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    Stunning Sydney Thomas hints she’s returning as a ring girl for first time since going viral at Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson

    SYDNEY THOMAS has hinted that she could be returning to ring girl duties this weekend.The university student, 21, shot to fame last month by working as one of five ring girls at the Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul bout.Sydney Thomas recently visited MiamiCredit: INSTAGRAM / @iamsydneythomasThe student and model posted a series of snaps from her tripCredit: INSTAGRAM / @iamsydneythomasSydney recently celebrated turning 21Credit: INSTAGRAM / @iamsydneythomasSydney poses for a snap with a palCredit: INSTAGRAM / @iamsydneythomasSydney subsequently gained a huge fanbase, now boasting more than 800,000 on Instagram.Last night she raised hopes that she could be back in the ring this Friday, by promoting a DAZN card.She posted a promo for the Most Valuable Promotions event taking place in Orlando this Friday night.The main event will see Wanna Walton take on Erik Hanley in a super welterweight bout.READ MORE ON SYDNEY THOMASSydney wrote: “MVP fight night this Friday in Orlando. Tune in live on @DAZNboxing.”The popular ring girl attends the University of Alabama, based in Tuscaloosa.This means that Orlando would be just a 90 minute flight away.Sydney also posted a link to tickets for the event, which is set to take place at the Caribe Royale resort.Most read in BoxingSydney posted a promo for this Friday night’s fight cardCredit: INSTAGRAM / @iamsydneythomasShe shot to fame working as a ring girl at the recent Tyson-Paul cardCredit: Instagram / @iamsydneythomasThe model gathered a huge social media following during the eventCredit: Instagram / @iamsydneythomasSince shooting to fame, Sydney has kept her followers up to date with her busy schedule.She recently celebrated turning 21 with a trip to Miami, subsequently posting a photodump.Stunning Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson ring girls oil up as they share behind-the-scenes video of Netflix fight Sydney also confirmed that she is single, having broken up with her ex-boyfriend earlier this year.In addition to being a student and working as a ring girl, she is part of the St. Louis Cardinals’ hype squad.While she has also worked as a catwalk model.Sydney posed with balloons during her recent birthday celebrationsCredit: Instagram / @iamsydneythomasThe University of Alabama student is a sports fanaticCredit: X/itssydneythomasSydney now has more than 800,000 Instagram followersCredit: Instagram/ @iamsydneythomasFans adore the American’s social media contentCredit: Instagram/iamsydneythomas More

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    Oleksandr Usyk has weakness that Tyson Fury didn’t exploit enough, says Frank Warren ahead of huge heavyweight rematch

    FRANK WARREN claims Tyson Fury knows Oleksandr Usyk’s biggest weakness ahead of their blockbuster rematch.Fury, 36, and Usyk, 37, are set to lock horns on December 21 at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Tyson Fury has learned Oleksandr Usyk’s weakness ahead of their rematchCredit: PAFury’s promoter Frank Warren claims Usyk’s proved quite vulnerable when receiving body shotsCredit: GettyThe Gypsy King suffered his first ever loss against the Ukrainian, who beat him via split decision in May.However, the British superstar’s promoter Warren, 72, insists his fighter has learned his lessons and is set for a very different bout with his undefeated rival.The boxing entrepreneur claims Usyk appeared especially vulnerable when he received body shots.Fury’s rep claims the heavyweight star didn’t exploit that weakness enough, but next time his client will “rectify” that error.Read More on BoxingWarren told TNT Sports: “Usyk has a weakness that Tyson did not exploit like he should have, which is his body.”And I’m telling you something, that will be rectified. Of course [Fury needs to be more aggressive].”Even when he was backing off him, there was quite a bit in those early rounds of that fight where Tyson was in the corner.”And he’s in the corner and he’s tucking up and Usyk was being very aggressive.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”What Usyk does when he’s got you like that is stand square on, and that was when he was clipping him with that uppercut, he caught him every time with that.”Fury thought he did enough to have his hand raised in his first meeting with Usyk.’Horror movie’ trailer for Tyson Fury vs Usyk II released ahead of fight as fans hail ‘best one yet’And the Mancunian bruiser plans to take the fight out of the judges’ hands in their second successive rumble.He said: “I’m going to roll the dice and it’s going to be you or me… best foot forward and swing away.”I’ve never been afraid to get knocked spark out. I’ve always put it on the line every time.”He continued: “There’s no secret. I’m going in there to knock you out.”Because I don’t think I’m going to get a decision no matter what I do.”I don’t think I’m going to get a boxing decision.READ MORE SUN STORIES”So I’m going to have to take it out of the judges’ hands like I did in America that time [against Deontay Wilder].”And I’ve got to get him (Usyk) out of there. Hand on heart, I have to get him out of there to see victory.” More

