Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk have agreed unification fight – promoter Bob Arum
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk have agreed to fight each other next in a world heavyweight title unification showdown, according to promoter Bob Arum.
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Fury wants to spar with Wayne Rooney in preparation for Usyk bout
Britain's WBC heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury has chosen an unusual sparring partner for a potential fight with Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk after ex-Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney agreed to help him prepare for his next bout.
England subdue Senegal to book France clash in World Cup quarters
AL KHOR: England set up a titanic World Cup quarter-final against holders France as Jude Bellingham’s masterclass inspired a 3-0 win against Senegal in the last 16 on Sunday. Gareth Southgate’s side survived a nervous start at the Al Bayt Stadium before Jordan Henderson and Harry Kane put Senegal to the sword with a pair of clinical finishes before half-time. Bukayo Saka scored England’s third, but it was Bellingham’s prodigious work-rate and burgeoning quality in possession that allowed them to turn the tide.
Giroud and Mbappe guide France past Poland and into World Cup quarter-finals
DOHA: Kylian Mbappe set up a history-making goal for Olivier Giroud and then scored two himself as holders France eased into the quarter-finals of the World Cup with a 3-1 win over Poland on Sunday. Giroud’s opening goal a minute before half-time was his 52nd for his country, allowing him to pass Thierry Henry and become France’s all-time record marksman. Mbappe’s lethal strike in the 74th minute killed off any prospect of a Poland comeback and he netted again at the death to move to nine goals in just 11 World Cup appearances, the second-most for a French player at the tournament.
Fury says he may need surgery on right elbow
LONDON: WBC heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury said he might need elbow surgery, potentially delaying a unification showdown with Ukrainian rival Oleksandr Usyk early next year.
Fury forecasts 'biggest year of career' after defeating Chisora
Tyson Fury said 2023 would be "the "biggest year of my career" as the Briton looks to unify boxing's fractured heavyweight division.
Fury forecasts ‘biggest year of career’ after defeating Chisora
Britain’s Tyson Fury (L) fights against Britain’s Derek Chisora during their WBC heavyweight title boxing match, at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in east London, on December 3, 2022. (Photo by Ben Stansall / AFP)
Tyson Fury pummels Derek Chisora and sets his sights on Oleksandr Usyk
Tyson Fury defended his WBC heavyweight world title with a comprehensive victory over old rival Derek Chisora.