Nothing better to do: Who will Tyson Fury fight in 2026?
It looks increasingly likely that Tyson Fury will return to the ring in 2026. Elliot Worsell examines the likeliest opponents
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Biography
Elliot Worsell is a boxing writer whose byline first appeared in Boxing News magazine at the age of 17. He has, in the 20 years since, written for various publications, worked as press officer for two world heavyweight champions and won four first-place BWAA (Boxing Writers Association of America) awards. In addition to his boxing writing, Worsell has written about mixed martial arts for Fighters Only magazine and UFC.com, as well as worked as a publicist for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He has also written two non-fiction books, one of which, “Dog Rounds,” was shortlisted at the British Sports Book Awards in 2018.
Area of Expertise
Long-form features, interviews, columns, previews, reports
Interests
First fight attended: Audley Harrison vs. Mike Middleton, May 19, 2001. Covered, Howard Eastman vs. Hacine Cherifi, July 25, 2003
Career Background
Number of years on the beat: 22.
Reason for doing what you do: Boxing has always been fertile ground for writers and storytellers and I have always been attracted to toxic, troubled and tragic things. I also think it’s important that boxers’ stories are told well and with a degree of creativity, not just covered or reduced to “content”.
Awards & Honors
4 first-place BWWA Writing Awards with further multiple Top 3 placements
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The Beltline: Celebrating another year of positives and enhanced performances
Whenever one year makes way for another, we often try to think of the positives, writes Elliot Worsell.
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Made in Manchester, Pat Brown is part ‘Bomber’, part ‘Hitman’
Elliot Worsell talks in-depth to Pat Brown about following in the footsteps of his hero, Ricky Hatton
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We know Oleksandr Usyk feels, but is he actually human? (ICYMI)
Following Oleksandr Usyk's victory over Daniel Dubois, Elliot Worsell marvelled at the incredible Ukrainian heavyweight king
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Anthony Joshua’s KO of Jake Paul does big numbers on Netflix
It might not have been much of a fight, but Friday's bizarre eight-round heavyweight contest between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul was at least watched by lots of people.
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Despite a broken jaw, Jake Paul still gets to pick his own ending
Though Jake Paul ultimately lost he had control over the narrative and he had control over Anthony Joshua, writes Elliot Worsell.
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The Beltline: Skye Nicolson is no longer the worst boxer Devin Haney has ever seen
On Saturday night, in Stockton, Skye Nicolson again proved that she isn’t the worst boxer in the world, this time by beating Yuliahn Luna over 10 rounds to claim the WBC interim title at super-bantamweight.
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A Christmas miracle: 10 reasons for Jake Paul to be hopeful
Jake Paul probably won't beat Anthony Joshua when they clash this Friday in Miami, but that doesn't mean he can't, says Elliot Worsell.
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Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul: Sometimes the easiest fights are the hardest to win
It could be argued that a win has never been more important for Anthony Joshua in his 12-year professional career than when he takes on Jake Paul, writes Elliot Worsell
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Murat Gassiev likes the idea of fighting Derek Chisora in England
"I’m not a big star for Wembley [Stadium], but maybe some small stadium or some undercard," Murat Gassiev said after knocking out Kubrat Pulev in Dubai.
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