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      I was a security guard for Anthony Joshua’s legendary fight with Wladimir Klitschko… it helped inspire my MMA career

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      WHEN Simeon Powell rocked up to Anthony Joshua’s fight with Wladimir Klitschko, little did he know the effect it would have on his life. The then-teenager – who had just started training in Muay Thai – arrived at the 90,000-seater to work a security shift.
      Wladimir Klitschko was beaten by Anthony Joshua in 2017Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      MMA star Simeon Powell was inspired by Joshua’s win over KlitschkoCredit: PFL
      What Powell did not know is that he would have a front row seat – for free – to watch one of the most dramatic and thrilling fights of recent years.
      He told SunSport: “It was crazy! Definitely didn’t do my job properly that day.”
      Joshua climbed up from the canvas to sensationally knock Klitschko into retirement after 11 classic rounds.
      Powell – an MMA hopeful at the time – watched in amazement with the inspiration to one day follow in AJ’s heavyweight heroics.
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      He said: “It gave me chills, I’ll remember it for the rest of my life.
      “It was crazy, the production, the atmosphere, I was like, ‘This is what I want.’” 
      Light-heavyweight Powell, now 24, made his professional MMA debut in 2021 and has since raced to an unbeaten 9-0 record.
      He was last year signed to the Professional Fighters League, a rivalling promotion to the UFC.
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      And this year, he entered the three-stage knockout PFL Europe tournament and returns in the final this Friday in Dublin.
      A win will bag him $100,000 and a spot in the PFL’s global season next year, where he can times his earnings by TEN in the $1m season.
      Powell takes on Jakob Nedoh at Dublin’s 3Arena and does so with more than just money and a title awaiting him.
      He said: “I feel like this is the fight which is going to elevate me. How I’m gonna get the job done, I feel like it’s my, ‘I’m him moment.’ 
      “This fight will be what gives me that global respect in a sense.”
      Impa Kasanganay, 29, took this year’s PFL light-heavyweight crown by winning his two qualifying bouts and the subseuqent semi and finale fights.
      And Powell was a keen viewer with his eyes on the $1m world championship prize.
      He said: “It was a great performance, Impa is a nice guy, nice story but I’m a competitor at the end of the day and I definitely feel like I can compete with them boys. 
      “I feel like I definitely could have won it this year as well. It’s always been the dream since day one to be world champion.”
      Simeon Powell now has his eyes on the $1m PFL prizeCredit: PFL More

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      KSI announces huge live stream of sparring session at worst possible time for rival Jake Paul

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      KSI has announced his sparring session with YouTuber IShowSpeed at the worst possible time for his boxing rival Jake Paul.The pair will live stream a match for charity at the exact time as the Jake Paul vs Andre August bout on December 15th.
      KSI has announced a sparring session with IShowSpeed on December 15thCredit: Getty
      The charity event will take place at the exact time rival Jake Paul is set to fight Andre AugustCredit: Getty

      Speed, 18, real name Darren Jason Watkins Jr called out KSI at the end of November to take on the streamer in the ring.
      The two will now battle it out in an event to raise money for the Anthony Walker Foundation.
      KSI shared the news on his Twitter account on Tuesday with the caption “December 15th 😈.”
      But the pair have decided to go head-to-head at 4am UK time when Paul and August are expected to make their ring walk.
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      Paul, 26, returns against August, 35, having beaten ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 38, two months ago.
      But KSI’s sparring session could cause an issue for The Problem Child as he may struggle for views as two of the biggest names on YouTube take each other on.
      And the Brit’s fans agree as they shared under his post that they will be tuning in to his fight over Paul’s later this month.
      One fan said: “I speak for all of us when I say we WONT be watching the Jake Paul fight🤝.”
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      And a second agreed: “The only fight we’ll be watching💯.”
      Another added: “WE WILL BE THERE.”
      The timing of KSI’s live stream was surely no coincidence as he and Paul have a long and bitter feud.
      In 2018 KSI challenged Jake and his brother to an amateur bout.
      However, he only faced Logan in the ring, who he beat and now co-promotes the Prime energy drink with.
      KSI and Jake were due to fight in August but the American pulled out and chose to fight Nate Diaz instead.
      Then in October after KSI’s defeat against Tommy Fury, the American called him a “sore loser” after demanding an appeal.
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      Boxing fans disgusted as ‘oldest welterweight in the world’ is brutally knocked out by opponent 35 years his junior

