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    Major protocol change for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk REJECTED after shock ’emergency petition’

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    A SHOCK proposal to increase the number of judges scoring Tyson Fury’s showdown with Oleksandr Usyk has been rejected.WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman made a stunning call for the number of ringside officials to be increased from three to SIX earlier this year.Tyson Fury faces Oleksandr Usyk for all the heavyweight marbles on May 18Credit: EPAWBC president Mauricio Sulaiman wanted to implement six judges for the historic showdownCredit: REUTERSBob Arum has revealed the proposal has been rejectedCredit: GettyThe head-honcho of the Mexican sanctioning body demanded the addition of more judges to ensure next month’s undisputed title fight isn’t ruined by a dodgy scorecard.And he even went as far as to issue an “emergency petition” to all those involved.But the proposal has been rejected due to fears over potential teething problems marring the biggest heavyweight fight in nearly 25 years.Fury’s co-promoter Bob Arum told Boxing Scene: “You don’t put in something like that for the first time dealing with a major fight from the standpoint of visibility and importance.READ MORE IN BOXING”Maybe six judges are better than three. I doubt that, but maybe.”Nobody knows because it hasn’t been done. “But at least you experiment with that with fights that are not as prominent.”Arum, 92, isn’t completely against the idea but believes it should be trialled out in a fight of significantly less magnitude.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOUTHe said: “With all due respect to my friend Mauricio – who’s a really good guy.”[He] loves the sport of boxing and has done a great job with the WBC – I wouldn’t do it for this fight.Sun sport’s panel question if Tyson Fury’s trash talk is ‘cringe’ ahead of Usyk showdown”I don’t believe the judging becomes better because you have six judges rather than three.”The winner of Fury vs Usyk will be crowned the first undisputed heavyweight champion in nearly 25 years, a title the former believes he’ll win with ease.He said: “If I didn’t train a day for this fight and was 25 stone and drank 15 pints of Peroni the night before, I would still beat him the next day.”What would he do, just jib and jab me? “I would need at least 15 pints of Peroni for a proper ding dong.” More

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      Jake Paul in amazing body transformation as he piles on over TWO STONE for Mike Tyson fight

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      JAKE PAUL has put on a stunning TWO STONE ahead of his fight with Mike Tyson – according to one of his coaches. The YouTuber-turned boxer and heavyweight icon are to collide in a controversial clash on July 20 in Texas.Jake Paul is transforming his body to fight Mike TysonCredit: GettyJake next to former boxing coach Shane MosleyNot only will it mark Netflix’s first move into live boxing but it will also be Paul’s first fight at heavyweight.The lightest the American, 27, has weighed is 183.6lb (13st 1lb) but his last two bouts have been at the 200lb cruiserweight limit of 14st 4lb.Whereas Tyson was a career heavyweight at 15st 7lb, meaning Paul must pile on the pounds to match that.And boxing legend Shane Mosley – one of Paul’s trainers in the past – the American is on the way to doing so. READ MORE IN BOXINGMosley said YouTube channel: “I just saw Jake yesterday, he’s 230 pounds. He’s big, really big. He said he feels as fast as he does at 185lbs.”If Mosley is correct, then Paul has gone up to 16st 4lb, TWO STONE heavier than his last fight.The bout – set for the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Dallas – has raised eyebrows due to the 30-year age gap.Tyson will be 58 by the time the fight for the ages comes around and nearly 20 years removed from his last professional contest.Most read in BoxingCredit: The SunCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe was last seen in the ring in 2020 for an exhibition drawn over eight rounds with fellow great Roy Jones Jr.And Jones sent out a warning to 9-1 Paul over Tyson’s ageless power.Fans say ‘Mike Tyson’s coach has most terrifying job’ as footage of him throwing punches that ‘sound like death’ emergesHe said: “The first time he hit me in the chest, it felt like a mule had kicked me in the chest.“If he hits anybody with a shot like that, they are either going out or down, especially guys who are not used to being hit like that. “With these types of people like Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis, these guys are bigger and can take it.”But Jake Paul, I don’t think he’s going to be able to take that. It might hit him on the chin like that, we’ll see, but it’s going to be tough.”Roy Jones Jr after his exhibition with TysonCredit: EPA More

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      Fans say ‘Mike Tyson’s coach has most terrifying job’ as footage of him throwing punches that ‘sound like death’ emerges

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      MIKE TYSON fans believe his coach has “the most terrifying” job in the world after footage emerged of the trainer having to hold pads for the ex-champ.Heavyweight boxing icon Tyson takes on YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in a controversial clash on July 20 in Texas.Mike Tyson showing off his speed and power in trainingCredit: Instagram miketysonFans were feeling sorry for Tyson’s coachCredit: Instagram miketysonThe controversial clash – set for the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Dallas – has raised eyebrows due to the 30-year age gap.Tyson will be 58 by the time the fight for the ages comes around and nearly 20 years removed from his last professional contest.But he is attempting to roll back the clock in training and showed off his devastating combination punching on Instagram. Tyson bobs and weaves in vintage fashion and unleashes brutal hooks to coach Rafael Cordeiro. READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd fans tipped their hat to brave Cordeiro as one said: “Holding pads for Mike Tyson must be one of the most terrifying jobs ever.”Another added: “Never mind Jake. Someone needs to save his trainer.” One put: “Those punches sounds like DEATH.”Another joked: “Why am I dodging when I’m not the one holding the pad.” Most read in BoxingMike Tyson’s controversial comeback Mike Tyson is BACK!

      Yes, boxing’s youngest heavyweight champ of all time – just 20 when he achieved the feat – is preparing to lace them up again.
      He faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on July 20 in Texas.
      The controversial clash – set for the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Dallas – has been scrutinised over the 30-year age gap.
      Tyson will be 58 by the time the fight for the ages comes around and nearly 20 years removed from his last professional contest.
      He was last seen in the ring in November 2020 for an exhibition with fellow legend Roy Jones Jr, which ended a draw after eight rounds.
      Paul is meanwhile 9-1 in the ring, losing only to Tommy Fury in 2023, and has won three times since.
      His fight with Tyson will also be a landmark first on Netflix, with over 250MILLION subscribers able to watch the bout.

      Credit: The SunCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSTyson, 57, was last seen in the ring in 2020 for an exhibition drawn over eight rounds with fellow great Roy Jones Jr.Meanwhile Paul, 27, is 9-1 as a boxer who suffered his only defeat to Tyson Fury’s brother Tommy in February 2023, but has won three since.Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson confirmed with ‘biggest fight of the 21st century’ to be shown live on Netflix Tyson recently spoke out in an interview with Reuters to defend the fight and said: “I’m 58 and what? “I’m getting billions of views from just talking to somebody about fighting.”Everybody, even most of the athletes, they’re jealous. That’s whack. I say in your prime you couldn’t draw a million people, man.”What are you talking – you couldn’t sell out an arena. Who at 58 could sell out an 80,000-seat arena?”Jake Paul and Mike Tyson facing offCredit: @jakepaul More

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      Ryan Garcia’s porn star fiancee Savannah Bond takes swipe at KSI and Logan Paul with savage tweet

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      SAVANNAH BOND has taken a swipe at boxing duo KSI and Logan Paul’s energy drink Prime.Porn star Savannah, 33, appeared to get engaged to Ryan Garcia ahead of his bout with Devin Haney last week.Savannah Bond has nearly one million X followersCredit: Instagram / thesavannahbondKSI and Logan Paul’s energy drink is the subject of a class action lawsuitCredit: GettySavannah appeared to get engaged to Ryan Garcia last weekCredit: Instagram / thesavannahbondThe adult star has a huge social media fanbase in her own right, boasting nearly one million followers on X.And, in one her latest posts, she criticised KSI and Paul’s business venture.She wrote: “So glad I never had one sip of Prime WTH.”One of her followers responded: “I’m cooked, I’ve only had prime like 3 times. Can’t believe s*** is in my body forever. SMH.”READ MORE IN BOXINGTo which Savannah wrote back: “Hahaha detox asap.”Prime Energy is the subject of a class action lawsuit after it was alleged to contain PFAS, otherwise known as “forever chemicals”, as well as “excessive caffeine”.Addressing the case, Paul, 29, denied allegations – saying on TikTok: “First off, anyone can sue anyone at any time that does not make the lawsuit true.”And in this case, it is not… one person conducted a random study and has provided zero evidence to substantiate any of their claims.”Most read in BoxingSavannah has participated in more than 100 adult filmsCredit: Instagram @thesavannahbondShe took a swipe at Prime on social mediaCredit: Instagram / thesavannahbondLast year, Prime was said to have surpassed £950million in annual sales.Meanwhile, Savannah – who has participated in more than 100 adult movies – seemed to get engaged to Garcia on fight week ahead of his win over Haney.Watch Jake and Logan Paul’s stunned reaction after Ryan Garcia knocks down Devin Haney on way to shock victoryGarcia posed a clip on social media showing himself getting down on one knee for the Australian, before she agreed to marry him.He then posted the caption: “SHE SAID YESS!!!!!! 💍💍💍. I’M SO HAPPY AND MOTIVATED GOING INTO MY FIGHT NOW.”However, since his victory, Garcia has been spotted with two other women.The boxing star appeared to be seen getting close with influencer Alexa Dellanos.And earlier this week he was pictured walking hand in hand with model Grace Boor.Garcia was spotted hanging out with influencer Alexa DellanosCredit: Instagram / alexadellanosGarcia, 25, also walked hand in hand with Grace BoorCredit: Instagram @graceboor More

