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      Canelo Alvarez responds to Jermell Charlo’s dramatic ONE STONE body transformation ahead of historic undisputed fight

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      CANELO ALVAREZ knows all too well about packing on the pounds in a bid for boxing glory. The Mexican superstar won his first piece of gold in the 154lb light-middleweight division but he has gone as high as 175lb at light-heavy.
      Jermell Charlo is moving up from light-middleweight to super-middleweightCredit: Premier Boxing Champions
      Charlo is challenging for Canelo Alvarez’s super-middleweight titlesCredit: @twincharlo
      Canelo and Charlo facing off ahead of the fightCredit: AP
      Canelo has since settled down as the 168lb undisputed super-middleweight king – a weight he has never lost at.
      But on Saturday night the roles will be reversed when Jermell Charlo jumps TWO divisions from light-middle to challenge Alvarez.
      The American will go up 14lb – which is ONE STONE – but even Canelo believes Charlo has the size and skills to make the leap of faith.
      He told SunSport: “When you have that time and that kind of body that Jermell Charlo has, you can do it. 
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      “You can handle that because he’s big, he’s a big guy. And when you have the skills, you can do it.” 
      The Showtime PPV bout will make boxing history as it will be the first time two current undisputed champions have fought.
      Canelo, 33, achieved the feat in just 11 months of activity, sealing the job in November 2021 with a stoppage over Caleb Plant, 31.
      Meanwhile Charlo, 33, knocked out Brian Castano, 34, in their May 2022 rematch to clinch the WBO belt missing from his unified collection.
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      After twin brother Jermell – WBC middleweight champ – was deemed unable to fight Canelo, the chance to make history presented itself.
      And Alvarez is fully equipped with what it feels like to enter the ring as the undisputed best in your division.
      He said: “You feel confident. You feel confident because you’ve beaten everybody in your weight class and you feel confident. 
      “I think it’s a really good accomplishment because when you’re confident in the ring, it’s one of the best things. 
      “I think that’s one of the most important things in boxing, when you feel that confidence in your mind it’s something amazing.” 
      Canelo has shared the ring with the best of his era, with a CV including Floyd Mayweather, Miguel Cotto and Gennady Golovkin.
      But still he has high praise for Charlo, who he rates as all-rounder.
      Canelo said: “I expect the best from him. 
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      “He has everything; he knows how to move in the ring, he knows how to box, he knows how to throw the punches, he knows how to counter punch, he knows how to go forward. 
      “He has everything but I’ve fought with everybody out there and I have the experience to adapt myself to every style. I think it’s going to be a good fight.”
      Canelo and Charlo hold up their undisputed titlesCredit: AP More

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      Tyson Fury’s dad John says he ‘hopes Francis Ngannou is playing possum’ after being left stunned by open workout

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      JOHN FURY hopes Francis Ngannou’s recent open workout was nothing more than mind games to get into his son Tyson’s head.The former UFC heavyweight champion faces the Gypsy King in a controversial crossover clash in Saudi Arabia next month.
      Francis Ngannou faces Tyson Fury in a crossover clash next monthCredit: GETTY
      The former UFC champ has Mike Tyson on his team and recently took part in an open workoutCredit: AFP
      Fury’s dad – John – slammed what he saw of The Predator’s open workoutCredit: Getty
      Ngannou has enlisted the services of Mike Tyson to try and down the WBC heavyweight champion and took part in an open workout with the boxing icon earlier this week.
      But his somewhat laboured punching midway through the gruelling workout had fans questioning his chances of victory.
      A clip of a tired Ngannou jabbing and throwing a straight right hand to the body went viral on Thursday and also came to the attention of John.
      The 59-year-old said: “Just seen Francis Ngannou and Mike Tyson and that so-called trainer who’s got the pads on the open workout.
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      “I hope he’s kidding along and playing possum here.
      “I hope that’s a joke and intended to be a laugh because if it’s not, he has not got a prayer.
      “He ain’t got a cat in hell’s chance.”
      John is adamant Tyson will make light work of The Predator if he fights how he hit pads during the open workout.
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      He continued: “He won’t get out the first round. It’s probably going to be Tyson’s quickest knockout but it [the training video] has got to be kidology, fun and games.
      “Because if that’s what he’s got, well god help him. He’s going to get smashed to bits.
      “That is all I’m saying mate, that’s embarrassing. If that’s all he can do in a public workout, don’t bother doing a public workout. It’s a disgrace.”
      Ngannou goes into his professional boxing debut as a huge underdog but is nonetheless confident of pulling off one of the biggest upsets in the history of the sport.
      The MMA man-mountain said: “My dream was always to box and to box the best.
      “This is my opportunity to make that dream come true and cement my position as the ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’.
      “All I will say to Tyson for now is he better dance in that ring.
      “Because if I touch him, he’s going to sleep.” More

