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    I nearly lost my finger in a freak accident but now I’m an influencer hoping to win gold at Paris 2024 Olympics

    MOLLY CAUDERY will be jumping for joy at the Olympics if she can carry her red-hot pole vaulting form into Paris.And her dream of a medal this summer could come true less than three years after virtually losing her finger in a freak accident at home.Molly Caudery is the rising star of British athleticsCredit: GettyShe is on top of the world as the best pole vaulter in 2024Credit: PACaudery has overcome a series of injury battlesCredit: instagram @molly_cauderyShe loves to travel and soaked up the sun in South Africa in early 2024Credit: instagram @molly_cauderyBorn in Cornwall in March 2000, the new darling of British athletics is enjoying a simply astonishing rise – both on the field and online.Caudery, 23, hit the headlines with her silver medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games – four years on from her fifth-placed finish as an 18-year-old on the Gold Coast in Australia.Incredibly, though, just eight months earlier, a shocking injury in her home gym almost ended her pole vault career before it got off the ground. Caudery, who sports a scar on her index finger, said: “I was doing snatching and, as I brought the bar down, my finger caught between where you rack it and the bar.READ MORE ON ATHLETICS“It was 90 per cent off. It was holding on by the skin on the side. “Three surgeries later, it is all good. But since then, I had two Achilles surgeries, which put me out for almost nine months. “That was a pretty big setback that I managed to come back from.”That final sentence is an understatement. Most read in AthleticsSince that Commonwealth silver, Caudery has literally jumped to new heights, setting two PBs on the same day to claim the British Championships title in July 2023.That gained her automatic entry into the Worlds the following month, where she came fifth with her new record of 4.75m. World’s sexiest athlete Alica Schmidt turned down ‘high six figures’ sponsorship deal despite earning £611 a monthThe Loughborough University sports science graduate backed that up as she claimed the UK Indoor title with a 4.85m.And with her PB now at 4.86m, she heads into the World Indoor Championships in Glasgow as the leading pole vaulter this season.So with Paris 2024 just around the corner, it is little wonder she is dreaming of a medal – just like her Team GB team-mate and Loughborough pal Holly Bradshaw, who claimed bronze in Tokyo three years ago.After all, Bradshaw jumped 4.85m for her bronze, with 4.90m the gold-medal height.Caudery added ahead of the Glasgow meet: “It’s every athlete’s dream to get an Olympic medal. “If I can just get to the final in Paris then you never know what is going to happen.“Every athlete has their timeline and mine was always 2028.Caudery dreams of bringing home a gold medal from ParisCredit: instagram @molly_cauderyThe pole vaulter is dating British high jumper Joel Clarke KhanCredit: instagram @molly_cauderyShe has racked up more than 205,000 Instagram followersCredit: instagram @molly_cauderyThe Cornwall star has been to Greece, the Canary Islands, Florida and The BahamasCredit: instagram @molly_caudery“But I know that what I’ve jumped so far could be pushing towards those medal areas, so I do think I need to re-evaluate. It’s crazy to think that that could put me up there.“To go from my PB being 4.60 at the beginning of last year to 4.86 already this year, it’s all happened very quickly for me.“I took so much confidence from last year and I’ve improved physically and mentally and I think that’s just taken me to the next step.“Coming into the season, a world indoors medal was not a clear target. But now I can’t shy away from the fact that I’ve been consistently jumping 4.80. “If I can keep doing what I’m doing, a medal could be on the cards and that’s exciting.”It is little wonder adidas snapped talented Caudery up early in 2024 as she put pen to paper on her first kit contract.The sportswear giants undoubtedly spotted the huge potential of their new client, too, given her sudden explosion of popularity online.Her combination of athletics posts, worldwide holiday snaps, glamorous selfies, bikini pics and doting content with her fellow British athlete boyfriend, high jumper Joel Clarke Khan, proves to be a winning formula. Caudery is relishing her red-hot form in the fieldCredit: PAHer current PB stands at a whopping 4.86mCredit: PAHer jump of 4.85m secured gold at the 2024 British Indoor ChampionshipsCredit: GettyCaudery needed surgery to save her left index fingerCredit: instagram @molly_cauderyThe x-ray shows the horrific damage done in her home gym in December 2021Credit: instagram @molly_cauderyCaudery has ticked off South Africa, Indonesia, Greece, the Canary Islands, Florida and The Bahamas – with the incredible photos going down a storm with supporters. Like her jumps, the followers count is going through the roof and now stands at a new PB of more than 205,000.And it shows no signs of letting up, either.The aspiring baker, keen traveller and part-time surfer – who has had to put her thrill-seeking skydiving on pause during her athletics career – is riding the wave and taking the fame in her stride, though. And while she denied suggestions she is also a model, reflecting on the social media stardom, Caudery said: “I don’t know where it really came from. “More recently, I’ve been posting a lot of pole vault videos and I’m getting like 10,000 more followers just from that. READ MORE SUN STORIES“’I think having that following is super important. People have said that athletics is not quite as big as it used to be. “So if I can inspire one person from the next generation, let alone the 200,000 or so who follow me, to be a part of athletics and keep it going, then that would be great.”Caudery ticked Indonesia off the bucket listCredit: instagram @molly_cauderyShe signed her first kit deal with adidas this yearCredit: instagram @molly_cauderyCaudery works hard in the gym and is reaping the rewardsCredit: instagram @molly_cauderyThe star loves baking and surfing in her free timeCredit: instagram @molly_cauderyShe has had to put her passion for skydiving on pause during her athletics careerCredit: instagram @molly_cauderyThe rising star knows she can inspire others to get into athleticsCredit: instagram @molly_cauderyHer holiday snaps rack up thousands of likesCredit: instagram @molly_caudery More

