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      Eddie Hearn reveals why he was ‘screaming’ at Anthony Joshua for mistake made in Daniel Dubois fight

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      EDDIE HEARN revealed he was “screaming” at Anthony Joshua before Daniel Dubois knocked him out. Hearn watched in horror as AJ was floored FOUR times before a crushing right hand in round five closed the show. Daniel Dubois knocked ot Anthony Joshua in five roundsCredit: GettyJust a round earlier, Joshua was again sent to a canvas before the bout was momentarily halted after Dubois landed a low blow. AJ was entitled to up to five minutes to recover from the illegal punch – which could have been pivotal to recovering from the prior onslaught. But Joshua was quick to tell the referee he was OK to fight on – something Hearn chalked up as a rookie mistake. He said: “People talk about him taking the knee, spitting a gumshield out, listen, when Daniel Dubois hit him in the nuts in the third or fourth round, I’m screaming at AJ to take the full five minutes.READ MORE IN BOXING”That’s actually a little bit of inexperience. At that point when he couldn’t stand up, he’s been hit full blown in the conkers, all he’s got to do to the ref is [say] but that’s not him.”He just went to the ref, ‘I’m fine, come on, let’s go’. I’m like, ‘no, no, what are you doing?’. “And then it happened again because he just came to fight tonight. When you talk about entertainment, maybe vulnerability, but also a huge puncher who’s prepared to let his hands go.”It was a hell of a fight, hell of a fight, and as gutted as we are Daniel deserves a lot of credit because tonight was his crowning night. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”Not being elevated to interim champion, tonight was the night I believe he became a real world champion.”Joshua, 34, spoke out after his defeat to insist he will NOT retire. Anthony Joshua confirms retirement decision following shock loss to Daniel Dubois as he sends video message to fansHe is still contracted to one more bout with Riyadh season and Saudi Arabia’s boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh. And Hearn named a rematch with Dubois, 27, as an option to take. But Tyson Fury, 36, who rematches Oleksandr Usyk, 37, is another alternative. Fury lost his WBC belt and unbeaten record to Usyk in May and now rematch on December 21. And Hearn has said in victory or even defeat for Fury it could pave the way for a Joshua fight. Deontay Wilder, 38, is another wildcard option despite the American losing his last two bouts. Joshua with promoter Eddie HearnCredit: Reuters More

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      Mike Tyson admits he used to blow through $5MILLION in a couple of days ahead of money-spinning Jake Paul fight

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      MIKE TYSON revealed he used to blow through $5MILLION in just a couple of days during his superstar prime. Iron Mike – still one of the most celebrated fighters of all time – was once the highest-paid boxer in the world.Mike Tyson speaking to TV host Jimmy KimmelCredit: Jimmy Kimmel LiveTyson revealed he used to blow through $5m in a couple of daysCredit: Jimmy Kimmel LiveTyson is believed to have earned over £200m during his career – and knew how to spend it.He told Jimmy Kimmel: “Five million dollars might go in a couple of days, yeah. I’m a big spender.”No, not now but when I was a young kid $5million might go in a couple of days.”Asked if he regretted it, Tyson hit back: “Never! I had such a great time.”READ MORE IN BOXINGTyson became the youngest heavyweight champion of all time aged just 20 when he knocked out Trevor Berbick in 1986. And he was boxing’s biggest pay-per-view star during the late 1980s and 1990s, making upwards of £20m a fight. But his career took a decline heading into the new millennium and by 2003, Tyson filed for bankruptcy with debts of £17m.He retired in 2005 following two dismal defeats and financial struggles. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut in retirement, Tyson recouped his wealth with celebrity appearances, movie roles and partnerships. He even became a cannabis mogul with earnings of around £500,000-per-month through marijuana products he sells.Mike Tyson makes worrying admission in TV interview ahead of Jake Paul fight – and it could see him BANNEDTyson did make a shock boxing comeback in 2020 for an exhibition with fellow great Roy Jones Jr, which ended in a draw. And now – four years after the glorified sparring session with Jones – the heavyweight icon is back again. He is due to face YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on November 15 in Texas in a clash that has attracted controversy due to the age gap. Tyson, 58, sparked further health fears after pulling out of the initial July 20 date when he suffered an ulcer flare up in his stomach. But he has been declared medically fit to fight Paul, 27, who has ten wins and one loss on his boxing record. Both will be subjected to drug testing and Tyson will also have to undertake additional brain and heart tests due to his age.READ MORE SUN STORIESIt will be a professionally sanctioned bout – Tyson’s first in almost 15 YEARS – with records officially on the line.And both are expected to split a huge $80m (£60m) prize pot down the middle in what will also mark Netflix’s first move into live boxing. Tyson made over £200m in his boxing careerHe retired in 2005 after defeatCredit: ReutersHe made a fortune through cannabis in retirementCredit: InstagramTyson now returns to boxing to fight Jake PaulCredit: REX More

