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    Francis Ngannou launches stinging attack on Tyson Fury over next fight and fumes ‘I don’t give a s***’

    FRANCIS NGANNOU insists Tyson Fury owes him a rematch – and he’s willing to forego a crack at undisputed glory to get it.The former UFC heavyweight champ embarrassed The Gypsy King in his professional boxing debut last October, dropping him in the third round of their Saudi showdown.
    Francis Ngannou locked horns with Tyson Fury last OctoberCredit: REUTERS
    The former UFC champ shocked the world by dropping and going the distance with FuryCredit: Getty
    Ngannou insists Fury ‘owes’ him a rematchCredit: REUTERS
    Fury eked out a controversial split decision victory over the boxing novice to preserve next month’s undisputed heavyweight title fight with Oleksandr Usyk.
    Ngannou is expected to be ringside for the historic clash but won’t pursue former pound-for-pound Usyk if he hands the Brit his first professional loss
    The MMA man-mountain told TMZ: “I’m not looking for the winner of Tyson Fury [and Usyk]. “I’m looking for Tyson.
    “Tyson owes me a fight. I don’t give a s*** about the winner of Usyk and Tyson.
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    “I’m coming after Tyson. Win or lose, I want Tyson.”
    Ngannou, 37, will return to the ring in March for a lucrative Saudi showdown with former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua
    The Cameroonian clubber is relishing the Riyadh rumble but admits the element of surprise won’t be in his favour come fight night.
    He said: “He’s seen me box already, so he knows a little bit what is coming after.
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    “Unlike Tyson Fury, that was out of the blue, didn’t know what to expect. Joshua kind of knows what to expect.
    “I think this time I need to put it up even more to get the job done.”
    That being said, the Professional Fighters League pounder believes he has what it takes to emphatically thwart AJ’s hopes of becoming a three-time heavyweight champion.
    During an appearance on The MMA Hour, he said: “Eddie [Hearn] is a promoter, that’s a routine for him.
    “He says the same thing all the time, just not about Francis Ngannou but somebody else.
    “That’s just what he does. The date is set.
    “It’s two months from now, and if any of them think they’re going to have easy money, that’s too bad for them.
    “If AJ takes the punch that Fury took, I don’t guarantee that he’s standing up.
    “I’ve heard that he doesn’t have a chin. I’m going to find out.” More

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    Anthony Joshua given clear path to becoming three-time world champion after Deontay Wilder blew $100m super-fight

    ANTHONY JOSHUA’s path to becoming a three-time heavyweight champion has become a little bit clearer.The former two-time unified heavyweight king got his career back on track last year with consecutive wins over Jermaine Franklin, Robert Helenius and Otto Wallin.
    Anthony Joshua got his career back on track last year with three wins on the bounceCredit: MATCHROOM BOXING
    AJ took apart Otto Wallin in Saudi Arabia last DecemberCredit: GETTY
    AJ could find himself fighting for the IBF heavyweight title later this yearCredit: GETTY
    And he could soon get his hands back on the belt he first claimed eight years ago.
    That’s because the winner of Tyson Fury’s eagerly-undisputed heavyweight title fight with Oleksandr Usyk will be STRIPPED of the IBF title shortly after next month’s Saudi showdown.
    Croatian clubber Filip Hrgovic is currently the mandatory challenger for the belt and will make up one-half of the fight for the vacant title.
    And Joshua will make up the other half as he’s currently the No.3 ranked heavyweight in the IBF’s rankings.
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    Swedish slugger Wallin was ranked at No.2 prior to losing his clash with AJ last month but has slipped to ninth in the list after his fifth-round TKO loss.
    That No.2 position, however, is now vacant – meaning Hrgovic will be ordered to face the third-ranked heavyweight should the IBF indeed strip the winner of Fury vs Usyk.
    And currently sitting in the No.3 slot is the golden boy of British boxing Joshua, who is still nursing the pain of Deontay Wilder blowing their £100million two-fight deal.
    All signs appear to point to a title tilt for AJ later this year, although the IBF sanctioning a new eliminator to fill the No.2 spot could scupper that.
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    Joshua, 34, is set to return to the ring in March for a crossover clash with former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou.
    Ngannou shocked the world with his display against Fury last October, cutting and dropping The Gypsy King in a narrow split decision defeat.
    And he’s planning to turn in a similarly stunning performance in his Riyadh rumble with AJ.
    During an appearance on The MMA Hour, The Predator said: “If AJ takes the punch that Fury took, I don’t guarantee that he’s standing up.
    “I’ve heard that he doesn’t have a chin. I’m going to find out.”
    Responding to Eddie Hearn’s claim that he’ll be ‘easy work’ for AJ, Ngannou said: “Eddie is a promoter, that’s a routine for him.
    “He says the same thing all the time, just not about Francis Ngannou but somebody else.
    “That’s just what he does. The date is set.
    “It’s two months from now, and if any of them think they’re going to have easy money, that’s too bad for them.”
    Anthony Joshua will throw down with former UFC heavyweight champ Francis NgannouCredit: GETTY More

