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      Devin Haney beats JoJo Diaz in most convincing win yet then agrees to unification showdown with George Kambosos

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      DEVIN HANEY produced his most convincing win yet – then agreed a unification bout with George Kambosos instantly afterwards.The 23-year-old American completely outclassed Joseph Diaz Jr in Las Vegas last night to retain his WBC lightweight belt.
      Devin Haney completely outclassed Joseph Diaz Jr in Las VegasCredit: Getty
      Devin Haney then verbally agreed a unification bout with George Kambosos
      Haney had a huge speed and skill advantage and was out-jabbing his opponent throughout the early stages.
      And despite Diaz refusing to let the champ cruise to victory, he was continually caught with more conviction by his foe on every occasion.
      Diaz knew he had to go for broke in the final round but Haney avoided his onslaught to claim a comprehensive 116-112, 117-111, 117-111 victory via the judges scorecards.
      Kambosos, who shocked Teofimo Lopez last week to become the division’s No.1, was watching the action from ringside.
      And straight away afterwards they verbally agreed to get it on in the New Year as they came face-to-face on DAZN.
      Haney told him: “We have to go in there and settle it.”

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      Kambosos replied: “If we make it happen, it will be an exciting fight. Now, we can talk.”
      Boxing’s exciting lightweight world title picture also includes the outstanding Vasiliy Lomachenko.
      He returns to the ring next Saturday against Richard Commey. More

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      Tyson Fury wishes Paris happy birthday in sweet Instagram post and shares incredible throwback pics of pair

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      TYSON FURY has celebrated his wife Paris’ 32nd birthday with a loving message and various old pictures of them together.The WBC heavyweight champion has been with Paris since the pair were teenagers.
      Tyson and Paris are teenager sweetheartsCredit: Social Media – Refer to Source
      Paris has been through it all with TysonCredit: instagram
      They now have six children together, with Paris helping him through his hugely difficult battle with depression.
      And Tyson has paid tribute to his other half by posting a host of brilliant pictures on Instagram.
      He captioned the photos by adding: “Just take this opportunity to wish my beautiful wife Paris Fury a happy birthday 🎂 & many happy returns.
      “I love you 😍 soooo muchhhhh. Some happy pics going back what seems a lifetime ago, we have had so many experiences in our young lives.
      “Here’s to another great year together.”
      SunSport revealed last month that Fury took two fans on an eight-hour booze bender after the women asked him for a selfie.

      Tyson has had Paris alongside him throughout his boxing careerCredit: Instagram @parisfury1
      But Tyson and Paris have remained strong for more than a decade and remain extremely close as a couple.
      Paris met Fury when she was just 15 at a mutual friend’s wedding.
      However, it wasn’t until a year later, when their paths crossed again on a night out in Doncaster for her 16th birthday, that they began dating.
      Paris explained: “He was my first boyfriend as I was not allowed a boyfriend until the age of 16. He is the only boyfriend I have had.”
      Earlier this week, the heavyweight champ took some time out from training brother Tommy for his fight with Jake Paul by heading out for a meal with Paris as her birthday approached.
      Paris shared a snap of their dinner date with her 819,000 Instagram followers on Wednesday night.
      The snap’s accompanying caption read: “Early birthday celebration for me. Wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.”
      Fury is currently awaiting news on his next fight as he continues to tick over by training with his brother.

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      It looked as if he was set to face No1 challenger Dillian Whyte as he prepared for the mandatory to be called by the WBC.
      But when that was not sanctioned, Anthony Joshua then suddenly opened the door to accepting a step aside fee to allow Fury to fight Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed crown.
      And the Gypsy King’s promoter Bob Arum has revealed that Saudi Arabia would like to stage the undisputed fight in March. More

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      Anthony Yarde beats Lyndon Arthur with vicious fourth-round KO in rematch fight to settle light-heavyweight grudge

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      ANTHONY YARDE got violent rematch revenge over Lyndon Arthur to settle their light-heavyweight grudge.Almost exactly one year on from 30-year-old Arthur’s shock points win over the Hackney ace, also 30, Yarde got payback with a four-round demolition job.
      Anthony Yarde can look forward to a world title shot after a vicious revenge win over Lyndon ArthurCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Yarde got his revenge on Lyndon Arthur in a brutal, four-round demolition jobCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Joe Smith Jr defends his WBO light-heavyweight title against Brit Callum Johnson on January 15 and Yarde’s ruthless win means he will face the winner of that US clash.
      Arthur was booed by Yarde’s army on his way to the Copper Box ring but once his travelling Manchester crowd heard the heckling they drowned it out with cheers for the champion.
      Arthur was flanked by best friend and IBF flyweight king Sunny Edwards who had a brilliant impact at the first behind-closed-doors clash by loudly advising his mate from the Church House balcony and slamming Yarde’s skills.
      Yarde flew into action with a whipped left hook aimed at Arthur’s head and then a right into his ribs.
      And before the exciting opener ended Yarde appeared to buzz his opponent with a three-punch combination that seemed to stun Arthur who was looking to jab and hold early on.
      In the second Yarde landed another meaty left hook and Arthur grabbed him and held while he recovered.

