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      Chris Eubank Jr to fight Liam Smith on 17 June in Manchester after rematch clause is triggered following shock KO

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR will get the change to avenge his defeat to Liam Smith after a rematch date was announced. The boxers will go head-to-head in the ring again on June 17 at the AO Arena in Manchester.
      Eubank Jr could not handle Smith when the two met in Manchester in JanuaryCredit: Getty
      Smith won by TKO in January after outboxing Eubank Jr in the fourth round.
      Eubank Jr, who had been the favourite for the initial middleweight bout, has reactivated the rematch clause that had been drawn into the contract.
      The 33-year-old made clear his intentions to trigger the clause and sent Beefy a message on Valentine’s Day.
      He said: “This morning I activated the rematch clause via my lawyers & sent to my promoters Wasserman. Happy Valentines Day Liam Smith.”
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      The second fight will be shown on Sky Sports Box Office.
      In the co-main event, Brit Savannah Marshall will face undisputed super-middleweight champion Franchon Crews-Dezurn.

      Build-up to the first fight between Eubank Jr and Smith had been marred by unsavoury comments the fighters made toward one another.
      The British Boxing Board of Control fined both for their comments.
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      Once they finally faced in the ring, Beefy blew away his opponent in the fourth round.
      Smith twice left Eubank Jr on the canvas in the fourth round before the referee stopped the fight.
      It was the former IBO title holder’s first defeat since 2018. More

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      Nate Diaz hints he may PULL OUT of Jake Paul fight after arrest warrant issued and tells YouTuber to fight KSI

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      NATE DIAZ has seemingly hinted he may PULL OUT of his clash with Jake Paul.The MMA legend – who left the UFC last September – is set to trade leather with the YouTuber-turned-boxer in a Dallas dust-up on August 5.
      Former UFC star Nate Diaz is set to fight Jake Paul in a boxing match in AugustCredit: GETTY
      But a warrant for his arrest has been issued following his involvement in a New Orleans brawlCredit: INSTAGRAM@BAMBAJUICE
      Diaz has hinted he’ll pull out of his clash with Paul after the YouTuber agreed to have KSI be a backup fighterCredit: TWITTER
      But the fight is seemingly up in the air after a warrant for Diaz’s arrest was issued on Monday following his involvement in a mass brawl in New Orleans last week.
      Diaz’s seemingly imminent legal troubles prompted KSI to offer to step in and settle the score with The Problem Child.
      And that sparked a fierce response from former UFC lightweight title challenger Diaz, who tweeted: “Lol.
      “Why don’t u two scared p*****s just fight each other [in] August?
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      “I’ll fight someone who can really fight.”
      Diaz’s x-rated message to the pair came after Paul accepted the prospect of KSI being the backup opponent for his return to the ring.
      He said: “Great. I accept you as the backup opponent. [The] fight is at 185. There are no rehydration clauses.
      “Stay in shape and we will give you a call if needed. Thanks, buddy, for being so humble and committed.”
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      Future UFC Hall of Famer Diaz found himself involved in a mass brawl following Misfits Boxing’s show in New Orleans – where he nearly clashed with Chase Demoor.
      Diaz didn’t throw any punches, opting instead to choke out his attacker OUT COLD with a standing guillotine after being rushed upon.
      The Stockon slugger then proceeded to carefully drop the man – who turned out to be Logan Paul lookalike and pro-MMA fighter Rodney Petersen Jr – on the street floor.
      Nate Diazs showdown with Jake Paul is set to take place in Dallas on August 5Credit: MOST VALUABLE PROMOTIONS
      Diaz has yet to publicly address the incident, although Petersen took to social media to discuss the melee.
      He said: “So I don’t know what the hell I did to Nate Diaz.
      “But I’ll telling you what, I’m going to knock him the f*** out when I know he’s coming.
      “You caught me off guard, dude. Did you think I was Logan? What the f***?”
      SunSport have reached out to Diaz’s representatives for comment. More

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      Ken Buchanan funeral sees boxing legends and Rangers hero turn out as big hitters say farewell to Scottish boxing great

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      FIGHT legends Barry McGuigan and Jim Watt were among those in attendance at St Giles Cathedral today to say their final farewells to Ken Buchanan.The iconic Scottish boxer passed away earlier this month at the age of 77.
      Former boxer Jim Watt at the memorial serviceCredit: PA
      Former Rangers star Willie HendersonCredit: PA
      Alex Arthur (left) and Barry McGuigan (right)Credit: PA
      Ken Buchanan’s son MarkCredit: Getty
      A pair of white boxing gloves rest on the coffin of former boxer Ken BuchananCredit: PA
      The Edinburgh fighter achieved legendary status – becoming UNDISPUTED lightweight champion of the world in 1970.
      And mourners gathered to show their last respects – including his one-time rival Watt.
      Also in attendance was former world featherweight champion McGuigan, who remembered SPARRING with him.
      Other respected figures from the boxing world including Alex Arthur, Tommy Gilmour and veteran journalists such as Jim Black and Steve Bunce also took their place at the memorial service.