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    Chris Eubank Snr’s youngest son Joseph, 27, appears in court charged with raping teen girl near Brighton Pier

    CHRIS Eubank Snr’s youngest son has appeared in court charged with raping a teen girl near Brighton Pier.Joseph Eubank, 27, is accused of attacking the alleged victim in the seaside town in July 2022.
    Joseph Eubank appeared at court today
    Eubank, left, with his boxer dad and brother Chris JrCredit: Twitter
    He appeared at Brighton Magistrates’ Court today charged with two counts of raping a woman aged under 18.
    Eubank, the youngest son of boxing legend Chris, spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address.
    He was released on conditional bail to next appear at Lewes Crown Court next month.
    District Judge Richard Hawgood told him: “I’m sending your case for these two charges to the Crown Court at Lewes for trial.
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    “These are matters which can only be dealt with at crown court due to the nature and seriousness of these allegations.”
    A police investigation was launched after the teen alleged she was raped near the pier on July 16, 2022.
    She was supported by specialist officers while Eubank was arrested and later charged.
    Chris Eubank Sr held the WBO middleweight and super-middleweight titles between 1990 and 1995.
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    Joseph Eubank’s brother Chris Jr is also a professional boxer and has fought the likes of Billy Joe Saunders and George Groves.
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    Apollonia Llewellyn risks Instagram ban in see-through lingerie as fans call ring girl ‘absolutely stunning’

    APOLLONIA LLEWELLYN has risked an Instagram ban after posing in see-through lingerie.The boxing ring girl uploaded a picture of herself posing in a raunchy blue outfit.
    Apollonia Llewellyn risked an Instagram banCredit: Instagram
    Apollonia, 23, has built up an enormous fan base, having attracted interest from her ring-side performances.
    She has also added other fans due to her online content.
    The ring girl often poses in bikinis and lingerie much to the delight of her fans.
    She uploaded the most recent picture to her Instagram account, which has 577k followers.
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    Fans loved the snap as they flocked to the comment section.
    One fan wrote: “Wow, you are so beautiful.”
    A second commented: “Stunning.”
    A third posted: “Sexy as hell.”
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    She is a boxing ring girlCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    A fourth said: “You definitely have pretty eyes.”
    Another added: “You look absolutely stunning in blue and you have a beautiful figure.”
    Meanwhile, Apollonia recently risked another Instagram ban as she braved the snow.
    She also sent fans into meltdown during a trip to a spa in Paris.
    The model also showed off her curves in a swimsuit.
    Inside Apollonia’s glamorous life as influencer, ring girl and model …
    Conor McGregor was among 8,000 fans who enjoyed this see-through lacy outfitCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Thousands of Apollonia’s fans enjoyed the view on the ring girl’s holiday to New YorkCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Apollonia really enjoyed this bowl of pasta on her summer holiday to SantoriniCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Apollonia invited fans to ‘sit and stare’ at this picture, and thousands took her up on the invitationCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Fans were worried Apollonia’s top had shrunk in the wash as she enjoyed this hearty breakfastCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Apollonia’s followers were in awe of the stunner’s new hairdo as she wowed in a tiny yellow bikiniCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Apollonia sent a cheeky message to her fans as she posed in this glamorous see-through numberCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Apollonia told fans ‘no caption needed’ as she squeezed into this skin-tight see-through playsuitCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Apollonia revealed he ‘idea of happiness’ is being ‘wind swept on the beach’ with this busty snapCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Apollonia left very little to the imagination as she ‘brightened fans’ Mondays’ in a skimpy wet T-shirtCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Apollonia shot to recognition as a member of the Misfits Boxing fight night team
    She has garnered her a huge social media presenceCredit: INSTAGRAM @apolloniallewellyn
    Apollonia has over 570,000 Instagram followersCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    She has turned down a staggering £100,000 to pose nude beforeCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    The model insisted she isn’t money-orientedCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
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    Anthony Joshua’s promoter reveals fresh plan for Tyson Fury fight and backs ex-champ to beat Gypsy King ‘all day long’

