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    Heavyweight boxer Ardi Ndembo, 27, dies three weeks after brutal knockout defeat left dad-of-two in induced coma

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    TRAGEDY has struck the boxing world following the passing of heavyweight boxer Ardi Ndembo.Ndembo was left unconscious for several minutes after being brutally stopped by Nestor Santana in their Team Combat League clash in Florida earlier this month.Heavyweight boxer Ardi Ndemb, standing, has tragically passed awayCredit: INSTAGRAM@ARDINDEMBOThe 27-year-old suffered a brutal KO loss earlier this monthCredit: INSTAGRAM@ARDINDEMBOCongolese clubber Ndembo is survived by his two childrenCredit: INSTAGRAM@ARDINDEMBOHe was promptly taken to a Miami hospital, where he lay in an induced coma.But the 27-year-old dad-of-two has tragically succumbed to his injuries. A statement from the promotion read: “We at Viva Promotions mourn the loss of Ardi Ndembo, a talented Congolese boxer who tragically passed away after a knockout in a Team Combat League match on April 5.”He remained in an induced coma until his untimely death. READ MORE IN BOXING”RIP Ardi Ndembo!”Boxing fans were quick to pay tribute to the late Ndembo, with one writing on X: “Prayers for his family. RIP to him. Salute.”Another said: “Prayers up to his family, team, close friends.”And another said: “Condolences to his family, this is truly heartbreaking.”Most read in BoxingArdi Ndembo boasted a perfect 8-0 record before the fatal boutCredit: INSTAGRAM@ARDINDEMBOOne remarked: “Rest in peace, brother.”Another chimed in: “Condolences to the family and friends of this young man, Ardi Ndembo. He was a gladiator.”A fundraiser has started to help Ndembo’s family with funeral costs.It’s currently sitting close to £9000, £10k short of its £19,000 goal.WBC lightweight champion Devin Haney donated close to £1200 to the GoFundMe.Team Combat League have vowed to match all donations up to the £19k target.Jeff Mayweather, the uncle of boxing icon Floyd Mayweather, was ringside for the fatal bout.Jeff Mayweather was ringside for the tragic boutCredit: INSATGRAM@JEFFMAYWEATHERHe told SunSport: “Boxing’s a sport where you grow up watching it and loving it, but there’s so much risk involved.”Anyone can lose their life from boxing. When something like this happens, it wakes up the whole entire world.”I don’t think boxing’s a bad sport because you can die in any sport.“You drive a race car at 200mph, if it slides, you’re going to die too. “You can die in any sport but boxing is a brutal sport.”READ MORE SUN STORIESTCL is a unique format in which combatants in a squad box over one or two rounds with points earned in each and tallied up to decide the winning team.Ndembo was representing Las Vegas Hustle when he was brutally KO’d by Miami Assassin’s Santana. More

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      Harry Scarff vs Karen Chukhadzhian: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, undercard for welterweight title eliminator

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      HARRY SCARFF is one fight away from fighting for welterweight gold.The Derbyshire destroyer has put himself on the cusp of vying for the IBF welterweight title – which is held by Jaron Ennis – with a run of five straight victories.Harry Scarff beat Ekow Essuman in his last fightBut he has the small matter of winning a tricky final eliminator before he can get his hands on the American.Standing between the 31-year-old and a title tilt is feared Ukrainian Karen Chukhadzhian.Chukhadzhian came up short against Ennis in their interim IBF 147lbs belt last January and will be champing at the bit to earn a rematch with ‘Boots’.In addition to fulfilling his own world title dreams, Scarff will bid to become only the seventh Brit to win a world welterweight title.Read more on BoxingWhen is Harry Scarff vs Karen Chukhadzhian?
      Scarff and Chukhadzhian’s tasty 147lbs dust-up will take place on Friday, May 17.
      The fight will be held at the Grand Elysee Hotel in Hamburg, Germany.
      The ring walks are expected to take place at around 10pm BST time, although they haven’t been officially announced.
      The start time for the prelims have also yet to be announced.
      What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?The streaming details for the card have yet to be revealed.What is the fight card?
      Harry Scarff vs Karen Chukhadzhian – IBF welterweight title eliminator
      Viktor Jurk vs TBA – heavyweight bout
      Simon Zachenhube vs TBA – super-middleweight bout
      What’s been said?Chukhadzhian told RingSide24: “The opponent is tall, long-armed, viscous, quite uncomfortable, justifies his boxing nickname, the fight will definitely not be easy.Most read in Sport”I didn’t like my last performance against Ennis, not everything worked out, but the fight with him opened a lot of things we need to work on.”Fighting in the USA in a big show, against a strong opponent is a good, valuable experience for me.”Scarff wrote on X: “Let’s go, it’s my time. Karen is getting it. I will not be denied!” More

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      Major protocol change for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk REJECTED after shock ’emergency petition’

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      A SHOCK proposal to increase the number of judges scoring Tyson Fury’s showdown with Oleksandr Usyk has been rejected.WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman made a stunning call for the number of ringside officials to be increased from three to SIX earlier this year.Tyson Fury faces Oleksandr Usyk for all the heavyweight marbles on May 18Credit: EPAWBC president Mauricio Sulaiman wanted to implement six judges for the historic showdownCredit: REUTERSBob Arum has revealed the proposal has been rejectedCredit: GettyThe head-honcho of the Mexican sanctioning body demanded the addition of more judges to ensure next month’s undisputed title fight isn’t ruined by a dodgy scorecard.And he even went as far as to issue an “emergency petition” to all those involved.But the proposal has been rejected due to fears over potential teething problems marring the biggest heavyweight fight in nearly 25 years.Fury’s co-promoter Bob Arum told Boxing Scene: “You don’t put in something like that for the first time dealing with a major fight from the standpoint of visibility and importance.READ MORE IN BOXING”Maybe six judges are better than three. I doubt that, but maybe.”Nobody knows because it hasn’t been done. “But at least you experiment with that with fights that are not as prominent.”Arum, 92, isn’t completely against the idea but believes it should be trialled out in a fight of significantly less magnitude.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOUTHe said: “With all due respect to my friend Mauricio – who’s a really good guy.”[He] loves the sport of boxing and has done a great job with the WBC – I wouldn’t do it for this fight.Sun sport’s panel question if Tyson Fury’s trash talk is ‘cringe’ ahead of Usyk showdown”I don’t believe the judging becomes better because you have six judges rather than three.”The winner of Fury vs Usyk will be crowned the first undisputed heavyweight champion in nearly 25 years, a title the former believes he’ll win with ease.He said: “If I didn’t train a day for this fight and was 25 stone and drank 15 pints of Peroni the night before, I would still beat him the next day.”What would he do, just jib and jab me? “I would need at least 15 pints of Peroni for a proper ding dong.” More

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      Jake Paul in amazing body transformation as he piles on over TWO STONE for Mike Tyson fight

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      JAKE PAUL has put on a stunning TWO STONE ahead of his fight with Mike Tyson – according to one of his coaches. The YouTuber-turned boxer and heavyweight icon are to collide in a controversial clash on July 20 in Texas.Jake Paul is transforming his body to fight Mike TysonCredit: GettyJake next to former boxing coach Shane MosleyNot only will it mark Netflix’s first move into live boxing but it will also be Paul’s first fight at heavyweight.The lightest the American, 27, has weighed is 183.6lb (13st 1lb) but his last two bouts have been at the 200lb cruiserweight limit of 14st 4lb.Whereas Tyson was a career heavyweight at 15st 7lb, meaning Paul must pile on the pounds to match that.And boxing legend Shane Mosley – one of Paul’s trainers in the past – the American is on the way to doing so. READ MORE IN BOXINGMosley said YouTube channel: “I just saw Jake yesterday, he’s 230 pounds. He’s big, really big. He said he feels as fast as he does at 185lbs.”If Mosley is correct, then Paul has gone up to 16st 4lb, TWO STONE heavier than his last fight.The bout – set for the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Dallas – has raised eyebrows due to 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.Most read in BoxingCredit: The SunCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe was last seen in the ring in 2020 for an exhibition drawn over eight rounds with fellow great Roy Jones Jr.And Jones sent out a warning to 9-1 Paul over Tyson’s ageless power.Fans say ‘Mike Tyson’s coach has most terrifying job’ as footage of him throwing punches that ‘sound like death’ emergesHe said: “The first time he hit me in the chest, it felt like a mule had kicked me in the chest.“If he hits anybody with a shot like that, they are either going out or down, especially guys who are not used to being hit like that. “With these types of people like Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis, these guys are bigger and can take it.”But Jake Paul, I don’t think he’s going to be able to take that. It might hit him on the chin like that, we’ll see, but it’s going to be tough.”Roy Jones Jr after his exhibition with TysonCredit: EPA More

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      Fans say ‘Mike Tyson’s coach has most terrifying job’ as footage of him throwing punches that ‘sound like death’ emerges

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      MIKE TYSON fans believe his coach has “the most terrifying” job in the world after footage emerged of the trainer having to hold pads for the ex-champ.Heavyweight boxing icon Tyson takes on YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in a controversial clash on July 20 in Texas.Mike Tyson showing off his speed and power in trainingCredit: Instagram miketysonFans were feeling sorry for Tyson’s coachCredit: Instagram miketysonThe controversial clash – set for the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Dallas – has raised eyebrows due to 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.But he is attempting to roll back the clock in training and showed off his devastating combination punching on Instagram. Tyson bobs and weaves in vintage fashion and unleashes brutal hooks to coach Rafael Cordeiro. READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd fans tipped their hat to brave Cordeiro as one said: “Holding pads for Mike Tyson must be one of the most terrifying jobs ever.”Another added: “Never mind Jake. Someone needs to save his trainer.” One put: “Those punches sounds like DEATH.”Another joked: “Why am I dodging when I’m not the one holding the pad.” Most read in BoxingMike 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.

      Credit: The SunCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSTyson, 57, was last seen in the ring in 2020 for an exhibition drawn over eight rounds with fellow great Roy Jones Jr.Meanwhile Paul, 27, is 9-1 as a boxer who suffered his only defeat to Tyson Fury’s brother Tommy in February 2023, but has won three since.Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson confirmed with ‘biggest fight of the 21st century’ to be shown live on Netflix Tyson recently spoke out in an interview with Reuters to defend the fight and said: “I’m 58 and what? “I’m getting billions of views from just talking to somebody about fighting.”Everybody, even most of the athletes, they’re jealous. That’s whack. I say in your prime you couldn’t draw a million people, man.”What are you talking – you couldn’t sell out an arena. Who at 58 could sell out an 80,000-seat arena?”Jake Paul and Mike Tyson facing offCredit: @jakepaul More

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      Ryan Garcia’s porn star fiancee Savannah Bond takes swipe at KSI and Logan Paul with savage tweet

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      SAVANNAH BOND has taken a swipe at boxing duo KSI and Logan Paul’s energy drink Prime.Porn star Savannah, 33, appeared to get engaged to Ryan Garcia ahead of his bout with Devin Haney last week.Savannah Bond has nearly one million X followersCredit: Instagram / thesavannahbondKSI and Logan Paul’s energy drink is the subject of a class action lawsuitCredit: GettySavannah appeared to get engaged to Ryan Garcia last weekCredit: Instagram / thesavannahbondThe adult star has a huge social media fanbase in her own right, boasting nearly one million followers on X.And, in one her latest posts, she criticised KSI and Paul’s business venture.She wrote: “So glad I never had one sip of Prime WTH.”One of her followers responded: “I’m cooked, I’ve only had prime like 3 times. Can’t believe s*** is in my body forever. SMH.”READ MORE IN BOXINGTo which Savannah wrote back: “Hahaha detox asap.”Prime Energy is the subject of a class action lawsuit after it was alleged to contain PFAS, otherwise known as “forever chemicals”, as well as “excessive caffeine”.Addressing the case, Paul, 29, denied allegations – saying on TikTok: “First off, anyone can sue anyone at any time that does not make the lawsuit true.”And in this case, it is not… one person conducted a random study and has provided zero evidence to substantiate any of their claims.”Most read in BoxingSavannah has participated in more than 100 adult filmsCredit: Instagram @thesavannahbondShe took a swipe at Prime on social mediaCredit: Instagram / thesavannahbondLast year, Prime was said to have surpassed £950million in annual sales.Meanwhile, Savannah – who has participated in more than 100 adult movies – seemed to get engaged to Garcia on fight week ahead of his win over Haney.Watch Jake and Logan Paul’s stunned reaction after Ryan Garcia knocks down Devin Haney on way to shock victoryGarcia posed a clip on social media showing himself getting down on one knee for the Australian, before she agreed to marry him.He then posted the caption: “SHE SAID YESS!!!!!! 💍💍💍. I’M SO HAPPY AND MOTIVATED GOING INTO MY FIGHT NOW.”However, since his victory, Garcia has been spotted with two other women.The boxing star appeared to be seen getting close with influencer Alexa Dellanos.And earlier this week he was pictured walking hand in hand with model Grace Boor.Garcia was spotted hanging out with influencer Alexa DellanosCredit: Instagram / alexadellanosGarcia, 25, also walked hand in hand with Grace BoorCredit: Instagram @graceboor More

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      Watch former world’s strongest man Eddie Hall smash UFC champ and Francis Ngannou’s record for hardest punch

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      EDDIE HALL smashed Alex Pereira and Francis Ngannou’s records for world’s hardest punch.The British strongman put the UFC superstar and the man who dropped Tyson Fury in the shade with his terrifying power.Eddie Hall just broke the world record punch force at the UFC PI 🤯Eddie Hall: 208,901Alex Pereira: 191,796Francis Ngannou: 129,161 pic.twitter.com/X8ksepEW3I— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) April 25, 2024

      Eddie Hall broke Alex Pereira and Francis Ngannou’s record for world’s hardest punchCredit: X/ufcontntThe machine calculates a score based on numerous factors including strength and speedCredit: X/ufcontntThe UFC’s Performance Institute in Las Vegas has a high-tech machine – known as the ‘Power Cube’ – which measures the force of a hit in units.It calculates a score based on numerous factors including strength and speed.And the world record had previously been held by Ngannou, the UFC-fighter-turned-boxer who narrowly lost to Fury earlier this year, who recorded a score of 129,161 units in 2017.At the time, UFC president Dana White compared it to being hit with the same force as a moving Ford Escort or 12lb sledgehammer. READ MORE IN BOXINGThen, light-heavyweight champ Pereira smashed the record at 191,796.But now former world’s strongest man Hall has blown both out the water by clocking in a stunning score of 208,901.Hall has been in training after being lined up for a stunning four-man MMA tournament in Qatar. He was due to face Mitchell Hooper or Brian Shaw in February – until talks suddenly broke down.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHall, 36, crossed over to boxing in 2022 but was beaten in a super-heavyweight exhibition against rival Hafthor Bjornsson, 35.But he began training with interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall, 31, for his MMA debut and revealed he got down to 25 stone.Strongman Eddie Hall gives update on next fight after missing out on ‘life-changing money’ for MMA debutTalks for an MMA fight continue as Hall called out strongmen duo Hooper and Shaw as well as 6ft 8in actor Martyn Ford.Eddie Hall is still teasing an MMA fightCredit: @eddiehallwsm More

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      Lauren Price vs Jessica McCaskill: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, undercard for world title fight

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      LAUREN PRICE faces Jessia McCaskill in what will be her FIRST crack at a world title.Nearly two years after making her professional debut, the 2020 Olympic gold medallist will challenge for the WBA and Ring Magazine welterweight titles.Lauren Price won gold at the 2020 Olympics in TokyoCredit: ALAMYThe Welsh wizard made her professional debut in June 2022Credit: GETTYPrice punched her ticket to a world title shot last DecemberCredit: RICHARD PELHAMThe former Wales women’s footie star has gone a perfect 6-0 in her brief pro career and punched her ticket to a world title shot with a win over Silvia Bortot last December.But she’ll be pushed to the absolute limit by veteran McCaskill, who has been in the ring with the likes of Katie Taylor and Chantelle Cameron to name a few.When is Lauren Price vs Jessica McCaskill?
      Price’s bid to become a world champion will take place on May 11.
      The fight will take place in front of Welsh fans galore as it’ll be staged at the 7,500-capacity Utilita Arena in Cardiff.
      The ring walks are expected to take place any time between 9:45pm and 10:15pm BST.
      It’s not yet known when the prelims will get underway.
      What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERJessica McCaskill shared the ring with Katie Taylor in December 2017Credit: SPORTSFILE
      The fight will be aired on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
      You can stream the action from the Sky Go app, which is available on your mobile, tablet and Smart TV.
      READ MORE IN BOXING Anthony Joshua called out for trilogy fight as ex-champ announces return against controversial rivalWhat is the fight card?
      Lauren Price vs Jessic McCaskill
      Rhys Edwards vs Thomas
      Patrick Ward Kane
      Shepherd vs Ishmael
      Ellis Kyran Jones Lewis Howells
      Lauren Price is confident of bringing the world titles homeCredit: RICHARD PELHAMWhat has been said?”I’m over the moon for this fight to finally be getting announced,” said Price. “I know Ben Shalom and my team have been working very hard behind the scenes to make this happen so I just want to say a big thank you to them.”Jessica McCaskill is the current champion. She’s game, experienced and strong but I’ll be 100 per cent ready for whatever she brings on the night. I believe in my ability.”Most read in Boxing More

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      Anthony Joshua called out for trilogy fight as ex-champ announces return against controversial rival

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has been called out to a trilogy fight by the returning Andy Ruiz Jr. The Mexican-American pulled off one of boxing’s great shocks in June 2019 when he dethroned AJ of his heavyweight titles in New York.Anthony Joshua has been called out to a trilogy fight by the returning Andy Ruiz JrCredit: GettyBut Ruiz lost the rematch in Saudi Arabia six months later and a trilogy decider remains on the table. The ex-champion, who returns on August 3 against controversial American Jarrell Miller, credited Joshua for his recent resurgence amid talk of a trilogy. Ruiz said: “He’s getting his momentum back. He’s getting his confidence back. I think that’s the most important thing. “He’s doing what he’s supposed to do. I think he’s doing his thing. I’m just happy for him. I would love to have that trilogy with him. READ MORE IN BOXING”He gave me that opportunity. I gave him back that opportunity, and there’s one more. “I want to become a two-time heavyweight champion of the world.”Joshua, 34, has won his last four on the spin and most recently knocked out MMA superstar Francis Ngannou in two rounds in March.Meanwhile Ruiz, 34, has boxed just twice since defeat to AJ and has not done so since beating Luiz Ortiz in September 2022.Most read in BoxingHow AJ punched his way to the topANTHONY JOSHUA punched his way to the top of the world before being knocked off his perch.

      CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe makes his return against serial drugs cheat Miller, 34, who he replaced to fight Joshua after the American’s shameful doping bust. And Ruiz has his sights set on Joshua, Deontay Wilder and Joseph Parker, who New Zealander he lost to in a disputed 2016 decision.Andy Ruiz Jr makes long-awaited boxing return to face Anthony Joshua rival who says it will be ‘fast food showdown’He said: “I have to climb up the ladder again. “After I do these fights and get back into the groove, I’d love to fight Joseph Parker, Wilder and Joshua.
      “The main thing is training and staying in shape. After this fight, I plan on training and training and come back in December.”
      Ruiz makes his return against Jarrell MillerCredit: Getty More