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Boxing fans have hit out at John Fury’s moment with Mike Tyson.

John Fury has been ruthlessly slammed by boxing fans for his ’embarrassing’ exchange with Mike Tyson.

‘Big’ John grabbed plenty of headlines on Monday as Oleksandr Usyk’s team clashed with his son’s entourage ahead of their undisputed showdown on Saturday.

He headbutted a member of Usyk’s camp and ended up doing damage to himself as he bled from his head, with Saudi Arabia authorities making a decision following his moment of madness.

The ‘Gypsy King’ had a priceless reaction after witnessing blood gushing from his father’s head.

After the incident, a video of John’s callout of boxing legend Tyson emerged online, followed by a clip of his meeting with the former world heavyweight champion.

One video shows the 59-year-old calling for a showdown against the American icon while a second clip shows his interaction with him.

He’s been called out by fight fans on social media for ‘showing different energy’ to the 57-year-old after calling for a fight.

Seen as he’s the man on everyone’s lips Throwback to when John Fury called out Mike Tyson then met him in person and showed, let’s say, a different energy 😂

One X user slammed: “He’s all show it’s embarrassing.”

A second tweeted: “Big John is afraid of Mike Tyson and some.”

A third added: “Tyson couldn’t wait to get away from him.”

A fourth said: “Good old fashioned gobsh*te bully.”

A fifth wrote: “John’s a big dope.”

Another commented: “Big bully who has come off worse from nutting a kid. Embarrassing!”

Tyson will return to action on July 20 when he faces Jake Paul.

While he’s teased another fight after his pro bout with ‘The Problem Child’, a showdown against John seems unlikely.

Speaking after his headbutt, John apologised for his behaviour.

“Sincere apologies to everybody involved,” he said. “It’s just the way we are. Emotions and tensions are running high. He was a very disrespectful fella. If you come close in a fighting man’s space, you’re gonna cop for something.

“What matters to me is respect for my son and he wasn’t showing any of it. He mentioned my son and that was it, so he had to have it. It doesn’t bother me [bleeding], it’s what we live for, we’re fighting people. That’s a regular occurrence to me.”

Tyson Fury was seen using a crutch at an event to promote the fight on Monday.

Tyson Fury could be forced to pay a huge fee to Oleksandr Usyk if he withdraws from their upcoming fight at late notice after being spotted on crutches.

Fury, 35, is due to face Usyk, 37, on Saturday in an undisputed heavyweight title fight in Saudi Arabia.

It was originally due to take place on February 17 but Fury was forced to withdraw from the bout after sustaining a cut above his eye during sparring.

Fresh doubts were raised over the fight on Monday when Fury was spotted on crutches at a media day to promote the fight.

Footage showed Fury leaving the event on a crutch moments before his father John Fury headbutted a member of Usyk’s team, causing chaos.

The elder Fury emerged from the brawl with blood streaming down his face, while Usyk’s team member Stanislav Stepchuk was also cut on the head during the incident.

There has been little information over why Tyson Fury was spotted on crutches, although at present there is no suggestion the fight is off.

The ‘Gypsy King’ is expected to give a further update on his preparation for the fight at the grand arrivals for the event on Tuesday evening.

Should Fury be forced to pull out of the fight, he may be required to pay a huge fee as per the terms of staging the bout in Saudi Arabia.

During an episode of The MMA Hour With Ariel Helwani in February after the first fight was postponed, Saudi royal adviser Turki Alalshikh – the man responsible for bringing world-class boxing to the Gulf state – confirmed both fighters would be required to pay their opponent a huge sum if they pulled out of the second date.

“I guarantee both of the fighters £10m if someone escapes from the fight. This is the first thing, and the second thing – I guarantee a big fight on the same night for another one,” he said.

“Make the people around the world know if someone is scared and wants to escape from this fight.

“May 18 – we will have Tyson vs Usyk.”

Usyk’s promoter, Alexander Krassyuk, has previously expressed doubts over whether Fury will be ready for the rearranged fight.

He claimed in April that Filip Hrgovic could be drafted in to face the undefeated Ukrainian if the British fighter pulls out.

Hrgovic is scheduled to meet Daniel Dubois on June 1, but could potentially get the call-up for the undisputed showdown should anything happen to the WBC title holder.

