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      Tyson Fury has £5k heavyweight Infinity Hot Tub delivered to home just days after £200m Anthony Joshua deal signed

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      TYSON FURY is enjoying a heavyweight delivery after receiving a stunning £5k Infinity Hot Tub only days after penning his £200million two-bout deal to fight Anthony Joshua.The Gypsy King, who this week treated himself to a trio of 75-inch Samsung smart TVs at his Morecambe home, is currently preparing for his mega-unification showdown this summer.
      Tyson Fury has received a heavyweight Hot Tub delivery
      The Gypsy King has treated himself to a £5k ‘Summer Breeze’ model from Infinity Hot TubsCredit: Reuters
      Tyson Fury took delivery of three £800 Samsung TVsCredit: Splash
      And the 32-year-old will have plenty of time to focus his mind and relax away from the rigours of training with his new arrival.
      Fury’s new purchase, which will soon be followed by his and wife Paris’s sixth child, arrived courtesy of North East company Infinity Hot Tubs.
      SunSport understands that the WBC champion opted for ‘The Summer Breeze’ model, which is available for £4,995.
      And it is a whole lot more than just bubbles, with the company describing the model as ‘the ultimate Family spa Packed with Technology!’ 
      It reads: “The spa features include – 86 Jets including Impulse spinning jets and directional jets, seating for up to five people, Bluetooth Connectivity to a waterproof audio system, a built in three stage water purification system, a steel frame and full body insulation and more!
      “The spa is built to the highest specifications and we are proud to have this product in our range.”
      It has already proven to be a knockout with the boxing star as he happily posed to plug the tub in a video for the ever-expanding business.
      The 6ft 9in fighter said: “It’s Tyson Fury, AKA the Gypsy King, the heavyweight champion of the world.
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      How the two British heavyweight stars compareCredit: The Sun

      “Big shout-out to Infinity Hot Tubs for delivering me this absolutely fantastic hot tub. Check out their website for more details.”
      And SunSport also understands that the fan-favourite will soon be receiving another delivery from Infinity Hot Tubs.
      Fury has ordered another model for his Morecambe-based gym, near the town’s football stadium, to help him relax as he prepares to try and earn undisputed glory against AJ.
      Fury and Joshua have been locked in talks to face-off in an all-British heavyweight unification showdown this summer.
      WBC heavyweight king Fury, 32, recently vented his frustration at the contracts not being signed – claiming he had stopped eating and training while drinking up to 12 pints of lager per day.
      The delivery proved to be a knockout with the WBC champCredit: Infinity Hot Tubs Ltd
      The boxing star happily posed alongside his new toy and encouraged fans to check out the company’s dealsCredit: Infinity Hot Tubs Ltd
      Some were worried it would put his blockbuster bout with AJ, 31, in serious jeopardy.
      But now the fight has finally been CONFIRMED with the two Brits going toe-to-toe twice later this year in a deal worth a staggering £200million.
      However, a couple of key details missing from the fine print were where and when the huge clash would take place.
      Saudi Arabia appears to be a front-runner, while Eddie Hearn has previously said the US, Dubai, Qatar and Singapore are also options.

      However, the Matchroom mogul has now revealed he’s been taken back by an 11th-hour offer from a wealthy individual in the Far East.
      Ideally, all parties involved with Joshua vs Fury are keen for fans to attend what’s been deemed the biggest fight in British boxing history.
      There are still Covid restrictions in place in the Middle East, however, springing the possibility that the fight could be delayed until November time.
      Hearn says the individual from said mystery country, will want fans in attendance too, even if it were just 1,000 spectators.
      Anthony Joshua and his fellow Brit have agreed a £200m two-fight dealCredit: Instagram More

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      Parker vs Alexander LIVE: Stream free, TV channel, undercards for Frank Warren fight night

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      BOXING continues this weekend in the capital as Zach Parker faces Vaughn Alexander.Willy Hutchinson will then face Lennox Clarke tomorrow.

