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    Tyson Fury warned by ex-champ to ‘put his s*** together’ ahead of Oleksandr Usyk fight amid fears ‘his legs are gone’

    TYSON FURY has been warned he needs to get his “s*** together” ahead of fighting Oleksandr Usyk. The pair of unbeaten champions are set to meet in the heavyweight division’s first ever four-belt unification on February 17 in Saudi Arabia.
    Tyson Fury facing off with Oleksandr UsykCredit: Reuters
    It will come just four months after Fury, 35, was dropped by ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou, 37, in his controversial points victory.
    Fury’s dad John spoke out to say his son’s training camp is a “circus” and he fears it will carry on over to the Usyk unification.
    And the worrying reveal has ex-cruiserweight champion Johnny Nelson urging the Gypsy King to pull it together.
    Nelson told ProBoxingFans: “It’s time, you can’t do nothing about that.
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    “It might not be popular to say it but if his own pops is saying it, and one thing I will say about John Fury, is that he will always speak the truth.
    “He’s a straight-talking man. If he’s saying it you have to listen to him. But Tyson Fury, if he puts his s*** together, he still beats everybody.
    “His last performance, if he’s honest about what he said, then his legs are gone. If he wasn’t honest, I think he can turn it around.”
    Fury’s crossover clash with Ngannou was meant to be a showcase of his skills but it turned out to almost be the mother of all upsets.
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    The damage sustained over the ten rounds in Riyadh forced the historic title unification with Usyk, 36, to be delayed till the new year.
    And Nelson can see it being postponed further should John’s concerns be warranted.
    He said: “If he doesn’t fight February 17 then we have a problem.
    “Because if his dad’s saying it now, it gives you a sense there might be a delay, they might want more time.
    “I wouldn’t be surprised if they wanted to push it down the line a bit.”
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    Boxing ring girl Apollonia Llewellyn dazzles on festive trip to Paris as fans hail ‘gorgeous goddess’

    BOXING ring girl Apollonia Llewellyn took social media by storm once more with another series of glam pics.This time Apollonia jetted off to Paris for Christmas and struck some of her signature poses next to the Eiffel Tower.
    Apollonia Llewellyn took social media by storm once moreCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    This time Apollonia flew to Paris to spend her ChristmasCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    Apollonia shared a raft of pics on her Instagram pageCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    Apollonia posed by the Eiffel Tower for her 574,000 followersCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    Apollonia is a boxing ring girl with a strong social media gameCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    The social media model also visited some of the most luxurious restaurants and spas the French capital has to offer.
    Apollonia posted the following caption on Instagram: “Christmas in Paris.”
    The 23-year-old’s 574,000 followers were left in awe and stormed the comments’ section.
    One fan commented: “Gorgeous goddess.”
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    Another wrote: “Insane.”
    A third posted: “Beautiful.”
    This one said: “Stunning.”
    And that one gushed: “Wonderful.”
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    This comes after Apollonia seriously risked an Instagram ban by going braless.
    The Leeds native sent the crowd wild with a series of shots showing her in a bright green bodysuit.
    The boxing ring girl posed in a variety of stances with the outfit that left absolutely nothing to imagination.
    Inside Apollonia’s glamorous life as social media personality, 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
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    Otto Wallin doubles down on Anthony Joshua criticism as he calls Brit ‘vulnerable, in decline and scared to be hit’

    ANTHONY JOSHUA has been slammed once more by his upcoming opponent Otto Wallin, who doubled down on his criticism of the British superstar.Joshua and Wallin are set to lock horns on Saturday in Saudi Arabia and the Swedish heavyweight really likes his chances as he claims his rival is on the “decline”.
    Anthony Joshua has been slammed by Otto Wallin ahead of Saturday’s fightCredit: Reuters
    Wallin described Joshua as ‘vulnerable, in decline and scared to be hit’Credit: PA
    The 33-year-old added that AJ is now “afraid of getting hit and of losing” following his two heartbreaking losses to Oleksandr Usyk.
    Wallin told The Times: “I think he’s lost his confidence and momentum. You can see the decline.
    “Usyk was ultimately just a better fighter, but Joshua looks unsure of himself.
    “In the beginning, when I fought him, he was a seek and destroy kind of guy, but now he’s afraid of getting hit and of losing.
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    “He’s aware of his vulnerabilities and it’s holding him back. The timing is right for me now.”
    This comes after Wallin described Joshua as “mentally fragile”, despite his two successive wins over Jermaine Franklin and Robert Helenius which took his record to 26 wins and three losses in 29 fights.
    The boxing star – who has won 26 out of 28 fights, losing once to Tyson Fury – also criticised the 34-year-old’s decision to change his fourth coach in as many years after Ben Davidson’s appointment.
    Wallin told The Hook a week ago: “I would say he is still one of the best heavyweights out there and he’s made an amazing career for himself.
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    “There has been a decline and I think he has reached his peak already. I think he is mentally fragile, he’s not sure of himself.
    “He’s changed trainer and I think things can be very tough for him. People are very critical of him, he’s got a lot of pressure. So I think that weighs on him.
    “I think it’s a problem for him, for sure [switching coaches]. I’ve had my trainer now for 10 years. We know each other really well. We trust each other in and out of the ring.
    “He’s been with me for all of my pro fights except two, so it’s really been a good journey together and it’s fantastic we get this chance now to prove to everyone what we’ve been working on.
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    Wallin really likes his chances against Joshua in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty
    “For Joshua, it’s hard. When you keep changing trainer, it’s usually a bad sign and I think it’s a bad sign for him too. I think it’s the perfect time to face AJ. He was a seek and destroy kind of guy, he was very aggressive.
    ‘When he first started, he had a short amateur career. He was knocking people out. Turned pro, knocking everybody out. Knocked [Wladimir] Klitschko out. And I think he felt invincible, pretty much.
    “And then he lost to [Andy] Ruiz, he got stopped. He lost to Usyk twice. I think he knows now that he’s vulnerable. He knows he can lose and he can get hurt and he doesn’t like that. He doesn’t like getting hit or getting hurt.
    “He cares a lot about what people think of him and I think it’s hard for him when people are being critical or there are boos in the crowd, I think that’s really hard for him More

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    Anthony Joshua vs Otto Wallin undercard: Who else is on huge Saudi bill?

    ANTHONY JOSHUA takes on Otto Wallin this weekend in a massive heavyweight clash in Saudi Arabia. It will be the third time that AJ has fought in Saudi, following his clashes against Andy Ruiz Jr and Oleksandr Usyk.
    Anthony Joshua will take on Otto Wallin in a big clash this weekendCredit: Getty
    The Gulf state have made a big push to bring the biggest possible fights to Saudi Arabia over the last several years.
    But no event has been as big as this one, with multiple big name stars fighting on the bill in Riyadh.
    Not only will Joshua main event the show, Deontay Wilder also features in a fight of his own.
    Brit star Daniel Dubois, cruiserweight champ Jai Opetaia and Canelo conqueror Dmitry Bivol are also set to feature.

    Joshua vs Wallin undercard
    As well as Joshua’s clash with Wallin in the main event, Wilder takes on Joseph Parker in the co-main.
    Dubois faces drug cheat and AJ’s rival Jarrell Miller in big heavyweight fight.
    Jai Opetaia defends his Ring Magazine cruiserweight title against Ellis Zorro.

    Anthony Joshua vs Otto Wallin
    Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker
    Dmitry Bivol vs Lyndon Arthur – for WBA lightweight title
    Daniel Dubois vs Jarrell Miller
    Jai Opetaia vs Ellis Zorro – for Ring cruiserweight title
    Arslanbek Makhmudov vs Agit Kabayel
    Frank Sanchez vs Junior Fa
    Filip Hrgovic vs Mark de Mori

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    How to watch Joshua vs Wallin & Wilder vs Parker
    Joshua vs Wallin will be shown live on DAZN PPV and TNT Sports Box Office as a dual broadcast.
    You can live stream both events form the DAZN and TNT Sports Box Office apps, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
    The event has been priced at £19.99. More

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    Tragedy as teen boxer, 14, dies after collapsing during fight when referee ‘failed to stop bout in time’

