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Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury Mega-Fight Slapped With Another Setback

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Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua

For almost a decade, one of the heavyweight fights that boxing fans have most wanted to see is Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua. Even though the relevant parties who could put the fight together have been in negotiations many times over the years, for many reasons ranging from boxing politics to momentary retirements, the fight is yet to take place.

Days after Fury’s most recent fight against Oleksandr Usyk, boxing financier Turki Alalshikh made it clear it was his intention to book the huge all-British heavyweight showdown between ‘The Gypsy King’ and ‘AJ,’ potentially as early as the summer.

However, weeks after Fury’s second loss to Usyk, he announced his retirement from the sport which once again poured cold water on the fight. In recent weeks, though, Fury has been teasing another boxing comeback on social media, which would likely see him finally face Joshua, but, regardless, the fight has suffered yet another setback before it could even be discussed behind-the-scenes.

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua’s professional boxing records (as of 05/05/25)
Tyson Fury Anthony Joshua
Fights 37 32
Wins 34 28
Losses 2 4
Draws 1 0

Anthony Joshua to Undergo Elbow Surgery

Joshua’s surgery will likely mean his fight against Tyson Fury will be pushed back even further

Anthony Joshua

In recent weeks, there has been new hope given to boxing fans regarding a potential fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, however, that hope has now dwindled yet again as it has been revealed that ‘AJ’ will soon have to undergo surgery on his elbow, which could potentially keep him out of the gym for “six to eight weeks.” It pushes the fight even further into the latter part of the year, if at all.

‘AJ’ said the following to DAZN:

“I’m trying to get my body right. I have got to actually have a little surgery on my elbow. A small surgery sometime in May. I’m finalising the details. That will see me out of the gym for maybe six to eight weeks, and then when I’m healed, I will be back.”

Although the surgery which Joshua has to undergo is “little,” it probably unfortunately means that there is next to no chance of a fight against Fury happening in the summer, as had been rumoured.

It remains to be seen whether a fit Joshua could coax Fury out of his apparent retirement.

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Anthony Joshua Casts Doubt On Why Heavyweight Rival’s Fight

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Anthony Joshua Casts Doubt On Why Heavyweight Rival’s Fight Was Cancelled: “I Know The Truth”

Anthony Joshua has teased some inside information on the heavyweight scene.

The big-punching Brit is currently recovering from injuries and preparing for shoulder surgery before mounting a comeback, following a loss to Daniel Dubois in September of last year.

‘AJ,’ as one of the biggest stars in the sport, has options as to who he will face, one of which has been named as American Jarrell Miller. The pair have history dating back to 2019 when they were scheduled to fight but saw it canned when Miller tested positive for various banned substances.

Promoter Eddie Hearn recently said that the trash-talking Brooklyn native would be a potential opponent for Joshua should he come through Fabio Wardley. However, that fight was later pulled, with the promotion stating Miller was out due to an injury suffered during training camp.

In an interview with IFL TV, Joshua discussed the cancelled bout.

“And how come… I know why Fabio and Miller didn’t happen, but do you know why?”

When it was put to him that it was released that Miller had an injury, Joshua smiled and said that he had ‘the low down.’

“Is it? Okay. God damn. I could do your job better than you. Get me in front of the camera, I’ll give people the low down.”

Miller is yet to speak out on the cancellation or the injury.

Meanwhile, Wardley will now face New Zealand’s Justis Huni on the same date at the same venue – Ipswich Town’s Portman Road Stadium.

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Terence Crawford receives Mike Tyson’s backing after Canelo Alvarez fight announcement

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The ringside of the Times Square ring for the fight between Ryan Garcia and Rolly Romero was full of boxing stars and among the lively group was Mike Tyson, accompanied by Roberto Duran, Lennox Lewis, Bernard Hopkins, Keyshawn Davis, Shakur Stevenson and Terence Crawford

It was the latter that, in addition to the euphoria of the fight and Ring Magazine’s Fatal Fury, had a surprise that was revealed hours later when he appeared in the ring in Riyadh where Canelo Alvarez dispatched Cuban William Scull by unanimous decision in a soporific 12 rounds that did not deserve to be called a ‘fight‘.

