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      UFC icon Nate Diaz calls out Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder but fans remind him he lost to Jake Paul

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      NATE DIAZ called out heavyweight boxing’s finest – before being reminded of his defeat to Jake Paul. Diaz last year put his MMA career on hold to cross over to the ring to face YouTuber-turned boxer Paul. Nate Diaz lost his boxing debut to Jake PaulCredit: GettyAnd he was beaten over ten rounds, even getting floored in the process. But the humbling loss hasn’t deterred Diaz after he took to social media to call out the heavyweight division’s top stars. He posted: “Anthony Joshua Deontay wilder Tyson fury. I’ll whoop all your asses Just so u know.” But fans were quick to hit back as one replied: “Love ya Nate… but you lost to Jake Paul…”READ MORE IN BOXINGAnother said: “You lost to Jake Paul.”One quipped: “You couldn’t beat Jake Paul.”Diaz, 38, walked out on the UFC after his last fight in Tony Ferguson, 40, in September 2022. But he did so with his trilogy series with Conor McGregor, 35, yet to be completed as they sit tied at one apiece after two bouts. Most read in BoxingCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL McGregor called to return on June 29 against Michael Chandler, 37, before settling the score with Diaz in September. He posted on Instagram: “I wish for this on Mexican Independence Day in the sphere. Chandler June. Diaz September. I have let this be known.”Conor McGregor ‘doing everything but fighting’ says fans as MMA legend enjoys boozy night out to watch UFC 299But UFC president Dana White brutally responded:  “Yeah, I’m not doing that fight.” More

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      Besar Nimani dead at 38: Former boxing champion killed in street shooting as police launch investigation

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      FORMER boxing champion Besar Nimani has died aged 38 after reportedly being shot while leaving a restaurant.Police have launched an investigation after he was killed in an open street in Bielefeld, Germany, on Saturday night.Former boxing champion Besar Nimani was shot dead in a street in GermanyCredit: GettyNimani won 26 of his 27 matches and once held the IBF European Super Welterweight titleCredit: GettyNimani was an Albanian fighter from Kosovo who moved to Germany in 1997.He won 26 of his 27 professional bouts in the ring from 2011 to 2019.And Nimani also once held the IBF European Super Welterweight title, as well as two German belts.He was reportedly leaving a restaurant on Saturday when he was killed, with Bild claiming up to 10 gun shots were heard.READ MORE IN BOXINGPolice are yet to make any arrests but a major investigation and manhunt is currently underway.A statement from Bielefeld police read: “According to the current findings, the man from Bielefeld was in the area near ‘Obernstrasse’ near ‘Klasingstrasse’ around 18:00. “One or more perpetrators approached and shot the victim. The man from Bielefeld, who was a Kosovar citizen, died at the scene due to the great wounds he received. “A major police operation is currently underway in the Bielefeld city area. The search for the author or authors follows. Most read in Boxing”The investigations by the commission for the investigation of the ‘Ober’ murders are led by chief detective Alexander Scholz.”Nimani’s brother Berati announced the boxer’s death on social media.A post read: “My brother Besar Nimani was killed today in an ambush in Bielefeld, Germany. “May God join us in heaven with him. I will forever be proud of you, I love you.”Euronews claims Nimani was previously injured in a shooting in 2013. More

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      I’m a former boxing world champion, now I’m making my own way as an actor starring alongside Hollywood legend

