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      Jake Paul’s girlfriend Jutta Leerdam shares stunning pics as she wishes ‘hardest worker in world’ happy 28th birthday

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      JAKE PAUL was wished a very happy birthday by his speed skater girlfriend Jutta Leerdam. The YouTuber-turned-boxer – who shares the same birthday with Muhammad Ali – turned 28. Jake Paul’s girlfriend Jutta Leerdam wished him a happy birthday on social mediaCredit: Instagram / @juttaleerdamJutta shared a series of loved-up snapsCredit: Instagram / @juttaleerdamShe called boxer Paul the ‘hardest worker’Credit: Instagram / @juttaleerdamHere is the speed skater posing during a romantic trip to ParisCredit: Instagram / @juttaleerdamAnd Jutta – a world champion on the ice – posted a series of loved-up snaps to celebrate Paul’s big day. They varied from shots together during fights, on romantic trips to Paris and celebrating her skating success. And Jutta wrote: “Happy 28th birthday baby @jakepaul. The hardest worker in the world with the sweetest heart.”So so proud of you of what you’ve achieved already, what you’ve done for other people and the person you are to me and the people around you. I love you.” READ MORE IN BOXINGJutta recently celebrated winning European gold in sprint competition with Paul cheering on in the crowd. The American recently moved to 11-1 as a boxer after beating Mike Tyson, 58, in their controversial clash on Netflix. Paul won on points but faced heavy scrutiny due to the age gap between them after cruising to an eight-round points win. His only defeat came in February 2023 to Tommy Fury, 25, via split-decision in Saudi Arabia with the pair linked with a rematch. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSPaul met Jutta after she joined his podcast as a guest just after his loss to Fury – going public in the April. The boxer has even revealed plans to engage to the Dutch skater. And he has also talked having kids with Jutta after brother Logan, 29, and fiance Nina Agdal, 32, welcomed their baby daughter Esme in September. Jutta met Jake Paul after going on his podcastCredit: Instagram / @uttaleerdamJake Paul has even revealed plans to marry JuttaCredit: Instagram / @uttaleerdamThe pair regularly support each otherCredit: Instagram / @juttaleerdam More

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      Who is Afghan Dan? Meet rapper set to star on Misfits Boxing 20 card

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      AFGHAN Dan is a grime rapper from Lancashire who is making a lucrative career-change after serving time for robbery.He is set to make his debut in the world of influencer boxing on the Misfits 20 fight card.Afghan Dan is a grime star from BlackpoolCredit: INSTAGRAMWho is Afghan Dan?Born Daniel Martin on March 8, 1996, Afghan Dan is a grime rapper from Blackpool, England.His music career took off when he became part of his hometown’s grime scene, with his tracks featuring on the YouTube channel BGMedia and rising to prominence with singles including #RingRing and TicTac.Dan’s fame was further propelled by collaborations with popular YouTubers such as WillNE.PrisonIn January 2018, Afghan Dan was remanded in custody for multiple burglaries committed on the same night at the age of 21.read more on misfits boxingHe was found guilty of stealing bank cards, electrical goods and an air rifle.Dan told Vice: “I knew it would be in the paper straight away. Daniel Martin, my mum’s address, burglary.“I was doing so many that night that I just knew that I’d have to get caught.“I was going in and trying back doors, trying sheds, trying cars without gloves on — I was very reckless.Most read in Boxing”It was proper trampy s***, proper rough, but that’s how I was living then.”I was homeless, staying at a mate’s house, and I just thought, ‘f*** this’.”Misfits stars HSTikkyTokky and Masai Warrior clash in heated scenes backstage after fight was called off at last minuteHe served a year in prison, during which time he focused on self-improvement, including reading self-help books and working in the prison laundry.Unexpected boostUpon his release, Dan faced the challenge of readjusting to public life and rebuilding his career.But he received an unexpected boost after a fan uploaded his tracks to Spotify and iTunes during his incarceration.This resulted in a lump sum of £3,000 upon his release from prison.I was homeless, staying at a mate’s house, and I just thought, ‘f*** this’Afghan DanViceOn top of his music, Dan earns income through Instagram sponsorships and streaming revenue.Misfits Boxing 20Afghan Dan is set to make his debut in the world of influencer boxing against Little T on the Misfits 20 fight card.The event is scheduled to start at 7pm GMT (2pm ET) on January 18, 2025, at the Co-op Live in Manchester.It features Darren Till v Anthony Taylor headlining, following Tommy Fury’s decision to pull out of his fight with the former UFC fighter.The former Love Island star released the following statement on Instagram: “I can’t believe I’m writing this but I am now not fighting Darren Till on January 18th 2025.”For the one simple reason being that Darren has stated over and over that he does not want to abide by professional boxing rules and that if he is losing the fight he will resort to kicking and other stupid MMA tactics.”I am a professional boxer, I have been out of the ring for over a year and I wanted this to be a great BOXING fight for the fans.”I have wasted weeks in training camp. We are working hard to get a new opponent and date.”I promise to get a better opponent and better fight for you guys.”Good news around the corner.”READ MORE SUN STORIESOther confirmed fights on the card include Wade Plemons v Masai Warrior.The full event is available to stream for all DAZN subscribers with no extra pay-per-view fees necessary. More

