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      Dana White breaks silence on Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou with surprise three-word comment on ex-UFC champ

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      DANA WHITE has had his say on Francis Ngannou’s upcoming showdown with Tyson Fury.The former UFC heavyweight champion finalised a lucrative exhibition bout with The Gypsy King last month – six months after his departure from the promotion.
      Francis Ngannou will face Tyson Fury in a boxing match on October 28Credit: REX
      Dana White wasn’t keen on making the fight while Ngannou was still under contract with the UFC
      The veteran promoter has finally broken his silence on the fight
      Ngannou – who has never boxed professionally – will bid to become the first man to defeat WBC heavyweight king Fury.
      UFC supremo White was one of the most vocal critics of a potential Fury vs Ngannou clash following their impromptu Wembley face-off last May.
      But he’s seemingly happy the promotion’s former heavyweight king has secured the biggest payday of his career.
      During the UFC 293 post-fight press conference, he said: “Good for him.”
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      White blasted the fight after the pair went head to head on ESPN – the UFC’s broadcast partners – last May.
      He told thePat McAfee Show: “I don’t love the crossover fights. I don’t love ’em.
      “‘Cause they’re f*****g’ stupid, f*****g’ waste of time, energy, and money. … It’s silly, but I get it.
      “Boxing is a massive advantage for Tyson Fury. Ngannou just wrestled Ciryl Gane.
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      “If you know anything about fighting, it’s a silly conversation.”
      Ngannou’s seven-year stint in the UFC came to an end in December after he failed to agree a new contract with the promotion.
      The Cameroonian clubber has since signed a lucrative contract with the Professional Fighters League, who are allowing him to take part in his crossover clash with Fury.
      White, 54, was left stunned by Ngannou’s contract with the fast-rising promotion.
      He said: “Based on what I know about the deal, which is not much, it makes no sense to me.

      “You’re going to pay a guy not to fight for a year, and it’s already been like [14] months.
      “He’s fought three times in the last three years. It’s just not what we do here. It’s not what we do.
      “And the day that we released him, I knew exactly what was going to happen.
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      “Francis wants to take zero risks, doesn’t want to take any chances, and he obviously didn’t want to take a chance with Jon Jones — and after we saw what happened with Ciryl Gane, I don’t blame him.
      “I think the outcome would’ve been exactly the same, and I’m sure most of you do and I’m sure Francis does too.” More

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      Anthony Joshua is ‘mentally BROKEN’ and is not ready for Tyson Fury or Deontay Wilder fight, warns rival

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA is “mentally broken” and not ready to fight Deontay Wilder, claims heavyweight Manuel Charr.AJ has reportedly agreed terms to fight Wilder, possibly before the end of the year.
      Anthony Joshua is not ready to fight Deontay Wilder, claims Manuel CharrCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Wilder and Joshua have agreed terms to fightCredit: Getty
      The Brit has bounced back from consecutive defeats to Oleksandr Usyk by beating Jermaine Franklin and Robert Helenius.
      But Charr believes Joshua needs more time and more fights to properly prepare for the best heavyweights in the divison, including Wilder.
      Charr told Seconds Out: “Right now Joshua is mentally broken, you can see that.
      “Against Andy Ruiz Jr when he got first knocked out, two losses against Usyk, he looks broken. He needs time. He is not ready for Fury.

      “He needs five or six easy fights to get back to himself. If he fights Wilder next he can stop boxing after that. He is not ready for Wilder or Fury and not ready for me.”
      However Eddie Hearn still believes Joshua can become undisputed champion by knocking out Wilder and then Fury.
      The promoter admitted he might be slightly deluded but he has faith his fighter will reclaim his world champion status.
      But first Hearn must find a venue capable of hosting a blockbuster fight between Joshua and Wilder.
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      He is eyeing a potential bout at Madison Square Gardens or the Middle East, two places Joshua has fought before.
      Hearn has also considered another warm-up fight before taking on Wilder after AJ’s proposed grudge match with Dillion Whyte was cancelled. More

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      Apollonia Llewellyn risks Instagram ban as she almost bursts out of tiny white top as fans call her a ‘stunner’

