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      Tyson Fury reveals Victoria’s Secret model once left him starstruck as Gypsy King said: ‘Damn, she’s hot!’

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      TYSON FURY revealed he has only been left starstruck by a celebrity ONCE. And that was none other than famous supermodel Adriana Lima.
      Tyson Fury has met a lot of celebrities during his boxing careerCredit: AP
      But only Victoria’s Secret model Adriana Lima has ever left Fury starstruckCredit: Getty
      Fury has met a lot of celebrities during his celebrated 15-year career in boxing but none of them ever managed to rattle his signature swagger.
      But Lima proved to be the exception to the rule when they crossed paths at an airport in Spain four years ago.
      The Gypsy King was left absolutely stunned by the former Victoria’s Secret model.
      The British superstar was so in awe he even considered asking the Brazilian beauty for a picture.
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      Fury told TNT Sports: “I was starstruck once, I was in an airport in Malaga and Adriana Lima came past me, the Victoria’s Secret model.
      “I was like, ‘Damn, she hot’.
      “And I wanted a picture, but I wouldn’t do it because I know how it feels and it’s horrible. It was a few years ago in 2019.”
      Fury will be hoping Lima won’t be at ringside for his next fight against Francis Ngannou as he can’t afford any distractions against one of the toughest hitters in the fighting world.
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      The WBC Champion will lock horns with Ngannou on Saturday in Saudi Arabia.
      And a host of celebrities are expected to be in attendance for this lucrative bout.
      But thankfully for the 35-year-old bruiser, Lima has never really shown much interest in boxing. More

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      Tyson Fury says ‘love handles’ will help him beat Francis Ngannou and says: I was a fat baby and I’ll be fat when I die

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      TYSON FURY said his “love handles” will help him beat Francis Ngannou. The eccentric Gypsy King has always boasted about being able to knock out chiselled rivals while coming into the fight “fat”.
      Tyson Fury as a child with dad JohnCredit: MacMillan
      Tyson Fury said his love handles; will help him beat Francis Ngannou.Credit: Rex
      He returns on Saturday in a crossover clash against ex-UFC champion Ngannou, 37, who stands 6ft 4in with hulking abs.
      And Fury, 35, has already signed to fight Oleksandr Usyk right after, in what will be the heavyweight division’s first four-belt unification.
      But the undefeated WBC champion has vowed not to mess with his winning formula as he told the Daily Mail: “It’s good to have a good body.
      “I would love to have a good body. But, I don’t have any hope of having a good body.
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      “I have been training for well over 20 years and I still haven’t got a good body.
      “I’ve been in a training camp, living like a monk, for the past 12 weeks and I still don’t have a good body.
      “I didn’t have a good body when I was in my teens, so never mind clocking onto 40 years old. But, the one thing I’ve learnt is this isn’t a bodybuilding contest. 
      “Although I don’t look a man who can do long distance or run for 20 miles, I am a man who can do that.
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      “I think of myself as an old fashioned kind of guy who can go in there and have a fight, it doesn’t really matter what I look like. It’s about getting the victory. 
      “If I had a ten-pack and I looked like Adonis – completely unbelievable and I wasn’t winning, it’s pointless. So I don’t really care about being fat. 

      “I actually embrace being fat because my love handles separate me from the rest of the world, ever in history. There’s never been anyone like me and there never will be.
      “That’s what makes me so tough and that’s what makes me, me. If you said to me, ‘Right Tyson, we will give you the opportunity to get rid of the fat on you and we will give you a full six pack,’ I wouldn’t take it because that’s not me.”
      I actually embrace being fat because my love handles separate me from the rest of the world, ever in history. Tyson Fury
      Fury pointed to genetics as a reason for his frame and also threw his brothers under the bus too.
      He said: “I am fat now, I was fat as a baby and I will be fat on my death bed.
      “We’re all fat. Hughie is fat, Shane’s fat, my dad’s fat and even my mum’s fat. I hope she’s not watching this. But, we’re a fat family.
      “He trains every day, my brother Hughie, like unbelievable. He’ll run, train, box.
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      “I am the same. Two-three times a day, in or out of camp but I’ve always been fat.
      “Even when I got down to 17 stone, like this, I still had love handles. It’s my trademark for sure.”
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      Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou fight predictions: Boxing and MMA worlds make picks for shock crossover fight

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      TYSON FURY and Francis Ngannou’s crossover clash is set to bring the boxing and MMA worlds together.The pair of heavyweight superstars meet this Saturday in Saudi Arabia with legacies on the line.
      Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou ahead of their crossover clashCredit: Getty
      A loss for Fury would prove disastrous while an Ngannou win would be the mother of all upsets.
      But with one punch able to change it all, experts have been divided on their pre-fight predictions and here SunSport runs them down….
      Oleksandr Usyk
      Fury, 35, has already signed to fight Usyk, 36, after his spectacle showdown and the Ukrainian is not sweating ahead of the weekend’s result.
      He told his YouTube channel: “Yes, Ngannou is a UFC champion, I’m not disputing it. But UFC isn’t boxing.
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      “I’m 100 per cent sure that Tyson Fury will be victorious. If Ngannou relatively has a puncher’s chance, and if he hypothetically happens to send Fury tumbling to the canvas, I’ll concede talking gibberish.”
      Prediction… Fury with ease
      Fury and Oleksandr Usyk have signed to fight each otherCredit: REUTERS
      Mike Tyson
      Ngannou, 37, hired the help of the legendary Mike Tyson during his training camp and he has the full backing of the boxing icon.
      Iron Mike told the Daily Mail: “He has what it takes to knock out anything or anybody standing in his way.
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      “Once he lands a punch on Tyson Fury’s jaw he is going to knock him out too. Nobody can survive that.”
      Prediction… Ngannou for the shock KO
      Mike Tyson has coached Ngannou during his training campCredit: AFP
      Amir Khan
      The British boxing hero is out in Riyadh for the fight.
      And he is giving Ngannou a puncher’s chance but can’t help but give Fury the edge.
      He told TNT Sports: “Realistically, Fury is going to win because he’s going to win because he’s the boxer, but Ngannou has got the puncher’s chance in this fight.”
      Prediction… Fury win
      Amir Khan is backing Fury in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Michael Bisping
      Bisping is a legend of the UFC but that did not stop him from giving a brutally honest prediction.
      He said on the Eventful Lives Podcast: “Ngannou is going to get battered.
      “That is no disrespect to Ngannou, Ngannou is incredible, as UFC fighter he was very good, but he can’t box with Tyson Fury.”
      Prediction… Fury by domination
      Michael Bisping thinks Ngannou will lose to FuryCredit: @mikebisping
      Jake Paul
      Paul has admiration for Fury despite his loss to brother Tommy, while he is also partnered with Ngannou under the PFL banner.
      So it is no wonder he told TNT: “I’ve fought all of these MMA fighters and none of them have been able to do anything against me.
      “Tyson is going to bring the smoke but Francis has that one-punch knockout power so we’ll see if he can land on Tyson. It’s going to be a good fight and I’m excited for it.”
      Prediction… Sitting on the fence
      Fury is on good terms with Jake PaulCredit: @jakepaul
      Stipe Miocic
      The ex-UFC champ is tied at one apiece with Ngannou and despite missing out on the trilogy, he wished his old rival well.
      Miocic told the New York Post: “Listen, he’s onto bigger and better things. On paper, Tyson Fury is one of the best boxers of all time, amazing at what he does but Francis hits really hard.
      “It’s a fight, anything can happen. I wish him nothing but the best. I hope he shocks the world.”
      Prediction… Hoping Ngannou shocks the world
      Stipe Miocic twice fought NgannouCredit: Reuters
      Derek Chisora
      Del Boy has one of the best insights on fighting Fury – having lost to him three times – and he knows the Gypsy King is susceptible to a knockdown.
      Chisora told SecondsOut: “That’s a big fight.
      “Tyson is going to win it, but I think Tyson is going to get dropped by Ngannou.”
      Prediction… Fury but only after getting up from the deck
      Fury with old rival Derek ChisoraCredit: Getty
      David Haye
      Haye has been known for his wild prediction but he believes Fury should be more than capable of beating Ngannou in his own time.
      He said to SecondsOut: “I think Fury is good enough to make it entertaining, or he could go out there like he did with Deontay Wilder the second time and just smoke him.
      “I’d like him to drag it out six/seven rounds, bust him up and show why there is a difference between professional boxers and MMA fighters.”
      Prediction… Fury by stoppage whenever he decides to
      Fury has the backing of David HayeCredit: Richard Pelham – The Sun
      Eddie Hearn
      The rival promoter is in no doubt Fury will walk over Ngannou and questioned how it is being sanctioned.
      He told SecondsOut: “It’s a total mismatch. Can we just have the opportunity to say it’s a 34-fight, 33 won and one draw, heavyweight world champion, No1 in the world against a man who has never put on a pair of boxing gloves in a professional ring.
      “And the British Boxing Board of Control are sanctioning that fight between two non British Boxing licence holders in Saudi Arabia.
      “The whole thing is a money grab, it’s great entertainment, it’s a total mismatch but it’s going to be a great event. So good luck to them.”
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      Prediction… Fury whitewash
      Eddie Hearn called Fury vs Ngannou a ‘mismatch’Credit: Getty More

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      What belts are on the line for Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou?

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      MUCH to the delight of boxing fans, Tyson Fury is returning to the ring against former UFC star Francis Ngannou.But what belts are on the line? Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the highly-anticipated action.

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      What belts does Tyson Fury have?
      The legendary Gypsy King has won every belt there is to win in the sport, but currently holds the WBC title.
      In 2015 Fury’s victory over Wladimir Klitschko earned him the WBA, IBF, WBO IBO and The Ring heavyweight belts, however, various events following the win forced him to vacate those titles.
      He gained his WBC belt by beating Deontay Wilder in 2020, having failed to win the title in their first fight back in 2018, after the bout was deemed a draw.
      Has Tyson Fury lost any belts?
      In 2018, the Gypsy King was stripped of his Ring Magazine belt after failing to confirm a comeback fight.

      Fury had to name an opponent by the close of January 2018 to keep the title but failed to do so and as a result was subsequently stripped of his final honour.
      This marked the fifth belt Fury lost after losing the WBA, WBO, IBF, IBO heavyweight titles.
      What belts does Francis Ngannou have?
      In January 2023, Francis Ngannou was stripped of his UFC heavyweight title.
      Ngannou held the UFC heavyweight title for nearly two years before he was stripped of it following his departure from the promotion.
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      Francis Ngannou’s last fight in the UFC was against Ciryl Gane back at UFC 270 on January, 23 2022.
      The Cameroonian successfully defended his former heavyweight title on the night after winning by unanimous decision.
      What belts are on the line for Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou?
      Fury’s fight against Ngannou is set to take place on Saturday, October 28 – with the bout located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
      It will be a 10-round professional fight but Fury’s WBC belt will NOT be on the line.

      Exhibition rules will also NOT be in place.
      Speaking earlier this year, the Gypsy King’s promoter Frank Warren told talkSPORT: ”There won’t be any belts on the line because the guy is not ranked, but we’re not selling it as that, it’s an event.
      “We’re not saying he’s in the ratings and he won’t be in the ratings, it is what it is. It’s a crossover event between two guys from two different disciplines.”
      The WBC have, however, put a gimmick “Riyadh Champion” belt up for grabs for the Saudi showdown.
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      It will be the first time Ngannou will be in combat action since he left the UFC back in January.
      And it will also be the first time boxing fans see the Gypsy King in action since his April 2022 sixth-round TKO on Dillian Whyte. More

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      Inside Francis Ngannou’s amazing car collection, including a £421k Rolls-Royce Phantom and £127k Mercedes-Benz G Class

