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      Trying to make Chris Eubank vs Conor Benn happen was like coming into a car crash, they hate each other, says Ben Shalom

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      BOXING promoter Ben Shalom has likened making Chris Eubank Jr’s fight against Conor Benn to a car crash.The feuding pair finally agreed to fight last month after years of bickering.Arranging Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn’s fight has been likened to a car crashCredit: GettyPromoter Ben Shalom admits he can’t believe the fight is finally going aheadCredit: PAEubank Jr and Benn will collide on April 26 at Tottenham’s 62,000-seater stadium.And it will finally lay to rest the ghosts of their failed clash in October 2022.The scrap was axed when Benn failed two Voluntary Anti-Doping Association Tests.The unbeaten welterweight contender then had the fight of his life to try and prove his innocence and get his career back on track.READ MORE IN BOXINGBenn, 28, was later charged by UK Anti-Doping and a bitter dispute with the British Boxing Board of Control ensued after the fighter was stripped of his license.It saw him take his career to America, where he had two routine wins up at super-welterweight against Rodolfo Orozco and Peter Dobson.Eubank, 35, went on to have a double header with Liam Smith, 36, losing the first by KO before winning the rematch by stoppage.He then beat Kamil Szeremeta in his last bout in October – with Benn ringside in Saudi Arabia.Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSFollowing his seventh-round stoppage of Szeremeta, 35, he faced off with Benn in the ring to fuel speculation their bitter bout was back on.And a month later, UKAD released a statement to confirm Benn’s ban had been lifted – clearing him to fight on home soil again.Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn square up as Neymar ‘acts like guest referee’ in baffling scenesBoxxer founder and fight promoter Shalom has now lifted the lid on the difficulty of setting up Eubank Jr’s fight against Benn.Speaking to Betfred, he likened negotiations to a car crash and admits Turki Al-Sheikh was the driving force behind the bout.Shalom said: “The thing about Chris Eubank Jr. vs Conor Benn is that it’s bigger than boxing, and there’s very few events that are, so of course getting it over the line was tricky.“We weren’t involved in the first scheduled fight with the chaos surrounding the drug testing and failed drugs tests, so we came into an absolute car crash, which involved two fighters that absolutely hate each other.“They don’t even want to talk to each other or give anything, but it was the fight to make.“Both fighters were talking about doing other fights and all this, but we always knew that this was the fight to make. It was hard, everything was an argument.“For me, Chris Eubank Jr is far and away the A side and bigger name and of course I’m going to say that, but I think his resume proves that and the fights he’s been in before prove that.”But we were dealing with a tricky character and another promoter in Matchroom.“It was almost like full circle, I have to be honest, because when I came into the sport, probably Matchroom at the time, even though that’s changed now with Frank Warren, were the leaders and they were trying to make our life very, very difficult.”So to come full circle and be at the negotiating table for Eubank Jr vs Benn is a crazy story and boxing’s full of crazy stories.“We finally got it over the line with the help of His Excellency (Turki Al-Sheikh) because he was able to take ego out of the window and Conor didn’t have to see how much Chris was earning, which I think was half the battle.READ MORE SUN STORIES“The interest in it is huge, the history is huge and it’s definitely one that will go down in the history books and be remembered for a very long time.”So I’m delighted to be involved in what I believe will be the biggest show in British boxing, if not boxing, this year.” More

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      Tyson Fury casts further doubt on Anthony Joshua fight – but Frank Warren reveals what will tempt him out of retirement

