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      Jake Paul teases new dates for Mike Tyson fight after boxing legend’s medical emergency postpones Netflix bout

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      JAKE PAUL has teased potential new dates for his clash with Mike Tyson.The YouTube sensation was set to throw down with the former undisputed heavyweight champion in a Texas tussle next month.Jake Paul was set to throw down with boxing legend Mike Tyson next monthCredit: GETTYBut their controversial clash was postponed after Tyson suffered a medical emergencyCredit: GETTY’Problem Child’ Paul has seemingly revealed potential new dates for the fightCredit: GETTYBut their controversial clash was POSTPONED late last month after ‘Iron Mike’ suffered a medical emergency on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles.Promoters have yet to release a new date for the fight, although Paul has seemingly suggested the bout may be shifted to the autumn.He wrote on X: “I just gave KSI and his forehead the opportunity again for July. He said he’s fighting in August.”Cool. I’m fighting in October/November.READ MORE ON TYSON VS PAUL”February it is, 200 lbs, MSG, NYC. Get it done @MostVpromotions.”It’s unclear if Paul’s plan to fight in October or November involves boxing icon Tyson.But ‘The Problem Child’ has seemingly suggested the proposed fall fisticuffs were Tyson’s idea.Reflecting on the postponement of the bout, the 27-year-old said: “Obviously, devastating news. Most read in Boxing”I’m heartbroken, speechless, gutted. You [Tyson] said you wanna do this in Q4, I’m ready. BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSCredit: The Sun”You just need a little bit of time, so I’m ready whenever you are.”This is too big of an opportunity and I think this fight is going to change the world and I turn all my Ls into Ws and that’s a motto I live by.Logan Paul offers to replace Mike Tyson in Jake Paul fight and loser ‘has to change their last name”We’ve been working so hard over here in this camp. “I just feel bad for everyone involved in this event, the undercard. The opportunity has been ripped from all of us.”Despite his recent health scare, Tyson, 57, believes he’s in tip-top condition.He said: “My body is in better overall shape than it has been since the 1990s and I will be back to my full training schedule soon.”Jake Paul, this may have bought you some time, but in the end you will still be knocked out and out of boxing for good.”I appreciate everyone’s patience and can’t wait to deliver an unforgettable performance.” More

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      My grandad is a Rolling Stones legend, but I hope to be a Team GB Olympic gold medallist with the help of Prince Naseem

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      ROLLING STONES axeman Ronnie Wood might have had plenty of fights over the years, but it’s his grandson who is showing pedigree as a real fighter.At just 18, Leo Wood – who is the son of Ronnie’s adopted son, Jamie – is winning the plaudits because of his boxing ability.Leo Wood’s blossoming boxing career has hit new heightsAmateur champ Leo is the grandson of Rolling Stones axeman Ronnie WoodBack in April, Leo won a title at the prestigious England Boxing National Amateur ChampionshipsBack in April, the ambitious teenager won the under 57kg weight class at the prestigious England Boxing National Amateur Championships, previously known as the ABA Championships, in Derby.That success saw him invited for assessment by Team GB, who could offer Wood a shot at the Olympics when the Games heads to Los Angeles in 2028.Leo has come a long way since he was introduced to the sport by Prince Naseem’s brother, Morade.A member of Ropes and Glory Club in Chatham, Kent – his skills are honed by the gym’s owners, a father and son duo who share the same name, Dan Woledge.Read more boxing newsHe told SunSport how a chance meeting with Naz’s sibling on holiday kick-started a love-affair with combat sport.”I went out to Dubai and I met Prince Naseem’s brother out there,” he said.”He introduced to boxing on the beach and had me practicing all week.”When I got home, he set me up with a trainer and from then I fell in love with it.Most read in Boxing”I joined a club and it began from there.”In a clip shared with SunSport, a 10-year-old Leo can be seen throwing haymakers at Morade Hamed (below).Leo Wood, aged 10, sparring with Prince Naseem’s brother, MoradeAlthough refinement was necessary, a natural talent for boxing was evident even then.”I realised I had a natural talent when I practiced on the beach,” Wood told us.”I remember this boy who was a few years older than me wanting to box with me and I clocked him.”In a controlled environment, in a ring, it was the best course of action for Leo, who had his troubles at school.Full of energy, he admitted he got into scraps in the playground that got him in bother with his teachers.Boxing gave Leo the remedy to channel his aggression elsewhere.”I was always getting into trouble at school and fighting,” he revealed.”I got kicked out a few times, it was how I was. I turned to sport to keep myself out of trouble.”I played football, but that was more of a team sport and I had to rely on everybody else.”I decided to take on boxing and it was much more exciting.”Soon, Wood began to earn the accolades. In 2022, he won the Southern Area under 54kg Youth Title Belt.Boxing legend Prince Naseem Hamed has aided Leo’s developmentLeo Wood already has a number of accolades to show offHe got a Team GB call up for the first time at 16 for assessment, and things began to snowball.While Prince Naseem Hamed has lent his expertise and wisdom to aid Leo’s development.”After I won my first championships, it was unreal. I knew I was good enough then,” he said.”I beat the best boys that everyone was talking about, when I didn’t really expect to win it.”That got me selection for Team GB, which was amazing but Covid hit and that affected my training.”For the past six months, Wood has been fighting out of the Ropes and Glory stable.He trains four days a week, religiously, and spars with other exciting prospects.Amazingly, in such a short space of time, he was able to land an ABA title – defeating boxers years older than him.”Entering the competition at jut 18, you don’t expect to beat all these guys who are older than you – with some even being 25-year-olds,” Wood divulged.”To have seven fights in the competition and come out on top against the top adults in the country, it didn’t even feel real.”Wood was again invited for Team GB assessment, while he is gearing up for the GB Three Nations, where he will take on fighters from Scotland and Wales.At the prestigious England Boxing National Amateur Championships, Wood won the title in the 57kg weight classWood saw off seven boxers, including some seven years his senior to win the titleBen Whittaker presented Wood with his beltREAD MORE SPORT FEATURESHe’s already had 50 fights as an amateur, and admitted he is targeting an Olympic appearance. “It would be a dream to go to the Olympics,” Wood beamed.”If not, the pro-game is always still available. They are both great achievements to have.”When Wood received his ABA belt, it was presented by Olympic silver medallist Ben Whittaker.The Surgeon is a boxer the aspiring Wood admires and hopes to emulate.He said: “I really like Ben Whittaker, especially the journey he’s made from the Olympics to now smashing it in the pro game.”He’s got an amazing style, and I think as a pro you have to entertain the crowd which is what he does. I respect that.”If I go pro, I’d have to do something like that!”Grandad hasn’t seen me box yet, but he’s really supportive.
      “He’s always texting me to say ‘Well done'”.Whatever Wood achieves, inevitably his famous grandad Ronnie Wood will come up in conversation.But, as Leo put it, “At the end of the day, I am my own person. I am me for me. We do different things.”Has Ronnie passed on any fighting tips? “Grandad hasn’t seen me box yet, but he’s really supportive,” Wood added.READ MORE SUN STORIES”He’s always texting me to say ‘Well done'”.Judging by Leo’s rapid trajectory, maybe both grandson and grandad will be stadium fillers in the years to come.Ronnie Wood shows off his art skills to grandson LeoRonnie Wood hasn’t seen Leo box yetLeo poses with proud parents, mum Jodie and dad Jamie WoodRolling Stones star Ronnie, currently on tour, sends Leo messages of support More

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      Manfred Wolke dead at 81: Boxing world in mourning as Olympic champion and legendary trainer dies after long illness

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      THE BOXING world is mourning the death of Manfred Wolke, who has died aged 81.The former German welterweight had been battling an incurable form of dementia for several years.Manfred Wolke (right) has passed away aged 81Credit: GettyThe legendary German coach and former Olympian died late last month following a long battle with dementiaCredit: AFPWolke won Olympic gold in the 1968 GamesCredit: GettyAnd according to Die Stimme Berlins, he tragically lost his fight with the disease late last month.Tributes began to pour in for the late Wolke as news of his passing was made public.One boxing fan wrote: “The great boxing trainer Manfred Wolke has died. RIP.”Wolke reportedly spent his final days in a care facility in Frankfurt, where his wife Brigitte would regularly visit him.READ MORE IN BOXINGBut as his condition worsened, Brigitte is said to have started restricting the number of visitors he had.His protege Henry Maske, however, was allowed to visit him on his 80th birthday.Fellow coach Ulli Wegner paid tribute to his countryman upon learning of his death.He said: “Manfred has brought German professional boxing back to the top. Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe late Manfred Wolke helped guide his protege Henry Maske to the IBF heavyweight titleCredit: AFP”That is his achievement.”The late Wolke trained as a train mechanic before fully throwing himself into boxing.Tyson Fury must BANISH dad John from ringside to beat Usyk in rematch, says Sun Boxing reporterHe excelled in the sport, so much so that he was selected for East Germany’s 1968 Olympic team.Wolke would take home a gold medal in the Mexican Games thanks to a win over Cameroon’s Joseph Bessala in the final of the 147lb tournament.He’d turn his hand to training the next generation of fighters after hanging up his gloves.Wolke trained three-time IBF heavyweight title challenger Axel Schulz, who most notably shared the ring with Michael Morer, George Foreman and Wladimir Klitschko.Wolke helped guide his protege Maske to the prestigious IBF strap, which he defended ten times, in 1993.He most recently trained former unified title challenger Francesco Pianeta, who locked horns with Brit boxing icon Tyson Fury in 2018. More

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      Worrying new footage shows moment Deontay Wilder gets brutally KO’d by Zhilei Zhang while COMPLAINING to referee

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      A NEW worrying angle of Deontay Wilder’s brutal knockout loss to Zhilei Zhang has emerged.The former long-reigning WBC heavyweight champion suffered his second loss in a row to the Chinese clubber in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night.Deontay Wilder was knocked out by Zhilei Zhang in their Riyadh rumbleCredit: GETTYFresh footage from the fight showed Wilder complaining to the ref after getting hurtCredit: X@DAZNZhang pounced to send the former champion to the canvasCredit: X@DAZNWilder, 37, was stunned by a big counter right hand in the fifth round before being flattened by a huge follow-up hook.The Bronze Bomber beat the count but the referee saved him from taking additional punishment by waving off the contest.And fresh footage of the knockout revealed just how badly hurt the American was.A newly-released angle of the stoppage from DAZN showed that Wilder was complaining to the referee before Zhang floored him.READ MORE IN BOXINGBoxing fans were quick to comment on the clip, with one saying: “What was he complaining about?”Another said: “TF he complaining about? Got hit with a perfect counter right hook.”And another said: “Turned his back talking to the ref? Come on Wilder.”One remarked: “Feel sorry for Deontay, but what was he complaining about? [The] game was still on.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSDeontay Wilder’s future is unclear after four losses in his last five fightsCredit: GETTYAnother chimed in: “Wilder is done!! Dude should have learned to box.”Wilder didn’t protest the stoppage, although he repeatedly said “I’m fine” to head coach Malik Scott in the aftermath of his latest loss.Deontay Wilder back in training after Joseph Parker loss Defeat to Zhang was the Alabama slammer’s FOURTH in his last five outings in the ring.Three of those losses have come by way of knockout, with two being inflicted on him by long-time rival Tyson Fury.Speaking after picking up one of the biggest wins of his career, Zhang said: “I would like to thank every friend who came here over the world and fans in China.”It is midnight there and you are watching me.”I lost to [Joseph] Parker, it was a fair loss. He was the better man that night. “I’ve learned since then. As long as the bell doesn’t ring, stay focused.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I have to pretend Wilder didn’t have a right hand and I successfully took it away.”Wilder punches hard, I give him a lot of respect.” More

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      Anthony Joshua set for blockbuster fight against Daniel Dubois at Wembley in September after Deontay Wilder blows chance

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has a September showdown with Daniel Dubois pencilled in that should smash Wembley’s record.Tyson Fury maxed the home of football out with 94,000 fans when he knocked Dillian Whyte out under the arches in 2022.Anthony Joshua will be back in action in SeptemberCredit: GettyAJ will throw down with Daniel Dubois in a blockbuster WembleyCredit: GETTYDubois became interim IBF heavyweight champion with a huge stoppage win over Filip HrgovicCredit: GETTYAJ was ringside to see Dubois upset the Croatian clubberCredit: REUTERSSaudi boxing kingmaker Turki Alalshikh wanted to finally make AJ vs Deontay Wilder at the iconic London venue this summer.But the 37-year-old American has now lost back-to-back fights in Riyadh and looks destined for retirement after blowing the fantasy shootout twice in the space of six months.So 26-year-old Dubois, who burst onto the scene with tales of flooring Joshua when they sparred up at Team GB’s Sheffield base when he was just a teenager, has leaped to the front of the queue.That’s after a brave December win over drug cheat Jarrell Miller and a bloody Saturday night stoppage of Filip Hrgovic.READ MORE IN BOXINGSunSport understands Alalshikh will contact the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan with a plan to smash the attendance record and mix the all-British boxing spectacular with a music-festival vibe and two children’s play zones.But Dubois – who has bravely battled through demons after surrendering in losses to Joe Joyce and Oleksandr Usyk – wants to make it a more X-rated event.“It’s a dream,” he said about the mouthwatering all-London brawl. “Especially after having to come back from defeats and challenging for a world title.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSDaniel Dubois knocked out Jarrell Miller last DecemberCredit: GettyAnthony Joshua blitzed former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in MarchCredit: GETTY“I now have a chance to win the damn thing outright and that’s what I want.“I will demolish AJ, from here I can only get even better.Daniel Dubois celebrates with his team after beating Jarrell Miller on Day of Reckoning undercard Joshua, 35, was ringside for the show so would have seen Dubois’ breakout performance and Wilder’s limp swansong.The two-time world champion refused any media requests – apart from a doomed rallying war cry for Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom stable that was smashed 5-0 in fights and 10-0 on points by Dubois’ Frank Warren squad.So it was left to Dynamite Dubois to ignite the excitement for the Joshua clash, that will pit two 6ft 6in Adonis against each other in a collision of 35st of muscle.“There is no retreat from me anymore,” he said.“Bring Joshua on, I am excited, I am up for it, let’s go.”The victor of Joshua vs Dubois will be in contention to face the winner of Fury’s rematch with Usyk.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe pair will renew their rivalry for all the heavyweight marbles on December 21.A win for Fury, however, will likely set up a trilogy fight – which will leave the winner of AJ vs Dubois in need of a tune-up fight to keep themselves ticking over. More

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      5v5 LIVE RESULTS: Dubois scores brutal CAREER BEST win over Hrgovic as Warren dominates 10-0 vs Hearn – updates

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      DANIEL DUBOIS put in a career BEST performance to score a bloody TKO win over Filip Hrgovic – with the Croatian battered and bruised and seeing the fight waved off by the ring doctor.Frank Warren’s Queensberry dominated and won EVERY fight to take the inaugural event 10-0 over Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom. Nick Ball and Willy Hutchinson won, while Hamzah Sheeraz – the captain – earned quadruple points as a team captain and scoring a KO win, before Dubois’ TKO win.The final fight of the night saw Zhilei Zhang dominat a woeful Deontay Wilder before scoring a fifth-round KO with a brutal right hand – with the American now facing retirement.Toe to toe
      Heavyweight contender Filip Hrgovic was a bloody mess following his all-action slugfest with Brit Daniel Dubois for the IBF interim world title.
      ‘Triple D’ stopped the Croat in the eighth round to set up a potential Wembley showdown with Anthony Joshua later this year.

      Copy linkCopiedQueensberry 10-0 Matchroom
      Frank Warren’s team completely demolished Eddie Hearn’s in the early hours in Riyadh.

      Willy Hutchinson UD Craig Richards
      Nick Ball SD Craig Ford
      Hamzah Sheeraz TKO11 Ammo Williams
      Daniel Dubois TKO8 Filip Hrgovic
      Zhilei Zhang KO5 Deontay Wilder

      Copy linkCopiedClinical finish
      Dmitry Bivol retained his WBA and IBO belt with a devastating flurry of punches in the sixth round.
      The Russian’s last stoppage came in March 2018 against Cuban Sullivan Barrera in New York.

      Copy linkCopiedBivol vs Beterbiev penned in
      Dmitry Bivol will return to Riyadh for a mouth-watering light-heavyweight undisputed showdown with kingpin Artur Beterbiev on October 12 following a clinical stoppage victory against brave challenger Malik Zinad.
      Bivol, the WBA and IBO champion, was due to face unified WBC, WBO and IBF champion Beterbiev before the latter was forced to withdraw due to injury.
      “We are professional boxers, we have to change tactics at any moment and I had enough time to change my preparations for a different fighter to Beterbiev,” said Bivol.
      Copy linkCopiedGood Morning!
      What a night in Saudi Arabia where Frank Warren and Queensberry Promotions dominated Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Sport to win the inagural 5v5 in a landslide.
      Warren’s boys won all five fights – three of those via stoppage – to leave Hearn licking his wounds.
      Daniel Dubois put himself into world title contention, and a possible fight with Anthony Joshua, while Deontay Wilder is now facing calls to retire after a brutal, poor defeat to Zhilei Zhang.
      We’ll have all the reaction and fallout from a brilliant night of boxing. Full results were:

      Zhilie Zhang DEF. Deontay Wilder KO
      Daniel Dubois DEF. Filip Hrgovic TKO
      Hamzah Sheeraz DEF. Ammo Williams TKO
      Nick Ball DEF. Raymond Ford
      Willy Hutchinson DEF. Craig Richards

      Copy linkCopiedZhilei Zhang KO Deontay Wilder
      Finally, here’s the ringside report on Zhilei Zhang’s huge win over Deontay Wilder – who is now facing calls to retire.

      Copy linkCopiedDaniel Dubois TKO Filip Hrgovic
      Here’s Wally’s report of a career-best performance from Daniel Dubois to leave Filip Hrgovic a broken and bloody mess.

      Copy linkCopiedHamzah Sheeraz TKO Ammo Williams
      Here’s how our man in Saudi, Wally Downes Jr, saw the brilliant TKO win from Ammo Williams.

      Copy linkCopiedWilder KO
      Here’s another angle of that brutal KO

      Copy linkCopiedWhat’s next?
      Plenty to unpack after the ring as a long night draws to a close in Saudi.
      Turki Alalshikh reveals there will be a big card announced at Wembley at the end of the month, while Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren say they are ready to do another 5v5 event as soon as possible.
      Copy linkCopiedQueensberry 10 Matchroom 0
      Well, that makes it a whitewash for Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions in the 5v5 against Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Sport.
      The event ends with a 10-0 score and Warren is the winner of five fights out of fight and a £3MILLION bet with his rival.
      Remember, each win was worth a point but Queensberry earned three bonus points as Zhilei Zhang, Daniel Dubois and Hamzah Sheeraz scored KO wins.
      Sheeraz also earned another couple of bonus points as he was the Queensberry team captain.
      Full results:

      Zhilei Zhang DEF. Deontay Wilder KO
      Daniel Dubois DEF. Filip Hrgovic TKO
      Hamzah Sheeraz DEF. Ammo Williams TKO
      Nick Ball DEF. Raymond Ford
      Willy Hutchinson DEF. Craig Richards

      Copy linkCopiedZhilei Zhang BEATS Deontay Wilder by KO
      WOW! That was an absolutely brutal KO by Zhilei Zhang.
      Zhang lands one right on Wilder’s nose and, for some reason, the American turns around to look at the ref.
      As he turns Zhang throws his full force into a nasty right hand that absolutely flattens Wilder.
      The ref gave Wilder a chance to beat the count but, truthfully, he looked like he was happy to have a way out of that one.
      Copy linkCopiedDeontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang (Round 5)
      Finally, Wilder wakes up a bit and throws a couple of wild right hands with some success.
      It didn’t seem to do any damage to his opponent but at least it’s a bit of activity and aggression. Wilder is clearly looking for that perfect knockout but it doesn’t come.
      Then all of a sudden Zhang lands some big shots and the ref waves it off!
      What a win for the Chinese star!
      Copy linkCopiedDeontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang (Round 4)
      Zhang banks another one. Wilder is just on the backfoot and throwing with zero volume – he’s waiting for that one big right hand.
      He’s barely working the jab, instead pawing at Zhang to try and find some range.
      Zhang, on the other hand, is throwing combinations with menace and looks in a different league to the former world champ.
      Something drastic needs to change or we will not be seeing Deontay Wilder at this level any more.
      Copy linkCopiedDeontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang (Round 3)
      Another stiff left lands on Wilder and then Zhang follows it up with a good shot to the body.
      Wilder looks scared to throw in case something comes back. Perhaps he’s trying to draw him on to unload a big counter but it certainly doesn’t seem that way.
      He’s tentative, on the back foot and happy to move along the ropes.
      Another round for Zhang in my book.
      Copy linkCopiedDeontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang (Round 2)
      Zhang well in the ascendancy here, there was one point early in the round where he had the American trapped in the corner and was just raining shots on him.
      Wilder did well to escape but he hasn’t landed a punch in anger yet, huge round from Zhang.
      The message from the corner says it all: “Don’t quit on yourself, I don’t want you to be a punching bag.
      “I don’t want no rock ’em, sock ’em s***.”
      Copy linkCopiedDeontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang (Round 1)
      Extremely tight round that one, both fighters feeling each other out.
      The judges could score that any one of three ways.
      What is noticeable immediately is the size difference between these two – two of Wilder’s legs is like one of Zhang’s.
      Copy linkCopiedOn their way
      Zhilei Zhang is in the ring and in all gold, he comes out to 80s classic Eye of the Tiger – with a little bit of Chinese added for good measure.
      Deontay Wilder, never one to miss an opportunity for a decent ring-walk, enters the ring with black shorts, some kind of custom vest and a sparkly face mask.
      Copy linkCopiedDeontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang NEXT
      Main event of the evening coming next and another 50/50 fight.
      Both men are coming off big losses and find themselves at crossroads in their careers.
      Wilder was well beaten by Joseph Parker after three years out and many people are questioning if he can still do it at the top level.
      Parker also beat Zhang in his last fight but that was a lot closer, with Zhang sending the New Zealander to the canvas a couple of times.
      One potential X-factor is that Zhang will enter the ring 70 POUNDS heavier (that’s five stone in old money).
      Copy linkCopiedDubois vs AJ?
      Well what next for Dubois after a performance like that?
      It’s a complicated one, to put it mildly. That fight was for the right to fight for the IBF title next, a belt which is currently held by Oleksandr Usyk.
      However, the undisputed champ may be stripped of that belt while he chases a rematch with Tyson Fury.
      That means Dubois might see his belt upgraded to world champion status – without fighting – or could open the door to a fight with Anthony Joshua, in September.
      However, one spanner in the works is Deontay Wilder.
      Turki Alalshikh is apparently desperate to see Wilder vs Joshua next and that may stop the Dubois vs AJ train.
      Copy linkCopied’No retreat, no surrender’
      Speaking after the fight, Dubois said: “No retreat, no surrender. I had to do whatever it took, needed to come through the fire and I did that tonight.
      “I needed that support from Frank Warren and my dad, they’ve been there the whole time and we did it.”
      Asked about the 5v5, Dubois added: “We’re the kings, we’re the daddies!”
      Copy linkCopiedQueensberry 8 Matchroom 0
      It’s been an absolute whitewash in the 5v5 so far – four wins out of four for Frank Warren over Eddie Hearn.
      Then you add in TKO wins for Daniel Dubois and Hamzah Sheeraz (who also earned extra points as the team captain) and it’s turned out to be a very poor night for Hearn.
      Remember, not only has he seen four of his fighters lose, but Hearn’s also lost the £3MILLION bet with longtime rival Warren.
      Copy linkCopiedDaniel Dubois BEATS Filip Hrgovic by TKO
      Absolutely superb stuff from Dubois, who just put in a career best performance in Saudi Arabia.
      Hrgovic certainly had the better of the early rounds but, all of a sudden, Dubois turned on the gas and went to another level.
      He landed some sensational cuts and combos in that one, with Hrgovic a bloody mess by the end of that.
      Dubois wobbled the Croatian a couple of times and the ref took a very close look before asking the doctor to make a decision.
      Hrgovic was left with huge cuts across his face and it was waved off – Dubois may well now face Anthony Joshua next.

      Copy linkCopiedFilip Hrgovic vs Daniel Dubois (Round 8)
      Daniel Dubois wins!
      Sensational performance from the Londoner and the referee waves it off due to the incredible amount of damage on Hrgovic’s face.

      Copy linkCopiedFilip Hrgovic vs Daniel Dubois (Round 7)
      Brilliant round for Dubois there, he’s landing lovely shots and throwing good combinations.
      After a brisk start, Hrgovic looks out on his feet and a couple of massive shots really wobble him.
      The Croatian is then saved by the bell but that does not save him from the bloody cuts that are now pouring out claret.
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      Deontay Wilder blows Anthony Joshua fight AGAIN as he’s KOd by Zhilei Zhang to all but end Bronze Bomber’s career

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      DEONTAY WILDER blew the Anthony Joshua fight for a second time in six months and needs to hang up his gloves ASAP.Saudi boxing kingmaker Turki Alalshikh explained before his clash with Zhilei Zhang that an exciting win would guarantee the overdue AJ shootout in September at Wembley.Zhilei Zhang knocked out Deontay Wilder in the fifth roundCredit: GettyWilder was sent flying to the canvas after being caught off guardCredit: GettyWilder tried to make the count but was waved off by the refereeCredit: GettyIt was the Alabama puncher’s second crack after he dropped the ball in December by getting schooled by Joseph Parker.But he fluffed it again by getting knocked spark out at the end of four dull rounds – giving Frank Warren a 10-0 whitewash win over Eddie Hearn in their 5v5 battle.And the father of eight should come good on his promise to retire on the back of a second successive defeat.It leaves Daniel Dubois in the driving seat to face AJ – after he bravely battered Filip Hrgovic earlier in the night.The 41-year-old was a golden oldie in matching glittery gloves and shorts and was a whopping FIVE STONE heavier than the skinny Bronze Bomber.Wilder, 38, barely threw a punch in the opener, despite telling anyone silly enough to listen that he wanted ‘a body on my record’ by killing an opponent in the ring.After a tame start, we had a lively little firefight in the second when Zhang backed Wilder into a corner and ploughed in southpaw punches.Wilder looked in danger but countered heavily enough to send Zhang packing. And a later left-hook-right-hand combination landed on the 20st Chinese giant’s huge skull.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFrank Warren’s 5v5 whitewashFRANK WARREN’S Queensbury smashed Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom 10-0 in their 5v5 boxing battle – banking the promoter a $3million jackpot.

      Willy Hutchinson defeated Craig Richards via unanimous decision for one point.
      Nick Ball defeated Raymond Ford via split decision for one point.
      Hamzah Sheeraz (captain) defeated Austin Williams via TKO in round 11 for four points.
      Daniel Dubois defeated Filip Hrgovic via TKO in round 8 for two points.
      Zhilei Zhang defeated Deontay Wilder (captain) via TKO in round 5 for two points.

      Wilder threw a couple of his old trademark right hands in the third but Zhang wasn’t affected and kept walking him down but not throwing enough shots of his own.Thankfully the end came in the fourth when Wilder was robbed of his senses by a shot and dropped his guard.Fans say ‘I’ll actually buy the PPV now’ as Mike Tyson’s replacement for Jake Paul fight ‘confirmed’Zhang pounced and punched him almost out of the ring.Wilder looked comatose but climbed to his feet – on Bambi legs – to beat the count.But the bout was rightly waved off with Zhang back in the mix for a big fight and Wilder destined for a well earned and luxurious retirement. More

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      Daniel Dubois stuns Filip Hrgovic to set up potential Anthony Joshua clash as ref waves off fight over horror eye cuts

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      DANIEL DUBOIS pulled off a sensational eighth-round stoppage of Filip Hrgovic to secure promoter Frank Warren a battering over Eddie Hearn.The 26-year-old made a miserable start to the fourth fight in the 5v5 tournament, eating right hands like they were hamburgers.Daniel Dubois beat Filip Hrgovic in a dominant displayCredit: GettyHe was aggressive throughout the fightCredit: ReutersHrgovic was left bloodied and bruisedCredit: GettyDubois is now IBF interim heavyweight championCredit: ReutersThe Brit could take on Anthony Joshua nextCredit: GettyBut in the seventh round he bit down on his gumshield and rescued his career, to make it 8-0 to Warren and potentially set up a September super-fight with Anthony Joshua.The opener started evenly enough but Dubois suddenly decided to stop defending against the 31-year-old Croatian’s textbook right hand.At least half a dozen basic right hands flew in and landed on the Brit’s vulnerable skull.It was a worrying start for the mild-mannered Londoner.READ MORE IN BOXINGThe second went the same way and Dubois’ left eye started to swell and close, with so much of the fight still to go.Thankfully for his concerned fans at ringside, Dubois landed a couple of right hands and a left hook right on the bell that slashed a cut over Hrgovic’s right eye.Bloodied Hrgovic looked to be flagging as early as the third but Dynamite Dan still let him land every right hand he threw.Dubois infuriatingly refused to hold his lead left hand up and protect his face, so Hrgovic kept pinging him with straight rights but none of them seemed to be doing much damage.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFrank Warren’s 5v5 whitewashFRANK WARREN’S Queensbury smashed Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom 10-0 in their 5v5 boxing battle – banking the promoter a $3million jackpot.

      Willy Hutchinson defeated Craig Richards via unanimous decision for one point.
      Nick Ball defeated Raymond Ford via split decision for one point.
      Hamzah Sheeraz (captain) defeated Austin Williams via TKO in round 11 for four points.
      Daniel Dubois defeated Filip Hrgovic via TKO in round 8 for two points.
      Zhilei Zhang defeated Deontay Wilder (captain) via TKO in round 5 for two points.

      The clear harm had been done to Hrgovic’s eye that should have been like a bright red target for Dubois to attack.Hrgovic landed a thudding overhand right just as the bell to end the fifth rang, slapping the sweat off Dubois’ head, yet the tough Englishman somehow shrugged it off and tried to exchange fire before walking neatly to his corner.Fans left queasy after Tyson Fury’s team-mate Joseph Parker shares video of himself eating a RAW FISHDubois, who rightly had his heart questioned after surrendering in defeats to Joe Joyce and Oleksandr Usyk, never stopped trying and refused to wilt despite the utter rout of right hands he ate.The seventh might have been the most seminal of Dubois’ career as he completely ripped up the script and pushed Hrgovic to the brink.Dubois landed a range of shots, never shipped a single right and had the 2016 Olympic bronze winner buzzed and saved by the bell, with both eyes now slashed with deep cuts.The eigth round had barely kicked off before the ref walked Hrgovic into a neutral corner and called up the doctor.After a brief exam of both eyes and a whisper in the ref’s ear, the fight was called off and Dubois awarded the incredible win for Dubois and his loyal mentor who rebuilt him after two painful defeats.He has now set up a clash with Joshua and Dubois said of the potential fight: “I hope the next opponent would be AJ so bring it on. This is my era and this is my time.”Dubois added: “I have full respect for the guy, to come through that was a learning experience. I’m glad I got the belt and on to the next.”I was a bit cold to start off with, I had the corner advice, Frank Warren and my dad.”I ate some shots but it was only to wake me up. The first few shots stung but they woke me up.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I’m so proud of myself. It is all a learning experience. We are back on top.”It has felt like a rollercoaster.”Anthony Joshua watched the clash and could take on Dubois nextCredit: Reuters More