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    Watch boxing legend Mike Tyson attempt to pull off skateboard trick.. before toppling backwards into a chair

    THIS is the hilarious moment boxing legend Mike Tyson attempts to pull off a skateboard trick.But he instead falls off the board before toppling backwards into a chair.
    Mike Tyson attempted a skateboard trick before falling backwardsCredit: Instagram @miketyson
    The boxing legend went flying into a chair on the set of his podcastCredit: Instagram @miketyson
    Tyson, 56, is known for his larger-than-life personality both inside and outside the ring.
    And while interviewing skateboarding icon Tony Hawk on his Hotboxin’ podcast, Tyson decided to give things a try himself.
    Jumping up on the board, the former heavyweight boxing champ looked to be in control as he showed off to pals.
    But things went wrong when Tyson appeared to attempt a trick.
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    He immediately lost balance as he tried to shift his weight, saying: “Oh I better stop this.”
    But Tyson could not prevent himself from falling off the board completely.
    He went crashing into a chair while also knocking part of his podcast set.
    But thankfully Tyson’s seat took the brunt of the fall and the rest of his props were left undamaged.
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    Everyone present found the situation hilarious, with Tyson exclaiming: “I’m okay baby, nothing happened.”
    He then posted the clip to Instagram with the caption: “Lucky that chair was there or it would have been a repeat of the hoverboard scene.”
    Fans certainly found the incident amusing, with one saying: “That play off was mad good.”
    Another laughed: “Man was scared for his life.”
    One quipped: “Damn champ I think you’ve got to stay off boards.”
    Another added: “It was a skateboard that took down the champ.”
    It’s not the first wild video Tyson’s been in recently.
    Just last month a crazed fan pulled out a gun during a Hollywood comedy gig, with Tyson in the audience.
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    But despite being confronted, he showed his composure by remaining cool and collected.
    Elsewhere, Tyson says painkillers are to blame for the moment he fell asleep during a live TV interview in 2020. More

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    Top ten boxers with longest winning streaks, including Julio Cesar Chavez, Roberto Duran & Floyd Mayweather Jr

