LiveScore's Gavin Glicksman pulls together some of the biggest stories from the world of boxing.

Wilder threatens to derail AJ-Fury

Deontay Wilder has delivered what could be a knockout blow to Anthony Joshua’s showdown with Tyson Fury. 

The world heavyweight unification mega-fight is due to take place in Saudi Arabia on August 14.

But a court of arbitration has ruled Wilder must face WBC kingpin Fury for a third time by September 15 — leaving Joshua’s camp looking at possible alternatives.

And the news has not gone down well with the unbeaten Gypsy King, who took to social media on Tuesday night to voice his opinion.

Fury, who ripped the WBC gold from Wilder’s grasp in February 2020, said: "What a joke the Bronze Bomber has become.

"Asked for $20million to move over, joker. Looks like I have to [fight him] again."

While Fury, 32, appears unwilling to see Wilder paid to step aside with the promise of facing the winner of his planned fight with Joshua, the American’s camp insist he is not looking for cash. 

His new trainer Malik Scott said: "Wilder declined and had no interest in step aside money.

"You are dealing with a whole different type [of mentality] over here. He wants the blood, not step aside money. Retribution is upon us."

As the war of words rumbled on, Fury posted a clip of him shadow boxing. The caption said: "This is how I’m feeling right now. 

"I’m on the inside fighting, smashing stuff up, and my next opponent is getting smashed to bits."

Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn has suggested Oleksandr Usyk is now very much in the frame as a back-up plan. 

The former cruiserweight king is the mandatory challenger to AJ’s WBO world title and Hearn is working to ensure his fighter, who also holds the IBF and WBA Super belts, has a confirmed opponent as soon as possible. 

He said: "We were told the arbitration wouldn't be a problem but obviously it is a problem.

"We have to think on our feet. We have to act accordingly. We still hope the [undisputed] fight can go ahead but it's out of our hands.

"The positivity from Team Fury was great for everybody. They had started training camps.

"We know what we want — to win the undisputed championship and to fight Fury. But if his hands are tied, we have to look elsewhere."

Haney ready for Linares

Devin Haney is ready for the ‘biggest fight of his career’ when he faces Jorge Linares in Las Vegas on May 29. 

The WBC world lightweight champion knows he can take nothing for granted against ring veteran Linares, who has held world titles in multiple divisions. 

Undefeated Haney, 22, said: "Linares is a great fighter that has a lot left in the tank. 

"He has held multiple world championships in three weight classes and he’s by far the biggest step up in my career.

"This is the biggest fight of my career. A victory against Linares should gain me a lot of respect."

While Haney is not looking beyond 35-year-old Linares, he has unified champ Teofimo Lopez — who holds the IBF, WBA Super and WBO titles — firmly in his sights. 

The American added: "Everyone knows Linares is a dangerous fighter.

“Winning this gives more reasons to all of the writers, fans and boxing insiders to campaign for the fight with Lopez."

Queensberry to welcome back fans

A thousand fans will be in attendance when Daniel Dubois returns to action in Telford on June 5. 

With Dubois headlining against Bogdan Dinu, Queensberry's show is shaping up nicely as Frank Warren's promotion prepares to welcome people through the doors for the first time since February 2020. 

And the 23-year-old heavyweight prospect will have a point to prove as he bids to rebuild following a defeat to domestic rival Joe Joyce last November, when he took a knee and was counted out after sustaining an eye injury. 

Warren said: "It will be an absolute joy to have fans back in support of the fighters. 

"We have all done our best to keep the sport on track since we were able to return but the missing ingredient nobody was able to compensate for was the lack of atmosphere and buzz that surrounds a night at the boxing. 

"Even though this is only the first step in people coming back to pack out venues, having a thousand in the arena will make such a difference and will also improve the spectacle for those tuning in to watch live on BT Sport."