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    Jake Paul has ‘multiple opponents lining up’ for MMA fight with debut to be announced ‘in the coming months’

    JAKE PAUL has “multiple opponents” that are “lining up” to welcome him to the MMA cage. The YouTuber-turned boxer last year signed for the Professional Fighters League, a rivalling promotion to the UFC.
    Jake Paul is set to make his MMA debut with the PFLCredit: Professional Fighters League
    And according to PFL CEO Peter Murray, plans are being put in place for Paul to debut in MMA with an announcement imminent.
    He told John Morgan: “Yeah, “Jake’s very active, A in boxing, B he’s training MMA, and we’re excited.
    “Multiple opponents are lining up to be part of his debut into MMA. We’ll be announcing those details, I would say, in the coming months.”
    Paul, 26, announced his deal with PFL just a month before he suffered defeat for the first time, against Tommy Fury, 24, last February.
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    But he bounced back in August with victory over ex-UFC star Nate Diaz over ten rounds.
    Paul and the PFL then offered £10million to rematch in the cage as part of their soon-to-be-launched “super-fight” series.
    But Diaz, 38, instead looks set to run it back with Jorge Masvidal, 40, who he lost to by doctor stoppage at UFC 244 in 2019.
    Paul closed out 2023 with a first-round KO over Andre August, 35, the first pro boxer he has defeated.
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    The American now returns on March 2 in Puerto Rico on the undercard of Amanda Serrano’s homecoming.
    No opponent has yet been announced but Paul claimed on social media that Fury was offered a rematch but did not respond.
    The former Love Islander in October beat Paul’s arch rival KSI, 30, in a controversial decision.
    Jake Paul was beaten by Tommy FuryCredit: Getty More

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    Anthony Joshua’s former sparring partner sensationally backs ex-UFC champ Francis Ngannou to stop British star

    FRANCIS NGANNOU has sensationally been backed by one of Anthony Joshua’s former sparring partners to win their fight. Ngannou takes to the boxing ring for only the second time in March to face two-time heavyweight champion AJ.
    Francis Ngannou fights Anthony Joshua in March
    Joshua and former sparring partner Martin Bakole
    It comes after he floored Tyson Fury in October, only to lose a controversial decision.
    And Martin Bakole – who sparred with Fury before the fight after years of gym rounds with Joshua – fancies Ngannou’s chances.
    Bakole, 30, told iFL TV: “He [Fury] took Ngannou easy, not too serious.
    “He thought he would stop him by round five but Ngannou took it serious and thought that if he stops Tyson Fury he will make a name for himself in boxing.
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    “To be honest, Joshua is going to be different because Joshua saw Ngannou was coming to box as well, he will take it serious.
    “Ngannou as well is coming into it, wanting to make a name for himself in boxing, everyone is surprised after the Tyson Fury fight.
    “He is a good man, he has got a good heart and he’s got everything up there, if he lands on Joshua, I think that he will stop him because this time he is taking it seriously as well and he will be working hard.”
    Fury, 35, picked himself up from the canvas and a split-decision saw him keep his unification with Oleksandr Usyk, 36, alive on February 17.
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    But Ngannou, 37, was left in the lurch and forced to wait out for a rematch.
    That was until Deontay Wilder suffered a shock defeat to Joseph Parker to blow his super-fight with AJ.
    So Joshua having beaten Otto Wallin on the same night, turned his attention to Ngannou.
    And a deal was quickly delivered and set to fall on March 8 in Riyadh. More

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    Eddie Hearn claimed Francis Ngannou couldn’t even win a regional belt, now he’s about to get him fighting Anthony Joshua

