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      Conor McGregor shares highlight reel of Floyd Mayweather bout and is convinced he can ‘get the job done in second fight’

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      CONOR MCGREGOR has reignited his war of words with Floyd Mayweather – claiming he played “ping pong” with the boxing great’s head.The Notorious entered the boxing world in August 2017 to lock horns with the former five-weight world champion in a multi-million-pound showdown aptly dubbed ‘The Money Fight’.
      Conor McGregor entered the boxing world in 2017 to take on Floyd MayweatherCredit: GETTY
      The Irishman turned in a valiant display but was stopped in the tenth roundCredit: USA TODAY
      The Notorious recently reflected on the fight on TwitterCredit: TWITTER
      McGregor gave a valiant account of himself in the early rounds but eventually succumbed to fatigue and was stopped in the tenth.
      A fan of the UFC superstar shared a highlight reel of the Irishman’s ninth-round display against Money on Twitter early on Wednesday morning, which Mystic Mac quickly reflected on.
      The UFC’s first simultaneous two-weight champion tweeted: “Round 9. I was playing ping pong with this guys head in there at many times in this fight.”
      SunSport revealed in January 2021 that talks over a blockbuster rematch between the pair had taken place.
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      Last September, Mayweather confirmed that negotiations over a second showdown had resumed.
      And McGregor has no doubt in his mind that he’d get the better of the 46-year-old second time around.
      He continued: “If you don’t think there is some real nice adjustments that can be made and implemented in a second fight, to get the job finished, you’re silly.”
      McGregor, 34, is currently gearing up to make his eagerly-anticipated return to the octagon.
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      The UFC’s poster boy hasn’t set foot inside the cage since breaking his leg in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier last July.
      McGregor’s comeback fight is set to be against fellow fan favourite Michael Chandler – who he coached opposite on season 31 of The Ultimate Fighter.
      But a date for their mouthwatering showdown has yet to be finalised.
      That’s because McGregor is currently out of the United States Anti-Doping Agency’s testing pool – which he must be in for a minimum of six months before he’s eligible to compete.
      The UFC could, however, could grant their poster boy an exemption to the requirement.
      McGregor launched a stinging attack on USADA in March when they re-affirmed his requirement to be in the pool for six months.

      The enraged Irishman tweeted: “This is my issue. I’ve not lied once.
      “Nor have I tested positive. Ever.
      “I have over 70 clean tests under this program, yet they are consistently coming out after I speak in a manner that makes it seem I am lying.
      “It’s ridiculous. F**k used. You are in The Bin. Over 70 clean tests.
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      “Never violated once. I will not be scapegoated by this garbage organization.
      “You are not the be-all end-all in this equation USADA.” More

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      Anthony Joshua vs Deontay Wilder fight could be confirmed in next TWO weeks as Eddie Hearn says ‘we’re all in’

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA’s long-awaited showdown with Deontay Wilder could be finalised in as little as two weeks.Talks for the former unified and WBC heavyweight champions, 33 and 37 respectively, to finally throw down began last month.
      Anthony Joshua is on course for a huge dust-up with Deontay WilderCredit: RICHARD PELHAM
      The pair’s long-awaited grudge match is in the works for DecemberCredit: GETTY
      Eddie Hearn has revealed the fight could be finalised within the next two weeksCredit: REX
      AJ promoter Eddie Hearn flew to Saudi last week to get the wheels in motion for a December dust-up – which would be part of a four-man tournament involving Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk.
      And the Matchroom Boxing chief believes the next fortnight will be pivotal in finalising the grudge match.
      The 43-year-old told Matchroom’s YouTube channel: “We know, having worked with them before, that we can get a deal done.
      “And really, that’s what we’re looking to do this week and next week.
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      “Just look at that situation and decide if theres a fight – which will now be early August – for Anthony Joshua. If he does fight before then.
      “I would like him to, I think Derrick James would and I think AJ would. But we’ll have to see how those talks evolve with Deontay Wilder.
      “We just made for clear to them. Our message was, ‘AJ is ready for all of those fights and is happy to agree to a Deontay Wilder fight in December.’
      “And we’ll see if we can close terms in the next couple of weeks.”
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      Hearn is optimistic his long-running relationship with the Saudis will bear fruit and one of the biggest fights in the recent history of the sport will come to fruition.
      He said: “We got a great relationship with Prince Khalid and Skills Challenge.
      “We’re the only ones to have done two big two boxing events, if you like, with Joshua-Ruiz and Joshua-Usyk.
      “We’ll see [what happens]. They want to make that night, they want to do Joshua against Wilder and Fury against Usyk.
      “I think, from conversations, that the Usyk conversations, that the Wilder conversations have gone very well. For us, we’re in.
      “We need to finalise terms, but we just said to Prince Khalid, ‘That’s the fight we want.'”
      Joshua was last in action last month, turning in a less-than-spectacular performance in his return to the win column against American Jermaine Franklin at The O2.
      Wilder, meanwhile, hasn’t set foot inside the ring since his vicious one-punch knockout of former sparring partner Robert Helenius last October.
      Anthony Joshua returned to the win column last month against Jermaine FranklinCredit: RICHARD PELHAM More

