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Tyson Fury considers fight with boxing legend Mike Tyson ‘lose-lose situation’

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Mike Tyson 

While some fans look forward to seeing World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight champion Tyson Fury in the ring with boxing legend Mike Tyson one day, chances are it might never happen.

Tyson Fury, 35, seems to have a different opinion about a fight between him and Mike Tyson, no matter how legendary the fight may sound to fans.

During an interview, Fury discussed the legend he was named after and shared that he thinks that a fight between both icons of the boxing world is a “lose-lose situation”.

Fury said: “I would have loved to share the ring with him and move around. But if he had won, then people would have said I was rubbish because a 53-year-old beat me. If I had beaten him, then I would have been a bully.

“It was a lose-lose situation for me. It was money; I didn’t need to fight a man past his best.”

MIKE TYSON

Instead, Fury, “The Gypsy King”, fought Deontay Wilder again. He defeated Dillian Whyte and, more recently, Derek Chisora again.

A clash with Oleksandr Usyk fell apart despite the Ukrainian bowing to Fury’s contract stipulations more than once.

However, in contrast, Tyson hasn’t fought or even seemed to have another event in his locker since the Jones stalemate. Training videos still pop up now and again, but there’s no real sense that Tyson will want another exhibition, WBN reported.

His first attempt made 1.5 million sales and cracked the Top 10 United States Pay Per Views. But it left a bad taste in Tyson’s mouth after falling out with Triller.

Tyson’s latest video teases another exhibition, with old foes Lennox Lewis and Evander Holyfield linked to filling a Pay Per View void.

He again enters the lion’s den with Fury in the opposite corner as he coaches Francis Ngannou.

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Ngannou fails to impress and Mike Tyson is thought to have more of a chance against Tyson Fury

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Mike Tyson 

The fight has been questioned with Fury being undefeated against other boxers who have trained in that discipline for decades and that the Cameroonian will simply be out-classed against a master of another discipline, one that he hasn’t trained for.

Particularly in the wake of Fury‘s bouts against Deontay Wilder, a boxer of 15 years who went on to win an Olympic medal and the WBC belt. He is known for his devastating power but still couldn’t KO Fury, leaving others wondering what Ngannou is supposed to do.

His boxing video with the legendary Mike Tyson hasn’t helped calm those thoughts. The 57-year-old attempted to show Ngannou how to jab and follow with a quick body shot and the UFC fighter was anything but fast.

Tyson actually looks faster and more fluid, despite not fighting competitively since 2005 and being 21 years younger than his client.

Mike Tyson 

The video led former IBF super-middleweight Caleb Truax to say, “That’s as awful as a jab can be.”

Further comments included: “Not looking good for Ngannou here. Fury might even have to carry him a few rounds.”

A second read: “Iron Mike would probably put up a better fight in a boxing ring that Ngannou would. This is going to be embarrassing.”

And a third wrote: “Tyson looks quicker and he’s 57.”

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Mike Tyson PROUDLY gives blunt six-word reponse to Tyson Fury’s claim

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MIKE TYSON

Mike Tyson gives blunt six-word reponse to Tyson Fury’s claim he’s going against him by training Francis Ngannou

MIKE TYSON has given a blunt response to Tyson Fury’s disappointment with his decision to coach Francis Ngannou.

Iron Mike has teamed up with the former UFC heavyweight champion ahead of his controversial crossover clash with the Gypsy King next month.

Fury was left saddened by Tyson – whom he was named after – opting to plot his downfall in the Saudi showdown – but the boxing veteran couldn’t care less.

The former undisputed heavyweight champion told TNT Sports: “This is business, and he understands.”

Ngannou’s martial arts journey began with boxing but he was convinced to try his hand at mixed martial arts by his former coach Fernand Lopez.

The Cameroonian clubber – who has never boxed in a professional capacity – has won 70 per cent of his MMA fights via brutal knockout.

MIKE TYSON

And Tyson believes The Predator has the skill set to give Fury a real run for his money.

He said: “I think he’s gonna do very well.

“Listen, it’s all experience, he’s fighting, he just has to remember not to use his feet, which he never really did actually.

“He’s a real power puncher. Real fast for a big guy, 260[lbs].

TYSON FURY VS FRANCIS NGANNOU: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE CROSSOVER CLASH

“I just think he’s gonna do better than most people believe.”

Fury and Ngannou’s Saudi slugfest will be a professionally sanctioned bout, although the former’s WBC heavyweight title won’t be on the line.

MIKE TYSON

 

Wythenshawe warrior Fury, 35, will enter the ten-rounder on the back of a one-sided beatdown of fellow Brit Derek Chisora last December.

Ngannou, meanwhile, goes into the lucrative showdown following a 21-month layoff after his final defence of the UFC heavyweight throne against Ciryl Gane at UFC 270.

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Deontay Wilder BODLY makes shocking confession on how he’s powerful

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Deontay Wilder

Deontay Wilder made a startling admission about his power as the Tuscaloosa native discussed a potential return to the ring.

Wilder smashed Robert Helenius to pieces in October 2022, one year after ending his three-fight saga with Tyson Fury.

Despite promising to be active when unveiling a statue of himself in Alabama last year, “The Bronze Bomber” has only fought once in the twenty months since then.

His career will face a further hold as he participates in a reality TV show called “The Traitors” this fall on Peacock.

Deontay Wilder vows to return

As question marks continue over his ambition approaching his 38th birthday, Wilder still believes he will face all his rivals before retirement at 40.

Wilder says the big fights will happen despite his heavyweight title-chasing career continually stalling since this comeback victory.

“If you’re making money and can’t enjoy it, then people think differently,” Wilder told Frenzee Broadcasting. “So, I’ve had a lot of people throughout my career because of the power I possess.

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“Of course, we have to say things. Certain guys have to put out there to make it seem like ‘I’m not running, I’m not a coward, I’m not scared.’”

On Andy Ruiz Jr. and others calling him out in the media, Wilder added: “Of course, their promoters and managers and even themselves would put things out.

“Emotional garbage is thrown, but in reality, they’re scared. I got a lot of guys right now. We could have made great money, but they dodged it.

“They don’t know that I know. They know deep down in their heart who it is. At this moment in time, no one is safe. All the great fights will happen before the end of my career.”

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Asked about how he manifests his knockout ability, Wilder confessed that he doesn’t work on it at all.

“I don’t have to lift weights. If I had to fight myself, knowing that I have tremendous power. I don’t even have to exercise [to continue to be powerful],” he admitted.

Who will Wilder fight next?

Several options remain on the table for Wilder once he’s ready to ditch his TV career for a return to the squared circle. Ruiz, of course, is one despite the WBC negating their sanction of an eliminator.

Anthony Joshua is the obvious choice, given that he’s now ranked number two by the WBC. The World Boxing Council could even confirm Wilder vs Josuha as its following final stipulation at the upcoming WBC Convention,

The winner would face Tyson Fury in 2024, or the vacant title could be on the line.

A lot has to happen before then, with Wilder potentially looking at some of those further down the ratings to blow off the cobwebs.

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“I Used to Be Mad at the World”: Terence Crawford Makes Heartfelt Confession About His Past to Joe Rogan

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With the kind of records that Terence Crawford established and all the honors and accolades he accrued in a sterling career spanning one and a half decades, it would be easy for many to make assumptions about his past. The fact remains that the Welterweight champion went through some tough early years. Living through those challenging times molded him into a man of steely resolve. Celebrated commentator Joe Rogan might thank his stars as he joined a lucky few listening through the champion’s formative years firsthand.

Terence Crawford had to endure many challenges to reach his recent accomplishment. So the discussion in ‘The Joe Rogan Experience,’ as could be expected, waded through the momentous match and how ‘Bud’ knew it was his time. Given Errol Spence Jr.‘s reputation as one of boxing’s hard-hitters, the latter was in for a surprise when he received a few punches from the New York-born former champion.

Fighting through fury: Terence Crawford tells Joe Rogan

After exchanging their views on UFC-MMA, Rogan asked the world champion about his mother. He said, “One of the [most] craziest stories about your career is your mom…how your mom [just] never gave you any praise. It’s like. It’s not good enough.”

Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford

So ‘Bud’ replied that his mother had always been strong and resilient. He loved her to the moon and back. For her stern demeanor, he reasoned,”…that was just her way of pushing me to be great….” Then he also explained how she would set up fights for him to compete in and win. Laughing, Rogan mentioned that the method might contradict how a psychologist would suggest raising a child.

The Nebraskan added that those years taught him to fight back even when someone doubted his skills. So Joe Rogan asked, “Have you ever worked with a sports psychologist or anything?” Refuting this, Terence Crawford said he used to visit counselors during childhood since he habitually got into one problem or another. He shared, “I used to have an anger problem. I used to be mad at the world. And I always tell people, I don’t know why I was so mad.”

With his father no longer by his side and given his mother’s strict upbringing, his pent-up anger would turn against others. In between the talks, Crawford shed some light on the possible lineup against Jermell Charlo or even Canelo Alvarez. He clarified that his next goal is to become the undisputed three-division champion.

An excellent ending for a new beginning

In many ways, Terence Crawford cleared the last hurdle blocking his access to boxing greatness. He defeated Errol Spence Jr. in a thriller that climaxed in the ninth round. The highly anticipated match, touted as akin to the good-old Mayweather Jr. versus Pacquiao, managed to keep a crowd waiting with bated breath on the tenterhook till the referee Harvey Dock intervened to stop the match.

Do you believe the current era could be termed the Terence Crawford era? Please share your thoughts and views with us in the comments below.

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Sean O’Malley believes crossover clash with boxing star ‘Tank’ Davis ‘Would be f*cking massive’

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Gervonta Davis and Sean O’Malley

Fresh off his shocking second-round knockout of Aljamain Sterling at UFC 292, Sean O’Malley has his sights set on another world champion.

On Saturday night, O’Malley stunned fans and oddsmakers around the world when he delivered a perfectly-timed counter right that sent the ‘Funk Master’ crashing to the canvas inside Boston’s iconic TD Garden. As the new king of the bantamweight division, O’Malley has a heap of options available for his first title defense, but ‘Sugar’ seems to have already gravitated toward a rematch with the only man to defeat him inside the Octagon, Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera.

“I thought I’d shoot a promo, but we’ll see,” O’Malley said at the UFC 292 post-fight press conference. “Just the way [Vera] acts, he’s so annoying. He’s not funny, he tries to be. He’s so ugly. He dresses like an idiot. It’s like, ‘God, do I really have to give this guy an opportunity?’ I’ll probably just go out there and whoop his ass, make a lot of money, so I could. So that could be it.”

Sean O’Malley also hopes to one day have the opportunity to step inside the squared circle with one of the best lightweight boxers in the history of the sport.

“I also wouldn’t mind knocking out Gervonta Davis, and I know people are going to go, ‘Ooh, you’re a wannabe Conor.’ I’m telling you, that fight is going to happen” (h/t MMA Fighting).

Sean O’Malley and Gervonta Davis

Sean O’Malley Believes the UFC Could Make His Dream Fight with ‘Tank’ Davis Happen

Though there is a lot of work to do before a crossover fight of that magnitude can happen, the UFC has shown a willingness to put its top stars against some of the world’s best boxers.

In 2017, Irish megastar Conor McGregor stepped inside the ring with legendary pugilist Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather, and most recently, the promotion was in talks with Tyson Fury before ‘The Gypsy King’ ultimately signed on for a clash with former heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou.

“I feel like it could happen sooner than later,” O’Malley said. “But I also know, OK, UFC is down to get behind stuff like that if it’s big enough. With that performance, we’re getting close, but maybe I have to go out there, win a couple more fights, win another belt, I don’t know if he’s even considered a big enough star for the UFC to let that happen. It’ll happen.

“I said [winning the UFC title] was going to happen years ago, and I got so much sh*t saying I was going to be the champ, I’m going to be the next big star, I’m going to be this, I’m going to be that. I got so much hate and sh*t for it, but look at me now.”

‘Tank’ Davis currently carries an undefeated record of 29-0 with 27 of his victories coming by way of knockout. Most recently, Davis scored a seventh-round knockout against Ryan Garcia at the T-Mobile Arena in April.

“I don’t really follow boxing, but I’ve heard of Gervonta Davis,” O’Malley said. “I think he’s undefeated. I want to have crazy, massive fights. That sh*t gets me excited. I love that stuff. There’s no stars in the bantamweight division. Gervonta, you can consider him almost a star, and that’s what gets me excited. Me vs. Gervonta would be f*cking massive.”

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Moments After UFC 292, Sean O Malley Remains Certain That Gervonta Davis Fight Is “Going to Happen”

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Gervonta Davis and Sean O’Malley

In the exhilarating aftermath of UFC 292, Sean O Malley, the rapidly rising MMA star, notched yet another victory under his belt. Fresh from the clash, O’Malley, hinted at more than just his prowess inside the octagon. There’s always a buzz surrounding what’s next for a fighter post-victory. But this time, an unexpected name entered the mix – Gervonta Davis, the boxing maestro with an impeccable record.

