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      Regis Prograis is backed by Mark Wahlberg and Peter Berg but movie career is on hold till retirement despite cameo role

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      REGIS PROGRAIS is backed by Hollywood pair Mark Wahlberg and Peter Berg, but a career in the movies is on hold until his retirement. The former light-welterweight world champion is under the Churchill Boxing management group.
      Former world champion Regis PrograisCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Mark Wahlberg, Regis Prograis and Peter Berg
      Director Berg and film star Wahlberg are partners in the company, with Sam Katkovski, acting as Prograis’ main manager.
      Wahlberg is a life-long fight fan and received an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of Micky Ward in the 2011 classic The Fighter.
      But his hectic schedule leaves him unable to get involved in guiding Prograis’ career, though he always remains a supporter.
      Prograis, 32, told SunSport: “He’s too busy being an actor to be honest, but Pete is more involved with my manager Sam.
      “When I was in LA, Mark would come watch me spar and stuff like that.”
      Berg, also a producer and writer, even has his own gym in Santa Monica.
      And Prograis’ connection with the award winning director landed him a role in the 2020 Netflix movie Spenser Confidential.
      It starred Wahlberg as wrongfully convicted police officer looking to expose corrupt cops, which Berg directed.
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      Regis Prograis in the 2020 Netflix movie Spenser Confidential

      Prograis cameoed as a henchman on the receiving end of beatdown by co-star Winston Duke, who made his name in Black Panther.
      The boxer is open to more roles on the big screen again, but only after he hangs up his gloves for good.
      Prograis said: “I’ll do little things like that, but I really want to focus on fighting. I love fighting, it’s something I really love to do.
      “I don’t want to be an actor right now. But, I have the connection I can do it, maybe once I’m done, maybe I’ll go down that route and be an actor.
      “But you just never know how life’s going to turn out. I could say, ‘Yeah, I want to be an actor, or I want to do this’.
      “But you never know how anything is going to turn out.”
      Prograis became an instant favourite with British fans in October 2019, when he was narrowly beaten on points by Scot Josh Taylor.
      Regis Prograis cameoed as a henchman
      The American is open to other acting roles after retirement
      He returns on April 17 against Ukrainian Ivan Redkach, who is 23–5–1 and has shared the ring with Danny Garcia, Tevin Farmer and Devon Alexander.
      The fight falls on the undercard of YouTuber Jake Paul’s pay-per-view headliner against retired UFC welterweight Ben Askren.
      Prograis is set to benefit from the new wave of fans following social media star Paul, who is 2-0, in his boxing journey.
      It gives him the chance to steal the show in front of a whole new set of supporters with a standout performance against ex-sparring partner Redkach.
      Prograis said: “I think it’s a good fight, we’ve actually sparred before when I used to live in LA.
      “I think it’s a real good fight for me and showcase my talent to the world.
      “I go out there and do what I gotta do, for me I’m not worried about the crowd, I’m not worried about the audience I’m in front of.
      Regis Prograis training for his return fight
      Ivan Redkach faces Regis Prograis on April 17
      “Of course I do want to put on a great performance because boxing is not just about winning, it’s about how you win.
      “So of course I’d like to have a superb performance.”
      Prograis stands to benefit from the PPV sales that he hopes Paul’s adoring followers will lap up.
      And despite plotting a path back to the title, the American in the meantime is willing to settle for similar paydays coming his way.
      He said: “For me, I want to be a world champion again but you never know where life will take you.
      “I never thought I’d be fighting Ivan Redkach on Triller, I never in a million years thought that.
      “Everytime, in my life personally, everytime a door closed another one always opened up.
      “I want to be a champion again, but I always tell my manager the money and the belts are almost equally as important, but the money is just a little higher.”
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      Meet Alexander Povetkin’s stunning Wag Yevgenia, who is a Russian model, Miss Kursk winner and his biggest supporter

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      ASIDE his Russian fans, Alexander Povetkin will have the support of this stunning woman.The heavyweight boxer, 41, takes on Dillian Whyte in the ‘Rumble on the Rock’ this weekend.
      Gorgeous Yevgenia is the Wag of Alexander Povetkin
      Yevgenia Povetkina is a Russian model
      Blonde beauty Yevgenia is Povetkin’s biggest supporter
      And cheering him on will be his gorgeous wife, Yevgenia.
      The blonde bombshell made her name as a beauty pageant winner – and was once crowned Miss Kursk.
      She’s a model, mother, and the 6ft 2in brawler’s biggest supporter.
      A SOLID ROMANCE
      Not much is known about how Povetkin and Yevgenia met.
      However, we do know they got married in 2013 in a stunning ceremony in Prague, Czech Republic.
      The bride looked incredible in a long, flowing strapless white dress for the occasion.
      It was Povetkin’s second marriage, he was previously married to Irina – who mothered his first child, Arina.

      Last year Povetkin and Yevgenia welomed their first child together
      Yevgenia hugs her baby boy
      Eddie Hearn poses for a snap with Yevgenia
      Last year, Povetkin and Yevgenia welcomed their first child together into the world – a baby boy.
      A TRUE BEAUTY
      Blessed with naturally good looks, Yevgenia is unsurprisingly a model.
      Her biggest claim to fame came when she won the Miss Kursk beauty pageant, which is where Povetkin is from.
      A look through her social media, and you’ll see Yevgenia posing for many fashion campaigns in between being a mother.
      Yevgenia shows off her bikini body
      A former Miss Kursk winner, Yevgenia has 15,000 followers on Instagram
      Glam Yevgenia boasts a stunning collection of dresses
      She’s often seen attending fashion shows too – with a favourite being Alla Couture, a dress designer with stores in Moscow, Dubai and Baku.
      THE PRIVATE LIFE
      Although Yevgenia remains fairly private, she does share snippets of her glam life on Instagram.
      Her 15,000 followers are treated to glimpses of luxurious trips away, family moments and her bikini collection.
      Yevegnia loves showing off her amazing body on the beach, as well as a penchant for wearing incredible dresses that hug her figure.
      Although she’s fairly private, Yevgenia often shares snaps of her holidays to her Instagram followers
      Like any boxing Wag, Yevgenia lives a charmed lifestyle
      Yevgenia loves travelling around the world
      You can bet Yevgenia has her bags packed for a trip away soon

      Although travelling hasn’t been possible for most people during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Yevgenia hasn’t let that deter her from trips away.
      Whether it’s a break in Sochi at a spa, or a stay at a five-star resort in Greece – Yevgenia loves pampering herself.
      With Povetkin probably taking a break from training after his Whyte fight, you can bet Yevgenia has her bags packed for another trip away soon.
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      Why is Dillian Whyte vs Alexander Povetkin taking place in Gibraltar?

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      DILLIAN WHYTE is back in action this weekend as he takes on Alexander Povetkin in a huge heavyweight rematch. The Body Snatcher was KO’d in the fifth round of the first fight and will be looking to write his own redemption story this weekend in Gibraltar.
      Whyte’s clash with Povetkin will take place in GibraltarCredit: www.sunborngibraltar.com
      Why is Whyte vs Povetkin 2 taking place in Gibraltar?
      Whyte’s big rematch with Povetkin was originally scheduled to take place on March 6 in London.
      But with Whyte training in Portugal, which was on the coronavirus red list at the time, the Brit would’ve had to quarantine for 10 days upon return to the UK, disrupting his training camp.
      So the fight was moved to Gibraltar, where Whyte and his team could drive to without having to quarantine.
      Eddie Hearn promised he would make the fight happen, an

      “In the current environment we are always having to think on our feet,” said Hearn.
      “We did everything to try and make March 6 happen, but with the new travel restrictions it was impossible.
      “Now we have something outside the box, compelling, and a unique setting for one of the heavyweight fights of the year – roll on the Rumble on the Rock!”
      What is the venue?
      Whyte’s rematch with Povetkin will take place at the Europa Point Sports Complex in Gibraltar.
      The event is expected to get underway from 7pm UK time, with the main event starting at 10.30pm.
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      Mike Tyson predicts Tyson Fury will beat Anthony Joshua as ‘he is too elusive and AJ not gonna f***ing touch this guy’

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      MIKE TYSON reckons Anthony Joshua won’t lay a glove on Tyson Fury in their undisputed heavyweight title fight.The biggest fight in the history of British boxing is set to take place in the summer, with a rematch tentatively slated for November or December.
      Anthony Joshua (L) is on a collision course with Tyson FuryCredit: AP
      Tyson Fury celebrates his emphatic dethroning of Deontay Widler last FebruaryCredit: Reuters
      Mike Tyson reckons Anthony Joshua won’t lay a glove on Tyson FuryCredit: Reuters
      And former undisputed heavyweight king Tyson reckons AJ faces an almighty task to land his devastating right hand flush on the fleet-footed The Gypsy King.
      He told The MacLife: “You know I love f***ing Joshua. But Tyson is too elusive, he’s not gonna hit him.”
      Iron Mike believes Joshua’s lack of speed, not Fury’s footwork, will ultimately be his undoing against the WBC titleholder.
      He added: “Listen, we’re keeping it honest, right? I like Joshua. I like Joshua a lot, right?
      “Maybe he punches harder than.. what’s the other black guy? Wilder. He doesn’t punch faster than Wilder.
      “If he doesn’t punch faster than Wilder, he’s not gonna f**ing touch this guy. That’s just what I see.
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      “He punches hard, but he doesn’t punch fast. If Tyson Fury can get away from Wilder’s fast punches, Joshua might be in trouble.”
      Tyson’s prediction for the fight comes just a few days after his former coach Teddy Atlas predicted Joshua to have a ‘blackout’ in the long-awaited Battle of Britain.
      During a recent episode of The Fight with Teddy Atlas podcast, the 64-year-old said: “I think Fury could stop him.
      “I like AJ, he’s a good fighter, he’s got good talent, he’s had a great comeback. I like all that.
      “I’m not gonna say he has a China chin, I’m not gonna say that. But, I’m gonna say Fury has a better chin.
      “And I’m gonna say he’s been to dark places when he got stopped by Ruiz. He being Joshua. He went to dark places.
      Mike Tyson reckons Tyson Fury will be too ‘elusive’ for Anthony JoshuaCredit: Getty
      “Now he found a light and he lit the room up and he’s back into a place that’s lit. I just don’t think he’s that far away from a power shortage.
      “I think there could be a blackout again, where his confidence [goes].
      “When I say the electricity, the light, I attach it to confidence, belief, mental strength and durability.
      “I think that a blackout could happen in that generator of his again. He’s not far from removed from being taken back to no lights.
      “So I’m going with Fury. And Fury, all the things he can do in the ring.
      Teddy Atlas has tipped Tyson Fury to get the better of Anthony JoshuaCredit: Getty

      “He showed me he can go get you now and he can box and pot shot and move.
      “So I’m gonna go with [Fury]. Joshua can punch, Joshua’s a banger. He gets into position, but he’s going to have to get into that position.
      “Because Fury is more versatile, Fury has more say because he can do more things.
      “He can control the outside if he wants and not make it so easy for Joshua to get into his geography so to speak, which I like to talk about.
      “But, it’s going to be a humongous fight.”
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      Mike Tyson CONFIRMS Evander Holyfield trilogy is ON with £20m-plus fight between duo – aged 112 combined – on May 29

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      MIKE TYSON has appeared to have performed a U-turn over his trilogy fight with Evander Holyfield after confirming the bout is on.SunSport revealed this week that Holyfield’s camp were claiming that Iron Mike had rejected a £21.5million offer to step back in the ring.
      Mike Tyson has confirmed that he will fight Evander Holyfield later this yearCredit: Rex
      The two heavyweights – who have a combined age of 112 – had two memorable clashes in the 1990sCredit: Getty – Contributor
      The proposed 50/50 clash would have seen the heavyweight rivals lace up their gloves at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on May 29.
      But Holyfield’s manager Kris Lawrence appeared to throw cold water over the fight by branding negotiations “a waste of time”.
      He said: “We thought this was a done deal but it quickly fell apart when Tyson’s people declined all offers.
      “We were negotiating in good faith all along and it appears we just ended up wasting our time.”
      I just want everybody to know the fight is on with me and Holyfield…I’m God’s man and listen, I’m going to be successful May 29Mike Tyson
      Tyson however has admitted he fully expects the fight to be given the green-light once final formalities are straightened out.
      The Baddest Man on the Planet, 54, even backed himself for victory at the third time of asking following successive defeats to Holyfield, 58, in the ’90s.
      Speaking to Haute Living on an Instagram Live, he said: “I see that happening in the near future, me and Holyfield.
      “Only thing we have to do is get some small fundamental differences [resolved], get some paperwork done and then it’s on to the races with me and Evander… I just want everybody to know the fight is on with me and Holyfield.

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      “Holyfield’s a humble man, I know that, and he’s a man of God.. but I’m God’s man and listen, I’m going to be successful May 29.”
      Tyson was stunned by Holyfield in their first fight in 1996 after a dramatic defeat.
      And the rematch a year later was infamously ended after Iron Mike was disqualified for biting the champion’s ear.
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      Anthony Joshua shows off incredible body transformation with champ looking HUGE ahead of Tyson Fury showdown

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA looked in tip-top shape in training ahead of his showdown with Tyson Fury.The heavyweight unification battle is set for later this year after the pair agreed a £500million deal.
      Anthony Joshua is looking in prime condition ahead of the summer’s fightCredit: Instagram
      How the Brit was shaping up ahead of facing Kubrat PulevCredit: Instagram
      And AJ showed his preparation is going to plan with an Instagram post where the 31-year-old looked toned and powerful.
      He captioned the snap: “My inspiration is my determination.”
      Fans and fellow pros were quick to laud the Watford-born fighter’s physique in the comments section, including ex-footballer Jamie Redknapp.
      Ring pal Peter Kadiru wrote: “Future undisputed heavyweight champion 🔥🔥🔥 big inspiration.”
      One fan added: “That’s why you’re King 👑🌏❤️.”
      A date and venue are yet to be finalised for the heavyweight battle, which is likely to take place abroad.
      Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has revealed a ‘strange’ bid to host the fight by an unnamed Asian billionaire.
      He said: “I had an approach [on Wednesday], not from the Middle East, but it was the most bizarre approach.
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      Joshua has been regularly updating fans on his pre-fight training regimeCredit: Instagram
      “I can’t say who it was but it was from a very wealthy individual and he wants to do something very special.
      “We’ve had 20 approaches for this fight but you know which ones are serious.
      “This one was just well out there. And it’s a realistic option, money is not an issue with this guy. All I will say is it’s in Asia. Not Macau but not far away.”
      Onlookers are already predicting the outcome of the summer clash, which is already signed for an eventual rematch.
      Heavyweight contender Dillian Whyte recently stated that anything can happen when Joshua and Fury finally face off.
      He said: “There’s a case for both guys winning this fight, I think. Both guys showed a lot of versatility in their fights.

      “[Joshua’s] two fights with Ruiz and [Fury’s] two fights with Wilder – they’re the same guys but they’re different styles and different ways of getting the victory.
      “It’s hard, only true fans of each guy will say, ‘This guy’s gonna win’. It’s very hard, I don’t think no boxing purist would say, ‘This guy’s gonna win because of this’.
      “It’s hard to pick, in my opinion it’s a 50/50 fight.”

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      Dillian Whyte tells Joyce and Usyk they are behind him in the queue for a world title shot ahead of Povetkin fight

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      DILLIAN WHYTE has told Joe Joyce and Oleksandr Usyk to get behind him in the queue for a world title shot — if he gets revenge on Alexander Povetkin.Whyte had been the WBC’s No 1 contender for over 1,000 days before he faced the Russian for the interim title and mandatory position in August.
      Dillian Whyte gets his shot at revenge against Alexander Povetkin on SaturdayCredit: PA
      Oleksandr Usyk  has his sights set on heavyweight title gloryCredit: Mark Robinson
      Despite scoring two impressive knockdowns, he was scorched in the fifth as his plans for an overdue crack at Tyson Fury went up in smoke.
      Now the Gypsy King has signed a two-fight deal with Anthony Joshua, while Usyk and Joyce are thrashing out a fight to decide the WBO’s mandatory man.
      But bullish Whyte has warned them all he has jetted out to Gibraltar to grab more than revenge.
      When asked if the Mexican sanctioning body  should reinstate him instantly with a win on Saturday, he barked: “They better f****** acknowledge my position, I’ve waited long enough.
      “The winner of this fight should be made the mandatory challenger.
      “If you take into consideration how long I was ranked No 1 and how many top guys I beat, I should get the title shot in front of both of them.
      “Who has Usyk beaten at heavyweight? Only Chazz Witherspoon and Derek Chisora and now Joe Joyce.”
      Saturday’s rematch was delayed three times while Povetkin, 41, suffered and then recovered from Covid-19.
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      Whyte, 32, has claimed the illness was a hoax just to afford the former world champion more training time.
      But Povetkin hit back and said: “Dillian Whyte can think and say whatever he wants but we have the medical papers.
      “I had to recover from the virus properly to protect my family.”
      Joe Joyce has been told to get to the back of the lineCredit: Getty

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      Tyson Fury has three heavyweight TVs delivered to his Morecambe home after signing a two-fight deal with Anthony Joshua

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      TYSON FURY has splashed out on three giant televisions only days after signing a £200million two-bout deal to fight Anthony Joshua.The heavyweight champion boxer took delivery of a trio of 75-inch Samsung smart TVs at his Morecambe home.
      Tyson Fury took delivery of three £800 Samsung TVsCredit: Splash
      Tyson Fury’s wife Paris was on hand to ensure the process ran smoothlyCredit: Splash
      They retail for around £800 each.
      Some other furniture was also delivered with Tyson’s pregnant wife Paris ensuring the drop-off ran smoothly, without issues.
      The 31-year-old mother of Tyson’s five children was dressed in a baby-blue outfit finished off with brown fluffy slippers, with sunglasses for the morning rays.
      Fury and Joshua 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 – admitting he has stopped eating and training while drinking up to 12 pints of beer per day.
      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.
      Delivery drivers struggled getting the giant TVs out of the back of the vanCredit: Splash
      Tyson Fury is set for an undisputed heavyweight clash against fellow Brit Anthony Joshua this yearCredit: PA

      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 country 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.

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