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      Tom Aspinall copying Tyson Fury’s bizarre and dangerous pre-fight tactic to secure huge KO win at UFC 304

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      TOM ASPINALL has revealed he’s using a bizarre pre-fight strategy ahead of UFC 304.The Atherton assassin defends his interim heavyweight title in a rematch against Curtis Blaydes in the co-main event of the Manchester pay-per-view card early on Sunday morning.Tom Aspinall renews his rivalry with Curtis Blaydes this weekendCredit: REXAspinall is eyeing revenge in the form of a big finish after suffering a horror knee injury in their first meeting two years agoCredit: ReutersAspinall has harked back to his traveller heritage by dipping his hands in petrol to strengthen themCredit: X@ARIELHELWANIAspinall, 31, will be out for revenge having suffered a horror knee injury in their first meeting two years ago and is eyeing yet another stoppage win.And he’s harked back to his gypsy heritage ahead of the Manchester melee by dipping his hands in petrol every night to strengthen them.During an appearance on The MMA Hour, he said: “You ever see the documentary Knuckle? You familiar with that?”It’s a documentary about travellers, travelling communities in the UK, Ireland.READ MORE ON UFC 304“And there’s a guy on there, big Joe Joyce, an old travelling legend, and big Joe Joyce reveals a few gypsy methods for getting ready for a fight.“I wanted to resort back to a bit of gypsy heritage that I’ve got, so I thought, right, what I’m going to do is I’m going to make a little ring out of hay bales.“When it gets to about 4am, I get my alarm on, I go outside, do a bit shadowboxing in the hay bales.“And then I do the old traveller method of dipping your knuckles in petrol for about 20 minutes as the sun’s coming up, and that hardens your knuckles.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTyson Fury dipped his hands in petrol ahead of his rematch with Deontay WilderCredit: GETTYMany boxers in the traveller community still, to this day, soak their hands in petrol ahead of fights, including former WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.The Gypsy King soaked his hands in fuel every day for the final few weeks of training camp for his 2020 rematch with Deontay Wilder, which he won via seventh-round TKO.EXCLUSIVE: ‘Great fight – Tom Aspinall reveals reason for Alex Pereira post after UFC 300 and admits he’d love to fight BrazilianThere are obvious health concerns with leaving one’s hands in a flammable and deadly liquid for prolonged periods of time, although Aspinall isn’t fussed about them.Britain’s third UFC champ said of his hands: Mate, they’re like absolute stones. “You know what, I’ve seen them new gloves, and they’re a lot smaller than the other ones. There’s a lot less padding on them.“And I just thought, you know what, I need to harden the knuckles up, and that’s the only way I know how.”I’ve been doing the old gypsy method of dipping them in petrol, and they’re like rocks.”If I get a disgusting knockout on Saturday, you better believe that half of the roster are going to be dipping their knuckles in petrol.” More

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      Floyd Mayweather, 47, could face Manny Pacquiao, 45, in rematch of £500m fight – but with a twist as rivals make returns

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER and Manny Pacquiao could be set for a rematch – but with a twist on their original money spinner. Mayweather beat Pacquiao in 2015 to end boxing’s most drawn out saga in a blockbuster worth over £500MILLION. Floyd Mayweather is still linked with a rematch against Manny PacquiaoCredit: ReutersPacquiao in training for his exhibition comeback fightCredit: @MannyPacquiaoBut even in retirement the pair remain linked with a rematch as they continue to box on in exhibition bouts. And Japanese MMA promotion Rizin could be the unlikely source to hold the key to a deal between the ring icons. Pacquiao, 45, returns this weekend in Tokyo against ex-kickboxing champion Rukiya Anpo, 28. Mayweather, 47, meanwhile has scored two knockout victories against martial arts opponents under the Rizin banner. READ MORE IN BOXINGPromoter Nobuyuki Sakakibara revealed a rematch with Pacquiao remains a possibility – so long as professional records are not at stake. Sakakibara told SunSport: “I wouldn’t be surprised if anything happens these days so the possibility is still there. “We still have a good relationship with Floyd but he’s not thinking of coming back to real competitive fights. “I understand that there isn’t no interest from his side on the rematch in non official bout, and Manny is interested.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”So it all comes down to the timing. And when everything aligns perfectly, I’m sure that rematch will happen.”Last year, Pacquiao and Sakakibara announced that a rematch with Mayweather was in the works for 2024. Floyd Mayweather breaks silence over Manny Pacquiao rematchBut the American great instead returns on August 24 in Mexico against John Gotti III. Mayweather officially retired in 2017 after beating UFC superstar Conor McGregor, 36, but has boxed in exhibitions since. His last was against the grandson of notorious crime boss Gotti – ending in a brawl in the ring to lead to the rematch. Pacquiao meanwhile hung up his gloves following defeat to Yordenis Ugas in 2021 – but he has teased a comeback ever since. And the WBC even controversially opened the door to PacMan challenging welterweight champion Mario Barrios, 29, for the title.Pacquiao is using his exhibition with Anpo to ease back but Rizin are open to future fights with the Filipino. Sakakibara said: “Depending on the result and his performance in his upcoming fight on July 28th, we need to assess the market to see if his return would make sense. “This is a single bout agreement so if we were to have him back, we need to make sure there is a demand in the market. READ MORE SUN STORIES”If we can create momentum and anticipation together – since Manny himself is still wanting to have competitive fights – he’s not thinking that this is his last fight. “So if things turn out right, there is a good possibility where there could be more Manny Pacquiao fights in Rizin.”Mayweather beat Pacquiao in 2015Credit: Getty More

