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      My boxing career feels like a prison sentence even when I win – Anthony Joshua got it spot on

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      HAMZAH SHEERAZ is treating his boxing career as a jail sentence — with Anthony Joshua in the cell next door.The Ilford-born middleweight, 25, faces Dominican Carlos Adames in Riyadh on Saturday, with the WBC crown and a step closer to freedom at stake.Hamzah Sheeraz faces Carlos Adames in RiyadhCredit: GettyIt has been a rocky road for the Londoner, whose dad was in and out of jail, which meant his mum raised Sheeraz and his two younger siblings almost single-handedly.When the 21-0 ace was reminded that AJ once compared boxing to a stretch behind bars, Sheeraz laughs that even the good days are like being banged up.He said: “AJ isn’t wrong. Even after you have won a fight, it is only like being in a cat-D prison.“It’s like I am still on tag and have to be at home at certain times. The way AJ put it into perspective is spot-on.READ MORE IN BOXING“I never really looked at it like that before.”Despite his dedication to his mum — who sold her jewellery at times when former Gloucestershire cricketer Kamran was locked up — Sheeraz has flown the nest to help realise his dream.Training camps are held in California, where he and American coach Ricky Funez have formed a brilliant bond. And his downtime is split between Dubai and Saudi Arabia, where he hopes to be crowned this weekend.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSWith a huge family and a proud British-Pakistani community pulling him in all directions, home visits are becoming shorter and the comforts are being craved. Despite squeezing his 6ft 3in frame into 11st 7lb, Sheeraz said: “I miss fish and chips.’Greedy Belly has been my best opponent’ – Oleksandr Usyk reveals how he really feels about Tyson Fury “I don’t want to miss Arsenal winning loads of titles and trophies in the next few years.“I thought I had time to catch up with the family after the last fight but it was probably only two days and then I was off again. I don’t mean to sound harsh but that was enough!“All my family understand the vision and for the next five to seven years I really need to capitalise on my opportunities and give 100 per cent to my craft.”Barring a surprise 2023 sparring session with pop star Justin Bieber and a few verbals with Chris Eubank Jr, Sheeraz swerves the limelight.He knows he could command bigger purses and get more attention by playing up for the cameras.But he added: “I know a lot of fighters say ‘I let my fists do the talking’ — but I am the perfect example of doing that.“When my fists do the talking, they also put bums on seats. I don’t have to talk s**t and then win a boring fight.READ MORE SUN STORIES“My sole objective when I get in the ring is to knock them out. Not just win.“That is why I am getting the right attention and the right fights.”Sheeraz has middleweight world titles in his sightsCredit: Getty More

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      Zhilei Zhang vs Agit Kabayel: Start time, TV channel, live stream, undercard for clash on Beterbiev vs Bivol 2 card

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      ZHILEI ZHANG and Agit Kabayel meet in a HUGE clash for the vacant WBC heavyweight championship in Saudi Arabia.Zhang comes into this bout off the back of another huge win in Saudi Arabia, against Deontay Wilder in June last year.Zhilei Zhang (left) looks to build momentum after beating Deontay WilderCredit: GettyZhilei Zhang vs Agit Kabayel both look to win the WBC heavyweight championshipCredit: PAKabayel is yet to be defeated as a professional fighter, but his last five fights have been over a period almost two years longer than Zhang’s last five.The pair come into this fight as serious players in the heavyweight scene.When is Zhilei Zhang vs Agit Kabayel?Zhilei Zhang vs Agit Kabayel is set to take place on Saturday, February 22.The fight is expected to start between 6-7pm GMT.Zhang and Kabayel are on the undercard of the fight between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol, which kicks off from 4pm.The fight will take place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.What TV channel is Zhilei Zhang vs Agit Kabayel on and can it be live streamed?Zhilei Zhang vs Agit Kabayel will be shown live on DAZN PPV, TNT Sports Box Office and Sky Sports Box Office..Coverage gets underway from 4pm GMT.Read more BoxingFull cardArtur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol for the IBF, IBO, WBC and WBO light-heavyweight titlesDaniel Dubois vs Joseph Parker for the IBF heavyweight titleShakur Stevenson vs Floyd Schofield for the WBC lightweight titleCarlos Adames vs Hamzah Sheeraz for the WBC middleweight titkeVergil Ortiz Jr vs Israil Madrimov for the interim WBC heavyweight titleZhilei Zhang vs Agit Kabayel for the vacant WBC heavyweight titleJoshua Buatsi vs Callum Smith for the interim WBO light-heavyweight titleBradley Rea vs Constantino Nanga More