In fact, the most exciting thing about that event in Saudi Arabia was precisely the presence of the native Nebraska boxer, who was present to officially announce -together with Turki Alalshikh- the long-awaited fight against the Mexican, which will take place on September 12 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

“Nobody can beat us. We are the best boxers,” shouted an excited Keyshawn Davis in the streets of Manhattan, referring to himself, Shakur and Crawford, a statement that ‘Iron Mike’ supported, knowing that the announcement of the biggest challenge of Terence Crawford’s career was approaching, so he joined in the euphoria of the moment.
Terence Crawford and Mike Tyson

And it’s not the first time that Tyson has referred to Crawford, whom he considers a ‘versatile boxer’ who will undoubtedly do much more against Canelo than William Scull, a woeful show that seemed more like a long-distance race than a boxing match on a morning to forget in Riyadh.

This is what the legendary Tyson said: “Terence Crawford has shown over the years that he is a great versatile boxer; he is going to be very successful. Great, great success.” Will ‘Iron Mike’ be a prophet and will the Nebraska native be the one to make the Mexican bite the dust in September?

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Claressa Shields Wants Canelo Alvarez to Share the Blame With William Scull Despite Dominating Win

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Rick Glaser put it succinctly: “Canelo fought another Jermell Charlo type in William Scull—a guy who didn’t come to win, just to survive.”  With the mega showdown against Terence Crawford now officially announced, Canelo Alvarez heads into the bout as the undisputed super middleweight champion. At The Venue Riyadh Season, he secured a unanimous decision victory over William Scull.

However, the headliner that followed the Jaime Munguia vs. Bruno Surace rematch and Badou Jack‘s first title defense drew harsh criticism from both fans and pundits. The reason? Many felt it was dull, uneventful, and lacked the energy expected from such high-stakes matchups. Scull spent most of the fight circling the ring, avoiding direct exchanges, while Canelo attempted to cut off the ring and corner his elusive opponent. The result was an uninspired affair that fell short of expectations. Much of the criticism targeted the Cuban-born Scull, who was seen as overly defensive. But not everyone let Canelo off the hook. Some argued that the Mexican superstar should also be held accountable for the underwhelming contest. Claressa Shields, for one, seemed to echo Glaser’s sentiment: “The paying fans deserved a lot better.”

Claressa Shields: Come on, this is boxing, not a track meet!

“It’s both fighters’ fault!” the two-time Olympic gold medalist stated emphatically. Referring to the strategic method of limiting an opponent’s movement, she added, “When you’re against a mover/runner—cut the ring off!” Clearly frustrated, the multi-division champion questioned why fighters often forget the essence of the sport: “This is the hurt business.”

Needless to say, most users who responded to Claressa Shields’ post seemed to agree with her take. One fan put it simply: “Talking facts here! Glad I’m not the only one with this opinion—it means more coming from you.”

Former title challenger Chris Algieri didn’t hold back either. He said, “This is the first time I’ve seen Canelo be old and slow.” Not all fans may agree with that assessment. However, it’s clear this wasn’t one of Canelo Alvarez’s most memorable performances. For many, it was yet another letdown following the underwhelming Times Square event the day before.

A present fight, haunted by past greatness

Claressa Shields

From the opening bell, the tone of the fight was apparent. Cuban-born William Scull relied on slick footwork, circling around the ring to avoid direct exchanges. Canelo followed, trying to cut off the ring and trap him against the ropes. But the rhythm stayed the same for twelve rounds.

Now that approach isn’t inherently flawed. The issue for fans was that neither fighter ever truly committed to a sustained exchange. It was mostly single punches followed by more circling and resetting. Claressa Shields hit the nail on the head. Scull, who became a champion last October, didn’t seem willing to take risks. But the bigger question many had was: What happened to Canelo?

Why didn’t he press harder? Where was the trademark aggression, those ripping body shots, slick head movement, and relentless pressure? Was Canelo just there? A half-hearted presence?

It brings to mind a far more assertive performance from decades past. On March 18, 1991, the legendary Julio Cesar Chavez, then on a 73-fight winning streak, faced John Duplessis in a welterweight title defense. Chavez didn’t wait around. Cutting off the ring, he hunted Duplessis down, punished the body, and forced a fourth-round TKO. Fans still remember how Chavez never gave his opponent room to breathe, eventually trapping him and unloading with ruthless combinations.

In a fight with undisputed status on the line, that’s the kind of energy fans hoped for from Canelo.

So, what do you think happened to Canelo last night?

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Joshua set to undergo ‘small’ surgery

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Anthony Joshua 

Anthony Joshua has hinted that he is still interested in a long-overdue showdown with British rival Tyson Fury even as he revealed he would soon be undergoing ‘ small’ surgery.

Reports emerged this past week that Fury could be tempted out of retirement for a ‘generational’ Battle of Britain and a bout with ‘AJ’ has always piqued the interest of fans.

Fury hung up his gloves for a fourth time in January after suffering a second consecutive defeat at the hands of Oleksandr Usyk, but speculation has mounted that he could make a dramatic comeback after returning to full training.

Fury’s promoter Frank Warren admitted the potential fight would ‘tempt all of us’ while reminding fans that ‘you never know what can happen in boxing’.

The  Mail Sport were able to get Joshua’s thoughts as he arrived to watch Canelo Alvarez’s victory over William Scull in Riyadh in the early hours of Sunday morning.

“We’ll save that conversation for another time,” Joshua joked in response to being asked if he wants the fight.

“I think what we’ll do for the viewers at home is go back over the years and find the same answer for the same question. Same , same, nothing changed.”

Joshua will need to return to full fitness before any concrete talks over a Fury bout can take place.

He hasn’t fought since he was sensationally knocked out by Daniel Dubois in five rounds in front of 96,000 fans at Wembley Stadium on September 21 after being dropped multiple times.

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Joshua has been dealing injury and told DAZN on Sunday night that he requires surgery.

“When do you want me back people? I’m trying to get my body right. I’ve got to have surgery on my elbow. A small surgery sometime in May,” Joshua said. “That will see me out the gym for maybe 6-8 weeks. As soon as I’m healed I’ll be back.”

Joshua expanded on his recovery in his interview with Mail Sport, saying:“ I’ve gotta do my rehab, really.

“My body has been through the works innit. If I want to be here for the long time I just want to make sure my body is really good before I get back into the ring.

“Sooner than later. I’m still training but I’m just kind of rebuilding.

“What it is basically… to be good is not enough in boxing, if you want to be a world champion you’ve got to be great.

“Throughout the last year or so, especially my last fight I was good but not great.

:To be a champion you gotta be ‘on your s*** basically and I need to step my game up.”

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Mike Tyson Delivers Honest Verdict On Devin Haney’s

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Mike Tyson Delivers Honest Verdict On Devin Haney’s Comeback Performance Against Jose Ramirez

Devin Haney returned from a year out of the ring to shut out Jose Ramirez and move to 32-0 as a pro. Former undisputed heavyweight world champion Mike Tyson was ringside calling the action.

Haney was last seen inside the ropes against Ryan Garcia in April of 2024, a night to forget in which he was dropped three times on his way to what was initially a points loss.

The result was overturned to a no contest when it was discovered Garcia had tested positive for a banned substance, however there was a general feeling that what went down in the ring would affect Haney going forward, regardless of his undefeated record remaining in tact.

He returned on the Ring Magazine Times Square card to face former unified super-lightweight champion Jose Ramirez who, despite his bests attempts, could barely land a glove on the American over twelve rounds.

Speaking on the DAZN post-fight broadcast, ‘Iron’ Mike agreed with the majority that the fight was a less than enjoyable watch, however stopped short of branding Haney in any way affected by the Garcia fight or the lay off.

Instead, Tyson said he was simply too good for Ramirez.

“Haney did his thing tonight … It was flat, but it was because Haney shut him out. That’s why. He wasn’t a match at all. He didn’t win a round at all. That’s why it was boring because it wasn’t competitive. He won so easy … I know he’s confident after this fight. Willing to fight whoever’s next … He was in great shape.”

Where Haney goes next is unclear, as the rematch with Garcia has lost an extreme amount of appeal given the latter’s loss to Rolando Romero on the same card.

