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      UFC chief Dana White claimed rapper 50 Cent kick-started negotiations for Conor McGregor’s fight with Floyd Mayweather

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      RAPPER 50 Cent kick-started the negotiations for Floyd Mayweather to fight UFC legend Conor McGregor.The two mavericks met in a blockbuster crossover bout in August 2017, with Money Mayweather winning by 10th round stoppage.
      50 Cent kick-started the negotiations for Floyd Mayweather to fight Conor McGregorCredit: Getty – Contributor
      UFC boss Dana White helped promote the 2017 crossover eventCredit: USA TODAY Sports
      It marked an end to months of build-up and trash-talking between the pair, with the event gripping both fighting codes.
      But UFC president Dana White revealed a chance meeting with 50 Cent – a long-time friend of Mayweather’s – was the catalyst for the super-fight taking place.
      White told ESPN: “When the demand is there. I felt the demand for McGregor vs Mayweather, felt it, I knew it would be big, so we started talking.
      “I bumped into 50 Cent in New York, and he said, ‘Floyd wants to fight your boy.’ I said, ‘My boy who?’
      “He’s like, ‘The Irish kid.’ And I’m like, ‘He’ll kill him,’ because I’m thinking MMA.
      “He said, ‘We’ll box him.’ I said, ‘You guys are crazy.’
      “He said, ‘He’s serious. I’ll call him right now.’

      “And then that’s how it all really got started. And then everywhere I went, it was all anybody asked me about.
      “Then once I started to really feel it, that’s when I started to take it serious, and I made an offer.”
      After Mayweather beat McGregor on the Irishman’s boxing debut he officially retired from the sport.
      He returned at the end of 2018 for an exhibition bout against Japanese kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa in Tokyo.
      The now 46-year-old announced he was ‘coming out of retirement in 2020’ to work on a ‘spectacular event’ with White in 2021.
      UFC boss White revealed: “We both started talking. The easiest way to explain it to you is Floyd and I both feel that we add value to each other, and we’re going to figure something out.
      “Some things have to play out, and then I’m going to start talking to [Mayweather’s advisor Al] Haymon maybe this summer and then I’ll have something for Floyd in the fall.
      “We can do some crossover stuff here or we can do something in boxing.
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      “Our last experience, Floyd was actually pretty easy to deal with. Haymon is incredible to deal with.
      “Floyd and I got a handshake deal at the basketball game, and we’ll get the rest figured out.”
      However, since that claiom Mayweather has fought exhibitions against Logan Paul, Don Moore, Mikuru Asakura, Deji Olatunji and most recently Aaron Chalmers at the O2 Arena in London.
      Mayweather claimed he is coming out of retirement to work with WhiteCredit: Splash News More

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      Muhammad Ali’s grandson follows in footsteps as MMA star debuts in Las Vegas over 40 years after icon’s last title fight

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      BIAGGIO ALI WALSH debuts in Las Vegas over 40 years after his grandad’s last title fight – and does so ready to leave a mark of his own.The lightweight amateur MMA prospect, 24, heads into his second bout with the Professional Fighters League on Friday.
      Biaggio Ali Walsh is the grandson of Muhammad Ali
      Muhammad Ali lost to Larry Holmes in 1980Credit: Getty – Contributor
      But it will be his first in Vegas, where his grandfather Muhammad Ali found so much success.
      It was at the Caesars Palace in 1980 that Ali last challenged for the heavyweight title – losing to Larry Holmes.
      And over four decades later, grandson Biaggio works security shifts at the famous hotel, daydreaming of following in his grandad’s footsteps.
      He said: “I work at Caesars Palace, I work at one of the nightclubs out there.
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      “When I’m there, sometimes it crosses my mind like, ‘Wow, my grandfather fought here. It’s a very historical place in the boxing world.
      “Sometimes I do feel that. Vegas is obviously the fight capital of the world, it’s my hometown, it’s where I grew up.
      “I was born in Chicago but I moved here when I was six. So I grew up here in Vegas and to be able to fight in Vegas is awesome.
      “I didn’t think it would come this soon, I thought to myself, ‘When can I fight in Vegas? When can my friends and my local co-workers even come to my fights?’
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      “And it’s happening now, so I’m super grateful, super blessed that I get to have this opportunity so soon.”
      Biaggio – whose 22-year-old brother Nico is an unbeaten boxer – signed to the PFL last year.
      The promotion is MMA’s only seasonal format, consisting of qualification and knockout rounds.
      Points are earned per method of victory and the top four in each division progress into the last four stages.
      From there it is win-or-go-home, culminating in a finale fight with a $1million cheque and title belt on the line.
      Biaggio, not yet a professional, has hopes to one day enter the league but for now focuses on justifying his prime-time undercard spot.
      He said: “There’s a lot of pro fighters that don’t get this kind of opportunity.
      “So yeah, of course that pressure is there but I am looking to show people that I do have talent, I am born for this.
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      “So yeah, I do have something to prove but what makes diamonds is pressure. So bring on all the pressure in the world, I don’t care.”
      Biaggio Ali Walsh with Muhammad Ali
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      Boxing legend Carl Froch doubles down on flat Earth theory and gives bizarre reason why

