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      Boxing fans all say same thing as Carl Froch goes into Leigh Wood’s dressing room to give pep talk before title fight

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      CARL FROCH had boxing fans in stitches after DAZN cameras filmed him delivering a pep talk to Leigh Wood in his dressing room.Leigh-thal, 34, was preparing for his WBA world featherweight title fight against Mauricio Lara on Saturday night, when Froch joined the fellow Nottingham-born fighter backstage.
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      Froch asked: “Did you have a good little rest today?” Before saying: “Listen, there’s a few people talking about Lara’s power… what about the Leigh Wood power?
      “That’s what I’m thinking about.”
      Leigh replied: “Absolutely”, prompting Froch to chime in with his pearls of wisdom – drawing up on his own experience of a title fight with Lucian Bute and a meeting with Sugar Ray Leonard.
      He continued: “So don’t doubt yourself at any stage.
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      “I can remember when I was fighting (Lucian) Bute and I was in that room.
      “I’m not saying I’m Sugar Ray Leonard. But when Sugar Ray Leonard came in, I was like that just lifted me.
      “The crowd are here for you tonight. I am here for you.
      “Everyone wants you to do the business. It’s down to you now, come on.”
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      Boxing fans immediately took to Twitter to voice their opinion.
      One wrote: “How don’t people find this utterly f****** hilarious.”
      Another posted: “Carl is soo ridiculous that its actually endearing.”
      A third joked: “Imagine going back to an house party and Carl froch is stood in kitchen putting world to rights.”
      Unfortunately Froch’s words of wisdom fell flat as Wood was brutally KO’d by Lara in the seventh round.
      Froch regularly delights boxing fans – once reminding Oleksandr Usyk about how many fans saw him knockout George Groves at Wembley in 2014.
      The Ukrainian approached Froch for a selfie and the Nottingham-born ex-fighter couldn’t resist the chance to joke about his final bout.
      In footage posted online by Pro Boxing Fans, Froch said to Usyk: “Did you know how many people I boxed in front of at Wembley Stadium?”
      A totally confused Usyk then replied: “Sorry?”
      Froch stuck to his guns and continued: “I boxed at Wembley Stadium.”
      Usyk then hilariously said as he looked utterly bewildered: “Yeah.”
      Froch carried on: “Do you know how many people were there? 80,000… 80,000.”
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      Still completely bemused, Usyk started talking before Froch finally put him out of his misery and said: “I’m only joking.”

      Froch once reminded Oleksandr Usyk how many people he fought George Groves in front ofCredit: @ProBoxingFans More

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      Leigh Wood vs Mauricio Lara LIVE RESULTS: Leigh-thal has huge cut above eye after horrid clash of heads – latest updates

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      LEIGH WOOD is back in action TONIGHT as he defends his WBA featherweight world title against heavy-hitter Mauricio Lara. Nottingham fighter Wood will be determined to build on his epic 12th-round knockout win over Michael Conlan 11 months ago.
      But Lara is set to be a tough test which Josh Warrington found out back in 2021 after being caught cold in the first round.