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      APOLLONIA LLEWELLYN has continued her worldwide tour by spending some time in New York.She was recently there to celebrate her catwalk appearance being beamed onto the iconic Times Square billboard.
      Apollonia paired a white vest top with some faded jeansCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      The influencer posed on Brooklyn BridgeCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      And embraced the Big Apple life with a StarbucksCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      The influencer has spent a lot of time in New York this summerCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      Apollonia shot to fame as a ring girl during KSI’s boxing match with Joe Fournier back in May.
      She has since become a member of the Youtuber’s Misfits boxing agency.
      Llewellyn has built a considerable following off the back of her appearance in the ring and now boasts 565,000 followers on Instagram.
      She also has amassed a whopping 696k followers on TikTok.
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      Her latest post saw her pose in a white vest top and faded jeans in front of the New York City skyline.
      She captioned the post: “City life.”
      And fans were quick to heap praise on the look.
      One fan wrote: “Stunner 🔥.”
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      The influencer also visited Santorini this summerCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      Apollonia also travelled to Mykonos to soak up some raysCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      Another wrote: “Beautiful 😍.”
      While a third commented: “Such a babe 🙌.”
      And a fourth wrote: “you look amazing ❤️❤️❤️”
      Prior to Apollonia’s work as a ring girl, she was also a Page 3 model – where she earned the nickname Barbi.
      The Leeds born beauty seems to have left UK shores for goodCredit: INSTAGRAM More

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      ‘Deluded’ Eddie Hearn reveals shock Anthony Joshua predictions for Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury fights

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      EDDIE HEARN admits that he is “deluded” but insists he believes Anthony Joshua will knock out Deontay Wilder and then Tyson Fury.And he says that both he and his prize fighter “have the vision” of the former two-time heavyweight champ becoming the undisputed king.
      Eddie Hearn says he might be ‘deluded’ but believes Anthony Joshua will be undisputed champCredit: Alamy
      Talks for the long-overdue grudge match – which is currently targeted for January – between AJ and the Bronze Bomber resumed after Joshua knocked out short-notice replacement Robert Helenius last month.
      The British heavyweight’s Matchroom promoter Hearn claimed this weekend that the fight had taken a huge step towards coming to fruition from a financial standpoint.
      However, he also admitted they’re currently without a site for the dust-up, which should determine who is next in line to face WBC title holder Fury, while Wilder’s trainer Malik Scott has also cast doubt on the bout.
      Many still hope that the Gypsy King himself will finally seal an undisputed showdown with Oleksandr Usyk, the man who dethroned Joshua.
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      Many still remain unconvinced about AJ, even though he has bounced back from successive defeats to Usyk with two victories.
      But Hearn told talkSPORT that he has no doubts that the 33-year-old will eventually climb back to the top of the heavyweight mountain, saying: “I’m Anthony Joshua’s No1 fan.
      “In my head – call me deluded – but he’s gonna knock out Deontay Wilder and then he’s gonna knock out Tyson Fury, he’s gonna become the undisputed heavyweight world champion, and then we’re gonna sail off into the sunset.
      “Call me deluded, I don’t care what you call me, I see it, we have the vision for that.”
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      However, not many boxing fans appear to be as confident as Hearn.
      Reacting to his bold claim, one tweeted: “Sorry Eddie but that’s not happening.”
      “Oh, you crazy,” read another tweet, while a fellow social media user said: “Afraid not a chance! Wilder will finish AJ career if he chooses that route.”
      And another said: “Eddie Hearn never amazes me with all his egregious comments.
      “This has got to be the most outlandish comment by Eddie yet. Absolutely, unreal.” More

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      OnlyFans star turned boxer Whitney Johns channels inner Lara Croft as she shows off her bum workout

