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    Model turned boxer Avril Mathie stuns in tiny thong bikini as she gives fans inside glimpse of her beach vacation

    BOXING star Avril Mathie dazzled fans with a social media post showcasing her vacation.The model turned boxer, 36, sent fans into a frenzy as she took to Instagram to display her time and trip to Europe. 
    Avril Mathie wowed fans with her latest social media postCredit: Instagram/avrilmathie
    Avril Mathie showcased her vacation to EuropeCredit: Instagram/avrilmathie
    Mathie shared a series of photos on her social media, showing off her activity-filled vacation.
    The Aussie fighter wowed her followers as she swam in the ocean, hiked through the mountains, rode jet skis, went to a silent dance party, and jumped off a balcony into an infinity pool overlooking the sea.
    She captioned the post reflecting the trip: 
    “A bunch of last-minute one-way tickets and saying yes to anything that sounded fun this past month turned out pretty magical.”

    Many of her 289,000 followers on the popular Meta app showered her with praise in the comments.
    One said: “Goddess of the ocean.”
    Another: “Looking good, champ!”
    A third expressed: ” So beautiful. What a Life.” 
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    A fourth stated: “That dive was scary but bada**.”
    And a fifth: “You are fricking incredible.”
    Mathie shot to fame and notoriety for her lingerie weigh-in attire and thrilling fight style.
    She began boxing as an amateur in 2012 and had 20 bouts before turning professional in 2017.
    But her talents do not stop in just the ring as she has a decorated career as a fitness model.
    Mathie won Miss Swimsuit USA International in 2014 and the $50,000 Las Vegas International Model Search a year later.
    Avril Mathie is a model turned boxerCredit: Getty
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    Boxing fans say same thing as Mike Tyson puts Francis Ngannou through gruelling workout for Tyson Fury showdown

    BOXING fans all said the same thing after seeing Francis Ngannou put through a brutal workout by Mike Tyson.The former UFC heavyweight champion has enlisted the help of Iron Mike for his controversial crossover clash with Tyson Fury next month.
    Francis Ngannou faces WBC heavyweight champ Tyson Fury in a Saudi showdown next monthCredit: GETTY
    The former UFC heavyweight king has enlisted the services of Mike Tyson for his boxing debutCredit: AFP
    Boxing fans weren’t impressed by what they saw of The Predator’s open workoutCredit: AFP
    Boxing icon Tyson has sporadically been working alongside Ngannou’s current striking coach Dewey Cooper to devise a game plan to shock the world and KO Fury.
    But fight fans were less than convinced about his chances after seeing The Predator go through the motions with the ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’.
    Footage of a tired Ngannou’s jab and straight right to the body quickly did the rounds on social media, and one viewer said: “It ain’t looking good, bruv.”
    Another said: “Mike is an old man, but he hits faster than Francis. Fury against Mike Tyson makes more sense.”
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    And another said: “Francis is too slow for Fury.”
    One remarked: “Not a good sign that 80-year-old Tyson is twice as fast as Ngannou and has better technique.”
    Another chimed in: “Mike Tyson looks like he would fare better than Francis Ngannou.”
    The clip even came to the attention of Fury’s dad, John, who didn’t mince his words when asked for his assessment of it.
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    The 59-year-old said: “I hope that’s a joke.
    “If that’s what he’s got, God help him, he’ll get smashed to bits.
    “That’s embarrassing. It’s a disgrace.”
    Cameroonian clubber Ngannou, 37, knows he’s a huge underdog going into the ten-rounder but is adamant he can pull off one of the biggest upsets in boxing history.
    The MMA man-mountain said: “My dream was always to box and to box the best.
    “This is my opportunity to make that dream come true and cement my position as the ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’.
    “All I will say to Tyson for now is he better dance in that ring.
    “Because if I touch him, he’s going to sleep.” More

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    MMA star Dakota Ditcheva opens door to fight with Amanda Serrano after boxing legend signs for PFL