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      I used to be a Six Nations rugby star but now I’m working in security at Tyson Fury fights

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      A FORMER Wales star has swapped the rugby pitch for a high-profile security job – which involves working at Tyson Fury events.Lou Reed hung up his boots in 2017 after getting fed up with the wear and tear the gruelling sport had on his body.Former Wales international Lou Reed retired from rugby in 2017Credit: GETTYReed now spends his days working security at boxing eventsCredit: INSTAGRAM@LOUREED514Reed was in attendance for Fury’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk last DecemberCredit: INSTAGRAM@LOUREED514The former Scarlets and Cardiff star now passes the time by being a heavy for Lyons Den Security security firm, which is part of former heavyweight champion Fury’s wider security team.During an appearance on the BBC’s Scrum V podcast, he told former team-mates Alex Cuthbert and Ellis Jenkis: “I’m a medical salesman, for now, and a little bit of security.”It’s quite broad, it’s quite different but it seems to have helped me with the transition [from rugby], which is daunting for anyone.”When I called it a day on my career, I sent a couple of emails out.READ MORE BOXING NEWS”I was actually in Morgan Stoddart’s rental home in Aberporth, and I sent an email to a guy from Bridgend who was in charge of Wimbledon security.”I was then on the tennis courts at Wimbledon, a complete baptism of fire because I had no experience on the radio.”These guys are military trained on the radios, they know everything about everything and there was me on Court Three with all the top seeds, trying to work out where I fit in.”But it served me well, keep it light and wing it and you’ll be surprised how far you can go.Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS”I’m [now] part of Tyson Fury’s security team, the wider security team.”We work closely with the Riyadh Season over in Saudi Arabia and if there’s work in the UK, we also jump in and do that. We travel the world.”Tyson Fury WILL still fight Anthony Joshua and they’ll even be friends after, says British champ in shock predictionReed’s primary gig is looking after iconic announcer and boxing Hall of Famer Michael Buffer, who he’s developed a good relationship with.He said: “My exclusive job in Saudi Arabia is to deal with Michael Buffer, the ring announcer.”How that came about was someone needed a break and the door was empty, so I was told to stand on the door.”He came out and we started chatting, light-hearted. It’s very difficult sometimes in security because you’re there to do a really serious job, but you can be diligent and light-hearted, you’re easy to be around.”I think I went above and beyond really, because that’s how I like to treat people. “I made him feel good and got the rota for his day and tried to stick to it and communicate with him.”Essentially, I would walk him to the stage, he’d do his announcing and I’d walk him back to his car, keep fans who were a bit overzealous from getting on to him, and that would be my week.Lou Reed’s main job in Saudi Arabia is looking after iconic announcer Michael BufferCredit: GETTY”There’d be a press conference where he would be announcing it and I’d stand at the side of the stage, there would be weigh-ins, where the boys would stop the fighters from getting at each other.”Some do it for the camera but others are genuinely that passionate.”It’s been seven years since former lock Reed, who played for his country in the Six Nations, announced his retirement.But his new job sometimes reminds him of the life he left behind aged just 30.He continued: “For the night itself, I get to the arena and walk him into the ring, down the actual fighters walk.READ MORE SUN STORIES”It’s in a stadium so I get that rugby feel, I really do. “I don’t struggle from not playing rugby but it’s really nice to dip your toe in now and again.” More

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      Boxers warned stay away from controversial doctor who worked with Tyson Fury and boasted how fighters can cheat

