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      I worked in an ice cream parlour and dreamed of becoming an actor… now I’m following my dad’s iconic boxing footsteps

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      SAMI HAMED is hoping the cream will rise to the top of his boxing career having been inspired to follow his legendary dad into the sport.The 26-year-old is the eldest son of British boxing icon Naseem Hamed – who lit up the sport in the 1990s and early 2000s. Sami Hamed with his famous father Prince NaseemCredit: @princesamihamedSami is now following his dad into boxingCredit: @princesamihamedBrothers Aadam Hamed and SamiBut the Hamed name looks set to remain in the sport for years to come through Naz’s sons Aadam and Sami. Aadam is already 1-0 and signed to Hall of Fame promoter Frank Warren – who guided his dad to superstardom decades earlier. Whereas older brother Sami has signed a deal with Misfits Boxing, home to celebrity-style crossover fights. He debuts on August 31 in Dublin on the undercard of YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI and does so as the son of a legend. READ MORE IN BOXINGSami told SunSport: “It’s in my heart and it’s in my DNA. “Obviously, everybody wants to be like their dad but when your dad is knocking everybody out it’s on a another level.”I just want to get in there, I want to show my dad that listen, I can have a good fight as well and pack that dig. “I just want to make my parents proud.”Most read in BoxingSami Hamed: I’m not here to please anyoneSAMI HAMED becomes the latest son of a British boxing legend to try and make his own way in the sport.He follows after Chris Eubank Jr, Conor Benn and Campbell Hatton all followed in the same footsteps. But Hamed will not get drawn into the inevitable comparisons due to come his way. He said: “I’m pretty blessed because my attitude towards the whole thing is, I couldn’t give a c**p what anybody thinks. I’m not here to please anyone.”To be honest, anyone who obviously spends their hard earned money to come and watch me fight, obviously I want to put on a good performance for them.”But in terms of being my dad, me and my brother are never going to be Prince Naseem Hamed, no one’s every going to be that and the sooner people realise that, the better.”CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSNeither Sami or Aadam had amateur careers or ever really considered entering the family boxing business.I was forced to flog meat on doorsteps with social media sensation father…now I’m chasing boxing titlesAadam was once a talented tennis player while Sami had his eyes on the big screen – something he is not yet ready to throw the towel in for. He revealed: “We’ve played tennis, football, all of that.”I wanted to be an actor when I was like 12 years old, all the way to like 15, 16. My heart was set, I really wanted to be on the big screen.”I still feel like I’ve got the potential to do that. I could do a couple of years in boxing and even if I carry on fighting but maybe go to Hollywood and chase my dream in that sense.”Prince Naz is believed to have banked over £40million during his prizefighting career – but his sons were made to earn their own cash. I just want to make my parents proud.Naseem Hamed’s son Sami Sami said: “Before this, I was working in retail for like two and a half years, before that I worked in Creams ice cream parlour when I came out of college when I was like 17 or 18.”So for me now, this does really feel like I’m doing something big with myself and I’m cracking on with something that I can love.”Sami believes the work ethic his famous father installed in him as a youngster is what will allow him to excel in boxing.He said: “My dad’s a Yemeni, whether you’ve got lots of money or not he’s still going to raise you like you’re a Yemeni.”He’s always shown me that he’s never just going to give me or let me have my handout. “He’s always going to make me work for my money and to be honest that’s the whole reason I’m here.”I would have never done it if I didn’t have the previous jobs that I’ve had in the past. READ MORE SUN STORIES”I feel like now, this is a massive opportunity to make it for myself.”Sami, who debuts against vlogger Jesse Clarke, has signed a one-year Misfits deal and wants to fight as many as five times in those 12 months.Sami Hamed has signed for Misfits Boxing More

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      Floyd Mayweather shows off new £1.5million car collection including Rolls-Royce with furry seats – and £85,000 backpack

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER was out to prove why he earned the nickname Money as he showed off his new £1.5million car collection.The boxing legend – who topped Forbes rich list of the decade with over £700MILLION made – has never been shy of flaunting his wealth. Floyd Mayweather showed off his new collection of carsCredit: Instagram / @floydmayweatherHere is a £250,000 Rolls Royce GhostCredit: Instagram / @floydmayweatherAnother Rolls Royce was fitted with Gucci pillowsCredit: Instagram / @floydmayweatherThe seats were all furryCredit: Instagram / @floydmayweatherMayweather also brought a himalayan Gucci backpack worth £85,000Credit: Instagram / @floydmayweatherWhether it’s showing off his multiple mansions, private jets or expensive watches, Mayweather is known to splash the cash. But among his favourite things to buys are cars – and Mayweather has lots of them. In a recent Instagram post, the unbeaten American gave his 29.9m followers a look into just one of his driveways. Parked out front is a black Rolls Royce Ghost, which costs up to £250,000. READ MORE IN BOXINGSitting next to it was a matching black Rolls-Royce Phantom – priced at close to £380,000 – which has £650 Gucci pillows and furry seats. Mayweather was not done there as he revealed his secret purchase, an £85,000 black Mercedes van which is fitted with an Apple TV and espresso machine.He also got himself McLaren GTS, worth £210,000 and had two more black Rolls Royces down the end of the drive. The ring great did not limit his shopping to just cars as he revealed his brand new himalayan Gucci backpack – which fetched for £85,000. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMayweather is the highest-earning fighter of all time with his wins over Manny Pacquiao, 45, and Conor McGregor, 35, making him over £450m alone. And he continues to box in exhibitions even in retirement, boasting of earning up to £15m at a time. His last came against the grandson of notorious New York crime boss John Gotti – which ended in a DQ win before a brawl broke out in the ring. Mayweather, 47, now prepares to rematch Gotti III, 31, on August 24 in Mexico. Inside Floyd Mayweather’s extravagant lifestyle… Mayweather is a regular on his private jetCredit: Instagram @liramsustielHe travels in styleCredit: Instagram @floydmayweatherMayweather earned over £700m in his boxing careerCredit: Instagram @floydmayweatherHe is boxing’s top earnerCredit: InstagramMayweather is never shy of showing off his carsCredit: Refer to CaptionHe has an impressive collectionCredit: Refer to CaptionInside Floyd Mayweather’s gym where boxing legend trained in sweltering heat & forced sparring partners to arrive at 3am More

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      Manny Pacquiao vs Rukiya Anpo: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, undercard as Pacman returns to ring

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      MANNY PACQUIAO is back later this month to take on MMA star Rukiya Anpo in a catchweight bout.Anpo is a former K1 super-lightweight champion as a kickboxer, but his fight with Pacquiao will take place under boxing rules.Manny Pacquiao fought DK Yoo in an exhibition match in 2022Credit: AFPPacquiao was originally scheduled to take on Chihiro Suzuki but that fight was nixed in favour of a clash with Anpo.Pacquiao vs Anpo will take place under rules defined as ‘special standing’. One would assume that means boxing rules will be enforced but there has been no confirmation so far.The catchweight will be 152lbs and the fight will be three three-minute rounds long.When is Pacquiao vs Anpo?Pacquiao’s clash against Anpo will take place on Sunday, July 28.The fight will be held at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.The main card is set to start at 5am BST, but the main event will take place much later than that.A ring-walk time for the main event has yet to be confirmed but can be expected at around 10am BST.What channel is it and can it be live streamed?Pacquiao vs Anpo will be shown live on RIZIN PPV.You can live stream the action from Rizin,tv, which is available for download onto your mobile, tablet device and Smart TV.The fight will cost $19.99 (£15.60) to order on pay-per-view.Pacquiao vs Suzuki full cardManny Pacquiao vs Rukiya AnpoMikuru Asakura vs Ren HiramotoH. Ougikubo vs Makoto ShinryuYutaka Saito vs Yuta KuboR. Ashizawa vs Koji TanakaHiroaki Suzuki vs Ren SugiyamaJohn Dodson vs Takaki SoyaTai Emery vs Charisa SigalaHideo Tokoro vs Hiroya KondoRena Kubota vs Kate Oyama More

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      Watch as Nate Diaz has entire room laughing with two-word response to winning Conor McGregor £1.2million

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      NATE DIAZ had the room in laughter with his two-word response to winning Conor McGregor £1.2million. The pair share one of the most iconic UFC rivalries of all time, with the score tied at one apiece after their classic two-fight series.Nate Diaz responding to Conor McGregor winning £1.2m for betting on himThe pair share one of the most iconic UFC rivalries of all timeCredit: Getty – ContributorBut despite the bad blood, McGregor still backed Diaz to beat Jorge Masvidal in their boxing rematch. The Irishman lumped on £390,000 and won back £1.2m after Diaz beat Masvidal on points.Diaz was told about McGregor’s wager and subsequent winnings at the press conference but he just replied: “That’s cool.” Laughter broke out in the room as McGregor later posted: “I make ya so much money you can swim in it!” READ MORE ON UFCDiaz, 39, famously became the first to beat McGregor, 35, in the UFC with a submission win in March 2016. But he lost the rematch five years later and a trilogy bout has since failed to materialise.Meanwhile, Diaz has crossed over to boxing and lost his debut to YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in August 2023,But he bounced back with victory over Masvidal, 39, who had won their initial 2019 fight.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIn the aftermath, Diaz called out Paul, 27, to a rematch as well as UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards, 32, who beat him in 2021. Diaz said: “I’m gonna beat Jake Paul’s f***ing ass. I’m down to fight the highest-ranked boxer that I can find.Nate Diaz calls out Jake Paul to rematch after beating Jorge Masvidal”My main objective has always been to be the best fighter in the world so I want to go back and get the UFC title.”Leon Edwards, Jake Paul and anybody the f*** else, you’re dead.”Jorge Masvidal was beaten by Nate Diaz in their boxing rematchCredit: Getty More

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      I sparred Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury but another Brit pair including 19-year-old are hardest punchers I ever faced

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      LAWRENCE OKOLIE has sparred Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury – but two hitters stand out among the lot. Former cruiserweight champion Okolie himself is one of the most feared punchers in the world with 15 knockouts in 20 wins. Tyson Fury before his May 2024 fight with Oleksandr UsykCredit: GettyAnthony Joshua poses after knocking out Francis NgannouCredit: ReutersHis long 6ft 5in frame and speed made the 2016 Olympian a sought-after sparring partner for the world’s top names.Fury brought Okolie into his camp before fighting Deontay Wilder for the first time in 2018. And AJ sparred with the WBC bridgerweight champ several times over the years.Joshua now challenges for the IBF world title on September 21 against Daniel Dubois – with whom Okolie has also shared the ring.READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd he named Dubois – along with 19-year-old sensation Moses Itauma – as the two hardest-hitters he has come across.Okolie, 31, told BoxNation: “I think he’s probably one of the hardest punchers. “Him and Moses Itauma are the two hardest punchers I’ve been in the ring with, whether that’s sparring or fights.”Itauma is 9-0 with seven KOs and has been compared to a prime teenage Mike Tyson.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd Okolie tipped the youngster to go all the way in the sport. He said: “He could be definitely. I feel like it depends on who at his age is coming up right now. Tyson Fury’s sparring partner and ‘Britain’s Mike Tyson’ to train with Anthony Joshua after linking up with new coach”He has a lot of skill and speed and punching power so we’ll see.”Lawrence Okolie with Daniel DuboisCredit: @lawrenceokolieBritish teenage sensation Moses ItaumaCredit: Getty More

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      Nathan Heaney vs Brad Pauls 2: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, undercard for super-bantamweight clash

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      NATHAN HEANEY takes on Brad Pauls this weekend in an exciting British middleweight title rematch. The pair fought earlier this year for the Lonsdale belt but the decision was ruled a split draw. Brad Pauls and Nathan Heaney fought to a split decision draw earlier this yearElsewhere on the card, Chantelle Cameron returns as she takes on Elhem Mekhaled and Zach Parker faces Jack Arnfield. Sol Dacres is also in action against David Adeleye in an extiting heavyweight match-up. “The depth and quality of this fight card in Birmingham is unrivalled in this country,” Queensberry boss Frank Warren said. “The Magnificent Seven concept is proving hugely popular and getting stronger each time.”When is Heaney vs Pauls 2?Heaney’s big clash with Pauls will take place on Saturday, July 20.The fight will be held at the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham, England.The main event is expected to get underway from 10pm BST, with the main card starting at 7pm.What channel is it and can it be live streamed?Heaney vs Pauls will be shown live on TNT Sports 1 in the UK.You can live stream the action from the Discovery+ app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.Heaney vs Pauls 2 undercardNathan Heaney vs. Brad PaulsZach Parker vs. Jack ArnfieldChantelle Cameron vs. Elhem MekhaledAshley Lane vs. Andrew CainSol Dacres vs. David AdeleyeOwen Cooper vs. Ekow EssumanShabaz Masoud vs.TBAEzra Taylor vs. TBABradley Thompson vs. Stephen Jackson More

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      Anthony Joshua tips Alex Pereira to begin new career in boxing leaving UFC champion ‘honoured’

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA left Alex Pereira “honoured” after backing the UFC champion to make a go of it in boxing.Pereira has established himself as one of the top MMA stars since crossing over from kickboxing.Anthony Joshua backed Alex Pereira to make a go of it in boxingCredit: ReutersPereira was left ‘honoured’ by AJ’s commentCredit: GettyHe has won UFC titles at middleweight and light-heavyweight and teased a move to heavyweight to become the first three-division champ. But AJ – who knocked out Francis Ngannou in his last bout – believes Pereira has got what it takes to make another switch to boxing. He posted: “Alex Pereira should make a boxing debut one day.”Pereira replied: “I’m honored you think so. It’s always been my dream, I’m 37… I cannot make a career in it, so who do you recommend I fight?”READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd Joshua, with his business hat on, advised: “The options are endless champ. I am sure something can be done. Drop @258mgt a line.”Pereira has one of the most deadly left hooks in MMA and has sparred top boxers already. Footage has shown him in the ring with 2016 American Olympian Khalil Coe, 27, and 22–1 Aussie heavyweight Demsey McKean, 33. Several MMA stars have crossed over to boxing for mega-money bouts.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSNgannou, 37, walked out on the UFC to pursue boxing and strolled into huge fights with Tyson Fury and Joshua. He floored Fury, 35, on the way to a controversial decision loss before being KO’d by Joshua, 34, in March. Carl Froch adds fuel to fire of Anthony Joshua feud with big claim and says Daniel Dubois fight could be his lastAJ now challenges Daniel Dubois, 26, for the IBF title on September 21 at Wembley.Meanwhile, Pereira stopped Jiri Prochazka, 31, in two rounds at UFC 303 after filling in on two weeks’ notice after Conor McGregor, 35, pulled out through injury. More

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      Carl Froch adds fuel to fire of Anthony Joshua feud with big claim and says Daniel Dubois fight could be his last

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      CARL FROCH added more fuel to his Anthony Joshua feud by making some huge claims.Froch and AJ were once good friends and former training partners at Team GB’s Sheffield HQ. Carl Froch added more fuel to the fire of his feud with Anthony JoshuaCredit: Steve BellJoshua and Froch have been going back and forthCredit: ReutersBut in recent years, the relationship has turned sour with the pair training bitter jibes.Froch – by far the more vocal of the pair – has continued to take aim at Joshua and his career. But in a game of word association, AJ hit back by labelling his friend-turned-foe a “p***k*.It has not gone down well with Froch, who once again took a swipe at Joshua by backing a prime Frank Bruno to beat him in a fantasy fight. READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd he even claimed defeat to Daniel Dubois, 26, on September 21 at Wembley could spell the end for the two-time heavyweight champion. Froch, 47, told BestOnlinePokerSites: “The Frank Bruno that fought Lennox Lewis in Cardiff back in the 90s – that Frank Bruno beats Anthony Joshua. “I’m sorry but he just does. It’s just all about timing and you can’t hold that against Anthony Joshua. “I know they call it heavyweight, but it’s very thin now. The landscape of heavyweight boxing. It’s not what it used to be.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I think if Anthony Joshua loses to Dubois, it could be the last we see of him.”The rivalry hit new heights when Froch shared apparent private messages with Joshua, 34, after being called a “p***k”. Carl Froch slams ’embarrassing’ Anthony Joshua as he ‘leaks’ WhatsApp messages ahead of Daniel Dubois fightBut Froch claimed there was far more said in actuality – but that was kept back from the public. He said: “I’ve shared 10 per cent of the messages.”I mean, it’s schoolboy stuff. It’s like plastic gangsters. It’s pathetic really, it’s childish and it’s a bit ridiculous.”I think he’ll be cringing to himself at that. I’ve shared it because why should I be abused by somebody in this position and be called that name?”I’ve kept 90 per cent of what he’s said away. He’s messaged me again, overnight, and deleted four of the messages.” More