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    UFC fans say ‘vintage’ Conor McGregor is ‘BACK’ after MMA and boxing sparring with Irish star Ian Machado Garry

    CONOR McGREGOR called on the help of fellow Irish star Ian Machado Garry as he looks to build towards his UFC comeback. McGregor is training hard for his proposed return to the octagon, having been sidelined since July 2021.
    Ian Machado Garry and Conor McGregor in sparringCredit: Instagram @thenotoriousmma
    The boxing took place in CrumlinCredit: Instagram @thenotoriousmma
    McGregor is training for his UFC returnCredit: Instagram @thenotoriousmma
    And he ramped up his work by sparring rising welterweight contender Garry with boxing and MMA rounds.
    He posted a series of images and footage of the sessions to leave fans in awe as one said: “The karate stance and fluidity is back.”
    Another added: “The last kick is vintage McGregor”
    McGregor, 35, is yet to fight since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier in the first round of their trilogy bout.
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    He is set to face Michael Chandler, 37, next after the pair coached on The Ultimate Fighter together.
    But McGregor has been out of the UFC’s all-year round random United States Anti-Doping Agency testing.
    And in order to return, he would be required to complete six months of clean USADA testing unless given an exemption, throwing his chances of a fight this year into doubt.
    Garry, 25, meanwhile is building towards a title shot having recently moved to 13-0 after beating Neil Magny.
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    He was motivated into a career in MMA after watching McGregor’s meteoric rise in the sport.
    And Garry revealed he even even has a tattoo which was inspired by his hero.
    He told Sporting Post: “I always like to get a tattoo before and after a fight because I want something physical to connect in time with a memory, with moments that are powerful for me.
    “I don’t have a lot of time to get tattoos, so there’s only a certain window I can use to get them. And I want every single tattoo that I have to have a lot of meaning.
    “The daisy tattoo is because I made my UFC debut at Madison Square Garden at 23 years of age, and for me that was a massive dream come true. To be 23 and fighting for the UFC at MSG.
    “And I won by first round knockout and Conor McGregor jumped on Twitter, and he said: ‘Ian, you little f**king Daisy.’
    “And I went, that’s it, I’m going to get a little daisy tattoo and get it on the right hand that I cracked the opponent with.”
    “My relationship with Conor is the same as everybody else who is a fan of him.
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    “I am 110 per cent emotionally invested in anything that man did in the cage and I’m excited to see him back.
    “And I hope that we can share a card together, and I can chop it up in person with them. That would be a dream come true.”
    McGregor and Garry have a debriefCredit: Instagram @thenotoriousmma
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    Tyson Fury called out by forgotten heavyweight Mahmoud Charr after being ordered into title fight with Jarrell Miller

    TYSON FURY has been called out by forgotten heavyweight Mahmoud Charr following the announcement of his title fight. Daniel Dubois formerly held the WBA’s secondary “regular” belt until he unified it with Oleksandr Usyk’s full version.
    Jarrell Miller with Tyson FuryCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Mahmoud Charr is set to fight Jarrell Miller nextCredit: Getty
    Usyk prevailed to also retain his IBF and WBO straps but the WBA have since ordered Charr to fight Jarrell Miller for their trinket title.
    The pair are now set to contend for the gold in either Nigeria or Las Vegas and Charr has set his sights on fighting Fury afterwards.
    He told Sky Sports: “I will beat Miller and want to move to Tyson Fury.
    “Fury and me, it will be the best fight right now in heavyweight entertainment.
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    “I am always looking to fight the best, this is Fury right now.”
    Miller, 35, was banned for two years following two separate doping scandals but he has had three comeback bouts since.
    Charr, 38, meanwhile had four years out from 2017-2021 but he has a trio of wins to his name also.
    Despite eyeing Fury, 35, in the future the veteran heavyweight insisted Anthony Joshua, 33, does not fall in his plans.
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    Charr added: “Many people tell me, fight Anthony Joshua after that. Really I am not interested in fighting him.
    “I want legacy. If want to be the best, I need to beat the best. Tyson Fury is my focus, nothing else.
    “I know AJ is money but money doesn’t attract me. Legacy is the goal.”
    Anthony Joshua after beating Robert HeleniusCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More

