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      Conor Benn charged over failed drugs test and could face two-year boxing ban

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      CONOR BENN has been charged by UK Anti-Doping over his failed drugs test as the boxer vowed to ‘start the process’ to clear his name.Following two failed summer Voluntary Anti-Doping Association tests, an October catchweight clash with Chris Eubank Jr was cancelled.
      Conor Benn has been charged over his failed drugs testCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      The WBC dropped their investigation into the traces of clomifene and blamed contaminated eggs.
      But Team Benn believes the lab that processed his tests is at fault and has now handed Ukad a 270-page document in his bid to beat a two-year ban.
      However the 26-year-old son of ring legend Nigel still believes the British Boxing Board of Control have an agenda against him and is not interested in regaining his licence here.
      Following news that Benn was handed a provisional Ukad suspension on May 15 and charged a month later, he said: “Another day, another attempt to create a headline with my name.
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      “I am involved in a confidential procedure and I have respected my confidentiality obligations.
      “Yet each day brings a new leak and a misrepresentation of what’s actually happening
      “There is no news. Being “charged” is a start of a process by which an athlete has to defend themselves. 
      “I have not been sanctioned by anyone & I’m not banned from boxing.
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      “I remain free to fight in events that are not sanctioned by the BBBoC. I don’t even have a BBBoC licence.”
      Such procedures are usually confidential, such as the recent case with Amir Khan who failed a post-fight test 14 months ago and was only just served with a two-year ban.
      But, following intense speculation and social media posts from Benn on Wednesday, Ukad have released a statement that said: “Following reports in the media and comments made by professional boxer Mr Conor Benn on Tuesday 18 April 2023, and in exceptional circumstances, UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) confirms that Mr Benn was notified and provisionally suspended by UKAD on 15 March 2023 in accordance with the UK Anti-Doping Rules. 
      “Whilst provisionally suspended Mr Benn is prohibited from participating in any capacity (or assisting another Athlete in any capacity) in a Competition, Event or activity that is organised, convened, authorised or recognised by the British Boxing Board of Control or any other World Anti-Doping Code-compliant sport.
      “UKAD can also confirm that on 3 April 2023 it charged Mr Benn with an Article 2.2 violation for the alleged Use of a Prohibited Substance (clomifene). The charge against Mr Benn is pending and will now follow the Results Management process in accordance with the UK Anti-Doping Rules.
      “UKAD issues this statement in accordance with its Policy on Public disclosure of provisional suspensions and charges and Articles 7.10.7 and 7.11.5 of the UK Anti-Doping Rules. UKAD will not be providing any further comment at this stage.”
      The Board, who employ Ukad to handle all of their doping policing and policies, said: “The BBBoC can confirm that Conor Benn has been charged by UKAD with an Article 2.2 violation for the alleged Use of a Prohibited Substance.
      “The BBBoC relies upon UKAD to ensure that professional boxers comply with the UKAD Rules (as incorporated into the BBBoC’s Rules and Regulations), and awaits the outcome of the UKAD process in due course. 
      “The BBBoC will not be making any further comment at this time.”
      There is no news. Being “charged” is a start of a process by which an athlete has to defend themselves. Conor Benn
      Benn and promoter Eddie Hearn have been exploring the idea of resuming his career in Abu Dhabi.
      But now charges have been brought against Benn and Ukad work in conjunction with the World Anti-Doping Agency, that move could be kyboshed.
      The Board have contacted a number of foreign commissions and warned them against hosting a Benn bout.
      And any British licence holder involved – like trainer Tony Sims, promoter Hearn or potential opponent Eubank Jr – could be fined or suspended.
      And Hearn is furious that so many details about Benn’s case are being made public.
      He told IFL: “Why do all the media know before me? Yet in Amir Khan’s situation, for 14 months nobody knew?
      “Someone from the Board or Ukad have told the media, there is no other explanation for it.
      “What can Ukad ban him from? He doesn’t have a BBBofC licence.
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      “Ukad have everything they need now, they have the 270-page document, that should keep people happy.
      “But do you honestly think Conor Benn is going to get a fair hearing? Please.”
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      Deontay Wilder punches so hard trainer Malik Scott has to take PAINKILLERS and faces shoulder surgery

