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      Chris Eubank reveals he was smuggled into hotel in disguise hours before son Chris Jr’s fight with Conor Benn

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      CHRIS EUBANK SR has revealed that he had to be smuggled into a hotel wearing a disguise ahead of his emotional return to his son’s corner last weekend.Eubank Sr, 58, shocked the world of boxing when he walked out to the ring alongside his son Chris Eubank Jr ahead of his family feud fight win over Conor Benn at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Chris Eubank Sr has revealed that he was smuggled into a hotel wearing a disguise ahead of his emotional return to his son’s cornerCredit: YouTube / Call Chris EubankThe estranged father and son walked out to the ring togetherCredit: Sky SportsNobody was expecting Eubank Sr to return to his son’s side for the fight after the pair had spent years without speaking to each other following a historical fallout.While Eubank Sr had also actively spoken out against the Benn fight himself, urging his son not to reignite the 25-year rivalry that he and Nigel Benn had started back in the day.However, the retired middleweight fighter couldn’t help but return and show his support for his son in front of the 65,000 fans inside the Spurs stadium.And now Senior has revealed that he had to sneak into a hotel wearing a disguise to try and stop his surprise return from leaking ahead of the fight.READ MORE IN BOXINGOn his Call Chris Eubank YouTube channel, he revealed: “I said to Junior, ‘Where are you?’, and he explained that he was at the Park Plaza.”So how am I going to get in? In my mind, you have the world’s media there. Everyone is going to be there. How am I going to get in? I put on a disguise.”The disguise, when he saw me, he said, no one’s going to recognise you. You couldn’t see me. “I had an Issey Miyake coat on, which is down to your, literally your ankles. Most read in BoxingEubank Sr was unrecognisable in his disguiseCredit: YouTubeThe unusual outfit helped him sneak into the hotel to talk with his sonCredit: YouTubeCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”I had a hoodie, which is, if you will, the mod coat, the green mod coat. The coat they wore in the 1960s on their mopeds.”And then I had a mask that went up [gestures to his eyes], and a cap. Chris Eubank Sr arrives wih Jr for Conor Benn in huge show of support despite publicly criticising son”The shoes I wore were plimsoles. They were trainers, they’re black. “And Junior even said, ‘Wow, there’s no way anyone’s going to recognise you looking like that’.”Eubank Sr went on to explain that reuniting with his son was like “the moon coming to earth”.He added: “This is probably one of the most private things I can tell you, because it’s the truth. You have to understand the magnitude of this.”Junior is not an emotional human being. He’s not emotional, and I’m talking about AT ALL. You would say ‘come on, within reason?’ – no.So how am I going to get in? In my mind, you have the world’s media there. Everyone is going to be there. How am I going to get in? I put on a disguise.Chris Eubank Sr”He sent me a message, and I can show you, he sent me a message. The message said ‘Glad you were here’.”That’s like the moon coming to earth, coming to within a mile of the earth. It does not happen, he doesn’t do that.”So what looks innocuous if you will to the eye that doesn’t understand, was a huge thing. Huge.”Read More on The SunEubank Jr had opened up on the pain of losing contact with father during an emotional outpouring in the pre-fight press conference last week.While he admitted that their fractured relationship became worse after the untimely death of his brother Sebastian drove a wedge between the pair.Eubank Sr revealed the emotional message his son sent himCredit: ReutersChris Eubank Jr wound up victorious in his fight with Conor Benn at Tottenham Hotspur StadiumCredit: Getty More

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      Tyson Fury’s promoter hints at Anthony Joshua ‘Battle of Britain’ after Gypsy King says he will come out of retirement

