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      UFC legend sensationally reveals three reasons why Anthony Joshua would BEAT Francis Ngannou in MMA fight

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      UFC icon Demetrious Johnson has stunningly claimed Anthony Joshua could beat Francis Ngannou in a mixed martial arts match.AJ potentially ended the former UFC heavyweight champion’s foray into boxing last week with a brutal knockout in their crossover clash in Saudi Arabia.Francis Ngannou fought Anthony Joshua in a lucrative Saudi showdown last weekCredit: REUTERSNgannou was brutally knocked out by AJ in the second round of their Riyad rumbleCredit: GETTYEx-UFC flyweight champ Demetrious Johnson fancies AJ’s chances against Ngannou in an MMA fightCredit: GETTYIt took the Watford warrior less than two rounds to separate the MMA superstar from consciousness in their lucrative Riyad rumble.And after having seen the manner in which he dispatched of Ngannou, Johnson believes Joshua could have similar success inside the cage – provided The Predator tries to solely stand with him again.The former long-reigning UFC flyweight king said on his YouTube channel: “Does Anthony Joshua beat Francis Ngannou in an MMA fight? I think he does.“It would just be another striking match. AJ understands his distance. He understands the void.READ MORE IN BOXING”He has better hands than Francis, and he can make Francis even whiff and miss again.”Unless Francis is going to change his tactic and go clinch him and wrestle him. But AJ is very athletic.”He is smaller, he’s more limber. I think he’d be able to stuff the shot and be able to give it to Francis Ngannou.”Ngannou, 37, shone in his professional boxing debut last October against WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe Cameroonian clubber cut and dropped The Gypsy King in the third round of their clash, which he lost via split decision.Johnson, like many others, was blown away by Ngannou’s display that nigt but believes he showed all his cards against the Brit.Tyson Fury hits back at Eddie Hearn’s claims Anthony Joshua is best heavyweight in world and vows to make fight happenHe said: “Another thing that could have been Francis’ downfall was he had that boxing match with Tyson Fury.”So Anthony Joshua got an opportunity to see Francis fight boxing.”What he took from the boxing match on Francis vs. Tyson? He probably took, ‘Okay, Francis doesn’t move his head.”He doesn’t really move his head. He’s not very light on his feet,’ where Tyson Fury, he’s kind of light on his feet, and Tyson’s trying to avoid the fight.”This time, Anthony Joshua got right to work right off the bat, and that’s usually not a good sign if the other opponent doesn’t respond.”Ngannou cut a devastated and forlorn figure after the loss but is adamant his journey is far from over.He told SecondsOut: “Absolutely [I still plan to box].READ MORE SUN STORIES”Right now I feel like I have an obligation to continue because it owes me now.”I think boxing owes me now and I really intend to collect.”Francis Ngannou insists he won’t be walking away from boxingCredit: REUTERS More

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      Major rule change in Jake Paul’s fight with Mike Tyson CONFIRMED with rumours of 18oz gloves and headgear squashed

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      JAKE PAUL and Mike Tyson will NOT fight with headguards on. The YouTuber-turned boxer and heavyweight icon are to collide in a controversial clash on July 20 in Texas. Jake Paul and Mike Tyson facing offCredit: @jakepaulExact rules and regulations of the mega-fight, likes rounds and whether it will be professionally sanctioned or not are yet to be released. British heavyweight Derek Chisora – who has no involvement whatsoever in the bout – made some wild claims. Chisora alleged that Paul, 27, and Tyson, 57, would wear headguards and box in huge 18oz gloves. But the baseless claims were put to bed by Paul’s business partner and Most Valuable Promotions co-founder Nakisa Bidarian. READ MORE IN BOXINGBidarian posted on Instagram: “Unequivocally there is no headgear for Paul vs Tyson. “Haters spreading fake news but it won’t stop the 10’s of millions of views.”Tyson retired in 2005 only to return in 2020 for an exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr, which ended in an eight-round draw.Meanwhile Paul is 9-1 as a boxer and suffered his only defeat to Tommy Fury, 24, in February 2023 but he has won three since.Most read in BoxingCredit: The SunCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL And he looks to put his pro record on the line when he takes on ring royalty in Iron Mike, in what will be Netflix’s first move into live boxing. The fight for the ages has come under heavy scrutiny due to the 30-year age gap with Paul’s arch rival KSI among the biggest critics. Mike Tyson looks sharp ahead of bout against Jake Paul in fresh clip posted to his InstagramBut Paul hit back on a stream with Adin Ross: “You want to know the difference between Mike Tyson and KSI? “Mike Tyson will actually fight me. So who’s the b***h now? That’s the difference, bro. ‘Oh, Mike’s this, Mike’s 57.’ “But Mike signed the contract you f***ing b***h, KSI. You can say what you want but you’re fat running around doing Sidemen YouTube videos and I’m changing the sport of boxing. “The biggest fight of the 21st century, Netflix what could anyone possibly say while you’re making Fifa reaction videos? “I’m sorry but we’re just not the same.” More