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    Boxing ring girl Apollonia Llewellyn risks Instagram ban with busty display in see-through lace outfit

    APOLLONIA LLEWELLYN is continuing to enjoy her sunmer holidays – and her fans are enjoying them too.The influencer is currently in Santorini, Greece, where she has been spending a lot of time.
    The influencer risked an Instagram ban with her latest snapsCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    As the outfit left very little to the imaginationCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    Apollonia is currently in Santorini, GreeceCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    She rose to fame during KSI’s fight against Joe FournierCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    She posted a snap from the holiday in a matching sequin top and skirt by the pool.
    It was accompanied by the caption: “Sunset swim.”
    Llewellyn rose to fame as part of KSI’s Misfits boxing agency.
    She caught the eye as a ring girl during the YouTuber’s boxing match against Joe Fournier in May.
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    After shooting to fame, she has garnered a considerable social media following.
    The influencer now boasts 565,000 followers on Instagram and nearly 700k on TikTok – but she risked getting banned from the former with latest post which almost bares all.
    Fans were quick to heap praise on her latest snap from her holiday to the luxurious Santorini.
    One fan said: “So gorgeous.”
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    Llewellyn has spent the last few months in SantoriniCredit: Instagram / @apolloniallewellyn
    Another wrote: “Love the look.”
    A third wrote: “Beyond beautiful.”
    While a fourth added: “Obsessed.”
    A fifth chimed in: “Such a babe.”
    Prior to Apollonia’s work as a ring girl, she was also a Page 3 model – where she earned the nickname Barbi.
    The influencer has 565,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
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    Jake Paul promises he will make huge KSI grudge match happen but says rival is ‘hiding’ from fight

    JAKE PAUL has promised to make sure he finally fights KSI but claimed his rival is hiding behind contract clauses. The YouTubers-turned boxers have rivalled ever since KSI beat Jake’s brother Logan in their 2019 rematch following their draw a year earlier.
    Jake Paul has promised to make sure he finally fights KSICredit: Getty
    KSI has been accused of ‘hiding’ from fighting Jake PaulCredit: Reuters
    But KSI has since teamed up with Logan to form the surging drinks company Prime – which has caused friction with Jake.
    It has set the stage for the mother of all grudge matches in the influencer boxing space but no deal has been struck.
    And while speaking to Twitch streamer Adin Ross, Jake claimed there is only one man to blame for that.
    He said: “It’s gonna happen, it I mean it has to happen. It has to happen, we’ll make it happen, for sure.
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    “I’ve been trying to do it, man. He then goes online and like lies about it. Certain clauses and stuff.
    “What happens in boxing is if they don’t really want to do it, they just hide behind all these crazy clauses to make it seem like it’s the contract that’s holding everything up but really it’s the person who doesn’t want to do it.
    “And it’s like look, I’ve fought everybody, every single time. Anyone who asks to fight me, I did the deal, I made it happen.
    “They want ten round? OK, cool. They want this? OK, let’s f***ing do it. So I make these fights happen back to back to back to back for past three-and-a-half years.
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    “And people think that I’m the one that wouldn’t make it happen? It’s like, come on guys let’s be realistic here.
    “And I told them, I’ll do it in the UK, you can be the A-side, I don’t give a f*** about any of that.
    “So it’s like, where is the contract hold up? Oh no, you just don’t want to do it.”
    KSI’s manager Mams Taylor hit back: “Does this guy actually ever stop lying? It’s so natural to him it’s scary.”
    Jake, 26, was beaten for the first time in February, losing a split-decision to Tommy Fury, 24, in Saudi Arabia.
    But he snubbed a rematch to instead return in August to beat ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 38, over ten rounds.
    Now Fury is set to fight KSI, 30, on October 14 in Manchester with Jake set to be in attendance with Logan, 28, fighting on the undercard.
    KSI facing off with Tommy FuryCredit: PA More

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    Conor McGregor ‘bets $200,000’ on training partner Dillon Danis to beat Logan Paul amid YouTuber’s offer of $2m wager

    LOGAN PAUL claims Conor McGregor has bet $200,000 on Dillon Danis to beat him – but ignored his offer of a $2million wager. McGregor’s training partner and friend Danis makes his boxing debut against the YouTube star on October 14 in Manchester.
    Dillon Danis with training partner Conor McGregor
    Logan Paul ahead of his fight with DanisCredit: @LoganPaul

    Paul initially called out McGregor to bet $1m (£800,000) on the outcome but he then doubled the terms.
    The American, 28, is yet to hear back but claimed the UFC legend, 35, has put a bet worth around £160,000 down at the bookies.
    Paul said: “He’s not behind Dillon, bro.
    “If he was behind Dillon he’d take my $1m bet, there’s a reason he completely ghosted me.
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    “Dillon mentioned that Conor put money on him in the face-to-face, he goes, ‘Conor put $200k on me.’
    “And I’m like, ‘Then why wouldn’t he take my f***ing bet then. Conor knows, bro, he doesn’t believe in his fighter, his fighter doesn’t believe in himself, when I look at Dillon I see a broken individual.
    “If he thinks he’s broken now? Wait until October 14, I’m going to break him entirely.”
    McGregor is set to train with Danis, 30, ahead of the bout, which acts as co-headliner to KSI’s fight against Tommy Fury.
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    And Paul upped the ante with his wager during an episode of comedian Andrew Schulz’s podcast.
    He said: “I asked Dillon about it in the face-to-face I was like, ‘Where’s Daddy Conor, your f***ing boy, if he’s so confident in you?’
    “He goes, ‘Don’t worry about that, blah blah.’ He has no answer. Conor, you know what?
    “I’ll tell you what Mr Moneybags, I’m going to make this more interesting for you, how about we double it?
    “We make it $2m – $2m says I beat your boy Dillon Danis. I know you’re going to see this clip, you’re coaching him, guiding him, he’s definitely going to show up?
    “F*** you, both of you are all bark, no bite. $2m says I beat your boy and I’ll send you the contract tomorrow.
    “But I guarantee you he’s not going to respond. All bark, no bite, both of them.”
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    I’ve fought Tyson Fury three times and he will beat Francis Ngannou… but he will get DROPPED by ex-UFC star

    TYSON FURY has been backed by his former opponent to beat Francis Ngannou – but only after taking a trip to the canvas. The unbeaten heavyweight world champion faces ex-UFC star Ngannou on October 28 in Saudi Arabia.
    Tyson Fury with Francis NgannouCredit: BT SPORTS
    Fury, 35, comes into the bout having last stopped Derek Chisora, 39, in December, the third time he beat his British rival.
    And Chisora is picking the Gypsy King to beat Ngannou, 37, but warned he could have to get up from the floor first.
    He told SecondsOut: “Tyson is going to win it, but I think Tyson is going to get dropped by Ngannou.”
    Ngannou is set to make the move from the MMA cage to the boxing ring following his UFC departure.
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    And Fury’s dad John expects the former UFC champion to bring every ounce of his rugged martial arts style into the bout.
    He told Seconds Out via Freebets.com: “I hold him in the highest esteem and the highest regard.
    “He’s world champion at his game, he’s taking on the best in the world, taking it seriously and I do believe he’s going to bring the smoke.
    “I’m expecting Tyson to come out with a broken leg or a broken arm.
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    “He’s not going to come out unscathed and I’m glad they’re paying him well because if they weren’t paying him well I wouldn’t put him in against Francis Ngannou.
    “He’s going to get knocked about, Tyson, and he knows that, exhibition my backside – they’re going to kill each other them pair.”
    Ngannou has called on the help of American legend Mike Tyson – who John named his son after – for his boxing debut.