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      KALI REIS is the boxing world champion now making her way as an actor starring alongside a Hollywood legend.The American has a 19–7–1 in the ring and held titles in the middleweight and light-welterweight divisions. Kali Reis is the boxing champ now making her way as an actor starring alongside Jodie FosterReis is a two-weight world championCredit: AP:Associated PressThe American has a 19–7–1 in the ringCredit: GettyBut in 2021 – the same year she had her last bout – Reis starred in a movie thriller called Catch the Fair One. The film follows the story of a Native American ex-boxer and addict who infiltrates a sex-trafficking ring in search of her missing sister. Reis then followed up that role by starring alongside Oscar winner Jodie Foster in the latest series of hit HBO show True Detective.In an interview with The Sunday Times, she said: “Acting is meant to be people like Jodie Foster. READ MORE IN BOXING“I’m this half-breed from Rhode Island. I had a lot of doubts about walking into a very vulnerable, judgy career.”Reis was first spotted by film director Josef Kubota Wladyka, who noticed the boxer using her platform to raise awareness about missing and murdered indigenous women.She said: “He caught me at a weird time. My younger brother had just passed away from brain cancer. “[Wladyka] wanted to implement what I’d been through in the script. I didn’t mind because it helped me connect to the character. Most read in Boxing”I didn’t want to romanticise the sexualisation of these victims. I like raw, authentic, ugly truth. “It’s a dark story, so it was natural to me, but I’d never acted before and didn’t know where to start.”Francis Ngannou walks out to Drake song ahead of fighting Anthony Joshua Reis began boxing at 14 after turning to selling drugs and battling alcoholism before even her teenage years. She revealed: “It found me at the perfect time. “I had to be present, so it put the voices in my head on chill mode, and I liked to fight. “I attest it to the tribe I’m from. We’re strong people, matriarchal people.”Reis won her first world title in 2016 and became a two-division champ four years later. But now she is focusing on acting and won the praise of her legendary co-star. Foster said: “The second I saw Kali, I couldn’t take my eyes off of her. That’s just a gift that you’re either born with or not.”READ MORE SUN STORIESTrue Detective series four was released on January 14 and concluded on February 18. A fifth season has since been confirmed. Co-stars Jodie Foster and Reis attend True Detective: Night Country premiereCredit: Getty More

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      Anthony Joshua back in training just TWO DAYS after brutal Francis Ngannou KO after revealing plans for next fight

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA is already back in training just TWO DAYS after brutally knocking out Francis Ngannou. AJ dropped the MMA superstar three times in two rounds with the final right hand closing the show in dramatic fashion. Anthony Joshua is already back in training just two day after knocking out Francis NgannouJoshua wants a quick return to the ringCredit: ReutersNow Tyson Fury is set to unify all four belts for the first time in heavyweight history with Oleksandr Usyk on May 18. But the pair are contracted to an immediate rematch, likely ruling them out for a whole year.So AJ will not sit out and wait with his eyes already set on a summer return.He told iFL TV: “Whether it will be in the UK, who knows? But maybe June, June/July.” READ MORE IN BOXINGAfter Fury’s first fight with Usyk, the winner could face being stripped of the IBF title due to their rematch clause. It would leave No1 contender Joshua in line to challenge for the belt against interim champion Filip Hrgovic. Probed on the potential bout, AJ, 34, said: “Let’s go!”Joshua had initially signed to face Deontay Wilder, 38, until the American was stunned in defeat to Joseph Parker. Most read in BoxingAnd Parker, 32, followed that up with a win over Zhilei Zhang, 40, on AJ’s undercard. So the three heavyweight names are all options Joshua is considering for his next fight. He said: “Wilder, Zhang, Parker. All of them.” ‘I know I’m gonna see him one day’ – Anthony Joshua calls out reporter in press conference after KO of Francis Ngannou More

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      Tyson Fury’s my best friend but I’d fight him for world title in a heartbeat – it would change both of our lives forever

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      JOSEPH PARKER is ready to put friendship aside for a life-changing fight with Tyson Fury. The heavyweight pair have formed a bromance over the past few years and have been inseparable in training camps. Joseph Parker defeated Zhilei ZhangThey have even spent Christmas and New Year’s with each other and it was Fury who introduced cousin Andy Lee to train Parker. The New Zealander has won his last five bouts and is now in line for the WBO belt he formerly held and now owned by Oleksandr Usyk. So if Usyk is beaten by Fury in their May 18 undisputed clash Parker could be on the verge of civil war. But he insisted if the price is right, friendship could be forgotten for 12 rounds or less. READ MORE IN BOXINGParker told iFL TV: “When Tyson wins the fight with Usyk, and I’m in the position to fight for the WBO world title, if it’s going to make a massive change for my life and my family, we’ll do it. “I reckon he’ll be like, ‘Okay, let’s do it.’ So, he can look after both of us for the rest of our lives“I want to be world champion, and I want to fight the best, and I believe Tyson is the best. “If it’s Tyson, we’ll have a quick word and see where we end up. We’ll see.”Most read in BoxingParker, 32, is already contracted to a rematch with Zhilei Zhang, 40, after beating the Chinese star on points. But it did earn him the interim WBO belt and the right to challenge whoever is in possession of the gold. Joseph Parker celebrates his points victory over Zhilei ZhangThat could be Fury, 35, by the time he unifies all four belts with Usyk, 37, in Riyadh. But Parker said: “Without Tyson, I wouldn’t have been with Andy Lee. I wouldn’t have been with George Lockhart. “I wouldn’t have had the team that I have. I’m very grateful to cross paths with him and become a close brother. “He’s done well for me, and all I can say is thanks to him. It’s great to be back, and there’s more to come.”Parker celebrating with pal Tyson FuryCredit: GETTY More

