Aurelia Butler

More stories

  • 200 Shares129 Views

    in Boxing

    Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois set for major change to make history in British blockbuster fight

    ANTHONY JOSHUA and Daniel Dubois are set to smash the Wembley record of 94,000 fans.The all-London heavyweight war – for the IBF heavyweight world title on September 21 – is on course to eclipse the mega-crowd that crammed in to watch Tyson Fury knock out Dillian Whyte in 2022.Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois will throw down in a big domestic dust-up next monthCredit: GETTYThe pair will collide in an eagerly-anticipated Wembley showdownCredit: GETTYThe domestic dust-up is on course to break the British boxing attendance recordCredit: GETTYSaudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh has officially applied for London Mayor Sadiq Khan to increase the capacity at the home of English football.The mastermind behind the boxing resurgence to promote his Riyadh Season brand wrote: “Due to high ticket demand, we’ve requested to extend the capacity at Wembley Stadium for the highly anticipated bout between Joshua and Dubois at Riyadh Season Wembley Edition.“We hope to set a record for the largest attendance in boxing history at Wembley Stadium.”The only obstacle is likely to be the security and policing – especially after the shameful 2020 Euros final where 2,000 ticketless oafs stormed the Arches and up to 6,000 caused horrible scenes around the iconic venue.READ MORE BOXING NEWSThankfully, in 2022, boxing fans proved titanic events could happen at the magnificent North-West London ground.A post-war British record crowd watched the Gypsy King obliterate his British rival with a savage uppercut.Statistics released by the Met Police showed the force billed organisers a total of £72,259.29 for policing it.But the infinite funds at the disposal of Alalshikh and his efforts to re-establish the sport as a mainstream success can handle the financial implications comfortably.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAlalshikh intends to make the spectacular showdown a family-affair with dedicated play areas and a performance from Oasis leadman Liam Gallagher, who has just announced a reunion with brother Noel.When the fight between the two former Team GB sparring partners was announced, Dubois said: “It’s a dream.What really happened in Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury’s secret sparring session for Gypsy King’s Rolex“Especially after having to come back from two defeats and challenging for a world title.“I now have a chance to win the damn thing outright and that’s what I want.“I will demolish AJ, from here I can only get even better.”The selling out of Wembley comes as no surprise to Dubois’ promoter Frank Warren, who last month tipped the bout to break the attendance record.During an appearance on talkSPORT, the veteran promoter said: “Oh, it’s massive.”I mean, we will be applying to increase the capacity like we did last time when Tyson Fury fought against Dillian Whyte.”And I think we’ve got it, I think we will probably break that record. So it’s really looking good.”Victory over Dubois will see Joshua become a THREE-TIME heavyweight champion.AJ, 34, goes into his 13th world title fight on the back of an impressive four-fight win streak, in which he’s knocked three opponents.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Watford warrior brutalised former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in his last outing in March, knocking him out cold in the second round of their Saudi showdown.Dubois, meanwhile, stopped the previously undefeated Filip Hrgovic in June to become interim IBF champ and was elevated to full champion a few weeks later. More

  • 250 Shares99 Views

    in Boxing

    Jake Paul reveals ‘last thing in the way’ of huge £100m KSI fight and issues ‘take-it-or-leave it’ offer to rival

