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    ‘Nowhere else in the world has this’ – Eddie Hearn reveals little-known rule that can catch boxers out

    EDDIE HEARN has revealed the little-known rule that is catching international boxers out when they fight in Saudi Arabia. The British Boxing Board of Control oversee the bouts staged in Saudi – including this Saturday’s mega-event. Eddie Hearn revealed the little-known rule that is catching international boxers outAnd Hearn revealed how the BBBoC enforce a rule that boxers must check their weight on the Wednesday of fight week. That is two days before the official weigh in. So Hearn admitted uninformed boxers flying in internationally are sometimes blindsided by this rule. He told iFL TV: “One of the issues – and I’ll be completely honest – it’s a bit of a pain in the a***e.READ MORE IN BOXING”The British Boxing Board of Control operate the events out here. They have a very strict rule of a check weight on the Wednesday of fight week.”Now, I’m not saying that rule is a bad rule but, nowhere else in the world to my knowledge of any major commission has that rule.”So every international fighter that comes over – I mean they should be told weeks in advance, some only find out when they actually get there, that’s not our job if it’s not our fighter.”But, basically and this is where I think it’s a bad policy is fighters are really focussed on making that weight for the check weight.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”And then they’re rehydrating for the check weight and then they’re going forward to another weigh in two days later.”So I don’t know, I can’t give you the doctors’ opinion on whether it’s a good or a bad rule but it’s a rule and that’s it.”Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol come together before huge heavyweight showdownOfficial BBBoC rules read: “Three days prior to the contest both Boxers will have to submit to a further check weigh-in before a designated official of the Board or Area Council at a time and place to be determined by the Board or Area Council. “A Boxer weighing more than 3 per cent above the relevant Championship limit three days prior to the date of the contest will require the sanction of the B.B.B. of C. before being permitted to box for that Championship on the contracted contest date.”Artur Beterbiev, 40, rematches Dmitry Bivol, 34, in the main-event on Saturday after his close points win in October. And Daniel Dubois, 27, defends his IBF title against Joseph Parker, 33, as part of the massive card.American Floyd Schofield, 22, was due to challenge WBC champion Shakur Stevenson, 27, but he was pulled out by the BBBoC. And his dad and trainer, Floyd Sr, wildly claimed his son was “poisoned” before sharing a picture of him in a hospital bed.Promoters, Golden Boy, said: “Yesterday, Floyd “Kid Austin” Schofield Jr. fell ill and was transported to the hospital as a precautionary measure. “In the interest of Schofield’s health and safety, the British Boxing Board of Control made the decision to cancel his scheduled bout against Shakur Stevenson. READ MORE SUN STORIES”Schofield has since been discharged from the hospital and is awaiting the results of his medical evaluation. “We extend our gratitude to His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, SELA, and the medical professionals who provided Schofield with care.” More

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    Floyd Schofield health update as boxer’s father shares scary video from hospital amid ‘poison’ scandal