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Anthony Joshua names four potential opponents for comeback fight

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FORMER two-time heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua has offered a mini insight into who his next dance partner could be.

The 35-year-old has not fought since his devastating defeat to Daniel Dubois last September, back when he climbed off the canvas three times before getting halted in the fifth round.

Dubois has also remained out of the ring following their thrilling encounter, with a scheduled outing against Joseph Parker getting scuppered last February.

The IBF titlist was supposed to defend his newly-acquired belt but, after suffering an illness during fight week, was ultimately forced to pull out of their contest.

Instead, the 27-year-old is now gearing up for a rematch with heavyweight king Oleksandr Usyk, who will look to reclaim his undisputed crown at Wembley Stadium, London, on July 19.

Usyk dethroned Joshua, 28-4 (25 KOs), with a comprehensive unanimous decision victory back in 2021, before edging a more fiercely contested split decision to retain his three world titles in their immediate rematch.

But while most would expect an eagerness from ‘AJ’ to take on the winner of Usyk-Dubois 2, he has graciously admitted, in an interview with BoxNation, that Parker is more deserving of the opportunity.

Meanwhile, with domestic rival Tyson Fury teasing a possible comeback on social media, it would appear that Joshua has not lost hope in the potential mega fight.

“Hopefully [the Fury fight] happens,” he told BoxNation. “The industry should not be left without it, and those [who are] interested should be able to witness it.

After expressing his interest in colliding with Fury, the Olympic gold medallist then highlighted heavyweight contenders Martin Bakole, Agit Kabayel and Deontay Wilder as alternative options.

Joshua’s next fight, however, appears to still be a fair distance away, as with elbow surgery planned for later this month, his layoff will likely be extended for a short while longer.

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Boxing legend Mike Tyson gives chilling answer to ‘100 Prime Tysons vs. Gorilla’ proposition

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Mike Tyson, during his boxing prime, was seen as an unstoppable force inside the ring. He became boxing’s youngest heavyweight champion at 20 years old and, not long after becoming a legal adult, was on top of the sports world.

Despite being decades past his physical prime, Tyson went the full distance with Jake Paul in his recent boxing return in November, falling by unanimous decision. While many quarrelled with the ethics of the fight itself, Tyson proved he still wields the signature toughness that made him one of the most feared men in the world.

In 1986, after Tyson offered a zoo $10,000 to fight a Silverback Gorilla, his proposition was declined, to no surprise. But almost 40 years since that proposal, Tyson discussed the potential showdown in weighing in on one of the internet’s hotly-contested hypotheticals.

Mike Tyson weighs in on ‘100 Prime Tysons vs. Gorilla’ debate

In recent weeks, the debate over who would win in a fight between 100 men and a Gorilla has taken the internet by storm. Top combat sports stars such as Daniel Cormier, Eddie Hall, and Conor McGregor have been approached with the hypothetical scrap.

A typical Silverback Gorilla weighs approximately 430 lbs (195 kg), making a fight with the animal an almost insurmountable proposal. But that didn’t stop Tyson in 1986, and during his prime, Tyson had a lot of reasons to feel confident.

Tyson captured the boxing world by winning his first 37 professional fights, including vicious knockouts over notable names such as Larry Holmes, Michael Spinks, and Trevor Berbick. After a four-year absence due to legal issues between 1991 and 1995, Tyson returned to the ring, stopping Peter McNeeley in just under two minutes.

During a recent interview with The Ring, Tyson was asked how 100 of him in his prime would match up with a Gorilla.

“The Gorilla’s in a lot of trouble, so much f—– trouble,” Tyson said.

Some boxing fans agreed with Tyson’s claim.

“Mate, 100 prime Mike Tysons might beat a few Gorillas I can’t lie. I swear I’m not trolling…this MFer tried to PAY a zoo dude to let him scrap a gorilla. Fearless, ferocious monster in his prime,” one fan wrote.

“That’s a lot of pain, man,” another said.

“With Cus training the 100 Prime Tysons the Gorilla has no chance.”

“He’s not kidding. He actually wanted to fight one 1v1 in his prime, so he wouldn’t be scared. 100 of him would tear that poor gorilla apart.”

UFC star Cory Sandhagen set to mimic Mike Tyson ritual before UFC Des Moines

Mike Tyson 

Ahead of his return at UFC Des Moines this weekend, UFC bantamweight headliner Cory Sandhagen revealed he plans to copy a Tyson-held ritual before his main event bout with Deiveson Figueiredo.

Sandhagen revealed he took a heavy dose of psychedelic mushrooms just weeks before UFC Des Moines to clear his mind in his final fight preparations. This was a common ritual that Tyson held during his boxing career, including for his legendary showdowns with the likes of Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis.

It remains to be seen if Sandhagen’s big gamble will pay off this weekend, but in either case, Tyson continues to be a massive influence in combat sports.

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Mike Tyson Says Heavyweight Legend Who Beat Him Would Have ‘No Chance’ In His Prime

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At the height of his career, Mike Tyson was the most formidable heavyweight on the planet.

‘Iron’ Mike was just 20-years-old when he became world heavyweight champion for the first time, knocking Trevor Berbick out in the 2nd-round of their 1986 showdown to capture the WBC heavyweight title and become the youngest heavyweight champion of all time.

He would go on to add the WBA and IBF titles to his collection with respective victories over James Smith and Tony Tucker, achieving undisputed status just a month after his 21st birthday.

Tyson was beaten by Buster Douglas in a sensational upset at the beginning of 1990, but he would go on to reclaim the WBC crown when he beat British boxing legend Frank Bruno six years later.

Whilst speaking on Larry King Live, ‘Iron’ Mike gave an honest assessment of his 1996 battle with Evander Holyfield, which he claims would have had a different outcome if he had fought ‘The Real Deal’ during his prime.

“To be honest, the way I’ve been, those guys know I sleep, I lose interest sometimes and things happen in my life and I lose my incentives, and these guys slip by they get wins here and there, but they know truly if they ever could assess me at my best or if I fought them at their best, they don’t stand a chance.”

Tyson suffered an eleventh round stoppage defeat to Holyfield, surrendering his WBA heavyweight title to ‘The Real Deal’. A rematch took place just a number of months later, although it ended with a disqualification after ‘Iron’ Mike sensationally bit the ears of his fierce rival during the third round, forcing the referee to call a halt to the infamous ‘Bite Fight’ at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

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Oleksandr Usyk snubs Joseph Parker when naming two preferred opponents for final fight

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Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois 

Oleksandr Usyk wants either Tyson Fury or Anthony Joshua for his swansong fight.

The Ukrainian superstar is set to face Daniel Dubois for the undisputed heavyweight titles on July 19 at Wembley Stadium in his penultimate professional outing.

It comes after the WBO Championship Committee voted to allow the four-belt shoot-out to come before a mandatory bout with interim champion Joseph Parker.

The Kiwi will be ordered to box the winner of the fight after its conclusion.

But Usyk has made it clear that he would rather box the faces of British boxing instead.

“Right now my focus is on Daniel Dubois and that is what I am working towards,” Usyk told the Daily Mail.

“But, for my last fight, I have two options. Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury.”

Asked which one he would prefer to box, Usyk replied: “Tyson Fury.”

Usyk defeated Fury on points in a pair of epic duels last year, yet ‘The Gypsy King’ still believes he should have got his hand raise in both contests.

Commenting on social media on Tuesday, he said: “Beat the f***** 2 times the world knows the truth.

“Any time, any place. sucher (sic) UK next time 100k people.”

Fury retired from boxing after losing to Usyk for a second time last December.

However, he sparked speculation that he could be eyeing a return by posting a video of himself and his long-time trainer SugarHill Steward in the gym on Monday.

“Just in the gym. I just bumped into somebody you might know,” he said before turning the camera to Steward.

He then gave the biggest indication he will reverse his retirement yet, by saying: “You know what is coming.”

Steward concurred: “You know what time it is.”

Boxing fans will be hoping that Fury is hinting at the long-awaited all-British showdown with Joshua.

Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh has had the grudge match at the top of his wishlist for some time, and was preparing an offer for the clash before Fury’s bombshell announcement.

A win there could elevate him into a trilogy bout with Usyk.

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