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      ‘I can’t watch’ – Boxing fans squeamish as Brit Robbie Davies Jr suffers sickening ankle injury in loss to Darragh Foley

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      THIS is the sickening moment Robbie Davies Jr suffered an ankle injury in the ring.And squeamish boxing fans were unable to keep their eyes on the fight, with one exclaiming: “I can’t watch.”
      Robbie Davies Jr suffered a brutal ankle injury in his defeat to Darragh FoleyCredit: Reuters
      The two men exchanged blows in front of a packed house in LiverpoolCredit: Twitter @IFLTV
      Davies Jr’s ankle twisted under him as he took a step backCredit: Twitter @IFLTV
      The horrific incident occurred on Saturday night as British ace Davies Jr fought Darragh Foley in Liverpool.
      Both men gave their all in the first two rounds of the light welterweight clash.
      But it was Foley who picked up the win with a third round stoppage.
      As the two men exchanged blows, Davies Jr took a step back in the centre of the ring.
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      However, his right foot slipped on the canvas before twisting fully underneath the weight of his body.
      Davies Jr immediately fell to the ground as Foley gave a wave to his supporters.
      The Liverpool local looked in severe pain as the referee gave him the chance to get up.
      But Davies Jr was unable to get back to his feet before his corner threw in the towel, handing Foley victory.
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      His ankle had already swelled up by the time he took a seat in the ring afterwards.
      And fans expressed their shock at the brutal ankle twist on social media, fearing a serious injury.
      One said: “I’m feeling that ankle… ouch.”
      Another declared: “I can’t watch. Hopefully he recovers quickly.”
      One noted: “Horrible injury, painful to watch.”
      Another added: “That’s a nasty one, what a horrible one for him.”
      Davies Jr was left stunned by his horror twistCredit: Reuters
      The ace’s corner threw in the towel as he struggled to get upCredit: Reuters
      Davies Jr’s ankle was visibly swollen immediately after the final bellCredit: Reuters More

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      ‘Everyone sees through it’ – Jake Paul hits out after John Fury deletes videos demanding winner-take-all bet be honoured

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      JAKE PAUL has hit out after John Fury deleted videos demanding a winner-take-all bet be honoured. The drama started just days before John’s son Tommy was due to fight Paul in Saudi Arabia.
      Jake Paul hit out after John Fury deleted videos demanding a winner-take-all bet be honoured
      John Fury addressed the wager in a now-deleted video
      A double-or-nothing bet was proposed and a contract was even drafted up to make the wager official.
      But Paul, 26, later said Tommy, 23, refused to put pen to paper on the bet for the fight the American later lost via split-decision.
      Tommy and his dad John both spoke out to ask the YouTuber-turned boxer to honour the deal, believing they had a handshake agreement.
      But John was forced to delete social media videos after Paul and his manager pointed out that they refused to officially sign on the bet.
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      Speaking on his brother Logan’s podcast, Paul said: “Everyone sees through it and is calling them out on it, so much so that John Fury deleted the tweets.”
      Footage on the night also showed John being confronted over the bet – with Tommy’s dad refusing to acknowledge it.
      Logan said: “John Fury was watching you [Jake] getting your hands wrapped and Brandon [cameraman] was f***ing antagonising him and he goes ‘Hey, about that contract, about the purse, why didn’t you guys sign it? Why didn’t you guys return it?
      “And John Fury just cowers into a little ball and goes, ‘Let’s talk about boxing, mate. We’ll focus on boxing now.’
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      “And I’m just in the background like stunned because I’ve just seen this dude, in real time, show his hand. They weren’t willing to actually sign the contract.
      “And then, after the fight when they won, now they’re talking about being gypsies, how they can’t read and write, and expect you to pay up on something that they 1000 per cent wouldn’t have if you had won the fight.”
      John claimed that a handshake between his son, himself and Paul was enough to have the bet honoured after the fight.
      He said: “Jake Paul, moment of truth, again I say it.
      “You lost the fight, we had a deal in front of millions of people worldwide, I expect you to honour that deal. You owe us some money.
      “Don’t come back to us with contracts and all that bullc***. I’m a gypsy, I can’t read and write properly and I don’t understand that.
      “We were over to do a job, we did it and I’m sure you’ll be a great guy and honour what you’ve done.”
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      Anthony Joshua in shock talks to fight fearsome ex-UFC heavyweight Francis Ngannou

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      FRANCIS NGANNOU has revealed shock talks to fight Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder after leaving the UFC. The heavyweight star is a free agent having failed to agree a new UFC contract and walking out on the promotion.
      Francis Ngannou revealed shock talks to fight Anthony Joshua and Deontay WilderCredit: AFP
      Anthony Joshua pictured ahead of his comebackCredit: Alamy
      Ngannou, 36, confirmed he is eyeing a switch to boxing and has held talks with Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn and Wilder’s team.
      He told ESPN: “My next step has to be boxing.
      “I want to do one boxing match first, and then maybe go back to MMA because I still enjoy MMA. I want to do a couple of fights in boxing.
      “We are working on some stuff and hopefully in a month or two, I will be able to come out with an announcement on potential fight dates and locations.
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      “It’s taking a little longer than I expected but it’s coming along. Big things come with time.
      “I’m considering everybody. I talked to Eddie Hearn about Anthony Joshua, I don’t know what’s going to happen.
      “The most that we have spoken with is Deontay Wilder’s team. We’ve been having some exchanges, basically coming to some sort of verbal agreement.”
      Wilder, 37, has even offered to face Ngannou in both the ring and cage as part of a two-fight deal.
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      Meanwhile, Hearn has expressed an interest in having Joshua, 33, meet Ngannou in a crossover bout in the future.
      The Cameroonian left the UFC amid talks of a super-fight with Jon Jones, 35, who has since picked up the heavyweight title.
      Ngannou said: “For three years I tried to fight Jon Jones. I did everything to have that fight. I wanted that fight, but not at any cost.
      “There is not a fight on Earth I would back down for. I would go there and whatever happens, happens. It’s the sport.
      “Jon Jones is not the guy. He might be the best fighter ever, but he’s not the guy I’m running away from. Nah. Not him.
      “I would fight Jon Jones twice a month.”
      Jon Jones is the new UFC heavyweight championCredit: Getty More

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      Tyson Fury starts training camp for Oleksandr Usyk after pair finally agree terms for huge world title unification fight

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      TYSON FURY has started his training camp for a mouth-watering undisputed fight against OIeksandr Usyk.On Friday night the 36-year-old WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight champ accepted the WBC Gypsy King’s 70-30 offer to agree their April 29 Wembley showdown.
      Tyson Fury has started his undisputed OIeksandr Usyk training campCredit: Instagram / @tysonfury
      Oleksandr Usyk also in trainingCredit: Instagram / @usykaa
      But the London 2012 gold winner demanded Fury, 34, donate £1million to help his brave nation fight back Russian invaders, as part of the deal.
      Fury took to Morecambe Bay for a run on Saturday and confirmed the countdown to the four-belt decider is ON.
      But he refused to mention the seven-figure donation he committed to, by forcing Usyk to accept such a slim slice of the pie.
      While jogging alongside the sea, he said: “Today is the first day of my training for the Usyk fight.
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      “I don’t need six months or four months, I just have six weeks and a week’s rest, done, happy days.
      “I am going to impose my will on this little, sneaky mother f***er.”
      Fury also tried to make it a fight for national pride against the Ukrainian, who bravely fought on the front line against Russia.
      The undefeated 6ft 9in ace roared: “Get up lads. I cannot wait. Rule Britannia!”
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      Like Anthony Joshua – who lost his titles after back-to-back losses to Usyk – Fury will struggle to find sparring partners to match-up to and imitate the 6ft 3in southpaw.
      He has flown in his New Zealand pal Joseph Parker – who will have to ditch his usual orthodox stance if he is to be any use.
      And he has former Marine and expert sports chef George Lockhart living with him preparing meals to fuel him.
      On the steps of his Lancashire mansion, Fury added: “I have flown my good buddy and brother Joseph Parker in for sparring, we will do 10-12 rounds today.
      “George Lockhart has already been here a couple of days so we are ready to rock and roll.
      “Usyk, you are on a warning, you’re on notice, six weeks sucker, we are coming for you!”

