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Daily Mirror
19 hours ago
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- Daily Mirror
Anthony Joshua told to retire from boxing immediately on one condition
Anthony Joshua has been urged to retire if he is unable to secure a fight with Tyson Fury, with the former world champion set to return to the ring later this year Anthony Joshua has been advised to hang up his gloves if a bout with Tyson Fury doesn't materialise. The former two-time heavyweight king hasn't stepped into the ring since his defeat buy Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium last September. While both fighters appeared poised for an instant rematch, Joshua required additional recovery time following minor injuries sustained during their initial clash. After the Dubois setback, Joshua's future remains uncertain, with many questioning what lies ahead for the 35 year old boxer. Ex-WBA super-middleweight titleholder George Groves reckons there's little remaining for Joshua beyond an all-British showdown with Fury. Nevertheless, Groves confesses that the prospect of the British icon facing Jake Paul thrills him. The duo have been linked to a potential clash next year following verbal confirmation of a heavyweight encounter. The 'Problem Child' has repeatedly challenged 'AJ' in recent months and appears keen to square off against the boxing legend, reports All Out Fighting. Speaking to talkSPORT, Groves commented: "[Jake Paul] is a gift that keeps on giving for Anthony Joshua. It'll be a huge fight, [with] a lot of money at stake and zero risk. As a fighter, at some point [and] definitely at Joshua's point of his career, you weigh up your risk [to] reward. "And considering there's zero risk in a Jake Paul fight, apart from embarrassment if something bizarre happens, with a lot of reward, if he gets that fight, he's gonna be buzzing. But that's not the fight I want to see for Anthony Joshua. I'd rather see him retire or fight Fury." In the midst of speculation about a potential face-off, Saudi boxing boss Turki Alalshikh disclosed that he had talks with Paul and even suggested that the American is prepared to accept a mere ONE PER CENT share of the purse. Speaking on 'The Boxing Voice', Alalshikh stated: "I'm not against what Jake Paul's doing in boxing, it's good for boxing to have a young generation." 'I'm against some kinds of fights he does. I'm now thinking him against Joshua. Joshua, if he destroys (Paul), it will be good for me. The headache of Jake Paul goes from my mind. If Jake Paul wins, I will know that Joshua is finished, and Jake Paul deserves his ranking and deserves to have a future in boxing. I don't want 50-50. In this situation, I want 99-1. Jake Paul has accepted. Now, next week I will talk with Joshua about it. "". Anthony Taylor, Paul's one-time sparring partner, has dished out some advice for the American ahead of a potential clash with Joshua. In a chat with CasinoHawks, Taylor laid down his strategy for Paul, saying: "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."
The Irish Sun
22-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘Maybe all of them' – Tyson Fury names three-man hit list that could tempt Gypsy King out of boxing retirement
TYSON FURY has named THREE huge fights that could tempt the boxing legend out of retirement - again. 'The Gypsy King' hung up his gloves once again in January after suffering back-to-back defeats to in Saudi Arabia. 1 Fury has reversed his decision to retire for a fourth time Credit: PA Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh recently revealed that he is currently negotiating a three-fight deal with Fury, who was undefeated before losing to Usyk. And there were three names on the Brit's list when iFL TV asked him to list match-ups that would motivate him to box again. Fury said: "Well, don't hold your breath, it's not going to be this year, but it might be next year. "If I get the right offer, it might be 2026. If it turns me on, then I will come back. READ MORE BOXING NEWS "But if there is no turn on, I will stay retired. Anthony Joshua, Fury won't be able to make a comeback until next year due to his ongoing commitments to various projects with Netflix . The two-time world heavyweight champion is currently in the middle of filming a documentary about his family life as well as the second series of At Home With The Furys. Once that's wrapped up, Alalshikh intends to start sowing the seeds for a mouth-watering all-British showdown between Fury and Joshua. Most read in Boxing CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS A lalshikh recently told The Boxing Voice : " Anthony Joshua and next year, we are trying to do it and we are thinking about it." Before boxing event at BOXPARK where he confirmed to fans that he would indeed return. Tyson Fury leaps to Daniel Dubois' defence after Oleksandr Usyk defeat He previously said: "I do miss it, every single day I wake up in the morning and miss it. I've been away seven months, missed it everyday. I'm open to offers at the moment." "The takeover! I'm gonna be 37 in about three weeks so I'm going to be the oldest swinger with all these young boys coming up it's going to be difficult." A trilogy with Usyk is Fury's priority, but it will depend on the Ukrainian's plans for the future . The three-time undisputed king did name Fury to the crowd when listing who he should fight next , also including Derek Chisora, AJ and Parker, 33, has been named as the mandatory challenger for 38-year-old's Usyk's IBO world heavyweight title. 'You just run out of things to say' – Usyk is a modern day great and one of the best boxers we have ever seen OLEKSANDR USYK is a modern day great and one of the best boxers we have ever seen. The Ukrainian Two of those came at heavyweight after he had already cleaned up the cruiserweight division. You just run out of things to say about Usyk. Everything that he does just impresses you more and more and more.
