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      Chris Eubank Jr wants to have his dad in corner for Conor Benn fight but reveals British boxing icon has ‘gone missing’

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR wants his dad in the corner for his fight against Conor Benn – but first has to find him. The middleweight contender has had American legend Roy Jones Jr coaching him in his last three wins.
      Chris Eubank Jr wants his dad in the corner for his fight against Conor BennCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      And dad Sr has instead taken a back seat as No1 supporter opposed to cornerman.
      But after the huge announcement he will fight Benn – 30 years after their fathers’ iconic rematch – Eubank Jr is ready to bring his dad back.
      He told talkSPORT: “With this type of fight I would actually like my old man to be in the corner with me. I would, I would like that.
      “I told Roy that he would be in my corner for the rest of my career, this is the one fight where I would have my old man there.
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      “Just because of what this all means to us. But I don’t know if he wants to be in the corner, that’s the question.
      “We have to find out where his head is at with that and from there we’ll decide what to do.”
      The only problem is, British boxing icon Sr has not been heard of since the news of the catchweight clash.
      Eubank Jr said: “Since the fight’s been announced I haven’t actually heard from him, which is amazing to say.
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      “Especially early in my career he was there front and centre for all my fights. At the press conferences, at the weigh-ins, in the corner.
      “And for the biggest fight of my career, he’s gone missing. It’s incredible to say, but that’s what’s happened.
      “I’m waiting for that phone call, I’m waiting for him to walk through the door and say, ‘Okay son, let’s do this.’
      “It’s interesting, but we’ll get there eventually and we’ll figure it out.”
      The family feud will be renewed on October 8 at the O2 Arena.

      The bout is believed to be set at 157lb, meaning Benn will have to jump up 10lb from his usual 147lb weight class.
      Eubank Jr on the other hand is a career middleweight at 160lb, who has even campaigned as high as 168lb.
      His dad won the first epic battle against arch nemesis Nigel, before they drew three years later in 1993.
      A trilogy failed to materialise, leaving their prizefighter sons to renew the rivalry over three decades later.
      And Benn also plans to draft in his dad and mentor for inspiration in the camp.
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      He said: “Listen, dad’s been driving me mad every single day. He says, ‘When am I coming over? When am I coming over?’
      “My dad’s an unbelievable character to have in the gym.”
      Nigel Benn will help train son Conor to fight Chris Eubank JrCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More

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      Tyson Fury in another retirement U-turn as Brit legend ‘walks away’ from boxing despite announcing return TWO DAYS ago

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      TYSON FURY has once again retired from boxing – just days after announcing plans to return to the ring.The Gypsy King ended his short-lived retirement – which he announced after knocking out Dillian Whyte last April – earlier this week to pursue a shock trilogy fight with Derek Chisora.
      Tyson Fury has performed yet another retirement U-turnCredit: REX
      But the WBC heavyweight champion has opted against returning to the ring.
      The 34-year-old tweeted: “Massive thanks to everyone who had an input in my career over the years.
      “And after long, hard conversations, I’ve finally decided to walk away and on my 34th birthday.
      “I say Bon Voyage.”
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      After paying tribute to those who have helped him throughout his career, favourite Fury then paid tribute to dotting wife Paris.
      He added: “Shoutout to Paris Fury, who helped me more tha anyone.
      “And most of all, thank you, God. See you all on the otherside, you big dossers. 2008-2022.”
      Fury’s second retirement U-turn came a mere TWO DAYS after he claimed pal and training Issac Lowe would coach him for a third fight with Chisora.
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      He said: “I’ve decided to come back to boxing because I can be the first heavyweight champion in history to have two trilogies.
      “One with Deontay Wilder and a second one with Derek Chisora. I always said I’d fight Derek Chisora at the end of my career.
      “And here we are, breaking all records again, setting precedents.”
      Fury’s plans to stay retire could very well have stuck the final nail in the coffin of a blockbuster Battle of Britain with Anthony Joshua.

