Tyson Fury launches rant over “cowards” and slams “excuses” in plea to Anthony Joshua

Martyn Ford will take on 'The Iranian Hulk' at a Boxstar Celebrity Boxing event at the O2 Arena.Ford's clash with Sajad Gharibi has been dubbed the 'heaviest heavyweight fight in history', with the British star seven foot tall and 23 stone, and the Iranian almost a foot smaller but at the same time, five stone heavier in weight.However, Ford, 39, won't be going in blind. Currently in the midst of a relentless training camp, he's seeing "improvement every day," and has promised to put on a show for fans that will testify how hard he's worked.And in an interview with the Daily Star, he's revealed that his decision to take on Gharibi, 30, delves deeper than a simple desire to compete.

Tyson Fury has spoken out for the first time since his fight with Dillian Whyte was confirmed for April with Cardiff being the most likely destination for what could be one of the biggest British fights of the 21st century.

Tyson Fury faces Dillian Whyte this year after the WBC officially ordered the world heavyweight champion to take on his mandatory challenger.

Eddie Hearn has warned Tyson Fury that the constant overlooking of Dillian Whyte has made their upcoming bout 'dangerous'.

Tyson Fury and Dilian Whyte are set to face off in the ring later this year with purse bids for the WBC-mandated contest to be confirmed on Friday.

Tyson Fury's WBC-mandated heavyweight title fight with Dillian Whyte goes to purse bids on Mexico City on Friday night.

The long-standing saga surrounding Tyson Fury's next opponent is set to finally come to a close, with Dillian Whyte getting his title shot.

Eddie Hearn has slammed Tyson Fury for ducking an undisputed clash with Oleksandr Usyk and promises Dillian Whyte will knock him out, amid reports of a fight agreement being finalised. The Matchroom Boxing boss blasted Fury, 33, for lacking the cojones to fight Usyk, 35, after the Ukrainian bested former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, 32, in November.Usyk claimed victory via unanimous decision at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with Joshua immediately exercising the rematch clause.Though the Watford warrior did agree to step aside for a first undisputed bout of the WBA-WBC-IBF-WBO era.But an agreement between Fury and Usyk could not be reached.It now looks likely Dillian Whyte, 33, will face Fury as mandatory challenger, with reports of a March showdown.And Hearn, 42, alleges Fury of running scared of Usyk and claims the WBC champion is gambling by ducking for an 'easier' fight."Fury doesn't want to fight Usyk, in my opinion," Hearn told iFL TV."Because he had the opportunity to do it through these discussions and really, when it came down to it, he really doesn't want to.Do you think Dillian Whyte will knock out Tyson Fury? Let us know in the comments section.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

Tyson Fury and his mandatory challenger Dillian Whyte is getting the go-ahead.The final deadline for the pair to agree on whether the fight will take place is set for Friday, January 28. But things are looking likely to go ahead after Fury called out Whyte on social media. There is still a bit of confusion about the fight with a rumour circulating that Fury could actually schedule a brawl with WBA (Super), IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk.

Tyson Fury has appeared to confirmed as he'll defend his WBC title against Dillian Whyte.

Tyson Fury's return to the ring isn't too far away now, although there is still some uncertainty surrounding who his opponent will be.

Tyson Fury has hit out at heavyweight rival Anthony Joshua, accusing him of blowing a £66m super-fight opportunity.

Tyson Fury, in his usual brash way, has mocked Anthony Joshua and his promoter Eddie Hearn for losing out on a supposed $90million as the drama over the next big heavyweight fight rumbled on. Fury had on Wednesday night been given a final 48 hours to secure an undisputed clash with Oleksandr Usyk, with him anxiously waiting to see if Joshua would agree to step aside from his contracted rematch with the WBA, IBF and WBO champion.But it appears Joshua has rejected the chance to step aside for that titanic fight, with Fury now confirming he is set to battle it out with Dillian Whyte next.Fury's news came after he taunted AJ and Hearn for their negotiating stance amid the heavyweight row on Wednesday night.Fury said in an outlandish Instagram post: "Had to do this video.

Tyson Fury has finally confirmed that he will be putting his WBC Heavyweight title on the line against Dillian Whyte in his first outing since completing his trilogy against Deontay Wilder.The self-proclaimed Gypsy King had been vocal in his criticism of both Whyte and Anthony Joshua in recent weeks, but has now put any confusion over his next fight to bed.Fury confirmed on social media on Thursday that he would indeed be facing mandatory WBC contender Whyte, who avenged his shock defeat against Alexander Povetkin last time out.While there had been talk about both Whyte and Joshua being paid to step away to allow Fury to fight Oleksandr Usyk, that has not been the case.Fury had said on Wednesday: "Joshua and [his promoter] Eddie Hearn are the worst businessmen in history - today they lost $90 million."And added on Thurday: "I can't wait to punch Dillian Whyte's face right in mate."I'm going to give him the best hiding he's ever had in his life boy.

Promoter Eddie Hearn has clarified speculation that Anthony Joshua is close to accepting a £15moffer to step aside from his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk to allow Tyson Fury a shot at unification.

Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte are set for purse bids at 6pm today unless Anthony Joshua agrees to step aside from his Oleksandr Usyk rematch. The clock is ticking on the chances of WBC heavyweight champion Fury facing WBA, IBF and WBO title holder Usyk in an undisputed clash.

UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has reaffirmed his desire of wanting to box Tyson Fury.

Tyson Fury's discussions with Dillian Whyte regarding their WBC mandated bout have rumbled on for a while and a conclusion could be reached this week.

Tyson Fury has sent a message to Anthony Joshua ahead of today's meeting on whether he'll forego his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk and step aside.

Boxing fans have given their reaction following reports that Anthony Joshua is ready to accept a £15million offer to step aside from his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk so that Tyson Fury can face the Ukranian in a unification fight.

Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte agreeing deals to step aside and allow the bout to happen.