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      Jake Paul announces boxing return just days after knocking out Andre August… but YouTube star will NOT be main event

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      JAKE PAUL has announced his boxing return just days after knocking out Andre August.The YouTuber-turned boxer stopped August in the opening round of their December 15 bout.
      Jake Paul will make his return on March 2Credit: Getty
      And now Paul has taken to social media to announce he will be back in the ring in just 11 weeks time in Puerto Rico on March 2.
      But the social media sensation will NOT be the night’s headliner, with women’s boxing legend Amanda Serrano instead at the top of the bill for her homecoming fight.
      Paul said: “Fighting for the first time at home in Puerto Rico alongside one of the greatest fighters ever, Amanda Serrano, promises to be the event of a lifetime.
      “I’m honoured to be the co-main event on Amanda’s homecoming card, and I could not be more excited to bring this historic event to Puerto Rico as I continue my path to becoming a world champion.
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      “Our latest MVP signee, Wanna Walton, is making his global debut on this card, Bomba Gonzalez and Krystal Rosado are continuing their rise to stardom, and the whole island of Puerto Rico will finally get a chance to properly celebrate the greatness of Amanda Serrano.
      “She is going to sell more tickets in one event than Katie Taylor did in two in Dublin.
      “This is going to be the biggest night of boxing the Choliseo has ever seen and the world will be watching.”
      The last time Paul did not top the bill was in November 2020 when he knocked out basketballer Nate Robinson, 39, on Mike Tyson’s undercard.
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      Serrano, 35, looks set to defend her unified WBA, IBF and WBO belts in the 20,000-seat arena in her first bout back in Puerto Rico since 2017.
      Paul, 26, meanwhile is coming off his first victory over a recognised boxer in August, 35, who was 10-1-1 before the KO defeat.
      The American was beaten by Tommy Fury via split-decision in February but bounced back by beating ex-UFC star Nate Diaz in August.
      And Paul has since confirmed his focus will be on rising the traditional ranks as he intends to face seasoned boxers going forward.
      He said when asked on his next move: “More boxing prospects, more experience, more time in the ring under the bright lights staying active.
      “And if the money fights want to come, I’ve got smoke for them too but right now I’m focussed on being one of the best in the world and creating one of the greatest sports stories in the history of sports.
      “Being able to become a world champion from Disney channel, three years ago not even knowing how to throw a jab or what an uppercut was.”
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      Jarrell Miller bizarrely says Daniel Dubois has ‘brain the size of a shrimp and IQ of a walnut’ ahead of Saudi showdown

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      JARRELL MILLER bizarrely compared Daniel Dubois’ brain to the size of a shrimp and claimed he has the IQ of a walnut. The serial drugs cheat returns on Saturday night’s super-card in Saudi Arabia against Dubois.
      Jarrell Miller has not been short of trash talk for Daniel DuboisCredit: https://twitter.com/Queensberry

      And Miller has not been shy of using his loud mouth to try and provoke his British opponent.
      In his latest swipe, he told Queensberry Promotions: “His brain is a shrimp.
      “I guarantee if we cut his head open his brain will be the size of a shrimp. You know what I mean? The IQ of a walnut.
      “So like I’ve told you before, Big Baby ain’t nothing to play with and I’m gonna attack every part of him. Even the mental part.”
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      Miller, 35, infamously blew the chance of challenging Anthony Joshua, 34, for the heavyweight titles in 2019 after failing a series of drug tests.
      He blamed the failed tests on a tainted supplement and stem cell shots in his elbow.
      He then received a contract with Bob Arum’s Top Rank stable but again tested positive for a banned substance.
      This time the ex-kickboxer put it down to a SEX PILL and was handed a two-year suspension.
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      The New Yorker has won his three comeback fights so far, most notably against Lucas Browne, 44, in March.
      Dubois, 26, meanwhile was beaten by Oleksandr Usyk, 36, in August after failing to beat the referee’s count.
      It was shades of his brutal 2020 loss to Joe Joyce, 38, when he took a knee and loss having been left unable to see.
      Miller has used to the defeats to question Dubois’ mental strength – but the Londoner looks to flip the script in Riyadh.
      He told Boxing Social: “No, we’ll make him quit. That’s what we’re going to do. We’re going to make him quit.
      “Turn it around on him, you know. Show them, you know. Do our job properly and take his ‘0’ away,”
      Daniel Dubois and Jarrell Miller facing offCredit: Getty More

