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      ‘I’ve never seen that before’ – Stunning moment Lomachenko stopped mid-fight to beg rival’s team to throw in the towel

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      VASILIY LOMACHENKO was so good he would beg his opponent’s team to put an end to his dominance. The masterful Ukrainian long sat atop of the pound-for-pound rankings due to his utter brilliance. Vasiliy Lomachenko pleaded with Richard Commey’s corner to stop the fightCredit: X @SkySportsBoxingLomachenko shrugged as his plea was ignoredCredit: X @SkySportsBoxingThat was on full display in 2021 when Loma dropped Richard Commey with a chopping left hand in round seven. Commey made it to his feet and beat the count but Loma showed sensational remorse by gesturing to his opponent’s corner to stop the fight. They ignored his pleas and again Commey found himself in a world of trouble just moments later – barely managing to hold himself up. And again, Loma looked to the opposition’s corner to call for them to save their man from a further hiding. READ MORE IN BOXINGCommentator Crystina Poncher said: “Loma’s looking at his corner wanting him to stop the fight. I’ve never seen that before.” Commey’s corner once more ignored Loma’s advice and the Ghanaian amazingly survived to the final bell. Loma said after the fight: “I saw his situation. It was very hard for him. That’s why I said, ‘Hey, stop the fight’.”But he’s a true warrior, he has heart, and we continued and we showed 12 great rounds.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSCommey, now 38, fought only twice more to draw with Jose Pedraza and lose to Jose Ramirez in his last fight in March 2023. Loma would box three more times, beating Jamaine Ortiz, suffering a controversial points loss to Devin Haney before stopping George Kambosos. He won the IBF lightweight title against Kambosos in Australia last May but vacated the title soon after. Loma has not officially announced his retirement but signalled the end by turning down talks with Gervonta Davis. He has lost only twice, up in weight against Teofimo Lopez in a 2020 upset and then on points to Haney – which several felt he won.Lomachenko beat George Kambosos in his last fightCredit: EPA More

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      Tommy Fury confirms boxing comeback against mystery opponent after ‘hardest battle I’ve faced’

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      TOMMY FURY has confirmed that he will return to action in HUNGARY on May 9.The boxer, 25, has not fought since defeating KSI in October 2023.Tommy Fury has not fought since 2023Credit: GettyFury, 25, has announced his boxing returnCredit: Instagram / Tommy FuryFury, who still possesses an unblemished 10-0 record, will finally set foot inside the ring again next month, although his opponent has not yet been announced.Confirming the bout, which will not be under the Misfits banner, TNT wrote on Instagram: “Two years out. One surgery.”The hardest battle I’ve faced has been the mental battle of being away from boxing.”But I’m back stronger, sharper, and more HUNGARY than ever.READ MORE IN SPORT”May 9th, Budapest… It’s showtime. Let’s go!”Prior to his bout with KSI, Fury narrowly overcame Jake Paul via split decision in February 2023.The Problem Child’s team claim that Fury snubbed a $6million (£4.5m) offer to rematch on Netflix last year.Earlier this month, a member of Paul’s team said that TNT would not be getting another lucrative offer to take him on again.Most read in BoxingBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKPaul’s promotional partner Nakisa Bidarian told SunSport: “Tommy was offered an unbelievable deal to headline versus Jake on Netflix and they had a false sense of expectations.”Jake’s not gonna ever offer him that kind of money again. Now if Tommy Fury showed up and said, ‘Jake, here is $20million to fight me and I’m gonna make $20million.’ Right, all the power to you.Jake Paul reveals Tommy Fury is harder puncher than Mike Tyson but brands Love Island star ‘airhead’ “But they’ve never made an offer once. And we’ve made multiple offers to try to make that rematch happen. “And if you’re very confident that you’re gonna be Jake Paul, you should have jumped at the opportunity to fight him for $6million plus upside on Netflix.”It’s just beyond ridiculous that they didn’t.”Despite claims to the contrary, rumours have persisted that Fury and Paul could still rematch this winter.The Problem Child, hoping to stay active, is expected to also fight this summer.While Fury has had a lengthy lay-off, Paul has continued to be active in the ring.Since losing to TNT, the only defeat of his career to date, Paul has beaten Nate Diaz, Andre August, Ryan Bourland, Mike Perry and Mike Tyson.Fury, meanwhile, had been due to return against Darren Till on January 18 in Manchester.Read More on The SunHe sensationally withdrew from the fight, however, after Till threatened to “kick” him in the head.The former UFC star stayed on the card, instead defeating Anthony Taylor.Darren Till beat Anthony Taylor in ManchesterCredit: Getty More

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      Frazer Clarke faced his girlfriend’s wrath after car park row with David Adeleye and calls out rival to grudge fight

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      FRAZER CLARKE got a telling off from his girlfriend after an “embarrassing” car park row with rival David Adeleye. Clarke got into it with the often-volatile Adeleye at a boxing event before the two decided to take it outside. Frazer Clarke with girlfriend Danni-LeighCredit: InstagramDanni-Leigh told Clarke off for an ’embarrassing’ car park rowCredit: InstagramBut after a period of verbal sparring, even Clarke’s partner Danni-Leigh was left bored of the spat. Clarke told The Stomping Ground: “He’s very much a talker, is Adeleye.”There’s a little story, we were at a show in Birmingham we had a little bit of a confrontation. I ended up in a car park with him and his two sidekicks.”One that looks like Sherman Klump and the other one – I don’t know who he thinks he is – might be his brother.READ MORE IN BOXING”I ended up in a car park with them because we had a dispute inside, I said, ‘We’ll go outside off-site and everything.'”I was out there for ten minutes, all three of them talking b*****s. Nothing got done. “I was there on my own and the missus come out and she said, ‘This is embarrassing.'”They come inside giving it the biggun, none of them did a thing. None of them had the b*****s to put a finger on me.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”I begged them to do it. I begged them all to do it.” Clarke, 33, was brutally knocked out Fabio Wardley, 30, in his last fight in October which came seven months after their thrilling draw. Epic trailer for Ben Whittaker vs Liam Cameron rematch Adeleye, 28, meanwhile knocked out Jeamie Tshikeva, 31, earlier in April.But the British Boxing Board of Control has ordered an immediate rematch after referee Ron Kearney called “break” before the KO blow landed. Clarke – a former bouncer used to dealing with loudmouths – wants to fight the winner but hopes to get his hands on Adeleye regardless. He said: “I see these people all the time. All talk, big mouths, nothing about them. Like I saw, little tiny balls.”Nothing behind them, I’ve seen these people, dealt with them for many years. They call me a “country boy” this and that.”Let me tell you about farmers mate, if it really comes to it you end up in a f***ing barn with a load of pigs but blindfolded.”Listen, it’s all good, it’s all fun. Listen, I wish them both well in the fight but Adeleye is the one I’d like to fight more because I’d love to hurt him.”David Adeleye knocked out Jamie Tshikeva as the ref called ‘break’Credit: Reuters More

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      Sam Eggington packs in 9-5 house cleaning job after SIX DAYS to make boxing U-turn for Lee Cutler fight

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      SAM EGGINGTON threw in the towel on his 9-5 job cleaning houses after just SIX DAYS – so he could make a tidy boxing return.Eggington – who has treated fans to some of Britain’s bravest bouts – left his career in doubt after defeat to Abass Baraou in March 2023.Sam Eggington quit his house cleaning job to return to boxingCredit: @eggington_samBut he returned with a comeback victory against Alan Sebastian Velazquez in November to get back to winning ways. It also brought an end to Eggington’s brief, week-long job clearing out houses with his brother. Eggington, 31, told Ring Magazine: “I went and worked with my brother for a bit. It was alright, it is what it is. “There was nothing happening at the time so I got a job with my brother. We were cleaning out houses for the council, I didn’t mind it at all.READ MORE IN BOXING”But to be fair pal, I know people keep saying ‘Sam went and lived a normal life’ but I was there from probably Tuesday one week to the Wednesday after. “I barely had a full-time job. I went for the interview, I got the job but I was there for six days max. The job was good but I was just cleaning out houses.” Eggington has been in brutal bouts and come up controversially short before – like his Fight of The Year with Ted Cheeseman in 2020.He lost another tight points decision in Telford against Baraou for the 154lb European title – losing hope in the sport in the process. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe said: “I was just like, I’m not getting any favours in close fights. “I don’t think I’ve ever got the rub of the green or the right end of a close fight. Epic trailer for Ben Whittaker vs Liam Cameron rematch “The Cheeseman fight was another one I thought I won, the performance was unreal.”Eggington – who admits to not watching much boxing as a fan – returns against Bournemouth’s Lee Cutler on Easter Sunday in Birmingham.Topping the bill is the rematch between Ben Whittaker and Liam Cameron. Cutler beat Stephen McKenna in a breakout performance in December – not that Eggington saw it though. He said: “I didn’t watch it, but as long as I do what I do, I’m 100 percent confident it’ll be a good night. “I’m not going to change my style for anyone. You go and watch the best Sam Eggington, that’s what people can expect on the night, I’m not changing a single thing for him.Read More on The Sun”I always make sure in my fights that I don’t make myself look like a fool. I’ve been stung once against Hassan Mwakinyo where he caught me early. “I train so hard, 12 hard rounds, I’ll throw as many shots in the 12th round as I do in the first.”Lee Cutler faces Eggington in BirminghamCredit: Getty More

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      Nicola Adams’ ex Ella takes swipe at Strictly star after she revealed ‘real reason’ for break up

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      NICOLA Adams’ ex Ella Baig has taken a huge swipe at the Strictly star after she revealed the ‘real reason’ for their break up.Ella, 27, posted a cryptic message about “judgement” while plugging her OnlyFans account – just hours after retired boxer Nicola, 42, publicly addressed their recent separation.Nicola Adams’ ex Ella Baig has taken a huge swipe at the Strictly star after she revealed the ‘real reason’ for their break upCredit: InstagramNicola admitted that Ella’s OnlyFans had a big impact on their relationshipCredit: ella.baig/InstagramNicola revealed that Ella’s career as an OnlyFans creator, which involves sharing nude content and engaging in explicit conversations, ultimately contributed to the breakdown of their seven-year relationship.In the wake of Nicola’s comments, Ella promoted her X-rated page on Instagram before sharing a video reposted from another OF star.It included the caption: “Ur a bad influence. But you’re judgemental and that’s worse.”Over the weekend, sportsperson Nicola has opened up about her heartbreaking split in an exclusive interview with The Sun on Sunday.read more on Nicola AdamsShe said: “I have always been incredibly supportive of Ella’s career and the choices she has made, including her work on OnlyFans.“She is an amazing woman, and I admire her confidence and ­independence.“However, as much as I respect what she does, I can’t deny that it has had an impact on our relationship.”The couple have a two-year-old son, Taylor Nate, born via IVF using one of Nicola’s eggs.Most read in BoxingThe former flyweight, who is the first British woman to win an Olympic boxing gold medal, said: “I’ve always considered myself to be mentally strong, but I’ve found this situation challenging at times and have had to reflect on how ­sustainable it is — especially as we raise our son together.“Parenthood changes your perspective on so many things, and I’ve had to be really honest with myself about my emotions and what’s best for our family.Olympic boxing champ Nicola Adams on becoming a mum through IVF‘Both been to therapy’“Ella and I have shared so much love and happiness and, no matter what happens, my respect and admiration will never change.“Right now, we’re navigating this as openly and honestly as possible, with the priority being our little boy.”Speaking from her home in Dubai, Nicola revealed that the couple tried several months of therapy before calling it quits.She said: “The decision to split has been a gradual process.“We first discussed the notion of breaking up five months ago and came to the decision over a period of time.In the wake of Nicola’s comments, Ella reposted from another OF starBoxing champ Nicola publicly addressed their separation over the weekendCredit: SplashThe former couple have a two-year-old son, Taylor Nate, born via IVF using one of Nicola’s eggsCredit: Nicola Adams/Instagram“We’ve both been to therapy, ­separately and together, to try to help heal our trauma, and we decided that it would be easier for us to split.“We need to be apart — it’s a lot easier to fix yourself.“It’s been hard because Ella has been my best friend for so long, so not having her there has been a big change for me and I’m still getting used to it. We’ve tried to keep it amicable and do things as a family for Taylor.”Nicola has been open in the past about her difficult childhood, ­growing up in poverty and pain in Leeds, throwing herself into boxing as protection from her violent father, named Innocent.A 2021 Prime Video documentary — named Lioness after her old nickname in the ring — also highlighted a rift with her mother and long-time supporter, Dee, who she is estranged from.Nicola believes she is still coming to terms with what she went through as a child.She said: “I have a lot of childhood trauma. I don’t want to pass any of it on to Taylor.“I do a lot of meditation and see a therapist to help me combat it. I can also see trauma in other people too.”Nicola is determined to give her son the best childhood possible. She said: “Our early years experiences are worlds apart.“I grew up on a council estate in Leeds in a single-parent household, I didn’t have anything to do.“There were people in my neighbourhood drug dealing and stealing cars — it was very different to how he is living now.“Even as a two-year-old he has a full social life, going swimming, having golf lessons and listening to music.“Thanks to the career I have had, I don’t have to work as hard as my parents did. I never got to see them, whereas I can spend so much time with Taylor.“Taylor is super-happy and ­confident. He is really independent and I love the person he is evolving into. He is a bundle of joy.”In 2020, Nicola made TV history when she became the first same-sex pairing on Strictly Come Dancing with Russian pro dancer Katya Jones.Unfortunately the pair had to pull out of the competition when Katya caught Covid, but Nicola thinks they could have won the Glitterball trophy.I do a lot of meditation and see a therapist to help me combat it [trauma]. I can also see trauma in other people too.Nicola AdamsShe said: “It was such a cool ­experience.“Learning how to open up and perform was awesome.“People still recognise me from the show and they have no idea about my sporting history.“I still talk to Katya. She really got the best out of me, and I liked the fact she had just as much energy as I did, so we were able to really get the dance moves right. It was a good partnership.“I definitely think we would have made the finals. I’m confident we’d have won. It was just unlucky that she got Covid.”Nicola admits that Ella struggled with the show as they were isolated during the height of the pandemic.Nicola said: “It was lonely for Ella. We filmed during lockdown so we had to be in a bubble.“Ella wasn’t able to go see friends, so when I’d be out training from like 9am to 9pm, I think it was quite tough for Ella being alone for that amount of time.“Then the only people she’d get to see when we came back was either me or Katya.“I think it would have been a nicer experience if we’d have done Strictly now, where you can talk to everyone.“We couldn’t even interact with the other dancers or contestants — it wasn’t as social as the show normally is.”But she did not fall victim to the Strictly curse and enjoyed later ­teaching Ella the dance moves.Nicola said: “In some ways there are some good points as I was able to teach her all the dances.”Read More on The SunWhile Nicola is not currently ­dating, she is looking forward to new work projects this year, including ­acting in a movie and launching a podcast with the BBC.She said: “I don’t want a rebound relationship, I just want to focus on my work and being a good mum.”Nicola on her way to beating Sarah Ourahmoune to retain Olympic flyweight title in Rio in 2016Credit: Getty More

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      ‘This is everything for me’ – Liam Cameron out to snatch Ben Whittaker’s ‘stardom’ from him in bitter rematch

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      LIAM CAMERON is out to snatch Ben Whittaker’s stardom in their bitter rematch.The pair look to settle their score on Easter Sunday in Birmingham – six months on from their controversial draw in Saudi Arabia. Ben Whittaker and Liam Cameron ahead of their rematchCredit: GettyIn Riyadh, the bout prematurely went to the judges scorecards after five rounds when the pair went over the top rope.Injured Whittaker was unable to continue – with many feeling Cameron was on the road to an upset. Already Cameron won over a legion of fans with his humble approach compared to cocksure showboater Whittaker. And Cameron told Ariel Helwani: “This is life-changing for me. This is mega, mega-stardom for me in my own head. This is everything for me. READ MORE IN BOXING”This is, in a way, life or death in boxing. Do you know what it is? It’s one fight at a time [but] this is how much I want to win this fight — if I could win [just] one more [fight] in my life, and lose every single one of them [after that], it’d be this one.”Whittaker was accused of QUITTING after being pulled out before the halfway mark.And Cameron said: “I can remember thinking, I’m going to start [going through the gears], he’s unraveling — I’m going to stop him. “So I [stepped on the] gas a bit and hit him with some body shots, and he fell off balance, and he’s falling [onto] me. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”Then he’s hitting me low, he’s holding a lot, he’s spitting his gum shield out, and [the fall out of the ring] just happened so fast.”It’s like when you’re having a hard spar sometimes, it’s horrible, [isn’t] it? And you’re tired — and that’s what it [was] like for Ben. Ben Shalom suggests Ben Whittaker vs Liam Cameron contract row has been fixed after ‘expensive’ mistake “He didn’t want [any] part [of the fight], his emotions got to him, he [was] looking all over. “I study body language and stuff — I watched everything of that fight, and he [was] like a rabbit in the headlights. Even in [the] corner, he got [the] shock of his life.”Controversy has also surrounded the rematch too. Cameron revealed he was sent a contract for a 12-round bout while Whittaker’s was for ten. Promoter Ben Shalom appeared to suggest the dispute had been resolved via financial compensation towards Cameron. But the former Commonwealth middleweight champion – now up at light-heavyweight – hit back to say no agreement had been reached. Opening up on the paperwork gaff, Cameron said: “What happened is we signed for a 12-round contract.”When I [was] signing, I thought, ‘This is a bit strange.’ [Whittaker was] tired after five [rounds] the last time, and this is [for] a 12, it [doesn’t] make sense.”Then obviously, a week later, it happened. [Promoter BOXXER was] saying, ‘Can we do 10 [rounds]? There’s been a mishap [with the contract], and will Liam do a 10 [round fight] now?’ And we’ve been saying no.”It remains unclear whether the dispute has been resolved or not. But regardless, Cameron said: “I’ve [now] got confidence in myself. “It can’t be every time that people are having bad performances, they’re [taking] me lightly. It was the same with [Arthur] before Ben. “He [supposedly] took me lightly. I [was] there to get beat both times, stopped, and looked good against.”But I’ve been boxing [for] years. I’ve done everything as an amateur apart from [going to the] Olympic Games. “I [was] on the GB podium [squad], and I turned it down and went pro. I’ve got pedigree, I am a good fighter. “I am, it’s been proven now. I just don’t like the fact that people [are] saying, ‘Oh, it’s an off night.'”That [was] Ben’s time to look good in Saudi. He had a fight penciled in for December, headlining in America. “There’s no way he took me lightly. He [wasn’t] showboating or anything — that’s all excuses. How long ago was that? “[Was] that four years ago [the 2020 Olympics — which took place in 2021]? That form is gone now. Read More on The Sun”[It’s been] four years [since Whittaker was] fighting at [the] elite level. He’s had shoulder injuries, he’s not boxed the best people. “What’s he done in [those] four years of boxing professionally?”Whittaker and Cameron went over the top rope in their first fight which ended a drawCredit: Getty More

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      ‘I’m gutted’ – Major change to Dalton Smith vs Mathieu Germain card as boxer fills in on late notice to rescue fight

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      ISHMAEL DAVIS has been forced out of his fight against Ryan Kelly on Dalton Smith’s undercard.Davis – who gained plaudits for stepping in on late notice to fight Josh Kelly and Serhii Bohachuk – was due on the card in Sheffield. Ishmael Davis has been forced out of his fight against Ryan KellyCredit: ReutersBut the light-middleweight – who warned he will no longer take bouts without proper preparation – has picked up an injury in training. Davis, 30, posted on Instagram: “Unfortunately, due to an unexpected injury, I have to withdraw from my fight on 19th April. “I’m gutted but I’ll return stronger! Apologies to everyone who was looking forward to the fight. “If you’ve purchased tickets, feel free to message me for a refund. A new date will be announced soon.” READ MORE IN BOXINGIn place of Davis will be unbeaten Irishman Caoimhin Agyarko. Agyarko, 28, is unbeaten in 15 bouts and snapped at the opportunity to face 19-5-1 Kelly. Englishman Kelly, 31, is coming off a split-decision loss to Kieron Conway, 28, in November.And his fight with Agyarko falls on the undercard of Smith’s super-lightweight bout against Canada’s Mathieu Germain.Most read in BoxingCaoimhin Agyarko will now fight Ryan KellyCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSSmith, 28, is 17-0 and won the European title in his last bout against Walid Ouizza. And he remains in place for a shot at the WBC world title – held by Alberto Puello after it was vacated by Devin Haney. Puello, 30, beat Spaniard Sandor Martin, 31, in February and Smith called to fight the winner before the bout in Brooklyn. Ben Shalom suggests Ben Whittaker vs Liam Cameron contract row has been fixed after ‘expensive’ mistake More

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      Josh Warrington still holds out for US debut in Las Vegas… so travelling Leeds fans can enjoy ‘one hell of a party’

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      JOSH WARRINGTON is still holding out for his dream US boxing debut – so he can reward his Leeds faithful with the trip of a lifetime. The two-time featherweight world champion has long had one of the most loyal base of supporters among British boxing.Josh Warrington is still holding out for his dream US boxing debutCredit: GettyAnd that will continue on Saturday in Sheffield when Warrington embarks on a comeback – starting against Asad Asif Khan. Warrington has fought at his beloved Elland Road and the Headingley rugby stadium. But he has never been able to give his Leeds army a Stateside away day – with Sin City still on his bucket list.Warrington, 34, told SportsBoom: “For me, selfishly, I’d choose Madison Square Garden in New York because of all the history associated with it.READ MORE IN BOXING“For the people who come to watch me, who have backed me all the way right from the beginning, I’d choose Las Vegas because I know they’d have one hell of a party over there.“I’ve always made it clear that I’ve wanted to go over there and hopefully it’s something that can still happen.”Warrington last fought on the road over a decade ago – beating Edwin Tellez in 2015. And he recalled: “That trip to Berlin spawned so many stories that people still talk about today. They make me wish I’d been there with them.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSWarrington’s last win came in March 2022 – when he beat Kiko Martinez for the IBF title. But he lost in right away against Luis Alberto Lopez before two losses against Leigh Wood and Anthony Cacace. His third on the spin – against Cacace at Wembley – saw Warrington lay down his gloves – signalling the end of his career. But he changed his mind and returns for one more crack to fight Khan on Dalton Smith’s undercard. Warrington laid down his gloves in his last fight but is now making a comebackCredit: Getty More