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      Laura Woods heading up star-studded TNT Sports coverage of Tyson Fury’s blockbuster fight against Oleksandr Usyk

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      LAURA WOODS will host TNT Sports’ coverage of next week’s undisputed heavyweight fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk.The award-winning presenter will head up the broadcast alongside some of the biggest names in boxing.Laura Woods will head up TNT Sports’ coverage of Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr UsykCredit: GettyDavid Haye will join Woods on the broadcastCredit: PAFury and Usyk face off in the first undisputed heavyweight bout since 1999 and the monumental occasion requires a big team to bring the coverage to fans at home.And those who aren’t making the mammoth trip out to Saudi Arabia won’t be disappointed with Woods presenting the broadcast alongside former WBA world champion David Haye.The Hayemaker will also be joined by two-weight world champion Carl Frampton and boxing expert Steve Bunce.It’s not just the presenting team where fans can expect to be impressed by the big names either.READ MORE ON BOXINGFormer boxing star Richie Woodhall will join TNT Sports’ lead commentator Darren Fletcher on the commentary for the blockbuster event.Like Woods, fans will be more used to hearing Fletcher bring coverage of the Premier League and Champions League on TNT Sports.But both have had experience bringing boxing to the public’s TV screens in the past.Coverage of the event is set to begin at 5pm with the ring walks for the main event expected to take place around 11pm.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSUltimate sports presenters rich list
      TV sports presenters make a mint.
      The biggest and best are signed up on yearly deals with the likes of the BBC, ITV and Sky for your viewing pleasure.
      Laura Woods is dominating the media landscape at the moment, leading TNT Sports’ coverage and ITV’s.
      Alex Scott and Jermaine Jenas are two of the fresher faces for the BBC’s sporting output.
      Then, it’s the old guard of Gary Lineker and Mark Chapman who also command hefty fees for their Match of the Day programmes.
      SunSport has taken a look at how those big names rank and compiled a list of the top 10 highest earning stars that grace our TV screens.
      With number one worth a whopping £29.4million more than number 10!
      Read the story and see the full list here.

      There will be plenty of action on the undercard to keep fans entertained though with two other championship fights taking place before Fury and Usyk step into the ring.Jai Opetaia and Mairis Briedis will compete for the vacant IBF cruiserweight title.Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk undisputed fight immortalised with ultra-rare watch – but only three will ever be madeWhile Joe Cordina and Anthony Cacace will face off for the IBF super-featherweight title.But all eyes will be on the main event when Fury and Usyk finally do battle after seeing their highly anticipated fight delayed TWICE.The Gyspy King pushed back the fight from its initial date after he was roughed up more than expected during his bout with Francis Ngannou last year.While a second delay occurred after Fury suffered a huge gash above his eye during a sparring session.Carl Frampton will join the TNT Sports teamCredit: GettyTyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk face off in Saudi Arabia on May 18Credit: GettyTYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT More

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      Boxing ring girl Apollonia Llewellyn spills out of very short bathrobe as she puts on busty display on holiday