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      Watch Anthony Joshua’s answer to cheeky teenager as we let fans ask boxing hero their weird and wonderful questions

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      ANTHONY Joshua has been put through his paces ahead of Saturday’s big fight – by going 12 rounds with the Great British public.Boxing hero AJ, 34, took time out from training for his showdown in Saudi Arabia with Otto Wallin to answer 12 questions from fans – thanks to The Sun.
      Anthony Joshua answers questions from the public
      Anthony Joshua recognised some familiar faces from his home town
      We visited his home town Watford and asked his most devoted fans to ask their hero any question they wanted.
      And they came up with some absolute crackers.
      There were a couple of tense moments – like when a cheeky lad asked when the 6ft 6in powerhouse would finally ‘man up’ and fight Tyson Fury.
      But also some heart-warming questions when he recognised old faces and friends from his childhood on the Meriden Estate.
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      One former neighbour asked if ‘Femi’ – AJ’s childhood nickname – had finally stopped causing trouble around the estate.
      Even with the weight of the world on his broad tattooed shoulders, the national treasure smiled as he spotted old pals, and even arranged a drink back at his favourite pub The Badger.

      ALF, 32
      Did you used to eat at the fish and chip shop on the Meriden Estate?
      AJ: Yeah I did actually.  Donald used to run the fish and chip shop and my sister even used to work in there, so I used to get a lot of free fish and chips.
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      I remember back in the day when fish and chips was about 50p, so would go a long way to feed a big family.

      OLIVER, 52
      When are you going to become a champion again?
      AJ: I am a champion at heart and a champion forever. With or without the belts I remain a champion.

      JIMMY, 18
      We met here in Watford once and I am a fan, but when are you going to man up and fight Tyson Fury?
      AJ: At the minute he is the reigning champ so the ball is in his court.
      As a challenger I will be ready.
      I will stay ready and as soon as he is available I will be ready.

      REECE, 23
      How much money do you make per fight, that’s what I really want to know? Like how much money do you actually make?
      AJ: It depends really, it depends where the fight is happening. Boxing can be lucrative if you are smart at what you do.
      Boxing is a business – don’t let anyone ever tell you otherwise.
      Boxing can be good if you’re smart.

      SCOTT, 22
      AJ what is the best part of Watford and what keeps you coming back? 
      AJ: Good question, the best part of Watford me is Meriden because it is where I grew up and where I feel comfortable.
      Home is where the heart is and that is home.
      It’s not for everyone but it is for me.
      Meriden, if you’re ever in Watford, pop down there and you’ll be welcomed with open arms.

      JENNY, 62
      Femi, how are you doing, still hanging around the Meriden causing havoc? Keep well and try to support Watford football club please.
      AJ: I know who she is! 
      I am still around Meriden but I am not causing as much trouble anymore.
      I am more level headed now, more mature.
      I don’t really follow football but if I did have a team it would be Watford.

      KATIE, 22, and LIZZIE, 18
      When did you know boxing was what you wanted to pursue and when did you know you had gotten good at it?
      AJ: I wanted to pursue boxing when I was 18.
      I was inspired by Mike Tyson.
      I feel like its good to find something that inspires you, as a youth.
      You don’t even have to be good at it, at the start, you can make leaps and bounds forwards.
      I wanted to progress because I was inspired by the stories of other fighters and I am definitely getting better?
      Am I good? I will leave that to you to decide.

      VERONICA, 61
      What’s your favourite meal?
      AJ: My favourite meal would probably be pasta bake and then warm brownies and ice cream.

      SAMMY, 17
      Do you want to come around my house next Thursday and play Fifa with my mum?
      AJ: Well it’s not a bad shout! But I better give it a miss.
      You know how it is these days, Fifa always leads to something else and, all of a sudden, my name is all over the papers.
      I will steer clear of that, I will stay focused. But your mum is more than welcome to come down the gym.

      ASHLEY, 17
      Where do you see yourself in five years, career wise and family wise? 
      AJ: I am just living for today. I don’t think too far ahead because, who knows what’s around the corner.
      You just have to stay focused on the now, because that’s all there is. I am just focused on today.

      MILLIE, 25
      What is your favourite shop?
      AJ: I don’t even really go shopping but my favourite place is my little local gym for a quick sauna and steam and a chill. 
      I like Under Armour, if I was to go shopping it would be Under Armour.

      STEVE, 65
      My son Christopher wants to know when you’re buying him a pint because, since you’ve made it big time, he doesn’t see you any more? 
      AJ: Yeah I know Chris, tell him to get down The Badger and we will have a good catch-up.
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      He is more than welcome down anytime!
      I hope Chris is well.

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      I realised I wouldn’t be world champion after sparring session with Tyson Fury, reveals former David Haye opponent

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      WHEN Mark de Mori sparred Tyson Fury he came to the conclusion that he will NEVER be a world champion. British boxing fans may remember De Mori for welcoming David Haye back to the ring in 2016.
      David Haye knocked out Mark de Mori in 2016Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      But he he was knocked out in the first round and largely retreated into the heavyweight shadows.
      However, he has racked up 11 wins on the bounce and now returns against Filip Hrgovic on Saturday night.
      Hrgovic is currently in place to challenge for the IBF belt, set to be contested in Tyson Fury’s title unification with Oleksandr Usyk.
      Although De Mori, 41, himself knows fans would not be lining up to see him fight either star should he stun Hrgovic, 31.
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      He told Boxing Social: “Honestly, I don’t think that, if I caught Hrgovic, that anyone would want to see me fight the winner of Fury-Usyk.
      “That’s just being realistic and that is fine, so we would probably do a rematch.”
      Haye, 43, was not the only elite champion the honest De Mori shared the ring with.
      He sparred Fury, 35, back in the day and it helped him realise that he would not reach the pinnacle of the sport.
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      De Mori said: “I sparred Fury once and it was during those rounds that I realised that I’d never become a world champion, that’s how much trouble I had landing a punch on him.
      “So, if I managed to knock him [Hrgovic] out, I think that it would be a rematch.
      “It’s all good fun, there is no expectations on me or my career anymore, so I will walk in there with no weight on my shoulders.”
      Filip Hrgovic, left, and Mark de Mori ahead of their fight in Saudi ArabiaCredit: PA More

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      Deontay Wilder reveals how he once left drug-cheat heavyweight Jarrell Miller hospitalised

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      DEONTAY WILDER once put drug-cheat Jarrell Miller in hospital after a sparring session.The Bronze Bomber has revealed he left his heavyweight rival concussed after they clashed in the ring.
      Deontay Wilder has revealed he once hospitalised Jarrell MillerCredit: Getty
      Miller was given concussion by Wilder in sparring, the Bronze Bomber claimsCredit: Getty
      Both men are fighting on Saturday’s Day of Reckoning card in Saudi Arabia.
      Ahead of his clash with Joseph Parker in the co-main event, Wilder has recalled his bad blood with Miller.
      He told Blue Blood Sports TV: “That dude was taunting me for everything I did bro.
      “I was like, ‘I’m trying to make a name for myself,’ and he was already hating.
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      “Then one day Jay Deas booked him to come and spar with me for a fight and I didn’t even know it.
      “I saw that motherf***er and man, my whole demeanour changed.
      “I said, ‘Oh s***, he came in the lion’s den.’
      “I didn’t listen to s*** Jay was talking about, I was like, ‘Just put me in the ring, ain’t no need to give me no instructions, I don’t want no water, just ring that bell.’
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      “I couldn’t wait, I was talking the whole motherf***ing spar and beating his ass.
      “Sparring is just sparring, but that particular spar – that was a real fight because of the animosity we had against each other.”
      Wilder continued: “I’ve seen some s*** happen in the gym bro. Especially with concussions, I’ve given so many concussions.
      “You see their reactions, because they start talking crazy and repeating the same s***…
      “That’s what Jarrell Miller was doing when he came down here. I concussed him, he went to the hospital.
      “And then he’s gonna blame it on, ‘Oh, I was running in the heat,’ and all that s***.
      Wilder takes on Joseph Parker in the co-main event at Day of ReckoningCredit: Reuters
      “He said his cousin came and got him and took him to the hospital.
      “His cousin didn’t come and get him, we took him to the hospital, the motherf***er forgot all that shit.”
      Whilst Wilder went on to hold the WBC heavyweight title for five years, Miller’s career has been marred by multiple failed drugs tests.
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      Big Baby’s doping issues even cost him a world title shot against Anthony Joshua in 2019, and he has reignited their rivalry with some crude stunts this week in Saudi Arabia as the pair build-up to their fights.
      The 35-year-old is set to face Daniel Dubois at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh this weekend.
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      Boxing ring girl Apollonia Llewellyn looks red hot in skimpy winter outfit as fans call her ‘snow queen’