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      Joe Joyce ready to fight into his 40s in pursuit of heavyweight world title… taking inspiration from George Foreman

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      JOE JOYCE is taking inspiration from golden oldie George Foreman in his pursuit of the heavyweight world title.Heading into last year, Joyce was unbeaten and on the brink of a shot at the gold. Joe Joyce is taking inspiration from golden oldie George Foreman in his comebackCredit: GettyForeman’s is the oldest heavyweight champ ever at 46Credit: GettyBut with big dogs Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk either tied up or failing in negotiations to fight, Joyce took a risky keep-busy fight.He did so against Chinese star Zhilei Zhang and was stunned in defeat after six rounds when his right eye was completely swollen shut. The rematch though ended in even more brutal fashion as Joyce was knocked out in the third. But Joyce has refused retirement and now returns next Saturday in Birmingham against Kash Ali. READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd he looks at Foreman – who became the oldest heavyweight champ ever at 46 – as the reason to continue his career.Joyce, 38, told SunSport: “It’s all in the past now, you’ve seen what for instance Joseph Parker did, I beat him but he came back and beat Deontay Wilder.“It shows that he’s young and he’s been in the sport a long time, heavyweight champion, so it just shows it’s not it, it’s not over.“Even like George Foreman came back when he was what? 46. There’s still plenty of time.”Most read in BoxingParker – knocked out by Joyce in 2022 – added Zhang to his run of wins after outpointing Wilder in December. And Joyce will be hoping for a similar resurgence and maybe even a rematch as he looks to cash in on the mega-money bouts in Saudi. ‘I know I’m gonna see him one day’ – Anthony Joshua calls out reporter in press conference after KO of Francis Ngannou He said: “There’s other fighters, other rematches to make. I think I’ve fought all of them other than Fury, that would be a great fight to get on my record before I retire.“There’s other names as well. It’s an exciting time to be a heavyweight, especially after the introduction of Saudi fights and His Excellency putting on these spectacular fights.”Joyce would have seven years left to better Foreman’s world title record – but he made sure to remind that he is still in his 30s.He joked: “It’s funny, you can say, ‘I’m going to retire when I’m this age.’ “But when you get to that age you’re like, ‘Oh, I think I’ll have a few more fights.’“It’s always possible. Like with Foreman, he came back at 45 and won the heavyweight title. “So I’ve still got a few more years. I’ve still got a few more years till I’m 40!READ MORE SUN STORIES“I still feel fit and hungry to get back in the mix. I would still like to win a world title before I retire and earn enough money to retire on.”Asked whether he could break Foreman’s record, Joyce replied: “I don’t know about 46! Let me get to 40 first and see where I’m at.” Joyce suffered this eye injury in his first loss to Zhilei ZhangCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunJoyce was knocked out in the rematchCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More

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      Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson SLAMMED by Conor McGregor as UFC star reveals who he’s rooting for in ‘strange’ showdown

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      CONOR MCGREGOR has slammed Jake Paul’s booking of a fight with boxing legend Mike Tyson.The combat sports world was left stunned this week when it was announced that the YouTube sensation would throw down with the former undisputed heavyweight champion.Jake Pual will throw down with boxing legend Mike Tyson later this yearCredit: NETFLIXThe shock showdown takes place at the AT&T Stadium in TexasCredit: MOST VALUABLE PROMOTIONSUFC legend Conor McGregor has slammed the bizarre boutCredit: GETTYThe July 20 bout – which will be broadcast on Netflix – was slammed by fight fans around the globe due to the 30-YEAR age difference between the pair.And McGregor, like many others, can’t for the life of him understand why the crossover clash has been booked.The UFC’s poster boy said of the shock showdown: “It’s a bit strange.”The interest is low – I don’t know. I don’t understand it.”READ MORE IN BOXINGMcGregor, 35, has been embroiled in a war of words with former Disney star Paul for the best part of three years.So it comes as no surprise that the Irishman is rooting for Iron Mike to win the Texas tussle.The Notorious continued: “I wish well for Mike.”Tyson, 57, hasn’t set foot inside the ring since his exhibition bout with fellow boxing great Roy Jones Jr in November 2020.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBut he plans to derail Paul’s unlikely bid to win a world title in emphatic fashion.He said: “I’m very much looking forward to stepping into the ring with Jake Paul at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.”He’s grown significantly as a boxer over the years, so it will be a lot of fun to see what the will and ambition of a ‘kid’ can do with the experience and aptitude of a GOAT.”It’s a full circle moment that will be beyond thrilling to watch; as I started him on his boxing journey on the undercard of my fight with Roy Jones and now I plan to finish him.”Problem Child Paul said of the fight: “It’s crazy to think that in my second pro fight I went viral for knocking out Nate Robinson on Mike Tyson’s undercard.”Now, less than four years later, I’m stepping up to face Tyson myself to see if I have what it takes to beat one of boxing’s most notorious fighters and biggest icons.”Within just two and a half years of founding MVP, we’re about to produce the biggest fight in history.”A fight in the biggest NFL stadium in the US, broadcast live, on the biggest streaming platform in the world – a testament to all we’ve accomplished in such a short amount of time.” More

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      Francis Ngannou reveals he KNEW he’d lose to Anthony Joshua as ex-UFC champ woke up doubting himself morning of fight

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      FRANCIS NGANNOU woke up the morning of his showdown with Anthony Joshua with a sneaking suspicion he’d lose the fight.The former UFC heavyweight champion locked horns with AJ in a lucrative Saudi showdown early on Saturday morning.Francis Ngannou locked horns with Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia this weekendCredit: GETTYThe former UFC heavyweight champion suffered a brutal second-round KO loss to AJCredit: GettyNgannou admits he into the fight thinking that he’d loseCredit: GETTYNgannou, 37, shocked the world in his professional boxing debut last October with a stellar display against WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.But he was brutally brought back down to earth by AJ, who knocked him out in the second round of their Saudi showdownHe told SecondsOut: “I’m not going to take anything away from Anthony Joshua, he did a great job.”I think even if I was different, I think maybe things may have still been the same.READ MORE IN BOXING”But this wasn’t my day. I woke up this morning and felt like this wasn’t my day.”Despite suffering the first knockdowns and knockout of his 11-year-long combat sports career, Ngannou has no plans to walk away from boxing.When asked if he plans to return to the ring, the Cameroonian clubber said: “Absolutely.”Right now I feel like I have an obligation to continue because it owes me now.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”I think boxing owes me now and I really intend to collect.”Former two-time unified heavyweight champ Joshua believes Ngannou still has a lot to offer in boxing.Francis Ngannou walks out to Drake song ahead of fighting Anthony Joshua In his post-fight interview, he said: “On the route to the championship you should always stay focused and I had to step away from the mission.”I thought it was just a gimmick for the broadcasters.”When I saw the fight with Tyson Fury I thought damn this guy can fight, I want a piece of that.”I wanted to welcome him and this does not take anything away from him, he can come again.“I am still learning and pushing, I don’t know if I am coming into my peak, if that was me down there you would be saying ‘Anthony Joshua should retire’.“In five years I will be finished fighting and sitting down and all this will be a distant memory.“I am going to go back and lock myself in my cage and they can let me out when they want me to fight. I just want to fight.”Francis Ngannou insists his boxing days aren’t overCredit: Getty More