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      Inside Tommy Fury’s 24th birthday party with Molly-Mae and baby Bambi as he shows how bad he is at golf

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      TOMMY FURY celebrated his 24th birthday with love from girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague, baby Bambi and a horrific display of golf. The unbeaten boxer and Love Island star – who met Molly-Mae on the reality TV show – was spoiled on his big day.
      Tommy Fury celebrating his birthday with girlfriend Molly-Mae HagueCredit: tommyfury/Instagram
      Tommy Fury’s boxing-themed cakeCredit: tommyfury/Instagram
      Tommy Fury is 9-0 as a boxerCredit: tommyfury/Instagram
      The boxer should not quit his day job for golfCredit: tommyfury/Instagram
      Molly-Mae showed off bundles of presents, a boxing-themed cake and pictures of the happy couple together.
      But she was not so kind when revealing Fury’s woeful attempt at teeing off at the driving range.
      The 9-0 fighter proved he is more accurate with swings in the ring than the green.
      Fury could barely connect with the ball and Molly-Mae could help but compare him to Adam Sandler’s Happy Gilmore character.
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      Molly-Mae also posted an adorable video of the two with baby daughter Bambi, born in February.
      She posted: “Happy Birthday to my dream man. You have no idea how much I love you. Just us, forever and always baby!”
      Fury is three months removed from the biggest win of his career, against YouTuber-turned boxer Jake Paul.
      He left Saudi Arabia with a split-decision victory and bragging rights following years of feuding between the pair.
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      But an expected rematch has so far not materialised, with Paul, 26, instead returning on August 5 against Nate Diaz, 38, in Texas.
      Although the American told Sky Sports while in Miami for the Formula One that the celebrity rivals WILL fight again.
      Paul said: “It’s going to happen, it’s going to happen for sure.
      “I think it was a great fight, it was entertaining, it was the biggest pay-per-view buys in boxing for the last two years so I think we have to run it back.
      “Tommy is down and I’m excited for that.”
      Jake Paul at the Miami GPCredit: Rex
      Tommy Fury beat Jake Paul on pointsCredit: Getty More

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      Tyson Fury’s cousin Hughie says ‘stiff’ Anthony Joshua is ‘FINISHED’ as he opens door to all-British fight

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      TYSON FURY’S cousin Hughie says Anthony Joshua is “FINISHED” – but would still take him on in an all-British fight. Joshua returned to winning ways in April, beating Jermaine Franklin over 12 rounds following consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk.
      Hughie Fury is the cousin of heavyweight champion TysonCredit: Getty
      Anthony Joshua beat Jermaine Franklin in his return fightCredit: Getty
      But Fury – the cousin of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson – was left far from convinced by the performance.
      He told Boxing King Media: “Stiff. Big stiff, he is shot. After Usyk, that’s it, he’s finished.
      “That is one fight that I would like, I didn’t really rate much of the [Franklin] fight.”
      Joshua, 33, is now in line to fight Deontay Wilder as talks progress for a blockbuster in Saudi Arabia in December.
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      Fury’s cousin Tyson could also unify the belts against Oleksandr Usyk around the same time in the Middle East.
      Meanwhile Fury, 28, looks set to return this year having not boxed since October 2021, when he beat Christian Hammer.
      The heavyweight was due to face American Michael Hunter in October but he withdrew due to illness.
      And upon his comeback, Fury has set his sights on AJ in a domestic dust up.
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      He said: “You never know, 100 per cent.
      “These fights can just happen at the click of a finger, so [once I] get myself back up there, these are the fights that I want.
      “Joshua has done well out of the game, but I don’t think that he was the same fighter as what he once was.”
      Hughie Fury beat Christian Hammer in his last fightCredit: Reuters More

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      John Ryder admits to panicking after tasting BLOOD down his throat in brutal defeat to Canelo Alvarez

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      JOHN RYDER admitted to panicking after tasting BLOOD down his throat during his brutal defeat to Canelo Alvarez. The brave British challenger was beaten on points by Canelo, who returned for a Mexican homecoming 12 years in the making.
      Canelo Alvarez floored John RyderCredit: EPA
      Ryder, 34, was floored in round five and suffered a broken nose early in the fight, leaving him barely able to BREATHE.
      He told DAZN: “I thought I was having it all my way, last one to go round [landed] right on the nose and it really took me out of my stride for the last few rounds.
      “I saw the final bell, stopped feeling sorry for myself after round eight and dug deep but listen, he’s a really great fighter and it’s not the result I hoped for.
      “Last shot of the second round, I stepped back and went forward a bit, threw the uppercut and we worked on that 100 times.
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      “I thought the bell was about to go and took the slip out and he landed it. Twenty odd years in boxing and I’ve never broken my nose like that.
      “It was panic stations because there was blood going down my throat, but I’ve got a great corner that kept me calm.
      “When I got knocked down, it’s all about experience and that’s why I’ve got a great team around me to tell me to do these things.
      “I had a clear enough head to take their instructions. I came back firing and did that.”
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      Canelo, 32, retained his undisputed WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO belts with victory over Ryder, 32, who was his EIGHTH English opponent.
      And the four-division champion rated Ryder as the best Brit he shared the ring with.
      He admitted: “I think so, yeah.”
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      Conor McGregor reveals key area he would change in second Floyd Mayweather fight and has been ‘thinking’ about rematch