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      APOLLONIA LLEWELLYN was labelled a “snow queen” as she stunned once again in icy conditions.The boxing ring girl decided to wrap warm on this occasion however, having previously braved the snow wearing only a bikini.
      Apollonia Llewellyn braved the snow as she posed for Fashion NovaCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      Fans loved her lookCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      The boxing ring girl is no stranger to showing off on social mediaCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      But Apollonia did show off her belly in a cropped coat, though she sensibly wore matching ear muffs for added protection.
      She paired the look with white leggings and boots, flashing the camera a serious pose in one snap while smiling in another.
      The model shared the snaps on Instagram alongside the caption: “It’s a snowy one ❄️✨”
      Apollonia, 23, modelled the garments for retail company Fashion Nova.
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      Fans went wild for the photos and rushed to compliment Apollonia on her look.
      One said: “Just perfect ❤️”
      Another added: “So beautiful boo❄️”
      A third wrote: “Wow the white suits you wonderfully beautiful.”
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      And another commented: “So beaut 🔥”
      Apollonia recently dazzled during a festive trip to Paris while wearing a Gucci hat and a braless top.
      That came after she risked an Instagram ban in a jumpsuit that left little to the imagination.
      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: INSTAGRAM
      Conor McGregor was among 8,000 fans who enjoyed this see-through lacy outfitCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Thousands of Apollonia’s fans enjoyed the view on the ring girl’s holiday to New YorkCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Apollonia really enjoyed this bowl of pasta on her summer holiday to SantoriniCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Apollonia invited fans to ‘sit and stare’ at this picture, and thousands took her up on the invitationCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Fans were worried Apollonia’s top had shrunk in the wash as she enjoyed this hearty breakfastCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Apollonia’s followers were in awe of the stunner’s new hairdo as she wowed in a tiny yellow bikiniCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Apollonia sent a cheeky message to her fans as she posed in this glamorous see-through numberCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Apollonia told fans ‘no caption needed’ as she squeezed into this skin-tight see-through playsuitCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Apollonia revealed her ‘idea of happiness’ is being ‘wind swept on the beach’ with this busty snapCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Apollonia left very little to the imagination as she ‘brightened fans’ Mondays’ in a skimpy wet T-shirtCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Apollonia shot to recognition as a member of the Misfits Boxing fight night team
      She has garnered her a huge social media presenceCredit: INSTAGRAM @apolloniallewellyn
      Apollonia has over 570,000 Instagram followersCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      She has turned down a staggering £100,000 to pose nude beforeCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      The model insisted she isn’t money-orientedCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
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      Naoya Inoue net worth, career earnings and boxing record explained

