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    Jake Paul bizarrely CRAWLS into final face-off for Andre August fight as fans predict ‘YouTube boxing hype is dying’

    JAKE PAUL bizarrely crawled into his final face-off with Andre August.The pair are set to do battle in Orlando, Florida tonight.
    Jake Paul crawled into his face-off with Andre August
    He then squared up to his opponent
    And Paul, who is nicknamed The Maverick, decided to enter his final face-off with August in uncoventional style.
    He got down on his hands and crawled along the stage before squaring up to his opponent.
    The YouTuber-turned-boxer, who is known for his smack talk, then unleashed a barrage in August’s face.
    Fans took aim at Paul for his behaviour with many arguing it harms the sport of boxing.
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    One said: “Embarrassing for boxing. Thankfully, the YouTube boxing hype is dying.”
    Another added: “The gimmick needs to stop.”
    A third wrote: “So cringe man!”
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    And another commented: “Dude’s a clown.”
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    Paul, 26, recently continued his trash talk of Conor McGregor, claiming he went from calling out the former UFC champion to becoming a bigger name than the Irishman.
    He said: “A fight between me and McGregor would be massive, entertaining and fun. I would beat his ass but he won’t fight me.
    “At this point you can see how it went from me calling him out and that seeming crazy to me being bigger in the sport than he is and him knowing my skill level is greater than his in such a short amount time. Life is crazy.” More

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    Boxing ring girl Apollonia Llewellyn stuns in tiny bikini as fans say ‘need this as my phone wallpaper’

    APOLLONIA LLEWELLYN left fans stunned with her latest bikini beach snap.The boxing ring girl is no stranger to sharing saucy photos on social media and can often be seen in a bikini.
    Apollonia Llewellyn left fans stunned with her latest bikini snap
    She showed off her flawless body on an LA beach
    Apollonia is a ring girl for Misfits boxing
    Apollonia, 24, spends a lot of time in LA and shared some photos from a recent visit.
    She dazzled in a black and white bikini that left her 575,000 followers almost lost for words.
    The model captioned the post: “It’s bikini szn all year 👀”
    One fan replied saying: “Looking amazing boo.”
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    Another added: “Need this as my phone wallpaper 😍”
    A third wrote: “Wonderful Woman! Beautiful ❤️😍🔥”
    And another commented: “You look stunning Apollonia! 😍”
    Apollonia recently risked an Instagram ban by posing in a pink crop top and matching underwear which showed why she is nicknamed ‘Barbi’.
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    She also wowed in a recent trip to Beverly Hills where she wore a low-cut black top with no bra and bottoms.
    Meanwhile, another daring snap saw her almost pose completely nude while in a bathtub.
    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
    Apollonia shows off her jet setting lifestyle onlineCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn More

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    Anthony Joshua admits to grieving after Oleksandr Usyk losses and realising dream ‘won’t happen anymore’

    ANTHONY JOSHUA admitted he may never become undisputed heavyweight champion after a period of grieving following his losses to Oleksandr Usyk.Joshua came up short against Usyk twice – firstly in 2021 when he lost via unanimous decision and then in 2022 following a split-decision defeat.
    Anthony Joshua admitted he may never become undisputed championCredit: Getty
    Joshua went through a period of grieving after losing two straight fights vs UsykCredit: Getty

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    AJ is now set to face Otto Wallin on December 23 and a victory could set up a dream bout with Deontay Wilder, provided the American also beats Joseph Parker on the same card.
    The winner of that tasty heavyweight battle could then go on to lock horns with the victor of the undisputed superfight between the undefeated pair of Tyson Fury and Usyk on February 17.
    But the 34-year-old understands he may have to wait six years before he can regain the WBO, WBA, IBO and IBF belts he lost to the Ukrainian superstar, as the titles will split after the Cat battles Fury.
    Joshua told TNT Sports when asked if he feels he could still be a challenger for the undisputed title: “I used to, but it won’t happen anymore.
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    “I think it is because of the reality, because what will happen is that Usyk and Fury are in a position to compete for the undisputed.
    “And once they compete for the undisputed, the belts will get split up again.
    “And I feel [it] will probably take me about maybe five to six years to go through and get all the belts and beat all the independent champions.
    “And that will probably take me until I’m 40 or 41, before I do that again. So I’m just like, it’s probably not in my time frame.”
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    Joshua then opened up on a “grieving” period he went through after his second loss to Usyk last year.
    The British star broke down in tears during an emotional post-match press conference.
    Looking back on that moment, Joshua added: “Yeah you saw it after that [Usyk fight].
    “Because if I weren’t in the undisputed race anymore, I wanted to be champion so that was like a massive, like, I don’t know how to explain it but something comes over you but it’s just passion.
    “Passion, a lot of emotion. Yeah, a lot of emotion. So, now I’ve got over that.
    “It’s not part of my plan anymore. So what’s next I could aim to become champion.” More

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    I fought Canelo Alvarez and suffered FOUR face fractures… but Mexican star did not punch as hard as rival world champ

    BILLY JOE SAUNDERS was left with FOUR face fractures in defeat to Canelo Alvarez – but it was still not the hardest he has been hit. The two-division champion has not returned since Canelo handed him a brutal first career loss in May 2021.
    Canelo Alvarez left Billy Joe Saunders with four face fractureCredit: Getty
    An uppercut in round eight saw Saunders unable to continue after his eye was left black and blue.
    But amazingly, the 2008 Olympian claimed David Lemiuex was a harder puncher than the Mexican superstar.
    He said on the “Keep A LukeOut” podcast: “I’ll be honest, when I was in there with him, I was expecting so much more.
    “I remember being in there, it might have been round five and we were [fighting on the] inside and I remember grabbing him and walking him back.
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    “I’m not a one-punch knockout man but when it comes to tangling someone up and pushing a pulling, I am very, very good at that, that is one of my best weapons.
    “I remember tying him up and pushing him back and I remember thinking ‘you know what, I am just going to put my hand up here’, a bit of kidology like ‘go on, go on [hit me]’.
    “I was waiting to get hit like I did against David Lemiuex, when I boxed him, I tested some power on my arm and I thought, ‘F*** me’.
    “I’ve never felt anyone punch as hard as he punches.”
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    Canelo, 33, would go onto unify the 168lb division as undisputed champion.
    He remains king of the super-middleweights having beaten Jermell Charlo, 33, in September.
    Meanwhile Saunders, 34, revealed he is preparing for a comeback having returned to training.
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    Jake Paul vs Andre August betting offer: Get Jake Paul at 35/1 to win fight with Betfair

    SOCIAL MEDIA sensation Jake Paul is back in the boxing ring in the early hours of Saturday morning to face Andre August in his toughest assignment to date.The ‘Problem Child’ is still a very warm favourite to claim victory though, but bookmakers Betfair are marking the occasion with a truly unbeatable price boost.
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    Tommy Fury shows off bulging biceps in tank top – but Instagram post is instantly hijacked by KSI fans

    TOMMY FURY revealed he is “ready for another massive year” – but his Instagram post was hijacked by KSI fans. Fury ends the year with two huge boxing wins having beaten Jake Paul and KSI in massive pay-per-view bouts.
    Tommy Fury revealed he is ‘ready for another massive year’Credit: Instagram
    The boxer and reality TV star showed off his bulging bicepsCredit: Instagram
    He edged past American Paul, 26, via split-decision in Saudi Arabia to emerge with bragging rights after two years of feuding.
    And it set him up with another celebrity blockbuster bout this time against KSI, 30, in Manchester.
    Fury, 24, walked away again victorious over six rounds but he did so controversially with the result still being appealed by KSI.
    Having beaten YouTube’s two biggest boxing stars, Fury posted on Instagram: “Ready for another massive year.”
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    But the snap, where he showed off his bulging biceps, was subject to trolling from KSI’s fans.
    One posted: “Massive year? Bro you lost to KSI. You’re not a Fury.”
    Another goaded: “You lost to KSI pal.”
    One mocked: “You lost.”
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    Another said: “KSI won.”
    The abuse should come as little shock after KSI instructed his fans to “berate” Fury after he made his return to YouTube.
    He said in a video: “Let’s keep reminding Tommy that he didn’t win that fight.
    “Under his Instagram posts, Twitter posts or anything that he posts online.
    “And if you see him publicly, you can berate him as well and remind him that he didn’t win.”
    Fury was also shown support on his social media as KSI’s fuming fan base were mocked.
    Let’s keep reminding Tommy that he didn’t win that fight. Under his Instagram posts, Twitter posts or anything that he posts online.KSI speaking on his YouTube channel
    One said: “Incoming KSI fans crying about the loss.”
    Another added: “Get ready for the crying KSI fans who saying you lost.”
    One joked: “Let’s go champ!!! So many KSI fans crying he lost haha.”
    KSI is taking time away from boxing having lost the first stage in his appeal.
    Fury meanwhile is now in talks for an exhibition with 54-year-old boxing legend Roy Jones Jr.
    It comes amid ongoing rumours of a split with fiancee Molly-Mae Hague.
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    Their relationship came under scrutiny after Fury was seen in a club with other partygoers including rap superstar Chris Brown.
    But it appears their love is still going strong after Molly liked his post, shutting any speculation of a rift between them.
    Tommy Fury controversially beat KSI on pointsCredit: Splash More

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    Anthony Joshua fires warning at ‘fat slob’ Tyson Fury and gives his verdict of Gypsy King’s fight with Francis Ngannou

    ANTHONY JOSHUA has continued laying in to Tyson Fury as he prepares to fight Otto Wallin on December 23.Joshua, 34, told TNT Sports’ YouTube boxing channel that he has been unimpressed with Fury’s physical condition in recent months.
    Anthony Joshua has labelled Tyson Fury a ‘fat slob’Credit: Getty
    Ngannou knocked Fury down during their boutCredit: AFP
    He said Fury looked like a “fat slob” in his exhibition bout with Francis Ngannou which many felt Fury was second best in.
    He told TNT: “He just looked like a flat slob that can’t fight. He says that bodybuilders can’t fight, but he got smacked up by one.
    “I’ve always wanted to get in the ring with him. He does a lot of talking, calls me a bodybuilder and stuff, but I want to marvel at the African power – he’s a bodybuilder, steps in and smacks him up for me.
    It comes after he used Tyson Fury’s favourite insult against him in an interview with Laura Woods.
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    He labelled Fury a “dosser” for his recent performance against UFC legend Ngannou.
    He told the TNT Sports Boxing Channel’s host: “If I call people dossers for certain things and the same thing happens to me, what does that make me?”
    Woods didn’t mince her words in her jokey reply to AJ, saying “a dosser” before briefly laughing.
    Joshua replied: “He’s a dosser ain’t he?”
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    Joshua has previously been reluctant to be drawn into a war of words with Fury but has now gone back on his plan not to engage with the “Gypsy King”.
    He told Woods: “Sometimes I think, ‘Should I just rip into this geezer and just call him every name under the sun?’
    “Or should I just leave him?”
    When asked to describe Fury in one word he labelled him a “diva”.
    He also maintained that he could “knock out” Fury if they were to finally make a fight happen.
    Joshua and Fury have come close to fighting a number of times but ultimately a fight never came to fruition.
    Joshua held the IBF, WBC and WBO titles during the prospective fight but has since lost them to Oleksandr Usyk – who Fury will fight to become undsputed heavyweight champion in February. More

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    Boxing fans can’t wait for Anthony Joshua and Wilder fight card after zombie-themed ‘best promo video EVER’ drops

    BOXING fans are buzzing for fright night after seeing the zombie-themed promotional video for Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder’s upcoming fights.The video hit social media and included an apocalyptic theme as it introduced the boxers on the fight card.
    Fans have loved the promo videoCredit: X @FrankWarren
    The video was titled ‘Day of Reckoning’Credit: X @FrankWarren
    Deontay Wilder and Frank Warren starred as zombies in a vanCredit: X @FrankWarren
    Anthony Joshua also got into characterCredit: X @FrankWarren
    Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua fight promoCredit: X @FrankWarren
    The promo, titled Day of Reckoning, features the likes of Joseph Parker, Wallin, Filip Hrgovic, Dmitry Bivol, Deontay Wilder and AJ.
    Wilder features as a zombie driving a van while he is joined by promoter Frank Warren in the passenger seat.
    AJ shows up as an undead monster signing a poster while his promoter Eddie Hearn smokes a cigar and ashes it on a dismembered head.
    The British boxer has another scene where he thuds his way down a set of stairs before sending a zombie’s head flying with a punch.
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    Meanwhile, Wilder and Warren continue to zoom around a post-apocalyptic world in their van.
    Warren shared the video on his Twitter page and wrote: “Probably the best promo I’ve ever been part of.
    “The day of reckoning is coming.”
    And fans were thrilled with the video as they flocked to social media to comment.
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    The full fight card for the nightCredit: Twitter @MichaelBensonn

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    One posted: “Really don’t know what I watched but f***ing class this is.”
    A second commented: “Best boxing promotional video I have seen. Agree with Frank on that!”
    A third said: “That is incredible.”
    AJ shared some pictures from behind the scenes on his social media.
    AJ showed off his make-upCredit: Instagram
    The boxer will be fighting Otto WallinCredit: Instagram
    The boxer’s pics showed him tucking into some food while in his zombie get-up.
    The detail of the make-up was incredible as AJ showed off his “bite” marks.
    Hearn also shared some snaps on his Instagram page.
    The promoter included a picture of himself in his zombie make-up as well as two of himself in character.
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    He wrote: “Acting debut for the “Day Of Reckoning” promo 😂 – amazing scenes.”
    Eddie Hearn embraced the zombie lookCredit: instagram @eddiehearn

    🥊 Joshua vs Wallin and Wilder vs Parker will be shown live on DAZN PPV and TNT Sports Box Office in the UK on December 23. More