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      CONOR McGREGOR revealed the key area he would change in a second fight with Floyd Mayweather – and has been mulling over a rematch. The Irishman was beaten in ten rounds by Mayweather in what was his professional boxing debut in 2017.
      Conor McGregor has teased a rematch with Floyd MayweatherCredit: @TheNotoriousMMA
      Floyd Mayweather during a recent exhibtionCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      But McGregor has talked up a sequel ever since and vowed to “get the job finished” if he had another opportunity.
      Asked about his comments, McGregor told Inside Fighting: “I’ve been thinking about it a long time.
      “I’ve had a long time to think about it and analyse it, happy with how it went the last time.
      “I’d for sure look to (KO Mayweather). I’d like to go back in with my old boxing coaches who I reunited with post-fight. I feel my style has developed.”
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      McGregor, 34, was cornered by his MMA coaches Owen Roddy and John Kavanagh for his defeat to Mayweather.
      But in the years following, he returned to his old amateur boxing coach Phil Sutcliffe, the 1980 and 1984 Irish Olympian.
      Sutcliffe has corned McGregor alongside Roddy and Kavanagh in the cage as well as training the UFC legend in his Crumlin Boxing Club.
      Mayweather, 46, officially retired following the stoppage win but has continued to box in exhibitions since.
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      He has faced stars of the martial arts, social media and celebrity world, returning on June 11 against John Gotti III.
      Last year, Mayweather opened the door to a rematch with McGregor, in a professional or exhibition bout.
      And The Notorious added fuel to the fire by reposting a clip of the ninth round during the Las Vegas fight.
      He posted: “If you don’t think there is some real nice adjustments that can be made and implemented in a second fight, to get the job finished, you’re silly.”
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      Canelo Alvarez eyeing Dmitry Bivol rematch and demands ‘same terms’ in hint Mexican star will move back up in weight

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      CANELO ALVAREZ has hinted he will once again move up in weight to rematch Dmitry Bivol. The Mexican superstar lost in a WBA light-heavyweight title challenge to Bivol in May 2022.
      Canelo Alvarez after beating John RyderCredit: Reuters
      Dmitry Bivol has been called out to a rematch by Canelo AlvarezCredit: AP
      And he has since bounced back with two wins down at super-middleweight, defending his undisputed crown.
      Following a points victory over Britain’s John Ryder in a Guadalajara homecoming, Canelo called out Bivol.
      And he appeared to pour cold water on the idea of the Russian dropping to fight for his 168lb titles.
      Canelo said: “Same rules, same terms, same everything.
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      “Everybody knows we want the rematch with Bivol, (but) if the fight with Bivol doesn’t happen then we’ll see. I’m able to fight everybody.”
      Bivol beat Gilberto Ramirez, 31, in November which followed from his upset over Canelo.
      Whereas Canelo turned his attention to rival Gennady Golovkin, 41, and Ryder, 34, after the loss.
      He broke Ryder’s nose and dropped the Londoner in round five and will now look towards Bivol.
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      Promoter Eddie Hearn said: “Unbelievable atmosphere in Guadalajara, great performance from Canelo, tough, tough, tough man, John Ryder.
      “Hurt badly, broken nose in the second round but battled hard every  round but tonight belongs to Saul Canelo Alvarez.
      “Dmitry Bivol, that’s what he wants next, let’s make it happen.”
      Canelo Alvarez was beaten by Dmitry Bivol in May 2022Credit: Reuters More

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      Five next fights for Canelo Alvarez after beating John Ryder including Dmitry Bivol in rematch and David Benavidez

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      CANELO ALVAREZ retained his crown at the throne of the super-middleweight division in a Mexican homecoming. The boxing superstar returned to Guadalajara for the first time in 12 years to beat Britain’s John Ryder on points.
      Canelo Alvarez after beating John RyderCredit: Reuters
      It saw Canelo keep hold of the WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO belts at 168lb.
      But his options spread far further with rivals from middleweight to light-heavyweight.
      Here, SunSport runs down what could be next for the sport’s top attraction.
      Dmitry Bivol
      Bivol, 32, beat Canelo, also 32, in May 2022 in a defence of his WBA light-heavyweight title.
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      And revenge is still on Canelo’s mind as he called to rematch the Russian back at 175lb.
      He said: “Same rules, same terms, same everything. Everybody knows we want the rematch with Bivol, (but) if the fight with Bivol doesn’t happen then we’ll see.”
      Canelo Alvarez wants to rematch Dmitry Bivol nextCredit: Reuters
      David Benavidez
      Benavidez – touted as the “Mexican monster” by Mike Tyson – has emerged as a top talent at super-middle.
      And many have backed the American to give Canelo his toughest test at 168lb.
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      If the rematch with Bivol does not materialise, Benavidez, 26, would be the top of fans’ wishlist while he sits mandatory for Canelo’s WBC title.
      David Benavidez is mandatory challenger for Canelo Alvarez’s WBC titleCredit: Esther Lin/SHOWTIME
      Jermall Charlo
      Charlo, 32, inherited the WBC middleweight title vacated by Canelo, but the Texan wants a shot at the man himself.
      He has talked up a move up in weight to fight Canelo, putting his 32-0 record on the line.
      Charlo has boxed on pay-per-view before and remains a blockbuster alternative for Canelo.
      Jermall Charlo has called to fight Canelo Alvarez beforeCredit: Sean Michael Ham/TGB Promotions
      Demetrius Andrade
      Andrade, 35, has moved up in weight in pursuit of Canelo.
      The pair even traded words in 2021 in a furious press conference exchange, fuelling demand for a bout.
      But Andrade has suffered misfortune in his career by failing to finalise fights with top stars.
      Demetrius Andrade has moved up to super-middleweightCredit: Rex
      Jaime Munguia
      Munguia, 26, has long been touted as a future foe for Canelo, in what would be an all-Mexican standoff.
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      In 2017, Canelo beat bitter rival Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in a domestic dust-up but has not faced a Mexican since.
      It leaves Munguia primed to move up in weight for the occasion after he returns on June 10 against Sergiy Derevyanchenko, 37.
      Jaime Munguia is a potential Mexican foe for Canelo AlvarezCredit: Getty More

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      Fans accuse WBC of ‘making up rules’ after rare use of ‘boxing VAR’ sees star awarded retrospective knockdown

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      BOXING champion Julio Cesar Martinez was retrospectively awarded a knockdown following a rare use of VAR. The WBC have been known to use instant replays in the past, including a 2019 fight with Martinez.
      Julio Cesar Martinez, left, punching Ronal BatistaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      This time, the Mexican was given a 10-8 round against Ronal Batista after the referee initially failed to score it a knockdown.
      But upon replays, the decision was overturned and the knockdown was scored.
      It left some fans in confusion and accusing the WBC of making up their own rules.
      One said: “VAR in boxing now?”
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      Another added: “Mauricio Sulaiman the belt specialist making up rules for the Eddy Reynoso camp.”
      One commented: “Since when did that come into play???”
      Another wrote: “Nah VAR has already ruined football now boxing is next.”
      Martinez in 2019 saw a knockout against Charlie Edwards overturned to a no-contest due to low-blows.
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      The result was initially announced as a Martinez win until WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman got in the ring to change the decision.
      Martinez, 28, went on to beat Batista, 26, by majority decision, retaining his flyweight title.
      And it could set up a unification with Britain’s IBF champion Sunny Edwards, 27.
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      TV viewers in tears as Canelo Alvarez’s grandma watches him fight for first time in John Ryder win

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      BOXING fans were left in tears as Canelo Alvarez’s grandma watched him fight for the very first time as a professional. Canelo returned home for a Mexican homecoming 12 years in the making against John Ryder in Guadalajara.
      Canelo Alvarez with his grandmaCredit: DAZN

      And it allowed his grandmother to watch him in action for the first time in his pro career, which started aged just 15.
      The pair were captured sharing a moment together before the fight, leaving fans emotional.
      One said: “Melting.”
      Another added: “I’m crying.”
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      One commented: “Beautiful.”
      Canelo, 32, broke Ryder’s nose and dropped the Londoner in round five on the way to retaining his titles.
      It was the undisputed super-middleweight champion’s first bout back in Mexico since 2011, when he defeated Ryan Rhodes.
      After beating Ryder, Canelo said: “It’s an historic moment for me.
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      “I’m blessed to be here with my people who have supported me from the beginning.
      “I’m glad to be here and thankful (to be here) with my people.”
      Ryder, 34, became the EIGHTH British opponent to have been beaten by Canelo, who now wants to rematch Dmitry Bivol, 32, at light-heavyweight.
      He said: “Same rules, same terms, same everything.
      “Everybody knows we want the rematch with Bivol, (but) if the fight with Bivol doesn’t happen then we’ll see.
      “I’m able to fight everybody.”
      Canelo Alvarez with his super-middleweight titlesCredit: Reuters More