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      Rangers legend, 45, goes from major health scare to shock career change as he’s set to box ‘Scotland’s Jake Paul’

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      RANGERS legend Nacho Novo is set to make his boxing debut. The Spaniard spent six years with the Scottish giants, winning three league titles and scoring 68 in 236 games. Rangers legend Nacho Novo is set to make his boxing debutCredit: Keith Campbell – The Sun GlasgowHe retired from football in 2017 and moved into coaching in America. But now at the age of 45, Novo is making a shock move into the boxing ring to face Scot TikToker Caz Milligan. Milligan – like Jake Paul – has crossed over from a career in social media into boxing. They are set to fight at Glasgow’s famed OVO Hydro on August 10. READ MORE IN BOXINGNovo memorably scored the winning penalty to send Rangers into the the 2008 Uefa Cup final – which they lost to Zenit Saint Petersburg.He later moved on to Sporting Gijon in his native Spain and had spells in Poland, Northern Ireland, USA and back in Scotland with Morton.He also opened a bar in Paisley Road west and became a coach with Lexinton SC in Kentucky.In 2018, he suffered a suspected heart attack while playing for Rangers veterans in a tournament in Germany.Most read in BoxingWho are these famous footballers?CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe suffered a stroke months after his health scare – but is now fighting fit again. Novo said: “Twenty years ago I used to score goals for Rangers. Now I’m fighting my biggest fan.Where are they now: The unusual careers of former footballers”What I have been passed through, I’ve had lots of problems in my life – health problems.”Whatever happens in life you can push through yourself and try to do whatever you want to do.”I’m excited for this event and hope everybody can come and support me and enjoy.”Novo facing off with boxing opponent Caz Milligan More

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      Carl Froch urges Anthony Joshua to settle feud ‘like men’ as he claims he’s only shared ’10 per cent’ of pair’s messages

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      CARL FROCH is determined to end his long-standing feud with Anthony Joshua face-to-face.The pair were once friends when they trained together at the start of AJ’s career.Carl Froch wants to settle his feud with AJ face-to-faceCredit: AFPAnthony Joshua reignited a feud last month after calling Froch a ‘p***k’Credit: PAHowever, they fell out after Joshua split from long-time coach Rob McCracken.The rivalry was reignited last month when AJ branded Froch a “p***k” during an interview.Ex-boxer Froch then went on to leak a series of alleged WhatsApp messages from his former friend.But now the 47-year-old has taken it one step further by calling for an in-person showdown.Read More in BoxingHe told BestOnlinePokerSites: “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?Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”I’ve kept 90 per cent of what he’s said away.”He’s messaged me again, overnight, and deleted four of the messages.”Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois nearly come to blows as AJ tells rival ‘don’t disrespect me’Froch continued: “I’ve had a barrage of abuse directed to me, but I don’t mind meeting up and dealing with it like men.”Because if you’re going to do little backstab jibes and send me messages abusing me.”And then deleting stuff, and then you don’t pick your phone up when I try to give you a call to have a conversation with you man to man.”Then what am I going to do? I’m going to expose you for what you are.”Froch enjoyed a stellar boxing career, winning 33 of his 35 fights and held the WBC, IBF and WBA world titles at super-middleweight.Meanwhile Joshua will fight Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium in September.The pair will battle it out for the IBF heavyweight world title. More

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      I was forced to flog meat on doorsteps with social media sensation father… now I’m chasing boxing titles

