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    Lawrence Okolie secures brutal first-round stoppage win in first heavyweight fight after bulking on FOUR STONE

    LAWRENCE OKOLIE piled on the pounds to announce himself to the heavyweight division with a brutal first-round knockout.The former WBO cruiserweight champ cleaned out woeful Hussein Muhamed with a trademark right hand.Lawrence Okolie quickly dispatched Hussein MuhamedCredit: GettyOkolie made a blasting impression on MuhamedCredit: GettyThe Sauce reckons he’s more ‘explosive’ nowCredit: PASix months on from his dismal title defeat to Chris Billam-Smith down at the 14st 4lbs division, The Sauce beefed right up to light up Wembley arena at his curvy NEW 18st 8lbs stature.”I felt good,” he beamed. “That’s my second first-round KO in a row.”Now that I’ve been putting on the weight, enjoying training camp, I can be a lot more explosive.”It’s showing in the fights, as soon as I start hitting these guys, they start going. I’m ready for the best in the world at any weight.READ MORE TOP STORIES”I felt super robust, super strong. I think people might have thought, ‘he weighed 200lbs last year, why’s he 260lbs now’?”But I feel happier and natural and a lot more solid.“You know when I was making cruiserweight because of what I had to do to make that weight I felt tired.”But now, I just know every round I can go explosive, recover, explosive, recover. So it feels good.”Most read in BoxingHere’s how a smaller Okolie looked in losing to Chris Billam-SmithCredit: GettyCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHussein arrived with a decent looking record but it was padded in Germany and he looked way out of his depth from the opening bell.The 2016 Team GB Olympian poked and probed with his long jabs, while Muhamed did very little.Reality TV star, 37, and former world champion offer to replace Tommy Fury after pulling out of Darren Till fight”Toward the end of the opener the visitor did decide to finally throw a shot and it was to be his undoing.Okolie telegraphed Muhamed’s first crack at a punch and landed his own giant right hand.Muhamed’s body folded down on itself left him in a heap.To his credit, the 18-1 plodder did climb back up to his feet and plead to be allowed to continue.But the referee rightly waved off the contest to let Okolie start calling out far more credible opponents.Muhamed was completely outclassedCredit: Getty More

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    David Adeleye lands KO-of-the-year contender after just 80 SECONDS to blitz fellow Brit Solomon Dacres

    DAVID ADELEYE landed a KO of the year contender by destroying Solly Dacres with a sensational left hook after just 80 seconds.Two months on from a punishing stoppage loss to Fabio Wardley in Saudi Arabia, Adeleye was back in his West London home, obliterating the giant Brummie with the only serious shot of the opener.David Adeleye landed a KO of the year contender by destroying Solly DacresCredit: GettyFrom ringside it looked like a glancing blow that should not have brutalised 31-year-old Dacres so badly.But replays at the right angle showed 28-year-old Adeleye’s boulder-like first smashing into the top of Dacres’ skull.After bouncing back from his first loss in stunning fashion, Big D said: “I still have a lot to do.“I’m going back to the gym, I’ve got a big future ahead of me. I know where I can go, and I got to do the steps to go thereREAD MORE IN BOXING“I am a strong-minded individual,I went to the gym, Adam had me grafting, from the basics.“Kudos to Solomon, I hope he has a good support group behind him.”After a couple of testing jabs from both men probed the range, Adeleye missed with a wild left hook.But then he leapt in with a lead left hook reminiscent of a prime Mike Tyson and the defending English champion was floored.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe referee didn’t even begin a count, waving off the briefest of contests when Dacres was face planted into the Wembley arena canvas.Thankfully Dacres did recover and left the ring on his feet, with Adeleye strapping the new belt over his giant tattooed shoulder.The ruthless performance was Adeleye’s first with new trainer Adam Booth, the mastermind behind David Haye’s world title reigns at cruiserweight and heavyweight.And the Surrey coach was full of praise for Adeleye’s power and potential.He said: “He is an athlete, a phenomenal athlete that had really bad habits.“It all starts from the floor, we have done so much work with legs“I’ve worked with some of the biggest punchers and his jab and lead left is as hard as I’ve taken on the pads.”Adeleye celebrates with the English titleCredit: PA More

