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    Watch Chris Eubank Jr ruthlessly stop sparring partner with sickening body shot before demanding replacement

    CHRIS EUBANK JR stopped a sparring partner with a sickening body shot – before demanding a replacement jump straight in. The British middleweight is in training for his next fight, against Kamil Szeremeta on October 12 in Saudi Arabia. Chris Eubank Jr stopped a sparring partner with a sickening body shotEubank is in training for his next fight, against Kamil Szeremeta on October 12Eubank is clearly taking no prisoners as he released a clip in sparring where he lands a savage left hook to the body. His sparring partner winces in pain and hangs off the ropes unable to carry on – but Eubank was not slowing down. He instead signalled to another sparring partner on the ring apron to get in and continue the round – while the other could barely breathe.Eubank, 34, has not returned since his tenth-round stoppage victory over Liam Smith, 36, last September. READ MORE IN BOXINGHe was knocked out in the initial clash seven months prior but recorded a career-best win in the rematch. Eubank was in talks to fight Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez, 34, but turned down the bout due to the financial package offered. His promoter Ben Shalom of Boxxer insisted the son of a legend will fight for a world title or a big name next. Shalom told talkSPORT: “Unless he’s going to get one of the biggest names that we have talked about, whether it is Canelo, whether it is [Terence] Crawford, whether it is Ben [Whittaker], whether it is Billy Joe Saunders… or Conor Benn…Most read in BoxingEubank beat Liam Smith in his last fightCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”He has to fight for a world title in his next fight and I completely agree.”And we will do absolutely everything to make that happen so unless it is one of the big names where it is ridiculous money, because that is what comes with Chris Eubank Jr, then it has to be a world title.”Watch bizarre moment Chris Eubank Jr pummels Ed Balls with punches live on Good Morning Britain More

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    Watch Jake Paul’s bizarre hand training exercise using RICE ahead of Mike Tyson fight

    JAKE PAUL showed off his hand strengthening exercise using a bucket of RICE ahead of his fight with Mike Tyson. The YouTuber-turned-boxer faces the heavyweight great on November 15 in Texas in a clash that has caused controversy over the age difference.Jake Paul showed off his hand strengthening exercise using a bucket of riceThe method strengthens hand musclesPaul has started training for the bout and utilised an old-school method of soaking his hands in rice. The bizarre trick is used to help strengthen the muscles in fighters’ hands.Paul is 10-1 in his boxing career with just a 2023 decision loss to Tyson Fury’s brother Tommy, 25, blemishing his record.Tyson, 58, meanwhile retired in 2005 after two dismal defeats and years of struggles outside the ring.READ MORE IN BOXINGBut by 2020, his life was turned around as he returned for an exhibition against Roy Jones Jr, which was nothing more than a glorified sparring session.His fight with 27-year-old Paul though is a professionally-sanctioned bout with records on the line.Both will be subjected to drug testing while Tyson will have further heart and brain exams due to his age.He was forced to pull out of the initial July 20 date after suffering an ulcer flare up in his stomach.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut Tyson has since insisted he is medically fit to fight in what will be Netflix’s first foray into live boxing.WWE legend Hulk Hogan got a glimpse of Paul in training and revealed his concern for close friend Tyson. ‘He’s going to kill somebody’ – Fears for Mike Tyson, 58, in Jake Paul fight after WWE legend watches YouTuber trainHe said to Logan Paul:”Your brother’s too strong, bro. He’s strong.”Last night, as soon as I saw him set the guy up with the left, he kept throwing the overhand right, I was like, ‘Oh my God, he’s going to kill somebody’.”No, I mean really. It was scary. I love Mike to death, I don’t want him to kill Mike, Jesus.”Mike Tyson facing off with Jake PaulCredit: Getty More

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    I’ve sparred Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois but neither hit as hard as 6ft 8in Brit who was ‘different gravy’

    ANTHONY JOSHUA and Daniel Dubois are two of Britain’s heaviest-hitters – but one 6ft 8in heavyweight was “different gravy”. AJ challenges for Dubois’ IBF title on September 21 at Wembley Stadium. Anthony Joshua with Frazer Clarke and Daniel DuboisMuch has been made of their own sparring sessions years back at Team GB’s Sheffield training HQ.And several have waded in on the debate on who hits harder between them. Frazer Clarke – who admitted Dubois once dropped him – gave his insight but claimed David Price packed the heaviest punch out of them all.Clarke, 33, told Boxing Social: “It’s a really competitive, good fight. I still have AJ as favourite.READ MORE IN BOXING”But I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again, if [Dubois] is not the heaviest puncher I’ve been in with, he’s probably in the top three or four. He can really whack.“It’s a different kind of punch. I think on a single shot, probably Joshua just cause it comes with a bit more speed.”They come sharp, but Dubois is a real thud. Both of them two are leaps and bounds away from David Price.”F*** me. Jesus Christ. That was different gravy. And I was young at the time, probably 17, 18. That was an experience.Most read in BoxingDavid Price carried huge powerCredit: GettyCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I think he was taking it easy as well. In terms of one punch David Price… unbelievable power. Unbelievable.”Price, 41, once knocked Joshua out during a sparring session. He retired after a 2019 defeat to Derek Chisora, 40, hanging them up with 25 wins, six loses and one no-contest in his 32 bouts. Joshua, 34, comes into his fight with Dubois, 26, off the back of three straight wins in his bid to become a three-time world champ. Watch moment Daniel Dubois smashes fist through birthday cake with Anthony Joshua’s face on it… two weeks before fight More

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    How rumours of Anthony Joshua being ‘carried out of the ring’ vs Daniel Dubois fuelled bitter bout years in the making

    A VICIOUS sparring rumour has built towards a bitter fight years in the making between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois.Dubois turned professional in 2017 with little senior amateur experience but plenty of warranted hype behind him. Eddie Hearn with Anthony Joshua and Daniel DuboisCredit: ReutersAround that same time, rumours began to swirl around boxing circles how a teenage Dubois either floored or knocked out AJ in sparring. Dubois added fuel to the fire by refusing to deny the claim – while Joshua stayed radio silent on the matter. But ahead of September 21 – when they share the ring for real – AJ has come out swinging to put the rumours to bed. So have others that were there that day, after years of even Hearn being duped by the fabricated sparring story. READ MORE IN BOXINGHe told SunSport: “Like any boxing rumours, sparring rumours, they’re always vastly exaggerated. “If you watch Anthony Fowler on Instagram, who was there for the spar, he actually explained what happened. “AJ didn’t even get dropped. By all accounts, he got buzzed and they carried on sparring. “So, I’d be astonished if any heavyweight can go through even one camp of sparring without being buzzed with these guys, 18-19 stone swinging at each other. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“I remember when I first saw the rumours going from strength to strength of him being like carried out the ring, I was almost reading them at the time going, ‘That’s not true is it?’ “No, not in the slightest. But now you’re hearing from people who were there.From Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury to all American pound-for-pound clash, Eddie Hearn’s five must-see boxing fights”But I’m sure they both hurt each other in sparring. They’re both huge punchers.” The London pair almost got the fight started early when they came face-to-face to announce their IBF title showdown. Dubois, 26, offered to scrap there so Joshua, 34, threatened to launch a chair his way. Some fans were shocked by the ruthless exchange – but Hearn insisted this is nothing new. He said: “It’s quite funny because people say, ‘We haven’t seen that from AJ before.’ “If you go back to even as far back as Dominic Breazeale when they did their head to head, which was like ten years ago.“And Breazeale was like, ‘Well I’m ready now, you want to fight now?’ And it was exactly the same thing.“Otto Wallin, actually in one of the press conferences and AJ did exactly the same thing. So it’s nothing really different.“I just think sometimes people expect this clean-cut sort of ambassador to not have a straightener in a studio.AJ didn’t even get dropped. By all accounts, he got buzzed and they carried on sparring. Eddie Hearn on Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua in sparring rumours “But that’s him. He’s got that in him, he’s got that fight in him, he’s got the dog in him and he’s ready to go at any time.“And, we don’t want him to lose that because that’s the edge that you need in boxing and that’s the edge that he needs in this fight.”The all-British bout comes with not only local bragging rights but huge heavyweight implications. Dubois defends the title he inherited as interim champion when Oleksandr Usyk, 37, vacated the belt to rematch Tyson Fury, 36.Usyk and Fury fight once more on December 21 and victory for Joshua lines him up for the winner. But defeat for either AJ or Fury will drastically hit their pockets when it comes to negotiating the blockbuster bout. Hearn admitted: “It’s a fight that they definitely both want but a lot depends on these upcoming fights.“If AJ was to win on September 21st and Fury was to win December 21s you’ve got the biggest fight in the history of the sport.READ MORE SUN STORIES“If one was to win, one was to lose, you’ve still got a massive fight. The value of the fight changes depending on what happens on September 21st and December 21st.“And obviously the value of the fight will be pivotal in making the fight in the fighters’ minds, especially with Tyson Fury.”Oleksandr Usyk rematches Tyson Fury on December 21Credit: PA More

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    Who is bare-knuckle boxer Danny Christie?

