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    Laura Woods stuns in white outfit for Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou as fans call TNT Sports host ‘amazing’

    LAURA WOODS has stunned fans in a white outfit for Tyson Fury’s crossover fight with Francis Ngannou.The sports presenter is in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for the highly anticipated clash between the boxer and MMA fighter.
    Laura Woods opted for a classy white outfit for Fury v NgannouCredit: Laura Woods – Instagram @laurawoodsy
    The fight has been made a professional fight after a late rule change, meaning that the result will go on the fighter’s record.
    Woods, 36, will be working for TNT Sports during the fight and was in position ringside.
    She wowed her many fans as she posted a snap of herself in a white outfit.
    Woods was joined in the picture by former MMA star Dan Hardy and retired boxer Carl Frampton.
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    But fans were far more interested in Woods as they flocked to social media.
    One fan Tweeted: “Looking classy as always.”
    A second wrote: “My crush….cute smiles.”
    A third commented: “Very nice.”
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    The sports presenter is covering the fightCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
    Woods is a favourite among fansCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
    She has a large online followingCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
    She has 744k followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
    She has another 770k followers on TwitterCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
    A fourth said: “Look stunning Woodsy 👍🏼.”
    A fifth gushed: “Laura you look amazing as usual.”
    A sixth pined: “Laura you’re the baddest.”
    Fury and Ngannou’s ring walks are set to take place at 10.45pm with undercard fights happening before the main event.
    Woods recently left her followers brokenhearted after going public with her relationship with Love Island star Adam Collard.
    Woods often covers sporting eventsCredit: Getty
    She has regularly seen at boxing fightsCredit: Laura Wood / instagram
    In the summer she went to GlastonburyCredit: Instagram/@laurawoodsy
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    Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou commentators: Who is calling the action on TNT Sports?

    TYSON FURY and Francis Ngannou will finally settle their bitter feud TONIGHT – but fans have also been treated to an exciting commentary panel.The Gypsy King hasn’t competitively stepped foot in the four-sided-ring since his April 2022 KO against Dillian Whyte.
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    However, Fury, 34, is expected to put Ngannou to the sword as it will be the UFC legend’s official boxing debut.

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    SunSport understands Fury will make £65m for his first fight in the Middle East.
    It surpasses his highest career payday, believed to be around £26m for his knockout over Dillian Whyte, 35, in April 2022.
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    Meanwhile, Ngannou, 37, is set to take home £8m having walked out on the UFC to pursue the lucrative boxing switch.
    But commentary is what makes the fight even more exciting, and SunSport can reveal who will be on the panel tonight.
    Who is on commentary for Fury vs Ngannou?
    Popular figure Laura Woods was the host at the weigh-in and she is set to be TNT Sport’s main presenter for the Saudi showdown tonight too.
    Laura Woods often hosts events on TNT Sports such as Champions League matchesCredit: Getty
    Former two-weight champion and Northern Irish icon Carl Frampton will also be on the panel for Fury vs Ngannou.
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    And ex-MMA star Dan Hardy has been chosen to assist Woods and Frampton on commentary.
    What time is Fury vs Ngannou?
    Tyson Fury’s historic bout against Francis Ngannou will take place TONIGHT from approximately 10:45pm BST.
    However, this depends on the length of the undercard fights which gets underway from around 5:40pm BST.
    TNT Sports Box Office will be broadcasting the event in the UK while ESPN+ PPV have earned the right to stream the fight worldwide.
    Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou will go to war tonightCredit: AFP
    Who is on the Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou undercard?
    Before the huge fight at the top of the bill, fans will get the chance to see Fabio Wardley put his title on the line against David Adeleye.
    New Zealand icon Joseph Parker is all set to finally settle his bitter feud with Simon Kean.
    And boxing veteran Carlos Takam will be in action against Ilunga Makubu’s younger brother, Martin Bakole.
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    Full card below (subject to change):

    Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou
    Fabio Wardley vs. David Adeleye
    Joseph Parker vs. Simon Kean
    Arslanbek Makhmudov vs. Junior Anthony Wright
    Moses Itauma vs. Istvan Bernath
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    Tommy Fury agrees to fight boxing legend Roy Jones Jr, 54, on undercard of dad John’s bout with Mike Tyson

    TOMMY FURY has agreed to fight boxing legend Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition. Fury’s dad John has been chasing a bout against heavyweight icon Mike Tyson, who he named his other son after.
    Roy Jones Jr and Tommy Fury shook hands over a fightCredit: Boxing King Media
    So Jones wants to face Tommy on the undercard as the two struck a fight agreement.
    Jones, 54, said: “I said if your father fights Mike, me and you do the co-main event.”
    Tommy, 24, replied: “Hey, let’s do it.”
    Jones responded: “That would be out of this world, brother. If they fight, me and him on the undercard.
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    “That would be out of this world.”
    Jones only retired in 2018 but he has been back twice since, including a 2020 exhibition which he drew with Tyson, 57.
    The all-time great most recently lost on points in April to ex-UFC champion Anthony Pettis, 36.
    Tommy meanwhile is coming off two victories against YouTubers-turned boxers Jake Paul, 26, and KSI, 30.
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    He posed face to face with Jones and called to get an exhibition sealed with or without his dad and Iron Mike.
    Tommy said: “Let’s get this stuff made, regardless of if Mike and my dad don’t fight me and Roy Jones exhibition, why not?” More

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    Ebanie Bridges shares Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou prediction and tips Gypsy King to ‘box t**s off’ UFC legend

    EBANIE BRIDGES believes Tyson Fury will “box the t**s off” Francis Ngannou on Saturday night.The WBC heavyweight champion, 35, is the overwhelming favourite to beat Ngannou, 37, in style in Saudi Arabia.
    Tyson Fury takes on Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia on Saturday nightCredit: Reuters
    Ebanie Bridges has made her prediction for the fight
    And IBF bantamweight queen Bridges, 37, believes Fury will make light work of his MMA counterpart.
    Speaking to Daily Star Sport, she said: “What I’ve seen, it sounds like all he [Ngannou] has got is some power.
    “Tyson Fury is the best heavyweight in the world, I think he beats all of them.
    “So he’s not going to have a problem with a MMA fighter who’s never boxed before. Fury is really slick and strong and could probably knock him out.
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    “MMA guys can be tough though, they get elbows and knees and shins to the head. But boxing is a bit different.
    “I think Fury is going to box his t**s off.”
    Fury’s clash with Ngannou was originally due to be classed as an exhibition rather than a professional contest.
    But just hours before the fight, it was confirmed it is set to be a pro bout.
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    However, Fury’s WBC belt will not be on the line.
    This is due to Ngannou not being a valid challenger as he is making his professional debut.
    It is understood Fury will make around £65million for his crossover bout with Ngannou.
    He is then poised to earn £100m for two fights with Oleksandr Usyk.
    Both Fury and Usyk are unbeaten as professionals in a combined 55 bouts.
    There is still the possibility the clash could be pushed back to early 2024, but Fury has insisted this week that the plan is for it to go ahead on December 23.
    Inside the boxing star’s life away from the ring…
    She’s a regular at boxing and MMA’s glitziest eventsCredit: Instagram @ebanie_bridges
    She will next fight on December 9Credit: Instagram @ebanie_bridges
    She boasts 795k Instagram followersCredit: Instagram @ebanie_bridges
    Ebanie is a big Leeds United fanCredit: Instagram @ebanie_bridges
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    Boxing ring girl Apollonia Llewellyn leaves little to imagination in tiny bikini as fans call her ‘beautiful specimen’

