Issa, Author at USA Trendz

Fury fell short in his attempt to reverse the sole loss on his professional record when he was beaten on points against Usyk in Riyadh last month, seven months after suffering the same outcome to the masterful Ukrainian.

Some prominent figures have called for ‘The Gypsy King’ to hang up his gloves once and for all, although he refused to comment on his future in the immediate aftermath of his defeat.

The 36-year-old took a near three-year absence after dethroning Wladimir Klitschko in 2015, battling depression and addiction and retired after defending his then-WBC heavyweight world title with victory over Dillian Whyte at Wembley Stadium in April 2022, only to return eight months later.

According to The Sun, Fury has told close friends that he has no plans to leave the sport, insisting “It’s not over.”

BOXING

Mike Tyson’s retirement statements as family chat held after Jake Paul defeat

Mike Tyson looks to be retired from the sport of professional boxing, even if he hasn’t directly announced that he won’t return to the ring.

At 58, ‘Iron’ Mike has very little reason to return to the combat sports arena in a professional capacity. He’s achieved almost everything on offer in the world of boxing, lifting numerous world titles at heavyweight, enjoying an abundance of high-profile super fights, and making history in the first-ever Netflix-streamed event back in November.

He initially hung up his gloves up following a 2005 loss to Kevin McBride, a bout in which he refused to continue with during the sixth round. Speaking after the loss, Tyson explained: “I don’t think I have it anymore because I’ve got the ability to stay in shape, but I don’t got the fighting guts I don’t think any more.”

He added: “I’m just sorry that I let everybody down, I just don’t have this in my heart any more,” before adding that he was fighting to “take care of bills”. When asked if fans would see him fighting again, he added: “Yeah, most likely I’m not going to fight again. I’m not going to disrespect this sport by losing to this calibre of fighter.”

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Tyson Fury falls down world heavyweight rankings after second Oleksandr Usyk defeat

Tyson Fury has dropped two places in the WBO heavyweight rankings after losing to Oleksandr Usyk for a second time last month.

The Brit, 36, headed into his rematch with Usyk in Saudi Arabia just before Christmas at the top of the WBO’s rankings. But his failure to overcome the Ukrainian has seen him drop down to third in the pecking order.

While Fury has dropped on the WBO list, he is still No.1 with the WBC. He isn’t ranked at all with the WBA, though, as he ponders his next move following a second career defeat.

Fury and his team, including promoter Frank Warren, were furious after Usyk was given the win on points.

CELEB NEWS

Simone Biles Kisses Husband Jonathan Owens Ahead of Bears Away Game: ‘Good Day for Some Football’

Simone Biles and husband Jonathan Owens packed on some sweet sideline PDA ahead of his Sunday, December 8, football game.

Biles, 27, and Owens, 29, shared a sweet kiss ahead of his Chicago Bears away game against the San Francisco 49ers. Ahead of the matchup, Owens met up with Biles on the sidelines, where they each wrapped their arms around one another’s waists and embraced.

Biles also made sure to support her man in style, wearing a pair of navy-and-white sweatpants with “Owens” emblazoned across the waistband. She completed her look with a long-sleeved white T-shirt, matching heeled boots and a small silver handbag. Biles also wore custom bedazzled sunglasses, which featured a blinged-out “36” in each lens to match Owens’ jersey number.

After the game commenced, Biles went to watch from a private suite — and shared glimpses of her experience via Instagram Story.

CELEB NEWS

Tiger Woods comments on death of former Golfweek/USA Today reporter Steve DiMeglio

Former Golfweek and USA Today golf reporter Steve DiMeglio had numerous connections in the golf world, but he was proudest of his relationship with Tiger Woods, who he famously followed and chronicled.

When DiMeglio, who died at 63 after a two-year bout with cancer, was first ailing, Woods would check in with him consistently, and even sent him an advance copy of his popular video game.

DiMeglio traveled to a handful of tournaments over the past year, most recently to the Hero World Challenge in December in the Bahamas, which is hosted by Woods. He mentioned on social media that he was thrilled to be able to chat with Woods and caddie Joey LaCava.