    A TEENAGE boxer has died after collapsing during a fight when the referee “failed to stop” the match in time.Shocking footage shows young boxing star Timofey Shadrin, 14, lose consciousness during the finals of a competition in Russia.
    Timofey Shadrin, a gifted teenage boxer, died during a match after collapsing in the ringCredit: East2West
    He had been hit by his rival before staggering back towards the edge of the ring
    Timofey (right) was a gifted young boxer who had made it to the finals of a junior competition
    The youngster died soon afterwards as he was rushed to hospital in Pervouralsk, in the Sverdlovsk region.
    He had appeared to hold his own in the fight but when the pair were separated by the referee, he backed slowly towards the ropes, and fell. 
    “When the boy became ill, the referee did not immediately stop the fight,” said an eyewitness. 
    “That’s why he missed some blows.
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    “Plus, his opponent was shorter, and at that moment, he hit him in the liver.”
    It was only when Timofey retreated into the corner and collapsed in the ring that the fight was stopped, said those watching. 
    The other boy initially celebrated but then realised Timofey was in trouble and went to try and help. 
    Coaches and medics also rushed into the ring as the tragedy unfolded. 
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    Sports journalist Alexander Lyutikov said: “A 14-year-old boxer lost consciousness during the final of the city championship. 
    “He died in the ambulance.
    “I’m watching this video and cannot imagine how the deceased’s rival feels now.”
    A police probe has begun into the teenager’s tragic death. 
    Children from the tournament rushed without coats in the minus 14C cold to demand the opening of a barrier at the hotel where the contest was held,  after an ambulance sent to help the wounded boxer was not allowed in.
    The ambulance could not initially get past a barrier into the hotel where the fight was being held.
    Children watching the tournament rushed, without coats on in -14C temperatures, to demand it be given access.
    “Shame on the hotel,” said a local.
    “Children ran outside without coats  in a panic so the ambulance could reach him.
    “A man forcibly raised the barrier.”
    The boy was described as an accomplished young boxer and had won all his rounds at the contest.
    “He has been boxing for about six full years,” said an acquaintance. 
    “He led an absolutely healthy lifestyle. He didn’t drink any energy drinks. 
    “He was positive, kind and helpful. He never insulted anyone. 
    “And he always came to the rescue when anyone needed help.”
    He was from a loving family and had two sisters, aged 15 and four. 
    “His father works at a local factory, his mother is self-employed,” said police spokesman Valery Gorelykh.
    The boy received a blow to his liver, he said. 
    “A few moments later, he fell in the ring. 
    “Detailed and exact circumstances are now being clarified by police officers and  colleagues from the regional Investigative Committee.”
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    Natalya Krylova, mother of another boxer at the context, said: 
    “My brain refuses to imagine me in the place of Timofey’s parents.”
    Someone forcibly held up a barrier at the hotel where the competition was held to let an ambulance in
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    Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker: UK fight start time, undercard, TV channel, live stream ahead of massive fight

    DEONTAY WILDER will return to the ring to face Joseph Parker in Saudi Arabia this weekend in a huge heavyweight fight.The two heavyweights will go head-to-head on a huge bill featuring Anthony Joshua, which is set to be a Christmas cracker in the Middle East.
    Deontay Wilder knocked out Robert Helenius in his last fightCredit: getty
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    Wilder hasn’t fought since he knocked out AJ’s latest victim, Robert Helenius, in October 2022.
    The bout was his first since his thrilling back-to-back defeats against Tyson Fury.
    Joseph Parker goes into the fight on the back of winning his last three fights since his loss to Brit Joe Joyce in September 2022.
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    December’s card in Riyadh could set up another big-money fight in Saudi Arabia, with Wilder set to finally clash with Joshua in 2024.

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    When is Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker?

    Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker will take place on Saturday, December 23.
    The fight will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
    Ring-walk times for the bout are to be confirmed, but Wilder vs Parker will be the co-main event.

    What TV channel is Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker on and can it be live streamed?

    Wilder vs Parker will be broadcast LIVE on DAZN PPV.
    If you have purchased the PPV, you can live stream the huge bill in Saudi Arabia via the DAZN app.

    What is the Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker PPV price?

    DAZN subscribers can purchase the bout for £19.99 in the UK and $39.99 in the US.
    If you have not already subscribed to DAZN in the UK, you can join DAZN 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.
    In the US, you can purchase a DAZN monthly subscription for $24.99 a month or $224.99 a year.
    DAZN also provide an option for $19.99 per month, but you will be locked into a 12-month contract.

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    Can I watch DAZN on my TV?
    Here are all the details you need to watch the huge card from Saudi Arabia on the DAZN TV channel:

    DAZN will be on Sky channel 429 in the UK and Ireland.
    To access the channel, you will need a DAZN subscription which will also give you access to the DAZN app which is available to download for free onto your mobile or tablet.

