Jan 23, 2011; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; General view of the line of scrimmage during the AFC Championship game between the New York Jets and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-USA TODAY Sports
The Minnesota Vikings are in the market for a new quarterback in the 2026 offseason, either pairing with J.J. McCarthy for a summer training camp battle, to replace him, or support him as a backup. While their current strategy is unknown, all signs point to Kyler Murray as a likely candidate. The problem? Minnesota may have to battle two other squads for his services: the New York Jets and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Minnesota’s path hinges on how fast Arizona acts and whether the Jets or Steelers push the price up.
The Cardinals appear to be on the brink of divorce from Murray, and he’ll have suitors.
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The Kyler Murray Sweepstakes Feels Like a Three-Horse Race
Three teams make the most sense for Murray.
Arizona quarterback Kyler Murray scrambles and surveys the field during a regular-season matchup against San Francisco at State Farm Stadium on Jan 5, 2025, flashing arm talent and mobility that continue to define his game despite ongoing durability questions, as the Cardinals evaluated roster direction late in the season. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Kyler Murray and the Jets?
For now, New York has two quarterbacks in its roster orbit this offseason: Justin Fields and Brady Cook.
Fields had ample opportunity to catch fire as the Jets’ long-term quarterback in 2025, but that just never materialized. He’ll probably be released or traded this offseason for a late-round draft pick. It would be quite odd for the Jets to run it back with Fields in 2026 while hoping the outcome would be different.
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Cook experienced 4 starts as a rookie, delivering a lousy 2-touchdown to 7-interception split. He does not seem to be the solution at QB1 and only really played because the Jets had hit rock bottom in 2025.
Which brings the chat to Murray.
The Jets could draft Alabama’s Ty Simpson in April, but he’s not a totally coveted prospect. He’s closer to Kenny Pickett than Drake Maye. Therefore, New York needs a quarterback and could dangle a 2nd- or 3rd-Round pick in front of Arizona.
SI.com‘s Zach Pressnell wrote about Murray to New York last weekend, “Murray is the perfect option for the Jets. He fits a very similar profile to Fields, but he has a much higher floor. The Jets wouldn’t need to shift their entire offense to fit Murray’s style. It would fit Murray’s running game in the same way it fit Fields’ way of doing business.”
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“It would be fairly expensive to trade for Murray, likely costing a second-round pick, but the Jets have plenty of draft capital to deal from. They have five first round picks over the next two years, as well as a slew of second round picks.”
Kyler Murray and the Steelers?
In Pittsburgh, Omar Khan somewhat controversially hired Mike McCarthy as the new head coach, succeeding Mike Tomlin, who spent about 20 years in the position. Aaron Rodgers may be on the fast track to return, as Rodgers and McCarthy worked together for 17 seasons in Green Bay.
But what if Rodgers retires or signs with the Vikings? Well, Pittsburgh would need a quarterback, and after swinging and missing on Kenny Pickett in 2022, a player like Simpson may not move the needle.
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That would put Khan and McCarthy on the doorstep of Murray trade talks, at least in theory. Like the Vikings, the Steelers are very much in win-now mode — because that’s just their modus operandi.
Kyler Murray and the Vikings?
When the Vikings fired Kwesi Adofo-Mensah last week, McCarthy — J.J., not Mike — might have been the biggest “loser” of the day aside from Adofo-Mensah personally. Now is the perfect time to shimmy away from McCarthy as the quarterback of the future if the powers that be have soured on him. The franchise basically has a get-out-of-jail-free card here and now.
Murray is 28 and checks just about every box at quarterback in 2026: arm talent, ball placement, speed, pocket feel, and real, functional mobility. When plays break down, he’s a problem — in a good way. When things are on schedule, he can be lethal. His resume already includes a top-five completion rate in NFL history.
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The concerns are familiar and bundled together. He’s listed at 5’10” or 5’11”, depending on who’s holding the tape measure. Smaller quarterbacks absorb hits differently, and durability naturally enters the conversation. That’s the trade-off teams weigh when the upside includes elite efficiency and his team’s lack of playoff success.
Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell exchanges words with quarterback J.J. McCarthy after a first-quarter touchdown at Ford Field on Nov. 2, 2025, capturing a brief moment of optimism amid an uneven season, as Minnesota emphasized development, communication, and patience while assessing its young passer’s long-term trajectory during a challenging rebuild phase. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
If Arizona moves on — via trade or release — Murray won’t linger. A competent playcaller who understands spacing, tempo, and movement can unlock him fairly quickly. That could be Kevin O’Connell.
Remember: the Vikings went 9–8 in 2025 while getting bottom-five quarterback play across the league. Inject Murray into the offense, and enthusiasm would change overnight. Thirteen or fourteen wins could become a reality, especially after the Vikings pulled off the same feat with Sam Darnold in 2024.
Anybody Else?
The Jets, Steelers, and Vikings are the true frontrunners for Murray if he’s indeed on the trade block. But it’s also worth noting that these organizations don’t have 100% quarterback stability and therefore cannot be wholly ruled out:
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Cleveland Browns
Indianapolis Colts
Miami Dolphins
Kyler Murray returns to game action for Arizona, making his 2023 season debut against Atlanta at State Farm Stadium on Nov 12, 2023, testing recovery and rhythm while operating the Cardinals’ offense, a pivotal evaluation point as the franchise measured his readiness after extended absence during a closely watched return. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-Arizona Republic
The Browns and Dolphins would have a difficult time onboarding an expensive quarterback (like Murray) due to large contracts for Deshaun Watson and Tua Tagovailoa, respectively. And the Colts seem committed to Daniel Jones and his Achilles tendon recovery.
The cool part about a Murray trade? It could be finagled and announced as early as now.
After a patient rebuild, Future History has found top form again and Ciaron Maher is hopeful the veteran can continue his winning streak in Monday’s Listed Australia Day Cup (2400m) at Warwick Farm.
The former French import has been in sparkling form this preparation, chasing a fourth straight victory after successive wins in Sydney and Melbourne.
“He’s in a good spot and when he gets that right race shape, I don’t think it matters what the trip is,” Maher said.
“It took a long time for him to come good after that,” he said.
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“He’s just a horse that is fit, well and thriving now. This race was always a target and I ran him in the other ones because I thought he could win.”
Maher is yet to decide whether stablemate Saint George will take his place in the race, with longer-term plans focused on the Roy Higgins Quality (2600m).
Those assessing the Australia Day Cup can review the latest betting markets for the race ahead of Monday’s feature.
Barcelona and Marcus Rashford continue to be a match made in heaven with the England international playing a huge role in their Copa del Rey win over Albacete
Marcus Rashford continued his fine form for Barcelona on Tuesday evening as he played a part in two goals against Albacete in the Copa del Rey.
Since moving to Barcelona, Rashford has rediscovered his love for football and on Tuesday he showed exactly why Hansi Flick is such a big fan. The Catalan club took on second division side Albacete in the quarter-final of the Copa del Rey, and Rashford was key in the win.
After winning the ball back inside the home team’s half, he took two defenders out of the game before playing the ball to Frenkie de Jong, who set up Lamine Yamal to open the scoring.
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In the second half, Rashford then turned provider for Ronald Araujo from a corner. But it was Rashford’s influence on the first goal that earned him plaudits from his teammates.
After managing to pass the ball to De Jong despite being tackled, Dani Olmo, Robert Lewandoswki, De Jong and Gerard Martin all ran straight to the 28-year-old to celebrate the goal. Yamal, who scored the goal, ran off to the corner to celebrate on his own.
Rashford’s performance on Tuesday comes just days after various reports suggested progress in his permanent move to Spain. Marca claimed that Barcelona are now willing to trigger their permanent clause, while The Mirror have reported that Rashford wants to stay at the club.
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Despite leaving the club in the summer, Rashford’s former teammates have been supportive in his endeavours in Spain. Last month, when Barcelona won the Supercopa da Espana, a number of United players turned to social media to congratulate the forward.
Alongside six images of him celebrating the success, Rashford said in a caption: “SUPER CUP CHAMPIONS [raised hands emoji and trophy emoji]. What a way to start the year!! [blue circle emoji and red circle emoji].”
