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      Watch former world’s strongest man Eddie Hall smash UFC champ and Francis Ngannou’s record for hardest punch

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      EDDIE HALL smashed Alex Pereira and Francis Ngannou’s records for world’s hardest punch.The British strongman put the UFC superstar and the man who dropped Tyson Fury in the shade with his terrifying power.Eddie Hall just broke the world record punch force at the UFC PI 🤯Eddie Hall: 208,901Alex Pereira: 191,796Francis Ngannou: 129,161 pic.twitter.com/X8ksepEW3I— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) April 25, 2024

      Eddie Hall broke Alex Pereira and Francis Ngannou’s record for world’s hardest punchCredit: X/ufcontntThe machine calculates a score based on numerous factors including strength and speedCredit: X/ufcontntThe UFC’s Performance Institute in Las Vegas has a high-tech machine – known as the ‘Power Cube’ – which measures the force of a hit in units.It calculates a score based on numerous factors including strength and speed.And the world record had previously been held by Ngannou, the UFC-fighter-turned-boxer who narrowly lost to Fury earlier this year, who recorded a score of 129,161 units in 2017.At the time, UFC president Dana White compared it to being hit with the same force as a moving Ford Escort or 12lb sledgehammer. READ MORE IN BOXINGThen, light-heavyweight champ Pereira smashed the record at 191,796.But now former world’s strongest man Hall has blown both out the water by clocking in a stunning score of 208,901.Hall has been in training after being lined up for a stunning four-man MMA tournament in Qatar. He was due to face Mitchell Hooper or Brian Shaw in February – until talks suddenly broke down.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHall, 36, crossed over to boxing in 2022 but was beaten in a super-heavyweight exhibition against rival Hafthor Bjornsson, 35.But he began training with interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall, 31, for his MMA debut and revealed he got down to 25 stone.Strongman Eddie Hall gives update on next fight after missing out on ‘life-changing money’ for MMA debutTalks for an MMA fight continue as Hall called out strongmen duo Hooper and Shaw as well as 6ft 8in actor Martyn Ford.Eddie Hall is still teasing an MMA fightCredit: @eddiehallwsm More

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      Lauren Price vs Jessica McCaskill: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, undercard for world title fight

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      LAUREN PRICE faces Jessia McCaskill in what will be her FIRST crack at a world title.Nearly two years after making her professional debut, the 2020 Olympic gold medallist will challenge for the WBA and Ring Magazine welterweight titles.Lauren Price won gold at the 2020 Olympics in TokyoCredit: ALAMYThe Welsh wizard made her professional debut in June 2022Credit: GETTYPrice punched her ticket to a world title shot last DecemberCredit: RICHARD PELHAMThe former Wales women’s footie star has gone a perfect 6-0 in her brief pro career and punched her ticket to a world title shot with a win over Silvia Bortot last December.But she’ll be pushed to the absolute limit by veteran McCaskill, who has been in the ring with the likes of Katie Taylor and Chantelle Cameron to name a few.When is Lauren Price vs Jessica McCaskill?
      Price’s bid to become a world champion will take place on May 11.
      The fight will take place in front of Welsh fans galore as it’ll be staged at the 7,500-capacity Utilita Arena in Cardiff.
      The ring walks are expected to take place any time between 9:45pm and 10:15pm BST.
      It’s not yet known when the prelims will get underway.
      What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERJessica McCaskill shared the ring with Katie Taylor in December 2017Credit: SPORTSFILE
      The fight will be aired on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
      You can stream the action from the Sky Go app, which is available on your mobile, tablet and Smart TV.
      READ MORE IN BOXING Anthony Joshua called out for trilogy fight as ex-champ announces return against controversial rivalWhat is the fight card?
      Lauren Price vs Jessic McCaskill
      Rhys Edwards vs Thomas
      Patrick Ward Kane
      Shepherd vs Ishmael
      Ellis Kyran Jones Lewis Howells
      Lauren Price is confident of bringing the world titles homeCredit: RICHARD PELHAMWhat has been said?”I’m over the moon for this fight to finally be getting announced,” said Price. “I know Ben Shalom and my team have been working very hard behind the scenes to make this happen so I just want to say a big thank you to them.”Jessica McCaskill is the current champion. She’s game, experienced and strong but I’ll be 100 per cent ready for whatever she brings on the night. I believe in my ability.”Most read in Boxing More