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    Joshua vs Wallin will main event the huge card, but the rest of the event features some cracking fights.
    Daniel Dubois goes up against drug cheat Jarrell Miller, while light-heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol defends his title against Brit Lyndon Arthur.

    Anthony Joshua vs Otto Wallin
    Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker
    Daniel Dubois vs Jarrell Miller
    Dmitry Bivol vs Lyndon Arthur
    Jai Opetaia vs Ellis Zorro
    Filip Hrgovic vs Mark Di Mori
    Arslanbek Makhmudov vs Agit Kabayel
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    Deontay Wilder reveals back-up plan in case Anthony Joshua grudge match falls through as ring return nears

    DEONTAY WILDER has a Plan B in place in case his long-awaited showdown with Anthony Joshua fails to come to fruition.The long-time rivals finalised a multi-million-pound deal for their long-overdue grudge match last week.
    Deontay Wilder is finally on the verge of fighting Anthony JoshuaCredit: REUTERS
    Wilder must first get through Joseph Parker before he can face AJCredit: REUTER
    The Bronze Bomber plans to face Francis Ngannou if his fight with AJ falls throughCredit: GETTY
    Provided the duo get through their respective clashes with Joseph Parker and Otto Wallin this weekend, they’ll trade blows in a lucrative Saudi showdown on March 9.
    And if for some reason their clash doesn’t come to fruition, Wilder will turn his attention to facing former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou.
    He told talkSPORT: “It is going to be one or the other, it could be [both Joshua and Ngannou in 2024], but I think it is going to be one or the other.
    “It can happen that way where I see both of them, but I know for sure that I am going to get one of them, I know that for sure.
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    “So, the future is bright and I’m looking forward to [fighting] whoever I get into the ring with, whether that is both or one, I am grateful for it all.”
    Wilder, 38, hasn’t set foot inside the ring since his brutal one-punch KO of Robert Helenius last October.
    But he believes his body will have benefitted from his long hiatus, telling TMZ: “I’m expecting to be very fresh.
    “I’m expecting to be intact. I got a great team on my side and we’re looking for greatness. Nothing less.”
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    Wilder is relishing the opportunity to finally get his hands on Parker, who he was on course to fight back in 2017 when they held the WBC and WBO titles respectively.
    And just like he did then, The Bronze Bomber believes he’ll emphatically add the Kiwi’s name to his list of victims.
    The former WBC heavyweight champion said: “Here we are again.
    “A lot of great things are happening, a lot of doors are opening, and a lot of opportunities are looming around, and kick this thing off.
    “I’m looking forward to the ‘Day of Reckoning against Joseph Parker awhile back, but he ran.
    “I don’t know how he built the courage up now, but I’m glad he’s here because I’m going to punish him.
    “I’m looking forward to fighting him. I can’t wait for it to happen. It won’t be long now.” More

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    World champ looks unrecognisable as boxer shows off horror injuries after first professional defeat to Jesse Rodriguez

    SUNNY EDWARDS showed off the horror facial injuries he sustained following his first defeat as a professional. The flyweight was beaten after nine brutal rounds by Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez in Arizona.
    Sunny Edwards was left with horror facial injuriesCredit: X/@SunnyEdwards
    Edwards was stopped in nine roundsCredit: Getty
    Edwards was dropped but beat the count although he did not come out of the corner for the tenth round.
    The Brit spoke out following the defeat online and revealed the extent of his injuries.
    He posted: “Left eye went in the 2nd from a sharp jab.
    “Was seeing double the majority of the fight. Enjoyed every moment of the event grateful to be a part of it all.
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    “@210bam congratulations & well done on a great performance, been boxing 18 years & it’s never been like that.
    “Medial orbital fracture. Sorry I couldn’t continue to the final bell, was genuinely worried about my eyesight.”
    Edwards, 27, was gracious in defeat when probed post-fight.
    He said: “I think it was a great fight, but, yeah, the better man won today.”
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    Rodriguez, 23, added the IBF title to the WBO version he brought into the unification bout.
    And he said: “I brought something out of him tonight that he couldn’t handle.
    “He was a lot quicker than I thought; a lot smarter than I thought. I made him want to fight. He got caught.
    “I’m just satisfied that I got the win, period. That was my main goal.
    “But during camp, I knew I had what it took to knock him out or stop him and that’s what I did, so (that) just made the win that much better.”
    Edwards suffered his first pro defeatCredit: Getty
    Jesse Rodriguez was crowned the WBO and IBF unified championCredit: Getty More