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      UFC star Conor McGregor breaches boxing protocol during Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius fight card

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      CONOR McGREGOR broke boxing protocol by entering the ring before Anthony Joshua’s fight.The UFC superstar cut short a family holiday to make sure he was in the house at the O2 Arena.
      Conor McGregor in the ring at the O2Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      His Irish Forged Stout was an official sponsor of the show and McGregor took a seat ringside for the night.
      But before Derek Chisora controversially beat Gerald Washington, the Irishman strutted around the ring.
      He even posed for a picture with promoter Eddie Hearn.
      But what McGregor did not realise is that he actually broke British Boxing Board of Control protocol.
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      As only BBBoC licence holders are allowed in the ring.
      McGregor had gifted Joshua a box of his Irish Forged Stout earlier in the week and hailed the ex-champion.
      He tweeted: “This man @anthonyjoshua is the definition of class, quality, and loyalty!
      “What him and @EddieHearn have built is just absolute magic!
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      “I cannot wait to witness AJ Powerhouse do work this weekend and live from ringside! Wow! Honored! Let’s go! More

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      Heavyweight boxer left needing oxygen and covered in blood after brutal KO loss on Anthony Joshua’s undercard

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      JOHHNY FISHER left opponent Harry Armstrong needing oxygen after a brutal stoppage victory. The pair battled for the vacant Southern Area heavyweight title on Anthony Joshua’s O2 Arena undercard.
      Johnny Fisher beat Harry ArmstrongCredit: Getty
      Harry Armstrong was left cut above his right eyeCredit: Getty
      And Fisher forced the finish in the eighth round after a barrage of punches that forced his team to throw in the towel.
      Armstrong was cut on his right eye and was provided an oxygen mask in the corner but thankfully made it to his feet.
      Fisher, 24, said: “Harry Armstrong, what a tough man. After the first round, he showed the heart of a warrior.
      “Big props to Harry Armstrong.”
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      Fisher came flying out of the traps from the first bell and scored a knockdown within the opening ten seconds.
      He bulldozed into Armstrong and a right hand caused him to hit the canvas.
      Fisher applied the pressure but could not get the job done in the first three minutes.
      It was largely one-way traffic from then on but Armstrong grew into the fight as it progressed.
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      But in round eight, a right hand while Armstrong was on the ropes caused a second knockdown and a gruesome cut.
      This time, Fisher was not going to let his man off the hook and he rushed in with a string of combinations.
      Before long, Armstrong’s corner threw in the towel to crown Fisher the new Southern Area champion.
      Johnny Fisher celebrates with his Southern Area titleCredit: Reuters More

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      Ebanie Bridges wears outrageous outfit as she joins no bra club to link up with Conor McGregor for Anthony Joshua fight

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      EBANIE BRIDGES called on fans to try out Conor McGregor’s Irish Forged Stout as they watch Anthony Joshua’s fight.AJ returns to the ring tonight at the O2 Arena against late replacement Robert Helenius.
      Ebanie Bridges called of fans to try out Conor McGregor’s Irish Forged StoutCredit: Twitter
      The world champion wore Irish Forged Stout gearCredit: Twitter
      Conor McGregor with Ebanie BridgesCredit: Instagram @ebaniebridges
      UFC superstar McGregor is set to watch from ringside after his stout sponsored the event.
      And he could bump into old friend Bridges, who joined the no bra club to pose in Irish Forged Stout gear.
      She tweeted: “Keep an eye out for me ringside with my pal @TheNotoriousMMA and make sure you get a @ForgedStout.”
      World champion Bridges, 36, met McGregor, 34, in May before Katie Taylor’s Irish homecoming fight, which she lost to Chantelle Cameron.
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      McGregor has jetted home from a family holiday to make sure he made it in time to watch Joshua.
      He even gifted the two-time heavyweight world champion a box of his Irish Forged Stout.
      And McGregor said of Joshua: “This man @anthonyjoshua is the definition of class, quality, and loyalty!
      “What him and @EddieHearn have built is just absolute magic!
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      “I cannot wait to witness AJ Powerhouse do work this weekend and live from ringside! Wow! Honored! Let’s go!”
      Joshua faces Helenius, 38, after Dillian Whyte, 35, was withdrawn amid a failed drug test.
      And a win for AJ will see him in line for a super-fight against Deontay Wilder, 37, next year in Saudi Arabia.
      Ebanie Bridges is a world championCredit: @ebanie_bridges
      Ebanie Bridges is known for her weigh in outfitsCredit: Alamy
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      Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius almost COLLAPSED with Brit accused of ‘f***ing bulls***’ over glove dispute