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    ‘Completely and utterly embarrassing’ – Darren Till hits out at Tommy Fury and dad John after calling off Misfits fight

    DARREN TILL has hit out at the “completely and utterly embarrassing” decision for Tommy Fury to pull out of their fight. The pair were due to headline Misfits 20 on January 18 in Manchester live on DAZN PPV. Darren Till hit out at the ’embarrassing’ decision for Tommy Fury to pull out of their fightCredit: AlamyAnd in the build-up to the bout, Till joked that he would KICK Fury in the head if he was losing the fight. So subsequently, Fury announced that he will no longer be fighting the ex-UFC star because of the threat. But Till revealed he actually signed a waiver that would see him give up his entire pay if he followed through with the kick. He said on talkSPORT: “I signed this disclaimer for the Misfits contract that if I would kick Tommy, I would forfeit my whole purse.READ MORE IN BOXING”So what I’m looking at here and what I’m seeing is Tommy’s pulled out because of what I’ve said.”It’s completely and utterly embarrassing. Like at least pull out with an injury or say your hand or say, Love Island want you back on for a second season.”Do you get what I’m saying? What is wrong with you? So basically what’s happened is I’ve come along to the influencer scene. “The king of influencer boxing, who’s Tommy Fury? I’ve ended it without even having to fight him. Some guy I am.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSTill, 31, has insisted he will remain on the card with the search for a new opponent ongoing. Fury, 25, also claimed he will still fight after revealing plans to withdraw from the bout with Till. Reality TV star, 37, and former world champion offer to replace Tommy Fury after pulling out of Darren Till fightHe said on Instagram: “I can’t believe I’m writing this but I am now not fighting Darren Till on January 18th 2025. “For the one simple reason being that Darren has stated over and over that he does not want to abide by professional boxing rules.”And that if he is losing the fight he will resort to kicking and other stupid MMA tactics.”I am a professional boxer, I have been out of the ring for over a year and I wanted this to be a great BOXING fight for the fans.”I have wasted weeks in training camp. We are working hard to get a new opponent and date.”I promise to get a better opponent and better fight for you guys. Good news around the corner.”It’s completely and utterly embarrassing. Like at least pull out with an injury or say your hand or say, Love Island want you back on for a second season.Darren Till on Tommy Fury But Till added: “For years, the Fury’s have always intimidated and bullied everyone at press conferences. “At fights, at fight week, at weigh-ins, whatever. That’s what they’ve done.”That’s their thing. It’s all mental warfare, isn’t it? John intimidated Jake Paul’s father. John [head] butted someone from [Oleksandr] Usyk’s team. “John punched glass to try and punch KSI when KSI was making weight, whatever.”All this, sound, that’s what you do, you’re building a fight. We all know how this goes, right?”It’s not fake. It’s not like whatever. It’s all real. But at the same time, you’re building a fight.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I come along. I’m not the hardest man out there. I’m not whatever.”But… I am still one of the best MMA fighters out there, because you’ve got to be the best to get where I got to.”John Fury with his son TommyCredit: Alamy More

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    Sprint sensation Gout Gout dubbed next Usain Bolt becomes fastest 16-year-old EVER and shatters Australian record

