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    ‘Next Usain Bolt’ Gout Gout, 17, runs blistering sub-10sec 100m twice in same day and admits he could have gone FASTER

    SPRINT prodigy Gout Gout has been dubbed the ‘next Usain Bolt’ after breaking the 10-second barrier in the 100m twice on the same day.The 17-year-old, who had never dipped under the mark before, clocked 9.99 seconds in the under-20 100m heat before recording the same time in the final at the Australian Athletics Championships in Perth on Thursday.Gout Gout clocked 9.99 seconds in the U20 100m heat and final during the 2025 Australian Athletics Championships in PerthCredit: X @7SportThe teen has been dubbed the next ‘Usain Bolt’ after another astonishing eventCredit: ReutersGout even mimicked Bolt’s arms-out celebration when he crossed the line as the winner and became the third Australian to run the 100m in less than 10 seconds.But neither of his 99.9 times will be formally recorded as his official personal bests due to illegal tailwinds.Gout’s time in the heat was assisted by a 3.5m/s tailwind while his final time was helped by a 2.6m/s tailwind.But the fact the Queensland teenager posted his 9.99 run despite easing up at the end showcased his crazy potential.READ MORE SPORT NEWSTo put Gout’s time into context, Bolt, who holds the world record for the fastest 100m ever with a time of 9.58, had a PB of 10.03 until the age of 21.Gout said he felt “pretty good” after the final, and that he wasn’t upset by the conditions that prevented him setting a new personal best.He said: “Sometimes it’s frustrating, but you know, you can’t control what you can’t control, and the wind is obviously a thing you can’t control, you’ve got to learn how to run with it or run against it.”The Australian 100m record was set by Patrick Johnson in 2003, with a time of 9.93 seconds. Most read in AthleticsCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSGoing under 10 seconds for the first time is the latest achievement in Gout’s promising young career, which began getting global attention after he ran the 100m in 10.57 seconds as a 14-year-old in 2022.Considered as one of the fastest teenagers in the world, Gout has already drawn comparisons with the greatest sprinter of all time in Bolt.Sprint sensation Gout Gout dubbed next Usain Bolt becomes fastest 16-year-old EVER and shatters Australian recordLike Bolt often used to do, Gout didn’t have the best start in the final but quickly raced away from his rivals. He entered Perth on Thursday with a personal best of 10.04s, which also wasn’t an official time due to the wind on that day either.World Indoor 60m silver medallist Lachlan Kennedy is also aiming to crack the 10-second barrier in the 100m this week.The 21-year-old is competing in the open field for the 100m on Friday and Saturday, meaning he won’t go head-to-head with Gout over that distance this week.But the pair will lock horns on Sunday when they line up in the 200m men’s event. Gout broke Peter Norman’s 56-year-old Australian 200m record late last year when he clocked in at 20.04 seconds.That was a time faster than what Bolt ran at the same age (20.13).But Kennedy has bragging rights over the rising star after beating Gout last month in the 200m at the Maurie Plant Meet in Melbourne.Read More on The SunGout was born in Queensland, Australia to parents from South Sudan.His parents moved to Australia two years before he was born.Lachlan Kennedy is also aiming to crack the 10-second barrier in the 100m this weekCredit: AFP More

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    Chris Eubank Jr says Canelo Alvarez is ‘next logical fight’ after Conor Benn grudge bout but reveals key rematch clause