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      ONLYFANS star-turned-boxer Whitney Johns channelled her inner Lara Croft.That’s by showing off her bum workout to fans on social media.
      Whitney Johns gave fans an insight into her glute workoutCredit: Instagram @whitneyjohns
      The OnlyFans star is the latest big name in boxingCredit: Instagram @whitneyjohns
      Whitney gave supporters an eyeful in a saucy videoCredit: Instagram @whitneyjohns
      Whitney, 32, is an American fitness model and OnlyFans ace who is the latest influencer to strike it big in boxing.
      The Idaho-born brawler saw her first taste of action in April against Australian “six foot goth girl”  6ar6ie6 (Barbie Three Six).
      Whitney, in a relationship with MMA star Chris Camozzi, lost the brawl by unanimous decision after a five-round epic.
      But she made amends in July’s clash with Amber O’Donnell, winning on points after another five rounds.
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      The fight went viral BEFORE a punch was landed after Amber and Whitney snogged at the weigh-in.
      And the latter is now back delighting fans with her latest online video.
      Whitney posted a very cheeky clip showcasing her new glute workout to her one million followers.
      She posed in a variety of positions revealing exactly what she does to achieve a buoyant backside.
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      The fitness model hails from AmericaCredit: Instagram @whitneyjohns
      She has enjoyed two fights already this yearCredit: Instagram @whitneyjohns
      Whitney lost her first bout on pointsCredit: Instagram @whitneyjohns
      She won her second scrap convincinglyCredit: Instagram @whitneyjohns
      Whitney told fans: “Ready to take your glutes from ‘meh’ to ‘MAJESTIC’? Elevate your booty game by throwing some ankle weights into the mix!
      “Think of them as earrings for your ankles — but way sweatier.
      “Pair ‘em up with hypertrophy and strength training, and you’ll get buns of steel in no time!”
      However, supporters couldn’t help but notice a strong resemblance between Whitney and video game character Lara Croft from the franchise Tomb Raider.
      One said: “Put you in the new Tomb Raider movie.”
      Another declared: “You’re so strong and sexy and really interesting what you’ve done with your training.”
      One noted: “Training with this view is priceless… gorgeous.”
      Another added: “Damn that body needs a Lords of London insurance policy on it, perfection!”
      Fans went wild for Whitney’s latest offeringCredit: Instagram @whitneyjohns
      The ace is dating an MMA starCredit: Instagram @whitneyjohns
      Whitney regularly posts saucy content onlineCredit: Instagram @whitneyjohns
      She isn’t shy when it comes to the cameraCredit: Instagram @whitneyjohns More

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      Boxer Liam Williams shares holiday snap with girlfriend Beth Huntley after breakup from mother of his son

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      LIAM WILLIAMS has shared a sweet holiday snap with girlfriend Beth Huntley.The Welsh boxer had been in Cancun, Mexico, with Beth for a getaway.
      Liam Williams shared a holiday snap with partner Beth HuntleyCredit: INSTAGRAM @liamwilliamsko
      The couple had a trip to CancunCredit: INSTAGRAM @liamwilliamsko
      They went to a steak restaurantCredit: INSTAGRAM @liamwilliamsko
      Williams has said he already wants another holiday with BethCredit: INSTAGRAM @liamwilliamsko
      The couple hit the beach for some fun in the sand as they dug a heart-shaped hole.
      They also visited Harry’s prime steak restaurant during their trip.
      Williams, 31, shared the sweet snap on his Instagram account for his 58k followers on the platform.
      The picture showed the couple posing for a selfie with Williams donning a shirt and Beth wearing a white top paired with a gold necklace.
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      The boxer captioned the photo, suggesting he wants to go on a fresh holiday with his partner now that he is back in training.
      He wrote: “Already feeling in need of another holiday with my number one.”
      Williams has been a professional boxer since 2011. He won his last fight, which came in 2022.
      He beat Nizar Trimech by TKO at York Hall, Bethnal Green.
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      Williams shared the pictures on his InstagramCredit: INSTAGRAM @liamwilliamsko
      Williams fought Chris Eubank last year and lostCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      He used to date Carys ParryCredit: INSTAGRAM @Carysxparry
      This victory followed a defeat to Chris Eubank Jr earlier in the year.
      After the defeat to Eubank Jr, Williams showed off his brutal eye injury and battered face on social media.
      His boxing high point came when he won the vacant Commonwealth light-middleweight title in 2014 with a 2nd-round-stoppage win over Michael Lomax.
      Williams has previously dated Carys Perry since early 2020.
      In November later that year they announces that Carys was pregnant.
      She gave birth to their son Oscar in May 2021.
      Williams also has a daughter, Mylas, who was born back in 2016. More

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      Deontay Wilder’s coach casts doubt on Anthony Joshua fight with cryptic comment just hours after it is ‘agreed’

