Anthony Joshua has revealed that a fight with Tyson Fury is in the works and will take place ‘sooner rather than later’.

The proposed bout has been dubbed as the biggest fight in British boxing history, and fans have long dreamed about the prospect of the two heavyweights colliding inside the ring.

However, other fights for both opponents have stepped in the way, while Joshua has suffered a number of setbacks including a loss to Andy Ruiz Jr and back-to-back  defeats to Fury’s next opponent Oleksandr Usyk.

Joshua, appearing as a guest on Good Morning Britain, was asked whether a fight between the pair is on the cards.

In response, he told co-host Susanna Reid: ‘It is the golden question, I’d say sooner rather than later.

Anthony Joshua has revealed that a dream British showdown with Tyson Fury is ‘in the pipeline’

Joshua said that Fury is part of his ‘journey’ as long as he can complete his ‘checkpoints’

British boxing fans have long dreamed of a fight between the Gypsy King (pictured) and Joshua

‘It’s in the pipeline, it’s been bubbling for a long time and it has to happen.

‘We are with you guys. We’re talking about it, it’s definitely going to happen sooner rather than later – mark my words.’

When asked for more information on what he means by the fight being in the pipeline, he added: ‘Not in depth like that (finding a location and date for the fight) but there’s a map.

‘For example, someone would say ‘these are the checkpoints’ and if I can complete these checkpoints then Fury’s part of my journey and I’m part of his I’m sure as well – it would be silly not to.’

Joshua’s next checkpoint is a fight against former UFC star Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia on Friday.

Ngannou poses a potentially dangerous opponent after the Cameroonian almost caused a shock against Fury back in October.

Despite being knocked down, Fury was awarded the victory in a controversial split decision outcome.

Fury will next step foot inside the ring in his delayed heavyweight unification showdown with Usyk on May 18.

Joshua has won his last three fights and will face Francis Ngannou on Friday night

Ngannou knocked down Fury in his first fight but lost in a controversial split decision outcome

Joshua met with Fury’s dad, John, in Riyadh, ahead of his fight with Ngannou later this week

Joshua recently bumped into Fury’s dad, John, in Riyadh, ahead of his fight with Ngannou.

When asked on GMB whether John also wanted the fight to take place, Joshua said: ‘I didn’t speak to him about it but I’m sure he does (want the fight) because as someone who is in the fight business, it’s just us going to work.

‘It’s an opportunity to work and this is what we do for our livelihoods. I’m sure he’s advising Fury to get in the ring, it’s a great fight, lets see who is the best of Great Britain and for the public it would be amazing.’

The MMA fighter was unstoppable by Fury, who narrowly prevailed on points.

On Friday, Anthony Joshua stunned the boxing world by stopping Francis Ngannou in the second round in a knockout after two knockdowns in the first two rounds.

It was a major wake-up call for Ngannou, who had gone from mixed martial arts to boxing and had lost his first two fights against two of the top heavyweights in the history of the sport. Although some think it was an anomaly, the former UFC champion performed far better versus Tyson Fury.

Tyson Fury thinks Francis Ngannou got “too cocky”

Before the fight, Fury had mentioned that he thought Ngannou had gotten too cocky following their fight together. After the Joshua knockout, Fury spoke about the fight.

“It was a fantastic knockout. It was a very rude awakening for Ngannou. He got a little bit cocky… He got knocked out, and that’s what a boxer should do to an MMA fighter.”

Essentially, Fury is saying that Joshua did what he himself should have done in the first fight against Ngannou. Many people in the boxing industry, including Top Rank CEO Bob Arum, believe that Fury simply didn’t prepare well enough for the fight. He underestimated Ngannou in a sense.

Joshua may have exposed Ngannou. It could also be that Joshua is simply at the top of his game, and Fury could be on the decline. An undisputed title fight against Oleksandr Usyk in May will tell all.

As will a potential subsequent fight between Fury and Joshua.

