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      I sparred Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk but none of them are hardest-hitting heavyweight

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      HAVING sparred against Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, Fabio Wardley knows a thing or two about heavy hitters. However, he reckons none of them hit harder than Dillian Whyte.
      Fabio Wardley has revealed who packs the heaviest punch in the heavyweight divisionCredit: PA
      Dillian Whyte is famed for his left hookCredit: DAVE THOMPSON/MATCHROOM
      Whyte is the only one of the quartet not to have won a heavyweight world title outright – holding the interim WBC title twice between 2019 and 2022 – but according Wardley, he packs the heaviest punch.
      Speaking to talkSPORT, Wardley lifted the lid on his sparring sessions against some of the best boxers in the heavyweight division.
      He said: “To date, I’ve ticked most of them off now.
      “I’ve done Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury, Dillian Whyte, Oleksandr Usyk, Filip Hrgovic, Derek Chisora.
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      “All the big names and top ten guys, I’ve ticked them all off, which is something I’m quite happy with and I’m thankful to them for giving me that opportunity.
      “I’ve done more rounds with some than others.
      “Like with Joshua I’ve only done maybe ten rounds in total, whereas with Hrgovic I spent about a month in Miami with him training and when you spend more time with someone there’s more opportunity for them to land some sweeter shots.
      “But, the single time I’ve been hit the hardest is Dillian Whyte I think when he’s caught me with that quick check left hook a few times and it catches you by surprise.”
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      15-0-0 star Wardley has been guided in his pro career by Whyte, who has been his manager since 2018.
      Wardley’s next bout is pencilled in for Saturday on the undercard for the clash between Joshua and Jermaine Franklin.
      The 28-year-old Ipswich fighter will be facing off with Michael Polite Coffie for the WBA Continental title.
      Credit: SUNSPORT
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      Jake Paul linked with ‘world’s hottest speed skater’ Jutta Leerdam after split from model ex-girlfriend Julia Rose

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      JAKE PAUL may have suffered his first boxing defeat to Tommy Fury after splitting with model Julia Rose.But the American looks to be getting over both setbacks after being linked with the “world’s hottest speed skater” Jutta Leerdam.
      Jake Paul is being linked to ‘world’s hottest speed skater’ Jutta LeerdamCredit: Getty
      Paul split with model Julia Rose in DecemberCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Jutta is a world champ in her sportCredit: Instagram / @uttaleerdam
      Paul split with long-term girlfriend Julia late last year.
      And he flew solo as he was beaten on points by Fury in Saudi Arabia.
      But according to De Telegraaf, Paul has found love again with Dutch beauty Jutta.
      The 23-year-old is a star of the speed skating world.
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      In December she won a gold medal at the ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Calgary.
      Jutta took first place in the 1000m race, her FOURTH consecutive top finish in the event.
      She boasts a massive 3million followers on Instagram.
      And Jutta is now said to be dating Paul after the pair were apparently seen together at an event in Miami.
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      The Dutch beauty sizzles in her online snapsCredit: Instagram / @uttaleerdam
      Jutta and Paul met via InstagramCredit: Instagram
      The pair were spotted together in MiamiCredit: instagram
      Jutta took gold in the ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Calgary.Credit: Getty
      A source told De Telegraaf: “They’ve been in contact with each other for months. It originated through Instagram.
      “Jutta was already in Miami a few weeks ago… She is now back in Miami for a Jake Paul show.
      “Then she returns home without him.”
      Jutta herself was in a relationship with fellow speed-skater Koe Verweij until last summer.
      Speaking in December, she said: “I’m having fun, although I’m not the type to stay single for the rest of my life.
      “It’s fine for now but in the end I like to really build a relationship with someone.
      “I still have a lot of love to give.”
      She has won her 1000m event four times in a rowCredit: Getty
      Jutta is a star name in the skating worldCredit: Rex
      Jutta and Paul are said to have linked up in the StatesCredit: instagram
      Jutta is helping Paul get over his Tommy Fury defeatCredit: Instagram / @uttaleerdam
      Jutta has since jetted back home from AmericaCredit: Instagram / @uttaleerdam More

