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      I walked away from pro MMA career to become Conor McGregor’s photographer… now he’s helping me make Misfits Boxing debut

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      PHOTOGRAPHER Dave Fogarty was picturing a career in professional MMA – until Conor McGregor came calling. The Irishman was an amateur champion with World and European medals to his name. Photographer Dave Fogarty with Conor McGregorCredit: Instagram Fogarty training for his boxing debutCredit: Instagram And while training to be a fighter, he picked up the camera as a hobby to do while out the gym and snapped in local Irish shows. That is how he was introduced to McGregor – who later became his boss after the UFC icon offered him a job as his personal photographer. Fogarty, 34, told SunSport: “I definitely could’ve turned pro. “It was definitely on the cards and something I thought about but when my amateur career had come to an end is when I started working full time for Conor.READ MORE IN BOXING“The time commitment working with Conor wouldn’t work with the full time commitment of doing pro MMA. “So I obviously chose to continue working with Conor.”Despite walking away from a fight career, Fogarty has never left MMA. That is because he is on call 24/7 with McGregor, meaning he is always in the gym and around the world’s biggest fights. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFogarty is among McGregor’s most trusted confidants. The talented snapper is part of McGregor’s core team who travel around the world with him.Watch disgusting moment Conor McGregor dislocates then resets his toe in training as injury sees him pull out of UFC 303Fogarty joins nutritionist Tristan Kennedy and strength coach Julian Dalby along with a padman and masseuse wherever McGregor goes. He said: “The man doesn’t take holidays, he doesn’t take vacations. He’s always doing something, when he’s away, the team is always away with him. “Like he says, there’s a gym on the yacht. Even if he’s on his yacht, he’s still training. He trains all year round. It’s great to be surrounded by that.” Fogarty – who has continued to train since his last MMA bout in 2017 – has captured McGregor’s meteoric rise through his lens. He revealed: “It’s mad. When you step back and see what it must be like for him. “Because when all that stuff is happening, I’m just in work mode making sure I get the pictures and have it covered.  “So to step back and see that’s what he does, day in and day out. That’s his life, it’s crazy. Conor wears different hats. You can be around him sometimes and he’s Conor, your friend and you’re having a buzz. And then, when it’s time to get to work and he becomes the boss.Conor McGregor’s photographer Dave Fogarty “It becomes normal until you step back and realise that it isn’t normal.” Fogarty teased that an upcoming project he worked on with McGregor is due to be released soon. And he opened up on how his close friend can just as quickly flip to strict boss at any moment. He said: “Conor wears different hats. You can be around him sometimes and he’s Conor, your friend and you’re having a buzz. “And then, when it’s time to get to work and he becomes the boss there’s times when I’m taking pictures and it hasn’t been his vision. “And, he’s told me about it. He’s let me know, that’s when it’s Conor the boss. “But there’s times when he loves the pictures and we’re having a buzz. “There’s times where he’s Conor McGregor, head of McGregor Sports & Entertainment or Claymore Productions.’I’ve soaked it all in’“I don’t want people telling me all the time my pictures are great, they’re not always great, no one’s are. “I think it’s important to have that relationship.” Fogarty will now call on McGregor’s expertise as he prepares to make his fight return – this time in the boxing ring. He has signed to Misfits Boxing – home to celebrity-style crossover bouts – and faces their lightweight champion Deen the Great on August 31 in Dublin. Fogarty will be coached by McGregor’s first ever trainer, Irish boxing great Phil Sutcliffe. When travelling with McGregor, he will work under the same coaches and recovery team hired by the UFC legend. He will then jet back to do his sparring under the watchful eye of two-time Olympian Sutcliffe. Fogarty does not rule out McGregor coming to support on the night and will make use of everything he has learned over the years while observing his boss. He is now preparing to make his boxing debutCredit: @ginger_beard_photosHe said: “I’ve soaked it all in. I’ve structured my training camp the exact same way I’ve seen Conor structure his. That’s where I’ve got the blueprint from. “It’s a very precise, measured and calculated way of doing it and it’s the optimal way of doing it. “Obviously, being around Conor and seeing how he’s done it is the way I’ll do it. He’s one of the best minds in combat sports history. “He’s a phenomenal coach, you saw on The Ultimate Fighter how dedicated he is to it, how dedicated and enthusiastic he is. “I’ve taken in so much from him, being around and seeing how he puts his training camps together. “It’s been a huge inspiration to how I’m going to do this.”Fogarty will challenge for Deen’s lightweight belt and prepares to take on a brash-talking unbeaten American. He said: “I’ve said it from the start, He is good. I’m not going to take anything away from him or discredit him. READ MORE SUN STORIES“He is a good fighter, a bit of a mouth, bit arrogant and cocky, but look, he is a good boxer. He’s got power in both hands, moves his head well, moves his feet well. “So I think it’s a big challenge and the hardest fight in the division being the champion. But I’m here for big fights and big opportunities.” Fogarty at the famed Crumlin Boxing ClubCredit: Instagram More

