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      Who is Anna Woolhouse? Presenter and face of Sky Sports boxing coverage – profile for Eubank Jr vs Smith host

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      STUNNING Sky Sports presenter Anna Woolhouse continues to wow fans as their lead boxing presenter.Host Anna has become a main fixture of Sky Sport’s boxing coverage and will be part of the team for Chris Eubank Jr’s bout with Liam Smith.
      Anna will be hosting Sky’s boxing coverageCredit: Instagram @woolyanna1
      Here Anna Woolhouse stands with Eddie Hearn (right) and Lawrence Okolie (left)Credit: Instagram @woolyanna1
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      Who is Anna Woolhouse?
      Born in Market Deeping in 1984, Anna graduated from Leeds University where she achieved a BA Honours degree in music.
      As a result, music and dance are among her hobbies.
      Anna later gained a post-graduate degree in broadcast journalism and pursued a career in the media.
      Anna began her career in radio, before she joined Sky Sports.
      She has also presented Netball, Ice Hockey and F1 shows – where she gained experience on the ‘Midweek Report’.
      Anna is a fitness fanatic and regularly posts workout pictures and videos online.
      Anna Woolhouse covered Kell Brook vs Errol Spence Jnr in Sheffield, with Tony Bellew and Anthony Joshua in attendanceCredit: Instagram @woolyanna1
      When boxing returned to our screens, so did Anna
      Anna pictured at Matchroom’s Fight Camp
      She is frequently ringside as she presents Sky’s pay-per-view and regular boxing coverage.
      During lockdown, Anna was involved in the ‘Doing the Round’ series, conducting interviews from home.
      When boxing returned to our screens, so did Anna, working alongside Joshua, Tony Bellew and Johnny Nelson.
      Credit: Instagram @woolyanna1
      Anna Woolhouse has become a huge asset to Sky Sport’s boxing coverage at home and abroad
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      Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall forced apart after furious row at Chris Eubank Jr fight as bitter rematch is delayed

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      JOSH TAYLOR and Jack Catterall were pulled apart by security on Saturday night after their third rematch plan fell through.The jinxed re-run has been floored again with the 32-year-old Scotland star injured and the March 4 date scrapped.

      Jack Catterall was held back from Josh Taylor after theY crossed paths at the Eubank Jr vs Smith fightCredit: TWITTER@EZETALKSSPORTS
      Chorley clubber Catterall was eventually forced to sit in his seat by securityCredit: TWITTER@EZETALKSPORTS
      The super-lightweight pair were due to meet on Monday at a spicy press conference in Manchester.
      But that event was cancelled on Saturday and the Glasgow bout is now postponed while he rests a foot injury.
      Instead, they accidentally crossed paths ringside at the Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Smith bout and a row kicked off.
      Giant security staff pulled the men apart and Taylor retained his VIP seat but Catterall was moved to the opposite end of the row.
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      It will need a fourth date to be arranged after bouts in December and February were also axed, making March 4 the third doomed plan.
      The pair clashed last February when Taylor defended all four world titles with a controversial decision.
      The delay in rematching has meant the Tartan Tornado has lost three of the belts and only the WBO strap remains his.
      A December re-run was cancelled when Taylor suffered a knee injury, then February 4 was in the pipeline before it got pushed back a month.
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      Taylor said: “I am the champion, I had to vacate some of the belts but I am still unbeaten.
      “I am bringing big-time boxing back to Scotland, I love my country and want to represent the people and give them good nights.”
      In an interview with talkSPORT, Taylor said of his hotly-disputed title defence: “I was absolutely rubbish but I got the right result.
      “There’s not anybody in this world that can convince me that I thought I lost the fight.
      Josh Taylor controversially remained undisputed super-lightweight champ against Jack CatterallCredit: PA
      The entire boxing world thought Jack Catterall dethroned Josh TaylorCredit: Instagram @boxxer
      “I didn’t think I did lose the fight.
      “I thought I won it by a point or two.
      “I thought he was very negative, on the back foot, holding and I think he should’ve had more than one point taken off him for excessive holding.
      “It’s been and done. I got the decision.” More