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‘Insulted’ Kate Middleton has ‘closed her mind’ to healing Harry and Meghan rift – expert

The ongoing rift between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and the Prince and Princess of Wales has become a subject of intense scrutiny and analysis. According to royal experts, the situation has reached a point where Prince William and Kate Middleton have seemingly closed their minds to the possibility of reconciliation in the near future.

Jennie Bond, a former BBC royal correspondent, suggests that Kate, coming from a happy and united family, initially believed the rift could be mended. However, after Prince Philip’s funeral, where Kate was seen encouraging William to engage with Harry, a heated argument ensued, dashing hopes of reconciliation.

Bond further states that Kate has been deeply hurt and insulted by the accusations and remarks made by Harry and Meghan in Harry’s memoir “Spare” and subsequent interviews. This includes Harry’s claims of Kate stereotyping Meghan and details of a disagreement over bridesmaids’ dresses that left Meghan in tears.

Another royal expert, Katie Nicholl, echoes similar sentiments, stating that Harry’s “snide remarks” about Kate have ruined their bond and broken a major royal rule of staying silent on family matters. Nicholl claims that Kate is “very disappointed” by Harry’s attacks, leading to a complete breakdown of their relationship.

The experts suggest that William and Kate, as a strong team, have concluded that the rift with Harry cannot be fixed in the foreseeable future. They have decided to move forward with their lives and duties, effectively closing their minds to the possibility of immediate reconciliation.

“While Kate and Harry used to be very, very close, there’s been a complete breakdown of that relationship. I don’t think Kate does angry. I think it is more a case of feeling very disappointed, very let down and feeling hurt knowing that she had no right of reply – and Harry knew full well she had no right of reply.

“I do know that William was very angry that Harry had drawn Kate into it when he felt Kate was blameless throughout. She acted very much as the peacekeeper, she tried to get the brothers back on an even keel and for Kate to be dragged into this mucky saga was upsetting for her and certainly did infuriate William.”

 

Meghan Markle’s former co-star claimed there was a ‘foul’ stench at Sussexes wedding

Rick Hoffman – who appeared alongside the Duchess of Sussex – said he smelled a foul odour whilst he was a guest at her and Prince Harry’s wedding in May 2018.

Rick Hoffman at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in May 2018 (Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Meghan Markle’s former Suits co-star has revealed there was a ‘foul’ stench at the Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry’s wedding at Windsor Castle almost six years ago.

53-year-old actor Rick Hoffman has opened up on his viral expression after he was caught on camera with what he described as an ‘awful face’ reports the Mirror.

The American star – who starred alongside Meghan Markle as Louis Litt on Suits – claimed he smelt something ‘really terrible and foul’ whilst at the royal wedding, covering his face to block out the odour.

He made the admission whilst appearing on the ‘Chicks in the Office’ podcast on Wednesday, explaining the reason why his face seemed ‘goofy’.

His expression went viral online shortly after the ceremony.

Opening up on what happened, he said on the podcast: “As time goes on, I’m starting to smell something really terrible and foul, and I’m very sensitive when it comes to that so I start to try to do this. Because I have a coconut vanilla moisturizer, and I like to try to cut it. How can I help getting away from this goofy face?”

Harry and Meghan kiss on their wedding day (Image: AFP via Getty Images)

Prior to detecting the awful smell, the star was sat next to Sarah Rafferty – who also appeared in Suits as Donna – and claimed he likes to ‘mess around’ with her and was doing ‘something ridiculous’ before she told him to ‘cut it out’

He added that after smelling the ‘foul’ scene, he returned to his Suits castmates and asked them if they could smell it too – but they could not.

He said: “I don’t want them to think it’s me because I’m so particular when it comes to hygiene. So I’m like, ‘Do you guys smell that?’ And they’re like, ‘No.’ So now I’m, like, literally by myself and I’m just going, ‘Mother…’ And that’s what they got [on camera].”

He then added that Meghan was aware he was ‘so sensitive’ to hygiene as he added: “Guess who knew that the most in the cast that I had an issue with other people’s hygiene? Meghan! Always knew and would always laugh about how I was so sensitive.”

