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      Boxer brings his DOG to Canelo vs Golovkin weigh-in leaving Eddie Hearn looking perplexed

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      BOXER Austin Williams brought his DOG to last night’s Canelo vs GGG weigh-in.The middleweight star is set to fight Kieron Conway on tonight’s undercard in Las Vegas.
      Austin Williams beams as his pooch joins him on stageCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Ziggy looks on as Williams and Conway pose for snapsCredit: Getty
      As he took to the stage to weigh in, he brought his pal Ziggy with him.
      The shaggy-haired pooch stole the show as he entered the stage.
      Promoter Eddie Hearn, donning a £725 Dolce & Gabbana shirt, looked perplexed as the dog entered the stage.
      While Williams beamed as he was joined by his buddy.
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      As he and Conway posed seriously for snaps, Ziggy could be seen looking off to the side with his tongue out.
      Williams comes into his latest bout undefeated as a professional fighter.
      He boasts an impressive 11-0 record, including nine KOs.
      His last win came against Chordale Booker at Madison Square Garden in April.
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      Booker had previously possessed an unblemished 17-0 record before being knocked out by Williams.
      Conway himself boasts an 18-2-1 record as a pro.
      So Williams will have to prove that he is not just all bark and no bite against “Too Class” Conway. More

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      ‘It’s two alpha males’ – Tyson Fury and Joseph Parker BANNED from sparring each other as it’s ‘not going to end well’

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      TYSON FURY and Joseph Parker are BANNED from sparring each other as it is “not going to end well”. The heavyweight pair have struck a formidable friendship in recent years and are now training partners.
      Tyson Fury pictured with friend and training partner Andy LeeCredit: Instagram @joeboxerparker
      Fury even advised Parker to link up with former world champion Andy Lee when the New Zealander was searching for a new coach.
      But Lee does not allow the duo to spar in camp – as he fears for the worst.
      Lee told Queensbury Promotion’s YouTube: “No, I don’t let them spar.
      “It’s two alpha males in that type of environment, you know it won’t end well.
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      “Someone landing a good punch, the other one trying – it’s not going to end well, so keep them apart.”
      Parker, 30, has set up base in Britain with Lee and Fury’s home training base in Morecombe.
      The ex-WBO champ is training for his pay-per-view headline bout with unbeaten Joe Joyce, 36, next Saturday in Manchester.
      Joyce is currently the WBO mandatory challenger for the belt held by Oleksandr Usyk, 35.
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      Although he will fight Parker for the “interim” title, meaning should Usyk vacate his strap, the winner would be elevated.
      And with a guaranteed shot at the belt as it is, Joyce has taken an almighty risk by agreeing to face Parker in the meantime.
      Their contract does included a rematch option for Joyce, if he is beaten.

      And in an interview with iD Boxing, Parker said: “I know deep down I back myself 100 percent to beat anyone.
      “I want to beat Joyce first, twice, I have to beat him in September, have a rematch and beat him again then I’m free to fight anybody.
      “He’s not even champion so he shouldn’t have a rematch clause, but it’s one of those things where they weren’t going to make the fight happen unless it was in place.
      “I don’t need a rematch clause, for the Joshua fight I didn’t need a rematch clause because I backed myself and I back myself now.
      “I think it shows a little weakness. Because the first time we negotiated with them they didn’t care about a rematch clause.”
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      Eddie Hearn turns up to Canelo vs GGG weigh-in in flamboyant £725 D&G shirt leaving everybody saying the same thing

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      EDDIE HEARN got fans talking as he turned up to the Canelo vs GGG weigh-in wearing a £725 Dolce & Gabbana shirt.The Matchroom supremo stood between Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin as the duo faced off in Las Vegas.
      Eddie Hearn turned up to the weigh in wearing a £725 shirtCredit: AP
      Hearn, 43, watched his man weigh in donning the “rascal” outfitCredit: Getty
      Hearn’s sartorial choices stole the show as fans commented on his daring shirt.
      Reporter Ariel Helwani tweeted: “Highlight imo is @EddieHearn’s sweet shirt.”
      Hearn subsequently quoted the tweet, writing: “@dolcegabbana.”
      D&G describe the black and white number as having been “inspired by the Punk Rock movement that was on the rise in England and the United States in the mid-70s.”
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      To become the owner of such a shirt, punters would have to part with £725 on D&G’s website.
      But many boxing fans aren’t particularly keen.
      One wrote: “Horrific shirt Ed. Win some you lose some.”
      To which another responded: “Think it looks worse with the white jeans. Not a great combination.”
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      A third joked: “Looks like Eddie Hearn is about to turn into a power ranger with that belt.”
      And another quipped: “Get rid of the shirt Eddie.”
      A further fan added: “absolute rascal shirt.”
      Triple G, who is stepping up from middleweight tonight, weighed in heavier than super middleweight rival Canelo.
      The fierce rivals meet for a third time this evening – with their first meeting ending in a draw and Canelo triumphing in the 2018 sequel. More

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      Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua backed to ‘shatter all PPV records’ and overshadow any ‘World Cup glory’ for England

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      TYSON FURY and Anthony Joshua have been backed to “shatter all pay-per-view records” and overshadow any “World Cup glory” in the process. The heavyweight pair are in the closing stages of tying up a shock deal to fight on December 3 at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.
      Anthony Joshua has been sent a contract to fight Tyson FuryCredit: Social Media – Refer to Source
      Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are lined up to fight on December 3Credit: PA
      England could play on the day of Tyson Fury’s fight with Anthony JoshuaCredit: Getty
      Promoter Frank Warren, who has sent a contract to AJ, believes it will sell 2million PPVs, breaking the UK record currently set at 1.5m.
      And depending on how England fare in their World Cup group stage, they could play on the same weekend as the proposed Battle of Britain.
      Warren told the Daily Star: “For years we’ve wanted this to happen and we were close before but now seems to be the time it will finally happen.
      “What a treat for British fight fans that it will take place on these shores, too.
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      “They deserve it for supporting Tyson – and Joshua for that matter – for years and we hope once it is all signed and sealed as many as possible can get their hands on tickets.
      “It will shatter all pay-per-view records and will be one of the sporting occasions of the year.
      “That’s saying something considering England will also be out in Qatar at the same time going for World Cup glory.
      “But we believe this fight will be just as big as that and the whole of the UK will stop to watch it.
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      “In fact, I think it will capture the imagination of the world too.”
      England kick off their World Cup campaign on November 21 in an opening day match against Iran.
      If Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions finish as runners-up in their group, they will play at 3pm UK time, just hours before Fury and AJ’s ringwalk.
      But if England top the table, they will play a day later, creating an almighty sporting weekend for fans.
      Joshua, 32, looked set for a comeback trail following back-to-back losses to Olekandr Usyk, 35, most recently in Saudi Arabia last month.

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      And Usyk ruled himself out of action until next year after returning to his war-torn home of Ukraine after months away in training.
      That meant hope of Fury, 34, unifying the titles were put on ice and ultimately led to AJ being handed a shock WBC title shot.
      Joshua has since conceded terms to a 60/40 split, and Warren claimed paperwork has now been sent his way.
      He said: “The contracts have been sent to Anthony Joshua’s team. They will have arrived on Friday morning.
      “Now we wait for them to go through them and sign so we can get one of British boxing’s biggest events on.
      “Since the passing of the Queen, Tyson has been respectful and kept his counsel while we work on the deal behind the scenes.
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      “The next step was sending over the contracts which we promised Joshua would arrive soon.
      “I don’t anticipate there will be any problems. We all want this fight to happen.”
      Tyson Fury with his promoter Frank WarrenCredit: PA More

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      Tommy Fury in talks to fight Jake Paul’s old opponent and ex-UFC champ Tyron Woodley on Floyd Mayweather’s undercard

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      TOMMY FURY is in talks to fight Tyron Woodley in a catchweight bout on Floyd Mayweather’s undercard. Mayweather is in the latter stages of shock negotiations to face YouTuber Deji in an exhibition bout in Dubai on November 13.
      Tommy Fury is in talks to fight Tyron Woodley in a catchweight boutCredit: Getty
      Tyron Woodley has twice lost to Jake PaulCredit: Getty
      And according to No Smoke Boxing, Fury and Woodley are being lined up for a spot on the Middle East undercard.
      It is claimed discussions are progressing for a catchweight clash in the region of 185lb.
      Woodley, 40, has lost his only two boxing bouts since leaving the UFC with both coming against Jake Paul, 25.
      The first was over eight rounds in August 2021 before Woodley replaced an injured Fury, 23, four months later but lost the rematch by KO.
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      Woodley weighed 190lb for both the defeats, while Fury scaled 176lb for his last win, against Daniel Bocianski, 27, in April.
      The 2019 Love Islander pulled out of facing Paul firstly after breaking a rib in training.
      They rescheduled for August 6 at New York’s famed Madison Square Garden but Fury was withdrawn amid a US visa issue.
      Talk to fight Woodley follow after the news Mayweather, 45, had lined up KSI’s brother Deji, 25, as his next opponent.
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      The former gamer went on a run of three losses in the ring but secured his first win in August, beating online rival Fousey, 32.
      Mayweather meanwhile officially retired in August 2017 after beating ex-UFC champion Conor McGregor, 34, in ten Las Vegas rounds.
      But he has returned to the ring in three exhibitions since and faces MMA fighter Mikuru Asakura, 29, next on September 25 in Japan.
      He first came back to the ring in Tokyo in 2018, beating featherweight kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa, 24, in one farcical round.
      Then in June 2021 he went the eight-round distance with YouTuber Logan Paul, 27, giving away TWO STONE in doing so.
      And most recently, Mayweather dominated former sparring partner Don Moore in Abu Dhabi.
      It was the first fight under his Global Titans Fight Series with Deji expected to be the second opponent under his new banner.
      Floyd Mayweather and Mikuru Asakura ahead of their exhibitionCredit: Getty
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      Canelo Alvarez to make big screen debut in Creed III as he plays part in Rocky spin-off, Michael B Jordan reveals

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      HOLLYWOOD actor Michael B Jordan has revealed that four-weight world champion boxer Canelo Alvarez will make his acting debut in the upcoming film Creed III.Jordan, 35, made the announcement on Instagram earlier this week.
      Jordan shared two pictures with Canelo
      He wrote: “Directing the legend himself @Canelo in Creed III.
      “Can’t wait for the world to see on March 3.
      “A star inside the ring and out… Welcome to the family. Good luck this weekend!”
      Jordan, who is making his directorial debut on the film, also posted two pictures with Canelo to go with the statement.
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      Creed III is the third instalment of the Rocky spin-off franchise.
      The movies follow the story of Adonis Johnson – the son of Rocky character Apollo Creed – who is played by Jordan.
      Canelo, 32, will not be the first professional boxer to make his acting debut in the franchise.
      Tony Bellew and Andre Ward made their first on-screen appearance for the first film, which was released in 2015.
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      Before making his Hollywood breakthrough, Canelo is set to face Gennady Golovkin TONIGHT in a huge middleweight bout which will mark the end of an incredibly trilogy.
      The Mexican won the first two meetings, but he is determined to knock out Triple G at the third time of asking.
      Tonight’s fight will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Navada.
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      Anthony Joshua has been sent contract by Tyson Fury confirms Frank Warren as Battle of Britain fight edges closer

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has officially been sent a contract to fight Tyson Fury – with the Battle of Britain edging ever closer. Promoter Frank Warren claimed paperwork was on the way to AJ’s team as they await a response for a WBC title fight on December 3 in Cardiff.
      Tyson Fury is set to fight Anthony Joshua in DecemberCredit: Getty
      Anthony Joshua has been sent a contract to fight Tyson FuryCredit: Getty
      Warren revealed in his Daily Star column: “The contracts have been sent to Anthony Joshua’s team. They will have arrived on Friday morning.
      “Now we wait for them to go through them and sign so we can get one of British boxing’s biggest events on.
      “Since the passing of the Queen, Tyson has been respectful and kept his counsel while we work on the deal behind the scenes.
      “The next step was sending over the contracts which we promised Joshua would arrive soon.
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      “I don’t anticipate there will be any problems. We all want this fight to happen.”
      Both heavyweight stars found themselves in this position last August having agreed an undisputed super-fight in Saudi Arabia.
      But Fury, 34, was ordered by a US arbitrator into a trilogy bout with Deontay Wilder, 36, which he won in round 11.
      Although by then unification hopes with Joshua, 32, had collapsed following a points loss to Oleksandr Usyk, 35.
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      The pair rematched in Saudi Arabia last month with Usyk again emerging victorious on the cards.
      Fury called to fight the Ukrainian for all four belts but the pound-for-pound star has ruled himself out until next year.
      That caused the unpredictable Gypsy King to turn his attention to beaten-and-bruised AJ.
      And perhaps willing to try and call a potential bluff, Joshua conceded terms to a 60/40 split.
      Fury, seemingly not playing around, then ordered his team to make the unlikely deal a reality, with the fight now closer than ever.
      Warren said: “The WBC title will be on the line but this will be as much about the bragging rights between the pair.
      “For years we’ve wanted this to happen and we were close before but now seems to be the time it will finally happen.”
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      Canelo vs Golovkin 3 weigh-in shock as underdog Triple G weighs in HEAVIER than Mexican foe before taunting him

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      CANELO ALVAREZ weighed in lighter than bitter rival Gennady Golovkin for their undisputed world super-middleweight title trilogy fight.The two boxing legends will collide for a third time tonight at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
      Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin’s weigh-in produced a shock last nightCredit: EPA
      A huge following roared Canelo out to the scales in Las VegasCredit: Getty
      The Mexican and Kazakhstan warriors were once friends but are now fierce enemies – although they kept a lid on their bad blood and remained tight-lipped when they came face-to-face at the pre-fight press conference on Thursday.
      However, the verbal shots did start as the pair took to the scales last night.
      Middleweight champion Triple G, whose belts are not on the line, is stepping up to super middleweight for the first time and weighed in at 167.8lbs.
      His foe, who had a huge following in Las Vegas as his legion of fans packed into the plaza in front of the T-Mobile in the red-hot sun to celebrate Mexican Independence weekend, came in lighter at 167.4lbs.
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      The crowd produced a huge roar and ovation as Mariachi bands played while Canelo was led to the stage by LatinAmerican rappers.
      Golovkin was met with jeers as he saluted their patriotic day before throwing out a reference to the controversial score cards from their first two fights – which ended in a draw and a Canelo win.
      He said: “Come on. If you’re real boxing fans you know who won those fights.”
      Canelo hit back, saying: “He will see what happens in the ring. My aim is to knock him out.”
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      The first fight between them in 2017 ended in a draw before Canelo controversially won the second by a majority-decision.
      The 40-year-old Golovkin’s titles are not on the line as he steps up to super-middleweight for the first time – although Canelo’s undisputed championship crown in the division is up for grabs.
      Canelo’s trainer Eddy Reynoso believes that Golovkin will not be ready for his ever-improving 32-year-old superstar.
      He said: “Canelo is better at everything since the last time he fought Triple G.
      “I’m not being funny. He has improved with his conditioning, with his technique, with his toughness.
      “He has more ways to beat you, and I’m not going to say what they are, but Triple G is probably not going to be ready for some of them.”
      Thousands of Mexican fans have hit Sin City to cheer on their idolCredit: EPA
      Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin are both in confident spirits ahead of the clashCredit: AP More