    JAKE PAUL insisted there is just one final obstacle standing in the way of a huge KSI fight – but warned he is on his last “take-it-or-leave it” offer. The pair of YouTubers-turned-boxers have spent years feuding which has fuelled demand for a blockbuster bout believed to be worth £100million,Jake Paul insisted there is just one final obstacle standing in the way of a huge KSI fightKSI vs Jake Paul could be worth £100mCredit: GettyBut talks have dragged on with the latest hurdle being the weight disparity between them.Paul’s last three fights have been at the 200lb cruiserweight limit of 14st 4lb while he prepares to move up to heavyweight to face Mike Tyson.KSI, meanwhile, suffered his first defeat in his last fight when he lost via a controversial decision to Tommy Fury at a 183lb catchweight.Paul is adamant that for the fight to happen it can only take place between the cruiserweight range of 176lb-200lb.READ MORE IN BOXINGHe said at a Professional Fighters League event: “I think it’s just down to weight now. “Because I’m so much heavier and KSI also says he’s walking around at 205 – and that’s what his coach said on an interview – so you know that’s the truth.”I’m walking around at like 215. So I think it’s just a weight thing. I think it’s like 195-200lbs. And that’s really the last thing in the way.”Well, that’s what we said to him. We said this is a cruiserweight fight unless we go down to 175.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“But I can’t get down there by any means. So we just said cruiserweight, professional cruiserweight fight, take it or leave it.”KSI, 31, has not returned since suffering defeat to Fury, 25, in October. Jake Paul rubs salt into ‘dumbass’ Tommy Fury’s wounds as he offers Molly-Mae a JOB after boxing rival’s shock break-upHe was due to on August 31 in Dublin against Anthony Taylor and Slim Albaher in a wild two-on-one bout.But KSI was agonisingly forced to pull out of the event with an excruciating hand injury.Meanwhile Paul, 27, takes on Tyson, 58, in Texas on November 15 in a controversial clash scrutinised for the three-decade age gap.But KSI is not so convinced the fight for the ages will go ahead after Iron Mike pulled out of the original July 20 date amid a health scare.He told us: “Jake’s just getting heavier and heavier and heavier, obviously, because he’s just looking at the Mike Tyson fight – which I still don’t think is gonna happen.“I think they’re gonna try and make an ordeal, and then eventually Mike will realise he actually can’t fight, and then I don’t know what they’re gonna do then.READ MORE SUN STORIES“But for me, the Jake fight, I’m just gonna wait. I don’t really need to chase him, eventually he’s gonna have no other options, but to have to come to me.“He’s just not trying to get involved. He’s in a bit of an awkward situation, so I think for him it’s probably easier if he just leaves it.”KSI and Jake Paul clashing in the ring in 2020Credit: Getty Images – Getty More

  • 238 Shares99 Views

    in Boxing

    Jake Paul admits his mum is terrified of Mike Tyson fight after watching clips of boxing legend in action

    JAKE PAUL revealed his mum Pam is terrified of his fight with Mike Tyson – after scaring herself watching the feared fighter in action. The YouTuber-turned-boxer faces the boxing great on November 15 in Texas in a controversial clash scrutinised for age difference.Jake Paul with his mum PamBut Tyson has been attempting to miraculously roll back the clock and has been showing glimpses of his prime in short training clips.The frightening footage of the 58-year-old icon on the pads has left Paul’s mum concerned – but she will be at the fight alongside Paul’s girlfriend Jutta Leerdam.Paul, 27, said: “They will definitely be there. “But my mum is very scared actually. She keeps on asking me if I’m ready, asking my team if I’m if I’m ready and she’s not liking this one.READ MORE IN BOXING”Mike just looks scary and big… his Instagram videos look crazy. So she’s like watching all of that and just not liking it.”Tyson was initially forced to pull out of the original July 20 date after suffering from a stomach ulcer.It only added more critics to the already contentious fight for the ages – but Paul came out swinging in defence of it. He said: “I don’t get it at all. But I also don’t understand people in general, like people are dumber than a box of rocks. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I don’t expect them to understand fighting or gain experience or the honour to step into the ring with a legend.”These people probably don’t even know what honour is or respect or passion or doing legendary s***.Jake Paul reveals ‘take it-or-leave it’ offer to fight KSI”And the fact that Netflix is involved, the fact that Mike Tyson wants it to be a pro fight. If Uncle Mike is down then so am I.”Paul hosted the Professional Fighters League press conference ahead of Francis Ngannou’s MMA return fight against Renan Ferreira on October 19.And Ngannou, 37, who was coached by Tyson in the past, backed his older mentor to beat the brakes of Paul, who is three decades his junior. But Paul himself admitted: “I love it. It’s not gonna be an easy fight. I think the first four rounds are gonna be very difficult.”And if I can weather the storm of Mike Tyson, the baddest man, hardest puncher on the planet, then I believe I can pull ahead in the later rounds and be able to stop him actually. “But, Francis is not wrong. I often times get scared of that one punch and I have to be alert the whole time.”Mike Tyson facing off with Jake PaulCredit: Getty More