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      APOLLONIA LLEWELLYN has stunned in her latest Instagram post.The glamorous boxing ring girl gave her fans a glimpse into her holidays as she posed for the camera in Santorini. Apollonia Llewellyn shared a snap of her holiday while sporting a bath robeCredit: INSTAGRAM @apolloniallewellynApollonia is no stranger to a trip awayCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynApollonia was snapped by the pool in a bathrobe and a pair of sunglasses as she lived it up on the Greek Island.The 24-year-old kicked back with a book and a glass of wine in the photo which she captioned: “Blessed”.Apollonia’s adoring fans were in awe of the teasing photo and took to the comments section to shower her with compliments.One wrote: “Beautiful girl!”READ MORE ON APOLLONIAWhile another added: “Wow gorgeous!”A third labelled Apollonia as a “Princess”.And a fourth simply wrote: “Beautiful”.The Yorkshire lass is no stranger to a holiday and is regularly sharing her high-end getaways with her followers online.Most read in BoxingMost recently she posed in a blue swimsuit in Spain – sending her fans into a meltdown.While she also visited New York City with her professional footballer boyfriend Jai Rowe last year.Seven sports stars who started an OnlyFans including ex-footballer and British boxing iconRowe, 22, previously played in the Football League for Scunthorpe United but now lines up for National League North club Boston United.Apollonia is a star in her own right with almost 600,000 followers on Instagram.She rose to fame as a boxing ring girl during a Misfits Boxing event and has grown her social presence ever since.Alongside her influencer lifestyle, Apollonia also works as a model.Inside Apollonia’s glamorous life as influencer, ring girl and model …Apollonia is regularly jetting away on holidayCredit: INSTAGRAMShe is always sharing pictures of her travelsCredit: INSTAGRAMShe doesn’t mind posting racy uploadsCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia isn’t always looking for sun though as she braved the snow in the Lake District last yearCredit: InstagramApollonia has been to Santorini beforeCredit: INSTAGRAMShe is no stranger to a bikini pictureCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia always drives her fans wildCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia revealed he ‘idea of happiness’ is being ‘wind swept on the beach’Credit: INSTAGRAMApollonia shot to recognition as a member of the Misfits Boxing fight night teamShe has garnered her a huge social media presenceCredit: INSTAGRAM @apolloniallewellynApollonia has almost 600,000 Instagram followersCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynApollonia works as a model alongside her social fameCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynShe also recently holidayed in New YorkCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynShe shared a picture in front of the Big Apple skylineCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynShe visited NYC with her boyfriend, footie star Jai RoweCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn More

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      Misfits Boxing 14 full card – how to watch HUGE bill from London

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      MISFITS returns on SATURDAY with some fan favourites from the influencer boxing scene in action.Salt Papi will take to the ring once again this weekend as he goes head-to-head with Polish MMA fighter Amadeusz Ferrari in the main event.Credit: @MISFITSBOXING/XThe YouTube star boasts a record of 3-2 in Misfits and has been a regular on the influencer boxing scene.Salt Papi’s last bout came on the stacked Prime card back in October, when he was on the receiving end of a TKO loss to Slim.He will be aiming to hit back from his defeat last time out and end his two-fight losing streak at Misfits Boxing 14.But who else is fighting at The Troxy?READ MORE IN BOXINGWho is on the Misfits 14 card?Here are all the confirmed fights on the Misfits 14 card:
      Salt Papi vs Amadeusz Ferrari, 5 rounds, light heavyweight
      Jully Poca vs 6ar6ie6, 5 rounds, cruiserweight – Poca’s MFB cruiserweight title
      Mist vs Ryan Taylor, 4 rounds, light heavyweight
      King Kenny vs Adam Brooks, 4 rounds, light heavyweight
      Argentinian King vs Meals With Max, lightweight – MFB lightweight interim title tournament quarter-finals
      TempoArts vs Ben Knights, 5 rounds, heavyweight – Arts’ MFB heavyweight title
      How can I watch the Misfits 14 main card?
      The Misfits 14 main card will be shown LIVE on DAZN.
      It will begin at 7pm GMT.
      You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.
      A flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.
      You can also pay £99.99 for the year upfront, and this is the lowest cost option.
      Can I live stream the Misfits 14 main card?
      DAZN subscribers can live stream the Misfits 14 main card via the DAZN app.
      The DAZN app is available to download for FREE on to your mobile or tablet device.
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      Fans say ‘there’s a reason this is 6 seconds long’ as Mike Tyson releases new training footage ahead of Jake Paul fight

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      BOXING fans all said the same thing after getting a glimpse of Mike Tyson’s latest training footage.The former undisputed heavyweight champion is gearing up to make a sensational return to the ring against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on July 20.Mike Tyson will return to the ring on July 20 for a shock showdown with Jake PaulCredit: INSTAGRAM@JAKEPAULTyson looked a shell of his old self in his 2020 comeback clash with Roy Jones JrCredit: REUTERSTyson has tried to build anticipation for his ring return with a string of training clipsCredit: X@MIKETYSONBut boxing fans are concerned by the short length of the ferocious padworkCredit: X@MIKETYSONIron Mike will be at the ripe old age of 58 when the pair trade heavy leather in the Texas tussle.Tyson has tried to allay fears over his health by releasing a string of videos of him ferociously hitting pads with head coach Rafael Cordeiro.But the length of the clips – most of which have been well under ten seconds – have done little to convince boxing fans that he’ll be competitive in the fight.One commented: “There’s a reason this is just 6 seconds long.”READ MORE ON TYSON VS PAULAnother said: “Now slow tape down to real-time.”And another said: “5 seconds clips everywhere.”One remarked: “We all want to believe it, but cant until we see some proof as to when the footage was filmed.”Another chimed in: “People falling for Mike Tyson mitt work in big 2024.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSCredit: The SunSome viewers, however, have been somewhat convinced by the footage and reckon Tyson will teach ‘Problem Child’ Paul a lesson.One wrote: “Jake Paul in trouble Bruh.”The Sun’s Wally Downes Jr and Chisanga Malata discuss the rise of influencer boxing and Mike Tyson’s bout with Jake PaulAnother said: “Wouldn’t step in the ring with Mike even if he was pushing 80!”And another said: “Mike Tyson gonna whoop that kid.”One remarked: “Jake Paul should be worried, unless it’s rigged.”Another chimed in: “I hate people who lie about their age, for real. Blud you are like 30 years old.”No 60-year-old should be moving this way. WTF, man.”Tyson hasn’t set foot inside the ring since his shock Covid clash with fellow boxing great Roy Jones Jr in November 2020.The once ferocious New Yorker looked a shell of his old self as he shuffled around the ring in the bizarre exhibition.But Paul insists he won’t pull any punches in their crossover clash.The 27-year-old said: “It’s war. All is fair in love and war.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I love the guy, but as soon as it turned into a pro fight, one of us has to die.”He’s taking this very, very seriously and that’s what’s going to make the fight amazing for all the fans.”Mike Tyson’s controversial comeback Mike Tyson is BACK!
      Yes, boxing’s youngest heavyweight champ of all time – just 20 when he achieved the feat – is preparing to lace them up again.
      He faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on July 20 in Texas.
      The controversial clash – set for the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Dallas – has been scrutinised over the 30-year age gap.
      Tyson will be 58 by the time the fight for the ages comes around and nearly 20 years removed from his last professional contest.
      He was last seen in the ring in November 2020 for an exhibition with fellow legend Roy Jones Jr, which ended a draw after eight rounds.
      Paul is meanwhile 9-1 in the ring, losing only to Tommy Fury in 2023, and has won three times since.
      His fight with Tyson will also be a landmark first on Netflix, with over 250MILLION subscribers able to watch the bout. More

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      Tyson Fury to make ‘BRAVE’ tactical switch against Oleksandr Usyk in undisputed Saudi showdown, predicts his ex-trainer

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      TYSON FURY has been tipped to make a sensational tactical switch for his Saudi showdown with Oleksandr Usyk.The Wythenshawe warrior will bid to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion in nearly 25 years when he throws down with the undefeated Ukrainian on May 18.Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will vie for all the heavyweight marbles on May 18Credit: EPAFormer pound-for-pound king Usyk will be the smoothest operator Fury has foughtCredit: GETTYFury’s former training Jamie Moore reckons The Gypsy King could COPY Usyk’s southpaw stanceCredit: GettyThe fleetfooted Usyk, who twice rang rings around Anthony Joshua, will be the smoothest operator Fury has faced in his near 16-year professional career.And former trainer Jamie Moore reckons the Gypsy King could try to negate Usyk’s southpaw craftiness by COPYING his stance.During TNT Sports’ Fight Breakdown, the 45-year-old said: ” We’ve seen Fury, in the past, box southpaw a lot. “And I’ve got a feeling he’s gonna box this fight southpaw.READ MORE IN BOXING”Because he’s quite adaptable and he’s really good at fighting a southpaw.”And it’s easier to get to a southpaw if you’re a southpaw and you know what you’re doing.”And I can’t recall Usyk boxing a top-level southpaw. Not since he was an amateur. “So I’ve got a feeling that’s what Fury’s tactics might be.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOUTMoore reckons Team Usyk have will have anticipated Fury pulling a shock switcheroo.He said: “So if I’m putting myself in Usyk’s coaches’ shoes, I’m going, ‘See I think he’s gonna go southpaw.'”Oleksandr Usyk spotted working on trademark move in training… but here’s why it WON’T work against Tyson Fury”You’d have at least half of it being prepared with some type of southpaw sparring”Fury briefly switched to southpaw in his 2022 victory over Dilian Whyte, although George Groves reckons he’d be playing with fire doing the same thing against Usyk.The former WBA 168lbs champ said: “That would be bravery of Tyson Fury to go into the hardest fight [of his career] and go, ‘I’m gonna fight it [as a] southpaw’.”Because he’s not as good as a southpaw as he is as an orthodox [fighter]. But he’s a decent southpaw.”Groves’ former Brit rival Carl Froch, however, said: “He might just do that for periods.”And he might start off as [a] southpaw just to try to throw a spanner into the works and then switch back. Mix it up.”It’s unclear if Fury will fight the biggest of his career as a leftie, although Moore reckons doing so will pay dividends for the WBC heavyweight king.He said: “If you can switch when someone is going to the left and you switch to orthodox and as soon as they go to the right, you switch [to] southpaw, you’re cutting the ring off automatically.READ MORE SUN STORIES”So it would be a good tactic, if he can do it.”Watch Fury v Usyk, ‘Ring of Fire’ live from Riyadh on TNT Sports Box Office on Saturday 18 May. For more info visit: tntsports.co.uk/boxofficeInside the Gypsy King’s royal courtTYSON FURY is one of the biggest characters in sport. More