The late Queen was not a fan of Meghan’s Givenchy gown which she said was “too white” (Image: OWEN HUMPHREYS/AFP/Getty Images)

His comments came after the Suits cast reunited for a new Super Bowl commercial which aired on screens last week.

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Gina Torres, Rick Hoffman, and Sarah Rafferty were seen in the advert for e.lf. Cosmetics but Meghan did not make an appearance.

The ad was directed by Zach Woods and saw the Suits legal team appear in Judge Judy’s courtroom.

Rick spoke about meeting the 81-year-old icon as he admitted feeling a little starstruck. He said: “I made a fool of myself. I literally became starstruck just because for years, I grew up watching her. And then ultimately, I was like, ‘I have to ask her to make a video for my mum’.”

It comes as it was confirmed that Meghan will not be starring in the new planned spin-off show of Suits.

Aaron Korsh, who created the hit legal drama, has scripted a brand new show about employees at a Hollywood law firm.

One character, Erica, seemed to have been created just for Meghan, but it seems the Duchess of Sussex is not ready to make her big acting return just yet.

Rick Hoffman as Louis Litt in Suits (Image: NBCUniversal)

Sources have claimed Meghan shut down the idea of acting in the project, but she did suggest being involved behind the scenes with her production company Archewell.

However, it is thought her idea was rejected by NBC. “Meghan was clear that she didn’t want to be involved as an actor.

But Archewell was trying to wiggle its way in as a production company on the spin-off. NBC has killed that idea,” a source told the Daily Mail.

However, other sources told the publication that Archewell would never have been involved in a reboot.

How Meghan considers herself the next Princess Di

The comparison between Meghan Markle and Princess Diana is a tired and reductive narrative that does a disservice to both women. Markle’s entrepreneurial endeavors and public persona should be evaluated on their own merits, not constantly measured against the legacy of her late mother-in-law.

The incessant scrutiny and dissection of Markle’s every move through the lens of Diana’s life is a shallow and lazy form of analysis. It reduces two complex individuals to mere caricatures, stripping them of their unique identities and experiences. This obsession with drawing parallels between the two women is a disservice to their individuality and the nuances of their respective journeys.

Markle’s decision to launch a lifestyle brand should be viewed as a personal and professional choice, not a calculated attempt to emulate or capitalize on Diana’s legacy. To suggest that her timing is a deliberate ploy to align with The Diana Award ceremony is a cynical and unfounded assumption. It undermines Markle’s agency and autonomy, reducing her to a mere pawn in a narrative she did not create.

Furthermore, the constant comparisons perpetuate a harmful and outdated notion that women, particularly those in the public eye, must be pitted against one another. This narrative fuels a toxic cycle of competition and judgment, rather than fostering an environment of mutual respect and support.

Markle’s journey is her own, shaped by her unique experiences, values, and aspirations. To constantly measure her against the legacy of another woman is not only unfair but also perpetuates a narrow and limiting perspective on what it means to be a public figure, a woman, and a member of the royal family.

Instead of fixating on superficial comparisons, it would be more productive to engage with Markle’s work, advocacy, and personal choices on their own terms. Evaluate her brand, her philanthropic efforts, and her public persona through the lens of their own merits and impact, rather than reducing them to mere echoes of a bygone era.

Ultimately, the constant comparisons between Meghan Markle and Princess Diana are a disservice to both women and a reflection of a society that struggles to view women as multidimensional individuals. It is time to move beyond this reductive narrative and embrace the complexities and nuances of their individual journeys.

 

The heartbreaking reason William and Kate want to reconcile with Harry and Meghan

The estrangement between Prince William, Princess Kate, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle has been a source of concern for many, but there is hope for reconciliation. According to reports, the future king and queen are open to mending fences, driven by a desire to ensure their children have a relationship with their cousins. This sentiment is echoed by Harry and Meghan, who also want their children to be close to their royal relatives.

The upcoming Invictus Games ceremony presents an opportunity for the brothers to reconnect, but sources suggest a face-to-face reunion is unlikely at this time. The relationship remains strained, with Harry expressing a desire to sit down with William, but the timing is not right.