    MMA star Dakota Ditcheva is open to fighting Amanda Serrano after the boxing legend signed for the Professional Fighters League. Serrano, 34, is a seven-division champion in the ring but she also has two wins and one draw in the cage.
    Dakota Ditcheva is open to fighting Amanda Serrano
    Boxing legend Serrano has signed for MMA promotion PFLCredit: Getty
    And she looks set to pick up her MMA career after signing with the PFL, a rival promotion to the UFC.
    Ditcheva, 24, is currently in the semi-final of the PFL’s European season, where a win qualifies her into the $1million global league.
    But the former Muay Thai champ would also be all ears if an offer to welcome Serrano to the PFL also presented itself.
    Ditcheva told SunSport: “I’m definitely asking about the tournament next year in the main season at flyweight for $1million, but obviously that’s not confirmed. 
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    “PFL have so many different plans at the moment, they’ve just signed Amanda Serrano and she’s my weight so I’d be up for that next year. 
    “They’re into all sorts so you never know but I’d definitely be up for doing the tournament next year or just staying busy. 
    “I’d like three fights next year. So, as long as they give me that and it works for me, then I’m not too bothered. 
    “My main focus is winning this tournament first, I want to get this belt then we’ll see what happens after that.” 
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    PFL Europe is a three-stage knockout tournament, with Ditcheva returning in this Saturday’s semis in Paris.
    The global league instead features two qualification bouts with points earned per method of victory.
    From there, the top four in each division progress to the semis and final where a title belt and winner-take-all $1m cash prize is at stake.
    But Serrano will instead feature in the PFL’s newly-launched super-fight series, which will also see Jake Paul, 26, and Francis Ngannou, 37, debut.
    So Ditcheva is eyeing a crossover mega-fight against Serrano, who she has admired from a distance over the years.
    PFL have so many different plans at the moment, they’ve just signed Amanda Serrano and she’s my weight so I’d be up for that next year! 
    She said: “I’d definitely put it out there that I’d be up for that. We’ll see what happens but Serrano is a top level boxer. It would be interesting. 
    “She fought Katie Taylor and it was a close fight and I’ve always watched Katie and never thought anybody would be on her level so that was a big stand out moment for her. 
    “I’ve admired what Serrano did in that fight and someone I’ve looked at as a top level athlete. 
    “It’s nice to see a little crossover in the sport, I’m excited to see how it works out and what they decide to do with it.” 
    Before any talk of super-fights and $1m seasons, Ditcheva first faces Cornelia Holm in the French capital.
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    She said: “I’m expecting a tough fight. She had a close fight in the first round, she got knocked down but she also gave it to the girl. 
    “I know she’ll be tough but I don’t think I’ll struggle too much against her.” 
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    I used to be KSI’s boxing trainer… he needs a miracle to beat Tommy Fury but YouTuber has got actual swingers on him

    KSI’S former boxing trainer Viddal Riley has claimed the YouTuber needs a miracle to beat Tommy Fury.The pair are set to clash at the Manchester Arena on October 14, with Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis taking place on the undercard.
    KSI’s former trainer Viddal Riley thinks he needs a miracle to beat Tommy FuryCredit: Reuters
    Fury is unbeaten in nine fights in the ringCredit: PA
    KSI, 30, has won all three of his previous pro bouts – but he has never come up against a professional.
    Fury is also unbeaten in the ring having beaten another YouTuber, Jake Paul, last time out.
    He has won nine out of nine, so Riley believes it will take a miracle for his former fight KSI to beat him.
    He told T-Bone BXC: “Tommy should win. He’s supposed to win. JJ’s doing a miracle by winning, and anyone who says anything different is lying.
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    “It’s a miracle for JJ to win but miracles happen man.
    “The one thing that I always say is JJ is hard, he’s got actual swingers on him.
    “And when you have that, you’ve got a chance. You always have a chance.”
    But KSI does not share that view and vowed to “ruin” Fury’s life.
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    Ahead of the fight, he said: “I’ve said several things to him and he knows that October 14 he’s the b*****d child.
    “He’s the child that no one really cared about in the Fury family and when I come through and knock him out repeatedly, it’s over man.
    “Like when I literally ruin your life bro, it’s done. And I’ll be the man to do it, and I can’t wait.
    “And I’ll do it with a smile.” More

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    Elle Brooke stuns fans dressed as cowgirl as naughty OnlyFans boxer says ‘this isn’t just my favourite outfit’

    ELLE BROOKE has sent fans into meltdown as she stunned while dressed as a cowgirl.The OnlyFans-star-turned boxer flew to Nashville for the sexy shoot as she embraced American culture.
    Elle Brooke wowed as a sexy cowgirlCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
    She donned a tight outfit in NashvilleCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
    The OnlyFans star is also an influencer boxerCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
    The beauty hinted at more stunning outfits in the futureCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
    Elle donned a figure-hugging blue top that flaunted her curves.
    She partnered it with a short white skirt and matching cowgirl boots.
    The costume was complete with a hat as Elle joked on Instagram: “Cowgirl isn’t just my fav outfit x.”
    But many of her fans thought the 25-year-old could not get any better.
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    One adoring follower said: “For a British gal you rock that cowgirl look pretty well.”
    Another commented: “The fit is everything.”
    A third added: “Looking amazing wow.”
    Elle is no stranger to leaving many besotted, recently catching the eye as she flashed her bum in tight shorts.
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    Elle Brooke is no stranger to leaving her fans in aweCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
    She has 802,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
    And the blonde bombshell also looked incredible as she stripped down to lingerie.
    Elle is hoping to fight AJ Bunker next after she beat Little Bellsy.
    The Misfits boxer gatecrashed the ring after the bout to demand a chance to come up against her.
    However, the ex-Love Island star refused to be drawn in as she instead demanded a rematch with Astrid Wett, who beat her back in March.
    Elle is hoping to face AJ Bunker nextCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
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    Dana White hits out at Showtime boss in X-rated blast with boxing set for major TV channel change in US

    DANA WHITE has reacted to reports of Showtime Boxing’s demise and said ‘it’s about time that s***** product is off the air’.The UFC CEO said “F*** Espinoza” as he called out Showtime boss Stephan Espinoza over a potential major TV channel change for boxing in the US.
    Dana White has blasted Showtime Boxing boss Stephan EspinozaCredit: Getty
    White and Espinoza had a close relationship as the pair worked together in 2017 to promote the Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather fight.
    The fight was a success after selling a mammoth amount of pay-per-view sales and making the pair a tremendous amount of money.
    Despite their financial victory, the two have a strained relationship and have had many bust-ups since.
    White opened up about his feelings on Showtime reportedly leaving the boxing game entirely at a recent post-fight press conference for ‘Dana White’s Contender Series’.
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    He did not appear to be overly distressed by the idea of the channel’s demise.
    White said: “That’s incredibly unfortunate. The production of that show is fantastic, the guy who runs Showtime Boxing is a great human being. It’s unfortunate to hear this.”
    But then White made fun of the situation and cursed Espinoza and his TV network.
    He added: “F*** Espinoza. It’s about time that S***** product was off the air.”
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    Earlier this year Showtime ended its 47-year-old standalone identity as a premium cable channel by becoming part of Paramount+.
    The takeover of the company may mean the end of Showtime Boxing which has been running since 1986.
    For boxing fans a major TV channel change could be on its way if Paramount+ choose to end the streaming service.
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    John Fury explains how he would beat Mike Tyson as he talks up huge fight on Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou undercard

    JOHN FURY has explained how he would beat Mike Tyson.And he hopes to secure a deal after talking up a potential huge fight against the American on the undercard of Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou.
    John Fury is hoping to take on Mike Tyson next monthCredit: Alamy
    Fury is confident he can beat Iron Mike in the ringCredit: AFP
    Fight fans are waiting for October 28th with bated breath as world heavyweight boxing champion Fury and UFC legend Ngannou take to the ring in Saudi Arabia.
    The exhibition clash will confirm who the best fighter on the planet is.
    And both men are training their socks off to be in the best shape possible.
    Fury is continuing to work with SugarHill Steward, while also employing strength and conditioning coach Kristian Blacklock.
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    As for Ngannou, he has hired legendary boxer Tyson to guide him to victory.
    But Fury’s dad John is hoping to arrange a late fight on his son’s undercard against Iron Mike.
    And the Gypsy King’s father is confident of victory.
    He said: “I’m definitely not teasing. I want to fight him.
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    Fury hopes to get on the undercard of son Tyson vs Francis NgannouCredit: Getty
    “Win, lose or draw, I will fight Mike Tyson, don’t you worry about that. I know the Saudis can make it happen.
    “I had eight wins, I beat the Italian heavyweight champ, he was six foot seven, 18 stone, I beat him, the man who beat Tyson.
    “Kevin McBride stopped Tyson Michael Murray stopped McBride and I stopped Murray. So I am in with a chance.
    “He’s f****d and I’m f****d, but I think that I am in a little bit of a better condition than him and I know that I am every bit as strong as him.
    “If he chins me, he chins me, but I’ll try and chin him also.” More

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    Prichard Colon’s mum provides health update on son as former boxer filmed brushing his teeth and attending truck rally

    PRICHARD COLON’S mother Nieves has given an update on her son’s health as she shares some new videos of the former boxer. Nieves shared two videos of Colon as he attended a truck rally and appeared to take a positive step in being able to brush his own teeth.
    Prichard Colon could be seen enjoying a truck rally in a new videoCredit: Facebook/Prichard colón
    His mother also shared an encouraging video of him brushing his own teethCredit: Facebook/Prichard colón
    Colon suffered a bleed to the brain during a fight with Terrel Williams in 2015Credit: Getty
    The first video was captioned “Enjoying life” and was shared on Facebook to an array of different positive messages in the comments section.
    It showed Colon watching as trucks passed him by at a truck rally with the 31-year-old seemingly enjoying himself.
    While the second video was an update on his health with the caption “I can brush now”, showing that the former super welterweight is now able to brush his own teeth following his horror accident.
    Colon suffered a brain bleed back in 2015 during a fight with Terrel Williams.
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    The incident saw part of his skull collapse due to repeated blows to the back of the head during the bout.
    He sadly went into a coma for 221 days, but has since been looked after at Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital in Orange Park, Florida.
    His mother now regularly shares updates of hid progress as he works towards recovering as much as he possibly can.
    She recently shared a video of Colon on his 31st birthday where she gave him a cupcake with a candle on it.
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    He also received a signed boxing glove from rapper Daddy Yankee.
    There is always outpouring of support and love for Colon whenever Nieves shares new updates on his progress.
    Deontay Wilder has previously spoken out on the American born fighter and broke down in tears when discussing what happened to him in 2015.
    Deontay Wilder broke down in tears when speaking about Colon previouslyCredit: AFP More