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      Brave Kevin Lerena comes within seconds of huge boxing shock just two days after his mum passed away

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      KEVIN LERENA blew the chance to honour his mum with a sensational underdog win just 24hrs after her death – but earned the chance to pay tribute to her courage.The 31-year-old South African, who came agonisingly close to stunning Daniel Dubois in the opening round of their 2022 bout, had Justis Huni paralyzed in the tenth and final round but refused to pounce.Kevin Lerena fought Justis Huni less than a day after the death of his motherCredit: GETTYThe interim WBC bridgerweight champion struggled against the AussieCredit: REUTERSHe came close to finishing the fight in the final roundCredit: GETTYThe courageous son, who lost his mother on Thursday around the time he was weighing in for the Riyadh show, had 90 seconds to finish the Aussie off but coasted to the bell and lost a unanimous decision.In the ring after the brave defeat, he said: “There’s no such thing as good timing when somebody dies. Emotionally, it was tough.”But you can’t take anything away from this young man. He’s a tough competitor. I hurt him in the first, the second and the tenth [rounds].”So a testament to my guts. It’s back to the drawing board.READ MORE IN BOXING”I’m still bridgerweight interim champion. I believe, obviously, that I should have finished him. “But kudos to him, he stayed up like a tough guy and a young lion.”Just thanks to everybody for the wishes. it has been challenging, but no excuses.”My performance tonight isn’t based on my mom. I came out here for my mom in her honour. So thank you very much, everybody.”Most read in BoxingBut the loss was gutting for fight fans around the world who were willing him on to win after he wrote this heartbreaking statement.He said: “Today I lost the strongest woman I have ever known.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSJustis Huni lands a nasty lead uppercut on the chin of Kevin LerenaCredit: REUTERS“My mom fought tirelessly as a single mom to raise us, and her strength and determination will forever inspire me.“Even in her final moments she fought until the very end, she fought with all her might.Did you spot the subtle change Francis Ngannou made to taunt Anthony Joshua during intense face-off?“Mom, I love you and I will carry on your warrior spirit.“Tomorrow night, I WILL FIGHT in your honour because you were a LION and you raised a LION Your fight lives on in me, and I will always carry your strength with me.“Rest peacefully in God’s kingdom, and soar with the angels and now you are finally back with Dad. I love you Mom”Lerena deserved the opener with the judges after landing the heavier punches and controlling the centre of the ring.Huni looked dangerous working around the ropes and his clever left-foot pivot was smart, if a little predictable.Lerena’s excellent first punch of the second round set the tone. A crisp left-hand jab rocked Huni’s vulnerable head back and he struggled to cope with the remaining 179 seconds.The former cruiserweight landed a brilliant long left hand and at one stage Huni’s thick legs seemed to buckle and shake.But the Aussie stoically recovered and spent the final 30 seconds trying to snatch back the round, with Lerena catching most of the shots.Huni earned the third by being far busier, it looked like Lerena took a round off to recover from the power punches he threw and energy blown in the previous two.The fourth was the closest round, both men looked keen to conserve energy for the remaining six rounds and neither wanted to risk shipping a counter punch.But Team Lerena in the blue corner kept telling their man to target Huni’s body.Huni levelled the contest up by the time the sixth had finished, his straight right hands were heavy and he liked to whip a left-hand hook on the end of it, which caught Lerena when he backed away onto the ropes in a straight line and was easy to hit.Justis Huni celebrates staying unbeaten against Kevin LerenaCredit: GETTYThe white tape around Lerena’s gold gloves was pink with blood by the seventh, thanks to a cut that had opened over his peppered nose.But he still landed the cleaner and crisper shots, though Huni’s hands always looked heavier.Lerena overcommitted to a round-eight combination and was whacked with a horrible right hand that splashed more blood across his face.It was the first time he looked hurt in the 10-rounder and swayed the close bout in Huni’s favour.By round nine, the stone muscle difference in Huni’s favour was beginning to show.Lerena’s best shots were bouncing off his breeze-block head and the fire he returned was malicious.The final round – with everything to fight for – was bizarre.Lerena knocked all the sense out of Huni with a brilliant combination and the Queensland man froze.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut baffling Lerena refused to finish him, his prey was paralyzed but he repeatedly rejected the chance to go for the kill.The judges scored it 96-94, 96-94 and 98-92 to Huni, which was mostly fair apart from Howard Foster’s trademark far-too-wide blunder. More

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      Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou undercard fight stopped after Brit suffers horror eye injury

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      MARK CHAMBERLAIN continued his rapid rise up the lightweight ranks with a 15th win that left brave Gavin Gwynne with one horrid eye injury.The 25-year-old Portsmouth southpaw inflicted the wound with one of the very first punches of the Saudi Arabia bout and the tough Welshman never recovered.Gavin Gwynne suffered a nasty-looking eye injuryHis cutman did his best to reduce the swellingGwynne suffered the injury in the first roundHis team threw in the towel in the fifth roundAnd after a handful of checks on the peppered peeper, common sense finally prevailed and the brave 33-year-old was pulled out of the fire in round five.Gwynne’s right eye didn’t last the opening round after a barrage of the Pompey beanpole’s long and rasping shots left it a swollen and bloody mess.Chamberlain and his long limbs were ruthless from distance and clubbing up close with uppercuts.Referee Howard Foster inspected Gwynn’s eye before he gave Chamberlain another three minutes to ping it from all angles and gave the timekeeper the nod to carry on.READ MORE IN BOXINGGwynne was beyond brave to see out the second too, his cutman had to work wonders to keep him in the contest after more punishment.Before the third started, Foster called the ringside doctor up to the apron for a second opinion and he too permitted the one-sided show to go on.But it was clear to everyone in the Kingdom Arena that Gwynne was boxing with half his sight and destined to lose.And thankfully in round five – with their man pinned on the ropes and taking a pounding – Gwynne’s team threw in the towel.Most read in BoxingGwynne’s right eye sustained significant damageCredit: GettyMark Chamberlain celebrates his victoryCredit: GettyCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL Hapless Foster missed the white flag of surrender for long enough to Chamberlain to land a few more unanswered blows.Until cries of “towel, towel” helped the blundering official to stop the onslaught.Inside dramatic stadium transformation as arena looks unrecognisable for Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou mega fight More

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      Sky Sports forced to apologise during Huni vs Lerena fight on undercard of Joshua against Ngannou

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      SKY SPORTS were forced to apologise live on air after a member of Kevin Lerena’s team was heard swearing.Emotions were high towards the end of Lerena’s fight with Justis Huni.A member of Kevin Lerena’s, left, team swore live on airJustis Huni won the contest after surviving a scare in the final roundCredit: GettyAnd after round nine out of ten a member of his team was heard dishing out X-rated encouragement as Lerena went in search of an upset.Someone in his corner was heard swearing as the intensity of the fight ramped up, leading broadcaster Sky Sports to issue an apology.The commentator said: “We apologise if any language offended there.”Lerena was riled up by whatever was said and took the fight to his opponent in the final round.READ MORE IN BOXINGHe rocked Huni with an incredible combination to leave the Aussie on wobbly legs.But he failed to capitalise and did not move in for the kill, with Huni surviving to the final bell.Huni was awarded the win via split decision as Lerena accepted he missed a brilliant opportunity to win the contest.He thanked fans for their support after an incredibly difficult week in which his mother passed away.Most read in BoxingCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL Lerena said: “Emotionally it was tough, but you can’t take credit away from this young man.”He’s a tough competitor. I had him hurt in the first, the second, and the tenth so testament to my guts but back to the drawing board.Francis Ngannou’s family arrive in Cameroonian colours for Knockout Chaos fight with Anthony Joshua”I had him hurt I should have finished him but kudos to him he stayed uyp like a lion. Thanks everyone for the wishes it has been challenges but no excuses.”My performance tonight isn’t based on the loss of my mum, I came out here tonight in her honour so thank you everybody.” More

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      Anna Woolhouse hailed ‘a knockout’ and ‘absolutely gorgeous’ by fans as boxing presenter hosts Joshua vs Ngannou

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      BOXING fans were left in awe of Anna Whoolhouse as she stunned during Sky Sports’ latest boxing extravaganza.The veteran presenter was part of Sky’s broadcast team for Anthony Joshua’s crossover clash with Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia on Friday night.Anna Woolhouse stunned during Sky’s coverage of Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou in a black outfitCredit: INSTAGRAM@WOOLYANNA1The 40-year-old’s legion of Instagram fans were blown away by her outfitCredit: INSTAGRAM@WOOLYANNA1Woolhouse is the face of Sky Sports boxingCredit: INSTAGRAM@WOOLYANNA1Woolhouse donned a chic all-black outfit for her broadcasting duties, wearing an oversized suit jacket with a dress, see-through tights and black high heels.And the 40-year-old completed the look with black glasses.Woolhouse gave her legion of Instagram followers a glimpse of her outfit for the night before stepping on camera.She shared three snaps of her outfit with the accompanying caption, saying: “Knockout Chaos Incoming.”READ MORE IN BOXINGScores of her followers commented on the post, with one saying: “Definitely top of the bill Anna. Amazing.”Another said: “Stylish as ever.”And another said: “Gorgeous.”One remarked: “[A] knockout indeed.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSANTHONY JOSHUA VS FRANCIS NGANNOU: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE CROSSOVER BOUTAnother chimed in: “Absolutely stunning.”When she’s not presenting fights or the darts, fitness fanatic Woolhouse can be found in the gym.Boxing presenter Anna Woolhouse stuns in bold outfit as fans say she looks ‘sexy as hell’Woolhouse regularly shares videos and photos of her gruelling training sessions on Instagram, with her fans hailing her as an inspiration.But she’s had to deal with her fair share of trolls throughout her career, telling The Independent in 2018: “Working in this industry I think you do have to have a pretty thick skin.”But we are all human at the end of the day and sometimes it is hard to ignore very personal and nasty things that are said or written about you.“In the last 48 hours, I have received some awful comments regarding the way I look, being a woman in the industry and about my family which have been hard to ignore, so I decided to highlight this by publicly publishing the messages.“It really is sickening to think that people are able to hide behind their keyboards and say such hurtful, vile things without any consequences and I feel strongly this needs to change.“Social media is an amazing tool and, when it is used correctly, has so many positive benefits.READ MORE SUN STORIES”But, as with most things in life there is always a small percentage of people who try to ruin it. “But hopefully conversation makes change.”Anna Woolhouse is a fitness fanatic who likes to keep in tip-top shapeCredit: instagram @woolyanna1 More

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      Tyson Fury claims Francis Ngannou ‘didn’t fight Tyson Fury’ in bizarre rant as he says he wanted to ‘cancel second show’

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      TYSON FURY claimed he did not start a brawl with Francis Ngannou as he feared KOing another Saudi Arabia super-fight. Fury was forced to pull out of his February 17 undisputed title decider with Oleksandr Usyk after suffering a cut in sparring. Tyson Fury opened up on his row with Francis NgannouCredit: BoxNationIt was only in October that he was floored by Ngannou and deemed fortunate to walk away with a split-decision victory.So there is no love lost between the rivals when they reunited ahead of Ngannou’s fight with Anthony Joshua. The MMA superstar and Fury even got into a verbal altercation at Saudi boxing broker Turki Alalshikh’s house. And the Gypsy King insisted only the threat of cancelling another blockbuster bout stopped him from throwing hands at Ngannou. READ MORE IN BOXINGFury told BoxNation: “Let me tell you something straight from the heart, if I never had as much respect as I do for Turki Alalshikh, I would have got up and punched his c*** right in for him. “But I didn’t want to cancel another show for Turki. I’ve already cancelled one with a cut eye. “If I had got up and set about him at the press conference, there would have been another show cancelled.” Fury, 35, escaped Riyadh last year with his reputation and unbeaten record just about intact after Ngannou, 37, took him the distance. Most read in BoxingANTHONY JOSHUA VS FRANCIS NGANNOU: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE CROSSOVER BOUTAnd he offered a bizarre analogy when explaining why he cannot truly rate Ngannou’s boxing skills.Fury said: “I can’t tell you how good or bad Ngannou is because he never fought Tyson Fury on the night and I can’t honestly tell you how good or bad he is. Tyson Fury leaks ‘ungrateful f—er’ Francis Ngannou’s fight purse that was SIX times his whole UFC career earnings-“The one thing I can tell you is that he’s a tough old boy because he took some thunderous punches about the head. “But apart from that, the one thing I can tell you though is that he doesn’t have much boxing ability because he can’t follow up on a punch. “Hence when he hit me with a shot to the side of the head and dropped me he couldn’t land another worthwhile punch.” More

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      Fans cry ‘this sport is finished’ after Love Island star Tommy Fury calls out UFC legend Conor McGregor for boxing fight