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      DEONTAY WILDER’s head coach has seemingly poured cold water on talk of a fight with Anthony Joshua being close to a done deal.Negotiations over the long-overdue grudge match – which is currently targeted for January – resumed after Joshua sparked out short-notice replacement Robert Helenius last month.
      Anthony Joshua is said to be closing in on a grudge match with Deontay WilderCredit: GETTY
      Eddie Hearn has claimed both men have agreed the financial aspect of their showdownCredit: GETTY
      Wilder’s head coach Malik Scott, however, has seemingly poured cold water on that talkCredit: GETTY
      AJ promoter Eddie Hearn claimed this past weekend that the fight had taken a huge step towards coming to fruition from a financial standpoint, although he admitted they’re currently without a site for the dust-up.
      And a frustrated Malik Scott – Wilder’s coach and good friend – told ESNews: “It’s a real frustrating frustration, because to me, out of everybody.
      “Deontay is the one, as far as activity, is the one that misses out.
      “It’s a lot of promises, but it seems the promises are being broken a little bit. But we’ll see.”
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      Wilder hasn’t set foot inside the ring since his first-round obliteration of Helenius last October.
      The Bronze Bomber is said to be keen on having a warm-up fight before throwing down with Joshua.
      And Hearn claims Joshua will opt to make his third outing of the year should his clash with Wilder take longer to finalise than currently anticipated.
      He told BBC Five Live: “He [Joshua] is just training away but he wants Wilder.
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      “If it can’t be made, he wants to stay active. If he fights in December, that’ll be three fights in eight months which is incredible for him.
      “People keep saying he should have one more fight and then fight Wilder, but we don’t think so.
      “If it ends up that way, so be it and nothing would surprise me.
      “If he fights in December, if he fights Deontay Wilder, if he fights Tyson Fury next – nothing would surprise me.
      “There’s Filip Hrgovic and there’s Andy Ruiz Jr, but it probably won’t take place in this country.
      “He’s had two now on the spin at The O2 Arena, so maybe we go to Madison Square Garden, somewhere in the Middle East. It’s just about activity for him.” More

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      Watch Dillon Danis ‘get rocked’ in leaked sparring footage as he accuses Logan Paul of sending ‘spies’ to training camp

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      LOGAN PAUL has been accused of sending “spies” into Dillon Danis’ training camp ahead of their showdown.The social media sensations are gearing up to throw down in a fiery grudge match in Manchester next month.
      Logan Paul faces Dillon Danis in a boxing match on October 14Credit: DAZN
      The pair have been embroiled in a bitter war of words over the last few weeksCredit: REUTERS
      Footage of Danis sparring for the match has been leaked onlineCredit: TWITTER@POSEIDONSSHOP
      The MMA fighter has accused Paul of sending “spies” into his training campCredit: TWITTER
      Brazilian jiu-jitsu whizz Danis’ clash with the elder Paul brother will mark his professional boxing debut.
      And he’s accused the YouTuber-turned-boxer of sending one of his cronies to his gym to spy on his spars and report back their findings.
      Danis made the sensational accusation – which also included Paul’s brother Jake – on Twitter after seeing footage of himself going to war during a sparring session with one of his training partners.
      He tweeted: “Shane Mosley was right; the Pauls send spies into camps for any advantage because they suck.
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      “But it’s okay; with 20 seconds left in the round, my partner—who is a 15-time Brazilian world kickboxing champion—and I said, ‘Let’s go for it.’
      “I’m not afraid to sit in the pocket and trade blows. Let’s see who takes the first step back on fight night.”
      Fight fans were quick to comment on the clip, with one saying: “Bro getting molly whopped.”
      Another said: “He’s getting dropped lmao.”
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      And another said: “After watching this I can confidently say that Logan will win the fight.”
      One remarked: “Bro’s getting rocked.”
      Another chimed in: “It’s not looking good bruv.”
      Neither Logan, 28, nor his brother Jake have responded to Danis’ stunning accusation.
      Danis was recently slapped with a restraining order from Logan’s fiancee Nina Agdal over his relentless Twitter campaign against her.
      The MMA fighter has shared several snaps of the Danish model with her previous partners – which she claimed led to her suffering “humiliation, emotional distress, and reputational harm.”
      Agdal also accused him of sharing a 10-year-old X-rated photo of herself from a “romantic encounter” with a former partner.
      And according to TMZ, a court has found in her favour and placed a temporary restraining order against Danis.
      Logan Paul’s fiancee Nina Agdal has had a restraining order against Danis grantedCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk More