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      Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk final drug test results confirmed as VADA release statement following London clash

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA and Oleksandr Usyk both passed their final drug tests following their fight last month.The two heavyweights went toe-to-toe from 12-rounds in front of a sold out 63,000 fans at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
      Anthony Joshua lost his world title belts to Oleksandr Usyk last monthCredit: SunSport
      The Brit lost three of his world titles after being shocked in a unanimous points loss to the Ukrainian.
      And the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency (VADA) have confirmed both fighters samples have come back clean.
      Joshua and his opponents usually enrol on a ten to 12-week testing programme before a fight.
      That saw a previous scheduled opponent Jarrell ‘Big Baby’ Miller miss out of a shot at the ex-Olympic gold medallist.
      Joshua went on to fight Andy Ruiz Jr, who shocked him and knocked him out at Maddison Square Garden.
      The Watford slugger went on to avenge that defeat, schooling the Mexican over 12-rounds in the Saudi desert.
      Those two fights, along with his next against Kubrat Pulev at the o2 Arena were all clean encounters.
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      Meanwhile, Joshua has revealed in the past how drug testers follow fighters everywhere when they turn up.
      He said in the past: “The testers follow you everywhere when they turn up, even when you (gestures urinating).
      “They jump in the car with me to Nando’s, I can’t drive on my own. It’s hard, to manage your whereabouts, it’s quite annoying.”
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      Tyson Fury’s dad John tips UFC star Tom Aspinall to cross over into boxing and win heavyweight world titles like his son

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      TYSON FURY’S dad John has tipped UFC star Tom Aspinall to make the switch to boxing.And Fury Sr reckons Aspinall can follow in the footsteps of his son by winning heavyweight world titles.
      Tom Aspinall is making waves in UFC and could switch to boxing to go for world titlesCredit: Getty
      John Fury sees plenty of similarities between his son Tyson and AspinallCredit: EPA
      The 28-year-old is establishing a fine reputation for himself in MMA with 11 wins from 13 fights.
      He made his UFC debut last year on Fight Island and remains unbeaten in the promotion, being taken beyond the first round just once.
      Aspinall actually sparred with Fury ahead of his showdown with Wladimir Klitschko in 2015.
      And then the Wigan warrior took a break from MMA in 2017 to make his pro boxing debut, beating Tamas Bajzath with a first-round knockout.
      Fury Sr told Give Me Sport: “I’m telling you now, Tom Aspinall will do big things in the UFC, but he’ll also have a crossover bout and he’ll probably be the first MMA fighter to do mega things in boxing as well.
      “He doesn’t let nothing overcome him. He doesn’t let anything get in his way.

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      “Look at the mark he’s already making, he’s in the top ten now in the UFC, he’s only young still.
      “And I think when he’s done there, he can be the first crossover to come from the MMA world to conventional boxing and win titles, and I said that first.
      “Keep doing your thing Tom Aspinall, you’re great mate, I like you a lot.”
      Fury Sr reckons Aspinall’s rapid hands, technical skills and 6ft 5ins frame are transferrable from the octagon to the ring.
      The 57-year-old added: “He can actually box well, punches hard, and moves really well for a heavyweight.
      “He’s a big guy, six foot four or five, eighteen stone.
      “But he’s got bottle and guts to burn, and he’s a big strong lad. He’s willing to learn and improve his game.
      “He’s a good listener Tom Aspinall, I like him, I like his attitude, he’s a warrior like Tyson.”
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      Watch incredible footage of Conor McGregor destroying former featherweight boxing champ Patrick Hyland in the octagon

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      ANY boxer planning to try their hand at MMA may want to think twice following throwback footage of Conor McGregor sparring Patrick Hyland.Hyland is no stranger to a scrap after being crowned the boxing WBF featherweight champion in 2011.

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      Conor McGregor, in red, destroyed Hyland in the Octagon
      The UFC star showed no mercy on the former boxing champ
      McGregor, right, caught Hyland with a few jabs
      But he looked a fish out of water after stepping inside the cage to take on the Notorious as his Straight Blast Gym in Dublin.
      With the pair padded up, McGregor instantly went straight for the body and took Hyland down to the canvas.
      The 38-year-old fellow Irishman knew he was in instant trouble and can be heard shouting: “What do I do? I don’t know what to do.”
      McGregor, who has not fought since suffering a horrific injury in his defeat to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264, remains in total control of their session and even takes it easy on his opponent.
      Hyland showed glimpses of the fighter he once was by throwing a couple of testing jabs but nothing to trouble the former UFC featherweight and lightweight champ.
      McGregor even managed to laugh at the boxer when Hyland attempted a takedown of his own.
      The footage was leaked online by the 33-year-old’s head coach John Kavanagh but Hyland appeared to take the beating in good spirits.
      The same can’t be said about McGregor’s former sparring partner Paulie Malignaggi who had a major fallout with the Notorious over a leaked sparring video in 2017.

      McGregor is ‘way ahead of schedule’ in his recovery according to manager Audie Attar, after shattering his left tibia and fibula in his July trilogy fight with Poirier.
      The Irishman is already back on his feet and in the gym training, although he’s yet to resume kicking.
      July 2022 is the earliest McGregor is expected to make his eagerly-anticipated return to the octagon.
      And he will look to bounce back from consecutive defeats for the first time in his professional career.
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      Moises Fuentes rushed to hospital for emergency surgery after brutal KO left him unconscious as WBC leads ‘prayers’

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      MEXICAN boxer Moises Fuentas was rushed to hospital after being brutally knocked out in Cancun last night.The 36-year-old was stopped by David Cuellar in the sixth round of their bout on Saturday night and left unconscious.
      Fuentes was caught with a left hook and hit the canvasCredit: TWITTER: CHILLSFORREAL
      WBC boss Sulaiman has confirmed Fuentes was taken to hospitalCredit: TWITTER: WBCMORO
      WBC boss Mauricio Sulaiman confirmed the 36-year-old was admitted to hospital after the terrifying KO.
      Boxing Scene’s Jake Donovan reported that Fuentes will undergo emergency surgery 7am local time on Sunday.
      Cuellar, 19, was in complete control of the bout when he landed a plush left hook, sending Fuentes straight to the canvas.
      Fuentes was left motionless in the ring and the referee immediately called for medical assistance.
      The veteran was carried out on a stretcher and taken to a nearby hospital.
      Sulaiman has asked the boxing community to pray for Fuentes’ speedy recovery.
      He said on Twitter: “Moises Fuentes has been admitted to the hospital after the dramatic knockout.

      “The boxing community unites in prayer for his recovery.”
      Fuentes’ latest loss happens to be his third early KO loss in the spin.
      And the Mexican has now lost five out of his last six fights in the back end of his career.
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      Ricky Hatton reveals Tyson Fury phoned him to help up after Hitman posted ‘not having my best day’ on Instagram

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      RICKY HATTON praised pal Tyson Fury for calling him to help him through a low spell.Former two-time world champ Hatton is now a boxing trainer while the Gypsy King is pondering his future after trilogy glory against Deontay Wilder
      But both legends have endured battles with depression and Hatton has openly spoken out about his suicidal thoughts in the past. 
      Tyson Fury and Ricky Hatton have both endured bouts of depressionCredit: Instagram @gypsyking101
      The Hitman, who also fought off drug and alcohol addiction, told how help from friends and professionals turned him around.
      And last year he revealed how Fury intervened unexpectantly.
      He told IFL TV: “I put a thing on my Instagram, ‘Not having my best day, but we’ve gotta get on with it’.
      “Do you know who phoned me? Tyson Fury, within ten minutes, ‘Hiya Rick, what’s up with you? You alright?’… That’s the man, Tyson, just to make sure I was alright.”
      The pair are good friends with Fury, inviting Hatton to be in his corner against Wilder in the first of their three thrilling fights
      Fury used to drink 18 pints of lager at the height of his depression with his weight ballooning to 400lb.
      At his lowest point he attempted to drive his Ferrari into a motorway bridge — only to stop at the last minute as he thought about his five children.
      Since recovering, Fury has been a big advocate in helping others who are going through similar issues.

      He took to Instagram to send a message to his followers encouraging them to speak out if they had any mental health issues.
      Fury said: “This message goes out there to anyone struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar, any mental health issues.
      “I was one of the first people to speak openly about it in recent times; this is a special message to you.
      “You can do it you know, you’ve just got to think of the positive things you have in your life.
      “Positive things meaning being able to walk, breath in fresh air; you don’t need no help for walking around and doing things.
      “Just keep positive – keep busy and everything is going to be alright.
      “There’s plenty of people out there all in the same boat and it’s a hard fight that we must continue to fight – NEVER GIVE UP.”
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      Dillian Whyte claims he saw Deontay Wilder knocked out cold ‘twitching’ on floor by Wladimir Klitschko in sparring

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      DEONTAY WILDER was hailed in defeat for a chin as tough as his fighting spirit after Tyson Fury’s trilogy triumph.But fellow heavyweight Dillian Whyte claimed he once saw the American knocked out cold and ‘twitching’ by legend Wladimir Klitschko during sparring.

      Dillian Whyte was a sparring partner of Wladimir Klistchko in 2014
      Whyte claims Klitschko knocked out Deontay Wilder in sparring
      Title hopeful Whyte was a sparring partner for former world king Klistchko in 2014.
      The Brit revealed that other training partners – including Wilder- took a beating left, right and centre.
      Whyte told Sky Sports: “I’ve seen him getting knocked out, Wladimir knocked him out.
      “He knew what happened. He had his hands up. He was roughing Wlad up, bringing the smoke, and he was going wild.
      “Wlad backs up, changes his footwork, feinting, feinting, jabs to the body, throws that feint jab, left hook. Wilder had his hands up, he was gone.
      “It wasn’t no knockdown, he was knocked cold. Properly twitching as well.
      “That’s why they probably didn’t want him to fight Wlad, because Wlad was going to fight him as a pro and Wilder never fancied it the whole time.”
      Whyte admitted after watching sparring partners get put down he went hell for leather with Klitschko – resulting in him being sent home from the camp.
      But he would return, and be joined by rival Anthony Joshua, who Whyte beat in the amateurs in 2009 before losing the rematch in the pro ranks six years later.

      The two Londoners clashed in Klitschko’s camp, with the pair being split up before a fight outside the ropes broke out.
      Whyte explained: “I wanted to punch Joshua up, at first, because he was talking a lot of smack.
      “There was genuine annoyance there. Bashir [Ali] and a couple of guys stopped me getting at him and then it sort of got squashed. It was a bit edgy.”

      Whyte and Anthony Joshua almost brawled while out sparring in the Klitschko camp

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      Chris Eubank Jr breaks stand-in opponent Wanik Awdijan’s ribs before calling out ‘rat’ Billy Joe Saunders for rematch

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR called out ‘rat’ Billy Joe Saunders after breaking the ribs of warm-up opponent Wanik Awdijan.The 32-year-old middleweight made his boxing comeback after tragically losing brother Sebastian in July in Newcastle.
      Chris Eubank Jr was far too good for Wanik Awdijan in NewcastleCredit: PA
      And he enjoyed a smile in the build-up when a Newcastle fight fan dragged a microwave out onto the street for the celeb boxer to sign.
      Sadly his German-Armenian opponent pulled the plug on their fight after just five one-sided rounds, claiming shattered bones.
      But Eubank, who is widely expected to face Liam Williams in December, threatened to put a ro-dent in Saunders, who he lost to on points back in 2014.
      He said: “The options are endless but I just know that, from December, it is only big fights or world titles.
      “Anyone with a world title, anyone the fans want to see me fight.
      “Liam Williams’ name keeps popping up, that’s an option.
      Eubank Jr was annoyed he didn’t get the big finish he cravedCredit: Getty

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      “And that rat Saunders is running around saying he will fight me for £5million.”
      Eubank Jr complained at the end of the fight that Awdijan had pulled out before he got to show off his best stuff.
      But if the Brighton-based banger wants proper work he needs to pay for better dance partners.
      Neither Saunders nor Williams will have watched the action and been concerned with the fresh skills Eubank has picked up from new trainer Roy Jones Jr.
      But the son of British ring legend Chris Sr reckons he still has the power to put the frighteners on anyone.
      “He said: “I would have liked to have put on more of a show but the guy said I broke his ribs and he could not continue.
      “Some guys take head shots all day but nobody can take body shots all day.
      “He came out boxing in the southpaw stance and I was told he was an orthodox fighter and trained for that so that was something else.
      “Anyway I am getting a big fight, a big name, a fan-friendly fight in December.”
      Eubank Jr wants a rematch against Billy Joe Saunders, who beat him in 2014Credit: Ed Mulholland/Matchroom.
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      Savannah Marshall vs Lolita Muzeya LIVE RESULTS: Marshall scores second round TKO after Hughie Fury and Eubank Jr wins

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      SAVANNAH MARSHALL has picked up a thrilling second round TKO win over Lolita Muzeya in Newcastle.The Zambian opponent came storming out of the traps but was unable to maintain the momentum as she ended up on the end of punishing shots from the boxer from Hartlepool.
      Earlier in the night, Hughie Fury beat Christian Hammer after the Romanian retired with a bicep injury after round five.
      And Chris Eubank Jr was victorious over Wanik Awdijan after his opponent also retired, to the Brit’s frustration.
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      MARSH WORDS
      Marshall is shown a video of decade-long rival Claressa Shields vowing to fight her soon.
      And after it is announced they will fight on the same Sky Sports card in December, before a grudge match in 2022, Marshall said: “What a load of crap.
      “Claressa couldn’t last two minutes with me, let alone two rounds.”
      MARSH-ALL MIGHTY
      Over the din of Sweet Caroline, the WBO middlewright queen said: “I am overwhelmed, I cannot get over this because I am still a woman in a man’s sport.
      “Everyone stayed to watch and didn’t leave early, it means the world.
      “I was told to weather the early storm after forst round and she only lasted one more.
      “She came at me like a bat put of hell but I was told to catch her shots and pick my own.
      “Anyone who just watched me celebrate by jumping on the top ropes will not recognise me – I don’t know what came over me.”
      MARSHALL WINS!
      Marshall scores with a body shots, an uppercut and crisp jabs, without leaving second gear.
      Muzeya is wild and reckless but terrifically brave and relentless.
      The Englishwoman looks so loose and relaxed but hits with such venom and force.
      And Muzeya is stopped on her feet after a barrage of ruthless punches
      MARSHALL VS MUZEYA – ROUND 1
      The Zambian challenger races across the ring and slings right hands at the WBO middleweight champion.
      But the Hartlepool ace picks her off with trademark assaults from range.
      Muzeya hurled the kitchen sink, dishwasher and cupboards at the Brit for those opening two minutes and already looks shattered.
      Marshall will be close to a finish very soon.
      EU WHAT?
      Eubank Jr says: “With everything that has happened it is good to be back home in the ring, that is my life.
      “I would have liked to have put on more of a show but the guy said I broke his ribs and he could not continue.
      “Some guys take head shots all day but nobody can take bodyshots all day.
      “He came out southpaw and I was told he was an orthodox fighter and trained for that so that was something else.
      “I am getting a big fight, a big name, a fan-friendly fight in December.”
      EUBANK WINS!
      Wanjik Awdijan annoys the Newcastle arena by quitting on his stall after five rounds.
      Eubank is angry but if he wants real competition he needs to take on more serious opponents.
      Not sure what the son of British legend Chris Sr will have learned from walking down and tagging another body-for-hire.
      Liam Williams will not be worried about their potential December clash on the basis of that showing.
      EUBANK VS AWDIJAN – ROUND 5
      Awdijan feels the fists of Eubank slash into his ribs again but remains upright and bouncing around the ring.
      Eubank is prowling for power shots and ignoring his jab.
      A couple of left hooks are whipped into Awdijan’s guts but Eubank is not a concussive puncher.
      EUBANK VS AWDIJAN – ROUND 4
      Eubank scores with a body shot and wobbles Awdijan.
      The leftie handles the pressure and ships another dig.
      The round ends with Eubank loading up and inflicting damage on the Armenia-born underdog.
      EUBANK VS AWDIJAN – ROUND 3
      Eubank pins his prey on the ropes and fires off some body shots but Awdijan copes and wriggles free.
      This is not the sort of fight or opponent Eubank needs to be making a long night of.
      Dangerous Liam Williams is rumoured to be the next opponent and the Welshman is levels above Awdijan.
      EUBANK VS AWDIJAN – ROUND 2
      Roy Jones Jr gives Eubank Jr some instructions before the second gets going.
      The Brighton man tries a screwshot uppercut with his lead left hand but it misses.
      Southpaw Awdijan is making things awkward but if the Englishman wants to land a world title shot he needs to win these warm-ups impressively.
      EUBANK VS AWDIJAN – ROUND 1
      Very cautious opener until Eubank leaps in with a left hook that Awdijan avoids.
      The Germany-based visitor goaded Eubank online in the build-up to the fight but made a very respectful start to the battle.
      Barely any punches thrown in the first but Eubank will take it after a right to the body.
      EUBANK VS AWDIJAN – ROUND 1
      This is Eubank’s first bout since the tragic death of his brother Sebastian.
      The middleweight should have boxed on October 2 but he had two opponents pulled on medical grounds.
      He did have something to smile about this week, though, when a resourceful Newcastle fan brought him a MICROWAVE to sign in the middle of the street.
      50% FURY
      The proud winner says: “I was going through the gears and the plan, I had a lot more to do and he was getting sick in there.
      “I was letting shots go and that was only 50 per cent of my potential.
      “The stoppage was coming, he was getting hit constantly, ask Hammer how good I am. I love to fight.”
      HAMMER TIME
      Sky’s MC announces Hammer was pulled out of the bout due to a bicep injury.
      Fury does not often score stoppages so that will improve his record.
      Hammer has gone the distance with some very hard men.
      FURY WINS!
      Hammer’s corner decides to pull him out at the end of the sixth round.
      The Romanian-German might be injured, shattered or just plain bored of eating jabs all night.
      The Hammer chucks in the towel before round seven begins.
      FURY VS HAMMER – ROUND 5
      Hammer lands an early right to grab a lead in the round.
      Fury lands a left uppercut but Hammer laughs it off again.
      Ouch! Hammer loses a point for a nasty punch on the break.
      Then the Brit steams in for revenge and rocks the visitor with a left hook
      FURY VS HAMMER – ROUND 4
      Fury’s left cheekbone got plenty of attention in that interval.
      Fury hits the deck but is clearly a slip after their feet got entangle and no count is given.
      Hammer then feels a right hook and an uppercut as Fury switches to southpaw.
      FURY VS HAMMER – ROUND 3
      Fury – who suffered a gruesome cut against Kubrat Pulev in 2018 – has a nasty mark growing under his left eye.
      The Traveller scores with a double-jab and right hook.
      Hammer charges at him like a bull ansd then Fury ends the session with a right hook landing.
      FURY VS HAMMER – ROUND 2
      Fury lands a three-punch combo but Hammer smiles and shakes his head.
      Then the Englishman walks the Germany-based bruiser onto an uppercut.
      Hammer swings his right hand like a drunk in a car park and misses by a couple of feet.

      FURY VS HAMMER – ROUND 1
      Fury the far busier fighter in the opener, patting out dozens of jabs.
      The Hammer lands with his honeyshot left hook but the Brit deals with it.
      Peter Fury tells Hughie he needs to throw more combinations in the second.
      FURY VS HAMMER – ROUND 1
      Christian Hammer does his ringwalk draped in a Romania flag, not sure if he is patriotic or cold.
      Fury glides to the Newcastle ring in a perfect white gown – almost virginal.
      Hammer was beaten by Hughie’s cousin Tyson way back in 2015, will it be repeat or revenge?

      FUR REAL
      Emotional Sky Sports promo between trainer-father Peter Fury and heavyweight charge Hughie.
      Both are usually very quiet and stoic but they share a few smiles ansd giggles discussing their bloody and business relationships.
      Can dad make his 27-year-old son a world champion?

      THE RE-TOON
      After two years out Georgia O’Connor made her pro-debut in Newcaastle tonight.
      The 21-year-old Geordie said she felt rusty but the she impressed plenty of people at super-welter.

      OLD S-COOL
      Brad Rea and Jes Smith smashed lumps out of each other for eight rounds “for nothing”.
      Not tinpot WBA interim international belt, not even a WBC franchise title.
      Just two throwback lads desperate to prove themselves in big fights…

      BANK MAN
      Chris Eubank has grown up in the boxing buiness and knows exactly what it’s like when it’s a family affair.
      The son of British ring legend Nigel is watching the YouTube generation of boxing stack cash.
      But he has a word of warning for fellow Brit fighter Tommy Fury over his planned Jake Paul bout.
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