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      ‘Iranian Hulk’ Sajad Gharibi will face ‘scariest man on the planet’ Martyn Ford in front of 20,000 fight fans in London

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      MARTYN FORD will face Sajad Gharibi in a boxing bout at the O2 Arena in April next year.The Brit, 39, known as the scariest man on the planet, has been trying to fight the ‘Iranian Hulk’ since 2018.
      Martyn Ford says Sajad Gharibi has made the fight personalCredit: Instagram @martynfordofficial
      Gharibi has been looking to fight Ford since 2018Credit: Instagram @sajadgharibiofficial
      There were murmurings of an MMA fight taking place between the pair three years ago but that has changed, and Ford promises to put on an event fans will not forget in a hurry.
      In his Instagram post sharing the news Ford told his 3.1million followers: “The O2 is BOOKED.
      “I would absolutely LOVE to put on an event you guys will NEVER forget, this to me is very personal …. things have been said that can’t be taken back, by numerous people in his circle.
      “I will release exactly what at the press conference and YOU will see just why this is so personal to me.
      “I can’t promise you the most technical fight in the world BUT I will promise you that I will bring my absolute EVERYTHING and turn this into an EVENT you will NEVER forget.
      “I would absolutely love to pack this arena out and have 20k screaming friends and family show this guy EXACTLY what it means to be strong enough to stand up for what you believe in.

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      “I can’t thank you enough for all the support with this, I really can’t.”
      Ford has an eight-inch height advantage over his opponent but is still dominated in terms of weight.
      Gharibi weighs an astonishing 390lbs, or 28 stone, and is also known as the Persian Hercules.
      He once said he would be willing to join the fight against ISIS and has called on UFC chief Dana White to sign him.
      But Ford has been trained by former World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall, who is recovering from an injury ahead of a potential fight against Hafthor ‘Thor’ Bjornsson.
      Ford has a background in bodybuilding but once wanted to be a cricketer before bulking up – he has also appeared in several films in recent years including The Man From U.N.C.L.E.
      Gharibi boasts a significant weight advantage over Ford
      Sajad Gharibi is known as the Iranian Hulk due to his enormous size and huge appetite More

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      Watch Canelo Alvarez and his thunderous speed and power on pads as Mexican P4P king prepares for Caleb Plant showdown

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      CANELO ALVAREZ gave Caleb Plant a warning about his incredible speed and power in a video recorded during a training session.The pound-for-pound king, who takes on the American in a big-money super-middleweight title unification bout on Saturday, showed off his skills in a clip in August that will serve as a reminder that Plant won’t have an easy ride.
      Canelo Alvarez showed off his blistering speed and power in a workout with coach Eddy ReynosoCredit: INSTAGRAM@CANELO
      The Mexcian mauler prepares to unload nasty body shotsCredit: INSTAGRAM@CANELO
      Early negotiations over the showdown collapsed late July, much to the disappointment of boxing fans around the world.
      But, talks were eventually successful and the fight happens on November 6.
      The collapse of the bout didn’t stop Canelo from working hard in the gym with coach Eddy Reynoso.
      The Mexican shared a video of himself going through offensive and defensive drills with his countryman to his Instagram page.
      Canelo showed blistering hand speed as he cracked the pads and blocked his coach’s returning shots.
      The 31-year-old’s shuddering power was also on display as he mixed in vicious power left hooks with his fast straight punches.
      After finishing off the drill with a nasty hook, Reynoso told Canelo, ‘Eso bien’, which means ‘that’s good’ in English.

      Boxing fans were blown away by the unified 168lb champ’s speed and ferocity, with one saying: “Frightening.”
      Another said: “Trains like a man who doesn’t know how much $ he has in the bank, crazy, relentless hunger.”
      And another: ‘There’s a reason he’s the goat, drilling the basics almost religiously.”
      One remarked: “Monster at work.’
      Canelo – real name Saul Alvarez – was originally due to face Plant in Las Vegas on September 18.
      The undefeated Plant blamed the collapse of the mouthwatering bout on the Mexican mauler, telling ESPN: “Canelo was offered the highest guarantee of his career.
      I question whether legacy or money is their real motiveCaleb Plant on the collapse of his showdown with Canelo
      “He was set to make $40 million plus Mexican TV rights and his Hennessy Sponsorship.
      “No problem, let’s fight. We gave it to him, then they wanted upside of gate and PPV revenue; no problem, let’s rumble.
      “It was always agreed that it was a [title] unification; no rematch for either fighter.
      “Towards the end of negotiations they asked for a rematch when they lose, no problem, you can have the rematch as well, I just wanna fight.
      “I question whether legacy or money is their real motive.” More

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      Meet the girls who partied with Tyson Fury and work for Covid testing firm, with one boasting a criminal justice degree

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      TWO girls couldn’t believe their luck when Tyson Fury invited them on a boozy eight-hour bender.Stella Kabelis, 21, and Kailah Downie, 24, spotted the Gypsy King out with coach Andy Lee while at a swanky Manchester restaurant on Wednesday.
      Stella, left, and Kailah, right, met Tyson Fury on Wednesday
      Their chance encounter led to eight hours of partying
      Kailah is understood to work for Covid testing form Randox
      Stella attended the University of Plymouth
      The duo plucked up the courage to ask Tyson for a picture outside, with the group then exchanging numbers.
      As SunSport exclusively revealed, the girls were then stunned when Lee WhatsApp messaged them later in the day, inviting them for something to eat.
      This launched an incredible eight-hour boozing session, with Fury and Lee taking them to a cocktail bar before going back to the girls’ Salford flat to continue dancing and partying.
      The girls are understood to work for Covid testing firm Randox.
      Stella attended the University of Plymouth, the city Kailah hails from.
      During her time in the South West, Stella attained a degree in criminal justice.
      She remained tight-lipped when contacted by The Sun but acknowledged the night was “good fun”.

      She added: “I’m not willing to make any further comment.”
      A photo posted on her Snapchat showed her and Tyson knocking back shots at the bar.
      Kailah then posted footage of the boxer busting some moves on the dancefloor alongside two laughing emojis, saying: “As if I’m on a night out with Tyson Fury.”
      As the night wore on, there was no sign of any imminent stoppages, and another picture on Stella’s Snapchat account showed Tyson standing in the street, captioned: “Back with the boy x.”
      The group then travelled to Stella and Kailah’s £1,000-a-month flat in Salford to continue partying.
      The boxer FaceTimed his brother Tommy, with a picture showing Stella and Tyson holding up his phone, captioned: “On FaceTime to Tommy Fury.”
      Tyson, who has been celebrating his epic victory over Deontay Wilder for the last month, called it a night at around 11:30pm – more than eight hours after bumping into Stella and Kailah.
      ‘COULDN’T BELIEVE THEIR LUCK’
      Last night a pal said: “The girls couldn’t believe their luck. They love a night out but never expected to party with Tyson Fury.
      “They were off work on Wednesday so they went shopping before heading for drinks. But in the afternoon they saw Tyson with his pal and started chatting with him.
      “Stella swapped numbers with Andy and he messaged soon after inviting them out for dinner.
      “They had a few cocktails together and were asking Tyson about his boxing career and he really enjoyed being in the company of some down-to-earth girls.
      “He might be heavyweight champion, but he’s a man of the people and likes to live as normal a life as possible. They thought Tyson was very charming and he was very complimentary to them.
      “They had some drinks and did some shots. Tyson is really enjoying partying at the moment following his last fight. The four of them carried on the party at the apartment for another couple of hours until Tyson left at around 11.20pm.
      “The girls assume he left so that he could go home to his wife Paris and his children.”
      Kailah hails from Plymouth
      Stella studied criminal justice
      Stella and Kailah got to chat with Tommy Fury
      The girls met Tyson out in Manchester
      Married Tyson Fury enjoyed a wild night of partying with two scantily clad brunettes downing shots before going back to their apartment for a ‘private party’ More

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      Boxing legend Tyson Fury took two women on a wild eight-hour booze bender after they asked him for selfie

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      WORLD boxing champion Tyson Fury took two fans on an eight-hour booze bender — after the women asked the heavyweight for a selfie.Stella Kabelis, 21, and Kailah Downie, 24, knocked back shots and danced with Tyson at a bar.
      Stella Kabelis, 21, (left) and Kailah Downie, 24, knocked back shots and danced with Tyson at a bar
      Tyson went back to their Manchester flat
      A pal said: “The girls couldn’t believe their luck.”
      The 33-year-old fighter then went back to their Manchester flat while wife Paris was at home.
      A source said: “Stella and Kailah were really starstruck and enjoyed a taste of the high life with him. He was a perfect gentleman and they have been telling their friends what an amazing time they had. They think Tyson is great.
      “Stella and Kailah are normal hard-working girls who went out for a midweek drink and ended up doing shots and dancing with one of the world’s most famous sporting stars. They felt very lucky to be out with him and he was very complimentary to them and they loved his fun-loving personality.
      “He’s a beast of a boxer, but out of the ring he’s a gentle, fun-loving guy.”
      The dad of six, who has been partying hard since his epic world title win over Deontay Wilder last month, was out in Manchester on Wednesday afternoon while wife Paris was at home with their newborn baby.
      Stella and Kailah spotted him and coach Andy Lee in a swanky restaurant. They filmed him before posting on Snapchat: “Not Tyson Fury being sat right behind us.”
      Outside they approached the two-times world champ for a selfie and Tyson happily obliged.

      A picture posted on Stella’s Facebook page shows Tyson – wearing a navy blue blazer, jeans and a white shirt – smiling with his arms around both girls.
      It racked up over 150 likes after she captioned it: “Us and the Gypsy King.” Kailah later shared a selfie with the boxer on Instagram, posting: “Trust me to have no make-up on the day I meet Tyson Fury.”
      The group exchanged numbers before the girls headed to the city’s Hatch pop-up complex where they downed £8.50 Pornstar cocktails from the Miami Ice bar.
      But they were floored when they got a WhatsApp message from Tyson’s pal Andy asking them to join them for something to eat.
      Stella replied: “I’m just having a drink in a bar. I’m not looking my best right now to be joining for dinner as I’m in my comfies. I’m heading home but I can get ready.”
      Do you and your girlfriend want to come and meet me and Tyson?Andy LeeTyson’s coach
      Andy replied: “You look good to me.”
      He then asked: “Do you and your girlfriend want to come and meet me and Tyson?”
      The delighted girls were only too happy to have a round or two with the boxer, who has a personal fortune estimated at £40million.