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      Oleksandr Usyk spotted working on trademark move in training… but here’s why it WON’T work against Tyson Fury

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      OLEKSANDR USYK has been keeping his head on a swivel in his final preparations for Tyson Fury.The undefeated Ukrainian will look to become a two-time undisputed champion when he faces the Gypsy King for all the heavyweight marbles on May 18.Oleksandr Usyk faces Anthony Joshua on May 18Credit: EPAThe Ukrainian has been keeping his head on a swivel in training for the Saudi showdownCredit: INSTAGRAM@USYKAAUsyk has been fine-tuning his head movement ahead of the Riyadh rumbleCredit: INSTAGRAM@USYKAAUsyk’s head movement and defence were on point in his back-to-back clashes with Anthony JoshuaCredit: REUTERSFan favourite Usyk will have significant height and reach disadvantages when he throws down with the WBC titleholder.The southpaw’s path to victory lies in utilising his speed, footwork and head movement – the latter of which he’s been fine-tuning ahead of the Saudi showdown.Fresh footage from the 37-year-old’s training camp has shown him extensively practising his bobbing and weaving.Usyk, of course, brilliantly kept his head off the centre line in his back-to-back victories over Anthony Joshua.READ MORE IN BOXINGAlthough he was aided by AJ’s bizarre decision not to utilise his attributes and attempt to outbox him.Fury, 35, could very well opt to adopt a similar approach in the first undisputed heavyweight title fight in nearly 25 years.Although his recent admission that the former cruiserweight king has “got more than boxing ability” than him suggests he’ll undertake a different approach.It would make sense for Fury to stay out of the pocket and keep Usyk at the end of his 85-inch power jab.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOUTAs would carefully-timed blitzes when he lands something of note from a distance.If he chooses to engage Usyk in the pocket, he’ll find himself eating punches in bunches from all angles.Confused Tyson Fury asks ‘what does that even mean-‘ after Oleksandr Usyk sends him 12-word message before fightThe physical advantages Fury possesses over fan favourite Usyk have made him the bookies’ favourite to win the historic unification bout.But the Wythenshawe warrior recently told Queensberry Promotions: “It won’t come down to, ‘He’s bigger than me or he’s smaller than me.“I think it will come down to who wants it most on the night.”If he wants it more than me, he will win and if I want it more than him, I’ll win, but either way I think we’re in for a real treat.”Fury is relishing the challenge of becoming the first man to defeat smooth operator Usyk in the professional ranks, saying: “Usyk is a bad man.“He’s a real bad man and any underestimation of Oleksandr Usyk – you’d be a mug.Inside the Gypsy King’s royal courtTYSON FURY is one of the biggest characters in sport.
      “I’m training hard for him, I’m doing everything I can, I respect Usyk as a man.”I respect his career as well, he’s been Olympic champion, he’s had 350 amateur fights or something.”And he’s been an undisputed cruiserweight champion, and he’s a unified heavyweight champion. “So, you have to respect that.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I’m not fighting a guy that’s had 14 and won 11, I’m fighting the real deal, as real a deal as Holyfield.”I’m looking forward to the challenge.” More

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      Tyson Fury in ‘best shape ever seen’ as he shows off epic body transformation for undisputed Oleksandr Usyk fight