    TEEN sprint machine Gout Gout is being labelled the next Usain Bolt – after becoming the fastest 16-year-old ever.The Aussie smashed all sorts of records in clocking 20.04 for the 200m in the national schools championship.Gout Gout says he is struggling to believe he’s done it so youngHere’s how the sports chiefs reacted to his achievementGout admitted he’s struggling to “process” his “crazy” achievement – years ahead of even his own hopes.He ran the second-quickest time in history for an Under-18.The only kid above him is Florida’s Erriyon Knighton, who was 17 when recording 19.84s three years ago.Gout’s time pipped the Australian record of 20.06, set by Peter Norman in winning 1958 Olympic silver.READ MORE TOP STORIESThe Queenslander, who will be 17 on December 29, said: “It’s pretty crazy.”Right now I can’t process it, but I guess tonight when I go to bed, I’ll think about it. “These are adults. And me, I’m just a kid, and I’m running them (down).”I’ve been chasing that record, but I didn’t think it would come this year. I thought it would come maybe next year, the year after that.”Most read in AthleticsCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSGout’s 100m times are almost as spectacular as his 200m efforts.He clocked 10.04 on Friday as the fourth-fastest Australian ever at the shorter distance.Watch ‘ridiculous’ moment 16-year-old sprint sensation Gout Gout runs 100m in 10.2secs after ‘turning into Forest Gump’But although Gout ran 0.02s quicker than the U-18s world record, it won’t count officially as it was too wind-assisted.His running style as well as his times have brought comparisons to eight-time Olympic gold medallist Bolt.The now-retired Jamaican, 38, holds the 100m and 200m world records at 9.58 and 19.19 respectively.Bolt was unusually tall for a sprinter at 6ft 5ins – three inches taller than Gout currently is. More

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    Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder tipped to fight in sensational UK vs USA event

    ANTHONY JOSHUA has been tipped to fight Deontay Wilder in a sensational UK vs USA event. The pair of former world champions were lined up to finally face each other this year but Wilder suffered a shock defeat to Joseph Parker. Anthony Joshua has been tipped to fight Deontay Wilder in a sensational UK vs USA eventCredit: ReutersWilder was set to fight AJ in 2024Credit: GettyHe was then knocked out by Zhilei Zhang before AJ was stopped in five rounds by Daniel Dubois in September. But US Olympian and 11-0 American professional Richard Torrez still wants to see the two fight. Torrez, 25, told Sky Sports: “I still want to see Wilder versus AJ, I still want to see some of those big guys go at it. “We still want to see all of those fights happen. They will still be entertaining fights.READ MORE IN BOXING”You put a big heavyweight versus another big heavyweight – that’s going to be fireworks.”Powerful Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh recently revealed plans to stage a 6v6 series of UK vs USA fights. Frank Warren’s stable of five triumphed against Eddie Hearn’s in June. But Hearn and Warren could this time join forces to take on Top Rank and Golden Boy of America. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSUS Olympian and 11-0 American professional Richard TorrezCredit: Getty Images – GettyAnd Torrez said: “It’s going to be UK versus US pretty soon. I think a lot of these guys are showing their stuff. “I think they’re putting on the scene over on the European side and I feel like once some of us jump the Pond to head over I think it’s going to be a really cool and active scene for the up and comers.”It’s building up and I’m really excited to see where we go with heavyweight boxing.”Oleksandr Usyk shows off incredible ‘reflexes of a cat’ and ripped physique just 17 days before Tyson Fury rematch More

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    Tommy Fury seen for the first time after announcing that he has cancelled his fight against UFC fighter Darren Till