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      I had dreams of boxing for England but my life of crime put me in a Thai prison where I slept next to a dead body

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      THIS former boxer dreamed of representing England on the global stage.But a life of crime saw him put behind bars in Thailand — where he ended up sleeping next to a dead body.
      Billy Moore dreamed of boxing for England before ending up behind barsCredit: AFP
      Moore ended up sharing a cell with a dead body when he was jailed in ThailandCredit: AFP
      Billy Moore hails from Liverpool and was once a promising schoolboy fighter.
      The bruiser won most of his 16 bouts, leading to dreams of boxing for England while pursuing a career in the army.
      But Moore ended up spiralling into a life of crime with burglary and drug-related offences.
      And his first stint behind bars came when he was just 17 years old.
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      Moore then left Merseyside in 2005 for a new life in Thailand.
      He spent his time teaching and boxing, and even got a gig as a stuntman for Hollywood film Rambo 4.
      However, Moore soon found himself on the wrong side of the law again.
      And he spent a total of 11 years behind bars in Thailand for crimes including handling stolen goods.
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      Moore wrote a book about his experience called A Prayer Before Dawn, which became a move in 2017.
      And he has now opened up on his horrific first night in a Thai prison, which included having to sleep next to a corpse.
      Moore told LadBible: “That [dead body] was my first introduction to 309, which is the newcomers’ cell.
      “When I went in, on a Friday, I was told to sleep in the far corner, and in the corner was a body that was just lying still with a sheet over his face.
      “And I was under the influence of drugs as well, I was quite heavily sedated, but I knew something wasn’t right.
      “The guy next to me had died earlier on in the day, but because it was a Thai bank holiday they couldn’t move him until after the weekend.
      “So he was just left in there for three days.” More

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      How can I watch DAZN as a TV channel?

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA will make his boxing return on SATURDAY against Jermaine Franklin live on DAZN.The former world heavyweight champion left his TV partnership with Sky for DAZN in June 2022.
      Anthony Joshua and Jermaine Franklin face offCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
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      Joshua’s deal with DAZN is a multi-year, multi-fight pact for two fights a year.
      The Watford-born boxer made his DAZN UK PPV debut in his second bout with Oleksandr Usyk back in August 2022.
      How can I watch DAZN as a TV channel?
      On March 23, DAZN launched their first TV channel on Sky known as DAZN 1 HD.
      The channel will show a 24/7 schedule of live and catch-up content including 50-plus fights a year.
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      Boxing superstars on DAZN include Anthony Joshua, Canelo Alvarez, Katie Taylor and Ryan Garcia.
      Here are all the details you need to watch the DAZN TV channel:

      DAZN will be on Sky channel 429 in the UK and Ireland.
      To access the channel, you will need a DAZN subscription which will also give you access to the DAZN app which is available to download for free onto your mobile or tablet.
      DAZN subscriptions start from £9.99 a month or £99 per year.

      Can I live stream DAZN?

      Yes! the DAZN is available for free on Apple and Android devices.
      It also supports Xbox, Playstation and Amazon Fire TV stick.
      Monthly prices start from £9.99, or you can pay annually for £99.

