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    Three boxing stars who could replace Dillian Whyte for Joe Joyce fight including Brit wonderkid and ex-Joshua rival

    JOE JOYCE is in need of a new dance partner following the cancellation of his clash with Dillian Whyte.The Putney pounder was set to throw down with the Brixton bad boy in a Manchester melee on April 5.Joe Joyce was set to collide with Dillian Whyte in a Manchester melee next monthCredit: GETTYBut injury to Whyte has scuppered their heavyweight domestic dust-upCredit: PAJoyce is keen to remain on the card but is now in need of a new dance partnerCredit: GETTYBut their eagerly anticipated showdown collapsed this week following Whyte’s injury-enforced withdrawal.Former WBC title challenger Whyte pulled out of the domestic dust-up with a finger injury.Joyce is eager to remain on the card, with a source telling SunSport: “It’s gutting for Joe.”He has trained – as usual – incredibly hard for this and Dillian was an ideal opponent.READ MORE IN BOXING“If there is one thing British boxing fans know about Joe, it’s that he will fight anyone.”And thankfully, there are lots of good heavyweights out there.”Joe has no interest in dropping below world level – Joe will take on anyone.”With Joyce willing to take on all comers, SunSport thought it’d only be right to run through three potential replacement opponents for ‘The Juggernaut’.Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSThe undefeated Moses Itauma could potentially be called upon to face Joe JoyceCredit: GETTYMoses ItaumaUndefeated heavyweight prospect Itauma has laid waste to all comers since making his professional debut in January 2023, with all but two of his 11 opponents seeing the final bell.Dillian Whyte vs Joe Joyce announced in bonanza heavyweight card featuring British stars Itauma, who had aspirations of breaking Mike Tyson’s record of being the youngest heavyweight champion in boxing history, is keen to start mixing it with the division’s elite as soon as possible.And a short-notice showdown with Joyce could be his ticket to the big time.The fight would be incredibly easy to make as they’re both in Queensbery Promotions’ stable.Promoter Frank Warren, however, may be reluctant to pit the up-and-comer against a seasoned vet in Joyce so early into his promising career.Moses Itauma is also under the Queensberry Promotions bannerCredit: GETTYJarrell MillerThe controversial American was set to return to the ring in February as the opponent for Derek Chisora’s British farewell.The fight, however, failed to come to fruition.Miller is still rebuilding himself following his last-gasp stoppage defeat to IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois in December 2023.And a short-notice win over the former WBO interim heavyweight titleholder Joyce would well and truly catapult him back into the mix.Jarrell Miller could potentially be called upon to face Joe JoyceCredit: GETTYAndy Ruiz JrFormer unified heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr has faded into relative obscurity since losing his rematch with Anthony Joshua in December 2019.He’s only fought three times since the Saudi showdown, labouring to decision wins over the ageing Chris Arreola and Luis Ortiz and drawing with Miller.READ MORE SUN STORIESRuiz Jr, however, is back in the gym and is champing at the bit to get back in the ring.And a win over Joyce on short notice would go some way to proving he’s still a force to be reckoned with as he bids to get back amongst the thick of it at heavyweight.Ex-heavyweight champ Andy Ruiz is back in the gym and itching for a fightCredit: EPA More

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    Vile stalker sent me death and rape threats – my whole life changed, reveals former GB athlete

    FORMER Team GB athlete Sabrina Sinha has opened up on her “terrifying” stalker ordeal.The middle distance runner was tipped as a future star after winning a silver medal at the Under-18s European Championship in 2016.Sabrina Sinha has opened up about her “terrifying” stalker ordealCredit: Global PlayerSinha’s stalker hell changed her lifeCredit: AlamyBut soon after her incredible performance, she was targeted by a stalker.Sinha bravely told The Sports Agents: “Around about the time I started to have a stalker, I had just come off European youths. So I was under 18, so a minor at the time. “I was busy with my final year of sixth form, but I was pretty much at my career high.”After graduating, she was going on holiday with friends when she was started receiving horror messages. READ MORE IN SPORTSinha explained: “He sent me death and rape threats, which were not nice at all.”That was direct to my email. I was so shocked by it. I just assumed it was spam originally.”It later transpired that her stalker had being targeting her online for several months.The man from the US was eventually hit with a 14-year prison sentence for cyber-stalking several women.Most read in AthleticsBut the impacts of what happened heavily affected Sinha, who “isolated” herself out of fear at university.She said: “My whole life changed. Until he was caught, I wasn’t allowed to be alone because we did not know what this guy was going to do.”You’re just literally staring at everyone being like, ‘Could it be this person?'”I was actually really fortunate, because he ended up being all talk, which is a terrible reality to say, that I was fortunate that all I got was threats.“I ended up falling out of love with athletics. I took a step back. I am still running, but I’m enjoying it because I’m not in the public light.”She has since spoken out against the behaviour she was a victim off, saying, “As a female athlete I spent my life being subjected to harassment just running along the roads, even from the age of 12-years-old.”Emma Raducanu has been the subject of a similar ordeal after being targeted by a man “exhibiting fixated behaviour” last month.The 2021 US Open champ burst into tears during a match at the Dubai Open after the individual was spotted courtside.Raducanu returns to action at the Indian Wells later this week with increased security. Emma Raducanu was targeted by a man “exhibiting fixated behaviour” More