    TOMMY Fury has been seen for the first time after announcing that he has cancelled his boxing fight.The former Love Island star sensationally pulled the plug on his showdown with Darren Till. Tommy Fury has been seen for the first time since he pulled out of his boxing fightCredit: tommyfury5570/SnapchatThe boxer immediately got back in his brothers ringCredit: tommyfury5570/SnapchatTommy, 25, seemed to put the controversy behind him as he immediately got back in the ring. He donned a black vest and matching shorts as he rehearsed his moves in a new snapchat video. The younger brother of World Champion Tyson Fury made full use of his siblings personalised gym. His muscles were on full display as he weaved around the ring, practising his punching technique. READ MORE ON TOMMY FURYHe broke a sweat as he showed off a display of hooks, jabs and a furious set of uppercuts.This was after pulled out of the match just 19 Days after their huge Misfits event was announced to the world.He was due to come face-to-face against the former UFC welterweight title challenger in Manchester on January 18.He wrote a raging essay to his fans on his Instagram stories as he explained why he withdrew from the boutMost read in BoxingThe former reality star wrote: “For the one simple reason being that Darren has stated over and over that he does not want to abide by professional boxing rules.”And that if he is losing the fight he will resort to kicking and other stupid MMA tactics.Reality TV star, 37, and former world champion offer to replace Tommy Fury after pulling out of Darren Till fight”I am a professional boxer, I have been out of the ring for over a year and I wanted this to be a great BOXING fight for the fans.”I have wasted weeks in training camp. We are working hard to get a new opponent and date.”I promise to get a better opponent and better fight for you guys. Good news around the corner.”However, Till’s team previously insisted he will remain on the card as new opponent will be lined up.Several names that have been put forward include Geordie Shore’s Aaron Chalmers, 37, who was 5-2 record in MMA and has had five boxing bouts.The reality star exclaimed: “Tommy Fury has absolutely s*** his pants to fight Darren Till.”Till’s put it on him and his dad at the press conference and they’ve f***ing s*** themselves saying he’s gonna head kick him.”Here it is, I was in negotiations to fight Darren Till in December until Tommy came along and he’s obviously went with the Tommy Fury fight.”Tommy has now s*** his pants, so I was game to fight Darren in December, January, February, so I will happily step in and take Tommy Fury’s place and fight Darren Till.READ MORE SUN STORIES“He can happily throw head kicks at me because he’ll get one straight back. No danger whatsoever, so there you go.”Tommy sensationally pulled out of his fight with Darren Till, just 19 days after it was announcedCredit: AlamyHe practised a range of punching techniques as he weaved around the ringCredit: tommyfury5570/SnapchatTommy’s muscles were on full display as he flaunted his movesCredit: tommyfury5570/SnapchatIn his essay to his fans on social media, he said he wanted to abide by boxing rulesCredit: tommyfury5570/SnapchatTommy claimed his opponent (pictured) wanted to use ‘stupid MMA tactics’Credit: AlamyTommy claimed he is working hard to find a new opponent for a ‘better’ fightCredit: GettyAaron Chalmers (right) has offered to fight Darren instead of TommyCredit: EPA More

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    Reality TV star, 37, and former world champion offer to replace Tommy Fury after pulling out of Darren Till fight