Scottish Sun
22-07-2025
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- Scottish Sun
‘Maybe all of them' – Tyson Fury names three-man hit list that could tempt Gypsy King out of boxing retirement
But Fury wants one fight over all others FURY ROAD 'Maybe all of them' – Tyson Fury names three-man hit list that could tempt Gypsy King out of boxing retirement Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TYSON FURY has named THREE huge fights that could tempt the boxing legend out of retirement - again. 'The Gypsy King' hung up his gloves once again in January after suffering back-to-back defeats to Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Fury has reversed his decision to retire for a fourth time Credit: PA Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh recently revealed that he is currently negotiating a three-fight deal with Fury, who was undefeated before losing to Usyk. And there were three names on the Brit's list when iFL TV asked him to list match-ups that would motivate him to box again. Fury said: "Well, don't hold your breath, it's not going to be this year, but it might be next year. "If I get the right offer, it might be 2026. If it turns me on, then I will come back. READ MORE BOXING NEWS SOR LOSER Chisora claims Dubois quit against Usyk - but offers to turn him into a 'killer' "But if there is no turn on, I will stay retired. Anthony Joshua, Oleksandr Usyk, Daniel Dubois, any of them or maybe all of them." Fury won't be able to make a comeback until next year due to his ongoing commitments to various projects with Netflix. The two-time world heavyweight champion is currently in the middle of filming a documentary about his family life as well as the second series of At Home With The Furys. Once that's wrapped up, Alalshikh intends to start sowing the seeds for a mouth-watering all-British showdown between Fury and Joshua. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Alalshikh recently told The Boxing Voice: "Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury next year, we are trying to do it and we are thinking about it." Before Usyk knockout Dubois inside five rounds on Saturday, Fury appeared at a boxing event at BOXPARK where he confirmed to fans that he would indeed return. Tyson Fury leaps to Daniel Dubois' defence after Oleksandr Usyk defeat He previously said: "I do miss it, every single day I wake up in the morning and miss it. I've been away seven months, missed it everyday. I'm open to offers at the moment." "The takeover! I'm gonna be 37 in about three weeks so I'm going to be the oldest swinger with all these young boys coming up it's going to be difficult." A trilogy with Usyk is Fury's priority, but it will depend on the Ukrainian's plans for the future. The three-time undisputed king did name Fury to the crowd when listing who he should fight next, also including Derek Chisora, AJ and Joseph Parker in the line-up. Parker, 33, has been named as the mandatory challenger for 38-year-old's Usyk's IBO world heavyweight title.
Daily Mirror
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury told to agree certain terms before mega-fight
Joshua and Fury have been told to agree terms for their respective tune-up fights before they face off in a mega all-British heavyweight clash next year Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh is plotting an all-British showdown between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury next year - but both heavyweights must get through warm-up bouts first. Joshua hasn't stepped into the ring since Daniel Dubois delivered a devastating knockout blow last September at Wembley, scuppering his bid to become a three-time world champion. Although the pair appeared poised for an instant rematch, 'AJ' required additional recovery time following an injury sustained during their original clash. The 35-year-old has subsequently undergone elbow surgery and is eyeing a comeback before the end of the year. Meanwhile, Fury hung up his gloves earlier this year after consecutive defeats to Oleksandr Usyk last year. However, he has since performed a drastic U-turn and is seemingly set to fight again. During a recent appearance on 'The Boxing Voice,' Alalshikh is eager to make the dust-up between the British heavyweights. Speaking on 'The Boxing Voice', Alalshikh expressed his determination to make the clash between the pair. The two stars have exchanged verbal jabs over the years, but are yet to resolve their rivalry inside the ring. While the Saudi boxing chief admits they are trying to host the fight in 2026 - both men would need to get through tune-up fights first. "Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury next year, we are trying to do it and we are thinking about it," he revealed. "Why? Because they are both coming off losses. It's to build it up." Fury has been teasing fans with the prospect of a boxing comeback, regularly posting training updates on his social media platforms. Earlier this month, Alalshikh confirmed the two-time heavyweight champion's return on X, previously known as Twitter. He excitedly announced: "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!" Watch Usyk vs Dubois 2 live on DAZN This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more £24.99 DAZN Order the fight here Product Description Alalshikh's announcement sent shockwaves through the boxing community. Shortly after, Fury himself declared he would take on Usyk for a third bout, even specifying the date and venue. On Instagram, Fury posted a fight poster featuring himself and Usyk, captioning it: "April 18, 2026 Wembley Stadium. The trilogy! UK. contact @spencerbrownmrgoldstar for tickets." Frank Warren, Fury's promoter, has also spoken about the fighter's future, suggesting a U-turn on retirement plans. Speaking to talkSPORT, Warren mentioned: "He's been talking about it a little bit. Some calls took place and there's an agreement made, that's all I can tell you at the moment." The 73-year-old added: "He has retired, up until he said he was coming back. Look, Frank Sinatra retired a lot. Like I've said to you before if that's how [Tyson] feels in the moment, that's how he feels. We'll see what happens, but he feels he wants it fight Usyk again." When is Anthony Joshua's next fight? Joshua is expected to make his return to the ring before the end of the year. Eddie Hearn has recently revealed that 'AJ' is now looking to move on with his career after continuously calling for a fight with Fury, but still hopes to one day settle the score with the 'Gypsy King' before calling it a day. In an interview with Sky Sports, when asked about the future of Joshua, Hearn replied: "Yeah, good, he had that operation recently... that elbow surgery, which went very well. You will see him return in October, November or December. We're looking for that opponent in the top ten. Deontay Wilder I think fights next week. "I know he is a name that has been mentioned. For AJ, like I said, 2026 I think could be his last year in the sport and it seemed to get headlined, but what else do you expect? That is three or four fights away. He cannot go on forever! He is motivated. Physically feeling good now to return to camp and ready for one little last roll to this incredible career. "Hopefully that involves a fight with Mr (Tyson) Fury. But after he is done parading his kilt around on Netflix, hopefully he joins us in the ring in 2026. It would be an incredible occasion for British boxing. But first thing is first, AJ will return during that period this year and obviously he must win and that performance will tell us a lot about the future of Anthony Joshua."
Perth Now
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Prince George is 'all right' at tennis
Prince George is 'all right' at tennis. The 11-year-old royal joined his parents, the Prince and Princess of Wales, and nine-year-old sister Princess Charlotte at the Wimbledon men's final on Sunday (13.07.25) afternoon and ahead of the game between defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and eventual winner Jannik Sinner, the family were introduced to Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool, who had become the first all-British duo to win the Wimbledon doubles tournament the day before. Catherine, Princess of Wales - who is patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club - congratulated the pair on their victory and noted the heat they had played through on Saturday (12.07.25). Julian told her the match was good but "stressful", and then in a discussion about George playing tennis, the 28-year-old sportsman asked the young prince about his ability on court. According to the Daily Telegraph, George appeared to shrug and replied: 'I'm all right.' George appears to be keen on several sports, as his father, Prince William, revealed last October he had taken up scuba diving. Speaking during a public engagement where he met with Olympic swimmers Adam Peaty and Tom Dean, he said: "George loves scuba diving. He's 11 years old. We took him under thinking he would freak out. He absolutely loves it. It's just introducing him to the world of water." And the previous year, William - who also has five-year-old Prince Louis with his wife - told how George had been training for a triathlon, which involves running, swimming and cycling. The prince had been speaking to told Non Stanford - who took the women's world triathlon title in 2016 and came fourth at the 2016 Olympics - about his son's training as he presented her with her MBC for contributions to the event. Non told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "He was telling me how George has been doing triathlon at school. "There is also a gentleman who now works for William, has done a bit of triathlon and has been giving George advice about putting talcum powder in his shoes [to reduce rubbing]. "George has been sharing his talc with his classmates and they are all excited about these tips. "[William] also asked about the future of triathlon and the talent that is coming through, so we had a very nice chat." George has frequently been seen with his father watching their beloved Aston Villa play, and his uncle Mike Tindall recently told how the prince is "passionate" about soccer. He told the Telegraph magazine: "George loves his football. I've played numerous times in the garden with him. "He's passionate about Aston Villa, too. Wherever he is, he'll sit down and watch that game. "They're just a family who love sport. Catherine loves her running."
