After being talked about for years and called off on multiple occasions, it looks the Anthony Joshua v Tyson Fury might finally be happening.
Anybody else getting déjà vu?
The future of the long-awaited, all-British bout had been cast into uncertainty ever since a cancellation in the eleventh hour back in August 2021, however, it looks as though there might have been another breakthrough.
Tweeting on Tuesday, 13 September, Joshua’s management company 258 MGT and promoters Matchroom Boxing confirmed that they had ‘accepted all terms presented to us by Fury’s team for a fight Dec 3rd last Friday.
As the post goes on to explain, the announcement was delayed due to the Queen’s death despite an agreement being reached last Friday (9 September).
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Moreover, Fury’s representative Frank Warren – who had already downplayed his supposed retirement by insisting a heavyweight unification fight against Oleksandr Usyk ‘will be made’ – responded a short while later, stating that the ‘contract will be with you very soon’.
It looked more doubtful than ever that AJ-Fury would ever materialise again after the former lost his rematch against Usyk in August and the ‘Gypsy King’ bid ‘bon voyage’ to the sport following his victory against Dillian Whyte back in April.
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It was only last month that the 34-year-old shared the tragic news that his cousin Rico Burton had been killed in a ‘senseless’ stabbing in Altrincham.
Greater Manchester Police has confirmed that two men have been arrested over the "senseless act" and remain in police custody.https://t.co/dMEEfsAUJg
Having used his fight career to advocate for causes such as mental health, Fury will no doubt be looking to raise similar awareness for better knife control across the UK as he looks set to return to the ring once again.
The last AJ-Fury date was due to take place overseas in Saudi Arabia and although his previous fight was held at a sold-out Wembley, it is looking increasingly likely that the match-up with be hosted at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
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The Welsh national stadium has a capacity of nearly 75,000 and was also where Joshua successfully unified the world heavyweight titles by beating Joseph Parker in 2018.
It’s all set up for a photo finish – here’s hoping there’s no last-minute drama this time.
Teen arrested after hiding in wheelie bin following attempted burglary in Bolton
Emily Sergeant
A teenage boy has been arrested after police found him hiding in a wheelie bin during the early hours of the morning.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) explained that, at around 3:50am this past Saturday morning (24 October), officers from the Bolton Neighbourhood Team were called to reports of a ‘disturbance’ on Ullswater Drive, in the Farnworth area of Bolton.
Upon arrival, police discovered that a group of people had attempted to break into a garden shed and steal items.
Following a police chase on foot and searches of surrounding gardens, officers found a 17-year-old boy hiding inside a wheelie bin, and he was subsequently arrested on suspicion of burglary.
A 16-year-old girl was also arrested on suspicion of attempted burglary, and they have both been bailed while the investigation continues.
Enquiries remain ongoing to identify and locate others who police believe to have been involved in the incident.
Sergeant Emily Fogg, from GMP’s Bolton Neighbourhood Team, said the boy ‘clearly did a rubbish job’ of hiding from police.
“Our policing teams are committed to rooting our criminality in our communities and will continue to seek justice for victims of this invasive crime,” Sergeant Fogg concluded.
Anyone with information the can assist the investigation is asked to contact police on 101, quoting the log number 475 of 24/10/26.
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National Lottery hunts for Tameside player who’s not claimed £1m winnings
Daisy Jackson
The hunt is on to find a National Lottery player in Tameside who’s won £1m – and not claimed it.
The missing millionaire won the huge prize on a Lotto ticket bought on Wednesday 1 July, somewhere in the Borough of Tameside.
But with just two months to go until the prize expires, the player has still not come forward to claim their winnings.
The winning numbers in were 5, 8, 26, 33, 39, 42 and the Bonus Ball was 54.
Now, the National Lottery is renewing its search for the millionaire, calling for the mystery winner to cash in their prize before it expires at midnight on 28 December.
National Lottery Senior Winners’ Advisor Andy Carter has been out in Tameside ‘hunting’ for the missing millionaire, visiting everywhere from Portland Basin to Hartshead Pike.
Andy said: “I’ve searched high and low across Tameside for our missing millionaire, but I’ve had no luck.
National Lottery hunts for Tameside player who’s not claimed £1m winnings. Credit: Anthony Devlin/Assignments/Press Association
“With just two months left to claim this £1 million prize, now is the time for anyone who bought a Lotto ticket in Tameside for the 1 July draw to have another look.
“The winning ticket could be tucked away somewhere completely ordinary, while its owner has absolutely no idea they are a millionaire.
“We’d love to find the person we’ve been looking for and turn this search into a celebration. So, if you bought a ticket in the area, dig it out, check those numbers and help us find Tameside’s missing millionaire. It could be you.”
With all National Lottery draws, players have 180 days from the day of the draw to claim their prize if they have the winning ticket. Anyone who has any queries or who believes they have the winning ticket for any of the National Lottery draws within the 180-day deadline should call the National Lottery Line on 0333 234 5050 or email [email protected].
Danny Jones -
13th September 2022 
