The opponent for Tyson Fury‘s final warm-up bout before facing Anthony Joshua has been leaked, and it’s likely to cause controversy.

‘The Gypsy King’ has signed a contract to fight ‘AJ’ before the end of 2026, with the pair finally set to deliver one of the most-anticipated fights in British boxing history.

However, prior to Fury vs Joshua, both men will have warm-up fights. Joshua already has a clash with Albanian heavyweight Kristian Prenga booked for the 25th of July in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Fury has confirmed that he will also compete this summer. The 37-year-old is set to return to the ring on the 1st of August in Dublin, Ireland.

Identity of Tyson Fury’s Next Opponent Revealed

Details of his planned opponent for that bout have now emerged, and it’s safe to say that few will be expecting Tyson to have any problems getting the victory.

Per Boxing News, the former unified world heavyweight champion will face undefeated opposition in the warm-up bout. However, at 41 years old, Nelson Hysa is well past his physical prime.

Holder of the unheralded WBO Global Heavyweight Championship, Hysa is no stranger to Fury, with the pair having sparred together on multiple occasions.

The fight has yet to be officially signed, but the veteran heavyweight is said to be the leading contender to be Fury’s final obstacle before the Joshua clash, with final details now being worked out.

In truth, though, Hysa is a downgrade in terms of opposition compared to Arslanbek Makhmudov, who Fury beat easily in his comeback fight in April.

Tyson Fury Has Previously Shared the Ring With His Next Opponent

Curiously, Hysa is ranked as the best heavyweight in Albania, sitting just above Joshua’s warm-up foe, Prenga. However, it remains to be seen whether he will have the same level of ambition as his compatriot when it comes to their summer fights.

Prenga has vowed to ‘cancel’ Fury vs Joshua by knocking ‘AJ’ out in their July clash, stating:

“Brother, it’s like going from one to 100. Everyone will see on July 25 who I really am. They chose me as a warm-up fight for him and Tyson Fury but that’s not going to happen. I am going to cancel that, that’s for sure.”

Hysa may not be quite so keen to spring a shock. Not only has he trained alongside Fury, but he also recently became stablemates with Tyson, having signed with Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions.

Another clue the contest may have more of an exhibition feel comes in that it will serve as the co-main event on a card headlined by Pierce O’Leary vs Mark Chamberlain for the IBO Super Lightweight Championship.

If, as expected, both Fury and Joshua come through their respective fights, all eyes will be on the fight the world really wants to see as the two biggest names in British boxing finally settle their differences.

Lewis Hamilton has come under fire after comments he made about “the disparity between the wealthy and the poor” resurfaced over the same weekend that his girlfriend, Kim Kardashian, was in attendance to watch him race for the first time.

Hamilton picked up his third podium of the season this past weekend around the streets of Monaco and seems to really be building some momentum in the famous Ferrari seat. However, comments made regarding wealthy billionaires resurfaced from a podcast appearance three-and-a-half years ago, and it’s seen him receive plenty of stick for his remarks.

What Did Lewis Hamilton Say About Billionaires

On Jay Shetty’s podcast, Hamilton said: “One of the things that I struggle with every day is that there is such a disparity between the wealthy and the poor.

These comments emerged over the Monaco Grand Prix race weekend, as his girlfriend Kim Kardashian is worth an estimated $1.9 billion, having built a career in TV and clothing industries, among other pursuits.

A lot of the attention from this weekend was focused on Hamilton’s partner, who was attending a race for the first time since the relationship became public knowledge. Following the end of the race, and a brilliant performance from the Brit, he was seen embracing Kardashian in celebration of a great finish.

It wasn’t all good for Ferrari, however, as his teammate, and Monaco local Charles Leclerc crashed out after seemingly being thwarted by some damaged track, causing him to collide with the barriers and retire from his home race.

The total net worth of the couple is believed to be around £1.83 billion, and this combined wealth has caused some fans to be critical of the comments previously made by the seven-time world champion.

One wrote: “Both the amount of hypocrisy here and the lack of pushback is really something to behold.”

Another user commented: “Umm… a bit rich coming from Hamilton. What’s the net worth of your girlfriend, Kim Kardashian, again?”

The pair have been friends for over a decade, and at the beginning of this year they were seen together at a New Year’s party. They went public with their relationship at the Super Bowl in February, and it has been all up from there for the couple!

Next up for Hamilton is the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, where he will be hoping his stellar form for Ferrari can continue on from Monaco.

Liverpool are set to enter the market in need of fresh options, with Caught Offside reporting that centre-back will be a priority position for the club this summer.

It comes as the Reds are looking to rebuild the defensive ranks, after the exits of Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate were confirmed at the end of their current contracts.

While the left-back role looks relatively secure, with Milos Kerkez and Kostas Tsimikas featuring there, the centre-back options are looking slightly more thin.

Konate’s exit means Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez, who are both into the final year of their deals, are the only experienced options available for Liverpool.

That is then backed up by the arrival of youngster Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes this summer, and the return of Giovanni Leoni from a serious knee injury.

With that in mind, it appears as though other options could be on the cards at Liverpool to help bolster the position for the short-term and the long-term.

Liverpool Shortlist Goncalo Inacio

While Liverpool look into the market for possible options to bolster the backline, the report from Caught Offside claims that Sporting CP defender Goncalo Inacio is among those on the club’s shortlist.

It’s claimed that the Reds want someone who is comfortable progressing the ball from the back, while the fact he is left-footed would help complement the ability of Van Dijk on the right.

Inacio is a six-foot-one-inch-tall centre-back who, at just 24 years old, already has plenty of experience under his belt after working his way through the Sporting CP ranks.

The defender has played over 250 games for the Portuguese side, while he has also become a regular for the Portugal national team in recent years.

It’s claimed that Inacio has a £52 million release clause, which could make him an affordable option for Liverpool, while his profile has been described as “rare” in recent times.

It’s no surprise that Premier League rivals have also taken notice, as Manchester United and Chelsea have previously been linked, but the Reds could have an edge.

The fact they need a replacement for Konate opens up that door, while their rivals could be focusing on other areas within their squads this summer.

Inacio isn’t the only centre-back on Liverpool’s radar, however.

Other Liverpool Centre-Back Targets

While Inacio has been shortlisted as a centre-back target for Liverpool this summer, he isn’t the only star defender that the club are looking at.

The report claims that Napoli defender Sam Beukema is an option as part of a wider shortlist, having been linked with a move under previous manager Arne Slot.

There are also previous links to youngster Luka Vuskovic, who could leave Tottenham this summer, as well as Nottingham Forest defender Murillo.

It’s unclear whether any of those options will be intensified over the coming weeks, and none may be as easy as triggering the release clause for Inacio.

However, Liverpool are looking to future-proof their backline, and the links with players are unlikely to end any time soon.