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BOXER Ardi Ndembo is still fighting for his life in an induced coma following a knockout loss in the ring. Father-of-two Ndembo was competing in Team Combat League when he was stopped in a round by Nestor Santana. Ardi Ndembo is still fighting for his life in an induced coma following a KO lossCredit: Instagram / ardindemboNdembo fell into an induced comaCredit: Instagram / ardindemboTCL is a unique set up that has boxers in a squad box over one or two rounds with points earned in each and tallied up to decide the winning team. Ndembo was representing Las Vegas Hustle when he was brutally KO’d by Miami Assassin’s Santana. The heavyweight from Congo – who was 8-0 at the time – was left unconscious for several minutes after the bout. He was later taken to hospital in Miami, where he remains now with his wife who was flown into Florida from Las Vegas. READ MORE IN BOXINGFloyd Mayweather’s uncle Jeff coaches for the Las Vegas side and paid tribute to Ndembo, who has a GoFundMe page to raise funds for his family. Jeff told SunSport: “Boxing’s a sport where you grow up watching it and loving it, but there’s so much risk involved. “Anyone can lose their life from boxing. When something like this happens, it wakes up the whole entire world. “I don’t think boxing’s a bad sport because you can die in any sport. Most read in Boxing“You drive a race car at 200mph, if it slides, you’re going to die too. You can die in an sport but boxing is a brutal sport.” Jeff – a former super-featherweight champion – was at the fight and it barred a brutal reminder to the brutality of boxing – even over just a single round. Devin Haney shoves Ryan Garcia as security forced to intervene in heated face-off before grudge fightHe said: “I was there. I didn’t think it would happen because this format is different to usual boxing. “You have just one round, you’re only doing one round and I’d think almost anyone can survive one round. “But in the heavyweight division in Combat League, someone always gets hurt or stopped so I mean it’s the heavyweight division. “I don’t think there’s anything you can do to change it because it’s boxing and it’s just one round. One round of trying to do the best you can to win that round. “That kinda takes away the brutality that everyone thinks boxing’s about but a person getting knocked out or getting hurt in one round is very rare. Especially something that tragic.” Floyd Mayweather’s uncle, boxing coach JeffCredit: Instagram @jeffmayweather More

WORRIED boxing fans have said Mike Tyson’s latest training video is “honestly so sad to watch” ahead of his fight with Jake Paul.Tyson vs Paul was confirmed last month ahead of their bout taking place on July 20.Tyson was seen sprinting in a newly released training clipCredit: X @MikeTysonBut fans were concerned at his lack of paceCredit: X @MikeTysonThe one-of-a-kind event will be streamed on Netflix in a first for the platform.There is a stark 30 year age difference between Tyson, 57 and Paul, 27.Tyson, one of the most legendary figures in the history of boxing will turn 58 two weeks before the fight takes place.And his latest training clip has caused concern for fans that think he is too old to get back into the ring.READ MORE IN BOXINGTyson was seen in sprint training as he looks to develop his explosive power for the bout.But it’s fair to say he wasn’t looking the quickest in the clip uploaded to social media.He captioned his post: “I’m coming for you #PaulTyson”One concerned fan wrote: “No one should be fighting at 58 I don’t like this.”Most read in BoxingThe two will do battle in JulyCredit: instagram/Jake PaulCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnother said: “This doesn’t look good😒”A third fan wrote: “This is honestly so sad to watch.”Mike Tyson admits to being ‘scared to death’ of Jake Paul fightBut some fans were more positive, with one writing: “Yes go get em!”And another replied: “@MikeTyson will be 58 years old June 30. He’s still the best to ever step in the Ring. @jakepaul is dead ☠️”Tyson most recently fought in 2020 in an exhibition bout with Roy Jones Jr.His last professional fight was in 2005, when he retired aged 39. More

ANTHONY JOSHUA is waiting to fight Tyson Fury or Oleksandr Usyk, according to Saudia Arabian promoter Turki Alalsikh.The boxing chief has been responsible for organising some of the biggest fights in the sport in recent years.Anthony Joshua and Turki Alalsikh teased a blockbuster fightAJ is ready to take on Tyson Fury or Oleksandr UsykCredit: EPAAnd he teased another blockbuster bout after meeting up with Joshua.The pair posed for a photo which was shared on X alongside the caption: “We are waiting for the result of Usyk vs Fury.”Joshua, 34, is back in frame for a title fight after winning four on the bounce since his second defeat to Usyk.He most recently dismantled Francis Ngannou in devastating fashion to spark talk of a potential all-Brit clash with Fury.READ MORE IN BOXINGThe Gyspy King takes on Usyk first on May 18 and if successful he could later defend his unified heavyweight belts against AJ.That fight could be worth £200million thanks to Alalsikh, who has bankrolled a brilliant resurgence of the sport, funding and demanding recent bouts between AJ, Fury, Ngannou, Deontay Wilder and Joseph Parker.His influence and finances have blown apart the usual excuses for mega-bouts not being made – like broadcast and promotional rights and rows – and allowed Riyadh to host a gluttony of elite pugilism.And SunSport understands Alalshikh and the events group Sela – which sponsors Newcastle – will branch out into the UK and potentially host Joshua vs Fury at Wembley.Most read in BoxingWill AJ vs Fury actually happen?SunSport boxing correspondent Wally Downes Jr answers the big questions around Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury finally facing each other…

Could we finally see Fury vs AJ this year?
Simply: Yes.
Before the Saudi takeover of boxing – spearheaded by Turki Alalshikh, would we have seen Fury vs Francis Ngannou, AJ vs Ngannou, Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker, Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn working together and shaking hands for photos?
Simply: No.
The rules, rankings, sanctioning bodies and broadcast and promotional disputes are all irrelevant when this much money is thrown at prize fighting.
How would it work?
It feels like the winner of Fury vs Usyk on May 18 will fight AJ as soon after as possible.
There is a rematch clause in the current deal for Britain’s WBC champ and Ukraine’s WBA, IBF and WBO king to meet and decide the first undisputed ruler for 25 years.
But it seems certain the belts will fragment afterwards – with a string of mandatory challengers due their crack at the four separate belts – so the clamour for AJ vs the winner might be bigger than the demand for a rerun for fewer belts.
Where would it happen?
It feels like every major fight is now going to happen in Saudi Arabia.
But don’t rule out a potential Fury vs Ngannou clash taking place at Wembley stadium.
It seems like the Saudis are keen to eventually host shows in the UK and that fight, at the home of football, would be some debut.
If Usyk topples the Gypsy King then the hype for him to face AJ for a third time will be far less intense.
Why this time?
It feels like we have twice come close to seeing the clash but there were simply too many hurdles and disputes in the way – similar to the way AJ vs Wilder still hasn’t happened.
But with Alalshikh now making Hearn’s Matchroom and Warren’s Queensberry play nice and letting Sky Sports, TNT and DAZN share the shows, there is far less to fight over in the boardroom and loads on to battle for in the ring.
And if Fury beats Usyk and rightfully demands a huge percentage of an overdue Joshua meeting, then the Saudi’s have the cash and the clout to hand him 99 per cent of the pie – to massage his ego and bank balance – and hand AJ as much extra dough as needed to keep everyone sweet.
Who wins?
If Fury sets up an AJ clash by beating Oleksandr Usyk – the mathematics and stats make it clear only a maniac would back Joshua to triumph in the all-English clash.
Usyk dominated AJ over two one-sided fights, on foreign soil.
The Watford man has enjoyed a spike in form and respect since linking up with new trainer Ben Davison but a 20st 6ft 9in Fury – who has just slayed the gap-toothed southpaw – would be almost invincible.
But in any major football derby or cup final the formbook is often aimed out of the window. And perhaps a rejuvenated hungry AJ could be too much for an undisputed and fulfilled Fury to handle.

BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERJoshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn has described Alalsikh as the “most powerful man in boxing”, and he has claimed the world will want to see AJ take on Fury if the Gpysy King beats Usyk.Fury and Usyk have agreed a two-fight deal but Hearn is confident Alalsikh will be able to broker an agreement if Usyk loses.Tyson Fury Press Conference ahead of huge Ring of Fire fight vs Oleksandr Usyk He said: “I never thought I would be OK saying I am not the most powerful man in boxing but I am not, Turki Alalshikh is.“He is the biggest fight fan I have ever met and all he wants is the biggest fights and the biggest moments.“Fury and Usyk have a two-fight deal. But if Tyson Fury beats Oleksandr Usyk in the first fight, the whole world is going to say ‘please don’t do the second fight’.“It’s worth north of £100m for each guy. It’s the richest fight ever, the biggest fight ever.” More