  • 225 Shares179 Views

    in Boxing

    KSI braces for ‘wild case’ Conor McGregor to gatecrash Misfits Dublin event after UFC star’s BARE-KNUCKLE fight callout

    KSI is braced for Conor McGregor’s wild antics in Dublin – having been called out to a BARE-KNUCKLE fight last time they met. The last time the two were in the same room – when Anthony Joshua knocked out Robert Helenius in August 2023 – McGregor offered KSI a scrap.KSI is braced for Conor McGregor’s wild antics in DublinCredit: RexConor McGregor called KSI out to a bare-knuckle fight in 2023Credit: PAAlmost 12 months on, they could run into each other again with McGregor’s photographer Dave Fogarty in action on KSI’s Misfits Boxing card.Snapper Fogarty faces Misfits champion Deen The Great in Dublin – with KSI preparing himself for any amount of chaos. He told SunSport: “With McGregor, you don’t really know what to expect. “He’s a bit of a wild case. I don’t think he’s in any state of mind to be fighting at all. I don’t think he’s gonna be fighting anytime soon.READ MORE IN BOXING”The UFC have tried. They failed. So yeah, even if he does try to call me out, I know it’s just a bluff.“I know he’s not actually about it. So I think once my hand actually properly heals, and I’m able to be 100 per cent again, I’ll actually look at people who are willing to fight and who want to fight.”A hand injury forced KSI out of his proposed return against Anthony Taylor and Slim Albaher in a wild two-on-one handicap bout.Instead, Premier League winner Danny Simpson, 37, steps in as headline replacement against YouTuber Danny Aarons, 22. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFogarty makes his Misfits debut with close confidant McGregor expected to be in attendance to support. The ex-UFC champion, 36, in 2017 lost his lucrative boxing debut against Floyd Mayweather, 47, and has been a target of Jake Paul’s ever since.Jake Paul reveals ‘take it-or-leave it’ offer to fight KSIBut McGregor has refused to even entertain a fight with Paul, 27, and has instead talked up facing KSI, 31, in the past instead. And KSI added: “Conor is more interested in me because I sell pay-per-views. “I don’t know if you know much about Jake Paul’s last pay-per-view, but he’s sold less than 50,000 buys.“He had less than 50,000 buys. That’s terrible. For someone like him, he likes to claim that he’s the A-side, he’s one of the biggest in the world, less than 50,000 is terrible.“I don’t think I’ve ever done that. So for me, I know my worth. I know what I can do. And I know what makes sense.With McGregor, you don’t really know what to expect. He’s a bit of a wild case.KSI on Conor McGregor “I’m just gonna keep my cards close to my chest. And if the Conor McGregor fight makes sense, then we’ll do it.“But again, I just don’t see him being in that right state of mind to be fighting. I think he’s too busy enjoying himself and that’s perfectly fine.”McGregor has not fought in the UFC since July 2021 and has been out since after suffering a brutal leg break in his last bout. He was due to return in June against Michael Chandler, 38, but a toe injury KOd the clash with it yet to be rescheduled. KSI is nursing a hand injury that has taken him off fighting in his event – so he will instead put on a music performance for the 3Arena.He said: “I’m gonna be working more on the music just to wrap that up again because I feel like I’ve kind of neglected it a little bit.READ MORE SUN STORIES“I’ve got a few bangers just in the locker that I’d eventually like to release.“And then in terms of fighting once I’m back to punching, it’d be good to maybe do one or two fights next year and then see how I feel from there. Still do YouTube etc. Just keep it moving.” More

