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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

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    Fears Anthony Joshua has ‘made a mistake’ fighting Otto Wallin as he nears bout with ‘tough’ Tyson Fury opponent

    JARRELL MILLER reckons Anthony Joshua has “made a mistake” fighting Otto Wallin after the Swede gave Tyson Fury a “tough” battle.Joshua returns to the ring on December 23 for an epic heavyweight showdown in Saudi Arabia.
    Anthony Joshua has been warned he may have bitten off more than he can chew with Otto WallinCredit: Getty
    The Swede left Tyson Fury with a nasty gash in their 2019 boutCredit: AP:Associated Press
    He is fighting on the same card as rival Deontay Wilder, with the American taking on Joseph Parker.
    And if both men win their bouts, they are expected to clash in the Middle East early next year.
    However, fellow heavyweight Miller reckons Wallin will not make life easy for Joshua.
    His only defeat came against world champion Fury in 2019.
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    And many feel Wallin was unlucky to lose after almost ending the Gypsy King’s fight by opening up a huge cut over his eye.
    The southpaw is now hoping to extend his 26-1 record when he comes up against AJ this month.
    And Miller, who fights Daniel Dubois on the same night, reckons the battle will not be a walk in the park for Joshua.
    He himself came close to fighting the Brit in 2019, but the scrap was axed after he tested positive for several banned substances.
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    Jarrell Miller is backing Wallin to beat AJ in Saudi Arabia this monthCredit: PA
    Miller told SecondsOut: “I feel honestly that AJ might have made a mistake with picking Otto Wallin.
    “”Even though Otto Wallin is not a one-punch knockout kind of guy, he is durable and he comes to fight.
    “He is not a quitter and it is going to be a tough fight for AJ. I don’t think that it is going to be easy at all.
    “The mental state that AJ has, is he going to hold up? When he fights in the UK he has a little more oomph in his step.
    “But when he fights outside the UK, we don’t get the same fiery person, the playing ground is going to be a little more even in Saudi.
    “I wish all of the luck to Wallin. I want to really be the one to knock out AJ but may the best man win, it is what it is.”

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    Ring girl and Playboy model stuns in daring swimsuit and risks Jake Paul wrath with prediction for Andre August fight

    RING GIRL Amber Fields has risked the wrath of Jake Paul by backing Andre August to beat him. The playboy model will be working on the night Paul faces August at the Caribe Royale hotel and casino in Florida on December 15.
    Amber Fields has risked the wrath of Jake Paul by backing Andre August to beat himCredit: https://www.instagram.com/mostvaluablepromotions/?hl=en
    The playboy model will be working on the nightCredit: Instagram @missamberfields
    She has thrown her support to AugustCredit: Instagram @missamberfields
    Amber was captured in the gym alongside August – wearing a daring swimsuit – when she was asked for her prediction.
    And she said: “It’s a tough one. Looking here, I think Andre’s got it.”
    Paul, 26, suffered defeat for the first time this year, losing a split-decision to Tommy Fury, 24, in Saudi Arabia.
    He bounced back in August by beating ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 38, which is believed to have sold close to 450,000 buys.
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    But for his return, Paul wanted to responds to criticism of his opposition and chose to face unknown August, 35.
    The bout will be held in a 4,400 capacity casino and will also be aired on regular DAZN and not PPV – a first for Paul since his 2020 debut.
    He has even claimed the fight could see him break only even as he prioritised the quality of opponent opposed to their name value.
    Paul told TMZ Sports: “One hundred per cent I’m foregoing a lot of money.
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    “This is probably a break even fight for me I probably won’t even make money on it.
    “It’s not about the money it’s really about staying sharp and the experience of challenging myself in the ring with these guys – he’s a beast.”
    Instagram influencer Amber will be one of the four ring girls on the night in Orlando.
    And it will not be her first rodeo, having worked also for Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing and Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.
    Amber will be one of the four ring girls on the night in OrlandoCredit: Instagram @missamberfields
    Amber has starred for Playboy beforeCredit: Instagram @missamberfields
    Amber is also an Instagram influencerCredit: @missamberfields
    Amber has also worked for Matchroom Boxing and Bare Knuckle Fighting ChampionshipCredit: @missamberfields
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    Fans fear Jake Paul has ‘lost his selling power’ after seeing tiny venue for Andre August fight

