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    Amir Khan treats himself to stunning £435k Lamborghini Urus Mansory.. but it’s just a snip of his Kell Brook fight purse

    AMIR KHAN revealed he has treated himself to a stunning £435,000 Lamborghini Urus Mansory.But it cost just a snip of his Kell Brook fight purse.
    Amir Khan has used some of the £5million fight purse from his Kell Brook defeat to buy a presentCredit: PA
    Khan has splashed £435,000 on a new Lamborghini Urus MansoryCredit: Instagram @amirkingkhan
    The rivals settled their differences inside the ring last month following a 10-year war of words.
    21,000 fans packed Manchester’s AO Arena as Brook KO’d Khan with a sixth-round stoppage.
    But although the winner walked off with a £3million purse, defeated Khan bagged an incredible £5m.
    And he has now spent some of that dosh on a luxury new motor.
    Khan, 35, is a huge petrolhead.
    And he boasts a wide range of high-end vehicles at home, including a £271k Lamborghini Aventador and a £233k Rolls-Royce Phantom.
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    But his latest purchase tops the lot, with Khan’s new Lamborghini Urus Mansory costing a whopping £435k.
    Khan uploaded a picture to Instagram posing against the black-and-orange cruiser, with a caption saying: “Just bought myself a little gift.”
    The SUV-style super high-end speedster has an incredible horsepower of 799.
    It can reach a top speed of 205mph.
    And the Urus can go from 0-60mph in only 3.3 seconds.
    It is surely a worthy addition to Khan’s amazing collection, which also includes a £160k Porsche 911 Turbo and a £65k Range Rover.
    And Khan still has over £4.5m of his fight purse left to splash out elsewhere. More

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    Klitschko brothers demand Russian boxer Bivol is BANNED from fighting Canelo Alvarez after country’s invasion of Ukraine

    THE Klitschko brothers have urged the WBA to ban Russian fighter Dmitry Bivol from fighting Canelo Alvarez.Bivol is the light-heavyweight world champion in the organisation and is set to face Alvarez in a money-spinning bout in May.
    The Klitschko brothers have been on the frontline in Kyiv
    Dmitry Bivol (right) has agreed to fight Canelo AlvarezCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    Wladimir Klitschko believes Bivol should not be allowed to fight AlvarezCredit: AP
    Vitali Klitschko feels sporting sanctions can have a big impactCredit: Reuters
    But the Klitschkos feel the WBA must follow the precedent set by other sporting governing bodies by banning Bivol from fighting.
    Russia were kicked out of the 2022 World Cup play-offs by Fifa and stripped of their Grand Prix by Formula One, with Russian F1 driver Nikita Mazepin also sacked by Haas.
    Wladimir Klitschko is supportive of those measures as he feels sanctions must be imposed against Russia in every possible way.
    Asked if Bivol should be allowed to fight Canelo, Wladimir told BBC 5 Live: “Absolutely not.
    “Every sanction, and it’s nothing against the personality or athletes, it’s about the politics of Russia.
    “Every Russian representative in this case needs to be sanctioned, because this way we show to Russia that the world is against this senseless war and that there’s no good in this war.”
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    And elder brother Vitali is in agreement, calling on the Russian population to put pressure on President Vladimir Putin.
    He feels a ban from sports would signal to Russian citizens that the war is senseless.
    Mayor of Kyiv Vitali said: “The Russian population have to put pressure on the government, on Putin, from inside the country and show that it’s actually a senseless war.
    “People pay with their lives, already thousands from both sides have died. The question is: for what?
    “For what [purpose] is the war? For our idea of being part of the European Union? For our idea of being part of the European family?
    “We see our future as a democratic, modern country and that’s why we’re fighting for values, for principles, for our country.”
    The former boxing world champions are physically fighting to defend their country, taking to the front line in Kyiv.
    Russian airstrikes have edged ever closer to the capital, forcing thousands to flee the outskirt towns of Irpin and Bucha.
    But Vitali and his brother have stayed with the mayor stating he is “willing to die” for his country. More