    BOXER’s take huge pride in their unbeaten records and how long they can remain undefeated in the ring.It’s rare to see a long undefeated streak, such as Julio Cesar Chavez’s 89-0 professional start or Jimmy Wilde’s 93-0 outset.
    Mexican legend, Julio Cesar Chavez started his professional boxing career going 89-0Credit: AP:Associated Press
    Here is our list of the top 10 longest winning streaks in boxing.
    10: Rocky Marciano: 49-0
    Rocky Marciano joins the rare list of boxers who finished their careers undefeated.
    The heavyweight fought professionally from 1947 to 1955, and conquered the division in 1952 by winning the title.
    Rocky Marciano (R) fought in the Heavyweight division from 1947 to 1955, going 49-0Credit: AP:Associated Press
    Marciano’s best wins came against Ezzard Charles, Joe Walcott, Joe Louis and Archie Moore.
    Nicknamed The Rock from Brockton, he successfully defended his belt six times before calling it a career in 1955 at the age of 32.
    In eight years as a professional, Marciano amassed an unblemished record, with 43 victories coming by knockout.
    Rocky Marciano won the Heavyweight title in 1952 and had six successful title defensesCredit: PA:Press Association
    Marciano is ranked as the fourth greatest heavyweight boxer in history by BoxRec.
    On August 31, 1969, a day before his 46th birthday, Marciano died on board a small private plane when the aircraft hit a tree shortly after takeoff.
    9: Andre Ward: 32-0
    A San Francisco native, Andre Ward shocked the boxing world when on September 21, 2017, he announced his retirement from the sport.
    At just 33-years-old, Ward wrote, “I want to be clear – I am leaving because my body can no longer put up with the rigors of the sport and therefore my desire to fight is no longer there.
    In 2017, at just 33-years-old, Andre Ward announced his retirement from boxingCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    “If I cannot give my family, my team, and the fans everything that I have, then I should no longer be fighting.”
    Ward fought from 2004 to 2017 in the super middleweight and light heavyweight divisions, winning world titles in both classes.
    He was awarded Fight of the Year in 2011, by Ring Magazine.
    Andre Ward retired with a 32-0 professional recordCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    His last two fights came against Sergey Kovalev, whom he defeated twice to retain his IBF and WBO light heavyweight titles.
    8: Larry Holmes: 69-6
    Larry Holmes might be one of the most underrated heavyweight champions of all time.
    Holmes started his professional career going 48-0 and finished off his with a record of 69-6.
    Heavyweight boxing legend Larry Holmes started his career going 48-0Credit: Getty – Contributor
    Holmes competed from 1973 to 2002.
    Nicknamed The Easton Assassin, he held the WBC Heavyweight title from 1978 to 1983.
    During his career, Holmes defended his titles against 19 opponents before finally losing in 1985 to Michael Spinks.
    Larry Holmes finished his career going 75-6Credit: AP:Associated Press
    Holmes had notable fights against Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield in 1988 and 1992.
    His final fight was on July 27, 2002 in Norfolk, Virginia, where he defeated Eric Esch by a 10-round unanimous decision.
    7: Willie Pep: 285-17
    Willie Pep competed professionally for 26 years from 1940 until 1966.
    He started his career with a 62-0 record before losing his first professional fight to Sammy Angott in March 1943.
    After that loss Pep went on a second streak, winning his next 72 fights to establish himself as arguably the greatest featherweight of all time.
    Willie Pep established himself as the greatest featherweight of all time, starting his professional career 62-0Credit: Getty Images – Getty
    As one of the greatest defensive fighters in the sport, Pep was able to continue fighting into his forties.
    Throughout his career, Will O’ the Wisp, as he was nicknamed, fought in 304 fights.
    He won 285 fights and lost 17.
    6: Carlos Monzon: 87-3
    In 1963, during the early stages of his career Carlos Monzon lost three fights while still competing at the club level in Argentina.
    After falling to a 16-3 professional record in October 1964, Monzon never lost again.
    After starting his professional career with a 17-3 record, Carlos Monzon never lost again, he finished his career with a 87-3 recordCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    By the time Monzon hit the world-class level, he had developed into a dominating fighter. He became a major superstar in South America and highly regarded champion around the world.
    Nicknamed Escopeta, or shotgun, Monzon fought in the Middleweight division and went unbeaten in more than 80 fights until he retired as the undisputed champion in 1977.
    5: Roberto Duran: 103-16
    Roberto Duran had one of the shortest unbeaten streaks, but like Willie Pep he went on a second unprecedented winning run.
    Nicknamed Manos de Piedra, or Hands of Stone, Duran competed from 1968 to 2001 in seven different weight classes.
    He started his professional career going 31-0 before losing to Puerto Rican, Esteban de Jesus in 1972.
    Roberto Duran started his career 31-0 before losing to Esteban de Jesus in 1972Credit: Getty – Contributor
    After losing his first bout, Duran won his following 41 fights before losing to Sugar Ray Leonard eight years later in 1980.
    Manos de Piedra established himself as arguably the greatest lightweight in boxing history.
    He was the most dominant pound-for-pound fighter of the 1970’s before moving up to welterweight.
    Following his loss, Manos de Pierda won his following 41 fights and established himself as arguable the greatest lightweight in boxing historyCredit: AFP or licensors
    Duran capped off his career in 2001 when he fought Hector Camacho, where he lost by UD.
    Duran finished his career with a 103-16 professional record.
    4: Floyd Mayweather Jr: 50-0
    Floyd Mayweather Jr is one of just 15 boxers in history to have stepped away from the sport with an unbeaten record.
    Mayweather competed in five different weight divisions, winning 15 major titles throughout his career. He also holds a perfect 50-0 record.
    Floyd Mayweather capped off his boxing career going unbeaten with a 50-0 professional recordCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    Nicknamed Money, Mayweather is often referred to as the greatest defensive boxer of all time because of his ability to avoid getting hit by his opponents.
    From 1996 till 2017, Mayweather fought some of the sports greats such as Oscar De La Hoya, Manny Pacquiao, Saul Canelo Alvarez, Miguel Cotto and Juan Manuel Marquez.
    He has kept his money flowing with a string of exhibition fights, most recently against Mikuru Asakura in Japan.
    3: Sugar Ray Robinson: 173-19
    Sugar Ray Robinson dominated the boxing world during the forties and fifties.
    Sugar Ray Robinson started his career going 40-0 before suffering his first career lossCredit: Archive Photos – Getty
    After starting his career 40-0, Robinson suffered his first loss against the Bronx Bull Jake LaMotta in February 1943.
    After the loss, Robinson won 88 fights before he was upset by Randy Turpin in July 1952.
    During that streak, Robinson collected first the welterweight and then the middleweight world titles.
    After his first career loss, Robinson went on to win 88 fights without a lossCredit: Hulton Archive – Getty
    From 1940 to 1965, Robinson competed in four different weight divisions and ended his career with a 173-19 record.
    2: Julio Cesar Chavez: 107-6
    Arguably the greatest start to a professional boxing career in the modern era, Julio Cesar Chavez dominated the sport by winning his first 89 fights.
    From 1980 to 2005, Chavez competed in four different weight divisions winning six world titles.
    Julio Cesar Chavez started his boxing career with an unparalleled 89-0 recordCredit: Reuters
    Chavez holds the record for the most total successful title defenses with 27 and most title fight victories with 31.
    His first professional loss came against Frankie Randall in 1994.
    Chavez is ranked as the 18th best boxer of all time, pound-for-pound by BoxRec.
    Chavez (R) is ranked #24 on ESPN’s list of top 50 Greatest Boxers of All TimeCredit: Reuters
    He is ranked #24 on ESPN’s list of top 50 Greatest Boxers of All Time and 18th on The Ring’s top 80 Best Fighters of the Last 80 Years.
    The Mexican finished off his career with a 107-6 record.
    1: Jimmy Wilde: 132-3
    In 1911, Jimmy Wilde made his professional boxing debut by knocking out Ted Roberts in three rounds.
    It would be the beginning to the greatest start in boxing history.
    Wilde would fight an astonishing 28 times in 1911, finishing the year with a 27-0-1 record.
    Jimmy Wilde began his boxing career going 93-0-1, it is still the longest winning streak in profesional boxing
    By the end of 1914, he had recorded the longest unbeaten record in boxing history of 93-0-1 – a record that still stands today.
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    The United Kingdom native competed in the flyweight division and was the first flyweight world champion.
    For four years, Wilde remained unbeaten in boxing until Tancy Lee handed Wilde his first professional loss by way of TKO in the 17th round.
    Overall, Wilde competed in 136 fights, he won 132, lost three and one ended in a draw. More

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    Boxer David Haye pictured chomping on chicken wings despite becoming a vegan in 2014

    BOXING star David Haye landed a knockout blow to his vegan diet by chomping on a chicken wing.The former heavyweight and cruiserweight world champ, 42, savoured every bite of a £21 hotel platter of them.
    David Haye landed a knockout blow to his vegan diet by chomping on a chicken wingCredit: Greg Brennan
    David became a vegan in 2014 and has spoken about his meat-free dietCredit: Getty
    An onlooker said: “I couldn’t believe my eyes.
    “David has told the world about his veganism and talked of his meat-free diet while flogging his vegan protein brand.
    “His meat-free diet credentials have hit the canvas.”
    The popular big-hitter, who formerly starred in a promo video for animal rights group Peta, was spotted tucking in on the terrace restaurant at central London’s Blake­more Hyde Park Hotel.
    Haye — wearing a baseball cap and a hoodie — had left his £100,000 Rolls-Royce outside.
    Haye, who appeared on I’m A Celebrity in 2012, became a vegan in 2014.
    In 2017 he told The Sun: “I’ve had a plant-based diet for three years.
    “I have a full-time chef and a good nutritionist who makes sure I get all the minerals and nutrients required, which isn’t easy in a plant-based diet.
    “I feel better than ever, I look and feel younger.
    “People say, ‘Where do you get your strength from?’. I say, where does an ape get his strength from?
    “He’s 20 times stronger than a human and doesn’t have a meat-based diet.
    “They eat plants all day long. It’s a myth that you need meat for strength.
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    “But I don’t like to ram it down people’s throats.
    “People say, ‘How do you know if someone is a vegan – because they never stop talking about being a vegan!’”
    Last night representatives of Haye were asked for comment. More

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    Fury v Chisora set to be a Christmas cracker and 62,000 sell-out – Gypsy King can mesmerise millions like Muhammad Ali

    STAGING an open-air world heavyweight title fight in this country three weeks before Christmas Day seems as daft as putting an ice rink in the middle of the Sahara desert.I was one of many who thought promoter Frank Warren had taken leave of his senses when he announced Tyson Fury would defend his WBC belt against Derek Chisora at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 3.
    Tyson Fury v Derek Chisora on December 3 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is set to be an unlikely 62,000 sell-outCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    It didn’t appear feasible that anyone — other than the most die-hard fans — would pay £1,000 to sit ringside and  brave the possibility of a freezing cold, wet night to watch Fury against a man he’s already beaten twice.
    But Warren’s faith in Fury’s ability to draw a crowd whatever the time of year, or weather, has been fully vindicated.
    Frank told me an incredible 58,000 tickets have already been snapped up and he’s confident he will have a 62,000 sell-out.
    Tyson’s magnetism had 94,000 paying a total of £13million to see him KO Dillian Whyte at Wembley in April — a British record boxing crowd.
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    It wasn’t far-fetched when I compared Fury with Muhammad Ali, for being able to mesmerise millions with the sheer force of his larger-than-life personality and often outrageous rhetoric.
    Though it goes against the grain with a lot of people, because of his past controversial opinions about race, sex and religion, Fury has  become one of the most marketable and best-loved  British sportsmen.
    Just like Ali, Tyson has charisma coming out of his ears.
    Roger Dawson, a  well-known American bandleader, beautifully summed up that kind of charm when he said: “Charisma is the intangible that makes people want to follow you, to be around you, to be influenced by you.”
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    Warren said: “Since he went to America and twice beat Deontay Wilder, Tyson  has transcended boxing.
    “And I can’t believe there has  been another British fighter who could have attracted such a huge crowd  in the open air on a winter’s night.”
    There has been valid criticism that Fury shouldn’t be having a third battle with Chisora, having dominated him so comprehensively on two previous occasions. 
    Oleksandr Usyk finds it hard to comprehend and the WBA, IBF and WBO champion commented: “It kind of makes me laugh a little bit. Why is he doing this?”
    There is a simple explanation. Fury and Usyk will meet in a blockbuster unification confrontation early next year and Tyson is badly in need of a fight before then to help keep him sharp and focused.
    Just like Ali, Tyson has charisma coming out of his earsColin Hart
    Unfortunately, Anthony Joshua turned his back on meeting Fury next month and all the other top contenders are unavailable.
    Because of their long history —  as well as their two fights, Chisora was also Fury’s sparring partner early in their careers — there is mutual respect between them.
    There’s certainly not going to be any phoney hate campaigns in the build-up.
    As Fury said: “I’ve got nothing bad to say about Derek. He’s a good fighting man and he brings his A-game every time.”
    Chisora may have lost 12 times but only Fury, Whyte and David Haye have stopped him and he’s still in the WBC’s top 15 rankings.
    He may be a 10-1 underdog but anything can happen once the heavyweights start throwing leather.
    Fury knows he daren’t be complacent.
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    It can never be forgotten the Cinderella Man, James J Braddock, was 10-1 when he outpointed Max Baer, Ali was 7-1 to win the title from Sonny Liston and Buster Douglas was 42-1 when he caused the biggest upset of all time by knocking out Mike Tyson.
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    ‘Don’t hate me cause you ain’t me’ – Nate Diaz hits back at Michael Bisping after UFC legend backs Jake Paul in fight

    NATE DIAZ brutally fired back at Michael Bisping after he was picked to LOSE against Jake Paul. Diaz is linked with a boxing match against YouTuber-turned prizefighter Paul.
    Nate Diaz brutally fired back at Michael Bisping
    Jake Paul after beating UFC legend Anderson SilvaCredit: Reuters
    And UFC legend Bisping backed the American social media sensation to win, drawing a furious reaction.
    Dia, 37, posted a picture of Bisping getting knocked out by Dan Henderson in their 2009 fight.
    And he captioned it: “The only fight I ever saw by this goofy f*****. Don’t hate me cause you ain’t me MB.”
    Diaz was ringside to watch Paul beat UFC icon Anderson Silva, 47, to go 6-0 and secure the most credible win of his career.
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    It has paved the way for the pair to potentially meet in the ring later next year.
    And Bisping has hedged his bets on Paul, who has formerly beaten ex-UFC pair Ben Askren, 38, and Tyron Woodley, 40.
    He said on his YouTube channel: “Listen, with boxing gloves on, I don’t think it will be a good idea for Nate Diaz.
    “Nate Diaz was a tremendous mixed martial artist. He beat some phenomenal people, had a tremendous career. He lost some fights and he won a lot of fights.
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    “The jiu-jitsu would be gone, the kicking game is gone, the general craftsmanship and the gameplans and the adversity of attacks, punches, kicks, knees, elbows, strangles, chokeholds, triangles, takedowns, you name it.
    “That’s what Diaz could do. Those are the advantages he’d have over a Jake Paul.”
    Bisping, 43, added: “If he was to fight Jake Paul and at that weight, 200 pounds or 196 pounds, whatever weight they want to come in at, I don’t think it would go very well for Nate Diaz.”
    Nate Diaz was at Jake Paul’s fight eventCredit: Getty Images – Getty
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    Chris Eubank Jr called out to bitter Billy Joe Saunders rematch by rival after cancellation of Conor Benn fight

    CHRIS EUBANK JR has been called out for a rematch by bitter rival Billy Joe Saunders following the cancellation of his Conor Benn fight. Eubank Jr was set for a 157lb catchweight clash with Benn on October 8, almost 30 years after their dads’ famous rematch.
    Chris Eubank Jr has been called out for a rematch by bitter rival Billy Joe SaundersCredit: Alamy
    Billy Joe Saunders has teased a boxing comebackCredit: AP
    But the son of British boxing icon Nigel was pulled out after returning a failed drug test.
    It leaves Eubank Jr, 33, in need of an opponent and old nemesis Saunders, also 33, seems happy to oblige.
    He posted on Instagram: “Sure Matchroom can make it happen. Eddie Hearn, get it on.”
    Saunders pipped Eubank Jr to a split-decision in 2014 but their feud has only grown since.
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    The former two-weight world champion has not returned since losing to Canelo Alvarez, 32, in May 2021.
    Saunders suffered FOUR face fractures and as a result considered retiring from the sport.
    But a rematch against his most famous foe would admittedly tempt him back.
    Before Eubank Jr’s proposed fight for the ages with Benn, 26, he confessed his utter disdain for Saunders.
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    He said: “There are very few people on the planet that I can say that I genuinely dislike, maybe even hate.
    “I really don’t like this guy, he disgusts me. And I don’t feel that way about anybody but him, he has a special place in my heart.
    “And when we do fight , I’m just not going to be able to control what I do to him. I just can’t. That is a weakness that I have, he has me on that.
    “Fair play to him, he’s got me to that point, I’m not even going to say the things that I would like to do to this guy.”
    Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn before their cancelled fightCredit: Reuters
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    Manny Pacquiao vs DK Yoo: Date, UK start time, live stream, undercard for clash in Korea

    MANNY PACQUIAO returns to the ring as he faces Korean YouTuber DK Yoo before the end of the year.Pacman will be looking forward to what should be a fairly simple affair in the exhibition match against DK Yoo.
    A hologram version of Manny Pacquiao faced off against DK YooCredit: Getty
    His opponent, a martial artist, has a clean record and is yet to make his boxing debut.
    He will do this stepping into the ring against one of the most dangerous men to grace the sport.
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    When is Pacquiao vs. DK Yoo?
    The fight is set to take place on Saturday, December 10 in Korea, Sunday, December 11 UK Time.
    The event will be live from Korea International Exhibition Center in Goyang, South Korea.
    30,000 spectators are expected to be in attendance on the night and the bout is expected to last a maximum of six rounds.
    The event will take place just under a month after Pacquiao’s previous rival Floyd Mayweather has an exhibition of his own, against YouTuber Deji.
    DK Yoo has over 600,000 subscribers on YouTubeCredit: Getty
    What live stream is Pacquiao vs. DK Yoo on?
    Pacquiao vs DK Yoo has currently only been revealed to be shown on FITE.tv for now.
    The price to watch is advertised as $19.99, the equivalent of £17.90.
    It remains to be seen as to which British broadcaster will pick up the bout.
    Who is fighting on the undercard?
    So far, there is no confirmed undercard for the event.
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    What has been said?
    Speaking at a press conference in Seoul, Pacquiao said: “I’m very thankful for this opportunity and excited for the exhibition.
    “The fight is real. We will try to knock each other out. That’s why we need to work hard.”
    Posting on Instagram, DK Yoo opened up on his game plan stating: “I’ll win with the jab against Pacquiao.” More

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    Fans all saying the same thing as Eddie Hearn shows off explosive power on punchbag machine leaving viewers shocked

    BOXING fans all said the same thing after seeing Eddie Hearn set a new high score on a punch machine.The Matchroom Boxing chief is currently in Dubai promoting Dmitry Bivol’s defence of his WBA light-heavyweight title against Gilberto Ramirez.
    Eddie Hearn is currently in Dubai promoting Dmitry Bivol vs Gilberto RamirezCredit: Sportsfile
    The Matchroom Boxing chief had a go on the promotion’s punch machineCredit: MATCHROOM BOXING
    The 43 was overjoyed at setting a new high scoreCredit: MATCHROOM BOXING
    Part of Hearn’s promotion for the fight took him to one of the city’s luxurious malls – where Matchroom had set up a punch machine.
    And after being egged on to have a dig, Hearn uncorked a hellacious right hand that shattered the high score.
    Hearn’s punch, which drew a big reaction from the crowd, scored a very impressive 924.
    With a beaming smile, Hearn said: “We’ve found the tekkers. 924, [Darren] Barker.”
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    Boxing fans were quick to comment, with one saying: “Thought you ‘weren’t a fighter.'”
    Another said: “Beast.”
    And another said: “Jake Paula’s next opponent.”
    One remarked: “This is the same Eddie Hearn who broke Frank Smiths rib during sparring. Not a top G to be messed with.”
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    Another chimed: “That’s the kind of power the UK needs this winter.”
    Hearn’s right hand was in the same range as devastating left hooks from Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury.
    AJ recently scored 965 with his left hook, while WBC heavyweight king Fury scored 993 with the same punch.
    Hearn is still dealing with the fallout from Conor Benn’s failed drug tests ahead of his eagerly anticipated clash with Chris Eubank Jr last month.
    He told iFL TV: “I won’t tell you that the last couple of weeks have been particularly enjoyable. They’ve been hard – but I’m OK.
    “I’m OK because I’m going to get through it, I’m going to survive, next week’s another week and it’s another problem to overcome.
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    “I’m not buzzing about it, it was tough obviously.
    “I’d get untold questions, get untold stick online. So you can’t off the back of that say ‘I’m amazing’. I’m OK – I’m better than I was last week.” More