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      Terence Crawford accepts Canelo’s demands for mega fight and insists he ‘doesn’t care about weight’

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      TERENCE CRAWFORD has accepted Canelo Alvarez’s demands for their potential mega fight.The undisputed welterweight world champion has also insisted that he “doesn’t care about weight” as he eyes more glory.
      Terence Crawford has accepted Canelo Alvarez’s demandsCredit: Getty
      Canelo defends his undisputed super middleweight belts against Jermell CharloCredit: AP
      Crawford became the undisputed champion in a second division last month by stopping Errol Spence Jr. in the ninth round of their bout.
      Now 40-0, the 35-year-old is looking to repeat the feat in a third division.
      In order to do so, he is open to fighting the winner of Canelo’s fight against Jermell Charlo on September 30.
      The pair are facing off in Las Vegas for Canelo’s super middleweight titles.
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      Charlo is set to be stripped of his super welterweight belts once the fight starts.
      With that in mind, Crawford is now open to jumping up to 168lbs to fight the winner.
      “So now I need to shift gears, because I know I wanted to fight Jermell, but if he loses to Canelo…” he told Joe Rogan.
      “I always said man, that’s a big step, but for a person to go up three weight classes from 147 to 168, and to win and become undisputed, wow.
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      “What can they say? They can’t say nothing right now, but what can they say?
      “Three-time undisputed champion and the smaller fighter that went up three weight divisions to conquer one of the baddest men that’s been doing it for probably longer than me.”
      Bud has also backed himself for success at the higher weight class, adding: “I would definitely have to gain weight.
      “I just believe in my abilities. Canelo’s not a big guy, he’s five-eight. He’s muscular, but as far as height, nah. That wouldn’t be nothing that… We’d have to see.

      “I think it could happen. To be honest, I think that’s the biggest fight in boxing if he beats Charlo.
      “I’m ready now. People think it’s all about weight, but I think it’s skill. I’ve got the power to make anybody respect me, I don’t care what your weight is.”
      Despite Crawford teasing a mega fight against Canelo, Spence Jr. is keen on a rematch.
      He revealed after his loss to Crawford that he plans to activate his rematch clause in time for them to fight again in December.
      Crawford stopped Errol Spence Jr. to become undisputed champion in a second divisionCredit: Getty More

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      ‘He would get flattened’ – Boxing legend says Anthony Joshua would have stood no chance with heavyweights of the 90s

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      CARL FROCH believes Anthony Joshua “would get flattened” by the heavyweights of the 90s.The boxing legend has given a damning assessment of the former world champion.
      Anthony Joshua ‘would get flattened’ by 90s heavyweights according to Carl FrochCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Froch has slammed Joshua after his win over Robert HeleniusCredit: talkSPORT
      Joshua moved to 26-3 by beating Robert Helenius via seventh round knockout last Saturday.
      His victory, the first by KO in three years, has set up a super-fight against Deontay Wilder, which is being eyed for January in Saudi Arabia.
      Although Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn believes he can “comfortably” outbox the American, Froch is less convinced by AJ’s abilities in the ring.
      “When you see how ‘AJ’ lost to Andy Ruiz and then the back to back defeats to Oleksandr Usyk,” he told talkSPORT.
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      “I just think the way in which he lost those fights, would you put him in there with an Evander Holyfield? Or Mike Tyson or Lennox Lewis?
      “I feel like the workmate and the ability to take punches was better back then. I don’t think that AJ belongs in that era of the 80s or 90s.
      “I don’t think you would be able to say that he belongs in that era, based on the losses. He’d be in there and letting shots go, but he’d be getting flattened.”
      Joshua’s win over Helenius came after the Finn had taken the bout on short notice.
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      Original opponent Dillian Whyte was ruled out after failing a drugs test less than two weeks before the fight.
      Despite Froch’s comments, Wilder is open to facing Joshua according to his coach Malik Scott.
      The former WBC heavyweight champion has also fought Helenius, knocking him out in the first round last October.
      Joshua is confident ahead of the potential match-up, though, and has even broken down how he will beat Wilder.
      Joshua scored a seventh round knockout against Helenius last weekendCredit: Getty More