    CHRIS EUBANK JR said fighting Canelo Alvarez is the logical next step if he beats Conor Benn – but he faces having to do it twice. Eubank Jr and Benn renew their family feud in a middleweight grudge match on April 26 at Tottenham’s stadium. Canelo Alvarez with Chris Eubank Jr and Turki AlalshikhIt comes 35 years after Eubank Sr beat Nigel Benn in 1990 – while they drew in their rematch three years later. Eubank Sr remains estranged from his son – despite the two recently speaking for the first time in years.The British boxing legend has voiced his interest in Eubank Jr, 35, facing Mexican superstar Canelo, 34, in the future. And Eubank Jr said on Ariel Helwani’s show: “I do think that is a next logical fight.READ MORE IN BOXING”And this fight, Turki [Alalshikh] is saying can put me in a position to get in the ring with Canelo which would be amazing.”So I agree with him on that. That doesn’t mean that I shouldn’t fight Conor. “He thinks that Canelo is the only guy I should fight and that’s not how boxing works.”Eubank Jr and Benn were first set to meet in a 157lb catchweight clash in October 2022. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut Benn was pulled out with just days to go after two failed pre-fight drug tests came to light which saw his British Boxing Board of Control licence removed.He protested and fought his innocence – meanwhile taking his career to America for two wins at the 154lb light-middleweight limit.Tense moment Chris Eubank Jr refuses to shake Conor Benn’s hand in fiery Piers Morgan interview Benn, 28, later saw his provisional UK Anti-Doping ban lifted – bringing an end to his doping saga – and allowing him to fight on home soil again.It also paved the way for the rescheduling of his bout with Eubank – which includes a rematch clause to all-but guarantee two fights between them. And Eubank added: “This is a fight that the fans are demanding. “They have been demanding it for years. This fight is bigger than boxing. It’s mainstream in the UK.“In the UK, it’s probably bigger than a Canelo fight because the general public don’t know who Canelo is. “The boxing fans do but the general public don’t because the general public aren’t boxing fans. They don’t know anything about boxing. Read More on The Sun”This is a fight where you’ve got kids, you’ve got grandmas, you’ve got people that don’t know or care about boxing at all and they are going to be at that fight.“This is a very special thing we have here so people ask me about what I’m going to do next, I have no interest in even thinking about it because this fight is so huge for me and I cannot wait to get in that ring.”Eubank Jr and Conor Benn face off at TottenhamCredit: Getty More

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    ‘Next question’ – Jake Paul refuses to entertain Carl Froch fight after making $10m demand to British legend, 47

    JAKE PAUL has refused to even entertain the idea of fighting Carl Froch.British legend Froch retired in 2014 after knocking out George Groves in front of 80,000 fans at Wembley.Jake Paul has refused to even entertain the idea of fighting Carl FrochCredit: iFL TVFroch has been critical of Jake PaulHe has since embarked on an outspoken career in punditry, with YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul frequently on the end of Froch’s wrath.So it is no wonder the 11-1 American is not interested in a fight. Paul told media with a simile at the Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano press conference: “Next question.” Froch held the super-middleweight world title twice and only lost to American great Andre Ward and Mikkel Kessler – winning the rematch.READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd he has snubbed offers for a comeback fight in the past after hanging up his gloves. But Froch, 47, has maintained in the past he will return to fight Paul, 28, even offering to donate his purse to charity.Paul’s promotional partner Nakisa Bidarian did respond in January – challenging Froch to put $10million (£7.7m) on the table for the fight.Bidarian told SunSport: “Sure Carl, show up with an offer that makes sense – since he’s fighting for charity anyways – he’s made it clear that he’s going to donate 100 per cent of his earnings to charity.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”Show up with an offer that makes sense for MVP [Most Valuable Promotions] and Jake Paul, who drive the biggest numbers in the entire sport and we’ll have happy to have a conversation.”We’re certainly not looking to come to the UK to offer a 47-year-old Carl Froch – who’s never sold a pay-per-view in his life in the US which is the most important market – and make him an offer.Shocking moment Jake Paul drops 20 stone heavyweight as fans say he would ‘end Anthony Joshua’s career’ “And, he’s fighting for charity anyways, he’s fighting for free.”So, if and when they’re ready to show us an offer that shows that he’s 100 per cent donating all proceeds that he gets paid and any entities associated with him to charity.”And that it is an eight-figure opportunity for Jake Paul – which is what Jake Paul makes in every single fight – happy to have the conversation. Absolutely.”Froch was critical of Paul’s last fight – which he won over eight rounds against Mike Tyson after returning to the ring aged 58.Paul’s only loss came against Tommy Fury, 25, in Saudi Arabia via split-decision. He is set to announce his next fight after talks with Canelo Alvarez, 34, and Gervonta Davis, 30, collapsed.Jake Paul is set to announce his next fightCredit: Sportsfile More