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      TYSON FURY has cast even more doubt over a showdown with Anthony Joshua coming to fruition.The Gypsy King seemingly put the final nail in the coffin of the long-overdue domestic dust-up last month by announcing his fifth retirement.Tyson Fury announced his fifth retirement from boxing last monthCredit: GETTYFury’s latest hanging up of the gloves has seemingly KO’d a fight with Anthony JoshuaCredit: REUTERSFury has revealed he’s ‘happy’ with his retirementCredit: INSTAGRAM@PARISFURY1Boxing fans and pundits alike aren’t buying what the Wythenshawe warrior is selling and reckon he’s hung up his gloves again to bump up his payday for the AJ fight.But he recently told promoter Frank Warren that he’s “happy” with his current life after boxing.The Queensberry Promotions chief revealed on The Ariel & Ade Show: “Can he walk away from the sport? He says he has.”And at this moment in time, he said to me, he’s really in a good place and that he’s very happy.READ MORE BOXING NEWS”And that, for me, is important that he is happy and that he’s in a good place. “He’s been one of the best two heavyweights of the 21st century.”And I just want him now to enjoy his family and his life. He had a hard year last year.”Three training camps one after another, one fight got cancelled because he got the cut eye.Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSView of The Sun’s boxing expert: ‘I think it’s a ploy’By Wally Downes JrCALL ME a miserable fat little boxing cynic, but Tyson Fury’s latest retirement just doesn’t wash with me.It wasn’t too long ago we were hearing he had a ten-fight deal with Saudi Arabia, that he was gonna fight Anthony Joshua twice, then he was going to face Joseph Parker twice.He was planning on doing every fight in the world – there was even talk he’d rematch Francis Ngannou and do a better job.IF he has retired, then he goes out with an incredible career having made over £300million in boxing events alone, let alone all the extra stuff.He does so having sacrificed bundles of his own life for such success.We know his wife Paris suffered a miscarriage going into the first Olesandr Usyk fight.We know for Deontay Wilder III, his little girl was put in intensive care, he barely even trained for that fight, he was sleeping on the hospital floor.IF he has retired, IF it is genuine, then it’s been an incredible career.And for the big showman, it’s probably a nice little short sharp way to go out by just posting a video while sat inside his car.But I can’t help but think that it’s a bit of a ploy to drive AJ a little bit crazy.AJ was at the Ring Awards the other day and put out a social media post saying “Fury, where are you? I’m looking for you.”It’s the only fight that AJ wants, and Fury being wise and looking at the Floyd Mayweather playbook, knows that once you retire, you have to be coaxed out of retirement.And how do you coax someone out of retirement? Loads more readies.The fact of the matter is, Fury has always told us: I’m a prize fighter, I do it for money, I’m gonna do it for as long as I can and make as much money as I can.So the idea that he suddenly ducks out now doesn’t seem to ring quite true.As Fury made the announcement, I was with Frank Warren and he said hadn’t spoken to Tyson about it today, but that he hopes that it’s true, that Fury’s done enough and made enough money.IF it’s true, then what an incredible career.Fury and AJ have put British boxing on the map where it’s not been for decades, not since Lennox Lewis 25 years ago.So thank you, but rather than being at his leaving party, which I’m sure The Sun would be invited to, I suspect we’ll see him boxing AJ in Riyadh in a few months. “He needs now to go enjoy his life and enjoy being with his family, which is what he’s doing.”As much as he wants Fury to enjoy the fruits of his brutal labour, Warren wouldn’t be surprised if the former heavyweight king’s competitive spirit gets the better of him.Amir Khan echos the nation in plead to Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua… and he speaks from experienceHe said: “I’ve not bothered him and I’ve certainly not spoken to him about fighting again.”And if he does, that’s got to be his choice. He’s a very, very wealthy guy, he’s made a serious amount of money.”He doesn’t need, financially, to fight. If he does fight, it’s because he’s got a fighting heart.”Obviously he’ll get well paid if he does fight. But he’s got a fighting heart.”Fury’s retirement came on the back of consecutive losses to former undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk.Tyson Fury hung up his gloves following back-to-back defeats to Oleksandr UsykCredit: GETTYPromoter Frank Warren reckons the Gypsy King could be tempted to return to the ringCredit: PAIn a video on his social media pages, he said: “Hey everybody, I am going to make it short and sweet. “I would like to announce my retirement from boxing.”It has been a blast and I have loved every single minute of it.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I’m going to end with this – Dick Turpin wore a mask.”God bless everybody and see you on the other side.”Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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      I thought I was being scammed after WWE offered me trials on Instagram… but here’s why I chose boxing instead

