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      Francis Ngannou makes cheeky dig at UFC boss Dana White in official announcement of Tyson Fury fight

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      FRANCIS NGANNOU took the opportunity to fire shots at Dana White in the announcement of his boxing match with Tyson Fury.The former UFC heavyweight champion’s multi-million-pound Saudi showdown with the Gypsy King was officially announced on Tuesday.
      Francis Ngannou has landed a multi-million-pound showdown with Tyson FuryCredit: ESPN
      Dana White wasn’t keen on the bout while Ngannou was under contract with the UFC and recently suggested it was a ‘gimmick fight’Credit: GETTY
      Ngannou has mocked White’s comments by setting up GIMIK Fight Promotions – which will co-promote his clash with FuryCredit: GETTY
      It saw Ngannou bag the biggest purse of his career a mere six months after leaving MMA’s top promotion.
      White wasn’t keen on making the bout while the Cameroonian was still under contract with the UFC and recently suggested it a “gimmick fight”.
      Ngannou, 36, clearly took the comments to heart, setting up his own promotion aptly named GIMIK Fight Promotions.
      Ngannou’s formation of the promotion was revealed in the official press release for the fight.
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      An excerpt of the release read: “The clash is to find out who is ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ will take place under the official rules of boxing, with 3 judges ringside adopting the 10-point must system.
      “Both fighters, however, are promising to meet in the middle of the ring, go to war and win by knockout in devastating fashion.
      “An agreement has been reached with Queensberry, Top Rank and Ngannou’s Promotional banner, Gimik Fight Promotions, to partner with Riyadh Season to host the history-making event that will capture the imagination of fight fans around the globe.”
      UFC fans were quick to see the not-so thinly-veiled dig at White and were quick to comment, with one saying: “No way hahaha genius.”
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      Another said: “Genius name.”
      And another said: “What a name.”
      One remarked: “Ha. I didn’t notice. That’s awesome.”
      Another chimed in: “10-7 round to Ngannou.”
      One Ngannou fan said: “Lmfaoo!!! Let’s go, Francis.”

      Ngannou’s clash with WBC heavyweight champion Fury will mark his professional boxing debut, in which he plans to turn the combat sports world upside down.
      The Predator said: “I’ve been waiting to meet Tyson in the ring for the past three years.
      “My dream was always to box, and to box the best.
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      “After becoming the undisputed MMA Heavyweight Champion, this is my opportunity to make that dream come true and cement my position as the baddest man on the planet…
      “All I will say to Tyson for now is he better dance in that ring because if I touch him, he’s going to sleep.” More

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      Fans rage as it’s revealed Tyson Fury was given ‘special permission’ to fight Ngannou and WON’T be stripped of belt

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      TYSON FURY has been given “special permission” from the WBC to fight Francis Ngannou – and boxing fans are raging.The Gypsy King will collide with the former UFC heavyweight champion in a lucrative Saudi showdown on October 28.
      Tyson Fury will face former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in a boxing match on October 28Credit: ESPN
      Fury’s WBC heavyweight title will NOT be on the line in the Saudi showdownCredit: GETTY
      The WBC have given Fury ‘special permission’ to face Ngannou and retain his titleCredit: REUTERS
      The fight comes just months after Fury’s proposed undisputed showdown with pound-for-pound king Oleksandr Usyk collapsed.
      A defence of his WBC heavyweight title was expected for Fury, although it’s since been revealed that the Mexican sanctioning body didn’t mandate a challenger for him.
      They tweeted: “Mauricio Sulaiman said that Tyson Fury received special permission from the WBC to fight Francis Ngannou as there is no official challenger.
      “He mentioned that Fury tried to close fights against [Andy] Ruiz, [Anthony] Joshua and Usyk but no agreement was reached.
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      Boxing fans were quick to react to the WBC’s revelation, with one saying: “Is it not literally your job to mandate him one?
      “Nobody in the top 10/15 wanted a fight?”
      Another said: “There’s no official challenger as you didn’t enforce the mandatory.
      “If 1 and 2 wouldn’t fight could have gone to the next contenders in the rankings.”
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      And another said: “‘There is no official challenger’ – it’s your job to find challengers
      One remarked: “It’s the WBC’s job to give him a mandatory challenger, theres plenty of bodies ranked by yourselves.”
      Another chimed in: “A joke of an organisation.”
      Fury vs Ngannou will be a ten-round affair which will take place under traditional Queensberry boxing rules – although it’s not been confirmed if the fight will go on both men’s professional records.
      Former unified heavyweight king Fury said: ‘As soon as that bell goes, it’ll be bombs away!
      “This guy is supposed to be the hardest puncher in the world, but let’s see how he reacts when he gets hit by the Big GK.

