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      Martyn Ford vs Iranian Hulk date: UK start time, live stream, TV channel and undercard for HUGE showdown in April

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      THE Iranian Hulk Sajad Gharibi is set to fight the ‘World’s scariest man’ Martyn Ford in a huge showdown. Ford and Gharibi have been training intensely for the fight, set to take place in London, with an expected crowd of 20,000 people.
      The ‘Iranian Hulk’ Sajid Gharibi will step in the ringCredit: Refer to Caption
      Sajad Gharibi has previously vowed to fight ISIS, and previously went viral on social media, largely due to his enormous physique.
      Standing 6’2″ tall, Gharibi weighs an incredible 28 stone – mostly muscle – and has amassed over 450,000 followers on Instagram. But, he does have a height disadvantage, as Ford stands at 6’8″.
      Set to take place at London’s O2 Arena on April 2, Martyn Ford has promised that he is training to knock out the Iranian Hulk, and is currently training amongst the best in the world.
      Letting off steam – The ‘World’s scariest man’ – Martyn FordCredit: https://www.instagram.com/martynfordofficial/?hl=en
      When is Iranian Hulk fighting Martyn Ford?

      Iranian Hulk vs Martyn Ford will take place on Saturday, April 2, in London.
      The bout will be held at the O2 Arena.
      It is expected that there will be 20,000 fans in attendance at the event.
      Tickets went on sale on February 11th.

      What channel is Iranian Hulk vs Martyn Ford on and can it be live streamed?

      It has not yet been announced where the fight will be broadcasted.

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      Hulk vs Ford undercard
      The full undercard for Gharibi vs Ford has yet to be fully confirmed but it’s expected to be a night filled with prospective talent, ex Love-Islanders, and Champions League winner Patrice Evra.
      While fellow ex-footballer Jamie O’Hara faces star personal trainer Kris Boyson.

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      What has been said?
      Gharibi said: “Work Hard In Silence and Let Success Makes The Noise. Hey pretty boy Enjoy your remaining days. I will come to London.”
      Ford said: “For those who doubted I was taking this seriously, when I say I am 100% in. Sparring with literally the best in the WORLD. It doesn’t get any more serious than that.”
      “I’m here to learn, to develop, to become the BEST VERSION of ME possible, and more than anything ….. to excite the world when I step in the @theo2london on April 2nd …. I will be READY.”
      “So we are four five hours a day training at the moment and then rehab three times a week. I also have physio every week keeping me going forward really and making that transition into lifting weights.” More

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      Logan Paul claims Floyd Mayweather ‘doesn’t have any money’ amid YouTuber’s pay row with boxing legend

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      LOGAN PAUL has claimed Floyd Mayweather ‘doesn’t have any money’ amid their bitter pay row. Paul faced Mayweather in a shock exhibition bout last June which went the full eight-round distance.
      Logan Paul claimed Floyd Mayweather ‘doesn’t have any money’ amid their pay rowCredit: Getty
      But the YouTube star has since claimed to have not been fully paid – and has been left to chase it up.
      Paul, 26, alleged his dispute with Mayweather, 45, is still ongoing and questioned the boxing legend’s finances.
      He said on Walkway to Fight Club: “Nah, same s***. It’s unfortunate because it’s Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather, right?
      “Surely I was gonna get my cheque fairly quickly, right? Ok, but then that didn’t happen.
      “So I’m sure it’ll come eventually, right? Maybe in a little bit? Then I realised ‘OK, I’m being strung along.’
      “This is a classic ‘Hey, buddy, you’re the new guy in this industry. We’re gonna puppeteer you however we want with your money. So, hop on for the ride and shut up.’
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      “But instead of shutting up, I make fun of him on social media and let everyone know that he doesn’t have any money.”
      The exhibition sold over a million pay-per-views and Mayweather boasted of earning $100m (£75m).
      And he has only once addressed Paul’s accusations, while on The Pivot Podcast.
      Mayweather said: “This comes with the territory. To them, that’s real money, and I like the YouTubers.
      “The money on the back end though, from pay-per-view, that takes a while.
      “Nothing comes right away. I’m still collecting cheques from fights seven or eight years ago.
      “They just hate when the table is turned. Be happy with the biggest payday you ever got in your life.”
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      Hafthor Bjornsson vs Eddie Hall date: UK start time CONFIRMED, live stream FREE, undercard for HUGE heavyweight fight

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      EDDIE HALL takes on his strongman nemesis Hafthor ‘Thor’ Bjornsson in the HEAVIEST boxing fight in history.The two big men have been training in preparation for their mega grudge fight and mark your calendars, because a date has been set…
      Eddie Hall and Thor have been training for their big boxing bout
      Both fighters have undergone drastic body transformations, with Hall revealing he cut down to 25st 5lb in the summer.
      But that is still over two stone heavier than Nikolai Valuev, the heaviest champion in history.
      When is Eddie Hall vs Thor?

