Whoa! Congratulations on the arrival of your new baby, the third baby is here! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s family. Once more, God has done it…

 

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle declared a few weeks before to the birth of their royal child that they would not be disclosing any details about the birthing process.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are very grateful for the goodwill they have received from people throughout the United Kingdom and around the world as they prepare to welcome their baby,” reads the statement released by Buckingham Palace.

 

“Their Royal Highnesses have taken a personal decision to keep the plans around the arrival of their baby private. The Duke and Duchess look forward to sharing the exciting news with everyone once they have had an opportunity to celebrate privately as a new family.”

Notably, it was never announced where Meghan planned to give birth. This was a major change from the Duchess of Cambridge’s birth plans. For each of her three children, the media was notified weeks in advance that she would be giving birth at the Lindo Wing in London’s St Mary’s Hospital, where Princess Diana had also delivered. In contrast, Meghan was rumored to want a home birth, harkening back to a much older royal tradition (all four of the Queen’s children were born at home), though that was never officially confirmed.

Today, with the publication of Archie’s birth certificate, it is confirmed that Meghan gave birth at Portland Hospital in London.

Previously, several publications had reporting that Meghan’s son was born in a hospital. The Daily Mail’s Rebecca English first broke the news that Meghan had given birth in a hospital on May 6, reporting that the Duchess “was whisked off amid such secrecy that even senior royals weren’t told.”

“It is not known whether Meghan, 37, was induced but sources say she remained there overnight before her baby was born at 5.26am on Monday morning, with an elated Prince Harry at her side,” English reported.

By the time the royal family announced the arrival of the royal baby, Meghan and Harry were back at Frogmore Cottage, their new home in Windsor.

“The Duchess’s mother, Doria Ragland, who is overjoyed by the arrival of her first grandchild, is with Their Royal Highnesses at Frogmore Cottage,” reads the announcement. Naturally, that wording caused some speculation regarding whether or not Meghan had given birth at home.

The fact that the bulletin officially announcing the royal baby’s birth, which sat on an easel in front of Buckingham Palace, did not include the names of the doctors who attended to the birth, also prompted questions.

And The Sun’s royal correspondent Emily Andrews seemed to suggest that palace aides were unclear in how they addressed the situation.

“We were led to believe by palace aides that baby Sussex was born at Frogmore Cottage, but in fact he arrived at private London hospital the Portland,” she wrote on Twitter. “All other details still the same! Can’t wait to see a picture of him on Wednesday with his proud parents!”

Special Coverage : Prince Williams filled with Joy, Kate Middleton announced exciting news ” I’m Pregnant with 4th baby and am strong to overcome any sickness ” Blessing God

 

Prince William and Kate Middleton have three children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis together.

The future UK queen is reportedly suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum, which causes severe vomiting, during pregnancies.

 

In an interview back in 2020, Kate Middleton had said the illness meant she was “not the happiest of pregnant people”.

The Princess of Wales had said, “Yes, unfortunately. Lots of people have it far, far worse, but it was definitely a challenge.

“Not just for me but also for your loved ones around you – and I think that’s the thing – being pregnant and having a newborn baby and things like that, impacts everybody in the family.”

But, now Kate Middleton has received a piece of exciting news regarding effective treatments for morning sickness.

According to a report by AFP, a study has found that a hormone produced by the human foetus is to blame for morning sickness in pregnant women, paving the way to possible prevention and treatment.

Nausea and vomiting affect approximately 70% of pregnant women, according to the study published in Nature on Wednesday by researchers in the United Kingdom, the United States and Sri Lanka.

Professor Sir Stephen O´Rahilly, one of the co-authors at the university, said it was also good news for treatment.

Lead author Dr Marlena Fejzo, from the University of Southern California, said “Hopefully, now that we understand the cause of hyperemesis gravidarum, we´re a step closer to developing effective treatments.”

The Princess of Wales, wife of the British heir to the throne, Prince William, suffered from hyperemesis gravidarum during all three of her pregnancies.

Queen Camilla Is Watching Prince Harry Like A Hawk

Queen Camilla Is Watching Prince Harry Like A Hawk

He’s not going to be able to get away with anything, especially with her in the room. There’s a new report that says Queen Camilla is willing and ready to watch Prince Harry like a hawk. 

