TYSON FURY has revealed he applauded Sky Sports' Adam Smith when he slammed Johnny Nelson for labelling Oleksandr Usyk an 'average southpaw'. Nelson, who was cruiserweight world champion between 1999 and 2005, incredibly claimed last year that pound-for-pound superstar Usyk was not a standout boxer compared to other southpaws. Sky Sports presenter and commentator Smith […]

WILL he? Won’t he? We’re talking about Rory McIlroy of course, the market leader for Brookline with practically every bookmaker following his impressive Canadian Open victory. Winning back-to-back is notoriously difficult. But Rory was the last man to taste victory the week before a Major, and then land the big prize as well. That was […]

SADIO MANE has reportedly reached a full verbal agreement to join Bayern Munich. But Liverpool are yet to accept a suitable bid from the German champions. Fabrizio Romano claims Mane’s move to Bayern is closer than ever before. That’s because the Senegal star has struck terms on a lucrative three-year contract. Mane has made it […]

EYE-catching hats, towering heels and fancy dresses, Royal Ascot is back and glamorous racegoers are pulling out all the stops with their outfits. Revellers have arrived at the Berkshire racecourse for the second day of racing in the sunshine. Not only is Royal Ascot one of the highlights of the sporting calendar – but it […]

In an interview with Good Morning Britain on Wednesday, he said: “This is not professional boxing, this is pure entertainment, Hollywood-style entertainment. That is all it is – nothing more, nothing less. “The difference with the exhibition is you’re not there to win or lose; you’re there to enjoy it, have a good time and […]

RICKY HATTON'S comeback fight against Marco Antonio Barrera is OFF. The boxing legend, 43, was set to return to the ring for an eight-round exhibition fight at the AO Arena Manchester on July 2. Hatton had shed a staggering two-stone for the fight and even sparred with son Campbell to prepare. But now the fight […]

BOXER-turned-bouncer Julius Francis has the full backing of his employer after he KO'd a rowdy customer. The former heavyweight champ, who once fought Mike Tyson, floored the punter outside London's Boxpark Wembley while working as a security guard. Footage of Saturday's altercation, which showed a man become aggressive before being knocked to the ground, yesterday […]

BOOKIES are set to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee by donating the profits from one of the races at Royal Ascot this week to charity. All of the money made from tomorrow's Brittania Stakes at the famous racecourse will be gifted to a number of top charities. All profits made from win and each-way bets, […]

TYSON FURY has announced he remains retired from boxing despite insisting just hours before that he would return to the ring for the right price. The WBC heavyweight champion, 33, called time on his glistening career in April following his win over Dillian Whyte. Recent reports suggested that he could face the winner out of Anthony […]

FERRARI insist they’ve found a “short-term fix” for Carlos Sainz’s car problems after a disastrous showing at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The Italian team suffered a double blow as both Sainz and teammate Charles Leclerc were forced to retire in Baku. The latter's car started SMOKING after being hit by yet another power unit failure […]