On Wednesday, Woods used Twitter to pay homage to his friend.

CELEB NEWS

Novak Djokovic’s comments on Jannik Sinner drug scandal hit home more than Nick Kyrgios ran

Kyrgios described Sinner and Iga Swiatek’s positive doping tests as “disgusting” as he spoke to the media ahead of his return to action after a long injury lay-off.

The combative Australian has been an outspoken critic of Sinner since he escaped a ban following a positive doping test after an anabolic steroid was found to be in his system.

The World Anti-Doping Agenda have appealed a decision by the International Tennis Integrity Agency to clear Sinner of blame and Kygios piled the pressure on the defending Australian Open champion as he spoke to the media in Brisbane.

“I have to be outspoken about it because I don’t think there’s enough people that are speaking about it. I think people are trying to sweep it under the rug.

BOXING

2025: I’m targeting Tyson Fury, says Anthony Joshua

Nigerian born British professional boxer, Anthony Joshua says his target in 2025 is to beat Tyson Fury and become a three-time world heavyweight champion.

Joshua spoke with State House Correspondents after a visit to President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday in Lagos.

On his chances of beating Fury, he said: “We’ll see, let’s get in the ring. Only God knows, but for me, we’ll see in the future.”

The boxer said he was hungry for more success and would work harder to achieve his target.

BOXING

Is Mike Tyson Having An Emotional Reckoning?

What’s going on with Mike Tyson? Since being paired with Jake Paul, media reports consistently eat up every admission made by the former champion. The newest headlines slant toward Tyson being an athlete struggling with emotional turmoil post-fight. Is this really what is going on?

As most athletes do, following his match with Jake Paul, Tyson recounted to the media his experience and associated sentiments. To the chagrin of many, he surprisingly expressed satisfaction with how everything turned out. He even stressed why getting into the ring made sense, citing the powerful message for his children. As Mike Tyson is cited in a Us article,

It might not have been what many people wanted or expected to hear. Most will agree it was a commendable sentiment that shed light on his feelings, and it was his truth. Beyond that, it was a statement that gave credence to a boxer who, despite his advanced age and medical condition, followed through on what he said he would do.

BOXING

Usyk celebrates New Year with Zelenski, the Klitschkos… and Schwarzenegger

The heavyweight champion has returned to Ukraine, where he was welcomed by the country’s president. He had a video call with one of the great legends of action cinema

Oleksandr Usyk has already returned to Ukraine, where he spent New Year’s Eve in the company of various personalities from his country. After defeating Tyson Fury for the second time on December 21, the heavyweight king returned to his homeland as a true hero. On the last day of 2024, he was welcomed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who expressed on social media: “December 31. Welcome home, champion. We are proud of you!”

Shortly afterwards, it was the boxer himself who published his own New Year’s message, especially dedicated to his compatriots. “Last year we all had to face battles and victories, but I am sure that our greatest triumph is yet to come. For the new year I wish you all faith in God, in miracles, in yourselves and in your strength. Believe that light will always overcome darkness,” said ‘The Cat’, who added: “I wish you unity, tolerance and love for your neighbour. Let us argue less and unite more, supporting each other and those in need.”

BOXING

Joseph Parker Has No Doubt On His Toughest Opponent And It’s Not Wilder, Zhang Or Joshua

Parker first became WBO heavyweight champion back in 2016 with a victory over Andy Ruiz, and has remained near the top of the division for nearly a decade.

He lost his title to Anthony Joshua in 2018, but has had a career resurgence in the past 12 months, defeating Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang to earn himself another crack at world honours.

That comes in February, when he challenges Daniel Dubois for his IBF heavyweight title in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on the same card as Artur Beterbiev and Dmity Bivol‘s rematch for the undisputed light-heavyweight title.

While Parker may have shared the ring with Wilder, Zhang and Joshua, it’s another man that he deems to have been his toughest ever opponent, as he revealed to Carl Froch on his Froch On Fighting YouTube channel.