While it’s been reported that Prince Harry is hoping to sit down with his father King Charles and iron out some issues while he’s in London next week, it might not happen, or at least not on Camilla’s watch.

That’s because she wants to protect her husband from Harry and whatever stress he might bring upon him. Keep reading below for everything you need to know.

Royal Family News – Queen Camilla Is Watching Prince Harry Like A Hawk

According to a new report, Queen Camilla is being extra protective over her husband King Charles, and especially now that he’s dealing with his cancer.

As much as the Duke of Sussex wants to meet with his father so they can sit down and find a resolution between them, the Queen of England doesn’t think it’s a good idea.

One source close to the situation even put it this way, “When the two meet it will almost certainly be a longer meeting than last time when father and son spent just 30 minutes together. But Camilla is likely to be there simply because she feels so protective of her husband and won’t want him to be upset at such a difficult time.”

Royal Family News – What’s Next For King Charles?

The tipster also added, “Also, despite much that has been written, Camila is exceptionally diplomatic and good at dealing with difficult situations and difficult people.

 

If anyone can steer comfortably through a meeting with Harry, Camilla can – which is why Charles will want her there.”

Clearly, Queen Camilla is showing everyone – including Prince Harry – who is really in charge here. Now, whether or not Prince Harry does meet up with his father King Charles remains to be seen but at this point it’s unlikely that it will happen.

Tell us, what do you think about this story? Leave us your thoughts in our comments section below.

Also, watch this space for all of the latest breaking news. Come back to Celebrating the Soaps for everything you need to know about The British Royal Family.

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s marriage will last ‘years rather than decades,’ claims ex-Vanity Fair editor

 

Former Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter believes Meghan Markle and Prince Harry won’t make it ’til death do them part.

“I would measure the duration of the marriage in years rather than decades,” Carter, 74, told the Sunday Times in an article published Sunday.

 

The Air Mail co-founder added that he believes the Duchess of Sussex got everything she wanted out of her marriage to the prince in order to re-launch her Hollywood career.

“I think she has run rings around poor Harry and gotten what she wanted: notoriety, money and a title,” he added. “His usefulness to her diminishes daily.”

The Canadian journalist admitted that the “Suits” alum probably won’t return to television, but that she would be a perfect fit for Bravo.

Graydon Carter has very little faith that Meghan Markle’s marriage to Prince Harry will go the distance. Getty Images

 

“I would measure the duration of the marriage in years rather than decades,” Carter told the Sunday Times. PA Images via Getty Images
“If there is a ‘Real Housewives of Montecito’ show in the works, she’d be a shoo-in,” he joked.

Markle and Harry resigned from their royal duties two years after tying the knot in 2018. They moved to Montecito, Calif., where they reside with their two kids: Prince Archie, 4, and Princess Lilibet, 2.

Since then, Harry and Markle have set out to create an empire of sorts in the entertainment industry as they continue to rub shoulders with Hollywood heavy-hitters.

 

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The ex-Vanity Fair editor believes Markle has gotten everything she needed from their marriage to Harry. Getty Images Ms. Foundation for Women

“His usefulness to her diminishes daily,” Carter said of Harry. WireImage

Although Spotify cut ties with the Sussexes after they failed to deliver, Harry made headlines when he published his tell-all memoir, “Spare,” in January and Markle signed with WME in April. 

The duo — who’ve been estranged from the royal family since relinquishing their royal responsibilities and giving several interviews bashing the monarchy — sparked separation rumors in July.

A source told RadarOnline that they were “taking time apart” to rebuild their bond.

“They’re trying to figure out what hit them. Harry doesn’t fit in Meghan’s tacky Tinseltown world,” a source claimed, adding that Harry is hoping to “find himself.”

Markle and Harry live in Montecito, Calif., with their son Prince Archie and daughter Princess Lilibet. Netflix

The couple have been angling for a Hollywood reinvention. WireImage
However, an insider close to the couple denied the speculation that there was trouble in paradise, telling us, “It’s not true. It’s literally made up.”

Indeed, the pair have looked as in love as ever in several sightings over the past few months.

 

The Sussexes have been spotted showing lots of PDA in recent months. Getty Images for the Invictus Games Foundation

 

They got married in 2018. AFP via Getty Images
Harry and Markle showed plenty of PDA during the Invictus Games in Germany in September and they were spotted holding hands while enjoying a romantic getaway last month.

Over the weekend, Harry and Markle also looked cozy while attending Katy Perry’s final residency show in Las Vegas.

The couple celebrated Halloween days prior by taking their little ones trick-or-treating in their Montecito neighborhood.

 

 

BOXING fans are already fearing for Oleksandr Usyk after he showed off his strength training in preparation to fight Tyson Fury.

The former cruiserweight king faces Fury on February 17 in Saudi Arabia for all four world titles, a first in heavyweight history.

Oleksandr Usyk showed off his strength training in preparation to fight Tyson Fury
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Usyk gave fans an inside look into his training for the bout, picking up a heavy medicine ball and slamming it, used to build power.

But some were not so convinced, as one said: “Hope he doesn’t go for the knockout route.

“Nobody is knocking out Tyson fury the man is a real life undertaker. Box and move.”

Another added: “He will be like a rabbit in the headlights when Fury is looking across the ring at him.”

The historic title unification was set for December but first Fury, 35, faced ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou, 37, on October 28.

And he was astonishingly dropped by Ngannou and deemed fortunate to escape with a controversial points win.

It backdated the undisputed decider with Usyk, 36, who is looking to become a two-weight undisputed champion.

His manager Egis Klimas said: “Don’`t’ forget that as cruiserweight champion Oleksandr already held all four belts. Nobody believed that he could go so far in the heavyweight division.

“Nobody believed that he could come in and dominate the heavyweight division which is doing.

“I’ve been blessed to work with Oleksandr. Of course this means a lot to me. He’s a very good human being, he has no envy, he always smiles, is happy he enjoys greeting people.

“It is a pleasure to be with Oleksandr. This will be a great show. The biggest show!”

Anthony Joshua has lost his spark, Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte are still searching for opponents, Joe Joyce has been beaten… What’s next for Britain’s once-glittering heavyweights?

Wind the clock back two years and Britain’s heavyweight division was booming.

Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury held all four major world titles between them, Dillian Whyte had moved into mandatory position for the Gypsy King’s WBC belt and Joe Joyce was breaking onto the world stage.

There were even talks of Joshua and Fury fighting each other to finally crown an undisputed champion in boxing’s blue-riband division for the first time in two decades.

Alas, we are still waiting for that fight to be made. And plenty has changed since those days when Britain dominated the heavyweight scene.

Joshua has been beaten twice by Oleksandr Usyk, Whyte blew his shot against Fury, and now Joyce has tasted defeat for the first time as a professional after being stopped inside six rounds by China’s Zhilei Zhang on Saturday.

Joe Joyce became the latest top British heavyweight to suffer a setback after losing to Zhilei Zhang last weekend

Fury, to his credit, remains unbeaten, but his last fight against Derek Chisora in December was a mismatch and he hasn’t fought since, after failing to agree an undisputed fight with Usyk earlier this year.

The first part of 2023 has not gone to plan for Britain’s heavyweights, but can they turn it around? Sportsmail takes a look at what could lie in store for them over the coming months.

 Tyson Fury

Fury delivered a one-sided beatdown of Chisora at the end of 2022 in a fight no one was particularly keen on watching in the first place.

Tyson Fury is still unbeaten but his last fight against Derek Chisora was a mismatch

Yet many viewed it simply as a keep-busy bout, and when Fury went face-to-face with Usyk afterwards there was genuine optimism that the two premier heavyweights in the world would face each other in early 2023.

That showdown has been put on hold, though, after Usyk’s team pulled out of negotiations having grown frustrated with Fury’s demands.

This has left Fury looking for an alternative opponent, and he seems to have a couple of options on the table for a summer fight.

One is Andy Ruiz Jr, who the Gypsy King’s promoter Bob Arum has mentioned as a potential foe.

Ruiz Jr is best remembered for stunning Anthony Joshua in June 2019 at Madison Square Garden before losing the rematch six months later. Since then he has fought only twice, winning on both occasions.

A fight with Joyce’s conqueror, Zhang, could be next for the Gypsy King later this year

Then you have Joe Joyce’s conqueror Zhilei Zhang. The 39-year-old looked very impressive in taking out his British rival and called for a fight with Fury next.