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      Former Anthony Joshua rival Jarrell Miller shows off insane body transformation ahead of Andy Ruiz Jr fight

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      JARRELL MILLER looks to be in the shape of his life ahead of fighting Andy Ruiz Jr. The disgraced drugs cheat faces former heavyweight world champion Ruiz on August 3 in Los Angeles. Lucas Browne after defeat to Jarrell MillerMiller is nicknamed Big BabyThe disgraced drugs cheat has transformed his bodyWelterweight world champ Jaron Ennis with MillerCredit: @moremediahitsMiller – who infamously blew his chance to fight Anthony Joshua after his 2019 doping scandal – has earned the nickname Big Baby over the years. For his last bout against Daniel Dubois in December he weighed 23 STONE. But in recent pictures circulating online, Miller appears to have dramatically transformed his body. The controversial American, 36, flexed a trimmer chest and midsection just two weeks out from his bout with Ruiz. READ MORE IN BOXINGMiller actually gave Ruiz the chance to beat AJ for the world titles after his drugs bust. He blamed the failed tests on a tainted supplement and stem cell shots in his elbow.He then received a contract with Bob Arum’s Top Rank stable but again tested positive for a banned substance.This time the ex-kickboxer put it down to a SEX PILL and was handed a two-year suspension.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMiller returned in 2022 and won three on the spin including a stoppage over ex-champ Lucas Browne, 43, last year. But he was beaten by Brit Dubois, 26, last time out while Ruiz, 34, is back after two years out. Jake Paul is going to Paris Olympics after bursting onto boxing scene with just one defeat on pro recordThe Mexican-American stunned Joshua, 34, in June 2019 but lost the rematch on points six years later. He beat Chris Arreola, 43, and Luis Ortiz, 45, but has faced a spell on the sidelines as promoter Eddie Hearn predicted a tough bout with Miller. Hearn told Matchroom Boxing: “I actually think this is a really tough fight for Andy Ruiz. It’s going to be all action.“Jarrell Miller is always going to be on the front foot, always comes to fight, and Andy is a very sharp counter-puncher as well, but he’s been out of the ring for a long time. “There’s going to be huge support for him in Los Angeles, but he better have hunger in his belly for this fight because otherwise, he’ll get overrun by Jarrell Miller.”Andy Ruiz Jr with Miller ahead of their fightCredit: Getty More

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      Jake Paul is going to Paris Olympics after bursting onto boxing scene with just one defeat on pro record

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      JAKE PAUL is going to the 2024 Paris Olympics. The YouTuber-turned-prizefighter moved to 10-1 with victory over ex-UFC star and bare-knuckle boxer Mike Perry in Florida.Jake Paul is going to the 2024 Paris OlympicsCredit: YouTubeAnd he is now preparing to link up with Team USA’s boxing squad in the French capital – but not to compete. Paul, 27, is instead an honorary coach tasked with raising the profile of the gold medal hopefuls. He is also using his experience on the big stage to help the boxers deal with the pressures of the Games. Paul said on brother Logan’s podcast: “I’m bringing in meditation and them being prepared for the big moment and being there for them to support them in any way possible.READ MORE ON OLYMPICS”I don’t know how much help it’s going to be, I’m sure they’re going to do fine with or without me.”But also to try to bring eyeballs. We’re dropping a documentary on my entire week with them and the whole programme that’s going on there.”Paul even explored the idea of competing in Paris himself only to miss the deadline – with an eye now on the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.He said: “We tried. I missed the cutoff. When we came up with the idea we were like three weeks late.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I can do it in LA. I think I might. I feel like it would be sick. I’d get gold medal, bro…”It’s a travesty. We missed the cutoff by about three weeks but if I could’ve gone to one qualifying tournament then it would’ve worked out.Jake Paul calls out Mike Tyson and UFC champion Alex Pereira after KOing Mike Perry”It would be hilarious. Become cruiserweight world champion and then get rid of my professional licence and become amateur, win a gold medal in 2028.”Paul spent a week with the USA boxing squad in Colorado before his last fight and will now jet off to France to link back up with them. He will then focus on his controversial clash against Mike Tyson, 58, which has been rescheduled to November 15 in Texas.Jake Paul is 10-1 in his pro boxing careerCredit: Getty More

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      Manny Pacquiao’s opponent risks £3.9MILLION fine during fight against boxing legend

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      MANNY PACQUIAO is in line for a £3.9MILLION payout in his boxing return – should his opponent break the rules.The Filipino icon makes his return to the ring over the weekend in Tokyo with Japanese MMA promotion Rizin. Manny Pacquiao in training for his exhibition boxing returnCredit: @MannyPacquiaoK-1 Kickboxing champion Rukiya Anpo will face PacquiaoCredit: @anpo_rukiyaPacquiao, 45, will face former K-1 Kickboxing champion Rukiya Anpo, 28, in a strictly boxing rules bout. Floyd Mayweather, 47, similarly had two exhibitions with Rizin against martial artists and won both by knockout. In 2018, he beat kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa, 25, and the contract included a financial penalty for using any illegal strikes. And the same clause is included in Pacquiao and Anpo’s deal – with a kick resulting in a $5m (£3.9m) penalty. READ MORE IN BOXINGRizin president Nobuyuki Sakakibara confirmed the rules in quotes translated by Beyond Kickboxing.Sakakibara said: “Any violation will be punishable by a $5million fine. “At the time of Tenshin versus Mayweather in 2018 that was approximately 500million yen (£2.5m). “However, due to the weak yen, that figure is now around 750million yen.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPacquiao retired in 2021 following defeat to Yordenis Ugas but he has boxed in an exhibition since with the view to make a comeback.He has been linked with fighting UFC superstar Conor McGregor, 36, and unbeaten British boxer Conor Benn, 27. But more recently, the WBC confirmed they would sanction PacMan coming out of retirement to fight world champion Mario Barrios, 29. Talks are ongoing with Pacquiao using his Far East exhibition as a way to prepare for his controversial yet potential welterweight title shot. More

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      Fans fear for Daniel Dubois will be sent ‘into early retirement’ as Anthony Joshua looks terrifying in training pics

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA had fans fearing he will send Daniel Dubois “into retirement early” after releasing terrifying training pictures. Dubois puts his IBF heavyweight title on the line for the first time on September 21 at Wembley against AJ. Anthony Joshua had fans fearing he will send Daniel Dubois ‘into retirement early’Credit: Instagram @anthonyjoshuaJoshua is in training for the heavyweight title fightCredit: Instagram @anthonyjoshuaAJ pictured in trainer Ben Davison’s gymCredit: Instagram @anthonyjoshuaJoshua for the third fight in a now is preparing with trainer Ben Davison in the coach’s Harlow gym. AJ released images of his training camp, showing off his hulking arms and abs popping out through his sweat-soaked top. Needless to say fans are concerned for his opponent as one said: “Good luck to Dubois because he’s going into retirement early.”Another added: “I did not no who motivated Dubois to fight this guy.”READ MORE IN BOXINGOne hailed: “He’s got that Aura back.” Joshua, 34, gets a shot at becoming a three-time champion after Dubois, 26, was elevated from the interim IBF title to the full version. That is because Oleksandr Usyk, 37, vacated it to proceed with his planned December 21 rematch with Tyson Fury, 35, after his May win. Dubois’ promoter Frank Warren revealed the winner of September’s all-British bout puts them in line for either Usyk or Fury. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSWarren told Sky Sports: “All roads will lead to unification again.”He’s [Usyk] getting a massive payday for the rematch that he was contracted for against Tyson. Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois on track to break Tyson Fury’s stunning record at world title fight “That’s what the position is. It’s pure business as far as he’s concerned. If it was about holding on to the belts, then he wouldn’t have relinquished. “He’s in it for the money and obviously the rematch is a massive, massive fight, which everyone wants to see. It was such a closely fight last time, it’s a bigger fight now in December.”Whatever happens, the winner of this fight on September 21, which will be Daniel, will fight the winner of that fight, and the four belts will be back on the line again.”Joshua facing off with DuboisCredit: Getty More

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      Joe Joyce vs Derek Chisora odds: Free bets, bonuses and sign up offers for Saturday’s heavyweight clash

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      JOE JOYCE and Derek Chisora clash in an all-British heavyweight showdown at the O2 Arena in London on Saturday night!Despite experiencing difficult patches over the last few years, the veteran pair are both seeking back-to-back victories this weekend.Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereJoe Joyce vs Derek Chisora latest odds: Free bets, bonuses and sign up offersCredit: THE SUNJoyce, 38, proved there’s still something left in the tank when bouncing back from successive losses to Zhilei Zhang with a knockout victory over Kash Ali in March.It was a similar story for 40-year-old Derek ‘Del Boy’ Chisora, who beat Gerald Washington with unanimous decision last year following his stoppage loss to Tyson Fury in December 2022.But there’s no getting around it, these two are drinking in the last chance saloon.Chisora has lost four of his last six fights, while Joyce simply cannot afford another loss if he’s to challenge for a world title in the twilight of his career.Joe Joyce vs Derek Chisora free bets and offersHere at SunSport we’re keen to get you the most for your money so are gifting you a fighting chance with our selection of free bets and offers from our betting partners.WILLIAM HILLOFFER: Bet £10 & Get £60William Hill are up for the fight to be top bookmaker by offering punters a terrific £60 in free bets and bonuses!The free bets can be spent on the fight this weekend, with the bonuses available in the casino!William Hill: Bet £10 and get £60 in free bets & bonuses – CLAIM HERE*TOTEOFFER: Bet £10 Get £40 in free bets & 50 free spinsTote have hit the ground running in their new venture into the sportsbook world recently and their offer has proved popular as a result.New customers can take advantage of their special welcome offer, where they are offering £40 in free bets plus a further 50 free spins (worth another tenner) when you bet £10!Tote: Get £50 in welcome bonuses when you stake £10 – CLAIM HERE*BETFREDOFFER: Bet £10 get £50 in free betsBetfred is another offering a mega bonus to any new customers.New Betfred customers can claim a colossal £50 in free bets when registering and staking just £10.Betfred: Get £50 in free bets with Betfred – CLAIM HERE*talkSPORT BETOFFER: Bet £10 Get £30 in free betsJust sports bets as the bonuses again, this time from talkSPORT BET.Brand new talkSPORT BET customers who register an account and stake a tenner will receive £30 in free bets to spend on boxing!talkSPORT BET: Bet £10 and receive £30 in free bets – CLAIM HERE*BetMGMOFFER: Get £60 in free bets when staking £10BetMGM’s new customer offers have been hugely popular since they burst onto the scene.New customers can claim £60 in bonuses to spend on horse racing and football! 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      Tyson Fury’s uncle takes huge swipe at brother John as he slams lack of ‘professionalism’ for Oleksandr Usyk fight

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      TYSON FURY’S uncle and former trainer Peter hit out at the lack of “professionalism” shown in the corner against Oleksandr Usyk. Fury was beaten on points by Usyk in May, in a fight to decide the heavyweight division’s first ever four-belt undisputed champion.John Fury in the corner with son TysonCredit: X @SkySportsBoxingThe Gypsy King brought his dad John into his crowded corner alongside head coach Sugarhill Steward and assistant Andy Lee.But Peter – who has fallen out with John in recent years – aimed a huge swipe at his brother.He told Carl Froch’s YouTube channel: “Whether it was emotions in there, everybody was speaking.”I’ll tell you what it looked like to me, it looked like it was all mates and they were just trying to gee him on or something, I don’t know.READ MORE IN BOXING”There didn’t seem to be any, there was no professionalism in that corner as far as one clear voice stating what he needed to do.”Damning footage in the aftermath of Fury’s loss revealed dad John barking instructions over lead voice Sugarhill. And Peter added: “You’re not going to listen if four people are – if you’re tired and you’re coming into the latest stages of a fight and you’ve got a man in front of you, you’re trailing that fight and you know you’ve been hit badly, and you need to come back from that. “You’ve got all that to deal with and you have got four people trying to talk to you, I’m afraid that’s not happening.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”There probably was one voice stating what he needed to do but all four of them or three or four of them were giving it at the same time, and all different instructions.”It was at the same time and all the instructions were different which means its a scramble, isn’t it?”John Fury’s maddest moments from headbutting glass wall to prison for gouging man’s eye outFury, 35, is now due to rematch Usyk, 37, in December back in Saudi Arabia.And Peter – who famously led his nephew to victory over Wladimir Klitschko in 2015 – noted that the tactics need to be rectified.He said: “I think he can you know, we’re looking at a big man, six foot eight, six foot nine, who wanted to have a tippy tappy boxing match with somebody who’s an elite mover and an elite boxer, so I think they got the strategies all wrong for that fight.”Peter Fury with Tyson in 2015Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd More