Boxing

Subterms

    More stories

    • 250 Shares99 Views

      in Boxing

      CBS Sports host Kate Abdo working on Katie Price fight as boxing trainer husband Malik Scott targets shock Misfits card

      by

      KATE ABDO is being lined up for a shock Middle Eastern Misfits melee against former glamour model Katie Price, it’s been claimed.CBS Sports presenter Abdo has been honing her skills under the watchful eye of her new husband, former fighter and current trainer Malik Scott, for the last few months.CBS and DAZN presenter Kate Abdo is a massive boxing fanCredit: GETTYThe 43-year-old is a regular fixture on DAZN’s boxing coverageCredit: PAAbdo also trains with her husband, former fighter and coach Malik ScottCredit: INSTAGRAM@KATEABDOShe’s reportedly being lined up for a Misifts melee against Katie PriceCredit: MEGAAnd according to Scott, his wife is on course for a Qatari clash with iconic glamour model Price later this year.He told Genting Casino: “I heard Misfits have something big coming up in Qatar, so that may be an interesting venue.”As far as the opponent, it has to be somebody with a market and following.”My wife has a market, so it wouldn’t make sense for her to fight a random person.READ MORE ON KATE ABDO”The market has to be at the same level or higher. I don’t know any names right now.”I heard Katie Price being talked about, but I’m not sure who she is. “I’d want someone with a high market or wide following. I don’t know names, but if it’s worth it, we’re interested.”When pressed for a date for Abdo’s ring debut, Scott said: “We’re still working on that. Most read in Boxing”It was supposed to be in August, but that was our wedding month.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSKatie Price recently revealed she’s in talks to fight a Jersey Shore star in a Misfits boutCredit: GETTY”We had too much going on with planning and navigating our schedules. “Even when Kate’s not working, she’s always setting up her next venture, so she really never has downtime.CBS Sports star Kate Abdo spars with Deontay Wilder’s coach leaving him in awe of her hips and heavy hands”The future’s bright for that, though. I’m in contact with the right people. Kate trains three to four times a week, so we’ll see. “It depends on the schedule and how Kate feels.”Price, who once went by her stage name of Jordan, has already been preparing herself mentally and physically for a foray into the ring.In May, the retired glamour model revealed she’s on course to trade heavy leather with a former Jersey Shore star – although the fight has yet to come to fruition”I’m hoping to do this Misfits Boxing fight,” the 46-year-old mum-of-five said. “I’ve just had all my brain scan, blood tests, and all my things done.”So… I think they want me to fight an American girl from Jersey Shore.”Price will have to play catchup should a fight with Abdo come to fruition as the former Sky Sports presenter has months of training with Scott, who she recently married in an intimate wedding, under her belt.Abdo, 43, hasn’t been shy in sharing her work with Scott with 800,000 Instgram followers.She’s shown drastic improvements in recent months, although Scott – the trainer of former WBC heavyweight champ Deontay Wilder – admits he’ll find it hard to watch her fight.The 43-year-old American said: “She’s more eager for it than I am. Kate Abdo went public with her relationship with Malik Scott in MarchCredit: INSTAGRAM@KATEABDOThe pair, both 43, tied the knot this month in an intimate weddingCredit: INSTAGRAM@KATEABDO”She’s got that competitive nature, and she’s confident because she’s getting trained by one of the best in the sport.”Plus, she has me whenever she needs advice or guidance. Our training is very drilled, basic, and technical.”Watching her fight will be the toughest part for me. I’m training her, and then I have to watch her compete.”It’s not like watching her swim or play tennis—she’s actually going into a fight.”That’s a hurdle I’ll have to get over. But the most important thing is that this is another journey we’re taking together.”The most important thing is that Kate and I are entertained by this idea. “It’s another walk, another journey for us to do something together.”That’s motivation enough for us. This is another obstacle for us to walk through and get through together.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Boxing is about getting in the ring, getting hit, and hitting people.”But you have one life, and if this is something you want to do, and you have a partner willing to walk through this trial with you and have fun, it’s like, why not?” More