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      Anthony Joshua called out for trilogy fight as ex-champ announces return against controversial rival

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has been called out to a trilogy fight by the returning Andy Ruiz Jr. The Mexican-American pulled off one of boxing’s great shocks in June 2019 when he dethroned AJ of his heavyweight titles in New York.Anthony Joshua has been called out to a trilogy fight by the returning Andy Ruiz JrCredit: GettyBut Ruiz lost the rematch in Saudi Arabia six months later and a trilogy decider remains on the table. The ex-champion, who returns on August 3 against controversial American Jarrell Miller, credited Joshua for his recent resurgence amid talk of a trilogy. Ruiz said: “He’s getting his momentum back. He’s getting his confidence back. I think that’s the most important thing. “He’s doing what he’s supposed to do. I think he’s doing his thing. I’m just happy for him. I would love to have that trilogy with him. READ MORE IN BOXING”He gave me that opportunity. I gave him back that opportunity, and there’s one more. “I want to become a two-time heavyweight champion of the world.”Joshua, 34, has won his last four on the spin and most recently knocked out MMA superstar Francis Ngannou in two rounds in March.Meanwhile Ruiz, 34, has boxed just twice since defeat to AJ and has not done so since beating Luiz Ortiz in September 2022.Most read in BoxingHow AJ punched his way to the topANTHONY JOSHUA punched his way to the top of the world before being knocked off his perch.

      CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe makes his return against serial drugs cheat Miller, 34, who he replaced to fight Joshua after the American’s shameful doping bust. And Ruiz has his sights set on Joshua, Deontay Wilder and Joseph Parker, who New Zealander he lost to in a disputed 2016 decision.Andy Ruiz Jr makes long-awaited boxing return to face Anthony Joshua rival who says it will be ‘fast food showdown’He said: “I have to climb up the ladder again. “After I do these fights and get back into the groove, I’d love to fight Joseph Parker, Wilder and Joshua.
      “The main thing is training and staying in shape. After this fight, I plan on training and training and come back in December.”
      Ruiz makes his return against Jarrell MillerCredit: Getty More

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      Former Sky Sports presenter Kate Abdo calls out Katie Price for stunning boxing fight

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      KATE ABDO has opened the door to a stunning boxing fight against Katie Price. The CBS presenter – who is famed for trading blows with Jamie Carragher, Micah Richards and Thierry Henry – and former Sky Sports favourite revealed she has been offered a summertime debut in the ring by Misfits Boxing.Kate Abdo revealed she has been offered a boxing fightCredit: Instagram @kateabdoAbdo has been offered an August boutCredit: GettyKatie Price has also talked up a shock boxing matchCredit: PAPrice is no stranger to the limelightCredit: RexAnd Abdo – who is in a relationship with former heavyweight-turned trainer Malik Scott – hopes it will fit into her TV schedule. She told JNMEDIAUK: “They offered me a fight, in August.”Obviously, the football season’s hard for me, I’m travelling everywhere.”I’m never really home so I don’t get to train consistently which means I don’t get to improve consistently the way that I’d like to.READ MORE IN BOXING”But yeah, if I got to do a couple of months in camp in LA before I had to fight, yeah I’d be down.”Abdo began training when she moved to Los Angeles and regularly posts boxing videos with coach and partner Scott, who trains Deontay Wilder.It led Misfits – home to celebrity-style crossover bouts – to open talks with the Champions League presenter. But Abdo revealed no opponent has been offered. Most read in Boxing‘We need to speak to Uefa’, say CBS Sports panel as Kate Abdo and Co reveal major Champions League complaintAnd probed on who to fight, Abdo, 42, said: “Do you know what, I don’t know the influencer scene well enough.”I just haven’t watched a bunch of Misfits so I just don’t know honestly what’s a fight that makes sense.”Former glamour model and mum of five Price, 45, has long teased a Misfits Boxing fight so the bout was proposed to Abdo.And she directly responded: “Why not? Listen, I’d fight anybody. I’d fight anybody they put in front of me.”Abdo began training out in LACredit: AFP or licensorsAbdo is coached by her boyfriend Malik ScottKate Abdo with her boxer boyfriend Malik Scott More

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      Ryan Garcia spotted holding hands with stunning model just days after getting engaged to adult film star Savannah Bond

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      RYAN GARCIA was spotted hanging out with model Grace Boor following his stunning victory over Devin Haney.Garcia, 25, beat Haney via majority decision on Saturday after knocking his opponent down three times at the Barclays Center in New York.Ryan Garcia was spotted holding hands with model Grace BoorCredit: The Mega AgencyGarcia and Grace were pictured enjoying the sun in MiamiCredit: The Mega AgencyGrace is a social media personality with 2.7million followers on InstagramCredit: The Mega AgencyGarcia performed push ups in front of Grace during their time togetherCredit: Instagram / @graceboorGarcia got engaged to porn star Savannah Bond before his fight with HaneyCredit: Instagram @thesavannahbondGarcia beat Devin Haney via majority decision after knocking him down three timesCredit: GettyThe American did not take home his rival’s WBC super lightweight title, though, as he weighed in 3.1lb overweight the day before the bout.Ahead of the fight, King Ry had announced his engagement to porn star Savannah Bond, who fans had hailed as the reason behind his success.Savannah – real name Kelli-Anne Oxley – has made more than 100 adult movies and is reported to have a net worth of £2million.Now The Flash appears to be celebrating his victory in Miami where he was pictured enjoying the sun with Grace.Read More on BoxingGarcia wore a black pair of swimming trunks and black socks without any shoes on while the social media personality donned a white bikini.One of the photos even showed the pair holding hands as they strolled down the streets.Grace also posted a story showing the boxer performing push ups in front of her.She shared the clip with a poll asking her followers: “Is @kingryan showing off rn?”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSRyan Garcia $1million crownRYAN GARCIA wore a crown worth $1million for his ring walk before fighting Devin Haney.
      The American boxer’s head gear caught the eye of boxing fans before and after his shock victory.
      The 25-year-old headed to the ring draped in a white robe as he wore a diamond encrusted crown.
      Holding 1kg of gold and over 400 carats of diamonds the crown was made by Texas-based jeweller The Ice Champ.
      Garcia’s gown was also made up of 15,000 diamonds and took 10 days to create.
      He also told TMZ before the bout: “He was like ‘let’s create something where the champ of the boxing world and the champ of the jewellery world connect and make something unique. We created a unique crown.”
      Read more about Ryan Garcia by clicking here.

      Grace has a strong fanbase on Instagram as she has amassed 2.7million followers on Instagram, which is filled with glam pics of her.This comes after Garcia was spotted hanging out with social media personality Alexa Dellanos.Alexa, 28, has 9m followers on Instagram, where she often posts glamorous photos.Watch Jake and Logan Paul’s stunned reaction after Ryan Garcia knocks down Devin Haney on way to shock victoryCheck out more glam pics of Grace BoorGrace donned a tiny white bikiniCredit: Instagram / @graceboorGrace shared a series of posts on social mediaCredit: Instagram / @graceboorGrace’s Instagram is filled with glam picsCredit: Instagram @graceboorGrace has shared a series of bikini snapsCredit: Instagram @graceboorGrace leaves very little to imagination when she posesCredit: Instagram @graceboorGrace has tried a series of bikinis for her fansCredit: Instagram @graceboorGrace has also posed in a blue bikiniCredit: Instagram @graceboorGrace hangs out in beaches and swimming poolsCredit: Instagram @graceboorGrace has also tried a series of raunchy outfitsCredit: Instagram @graceboorGrace’s audience continues to growCredit: Instagram @graceboor More