Zhang has a huge following back in China, and a big-money fight at the Bird’s Next Stadium in Beijing could appeal to Fury. Zhang has also shown he’s not afraid to travel, making a clash in the UK, potentially at Wembley Stadium, a possibility.

Looking later into the year, there is the exciting prospect of Fury finally taking on Usyk, with Anthony Joshua meeting Deontay Wilder on the same night. Eddie Hearn has revealed talks have been held over staging a potentially epic night of boxing in the Middle East in December.

 Anthony Joshua

Joshua returned to winning ways against Jermaine Franklin at the start of the month but it was hardly the dominant display fans were hoping for.

The 33-year-old adopted a safety-first approach on his way to a unanimous decision victory, but insisted he wanted to remain active this year to gel with new trainer Derrick James.

He has since had a change of heart, announcing on social media that he will not be back in the ring again until December, but long-term rival Whyte is not convinced Joshua is telling the truth.

Should AJ keep his word and return at the end of the year, it appears likely that he will go straight into a mouthwatering fight with Deontay Wilder after Eddie Hearn’s bombshell about a potential double-header that would involve Fury and Usyk going head to head on the same card.

Anthony Joshua failed to impress in his last outing against America’s Jermaine Franklin

But Hearn has also admitted he would like to see Joshua have one more fight before testing himself against the division’s elite. This could mean a rematch with Whyte after they first fought each other as professionals in 2015.

The Olympic gold medallist came out on top back then, delivering a spiteful performance to stop Whyte in the seventh round. Perhaps stepping back in the ring with his arch-nemesis could get the juices flowing once more after he appeared to have lost his spark in that forgettable Franklin win.

 Dillian Whyte

Whyte finally got his title shot against Fury in April of last year, but failed to make the most of it.

After bizarrely starting the fight in a southpaw stance, the Body Snatcher struggled to get into the contest and was stopped by a vicious uppercut in the sixth round.

He returned with a razor-thin points win over Franklin in November, but has so far failed to line up another fight since.

Whyte was at ringside for Joyce’s defeat by Zhang on Saturday and was calling for a fight with his domestic rival.

Dillian Whyte was unable to beat the count after being sent to the canvas by Tyson Fury

Whyte beat Franklin last time out but is still yet to announce his next opponent since

Joyce subsequently lost, but that match-up could still make sense. It would be a crossroads fight for both men, with the winner moving back into the title picture while the loser likely edges towards retirement.

He could also challenge Zhang. The giant Chinese southpaw has burst onto the scene pretty much overnight despite being just weeks away from his 40th birthday, and Whyte may fancy showing Joyce how it’s done.

Then there’s the Joshua rematch. Whyte has plenty of options, but he needs to pick one quickly to get his career moving again.

 Joe Joyce

A win over Zhang would have left Joyce in prime position for a title tilt, but he is now back to square one.

While he is known for his toughness and showed plenty of it on Saturday night, the Juggernaut was completely outboxed and looked very one-dimensional.

At 37, he does not have time to rebuild and must go straight back into a big fight. He does have a rematch clause with Zhang and may feel he could do better the second time around.

Joyce does not have time on his side when it comes to rebuilding after his loss to Zhang

Yet Zhang’s style gave him nightmares as he could not miss with the left hand, and Joyce may be better advised to steer clear of going back in for another try.

An all-British showdown with Whyte would still be a very watchable fight, and the winner would put themselves in the mix for more big fights down the line.

Joyce made no excuses after his defeat and it is not hard to figure out where he went wrong. Now it’s just about whether he is capable of making the necessary adjustments to hang with the best the division has to offer.

 Daniel Dubois

Dubois is the exception when it comes to Britain’s top heavyweights as his career has moved forward over the past two years.

Back then, he was reeling after his first career loss to Joyce, but he has since turned things around with four straight wins by knockout.

There are still some concerns about his lack of head movement that proved a major issue in the defeat against Joyce, and he was sent to the canvas three times in his last fight with Kevin Lerena in December.

Daniel Dubois has bounced back from losing to Joyce, but will be a heavy underdog if he gets to fight Usyk

Dubois suffered a serious knee injury in that fight but still fought on and forced a third-round stoppage.

He is now in mandatory position for a shot at Usyk, and that encounter has been teased for late summer in the UK.

Dubois has improved since losing to Joyce, but would still enter the ring as an underdog against Usyk if that bout gets made.