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      BOXING fans have been left disgusted after seeing a welterweight boxer fight someone 36 years younger than him.Scot England, 58, made history on Wednesday evening by becoming the oldest welterweight boxer in the world.
      Boxing fans were left shocked after seeing a 58-year-old fight someone 35 years his juniorCredit: X/BoxrecGrey
      Scot England was floored after five secondsCredit: X/BoxrecGrey
      The fight was ended after 46 secondsCredit: X/BoxrecGrey
      England, a former radio DJ, news anchor and country music author stepped into the ring against 23-year-old Jashawn Hunter for his debut bout.
      However, 4-0 Hunter proceeded to make short work of England in the fight.
      Seconds after the fight started, Hunter slipped inside a punch from England and landed a brutal headshot to send his opponent crashing to the canvas.
      England did get up from that initial jolt, but Hunter would only continue his dominance.
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      Hunter landed a few more shots before the towel was thrown in by England’s corner in 46 seconds.
      Fans online were shocked the fight was even sanctioned, with one saying: “That was scary.”
      A second said: “They let the fight continue after that (the knockdown)?!?!? Good lord.”
      A third said: “How was this even sanctioned?”
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      Another said: “I know we joke on the TL about the stupidity of boxing sometimes but this is a sport where people get killed. The promoter should have a serious look in the mirror after this one.”
      The match came about as part of the series “Country Box” in Nashville, TN, USA.
      The event is described as “a fully syndicated show from Nashville TN, helping to keep boxing, music, and our Music City in the national spotlight” on the company website.
      Guinness World Records are looking into the claim that England is the oldest welterweight in the world. More

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      Boxer and OnlyFans star Elle Brooke strips down to underwear on boat as fans obsessed with ‘perfect shape’

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      ELLE BROOKE left fans stunned with her latest Instagram post.The influencer boxer and OnlyFans model is no stranger to sharing raunchy pictures and videos online.

      Elle Brooke is an influencer boxer and OnlyFans starCredit: https://www.instagram.com/thedumbledong/
      Elle is a Man City fanCredit: https://www.instagram.com/thedumbledong/
      Elle has 847,000 followers on Instagram aloneCredit: twitter @ellebrookUK
      However, in her latest snap she was getting down to Christmas business early.
      Elle had stripped down to her underwear in her latest post.
      She could be seen in red underwear and a red bra.
      The outfit was then completed with a Christmas hat.
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      Elle was seen posing side on while on a boat with a scenic city view in the distance.
      Reacting to the post, one fan said: “She’s so pretty!”
      A second said: “YOU LOOK ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS.”
      A third said: “I love you.”
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      Another said: “Such a perfect shape!”
      A fifth joked: “You’re not cold, darling!?”
      While a sixth added: “Unreal.”
      Her provocative posts have helped her gain a following of 847,000 on Instagram alone.
      Elle’s latest ring target is American podcaster and former porn film actress Lana Rhoades.
      When discussing opponents, she said: “We’ll try and get Riley Reid [another porn star].
      “Lana Rhoades is a bit weird now so maybe we can rope her back to reality.”
      Inside Elle’s glamorous life as influencer, boxer and OnlyFans star…
      Elle Brooke traded in OnlyFans for boxingCredit: PA
      Elle Brooke boasts 843k followersCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
      She also showed fans a red outfitCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
      Elle always embraces the seasons traditionsCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong

      Last week she posed in laceCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
      She recently posed in a pink lingerieCredit: Instagram / @thedumbledong
      And also embraced yellowCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
      The influencer posed with a championship beltCredit: Instagram / @thedumbledong
      Elle recently visited the USCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
      Including visiting TexasCredit: https://www.instagram.com/thedumbledong/
      The influencer has posed for several photoshootsCredit: instagram More

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      Apollonia Llewellyn barely fits in tiny bikini as she puts on busty display and fans brand boxing ring girl ‘insane’

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      APOLLONIA LLEWELLYN left fans stunned after almost bursting out of a skimpy bikini.The boxing ring girl soaked up the sun as she relaxed on a beach in LA, California.
      Apollonia Llewellyn stunned in a skimpy purple bikiniCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      The ring girl is no stranger to sharing saucy snaps on social mediaCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      Scroll down for an insight into Apollonia Llewellyn’s glamorous lifestyle…
      Apollonia, 23, flashed the camera a smile as she showed off her flawless body, much to the delight of her fans.
      The model showed some love for her tiny purple bikini from Pretty Little Thing as she captioned the post: “This bikini 👙🩷🦄”
      Her followers showed Apollonia some love with one saying: “Insane 😍”
      Another added: “Beautiful woman and beautiful body🔥”
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      A third wrote: “Marvelous Beauty ❤️‍🔥🤩”
      And another commented: “You’re the unicorn of supermodels 🦄 💖”
      Apollonia is no stranger to showing off in a bikini and she can often be seen posing on a beach.
      But she recently swapped the sand for the snow for an ice-cold photoshoot where she paired a tiny red bikini with a big fur hat.
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      Apollonia impressed fans with a beautiful blue dress as she hit the red carpet for the Beauty Awards.
      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 he ‘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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      Fans say ‘this is a game changer’ as Anthony Joshua’s team reveal behind-the-scenes footage of training camp

