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      Floyd Mayweather shows off new £1.5million car collection including Rolls-Royce with furry seats – and £85,000 backpack

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER was out to prove why he earned the nickname Money as he showed off his new £1.5million car collection.The boxing legend – who topped Forbes rich list of the decade with over £700MILLION made – has never been shy of flaunting his wealth. Floyd Mayweather showed off his new collection of carsCredit: Instagram / @floydmayweatherHere is a £250,000 Rolls Royce GhostCredit: Instagram / @floydmayweatherAnother Rolls Royce was fitted with Gucci pillowsCredit: Instagram / @floydmayweatherThe seats were all furryCredit: Instagram / @floydmayweatherMayweather also brought a himalayan Gucci backpack worth £85,000Credit: Instagram / @floydmayweatherWhether it’s showing off his multiple mansions, private jets or expensive watches, Mayweather is known to splash the cash. But among his favourite things to buys are cars – and Mayweather has lots of them. In a recent Instagram post, the unbeaten American gave his 29.9m followers a look into just one of his driveways. Parked out front is a black Rolls Royce Ghost, which costs up to £250,000. READ MORE IN BOXINGSitting next to it was a matching black Rolls-Royce Phantom – priced at close to £380,000 – which has £650 Gucci pillows and furry seats. Mayweather was not done there as he revealed his secret purchase, an £85,000 black Mercedes van which is fitted with an Apple TV and espresso machine.He also got himself McLaren GTS, worth £210,000 and had two more black Rolls Royces down the end of the drive. The ring great did not limit his shopping to just cars as he revealed his brand new himalayan Gucci backpack – which fetched for £85,000. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMayweather is the highest-earning fighter of all time with his wins over Manny Pacquiao, 45, and Conor McGregor, 35, making him over £450m alone. And he continues to box in exhibitions even in retirement, boasting of earning up to £15m at a time. His last came against the grandson of notorious New York crime boss John Gotti – which ended in a DQ win before a brawl broke out in the ring. Mayweather, 47, now prepares to rematch Gotti III, 31, on August 24 in Mexico. Inside Floyd Mayweather’s extravagant lifestyle… Mayweather is a regular on his private jetCredit: Instagram @liramsustielHe travels in styleCredit: Instagram @floydmayweatherMayweather earned over £700m in his boxing careerCredit: Instagram @floydmayweatherHe is boxing’s top earnerCredit: InstagramMayweather is never shy of showing off his carsCredit: Refer to CaptionHe has an impressive collectionCredit: Refer to CaptionInside Floyd Mayweather’s gym where boxing legend trained in sweltering heat & forced sparring partners to arrive at 3am More

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      Manny Pacquiao vs Rukiya Anpo: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, undercard as Pacman returns to ring

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      MANNY PACQUIAO is back later this month to take on MMA star Rukiya Anpo in a catchweight bout.Anpo is a former K1 super-lightweight champion as a kickboxer, but his fight with Pacquiao will take place under boxing rules.Manny Pacquiao fought DK Yoo in an exhibition match in 2022Credit: AFPPacquiao was originally scheduled to take on Chihiro Suzuki but that fight was nixed in favour of a clash with Anpo.Pacquiao vs Anpo will take place under rules defined as ‘special standing’. One would assume that means boxing rules will be enforced but there has been no confirmation so far.The catchweight will be 152lbs and the fight will be three three-minute rounds long.When is Pacquiao vs Anpo?Pacquiao’s clash against Anpo will take place on Sunday, July 28.The fight will be held at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.The main card is set to start at 5am BST, but the main event will take place much later than that.A ring-walk time for the main event has yet to be confirmed but can be expected at around 10am BST.What channel is it and can it be live streamed?Pacquiao vs Anpo will be shown live on RIZIN PPV.You can live stream the action from Rizin,tv, which is available for download onto your mobile, tablet device and Smart TV.The fight will cost $19.99 (£15.60) to order on pay-per-view.Pacquiao vs Suzuki full cardManny Pacquiao vs Rukiya AnpoMikuru Asakura vs Ren HiramotoH. Ougikubo vs Makoto ShinryuYutaka Saito vs Yuta KuboR. Ashizawa vs Koji TanakaHiroaki Suzuki vs Ren SugiyamaJohn Dodson vs Takaki SoyaTai Emery vs Charisa SigalaHideo Tokoro vs Hiroya KondoRena Kubota vs Kate Oyama More

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      Watch as Nate Diaz has entire room laughing with two-word response to winning Conor McGregor £1.2million

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      NATE DIAZ had the room in laughter with his two-word response to winning Conor McGregor £1.2million. The pair share one of the most iconic UFC rivalries of all time, with the score tied at one apiece after their classic two-fight series.Nate Diaz responding to Conor McGregor winning £1.2m for betting on himThe pair share one of the most iconic UFC rivalries of all timeCredit: Getty – ContributorBut despite the bad blood, McGregor still backed Diaz to beat Jorge Masvidal in their boxing rematch. The Irishman lumped on £390,000 and won back £1.2m after Diaz beat Masvidal on points.Diaz was told about McGregor’s wager and subsequent winnings at the press conference but he just replied: “That’s cool.” Laughter broke out in the room as McGregor later posted: “I make ya so much money you can swim in it!” READ MORE ON UFCDiaz, 39, famously became the first to beat McGregor, 35, in the UFC with a submission win in March 2016. But he lost the rematch five years later and a trilogy bout has since failed to materialise.Meanwhile, Diaz has crossed over to boxing and lost his debut to YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in August 2023,But he bounced back with victory over Masvidal, 39, who had won their initial 2019 fight.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIn the aftermath, Diaz called out Paul, 27, to a rematch as well as UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards, 32, who beat him in 2021. Diaz said: “I’m gonna beat Jake Paul’s f***ing ass. I’m down to fight the highest-ranked boxer that I can find.Nate Diaz calls out Jake Paul to rematch after beating Jorge Masvidal”My main objective has always been to be the best fighter in the world so I want to go back and get the UFC title.”Leon Edwards, Jake Paul and anybody the f*** else, you’re dead.”Jorge Masvidal was beaten by Nate Diaz in their boxing rematchCredit: Getty More

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      I sparred Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury but another Brit pair including 19-year-old are hardest punchers I ever faced

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      LAWRENCE OKOLIE has sparred Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury – but two hitters stand out among the lot. Former cruiserweight champion Okolie himself is one of the most feared punchers in the world with 15 knockouts in 20 wins. Tyson Fury before his May 2024 fight with Oleksandr UsykCredit: GettyAnthony Joshua poses after knocking out Francis NgannouCredit: ReutersHis long 6ft 5in frame and speed made the 2016 Olympian a sought-after sparring partner for the world’s top names.Fury brought Okolie into his camp before fighting Deontay Wilder for the first time in 2018. And AJ sparred with the WBC bridgerweight champ several times over the years.Joshua now challenges for the IBF world title on September 21 against Daniel Dubois – with whom Okolie has also shared the ring.READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd he named Dubois – along with 19-year-old sensation Moses Itauma – as the two hardest-hitters he has come across.Okolie, 31, told BoxNation: “I think he’s probably one of the hardest punchers. “Him and Moses Itauma are the two hardest punchers I’ve been in the ring with, whether that’s sparring or fights.”Itauma is 9-0 with seven KOs and has been compared to a prime teenage Mike Tyson.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd Okolie tipped the youngster to go all the way in the sport. He said: “He could be definitely. I feel like it depends on who at his age is coming up right now. Tyson Fury’s sparring partner and ‘Britain’s Mike Tyson’ to train with Anthony Joshua after linking up with new coach”He has a lot of skill and speed and punching power so we’ll see.”Lawrence Okolie with Daniel DuboisCredit: @lawrenceokolieBritish teenage sensation Moses ItaumaCredit: Getty More

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      Nathan Heaney vs Brad Pauls 2: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, undercard for super-bantamweight clash

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      NATHAN HEANEY takes on Brad Pauls this weekend in an exciting British middleweight title rematch. The pair fought earlier this year for the Lonsdale belt but the decision was ruled a split draw. Brad Pauls and Nathan Heaney fought to a split decision draw earlier this yearElsewhere on the card, Chantelle Cameron returns as she takes on Elhem Mekhaled and Zach Parker faces Jack Arnfield. Sol Dacres is also in action against David Adeleye in an extiting heavyweight match-up. “The depth and quality of this fight card in Birmingham is unrivalled in this country,” Queensberry boss Frank Warren said. “The Magnificent Seven concept is proving hugely popular and getting stronger each time.”When is Heaney vs Pauls 2?Heaney’s big clash with Pauls will take place on Saturday, July 20.The fight will be held at the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham, England.The main event is expected to get underway from 10pm BST, with the main card starting at 7pm.What channel is it and can it be live streamed?Heaney vs Pauls will be shown live on TNT Sports 1 in the UK.You can live stream the action from the Discovery+ app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.Heaney vs Pauls 2 undercardNathan Heaney vs. Brad PaulsZach Parker vs. Jack ArnfieldChantelle Cameron vs. Elhem MekhaledAshley Lane vs. Andrew CainSol Dacres vs. David AdeleyeOwen Cooper vs. Ekow EssumanShabaz Masoud vs.TBAEzra Taylor vs. TBABradley Thompson vs. Stephen Jackson More

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      Anthony Joshua tips Alex Pereira to begin new career in boxing leaving UFC champion ‘honoured’

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA left Alex Pereira “honoured” after backing the UFC champion to make a go of it in boxing.Pereira has established himself as one of the top MMA stars since crossing over from kickboxing.Anthony Joshua backed Alex Pereira to make a go of it in boxingCredit: ReutersPereira was left ‘honoured’ by AJ’s commentCredit: GettyHe has won UFC titles at middleweight and light-heavyweight and teased a move to heavyweight to become the first three-division champ. But AJ – who knocked out Francis Ngannou in his last bout – believes Pereira has got what it takes to make another switch to boxing. He posted: “Alex Pereira should make a boxing debut one day.”Pereira replied: “I’m honored you think so. It’s always been my dream, I’m 37… I cannot make a career in it, so who do you recommend I fight?”READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd Joshua, with his business hat on, advised: “The options are endless champ. I am sure something can be done. Drop @258mgt a line.”Pereira has one of the most deadly left hooks in MMA and has sparred top boxers already. Footage has shown him in the ring with 2016 American Olympian Khalil Coe, 27, and 22–1 Aussie heavyweight Demsey McKean, 33. Several MMA stars have crossed over to boxing for mega-money bouts.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSNgannou, 37, walked out on the UFC to pursue boxing and strolled into huge fights with Tyson Fury and Joshua. He floored Fury, 35, on the way to a controversial decision loss before being KO’d by Joshua, 34, in March. Carl Froch adds fuel to fire of Anthony Joshua feud with big claim and says Daniel Dubois fight could be his lastAJ now challenges Daniel Dubois, 26, for the IBF title on September 21 at Wembley.Meanwhile, Pereira stopped Jiri Prochazka, 31, in two rounds at UFC 303 after filling in on two weeks’ notice after Conor McGregor, 35, pulled out through injury. More

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      Carl Froch adds fuel to fire of Anthony Joshua feud with big claim and says Daniel Dubois fight could be his last

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      CARL FROCH added more fuel to his Anthony Joshua feud by making some huge claims.Froch and AJ were once good friends and former training partners at Team GB’s Sheffield HQ. Carl Froch added more fuel to the fire of his feud with Anthony JoshuaCredit: Steve BellJoshua and Froch have been going back and forthCredit: ReutersBut in recent years, the relationship has turned sour with the pair training bitter jibes.Froch – by far the more vocal of the pair – has continued to take aim at Joshua and his career. But in a game of word association, AJ hit back by labelling his friend-turned-foe a “p***k*.It has not gone down well with Froch, who once again took a swipe at Joshua by backing a prime Frank Bruno to beat him in a fantasy fight. READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd he even claimed defeat to Daniel Dubois, 26, on September 21 at Wembley could spell the end for the two-time heavyweight champion. Froch, 47, told BestOnlinePokerSites: “The Frank Bruno that fought Lennox Lewis in Cardiff back in the 90s – that Frank Bruno beats Anthony Joshua. “I’m sorry but he just does. It’s just all about timing and you can’t hold that against Anthony Joshua. “I know they call it heavyweight, but it’s very thin now. The landscape of heavyweight boxing. It’s not what it used to be.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I think if Anthony Joshua loses to Dubois, it could be the last we see of him.”The rivalry hit new heights when Froch shared apparent private messages with Joshua, 34, after being called a “p***k”. Carl Froch slams ’embarrassing’ Anthony Joshua as he ‘leaks’ WhatsApp messages ahead of Daniel Dubois fightBut Froch claimed there was far more said in actuality – but that was kept back from the public. He said: “I’ve shared 10 per cent of the messages.”I mean, it’s schoolboy stuff. It’s like plastic gangsters. It’s pathetic really, it’s childish and it’s a bit ridiculous.”I think he’ll be cringing to himself at that. I’ve shared it because why should I be abused by somebody in this position and be called that name?”I’ve kept 90 per cent of what he’s said away. He’s messaged me again, overnight, and deleted four of the messages.” More

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      I walked away from pro MMA career to become Conor McGregor’s photographer… now he’s helping me make Misfits Boxing debut

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      PHOTOGRAPHER Dave Fogarty was picturing a career in professional MMA – until Conor McGregor came calling. The Irishman was an amateur champion with World and European medals to his name. Photographer Dave Fogarty with Conor McGregorCredit: Instagram Fogarty training for his boxing debutCredit: Instagram And while training to be a fighter, he picked up the camera as a hobby to do while out the gym and snapped in local Irish shows. That is how he was introduced to McGregor – who later became his boss after the UFC icon offered him a job as his personal photographer. Fogarty, 34, told SunSport: “I definitely could’ve turned pro. “It was definitely on the cards and something I thought about but when my amateur career had come to an end is when I started working full time for Conor.READ MORE IN BOXING“The time commitment working with Conor wouldn’t work with the full time commitment of doing pro MMA. “So I obviously chose to continue working with Conor.”Despite walking away from a fight career, Fogarty has never left MMA. That is because he is on call 24/7 with McGregor, meaning he is always in the gym and around the world’s biggest fights. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFogarty is among McGregor’s most trusted confidants. The talented snapper is part of McGregor’s core team who travel around the world with him.Watch disgusting moment Conor McGregor dislocates then resets his toe in training as injury sees him pull out of UFC 303Fogarty joins nutritionist Tristan Kennedy and strength coach Julian Dalby along with a padman and masseuse wherever McGregor goes. He said: “The man doesn’t take holidays, he doesn’t take vacations. He’s always doing something, when he’s away, the team is always away with him. “Like he says, there’s a gym on the yacht. Even if he’s on his yacht, he’s still training. He trains all year round. It’s great to be surrounded by that.” Fogarty – who has continued to train since his last MMA bout in 2017 – has captured McGregor’s meteoric rise through his lens. He revealed: “It’s mad. When you step back and see what it must be like for him. “Because when all that stuff is happening, I’m just in work mode making sure I get the pictures and have it covered.  “So to step back and see that’s what he does, day in and day out. That’s his life, it’s crazy. Conor wears different hats. You can be around him sometimes and he’s Conor, your friend and you’re having a buzz. And then, when it’s time to get to work and he becomes the boss.Conor McGregor’s photographer Dave Fogarty “It becomes normal until you step back and realise that it isn’t normal.” Fogarty teased that an upcoming project he worked on with McGregor is due to be released soon. And he opened up on how his close friend can just as quickly flip to strict boss at any moment. He said: “Conor wears different hats. You can be around him sometimes and he’s Conor, your friend and you’re having a buzz. “And then, when it’s time to get to work and he becomes the boss there’s times when I’m taking pictures and it hasn’t been his vision. “And, he’s told me about it. He’s let me know, that’s when it’s Conor the boss. “But there’s times when he loves the pictures and we’re having a buzz. “There’s times where he’s Conor McGregor, head of McGregor Sports & Entertainment or Claymore Productions.’I’ve soaked it all in’“I don’t want people telling me all the time my pictures are great, they’re not always great, no one’s are. “I think it’s important to have that relationship.” Fogarty will now call on McGregor’s expertise as he prepares to make his fight return – this time in the boxing ring. He has signed to Misfits Boxing – home to celebrity-style crossover bouts – and faces their lightweight champion Deen the Great on August 31 in Dublin. Fogarty will be coached by McGregor’s first ever trainer, Irish boxing great Phil Sutcliffe. When travelling with McGregor, he will work under the same coaches and recovery team hired by the UFC legend. He will then jet back to do his sparring under the watchful eye of two-time Olympian Sutcliffe. Fogarty does not rule out McGregor coming to support on the night and will make use of everything he has learned over the years while observing his boss. He is now preparing to make his boxing debutCredit: @ginger_beard_photosHe said: “I’ve soaked it all in. I’ve structured my training camp the exact same way I’ve seen Conor structure his. That’s where I’ve got the blueprint from. “It’s a very precise, measured and calculated way of doing it and it’s the optimal way of doing it. “Obviously, being around Conor and seeing how he’s done it is the way I’ll do it. He’s one of the best minds in combat sports history. “He’s a phenomenal coach, you saw on The Ultimate Fighter how dedicated he is to it, how dedicated and enthusiastic he is. “I’ve taken in so much from him, being around and seeing how he puts his training camps together. “It’s been a huge inspiration to how I’m going to do this.”Fogarty will challenge for Deen’s lightweight belt and prepares to take on a brash-talking unbeaten American. He said: “I’ve said it from the start, He is good. I’m not going to take anything away from him or discredit him. READ MORE SUN STORIES“He is a good fighter, a bit of a mouth, bit arrogant and cocky, but look, he is a good boxer. He’s got power in both hands, moves his head well, moves his feet well. “So I think it’s a big challenge and the hardest fight in the division being the champion. But I’m here for big fights and big opportunities.” Fogarty at the famed Crumlin Boxing ClubCredit: Instagram More