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      Floyd Mayweather splashes out £750k to complete never-before-seen luxury watch collection

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER has splashed out three-quarters of a million pounds to complete a luxury watch collection.Mayweather, who retired from professional boxing in 2017, pocketed an estimated £900million ($1.2billion) across his pro fighting career before continuing to rake in the cash with exhibition matches.Floyd Mayweather splashed out £750,000 on a new set of watchesCredit: GettyMayweather bought a collection of four watchesCredit: @FloydMayweather/InstagramThey came in four different colours and cost $250k eachCredit: @FloydMayweather/InstagramEach one of the gemstone-encrusted watches was made by Avi and CoCredit: @FloydMayweather/InstagramThe 47-year-old has an estimated net worth of £336m and has made a number of mind-boggling purchases.This includes a £20m car collection, property – one of which he recently sold for $22.5m – and a watch collection.And he has now added a stunning gemstone-encrusted set of four Avi and Co watches to his collection.The four watches – all members of the Hue Collection – come in four different colours; blue, green, red and pink.READ MORE IN BOXINGEach watch reportedly cost $250,000, a retail price “Money” Mayweather could not refuse.The purchase has made him the first person in the world to own the full set, with the watches previously being kept in a special-edition winder-display box in New York.Avi and Co, founded in 2009, regularly fit their star-studded clientele with the luxury accessories.Following his purchase, Mayweather said on Instagram: “When the craftsmanship at @aviandco is this impeccable, choosing just one watch wasn’t an option… so I bought all four from the exclusive ‘Hue Collection.’ Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”This is the kind of quality you can only get from a jeweler who’s available 24/7, where the service is as priceless as the jewels. “A special thanks to @Forbes for consistently recognizing me and others in such a positive light—always a class act. Floyd Mayweather, 47, flashes wads of cash before flying out to exhibition fight against John Gotti III on private jetHe added: “The Hue collection hits hard.“People are constantly asking me about my Avi & Co. watches. It just feels right.”Forbes reported Mayweather already owned seven of the watches.Designer Avi Hiaeve said: “He’s a very close friend of mine. We’ve been doing business for a long time and outside of business we are there for each other.”We talk about other things. He has always been my supporter.”Mayweather’s last exhibition bout came last month in a rematch against John Gotti III – a fight in which Mayweather appeared to AXE the referee mid fight. More

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      Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol FULL undercard: Who else is fighting on huge Riyadh lineup?

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      ARTUR BETERBIEV and Dmitry Bivol are all set to face off in a mouthwatering title fight – and the undercard is just as exciting!Beterbiev retained his IBF, WBC and WBO titles earlier this year after punching his way to a TKO victory against Callum Smith.Artur Beterbiev is headlining the show against Dmitry BivolCredit: ReutersWhile Bivol recently dismantled Malik Zinad to hold on to his IBO championshipNow, both heavy hitters will slug it out for the chance to claim all four belts.But there are several thrilling fights taking place on the undercard before the main event.And one is the son of a certain boxing legend who goes by the name of Chris Eubank Snr.Read more on Beterbiev v BivolWho is on the Beterbiev vs Bivol undercard?Chris Eubank Jr makes his highly-anticipated return to the ring to take on Kamil Szeremeta.Chris Eubank Jr is on the huge undercardCredit: GettyFabio Wardley is in British heavyweight action against Fraze Clarke.While Skye Nicolson puts her WBC Women’s Featherweight title up for grabs with Raven Chapman as the challenger.Here is the FULL undercard below:Most read in BoxingArtur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol; For the IBF, WBC, WBO and WBA light heavyweight titlesChris Eubank Jr. vs. Kamil Szeremeta; MiddleweightFabio Wardley vs. Frazer Clarke; For Wardley’s British heavyweight titleJai Opetaia vs. Jack Massey; For Opetaia’s IBF cruiserweight title Ben Whittaker vs. Liam Cameron; Light heavyweightSkye Nicolson vs. Raven Chapman; For Nicolson’s WBC women’s featherweight title Mohammaed Alakel vs. Jesus Gonzalez; LightweightHow can I watch the undercard?The FULL undercard will be broadcast LIVE on DAZN PPV.Fans in the UK and US can stream the entire action through DAZN’s official website.TNT Sports is also expected to show the undercard but this channel is available to UK subscription holders only.What has been said?Light-heavyweight legend Roy Jones Jr belives that Dmitry Bivol is going to come out on top in the main event.The former champion said: “No, it’s not a 50/50 fight.”One, Beterbiev is 39 years old, Beterbiev has been down, Bivol has never been down. So, it’s not a 50/50.”Beterbiev has got everything to show me to bring it back to a 50/50 fight. Right now, Bivol has the advantage 60/40.” More

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      Mike Tyson leaves TV presenter shocked with worrying admission ahead of Jake Paul fight – and it could see him BANNED

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      MIKE TYSON has made a worrying admission that could lead to the AXING of his fight with Jake Paul.The 58-year-old former undisputed heavyweight champion will throw down with the YouTuber-turned-boxer in a controversial Texas tussle on November 15.Mike Tyson’s worrying admission has led to concerns his fight with Jake Paul could be scrappedCredit: Jimmy Kimmel LiveTyson revealed he has been making use of marijuana and magic mushrooms to push through his latest fight campCredit: Jimmy Kimmel LiveThe reply left chat show host Jimmy Kimmel visibly shockedCredit: Jimmy Kimmel LiveTraining camp for his ring return has been gruelling for the fan favourite, who recently admitted it’s taken its toll on his body.Iron Mike has been making use of marijuana and MAGIC MUSHROOMS to help his body get through his latest fight camp.And the Hall Famer has claimed he may be as high as a kite for his punch-up with Paul as he doesn’t plan to stop smoking the wacky baccy before the fight.When asked by Jimmy Kimmel if he’ll be high during the bout, Tyson responded: “I’m gonna be so high off life, yeah.”READ MORE ON TYSON VS PAULKimmel prodded further, asking the boxing legend: “Will you be high on marijuana, as well?”And Tyson admitted: “That’s a possibility, too.”Tyson could be banned from competing by the Texas Athletic Commission if he tests positive for marijuana as the drug is on the sanctioning body’s list of prohibited substances.Boxing fans are concerned for the former ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’ ahead of his Dallas dust-up with Paul, who is 31 YEARS his junior.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMany believe the huge payday he’ll receive for the Netflix bout is his primary motivator for lacing up his gloves again.But the New Yorker insists that’s not the case, recently admitting: “I’m a glory junkie. Fans say ‘I’m a believer now’ as Mike Tyson, 58, makes emotional admission ahead of Jake Paul boxing showdown”I love people thinking about me all day.”I’d rather live a short life of glory than a long life of obscurity. It’s just who I am.“This is all I started fighting for—to get all this f***ing status.”I’m going to be chasing it for the rest of my life. I know that.”I’m never going to get what I want, because I’m one of those gluttons for pain. I can never get enough.”Tyson will throw down with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in NovemberCredit: REXBut Tyson’s love of marijuana could put the fight at riskCredit: INSTAGRAM@MIKETYSONTyson has been driven back to the ring by his addiction to having his hand raisedCredit: GETTY More

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      Anthony Joshua’s three next potential opponents revealed by Eddie Hearn after devastating Daniel Dubois defeat

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      ANTONY JOSHUA has a list of three potential opponents for his next fight, according to promoter Eddie Hearn.The two-time heavyweight champion, 34, was battered and knocked out by Daniel Dubois in the fifth round of their all-British dust-up in front of a record crowd at Wembley on Saturday night.Anthony Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn, left, has revealed his potential opponentsCredit: ReutersThe defeat scuppered Joshua’s hopes of becoming a three-time world champion and handed him a fourth professional loss after coming up short against Andy Ruiz in 2019 and twice against Oleksandr Usyk.Since the fight, AJ has quashed talk of him hanging up his gloves.And Hearn has now revealed the three men Joshua could face next as he looks to bounce back from a damaging defeat.Those options are a rematch with Dubois, blockbuster showdown with Tyson Fury, or a clash with another former world champion in Deontay Wilder.READ MORE IN BOXINGHowever, he also added the caveat they could choose to wait for the outcome of Fury’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk on December 21.Speaking to iFL TV, he said: “If Fury was to lose maybe they [AJ and Fury] both say ‘Right, let’s give the public one last hurrah, two big fights, done’.”Or, if Fury wins, he could defend against AJ for the unified world heavyweight title and AJ could beat him and become a three-time heavyweight champion. Anything’s possible.”Or we could rematch Daniel Dubois.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSDaniel Dubois knocked Joshua out inside five rounds at Wembley on Saturday nightCredit: PAJoshua could also face one of Deontay Wilder or Tyson FuryCredit: Getty”Or [he] could fight someone else. Deontay Wilder. I dunno, it’s not something that’s been discussed yet but two guys coming off defeats, big punchers, someone’s got to go from the sport.”But for me the options are rematch Daniel Dubois or wait and see what happens in Fury against Usyk.”Anthony Joshua appears to take shot at his own team as he talks about ‘mistakes’ made in training campFury, 36, suffered his first professional defeat at the hands of Usyk in May but has a rematch clause which was triggered for a December bout.Dubois’ promoter Frank Warren has touted his man for a rematch with Usyk after he was stopped by the Ukrainian last year.Wilder, 38, has lost four of his last five fights and is coming off the back of successive defeats to Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang. More

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      Chris Eubank Jr vs Kamil Szeremeta: Start time, stream, TV channel and full card for huge fight in Riyadh

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR makes his long-awaited return to the ring against Polish star Kamil Szeremeta – and it is not to be missed!Boxing fans haven’t seen Eubank Jr in action since his technical KO victory over Liam Smith in September 2023.Chris Eubank Jr beat Liam Smith twice in a yearCredit: ReutersAnd that was the second successive time he had beaten Smith in a year, as well as winning four consecutive fights on the bounce.However, Eubank Jr could be in for a tough test as his upcoming opponent Szeremeta is undefeated in his last six encounters.But both of Szeremeta’s career defeats have been by a knockout – which Eubank Jr is known for winning by having secured 24 KO triumphs.Find out all of the information about this huge match below as it features on the undercard of another mouthwatering encounter.Read more on Chris Eubank JrWhen is Chris Eubank Jr vs Kamil Szeremeta?Chris Eubank Jr vs Kamil Szeremeta will take place on Saturday, October 12.Ring-walk times are expected to be around 9pm BST – 4pm ET and 8pm locallyKingdom Arena in Riyadh is the chosen venue and it can host approximately 26,000 spectators. The fight will be 12 rounds in the Middleweight divisionIt is scheduled to be on the undercard of the championship match between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol.What TV channel is Chris Eubank Jr vs Kamil Szeremeta on and can it be live streamed?Chris Eubank Jr vs Kamil Szeremeta will be broadcast LIVE on DAZN PPV.You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month on a 12-month deal.A flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.DAZN PPV can be streamed in both the UK and US.The full card is also likely to be shown on TNT Sports in the UK.What is the full card?Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol; For the IBF, WBC, WBO and WBA light heavyweight titlesChris Eubank Jr. vs. Kamil Szeremeta; MiddleweightFabio Wardley vs. Frazer Clarke; For Wardley’s British heavyweight titleJai Opetaia vs. Jack Massey; For Opetaia’s IBF cruiserweight title Ben Whittaker vs. Liam Cameron; Light heavyweightSkye Nicolson vs. Raven Chapman; For Nicolson’s WBC women’s featherweight title Mohammaed Alakel vs. Jesus Gonzalez; LightweightWhat has been said?Four-time world champion Carl Froch had some harsh words to say about Chris Eubank Jr.Most read in BoxingFroch said: “It’ll just be another knockover fight, won’t it? It’ll be a glorified sparring session just to get him back in the ring after his year layoff, which is the problem with Chris Eubank Jr, what is he, 34-years-old? “He’s having a year out of the ring at a time. I don’t think he’s got any ambition to become an actual bonafide world champion.”I think Chris Eubank Jr just wants to make money and that’s it. If pro boxing is not for you, that’s fine. I get it. “It’s a tough sport and it’s a lifestyle and you’ve got to be 100 percent committed and dedicated – and Chris Eubank Jr isn’t.” More

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      Chris Eubank Jr vs Kamil Szeremeta: Stream, TV channel and full card for huge fight in Riyadh

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR makes his long-awaited return to the ring against Polish star Kamil Szeremeta – and it is not to be missed!Boxing fans haven’t seen Eubank Jr in action since his technical KO victory over Liam Smith in September 2023.Chris Eubank Jr beat Liam Smith twice in a yearCredit: ReutersAnd that was the second successive time he had beaten Smith in a year, as well as winning four consecutive fights on the bounce.However, Eubank Jr could be in for a tough test as his upcoming opponent Szeremeta is undefeated in his last six encounters.But both of Szeremeta’s career defeats have been by a knockout – which Eubank Jr is known for winning by having secured 24 KO triumphs.Find out all of the information about this huge match below as it features on the undercard of another mouthwatering encounter.Read more on Chris Eubank JrWhen is Chris Eubank Jr vs Kamil Szeremeta?Chris Eubank Jr vs Kamil Szeremeta will take place on Saturday, October 12.Ring-walk times are expected to be around 9pm BST – 4pm ET and 8pm locallyKingdom Arena in Riyadh is the chosen venue and it can host approximately 26,000 spectators. The fight will be 12 rounds in the Middleweight divisionIt is scheduled to be on the undercard of the championship match between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol.What TV channel is Chris Eubank Jr vs Kamil Szeremeta on and can it be live streamed?Chris Eubank Jr vs Kamil Szeremeta will be broadcast LIVE on DAZN PPVDAZN PPV can be streamed in both the UK and US.The full card is also likely to be shown on TNT Sports in the UK.What is the full card?Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol; For the IBF, WBC, WBO and WBA light heavyweight titlesChris Eubank Jr. vs. Kamil Szeremeta; MiddleweightFabio Wardley vs. Frazer Clarke; For Wardley’s British heavyweight titleJai Opetaia vs. Jack Massey; For Opetaia’s IBF cruiserweight title Ben Whittaker vs. Liam Cameron; Light heavyweightSkye Nicolson vs. Raven Chapman; For Nicolson’s WBC women’s featherweight title Mohammaed Alakel vs. Jesus Gonzalez; LightweightWhat has been said?Four-time world champion Carl Froch had some harsh words to say about Chris Eubank Jr.Most read in BoxingFroch said: “It’ll just be another knockover fight, won’t it? It’ll be a glorified sparring session just to get him back in the ring after his year layoff, which is the problem with Chris Eubank Jr, what is he, 34-years-old? “He’s having a year out of the ring at a time. I don’t think he’s got any ambition to become an actual bonafide world champion.”I think Chris Eubank Jr just wants to make money and that’s it. If pro boxing is not for you, that’s fine. I get it. “It’s a tough sport and it’s a lifestyle and you’ve got to be 100 percent committed and dedicated – and Chris Eubank Jr isn’t.” More