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    Carl Froch predicts death of influencer boxing as he slams ‘load of c**p’ Misfits Boxing clash between Tommy Fury & KSI

    CARL FROCH has slammed Tommy Fury and KSI’s Misfits Boxing clash.The former super-middleweight world champion was not impressed by what he saw from the event last Saturday.
    Carl Froch has predicted the death of influencer boxingCredit: AFP
    Froch slammed KSI vs Tommy Fury as a ‘load of c***p’Credit: Getty
    Froch watched the fights at a pub in Nottingham and has now predicted the death of influencer boxing, even dubbing the main event a “load of c**p”.
    Speaking to talkSPORT, he explained: “It’s a load of c**p as far as I’m concerned, because they’re not qualified, they’re not experienced or good enough to be in a boxing ring.
    “They’d probably be better off wrestling or doing some kind of controlled cage fight, because they can’t box. Their technique is so poor that as soon as the bell goes I switch off.
    “The pub I was in watching it, the bar was full of kids, 18 up to about 23 or 24, young men and women.
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    “And they were booing and shaking their heads and coming over to me and saying, ‘what do you think of that, what a load of rubbish’.
    “I think eventually it’s going to do itself out with these performances, people are going to switch off and stop watching it.
    “Who have you got, Jake Paul, Logan Paul, KSI and Dillon Danis, but who else is leading the pack? I think it may have run its course, but we’ll see.”
    The card at the AO Arena in Manchester was headlined by KSI vs Tommy Fury.
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    Froch was unimpressed with the event, which featured Logan Paul vs Dillon DanisCredit: Alamy
    Love Island star and professional boxer Fury emerged victorious via a unanimous decision but the result has not been without controversy.
    KSI has since launched a legal battle against the decision, hiring a lawyer and lodging an appeal.
    Meanwhile, Logan Paul appeared in the co-main event against Dillon Danis, who was disqualified for starting a brawl in the ring after the final bell. More

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    Oleksandr Usyk casts doubt on fighting Tyson Fury this year as he releases worrying statement about training camp

    OLEKSANDR USYK has thrown his proposed bout with Tyson Fury on December 23 into doubt.The Ukrainian’s latest comments regarding his training camp have suggested the fight could be delayed.
    Oleksandr Usyk has cast doubt on fighting Tyson Fury this yearCredit: Getty
    A bout between Fury and Usyk had been targeted for December 23Credit: Getty
    Usyk and Fury had reportedly been set to put their heavyweight titles on the line in ten weeks’ time.
    However, Usyk has now revealed he needs 14 weeks to prepare for each of his fights.
    He has also suggested he has yet to start training and will not do so until he knows the exact date he is facing Fury.
    Speaking on his YouTube channel, he explained: “I can’t say that everything’s OK, but I’m fine.
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    “Some wounds, old injuries need to be healed. Everything’s under control.
    “I do my training sessions everyday, but I need 14 weeks for my camp. It would be enough time for me.
    “The first weeks I’m doing my work that helps me to get ready for the training camp. Then I’m working hard for the next 12 weeks.”
    Usyk successfully defended his IBF, IBO, WBA Super and WBO heavyweight titles against Daniel Dubois back in August.
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    The 36-year-old secured a ninth round knockout victory over Dubois in Poland.
    He continued: “I would like to known exact day and place. Knowing it allows me to plan my training camp and choose its place. All these help me to start preparing.
    “I understand that promotion of the match is important and necessary – it is a component of the show.
    “But when I know the day and the place I can put on my helmet, close the visor and set off.”
    As for Fury, the Gypsy King is set to take on former UFC champion Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia next weekend.
    His WBC world title will not be on the line, though, but the ten-round fight will count as an official bout. More

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    KSI hires lawyer as he starts legal battle to appeal Tommy Fury fight result after controversial defeat