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      BOXING legend Carl Froch has reiterated his remarkable belief that the Earth is flat.Last year, the former unified super-middleweight world champion revealed he was a flat Earther and labelled space agency NASA as “fake”.
      Carl Froch has claimed yet again that the Earth is flatCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Now he has furthered his bizarre argument by putting a strange theory to ex-boxer Matthew Macklin and broadcaster Andy Clarke.
      Speaking on the Macklin’s Take podcast, he was asked whether he really thinks the earth is flat.
      To which Froch, 45, replied: “Here’s the problem. I’ve tried to prove – and I challenge anybody listening to this – prove that the Earth is spherical. Prove that it’s round. Prove that it’s actually a globe.”
      Macklin then responded: “All I know is that when Michael Conlan was boxing in Brisbane, we left LA and flew west and 12 hours later we were in Brisbane.
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      “So I don’t see how the world can possibly be flat.”
      Froch then confusingly added: “I could get a piece of A4 paper, write down the centre of the flat Earth – which is the North Pole – and write down the ice wall – which is right down the south side – all the way around the circumference of the flat Earth, and you would circumnavigate and you’d get from where you just said [LA] to where you just said [Brisbane] in the same flight path.
      “Next question.”
      This is not the first time Froch has spoken in depth about his wacky theory.
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      In December, the ex-boxer told the Pound for Pound with Jake Wood and Spencer Oliver podcast: “The Earth is flat, 100 per cent.
      “There’s no proof of the Earth’s curvature and this fake space agency Nasa use CGI images and every one is different.
      “I’m looking at them thinking, ‘Hang on a minute, they’re like cartoons’.
      “When someone like Richard Branson goes up there and starts doing chartered flights… and you can look back on Earth and see the Earth’s curvature, I’ll believe the Earth is a globe.”
      Froch, who retired in 2015 after winning 33 of his 35 fights, has also claimed in the past that the moon landing in July 1969 was faked.
      Froch knocked out George Groves in the final fight of his career in 2014Credit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      KSI visits mosque and speaks to imam after using vile racial slur in now-deleted YouTube video

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      YOUTUBE star KSI has visited a mosque to apologise after using the word ‘p***’ in one of his videos.The influencer, real name Olajide William Olatunji, said there was “no excuse” for using the slur which he said deeply hurt South Asian communities.
      KSI made the word ‘p***’ during a Countdown skit on Sidemen SundayCredit: Ruckas
      KSI said there was ‘no excuse’ for using the slur which he said deeply hurt South Asian communitiesCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The incident came as the star took part in a ‘Countdown challenge’ stunt with a group of influencers called The Sidemen.
      They were asked to come up with a nine-letter word just like the hit daytime English and maths quiz show.
      The letters O,I,A,K,P,V,Z,U and B appeared on the screen during the Sidemen Sunday segment before KSI was asked to form a word.
      He said: “We need points and I don’t mean this maliciously but the word p***.”
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      Fellow hosts Chunkz and Filly fell about laughing at KSI’s answer, while he jokingly said “sorry”.
      But the slur sparked fury among fans and famous faces who blasted the influencer – who has 12.7 million Instagram followers – for “dehumanising brown people”.
      BBC presenter Bobby Friction posted: “I had this racial slur thrown at me & got physical beats by racists for my entire childhood.
      “Genuinely upset that KSI (a guy my children love) did this & thought it was funny.
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      “The rest of them laughing can go f*** themselves too. People dehumanising brown people like it normal.”
      Meanwhile renowned health presenter Dr Ranj Singh blasted the internet sensation saying: “I’m not just upset, I’m disgusted.”
      Teacher and broadcaster Mehreen Baig added the comments and reaction was “horrifically disappointing from KSI and his crew”.
      The video has since been deleted.
      KSI – whose YouTube videos have clocked up over 11 billion views – issued a grovelling apology on Twitter following Sunday’s incident.
      ‘CAUSED A LOT OF HURT’
      He repeated his apology ahead of his fight with Joe Fournier at a boxing weigh in press conference on Wednesday.
      He said: “I want to take this opportunity to offer my deepest and most sincere apologies for my words and actions.
      “In a recent video I used a racial term that is offensive to so, so many especially in the south Asian community.
      “There are no excuses for what I said and I recognise that I’ve caused a lot of hurt and disappointment to so many people that look up to me, and my ignorance has only reinforced the negative stereotypes that have existed for way too long in this country.
      “I want to express my heartfelt regret for what I said and I want you to know I am genuinely ashamed and deeply sorry for any pain or suffering I have caused.
      “I realise my words have consequences and as a public figure I have a responsibility to use my platform for good rather than perpetuating discrimination and this week I have failed to do this.”
      It came as KSI was filmed talking to an imam at a mosque in Bradford, who told onlookers how the boxer was visiting to learn, with KSI saying he wanted to “educate himself”.
      He will take a break from social media following the slur.
      A statement from The Sidemen posted on Twitter said the video “was completely unacceptable and inexcusable” adding “the fact the incident was made light of on the show was wrong and compounded the hurt”.
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      The group said they have been left “truly ashamed” by their actions. More