      The Parker vs Alexander card gets underway from 7pm UK time TONIGHT.
      Parker vs Alexander is live on BT Sport 1 HD and BT Sport Ultimate.
      You can live stream both fight nights from the BT Sport app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      EE customers can get BT Sport INCLUDED to their plan at no extra cost if they are on a plan with Smart Benefits – simply log in to EE and choose BT Sport app.

      Parker vs Alexander FULL CARD

      Zach Parker vs Vaughn Alexander
      Danny Ball vs Sam Gilley
      Brad Foster vs Alvaro Rodriguez
      Sam Maxwell vs Ben Fields
      Dennis McCann vs Luis Moreno
      David Adeleye vs Mladen Manev
      Jason Harty vs Kearon Thomas
      Edward Donavan vs Matthew King

      PARKER VS ALEXANDER
      Alexander aggressive early but Parker looks the slicker in round one.
      Switching-hitting early and showing off his reactions.
      Jab working nicely for Parker, finding home as Alexander just walks forward.

      YES HE MCCAN
      Denis McCan was in fine form as he won every round against Moreno.
      The future looks bright for the young bantamweight.
      Up next in the night’s headliner is Zach Parker
      Take a bow 👏Dennis McCann wins every round against Luis Moreno. That’s nine wins out of nine. A big bantamweight future lies ahead 🙌 pic.twitter.com/6e1Ju8OEZ9— Boxing on BT Sport 🥊 (@BTSportBoxing) March 26, 2021

      UP NEXT
      Super-middleweight Zach Parker faces American Vaughn Alexander.
      Parker is closing the gap in the WBO rankings, and hopes to be mandatory for the Canelo vs Billy Joe Saunders winner.
      Coming up next! Zach Parker is making his BT Sport debut in our main event.He’s primed to make a statement to the world middleweight scene 😤 pic.twitter.com/8TP3Qzv2Kt— Boxing on BT Sport 🥊 (@BTSportBoxing) March 26, 2021

      McCANN VS MORENO
      The fight goes the full eight rounds and it was all class from McCann, who bossed the action behind his jab.
      He rounded off a great performance with a knockdown in the final round, catching Moreno coming in.
      McCann move to 9-0 in his career.
      It’s all Dennis McCann. He gets a nice knockdown for good measure in the final round 👏The bantamweight continues to show his class with each fight 🔥 pic.twitter.com/lGA7DhW4UK— Boxing on BT Sport 🥊 (@BTSportBoxing) March 26, 2021

      McCANN VS MORENO
      Really composed performance by young McCann who is showing his class.
      The southpaw jab is working wonders and McCann’s body shots are also looking lethal.
      Final two rounds here.
      McCANN VS MORENO
      After three rounds it’s all McCann, who can’t miss with his jab.
      He’s looking for the left hook around the side and is edging closer.
      Moreno is still a live challenger, but finding himself outboxed
      McCANN VS MORENO
      Really controlled opening round from McCann, behind his jab.
      He showed lovely footwork at times and a shot over the top appeared to catch Moreno’s attention at one point.
      McCann also went to the body well as he eased through the first three minutes.
      UP NEXT
      Rising bantamweight star Dennis McCann makes his return to fight experienced Mexican Luis Moreno.
      Southpaw McCann is 8-0 and highly touted by veteran promoter Frank Warren.
      So much so, that he has received comparisons to Prince Naseem Hamed.

      SUN IS SHINING
      Sunny Edwards will challenge for his first world title on April 30.
      He faces IBF champion Moruti Mthalane with Mick Conlan on the undercard.
      Edwards is 15-0 and his brother was WBC flyweight world champion.

      AD ENOUGH
      Highlight of David Adeleye’s KO.
      A perfect left hook to the body left him opponent wanting to stay down.
      Adeleye, who has sparred Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, moved to 5-0.

      FOSTER VS RODRIQUEZ
      We go the distance… Foster did all he could to try and force the stoppage but Rodriquez proved resilient.
      Foster now pushes himself up the IBF rankings after winning the International title on points.
      A world title shot will be in his sights soon.

      FOSTER VS RODRIQUEZ
      Heading into the final round and it’s been all Foster.
      He’s landed some really good right hands, combinations too, but Rodriquez is showing why he’s never been stopped in his career.

      FOSTER VS RODRIQUEZ
      Through six rounds and it’s much of the same, Foster is pushing the action but Rodriquez is doing his best to spoil.
      The Spaniard is also doing a lot of showboating but not much actual fighting.
      Foster is landing the occasional right hand over the top.
      FOSTER VS RODRIQUEZ
      Really positive start for Foster, who has been on the front foot for the first three rounds.
      Rodriquez is more bothered about running away from trouble than fighting back.
      It could leave it hard for Foster to get the stoppage, but he’s in complete control as it is.
      UP NEXT
      Brad Foster, the British and Commonwealth super-bantamweight champion, faces Spaniard Alvaro Rodriguez.
      Foster, who works at Tesco during the night, challenges for the  IBF International title.
      He is also an ex-kickboxing champion.

      He’s 20 years of age and unbeaten at bantamweight. The name is Dennis McCann. He’s bidding to improve the record of British boxers against Mexican fighters in 2021, very soon.Next up, @DavidAdeleye 🔥 pic.twitter.com/U67AveY4ku— Boxing on BT Sport 🥊 (@BTSportBoxing) March 26, 2021

      ADELEYE VS PRESTON
      And it’s all over – just like that!
      Adeleye’s first punch thrown with intent floors Preston – who made his debut – and the left hook was enough to see the ref count to ten.
      It was a nice slip followed by a left hook to the body, and Adeleye improves to 5-0.
      UP NEXT
      Heavyweight David Adeleye returns for his fifth professional fight.
      As well as his heavy hands, Adeleye is known for sparring with Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua in the past.
      He fights Dave Preston next.

      MAXWELL VS FIELDS
      Maxwell takes the decision, fairly wide on the card but he was made to work for his win.
      He remains unbeaten and will still look to challenge for the British and Commonwealth titles in the future.
      MAXWELL VS FIELDS
      The fight goes the full eight rounds and Fields certainly came to win having came in as a late replacement.
      He came forward throughout but did have a point deducted for holding.
      Maxwell was the cleaner and more efficient fighter, but was given a hard night’s work as we go to the scorecards.
      MAXWELL VS FIELDS
      Fields has been more aggressive the last three rounds and letting his hands go on the inside.
      Still, Maxwell looks the slicker puncher but is being made to work here.
      We enter the second half of the fight now.
      MAXWELL VS FIELDS
      All one way traffic with Maxwell on the front foot, with Fields covering up.
      Maxwell is letting his hands go but is finding it hard to break through Fields guard.
      Going into the fourth and promoter Frank Warren can be heard shouting encouragement to Maxwell.
      UP NEXT
      Sam Maxwell, who twice boxed but lost to Vasiliy Lomachenko in the amateurs, faces Ben Fields.
      Maxwell was due to challenge for the Commonwealth and British super-lightweight titles, but his opponent pulled out.
      So he returns against replacement Fields.

      BALL VS GILLEY
      And your winner is… Danny Ball, who retains his WBC international welterweight title.
      Ball will feel he was the more active fighter in there, and did not stop coming for all ten rounds.
      Gilley will feel gutted, having rallied well in rounds while looking razor sharp.
      The real winner was the fans, as that was non-stop action.

      BALL VS GILLEY
      And it goes the distance, capping off ten really exciting rounds, and leaving it really close to call.
      Gilley was the sharper puncher, and looked to be fading at one point before rallying down the stretch, finding more success on the front foot.
      But Ball was constant throughout and landed some really telling shots over the top.
      Both were swinging right till the end, summing up the thrilling fight as it goes to points.
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      Dillian Whyte vows to resurrect ‘Villain’ persona and warns Povetkin ‘the nastiness never left’ as he seeks revenge

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      DILLIAN WHYTE has binned the nice-guy act for Saturday’s must-win rerun with Alexander Povetkin after the Russian conned him with a fake friendship.Before the August clash in promoter Eddie Hearn’s back garden, the 41-year-old was neighbourly all through fight week and even during rounds.
      Brit Dillian Whyte says he won’t be fooled by Alexander Povetkin’s politenessCredit: /Dave Thompson#3/ Matchroom Boxing
      Alexander Povetkin will face the old Dillian Whyte this time, according to the Brixton starCredit: /Dave Thompson#3/ Matchroom Boxing
      But, after being dropped twice in the fourth, the violent veteran detonated an uppercut that turned Whyte’s lights off and ended his 1000-day stay at the top of the WBC rankings.
      This time round, on the war ravaged Rock of Gibraltar, Whyte has refused to share his luxury yacht with his foe and has vowed to resurrect his old ‘Dillian The Villain’ persona.
      “The nastiness never left but lots of things happen and change in life, so I am always trying to adapt,” The 32-year-old said.

      “I feel I am always under scrutiny, people are always saying ‘Dillian Whyte is a thug, he’s this and that’.
      “So I have tried to be a bit more nice, I have tried to be a bit more polite and sportsmanlike.
      “But sometimes I get pushed and think ‘f*** it, I am going to get criticised anyway, for whatever I do, so I am going to do whatever I want’.
      “Povetkin thinks he is smart, he likes to play this friendly game where he touches gloves before the fight and before every round but he has a nasty streak.
      “It wasn’t an issue in the fight but it is very hard to be nasty to someone who is being polite to you.
      “But this time I don’t care, this time I don’t give a f***. If he wants to be friendly, I don’t care, I will punch him in his throat.”
      Despite some spectacular swearing, Whyte has seemed ice cool all week building up to a night that could resurrect or end his career as a world title contender.
      To ease away the time aboard the Sunborn floating hotel the self-confessed gaming nerd has been playing his favourite fantasy battles.

      But his fighting avatar is as old-school as it gets with an early-1900’s icon always his go-to character.
      “I am a very relaxed guy,” he said. “I just like chilling, hanging out and playing Xbox with the boys.
      “We play Fight Night, Mortal Kombat, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. I am a gamer so I play all sorts of games. I do have a gaming chair at home in England but I don’t have it here.
      “When I play Fight Night I am always Jack Johnson, every time, I am very good with Jack Johnson. He was a legendary heavyweight so he’s my guy.”
      Hearn claimed this week that Whyte lost his mean streak for the shock loss thanks to the life-changing money he has been banking since his wild 2015 loss to Anthony Joshua made him a PPV star.
      Marvelous Marvin Hagler, who tragically died this month, always said it was hard to get up and run at 5am after a night in silk pyjamas but Whyte insists he is still sleeping rough and ready.
      “I don’t live nice,” he barked. “People who know me will tell you. I don’t party or have an entourage. 
      “I could be living in a much bigger place but I keep my life humble. I am not needy.
      “I don’t show up with Louis Vuitton or things like that, I have never been that guy. Everybody likes nice things and it is good when you work to get them but I am not a primadonna .
      “It’s Eddie Hearn who lives a comfortable life and he assumes I am too.
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      “He even asks me why I am not driving around in a Rolls Royce, with all the money I have earned, but that is not me.
      “I am really just a caveman warrior.”
      Watch Povetkin vs Whyte 2 on Saturday March 27, live on Sky Sports Box Office.
      Alexander Povetkin and Dillian Whyte face-off after weigh in for big fight More

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      Oscar De La Hoya confirms July comeback at Jake Paul media event but nobody heard him because microphone was broken

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      OSCAR DE LA HOYA has confirmed that he will be making his comeback on July 3 aged 48 in excruciating fashion. The boxing legend was demolished by Manny Pacquiao in his last bout back in 2008.
      Oscar De La Hoya announced his boxing comeback in excruciating fashion alongside Snoop DoggCredit: YouTube
      Oscar De La Hoya, 48, announcing his July 3rd comeback (with a broken microphone) alongside Snoop Dogg at the Jake Paul vs Ben Askren presser… pic.twitter.com/oaBqDrZZr5— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) March 26, 2021

      Now he has revealed he will be getting back into the ring – although he will be praying the fight goes better than his big announcement.
      The Golden Boy broke the news during tonight’s press conference for the Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren fight.
      The six-weight world champion appeared on stage alongside Snoop Dogg – whose Fight Club banner the fight will take place under – and boxing analyst Al Bernstein.
      Unfortunately for De La Hoya his microphone was not working, and hardly anyone heard him say: “July 3rd, I’m making my comeback.”
      The icon then immediately dropped the mic, but Snoop had to repeat what the star had said as the veteran walked off stage without naming his opponent.
      Snoop Dogg’s Fight Club banner is teamed with Triller, the social media platform which is behind the Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren event.
      De La Hoya finished his career with a record of 39-6 and won 11 world titles during that journey.
      After hanging up his gloves, the American went on to become a successful promoter and has rising star Ryan Garcia under his Golden Boy Promotions banner.
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      The legendary Golden Boy will return to the ring on July 3Credit: AP:Associated Press

      Boxing comebacks are all the rage right now after Mike Tyson’s against Roy Jones Jr late last year.
      That exhibition bout was also produced by Triller.
      Most fans will be delighted to catch another glimpse of De La Hoya, but unfortunately for him his painful mic drop incident had many more laughing on social media:
      Advice to Oscar De La Hoya. When you wanna do a mic drop announcement turn the mic on first.— Mark Fellows 🇦🇺 (@FellowsMark) March 26, 2021

      Oscar De La Hoya, with a broken microphone, announces his Triller comeback on July 3rd. Then drops the mic, which wasn’t working in the first place so nobody could hear him. Perfect ODLH moment. #BOXING— Fight Ghost (@Fight_Ghost) March 26, 2021

      Oscar de la Hoya fr walked on stage cut a whole ass promo with a mic that wasn’t turned on and still did a mic drop LOL what is this presser— MMA FUN GUY (@MMAFUNGUY1) March 26, 2021

      De La Hoya has already called out Gennadiy Golovkin, bizarrely claiming it would be ‘easy’ to beat the Kazakh warrior.
      He has also being linked with fighting Marcos Maidana as well as Canelo Alvarez following their acrimonious split.
      But a shot at redemption against Floyd Mayweather is what De La Hoya seemingly wants most after he lost on a split decision to Money in 2007.
      Speaking to Fight Hub TV, the ‘Golden Boy’ said: “I’ve always prided myself in fighting the very best, and why go after the second-best?.
      “Why not go after the guy that beat [Canelo]? Why not go after [Floyd] Mayweather, for instance, in a revenge fight?
      “That’s something that’s very intriguing. We’ll see how I feel, and then we’ll take it from there.”

      Oscar De La Hoya says he has been inspired by Mike Tyson to box again and wants to pick his brain More

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      Whyte vs Povetkin 2: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, ring walks and undercard for Rumble On The Rock

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      DILLIAN WHYTE faces Alexander Povetkin in a huge rematch TOMORROW as he looks to get his heavyweight world title hopes back on track.The Body Snatcher, 32, was stunned by the former world champ Povetkin, 41, in Eddie Hearn’s backyard in August 2020 and this time they clash over in Gibraltar.
      How the fighters compare ahead of their massive rematch
      What time is Whyte vs Povetkin 2?

      Whyte vs Povetkin 2 takes place on Saturday, March 27.
      The main event ring walks are set to start from 10.45pm – 11.45pm local time.
      The Europa Point Sports Complex in Gibraltar hosts the event.

      What TV channel is Whyte vs Povetkin on and can I live stream it?

      Whyte vs Povetkin 2 will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Box Office in the UK.
      Sky Sports Box office will begin their coverage at 6pm.
      The event will cost £19.95 to purchase.

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      Dillian Whyte was stunned by a Alexander Povetkin KO in AugustCredit: Matchroom/Mark Robinson
      Why is Whyte vs Povetkin 2 in Gibraltar?
      Whyte has his fight training camps in Portugal.
      The pay-per-view clash was moved from Wembley to Gibraltar when travel restrictions between Portugal and the UK would have forced Whyte to quarantine for ten days in a designated hotel before the must-win clash.
      What is the Whyte vs Povetkin 2 undercard?
      Ricky Hatton’s son Campbell, 19, makes his professional debut on the stacked card.

      Ted Cheeseman vs JJ Metcalf (British super-welterweight title)
      Fabio Wardley vs Eric Molina (heavyweight)
      Youssef Khoumari vs Kane Baker (super-featherweight)
      Chris Kongo vs Michael Mickinson (WBO global welterweight title)
      Eric Pfeifer vs Nick Webb (heavyweight)
      Campbell Hatton vs Jesus Ruiz (debut)

      What have they said?
      Whyte: “I lost to him but he was done – they were saying ‘we are pulling you out at the end of this round.
      “They know him better than me. It’s hard for me to say what they were thinking, but don’t worry, I’ll try and help their hand this time. I definitely want to knock him out, one hundred percent.”
      Povetkin: “There was no such conversation in the corner [to stop the fight last time round].
      “The people who know me know that I fight until the end. You can’t throw the towel in until the referee stops the fight.” More

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      Meet Campbell Hatton, the 20-year-old looking to emulate legendary dad Ricky after being inspired from ringside

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      CAMPBELL HATTON dreams of being just half the fighter his hero father Ricky was.The 20-year-old novice makes his pro debut on Saturday on the undercard of Dillian Whyte’s PPV rematch with Alexander Povetkin in Gibraltar.
      Campbell Hatton makes his pro debut on the Dillian Whyte undercard this weekendCredit: /Mark Robinson#3/ Matchroom Boxing
      The rookie says he was inspired to move into boxing after cheering on his old man from the ringside seatsCredit: © Mark Robinson
      Campbell has been there all the way with his famous father
      The super-feather teen has huge boxing boots to fill because his old man was idolised for being a thrilling fighter but also loved for being the down-to-earth bloke everyone wanted a pint with.
      Ricky enjoyed huge highs and endured bitter lows during his two-weight world title career, somehow mixing iconic wins with gallons of Guinness, ballooning up in between bouts and wearing an inflatable sumo suit to play up to his ‘Ricky Fatton’ nickname.
      Now Campbell is getting everything passed down the family tree – apart from the XXL party clothes.
      Hatton Jr said: “People admire my dad for his fighting and becoming a world champion.
      “But they also love him because he stayed down-to-earth and very normal.
      “I am really proud of both of those.
      “Some fighters and a lot of successful people would get into that top position and forget about where they have come from, arrogance creeps in.
      “But I feel like I can say my dad never did that and that says a lot about him as a person and that’s the way I want to be as a person.
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      Ricky is hoping his experience in the sport can guide his son to the topCredit: © Mark Robinson
      Campbell is hoping he do Manchester and his footie club City proud
      Campbell wouldn’t be far off it if he had the popularity of his famous fatherCredit: © Mark Robinson

      “I hopefully won’t yoyo with my weight quite as much as he did but I want to do the same as him in almost every other way.”
      Hatton’s frailties and defeats are almost what endeared him to the British public even more than his successes.
      And the laugh-loving Etihad idol believes he made enough mistakes in his career to guarantee Campbell rarely slips up.
      He said: “I have done good and bad things in and outside of the ring so if I cannot advise him, with the help of my brother Matthew, I don’t know who can.
      “I must have achieved almost everything as a fighter and promoter and trainer but also made almost every mistake, I have really done the whole shebang so we should be able to handle every situation.”
      Campbell has been around a punch bag ever since he was bornCredit: © Mark Robinson
      Campbell is hoping to follow a similar path to Conor Benn, who is also in his famous dad Nigel’s shadowCredit: © Mark Robinson
      As well as inheriting the giant Manchester fanbase from his manager and father – with uncle Matthew on training duties – Campbell has had some potentially crucial advice from another iconic British fighting family.
      Conor Benn was also a raw and untested 19-year-old when he made his pro debut on a PPV show, stepping out of the shadow of his heroic father Nigel.
      And, after five years improving rapidly on the job and making a stellar name for himself, Benn Jr has reached out to his fellow second-generation fighter.
      Campbell said: “Conor is probably one of the only people in the world who has been in the same situation as me.
      “So he is a good person to look at and learn from because he has been put in good opportunities but he has not only taken them, he has kept improving and pushed on.
      “He is always working and improving in the gym and has gone on to bigger and better things all the time.
      “We have swapped a few messages and he has told me not to worry about what other people say and just focus on what I do. I have had good advice from him.”
      Campbell is swapping the seats for the ring in a matter of hoursCredit: © Mark Robinson
      There has been enough experience to learn from with both dad and brother Matthew ex boxersCredit: © Mark Robinson
      Can Campbell add himself to that wall of fame?Credit: © Mark Robinson
      And the 42-year-old Hitman is glad Campbell is already wise enough to take lessons from Benn, who has battled through some tough tests to prove himself.
      “Campbell is still only very young and Conor Benn is a very good example to look at.” Ricky said. “He started at a similar age and platform and had a few tough fights along the way.
      “I am sure that will be the same with Campbell because with all youngsters there are a few speed bumps in the way when you are coming up.
      “But I have every confidence that Campbell will be up the top in a few years.”
      Watch Povetkin vs Whyte 2 on Saturday March 27, live on Sky Sports Box Office.
      Ricky, pictured with Campbell and his mum and dad, became the nation’s hero
      Ricky Hatton’s son Campbell has signed with Eddie Hearn’s matchroom boxing More

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      Tommy Fury backed to smash Jake Paul ‘to bits’ as cousin Nathan Gorman reveals Love Island star is ‘a very gifted boxer’

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      NATHAN GORMAN has backed cousin Tommy Fury to smash Jake Paul ‘to bits’ and revealed the Love Island star is a ‘very gifted boxer’.Light-heavyweight Fury is 5-0 in his career but to the mainstream he is just as famous for his stint in ITV’s popular reality TV show in 2019.
      Nathan Gorman and Tommy Fury
      YouTuber Jake Paul has rowed with Tommy Fury onlineCredit: Instagram
      And he may have profited from some new fans Stateside after he was involved in an online feud with YouTuber Paul, who is 2-0 since turning pro in 2020.
      For all those reasons, heavyweight contender Gorman is all for Fury fighting the social media star, but warned although he may have less followers, the skill disparity is just as vast.
      He told SunSport: “I think it’s good for boxing. These YouTubers bring an different audience to boxing.
      “If you bring hundreds of thousands, if not millions of fans into boxing and they get hooked on it, it’s a bigger and wider audience as these YouTubers have got a platform.
      “As for the fight, I think Tommy smashes him to bits, I think he ruins him in probably one or two rounds.
      “But if someone offered me millions of pounds to fight a YouTuber, I’d do it.”
      Fury, 21, had just two fights before entering the Love Island villa, where he came out runner up with now girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague.
      It helped him carve out a name of his own, a tough ask having entered the sport as the younger brother of unbeaten, two-time heavyweight champion Tyson.

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      His three fights since becoming a celebrity have all been against journeyman, designed to help build his confidence and ring IQ.
      Meaning Paul, 24, with two knockouts in as many fights, may well be Fury’s toughest opponent.
      Gorman, 24, said: “There’s risks with anyone, in boxing nothing is a forgone conclusion. But I think all the upper hand is in Tommy’s corner.
      “I think it would be a good fight. A lot of press around it, media, it would be good.”
      Before Fury was recognised as Tyson’s little brother, or a heartthrob on ITV, he was learning the ropes behind the scenes in the gym.
      And for all his current fame and fortune, the hard work in training, lonely nights in the gym and dedication has not stopped.
      Molly-Mae Hague pictured with Tommy FuryCredit: Rex Features
      Tommy Fury is the brother of TysonCredit: Getty
      Gorman, who returns on Saturday against Kristijan Krstacic, has witnessed first hand Fury’s rise from the beginning.
      And he insisted his cousin’s chapter on TV is only a small part of an otherwise long journey, spent mostly in the boxing gym.
      Gorman said: “Tommy is. very gifted boxer, I think he’ll do very well in boxing.
      “People are just judging him because he went on Love Island, but they don’t know that Tommy since a young age has been in the gym sparring big heavyweights, doing his runs in the morning.
      “He’s been continuously in the gym, day in, day out, same stuff everyday, and people are judging him because of Love Island and stuff but he’s been in the gym since day one.
      “Let’s be fair, when he came out of Love Island, he could never have boxed again if he really wanted to.
      “But he is doing it because it’s something he loves.”
      Tommy Fury is 5-0 in his boxing careerCredit: The Sun More

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      What is Amir Khan’s net worth, who is his wife Faryal Makhdoom, and how many children do they have?

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      IT’S been nine years since Amir Khan last held a world title strap.The 32-year-old old Bolton star on screen this weekend as Meet The Khans, a new documentary series detailing his and his wife Faryal Makhdoom’s lives.
      Amir Khan is in San Francisco preparing to fight Terence CrawfordCredit: Reuters
      What is Amir Khan’s net worth?
      BACK in 2017, Khan ditched the gloves for a stint in the jungle for ITV’s I’m A Celeb, where he was rumoured to the highest-paid contestant in the 17-year history of the show.
      Since his first professional fight in 2005, Khan has been busy growing his fortune.
      As well as bringing in cash through his fights, he’s also founded the Super Boxing League and worked as a mixed martial arts promoter.
      And mega purses are back on the menu for the man who held the WBA title from 2009 to 2012 and the IBF crown in 2011.
      Amir Khan and Terrence Crawford weigh-in ahead of huge fight in New York
      Amir Khan has been knocked out more than once in his career – and Freddie Roach says it will happen again this weekendCredit: PA:Press Association
      Khan has put his time in the jungle behind him and got back to the gym, beating Phil Lo Greco and Samuel Vargas to set up a huge world title fight with unbeaten Crawford at Madison Square Garden.
      According to Celebrity Net Worth, as of this year Khan is worth £23million.
      His purse for his 2016 bout with Saul Alvarez was reportedly £9m and he pocketed around £3m for turning down Kell Brook and fighting Crawford in New York.
      Khan and wife Faryal have two children togetherCredit: PA:Press Association
      Who is his wife Faryal Makhdoom?
      KHAN married his wife Faryal Makhdoom back in 2013, having been introduced to her by a mutual friend.
      Born in Brooklyn, Faryal graduated from Rutgers University with a double major in political science and journalism.
      She now works primarily as a model, whilst also owning her own make-up brand.
      The pair were involved in a very public spat in 2017, when Amir took to Twitter and announced their break-up, claiming his wife had cheated on him with heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua.
      But Faryal cleared up the situation several days later, claiming that screenshots of her and Joshua’s ‘conversation’ had been faked.
      Khan has returned to the ring after his stint in reality TVCredit: PA:Press Association
      She wrote on her Twitter feed: “I’ve been quiet for some time… because I myself didn’t know what’s going on.
      “Everything that’s going on is just not right and a complete misunderstanding.
      “The screenshots sent to Amir were ‘fake’ and Amir thought Joshua and I were speaking… when we have never even met.
      “Anger took the better of him and he tweeted away without thinking there was absolutely NO truth to it.
      “It’s all cleared up with both teams now and again, there was NOTHING like that going on.
      “Apologies for all this nonsense. Let’s get on with life now…”
      The pair reconciled and after Khan’s success on I’m A Celeb, were looking at producing a fly-on-the-wall reality series which would offer an insight into their family life.

      How many children do they have?
      FARYAL and Amir have three children, named Lamisah, Muhammad and Alayna.
      Lamisah was born in 2014 and on April 24, 2018 Faryal gave birth to their daughter Alayna. Muhammad was born in 2020. More