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      What has Anthony Joshua said about DAZN?
      Anthony Joshua said: “DAZN is working really hard to take sports broadcasting to new levels and bring fans closer to the action than ever before.
      “It’s a huge element of why I wanted to commit my long-term future to the platform.
      “The launch of DAZN 1 HD on channel 429 will make it even easier for fans to access my return to the ring on Saturday 1 April against Jermaine Franklin. 
      “Make sure you tune in for a spectacular night of boxing.” More

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      Anthony Joshua claims he would beat Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson in boxing AND wrestling

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has claimed he would defeat Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson in a boxing clash AND a wrestling match.The former heavyweight world champion takes on Jermaine Franklin on Saturday.
      Anthony Joshua joked he could beat Dwayne Johnson in boxing and wrestlingCredit: PA
      ‘The Rock’ has not fought in WWE since 2019Credit: Getty
      Ahead of the fight he sat down for a Q&A with two kids for DAZN.
      He was asked a range of questions, revealing the celebrity he would most like to date is Beyonce, and suggested he would likely work in construction if he did not take up boxing.
      Next he was asked who would win if he face off against the Rock, in both boxing and wrestling.
      AJ smiled cheekily and replied: “100 per cent me.
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      “You’ve got to have belief in yourself.”
      Joshua, 33, makes his return to the O2 Arena this weekend for his first fight on British soil since his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in September 2021.
      And the Brit is well aware this could be his final bout if he loses, but he is confident of success after working under new trainer Derrick James.
      Meanwhile Johnson, 50, has not fought in WWE since 2019.
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      He was once the dominant force in the sport before quitting in 2004 to focus on his acting career.
      Johnson topped the highest-paid actors list in 2016, 2019 and 2020 and decided to officially retire from wrestling in 2019 after making a return in 2014.
      Last year he featured in films such as Black Adam and DC League of Super-Pets, and he stars in Red One which is due for release later this year, which may mean his fighting career is over. More

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      Anthony Joshua poses on the red carpet alongside Love Islanders & pop stars ahead of comeback fight vs Jermaine Franklin

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA got the red carpet treatment to kickstart the week of his comeback fight. The stars came out in support of AJ, who returns on Saturday at the O2 Arena against Jermaine Franklin.
      Anthony Joshua ahead of his return fightCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Jermaine Franklin poses on the red carpetCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Olivia Hawkins and Rosie Seabrook pose for picturesCredit: Getty
      Pop star Talia Storm stuns in redCredit: Getty
      Joshua, 33, came face to face with American Franklin, 29, just days before he looks to revive his career in the must-win comeback bout.
      The two-time heavyweight champion posed for pictures and answered questions ahead of his return.
      Love Islanders Luca Bish, Liam Reardon and Olivia Hawkins all took to the carpet for snaps.
      And pop stars Talia Storm and Bugzy Malone – a huge fight fan – were also snapped at the event.
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      Boxers Maisey Rose Courtney and Skye Nicolson looked glamorous on the carpet while cruiserweight contender Cheavon Clarke also made an appearance.
      Fresh off winning The Apprentice, former amateur boxer and entrepreneur Marnie Swindells posed in all pink.
      Joshua will enter the ring this weekend knowing it could be his last big fight.
      He lost and failed to regain his WBA, IBF and WBO world titles in a pair of defeats to Oleksandr Usyk, 36.
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      Rapper Bugzy Malone is a huge fight fanCredit: Getty
      Boxers Maisey Rose Courtney and Skye NicolsonCredit: Getty
      Unbeaten cruiserweight boxer Cheavon ClarkeCredit: Getty
      Love Island star Liam Reardon on the red carpetCredit: Getty
      Apprentice winner and ex-amateur boxer Marnie SwindellsCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
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      Joshua, working under new trainer Derrick James, needs a polished win to get back in the mix with top heavyweights like Tyson Fury, 34.
      And he agrees with promoter Eddie Hearn that this is his last chance of a rebuild.
      Joshua said: “I think Eddie’s right. Because how long can this run go on for, three or four years? And you know how quick time goes.
      “We’re saying this now and we can look back in two years, three years, and be like f***ing hell where’s the time gone?
      “So, if I was going to do another run after this, you’re talking about fighting into my forties and I believe boxing is a young man’s sport.
      “It takes a real solid character like Bernard Hopkins, George Foreman, Wladimir Klitschko or Alexander Povetkin to go on into their forties.
      “But this is a run I want to make successful and then, hopefully, go out on top.”
      Anthony Joshua, promoter Eddie Hearn and Jermaine FranklinCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing More