    DARREN TILL has been flooded with offers to replace Tommy Fury after their Misfits fight collapsed. Fury was due to face Till at the £365million Co-Op Arena in Manchester and on DAZN PPV on January 18. Tommy Fury pulled out of fighting Darren TillCredit: AlamyBut the 2019 Love Islander posted a message on social media to reveal he was pulling out of the fight. He cited Till threatening to HEAD KICK him as the reason for withdrawing. Till’s team have insisted he will remain on the card with a new opponent being lined up. Several put their names forward, including Geordie Shore’s Aaron Chalmers, who was 5-2 in MMA and has had five boxing bouts. READ MORE IN BOXINGChalmers, 37, said: “Tommy Fury has absolutely s*** his pants to fight Darren Till. “Till’s put it on him and his dad at the press conference and they’ve f***ing s*** themselves saying he’s gonna head kick him. “Here it is, I was in negotiations to fight Darren Till in December until Tommy came along and he’s obviously went with the Tommy Fury fight. “Tommy has now s*** his pants, so I was game to fight Darren in December, January, February, so I will happily step in and take Tommy Fury’s place and fight Darren Till. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“He can happily throw head kicks at me because he’ll get one straight back. No danger whatsoever, so there you go. “I haven’t fought in over a year, I’ll happily step in against Darren Till boxing any time. Whether it be January, February, you let me know. Tommy Fury cancels boxing fight against UFC’s Darren Till just 19 days after it was announced “Because one thing I have got is b*****s and I certainly won’t be pulling out because someone says they’re going to throw a head kick.” Former super-middleweight world champion Billy Joe Saunders – who has not fought since defeat to Canelo Alvarez in 2021 – also called out Till. And Saunders, 35, told talkSPORT: “If there’s a chance to obviously, I could get in there, me and Darren Till.”It’s not really proper boxing, Darren is right really in a way, I’ve heard him say it.”So it wouldn’t be the real me, but listen, if he’s gonna lose out on a few quid and there’s someone out there that wants me to step in, then obviously my phone’s there for a conversation to be had.”Saunders formerly campaigned at the 168lb division of 12st but Till’s bout with Fury was scheduled for heavyweight. But Saunders said: “Listen the shape – it doesn’t really matter what shape.”I wouldn’t be considering getting down to no stupid weights or putting in any weight clauses so we’ve got to reach certain weights. I’m not really bothered.READ MORE SUN STORIES”If we got in the ring 15 stone (210lbs) I’m not bothered. It doesn’t really matter to me. “To me, it’s a field where if I’m good enough I should beat him.”Billy Joe Saunders has offered to fight Darren TillCredit: Getty Images – GettyAaron Chalmers has also called out TillCredit: PA More

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    Watch fighter Justin Watson produce ‘fastest knockout EVER’ with just one punch in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

    BARE-KNUCKLE boxer Justin Watson produced what’s been described as the “fastest knockout” in combat sports history.The Warmonger locked horns with Cole Ferrell on a stacked BKFC 69 card in Atlanta, Georgia, early on Saturday morning.Justin Watson uncorked a rapid right hand a split second into his BKFC 69 clash with Cole FerrellCredit: BKFCWatson’s right hand landed flush on the chin of Ferrell and separated him from consciousnessCredit: BKFCThe referee immediately waved off the contestCredit: BKFCBut their featherweight showdown lasted the blink of an eye as Watson took Ferrell out with a single punch.Waston separated his opponent from consciousness with a hellacious overhand right that you would have missed if you’d blinked.The stunning KO came in at staggering 2.9 seconds and, understandably, went viral.One stunned viewer of the knockout wrote on X along with the famous ‘Friday’ meme: “Damn.”READ MORE BOXING NEWSAnother said: “[That’s] insane.”And another said: “Holy s**t.”One remarked: “Me clocking out of work the first second possible.”Another chimed in: “You can make the argument that is a 1.30 seconds KO.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSJustin Watson’s handiwork and celebraation went viralCredit: BKFCWatson’s incredibly quick night at the office even drew a reaction from BKFC co-owner and UFC superstar Conor McGregor.The Notorious shared a video of Watson’s wicked shot to his Instagram story and wrote: “The world’s fastest KO! Wow!”‘Knocked 60% of the water from his body!’ – Watch huge pile of SPIT fly out of bareknuckle star’s mouth after brutal KO It’s not been verified yet, but Watson’s knockout is a strong contender to be the fastest in combat sports history.It has, however, been confirmed as the quickest in BKFC’s six-year history.The fastest recorded knockout in boxing is Mike Collins’ four-second stoppage of Pat Brownson back in 1947.The fastest KO in MMA history is owned by Luis Hernandez, who brutally stopped Brian Topp in three seconds in their Titan FC 83 bout in July 2024. Jorge Masvidal is the owner of the fastest KO in UFC history, with his viral flying knee stoppage of Ben Askren coming at just five seconds of their UFC 239 in July 2019.Watson produced a celebration worthy of the KO, performing a cutting-throat gesture before cupping his hands to his ears.And he was proud as punch of his night’s work.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe told Jais Sports Takes: “It’s exactly what I came to do.”I knew what I was coming to do and the plan worked.” More