Despite the challenges, there is a glimmer of hope. King Charles is reportedly eager to rebuild his relationship with Harry, a wish that William understands, even if his priority is protecting his family from stress. The situation is delicate, but the potential for healing exists.

Ultimately, the desire for reconciliation stems from a shared belief that family bonds should transcend differences. By keeping an open mind and focusing on the well-being of the younger generation, there is a chance that the rift can be mended, allowing the cousins to forge lasting connections and the adults to find common ground.

Meghan Markle’s announcement ‘crushed’ King Charles as he had ’20 minutes’ to process it

Prince Harry is set to return to the UK next week but Meghan will not be joining him.

 

 

Charles is open to a meeting with Prince Harry next month – but not Meghan (Image: Getty Images)

It seems that history is repeating itself as Prince Harry is set to return to the UK next week for a special Invictus Games event at St Paul’s Cathedral whilst Meghan Markle will stay at home with their children in the US.

This mirrors last year when Harry attended his father’s Coronation, and his wife remained at home celebrating their son’s fourth birthday.

 

It’s said that it was ‘a blow’ Charles when he found out about the developing relationship between his son and Meghan Markle back before they were married and had two kids together.

According tothe Mirror, the then Prince of Wales was “crushed” when he was told about the romance and that it was going to be made public just 20 minutes after he’d found out, two royal authors have said.

Charles had been preparing to meet the King of Bahrain and had been on something of a delicate tour in the Persian Gulf sovereign state in November 2016 when the news was delivered.

Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand said his team had spent months organising the tour, hoping it would be “covered significantly” by the media.

 

 

But he was then “crushed” when his tour was overshadowed by Harry and Meghan’s relationship.

The authors claim that Harry gave his dad just 20 minutes’ notice before releasing a statement that confirmed his relationship with Meghan – and then he had a go at the media to boot.

In Finding Freedom: Harry and Meghan and the Making of a Modern Royal Family, they say: “It was a critical moment that had been in the works for months.

“A statement from Kensington Palace condemning the Press and, in the same breath, confirming Harry’s new girlfriend would all but eliminate coverage of Prince Charles’s tour of the Gulf.”

The Mirror also reports the writers said: “The team at Clarence House, which had spent months putting together Prince Charles’ tour in the hopes that it would be covered significantly, was crushed.”

 

Meghan Markle breaks down in tears AGAIN in latest bombshell Netflix trailer documentary

Meghan Markle broke down in tears numerous times in the latest trailer for her £88 million Netflix documentary which was released today.

 

In a one-minute clip that will horrify courtiers, Harry airs the incendiary claim that insiders ‘leaked and planted’ stories about them, describes royal life as a ‘dirty game’ and – after footage appears showing his mother, Princess Diana – talks about ‘the pain and suffering of women marrying into this institution’.

In one section, the Duchess of Sussex can be seen in floods of tears, wiping her face with her hands while Prince Harry looks on.

In another moment, apparently filmed at the couple’s $14 million mansion, the royal mother-of-two can be seen looking up at the camera with tears in her eyes.

 

It’s for the first time footage of the Duchess crying has been released from the documentary ahead of it’s airing this week.

The first trailer saw Meghan in tears on a number of occasions.

Harry and Meghan dropped the second trailer for their bombshell Netflix documentary containing yet more barbs against the Royal Family, with the duke ominously threatening to ‘reveal the truth’ about their experience.

In one section, one person describes the couple’s experience as ‘about hatred, about race’ as a scene flashes up of an exasperated Harry, 38, holding a hand to his face as Meghan – who is seen heavily pregnant with their daughter, Lili – passes behind him.

 

The behind-the-scenes Netflix docuseries will debut on December 8, Netflix confirmed today.

In today’s teaser clip, Harry narrates: ‘It’s really hard to look back on it now and go ‘what on earth happened?’

‘There’s a hierarchy of the family, you know, there’s leaking, but there’s also planting of stories. It’s a dirty game.

‘The pain and suffering of women marrying into this institution, this feeding frenzy. I was terrified, I didn’t want history to repeat itself.