    • 163 Shares189 Views

      in Boxing

      Misfits Boxing 18 full card – how to watch huge bill from Newcastle

      by

      MISFITS BOXING 18 will take place in Newcastle on Saturday night.This weekend’s show in the North East comes hot on the heels of the Series 17 showpiece in Dublin just two weeks ago.Elle Brooke will defend her MFB middleweight championship titleCredit: GettyMisfits Boxing 18 sees Elle Brooke return to the ring as she defends her MFB middleweight championship against Jenny Savage.The OnlyFans star is in action for the first time since her controversial draw with Paige VanZant back in May.Brooke is set for her toughest test yet against Savage, who comes with a frightening reputation from bare-knuckle boxing.Before the main event, Newcastle native Lewis Bowden goes head-to-head with online rival George ‘Stokey’ in one of the most anticipated bouts on the undercard.READ MORE IN MISFITSBut who else is on the huge Misfits Boxing 18 bill?Who is on the Misfits 18 card?Here are all the confirmed fights on the Misfits 18 card:Main card:Elle Brooke (c) vs Jenny Savage (MFB middleweight championship)Jully Poca (c) vs Crystal Pittman (MFB cruiserweight championship)Stake Pro tournament finalChris Avila vs Benson Henderson (Stake Pro tournament semi-final)Nikki Hru (c) vs Carla Jade (MFB women’s lightweight championship)Anthony Taylor vs Nahom WediJoey Knight vs Lil CracraAshley Rak-Su vs Tristan HammGeorge Stokey vs Lewis BowdenMost read in BoxingMisfits Kick-offsIdris Virgo vs Fes Batista (Stake Pro tournament semi-final)Big Tobz vs KelzHow can I watch Misfits Boxing 18?Misfits Boxing 18 main card will be shown LIVE on DAZN.The event will begin at 8pm BST.You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.A flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.You can also pay £99.99 for the year upfront, and this is the lowest cost option.Can I live stream Misfits Boxing 18?DAZN subscribers can live stream Misfits Boxing 18 via the DAZN app.The DAZN app is available to download for FREE on to your mobile or tablet device.Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action via SunSport’s live blog.Can I watch the Misfits 18 kick-off show for FREE? More

    • 213 Shares169 Views

      in Boxing

      Misfits Boxing beauty Carla Jade promises to bash ‘annoying actress’ Nikki Hru and become the lightweight champion

      by

      GORGEOUS Carla Jade has vowed to “beat up” Nikki Hru in their Misfits Boxing lightweight title fight.The model and ring girl, 34, features on the card at the MF & DAZN X Series 18 event at the Vertu Motors Arena in Newcastle on Saturday.Ring girl and model Carla Jade is fighting for a title at the MF & DAZN X Series 18 eventJade’s opponent is singer and actress Nikki HruDedicated Carla has revealed she has been training for a year in the build up to her fight for the lightweight beltAnd the stunning brunette has revealed she is more than ready for her moment to shine, after promoter Mams Taylor threw her in at the deep end.She told SunSport: “I have been training all year for this, I just love it – sparring every week and getting really stuck in.”I kept get fights falling through, but I stayed active and kept busy. I was meant to fight in October, but out of the blue I was asked if I wanted a title fight.”I said, ‘You don’t have to ask me twice!’ So I had around five weeks to drop about five or six kilos.Read more Misfits boxing news”I think Mams [Taylor] knew I would be game, and I was like ‘hell yeah’. It was really a dream come true.”I’ve got the shot and I know I’m going to win. I can’t wait to show everybody what I can do in the ring.”Trash talking is all part of the process in the build up to any Misfits Boxing contest. And words have been exchanged between Jade and Hru.Not holding back, Jade told us: “I just don’t see that she’s a good fighter.Most read in Boxing”I’m from real boxing, I’ve seen real boxers, and I just… she’s an actress, and she looks angry and plays the part but I think people are buying into her hype.”In terms of her actual boxing skills and even the cardio, I mean… there are so many things that are not there for her.Ex-Playboy model Amber Fields poses naked in just body paint for Misfits Boxing ring walk before wild scrap with rival”No disrespect, but she is not going to known what has hit her.”For the first two or three punches, I think it’s going to be ‘Wow’.”It’s laughable that she says she’s from the streets and she’s had street-fighting. I think she’s bitten off a little bit too much than she can chew fighting me.I don’t hate her, but she is just so boring. Let me just beat her up so she can go away.Carla Jade on Nikki Hru”To be fair, I’m happy she took the fight because no one else wanted to fight me.”But she’s getting a little bit annoying this week. She’s like that annoying girl at school you just want to say, ‘Go away!’ She’s not doing anything bad. I don’t hate her, but she is just so boring. Let me just beat her up so she can go away.”If she was a skilled fighter, I might have felt threatened. But I don’t fear her at all.”Jade has appeared as a ring girl for numerous BKFC eventsLast year, Jade was victorious when she defeated reality TV star Tash KiranNow, Carla is vowing to defeat her next opponent Nikki HruAs for Elle Brooke who takes on Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship fighter Jenny Savage for the MFB Middleweight Championship, Jade laughed off the porn star’s claims that everyone dislikes her.Jade retorted: “I don’t know her, so I don’t hate her. But I’d like that belt she has.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Who she is and things she does don’t really align with my morals. It’s no disrespect, but we’re just different people.”I’m looking forward to watching her fight. But, with my allegiances to BKFC, I will be hoping Jenny wins.”Jade will feature on the same card as Misfits boxing favourite Elle BrookeJade doesn’t agree with Elle Brooke’s moralsBrunette beauty Jade is looking forward to putting on a show in Newcastle More

    • 225 Shares99 Views

      in Boxing

      Manny Pacquiao ‘doing the work of the people’ after KNOCKING OUT IShowSpeed with brutal punch in boxing sparring

      by

      MANNY PACQUIAO left IShowSpeed in agony with a brutal punch during a boxing sparring session.The streamer joined the legendary former boxer for a light-hearted session during a visit to the Philippines.Manny Pacquiao dropped IShowSpeed with a brutal shot during their sparring sessionCredit: YouTube / IShowSpeedThe streamer was left in agony after a punch to the liverCredit: YouTube / IShowSpeedSpeed is in the country as part of his tour of South East Asia, following the success of his journey across Europe in the summer.His travels across the continent saw him watch Cristiano Ronaldo at Euro 2024 and meet Switzerland star Alisha Lehmann.The internet personality’s latest stunt saw him sprawled on the floor and screaming in agony, though.Footage of his sparring session with Pacquiao shows the pair trading punches to the body as a crowd watches on.READ MORE IN BOXINGHowever, Speed is then dropped to the floor by a brutal liver shot from PacMan.His telling blow was met with applause by those watching on before both Speed and Pacquiao posed for a photo together.Fans on social media were left pleased by the outcome as they reacted to the video.One viewer wrote: “Pacquiao doing the work of the people.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnother asked: “What was he expecting to happen?”A third fan also added: “Tremendous. Doing God’s work.”Manny Pacquiao 45 in training for boxing return fightPacquiao’s punch sent Speed falling to the floor during their meet upCredit: YouTube / IShowSpeedThe pair traded body shots in front of a crowd of fans in the PhilippinesCredit: YouTube / IShowSpeedMeanwhile, one more wrote: “He caught him smooth.”Pacquiao, who is the only eight-division world champion in boxing history, has not fought professionally for three years.His last official bout came in August 2021, losing via unanimous decision to Yordenis Ugas in a WBA welterweight title bout.The loss left Pacquiao with a professional record of 62-8-2, with 39 of his wins coming via knockout.However, the 45-year-old has been linked with a sensational return to the ring following talks with Amir Khan.Both fighters are forming training partners and saw rumoured bouts between them fall through during their careers.Khan himself is a former unified light-welterweight world champion but retired from the sport in 2022.Fans joked Pacquiao was ‘doing the work of the people’ with his punch on SpeedCredit: YouTube / IShowSpeedSpeed and Pacquiao posed for a photo following their light-hearted sparring sessionCredit: X / @IShowSpeedSui More

    • 200 Shares109 Views

      in Boxing

      Canelo bursts into laughter as he’s interviewed by Champions League final streaker after rude fan request

      by

      BOXING superstar Canelo Alvarez was left in stitches after being told of a fan’s rude request by a famous footie streaker.The unified super-middleweight champion returns to the ring early on Sunday morning for a Sin City showdown with the undefeated Eder Berlanga.Canelo Alvarez returns to the ring this weekend to throw down with Eder BerlangaCredit: GETTYA Canelo superfan revealed to influencer and presenter Kinsey Wolkanski that he wants the boxer to impregnate his wifeCredit: PBCCanelo burst out into laughter after learning of the fan’s bizarre requestCredit: PBCThe pride of Mexico has been in fight mode all week, although he found humour in a raunchy request from one of his legion of loyal fans.Premier Boxing Champions presenter Kinsey Wolanski, who shot to fame for streaking in the 2019 Champions League final between Liverpool and Tottenham, heard a fan say he wants Canelo to impregnate his wife during this week’s Grand Arrivals.The influencer laughed before proceeding to interview the Canelo superfan, asking him: “This guy just said, ‘My wife wants his baby.'”Would you let Canelo give your wife a baby?”READ MORE ON CANELOThe fan replied: “She’s right here. She wants his babies. She’s a bigger fan.”And the supporter’s incredible request was put to Canelo shortly after he made his Grand Arrival at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.Wolanksi, 28, said: “Great to see you, Canelo. Obviously this man needs no introduction.”This crowd absolutely loves you, one guy in the back said he would let you get his wife pregnant.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSCanelo didn’t realise he was being interviewed by the streaker at the 2019 Champions League finalCredit: GettyThe 28-year-old was arrested and fined £12,600 for her anticsCredit: Alamy Live News”The crowd, they are die-hard for you.”The normally stoic Canelo couldn’t help but see the funny side, saying: “He’s smart, he’s smart.”Canelo Alvarez gives his daughter a hug after beating Gennady Golovkin on points in Las Vegas trilogy fightFuture Hall of Famer Canelo’s clash with Berlanga WON’T be for all the super-middleweight marbles.The Guadalajara gladiator lost his undisputed status when he agreed to face Berlanga instead of mandatory IBF title challenger William Scull. More

    • 225 Shares139 Views

      in Boxing

      Anthony Joshua reveals chilling ‘difference’ in him now as he makes menacing vow ahead of Daniel Dubois fight

      by

      ANTHONY JOSHUA is no longer content with just beating his opponents… he wants to completely iron them out.Joshua has never had any issues with stopping power in his decorated career, which is destined to one day land in boxing’s Hall of Fame.Anthony Joshua’s career was on a knife edge after his back-to-back losses to Oleksandr UsykCredit: GETTYHe returned to winning ways last April with a cagey points victory over Jermaine FranklinCredit: THE TIMESBut he’s racked up three emphatic KO’s in his last three outingsCredit: GETTYAJ plans to produce showstopping finishes for the rest of his careerCredit: GETTYRendering his opponents unconscious, however, seemingly became a secondary objective for the 34-year-old after back-to-back losses to Oleksandr Usyk left his career on the knife edge.But he’s followed up his cagey return to winning ways against Jermaine Franklin last April with emphatic stoppages of Robert Helenius, Otto Wallin and former UFC champion Francis Ngannou.And the Watford warrior is now focused solely on securing showstopping finishes, which wasn’t the case shortly after he joined the professional ranks.As he rewatched his 2014 knockout of Matt Legg at Wembley, where he throws down with fellow Brit Daniel Dubois later this month, he said: “It’s crazy.READ MORE BOXING NEWS”I don’t even put much into the punches. But they’re devastating.”But the difference is. now, I want to flatline people if I can.”In stark contrast to his decimation of Legg, AJ’s eagerly anticipated domestic dust-up with Dubois will take place in front of 96,000 fans.The IBF heavyweight title will be up for grabs, as well as the chance for AJ to become a three-time world champion.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSJoshua knows all too well what’s at stake in his return to the home of English football, which has been a happy hunting ground for him over the years.But he’s refusing to think about hearing veteran announcer Michael Buffer proclaim his as the “new” holder of the prestigious IBF strap.How Anthony Joshua has become ‘unbeatable’ in boxing career turnaround with insiders left stunned by heavyweight starWhen asked if he’s processed the prospect of becoming a three-time heavyweight champ, he replied: “Inshallah [God willing].”We’ll see, I don’t like to talk about what’s going to happen.”Do you know what it is: I watch a lot of stuff, I watch a lot of boxing and I see people make bold predictions.”And [they] say this and say that. And what matters is the result. Let me get the job done.” More

    • 213 Shares139 Views

      in Boxing

      Mike Tyson urged to make major change to training footage to prove he’s ready for Jake Paul

      by

      JOE ROGAN has called for Mike Tyson to prove he is fit enough to take on Jake Paul.Tyson is just over two months away from his shock return to professional boxing to take on Jake Paul in Texas on November 15.Mike Tyson has been urged to prove he is ready to Jake Paul in NovemberCredit: EPAJoe Rogan has suggested that Tyson posts longer training videos ahead of the fightCredit: ReutersDespite boasting a 50-6 record and being a previous world champion, fans have become concerned that Tyson won’t have the stamina to take on Paul in the upcoming bout.That’s because Paul, 27, is some 31 YEARS younger than Iron Mike, 58. And although Tyson has looked sharp and dangerous in the clips of his training camp he has shared online, UFC pundit and podcaster Joe Rogan has claimed that those videos are too short to prove that he is able to take on Paul.Speaking on his podcast, Rogan urged Tyson to show extended clips of his training camp to prove he’s up to the task.READ MORE ON MIKE TYSONHe said: “I wish he didn’t do it. I wish it wasn’t a thing. I wish it wasn’t a thing where a 58-year-old guy was going to fight a 27-year-old. “That said, I fully support his desire to do it. What, is he going to live forever? No, he’s not going to live forever. “Maybe he wants one more shot at it. Maybe his body can do one more fight.”I don’t know. He looks great on the mitts, but I can look good on the mitts, especially if you’re watching 30-second clips.Most read in BoxingMike Tyson has been sharing short clips of his gym work in the build up to the fightCredit: Twitter @MikeTysonJake Paul is some 31 years younger than Mike TysonCredit: GettyCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”What you want to see is him sparring. You want to see him hitting the bag for multiple rounds. Let’s see three rounds hard on the bag. I want to see what you can do.”I want to see how your feet move. I want to see what it looks like if you’re off balance when you’re throwing combinations.”Watch Francis Ngannou brutally tell Jake Paul what ‘specimen’ Mike Tyson will do to him after training with boxing iconTyson hasn’t fought competitively for nearly 20 YEARS, meaning his last fight – a 2005 defeat to Kevin McBride – took place when Jake Paul was just eight years old.The veteran fighter lost three of his last four pro fights, showing signs of physical decline towards the back end of his glittering career.And he has already had to delay his bout with social media star Paul after an ulcer flared up earlier in the year. All that said, Tyson has insisted he is ready and raring to take on ‘The Problem Child’ in the ring.Telling Fox News earlier this month that you can “bet your life” that he will take on Paul.Adding: “I’m always going to test myself. I’m always gonna push the envelope. I’m always very nervous and apprehensive until it gets closer to the fight.”Then, I understand this is reality. I’ve been through this many of times, and I know how to handle this situation.” More

    • 263 Shares199 Views

      in Boxing

      Elle Brooke reveals weird act men want her to do to them and says ‘it’s my dream job but it’s illegal’

      by

      ELLE BROOKE has discovered her dream job – but too bad it’s illegal. The adult film star is inundated with bizarre requests from her fans, followers and OnlyFans subscribers. Elle Brooke is inundated with weird requests from her fansCredit: @ellebrookeukSome even ask her to punch themCredit: Instagram / @thedumbledongBrooke is a star of Misfits BoxingCredit: GettyAnd some even offer to pay the Misfits Boxing champion huge sums to beat them up. It would mean Brooke getting to dish out the punches and not have to worry about getting any back. But her biggest opponent standing in the way of the perfect job is the law. Brooke, 26, told SunSport with a laugh: “I actually have people ask me to like punch them for so much money.READ MORE ON ELLE BROOKE”And I’m like, ‘Do you know what? I’m in the wrong job, that sounds like way easier money than me getting punched.'”I can just beat up men. I’d love to do that. I actually looked into it and it’s also against the law. “You can’t consent to, like, assault and battery, so I can’t, unfortunately. I would love to, that’s my dream job.”Brooke is one of the faces of Misfits Boxing, co-founded by YouTuber-turned-fighter KSI and his manager Mams Taylor. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSNames from the social media, TV, MMA and boxing world are welcomed in celebrity-style crossover bouts. Brooke has four wins, one loss and a draw in her six bouts after judges failed to split her and Paige VanZant, 30, in her last fight. Talks for a rematch broke down with Brooke now facing former bare-knuckle boxer Jenny “Savage” Clausius on Saturday in Newcastle. But it will mark her last bout till at least next year with a well-earned break on the horizon. Brooke said: “After this fight, I’m going to have a bit more time off because three fights in nine months, that is pretty active.”That is super active. So I’m not going to fight until next year now. After this fight, I’m gonna have a little bit of time off.”As much as I love the boxer lifestyle, I love having abs and being skinny and waking up feeling good, I’m not hungover, I do need a holiday and I need a break in terms of for the last three fights, I’ve always had an next opponent and a date.”I wanna have at least a couple of months where I’m not thinking about the next person.”Paige VanZant was dropped by Elle BrookeCredit: @thedumbledong More