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      There was plenty of grappling and holding as the high-stakes fight threatened to turn into a wrestling match.
      Referee Bob Williams should have been more eager to stop the scrappy manhandling but he struggled to get in between the two rutting stags.
      Arthur scored with a couple of straight shots outside of the clinch but nothing that hurt his nemesis.
      Early in the third Yarde landed another thudding left hook that wobbled Arthur but he jabbed his way back into the stanza.
      Right on the bell there was a brilliant exchange as both brave men traded powerful shots and shrugged them off.
      Right on the ding, they grinned and nodded at each other to mark the end of a thrilling round.
      Then as soon as the fourth started Yarde landed a brilliant right to the body that Arthur would never recover from.
      The wounded animal stayed on his feet but was battered up against the ropes until he finally collapsed and almost fell out of the ring before he was counted out.
      Anthony Yarde demolished Lyndon Arthur and will now fight the winner of Callum Johnson vs Joe Smith Jr for the WBO light-heavyweight titleCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More

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      Anthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur 2 LIVE RESULTS: Main event UNDERWAY at Copper Box – stream FREE, TV, latest updates

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      ANTHONY YARDE is out for revenge tonight as he faces Lyndon Arthur – and the main event is UNDERWAY.The pair fought in the capital last December, with Arthur taking the WBO inter-continental light heavyweight title on a split-decision.

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      Live results: Anthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur (IN PROGRESS)
      Hamzah Sheeraz BEATS Bradley Skeete (R9)
      Sam Noakes BEATS Shaun Cooper (R9)
      Dennis McCann BEATS Juan Jose Jurado (points)
      Kamil Sokolowski BEATS George Fox (points)
      Charles Frankham BEATS Constantin Radoi (R4)

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      ARTHUR vs YARDE
      Both men have made their walks and are now in the ring.
      Will Yarde start quicker and let his hands go like promised? Or will Arthur’s jab be the difference again?
      The first bell, or 13th, is almost upon us…
      UP NEXT
      The big one, the main-event, what we’ve all come for.
      Anthony Yarde and Lyndon Arthur fight once more in a rematch to settle the score almost a year to the day since their first.
      Arthur won that with just his jab and an injured right hand, but Yarde has promised knockout revenge.
      SHEERAZ vs SKEETE
      Skeete takes a knee again after a big combination and the fight is over!
      Despite Skeete’s heroic efforts, a combination has put him down for a second and final time in the fight.
      Both boos and cheers ring around the Copper Box following the dramatic nine rounds.
      SHEERAZ vs SKEETE
      Skeete is down again after a massive combination at the end of round eight and just about survives the bell.
      Sheeraz had a point off after flooring Skeete and landing punches while he was down.
      With Skeete likely ahead, he’s been kept in the fight by his trainer.
      SHEERAZ vs SKEETE
      Massive knockdown in round eight for Sheeraz but he then lands a couple of shots while Skeete is on the floor.
      If Skeete is unable to continue, Sheeraz faces being DQ’d here.
      But Skeete has opted to continue and the fight will go on, but Sheeraz has a point taken off.
      SHEERAZ vs SKEETE
      Sheeraz lands a big combination in round seven and as Skeete is trying to slip he hits the deck.
      Looked like a clean knockdown but the ref called it a slip but he is on the retreat and under pressure.
      Skeete makes it through the round but that was the biggest threat he’s had to overcome in the fight so far, Sheeraz needs to keep the pressure on.
      SHEERAZ vs SKEETE
      Through to round six and this fight is really heating up.
      Skeete, despite giving away height and size, has managed out outbox the bigger man so far with a good jab and smart defence.
      But Sheeraz is the bigger and stronger fighter but needs to step on the gas with Skeete banking rounds. Good fight so far.
      SHEERAZ vs SKEETE
      Through to round six and this fight is really heating up.
      Skeete, despite giving away height and size, has managed out outbox the bigger man so far with a good jab and smart defence.
      But Sheeraz is the bigger and stronger fighter but needs to step on the gas with Skeete banking rounds. Good fight so far.
      NOAKES vs COOPER
      Knockdown scored for Noakes in the ninth round, which could help swing the fight massively in his favour.
      The referee then stops the fight with Cooper on his feet as he failed to stop the late onslaught.
      Noakes retains his 100 per cent KO ratio in right fights now.
      NOAKES vs COOPER
      Half way through the fight and it’s a close affair, with Noakes the aggressor and busier but Cooper holding his own.
      Neither man he really broke the deadlock and it’s give and take so far.
      Second half of the fight will be telling, who wants it more.
      Credit: PA
      NOAKES VS COOPER
      Time for some lightweight action now as Sam Noakes puts his unbeaten tag on the line.
      Shaun Cooper is no mug though and Walsall native will want to impress on the big stage.
      Sam Noakes up next 💪Shaun Cooper put in a brave showing in a points defeat to Mark Chamberlain in 2020.Noakes is out to make a statement by stopping him… pic.twitter.com/NHsbGju3pO— Frank Warren (@frankwarren_tv) December 4, 2021

      McCANN vs JURADO
      ROUND 8 – The final bell sounds and that brings the end to a fairly one-sided fight.
      McCann several moments of class during the eight rounds, with rapid combinations and slick defence.
      It failed to put a real dent in Juarado but dominated the action nonetheless winning every round on the cards to go 11-0.
      Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      McCANN vs JURADO
      ROUND 8 – The final bell sounds and that brings the end to a fairly one-sided fight.
      McCann several moments of class during the eight rounds, with rapid combinations and slick defence.
      It failed to put a real dent in Juarado but dominated the action nonetheless winning every round on the cards to go 11-0.
      McCANN vs JURADO
      ROUND 6 – McCann comfortable with two rounds to go but has a cut above his left eye.
      The clash of stances have seen the heads coming together, but the gash should not cause too much concern.
      McCann still in the driving seat, landing combinations but not finding a way to break down the resilient Juarado.
      Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      McCANN vs JURADO
      ROUND 3 – Confident stuff so far from McCann, boxing and moving.
      He’s in complete control and landed some eye-catching left hands, down the middle.
      McCann is getting into a bit of a scrap in close but lands his shots and then circles out, showing lovely defence.
      McCANN vs JURADO
      ROUND 1 – Big end to the round as McCann lands a counter left hand.
      The southpaw brings a massive set of supporters, who are making themselves heard.
      Confident start from McCann, using educated pressure and landing the odd uppercut.
      UP NEXT
      Popular prospect Dennis McCann faces Juan Jose Jurado.
      Bantamweight McCann is unbeaten in ten, with six KOs and is one of the biggest rising stars in the country.
      He’ll be looking to make a statement here.
      FOX vs SOKOLOWSKI
      The referee scored the fight 79-75 to Sokolowski, who rightfully deserves the victory.
      Sokolowski landed some big shots during the eight-round bout and thankfully saw his work rewarded.
      Fox showed flashes of slick boxing, slipping, countering and showing quick hands, but his work was too sporadic.
      FOX vs SOKOLOWSKI
      Better final round for Fox but he needs a bit of a gift on the cards here to avoid defeat.
      He showed good flashes but Sokolowski was far the busier and harder hitter but is the travelling fighter here.
      We await the decision…
      FOX vs SOKOLOWSKI
      Better final round for Fox but he needs a bit of a gift on the cards here to avoid defeat.
      He showed good flashes but Sokolowski was far the busier and harder hitter but is the travelling fighter here.
      We await the decision…
      FOX vs SOKOLOWSKI
      Heading into the final round and Fox needs a KO or something special to avoid defeat here.
      Sokolowski scored several big shots in the seventh round and is on the way to either being robbed or pulling off a big upset.
      Eighth and final round coming up.
      Credit: PA
      FOX vs SOKOLOWSKI
      Midway through the fight and Fox is looking far from convincing.
      He’s landed the occasional counter right hand – most commonly the uppercut – and flicks out his jab well.
      But Sokolowski is the aggressor and landing more shots by just walking forward.
      Credit: PA
      ARTHUR vs YARDE 2
      Bantamweight prospect Dennis McCann loves his Haribos.
      So after successfully making the 8st 6lb limit, he enjoyed tucking into a pack on the scales.
      Can he make his boxing record look sweeter with an 11th career win when he faces Juan Jose Jurado?

      ARTHUR vs YARDE 2
      Tonight Lyndon Arthur and Anthony Yarde rematch… almost a year to the day since they first shared the ring.
      Arthur ran out the winner on split-decision over 12 rounds in a tight and disputed win on the cards.
      Yarde has promised revenge, but Arthur warned of a repeat.

      ARTHUR vs YARDE 2
      Charles Frankham moves to 4-0 after stopping Romanian Constantin Radoi in round four.
      A left hook landed flush on Radoi and after stumbling back, the referee waved off the contest.
      It is the second stoppage on Frankham’s record.

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      Anthony Joshua given Christmas deadline to step aside and give Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk undisputed decider showdown

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has got until Christmas to decide if he is going to give Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk their undisputed decider.The Brit was outpointed by Ukrainian Usyk in September — a month before Fury settled his Deontay Wilder trilogy with a knockout.
      Anthony Joshua was defeated by Oleksandr Usyk last monthCredit: Getty
      Tyson Fury finally settled his trilogy with Deontay WilderCredit: EPA
      AJ, 32, insisted he wanted instant revenge and activated a rematch clause for a shot at reclaiming his WBA, IBF and WBO titles from Usyk, 34.
      But he has since admitted he is open to accepting step-aside money and a guaranteed shot at the winner of Fury vs Usyk.
      Fury’s promoter Frank Warren is happy to hear Joshua has a price — but warned him he needs to decide soon, ideally before the end of next week.
      He said: “Everybody wants to see the undisputed fight between Tyson and Usyk.
      “That’s between two undefeated fighters with all four of the belts.
      “Tyson Fury — the bigger man — against the guy who took Anthony Joshua to school. That is the massive fight.

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      “The only thing that stands in the way of that is AJ. He has done an interview where he has stated, ‘I am a businessman’, and when someone says that, the question is ‘how much?’. One thing for sure is that we need to decide before Christmas, ideally within the next seven or eight days.
      “If that doesn’t happen then we will make a UK fight for Tyson in March and that could be Dillian Whyte, Joe Joyce or anyone else that Tyson decides upon.”
      Recently 2012 Olympic golden boy Joshua claimed his team would never even dare to bring step-aside offers to his attention because they know how focused he is on regaining his belts and shutting up his critics.
      But in the same interview he made it clear he would be ready to let his two biggest rivals meet if the deal is worth his while.
      Warren reckons that has opened the boardroom door to a shock deal getting done.
      He added: “I watched the interview and in one part he is talking about how important his sporting legacy is but in the next breath he is saying he is a businessman.
      “With businessmen it is always about money.
      “If he takes the deal then he doesn’t have to face Usyk again, straight away, in a fight I think Usyk is the favourite.
      “He can instead go into an undisputed fight with the winner.”
      Frank Warren believes that Anthony Joshua could step aside and let Fury take on UsykCredit: Alamy More

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      Floyd Mayweather CONFIRMS he will take on Manny Pacquiao again in the Philippines – in a charity basketball match

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER has confirmed he will take on Manny Pacquiao again… in a charity basketball match.Mayweather famously beat his great Filipino rival in 2015 on points, in the most lucrative fight of all time, selling a US record 4.6million pay-per-views.
      Floyd Mayweather has confirmed a charity basketball match against Manny PacquiaoCredit: Reuters
      Pacquiao, who claimed to have fought with a torn rotator cuff, called for a rematch but was always denied.
      And SunSport reported how the pair were set to settle their beef in a charity basketball match instead.
      Mayweather has now confirmed plans are indeed in the works for a game to take place in January in the Philippines.
      And they are set to be joined by a number of famous faces from the world of basketball.
      Mayweather said: “Me and Pacquiao actually, I think we’re going to play basketball in the the Philippines.
      “That’s coming up soon, I think January. We’re going to play a little bit of basketball.

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      “We’re going to take some guys out there, we’ve got some former NBA players and a couple of AND1 players, so it’s going to be interesting.”
      Mayweather’s revelation comes after a contract was leaked earlier this year.
      However, it stated the match was set to take place in December, and would be held in Las Vegas instead of the Philippines.
      It read: “We, the undersigned, are the main proponents and protagonists of the proposed “Mayweather vs Pacquiao All-Star Basketball Charity stated in December in Las Vegas, NV.
      “Date of the event is TBA (to be announced) following the finalisation and availability of the venue.
      “We agreed on the main concept of the event, which is to bring total entertainment to the fans of boxing, basketball, and all sports in general, and to create a project that will solidify our legacies to the fans.
      “We also aim to generate funds for our chosen charities in time for Christmas.”
      Pacquiao was previously a player/head coach in the Philippines top professional division and later founded a semi-pro basketball league. More

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      Gervonta Davis vs Isaac Cruz: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, undercard info for lightweight match-up

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      GERVONTA DAVIS makes his return to the ring as he faces game lightweight contender Isaac Cruz in his next bout. ‘Tank’ hasn’t been in action since his 11th-round stoppage win over Mario Barrios back in June when he announced himself to the super-lightweight division.
      Gervonta Davis beat Mario Barrios via 11th round TKOin his last fightCredit: AP
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      But now Davis is back at lightweight, where he holds the WBA ‘Regular’ title.
      Originally scheduled to face Rolando Romero, Davis is now up against Cruz, who is one of the most ferocious 135lb fighters in the world.
      Davis will have his eye on a title fight against George Kambosos Jr, who just beat Teofimo Lopez on points, but the Baltimore fighter has to stay focussed on the task at hand first.
      When is Gervonta Davis vs Isaac Cruz?

      Gervonta Davis’ clash with Isaac Cruz will take place on Sunday, December 5.
      You can expect ring-walks to get going from around 4am UK time on Monday, December 6 in the UK.
      The bout will be held at Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California.
      There will be a full capacity crowd in attendance at the clash.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Davis’ tough test against Cruz will be shown live on Fite TV for viewers in the UK.
      Davis vs Cruz will set you back a one-off payment of £9.99.
      You can live stream the action from the Fite TV app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

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      What have they said?
      “I know Cruz is going to come to fight,” Davis has said.
      “The fans are going to be the winners in this fight, because we’re both coming in prepared to be at our best. I’m ready to put on a great show.
      “It’s going to be fireworks for sure. It’s going to be something you can’t miss. Don’t go get your popcorn or anything like that during this fight. This is another tough task, but this is what I’m made for.”
      But Cruz believes he has the beating of Davis.
      “I’m ready to put on a show,” he said. “There were a wide array of feelings when I knew I got this fight, but most of all, it made me really motivated to be ready for this opportunity.
      “We are not overconfident in any way, but Gervonta has not fought anyone with my style and with my characteristics.
      “We’re working really hard to make sure my style will work the best that it can.” More

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      ‘He could have died’ – Teofimo Lopez was suffering from secret chest condition during defeat to Kambosos reveals doctor

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      TEOFIMO LOPEZ “could have died” during his recent fight with George Kambosos Jr from an unknown chest condition.Lopez lost to Kambosos, who pulled off the upset of the year by becoming the new unified lightweight champion after outpointing his opponent last week at Madison Square Garden.
      Teofimo Lopez suffered from an unknown chest condition heading to his fight with George Kambosos JrCredit: Getty
      Teofimo Lopez lost to George Kambosos Jr via split decision in New YorkCredit: Getty
      But it has just emerged that The Takeover was unknowingly suffering from pneumomediastinum, which is a condition that has air present in the space between the chest and the lungs.
      The American bruiser has been diagnosed only recently after his defeat to Ferocious and Dr Linda Dahl admitted he could have lost his life in the ring.
      Dr Dahl told ESPN: “He could have died, for sure.”
      Kambosos won via split decision on judges scores of 115-111, 113-114 and 115-112 in a frantic fight that saw both men hit the canvas.
      But the Australian boxing star, who has Greek heritage from Sparta, extended his undefeated streak to a whopping 20 fights, half of which were won by knockout.
      Lopez, on the other hand, saw his own unbeaten record coming to an end as he suffered his first defeat in 17 fights.
      George Kambosos Jr remained undefeated by ending Teofimo Lopez’s unbeaten recordCredit: Getty

      The 24-year-old was left stunned by the result as he claimed he won the fight, which led to his own fans booing his comment.
      Lopez said: “He’s [Kambosos] a hell of a fighter, but I won tonight, everybody knows that.
      “The referee raised my hand. I won tonight, I don’t care what anybody says. I want to thank everybody that came out tonight, look, I ain’t no sore loser, I take my wins like I take my losses.
      “At the end of the day I’m a true champion, I did what I had to do, and I went out there and did my best.
      “I don’t care what anybody says, I am as real as they come, and this is the takeover man, we don’t stop, we keep coming.”
      Lopez added: “At the end of the night, I scored it 11-2 -10-2.”
      Gervonta Davis brands Teofimo Lopez and his dad ‘big-headed’ as he breaks down his shock loss to Kambosos More