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    American Rolando Romero set to reschedule fight with Gervonta Davis on May 28 after being cleared of sexual assault

    GERVONTA DAVIS and Rolando Romero have agreed to reschedule their fight for May 28.The American rivals were set to headline on pay-per-view Stateside in December but Romero was pulled amid allegations of sexual assault.
    Gervonta Davis and Rolando Romero have agreed to reschedule their fight for May 28Credit: Mayweather Promotions
    But the unbeaten boxer was cleared after investigations surrounding the accusations were closed without charges being filed.
    And according to ESPN, report Davis, 27, and Romero, 26, have agreed to fight once more after the WBA ordered the bout.
    Initially, the grudge match between the rivals was eyed for June 4 but has now been moved by a week.
    Davis currently holds the WBA’s secondary ‘regular’ title which he will defend against former ‘interim’ holder Romero.
    The challenger spoke out for the first time in January after being cleared of sexual assault.
    Romero posted on Instagram: “After three and a half months of my name being slandered with false accusations, having to miss out on opportunities, cheated out of my dream, and out of a massive amount of wealth.
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    “The investigation into the allegations made against me has been formally closed.
    “Charges were not filed because the allegations could not be substantiated because, as I always stated, I am innocent.
    “I am now the symbol of freedom, purity, and love.”
    Davis went on to instead face Issac Cruz, 23, and narrowly beat the Mexican replacement in a fight which was blasted by Romero.
    He told FightHype: “Both of those motherf***ers were lucky I wasn’t in the ring that night. I could knock them both out at the same time.
    “You know I truly believe this s***. I wouldn’t say it if I didn’t believe it. I thought it was a good fight. I thought Tank won. Everybody over here said Isaac Cruz won are just a biased dumbass.
    “But did he do some efficient stuff? Yeah. Did he make Tank look truly inferior to what he actually is? Yeah.”
    Rolando Romero was cleared of sexual assaultCredit: Esther Lin
    Isaac Cruz was beaten by Gervonta DavisCredit: Esther Lin More

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    Kamaru Usman says crossover bout with Canelo Alvarez would be ‘the biggest fight ever’ thanks to UFC boss Dana White

    KAMARU USMAN claimed a crossover bout with Canelo Alvarez would be ‘the biggest fight ever’ thanks to UFC boss Dana White. Usman has long called out the Mexican boxing superstar, who is the current undisputed super-middleweight king.
    Kamaru Usman said a bout with Canelo Alvarez would be ‘the biggest fight ever’ thanks to Dana White
    But UFC fighters are prohibited from competing outside of the promotion unless given special exemption.
    In 2017, Conor McGregor, 33, was allowed to do so to fight boxing legend Floyd Mayweather, 45, but lost in ten rounds.
    Usman, the UFC’s No1 rated fighter, eyes a similar bout with Canelo and urged White to get on board.
    He told BT Sport: “Well, those conversations are still to be had.
    “But, you know like I’ve said, this fight will be the greatest and the biggest fight ever in the history of combat sports.
    “And that’s because we’ve got to have the biggest and the baddest promoter ever in the history of combat sports, Dana White, behind us.”
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    Usman, 34, wants to face Canelo, 31, in September, on the weekend of landmark holiday Mexican Independence Day.
    He said: “Mexican Independence Day, I think it’s only right for me and Canelo to give the world a show, give the world the entertainment they so desire.
    “You know, I’ve said it before, it can’t be done until someone does do it. I respect him, he’s a great champion, he’s the pound-for-pound best.
    “I have to show him that respect but he needs to show me that respect as well.”
    Canelo has refused to rule out the crossover fight but claimed Usman is only after a ‘payday’.
    He said on the MMA Hour: “Maybe. Why not? You never say no. My trainer told me about it and I said, ‘Well, if you say.’”
    Canelo added: “It’s not really on my mind. I want a really good legacy for my career and we can talk about other things later.”
    Canelo Alvarez has been regularly called out by Kamaru UsmanCredit: Getty More

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    Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte WON’T be scored by British judges after Jack Catterall was robbed of win over Josh Taylor