Several of Rashford’s United teammates sent a message to him in the comments section. Harry Maguire was one, with the Reds defender posting: “Love it mate [clapping hands emoji].”
Bruno Fernandes was another, with the United captain saying: “Congratulations my brother [red love heart emoji].” Joshua Zirkzee, meanwhile, put: “Congratulations brother [red love heart emoji]”, while 15-year-old sensation JJ Gabriel, who has trained with the club’s first-team, posted a fire emoji.
Ryan Kennedy, a Michigan resident and self-described Detroit Lions fan, is taking legal action following a December altercation with Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf at Ford Field.
Kennedy and his legal team held a news conference in Farmington Hills, Michigan, on Dec. 26. On Tuesday, attorneys representing Kennedy announced that a lawsuit had been filed in Wayne County Court. The lawsuit seeks $100 million in damages stemming from the Dec. 21 incident and names DK Metcalf, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Ford Field, the Lions’ longtime home stadium.
Former NFL player Chad Johnson, Ford Field management and multiple media platforms were also listed in the lawsuit, alleging that they played a role in making “defamatory and life-altering statements” against Kennedy in the aftermath of the incident.
Detroit Lions fan Ryan Kennedy, center, seated next to attorney Sean Murphy, left, and attorney Shawn Head, right, while discussing the fan-involved altercation with Pittsburgh Steelers player DK Metcalf at the Head Murphy Law office in Farmington Hills, Michigan on Dec. 26, 2025.(Ryan Garza/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
The filing outlines nine counts, including negligence against Ford Field and multiple defamation claims against Metcalf, Johnson and former NFL tight end Shannon Sharpe’s Shay Shay Media.
During the first half of the Lions–Steelers game on Dec. 21, Metcalf appeared to take a swing at Kennedy, who was seated in the Ford Field stands. The NFL later disciplined Metcalf with a two-game suspension to close the regular season.
On an episode of Shay Shay Media’s “Nightcap” podcast released the day after the incident, co-host Chad Johnson said Metcalf told him Kennedy directed a racial slur at the Steelers receiver and used a derogatory term toward Metcalf’s mother.
Kennedy denied using any slurs at a December press conference, a claim reiterated in the lawsuit.
A general overall aerial view of Ford Field on Dec. 7, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Kirby Lee/Getty Images)
“The statements were false and reckless,” the lawsuit states. “Plaintiff Kennedy did not call Defendant Metcalf the ‘N-word’; did not call Defendant Metcalf’s mother a ‘c—‘; and did not ever use any racial slurs or hate speech whatsoever … Defendant Metcalf provided false information to Defendant Johnson about what Plaintiff Kennedy allegedly said, thereby instigating and authorizing the publication of the defamatory and reckless statements, which were intended to harm Plaintiff Kennedy.”
DK Metcalf of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on prior to an NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Acrisure Stadium on Aug. 16, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.(Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
Kennedy is also taking legal action against the Steelers for the team’s alleged liability in the incident, while Metcalf is accused of committing assault and battery in the lawsuit. The claims against Ford Field management are also based on liability.
“Defendant Ford Field Management, LLC breached its duty by failing to establish or enforce adequate barriers, protocols, or security measures to prevent players from reaching into the stands and making physical contact with patrons,” the lawsuit reads.
Fox News Digital contacted the Lions requesting comment, but did not immediately receive a response.
Metcalf recorded 850 receiving yards in his first season with the Steelers.
Jan 29, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Utah Mammoth right wing Clayton Keller (9) takes s shot against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images
The Detroit Red Wings and Utah Mammoth will aim to generate some momentum before the Olympic break when they face off on Wednesday night in Salt Lake City.
Both teams were on losing skids before posting wins Monday night. Detroit had lost three in a row and four of five, but surprised the Colorado Avalanche 2-0 in the second of a home-and-home set. Utah had lost two straight and three of four, but outscored the visiting Vancouver Canucks 6-2.
The Mammoth will play the third of a six-game homestand, split in half by the break. The Red Wings will conclude their five-game road trip with three more after the break.
This will be the second and final meeting of the season for the teams after visiting Utah topped Detroit 4-1 on Dec. 17. Clayton Keller had a goal and an assist and Karel Vejmelka made 27 saves.
On Monday, John Gibson made 21 saves for the Red Wings in the 2-0 win. The shutout was Gibson’s fourth of the season and 28th of his career.
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“Top to the bottom, it was a total team effort,” Gibson said. “Everybody was committed to playing defense, offense, getting pucks deep, forecheck. So, I think it was probably one of the most complete games that at least I’ve been a part of this year.”
The Avalanche had not been shut out since Feb. 4, 2025, by the Canucks.
Lucas Raymond had a goal and an assist, and Dylan Larkin had two assists for the Red Wings, who avenged a 5-0 home loss to the Avalanche on Saturday. It was Detroit’s first road win against Colorado since a 5-3 victory at Coors Field on Feb. 27, 2016.
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“I thought it was outstanding,” Red Wings coach Todd McLellan said. “We had some legs, we were connected, we made some passes, we defended well. Just about everything that could get turned upside down (from Saturday’s 5-0 loss) was.”
In Utah, Nick Schmaltz recorded his second hat trick of the season and added an assist in the win over Vancouver.
“I think Schmaltz was really good everywhere,” Utah coach Andre Tourigny said. “He was good defensively, stripping pucks, his body position was good. I liked his game a lot.”
Schmaltz (22 goals) reached the 20-goal mark for the fifth consecutive season and sixth time in his career. It was his third career hat trick.
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Ten Utah skaters made the scoresheet, including JJ Peterka, who scored his 20th goal of the season. Defenseman John Marino had three assists and Lawson Crouse had a goal and an assist for the Mammoth, who are 7-1-1 in their past nine home games. Vejmelka made 21 saves.
Marino has four points in his past two games and established a new career high with 28 points.
“He’s a great player,” Schmaltz said of Marino. “I think he’s very underrated. He’s got a lot of plays with the puck, he waits off defenders, and makes a lot of good plays in the middle of the ice. Super great player, so I’m very happy to see him having success.”
Former Super Eagles midfielder Sylvanus Okpala has criticised ex-Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Amaju Pinnick for backing Eric Chelle to continue as head coach of the national team.
Okpala believes that a Nigerian coach remains the best option for the Super Eagles, despite growing public support for Chelle following recent performances.
The former international said he never supported the appointment of the Malian coach when he was named head coach in January 2025. While he admitted that results under Chelle have been encouraging, Okpala argued that good performances should not distract from what he sees as the wrong approach to managing the national team.
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Chelle has now spent a year in charge and is yet to lose a competitive match in regulation time with the Super Eagles. However, he failed to lead Nigeria to qualification for the FIFA World Cup.
At the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, Nigeria finished third and impressed many observers with their attacking style. The Super Eagles scored 14 goals, the highest at the tournament, and were praised as one of the most exciting teams.
Those displays led Pinnick to publicly suggest that Chelle should be allowed to continue in the role. He also said that any Nigerian coach interested in the Super Eagles job should first prove himself by winning league titles and continental trophies with a Nigeria Professional Football League club.
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Okpala strongly disagrees with that view.
Speaking in an interview, he said Nigerian coaches are consistently overlooked using arguments he described as unfair and inconsistent.
“All I can say is that Nigerian coaches will solve the Super Eagles problem. I’ve been saying this for about five years,” Okpala said.
“I read someone saying that if you want to coach the national team, you must have taken a club to the continent and won the CAF Champions League.
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“If that is the condition, then Eric Chelle is from Mali. How many clubs did he coach in Mali that won the CAF Champions League?” he asked.
Okpala’s comments come despite Chelle guiding Nigeria to a third-place finish at AFCON 2025, a campaign that has divided opinion among fans and former players.
Okpala is a respected figure in Nigerian football. He was part of the Super Eagles team that won Nigeria’s first AFCON title in 1980 and also represented the country at the 1980 and 1988 Olympic Games. As a coach, he worked as an assistant to the late Stephen Keshi and was part of the technical crew that led Nigeria to AFCON success in 2013.
He believes his experience, and that of other local coaches, shows that Nigeria already has the quality needed to handle the Super Eagles job.