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      DEONTAY WILDER punches so hard trainer Malik Scott has to take PAINKILLERS and now faces shoulder surgery.Wilder is one of the hardest hitters in boxing history, with 42 knockouts in his 43 wins from 46 fights.
      Deontay Wilder with trainer Malik ScottCredit: Ryan Hafey/ Premier Boxing Champions
      But it is not just his opponents who feel the force of the Bronze Bomber’s power.
      Asked by EsNEWS how he deals with it, Scott said: “Ibuprofen, cortisone.”
      The ex-heavyweight boxer was knocked out by Wilder in 2014 and the pair formed a friendship after.
      He became a sparring partner and then member of Wilder’s coaching team in the years following.
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      But before the ex-WBC champion’s 2021 trilogy bout with Tyson Fury, Scott replaced Jay Deas as head trainer.
      And as a result, he ended up picking up the same injuries as Deas.
      Scott said: “Doctor put me on an X-ray screen in the Fury camp and told me I’ve got about another year and a half and then I’ve got and I need reconstructive surgery.
      “And Jay Deas had the exact same issue.”
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      Wilder, 37, was knocked out by Fury, 34, in round 11 of the trilogy classic, adding to his stoppage win a year prior.
      The American returned last October for his second fight under Scott and beat Robert Helenius, 39, in the opening round.
      Wilder is now in line for a super-fight against Anthony Joshua, 33, in December in Saudi Arabia with talks ongoing.
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      Deontay Wilder makes chilling threat to Anthony Joshua and predicts how fight would go down as he confirms Saudi talks

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      DEONTAY WILDER has sent Anthony Joshua a chilling warning following talks for a super-fight in Saudi Arabia. Joshua and Wilder are in line for a blockbuster bout in December, with the Saudis also looking to host Tyson Fury against Oleksandr Usyk.
      Anthony Joshua is in line to fight Deontay WilderCredit: Getty
      Deontay Wilder could face Anthony Joshua in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      AJ beat Andy Ruiz Jr on points in the desert in their 2019 rematch but returned last August in a decision loss to Usyk.
      So if Wilder, 37, gets the chance to settle the score with Joshua, 33, in the Middle East, he plans to steal the show without needing the judges.
      He told EsNews: “I’mma just put it like this, I’ll just keep it sweet, I’mma give Saudi their first knockout victim.
      “I can deliver that for you, they haven’t had that much excitement as far as knockouts. I’mma bless them real good.  
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      “Any Deontay Wilder fight you can expect that, but this one’s going to be real special.
      “I’ve got something special that I’m gonna put on the punch with this one.”
      Promoter Eddie Hearn revealed he is set for talks in Saudi next week and Wilder’s manager Shelly Finkel confirmed interest in fighting Joshua.
      And the bout could come on the SAME NIGHT Fury, 34, fights Usyk, 36, where all four WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO titles would be on the line.
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      Reacting to the four-way proposal, Wilder said: “Let’s make it happen, if that’s what’s going on. Let’s make it happen.”
      Fury was in line to unify all four belts – the first time in heavyweight history – against Usyk at the start of the year.
      But talks broke down amid a row over the split for a potential rematch.
      Now, boxing bosses in Saudi want to revive hope of the historic undisputed decider, in a fight too close to call for even Wilder.
      He said: “It’s boxing, things can go a lot of different ways.
      “That’s the great thing with this business of boxing, you just never know how things may go.
      “But then a lot of factors can take place in time too. I don’t know man, it’s hard for me to answer a lot of things.”
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      Tyson Fury announces ‘massive, monstrous fight’ with confirmation ‘imminent’ amid talk of blockbuster Saudi Arabia bouts

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      TYSON FURY announced a “massive” and “monstrous” fight is to be imminently announced amid talk of blockbuster bouts in Saudi Arabia. Fury has been searching for an opponent for his return fight after plans to unify the division against Oleksandr Usyk broke down.
      Tyson Fury announced fight news is imminentCredit: instagram: @tysonfury
      Negotiations for the first four-belt heavyweight undisputed decider collapsed amid a row over the split for a potential rematch.
      But hope was revived following the news that Saudi boxing bosses want to pit Fury, 34, and Usyk, 36, against each other.
      And sensationally, they plot to have Anthony Joshua, 33, fight Deontay Wilder, 37, on the SAME NIGHT.
      Fury initially slammed the rumours as false but has since spoken out to tease that fight news is incoming.
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      Working out in the gym, he 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.”
      Fury was in line for a summer stadium showdown with Joe Joyce, 37, until his British rival was beaten by Zhilei Zhang, 39.
      So it has left Andy Ruiz Jr, 33, as the frontrunner to challenge for the title with a July 22 date at Wembley already pencilled in.
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      But it would come at the risk of Fury fighting before proposed plans for the division’s elite to meet in December in the Middle East.
      Eddie Hearn has revealed he is set for talks in Saudi next week while Wilder’s manager Shelly Finkel confirmed interest in facing Joshua.
      And Amer Abdallah – the Head of Boxing for Skill Challenge Entertainment in Saudi – admitted discussions are actively ongoing.
      He told Boxing King Media: “Are we talking with Eddie Hearn and AJ? Of course we are.
      “Are we talking with Deontay? Of course we are. Tyson, Usyk, we have relationships with every one of those guys.
      “I will say there isn’t a tournament in place. Are those fights in play? Of course they’re in play.”
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      Busty Misfits boxing ring girl Apollonia Llewellyn shows off her curves in tiny top at restaurant

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      RING GIRL Apollonia Llewellyn showed off her curves while out for dinner in LA.The Misfits star has been soaking up the sunshine and sharing her Californian adventure with her 550,000 Instagram followers.
      Apollonia Llewellyn stunned while eating outCredit: Instagram / @apolloniallewellyn
      The Misfits ring girl often shares racy snaps on social mediaCredit: Instagram / @apolloniallewellyn
      Apollonia has 550,000 Instagram followersCredit: Instagram / @apolloniallewellyn
      She also works as an OnlyFans modelCredit: Instagram / @apolloniallewellyn
      Apollonia is enjoying herself in LACredit: Instagram / @apolloniallewellyn
      Apollonia featured on KSI’s fight card at Wembley ArenaCredit: Instagram / @apolloniallewellyn
      On Wednesday Apollonia posed for the camera while out for dinner, showing off her flowing blonde locks.
      And the 23-year-old stunned wearing a Tom Ford bra that left little to the imagination.
      Apollonia added the snap to her Instagram stories, and shared other sultry pics to tease her fans.
      In one the ring girl wore a white crop top with yellow underwear, and accessorised the look with big sunglasses.
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      Earlier this week Apollonia sent her fans wild with a skimpy bikini set that barely fit.
      Apollonia, who is originally from Leeds, made a name for herself during the Elle Brooke and KSI fight card at Wembley.
      The model revealed her earnings rose nine-fold after joining the KSI-led Misfits organisation.
      But she explained most of her income is through OnlyFans.
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      Apollonia said: “I love being a part of Misfits events. It’s like one big family! It’s more like a social event for me rather than work.
      “The whole package. I love all the hype for it and the leading up days. It’s so fun!” More

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      Floyd Mayweather claims Ryan Garcia won’t ‘wake up until NEXT YEAR’ after Gervonta Davis KO’s him in Las Vegas showdown

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER reckons Gervonta Davis will knock Ryan Garcia into “NEXT YEAR” in their Sin City showdown.The undefeated lightweight sensations will collide in what promises to be the fight of the year in Las Vegas on Saturday night.
      Gervonta Davis will lock horns with Ryan Garcia in Las Vegas this weekendCredit: RUARIDH CONNELLAN
      Baltimore bruiser Davis is confident of scoring a huge KO on fight nightCredit: ALAMY
      And mentor Floyd Mayweather reckons he’ll put Garica to sleep until ‘next year’Credit: GETTY
      The T-Mobile tussle – which Davis is the favourite going into – will be the biggest dust-up of the duo’s respective careers.
      And ex-five-weight world champion Mayweather reckons his former protege will put social media sensation Garcia to sleep in brutal fashion.
      The 46-year-old boxing legend told FightHype.com: “Ryan hasn’t won a title yet.
      “We don’t talk about no interim belt – that don’t count.

      “And we not taking nothing away from the guy, [Javier] Fortuna, but he was just an opponent.
      “I’m gonna have ‘Tank’ in the best shape of his life.
      “And just know, when he hit that boy, he ain’t gonna wake up until next year.”
      Baltimore bruiser Davis is brimming with confidence ahead of the desert dust-up, telling Fox Sports: “He’s [Garcia] not in the same class as me.
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      “I have the full package. I don’t think he has the full package with his overall ability.
      “He [Garcia] doesn’t bring any concern for me to need to change up my game plan.”
      Despite being confident of having his hand raised, Davis isn’t predicting an early night at the office.
      The WBA (regular) 135lb champion said: “I don’t want to sound cocky.
      “I wouldn’t know until I get in the ring with him – his movement, his hand speed.
      “I’ll fill him out overall, break him down by his mistakes, and then we’ll get him out of there.” More

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      Carl Froch threatens to ‘smash Conor McGregor’s head in’ as social media feud with UFC superstar drags on

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      CARL FROCH has continued his war of words with Conor McGregor by vowing to “smash” the MMA superstar’s head in.Former two-division UFC champion McGregor has found himself embroiled in an ongoing feud with The Cobra over the last few months, exchanging jibes on social media.
      Conor McGregor recently claimed he’d beat both Carl Froch and George Groves at the same time in the cageCredit: AFP
      Froch has upper the ante by vowing to “smash” his head inCredit: INSTAGRAM@THENOTORIOUSMMA
      MMA mogul McGregor recently claimed he’d “slaughter” both Froch and the boxer’s old rival George Groves inside the octagon.
      That notion has amused former WBC and IBF super-middleweight champion Froch, who said on his podcast with Groves: “Me and George Groves at the same time?
      ” Are you sure? Have you seen the size of George?
      “No disrespect to George.
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      “But literally I’d pepper you with the jab, maybe hit you with one right hand.
      “Actually, no, if I hit you with one right hand then the fight’s over.”
      Froch joked that former opponent Groves would keep McGregor grounded for the duration of the fight if he got his hands on him.
      He continued: “Let’s just say George Groves ends up on the ground with you and he rolls on top of you, then what are you gonna do?
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      “The fight would be done.
      “Then I could just smash your head in while George Groves lies on you.
      “Yeah if you fancy that, I’ll take that. Eddie Hearn, let’s get it made.”
      UFC superstar McGregor, 34, hasn’t set foot inside the octagon since breaking his leg in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier in July 2021.

      The Irishman, however, is set to return to action later this year in a blockbuster showdown with Michael Chandler.
      But a date for the eagerly-anticipated clash has yet to be finalised.
      That’s because McGregor has yet to re-enter the United States Anti-Doping Agency’s testing pool – which fighters must be in for a minimum of six months.
      As of of April 13, the date for the latest sample update, McGregor has still yet to be tested by USADA. More

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      Busty Misfits boxing ring girl Apollonia Llewellyn embraces no bra club and gives fans more than they bargained for

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      IT’S Hollywood and bust for bra-less Misfits ring girl Apollonia Llewellyn.The OnlyFans star from Barnsley shared her love for Los Angeles in a crop top as followers praised her taste in exciting cities and X-rated outfits.
      Apollonia Llewellyn is happy to front up about her love for LACredit: INSTAGRAM
      The Yorkshire model switches to bras and stripes as she enjoys life in the USCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      Apollonia takes time to cool off but feels like part of a family as a Misfits ring girlCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      “A true goddess” and “so much hotness” led the Instagram adulation for a model who found fame in January via the KSI and Elle Brooke fight card.
      Already this week she’s posed in a daring pink two-piece and a white see-through shirt while crossing a road in New York.
      And she also shared a bra-less shot from a break in Greece.
      Now she’s bigging up LA with a yellow T-shirt bearing “LOS ANGELES” on the front and baring more underneath than fans might have bargained for.
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      One follower said, “Stunning beauty” and another wrote: “Have a good day, gorgeous” while a third posted “Wooooowww” – many also claiming it was a “lovely city” to enjoy life.
      Apollonia, 23, revealed her earnings rose nine-fold after joining the KSI-led Misfits organisation.
      She explained most of her income is through OnlyFans.
      But she added: “I love being a part of Misfits events. It’s like one big family! It’s more like a social event for me rather than work.
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      “The whole package. I love all the hype for it and the leading up days. It’s so fun!”
      And she let the Jeany out of the bottle over why she’s often called “Barbi”.#
      Apollonia explained: “So my Barbi nickname came from Jeany Savage who runs Page 3.
      “My name was too long to be printed – and she said I was just like a Barbie girl so we made it my own!”
      And the fact her family are delighted with her work makes up for any Barbi trolls.
      She said: “They love what I do [her parents] and my friends and family are so supportive.
      “But I have gotten backlash from people who act like they know me but don’t.
      “I always get it and still do to this day. I just have to ignore it and I’ve learnt that I have to let it go!”
      Just like she’s doing with her bras for some of her latest photoshoots.
      Apollonia how has 552,000 Instagram followers and 680k on TikTokCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      Fans said this Apollonia outfit ‘doesn’t leave much to the imagination’Credit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn More