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    Anthony Joshua reveals chilling ‘difference’ in him now as he makes menacing vow ahead of Daniel Dubois fight

    ANTHONY JOSHUA is no longer content with just beating his opponents… he wants to completely iron them out.Joshua has never had any issues with stopping power in his decorated career, which is destined to one day land in boxing’s Hall of Fame.Anthony Joshua’s career was on a knife edge after his back-to-back losses to Oleksandr UsykCredit: GETTYHe returned to winning ways last April with a cagey points victory over Jermaine FranklinCredit: THE TIMESBut he’s racked up three emphatic KO’s in his last three outingsCredit: GETTYAJ plans to produce showstopping finishes for the rest of his careerCredit: GETTYRendering his opponents unconscious, however, seemingly became a secondary objective for the 34-year-old after back-to-back losses to Oleksandr Usyk left his career on the knife edge.But he’s followed up his cagey return to winning ways against Jermaine Franklin last April with emphatic stoppages of Robert Helenius, Otto Wallin and former UFC champion Francis Ngannou.And the Watford warrior is now focused solely on securing showstopping finishes, which wasn’t the case shortly after he joined the professional ranks.As he rewatched his 2014 knockout of Matt Legg at Wembley, where he throws down with fellow Brit Daniel Dubois later this month, he said: “It’s crazy.READ MORE BOXING NEWS”I don’t even put much into the punches. But they’re devastating.”But the difference is. now, I want to flatline people if I can.”In stark contrast to his decimation of Legg, AJ’s eagerly anticipated domestic dust-up with Dubois will take place in front of 96,000 fans.The IBF heavyweight title will be up for grabs, as well as the chance for AJ to become a three-time world champion.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSJoshua knows all too well what’s at stake in his return to the home of English football, which has been a happy hunting ground for him over the years.But he’s refusing to think about hearing veteran announcer Michael Buffer proclaim his as the “new” holder of the prestigious IBF strap.How Anthony Joshua has become ‘unbeatable’ in boxing career turnaround with insiders left stunned by heavyweight starWhen asked if he’s processed the prospect of becoming a three-time heavyweight champ, he replied: “Inshallah [God willing].”We’ll see, I don’t like to talk about what’s going to happen.”Do you know what it is: I watch a lot of stuff, I watch a lot of boxing and I see people make bold predictions.”And [they] say this and say that. And what matters is the result. Let me get the job done.” More

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    Mike Tyson urged to make major change to training footage to prove he’s ready for Jake Paul

    JOE ROGAN has called for Mike Tyson to prove he is fit enough to take on Jake Paul.Tyson is just over two months away from his shock return to professional boxing to take on Jake Paul in Texas on November 15.Mike Tyson has been urged to prove he is ready to Jake Paul in NovemberCredit: EPAJoe Rogan has suggested that Tyson posts longer training videos ahead of the fightCredit: ReutersDespite boasting a 50-6 record and being a previous world champion, fans have become concerned that Tyson won’t have the stamina to take on Paul in the upcoming bout.That’s because Paul, 27, is some 31 YEARS younger than Iron Mike, 58. And although Tyson has looked sharp and dangerous in the clips of his training camp he has shared online, UFC pundit and podcaster Joe Rogan has claimed that those videos are too short to prove that he is able to take on Paul.Speaking on his podcast, Rogan urged Tyson to show extended clips of his training camp to prove he’s up to the task.READ MORE ON MIKE TYSONHe said: “I wish he didn’t do it. I wish it wasn’t a thing. I wish it wasn’t a thing where a 58-year-old guy was going to fight a 27-year-old. “That said, I fully support his desire to do it. What, is he going to live forever? No, he’s not going to live forever. “Maybe he wants one more shot at it. Maybe his body can do one more fight.”I don’t know. He looks great on the mitts, but I can look good on the mitts, especially if you’re watching 30-second clips.Most read in BoxingMike Tyson has been sharing short clips of his gym work in the build up to the fightCredit: Twitter @MikeTysonJake Paul is some 31 years younger than Mike TysonCredit: GettyCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”What you want to see is him sparring. You want to see him hitting the bag for multiple rounds. Let’s see three rounds hard on the bag. I want to see what you can do.”I want to see how your feet move. I want to see what it looks like if you’re off balance when you’re throwing combinations.”Watch Francis Ngannou brutally tell Jake Paul what ‘specimen’ Mike Tyson will do to him after training with boxing iconTyson hasn’t fought competitively for nearly 20 YEARS, meaning his last fight – a 2005 defeat to Kevin McBride – took place when Jake Paul was just eight years old.The veteran fighter lost three of his last four pro fights, showing signs of physical decline towards the back end of his glittering career.And he has already had to delay his bout with social media star Paul after an ulcer flared up earlier in the year. All that said, Tyson has insisted he is ready and raring to take on ‘The Problem Child’ in the ring.Telling Fox News earlier this month that you can “bet your life” that he will take on Paul.Adding: “I’m always going to test myself. I’m always gonna push the envelope. I’m always very nervous and apprehensive until it gets closer to the fight.”Then, I understand this is reality. I’ve been through this many of times, and I know how to handle this situation.” More