    FLOYD SCHOFIELD’S father has shared a video of the boxer in hospital.The American, 22, was withdrawn from his scheduled bout with Shakur Stevenson this Saturday amid online rumours that he’d been “poisoned”.Floyd Schofield Sr posted a video of his son in a hospital bedCredit: TwitterSchofield, 22, had performed his media commitments as planned on MondayCredit: GettySchofield had arrived in Saudi Arabia as planned and turned up to his Monday media events.But following leaked texts claiming that Schofield had been “spiked” allegedly received by his father, the boxer did not turn up to his Tuesday commitments.Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn initially believed that the fight would still go ahead.But the world title challenger was then withdrawn by the British Boxing Board of Control.READ MORE IN BOXINGSchofield Sr subsequently posted a worrying video of his son in a hospital bed.He captioned it: “God got our back.”The boxer’s dad then wrote on X: “I would like to thank everyone for their prays. I also would like to thank Your Excellency for the hospitality and great support.”Our host RaKan has been amazing. He has been at the hospital with us and very supportive in honor of Your Excellency.Most read in BoxingSchofield had been set for a shot at Shakur StevensonCredit: Getty”Thank you to the Saudi people.”He also posted: “Please pray for my Son.”Floyd Schofield pulls out of Shakur Stevenson fight after wild claims of ‘spiking’Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol: When is it, UK start time, live streamOn Wednesday, he cryptically wrote: “People are going to feel dumb when they see the proof.”People fear Floyd and this just made him more focused. Karma is very real… All things will be revealed in time.”A statement from promoter Golden Boy revealed that Schofield Jr has now been discharged from hospitalIt read : “Yesterday, Floyd “Kid Austin” Schofield Jr. fell ill and was transported to the hospital as a precautionary measure. “In the interest of Schofield’s health and safety, the British Boxing Board of Control made the decision to cancel his scheduled bout against Shakur Stevenson. “Schofield has since been discharged from the hospital and is awaiting the results of his medical evaluation. “We extend our gratitude to His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, SELA, and the medical professionals who provided Schofield with care.”Boxing chiefs are seeking a short-notice replacement for Schofield.Saudi-owned Ring Magazine claim that Brit Josh Padley could step in to fight Stevenson.The stacked card is led by Joseph Parker vs Daniel Dubois and Dmitry Biviol vs Artur Beterbiev 2.READ MORE SUN STORIESEarlier in the week, Schofield Jr had told talkSPORT, he said: “It’s a very huge opportunity. I’m ready to take the opportunity by storm.”I’m just going to go out there and do my best”. More

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    ‘They close the place’ – Joseph Parker’s cheat meal leaves waitress stunned as diet revealed before Daniel Dubois fight

    JOSEPH PARKER has a cheat meal which often forces restaurants to close and can leave waitresses stunned.The boxer is preparing to take on Daniel Dubois in a heavyweight clash on Saturday – his second shot at winning a world title after losing to Anthony Joshua in 2018.Joseph Parker gorges on sushi for his cheat mealCredit: GettyParker takes on Daniel Dubois in the ring this weekendCredit: GettyParker has changed his diet to eat more fish, lean pork and chicken, having moved away from red meat as a method to bulk up.His coach and nutritionist George Lockhart revealed Parker eats up to 7,000 calories a day and has fish three or four times a week, and again for his cheat meal on Sundays.Parker, 33, can eat up to 40 pieces of sushi in a sitting and it can take so long the restaurant has to close up.Lockhart said in an interview with Action Network: “For Joseph, we have Sushi Sundays. He’ll do a 24-hour fast, starting with an anaerobic workout and finishing the fast with an aerobic, high-volume, low-intensity workout. READ MORE IN BOXING”This method helps the body lean out while preserving muscle mass, as it avoids depleting calories over the week. It also improves how efficiently the body uses carbohydrates.”On Sushi Sundays, we go to a spot where they sometimes close the place just for us because of how long we take. Joseph can eat up to 40 pieces of sushi and sashimi, it’s unreal. “We started this tradition in Ireland, and I remember a waitress saying, ‘this is meant for 10 people.’ Fifteen minutes later, every plate was cleared. I’d say sushi is Joseph Parker’s ultimate guilty pleasure.”Parker is a big fan of fish and has eaten it raw previously – biting into a whole fish to get his protein hit.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSDubois vs Parker: Ring walk, TV channel and full card – everything you need to know for the massive heavyweight title fightWhen asked what his favourite Kiwi meal is in a video shared by DAZN Boxing, Parker admitted that he likes to “eat fish straight out of the water”.One video captured Parker munching on a fish over a bucket, which left fans feeling queasy.Daniel Dubois vs Joseph Parker come together before huge heavyweight showdown More

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    I’ve fought Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol – I think tables could turn in rematch on Fight Card of the Century