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      Apollonia Llewellyn shows off bum in stunning bikini snap in Greece as fans gush ‘don’t change anything, that’s perfect’

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      APOLLONIA LLEWELLYN has been hailed as “perfect” by her fans after showing off her bum while poolside.The ring girl was soaking up the sun as she lay by the pool while in Santorini, Greece.
      Apollonia Llewellyn has wowed fans with her recent snapsCredit: instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      They include this one by the poolCredit: instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      The ring girl is on holiday in SantoriniCredit: Instagram / @apolloniallewellyn
      Apollonia, 23, has been keeping her fans up to date with her trip on the Greek Island through posts on social media.
      She has now wowed them with her latest snaps as she posted two more on to her Instagram account.
      Both photos show her lying down next to a swimming pool in an orange bikini with her bum on show.
      And her fans flocked to the comment section to hail her.
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      One fan gushed: “Nice view!!!!”
      A second commented: “Beauty ❤️.”
      A third wrote: “Don’t change anything, that’s perfect.”
      A fourth said: “Beautiful.”
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      She has built up a big following on social mediaCredit: Instagram / @apolloniallewellyn
      She has almost 700k followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram / @apolloniallewellyn
      Apollonia rose to fame as a ring girlCredit: instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      While a fifth added: “Beautiful and beautiful body.”
      Apollonia has not just built herself an impressive following on Instagram, but also on TikTok.
      The Leeds lass boasts a further 696,000 followers on the video app where she regularly updates her fans with her lavish lifestyle.
      She rose to fame as a ring girl on the Misfits fight card at Wembley back in January.
      She has been hailed as ‘perfect’ by fansCredit: Instagram
      The boxing event featured huge social media names such as KSI and Elle Brooke.
      Apollonia has already put on a busty display during her trip to Santorini as she tucked into breakfast.
      She spilled out of a skimpy bikini to the delight of her fans on a sunny morning on the island.
      Another recent upload saw one fan hail Apollonia as “gorgeous from head to toe” as she posed in a different white dress.
      The stunning blonde also debuted a new curly hair do in one post, which saw her show off her physique in a yellow bikini. More

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      Who is Tyson Fury’s father John?

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      TYSON Fury’s rise to heavyweight glory is largely down to one man – his dad John.As head of the famous Fury family, boxing runs through his blood and has spilled out into his offspring.
      Former boxer John Fury is the head of the famous Fury familyCredit: Instagram
      Who is John Fury?
      John Fury – known by his nickname “Gypsy John” – was born in Tuam, Galway, Ireland into a family of Irish Traveller heritage.
      He is a former professional boxer and bare-knuckle fighter.
      Fury’s professional boxing career spanned eight years and in total, he was involved in 13 bouts.
      He made his professional debut on April 28, 1987, when he lost to rugby league player Adam Fogerty in Halifax, West Yorkshire.
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      From there Fury went on to win his next six fights until a draw with David Hopkins in Helsinki on February 13, 1989.
      He was rewarded by a shot at the vacant Central Area title against Neil Malpass but lost on points.
      After that Fury rebounded with wins against Michael Murray, a future British title challenger and Cesare Di Benedetto, a future Italian title challenger.
      However in his next fight he suffered a KO loss against future WBO champion Henry Akinwande.
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      This loss was followed by a four year absence from the ring until Fury returned against former opponent Steve Garber in Manchester in 1995 – he was knocked out again inside four rounds.
      How many children does John Fury have?
      Fury has welcomed six children during his life, which includes two-time heavyweight boxing world champion Tyson Fury, who he named after Mike Tyson.
      He’s also dad to professional boxer and reality star Tommy Fury.
      Fury’s other children are Roman, Hughie and Shane.
      His only daughter, Ramona, tragically passed away months after birth.
      When was John Fury in prison?
      In 2011, Fury was found guilty of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm for gouging a man’s eye out in a brawl in 2010.
      He was handed an 11-year sentence.
      The victim was left half-blind after a 12-year dispute erupted in violence at a car auction in 2010.
      He was released from prison in February 2015. More

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      Tyson Fury’s children: How many kids does he have and what are their names?