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    Elle Brooke reveals weird act men want her to do to them and says ‘it’s my dream job but it’s illegal’

    ELLE BROOKE has discovered her dream job – but too bad it’s illegal. The adult film star is inundated with bizarre requests from her fans, followers and OnlyFans subscribers. Elle Brooke is inundated with weird requests from her fansCredit: @ellebrookeukSome even ask her to punch themCredit: Instagram / @thedumbledongBrooke is a star of Misfits BoxingCredit: GettyAnd some even offer to pay the Misfits Boxing champion huge sums to beat them up. It would mean Brooke getting to dish out the punches and not have to worry about getting any back. But her biggest opponent standing in the way of the perfect job is the law. Brooke, 26, told SunSport with a laugh: “I actually have people ask me to like punch them for so much money.READ MORE ON ELLE BROOKE”And I’m like, ‘Do you know what? I’m in the wrong job, that sounds like way easier money than me getting punched.'”I can just beat up men. I’d love to do that. I actually looked into it and it’s also against the law. “You can’t consent to, like, assault and battery, so I can’t, unfortunately. I would love to, that’s my dream job.”Brooke is one of the faces of Misfits Boxing, co-founded by YouTuber-turned-fighter KSI and his manager Mams Taylor. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSNames from the social media, TV, MMA and boxing world are welcomed in celebrity-style crossover bouts. Brooke has four wins, one loss and a draw in her six bouts after judges failed to split her and Paige VanZant, 30, in her last fight. Talks for a rematch broke down with Brooke now facing former bare-knuckle boxer Jenny “Savage” Clausius on Saturday in Newcastle. But it will mark her last bout till at least next year with a well-earned break on the horizon. Brooke said: “After this fight, I’m going to have a bit more time off because three fights in nine months, that is pretty active.”That is super active. So I’m not going to fight until next year now. After this fight, I’m gonna have a little bit of time off.”As much as I love the boxer lifestyle, I love having abs and being skinny and waking up feeling good, I’m not hungover, I do need a holiday and I need a break in terms of for the last three fights, I’ve always had an next opponent and a date.”I wanna have at least a couple of months where I’m not thinking about the next person.”Paige VanZant was dropped by Elle BrookeCredit: @thedumbledong More

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    Amir Khan, 37, in secret talks with Manny Pacquiao, 45, over fight and taunts rival for ‘looking s***’ in last bout

    AMIR KHAN revealed he is secretly trying to arrange an exhibition with Manny Pacquiao – who he claimed ” looked s*** in his last fight”.Khan was sent into a painful retirement in 2022 after losing his bitter grudge match against Kell Brook. Amir Khan revealed he is secretly trying to arrange an exhibition with Manny PacquiaoCredit: GettyPacquiao has teased a boxing comebackCredit: GettyHe has since served a two-year drugs ban for testing positive for a banned substance before the Brook loss. But Khan, 37, maintained he did not knowingly take the prohibited substance. Pacquiao, 45, retired in 2021 following defeat to Yordenis Ugas, 38, to focus on a presidential campaign in the Philippines.But after that failed, the eight-division champion has talked up a comeback and has taken exhibition bouts to prepare. READ MORE IN BOXINGHis last was in Japan against 6ft kickboxing champion Rukiya Anpo over three rounds which produced no winner. Khan – who is also eyeing Floyd Mayweather – took a swipe at Pacquiao as the pair exchange messages behind the scenes. He told Action Network: “Manny looked s*** in his last fight, really bad. Manny won’t want to fight me, and I like him. “We speak on WhatsApp. They’re looking for a big pay cheque from Saudi, Qatar or Dubai but it’s going to be hard because obviously Saudi and Turki Alalshikh will never do an exhibition fight.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”If it happens and I’m ever going to consider doing an exhibition, then it will have to be in the next 12 months otherwise I am done from the sport. “I’m 90 per cent done from the sport anyways, I don’t have the love for boxing anymore. Floyd Mayweather among SIX names in line to fight KSI on boxing return… with YouTuber out for ‘revenge'”To motivate myself it would only have to be Manny or Floyd Mayweather.” Mayweather, 47, is another who officially hung up the gloves but continues to box in exhibitions in retirement. The unbeaten American has been called out by the likes of YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI, 31, who also wants to fight Khan. But Khan said: “I don’t think I will unless a Floyd Mayweather fight was there. The only two fighters I would make a comeback for is Floyd or Manny Pacquiao. “Other than that, no I’m not interested at all. I won’t fight KSI. The thing is I’ve done it at the highest level and don’t have the fire in my belly anymore. “God has been kind, I’m financially strong, going into other things like property and am living half of my time in Dubai and the UK as well as going the States a lot. I’m keeping busy with lots of things.”Pacquiao with former coach Freddie Roach and KhanCredit: PA:Press AssociationFloyd Mayweather continues to box in exhibitionsCredit: Reuters More

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    Anthony Joshua tells his side of the story after claims Daniel Dubois turned his legs to jelly in sparring

    ANTHONY JOSHUA has finally had his say on THAT infamous spar with Daniel Dubois.The build-up to the pair’s Wembley war later this month has been dominated by rumours of what happened in one of their sparring sessions at the GB Performance Institute in Sheffield in 2016.Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois throw down at Wembley later this monthCredit: GETTYRumours of Dubois knocking out AJ in a 2016 spar have dominated the build-up to the fightAJ has issued a stern message on the numerous claims made about the sparCredit: INSTAGRAM@ANTHONYJOSHUAIt’s been claimed over the years that Dubois, who at the time was a fresh-faced 18-year-old, nearly knocked out the former two-time unified heavyweight champion.Dubois has inadvertently fuelled the rumours by refusing to shed light on his time in the ring with AJ, who has grown tired of the “narrative” being painted ahead of their domestic dust-up.Recalling the spar in question, Joshua told Sky Sports: “He just cracked me with a good shot. I stood on my feet.”I don’t know where this whole narrative of someone turned my lights off came from.READ MORE ON AJ VS DUBOIS”There were a lot of people in the gym that day as well. “And people have come out and said, ‘Nah, nothing [happened].”But anyway, people say what they say.”Joshua, 34, isn’t surprised that conflicting tales have emerged from his gym war with the IBF heavyweight champion.Most read in BoxingHe said: “With me, there’s always been like an inch that makes a mile. But it’s all good. It’s all good.”BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSJoshua and Dubois enter their showdown at the home of English football at the peak of respective career resurgences.AJ has bounced back from the brink of divisional irrelevance with four wins on the spins, including a brutal KO of former UFC champion Francis Ngannou.Watch moment Daniel Dubois smashes fist through birthday cake with Anthony Joshua’s face on it… two weeks before fightDubois, meanwhile, has recovered from a disappointing display against Oleksandr Usyk with back-to-back stoppage wins over Jarrell Miller and Filip Hrgovic.And the 26-year-old is on a mission to become the new face of British heavyweight boxing. He said: “AJ’s been the king for a long time and on the night, I need to become a king slayer.”And that’s my goal, that’s the mission at hand.”I’m learning more about myself as a fighter, as a person, coming out of the darkness and into the light, improving all around as a fighter and as an athlete.”I’m up for this and ready to go.”Joshua, however, insists he won’t let Dubois dethrone him as the poster boy of British boxing.He said: “I’m not saying that he has the chance to do it on September 21 because what you speak is sometimes what comes into existence.READ MORE SUN STORIES”But I won’t let it happen, I’ll show you how good am.”Whether it’s in the ring sparring or whether it’s in the ring fighting, I won’t let anyone manhandle me or try to knock me out. No way.”Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois will throw down in front of 96,000 fans at WembleyCredit: GETTY More

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    I’m a former world champ who KOd Brit boxing legend… but my rap star twin sisters are more famous than me

    DANNY GARCIA is the former world champion boxer bidding to win another belt – but he is not the most famous face in his family. Garcia – who knocked out British legend Amir Khan in 2012 – was coached to titles in two divisions by his eccentric dad Angel. Danny Garcia with his twin sistersCredit: Instagram @siangietwinsGarcia is trained by dad AngelCredit: PBC Amir Khan was knocked out by Garcia in 2012Credit: Action Images – ReutersBut neither are as popular as Angel’s twin daughters Sianney and Angelise Garcia – known as the rap duo SiAngie Twins. Garcia, 36, told SunSport with a chuckle: “They’re more famous than me!”We come from a family of talent, even my daughter is very talented, my daughter Philly, she has so much character, so much charisma. One day somebody’s gonna see her talent also.”Believe it or not, my sisters and I, we do have mutual fans but they have a different fan base than me.READ MORE IN BOXING”So, like some of their fans don’t even know who I am. Some of my fans don’t even know who they are.”But a lot of people do know we’re a family so people know us as a family business and that’s why we kinda like all intertwined.”We all kinda like book our family together because we promote us being a successful family.”But for the most part, their fans are younger than me. They don’t even know who I am.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSGarcia helps promote his sisters’ music and has even featured on tracks with them. The family also had their own reality TV show – documenting the ups and down of mixing family with business. Garcia said: “Sometimes it’s tough. Sometimes it’s tough because my sisters are younger than me, 13 years younger than me. “So they’re not fully gonna see life how I see life. So sometimes we bump heads because we have different visions. “Even my father, we bump heads a lot we’re always bumping heads because we have different visions and different outlooks.”But we always sit down as a family, you know, figure it out and just try not to always hold grudges and be mad at each other. “So we just kinda learn how to work together and things like that.”Garcia is 13 years older than the twinsCredit: Instagram @siangietwinsThey are rappers from PhiladelphiaCredit: Instagram @siangietwinsGarcia says his twins are ‘more famous’ than himCredit: Instagram @siangietwinsThe SiAngie Twins have songs out with brother DannyCredit: Instagram @siangietwinsGarcia’s father Angel has become a star of his own, known for riling up his son’s opponents, with the two reuniting once again in the gym. Garcia beamed: “You know, my dad is full of energy. He’s the reason why I love boxing so much.”He’s so passionate about it and when I’m doing, I know I’m making him happy because that’s all he really loves is boxing.”I tell them, look, we can’t fight forever. So you gotta learn how to be happy outside the ring too.”I love my dad, you know, that’s my best friend.”Garcia held unified light-welterweight world titles before moving up to welterweight to once again become champion. But now he challenges Erislandy Lara, 41, for the WBA middleweight belt over the weekend in Las Vegas. It is well over a STONE heavier then when he sucked down to 10st to KO Khan – a weight cut even Garcia is stunned he managed. Garcia has always had dad Angel in his cornerThey have won world titles togetherCredit: Getty Images – GettyThe two are best friendsCredit: Amanda Westcott/SHOWTIMEHe admitted: “I’m fighting 17 pounds heavier, but yeah, I definitely don’t miss miss making 140. I don’t even know how I made 140 to be honest.”Sometimes I sit back and I look, and I’m like, how did I make that weight?”I won titles at 140, 147. I feel like all the great fighters go up in weight and try to do something great.Try to do something for her legacy.”So I feel like this right here is a fight that I’m jumping up a couple of weight classes to try make big history and just try to put myself in the category of all the great champions who’ve done it for me.”Garcia returns after over two years out, last beating Jose Benavidez Jr, 32, in July 2020 when he broke down in tears following the win. The American bravely spoke about his mental health struggles outside the ring and battling back to victory. Garcia admits he is in the final chapter of his career now but vowed to close it out as a three-division champ. READ MORE SUN STORIESHe said: “I’m just taking it one fight at a time.”I wanna win this WBA middleweight title and then after I’ll just go from there one fight at a time.” Erislandy Lara defends his WBA middleweight title against Danny GarciaCredit: Esther Lin/