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      PREPARING himself for Olympic glory, boxer Delicious Orie received a suspicious Instagram message offering him trials with the WWE. But the super-heavyweight star brushed off the invite as nothing more than a scam. Delicious Orie was beaten in the opening round of the 2024 OlympicsCredit: PAOrie was on holiday in Thailand when he realised he had been offered WWE trialsCredit: @deliciousboxingIt was only after he was controversially beaten in the opening round of the 2024 Paris Games that he gave the DM a second thought. By then, Orie was on holiday in Bangkok enjoying some well-earned rest off the back of heartbreaking defeat to Armenia’s Davit Chaloyan.He did a bit more digging and realised the offer from the WWE was real – and had already been accepted on his behalf. Orie, 27, told SunSport: “So they messaged me actually on Instagram – this was during the Olympics.READ MORE IN BOXING”So I wasn’t on my social media during the Olympics. I actually saw it on holiday a few weeks after.”And I’m looking up, I’m just looking through the messages and I’m seeing the WWE – initially I thought it was just like one of those fake things trying to get scam you.”But then I opened the message, I looked into the account and I’m like, ‘This is all legit, you know, they want me out.'”So I’m in Thailand, I bell my manager because I messaged them back and said, ‘Yeah, of course, let’s talk.’Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”And they said, ‘Oh no, we’ve already been speaking with your manager and we’ve sorted everything out, you’re flying out this day.'”I’m calling my manager like, ‘What’s going on here? I’ve haven’t been told this!Former world heavyweight champion who KO’d Lennox Lewis, 59, wins second comeback fight as opponent retires “And he goes, ‘You just need to chill out, just relax, have a good time on holiday and then you can reset because your mind’s going to be going.'”And I’m like, well it’s too late now my mind’s going now. But yeah, I went out there just to have a look, see what they offer and it was a fantastic experience.”Orie did undergo a physical trial with the WWE in Florida – but stopped short of any high-flying turnbuckle moves.He said: “We did bits, it was very light, though. I’d watched a lot of the real physical jumping off the the ropes and all that stuff.”The main reason why was they were a little bit more cautious on it because as athletes and the things that we’ve got going on behind the scenes, injuries, as you may know, there’s there’s a high injury rate in wrestling, jumping off things and stuff like that.”So I got to try out a little bit, but not too much.”What Orie realised most though was the WWE stars’ talent on the microphone – something boxers rarely excel at. He said: “That’s why the likes of Tyson Fury and all them stand out so much because he’s able to do that, whereas you don’t get many in the UK that can do it.”Orie only began boxing at 18He suffered a controversial Olympic defeat to Armenia’s Davit ChaloyanCredit: PAOrie – born in Moscow to a Russian mother and Nigerian father – moved to the UK aged seven seeking a better life. He only started boxing at 18 and excelled as an amateur winning national titles as well as Commonwealth gold and European bronze. And with still so much to achieve in the professional ranks, Orie decided to politely turn down the WWE’s approach. He said: “I was thinking what’s gonna get me the most fulfilment out of my life?”I could have gone down that route, but do I wanna be a 70 year old looking back thinking what could I have been as a professional boxer?”I think there’s something quite real, raw, primal about boxing. “There’s nowhere to hide, the amount of work you put in is what shows. No matter whether it is you win, lose, it doesn’t matter.”It’s how much work you can portray and show people how much work you you’ve put in. And that’s basically what I wanted to do.I’m just looking through the messages and I’m seeing the WWE – initially I thought it was just like one of those fake things trying to get scam you.Delicious Orie”That’s the reason why I decided to sort of say, ‘Look, amazing offer, but definitely the professional boxing is for me.'”Orie has now turned pro with Hall of Fame promoter Frank Warren at heavyweight with his debut set to be announced soon. And he arrives on the scene just as superstars Anthony Joshua, 35, and Tyson Fury, 36, prepare to depart leaving a gaping gap behind them. Orie said: “When I started boxing, I knew that there was a target audience that I can appeal to.”I believe that I’m quite real and I could just appeal to normal people and I can also try and inspire as many people that were or still are in my position or were in my position in the past.”So I thought to myself, there’s definitely a gap in that market for me. So from before I even thought about turning professional, I knew that.”Orie expects to fight regularly in 2025 – and promises plenty of eyeballs – whether they are booing or cheering. He said: “I’ll be very, very busy, and it’ll be very, very exciting.READ MORE SUN STORIES”There’ll be people gathering together watching Delicious Orie box, whether they don’t like me or like me, doesn’t matter. “They’ll be watching me box.”Anthony Joshua with OrieCredit: @deliciousboxing More

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      Dillian Whyte and Hughie Fury’s boxing records CHANGED as rival has 10 years of results wiped over failed drug test