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    Ryan Garcia announces new relationship with OnlyFans star Mikaela Testa…and says he is training her to become a boxer

    RYAN GARCIA has announced he is in a relationship with OnlyFans star Mikaela Testa – and is already training her to box.Garcia – who recently divorced Andrea Celina – took to Instagram to reveal his new romance in a series of posts. Ryan Garcia announced he is in a relationship with OnlyFans star Mikaela TestaCredit: GettyMikaela is an Australian influencerCredit: instagram @ mikkimouse404Mikaela and Garcia have announced their relationshipCredit: instagram @ mikkimouse404He wrote on his story: “On a semi serious note I have a new Girlfriend. Not super serious at this time but she my boo @mikkimouse404.”Ima teach her how to fight! She’s the next one up @misfitsboxing.” Garcia then doubled down on training Mikaela to fight under Misfits Boxing, which hosts celebrity-style crossover bouts. He posted: “Look this is my baby, MY QUEEN BELIEVE THAT!! READ MORE IN BOXING”Stop judging her is she perfect no. But are you? THOUGHT SO. I love her so stop hating. “Btw, I’m training her to fight and I’m willing to put her against whoever on @misfitsboxing and if you feel you can take her tag your self In it and I’ll set up a fight and you’ll walk away with a bag. “No less then 500,000$ and percentage of PPV if it makes sense.” Garcia, 25, is gearing up for his first world title shot, on April 20 against WBC super-lightweight champion Devin Haney, also 25. Most read in BoxingAnd he defended his new relationship when speaking out on X. He said: “Bro what’s up with Yall? I can’t ft my girl and post it??? This is social media, where you share your life. Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia agree deal for mega-fight in SEVENTH bout between rivals as date and location is revealed”I’m not worried about nobody and what they post. It’s all good. If you don’t like her then that’s on you. I’m just being me.” Garcia, who has 10.3m Instagram followers, confirmed his split with his ex Andrea on the same day they welcomed their second child, named Henry. The American superstar won his last fight in December in seven rounds against Oscar Duarte. It followed his first career defeat in April, losing to Gervonta Davis, 28, in a blockbuster bout.Garcia has claimed he made $30million (£23.6m) for the fight and expects a similar payday against unbeaten two-weight champ Haney. His new girlfriend meanwhile is an influencer from Australia with almost 1million followers. Devin Haney facing off with GarciaCredit: GettyGarcia’s ex-wife Andrea CelinaCredit: Instagram @dreacelinaNew girlfriend Mikaela is apparently being trained to box by GarciaCredit: instagram @mikaelatestaShe boasts nearly 1m Instagram followersCredit: instagram @mikaelatestaThe Aussie also has an OnlyFans accountCredit: instagram @mikaelatesta More