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      Andy Ruiz Jr makes long-awaited boxing return to face Anthony Joshua rival who says it will be ‘battle of fast food’

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      ANDY RUIZ JR will return from his two-year hiatus against a pal he goes fishing with.The former unified heavyweight champion, 34, is climbing back into the ring in Los Angeles on August 3.Andy Ruiz Jr has been out of the ring for two yearsCredit: GettyJarrell Miller has been lined up to fight his palCredit: GettyRuiz has not fought since his victory over Luis Ortiz in September 2022.And he will face close friend Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller on the undercard of Terence Crawford’s clash with WBA light-middleweight world champion Israil Madrimov.Miller, 35, has a strained relationship with Anthony Joshua after failing a drug test just before he was due to fight the Brit.But he shares a close bond with Ruiz – and they are even planning a trip together for after the fight.READ MORE IN BOXINGMiller, who lost to Daniel Dubois in December, said: “Coming into this fight I have more than enough time to prepare.”If you look at any one of my fights except Dubois, I either knock you out or a dominate and beat yo’ a**.”They told me about this fight and I said ‘that’s my bro’.”I picked the phone up and I said ‘do I have permission to kick yo’ butt?’Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”There’s no animosity between me and Andy it’s just business.”I told him ‘whatever happens fight night you’re still taking me fishing bro’.Watford residents ask heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua ANYTHING!”It’s a great card to be on. I can’t wait to do what I do best.”We’re gonna keep it cordial, keep it respectful and after that.”Sorry there’s no s*** talking today. I feel like you need a punchline.”It’s the battle of the fast food.”The rest of the card is Vergil Ortiz vs Tim Tszyu, Isaac Cruz vs Jose Valenzuela, David Morrell vs Radivoje Kalajdzic and Andy Cruz vs Antonio Moran.Ricky Hatton’s biggest boxing wins Ricky Hatton tasted defeat just three times in an illustrious 46 fight career that saw him earn an estimated £37million in prize money. Here are some of his most memorable victories:
      Tommy Peacock by TKO – In his 11th fight as a professional Ricky won his first title – the vacant Central Area light-welterweight belt – at Oldham Sports Centre
      Jon Thaxton on points – Ricky picked up national honours when he defeated Thaxton for the vacant British light-welterweight strap at Wembley Conference Centre in 2000
      Kostya Tsyzu retired – In front of a rapturous home crowd inside Manchester’s MEN Arena, Ricky became a world champion for the first time. He won the IBF and The Ring light-welterweight titles against the former undisputed champ Tsyzu
      Luis Collazo unanimous decision – Just three fights later Ricky added to his title collection, claiming the WBA light-welterweight title stateside by beating tough Collazo over 12 rounds
      Paulie Malignaggi TKO – Ricky’s final boxing victory came against loud-mouthed American-Italian fighter Malignaggi in Las Vegas. The Hitman let his fists do the talking and stopped his foe in the 11th round. He earned a cool $2.5million for his night’s work.
      Six months later Ricky would taste defeat for a second time, the first being against Floyd Mayweather in 2007, against Phillippino superstar Manny Pacquiao. He suffered a brutal second round knockout and was taken to hospital for a precautionary brain scan More

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      Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury one of three dream fights Saudi boxing chief wants to make

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      SAUDI boxing chief Turki Alalshikh has named Anthony Joshua versus Tyson Fury on his list of three dream fights to make. The powerful politician has rejuvenated the sport by fronting the cash to finally make the biggest bouts happen. Anthony Joshua with Saudi boxing boss Turki AlalshikhCredit: @Turki_alalshikhTyson Fury vs Joshua is on Alalshikh’s boxing wishlistCredit: @Turki_alalshikhAnd in an “Ask Me Anything Q&A” on Reddit, he listed the three fights he most desperately wants to make. They are as follows: Joshua vs Fury, Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford and Artur Beterbiev vs David Benavidez. Here, SunSport runs down what makes the showdowns on Alalshikh’s wishlist so special. Joshua vs Fury It is by far the greatest fight ever to be made in Britain and possibly the biggest on the market right now. READ MORE IN BOXINGYears of feuding and speculation would finally be put to bed in a genuine blockbuster for the ages. There is hope if Fury defeats Oleksandr Usyk on May 18 that AJ could slot in to face the Gypsy King afterwards to at last give fans – and Alalshikh – what they want. Canelo vs CrawfordUnbeaten American Crawford, 36, has looked almost unstoppable on his way to becoming a four-division world champ. And he is so confident he is ready to go up THREE divisions to fight boxing’s top superstar Canelo. Most read in BoxingThe Mexican, 33, has so far seemed uninterested in the bout – but that could be quickly changed by a Saudi payday. Beterbiev vs BenavidezOne of Alalshikh’s biggest coups has been making the light-heavyweight undisputed showdown between Dmitry Bivol, 33, and Beterbiev, 39, on June 1. But already, the powerbroker is thinking ahead and has plans for Benavidez, 27, to step up from super-middle to face the winner. The unbeaten US star has chased a bout with Canelo but to no avail leaving himself open to a move to 175lb. More

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      Deontay Wilder ready to salvage huge Anthony Joshua fight in September at Wembley after teaming up with Eddie Hearn

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      DEONTAY WILDER is ready to salvage his dream fight with Anthony Joshua after teaming up with old enemy Eddie Hearn. The heavyweight pair finally got their blockbuster signed and sealed for March but it was KO’d when Wilder suffered defeat to Joseph Parker. Zhilei Zhang and Wilder meet in the 5-v-5 tournamentCredit: GettyJoshua is set to return in September at WembleyCredit: ReutersNow the American returns on June 1 in Saudi Arabia against Zhilei Zhang in the most unlikely of circumstances. He has been selected as a member of Hearn’s roster of five fighters that are going up against Frank Warren’s picks.Meanwhile, Joshua is set to return in September at Wembley in Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh’s first move into the UK. There is hope it will be against Tyson Fury, but the Gypsy King must first beat Oleksandr Usyk on May 18 while already being contracted to a rematch. READ MORE IN BOXINGSo Wilder would not turn down the chance to at last face AJ should he return to winning ways against Zhang, 40. His manager Shelly Finkel told SunSport: “It’s speculation but if everything goes OK on June 1 like we hope and expect and that’s brought to us, we’re totally open.”Fury, 35, and Usyk, 37, meet in the heavyweight division’s first ever four-belt unification next month. And Fury has distanced himself from a summertime showdown with Joshua, 34, to instead honour a potential October rematch with Usyk.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSo it would leave Wilder, 38, primed to slot in for the Wembley war but Finkel admitted the idea has not yet been discussed with Hearn. He said: “Look, I know why it happened but we didn’t believe that Deontay would lose to Parker, so you can’t get too far ahead of yourself.Anthony Joshua hints mega clash with Tyson Fury will happen in September and says ‘it’s coming, most definitely'”Now we have a big fight in front of us and as long as he does what he’s supposed to, hopefully that’ll be history and then we’ll go forward.”But no, there hasn’t been any direct conversation.”Joshua and Hearn for years endured a turbulent relationship with Wilder and Finkel amid repeated failed attempts to get the fight on. But that was put to bed by the help of the Saudis when they at least had a deal in place before Wilder’s shock loss. So perhaps it paved the way for Hearn to turn to the former WBC champion when he needed a heavyweight to go up against Warren. And it could give Wilder the perfect chance to redeem himself at the scene of the crime just seven months on from his last loss. READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd Finkel added: “He knows what happened, he knows why it happened. He’s not going to let that happen again.”Zhang is not someone you can play around with it’s a fight that if you’re going to beat this guy you’ve got to hurt him early and stop him from being too aggressive.” More