    DANNY Christie is making headlines as he prepares for his next high-stakes match.Scheduled to fight for the BKFC Championship at BKFC 67 on October 12, 2024, his journey from a troubled past to becoming a rising star in the combat sports world is nothing short of inspiring.Dannie Christie is a bare-knuckle boxerCredit: Instagram/danny_tb_christieWho is Danny Christie?Danny Christie is a British bare-knuckle boxer who has gained recognition in the combat sports world, particularly in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC).He rose to prominence due to his aggressive fighting style and notable matches, including a rivalry with fellow fighter Anthony Holmes.Danny is from Carlisle, England and transitioned into bare-knuckle boxing after competing in traditional boxing and mixed martial arts. His story is also compelling because of his journey from battling personal issues, including substance abuse, to turning his life around through combat sports.read more bare-knuckle boxingDanny’s matches are known for being intense and brutal, reflecting the nature of bare-knuckle boxing, a sport that has been growing in popularity in recent years. He is seen as one of the rising stars in this field, representing the UK on the global bare-knuckle boxing stage.What is Danny Christie’s fight record?He won five out of his seven fights so farCredit: Instagram/danny_tb_christieDanny Christie has fought a total of seven times in his bare-knuckle boxing career.Out of these fights, he has won five and lost one. Most read in BoxingAdditionally, one of his scheduled fights was cancelled.What are the rules in bare-knuckle boxing?In Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, the rules are designed to ensure safety while maintaining the sport’s intensity. Fighters are allowed to wrap and tape their wrists, thumbs, and mid-hands. However, no gauze or tape can be within one inch of the knuckles.At the beginning of each round, fighters Toe The Line by positioning their front foot on one of two lines that are three feet apart in the centre of the ring. The referee will then instruct them to Knuckle Up, signalling the start of the round.Only closed-fist punches are permitted. Kicks, elbows, knees, and grappling are not allowed.During a clinch, a fighter may use open-hand punches to try to create space. If there is a lull in action for three seconds, the referee will break the clinch.If a fighter is knocked down, they have 10 seconds to get back on their feet. Striking a downed fighter is prohibited and can result in disqualification and withholding of the fighter’s purse.The other fighter will be instructed to return to a neutral area during this time.If a fighter is cut and the blood impairs their vision, the referee may call a timeout to allow the cutman 30 seconds to address the cut.If the bleeding cannot be controlled and affects the fighter’s vision, the referee will stop the fight and award victory to the other fighter.Each round lasts 2 minutes, with each bout consisting of 5 rounds.Fighters must wear a groin protector with a cup, a mouthpiece, boxing trunks, and boxing or wrestling shoes.All fighters are expected to give their best effort and demonstrate complete sportsmanship throughout their bouts.READ MORE SUN STORIESWhen is Danny Christie’s next fight?Danny Christie’s next fight is scheduled for October 12, 2024, at BKFC 67: Tenaglia vs. Soto. He will be facing David Mundell in a title bout, competing as the challenger for the BKFC Championship. More

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    Anthony Joshua shows off hulking frame as Eddie Hearn says heavyweight star is ‘more than ready’ for Daniel Dubois fight

    ANTHONY JOSHUA is “more than ready” for his world title fight against Daniel Dubois as Eddie Hearn showed off AJ’s hulking frame.Joshua challenges for Dubois’ IBF belt on September 21 at Wembley. Anthony Joshua in the gym with promoter Eddie HearnAnd he is in tremendous shape just two weeks out as he posed topless alongside promoter Hearn in the gym. Hearn posted on Instagram: “Good catch up with @anthonyjoshua today – More than ready!!!!! And the new!” Joshua, 34, bids to become a three-time heavyweight champion when he challenges British rival Dubois, 26. And Hearn insisted AJ – only ever beaten by Andy Ruiz Jr and Oleksandr Usyk – has no fear of defeat. READ MORE IN BOXINGHe said: “The vibe I get is that the fear of losing is not really there any more. “Because of the Ruiz and Usyk defeats you’ve been there and experienced that and know how much it hurts.“We don’t look at this fight and think the pressure’s on because if you lose to Dubois, what could happen? We’re just excited for the fight. “AJ’s having a great camp, he’s working well with Ben Davison and is firing on all cylinders.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“No fear of losing. At this stage he takes on all challengers and this one just happens to have a world championship attached to him.“It’s a dangerous fight and it will be really interesting to see if Dubois can handle the pressure because I know he boxed against Usyk in Poland, but this is going to be a moment that makes his knees knock.“You need to have not just a big set of bollocks, but also a really strong mind to compose yourself in those moments. “Whatever the gameplan is, I think he’ll struggle to adopt it in there.”How Anthony Joshua has become ‘unbeatable’ in boxing career turnaround with insiders left stunned by heavyweight star More

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    Watch Francis Ngannou brutally tell Jake Paul what ‘specimen’ Mike Tyson will do to him after training with boxing icon

    FRANCIS NGANNOU gave Jake Paul a brutal warning about his fight against “specimen” Mike Tyson. YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul faces heavyweight boxing royalty Tyson on November 15 in Texas.Francis Ngannou told Jake Paul that Mike Tyson will beat himTyson facing off with Jake PaulCredit: RexTyson with former protege NgannouCredit: AFPIron Mike spent time last year helping Ngannou bridge the gap from MMA to boxing ahead of his ring debut against Tyson Fury.And Paul heard that Ngannou was backing his old boxing mentor to do the business despite being 30 YEARS older. Paul said to Ngannou on his podcast: “You spoke to some reporter yesterday or the day before and you said that Mike Tyson is going to beat my ass.”Ngannou bluntly responded: “I do. Listen, I have seen Tyson move around to show me stuff and I was like, ‘Calm down.’ He has still got it….READ MORE IN BOXING”Either way I think Mike Tyson will beat you. We’re talking about Mike bro. Mike is something else, he is a specimen.”Paul took it well and laughed: “I love it when people stand on business and say the other person is going to win.”This is great for me, Francis Ngannou says I’m going to get knocked the f*** out.”Ngannou, 37, dropped Fury, 36, only to lose a controversial split-decision in Saudi Arabia.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe then faced Anthony Joshua, 34, in March but was knocked out and now returns to MMA on October 19 to face 6ft 8in Renan Ferreira, 34. But Paul, 27, was quick to try and find out what he could learn from Ngannou after his training sessions with Tyson, 58. And Ngannou said: “You need to watch out for everything. Mike will move from this side to this side without you knowing.”In another circumstance, I would be like ‘OK, let’s go Jake’, but with this I’m like, ‘Bro, let’s be real’.”Jake Paul warned Mike Tyson will ‘beat his ass’ as boxing legend’s ex-protege Ngannou gives insight to legend’s training More

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    Anthony Joshua to be DENIED Oleksandr Usyk trilogy if he beats Daniel Dubois with ‘huge’ fight to be offered instead

    ANTHONY JOSHUA faces the prospect of being denied another shot at Oleksandr Usyk – with a “huge” fight to be offered instead. AJ lost the unified heavyweight world titles to Usyk in September 2021 before losing the rematch 11 months later in Saudi Arabia. Oleksandr Usyk twice beat Anthony JoshuaCredit: AFPUsyk, 37, has since defeated Tyson Fury, 36, in May when he became the first four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion.But he was forced to vacate the IBF belt to proceed with his December 21 rematch with Fury back in Riyadh. Daniel Dubois, 27, was elevated from interim champ and defends the belt against Joshua, 34, on September 21 at Wembley. If AJ and Fury prevail it sets up a blockbuster British grudge match for all the titles. READ MORE IN BOXINGBut Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh plans to make an offer for the fight regardless of the separate results. Alalshikh told talkSPORT: “For the business, of course, it will be a huge fight if Joshua wins.”His third time [winning] a world title and [after] the result of Usyk vs Fury it will be a huge fight.”But you don’t know about the future. Imagine Tyson after the fight with Usyk wants to retire.Most read in BoxingUsyk found Tyson Fury was his toughest opponentCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I will give him the offer, but if he refuses, what can I do? First of all, Dubois has a very big chance and it is not easy.”I think it is a difficult fight for Joshua and a dangerous fight for Joshua. If Usyk wins, still I want to see Fury vs Joshua if they accept.Watch moment Daniel Dubois smashes fist through birthday cake with Anthony Joshua’s face on it… two weeks before fight”I will not try to do the third fight [between Usyk and Joshua] before having Fury vs Joshua. I think Joshua will win [against Dubois] but you don’t know.”I picked Deontay Wilder against Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang, and he lost. This is boxing, especially the heavyweights. “But I want to see Fury versus Joshua and the world wants to see Fury versus Joshua.”Joshua and Daniel Dubois fight on September 21Credit: PAUsyk and Tyson Fury rematch on December 21Credit: GETTY More