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    Anthony Joshua reveals he had secret meeting with Deontay Wilder before American blew their £100million fight series

    ANTHONY JOSHUA met up with Deontay Wilder just days before their lucrative two-fight series went up in a plume of Saudi smoke.The long-time rivals were on course to take part in back-to-back Riyadh rumbles worth £100million this year before their respective clashes with Otto Wallin and Joseph Parker last December.Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder were set to have back-to-back Saudi showdowns this yearCredit: ReutersWilder blew their £100million two-fight series by losing to Joseph ParkerCredit: GETTYJoshua has revealed the pair met during the Day of Reckoning fight week to finalise the boutsCredit: PABut former WBC heavyweight champion Wilder failed to do his part to finalise the long-overdue showdowns, turning in a lacklustre display on his way to suffering a points defeat to Parker.Boxing fans around the world were left disappointed that the fight they’ve been longing for is now seemingly gone forever, but none more than AJ.He told Sky Sports: “[It was] annoying in a way because in fight week we met up, we spoke to lawyers, we signed contracts, all that good stuff.”It’s a fight that fans want to see.”READ MORE IN BOXINGHowever, despite Wilder now having lost three of his last four, Joshua is still willing to share the ring with the Bronze Bomber.The former two-time unified champion said: “I’m not saying it’s completely written off.”It’s a fight where everything was signed and sealed. It just needed both of us to deliver.”And he didn’t meet his end of the bargain.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSANTHONY JOSHUA VS FRANCIS NGANNOU: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE CROSSOVER BOUTJoshua, 34, returns to the ring next Friday for a crossover clash with former UFC heavyweight king Francis Ngannou.Ngannou shocked the world in his boxing debut last October by cutting and dropping Tyson Fury, who eked out a points win in their Saudi showdown.How heavyweights Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou compare on punching machine – and it’s bad news for BritBut AJ insists he won’t make the same mistake The Gyspy King did and underestimate the MMA man mountain.He said: “If Tyson underestimated Ngannou, I sure won’t.”Francis has lost the element of surprise with me.”We knew Francis had a reputation as the biggest puncher in the world but the surprise was how well he boxed.”He was exceptional on the inside and made life very complicated for Tyson.”So much so that I do belong to the opinion that he beat Fury.” More

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    How heavyweights Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou compare on punch machine – and it’s bad news for Brits