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      Tyson Fury told he MUST beat Anthony Joshua to be considered ‘the number one heavyweight of modern era’ by ex-champ

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      TYSON FURY has been told he MUST beat Anthony Joshua to truly be considered the best of his era. The Gypsy King currently reigns as the undefeated WBC, Ring and Lineal heavyweight champion.
      Tyson Fury has been told he must beat Anthony Joshua to be considered the bestCredit: Getty
      Anthony Joshua ahead of his return fight with Jermaine FranklinCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      And with marquee wins over Deontay Wilder, 37, and Wladimir Klitschko, 47, he is widely regarded as the division’s No1.
      But the chance to put that beyond any doubt in an undisputed title decider with Oleksandr Usyk, 36, was KO’d after talks broke down.
      It was a repeat of 2021 when Fury, 34, and Joshua, 33, failed in attempting to put all four belts on the line for the first time in heavyweight history.
      But ex-European super-bantamweight champion Spencer Oliver wants to see the British superstars finally settle the score.
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      He told talkSPORT: “I think fighting AJ is the biggest fight out there [for Fury], I think it’s the biggest fight in the heavyweight division right now, that is the one.
      “AJ vs Fury is a fight we’ve all wanted to see and it’s a huge fight and I think that’s a fight that [Fury] would like, because it’s all about legacy.
      “To cement your legacy in the modern era you have to box everybody and AJ is a huge name in that heavyweight division.
      “So, Fury needs that name on his record if he wants to be known as the number one heavyweight of this modern era.
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      “I think it’s a fight that would whet his appetite even more than Usyk.”
      Joshua returns on Saturday at the O2 Arena against Jermaine Franklin, 29, off the back of consecutive losses to Usyk.
      And after talks to unify the belts collapsed, promoter Eddie Hearn wants to capitalise by at last pitting AJ against Fury if he beats Franklin.
      Tyson Fury facing off with Oleksandr UsykCredit: REUTERS More

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      Carl Froch reveals where Anthony Joshua ranks among top heavyweights as he says shock loss ‘took his soul’

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has been ranked outside the top three heavyweights in the world by Carl Froch. Joshua returns on Saturday against Jermaine Franklin following back-to-back defeats to Oleksandr Usyk in the space of 11 months.
      Carl Froch ranks Anthony Joshua outside the top three heavyweightsCredit: AFP
      Anthony Joshua was disconsolate after defeat to Andy Ruiz JrCredit: Reuters
      But it was actually AJ’s first ever loss, to Andy Ruiz Jr in June 2019, which Froch believes took the most toll on his career.
      The former super-middleweight world champion rated his top five heavyweights in the world, putting Joe Joyce, 37, at No5.
      But just behind him was Joshua, 33, as retired Froch, 45, explained his decision to leave AJ out of the top three.
      He said on his YouTube channel: “I think he has had a great career. It started off brilliantly, he beat Dillian Whyte, showed tenacity and aggression.
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      “To then climb off the canvas against Wladimir Klitschko at Wembley, that was an amazing win.
      “From then he went on and on before unfortunately losing against Andy Ruiz Jr.
      “That loss took a part of his soul, destroyed him and made him nervous.
      “He got a win in the rematch and outboxed him but it wasn’t a performance that convinced me he believes in himself.
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      “He was fighting scared, on his back foot.”
      Joshua is fighting to save his career against Franklin, 29, as Froch added: “He has got to find his feet.
      “We all expect him to beat Franklin next but let’s see how he does it before we make too much judgement.”
      Froch finished off his list with Deontay Wilder, 37, at three, Usyk, 36, second and Tyson Fury, 34, leading the way.
      Tyson Fury facing off with Oleksandr UsykCredit: REUTERS More