  • 225 Shares199 Views

    in Boxing

    Glamorous boxing ring girl Apollonia Llewellyn appears to make shock career change as she stuns in chic outfit

    APOLLONIA LLEWELLYN appears to have made a shock career change as she dressed to impress in a formal outfit.The boxing ring girl is used to catching the eye in bikinis – but she swapped her usual look for office attire.Apollonia Llewellyn caught the eye in a chic outfitCredit: instagram @apolloniallewellynThe ring girl was seemingly working a new jobCredit: instagram @apolloniallewellynApollonia later posted with a cute dogCredit: instagram @apolloniallewellynApollonia, 24, wore a stylish shirt and trousers as she posed while holding a phone and clipboard.The blonde bombshell appears to have landed a new job at Denta Clinics in Turkey as she claimed she was “meetings” ready.Her mum Paula re-posted one of the snaps on Instagram and said: “So proud of you. You looking amazing.”Working hard away from home for Denta Clinics.”READ MORE IN SPORT It is unclear what her job is or whether she’s simply promoting them to her 576,000 Instagram followers.The business has links to Apollonia’s family after being used by the herself and her dad in the past.She later unwound by posting snaps with a dog and by taking in the stunning views of the Turkish coastline.Away her potential work with teeth, she is used to making fans smile and recently stunned in a busty leather outfit.Most read in BoxingFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSShe was also dubbed “gorgeous” as she joined no bra club in a figure-hugging dress.Apollonia, who shot to fame as a ring girl for Misfits, even risked a social media ban by leaving little to the imagination in New York.Ten Times Apollonia Llewellyn Send Fans Wild on InstagramInside Apollonia’s glamorous life as influencer, ring girl and model …Apollonia burst out of this tiny silver bikini as she drank her ‘morning juice’Credit: INSTAGRAMConor McGregor was among 8,000 fans who enjoyed this see-through lacy outfitCredit: INSTAGRAMThousands of Apollonia’s fans enjoyed the view on the ring girl’s holiday to New YorkCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia braved the snow in the Lake DistrictCredit: InstagramApollonia really enjoyed this bowl of pasta on her summer holiday to SantoriniCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia invited fans to ‘sit and stare’ at this picture, and thousands took her up on the invitationCredit: INSTAGRAMFans were worried Apollonia’s top had shrunk in the wash as she enjoyed this hearty breakfastCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia’s followers were in awe of the stunner’s new hairdo as she wowed in a tiny yellow bikiniCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia sent a cheeky message to her fans as she posed in this glamorous see-through numberCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia told fans ‘no caption needed’ as she squeezed into this skin-tight see-through playsuitCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia revealed he ‘idea of happiness’ is being ‘wind swept on the beach’ with this busty snapCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia left very little to the imagination as she ‘brightened fans’ Mondays’ in a skimpy wet T-shirtCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia shot to recognition as a member of the Misfits Boxing fight night teamShe has garnered her a huge social media presenceCredit: INSTAGRAM @apolloniallewellynApollonia has over 570,000 Instagram followersCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynShe has turned down a staggering £100,000 to pose nude beforeCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynThe model insisted she isn’t money-orientedCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynApollonia shows off her jet setting lifestyle onlineCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynShe also holidayed in New YorkCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynApollonia is no stranger to a bikini pictureCredit: INSTAGRAM @apolloniallewellynShe has built a huge following on social mediaCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynApollonia works as a model alongside her social fameCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn More

  • 263 Shares149 Views

    in Boxing

    Fuming Floyd Mayweather appears to AXE referee mid-fight as he is swapped out and John Gotti III bout ends in farce

    FUMING Floyd Mayweather appeared to AXE the referee during his rematch with John Gotti III which once again ended in a farce.Last summer, Mayweather’s exhibition with the grandson of notorious New York crime boss John Gotti finished in an all-out brawl.Floyd Mayweather’s rematch with John Gotti III had two different refsCredit: DAZNA new referee was switched in following Mayweather’s complaintsCredit: ReutersThe boxing icon was penalised for this hook to the headCredit: DAZNHe was furious the referee called it an illegal shot to the back of the headCredit: DAZNMayweather appeared to demand the referee get out of the ringCredit: DAZNGotti III was disqualified for holding and trash-talking before a melee broke out in the ring leading up to a rematch more than 12 months in the making.And after just two rounds of the rematch in Mexico, it looked to be heading for the same outcome.Mayweather, 47, landed what looked to be a perfectly legitimate hook on Gotti, 31 – only for the ref to step in and deem it illegal.Arguments erupted in the ring with the so-called billionaire boxing icon Mayweather left fuming and seemingly sacking the official by demanding he got out of his way so he could carry on.READ MORE IN BOXINGThe two corners then looked to be getting involved from either side of the ring as a case of deja vu threatened to ensue.Suddenly the action resumed – but with a totally different ref taking charge of the fight inside the ring.Off camera, the officials were remarkably swapped over and the action carried on. The fight went the full eight-round distance and it was largely one-way traffic. Most read in BoxingMayweather hammered Gotti with looping right hooks to the head and body while sinking in lefts to the stomach.He did show glimpses of his vintage defence and counter-punching but it was a shadow of his former self. Floyd Mayweather, 47, flashes wads of cash before flying out to exhibition fight against John Gotti III on private jetStill, three years off his 50th birthday and Mayweather had flashes of greatness with fast combinations and head movement. The boxing legend is an old friend of Gotti’s dad, a once-acting boss of the Gambino crime family made famous by his feared father.Mayweather and Gotti III shared an embrace post-fight before Mexican icon Julio Cesar Chavez, 62, entered the ring. Chavez appeared to call for an exhibition fight himself. But Mayweather responded: “He’s older now and if I do an exhibition with him, it’s not going to look good on me.”He paved the way for me and he does so much for the sport of boxing and for all the young Mexican fighters after him.”This is one of the guys who paved the way, he’s one of the best fighters of all time.”READ MORE SUN STORIESMayweather officially retired in 2017 after beating UFC superstar Conor McGregor, 36, in 2017 but he has continued to box in exhibitions. He even revealed before rematching Gotti that he has a deal to fight at least three more times.Mayweather made his feelings clearCredit: DAZNHe snarled towards the original refereeCredit: DAZNThe Money seemingly used his power and authority to have the referee replacedCredit: DAZNMayweather and Gotti III went the distanceCredit: ReutersMayweather had glimpses of his former selfCredit: AFP More

  • 225 Shares199 Views

    in Boxing

    Floyd Mayweather vs John Gotti III LIVE RESULTS: Stream, fight start time and latest updates from huge rematch

    FLOYD MAYWEATHER returns to the ring TONIGHT for a highly anticipated rematch against John Gotti III.The two last went head-to-head in an exhibition bout in Florida in June 2023, with the fight ending in chaos.Referee Kenny Bayliss stopped the bout in the sixth round and declared it a no-contest, which led to Gotti III charging at Mayweather, prompting a mass brawl in the ring.Each fighter’s respective camps stormed the ring with several punches thrown in crazy scenes – leading to both competitors being escorted out of the venue.Card start time: 7.30pm ET/12.30am BSTMain event start time: 12.15am ET/5.15am BST (approx)TV/Stream: DAZN PPVFollow our live blog below…What happened after the fight stopped?Following the brawl, Mayweather and Gotti eventually had to be escorted out of the arena.But the rivalling camps continued to scrap by the ring and backstage until police were forced to intervene.A cop squad forced fans out of the arena as tensions boiled over inside the Fla Live Arena in Fort Lauderdale.Copy linkCopiedBefore the chaosIt was all going so well last time before the previous match ended in a mass brawl.Mayweather wouldn’t like to read this but the fight was very even.Credit: RexCopy linkCopiedWho is on the undercard?Here are all the confirmed fights set to take place on the Mayweather vs Gotti III 2 undercard:Floyd Mayweather vs John Gotti IIIVictor Ortiz vs. Rodrigo Damian CoriaAlan David Picasso vs. Azat HovhannisyanLuis Rodriguez vs. Cesar VacaAaron Silva vs. Alfonso FloresSilvia Torres vs. Cecilia RodriguezCopy linkCopiedWho is on the undercard?Here are all the confirmed fights set to take place on the Mayweather vs Gotti III 2 undercard:Floyd Mayweather vs John Gotti IIIVictor Ortiz vs. Rodrigo Damian CoriaAlan David Picasso vs. Azat HovhannisyanLuis Rodriguez vs. Cesar VacaAaron Silva vs. Alfonso FloresSilvia Torres vs. Cecilia RodriguezCopy linkCopiedWelcome to Floyd Mayweather vs John Gotti III 2Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather makes his highly-anticipated return to the ring TONIGHT as he takes on John Gotti III in – and you don’t want to miss itThe two rivals last went head-to-head in an exhibition bout in Florida in June 2023, with the fight ending in chaos.There was a lot of trash-talking and rough tactics in the sixth round, which led referee Kenny Bayliss to stop the bout and declare it a no-contest.Once the bout was waved off, Gotti III, the grandson of organised crime boss John Gotti, charged at Mayweather, prompting a mass brawl in the ring.Each fighter’s respective camps stormed the ring with several punches thrown in crazy scenes – leading to both competitors being escorted out of the venue.Gotti III was slapped with a six-month suspension for his antics in Florida and now returns to the ring for the rematch with Mayweather having served his ban.But that is a thing of the past and the boxers finally get to put hands on one another again.However, there is a very entertaining undercard to get through first.Credit: The Mega AgencyCopy linkCopied More

  • 225 Shares99 Views

    in Boxing

    Tyson Fury relaxes on holiday as Gypsy King prepares for biggest fight of career in Oleksandr Usyk rematch

    TYSON FURY has been soaking up the sun on a family holiday ahead of his upcoming rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.The Gypsy King took to Instagram to share a series of snaps from his luxury trip away.Tyson Fury enjoy has been enjoying the sunshine on a family holidayCredit: Instagram / @tysonfuryThe Gypsy King shared a series of pics on InstagramCredit: Instagram / @tysonfuryHe posed for a photo with his daughter, VenezuelaCredit: Instagram / @tysonfuryHe posed for a picture with his daughter, Venezuela, 14, next to a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees.Fury also shared a video of himself floating in a swimming pool with a caption that read: “Work hard play hard.”In a caption for a different video, this time of the ocean, he wrote: “Want the world then go get it! NO POINT IN LOOKING BACK YOUR NOT GOING THAT DIRECTION. Blessed by God in Jesus mighty name.”The heavyweight legend is set to face Usyk in a rematch later this year.READ MORE ON FURYFury suffered a split decision defeat to the Ukrainian in May.Usyk became undisputed world heavyweight champion as a result.The Gypsy King has since activated a rematch clause and a second bout has been pencilled in for December 21.However, Tony Bellew is convinced he will face an even heavier defeat this time around.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFury has continued training while on holidayCredit: Instagram / @tysonfuryThe former WBC cruiserweight champion said: “If I’m being totally honest, do I think he’ll win? No.”I think he’ll lose again, and this time, I think he’ll lose really, really clearly. Oleksandr Usyk brutally calls out ‘Greedy Belly’ Tyson Fury after Gypsy King fires warning to Ukrainian ahead of rematch”Because Usyk, this time, will go on the back foot, and that is the worst nightmare for Tyson Fury because that’s one that he can’t control.”You’ve got to understand, he pressed the whole fight. He walked the 6ft 9ins, 20 stone man down. He walked him down and bullied him.”TYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK AS IT HAPPENED: RELIVE ALL THE ACTION FROM THE UNDISPUTED WORLD TITLE THRILLER More