    ONE must assume Eddie Hearn has ­forgotten ridiculing Francis Ngannou before the martial arts star fought Tyson Fury.Hearn was at his most scathing when he said: “There is no way in the world that Francis Ngannou could win even a Southern Area title.
    Eddie Hearn may have to eat his words when it comes to Francis NgannouCredit: Sportsfile
    Ngannou impressed when he shook up Tyson Fury during their bout last yearCredit: Getty
    Anthony Joshua is set to fight Ngannou nextCredit: Getty
    “Johnny Fisher is our Southern Area champion. Fisher v Ngannou is a total mismatch. Fisher would have him out of there in a round.”
    That was a pretty damning assessment of Ngannou’s credentials as he was about to take on the unbeaten WBC world champion.
    But be prepared for Hearn – Anthony Joshua’s promoter – to complete a spectacular screeching U-turn on Monday.
    That’s when he will reveal the March date and details of Joshua’s clash with Ngannou in Riyadh.
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    Hearn has obviously come to the conclusion that Ngannou, after flooring Fury before narrowly losing his only fight under Queensberry rules on October 28, is world championship material.
    Three weeks ago Hearn was claiming AJ is the best heavyweight in the world.
    It will be fascinating to hear Fast Eddie explain how Ngannou – who he didn’t consider good enough to meet ten-fight novice Fisher – is now worthy to take on the so-called world No 1.
    The Saudis aren’t really interested in boxing.
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    Liverpool’s Callum Smith challenges Artur Beterbiev for his WBC, IBF and WBO world light-heavyweight titles in Quebec City tomorrow – the Sheikhs probably have never heard of either of them.
    But they are happy to throw millions at Ngannou and Joshua because it will generate global TV to further their relentless sportswashing enterprise.
    Putting my cynicism to one side, British boxing can look ahead to the next 12 months with optimism because we are blessed with some very talented youngsters.
    Two from Asian backgrounds on their way to being world class are Adam Azim and Hamzah Sheeraz.
    Azim, 21, is already the European super-lightweight champion.
    Sheeraz, 24, will have his first severe test at light-middleweight as he meets tough Welshman Liam Williams on February 10.
    But before we sing Auld Lang Syne again, the name Moses Itauma should be on everyone’s lips.
    Mighty Moses is only just 19 but the 17-stone plus kid has won all his seven fights.
    By late spring I wouldn’t be surprised if Frank Warren’s latest prodigy is headlining at York Hall and fighting for his first title – the English heavyweight crown held by Solomon Dacres.
    Itauma’s ambition is to beat Mike Tyson’s record of being world heavyweight champ at 20 years and 145 days.
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    Realistically, there’s a very slim chance of that  – the lad from Chatham would have to be wearing one of the belts by May 21 next year.
    Facially, Moses bears a remarkable resemblance to the young Marlon Brando. There’s every chance he is going to be much more than just a contender.
    Adam Azim is already the European super-lightweight champion.Credit: PA
    Hamzah Sheeraz has also been impressingCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    Moses Itauma is a fighter that everyone should be talking aboutCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More

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    Boxing ring girl Apollonia Llewellyn puts on busty display in pink bikini as fans say ‘it doesn’t get any better’

    APOLLONIA LLEWELLYN delighted fans with her latest Instagram post.The former boxing ring girl has racked up more than 577,000 followers on the social media platform.
    Apollonia Llewellyn wore a pink bikini in her latest Instagram postCredit: INSTAGRAM
    The influencer has 577,000 Instagram followersCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    The 23-year-old rose to fame with her performances around the ring.
    And now she regularly posts pictures online in racy outfits.
    In her most recent snap on Instagram, the influencer flaunted her body in a pink bikini while standing in a swimming pool.
    Apollonia captioned the revealing image: “Daily dip.”
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    And fans flooded the comments section with messages of support for the model.
    One said: “Doesn’t get any better.”
    Another wrote: “Beautiful and perfect.”
    A third added: “What a richness of a beautiful woman.”
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    A fourth typed: “Absolutely gorgeous.”
    A fifth replied: “Body goals.”
    And a final user simply commented: “Gorgeous.”
    Apollonia risked an Instagram ban just 24 hours earlier with a photo in blue lingerie.
    Before that, she braved the Lake District snow in a skimpy top, enjoyed a spa trip in Paris and rocked a Mrs Santa Claus Christmas outfit.
    Apollonia also enjoyed a holiday to New York with her footballer boyfriend Jai Rowe.
    She recently braved the Lake District snowCredit: Instagram
    Apollonia and boyfriend Jai Rowe enjoyed a holiday in New YorkCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    The glamorous model rose to fame from being a ring girlCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    She regularly flaunts her body on her social media snapsCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn More

