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      ‘I feel bad for Francis Ngannou’, says worried fans after Anthony Joshua shows off lean shape ahead of fight

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has fans already feeling sorry for Francis Ngannou after giving an inside look into his training camp. Joshua returns on March 8 in Saudi Arabia against Ngannou, who only made his boxing debut in October against Tyson Fury.
      Anthony Joshua in training to fight Francis NgannouCredit: @anthonyjoshua
      AJ had fans fearing the worst for NgannouCredit: @anthonyjoshua
      And he has been preparing for the crossover bout at new trainer Ben Davison’s gym in Harlow.
      AJ uploaded a snap in all black with a menacing look on his face – leaving some fans fearing the worst for Ngannou.
      One said: “I really feel bad for that Francis guy cause you’re ready.”
      Another added: “I feel bad for Francis he will feel the heat.”
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      One agreed: “Those eyes say it all.”
      Joshua, 34, stopped Otto Wallin, 32, in five rounds in his last fight in December, his first under coach Davison.
      Meanwhile Ngannou, 35, dropped Fury, 37, on his boxing debut but lost a controversial split-decision.
      It was still enough for him to earn the bout with AJ, filling in for Deontay Wilder, 38, after the American lost to Joseph Parker, 32.
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      Many were shocked by Ngannou’s performance and knockdown of Fury – but not Joshua.
      He said during a DAZN face to face: “I think if I box Tyson Fury a lot of similarities will happen in the fight so I am not surprised at all in terms of his style, who Fury is, it’s just a boxing match.
      “Well done to both of them, they put on an entertaining fight but that’s in the past. That’s how boxing is, and we move forward now.”
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      Fans say Eddie Hearn ‘will be fighting in Misfits soon’ as he leaves Love Island star stunned with body transformation

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      EDDIE HEARN has fans convinced he will be fighting on Misfits after showing off his body transformation. The boxing promoter has been on a health kick over the past 18 months having lost two stone through his new clean lifestyle.
      James DeGale with Eddie Hearn in 2015
      The boxing promoter has been on a health kick over the past 18 month
      Hearn has lost two stone through his new healthy lifestyleCredit: Instagram @kaipeacockfitness
      Hearn has been keeping his 1.3million Instagram followers up to date with his workouts in the gym.
      And in his latest, he posed in a grey vest and looked like a lean, mean, fighting machine.
      So much that one fan reacted: “He will be fighting in misfits soon.”
      Another said: “What a transformation.”
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      One joked: “Shreddie Hearn.”
      Love Island star-turned boxing presenter Josh Denzel said: “Go on the boy!!!!”
      The 44-year-old recently embarked on a demanding ten-week workout programme to get in shape and now feels better than ever.
      And he even copied UFC boss Dana White’s gruelling 72-hour fast without food, living off just electrolytes and water.
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      He told Men’s Health UK: “When I wake up in the morning, I go into the bathroom and I get a glimpse of myself and go, ‘F**king hell yeah,’ and that’s good enough.
      “That makes me feel great for the day.”
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      Hearn’s outlook has completely changed as he focuses on improving his fitness even further.
      He added: “Right now, physically, I feel better than I’ve ever felt in my life, and I’m 44 years old.
      “I’m excited to see what’s going to happen in six months, what’s going to happen in 12 months, what’s going to happen in three years.”
      Fans joked Hearn will be fighting on Misfits soonCredit: instagram @kaipeacockfitness More

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      Shocking moment Jack Catterall grabs Josh Taylor by the NECK and aims slap at rival in explosive face-off

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      JACK CATTERALL grabbed Josh Taylor by the neck during their explosive first face-off.Tempers flared between the boxing rivals ahead of their highly-anticipated rematch in April.
      Josh Taylor shoved Jack Catterall after he grabbed his neckCredit: Reuters
      The rivals clashed during an explosive first face-offCredit: Reuters

      Taylor controversially won their previous meeting via split decision in February 2022 to defend his light-welterweight world titles.
      The pair are now set to settle their rivalry at the First Direct Arena in Leeds on April 27.
      Ahead of the bout, a press conference was held in Edinburgh on Monday.
      The tense press conference went back and forth with insults before Manchester’s 30-year-old Catterall said Taylor “can’t even see straight”.
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      The 33-year-old Tartan Tornado hit back with x-rated insults and shouts of “rat”.
      And when they were posed close together for a photo opportunity, Taylor lashed out his arms and shoved Catterall backwards.
      The Scot placed a hand on his opponent’s waist before Catterall reached out for Taylor’s throat.
      And then there was a rapid move from southpaw Taylor and a security separation.
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      After Taylor landed the most significant shove, he shouted out “I can see straight now can’t I?”
      Broadcasters DAZN called for another stare-down with promoter Eddie Hearn involved.
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      But Catterall lashed out first this time and the pair were separated until the second leg in Manchester on Tuesday. 
      Taylor said: “the guy is obviously riled up, he tried to put his hands on me.
      “He is trying to wind me up but he doesn’t have the brains to do it.”
      But Catterall disagreed and again suggested his foe was not fully fit, saying: “He has been in hiding for two years, I’ve not been able to find him.
      “He came out today but he didn’t look too clever.”
      Taylor controversially beat Catterall via split decision in 2022Credit: Reuters
      Catterall traded insults with his opponent from across the stageCredit: Reuters
      Catterall was handed his first professional loss in their first meeting two years ago.
      El Gato left Taylor with two cuts by his left eye and knocked him down, but was only given the nod by one of the three judges.
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      Both fighters were deducted points during the bout, which also had a heated build-up between the long-term rivals.
      Taylor, who was also unbeaten at the time of the first fight, lost his WBO light-welterweight title to Teofimo Lopez in June last year. More

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      Strongman Eddie Hall gives update on next fight after missing out on ‘life-changing money’ for MMA debut

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      EDDIE HALL revealed he lost out on “life-changing money” after his MMA debut was cancelled – but he may not have to wait long to fight. The former world’s strongest man was lined up for a stunning four-man cage tournament in Qatar.
      Eddie Hall lost out on ‘life-changing money’ after his MMA debut was cancelled
      And he was due to face Mitchell Hooper or Brian Shaw – until talks suddenly broke down.
      Hall said on his YouTube channel: “I’ve been training for an MMA fight for the last, I’m going to say six months of my life.
      “And I’m sure you’ve heard the news, seen other articles, big Brian Shaw has talked about it.
      “Don’t know quite what went wrong but the fight fell through. It was big money, it was life-changing money and that’s why I took the contract.
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      “Of course, me and Brian being family men, we want to secure our futures, make everything financially secure for our children, our great grandchildren etc.
      “We took this deal, we had a contract in place and it all just fell through. It’s just one of those things.”
      Hall, 36, crossed over to boxing in 2022 but was beaten in a super-heavyweight exhibition against rival Hafthor Bjornsson, 35.
      But he began training with interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall, 30, for his MMA debut and revealed he got down to 25 stone.
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      Hall is back in talks for an MMA fight and called out strongmen duo Hooper and Shaw as well as 6ft 8in actor Martyn Ford.
      He said: “Is there a fight looming? Yes, there is.
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      “I’m talking to quite a few promoters, got quite a few different people setting things up, trying to lure fighters in.
      “Martyn Ford, of course is one of those. Brian Shaw is one of those, Mitchell Hooper is one of those.”
      Eddie Hall poses with the face of strongman rival Brian Shaw on his trunksCredit: Instagram More

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      Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou TV channels confirmed with boxing fans given choice of broadcaster to watch fight

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      BOXING fans will have the choice of two TV channels to watch from when Anthony Joshua fights Francis Ngannou. AJ returns on March 8 against the ex-UFC champion-turned heavyweight boxing star in Saudi Arabia.
      Anthony Joshua facing off with Francis NgannouCredit: Alamy
      And it has been confirmed that BOTH Sky Sports and DAZN will air the bout on pay-per-view.
      But the price point is yet to be confirmed.
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      I dropped Anthony Joshua in sparring – here’s my prediction for his fight against Francis Ngannou

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has received the backing of old sparring partner David Price in his fight against Francis Ngannou. Joshua returns on March 8 in Saudi Arabia against Ngannou, who only made his boxing debut in October against Tyson Fury.
      Anthony Joshua fights Francis Ngannou on March 8Credit: PA
      David Price once dropped Joshua in sparringCredit: PA:Press Association
      And the former UFC champion-turned boxing debutant astonishingly dropped Fury despite losing a controversial split-decision.
      The performance was still enough to earn him another blockbuster in Riyadh, this time against AJ.
      But Price – who once floored Joshua in sparring – believes this time Ngannou will not have the same success in the ring.
      He told iFL TV: “I think Joshua will walk through him really in a boxing match.
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      “I think it will magnify what happened with Fury and get people talking more again.”
      Price, 40, retired in 2021 two years after defeat to Derek Chisora, 40.
      But in 2016, he was considered as an opponent for Joshua, who at the time was making the second defence of his IBF title.
      Price stated his case by revealing that he had dropped Joshua in a previous sparring session.
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      AJ was an amateur boxer at the time and never denied Price’s claim when probed in the past.
      Joshua told Sky Sports in 2016: “Yes, he dropped me in sparring and I continued training and that’s why I am here now.
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      “In a sense, you have to look at these things as a blessing in disguise because in boxing, a lot of people get dropped, get hurt and then go on and do great things.” More

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      Jake Paul calls out Tommy Fury to complete epic trilogy including MMA fight in £16MILLION deal

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      JAKE PAUL has teased a trilogy across both boxing and MMA with Tommy Fury – offering a deal of up to £16MILLION. The YouTuber-turned boxer has angled for a rematch with Fury ever since losing their celebrity grudge match in February 2023.
      Jake Paul wants to rematch Tommy FuryCredit: Getty
      But Paul has continued to accuse his boxing rival of pricing himself out to avoid the pair sharing the ring again.
      He told ESPN: “I think he is a lot of things, one of which is not very serious about the fight and actually making it happen.
      “And too unrealistic in terms of offers and finances. He thinks he’s his brother and his dad is delusional in terms of what he’s actually worth.
      “And I can see how that happens, if they’re like, ‘Yo, Tyson Fury’s getting this, Tommy should be getting this.’
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      “It’s like, no. That’s not how it works, brother. So it’s hard to get that across these hard-headed people who aren’t very good at business and don’t understand the way and the landscape of boxing.
      “I think there’s a massive fear of, not only losing, but they’re just trying to be unrealistic about the numbers, which again, maybe, those two go hand in hand.
      “We all know everyone tries to price themselves out if they don’t really want to fight and hide behind that.
      “I think that’s where things are, but regardless, I’m on a different mission to become world champion.
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      “All doors for Tommy lead to me. I can do whatever I want.”
      Paul, 27, bounced back by beating ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 38, on points following his first boxing loss.
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      The American then knocked out 10-1-1 boxer Andre August, 35, in December and returns on March 2 against 17-2 Ryan Bourland, also 35.
      Fury, 24, meanwhile edged past Paul’s arch rival KSI, 30, in his last fight in October and has since had hand surgery.
      Paul last year signed with the Professional Fighters League, where he will make his MMA debut.
      And his business partner Nakisa Bidarian talked up a trilogy fight in the PFL cage as part of a $20m (£16m) deal for Fury.
      Bidarian said: “He’s willing to fight him in boxing and if Jake wins, he’s willing to enter the SmartCage in PFL with Tommy.
      “There’s a path there where it’s close to $20 million in guaranteed money.”
      Jake Paul is set to make his MMA debut with the PFLCredit: PFL More

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      Oleksandr Usyk ‘has secret clause in Tyson Fury fight contract to prevent Gypsy King pulling out again’

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      OLEKSANDR USYK already has a replacement opponent contracted if Tyson Fury pulls out of their super-fight again. The pair of undefeated champions were set to meet in the heavyweight division’s first four belt undisputed title decider on February 17.
      Tyson Fury facing off with Oleksandr UsykCredit: EPA
      But Fury was forced to withdraw after suffering a horror cut in sparring that required 14 stitches.
      The bout has since been postponed to May 18 and both have agreed to forfeit £10MILLION of their own cash if they withdraw.
      But Usyk’s trainer Sergey Lapin has also claimed Filip Hrgovic is already lined up to replace Fury if lightening does strike twice.
      Lapin told Fruity Slots: “I hope Usyk will get the chance to settle the score with Fury on May 18.
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      “But if he continues to run, then we have a clause in the agreement to replace Fury with Filip Hrgovic.
      “Hrgovic is the back-up opponent, so the show will go on regardless of whether he shows up, this was also confirmed by His Excellency Turki Al Sheikh.”
      Fury, 35, was just two weeks out from the fight of his life when an accidental elbow by sparring partner Agron Smakici sliced him open.
      But Lapin goaded: “Let’s say he did get cut – through a head guard and with large training gloves – can you imagine what will happen to his head when he receives a bomb from the Usyk in a ten-ounce glove?
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      “If Fury finally dares to enter the ring on May 18, then it will be a terrible dream for him, he has never boxed with a boxer of this level in his life.
      “Ngannou exposed Fury for what he is, a fighter with too many miles on clock, a fighter who has had too many wars.
      “And, a fighter who is now in rapid decline to the point he’s been badly troubled by sparring partners.”
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