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Conor McGregor and Tyson Fury’s purses compared – with clear winner

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Tyson Fury trumps Conor McGregor when comparing some of the combat sports stars’ biggest reported purses of their respective careers.

Heavyweight world champion Fury, who fights Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed titles in February, is one of the biggest earners in boxing. The Brit has pocketed multiple eight-figure paydays throughout his illustrious boxing career and has never been beaten in the ring, with his flawless professional record currently sitting at 34-0-1.

Former two-weight UFC champion McGregor is the highest earner to ever grace MMA’s leading promotion. His astronomical rise in 2015 saw him capture two world titles before becoming the first fighter to hold belts in two weight classes simultaneously in 2016. So let’s take a look at how five of his and Fury’s biggest paydays compare…

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McGregor didn’t pocket his first seven-figure UFC payday until competing for his first world title in the summer of 2015 when he fought Chad Mendes for the interim featherweight title. The Irishman had already notched up five wins for the promotion by this point and his short-notice win against Mendes earned him a respectable £2.5million.

Just five months after winning the interim belt, McGregor became the undisputed champion by knocking out Jose Aldo in a record-breaking 13-seconds. The win catapulted him to superstar status and also marked his highest UFC payday at the time, taking home £3.5million in his first fight that sold over one million pay-per-view buys.

McGregor was scheduled to fight for the UFC lightweight world title in March 2016, but instead faced gritty veteran Nate Diaz on short-notice after Rafael Dos Anjos withdrew due to injury. The fight marked his first loss in the promotion as he was tapped out inside three rounds, but he took home £4.3million for the fight.

‘Notorious’ avenged his defeat against Diaz later that year and earned slightly more than the first fight by pocketing £4.4million. McGregor’s flawless lightweight title win against Eddie Alvarez just months after defeating Diaz saw him take home £5.3million, however it’s worth noting that McGregor likely earned considerably more than this for his fights with the likes of Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier.

Official sums of those purses are unclear, whereas the five previous paydays have all been verified as part of the ongoing class action lawsuit against the UFC. McGregor’s earnings for 2015/2016 came to light in the newly released documents as the lawsuit was granted class-action status by Federal Judge Richard F. Boulware in August.

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Top Trainer Says Anthony Joshua Has A Better Chance Of Beating Fury Than Usyk Does

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One of the UK’s top trainers believes Anthony Joshua has got more chance of defeating Tyson Fury than Oleksandr Usyk, despite the fact that Joshua lost to the Ukrainian on two occasions.

Fury and Usyk have announced their undisputed title clash which will crown a first four-belt champion in the history of the division and a first sole title-holder since Lennox Lewis in 1999.

Meanwhile, Joshua has mounted a comeback to the heavyweight throne and will be eyeing up a showdown with the winner over the next eighteen months should he defeat Otto Wallin in December and either Deontay Wilder or Filip Hrgovic in 2024.

Adam Booth, who trained former world champions David Haye and George Groves, told the ‘Up Front’ podcast that Joshua has more chance in a bout with Fury that Usyk does.

Fury-Usyk takes place on February 17, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in one of the heavyweight division’s most hotly-anticipated showdowns since the turn of the millennium.

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Zhilei Zhang says his punches would be a ‘disaster’ for Tyson Fury after watching him struggle against Francis Ngannou

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Zhilei Zhang believes that Tyson Fury would not be able to cope with his power.

Throughout his career, Fury has found himself down on the canvas, but has always managed to get up.

First against Neven Pajkic, then against Steve Cunningham, he was dropped four times across three fights by Deontay Wilder and most recently ‘The Gypsy King’ was floored by former UFC heavyweight champion and boxing debutante Francis Ngannou.

With that being said, Fury is still undefeated, but Zhang is confident that against him, the Brit would not hear the final bell.

After watching Fury’s fight against Ngannou, Zhang told the Town Bizznizz sports and ent YouTube channel: “I think Tyson Fury probably never trained for the Ngannou fight. It was not the Fury we know, it was a totally different person.

“If you look at his career, he’s got hit, he’s got dropped, and my punches are not a joke.

“When my punches land, it’s going to be a disaster for him.”

This comes as following his duo of knockout victories over Joe Joyce earlier this year, Zhang now wants to take on the big names in the heavyweight division, including Fury.

“I always wanted to get the big four names,” Zhang continued. “Fury, Oleksandr Usyk, Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder but they don’t want to fight me. They are running away from me.”

Unfortunately for Zhang, it may not be a case of the other heavyweights running from him, rather there is just a long list of potential opponents and they are all otherwise occupied.

Joshua’s next fight will come against Otto Wallin, while Wilder will take on Joseph Parker on the same card on December 23 in Saudi Arabia, with a view that should they emerge victorious, both AJ and ‘The Bronze Bomber’ will clash next year.

Meanwhile, Fury and Usyk are due to battle it out for the undisputed heavyweight world titles on February 17.

And then the obvious next step would be for the winner of that fight to go head-to-head with the winner of a potential Joshua vs Wilder clash.

Although, boxing is notoriously unpredictable, so Zhang will be hoping that somewhere along the line one of these bouts doesn’t go to plan and he can secure a dream fight.

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Tyson Fury calls out Hollywood A-lister Ryan Reynolds for a FIGHT after Wrexham hammered his hometown club Morecambe 6-0 in League Two… following up a warning he sent the co-owner back in September

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Tyson Fury has challenged Ryan Reynolds to a fight following Wrexham’s 6-0 victory over Morecambe.

Fury lives in Morecambe and wasn’t happy after his local side suffered a heavy defeat in League Two away to Wrexham, who are co-owned by Reynolds.

An own goal from Joel Senior saw Wrexham take an early lead, with Paul Mullin hitting a hat-trick, while Jacob Mendy and James Jones also managed to get on the scoresheet.

Wrexham are in second place in League Two, while Morecambe are 12th.

Following the game Fury took to Instagram and posted a mocked up image of himself fighting Reynolds’ Deadpool character.

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Eddie Hearn says Tyson Fury is in ‘DECLINE’ as he makes major U-turn on Oleksandr Usyk fight prediction

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The Gypsy King looked a shell of his former self in his clash with former UFC star Ngannou

Fury, 35, was dropped by the former UFC heavyweight champion in the third round of their Riyadh Rumble, in which he looked devoid of ideas.

The Morecambe warrior will look to become the undisputed king of the heavyweights against Oleksandr Usyk in February following his horror show against Ngannou.

And Hearn reckons Fury will enter the unification fight somewhat of a shell of the fighter he was when he was his peak.

He told Boxing Social: “I think Tyson Fury, Look, there are a lot of signs that he might be in decline after the Ngannou fight.

That being said, Hearn believes Fury will be too much for former undisputed cruiserweight king Usyk too handle if he takes the fight seriously.

He continued: “But if he is back to his best, if he is firing on all cylinders, I do expect him to win that fight.”

Hearn’s latest prediction for the fight is in stark contrast to initial assessment of the dust-up.

He said: “Usyk is a special breed, we’ve [Anthony Joshua] had two cracks at him.

“Usyk-Fury is a mismatch, no one wants to see it.”

Hearn’s concerns about Fury’s recent displays are also shared by the WBC heavyweight king’s dad John.

He said: “The 17th February is the date they have got to work towards.

“But in my opinion, Tyson needs a bit more time to get his conditioning right and his weight right.

“For me, it looked like he had lost 20lbs of muscle last time. Something was wrong.

“For my money, his last three fights, I have seen a bit of decline. Not a decline in ability but a decline in strength, power and physical condition.

“I don’t know what they are doing up there, you have to address it. He didn’t look himself out in Saudi.

“He didn’t look right, everything had changed about him, his demeanour, his body. I was puzzled.

“He said he had been training but there is training and there is training.

“If you’re going at your own pace no one is going to tell you otherwise, no one is going to offend you or kick you up the backside.

“No one can teach Tyson how to box, or teach him more than he knows. All they can do is put some muscle on there and make his body rock solid.

“For my money he looked fat-thin, he should have been better, a bit heavier with a lot more muscle.

“Tyson is a mammoth fella. He needs to power up in the body department and the only way you do that is a proper course and they take time and we don’t have the time.”

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Fans Have A Field Day As Comedian Does Spot-On Impersonations Of Tyson Fury, Eddie Hearn And Katie Taylor In Recent Clip

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With a comedic flair that adds a touch of humor to life, Al Foran showcased his exceptional talent through spot-on impressions of boxing icons Katie Taylor, Tyson Fury, and promoter Eddie Hearn, leaving boxing enthusiasts both amused and impressed. Foran’s prowess extends beyond the ring, as evidenced by his substantial social media following.

Boasting approximately 130,000 followers on Twitter and 117,000 on Instagram, he has cultivated a sizable fan base. Additionally, Foran shares his comedic genius with around 25,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel. The fans praised him for his talent and even pointed out their favorite impressions.

Fans react to Al Foran’s comical mimicry of Tyson Fury and Katie Taylor

Al Foran recently had an interview with Boxing Social, where he started with the impression of Tyson Fury. Then he did Eddie Hearn, proceeding to entertain more with a little Eddie Murphy. And then he imitated the deep baritone of John Fury. Later, he also did impressions of Mike Tyson, Conor McGregor, Tommy Fury, Kell Brook, and Chris Eubank and ended the segment with Katie Taylor. The fans were baffled by his skills.

Another fan stated that Foran needs to work on his Eddie Hearn impression, and they seemed to like the other ones. They wrote, “‘Eddie Hearn’ needs a bit of work.”

One fan wrote in the comments section that their favorite mimicry was of Katie Taylor, as they couldn’t control their laughter at that time. They wrote, “The Katie Taylor got me dying.”

A fan mentioned that they found the mimicry artist, Al Foran, quite funny and interesting. They wrote, “This bloke is so funny and good.”

An Instagram user mentioned that Foran’s impression of Eddie Murphy surprised him. They wrote, “Eddie Murphy was amazing that just wrong.”

The fans were greatly entertained by the antics of Al Foran. However, this is not the first time he’s amazed the world with his skills. He’s been doing it for years and had Anthony Joshua in splits.

Foran showcased his talent to Anthony Joshua

In a memorable encounter with ‘AJ’ in 2019, Al Foran brought his comedic prowess to the forefront, unleashing a cascade of laughter by engaging the former heavyweight champion in Robert De Niro‘s distinctive voice. From there, the talented mimic seamlessly transitioned into a series of athlete impressions, starting with a convincing rendition of Mike Tyson and then seamlessly shifting to a masterful imitation of UFC legend Conor McGregor.

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Zhilei Zhang Has Changed His Verdict On Tyson Fury-Oleksandr Usyk Fight

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Heavyweight contender Zhilei Zhang has given his thoughts ahead of the undisputed clash between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk.

Fury and Usyk are set to face each other on February 17 to decide the number one in the division – the first time such a champion has been crowned since the days of Lennox Lewis.

‘The Gypsy King’ was a heavy favourite in the eyes of most before his fight against Francis Ngannou last month. The former UFC champion shocked the world when he knocked Fury down in the third round and only lost by a close split decision on the scorecards.

Before that night, Zhang, who is coming off a second knockout victory over Joe Joyce, was confident that Fury would relieve Usyk of his belts

Zhang is currently in the WBO mandatory position and could be in line for a shot at the title in 2024 if he maintains his winning form..

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Hall Of Fame Legend Questions Tyson Fury’s Punch Resistance

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Many people have started asking questions of Tyson Fury in light of his last fight, and one Hall of Famer is now doubting his chin.

Lineal and WBC champion Fury remains unbeaten in the ring and has often breezed through fights. It was his defining trilogy with American heavy hitter Deontay Wilder that really put him on a pedestal as the best heavyweight out there because he showed skill, heart and determination by the bucket load to come through with two wins and one much-disputed draw.

Since then he has had more prosaic wins against fellow Brits like Derek Chirsoa and Dillian Whyte which only heightened his reputation. However, an October showdown with Francis Ngannou in which the boxing novice managed to push Fury across all 10 rounds and even knocked him down in the third means people are now starting to question if he has peaked.

Fury has fought 35 times in his career and won 24 of those by knockout, but has himself been knocked down seven times in all. On each occasion, he has risen from the canvas.

Fury may well have to call on his chin and famous powers of recovery when he faces Oleksandr Usyk on February 17.

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Save Big Bucks on Mike Tyson, Floyd Mayweather, Tyson Fury, and Other Boxers’ Merch and Products by Following This List of Black Friday Sale Offers

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On the occasion of Black Friday, your favorite stars from the boxing world are back to make offers that you will struggle to refuse. While Mike Tyson is selling the coolest t-shirts a boxing fan would desire to wear, Tyson Fury is offering a considerable discount on his boxing gear. In addition, Tommy Fury has just the product that will make you look more attractive.

However, if you were thinking about buying amplifiers or speakers for your cars or yachts, Floyd Mayweather is the destination you must reach. Undoubtedly, ‘TBE’ is here with the “biggest sale ever.” So, what are you waiting for? Follow these links and use these codes. They have just the product you have been wanting.

Use these codes to purchase merchandise by Mike Tyson and Tyson Fury

Simply put, the boxing gear and t-shirts sold by Mike Tyson’s Tyson Pro are absolutely sick! Besides being top-notch, the black mitts, gloves, and hand wraps look as cool as his KOs inside the boxing ring. In addition, should you wish, you can also purchase a graphic t-shirt with Mike’s high-spirited face and desired signature on it. However, if you are at all bothered about the prices, you would be delighted to know that Tyson Pro is currently offering 40% off on each commodity

Floyd Mayweather announces “the biggest sale ever” while Tommy Fury urges you to “look good”

On the occasion of Black Friday, ahead of his upcoming rematch with John Gotti III, Mayweather announced the biggest sale ever with some crazy deals. Taking to Instagram, in a brief clip, Mayweather declared that he teamed up with Skar Audio to provide your cars and yachts the best service. “The yacht gotta be jumping, the car gotta be flying, and the system gotta be best. Skar Audio. Black Friday, the biggest sale of all time. Money May, and it’s coming from the best,” said Mayweather promoting the brand known for selling amplifiers, subwoofers, and speakers.

While Mayweather brought you deals about amplifiers and speakers, Tommy Fury was “back again with L’Oreal.” In doing so, he urged people to buy the product to “look good.”According to ‘TNT’, you will receive 30% off on the product if you purchase the same through

With that said, what are you planning to buy first? The gear by Tyson Fury and Mike Tyson or the amplifiers Mayweather is promoting? Let us know in the comments below.

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Lennox Lewis Issues Warning To Tyson Fury Ahead Of Usyk Clash

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Lennox Lewis, the iconic British boxer, has cautioned Tyson Fury in anticipation of his unified bout against Oleksandr Usyk. Fury faced a significant challenge in Riyadh against former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, who was making his debut in the boxing ring. Ngannou sent the undefeated champion to the canvas in the third round with a well-timed left hook. Despite a close call, Fury managed to rise from the canvas, securing a highly disputed split decision victory.

“That definitely wasn’t in the script,” Fury said in the post-fight interview, continuing: “Francis is a hell of a fighter, strong, a big puncher, and a lot better boxer than we all thought he would ever be.” Lewis was one of the few spectators who had Fury winning the fight; however, he had spoken out about his fellow British heavyweight before his clash with the Ukrainian unified world champion in February

In remarks shared the evening following Fury vs. Ngannou, the former undisputed heavyweight champion expressed that Fury appeared markedly different from his previous performances.

“So let’s talk about last night. I think both Fury and Ngannou surprised everyone, but for two different reasons. Fury looked nothing like the man in the trilogy against Wilder. Ngannou by far exceeded most ppl’s expectations. Basically, Ngannou won the night. Fury won the fight.”

Responding to a query about whether Fury was on the decline, Lewis disagreed but cautioned him against entering the ring underprepared for the upcoming challenge against Usyk.

“No… but i don’t think he went thru a full camp either. Better not make that mistake against Usyk,” Lewis

Weeks before Fury stepped into the ring for a 10-round non-title bout against Ngannou, he a deal for a highly anticipated clash for heavyweight supremacy against Usyk. Following the announcement of the decision in Fury’s favor, Usyk entered the ring, setting the stage for their upcoming showdown.

Despite the looming battle, Fury seems to be downplaying Usyk’s threat, asserting that Ngannou presented a tougher challenge due to his size. “He’s a smaller man than Francis; I always said Francis was a much more dangerous fight than Oleksandr.”

Usyk, a 36-year-old Olympic gold medalist and former undisputed cruiserweight champion, currently holds the WBA, WBO, and IBF titles, which he secured in a 2021 victory over Anthony Joshua. He defeated Joshua a second time and defended his titles against Daniel Dubois earlier this year.

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