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      TYSON fury may be known to his fans as a heavyweight champion, but to his children he is just known as dad.Since getting together, the boxing champ and his wife Paris Fury have welcomed a huge brood of kids.
      Tyson Fury and wife Paris have a big family togetherCredit: Instagram
      How many children do Tyson and Paris Fury have?
      Tyson Fury and Paris have six children – with a seventh baby due due in September 2023.
      The Gypsy King’s youngest daughter Athena was born on August 8, 2021, and faced a tough start in the intensive care unit.
      Together, the couple has five other children, their eldest child is a daughter named Venezuela who was born on September 27, 2009.
      This geographical theme for the sisters was continued with Valencia, who they welcomed on December 4, 2017.
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      All of Tyson’s boys have the first name Prince, starting with Prince John James who was born in 2011.
      Tyson’s other two sons are called Prince Tyson II, (born 2016), and Prince Adonis Amaziah (born 2019).
      When asked why the Gypsy King had named all his sons Prince he said: “I’m a king and they’re princes until they earn their rightful name.”
      On March 23, 2023, the couple announced that they were pregnant with their seventh child.
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      Tyson shared a photo of him and his wife on his Instagram Story announcing their big news.
      “I get to date night with my beautiful pregnant wife @ParisFury1. God is great,” he captioned the photo. “What a woman 👩. 7th 👶 incoming 🙏. Fantastic news to cheer me up! 😊.”
      When did Paris and Tyson Fury get married?
      Happy couple Paris and Tyson met when he was 17 and she was 15, they began dating the year after.
      They dated for two years before tying the knot in 2008 at St. Peter in Chains Catholic Church in Doncaster.
      The childhood sweethearts have been together ever since, raising their children in Morecombe, Lancashire.
      Despite the super-yacht and millions of pounds, the Gypsy King has said he wants a normal life, taking out the bins. More

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      Tyson Fury brothers: Who are the boxer’s siblings?

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      TYSON Fury is known for being the WBC heavyweight champion, having held the title undefeated since 2020.But he’s not the only one of his brothers who is a boxing champ.
      Tyson Fury has four brothers including Tommy FuryCredit: PA
      Who are Tyson Fury’s brothers?
      Tommy Fury
      Tyson Fury and Tommy Fury are half-brothers, who share the same father John Fury, but were born by different mothers.
      Like his big bro, he is a professional boxer and, as of 2023, is unbeaten during his career.
      His fights include Jake Paul, Daniel Bocianski, and Anthony Taylor.
      Away from boxing and Tommy shot to fame on Love Island 2019, where he met his fiancee and mother of his child Molly-Mae Hague.
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      Roman Fury
      Roman Fury has followed in the family footsteps of being a boxerCredit: Instagram
      Roman Fury is another of the Fury brothers and the son of John.
      Like his famous siblings, he is also a boxer and lives near to Tyson in Morecombe.
      In 2020 Roman announced he was the ninth Fury family member to take up boxing.
      He explained to iFL: “When lockdown happened I had nothing else to do.
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      “I had no work on, as many people didn’t, and I had the opportunity to go and train.
      “So I did it, got fit, lost a bit of weight and I just fell in love with it.”
      Shane Fury
      Shane Fury (second from right) is supportive of his brothersCredit: Instagram
      Next we have Shane Fury, who is more under the radar than his other brothers.
      Although he isn’t a boxer, he is incredibly supportive of his siblings careers.
      Speaking to iFL TV after Tyson’s fight with Deontay Wilder in 2020, Shane said: “In my opinion, he [Fury] is the best heavyweight ever made.
      “The size, stature of him, he shouldn’t be able to do what he can do but he’s a proper fighting man. He’s proved it tonight that he’s the best in the world.”
      Hugh Fury
      Hugh Fury is into his fitness and works out reguarllyCredit: Instagram
      Hugh Fury is Tyson’s fourth brother, and although he isn’t a boxer, he is very much into his fitness.
      He often posts his work out routines on Instagram, and keeps his followers up-to-date with his training.
      From the looks of his Instagram he also seems to be into running and fitness like his brother Tyson and dad John.
      Hugh is married to wife Tiffany Fury.
      Does Tyson Fury have any sisters?
      Tyson doesn’t have any sisters, just brothers.
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      The Fury brothers also have famous cousins, which includes Hughie Fury.
      Not to be confused with their brother Hugh, Hughie is also a professional boxer. More

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      Conor Benn’s boxing return after failed drugs test BLOCKED as doping chiefs appeal against decision to end suspension

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      CONOR BENN has had the lifting of his provisional ban appealed against by Ukad and the BBBofC.The 26-year-old welterweight is still fighting to prove his innocence, after two failed tests in the build-up to his cancelled October clash with Chris Eubank Jr.
      Conor Benn is determined to clear his name for goosCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Last month, following a video-call hearing with the National Anti-Doping Panel, a provisional suspension on the son of British ring legend Nigel was lifted, freeing him to fight again.
      However Ukad – who police and punish doping in British boxing – are unhappy with the decision and have pushed back just within their 21-day window of opportunity.
      A statement read: “UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) can today confirm that it has filed an appeal in respect of a decision handed down by the independent National Anti-Doping Panel regarding anti-doping proceedings brought by UKAD against Mr Conor Benn.
      “As confirmed previously in UKAD’s statement on 28 July 2023, Mr Benn is no longer subject to a provisional suspension.
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      “The appeal process will now be followed in accordance with the UK Anti-Doping Rules.
      “UKAD issues this statement in accordance with Article 14.3.4 of the World Anti-Doping Code and is not able to make any further public disclosures at this time.”
      Benn has successfully applied for an American licence, however his pulling power is in the UK where promoter Eddie Hearn is desperate for him to resume his career.
      The appeals process could take up to two months and sideline Benn – who last boxed in April 2022 – for close to two years.
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      Benn’s last action came when he beat Chris van Heerden in Manchester.
      The ban he is battling against – for two findings of the female fertility drug clomiphene – is also for two years.
      Benn’s case preceded Dillian Whyte’s bout with Anthony Joshua getting cancelled after he returned adverse findings in his Vada tests in the build-up to their August 12 rematch.
      Benn, 26, hasn’t fought since April 2022Credit: Getty More

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      Boxing ring girl Apollonia Llewellyn nearly pops out of revealing blue corset in busty snap as fans gush ‘such a beauty’

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      APOLLONIA LLEWELLYN has left fans stunned after sharing her latest Instagram post online.The boxing ring girl is holidaying in Santorini and shared some snaps with her 566,000 followers.
      Apollonia Llewellyn shared some new photos of her on holiday in SantoriniCredit: Instagram / @apolloniallewellyn
      She was sporting a bright blue corset top and a white skirtCredit: Instagram / @apolloniallewellyn
      Apollonia has built a name for herself onlineCredit: Instagram / @apolloniallewellyn
      She has been keeping her followers up to date with her trip to the Greek islandCredit: Instagram
      She could be seen sporting a bright blue corset and a short white skirt as she posed in front of a dramatic backdrop.
      Fans were impressed by the view of the mountains and sea, but seemed even more taken aback by Apollonia.
      Many took to the comments section to shower the 23-year-old with compliments.
      One fan wrote: “You are one of the most beautiful women in the world.”
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      Whilst another added: “Such a beauty!”
      A third commented: “Beautiful lady.”
      And another simply posted: “Wow” – appearing to be blown away by the photos.
      Apollonia has not just built herself an impressive following on Instagram, but also on TikTok.
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      The Leeds lass boasts a further 696,000 followers on the video app where she regularly updates her fans with her lavish lifestyle.
      She rose to fame as a ring girl on the Misfits fight card at Wembley back in January.
      The boxing event featured huge social media names such as KSI and Elle Brooke.
      Apollonia is not only an influencer, but also a boxing ring girlCredit: Instagram
      She is no stranger to a bikini picture onlineCredit: instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      Her fans regularly flood her comments section with compliments after she blows them awayCredit: Instagram / @apolloniallewellyn More