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      Joe Joyce vows to fell Chinese giant Zhilei Zhang in April slugfest to set up dream title showdown with Fury or Usyk

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      JOE JOYCE wants to lose his rag and wipe the floor with China’s giant Zhilei Zhang.The 37-year-old Putney Juggernaut faces the giant 39-year-old on April 15 at East London’s Copper Box arena.
      The future is looking bright for Joe Joyce after his victory over Joseph Parker last yearCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Zhang is set to pose a difficult test for JoyceCredit: PA
      The 6ft 6in iron-jawed ace is on a flying run of form, with recent wins over Daniel Dubois and Joseph Parker.
      While 6ft 6in ‘Big Bang Zhang’ suffered a harsh points loss last time out against Filip Hrgovic and is now 24-1-1.
      Joyce is the mandatory challenger for the WBO heavyweight world title currently around Oleksandr Usyk’s waist, so he could be at the front of the queue for the winner of Usyk and Tyson Fury’s planned April 29 undisputed decider.
      Predicting a slugfest, Joyce roared: “It will be carnage in the centre of the ring! 
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      “I have lost my temper a few times in sparring and once was against a come-forward southpaw who was trying to knock me out. It was an exciting spar.”I think with me and Zhang there will be real heavy punches exchanged and I am sure it will be a good fight.
      “It will be a good preparation for Usyk or Fury, plus I haven’t fought a southpaw since I won the Commonwealth title against Lenroy Thomas.”
      Zhang is a huge attraction in China and was earmarked as a possible Anthony Joshua comeback opponent.
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      But he has slipped down the pecking order since he was robbed in Saudi Arabia, on the last AJ vs Usyk undercard, and Joyce agrees he will be out for revenge.
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      “He had a tough fight against Hrgovic,” Joyce said. “But I thought he won the fight.
      “Zhang is a big, strong southpaw who is massive and he has been to the Olympics and all that. So, he has the experience and I think it will be a great fight.
      “He bangs so I will have to watch out for it. As Hrgovic and I have a similar style, they had a great fight, so when we fight it should be entertaining.” More

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      Chris Eubank Jr set to activate rematch clause in Liam Smith fight contract despite shock KO loss in last bout

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR is set to activate the rematch clause placed in his contract to face Liam Smith.The Brighton bruiser suffered a brutal fourth-round KO loss in the Battle of Britain last month but remains adamant he’s a better fighter than the former WBO light-middleweight champion.
      Chris Eubank Jr and Liam Smith locked horns in a grudge match last monthCredit: PA
      Next Gen suffered a brutal fourth-round knockout loss to BeefyCredit: GETTY
      Eubank Jr is seemingly on course to exercise his rematch clauseCredit: Reuters
      And Eubank Jr – the son of British boxing great Chris Eubank Sr – wants to prove that in a rematch with Beefy.
      BOXXER promoter Ben Shalom told Sky Sports: “We’re hearing all indications that they are going to trigger.
      “We know Chris really wants to fight again.
      “His pride is hurt, he definitely wants a rematch from what I hear.
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      “And ultimately Liam wants the biggest names and the big nights.
      “He wants [Gennady] Golovkin.
      “It’s in Eubank’s hands and we can’t really look past that until the time has elapsed and we expect him to want to rematch.
      “I can’t see a better option for Eubank Jr right now.”
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      Late May is the tentative working date for the rematch, which Smith is hoping will take place at the home of his beloved Liverpool FC.
      Shalom said: “If we can make sure the event takes place near enough to the last game of the season which I think is on the weekend of [May] 21, then there is a possibility.
      “If we were able to get Anfield it would be the end of May.”
      Like Eubank Jr, Smith has intentions of facing former two-time unified middleweight king Golovkin.
      Shalom said of Smith’s next move: “For Liam, he wants to look at the Golovkins now.
      “[Kell Brook] that’s still a big name for Liam Smith. He feels like he’s dealt with Eubank.
      Liam Smith is open to rematching Chris Eubank Jr at AnfieldCredit: PA
      “He wants three more fights [in his career].
      “He feels he’s in the best shape of his life, he feels he’s boxing better than ever.
      “He really wants to take advantage of the form that he’s in.
      “He wants to fight for a world title again. He’ll deal with Eubank if he has to.
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      “Kell Brook, Golovkin, those are the sort of names he wants.
      “It’s Golovkin, Brook, Eubank rematch, I think those are the three obvious ones.” More

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      ‘Sorry what?’ – Boxing fans STUNNED by Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers PPV price… which is more than Fury fight

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      BOXING fans have been left outraged after the record cost to buy Floyd Mayweather’s exhibition bout with Aaron Chalmers on pay-per-view was announced.Former five-weight world champion Mayweather will be back in action on February 25 in an exhibition fight with the Geordie Shore-turned-MMA star.
      Fans are being charged a fortune on PPV for Floyd Mayweather’s next exhibitionCredit: Getty

      Fight fans were fuming back in November when it was revealed they would have to fork out a UK TV record £26.95 to watch Tyson Fury’s last title defence against Derek Chisora.
      However, now they will have to cough up EVEN MORE to watch this EXHIBITION.
      The bout with Chalmers will be screened on the Zeus Network online in the UK.
      And they are charging a whopping £32.26 to buy it.
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      “LOOOOOL WHAT,” replied one disgusted fan to the news, while another tweeted: “I’d rather pay to watch literally anything else!”
      Another asked: “Sorry, what?”
      While a fellow fan declared: “Ha ha they would have to pay me to watch that s***e.”
      Mayweather was last in action at the end of 2022 when he stopped KSI’s brother Deji in the sixth round of their fight.
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      The 50-0 boxing icon also beat Mikuru Asakura and Don Moore in exhibition fights last year.
      Chalmers, best known for his stint on reality TV show Geordie Shore, has turned his hand to combat sports in recent years.
      Having won a few MMA bouts, most notably with Bellator, Chalmers launched his boxing career last year, winning on points.

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      Jake Paul ‘made a mistake’ by having Mike Perry as backup for Tommy Fury fight with ex-UFC star backed to KO YouTuber

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      JAKE PAUL has been warned he has “made a mistake” by having Mike Perry as the backup replacement for his fight with Tommy Fury. Celebrity boxing rivals Paul and Fury announced the latest rescheduling of their grudge match, on February 26 in Saudi Arabia.
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury ahead of their fightCredit: Reuters
      Mike Perry with Karate Combat star Samuel EricssonCredit: Karate Combat
      But it is the THIRD time the pair will attempt settle their score in the ring following a pair of previous pullouts.
      Fury was forced to withdraw due to a rib injury in December 2021 and then amid a US visa issue last August.
      So Paul has come prepared this time by placing ex-UFC welterweight-turned bare-knuckle boxer Perry on standby.
      And Perry’s sparring partner – karate combat star Samuel Ericsson – says the YouTuber better hope Fury makes it this time.
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      Ericsson said: “I think Jake Paul has made a mistake putting Mike Perry on standby for if Tommy Fury drops out.
      “Because I am positive Mike will knock him out. He doesn’t care about anyone’s hype and he’s just too tough.
      “He’s also got a really intelligent fighting mind. Look at his BKFC fight with Michael Venom Page.
      “Everyone was predicting that Page would pick him apart and be too clever for him, plus Mike was the smaller guy in the fight.
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      “But in the fight Mike not only overwhelmed him with aggression but was also the one setting traps and tricks.
      “Look what Page has done to people and then look at how Mike outboxed him.
      “So I think Jake Paul is biting off more than he can chew here, but I do respect Jake’s willingness to step up and take challenges like this.”
      Swede Ericsson, who knocked out Tarek Khelifi in the karate combat pit in December, has been sparring with Perry recently.
      The American was considered as an alternative for Paul, 26, when talks with Fury, 23, dragged on.
      But Perry, 31, will instead be patiently waiting after it was confirmed he was the substitute opponent.
      Paul said: “We have Mike Perry on standby. Let’s go Mike Perry. He’s ready to jump in if Tommy pulls out.”
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      OnlyFans model and boxer Elle Brooke reveals she sold tub of her SPIT to fan for £200 in grim request

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      ELLE BROOKE revealed she once sold a tub of her own SPIT to a fan for £200. The content creator has shot to fame on OnlyFans and claimed she earns more than £30,000 a month.
      Elle Brooke once sold a tub of her own spit to a fan for £200Credit: Twitter
      Elle Brooke shot to fame on OnlyFansCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
      Elle Brooke earns more than £30,000 a month on OnlyFansCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
      As well as her standard subscriptions, Brooke also takes a requests from supporters, no matter how grim or ghastly.
      She told The Taboo Room: “I once sold a tub of spit for like £200.”
      Brooke, 25, has transitioned into the world of celebrity crossover boxing.
      She won her first fight last year, on points against ex-Love Islander AJ Bunker, 30.
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      Brooke then went 2-0 in January as she stopped American TikToker Faith Ordway, 21, on KSI’s undercard.
      The Manchester City fan trains with IBF bantamweight world champion Ebanie Bridges, 36.
      And the pair of blondes have also linked up for an OnlyFans collaboration, the app Brooke has found fame and fortune on.
      She said: “My first couple of months I was making seven grand a month.
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      “At the time I was at uni, I was like ‘that’s absolutely ridiculous,’ bearing in mind I never grew up with money.
      “After a year I was easily making 30 grand a month, and it’s only built up since then.”
      Brooke revealed she will make her boxing return in the summer, after tweeting: “I want to get out again in May. Who should I fight next?”
      Elle Brooke beat Faith Ordway in round oneCredit: Getty
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      Ebanie Bridges’ sexiest pictures on Instagram, from topless Santa hat shoot to glam secretary OnlyFans tease

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      IT is fair to say stunning Ebanie Bridges has transcended the world of boxing.Sure, she has conquered the sport – and is currently the holder of the IBF bantamweight title.
      Stunning Ebanie Bridges has become a favourite among boxing fans and social media usersCredit: PA
      Famous for her sexy lingerie weigh-in outfits, Bridges is the IBF bantamweight championCredit: Reuters
      But she is also renowned for her legendary weigh-in outfits that leave little to the imagination.
      Bridges, 36, dazzles in sexy lingerie before she looks her opponents in the eye ahead of a blockbuster fight.
      Recently, she launched an OnlyFans page – where she shows of exclusive content to her die-hard fans.
      While her Instagram, which has over 700,000 followers, is still the go-to place to see what the Bronze Bomber is up to in her life.
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      And she’s not shy to live up to her glam image on that platform either.
      SunSport looks at Ebanie’s sexiest Instagram posts – and how many likes they got at time of publishing.
      10. Footy fan
      Stunning Ebanie is a devout Leeds United fan, who regularly tweets her love for the Whites.
      She revealed her love obsession began with the club when fellow Aussies Harry Kewell and Mark Viduka turned out for the Yorkshire outfit.
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      And the boxing superstar regularly makes the pilgrimage to Elland Road to cheer on her team.
      Sometimes she does it wearing a full kit, as she posted here.
      Likes: 28,076
      Ebanie Bridges shows off her love for Leeds UtdCredit: Instagram @ebanie_bridges
      9. Sexy secretary
      A tease for her OnlyFans account, Ebanie dressed up as a sexy secretary for this share.
      Lent over a desk, wearing lingerie she lured fans in with a simple comment.
      “Let me teach you a thing or two on my @onlyfans,” she captioned the image.
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      8. Vegas, baby!
      Fight night in Nevada last September brought the greats Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin together for a classic bout.
      Ebanie was there to see all the action unfold, as the Mexican reigned supreme.
      Stunning in a figure-hugging red dress and high-heels, she showed off her look for a photo at the T-Mobile Arena.
      Likes: 40,009
      Fight night in Nevada and Ebanie Bridges glows in a red dressCredit: Instagram @ebanie_bridges
      7. Glam selfie
      Ebanie is not shy when it comes to showing off her cleavage.
      Her Instagram is filled with amazing selfies that have wowed fans across the globe.
      None better this one, as she wrote “Felt cute” alongside the snap.
      Likes: 25,320
      ‘Felt cut’ Ebanie Bridges declared with this stunning selfieCredit: Instagram @ebanie_bridges
      6. Red carpet ready
      When the occasion calls for it, Ebanie can mix it with the best of them.
      Here she is at a posh event – looking amazing in a shimmering silver dress.
      And she had a lovely message too. “Confidence and a kind heart are the most beautiful things you can posses,” she wrote with the pic.
      At a glam event, Ebanie Bridges looked like an A-lister in a stunning dressCredit: Instagram @ebanie_bridges
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      5. ‘Boobs and belts’
      Being the champ is a reason to be celebrated.
      So, putting aside her all-round gorgeousness, SunSport were delighted she celebrated holding the IBF bantamweight belt in such fashion.
      Wearing another stunning dress, she captioned the saucy snap: “B**bs and belts! See what’s behind the belt on my OnlyFans…”
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      The champ Ebanie Bridges shows off her IBF bantamweight beltCredit: Instagram @ebanie_bridges
      4. The one that got removed
      Famous for celebrating her body in sexy lingerie and her skills in the rings, we at SunSport never knew Ebanie had a musical side too.
      Well, at least that is what a post shared during the Christmas holidays suggested.
      Resting her breasts on the keys of a piano in a tasteful bra and thong, Ebanie’s tattoos are also on display.
      However, there’s no likes for this one because Instagram decided it was too racy and pulled it down.
      Instagram could not handle Ebanie Bridges and her piano snapCredit: INSTAGRAM
      3. Cooking up a storm
      “Might start a saucy cooking series on my @onlyfans, what do you think?” Ebanie suggested with this amazing photoshoot.
      Wearing all white, you would hope she wears an apron not to stain her snug negligee.
      But, on a serious note, when can SunSport come round for dinner?
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      2. Stage outfit
      Never neglecting her fighting ability, sexy stage outfits are Ebanie’s thing.
      She’s the best in the business at it and has started off a series of copycats who are looking to emulate her.
      Back in March, 2022 – before her fight against María Cecilia Román that won her the IBF belt – she teased what she was wearing at her weigh-in. It went down a storm on Insta.
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      Ebanie Bridges is famous for her tasteful lingerie sets she shows off at her weigh-insCredit: Instagram @ebanie_bridges
      1. Stocking filler
      As saucy as Ebanie has ever got.
      Topless, but covering her modesty with a Santa hat, the beautiful blonde was in a playful mood.
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      She captioned the photo: “White Christmas’ all around on my OnlyFans tonight 😏😉❄️💦”
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      Kell Brook apologises and says he’s ‘seeking help’ after boxing champ filmed snorting line of white powder

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      BOXER Kell Brook has apologised for a video showing him snorting a white powder.The former world champion, 36, added that he will seek help and apologised to his friends and family.
      Boxer Kell Brook was filmed snorting a line of white powder in a party at his home
      Footage shows him snorting the substance through a roll-up from a glass coffee table
      Kell then appears worse for wears as he shadow boxes in front of a framed picture of him on the wall
      The former world champion has apologisedCredit: Getty
      Last month, The Sun revealed footage showing him snorting the powder at a party in his home.
      He since wrote on social media: “I messed up, I hold my hands up & want to apologise to my family gym friends & fans.
      “It’s no secret that I struggle with mental health & I’m finding retirement really hard.
      “I’m actively seeking the help I need to get me on the right path. Again I apologise for the hurt I’ve caused.”
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      Footage shows Brook bending over a glass-topped coffee table.
      More white powder is heaped next to a plastic “wrap” and the star — nicknamed Special K — mumbles “nice”.
      The 36-year-old appears the worse for wear as he shadow boxes in front of a framed portrait of him having won the IBF welterweight title in 2014.
      His manager Terry Thompson insisted it was “a joke”.
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      Brook wore a T-shirt featuring boxing legend Joe Louis at the Sheffield party.
      A source said: “He had a bit of a gathering at his house where people were drinking spirits and smoking.
      “He was snorting white powder.”
      Wife Lindsey, 35, who was often seen in the ring after his fights, and their three children were believed to be away.
      Brook’s last bout was almost a year ago when he beat bitter rival Amir Khan.
      Brook announced his retirement in May after winning 40 of 43 professional fights.
      But he said recently he would return to the ring for the right offer.
      He has been touted as an opponent for light-middleweight Liam Smith who beat Chris Eubank Junior last weekend. More

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      Inside Jake Paul’s training camp for Tommy Fury fight with gym having strong links to Molly Mae’s PrettyLittleThing

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      JAKE PAUL is preparing for his Saudi Arabia fight against Tommy Fury 700 miles away in Dubai – in a gym with links to Molly-Mae. Both celebrity boxing rivals are training hard after announcing the latest rescheduling of their grudge match, on February 26.
      Jake Paul ahead of his fight with Tommy FuryCredit: Instagram / @jakepaul
      PLT owner Umar Kamani with Molly-MaeCredit: Splash News
      Lawrence Okolie, Umar Kamani and Jake Paul in 2022Credit: Instagram / @thekamaniclub
      Paul had swapped sunny Puerto Rico – where he has been based for the last two years – for the Middle East.
      But he travelled from his Dubai camp to London over the weekend to officially face off with Fury for the first time.
      Following a hectic day of pay-per-view promotion, Paul returned back to Dubai to carry on with his preparation.
      And he gave fans a glimpse inside his brutal regime by uploading a series of training pictures.
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      He can be seen sparring, shadow boxing and working the battles ropes, used to improve conditioning.
      What is most surprising is that the YouTuber-turned boxer is training out of Umar Kamani’s gym.
      Kamani is the CEO of PrettyLittleThing, the company in which Fury’s girlfriend Molly-Mae works as a creative director.
      The fashion mogul has welcomed the likes of Floyd Mayweather, 45, and Anthony Joshua, 33, through his gym doors before.
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      Lawrence Okolie in Umar Kamani’s gym with Anthony JoshuaCredit: Instagram / @thekamaniclub
      Floyd Mayweather training in Umar Kamani’s gymCredit: Instagram / @thekamaniclub
      Inside the Kamani Club in DubaiCredit: Instagram / @thekamaniclub
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      And Paul, 26, was there as recently as November, when he commentated on Fury’s exhibition with Rolly Lambert, 33.
      It set the two up to finally meet in the ring, following two cancellations in the past.
      Fury, 23, was forced to pull out in December 2021 due to a rib injury and then last August amid a US visa issue.
      But he hopes it will be third time lucky after the duo agreed to a blockbuster in the Saudi desert.
      Fury himself is enduring a gruelling grind and said he even moved out of the £3.5million mansion he shares with Molly-Mae.
      He told Sky Sports: “I’m a professional athlete, I’m a professional boxer.
      Jake Paul sparring in DubaiCredit: Instagram / @jakepaul
      Jake Paul has swapped his Puerto Rico base for DubaiCredit: Instagram / @jakepaul
      “My job is not to make little sly jokes and comments on Instagram and social media.
      “I’m in a training camp. I’m in bed nine o’clock every single night, I’m up 4.30/5am running. Solely focussed on this man.
      “One man is flying around the globe, coming here to do media stuff, going here, there and everywhere and you’ve got one man that’s living in a hellhole.
      “I’ve moved out of my own house, I’m living in a little apartment, I’ve gone back to the dog mindset.
      “And that’s what’s going to get me through this fight, he’s not working as hard as I am, I’m putting the work in.
      “I’m not just putting the work in when the camera’s in front of me. All the cameras are off when I’m working.
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      “I don’t need people to stand around me and say, ‘You’re doing well, keep going.’
      “It’s already tunnel vision and nothing else is going to distract me. Nothing in this world could take away my focus right now.”
      Jake Paul faces Tommy Fury on February 26Credit: Instagram / @jakepaul
      Jake Paul working on the battle ropesCredit: Instagram / @jakepaul
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