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      Jake Paul vs Mike Perry: Ring-walk time, live stream, TV channel, full card as Problem Child takes on ex-UFC star

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      JAKE PAUL makes his return to the ring later this month as he faces ex-UFC star Mike Perry. The Problem Child was originally supposed to face boxing legend Mike Tyson but the fight was postponed. Jake Paul will be hoping to go to 10-1 with a win over Mike PerryCredit: GettyPaul vs Tyson was set to be Netflix’s first ever live boxing event but ‘Iron Mike’ had to pull out because of a health scare. Paul will instead take on another former UFC man in Perry, who has also competed in BKFC (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship). Perry has an exciting, come-forward style in the ring and should provide a test for Paul ahead of his rescheduled November 15 bout with Tyson. He’ll need to be on his A-game, however, because a defeat would blow up his lucrative plans to fight Tyson. PAUL VS PERRYWhen is Paul vs Perry?Paul’s clash with Perry will take place on Saturday, July 20. The bout will be held at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida, USA. Ring-walks for the bout will get underway from 4am BST/11pm ET/8pm PST. What channel is it and can it be live streamed?Paul vs Perry will be shown live on DAZN PPV in the UK and US.You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £14.99 ($19.99) per month, which commits you to an entire year of action.You can also pay £99.99 ($124.99) for the year up front, and this is the lowest cost option.The fight is available for live streaming on your mobile or tablet device from the DAZN app.You can also watch DAZN 1 HD on Sky channel 429 in the UK. The PPV price is £19.99 in the UK and $64.99 in the US. Paul vs Perry full cardJake Paul vs. Mike PerryAmanda Serrano vs. Stevie MorganTony Aguilar vs. Corey MarksmanH20 Sylve vs. Lucas BahdiJulio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs. Uriah HallShadasia Green vs. Natasha SpenceAngel Barrientes vs. Edwin RodriguezAlexis Chaparro vs. Kevin HillAriel Perez vs. Dane Guerrero More

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      Watch Anthony Joshua rap on stage with So Solid Crew before enjoying dodgems ride with Lisa Maffia

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA ditched his boxing gloves for the microphone as he rapped alongside the So Solid Crew.The 34-year-old heavyweight showed he is more than just an entertainer in the ring as he was introduced to the stage by lead singer Lisa Maffia yesterday.Anthony Joshua joined the So Solid Crew on stageCredit: instagra./lisamaffiaukThe heavyweight sung along to hit record 21 secondsCredit: instagra./lisamaffiaukHe rapped with members Lisa Maffia and RomeoCredit: instagra./lisamaffiaukHe danced with and hugged MaffiaCredit: instagra./lisamaffiaukAJ then had a go on the dodgemsThe iconic British garage group were performing at the Kool Kids Fest in Edgware.And the crowd were left shocked as AJ joined the group to perform their hit ’21 Seconds’.He hopped up stage and MC’d in style as he proved he is a natural performer.Fans loved it, with one saying: “Smashing it as always.”READ MORE ON ANTHONY JOSHUAAnother added: “Never disappoints.”After the brilliant performance, Joshua and Maffia got into a dodgems car together.They were on the receiving end of a huge bump from a fellow driver despite the former two-time world champion’s best efforts to steer them clear of danger.Maffia wrote on social media: “He did try to save me.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSJoshua is a huge fan of the So Solid Crew and this is not the first time he has joined them on stage.He nailed the rap of ’21 Seconds’ back in 2020 at the Garage Nation festival.How AJ punched his way to the topANTHONY JOSHUA punched his way to the top of the world before being knocked off his perch.And he has also previously shown his musical talents, rapping along to Skepta and JME’s record ‘That’s Not Me’ at an event in Dubai four years ago.Despite showing off his vocals, AJ remains focused on becoming world champion again.He next faces Daniel Dubois at Wembley on Saturday 21 September.With the winner set to face either Tyson Fury or Oleksandr Usyk with the chance to become undisputed champion of the world.AJ and Maffia were smashed into on the bumper carsHe is a huge fan of the So Solid CrewCredit: instagra./lisamaffiaukIt is the second time he has joined the group on stageCredit: instagra./lisamaffiaukAJ is next due in the ring in SeptemberCredit: instagra./lisamaffiauk More

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      Watch shocking moment mass brawl erupts in boxing ring after fight as security are forced to rush in

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      DARREN TILL’S boxing debut descended into a mass brawl after the fight was waved off.The Gorilla beat Mohammad Mutie via TKO in the second round of their bout at Social Knockout 3 on Saturday night.A brawl erupted at the end of Darren Till’s fight against Mohammad MutieCredit: XSecurity piled into the ring to separate the fighters at Social Knockout 3Credit: XHowever, a scuffle broke out between the pair in the ring after the fight was waved off.The chaotic scenes saw security staff rush into the ring to separate the two fighters.Mutie had retired injured after a “rabbit punch” from Till saw him fall to the ground holding the back of his head.Till had struck the back of his opponent’s head during a clinch, with the referee waving the fight off as Mutie could not continue.READ MORE IN BOXINGAs he got back to his feet, though, the Palestinian fighter confronted Till inside the ring.Their heated conversation soon erupted into a brawl as security and coaches piled into the ring to pull them apart.Tempers were finally cooled, but only after Mutie had grabbed the Englishman’s leg and taken him down.Speaking in his post-fight interview, Till explained: “This is fighting – you get hit.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”If you don’t want to continue fighting, don’t fight. He’s not a fighter. He’s trying to be a fighter. He’s a coward.”Then when I’m minding my own business he comes and attacks me. I’m so sorry. I am not that guy. I am a respectful guy.Watch raging Abdu Rozik’s incredible in-ring meltdown after accusing boxing rival Erali Boykobilov of cheating”I love fighting. I love Dubai, I’ve been coming here since 2016. I’m standing here minding my own business and he came over and attacked me with his team.”I’ve got to defend myself, so I’m sorry about that guys. I am.”Till had been making his boxing debut at the event in Dubai, which also featured social media star Abdu Rozik.The mixed martial artist had previously been slated to fight former middleweight world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr on the undercard of Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson later this month.Their bout was scrapped, however, when the main event was cancelled.Prior to Saturday night, Till had not fought since suffering a submission loss to Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 282 in December 2022.The defeat was his fifth in six fights and his last in the UFC, with his professional MMA record now standing at 18-5-1.Former UFC fighter Till slammed his opponent after the incidentCredit: Getty More

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      Watch raging Abdu Rozik’s incredible in-ring meltdown after accusing boxing rival Erali Boykobilov of CHEATING

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      ABDU ROZIK had a raging meltdown after accusing boxing rival Erali Boykobilov of cheating.The three-foot-tall Tajikistani star made his long-awaited boxing debut on Saturday night at Social Knockout 3 in Dubai.Abdu Rozik had a raging meltdown after accusing boxing rival Erali Boykobilov of cheatingRozik went head-to-head in the ring with the Uzbekistan star at Social Knockout 3 in Dubai on SaturdayRozik, 20, went head-to-head in the ring with the Uzbekistan star in a four-round exhibition bout.But it was Boykobilov who was at the better end of the clash for the majority but judges ended up calling the match a draw.And shortly after the result was announced Rozik took to the mic to voice his anger at his rival’s behaviour during the clash.He said: “He just punched me on the back of my head and he thinks he won? Zero, no.READ MORE ON ABDU ROZIK”Also I need six rounds, they make it three rounds why?”Asked if he wanted a rematch Rozik grabbed the mic again and screamed: “He has to pay me because I am making him famous.”He has to pay me and after that, I will do it. I do not want to without him paying me.”He has to pay me for making him famous because I am bigger than him.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBoykobilov then walked over and via his translator said: “I will fight again in revenge.”I think my punches were strong because he is dizzy now.”Abdu Rozik shows off body transformation as he claims boxing has helped him grow ahead of debut fight vs EraliRozik had hoped that a victory over Boykobilov would pave the way for a showdown with his longtime rival, Hasbulla who have been in a bitter feud for a couple of years. More

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      Nate Diaz vows to beat Jake Paul’s ‘f***ing ass’ in rematch and calls out UFC star Leon Edwards after Jorge Masvidal win

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      NATE DIAZ set his sights on avenging losses to Jake Paul and Leon Edwards after ticking Jorge Masvidal off the list. Diaz was beaten by current UFC welterweight champion Edwards in 2021 – a year after he walked out on the promotion. Nate Diaz called out Jake Paul for a rematchJake Paul beat Nate Diaz in 2023Credit: Most Valuable Promotions/Ester LinHe proceeded to make his boxing debut against YouTuber-turned-prizefighter Paul last August but it ended in a points defeat. Diaz decided to stick around to rematch Masvidal in the boxing ring after his stoppage loss in the octagon in 2019. And he walked away with bragging rights after winning the boxing rematch via majority-decision. Diaz roared: “I’m gonna beat Jake Paul’s f***ing ass.READ MORE IN BOXING”I’m down to fight the highest-ranked boxer that I can find.”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.”Paul, 27, cruised to a ten-round points decision over Diaz, 39, and offered him a rematch in the cage. Most read in BoxingThe American put out a $15MILLION offer alongside the Professional Fighters League.So Paul was quick to hit back after being called out by Diaz. Paul wrote: “F*** you Nate Diaz you’re a hoe who ducked my PFL $15m MMA offer.”Masvidal trash too.”Jake Paul’s business partner defends controversial Mike Tyson fightMasvidal called for a rematch in the aftermath of his boxing loss with the scored tied level in their series. Masvidal said: “I thought I won, I thought I hit the harder shots.”He did land more volume but I definitely felt I landed the way, way better shots.”Win or lose, all praise to Jesus Christ, my saviour. And we can do it again, we’re 1-1 so we can definitely run it back in boxing.”I felt I won that one, we can definitely find a place to do it again.”Jorge Masvidal was beaten by Nate Diaz in their boxing rematchCredit: GETTY More

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      Conor McGregor wins huge £1.2MILLION bet after backing UFC rival Nate Diaz to beat Jorge Masvidal in boxing rematch

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      CONOR McGREGOR made a huge £1.2MILLION after backing Nate Diaz to beat Jorge Masvidal. Masvidal beat Diaz in the UFC in 2019 after causing a cut deemed too gruesome to fight on with. Nate Diaz won Conor McGregor over £1m by beating Jorge MasvidalCredit: Getty – ContributorMasvidal was beaten by majority-decisionCredit: Fanmio But it only served to keep the bad blood brewing and the rivalry was renewed five years later in the ring. Before the bout, McGregor shared his huge wager as he tipped old UFC rival Diaz – with whom he is 1-1 with – to get revenge in the ring. He posted: “I’ve decided to put $500,000 on Diaz to win tonight’s boxing match. “Range, form, experience, solely hands being used, I can’t see Masvidal causing any problems to Nate in a boxing ring whatsoever. READ MORE IN MMA”They are both little play around dips***s in a fight, play around bollox, but I feel Nate does him in EASY here for real. $500k gets me back $1,625,000 all in.” Diaz, 39, went on to defeat Masvidal, 39, via majority-decision to bank McGregor the huge wager.McGregor, 35, was beaten by Diaz in March 2016 but won the rematch five months later. It was this time Diaz’s turn to triumph in a rematch as his volume shots prevailed over Masvidal’s power punches. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe said: “It feels good to get the job done, for sure. Mission accomplished.” Masvidal, who called for a rematch, said: “I thought I won, I thought I hit the harder shots. Jake Paul’s business partner defends controversial Mike Tyson fight”He did land more volume but I definitely felt I landed the way, way better shots.”Win or lose, all praise to Jesus Christ, my saviour. And we can do it again, we’re 1-1 so we can definitely run it back in boxing.”I felt I won that one, we can definitely find a place to do it again.”Masvidal called for a rematchCredit: Fanmio More

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      Nate Diaz BEATS Jorge Masvidal to gain revenge for UFC loss with huge win in boxing rematch

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      NATE DIAZ got sweet revenge five years in the making over Jorge Masvidal after winning their boxing rematch. Masvidal was the initial winner via third-round stoppage at UFC 244 in 2019 after Diaz was pulled out with a cut. Masvidal came out in the southpaw stanceCredit: Fanmio It was back and forth actionCredit: Fanmio Diaz was the busier of the twoCredit: Fanmio Masvidal landed the bigger blowsCredit: Fanmio But it forced the bad blood to only brew and almost half a decade later the rivalry was renewed in the boxing ring. It was a back-and-forth affair over ten rounds but the judges in Diaz’s home of California gave the Stockton man the nod. Diaz said: “It feels good to get the job done, for sure. Mission accomplished.”One judge scored the bout even while the other two had it 97-93 and 98-92 in favour of Diaz as Masvidal called for a rematch. READ MORE IN BOXINGMasvidal said: “I thought I won, I thought I hit the harder shots.”He did land more volume but I definitely felt I landed the way, way better shots. “Win or lose, all praise to Jesus Christ, my saviour. And we can do it again, we’re 1-1 so we can definitely run it back in boxing. “I felt I won that one, we can definitely find a place to do it again.” Most read in BoxingMasvidal sprung up the first surprise of the bout when he came out in the southpaw stance – but it did not prevent Diaz from being the busier of the two.Diaz – known for his relentless output – rolled back the clock in the early stages to swarm Masvidal with combinations.Jake Paul’s business partner defends controversial Mike Tyson fightBut after three rounds, Masvidal began to time his overhand left only for Diaz to just walk forward and take it.Heading into the second half of the fight, Masvidal began to land some telling left hands over the top and air-sucking body shots.In round seven, it was his lead right hook that whipped off Diaz’s chin but the veteran Californian replied right back with a barrage of shots.Masvidal might have thought he landed his best shot of the fight in the eighth but Diaz wore it well and put his hands in the air to motion to the crowd.Somehow, Diaz managed to keep up the same relentless pace that he started the bout with during the final two rounds.But Masvidal, as he did throughout, continued to connect with looping hooks and energy-zapping body shots.Eventually, Diaz’s work rate and volume punching was rewarded as he walked away with the majority-decision win. He now stands 1-1 in the boxing ring having lost his debut last August to Jake Paul – a fight he now wants to revisit along with UFC champion Leon Edwards. READ MORE SUN STORIESMasvidal was beaten on pointsMasvidal landed a strong right hookCredit: GettyDiaz was quick to come backCredit: Getty”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,” Diaz said. “Leon Edwards, Jake Paul and anybody the f*** else, you’re dead.” More