      “I can’t wait to get back out there under the lights. I’m looking forward to showing the world that The Gypsy King is the greatest fighter of his generation in an epic battle with another master of his craft.
      “Francis looked tough when he jumped in the ring after the Whyte fight, but there is no one tougher than me, and you’ll all see that in devastating fashion on October 28.”
      Ngannou, 36, said: “I’ve been waiting to meet Tyson in the ring for the past three years.
      “My dream was always to box, and to box the best.
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      “After becoming the undisputed MMA Heavyweight Champion, this is my opportunity to make that dream come true and cement my position as the baddest man on the planet…
      “All I will say to Tyson for now is he better dance in that ring because if I touch him, he’s going to sleep.” More

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      Who is Francis Ngannou’s rumoured girlfriend Miesha Tate?

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      FRANCIS NGANNOU has been romantically linked to a fellow sports star.The Cameroonian-French professional mixed martial artist, who is set to take on Tyson Fury in the boxing ring in October 2023, is rumoured to be dating Miesha Tate.
      Former UFC bantamweight champion Miesha Tate has been romantically linked to Francis NgannouCredit: Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
      Who is Francis Ngannou’s rumoured girlfriend Miesha Tate?
      Miesha Tate is an American professional mixed martial artist.
      She was born on August 18, 1986, in Tacoma, Washington in the US.
      Miesha, also known as Cupcake, became involved in MMA when she was attending Central Washington University and a friend encouraged her to attend a club with her.
      She made her professional debut in November 2007 and claimed her first title, the 135-pound FCF Women’s Bantamweight Championship, in 2009.
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      Miesha is rumoured to be dating “The Predator” Francis Ngannou though neither party has confirmed the speculation.
      In April 2022, the two fighters met at the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas, with Miesha later uploading an adorable picture of Franics and her kids to her Twitter.
      She captioned the sweet shot: “The Baddest Man on the Planet is really just a gentle giant!”
      In 2022, Miesha entered the Celebrity Big Brother house – and won.
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      Do Francis Ngannou and Miesha Tate have any children?
      Miesha has two children from her past relationship with fellow MMA fighter Johnny Nuñez.
      She gave birth to their daughter, Amaia Nevaeh Nuñez, on June 4, 2018.
      Then on June 14, 2020, she gave birth to their son, Daxton Wylder Nuñez.
      Miesha gave birth to Dax on the bathroom floor at her home in Singapore due to not having enough time to make it to hospital.
      Ngannou does not have any children.
      What is Miesha Tate’s UFC record and when did she retire?
      Miesha officially joined the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in February 2013.
      Her record is 19-9-0, meaning she has 19 wins, 9 losses and no draws.
      Tate retired from MMA in 2016 to explore options outside of the sport and start her family.
      She returned in 2021 after a five-year hiatus, revealing she had left the sport in a “dark place”.
      Tate told MMA Fighting: “I was just kind of in a dark place to be honest, the latter part of my career. A lot of things in my personal life caught up to me.”
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      She added: “I’m ready to make that comeback. I’m ready to make that second surge at my career.”
      After a second consecutive loss in July 2022, Miesha was forced to wear an eye patch due to her injuries. More

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      AnEsonGib vs Jarvis: UK start time, live stream, TV channel and full card info for HUGE Kingpyn boxing semi-final bout

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      ANESONGIB will take on Jarvis in the semi-final of the Kingpyn boxing tournament on SATURDAY NIGHT.The two social media stars will co-main event a huge card set for Dublin this weekend.
      AnEsonGib vs Jarvis will be the co-main event in Dublin
      Kingpyn boxing semi-final line-up
      AnEsonGib was victorious in his rematch with Austin McBroom in the previous Kingpyn card.
      The fight ended in controversy at the OVO Arena as McBroom reportedly broke his ankle and was forced to retire in the third round.
      Jarvis beat DJ Tom Zanetti to reach the semi-finals of the Kingpyn boxing tournament.
      One of AnEsonGib or Jarvis will take on the winner in the other Kingpyn boxing semi-final between Whindersson and Kenny.
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      When is AnEsonGib vs Jarvis?

      AnEsonGib vs Jarvis will take place on Saturday, July 15.
      The Kingpyn event is set to get underway at 7pm BST
      The 3Arena in Dublin will play host.

      What channel is AnEsonGib vs Jarvis on and can it be live streamed?

      AnEsonGib vs Jarvis will be broadcast live on DAZN.
      You can purchase a DAZN subscription for £19.99 per month (flexible pass) or an annual pass for £99.99.
      You can live stream the action from the DAZN app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Who is on the card?
      Here are all the confirmed fights on the Kingpyn semi-final card so far:
      Winners Bracket:
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      Losers Bracket:

      Whitney vs Amber O’Don
      Daniella Hemsley vs Ms. Danielka

      Wildcard Fights:

      Kiefer Crosbie vs Aaron Chalmers
      Cian Cowley vs Connor Tierney More

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      Elle Brooke vs Jully Poca: UK start time, TV channel, live stream and FULL card ahead of huge Kingpyn clash

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      ELLE BROOKE will take on Jully Poca in the Kingpyn boxing semi-final THIS WEEKEND.The OnlyFans star overcame Ola Danielka on points earlier this year after a thrilling fight in London.
      Elle Brooke will take on Jully Poca in the Kingpyn semi-final
      Kingpyn semi-final line-up
      The winner of the bout will take on one of 6AR6IE6 or Emily Brooke in the Kingpyn final.
      Emily is the sister of Elle Brooke, which would make for an interesting final should both of the sisters be victorious.
      Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Elle Brooke vs Jully Poca.
      When is Elle Brooke vs Jully Poca?

      Elle Brooke vs Jully Poca will take place on Saturday, July 15.
      The Kingpyn event is set to get underway at 7pm BST
      The 3Arena in Dublin will play host.

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      What channel is Elle Brooke vs Jully Poca on and can it be live streamed?

      Elle Brooke vs Jully Poca will be broadcast live on DAZN.
      You can purchase a DAZN subscription for £19.99 per month (flexible pass) or an annual pass for £99.99.
      You can live stream the action from the DAZN app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Who is on the card?
      Here are all the confirmed fights on the Kingpyn semi-final card so far:
      Winners Bracket:

      AnEsonGib vs Jarvis
      Whindersson vs Kenny
      Jully Poca vs Elle Brooke
      6AR6IE6 vs Emily Brooke

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      Losers Bracket:

      Whitney vs. Amber O’Don
      Daniella Hemsley vs. Ms. Danielka

      Wildcard Fights:

      Kiefer Crosbie vs. Aaron Chalmers
      Cian Cowley vs. Connor Tierney More

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      Busty boxing ring girl Apollonia Llewellyn almost spills out of tiny bikini top as she shows off extreme underboob

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      APOLLONIA LLEWELLYN gave fans an eyeful as she donned a tiny bikini.The busty boxing ring girl is no stranger to flaunting her curves.
      Apollonia Llewellyn gave fans an eyeful with her latest postCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cuj0LGgIob6/?hl=en
      She has been nicknamed ‘Barbie’Credit: INSTAGRAM
      Apollonia is often seen flaunting her curvesCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      And her latest post proved to be no different as she was seen in a pink bikini.
      Apollonia, 23, took the photo while enjoying the summer sun in Los Angeles, CA, United States.
      She posed with her hands on the back of her head, as her bikini left little to the imagination.
      The Leeds-born beauty captioned her post: “b a r b i 💕,” relating to her nickname or perhaps Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie set for UK release on July 21.
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      In reaction to the post, one fan wrote: “Beautiful 😍.”
      A second said: “Stunning 💕💕.”
      “U r looking Amazing ❣️,” declared a third.
      A fourth typed: “Wow baby so cute so sweet ❤️.”
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      Apollonia was born in Leeds
      But now she is normally snapped in the United States and around the worldCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CuY9BXGthy_/
      While a host of others flooded the comments with heart and smiley face emojis.
      Apollonia has 561,000 followers on Instagram.
      She was previously seen wearing an angel outfit.
      Apollonia has over 560,000 Instagram followersCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CuY9BXGthy_/
      She is 23 years oldCredit: instagram @apolloniallewellyn More

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      Tyson Fury swaps 07 Passat for £192,000 Porsche GT3 RS as boxer shows off incredible new ride on Instagram

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      TYSON FURY took a break from his 07 Passat as he showed off his brand new Porsche.Fury took to Instagram where he revealed his new GT3 RS – fresh out of the garage – shortly before taking it out for a spin.

      Tyson Fury showed off his brand new Porsche on social mediaCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Fury bought a GT3 RS which costs a minimum of £192,600Credit: INSTAGRAM
      Fury took a break from his humble 07 Passat as he took his Porsche off the garageCredit: INSTAGRAM
      The car’s price starts at £192,600 but with the customisation it’s likely to cost over £200,000.
      Fury said: “I’m gonna take my brand new GT3 RS out for a drive today.
      “First time it’s been out of the garage since I got it. I’m looking forward to giving it a blast because that’s what life’s about, enjoying the spoils of war.”
      Of course this doesn’t mean Fury is done with his humble 07 Passat, which he proudly drives around despite his immense fortune.
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      The Gypsy King insisted last year his boxing career was never about money and material wealth as his passion for the sport is what got him on this journey.
      Fury said: “For me, I come from f**k all, I come from nothing. It’s never been about money, I’m not a money person.
      “I drive around in an 07 Passat on 56 point diesel. I don’t care, I don’t care what I’ve got.
      “It’s never been about money with me. I know a lot of people with money, big money – but none of them are happy.
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      “Not one of them. And I know money can’t make happiness. It’s not even been about belts with me, it’s not been about legacies.
      “It’s not been about anything apart from punching a motherf*****g face in on the night. That’s all it’s ever been about, excuse the language.
      “All I ever want to do is win, money aside. Money is beautiful, it’s great. It’s great to be paid for what you do.”
      Fury is now getting ready for his showdown clash with UFC legend Francis Ngannou.
      The two heavyweights will lock horns in a boxing match on October 28 in Saudi Arabia. More

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      When is Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou? Stream, TV channel, UK start time, location, rules and undercard for huge clash

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      TYSON FURY will return to the ring to face UFC legend Francis Ngannou in a historic crossover clash.The WBC champion and the MMA star have been going back and forth with one another on social media for the best part of six months.

      Tyson Fury challenged Francis Ngannou to a crossover cash last April while the MMA star was still under contract with the UFCCredit: ESPN
      Fury and Ngannou will now take to the ring to end their long-standing online feud.
      A shock showdown between the pair was mooted after Ngannou entered the ring and faced off with Fury following the Gypsy King’s knockout win against Dillian Whyte at Wembley back over a year ago.
      The fight went cold as Ngannou was still contracted to UFC and MMA mogul Dana White refused to entertain the bout.
      But now the 36-year-old is a free agent after leaving the UFC back in January.
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      When is Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou?

      Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou will take place on Saturday, October 28.
      The bout will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
      Expect ring-walks to get going from around 10pm UK time.
      The fight will be a 10-round professional fight but Fury’s WBC belt will NOT be on the line.
      Exhibition rules will NOT be in place.

      What channel is Fury vs Ngannou on and can it be live streamed?

      Fury’s clash with Ngannou will be likely be shown live on TNT Sports Box Office in the UK.
      The event will likely be priced at £26.95.
      You can live stream the action from the TNT Sports Box Office app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Fury vs Ngannou full card
      The undercard for Fury vs Ngannou has yet to be announced.
      But check back at SunSpot for all details on the event as they are released.
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      What’s been said?
      Fury said after he beat Whyte in 2022: “Big Francis Ngannou is here today.
      “He’s on my hit list in an exhibition fight, however he wants it: in a cage, in a boxing ring, boxing gloves, UFC gloves, we can make it happen. I think everyone wants to see it.
      “He’s a monster of a guy, I’m a monster of a guy, so it will be a clash of the titans for sure.”
      Ngannou has said: “I’ve been waiting to meet Tyson in the ring for the past three years.
      “My dream was always to box, and to box the best. After becoming the undisputed MMA Heavyweight Champion, this is my opportunity to make that dream come true and cement my position as the baddest man on the planet.” More