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    ‘I’ve never felt anything like that before’ – Anthony Joshua receives bizarre brutal treatment ahead of Franklin fight

    ANTHONY JOSHUA has undergone a bone-crunching chiropractic treatment ahead of his showdown with Jermaine Franklin.The former two-time unified heavyweight champ is beginning to wind down his gruelling training camp for his comeback fight on April 1.
    Anthony Joshua is gearing up for a showdown with Jermaine FranklinCredit: REX
    The former unified heavyweight champion has visited a chiropractor to decompress his body ahead of the fightCredit: TIKTOK@DRELAHI
    AJ felt a million dollars after the adjustmentCredit: TIKTOK@DRELAHI
    The 33-year-old was quick to thank Dr Elahi for the treatmentCredit: TIKTOK@DRELAHI
    Joshua is now focused on recovering from the brutal stress he’s put his body under – and that’s included some spinal decompression.
    AJ recently visited chiropractor Dr Ali Elahi to get an adjustment and relieve some of the pressure in his back and the rest of his body.
    Joshua, 33, laid down on a drop table and had his spine crunched by Elahi’s trademarked Ring Ding apparatus.
    Elahi also used a towel to crack AJ’s neck, wrapping it under his chin and yanking it.
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    After having his neck cracked and feeling the release of pressure, Joshua said: “That was a lot of decompression.
    “I feel like that was a lot of built-up tension that has just been released from my body.”
    Joshua continued to marvel at the effectiveness of the treatment, saying: “Oh my gosh.
    “I understand what you say when you say, ‘I’ll never feel anything like that before.’ Respect.”
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    In addition to having his neck adjusted via towel, AJ also had Elahi give him a more traditional neck adjustment.
    After having his final adjustment, Joshua said: “I felt it through my whole ribs.
    “It wasn’t just my spine. Everything.
    “Like my whole back, my shoulders – everything felt like it went.
    Credit: SUNSPORT
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    “Wow, thank you so much. It feels good, really good.”
    Joshua will be hoping his recent trip to the chiropractor will help him in his bid to return to the win column against American gunslinger Franklin.
    AJ is currently on a two-fight skid following consecutive losses to unified heavyweight champ Oleksandr Usyk.
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    Boxer and OnlyFans star Astrid Wett gets ‘buns out’ and shows off tan lines in sexy blue bikini while on holiday

    ONLYFANS star turned boxer Astrid Wett has shown off her tan lines in a blue bikini while relaxing on holiday.The 22-year-old secured her second win in the ring last month as she beat Love Island’s AJ Bunker by majority decision.
    Astrid Wett showed off her tan lines while on holidayCredit: Instagram
    She has accumulated fans through social media and OnlyFansCredit: Instagram
    Now she is enjoying some downtime in the sun as she recovers from the blows she took in the fight.
    And Astrid shared a snap of her sitting on a sun-bed as she revealed the tan lines she has on her bum.
    She also added the caption: “Suns out, _ out.”
    Reacting to the picture, one person simply said: “Buns out.”
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    Astrid has won both of her boxing fights to dateCredit: Instagram
    She called out Katie Price earlier this weekCredit: Instagram
    Another replied: “Suns out, Knockouts 🥊🔥.”
    And a third responded: “Wow her pretty face heals fast! Gorgeous yet a savage! ❤️❤️😍”
    Astrid has a record of two wins from two as she also beat Keeley Colbran back in October before her victory over AJ Bunker.
    And earlier this week she called out reality star Katie Price and OnlyFans model Alexia Grace as she seeks her next opponent.
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    Katie would be one of the biggest names to take part in the social media boxing circuit if she were to accept the challenge.
    And at KSI’s boxing event in January, she did make a comment suggesting she would be up for a fight at some point.
    Katie was asked if she was going to fight that evening, to which she replied: “I’ll tell you what, if you want me to fight someone… bring it on sunshine!”
    Astrid has also been linked with a fight against fellow OnlyFans star Elle Brooke. More

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    Tyson Fury sent brutal warning by Oleksandr Usyk and told to VACATE world title belts if rematch clause can’t be agreed

    OLEKSANDR USYK has urged Tyson Fury to defend or vacate his WBC strap if he’s not serious about fighting for the undisputed heavyweight crown.The pair looked set to throw down in a historic undisputed bout in April after finally settling their squabble over purse splits.
    Tyson Fury’s undisputed showdown with Oleksandr Usyk is hanging on a knife edgeCredit: REUTERS
    Gypsy King Fury has moved the goalposts mid negotiation by trying to remove a rematch clauseCredit: AP
    Usyk has grown tired of Fury’s antics and told him to vacate the WBC heavyweight titleCredit: INSTAGRAM@USYKAA
    But Fury threw another spanner into the works on Monday when he called for their dust-up to be a one-affair with no rematch clause.
    Usyk, 36, has grown tired of the Brit’s moving of the goalposts and has urged him to put up or shut up.
    The undefeated Ukranian took to Instagram to say: “Greedy belly.
    “Rematch clause came from your side, not mine.
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    “Stop Whining and ducking be a man and sign the contract or vacate the belt I need undisputed and not to play your stupid games.”
    Team Usyk believe Fury is trying his best to find a way out of the proposed Wembley war on April 29.
    Promoter Alexander Krassuyk told talkSPORT: “As Usyk said, the greedy belly is still hoping to find a way to pull out.
    “We knew before and know it now.
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    “As soon as Usyk accepts a no rematch clause there will still be searching for another thing to find and pull out the fight.
    “I tell you why. He bluffed and Usyk called his bluff. This is 100 per cent. He didn’t expect Usyk to accept 70/30.
    “He was not in a training camp and we say the next morning the theatrical performance that he was pretending to jog and fight someone in the ring.
    “It’s all about nothing. He’s not prepared and scared to fight.
    “He will try to find a way to avoid Usyk for as long as possible.
    “We don’t trust him, we don’t believe him.
    “One more thing to know, when we started the negotiations, Fury’s side was the first to ask for the rematch.

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    “Fury were the first to ask for the rematch and we supported this.”
    He added: “His credibility is shot to pieces. The man is trying to escape.
    “I’m really sorry for Tyson’s fans. It’s a shame for a fighter to behave like that.
    “It’s not about money and not about boxing. It’s about fear.”
    Despite the fight seemingly being in jeopardy, Fury co-promoter Frank Warren is adamant the bout will come to fruition.
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    The Queensberry Promotions chief said: “Like I said from the beginning, we’ll get this fight over the line.
    “It will get over the line because both fighters want it.” More

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    OnlyFans star Elle Brooke could fight her own SISTER in new boxing tournament… and vows NOT to hold back

    ELLE BROOKE could fight her own SISTER as part of an eight-women winner-takes-all boxing tournament. The OnlyFans star is 2-0 as a crossover boxer and has signed up to compete in the KingPyn tournament.
    Elle Brooke could fight her own sister as part of an eight-women winner-take-all tournament
    OnlyFans favourite Elle won’t hold backCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
    Elle beat Faith Ordway in January and wants to be the best boxing influencerCredit: Getty
    It will see eight women and men stars compete for a cash prize in a win-or-go-home format.
    Brooke’s sister Emily was announced as a mystery fighter, meaning they could remarkably end up fighting each other.
    Elle said: “I’m feeling good and it’s good to have my sister behind my back even though I hope we don’t fight.
    “But it is what it is. It’s going to be a challenge and I’m here to set out than I am the best pound-for-pound female influencer boxer and that’s why I’m going to do.”
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    Brooke beat Love Islander AJ Bunker and TikToker Faith Ordway in her first two bouts.
    So it leaves Emily with a target on her back when she joins her sister in the boxing ring.
    Emily said: “I’ve definitely got boots to fill but I know I can do it, for sure.
    “They’re going to be saying, if they take me out ‘I’ll definitely be going for Elle’ but they’re not going to get through me first at all.
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    “I’m excited, I think people will definitely underestimate me and see me as an easy target.”
    In the quarter-final draw, Brooke picked fight influencer Ms. Ola Danielka, who towered over her.
    And sister Emily drew Amber O’Donnell before they began shoving each other on stage.
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    YouTube star AnEsonGib to rematch Austin McBroom in winner-take-all tournament after American says he fought with Covid

