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    Geordie Shore star Aaron Chalmers in ‘violent’ career switch after announcing retirement from boxing and MMA

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    AARON CHALMERS is returning to the ring – and this time the fighting will be more violent than ever.The reality TV star left the Geordie Shore house in 2017 to become a professional MMA fighter – where he amassed a 5-2 record. Aaron Chalmers is coming out of combat retirementCredit: Instagram @aaroncgshoreThe Geordie Shore star has signed for BKFCChalmers then focussed on boxing and had five bouts mixed from pro fights and crossover-style exhibitions including a contest with legend Floyd Mayweather.But after a lack of offers, combined with a personal life stresses, the 37-year-old hung up his gloves. That was until Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship – co-owned by UFC legend Conor McGregor and David Feldman – came knocking. Chalmers told SunSport: “I just gave up and then BKFC reached out, and I knew it was going to take something big to bring us back.READ MORE IN BOXING”I spoke to David a couple of times on the phone, and I was just like, ‘Ah, this is this definitely is right up my street.'”Obviously got a multi-fight contract and yeah, I think he’s got some big plans for us. So I’m excited.”It’s another one. I’ve done MMA, I’ve done boxing, I’ve done influencer boxing now into the bare-knuckle. “So I’ve kind of ticked off most of the top combat sports I could probably tick off.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSChalmers shelved a £12,000 nose job to continue his combat career. But after taking a step back from TV work, he does not have to worry about protecting the money maker so much. Sickening moment fighter snaps ankle mid-fight before slipping it back into place as if nothing happenedHe said: “Is this any more brutal than getting elbowed in the face in MMA? “Is it more brutal than getting kicked in the face in MMA or kneed in the face? I don’t know.”I mean, there’s only one way to find out. It’s just pure violence, really, isn’t it?”I need to learn to hit and not get hit. So there’s gonna be a lot more movement than just standing there like I do in the boxing and trying to have a scrap.”My coach, he’s like, ‘I want you to be in and out.’ So that’s all well and good doing that for eight weeks in training but as soon as you get in there, it’s a totally different story.”Like I say, listen, I’m older now and they came in with a great offer that I couldn’t turn down. So I’m not really too bothered about the face.”I’m getting on now. It’s not like I’m on TV in front of all these people, so yeah, I’m just excited.”American TikToker Bryce Hall, 25, won his BKFC debut last year while YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, 27, is also a target for Chalmers. He said: “Bryce Hall, that would be a great fight for me. Obviously, I want to get me feet in, I wanna get my toes wet in there, see what it’s like.”Maybe have one or two, and then we can start looking at people like that. “I mean, I still think if I make a big enough splash in BKFC, the fight with Jake Paul can be there.READ MORE SUN STORIES”We’ve got to make a big splash. Basically, we need to get back to back to the Bellator days, the Bamma days, where I was knocking people out cold.”That’s that’s what gets the interest. So that’s what we’re going back to.”Chalmers even faced boxing great Floyd MayweatherCredit: PAChalmers’ record was 5-2 in MMACredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      My dad’s an MMA icon who KO’d nearly 30 opponents and a UFC icon – I’m making my own way at former Premier League club