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    Usain Bolt’s No1 rival issues warning after 16-year-old sprint wonderkid Gout Gout beats Olympic legend’s record

    JUSTIN GATLIN has warned that comparisons should not be drawn between his biggest rival Usain Bolt and new running wonderkid Gout Gout.Bolt is regarded as the greatest sprinter of all time after setting world records in the men’s 100m and 200m.Justin Gatlin reckons Gout Gout should not be compared to legendary sprinter Usain BoltCredit: GettyGout is already making waves in the sport at just 16 years of ageCredit: GettyThe Jamaican, who won EIGHT Olympic gold medals, ran a mind-boggling 9.58 seconds in the 100m in 2009.And the same year saw Bolt record a new world best of 19.19 in the 200m.Those records remain intact to this day, with new Olympic champ Noah Lyles winning gold in the 100m with a time of 9.79.But some spectators believe Bolt’s achievements could eventually be broken by a new kid on the block.READ MORE IN SPORTAustralian ace Gout is just 16 years old and has already broken Bolt’s world record for 200m at the U20 World Championships.He ran the distance in 20.60, beating Bolt’s record by one hundredth of a second.The youngster has also done 100m in just 10.2 seconds.And some feel Gout could be the man to set new standards in the sport.Most read in AthleticsCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut American icon Gatlin reckons nobody can come close to Bolt — and if they do, they will do it off their own steam.The former sprinter was one of Bolt’s fiercest rivals back in the day.Usain Bolt’s former rival reveals Olympics legend’s ‘bulls***’ tactic that showed ‘what he’s about’ mid-raceGatlin was Bolt’s main rival during their racing daysCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdGatlin won 100m Olympic gold at Athens in 2004 and was often within touching distance of Bolt.And he warned sprinting fans not to compare Gout with the Jamaican legend.Gatlin told the Ready Set Go podcast: “Looking at what Bolt did – and not taking anything away from Gout Gout or anybody else that’s doing their thing right now and dominating.“When Bolt was a junior, he had the junior world record, which at that point in time, in 2004, this dude ran 19 low nine. 19.93 was his record, bro.”If you put that against these guys today, he is eclipsing them.”To say that this person is the next and that person is the next, I feel like we give the microphone to the bandwagoners.READ MORE SUN STORIES“Stop putting these young athletes on a path that comes with a lot of stress and comes with a lot of pressure. Let them go out there and develop themselves. “If anything, let them say, ‘No, I’m Gout Gout, I’m about to be different. I’m [Letsile] Tebogo, I’m about to be different.” More

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    Mike Tyson, 58, lands new job ahead of controversial fight against 27-year-old Jake Paul

    MIKE TYSON has landed himself a new job ahead of his controversial fight against Jake Paul. YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul faces heavyweight great Tyson on November 15 in a clash scrutinised over the massive age gap.Mike Tyson is due to fight Jake Paul on November 15Credit: EPAFurther outrage was sparked when Tyson was forced to pull out of the initial July 20 date amid an ulcer flare-up in his stomach.But organisers – including streaming platform Netflix – turned a blind eye to reschedule the bout.Tyson has been passed medically fit to fight by doctors and he is back in training camp for the bout. But that comes following the news that he has been hired as a commentator and analyst for MMA promotion Cage Wars 67.READ MORE IN BOXINGThe event is set for Friday at the Rivers Casino & Resort in New York with Tyson working alongside his son Amir. Tyson, 58, initially retired in 2005 after two dismal defeats and troubles outside of the ring. But he returned in 2020 as the reformed Baddest Man on The Planet for an exhibition with Roy Jones Jr, 55.That was nothing more than a glorified sparring session but Paul, 27, is out for blood with his fight against Tyson to be professionally sanctioned.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBoth will be drug tested and Tyson will have to undergo additional brain and heart exams due to his age. But 10-1 Paul has no fears lightning will strike twice in terms of a postponement and has not even got a back-up opponent in the pipeline. He told TMZ: “I don’t have concern. He’s doing great. He’s super healthy behind the scenes and feeling great.”So that’s what we are focusing on and there is not a back-up currently.”Watch Jake Paul’s bizarre hand training exercise using rice ahead of Mike Tyson fight More