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Oleksandr Usyk ordered to face rare ‘heavyweight who can cause him problems' following brutal Dubois KO
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FANS believe that Oleksandr Usyk will come up against the one heavyweight he can "cause him problems." The Ukrainian fighter further punched his name in boxing history with his second KO win over Daniel Dubois on the weekend. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Oleksandr Usyk beat Daniel Dubois on the weekend Credit: Getty 3 He has been ordered to fight Joshua Parker next Credit: Reuters 3 Fans think the Kiwi could cause Usyk issues Credit: Getty Usyk, 38, chinned the Brit in the fifth round to become the three-time undisputed champion of the world. He is now on the lookout for his next opponent and fans are convinced of who it should be. Usyk has dismantled British boxing with devastating wins over Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and now Dubois. But he has been ordered to look further afield for his next entry into the ring. Fans are demanding that Usyk take on Kiwi fighter Joshua Parker, as he is the only remaining boxer who could challenge him. One posted: "Joseph Parker is the only heavyweight aside Fury who can give Usyk some problems, but Usyk still wins by stoppage, maybe." A second wrote: "Uysk can't win on stoppage. USYK on point. Parker will never quit." A third commented: "This would be a good fight." SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET £50 BONUS WHEN YOU JOIN A fourth said: "Parker has earned his shot. And I genuinely believe Parker is the best person to give Usyk an actual tough fight." Another added: "Parker might just be Usyk's boogeyman. Parker has that 'thing' in him." 'Laughed it off' - Joseph Parker reveals Usyk's blunt reaction after face-to-face challenge as rival opens door to Fury trilogy Usyk vs Dubois round by round as brutal knockout cements Ukrainian's place in history OLEKSANDR USYK cemented his name in the list of all-time boxing greats as he became a three-time undisputed champion with a fifth round knockout win over Daniel Dubois. Usyk dropped Dubois multiple times as he put any doubts about his first win over the Brit to bed by cementing the repeat and avoiding the revenge. Here, SunSport's Jack Figg gives his round-by-round verdict... ROUND ONE Usyk looks light on his toes, swaying side to side, Dubois plants his feet and walks forward. Stiff jab from Usyk appears to almost wake Dubois up and the Brit responds with a one-two. Usyk searches to the body with a left, blocks a right hand from Dubois and ends the round with a menacing combo. Usyk 10 Dubois 9 ROUND TWO Dubois lunges in with a right hand, Usyk expertly takes half a step back and responds with a counter left. Another right misses from Dubois and he takes a left cross which has him on shaky legs. Already Usyk is finding his rhythm, making Dubois miss and certainly making him pay. Usyk 10 Dubois 9 (Usyk 20 Dubois 18) ROUND THREE Usyk staggers back after a right hand from Dubois - maybe more off balance than hurt. Dubois charges forward with a left hook, right hand but Usyk covers up well. Huge left hook lands on the button from Usyk, sweat sprays off Dubois face. Usyk 10 Dubois 9 (Usyk 30 Dubois 27) ROUND FOUR Right uppercut lands on Usyk's belt-line in a genuine case of dejavu from low-blow gate in their first fight. Dubois traps Usyk in the corner, lands a right but the Ukrainian legend slips off before any troubling damage can be done. Left hand lands for Usyk but Dubois grabs on and closes the distance, smart defence to cap off his best round so far. Usyk 9 Dubois 10 (Usyk 39 Dubois 37) ROUND FIVE Right hook followed by a left hand lands for Usyk has Dubois teetering backwards. Dubois comes forward, charging at Usyk and the two trade off in the corner but DOWN GOES DUBOIS after a counter right hook. He makes it to his feet but is dropped with another left hook and the fight is over! Dubois fails to beat the count and Usyk is once again undisputed heavyweight world champion. Usyk wins by KO And fans will be pleased to discover that Usyk has reportedly been ordered to fight Parker by the WBO. He will have to defend his WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO heavyweight world titles against the New Zealander. The two fighters have 30 days to agree on a deal, and then there will be bids for the purse. Meanwhile, after beating Dubois, Usyk had a press conference in stitches as he named his left hook that won him the fight. He said: "Left hook is like this [imitates a punch]. "And that [is] Ivan. It's a Ukrainian name. Ivan is like a big guy who lives in a village who works. "'What is your name?' [In a heavy voice] 'My name is Ivan'. "It's hard, hard punch. Yeah, Ivan." The undefeated star revealed he wants to spend some time with his family before deciding on his next match. He added: "I don't want anything next, this is enough. I want to rest now. I want to get home to my family and wife and my children. "I want to rest now but maybe - in two or three months - actually no, just rest."