    FRANCIS NGANNOU is a harder hitter than Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury – if punch machine numbers are anything to go by. Ngannou had fans fearing for AJ ahead of their March 8 showdown in Saudi Arabia after effortlessly hitting the top score of 999. Fans feared for Anthony Joshua after his punch machine scoreCredit: Instagram / @ francisngannouJoshua clocked a score just under NgannouCredit: InstagramTyson Fury and AJ both used their weaker left handCredit: InstagramDAZN posted a video in 2023 which showed Joshua clocking 965 – but it was with his weaker left hand. And Fury also has a similar machine in his gym and once ranked a score of 993 – but he too refused to use his stronger right hook.The three efforts were compiled in a video by Boxing Science but fans were not convinced it proves anything. One said: “They should do it on the same punching machine to get a accurate result. READ MORE IN BOXING”All matches would be slightly different. All there readings were not that far apart.” Another added: “Unless they’re all calibrated perfectly, the number mean nothing. All different machines. Pointless.”One agreed: “Think they all need to hit the same machine.” Ngannou’s ferocious fists were on full display when he dropped Fury on his boxing debut in October despite losing a controversial split-decision.Most read in BoxingANTHONY JOSHUA VS FRANCIS NGANNOU: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE CROSSOVER BOUTCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHis frightening power was once tested and found to be the equivalent to 96 horse power.That means it carries the same ferocity as a 12lb sledgehammer being swung at full force or being hit by a moving Ford Escort. Fans fear Anthony Joshua will be ‘sleeping for a week’ after Francis Ngannou BREAKS scale on punch machineFormer kickboxer Dewey Cooper has been the man tasked with honing Ngannou’s hands since joining the camp in 2017.But along with coach John Mbumba, their roles became even more important last year when Ngannou put on hold his MMA career to cross over to boxing.But Cooper admits neither him or Mbumba can take credit for his devastating power.Instead, he puts it down to Ngannou’s years spent working in sand mines in Cameroon for £1.50 a day from the age of ten.Cooper told SunSport: “As far as his punching power, no that was something that he naturally had.”He dug sand mines as a kid all the way up to his early 20s. READ MORE SUN STORIES”Of course, his DNA, his Cameroonian heritage and that hard manual labour as a kid all the way up, I feel was the main attribute to that ungodly power.”Ngannou with boxing coach Dewey CooperCredit: Reuters More

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    Apollonia Llewellyn cheekily sticks out tongue in busty throwback snaps as fans call boxing girl ’10/10 every time’

    APOLLONIA LLEWELLYN delighted fans with her latest Instagram snaps.The influencer has gathered a huge social media following since appearing as a ring girl on Misfits Boxing.Apollonia Llewellyn headed to a New York restaurant in the throwback snapsCredit: instagram @apolloniallewellynThe influencer posed for a trio of snapsCredit: instagram @apolloniallewellynFans loved Apollonia’s postCredit: instagram @apolloniallewellynApollonia boasts 579,000 Instagram followers.In her latest post, she uploaded a trio of throwback snaps from a restaurant in New York following a trip last year.For the first she posed with her tongue out while holding her fork.While in the second she stared off into the distance.READ MORE IN SPORTAnd in the third Apollonia gazed into the camera.She captioned the snaps: “When he asks what do i bring to the table.”Her post quickly received more than 2,000 likes.And plenty of fans rushed to leave a comment.Most read in BoxingOne wrote: “10/10 everytime.”While a second called her “gorgeous”.Apollonia Llewellyn sends fans into meltdown by going make-up-free in lacy see-through dress for raunchy clipA third said: “Sensational always.”And another added: “Wonderful.”Yorkshire lass Apollonia recently went to the football, taking in Barnsley’s 2-1 win over Derby at Oakwell.And she also posed in a black leather corset for snaps posted on social media.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: INSTAGRAMConor McGregor was among 8,000 fans who enjoyed this see-through lacy outfitCredit: INSTAGRAMThousands of Apollonia’s fans enjoyed the view on the ring girl’s holiday to New YorkCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia braved the snow in the Lake DistrictCredit: InstagramApollonia really enjoyed this bowl of pasta on her summer holiday to SantoriniCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia invited fans to ‘sit and stare’ at this picture, and thousands took her up on the invitationCredit: INSTAGRAMFans were worried Apollonia’s top had shrunk in the wash as she enjoyed this hearty breakfastCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia’s followers were in awe of the stunner’s new hairdo as she wowed in a tiny yellow bikiniCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia sent a cheeky message to her fans as she posed in this glamorous see-through numberCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia told fans ‘no caption needed’ as she squeezed into this skin-tight see-through playsuitCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia revealed he ‘idea of happiness’ is being ‘wind swept on the beach’ with this busty snapCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia left very little to the imagination as she ‘brightened fans’ Mondays’ in a skimpy wet T-shirtCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia shot to recognition as a member of the Misfits Boxing fight night teamShe has garnered her a huge social media presenceCredit: INSTAGRAM @apolloniallewellynApollonia has over 570,000 Instagram followersCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynShe has turned down a staggering £100,000 to pose nude beforeCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynThe model insisted she isn’t money-orientedCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynApollonia shows off her jet setting lifestyle onlineCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynShe also holidayed in New YorkCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynApollonia is no stranger to a bikini pictureCredit: INSTAGRAM @apolloniallewellynShe has built a huge following on social mediaCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynApollonia works as a model alongside her social fameCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn More