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      Inside Jake Paul’s amazing body transformation, from scrawny YouTuber to beefy boxing heavyweight

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      JAKE PAUL has taken the boxing world by storm after literally transforming into a heavyweight star in just a few years.The social media motormouth began his journey in the sport in 2018 in a white-collar match against English YouTuber Deji Olatunji.Jake Paul, right, seen with brother Logan in 2016, when he cut a slimmer figureCredit: Getty – ContributorFor Paul’s debut fight in 2018 he weighed just 181lbCredit: ReutersIn 2019, Paul shows off his smaller frame before embarking on a pro boxing careerCredit: Getty – ContributorIn 2020, he competed in his first professional fight against AnEsonGib.While the only blemish on his record is defeat to Tommy Fury in 2023.Last year, he fought Mike Tyson that streamed live on Netflix to 100million viewers – winning by a unanimous decision.It means he boasts a very credible 11-1 record since he began his journey.Read more Jake Paul newsThe Jake that started this quest has also undergone an incredible body transformation.From skinny YouTuber to a heavyweight Goliath, here’s how Paul has changed through the years.Making his debutIn 2018, Paul defeated fellow influencer and KSI’s brother Olatunji by technical knockout in the 5th round.But, he cut a far leaner figure then.Most read in BoxingThe 6ft 1in fighter reportedly weighed in at around 181 pounds – and was a lean, mean, fighting machine.Jake Paul renovates boxing gym in Puerto Rico for charityThat fight in Manchester was the lowest he’s ever weighed.Heavier specimenTwo years later, Paul returned to the ring for his first pro fight against AnEsonGib.It was a cruiserweight contest, and the American made light work of the friend of the Sidemen – knocking him out in round one in Miami, Florida.It was a bout that lasted barely two minutes.Incredibly, Paul had put on nearly 10 pounds more of muscle – and the picture difference is very evident. He clocked in at 190 pounds.In 2020, Paul was sparring with his brother Logan and began to look leanCredit: Social Media – Refer to SourcePaul celebrates victory against AnEsonGib in his debut pro fightCredit: GettyFound his fighting weightFor his bouts against Tyron Woodley in 2021, Paul kept his weight to that same level he fought AnEsonGib with.Again, he was around the 190 pound mark – slightly heavier than the former UFC champion.Paul was bigger and better than his opponent, utilising his power to beat Woodley twice.Their first fight came to a split decision, while the second was a 6th round knockout.For his bouts against Tyron Woodley, Paul hit the 190 pound mark in weightCredit: GettyComing back downLooking for more agility against Anderson Silva, Paul actually dropped some pounds.He came down to around 186 pounds, the same as Silva – surely with the belief it would give him more speed.And he wasn’t wrong, either.Paul outboxed his rival – winning by unanimous decision.Although he cut a leaner figure, he was certainly as ripped as ever in 2022.Paul was muscular but ripped at 186 pounds in prep to defeat Anderson Silva in 2022Credit: GettyTaking on FuryAstonishingly, Paul came down more for his next fight against Tommy Fury in 2023, when it seemed possible he would bulk up.He was nearer the fighting weight from his debut all the way back in 2018 – this time tipping the scales at around 183 pounds.Again, he was hoping for a more mobile body shape to help him deal with Fury’s speed.It was his first and only loss, by split decision, and it encouraged him to beef up again.In 2023, Paul got down to 183 pounds to face off against Tommy FuryCredit: AFPSlightly heavier for DiazCertainly, Paul was already reaping the benefits of regular gym work in 2023.At this point he was all muscle, and ahead of the taunting of UFC legend Nate Diaz was expected to come in heavier than the MMA fighter.And needless to say he did, weighing in at 185 pounds – although he needed to use a towel to make weight.Diaz weighed exactly the same, which was as heavy as he’s ever been before a fight.Paul was the victor by unanimous decision after 10 hard-fought rounds.Jake Paul gained an extra two pounds before defeating Nate Diaz on points in 2023Credit: Gettyread more sport featuresCareer-highIn 2023, The Problem Child hit a career-high weight before taking on Ryan Bourland.The bout took place in Puerto Rico and lasted just the one round.No surprises that TKO’d his opponent in the opener, given his whopping weight.Weighing at almost 200 pounds, he had plenty of might behind him with every punch.Extensive gym work and a high-protein diet helped him bulk up for the occasion.Paul has worked hard in the gym to gain muscle mass over the yearsCredit: Instagram @mostvaluablepromotionsAgainst Ryan Bourland in 2024, he nearly hit the 200 pound markCredit: Getty’Iron Paul’Last time out, Paul fought Mike Tyson in an epic event on Netflix.He made short work of the much-older competitor, however it did go the distance.Paul was declared victor by unanimous decision back in November.But what was more impressive was his gargantuan size.Incredibly, he came in at 227 pounds – which piuts him safely in the heavyweight category.READ MORE SUN STORIESThat means from 2018 to today, Paul’s had a weight swing of 45 pounds.And doesn’t he look well for it?Today’s Paul, seen before his Mike Tyson fight, is now jacked at 227 poundsCredit: Getty More