Tyson Fury seen leaving media day on CRUTCHES before his dad, John Fury, confronts Usyk’s team 🤯

“Usyk has actually had a triple camp for this fight,” Krassyuk said.

“He started in September for the fight to take place last December. We showed up to the [Francis] Ngannou fight to step in the ring to announce the fight for the undisputed, but his team jumped and said he didn’t look that good, so Usyk gave him some space to prepare at his camp in Saudi Arabia.

“We were then meant to fight on Feb 17, then we were rescheduled for May.”

He added: “Tyson Fury has withdrawn four times already from this fight.

“Remember that we were looking to fight last April; he pulled out of it then, too. That’s why we fought Daniel Dubois. This will be the fourth camp we have had for Tyson Fury.

“I’ve not got too much confidence in the rematch happening, by the way. If Tyson Fury loses, will he have the confidence to step inside the ring again? Theoretically he can, but we all know what happened in the rematch with Wladimir Klitschko.”

In a whirlwind of developments that have rocked the boxing world, Mike Tyson has undergone unforeseen tests that have left everyone stunned, accompanied by the emergence of new rules that promise to reshape the sport. Meanwhile, Jake Paul has delivered a resounding message, adding to the intrigue surrounding the boxing scene.

Tyson’s unexpected tests have captured the attention of fans and pundits alike, sparking intense speculation about their implications for the legendary boxer’s future in the ring. The nature of these tests remains shrouded in mystery, but their surprising nature has underscored the unpredictable nature of Tyson’s journey.

Simultaneously, the introduction of new rules has added a layer of complexity to the boxing landscape, leaving stakeholders grappling with the implications for the sport’s future. As the dust settles, the boxing community braces itself for a new era defined by these groundbreaking changes.

Amidst the chaos, Jake Paul has emerged as a vocal figure, delivering a clear message that resonates with fans and detractors alike. Whether it’s a call to action or a declaration of intent, Paul’s words carry weight in a sport increasingly defined by personalities as much as prowess in the ring.

As the saga unfolds, all eyes remain fixed on Tyson, Paul, and the evolving dynamics of the boxing world. With each twist and turn, the sport’s future hangs in the balance, poised on the precipice of unprecedented change.

In a shocking turn of events, the highly anticipated boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson hangs in the balance as Jake Paul reportedly considers withdrawing from the bout. The catalyst for this potential cancellation? Allegations suggest that Jake Paul was knocked out cold during a private sparring session with the former heavyweight champion.

The boxing world was abuzz with excitement when the match between the brash YouTube sensation turned professional boxer, Jake Paul, and the legendary Mike Tyson was announced. Fans eagerly anticipated witnessing the clash between the seasoned veteran and the up-and-coming talent. However, recent developments have thrown the event into uncertainty.

Sources close to the situation claim that during a closed-door sparring session between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson, the YouTuber-turned-boxer suffered a devastating knockout. While details surrounding the incident remain murky, rumors suggest that Jake Paul was caught off guard by Tyson’s ferocity and power, resulting in a dramatic conclusion to the spar.

The aftermath of this purported knockout has left Jake Paul reeling, both physically and mentally. Reports indicate that he is seriously reconsidering his decision to step into the ring with Mike Tyson, questioning whether he is truly prepared to face such a formidable opponent. Sources close to Jake Paul reveal that he is grappling with doubts about his ability to compete at Tyson’s level and fears suffering a similar fate in a public showdown. This unexpected development has sent shockwaves through the boxing community, with fans speculating about the future of the highly anticipated matchup. While some argue that Jake Paul should push through his doubts and honor his commitment to the fight, others sympathize with his concerns and acknowledge the gravity of facing off against a boxing icon like Mike Tyson. In the midst of this uncertainty, representatives for both Jake Paul and Mike Tyson have remained tight-lipped, refusing to comment on the situation. The silence from both camps only serves to fuel speculation and intensify the intrigue surrounding the potential cancellation of the bout.

As the boxing world holds its breath, awaiting a decision from Jake Paul, one thing remains clear: whether the match proceeds as planned or is ultimately called off, the events of the closed sparring session have undoubtedly added a new layer of drama and suspense to an already highly anticipated showdown. Only time will tell what the future holds for Jake Paul and Mike Tyson in the ring.

According to reports, the producers of the contentious boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul are pressing for it to be held as a professional competition.