Yet it’s a huge opportunity for Dubois and one that can’t really go wrong for him. If he wins, he becomes one of the best heavyweights on the planet. A loss would be a setback, but would show him exactly how far below the elite he really is, and at 25 he still has time on his side to work his way back into title contention.

Anthony Joshua has been training with Tyson Fury‘s former coach in recent times, Eddie Hearn has revealed.

Hearn, AJ’s promoter, spilled the beans on how top trainer Ben Davison has crossed camps between the British heavyweights.

Davison lived with Fury for 14 months as he fought mental demons, helped him lose 100 pounds and return to the ring in 2018, and drilled him to within a couple of scorecards of the WBC title against Deontay Wilder.

Fury dropped Davison after five fights ahead of his rematch with Deontay Wilder, where he finally won the belt in 2020, and years later Davison is working with one of his rivals.

Hearn told Boxing Social: ‘Ben is a small part of the team. They get on very well.

Ben Davison (right), Tyson Fury’s former trainer, has been working to help Anthony Joshua

Joshua is preparing for a fight in December – but it is not yet known who he will face in the ring

Eddie Hearn said that Davison has been ‘working behind the scenes tactically with AJ’

Davison worked with Fury for five fights, helping him return to the ring after a tricky period

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‘Whilst he is in the UK he will train with Ben and I think he’s very happy to do that. Derrick James at the moment remains the coach, happy with him. Couple of performances and building on that, no change in that respect.

‘Ben has been working behind the scenes tactically with AJ, he’s a fantastic coach and I think AJ feels comfortable whilst he’s in the UK working with him.

‘Ben is a fantastic coach, and I think that has the kind of mind that AJ would tick with.

‘AJ is the kind of guy who doesn’t like to be out of camp for too long, and there is a chance he fights in December. So if that’s the case, he wanted these couple of weeks just to sharpen his tools before he heads into camp in Dallas with Derrick [James].’

While Joshua usually works with Derrick James, he still has time to learn off Davison.

It is not yet confirmed who he will fight next.

Boxing fans have been craving the chance to see him in action against Fury or Wilder, while a rematch against Dillian Whyte collapsed in fight week earlier this year.  

Joshua is still without an opponent for his protracted December fight after being linked to facing Filip Hrgovic, Otto Wallin or Agit Kabayel.

Would he fight Fury one day? ‘It’s a challenge – but one I’ll be up for,’ he recently told Louis Theroux.

Hearn has also revealed how there has been contact with Francis Ngannou’s camp after he impressed against Fury in Riyadh.

Derrick James is Joshua’s principal trainer and will oversee his progress at a camp in Dallas

Davison has gained experience working with boxing’s brightest and most brutal competitors

Speaking on Mail Sport’s boxing podcast The Hook, Charlotte Daly said she felt that the heavyweight division has become ’embarrassing’ this year with a lack of blockbuster fights.

She said: ‘I think it’s really disappointing because this year has not been exciting for the heavyweight division as it has for the lighter weight classes.

‘I think the division gets in its own way because of contractual disputes and then even failed drugs tests now are coming into play as another factor.

‘I think years ago, the heavyweight division was kind of the bread and butter of boxing and now it’s become somewhat embarrassing. I think that fight with Ngannou, whether you liked it or not, has caused a lot of the backlog.

‘Boxers are being greedy because they want the biggest purse and the biggest money and that’s all they’re focused on.’

Tyson Fury has taken a swipe at Oleksander Usyk and the WBO, saying the governing body shouldn’t have chosen ‘some cruiserweight bum’ to top their heavyweight rankings ahead of him.

Fury is preparing for a huge rematch with WBC champion Deontay Wilder on February 22 in an attempt to win back one of his world titles that he gave up while he spent nearly three years out of the ring due to mental health problems.

His decision to fight the American has seen him removed from the WBO rankings completely, with Ukrainian Usyk instead claiming top spot shortly after stepping up from cruiserweight last year.

Tyson Fury has hit out at the WBO for making Oleskandr Usyk their No 1 challenger

Fury called Usyk ‘some cruiserweight bum’ having only recently stepped up to heavyweight

In a post on Twitter, WBO president Paco Valcarcel suggested that Fury should soon fight up-and-coming heavyweight Bakhodir Jalolov after seeing a video of the Uzbekistan fighter in action.

Fury responded, saying he might have considered had he not been ‘removed as the No 1 ranked WBO’.

‘Maybe if you hadn’t removed me from No 1 ranked WBO! And put some cruiserweight bum with one fight at heavyweight then you could have a say!’, the 31-year-old said.

WBO president Paco Valcarcel said Usyk was their top fighter because Fury was ‘not available’

Valcarcel replied to Fury, saying: ‘Champ we respect you a lot, but you aren’t available… that’s the reason WBO removed you from the rankings. By the way champ, good luck.’

Usyk has only had one fight at the top-weight division, a stoppage win against Chazz Witherspoon in October, but was awarded the mandatory position due to being the undisputed cruiserweight champion. And holding the WBO ‘super’ world title belt allowed him to jump ahead of rivals such as Dillian Whyte.

His position now puts him in pole position to face off against the WBO champion Anthony Joshua, who won all four of his world title belts back by outpointing Andy Ruiz Jr in their December rematch in Saudia Arabia.

The British fighter faces Deontay Wilder in a crucial rematch in Las Vegas on February 22

The winner could face off against Anthony Joshua should he overcome a fight with Usyk

There has been some confusion over who Joshua will face with his mandatories queuing up to fight him, but it looks likely that IBF’s top-ranked fighter Kubrat Pulev will be first in line.

Usyk is thought to be in talks for a fight with Derek Chisora first, before possibly taking on Joshua later on in the year if he emerges victorious.

Fury’s first fight with Wilder ended in a draw, as he survived to hear the final bell despite being floored by a huge left hand in Los Angeles.

If he wins the rematch in Las Vegas, a third fight between the pair has been mooted, with the eventual winner set to square off against Joshua for an undisputed clash, should the British star come through his mandatories unscathed.

Anthony Joshua has made a significant intimation that he may face Tyson Fury in September.

When AJ was asked by the BBC when he may return to the ring, he was supporting runners at the London Marathon.

Anthony Joshua stated that he might return to the ring in September.

AJ said he will ‘definitely’ get another shot at a world title.

He is waiting for the winner of Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk.

Joshua acknowledged that he is standing by to take on the victor of Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk.

On May 18, the undisputed heavyweight title match will take place.

Furthermore, the world champion and AJ may be matched for a possibly £200 million megafight.

“Boxing is changing a lot, there is a new player who is taking the world by storm, Turki Alalshikh,” stated Joshua.

“He is doing what he wants for the fans, it’s amazing.

So if the fans demand it, I know that he will deliver. I know the fans want me and Fury, I want that.

“I’m not going to give away plans, but he is a man of action.

“It’s coming, most definitely it’s coming.”

Asked if that is going to be his next fight, Joshua replied: “To be honest, he said be ready for September.

“Why he said that is because they have got a fight on June 1, all the heavyweights, five vs five, Eddie Hearn vs Frank Warren.

“And they have got Fury vs Usyk in May. And then they will have me in September. It’s unbelievable.”

Joshua’s latest update on the potential bout comes just days after meeting up with Saudi promoter Alalshikh.

Again teasing the blockbuster bout, they posed for a photo which was shared on X alongside the caption: “We are waiting for the result of Usyk vs Fury.”

Supporters have long been desperate for the two British heavyweights to go head-to-head – but AJ’s defeats to Usyk in 2021 and 2022 halted the chance of it happening.

However, talks appear to be alive again with the 34-year-old now on the comeback trail.

He has won his last four fights, including a demolition of Francis Ngannou back in March.

The UFC star-turned-boxer knocked Fury to the canvas in a narrow defeat just four months earlier.

SunSport understands Alalshikh and events group Sela – who sponsors Newcastle – could branch out to the UK and potentially host Fury vs Joshua at Wembley.

The chief was dubbed the “most powerful” person in boxing by Eddie Hearn.

Otto Joshua, the promoter from Saudi Arabia, Turki Alalsikh, said he is waiting to take on Tyson Fury or Erik Usyk.

Some of the biggest battles in the sport in recent years have been arranged by the boxing head.

Anthony Joshua and Turki Alalsikh teased a blockbuster fight.

AJ is ready to take on Tyson Fury or Oleksandr Usyk.

And he teased another blockbuster bout after meeting up with Joshua.

