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      Amir Khan pays touching tribute to Willie Limond after first man to floor Brit as a pro tragically dies aged just 45

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      AMIR KHAN has paid a touching tribute to Willie Limond after his former opponent’s tragic death.The Scottish boxer, 45, died after succumbing to his condition following a suspected seizure.Scottish boxing star Willie Limond has died aged 45Credit: Kenny RamsayAmir Khan has posted a video to pay tribute to the late star on social mediaLimond was the first man to knock Khan down when they fought in 2007A host of other tributes have poured in from fighters and fans after the sad newsCredit: Scottish News and SportHe was was found unresponsive in his car last Saturday morning in Coatbridge and was rushed to University Hospital Monklands in Airdrie where he remained in a critical condition until passing away.Tributes flooded in for the popular Limond, who was due to fight Geordie Joe Laws in a comeback bout in Glasgow next month.One of the late star’s most famous battles in the ring came back in 2007 when he battled Khan for the Commonwealth lightweight title at London’s O2 Arena.The Englishman was a rising star then after winning silver at the Athens Olympic games and was aged only 20.READ MORE ON BOXINGLimond gave Khan an almighty scare when he knocked him down in the sixth round but he ultimately went on to lose by stoppage after suffering a broken jaw before the start of the ninth.Now Khan has posted a video on social media to pay tribute to his former rival upon learning of his sad passing.The now retired former unified light-welterweight world champion, 37, said: “My thoughts go out to his family.“If there’s anyway that I can help or support, please get in touch with me or the team.Most read in Boxing“It’s sad news for boxing. He was a great person and we met numerous times after we fought each other and like I said my thoughts are with his family and if there’s anyway that I can help then please let me know.“Our prayers go out there for Willie. We’ll keep him in our prayers. Rest in peace, champ.”Tribute to Willie Limond: A Scottish boxing legend passesEx-British title holder and former Sheffield United footballer Curtis Woodhouse, who Limond defeated for the title in 2014, had earlier revealed that he was “gutted”.He said: “Absolutely devastated to hear the news of the passing of Willie Limond, a great fighter and a great man.“We stayed in touch after our fight and always had a laugh together. Absolutely gutted. Rest In Peace champ.”Another of Limond’s biggest bouts was against legendary Mexican fighter Erik Morales in front of 60,000 fans in Mexico City with the WBC silver super lightweight title on the line.He also took on the likes of Anthony Crolla and Tyrone Nurse in other high-profile bouts during the later years of his career. More

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      My dad’s a British boxing legend – now I’m making my own way in another sport following my dream

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      BRITISH boxing legend David Haye has wished his son Cassius, 15, good luck as he looks to make his own way in a different sport.Haye is one of just three fighters alongside Evander Hollyfield and Oleksandr Usyk who have won a title at both cruiserweight and heavyweight.David Haye has wished his son Cassius luck in his budding tennis careerCredit: instagramThe two often workout togetherCredit: InstagramDavid is determined to use his boxing expertise to help him make it as a tennis starCredit: InstagramHe memorably won the WBA heavyweight belt in 2009 when he beat the giant 7ft Russian Nikolai Valuev.The two had a height difference of nine inches and Valuev weighed 45kg more than the Brit.The boxer finally retired from boxing in 2018, a year after losing to Tony Bellew in the final fight of his career.But rather than follow his father into the fight game, Cassius appears determined to make it in tennis.READ MORE IN BOXINGThat’s despite the fact that Cassius is named after Muhammad Ali.Haye took to Instagram today to wish Cassisus an early happy birthday and good luck in his future tennis career.He wrote alongside a picture of the two of them: “@mrcassiushaye developing into a fine young man! “He’s 16 at the end of the month, I’m so proud of him following his tennis dream. 💥❤️🔥”Most read in BoxingCassius is hoping to become a pro tennis playerCredit: InstagramHe said a tennis training camp was his ‘dream’ holidayCredit: InstagramThree years ago, when Cassius was just 13, he went on a “dream” tennis camp in order to work his way to becoming a pro.But the plan for Cassius to make it in tennis goes back way further than that.David Haye’s son Cassius trains alongside his fatherIn 2016, when Cassius was just eight, Haye defended being a “pushy” parent and vowed that his son would become a tennis star.Cassius is now a member of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and playing the necessary matches towards turning pro. More

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      Willie Limond dead updates — Boxing star dies aged 45 as fighter was set to return to sport next month