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      JOHNNY FISHER’S family have rocketed from flogging meat around Essex out of a van to becoming global social media superstars.The Fishers were at rock bottom during the height of the pandemic.Johnny Fisher is now chasing boxing’s biggest prizesCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunHe and his dad Big John were flogging meat on doorsteps in the pandemicCredit: Jamie McPhilimeyTheir classy cheese business had lost all of its customers.So that resulted in them going door-to-door trying to sell steaks and joints.But Johnny Jr’s heavy hands and Big John’s giant appetite and trademark ‘bosh’ catchphrase have earned them over a million followers since.And that has led to VIP tours to Australia and Las Vegas to taste and review the hottest restaurants.READ MORE ON BOXINGAhead of his Saturday night shootout with Alen Babic, 25-year-old southern area champ Johnny Jr explained how his team’s popularity has hit home: “What we’ve established is a dream.“Three or four years ago my business was in a lot of trouble, all of our customer base, all of the restaurants closed down.“We were selling cheese to restaurants and kitchens and suddenly that stopped and we had to go door-to-door selling meat to people on their doorsteps out of a van.“We just had to turn money over, we weren’t making a penny of profit, just staying afloat.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“My dad has obviously helped more than enough for selling tickets.“The celebrity he has become is a massive help.Anthony Joshua to fight Daniel Dubois as Wally Downes Jr gives rundown on all-British bout “But it was great before when I was selling tickets in venues like Ally Pally and the O2 back in 2021.“Big John has only added to that and long may it continue.”Despite selling out big venues single-handedly, with the Bosh Army well over 2,000 strong these days, Johnny Jr refuses to be flash.In a sport where everyone seems to blow their own trumpet and promise the earth, Fisher is proud of where he has got his family to and honest about where it might end.Promising raw power has helped him to 11-0 – with only one going the distance – but boxing trolls keep trying to remind him that the sport is not a popularity contest.“What’s the point in giving it all Billy Big B******s?” the Exeter uni history grad asked.“I am just having a tear-up with another bloke and we will see what wins.“People will write me off no matter what I do, it doesn’t matter.“If I knock someone out in a round then I am crap, if it goes to points then I am crap.READ MORE SUN STORIES“All that matters is that I’m providing for my family and I am doing my job.“If it ends with a world title, a British title or on Saturday night, one thing that is for sure, is that I’m not going to go down without a fight.”Alen Babic is waiting for him on SaturdayCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunBig John has a huge army of followers on TikTok and is famed for his ‘bosh’ catchphraseCredit: Tiktok More

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      British boxer Sunny Edwards suffers horror cut and left with blood pouring down face in win over Adrian Curiel

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      SUNNY EDWARDS suffered a gruesome cut on the way to victory over Adrian Curiel last night.The Brit 28, went into the bout looking to bounce back from his defeat to Jesse Rodriguez last time out.Sunny Edwards suffered a gruesome cutCredit: GettyEdwards was involved in a bloody battleCredit: GettyThe former flyweight champion had to be cleaned up between roundsCredit: GettyEdwards, 28, had his hand raisedCredit: GettyIn his bid to return to winning ways, Edwards took on Mexican Curiel in Phoenix, Arizona.The former flyweight champion outclassed his opponent over eight rounds before the bout was stopped on the doctor’s recommendation.Despite his dominance, he did not come out of the contest unscathed.Edwards was severely bloodied after an inadvertent clash of heads with Curiel.READ MORE IN BOXINGThe incident left him with a nasty cut above his eye.Following his technical decision win, Edwards was booed by the crowd.Responding after taking the mic, he said: “I don’t know if the crowd realise what happened there.”The doctor stopped the cut no decision of mine, I’m more upset than any of the 10,000 fans in here.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”I thought I was clear ahead and I thought my opponent was slowing down.”I thought I was going to get him out of there or win absolutely conclusively.Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois nearly come to blows as AJ tells rival ‘don’t disrespect me'”I managed to leave Arizona uglier than I came twice in a row, so I want to apologise to the fans who have taken this personally but I had nothing to do with the ref stopping this.”Maybe I’ll come back and fight Curiel again, I don’t know what the fans want.”Edwards returned to winning ways in PhoenixCredit: Getty More

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      Shocking moment boxing referee attacked after stopping fight – before turning round, punching him and running off

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      CHAOS erupted at a boxing clash as a fighter and referee ended up throwing punches at each other.Over in the Dominican Republic, Angel Cruz took on Julio de Jesus Rodriguez in a super welterweight clash.Julio de Jesus Rodriguez pushed the referee after he announced a stoppageCredit: @PermantexGHe then hit the ref with a right hookCredit: @PermantexGBefore the official then tried to hit him backCredit: @PermantexGBut in round two, there was huge controversy as Cruz landed a powerful right hand on his opponent.It led to De Jesus falling to his knees before swiftly getting back up again.But the referee had seen enough and stopped the bout to hand his 29-year-old rival the victory.As the official waved his arm in front of Cruz, he angrily pushed him away.READ MORE IN BOXINGBefore furiously storming to the other side of the ring and landing a right hook on the ref’s head.The official initially did not retaliate but then shockingly charged at Cruz and tried to punch him.His swing missed and the referee then dashed away from the scene and jumped out the ring.The crazy incident left fans shocked, with one saying: “Casually walking up the referee and punching him is nuts.”Most read in BoxingAnother added: “This is one of the craziest boxing clips I’ve seen. Swinging on a ref is near unheard of, the ref swinging back is once in a century.”And a third commented: “That was classless.”Inside Muhammad Ali’s stunning former LA mansion up for sale More