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    John Fury in shock talks for fight with Misfits Boxing after being called out by Mike Tyson’s ex-sparring partner

    JOHN FURY is talking to Misfits Boxing over a shock fight – but no offer has yet been tabled. Fury is most recognised as the dad to superstar sons Tyson and Tommy. John Fury has been in talks with Misfits BoxingCredit: GettyBut he has become an outspoken figure in his own right and called out big names including Mike Tyson and Carl Froch. More recently, Tyson’s ex-sparring partner Joe Egan challenged Fury and claimed KSI’s Misfits promotion would front the cash for it. Promoter Kalle Sauerland is in contact with Fury but admitted no official offer has yet been made. Sauerland told Pro Boxing Fans: “We talk to John a lot. We talk about some of the boxers he’s working with, like Roman Fury. READ MORE IN boxing”So we have a lot of conversation points… but at the same time I can’t say we’ve made an offer on that fight. “It’s a fight that, yes we’d look at, it would have to be medically checked and everything else. “But as of right now, no there’s not been an offer made.” Both Froch and Egan have questioned whether Fury truly wants to fight or if it is a case of all bark no bite. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut Sauerland said: “Oh, no, no, John would definitely be up for a fight, I can assure you that.” Fury – who had an 8-4-1 pro record – spoke out in an interview with Free Bets and admitted only Iron Mike could bring him back to the ring. Tyson Fury’s brother branded ‘the normal one of the family’ as he gives interview about ‘cringey’ dad JohnHe said: To be completely honest with you, I don’t think they could afford me. “The only person I’m looking at who can really bring the numbers in is Mike Tyson. If I don’t get him, I’m not really interested in these other men. “I’m not cheap and for me to climb back into the ring, it’s in the millions, not the thousands.” Mike Tyson with former sparring partner Joe EganCredit: Joe Egan More

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    Ebanie Bridges forced to defend relationship with Conor McGregor after boxer and OnlyFans star parties at his pub

    EBANIE BRIDGES was forced to defend her relationship with Conor McGregor after partying at his pub.The boxing ace and OnlyFans star visited Dublin last week for an epic knees-up in the Irish capital.Ebanie Bridges has been forced to defend her relationship with Conor McGregorCredit: Instagram / @ebanie_bridgesThe pair partied together in Dublin at McGregor’s pubCredit: SportsfileBridges linked up with UFC legend McGregor at his pub, the Black Forge Inn.And she even sank a pint of Forged Irish Stout – Notorious’ take on an iconic pint of Guinness.Bridges appeared to have a whale of a time as she posed for several photos with McGregor.But internet trolls quickly began commenting, with one saying “Out together AGAIN.”READ MORE IN BOXINGThis forced Bridges to defend her relationship with married McGregor, replying: “That’s what friends do.”The Aussie bruiser also revealed she is taking advice from McGregor on life after the ring.She told Lucky Block: “Conor’s team reached out to me and just asked me if I was going to the AJ fight and then if I was interested in collaborating.“He is so caring and he just wants everyone to be okay. He’s really caring and obviously he’s the life of the party.Most read in BoxingHOW TO GET FREE BETS ON FOOTBALL“While he’s doing all that, he’s definitely thinking of others around him and just making sure everyone’s okay.“He’s nice, fun, supportive and really, really positive. I do feel sorry for him in a sense, especially in public.Conor McGregor’s Five Craziest Moments as UFC megastar plots return to MMA“There’s so much pressure and he could probably never just be Conor McGregor.“He always supports whatever I’m doing, so f**k the haters. You look up to someone like him with the brand that he’s built and the success he’s made.“I know that I put in a lot of work to be where I am, so I can only imagine the work that he puts in.“Really, it’s all about being yourself with a dash of something extra.” More

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    Meet Anthony Joshua’s 6ft 8in boxing prospect who has sparred Oleksandr Usyk and Deontay Wilder for Tyson Fury fights

    EMANUEL ODIASE is Anthony Joshua’s 6ft 8in prospect garnering a reputation for being the perfect Tyson Fury replica. Odiase, an ex-amateur standout in Germany, has since relocated to Wolverhampton under the guidance of AJ’s 258 management stable. Anthony Joshua with heavyweight prospect Emanuel OdiaseCredit: @emaodiaseOleksandr Usyk has had Odiase in camp with him three timesCredit: @emaodiaseDeontay Wilder had Odiase in camp with him before fighting Tyson FuryCredit: @emaodiaseThe huge heavyweight prodigy is only 2-0 as a professional but he has already shared the ring with Joshua, Deontay Wilder and Oleksandr Usyk. He told SunSport: “It’s not bad! I was in the ring with Wilder when I was about 21, I was young. I had about 12 amateur fights. “No one can say they shared the ring with one of the biggest punchers in history with like 12 amateur fights. “I’ve been getting great experience from day one, to be honest. Now it’s about transferring everything I’ve learned in camps over to the pros.” READ MORE IN BOXINGHe was recruited by Wilder when he was still an amateur as the American prepared to rematch Fury, two years on from their 2018 draw. And in 2021, he first met Joshua who at the time was gearing up for a potential Gypsy King face-off. That Battle of Britain infamously fell through as Fury was contracted to a trilogy bout with Wilder, which he won in 11 rounds. But not only did it give Odiase the chance to share rounds with AJ, it also paved the way for the two to build a relationship. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThat soon turned into a business opportunity when Odiase decided to turn over this year. He said: “We got along pretty well, stayed in touch and I sent him some of my amateur fights to get his feedback.  Fans fear Anthony Joshua will be ‘sleeping for a week’ after Francis Ngannou BREAKS scale on punch machine“And last year when I made the decision to turn pro, I said to him, ‘I’m ready to go pro now, what do you think about different managers?’ “I asked him about different people, Egis Klimas, Usyk’s manager as well and then he was like, ‘You want to speak to my manager.’ “And that’s when I said yeah and it all started from a message on WhatsApp, to be honest.” It was through his connection with Joshua and manager Freddie Cunningham that he then met his now-trainer Joby Clayton. And Odiase has set up camp in Wolverhampton and adopted the UK as the new home of his career. It was also through his boxing links – and more specifically heavyweight veteran Gerald Washington – that he was recruited by Usyk’s team. He has been in camp with Usyk three times, last March in Turkey for a would-be Fury fight, in Poland before the Daniel Dubois bout and more recently in Spain. Odiase sparred Wilder while still an amateurCredit: @emaodiaseJoshua has signed Odiase to his 258 management stableCredit: @emaodiaseUsyk used Odiase to prepare for his fight with FuryCredit: @emaodiaseBut just two weeks before Usyk was due to challenge for the undisputed crown in Saudi Arabia, Fury withdrew with a cut sustained in sparring. The title unification has since been postponed to May 18 – leaving the door open to Odiase to rejoin the sparring squad.He said: “As long as it suits my schedule because I need to stay building with my coach Joby Clayton over in Wolverhampton. “So that would be something I’d discuss with him, if he gives me the green light to go then I’d go because it’s great experience to spar a world champion of that calibre.” Odiase was introduced to British fans with a six-round points victory over Amine Boucetta, 31, in February. And he hopes it was the first of many in 2024. Odiase said: “My plan in my head is to get out at least six times this year. READ MORE SUN STORIES”I’ve done one, five to go, that would be the best case. If it’s more, then that’s great, if it’s less than that’s bad. “So we’re aiming for five more. I trust my team in 258 because they’re the best in the world to get me those fights and opportunities.”Odiase wants six fights in 2024Credit: @emaodiase More