As the media scrambled to capture O’Malley’s every move and word, an intriguing undercurrent began to build. The MMA realm is no stranger to callouts, but the mention of Davis suggested a crossover of epic proportions. With a sly smile and that mysterious glint in his eyes, O’Malley was clearly charting a course toward uncharted waters. The anticipation in the room? Electrifying.

Boxing beckons: Is Sean O Malley following Conor McGregor’s footsteps?

As the dust settled in the arena post-UFC 292, the press eagerly gathered around Sean O Malley, awaiting his comments on the just-concluded fight. His victory had indeed been a testament to his training, skill, and sheer determination. Praise showered in from fans, analysts, and fellow fighters, underscoring his standout performance.

Gervonta Davis and Sean O’Malley

However, amidst this familiar post-fight scenario, O’Malley’s narrative took an intriguing turn. Drawing the media’s attention, he confidently began, “Everyone’s asking about my next step in the MMA world, but sometimes, it’s not just about staying in one’s lane.” He paused for effect, ensuring all eyes and ears were firmly on him.

Then, dropping the bombshell, he declared, “I wouldn’t mind knocking out Gervonta Davis and I know people are going to say I wanna be like Conor (McGregor). I’m telling you…that fight is going to happen.” The room immediately buzzed with whispers, as reporters scrambled to process this unexpected revelation.

O’Malley’s boxing ambitions ignite tensions with Ryan Garcia

Post his stunning victory at UFC 292, Sean ‘Sugar’ O’Malley surprised many by expressing his desire to face boxing star, Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis. However, it wasn’t Davis who responded, but another boxing sensation, Ryan Garcia. Garcia, who had been previously defeated by Davis, took umbrage at O’Malley’s statements.
speculations around O’Malley’s potential move into the boxing world.
The tension with Ryan Garcia, despite O’Malley’s intent to target Davis, adds another layer to this intricate narrative. With such intense rivalries and challenges brewing, the sporting community stands on the edge of its seat. What do you think? Will O’Malley step into the boxing ring against Davis or will the online feud with Garcia pave a new path?
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Sean O’Malley vs. Gervonta Davis? The new UFC bantamweight champ has stern words for ‘Tank’

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Sean O’Malley and Gervonta Davis

After defeating Aljamain Sterling at UFC 292 over the weekend, new bantamweight world champion Sean O’Malley used part of his post-fight press conference to call out Gervonta Davis for a boxing bout in the near future.

Ryan Garcia, who was knocked out by “Tank” this past April, warned:

To that, O’Malley responded: “Like you did or different?”

Well, on Monday while speaking with Stephen A. Smith on ESPN’s “First Take,” O’Malley disregarded Garcia’s warning and once again shared his interest in having a boxing match with Davis, the WBA “Regular” lightweight champion who touts a record of 29-0 with 27 KOs.

“I’m in the fight business,” O’Malley began telling Smith. “I’m looking for big fights.

Sean O’Malley and Gervonta Davis

“I know what I possess in my boxing skills,” he continued. “I’ve always done really good against guys who are as short as Gervonta.”

Davis stands 5’5 1/2″ to O’Malley’s 5’11”.

O’Malley added: “It’s a massive fight. I truly, truly believe that I can win that fight. I’m not calling for it next. I’m building up for that fight.”

When Sterling lunged with a left hand Saturday night, O’Malley showed off some of his boxing skills by calmly stepping back and clocking “Funkmaster” with a sharp and vicious right. A few punches later and he was crowned the new bantamweight champion.

But doing the same against a caliber fighter like “Tank” would be a stiff order, considering how Davis combines boxing skills with explosive power that no pro has been able to find a solution for. Plus, “Tank” has knocked out taller opponents in the past.

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Boxing Rumors: Gervonta Davis, Shakur Stevenson, Vasiliy Lomachenko Next Fight Buzz

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Bleacher Report catches you up on the latest news from the world of boxing.

Davis Trainer Zeroes in on Cruz for Next Fight

Fans are eagerly awaiting Gervonta Davis’ next move as he has yet to line up an opponent after scoring a seventh-round knockout of Ryan Garcia in April. Shakur Stevenson might be the ideal matchup, while an encounter with Terence Crawford would be intriguing regardless of the long odds it ever happens.

Davis’ trainer has another fighter in mind.

Calvin Ford told FightHype on Aug. 13 that Isaac Cruz appears to be the most likely candidate at this stage.

Cruz improved his record to 25-2-1 when he earned a split decision over Giovanni Cabrera in July. He’s the No. 6 lightweight in ESPN.com’s divisional rankings.

Davis and Cruz have crossed paths before, with Tank winning a unanimous decision in 2021. While all of the judges scored in favor of Davis, Pitbull made a strong impression with his performance.

A rematch would be a sensible route for Tank if it comes to pass.

Stevenson Opponent Potential Spoiled on Social Media

In a since-deleted tweet Saturday, Keyshawn Davis seemingly referenced a possible fight between Shakur Stevenson and Frank Martin that’s in the works.

Top Rank CEO Bob Arum said earlier this month the door had closed on Stevenson getting Vasiliy Lomachenko. Cruz and Martin are third and fourth respectively in the WBC rankings, so one of the two could oppose Stevenson for the vacant WBC lightweight title.

Gervonta Davis

Stevenson last fought in April and beat Shuichiro Yoshino by TKO in the sixth round. After that result, Bleacher Report’s Lyle Fitzsimmons listed Martin among the most logical opponents for the 26-year-old when he returned to the ring.

“Neither Stevenson nor unbeaten Detroit-born contender Frank Martin have been venomous when commenting about the other, but the subtle back and forth between the fighters—or in some cases their camps—has made this a fight that could rise above the pack,” Fitzsimmons wrote

Soon, that theory could be put to the test.

Lomachenko vs. Kambosos Back On?

Lomachenko and George Kambosos were all set to fight in June 2022, but Lomachenko withdrew due to the ongoing Russian invasion of his native Ukraine. Arum said the 35-year-old has expressed some misgivings about fighting the rest of this year for the same reason.

Loma eventually secured a date with Jamaine Ortiz that October and won a unanimous decision. Now, he’s looking to rebound from losing a unanimous decision to Devin Haney in May, and there are renewed rumblings he might finally oppose Kambosos.

Whether or not anything comes of that, the rumors didn’t escape the notice of Stevenson.

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Gervonta Davis called out by new UFC champion Sean O’Malley

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Gervonta Davis and Sean O’Malley

Gervonta Davis has been called out for a showdown with new UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley, who insists he is willing to fight the unbeaten Baltimore star in a boxing ring.

O’Malley called out three-weight world champion Davis after knocking out Aljamain Sterling in two rounds at UFC 292 in Boston on Saturday.

‘Sugar’, who weighed in at 135lbs for his win over Sterling, denied suggestions that he is attempting to follow a similar path to UFC star, Conor McGregor who netted a reported $30m when he fought Floyd Mayweather Jr in 2017.

“I wouldn’t mind knocking out Gervonta Davis,” O’Malley said in the post-fight press conference.

“I know people are going to go ‘oh you’re a wannabe Conor,’ but I’m telling you, bro, that fight is going to happen.

“I would love to go over and box him, he’s not that f***ing tall, dude. I’ve never seen him in person.

“I feel like it could happen sooner than later but I also know that UFC is down to get behind stuff like that if it’s big enough and with that performance I think we’re getting close.

Sean O’Malley and Gervonta Davis

“But maybe I have to go out there and win a couple more fights, win another belt because I don’t even know if he’s considered a big enough star for the UFC to let that happen.

“But it’ll happen, I said this [winning the UFC title] was going to happen a couple of years ago and I got so much s*** for saying I’m going to be the champ, I’m going to be the next big star, this, that. I got so much hate and s*** for it but look at me now.”

Davis has been out of the ring since stopping Ryan Garcia with a brutal body shot in their 136lb catchweight clash in April.

The 28-year-old is expected to return before the end of the year, after he was released from a 44-day stint in jail for breaking home detention rules, following a 2020 hit-and-run crash which injured four people.

O’Malley admits he is not a huge boxing fan, but believes a meeting with ‘Tank’ in Las Vegas or Boston would be a mega fight.

“I don’t really follow boxing,” the 28-year-old added.

“But I’ve heard of Gervonta Davis and I think he’s undefeated.

“I want to have crazy massive fights, that s*** gets me excited. I love that stuff and there’s no stars in the bantamweight division.

“Gervonta you could consider almost a star and that’s what gets me excited.

“Me vs Gervonta at T-Mobile or here [in Boston] would be massive, f*** it!”

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