Scottish Sun
23 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Dreamy free lido is opening in UK with sweeping city views, sandpits & even its own sauna
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WITH the hot weather set to return this weekend, Londoners can enjoy a brand new free swimming location. City dwellers can cool off from the scorching temperatures in a stunning new lido. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 A new free lido will open in London tomorrow Credit: Royal docks/Instagram Whether you're looking for a sauna sesh or a cool dip, or both, this perfect summery spot in the heart of the capital has got you covered. Summer Splash is a safe water space for the local community to enjoy free of charge. Located at the Royal Docks, the latest in London's long list of lidos is part of the summer programme At The Docks. However, unlike most of London's other outdoor pools, Summer Splash will be entirely free to visit. But you'll want to hurry to enjoy this scenic swimming spot as it won't be around for long. Limited time The unheated pool will only be open from Friday, July 25 until Sunday, August 17. And the outdoor pool isn't the only thing on offer to visitors during these dates. There will also be sandpits to play in, deckchairs to lounge in, and a sauna for those random chillier days. And At The Docks has a vibrant schedule of evening events to enjoy so you can enjoy an full day out. The wider At The Docks programme will also offer Londoners the chance to try their hand at a variety of water activities. New £4million lido to open in UK next year Dock-side fun This includes wakeboarding, paddleboarding, and open water swimming. Meanwhile, dock-side lido will offer a pretty unique backdrop, with sweeping city views. And you don't even need to worry if you or your friends aren't the strongest swimmers. The lido will be manned by lifeguards and even features a shallow end. So with school just wrapping up, what better way to spend a summer's day? Swimming safety advice Experts have revealed some of their top advice for both adults and kids heading to the water this summer: How to stay safe at the beach Gareth Morrison, Head of Water Safety at the RNLI said: "If you find yourself being swept out to sea in a rip, try to relax and float until you are free from the rip and you can then swim to safety. "If you see someone else in danger, alert a lifeguard or call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard." How to stay safe at the swimming pool Tiny Hearts Education, former paramedic and CEO Nikki Jurcutz said: "Always put your little one in bright or contrasting colours that would be easy to find in an emergency. "It only takes 20 seconds to drown, little tips like this could save a life". An Auqabliss spokesperson added: 'Swimming toys such as noodles, dive rings, floaties and beach balls can be dangerous if left in the pool. 'Children may try to grab these from the pool's edge and fall in." How to stay safe at a waterpark Ali Beckman, Puddle Ducks Technical Director, said: "Never send a child down the slide on their own, not only are they going to be entering the slide pool area independently, they then have to exit the pool and wait for an adult. "And wave pools should be avoided until your child is really confident with water going over their faces and you know they are able to regain their feet independently. 'Waterparks are often very busy places and it's easy to lose sight of a child in a split second." Summer Splash is set to be a pretty perfect place for the entire family. More on lidos We've mapped out all the lidos across the UK for you to enjoy this summer. And the little-known lidos across the UK with no queues and low prices. Plus, an abandoned UK lido that is being transformed into a £795,000 splash park. Meanwhile, a treasured art-deco lido on the UK seafront has opened new facilities as part of a £4.5 million revamp. And a beloved UK lido with its own lagoon has moved one step closer to reopening after three-year closure.
Scottish Sun
an hour ago
- Scottish Sun
Jay Slater inquest LIVE: Brit teen's pal Lucy Law reveals chilling last text she sent him before he plunged to death
Scroll down to read the latest on the Jay Slater inquest JAY EVIDENCE Jay Slater inquest LIVE: Brit teen's pal Lucy Law reveals chilling last text she sent him before he plunged to death Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) JAY Slater's close pal Lucy Mae Law has revealed the last chilling text she sent him before he died in Tenerife. The Brit made a heartbreaking final call to Lucy, 20, saying he had cut his leg, was lost and dehydrated just before Jay vanished last year. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 The inquest into the death of Jay Slater is set to continue today Credit: Pixel8000 5 Jay's pal Lucy Law - one of the last people to him alive in Tenerife - is giving evidence Credit: Instagram 5 Ayub Qassim, who Jay went back to the Airbnb with, is giving evidence via videolink at today's inquest 5 Jay's mum Debbie Duncan arriving at Preston Coroner's Court Credit: CHRIS NEILL 5 Lucy made several revelations as she spoke to the Slater family barrister - including what the pair's final text said. The coroner read out a message Lucy sent Jay that read: "Go back to wherever the f*** you have just come from before it gets boiling." She also believes that Jay gave no indication that he was in trouble or had a bad experience at the Airbnb where he spent his final hours. But during their final phone call at around 8.30am, Jay did tell her he didn't know where he was and that he "couldn't go back". The 20-year-old added that Jay's decision making may have been impaired due to the alcohol and drugs he had taken the night before. Lucy and Brad Hargreaves, friends Jay was on holiday with, and Ayub Qassim and Steven Roccas, who Jay went to the Airbnb with, all failed to attend the first inquest hearing in May. Lucy's family revealed she was on holiday on the very same island where Jay died and totally unaware the inquest was going on. An emotional plea from Debbie to trace them and compel them to give evidence prompted coroner Dr James Adeley to postpone the inquest until today. Debbie told the hearing in May: "There are things that we want to question. We want these people in front of us. "My son went on holiday and didn't come back so there are questions we need to ask. Please." Lucy's hearing comes after Brad spoke to the court and convicted drug dealer Qassim also said his side of the story. Qassim, one of the final people to see Jay alive, addressed the hearing via videolink from another country. Jay's body was found in a ravine in the remote Rural de Teno National Park last July after an agonising 29-day search. Apprentice bricklayer Jay flew to the Spanish island last June to attend the NRG music festival in Playa de las Americas with two friends, Lucy and Brad. After a night of partying on June 17, the teen travelled to an Airbnb apartment in Masca with two men - Qassim and Roccas. Jay, of Oswaldtwistle, Lancs, phoned Brad after he left the Airbnb at around 8am and attempted to make the treacherous walk to his holiday apartment in sweltering heat. Scroll down to read the latest on the Jay Slater inquest...