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      Watch former world’s strongest man Eddie Hall smash UFC champ and Francis Ngannou’s record for hardest punch

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      EDDIE HALL smashed Alex Pereira and Francis Ngannou’s records for world’s hardest punch.The British strongman put the UFC superstar and the man who dropped Tyson Fury in the shade with his terrifying power.Eddie Hall just broke the world record punch force at the UFC PI 🤯Eddie Hall: 208,901Alex Pereira: 191,796Francis Ngannou: 129,161 pic.twitter.com/X8ksepEW3I— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) April 25, 2024

      Eddie Hall broke Alex Pereira and Francis Ngannou’s record for world’s hardest punchCredit: X/ufcontntThe machine calculates a score based on numerous factors including strength and speedCredit: X/ufcontntThe UFC’s Performance Institute in Las Vegas has a high-tech machine – known as the ‘Power Cube’ – which measures the force of a hit in units.It calculates a score based on numerous factors including strength and speed.And the world record had previously been held by Ngannou, the UFC-fighter-turned-boxer who narrowly lost to Fury earlier this year, who recorded a score of 129,161 units in 2017.At the time, UFC president Dana White compared it to being hit with the same force as a moving Ford Escort or 12lb sledgehammer. READ MORE IN BOXINGThen, light-heavyweight champ Pereira smashed the record at 191,796.But now former world’s strongest man Hall has blown both out the water by clocking in a stunning score of 208,901.Hall has been in training after being lined up for a stunning four-man MMA tournament in Qatar. He was due to face Mitchell Hooper or Brian Shaw in February – until talks suddenly broke down.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHall, 36, crossed over to boxing in 2022 but was beaten in a super-heavyweight exhibition against rival Hafthor Bjornsson, 35.But he began training with interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall, 31, for his MMA debut and revealed he got down to 25 stone.Strongman Eddie Hall gives update on next fight after missing out on ‘life-changing money’ for MMA debutTalks for an MMA fight continue as Hall called out strongmen duo Hooper and Shaw as well as 6ft 8in actor Martyn Ford.Eddie Hall is still teasing an MMA fightCredit: @eddiehallwsm More

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      Lauren Price vs Jessica McCaskill: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, undercard for world title fight

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      LAUREN PRICE faces Jessia McCaskill in what will be her FIRST crack at a world title.Nearly two years after making her professional debut, the 2020 Olympic gold medallist will challenge for the WBA and Ring Magazine welterweight titles.Lauren Price won gold at the 2020 Olympics in TokyoCredit: ALAMYThe Welsh wizard made her professional debut in June 2022Credit: GETTYPrice punched her ticket to a world title shot last DecemberCredit: RICHARD PELHAMThe former Wales women’s footie star has gone a perfect 6-0 in her brief pro career and punched her ticket to a world title shot with a win over Silvia Bortot last December.But she’ll be pushed to the absolute limit by veteran McCaskill, who has been in the ring with the likes of Katie Taylor and Chantelle Cameron to name a few.When is Lauren Price vs Jessica McCaskill?
      Price’s bid to become a world champion will take place on May 11.
      The fight will take place in front of Welsh fans galore as it’ll be staged at the 7,500-capacity Utilita Arena in Cardiff.
      The ring walks are expected to take place any time between 9:45pm and 10:15pm BST.
      It’s not yet known when the prelims will get underway.
      What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERJessica McCaskill shared the ring with Katie Taylor in December 2017Credit: SPORTSFILE
      The fight will be aired on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
      You can stream the action from the Sky Go app, which is available on your mobile, tablet and Smart TV.
      READ MORE IN BOXING Anthony Joshua called out for trilogy fight as ex-champ announces return against controversial rivalWhat is the fight card?
      Lauren Price vs Jessic McCaskill
      Rhys Edwards vs Thomas
      Patrick Ward Kane
      Shepherd vs Ishmael
      Ellis Kyran Jones Lewis Howells
      Lauren Price is confident of bringing the world titles homeCredit: RICHARD PELHAMWhat has been said?”I’m over the moon for this fight to finally be getting announced,” said Price. “I know Ben Shalom and my team have been working very hard behind the scenes to make this happen so I just want to say a big thank you to them.”Jessica McCaskill is the current champion. She’s game, experienced and strong but I’ll be 100 per cent ready for whatever she brings on the night. I believe in my ability.”Most read in Boxing More

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      Anthony Joshua called out for trilogy fight as ex-champ announces return against controversial rival

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has been called out to a trilogy fight by the returning Andy Ruiz Jr. The Mexican-American pulled off one of boxing’s great shocks in June 2019 when he dethroned AJ of his heavyweight titles in New York.Anthony Joshua has been called out to a trilogy fight by the returning Andy Ruiz JrCredit: GettyBut Ruiz lost the rematch in Saudi Arabia six months later and a trilogy decider remains on the table. The ex-champion, who returns on August 3 against controversial American Jarrell Miller, credited Joshua for his recent resurgence amid talk of a trilogy. Ruiz said: “He’s getting his momentum back. He’s getting his confidence back. I think that’s the most important thing. “He’s doing what he’s supposed to do. I think he’s doing his thing. I’m just happy for him. I would love to have that trilogy with him. READ MORE IN BOXING”He gave me that opportunity. I gave him back that opportunity, and there’s one more. “I want to become a two-time heavyweight champion of the world.”Joshua, 34, has won his last four on the spin and most recently knocked out MMA superstar Francis Ngannou in two rounds in March.Meanwhile Ruiz, 34, has boxed just twice since defeat to AJ and has not done so since beating Luiz Ortiz in September 2022.Most read in BoxingHow AJ punched his way to the topANTHONY JOSHUA punched his way to the top of the world before being knocked off his perch.

      CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe makes his return against serial drugs cheat Miller, 34, who he replaced to fight Joshua after the American’s shameful doping bust. And Ruiz has his sights set on Joshua, Deontay Wilder and Joseph Parker, who New Zealander he lost to in a disputed 2016 decision.Andy Ruiz Jr makes long-awaited boxing return to face Anthony Joshua rival who says it will be ‘fast food showdown’He said: “I have to climb up the ladder again. “After I do these fights and get back into the groove, I’d love to fight Joseph Parker, Wilder and Joshua.
      “The main thing is training and staying in shape. After this fight, I plan on training and training and come back in December.”
      Ruiz makes his return against Jarrell MillerCredit: Getty More

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      Former Sky Sports presenter Kate Abdo calls out Katie Price for stunning boxing fight

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      KATE ABDO has opened the door to a stunning boxing fight against Katie Price. The CBS presenter – who is famed for trading blows with Jamie Carragher, Micah Richards and Thierry Henry – and former Sky Sports favourite revealed she has been offered a summertime debut in the ring by Misfits Boxing.Kate Abdo revealed she has been offered a boxing fightCredit: Instagram @kateabdoAbdo has been offered an August boutCredit: GettyKatie Price has also talked up a shock boxing matchCredit: PAPrice is no stranger to the limelightCredit: RexAnd Abdo – who is in a relationship with former heavyweight-turned trainer Malik Scott – hopes it will fit into her TV schedule. She told JNMEDIAUK: “They offered me a fight, in August.”Obviously, the football season’s hard for me, I’m travelling everywhere.”I’m never really home so I don’t get to train consistently which means I don’t get to improve consistently the way that I’d like to.READ MORE IN BOXING”But yeah, if I got to do a couple of months in camp in LA before I had to fight, yeah I’d be down.”Abdo began training when she moved to Los Angeles and regularly posts boxing videos with coach and partner Scott, who trains Deontay Wilder.It led Misfits – home to celebrity-style crossover bouts – to open talks with the Champions League presenter. But Abdo revealed no opponent has been offered. Most read in Boxing‘We need to speak to Uefa’, say CBS Sports panel as Kate Abdo and Co reveal major Champions League complaintAnd probed on who to fight, Abdo, 42, said: “Do you know what, I don’t know the influencer scene well enough.”I just haven’t watched a bunch of Misfits so I just don’t know honestly what’s a fight that makes sense.”Former glamour model and mum of five Price, 45, has long teased a Misfits Boxing fight so the bout was proposed to Abdo.And she directly responded: “Why not? Listen, I’d fight anybody. I’d fight anybody they put in front of me.”Abdo began training out in LACredit: AFP or licensorsAbdo is coached by her boyfriend Malik ScottKate Abdo with her boxer boyfriend Malik Scott More

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      Ryan Garcia spotted holding hands with stunning model just days after getting engaged to adult film star Savannah Bond

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      RYAN GARCIA was spotted hanging out with model Grace Boor following his stunning victory over Devin Haney.Garcia, 25, beat Haney via majority decision on Saturday after knocking his opponent down three times at the Barclays Center in New York.Ryan Garcia was spotted holding hands with model Grace BoorCredit: The Mega AgencyGarcia and Grace were pictured enjoying the sun in MiamiCredit: The Mega AgencyGrace is a social media personality with 2.7million followers on InstagramCredit: The Mega AgencyGarcia performed push ups in front of Grace during their time togetherCredit: Instagram / @graceboorGarcia got engaged to porn star Savannah Bond before his fight with HaneyCredit: Instagram @thesavannahbondGarcia beat Devin Haney via majority decision after knocking him down three timesCredit: GettyThe American did not take home his rival’s WBC super lightweight title, though, as he weighed in 3.1lb overweight the day before the bout.Ahead of the fight, King Ry had announced his engagement to porn star Savannah Bond, who fans had hailed as the reason behind his success.Savannah – real name Kelli-Anne Oxley – has made more than 100 adult movies and is reported to have a net worth of £2million.Now The Flash appears to be celebrating his victory in Miami where he was pictured enjoying the sun with Grace.Read More on BoxingGarcia wore a black pair of swimming trunks and black socks without any shoes on while the social media personality donned a white bikini.One of the photos even showed the pair holding hands as they strolled down the streets.Grace also posted a story showing the boxer performing push ups in front of her.She shared the clip with a poll asking her followers: “Is @kingryan showing off rn?”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSRyan Garcia $1million crownRYAN GARCIA wore a crown worth $1million for his ring walk before fighting Devin Haney.
      The American boxer’s head gear caught the eye of boxing fans before and after his shock victory.
      The 25-year-old headed to the ring draped in a white robe as he wore a diamond encrusted crown.
      Holding 1kg of gold and over 400 carats of diamonds the crown was made by Texas-based jeweller The Ice Champ.
      Garcia’s gown was also made up of 15,000 diamonds and took 10 days to create.
      He also told TMZ before the bout: “He was like ‘let’s create something where the champ of the boxing world and the champ of the jewellery world connect and make something unique. We created a unique crown.”
      Read more about Ryan Garcia by clicking here.

      Grace has a strong fanbase on Instagram as she has amassed 2.7million followers on Instagram, which is filled with glam pics of her.This comes after Garcia was spotted hanging out with social media personality Alexa Dellanos.Alexa, 28, has 9m followers on Instagram, where she often posts glamorous photos.Watch Jake and Logan Paul’s stunned reaction after Ryan Garcia knocks down Devin Haney on way to shock victoryCheck out more glam pics of Grace BoorGrace donned a tiny white bikiniCredit: Instagram / @graceboorGrace shared a series of posts on social mediaCredit: Instagram / @graceboorGrace’s Instagram is filled with glam picsCredit: Instagram @graceboorGrace has shared a series of bikini snapsCredit: Instagram @graceboorGrace leaves very little to imagination when she posesCredit: Instagram @graceboorGrace has tried a series of bikinis for her fansCredit: Instagram @graceboorGrace has also posed in a blue bikiniCredit: Instagram @graceboorGrace hangs out in beaches and swimming poolsCredit: Instagram @graceboorGrace has also tried a series of raunchy outfitsCredit: Instagram @graceboorGrace’s audience continues to growCredit: Instagram @graceboor More