      A photo posted on Stella’s Snapchat account later shows her cosying up to Tyson at a cocktail bar.
      He can be seen knocking back shots, while pretending to throw some of his famous jabs.
      Kailah then posted footage of the boxer busting some moves on the dancefloor alongside two laughing emojis, saying: “As if I’m on a night out with Tyson Fury.”
      As the night wore on, there was no sign of any imminent stoppages, and another picture on Stella’s Snapchat account showed Tyson standing in the street, captioned: “Back with the boy x.”
      The group then travelled to Stella and Kailah’s £1,000-a-month flat in Salford to continue partying.
      The boxer FaceTimed his reality TV star brother Tommy, with a pic showing Stella and Tyson holding up his phone, captioned: “On FaceTime to Tommy Fury.”
      ‘ON FACETIME TO TOMMY FURY’
      Tyson eventually called it a night at around 11.30pm — more than eight hours after he met the girls.
      Stella and Kailah are understood to work for Covid testing firm Randox. Stella has a criminal justice degree from the University of Plymouth and posts saucy snaps on her social media.
      Last night a pal said: “The girls couldn’t believe their luck. They love a night out but never expected to party with Tyson Fury.
      “They were off work on Wednesday so they went shopping before heading for drinks. But in the afternoon they saw Tyson with his pal and started chatting with him.
      “Stella swapped numbers with Andy and he messaged soon after inviting them out for dinner.
      “They had a few cocktails together and were asking Tyson about his boxing career and he really enjoyed being in the company of some down-to-earth girls.
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      “He might be heavyweight champion, but he’s a man of the people and likes to live as normal a life as possible. They thought Tyson was very charming and he was very complimentary to them.
      “They had some drinks and did some shots. Tyson is really enjoying partying at the moment following his last fight. The four of them carried on the party at the apartment for another couple of hours until Tyson left at around 11.20pm.
      “The girls assume he left so that he could go home to his wife Paris and his children.”
      The day before, Tyson had a game of bingo in his home town of Morecambe with TV stars Andrew Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp.
      Tyson’s gruelling third fight against Wilder last month saw him get up from the canvas twice to win in the 11th round — cementing his place in heavyweight boxing folklore.
      He, Paris and their family then spent two days partying in Las Vegas, enjoying champagne and vodka-fulled binges.
      ‘GOOD FUN’
      Paris and Tyson met when they were teenagers and married in 2008.
      She gave birth to their sixth child Athena in August, and the pair previously told how they want 11 children.
      Stella remained tight-lipped when contacted by The Sun but acknowledged the night was “good fun”.
      She added: “I’m not willing to make any further comment.”
      Tyson’s spokeswoman was contacted for comment.
      The girls even joined in on a FaceTime with Tyson’s Love Island star brother Tommy
      Kailah’s jokey selfie with the heavyweight champ
      Dancer Tyson shows off his nifty footwork
      Tyson at bar downing shots with the girls
      The 33-year-old fighter then went back to the girls’ Manchester flat while wife Paris was at homeCredit: BackGrid
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      ‘Everything is going to be OK’ – Scott Fitzgerald responds to the worrying picture that left Eddie Hearn ‘shocked’

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      BOXER Scott Fitzgerald has told his fans ‘everything is going to be OK’ after worrying pictures emerged on social media on Thursday.The 29-year-old, who won the British title in the super-welterweight division two years ago, appeared to be in a desperate state after someone snapped him lying on the streets outside a pub.
      Fitzgerald has fought just once since winning the British title in 2019Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Hearn admits he is concerned by the current state of FitzgeraldCredit: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing
      But the fighter, who has battled drug addiction in recent years, was quick to insist those concerned about him do not have anything to be worried about.
      Reassuring his fans, Fitzgerald released a Facebook post which read: “I mean stop kicking up a fuss guys.
      “I had an exhausting day haha no lie I’d had a 10/15 min straightener with an absolute rabbit of a Southpaw traveller half hour before on Ashton Park.
      “I’m sorry to worry my Dad and Mum but that is the only thing I’m sorry for. I took a bloody nap outside my beloved Wheatsheaf. Everything is going to be ok you squirrels.”
      The boxer’s comments come just hours after his promoter Eddie Hearn voiced his concerns over the pictures.
      He told iFL TV: “Scott went into rehab over a year ago. We hoped he was moving in the right direction.