    KSI has hired a lawyer to start a legal battle to appeal his controversial loss Tommy Fury. On the night, Fury was awarded a majority-decision win after two judges scored it in his favour with one card read out a draw.
    KSI is set to appeal his loss to Tommy FuryCredit: Splash
    It was eventually overturned to a unanimous after it was revealed the even score was actually totted up wrong.
    KSI was left raging after the result was read out and warned that he would launch an appeal with the Professional Boxing Association.
    The PBA – who sanctioned the bout – announced Chase DeMoor, Alexia Grace and Alex Wassabi had all launched appeals.
    And KSI’s manager Mams Taylor revealed they are in the process of doing the same after hiring legal help.
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    Taylor posted: “JJ has instructed a King’s Counsel who advised the PBA yesterday that he would be appealing the result of the fight.
    “For obvious reasons, we will not get into the specifics of the appeal publicly and allow the process to play out in accordance with PBA rules.”
    Fury, 24, threw more punches at 159 compared to KSI’s 124 and landed one more shot at 38.
    But he was less accurate with 25 per cent of his punches landing with KSI’s connecting with 31 per cent.
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    The YouTube, music and crossover boxing star kicked up a fuss following his first defeat and planned to take action.
    He said: “We’re going to appeal. I want to appeal. I’m sorry, that is outrageous. We need to see it again. I felt like I won that.”
    KSI, 30, later broke his social media silence and put on Instagram: “Appreciate all the kind messages from everyone.
    “In the ring and watching it back I feel like I should have won. Either way I feel like I accomplished what I wanted to in the end.
    “This little untalented nerd was able go toe to toe with a professional boxer.
    “Use me as the living proof that hard work and self belief can get you anywhere in this life.”
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    Anthony Joshua reveals he’s watching Tyson Fury Netflix doc for insight on how to beat Gypsy King

    ANTHONY JOSHUA has watched Tyson Fury’s Netflix documentary – and is using it to study ways of beating him. The At Home with The Furys six-partner went to No1 in the UK and gave fans an inside look into the heavyweight champion’s life.
    Tyson Fury’s family were subject of a Netflix docuseriesCredit: Instagram
    Anthony Joshua watched Fury’s docCredit: AP
    In an interview with Men’s Health, Fury’s rival AJ was asked if he had watched the docuseries.
    And Joshua revealed: “Yes. I am on episode six. I’m enjoying it.”
    AJ’s name comes up regularly in the show as at the time of filming the British rivals were going back and forth in fight negotiations.
    One scene shows Fury on a day out with his sons when a member of the public tells him Joshua would beat him.
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    Responding to the funny interaction, Joshua said: “I’ll need to get him some free tickets. I thought Fury handled it really well.”
    The two-time champ admitted he would be open to doing in a similar-style show.
    But he would not have son JJ feature as much as Fury’s six children did throughout the episodes.
    He said: “Maybe I would focus more on the business, our values, what we will do after boxing.
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    “What is the gain for family? A minute of fame? If one of them had a strategy where they wanted to showcase themselves for some reason then yes, a great opportunity, but they don’t.”
    Joshua, 34, and Fury, 35, have frustratingly failed in the past to ever get their blockbuster showdown over the line.
    And AJ admitted his career would not be complete if he does not share the ring with the Gypsy King or Deontay Wilder, 37.
    He said: “If I don’t fight Fury or Deontay Wilder, one of those two, then yes.
    “But I am not waiting around till I’m 40. I can’t drag my career out waiting.
    “In between waiting, I will have to do more fights, more training camps, more pressure.”
    Joshua wants to fight Fury or Deontay Wilder before retiringCredit: RICHARD PELHAM More

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    Boob-flashing boxer Daniella Hemsley dresses up as Harley Quinn in daring cut-out outfit

    DANIELLA HEMSLEY posed in a daring Harley Quinn costume ahead of Halloween.Daniella burst onto the scene after celebrating her Kingpyn win by flashing her breasts on camera in front of a live boxing crowd.
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    Daniella Hemsley posed as Harley Quinn ahead of HalloweenCredit: TikTok @daniellahemsley
    Daniella burst onto the scene after flashing her breasts at KingpynCredit: instagram @daniella.hemsley
    The social media personality secured a victory over Ms. Danielka and gave viewers more than they expected when the scorecards were read out as she pulled up her top.
    However, that led to her being banned from boxing and thus she hasn’t been seen in the ring since.
    And with bikini season done for the most part, combined with her current ban, Daniella has to find other ways to get attention.
    She previously showed off some “cringe” dance moves while wearing a revealing outfit.
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    This time she posed as famous DC Comic character Harley Quinn for her 273,000 TikTok followers.
    Daniella is no stranger to splitting opinions as she was previously slammed by boxing promoter Eddie Hearn.
    Hearn said: “I think that, if I start preaching people will start moaning at me. But you always ask for my opinion and my opinion is that I hate it.
    “We’ve worked so hard for women in boxing to be respected for their ability, for their merits and for their hard work. One thing we must understand is that it is not boxing.
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    “Misfits and Kingpyn needs to be booted so far away from professional boxing and we need to disassociate ourselves with what it is.”
    However, she was later supported by boxer Ebanie Bridges for her recent ring antics.
    For now, she posts a series of glam pics across her various social media channels.
    Daniella has been banned from boxing after she flashed the crowdCredit: Instagram/daniella.hemsley
    Daniella shares a series of glam pics across her social media channelsCredit: instagram @daniella.hemsley
    Daniella recently released a “cringe” dance video on social mediaCredit: Instagram @daniella.hemsley
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    Anthony Joshua splashes out £2,000 to lock himself away in a pitch black room for FOUR DAYS

    ANTHONY JOSHUA has spent £2,000 to lock himself away in a pitch black room for FOUR DAYS. The heavyweight boxing superstar booked into the retreat on October 14 and detailed the procedure in an interview beforehand.
    Anthony Joshua spent £2,000 to lock himself away in a pitch black room for four daysCredit: Chris Floyd / Men’s Health UK
    The boxer says he is open to “new experiences” and four days in total darkness will certainly be one of themCredit: Chris Floyd / Men’s Health UK
    The heavyweight opened up about his unusual training methods in an interview with Men’s HealthCredit: Chris Floyd / Men’s Health UK
    He told Men’s Health: “I’m about to do something, on 16 October, I’m going to a place for four days where I will be on my own in total darkness, pitch black for four days.
    “At the time it will be the worst thing ever, but then I think when I come out, I will say I wish I had done more.”
    Joshua will be alone for the duration and will only be given food slid under the door without any human contact.
    And he revealed: “No phone. No TV. No radio. No audiobooks. Nothing.”
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    Joshua is paying £2,000 for the character-building retreat.
    He said: “Life is all about experiences. I want to have more character and go through more experiences.
    “I’m doing it for character. If I go for a walk in the woods, enjoy the scenery, the birds chirping, I’m going for peace.
    “In this, though, it’s just me and my mind.”
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    The British heavyweight also said he enjoys walks in the woods to “find peace”Credit: Chris Floyd / Men’s Health UK
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    AJ joked about the quality of his sleep when asked about whether he will get a nice bed.
    He said: “I hope so, for two grand.
    “I hate creepy-crawlies. I hope there are no spiders. When I was training in Vegas, there was a lizard in my room. I killed it.
    “Two days later, there was a scorpion on the curtain. I don’t want any of that.”
    Joshua, 34, most recently knocked out Robert Helenius, 37, in August.
    And now his promoter Eddie Hearn is looking for AJ to return in December or January after talks with Deontay Wilder collapsed.
    But Hearn wants Joshua to revisit his fight with Wilder, 37, forearly 2024.
    Anthony Joshua stars on the front cover of Men’s Health UK’s November issue, on sale now.
    Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, is hoping to book a fight for Joshua in December or JanuaryCredit: Chris Floyd / Men’s Health UK More

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    Tyson Fury explains why Francis Ngannou is a ‘much more dangerous’ fight than Oleksandr Usyk

    TYSON FURY has insisted Francis Ngannou is a “much more dangerous” opponent than Oleksandr Usyk. Fury, 35, and Usyk, 36, have signed an agreement to meet in the heavyweight division’s first ever four-belt unification bout.
    Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou facing offCredit: Getty
    But first, the WBC champion returns next Saturday in a crossover clash against ex-UFC star Ngannou.
    And despite the Cameroonian powerhouse, 37, making his boxing debut, Fury argued he will be tougher than unbeaten Usyk.
    Fury told ESPN: “A lot of people are on about this undisputed fight, fantastic.
    “But I have a much more dangerous person to deal with next, I believe.
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    “Francis is a bigger man, stronger, more powerful and has knockout capability. Usyk, he doesn’t really do much damage to people he hits.”
    Fury has flirted with retirement in the past but has made several U-turns on when he will call it a day.
    And having already lined up his next pair of bouts, the Gypsy King now hopes it will be just two of many.
    Fury said: “I’m looking to sign another ten-fight deal after this, so I don’t know, I’m going to put my feelers out there and see who I can get the best deal off for another ten fights.
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    “What else is there? I retire, plenty of money, plenty of achievement, whatever – 35. What am I going to do?
    “This makes me f***ing happy, fighting. This is all I’ve ever done and all that’s ever made me happy.
    “So it’d be stupid now to walk away from it when I’m making millions of dollars and getting loads of joy from it as well.”
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    OnlyFans star and boxer Elle Brooke shows off her bum in red devil lingerie sending fans into meltdown

    ELLE BROOKE showed off her cheeky and devilish side as she sent fans wild again on Instagram.The gorgeous 25-year-old is 3-1 in her exhibition boxing bouts after suffering defeat via unanimous decision to Jully Poca in the semi-finals of the KingPyn influencer boxing tournament in July.
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    Elle Brooke regularly delights her huge social media followingCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
    The boxer and OnlyFans ace gave fans the horn in this red devil outfitCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
    Elle is not afraid to bare all for her ever-growing list of admirersCredit: Instagram / @thedumbledong
    And she has also recently announced that she will be beginning a new characterCredit: Instagram / @thedumbledong
    Now the boxer and OnlyFans star is ringing the changes with a new role as she prepares to take up COMMENTATING.
    The influencer will be behind the mic at Crypto Fight Night in Dubai on November 24.
    However, she is still providing her admirers with plenty to talk about with her exploits online – and she gave the majority of them the horn in her latest Instagram post.
    Elle showed off her bum in an outrageous sexy red devil costume last night.
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    This latest sexy snap comes in the same week that she posed in a see-through outfit in what she called “bubblegum pink”.
    Elle appeared on Piers Morgan Uncensored earlier this year to talk about her career and forays into adult entertainment.
    She was asked if her parents are “incredibly disappointed” that she decided to “pack it all in to take your clothes off for perfect strangers on OnlyFans”.
    But Elle said: “Piers, my dad is dead and my mum is on my payroll – my family are fine.”
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    Piers then asked what her future children might think of her unconventional career, to which Elle replied: “They can cry in a Ferrari.”
    Elle is also a huge Manchester City fan but she could only watch them clinch the Treble last season on her phone.
    The star was not in action on Saturday night’s Prime Card in Manchester headlined by Tommy Fury’s win over KSI.
    But she did turn up to a pre-fight event in the build-up to let Dillon Danis put her in a chokehold.
    And after momentarily appearing to pass out, she got back to her feet, gushing: “Oh my God, that is so much better than drugs.”
    Now the Portsmouth celeb will be chewing over the performances of others – at the Yume Theatre in Dubai next month.
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    Elle Brooke raised eyebrows when she posed in the shower with her clothes onCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
    The blonde beauty is a massive Manchester City supporterCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Elle has no regrets about her successes on OnlyFansCredit: Instagram
    Elle boasts a record of 3-1 inside the boxing ringCredit: Instaram @thedumbledong
    She has risked Instagram bans by going braless in see-through outfitsCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
    Elle continues to stun her fans with sexy snaps on an almost daily basisCredit: Instagram / @thedumbledong
    Elle has over 800,000 Instagram followersCredit: Instagram / @thedumbledong
    The gorgeous boxer suffered her first defeat last time out in the summerCredit: REX More