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    Boxing fans disgusted as ‘oldest welterweight in the world’ is brutally knocked out by opponent 35 years his junior

    BOXING fans have been left disgusted after seeing a welterweight boxer fight someone 36 years younger than him.Scot England, 58, made history on Wednesday evening by becoming the oldest welterweight boxer in the world.
    Boxing fans were left shocked after seeing a 58-year-old fight someone 35 years his juniorCredit: X/BoxrecGrey
    Scot England was floored after five secondsCredit: X/BoxrecGrey
    The fight was ended after 46 secondsCredit: X/BoxrecGrey
    England, a former radio DJ, news anchor and country music author stepped into the ring against 23-year-old Jashawn Hunter for his debut bout.
    However, 4-0 Hunter proceeded to make short work of England in the fight.
    Seconds after the fight started, Hunter slipped inside a punch from England and landed a brutal headshot to send his opponent crashing to the canvas.
    England did get up from that initial jolt, but Hunter would only continue his dominance.
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    Hunter landed a few more shots before the towel was thrown in by England’s corner in 46 seconds.
    Fans online were shocked the fight was even sanctioned, with one saying: “That was scary.”
    A second said: “They let the fight continue after that (the knockdown)?!?!? Good lord.”
    A third said: “How was this even sanctioned?”
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    Another said: “I know we joke on the TL about the stupidity of boxing sometimes but this is a sport where people get killed. The promoter should have a serious look in the mirror after this one.”
    The match came about as part of the series “Country Box” in Nashville, TN, USA.
    The event is described as “a fully syndicated show from Nashville TN, helping to keep boxing, music, and our Music City in the national spotlight” on the company website.
    Guinness World Records are looking into the claim that England is the oldest welterweight in the world. More

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    Boxer and OnlyFans star Elle Brooke strips down to underwear on boat as fans obsessed with ‘perfect shape’

    ELLE BROOKE left fans stunned with her latest Instagram post.The influencer boxer and OnlyFans model is no stranger to sharing raunchy pictures and videos online.

    Elle Brooke is an influencer boxer and OnlyFans starCredit: https://www.instagram.com/thedumbledong/
    Elle is a Man City fanCredit: https://www.instagram.com/thedumbledong/
    Elle has 847,000 followers on Instagram aloneCredit: twitter @ellebrookUK
    However, in her latest snap she was getting down to Christmas business early.
    Elle had stripped down to her underwear in her latest post.
    She could be seen in red underwear and a red bra.
    The outfit was then completed with a Christmas hat.
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    Elle was seen posing side on while on a boat with a scenic city view in the distance.
    Reacting to the post, one fan said: “She’s so pretty!”
    A second said: “YOU LOOK ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS.”
    A third said: “I love you.”
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    Another said: “Such a perfect shape!”
    A fifth joked: “You’re not cold, darling!?”
    While a sixth added: “Unreal.”
    Her provocative posts have helped her gain a following of 847,000 on Instagram alone.
    Elle’s latest ring target is American podcaster and former porn film actress Lana Rhoades.
    When discussing opponents, she said: “We’ll try and get Riley Reid [another porn star].
    “Lana Rhoades is a bit weird now so maybe we can rope her back to reality.”
    Inside Elle’s glamorous life as influencer, boxer and OnlyFans star…
    Elle Brooke traded in OnlyFans for boxingCredit: PA
    Elle Brooke boasts 843k followersCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
    She also showed fans a red outfitCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
    Elle always embraces the seasons traditionsCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong

    Last week she posed in laceCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
    She recently 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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    Abandoned UK stadium with fox poo everywhere handed new lease of life with huge new plans for forgotten site

    CRYSTAL PALACE athletics stadium could see top-level events held there by the end of the decade.The dilapidated South London arena is several years off being ready to emulate the heady days when Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt ran there in 2009.
    Crystal Palace athletic stadium has fallen into disrepair in recent yearsCredit: The Times
    Its interior has been damaged in recent yearsCredit: The Times
    Initial repairs have recently taken placeCredit: The Times
    The stadium shut its doors in 2020, with its stands since having been covered in fox excrement.
    Initial repairs to the 400 metres running track have taken place in recent weeks.
    And temporary floodlights have been installed to allow club training to happen over the winter.
    The Mayor of London Office has committed funding to the long-term project and plans will include an outdoor 200 metres track.
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    Site architect Ben Woods said: “The push here is to look at this as a London home for athletics.
    “For completion of phase two, which is the stadium, we are talking in five years’ time. That’s the plan.
    “That’s not to say we cannot have events in the stadium before that.
    “We have a wonderful stage.
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    “We are looking at what we need to do with those structural checks, to bring it up to modern standards.
    “Maybe we could run school events. Then regional championships up to national championships.
    “We want this stadium to be the athletics home for London 365-days-a-year.
    “This won’t live or die off one-off events.”
    Explore the dilapidated Crystal Palace athletics stadium…
    Its stands have been covered in fox excrementCredit: The Times
    The stadium had a 19,000 capacityCredit: The Times
    Its interior has become a safety hazardCredit: The Times
    Gradual repairs are expected to take placeCredit: The Times
    A five-year plan has been prepared to restore the stadiumCredit: The Times
    The stadium could host schools eventsCredit: The Times
    Bosses want it to be a 365 days a year athletics hubCredit: The Times
    It previously shut its doors in 2020Credit: The Times More

