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      Joshua vs Fury will be ‘one of the biggest events of the century’ and ‘first humongous fight in the social media era’

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA and Tyson Fury would be the ‘first humongous fight in the social media era’.
      And with the pair on the verge of potential double header, WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman is in no doubt it will be ‘one of the biggest events of the century’.

      Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are in talks for a two-fight dealCredit: AP:Associated Press

      Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury could meet in an undisputed title decider Credit: Mark Robinson/Matchroom

      Joshua, 31, and Fury, 32, are still in talks but edging closer to agreeing a two-fight deal.
      It would be the first time in heavyweight history that the WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO belts are at stake.
      And with the Brit stars sharing almost 21million social media followers between them, the historic undisputed title decider promises to be exposed to a bigger audience than ever before.
      Sulaiman told SunSport: “This will be the first humongous fight in the social media era.

      “It is such a different era, from radio, then television, pay-per-view, now with the social media events, they get a completely different magnitude worldwide.
      “If that fight is to happen it’s going to be without a doubt the biggest event of the century and one of the biggest in the sport.”
      The heavyweight division has not crowned an undisputed champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999.
      But an asterix must be attached as at the time, the WBO crown AJ currently owns was not considered a major title.

      Sulaiman oversaw Lewis become WBC king during that time period, where he claimed iconic wins over Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson.
      Not since then has the boxing’s blue riband division seen such thriving attention.
      But as Fury emerged the victor in a pair of thrillers with Deontay Wilder, 35, to set up a showdown with Joshua, eyeballs are back on the heavy-hitters once again.
      Sulaiman said: “I would say it’s the biggest fight since Lennox Lewis against Mike Tyson or Evander Holyfield.
      “I think each era belongs to it’s history of when it happened, but without a doubt Fury vs Joshua is a huge event that will go to the record books.”

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      Conor McGregor’s boxing coach says ’85-90% chance’ Irishman faces Manny Pacquiao after Dustin Poirier fight at UFC 257

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      CONOR McGREGOR’S boxing coach revealed there is an ’85-90 per cent chance’ he fights Manny Pacquiao after rematching Dustin Poirier.
      McGregor marks his return to action on January 23, facing Poirier, who he beat in 2014, on Fight Island in the UFC 257 headliner.

      Conor McGregor pictured with coach Phil Sutcliffe, middle Credit: Instagram / @dylanmrann

      Manny Pacquiao has been in talks to fight Conor McGregor Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      But already there is speculation about what the Irishman will do next, with the prospect of fighting Pacquiao looming large.
      Phil Sutcliffe, who is in charge of McGregor’s boxing, is confident the former two-weight UFC champion will return to the ring after his rematch with Poirier.
      Sutcliffe told ESPN: “85-90 per cent chance, maybe April, March.
      “March, April or May. I’d like him to be in a boxing camp for at least two months, eight weeks.

      “I mean, he’s fit now, he’s going to train straight after the fight. He’s gonna take probably a week off.
      “I told him take a week off. Don’t worry, if he wants to take a week off, he can, then go straight back on the horse.
      “We don’t want him out gallivanting too much, but he has to enjoy the win, he has to enjoy the win, enjoy the contest.”
      McGregor, 32, put his UFC career on hold in 2017 to make a lucrative boxing debut, losing to Floyd Mayweather, 43, in ten rounds.

      But he did so without the help of Sutcliffe, who was the first man ever to train the future superstar.
      The pair linked up again in 2019, and in McGregor’s last fight – for the first time in the UFC – Sutcliffe was in the corner.
      In September, The Notorious first announced talks were underway with himself and 42-year-old Pacquiao.
      But the UFC managed to convince the southpaw to commit his future to the octagon, where he will face Poirier, 31, at lightweight.
      McGregor’s manager Audi Attar, who also represents Pacquiao, confirmed he plans to match his two clients against each other this year.

      Conor McGregor made his boxing debut against Floyd Mayweather Credit: AP:Associated Press

      Manny Pacquiao pictured with manager Audi Attar – who is also McGregor’s managerCredit: Instagram @audieattar
      But it was met with strong reluctance from UFC president Dana White, who has urged McGregor to forget boxing and focus on MMA in 2021.
      White said: “A boxing match with any of these guys, that stuff’s always going to be there.
      “You are the absolute best in the world right now in MMA and the timing is right now. Not getting any younger.
      “I’d love to see him go for it here over the next year. If he wants to fight one of these boxing guys, do that next year.
      “That fight’s always going to be there.”