      The Wythenshawe warrior said last month: “It’s all about money, Mr Businessman – he’s not a fighting man.
      “I swear to God I hope he wins the fight against [Oleksandr] Usyk so that I can come out of retirement and fight him for free.
      “However, the terms are this – I want it at Wembley stadium, I want it free to enter and I want it on free-to-air in television in this country.
      “I’ll fight him in England, not abroad in a foreign country for more money, here for free for the people.”
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      If Fury is indeed retired, he’ll walk away from the sport on the back of a brutal sixth-round KO victory over Whyte at Wembley.
      Victory over his former sparring partner was the Brit’s second defence of the prestigious WBC heavyweight title and stretched his record to a near-perfect 32-0-1.
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      ‘He looks a lot bigger’ – Oleksandr Usyk has put on over TWO STONE for Anthony Joshua rematch, claims Amir Khan

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      OLEKSANDR USYK has put on almost TWO STONE for his rematch with Anthony Joshua, according to Amir Khan.The Ukrainian outclassed AJ over 12 rounds last September after weighing in at 15st 11lb.
      Oleksandr Usyk training to fight Anthony JoshuaCredit: INSTAGRAM
      But in recent training material, ahead of their second fight on August 20 in Saudi Arabia, Usyk appears to have bulked up.
      The pound-for-pound star has situated himself in Dubai ahead of the title fight just 800 miles away.
      And there, he bumped into British former world champion Khan, who has now opened up on what they spoke about.
      Khan told Seconds Out: “He looks a lot bigger, I mean he was telling me that he’s put on an extra 15 kilos since he last fought AJ.
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      “So, we’re going to see how much strength he’s going to be having.
      “He looks like a full-on natural heavyweight. He is big and looks very strong.”
      That would mean Usyk, 35, has gone up to almost 18 STONE, if the 15kg (2st 3lb) weight gain is correct.
      In comparison, Joshua, 32, scaled only 17st 2lb before losing his WBA, IBF and WBO belts last year.

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      Khan, 35, added: “He nowhere near looked like a cruiserweight he looked like a nice full blown-up heavyweight.
      “He was strong at the weight, when he was hitting the pads and stuff and you can see the definition on his body.
      “He’s very thick and you can see it’s solid muscle that he’s got.”
      Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk before their fightCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More

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      Paige VanZant’s bare-knuckle career ‘DEFINITELY’ over if ex-UFC star loses fight return against Charisa Sigala in London

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      PAIGE VANZANT’s bare-knuckle boxing career will be “OVER” if she loses her upcoming clash with Charisa Sigala.The former UFC fly and strawweight has gone 0-2 since inking a lucrative deal with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships in August 2020.
      Paige VanZant will clash in the co-main event of BKFC 27 in London on August 20Credit: BKFC
      VanZant has yet to taste victory in the BKFC ringCredit: GETTY
      VanZant has gone 0-2 in the promotion since signing in 2020Credit: BKFC
      VanZant has earned a pretty penny during her stint in the bare knuckle promotionCredit: PAIGE VANZANT
      The 28-year-old has banked a whopping £680,000 in her two BKFC fightsCredit: PAIGE VANZANT
      Consecutive losses to Britain Hart and Rachael Ostovich have put VanZant’s back up against the wall ahead of her BKFC London clash with Sigala on Saturday week – which promoter Dave Feldman admits is a must-win for the 28-year-old.
      He told GiveMeSport: “If Paige loses, her bare knuckle career is definitely at an end.
      “I mean, she did an interview and said there was no pressure on this fight.
      “So, you know, if she feels there’s no pressure, then maybe, you know, maybe she’s very confident.
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      “But, you know, I can’t keep saying after every fight, we’ll see how she does.
      “And that’s why if she doesn’t do well in this fight, If she doesn’t come out victorious, or at least look very, very good, then she’s probably at the end of her bare-knuckle career.”
      VanZant’s pain of consecutive defeats in the BKFC ring has been softened by her astronomical purses.
      The American Top Team standout has banked a whopping £670,000 for her last two outings – which dwarf her total octagon earnings.
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      Ahead of her debut last year, PVZ said: “I’m here for a reason.
      “I was in the UFC for six years getting paid $40,000 (to show) and $40,000 (to win), and now I’m getting 10 times that doing what I love.
      “So obviously, I’m not going anywhere. I’m very happy fighting here and I’m excited to fight.”
      Sigala – who has also competed in mixed martial arts – is relishing the opportunity to send VanZant out the BKFC exit door.
      She said: “This event is going to be a big part of BKFC history, and I’m really excited to be a part of it.
      “Fighting at Knuckle Mania in 2021 made me a part of that historic event.
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      “I didn’t fully recognize the significance of that in my debut, but I’m very aware of it heading into London.
      “This is another huge opportunity to be a part of BKFC history.”
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      Deontay Wilder’s girlfriend Telli Swift was emotional after boxer unveiled his own statue

