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      Richmond Bridge stabbing: Man, 32, arrested for ‘murder’ after Ian Wright’s pal killed with ‘piece of broken glass’

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      A MAN has been arrested after allegedly stabbing and killing Ian Wright’s pal with a piece of glass during a fight. Police raced to Richmond Bridge around 4am on Saturday after reports a fight had broken out.
      Ian Wright’s pal Reece Newcombe, 31, died after allegedly being stabbed with a piece of broken glassCredit: Facebook
      Reece became a father earlier this year to baby daughter MisseCredit: Facebook
      When they arrived they found Reece Newcombe, 31, fighting for his life.
      The boxer was rushed to hospital, where he died of his injuries.
      Officers believed he had been stabbed with a piece of glass.
      Reece helped train Wright, 59, among other famous names for a charity boxing match.
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      The cops have today arrested a 32-year-old man on suspicion of his murder.
      The man remains in police custody.
      Police are now urging people who watched the fight unfold to come forward.
      As well as training Wright, the dad-of-one, from Feltham, West London, also taught actor Jack O’Connell, who recently starred in the drama ‘SAS: Rogue Heroes.’
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      His heartbroken family wrote on social media: “This is the hardest thing for us to write.
      “We are truly heartbroken at the loss of our son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin.
      “Words cannot describe our grief. Our family is broken and never will be the same again without Reece’s larger than life personality.
      “As a family, we will make sure his darling daughter Misse will know all about her Daddy and how much he loved her and how much he was loved by everyone.”
      They added: “We appreciate everyone’s love and support. RIP our beloved Reecey Bear.”
      Detective Chief Inspector Katherine Goodwin, who is leading the investigation, said today: “Anyone who has yet to speak with police is urged to come forward immediately.
      “We believe a number of people watched the incident unfold and some onlookers may have recorded footage on their mobile phones.
      “I need to hear from all of these people.”
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      Anyone with information that could assist police should call 101 or tweet @MetCC ref CAD 1099/26NOV.
      To remain 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org. More

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      Former World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall boasts he’s ‘still got it’ as he competes for first time in FIVE YEARS

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      FORMER World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall returned to competition for the first time in FIVE YEARS over the weekend.The 34-year-old, who was crowned the World’s Strongest Man in 2017, had taken a lengthy break from strongman events before he began training for a boxing match against Hafthor Bjornsson in Dubai earlier this year.
      Eddie Hall competed in front of a thrilled crowd in Liverpool on SaturdayCredit: Instagram @eddiehallwsm
      It is the first strongman he has competed in for five yearsCredit: Instagram @eddiehallwsm
      Hall lost the bout against “The Mountain” as he was beat up over six rounds before losing by unanimous decision.
      Earlier this month, the Briton confirmed he had turned down big money offers to return to the ring.
      And now he has gotten back to competing in his first love – strongman events – five years after retiring from the discipline to compete in lower-weight competitions.
      It came at the World’s Strongest Nation show at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool on Saturday, with Hall featuring for the UK team against the USA.
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      And he shared a couple of photos and a clip of the action on social media.
      Hall, who recently shaved off his beard, also added the short Instagram caption: “First time Competing in over 5 YEARS! For the World’s Strongest Nation show!🏆 Still got it 😉.”
      Bodybuilder Hall made around £1million for his fight with Bjornsson back in March.
      But he recently claimed he does not expect to give boxing another crack despite attempts to lure him back to the sport.
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      He told The Mirror: “I don’t think so. Doing that fight with Thor was literally the sole reason, it was good timing for me.
      “Covid had just kicked off, all the TV production stopped and then I got a contract under my nose for seven-figures to fight Thor.
      “I’ve been offered more fights with some big names for big money and I’m just not interested.
      “I can make more money doing what I do now and I enjoy what I do now, that’s the important thing for me.
      “I’m spending time with my wife and my son and I’m enjoying myself.
      “Don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed boxing but it’s like with the strongman, you’ve got to be dedicated.
      “From seven in the morning till 10 at night, you’ve got to be 100 per cent committed.
      “I’m just at a point in my life where I want to relax a bit and spend time with my family a bit more.”
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      Jake Paul hailed by Terence Crawford but pound-for-pound ace wants YouTuber to fight a ‘real boxer’ and NOT an MMA star

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      JAKE PAUL received praise by Terence Crawford but was urged to fight a “real boxer” next and NOT another MMA star. The YouTuber-turned prizefighter has slowly began winning the backing of those in the boxing business.
      Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum with Terence CrawfordCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Jake Paul after beating UFC legend Anderson SilvaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      But he is yet to face a seasoned boxer in his 6-0 career despite beating UFC legend Anderson Silva in October.
      Silva, 47, did have a 4-1 record in the ring but it marked another former MMA champion that Paul, 25, had the beating of.
      Now pound-for-pound star Crawford, 35, wants to see the American step up his competition and face a professional boxer.
      He said on The MMA Hour: “When you look at Jake Paul, he’s been training for years.
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      “He’s been fighting without head gear and fighting in the back of his yard. Jake Paul definitely became a professional in this sport.
      “I just want to see him actually fight a real fighter, At this point in time.
      “Any real boxer. Not an MMA fighter that you’re bigger than. Somebody your weight. Get him a real fight. Test him out.
      “Not somebody in the top-10, just a real fighter that we can say, ‘OK, Jake, you fought such and such, he was ranked 15,’ or something, and we can gauge from there.”
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      Paul has signed to fight 8-0 Tommy Fury, 23, TWICE and 13-2 heavyweight Hasim Rahman Jr, 31.
      Fury was withdrawn amid a rib injury and US visa issue while Rahman pulled out due to a weight disagreement.
      Paul confirmed he will return in February and was sending out offers to three different opponents.
      Fury’s side had revealed talks were ongoing to reschedule the celebrity grudge match in 2023.
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      ‘He’s ready to go’ – Anthony Joshua to fight Dillian Whyte next year as promoter Eddie Hearn reveals date for rematch

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      EDDIE HEARN said Anthony Joshua is ready to rematch Dillian Whyte next year after a ringside scouting mission. AJ lost to his heavyweight rival in their 2009 amateur barnburner but won the rematch six years later in the pros.
      Dillian Whyte is in line to rematch Anthony JoshuaCredit: PA
      Anthony Joshua pictured with promoter Eddie HearnCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      And Joshua sat and watched with a keen eye at Wembley Arena as Whyte just edged out Jermaine Franklin by disputed majority decision.
      Hearn is ready to pit the pair together next year in either the first quarter of 2023 or in the summer for AJ.
      He told Matchroom Boxing: “His next date is fast approaching and he’s looking at those guys throughout the whole fight, thinking, ‘Whoever gets this, I want the winner.’
      “Dillian Whyte got the nod. Whether that’s in March or whether that’s in June or July, I feel pretty confident that fight will take place.
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      “He’s ready to go. He’s is licking his lips. He’s ready to get back into camp and looking forward to his return.”
      Joshua, 33, took a break from boxing following consecutive losses on points to Oleksandr Usyk, 35.
      Hearn teased that the winner between Whyte, 34, and Franklin, 29, would likely welcome AJ back to the ring next year.
      The promoter warned Joshua could have one comeback fight before a summer rematch or go straight into it.
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      But one thing is for sure, it would see him head back for Wembley Stadium to fight Whyte, the man he knocked out in 2015.
      He said: “Every AJ fight is a stadium fight, particularly against Dillian Whyte.
      “He’s looking for a big year, three fights and that would be a great all-British blockbuster.”
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      Tyson Fury vs Derek Chisora 3: Date, UK start time confirmed, live stream, TV channel, PPV price for fight THIS WEEKEND

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      TYSON FURY makes his big return to boxing when he faces Derek Chisora THIS WEEKEND. The Gypsy King hasn’t been in the ring since his sixth-round TKO destruction of Dillian Whyte back in April at a sold out Wembley Stadium.
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      Derek Chisora will face Tyson Fury for the THIRD time in his career
      A whopping 94,000 fans, a British record, filled the England football team’s national stadium that night to watch Fury defend his WBC heavyweight crown before announcing his retirement in the ring after.
      His retirement didn’t last long, however, as toward the end of the summer he called out Anthony Joshua for a massive money-spinning clash.
      Talks failed to materialise, however, and now Fury is on the precipice of finalising a deal to fight Chisora, who beat Kubrat Pulev in exciting fashion in July.
      Chisora has clashed with Fury twice before, though, losing the first on points before being stopped in their 2014 sequel.
      And now, the two British heavyweights are set to fight for a third time in the most expensive showing on BT Sport Box Office EVER.
      Tyson Fury takes on Derek Chisora at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
      When is Fury vs Chisora 3?

      Tyson Fury vs Derek Chisora is on this Saturday, December 3.
      The fight is set to take place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
      The last fight to be held there was Anthony Joshua’s first fight with Oleksandr Usyk last year.
      Ring-walks have been confirmed to be taking place at 9pm UK time.

      What TV channel will it be on and can it be live streamed?

      Fury vs Chisora 3 will be shown live on BT Sport Box Office in the UK.
      BT Sport Box Office is available for live streaming from their dedicated app, which can be downloaded onto your mobile or tablet device.
      The event will cost £26.95.

      Fury vs Chisora card
      The full undercard has yet to be announced for Fury vs Chisora 3.
      But it’s been confirmed that Daniel Dubois will be in action in the co-main event slot, as he takes on Kevin Lerena, defending his WBA heavyweight ‘Regular’ title in the process.

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      What has been said?
      Fury: “I’m not gonna sit here and call Chisora names. I respect him. I’ve got nothing bad to say about Derek; he’s a good fighting man, and he brings his A game every time.
      “[But] In my reign right now, I’m reigning supreme. I’ll beat him, and then I’ll beat the little middleweight guy [Usyk].
      “He says he’s gonna knock me out, I wanna see him do it. If he does, I’ll be the first to congratulate him.”
      Chisora: “I’m a black belt in crazy! The mindset is unbelievable right now, it’s crazy.
      “It’s gonna be toe to toe. I have to knock him out, I’m gonna drop him, yeah.
      “I’ll beat him. I’m gonna knock him out, I’m gonna stop him, 100 per cent.”
      Promoter Frank Warren said: “Tyson wanted to fight in his home country again this year following his special night at Wembley Stadium in April.
      “This brings us to the magnificent Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and a match against an old rival in Derek Chisora.
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      “Derek, also a big favourite with British fans, has reinvented himself in recent years and Tyson has long stated his wish to fight him for a third time.
      “Tyson can’t afford any slip-up in this fight as he has the much-publicised undisputed match-up with Usyk in the New Year which we’re really looking forward to.” More

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      John Fury fears son Tommy will NEVER fight Jake Paul and compares celeb grudge match to Tyson and Anthony Joshua

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      JOHN FURY fears his boy Tommy will NEVER fight Jake Paul – like has been the case with his other son Tyson and Anthony Joshua. Tommy has twice withdrawn from facing Paul in the past, due to a rib injury last December and US visa issue in August.
      John Fury pictured with his son TommyCredit: Rex
      Jake Paul is in talks to fight Tommy Fury in 2023Credit: EPA
      The pair of celebrity boxing rivals are now in talks to reschedule once more for early next year but John doubts a deal will ever be reached.
      He told FreeBets: “I see this Tommy and Jake thing being like Tyson and AJ. Never going to happen.
      “There’s been a lot of talk, a lot of hype and it’s never happened. I think this is heading in the same way.
      “I’m sick of it now, I’m not going to chase it anymore, If they’re not prepared to pay Tommy what he’s worth.
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      “They want it all. They want the lions share and more of the lions share than they think.
      “We’re not going to box for less than Tommy’s worth, so I can’t see the fight happening.
      “It’s going to be one of them: the fight that never happens.”
      Paul, 25, most recently beat UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, in October, the biggest win in his 6-0 career.
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      Meanwhile Tommy, 23, returned this month in a last-minute exhibition bout against replacement Rolly Lambert, 33.
      Paul Bamba, 33, was withdrawn on the day due to a weight disagreement and Paul was a special guest commentator on the night.
      After Tommy cruised past six rounds, the two clashed on the ring apron and agreed to fight in 2023.
      Both camps have confirmed negotiations are underway but John claimed they are being lowballed.
      He said: “Like AJ and Tyson, it’s unfortunate, but we want what we’re worth.

      “We’re not making up numbers, the Fury’s are the biggest name in boxing. Jake Paul thinks that he’s A side, but I’m telling you he’s not.
      “The Fury’s are the A side because when you get into the ring boxing, whatever type of combat sport it is with gloves on, that’s our field of expertise.
      “That’s what we do and that’s what Tommy does.  Jake Paul’s made his living through YouTube filming mad events. We’re fighters.
      “If the fight isn’t on at least a level playing field with us, the fight will never happen, it’s that simple.
      “I’m sick of hearing Jake Paul’s name, if I never heard it again that would suit me.”
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      Anthony Joshua lays out plan to fight Tyson Fury in 2023 and opens up on rival’s trilogy bout with Derek Chisora

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA is eyeing a 2023 fight with Tyson Fury once his great rival completes a trilogy with old pal Derek Chisora. AJ was initially offered a shock December 3 title shot, which led to some wishful talks between the opposing camps.
      Anthony Joshua pictured with promoter Eddie HearnCredit: PA
      Tyson Fury and Derek Chisora ahead of their trilogy fightCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Alas, no deal was struck and Chisora instead received the right to welcome Fury back to the ring this Saturday, despite his two prior losses.
      Joshua currently manages the British heavyweight veteran but still holds out hope of finally fighting the 34-year-old Gypsy King.
      He told iD Boxing: “Well, on my behalf, I would like the opportunity. Because the longer we leave it, it’s not good for anyone.
      “So, yeah, I would like the opportunity. Good luck with his next fight if he comes through.
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      “Then I think he’s going to go onto undisputed, and then I’ll be fighting somebody else.
      “Then hopefully, we both come victorious, and then we look to fight each other.”
      Chisora, 38, proved an unpopular choice for Fury’s return, due to the one-sided nature of his 2011 and 2014 beatings.
      But the two-time champion had little other pay-per-view worthy options as Oleksandr Usyk, 35, ruled himself out of a unification until 2023.

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      Joshua, 33, could be in attendance for Chisora’s shot at glory at Tottenham, should he postpone a Stateside training trip.
      But he is backing his Finchley Amateur Boxing team-mate all the way.
      He said: “It’s not like a little task. It’s not just another day in the office. It’s is the heavyweight championship of the world, so I wish him well.
      “You’ve got Tyson Fury defending his heavyweight championship of the world.
      “People may think Tyson Fury is the No1 heavyweight, and it might be easy for him, but he has to take it very seriously because this is history.
      “He’s defending one of the most prestigious belts in heavyweight history, and I wish them both well.”
      Anthony Joshua has signed Dereck Chisora to his management stableCredit: Getty More

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      Five next opponents for Jake Paul after YouTuber announces boxing return including Tommy Fury and ex-UFC star Nate Diaz

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      JAKE PAUL confirmed his boxing return is impending and has several opponents eyed in the pipeline. The YouTuber-turned boxer is coming off the biggest win of his 6-0 career in October, beating 47-year-old UFC legend Anderson Silva.
      Jake Paul is set to return in FebruaryCredit: Reuters
      It was his one and only fight of 2022 and Paul, 25, will waste no time in making a quick comeback next year.
      He tweeted: “Next fight in February. Offers out tomorrow to 3 potential opponents.”
      So here, SunSport runs down the options for Paul’s next fight.
      Tommy Fury
      The celebrity boxing rivals still have unfinished business after Fury, 23, was forced to pull out of their two prior proposed fights.
      Paul was ringside at Fury’s last bout this month and the pair soon struck an agreement to finally share the ring next year.
      Both teams have confirmed talks were underway, making the fight the most likely to come next.
      Tommy Fury and Jake Paul are still linked with a grudge matchCredit: BT SPORT
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      Nate Diaz
      Paul has long called out Diaz, 37, but the American’s contract with the UFC prohibited the boxing match.
      Now Diaz has left the UFC, opening the door to make an anticipated cross over to boxing.
      Although Paul has maintained he wants to fight a seasoned boxer next, meaning this could be one for the future.
      Nate Diaz has left the UFCCredit: Getty
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      Andrew Tate
      Ex-kickboxing champion-turned controversial celebrity Tate, 35, has confirmed he would be willing to fight Paul.
      And the pair broke the internet, with over TEN MILLION views, when they squared up in Dubai.
      The fight would be a bonafide blockbuster and certainly in the pipeline but it remains to be seen how soon a deal can be done.
      Andrew Tate squaring up to Jake PaulCredit: @jakepaul

      Hasim Rahman Jr
      When Fury was withdrawn from fighting Paul in August amid a US visa issue, Rahman, 31, signed as his replacement.
      But a weight disagreement saw the bout scrapped on just one weeks notice, with Rahman instead returning at heavyweight against Greg Hardy.
      He was beaten over four rounds, making the son of a legend an enticing option for Paul, should he be hellbent on facing an established boxer.
      Jake Paul and Hasim Rahman Jr were due to fight at MSGCredit: GETTY
      KSI
      The pair of social-media stars come prizefighters look on course to finally settle their score in 2023.
      But Paul is adamant KSI will never fight him so he may send out a fight offer to prove it.
      It seems unlikely that the pair will agree terms before the end of the year at the earliest but stranger things have happened.

      KSI and Jake Paul clashing in the ring in 2020Credit: GETTY More