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    Ben Shalom suggests Ben Whittaker vs Liam Cameron contract row has been fixed after ‘expensive’ mistake

    PROMOTER Ben Shalom has suggested the contract dispute between Ben Whittaker and Liam Cameron has been resolved. The pair rematch on Easter Sunday in Birmingham after their initial bout in Saudi last October ended in a draw.Ben Whittaker and Liam Cameron ahead of their rematchCredit: GettyBoth boxers went over the top rope after five completed rounds – with Whittaker unable to continue. But more drama struck when it was revealed Cameron was mistakenly sent paperwork for a 12-round rematch – opposed to ten.He refused to budge and Shalom revealed the same contract template for other 12 round fights had wrongly been issued. But he appeared to say that Cameron has accepted the revised terms – and does so a richer man. READ MORE IN BOXINGShalom told The Stomping Ground: “Someone in the office has obviously made a little mistake, it happens, an expensive one for me but it happens.”But it was notified almost straight away and then it just dragged on and then it was this and then it was that. “I think we were close and then there was an interview done. But last week after that we sort of agreed to what they wanted and it will be a ten-round fight.” Financial compensation was the likely way of resolving the contractual dispute – but Shalom said the controversy has made the fight bigger.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe said: “These things do happen sometimes. Humans can make mistake in an office and usually it can get resolved quite quickly. “But this one… Liam’s got bigger pockets and I’ve got smaller pockets. But it is what it is. “And to be fair it’s nothing to do with the fighters. We’ve got a great fight on our hands and if anything it’s probably made it a little bit bigger.” But despite Shalom’s comments, Cameron posted on Instagram: “To my knowledge it’s a 12 round fight no agreement for it to be changed to 10 has been signed.” Cameron contradicted Ben Shalom’s comments More

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    ‘We shook on it’ – Katie Taylor accused of backing out of fight promise as Amanda Serrano wages war with bizarre dig

    AMANDA SERRANO accused Katie Taylor of backing out of a handshake promise – as their rivalry turned bitter for the first time. Taylor beat Serrano in their undisputed lightweight title classic in 2022 before another close points win in the rematch last November.Katie Taylor faces off with Amanda Serrano wearing a headguardCredit: ReutersNow the legendary ladies meet again in a trilogy bout on July 11 back at New York’s Madison Square Garden – the scene of the original thriller.The pair of pioneers have had nothing but respect for each other over their two years of fighting.But things soured as Serrano said Taylor agreed to box over 12 sets of three-minute rounds – as men do – opposed to ten, two-minute rounds.She said: “We shook on it. If you can roll the tapes, we shook on it. She didn’t agree when we went to sign the contract.READ MORE IN BOXING”If that’s her choice then that’s her choice, but I believe that women should get the recognition and the equality that the men get.”But Taylor, 38, hit back: “I think as a matter of principle that the challenger shouldn’t be dictating the terms of the fight.”I am 2-0 here and I’m in the driver’s seat here and that’s only right. At the end of the day Amanda needs this fight a lot more than I do.”I have a long history of big fights against big names and a line of people queuing up to fight me for the payday.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSSerrano, 36, countered with: “You know that if you have an extra minute that it won’t go your way.”The Puerto Rican great – promoted by Jake Paul – fought Danila Ramos over 12×3 minute rounds in 2023 – but it went to points.Katie Taylor swaps boxing for totally different sport as she faces off with Amanda Serrano at iconic venueAnd Taylor jibed: “I think the point of the three-minute rounds was to prove to people that you get more knockouts.”How many knockouts did you get in your 12 three-minute rounds? Zero.” Serrano aimed a further dig by bizarrely facing off with Taylor wearing a headguard. It was in reference to claims that the Irish icon caused Serrano to bleed in their rematch due to accidental headbutting.In their first fight, Serrano threw 624 punches, landing 173 with an accuracy rate of 28 per cent, according to CompuBox. She out-landed Taylor, who threw 375 punches, landing with 147, but it meant she was more accurate with a 39 per cent success rate.In the rematch, Taylor threw 529, landed 217 to score with 41 per cent accuracy. But Serrano was busier with 734 punches thrown, landing 324 with more accuracy at 44 per cent.Read More on The SunStill Taylor was awarded the win in Texas and said at the trilogy press conference: “If you look at those fights, you can clearly see that I won those two fights. “It’s insane. It’s ridiculous, really. It’s really, really insane that she thinks she won those fights.”Taylor and Serrano ahead of their trilogy fightCredit: GettySerrano controversially lost the rematchCredit: GettyTaylor won the original 2022 fightCredit: AP More