    CALLUM SMITH knows what it is like to face Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol in the ring – and is expecting fireworks on Saturday night. Beterbiev puts his undisputed light heavyweight title on the line this weekend against Bivol in Saudi Arabia. Callum Smith has given his winner for Beterbiev vs Bivol 2Credit: GettySmith has faced both Bivol (pictured) and Beterbiev during his careerCredit: GettyFormer super-middleweight star Smith has faced both fighters during his storied career. Mundo took on Bivol during his days as an amateur fighter, before turning pro 2012.He memorably lost out to Beterbiev in January last year as the pair fought for the WBC, IBF, and WBO light-heavyweight titles. Bivol and Beterbiev, 40, faced off in October, with the latter winning a controversial fight by majority decision.READ MORE ON BOXINGSmith believes a draw would have been a fairer result for that clash.And is he backing Bivol, 34, to turn the tables ahead of this weekend’s dust-up in the desert. Smith said: “They’re both very, very good fighters.”I think that showed in the first fight it was very hard to split them.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“I seen a lot favoured Beterbiev, a lot favoured Bivol, a draw was probably a fair result.”I just think second time around they obviously know each other well, I just don’t know if the time keeps going on it favours Bivol a little bit more – he’s younger, he’s fresher.SunSport boxing reporter Wally Downes left stunned after Beterbiev beats Bivol”Beterbiev, we keep saying it, but he can’t keep just going on. That last fight was the toughest of his career. “It’ll be interesting to see how much that has taken out of him. Is he finally gonna look his age?”It’s going to be another really close fight and tough to pick but if I have to side with one I’d side with Bivol this time.”Despite concerns over 40-year-old Beterbiev’s fitness, he claims to be in better shape than last year’s meeting.Artur Beterbiev says he is fighting fit as he puts his belts on the line in RiyadhCredit: GettyThe Russian was plagued by a knee issue in the run-up to that contest – an injury he now says has fully healed.Beterbiev told DAZN: “If you compare my other fights, you can say [the first vs Bivol] was my toughest fight”But it is a little bit different. I think in my boxing career, I’ve [fought] stronger guys.”The knee was a problem in the first fight, but it is near perfect now. “My movement should be much better for this fight. My performance in the first fight was not perfect, I know I can do much better in this one.”READ MORE SUN STORIESSaturday’s action has been billed as The Fight Card of the Century.Seven world titles are up for grabs, with Daniel Dubois taking on Joseph Parker in the co-main event. More

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    ‘Gonna demolish him’ – Boxing royalty predict result of Daniel Dubois vs Joseph Parker in huge heavyweight showdown

    DANIEL DUBOIS is set to defend his IBF heavyweight title against Joseph Parker on Saturday night.The Brit, 27, defended his belt by knocking Anthony Joshua out at Wembley last September.Daniel Dubois and Joseph Parker are set to do battle on Saturday nightCredit: GettyNow standing in Dubois’ way is Kiwi Parker, who is riding a five-fight win streak since losing to Triple D’s former conqueror Joe Joyce in 2022.Ahead of the huge championship bout, here is how the great and good of the boxing world see the contest playing out…CARL FROCH (former super-middleweight world champion)”I think Daniel Dubois is going to do the job.”I think Joseph Parker is a great character, I think a lot of him as a character, I think he’s great, but this is boxing, I tell the f***ing truth as you know.READ MORE IN SPORT”Daniel Dubois is gonna demolish him inside the distance.”I think it’s going to be a great fight.”Carl Froch has backed compatriot Daniel DuboisCredit: Steve BellTONY BELLEW (former cruiserweight world champion)”It’s a top, top fight, I think the first three or four rounds are key,” Bellew told talkSPORT. “If Joe can see through them I think he gets the job done, but Daniel Dubois is in a rich vein of form.”He [Dubois] rolls the dice every time, he lets his hands go and has no fear at the moment.Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS”But I just think if Joseph Parker has been diligent in his camp, he can get the job done. He’s a better boxer, he’s got more skills and skillset, but he isn’t as powerful as Dubois.”Also he isn’t as young as Daniel Dubois and youth can catch up with you. Dubois is so strong and lets his hands go, a lot of the heavyweights are cautious about it.”Daniel Dubois gatecrashes Usyk’s post-fight celebrations to call on their own rematch Tony Bellew has outlined his keys to the fightCredit: AFPAMIR KHAN (former welterwight and lightweight champion and Olympic silver medallist)”Good fight man. Joseph Parker has surprised me every time he has fought.”He comes back and puts on a great performance and is back in the mix again.”Whereas Dubois with that fight he fought against Joshua and even when he fought (Filip) Hrgovic, that’s the first time I saw him fight and I thought this guy’s a hard guy to beat.”He’s a very good boxer, so if I was to pick a fighter to win that fight, it would be Dubois. He’s the younger and fresher fighter.”Amir Khan believes it’s going to be a great contestCredit: GettyGEORGE GROVES (former super-middleweight champion)”I favour Dubois.”Both in good form, good momentum.”Parker showed a lot of nuts to get up off the floor twice to get past Zhang.”And he’s put himself in the picture now for another world title challenge.”George Groves is favouring his fellow BritCredit: ReutersFRAZER CLARKE (current heavyweight hopeful and former Commonwealth Games gold medallist)”Don’t get me wrong, Dubois might knock him out, but I just don’t think Daniel should be overlooking him one bit.”And, you know, from a few things that I saw the other day, maybe he’s doing that, and I think it’d be a fool to do so.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I imagine with Don Charles around, he won’t let him do that, but when the fighter has sort of got that in his mind, maybe that’s a bit of a red flag for me.”So I think I’m going to say Joseph Parker on the points.”Frazer Clarke is set top return to action in AprilCredit: Getty More

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    Carlos Adames vs Hamzah Sheeraz: Start time, TV channel, live stream for MASSIVE middleweight title fight

    HAMZAH SHEERAZ finally gets a tilt at a world title in a HUGE fight against Carlos Adames on the Fight Card of the Century.WBC middleweight champion Carlos Adames comes into this fight with 24 wins, 18 by knockout, and the highly coveted belt.Hamzah Sheeraz gets his first shot at a world titleCarlos Adames is on a six-fight winning streakSheeraz has been built for a world title since age 12 and has had a meteoric rise up the rankings – where he is 21-0 with 17 knockouts.The current Commonwealth and European Champion has a four-inch height advantage and two-inch reach advantage, but this will be by far the toughest test of his career.Adames won the title last June with a wide points decision over Terrell Gausha after two fights as the interim champ.The fight is part of the stacked Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol rematch in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, February 22.When is Carlos Adames vs Hamzah Sheeraz?Carlos Adames vs Hamzah Sheeraz is set to take place on the undercard of Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol II on Saturday, February 22.The card is expected to get underway between 6-7pm GMT.This fight is scheduled to take place prior to both Beterbiev vs Bivol and Daniel Dubois vs Joseph Parker.The fight will take place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.What TV channel is Carlos Adames vs Hamzah Sheeraz on and can it be live streamed?Carlos Adames vs Hamzah Sheeraz will be shown live on DAZN.The action will be streamed live to over 200 countries from their website.The event is available on pay-per-view for £19.99.Coverage is expected to get underway between 6-7pm GMT.This fight is scheduled during the undercard to the main event.Full cardArtur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol – for the IBF, IBO, WBC and WBO light-heavyweight titlesDaniel Dubois vs Joseph Parker – for the IBF heavyweight titleShakur Stevenson vs TBA – for the WBC lightweight titleCarlos Adames vs Hamzah Sheeraz – for the WBC middleweight titkeVergil Ortiz Jr vs Israil Madrimov – for the interim WBC heavyweight titleZhilei Zhang vs Agit Kabayel – for the interim WBC heavyweight titleJoshua Buatsi vs Callum Smith – for the interim WBO light-heavyweight titleBradley Rea vs Constantino Nanga More

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    Unbeaten Brit who caused huge upset to step in at last minute after ‘poison’ scandal chaos hits Beterbiev vs Bivol card

    UNBEATEN Josh Padley is set to be parachuted in to fight Shakur Stevenson this weekend.The Sky Sports report comes after Floyd Schofield pulled out of this weekend’s world title fight after being deemed “too ill” to challenge Stevenson for the WBC lightweight belt.Unbeaten Josh Padley is set to be drafted in to fight Shakur StevensonCredit: GettyIt comes after Floyd Schofield pulled out amid a ‘poisoning’ scandalCredit: GettyShakur Stevenson is defending the WBC lightweight title beltCredit: GettyPadley, 29, has a record of 15 wins including a stunning upset over Mark Chamberlain in his last fight on the undercard of Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois in September.The move came after a rumour spread on social media that Schofield had been “poisoned” before he failed to show up among the arrivals on Tuesday night. Leaked messages, reportedly from Schofield’s dad, Floyd Schofield Sr, accused unnamed people of poisoning his son.A text sent to Schofield Sr was leaked online, reading: “This isn’t something to take lightly Sr. I’m not trying to play no games.READ MORE IN BOXING”I got love for y’all and looking out, but they spiked your son”.The 22-year-old had initially showed up to Saudi Arabia and did all the Monday media, but then vanished on Tuesday and no-showed for the grand arrivalsThe pair were set to throw hands in a battle for the WBC World Lightweight Championship.JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSBut will no longer be able to take to the ring as a result of the bizarre circumstances.Most read in BoxingStevenson is appearing on the undercard of the Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol undisputed light-heavyweight card in Saudi Arabia on Saturday.Fans all saying the same thing after subtle change to Anthony Joshua’s trainingThe fight card is stacked with big names.Joshua Buatsi faces fellow Brit Callum Smith, while Zhilei Zhang collides with Agit Kabayel in a heavyweight showdown. More

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    ‘The loser is going to be very disappointed’ – Frank Warren reveals huge prize on offer for winner of Dubois vs Parker

    FRANK WARREN has revealed the huge prize on offer that Daniel Dubois and Joseph Parker will be fighting for.Dubois, 27, will attempt to defend his IBF heavyweight title against Parker on Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Daniel Dubois (L) will fight Joseph Parker on SaturdayCredit: GettyFrank Warren has revealed the incredible opportunity for the winnerCredit: GettyThe winner will have the chance to fight Oleksandr UsykCredit: PAIt will be the first time the British boxer is defending his title after he knocked out Anthony Joshua at Wembley last year.Parker, 33, is in the best form of his career and is aiming to become a two-time heavyweight world champion.Warren has insisted that the winner of the fight will have the chance to clash with current unified WBA, WBC, and WBO heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk.He told Sky Sports: “Daniel is 27, Joe is 33, which isn’t old for a heavyweight, by the way.READ MORE ON BOXING”One is the young buck and flying at the moment, and for somebody it’s his last chance.”Usyk is the No.1 heavyweight in the world with three belts, Tyson [Fury] is retired, so No.1 and No.2 are fighting each other.”It’s the next two best heavyweights in the world in the ring together, fighting for a chance to unify the belts against Usyk.”The winner, he’s got everything.Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS”The loser is going to be very very disappointed. It’s going to be an amazing fight.”Dubois was beaten by the Ukrainian by knockout after a tough bout back in August 2023.Daniel Dubois calls out Jake PaulHe has now won his three fights since as he forced stoppages against Jarrell Miller and Filip Hrgovic.These came before his stunning knockout of AJ in September.Parker, however, has won five in a row as he hit back after he was knocked out by Joe Joyce in September 2022.His remarkable run of form has also included big wins over Zhilei Zhang and Deontay Wilder.The chance to clash with Usyk would be one of the last of his career.The Ukrainian has revealed that he will only fight two more times before he hangs up his gloves.Here is a look at the full fight card,,,Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol for the IBF, IBO, WBC and WBO light-heavyweight titlesDaniel Dubois vs Joseph Parker for the IBF heavyweight titleShakur Stevenson vs Flloyd Schofield for the WBC lightweight titleCarlos Adames vs Hamzah Sheeraz for the WBC middleweight titkeVergil Ortiz Jr vs Israil Madrimov for the interim WBC heavyweight titleZhilei Zhang vs Agit Kabayel for the interim WBC heavyweight titleJoshua Buatsi vs Callum Smith for the interim WBO light-heavyweight titleBradley Rea vs Constantino Nanga More