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      Elle Brooke and AnEsonGib’s next fights thrown into CHAOS as promotion Kingpyn’s boxing license is suspended

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      ELLE BROOKE and AnEsonGib’s upcoming fights are in major doubt as promoters Kingpyn have seen their license suspended.Both influencers were set to compete on the “High Stakes” show at the OVO Arena Wembley on April 22 – put on by promoters Kingpyn.
      Elle Brooke won her last fight back in JanuaryCredit: PA
      AnEsonGib is another big name scheduled to feature on the April billCredit: Getty
      Brooke and Gib were among the eight men and eight women set to compete in a host of quarter-final match-ups on the bill.
      The victors of each contest will then advance through to the semi-finals on June 3.
      And the finals are scheduled for August 5.
      But now all three shows face being axed after the Professional Boxing Association announced they had withdrawn their sanctioning of the event.
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      They also confirmed Kingpyn’s promotional license had been suspended indefinitely.
      As reported by Fred Beck, a statement read: “The PBA hereby withdraws sanction of the upcoming Kingpyn tournament (22nd April, 3rd June, 5th Aug) and also suspends Kingpyn’s PBA Promoter license, effective immediately until further notice.”
      Brooke has won her two fights to date, defeating Love Island’s AJ Bunker and TikTok’s Faith Ordway.
      Her quarter-final was scheduled to be against Aleksandra Daniel – who featured on Love Island Poland.
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      Meanwhile, AnEsonGib has won four of his five fights.
      His only defeat came in January 2020 when Jake Paul stopped him in the first round of their clash in Miami.
      Gib was due to take on YouTuber Austin McBroom in London later this month.
      Brooke is known on social media and OnlyFansCredit: tiktok
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      Ebanie Bridges in stitches as porn star pal Kendra Lust shares picture of bizarre sex toy

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      EBANIE BRIDGES was left in stitches after seeing porn star Kendra Lust share an X-rated image on Twitter.Veteran X-rated actress Lust has bared it all on video and social media for the best part of two decades.
      Porn star Kendra Lust set chins wagging by tweeting an image of a foot-themed sexy toyCredit: INSTAGRAM@KENDRALUST
      Boxer Ebanie Bridges was in hysterics at the tweetCredit: INSTAGRAM@EBANIEBRIDGES
      Bridges couldn’t help but comment on the bizarre toyCredit: TWITTER@EBANIEBRIDGES
      And on Tuesday, the 44-year-old tweeted an image of a foot-related sex toy to her followers, with the accompanying caption: “U can buy anything on the internet.”
      Several of Lust’s 1.5million followers were left in hysterics, including Bridges.
      The IBF female bantamweight queen reacted to the tweet of the bizarre sexual item with a series of crying-laughing emojis.
      Bridges’ followers were quick to comment on her reaction to the sex toy.
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      One tweeted: “I’ve never seen a more accurate pic for describing how it feels to accidentally step on your kid’s Lego.”
      Another said: “What the actual f***! Who is buying these things?”
      And another said: “Well that’s a very niche item.”
      One remarked: “Sometimes I’m just lost for words!! Dear God!”
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      Another remarked: “This is an April Fools, right? Right!?????”
      Bridges, 36, hasn’t set foot in the ring since defending her title in a grudge match against fellow Aussie Shannon O’Connell last December.
      After having her hand raised, the bombshell said: “Not bad for a skanky stripper.
      “Credit to her she was tough and took a lot of shots.
      “I was not that badly hurt early on so I came back and got the win and am really satisfied.
      “I hope Australia is really proud and knows who the real queen of Australian boxing is now.
      “It was the hardest fight of my career but also my best.” More