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    Tyson Fury’s ‘not all there anymore’, says UFC icon Joe Rogan as he reveals Usyk rematch fear

    TYSON FURY’s near KO at the hands of Oleksandr Usyk is a sign he’s “not all there anymore”, UFC commentator Joe Rogan believes.The Wythenshawe warrior suffered a split decision defeat to the slick southpaw in their historic undisputed heavyweight title fight in May.Tyson Fury was almost knocked out by Oleksandr Usyk in their May meleeCredit: GETTYThe knockdown was the eighth of Fury’s professional careerCredit: GETTYUFC commentator Joe Rogan believes Fury’s chin isn’t the same as it once wasCredit: REUTERSFury, 36, was almost knocked out in the ninth round of the Saudi showdown after being cracked with a hellacious left hand but somehow managed to survive.The Gypsy King’s ability to take a shot was at the peak of its powers prior to his trilogy with Deontay Wilder, in which he was dropped a total of four times.Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou also put Fury on his backside in their crossover clash last October, a knockdown which has contributed to Rogan’s believe that the Brit’s punch resistance is almost gone.During a recent episode of his Joe Rogan Experience podcast, he said: “Fury was terrified of Wilder’s power.READ MORE ON FURY VS USYK II”He got dropped with a furious left hook, he got rocked in the eighth round.”Bro, it’s the same thing you see in the Usyk fight. He’s not all there anymore.”Those fights with Deontay Wilder took something out of him. 100 per cent.”Fury thought he did enough to have his hand raised in his first meeting with Usyk, who he’ll renew his rivalry with a week on Saturday.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd he plans to take the fight out of the judges’ hand in their second successive Riyadh rumble.He said: “I’m going to roll the dice and it’s going to be you or me… best foot forward and swing away.Oleksandr Usyk shows off incredible ‘reflexes of a cat’ and ripped physique just 17 days before Tyson Fury rematch “I’ve never been afraid to get knocked spark out. I’ve always put it on the line every time.”He continued: “There’s no secret! I’m going in there to knock you out.”Because I don’t think I’m going to get a decision no matter what I do.”I don’t think I’m going to get a boxing decision.”So I’m going to have to take it out of the judges’ hands like I did in America that time [against Deontay Wilder].”And I’ve got to get him (Usyk) out of there. Hand on heart, I have to get him out of there to see victory.”Joe Rogan reckons Deontay Wiilder did irreparable damage to Tyson Fury’s chinCredit: GETTY More

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    Lauren Price vs Bexcy Mateus: UK start time, live stream, TV channel and full card for welterweight title fight

    LAUREN PRICE returns to the ring this weekend as she faces Bexcy Mateus in a defence of her welterweight world titles. The Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold-medallist holds the WBA, IBO and Ring Magazine titles at 147lbs and is undefeated so far as a professional. Lauren Price is the WBA and Ring Magazine champion at 147lbsCredit: PAPrice is 7-0 as a pro, with her biggest win coming against Jessica McCaskill back in May. It was on that night she picked up her world titles, but now she’s looking for more gold, and a win over Mateus could put her in a huge fight. Natasha Jonas’ fight with Ivana Habazin for the IBF and WBC welterweight titles takes place on the same card, and the hope for promoters Boxxer is that Jonas and Price win their bouts to set up a fight between themselves. When is Price vs Mateus?Lauren Price’s defence of her WBA title will take place on Saturday, December 14.The fight will be held at the Liverpool Exhibition Centre in Liverpool, England.The fight, which is co-main event is likely to get underway from around 9pm GMTThe main event between Natasha Jonas and Ivana Habazin will be on straight after.What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?Price vs Mateus will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Arena in the UK.You can live stream all the action from the NOW TV or Sky Go app, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.Jonas vs Habazin full cardAlso on the card is Natasha Jonas’ welterweight unification fight against Ivana Habazin.Stephen McKenna and Viddal Riley are in action on the bill too.Natasha Jonas vs. Ivana Habazin, WBC & IBF welterweight titlesLauren Price vs. Bexcy Mateus, WBA welterweight titleStephen McKenna vs. Lee CutlerViddal Riley vs. Steve Eloundou NtereMark Jeffers vs. Elvis AhorgahMason Cartwright vs. TBAFrankie Stringer vs. Tatenda MangombeMikie Tallon vs. Benn NormanMost read in Boxing More

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    I’ve got 19 gold medals and I’m on Sports Personality of the Year shortlist – but lots of people don’t know who I am

    DAME SARAH STOREY is in the running for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award – but she admits people still ask “Who is she?”.The Paralympic Games star has enjoyed a medal-laden career with 19 gold medals.Sarah Storey has been nominated for SPOTYCredit: GettyShe has won 19 gold medals during her careerCredit: PALuke Littler is one of the favourites for the awardCredit: PAJude Bellingham is also in the runningCredit: APStorey, 47, is up against popular stars including Luke Littler and Jude Bellingham in the race for SPOTY.Olympic 800m champ Keely Hodgkinson and triathlon king Alex Yee as well as record-breaking cricketer Joe Root are also in the running.The cyclist and swimmer has insisted that para-sports is not covered enough between Paralympic games.Storey has claimed that, as a result, it makes sports more challenging and affects people’s ability to recognise her compared to her counterparts.READ MORE ON SPORTShe said: “It’s really, really challenging.”You only have to look at comments when I was out of Dancing on Ice, people were like, ‘Well, who is she?’”People don’t see para-sport on TV enough to know who their most successful athlete is.”She won two more gold medals in the C4-C5 road race and the C5 time trials in the Paris Olympics earlier this year.Most read in AthleticsCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSShe was expected to appear on Dancing on Ice but was forced to withdraw due to a fractured ankle, which occurred during practice.If Storey succeeds at SPOTY, she will have made history as the oldest winner of the award ever.Dancing On Ice chaos as Sarah Storey QUITS with nasty injury weeks before show startsKeely Hodgkinson has also been nominated for the awardCredit: Sunday TimesAlex Yee is also in with a chance after his Olympic heroicsCredit: GettySarah Storey’s Paralympic medalsHere is a look at Sarah Storey’s Paralympic medal haul…1992:2x Gold3x Silver1x Bronze1996:3x Gold1x Silver1x Bronze2000:2004:2x Silver1x Bronze2008:2012:2016:2020:2024:She had already picked up her fifth gold medal in swimming before four of her rivals were born.She first competed in the Games back in 1992 when she was just 14 years old.The mum of two added: “I’m quite happy at being the oldest.”The only person [on the SPOTY shortlist] who was born when I went to my first Games was Joe Root and the other four weren’t born until after I’d won my fifth gold in swimming.”There’s lots of talk around older athletes, especially older female athletes, and I’m involved in research into enabling more female athletes to continue into their late thirties, early forties and in my case late forties.”The example I’m hopefully leading is that you can come back after having children, if you’ve got the right support, if you know your body, and you can continue to enjoy competitive sports at any level.”Storey is aiming to make it ten appearances at the Paralympics in Los Angeles in 2028.However, she is aware of the competition from younger athletes such as France star Heïdi Gaugain.Storey had the edge over Gaugain in Paris as she beat her in the road race after a thrilling sprint finish.She said: “It’s taking it one year at a time and hopefully come March or April, when I’m fully recovered [from her ankle injury], I’ll have got a plan together.”You’ve got to be strategic and if you’re not, you don’t know where you’re going to find those gains.”They’re marginal and they get even more marginal as you get older.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Heidi is getting older and stronger, and that’s exciting.”But I have to make sure I’ve got a plan to counteract her youthfulness.”Joe Root is the final nominee for the SPOTYCredit: APBBC Sports Personality of the Year Award nominationsHere is a look at the nominations for this year’s SPOTY…Luke Littler – Darts starJude Bellingham – FootballerKeely Hodgkinson – OlympianAlex Yee – OlympianSarah Storey – ParalympianJoe Root – Cricketer More

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    Tyson Fury breaks silence on training camp leaks and rumours in X-rated rant ahead of crunch Usyk rematch

    TYSON FURY has broken his silence on the rumours surrounding his first training camp for Oleksandr Usyk.The Gypsy King suffered a split decision defeat to the slick southpaw in their historic undisputed Saudi showdown in May.Tyson Fury suffered a split-decision defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in MayCredit: GETTYIt was claimed the Gypsy King had a terrible training camp for the undisputed boutCredit: GETTYThe Wythenshawe warrior has blasted claims he had a poor camp for the May meleeCredit: GETTYThe build-up and aftermath to Fury’s first professional defeat was dominated by rumours of him having a poor training camp and getting “turned over” in sparring.It was claimed he didn’t spar properly due to the cut which delayed his long-awaited meeting with the undefeated Ukrainian.But during a sitdown face-off with DAZN, Fury insisted: “It was a fantastic training camp.”Never once have I ever said I had any problems in camp because I didn’t.READ MORE ON FURY VS USYK II”I heard a load of d***heads talking s**t that I had a lot of problems in camp.”But I didn’t have any problems. I had a fantastic training camp.”Fury was almost knocked out in the ninth round of the Riyadh rumble, for which he insists he has no excuses.The 36-year-old said: “He beat me fair and square… give the man his props!Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”I don’t understand why people have got an excuse like, ‘I lost the fight because I didn’t train great.'”Or, ‘I lost the fight because the chef didn’t cook me the right foods.’Oleksandr Usyk shows off incredible ‘reflexes of a cat’ and ripped physique just 17 days before Tyson Fury rematch “He won the fight, that’s it. That’s the end of it. There’s nothing more to say.”There’s no excuses, I had a fantastic training camp.”I thought I did fantastic in the fight and he did fantastic.”So, he got his result. Fair play, end of. “There’s no more talking to be said, I did nothing wrong and I did everything good. So did he.”Tyson Fury has vowed to exact revenge on Oleksandr Usyk in their rematch next weekCredit: GETTYDespite coming up short in the biggest fight of his career, Fury insists he HASN’T made any changes to his preparations for next Saturday’s eagerly-anticipated rematch.The former unified heavyweight king said. “He got the decision, a split decision.”A cat’s whisker. If I would’ve got the decision, great!READ MORE SUN STORIES”He got the decision, fantastic. There’s not much to say is there?”Am I going to change everything in my camp because I lost a split decision? Hell no.” More