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has fans convinced he is onto a “game changer” after behind-the-scenes footage of his training camp was revealed. The two-time heavyweight champion returns on December 23 in Saudi Arabia against Otto Wallin.
      Anthony Joshua training with new coach Ben DavisonCredit: @bendavison_
      And he will do so under the guidance of Ben Davison – who formerly worked with Tyson Fury – for the first time.
      Davison uploaded a video on Instagram where he can be seen going through tactics with AJ – leaving fans full of excitement.
      One said: “First time I’ve felt optimistic about AJ’s development in a long time. Very very good move from him.”
      Another added: “Perfect combination AJ is willing to listen Ben is a master of the game.”
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      One hailed: “Now I’m invested this is a good combo.”
      Another gushed: “Excited with this link up.”
      Joshua has been cornered by Derrick James for his last two fights, a points win to Jermaine Franklin, 30, and KO over Robert Helenius, 39.
      But American James had been in his Texas base with Ryan Garcia, 25, who beat Oscar Duarte, 27, in his return bout.
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      Joshua, 34, instead stationed himself in the UK for his next fight against Wallin, 32, which led to his decision to go with Davison.
      The young coach has worked with the likes of Billy Joe Saunders, Josh Taylor and Devin Haney.
      But he shot to recognition as the man who brought Fury back to boxing following a battle with depression and substance abuse.
      The pair had five fights together with their only blemish a controversial 2018 draw against Deontay Wilder.
      Coincidentally, the final bout they had together was against Wallin, where Fury suffered a horror cut – needing 47 stitches – but won on points.
      Fury parted ways with Davison to work with Sugarhill Steward, twice beating Wilder, 38, and winning their five fights together in total.
      Anthony Joshua faces Otto Wallin nextCredit: Getty
      Tyson Fury was formerly trained by Ben DavisonCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      Ebanie Bridges already planning for retirement after going into business with Conor McGregor for ‘rest of her career’

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      EBANIE BRIDGES already has a plan in place for retirement after going into business with Conor McGregor. The IBF bantamweight champion returns on Saturday in San Francisco, defending her belt against Miyo Yoshida.
      Conor McGregor pictured with Ebanie BridgesCredit: Instagram @ebaniebridges
      Bridges is sponsored by McGregor’s Forged Irish StoutCredit: Twitter
      The boxing champ is friends with UFC legend McGregorCredit: Twitter
      And she will do so sponsored by McGregor’s Forged Irish Stout.
      Bridges has formed a partnership with the brand and the UFC legend himself.
      She told Lucky Block: “Obviously, mine and his collaboration is a little bit deeper.
      “I’m a face for Forged Stout now. I can learn a lot from him as well for when I finish boxing – and what he’s doing in business, I think is really inspiring.
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      ‌“It was natural and we’ll be working together for the remainder of my career. We work really well together.
      “I’m great for his brand and he’s great for my brand, and we get along really well.”
      Bridges, 37, was due to face Avril Mathie, 36, in what she dubbed the “Battle of the Boobs” but her Aussie rival pulled out.
      Meanwhile McGregor, 35, has been out since July 2021 when he broke his leg against Dustin Poirier, 34, in the first round.
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      But he is now set to return next year against Michael Chandler, 37, with the Irishman preparing for the bout.
      Bridges revealed: “I don’t know who it will be but I know he’s training. I’ve seen clips of him training and he’s busy in the gym.
      “I don’t know if he puts it on his socials. I don’t really look at his social pages to be fair, but I’ve obviously seen some of his training stuff that he’s done.”
      Bridges is the bantamweight world championCredit: Alamy
      Bridges returns in San FranciscoCredit: PA
      McGregor poses with pal BridgesCredit: Sportsfile More

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      Fans fear Oleksandr Usyk will be a ‘rabbit in the headlights’ against Tyson Fury as he shows off strength training

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      BOXING fans are already fearing for Oleksandr Usyk after he showed off his strength training in preparation to fight Tyson Fury.The former cruiserweight king faces Fury on February 17 in Saudi Arabia for all four world titles, a first in heavyweight history.
      Oleksandr Usyk showed off his strength training in preparation to fight Tyson Fury
      Usyk gave fans an inside look into his training for the bout, picking up a heavy medicine ball and slamming it, used to build power.
      But some were not so convinced, as one said: “Hope he doesn’t go for the knockout route.
      “Nobody is knocking out Tyson fury the man is a real life undertaker. Box and move.”
      Another added: “He will be like a rabbit in the headlights when Fury is looking across the ring at him.”
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      The historic title unification was set for December but first Fury, 35, faced ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou, 37, on October 28.
      And he was astonishingly dropped by Ngannou and deemed fortunate to escape with a controversial points win.
      It backdated the undisputed decider with Usyk, 36, who is looking to become a two-weight undisputed champion.
      His manager Egis Klimas said: “Don’`t’ forget that as cruiserweight champion Oleksandr already held all four belts. Nobody believed that he could go so far in the heavyweight division.
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      “Nobody believed that he could come in and dominate the heavyweight division which is doing.
      “I’ve been blessed to work with Oleksandr. Of course this means a lot to me. He’s a very good human being, he has no envy, he always smiles, is happy he enjoys greeting people.
      “It is a pleasure to be with Oleksandr. This will be a great show. The biggest show!”
      Tyson Fury facing off with Oleksandr UsykCredit: Getty More