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      DILLIAN WHYTE and Hughie Fury are among the fighters set to see their boxing records altered.It comes after fresh doping violations by former world title challenger Alexander Povetkin came to light.Alexander Povetkin is serving a four-year suspension for a recently-discovered failed drug testCredit: GETTYThe Russian tested positive for ostarine in 2014 but his failed test went unreportedCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdPovetkin has had ten years’ worth of results scrubbed from his record, including his 2020 KO of Dillian WhyteCredit: MARK ROBINSONThe Russian has secretly been serving a FOUR-YEAR drugs ban.And the historic anti-doping rule break, which has only just come to light, has cost him a DECADE of fight results.Povetkin, 45, has been slapped with the sanction after it was discovered he’d failed a drug test back in October 2014.An investigation by the International Testing Agency into systemic doping in Russian sports discovered a sample returned by Povetkin after his clash with Carlos Takam came back positive for Ostarine.READ MORE BOXING NEWSBut he continued boxing as the positive sample, which was retrieved from the Moscow Laboratory by the World Anti-Doping Agency, went UNREPORTED.Povetkin tested positive for Ostarine and Meladonium – the drug at the centre of Maria Sharapova’s doping scandal – in 2016 and was hit with a one-year ban.But the uncovering of his failed test in 2014 has seen him handed a four-year sanction.An ITA statement read: “After being notified of the case and informed of his procedural rights, the athlete decided not to challenge the anti-doping rule violation.Most read in BoxingHughie Fury lost to Povetkin in 2019Credit: News Group Newspapers LtdAlexander Povetkin’s legacy is now in tattersCredit: REUTERS”Povetkin’s ban came into effect on October 21 2024 and will be in force until October 20 2028.“In addition, the athlete’s results from October 25 2014 until the start of the athlete’s provisional suspension on October 21 2024 have been disqualified.Whyte vs Povetkin 2 – Round by round”Including the results obtained during a boxing match held on the night of October 24/25 2014.”The wiping out of a decade’s worth of wins for Povetkin has seen his triumphs over Brits Hughie Fury, David Price and Whyte overturned to No Contests.Povetkin first met Whyte in 2020, with the Russian triumphing by KO.They fought again in March the following year with Whyte emerging victorious. Hughie Fury lost to Povetkin at the O2 in 2019. Povetkin, however, won’t feel the brunt of ITA’s heavy sanction as he hung up his gloves in June 2021.Shortly after the announcement of his retirement, he said: “The years take their tolI”I have all kinds of injuries that still need to be treated. The time has come for me to end my career.”READ MORE SUN STORIESPovetkin has yet to speak on his second period of ineligibility, which matters very little considering the fact he’s retired.But his achievements inside the ring, including his gold medal at the 2004 Olympics in Greece, will forever be tainted by his two failed drug tests. More

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      Jake Paul’s next fight will be ‘BIGGER than Mike Tyson’ after emerging as shock contender for Canelo Alvarez bout

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      JAKE PAUL’S next fight could be even BIGGER than his bout against Mike Tyson. The YouTuber-turned-boxer brought heavyweight great Tyson out of retirement in November for a showdown streamed on Netflix. Jake Paul’s next fight has been teased as bigger than Mike TysonCredit: GettyControversy surrounded the clash due to the age difference but over 100MILLION people still tuned in to watch Paul’s points win. The American is now back in training and teasing his next fight. And during an episode of older brother Logan’s podcast, Paul phoned in and revealed his boxing return will be announced soon. Logan’s co-host Mike Majlak then added: “We can’t say. It’s the craziest thing of all time, insane. Bigger than Tyson.” READ MORE IN boxing Paul, 28, banked himself £30MILLION for his fight with Tyson, 58, and improved his record to 11-1. He kept fans guessing with by teasing details over his next fight online by posting: “It’s time. Sat July 5th. New York, New York.” But soon after, Mexican journalist Julianis Julius claimed that Paul and Canelo Alvarez are close to agreeing a shock fight in May. He reported online: “There is already an agreement for Jake Paul to be Canelo Alvarez’s rival in May of this year, a source very close to the operation informs me.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”The event will be co-promoted by Canelo Promotions & MVP & PBC.”Paul has long called out Canelo – who has also refused to rule out the fight in the past. Jake Paul ‘has agreement to fight P4P great Canelo Alvarez in May’ but fans all fear what it means But Canelo currently reigns as champion of the 168lb super-middleweight division at 12 stone. Paul’s last fight was his heavyweight debut – bulking up to 16st 2lb – having been campaigning at the 14st 4lb cruiserweight limit of 200lb. That means there is a FOUR STONE difference between the two. Canelo, 34, is also in line to fight unbeaten American Terence Crawford, 37, in a September blockbuster. But he is without an opponent for his usual Cinco de Mayo weekend opponent in May. Paul was probed on his callouts of Canelo on the All The Smoke Fight podcast and he replied: “He’s not a monster in my eyes.”This is the thing, everyone’s going to tune in to want to see me f***ing die, basically.”And Canelo said on the Full Send Podcast in 2023: “When I’m done with boxing, why not? Yeah, maybe.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I think it’s good cause, what happens is other people who never watch boxing, they don’t know anything about boxing, they want to watch Jake Paul because he brings fans from another world.”Canelo Alvarez is linked with a May fight against Jake PaulCredit: Reuters More