    Iron Mike has been helping train the Cameroonian in his Las Vegas camp.
    And John said: “Bare in mind he’s got Mike Tyson there and he wants to impress Mike Tyson.
    “And then Tyson [Fury] has got an ego as big as Morecambe so the stage is set for a battle royal.
    “He couldn’t have a better mentor in his camp than the great Mike Tyson, I’m sure Mike will show him the boxing moves he needs.”
    John Fury with his son Tyson FuryCredit: Alamy More

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    Iranian weightlifter Mostafa Rajaei banned for LIFE after ‘unforgivably’ shaking hands with Israeli opponent

    AN Iranian weightlifter has been banned for LIFE.That’s after “unforgivably” shaking hands with an Israeli opponent.
    Iranian weightlifter Mostafa Rajaei has been banned for lifeCredit: IMWA World Masters Weightlifting Championship
    He went against strict rules by shaking hands with an Israeli athleteCredit: IMWA World Masters Weightlifting Championship
    Mostafa Rajaei was axed by Iran despite finishing second at the World Masters Weightlifting Championships in Poland behind Austria’s Sargis Martirosjan.
    He managed an incredible world record for the clean-and-jerk with a lift of 430lbs – beating the previous record by 2lbs.
    However, Rajaei’s feat was quickly forgotten by compatriots after he shook hands with third-place athlete Maksim Svirsky, who hails from Israel.
    Iran does not recognise its Middle Eastern neighbour.
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    And all contact between Iranian and Israeli athletes is strictly prohibited.
    Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ordered Iranians “not to shake hands with a representative of the (Israeli) criminal regime to obtain a medal”.
    As a result, Rajaei has been issued with a lifetime ban by Iran’s Weightlifting Federation for his “unforgiveable” act.
    Head coach Hamid Salehinia has also been fired, while the committee for veteran Iranian weightlifters has been dissolved.
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    Rajaei finished third at the World Masters Weightlifting ChampionshipsCredit: IMWA World Masters Weightlifting Championship
    A statement read: “The weightlifting federation bans athlete Mostafa Rajaei for life from entering all sports facilities in the country and dismisses the head of the delegation for the competition, Hamid Salehinia.
    “[Rajaei] crossed the red lines of the Islamic Republic [after being] sent with the support of the federation.”
    Speaking before his ban was issued, Rajaei said of his second-place finish: “I could not work well because of the pain in my elbow.
    “But in the two beats of God and gratitude, I became the first, and moved the world record by one kilogram (2lbs).
    “I came in second overall. Thanks to all dears who helped me in this way.” More

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    Inside Jessica Ennis-Hill’s World Championships as she dazzles viewers with bold outfits and gets fright from big spider

    THE World Athletics Championships are over for another two years with the best in the world fighting tooth and nail for gold.But for BBC viewers, there was one major winner: Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill.
    Jessica Ennis-Hill emerged as a real fan favourite for her coverage of the World Athletics Championships in BudapestCredit: INSTAGRAM @jessicaennishill
    Ennis-Hill stunned BBC viewers with a string of bold outfits during the eight-day competitionCredit: INSTAGRAM @jessicaennishill
    The Olympic champion, 37, jetted out to Budapest, Hungary as part of the Beeb’s coverage of the eight-day athletics extravaganza.
    Ennis-Hill is a three-time world champion heptathlete herself, so is more than qualified to run the rule over the event.
    But more often than not it was her behind-the-scenes antics that left fans in awe.
    As well as tuning into the BBC’s coverage, Ennis-Hill posted daily photo updates for her 409,000 Instagram followers.
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    SunSport takes a look inside the week that was…
    Day 1
    Ennis-Hill kicked off the eight-day festival of sport wearing a sheer skin-coloured top and white trousers for the day.
    And she changed into a a stylish, pink, button-down dress for the evening session.
    She captioned her post: “Wow what a day! Talk about the highs and lows of sport!”
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    Ennis-Hill stunned fans with her outfit choice for day oneCredit: INSTAGRAM @jessicaennishill
    Ennis-Hill changed into a pink dress for the evening sessionCredit: INSTAGRAM @jessicaennishill
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    Day 2
    The second day of the festivities saw Ennis-Hill don a flowing summer dress, with fans loving the look.
    The Olympic legend captioned her upload: “Day 2 absolutely delivered on heat, drama and more medals for Great Britain. @bbcsport at its best.”
    Followers were left awestruck by her outfit, with hoards of ‘fire’ emojis littering the replies.
    Ennis-Hill didn’t disappoint with her outfit for the second day of the championshipsCredit: INSTAGRAM @jessicaennishill
    Day 3
    Next day, fans saw both sides of Ennis-Hill – the pundit and the athlete.
    The British icon donned her old athletics gear for a multi-event convention in the day.
    But she swapped it for a stunning cream dress for the evening on the BBC.
    The excited legend shared the snaps, captioned: “Day 3 I dedicate to the multi-eventers past, present and future.
    “We’re a unique bunch who can’t settle for one event, are fiercely competitive but who respect each other immensely.
    “Heptathlon & Decathlon (heart emoji). Proud.”
    Ennis-Hill threw back on her training gear for a multi-event discussionCredit: INSTAGRAM @jessicaennishill
    Ennis-Hill wore a cream dress and posed with multi-event legends Katerina Johnson-Thompson and Denise LewisCredit: INSTAGRAM @jessicaennishill
    Day 4
    Day four saw the patriot in Ennis-Hill come out.
    The Team GB icon paired a red top with a flowing, blue maxi skirt – leaving her fellow legends stunned.
    Middle-distance running legend Dame Kelly Holmes commented: “Ooh looking fab”, while Gabby Logan commented with heart-eyes emojis.
    Ennis-Hill simply captioned her post “Day four” complete with red and blues hearts and a Union Flag.
    Ennis-Hill supported the Brits with a red and blue ensembleCredit: Instagram @jessicaennishill
    Day 5
    The next day saw the temperature cranked up a notch in Budapest.
    Ennis-Hill paired a dark top with light trousers while desperately trying to keep cool with a handheld fan.
    But one fan pointed out: “That fan can’t put out your flame.”
    Ennis-Hill wore a dark top and light trousers as she battled the heat with a handheld fanCredit: Instagram @jessicaennishill
    She desperately tried to remain cool with a mini fan and shared a video on InstagramCredit: Instagram @jessicaennishill
    Day 6
    Day 6 came and Ennis-Hill thrilled fans with another elegant get-up.
    The heptathlon legend wore an all-sky-blue outfit for the day’s drama.
    She captioned her post: “Day 6 saw some more great action on the track & field. This World Championships just keeps on giving.”
    Ennis-Hill wore an all-blue outfit for day six’s action
    Day 7
    The end of the week led to a scare for Ennis-Hill – decked out in a black-and-white top and white trousers.
    The championships’ mascot – Youhuu the racka sheep – dangled a fake, yet enormous, spider over her and Denise Lewis’ heads.
    Ennis-Hill clutched her chest and tried to stay clam until the black arachnid – complete with bright green and red blotches – had disappeared.
    She captioned the upload: “Day 7… Fun & Games in the studio with the mascot Youhuu.
    “I’m literally terrified of spiders.”
    In the evening, Ennis-Hill sported a flowing, dark pink maxi dress – leaving fans’ jaws on the floor.
    Ennis-Hill was taunted by the championships’ mascot Youhuu flailing a spider on a stringCredit: Instagram @jessicaennishill
    Ennis-Hill clutched her chest and gasped as the spider dangled overheadCredit: Instagram @jessicaennishill
    Ennis-Hill had mascot Youhuu the racka sheep to thank for the spider prankCredit: INSTAGRAM @jessicaennishill
    Ennis-Hill wore a stunning pink maxi dress for the evening sessionCredit: Instagram @jessicaennishill
    Day 8
    The final day saw Ennis-Hill wear a colourful blue and yellow ensemble for the morning session.
    The evening saw her team up with Gabby Logan and Denise Logan by wearing a stunning, figure-hugging green dress.
    And she brought down the curtain on the event by wearing a floaty, yellow dress – captioning her upload with a sweet message.
    Ennis-Hill wrote: “It’s a wrap… this World Championships has delivered on all levels.
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    “Showcasing the athletes journeys, the highs and lows of sport and everything in between.
    “Thank you @bbcsport for letting me be part of such a fabulous team capturing the moments.”
    Ennis-Hill paired a yellow top with blue bottoms for the final morning sessionCredit: Instagram @jessicaennishill
    Ennis-Hill wore a figure-hugging green dress in the evening alongside Gabby Logan and Denise Lewis
    Ennis-Hill waved goodbye to Budapest in a stunning yellow dressCredit: Instagram @jessicaennishill More