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    Artur Beterbiev vs Callum Smith boost: Get Smith to win by KO/TKO at 7/1 with Sky Bet

    CALLUM SMITH is back in the ring this weekend as he goes in search of Artur Beterbiev’s world light-heavyweight belts in Quebec.Sky Bet punters can get Smith to win the contest by KO/TKO at a huge 7/1 — that’s boosted from 5/1!
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    Tyson Fury’s dad John reveals why Gypsy King must change his style for Oleksandr Usyk fight 

    JOHN FURY has called on son Tyson to change his style in order to beat Oleksandr Usyk. The pair of champions unify all four belts for the first time in heavyweight history on February 17 in Saudi Arabia.
    Tyson Fury with his dad JohnCredit: AP
    Fury is coming off the back of knockout wins over Deontay Wilder, Dillian Whyte and Derek Chisora.
    But he was floored by ex-UFC star Francis Ngannou, 37, and deemed fortunate to walk away with a points win in their October bout.
    So dad John wants to see a change in Fury’s tactics in order to nullify masterful southpaw Usyk.
    And he pointed to Michael Spinks’ 1987 win over the giant Gerry Cooney as warning to why.
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    He told Boxing Social: “He needs a different style altogether with Usyk, he’s totally different.
    “If you go back to, many years ago, you can watch it on the internet, it’s Gerry Cooney-Michael Spinks.
    “Michael Spinks is a blown-up light-heavyweight weighing just over fourteen stone at the time.
    “Gerry Cooney is six-foot-seven, eighteen stone, look what happened.
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    “These are speed-men, you just can’t have that straight-up, going forward, looking to land a bomb on these kind of fighters because guess what?
    “They can see it coming and they will avoid it.
    “Usyk is very good, he is a good mover, he’s got a brain, he’s got good footwork and the style for Deontay Wilder and Francis Ngannou isn’t going to cut it for a man like Usyk.”
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    Rising boxing star Fariyar Aminipour dead at 23 after horror motorbike crash in tunnel on Thai island

    A RISING Iranian boxing star was killed in a motorcycle crash on a Thai island.Muay Thai athlete Fariyar Aminipour, 23, had his head smashed into a narrow pavement when riding his Yamaha motorbike through a tunnel in Phuket.
    Muay Thai athlete Fariyar Aminipour has died aged 23Credit: ViralPress
    The rising Iranian boxing star was killed in a motorcycle crash in ThailandCredit: ViralPress
    The young athlete was riding this Yamaha motorbike through a tunnel when he lost controlCredit: ViralPress
    Officers at the Chalong Police Station were notified of the accident at 8:08 am on Thursday, cops have said.
    They arrived at the scene shortly after to find the boxer’s body in a pool of blood.
    Fariyar was rushed to the Chalong Hospital but was later pronounced dead due to a severe head wound.
    Initial police investigations suggest he had lost control of his motorcycle while navigating the curved tunnel.
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    The two-wheeler was said to have struck the curb before crashing.
    Fariyar’s body has been taken to the Vachira Phuket Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
    Authorities are in contact with the Iranian Embassy for the repatriation of his remains to his homeland.
    Police Lieutenant Colonel Wiriyaphong Srinuanpan said: “We are checking CCTV cameras and speaking with witnesses to find out how the accident happened.
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    At the moment, we do not believe any other vehicles were involved.”
    The “extremely talented” boxer was a rising star in the Muay Thai boxing scene.
    He fought five matches for the ONE Championship, winning four bouts against high profile opponents.
    He suffered a defeat in his last match, which was against Kulabdam Sor Jor Piek UThai at ONE Friday Fights 46 on December 22.
    Fariyar’s gym, Tiger Muay Thai, wrote a tribute for the fallen athlete online.
    The statement read: “It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Fariyar Aminipour.
    “Since joining our team in late 2022 with only amateur fighting experience, the extremely talented Fariyar skyrocketed in the professional Muay Thai world, defeating huge names of the sport on ONE Lumpinee events and becoming a top 10 ranked fighter.
    “At only 23 years old, lion-hearted Fariyar had already accomplished so much, and was well on track to achieving his dream of becoming a ONE world champion.
    “Gone far, far too soon due to a tragic accident, Fariyar will be missed greatly and will remain in all of our thoughts.”
    Colleagues have posted a heartbreaking tribute to the 23-year-oldCredit: ViralPress More

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    Love Island star Jack Fincham says he will fight KSI for FREE and claims he is a better boxer than Tommy Fury

    JACK FINCHAM has offered to fight KSI for FREE – and claimed he is a better boxer than Tommy Fury. Fury became the first to beat YouTuber-turned boxer KSI after a scrappy six-round decision.
    Jack Fincham has called out KSICredit: PA
    KSI was controversially beaten by Tommy FuryCredit: Alamy
    The 2019 Love Islander admitted it was purely a money fight.
    But Fincham – who won the ITV reality show a year before Fury’s stint – insisted he would box KSI for nothing.
    He told BritishGambler.co.uk: “I’m not saying this to put it out there for loads of money; I’ll fight him for nothing.
    “I will fight him for free to prove the point.”
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    Fury, 24, beat social media sensation Jake Paul, 26, last February by split-decision in Saudi Arabia.
    But his victory over KSI, 30, in November was for less convincing and the result divided opinions.
    Fincham, 31, said: “I’m just gonna say this honestly, because while in the boxing world he has transferred over to being professional.
    “I have a lot more experience than KSI, and going off his last performance and watching how Tommy dealt with that – I’ve got more experience than him as well from doing amateur fights as well.
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    “I watched it and would have dealt with it so differently and would have beaten him [KSI] clearly.
    “It’s questionable if Tommy even won that to be honest.”
    Fincham and Fury are not the only Love Island contestants to have boxed.
    Idris Virgo, 30, is unbeaten and currently signed to KSI’s Misfits Boxing banner.
    And Fincham – who had 26 amateur bouts as a youngster – rated himself and Virgo above 10-0 Fury in terms of skill.
    He said: “Tommy’s third. I’d say for me the first is probably Idris Virgo for boxers that have been on Love Island. Idris first, me second and Tommy third.
    “That’s just me being honest and nothing against Tommy because I like him as a person, but boxing-wise, he’s good but he’s not out of this world. He’s just got a massive following; he’s a Fury at the end of the day.
    “He can box, he’s a good fighter, he’s strong, he’s in good shape, he dedicates himself but put it this way – he’s not unbeatable.
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    “He’s not unbeatable by any stretch of the imagination.” More

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    OnlyFans star Elle Brooke calls out UFC legends Ronda Rousey and Paige VanZant but first wants to fight Astrid Wett

    ELLE BROOKE wants to fight former UFC stars Ronda Rousey and Paige VanZant in a boxing match.OnlyFans star Elle has been trying her luck at influencer boxing where she boasts a 3-1 record and is set for a rematch against former Love Island contestant AJ Bunker at Misfits Boxing 12 on Saturday.
    Elle Brooke wants to face ex-UFC stars Ronda Rousey and Paige VanZantCredit: Instagram / @thedumbledong
    But first Elle wants to lock horns with OnlyFans nemesis Astrid WettCredit: Twitter / @AstridWett
    Paige has also put together a strong OnlyFans game after leaving UFCCredit: Instagram @paigevanzant
    The model is also looking to face off another nemesis in the adult content world in Astrid Wett, who’s currently top of her list.
    The 26-year-old is then looking to follow in the footsteps of other social media personalities like Jake Paul by crossing paths with former MMA fighters.
    And that is why she would like to face off against UFC Hall of Famer Rousey and former MMA athlete-turned OnlyFans model Paige, whom the Brit wouldn’t mind facing in a bare-knuckle fight.
    Elle told talkSPORT: “A really huge fight like Paige VanZant or Ronda Rousey. Someone like that, but then in between I need that Astrid fight.
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    “I don’t think those fights would ever work without that one because that is the money fight, that could be like a main [event].
    “Nate Diaz has fought Jake Paul and then he’s facing another opponent in a couple of months.
    “I know it’s called influencer boxing but it’s a crossover scene. You can get other fighters into the scene [and] I think that would make sense.
    “I think the only people who have done it are Jake Paul, KSI, and Bryce Hall. I would definitely love to put my name on the map by winning against a real fighter.
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    “Not that I’m underestimating influencer boxers, but someone that is known to be good, tough, and shocking. I want to be a true underdog and come out on top.
    “I would do bare-knuckle. Apparently, it is better for you because it just grazes your face rather than rattle your brain in your head. Sure, I’ve seen people get their teeth knocked out but okay.”
    Rousey is still regarded as UFC’s greatest female fighter of all time as she enjoyed a four-year undefeated streak that saw her winning all 12 of her fights.
    However, the American bruiser picked up her first loss in 2015 against Holly Holm and never managed to bounce back as she went on to suffer another defeat at the hands of Amanda Nunes a year later.
    Rousey is a UFC Hall of Famer who currently competes in professional wrestlingCredit: Getty – Contributor
    Rowdy left Dana White’s promotion that year and crossed over to WWE in 2018 where she went on to dominate the women’s division by becoming RAW and SmackDown Women’s Champion.
    The Baddest Woman on the Planet left the company after SummerSlam in August when she lost to close friend and fellow UFC hero Shayna Baszler.
    The 36-year-old has since been competing in the independent circuit with MMA comrade Marina Shafir, with whom she also appeared in Ring of Honor.
    Rousey hasn’t shown intent to participate in influencer boxing as she is already a major attraction in professional wrestling.
    Meanwhile, Elle is focused on AJ after releasing a bizarre video mocking her rival.
    Inside Elle’s glamorous life as a boxer and OnlyFans star…
    Elle traded in OnlyFans for boxingCredit: PA
    Elle boasts 843k followersCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
    She also showed fans a red outfitCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
    Elle always embraces the seasons traditionsCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong

    She also recently posed in laceCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
    She also posed in a pink lingerieCredit: Instagram / @thedumbledong
    And also embraced yellowCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
    The influencer posed with a championship beltCredit: Instagram / @thedumbledong
    Elle recently visited the USCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
    Including visiting TexasCredit: https://www.instagram.com/thedumbledong/
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    British boxing legend Ricky Hatton questions how much Tyson Fury ‘has got left’ after brutal Deontay Wilder trilogy

    RICKY HATTON questioned how much Tyson Fury “has got left” after his brutal trilogy series with Deontay Wilder. Fury made a heroic comeback in 2018 shedding TEN STONE after three years out the ring amid a battle with depression and substance abuse.
    Tyson Fury shared a brutal trilogy series with Deontay WilderCredit: AP
    Fury won the gruelling series with two stoppagesCredit: Reuters
    In the same year, he challenged Wilder for the WBC title and was deemed unfortunate to walk away with a draw despite being twice floored.
    Fury, 35, did dethrone Wilder, 38, in the 2020 rematch before doubling his tally in their epic trilogy bout a year later.
    But again, the Gypsy King had to twice get up from the canvas to pull out the stoppage victory.
    So it leaves British boxing legend Hatton fearing the effects it could have on Fury heading into a potential super-fight with Anthony Joshua.
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    He told OLBG: “You don’t get a bigger fight. It’s one of the biggest fights in British boxing history. It’s a great clash of styles.
    “Tyson’s always in entertaining fights, so is AJ, and it was only a couple of fights ago we thought his best days were behind him but in his last couple of fights he has looked really impressive.
    “But Tyson on the other hand has been the best heavyweight for a good number of years and I still have him as number one, but we just need to know what Tyson has got left.
    “Don’t forget it’s not just the three Wilder fights, it’s the lifestyle he’s had as well where he’s had to lose ten stone in the past and what it does to the body and then having them three wars with Deontay Wilder.
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    “It might be too many miles on the clock for Tyson or maybe he took him lightly because he didn’t look in the best shape.
    “He’s not built like Anthony Johsua, but you can see that he has definitely been in better shape than last time out.
    “But I hope we can get it on as it would be a tragedy for British boxing if the biggest fight in British history wasn’t made because they couldn’t make a deal.
    “That’d be a crying shame for our sport. I edge towards Tyson but I’m not as confident as what I was.”
    Fury was dropped by ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou, 37, in their October crossover clash but ended out a controversial points win.
    It kept alive his historic four-belt undisputed title decider with Oleksandr Usyk, 36, set for February 17 in Saudi Arabia.
    Meanwhile Joshua, 34, will now fight Ngannou in March in Saudi after Wilder was beaten by Joseph Parker, 31, to blow their mega-fight.
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    Tyson Fury set deadline for Francis Ngannou rematch ahead of Usyk fight as ex-UFC champ issues ultimatum

    TYSON FURY has received a deadline for a proposed rematch with Francis Ngannou.The Gypsy King locked horns with the former UFC heavyweight champion in a controversial crossover clash – which was dubbed ‘The Battle of the Baddest’ – last October.
    Former UFC champ Francis Ngannou locked horns with Tyson Fury last OctoberCredit: Reuters
    Ngannou cut and dropped The Gypsy King in the third round of their Saudi showdownCredit: GETTY
    The Predator has set Fury a deadline for their proposed rematchCredit: REUTERS
    But he was left red-faced by the boxing novice as was cut and dropped on his way to eking out a narrow split decision win.
    Ngannou, 37, is hellbent on sharing the ring with Fury again but refuses to hang around forever for a second crack at the Brit.
    While discussing his upcoming showdown with Anthony Joshua, he told MMA Fighting: “I win this fight and I’m fighting Fury period.
    “Whether or not he has the belt. Our rematch term was within next year, so it’s going to be October this year.
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    “I just want to be free and fight, the thing is with the title is this is a system I don’t want to fall into anymore.
    “You have to make a concession with an organisation, I don’t want that political stuff.”
    Before Ngannou can think about throwing down with Fury again, he must first get past former two-time unified champ Joshua.
    Joshua, 34, has breathed new life into his career following back-to-back losses to Oleksandr Usyk with wins over Jermaine Franklin, Robert Helenius and Otto Wallin last year.
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    But Ngannou is confident he’ll dramatically halt AJ’s bid to become a three-time champion.
    He said: “I think he’s still the same fighter but that doesn’t mean he can’t lose.
    “He lost to Andy Ruiz and to Usyk. He can still lose by the way.
    “If Joshua takes the punch that Fury took, I don’t guarantee that he is getting up from it.
    “I have heard that he doesn’t have a chin, but we are going to find it.”
    Professional Fighters League pounder Ngannou is so confident of having his hand raised that he’s already thinking of a historic showdown with AJ in Africa.
    He said: “At the end of the day, it’s great stuff for both of us.
    “He could be my brother and I’d still fight him because it elevates us both, it elevates the sport, it elevates the continent.
    “It’s not about a fight.
    “You are not fighting somebody because you hate him, you fight him because it’s a challenge and the fight always elevates both fighters.
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    “Eddie Hearn said a lot of s***, but one thing he said that makes sense is maybe a potential rematch in Africa with Joshua.
    “I think that sounds cool. We will call that Black Excellence.” More

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    Anthony Joshua tipped to BEAT Usyk in shock trilogy fight by ex-coach despite bitter war of words

    ANTHONY JOSHUA’s former coach has tipped him to upset Oleksandr Usyk in a trilogy fight – despite their apparent war of words.Joshua’s reign as unified heavyweight champion came to an end at the hands of the undefeated Ukranian in September 2021 as he was outfoxed in their Tottenham tussle.
    Anthony Joshua was dethroned by Oleksandr Usyk in September 2021Credit: GETTY
    The Watford warrior came up short against the Ukrainian in their rematch 11 months laterCredit: GETTY
    AJ’s former coach Robert Garcia reckons he could win a trilogy fight against the southpawCredit: GETTY
    AJ failed to exact his revenge in their Riyadh rumble rematch 11 months later, suffering a second consecutive points defeat.
    A third fight could be on the cards should Usyk beat Tyson Fury and Joshua win the IBF title, which is expected to become vacant after next month’s eagerly-anticipated undisputed title fight.
    And Robert Garcia – who failed to guide AJ to victory at the second time of asking against Usyk – can foresee the Watford warrior getting the job done the third time around.
    In an interview with Boxing Social, Garcia said of AJ: “He is the second most-talented fighter in the [heavyweight] division.
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    “So much potential, so big, so strong, but he needed that confidence and I think that last fight [against Otto Wallin] showed him that he belongs up there.
    “Even though he has lost to Usyk, he has got to think that he is the best.
    “The way he fought, I wouldn’t be surprised if he beat Usyk in a third fight because he fought good.”
    Joshua, 34, has breathed new life into his career with consecutive wins over Jermaine Franklin, Robert Helenius and Otto Wallin.
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    Garcia said of Joshua’s recent run: “I think that activity was the main thing, I’m glad they did [increase] it.
    “That was the one thing that Rudy Hernandez and myself told him, after the fight against Usyk in the locker room, I told everybody to keep him active, fight him [Joshua] again right away and they did.
    “Three times [he fought] this year, that was the best thing that they could have done for him.”
    Garcia’s glowing comments come as a surprise as the pair have had a public back-and-forth after the American questioned AJ’s training set-up.
    Joshua didn’t take kindly to the comments, saying ahead of his clash with Franklin: “Garcia is the first one to say the things he said.
    “And I didn’t like that, I found it weird. I am not perfect.
    “Trust me, I do have tough days in camp, but he went and pointed those things out – out of all the things we did in training camp.”
    Former two-time unified heavyweight champion Joshua will be back in action on March 9, throwing down with former UFC king Francis Ngannou in a Saudi showdown. More