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    Stunning Sydney Thomas’ rise to fame from unknown model to ring girl superstardom and lucrative job offers

    SYDNEY Thomas has become one of the most popular stars at the minute – and her path has led to her stardom.The 21-year-old went viral during Netflix’s coverage of the boxing fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson earlier this month.Sydney Thomas has been a viral sensation since her ring girl appearance during the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boutThomas turned 21 on TuesdayCredit: INSTAGRAM @iamsydneythomasThomas turned heads recently for her appearance at an NFL gameCredit: X/itssydneythomasThomas was on duty during the Youtuber Paul’s win over the 58-year-old boxing icon.And she stole the show and trended on social media for her appearance in the ring at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.Thomas gained hundreds of thousands of followers as a result.It was just the second time that she stepped into the ring.Thomas’ rise in popularity came overnight, but her path helped her become a celebrity.She grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, and is currently a University of Alabama student.Thomas works for the St. Louis Cardinals as part of the team’s in-game hype squad.She is also a catwalk model.Most read in BoxingThomas only made her debut as a ring girl in October in Puerto Rico.This year, she joined Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions as a ring girl.Stunning Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson ring girls oil up as they share behind-the-scenes video of Netflix fight In a recent TikTok video, Thomas revealed that she studies management and entrepreneurship and that she will finish a year early next August.”I do all my classes online to be able to travel and have more flexibility in my schedule,” she added in the clip.Thomas also said in the social media video that she spends plenty of time taking care of her mind and staying in shape.”I’m very athletic,” she said. “I love health, wellness, fitness and anything that has to do with improving yourself physically, mentally and emotionally, I’m all in for.”I’m very driven with self-improvement and just becoming the best version of yourself.”Thomas recently spoke to Fox News and revealed what she plans on doing as her fame continues.”I am going to work on continuing to build what I have on my media platforms and build stronger connections with my fanbase,” she said on Wednesday.”I want to say that I changed someone’s life in a positive way.”In the meantime, Thomas regularly posts content of herself in revealing outfits, whether it’s Instagram or TikTok.She has over 1 million followers on the latter social media platform.READ MORE SUN STORIESThomas revealed to TMZ that she has been receiving countless amount of money-making opportunities and that she has numerous collaborations in the works.Thomas is a student at the University of AlabamaCredit: Instagram/iamsydneythomasThomas is a model and currently has over 1 million on TikTokCredit: Instagram/iamsydneythomas More

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    Paul Dickenson dead at 74: BBC commentator who covered Jessica Ennis-Hill’s iconic gold at London 2012 dies

    FORMER BBC Sport commentator Paul Dickenson has passed away aged 74.Dickenson, who specialised in athletics and winter sports for over two decades, died at home on Tuesday.Paul Dickenson has passed awayCredit: ALAN TOWSE/FAMOUSDickenson worked in commentary for over two decadesCredit: Action ImagesHis death was announced by the BBC on Wednesday evening.Fans took to social media to pay tribute to the man with an iconic voice.One person wrote: “Really sad to read that Paul Dickenson has died. One of my favourite commentators of all time, his voice is very much missed.”While another commented: “Just seen the very sad news that Paul Dickenson has passed away.READ MORE IN SPORT”Having grown up listening to him, it took me a while to pluck up the courage to talk to him when I was first starting out but, once I did, he was always very supportive and just great company.”Dickenson commentated on every Summer and Winter Olympic Games between 1992 and 2014.He is one of only five BBC commentators to call Team GB gold medals in both the Summer and Winter Olympics.In 2012 he commentated on Jessica Ennis-Hill’s iconic gold medal in the Olympic heptathlon.Most read in AthleticsDickenson commentated on Jessica Ennis-Hill’s heptathlon gold at London 2012Credit: ReutersHis final commentary for the BBC was Lizzy Yarnold’s gold at the 2014 Winter Olympics in SochiCredit: PA:Press AssociationHis last BBC commentary took place when Lizzy Yarnold won her skeleton gold at Sochi 2014.Before taking up a role in commentary, Dickenson was an Olympic hammerthrower.He represented Great Britain at two successive Olympic games starting in 1976.His best Olympic result was finishing in 14th place that year, where he threw 68.52 metres.Dickenson also commentated on World’s Strongest Man and Superstars, a TV sports competition. More

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    Misfits Boxing 19 full card – how to watch The Supercard bill from Qatar

    SLIM and AnEsonGib will finally settle their influencer boxing feud at the top of a thrilling Misfits bill – but the undercard is most certainly worth the watch too.Gib’s only defeat came early on in his career during a 2020 bout against the Problem Child, Jake Paul.AnEsonGib’s only defeat was against Jake PaulCredit: Getty Images – GettySince then, the YouTube star has gone on to win four consecutive matches, including doing the double over bitter rival Austin McBroom and most recently beating Jarvis unanimously.Elsewhere, Slim has quickly established himself as one of the best fighters on the influencer scene and he proved this once again after impressively slaying Salt Papi in 2023.This is expected to be an absolute slugfest in Qatar following the war of words between these two stars.But there are several thrilling fights taking place on the undercard before the main event.Read more on MisFits BoxingAnd it KSI’s younger brother Deji.What is the Misfits 19 full card?Filipino-English TikToker Salt Papi is set to go up against British YouTube star King Kenny.KSI’s superstar brother Deji has also been drafted on the huge Misfits card.The show starts at 3pm at UK time/ 10am ET with the main event ring walks scheduled for approximately 10.45pm UK time/ 5.45pm ET.Most read in BoxingHere is the FULL card:AnEsonGib vs Slim AlbaherSalt Papi vs King KennyHS Tikky Tokky vs Masai WarriorDeji vs Dawood SavageJarvis vs Ben WilliamsNichLmao vs Warren SpencerLil CraCra vs YuddyGangTVChase DeMoor vs KelzLuis Alcaraz Pineda vs SwarmzAmir Anderson vs NeerajHow can I watch Misfits 19 full card?The incredible Misfits card in Qatar will be shown LIVE on DAZN.For fans who are not subscribed, there are three DAZN plans to choose from: Monthly Saver which cost £9.99 per monthFlexible Pass which is £19.99 per monthAnnual Super Saver which is £99 upfront for the whole yearWhat has been said?Slim believes he is going to inflict some serious pain on AnEsonGib in this huge fight.The social media star said: “Everything I say, I back up with my heart and soul. “You can’t make no s*** up, this ain’t no act. I’m gonna hurt this kid very. very badly. READ MORE SUN STORIES”So make sure you tune in and buy the pay-per-view.”You little b**** waited five years and you made the biggest mistake of your life because I’m on a whole different level right now.” More

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    Johnny Fisher vs Dave Allen: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, full card as Big John’s son defends unbeaten streak

    JOHNNY FISHER looks to defend his 12-fight unbeaten run as he takes on fellow Brit and formerly retired Dave Allen.The Romford Bull enters the bout less experienced than Dave Allen but with huge potential, 11 knockouts, and a perfect record thus far.Johnny Fisher poses after claiming a first-round TKO victory against Alen Babic – he fights Dave Allen on the Fury-Usyk 2 undercardCredit: GettyDave Allen holds a 23-6-2 record with 18 knockouts – taking part in more than twice as many fights as Fisher. Nonetheless, Fisher, son of TikTok star Big John, has only completed two rounds in 2024 winning both of his previous two fights with first-round knockouts.Allen also won his previous two fights, claiming victories over Amine Boucetta and Jake Darnell via points.The fight is set up to be part of a blockbuster card headlined by Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2.When is Johnny Fisher vs Dave Allen?Fisher’s clash with Allen will take place on Saturday, December 21.The bout will be held at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh.The all-Brit clash is part of a stacked card for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2.Fight times will be confirmed a week before the fight but the main card, including Fisher vs Allen, begins 7pm UK time.What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?Fisher vs Allen will be available worldwide on DAZN Pay-Per-View.TNT Sports and Sky Sports are also expected to broadcast the fight.The first PPV cost £19.99 and although it hasn’t been announced, it is expected to be the same price point.However, SunSport is offering LIVE COVERAGE of the entire event with our rolling blog.Full cardOleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury, for Usyk’s WBA, WBC and WBO heavyweight titlesSerhii Bohachuk vs. Israil MadrimovMoses Itauma vs. Demsey McKeanJohnny Fisher vs. Dave AllenDennis McCann vs. Peter McGrail, for McCann’s European super bantamweight titleIsaac Lowe vs. Lee McGregor More

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    Gary Neville called out by ex-UFC star for fight after ‘Twitter beef’ between pair & he also wants Cristiano Ronaldo

    FORMER Man Utd stars Gary Neville and Cristiano Ronaldo have been called out by former UFC star Darren Till.Till – who enters the boxing ring to face Tommy Fury in January – alleged that he’d previously engaged in “Twitter beef” with Neville, 49.Gary Neville has been ‘called’ into the ring by a social media foeTommy Fury’s next opponent former UFC star Darren Till wants to fight Neville nextCristiano Ronaldo was bizarrely called out by Till tooRonaldo and Neville won multiple trophies together during their six corresponding years at Manchester UnitedDespite never revealing his intent to either box or step foot in the MMA cage, Neville has found himself at the heart of a callout from The Gorilla.Till, who supports Liverpool, featured on Speaking to Norske Bettingsider where he was asked who he’d love to fight next after Fury.He said: “Gary Neville because me and him have had a Twitter beef. He doesn’t like me. Got a little bit of beef with Gary.”I don’t hate the guy. But yeah, it’d probably be Gary Neville or Cristiano Ronaldo.READ MORE SPORT NEWS”Because he seems like a big, tough fellow, Cristiano. I’d like to see his speed and his power. Seems like a very explosive man.“He’s obviously ripped to the gills, isn’t he? You know, he doesn’t drink Coca-Cola or anything like that. I need to take a leaf out of his book.”Ronaldo, 39, seems to be a fan of both boxing and MMA and was recently embroiled in an X exchange of his own with UFC Featherweight champion Ilia Topuria.The five-time Ballon d’Or winner explained how he thought Topuria “speaks too much” when talking to former UFC Heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou at a PFL event last month.Most read in BoxingFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSBut Till will need to deal with Tyson Fury’s youngest brother before he sets his sights on fighting any former Man Utd players.Till is set to face the former Love Island star, 25, at the Co-Op Live in Manchester on January 18 in what will be his first-ever professional boxing bout.Tommy Fury and Darren Till clash at Misfits Boxing press conference He defeated Mohammad Mutie earlier this year in an exhibition fight.Fury and Till went toe-to-toe at a launch press conference earlier this month with security forced to step in. Till had threatened to kick Fury in the face if he was losing the fight. He said: “At the end of the day, I can’t beat you, I’ll just kick you in the face in there.”How about that? I’m a proper fighter, not a boxer. I don’t walk in a room like this and see boxing and go, ‘s***.’ I walk in, no one here is a threat to me”.Fury’s famously volatile dad John responded by chucking water at Till – sparking wild scenes on stage.Former UFC star Till hurdled insults at the Fury’s earlier this monthTommy Fury also blasted TillBefore John Fury drew criticism for his part to playThe 31-year-old Liverpudlian was quick to burst on to the scene in the UFC after signing with the MMA organisation back in 2015.He racked up wins over Donald Cerrone and Stephen Thompson before suffering the first defeat of his career against Tyron Woodley back in 2018. READ MORE SUN STORIESAfter that, the Brit only won once inside the Octagon – a decision victory over Kelvin Gastelum in 2019. Last year, Till decided to part ways with the UFC off the back of three straight defeats. More

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    Watch moment Misfits Boxing weigh-in descends into chaos as Slim Albaher SLAPS rival AnEsonGib before Qatar grudge fight

    MISFITS BOXING rivals AnEsonGib and Slim Albaher got their hand on each other early during a chaotic weigh-in. The pair headline in Qatar tomorrow night on DAZN PPV after years of bitter feuding. AnEsonGib clashing on stage with Slim AlbaherSlim aims a slap Gib’s wayAnd tempers threatened to boil over just 24 hours from fight night as they came face-to-face for the final time. AnEsonGib – real name Ali Loui Al-Fakri and nicknamed Gib – shoved American Slim sparking security to get between the pair. But when they were brought back eye-to-eye once more it was Slim this time who aimed a slap Gib’s way causing yet more carnage on stage. Slim, 28, is a middleweight champion of Misfits, which is co-founded by YouTube superstar KSI as a home to celebrity-style crossover bouts. READ MORE IN boxingGib branded the 7-0 unbeaten New Yorker “skinny” but Slim hit back: “That’s what the last seven guys said and they all ended up knocked out. “He will end up knocked out tomorrow night, I promise you that. That dude is too slow, he’s got no reflexes, he’s got no balance. “He’s going to find out what real skill is tomorrow night. Boxing is not a bodybuilding competition.” Gib, 28, said: “My body is built for war it’s built for fighting and that’s from reps in the gym. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I manoeuvred his neck, I saw him tweak, his slap was weak and we’re ready to dust him off tomorrow night.” Gib is 6-1 in the ring with his only loss coming against Jake Paul, 27, in 2020 with all wins since. KSI tells SunSport about his next fight, Donald Trump drinking Prime and Arsenal’s chances of winning the leagueAnd in a shock twist, KSI has backed Slim to DEFEAT his former friend Gib after built up tension has risen to the surface. KSI, 31, told SunSport: “Me and Gib aren’t cool, we’re not friends.”And he wants to take down Misfits. I don’t care for him. I want slim to knock him out. Slim is a company man, that’s it. Simple as that.”I’m just trying to be as real as I can be. And people call me two-faced, I see online people calling me two-faced saying like I’m a backstabber this, this that.”Whatever man, I don’t really care I’m just being true to myself. So yeah, f*** Gib and Slim let’s go!”Gib facing off with SlimCredit: misfits boxing More

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    Moses Itauma vs Demsey McKean: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, fight card as prospect fights on Fury-Usyk card

    HEAVYWEIGHT prospect Moses Itauma is set to clash Demsey McKean on December 21 as he continues his quest up the rankings.The pair will meet for the WBO Intercontinental heavyweight title on the undercard of the Oleksander Usyk vs Tyson Fury 2 mega fight.Moses Itauma will defend his WBO Intercontinental heavyweight title for the second time on the undercard of Fury vs Usyk 2Credit: GettySuper-size teenager Moses Itauma steps into the ring undefeated with a record of 10 wins and zero losses – with eight of the Brit’s 10 wins coming by way of knockout.Australian Demsey McKean boasts a record of 22-1 (14 KOs) but hasn’t returned to the ring since his loss to Filip Hrgovic in 2023.This will be the second challenge Itauma, 19, has faced since he claimed his belt in May 2024, after knocking out Ilja Mezencev in the second round.While Itauma is in better form, McKean is by far the more experienced fighter setting up a strong battle on the Fury vs Usyk 2 Reignited fight card.When is Itauma vs McKean?The Australian challenges Itauma on Saturday, December 21.The fight will take place at the Kingdom Arena, Riyadh.It is on the undercard of Fury vs Usyk 2.Fight times will be confirmed a week before the fight but the main card, including Itauma vs McKean, begins 7pm UK time.What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?Moses Itauma vs Demsey McKean will be available on DAZN Pay-Per-View worldwide, as will the undercard.TNT Sports and Sky Sports are also expected to broadcast the fight.The first PPV cost £19.99 and although it hasn’t been announced, it is expected to be the same price point.Alternatively, SunSport will have LIVE COVERAGE of the whole event with our rolling blog.Full cardOleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury – for Usyk’s WBA, WBC and WBO heavyweight titlesSerhii Bohachuk vs Israil MadrimovMoses Itauma vs Demsey McKeanJohnny Fisher vs Dave AllenDennis McCann vs Peter McGrail – for McCann’s European super bantamweight titleIsaac Lowe vs Lee McGregor More

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    I’m an unbeaten boxer and Olympic gold medallist – but I’d have more money & girls if I was 6ft 6in like Anthony Joshua

    POCKET ROCKET Galal Yafai knows he’d have more money and girls if he was a giant star like fellow golden boy Anthony Joshua – but more problems too.AJ’s iconic 2012 London triumph made him a national treasure, an instant millionaire and a heartthrob fast-tracked to heavyweight world titles.Galal Yafai believes he would have more attention if he was more like Anthony JoshuaCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunYafai claimed he would have more money if he was as tall as AJCredit: GettyHe won gold at the Tokyo OlympicsCredit: AFPHis next opponent is Sunny EdwardsCredit: GettyA decade later, 5ft 4in Birmingham ace Yafai landed the same medal in Tokyo but his flyweight status means the cash, clout and hunk-rating are on a much smaller scale.Ahead of his excellent Saturday bout with amateur rival and former sparring Sunny Edwards, the 31-year-old told SunSport: “Our weights don’t get much limelight, even though I am Olympic champion.“Back in the day little fighters got zero attention in the UK, it was always in Asia and Mexico.“There aren’t many people boxing at this weight in our country, it’s just the luck of the draw, we’re small people.READ MORE ON BOXING“If I was 6ft 6in and 17st like AJ I would be more marketable, have more money, I would have more girls chasing me – I would probably have a few more problems, come to think of it.“But these are the cards I have been dealt with, I am happy to achieve what I have, it could be a lot worse.”Yafai, like fellow fighting brothers Kal and Gamal and most other Brummie boxers, is perfectly modest.In a sport built on trash talk and empty threats, the Midlanders prefer to let their fists do the talking.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSShowtime Sunny, the 28-year-old former IBF champ, is a very different character who uses his vicious tongue and quick wit to make up for his lack of power.“I think Brummies are all just pretty down to earth,” he laughed.Inside Anthony Joshua’s amazing car collection Yafai’s brothers Gamal (left) and JKal (right) are also fightersCredit: Instagram / matchroomboxingEdwards vs Yafai full fight cardHere is a look at the full fight card for Edwards vs Yafai…Sunny Edwards vs. Galal Yafai; for vacant WBC Interim world flyweight crownConah Walker vs. Lewis Ritson; WelterweightKieron Conway vs. Ryan Kelly; for vacant Commonwealth middleweight titleCameron Vuong vs. Gavin Gwynne, LightweightHamza Uddin vs. Benn Norman; FlyweightTroy Jones vs. Michael Stephenson, for Jones’s English light heavyweight titleAaron Bowen vs. James Todd; MiddleweightIbraheem Sulaimaan vs. Marvin Solano; Super featherweightTaylor Bevan vs. Greg O’Neil; Super middleweightCallum Smith Vs. TBD; Light heavyweight“Even when I won the gold, I just wanted to move on, without too much razzamataz. I probably didn’t really know how to act.“Some fighters do like to talk s***, but that’s not really my style. If they want to do it, I am game, bring it on but I would never start it off.”Classy Yafai is more worried about a big ring than a big mouth, as he hopes a tight squared circle will help him avenge his 2015 amateur loss to super-slick Edwards.“It’s a good question,” he said about the Resorts World ring dimensions. “Hopefully it’s a small one!“The promoters decide that and they won’t want a massive one because it will encourage running around and they will want an exciting fight.”I will want a smaller ring to suit my style but I’ll take anything.”Claiming the interim WBC world title will leave Yafai one step away from the bonafide green and gold 8st bout.But he’s unlikely to wrap it around his narrow waist and parade it, just like the necklace he keeps tucked away at home and only brakes out for private inspiration.The 8-0 ace explained: “I probably should walk around with the medal around my neck but it’s just stuck at home in a box.“It’s nice to have a heavy physical thing to have and hold and look at every once in a while.READ MORE SUN STORIES“Sometimes I do get it out of the box, to remind myself of what I achieved and how nice it is.“But that medal could get lost or stolen or melted down somehow, so knowing that my name is in history forever, that is more important.”How AJ punched his way to the topANTHONY JOSHUA punched his way to the top of the world before being knocked off his perch. More