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      TYSON FURY could be tempted out of retirement for a “generational” showdown with Anthony Joshua, according to his promoter Frank Warren.The Gypsy King, 36, retired for the fourth time in January following his second defeat to Olesksandr Usyk.Frank Warren hinted Tyson Fury could finally fight Anthony JoshuaCredit: GettyAJ has been out of the ring since losing to Daniel Dubois in SeptemberCredit: Instagram / @anthonyjoshuaFury’s camp insisted this was for good and that he was content with closing the book on his fighting career.And that seemed to kill boxing fans’ hopes of seeing a long-awaited Battle of Britain between Fury and Joshua. However, Warren opened the door for another Fury comeback.And the Queensberry Promotions chief suggested Fury may lace up his gloves once again so the two former heavyweight world champions could finally step into the ring and settle their score.READ MORE IN BOXINGWarren told Sky Sports: “He’s with his family, enjoying life.”I haven’t spoken to him about returning to boxing and I wouldn’t. “If he does decide to, then I’ll support him. If he doesn’t, then I’ll support that.”He’s been a magnificent servant to boxing, two-time world champion, he’s very well off, set up for life, doesn’t need to box. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”But the thing with Tyson is he is a fighting man so you never know what will happen.”[Fighting Joshua] would tempt all of us to get him to do it.Tyson Fury says he will come out of retirement for Oleksandr Usyk trilogy and calls out world champion to huge UK fight”That’s the fight everybody wants to see, a generational fight.”I know AJ wants it, Tyson at one stage did want it and we were close but it didn’t happen. You never know what can happen in boxing.”Boxing fans were denied the chance to see Fury vs Joshua while they were world champions at the peak of their powers. A 2020 bout with all four belts on the line was scrapped by a US judge ruling Fury had to face Deontay Wilder for a third time instead. Joshua, 35, fought Usyk instead and had his IBF, WBO and WBA belts snatched away – before the Ukrainian grabbed the WBC title from Fury last May.There was then hope of the two British icons dusting it up in 2025 – until AJ’s shock loss to Daniel Dubois wrecked those plans and a mega pay day for both men. Usyk then beat Fury for a second time – prompting the Manchester man to quit the sport – and will take on Dubois on July 19.Dubois hopes to get revenge for a ninth-round stoppage in 2023 and victory would see him crowned undisputed world champ.As for Fury and AJ, while there would be no belts to fight for, there would be plenty of bragging rights between two of the biggest stars in the sport of the 21st Century should they finally agree a deal. The Warren comments came less than 24 hours after Fury himself teased a return. Responding to comments where Usyk suggested he could fight Fury in a trilogy bout after his date with Dubois because “he’s not retired”, the 34-2-1 Gypsy King implied he would be ready to rumble with his conqueror again.He replied on social media: “Beat the f***er 2 times the world knows the truth.Read More on The Sun”Any time, any place. sucher (sic) UK next time 100k people.”Fury also sparked speculation that he is set to perform a retirement U-turn by linking up with trainer SugarHill Steward on Monday.Fury is back in the gym – suggesting he could be preparing for another comebackCredit: Instagram @tysonfuryOleksandr Usyk has beaten both AJ and Fury twice eachCredit: AFPUsyk found Tyson Fury was his toughest opponent More

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      ‘Beautiful young man’ – Proud David Haye reveals son is now competing full-time in very different sport as he turns 17

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      DAVID HAYE’s son Cassius isn’t following his dad into boxing – but is targeting sporting greatness of his own. The 17-year-old currently competes full-time on the Spanish junior tennis circuit.David Haye has wished his son Cassius (left) a happy birthdayCredit: Instagram @davidhayeThe 17-year-old is not following his dad into boxingCredit: Instagram @davidhayeCassius is a budding tennis player and currently competes on the ITF junior tourCredit: Instagram @mrcassiushayeThe teenager has lived in Spain full time since last AugustCredit: Instagram @mrcassiushayeCassius, who is named after Muhammad Ali, has pursued his tennis dream from a young age.And Haye originally predicted his son would become a tennis star almost a decade ago. He is now based in Spain full-time and began competing on the ITF junior tour last August. Haye is a two-weight world champion at both cruiserweight and heavyweight.READ MORE ON BOXINGHe memorably won the WBA heavyweight belt in 2009 when he beat the giant 7ft Russian Nikolai Valuev.And the former boxer is proud as punch to see his son chasing his sporting dream. Haye wrote in a birthday message on Instagram: “My eldest son Cassius just turned 17… and I honestly can’t believe how fast the years have flown. “From a fearless little boy to a focused young man, he’s now living on his own and competing full-time on the Spanish tennis circuit since last August. Most read in BoxingBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK”I’m incredibly proud of the way he’s chasing his sporting dreams with discipline and maturity beyond his years. “He’s grown into a beautiful young man — inside and out.David Haye’s former boxing rival is now Putin-backing Russian MP who spoke about ‘sinking British Isles'”And at 6’4, he’s now officially taller than me (not that I’m bitter about it!). Big things ahead. Watch this space.”Despite not being interested in stepping into the squared circle, Cassius is happy to pump some iron with his famous dad.Haye has shared snaps of the pair lifting together at the gym. And a recent video showed Cassius has fast hands on the punching bag just like his old man.Cassius’ mum Natasha, a former makeup artist, married Haye in 2008. Haye was married to Cassius’ mum Natasha from 2008 to 2016Credit: PA:Press AssociationThe pair “grew apart” as Haye’s boxing career saw him jet-setting around the world. And Natasha filed for divorce from the boxer in 2016. Haye – known as The Hayemaker during his career – won 28 of his 32 professional fights. The 44-year-old hung up his gloves in 2018 after losing a rematch to Tony Bellew. Read More on The SunHe returned to the ring in 2021 for a lucrative exhibition against businessman Joe Fournier.And the ex-heavyweight has also worked as a pundit for big fight nights on Sky Sports. More

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      ‘I want her to know that’ – Devin Haney’s new motivation in career after birth of his daughter ahead of boxing return

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      IN A career that has seen him win undisputed world titles and earn millions of dollars, Devin Haney finally has something else to fight for.The American boxing star and model Leena Sayed welcomed baby daughter Khrome Iman into the world in January. Devin Haney in training for his next fightCredit: X / RealdevinhaneyHaney welcomed his daughter into the world alongside Leena SayedCredit: Instagram / leenasayedLeena gave birth to her daughter in JanuaryCredit: Instagram / leenasayedHaney, 26, told SunSport: “Kids are a blessing, they bring more blessings and everything has been on the up and up since my daughter’s been born.”I thank Allah for that and it gives me more motivation and more drive to do it even more, even though I love the sport of boxing.”It’s just genuinely something that I love doing but it just gave me that, you know, that extra.”Haney – a former undisputed lightweight champion – has been a model pro throughout his boxing career.READ MORE IN BOXINGSo while he cannot improve on dedication, his newborn daughter is just the latest reason for giving up his life to the brutal sport.Haney said: “I can’t say necessarily it changed me because I think I’m just a warrior and no matter what, I want her to know that about her dad.”Haney has not returned since his controversial fight against Ryan Garcia in April 2024. He was dropped three times before losing a decision – only for the result to be overturned after Garcia failed a drug test.Most read in SportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHaney set up in Big Bear California – known for its gruelling altitude – for his return and kissed his baby goodbye as he left for training camp. He revealed: “This is my job at the end of the day. I know what I signed up for.Why Devin Haney was ‘smiling ear to ear’ and Teofimo Lopez ‘loved’ Chris Eubank Jr’s emotional reunion with his dad”It is what it is and I was there to see her born and be with her and all of that.”But now I had to go back to camp and go to work and do what I gotta do. And like I said, this is what I love to do at the end of the day.”So one day she’s gonna look back and she’s gonna see that her dad is a legend and it all starts now. “These are the moments that will make that come true.”Haney is already dreaming of the day his daughter is old enough for him to watch back and relieve some of his greatest boxing nights. He said: “That’s what it’s about, being a good role model for her and just her looking, being able to look back on these moments, look at what I stood for and everything like that.”The ex-WBC super-lightweight champ prepares to fight for the first time in over a year – his longest career lay-off – after taking a rare break.Haney said: “I enjoyed my time off. I don’t plan on ever having a lay-off like that ever again but I enjoyed it.”I had time to travel, spend time with family, stuff like that. But I’m ready to be back in the limelight and under those bright lights and I’m ready to perform…One day she’s gonna look back and she’s gonna see that her dad is a legend and it all starts now. These are the moments that will make that come true.Devin Haney “I stayed in the gym the whole time. I was really just perfecting my craft the whole time.”Even when I was travelling, I was still training and stuff like that because I knew that when I came back, I wanted to make a statement.”I wanted to come back a better version of what I was before. So yeah, I’ve been in the gym for almost this whole year.”Garcia tested positive for ostarine – a banned substance known to boost muscle growth – and accepted a one-year ban. It followed after tests taken on the day of and 24 hours after the fight – which has changed to a no-contest. But Garcia did clean VADA tests in the build-up to his bout with Haney and put the positive ostarine result down to contaminated supplements.A massive rematch between the former amateur rivals is planned for this winter and already looming large. But first, Haney faces Jose Ramirez, 32, and Garcia fights Rolando Romero, 29, in a stunning three-bout card at Times Square on Friday. And Haney said: “Right now it’s not time for me to speak on that. Right now my main focus is Jose Ramirez and focusing on Jose.Read More on The Sun”We’ll get to that Ryan fight after this one, but right now I put all my attention, all my focus on Jose Ramirez because he’s a live dog. He’s coming to fight.”That’s my main focus right now.”Ryan Garcia’s win against Devin Haney was overturned after his failed drug testCredit: GettyHaney facing off with Jose RamirezCredit: GettyGarcia returns against Rolando RomeroCredit: Getty More

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      Canelo Alvarez, 34, reveals why his own WIFE is trying to wreck his boxing retirement plans

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      CANELO ALVAREZ is no closer to retiring from boxing – if his wife Fernanda gets her way.The Mexican icon turned professional aged just 15 and now prepares for his 67th bout against William Scull on the weekend. Canelo Alvarez with wife FernandaCredit: instagram @fernandagmtzCanelo revealed Fernanda is trying to wreck his retirement plansCredit: GettyFernanda married Canelo in 2021Credit: Social Media – Refer to SourceCanelo has always maintained he will look to hang up his legendary gloves at 37 – vowing not to fight on for too long. But boxing fans could get the all-time great for a further three years – thanks to his model partner Fernanda. Canelo, 34, told SunSport: “Actually, my wife wants me to retire at 40! “Imagine that, and I say ‘No, I don’t, I don’t think so.’ She likes to see me fighting and all that kind of stuff. READ MORE IN BOXING”And obviously she wants to have more kids and she wants the other kids to see me in training and seeing what I do in the training camps and this and that.”But I say to her, you know, they’re gonna see me in another areas of my life, in my business and that kind of stuff, but we’ll see.”Canelo married Fernanda in 2021 but they met almost ten years beforehand – dating on and off until they fully reconciled and wed.The boxing champion has two daughters, Emily and Maria and a son named Saul Adiel – all with different women. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe shares youngest Maria with Fernanda and had his eldest Emily when he was just 16-years-old himself. Canelo’s kids are his biggest fans and watch every one of his fights from ringside – but only after being reassured by their super-dad.Canelo Alvarez warns he’s ready to bash more Brit rivals with boxing icon ‘dreaming’ of UK debut He said: “They get a little bit nervous, you know, they get a little bit nervous but they like it. They scream, they support me with all they have.”I think Maria is the one with more nervous on herself because she says that she don’t want somebody to hurt me or something like that.”And I say, ‘Don’t worry, that’s why I’m here training for and doing my best here in training camp so that doesn’t happen.'”Eldest Emily is the only of his children to truly understand Canelo’s superstardom. He said: “I think they realise a little bit, but not the magnitude of what I do or what I am in boxing.”Maybe my older daughter, obviously she’s 17, so she already realised how big I am. But my other kids Adel and Maria, maybe they realise a little bit.”The couple first started dating in 2016Credit: Instagram / @fernandagmtzThe couple share a luxurious lifeCredit: instagram @fernandagmtzFernanda is a model herselfCredit: instagram @fernandagmtzShe has 1.5m followers on InstagramCredit: instagram @fernandagmtzCanelo returns in an undisputed super-middleweight title decider against Scull in Riyadh – airing on DAZN in the early hours of Sunday morning.It marks his first ever fight outside of North America – with Canelo in love with boxing as much now as he was for his pro debut 20 YEARS ago.He said: “I enjoy it a lot. Believe me, it’s not that I don’t be here anymore. “So I still enjoy this kind of thing, I’m gonna fight outside of United States and Mexico.”So for me, it’s something I really want in my career for many years. So that motivates myself a lot.”Canelo also has the chance to regain the IBF title he had to vacate last July – with Scull inheriting the belt to set up the unification. A super-fight against Terence Crawford, 37, is also expected to follow in September in Las Vegas as part of a four-bout deal with Saudi’s Turki Alalshikh. Canelo’s eldest Emily, far right, with his son Adel and youngest daughter MariaCredit: GettyCanelo with his wife Fernanda and daughter MariaCredit: @fernandagmtzCanelo in the gym with his sonCredit: @caneloCanelo with his eldest EmilyCredit: @emilyc.alvarezCanelo only penned the bumper contract after walking away from a shock fight with 28-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in May. Talks were advanced for a May 3 bout in Vegas – with news even getting back to Canelo’s youngest daughter Maria. He said: “Maybe her friends told her about the fight.”Because the fathers of her friends told them and everything talking about it – because they don’t know anything about boxing.”That kind of people don’t know anything about boxing and they think Jake Paul is really good fighter. Which he is a fighter, but it’s levels in boxing. “And that’s why my daughter told me, ‘You’re gonna fight with Jake Paul?’ And I said, ‘He’s not on my level my love, don’t worry!'”I think it’s for that fact that people don’t how boxing works.” Read More on The SunCanelo still leaves the door open to the spectacle bout – but reveals he is glad the fiasco is now put behind him. He said: “I’m very happy. Things happen for a reason and I’m happy with this and I’m gonna enjoy it as much as I can.”Canelo fights William Scull in RiyadhCredit: GettyTerence Crawford is set to fight Canelo in SeptemberCredit: Getty Images – GettyCanelo had to walk away from fighting Jake PaulCredit: Rex More

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      Ryan Garcia vs Rolando Romero: Start time, TV channel, stream, undercard as pair headline huge triple header in New York

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      TIMES SQUARE provides the unique setting for a STACKED boxing card featuring top-caliber fighters with a lot on the line THIS WEEKEND.On a night set to entertain from start to end, Ryan Garcia’s dust-up with Rolando Romero stands out as the headline-maker encounter.Ryan Garcia and Rolando Romero are set to headline a first boxing event in Times SquareCredit: GettyGarcia still carries the weight of being dubbed one of the ‘Four Princes’Romero hasn’t fought since September last yearCredit: GettyThe fight has grown in hype mainly due to Garcia’s anticipated return to boxing following a one-year suspension for failed drug tests around his April 2024 fight with Devin Haney.The match specifically brought out the 26-year-old American’s best stuff as he took the victory by majority decision – but was eventually overturned to a no contest after the revelation of the failed tests.As for Romero, he possesses the brutal power and honest game that has troubled Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis and Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz.Though, the 5ft 8in orthodox has the defensive holes that has seen him come up short in those contests.READ MORE IN BOXINGThe major event has taken on a unique setting and SunSport brings you all the information you need to know ahead of the big night.When is Ryan Garcia vs Rolando Romero?Ryan Garcia vs Rolando Romero will take place on Friday, May 2 – a day before Canelo Alvarez’s clash with William Scull.The fight is the main event of a card that also features Devin Haney and Teofimo Lopez.Ring-walk times are yet to be announced, so is the actual time of the fight.TV coverage of the card is set to start at 11pm BST / 6pm ET / 3pm PT.Times Square, Manhattan, is the allocated arena with actual attendance speculative given the first-time nature of the event.The fight night – dubbed Fatal Fury Times Square – will represent a groundbreaking event as it will be first event staged at the famous landmark.The understanding is that screens will be placed on the outside of the venue to broadcast the fights for free. What TV channel is Ryan Garcia vs Rolando Romero on and can it be live streamed?Ryan Garcia vs Rolando Romero will be available to watch on DAZN PPV. There are three options for a DAZN subscription, annual – either paying a one-off fee or monthly – flexible, and a monthly option. Most read in BoxingAn annual pass can be purchased for £119.99 in the United Kingdom. That’s just £2.30 per week or 65p per fight (based on 185 fight nights per year).A monthly flexible pass is priced at £24.99 per month, which can be cancelled at any time.A subscription allows you to watch every live event and all on-demand programming on DAZNA DAZN subscription costs:Annual Super Saver: $224.99 / £119.99 annuallyMonthly Saver (12-month deal): £14.99 per monthMonthly Flexible pass (cancel any time): £24.99 per monthDAZN are also offering a special ‘Knockout Weekend Bundle’ option for the Garcia vs Romero and Canelo vs Scull fights.The cost to have both PPV events is $90 in the US and £34.99 in the UK.The fights will be aired on DAZN TV channels or can be live streamed through its website to paying customers.What is the Ryan Garcia vs Rolando Romero undercard?The undercard is equally star-studded with Garcia’s fierce rival Haney featuring, aswell as late addition Teofimo Lopez. Ryan Garcia vs Rolly Romero; WelterweightDevin Haney vs Jose Ramirez;  WelterweightTeofimo Lopez vs Arnold Barboza Jr;  Super lightweight, for the WBO title​​Reito Tsutsumi vs Levale Whittington; Super FeatherweightWhat has been said?Following a tumultuous year for Garcia, he has endured a reevaluation on his life in and out of the ring. Read More on The SunSpeaking on the Ariel Helwani Show, Garcia said: “You gotta be professional, you gotta be on point with everything if you want to be the best fighter in the world. So, it worked for me once, but can’t keep doing that, you can’t sustain that. “It’s just part of my story, bro. It’s one of those moments where I was just kind of dealing with whatever I was dealing with, but honestly, I don’t really regret anything.” More

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      ‘I know I didn’t cheat’ – Ryan Garcia opens up on failed drug test after having Devin Haney win stripped away from him

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      RYAN GARCIA has opened up on his failed drug test to insist: “I know I didn’t cheat.” The American star dropped Devin Haney three times on the way to a shock decision victory in April 2024.Devin Haney had his loss taken away after Ryan Garcia’s failed drug testCredit: GettyBut the result was soon overturned when it emerged Garcia tested positive for ostarine – a banned substance known to boost muscle growth. Garcia protested his innocence but accepted a one-year ban – opposed to fighting it like Britain’s Conor Benn. Benn tested positive for clomiphene – which can boost testosterone – and refused a suspension and instead battled the case. Eventually, UK Anti-Doping dropped the case against him – allowing him to fight on home soil again in defeat to Chris Eubank Jr. READ MORE IN BOXINGBut Garcia told SunSport: “What did he get out of that? People still think he cheated, so at the end of the day, I know I didn’t cheat.”I’ll take the ban for a year and that keeps it moving fast. Everybody knows that I didn’t take it.”I know my team, we know we didn’t take anything, so honestly it doesn’t really matter to me at the end of the day.”People are gonna believe whatever they want to believe, they’re gonna believe I’m innocent, the large majority do believe that, so who cares?”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBenn, 28, never shared the evidence that got his case dropped against him, opting to instead keep it confidential. And Garcia – whose team blamed contaminated supplements for his failed test – has not explained why ostarine was in his system. Ryan Garcia ready to fight Conor Benn and settle feud after rival’s ‘war’ with Chris Eubank JrHe added: “What we did find out is that it was at the lowest amount you could possibly find trace amount.”So again, it’s proven that there was such low dosage in my system that has no effect on my body, so that’s just the truth. It is what it is.”Garcia returned clean Voluntary Anti-Doping Association tests in the build-up to his bout with Haney. And the positive tests for ostarine were taken from tests on the day of and 24 hours following the fight at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center.Garcia suffered a public mental health breakdown after his fight with Haney.He was even arrested last June and charged with one misdemeanour count of vandalism after causing £11,000 worth of damage in an LA hotel room.But thankfully, Garcia turned it around and has got back on track both mentally and physically.The boxer now returns against former sparring partner Rolando Romero, 29, on Friday night in a historic event staged outside in Times Square.I know I didn’t cheat. I’ll take the ban for a year and that keeps it moving fast. Everybody knows that I didn’t take it.Ryan Garcia on his failed drug test Haney, 26, is also on the same card against Jose Ramirez, 32, with a rematch planned if both are victorious. Garcia said: “I think that he has a great chance to beat Ramirez. Ramirez is a little past his prime. So I expect both of us to win, for sure.”Despite Haney regaining his unbeaten record in the aftermath of Garcia’s doping scandal – the beatdown still sticks in the memory of fans. And Garcia goaded: “I have no idea how he’s gonna go about himself. I just know that I was in his head the first time.”It’s hard to look past getting dropped three times, I mean, you have to address that within yourself.”So I don’t know how he’s gonna handle that.”Garcia decided against heading into an immediate rematch with Haney after his lay-off. He learned the hard way for mistakes made before his 2023 loss to Gervonta Davis, 30, which came off the back of a nine-month absence. Garcia said: “I learned my lesson with the Tank fight on not taking a tune-up. You gotta be active. Read More on The Sun”I don’t think taking a year off and going straight into the Haney fight makes sense for either one of us. A year off is a long time.”You need to get your timing back, everything back, real fights are much different than sparring, so it’s good that we both took a fight, I think.”Garcia returns against Rolando RomeroCredit: GettyHaney facing off with Jose RamirezCredit: Getty More

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      ‘I don’t want that’ – Oleksandr Usyk wary of ending up like Brazilian Ronaldo after he retires from boxing

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      OLEKSANDR USYK says he has to keep boxing so he won’t end up like the Brazlian Ronaldo.Ukraine’s WBC, WBA and WBO heavyweight king is 38 now and will take on 27-year-old IBF ace Daniel Dubois again on July 19 at Wembley Stadium.Oleksandr Usyk has revealed he will never stop boxingCredit: GettyUsyk faces Daniel Dubois at Wembley on July 19Credit: Richard Pelham / The SunUsyk says he does not want to put on weight after retiring like RonaldoCredit: APThe London 2012 golden boy is showing signs of silver in the haircut around his genius mind and is being pestered with retirement questions.But the undisputed cruiser and heavyweight icon – who only started boxing at 15 – is a football fan who has seen 48-year-old Brazil legend Ronaldo pile on the pounds after retiring from professional sport.Usyk, who is a Manchester United fan and has a professional footie substitute appearance for FC Polissya Zhytomyr on his CV, said: “Even when my career ends, I will always stay in boxing and training.“I need to keep my organs fit and strong. For 23 years now I have been working on boxing alone, no more football or judo or anything.READ MORE IN BOXING“For example; Ronaldo was a great player – not Cristiano, the old Brazil one – but when he retired he got so big.“He was so fast and good at dribbling and skinny but when he stopped football and sport he became a very big man.“He stopped training and he lost his conditioning. I don’t want that, I want to live long and build up the Ukrainian boxing schools and teams.”After Usyk dethroned Tyson Fury for a second time in May, he vowed to take time away from the sport to make up with his family.Most read in BoxingBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKThe two-fight Gypsy King rivalry cost him birthdays and anniversaries and even the 2024 birth of his daughter Maria.But, just a fortnight into his hard-earned holiday, he was even pestering his devoted wife for sparring sessions on the family staircase.Security race to intervene as Daniel Dubois viciously shoves Oleksandr Usyk during first face-off at WembleyHe explained: “After Fury I only took two weeks off.“I went back to Spain with my team and my guys and I was running and riding bikes and swimming but it’s not good enough.“I was training hard, fitness training, regular hard training and shadow boxing.“But I called my wife and told her: ‘Hey, I think I might want to go back to the boxing gym’. She said: ‘I know’.“And then I was back home training every day, Sunday was my only day off for church to pray.”After two weeks I could not rest, it was impossible.“I was upstairs in my house and, every time I walked past a mirror, I was in my boxing stance and shadow boxing, bang, bang, bang, and move position.“Sometimes my wife would walk by and I would tell her: ‘Punch me, punch me!“But she would just kiss me to keep me quiet and stop.”He was so fast and good at dribbling and skinny but when he stopped football and sport he became a very big man.Usyk on RamosUsyk jabbed Dubois into submission in August 2023 in Poland and then went on to bamboozle Fury in sensational and mercurial style.So Dynamite Dan is not going to waste his time on trying to outfox the silver fox, who he rates as more of a dullard than a mental dominatrix.“I think he’s a boring guy,” the Brit ace said. “He should just be at home doing his mind s***. It’s all psychological.“When they feel the real pain and heat they can break through that.“I don’t think he can handle the pain and the heat I’m going to bring.Read More on The Sun“I’m going to step up and win. Points, knockout, anything.”Watch the full episode of The Sun’s Split Decision, where we dissect the enormous Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn fight. More