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      BRITISH boxers have been reminded to avoid a doctor infamous for boasting about doping loopholes.Disgraced Dr Usman Sajjad hit the headlines in 2022 following Conor Benn’s two failed drug tests and shameful cover-up.British boxers have been reminded to avoid working with controversial doctor Usman SajjadSajjad hit the headlines three years ago after Conor Benn failed two drug testsCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunSajjad has repeatedly boasted claiming to have worked with Tyson FuryCredit: PAIn a baffling move, the medical man had guested on podcasts and YouTube shows explaining in detail how fighters cheat and get away with it.The overweight GP had used social media to reveal he specialises in hypogonadism, the male menopause and hormone replacement therapy.So when 28-year-old welterweight Benn was revealed to have twice had testosterone booster, Clomifene, in his system, ahead of the original Chris Eubank Jr clash, the spotlight was shine on Sajjad, who briefly deleted his social channels.SunSport has spoken to members of the industry who claim the doctor is a just a fame-hungry fight fan who wants photos with his heroes.READ MORE SPORT STORIESBut, following the December bust of Dennis McCann – another British fighter he has been pictured with and claimed to help – the British Boxing Board of Control has moved to warn the sport of his reputation.The circular said: “Please note that Dr Sajjad is not a registered Medical Officer with the British Boxing Board of Control and therefore, no medical documentation will be accepted at the Board’s head office undertaken by Dr Sajjad.”Sajjad has repeatedly boasted claiming to have worked with Tyson Fury and brother Tommy.And he even wished the Gypsy King a happy retirement after his shock exit last week.Most read in BoxingHowever, Tyson’s doping charge dates back to 2015, long before Sajjad was on the circuit.It’s worrying that boxers – and some British MMA fighters like Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann – still associate with Sajjad after his incriminating claims.Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn will be ‘TOXIC’ and ‘more like WWE than IBF’He told the Quality Shot podcast: “If you are an elite level boxer, you know, pay per view, world class, European level, 80 to 90 per cent are doing it (drugs) from what I’m seeing.“When I say doping, it’s not just steroids. “You’ve got IV fluid infusion after weigh-ins, you’ve got diuretics, you’ve got growth hormones, you’ve got testosterone replacements.“A lot of times in how the drug testing system works, a lot of the fights in the UK, it’s all urine testing.”Sajjad continued: “You have to be an idiot to fail a drug test in England.“You would have to take drugs two to three days before you fight. The urine test is after a fight. Whereas the one that trips up a lot of athletes is if you sign up to the random drug testing, which WADA (the World Anti-Doping Agency) do.“They will track you where you are and can turn up to your house whenever and do a blood test. With a blood test, they can catch things that have been there a month.“However you can get around the random drug testing, because between the hours of 11pm and 7am, they are not allowed to come to your house. “A lot of athletes can take fast-acting testosterone or growth hormones which can only be in your body for seven to eight hours.“You could take it at 9-10pm and it would be out of your system by 7am. There’s ways to get around it. A lot of tricks.”Benn’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, claimed at the time of the scandal that his fighter barely knew the doctor and had only met once.But Benn gave him a Versace gift to thank him for all his help in and around the doomed Eubank Jr camp.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Matchroom boss claimed: “Firstly, I don’t know Dr Usman. I think I’ve spoken to him once in my life.”I believe – and again this is one for Conor Benn – that Conor Benn has met him once in his entire life and that was in the gym, and has not spoken to him before that, he’s not spoken to him after that, he’s certainly given him no advice in that respect.” More

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      Misfits Boxing 20 full card – how to watch huge bill from Manchester

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      MISFITS Boxing 20 will take place in Manchester TONIGHT!It’s the first show of the year for KSI’s promotion, and it promises to be one hell of a spectacle.Former UFC fighter Darren Till goes head-to-head with Misfits regular Anthony Taylor in tonight’s huge main event.The MMA star was initially scheduled to face Tommy Fury, but the former Love Island star withdrew from the bout in December.Plenty more thrilling fights are on the blockbuster card in Manchester – SunSport brings you the full card for Misfits Boxing 20.Who is on the Misfits Boxing 20 card?Here are all the bouts scheduled to take place:READ MORE IN BOXING*Subject to changeDarren Till vs. Anthony Taylor; Catchweight Wade Plemons vs. Masai Warrior; Bridgerweight Carla Jade vs. Melanie Shah; Lightweight Sami Hamed vs. Ziggy Johnson; Welterweight Ty Mitchell vs. Tommy Hench; Light heavyweight BBCC Gareth vs. Kak Hatt; Heavyweight Little T vs. Afghan Dan; Middleweight How to watch Misfits Boxing 20Misfits Boxing 20 main card will be broadcast LIVE on DAZN.You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £14.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.A flexible pass, worth £24.99-a-month (minimum three-month contract), is also available, and you can cancel at any time.You can also pay £119.99 for the year upfront, which is the lowest cost option.Can I live stream Misfits Boxing 20?DAZN subscribers can live stream Misfits Boxing 20 via the DAZN app.The DAZN app is available to download for FREE on your mobile or tablet device.Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action via SunSport’s live blog.Most read in BoxingHow to watch Misfits Boxing 20 Countdown Show for FREE More