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      Watch moment Tyson Fury sways his hips and pretends to strip for hen party at London train station

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      TYSON FURY gave his best magic Magic Mike impression in a train station in London.The heavyweight boxing superstar was spotted dancing along with a hen party before pretending to strip for the lucky ladies.Tyson Fury joined a hen party in Euston stationCredit: tiktokThe boxing star unzipped his jacket and pretended to stripCredit: tiktokHe began to dance with the ladiesCredit: tiktokFury even had time for a picture with the bride to beCredit: tiktokFury has just come off the back of his first ever career loss.The Gypsy King lost to Oleksandr Usyk by split decision last month in Saudi Arabia, bring an end to his long-standing undefeated title.However, his spirits don’t appear to be dampened by the defeat with the 6ft 9in fighter happy to dance alongside a hen do at Euston station.A video circulating online shows one member of the hen party lead Fury over the rest of the group, much to the excitement of the bride to be.READ MORE ON BOXINGAnd the boxing champ was happy to play along and joke as if he was a stripper for the trip.He began to dance before hilariously unzipping his jacket to insinuate that he was taking his clothes of.The ladies loved the interaction and could even be heard chanting “strip, strip, strip” in the viral clip.And Fury even had time to stop for a photo with the bride before heading off to catch his train.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFans loved that the superstar took the time out of his day to give the hen party a moment to remember.One wrote: “What a good man. Going along with it.”Tyson Fury reveals ‘problem’ that saw him lose to Oleksandr Usyk in fight that was ‘a lot easier than I thought’ While another added: “Man of the people.”A third joked: “I think even Paris [Fury’s wife] would love this!”And a fourth commented: “He’s such a great guy, love him!”Fury doesn’t have much time left before he will have to head back into training camp with a rematch against Usyk on the horizon.The 35-year-old will return to the ring to face the Ukrainian on December 21.And the star has even been showing off his lean physique in the gym already – sending a message for Usyk to be prepared.Fury was beaten by Oleksandr Usyk last monthCredit: GettyHe is already back in the gym preparing for the rematchCredit: Instagram @kristianblacklock More

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      Oxygen rushed into ring as James McGivern brutally KOs unbeaten Rashid Omar in Belfast

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      OXYGEN was rushed into the ring after boxer Rashid Omar was brutally knocked out by James McGivern. The pair met in Belfast and put their unbeaten records on the line to contest for the Irish lightweight title. Rashid Omar was brutally knocked out by James McGivernCredit: XRashid Omar was left out coldCredit: XOxygen was rushed into the ringAnd it ended in a vicious KO in round two when McGivern landed a stunning one-two combination. Omar was on his way down when McGivern connected with one more left hand to leave his opponent out cold. Oxygen was brought into the ring as Omar recovered.Thankfully, the Boxing Union of Ireland stated that Omar was later able to leave the ring unaided.READ MORE IN BOXINGAfterwards, one impressed fan tweeted: “Congrats James. Onwards and upwards. Great shot and hopefully Omar is OK.”Another added: “Holy f*** what a KO hope that guy is OK.”One commented: “Great KO.”Another said: “Devastating is right, what a shot!!”Most read in BoxingOn the undercard, Pierce O’Leary won the Dublin dust-up against countryman Darragh Foley. The pair put on a thriller over ten rounds with O’Leary coming away with the unanimous decision. In a show of sportsmanship, beaten Foley lifted his victorious opponent aloft on his shoulders after the fight. Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois nearly come to blows as AJ tells rival ‘don’t disrespect me’ More

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      Tyson Fury’s fortune soars to £120million with boxer earning a staggering £573,000 a WEEK

