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    Glamorous boxing ring girl Apollonia Llewellyn appears to make shock career change as she stuns in chic outfit

    APOLLONIA LLEWELLYN appears to have made a shock career change as she dressed to impress in a formal outfit.The boxing ring girl is used to catching the eye in bikinis – but she swapped her usual look for office attire.Apollonia Llewellyn caught the eye in a chic outfitCredit: instagram @apolloniallewellynThe ring girl was seemingly working a new jobCredit: instagram @apolloniallewellynApollonia later posted with a cute dogCredit: instagram @apolloniallewellynApollonia, 24, wore a stylish shirt and trousers as she posed while holding a phone and clipboard.The blonde bombshell appears to have landed a new job at Denta Clinics in Turkey as she claimed she was “meetings” ready.Her mum Paula re-posted one of the snaps on Instagram and said: “So proud of you. You looking amazing.”Working hard away from home for Denta Clinics.”READ MORE IN SPORT It is unclear what her job is or whether she’s simply promoting them to her 576,000 Instagram followers.The business has links to Apollonia’s family after being used by the herself and her dad in the past.She later unwound by posting snaps with a dog and by taking in the stunning views of the Turkish coastline.Away her potential work with teeth, she is used to making fans smile and recently stunned in a busty leather outfit.Most read in BoxingFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSShe was also dubbed “gorgeous” as she joined no bra club in a figure-hugging dress.Apollonia, who shot to fame as a ring girl for Misfits, even risked a social media ban by leaving little to the imagination in New York.Ten Times Apollonia Llewellyn Send Fans Wild on InstagramInside Apollonia’s glamorous life as influencer, ring girl and model …Apollonia burst out of this tiny silver bikini as she drank her ‘morning juice’Credit: INSTAGRAMConor McGregor was among 8,000 fans who enjoyed this see-through lacy outfitCredit: INSTAGRAMThousands of Apollonia’s fans enjoyed the view on the ring girl’s holiday to New YorkCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia braved the snow in the Lake DistrictCredit: InstagramApollonia really enjoyed this bowl of pasta on her summer holiday to SantoriniCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia invited fans to ‘sit and stare’ at this picture, and thousands took her up on the invitationCredit: INSTAGRAMFans were worried Apollonia’s top had shrunk in the wash as she enjoyed this hearty breakfastCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia’s followers were in awe of the stunner’s new hairdo as she wowed in a tiny yellow bikiniCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia sent a cheeky message to her fans as she posed in this glamorous see-through numberCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia told fans ‘no caption needed’ as she squeezed into this skin-tight see-through playsuitCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia revealed he ‘idea of happiness’ is being ‘wind swept on the beach’ with this busty snapCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia left very little to the imagination as she ‘brightened fans’ Mondays’ in a skimpy wet T-shirtCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia shot to recognition as a member of the Misfits Boxing fight night teamShe has garnered her a huge social media presenceCredit: INSTAGRAM @apolloniallewellynApollonia has over 570,000 Instagram followersCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynShe has turned down a staggering £100,000 to pose nude beforeCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynThe model insisted she isn’t money-orientedCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynApollonia shows off her jet setting lifestyle onlineCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynShe also holidayed in New YorkCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynApollonia is no stranger to a bikini pictureCredit: INSTAGRAM @apolloniallewellynShe has built a huge following on social mediaCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynApollonia works as a model alongside her social fameCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn More

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    Fuming Floyd Mayweather appears to AXE referee mid-fight as he is swapped out and John Gotti III bout ends in farce

    FUMING Floyd Mayweather appeared to AXE the referee during his rematch with John Gotti III which once again ended in a farce.Last summer, Mayweather’s exhibition with the grandson of notorious New York crime boss John Gotti finished in an all-out brawl.Floyd Mayweather’s rematch with John Gotti III had two different refsCredit: DAZNA new referee was switched in following Mayweather’s complaintsCredit: ReutersThe boxing icon was penalised for this hook to the headCredit: DAZNHe was furious the referee called it an illegal shot to the back of the headCredit: DAZNMayweather appeared to demand the referee get out of the ringCredit: DAZNGotti III was disqualified for holding and trash-talking before a melee broke out in the ring leading up to a rematch more than 12 months in the making.And after just two rounds of the rematch in Mexico, it looked to be heading for the same outcome.Mayweather, 47, landed what looked to be a perfectly legitimate hook on Gotti, 31 – only for the ref to step in and deem it illegal.Arguments erupted in the ring with the so-called billionaire boxing icon Mayweather left fuming and seemingly sacking the official by demanding he got out of his way so he could carry on.READ MORE IN BOXINGThe two corners then looked to be getting involved from either side of the ring as a case of deja vu threatened to ensue.Suddenly the action resumed – but with a totally different ref taking charge of the fight inside the ring.Off camera, the officials were remarkably swapped over and the action carried on. The fight went the full eight-round distance and it was largely one-way traffic. Most read in BoxingMayweather hammered Gotti with looping right hooks to the head and body while sinking in lefts to the stomach.He did show glimpses of his vintage defence and counter-punching but it was a shadow of his former self. Floyd Mayweather, 47, flashes wads of cash before flying out to exhibition fight against John Gotti III on private jetStill, three years off his 50th birthday and Mayweather had flashes of greatness with fast combinations and head movement. The boxing legend is an old friend of Gotti’s dad, a once-acting boss of the Gambino crime family made famous by his feared father.Mayweather and Gotti III shared an embrace post-fight before Mexican icon Julio Cesar Chavez, 62, entered the ring. Chavez appeared to call for an exhibition fight himself. But Mayweather responded: “He’s older now and if I do an exhibition with him, it’s not going to look good on me.”He paved the way for me and he does so much for the sport of boxing and for all the young Mexican fighters after him.”This is one of the guys who paved the way, he’s one of the best fighters of all time.”READ MORE SUN STORIESMayweather officially retired in 2017 after beating UFC superstar Conor McGregor, 36, in 2017 but he has continued to box in exhibitions. He even revealed before rematching Gotti that he has a deal to fight at least three more times.Mayweather made his feelings clearCredit: DAZNHe snarled towards the original refereeCredit: DAZNThe Money seemingly used his power and authority to have the referee replacedCredit: DAZNMayweather and Gotti III went the distanceCredit: ReutersMayweather had glimpses of his former selfCredit: AFP More

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    Floyd Mayweather vs John Gotti III LIVE RESULTS: Stream, fight start time and latest updates from huge rematch

    FLOYD MAYWEATHER returns to the ring TONIGHT for a highly anticipated rematch against John Gotti III.The two last went head-to-head in an exhibition bout in Florida in June 2023, with the fight ending in chaos.Referee Kenny Bayliss stopped the bout in the sixth round and declared it a no-contest, which led to Gotti III charging at Mayweather, prompting a mass brawl in the ring.Each fighter’s respective camps stormed the ring with several punches thrown in crazy scenes – leading to both competitors being escorted out of the venue.Card start time: 7.30pm ET/12.30am BSTMain event start time: 12.15am ET/5.15am BST (approx)TV/Stream: DAZN PPVFollow our live blog below…What happened after the fight stopped?Following the brawl, Mayweather and Gotti eventually had to be escorted out of the arena.But the rivalling camps continued to scrap by the ring and backstage until police were forced to intervene.A cop squad forced fans out of the arena as tensions boiled over inside the Fla Live Arena in Fort Lauderdale.Copy linkCopiedBefore the chaosIt was all going so well last time before the previous match ended in a mass brawl.Mayweather wouldn’t like to read this but the fight was very even.Credit: RexCopy linkCopiedWho is on the undercard?Here are all the confirmed fights set to take place on the Mayweather vs Gotti III 2 undercard:Floyd Mayweather vs John Gotti IIIVictor Ortiz vs. Rodrigo Damian CoriaAlan David Picasso vs. Azat HovhannisyanLuis Rodriguez vs. Cesar VacaAaron Silva vs. Alfonso FloresSilvia Torres vs. Cecilia RodriguezCopy linkCopiedWho is on the undercard?Here are all the confirmed fights set to take place on the Mayweather vs Gotti III 2 undercard:Floyd Mayweather vs John Gotti IIIVictor Ortiz vs. Rodrigo Damian CoriaAlan David Picasso vs. Azat HovhannisyanLuis Rodriguez vs. Cesar VacaAaron Silva vs. Alfonso FloresSilvia Torres vs. Cecilia RodriguezCopy linkCopiedWelcome to Floyd Mayweather vs John Gotti III 2Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather makes his highly-anticipated return to the ring TONIGHT as he takes on John Gotti III in – and you don’t want to miss itThe two rivals last went head-to-head in an exhibition bout in Florida in June 2023, with the fight ending in chaos.There was a lot of trash-talking and rough tactics in the sixth round, which led referee Kenny Bayliss to stop the bout and declare it a no-contest.Once the bout was waved off, Gotti III, the grandson of organised crime boss John Gotti, charged at Mayweather, prompting a mass brawl in the ring.Each fighter’s respective camps stormed the ring with several punches thrown in crazy scenes – leading to both competitors being escorted out of the venue.Gotti III was slapped with a six-month suspension for his antics in Florida and now returns to the ring for the rematch with Mayweather having served his ban.But that is a thing of the past and the boxers finally get to put hands on one another again.However, there is a very entertaining undercard to get through first.Credit: The Mega AgencyCopy linkCopied More