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      DEONTAY WILDER’s girlfriend Telli Swift praised her man’s ‘sacrifice, blood, sweat and tears’ after he unveiled a statue of himself in Alabama.The former WBC kingpin, 36, made ten successful defenses of his heavyweight world title until defeat to Tyson Fury in 2020.
      Wilder and fiancee Tilli Swift at the unveiling of the Bronze Bomber’s statue earlier this yearCredit: Instagram @telliswift
      The pair have one daughter who was born in 2018Credit: Instagram @telliswift
      Tilli wrote she was proud of her man’s dedication to boxingCredit: Instagram @telliswift
      Wilder made ten defenses of the WBA heavyweight crown before defeat to Fury in 2020Credit: Instagram @telliswift
      Wilder was considering hanging up his gloves after defeat to Fury again last year but has announced he will be returning to the ring.
      He made the admission when unveiling a statue of himself in his hometown of Tuscaloosa back in May.
      And stunning fiancee Telli was on hand at the unveiling to support her man.
      She uploaded a snap of the pair next to the near 7ft monument, which is cast in bronze in honor of Wilder’s ‘Bronze Bomber’ nickname.
      Writing on Instagram, Telli said: “To say I’m proud doesn’t justify the amount of hard work, dedication, sacrifice, blood, sweat, and tears you’ve put into this sport, your career, and what you’ve built and continue to build for the kids and myself.
      “This is legendary, for not just our family, their families, and the many generations to come, but for the culture, for the community, and for the people.
      “You’ve given the state of Alabama and the city of Tuscaloosa a monumental statue to forever witness and ‘as long as you give God the glory, he will give you the victory!’
      “You got you a statue baby & you still here!! I’m so happy you continue to get all your blessings and flowers!! You deserve it!! We love you!! BOXING IS YOURS to TAKE!!”
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      Telli is the star of TV show WAGS Atlanta and has one daughter with the former heavyweight king.
      She caught the world’s attention last October as Wilder was beaten once again by the Gypsy King.
      Telli was captured in tears ringside – but struck a far happier figure as she and her hubby celebrated his return to boxing.
      Wilder revealed: “I can’t stop right here. I must continue my journey. I have to, I have to.
      “I’m looking to resume my career for sure. I’ve got a lot of other things I’ve got to get out of the way.
      “I’m taking away from my children if I come back, because now I’m able to enjoy my life fully like I want to.
      “I sacrificed so much to be in this position in my life, to be able to life my life like I want for the rest of my life.”
      Swift has often been spotted ringside at Wilder fightsCredit: Getty – Contributor
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      Floyd Mayweather charging $1,500 for online meet-and-greets amid claims boxing legend is running out of money