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    ‘I’m ready, let’s go’ – Usain Bolt teases sensational comeback to race THREE big-name rivals… but Justin Gatlin snubbed

    USAIN BOLT has teased a return to the track against three of his biggest rivals from back in the day.The eight-time Olympic gold medallist, 38, has been retired for over seven years and has claimed he would be open to racing again “just for the fun of it”.Usain Bolt has teased a return to the trackCredit: GettyBolt has snubbed a face-off with old rival Justin GatlinCredit: PA:Press AssociationHowever, athletics fans who want to see him go up against perhaps his biggest competitor, Justin Gatlin, will be disappointed to learn that Bolt has ruled that idea out.The Jamaican explained that Gatlin is “in too good of a shape” for him to even compete.Appearing on the Ready Set Go podcast, which is hosted by Gatlin and former Bahamas athlete Rodney Green, Bolt was asked if he would be up for a rematch with his old foe.He said: “I’m ready, just for the fun of it. I’m ready, let’s go. It’ll be fun.”READ MORE IN SPORTCaveating: “Nah man, Justin, him? He’s in too good of a shape.”Bro I see him doing starts all the time. I asked him, I text him, ‘Bro, why are you in such good shape?”Bolt and Gatlin had a longstanding rivalry on the track, with their head-to-heads starting at the London 2012 Games.That race ended in victory for Bolt with an Olympic record time of 9.63 seconds, whilst Gatlin finished in third.Most read in AthleticsBolt and Gatlin had their first major race against one and other at London 2012Credit: AFPCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBolt may not fancy going up against Gatlin, who finally got the better of him in his final season back in 2017, but there are some other rivals he wouldn’t made lining up against one last time.Naming his dream line-up of opponents, Bolt said: “Me, you, Tyson Gay, Asafa Powell, Yohan Blake.”Usain Bolt’s former rival reveals Olympics legend’s ‘bulls***’ tactic that showed ‘what he’s about’ mid-raceWhile he also suggested that he would like to roll back the years against some older sprinters and give new Olympic champion Noah Lyles a run for his money.Adding: “I would definitely like to compete against Maurice Green, Ben Johnson. “Let’s give Noah the spot just because I would love to race against him.”Lyles, 27, won gold in the Men’s 100m in Paris in the summer, running a personal best 9.79 seconds.That effort is still some 0.21 seconds off Bolt’s world record effort of 9.58 seconds set at the 2009 World Championships in Berlin.But Bolt thinks that the USA Olympian could come close to breaking his 200m world record of 19.19, with Lyles’ PB in that discipline just 0.12 off the Lightening Bolt.But the Jamaican isn’t going to give Lyles any tips on how to beat it.He told Citius Mag recently: “I think the possibility is there, because he came close at the world championships.READ MORE SUN STORIES”If he corrects a few things, he could get better. The possibility is there.”I won’t say [what he needs to correct]. I won’t tell you how to break the world record.”Bolt has said he would like to take on Tyson Gay againCredit: GettyHe would also like to line up against old Jamaican teammates Yohan Blake and Asafa PowellCredit: Getty – ContributorBolt reckons Noah Lyles could break his 200m world record timeCredit: Getty More

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    Dillian Whyte pulls OUT of Joe Joyce fight just weeks before bout leaving rival in last-minute scramble to find opponent

