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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
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- Daily Mirror
Tyson Fury waiting for Anthony Joshua to sign deal for comeback fight
Tyson Fury 's manager has refused to rule out a comeback amid talks of a potential showdown against long-time rival Anthony Joshua. Fury shocked the boxing world back in January after announcing his retirement from the sport. His announcement came just a few weeks after losing to Oleksandr Usyk for a second time. Following the defeat to the Ukrainian, many had hoped to see Fury and Joshua go head-to-head this year. Joshua has not fought since sufferin a knockout defeat to Daniel Dubois last September. The 35-year-old is aiming to return to competitive boxing before the end of the year, following elbow surgery. Eddie Hearn - Joshua's promoter - recently confirmed that 'AJ' is in discussions with Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh over a new multiple fight deal. In an interview with Boxing News, Spencer Brown - Fury's manager - provided an update on his star client's future. 'First of all, I think they've got to sign the deal first. That's the most important part. What they're very good at, the Saudi Arabians, is a course. A road, and they want to know what road it is," he said. "And if they can get the road in the right place, then they'll sign whatever deal you want as long as you're happy and they're happy with it. But they think forward. So, it's a great move for Anthony Joshua, isn't it? A three-fight deal. Amazing. Amazing. Tyson's retired. Like I say, we never know though, do we? "But he's very busy at the moment. He's actually in the best place I've ever seen him. He's 12lbs above his fighting weight as well. He looks really well. He's happy. He's got his kids with him constantly. Will he fight again? He's the Gypsy King, who knows?' Joshua has not given up hope of finally realising a bout with Fury. The Brit is not convinced that his rival's retirement is final and appears confident that a fight could still materialise. The British pair agreed a two-bout deal in 2020 but saw plans scuppered when it was ruled Fury had to permit Deontay Wilder a trilogy fight. In a recent post uploaded to Snapchat, Joshua shared an image of himself watching Fury fight, saying: "One of these days I'll be standing in the opposite corner. Ready and fully charged spiritually." Fury himself has declared that he has nothing left to prove in the sport. The 'Gypsy King' quickly dismissed rumours of a return to boxing, questioning the point of a comeback. "I hear a lot of talk about the Gypsy King returning to boxing and I ask this question: for what? What would I return for? More belts? I've won 22 of them," he said. "I've been rumped, that's it, fair play to them, they got their use out of me. But I'm happy, I am happy, content with what I have achieved and accomplished. "I've been around the world and back again. And this is what retirement looks like for the Gypsy King, not too shabby." He further added: "I'm in no rush at all, to come back to boxing and get my face punched in. For what? What would I return for? I ask that question. I am retired and I am staying retired. I have nothing to prove to anybody and nothing to return for."
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
‘We never know' – Tyson Fury's manager refuses to rule out comeback as Anthony Joshua nears new ‘amazing' fight deal
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TYSON FURY'S manager has refused to rule out a comeback with Anthony Joshua nearing a bumper new fight deal. Fury announced his shock retirement in January - a month after losing to Oleksandr Usyk for the second time in 2024. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Spencer Brown is the manager of Tyson Fury 4 Anthony Joshua is set for a new multi-fight deal Credit: Getty It has dashed any chance of a huge Battle of Britain bout against AJ - who was knocked out by Daniel Dubois in September. Joshua has since had elbow surgery amid talks with Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh over a new multiple fight deal. And Spencer Brown - Fury's manager and associate of Alalshikh told Boxing News: 'First of all, I think they've got to sign the deal first. "That's the most important part. What they're very good at, the Saudi Arabians, is a course. A road, and they want to know what road it is. READ MORE IN boxing HORSING AROUND Fury drags son in horse trailer after he was forced to push him in trolley "And if they can get the road in the right place, then they'll sign whatever deal you want as long as you're happy and they're happy with it. But they think forward 'So, it's a great move for Anthony Joshua, isn't it? A three-fight deal. Amazing. Amazing. Tyson's retired. Like I say, we never know though, do we? "But he's very busy at the moment. He's actually in the best place I've ever seen him. He's 12lbs above his fighting weight as well. "He looks really well. He's happy. He's got his kids with him constantly. Will he fight again? He's the Gypsy King, who knows?' 4 CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Joshua, 35, snubbed the chance to rematch Dubois, 27, after his brutal KO loss at Wembley. And now Dubois rematches Usyk, 38, on July 19 two years after his stoppage loss to the Ukrainian. Tyson Fury pushes his son around in a shopping trolley as he struggles to keep up with boxer AJ's promoter Eddie Hearn is still holding out that Fury will return to fight Joshua. But the Gypsy King warned in May: 'I hear a lot of talk about the Gypsy King returning to boxing and I ask this question: for what? 'What would I return for? More belts? I've won 22 of them. I've been rumped, that's it, fair play to them, they got their use out of me. 'But I'm happy, I am happy, content with what I have achieved and accomplished. I've been around the world and back again. "And this is what retirement looks like for the Gypsy King, not too shabby.'