Last week, Paul, 27, caused controversy by declaring that he will be taking Mike Tyson, 57, in a live Netflix fight on July 20.

‘Iron Mike’ getting back into the ring with a fighter 30 years his junior appeared to be a display, but many were quick to express displeasure over the idea—especially in light of recent film showing him needing a walking stick.

He will be facing a YouTuber who is establishing a professional boxing career in Paul. The fighter has won nine out of ten fights, including devastating knockouts of former UFC stars Tyron Woodley and Ben Askren.

Therefore, many prominent personalities in the sport are worried that Tyson, who is 58 in June, will face off against a fighter as inexperienced and forceful as Paul.

Mike Tyson could reportedly be set to face Jake Paul in a professional contest this summer

Tyson will be 58 by the time he steps into the ring to face Paul, who is 30 years his junior.

And according to combat-sports journalist Ariel Helwani, Paul and Tyson’s bout may not even be classed as an exhibition, with promoters understood to be pushing for a pro contest.

‘They’re still working on a few important details based on the conversations that I’ve had,’ Helwani said on his latest MMA Hour show. ‘Is it pro or is it exhibition? They want pro, obviously that’s up to the Texas Commission. We’ll wait and see.

‘Weight, I’m told heavyweight. Rounds working on that as well.’

Former British heavyweight boxer Derek Chisora recently claimed that Paul and Tyson will be wearing headguards and using 18oz gloves in a sparring-style fight, a rumor which was shut down by Helwani.

Instead, organizers are reportedly keen for the bout to resemble a standard pro encounter – something Tyson hasn’t taken part in since 2005.

The former world heavyweight champion quit in his final contest 19 years ago, with journeyman Kevin McBride forcing him to throw in the towel on both the fight and his career before the start of the seventh round.

‘Iron Mike’ has not competed professionally since his 2005 stoppage defeat to Kevin McBride

Since then, he has merely competed in exhibitions over the last two decades, the most recent coming against fellow fight legend Roy Jones Jr back in 2020.

Eddie Hearn believes it will be ‘really sad’ to see Tyson return to the ring against Paul.

‘For me it’s really sad because Mike Tyson was one of my idols growing up, and to see him fighting at 57, 58… but I also understand that a lot of people are going to tune in and watch,’ Hearn told Mail Sport last week.

‘It’s an entertainment event, Netflix, great to see them involved in boxing. I think it will do really well. But it’s just not really one for me.’

Tyson Fury has said he intends to become the first ‘£500 million heavyweight boxer in history’ ahead of his titanic clash against Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday.

The two fighters will go head-to-head in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this weekend in a bid to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the world since Lennox Lewis.

Fury sustained a nasty gash above his eye during a sparring session, causing the original February date to be pushed back to May 18.

With his 36th birthday quickly approaching and a historic achievement just one win away, many would be forgiven for expecting the Gypsy King to finally make good on a retirement announcement in the near future.

But ahead of the clash, Fury stated his intention to fight another ‘eight to 10 more times to the age of 40’ and revealed his ultimate driver.

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Tyson Fury revealed that his motivation is to keep racking in the large sums on offer in blockbuster fights

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The Gypsy King will take on Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk (middle) in Riyadh on Saturday night

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The victor of the bout will become the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the world in 24 years

‘Happy days, with those fights I’ll become the first £500 million heavyweight boxer in history.’ He told The Telegraph. ‘Some legacy that would be.’

‘This is an important fight but again, I hate to say it because the boxing fans and the boxing purists and all them w******, they don’t want to hear it, but why do you think I box? For the money.

‘If anybody in this building, or anybody in professional boxing, tells me they don’t do this game for money, they’re lying to you, and I speak from the heart.

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‘I do it for the dough. The bigger the deal, the better. I’m a prize-fighting pugilist specialist. That’s what I do. I fight for the prize, whether it be gold bars, gold coins, cash, transfers, cars, whatever you want to pay me, pay me in bags of sand for all I care, as long as I can make a drink on it, deal done.’

The monetary might of the Gulf State and the passion of the Saudi minister Turki Alalshikh, make Fury’s ambition a realistic one.

According to the Independent, contracted to earn 70 per cent of the the total purse. And that purse is bulging at a value of £116million, meaning Fury is due to take home £81.2m.

However, he will have to donate £1m of his earnings to Ukraine, Usyk’s homeland, amid the invasion of Russia. That requirement is stipulated in his fight contract.

On Monday, tempers flared as the two teams crossed paths in the lobby of the palatial Riyadh Hilton Hotel at the first event of fight week.

Fury Snr became embroiled as members of Usyk’s camp repeatedly roared their man’s name at Fury’s entourage. Suddenly he turned on the smallest and likely the youngest provocateur and headbuttted him.

Big John stepped back with blood flowing from his forehead. Fortunately the rest of the angry crowd showed restraint.

His son missed the ugly action as he was giving an interview in a side room.

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John Fury (pictured) was left bloodied after an altercation with a member of Oleksandr Usyk’s team

John Fury puts himself head-to-head with Usyk’s team

When he was told Tyson said: ‘It is what it is. Not interested. Doesn’t affect anything. I’ve seen a lot worse.’

It is unclear as yet whether the Saudi Arabian police, who are famously severe, will take such a relaxed view of the actions of a man who served three years in prison for assault in England.

Fury Snr has only recently been re-admitted to his son’s training camp.

Jey Uso ticked a moment off his wrestling bucket list at WrestleMania this year when he faced off against brother and former tag team partner Jimmy.

The Usos have been staple pieces of WWE for a number of years now, but a feud started when Jimmy turned on his brother late last year at SummerSlam, costing him his world title match against Roman Reigns.

The clash culminated in a match at this year’s ‘Mania, with Jey coming out on top in what was a relatively short match that many argued fell below expectations.

Since then, Jimmy has been mostly absent from TV through injury while Jey continues to thrive as a singles star, though what the future holds for both men is unclear, with a potential reunion on the cards.

Speaking exclusively to Mail Sport’s Alex McCarthy, Jey outlined his feelings on the WrestleMania match, addressing the criticism, before opening up on the main event of night two that saw Reigns lose to Cody Rhodes on the back of a plethora of stars interfering, including the Usos.

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Jey Uso has opened up on the criticism around his WrestleMania match with his brother Jimmy

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The star has flourished as a singles performer but revealed time constraints impacted the match

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Uso revealed the bout was a ‘dream match’, with the star also involved in the night two main event

Alex McCarthy: Let’s talk WrestleMania, because we’re a couple weeks removed now. Last time we spoke, you were saying about the dreams you had for yourself and Jimmy… how does it sit with you for what you dreamed versus what played out?

Jey Uso: To be honest, it was still a dream match, just me and my brother. I kind of felt I kind of let the people down, though. It was all due to timing issues, so our match was fairly quick. Sometimes you’ve just got to roll with it. It is what it is.

I just try to look at the positive part. We checked that box off, me and Jimmy, for sure. Man, That’s the only thing, I wish, I wish we could have had a straight up wrestling banger. Sometimes matches run heavy, especially those big shows like that, you’ve just got to roll with the punches. There’s no heat, you can’t get hot at the other matches, everyone’s trying to go out there and do their thing, and it was all love at the end. I’m just glad we got that shot with with me and my brother in there, in a WrestleMania environment.

AM: Was there any idea to have your dad involved?

JU: Hell yeah, I always wanted my dad involved, whether it be a referee… I just don’t think my dad could have kept up, just getting up and down, because referees, they’re doing like, push up burpees the whole match too, they’re getting a great workout.

Maybe like a go home promo, just some kind of cool promo segment. There might be another time for it.

AM: Between the split to when the mania match happens, it’s quite a gap. Do you think that played a role in anything for people’s perception of the rivalry?

JU: It is what it what it is. I wish we could have put more time in, maybe mine and Jimmy’s angle. It gets so crazy, uh, especially around that ‘Mania season, especially with the big angle with The Rock coming back, Rock and Cody. That was great. Because everyone saw the angle change right in front of them, they literally were listening to the people, like the we want Cody chants. And I really liked how we just adapted to it, and WWE just switching on the dime like that.

Really listening to the fans, that was the first eye opener for me. Like, oh, OK, we are really rolling with the punches here. So that’s what we’ve got to do, just keep rolling it and make sure you’re ready.

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The Usos had come to blows when Jimmy cost Jey his title match against Roman Reigns at SummerSlam

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Jey revealed he had wanted to get the brothers’ father, Hall of Famer Rikishi, involved

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He opened up on his success as a singles performer since breaking away from The Bloodline

AM: Mondays, you have a main event Jey Uso. It isn’t just a name. Yeet, worked out, right? Was there any trepidation originally, when you come away from your brother and to arrive where you are now, does that exceed what your expectations were?

JU: If you watched the press conference with Cody, that’s where it got over I felt like. I’ve always been a tag team guy, always just doing my brother. So we always had each other to lean on. I’m now being on my own, trying to fly on my own, and then seeing how the people got behind me, or accepted me. They got the yeet, hey got with everything, the hand thing – I don’t know what that is – the theme song. I knew I wanted to keep day one ish, because, people were singing that. And it came from London, Money in the Bank, civil war. That’s the first time I heard them sing it.

I wanted to keep that, but back to the drawing board again. Switch the colour. I don’t want red no more, opposite of red is blue. I was going to go orange because no one wears orange like that. But it’s like, let’s do it. They gave me this avatar blue. I don’t know what it is, sky blue. But I ran with it, so it’s all good.

AM: Creatively and obviously doing that on your own as a solo guy within The Bloodline, from what we understand, you’ve got Heyman and Roman chucking in their their 10 cents, and Triple H. Working with Triple H as a solo capacity, has it been different?

JU: I’m actually more confident than ever right now. I took all the tools that they gave me. During the pandemic era, being with Hunter and Heyman in the room, just with The Bloodline, just us, going over and spitting ideas. I learned all that, and now I apply it on my own. And then working with Hunter right now as a single competitor, it’s cool. I feel like I finally, earned that respect now, and it’s all love.

Work seems easier right now, all that worrying stuff, being anxious all the time, it’s out the way. Now I just go out there and I’m on the if I’m on the card that night, I make sure I’m bringing energy. That’s just my thing. I just want to dial it up. During the show, when I come out, I feel like there’s a spike here. Even if you never watched wrestling, it was like, ‘Alright, who’s he? He’s got to be a main player’.

Jey Uso speaks on the ‘greatest Wrestlemania main event’ ever

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He detailed his role in Roman Reigns’ match with Cody Rhodes, which featured a number of stars past and present

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The Rock (left) and John Cena (right) were just two of the performers to feature in the match

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Jey described the bout as ‘the best main event in WrestleMania ever’, having watched some of it as a fan

AM: In the main event of night two, you’re involved in that, where you have your moment with your brother and trying to help out. That’s got to be a moment on the bucket list too. We’re talking Cena, Rock, Taker, Roman, Cody. Talk to me about being involved in that with those names.

JU: I didn’t even know what was going down. They told me, this is your part, his what you’re going to do. I’m like, ‘Alright, cool, I get to spear my brother off of stage, cool’. I’m so concentrated on my spot, then I don’t know what’s going down, then they tell me the rest of the what’s what’s happening. I made sure after I did what I did to hurry up and kind of get to the back so I could continue watching the match, because I automatically turned into a fan again. I think it was the best main event in WrestleMania ever. My favourite part might have been when Undertaker popped up.

AM: Some people, thought it was going to be Austin, just because of the rumours.

JU: I’m glad it was Undertaker, for sure.

Tyson Fury strives to become the first new undisputed world heavyweight champion for a quarter of a century expecting Saturday night’s fight here with Oleksandr Usyk to take years off his life. In fact, more years.

That is the price the Gypsy King knows he pays every time he takes one of his giant strides over the ropes into what is being promoted here in the Arabian desert as the Ring Of Fire. At 35 he is acutely aware that the debilitating effects of a gruelling battle worsen with age.

Nor is he in any doubt that the plunging of his own WBC crown into the furnace of Ukrainian war hero Usyk’s WBA, IBF and WBO world titles will be as scorching as they come.

When Fury sits back after acting up on the promotional stage as boxing’s showman supreme, so the parallel success of retrieving his mental health from bi-polar depression reveals itself.

Of this occasion he says: ‘I do believe that every time you enter the ring, you will leave with less than you had when you went in. Each (big) fight takes a little bit more out of you. It’s a good job that I live for today. If I thought about the future I’d be screwed. As Apollo Creed said to Rocky (in the movie) there is no tomorrow.

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Tyson Fury admitted that he believes every time he leaves the ring he returns ‘with less’ than when he went in

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He takes on Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday in Saudi Arabia in one of the biggest fights of the century

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Fury and Usyk will face off against one another for the right to be called the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world

Tyson Fury’s dad John bloodied after clash with Usyk’s team

‘In my faith (Catholic) there is no tomorrow, either. Jesus said that when he comes back it will be like a thief in the night. No time, date or hour announced. So be prepared for it at all times and live for the day. Because tomorrow ain’t promised.’

Fury emphasised that philosophy as he recalled lost friends and family: ‘There are a few people I’ve known who went to bed one night and didn’t wake up in the morning.

‘So I greet every day as a blessing. I enjoy every day. And whenever people ask me how I am I just say ‘’I’m alive.’’ That’s a good start to any day.’

Fury has a legion of supporters against judgemental critics of his ticket-selling exhibitionism and if he defeats Usyk he is expected to be favourite for the first time to become BBC Sports Personality it the Year.

As for taking huge bucks to bring this biggest of all fights thousands of miles away from his home fans, he references departed followers by saying: ‘If any of the people around my career are missing it means they’re dead. Because those not physically here can watch it live on TV.

‘I’m sure the dead have better things to think about than a boxing match. If they’re up there in heaven they’re doing heavenly things. If they’re in hell they’re burning.’

Conscious of his own mortality, he goes on: ‘For myself, it’s always one fight at a time. The last five years have passed like that. 2019 feels like yesterday. But my daughter was a little girl then and now she’s massive. When you’re doing your thing the years pass quickly. There’s talk of me having ten more fights. If so, I want them quickly. Ten fights in no longer than five years. Let’s rack ‘em up.

‘If you look back at the greats, at 35 they were told they were finished. Over the hill. Alright, I was probably a better fighter in my early 20s. Now, in my mid-30s, the fountain of youth has left me. Now I’m no spring chicken but I have the wisdom. I have to put youth to one side and use my experience and mentality.’

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Fury, 35, claimed he has to rely on the experience he has gathered throughout his career if he’s to beat Usyk

Starting this Saturday night if he is to make history by becoming boxing’s first undisputed world heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis.

Ironically against a rival title holder who is a year older than himself. Albeit that Usyk is generally perceived to have taken better care of himself down the long, hard decades.

Mike Tyson admits his body feels ‘s***’ and ‘sore’ as he prepares to return to the ring – but the 57-year-old has opened the door to more comeback fights after facing Jake Paul.

The former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world takes on the Youtuber-turned-boxer in a controversial fight on Netflix on July 20.

The two fighters came face to face for the first time in New York on Monday for a press conference that soon turned into a circus.

Tyson has been warned against returning to the ring, nearly two decades since his last professional fight. The 57-year-old has been posting regular videos of his training camp.

He claims he has been preparing to a soundtrack of funeral songs and he made no effort to hide the toll camp is taking.

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Mike Tyson said his body feels ‘s***’ as he gets in fighting shape for Jake Paul on July 20

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Tyson and Paul held a press conference in New York ahead of the Dallas fight in two months

‘Can’t wait for this to be Jake!’ Tyson trains ahead of Paul fight

‘My body is s*** right now. I am sore,’ Tyson said. When it was suggested that the former heavyweight champion was playing possum, he replied: ‘I wish.’

Tyson was asked for a message to those advising him against returning to the ring, which include Deontay Wilder.

‘I think the people who say that wish they were up here. Because no one else can do this,’ he said.

‘No one else can shut the sporting world down.’

Asked by Mail Sport if this return would be a one-off or the first of multiple comeback fights, Tyson said: ‘This feels like it’s going to be pretty fun so maybe we’ll do it again… let me take care of Jake first.’

There were few fireworks between Tyson and Paul, whose face-off included a handshake, a laugh and a few playful digs to the kidney.

‘We’re friends, there’s no doubt. But in the ring, we’re not going to be friends,’ Tyson added.

‘I really like Jake but he’s going to have to fight like his life is on the line because it is.’

Katie Taylor will rematch Amanda Serrano on the card at AT&T Stadium, while Tyson-Paul has been officially sanctioned as a professional fight.

It will be over two rounds, rather than the traditional three, with Tyson claiming: ‘I wanted the shorter rounds because I wanted more action.’

Tyson Fury‘s father John caused controversy on Monday when he was involved in a violent confrontation with a member of Oleksandr Usyk‘s camp.

The two star boxers are in Saudi Arabia where they will fight for the undisputed heavyweight world title on Saturday night.

Tempers flared as the two teams crossed paths in the lobby of the palatial Riyadh Hilton Hotel on Monday afternoon with Fury Snr becoming enraged as members of Usyk’s camp repeatedly roared their man’s name at Fury’s entourage.

Suddenly he turned on one and headbutted him, before stepping back with blood flowing from his forehead as he shouted: ‘We can’t be beat! We can’t be beat! I live for this f***ing s***! I live for blood, guts and horror! Blood guts and horror! I live for this s***, my boy lives for this s***!’

But, who was on the receiving end of Fury Snr’s headbutt? Mail Sport takes a look…

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John Fury was left bloodied after an altercation with a member of Oleksandr Usyk’s team

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Video footage caught a clash of heads between the two before blood poured down Fury’s head

The moment John Fury headbutts a member of Usyk’s team

The member of Usyk’s camp who clashed with the Gypsy King’s father was Stanislav Stepchuk.

Stepchuk is the son of Usyk’s cut man, who is effectively one of the people in the Ukrainian’s corner who helps to manage his cuts during a fight.

He is also known to be a good friend of Usyk and regularly posts in support of him on his social media account, while he has also shared photos with the Ukrainian.

Speaking to Mail Sport immediately before the incident, Stepchuk had poured cold water on Fury’s chances against his friend this weekend.

‘(He’s looking) not bad, but normal, looking normal,’ he said. ‘I think he fears Usyk, if it was Usyk (not me) he would not feel stability.

‘(He look like he has) lost maybe 10kg on last fight. (Will that help him?) No.

‘(I am so confident in Usyk) because he’s very disciplined and he has a dream and is focused only on training and winning (in everything) he eats and his rest and he believes.’

Then, speaking following the dramatic clash with Fury Snr, Stepchuk seemingly mocked him as he reflected on the incident.

‘He just exposed his mind, he went crazy,’ he told Seconds Out via a translator.

‘He gets mad from me only shouting Usyk’s name. I was a little bit shocked. I didn’t see that it was coming. It was an irrational movement.

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Stanislav Stepchuk, the son of Usyk’s cut man, was on the receiving end of Fury Snr’s headbutt

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Stepchuk is a good friend of Usyk and has regularly shared photos with him on social media

Stanislav Stepchuk on Fury-Usyk, prior to John Fury headbutt

‘I was just supporting our team. We were only shouting, “Usyk, Usyk,” I didn’t touch him. He went crazy… Yeah (I wanted to punch him), but because of the age difference it would not be very fair.’

He later added: ‘He should not look for an actual fight because he could have a heart attack and finish in the ambulance.’

Stepchuk also posted a meme on his Instagram story, where he further mocked his newfound rival.

He shared photos of both of them following the incident, which included limited marks on his forehead and blood pouring down Fury Snr’s, with the caption: ‘Gramps, I hope you’re okay? @tysonfury @gypsyjohnfury.’

When asked what had happened, Fury Snr said his was ‘minding his own business’ but become embroiled by how they were ‘disrespecting my son’.

‘All I could hear was, “Usyk, Usyk, Usyk”,’ he told the media.

‘Coming out with all that rubbish. He’s in my face, trying to be clever. Coming into my space, “Usyk, Usyk”, nobody’s bothering with them. I was only chanting my own son’s name.’

Fury Snr added: ‘I’m going to stand up for my son. At the end of the day, my son is the best in the world and I want people to respect him and give him the credit that he deserves.

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Stepchuk also claimed Fury’s camp was scared of coming up against a fit and in-form Usyk

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He mocked Fury Snr after the incident, both on social media and when speaking to the media

‘He’s the best in the world. And when people start saying this and saying that… when I was among them, all I could hear was madness. Some little idiot came forward in my space, he got what he got and that’s the end of it.’

Meanwhile, when asked about the clash, Tyson had said: ‘I didn’t see anything, I was in the room doing interviews, but I’m not here for all that, I’m here to get the job done and go home and rest.’

Usyk similarly missed the incident but Stepchuk explained his reaction as he added: ‘(He) was laughing. He didn’t give any comments. It was funny when we showed him the video.’

Saudi Arabian authorities have confirmed no charges will be pressed and no further action will be taken in regards to the clash.