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      FRANCIS Ngannou knows a fine motor when he sees one.The MMA legend, 37, is gearing up for the fight of his life when he takes on Tyson Fury in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday.
      Francis Ngannou shows off his stunning Rolls-RoyceCredit: Instagram @francisngannou
      Ngannou has built a staggering garage of motors from his wealthCredit: Instagram @francisngannou
      A stunning £421k Rolls-Royce Phantom is the most expensive motor in Ngannou’s collectionCredit: Getty
      Already he has built up a reputation as a fierce competitor in the UFC, where he was crowned heavyweight champion.
      Ngannou, who is believed to be worth around £5million, has enjoyed the trappings of fame after a tough start to life in Cameroon.
      He now has a garage of luxury cars to envy.
      Rolls-Royce Phanton VII, £421,000
      The most expensive car Francis has been seen with is this beautiful Rolls-Royce Phantom VII.
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      Under the hood, it boasts a powerful 6.75 litre V12 engine that produces 453 horse power.
      It’s the ultimate in luxury saloon, and able to reach 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds.
      With a top speed of 149mph, it’s not the quickest.
      But, it is one of the most expensive cars available on the market.
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      Rolls-Royce Ghost, £270,600
      The Ghost is so-called because it’s so quiet when you drive.
      However, it’s not lacking in punch -with its 6.6-liter V12 engine producing a whopping 563 horsepower and 575 lb-ft of torque.
      That means it is quicker than the Phantom, and can reach 0-60 mph in just 4.7 seconds.
      This fancy car is also faster – with a top speed of 155 mph.
      The Rolls-Royce Ghost starts at £270,600Credit: wilsonsauctions.com
      Ngannou has come a long way since growing up in CameroonCredit: Instagram @francisngannou
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      Mercedes-Benz G Class, £127,000
      As status symbols go for sports stars, the Mercedes-Benz G class is up there.
      Footballers love them, and celebrities too – with Kylie Jenner credited with starting the early trend back in 2016.
      Officially called the G63 AMG, it is spacious and leggy enough for Ngannou to stretch his 6ft4in frame.
      Performance-wise, it has a 5.5-liter Biturbo V8 engine that produces  563 horsepower and 560 lb-ft of torque.
      It can reach 0-60 mph in 5.3 seconds.
      Ngannou has a stunning G Wagon in his garage worth around £127kCredit: Instagram @francisngannou
      The spacious G63 AMG is roomy enough for Ngannou’s giant frameCredit: Instagram @francisngannou
      Ferrari 488 GTB, £184,000
      Back in 2021, Ngannou paid a visit to Exotics Racing in Las Vegas, Nevada.
      They offer a supercar driving experience on a large race track, where you can pick from an astonishing fleet.
      The sports star squeezed himself into a Ferrari 488 GTB, possibly with a plan to try it for size for a future buy or as recommended by pal Cristiano Ronaldo.
      Francis would have found that this Ferrari is capable of reaching 0-60 in a meagre three seconds.
      It is propelled by a 3.9 litre V8 engine, 661bhp and 560lb ft of torque.
      Francis Ngannou squeezes into his FerrariCredit: Instagram @francisngannou
      Francis Ngannou tries out the Ferrari on the trackCredit: Instagram @francisngannou
      Toyota Outlander, £57,000
      As part of a promotional visit, Ngannou dropped into Las Vegas’ Johnny Legends Mitsubishi dealership.
      There, he took a particular shine to their popular SUV, the Outlander.
      In a cute video online, Ngannou and a little girl talk about the car and why its ideal for them.
      Now, the Outlander is known as the Highlander on our shores.
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      The reliable SUV is seen as a cheaper competitor to the Land Rover Discovery and Volvo XC90.
      It’s unknown if Ngannou walked away from the showroom with one, but he certainly seemed impressed.
      Ngannou, pictured with his mum Mamma, in front of a ToyotaCredit: Instagram @francisngannou More

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      Tyson Fury says ‘sausage’ Usyk will be SUED if he doesn’t fight him in December amid fears clash will be delayed

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      TYSON FURY said “sausage” Oleksandr Usyk will be SUED if he does not fight him in December. The pair of unbeaten champions have signed an agreement to meet in the heavyweight division’s first four-belt unification bout.
      Tyson Fury said Oleksandr Usyk faces being sued if he does not fight him in DecemberCredit: Reuters
      Usyk and Fury have signed for a unification fightCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Promoters had eyed a December 23 Christmas cracker – only for Usyk to insist on a 14-week training camp.
      That would push the historic undisputed title decider into the new year – something Fury insisted cannot and will not happen.
      He told Sky Sports: “Usyk’s a sausage.
      “I expect it to be taking place in December, that’s what I’ve been told, so I’ve got no reason to disbelieve it. Usyk has to fight me in December, doesn’t have a choice.
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      “He signed the contract, so if he doesn’t, he’s breached contract and he gets sued. So he doesn’t really have a choice.”
      Usyk, 36, most recently beat Daniel Dubois after nine rounds of a mandatory defence of his titles in Poland.
      Meanwhile Fury, 35, returns this Saturday against ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou in Saturday’s crossover clash.
      The title bout with Usyk is set to follow after but the Ukrainian spoke out to reveal his training demands.
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      He said on his YouTube channel: “I can’t say that everything’s OK, but I’m fine.
      “Some wounds, old injuries need to be healed. Everything’s under control.
      “I do my training sessions everyday, but I need 14 weeks for my camp. It would be enough time for me.
      “The first weeks I’m doing my work that helps me to get ready for the training camp. Then I’m working hard for the next 12 weeks.”
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      Mike Tyson shows off stunning shape aged 57 as heavyweight boxing legend teases: Still got it

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      MIKE TYSON has showed off his stunning physique and teased: “Still got it.”Boxing’s youngest heavyweight champion – who won the belt aged 20 – has kept in fantastic shape since his 2020 comeback fight.
      Mike Tyson pictured weighing in back in 2000Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      Tyson showed off his stunning shape aged 57Credit: Instagram
      He drew over eight exhibition rounds with fellow legend Roy Jones Jr having got himself fighting fit the for the spectacle showdown.
      And it appears Tyson is still keeping disciplined at 57 as he posed topless while flexing his muscles.
      He captioned the post on X, formerly Twitter: “Still got it.”
      And it is clear fans agree as one replied: “You definitely do!”
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      Another said: “Still has it.”
      One added: “Age is just a number.”
      There was talk of Tyson returning for another exhibition with old rivals Evander Holyfield, 61, and Lennox Lewis, 58, linked.
      But negotiations broke down and Iron Mike has been happy in retirement ever since.
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      Although he has been helping out Francis Ngannou, 37, ahead of the ex-UFC champ’s boxing debut against Tyson Fury, 35, on Saturday.
      Tyson has been coaching Ngannou ahead of the Saudi Arabia bout.
      And Ngannou said on the MMA Hour: “He’s very intense. It’s about volume. It’s about pressure. It’s pressing, pressing.
      “I remember the first time we trained together, and then the next day, he was like, ‘Are you sore?’ I’m like, ‘No.’ [He said], ‘That’s a mistake.’
      “And then, I wake up the next day…I was sore from the second training.”
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      How incredible Misfits Boxing Prime Card 2 could look with Jake Paul vs KSI grudge match and Logan fighting Tommy Fury

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      FOLLOWING the success of Misfits Boxing’s huge Prime Card, a sequel is already in the works. The double main-event pay-per-view blockbuster saw KSI controversially lose to Tommy Fury, while Dillon Danis was disqualified after his fight with Logan Paul descended into a mass brawl.
      Tommy Fury and KSI could rematch in a huge Prime Card 2 rematchCredit: PA
      Logan Paul beat Dillon Danis by DQ in the blockbuster eventCredit: PA
      According to reports, it was a success at the box office with 1.3million PPVs sold worldwide.
      As a result, KSI’s manager and co-owner of Misfits, Mams Taylor, revealed they are planning for a Prime card 2.
      So here, SunSport looks at what fans could expect from the second instalment.
      KSI vs Jake Paul
      It would be the Super Bowl of influencer boxing and the mother of all YouTube grudge matches.
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      The feud has been brewing since Jake, 26, vowed to avenge brother Logan’s 2019 loss to KSI, 30.
      But the mega bout has so far failed to get over the line as talks between the two camps continue to stall.
      The Prime Card 2 could be the perfect place to finally settle their score.
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      KSI and Jake Paul are yet to settle the score for their long-standing beefCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      KSI vs Tommy Fury 2
      Many felt Fury, 24, was fortunate to leave Manchester with a points victory and his reputation more-or-less intact.
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      The six-rounder was mighty close and would warrant a rematch, with more questions being left than answers.
      KSI has appealed his loss but all signs could point to a rematch.
      Fury has also refused to rule out a second fight in the days since his win.
      Tommy Fury controversially beat KSI on points in the Prime cardCredit: Getty
      Logan Paul vs Tommy Fury
      Fury has now beaten Logan’s brother in Jake and Prime business partner KSI.
      It sets up an excellent storyline for Logan, 28, to come in and try to avenge the losses of those closest to him.
      Logan was asked about a fight with Tommy after beating Danis, 30, but he appeared ready to allow Jake a shot at redemption.
      However, if Jake and KSI do finally get a deal over the line it could pave the way for Logan to be the latest to try and derail Fury.
      Jake Paul cornered his brother Logan in the fight against DanisCredit: Splash
      Elle Brooke vs Astrid Wett
      The history between the two OnlyFans stars-turned-boxers dates back to the summer of 2022 when they were lined up to fight.
      Wett eventually pulled out and the bad blood has since brewed.
      The Chelsea fan, 23, is now 3-0 in the ring while Brooke, 25, is 3-1 having both emerged as big names in the scene.
      It would set up the biggest women’s influencer bout despite the two needing to agree on a fight weight.
      Astrid Wett could finally face off with Elle Brooke
      AnEsonGib vs Slim Albaher
      Gib, 26, has emerged as one of the best boxers from the influencer scene with six wins and only one loss, coming to Jake Paul in 2020.
      Slim, 29, is also a two-division Misfits champion and recently scored a big KO upset against Salt Papi, 29.
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      Gib is the best name for the 7-0 American and a matchup fans have been calling for.
      They are both equally matched and it would determine the best crossover boxer at that weight.
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