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      HEAVYWEIGHT boxer Tyson Fury earned a staggering £573,000 a week last year as his fortune nearly reached £120million.The star heavyweight’s assets have soared from £54million to £118million on the back of sponsorship deals and mega-fights.The Gypsy King’s fortunes have soared on the back of big deals and big fightsCredit: Richard PelhamThe superstar heavyweight made £573,000 a week last yearHis fortune is nearly £120million and he’s set for another big cash injectionThe self-styled Gypsy King – who lost his world title belts last month – added another £29.8m to his fortune in 2023.Accounts for Tyson Fury Ltd published this week show the firm is worth £82.3m – up from £52.3m in 2022.But the Gypsy King’s new accounts do not include his recent £85million clash in Saudi Arabia with Oleksandr Usyk – so his fortune is set to climb to more than £250million.Despite his huge earnings, Dad of seven Fury, 35, only paid himself a dividend of £150,000 from the April 2022 to September 2023 timespan covered by the accounts.Read more Boxing NewsThe popular star earned £63.3million – or more than £115,000 per day – through Tyson Fury Limited, paperwork filed at Companies House reveals.And his latest knockout earnings take money held by the firm to a cool £118million.The accounts also reveal that – after allowing for £36.4million worth of bills – Fury retained £82million worth of profits on his firm.During the accounting period Fury fought and beat Brits Derek Chisora and Dillian Whyte and inked a deal to meet MMA star Francis Ngannou in a crossover bout in October 2023.Most read in BoxingThe Gypsy King – who starred in hit Netflix show At Home with the Furys, detailing family life in Morecambe, Lancs – is holding most of his earnings in £109million of investments.His bricks and mortar investments include his new mansion as well as land holdings and a caravan park in Rochdale.Tyson Fury says ‘I’m still good looking’ as he laughs off boozy night out in pub that saw him fall on his face Man Utd fan Fury set his company up in 2013, and it reported £400,000 in his first year of trading, before making his first million in 2017.His firm lists its nature of business as ‘sports activities, property letting and PR’.The star also set up property firm, Greenway Balmoral, in 2023, with its first accounts due in 2023.Fury banked £85million as he lost his world titles to maestro Usyk, 37, in Riyadh last month.But the star – who suffered a split-decision defeat – has the chance of revenge, and another huge payday, with a rematch against the Ukrainian in December.And a source said: “Tyson has really sorted himself out in recent years, and has boxed clever in and out of the ring.“He has been really focused on his career and family.“And that means earning as much as possible so they can all be happy and comfortable when he hangs up his gloves.“The Usyk fights will obviously add to his fortune, as would any fight between him and Anthony Joshua if it ever happens.”READ MORE SUN STORIESFury and ‘AJ’ could be set to clash in 2025 in an all-Brit mega-clash.We revealed in January how Joshua, 34, was worth an eye-watering £180million after a surge in his business profits.10 other mega-rich sports starsFootball royalty David Beckham is reportedly worth an estimated £370million alongside wife Victoria.Following an illustrious playing career, Becks’ savvy business moves with the former Spice Girl have sent their riches to the stratosphere.F1 superstar Sir Lewis Hamilton featured at no.9 on the 2024 Sunday Times under-40 rich list with his fortune estimated at an eye-watering £350million. Northern Irish golf gun Rory McIlroy was placed at £225million, having spent more than 100 weeks ranked world no.1 during his career. Boxer Anthony Joshua is worth £180million, The Sun revealed in January, after business profits boomed. It’s been reported that Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney is worth about £170million after crazy career earnings. Two-time Wimbledon winner Sir Andy Murray is believed to be worth about £100million, according to The Sunday Times. National skipper Harry Kane boasts £75million after he signed a four-year contract with Bundesliga club Bayern Munich. Chelsea winger Raheem Stirling isn’t far behind captain Kane at £70million, according to the under-40 rich list. Welsh icon Gareth Bale claims a net worth of £70million after winning 15 trophies over his football career, including five Champions League titles. Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford was in 2023 estimated to be worth £65million despite being only 26. Fury’s recent fight in Saudi Arabia was a bumper £85 million boutA rematch with Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk in December is set to earn him another windfallA potential bout with Anthony Joshua would prove another financial skyrocketCredit: REXFury’s fortune could be firing above £250m in the months to comeCredit: Getty More