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    ‘Best out there’ – Anthony Joshua makes blunt prediction for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk rematch

    ANTHONY JOSHUA has weighed in with his prediction for Tyson Fury’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.The pair, 36 and 37 respectively, are set to renew their rivalry in a second successive Saudi showdown this December.Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will renew their rivalry on December 21Credit: PAThe undefeated Usyk recorded a split-decision victory over The Gypsy King in their first meetingCredit: GETTYAnthony Joshua foresees the slick southpaw getting the better of Fury againCredit: GETTYUsyk came close to knocking out the Brit on his way to earning a split-decision victory.Former two-time unified champion Joshua was an interested ringside observer of the Riyadh rumble and likely will be again on December 21.But AJ doesn’t foresee the Wythenshawe warrior avenging the sole defeat of his glittering professional career.He told Queensberry Promotions: “I think it’s going to be a tough fight early on and then I feel like Usyk will edge it again.READ MORE IN BOXING”He’s a class operator and I feel like Usyk’s one of the best out there. That’s why I think he’ll win.”Fury cut a crestfallen figure after having his dreams of undisputed glory shattered by the enigmatic Usyk.But he’s confident of doing a number on the slick southpaw – the first undisputed king of the heavyweights since Lennox Lewis – second time around.In a June Instagram video, he roared: “Hey guys, Tyson Fury here. Back in the gym, as you can see.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”[I’m] counting down the days until I can get my redemption on Usyk.”December 21 is going to be my time. I’ve done everything in boxing, but I ain’t come back from a loss.Oleksandr Usyk in snub to Anthony Joshua as Ukrainian reveals strongest and weakest British opponents”And I relish it, the chance to redeem myself GET UP.”December 21 is all me – undisputed heavyweight here I come.”The former WBC king’s accompanying caption read: “On December 21st in Riyadh, in the heart of the kingdom, the king will reclaim his throne and become undisputed.”Usyk, I’m coming for you! Get ready for the Gypsy King! The path to redemption is all mine.”I know what I have to do, I saw my shortcomings and best believe I am inevitable.”Tyson Fury is confident of exacting revenge on Oleksandr UsykCredit: GETTY More

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    Apollonia Llewellyn joins no bra club as adoring fans label boxing ring girl ‘stunningly pretty’

    APOLLONIA LLEWELLYN relaxed in Los Angeles in a pair of revealing outfits as fans hailed her stylish look.The boxing ring girl, 24, often shares photos to her 578,000 Instagram followers.Apollonia Llewellyn shared one picture of her in front of a Louis Vuitton building in Los AngelesCredit: instagram @apolloniallewellynShe then shared another snap of her lying on a bid in a low-cut topCredit: instagram @apolloniallewellynAnd the latest two showed off her impressive figure as she enjoyed some time in California.The first snap saw her smiling in a black dress and matching sunglasses as she posed in front of a Louis Vuitton building.Alongside the image, she added the caption: “Ready to get back to my LA life ✈️🇺🇸🛍️💅🏼✨.”Apollonia then shared another picture on her Instagram story of her lying on the bed in a low-cut top and black stockings.READ MORE ON APOLLONIAReacting to the photos, one fan said: “Stunning as always 😍.”Another added: “Wonderful.”A third replied: “Gorgeous 😍😍😍.”While a fourth responded: “Stunningly pretty 😍😍😍.”Most read in BoxingApollonia first shot to prominence working as a ring girl on a Misfits Boxing show, but has since made a name for herself as an influencer.As of last year, she has been dating non-league footballer Jai Rowe.Apollonia Llewellyn dubbed ‘the hottest woman on earth’ as she shares series of busty snaps from incredible holiday The 22-year-old, who previously played in the Football League for Scunthorpe United, now lines up for National League North club Boston United.The pair enjoyed a Christmas break together to New York, with Apollonia sharing several photos from their trip.But it is the Oakwell football stadium where the Apollonia’s heart really lies.Back in May, she was spotted cheering on Barnsley in their play-off semi-final against Bolton.Inside 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

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    Giant 22 stone heavyweight boxing legend leaks Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson ‘scam’ after calling YouTuber out for £1.5m fight

