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Frank Warren Hits Back at Claims Tyson Fury Broke Rule vs Oleksandr Usyk

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With Oleksandr Usyk putting to bed any questions about his talent in 2024, having dispatched of Tyson Fury twice in one year, the Gypsy King’s promoter, Frank Warren, has come out to deny the rumours that the Brit may have broken any rules in his losing attempt.

Boxing in 2024 produced some of the most entertaining fights in recent times. From Artur Beterbiev’s victory over Dmitry Bivol, Daniel Dubois’ knockout victory over Anthony Joshua, to Usyk’s double over Fury, there were plenty of shocks throughout the year.

Tyson Fury to fight Oleksandr Usyk in 'early March' as Frank Warren warns not to rule out Wembley hosting unification | The Sun

An outcome that was a surprise to some was a routine unanimous decision victory for Usyk, as the Ukrainian finished the year with a CV of wins that anyone would be proud of. Although it appeared the drama of this feud was over, Fury’s promoter, Frank Warren, has come out to deny the claims that the Gypsy King cheated by having his shorts up too high.

It was a rivalry that brought out the best in both fighters and had the respect of everyone involved, but Usyk proved to the world that he was the greatest heavyweight boxer on the planet in 2024. With Fury taking the first loss on the chin, his second loss didn’t sit as well. Believing he had done enough to win, his UD loss caught him off guard and left him with unknown plans for 2025.

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Best of Boxing in 2024: Anthony Joshua throttles Francis Ngannou to claim Knockout of the Year

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For all the artistry at the elite levels of boxing, the footwork and defense, the crisp combinations and pinpoint jabs, there’s nothing quite like a knockout. To see a boxer’s consciousness separated from their body by a thunderous shot is arguably the most visceral moment in all of sports. 2024 was a year that delivered some particularly violent knockouts, many of which came on the sport’s biggest stages. While there were epic KOs across all weight classes, the heavyweights stole the show this year. Our panel of CBS Sports experts sat down, debated and cast our votes for Knockout of…

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Getty Images In a year-round, global sport like boxing, there’s a near-guarantee that every year will produce several great fights. That was no different in 2024, with several viable contenders emerging in the Fight of the Year race. Making 2024 even more interesting was the fact that these great fights took place across a variety of weight classes and for both men and women — and many with the biggest stakes in the sport on the line.

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Mike Tyson admits to feeling depressing following loss to Jake Paul: “Now I have to get back to living”

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It hasn’t been easy for boxing legend Mike Tyson to return to private life after his fight with Jake Paul.

‘Iron Mike’ returned to the boxing ring for the first time in two decades last month in Dallas. While Mike Tyson faced Roy Jones Jr. in 2020, that bout was an unsanctioned exhibition contest. His fight with Jake Paul last month was a professional bout, his first since a stoppage loss to Kevin McBride in June 2005.

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: Who is fighting on the undercard? | DAZN News CA

Heading into the bout, many were concerned for the legendary heavyweight. However, all that worry was for nothing. In the end, the eight-round boxing match didn’t feature much in the way of action. While Mike Tyson won round one, he quickly faded, and was outboxed by Jake Paul en route to a unanimous decision loss.

Over a month removed from that night in Texas, the 58-year-old has largely remained quiet. However, in a recent interview with Fox Sports Radio, Mike Tyson discussed the bout. There, ‘Iron Mike’ admitted that he doesn’t really remember much of the fight. In the interview, he also took aim at critics who alleged the contest wasn’t real.

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2024 fighter of the year: Oleksandr Usyk

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While it’s often good advice not to follow the crowd, sometimes the crowd is on to something. That’s certainly the case this year, as heavyweight kingpin Oleksandr Usyk is almost universally being trumpeted as the premier professional boxer of 2024. There used to be a saying in Hollywood that script readers primarily look for reasons to reject a screenplay rather than to pass it along to higher ups. The same could frankly be said of boxing fans and journalists, many if not most of whom see the figurative glass as being half empty by default. Usyk, however, has come about as far as a fighter can to having a perfect year.

Oleksandr Usyk expected to take extended break into 2025 following back-to-back fights against Tyson Fury - MMA Fighting

The truth is that no one out there has accomplished what Usyk has during these past twelve months. The man became undispute heavyweight champion of the world, after all, a feat which hadn’t been accomplished in decades, never mind years. What’s more, Usyk won his crown by defeating Tyson Fury, the man who it could be rightly argued is the second best heavyweight in the world. Usyk then went on to best Fury a second time just before Christmas. Make no mistake about it, Usyk is Boxing Insider’s 2024 Fighter Of The Year for good reason.

Most who are honest would probably admit they never saw Usyk emerging as king of the super sized post-Klitschko heavyweight era. It was supposed to be a three way contest between Fury, fellow Englishman Anthony Joshua, and American Deontay Wilder. Yet, as is often the case in boxing, the unexpected happened.

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Attorneys for Mike Tyson cast doubt on accuser’s rape timeline

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ALBANY — Attorneys for famed heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson are questioning a key date in a federal lawsuit accusing the former New York resident of rape, based on the woman’s inability to remember exactly which year the alleged incident occurred.

Mike Tyson Teases 2025 Return with Unexpected Twist

The civil complaint against Tyson, which was filed at the beginning of a year-long grace period that waived the statute of limitations normally attached to sexual abuse claims, had alleged the victim was attacked by Tyson in the early 1990s, with a vague timeline provided for the incident.

The case was then moved to federal court in the Northern District of New York, where an updated court filing pinned the year the incident took place as 1991.

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Best of Boxing in 2024: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 1 wins Fight of the Year in heavyweight classic

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In a year-round, global sport like boxing, there’s a near-guarantee that every year will produce several great fights. That was no different in 2024, with several viable contenders emerging in the Fight of the Year race.

Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk rematch on 21 December says Saudi official - BBC Sport

Making 2024 even more interesting was the fact that these great fights took place across a variety of weight classes and for both men and women — and many with the biggest stakes in the sport on the line. Ultimately, two undisputed championship fights led the field when the year came to a close.

UNDISPUTED CHAMPION CROWNED | Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk Fight Highlights (Ring of Fire)

Our panel of CBS Sports experts sat down, debated and cast our votes for Fight of the Year. Let’s take a look at the results.

It speaks to the rivalry between these two generationally great fighters that their December rematch was also in contention for the top spot on this list. The first meeting between Usyk and Fury, which took place May 18, was to crown the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the four-belt era.

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Cross his heart: Usyk-Fury I is Fight of the Year

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What we want each time we sit down to watch a main-event prizefight is something historic, something violent, something unforgettable.

With stakes higher than any other bout of the past generation – the undisputed heavyweight title of the world – Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury delivered upon that promise in their first meeting, and that May 18 split-decision triumph by Usyk is BoxingScene’s Fight of the Year.

Fury v Usyk 2: Lennox Lewis backs Tyson Fury to win rematch if he is 'heavier' - BBC Sport

The value of that victory was seen again last week, when Ukraine’s Usyk 23-0 (14 KOs) topped the May triumph with a more convincing unanimous-decision (116-112 on all three scorecards) against the far heavier, taller and longer Fury.

Usyk, a 37-year-old former undisputed cruiserweight and Olympic heavyweight champion, has spent his career remaining in indefatigable shape while developing a master boxing mind that solved all of the best cruiserweights of his era, set up back-to-back victories over former champion Anthony Joshua and broke the spirit of young lion Daniel DuBois, the new IBF heavyweight champion.

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Mike Tyson responds to Jake Paul fight fixing allegations

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Following last time’s lackluster clash between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson, many fans questioned the fight’s legitimacy.

Since taking the sport seriously and garnering more attention than ever, ‘The Problem Child’ has had constant cheating allegations thrown his way. Those fixing claims have only strengthened with time and are arguably bigger than ever after his most recent win.

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Fans tuned in to Netflix in anticipation of seeing the Mike Tyson of old put on a show. Instead, they were treated to a 58-year-old retired boxer who looked every bit his age.

As expected, the boxing legend put on a losing effort against the much younger and hungrier Jake Paul. Despite Tyson’s age and mileage in the ring, some still believe he sold out for money and allowed his opponent to win.

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Oleksandr Usyk expected to take extended break into 2025 following back-to-back fights against Tyson Fury

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The top heavyweight in boxing, who currently holds three major championships, is looking to take an extended break heading into 2025 before even contemplating what comes next for him. Usyk fought twice in 2024 with a pair of wins over Tyson Fury that cemented him as champion and boxing’s best heavyweight but after spending 24 rounds in the ring with one of the best fighters of his generation, the Ukrainian fighter is ready for some much deserved time off.

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk confirm undisputed heavyweight world championship title fight will be next | Boxing News | Sky Sports

“It’ll be a very long preparation,” Usyk’s manager Egis Klimas told Boxing Scene. “After another 12 rounds with Fury, he needs a good, long recovery.”

While there’s no clear cut No. 1 contender for Usyk’s titles, Daniel Dubois seems to be the leading candidate but he has his own fight booked against Joseph Parker in February.

Dubois suffered a ninth round knockout loss to Usyk when they met back in 2023 but the 27-year-old British born heavyweight called foul after a punch dropped Usyk to the canvas in the fifth round but the shot was considered a low blow.

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Wallin tips Fury to beat Joshua

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Anthony Joshua versus Tyson Fury now looks likely for 2025.

The battle of Britain has eluded fans for many years and is now undoubtedly past its best before date, however it will still be a mega-fight that can fill a stadium.

Why it could happen now is because both men are out of the title picture and looking for big fights before retirement. Joshua lost twice to Oleksandr Usyk before going on a run of four wins to get a shot at Daniel Dubois’ IBF world title. He was knocked out in five. Fury has recently suffered the same fate against Usyk, failing to beat the Ukrainian over 24 rounds.

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It is now widely agreed that the match-up is the best out there for both men. How it plays out is anybody’s guess, but there are some shared opponents who can provide good insight.

Swedish southpaw Otto Wallin took Fury the distance back in 2019, inflicting a near-fight ending cut on the Brit before losing on the scorecards. After a run of six victories, he faced Joshua but was stopped inside five rounds.

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