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      Anthony Joshua warned against ‘stupid’ fight after ‘one of the worst performances’ of his career

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      BOXING legend Roy Jones Jr has warned Anthony Joshua against the “stupid” idea of fighting Tyson Fury next. AJ returned in April with victory over Jermaine Franklin in a performance criticised despite the shutout points verdict.
      Anthony Joshua during his fight with Jermaine FranklinCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      And Fury claimed he sent out an offer to his British rival for a fight in September – but Jones urged Joshua against it.
      He told Boxing News: “Why would anyone come off one of the worst performances they’ve had in a long time, and go and fight Tyson Fury? How much sense does that make?
      “Which one of us believes that, based off his last performance, that he would beat Tyson Fury? Who really thinks that?
      “You’ve got to get comfortable with your team first before you take a fight of that magnitude.
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      “He clearly doesn’t have it together with his new trainer yet, so to fight the top guy of the division before having it together with your trainer, how stupid would that be?
      “So no, you don’t put him in with Tyson Fury right now. Let him get comfortable with his new trainer first, then fight Tyson Fury.”
      Joshua, 33, is in talks to return against Dillian Whyte, 35, in a rematch of the fight he won by stoppage in 2015.
      But he also had a blockbuster in Saudi Arabia with Deontay Wilder, 37, in the pipeline for December.
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      It leaves Fury, 34, struggling to find a next opponent following failed talks to unify the belts against Oleksandr Usyk, 36.
      The historic first ever four-belt undisputed decider is still on the cards for December in the Middle East.
      But for now, Fury is seeking a WBC mandatory challenger in the summer to keep him active.
      WBC president Sulaiman told Sky Sports: “We have to take action. There are different options.
      “I will address this with the board of governors because already we’re entering June, and there’s no scenario.
      “That’s a possibility. If Wilder and Ruiz are not fighting for the final elimination, Joshua’s right there at No 3. That’s possible.
      “We have to go through a process. The WBC board of governors will make that decision.”
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      Jake Paul reveals date to rematch Tommy Fury and says Love Island star is worth more than what KSI is offering for fight

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      JAKE PAUL has revealed his timeframe to rematch Tommy Fury after hitting out at KSI’s fight offer. The YouTuber-turned boxer was beaten for the first time in February, losing a split-decision to Fury in Saudi Arabia.
      Tommy Fury beat Jake Paul on pointsCredit: Reuters
      KSI wants to fight Tommy Fury nextCredit: Getty
      But he snubbed a rematch to instead return on August 5 in Texas against ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 38.
      It has led rival KSI, 29, to instead focus on Fury, 24, with the pair now in talks to fight.
      But Paul, 26, hit out at KSI’s offer claiming it is only worth $1.5million (£1.2m) and instead urged Fury to rematch him in February.
      He tweeted: “I elevated Tommy, my son is now worth a lot more than the $1.5M offers you making. Tommy, February we run it back.”
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      KSI returned in May against millionaire nightclub tycoon and 9-0 boxer Joe Fournier, 40.
      But it ended in controversy after an accidental but illegal elbow knocked Fournier out.
      The result was later overturned from a KO to a no-contest.
      But after facing off with Fury in the ring afterwards, KSI is out to fight the 2019 Love Islander next.
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      And he teased that an offer has been sent but not agreed to.
      KSI tweeted: “What you waiting for @tommytntfury?
      “Sign the damn contract and let me show you the difference between me and that fraud who only wins against retired mma pensioners.”
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      Tyson Fury to be given take it or leave it offer ‘very soon’ for ‘biggest fight of his career’ in December comeback

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      TYSON Fury is to be given a take it or leave it offer “very soon” for the “biggest fight of his career”.The Gypsy King will be presented with the chance to make a return to the boxing ring in December of this year.
      Tyson Fury is set to receive a take it or leave it fight offer ‘very soon’Credit: Getty
      Fury has not fought since the end of 2022, when he beat Derek Chisora via a 10th round TKO in London.
      Talks over potential bouts with Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk have since stalled, with Fury taunting both his rivals on social media.
      However, a fight with Usyk to crown the undisputed heavyweight world champion could be back on the cards.
      That is after the Ukrainian signed with Saudi Arabian organisation Skills Challenge Entertainment.