    BOXING legend Butterbean has claimed a “scam” is at play for Jake Paul’s fight with Mike Tyson. The controversial clash – scrutinised for the three-decade age gap – was set for June 20 but Tyson, 58, was forced out amid a health precaution. Mike Tyson facing off with Jake PaulCredit: GettyPaul, 27, instead stopped replacement Mike Perry, 32, after three knockdowns before confirming his rescheduled November 15 bout with Tyson. But KO icon Butterbean – real name Eric Esch – insisted the fight will purposely never go ahead. He said: “Him and Tyson are never gonna fight. That has been a scam from the very beginning just to boost Jake’s name – and it has. “This guy, everybody’s talking about him, but he’s never gonna fight Tyson. READ MORE IN BOXING”They were never planning on fighting each other, because a promoter would never let him fight anyone else in between a fight. “Never – not that big a fight. It’s been a scam from the beginning.”During the height of his career Butterbean weighed as much as 36 STONE and only ever went past the fourth round once – against the great Larry Holmes.His last boxing bout was in 2013 but he has teased a comeback in recent years having lost a stunning 14 STONE.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSButterbean wants to fight Paul and called him out to a £1.5million winner-take-all bout. He said on TikTok: “Hey Jake Paul, would you fight me for $2m [£1.5m]? Winner takes all.”From boxing champions to UFC stars and bitter rivals, Jake Paul’s five-man hit-list of opponents after Mike Tyson fight Butterbean, 57, over 100 fights across boxing, kickboxing and MMA while even having a run in pro wrestling.He lost the huge amount of weight after starring in a TV show alongside former wrestler Diamond Dallas Page.Butterbean had 91 boxing bouts – compared to just the 11 of 10-1 Paul.The social media sensation’s only loss came in 2023 against Tyson Fury’s brother Tommy, 25, in Saudi Arabia but has won four since. Butterbean weighed 37st during his heydayCredit: GettyHe has dropped a huge 14st recentlyCredit: https://www.instagram.com/butterbeanboxer/ More

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    Shocking moment boxer and his brother ‘ARRESTED’ in ring after punching team member and starting enormous brawl

    A BOXER and his brother were “arrested” after starting a brawl in the ring. Zach Abel was competing against Mikey Bets in a fight on the Rough N’ Rowdy promotion staged by American blog website Barstool Sports. A boxer and his brother were ‘arrested’ after starting a brawl in the ringCredit: https://x.com/roughnrowdyZach Abel and his brother Spencer started the chaosCredit: https://x.com/roughnrowdyAll hell broke loose in the ringCredit: https://x.com/roughnrowdyAbel felt his low-standard exhibition loss was controversial and kickstarted a ruckus in the ring. Before long him and brother Spencer began brawling with their opposition members as all hell broke loose in the ring.The Abdel brothers were quickly tackled to the ground by officers in police uniforms and handcuffed. Although it remains unclear whether the arrests were genuine or not. READ MORE IN BOXINGStill, fans were stunned by the hectic scenes as one said: “What on earth? The most chaos I’ve ever seen.”Another added: “LOL. Why are the law enforcement acting like he assassinated someone?”But one fumed: “Fake, no one’s buying these things so trying to drum up any kind of drama.”Another raged: “Can’t believe I fell for this trash.”Most read in BoxingBarstool Sports is owned by social media personality David Portnoy, who is worth an estimated £80million. And he launched his own boxing promotion to rival crossover and celebrity-style boxing rivals. Ex-Playboy model Amber Fields poses naked in just body paint for Misfits Boxing ring walk before wild scrap with rivalBut amid a lack of pay-per-view sales, Portnoy admitted his future in the boxing business could soon be KOd. He said: “I may bring an end to Rough n’ Rowdy if I don’t like the numbers here. It’s a lot of work. “It’s pretty expensive to put together. I want at least 20,000 pay-per-view buys.” More

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    From boxing champion to UFC stars and bitter rivals, Jake Paul’s five-man hit-list of opponents after Mike Tyson fight