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘We never know' – Tyson Fury's manager refuses to rule out comeback as Anthony Joshua nears new ‘amazing' fight deal
TYSON FURY'S manager has refused to rule out a comeback with Anthony Joshua nearing a bumper new fight deal. 4 Spencer Brown is the manager of Tyson Fury 4 Anthony Joshua is set for a new multi-fight deal Credit: Getty It has dashed any chance of a And Spencer Brown - Fury's manager and associate of Alalshikh told "That's the most important part. What they're very good at, the Saudi Arabians, is a course. A road, and they want to know what road it is. READ MORE IN boxing "And if they can get the road in the right place, then they'll sign whatever deal you want as long as you're happy and they're happy with it. But they think forward 'So, it's a great move for Anthony Joshua, isn't it? A three-fight deal. Amazing. Amazing. Tyson's retired. Like I say, we never know though, do we? "But he's very busy at the moment. He's actually in the best place I've ever seen him. He's 12lbs above his fighting weight as well. "He looks really well. He's happy. He's got his kids with him constantly. Will he fight again? He's the Gypsy King, who knows?' Most read in Boxing 4 CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Joshua, 35, snubbed the chance to rematch Dubois, 27, after his brutal KO loss at Wembley. And now Dubois rematches Usyk, 38, on July 19 two years after his stoppage loss to the Ukrainian. Tyson Fury pushes his son around in a shopping trolley as he struggles to keep up with boxer AJ's promoter Eddie Hearn is still holding out that But the Gypsy King warned in May: 'I hear a lot of talk about the Gypsy King returning to boxing and I ask this question: for what? 'What would I return for? More belts? I've won 22 of them. I've been rumped, that's it, fair play to them, they got their use out of me. 'But I'm happy, I am happy, content with what I have achieved and accomplished. I've been around the world and back again. "And this is what retirement looks like for the Gypsy King, not too shabby.' 4 Fury insists he is happily retired Credit: Getty
Ammon
26-04-2025
- Sport
- Ammon
Al-Hilal storm into Champions League last four
Ammon News - Al-Hilal thrashed Gwangju FC 7-0 on Friday to ease into the semifinals of the AFC Champions early goal from Sergej Milinkovic-Savic gave the Saudi Arabians the lead and they never looked back, much to the delight of their fans in were three goals to the good by the break and the second half was even better. On this performance, the four-time champions, who had been in uncertain form in the Saudi Pro League of late, will take some stopping on their quest for a fifth continental took just six minutes for the home fans — who provided a fantastic tifo backdrop — to be celebrating. Salem Al-Dawsari swung over a corner and Milinkovic-Savic broke free at the near post to send a perfect header into the far South Koreans should have been level just three minutes later. Reis' pass sent Jasir Asani through on goal. The stadium sat back waiting for the tournament's top scorer to grab goal No. 10 but his shot was blocked by Yassine Bounou. It turned out to be a turning point in the game because just past the midway point of the first half Hilal extended their had space down the right, found Marcos Leonardo on the edge of the six-yard box and his fellow Brazilian made no mistake with his first-time then turned provider. Still inside his own half, he found Al-Dawsari just inside Gwangju's. The international outpaced the defense, sprinted into the area and found the back of the net with a confident seemed to be that and the win was sealed 10 minutes after the break as Aleksandar Mitrovic got in on the act. Fellow Serbian Milinkovic-Savic swung over a cross from the right and there was the striker to attack the bouncing ball and lash it into the bottom then it was all about how many the Riyadh giants would score. The fifth came 11 minutes from time. Malcom swapped passes with Mitrovic at the edge of the area and then slipped the ball past the goalkeeper. There was time for two more from two Al-Dawsari grabbed the sixth and Abdullah Al-Hamdan completed the can now sit back and prepare for Tuesday's semifinal against either domestic rivals Al-Ahli or Thailand's Buriram United. Arab News
Arab News
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Arab News
Al-Hilal storm into Champions League last four
JEDDAH: Al-Hilal thrashed Gwangju FC 7-0 on Friday to ease into the semifinals of the AFC Champions League. An early goal from Sergej Milinkovic-Savic gave the Saudi Arabians the lead and they never looked back, much to the delight of their fans in Jeddah. They were three goals to the good by the break and the second half was even better. On this performance, the four-time champions, who had been in uncertain form in the Saudi Pro League of late, will take some stopping on their quest for a fifth continental crown. It took just six minutes for the home fans — who provided a fantastic tifo backdrop — to be celebrating. Salem Al-Dawsari swung over a corner and Milinkovic-Savic broke free at the near post to send a perfect header into the far corner. goals and a clean sheet, can't get better #ACLElite | #HILvGWA — AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) April 25, 2025 The South Koreans should have been level just three minutes later. Reis' pass sent Jasir Asani through on goal. The stadium sat back waiting for the tournament's top scorer to grab goal No. 10 but his shot was blocked by Yassine Bounou. It turned out to be a turning point in the game because just past the midway point of the first half Hilal extended their lead. Malcom had space down the right, found Marcos Leonardo on the edge of the six-yard box and his fellow Brazilian made no mistake with his first-time shot. Leonardo then turned provider. Still inside his own half, he found Al-Dawsari just inside Gwangju's. The international outpaced the defense, sprinted into the area and found the back of the net with a confident finish. That seemed to be that and the win was sealed 10 minutes after the break as Aleksandar Mitrovic got in on the act. Fellow Serbian Milinkovic-Savic swung over a cross from the right and there was the striker to attack the bouncing ball and lash it into the bottom corner. From then it was all about how many the Riyadh giants would score. The fifth came 11 minutes from time. Malcom swapped passes with Mitrovic at the edge of the area and then slipped the ball past the goalkeeper. There was time for two more from two substitutes. Nasser Al-Dawsari grabbed the sixth and Abdullah Al-Hamdan completed the rout. Al-Hilal can now sit back and prepare for Tuesday's semifinal against either domestic rivals Al-Ahli or Thailand's Buriram United.