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    Tyson Fury relaxes on holiday as Gypsy King prepares for biggest fight of career in Oleksandr Usyk rematch

    TYSON FURY has been soaking up the sun on a family holiday ahead of his upcoming rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.The Gypsy King took to Instagram to share a series of snaps from his luxury trip away.Tyson Fury enjoy has been enjoying the sunshine on a family holidayCredit: Instagram / @tysonfuryThe Gypsy King shared a series of pics on InstagramCredit: Instagram / @tysonfuryHe posed for a photo with his daughter, VenezuelaCredit: Instagram / @tysonfuryHe posed for a picture with his daughter, Venezuela, 14, next to a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees.Fury also shared a video of himself floating in a swimming pool with a caption that read: “Work hard play hard.”In a caption for a different video, this time of the ocean, he wrote: “Want the world then go get it! NO POINT IN LOOKING BACK YOUR NOT GOING THAT DIRECTION. Blessed by God in Jesus mighty name.”The heavyweight legend is set to face Usyk in a rematch later this year.READ MORE ON FURYFury suffered a split decision defeat to the Ukrainian in May.Usyk became undisputed world heavyweight champion as a result.The Gypsy King has since activated a rematch clause and a second bout has been pencilled in for December 21.However, Tony Bellew is convinced he will face an even heavier defeat this time around.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFury has continued training while on holidayCredit: Instagram / @tysonfuryThe former WBC cruiserweight champion said: “If I’m being totally honest, do I think he’ll win? No.”I think he’ll lose again, and this time, I think he’ll lose really, really clearly. Oleksandr Usyk brutally calls out ‘Greedy Belly’ Tyson Fury after Gypsy King fires warning to Ukrainian ahead of rematch”Because Usyk, this time, will go on the back foot, and that is the worst nightmare for Tyson Fury because that’s one that he can’t control.”You’ve got to understand, he pressed the whole fight. He walked the 6ft 9ins, 20 stone man down. He walked him down and bullied him.”TYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK AS IT HAPPENED: RELIVE ALL THE ACTION FROM THE UNDISPUTED WORLD TITLE THRILLER More

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    Jake Paul reveals behind-the-scenes talks are underway with boxing chiefs in bid to secure shock world title fight 

    JAKE PAUL is in behind-the-scenes talks with boxing chiefs in a bid to map out a shock world title shot. The YouTuber-turned-prizefighter is 10-1 in the ring with his only loss coming against Tommy Fury via split-decision in 2023. Jake Paul has his eyes on boxing titlesPaul wants to rematch Fury but first returns on November 15 in Texas against Mike Tyson in a controversial clash scrutinised for the age gap. But the outspoken American still harbours lofty ambitions of one day challenging for the cruiserweight world championship. He was even backed by WBA president Gilberto Mendoza to fight former super-middleweight champ Julio Cesar Chavez Jr for some form of title. And Paul is speaking with the governing bodies in the background to put himself in a position to fight for boxing gold. READ MORE IN BOXINGHe said at a Professional Fighters League event: “There’s definitely conversations going on behind the scenes.”I think Gilbert from the WBA wanted me and Julio Chavez to fight for a belt, like a regional.”I don’t know what the belt would be exactly but definitely starting to have those conversations.”And after some of these big fights, maybe the Tommy rematch or maybe Tyson all these things, then I’m gonna be focusing on the path to world champion.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe WBC were willing to rank Paul, 27, if he had beaten Fury, 25, in their celebrity grudge match. And he has also worked with the WBO for his charitable boxing organisation to further improve his relationships outside the ring. Paul still has his eyes on a rematch with Fury after facing 58-year-old Tyson before turning his attention on the title belts. He said: “It’s just a timing thing. I think it could happen end of next year or early 2026.”But when the timing’s right, we’re gonna just go for it and see what happens. “I think it also depends on like the Tommy Fury fight and any other big name fights that come up. “There’s discussions with some other big names behind the scenes. So it really just depends on how those conversations go. “That’s why I think end of next year or early 2026 we’ll start to like target a sanctioning body and then just go up the rankings.”Jake Paul wants to rematch Tommy FuryCredit: GettyMike Tyson returns to boxing to fight Jake PaulCredit: EPA More

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    Jake Paul reveals staggering amount he will have earned in boxing after Mike Tyson fight

    JAKE PAUL admits even he is blown away by the fact his boxing earnings are about to reach $100MILLION. The YouTuber-turned-boxer burst onto the fight scene in 2020 with his polarising career in the ring continuing to print money. Mike Tyson with Jake Paul ahead of their November 15 fightCredit: EPAHe returns on November 15 in Texas against Mike Tyson in what is his most controversial but lucrative fight yet. Paul has boasted about making $40m (£31m) alone for the fight – which marks Netflix’s first move into live boxing. And that will shoot his overall earnings to $100m (£75m) for the man who just six years ago was the star of Disney Channel show Bizaardvark. With a grin, Paul said: “Not bad at all, man, I can’t believe it. I’ve already exceeded all my own expectations in life and boxing and everything.READ MORE IN BOXING”So whatever happens next is just gravy and I’m just having fun with it and trying to inspire other kids because I’m literally from Ohio.”Middle of this town grew up with a blue collar family and didn’t know what any of this world is. “And so it really shows like if you want to do something, you just gotta go for it.”Paul earned $30m (£22.7m) in his only ever defeat to Tommy Fury, 25, in Saudi Arabia in 2023. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIn 2021, Forbes listed him among boxing’s top earners with £30m made, while he pocketed around £10m for beating Nate Diaz, 39, in 2023. Paul, 27, was due to fight Tyson, 58, on July 20 but the beloved boxing icon pulled out amid a health precaution. Jake Paul rubs salt into ‘dumbass’ Tommy Fury’s wounds as he offers Molly-Mae a JOB after boxing rival’s shock break-upHis team suggested backup opponents to fill in but Netflix remained adamant Iron Mike must headline in their inaugural boxing event. Paul later stopped bare-knuckle boxing champion Mike Perry, 32, in the meantime while Tyson made a recovery. So the controversial clash – scrutinised for the three-decade age gap – has been postponed but Netflix are well and truly in the Jake Paul business. He said: “They’ve expressed interest in wanting to work with Most Valuable Promotions and me and Nakisa [Bidarian] moving forward but in terms of opponents, we haven’t gone into discussions.”But I definitely think once this is a massive success, I think there’ll be 50 to 70 million viewers live and that’ll break so many streaming records.”Once that happens, I believe Netflix will wanna do more things with MVP.”Paul hosted the press conference between Francis Ngannou, 37, and Renan Ferreira, 34, ahead of their Professional Fighters League clash on October 19 in Saudi Arabia. The American is signed to the PFL to make his MMA debut – but he warned his immediate future remains in the ring. READ MORE SUN STORIESPaul said: “It’ll most likely be boxing unless a name comes up and there’s a new free agent, most likely we will go back to boxing.”But like I said, I’m ready for MMA, we just need to find the right person.”Jake Paul is close to earning $100m from boxing More

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    Jake Paul issues update on MMA debut fight and lists FOUR names on his radar including two boxing rivals

    JAKE PAUL is still on the search to find his first opponent in MMA – and could turn to some familiar boxing faces. Paul is 10-1 in the ring but signed with the Professional Fighters League to make his cage debut. Jake Paul is still on the search to find his first opponent in MMAThe YouTuber-turned-prizefighter and PFL are still combing through their options having been ready to offer £10million to Nate Diaz. Paul said: “Just about finding the name. We have the money, we’re ready to go. We’re ready to make offers to people.”It’s just like they have to be able to draw sales and it has to be a fight where it’s like this is my first MMA fight.”So I think I could beat Nate Diaz in my first MMA fight. It would be tough of course, 50/50 fight. READ MORE IN BOXING”But I don’t wanna go into something where I’m gonna be outclassed, like fighting Khabib in my first MMA fight.”Paul, 27, beat ex-UFC star Diaz, 39, in their 2023 boxing bout but his calls to rematch in MMA have been snubbed. So he could instead turn to Jorge Masvidal, 39, or even former UFC champion Tyron Woodley, 42, who he twice beat in boxing. Paul said: “Nate Diaz, Masvidal, I would face in MMA and then I don’t even know like who else is out there that would that would make sense really.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”Tyron would be interesting for sure. I think that could be like a good plan. That would go crazy.”Paul suffered defeat for the first time last year by losing a split-decision to Tommy Fury in Saudi Arabia. Jake Paul rubs salt into ‘dumbass’ Tommy Fury’s wounds as he offers Molly-Mae a JOB after boxing rival’s shock break-upHe is desperate to avenge the result and even put up a £20m package to fight Fury, 25, in both boxing and MMA. Paul revealed: “I think that’s actually still a discussion. So that could be interesting for sure. Me versus Tommy in MMA.”The American returns to the ring on November 15 in a controversial clash against boxing icon Mike Tyson, 58. So it leaves Paul’s MMA debut delayed even further despite building a custom ring in his Puerto Rico gym. He admitted: “I haven’t started training, just the boxing takes up so much of my time and that’s what I’m focused on and until an MMA fight comes up.”That’s when I’ll focus on it and I’ll probably need like an eight-month camp if I do an MMA fight just the eight months to do jiu-jitsu, kicking all that stuff.”The YouTuber-turned-boxer is signed to the PFLCredit: Professional Fighters LeagueJake Paul wants to rematch Tommy FuryCredit: GettyTyron Woodley twice lost to Jake PaulCredit: SHOWTIMEJorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz have also been called out by Jake PaulCredit: Getty More

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    Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury brutally warned off career switch by man who has fought BOTH with boxing fight predicted

    FRANCIS NGANNOU warned rivals Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury against making an MMA switch – while predicting their boxing fight.Ngannou put his cage career on hold to cross over to boxing for a pair of bouts against AJ and Fury. Tyson Fury controversially beat Francis NgannouCredit: ReutersNgannou was knocked out by Anthony JoshuaCredit: GettyHe was firstly beaten via controversial decision to Fury, 36, despite dropping the former WBC champion last October. Ngannou, 37, was then brutally knocked out by Joshua, 34, in March and now returns to MMA after two boxing bouts. AJ and Fury are still yet to resolve their blockbuster British feud in the ring as they head towards separate bouts. Joshua faces Daniel Dubois on September 21 for the IBF title while Oleksandr Usyk rematches Fury on December 21 after his May victory.READ MORE IN BOXINGThere is hope after that the long-awaited Battle of Britain between AJ and the Gypsy King can finally be made and Ngannou – having shared the ring with both men – cannot split them.He said: “Two different styles. Everybody tries to win, I’d give it 50-50 just for that fight.” What Ngannou is certain about, though, is that neither boxing star should ever trade the ring for the cage. He said: “They don’t want that smoke. Nobody wants that. I mean, I wouldn’t want it either, I don’t blame them.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”There is a lot of elements in MMA that’s way complicated for a boxer to cross over than for an MMA fighter to cross over to boxing.”I’d need to see them do some practise.Jake Paul left ‘s—ing himself’ after being forced to separate giants Francis Ngannou and Renan Ferreira ahead of MMA clash”Maybe some of them have a wrestling skill that you don’t know or a grappling skill that you don’t know. You’d need to see.”Ngannou makes his MMA return after two years out the cage on October 19 in Saudi Arabia against 6ft 8in Renan Ferreira in his Professional Fighters League debut. More