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      TYSON FURY is looking in the shape of his life ahead of his bout with Oleksandr Usyk later this month.The two are set to battle it out to become the heavyweight undisputed champion of the world in Saudi Arabia on May 18.Fury has been told he is in ‘the shape of his life’Credit: InstagramHe looks vastly different to when he fought Francis NgannouCredit: GettyFury arrived in Saudi on Saturday and has been training religiously since then.He has now posted a photo with his top off looking ripped to his Instagram.He captioned the photo with: “Undisputed incoming💯✅ 18/5/24″His fans were stunned by his body transformation, with one commenting: “Best shape I’ve seen you mate 🔥👏”READ MORE ON BOXINGAnother said: “Undisputed shape 🚀🚀🚀”While a third commented: “Your adaptive ability is insane. There’s always a clear plan and you adapt your body to the plan.”A fourth said: “Imagine his movement looking like that. The greatest heavyweight of all time.”While a fifth said: “Let’s go champ 👑”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFury looks to be in noticeably better shape than he was when he fought Francis Ngannou in October last year.Ngannou knocked Fury down in the fifth round before Fury went on to win by split decision.Tyson Fury’s Amazing Car Collection Fury’s choice of song alongside his Instagram post did cause some concern though.Fury uploaded the photo of his hard work accompanied by God’s Plan by Drake.Fans worried he would invoke the infamous Drake curse, which sees fighters and sports teams lose once the Canadian rapper supports them.Drake is also currently feuding with American rapper Kendrick Lamar, with most fans feeling Kendrick has the upper hand.One fan said: “Damn why you playing drake, you have summoned the curse upon you my son.”Another wrote: “Usyk will post a photo with Kendrick song 😂”While a third: “No drake music!!! Take it off 😂😂😂 it’ll jinx everything.”TYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT More

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      ‘I always believed even when people didn’t’ says Tyson Fury as he reveals major life lesson ahead of Usyk fight

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      TYSON FURY always knew he’d rake in the big bucks on his way to heavyweight glory – even when others doubted his chances.The Gypsy King has won the lot during his 16-year professional career and taken part in some of the biggest fights of his era.Tyson Fury became unified heavyweight champion in November 2015Credit: APThe Gypsy King has also held the WBC and Ring Magazine belts during his careerCredit: GETTYFury always knew he’d reach the pinnacle of the sport and make millionsCredit: PAFrom stunningly dethroning Wladimir Klitschko away from home in 2015 to a sensational trilogy with Deontay Wilder, Fury has nearly completed the fight game.His exploits have made him one of the wealthiest fighters in recent boxing history, a position he knew he’d find himself in back when he was a young whippersnapper.He told Sky Sports: “I always believed, even when other people didn’t, that I would be a star and make millions of dollars from fights.”I always believed I’d be heavyweight champion, I’m the best fighter in the world. READ MORE ON FURY VS USYK”First, you’ve got to believe, then you’ve got to achieve.”Fury, 35, wanted to mix it with the best in the world early into his career, but benefitted from not being thrown to the lions too quickly.He added: “You live and learn from your experiences – nothing happens overnight.”Back then, I wanted to fight [Wladimir] Klitschko and I did get to seven years after that.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT”Good things come to those who wait, nothing should be rushed, and take your time because you’ve only got one career and you’re only a young lad.”At that time, at 20 years old, I wanted everything yesterday.”Confused Tyson Fury asks ‘what does that even mean-‘ after Oleksandr Usyk sends him 12-word message before fightFury will look to cement his legacy and truly prove himself to be the best heavyweight of his era on May 18 when he faces Oleksandr Usyk for all the marbles in Saudi Arabia.And being draped in all the belts as fellow Brit Lennox Lewis was at Madison Square Garden nearly 25 years ago is something Fury has long dreamed of.The pride of Wythenshawe said: “From a little boy, I said that and achieved it.”So I’ve got to be one of the rare few people who dreamed something as a child and achieved it as an adult.”It’s been [an] amazing journey. “And here we are now, 16 years later, about to be [the] undisputed champion of the world.”The biggest fight, in the last 25 years, which is an amazing effort.”Tyson Fury will face Oleksandr Usyk for all the heavyweight marbles on May 18Credit: EPA More