    DILLIAN WHYTE has pulled out his bout against Joe Joyce due to injury.The 36-year-old was set to fight his London rival in a highly-anticipated all-British clash on April 5 in Manchester.Dillian Whyte has pulled out the bout due to a finger injuryCredit: GettyJoe Joyce is willing to fight ‘anyone’Credit: GettyBut Whyte, 36, has reportedly pulled out the clash, citing a finger injury.Joyce, 39, is still set to fight as the headline on a bill that includes the former cruiserweight world champion Lawrence Okolie coming up against Richard Riakporhe.Chiefs are now scrambling to find a new opponent to replace Whyte.A source close Olympic silver winner Joyce told SunSport: “It’s gutting for Joe.READ MORE IN BOXING”He has trained – as usual – incredibly hard for this and Dillian was an ideal opponent.“If there is one thing British boxing fans know about Joe, it’s that he will fight anyone and, thankfully, there are lots of good heavyweights out there.“Joe has no interest in dropping below world level – Joe will take on anyone.”Whyte needed a marquee opponent after having his last big fight taken away due to a failed drugs test.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe Body Snatcher had secured a mega-money rematch with Anthony Joshua at a sold-out O2 in August 2023.But he failed a VADA test and the bout was binned at the start of fight week, leaving Robert Helenius to step in.Dillian Whyte leaves boxing fans in stitches with rude question to Anthony JoshuaWhyte rebuilt with an untelevised fight in Ireland last March, beating Christian Hammer.He was then in a slugfest with Ebenezer Tetteh at the end of last year in Gibraltar.As for Joyce, he has lost three of his last four fights since claiming the vacant WBO interim heavyweight title against Joseph Parker in 2022.He was defeated twice by Zhilei Zhang before responding with victory over Kash Ali.But Joyce then lost via a unanimous decision to Derek Chisora last summer in his most recent appearance. More

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    True story of Dicky Eklund – boxing champ-turned-crack addict who ended up in jail before inspiring Oscar-winning movie

    DICKY EKLUND inspired an Oscar-winning performance by Christian Bale for his depiction of the boxing champion-turned drug addict.Bale took Best Supporting Actor in 2011 for his role in The Fighter alongside Mark Wahlberg – who played Eklund’s brother Micky Ward. Former boxer Dicky Eklund in HBO’s ‘High on Crack Street’Credit: HBOChristian Bale with Dicky Eklund in 2010Credit: GettyChristian Bale played Eklund while Mark Wahlberg portrayed his brother Micky WardCredit: AlamyMicky Ward and Dicky Eklund in 2011Credit: GettyIt followed the story of how Eklund went from hometown hero who fought the great Sugar Ray Leonard for $7,500 (around £6,000) to a crack cocaine addict.His brother Micky meanwhile was attempting to break out of Lowell, Massachusetts, and into the big time in boxing.But 20 years before The Fighter’s release, Eklund featured in the grim true-life HBO documentary called “High on Crack Street”.It followed a group of drug users and drew back the curtain on the harsh reality of addiction. READ MORE IN BOXINGIn the episode, Eklund can be seen smoking from a crack pipe and reminiscing about his boxing past – and his 1978 loss to Sugar Ray.He is later arrested – for the 27th time – and his family put on a fundraiser to pay off the $5,000 bail. A group of locals, paying $10 apiece, watch back Eklund’s HBO fight against Leonard, which included a disputed knockdown against the legend. Eklund is eventually bailed and starts training brother Micky for a fight. Most read in BoxingAnd after Ward wins a bout, Eklund said: “I could’ve been probably up close to the champion of the world, maybe. If I lived the right life. Staying clean.”Eklund then went missing the day after brother Mickey’s fight and was found in a local crack house.A-listers in surprisingly humble cars & why Daniel Radcliffe feels ‘more comfortable in a £2k hatchback than a Ferrari’His trainer Mickey O’Keefe – who actually played himself in The Fighter – said: “The addiction’s too much for him. It’s real sad. “Sad because he’s got a family and kids at home. A little baby that depends on him.”Maybe the best thing for him is going to jail, maybe it will save his life.”The doc finishes with Eklund being sentenced to ten years in jail for a series of crimes including armed robbery. In that time, Ward went on to win titles and shared an iconic trilogy with the late Arturo Gatti which earned him $3million in total.Eklund only served five years in prison and came out to again train Ward. But he found himself in trouble with the law over the years, again getting arrested in 2006 on drug charges. Ward retired in 2003 after his trilogy loss to Gatti, who he later coached and became close friends with.His son visits him in jailCredit: HBOThis was Eklund’s disputed knockdown against Sugar Ray LeonardCredit: HBOThe American opened up a gym and trained fighters alongside brother Eklund, who was clean of drugs. Their story was so inspiring Hollywood’s Wahlberg spent years trying to get it green lit. Eventually, director David O Russell produced the 2010 classic The Fighter with Wahlberg co-starring alongside Bale and Amy Adams.Bale dropped TWO STONE to portray drug-addicted Eklund at just 10st 3lb. The two spent time together in local Lowell bars and boxing gyms – with Bale still in touch with Eklund and his son Dicky Jr to this day. He told GQ in 2022: “Dicky, he’s such a character. “He makes his presence felt all the time. I spent so much time hanging out with Dicky beforehand. Wahlberg played Eklund’s brother Micky WardBale won an Oscar for his performance”Being in Lowell, hanging out with him, going walking around, getting kicked out of bars, having almost every cop stopping and going, ‘Hey, hey Dicky!’ and then telling me a story about when they arrested him. “Going to the boxing gym, jumping in the ring and sparring with him — and oh my God, it’s really quite something when you might think you can, ‘Ah, I’ll be a decent boxer,’ you spar with other amateurs and whatnot, I’d done that a few times. “But when you get in the ring with a pro? Bloody hell.”The success of The Fighter fuelled demand for a sequel and a year after its release plans for a follow up were in place. Wahlberg wanted to tell the story of Ward’s legendary trilogy with Gatti and their friendship after battle. But the sequel sadly never came to fruition despite Wahlberg never losing hope. He said in 2022: “I was never really in the sequel business. “But The Fighter really lent itself for another movie because of Micky and Arturo Gatti’s trilogy.I could’ve been probably up close to the champion of the world, maybe. If I lived the right life. Staying clean.Dicky Eklund, speaking on HBO’s ‘High on Crack Street’“I’m always kind of looking for the next thing. But if the audience really wants it, and they really love it, and we can make one better than the first then I’d be willing to do it again, for sure.”Gatti was mysteriously found dead in 2009 in a hotel in Pernambuco, Brazil where he was on holiday with his wife and ten-month-old son.His wife Amanda Rodrigues was initially charged with murder after Brazilian authorities ruled Gatti’s death a homicide. But after the coroner’s autopsy report was released, they declared it was a suicide by hanging, and charges against his widow were dropped.Ward often pays tribute to his opponent and close friend – posting a picture of them this past April. He captioned it: “Happy 52nd Arturo! Not a day goes by I don’t think of ya buddy.”Eklund has two sons, Dicky Jr and Tommy, and a daughter named Kerry. READ MORE SUN STORIESDicky Jr works at the famed Wild Card Boxing Club in Los Angeles where Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach took him under his wing. And Sean was an 11-4 fighter who owns a gym himself Massachusetts, meaning after all these years, boxing is still in the family. Arturo Gatti and Micky Ward’s trilogy was the rumoured plot for The Fighter 2Credit: GettyEklund and Ward pose togetherCredit: Instagram More

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    Gervonta Davis vs Lamont Roach fight result could be OVERTURNED as review into ‘robbery’ is launched

    GERVONTA DAVIS’ controversial majority draw with Lamont Roach could be overturned following a “technical issue.”Unbeaten Tank, 30, took a voluntary knee during the ninth round of the scrappy fight in New York on Saturday. Gervonta Davis’ controversial fight with Lamont Roach is under reviewCredit: RexTank took a knee in the 9th round but did not receive a count from the refereeCredit: GettyDavis was toweled down after the incident, claiming later he had grease in his eyeCredit: GettyVeteran boxing referee Steve Willis began the count, but then inexplicably stopped.As such, no knockdown was ruled in Roach’s favour – which would have altered the outcome on the cards. One judge scored the fight 115-113 for Davis, with the other two 114-114. Roach raged: “If you voluntarily take a knee and the ref’s not counting, that’s a knockdown.READ MORE ON BOXING”If that’s a knockdown, I win the fight.”The New York State Athletic Commission have now confirmed they are reviewing the fight.They claim tech issues prevented instant replays from being used during the contentious ninth round. A statement read: “During the round in question, following the commission’s request for the replay video, there was a technical issue preventing the commission from receiving it within the allotted time to review. Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”Therefore, the referee’s in-ring decision was relied upon and the fight continued.”The commission is dedicated to preserving the integrity of combative sports and is committed to working with all promotions and production teams — on behalf of the athletes, officials, and fans – to ensure technical issues do not occur in the future that prevent the delivery of ringside instant replay feeds to the commission’s officials when needed.”Exhausted Gervonta Davis ‘rolls out of bed’ for open workout ahead of boxing star’s fight with Lamont RoachThere is a possibility that Willis’ call could be retroactively overturned, per Ring Magazine. Following the contest, Davis claims he took a knee because grease from his hair had seeped into his eye.He said to boos from the crowd: “I just got my hair done two days ago and she put grease in my s***.”So the s*** was like sweating and things like that and the grease coming in my my face.”It burned my eyes type s***, yeah. Damn, why y’all booing like I’m saying bulls***?”Like, this is real facts. Come on, man. Look at my hair, I just got my s*** done.”But it’s all cool, man. You know how it get. They love you, then they hate you. Turn around then they love you again.”Despite Davis’ reasoning, four-weight world champion Terence Crawford believes Roach was “robbed”.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe wrote on X: “Roach won and that should have been called a knockdown. “I [have] never seen someone take a knee and they don’t count it as a knockdown.” More

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    Harlem Eubank vs Tyrone McKenna: Date, start time, TV channel and undercard for the highly anticipated welterweight bout

    HARLEM EUBANK and Tyrone McKenna are set for a fierce matchup in a huge welterweight clash in Brighton at the Brighton Centre.Eubank will be taking on his toughest test yet as he puts his unbeaten record on the line against a ‘battled-hardened’ Irishman.Harlem Eubank and Tyrone McKenna pose for a photo ahead of their huge clash this FridayHarlem Eubank is facing the biggest test of his unbeaten careerEubank, 30, has become one of the hottest properties in UK boxing and is edging closer to the top of the welterweight division.The British boxer last fought on November 22, 2024 – where he was victorious with a unanimous decision against Nurali Erdogan.He will now fight in his hometown of Brighton for the vacant IBF Inter-continental welterweight belt.McKenna, 34, known as ‘The Mighty Celt’ will be looking to stop any momentum for Eubank as the Irishman comes off a second-round TKO over his opponent Dylan Moran.When is Harlem Eubank vs Tyrone McKenna?The fight is live from the Brighton Centre on Friday, March 7.The ring walk for Harlem Eubank and Tyrone McKenna is scheduled for 10pm GMT.What TV channel is Harlem Eubank vs Tyrone McKenna on and can it be streamed?Harlem Eubank vs Tyrone McKenna will be available to watch on Channel 5.It can also be streamed live on My5.Coverage on TV begins at 9pm but earlier on My5.Alternatively, coverage of the whole card will be available via SunSport’s live blog.Full cardHarlem Eubank vs Tyrone McKenna Michael Conlan vs Asad Asif KhanDan Toward vs Muzamiru KakandeTom Welland vs Ally B LubanjaHarvey Dykes vs Stefano CaponeBen Andrews vs Navid IranCodie Smith vs Jose PerezMatty Harris vs Kevin EspindolaTommy Welch vs Vaclav PesjarJP O’Meara vs Jose Manuel PerezLucas Roehrig vs Camilo Castagno More

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    Harrowing story of undefeated boxer who ‘lost his mind’ after drugs binge before ‘murdering wife’ and committing suicide

    IT appeared Edwin Valero had the world at his feet as an undefeated champion with a beautiful wife and two children. But outside the ring he was battling a fight against drug addiction which would ultimately cost him his life.Edwin Valero had 27 wins all by KOCredit: AFPEdwin Valero pictured with wife JenniferBut he led a dark life in privateCredit: ReutersValero committed suicide in 2010Credit: AFPWBC president Mauricio Sulaiman told SunSport: “He had unbelievably heavy hands. “Very unfortunately his life ended in tragedy, in controversy, but what happened inside the ring was tremendous by him. “Valero grew up in Merida, Venezuela and began boxing at 12 in a bid to combat the anger that raged inside of him. He had an 86-6 amateur record with 57 knockouts, winning national titles three years in a row before turning professional in 2002. READ MORE IN BOXINGValero broke the record by winning his first 18 fights all by KO in a display of power never-before-seen. He was also becoming somewhat of a myth behind-the-scenes in boxing gyms, regularly KOing sparring partners in chilling fashion. By 20 bouts, Valero was WBA super-featherweight champion and later won the WBC belt in 2009. WBC boss Sulaiman – his father Jose in charge at the time – befriended Valero on the boxer’s rise to stardom. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSSulaiman told SunSport: “He was very nice, very quiet. He had a great charisma, macho type, but he was a family man.” Valero shared son Edwin Antonio and Jennifer Roselyne with wife Jennifer.Mike Tyson doesn’t hesitate when revealing heavyweight who would have beaten him Heading into the late 2000s and Valero was making huge waves in the sport, linked with massive fights against the likes of Manny Pacquiao.But he also led a secret life of drink and drugs, which caused a strain on his relationship. In 2010, Valero was accused of assault after his wife was hospitalised with bruises and a damaged lung. The feared fighter denied wrongdoing – while wife Jennifer told cops she hurt herself falling down stairs. Valero’s troubles outside the ring also included being denied a 2009 fight on Pacquaio’s undercard after his visa was rejected due to a DUI in Texas. The boxer continued to KO opponents around the world, from America, Asia and Mexico. But he would celebrate with drug binges back home in Venezuela – something that would have fatal consequences. Valero was one of boxing’s hardest hittersCredit: AFPHe knocked out every one of his opponentsCredit: GettyHe was world champion in two weightsCredit: AFPSulaiman said: “The sky was the limit for Valero because he was young and talented and powerful. “Very unfortunately, he experienced the evil of cocaine. In just a short period of time, he lost his mind.” Valero’s final fight was against Antonio DeMarco in February 2010 in Mexico – he won via ninth-round KO and retained his WBC lightweight title.But just two months later and he was dead alongside his wife.Sulaiman said: “After his fight in Mexico – he fought in Monterrey, Mexico – he flew back to Venezuela and some people introduced him to cocaine and he had a horrible week.”We were contacted by his family and friends and my father was a couple of days away from getting a humanitarian visa so that he could travel to a rehab facility in the United States.”And there was also one in Cuba that was ready to receive him. And unfortunately, history turned that way and it didn’t happen.” Valero’s 24-year-old wife was found stabbed to death on April 18, 2010. Valero walks after being arrested in a police station in 2010Credit: ReutersHe would commit suicide one day laterCredit: ReutersValero was arrested after Jennifer’s body was discovered in a hotel in the city of Valencia, Carabobo.The 27-0 champion – who won every fight by KO – was considered the prime suspect – but he never faced his day in court. Valero was discovered hanging in his jail cell just a day after his arrest – committing suicide only 24 hours after allegedly killing his wife. Reports in Venezuela claimed Valero admitted to hotel security and police that he had murdered his wife.Jennifer’s family accused Valero of being a violent, drug-addicted bully who stopped eating or sleeping before taking it out on his wife.Sulaiman and his dad saw Valero and his family dining out after his last fight – unaware of the horrors that would follow. He said: “I never could have believed what happened.Very unfortunately his life ended in tragedy, in controversy but what happened inside the ring was tremendous by him. WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman”I was completely shocked. Heartbroken in disbelief because he was a real good friend.” “He was a very dear, fighter, dear friend. And it’s just a tragedy.” Both Valero and his wife had public burials in Venezuela.Their kids were taken in by Jennifer Carolina’s sister and their daughter later took up amateur boxing in her father’s honour. A 2016 film titled El Inca – Valero’s boxing nickname – was selected as Venezuelia’s entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the Oscars.Valero’s brother-in-law – Jennifer’s brother Yoel Finol – also became a boxer and represented Venezuelan at the 2016 Olympics. In the run up to the Rio Games, Finol revealed he had forgiven Valero for his alleged horrors and only began boxing as a kid due to his influence. Finol is now a 3-0 pro bantamweight but he has not fought since 2020.READ MORE SUN STORIESValero remains the WBC’s only champion with a 100 per cent KO ratio with his career in the ring still celebrated to this day. But the questions he left unanswered also still remain.Yoel Finol, left, is Valero’s brother-in-law and an Olympic boxerCredit: Reuters More