    EDDIE HEARN has backed Anthony Joshua to beat Tyson Fury “all day long” with their paths set to potentially cross. Fury and Oleksandr Usyk unify all four belts for the first time in heavyweight history on February 17 in Saudi Arabia.
    Anthony Joshua after beating Otto WallinCredit: AFP
    Tyson Fury could be lined up to finally fight AJCredit: Getty
    Meanwhile Joshua is set to return in March against ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou.
    Hearn is pushing for Fury to beat Usyk so that AJ can finally commence a Battle of Britain with him afterwards.
    He told Boxing Social: “I just want to fight Tyson Fury. I just think in that performance, in that mood, I think he beats him all day long.
    “But hopefully Tyson can beat Usyk and we’ll be one step closer to that.”
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    Hearn was speaking after Joshua, 34, stopped Otto Wallin, 32, in five rounds in Saudi Arabia.
    On the undercard, Deontay Wilder, 38, suffered a shock defeat to Joseph Parker, 31, which scuppered his £100million fight deal with AJ.
    So Hearn had to look elsewhere for a blockbuster replacement and landed on Ngannou, 37, who dropped Fury, 35, in October.
    Despite the knockdown, Fury escaped with a controversial decision to keep his historic unification with Usyk, 36, alive.
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    The deal is believed to include a rematch clause, meaning the victor could lose the IBF belt afterwards as Filip Hrgovic, 31, is in line to challenge.
    Hearn wanted Joshua to fight Hrgovic for the vacant belt once Fury and Usyk rematch.
    But until the belt become fragmented, AJ will instead face Ngannou.
    Francis Ngannou dropped Fury despite losing on pointsCredit: Getty More

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    Anthony Joshua preparing for ‘toughest fight of his career’ as Eddie Hearn responds to Francis Ngannou bout backlash

    EDDIE HEARN has been forced to defend Anthony Joshua’s fight with Francis Ngannou after previous comments came back to haunt him. Ngannou put his MMA career on hold to last October face WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.
    Anthony Joshua fights Francis Ngannou nextCredit: Getty
    Ngannou fought Tyson Fury in his boxing debutCredit: Getty
    In the lead up to the crossover clash, Hearn blasted it as a “mismatch”.
    But, after Ngannou floored Fury and was controversially beaten on points, the promoter admitted he thought the ex-UFC star was “robbed.”
    Hearn spoke out to address the backlash he has received since the announcement that Joshua, 34, will fight Ngannou, 37, next.
    He said on The MMA Hour: “Everyone’s going to play my previous clips [of me saying] that Francis Ngannou couldn’t win an English title before he fought Tyson Fury.
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    “I feel like he’s earned that shot — or certainly to continue at that level. And I fancy the fight.
    “You’ve heard me say before, I really believe AJ knocks him out. But he’s a dangerous fight.
    “I know that this guy’s a big, big lump that can really punch, and I think he has no fear, which makes him dangerous.
    “But I just feel like AJ’s in a great place, and I expect him to pick him apart and knock him out.”
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    Joshua was due to fight Deontay Wilder, 38, in a £100milllion deal in March until the American was beaten by Joseph Parker, 31.
    So AJ was forced to look elsewhere and Ngannou emerged as the most lucrative option – and this time he will not be underestimated.
    Hearn said: “They’re taking this very seriously. In their mind, this is the toughest fight of their career.
    “Francis Ngannou is a very dangerous man, and they’ll be training, absolutely, with every ounce in their soul to be victorious.” More

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    Apollonia Llewellyn risks Instagram ban as busty ring girl braves the snowy weather in skin-tight see-through top