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      Floyd Mayweather ‘dating & planning baby with’ British stripper at his club after he’s filmed getting lapdance from her

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER is dating the “lead” dancer at his strip club and wants to have a baby with her, a source has claimed.
      The boxer has been seeing Brit-American Anna Monroe, who works at his Vegas strip joint Girl Collection, for months and the couple went official with their relationship on New Year’s Day – telling family and friends in the UK the news over FaceTime, according to a friend.

      Floyd Mayweather has been dating Anna Monroe for some time, a source has claimedCredit: Instagram

      Anna is a dancer at Floyd’s Las Vegas strip club Girl Collection Credit: Instagram

      And despite “Money” Mayweather claiming he hasn’t had a lap dance in 20 years, an exclusive video obtained by The Sun shows the boxing champ grinning as he enjoys a lap dance from blonde Anna at his club.
      A family friend told The Sun: “They have been seeing each other on and off for a while, whenever Floyd decides.
      “Now Floyd wants another child he only wants Anna to be the mother.
      “They FaceTimed Anna’s family in England on New Year’s Day to tell them officially about their relationship.

      Anna is one of the lead dancers at Girl Collection Credit: Instagram

      In this exclusive video Anna can be seen giving Floyd a lap danceCredit: Instagram

      The boxer can be seen grinning as she dances for himCredit: The Sun

      He can be seen rubbing against her with his hands Credit: The Sun
      “They are definitely dating now and have spoken about having a baby.
      “They met at Floyd’s club Girl Collection.
      “Anna was born in America but her parents moved to England for work when she was younger.
      “She then moved back to America when she was 22.

      “She went for an interview for the job at Girl Collection but was declined, however as she was leaving she passed Floyd in the corridor.
      “The next day the club called her and asked her to go back in and Floyd was there in person with a candle lit dinner in the strip club to tell her she got the job and she was now the lead girl.”
      Since then Anna has posted photos of her and Mayweather on holiday posing outside the Acropolis in Athens, Greece.
      The pair have also posted pictured of themselves at the exact same locations at the same time in Paris, France; Abu Dhabi, UAE; the Blue Lagoon spa in Iceland; Santorini, Greece and Amsterdam, Holland.

      Anna posted a picture of her and Floyd at the Acropolis in Greece on her Instagram account Credit: Instagram

      The boxer posted his own picture at the same landmark during the same visit on his InstagramCredit: Instagram @floydmayweather

      Anna and Floyd are believed to be planning to have a baby Credit: Instagram

      Anna and Floyd Facetimed Anna’s family over New Year Credit: Instagram
      Floyd’s representative did not comment when asked about his relationship with Anna but he can be clearly seen enjoying a lap dance from the blonde in The Sun’s video.
      Wearing a revealing black dress, the blonde can be seen grinding against the boxer at the club to the Nicki Minaj song Sir.
      Floyd, dressed in a baseball cap and patterned shirt, can be seen grinning and rubbing his hand against her butt. 
      The boxer has always maintained that despite owning a strip joint, he never partakes, telling Jimmy Kimmel he had not had a lap dance in two decades.
      “I haven’t had a lap dance in 20 years — just because you own a strip club, it doesn’t mean you have to get a lap dance,” he said in a TV interview ahead of his Conor McGregor fight.
      “I got into the strip club business because I knew that breasts, vaginas, music and alcohol will never go out of style.”

      Floyd has claimed he never gets lap dances despite owning a strip clubCredit: Instagram

      He is said to have took a shine to Anna when she came to audition for his club Credit: Instagram

      The boxer has claimed ‘breasts’, ‘vaginas’ and ‘alcohol’ will never go out of styleCredit: Instagram
      The source said that Anna’s family are supporting her but they are concerned about the relationship due to Mayweather’s track record with women including his ex Josie Harris who he was accused of attacking.
      “No one is taking the news well,” the friend said.
      “Everyone knows Floyd Mayweather beat his other girlfriend up.
      “Her dad is worried sick but Floyd just reels them in with money.
      “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.”

      Anna’s family live in England Credit: Instagram

      Floyd and Anna have been posting pictures on social media at the same place at the same time Credit: Instagram @floydmayweather

      Anna appeared to be with Floyd during this trip to Iceland Credit: Instagram @floydmayweather
      Mayweather served two months behind bars after he was convicted for attacking his ex Josie and the pair split up.
      Josie, the mom of Mayweather’s three kids, was found dead at the wheel of her car in California on March 9 last year after an accidental drug overdose.
      She was writing a tell-all book about the beatings she suffered at this hands, at the time of her death.
      In an extract of her unpublished book, shared with The Sun at the time, Josie describes 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**king kill you”.
      Mayweather denied the allegations in an interview with Katie Couric at the time.
      “Did I restrain a woman that was on drugs,” he told her.
      “Yes, I did. So if they say that’s domestic violence, then, you know what? I’m guilty. I’m guilty of restraining someone.”

      Josie was in the middle of a $20 million lawsuit against Mayweather over the claims she was on drugs – when she died.
      The Sun reached out to Anna and a representative for Floyd for comment but they did not respond.

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      Anthony Joshua returns to old school to help kids keep fit in lockdown… but jokes he’s no Joe Wicks

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA returned to his old school to help keep kids fit in lockdown – but joked he is no Joe Wicks.
      Pupils are currently being home schooled until at least the February half term as Britain continues to battle the fight against coronavirus.

      Anthony Joshua pictured back at his old school

      Anthony Joshua at Kings Langley secondary school in Hertfordshire

      Anthony Joshua shows off his home workout for pupils to follow

      And to ensure they are staying active while at home, Kings Langley secondary school in Hertfordshire called on some heavyweight help.
      Former pupil AJ brought his boxing brain to the table to lay out a workout circuit that can easily be done at home.
      But he warned he is no answer to fitness coach Wicks – who had the nation tuning into his social media lockdown sessions last summer.
      Joshua said: “I just want to say how privileged you guys are to have teachers who care and love and support you and are actually on this journey with you.

      “It’s not only just for you. Your brothers, your sisters, your aunties, your uncles, mums, dads, this is for everyone to get involved and keep active.
      “I may not be the Joe Wicks of the industry – I actually tied him up in the corner – I’m just joking, I’m just joking.
      “This is just something I’ve come up with, something simple, straight forward and we’re going to progress as the week’s go on.
      “So before you pick up you Xbox or Playstation controller, before you pick up your phone on get on social media, let’s get down to work.”

      Anthony Joshua’s home workout

      Joshua, who was recruited by headmaster David Fisher, then lays out his workout, which consists of five exercises and ten reps.
      The trip back to memory lane comes as the WBA, IBF and WBO champion continues talks for an undisputed title decider with WBC king Tyson Fury.
      Joshua, 31, and Fury, 32, have agreed a 50/50 split in principle with contracts yet to be officially drawn up.
      But, the Covid-19 restrictions that brought AJ back to his old stomping ground also look set to take the Battle of Britain abroad.
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      The forgotten heavyweight champ who was shot FOUR times outside kebab shop, had double hip replacement and now eyeing AJ

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      MANUEL CHARR’S name has flown so far under the heavyweight boxing radar he’s been able to change it without anyone noticing.
      The Germany-based, Lebanon-born Syrian was a huge success story at the start of his career.

      Mahmoud Charr is the forgotten heavyweight trying to make a comebackCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      He fled the civil war that claimed his father’s life, overcame a crippling hip condition – and a near-fatal shooting – to clinch a world honour, albeit a second-rate version.
      But, since outpointing Alexander Ustinov for the World Boxing Association’s trinket title in November 2017, he has not had a single fight while the likes of Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury, Andy Ruiz Jr and Deontay Wilder have won and lost titles and made millions.
      In April 2019, in the middle of his hiatus, Charr reverted to his childhood name of Mahmoud, stating: “Manuel is a name given to me by German marketers. I didn’t choose it, and I didn’t want it.
      “I am Mahmoud, the name my parents chose for me, it means beloved of God.”

      And that is sadly the closest the 36-year-old has got to making headlines in four long years, as boxing has been able to bypass him during a booming time for his division.
      It started off so well, too, Charr was a prodigious young muay thai and Thai boxing fighter before turning pro in 2005 and his 18th consecutive win came against Britain’s infamous journeyman Danny Williams.
      Seven years into his career he dived in too deep and was brutalised by WBC champ Vitali Klitschko over four one-sided 2012 rounds.
      The elder Klitschko brother thumped him to the floor at the end of the second round and then clipped him with a left hook that opened a relentless gash that squirted blood all over his torso.