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER is charging $1,500 for online meet-and-greets amid claims he is desperate for cash.The boxing legend joined Fanmio in 2020, offering his fans a chance for an exclusive online one-on-one chat.
      Floyd Mayweather is charging $1,500 for online meet-and-greets in his latest money making scheme
      Packages range from $64 all the way up to the Ultimate Package, which for $1,500 guarantees you a video chat with the boxer and three signed limited trading cards.
      In a video to promote the virtual experience, Mayweather said: “I would love to invite you to Fanmio, where you can personally meet me, in a one-on-one video meet and greet.
      “Now here’s your chance, to meet me, no matter where you at around the world.
      “You can ask me anything, ask me about all 50 fights, ask me what’s my eating regiment, ask me what’s my best fight, ask me what’s my best knockout, ask me what I do everyday, in retirement.
      “To be the best, you must always work overtime.
      “This event is unbelievable, you guys don’t won’t to miss out, I’ve got some exclusive pieces I will be signing just for this event.
      “I can’t wait to meet you all, I want to meet your family, your friends.”
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      Celebrities Tim Curry, the Walking Dead’s Khary Payton and even Santa Clause join Mayweather on the online experience.
      Mayweather officially retired in 2017 after beating UFC star Conor McGregor in a crossover bout said to have earned the American $364m.
      But he returned a year later to beat featherweight Japanese kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa in an exhibition bout in Tokyo which banked Mayweather $8.5m for his two-minute performance.
      And there was then a money-spinning eight rounder against Logan Paul which Money claimed bagged him a cool $100m.
      Former friend and online rival 50 Cent claimed in 2020 the 45-year-old’s “money’s gone” due to his excessive spending.
      The rapper – real name Curtis Jackson – said Mayweather will “be at your local nightclub because he needs that action right now” as he insisted the retired boxer is looking for ways to make money.
      50 Cent made these claims a month before Mayweather went on a UK tour charging fans for a meet-and-greet before the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown struck.
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      Deontay Wilder has been ‘missed’ in heavyweight division as ex-champion David Haye hails American’s boxing return

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      DAVID HAYE has hailed Deontay Wilder’s impending return to boxing after the heavyweight division “missed” the American. Wilder’s future in the ring was left up in the air following defeat in his epic trilogy bout against Tyson Fury in October.
      Deontay Wilder is set to make his boxing return
      But as revealed by SunSport, the former WBC champion is closing in on securing his comeback fight.
      Haye, who is an ex-sparring partner of Wilder’s, believes it is just what the blue ribband division needs.
      He told Fight Hub TV: “We need big characters, big punchers, big personalities – that’s what heavyweight boxing needs.
      “It’s missed him since he’s been gone. There are so many of these young fighters coming through.
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      “Joyce, Dubois, Hrgovic – so many names that are around the world level. Let’s mix it up. Let’s get it busy.”
      Wilder, 36, is set to face Robert Helenius, 38, on October 15 in New York.
      The Bronze Bomber has suffered consecutive stoppage defeats to Fury, 33, which followed after their 2018 draw.
      Wilder floored Fury twice on that occasion before scoring two knockdowns in their recent trilogy.
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      And Haye, 41, is convinced his former training partner is the only man capable of beating Fury.
      He said: “I just rewatched the three fights with the number one heavyweight on the planet, Tyson Fury.
      “He probably is the closest guy to beating him. He nearly knocked him out on a couple of occasions, he had him heavily hurt.”
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      ‘Show me the millions’ – Kell Brook, 35, refuses to rule out return for the right price just FIVE MONTHS after retiring

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      KELL BROOK refused to rule out a boxing return if the price is right. The beloved ex-IBF world champion retired on a high in February after beating arch rival Amir Khan.
      Kell Brook after beating Amir Khan in their grudge fightCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      But Brook admitted he cannot completely close the door on a return fight, if there are millions to be made.
      He told iFL TV: “There’s always a number. If it makes sense, business sense, then I’m coming back. Show me the millions.
      “Listen I love the game, don’t I? I love the game, but I’m retired.”
      Brook, 35, finally gained bragging rights over Khan, also 35, with a sixth-round stoppage in their Manchester grudge match.
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      He then priced himself out of facing welterweight contender Conor Benn, 25, and failed to agree terms with Chris Eubank Jr, 32.
      Brook insisted he is happily retired, but the allure of another mega-money payday and crowd-pleasing fight would at least make him consider a comeback.
      He added: “It’s not over until it’s over. But as we stand now, I’m retired.
      “But Eddie Hearn, if he’s watching, all those promoters out there, show me the benjamins. If it excites me enough.
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      “When I come back and I hear these fans and stuff, it’s hard. It’s hard to walk away from it, it’s very hard.”
      Khan had a rematch clause in his contract but talk of a second fight between the British stars collapsed.
      The 2004 Olympic silver medallist also later hung up his gloves, ending another conic career.
      Amir Khan was beaten in round six by Kell BrookCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More