Scottish Sun
an hour ago
- Scottish Sun
Brits beg American tourists to stop ‘annoying' travel trend that creates ‘unnecessary layer of friction'
Have you noticed the trend? 'GENUINE PROBLEM' Brits beg American tourists to stop 'annoying' travel trend that creates 'unnecessary layer of friction' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BRITS are begging American tourists to stop an annoying travel trend that creates an "unnecessary layer of friction". Londoners have taken to social media in an attempt to Americans visiting the capital to stop this one act. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Brits are begging American tourists to stop an annoying travel trend Credit: Getty One Reddit user posted to the r/London group titled: "PSA to Americans visiting this summer: we do not shorten place names here." They added that American tourists were shortening location names when asking for help with directions. The post explained: "Was hanging out around Victoria/Pimlico yesterday having coffee and food with friends and we had three separate occasions of holidaying Americans asking for directions or help. "First was how to get to 'Green' (Green Park), and that they'd come via 'Edgware' (Edgware Road - obviously a totally different part of the city to Edgware itself). Read more News HOLS HORROR Brit teen left fighting for her life after ear infection on Greek holiday "The next wanted to find their hotel in 'Holland' (Holland Park, obviously not the country region)." They added: "An unnecessary layer of friction and could quite easily end up catastrophic if you're googling the wrong thing, asking for directions, researching somewhere (Gloucester instead of Gloucester Road, Liverpool instead of Liverpool Street, Leicester instead of Leicester Square, etc, etc)." It's not the first time frustrated Londoners have encountered American tourists confusing locations either. Another Reddit user shared their own experiences: "Can confirm from working on the railway that this is a genuine problem. "Once sold about £200 worth of tickets to Gloucester when a group wanted Gloucester Road. "Before selling them, I'd asked in every conceivable way I could think of if it was really Gloucester they wanted (It's not a top US tourist destination!)." Popular Italian holiday hotspot bans walking barefoot, booze & picnics with rules-breaking tourists facing hefty fines A third user said: "Growing up in a touristy town outside of London, we'd get a lot of American visitors asking for train tickets to Charing rather than Charing Cross. "Charing of course being a town in Kent some 50 odd miles away." It's not just trains that Americans visiting the capital have a problem with either. The Sun reported in April how a tourist planning a gentle sight-seeing trip on the River Thames instead boarded a party boat full of boozy football fans by mistake. American Evan Johnston got on the vessel with 150 Southend United supporters heading to a match. The student, 21, thought they were all going to see London's landmarks. The fans had hired a party boat from Tower Millennium Pier to Blackfriars Pier to catch a train to the ground. But the Shrimpers fans welcomed Evan — taking him to his first ever match, buying all his drinks and chanting: 'Evan is a Shrimper, la la la la.'
Scottish Sun
an hour ago
- Science
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Exact date Scots could spot Pluto as dwarf planet reaches peak brightness
Read on to find out the best way to see the dwarf planet SPACE OUT Exact date Scots could spot Pluto as dwarf planet reaches peak brightness Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SCOTS may be able to catch a glimpse of Pluto this week as it reaches peak brightness. The dwarf planet is set to be at its "best and brightest moment of the year", according to National Geographic. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Pluto is set to be at its "best and brightest moment of the year" Credit: Getty 3 Stargazers will need a telescope if they want to catch a glimpse Credit: Alamy Pluto will be reach opposition - which means a planet is opposite the sun as viewed from Earth. This means that the object rises as the sun sets and remains visible all night. Pluto is in the same solar system as the Earth, but much further out, beyond the farthest planet from the sun, Neptune. It is around 3.7 billion miles from the sun, and one of many minor planets beyond Neptune's orbit, called trans-Neptunian objects. Pluto is also in the Kuiper belt, a collection of hundreds of thousands of icy minor planets and asteroids orbiting the sun out beyond Neptune. On Friday, July 25, the dwarf planet will reach opposition which makes it the ideal time to catch a glimpse. It remains near peak brightness for several days before and after opposition. However, stargazers have been warned that, even at its brightest, Pluto is a "barely-there speck" even with a telescope. The sky must also be extremely dark to see Pluto. Light pollution, whether from street lights or the moon, will easily wash it out. Stunned scientists uncover super-Earth planet that could finally reveal existence of aliens Make sure you take a look at a star chart to determine the planet's location in the sky. It will look just like one of the faint stars. Pluto's status as a planet is one of the most controversial issues in the world of astronomy. It's not currently classed as a planet. It is a minor, or dwarf, planet. Pluto used to be the ninth planet in our solar system until the International Astronomical Union created a new system for classifying space objects in 2006.