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      Mike Tyson forced to release statement after Jake Paul’s now-retracted claim he was suffering from Parkinson’s

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      BOXING legend Mike Tyson has denied he is suffering from Parkinson’s disease – after a now-retracted claim from Jake Paul. The Problem Child beat Iron Mike in November with a unanimous points victory in their eight-round boxing bout.Jake Paul appeared to claim Mike Tyson was cured of Parkinson’s by psychedelic drugsCredit: GettyThe YouTuber made the unsubstantiated suggestion on a Kick live streamCredit: XTyson, 58, overcame various health scares in the lead-up to the fight.The former heavyweight world champion even admitted he “almost died” and required “eight blood transfusions” last June.An ulcer issue caused the initial fight date to be postponed to November.Tyson was able to step into the ring in Dallas – although he struggled to cope with his opponent 30 years his junior.READ MORE ON BOXINGPaul appeared to make the wild allegation that Tyson was struggling with Parkinson’s over the weekend. Speaking to Adin Ross on a Kick live stream, the YouTuber, 28, claimed: “Ayahuasca is really good for your brain as well. “And same with toad. Toad cured Tyson’s Parkinson’s so that he could come back and fight.”Asked how toad is taken, Paul added: “You smoke it.”Most read in BoxingFollowing the claim, Tyson’s representatives denied that the former heavyweight world champion has Parkinson’s disease. A spokesperson told TMZ: “Mike is happy and perfectly healthy. Mike Tyson doesn’t hesitate when asked who was most powerful puncher in boxing “He doesn’t have Parkinson’s or any other illness.”Paul himself took to X and claimed he “misspoke” during the livestream.He wrote: “Bruh…Mike Tyson didn’t have no Parkinsons..WTF. “Why the f*** is the internet so stupid for. I misspoke. “Meant he used toad to heal his pain. He has spoken about it many times. Just like I do. Just like many do.”According to the NHS, Parkinson’s is a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged over many years.It is caused by a loss of nerve cells which in turn leads to a reduction of the chemical dopamine and affects men slightly more than women, especially those over 50.The neurological condition can lead to various symptoms including involuntary shaking and tremors, slow movement, stiff rigidity of muscles, balance difficulties and memory problems. There is not currently a known cure for Parkinson’s disease although medication, physiotherapy and surgery can help relieve symptoms. Boxing legend Muhammad Ali was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 1984 aged 42 and lived with the condition until his death 32 years later in 2016.READ MORE SUN STORIESTyson was paid around £16million for the Paul fight, which was shown to over 100 million viewers on Netflix.The Baddest Man on the Planet, 58, admitted last month he has still not fully recovered from the bout. Everything you need to know about Parkinson’sParkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition, meaning that it causes problems in the brain and gets worse over time. It affects around 153,000 people in the UK. People with Parkinson’s don’t have enough of the chemical dopamine because some of the nerve cells that make it have stopped working. This can cause a range of more than 40 symptoms, but the three main ones are:Tremor (shaking)Slow movementRigidity (muscle stiffness)Other common signs include:Mild memory and thinking problemsTrouble sleepingIssues with balance PainAnxiety and depression Shuffling walk with very small steps Difficulty making facial expressions Loss of sense of smell Problems peeing Constipation The four main ways of managing Parkinson’s include medication, staying active, exploring occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech and language therapy, and monitoring symptoms. Source: Parkinson’s UK and NHS More

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      Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2: Start time, TV channel, live stream, undercard