Dmitry Bivol has revealed his most desirable options at 175lbs while, at the same time, expressing his interest in a potential jump up to cruiserweight.
The unified world champion has not fought since his majority decision victory over Artur Beterbiev in February 2025, back when he exacted his revenge to become the undisputed light-heavyweight king.
Soon after, a long process of undergoing and recovering from back surgery meant that he was forced to vacate his WBC title, rather than defend it against his then-mandatory challenger David Benavidez.
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As a result, Benavidez is now the full WBC champion while Bivol, who must now take care of his IBF mandatory obligation, is expected to return to action against Michael Eifert later this year.
But while Eifert represents a solid opponent, especially after more than a year out the ring, Bivol equally acknowledges that his most lucrative opportunities are likely to emerge towards the end of 2026.
Besides that, the 35-year-old has told Fight Hub TV that a trilogy fight with Beterbiev, or even a rematch with Canelo Alvarez – who he outpointed in 2022 – could both present themselves as possible options.
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Perhaps more surprisingly, though, Bivol has also hinted at a potential move up in weight, seemingly targeting cruiserweight world champions Jai Opetaia, Noel Mikaelian and the winner of Ramirez vs Benavidez.
“Why not this year? [Benavidez is] an option for us. Benavidez, Beterbiev, you mentioned Canelo.
“Also, in my head, I would like to move up to get the chance to fight for another belt, in another weight class. For my soul, it would be better to move up [to cruiserweight].”
While speaking with media members, Bivol added that his ordered matchup with Eifert should soon go to a purse bid hearing.
Man City have a one-goal advantage over Newcastle as Pep Guardiola eyes another League Cup triumph as the two sides go head-to-head for a place at Wembley Stadium
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Looking to overturn a two-goal deficit from the first leg, EFL Cup holders Newcastle United head to the Etihad Stadium for a crucial second-leg clash against Manchester City on Wednesday night. The winner of this all-Premier League semi-final will book a place at Wembley Stadium on March 22, where they will face either Arsenal or Chelsea in the final.
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Manchester City are firmly in control of the tie after securing a 2-0 victory at St James’ Park three weeks ago, thanks to goals from Antoine Semenyo and Rayan Cherki. Under Pep Guardiola, City are aiming to reach their 23rd domestic cup final at Wembley. Historically, City have progressed to the EFL Cup final in five of the previous six occasions when winning the first leg of a semi-final, with their only slip-up coming against Manchester United in 2009-10. The Citizens are also seeking their first EFL Cup triumph since the 2020-21 season and ninth in their history; only Liverpool (10) have lifted the trophy more times than City.
However, since that first-leg win, Guardiola’s side have experienced a dip in form, recording two wins, one draw, and two defeats. Most recently, they were held to a frustrating 2-2 draw by Tottenham in North London, squandering a two-goal half-time lead for the first time since April 2018. In the Premier League this season, City have scored six unanswered goals in the first half but have conceded six without reply in the second half in 2026, highlighting a growing concern over their performances after the break. This inconsistency has seen them fall six points behind leaders Arsenal, with 14 matches remaining.
Despite these setbacks, City will be confident returning to the Etihad, where they have won 14 of their 18 home games in all competitions this season. They also boast a formidable record against Newcastle at home, winning each of their last 11 meetings by an aggregate score of 37-3, including a 4-0 Premier League victory in February 2025.
Newcastle began their EFL Cup defense with victories over Bradford, Tottenham, and Fulham, but their 10-match winning streak in the competition—stretching back to the start of the 2024-25 season—was snapped by City in the first leg. Conceding a second goal in the 98th minute was a “body blow” for the Magpies, but head coach Eddie Howe remains optimistic, insisting his side are “still fighting” to become only the second team to overturn a two-goal first-leg deficit in an EFL Cup semi-final, after Aston Villa achieved the feat against Tranmere in 1993-94.
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Newcastle face a daunting task, having lost 17 of their last 18 visits to Manchester City and only managing one win at the Etihad in the past 22 years—a 2-0 EFL Cup victory in October 2014. Their away form this season has also been disappointing, with just three wins from 16 matches in all competitions. Most recently, they let a one-goal lead slip to lose 4-1 at Liverpool, leaving them 10th in the Premier League and six points off the top five.