      “What we saw today shocked the life out of me. We’re gonna make sure we convince him to get help now.
      “We’ll be doing everything we can to help.”
      Fitzgerald’s trainer Jimmy Moon told the Lancashire Post on Friday: “He needs help but he needs to want that help.
      “We have tried helping him, taking him away, but he has got to want to be helped.
      “The main thing for us before he can start training again is that he’s got to be clean and living the right lifestyle.
      “But it’s not happening yet. We just try to keep talking to him and helping him.”
      Fitzgerald announced himself as a major contender in the super-welterweight division with a dramatic split decision victory over British rival Anthony Fowler in March 2019.
      Seven months later he then beat Ted Cheeseman by unanimous decision to claim the British title in the 154lb division.
      But since then he has fought just once as circumstances out of the ring took a hold of his life.
      In March 2020, Fitzgerald was arrested on suspicion of assault after a “kick off” with his ex-partner and her family.
      His last bout came back in May when he beat Frenchman Gregory Trenel by third round stoppage. More

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      Jake Paul has filled Tommy Fury fight contract with several ‘bizarre’ clauses and is ‘being awkward’, claims dad John

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      JAKE PAUL has filled his fight contract with Tommy Fury with a number of ‘bizarre clauses’, according to the Love Island star’s dad John.The YouTuber turned boxer will finally settle his beef with the youngest Fury brother in a grudge match on December 18.
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury will throw down in Florida on December 18Credit: Instagram / Jake Paul
      Fury and Paul have been going back and forth at one another for several monthsCredit: BT Sport
      And Fury’s dad John has claimed the pair’s bout agreement is full of ‘bizzare’ clausesCredit: REX
      It’s been revealed that Fury must change his surname if he loses the battle of social media stars, with doting dad John revealing there are a number of ‘awkward’ stipulations.
      The 57-year-old told BT Sport: “[Paul’s team] are being awkward.
      “The contract has been bizarre. If I was going to go through what they’ve put in the contract, we’d be here all day.
      “I’ve said yes to everything; yes, yes, yes, yes, do what you’ve got to do because I know Jake Paul can’t beat Tommy no matter what he does.”
      Fury, 22, will pocket a £423,000 bonus if he gets the better of The Problem Child, although he’ll legally be obliged to change his name to ‘Tommy Fumbles’ if he loses.
      An excerpt of the pair’s bout agreement which read: “If Fury is declared the winner of the Bout, Paul hereby agrees to pay Fury Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) directly from Paul’s purse as an additional fighter bonus.

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      “However, if Paul is declared the winner of the Bout, Fury hereby agrees to (i) commence, within thirty (30) days of the conclusion of the Bout, an application process with the Royal Courts of Justice in the United Kingdom to obtain a deed poll legally changing Fury’s name to “Tommy Fumbles,” (ii) change, within twenty four (24) hours of the Bout, all of his social media accounts to reflect the name “Tommy Fumbles:, and (iii) immediately after the Bout utilise the name “Tommy Fumbles” in all forms of media…”
      Fury – the half-brother of WBC heavyweight Tyson – has a wealth of boxing experience to his name in comparison to Paul.
      And dad John is confident his son will do a number on the outspoken and divisive Youtuber.
      He said: “Tommy knows he’s up against a stacked deck, but he should still beat Jake Paul at a canter.
      “And if he can’t, there’s no way in the boxing world for him.

      “It’s make or break, for both men, but it’ll hit Tommy harder because Tommy’s supposed to be a professional boxer.
      “Tommy will work hard, he’ll do what he’s gotta do.
      “Has Tommy got the skill to beat him? Yes. Has he got the power to knock him out? Yes.
      “All it is with Tommy – he’s young, can he handle the big occasion on the night?

      “But I’m sure he’s thought about it many times before and he’s got the king of the ring in his corner.
      “Tyson’s gonna be in his corner that night. I think Tyson’s flying out there in a few weeks to help him out.
      “Whatever desire he’s missing, Tyson will put there, I’m sure of that.”

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      Canelo Alvarez net worth – how much will the Mexican star’s wealth go up after Caleb Plant fight?

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      CANELO ALVAREZ is boxing’s top attraction and the highest-paid fighter in the world. His love for fast cars, incredible homes and amazing lifestyle is funded by his iconic career in the ring.
      Canelo Alvarez is boxing’s top attraction and the highest-paid fighter in the worldCredit: Ed Mulholland/Matchroom.
      Canelo Alvarez’s amazing lifestyle is funded by his iconic career in the ring
      Canelo’s exact net worth is not truly known, but with his fight earnings and endorsement deals it could be valued close to £200MILLION.
      Before moving to sports streaming service DAZN, the Mexican superstar was a pay-per-view headliner.
      His nine box office fights, including against Floyd Mayweather, Amir Khan and Gennady Golovkin, saw him pocket around £80m.
      Then, in 2018 he signed an 11-fight deal with DAZN, worth a record-breaking £277m.
      He had three fights while under contract, beating Rocky Fielding, Daniel Jacobs and Sergey Kovalev.
      The hat-trick saw him take home close to £60m, according to information released by the Nevada State Athletic Commission and Ring Magazine.
      That was before he decided to terminate the deal, but continued to fight on DAZN as a free agent, where he beat Callum Smith, Avni Yildirim and Billy Joe Saunders.
      Further reports say it banked him £25m taking his total to £85m earned while with DAZN.
      And this weekend he fights on Showtime PPV and BT Sport Box Office in a massive undisputed super-middleweight world title fight against Caleb Plant which could net him close to £40m.

      For his return against Billy Joe Saunders on Saturday, per Sportekz, Canelo received a guaranteed £10m, taking his earnings to at least £175m.
      Canelo also banks near to £1.5m a year in sponsors, according to Forbes, with LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton among his partners.
      He recently revealed in an interview with Graham Bensinger, that he earns £1.1m a month due to his investments, mainly in real estate.
      Canelo Alvarez pictured on a private jetCredit: Instagram / @canelo
      Canelo Alvarez pictured with his red FerrariCredit: Instagram @Canelo
      The Mexican star has a huge car collectionCredit: Instagram @Canelo More

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      Canelo Alvarez and Caleb Plant denied face-off as Mike Tyson oversees fiery weigh-in before grudge match

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      CANELO ALVAREZ and Caleb Plant were denied another fiery face-off at their pre-fight weigh-in – with Mike Tyson overseeing proceedings.In September, the pair traded blows at a heated press conference, with the American suffering a cut face.

      Canelo Alvarez and Caleb Plant were kept separate for their Friday weigh-in after September’s press conference turned violentCredit: Getty
      Mike Tyson was in attendance as Canelo and Plant exchanged verbal blows on FridayCredit: AFP
      And on Friday, Canelo and Plant were kept separate for their weigh-in ahead of Saturday night’s grudge match in Las Vegas.
      Heavyweight legend Tyson was even in attendance in case all hell broke loose again.
      Canelo, 31, weighed in bang on the 168lbs super-middleweight limit, with 29-year-old Plant ever so slightly lighter at 167lbs.
      And while the pair were physically held apart, it didn’t stop them from exchanging some verbal blows.
      Following the weigh-in, Canelo explained exactly what was said.
      The Mexican told Showtime Sports: “I said, ‘You will see tomorrow. It’s time’.

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      “Like I say before, for every action, there’s a reaction.
      “I feel blessed, I feel motivated for all my fans. It means a lot.”
      Plant determinedly shrugged off Canelo’s comments though, hitting back: “Agree to disagree.
      “We’re going to find out Saturday night though. I promise you that.
      “I love it, you can cheer for him all you want, you can boo for me all you want.
      “It’s easy to sit in those seats, it ain’t easy to stand up here. Remember that.
      “I was born for this. This is my destiny.”
      Mike Tyson was at the heart of the action as Canelo and Plant weighed in for their Las Vegas grudge matchCredit: Reuters
      Meanwhile, Canelo called Tyson a ‘legend’ and revealed he is ‘going to be like him one day’.
      The Mexican said: “He was a great fighter, a legend.
      “I’m going to be like him one day. It means a lot.”
      Canelo and Plant will go toe-to-toe in Las Vegas in the early hours of Sunday morning GMT.
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