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    Apollonia Llewellyn barely fits in tiny bikini as she puts on busty display and fans brand boxing ring girl ‘insane’

    APOLLONIA LLEWELLYN left fans stunned after almost bursting out of a skimpy bikini.The boxing ring girl soaked up the sun as she relaxed on a beach in LA, California.
    Apollonia Llewellyn stunned in a skimpy purple bikiniCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    The ring girl is no stranger to sharing saucy snaps on social mediaCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    Scroll down for an insight into Apollonia Llewellyn’s glamorous lifestyle…
    Apollonia, 23, flashed the camera a smile as she showed off her flawless body, much to the delight of her fans.
    The model showed some love for her tiny purple bikini from Pretty Little Thing as she captioned the post: “This bikini 👙🩷🦄”
    Her followers showed Apollonia some love with one saying: “Insane 😍”
    Another added: “Beautiful woman and beautiful body🔥”
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    A third wrote: “Marvelous Beauty ❤️‍🔥🤩”
    And another commented: “You’re the unicorn of supermodels 🦄 💖”
    Apollonia is no stranger to showing off in a bikini and she can often be seen posing on a beach.
    But she recently swapped the sand for the snow for an ice-cold photoshoot where she paired a tiny red bikini with a big fur hat.
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    Apollonia impressed fans with a beautiful blue dress as she hit the red carpet for the Beauty Awards.
    Inside Apollonia’s glamorous life as influencer, ring girl and model …
    Apollonia burst out of this tiny silver bikini as she drank her ‘morning juice’Credit: INSTAGRAM
    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
    Apollonia shows off her jet setting lifestyle onlineCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn More

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    Fans say ‘this is a game changer’ as Anthony Joshua’s team reveal behind-the-scenes footage of training camp

    ANTHONY JOSHUA has fans convinced he is onto a “game changer” after behind-the-scenes footage of his training camp was revealed. The two-time heavyweight champion returns on December 23 in Saudi Arabia against Otto Wallin.
    Anthony Joshua training with new coach Ben DavisonCredit: @bendavison_
    And he will do so under the guidance of Ben Davison – who formerly worked with Tyson Fury – for the first time.
    Davison uploaded a video on Instagram where he can be seen going through tactics with AJ – leaving fans full of excitement.
    One said: “First time I’ve felt optimistic about AJ’s development in a long time. Very very good move from him.”
    Another added: “Perfect combination AJ is willing to listen Ben is a master of the game.”
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    One hailed: “Now I’m invested this is a good combo.”
    Another gushed: “Excited with this link up.”
    Joshua has been cornered by Derrick James for his last two fights, a points win to Jermaine Franklin, 30, and KO over Robert Helenius, 39.
    But American James had been in his Texas base with Ryan Garcia, 25, who beat Oscar Duarte, 27, in his return bout.
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    Joshua, 34, instead stationed himself in the UK for his next fight against Wallin, 32, which led to his decision to go with Davison.
    The young coach has worked with the likes of Billy Joe Saunders, Josh Taylor and Devin Haney.
    But he shot to recognition as the man who brought Fury back to boxing following a battle with depression and substance abuse.
    The pair had five fights together with their only blemish a controversial 2018 draw against Deontay Wilder.
    Coincidentally, the final bout they had together was against Wallin, where Fury suffered a horror cut – needing 47 stitches – but won on points.
    Fury parted ways with Davison to work with Sugarhill Steward, twice beating Wilder, 38, and winning their five fights together in total.
    Anthony Joshua faces Otto Wallin nextCredit: Getty
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    Ebanie Bridges already planning for retirement after going into business with Conor McGregor for ‘rest of her career’

    EBANIE BRIDGES already has a plan in place for retirement after going into business with Conor McGregor. The IBF bantamweight champion returns on Saturday in San Francisco, defending her belt against Miyo Yoshida.
    Conor McGregor pictured with Ebanie BridgesCredit: Instagram @ebaniebridges
    Bridges is sponsored by McGregor’s Forged Irish StoutCredit: Twitter
    The boxing champ is friends with UFC legend McGregorCredit: Twitter
    And she will do so sponsored by McGregor’s Forged Irish Stout.
    Bridges has formed a partnership with the brand and the UFC legend himself.
    She told Lucky Block: “Obviously, mine and his collaboration is a little bit deeper.
    “I’m a face for Forged Stout now. I can learn a lot from him as well for when I finish boxing – and what he’s doing in business, I think is really inspiring.
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    ‌“It was natural and we’ll be working together for the remainder of my career. We work really well together.
    “I’m great for his brand and he’s great for my brand, and we get along really well.”
    Bridges, 37, was due to face Avril Mathie, 36, in what she dubbed the “Battle of the Boobs” but her Aussie rival pulled out.
    Meanwhile McGregor, 35, has been out since July 2021 when he broke his leg against Dustin Poirier, 34, in the first round.
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    But he is now set to return next year against Michael Chandler, 37, with the Irishman preparing for the bout.
    Bridges revealed: “I don’t know who it will be but I know he’s training. I’ve seen clips of him training and he’s busy in the gym.
    “I don’t know if he puts it on his socials. I don’t really look at his social pages to be fair, but I’ve obviously seen some of his training stuff that he’s done.”
    Bridges is the bantamweight world championCredit: Alamy
    Bridges returns in San FranciscoCredit: PA
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    Fans fear Oleksandr Usyk will be a ‘rabbit in the headlights’ against Tyson Fury as he shows off strength training

    BOXING fans are already fearing for Oleksandr Usyk after he showed off his strength training in preparation to fight Tyson Fury.The former cruiserweight king faces Fury on February 17 in Saudi Arabia for all four world titles, a first in heavyweight history.
    Oleksandr Usyk showed off his strength training in preparation to fight Tyson Fury
    Usyk gave fans an inside look into his training for the bout, picking up a heavy medicine ball and slamming it, used to build power.
    But some were not so convinced, as one said: “Hope he doesn’t go for the knockout route.
    “Nobody is knocking out Tyson fury the man is a real life undertaker. Box and move.”
    Another added: “He will be like a rabbit in the headlights when Fury is looking across the ring at him.”
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    The historic title unification was set for December but first Fury, 35, faced ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou, 37, on October 28.
    And he was astonishingly dropped by Ngannou and deemed fortunate to escape with a controversial points win.
    It backdated the undisputed decider with Usyk, 36, who is looking to become a two-weight undisputed champion.
    His manager Egis Klimas said: “Don’`t’ forget that as cruiserweight champion Oleksandr already held all four belts. Nobody believed that he could go so far in the heavyweight division.
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    “Nobody believed that he could come in and dominate the heavyweight division which is doing.
    “I’ve been blessed to work with Oleksandr. Of course this means a lot to me. He’s a very good human being, he has no envy, he always smiles, is happy he enjoys greeting people.
    “It is a pleasure to be with Oleksandr. This will be a great show. The biggest show!”
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    Major sporting event watched by 28 million people on the BBC at risk of being axed with no city willing to host

    THE future of the Commonwealth Games is in doubt after a potential host city for the 2026 event pulled out.More than 28million people tuned in to BBC to watch last year’s theatrics in Birmingham.
    The future of the Commonwealth Games has been plunged into doubtCredit: Getty
    Over 28million people tuned in to BBC to watch last year’s Games in BirminghamCredit: PA
    England finished second behind Australia and ahead of Canada in what was hailed as one of the most successful Commonwealth Games ever.
    However, questions are now being raised about the future of the prestigious event.
    Gold Coast, the 2018 hosts, looked set to step in after fellow Aussies the State of Victoria decided in July against staging the event because of the cost.
    An initial £1.4billion estimate had leaped to over £3bn, according to the government.
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    But now the Queensland city have withdrawn their bid too, despite originally reckoning they could do a streamlined version for £360million.
    And it leaves no candidates for either the ’26 and ’30 Games, despite reports of a secret plan to move the next event to Scotland.
    It appears federal and state governments in Oz have ruled out supporting the 93-year-old Games.
    And organisers are now facing the possibility of postponing or even cancelling the 2026 Games.
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    Two Australian cities have now pulled out of hosting the 2026 eventCredit: Getty
    England finished second at last year’s GamesCredit: Reuters
    Gold Coast mayor Tom Tate said: “We did our best and that’s all people can expect.”
    A spokesperson for the Commonwealth Games Federation added: “Since the sudden withdrawal of Victoria in July 2023 as the host of the 2026 Games, the Commonwealth Games Federation has been working tirelessly with Commonwealth Games Associations to find a new host who would be able to step in at such short notice.
    “We are in active conversations with a number of potential hosts across the Commonwealth and hope to provide an update on those discussions in early 2024.” More