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      Apollonia Llewellyn spills out of tiny bikini on Paris spa trip with fans in meltdown over ‘absolute beauty’

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      FANS believe Apollonia Llewellyn is boosting French tourism more than the Eiffel Tower with a daring snap from a Paris spa.One follower was “breathless” while others called the boxing ring girl an “absolute beauty” and “the boss” as she perched carefully in a tiny bikini.
      Admirres flooded social media with purple prose in praise of this mauve bikiniCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      Apollonia spent Christmas in Paris, with fans claiming she put the Eiffel Tower in the background in more ways than oneCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      Apollonia built an army of new followers on a trip to the USA last yearCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      The influencer covered her extremities in this snowy snapCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
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      The swimwear model peered down at her minimal outfit in a photo she labelled “spa day”.
      One admirer posted French praise translating to: “Ho lala what a beautiful bathroom decor for a beautiful mermaid see a beautiful goddess.”
      That was borderline poetic compared to more earthy verdicts such as: “Nice hair on nice body” … “so sexy” and “wow – stunning”.
      But many followers shared their interest in culture – or at least that’s if you count references to “tourism”.
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      It comes after Apollonia spent Christmas and early January jetting between New York and Paris.
      She was a big Apoll in the Big Apple with footballer boyfriend Jai Rowe – attracting thousands more fans with her crop-top shots around New York.
      And the Misfits star, who now has 577,000 Instagram followers, revealed she’d fancy a go in the ring rather than her promotional role outside it.
      But while she might be prepared to put gloves on, she definitely wouldn’t take all her clothes off.
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      Apollonia, 24, exclusively told The Sun in November she had rejected a £100,000 offer to go nude.
      She explained her decision was out of respect for her family – but stressed money was not a big motivation for her anyway.
      Maybe that’s why the globetrotter from Barnsley looked so relaxed and sweat-free in the spa.
      Inside her glam life as influencer, ring girl and model …
      UFC legend Conor McGregor was among fans who liked this outfitCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Apollonia squeezed into this bikini to drink her ‘morning juice’Credit: INSTAGRAM
      Thousands of fans enjoyed the view on the ring girl’s holiday to New YorkCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Apollonia tucked into 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
      The model insisted she isn’t money-orientedCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      Apollonia shows off her jet setting lifestyle onlineCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
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      Deontay Wilder’s manager confirms plans for stunning fight on Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou undercard

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      DEONTAY Wilder is set to appear on another Anthony Joshua undercard in a blockbuster fight, according to his co-manager.The Bronze Bomber, 38, featured in the Day of Reckoning in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia before AJ defeated Otto Wallin on December 23.
      Deontay Wilder is set to appear on the undercard of the next AJ fightCredit: Getty
      Anthony Joshua featured in the Day of ReckoningCredit: AFP
      Now it’s been suggested he could play the former British champion’s understudy once again.
      And his opponent could even be the tough Chinese customer, Zhilei Zhang, claim talkSPORT.
      His co-manager Terry Lane stated:”Zhilei Zhang does indeed want to fight Deontay Wilder on the Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou undercard on March 8th.”
      TalkSport boxing editor Michael Benson wrote on X: “It’s been reported that Zhang and Wilder may both be on the card, potentially even fighting one another.
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      “Wilder is such a great fighter. I open my arms to welcome that fight, that would be a great bang for the sport of boxing… Don’t overthink man, let’s do it.”
      Intriguingly, both fighters have been touted as long-term opponents for Joshua.
      Zhang currently holds the WBO interim title after defeating Joe Joyce.
      He fought AJ in the Olympics in 2012, where he lost.
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      On his Instagram account Zhang wrote: “I lost to a better man 11 years ago in the Olympics. I’m happy we have both come a long way, gone through ups and downs in life.
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      “Now it’s time to do this for the sport of boxing and give it to the fans around the world. Let’s get it on!”
      Wilder had reportedly agreed to fight Joshua in a stunning £100million double fight deal before his bout against Kiwi Parker.
      However, a shock defeat left that arrangement in tatters. More

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      Tyson Fury rival reveals fears for Gypsy King ahead of Oleksandr Usyk clash and why he thinks Ukrainian will sneak win

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      TYSON FURY has been warned that Oleksandr Usyk could end his dream of undisputed glory if he underestimates him.The Wythenshawe warrior will bid to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion in the quarter of a century when he locks horns with the slick southpaw next month.
      Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will collide in an undisputed heavyweight title fight next monthCredit: EPA
      Usyk’s chances of beating Fury have been written off due to his sizeCredit: GETTY
      Heavyweight contender Zhilei Zhang reckons Usyk could do a number on FuryCredit: GETTY
      Usyk’s chances of unifying the division have been written off by many on account of the size difference between himself and Brit man-mountain Fury.
      But surging contender Zhilei Zhang reckons the undefeated Ukrainian could cause a monumental upset in the Riyadh rumble if Fury underestimates him as he did former UFC champ Francis Ngannou.
      He told Boxing Scene: “I don’t know [who will win Fury-Usyk].
      “Anything can happen and my experience in the business tells me that until you hear the opening bell, anything is possible.
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      “If someone feels like they are not themselves then they could call the fight off. I’m unsure if it happens.
      “The Francis Ngannou fight should be a wake up call for Tyson Fury.
      “You have to train hard and focus on the gym, but you never know, everyone is different.
      “But I can tell you if he prepares the same way he did against Francis Ngannou then he is going to be in big trouble and big danger.”
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      Zhang reckons former cruiserweight king Usyk’s unique skillset could offset his significant height and reach disadvantages.
      The Chinese clubber said: “Right now, I am leaning towards Usyk to winning this fight as I believe skills pay the bills and dedication is the key to the sport of boxing.”
      WBC heavyweight king Fury knows Usyk will present him with one of the toughest tasks of his career but is confident of sealing undisputed glory with a stoppage victory.
      He said: “It’s going to one of the fights for the ages.
      “I believe we are both destined to be here and to be in this big fight in Saudi Arabia, and there’s only one winner, and I am destined to become the undisputed champion.
      “More than that, I am destined to cement my legacy as the No. 1 fighter in this era.
      “To do that I have to beat this little man and that’s it, simple as.
      “Easier said than done I understand, he’s a tricky man, good boxer, slick.
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      “But I have seen many people like him before and when they fight the big men they struggle.
      “He’s going to struggle on February 17 and he’s going to lose, I will break him for sure.”
      Tyson Fury is confident he’ll stop Oleksandr UsykCredit: GETTY More

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      Tyson Fury tipped to pull out of ‘hardest night ahead of him’ Oleksandr Usyk fight despite brutal training camp

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      TYSON FURY has been tipped to PULL OUT of his historic heavyweight clash with Oleksandr Usyk.The Gypsy King will bid to become the first undisputed ruler of the division in over 25 years in a lucrative Saudi showdown next month.
      Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are set to throw down on February 17Credit: EPA
      Their undisputed heavyweight title fight has been postponed multiple timesCredit: Getty
      Former WBC welterweight champ Shawn Porter reckons Fury may pull out of the boutCredit: AP
      Fury, 35, held Usyk’s WBA, IBF and IBO titles during his first reign as heavyweight champ, which lasted a mere 11 months.
      And Shawn Porter believes the size of the task on his hands may prompt the Wythenshawe warrior to contemplate withdrawing from the historic showdown.
      The former WBC welterweight champ told ProBox TV: “You look at a guy like Tyson Fury, a guy who has been around this track so many times.
      “I think that a fighter will get to a point where they see the hardest night ahead of them and they’re like, ‘Man, I just had so many of those hard nights, I am not going to have that hard night.’
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      “What we know about Tyson Fury is that he is a showman, what we know about Tyson Fury is that he likes things to be his way or no way.
      “Which is why he went after Francis Ngannou, because those are the kind of fights that he is looking for.
      “He is looking for things that are going to give him the money and the recognition and the nights that he is not going to have to train hard for anymore.”
      Porter isn’t the only former world champion to reckon Fury may do a runner from the fight.
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      Former super-middleweight champ Carl Froch said on his YouTube channel: “He’s got a bit of timber on him, a bit of derby that he needs to reign in before the fight.
      “I think it’s gonna be a tough one for Tyson to have a good Christmas and New Year, relax, and let his bald head down over Christmas and New Year.
      “He’s got a wonderful family, we’ve seen on Netflix.
      “He’s got a big family, his wife and seven children.
      “So, he’s gonna want to relax and have a good time.

      “Is he going to want to be training over Christmas and New Year, which he’s going to have to do, if he’s going to be ready for the February event?
      “I’m not so sure, I’ve got a feeling that fight might get pushed back until March. You heard it here first.”
      He added: “Hopefully it does happen in February.
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      “The Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk fight for the unification – for the heavyweight undisputed unification fight – has to happen.
      “I’m optimistic it will, I’ve just got my reservations that it’s going to happen in February.” More

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      Boxing champion announces birth of first son and then divorces wife just TWO HOURS later

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      RYAN GARCIA has announced both the birth of his first son and his divorce from his wife.The former WBC interim lightweight champion confirmed his split from Andrea Celina just two hours after revealing the news of the birth.
      Ryan Garcia announced the birth of his son and divorce just hours apartCredit: Getty
      The former WBC interim lightweight champion confirmed the arrival of son Henry LeoCredit: Instagram @kingryan
      In an Instagram post on Friday, Garcia announced to his followers that son Henry Leo had been born.
      Alongside a snap of the newborn baby, he wrote: “Honored To announce my beautiful first born son.
      “Praise the lord. I am so thankful, I love him so much already. He is so fast already haha. Took him just 8 min to arrive.
      “You know where he got that speed from lol. God did! And God will.
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      “Henry Leo Garcia. He will be ten times stronger, ten times wise, ten times better looking but he will need to work ten times harder. Thank you lord I love you.”
      However, shortly afterwards, he uploaded a statement confirming his and Andrea’s divorce.
      The pair tied the knot in 2021 and have two other children together.
      In his statement, Garcia told his fans: “As I step into a new chapter in my life, it’s with a heavy heart to share that Drea and I have decided to divorce.
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      Garcia also announced he and his wife Andrea Celina have splitCredit: Instagram @dreacelina
      Andrea has two children with the 25-year-old boxerCredit: Instagram / @dreacelina
      “While this decision marks the end of our marriage, it’s important to emphasise that our relationship as co-parents remains our top priority.”
      King Ry has amassed a 24-1 record with 20 knockouts since making his professional debut aged 17.
      He has since become one of the sports biggest stars and moved up to a 136lbs catchweight for a super fight with Gervonta Davis last April.
      The seventh round KO loss is the sole defeat on his record to date.
      Garcia bounced back by knocking out Oscar Duarte Jurado in Houston in December.
      The 25-year-old’s next bout has yet to be confirmed as he targets a 25th pro victory.
      The couple had been married since 2021
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      Anthony Joshua breaks silence on huge Francis Ngannou clash and appears to reveal date for Saudi showdown

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has broken his silence on his showdown with Francis Ngannou – and he’s seemingly leaked the date for their crossover clash.The former two-time unified heavyweight champion will throw down with the MMA man-mountain in a multi-million-pound Saudi showdown later this year.
      Anthony Joshua will be back in action later this yearCredit: Getty
      AJ will throw down with former UFC heavyweight champ Francis Ngannou in his firstCredit: GETTY
      The Watford warrior broke his silence on the fight on InstagramCredit: INSTAGRAM@ANTHONYJOSHUA
      Eddie Hearn shocked the combat sports world early on Saturday morning by announcing the duo’s Riyadh Rumble.
      Matchroom Boxing chief Hearn, however, stopped short of revealing the date for the fight.
      But Joshua appears to have revealed the date in his first social media post since the announcement of the contest.
      Taking to his Instagram story this morning, AJ shared the well-known Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas meme featuring main character CJ.
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      In the meme, CJ says: “Ah s**t, here we go again.”
      Joshua, 34, wrote “8/3/23” underneath the meme – seemingly alluding to the date for his clash with the Cameroonian clubber.
      It’s more than likely, however, that the pair will throw down on March 9th as the eighth is a Friday.
      Boxing fans were quick to react to AJ’s post, with one commenting: “On a Friday?”
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      Another said: “What happened to not being interested in Ngannou and rather be[ing a] world champion?”
      And another said: “Easy nights work to set up a big 2024 for AJ LETS GOOO.”
      One remarked: “Fact he’s gonna get maybe 50 million quid for this fight is mental.”
      Another chimed in: “Here we go again to make some f***ing money!”
      Former UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou announced himself to boxing fans around the world last October with a stunning display against Tyson Fury.
      ‘The Predator’ shocked the world with an incredible performance in his first professional boxing match, in which he DROPPED Fury.
      Fury’s blushes were saved thanks to a split decision verdict, although the rise in his stock made Ngannou the real winner of the night.
      Francis Ngannou dropped Tyson Fury in their Saudi showdown last OctoberCredit: GETTY
      Boxing fans are still digesting Joshua’s decision to throw down with Professional Fighters League pounder Ngannou.
      But long-time promoter Hearn revealed last week the fight could come to fruition if a showdown with mandatory IBF title challenger Filip Hrgovic couldn’t be made.
      He told iFL TV: “Right now, we have three fights that we’re in discussions for.
      “They’re all big and that doesn’t involve Deontay Wilder for March. Our aim, and they’ve expressed this is to fight the winner of Fury-Usyk.
      “That’s all we want to do, obviously there’s the Hrgovic fight out there for the world heavyweight title.
      “There’s a Francis Ngannou fight out there which would be absolutely colossal.
      “There’s other heavyweights as well, there’s a Zhang fight possible as well with Queensberry.”
      Hearn was critical of Ngannou’s skillset ahead of his clash with Fury, saying: “If you watch him on the pads.
      Francis Ngannou shocked fight fans with his display against Tyson FuryCredit: REUTERS
      “I don’t want to be disrespectful.
      “But there is absolutely no way in the world that Francis Ngannou could win even a Southern Area title.
      “Johnny Fisher is our guy, Southern Area champion.
      “Johnny Fisher vs Ngannou is a total mismatch, Fisher would have him out of there in a round.”
      But after watching him bamboozle Fury, he said: “I can’t believe what we were watching.
      “A complete novice in everybody’s book just beat Tyson Fury. Ngannou won that fight.
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      “He dropped him. I mean, they did very little in the back end of the fight.
      “But Fury looked like … you’re talking about the lineal heavyweight champion of the world.” More

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      Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou tale of the tape: How the two heavyweight boxers compare ahead of March blockbuster

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA will be back in the ring later this year against the surprise package of 2023 – Francis Ngannou.The former two-time unified heavyweight champion will continue his career rebuild with a lucrative Saudi showdown with the MMA man-mountain.
      Anthony Joshua will be back in action in MarchCredit: MATCHROOM BOXING
      AJ will be back in action against former UFC heavyweight champion Francis NgannouCredit: GETTY
      The pair will clash in Saudi Arabia on March 9Credit: INSTAGRAM@ANTHONYJOSHUA
      Promoter Eddie Hearn announced the shock deal early on Saturday morning but stopped short of revealing the date for the fight.
      SunSport, however, understands the Riyadh rumble has been earmarked for March 9 – the date initially reserved for AJ’s now dead-in-the-water clash with Deontay Wilder.
      Former UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou shocked the world last October with a virtuoso display against WBC heavyweight champ Tyson Fury, who he dropped in the third round of their “Battle of the Baddest”.
      The combat sports world is abuzz with predictions for The Predator’s shock opponent for his ring return.
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      So SunSport thought it’d only be right to break down all the pre-fight numbers ahead of their March meeting.
      Age
      Father Time is on the side of beloved Brit Joshua in his clash with the Cameroonian clubber.
      Joshua turned 34 last October, while Ngannou celebrated his 37th birthday a month before he locked horns with Fury.
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      Physical
      Both men are absolute mountains, there’s no doubt about that.
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      But AJ – who went 3-0 last year with wins over Jermaine Franklin, Robert Helenius and Otto Wallin – is the taller of the musclebound duo.
      The Watford warrior stands at 6’6 in comparison to Ngannou’s 6’4 stature.
      Ngannou is, however, the heavier of the pair having weighed 19 st 4lb for his clash with Fury.
      Joshua, meanwhile, weighed in nearly two stone lighter than Ngannou for his clash with Wallin – tipping the scales at 17st 9lb.
      The duo’s respective reaches are virtually identical, with Ngannou edging out the battle with 83-inch-extending arms in comparison to Joshua’s 82-inch reach.
      Anthony Joshua is the bigger man of the duo – standing at a whopping 6’6Credit: GETTY
      Cameroonian clubber Ngannou is the heavier of the pairCredit: AFP
      Records
      Joshua has more career fights to his name than Ngannou, taking to the ring 30 times as a professional.
      AJ has registered a whopping 24 stoppages and only tasted defeat three times, two of which came at the hands of Oleksandr Usyk.
      Ngannou has a combined record of 21 fights in boxing and MMA and has picked up 12 knockouts in his 17 wins.
      He has four defeats to his name, the last of which was controversially inflicted on him by Fury.

      Anthony Joshua has knocked out 24 of 28 his career opponentsCredit: Reuters
      Francis Ngannou has 12 brutal knockout wins on his resumeCredit: GETTY More

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      Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou: Date, TV channel, live stream and card info for huge Saudi crossover bout

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      EDDIE HEARN has confirmed that Anthony Joshua will take on MMA legend Francis Ngannou in his next fight.The bout is expected to be a ten-round boxing match between the two-time former heavyweight champion and the ex-UFC title holder and is another coup for Saudi dealmaker Turki Al-Sheikh.

      Anthony Joshua beat Otto Wallin last time outCredit: REUTERS
      AJ recently overcame tricky southpaw Otto Wallin on the blockbuster bill in Saudi Arabia on December 23rd.
      Before last month’s epic card, Joshua was expected to fight long-term rival Deontay Wilder after his meeting with the Swede.
      But any hopes of a deal went up in smoke after the Bronze Bomber was on the end of a shock defeat to Joseph Parker in Saudi Arabia.
      Ngannou raised many eyebrows in the world of boxing following his stunning debut against Tyson Fury in October 2023.
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      Many thought the UFC legend got the better of the Gypsy King on the night, but the heavyweight champion was victorious by way of split decision.
      When is Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou?

      Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou is expected to take place in March 2024.
      An official date is yet to be revealed but check back soon, as SunSport will have all the information you need ahead of the huge bout.
      The crossover clash will take place in Saudi Arabia.

      What TV channel is Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou on and can it be live streamed?

      TV details for Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou have not been announced, but it’s likely that the fight will be broadcast on DAZN.
      Eddie Hearn has revealed a press conference will take place on January 15th in London which will reveal further information.

      Undercard
      No other fights on the Joshua vs Ngannou card have been announced yet, but check back soon as SunSport will have all the details.
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