      The organisation previously worked with Usyk for his rematch with Joshua.
      They are also behind plans for a one-night event featuring Fury vs Usyk and Joshua vs Deontay Wilder in December.
      Usyk’s signing has prompted his promoter Alex Krassyuk to reveal he will make one final offer to Fury.
      He told IFL TV: “According to my knowledge [Fury] will receive a formal written offer very soon and it will be Tyson’s decision whether to take it or leave it.
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      “We’ve done everything possible to make this fight happen and the ball is on Tyson’s side.
      “It’s an offer to take it or leave it.
      “If you take it then you have the biggest fight of your career. If you hesitate or try to trade out something or try to swing around, it shows that you’re not serious.
      “And you have to relinquish the belt and retire, not for one month or one week, as you used to retire recently, but probably forever.”
      The news that Fury could still take on Usyk this year will delight boxing fans after months of failed talks over the fight.
      Earlier this week there had been suggestions his next fight could be a fourth meeting with Wilder in a mandatory title defence, much to the annoyance of fans.
      Oleksandr Usyk’s promoter Alex Krassyuk will make an offer to Tyson FuryCredit: INSTAGRAM@ALEX.KRASSYUK More

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      Anthony Joshua passionately defended by ex-opponent Oleksandr Usyk who says critics ‘have no right’ to judge

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      OLEKSANDR USYK passionately spoke out in defence of Anthony Joshua. Usyk handed Joshua consecutive defeats, the second of which forced AJ into a bizarre post-fight rant.
      Anthony Joshua twice lost to Oleksandr UsykCredit: Reuters
      But the British superstar returned with a victory in April, beating Jermaine Franklin over 12 rounds.
      The performance drew criticism with the likes of Carl Froch and Johnny Nelson joining fans in questioning Joshua’s mindset.
      But ex-opponent Usyk has leapt to AJ’s defence, telling Boxing King Media: “I think he just needs a little more time to recover.
      “He’s a great fighter and a great personality. And who are those people who judge him? Who are the judges?
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      “Have they ever entered the ring? Have they ever trained and felt that pain? They have no right to say so.
      “If you want to talk about a fighter, you have to at least once in your life get into the ring and have a sparring session.
      “At least for one round, for three minutes. Then you will have the right.”
      Usyk, 36, is set to face WBA mandatory challenger Daniel Dubois, 25, next after his promoters won the purse bids for an August 26 bout.
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      Meanwhile Joshua, 33, is in talks to return against Dillian Whyte, 35, on August 12 in a rematch after his 2015 stoppage win.
      It comes with AJ also in line for a December blockbuster in the Middle East against Deontay Wilder, 37.
      Although Hearn has revealed no offer from backers in the Saudi Arabia has come through, with their current attention on Whyte.
      Anthony Joshua is in talks to rematch Dillian WhyteCredit: MATCHROOM BOXING More

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      Boxing fans fear Deontay Wilder will ‘gas out’ in next fight after footage of training emerges

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      DEONTAY WILDER’s latest training footage has left some boxing fans adamant he’ll be huffing and puffing in his next fight.The Bronze Bomber hasn’t set foot inside the ring since last October but is ramping up training ahead of a potential blockbuster bout in December.
      Deontay Wilder is gearing up to return to the ring for a blockbuster showdownCredit: GETTY
      The Bronze Bomber has been hard at work in the gym but fight fans are concerned about his cardioCredit: INSTAGRAM@MALIKKINGSCOTT
      Wilder has been preparing for his latest outing at the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas under the watchful eye of head trainer Malik Scott.
      A recent clip of Scott putting the former WBC heavyweight champion through his paces started doing the rounds on social media this week and sparked concerns from fight fans.
      One tweeted: “My worry for Wilder is that he gets tired quickly.
      “Early KO or risk getting gassed out before the end of the 12th round.”
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      Another said: “Stiff.”
      And another said: “Wilder needs to run for conditioning, not box.”
      One remarked: “Honestly they need to train him to switch his style up.”
      Another chimed in: “If only someone could teach him how to move well and find a bit of balance he’d carry such a threat.
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      “But the way he on he’s he looks like he could fall over at any point.”
      A long-awaited grudge match with rival Anthony Joshua is on the cards for Wilder, who hasn’t fought since his brutal KO of Robert Helenius.
      The showdown, which is still very much in the works, is expected to land in Saudi Arabia.
      Wilder and Joshua, 37 and 33 respectively, were due to throw down five years ago when they held all the heavyweight hardware.

      But Wilder ended up fighting Tyson Fury – who he had three epic bouts with – Dominic Brezeale and Luis Ortiz.
      Although their feud has simmered in recent years, Wilder is still very much excited at the prospect of facing AJ.
      He told iFL TV: ‘We got a lot of different options right now at this moment in time. Joshua, everybody.
      “I think a lot of people is going to get that dream fight everyone wants to see.” More

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      Busty ring girl Apollonia Llewellyn gets marriage proposals as she bares all her curves in very risque cut-out outfit

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      BUSTY ring girl Apollonia Llewellyn received marriage proposals from fans.That’s after baring all her curves in a very risqué outfit.
      Fans proposed to Apollonia Llewellyn after she wore a skimpy dress in Las VegasCredit: Instagram
      The Misfits ring girl has amassed a loyal following onlineCredit: Instagram
      The 23-year-old stunner from Leeds has been living the jet-set lifestyle recently.
      Apollonia first sunned herself on Mykonos, taking in all the sights of the beach.
      And she then jetted to the United States, with glamorous Miami her destination.
      Apollonia later continued her Stateside adventure with a trip to Las Vegas.
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      But she shows no signs of slowing down.
      Apollonia returned to Sin City for another night on the tiles this week.
      The beauty has amassed a loyal army of followers after finding fame with KSI’s Misfits.
      But she has never left them empty-handed, instead leaving little to the imagination with an array of X-rated snaps.
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      Blonde beauty Apollonia hails from LeedsCredit: Instagram
      She is living the jet-set lifestyleCredit: Instagram / @apolloniallewellyn
      Apollonia often posts saucy pictures to social mediaCredit: https://www.instagram.com/apolloniallewellyn/
      And Apollonia’s latest effort did not disappoint.
      She left fans breathless as she popped on a very risqué cut-out dress, almost baring all her curves in the process.
      Apollonia captioned the image: “Vegas nights.”
      And fans went wild her upload, with one even proposing.
      A supporter said: “Please marry me.”
      Another declared: “You look phenomenal.”
      One noted: “Looking very beautiful Apollonia.”
      Another added: “Love you so much you look amazing.”
      Apollonia is not shy when it comes to the cameraCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
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      OnlyFans star Elle Brooke tells Piers Morgan her mum is ‘supportive’ of her porn empire… and even WORKS for her

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      AN OnlyFans favourite has told Piers Morgan how her mother is “supportive” her porn career, even sharing that she’s on her “payroll”.Elle Brooke, 25, hit back at the chat show host’s assumption that her parents must be “disappointed”, instead revealing her mum does behind the scenes work for her.
      Elle Brooke told Piers Morgan that her mum works for porn empireCredit: YouTube / TalkTV
      She successfully fended off his remarks, saying her ‘family are fine’ with her x-rated jobCredit: YouTube / TalkTV
      The mega successful OnlyFans creator knows how to cause a storm and that includes a chat showCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
      The model-turned-boxer fiercely defended her decision to make a career out of adult content creation to Piers Morgan on his latest Uncensored show.
      The Sun columnist had been surprised to learn she had given up a law degree to make porn.
      “I saw how much money people were earning and thought ‘hey, I can do that to’, and turns out I am pretty good at getting my clothes off – this is the career for me,” she explained.
      “I’m good at what I do.”
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      Morgan then turned his attention to what her family thought of her unconventional career, asking whether they were “incredibly disappointed” that she decided to “pack it all in to take your clothes off for perfect strangers on OnlyFans”.
      The adult star confidently responded: “Piers, my dad is dead and my mum is on my payroll – my family are fine”.
      Elle then further explained her stark revelation, clarifying that her mum did not do anything “rude” but worked “behind the scenes”, mostly doing admin.
      Morgan asks: “So, she loves you doing this?”
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      “She doesn’t praise it at the pub saying ‘my daughter does OnlyFans’, but she is supportive and knows I’m over 18 and that I can do what the hell I want,” the blonde beauty replies.
      After being quizzed on what her future kids might thing of her x-rated career, Elle laughs it off cooly saying: “they can cry in a Ferrari”.
      The model, who has 743k Instagram followers, certainly isn’t afraid of a fight and has even taken the influencer boxing world by storm recently.
      She’s been traded some of her camera time for boxing gloves since last year, and has won 3-0 in matches.
      Brooke’s ventures to the ring have not only boosted her confidence, they have also boosted her bank balance by landing her additional subscribers to her OnlyFans account.
      She’s also keen to send hearts racing by donning footy outfits and has taken to be called “Man City’s sexiest fan”.
      She dazzled her fans back in May when her beloved team were crowned Premier League champions.
      This week, the cheeky model begged TikTok not to ban her after teasing a “naked clip” on the platform.
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      No stranger to posting raunchy content, Elle shared a video of hiding behind a towel with her 2.3million followers, which sent her fans wild.
      She also sent her fans into a frenzy recently when she played a daring game of spin the bottle.
      The sexy model has now set her sights of a boxing careerCredit: @kingpynboxing
      Elle is also a die-hard Man City fanCredit: Instagram / @thedumbledong
      Piers was curious to learn of how the law school dropout became an OnlyFans sensationCredit: YouTube / TalkTV More

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      Watch Logan Paul TAP OUT to Israel Adesanya in training session after announcing Prime sponsorship with UFC champ

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      LOGAN PAUL tapped out in a submission to Israel Adesanya – just after signing the UFC champion to his Prime drink. The YouTube, crossover boxing and WWE star linked up with Adesanya and Alexander Volkanovski for a training session in Puerto Rico.
      Logan Paul tapped out in a submission to Israel Adesanya
      And Paul found himself in some bother after Adesanya locked in a triangle choke, forcing the American to tap out.
      That was after the New Zealander, 33, and UFC featherweight king Volkanovski, 34, penned a deal with Paul and KSI’s Prime.
      Paul had fans stunned at his body transformation after posing for a picture with the pair of UFC champs.
      He has always been in good shape having wrestled at a good level in high school.
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      But he truly transformed his body when turning to boxing in 2018 to fight online rival KSI, which ended in a draw.
      They then went professional a year later for their rematch, which KSI won by split-decision.
      The two are now good friends and business partners following the launch of their drinks company Prime.
      Paul, 28, has boxed once since when he took American legend Floyd Mayweather the distance in their exhibition bout in June 2021.
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      The American was due to return to the ring in January but a knee injury while wrestling for the WWE left him sidelined.
      Paul last wrestled at WrestleMania 39, losing to Seth Rollins and it was later revealed his WWE contract was extended.
      But he has also teased another boxing match after recovering from his knee injury.
      Israel Adesanya, Logan Paul and Alexander VolkanovskiCredit: @loganpaul More