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    Natasha Jonas vs Ivana Habazin: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, full undercard for welterweight unification bout

    NATASHA JONAS returns to the ring this weekend against Ivana Habazin in what should be an all-action fight. Jonas, 40, hasn’t fought since her narrow win over Mikaela Mayer in the summer and she is now looking to unify her IBF welterweight title. Natasha Jonas is looking to keep hold of her IBF belt against Ivana HabazinCredit: GettyHabazin holds the WBC belt at 147lbs and will be equally keen to walk away from Liverpool with two titles in her possession. If Jonas wins, then she’ll be looking to unify her titles against, potentially against Team GB Olympic star Lauren Price, who won gold in Tokyo three years ago. Price is in a fight of her own on the same card against Colombian Bexcy Mateus. When is Jonas vs Habazin?Natasha Jonas’ big clash with Ivana Habazin will take place on Saturday, December 14.The fight will be held at the Liverpool Exhibition Centre in Liverpool, England.The main event is likely to get underway from around 10pm GMT.What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?Jonas vs Habazin will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Arena in the UK.You can live stream all the action from the NOW TV or Sky Go app, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.Jonas vs Habazin full cardAlso on the card is Lauren Price’s world title fight with Bexcy Mateus for the WBA belt. Stephen McKenna and Viddal Riley are in action on the bill too. Natasha Jonas vs. Ivana Habazin, WBC & IBF welterweight titlesLauren Price vs. Bexcy Mateus, WBA welterweight titleStephen McKenna vs. Lee CutlerViddal Riley vs. Steve Eloundou NtereMark Jeffers vs. Elvis AhorgahMason Cartwright vs. TBAFrankie Stringer vs. Tatenda MangombeMikie Tallon vs. Benn NormanMost read in Boxing More

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    ‘I can change the face of this sport’: Barry Hearn reveals failed investment that he regrets the most

    BARRY HEARN revealed his failed bid to bring gymnastics to the mainstream was his most heartbreaking investment.Hearn, 76, has taken darts, snooker, boxing, pool and tenpin bowling to new heights.Barry Hearn revealed he tried to bring gymnastics to the mainstreamCredit: PA:Press AssociationHearn’s failed attempt to boost gymnastics is his most heartbreaking investmentCredit: GettyAnd the Matchroom Sport president tried to do the same with gymnastics in 2016 but only managed to promote one event.The famous promoter claims the project, which he was very passionate about, never succeeded because of outside interference. Hearn told The Mirror: “I wanted to take over gymnastics, because I think that sport is so brilliant.”I tried two events, but then I bumped into – which I bump into quite a lot – a load of blazers [people in suits].Read More on Gymnastics”When I went into gymnastics, I did a fantastic first event. Then I thought, ‘I can really change the face of this sport’. “And then I just got knocked back [by the governing bodies], because they wanted to keep it to themselves!”I’ve had that with various blazers in various amateur bodies, and it’s very frustrating. I don’t have the time to mess about. I know what I’m doing. I’ve got a reputation built over 50 years. “I can change sports, and I can change people’s lives, but I need everyone to pull together – and so often in sport, they don’t because they’re selfish with their own positions.Most read in Athletics”The people that love their sport but have no real interest in the athletes themselves. And we come from completely different directions. We try and change their lives through money. “I love watching the Olympics, and you should be very proud if you’ve won a medal at the Olympics – but you can’t eat a medal!Barry Hearn sends warning to top darts stars that ‘little Littler Army’ is coming to dominate the sport “We are one of only three countries in the world that don’t pay a bonus for a gold medal, and I find that atrocious. Great Britain – that ‘G’ is looking smaller and smaller. So we need to look after athletes.” More