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      Former world heavyweight champion who KO’d Lennox Lewis, 59, wins second comeback fight as opponent retires

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      FORMER heavyweight world champion Oliver McCall won his second comeback fight aged 59 – but fans are far from impressed.McCall famously knocked out Lennox Lewis in 1994 but lost the rematch three years later.Oliver McCall won his second comeback fight aged 59Credit: X @IFLTVLennox Lewis twice fought McCallCredit: AFPFrank Bruno beat McCall for the WBC title in 1995Credit: Getty Images – GettyHe initially retired in 2019 but McCall made a surprise return in Nashville in November just days after Jake Paul beat Mike Tyson. McCall defeated 54-year-old opponent Stacy Frazier in the second round after a fairly laboured combination of punches.And he followed it up with a stoppage over Gary Cobia, a 52-year-old police sheriff from Utah – who now has a record of three wins and five losses. Cobia took an uppercut in the first round which left him bleeding from the nose and unable to fight on into round two. READ MORE IN BOXINGMcCall – who lost the WBC title in 1995 to Frank Bruno – now has 61 wins and 14 losses on his record as fans voiced their concern over his prolonged career.One said: “Disgraceful.”Another added: “Anyone over 50 should not be getting hit in the head.”YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul’s fight with Tyson was marred in controversy amid the age gap between them. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThey boxed over eight, shorter two minute rounds wearing bigger 14oz gloves on as Tyson, 58, returned after 20 YEARS out the ring. Paul, 28, won a dull points decision and McCall called out the 11-1 celebrity after his comeback victory last year. He said: “I’ll knock Jake Paul out. Bring on Jake Paul and I wanna get revenge for Nate Robinson and then Mike Tyson. That would be awesome.”Former world champion who KO’d Lennox Lewis, 59, sends 54-year-old opponent crashing to canvas in brutal stoppage More

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      KSI announces Wayne Bridge replacement for Misfits Boxing after ex-Chelsea star pulled out over John Terry jibe

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      KSI has announced the replacement for Wayne Bridge who he’ll fight at Misfits 21.Former Chelsea, Manchester City and England left-back Bridge was due to step into the ring with the YouTuber on March 29.KSI has announced the Misfits Boxing replacement after Wayne Bridge pulled outCredit: X formerly Twitter / @@MF_DAZNXSeriesDillon Danis will take to the ring to fight KSICredit: AlamyHowever, when the pair went face to face at Misfits 20 to promote the fight, all hell broke loose.KSI made a brutal jibe at Bridge’s expense regarding an alleged relationship between his former girlfriend Vanessa Perroncel and Chelsea legend John Terry – allegations she has always denied.Bridge, 44, was furious, and the following day declared the fight was OFF – insisting the “deeply personal comments crossed a line”.Social media star KSI – real name JJ Olatunji – has now managed to find a replacement for the bout – ex-UFC star Dillon Danis.The tag for the fight was announced as “Unfinished Business”, with KSI and Danis previously scheduled to fight back in 2023 before the American pulled out just ten days prior to the event.They were due to fight at Misfits 004 in January 2023 before Danis was replaced by Faze Temperrr, who the Brit knocked out inside one round at the OVO Arena, Wembley.This time around the fight is set to take place in the AO Arena in Manchester. The fight trailer showed KSI and Danis giving interviews about one another.Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSStarting off, KSI said: “I’m standing in the middle of the ring, and I’m fighting him. Just go crazy.”Danis then replied: “My heart is just different I don’t think he’s a real fighter. I think I’m going to break him and he doesn’t have the mind of a fighter.”Ex-Chelsea star Wayne Bridge has to be pulled apart from KSI after brutal John Terry jibe at Misfits 20A voiceover of a compilation of the two fighters said: “Redemption is never given,” before KSI added: “Finally I can get my f***ing hands on him.”In his own announcement for it, KSI said on his social pages: “When I found out I had the opportunity to fight him, I had to take it up.”I finally get my payback for what he did to me at Misfits 3. That double guard BS won’t work with me pussy. See you soon.”KSI and Danis were involved in vicious verbal attacks on one another as they targeted each other’s parents and family in a savage social media row.Danis, a former MMA submission grappler, has fought in other influencer boxing events.In August 2023 he took up a fight against Logan Paul, but he was disqualified in the sixth round after attempting a takedown and an illegal choke.The fight is more memorable for Danis’ sick taunts aimed at Logan’s partner Nina Agdal. Bridge too farDanis represents the culmination of a grudge match for KSI, while Bridge would have represented a new market of fighters coming from football.In 2010, it was claimed John Terry – a former team-mate of Bridge – had an affair with Vanessa the year before – although the ex-model has always denied it.KSI taunted: “Wayne Bridge, aren’t you the guy that let John Terry smash your ex? That is what you are known for.”He then sang: “Vanessa Woah, she jumped on Terry’s d***, it made the big boy feel sick.”KSI also pushed the former footballer in the chest while Bridge had to be held back by three security guards.Bridge – who famously refused to shake Terry’s hand in the wake of the public scandal – initially appeared to let the comments slide, first responding on Saturday night: “I think that’s just him, innit?”It’s the cameras, what he does, put him in a room on your own he probably doesn’t do it, something could happen.”But the 36-cap Three Lions international later said: “I’m sure a lot of you have seen what happened on Saturday night at the Misfits Boxing event.”Firstly, I think it’s important that I explain my reason for accepting the fight. I always like to challenge myself. This felt like a good opportunity to go up against an interesting opponent on a big stage.”I have always loved boxing as part of my everyday training routine. I was fully prepared to train hard and have some fun. “Of course, I expected to face some criticism, but I feel like what was said on Saturday crossed a line.”These are deeply personal comments that affect mine and other families involved in the situation. I’m a family man first and my priority is protecting them.”My opponent is someone that many children look up to around the world, including my kids. I hope one day he will look back on this differently.”I personally don’t want to be involved in these exchanges. I will no longer be fighting on 29th March. I’m still looking out for my next big challenge and have some exciting things coming up in 2025.”Thanks for all the love. The support has been overwhelming. I want my friends and family to know how special they are. Deep down I know this is the right thing to do.”READ MORE SUN STORIESfellow former footballer Danny Simpson – who drew on his Misfits Boxing debut last year – supported Bridge’s decision to back out following KSI’s controversial comments.The Leicester City Premier League title winner tweeted: “Disrespecting the ballers. Can’t be having that @KSI @MamsTaylor 😡🥊 @MisfitsBoxing.”Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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      Derek Chisora vs Otto Wallin: Start time, TV channel, live stream, undercard for heavyweight clash

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      DEREK CHISORA and Otto Wallin prepare for battle as they go head to head in a heavyweight clash in Manchester.Derek Chisora has already vowed to end his sparkling career after his 50th fight, and enters his 49th and penultimate fight on Saturday, February 8.Derek Chisora saw off Joe Joyce last summer in LondonCredit: GettyOtto Wallin looks for a 28th victory against Derek ChisoraCredit: ReutersWith a record of 35-13-0, Chisora has fought the best of the best in the heavyweight division.His last bout was a sensational unanimous decision victory over Joe Joyce in July last year, but with only two more to retirement, Otto Wallin will want to put a stopper in his retirement tour.Swedish boxer Wallin has a record of 27-2-1 after 30 fights, most recently in a losing effort to Anthony Joshua in Riyadh.His first loss was to Anthony Joshua’s fellow British fighter, Tyson Fury, in 2019.When is Derek Chisora vs Otto Wallin?Derek Chisora vs Otto Wallin will take place on Saturday, February 8The card will be live on TNT Sports from around 6pm GMT.Ring walks are expected around 10pm GMT.The CO-OP Live in Manchester will host the event.What TV channel is Derek Chisora vs Otto Wallin and can it be live streamed?Derek Chisora vs Otto Wallin will be live of TNT Sports.TNT Sports will stream the action live to viewers in the UK.Non-members can take out a monthly subscription for £29.99 to watch the fight.Coverage is expected to get underway at around 6pm GMT.Full cardDerek Chisora vs Otto WallinWilly Hutchinson vs Zach Parker for the vacant WBC silver light-heavyweight championshipNathan Heaney vs Sofiane KhatiJack Rafferty vs Reece MacMillan for the British, Commonwealth & WBC super-lightweight championshipMasood Abdulah vs Zak Miller for the Commonwealth featherweight championshipNelson Hysa vs Todorche Cvetkov for the WBO European heavyweight championshipWalter Fury vs Joe HardyJoe Copper vs Artjom SpatarLewis Williams vs Cristian UwakaLeighton Birchall vs TBAJermaine Dhilwayo vs Mark Butler More