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      Charr was well beaten by Vitali Klitschko in 2012Credit: AFP – Getty

      Charr beat Brit journeyman Danny Williams – his 18th consecutive winCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      When the ringside doctor waved the fight off over fears for Charr’s right eye, he went on an angry rampage, kicking and punching the Moscow ropes and offering Dr Ironfist the chance to decide the fight outside of the rules and regulations.
      Little brother Wladimir even jumped into the ring to keep things cool.
      After four rebuilding bouts, Charr relocated his career to Russia where he lost three out of six when he stepped up against Alexander Povetkin, Johann Duhaupas and Mairis Briedis.
      Then, in September 2015, Charr’s life was almost snuffed out by a cowardly trigger-happy Facebook troll.
      After repeated insults, Charr dared the critic to meet him face-to-face.
      Instead, while eating a late night kebab in Essen, he had four bullets pumped into his stomach instead of a chicken shish with extra chilli sauce.
      Incredibly Charr was only out of the ring a total of nine months, proving his current lack of action is not the result of a lack of courage.
      But after two tune-ups he was informed the chronic pain in his pelvis was congenital hip dysplasia and he needed a double replacement, at the age of just 32.

      Charr was shot in 2015Credit: Instagram / @mahmoudcharr

      The incident came after an argument with a Facebook trollCredit: Instagram / @mahmoudcharr

      Charr had a double hip replacement at just 32-years-oldCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Revitalised by the surgery, Charr faced a fading Ustinov and earned a unanimous decision after dropping him in the eighth.
      His first defence was set to follow a year later after against Fres Oquendo but VADA found steroids epitrenbolone and drostanolone in his system and he served a six month-ban.
      In the summer of 2020, Charr chased a fight with Andy Ruiz Jr but was repeatedly rebuffed by the little Mexican who dethroned Joshua for the last six months of 2019.
      And now he is slated to face the WBA’s mysterious interim champ Trevor Bryan on January 29, who legendary promoter Don King has guided to a 20-0 record with bouts in obscure US casinos as well as the Dominican Republic and Colombia.
      Charr does not look like a man who is finished with the sport, he still parades his black and gold belt proudly and visits schools in Germany to discuss his inspirational story.
      But any momentum the 31-4 fighter once had, in and out of the ring, is long gone.

      Charr still sleeps with his beltCredit: Instagram / @mahmoudcharr
      And if Joshua and Fury are really considering ditching the four major titles they share, to clear the path of mundane mandatories for their mouthwatering double header, who will really care about the WBA bauble Charr has let go stale?
      But an eye-catching win early in 2021, could recapture the attention of fight fans around the world.
      And the Arabic community, taking a growing interest in boxing, would go wild for a heavyweight boxing champion to call their own.
      Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Abu Dhabi have all offered to host the first leg of AJ vs Fury, while the UK tries to get a grip of the Covid-19, and those regions would leap at the chance to have a Muslim heavyweight on a card soon.

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      Logan Paul says he’d fight Floyd Mayweather for FREE as ‘eight-figure sum’ mooted for fight purse

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      LOGAN PAUL could earn 50 TIMES more than what was first claimed when he faces Floyd Mayweather – but insists he would have fought for FREE.
      The YouTuber will box the American legend in February, in what is billed as a ‘special exhibition fight’.

      Logan Paul will fight Floyd Mayweather in February Credit: Instagram @loganpaul

      Floyd Mayweather will face the YouTuber in a ‘special exhibition fight’Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      Fellow social media personality Keemstar reported Paul, 25, would pocket $200,000 (£147,000) plus 5 per cent of pay-per-view sales.
      Mayweather, 43, in contrast was said to be taking home a guaranteed $5million (£3.7m) plus 50 per cent of all PPV sales.
      But Paul was quick to rubbish these reports as he addressed the purses on his channel.
      He said:  “Everyone wants to know about the money for this fight. Everyone wants to know what got Floyd to take this fight, was it the money?

      “I’ll say this, you’re way off with your estimates, and you’ll never know.
      “I’d probably would have done this fight for free. It’s an iconic opportunity, this is some legacy s***. I’d have done this for free.
      “This is the coolest thing in the world. I get to grace the ring with one of the best boxers of all time and attempt to take his head off.
      “But I didn’t take it for free, I’m going to make a good amount.”