Nevertheless, the Magpies can take some encouragement from their record against City in this competition, having knocked them out in both 2014 and 2023. They also defeated Guardiola’s side 2-1 in the Premier League in November and will be aiming to beat City twice in the same season for the first time since 1983-84.
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Miami RedHawks guard Luke Skaljac (3) dribbles the ball in the second half of the NCAA Basketball game at Millett Hall in Oxford, Ohio, on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
Luke Skaljac scored a career-high 19 points as No. 23 Miami (Ohio) remained unbeaten with a 73-71 victory over host Buffalo on Tuesday night in a Mid-American Conference contest.
Buffalo closed to 73-71 on a Noah Batchelor 3-pointer with 12 seconds to play and had a chance to win the game, but Ryan Sabol’s 3-pointer with 4 seconds left hit the front rim and bounced out.
Skaljac also had five steals, four rebounds and three assists. Miami (23-0, 11-0 MAC) received an 11-point performance from Brant Byers and 10 points, five rebounds and eight assists from Peter Suder.
Arizona (22-0) is the only other unbeaten Division I team in the country.
Buffalo’s Angelo Brizzi made nine of 14 field-goal attempts and scored a game-high 22 points. Daniel Freitag added 18 points, seven assists and four rebounds for the Bulls (14-9, 4-7).
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Suder’s layup capped a 10-0 spurt that handed Miami a 48-37 lead with 17:56 to play. The RedHawks had their largest lead, 52-40, after Skaljac’s jumper with 16:01 left, but Buffalo scored the next nine points to pull within three. It was 62-62 after Brizzi’s 3-pointer with 6:39 remaining.
The teams tied twice more before the RedHawks opened a 72-66 advantage on Skaljac’s layup with 3:02 left and 18-foot jumper with 1:35 remaining.
Brizzi responded with a dunk with 1:20 to go before Justin Kirby made one of two free throws with 32 seconds left for Miami’s 73-68 lead.
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The Bulls had a significant edge in the game at the free-throw line, where they made 14 of 18 attempts. The RedHawks didn’t attempt a free throw until 9:25 remained in the game. Miami was 3 of 6 at the foul line.
Neither team led by more than seven points in the first half. Buffalo had a 33-32 lead following a Batchelor 3-pointer with 4:07 left in the half before Miami gained a 38-35 by halftime.
The RedHawks shot 56.7% (17 of 30) from the field in the first half, while the Bulls shot 38.7% (12 of 31).
Miami earned a 105-102 overtime victory in the first meeting between the teams this season on Jan. 17 in Oxford, Ohio.
Not so long ago, it appeared as though Wilder was set to face bona fide heavyweight king Oleksandr Usyk, but ‘The Bronze Bomber’ must now prepare himself for a vastly different matchup altogether.
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The 40-year-old comes off a relatively uninspiring seventh round finish over Tyrrell Herndon in June, which followed his back-to-back defeats against Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang.
Against Parker, the American failed to unleash his trademark power, and that was again outlined during Zhang’s fifth-round stoppage victory.
One man who certainly seems to think Wilder’s power may be gone is British heavyweight Allen, who, having previously sparred with Chisora, believes that Wilder is likely to find himself on the receiving end of an early stoppage.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Allen put forward the opinion that, despite being two years older, Chisora is the more serviceable customer at this stage of their careers.
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“Wilder, I just don’t think he has anything left. You would think, for a guy that can punch, Chisora’s a good match, because Chisora will walk on to you and he’s there to be hit.
“But Wilder, I just don’t think he can pull the trigger no more. Of course he can still punch… But [Chisora’s] not that easy to hit because you have to worry about him hitting you back.
“I think seven or eight years ago, Wilder would’ve had the speed and the want to really hit Derek, and I think he would’ve stopped him.
“But even at 42 [years old], I think [Chisora] has got a lot more left than Wilder. I think he’ll get to him early.”
Chisora comes off three straight points victories over Gerald Washington, Joe Joyce and Otto Wallin, all of them following his 10th-round stoppage defeat to Tyson Fury in 2022.