    STUNNING ring girl Apollonia Llewelyn left little to the imagination with her latest Instagram share.The blonde beauty garnered attention when she appeared at Misfits Boxing.
    Apollonia Llewellyn squeezes into a bikini in her latest Instagram snapCredit: instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    Halloween-ready Apollonia is used to turning heads on social mediaCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
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    And she has continued to make even more fans on social media, thanks to a series of risqué photoshoots around the world.
    For her latest upload, Apollonia found herself in Santorini, Greece.
    She donned a trendy Off-White bikini, almost spilling out of her top half.
    Apollonia captioned the sexy snap: “It’s an off white thing.”
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    The bikini photo drew plenty of reactions from her followers online.
    One fan wrote: “Sexy.”
    A second commented: “Looking absolutely gorgeous.”
    A third posted: “You’re truly taking over right now.”
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    While a fourth added: “You beautiful specimen.”
    Most recently, Apollonia sent her fans into a frenzy when she previewed her Halloween outfit.
    The influencer dressed up as a strawberry. She captioned the snap: “He said he likes strawberries so I dressed up as one 🤷🏼‍♀️🍓”
    Fans on her Instagram went mad for her outfit in the comment section.
    One wrote: “Now I know why I love strawberries.”
    Another commented: “Looking absolutely gorgeous.”
    Apollonia shot to fame as a Misfits boxing ring girl, building a social media following off the back of her appearance.
    Her big break came when KSI fought Joe Fournier in May this year.
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    From there, she has got over 567,000 followers on Instagram.
    And on TikTok, she boasts even more with 701.6k followers.
    A glimpse inside Apollonia’s life…
    Busty Apollonia made her name as a ring girlCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    When KSI fought Joe Fournier at Misfits Boxing, Apolloinia showed off her talentsCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    Apollonia regularly risks Instagram bans with her saucy photosCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    Apollonia has over 567,000 followers on InstagramCredit: instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    Apollonia isn’t afraid to play dress up – donning a fighter pilot’s outfitCredit: https://www.instagram.com/apolloniallewellyn/
    Apollonia leaves little to the imagination in a barely there bikini
    Apollonia’s posts draw plenty of comment on InstagramCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    Well travelled Apollonia is often in a different part of the worldCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    Glam Apollonia lives an impressive lifestyleCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
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    Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou sees incredible last-minute RULE CHANGE for controversial Saudi crossover fight

    TYSON FURY’s controversial fight against Francis Ngannou has seen a last-minute rule change.The Gypsy King is set to fight the MMA star tonight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
    Tyson Fury’s fight against Francis Ngannou will go on their recordsCredit: AFP
    The fight had been touted as an exhibition. However, that is no longer the case after a rule change.
    The British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) has now officially sanctioned the bout.
    This means that the fight will go on both Fury and Ngannou’s professional records.
    However, despite the fight now being professional, it does not appear that Fury’s WBC belt will be on the line.
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    Fans reacted to the news as they took to social media.
    One Tweeted: “Just to pad our fury’s record a bit more.”
    A second wrote: “Fight still doesn’t make sense but ok.”
    A third said: “I totally concur. If Mayweather/McGregor could, don’t see why this shouldn’t.”
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    A fourth added: “Speechless.”
    Another questioned: “How can it be a sanctioned fight but Fury’s belt not be on the line?”
    Fans were also left fuming after Fury’s poor attempt to sell the fight on PPV.
    The British boxer claimed that he was going to beat Ngannou quickly, with many wanting to get their money’s worth.

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    Fury compared himself to tennis legend Novak Djokovic taking on a table tennis champion.
    He said: “I’m gonna make it nice and short.
    “It’s like a table tennis champion facing Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final.”
    It is understood Fury will make around £65million for his crossover bout with Ngannou.
    He is then poised to earn £100m for two fights with Usyk.
    Both Fury and Usyk are unbeaten as professionals in a combined 55 bouts.
    There is still the possibility the clash could be pushed back to early 2024, but Fury has insisted this week that the plan is for it to go ahead on December 23.
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    On Friday night Fury and Ngannou attended a Gala dinner in Riyadh and were joined by many VIPs.
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    Amir Khan tells fan to ‘shut the f*** up’ after awkward video of ex-boxer giving Eminem luxury watch at Fury vs Ngannou