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA vs Robert Helenius almost collapsed at very late notice when a glove dispute erupted.The fight WILL go ahead on Saturday night, but there has been untold drama behind the scenes.
      The heavy weight contest almost collapsed over a tense glove disputeCredit: Getty
      TalkSPORT reported that Robert Helenius and his team attended the gloves selection after Friday’s weigh-in.
      This is usually a routine inspection where each camp gets to confirm that there is no corruption going on with their opposition’s gloves.
      However, Helenius’ team – who stepped in for Dillion Whyte just last week- were left fuming with what they uncovered.
      The 39-year-old’s camp complained about what they viewed as a limited amount of padding on AJ’s gloves compared to their own.
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      However, the British Boxing Board of Control official in the room confirmed that they were approved for use in the UK.
      Helenius himself could be heard exploding over the issue.
      The Swedish born boxer blasted profanities: “This is f***ing ridiculous”.
      “That’s f***ing bulls***, disgusting bulls****.
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      “Put the same gloves on my hands, f***ing bulls***. I need exactly the same gloves.
      “They are not the same gloves. Everybody knows here what the f*** is going on.”
      The Finn was given a choice from various brands but was not happy with Joshua’s pair, which was chosen from a collection of Leone gloves.
      A tense argument then broke out between Helenius’ side and Eddie Hearn’s right-hand man Frank Smith.
      Ultimately the fiasco was resolved and they shook hands at the end of the meeting on the guarantee that they would get the same gloves.

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      Joshua returns to the ring for a thrilling encounter at the O2 Arena on just seven days notice.
      Joshua was scheduled to rematch Dillian Whyte until his old rival was withdrawn amid a failed drug test.
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      Anthony Joshua set to make huge change for first time ahead of Robert Helenius fight

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA is set to wear a new pair of boxing gloves for the first time when he fights Robert Helenius. The two-time heavyweight world champion returns to the ring tonight at the O2 Arena.
      Anthony Joshua facing off with Robert HeleniusCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      The gloves Anthony Joshua is set to wear against Robert HeleniusCredit: @leonesport_official
      And he will do so in a pair of brand new Leone boxing gloves – the first time he has worn them.
      AJ regularly wore Rival gloves before switching to Grant for a period of time.
      For his last fight in April – a decision win over Jermaine Franklin – he had Everlast’s on for the first time.
      But now Joshua, 33, is set to go with a pair of Italian-made Leone’s when he takes on late replacement Helenius.
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      The Swedish born-Finn, 39, stepped in on just seven days notice after Dillian Whyte, 35, was withdrawn amid a failed drug test.
      But Helenius was left raging during the glove selection process due to the level of padding.
      The British Boxing Board of Control cleared both gloves selected by the headliners.
      But Helenius fumed: “This is f***ing ridiculous.”
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      He added: “That’s f***ing bulls***, disgusting bulls***.
      “Put the same gloves on my hands, f***ing bulls***. I need exactly the same gloves.
      “They are not the same gloves. Everybody knows here what the f*** is going on.”
      Matchroom Boxing’s CEO Frank Smith stepped in and mediator and promised Helenius could wear the same gloves as Joshua.
      A second meeting on the fight of the fight is said to have been scheduled to further resolve the issue. More

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      What is Derek Chisora’s net worth and what is his boxing record?

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      DEREK Chisora is a British professional boxer who has been in the game for over 15 years, during which time he has amassed an impressive fortune.Being well respected for never ducking a fight, Chisora has battled the best, and although he’s won a lot more than he’s lost, his record reflects this bravery.

      Who is Derek Chisora?
      Derek Chisora was born in Mbare, a suburb of Harare, the Zimbabwe capital city, on December 29 1983.
      In 1999, Chisora’s family moved to Finchley, London. In 2002, he was involved in a street fight and was arrested for assault after knocking a victim’s teeth out.
      His parole officer advised him to take up boxing. He was trained on the fundamentals by Joe Smyth and turned pro in 2007.
      What is Derek Chisora’s boxing record?
      At present Chisora’s impressive record stands at 33 wins, 13 losses and 0 draws.
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      During those 33 wins Derek has stopped 23 of his opponents, so his current knock-out ratio is 70%.
      In his 13 losses, he’s been stopped 4 times.
      He’s boxed a total of 314 rounds, meaning his professional fights last 6.8 rounds on average.
      What is Derek Chisora’s net worth?
      Boxing is big business and Del Boy has certainly earned his money over the past few years.
      Chisora, 39, still harbours world title hopes and has fought 42 times as a professional, winning 32 of those bouts.
      Never one to back down from a challenge, he’s faced – and beaten – some of the biggest names in boxing over the past decade.
      Chisora has gone up against Tyson Fury, Dillian Whyte, Vitali Klitschko, Carlos Takam and David Haye since 2011 – and has earnt well in the process.
      And he has proved that he has still got it after convincingly beating Kubrat Pulev in their gruelling grudge match.
      He told the Telegraph: “The pay cheques grow very fast.
      “So from £5,000 to £20,000, then £80,000 to £100,000 and then £200,000, then £500,000 then £900,000 then £1.5m.
      “It keeps going up but sometimes there can be a title fight and there will be no money involved.
      “I know guys that are fighting to defend their titles and they’re getting paid about £50,000.
      “But you can make more money in the heavyweight game than you ever make in any other sport.”
      The biggest fight purses so far in his career have come against Oleksandr Usyk, where Del Boy pocketed a cool £4.4million, and his trilogy fight with Tyson Fury, where he took home £4.5million.
      As of summer 2023, Chisora’s net worth is estimated to be around £12m.
      Is Derek Chisora married and does he have any children?
      Derek Chisora is married to his longtime partner Emily Eringer.
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      The two got together in 2012, but it is not clear when the couple tied the knot, and very little is known about Chisora’s wife.
      Derek and Emily are the proud parents of two daughters, Angelina and Harare.
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      Who is Johnny Fisher and what is his boxing record?

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      JOHNNY Fisher is an undefeated, up-and-coming professional boxer from London.Fisher fights at Heavyweight and his nickname is The Romford Bull.
      Credit: Reuters
      Who is Johnny Fisher?
      Johnny Fisher is a 24-year-old heavyweight boxer from Romford, London Borough of Havering, England, who goes by the moniker The Romford Bull.
      Johnny played rugby as well as boxing before turning professional and says the physicality of the sport was good preparation for a career as a fighter.
      He started boxing as a child, but stopped in his early teens, only to pick it up again during his second year of university when he sparred with Joe Joyce. The two boxers formed a good relationship and Johnny sparred with Joe as he prepared for his heavyweight contest against Daniel Dubois.
      Fisher explained that Joyce’s “force has brought my strength along too” and that he is the “closest thing he has seen to a real-life human wrecking machine”.
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      What is Johnny Fisher’s boxing record?
      At present Johnny’s immaculate record stands at 9 wins, 0 loses, and 0 draws, meaning he is currently undefeated.
      During those 9 wins Fisher has stopped 8 of his opponents, so his current knock-out ratio is 89%.
      In total he’s boxed 22 rounds, meaning his professional fights last 2.4 rounds on average.
      Is Johnny Fisher related to Big John?
      ‘Big John’ Fisher is the father of Johnny Fisher, and has arguably become more recognisable than him.
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      He has amassed a loyal legion of fans on social media by documenting his life, mainly focussing on his love of Chinese cuisine and Luton FC — always signing off his videos with his catchphrase “Bosh”.
      Back in the days before he took to TikTok, Big John was a boxer himself.
      The 49-year-old social media star has over 200,0000 followers on TikTok alone.
      Is Johnny Fisher on TikTok?
      Yes, Johnny Fisher IS on TikTok.
      Johnny’s handle on the social media platform is @theromfordbull.
      As well as appearing in videos with his famous father, he also posts about his boxing career, training regime, and family.
      Fisher also posts hilarious clips spoofing Hollywood movies such as Gladiator and Rocky. More

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      Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius: EXACT ring-walk time: What time will the fight start?

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA will return to the ring to take on Robert Helenius at the O2 Arena TONIGHT.AJ was due to be fighting Dillan Whyte but the bout was cancelled after the Body Snatcher returned an ‘adverse finding’ from his VADA (Voluntary Anti-Doping Association) testing.

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      Anthony Joshua beat Jermaine Franklin on points in his last outingCredit: Times Media Ltd
      Despite the late cancellation, the two-time former unified world heavyweight champion was still keen to get in the ring this evening and in stepped Helenius on the week of the fight.
      AJ returned to winning ways after beating Jermaine Franklin back in April following back-to-back defeats to Oleksandr Usyk.
      Meanwhile, Joshua’s opponent Robert Helenius was in action just last week beating Mika Mielonen in Finland.
      ‘The Nordic Nightmare’ was on the end of a brutal first-round knockout when he fought Deontay Wilder in February.
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      What time are the ring-walks for Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius and when does the fight start?

      The ring-walks for Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius are scheduled for 10pm BST.
      However, the time is subject to change depending on how long the undercard fights last.
      The main card is set to begin at 7pm BST.

      What TV channel is Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius on and can it be live streamed?

      Joshua vs Helenius will be shown on DAZN in the UK.
      DAZN offer a monthly subscription for £9.99 which commits you to an entire year of action.
      Or, fans can pay an upfront fee of £99.99 and that will cover you for the whole year – plus it is the lowest cost option.
      Alternatively, there is a flexible pass worth £19.99 a month which can be cancelled at any time.
      The event is available to live stream via your mobile or any tablet device where the DAZN app can be downloaded.

      Who’s on the card?
      Here are all the confirmed fights on the card at the O2 Arena tonight:

      Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius
      Derek Chisora vs Gerald Washington
      Filip Hrgovic vs. Demsey McKean
      Johnny Fisher vs. Harry Armstrong
      George Liddard vs. Radek Rousal
      Maisey Rose Courtney vs. Gemma Ruegg
      Campbell Hatton vs. Tom Ansell

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