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      Anthony Joshua warned ‘he CAN’T take a shot’ anymore by ex-champ as Dillian Whyte and Deontay Wilder fights near

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has been warned his chin has been cracked and he can no longer “take a shot”.The Watford warrior has only been stopped once in his career but has shown a susceptibility to being hurt since his stunning upset defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr four years ago.
      Anthony Joshua was stopped four years ago in a huge upset defeat to Andy Ruiz JrCredit: GETTY
      AJ has boxed cautiously since being dethroned by Ruiz JrCredit: AFP or licensors
      Barry McGuigan reckons Joshua has lost his killer instinct can no longer take a shotCredit: GETTY
      AJ has boxed cautiously ever since that fateful night at Madison Square Garden, which Barry McGuigan believes but did a number on his willingness to stay in the fire.
      During an appearance on William Hill’s Up Front with Simon Jordan, the former WBA featherweight champion said: “I really like Anthony Joshua and I don’t really know him personally.
      “But his ability to take a shot has disappeared.
      “He’s not willing to run into the lion’s den and get shots fired at him, shots that miss him by whiskers that could knock him unconscious.
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      “I don’t know if he has the want to do that anymore.”
      McGuigan reckons AJ’s reluctance to stay in the pocket will be his undoing against his fellow elite heavyweights.
      The Irishman continued: “Once that happens, I don’t think he will beat any of the top guys.
      “He’s still a great fighter, but I just don’t think he beats the top guys because of that.”
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      Joshua, 33, is set to have his chin tested in an August rematch with long-time rival Dillian Whyte.
      It’s understood the pair’s third showdown is on the brink of being announced after both teams finally reached a suitable agreement.

      Should Joshua get past the Brixton banger, he’ll tee up a December dust-up with long-time rival Deontay Wilder.
      And promoter Eddie Hearn recently revealed the duo’s long-overdue grudge match is on the verge of being finalised.

      He told Boxing News: “Obviously with our meetings with Saudi on Friday, Thursday.
      “We’re in a really great place we virtually have a deal agreed in principle subject to a few final discussions.
      “We’re meeting them again on Monday.
      “I think we’re in a good place but we want to fight on August 12th, and it’s important to his development and his momentum that he does and that’s still the plan.” More

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      Tyson and wife Paris promote new Netflix show At Home with the Furys ahead of August launch

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      TYSON FURY and wife Paris spent Wednesday promoting their new Netflix show ahead of its release next month.At Home with the Furys will be available to stream from August 16 as the WBC champion opens up the doors for a behind-the-scenes look at his family life in Morecambe.
      Tyson Fury and wife Paris were promoting their Netflix show on WednesdayCredit: Instagram / Demidoyle
      The show will be released on August 16Credit: Instagram / Parisfury1
      Tyson posed with the baby of producer Demi DoyleCredit: Instagram / Demidoyle
      Paris was also snapped holding baby NavyCredit: Instagram / Demidoyle
      And he was busy getting the word out there as he took part in press appearances with Paris ahead of the show being aired.
      Paris, who is expecting her seventh child with Tyson, shared a photo of the couple conducting a radio interview.
      And she added the caption: “Had some amazing laughs yesterday doing interviews together, actually really enjoyed every minute cos it reminded me who my best friend is @tysonfury xxx.
      “Sorry guys for sounding mushy.”
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      Tyson and Paris were also pictured on Instagram holding three-and-a-half-month-old Navy, the baby of the show’s producer, Demi Doyle.
      The Netflix show was confirmed in August last year, four months after Fury’s knockout win over Dillian Whyte at Wembley Stadium.

      At the time, he claimed he was retiring from boxing – before he fought Derek Chisora for a third time at the end of 2022.
      Announcing the series, Netflix said: “NEWS: Netflix is in production on a multipart documentary with global boxing star Tyson Fury!
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      Tyson has six children of his own and is expecting a seventhCredit: Instagram / demidoyle
      Tyson and Paris have six children together and are expecting a seventhCredit: Instagram / parisfury1
      “The series will have exclusive access to the heavyweight champion of the world as he exits the ring and tries to embrace retirement with his extraordinary family.”
      Tyson and Paris’ six children are called Venezuela, 13, Prince John James, 10, Prince Tyson II, six, Valencia, five, and Prince Adonis Amaziah, four, and Athena, 20 months.
      Meanwhile, since boxing Chisora, Fury has failed to secure a fight after talks of an undisputed clash with Oleksandr Usyk broke down.
      It has been reported he is set to face former UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou in an exhibition bout.
      But he could miss out on a blockbuster night of action in Saudi Arabia after Anthony Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn revealed the plan for his man to face Deontay Wilder in the Middle East in December.
      He went on to claim Usyk will feature on the undercard – providing he comes through his mandatory defence against Daniel Dubois on August 26.
      Fury last fought when he stopped Chisora in the 10th round in DecemberCredit: Getty More

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      Ebanie Bridges asks her fans whether they prefer ‘bikinis or lingerie’ as she teases them in revealing snap

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      EBANIE BRIDGES teased her fans by asking whether they prefer “bikinis or lingerie” as she promoted her OnlyFans account.The Australian boxer, 36, has not fought since she successfully defended her IBF World Bantamweight Title against compatriot Shannon O’Connell in Leeds at the end of 2022.
      Ebanie Bridges shared her most recent picture as a way of promoting her OnlyFansCredit: Instagram @ebaniebridges
      She attracts a lot of attention outside the ring as well as having won a world title inside the ropesCredit: Instagram @ebanie_bridges
      But she has been attracting attention outside of the ring in recent months.
      And that is largely down to her presence on OnlyFans – which she regularly refers to on social media.
      Bridges’ latest snap showed her in a car as she wore a low-cut white top and red bra.
      And speaking on her Instagram, she added the caption: “What’s better – bikini or lingerie!?
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      “You don’t have to choose on my OnlyFans, there’s plenty of both to go around 😘💕.”
      Bridges has won nine of her 10 professional fights since debuting in February 2019.
      Her only defeat came against Shannon Courtenay for the WBA bantamweight crown two years ago.
      And she reignited her feud with Brit Courtenay, 30, back in August.
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      Bridges claimed the IBF World Bantamweight Title in March 2022Credit: Reuters
      She often catches the eye through her attire at weigh-insCredit: Alamy
      Bridges has more than 750,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @ebanie_bridges
      Bridges hit out at her rival for agreeing to appear on Celebrity SAS Who Dares Wins.
      The Aussie accused Courtenay of copying her given she had already been on the show.
      One social media user said: “I see Courtenay is copy/pasting Ebanie Bridges again…”
      To which Bridges replied: “I hope it changed her a little and she grows as a person tbh.”
      She often attends boxing events even if she is not fightingCredit: Instagram / @ebanie_bridges
      Bridges’ next fight has not yet been confirmedCredit: Instagram / @ebanie_bridges More

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      Busty boxing ring girl Apollonia Llewellyn shares boob selfie from inside tanning machine as she starts her ‘Miami prep’

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      BOXING ring girl Apollonia Llewellyn has shared two stunning selfies as she prepares to jet off to Miami.The 23-year-old, who is from Leeds, first came to people’s attention on the Misfits fight card at Wembley in January – which featured Elle Brooke and KSI.
      Apollonia Llewellyn went in a tanning bed ahead of her flight to MiamiCredit: instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      She shared another picture from the swimming pool as she posed in a pink bikiniCredit: instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      And her latest snaps have shown her in revealing bikinis as she gets ready to fly to America.
      The first image came from a tanning machine and she added the Instagram caption: “Miami prep.”
      She then posted another picture from a swimming pool as she donned a pink bikini.
      And she said: “Last chance to sponsor me for Miami.”
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      Apollonia, who also runs her own OnlyFans page, recently discussed her work on the Misfits Boxing shows.
      She 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!”
      Apollonia has earned the nickname of Barbi as part of her experience as a Page 3 model.
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      Apollonia has built up a substantial following on social mediaCredit: instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      She has attracted attention as a ring girl on the Misfits Boxing showsCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      She now has 560,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram / @apolloniallewellyn
      And she revealed that the moniker occurred because she looks like a Barbie doll and her name is too long.
      She 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 has her own OnlyFans pageCredit: Instagram_@_apolloniallewellyn
      She has been nicknamed ‘Barbi’ in recent yearsCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn More

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      Anthony Joshua reveals he has approached huge former heavyweight rival for SWIMMING advice ahead of next fight

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA reached out to old rival and friend Wladimir Klitschko for SWIMMING advice. Joshua is out in Dallas training for his next fight but the sweltering heat left him with horror blisters on his feet.
      Anthony Joshua reached out to Wladimir Klitschko for swimming advice
      Anthony Joshua in training for his next fight
      So AJ swapped the track for the pool and sought the advice of heavyweight legend Klitschko, who implemented swimming in his training regime.
      He said on his YouTube channel: “Spoke to Klitschko and he gave me some swimming ideas.
      “It will be tough. His are gonna be tougher than mine, for sure.”
      Joshua struck up a friendship after being invited into Klitschko’s training camp for sparring.
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      Years later they would go onto share one of the most thrilling fights in heavyweight history, which AJ won in round 11.
      Klitschko, now 47, retired after and remains a good friend and mentor to Joshua, 33.
      AJ returned with victory in April, beating Jermaine Franklin, 29, on points following consecutive defeats to Oleksandr Usyk, 36.
      And he is now in talks for his next TWO fights.
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      Promoter Eddie Hearn has been at the forefront of negotiations for Joshua to face Deontay Wilder, 37, in Saudi Arabia.
      But beforehand, AJ is set to return on August 12 at the O2 Arena against long-time British rival Dillian Whyte, 35.
      Whyte – who beat Joshua in the amateurs but lost in the pros in 2015 – has returned a signed contract for the rematch.
      And an announcement is set to follow to confirm the grudge bout.
      AJ and Klitschko once shared the ringCredit: Getty
      Anthony Joshua beat Dillian Whyte in 2015Credit: Reuters More

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      Antwun Echols dead at 52: Boxer dubbed ‘Kid Dynamite’ who challenged for world titles passes away as tributes flood in

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      FORMER boxing middleweight Antwun Echols has died aged 52.The ex-fighter twice challenged for a world title in 1999 and 2000 but lost both bouts.
      Entwun Echols has died aged 52Credit: AP
      The former middleweight twice competed for the world titleCredit: AFP
      He lost to Bernard Hopkins on both occasionsCredit: Getty
      He lost to Bernard Hopkins on both occasions after almost stopping the boxing legend in their first encounter.
      Echols, who was nicknamed “Kid Dynamite”, turned professional in 1993 and was knocked out in his first contest.
      But he responded by winning 22 of his next 24 fights to set up the world title clash with Hopkins.
      The American dropped Hopkins early in the contest before losing via unanimous decision, and in a rematch a year later was stopped in the tenth round.
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      Tributes have poured in from fans saddened by Echols’ passing.
      One fan wrote: “Antwun Echols was one of my favourite fighters to watch in the late ‘90s/early 2000s. From knocking Brian Barbosa out of the ring, body slamming Bernard Hopkins, and stopping Charles Brewer in a wild WAR, Echols was always must-see TV for the era.
      “RIP, thanks for the memories 🙏🏼”
      Another added: “Damn – just heard Antwun Echols passed away! Great puncher out of Iowa! Will always remember his knockout of Charles Brewer! RIP Kid Dynamite.”
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      A third said: “Antwun Echols made for fun fights and was a stable of the Tuesday Night Fights series on the USA network in 1996-97 (around that time). Fought Bernard Hopkins, challenging him at least once for the middleweight world title. Made the state of Iowa proud.”
      Another commented: “RIP Antwun Echols 🙏 Fearless puncher. Will always remember his war with Charles Brewer and battles with Bernard Hopkins. Rest easy champ.” More

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      Antony Joshua’s unusual bedroom habits revealed as Brit superstar gives tour of his training camp

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has given an unusual insight into his bedroom habits as part of his latest video.The heavyweight has been documenting his training camp ahead of his slated August 12 clash with Dillian Whyte on YouTube.
      Anthony Joshua says he is a big fan of organisationCredit: YOUTUBE @AnthonyJoshua
      He encouraged viewers to change their sheets at least once a weekCredit: YOUTUBE @AnthonyJoshua
      The behind-the-scenes look offers an insight into what Joshua gets up to in his downtime – which includes his unusual washing habits.
      Joshua says in the video: “I wash my bed sheets twice a week.”
      He then points at the camera and says: “Leave your comments, how often do you wash your bed sheets?
      “If you don’t wash them (that often) that’s alright no one’s judging you…

      “But you should wash them at least once (a week)”
      Joshua then went on to open up about how he is feeling more grounded ahead of his expected bout with Whyte.
      He said: “This is the first time in a long time that I’m feeling settled.
      “Where for the last two to three years I’ve moved coaches and it’s been difficult because every coach has their own philosophy.
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      “So now I’m with Derrick James, it’s my second camp.
      “The first (camp) was just nine weeks so we had to get down to business straight away but now it’s my second camp and I’m able to express myself more.”
      Joshua will be hoping to overcome Whyte as he looks to build confidence ahead of a rumoured fight with Deontay Wilder in Suadi Arabia in December.
      Whyte and Joshua fought as amateurs in 2009 with Whyte knocking Joshua down on his way to a points victory.
      That started a feud which festered until the two fought as professionals in 2015.
      Joshua won the bout after a seventh round technical knockout.
      A well as a rematch with Whyte nearing agreement, Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn provided a positive update regarding Joshua and Wilder’s rumoured dust up in December.
      He told Boxing News: “Obviously with our meetings with Saudi on Friday, Thursday,
      “We’re in a really great place we virtually have a deal agreed in principle subject to a few final discussions.
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      “We’re meeting them again on Monday.
      “I think we’re in a good place but we want to fight on August 12th, and it’s important to his development and his momentum that he does and that’s still the plan.” More

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      Tyson Fury brands Anthony Joshua a ‘proper sausage’ after rival shows off unusual training method

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      TYSON FURY has reignited his war of words with Anthony Joshua after getting wind of his rival’s recent bizarre training session.Former two-time unified heavyweight champion Joshua is gearing up to take part in the second fight of his career rebuild on August 12.
      Anthony Joshua recently took a break from the heavy bag to hit a mattressCredit: SNAPCHAT GHOST (@AJBOXING)
      AJ drilled the mattress with several combinationsCredit: SNAPCHAT GHOST (@AJBOXING)
      It didn’t take long for Tyson Fury to take the mickey out of JoshuaCredit: INSTAGRAM@TYSONFURY
      Joshua, 33, has been hard at work in Texas under the watchful eye of new head trainer Derrick James ahead of his ring return.
      The Watford warrior recently lightened the load on his fists by hitting a mattress with several combinations.
      It didn’t take long for the clip to come to the attention of Fury, who didn’t hold back with his criticism.
      He commented: “Proper sausage.”

      Boxing fans were quick to respond to Fury’s taunt, with one saying: “Haha what a hilarious comment.”
      Another said: “Tyson is funny AF.”
      And another said: “Sausage.”
      One remarked: “Get up Tyson.”
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      Another chimed in: “These 2 better fight one day man!”
      Dillian Whyte also weighed in, chiming in: “Is mind is gone.”
      Joshua is on the brink of renewing his 14-year rivalry with Brixton banger Whyte, whom he first locked horns with as an amateur back in 2009.
      Negotiations over a professional rematch between the pair have been ongoing for the last month.
      And the fight moved a huge step closer to coming to fruition late last month when Team Joshua removed a rematch clause placed in the first contract sent to Whyte.
      Joshua will look to use Whyte to further build his confidence ahead of a December dust-up with former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder.

      And Promoter Eddie Hearn has claimed the deal for the long-time rivals to finally throw down is on the brink of being finalised.
      He told Boxing News: “Obviously with our meetings with Saudi on Friday, Thursday.
      “We’re in a really great place we virtually have a deal agreed in principle subject to a few final discussions.
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      “We’re meeting them again on Monday.
      “I think we’re in a good place but we want to fight on August 12th, and it’s important to his development and his momentum that he does and that’s still the plan.” More