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      ARTUR BETERBIEV and Dmitry Bivol rematch for the unified WBC, WBO, IBO and IBF light-heavyweight world championships.Artur Beterbiev was taken the distance for the first time in his career in his first bout with Dmitry Bivol, but won a majority decision to take all four titles.Artur Beterbiev went home with four titles in the first fightCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunDmitry Bivol looks for retribution against Artur BeterbievCredit: GettyBeterbiev’s promoter Bob Arum says the 40-year-old is not looking to repeat the distance fight, and is aiming to knock Bivol out.Bivol will sense his chance to take all four of the titles away from Beterbiev, having been the first fighter to take him the distance.When is Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2?Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol is set to take place on Saturday, February 22.The card starts from 4pm GMT on DAZN.Beterbiev and Bivol are expected to make their ring walks around 10pm GMT.The fight will take place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.What TV channel is Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2 on and can it be live streamed?Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol will be shown live on DAZN PPV, Sky Sports Box office and TNT Sports Box office.The event is available on pay-per-view for £19.99.Full cardArtur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol for the IBF, IBO, WBC and WBO light-heavyweight titlesDaniel Dubois vs Joseph Parker for the IBF heavyweight titleShakur Stevenson vs Floyd Schofield for the WBC lightweight titleCarlos Adames vs Hamzah Sheeraz for the WBC middleweight titkeVergil Ortiz Jr vs Israil Madrimov for the interim WBC heavyweight titleZhilei Zhang vs Agit Kabayel for the interim WBC heavyweight titleJoshua Buatsi vs Callum Smith for the interim WBO light-heavyweight titleBradley Rea vs Constantino Nanga More

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      ‘Do not breathe out’ say fans as Apollonia Llewellyn risks wardrobe malfunction in busty red dress for Valentine’s Day

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      APOLLONIA Llewellyn stunned fans in a busty red dress on Valentine’s Day.However, she risked a wardrobe malfunction on the night out that left fans warning her, “Do not breathe out”.Apollonia Llewellyn put on an eye-popping display on Valentine’s DatCredit: https://www.instagram.com/apolloniallewellyn/Former Misfits Boxing ring girl Apollonia could barely contain her assets in a red dressCredit: https://www.instagram.com/apolloniallewellyn/The former Misfits Boxing ring girl regularly shares her glam looks on social media with her followers.And usually nothing is left to the imagination – with the buxom blonde often struggling to keep her prized assets under wraps.On Valentine’s Day, Apollonia donned a tight pleather outfit that hugged her every curve.It could barely contain her bosom as she posed for a snap shared on Instagram of a trip to New York.Read more on ApolloniaShe captioned the sexy photo: “Valentines in the City.”Unsurprisingly, it drove her fans wild – who couldn’t help but leave their thoughts in the comment section.One wrote: “Do not breath out.”A second posted: “Red looks good on you.”Most read in BoxingA third shared: “OMG gorgeous.”Apollonia Llewellyn puts on busty display as ring girl spills out of tight top and fans label her ‘wonderful’While a fourth added: “Breathtaking.”Apollonia has amassed a following of over seven million people across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok.She spends more than six months a year flying all over the world including the US, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia for magazine shoots and brand collaborations with big names including PLT, Boohoo, Shein, Fashion Nova and Ann Summers.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: INSTAGRAMConor McGregor was among 8,000 fans who enjoyed this see-through lacy outfitCredit: INSTAGRAMThousands of Apollonia’s fans enjoyed the view on the ring girl’s holiday to New YorkCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia braved the snow in the Lake DistrictCredit: InstagramApollonia really enjoyed this bowl of pasta on her summer holiday to SantoriniCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia invited fans to ‘sit and stare’ at this picture, and thousands took her up on the invitationCredit: INSTAGRAMFans were worried Apollonia’s top had shrunk in the wash as she enjoyed this hearty breakfastCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia’s followers were in awe of the stunner’s new hairdo as she wowed in a tiny yellow bikiniCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia sent a cheeky message to her fans as she posed in this glamorous see-through numberCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia told fans ‘no caption needed’ as she squeezed into this skin-tight see-through playsuitCredit: INSTAGRAM More

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      ‘Somebody will go to sleep’ – Francis Ngannou calls out former heavyweight boxing king as he reveals next career move

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      FRANCIS NGANNOU is ready to return to boxing and has his eyes on a lucrative bout with a former heavyweight champ.Ngannou, 38, dipped his toes into boxing for the first time in 2023, when he pushed Tyson Fury to his limits in a controversial split decision defeat.Francis Ngannou has revealed who he wants to fight nextCredit: ReutersNgannou had a stunning boxing debut as he pushed Tyson Fury to his limits in 2023Credit: GettyThe crossover fight left the boxing world stunned with many fans and experts feeling Ngannou had actually beaten the Gypsy King.That set up another sensational bout with Anthony Joshua, a fight that didn’t follow the same trend and instead saw Ngannou knocked around the ring by AJ in a second round KO.But after almost a year out of the sport and a brief return to MMA, Ngannou is ready to glove up and return to the boxing ring.And the Predator has found his next prey, setting his sights on a head-to-head with Deontay Wilder.READ MORE IN BOXINGSpeaking to Sportsbook Review, Ngannou teased the heavyweight fight that would see two of combat sports’ heaviest hitters come to blows.He said: “I will do boxing next, [I’m passionate about fighting Deontay Wilder] because there’s an 80 per cent chance that somebody will go to sleep. It will be one or the other.”Maybe not in his past two fights, but Deontay Wilder is known as a guy that knocks everybody out or tries to knock you out.”I’m going against that guy, and I myself can knock someone out. Deep inside me there is a little bit of ego, like I know I hit harder.Most read in BoxingNgannou wants to fight Deontay WilderCredit: GettyCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”I’m saying from my experience that we will have that ego that we both want to prove ‘no, it’s me [who hits harder].”Who is the biggest hitter between you and Deontay? Those sorts of conversations are popping around a little bit and even though you think you don’t care about it, it sticks somewhere in your mind.”Derek Chisora spotted with horror swollen eye after brutal Otto Wallin fight as he meets up with Nigel Farage The pair have already been rumoured to be in negotiations over a two-fight deal, in what would be an exciting bout.Wilder hasn’t fought since June when he was beaten by Zhilei Zhang in Riyadh.In fact the Bronze Bomber is down on confidence in the ring, winning just one of his last five fights since February 2020.Wilder, who held the WBC heavyweight title from 2015 until 2020, would bring huge commercial value to the fight that would likely line both fighter’s pockets with a pretty penny for their efforts. More

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      Gutted Jack Catterall blows world title dream in split decision loss to Arnold Barboza in front of ringside Luke Littler

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      JACK CATTERALL blew his world title dreams in front of darts world champ Luke ‘The Nuke’ Littler with a loss to Arnold Barboza.The 31-year-old Chorley southpaw – who was robbed of 2022 undisputed glory – looked like landing a home decision.Jack Catterall saw his world title dream crumble with defeat to Arnold BarbozaCredit: GettyThe ace lost via a split decision in ManchesterCredit: GettyDarts star Luke Littler sat ring-side with Eddie Hearn for the spectacleCredit: GettyCatterall had plenty to say about Barboza’s controversial win afterwardsCredit: GettyBut he failed to land anything explosive in front of the 18-year-old arrows ace and lost out on split decision.The judges at the Co-Op arena in Manchester called it: 115-113 Catterall, 115-113 Barboza and 115-113 Barboza.Catterall banked the opener with clever counter combinations when the Mexican-American barged in.The 33-year-old landed a pair of eye-catching rights in the third, when Catterall’s waiting game worked against him.READ MORE IN BOXINGCatterall’s crisp one-twos cooled the visitor’s momentum at the start of the fourth.But Barboza kept pressuring him and pushing the Brit backwards and nicked the fifth by being on the front foot.Catterall had a mare in the seventh and was wobbled right at the end of the round and the tide started turning against him.A left hook was Catterall’s best punch of round eight. Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSYet Barboza’s industriousness should have been impressing the judges.El Gato’s crowd purred when a left backhand from their hero smacked right into the middle of Barboza’s forehead.’Greedy Belly has been my best opponent’ – Oleksandr Usyk reveals how he really feels about Tyson Fury Barboza’s backside met the canvas with a thud in the tenth.But referee Steve Gray rightly called it an accidental trip.The final stanza was boxed on a knife edge and both tough men celebrated at the last bell before the officials added up the scorecards and Barboza landed the bullseye.Catterall said: “Tricky fight, no complaints. I want to see him go on and win the world title now.”But I’ll be back in the gym on Monday”. More