 

‘No one knows the full truth. We know the full truth.’

Billed as a Netflix global event, the streaming giant announced Volume I would be released on December 8 while Volume II will air on December 15.

The Royal Family have tried to put a brave face in recent days by insisting they would not be ‘blown off course’ by the documentary.

Contrary to claims that there are behind-the-scenes ‘crisis talks’ and plans to ‘hit back’ at yet another barrage of claims and accusations, senior royals plan a very much ‘business as usual approach’.

‘We are not going to be blown off course by squalls from across the Atlantic,’ a royal source told the Daily Mail witheringly.

 

The Mail on Sunday reported yesterday how the King and Queen Consort are ‘wearied’ by the constant attacks from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

Buckingham Palace sources said that there was ‘mounting frustration and exhaustion’ at the barrage of complaints that Harry and Meghan relentlessly and publicly make about their alleged treatment by members of the Royal Family.

 

 

The late Queen famously made clear that ‘recollections may vary’ over many of the couple’s claims – and that view has not changed.

Throughout the royal households there is a sense of ‘here we go again’ over the series.

But there is hope among the family that the ‘Sussex squall’ will blow itself out by the time the series ends and Harry’s upcoming memoir is published in January.

‘It’s likely to be a difficult few weeks but really after that what on earth more can they have to say?’ another insider asked.

‘It’s all going to start to become very “end of the pier” show if they are not careful, hawking around the same complaints on talk shows and documentaries.

‘Surely a time will come when even they realise they have got to get on with their lives? The rest of the family certainly want to.’

Indeed the King and the Queen Consort have a busy week ahead with several significant and long-planned engagements. Tomorrow the monarch is in Luton meeting community leaders and voluntary organisations who promote inter-faith harmony, something he has been promoting for 50-plus years.

At Luton Town Hall, he will be reunited with Festus Akinbusoye, Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, who was previously supported by his Prince’s Trust.

His Majesty will also visit the newly built Sikh Guru Nanak Gurdwara, speaking to volunteers and learning about their programmes for the community.

On Wednesday, the Queen Consort will invite seriously and terminally ill children from Helen & Douglas House and Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity to decorate the Clarence House Christmas tree.

She holds the magical event each year, personally serving up sausages and mash for the youngsters and this year has arranged a surprise visit from Father Christmas and his reindeer. ‘Their Majesties are getting on with what’s important,’ a source added.

Royal sources told The Mail on Sunday that Charles and Camilla were ‘not worried but wearied’ by the continued outbursts from the Duke and Duchess.

Since quitting as working royals and moving to California, they have criticised the Royal Family in interviews, including a high-profile show with Oprah Winfrey, and recorded the Netflix series.

Meghan Markle slammed for branding herself ‘one of the most influential women’

The new Sussex website was the topic of a panel discussion on Talk TV.

Meghan Markle has been criticised after referring to herself as one of the “most influential women in the world” on the new Sussex website. The Sussex.com website which is titled “The Office of Prince Harry & Meghan, The Duke & Duchess of Sussex”, says it aims to shape the future “through business and philanthropy”.

The new site launched with four sections. One about general information, one about Harry, another about Meghan, and one more called “news” where the couple share their latest updates on the events they attend, writes The Mirror.

In the section about Meghan, she is described as “a feminist and champion of human rights and gender equity” and someone who keeps advocacy for women and girls as “a constant thread” in her work.

The description goes on to say: “She has been named one of the most influential women in the world in rankings including TIME Magazine’s Most Influential People, The Financial Times’ 25 Most Influential Women, Variety Power of Women, and British Vogue’s Vogue 25.”

The new website was the topic of a panel discussion on Talk TV, with Ian Collins, JJ Anisiobi, Emma Woolf, Penny Smith, and Kevin O’Sullivan sharing their views about the rebrand, reports the Express.

Meghan and Harry in Canada together on Valentine’s Day (Image: Andrew Chin/Getty Images)

While some have criticised Harry and Meghan for using their royal crests as well as their “Duke and Duchess” titles, Ms Woolf said: “A. She was given that royal crest on her marriage and apparently she’s allowed to use it. B. They’re not flogging any mugs or tea towels yet on the website. They’re not yet ‘cashing in’.”

Meanwhile, Mr O’Sullivan criticised Meghan’s description as one of the most influential women, even though she did not make it up herself, but simply mentioned the awards and nominations she was given by the likes of TIME Magazine and Vogue.

The journalist said: “On that website, there are these absolutely pompous biographies of each other in which Meghan describes herself as ‘one of the influential women in the world’. No, you’re not!”

He added: “And they’re not allowed to use the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. It’s a royal title, he agreed not to use it. It’s a royal title, that’s true. Don’t peddle lies.”

Meghan Markle’s Touching Moment With King Charles Goes Viral

Meghan Markle’s relationship with her father-in-law, King Charles III, has become the focus of a new viral video after footage from the royal’s 2018 wedding to Prince Harry resurfaced on TikTok.

Meghan’s relationships with members of the royal family were pulled into focus in 2020 after the duchess stepped down as a working member of the monarchy alongside Harry and moved to the U.S. 

Meghan joined the royal family upon her marriage to Harry at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor, Berkshire, in England, on May 19, 2018. The couple met in 2016 and became engaged a year later. In 2024, they will celebrate their sixth wedding anniversary, and together they have two children: Prince Archie, 4; and Princess Lilibet, 2.

Little is known about Meghan’s relationship with her father-in-law, the king. In her 2022 Netflix docuseries, she described Charles as “charming,” but she did not attend his May 2023 coronation in London with husband Harry; it happened to take place on her son’s fourth birthday.

Uploaded to TikTok by user @europeanroyals_ on March 28, one of Meghan’s most-touching exchanges with Charles has gone viral, spotlighting the moment the then-Prince of Wales walked her down the aisle at her wedding.

 

Captioned “Meghan Markle walking down the aisle to marry Prince Harry,” the video has been viewed over 215,000 times on the platform so far. It features footage of Charles and his future daughter-in-law walking arm in arm as they approach the high altar at St. George’s Chapel where Harry was waiting.

 

The decision for Charles to walk Meghan down the aisle was an unusual one and received widespread coverage at the time. It followed a highly publicized set of events, which saw Meghan’s own father, Thomas Markle, miss the high-profile event following a paparazzi collaboration and medical emergency.

The father of the bride traditionally walks her down the aisle at her wedding. In Markle’s absence, there was speculation that Meghan’s mom, Doria Ragland, would step in to fulfill the role.

 

However, on the day, Charles met his future daughter-in-law halfway through her walk at the chapel and guided her to Harry. 

The viral clip has received in excess of 11,200 likes and over 140 comments, many of which have praised the royals and their interaction.

“The love the King shows Meghan is so special,” wrote one TikTok user.

“This was such a touching moment with the king. You can tell he liked Meghan. I’m sad she didn’t go to the coronation,” posted another, with a further comment reading: “Gorgeous wedding. The best royal wedding of all time.”

Main picture: The Duchess of Sussex smiles in the Netherlands, April 15, 2022. And (inset) with King Charles III at the royal wedding, St. George’s Chapel, Windsor, Berkshire, England, May 19, 2018. The now-monarch walked… Samir Hussein/WireImage/Dominic Lipinski/ – WPA Pool/Getty Images

It was in the 2022 Harry & Meghan docuseries that Meghan revealed she personally asked Charles to walk her down the aisle at her wedding.

“Harry’s dad is very charming,” she told viewers, before going on to note her own father’s absence.

“I said to him, like, ‘I’ve lost my dad in this.’ So, him as my father-in-law was really important to me,” Meghan said.

“So, I asked him to walk me down the aisle, and he said yes,” she added. “The whole thing was surreal.”

Charles has made few public comments about Harry and Meghan since their split from the monarchy. However, in his accession speech, given in the days after he became king, he made a touching reference to the couple.

“I want also to express my love for Harry and Meghan as they continue to build their lives overseas,” Charles said.

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