    APOLLONIA LLEWELLYN took social media by storm once more with another raunchy snap.This time Apollonia braved the cold and posed with barely anything on for her 577,000 Instagram followers.
    Apollonia Lewellyn took social media by storm with another raunchy snapCredit: Instagram
    Apollonia braved the cold and posed in the snow to risk an Instagram ban
    This comes after Apollonia spent the holidays abroadCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    The boxing ring card girl donned a tight pink top combined with a pair of earmuffs.
    Apollonia issued the following caption: “Ready for snow.”
    The Leeds’ native’s snaps attracted over 5,000 likes from her audience.
    And the model’s followers were left in so much awe that they rushed to the comments’ section.
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    This fan posted: “MY JAW DROPPED TO MY KNEES.”
    Another commented: “INSANE.”
    A third wrote: “Gorgeous.”
    This fan said: “A goddess.”
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    And that one gushed: “Beautiful snow bunny!!!”
    It comes after Apollonia spent Christmas and early January between New York and Paris.
    The Misfits and Kingpyn star also spent time with footballer boyfriend Jai Rowe.
    Inside Apollonia’s glamorous life as influencer, ring girl and model …
    Conor McGregor was among 8,000 fans who enjoyed this see-through lacy outfitCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Apollonia burst out of this tiny silver bikini as she drank her ‘morning juice’Credit: INSTAGRAM
    Apollonia really enjoyed this bowl of pasta on her summer holiday to SantoriniCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Thousands of Apollonia’s fans enjoyed the view on the ring girl’s holiday to New YorkCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Fans were worried Apollonia’s top had shrunk in the wash as she enjoyed this hearty breakfastCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Apollonia invited fans to ‘sit and stare’ at this picture, and thousands took her up on the invitationCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Apollonia sent a cheeky message to her fans as she posed in this glamorous see-through numberCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Apollonia’s followers were in awe of the stunner’s new hairdo as she wowed in a tiny yellow bikiniCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Apollonia revealed he ‘idea of happiness’ is being ‘wind swept on the beach’ with this busty snapCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Apollonia told fans ‘no caption needed’ as she squeezed into this skin-tight see-through playsuitCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Apollonia shot to recognition as a member of the Misfits Boxing fight night team
    Apollonia left very little to the imagination as she ‘brightened fans’ Mondays’ in a skimpy wet T-shirtCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Apollonia has over 570,000 Instagram followersCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    She has garnered her a huge social media presenceCredit: INSTAGRAM @apolloniallewellyn
    The model insisted she isn’t money-orientedCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    She has turned down a staggering £100,000 to pose nude beforeCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
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    Tyson Fury has ‘disrespected boxing’ and I hope Oleksandr Usyk ‘puts a beating’ on him, says Anthony Joshua’s ex-trainer

    ANTHONY JOSHUA’S ex-trainer claimed Tyson Fury “disrespected boxing” – and he hopes Oleksandr Usyk “puts a beating” on him as payback. Fury and Usyk unify all four belts for the first time in heavyweight history on February 17 in Saudi Arabia.
    Anthony Joshua with former coach Robert GarciaCredit: Getty
    Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk facing offCredit: Getty
    It comes just four months after the Gypsy King faced ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou in a crossover clash.
    And Fury, 35, almost suffered disaster when he was dropped by boxing debutant Ngannou, 37, only to later win a controversial decision.
    So Robert Garcia – who formerly coached AJ – called on 36-year-old Usyk to make the WBC champ pay for his lacklustre performance.
    Garcia told Boxing Social: “I would like Usyk to put a beating on him, just because of his last performance.
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    “I think he disrespected boxing, Fury was totally out of shape. People think he lost, I think he won, but he should have destroyed Ngannou.
    “I think Fury took it so lightly he didn’t even train. He disrespected boxing so I would love Usyk to slap him around, but if Fury’s in shape it’s a difficult fight.
    “He uses his weight, his tricks, he pushes, he does so many things that make him so effective that if he’s in great shape, I pick him to beat Usyk but I would like to see the opposite.”
    Heavyweight contender Martin Bakole was one of the sparring partners in camp with Fury last year and echoed Garcia’s comments.
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    He said to iFL TV: “To be honest, I was in Tyson Fury’s camp.
    “If you watch my interview [at the event] when people are asking me, I was saying I will not be surprised to see Ngannou drop Tyson Fury, because, to be honest, Tyson was not 100 per cent focused in the gym.
    “For me, my opinion is the signed contract with Usyk affected his mind for the Ngannou fight.”
    Bakole, 30, added: “I’ve never seen Tyson training like that.
    “He was doing four rounds, six rounds in the gym for sparring… Maybe he’s watching this and knows he wasn’t 100 per cent focused.
    “That’s not the Tyson Fury I know when he was preparing for Klitschko, Chisora and Dillian Whyte. This was different.”
    Martin Bakole with Tyson Fury More