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      John Fury reveals what stunned him about Anthony Joshua after meeting him for first time as stars arrive on red carpet

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      JOHN FURY has revealed what stunned him about Anthony Joshua after the pair met for the first time.Both men are now in Saudi Arabia ahead of AJ’s crossover boxing fight against UFC star Francis Ngannou on Saturday.John Fury has revealed what Anthony Joshua did to stun him when they metCredit: GettyFury was speaking on the red carpet ahead of AJ’s fight with Francis NgannouCredit: GettyJoshua is looking for a big win in Saudi Arabia on FridayCredit: GettyUFC legend Ngannou could prove to be a formidable opponentCredit: GettyThe ring icons shook hands as they linked up on Sunday, which was their first-ever public meeting.Fury and AJ were all smiles as they talked before sharing a warm embrace.And the encounter took fans by surprise, with Fury the father of fellow heavyweight Tyson – who has long been at odds with Joshua.The pair were tipped to finally fight each other in all-British clash in December.READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd after that battle fell through, there are still hopes that a new date can be agreed.But Fury Snr himself has no issues with AJ, having previously beefed with several of Tyson’s enemies – as well as opponents of fellow kid Tommy.The original Gypsy King was full of praise for Joshua after meeting him.And he was stunned to be shown so much respect by one of his son’s rivals.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFury said: “I’ve always liked Anthony Joshua. I’ve never said anything wrong about him.“He is a great fighter, Olympic gold medallist. He’s done a lot for boxing, let’s not forget that.The Sun’s Wally Downes Jr preview Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou fight weekANTHONY JOSHUA VS FRANCIS NGANNOU: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE CROSSOVER BOUT“And he’s a good fighter, and he will be a world champion again.“But I couldn’t get over how big he was, the man is a unit.“He’s always been a nice guy, respectful man. He showed me respect.“He was lovely. And it was heartfelt. I’ve got nothing but admiration and respect for Anthony Joshua.“It was a great moment for me.”Fury’s son Roman will be fighting on the undercardCredit: GettyZhilei Zhang is going for the interim WBO heavyweight titleCredit: GettyHe will take on Tyson Fury’s training partner Joseph ParkerCredit: GettyRey Vargas defends his WBC featherweight titleCredit: GettyPromoter Eddie Hearn was all smiles on the red carpetCredit: GettyFury was speaking on the red carpet for a pre-event ahead of Friday’s huge fight between AJ and Ngannou.Both boxers were also present for the ‘Grand Arrivals’ showcase in Riyadh on Monday night.And a host of other fighters also arrived ahead of the stacked undercard, which features Fury’s son Roman.Zhilei Zhang was all smiles as he prepared to fight for the WBO “interim” heavyweight belt.His opponent Joseph Parker also looked confident on the red carpet.READ MORE SUN STORIESRey Vargas posed with the WBC Featherweight world title ahead of his clash with Nick Ball.And other fighters including Louise Greene, Justis Huni and Gavin Gwynne were present too, as well as promoter Eddie Hearn.Joshua vs Ngannou undercardAll the fights leading up to the big one on Friday…

      Zhilei Zhang vs Joseph Parker (WBO ‘Interim’ Heavyweight Belt)
      Rey Vargas vs Nick Ball (WBC Featherweight World Title)
      Israil Madrimov vs Magomed Kurbanov (WBA Super-Welterweight World Title)
      Mark Chamberlain vs Gavin Gwynne (Lightweight)
      Justis Huni vs Kevin Lerena (Heavyweight)
      Jack McGann vs Louis Greene (Super-Welterweight)
      Ziyad Almaayouf vs Christian Lopez Flores (Super-Lightweight)
      Roman Fury vs Martin Svarc (Cruiserweight)
      Andrii Novytskyi vs Juan Torres (Heavyweight) More

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      Jake Paul predicts Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou winner after MMA star’s fight with ‘old and lacklustre’ Tyson Fury

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      JAKE PAUL aimed a dig at Tyson Fury when breaking down Anthony Joshua’s fight with Francis Ngannou. Ngannou meets AJ in a huge heavyweight showdown on Friday in Saudi Arabia. Anthony Joshua arriving in Riyadh ahead of his fight with Francis NgannouCredit: GettyNgannou faces AJ in only his second boxing boutCredit: GettyIt will be only his second professional boxing bout, having made his debut against Fury, 35, in October. And Ngannou, 37, almost did the impossible by flooring the Gypsy King and taking him to the judges’ scorecards. But the MMA superstar was on the end of a controversial split-decision loss that saw the mother of all upsets denied. Still the performance was enough to bring Joshua, 34, to the negotiation table and Ngannou has been afforded another huge boxing payday. READ MORE IN BOXINGBut YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul, 27, cannot help but side with AJ on this one. He told SunSport: “It’ll be interesting but I think it will be hard for Francis to beat a Joshua that has looked like his old self, whereas I think Ngannou had an old, lacklustre, not focussed Fury.”I want Francis to win, but I think it’s going to be tough for him.” Paul’s comments came as he made his own return to the ring in Puerto Rico. Most read in BoxingANTHONY JOSHUA VS FRANCIS NGANNOU: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE CROSSOVER BOUTCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe knocked out 17-2 boxer Ryan Bourland in round one to improve his record to 9-1, with Fury’s brother Tommy, 24, the only man to have beaten him. Paul – who has claimed Tommy turned down eight-figure offers to rematch – instead set his sights on Canelo Alvarez after his latest KO. Anthony Joshua says deaths in boxing make him train even harderHe said: “I’m ready for the big leagues. I’m getting sharp, this is my life now and like I said, I’m on the road to world champion and hey Canelo, stop ducking.”I know you want it, I know you want it and I’m repping Puerto Rico, you’re repping Mexico so it’s Puerto Rico vs Mexico.”Jake Paul after knocking out Ryan Bourland in round oneCredit: Amanda Westcott/MVP More

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      Apollonia Llewellyn stuns in tiny black leather bra and knee-high boots as fans say ‘best picture I ever saw’

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      APOLLONIA LLEWELLYN stunned in a tiny black leather bra and knee-high boots.And fans were left declaring it’s the “best picture I ever saw”.Apollonia Llewellyn stunned in a tiny black leather bra and knee-high bootsCredit: InstagramApollonia is one of the top boxing influencers around.She made her name with the Misfits as a ring girl.And Apollonia has also become a smash hit on social media.She boasts a whopping 580,000 followers on Instagram.READ MORE ON APOLLONIAThe blonde bombshell regularly posts saucy pictures to the platform.And she is constantly inundated with praise from her loyal army of supporters.But Apollonia’s latest snap appears to have been crowned her greatest-ever.Reclining in a chair, she held her hands above her head while wearing nothing but tiny black leather underwear and knee-high boots.Most read in BoxingThe outfit certainly left little to the imagination.And Apollonia captioned it: “Actin’ like a fan, I’ma change your life.”Boxing ring girl Apollonia Llewellyn’s breasts in tight black and white PVC jumpsuitThe picture certainly went down a treat with followers.One declared: “This is the best picture I ever saw.”Another said: “Stunning, the most beautiful in the world.”One noted: “Wow, looking sensational.”Another quoted legendary singer Prince by writing: “Could you be the most beautiful girl in the world? It’s plain to see. You’re the reason that God made a girl.”Inside Apollonia’s glamorous life as influencer, ring girl and model …Apollonia burst out of this tiny silver bikini as she drank her ‘morning juice’Credit: INSTAGRAMConor McGregor was among 8,000 fans who enjoyed this see-through lacy outfitCredit: INSTAGRAMThousands of Apollonia’s fans enjoyed the view on the ring girl’s holiday to New YorkCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia braved the snow in the Lake DistrictCredit: InstagramApollonia really enjoyed this bowl of pasta on her summer holiday to SantoriniCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia invited fans to ‘sit and stare’ at this picture, and thousands took her up on the invitationCredit: INSTAGRAMFans were worried Apollonia’s top had shrunk in the wash as she enjoyed this hearty breakfastCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia’s followers were in awe of the stunner’s new hairdo as she wowed in a tiny yellow bikiniCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia sent a cheeky message to her fans as she posed in this glamorous see-through numberCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia told fans ‘no caption needed’ as she squeezed into this skin-tight see-through playsuitCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia revealed he ‘idea of happiness’ is being ‘wind swept on the beach’ with this busty snapCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia left very little to the imagination as she ‘brightened fans’ Mondays’ in a skimpy wet T-shirtCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia shot to recognition as a member of the Misfits Boxing fight night teamShe has garnered her a huge social media presenceCredit: INSTAGRAM @apolloniallewellynApollonia has over 570,000 Instagram followersCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynShe has turned down a staggering £100,000 to pose nude beforeCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynThe model insisted she isn’t money-orientedCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynApollonia shows off her jet setting lifestyle onlineCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynShe also holidayed in New YorkCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynApollonia is no stranger to a bikini pictureCredit: INSTAGRAM @apolloniallewellynShe has built a huge following on social mediaCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynApollonia works as a model alongside her social fameCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn More

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      Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou rules: How many rounds and are knockouts allowed for huge crossover bout

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA will return to the ring on Friday night as he takes on former UFC champion Francis Ngannou.The British heavyweight is looking to continue his winning form after his TKO victory over Otto Wallin in December.Anthony Joshua beat Otto Wallin in DecemberCredit: GETTYANTHONY JOSHUA VS FRANCIS NGANNOU: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE CROSSOVER BOUTSince AJ’s back-to-back defeats to Oleksandr Usyk, he has beaten Robert Helenius and Jermaine Franklin, as well as the Swedish southpaw just a few months ago.Joshua is on the comeback trail as he looks to revive his career – and promoter Eddie Hearn believes he could be one win away from fighting for the undisputed world title.UFC legend Francis Ngannou has only just begun his career in professional boxing.The Cameroonian powerhouse made his debut in the ring against the undefeated Tyson Fury back in October 2023.READ MORE IN BOXINGNgannou dropped the Gypsy King in the third round before going on to lose via split decision in controversial fashion.What are the rules for Anthony Joshua vs Francis NgannouAnthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou will be a standard professional boxing match.The bout will be ten three-minute rounds as opposed to the more conventional 12-round fights.Each fighter can win by way of knockout, decision or TKO.Most read in BoxingThe 10-point ‘must’ system will be used for every round, meaning the winner of a round scores 10 points, while the loser receives nine – unless they are knocked down or badly hurt, in which case they will get eight points, seven or less, depending on the severity of the damage.There will be no title on the line when Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou collide in the ring.When is Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou?
      Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou will take place on Friday, March 8.
      The big crossover clash will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
      The ring-walks are expected to get going from around 11pm GMT.
      What TV channel is Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou on and can it be live streamed?
      Joshua vs Ngannou will be shown live on DAZN PPV and Sky Sports Box Office.
      You can live stream all the action from the DAZN and Sky Sports Box Office websites as well as their apps, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      The DAZN UK PPV price will be £19.99, which includes one month’s DAZN subscription.
      For existing DAZN subscribers, the PPV price will be £18.99.
      The Sky Sports Box Office price for the fight has been set at £19.95 for Sky customers in the UK.  More

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      ‘Looks in f***ing amazing shape’, say fans as Tyson Fury shares clip of himself back training & offers Usyk prediction

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      TYSON FURY “looks in f***ing amazing shape” as he shared a clip of himself back training – and it came accompanied with a warning to Oleksandr Usyk.WBC champ Fury suffered a nasty gash above his right eye a month ago while sparring for his unification bout with his fellow heavyweight title holder.Tyson Fury is back in business preparing to face Oleksandr UsykCredit: InstagramThe Gypsy King shared footage of himself training on InstagramCredit: InstagramThat led to their February 17 bout going up in smoke as a result.Now Fury vs Usyk will now take place on Saturday 18 May and if there are any more pull-outs this time around, a £7.9million fee will be paid to the opposing fighter.The Gypsy King’s scuffle in sparring with heavyweight Agron Smakici caused the damage, leading to a cut below his eyebrow that required 11 stitches.That has led to many doubting whether Fury will have recovered in time for the showdown in two months time.READ MORE ON BOXINGHowever, the undefeated 35-year-old sent out a message to his doubters and rival Usyk today on Instagram.And it looked like he had not lost a step as he shared a clip of himself throwing punches back in the ring.That came accompanied with a caption that read: “Somebody tell @usykaa the Ace is back.”Fury then followed that up with a prediction as he wrote “#inside7” before finishing it off with the words “can’t wait”.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe footage soon caught the eye of social media users as thousands of messages from his 6.8 million followers arrived in the comments.One of his supporters wrote: “The best shape you ever had. Legend.”Anthony Joshua meets Tyson Fury’s dad John before Francis Ngannou bout“Big man’s in shape for this one,” said another.A third echoed those thoughts by writing: “Man looking in top shape.”A fellow fan declared: “Looking slim and very agile, GET UP!!”“Usyk is in trouble,” predicted a fellow fan while another called him a “dangerous man on a mission”.While a seventh said: “Looks in f***ing amazing shape.”Meanwhile, Fury said that the cut had completely healed now during an interview over the weekend.He said: “A cut takes about eight weeks to heal.“I had 15 weeks from cut to fight date so plenty of time. I’m not worried about the cut.“If the cut opens in the fight, f*** it. So what? I’ve had plenty of cuts before. It’s a fight.“I think I’ll take him out in seven rounds.”He added: “In the game, s**t happens. Worse things have happened at sea.“It won’t be the first and it won’t be the last time a fight has been cancelled with an injury. It is what it is.READ MORE SUN STORIES“At first I was a little bit p****d off because it didn’t look like it was going to happen and we didn’t have a date.“As soon as I got the date two days later it was fantastic. Everything’s good.”Fans were stunned by the WBC champ’s incredible shapeCredit: InstagramFury and Usyk will collide on Saturday 18 May in Saudi ArabiaCredit: EPA More

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      Fans are just realising Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou will have different rules after UFC legend’s request

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA’S fight with Francis Ngannou is set to have a different set of rules.The rule change for the heavyweight bout comes at the request of the former UFC champion.Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou meet in the ring on Friday nightCredit: AFPNgannou will make his second appearance in the boxing ring against Joshua on Friday night.The pair are set to clash at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.However, the fight will not take place over 12 rounds as is usually the case for professional bouts.Instead, AJ and Ngannou will do battle over ten three-minute rounds, with the number of rounds reduced at the Predator’s request.READ MORE IN BOXINGThe mixed martial arts icon’s boxing debut against Tyson Fury was also contested over ten rounds.He knocked down the Gypsy King back in October but was ultimately beaten via split decision.His forthcoming fight with Joshua will be a standard boxing match at heavyweight outside of the number of rounds.Ngannou clarified his decision to make the request after being asked by the two-time unified world champion.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSSpeaking ahead of the fight, the 37-year-old explained: “They told me 12 and I said ‘No, cut it out.’”I’m not taking a Mike Tyson fight as a reference like ‘Oh, I’m a pro boxer now’.Reliving Fury v Ngannou and how UFC fighters are moving over to boxing for better pay”No, I’m building it up. I just came into it, they asked for ten rounds or 12 rounds, and I said ten.”Ngannou amassed a 17-3 professional record in MMA before his transition to boxing, including 12 knockout victories.He had hinted at wanting a mixed rules event for his clash with Joshua after the fight was confirmed.Back in December, Ngannou said: “Anything that he wants. Ring or octagon.ANTHONY JOSHUA VS FRANCIS NGANNOU: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE CROSSOVER BOUT”The good thing is I’m the one that can go everywhere comfortably. My comfort zone will be the octagon, but I’m going to the ring and putting them in a bad spot in the ring.”I have my territory [in MMA] where they cannot mess with me. If they come, they will need something like some favour, like, ‘I’ll give you this, we’ll take kicks out.’”I have to give him something, but when we step in the ring, they don’t give me anything, and I still get them in trouble.” More

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      Anthony Joshua ranks greatest heavyweights ever including Mike Tyson but snubs Tyson Fury from top tier

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has ranked the all-time heavyweight greats in a ‘GOAT’ tier list – but snubbed Tyson Fury from the top spot.The British mogul is competing to return to the top of the division and will face Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia on Friday night.Anthony Joshua has ranked the all-time heavyweight greats in a ‘GOAT’ tier listCredit: GettyJoshua snubbed Tyson Fury for a spot in the top tierCredit: PAMike Tyson was one heavyweight icon to be crowned the ‘GOAT’ titleCredit: APThe former two-time world champion will be hoping to fight the winner of Tyson Fury’s contest with Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed title later in 2024.And in the running to his upcoming clash against ex-UFC star Ngannous Joshua was asked to rank the greatest heavyweights of all-time in a tier list with Queensberry Promotions.There were four tiers for Joshua to choose from which were “GOAT” followed by “Champion”, “World Level” and “Mid Level”.But AJ denied himself and Tyson Fury the top spot and put Mike Tyson in the “GOAT” tier.READ MORE IN BOXINGJoining the boxing icon is legend Muhammad Ali alongside Frank Bruno, Evander Holyfield, Wladimir Klitschko, Lennox Lewis and Rocky Marciano.Surprisingly he put Derek Chisora in the top tier, despite the Brit having not won a world title during his professional career.Then next to himself and the Gypsy King in the “Champion” tier were current rivals Joseph Parker, Oleksandr Usyk and Dentay Wilder two of whom he has fought.Fury could see himself creeping into the “GOAT” tier if he becomes the undisputed champion against Usyk on May 18.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThis would mark the first time a heavyweight has held all world title belts since Lewis in 1999.While AJ placed upcoming opponent Ngannou in the “World Level” ranking where he was joined by Daniel Dubois, David Haye and Dillian Whyte.Anthony Joshua v Francis Ngannou Knockout Chaos fight preview with Sun Sport panel Ngannou who has already hung his gloves up once professionally was controversially placed above “Mid Level” boxers Zhilei Zhang, Joe Joyce, Filip Hrgovic and Fabio Wardley.Joshua has defeated both Joyce and Zhang in their amateur careers which justifies why the Brit ranked them at the bottom. More

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      Anthony Joshua reveals touching reason why he still lives with his mum aged 34 as he gears up for Francis Ngannou fight

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has revealed the touching reason why he still lives at home with his mother at the age of 34.The British mogul opened up about his life outside the boxing ring and his close relationship with his mum ahead of the boxer’s blockbuster clash against Francis Ngannou on Friday. Anthony Joshua has revealed the heartwarming reason he has not moved out yetCredit: GettyJoshua still lives with his mum Yeta in North LondonThe two-time former unified world heavyweight champion AJ will take on the ex-UFC champ Ngannou in Riyadh for what’s another big coup for Saudi dealmaker Turki Al-Sheikh.But when Joshua is not busy jetsetting across the world on training camps the boxing icon is at home in North London where he lives with his mum, Yeta.In an interview with Good Morning Britain on Monday the boxer did not mind sharing to hosts Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley why he has not moved out yet.He said: “I realise that when I started training I train away from home a lot.READ MORE IN BOXING”So if I’m away from home let’s say I’m away from home 10 months of the year. Then when I get back I’ve got to do commercial work.”I realise that if I was to move out I would never see my mum or any of my family. Being at home when I get back. “Throughout the year I’m away in different parts of the world… But my base, my home, is with my mum so I can see her when I’m back. So I can still wake up and spend time with her when I can.”Reid praised Joshua for his heartwarming reason and said he was “so lovely.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSShe said: “That is so lovely! That is the tender heart… of someone who is about to go into a ring and try and knock someone out.”While Madeley grilled AJ over whether his mum watches his fights and the boxer revealed it’s “tough” for her to see.How Saudi Arabia are making the dream fights happen on such short noticeJoshua added: “I do ask her, she sometimes doesn’t show up. She prays a lot. Sometimes she stays behind prays. “It’s tough for her of course but she enjoys the fruits of the labour.” More