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      TOMMY FURY has called out Conor McGregor off the back of Jake Paul’s fight with Mike Tyson. Paul and Tyson are set to collide in a controversial clash on July 20 at the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Texas. Tommy Fury called out Conor McGregorCredit: X/@DAZNBoxingMcGregor is the latest UFC star called out by a boxerCredit: GettyIt leaves Fury – who beat the YouTuber-turned boxer last year – denied of a big-money rematch. So he instead told DAZN: “I’m looking to get this injury out the way nice and recovered and I have just seen that Jake Paul will face Mike Tyson next.”So how about me and McGregor next, how’s that? I need a comeback fight and I’d like for my return. So McGregor, get in touch.”But fans were not impressed as one said: “The “sport” is a joke.” READ MORE IN BOXINGAnother added: “This sport is finished.” Fury, 24, underwent hand surgery after beating Paul’s arch rival KSI, 30, via disputed decision in October.And he called to rematch Paul, 27, upon his return next year. But he will be made to wait after the American announced his shock showdown with 57-year-old heavyweight Tyson. Most read in BoxingCredit: The SunCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIron Mike officially retired in 2005 but did come back for an eight-round exhibition against Roy Jones Jr four years ago which ended in a draw.His bout with Paul is not yet confirmed to be an exhibition or a professionally sanctioned fight – but Fury slammed is nonetheless. Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson confirmed with ‘biggest fight of the 21st century’ to be shown live on Netflix He told Boxing King Media: “The guy is nearly 60 and I mean, he’s probably the biggest name in boxing that there was but the man is also 60.”I don’t know what kind of conditioning he’s in, I know he looks great but you never really know. “A 26-year-old against a 60-year-old, it doesn’t float my boat. Jake Paul is doing what Jake Paul’s doing, i’m in the recovery process and that’s it.” More

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      Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou betting offer: Get AJ at 35/1 to win huge fight TONIGHT with Paddy Power

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA returns to the ring TONIGHT for a titanic heavyweight clash against former UFC champion Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia.And Paddy Power are celebrating by offering brand new customers the opportunity to back AJ at a colossal 35/1 to win via any method — that’s boosted from 1/4!Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou odds: Get AJ at 35/1 to win with Paddy PowerCredit: PADDY POWERGet AJ to beat Ngannou at 35/1 – Click Here*How to claim..Paddy Power offer

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      What’s the offer?Brand new Paddy Power customers can get odds of 35/1 on Anthony Joshua to beat Francis Ngannou in their heavyweight showdown in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Friday.AJ is currently available at 1/4 to win the fight via any method, but new Paddy Power punters can access this 35/1 price boost!How to claim?It’s very simple. Just visit the Paddy Power website, and open a new account using the Promo Code: YSACIKAfter that, deposit a minimum of £10 by Cards and place a maximum £1 bet on the Match Betting market on Anthony Joshua to beat Francis Ngannou.What happens next?If your bet is successful, you will be paid in cash based on the normal price on site and will have the extra amount, bringing the bet up to the cumulative 35/1 payout, credited in free bets.You will receive your Free bet after your qualifying bet settles. Free bets are valid for seven days.Get AJ to beat Ngannou at 35/1 – Click Here*CHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL *New customer offer. Place a max £1 bet on the Match Betting market on Anthony Joshua to beat Francis Ngannou, Friday, March 8th. Winnings paid in cash at normal odds and are topped up to the enhanced price in Free Bets. Free bets are valid 7 days, only deposits with cards & Apple Pay are eligible. Excludes multiples & in-play bets. T&C’s apply. Please gamble responsibly.Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:
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      Louis Greene secures stunning first-round KO of previously unbeaten fellow Brit McGann on Joshua vs Ngannou undercard

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      BOXER Louis Greene scored a stunning first-round knockout against Jack McGann – and won his brother a pretty penny in the process. Greene came into the bout having lost just once in his last five, a thriller against Sam Gilley. Louis Greene scored a stunning first-round knockout against Jack McGannCredit: GettyGreene celebrates his KO winCredit: GettyBut still McGann – who entered the ring unbeaten in ten bouts – was the betting favourite in Saudi Arabia. Although Greene cared little as a right hook in the first round landed on the money for Greene and left McGann out for the count. And he revealed his brother capitalised on his underdog status with a cheeky punt on a first-round KO. He said: “I knew I was going to do it, I was confident all week. “I’m not a betting man, my brother just won a couple of grand on me because he bet this round!” Greene, 31, revealed he left his day job digging holes and fitting water mains to focus on training full time for the fight of his life. He said: “I train hard, I gave up work for this. I jump from job to job to fit around providing for my kids and being able to fight for a living. “And for this one I gave up work completely to come here and put on a show.” Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSGreene – who first became a dad at 16 – dedicated his win to his two boys and daughter. He said: “I’m gonna ring you in about five minutes and I love you with all my heart.” Roman Fury secures points victory on AJ vs Ngannou Knockout Chaos Undercard – with John Fury as training and Tyson ringside More