      Main event start time: 10pm GMT
      TV/Live stream: DAZN

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      Leigh Wood vs Mauricio Lara (Round 1)
      The two fighters feel each other in the early stages.
      Wood goes for a big right hand but Lara swerves it.
      As Leigh Wood comes in closer, Lara swings a huge uppercut which misses.
      As soon as Lara comes in with the jab, Wood tries to come over the top with a big shot.
      Leigh Wood vs Mauricio Lara
      Both fighters are heading out to the ring.
      They look focussed for this one.
      Main event ready to go off.
      Credit: Reuters
      Leigh Wood vs Mauricio Lara
      The crowd are ready for this one as ‘Sweet Caroline’ belts out as Lara heads into the ring.
      He doesn’t speak a word of English as we saw backstage with the translator, but seems to like this song.
      It is a full house here now.
      Next fight up…..
      We are ready for the main event now.
      Leigh Wood vs Mauricio Lara.
      The one we have all been waiting for.
      Dalton Smith wins by unanimous decision
      Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington (Round 12)
      Smith is trying to finish this fight off in the final round.
      Allington seems capable of taking the barrage.
      Dalton Smith is still looking to land some big hooks.
      He is feinting some punches trying to draw in the chance for a shot to finish him off.
      Allington has looked a little tired in this round but does well to go the distance.
      Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington (Round 11)
      Dalton Smith has taken this fight in his stride.
      Questionable whether he needed to take it up a gear and put Allington to bed.
      You don’t want to take every fight the distance.
      Allington has taken some big punches and still seems keen land some punches himself.
      Credit: Reuters
      Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington (Round 10)
      Dalton Smith is very lucky to not have a points deduction in this round.
      He picks his opponent up and slams him into the canvas like it’s WWE.
      Smith has a cut above his eye, he is still in control of this fight but if he had finished this in an earlier round, there would be not cut above his eye.
      That could affect future bout plans.
      Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington (Round 9)
      Allington is taking a lot of punches now from Dalton Smith.
      The defending champion still looks capable of finishing this with a couple of punches.
      Smith catches Allington with a left hook and his legs wobble and he is struggling to stay in this one.
      Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington (Round 8)
      Allington makes a big mistake as he comes out of the clinch and leaves his chin open.
      Dalton Smith comes straight and catches him with a combination and rocks his opponent as he struggles to stay up.
      This is measured boxing by Smith, not taking any unnecessary risks but looking to pick off Allington.
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      Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington (Round 7)
      It is a surprise that Smith has not been given a warning.
      He keeps pushing Allington away under the jaw.
      Smith still biding his time while landing some good body shots.
      Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington (Round 6)
      Dalton Smith is winning the card with everyone.
      He needs to make sure that he doesn’t get complacent.
      When his big shots miss, he is off balance and gives the chance for a counter.
      Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington (Round 5)
      The referee is not happy with the pushing by both boxers and has to have another word with them.
      Smith is trying to pick Allington off as he comes in.
      He catches him with a heavy body shot.
      Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington (Round 4)
      Dalton Smith is trying to get closer and get some punches in.
      Allington is wary to keep out of range.
      Smith is struggling to land his punches on his opponent.
      Towards the end of the round Smith lands a combination and stuns Allington, rocked by the power of those punches.
      Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington (Round 3)
      Both fighters are still being very cautious.
      Smith follows up his jab with combinations.
      Allington is focussed on not trying to take any big hits.
      Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington (Round 2)
      Both boxers are planning for the distance with this one.
      Waiting for an opening in the opponent’s defence.
      Allington still working the jab well, he may have edged that one.
      Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington (Round 1)
      First round is a bit like they were both posing for a photoshoot.
      Finally towards the end of the round they start exchanging punches.
      Allington is trying to get behind his jab with Smith poised for the counter.
      Credit: Reuters
      Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington
      Big test for Dalton Smith to showcase his talent in this one.
      He’s already won the best intro music tonight so far.
      As Dalton heads to the ring ‘When the Sun Goes Down’ by the Arctic Monkeys blares out.
      Tune.
      Next fight up…..
      Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington
      British Super Lightweight title fight.
      Wilfredo Flores vs Gary Cully (Round 2)
      Cully is hurting Flores with his attacks.
      He puts Flores on the canvas for an eight count.
      Flores looks at his corner, he’s gone.
      Cully comes back in and puts him down again, fight over
      Credit: PA
      Wilfredo Flores vs Gary Cully (Round 1)
      Two very different styles here.
      Cully stays away from his opponent then dives in quickly with combos before getting back out of there.
      He has cut Flores on his eye early on here.
      Next fight up…..
      Two undefeated boxers going toe-to-toe in this one.
      Wilfredo Flores vs Gary Cully
      Good reception for the Irish boxer Gary ‘The Diva’ Cully.
      WBA Intercontinental belt on the line in this one.
      Cheavon Clarke wins by unanimous decision
      Israel Duffus vs Cheavon Clarke (Round 10)
      Clarke despite looking tired tries to put it together for the last round.
      Duffus seems he is coping well.
      Just at the end of the round Clarke lands a big right and sits him down on his backside with the last punch of the fight.
      Israel Duffus vs Cheavon Clarke (Round 9)
      Both boxers land some heavy body shots.
      Clarke is moving more slowly than in previous rounds, he is feeling going this distance.
      Duffus has come back from nowhere like the counts in the previous rounds and knockdowns didn’t happen.
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      Tyson Fury breaks another record after holding heavyweight title for more than SEVEN YEARS

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      TYSON FURY is now the second longest reigning lineal heavyweight champion of all time.Fury won the honour when he dethroned Wladimir Klitschko, along with the WBA, IBF and WBO titles.
      Tyson Fury is now the second longest reigning lineal heavyweight champion of all timeCredit: Getty
      And although he vacated the straps after a hiatus from the ring, as the British legend was not beaten, he retained lineal status.
      Fury would reign as champion again in 2020 by beating Deontay Wilder for the WBC belt.
      He has since defended the crown three times and is in talks to unify the division against Oleksandr Usyk.
      It would crown the heavyweight division’s first ever four-belt undisputed champion.
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      In that time period, Fury has reigned as the lineal champion for seven years and two months, surpassing Jack Dempsey’s record.
      But he has some way to go to dethrone Joe Louis, who was on top for 11 years and eight months.
      When Fury, 34, knocked out Dillian Whyte, also 34, last April, he called himself the greatest heavyweight of all time.
      He said: “I’m the best heavyweight there’s ever been, there ain’t ever been one who could beat me.
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      “I’m not just being confident. Six foot nine frame, 270 pound weight, can move like a middleweight, can hit like a thunderstorm and can take a punch like anybody else.
      “I’ve got balls like King Kong, a heart of a lion, the mindset of the Wizard Oz, it is what it is.”
      Fury and Usyk, 36, are currently in talks for an April 29 fight at Wembley stadium.
      Oleksandr Usyk is in talks to fight Tyson FuryCredit: Getty More

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      Josh Taylor claims he has NOT ducked Jack Catterall for rematch fight and slams rival as ‘cry baby’

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      JOSH TAYLOR insists he has not ducked out of the Jack Catterall rematch — and labelled his spurned nemesis a ‘cry baby’.Taylor, 32, retained his four super-lightweight world titles last February with a controversial points win.
      Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall before their bitter boutCredit: Getty
      But the rerun has just been cancelled for a third time, with the Tartan Tornado blaming a foot injury.
      And he now looks set to accept the WBO mandatory challenge — for the one belt he was not forced to vacate — from 25-year-old Teofimo Lopez.
      Catterall and Taylor were pulled apart when the third date was scrapped last month so there is enough bad blood for it to be revisited soon.
      Undefeated Taylor said: “I had given up and sacrificed a lot to make that fight happen.
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      “I had vacated my titles to make this happen and been offered bigger and better fights but said no.
      “I wanted to put all that doubt about me to bed and move on with my career and then the injury happened.
      “It was out of my control and I just have to roll with the punches.”
      Chorley southpaw Catterall, 29, accused Taylor of running scared.
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      But Taylor, who is 19-0, said: “I became undisputed world champion on the road. I went to America to win the last of the belts.
      “To say I am afraid of anyone is ridiculous, absolutely ridiculous.
      “The way he and his team are moaning and crying about it, they are just moaning cry babies, they are sore losers.
      “I am sure he will get the chance to rectify it one day but I highly doubt that he will get anywhere near me.”
      Taylor added: “Lopez is a huge fight.
      “He is a big character with a lot to say and he has been shouting my name out for a long time.”
      Jack Catterall lost a disputed decision to Josh TaylorCredit: PA More

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      ‘See you soon ‘ – Ex-UFC champ Francis Ngannou calls out Deontay Wilder after being challenged to boxing and MMA fights

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      FRANCIS NGANNOU has sent a chilling warning Deontay Wilder’s way after being called out by the boxer.Former WBC heavyweight champion Wilder recently challenged the free agent to back-to-back fights inside the boxing ring and MMA cage.
      Deontay Wilder recently challenged Francis Ngannou to a two-fight seriesCredit: AFP
      Former UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou has accepted the call-outCredit: GETTY
      Ngannou and Wilder met at the UFC Performance Institute last yearCredit: YOUTUBE@FRANCISNGANNOU
      The challenge came a matter of weeks after former UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou became a free man after failing to agree a new deal with the promotion.
      And Cameroonian clubber Ngannou is happy to throw down with his fellow knockout artist, tweeting: “Welcome to the free world Bronze Bomber.
      “I hope you are a man of your word. See you soon.”
      He added: “I said only boxing so he can keep his limbs.
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      “Like I said we will see if he’s a man of his word.”
      Wilder’s immediate future is currently up in the air as he’s reportedly fielding offers after being left disappointed with the potential purse for a clash with Andy Ruiz Jr.
      The American hasn’t left Al Haymon’s PBC stable but insists he’s an “open agent”.
      He told 78SPORTSTV: “I have no problem with PBC.
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      “We’re still thriving, we’re strong, and I think PBC still has some of the best fighters out there.
      “I don’t have nothing against PBC, we’re still working together as far as I know of.
      “Me and Al Haymon still communicate, ain’t no bad blood against none of us.
      “I’m still part of PBC, still looking to do fights on PBC.
      “I’m just an open agent, I’m an open fighter. I want to fight on all types of platforms. I’m willing to work with anyone in the business.”
      Wilder hasn’t fought since his brutal first-round knockout of Robert Helenius last October.
      Free agent Ngannou, meanwhile, was last in action last January in his first and final defence of the UFC heavyweight crown against Ciryl Gane. More

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      Jake Paul’s dad invites Tyson Fury and his ‘bully’ dad John round for Christmas but snubs Tommy ahead of son’s fight

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      TYSON FURY and his “bully” dad John have been invited round Jake Paul’s for Christmas – but Tommy has been snubbed. Paul finally faces his celebrity boxing rival next Sunday in Saudi Arabia, after Tommy pulled out twice before amid injury and US visa issues.
      Logan Paul with brother Jake and dad GregCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Tyson Fury with his dad John
      The American’s dad Greg pleaded with his son to walk away from the fight after their plagued past.
      And the animosity towards Tommy remains with Greg in no rush to make amends over a festive meal.
      He told Top Rank: “I like Tyson Fury. The dad’s kind of a punk and a bully but I like his energy. Tommy is straight up a p***y.
      “But here is my offer. Tyson and the Dad you are welcome to come to ours for Christmas and thanksgiving when we are together.
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      “Tommy I’m afraid you are going to have to stay at home because your wife will not want you to be here.”
      Paul, 26, then shouted: “Tommy you are not invited man.”
      The YouTuber-turned prizefighter has struck up a surprise friendship with Tommy’s champion brother Tyson, 34.
      And after Paul traveled to London for a face off, the two ran into each other.
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      Tyson faked a punch to Paul before the two embraced and even posed for a picture.
      But Tommy, 23, slammed him for switching up so quickly and not standing his ground.
      He told Queensberry Promotions: “I’ve seen it, it’s all the makings of a s***house.
      “He was talking s*** about my dad, saying he didn’t know anything about boxing, he didn’t know how to train fighters and what not.
      “But then Tyson walked in the room all of a sudden and he’s up his a*** a hundred miles. You can just tell a fighter when you see one.
      “A legitimate fighter would say what he’s saying and it doesn’t matter who walks in the room, they’d still stand by it. ‘Yeah, that’s what I think.’
      “But for him, Tyson walked in the room and he crumbled, s*** himself. So that’s the measure of the man I’m dealing with.”
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury fight ahead of their February 26 fightCredit: Getty More

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      Deontay Wilder is now a ‘free agent’ after Eddie Hearn teases shock talks… paving way for Anthony Joshua super-fight

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      DEONTAY WILDER is a “free agent” after Eddie Hearn teased talks – paving way for an Anthony Joshua super-fight.Wilder revealed he is still on good terms with Premier Boxing Champions – but is speaking to other outfits.
      Deontay Wilder announced himself as a free agentCredit: Getty
      He told 78SportsTV : “No bad blood. I’m still part of PBC. I’m just an open agent, open fighter.
      “I want to fight on all types of platforms, I’m willing to work with anyone. I have no problem with PBC, we’re still thriving.
      “We’re still working together as far as I know of. Me and Al Haymon still communicate, there is no bad blood.
      “We are working on a number of things and I shall return real soon, it has just been an ongoing thing dealing with the business of boxing.
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      “We have been travelling to all the different places, because I want to know what is going on and where it is going to take place.
      “Once we get everything together, we are going to make an announcement and it is going to be amazing.”
      Joshua’s alliance with sports streaming app DAZN and Wilder’s history with Showtime and Fox made a TV deal hard to negotiate.
      But the American’s team have remained open to at last making a blockbuster deal with AJ.
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      Hearn was probed on whether he himself has spoken to Wilder and the promoter failed to deny it.
      Asked by iD Boxing if he has spoken to Wilder, he responded: “Possibly.”
      Joshua, 33, returns on April 1 against Jermaine Franklin, 29, following consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk, 36.
      Meanwhile Wilder, 37, has been ordered into a WBC final eliminator bout against Andy Ruiz Jr, 33, with talks ongoing.
      Anthony Joshua with promoter Eddie HearnCredit: Getty More

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      Tyson Fury ‘won’t go down Anthony Joshua fight road again’ after claiming Brit rival is ‘dead’ to him

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      TYSON FURY and promoter Frank Warren are refusing to ever entertain a showdown with Anthony Joshua again.The rivals were on course to throw down in 2021 before Deontay Wilder threw a spanner into the works by winning his arbitration for a trilogy fight with Fury.
      Tyson Fury offered Anthony Joshua a shock world title lifeline last yearCredit: Getty
      But the eagerly-anticipated domestic dust-up failed to come to fruitionCredit: GETTY
      Neither The Gypsy King or promoter Frank Warren will entertain the fight againCredit: PA
      The biggest fight in the history of British boxing almost came to fruition late last year when Fury threw AJ a shock world title lifeline.
      But negotiations failed to bear fruit, much to the frustration of Warren, who told SecondsOut: “I wouldn’t even want to go down that road again.
      “We wasted a lot of time.
      “I know you’ve got the people who wonder who was telling the truth, we were telling the truth.
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      “When you look at it, he never had a trainer or anything so what on earth were we negotiating for to fight in December.
      “It’s just a waste of everybody’s time.
      “I don’t want to keep going back to Tyson, Tyson won’t even entertain it at the moment, absolutely not.
      “I don’t even want to bring up Anthony Joshua’s name to him.”
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      Fury, 34, said of throwing down with the former two-time unified heavyweight champ: “I don’t even go there anymore.
      “No interest in any AJ questions. Zero. Man’s dead in my eyes.
      “There’s no business between me and him to be done. Finished.”
      Fury is currently in negotiations over a blockbuster undisputed heavyweight title fight with Oleksandr Usyk.
      But talks have hit the rocks following a dispute over the 50-50 purse split, which Team Fury believe is unfair.

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      Dad John told All Out Fighting: “That’s what the delay is with Tyson – they won’t pay him what he’s worth.
      “They want him for nothing.
      “They want to make the money, they want the lion’s share and to give Tyson the small end.
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      “That ain’t going to wash with us. It’s the Fury’s way, or the highway, we bow down to no one.
      “We are the kings of the ring at the minute.” More