      What live stream and TV channel is Eddie Hall vs Thor on?
      Hall vs Thor will be shown live on SEGI.TV for FREE in the UK.
      Expect the stream to get going from 8.30pm UK time, with the main event to start soon after at 9pm.
      How do the fighters compare?

      What has been said?
      Thor: “Eddie Hall, you better be training your a** off.
      “Because I’m coming for you, and I’m knocking you out – you’re going down.
      “I respect you as an athlete, and I know you’re training hard, but I am going to knock you out, see you soon!
      “Don’t miss my fight with Eddie Hall, it’s going to be a blast and I promise you I’m doing whatever I can to knock him out in September.”
      Eddie Hall on Thor’s boxing debut: “Do you want the God’s honest truth? He didn’t land a single punch in three rounds.
      “Anyone with any boxing tenacity about them, will know that was the biggest load of s*** that has probably ever happened in boxing.
      “That Steve Ward evidently laid off.”
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      ‘He can have another whooping’ – Kell Brook ready to fight Amir Khan again as rival considers invoking rematch clause

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      KELL BROOK is ready to give Amir Khan ‘another whooping’ – as it emerged a rematch is being considered. Brook looked to have emphatically ended a near-two decade rivalry after dominating Khan over six rounds.
      Kell Brook is ready to rematch Amir KhanCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      But the famously hard to negotiate fight included a rematch clause in the contract for the loser.
      And amid rumours Khan, 35, is contemplating a rematch, Brook, 35, is more than happy to do it all over again.
      Special K told Sky Sports: “If he wants another whooping he can have another whooping.
      “It was so one-sided, I don’t know what he can say and come back to the table with.
      “If he wants that rematch, I’ll dust them gloves off and do it again.”
      Promoter Ben Shalom, the man to have finally agreed the grudge match, revealed Khan is looking to exercise his right to a rematch.
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      Shalom said: “I think the word on the street is true – Amir Khan, he doesn’t want to call it a day.
      “He has spent a lot of time thinking about the fight the past couple of weeks and he feels like he had ten weeks to prepare and Kell Brook had six months.
      “So he feels hard done by. I don’t know whether that fight is even possible, but he does have that rematch clause.
      “For me, for Kell Brook it’s time to move on, whether it’s to retire or to fight one of the other names mentioned.
      “I can’t see it, but Amir is convinced, we will hear what his reasons are in the next few days and we’ll have to take it from there.”
      Khan won silver at the 2004 Athens Olympics at the age of just 17 before becoming a unified world champion in the pros.
      But his crushing loss to bitter rival Brook appeared to signal the end of a historic and glittering career.
      And promoter Shalom agreed now is the right time for the British boxing icon to call it a day.
      He said: “Whatever he does, he’s had a great career, just for me it probably was the time to hang up the gloves, but he feels very differently.”
      Promoter Ben Shalom with Kell BrookCredit: Reuters More

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      Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte: Date, UK start time, live stream and TV channel as WBC heavyweight title bout is CONFIRMED

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      AFTER months of back and forth negotiations, Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte has now been CONFIRMED.Fury is the reigning WBC heavyweight champion after back-to-back victories over Deontay Wilder in Las Vegas.
      Fury beat Wilder to retain his WBC belt – but has now been ordered to defend it againCredit: EPA
      The Gypsy King retained his crown by emphatic knockout back in October last year, with unification against then-champ Anthony Joshua eyed up.
      AJ was to ultimately lose his own title defence to Oleksandr Usyk and a rematch has been delayed by Usyk’s decision to fight for Ukraine against Russia.
      Fury’s attention has therefore turned to mandatory challenger Dillian Whyte as he puts his belt on the line once again.
      Whyte has got his wish at a world title shotCredit: Getty
      Fury said as the fight was announced: “I’m coming home baby. Get ready for the biggest British dust-up since Lennox Lewis vs Frank Bruno. History in the making.”
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      And it was confirmed that Whyte had signed his side of the deal in the early hours of this morning.
      Whyte will earn around £6million for his participation, with Fury set to bank a much meatier £23.5m.

      When is Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte?

      Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte will take place on Saturday, April 23.
      Fury hasn’t fought in the UK since 2018 when he faced Sefer Seferi in Manchester and then Francesco Pianeta in Belfast.
      The start time has been CONFIRMED as 10pm UK time – 5pm ET.

      What is the fight venue?

      Fury vs Whyte will take place at Wembley Stadium in London.
      Fury hasn’t fought in London since a win over Christian Hammer in 2015.
      Whyte has never fought at Wembley Stadium before, but is used to competing in London.
      The fight is expected to be a 90,000-capacity sell-out event.

      Which TV channel and live stream will it be on?
      BT Sport Box Office has been CONFIRMED as broadcaster for the fight.
      BT wrote in a tweet to confirm the news: “The time for talking is over! After years of back and forth, the heavyweight showdown is on!
      The event is likely to cost £24.95, which was the price of Fury’s last two clashes with Deontay Wilder.

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      What they said
      Tyson Fury has suggested he will retire after his fight with Dillian Whyte, rather than facing the likes of Anthony Joshua or Oleksandr Usky.
      The Gypsy King said: “The only thing I can gain is money. So after this fight I’ll have earned over £100million.
      “If I can spend that, I don’t deserve any more, do I?
      “I know Mike Tyson spent half a billion and Evander Holyfield 400million and all the rest, but I don’t live their big flash lifestyles.
      “I live in Morecambe, in Lancashire. It’s cheap there. I don’t have any big habits like I’m gambling tons of money away.
      “I don’t do anything. I can never spend the money I’ve got.”
      Whyte has previously said: “Wherever they want the fight, whenever they want the fight, I don’t care.
      “I’ve been trying to fight him for a long time. I’ve been ready to fight him for a long time.
      “I just want to fight him for the world title now.” More

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      ‘It’s about AJ being comfortable’ – Eddie Hearn opens up on Anthony Joshua’s choice to change coach ahead of next fight

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      EDDIE HEARN revealed Anthony Joshua is ‘comfortable and happy’ after changing his head coach. AJ announced Angel Fernandez – previously his assistant trainer – is now the main man in his corner.
      Eddie Hearn revealed Anthony Joshua is ‘comfortable and happy’ after changing his head coachCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      But promoter Hearn did not rule other outsiders entering the team ahead of Joshua’s return this year.
      He told iFL TV: “I’m sure there will be some other faces in the camp as well. He’s working well with Angel in Loughborough.
      “Angel’s been a big part of the team for quite a few fights, it’s really about AJ being comfortable and happy, and he is in that position.”
      Joshua, 32, first brought in Fernandez before beating Andy Ruiz Jr, 32, in their December 2019 rematch.
      He has frequently been seen holding pads for the heavyweight superstar, acting as No2 before Rob McCracken.
      AJ won gold under Team GB mastermind McCracken and became a two-time unified champion in the professional ranks.
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      But after his most recent loss to Oleksandr Usyk, 35, in September, Joshua was left considering his coaching team.
      And after months of speculation, he confirmed Fernandez will be the man leading the charge.
      Joshua said to Behind The Gloves: “I’m working with Angel Fernandez right now.
      “In London and he’s been in my camp for the last three years anyway. He’s been at the last three of my world championship fights.”
      Trainer Angel Fernandez pictured with Anthony JoshuaCredit: Refer to Caption More

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      Six opponents Anthony Joshua could face NEXT as Usyk rematch set to be delayed while Ukrainian champ fights Russia

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA could accept an interim bout next with his rematch against Oleksandr Usyk in doubt. The pair are contracted to a second fight this year following Usyk’s 12-round upset at Tottenham last September.
      Anthony Joshua could accept an interim fight next with his rematch against Oleksandr Usyk in doubtCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      But the unbeaten two-weight champion is currently defending Ukraine amid the invasion of Vladimir Putin’s Russia.
      Promoter Eddie Hearn revealed finding a tune-up opponent for Joshua, 32, is not out of the question if Usyk, 34, is otherwise out of the picture.
      So here SunSport runs down six candidates suitable for the job.
      Otto Wallin
      If AJ is to stay busy he will likely be scouting for a southpaw opponent to help him best prepare for Usyk.
      Wallin’s profile is big enough to help Joshua sell tickets and pay-per-views – after he gave Tyson Fury 47 stitches in 2019.
      He was deemed a low-enough risk for Dillian Whyte, 33, to face last October while the Brit already had a guaranteed shot at Fury, 33.
      And although it fell through, Joshua has formerly sparred and boxed lefty Wallin in the amateurs, giving him enough knowledge of the Swede.
      Tyson Fury beat Otto Wallin in 2019Credit: Getty Images – Getty
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      Luis Ortiz
      The Cuban was once the most feared southpaw in the division, but two losses to Deontay Wilder appear to have taken its toll.
      Ortiz, now 42, most recently beat Charles Martin, 35, in January but had to pick himself off the canvas to do so.
      He still has massive name value and has an equally tricky style to Usyk.
      Joshua came close to fighting Ortiz in 2019 but the contender instead opted to chase a rematch with Wilder.
      Deontay Wilder has twice beaten Oleksandr UsykCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Zhilei Zhang
      At 6ft 6in, the Chinese heavyweight does not cut the same frame as Usyk but is at least a southpaw.
      He is also signed to Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing stable, making negotiations easier.
      Not only that, Joshua has history with Zhang dating back to their amateur days, winning in the quarter-finals of the 2012 London Olympics.
      Zhang, 38, is unbeaten as a professional but in February 2021 drew to Jerry Forrest, giving AJ the confidence the task would not be too risky.
      Anthony Joshua beat Zhilei Zhang in the London OlympicsCredit: Getty
      Jerry Forrest
      The aforementioned American is the most under the radar of the lot but would certainly offer Joshua some valuable southpaw rounds.
      Forrest, 33, has lost to contenders such as Jermaine Franklin, 28, and Carlos Takam, 41, in recent years.
      But his two most recent fights were draws, against Zhang and then the highly-touted Michael Hunter, 33.
      Joshua could expect a tough enough run-out against Forrest, who has only ever been stopped once.
      Jerry Forrest is a southpaw alternative for Anthony JoshuaCredit: Triller