    AMIR KHAN launched an X-rated attack on a fan after a cringe moment that saw him present rapper Eminem with a limited edition luxury watch.The incident occurred ahead of the WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury’s crossover boxing bout with UFC legend Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia tonight – with Paddy Power offering mega odds of 30/1 on the Gypsy King winning.
    Eminem’s meal was interrupted by Amir Khan in Riyadh last nightCredit: Instagram
    The British boxer gifted the rap artist a luxury WBC watchCredit: Instagram
    Both stars are in the Middle East and they came face-to-face on Thursday for what has been billed as the Battle of the Baddest.
    Icons from all over the world have flown in for the bout, with Cristiano Ronaldo leading the list of big names for an A-list bash last night.
    Legendary rap artist Eminem, who was also involved in an awkward situation with Ngannou, and former British boxer Khan were both in attendance at the dinner in Riyadh.
    However, while Eminem was tucking into his food, Khan took his opportunity to present the American with a unique gift.
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    In a video posted onto his Instagram, the 36-year-old puts a limited edition WBC Championship title style watch around the wrist of the confused-looking Slim Shady.
    His followers instantly jumped into the comments, with one scathing fan saying: “Eminem is worth more than you he don’t need your charity you sell out.”
    And that remark appeared to hit a sore point with Khan as he responded by telling the individual to “shut the f*** up”.
    Khan said: “Bro stfu. He’s a boxing fan and complimented the WBC watch only fighters got gifted today. So I gave him mine.”
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    Following that gesture, Khan and Eminem looked a lot more relaxed as they posed together for a photo, which also accompanied the video on his Instagram.
    Khan suffered a devastating loss to Kell Brook in February 2022 before retiring, but he was then hit with a two-year ban in April for failing a drugs test after that fight.
    That ban was backdated to the date of his provisional suspension due to him not fighting since – which means he could compete again from April 2024.
    And he told the Daily Mail that he is targeting a potential money-spinning comeback against the legendary Manny Pacquiao.
    Khan said: “We are in talks. We’ve spoken a few times and that fight could happen.
    “There’s a lot of interest in that fight between Manny Pacquiao and myself.
    “Manny is in town so this is where me and him will have a sit down. If it happens (the fight) here or somewhere else it would be great.”

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    Tyson Fury accuses rival Oleksandr Usyk of wearing HIGH HEELS in awkward meeting ahead of Francis Ngannou fight

    TYSON FURY claimed Oleksandr Usyk was wearing high heels as the pair came face to face in Saudi Arabia.Fury, 35, and Usyk, 36, have agreed an undisputed clash which is set to take place on December 23.
    Tyson Fury said Oleksandr Usyk had high heels on when the pair met in Saudi ArabiaCredit: x @usykaa
    Usyk was also filmed giving Fury a bear hug
    But before that, The Gypsy King is facing off against former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in Riyadh on Saturday night.
    Fury and Usyk had already been seen meeting each other in Saudi when the Ukrainian gave his heavyweight rival a bear hug.
    And Usyk has shared another video of him and Fury where they face the camera and pose for photos.
    In the clip, Fury says: “He’s got high heels on. He’s got his heels on.”
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    They both then make a fist for the camera, before Fury let’s out a scream.
    As the Brit is walking off, he adds: “I’m gonna kick his a**e.”
    But Usyk responded to those comments in the caption of his Twitter post.
    Alongside the clip, he added: “In Ukraine we say, а big cabinet falls louder, and I think it’s beautiful.”
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    The pair have agreed to an undisputed clash at the end of the year or early 2024Credit: Getty
    It is understood Fury will make around £65million for his crossover bout with Ngannou this weekend.
    He is then poised to earn £100m for two fights with Usyk.
    Both Fury and Usyk are unbeaten as professionals in a combined 55 bouts.
    There is still the possibility the clash could be pushed back to early 2024, but Fury has insisted this week that the plan is for it to go ahead on December 23. More