    YOUTUBER Austin McBroom is set to rematch AnEsonGib after claiming he fought him while suffering Covid. The pair are both in KingPyn’s eight-man winner-take-all tournament and drew each other in the quarter-final stage.
    Austin McBroom was knocked out by AnEsonGib but claimed he had Covid at the timeCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    It gives McBroom the chance to avenge his defeat in September when the two rematch at Wembley Arena on April 22.
    The American sparked controversy when he made a video to say he tested positive for coronavirus after being hospitalised following defeat.
    McBroom also revealed he fought just moments after using an IV – which is banned by any boxing commission – to combat his illness.
    Gib – who was floored in the first round – would go onto win by knockout in the fourth after scoring FIVE knockdowns.
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    The rivals traded words when they faced off once again in the tournament draw.
    Gib, 26, said: “This makes sense, he made his complaints, it’s time to prove yourself but it’s going the exact same route.
    “I’ve got better IQ, you’re getting smoked, and it’s repeat. You haven’t got no easy fight coming in, you’re facing me and you’re getting smoked.”
    McBroom, 30, said: “All I’ve got to say is, you won’t get lucky again because I won’t be sick. I wish you the best of luck.”
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    Gib hit back: “I hurt you with every shot. Right hook, straight, body shots, I hurt you with every, bro.
    “You were suffering, you were suffering. Everybody was screaming for you, ‘What’s happening to him.’ You was suffering.”
    Elsewhere in the tournament, DJ Tom Zanetti faces YouTuber Jarvis with Brazilian content creator Whindersson fighting a mystery opponent.
    AnEsonGib and Austin McBroom squaring off ahead of their rematchCredit: @kingpynboxing More

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    Floyd Mayweather and KSI tag-team match against Manny Pacquiao and TikTok star Salt Papi ‘officially in the works’

    FLOYD MAYWEATHER and KSI are teaming with a tag-team boxing match against Manny Pacquiao and Salt Papi “officially in the works”. KSI’s Misfits Boxing banner debuted the tag-team concept in early March and it proved a hit among their crossover fanbase.
    Floyd Mayweather beat Manny Pacquiao in 2015 and they could square off again in a tag-team formatCredit: Getty
    Floyd Mayweather pictured with KSICredit: @ksi
    Now, according to Happy Punch Promotion, the stakes have been raised by trying to involve boxing royalty.
    They claim a tag-team match with Mayweather and KSI against Filipinos Pacquiao and Salt Papi is officially being discussed.
    Salt Papi – a 3-0 influencer boxing star who shot to fame on TikTok – is promoted and managed by Happy Punch.
    Mayweather, 46, beat Pacquiao, 44, in 2015 in the most lucrative fight of all time, grossing over £500million with 4.4m pay-per-views sold in America.
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    But even with the pair of legend still fighting in exhibition bouts, a rematch has always been evaded.
    Mayweather has boxed in six exhibitions since officially retiring in 2017 with a perfect 50-0 record following victory over UFC superstar Conor McGregor.
    And he has faced two YouTube stars in Logan Paul and KSI’s brother Deji.
    Mayweather most recently faced Geordie Shore’s Aaron Chalmers in February and has confirmed FIVE upcoming exhibitions.
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    Meanwhile, Pacquiao is eyeing a return to professional boxing and is in talks to face Conor Benn.
    KSI, 29, is set to fight again on May 13 in London against millionaire businessman-turned 9-0 boxer Joe Fournier.
    And Salt Papi, 29, wants to fight the British social media, rap and celebrity boxing star himself.
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    ‘OK mate…’ – Tyson Fury’s promoter says Oleksandr Usyk fight WILL happen on April 29… but nobody believes him

    FRANK WARREN has insisted Tyson Fury WILL fight Oleksandr Usyk on April 29 – but he was hit with resistance from sceptical fans. Usyk accepted Fury’s “greedy” offer of a 70/30 split – although he wanted the British legend to make a £1million donation to Ukraine.
    Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury are still locked in talks to fightCredit: GETTY
    And the WBA were informed that both sides had agreed terms to confirm the heavyweight division’s first four-belt unification.
    But cracks started to appear when Fury demanded there be NO rematch clause in the contract.
    And Usyk’s promoter Alex Krassyuk hit back to claim it was actually the Gypsy King’s side who wanted to stipulation placed in the paperwork.
    It led to Krassyuk questioning whether Fury truly wants the fight and pouring doubt on the undisputed title decider.
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    But Hall of Famer Warren has attempted to put everyone’s mind at rest to say the fight is ON – with April 29 still the target date.
    He told talkSPORT: “Like I said from the beginning, we’ll get this fight over the line. It will get over the line because both fighters want it.”
    Despite Warren’s best efforts, fans spoke out to voice their concern.
    One said: “Just can’t see it man, it will rumble on until Christmas.”
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    Another agreed: “7 weeks to sort out the biggest heavyweight fight in 30 years……ok mate.”
    Fury, 34, addressed Usyk, 36, in a public video and claimed the WBA, IBF and WBO unified champion was stalling in negotiations.
    He said: “I’ve been speaking to the lawyers today and Usyk’s people are talking about rematch clauses and all the b****cks.
    “Here’s one to up the ante, how about there is no f***ing rematch clause for both of us, let’s up the ante completely.
    “Never worry about what’s in the future and how many dollars you can get after you’ve been defeated.
    “Worry about the fight, April 29, no rematch clause, the winner takes the glory, the loser goes home with his d*** in his hand.

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    “How about that? Agree to that you f***ing b****.”
    But Krassyuk was quick to respond and replied: “As Usyk said, the greedy belly is still hoping to find a way to pull out.
    “We knew before and know it now. As soon as Usyk accepts a no rematch clause there will still be searching for another thing to find and pull out the fight.
    “I tell you why. He bluffed and Usyk called his bluff. This is 100 per cent. He didn’t expect Usyk to accept 70/30.
    “He was not in a training camp and we say the next morning the theatrical performance that he was pretending to jog and fight someone in the ring.
    “It’s all about nothing. He’s not prepared and scared to fight. He will try to find a way to avoid Usyk for as long as possible.
    “We don’t trust him, we don’t believe him. One more thing to know, when we started the negotiations, Fury’s side was the first to ask for the rematch.
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    “Fury were the first to ask for the rematch and we supported this.”
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    Deontay Wilder reaches ‘verbal agreement’ to fight Francis Ngannou as ex-UFC champ eyes blockbuster in Africa

    FRANCIS NGANNOU revealed he has a “verbal agreement” to fight Deontay Wilder – which is being eyed for Africa. Ngannou is a free agent after leaving the UFC following a breakdown in contract negotiations.
    Francis Ngannou revealed he has a ‘verbal agreement’ to fight Deontay WilderCredit: AFP
    Deontay Wilder is in talks to fight Francis NgannouCredit: Getty
    And the Cameroonian confirmed he is eyeing a boxing switch and has held talks to face Anthony Joshua.
    But it is American star Wilder, 37, who Ngannou, 36, is deepest in conversations with.
    And they could look to fight in Africa next year on the 50th anniversary of Muhammad Ali’s Rumble in The Jungle.
    Ngannou told ESPN: “Yes we’ve been having some exchanges.
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    “We’ve basically come into some sort of verbal agreement that we want to fight each other. We want two fights.
    “Maybe one of those fights in Africa, maybe two of them in Africa. Which would be massive – which would be great.
    “I think August next year is the 50th anniversary of the Rumble in the Jungle and I think that would be an opportunity to do something massive in Africa.”
    Ali beat George Foreman in 1974 in Zaire, one of boxing’s most iconic fights.
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    Wilder has offered to face Ngannou in both the ring and cage as part of a two-bout deal.
    But Ngannou prefers to instead just box and could eye October 2024 for their proposed rematch on the anniversary of the Rumble.
    He said: “We are looking around that timeline for the potential second fight. Which, in my opinion, should still be in boxing.
    “Boxing is a new challenge, but remember, at the beginning, MMA was just as challenging as boxing – if not bigger.
    “So, I don’t back down from challenges.” 
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