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      Watch KSI get shoved by Joe Fournier after heated press conference as YouTuber apologises for using a vile racial slur

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      KSI was shoved by Joe Fournier during a heated press conference to promote their showdown.The YouTuber turned boxer will throw down with the self-proclaimed billionaire on the latest Misfits Boxing event in London on May 13.

      KSI and Joe Fournier went face-to-face for the first time on WednesdayCredit: PA
      Things almost kicked off when Fournier pushed the YouTuber turned boxerCredit: GETTY
      The pair, 29 and 40 respectively, took part in a fiery pre-fight press conference in the Big Smoke on Wednesday afternoon – which was followed up by a tasty face-off.
      And a bust-up could’ve ensued after Fournier double-handed shoved KSI – real name – Olajide Olatunji – in the chest.
      KSI refrained from reacting to the push, remaining calm and opting instead to continue to stare down the British businessman.
      Prior to landing the first physical blow of their rivalry, a fired-up Fournier roared: “At the end of the day I am coming to take the guy’s whole legacy.
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      “I’m here to be the new face of Misfits. I want to have a scrap with the guy.
      “The guy made his career playing FIFA. He beats me at FIFA but this isn’t FIFA.
      “This is us standing there 18lb, 10oz gloves and he talks about explosive and power but it is all relative.
      “David Haye didn’t knock me out so I would like to trade with him and I want it to be a fight that goes down in history.
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      “I want him to be the best he can be I don’t want me to walk all over him in 40 seconds, like I think is going to happen.”
      KSI responded with his own jibes, but it was his apology for using a racial slur in a recently-aired YouTube video which dominated the presser.
      He said: “I would like to take this opportunity to offer my deepest and sincere apologies for my words and actions.
      “In a recent video, I used a racial term that is offensive to so, so many – especially in the South Asian community.
      “There were no excuses for what I said and I recognise I’ve caused a lot of hurt and disappointment to so many people – so many people who look up to me.
      “And my ignorance has only reinforced the negative stereotypes that have existed for way too long in this country.” More

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      Tommy Fury and former World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall take TANK through McDonald’s drive-thru as they film together

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      TOMMY FURY left his legion of fans stunned by riding a TANK with former World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall.Former Love Island star Fury has been enjoying some downtime following victory in his February grudge match with Jake Paul,
      Tommy Fury is currently enjoying some downtime after beating Jake Paul in FebruaryCredit: GETTY
      And he recently took a trip to McDonald’s with Eddie Hall in a tankCredit: INSTAGRAM@EDDIEHALLWSM
      The pair spent. the day together filming content for YouTubeCredit: INSTAGRAM@TOMMYFURY
      TNT, like many boxers, has been enjoying some post-fight junk food in the weeks after the biggest victory of his career.
      And he recently took a trip to McDonald’s with man-mountain Hall – albeit while in a military-sized tank.
      Hall shared a snap of himself and Fury riding the tank in a Maccy’s drive-through with his 3.8million Instagram followers.
      Massive weightlifter Hall sat in the driver’s seat While 23-year-old Fury sat on top the gun.
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      Hall’s accompanying caption read: “Day with Tommy Fury done right. Video coming soon.”
      Fury defeated YouTuber turned boxer Paul via split decision in their Saudi showdown – which had been over two years in the making.
      A rematch with The Problem Child could be on the cards later this year, although talks have yet to come to fruition.
      A dad John recently claimed Tommy is in negotiations over a shock showdown with KSI.
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      He told The Mirror, via Freebets.com: “We aren’t sure [about the rematch].
      “I have been in talks with the Sauerland brothers about a possible match-up with their man KSI.
      “I had a meeting with them the other day and it went well.
      “Let’s see what happens.
      “I am still waiting to hear from them, but they did text me the other day saying they are really busy and they are on it.
      “If it can be done, we will do it. Whoever else wants to box Tommy, ring the number and get in touch.
      “I don’t deal with the Jake Paul rematch, I am on a rest period and I have just left that to my lawyer. But I’m sure if it can be done, we can do it.” More