    FOREIGN judges have been brought in for Tyson Fury’s grudge match with Dillian Whyte following the farcical scoring Jack Catterall’s showdown with Josh Taylor.Chorley clubber Catterall was robbed of a hard-earned victory over the undisputed light-welterweight champ last month due to horrendous scoring from judges Ian John-Lewis and Victor Loughlin.
    Jack Catterall turned in a career-best performance against Josh Taylor but was robbed of victoryCredit: Getty
    Frank Warren was so incensed by the result he’s brought in ‘neutral’ judges for Tyson Fury’s grudge match with Dillian WhyteCredit: REX
    Fury and Whyte will throw down at Wembley on April 23Credit: REX
    Queensberry Promotion’s bigwig Frank Warren was disgusted by the scoring of the fight, so much so he’s recruited ‘neutral judges’ for next month’s Battle of Britain between Fury and Whyte.
    He told iFL TV: There will be neutral judges for this fight. It’s not an issue, it’s agreed. It’s done.
    “Contrary to what my PR man, Eddie [Hearn], has been putting out there, it’s been done.”
    The British Board of Boxing Control has vowed to launch an investigation into the scoring of Taylor’s controversial title defence.
    But veteran promoter Warren, 70, wants incompetent judges to be banned for calling big fights.
    He said: “You change it by making people accountable. You do what they do with football referees.
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    “If a football referees screws for any reason or he’s not put in a good performance or a couple of performances, then the Football League, the Premier League, whoever it may be, the association, they look at it and then they decide what they’re going to do.
    “And invariably, if they feel it’s appropriate, they downgrade them.
    “You have to do something, you can’t just let them keep rolling over onto the next one.
    “And just say, ‘We’re going to have an inquiry, we’re going to have a chat about it at the next board meeting.’
    “Have a chat the next board meeting and say, All right, that was bad.’
    “And they appoint someone again for a big fight. That can’t happen anymore. It’s got to stop.”
    Gypsy King Fury welcomed the prospect of international judges calling the domestic dust-up, telling talkSPORT last week: “I’ve seen an article recently where Frank Warren said there would be no British judges for this fight and I reiterate that as well.
    “Those words echo around my training camp. We don’t want British judges for this fight.

    “We want proper, experienced, judges who will do the right thing.
    “If Dillian Whyte beats me, give him the decision. Do not try and rob anybody of this fight, give the man the decision, give the man what he deserves.
    “If I win, do the same for me. In boxing, these fighters don’t want any gifts, they don’t want robbery decisions.
    “People want to win if they win, and lose if they lose. In the game, we’ve seen so many boxing decisions go the opposite way and I’m just thinking ‘what are they watching’.
    “As for the fight that happened the other night, both fighters tried their best and done what they could do best.
    “It’s not for me to say who won or lost, because I know both guys, but it was a good fight, I watched it and it was a great fight for the fans.
    “Both fighters did their best.”
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    Canelo Alvarez to extend DAZN deal to three fights worth £120m with extra December bout after Gennady Golovkin trilogy

    CANELO ALVAREZ is already in talks to extend his deal with DAZN and Eddie Hearn to three fights worth £120million. The Mexican superstar, 31, initially signed a two-bout deal which will see him return against WBA light-heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol on May 7.
    Canelo Alvarez is set for a trilogy against Gennady Golovkin this yearCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    He is then set for a trilogy blockbuster in September against Gennady Golovkin.
    But according to ESPN, Canelo’s trainer and manager Eddy Reynoso is already lining up a third for in December alongside Hearn.
    That would take his 2022 package up to $160m (£120m) with cruiserweight champ Ilunga Makabu an end-of-year target.
    Britain’s John Ryder in the UK is another alternate, but Hearn admitted he would love to take Canelo back home to Mexico.
    He said: “Even though I’m British, to do a Canelo fight in Mexico would be one for the ages.
    “We could look back on that for years to come and say this was just incredible.”
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    Hearn first started working with Canelo after the pound-for-pound king terminated his contract with Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions.
    And the Matchroom Boxing boss has no problem admitting he is living the dream.
    He said: “In England, they take the mickey out of me for being a Canelo fanboy, but I am. One, he’s the easiest person I’ve ever worked with.
    “Two, he’s the best fighter I’ve ever worked with and three, he’s the biggest draw I’ve ever worked with.
    “So, for us it’s massive and it’s enjoyable. That’s the most important thing.”
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    Jake Paul’s team rule out bout with KSI and taunt YouTube rival for wanting ‘tune up fight’

    JAKE PAUL has ruled out a fight against long-time rival and fellow YouTuber KSI.The two have been at loggerheads for years, but never sorted it out in the boxing ring.
    KSI and Jake Paul have mooted a fight for years – but it doesn’t look like happening any time soonCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    After KSI drew and then beat Jake’s older brother Logan, many thought it would see Jake step in to get some family revenge.
    But according to Team Jake, that isn’t likely to happen.
    Instagram news site The Bread Batch shared a graphic of Jake – who has since gone pro and has a 5-0 record – in a mocked face-to-face with his Brit enemy.
    They then shared a comment from Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions company, saying: “Jake is not an option.
    “KSI has himself stated he would want a ‘tune up’ fight before hoping to secure a fight against Jake Paul.
    “KSI is a smart lad.”

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    The account then went on to quote what KSI had said to Jake’s brother Logan about a prospective clash with Austin McBroom a more likely opponent.
    It quoted KSI as saying: “For me to fight Austin, I feel like I need to fight him right now to show Jake Paul how much I’ve improved.
    “I need to strike fear into him, because if I go and fight Jake right now, he has all the leverage and he can say ‘I’m the A-Side,’ this and that.
    “I don’t like that, I need to f*** Austin up and scare the living s*** out of Jake and then it’s like ‘cool, now we can talk’ and I’ll have a bit of leverage.”
    Last time out Jake spectacularly knocked out Tyron Woodley in their rematch.
    KSI has hinted he is ready to return to the squared circle after a two-year hiatus.
    KSI beat Jake Paul’s older brother Logan in his only pro fight to date in 2019Credit: Getty More

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    ‘Trying to close that deal’ – Eddie Hearn hoping to announce undisputed fight between George Kambosos and Devin Haney

    EDDIE HEARN is hoping to agree and announce and undisputed title fight between George Kambosos and Devin Haney. Kambosos became a star overnight in November after he dethroned Teofimo Lopez of the unified titles.
    Eddie Hearn is hoping to agree an undisputed title fight between George Kambosos and Devin HaneyCredit: Rex
    George Kambosos is the current unified championCredit: Getty
    And it perfectly set him up to face Haney for all the lightweight marbles but the two struggled to finalise a deal.
    Ryan Garcia, 23, and Vasiliy Lomachenko, 34, were other names calling to fight Kambosos, putting pressure on Haney to agree terms.
    But Hearn claimed a summer showdown remains on the cards with promoter Lou DiBella and DAZN all in talks.
    He said: “We’re going to give him every opportunity because we want the fight badly and Devin said that’s the only fight we’re focused on right now.
    “June 4th is the proposed date, so we’ve got two or three weeks to make the fight, really.
    “At the same time, we want to plan Devin’s fight for December. So, we’re happy to wait until June, provided we get that undisputed fight.
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    “We’re trying to close that at the moment. DAZN are talking to us and talking to Lou DiBella.
    “Hopefully, we’ll get it agreed and announced in due course.”
    Kambosos, 28, currently holds the WBA, IBF and WBO belts but only the ‘Franchise’ WBC version.
    Haney, 23, has the full famous green and gold strap which is missing from the Australian’s collection.
    The unbeaten American, once mentored by Floyd Mayweather, admitted Kambosos is the sole fight on his mind right now.
    Haney told EsNEWS: “Kambosos, that’s the only person we’re focused on right now.
    “That’s the fight that should be made for the real undisputed and we’re not focused on nobody else.”
    Devin Haney is in talks to fight George Kambosos in JuneCredit: Getty More