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      Stunning UFC octagon girl Brittney Palmer sizzles in tiny bikini as fans say ‘it should be illegal to be this hot’

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      BRITTNEY PALMER has wowed fans in her most recent Instagram post.The UFC octagon ring girl donned a tiny red bikini during a trip to Cabo, Mexico.
      Brittany Palmer has sizzled in a red bikiniCredit: Instagram / @brittneypalmer
      She shared the picture from a trip to Cabo, MexicoCredit: Instagram / @brittneypalmer
      Brittney is a favorite on the ring-girl sceneCredit: Getty
      And has been for many yearsCredit: Getty
      The 35-year-old enjoyed some downtime in the Mexican city as she had a night out on the town as well as hit the beach with some tequila shots.
      And she shared some fun of her own with a string of raunchy pictures.
      The main snap was her in a tiny red bikini twinned with a wide-brimmed hat that left little to the imagination.
      She also shared a few pictures of herself wearing a figure showing grey unitard.
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      The ring girl shared the pictures on her Instagram for her 1.1 million followers.
      The post was captioned: “Cabo, where the drinks are strong and the views are stronger.”
      Reacting to the pictures, one gushing fan commented: “Gorgeous you and the scenery. I think you improve the scenery.”
      A second wrote: “You are just stunning!”
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      She has built up a massive online followingCredit: Instagram / @brittneypalmer
      She has over one million followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram / @brittneypalmer
      A third said: “Ohhhh you sweet thing ❤️.”
      While a fourth added: “It should be illegal to be as hot as Brittney Palmer 🔥.”
      Brittney has been a ring girl for years and previously shocked fans when appearing on the cover of Playboy magazine in 2012.
      She has gone on to be a three-time winner of Ringcard Girl of the Year and is popular with the MMA crowd.
      In her free time she is an incredible artist, regularly painting pop art pieces.
      She has painted UFC star Conor McGregor and has been known to charge over £20,000 for her artworks.
      And often uploads teasing picturesCredit: Instagram / @brittneypalmer
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      Busty boxing ring girl Apollonia Llewellyn shows off her tan lines as she nearly spills out of skimpy gold bikini

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      APOLLONIA LLEWELLYN stunned fans as she showed off her tan lines in a gold bikini.The Misfits Boxing ring girl has built up an army of followers on social media.
      Apollonia Llewellyn showed off her tan linesCredit: Instagram
      Apollonia has been visiting the pyramids in EgyptCredit: Instagram
      The Misfits Boxing star loves to enjoy the sunshineCredit: Instagram apolloniallewellyn
      Apollonia has gathered a following of over 500,000 on Instagram, and regularly likes to show off what she’s been up to.
      In her latest snap, the model donned a gold bikini as she bathed in the sunshine.
      She wrote: “Nice tan lines.”
      Apollonia followed her message with laughing and peace sign emojis.
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      The social media star was enjoying her down time after completing some modelling work in Egypt this week.
      She also visited the pyramids during her trip, and was compared to Pamela Anderson during a slo-mo beach run.
      Apollonia shared a snap of the pool at her accommodation to her Instagram story.
      She wrote: “Can’t wait for my days off to sunbathe.”
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      Apollonia loves to take a dip in the seaCredit: Instagram / @apolloniallewellyn
      The model has a vast array of bikinis in her collectionCredit: INSTAGRAM
      The weather has been kind during her trip, at a sizzling 26 degrees Celsius.
      Apollonia loves a sunshine holiday.
      She recently showed off snaps from a hotel break in Benidorm.
      The ring girl has over 500,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      Apollonia has built up a huge fanbase with her glamorous snapsCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn More

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      Boxer suffers ‘mild stroke’ and has to have blood clot removed from brain weeks after losing to Brit Lawrence Okolie

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      CRUISERWEIGHT boxer David Light has reportedly suffered a “mild stroke”, just weeks after his fight against British world champion Lawrence Okolie.New Zealander Light, 31, came up short in his WBO title attempt in Manchester on March 25 as Okolie clinched a unanimous decision victory.
      David Light, right, lost to Lawrence Okolie in Manchester on March 25Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      He became unwell after returning to New ZealandCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      According to Peach Boxing, Light became unwell in the weeks after the bout.
      A first CT scan came back clear as the fighter was diagnosed with delayed concussion and discharged.
      But further symptoms led to him being admitted to Waitakere Hospital in Auckland on April 17 – where a second CT scan uncovered a blood clot.
      Surgery was then performed that evening after Light suffered a “mild stroke”.
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      Doctors expect the boxer to make a full recovery.
      A statement from Peach Boxing read: “New Zealand boxer David Light is in Auckland hospital receiving treatment after becoming unwell upon returning home to New Zealand following his bout against Lawrence Okolie for the WBO cruiserweight title in Manchester on March 25.
      “David reported no ill effects in the aftermath of the bout and returned home to New Zealand on April 1.
      “On April 5, David began feeling unwell and sought medical attention. He underwent a CT scan, which was clear. He was diagnosed with delayed concussion and discharged.
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      “David continued to have symptoms and on April 17 he was admitted to Waitakere Hospital.
      “A second CT scan was also clear. David then received a contrast CT scan, which revealed a blood clot.
      “David underwent surgery that night for ‘clot retrieval’. He has been diagnosed as suffering a mild stroke – and is now recovering.
      “His doctors expect him to make a full recovery – however it will be some time before David is well enough to conduct media interviews.
      “David and his family have requested privacy at this time. Thank you for respecting those wishes.”
      Light’s trainer Isaac Peach has admitted it has been difficult to watch the fighter’s struggle, but insists he is on the road to recovery.
      Peach said: “It’s really hard for all of us to see him like that.
      “He’s a guy who is around every day and for something like this to happen is devastating for the gym.

      “I don’t have information of what’s happening in the hospital, all I know is David’s going really well. Each day I see him he’s getting better. He’s talking, he’s smiling, he’s laughing.”
      Light has a professional record of 20 wins and one defeat – with that lone loss coming at the hands of Okolie. More

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      Deontay Wilder breaks silence as ‘cops find pistol and drugs in his Rolls Royce’ and hints at why he might carry a gun

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      DEONTAY WILDER has broken his silence after police reportedly found a gun and drugs in his luxury Rolls Royce.The LAPD allegedly found the firearm in the former WBC heavyweight champion’s luxury ride after pulling him over on Tuesday morning.
      Deontay Wilder was arrested for illegal possession of a firearm on Tuesday morningCredit: EPA
      The Bronze Bomber broke his silence on his arrest on TwitterCredit: TWITTER
      According to TMZ, cops pulled over the Bronze Bomber for having an obstructed license plate and “illegally tinted windows”.
      After smelling marijuana coming from the vehicle, the police searched it and discovered a 9mm pistol in his possession.
      Wilder, 37, was taken into custody but posted bond and was subsequently released five hours later.
      And the hard-hitting heavyweight has addressed his arrest in a short and sweet tweet.
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      The Alabama slammer tweeted: “I’d rather be safe than sorry. The End.”
      Vicious knockout artist Wilder is currently on course for an eagerly-anticipated showdown with long-time rival Anthony Joshua.
      The fight is currently in the works for December – with Saudi Arabia expected to host the dust-up.
      Former unified heavyweight champion Joshua said of Wilder: “He is good, I respect him, I don’t undermine him. That will make me raise my game.
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      “I respect what he has done and what he has done in this division.
      “It is hard to become a champion and he did it so I have to respect that.
      “It’s going to be a tough fight but I am confident in myself. I’m a better, more well-rounded athlete, a better, more well-rounded fighter.
      “In terms of it getting delivered [from my side], I honestly believe it is 95 per cent there.”
      Wilder hasn’t set foot inside the ring since his brutal one-punch knockout of former sparring partner Robert Helenius last October.
      That stoppage of the Nordic Nightmare saw him bounce back to winning ways following consecutive stoppage losses to Tyson Fury.
      The American heavyweight spent part of Tuesday morning behind barsCredit: Instagram / @bronzebomber
      Deontay Wilder is on course for a grudge match with Anthony JoshuaCredit: RICHARD PELHAM More

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      Boxing promotion reveal how much they paid Deji for Floyd Mayweather fight after YouTuber alleged he was owed money

      by

      BOXING promotion Global Titans have revealed proof of payment after YouTuber Deji claimed he was owed money by them.Deji – full name Oladeji Daniel Olatunji – faced boxing legend Floyd Mayweather in November in an exhibition bout in Dubai.
      Floyd Mayweather beat YouTuber Deji in DubaiCredit: Lee Hamilton-Cooper

      He also received a deposit upfront – total of $750k for the fight— Global Titans Fight Series (@GlobalTitansFS) April 29, 2023

      But five months on and the social media star alleged that he was still owed an amount by Global Titans.
      He said: “Global Titans? Yeah they just fully disappeared.
      “They still owe me money, actually. I enjoyed sharing the ring with Floyd Mayweather and that’s enough payment in itself.
      “I got to share the ring with a great. He was nice to me, yeah, he took the p*** in the ring but I still hold so much respect for him, I think he’s a solid guy. A d***head, but solid.”
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      Mayweather, 46, beat Deji, 26, in six rounds and hinted at more exhibition fights with Global Titans.
      But the Dubai-based promotion are yet to stage any more events since their inaugural one in the Middle East.
      Although they broke their silence to hit back at Deji and revealed proof of a $662,000 (£528,000) payment.
      Global Titans added in another tweet: “He also received a deposit upfront – total of $750k for the fight.”
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      Mayweather most recently faced reality TV star-turned boxer Aaron Chalmers, 35, at London’s O2 Arena in his latest exhibition.
      Meanwhile, Deji will make his return to the ring on May 13 on his brother KSI’s undercard.
      He will take on rapper Swarmz – who last August lost to KSI – but beat rival Ryan Taylor in January after throwing ONE punch.
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      UFC star Jorge Masvidal lists Jake Paul’s three strengths over Nate Diaz and reveals prediction for fight

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      JORGE MASVIDAL has given Jake Paul the advantage in three key areas heading into his fight with Nate Diaz. The YouTuber-turned prizefighter returns on August 5 in Texas against ex-UFC star Diaz, who is making his boxing debut.
      Nate Diaz lost to Jorge Masvidal in 2019Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      Jake Paul was beaten by Tommy Fury on pointsCredit: Getty
      Masvidal – who in 2019 beat Diaz – has been linked with fighting Paul too.
      But despite the rivalry, he admitted the American’s size, youth and activity gives him an edge heading into the bout.
      Although Masvidal, 37, is actually backing veteran Diaz, 38, to win.
      He told MMAJunkie: “It’s just the time of it. Jake’s obviously a lot younger than Nate. If Nate’s in his prime, I think he smokes Jake.
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      “But Nate’s been out of it for a while. I don’t know what kind of shape his lifestyle is like outside a serious training camp.
      “He hasn’t been in a training camp in a while, so I don’t know. I think the odds are a lot on him.
      “Jake’s been competing and Jake’s naturally a lot bigger, but all that being said, I think Nate just finds a way to tough-guy it out and just beat up Jake and break him down. I think Jake will run a lot.”
      Paul, 26, suffered defeat for the first time in February, losing a split-decision in Saudi Arabia to Tommy Fury, 23.
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      A rematch was expected to follow but instead the social media sensation announced he will instead fight Diaz.
      Meanwhile, Masivdal is now in retirement having hung up his gloves following defeat to Gilbert Burns, 36, his FOURTH in a row.
      But the fan-favourite has refused to rule out a return in either boxing or MMA down the line.
      Jorge Masvidal retired after defeat to Gilbert BurnsCredit: Getty More