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      Tyson Fury and Paris enjoy holiday with whole family as Brit star prepares for ring return against Usyk

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      TYSON FURY jetted off for a winter getaway with his family before beginning preparations for his clash with Oleksandr Usyk.The reigning WBC heavyweight champion is set to take on the undefeated Ukrainian in a historic undisputed showdown in the spring.
      Tyson Fury took wife Paris and their six kids to Tenerife for some winter sunCredit: instagram
      The Furys had a whale of a time in Spain before heading back homeCredit: instagram
      SunSport understands the Gypsy King is set to begin training for the historic clash in the coming weeks.
      But he’s made sure to enjoy some quality time with his family before diving into what will be another gruelling training camp.
      Dotting dad Tyson took wife Paris and their six kids to Tenerife for a bit of winter sun.
      The Furys were all smiles as they posed for a group photo in the street, with Tyson looking proud as punch of his young family.
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      Paris documented their mini-break via her Instagram stories, in which she showed their hilarious attempt to get all the kids to smile for a group photo.
      She saw the funny side of their failure to get the children looking at the camera, writing “Everyone look” as the caption across both photos.
      The Fury family break didn’t last long, though, as they returned to the UK a few days ago.
      And Tyson will no doubt be back in the gym on Monday to begin getting in tip-top shape to face Usyk.
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      The pair’s mouthwatering clash was expected to take place on March 4 but is now on course for April.
      Co-promoter Frank Warren told talkSPORT: “We’re expecting a couple of offers this week, but none of them have come through and then Tyson has to make his decision.
      “I hope it’s going to happen at the end of March, early April, that’s where we’re looking at the moment.
      “So, fingers crossed we get it over the line for that date, but it will definitely, definitely happen.”
      He added: “We’re very far down the road.
      “But there are a couple of things we’ve got to work on.
      Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are on course to throw down in AprilCredit: REUTERS
      “We’re trying to get to a point where we can announce it fairly soon and we all think it’s going to happen.”
      Fury and Usyk, 34 and 36 respectively, have spent the last few weeks trading verbal jabs on social media.
      Former unified heavyweight champion Fury recently told the slick southpaw in an Instagram video: “Tyson Fury here.
      “WBC heavyweight number one – get up world champion!
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      “Usyk, calling out the Gypsy King with your pathetic little callouts, dosser.
      “Rabbit. I’m coming for you, rabbit. You’re getting it, rabbit.” More

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      John Fury claims trim Usyk looks ‘terrible’ and that he’s same size as son Tyson’s wife Paris ahead of undisputed fight

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      JOHN FURY claimed a trim Oleksandr Usyk looks like he’s ready to fight Paris rather than her husband Tyson.The Ukrainian, 36, is set to face the WBC heavyweight world champion in a unification bout in April.
      Oleksandr Usyk will be much smaller than Tyson Fury when they face off in the ringCredit: Reuters
      Tyson’s dad suggested Usyk would be better off fighting Paris insteadCredit: Jamie McPhilimey
      But with the WBA, WBO, IBF and The Ring king will come in a lot smaller, lighter and shorter than his 6ft 9ins opponent.
      And Fury’s dad piled in on Usyk’s “terrible” physique – by suggesting Usyk needs to pile on the pounds.
      But even if he does, he still expects the Gypsy King to be far too much to handle and he might fare better against his 5ft 4ins wife and mum-of-six Paris.
      Fury Sr told talkSPORT via Freebets.com: “Looking at Usyk getting out the pool the other day, he needs to do something different physically to get in the ring with Tyson.
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      “We could put the boxing gloves on Paris and let her fight him based on how he looked the other day.
      “They are about the same size. I think Paris has a bigger pair of shoulders, to be fair.
      “He did himself no favours with a body like that. He looked terrible, like he’s not eaten for three months.
      “When they are out of so-called ‘training’ their body disappears.
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      “And then you see them transformed a few months later. Like a head transplant onto another body. He will go from a rabbit to an oversized rabbit in a few months.
      “Tyson is unbeatable.
      “The Gypsy King has won all over the world. He beat one Ukrainian dosser, he will beat another.”
      Fury, 34, boasts a staggering 33-0-1 professional record with 24 wins by knockout.
      Now his full attention is on the showdown with Usyk.
      An announcement is said to be “imminent” but there is still uncertainty over where the fight will take place.
      Frank Warren, Fury’s British promoter, told Seconds Out Youtube channel: “Both sides want the fight and are up for the fight.
      “We are in a like mind.
      “I don’t think we’re far off from announcing it.
      “It’s basically just a couple of things behind the scenes we’re just trying to get sorted.
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      “I won’t go into it as I don’t want to compromise the situation.
      “News is pretty imminent now.”
      John Fury is confident his son will come through unscathed and unify the heavyweight divisionCredit: PA More

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      Eddie Hearn reveals fighters ‘in the mix’ to face Anthony Joshua next as April return set to be announced next week

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      EDDIE HEARN has revealed the fighters that are “in the mix” to face Anthony Joshua next with his April return set to be confirmed next week.The two-time heavyweight champion is aiming to bounce back after two crushing defeats to Oleksandr Usyk
      Eddie Hearn has revealed how is in the mix to fight Anthony Joshua nextCredit: PA
      Hearn confirmed this week that the boxing star has chosen a new man to train him for his return.
      And he also revealed that the Brit will be heading America for his fight camp.
      April is the month that AJ is set to pull on the gloves again – although his opponent is yet to be confirmed.
      Jermaine Franklin is one of three names in talks to fight Joshua – and the American is ready and waiting to accept a deal.
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      Franklin, 29, is alongside Aussie southpaw Demsey McKean, 32, and veteran Gerald Washington, 40, are all believed to be in consideration.
      His promoter Dmitriy Salita agreed a deal for the American to face Dillian Whyte, 34, in November, which ended in a disputed decision loss.
      Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn held talks with Salita just days ago and although no official paperwork has been exchanged, Franklin is raring to go.
      However, now Hearn has thrown two other names into the mix.
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      When asked by Boxing Social if Franklin was the frontrunner to take on Joshua, Hearn replied: “Not necessarily.
      “Otto Wallin is in the mix. Again, the southpaw situation is a problem.
      “There are loads of people that put their name forward for that fight. Probably half of the 15 in the world.”
      Hearn added: “Filip Hrgovic is another guy. It’s a tough fight for AJ.
      “That’s a great fight, but I think you’re more likely to see AJ against Filip Hrgovic for the IBF world title after the Usyk vs Fury fight probably.
      “I think it will be [for the vacant IBF belt] by the time it comes around, but again that’s a good fight, a dangerous fight. Any of those guys are a good fight for AJ to come back to.”
      Southpaw Wallin, 32, has only one loss on his professional record, and that came to WBC champion Fury back in 2019 in a bloodbath.
      Croatian Hrgovic, 30, narrowly beat Zhang Zhilei on the undercard of Joshua’s rematch defeat to Usyk in August to extend his unbeaten run to 15-0. More

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      Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Smith EXACT ring walk time confirmed – what start time are pair in ring tonight?

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR faces his next match-up in the ring this weekend as he takes on Liam Smith.The 33-year-old was last in action in February 2022, beating Liam Williams via lopsided unanimous decision.
      Chris Eubank Jr and Liam Smith both weighed in at 159lbsCredit: Reuters
      But now he takes on Smith, who twice beat Williams himself earlier on in his career.
      Eubank Jr and Smith have shared a feisty build-up to their fight so far and are sure to deliver on the night.
      The undercard is stacked with action as well as Joseph Parker returns in an action clash against Jack Massey.
      The event is taking place at the AO Arena in Manchester and will cost £19.95 to watch on Sky Sports Box Office.
      What time are the ring-walks?
      Eubank Jr and Smith will make their walk to the ring at around 10.15pm UK time.
      The co-main event of the evening is Richard Riakporhe vs Krysztof Glowacki and that should get underway from around 9pm.
      The event will get going from 7pm on Sky Sports Box Office.
      You can live stream the event from the Sky Sports Box Office app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
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      Jermaine Franklin one of three in talks to fight Anthony Joshua with American ‘on board’ and ‘waiting for confirmation’

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      JERMAINE FRANKLIN is one of three names in talks to fight Anthony Joshua – and ready and waiting to accept a deal. AJ is in line to return on April 1 back at the O2 Arena for the first time in seven years.
      Anthony Joshua is set to return on April 1Credit: AFP
      Dillian Whyte beat Jermaine Franklin in NovemberCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      And following two defeats to Oleksandr Usyk, 36, in the space of 11 months, Joshua, 33, is primed for a confidence-building comeback bout.
      Franklin, 29, is alongside Aussie southpaw Demsey McKean, 32, and veteran Gerald Washington, 40, in consideration to fight AJ.
      His promoter Dmitriy Salita agreed a deal for the American to face Dillian Whyte, 34, in November, which ended in a disputed decision loss.
      Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn held talks with Salita just days ago and although no official paperwork has been exchanged, Franklin is raring to go.
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      Salita told SunSport: “I think that Jermaine is one of the frontrunners.
      “Joshua is an amazing heavyweight. But at this point the question is how much does Joshua want to test himself and risk?  
      “Jermaine is waiting for confirmation and the fight announcement press conference.
      “Jermaine’s side is on board as soon as Joshua gives that green light.”
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      Joshua was ringside to watch Whyte escape with a majority-decision verdict over Franklin.
      It has set the pair up for a summer rematch, which would come eight years after AJ’s epic KO win.
      But Whyte is set for a tune-up bout also while Joshua welcomes himself back to the ring.
      Following the controversy with Franklin’s first trip to London, Salita feels his man is deserving of a shot at AJ.
      He said: “I believe that from all the names I saw recently and they are Demsey Mckean, Gerald Washington and Jermaine.
      “Jermaine by far deserves the opportunity but he is not the mandatory, just a people’s challenger from this bunch.  
      “There is nothing Jermaine can do to force the fight. We are grateful for the opportunity if it in fact materialises.”
      Franklin still feels there is unfinished business with Whyte and wants a rematch.
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      But he also has his eyes on Tyson Fury, 34, and Oleksandr Usyk, 36, who are set to unify all for belts this year.
      Salita said: “From our point of view Jermaine’s plan is to beat Joshua, fight Whyte in a rematch and then fight the winner of Fury versus Usyk.”
      Dillian Whyte, promoter Eddie Hearn and Jermaine FranklinCredit: Getty More

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      Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk announcement ‘imminent’ says Brit star’s promoter ahead of blockbuster undisputed bout

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      FRANK WARREN has revealed that an announcement for the blockbuster bout between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk is ‘imminent’.The two title holders are set to face off this year after clearing the path with Fury defeating Derek Chisora and Usyk seeing off Anthony Joshua in a rematch.
      Tyson Fury’s fight against Oleksandr Usyk is set to be announcedCredit: Reuters
      Usyk beat Anthony Joshua las yearCredit: PA
      The undisputed fight between the two is one of the most heavily anticipated clashes among boxing fans this year.
      Fury’s promoter, Warren, has said that there are a “couple of things” to sort out to seal a deal for the fight.
      He told Seconds Out Youtube channel: “Both sides want the fight and are up for the fight.
      “We are in a like mind.
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      “I don’t think we’re far off from announcing it.
      “It’s basically just a couple of things behind the scenes we’re just trying to get sorted.
      “I won’t go into it as I don’t want to compromise the situation.
      “News is pretty imminent now.”
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      The bout between the Fury and Usyk was expected to be in March, but Warren confirmed that it has had to be pushed back.
      When asked if the new date for the bout would be in April, Warren replied: “Yeah, I mean, we have to get it on as soon as possible for obvious reasons.”
      As the fight deal nears completion, history will be made, as all four heavyweight belts have never been on the line in the same fight.
      Fury’s American promoter, Bob Arum, has confirmed that Fury and Usyk have agreed to the title showdown, and that an unidentified Middle Eastern country will host the bout.
      But if a venue in the Middle Eastern cannot be found, then Wembley Stadium would be on the table to play host. More