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    Conor McGregor secretly flies Anthony Joshua ring girl out to San Francisco to surprise Ebanie Bridges before fight

    CONOR MCGREGOR has “secretly” flown out a glamorous ring girl to San Fransico as a show of support for Ebanie Bridges.The Australian boxer is in the US for her fight against Miyo Yoshida on Saturday at the Chase Centre.
    Conor McGregor has secretly flown one of Ebanie Bridges’ friends to see her in San FranciscoCredit: Instagram @ebaniebridges
    Chloe surprised Ebanie during an interviewCredit: CHLOE ELLMAN-BAKEr
    Chloe came up behind her in her ring girl outfit
    Bridges was visibly in shock
    Ring girl Chloe Ellman-Baker has travelled over to see the boxer
    They were introduced to each other by Alissa King-Underwood, right
    Chloe is going to cheer Bridges on
    Chloe Ellman-Baker’s journey to America was kept under wraps as McGregor wanted to surprise Bridges.
    The ring girl forged a connection with Bridges while working at boxing events.
    They were introduced to each other by fellow ring girl Alissa King-Underwood.
    Bridges has become a big inspiration to Chloe as she started out in the boxing world as a ring girl before winning the Bantamweight world title in 2022.
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    She told SunSport: “I shared with Conor my dream to see Ebanie fight here, and true to his word, he made it happen.
    “Now, as part of the Forged Irish Stout team, I’m beyond excited to cheer Ebanie on.
    “My emotions are a mix of excitement and nervousness, especially for the flight, but I know Ebanie will make us all proud.
    “Being here is a testament to the incredible opportunities that unfold when passion meets determination.”
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    Chloe was on ring girl duty for the Anthony Joshua fight in AprilCredit: Instagram/ @chloe.eb
    She also met the British boxerCredit: Chloe Ellman-Baker
    Chloe surprised Bridges while she was giving an interview.
    The Aussie boxer responded saying: “Oh my god!
    “What is this. I can’t believe this, you kept it so quiet. My favourite.”
    Speaking about Bridges, Chloe admitted she has become a close friend of the boxing star.
    She added: “Ebanie Bridges, once a ring girl and now a force to be reckoned with in the ring, has become more than an inspiration for me, she is a friend and a mentor.
    “Ebanie’s journey from ring girl to a powerhouse in the ring has left an indelible mark on me.
    Bridges is fighting Miyo YoshidaCredit: PA
    The ring girls will be sponsored by Forged Irish StoutCredit: Alanah Mills
    The brand is owned by McGregorCredit: Alanah Mills
    “It’s not just about the glamour, and it’s about breaking boundaries and challenging expectations.
    “Ebanie’s impact serves as a driving force for myself as she strives to elevate the legacy of ring girls in the boxing world.”
    The surprise journey intertwines with the unveiling of McGregor’s drinks brand, Forged Irish Stout, which is sponsoring the ring girls for the fight.
    Chloe comes from a Matchroom boxing heritage as her mother, Julie, was also a ring girl and appeared at Chris Eubank Sr’s 1992 WBO super-middleweight title win against Ron Essett.
    While Chloe has worked with Eddie Hearn, her mother worked with his dad, Barry Hearn, during her time ringside.
    She also starred in Eubank’s fight against Nigel Benn in 1993.
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    Chloe has likened Bridges to a ‘mentor’
    Chloe has worked with promoter Eddie HearnCredit: Instagram @chloe.eb
    She is a fan favourite ringsideCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    Chloe modelled between rounds when Anthony Joshua beat Jermaine Franklin at London’s O2 Arena back in April.
    She has built up her own fanbase online with over 27k followers on Instagram. More

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    Deontay Wilder throws spanner into works of Anthony Joshua showdown with major admission as Saudi face-off looms

    DEONTAY WILDER has seemingly poured cold water on the prospect of fighting Anthony Joshua next.The long-time rivals will both be in action on a Christmas cracker of a card in Saudi Arabia on December 23, taking on Joseph Parker and Otto Wallin respectively.
    Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury are seemingly on a collision courseCredit: Reuters
    But Wilder’s sights are set on an undisputed title fight nextCredit: Getty
    Saudi boxing chiefs are seemingly hoping both men get through their respective challenges and take part in a mouthwatering face-off to promote their long-overdue showdown.
    Wilder, however, intends to fight the winner of Tyson Fury’s eagerly-anticipated undisputed showdown with Oleksandr Usyk next.
    During an appearance on The Last Stand Podcast, the former WBC heavyweight champion said, “If you’ve got all the belts, you’re gonna have to fight me.
    “That’s still my goal – wipe out the entire division.”
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    Wilder and Joshua, 38 and 34 respectively, were cordial with one another during last month’s pre-fight press conference and even shook hands.
    The American told Instant Casino: “I think I shocked a lot of people when I came with a cool, calm and collected attitude [to the press conference].
    “But that’s me all day.
    “There’s a time and place for all things and that wasn’t the time and the place to come out with all the ‘I’ve been waiting on you AJ’ or say something like Jarrell Miller said.
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    “I didn’t have to say anything, everyone said what needed to be said, especially Jarrell Miller.
    “I can’t stand him one bit, but he told the truth about AJ.”
    Wilder is all too happy to face Joshua should the opportunity to face the winner of Fury vs Usyk fail to come to fruition.
    Although he doesn’t foresee AJ’s long-time promoter and friend Eddie Hearn greenlighting their grudge match.
    The Bronze Bomber told The Last Stand: “He don’t want that fight because he’s not confident in his product.
    “Joshua is the only money-making fighter Matchroom has.
    “They don’t wanna see their business fall to the likes of me, someone that can end someone’s career.” More

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    I was a security guard for Anthony Joshua’s legendary fight with Wladimir Klitschko… it helped inspire my MMA career

    WHEN Simeon Powell rocked up to Anthony Joshua’s fight with Wladimir Klitschko, little did he know the effect it would have on his life. The then-teenager – who had just started training in Muay Thai – arrived at the 90,000-seater to work a security shift.
    Wladimir Klitschko was beaten by Anthony Joshua in 2017Credit: Getty Images – Getty
    MMA star Simeon Powell was inspired by Joshua’s win over KlitschkoCredit: PFL
    What Powell did not know is that he would have a front row seat – for free – to watch one of the most dramatic and thrilling fights of recent years.
    He told SunSport: “It was crazy! Definitely didn’t do my job properly that day.”
    Joshua climbed up from the canvas to sensationally knock Klitschko into retirement after 11 classic rounds.
    Powell – an MMA hopeful at the time – watched in amazement with the inspiration to one day follow in AJ’s heavyweight heroics.
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    He said: “It gave me chills, I’ll remember it for the rest of my life.
    “It was crazy, the production, the atmosphere, I was like, ‘This is what I want.’” 
    Light-heavyweight Powell, now 24, made his professional MMA debut in 2021 and has since raced to an unbeaten 9-0 record.
    He was last year signed to the Professional Fighters League, a rivalling promotion to the UFC.
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    And this year, he entered the three-stage knockout PFL Europe tournament and returns in the final this Friday in Dublin.
    A win will bag him $100,000 and a spot in the PFL’s global season next year, where he can times his earnings by TEN in the $1m season.
    Powell takes on Jakob Nedoh at Dublin’s 3Arena and does so with more than just money and a title awaiting him.
    He said: “I feel like this is the fight which is going to elevate me. How I’m gonna get the job done, I feel like it’s my, ‘I’m him moment.’ 
    “This fight will be what gives me that global respect in a sense.”
    Impa Kasanganay, 29, took this year’s PFL light-heavyweight crown by winning his two qualifying bouts and the subseuqent semi and finale fights.
    And Powell was a keen viewer with his eyes on the $1m world championship prize.
    He said: “It was a great performance, Impa is a nice guy, nice story but I’m a competitor at the end of the day and I definitely feel like I can compete with them boys. 
    “I feel like I definitely could have won it this year as well. It’s always been the dream since day one to be world champion.”
    Simeon Powell now has his eyes on the $1m PFL prizeCredit: PFL More

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    KSI announces huge live stream of sparring session at worst possible time for rival Jake Paul

    KSI has announced his sparring session with YouTuber IShowSpeed at the worst possible time for his boxing rival Jake Paul.The pair will live stream a match for charity at the exact time as the Jake Paul vs Andre August bout on December 15th.
    KSI has announced a sparring session with IShowSpeed on December 15thCredit: Getty
    The charity event will take place at the exact time rival Jake Paul is set to fight Andre AugustCredit: Getty

    Speed, 18, real name Darren Jason Watkins Jr called out KSI at the end of November to take on the streamer in the ring.
    The two will now battle it out in an event to raise money for the Anthony Walker Foundation.
    KSI shared the news on his Twitter account on Tuesday with the caption “December 15th 😈.”
    But the pair have decided to go head-to-head at 4am UK time when Paul and August are expected to make their ring walk.
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    Paul, 26, returns against August, 35, having beaten ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 38, two months ago.
    But KSI’s sparring session could cause an issue for The Problem Child as he may struggle for views as two of the biggest names on YouTube take each other on.
    And the Brit’s fans agree as they shared under his post that they will be tuning in to his fight over Paul’s later this month.
    One fan said: “I speak for all of us when I say we WONT be watching the Jake Paul fight🤝.”
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    And a second agreed: “The only fight we’ll be watching💯.”
    Another added: “WE WILL BE THERE.”
    The timing of KSI’s live stream was surely no coincidence as he and Paul have a long and bitter feud.
    In 2018 KSI challenged Jake and his brother to an amateur bout.
    However, he only faced Logan in the ring, who he beat and now co-promotes the Prime energy drink with.
    KSI and Jake were due to fight in August but the American pulled out and chose to fight Nate Diaz instead.
    Then in October after KSI’s defeat against Tommy Fury, the American called him a “sore loser” after demanding an appeal.
    Earlier this year Jake lost via a split decision against Fury in Saudi Arabia. More

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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/
    The influencer has posed for several photoshootsCredit: instagram More

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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