    JAKE PAUL has been accused of losing his “selling power” with his next fight to be held in a 4,000 capacity casino. The YouTuber-turned boxer has proven to be one of the biggest selling pay-per-view draws throughout his polarising prizefighting career.
    Jake Paul’s next fight is at the 4,400 capacity Caribe Royale Orlando casino
    Jake Paul fights Andre August on December 15Credit: Getty
    And that has also included headlining sold-out arenas around America.
    But for his next bout, he will face little-known 10-1-1 boxer Andre August at the Caribe Royale Orlando casino.
    It holds only 4,400 and the fight will also be aired on regular DAZN and not PPV – which will be a first for Paul since his 2020 debut.
    So fans questioned whether the American has lost his star power as one said: “Only 4.4k people? He’s finished.”
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    Another added: “Turns out, Jake Paul’s next fight isn’t even a PPV, and is included in the dazn subscription.
    “For future events, do you think he has PPV selling power?”
    Paul, 26, suffered defeat for the first time this year, losing a split-decision to Tommy Fury, 24, in Saudi Arabia.
    The grudge match drew over 800,000 PPVs and the social media sensation claimed it banked him $30million.
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    He bounced back in August by beating ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 38, which is believed to have sold close to 450,000 buys.
    But for his return, Paul wanted to responds to criticism of his opposition and chose to face unknown August, 35.
    He has even claimed the fight could see him break even – and some fans have hailed him for the move.
    One said: “The irony in this. “Everyone has been calling for Jake Paul to fight actual boxers…
    “Then when he does, people saying he’s lost his selling power because he’s fighting someone that is an actual boxer, as opposed to someone with social media clout? Who else is he meant to fight?”
    Another added: “He going the actual boxing route now. This what comes with it.”
    One agreed: “He’s fighting a legit boxer with little name value. This is how it should be.”
    Andre August is the little-known opponent next for Jake PaulCredit: @MostVpromotions
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    Meet the knockout ring girls for Jake Paul vs Andre August, including topless Playboy model and Brazilian beauty

    JAKE PAUL’S fights always feature glamorous ring girls and his clash with Andre August will be no exception.The official event models have been announced for the December 15 bout in Orlando, Florida.
    The four event ring girls have been announcedCredit: https://www.instagram.com/mostvaluablepromotions/
    Jake Paul faces Andre August on December 15Credit: Instagram / jakepaul
    And there is plenty for fans to get excited about with OnlyFans star Delia Sylvain set to feature.
    There is also a South American theme thanks to Raphaela Milagres and Playboy model Jessika Kolosovas.
    Paul, 26, has mixed things up from his last fight against Nate Diaz with many of the ring girls for the August dust-up based in Miami.
    Amy Lainez is no exception and she appears to be excited for the event, writing on Instagram: “See you there.”
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    SunSport takes a look at the ring girls who will be adding a bit of sparkle inside the Caribe Royale Orlando.
    Delia Sylvain
    OnlyFans star Delia worked as a ring girl for Amanda Serrano’s win over Danila Ramos in October.
    That event was hosted by Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions so it is not surprising to see Delia return after she wowed in a tiny top and shorts.
    Delia, 25, praised the work of Paul’s promotion and its impact on women’s boxing and the FashionNova model appears to be excited for his clash with August.
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    In between boxing events Delia loves to share saucy snaps on social media and she recently posed topless for her almost 80,000 Instagram followers.
    Delia Sylvain was a ring girl for Amando Serrano’s fight in October, which was promoted by PaulCredit: https://www.instagram.com/deliasylvain/
    The OnlyFans model recently posed toplessCredit: https://www.instagram.com/deliasylvain/
    Delia is closing in on 80,000 Instagram followersCredit: https://www.instagram.com/deliasylvain/
    Jessika Kolosovas
    Jessika also works as a brand ambassador for FashionNova and boasts the biggest social media following of the four ring girls signed up for the fight.
    She is a Playboy model with close to 300,000 Instagram followers and she has an OnlyFans page too.
    The Venezuelan describes herself as a content creator and she regularly dazzles in a variety of different outfits – some of which leave little to the imagination.
    Jessika, 23, even recently donned some boxing gloves to advertise a protein powder and she will be one to watch in between rounds.
    Jessika Kolosovas works as a model for Playboy and FashionNovaCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CyluquJrBTQ/?img_index=1
    She also has an OnlyFans pageCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CyluquJrBTQ/?img_index=1
    She is no stranger to sharing saucy snaps and will be looking to wow fans in MiamiCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CyluquJrBTQ/?img_index=1
    Amy Lainez
    Amy has the smallest profile of the four ring girls with just 6,000 Instagram followers.
    The soon-to-be ring girl funded her college education at the University of Central Florida by working as a waitress.
    But she has now turned to social media for fame and fortune and regularly shares videos on TikTok.
    Amy Lainez has a chance to boost her profile by appearing at the eventCredit: https://www.instagram.com/amylaiinez/
    She attended the University of Central FloridaCredit: https://www.instagram.com/amylaiinez/
    She has previously worked as a waitress and as a bartenderCredit: https://www.instagram.com/amylaiinez/
    Raphaela Milagres
    Raphaela, 31, returns to being a ring girl for Paul after featuring at his win over Diaz in the summer.
    She is a Brazilian fitness model who is known to have competed in the 2019 Arnold Classic.
    Raphaela has featured in several workout videos designed to help people stay in shape.
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    She regularly shares sexy snaps on social media and recently wowed in a skimpy bikini while in California.
    Raphaela boasts 113,000 Instagram followers but that number is sure to rise after the fight.
    Raphaela Milagres was a ring girl for Jake Paul vs Nate DiazCredit: https://www.instagram.com/raphamilagres/
    The stunner works as a fitness model in her day-to-day lifeCredit: https://www.instagram.com/raphamilagres/
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