    JAKE PAUL has a list of five star-studded names to fight after his controversial clash against Mike Tyson. The YouTuber-turned-boxer welcomes heavyweight boxing icon Tyson back to the ring on November 15 in Texas.They were initially scheduled to fight on July 20 but 58-year-old Iron Mike was forced out amid a health precaution. Paul, 27, instead stopped replacement opponent Mike Perry, 32, in six rounds after three knockdowns. It was the latest name ticked off the American’s hit-list but there remains a few more in his sights. Paul said on the Nelk Boys podcast: “[Alex] Pereira, [Conor] McGregor, Canelo, KSI, Tommy Fury.” READ MORE IN BOXINGUFC light-heavyweight champion Pereira, 37, was a shock name Paul called out after beating Perry. He is a former kickboxing champ and two-division title holder in the UFC who has teased a move into boxing before. McGregor, 36, has been a long-time target of Paul’s but the Irishman still has two bouts left on his current UFC contract. He was given special permission to face Floyd Mayweather, 47, in 2017 but the UFC deemed it a one-time exemption. Most read in SportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSCanelo, 34, meanwhile is boxing’s top pay-per-view attraction and has refused to rule out a fight with Paul in the past. Fury, 25, is the only man to beat Paul following their February 2023 grudge match in Saudi Arabia. Jake Paul announces shock plans to enter 2028 Olympics in LAAnd the defeated American has called for a rematch ever since. KSI, 31, is by far Paul’s greatest rival dating back to the British celebrity’s win over his older brother Logan, 29, in 2019. But a disagreement in weight has seen talks collapse in recent years. 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 Tyson. KSI on the other hand last boxed at 183lb the night he was controversially beaten by Fury. And Paul admitted: “It’s honestly the difficulty in figuring out the weight, the original deal was 185 but we’re both way over that. READ MORE SUN STORIES”He’s walking around at 205 and I’m at 212, the lowest I could go to now would be 195, and that would be difficult. “So, it’s about figuring that out. He can have anything he wants, the fight’s going to be in London, I just need him to compromise on the weight.” KSI and Jake Paul clashing in the ring in 2020Credit: Getty Images – Getty More

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    Bare-knuckle boxer left unrecognisable after brutal fight hailed by Conor McGregor leaves him with battered face

    BARE-KNUCKLE boxer Connor Tierney was left unrecognisable after a brutal fight left him battered and bruised.Tierney faced Jonny Graham in a welterweight title bout in Coventry. British bare-knuckle boxer Connor TierneyCredit: RexTierney showed off his battle scars after winning the BKFC titleCredit: XAnd the Birmingham brawler walked away with the belt after five hellish rounds which saw both men floored.But Tierney took the decision and Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship belt.And he had the battle scars to prove it after posing from hospital with both eyes gruesomely swollen and cut up. His thriller was hailed by UFC legend Conor McGregor – who is a part-owner of BKFC. READ MORE IN BOXINGMcGregor posted online: “WHAT A FIGHT!”The Irishman himself has even hinted at crossing over from the cage to the ring to fight with exposed fists. McGregor, 36, said: “For me, I’ve got a bit of business left with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, two fights left on my contract.”But for sure we have three lightweights up here and I have my eye on all of this.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I’m not here up here just as a knower, player-manager I’d title myself on this.”McGregor was due to return on June 29 against Michael Chandler, 38, but he was forced to pull out with a foot injury. The UFC are believed to be eyeing a date in December to reschedule McGregor’s overdue comeback bout. I have 9-5 job by day but earn £15k a night in brutal bare-knuckle battles More

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    Why is Denise Lewis stepping down as a BBC pundit?

