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      Michael Conlan suffers devastating loss to Luis Alberto Lopez in IBF World featherweight title bout

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      IRELAND’s Mick Conlan suffered a devastating loss to Luis Alberto Lopez in Belfast tonight.Champion Lopez knocked out Conlan in the fifth as he retained the IBF World featherweight title in front of boisterous SSE Arena crowd.
      Michael Conlan in action against Luis Alberto Lopez during their IBF Featherweight World Title bout at the SSE Arena in Belfast
      Michael Conlan makes his way to the ring before the IBF Featherweight World Title bout at the SSE Arena in Belfast
      Luis Alberto Lopez knocks out Michael Conlan to retain his IBF strap
      Michael Conlan and Luis Alberto Lopez during their IBF Featherweight World Title bout at the SSE Arena in Belfast

      The Falls Road man’s came out to a rapturous reception from the Belfast crowd but it wasn’t to be in his second attempt to win a world title.
      And the hometown hero came out pumped on the attack as the opening round started at a furious pace.
      Both landed crisp shots on one another as they varied their offence with solid jabs and body shots with both men having their moments in a close opener.
      The SSE Arena erupted in the second round as Conlan fought superbly off the front foot, and landed a huge overhand right as he pilled the pressure on Lopez.

      In the third round, the 31-year-old 2012 Olympic bronze medal winner ate a huge right uppercut, followed by a left hook that staggered him badly with 60 seconds left in the the third round as the Mexican upped the pace.
      But somehow Conlan managed to survive the round despite being on rubbery legs after some huge shots.
      The superb and powerful Lopez proceeded to up the tone as he planted more shots on the Irishman in the forth round, landing some huge shots with a varied repertoire.
      29-year-old Lopez took the forth as he came more and more into the fight with Conlan struggling badly as his face swelled up.
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      The Mexicali ace clearly sniffed a finish as his precise strikes constantly found a home, and like that it was over as the champion ended the fight at 1:14 of the fifth round.
      Lopez planted a huge shot on Conlan as the Belfast man crashed to the canvas.
      Immediately after the devastating right-uppercut landed, Conlan’s coach Adam Booth threw in the towel as the fight was waived off.
      Mexico now hold a 10-2 advantage over Irish fighters in world title bouts after Lopez retained his crown.
      It’s a huge blow from the 2012 Olympian as he lost out in his previous world title attempt after being knocked out by Leigh Wood in Nottingham last year.
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      Boxer Ludumo Lamati collapses in ring and needs oxygen in terrifying scare after bout vs Nick Ball

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      LUDUMO LAMATI collapsed in the ring after his fight against Nick Ball.The boxer required oxygen and was stretchered out of the ring to receive further treatment.
      Ludumo Lamati needed medical assistance after collapsingCredit: BT SPORT
      The incident happened after he lost his bout with Nick BallCredit: Getty
      The South African, 31, had lost the bout against Brit in the 12th round by technical knockout at the SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
      Ball, 26, was interviewed after the incident and made it clear that he was only thinking of Lamati’s health.
      He told BT Sport: “The main thing is Lamati’s health. I hope he’s alright.
      “I will be even more happy when I know that, because boxing is no joke.
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      “You have got some people not taking it seriously and you can lose your life in here, so the main thing is his health.”
      BT Sport did report that Lamati was “doing okay” and is conscious and talking.
      And many others have been sending their support for the boxer on social media.
      One tweeted: “All of our thoughts are with Ludumo Lamati.”
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      A second wrote: “Please pull through lad. Phenomenal effort. Praying for him. 🙏🙏🙏🤞🤞🤞.”
      A third said: “Ludumo Lamati currently getting stretched out of the ring.
      “Thoughts are with Ludumo and wish him a speedy recovery 🙏🏼.”
      While a fourth added: “Get well soon Ludumo Lamati 🙏.”
      The win for Ball took his record to 18-0 including 11 TKOs as he continued his unbeaten run. More

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      Tyson Fury’s promoter confirms they’ve sent ‘formal offer’ to Anthony Joshua after latest twist as terms revealed

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      TYSON FURY’S promoter has confirmed an offer has been made to fight Anthony Joshua.It is the latest twist in a long-running saga involving the heavyweight pair.
      Tyson Fury is keen to fight Anthony JoshuaCredit: EPA
      AJ and Fury were previously in talks for a fight last DecemberCredit: Getty
      The Gypsy King revealed he had sent AJ an offer for the overdue fight that fell through most recently when targeted for December last year.
      Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn pushed back against the claim but Fury’s promoter George Warren has now confirmed an offer has been sent.
      He released a statement for Queensberry Promotions saying: “Spoke with Tyson on Monday, obviously on the back of knowing that Usyk vs Wilder was going to be happening and we were preparing a bid.
      “The question was put to us; what fights are out there, what are the biggest fights we can make?
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      “AJ’s name came up in that conversation of course it would, it’s a huge fight. And the instruction was clear – go and try and make that fight.
      “The following morning we put an email over to Eddie [Hearn]. Made a formal offer, same terms as for December. So exactly the same terms as far as we’re concerned.
      “We’re ready to go, Tyson wants it to happen, so do we and I hope they do too.”
      The British pair could finally be set to clash with Fury eyeing a September bout against his long-term rival.
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      But Hearn has the O2 booked for August 12 and is working on a December clash with Deontay Wilder in Saudi Arabia.
      Meanwhile Fury has been in Australia and he was ringside for pal Jopseh Parker’s 89-second knock-out win over Faiga Opelu this week.
      He has even hinted at fighting down under in the immediate future, with Aussie Jai Opetaia tipped as a potential opponent. More

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      Tyson Fury has NOT sent Anthony Joshua a contract for a September fight as long-running saga takes another twist

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      TYSON FURY has NOT sent Anthony Joshua a contract for a September fight.The 34-year-old WBC Gypsy King has been in Australia promising a couple of fights with unknowns Down Under.
      Tyson Fury has been in Australia this weekCredit: EPA
      And he has now claimed he has sent 33-year-old AJ an offer for the overdue fight that fell through most recently when targeted for December 3.
      AJ promoter Eddie Hearn has the O2 booked for August 12 and is working on a December clash with Deontay Wilder in Saudi and – while he has spoken to Fury matchmaker George Warren – Fury has not made a firm offer.
      Hearn said: “I don’t want to ruffle anyone’s feathers but I don’t want someone making Anthony Joshua look bad for no reason.”
      Earlier this week, Fury wrote on Instagram: “A few days ago I sent a draft contract to Anthony Joshua for a fight in September at Wembley Stadium.
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      “It’s a fight that everyone wants to see, including myself.
      “Come on AJ, let’s give the world what they want to see. 
      “This time I’m not gonna make a million vids & keep putting pressure on. 
      “The ball is now on your side.”
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      US promoter Bob Arum admitted this week, while in Belfast to promote another show, that the giant showman was impossible to guide or control.
      In addition to his mooted December 2022 bout with AJ, Fury has also seen a battle with Oleksandr Usyk fall through.
      The heavyweight pair had been tipped to fight on April 29, only for talks to break down.

      Eddie Hearn confirmed that Fury has NOT made an offer to fight Anthony JoshuaCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp0c2sVDVf4/ More

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      Apollonia Llewellyn fans admit they are now ‘obsessed’ after Misfits Boxing stunner shares sensational update from LA

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      APOLLONIA LLEWELLYN has posted more snaps from her trip to the United States as she feeds fans’ “obsession”.The Misfits Boxing ring girl has gathered a huge social media following in recent months.
      Apollonia Llewellyn is visiting Los AngelesCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      Apollonia visited a PrettyLittleThing eventCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      Apollonia took a mirror selfie to post to InstagramCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      Having starred on KSI’s boxing cards, Apollonia now has 555,000 Instagram followers.
      Earlier this week she showed off snaps from her trip to Las Vegas.
      While she also visited Miami, donning a bikini as she visited the beach.
      The 23-year-old has now headed to Los Angeles for a PrettyLittleThing event.
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      Apollonia delighted fans as she posed in a series of outfits.
      She accompanied her snaps with the caption: “Always a good day with @prettylittlething LA.”
      And her followers loved them, with the post receiving thousands of likes.
      One commented: “Literally obsessed with you!”
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      Apollonia has been visiting the United StatesCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      The Misfits Boxing ring girl loves heading to the beachCredit: Instagram
      While a second wrote: “you look gorgeous.”
      A third gushed: “Looking beaut.”
      And another added: “My girl living the dream.”
      Apollonia has gathered a huge social media followingCredit: Instagram
      The 23-year-old has 555,000 Instagram followersCredit: INSTAGRAM More

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      Errol Spence Jr vs Terence Crawford Tale of the Tape: How the two welterweight fighters compare ahead of July bout

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      ERROL SPENCE JR and Terence Crawford’s mega undisputed super fight has finally been CONFIRMED.The pair of welterweight rivals have circled each other ever since Crawford jumped to the 147lb division in 2018 and won the WBO belt.

      Promotional and TV network alliances kept the unbeaten Americans apart, much to the anger of boxing fans.
      But after Crawford left Top Rank and ESPN as a free agent, it allowed him to begin negotiating with Spence’s Premier Boxing Champions stable.
      Following months of speculation, the pound-for-pound stars have agreed to fight.
      And now that lawyers have tied up some loose ends, the highly-anticipated welterweight bout is set to take place on Saturday, July 29 in Las Vegas.
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      The bout is nearly half a decade in the making and will finally settle who is the No1 in the division.
      Crawford, 35, is a three-division champ having won belts from lightweight to welterweight.
      And he has long competed with Canelo Alvarez, 32, Oleksandr Usyk, 36, and Vasiliy Lomachenko, 35, for boxing’s top spot.
      Meanwhile Spence, 33, is the current unified boss, with the WBC, WBA and IBF belts to his name.
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      Errol Spence Jr beat Yordenis Ugas in April 16Credit: Getty
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      He first won the IBF version in 2017, travelling to Sheffield and dethroning Kell Brook, 37, in 11 rounds.
      Spence then took the WBC crown from Shawn Porter, 35, in a 2019 thriller but a car crash a month later left him lucky to survive.
      The Texan returned in December 2020, beating Danny Garcia, 35, and then won the WBA belt from Yordenis Ugas, 36, in April.
      Crawford has been out the ring since November, when he sent Porter into retirement in the tenth round of their scheduled 12.
      And is now sets the scene for an almighty undisputed title decider with Spence, after the pair managed to retain all four belts.
      Crawford, having began his career at lightweight, is the smaller of the two but much more versatile.
      Arguably the best switch-hitter in the sport, he can box in both stance, offering all styles.
      But Spence knows he holds the physical advantage and despite having 22 knockouts to Crawford’s 30, he will feel the bigger puncher.

      And the 2012 Olympian will also be confident in having shared the ring with the higher calibre opponents, especially at welterweight.
      The duo are a similar height and not far off in reach, meaning the best technician will come out on top.
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      Errol Spence vs Terence Crawford: Stream, TV channel and latest on tasty welterweight boxing bout in Las Vegas

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      BOXING fans are in for a treat as welterweight superstars Errol Spence and Terence Crawford will face off in a huge fight this summer – and someone’s flawless record has got to go!WBC, IBF and WBA champion Spence proved to the world once again why he is up there with the greats after delivering a brutal 10th-round TKO on Yordenis Ugas leaving him unrecognisable.
      Errol Spence dismantled Yordenis UgasCredit: AP
      Terence Crawford’s record is incredibleCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      And it was a win that stretched The Truth’s incredible professional record to (28-0-0) with 22 of them triumphs won via knockout.
      However, Spence cannot afford to be complacent in the slightest as his opponent Crawford has held the WBO title since 2018 – boasting a record of (39-0-0) and 30 of them have been KO’s.
      Furthermore, Bud has more recently been involved in competitive action when he landed a devastating over-the-top right hook to KO David Avanesyan just before the end of last year.
      So after years of quarreling and months of negotiating, two of the most in-form fighters will finally get to settle their bitter feud.
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      Fans can find out all the information on what has been labelled the ‘fight of the century’ below.
      When is Spence vs Crawford?

      The event for Errol Spence’s highly anticipated boxing match against Terrence Crawford will take place on Saturday July 29.
      Ring walk times are yet to be confirmed for the main event but the big fight is expected to get underway around 4am BST on Sunday, July 30.
      T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, is the designated venue for this huge bout and it can host approximately 20,000 supporters.
      Gervonta Davis dismantled Ryan Garcia in the last huge boxing event at that very same stadium.

      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

      The UK coverage for Errol Spence vs Terence Crawford is yet to be announced.
      However, Showtime PPV have earned the streaming rights for this highly-anticipated encounter in the US.
      Alternatively SunSport will have round-by-round action of the entire event.

      What is the undercard?
      The full undercard will be unveiled as we start to approach the mouthwatering fight night.
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      MAIN EVENT: Errol Spence Jr vs Terence Crawford – for WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO welterweight titles

      What has been said?
      Spence laid down the gauntlet against his fellow American with his announcement for the fight on Instagram.
      He said: “Finally giving the fans what they want❗️.
      “This one a throwback fight on paper but it could be a one sided ass whooping one of the biggest fight of the century!”
      Crawford’s own announcement was more low-key, but just as potent.
      He declared: “Time to reel in the big fish 🎣. No more talking @errolspencejr ‼️ Let’s get it 💪🏾.” More

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      Tyson Fury CONFIRMS talks with Anthony Joshua over September fight as he looks to secure biggest bout in British boxing

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      TYSON FURY has sent Anthony Joshua another offer for the biggest fight in British boxing history.The 34-year-old WBC Gypsy King tried to lure the former WBA, IBF and WBO king into a short-notice showdown in December.
      Tyson Fury is looking for a pay-day and they won’t come bigger than taking on fellow British heavyweight Anthony JoshuaCredit: EPA
      Joshua could bounce back to the top if he lands a shot at the Gypsy KingCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp0c2sVDVf4/
      But that all-English spectacular – and Saudi and Wembley undisputed deciders withs Oleksandr Usyk – all collapsed.
      Fury has now been out of the ring since his December win over Derek Chisora and the 6ft 9in super-dad must need a payday as he has ordered his team to make AJ – who has been planning a December dance with Deontay Wilder – a real rumble.
      He wrote on Instagram: “A few days ago I sent a draft contract to Anthony Joshua for a fight in September at Wembley Stadium.
      “It’s a fight that everyone wants to see, including myself.
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      “Come on AJ, let’s give the world what they want to see. 
      ‘This time I’m not gonna make a million vids & keep putting pressure on. 
      “The ball is now on your side.”
      US promoter Bob Arum admitted this week, while in Belfast to promote another show, that the giant showman was impossible to guide or control.
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      But now the chance of an overdue Fury vs AJ spectacular has been revisited, with Fury matchmaker George Warren contacting AJ man Eddie Hearn to briefly discuss a monumental bout.
      Fury was tipped to fight Usyk for the four-belt decider in Saudi Arabia in December – with AJ and Deontay Wilder to meet in a fantasy four-man spectacle the same night.
      That dream appears to be fading so Fury has told his team to explore the biggest money options and AJ remains the most golden goose in the game.
      But fans are unlikely to get excited after so many dull disappointments.
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