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Fury expects third Wilder fight over Joshua unification

Follow the latest boxing news live today as we recap on Tyson Fury's sensational win over Deontay Wilder last weekend. How does that impact a potential third fight, who will Anthony Joshua face?

Meanwhile, Canelo Alvarez's next fight looks set to be announced with Callum Smith or Billy Joe Saunders lined up for a 2nd May Las Vegas bout.

Matchroom Boxing's Eddie Hearn has also confirmed a 'blockbuster fight' to be confirmed today - and we'll bring you all that and more throughout the day.

Key Points

• Deontay Wilder 'surprised he lasted seven rounds' against Tyson Fury
• What you need to know about the potential third fight
• 'Blockbuster fight' to be announced imminently

[27 February 2020 15:13 · Adam Hamdani]

Andy Ruiz next fight

“I posted on my Instagram that I’m starting my camp now, and I want to get in shape now.

"I don’t want to wait until the last minute. That’s why I’m starting camp now. He [Al Haymon] did say to me if I wanted to fight this one or that one. I don’t want to say right now [who it is]. I did say, ‘yes,’ of course. And I want to fight in August.

“There are a few guys out there. They mentioned [Luis] Ortiz as well. I want to have a fight before I fight Ortiz. Everybody is talking about me and Ortiz. I think that would be a great fight. If not, if Tyson Fury is looking for somebody, I’m pretty sure."

[27 February 2020 15:31 · Adam Hamdani]

Tyson Fury to deliver motivational speech?

According to Metro, WBC heavyweight champion Fury has been invited by Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to deliver a motivational speech to his squad.

Fury suffered from a high-profile case of depression which saw him gain weight and lack motivation for life, but was able to return to the boxing ring and is now a mental health ambassador.

[27 February 2020 15:46 · Adam Hamdani]

This is going to be something special!

[27 February 2020 16:01 · Adam Hamdani]

'Blockbuster fight'

We're still waiting on news for the big fight to be announced by Matchroom Boxing.

Reports indicate it could be Regis Prograis vs Maurice Hooker as both look to regain a foothold in the super-lightweight division.

[27 February 2020 16:20 · Adam Hamdani]

Kal Yafai looks to become great

This week, Britain's longest reigning world champion hopes to keep his WBA belt.

Yafai faces Roman Gonzalez, one of boxing's greats in a fight that could send the Brit's reputation through the roof.

"I know I'm a world class fighter, but now it's time to prove I'm an elite fighter.

"I'm not in it to be the longest reigning world champion. I want to be the best world champion we've got."

[27 February 2020 16:29 · Adam Hamdani]

Dillian Whyte vs Deontay Wilder? 

"I'll fight Wilder whether he's got a belt or not, I just wanna fight him to beat him up… Tyson Fury gave him some pathetic body shots that put him down.

"If I started hitting him to the body he might s*** himself in the ring. I saw that happen to a guy once."

[27 February 2020 16:44 · Adam Hamdani]

Bob Arum offers update on Fury-Joshua

As far as I’m concerned and representing Pulev, we’ve had a meeting of the minds with Eddie on the Joshua fight.

“I think Eddie is holding off on finalizing it. That’s until he makes up his mind on whether he wants the fight to go to Tottenham Spurs stadium or Arsenal Stadium.

"I guess he’s negotiating. But as far as we are concerned, it’s going to be in London. It makes no difference in which stadium the fight takes place."

[27 February 2020 17:25 · Adam Hamdani]

Fury-Joshua latest

Rob McCracken, Joshua's trainer, says the super-fight 'must happen'.

"It will be fantastic when they box each other - and they will do, down the line.

"The best fighting the best is what the world wants to see and, certainly, they are the two best heavyweights in the world right now.

"We have two heavyweight champions ruling the world - when could you ever say that, in my lifetime? You never could.

"Big Josh and Tyson have done fantastically well. They are tremendous fighters. What they have achieved is remarkable, in their lives and their sporting careers. It is fantastic for Britain."