      Buchanan had huge crossover appeal across sport – and he was joined too by former Rangers winger Willie Henderson.
      A pair of white boxing gloves took pride of place on Buchanan’s coffin as he made his final journey.
      Josh Taylor, the super-lightweight who idolised Buchanan and recently followed him to becoming a Scottish undisputed world champion, sent his apologies from the United States, where he is currently in a training camp.
      Widely regarded as Scotland’s greatest fighter, Buchanan’s record stood at 61-8 in a career spanning 17 years.
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      Born in Edinburgh, ‘the Tartan Legend’ rose to the top of his sport, picking up the British lightweight title three years after his first pro bout.
      But it was his epic win over Ismael Laguna in Puerto Rico that placed him on top of the world.
      His glory led to further high-profile bouts – the controversial defeat to Roberto Duran in Madison Square Garden where he shared a dressing room with Muhammad Ali.
      He also fought an epic with future world champ Jim Watt and regained the British belt.
      His undisputed success led to a statue erected in his home city – unveiled on Leith Walk last August. More

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      Tyson Fury ‘sounds out’ shock FOURTH FIGHT with Deontay Wilder for July return at Wembley after collapse of Usyk bout

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      TYSON FURY has reportedly lined up a shock FOURTH FIGHT with Deontay Wilder for his return to the ring later this year.The WBC heavyweight champion is gearing up to return to action in July and is understood to have Wembley Stadium on standby for two potential dates.
      Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder have shared the ring three timesCredit: REUTERS
      But the pair are reportedly on course for a shock FOURTH fightCredit: ALAMY
      Fury and Wilder enjoyed a warm embraceCredit: BOXING KING MEDIA
      An opponent for Fury’s first outing of the year has yet to be finalised, although it’s claimed The Gypsy King’s team have lined up a shock quadrilogy bout with long-time rival Wilder.
      That’s according to World Boxing News, who claim preliminary negotiations over a fourth meeting have taken place.
      It’s said that “sound-out” talks between the pair’s respective representatives recently took place in Saudi Arabia.
      Fury and Wilder, 34 and 37 respectively, were in Saudi in February for Tommy Fury’s grudge match with Jake Paul.
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      And the once fierce rivals had a brief embrace with one another after crossing paths in Diriyah.
      Fury, however, recently took aim at Wilder after getting wind of the American’s predictions for a potential fourth fight.

      He wrote on Instagram: “You are a [piece] of s**t! No good bum! I’ve spanked you three times.
      “You have had a lot to say but when we came face to face your a*e fell out. Nuff said.”
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      News of the reported talks come not long after Wilder’s head coach claimed the American was in line to face a “mystery opponent” for his first outing of the year.
      Malik Scott told Best Sports Boxing Canada: “It’s down to the mystery opponent and Andy Ruiz Jr.
      “Since AJ [Anthony Joshua] has made up his mind and does not want to fight Deontay right now, we’re down to Andy Ruiz and the mystery guy [Fury].
      “The mystery fighter is not as guaranteed to happen as the Ruiz fight.
      “If you’re looking at it from the business perspective, it will most likely be the mandatory shot, Ruiz.”
      Former unified heavyweight champion Wilder and current WBC king Fury first began their rivalry back in December 2018.
      Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder’s rivalry began five years agoCredit: ACTION IMAGES
      Gypsy King Fury is 2-1 up in his series with the AmericanCredit: GETTY
      The first fight, in which Fury rose from the canvas in the 12th round like Lazarus, ended in a controversial draw.
      Fury got his revenge on the Bronze Bomber in February 2020, stopping him in the seventh round of their Las Vegas rematch.
      Alabama slammer Wilder was given the opportunity to level their series in October 2021 after winning his arbitration for a trilogy fight – which scuppered a blockbuster Battle of Britain between Fury and Anthony Joshua.
      The Olympic bronze medallist knocked Fury down twice in their Sin City rubber match but ended up suffering a brutal 11th-round knockout loss.

      Wilder bounced back from the consecutive losses with a brutal first-round knockout of former sparring partner Robert Helenius last October.
      Fury, meanwhile, has fought twice since his last tussle with Wilder – registering back-to-back stoppage victories over Brit rivals Dillian Whyte and Derek Chisora. More

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      Anthony Joshua hints at shock new fight date but says he ‘won’t lie to fans’ as he reveals dream to become ‘box-fighter’

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has hinted at a shock new date for his next fight.But the British bruiser is adamant he “won’t lie to fans” after revealing he wants to evolve his style into that of a “box fighter.”
      Anthony Joshua has dropped a hint over a possible new date for his next fightCredit: Getty
      Joshua, 33, is on the up again after bouncing back from two consecutive defeats to Oleksandr Usyk with victory over Jermaine Franklin.
      AJ is now in line for a Saudi Arabia super-fight, with December touted as a potential date by promoter Eddie Hearn.
      Joshua is expected to finally face off against ex-WBC heavyweight king Deontay Wilder.
      And there could even be a SECOND all-star fight on the same night between division champions Usyk and Tyson Fury.
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      However, Joshua now admits he could potentially fight as soon as July or August.
      New coach Derrick James is putting the Watford lad through his paces in training.
      And should he be pleased with AJ’s progress over the coming weeks, a possible winter fight against Wilder could indeed be brought forward.
      But Joshua refuses to “lie” to fans by noting a summer bout is currently “off the cards”.
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      He told Sky: “I thought as I’ve changed maybe three coaches in three years, it would be good to develop and work under the guidance of my new coach and by the time I’m back in the ring, I’ve cemented and implemented everything he wants.
      “But the only way we’re going to put everything he’s teaching me to the test is through fighting.
      “So rather than putting pressure on myself, and I don’t want to lie to the fans at the time, I’m fighting this date when there’s still conversations, I just wanted to draw a line in the sand and say I’m not fighting until this date.
      “If I, my coach, decides to change my mind… I feel I’m able to change my mind right? So I’m able to fight in July or August if I want, but right now it’s off the table, but we are subject to chance providing my coach is happy with what he sees.”
      Joshua also admits he is working on becoming more aggressive as he transitions into a “box fighter”, adding: “I’m quite tall, I’ve got a long range but I’m not going to be a bruiser.
      “I’ve always tried to develop my boxing IQ but over 12 rounds there are times where you have to fight and I want to become a box fighter.” More

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      Tyson Fury told ‘I’m coming’ by Andy Ruiz Jr as Brit called out by Anthony Joshua conqueror with Wembley bout rumoured

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      ANDY RUIZ JR has warned Tyson Fury he’s “coming” for his WBC heavyweight crown.The former unified heavyweight champion is in the running to throw down with the Gypsy King at Wembley in July.
      Tyson Fury is gearing up to return to the ring in JulyCredit: GETTY
      Former unified heavyweight champ Andy Ruiz Jr is in the running to face the BritCredit: GETTY
      The Destroyer has warned Fury he’s “coming” for himCredit: AP
      It’s understood that serious negotiations have not yet got underway, but that hasn’t stopped Ruiz Jr from sending a message The Gypsy King’s way.
      When reflecting on last weekend’s Las Vegas showdown between Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia, he said on Instagram: “We all risk our lives in there to f***ing feed our loved ones.
      “Hell of a fight. Can’t wait, man, till I fight f***ing Wilder, Fury, everybody.
      “All the people at the top. I’m coming.”
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      Ruiz Jr, 33, began teasing a fight with the WBC king late last month, posting a mock-up fight poster of the pair to his Instagram.
      The accompanying caption read: “Who would like to see this fight? LetsGo.”
      Ruiz Jr hasn’t set foot inside the ring since his decision victory over elder statement of the division Luis Ortiz last September.
      Fury, meanwhile, was last in action last December in a trilogy fight with Derek Chisora – who he stopped in the tenth round of their Tottenham tussle.
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      The Gypsy King was due to throw down with unified king Oleksandr Usyk in a mouthwatering undisputed title fight later this month.
      But the first undisputed heavyweight showdown in nearly 25 years fell through last after Team Usyk – who agreed to a 70-30 split – withdrew from negotiations after Fury’s constant moving of the goalposts.
      Fan favourite Fury – who broke his social media silence last week to deny rumours of competing in a four-man heavyweight tournament in Saudi – recently teased an “imminent fight” announcement.
      As he performed a heavy set of leg extensions in the gym, the 34-year-old said: “Got some massive, massive news coming.
      “An imminent fight date, an absolutely monstrous fight.
      “Keep tuned because the WBC world heavyweight king is back in action, coming very, very soon.” More

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      Ex-Prem star and boxing champion Curtis Woodhouse punched and kicked his cousin in pub beer garden

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      A FORMER Premier League star and boxing champ punched and kicked his cousin in a savage brawl outside a pub.Curtis Woodhouse, 43, attacked Alexander Woodhouse at the Spread Eagle pub in Driffield in Yorkshire.
      Curtis Woodhouse punched and kicked his cousin in a pub brawlCredit: PA
      The ex-Birmingham City star, nicknamed the “Driffield Destroyer” because of his tough reputation, landed a punch on his cousin after tempers flared.
      Woodhouse has now been fined £8,885 after he admitted assault by beating at Hull Magistrates’ Court, Hull Daily Mail reports.
      The horror unfolded on August 20 last year after the family fell out during a gathering at the pub.
      Alexander had said something unpleasant to Woodhouse and kicked his leg in the toilets.
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      Woodhouse then attempted to clear the air later in the beer garden but his cousin was said to be aggressive towards him.
      The boxer said he could “anticipate” what was going to happen so punched Alexander before the family member could hit him first.
      JPs heard Woodhouse has a string of previous convictions, including assaulting a police officer during another pub incident.
      He was fined £6,500 and ordered to pay £300 compensation, a £2,000 surcharge and £85 costs for the latest attack.
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      Former England under 21 star Woodhouse played for a number of clubs after beginning his career with Sheffield United.
      He also had stints at Peterborough United, Hull City, Grimsby Town and Rotherham United.
      The midfielder played for Birmingham City between 2001 and 2003 when the club were in the Premier League.
      He retired in 2006 and launched a boxing career where he was crowned both British and English light-welterweight champion.
      Woodhouse also fought for the WBO inter-continental welterweight title in 2011 but lost to Frankie Gavin.
      He left the sport winning 24 of his 31 fights – 13 of them by a knockout – with just seven defeats.
      After a spell playing non-league football, Woodhouse managed Marske United for just three months before he was sacked.
      Woodhouse had been at a family gathering when the drama unfoldedCredit: Action Images
      The light-welterweight champion pleaded guilty to assault by beatingCredit: Action Images
      He was slapped with a £8,885 court billCredit: MEN Media
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      Ryan Garcia claims a MOLE in his training camp LEAKED news of injury ahead of Gervonta Davis fight

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      RYAN GARCIA has accused a mole of LEAKING news of a pre-fight injury to Gervonta Davis ahead of their lightweight showdown.The social media superstar’s surge up the 135lbs ranks was stopped in its tracks by the undefeated Davis last Sunday morning.
      Ryan Garcia suffered a seventh-round TKO defeat to Gervonta Davis due to a vicious body shotCredit: AP
      Davis claimed in fight week that he heard Garcia had suffered an injury to the body in sparring – which Garcia has since claimedCredit: POLARIS
      Garcia revealed he had a mole in his training campCredit: INSTAGRAM@KINGRYAN
      Garcia was stopped in the seventh round of the Sin City showdown courtesy of a stomach-busting liver punch, which left him doubled over in pain.
      Throughout fight week, Baltimore bruiser Davis claimed he’d received inside information that Garcia had been injured to the body in sparring – which has since turned out to be true.
      King Ryan wrote in an Instagram story: “Actually sad I had a mole in my camp.
      “Like WTF that’s crazy but thank god it’s brought to light now.”
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      Garcia, however, was quick to insist the leaking of his injury to Team Davis had no bearing on the outcome of the fight.
      He added: “Also didn’t mean that to come off as an excuse or anything.
      “I lost, period. I’ll come back but I’m just shocked that part of my team crossed me, someone, close to me.
      “But it’s a testimony that you must be aware of anyone.”
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      Prior to the fight, Davis was asked if he thought he could hurt Garcia to the body.
      Tank said: “He got hurt to the body before. He thinks I don’t know that. It wasn’t in no fight.
      “Ask him. Let him know that I know he got hurt to the body. Word gets around real fast.”
      Not long after Garcia’s confirmation of a spy in his camp, sparring partner Erdenebat Tsendbaatar revealed he hurt the American in training.
      In an Instagram video, he said: “Hey King Ryan, in sparring I injured you with a body shot.
      “Now you lost to Tank. I am sorry. Are you okay?”
      But the 5-0 Tsendbaatar was quick to deny being the mole, saying: “Who is [the] mole?
      “What are you talking about? I am not [the] mole. I don’t even speak English.
      Ryan Garcia has vowed to bounce back from his first professional lossCredit: POLARIS
      “I don’t even like Tank, I will fight him and KO him in the future.
      “During our sparring, I tried to help you and sparred Tank’s style of boxing. I was cheering for you to win against Tank.
      “You are [a] great boxer, but next time try to learn from sparring and hopefully you will not get hit by the same punch during the fight.
      “Good luck to you and God bless.”
      Garcia has vowed to bounce back from his crushing defeat to Davis, the first of Garcia’s 24-fight career.
      He said: “I’m already looking past it. “You know, it’s all good.
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      “Lost today, but ready to get back into it whenever I can, which is in like three months.
      “So from that, get right back into it.” More