The pair posed for a photo which was shared on X alongside the caption: “We are waiting for the result of Usyk vs Fury.”

Joshua, 34, is back in frame for a title fight after winning four on the bounce since his second defeat to Usyk.

He most recently dismantled Francis Ngannou in devastating fashion to spark talk of a potential all-Brit clash with Fury.

The Gyspy King takes on Usyk first on May 18 and if successful he could later defend his unified heavyweight belts against AJ.

That fight could be worth £200million thanks to Alalsikh, who has bankrolled a brilliant resurgence of the sport, funding and demanding recent bouts between AJ, Fury, Ngannou, Deontay Wilder and Joseph Parker.

His influence and finances have blown apart the usual excuses for mega-bouts not being made – like broadcast and promotional rights and rows – and allowed Riyadh to host a gluttony of elite pugilism.

And SunSport understands Alalshikh and the events group Sela – which sponsors Newcastle – will branch out into the UK and potentially host Joshua vs Fury at Wembley.

Will AJ vs Fury actually happen?

Could we finally see Fury vs AJ this year?

Simply: Yes.

Before the Saudi takeover of boxing – spearheaded by Turki Alalshikh, would we have seen Fury vs Francis Ngannou, AJ vs Ngannou, Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker, Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn working together and shaking hands for photos?

Simply: No.

The rules, rankings, sanctioning bodies and broadcast and promotional disputes are all irrelevant when this much money is thrown at prize fighting.

How would it work?

It feels like the winner of Fury vs Usyk on May 18 will fight AJ as soon after as possible.

There is a rematch clause in the current deal for Britain’s WBC champ and Ukraine’s WBA, IBF and WBO king to meet and decide the first undisputed ruler for 25 years.

But it seems certain the belts will fragment afterwards – with a string of mandatory challengers due their crack at the four separate belts – so the clamour for AJ vs the winner might be bigger than the demand for a rerun for fewer belts.

Where would it happen?

It feels like every major fight is now going to happen in Saudi Arabia.

But don’t rule out a potential Fury vs Ngannou clash taking place at Wembley stadium.

It seems like the Saudis are keen to eventually host shows in the UK and that fight, at the home of football, would be some debut.

If Usyk topples the Gypsy King then the hype for him to face AJ for a third time will be far less intense.

Why this time?

It feels like we have twice come close to seeing the clash but there were simply too many hurdles and disputes in the way – similar to the way AJ vs Wilder still hasn’t happened.

But with Alalshikh now making Hearn’s Matchroom and Warren’s Queensberry play nice and letting Sky Sports, TNT and DAZN share the shows, there is far less to fight over in the boardroom and loads on to battle for in the ring.

And if Fury beats Usyk and rightfully demands a huge percentage of an overdue Joshua meeting, then the Saudi’s have the cash and the clout to hand him 99 per cent of the pie – to massage his ego and bank balance – and hand AJ as much extra dough as needed to keep everyone sweet.

Who wins?

If Fury sets up an AJ clash by beating Oleksandr Usyk – the mathematics and stats make it clear only a maniac would back Joshua to triumph in the all-English clash.

Usyk dominated AJ over two one-sided fights, on foreign soil.

The Watford man has enjoyed a spike in form and respect since linking up with new trainer Ben Davison but a 20st 6ft 9in Fury – who has just slayed the gap-toothed southpaw – would be almost invincible.

But in any major football derby or cup final the formbook is often aimed out of the window. And perhaps a rejuvenated hungry AJ could be too much for an undisputed and fulfilled Fury to handle.

Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn has described Alalsikh as the “most powerful man in boxing”, and he has claimed the world will want to see AJ take on Fury if the Gpysy King beats Usyk.

Fury and Usyk have agreed a two-fight deal but Hearn is confident Alalsikh will be able to broker an agreement if Usyk loses.

He said: “I never thought I would be OK saying I am not the most powerful man in boxing but I am not, Turki Alalshikh is.

“He is the biggest fight fan I have ever met and all he wants is the biggest fights and the biggest moments.

“Fury and Usyk have a two-fight deal. But if Tyson Fury beats Oleksandr Usyk in the first fight, the whole world is going to say ‘please don’t do the second fight’.

“It’s worth north of £100m for each guy. It’s the richest fight ever, the biggest fight ever.”