    DENISE LEWIS has been a key part of the BBC’s athletics coverage over the years, particularly at the Olympics. But the Paris 2024 games will be her last in the Beeb studio as she has decided to step down from her punditry role. Denise Lewis will no longer carry out her punditry role for the BBCCredit: GettyLewis became a legendary athlete for Team GB, winning heptathlon bronze at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. She followed that up by winning gold in Sydney four years later, quickly becoming a household name. Lewis also won two World Championship silvers, a European gold and two Commonwealth golds. Why is Denise Lewis stepping down as a BBC pundit?Lewis, 51, has been on our screens since 2009 but after a 15-year run she’s calling it quits.READ MORE ON DENISEThe Birmingham-born legend is set to return to her job as the President of UK Athletics.The news was announced on-air in the Stade de France studio with an emotional montage just one day before the end of the Paris 2024 Olympics.Legendary American sprinter Michael Johnson handed Lewis some flowers immediately after and Jessica Ennis-Hill wished her idol all the best for the future. Presenter Gabby Logan said: “I’m a super fan and I got to call her a colleague.Most read in Olympics”Denise, you’re generous, kind, fun and brilliant to work with. We are going to miss you so much – not just you’re athletics expertise but as a person.”We wish you all the very best. They have chosen the right person for the job.”Denise Lewis OBE on career challenges, inspirations and winning Olympic goldLewis said: “It’s a sad farewell, honestly, the best team. “Gabby at the helm, Jess, MJ and the whole production team, they are all here.”They make this programme what it is, all the runners over the years, they have been the most supportive, our fantastic editors, it has been a journey.”Denise also praised her former colleagues on Instagram posting a montage of pictures.She shared: For me it’s always about the people and over the last 15 years I’ve worked alongside some of the best. “Thank you @colinrayjackson for guiding me through those nerve wracking first few days when I joined the BBC sport team in 2009. “A massive thank you to the production teams, lighting & camera crews. Floor managers, runners and statisticians. Glam squad. We’ve had a hoot!”I’ll still be watching my favourite sport but from a different seat… hopefully the next seat will be cushioned.”Denise stepped down from the UK Athletics presidency in February 2024, after concerns over integrity were raised due to her decision to continue working as an athletics pundit for BBC Sport.At the time she said: “I’ve had to make the difficult decision to temporarily step away from my role as UKA president – with the upcoming Olympics and a hectic summer ahead.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I would only want to accept the role when it can have my full attention.”Denise has been a key part of the BBC athletics commentary team since 2009, after retiring from the sport in 2005. More

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    New Zealand high jumper goes viral after going UNDER the bar.. but has perfect response by later winning the gold medal

    OLYMPICS star Hamish Kerr has gone viral for his high jump disaster despite going on to win the gold medal.Fans watching the men’s final last night were left in hysterics after he bizarrely threw himself under the bar.Hamish Kerr bizarrely threw himself under the barThe New Zealander has become an internet sensation after diving straight on the matCredit: ReutersBut he recovered to win the gold medalCredit: APKerr picked up speed as he approached the jump but surprisingly decided to bail out of the attempt at the last minute.The New Zealander instead dived straight onto the mat to the confusion of viewers.Kerr’s unusual flop has been turned into a meme, with the clip being viewed millions of times on social media.Fans hilariously captioned it: “Me to the sofa when I get home from work.”READ MORE IN OLYMPICSAnother joked: “When someone tells me the bar has been raised and they believe in me.”A third laughed: “How I dive into bed.”More commented: “Me playing Mario and Sonic at the Olympics and I forget to press the jump button.”But Kerr brilliantly responded to his poor effort and went on to win gold amid a controversial end.Most read in AthleticsOLYMPICS FREE BETS – SIGN UP OFFERS AND DEAL FOR PARIS 2024The 27-year-old and Team USA’s Shelby McEwen were tied at the end of the event and turned down the chance to share gold in favour of a jump-off to decide a winner.Both Kerr and McEwen were joint-top after clearing 2.36m but chose not to share first place.Naughtiest Olympic BlundersThey instead agreed to golden goal-style finish, with the bar set at 2.34m.Kerr got over it as McEwen then failed and had to accept silver.BBC’s Olympics line-up in fullPresenters:Clare BaldingGabby LoganHazel IrvineIsa GuhaJeanette KwakyeJJ ChalmersMark ChapmanStudio guests:Beth TweddleChris HoyDenise LewisFred SirieixJessica Ennis-HillKate Richardson-WalshKatherine GraingerLaura KennyMark FosterMichael JohnsonNicola AdamsRebecca AdlingtonTonia CouchRadio:Adrian ChilesEleanor OldroydKelly CatesMark ChapmanNaga MunchettyTony Livesey More