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      NAOYA INOUE is the Japanese undefeated super bantamweight boxer. He’s earned the nickname ‘The Monster’ — here’s do we know about the champion and his career earnings so far.
      Naoya Inoue’s win over Stephen Fulton made him the second-ever Japanese fighter to win major titles in four weight divisions.
      Who is Naoya Inoue? 
      Naoya Inoue is a Japanese super bantamweight professional boxer, nicknamed “The Monster”.
      Inoue was born on April 10, 1993, in Zama, Japan, not far from Tokyo.H
      He inherited a love of boxing from his father, a former boxer who now coaches his son.
      A four-division world champion, he holds, at the time of writing, the title of super-bantamweight world champion, and is the former bantamweight world champion. 
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      Inoue often tops lists of the world’s best active boxers, pound for pound, by The Ring, ESPN, BoxRec, and The Independent. 
      As of December 2023, 2nd on The Ring’s Pound for Pound rankings, after Terence Crawford. 
      The 5’5” fighter is well known for his speed, power, and footwork.
      What is Naoya Inoue’s net worth? 
      “The Monster” has an estimated net worth of $7 million, thanks to his unbeaten fighting record. 
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      He also has signed some lucrative sponsorship details, for example with Six Pad, who also sponsors Christiano Ronaldo, and Winning Japan, a boxing gloves company. 
      Inoue has also been featured in adverts on Japanese television. 
      As for fight winnings, the undefeated champion earned a total of $1 million in 2018, from his two fights with Jamie McDonnell and Juan Carlos Payano. 
      For a 2021 fight with Aran Dipaen, Inoue earned a guaranteed purse of $500,000, which included a $200,000 win bonus, with sponsorship payments on top of that. 
      In July 2023, Inoue fought American boxer Stephen Fulton, in a hyped-up match in Tokyo— thanks to his win, Inoue took home $5 million of the $8 million purse. 
      What is Naoya Inoue’s boxing record?
      The Japanese champion’s record is 25–0–0, with a KO rate of 88%. 
      Of his 25 bouts, he has only fought four outside of Japan — three in the US, and one in Scotland. 
      After winning the July 2023 fight against Fulton, Inoue became the second-ever Japanese fighter to win major titles in four weight divisions. 
      On December 26, 2023, Inoue is set to fight Philippino boxer Marlon Tapales in Tokyo, in a fixture that will be broadcast by ESPN+.
      Boxing fans have taken to Inoue’s Instagram account to call for him to fight more in the US.
      One wrote: 
      “He is one of the best however, he is refusing to fight in the USA and follow the regulations there. 
      “He is just a champion in Japan, not the world. 
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      “He is even lucky that Tapales is willing to go to Japan.”
      Another commented: “This dude ain’t never coming to the U.S. to fight.” More

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      Jarrell Miller’s net worth, career earnings and boxing record explained

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      JARRELL MILLER’S boxing career has been marred by scandal.Here’s what we know about the controversial US heavyweight’s career so far — and his net worth.
      Jarrell Miller will face Daniel Dubois in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on December 23, 2023.
      What is Jarrell Miller’s net worth? 
      Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller’s net worth is estimated at between $5 million – $110 million.
      Born in Brooklyn, New York, the 6’4” heavyweight started boxing at 16 years old and made his professional debut in 2009, when he was 21. 
      Since then, he has earned a lot of money from boxing, and various sponsorship deals. 
      But Miller has lost out on significant earnings since failing multiple drug tests. 
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      Miller was up against Anthony Joshua in June 2019, but the Madison Square Gardens fight was called off at the eleventh hour after the “Big Baby” failed multiple drug tests.
      His purse was said to have been around $4.8m (£3.6m), and even more if he were to win and secure a rematch — but Miller has said he lost out of up to £24 million. 
      Miller said: “The first fight was 7.5 m’s and the rematch if I knocked him out was a minimum of 15 to 20 so at least 30 mill by the end of the year.
      “I’m from Brooklyn, do you know how many cheeseburgers that was just now I could’ve bought?
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      “But like I said, I never got into sport because of money and I feel if I do it in the right way this time I’ll be back there.”
      At the time, Miller blamed the tests on a tainted supplement and stem cell shots in his elbow — but a second failed drugs test was blamed on a sex pill. 
      The former kickboxer was then handed a two-year ban, which he served before his licence was reinstated in 2022. 
      What is Jarrell Miller’s boxing record?
      The US boxer’s record stands at 26–0–1, with 22 wins by knockout. 
      As a kickboxer, his record was 22–2. 
      After his called-off fight with AJ, and subsequent drug test failure, there were calls from boxing figureheads for a lifetime ban.
      But Miller has won all three fights he’s played since getting back in the ring, including a showdown with Lucas Browne in Dubai in 2023. 
      After the fight, Miller called out bitter his rival AJ, and Daniel Dubois.
      Big Baby Miller is up against Dubois in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday 23 December, on a mega-card which will also see headliner AJ facing Otto Wallin.
      After a heated confrontation between the rivals in which Miller called AJ a “p***y”, the British champion told SunSport:
      “I have to just let him know he is not even in my sights. He is beneath me.
      “In reality, I was thinking, ‘Why do I even address that clown? He is beneath me’.
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      “I have bigger and better things to focus on. He is a clown.
      “I am fully focused on Otto Wallin, after this week I will tell you everything but right now Wallin is the only focus.” More