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      Deontay Wilder ready to salvage Anthony Joshua fight amid Tyson Fury’s retirement after ex-world champ’s comeback bout

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      DEONTAY WILDER is ready to salvage a fight with Anthony Joshua. AJ appeared to be heading towards a two-bout deal with Tyson Fury – across the UK and Saudi Arabia – worth huge sums. Deontay Wilder is ready to salvage a fight with Anthony JoshuaCredit: GettyJoshua faces losing out on fighting Tyson FuryCredit: ReutersBut Fury looks to have KOd the fight before it even started by announcing his latest shock retirement. It would leave Joshua in need of an opponent in the summer – and Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh put forward Wilder’s name. Sources close to the American confirmed to SunSport that Wilder’s team are on board for talks with Joshua’s camp.But first the former WBC champion wants a tune-up comeback bout following two consecutive losses – that both cost him a fight with AJ.READ MORE IN BOXINGWilder, 39, returned in December 2023 and was stunned on points by Joseph Parker, 32. It meant the contract he signed to face Joshua, 35, the following year in 2024 became null and void.He was given a second chance to redeem the mega-bout last June – only to be knocked out by 41-year-old Zhilei Zhang. Wilder has since taken time out from the sport but has vowed to fight on – with a comeback set for the first quarter of 2025. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe is without a win since his 40-second KO of Robert Helenius, 41, in October 2022. Joshua meanwhile was KOd by Daniel Dubois, 27, in September and opted against an immediate rematch. Dubois now defends his IBF title on February 22 against Parker while Joshua awaits to see if Fury’s retirement – his fourth now – sticks.Tyson Fury WILL still fight Anthony Joshua and they’ll even be friends after, says British champ in shock prediction More

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      Tyson Fury retirement would be the right decision – it’s no good raking in a fortune if you’re unable to spend it

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      TYSON FURY is on his way to making more comebacks than Frank Sinatra if the sceptics are to be believed.He has never found it difficult to change his mind after announcing he’s hanging up his gloves.Tyson Fury announced he is retiring from boxingCredit: InstagramIt is the fourth time he has retiredCredit: PAQuestions remain on whether Fury will return or notCredit: ReutersUnexpectedly on Monday, Fury — for the fourth time — said he is quitting but nobody is sure if he really means it or if he’s behaving like a naughty schoolboy sniggering at everyone after pulling off a prank.If true it means he has snubbed a mega-million-pound showdown with bitter rival Anthony Joshua this summer to the disappointment of so many fans who waited ten years for it to happen.But I hope this time he is being sincere because it is the sensible thing to do.The two-time world heavyweight champion is 36 and has been a pro for 16 years and, hopefully, understands it’s better he doesn’t fight again for his long-term health.READ MORE IN boxing The years of intense training, weight reducing and taking punches to the head in sparring sessions — besides the big-occasion real wars — eventually takes a heavy toll on the body however good a boxer is.You either love or loathe the Gypsy King but no one can deny he deserves a long and happy retirement — a just reward for the entertainment he has provided.There are horror stories concerning the fate of so many elite fighters who have continued fighting long after their prime, Muhammad Ali being the classic example.Yet another tragic saga to prove the point concerns Don Curry, 63.Most read in BoxingNot his first retirement…THIS isn’t the first time Tyson Fury has retired.His first came 12 YEARS ago, when in 2013 he grew frustrated when a fight with David Haye fell through.He declared at the time: “Hi everyone, I have officially retired from boxing. There’s too many bent [crooked] people in the sport. They will have to f*** someone else. Goodbye boxing.”Then, he took a three-year break from the sport between 2015 and 2018, during which many didn’t expect to see him again.In 2022 he retired TWICE.Speaking in the ring after defeating Dillian Whyte at Wembley with a sixth-round finish, he revealed he’d made a promise to wife Paris.He stated: “I’m a two-time undisputed world champion. [I have] £150million in the bank and nothing to prove to anybody.”Later in the year, he stated his plan to “100 per cent” return to the ring.But then just four days later he posted on X that he was quitting again.He posted: “Massive thanks to everyone who had an input in my career over the years & after long hard conversations I’ve finally decided to walk away & on my 34th birthday I say Bon voyage.”It means there will be serious doubts that his latest declaration truly means we’ll never see him in the ring again.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe Texan former undisputed world welterweight and light-middleweight champ was recognised as the best fighter on Earth 40 years ago.In 1994, three years after retiring, Curry was charged and acquitted of supplying cocaine — but the cost of his legal fees financially ruined him.Anthony Joshua’s ‘reaction’ to Tyson Fury retirement revealed by Eddie Hearn as £500m fight lies in tattersBecause he could no longer afford to pay child support he ended up spending six months in jail.Desperate for money six years after he’d packed it in, he made a comeback at 36. He took a severe seven-round beating and now suffers from severe brain disease.Fury might also like to know of the conversation I overheard at the poolside of a Kuala Lumpur hotel a few hours after Ali had outpointed Joe Bugner, 50 years ago.While Ali was confined to bed with heat exhaustion, Bugner was swimming and drinking champagne.Promoter Mickey Duff, angry at Bugner for running from Ali like a thief for 15 rounds, said: “I suppose, Joe, at the end of the day, the name of the game is money.”Quick as an Ali left jab, Bugner replied: “Yes, Mickey — and being able to spend it.” More

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      Chris Eubank Sr fears his son Jr is putting life at risk by controversially fighting Conor Benn

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      CHRIS Eubank says he fears his son Chris Jr is putting his life in danger by fighting Conor Benn.Conor and Chris Jr confirmed this week that they would square up in a huge money fight in London in April.Chris Eubank Jr, left, and Conor Ben, right, will fight in London in AprilCredit: GettyChris Eubank Snr has spoken to The Sun about his concerns over the big money boutCredit: Louis WoodSpeaking before the contracts were signed, Chris, 58, admitted he never believed the fight would happen and said of their planned 2022 bout: “My son, if he had taken that fight where they tried to board him down to 157, would have lost his life.”Chris, whose son Sebastian died after having a heart attack aged 29 in 2023, continued: “I lost Sebastian.“What do I say about losing another one? Nothing, I just pray.”Chris Jr, 35, and Conor, 28, will face one another in a bout in April – with Conor having to come up two weight classes to make the bout happen.READ MORE ON CHRIS EUBANK JRChris Jr posted a picture online of Conor signing his contract and said: “Conor Benn just signed his own death sentence.”The pair were due to fight in 2022 – 29 years after their fathers Chris and Nigel had fought for a second time.The contest was called off however after Conor failed a voluntary drugs test – with his suspension lifted in November.When asked his opinion on promoters appearing to put money over safety, Chris said: “They take no interest in the lives of the fighter, it is irresponsible.Most read in Boxing“They are going to end up landing themselves in a lawsuit.“The safety of boxers is number one.”Recalling the death of American boxer Paul Bamba in December, who died aged 35 just six days after winning the WBA Gold Cruiserweight title by defeating Rogelio Medina, Chris continued: “Paul said he gave himself brain damage by losing too much weight.“He lost 22lbs in a matter of days.“What the promoters are doing now is looking at the names and looking at the money.“So, the names of the fathers Nigel Benn, Chris Eubank, they are looking at the names that draw an audience to a stadium or an arena.“This is trampling the rules. They are running amok.“It has become a world of ‘money first’. Like with the YouTube fighters, it’s the money they think about.“And for the boxers, when they are headstrong, they are not thinking about safety.“I know what it is like to get in there and to have lost all that weight.“I know what it feels like when you are getting a hammering. It is dangerous.“I know what it is like in training, when you are dehydrated.”Chris spoke to The Sun to celebrate his Trust Huddle tour, which has seen him going around the UK speaking to young people and community groups.The app was co-created by Chris and exists to bring local people together.The tour has so far seen Chris visiting the Holford Drive Community Sports Hub in Perry Barr, the ATOS Jiu Jitsu UK in Mere Green, Sutton Coldfield and Cannock Boxing Club.Chris said: “It binds communities together.“We have to unify in whatever community we are in and that is what Trust Huddle is all about, bringing everyone together.“All these principles I speak to young people about, their conduct, their behaviour, being a gentleman or being a young lady.“I tell them manners work, you will get far, a lot further than those who use bad language.READ MORE SUN STORIES“My parents gave me the blueprint and that blueprint is based on the principles of treating others as you would want them to treat you.“Community is unity and unity is victory. You can be a victor.”Chris Snr is currently on tour around the UK with his Trust Huddle app – which helps to bring communities togetherThe boxing legend has been giving talks to school children as well as parents and community groupsChris Jr warned Conor he had ‘signed his own death sentence’ by agreeing to the fightCredit: Getty More