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      TRIBUTES have flooded in for Willie Limond after succumbing to his condition following a suspected seizure.Willie, 45, was found unresponsive in his car last Saturday morning in Coatbridge.The boxer was due to fight Geordie scrapper Joe Laws in a comeback bout in Glasgow next month.That bout was being promoted by St Andrew’s Sporting Club and they announced the sad news of Limond’s death on their social media channels.Read our live blog below for the latest news and updates…Son announces passing on social media
      His son Jake announced his passing on social media.
      He wrote: “Dad passed away in the early hours of the morning.
      “He fought on for near enough 10 days. Warrior.
      Tributes have flooded in from the popular fighter since his death was announced.
      Copy linkCopiedWhat titles did Willie win?
      He held the British super-featherweight, super-lightweight and lightweight titles.
      He also held the Commonwealth light-welterweight, WBU lightweight and IBO Inter-Continental lightweight titles.
      Copy linkCopiedWho was boxer Willie Limond and how old was he?
      Willie was a 45-year-old Scottish boxer.
      Before boxing, he started as a footballer and made five league appearances for Albion Rovers in the 1998-99 season.
      It was in 1999 when his boxing career began with a win over journeyman Lenny Hodgkins.
      Copy linkCopiedWillie announced his retirement after Ricky Burns fight
      Willie had initially announced his retirement in the aftermath of losing to fellow veteran Ricky Burns in September.
      But after a U-turn, he told how he had changed his eating and drinking habits.
      He explained: “After I lost to Ricky I changed my diet and the results have been a pleasant surprise.
      “For well over 20 years prior to that I didn’t have a full night’s rest ? I was getting by on three hours a night at best.
      “However, ever since I made the changes things have been so much better. I cut out sugar and processed food.
      “But I sleep for six hours every night now, and wake up feeling as energetic as a Duracell bunny.”
      Copy linkCopiedWhat have the police said?
      Police Scotland had confirmed: “Around 8.05am on Saturday, police were called to a report of a 45-year-old man found unresponsive within a car in Coatbridge.
      “The man was taken to Monklands Hospital where medical staff describe his condition as critical.
      “Inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”
      Copy linkCopiedWillie’s fight against Khan
      Arguably his high profile fight was with the undefeated rising superstar, and Olympic medallist, Amir Khan at London’s O2 Arena in 2007.
      Although Khan ultimately prevailed, Limond gave him a real fright, becoming the first man to send Khan to the canvas in a professional fight.
      Copy linkCopied’A great fighter and a great man’
      Former British champion Curtis Woodhouse, who Limond defeated for the title in 2014, said he was ‘gutted’.
      He said: “Absolutely devastated to hear the news of the passing of Willie Limond, a great fighter and a great man.
      “We stayed in touch after our fight and always had a laugh together. Absolutely gutted. Rest In Peace champ.”
      Copy linkCopiedTributes flood in
      Fellow Scots fighter and long term pal Alex Arthur said: “I met this funny hyper Glaswegian lad when I was 13 yrs old, when I saw him box I was blown away at how good he was.
      “We went on to become very good friends & of course ended up fighting each other! It only made us closer friends!
      “Love you Willie ma man.”
      Copy linkCopiedGoFunfMe set up for Willie Limond
      Willie’s upcoming opponent Joe Laws has set up a GoFundMe page following the tragic news.
      Joe said he was “absolutely devastated” following the news and wanted to “make a better life for (Willie’s) his family” by setting up the GoFundMe.
      So far £800 has been raised of the £10,000 target.

      Copy linkCopiedWillie’s son pays tribute
      Jake, 20, who was due to fight on the same bill as his dad, posted on Instagram: “My dad passed away in the early hours of the morning around 3am.
      “He fought on for near enough ten days. Warrior. Love you da.”
      Copy linkCopiedHow was Willie’s death announced?
      St Andrew’s Sporting Club announced the sad news of Limond’s death on their social media channels.
      They said: “Everyone at St Andrew’s Sporting Club are shocked and deeply saddened at the loss of our friend, Willie Limond. Willie was not only a legend of the sport, but an infectious character who will be greatly missed by us all.
      “Our thoughts and prayers are with Jake, Drew, Macy and the rest of the Limond family at this time.”
      Everyone at St Andrew’s Sporting Club are shocked and deeply saddened at the loss of our friend, Willie Limond. Willie was not only a legend of the sport, but an infectious character who will be greatly missed by us all. pic.twitter.com/nTKdxh1gOW— St Andrew’s S.C (@StAndrewsSC) April 15, 2024

      Copy linkCopiedWhen did the boxer die?
      The ring king, 45, was found unresponsive in his car last Saturday morning in Coatbridge.
      He was rushed to University Hospital Monklands in Airdrie where he remained in a critical condition until passing away.
      Copy linkCopiedWillie Limond dead aged 45
      Willie Limond has tragically died just weeks before his return to the sport.
      The ring king, 45, was found unresponsive in his car last Saturday morning in Coatbridge.