      Joseph Parker
      The New Zealander is not a southpaw nor low risk, but Joshua has at least responded to Parker’s call for a rematch.
      AJ, who beat him in 2018, told Behind The Gloves: “I’ll fight Joseph Parker.
      “Do you know what it is? My record shows, it’s a fight at the end of the day, what do you want me to do?
      “I don’t give a f***, I’ll fight whoever, whenever, it’s only a fight. Do you know what I’m trying to say? So yeah, I’ll fight, 100 per cent.”
      Anthony Joshua beat Joseph Parker in 2018Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      Deontay Wilder
      The Bronze Bomber is quite possibly the only big fight Joshua and Hearn would consider taking before a rematch with Usyk.
      Their history, opposing styles and recent losses makes the clash a box office blockbuster and arguably as big as anything involving Usyk.
      The ex-WBC champ at 36 is yet to confirm whether he will retire or not but it appears clear if he returns it will only be for big fights.
      AJ and Wilder could se llout just about any stadium or arena worldwide and would be the biggest fight for either of them to take at this point.
      Deontay Wilder has not returned since defeat to Tyson FuryCredit: Getty More

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      Amir Khan considering activating Kell Brook rematch clause and is NOT ready to retire, claims promoter

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      AMIR KHAN reportedly has no intention of retiring and is planning to activate his rematch clause with Kell Brook.Khan fell victim to a sixth-round technical knockout at the hands of Brook when the pair met last month.
      Khan reportedly has no plans to retire and will activate the rematch clause with BrookCredit: Getty
      Khan lost the first bout to Brook but reports claim he feels hard done by and wants another crack at his long-time foeCredit: Rex
      But Brook is reportedly willing to give Khan what he wants as he’s adamant he’ll defeat the Bolton native once againCredit: Getty
      And the Bolton-born boxer declared that he was considering hanging up his gloves after the all-British spectacle as he ‘no longer loved the sport’.
      Khan’s retirement claims were then echoed by his wife Faryal Makhdoom who thanked her hubby for his contribution to boxing in a social media post.
      But according to boxing promoter Ben Shalom, Khan’s had a change of heart and wants to have another crack at Brook.
      SunSport reported on Saturday that Khan was mulling over whether to step in the ring again.
      And now, in an interview with Sky Sports, Shalom’s confirmed that the whispers of Khan’s return are true.
      Shalom claims that Khan’s motivation behind a potential rematch with Brook is that he was hard done by in their first bout as Special K had more time to train than him.
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      Shalom said to Sky: “I think the word on the street is true, Amir Khan doesn’t want to call it a day.
      “He’s had a lot of time to think about the fight over the last few weeks, and he feels like he only had ten weeks to prepare and Kell Brook had six months.
      “He feels hard done by.”
      And Brook seems willing to grant Khan his wishes for a rematch if that’s what he wants.
      But the former IBF world champion is adamant that the result will be exactly the same this time around.
      Brook said, reported by Michael Benson on Twitter: “If he wants another whooping, he can have another whooping.
      “It was so one-sided, I don’t know what he can say. If he wants that rematch, I’ll dust them gloves off and do it again.”
      However, Brook has his sights set elsewhere as it has been announced that he is in talks to fight welterweight champion Conor Benn.
      And Khan will have to move quickly if he wants to get to Brook before Benn as he’s only got a week left to activate the rematch clause. More