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    Eddie Hearn says Tyson Fury will have to personally phone up Anthony Joshua to rescue super-fight

    EDDIE HEARN has urged Tyson Fury to get on the blower and personally arrange a fight with Anthony Joshua. The Great British blockbuster looks dead in the water with Fury refusing to go back on the retirement he announced in January. Tyson Fury has been urged by Eddie Hearn to phone up Anthony Joshua for a fightJoshua is yet to return since his KO loss to Daniel DuboisCredit: GettyStill AJ’s promoter Hearn has not lost hope yet – but argues only the Gypsy King can rescue the super-fight now.He told iFL TV: “I said it the other day in an interview, the way that fight gets made is probably Tyson reaches out to AJ and says, ‘Mate, do you fancy it?’ “And he’ll go, ‘100 per cent, let’s f***ing do it.’ And it’ll be made like that. So let’s see.”Fury, 36, lost his undefeated record and WBC belt in the same 12 rounds against Oleksandr Usyk, 38, in May. READ MORE IN boxingAnd he was beaten again by Usyk on points in December – before hanging up his gloves a month later. Joshua, 35, meanwhile has not fought since his September knockout loss to Daniel Dubois, 27, and a recent injury has delayed his return. It leaves him without a scheduled opponent – but Hearn warned they will not wait around forever to fight Fury. But he said: “This is not down to us going to the team. This is down to one man. Only one man can make this fight happen, and that’s Tyson Fury.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”There’s one man that can make this fight happen and that’s Tyson Fury. We’re not waiting forever. “What I’m saying is if all of a sudden in a couple of months’ time, he comes out… but this ain’t about calling him out to fight AJ. Tyson Fury’s manager left ‘surprised’ by boxer and hints he will come out of retirement with cryptic comment“It’s got to come to him. He’s got to say, ‘Do you know what…’ “Oh, and by the way, he’s training every day. Looks great. He’s the one that has got to turn around and say [I want to fight Joshua].“And I don’t know him that well, but I know he’s a competitor and I know he loves to fight. “I know he loves the big nights. He’s a showman, and like many – don’t blame him – he likes a pound note.“I just know those two collectively could give each other the icing on the cake of a great career. “But only one man can make that happen, and we wish him well whatever he does.”Fury pictured with Joshua’s promoter HearnCredit: �Mark Robinson Photography/Matchroom More

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    Jake Paul reveals what Anthony Joshua told him on phone after claiming Brit superstar ‘doesn’t have a chin’

    JAKE PAUL has revealed what Anthony Joshua told him over the phone following his blistering blast and viral callout. YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul audaciously vowed to knock out two-time heavyweight world champion AJ. Jake Paul revealed what Anthony Joshua told him over the phoneJoshua and Jake Paul agreed to a 2026 fightCredit: Rex FeaturesAnd Joshua looked to quite literally call the American’s bluff by phoning Paul up to confront him. The pair then teased an agreement to fight in next year – with Paul opening up on his impromptu chat with Joshua. He said after the Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano press conference: “We’re going to plan that for 2026. I talked to Anthony on the phone. “He called me up and said, ‘I saw you call me out, let’s run it. Let’s make it happen.'” READ MORE IN boxing Paul moved up to heavyweight for his last fight when he controversially brought Mike Tyson out of retirement aged 58 in November.He weighed 16st 2lb and won over eight rounds – with 100 MILLION watching in what was Netflix’s first live boxing event. But Paul would still be TWO STONE lighter than Joshua, 35, who was 18st for his September KO loss to Daniel Dubois, 27. The American sent social media into a frenzy when he called out AJ on his podcast – and hit out at the 2012 Olympic gold medallist. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSPaul, 28, said: “I want to fight Anthony Joshua – exclusive – because I know I will f***ing beat Anthony Joshua’s ass.”He doesn’t have a chin, and he has no skill and he’s stiff. I love you Anthony, we’e friends, all this s*** but I want to fight you.” Shocking moment Jake Paul drops 20 stone heavyweight as fans say he would ‘end Anthony Joshua’s career’ Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed to SunSport that AJ is on board for the fight – and called to make it happen THIS YEAR. But Paul’s promotional partner, Nakisa Bidarian, hit back: “I saw Eddie Hearn made a comment around ‘Why 2026? Why not in 2025? It’s just clickbait.’ No, it’s not clickbait.”Jake realises he needs some more in-ring experience to be in the best position to hold his own against Anthony Joshua. So we’re not rushing into a fight against Joshua.”We’re not financially dependent on Jake having a fight against Anthony Joshua for 2025 for our business to flourish.”We’re gonna do at least two Jake Paul fights in 2025, and then we’ll definitely sit down with the appropriate parties to look at Jake Paul versus Anthony Joshua in 2026.”Paul was close to announcing a shock 200lb cruiserweight fight with Canelo Alvarez on May 3 in Las Vegas.But Canelo, 34, walked away at the 11th hour to instead sign a four-bout deal with Saudi’s Turki Alalshikh.Paul then considered an exhibition bout against WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis – who is seven stone lighter. But Davis, 30, is set to rematch Lamont Roach, 29, in the summer following their controversial draw. Read More on The SunPaul is due to reveal his next fight but said: “We do have an announcement next week but I’m just not going to leak anything.”We’ve had these fights pulled twice now at the one-yard line, Canelo, Gervonta, so I’m just not going to jinx it and say anything.” Jake Paul is preparing to announce his next fightCredit: Sportsfile More

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    Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn: Start time, TV channel, undercard, stream, PPV price as 25-year feud comes to a head

    NEARLY 20 years since Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn last stepped into the ring, the family feud is set for another chapter.The battle of the families started back in 1990, when Chris Eubank Sr stepped into the ring with Nigel Benn.Conor Benn is son of one of the famous boxer Nigel BennCredit: AP Photo/John LocherChris Eubank Jr is the son of the boxer Chris Eubank SrCredit: PA:Press AssociationThe Eubank’s currently hold the bragging rights, with Chris Eubank Sr winning the first fight in 1990, before the second in 1993 was declared a draw.Eubank Jr and Conor Benn were originally scheduled to step into the ring in 2022, before Benn was suspended from in-ring activity after testing positive for Clomifene.Now, three years after their first scheduled fight, and 25 years after the family feud began, Benn and Eubank Jr step into the ring.While their fathers are now friendly, Benn called out Eubank Sr for a third fight back in 2016, but nothing ever came of it.In fact, there was an everlasting feeling of confusion that Eubank Sr and Benn never stepped into the ring for a third fight after the second ended in a draw.But, now their sons will go head-to-head as the 35-year-old Eubank Jr goes up against the 28-year-old Benn.The pair will continue their fathers legacy, as well as put their own grudges on the line at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. SunSport has all the information ahead of this MASSIVE grudge fight at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Most read in BoxingNigel Benn and Chris Eubank Sr had two fights, most recently in 1993Credit: Holly Stein/ AllsportChris Eubank Jr (left) slapped Conor Benn with an egg during a press conferenceCredit: GettyWhen is Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn?Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn takes place on Saturday, April 26.Ring walks are set to take place from 10pm.The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium plays host.How to watch Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn and is there a live streamChris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn will stream LIVE on Sky Sports Box Office and DAZN PPV.The fight will also stream on DAZN to over 200 countries. The card will start from 5pm BST.Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn full cardChris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn (Middleweight)Anthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur (Light heavyweight)Liam Smith vs Aaron McKenna (Middleweight)Chris Billam-Smith vs Brandon Glanton (Cruiserweight)Viddal Riley vs Cheavon Clarke (Cruiserweight) More