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      Model turned boxer Avril Mathie stuns in tiny thong bikini as she gives fans inside glimpse of her beach vacation

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      BOXING star Avril Mathie dazzled fans with a social media post showcasing her vacation.The model turned boxer, 36, sent fans into a frenzy as she took to Instagram to display her time and trip to Europe. 
      Avril Mathie wowed fans with her latest social media postCredit: Instagram/avrilmathie
      Avril Mathie showcased her vacation to EuropeCredit: Instagram/avrilmathie
      Mathie shared a series of photos on her social media, showing off her activity-filled vacation.
      The Aussie fighter wowed her followers as she swam in the ocean, hiked through the mountains, rode jet skis, went to a silent dance party, and jumped off a balcony into an infinity pool overlooking the sea.
      She captioned the post reflecting the trip: 
      “A bunch of last-minute one-way tickets and saying yes to anything that sounded fun this past month turned out pretty magical.”

      Many of her 289,000 followers on the popular Meta app showered her with praise in the comments.
      One said: “Goddess of the ocean.”
      Another: “Looking good, champ!”
      A third expressed: ” So beautiful. What a Life.” 
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      A fourth stated: “That dive was scary but bada**.”
      And a fifth: “You are fricking incredible.”
      Mathie shot to fame and notoriety for her lingerie weigh-in attire and thrilling fight style.
      She began boxing as an amateur in 2012 and had 20 bouts before turning professional in 2017.
      But her talents do not stop in just the ring as she has a decorated career as a fitness model.
      Mathie won Miss Swimsuit USA International in 2014 and the $50,000 Las Vegas International Model Search a year later.
      Avril Mathie is a model turned boxerCredit: Getty
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      Boxing fans say same thing as Mike Tyson puts Francis Ngannou through gruelling workout for Tyson Fury showdown

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      BOXING fans all said the same thing after seeing Francis Ngannou put through a brutal workout by Mike Tyson.The former UFC heavyweight champion has enlisted the help of Iron Mike for his controversial crossover clash with Tyson Fury next month.
      Francis Ngannou faces WBC heavyweight champ Tyson Fury in a Saudi showdown next monthCredit: GETTY
      The former UFC heavyweight king has enlisted the services of Mike Tyson for his boxing debutCredit: AFP
      Boxing fans weren’t impressed by what they saw of The Predator’s open workoutCredit: AFP
      Boxing icon Tyson has sporadically been working alongside Ngannou’s current striking coach Dewey Cooper to devise a game plan to shock the world and KO Fury.
      But fight fans were less than convinced about his chances after seeing The Predator go through the motions with the ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’.
      Footage of a tired Ngannou’s jab and straight right to the body quickly did the rounds on social media, and one viewer said: “It ain’t looking good, bruv.”
      Another said: “Mike is an old man, but he hits faster than Francis. Fury against Mike Tyson makes more sense.”
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      And another said: “Francis is too slow for Fury.”
      One remarked: “Not a good sign that 80-year-old Tyson is twice as fast as Ngannou and has better technique.”
      Another chimed in: “Mike Tyson looks like he would fare better than Francis Ngannou.”
      The clip even came to the attention of Fury’s dad, John, who didn’t mince his words when asked for his assessment of it.
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      The 59-year-old said: “I hope that’s a joke.
      “If that’s what he’s got, God help him, he’ll get smashed to bits.
      “That’s embarrassing. It’s a disgrace.”
      Cameroonian clubber Ngannou, 37, knows he’s a huge underdog going into the ten-rounder but is adamant he can pull off one of the biggest upsets in boxing history.
      The MMA man-mountain said: “My dream was always to box and to box the best.
      “This is my opportunity to make that dream come true and cement my position as the ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’.
      “All I will say to Tyson for now is he better dance in that ring.
      “Because if I touch him, he’s going to sleep.” More

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      MMA star Dakota Ditcheva opens door to fight with Amanda Serrano after boxing legend signs for PFL

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      MMA star Dakota Ditcheva is open to fighting Amanda Serrano after the boxing legend signed for the Professional Fighters League. Serrano, 34, is a seven-division champion in the ring but she also has two wins and one draw in the cage.
      Dakota Ditcheva is open to fighting Amanda Serrano
      Boxing legend Serrano has signed for MMA promotion PFLCredit: Getty
      And she looks set to pick up her MMA career after signing with the PFL, a rival promotion to the UFC.
      Ditcheva, 24, is currently in the semi-final of the PFL’s European season, where a win qualifies her into the $1million global league.
      But the former Muay Thai champ would also be all ears if an offer to welcome Serrano to the PFL also presented itself.
      Ditcheva told SunSport: “I’m definitely asking about the tournament next year in the main season at flyweight for $1million, but obviously that’s not confirmed. 
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      “PFL have so many different plans at the moment, they’ve just signed Amanda Serrano and she’s my weight so I’d be up for that next year. 
      “They’re into all sorts so you never know but I’d definitely be up for doing the tournament next year or just staying busy. 
      “I’d like three fights next year. So, as long as they give me that and it works for me, then I’m not too bothered. 
      “My main focus is winning this tournament first, I want to get this belt then we’ll see what happens after that.” 
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      PFL Europe is a three-stage knockout tournament, with Ditcheva returning in this Saturday’s semis in Paris.
      The global league instead features two qualification bouts with points earned per method of victory.
      From there, the top four in each division progress to the semis and final where a title belt and winner-take-all $1m cash prize is at stake.
      But Serrano will instead feature in the PFL’s newly-launched super-fight series, which will also see Jake Paul, 26, and Francis Ngannou, 37, debut.
      So Ditcheva is eyeing a crossover mega-fight against Serrano, who she has admired from a distance over the years.
      PFL have so many different plans at the moment, they’ve just signed Amanda Serrano and she’s my weight so I’d be up for that next year! 
      She said: “I’d definitely put it out there that I’d be up for that. We’ll see what happens but Serrano is a top level boxer. It would be interesting. 
      “She fought Katie Taylor and it was a close fight and I’ve always watched Katie and never thought anybody would be on her level so that was a big stand out moment for her. 
      “I’ve admired what Serrano did in that fight and someone I’ve looked at as a top level athlete. 
      “It’s nice to see a little crossover in the sport, I’m excited to see how it works out and what they decide to do with it.” 
      Before any talk of super-fights and $1m seasons, Ditcheva first faces Cornelia Holm in the French capital.
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      She said: “I’m expecting a tough fight. She had a close fight in the first round, she got knocked down but she also gave it to the girl. 
      “I know she’ll be tough but I don’t think I’ll struggle too much against her.” 
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      I used to be KSI’s boxing trainer… he needs a miracle to beat Tommy Fury but YouTuber has got actual swingers on him

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      KSI’S former boxing trainer Viddal Riley has claimed the YouTuber needs a miracle to beat Tommy Fury.The pair are set to clash at the Manchester Arena on October 14, with Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis taking place on the undercard.
      KSI’s former trainer Viddal Riley thinks he needs a miracle to beat Tommy FuryCredit: Reuters
      Fury is unbeaten in nine fights in the ringCredit: PA
      KSI, 30, has won all three of his previous pro bouts – but he has never come up against a professional.
      Fury is also unbeaten in the ring having beaten another YouTuber, Jake Paul, last time out.
      He has won nine out of nine, so Riley believes it will take a miracle for his former fight KSI to beat him.
      He told T-Bone BXC: “Tommy should win. He’s supposed to win. JJ’s doing a miracle by winning, and anyone who says anything different is lying.
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      “It’s a miracle for JJ to win but miracles happen man.
      “The one thing that I always say is JJ is hard, he’s got actual swingers on him.
      “And when you have that, you’ve got a chance. You always have a chance.”
      But KSI does not share that view and vowed to “ruin” Fury’s life.
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      Ahead of the fight, he said: “I’ve said several things to him and he knows that October 14 he’s the b*****d child.
      “He’s the child that no one really cared about in the Fury family and when I come through and knock him out repeatedly, it’s over man.
      “Like when I literally ruin your life bro, it’s done. And I’ll be the man to do it, and I can’t wait.
      “And I’ll do it with a smile.” More

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      Elle Brooke stuns fans dressed as cowgirl as naughty OnlyFans boxer says ‘this isn’t just my favourite outfit’

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      ELLE BROOKE has sent fans into meltdown as she stunned while dressed as a cowgirl.The OnlyFans-star-turned boxer flew to Nashville for the sexy shoot as she embraced American culture.
      Elle Brooke wowed as a sexy cowgirlCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
      She donned a tight outfit in NashvilleCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
      The OnlyFans star is also an influencer boxerCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
      The beauty hinted at more stunning outfits in the futureCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
      Elle donned a figure-hugging blue top that flaunted her curves.
      She partnered it with a short white skirt and matching cowgirl boots.
      The costume was complete with a hat as Elle joked on Instagram: “Cowgirl isn’t just my fav outfit x.”
      But many of her fans thought the 25-year-old could not get any better.
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      One adoring follower said: “For a British gal you rock that cowgirl look pretty well.”
      Another commented: “The fit is everything.”
      A third added: “Looking amazing wow.”
      Elle is no stranger to leaving many besotted, recently catching the eye as she flashed her bum in tight shorts.
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      Elle Brooke is no stranger to leaving her fans in aweCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
      She has 802,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
      And the blonde bombshell also looked incredible as she stripped down to lingerie.
      Elle is hoping to fight AJ Bunker next after she beat Little Bellsy.
      The Misfits boxer gatecrashed the ring after the bout to demand a chance to come up against her.
      However, the ex-Love Island star refused to be drawn in as she instead demanded a rematch with Astrid Wett, who beat her back in March.
      Elle is hoping to face AJ Bunker nextCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
      She lost her last bout to Jully PocaCredit: Rex More

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      Dana White hits out at Showtime boss in X-rated blast with boxing set for major TV channel change in US

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      DANA WHITE has reacted to reports of Showtime Boxing’s demise and said ‘it’s about time that s***** product is off the air’.The UFC CEO said “F*** Espinoza” as he called out Showtime boss Stephan Espinoza over a potential major TV channel change for boxing in the US.
      Dana White has blasted Showtime Boxing boss Stephan EspinozaCredit: Getty
      White and Espinoza had a close relationship as the pair worked together in 2017 to promote the Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather fight.
      The fight was a success after selling a mammoth amount of pay-per-view sales and making the pair a tremendous amount of money.
      Despite their financial victory, the two have a strained relationship and have had many bust-ups since.
      White opened up about his feelings on Showtime reportedly leaving the boxing game entirely at a recent post-fight press conference for ‘Dana White’s Contender Series’.
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      He did not appear to be overly distressed by the idea of the channel’s demise.
      White said: “That’s incredibly unfortunate. The production of that show is fantastic, the guy who runs Showtime Boxing is a great human being. It’s unfortunate to hear this.”
      But then White made fun of the situation and cursed Espinoza and his TV network.
      He added: “F*** Espinoza. It’s about time that S***** product was off the air.”
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      Earlier this year Showtime ended its 47-year-old standalone identity as a premium cable channel by becoming part of Paramount+.
      The takeover of the company may mean the end of Showtime Boxing which has been running since 1986.
      For boxing fans a major TV channel change could be on its way if Paramount+ choose to end the streaming service.
      Showtime Boxing has broadcast many notable fights over the years for Mike Tyson, Floyd Mayweather Jr and Tyson Fury. More