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      Channeling his inner gladiator he bellowed: “Sparta!”
      Fury previously hit out at “gappy-toothed, ugly b******” Usyk in a foul-mouthed rant.
      He said: “Usyk, you little s***bag. Sign the contract, get your money and get f***ed up.
      “You little s***house. You’re a little gappy-toothed, ugly b******. Sign the contract.”
      And Fury even hit out at Logan Paul, following brother Tommy’s win over the American’s sibling Jake.
      He said: “Logan Paul, you little bitch.
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      “It seems that my little brother beat your little brother and now you’re both a pair of losers. All the Paul family suck.”
      Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury facing offCredit: Getty More

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      Tyson Fury launches X-rated rant at Oleksandr Usyk after Ukrainian AGREES terms for April 29 undisputed blockbuster

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      TYSON FURY has launched an X-rated rant at Oleksandr Usyk as the pair appear to be closing in on a date for their heavyweight clash. The wheels started moving yesterday as Fury sparked a war of words between the pair and demanded 70 per cent of any fight purse.
      Fury used social media to spark some life into an undisputed clash with Usyk next month
      Usyk said he agreed to Fury’s terms – but under one conditionCredit: Rex
      The Gypsy King even told his opponent that the clock is ticking and he would slash at the 30 per cent fee until Usyk agreed.
      But Usyk hit back and said he would accept Fury’s terms – but only on the condition that Fury donates to Ukraine’s war effort.
      Fury has now had another pop at his rival as he urged Usyk to put pen to paper with a provocative rant.
      The 34-year-old said on Instagram: “Usyk, you little s***bag. Sign the contract, get your money and get f***ed up.
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      “You little s***house. You’re a little gappy-toothed, ugly b******. Sign the contract.”
      Fury has often used social media when he has become frustrated with slow-moving negotiations.
      It was one of his main tactics when trying to goad Anthony Joshua into an all-British bout last year.
      But it appears to have sped events up with an undisputed heavyweight clash at Wembley at the end of April now seriously on the cards.
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      Usyk appeared to accept the terms in his video message but put forward an unexpected ultimatum to Fury.
      The Ukrainian said: “Hey, Greedy Belly. I accept your off of a 70-30 split to fight on April 29 at Wembley.
      “But you will promise to donate £1million to the people of Ukraine immediately after the fight.
      “And for every day you delay you will pay one per cent of your purse to the Ukrainian people. Deal?”
      It will now be up to Fury and Usyk’s team to try and thrash out a deal to give boxing fans the biggest fight of the year. More

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      Misfits Boxing ring girl Apollonia Llewellyn leaves fans stunned as she almost spills out of tiny bikini posing in snow

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      MISFITS Boxing ring girl Apollonia Llewellyn embraced the big chill and left fans stunned as she posted snaps of herself bursting out of a tiny bikini in the snow.The 22-year-old, who is originally from Leeds, made her presence known during the Elle Brooke and KSI fight card at Wembley last year.
      Apollonia Llewellyn has stunned her followers with her latest snapsCredit: Instagram @ApolloniaLlewellyn
      The Misfit ring girl was bursting out of her tiny white bikiniCredit: Instagram @ApolloniaLlewellyn
      Apollonia is a Page 3 girl, OnlyFans personality, model and ring girlCredit: Instagram / @apolloniallewellyn
      She got her Barbi nickname as a Page 3 girlCredit: Instagram / @apolloniallewellyn
      That was after she earned a huge following as a Page 3 girl and a model while juggling her ring girl duties.
      Apollonia also runs her own OnlyFans page where she teases fans with X-rated snaps.
      However, she also shares plenty of pics with her supporters for free on social media, such as her Instagram where she has over half a million followers.
      And she has delivered the goods again as she posed in a tiny white bikini and pink boots to celebrate “snow day” on Friday.
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      Discussing her work with Misfit, Apollonia recently said: “I love being a part of Misfit 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!”
      Apollonia has earned the nickname of Barbi as part of her experience as a Page 3 model.
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      She revealed that the moniker occurred because she looks like a Barbie doll and her name is too long.
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      Apollonia added: “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!
      “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!”
      Apollonia also shares snaps on her social media pagesCredit: Instagram / @apolloniallewellyn
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      Jake Paul slammed for being ‘disrespectful’ to boxing by calling out Canelo Alvarez as coach lists his three weaknesses

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      JAKE PAUL has been accused of being “disrespectful” to boxing by calling out Canelo Alvarez as three of his weaknesses were pointed out. The YouTuber-turned boxer voiced lofty goals during his polarising prizefighting career, including winning world titles and beating Canelo.
      Jake Paul was beaten by Tommy FuryCredit: Getty
      Canelo Alvarez has been called out by Jake Paul beforeCredit: Getty
      But when he faced a recognised boxer for the first time in Tommy Fury, he was beaten.
      Fury edged out a split-decision in Saudi Arabia and esteemed British coach Shane McGuigan claimed Paul’s shortcomings were laid bare.
      McGuigan told Boxing King Media: “Of course he was the rightful winner.
      “I said it – fundamentals is what wins the fight and I think that’s what the outcome was.
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      “Whether it was me coaching him doing it or his dad or anyone. It’s just move your feet, offset him.
      “Jake Paul leaves his leg behind him, he throws big wide punches, he relies on his power and it was tactically a very easy fight to get right.
      “He got clipped once or twice and he held up well, and that was always gonna be the issue is how well does he take a shot.
      “He seemed to take them quite well.”
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      Paul had beaten ex-MMA champions in Ben Askren, 38, Tyron Woodley, 40, and Anderson Silva, 47.
      But he was bettered over eight rounds against unbeaten Fury, 23, when they finally put bragging rights and reputations on the line.
      McGuigan admitted Paul, 26, deserves respect for going the distance despite his brash callouts in the past.
      He said: “Yeah but it’s not what he’s about is it? He’s been calling out people like Canelo and stuff.
      “He’s been disrespectful to the sport, so whatever credit you could give him it’s kiboshed with the way he goes about himself.”
      Esteemed British boxing coach Shane McGuiganCredit: Sportsfile More

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      Anthony Joshua ‘took his eye off the ball’ and ‘wasn’t fully dedicated’ to boxing due to sponsorships, Carl Froch says

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      CARL FROCH claimed Anthony Joshua “took his eye off the ball” and “wasn’t fully dedicated” to boxing due to focussing on sponsorships. The heavyweight superstar is fighting to revive his career following consecutive losses to pound-for-pound star Oleksandr Usyk.
      Anthony Joshua ahead of his boxing returnCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Carl Froch next to Ande Lee on commentary duty
      AJ returns on April 1 at the O2 Arena against Jermaine Franklin, 29, and has relocated to Dallas in preparation under new trainer Derrick James.
      Joshua, 33, was formerly coached in Sheffield by Rob McCracken, who was Froch’s long-time cornerman.
      And the former super-middleweight champion believes AJ may have become too distracted, leading to his recent downfall.
      Froch, 45, told BonusCodeBets: “Don’t get me wrong, I haven’t been around the camps, but looking at his performance and listening to him beforehand – it must be hard, he’s made a lot of money, a lot of commercial pressures, a lot of sponsorship outside, he’s doing adverts for Under Armour, Lucozade, Beats, Hugo Boss.
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      “These blue chip companies are behind him and brings massive pressure.
      “I just think he took his eye off the ball, off the boxing game. He wasn’t fully dedicated to his sport.
      “He’s got to get up and do the runs. Marvin Hagler said it’s hard to get out of bed when you’re wearing silk pyjamas.”
      Froch wants to see Joshua return to the same fighter beat Wladimir Klitschko, 46, in their 2017 thriller.
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      He said: “If AJ can go back to that fighter who climbed off the canvas against Wladimir Klitschko and then sent him into orbit with that uppercut, if he can rediscover his finisher’s instinct, and go back to using his size and combinations, he can still be a threat to anyone at heavyweight.
      “If he can set his mind right and banish the ghosts of Ruiz and Usyk, he has a chance to get back to the top of the mountain – but it’s a big ask.
      “He’s been a great ambassador for British boxing, only time will tell what he has left.”
      Wladimir Klitschko was beaten by Anthony Joshua in 2017Credit: Getty Images – Getty More