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      Despite not confirming a ballpark figure, his co-host Mike Majlak claimed his friend would be earning at least £10m – which is 50 times the initially suggested sum.
      Majlak said: “Eight figures – you’re not going to say it, but eight figures.”
      Paul made his professional debut in 2019, but lost to social media rival KSI, 27, by split-decision after a two point deduction.
      Mayweather, meanwhile, hung up his gloves in 2017 after beating Conor McGregor and retiring a perfect 50-0.
      He did make a return a year later, wiping out featherweight kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa in a Japanese exhibition.
      Mayweather is gearing up for a similar box office spectacle, which promoters predict will break the PPV record of 4.4m.

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      Eddie Hall reveals incredible three-year body transformation from winning World’s Strongest Man to new shredded physique

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      EDDIE HALL has shown off his stunning body transformation after dropping over 30kg for his fight with Hafthor Bjornsson.
      The eagerly awaited clash of the titans – dubbed the heaviest boxing match in history – will take place in Las Vegas this September.

      Eddie Hall has revealed his shredded physique on Instagram

      The former World’s Strongest Man has trimmed down for the mega boxing contest

      Both men have switched up their training routines for the heavyweight clash, having previously been rivals in the World’s Strongest Man competition.
      While Bjornsson, aka Thor, has been boasting of his new, leaner physique, Hall has also been trimming the pounds.
      The Brit, 32, posted before and after photographs on Instagram comparing his build in 2017 and today.
      He wrote: “Left ⬅️2017 @ 196kg / 432lbs 💪 Right➡️2021 @ 161kg / 355lbs 🤽‍♂️.

      “Three years difference and 36kg lost!”
      Hall may be cutting his weight in preparation for the fight but he is still building muscle like nobody’s business – putting away 7,000 calories a day.
      Six meals a day are prepared for the giant by his wife, Alex, with curries, baked potatoes and plenty of vegetables on the menu.
      The Beast is also undergoing a gruelling cardio regime to build his fitness for the showdown.

      And he will have no trouble motivating himself when going face to face with Thor, given the pair’s long-term rivalry.
      Hall said last year: “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 Icelandic deadlift world-record holder, who shot to stardom as The Mountain in Game Of Thrones, will prove tough competition for Hall – but the Brit has been backed to win by fellow bodybuilder Jamie Johal.
      He told SunSport in November: “I think Eddie will win because Eddie is a savage.
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      Hall recently wowed fans by bench pressing four womenCredit: Instagram @eddiehallwsm

      Hafthor Bjornsson will go toe-to-toe with The Beast later this yearCredit: Instagram / @thorbjornsson

      “It’s his mentality, I think he’s got more of an aggressive mentality which will carry him through.
      “I think Thor, as big as he is, I think he is more of a gentle giant. I might be wrong.
      “I think Eddie has the edge on a mentality aspect as he is just a brute.”

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

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR has called out IBF middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin, insisting he can “beat” the feared knockout artist.
      The two-time IBO middleweight king has been eyeing a showdown with GGG for the last five years.

      Chris Eubank Jr has set his sights on a showdown with Gennady GolovkinCredit: EPA

      Chris Eubank Jr is desperate to face Gennady Golovkin before he retiresCredit: GETTY

      And after seeing the Kazakhstani killer roll back the years against Kamil Szeremeta last month, Next Gen is desperate to share the ring with him.
      The 31-year-old told Boxing Social: “Gennady Golovkin is at the top for the simple fact that I’ve been trying to get that fight for years. I know I can beat him.”
      Eubank Jr is desperate to face Golovkin before he calls it a day, adding: “The fight was pretty much made a few years back and it slipped through my fingers.
      “It’s always bothered me, it’s always been a regret of mine. I wouldn’t want to finish my career not having fought him.

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      “And he has a middleweight world title. Simple. On top of all that.”
      Eubank Jr’s call-out of Golovkin comes just a matter of days after his new promoter, Kalle Sauerland, revealed a fight with the Kazakh is one he’s eager to make.
      He told iFL TV:“The fight that is at the top of our list is Golovkin, which is the fight to make at 160 if you want to rule the division.

      “So that’s the scalp that everyone wants. GGG is a legend, and I think that’s a fight that can take place in the UK or the U.S.

      Chris Eubank Jr hasn’t fought in over a yearCredit: Getty

      “It’s a massive, massive fight, but there are others.”
      Should a fight with Golovkin fail to come to fruition, Eubank Jr would happily settle for one of the other big names in the stacked 160lb division.
      He said: “There’s a lot of big names in the middlweight division. And I’m coming for all of them.”
      Eubank Jr hasn’t been in action since his December 2019 showdown with Matt Korobov, which he won by second-round TKO to claim the interim WBA middleweight title.

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