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      Boxing icon Willie Limond dies aged 45 as tributes pour in for champion Scots fighter

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      BOXING hero Willie Limond has tragically died after succumbing to his condition following a suspected seizure.The ring king, 45, was found unresponsive in his car last Saturday morning in Coatbridge.Willie Limond has passed away aged 45Credit: Kenny RamsayHe won several titles during the course of his careerCredit: Scottish News and SportLimond was the first man to knock Amir Khan down when they fought in 2007Credit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun GlasgowThe high profile fights continued into his later career, including at the Hydro against Tyrone NurseCredit: Keith Campbell – The Sun GlasgowHe was rushed to University Hospital Monklands in Airdrie where he remained in a critical condition until passing away.Tributes have flooded in for the popular fighter who was due to fight Geordie scrapper Joe Laws in a comeback bout in Glasgow next month.That bout was being promoted by St Andrew’s Sporting Club and they announced the sad news of Limond’s death on their social media channels.They said: “Everyone at St Andrew’s Sporting Club are shocked and deeply saddened at the loss of our friend, Willie Limond. Willie was not only a legend of the sport, but an infectious character who will be greatly missed by us all.”Our thoughts and prayers are with Jake, Drew, Macy and the rest of the Limond family at this time.”Devastated son Jake, 20, who was due to fight on the same bill as his dad, posted on Instagram: “My dad passed away in the early hours of the morning around 3am. “He fought on for near enough ten days. Warrior. Love you da.”Laws paid tribute to Limond too and has started a GoFundMe to raise money for the tragic boxer’s family.Most read in BoxingLaws said: “Everyone would have heard about the tragic news about my opponent Willie Limond. I am devastated, listen my old son.”Wait for me at the pearly gates, we can get it on.”He was a former world champion and just wanted to make a better life for his family.”On the GoFundMe page, which is looking to raise £10,000, Laws added: “Can we all just give a couple quid for this great man. Give him the send off he deserves and any change over can go to his two boys as sponsorship for their boxing career.”The Limond name lives on – go make your old man proud.”Fellow Scots fighter and long term pal Alex Arthur said: “I met this funny hyper Glaswegian lad when I was 13 yrs old, when I saw him box I was blown away at how good he was.“We went on to become very good friends & of course ended up fighting each other! It only made us closer friends! “Love you Willie ma man.”Former British champion Curtis Woodhouse, who Limond defeated for the title in 2014, said he was ‘gutted’.He said: “Absolutely devastated to hear the news of the passing of Willie Limond, a great fighter and a great man. We stayed in touch after our fight and always had a laugh together. Absolutely gutted. Rest In Peace champ.”Willie was to have taken part in a public session at Glasgow’s St Enoch Centre four hours after he was discovered.He plugged the event two days before he took ill, saying: “I feel good.”It is understood Jake and fellow boxer brother Drew, 18, are being supported by Willie’s ring pals including ex-WBO world champion Arthur.He had initially announced his retirement in the aftermath of losing to fellow veteran Ricky Burns in September.But after a U-turn, he told how he had changed his eating and drinking habits.He explained: “After I lost to Ricky I changed my diet and the results have been a pleasant surprise.“For well over 20 years prior to that I didn’t have a full night’s rest ? I was getting by on three hours a night at best.“However, ever since I made the changes things have been so much better. I cut out sugar and processed food.“But I sleep for six hours every night now, and wake up feeling as energetic as a Duracell bunny.”Police Scotland had confirmed: “Around 8.05am on Saturday, police were called to a report of a 45-year-old man found unresponsive within a car in Coatbridge.“The man was taken to Monklands Hospital where medical staff describe his condition as critical.“Inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”Willie won the Commonwealth lightweight title against Joshua Allotey at Glasgow’s Kelvin Hall in 2006.Among his other big Scots fights, fans at the Braehead Arena saw him retain the Commonwealth light-welterweight belt in that 2014 bout against Woodhouse.Arguably his high profile fight was with the undefeated rising superstar, and Olympic medallist, Amir Khan at London’s O2 Arena in 2007.Although Khan ultimately prevailed, Limond gave him a real fright, becoming the first man to send Khan to the canvas in a professional fight.Limond once again regained his form and set up a clash with legendary Mexican fighter Erik Morales.They fought in front of 60,000 fans in Mexico City with the WBC silver super lightweight title on the line.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe also took on the likes of Anthony Crolla and Tyrone Nurse in other high-profile bouts during the later years of his career.Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thescottishsun and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheScottishSun. 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      Francis Ngannou closes in on first fight since brutal Anthony Joshua KO with star to make MMA return after two years out

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      FRANCIS NGANNOU is set to return to MMA for the first time in two years following his brutal boxing loss to Anthony Joshua. Ngannou walked out on the UFC last year to pursue a lucrative switch to boxing but he did so after signing with the Professional Fighters League. Francis Ngannou is set for an MMA returnCredit: GettyThe PFL gave the green light for the move to boxing and the ex-UFC champion faced Tyson Fury, 35, in October. He sensationally dropped the unbeaten heavyweight boxer only to lose a controversial split-decision. Ngannou then faced Fury’s British rival Joshua, 34, in March but it ended in a sickening second-round knockout loss. And the second successive boxing defeat looks to have sent the Cameroonian hero back to MMA for his next bout. READ MORE IN MMAPFL boss Donn Davis said: “We talked to Francis and he said before the fight in Saudi Arabia that he planned to come in MMA this year. “It just depended on the outcome of that fight, he said if he lost that it’s be sooner and if he won it’d be later, so it’ll be sooner. “He says he is recharging, he went home to Cameroon after the fight.”Brazilian Renan Ferreira, 34, knocked out ex-UFC star Ryan Bader, 40, in 20 seconds in February to earn a fight with the returning Ngannou. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSunSport understands another PFL pay-per-view is heading back to Saudi with Ngannou to top it. Davis added: “We think it’ll be autumn, it could be as early as September or as later as October. I think it’ll be one of those two but he’ll be ready. “It’s be a little over two years since we’ve seen in MMA and we are excited to see him in the SmartCage against Renan Ferreira.”Fans ask ‘did he hire Wilder as a spin doctor?’ after Francis Ngannou’s bizarre excuse for Anthony Joshua defeat More

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      Jake Paul’s anticipated MMA debut faces delay amid huge Mike Tyson boxing fight

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      JAKE PAUL’S switch from boxing to MMA faces delay amid his next boxing match against Mike Tyson. The YouTuber-turned boxer faces heavyweight icon Tyson on July 20 in a controversial clash scrutinised over the 30-year age gap. Jake Paul and Mike Tyson facing offCredit: @jakepaulIt will be Paul’s third bout in just seven months as he looks to improve on his 9-1 record. His only defeat came in February 2023 via split-decision against celebrity rival Tommy Fury, 24, in Saudi Arabia. A month beforehand, Paul announced a deal with the Professional Fighters League to make his MMA debut. His first bout in the cage was eyed for 2024 but the American has been forced to shelve his training to focus on boxing great Tyson. READ MORE IN BOXINGPFL boss Donn Davis said: “The good news is, if people didn’t think Jake was serious about combat, he’s proven to be serious. “He’s gotten better. He’s doubled down on boxing at the minute, there’s no question about it. “There was a time when he might have done 50/50 and right now it looks like he might be 90/10 in boxing and MMA. “So his development in MMA is not coming along as quickly as we thought. Will he fight for the PFL? One hundred per cent.Most read in BoxingCredit: The SunCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”Will he move to MMA? One hundred per cent. Is the timing delayed? It is.” Paul, 27, has fitted a fully-scaled PFL cage in his Puerto Rico training base to prepare for his MMA debut. How Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson can bring boxing back to viewing figures of Muhammad Ali with 260MILLION expected to watchAnd he even offered Fury a stunning two-fight boxing and MMA deal worth over £15million to rematch his rival across two sports. But the former Love Islander is recovering from hand surgery with Tyson, 57, instead returning after four years out the ring to fight Paul. And the social media sensation is currently out in Colorado with the US Olympic boxing team training for his bout against Iron Mike. Jake Paul will make his MMA debut with the PFLCredit: Professional Fighters League More

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      Boxing LIVE RESULTS – Charlie Edwards vs Georges Ory: Edwards puts himself back into world title mix with brilliant win

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      CHARLIE EDWARDS put himself right back into world title contention with a superb win over Georges Ory at York Hall.Returning to the ring for the first time in almost a year, Edwards looked sharp and slick, eventually winning 98-92 on all three judge’s scorecards.The first couple of rounds in the fight were cagey, but eventually Edwards showed his class – showing off incredible speed and fancy footwork to tick off winning rounds.The win lands the former flyweight world champion the WBC International silver bantamweight title, with Edwards stating: “The gold rush is on.”
      Main event start time: 10.15pm BST
      TV channel: Channel 5
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      CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFollow our live blog below…Fetti wins 40-36
      Great debut for Christian Fetti who is handed a genuine test on his pro bow.
      A live opponent and a threat to his future.
      Fetti pushed the pace and chased a KO but he also had to defend and take digs.
      The perfect start.
      Copy linkCopiedFetti vs Quezada R4
      Smart defensive work from Fetti who rolls a hook and lands one of his own to the Quezada body.
      But the final 30 seconds is a shootout.
      Both men throw bombs and stand up to them before the bell stops the slugging.
      All over, the referee will score Fetti a win.
      Copy linkCopiedFetti vs Quezada R3
      Fetti lands a right that bumps Quezada back onto the ropes but he rebounds and gets stuck deeper in.
      The Spain-based journeyman remains a threat and will not want to be stopped.
      If Fetti steams in too much, he’s at risk of getting whacked on his debut.
      Copy linkCopiedFetti vs Quezada R2
      Conor Benn and Joe Cordina are ringside to support Fetti, who has sparred them both in Essex.
      Fetti gets greedy and takes a couple of blows but it’s good to prove your chin early.
      Quezada eats a right hand but launches a body attack in reply that the bell halts.
      Copy linkCopiedFetti vs Quezada R1
      Christian Fetti is making his debut.
      The St Albans talent has sold a bundle of tickets for York Hall.
      His fans are treated to a big right-hand start.
      But Quezada is tough and respected and will not want to be stopped by a novice.
      Hr throws back when he is hurt and makes it to the bell.
      Copy linkCopiedWelland wins 59-54
      The Brit gets the ref’s decision to move to 4-0.
      That was a major step-up and a high-risk fight.
      But aTOMic Welland stood up and delivered over game Marvin Solano.
      Copy linkCopiedWelland vs Solano – R6
      Violent end to the brilliant learning fight.
      Solano looks shattered but never stops slinging.
      Welland looks totally in charge but then at risk in the exchanges.
      Perfect matchmaking and great fight for the 19-year-old prospect.
      Copy linkCopiedWelland vs Solano – R5
      Solano slowly breaking down and he loses a point for getting Welland in a headlock.
      Uppercut from the Englishman lands but Solano hurls out hooks rather than blocks or parries.
      All of Welland’s punches are landing but Solano is still trying to trade and win.
      Copy linkCopiedWelland vs Solano – R4
      Solano is showboating a lot for a man leaking blood out of his battered nose.
      But 19-year-old Welland is learning so much from this experience.
      Solano doesn’t have it in him to get on his bike and survive, he will trade until the end.
      Copy linkCopiedWelland vs Solano – R3
      Solano buzzed by a perfect left hook, his legs stiffen.
      Welland smells blood and pushes the pace again.
      And Solano’s nose starts leaking the red stuff.
      Copy linkCopiedWelland vs Solano – R2
      Peach of a Welland right hand lands early in the session.
      But Solano hurls a lond left hook in defence.
      Welland ducks under a couple of haymaker hooks beautifully.
      Solano bullies back and pushes Welland to the floor, without a count.
      Copy linkCopiedWelland vs Solano – R1
      Essex prospect Tom Welland looks to go 4-0 against Marvin Solano.
      Double-jab-right-hand from from the young Brit pushes Solano back.
      Solano is not your average journeyman and throws right hands and uppercuts back.
      Teenage Welland lands a right hand that stuns Solano but he flicks into fight instead of flight mode.
      Copy linkCopiedBack to his blessed
      I loved every second of the fight and fight week.I hid a cut I got in my last week of camp.But now I have the first fight out of the way and I want everyone, all the people who ducked me.They can’t dodge and duck me forever.Charlie Edwards
      Copy linkCopiedReady, Eddie, go
      That was very special because I have been messed around, lied to and nobody wanted to know me.I worked my bum off and got myself back here.I have given everything to this sport and felt I was getting nothing back.Charlie Edwards
      Copy linkCopiedEdwards wins UD
      Ewards wins a unanimous decisin after one-sided win over tough Geores Ory.
      All three judges called it 98-92.
      The Epsom kid can now focus on becoming a two-world champ.
      Copy linkCopiedEdwards vs Ory – R9
      Ory keeps hunting but Edwards is enjoying the night, after 308 days out of the ring.
      No mistakes in the last six minues and Edwards is back in the big miz.
      Cornerman Sunny is tryig to talk his man over the line.
      Copy linkCopiedEdwards vs Ory – R8
      Ory steams in and bullies Edwards into a neutral corner.
      The Angers man is still swinging but Edwards has more gears to go up.
      Edwards almost showboats on the bell but rigtly feels the need for respect.
      Copy linkCopiedEdwards vs Ory – R7
      Edwards coasting now. Can’t be far off a shutout.
      Ory has a small cut over his right eye that is getting work on now.
      The cut doesn’t look too bad but it’s right above his eye and could drip down.
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      Copy linkCopiedEdwards vs Ory – R6
      Better body work from Edwards, a left hook and straight run score.
      Ory gets manhandled and pushed back into a corner until the ref breaks it up.
      Another Edwards round banked in the vault.
      Copy linkCopiedEdwards vs Ory – R5
      Ory takes a tumble and hits the canvas but it’s correctly not called a knockdown.
      Edwards almost fell on top of his rival.
      Ory has settled in now and doesn’t look like losing early.
      But Edwards is looking classy and more than capable of a UD win.
      Copy linkCopiedEdwards vs Ory – R4
      Edwards throws a couple of southpaw jabs and looks a better switchhitter than Ory.
      The uppercut and straight right hands and working for Edwards.
      And Ory’s relentlessness means he is happy to run on to a few meaty blows.
      Copy linkCopiedEdwards vs Ory – R3
      Ory throws a handful of punches at Edwards but the Brit tucks up and deflects them.
      The right uppercut is the Edwards honey shot, so far.
      But Ory likes a left hook and only likes fighting om the front foot, so Edwards will not get a breather.
      Copy linkCopiedEdwards vs Ory – R3
      Edwards has a couple of red marks around his face but nothing worrying.
      Ory looks so much more dangerous out of his usual southpaw stance.
      But he keeps switching in an effort to be unpredictable.
      Smooth footwork from Edwards reminds us of his world title heyday.
      Copy linkCopiedEdwards vs Ory – R2
      Two rasping hooks slash into Ory’s ribs but he seems a tough Frenchman.
      Edwards throws three jabs to head and body and scores with an uppercut.
      Ory is being tagged but not hurt. Edwards is blowing away the cobwebs but not the opponent – yet.
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      There’s no bad blood between Anthony Joshua and I… I’d take him for a jam sandwich if I could, says Tyson Fury

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      TYSON FURY insisted there is no bad blood between him and Anthony Joshua – and would be willing to share a jam sandwich to prove it. The two have spent years rivalling each other building towards a Battle of Britain bout. Tyson Fury insisted there is no bad blood between him and Anthony JoshuaCredit: ReutersJoshua was even offered a jam sandwich by FuryCredit: ReutersAnd AJ revealed he will use Fury’s decade of trash-talking to fuel a spiteful performance over his heavyweight rival. But the maverick Gypsy King played down a feud with Joshua and said: “What, because I called him a sausage? “Has he ever said anything bad to me that’s personal, or me to him? “If he was here now, we’d go for a beer and a jam sandwich, or I’d take him out for fish and chips. READ MORE IN BOXING”I’d take him back to my house to meet my kids and take a picture. What, you think there’s bad blood between two boxers? Behave yourself.”Joshua, 34, once revealed Fury, 35, would randomly ring him up and claim he was going to knock him out. And the Gypsy King has taken exception to AJ’s shock bromance with his dad John in the past. So Fury has never held back when it comes to aiming a verbal jab at his great British rival. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd Joshua said on The Jonathan Ross Show: “This is one of my rivals, this is someone I want to compete with one day.”So everything he says, I’ve got it all stored in the back of my memory and when the fight happens, I’m going to use it as a lot of fuel.”Tyson Fury reveals TEN-FIGHT plan including Usyk and Joshua – but looks scared at thought of facing ‘British Mike Tyson’Joshua is coming off the back of four wins on the bounce, most recently knocking out MMA star Francis Ngannou in March. Ngannou, 37, dropped Fury in October on his boxing debut only to lose a controversial split-decision. Fury now prepares for a potential double header against Oleksandr Usyk, 37, starting with their May 18 unification bout. And AJ will be waiting in the wings with the hopes of facing Fury if he prevails with the heavyweight crown. More