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    Misfits Boxing 12: UK start time, live stream, TV channel and full card as Elle Brooke faces AJ Bunker in huge rematch

    MISFITS Boxing 12 gets underway NEXT SATURDAY – and there are some huge names on the bill.The card will see the rematch of AJ Bunker and Elle Brooke as Brooke came out on top the last time the two went head-to-head in the ring.
    AJ Bunker vs Elle Brooke rematch is expected to be a thrilling boutCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
    The ex-Love Island star will be out for revenge after she endured a defeat in July, losing by way of decision with the bout scored at 40-36 in favour of Brooke.
    Misfits Boxing 12 will be hosted in Leeds’ First Direct Arena with the capacity being approximately 13,000.
    CEO KSI is hoping for a Leeds sell-out in the first Misifts boxing event of the year.
    Internet personality Ed Matthews will be the main event of the card as he takes on a mystery opponent.
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    Last time out, Matthews beat fellow influencer boxer Swarmz with just TWO days notice in a 17-second knockout on the huge Misfits Prime card.
    When is Misfits Boxing 12?

    Misifts Boxing 12 will commence on Saturday, January 20.
    The card is expected to get underway at 7pm GMT.
    The First Direct Arena in Leeds will host.

    What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

    Misfits Boxing 12 main card will be shown LIVE on DAZN.
    DAZN customers can live stream all the action via the DAZN app/website.
    You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.
    A flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.
    You can also pay £99.99 for the year upfront, and this is the lowest cost option.

    Misfits Boxing 12 FULL card
    The full card for Misfits Boxing 12 is below:
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    Ed Matthews vs. Mystery Opponent
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    Ashley Raksu vs. OJ Rose
    Tristan Hamm vs. Not Logan Paul
    Small Spartan J vs. Fox The G
    Ben Williams vs. Fes Batista
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    I’m Anthony Joshua’s personal chef – he loves my 5,500-calorie diet plan but we disagree on lavish dish

    ANTHONY JOSHUA consumes 5,500 calories a day during fight training camps.He is served an array of meals and snacks by his personal chef tailored to his every need.
    Anthony Joshua eats up to 5,500 calories a dayCredit: Getty
    His personal chef Wesley Cannonier caters to his every need
    But he also enjoys some home comforts and staple foods his mum used to make.
    Wesley Cannonier is AJ’s personal chef and he is tasked with fuelling the heavyweight during his training camps.
    He told Matchroom all the food Joshua consumes is organic and sourced locally, often from farmers.
    Joshua, 34, is fed steaks, potatoes and plenty of greens but he is also allowed treats – including coconut bread, carrot cake and muffins, as long as they are reduced sugar.
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    A normal day for the Brit consists of five meals – breakfast, a snack, then lunch followed by more snacks, often an eggshake including nuts, and dinner in the evening.
    AJ’s go-to breakfast is scrambled eggs with scotch bonnet chilli and all-purpose seasoning – just how his mum used to make growing up.
    Cannonier has to cater to Joshua’s every need – even when he disagrees with how a dish should be cooked.
    AJ prefers his steak cooked medium-well while Cannonier, who has worked in Michelin-starred restaurants, likes medium-rare.
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    Despite the difference in agreement it has proved a productive partnership, with Joshua battering Otto Wallin in five rounds following his training camp at the end of last year.
    Next up for the former champion is a showdown with Francis Ngannou.
    If he wins that contest Joshua could finally fight Tyson Fury – a match-up Eddie Hearn predicts he will come out on top in. More

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    Elle Brooke transforms into ‘super s***’ as she calls out ‘Love Island reject’ and warns ‘I’m coming for the belt’

    ELLE BROOKE has warned “Love Island reject” AJ Bunker she is coming for her belt in a bizarre clip.OnlyFans star Elle shared a short video across her social media channels in which she portrays a satirical version of Superman called super s***.
    Elle Brooke transformed into super s*** in a bizarre clipCredit: X @holdthatelle
    Elle warned AJ Bunker she is coming for her Misfits middleweight championshipCredit: X @holdthatelle
    Elle will face AJ this month in the upcoming Misfits editionCredit: X @holdthatelle
    Elle’s awkward clip received mixed reviews on social mediaCredit: X @holdthatelle
    The 25-year-old is seen lounging in a sofa when another character portraying another parody role similar to James Bond’s M walks in to discuss the super hero’s next mission.
    The Brit is offered the chance to prevent nuclear disaster and save an orphanage but she snubs both ideas.
    The amateur boxer is then given the opportunity to finish a “Love Island reject” who is “trying to stay relevant”.
    Elle then said: “The darkest scourge on our society. Let’s go.”
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    The clip received mixed reviews with some of her die-hard fans seeing the humour.
    One fan tweeted: “AWESOME!! We love your sense of humour, so spot on for today’s social media obsessions.
    SuperS**g (or SuperS**t for North Americans here) to the rescue!!”
    Another posted: “This one’s good.”
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    And that one wrote: “I like this one too.”
    But there were also some who couldn’t get past the whole awkwardness.
    This user tweeted: “You’re so cringe.”
    That one said: “Absolute beg.”
    And a third stated: “I can’t even.”
    AJ will defend the Misfits middleweight championship against Elle this month in Leeds.
    Their first fight in July was full of bad blood and saw Elle come out on top with the judges scoring the bout 40-36 in her favour.
    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 like to pose in laceCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
    She recently posed in a pink lingerieCredit: Instagram / @thedumbledong
    And also embraced yellowCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
    The social media sensation posed with a championship beltCredit: Instagram / @thedumbledong
    Elle recently visited the USCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
    Including visiting TexasCredit: https://www.instagram.com/thedumbledong/
    The amateur boxer has posed for several photoshootsCredit: instagram More

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    Kell Brook hints at stunning boxing comeback TWO YEARS after retiring with British superfight on cards if money is right

    KELL BROOK has hinted at a sensational return to the ring – less than two years after hanging up his gloves.The former IBF welterweight champion brought the curtain down on his career in May 2022, two months after sensationally stopping Amir Khan in their grudge match.
    Kell Brook hung up his gloves after stopping Amir Khan nearly two years agoCredit: RICHARD PELHAM
    Brook has flirted with coming out of retirement to face Conor BennCredit: Getty
    Special K has now set his sights on a showdown with Chris Eubank JrCredit: GETTY
    Brook, 37, has flirted with the prospect of returning to the ring over the last 12 months and a clash with Conor Benn.
    But a Battle of Britain with Chris Eubank Jr is now taking the fancy of the Sheffield slugger, so long as the money is right.
    He told LuckyBlock.com: “Chris Eubank Jr would be in the driving seat for me if I did come back because of the drug allegation hanging over Conor Benn’s head.
    “He’s not sanctioned by the British Boxing Board of Control, so he’s a little bit out of the picture.
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    “But obviously the two names there, Eubank and Benn, could both excite me enough to get me back in the ring.
    “If the correct figures were mentioned I could be tempted to put the pipe and slippers away and get the gloves back on.
    “Everywhere I go people are saying they want me out of retirement and that boxing’s dead without me.
    “Apart from me fighting Amir Khan, what fights have really got people excited recently?”
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    Kell Brook wants a big wad of cash to come out of retirementCredit: RICHAD PELHAM
    Brook nearly came to blows with Benn at Katie Taylor’s first clash with Chantelle Cameron in Dublin in May.
    But Special K has no ill will towards the son of British boxing great Nigel, saying: “I think deep down Benn has got respect for me.
    “But he’s a young fighter and got a bit carried away with himself, wanting to be in the limelight.
    “A lot of things have happened in his life over the past couple of years, with these drug allegations and before that he was a pay-per-view fighter.
    “He gave me a bit of a push in Dublin.
    “He wants to fight, he wants the big fights, but he’s a young kid and he’s got this problem hanging over his head now.
    “We’ll see what happens with the appeal and if he gets his licence. I think it’ll always be a cloud over him.” More