directly affect us. Manjula Padmanabhan's Lights Out shows a brutal reality- 'In real life, as in the play, no one went to the aid of the victims'. A dramatic play based on a story from Mahabharata. Arvasu, a young man is caught in the web of rigid tradition and family politics. His love for Nittilai, a tribal girl, is pure, but caste rules make it impossible. In this play we see men obsessed with chasing power and revenge. Paravasu, the chief priest is cold and calculating. Yavakri, returned from years of penance but still is full of pride. Raibhya, a father who is driven by jealousy. Rarely does a play blend mythology and raw human emotion with such perfection. The Fire and the Rain is a tragedy of what's lost because of ambition and vengeance. With its unforgettable characters, it stays with you for a long time. (The writer is an intern with
CNN
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
‘There's a cost to grace': New play explores trials and triumphs of Nat ‘King' Cole
Bianna Golodryga speaks with Dulé Hill about playing the legendary entertainer in the new off-Broadway production, 'Lights Out: Nat 'King' Cole', alongside Daniel J. Watts, who plays Sammy Davis Jr.
