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      Chris Eubank Jr has a ‘good chance’ of beating middleweight legend Gennady Golovkin, claims Barry McGuigan

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR has a ‘good chance’ of beating middleweight legend Gennady Golovkin.
      That’s according to promoter Barry McGuigan, who reckons the son of iconic boxer Chris Eubank Sr can do real damage against some of the division’s best fighters.

      Chris Eubank Jr has been tipped to get the better of Gennady GolovkinCredit: EPA

      Barry McGuigan believes Eubank Jr’s career will explode if he can best GGGCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Eubank Jr, 31, is the current WBA interim-middleweight champ after beating Matt Korobov in December 2019.
      The Brit has not fought since, but he is now on the hunt for a new opponent after linking up with Team Sauerland promotions.
      Eubank Jr, who holds a record of 29-2 with 22 KOs, fired a warning at Golovkin earlier this week after penning his deal.
      And McGuigan is confident Eubank Jr can back his words with action against top middleweights like legendary gloveman GGG, who made a record 21st defence of his belt last month against Kamli Szeremeta.

      McGuigan told The Mirror: “Of the four middleweight champions, Eubank Jr has a good chance against Golovkin, Ryota Murata and Jermall Charlo.
      “To beat WBO champion Demetrius Andrade, he has to get better at initiating attacks.
      “IBF king GGG is a good fight for him. He’s 38 years old now.
      “No matter how good you are, after the number of fights he has had as an amateur and pro, he is not getting better.

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      “Victory over GGG opens the door to big unification bouts. 
      “For what it’s worth, I think he beats WBA champ Murat. WBC champ Charlo is an even fight. 
      “Andrade, a slick operator with a great jab, would be a problem for him, but he has to get there first.”

      Chris Eubank Jr calls out KO king Gennady Golovkin for world title fight and claims ‘i know I can beat him’ More

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      Game of Thrones star Hafthor Bjornsson’s incredible body transformation after losing 50kg to prepare for boxing bout

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      HAFTHOR BJORNSSON has lost an incredible 50KG to prepare for his boxing bout.
      The Strongman superstar’s highly-anticipated boxing fight against Eddie Hall may not be just yet.

      Hafthor Bjornsson has shed 50kg to prepare for his boxing bout with Steven WardCredit: Instagram / @thorbjornsson

       

      Bjornsson was 206kg when he deadlifted a world-record 501kg in early May – but now weights 155kgCredit: Instagram / @thorbjornsson
      But Bjornsson has shed his bulk ahead of his heavyweight debut with Steven Ward.
      The Icelandic giant, who played Ser Gregor Clegane in Game of Thrones, set a world-record deadlift of 501kg on May 2 before challenging Hall to the Las Vegas battle in September 2021.
      He weighed 206kg back then after feasting on over 10,000 calories a day to bulk up for the astonishing lift, which was previously held by Hall.

      But Bjornsson cut an ‘almost’ slimline figure in an Instagram post three weeks later, explaining how he has gone from 206kg to 188kg in the space of just over three weeks.
      That’s a loss of 18kg, which also works out at around 40 pounds or two-and-a-half stone – but he has since dropped way down to 155kg, totalling 51kg lost. 
      He weighed in for the Ward bout at 24st 5lb, still a whopping 9st heavier than his opponent, the former WBO European light-heavyweight champ.
      Posing in a fighting stance with tape around his hands back in May, ‘The Mountain’ wrote: “Killer morning session!

      “Body weight 188kg. When I started this journey I weighed 206kg.”

      But it seems the sky is the limit for the 2018 World’s Strongest Man winner, who may not have to worry about lifting heavy weights for some time after announcing his “retirement” from the prestigious competition.
      The shock announcement came after rival Hall posted a video claiming to “expose” Bjornsson’s cheating allegations at WSM in 2017.
      And the Brit, who won the coveted crown that year in Botswana, also has his eyes set firmly on next year’s Sin City clash.
      He posted a video to Instagram last year showing off his blistering jab speed.
      And Hall even got some points from world-renowned trainer Ben Davison – the man who saved Tyson Fury’s heavyweight career.

      Bjornsson used to put away more than 10,000 calories a dayCredit: Instagram / @thorbjornsson

      Games of Thrones star Hafthor Bjornsson breaks world deadlift after lifting 501kg record at his gym in Iceland More

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      Eddie Hall fuels Hafthor Bjornsson feud and says he ‘wouldn’t p*** on him if he was on fire’ ahead of boxing bout

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      EDDIE HALL ramped up his war of words against Hafthor Bjornsson by insisting he ‘wouldn’t p*** on him if he was on fire.’
      The strongmen rivals have been at each other’s throats for years and will settle their differences in a Las Vegas boxing match later this year.

      Eddie Hall has taken another shot at Hafthor Bjornsson ahead of their boxing matchCredit: Instagram

      There has been plenty of sniping back and forth between the pair, namely over Bjornsson’s world-record deadlift and Hall’s win at the 2017 World’s Strongest Man competition.
      Despite the fight being months away, the behemoths remain unforgiving.
      And Hall, 33, has made it even clearer that he intends to topple Game of Thrones star Bjornsson, 32, despite the Icelandic’s big height and weight advantage.
      Hall, who has lost over 30kg for the fight, told The Mac Life: “Me and Hafthor have been big-time competitors for a long time.

      “We’ve got a hell of a history competing against one another.
      “We absolutely f***ing despise each other beyond belief. If he was on fire I wouldn’t p*** on him.
      “The hatred is 100 per cent real. If I saw Thor face-to-face it would take a lot for me not to punch him in the face.
      “When the boxing came around it was a no-brainer. I get to settle a score and make a few quid, it’s a win-win.

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      The pair will fight in Las Vegas next year after clashing in the strongman worldCredit: Instagram / @thorbjornsson
      “I know I’m going to win because I’m going to give it my all, and if I’m confident then you’re f*****.
      “At WSM 2017, I had already spent the prize money – that’s my mindset for this fight.
      “If Eddie Hall is confident you better turn the other way and f*** off because I’m going to f***ing beat you.
      “He can come in all guns blazing, he can think the advantage of height and reach will give him that edge – it isn’t.
      “Thor, this is my message to you: you are f*****. I’m going to fold you in f***ing half.”
      Before The Mountain steps into the ring with Hall, he will face Irish cruiserweight Steven Ward.
      Thor weighed in NINE stone heavier than his rival ahead of the showdown.

      How the pair stack up ahead of their Dubai bout

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      Game of Thrones star Thor Bjornsson has fans fearing first-round knockout against Eddie Hall after sharing sparring clip

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      GAME OF THRONES star Hafthor Bjornsson has left his fans worried after showing off his sparring skills ahead of his boxing match with Eddie Hall.
      The strongmen rivals have been at each other’s throats for years and will finally settle their differences in Las Vegas later this year year.

      Fans are concerned for Hafthor Bjornsson after he showed off his latest sparring clip
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      But first, Bjornsson will face Irish cruiserweight Steven Ward in Dubai to test out his skills.
      The 32-year-old weighed in at more than NINE stone heavier than his rival this week.
      But fans were left concerned that he would eventually suffer a first-round KO against Hall after he shared a YouTube clip of his sparring session.
      Bjornsson posted the 20-minute clip to his 508,000 subscribers in July 2020.

      He captioned the post: “Skuli and I decided to try out new gloves.
      “You have been asking for more boxing.
      “Here you have little bit from the session the other day. More is coming…”
      One concerned fan commented: “With all the respect I have for Hafthor, it will be a long way to avoid to get KO on the 1st round, best of luck!”

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      Hafthor Bjornsson still has plenty of work to do by September 2021

      Bjornsson showed off his ridiculous strength as well as his sparring in the YouTube clip

      Bjornsson is in training to fight fellow strongman Eddie Hall, picturedCredit: Rick Findler
      Another replied: “Hey big boy, get with it man. More sparring, more bag work, man. Let’s go.”
      A third wrote: “You need to start using your feet to move different directions, you can’t go into boxing ring moving only forward you will get knocked out, brother.
      “Learn a bit of shadow boxing today it will help you win the fight…
      “You never throw a bodyshot? Uppercut?
      “Come on big’un, I’m worried.”
      After reading some of the comments, Bjornsson felt compelled to reassure fans he is being coached… and that the video was actually old.
      He added: “I have two coaches right now helping me. This is two weeks old video btw.”
      Rival Hall has even claimed he “wouldn’t p**s on Bjornsson if he was on fire.”

      Amongst other things, the pair rowed over Bjornsson’s world-record deadlift and Hall’s win at the 2017 World’s Strongest Man competition.
      And Hall, 32, has made it even clearer just how much he hates the Game of Thrones star.
      Hall, who has been training intensely during lockdown, told The Mac Life: “Me and Hafthor have been big-time competitors for a long time.
      “We’ve got a hell of a history competing against one another.
      “We absolutely f***ing despise each other beyond belief.
      “If he was on fire I wouldn’t p**s on him.

      Hafthor Bjornsson reassured fans by saying he has two coaches helping him

      Hafthor Bjornsson is well-known for his role as The Mountain in Game of ThronesCredit: EPA
      “The hatred is 100 per cent real. If I saw Thor face-to-face it would take a lot for me not to punch him in the face.
      “When the boxing came around it was a no-brainer. I get to settle a score and make a few quid, it’s a win-win.
      “I know I’m going to win because I’m going to give it my all, and if I’m confident then you’re f***ed.
      “Thor, this is my message to you: you are f***ed. I’m going to fold you in f***ing half.”

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      Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury fight location CONFIRMED with both boxers to earn around £73million, claims Bob Arum

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      A LOCATION for Anthony Joshua’s unification fight with Tyson Fury has been confirmed.
      That is according to promoter Bob Arum, who claimed both fighters will earn around £73million each.

      Anthony Joshua beat Kubrat Pulev to set up the showdown with Tyson FuryCredit: Mark Robinson Ltd

      The fight is likely to place at prime time in the UK – but a date is yet to be decided.
      Arum told Barbershop Conversations: “We have a location, that’s true.
      “We have a location and, as far as the date is confirmed, we haven’t zeroed in on a date.
      “It could be as late as June because it would give more time to solve the coronavirus problem. By June, most people will be vaccinated, so it’s possible.

      “And then we would do the fight, pay-per-view in the UK and pay-per-view early evening in the United States.”

      Arum then revealed that both fighters are set to rake in around £100m (£73m) each from the fight.
      He said: “The Joshua vs Fury fight will earn each of the guys close to $100million. Each of the guys.

      “It is the biggest fight in history in the UK, not even close.
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      Tyson Fury, pictured with Bob Arum, has not lost after 31 professional fightsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      “Around the world it is the biggest fight that people wanna see.”
      Negotiations over the ‘Battle of Britain’ are understood to have progressed smoothly
      Arum, 89, expects the deal to be signed and agreed within the next fortnight.
      AJ’s promoter Eddie Hearn has already revealed the fight is not expected to take place in the UK.
      Hearn identified Saudi Arabia as an option as they could make twice the money.
      He told iFL TV: “The government here don’t invest in bringing mega-events to the UK – they don’t necessarily need to.
      “They’ve got a Premier League football game every weekend, selling 50,000-80,000 [tickets].”

      Joshua beat Kubrat Pulev in December to set up the historic undisputed title decider with Fury.
      Fury, 30-0-1, has predicted he will beat the Watford-born bruiser inside two rounds.
      But Joshua, 24-1, is on a mission to take the 32-year-old’s head clean off his shoulders.

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      Floyd Mayweather’s new Brit stripper girlfriend Anna Monroe’s family don’t ‘approve’ of relationship due to boxer’s past

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      THE family of Floyd Mayweather’s new stripper girlfriend do not approve of their relationship because of the boxer’s past.
      The boxing legend, 43, is dating Brit-American Anna Monroe, who works as the lead dancer at his Las Vegas strip club Girl Collection.

      Anna Monroe’s family do not approve of her relationship with Floyd MayweatherCredit: Instagram

      Monroe is the lead dancer at Mayweather’s Las Vegas strip clubCredit: Instagram

      As revealed by The Sun, the pair went official at New Year.
      And the new couple have already been discussing having a baby.
      But the news has not gone down well with Monroe’s family in the UK because of Mayweather’s history with women.
      A source said Anna’s family are supporting her but they are concerned about the relationship.

      The 50-0 star, whose last pro bought was against Conor McGregor in August 2017, was accused of attacking his former partner Josie Harris, the mother of his three kids.
      The friend told The Sun: “No one is taking the news well.
      “Everyone knows Floyd Mayweather beat his other girlfriend up.
      “Her dad is worried sick but Floyd just reels them in with money.

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      “Yeah when they have a child that child will be set up for life but Floyd will eventually get fed up with Anna and hurt her one way or another.
      “Her father tried explaining that to her but she’s so in love with him with can’t see past it, it’s almost like she’s been brainwashed.”
      Mayweather served two months behind bars after he was convicted for attacking his ex Josie and the pair split up.
      In an extract of her unpublished book before her death last year, shared with The Sun at the time, Josie described how Mayweather allegedly grabbed her by the hair while she was still sleeping, dragged her around the room of her home in Las Vegas ‘like a rag doll’ before punching her repeatedly in the head, screaming: “I’ll f***ing kill you.”
      Mayweather denied the allegations in an interview with Katie Couric at the time.
      He said: “Did I restrain a woman that was on drugs.
      “Yes, I did. So if they say that’s domestic violence, then, you know what? I’m guilty. I’m guilty of restraining someone.”

      Monroe’s family expressed their concern with her dating the 50-0 boxing legendCredit: Instagram

      The new couple have already been discussing having a babyCredit: Instagram

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      Anthony Joshua’s left hook mocked by UFC and MMA cult hero Chael Sonnen as Tyson Fury fight talks rumble on

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has been brutally trolled by former UFC star Chael Sonnen – who mocked the Brit’s left hook after seeing his latest training video. On Friday, the unified heavyweight champion of the world shared footage of himself unleashing hellacious hooks on the heavy bag at his Finchley gym. But the concussive punches were criticised […] More

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      Tyson Fury hints Anthony Joshua showdown will be in UK as he shares SunSport tale of the tape in cryptic Insta post

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      TYSON FURY has dropped a huge hint that he will fight Anthony Joshua in the UK. Both fighters hope to sign their £200million fight deal within the next month – even without a confirmed venue. But the Gypsy King has fuelled speculation that the Battle of Britain could take place on home soil. WBC champion […] More