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      MILLION MANHOEF is flying in the Championship with Stoke – but he could’ve had a completely different sports career.The winger joined the Potters from Dutch outfit Vitesse Arnhem in January, inking a three-and-half-year-long deal at the Britannia.Million Manhoef joined Stoke City from Vitesse Arnhem in JanuaryCredit: RexThe Dutchman has been in fine form for The Potters this seasonCredit: REXThe 22-year-old comes from incredible athletic stockCredit: REXMillion is the son of MMA and kickboxing legend Melvin ManhoefCredit: BELLATOManhoef initially struggled with the physicality of the Championship but has been one of Stoke’s best players this season.The 22-year-old has scored three goals and bagged a solitary assist in six appearances for Steven Schumacher’s side.The Dutchman has proved to be an explosive force for The Potters, which shouldn’t come as a surprise given the athletic stock he comes from.Manhoef is the son of kickboxing and mixed martial arts legend Melvin, who was one of the most ferocious strikers during his pomp.READ MORE IN MMAMelvin competed in the now-defunct DREAM MMA promotion during the 2000s and was a terrifying force inside the ring.And it was in DREAM where he became the first man to KO future UFC fan favourite Mark Hunt, whom he put to sleep in a mere 18 seconds.It wasn’t long after the birth of Million that Melvin pushed him into the world of combat sports with kickboxing.Million showed great promise in his junior Muay Thai fights but opted to pursue a football career instead.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSRecalling his decision to pick football over the fight game, Million said: “My father and mother separated when I was six or seven.”But before that, of course, I was pushed into kickboxing.Inside Conor McGregor’s first gym “I was two and a half years old when I put on the kickboxing gloves.”When I turned four I also started playing football and did both sports. “I fought in competitions and became Dutch kickboxing champion.”Kickboxing is certainly a great passion, but at a certain point I could no longer combine the two sports and I chose football.”It’s a good thing that many people know that he is my father. But I want to do my own thing.”He has had a great career, but to do that he had to make sacrifices with his family. Melvin Manhoef was an incredibly ferocious striker during his 28-year-long combat careerCredit: INSTAGRAM@MELVINNOMERCYMANHOEFManhoef scored a whopping 56 knockouts during his iconic careerCredit: ONE CHAMPIONSHIP”And I grew up with my mother.”I have experienced pressure at some point in my career because of my surname, but it’s not been too bad.”When I first broke into the Vitesse Arnhem first team I heard about it a lot and everyone was always asking about him.”I used to say, ‘What about my mother!'”READ MORE SUN STORIESMillion’s famous dad retired from combat sports in September 2022 after suffering a KO loss to Yoel Romero at Bellator 285 in Dublin.That loss to Romero brought the curtain down on a 28-YEAR-LONG career in which he had over 100 professional fights in kickboxing and MMA.Million Manhoef was an astute kickboxer but chose to pursue a career in football insteadCredit: REX More

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      Nate Diaz vs Jorge Masvidal 2: UK start time, TV channel, live stream and undercard for HUGE boxing match

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      UFC legends Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal are set for a long-awaited next month, but there is a twist.Diaz and Masvidal, both 39, fought at UFC 244 back in 2019, with the latter coming out on top to win the BMF (Baddest Mother F****r) title.Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal are set for a rematch after the latter won at UFC 244Credit: Splash NewsDiaz has only had one boxing fight that saw him lose to Jake PaulCredit: GettyMany called for a rematch between the two lightweight foes and their prayers have finally been answered, however this will not be an MMA fight.Instead, the American bruisers will lock horns in a 10-round boxing bout.The two fighters have only ever boxed once professionally throughout their celebrated careers.Masvidal stepped inside a boxing ring back in 2005 when he beat Joseph Benjamin whereas Diaz lost to YouTuber Jake Paul last year.Read More on BoxingWhen does Diaz vs Masvidal take place?Masvidal and Diaz will now take place on Saturday, July 6 from the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.The fight was originally set for June 1 but was moved to avoid a clash with UFC 302.The card kicks off from 11pm BST time with the main event expected to get underway from 5am BST/ midnight ET.Masvidal will meet his MMA rival in a boxing fight this summerCredit: The Mega AgencyHow can I watch?Masvidal vs Diaz is a pay-per-view event that will be shown on DAZN in the UK for £24.99.Most read in BoxingAnd of course you can follow all the live action at SunSport’s live blog coverage.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSDiaz vs Masvidal undercardDaniel Jacobs is taking on Shane Mosely Jr in the co-main.Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal, 10 roundsDaniel Jacobs vs. Shane Mosley Jr., 10 roundsChris Avilla vs. Anthony Pettis, 6 roundsAmado Vargas vs. Sean Garcia, 8 roundsDevin Cushing vs. Manuel Correa, 8 roundsLuciano Ramos vs. Dan Hernandez, 4 roundsAlan Sanchez vs. Luis Lopez, 8 roundsSteven Dunn vs. Gabriel Costa, 4 roundsKen Lopez vs. Andres Martinez, 6 roundsJose Aguayo vs. Bryce Logan, 6 roundsUFC legend Jorge Masvidal ‘breaks fan’s leg’ with lethal kick that leaves recipient writhing in agony before running away More

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      Former boxing world champion, 42, retires after being warned she could go BLIND from brain damage

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      FORMER boxing world champion Heather Hardy has announced her retirement due to health fears.The 42-year-old, who lost the WBO featherweight title to Amanda Serrano in 2019, has been forced to hang up her gloves on medical advice.Former world champ Heather Hardy has announced her retirementCredit: Instagram/@heathertheheatThe star also had four pro MMA fights in BellatorHardy was due to take on Christine Ferea in a bare-knuckle bout this weekend.However, she revealed in an emotional social media statement that she has been warned that she risks going blind from brain damage if she continues to fight.That has led the New Yorker to call off this week’s fight with her unsuccessful attempt at gaining revenge against Serrano in last year’s rematch now looking certain to have been the last time fans see her in action.Hardy posted: “My fight for May 11 is off. After my fight last summer with Amanda, my vision remained blurred for a few days.READ MORE ON SPORT“I went for an MRI and to get my eyes checked while I was still in TX and it was diagnosed the after effects of a concussion [but in] six-to-eight months I should be fine.“So basically I needed a fight, and it never got better. My daughter is in college. “Everyone thinks I made millions in my career but i didn’t, I went paycheck to paycheck keeping that kid in the best neighbourhood so she could go to the best schools.“And I needed to take the fight, so long story short a month into training for Christine and everything got worse with my sight. Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”I was down to 123lb because I couldn’t eat, I wasn’t sleeping I was so weak.”Hardy continued: “I hadn’t told anyone how bad it was, not my boyfriend not my coaches. “I thought I could make it through the ten minute fight, but after a very light sparring session i couldn’t see s*** for two days.“I didn’t eat or sleep Friday to Monday, and I knew i was too weak to do this s***.“After finally seeing a doctor, he said I’ve had too many concussions. When you have a concussion, a piece of your brain dies and you never get it back. Imagine that?Watch heavyweight boxing legend savagely eat a coconut as stunned fans say ‘my teeth hurt from this’“In ten years I’ve had too much brain damage. I can’t get anymore or else I won’t be able to see. “No running, no jogging, no jumping rope, and no getting hit in the head. So I said the thing ya know what that means.”Hardy looks set to retire from boxing with a record of 24 wins and three defeats.Hardy struggled physically after her defeat to Serrano last AugustCredit: GettyShe claimed the world title by beating Shelly Vincent via unanimous decision in 2018 but lost it in her first defence to Serrano.READ MORE SUN STORIESHardy then lost via decision to Jessica Camara but bounced with successive victories over Calista Silgado and Taynna Cardoso to earn a shot at Serrano, but she lost via decision in August.The star has also competed in MMA and had four fights in Bellator, winning two and losing twice.Mike Tyson’s controversial comeback Mike Tyson is BACK!
      Yes, boxing’s youngest heavyweight champ of all time – just 20 when he achieved the feat – is preparing to lace them up again.
      He faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on July 20 in Texas.
      The controversial clash – set for the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Dallas – has been scrutinised over the 30-year age gap.
      Tyson will be 58 by the time the fight for the ages comes around and nearly 20 years removed from his last professional contest.
      He was last seen in the ring in November 2020 for an exhibition with fellow legend Roy Jones Jr, which ended a draw after eight rounds.
      Paul is meanwhile 9-1 in the ring, losing only to Tommy Fury in 2023, and has won three times since.
      His fight with Tyson will also be a landmark first on Netflix, with over 250MILLION subscribers able to watch the bout. More

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      Nate Diaz vs Jorge Masvidal 2: Date, TV channel, start time and live stream for huge boxing match

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      UFC legends Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal are set for a long-awaited rematch, but there is a twist.Diaz, 39, and Masvidal, 39, fought at UFC 244 back in 2019, with the latter coming out on top to win the BMF (Baddest Mother F****r) title.Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal are set for a rematch after the latter won at UFC 244Credit: Splash NewsMasvidal will meet his MMA rival in a boxing fight next monthCredit: The Mega AgencyDiaz has only had one boxing fight that saw him lose to Jake PaulCredit: GettyMany called for a rematch between the two lightweight foes and their prayers have finally been answered, however this will not be an MMA fight.Instead, the American bruisers will lock horns in a 10-round boxing bout.The two fighters have only ever boxed once professionally throughout their celebrated careers.Masvidal stepped inside a boxing ring back in 2005 when he beat Joseph Benjamin whereas Diaz lost to YouTuber Jake Paul last year.Read More on BoxingWhen does Diaz vs Masvidal take place?Masvidal and Diaz are scheduled to clash on June 1 at the Kia Forum in California.The card kicks off from 10pm UK time with the main event expected to get underway from 2am the following morning.How can I watch?Masvidal vs Diaz is a pay-per-view event that will be shown on Fanmio in the UK for £63.99.And of course you can follow all the live action at SunSport’s live blog coverage.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSDiaz vs Masvidal undercardThe undercard has yet to be completed with only one fight confirmed so far.Here’s what’s been pecilled down, of course everything is subject to change:UFC legend Jorge Masvidal ‘breaks fan’s leg’ with lethal kick that leaves recipient writhing in agony before running away
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      I will never let my son box – there would be a target on his back straight away, says Anthony Joshua

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      JOSEPH BAYLEY TEMILOLUWA PRINCE JOSHUA will not be allowed to inherit his dad’s world heavyweight crown.Two-time king Anthony Joshua raced out of Saudi Arabia in December — after scorching Otto Wallin — to treat his eight-year-old son to Christmas in Dubai. On Boxing Day, he shared a snap of them posing in a pool.Anthony Joshua doesn’t want his son to follow in his footsteps in boxingCredit: https://www.instagram.com/healthy_mindset/Joshua is set for a big boxing fight against MMA legend Francis NgannouCredit: https://www.instagram.com/anthonyjoshua/Joshua doesn’t want his son to experience the same dark moments he did in the ringCredit: PAIn October his lad will turn nine and be old enough to train in amateur gyms — like AJ’s favourite Finchley ABC school. A year later he can  spar and enter competitions.But 34-year-old AJ — who did not lace up a pair of gloves until he was 18 — will not let his son follow him into the hurt business.Joshua declared: “I would never let him box. I am not interested in him boxing.“You have to be so strong, you have to be so strong mentally to be a boxer.Read More on Boxing“I am not saying he won’t be mentally strong but I would not want to put him through that ­mental pressure.“I am sure he could fight, he will definitely have the genes to do it.“But the mental side, that goes unspoken about, I would not want him to go through that.“Imagine ‘Anthony Joshua’s son is boxing’ . . . there would be a target on his back straight away. Would I want to put him under that pressure? Probably not.Most read in Boxing“I will advise him that he could probably still do something completely different and still enjoy life.“During your career, when you are actually competing, you get the odd nice ten days, like that one in the swimming pool. But in the back of your head is always the next fight that is coming up.”Did you spot the subtle change Francis Ngannou made to taunt Anthony Joshua during intense face-off?Joshua takes on MMA monster Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia on Friday.The Watford hero suffered a Saudi breakdown when he lost for the second time to Oleksandr Usyk in August 2022 — failing to recapture the WBA, IBF and WBO belts he lost to the Ukrainian in London 11 months earlier.CHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL Defeat dashed Joshua’s dream of becoming the first undisputed heavyweight champ since Lennox Lewis in 1999.He threw his old belts on the Jeddah floor and hijacked Usyk’s post-fight speech before storming out of the ring.Those frantic moments were fairly criticised.But, in the press conference afterwards, the former bricklayer broke down and cried because he felt he had let down people in the UK.Joshua admitted: “I was in a bad place — not a bad place, a bad moment.“I had put so much into becoming undisputed  and I just fell short. The feeling was not good and I had to pick myself back up again.Great highs and great lows“I changed trainer after that and had a mix-and-match of everything going on.“It took me  a year-and-a-bit to smooth things out and now we are just getting back to basics again.”In his last fight, a dominant Joshua stopped Wallin in five rounds. He added: “I felt back to normal against Wallin.“It’s a tough industry because I put everything into the Wallin fight and now it is just in the past.“You get there, you do your best, everyone is watching and then it’s over and on to the next.”That constant scrutiny and the sad fact that one attention-seeking critic can often shout over all the measured and considered praise, are two of the reasons why Joshua will keep his boy out of the ring and the spotlight.’This job is not fun’He added: “This job is not fun. I get to enjoy showcasing my skill on Friday but to get to that point is not fun.“It’s a lot of sacrifice, a lot of passion and dedication, it takes a lot out of you.“I’ll have to wait for 15 years to get  to the end of my career and think, ‘F***, I got through all that, now let me go and have fun now’.“JJ could live a good life — from the day he is conscious of what that means. I have to wait until I retire before I can sit back and finally enjoy life.”Joshua did not enjoy Tuesday night when he had to sit down at a private dinner and pose for photos with Ngannou and nemesis Tyson Fury.The 35-year-old WBC champ is a constant thorn in AJ’s side with insults and trash talk. But the Gypsy King has actually HELPED his long-time rival recently.Fury’s unexpected helpFirst, Joshua has picked up with Fury’s old trainer Ben Davison.And, second, Fury was floored and only earned a split-decision points win over Ngannou when the Cameroon bruiser made his boxing debut here in October.Recalling that bout, Joshua said: “It definitely helps. It helped get me motivated for the fight.“Before I looked at this whole crossover thing as not serious.“Before, if I had taken a crossover fight, people would have asked, ‘What the f*** is Anthony Joshua doing?’ I wouldn’t have been able to walk out of my house.“But now people are taking it more seriously because of that fight.Ngannou’s incredible journey“It has helped to get me motivated and has given me more reason to take the fight.“I can show how great I am and what I can do in the ring.”Ngannou’s story is a magnificent one, from child labour in a Cameroon sand mine to becoming one of the most celebrated and richest men in prize fighting.The 37-year-old former UFC heavyweight king is a genetic freak who looks like he was made by computer gamers.Ngannou stands 6ft 4in, has thighs like tree trunks, a neck that resembles a human torso and a bowling ball head seemingly impervious to shock treatment.ANTHONY JOSHUA VS FRANCIS NGANNOU: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE CROSSOVER BOUTHe weighs 21 POUNDS more than Joshua, too, scaling 19st 7lb yesterday, compared to AJ’s 18st. But Joshua, who has suffered painful losses against smaller men like Andy Ruiz Jr and Usyk,  prefers chopping fellow behemoths like 6ft 7in September KO victim Robert Helenius.He explained: “Little fellas have been fighting big guys their whole life, so they just know what to do at the click of a finger.“As a bigger guy you usually fight guys your height. I have fought all different guys but, yeah, I seem to get better knockouts against guys my height.READ MORE SUN STORIES“Look at the performances against Jermaine Franklin and Robert Helenius. One shorter guy who was smaller and nimble against a tall guy I found it easier to hit with.“Ngannou is big and tall and I know what I have to do.” More

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      Logan Paul brutally trolls Dillon Danis after MMA star ’embarrassed himself’ by starting furious brawl

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      LOGAN PAUL trolled Dillon Danis on social media after their fight descended into chaos.Paul defeated MMA ace Danis in a boxing match via disqualification on Saturday at Misfits.
      Logan Paul trolled Dillon Danis after beating him at Misfits BoxingCredit: Instagram @loganpaul
      Paul beat Danis via disqualification after the latter tried a jiu-jitsu moveCredit: Alamy
      The Maverick picked up the win after the MMA fighter tried to take his opponent down with a jiu-jitsu move in the final round of their bout.
      The YouTuber won every round before the sixth and chaos ensued after the bell.
      A mass brawl ensued with security stepping in to separate the two fighters.
      Paul went on to pour salt on his American rival’s wounds online with teasing mock-ups on Instagram.
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      The first showed a chained-up Danis as a dog, with the Prime founder behind him brandishing a bat.
      The second showed the 30-year-old’s injuries and was ironically captioned “real fighter”.
      The social media sensation also took to Twitter where he admitted he doesn’t feel proud of his victory as Danis “sucks”.
      Paul tweeted: “Honestly nothing to be proud about. That dude sucks, a real c**t.
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      “I’m gonna go back to living my life but felt good to beat his a*s for 6 rounds and let him embarrass himself. Drink Prime.”
      Paul called out UFC legend Conor McGregor for a boxing match during his post-match press conference.
      The 28-year-old also challenged WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio for the US Championship.
      Mysterio appears keen for a fight, which may take place at Crown Jewel on November 4 in Saudi Arabia.
      The three-time world champion tweeted: “Did @loganpaul just call me out? I’m not hard to find homie. Every Friday Night on SmackDown.” More

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      Mike Tyson called out by MMA legend for incredible comeback on Fury vs Ngannou undercard

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      MIKE TYSON has been called out for a fight by MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko.And the Russian is keen to make the crossover to boxing by co-main eventing the Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou card.
      Mike Tyson has been offered a boxing dust-up by Fedor EmelianenkoCredit: Getty
      The Russian is an MMA legend who dominated BellatorCredit: Getty
      Emelianenko is hopefully of featuring on the Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou card
      The heavyweight pair are set to clash in Saudi Arabia on October 28.
      Tyson, 57, has not stepped into the ring since his exhibition bout with Roy Jones Jr in November 2020.
      Emelianenko watched that duel and he believes Tyson would be an interesting opponent.
      He praised the former world champion, telling The MMA Hour: “We watched the fight on TV of Roy Jones Jr vs. Mike Tyson. Mike Tyson would be an interesting fight.
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      “He has a big name, he’s a legend… it would be interesting because you can see a lot of his videos on YouTube and all over the place, he’s still in good shape. He still works pads, he still has that same power.”
      The 40-7 fighter revealed he constantly trains so would be ready to fight Tyson if a deal is agreed.
      He also pointed out his potential opponent being part of Ngannou’s camp, which means Iron Mike could be in good shape to don the gloves once again.
      Asked about appearing on the Fury vs Ngannou card, Emelianenko, 46, responded: “That would be awesome.
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      “If it would be possible I definitely would do it. I will be ready.
      “I always train. There was a camp right now in Russia. I was there. I’m always ready.
      “I heard that Mike Tyson is going to help Francis Ngannou to prepare for this fight, so he’s probably in good shape too.” More

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      Bare-knuckle boxer unrecognisable after suffering horror injury that sees swollen eye sealed shut – but he wins fight

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      MARTIN REFFELL suffered a gutting back-knuckle loss for Team GB despite inflicting a horror eye injury on Ryan Jett leaving him looking unrecognisable.The Peterborough fans’ favourite had two of his six daughters ringside – and his missus in his corner – to watch the unanimous decision defeat to Team USA.
      Ryan Jett was left looking unrecognisable after beating Martin ReffellCredit: Jamie McPhilimey
      Jett before the injuryCredit: Instagram @ryanjett_
      But he went home to all of his girls with a much healthier-looking face than his victorious foe, who had his right eye punched completely shut.
      Good jabs swapped in the opener but a right hand from Jett landed flush and was worryingly loud
      American Jett was a master at grappling and wrestling in the regular clinches and another right drove into the Brit when he crouched down to reset his stance
      After three minutes of slashing at each other, they shook hands on the bell and went to their corners to recover
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      Reffell’s left eye started to look painful swollen and bleeding by the second
      But he soldiered on and did the better boxing but he was being manhandled by the visitor. 
      In round four both men nearly flew over the top rope and into the Indigo O2 crowd, like a WWE stunt, when Jett pushed and their pair entangled their arms.
      Both men looked exhausted and hurt by the final bell but it was Jett’s vision that was slashed in half by the end, thanks to Raffell’s precise shots.
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      The judges called the close contest 48-46, 48-46, 48-45, which seemed especially harsh after Jett had been deducted a point for a late punch after the bell that ended the fourth.
      The decision put American 2-1 up in the BYB Police Gazette International Cup, with six fights to go. More