Tyson Fury will come out of retirement in 2026, says Saudi boxing chief
Saudi Arabian boxing chief Turki Alalshikh has suggested Tyson Fury will come out of retirement and return to the ring in 2026.
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Ronaldo tops Forbes’ list of highest-paid athletes for third year in a row
Cristiano Ronaldo topped Forbes’ list of the world’s highest-paid athletes for the third consecutive year and the fifth time in his career. Following his move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, Ronaldo’s estimated total earnings are around $275 million. The Portuguese forward increased his income by $15 million through off-field endorsements as well as lucrative sponsorship deals backed by his large social media followers: 939 million in total as of May. Meanwhile, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, who in March became the first NBA player to reach 4,000 career three-pointers, jumped to second place in the rankings with $156 million. Boxer Tyson Fury claimed third place with $135 million. Despite losing his world heavyweight titles to Oleksandr Usyk in December, Fury’s income has been boosted by partnerships promoting Maltese tourism and his Netflix reality show. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, reached fourth with $137 million, thanks to record-breaking signing bonuses and a lucrative contract extension. Meanwhile, Argentine Lionel Messi dropped to fifth place with $135 million — the same as last year — having moved to Major League Soccer side Inter Miami, as well as continuing to receive high-profile endorsements from Adidas and Apple. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, nearing the end of his illustrious career, came sixth with $133.8 million. MLB New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto came in at a remarkable seventh place, earning $114 million.
Sport-Ronaldo tops Forbes' list of highest-paid athletes for third year in a row
(This story has been corrected to change the amount of Tyson Fury's earnings from $135 million to $146 million, in paragraph 5)
Anthony Joshua’s ring return delayed by elbow surgery
Anthony Joshua’s return to the ring is to be delayed by elbow surgery that will prevent him from training for up to eight weeks.
Usyk to fight Dubois for undisputed title at Wembley on July 19
LONDON :World heavyweight champions Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois will fight for the undisputed title at London's Wembley Stadium on July 19, promoter Queensberry said on Sunday.
Eddie Hearn hopeful Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury could still meet in the ring
Promoter Eddie Hearn remains hopeful a fight between British heavyweights Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury could still take place.
No ring return for Tyson Fury, says promoter Bob Arum
Promoter Bob Arum does not think Tyson Fury will return to the ring after the former world champion announced his retirement in January.
Promoter Warren and Eubank Jr urged to resolve dispute over 'scumbag' rant
LONDON : British boxing promoter Frank Warren and Chris Eubank Jr have been urged to resolve their legal dispute over Eubank's rant about Warren at a press conference before Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol's undisputed light-heavyweight world title fight.