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      Anthony Joshua given fresh hope in landing Tyson Fury fight as boxing chief gives green light for all-Brit bout

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      TYSON FURY has been given the green light by the WBC to fight Anthony Joshua if he defeats Oleksandr Usyk. Fury faces Usyk in the heavyweight division’s first ever four-belt unification on May 18 but the pair are also contracted to an immediate rematch. Tyson Fury with WBC president Mauricio SulaimanCredit: ReutersAnthony Joshua reacts after knocking out Francis NgannouCredit: GettyThe two-bout series threatens to see Fury tied up for the whole year, KOing hopes for a Battle of Britain bout with AJ. But Mauricio Sulaiman – president of the WBC in which Fury is champion – would give the go-ahead to face AJ after Usyk. Sulaiman told Sky Sports: “The WBC was presented a sanction request which was to fight for the undisputed. “The WBC accepted that sanctioning and we accepted the rematch they have requested.READ MORE IN BOXING”But, if it is not anything to do with contractual or promotion, we would absolutely accept the winner to fight Joshua.”The WBC has been very much attentive to this matter. So we have completely freed the ground for the undisputed, for a rematch, and for another fight of that level.”The WBC position right now is very open to support the undisputed champion taking on the fights that the fans want to see.”Fury was ringside in Saudi Arabia to watch Joshua knock out Francis Ngannou in two rounds. Most read in BoxingCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL It was only five months earlier that the MMA superstar, 37, floored Fury only to lose a controversial split-decision. So AJ’s stunning stoppage had his promoter Eddie Hearn hailing him as the world’s best heavyweight. Tyson Fury hits back at Eddie Hearn’s claims Anthony Joshua is best heavyweight in world and vows to make fight happenBut Fury – who faces the man who twice beat Joshua in Usyk – had something to say about that as he vowed to set the super-fight up. He told BBC: “Congratulations to Joshua, but listen we all know styles make fights and Eddie Hearn’s shouting he’s the best heavyweight in the world, we know he’s not. “He’s already been beaten by Usyk twice and I’ve got to deal with that problem for him. “So after I’ve done that – twice – and if he’s still available, we’ll get it on. Get it on like Donkey Kong!”  More

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      Jake Paul’s business partner launches stinging attack on ‘hypocrite’ Eddie Hearn after promoter slammed Mike Tyson fight

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      JAKE PAUL’S business partner hit back at “hypocrite” Eddie Hearn after the boxing promoter slammed the Mike Tyson fight. YouTuber-turned boxer Paul and heavyweight icon Tyson are set to clash on July 20 in Texas despite the 30-year age gap. Eddie Hearn labelled Mike Tyson’s comeback fight against Jake Paul ‘really sad’Credit: GettyJake Paul’s business partner Nakisa Bidarian hit back at HearnCredit: GettyHearn – who promoted Katie Taylor’s super-fight against Amanda Serrano alongside Paul – was quick to talk down Tyson’s return. He told iFL TV: “I guess if you criticise it you’re a hater, aren’t you? “So I’m probably not the best person to ask because I love the sport of boxing. I find it incredibly sad, but it’s a big event, you can’t deny that. “But is he 60 yet, Mike Tyson? 58? Something like that. One of the greatest fighters that ever lived.READ MORE IN BOXING”But I’m one of a small per cent of absolute mad boxing lovers that it actually breaks my heart to see that.”Hearn was in Saudi Arabia at the time of the comments to promote Anthony Joshua’s fight with ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou.But days before AJ’s knockout win, the Matchroom Boxing chief expressed interest in Manny Pacquiao, 45, facing Conor Benn, 27. PacMan has not fought professionally since 2021 and Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions co-founder Nakisa Bidarian was quick to call out Hearn. Most read in BoxingCredit: The SunCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL He said on social media: “It’s incredibly ironic and, as usual, hypocritical of Eddie Hearn to talk negatively about another event.“Eddie was standing between Manny Pacquiao, a very small-statured 45-year-old man, and his next opponent, a 27-year-old Matchroom fighter who has had issues getting licensed in the UK to box again. It’s incredibly sad.Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson confirmed with ‘biggest fight of the 21st century’ to be shown live on Netflix “He spends more time speaking about other people’s business than he does tending his own.”Benn in 2022 failed two pre-fight drug tests before his would-be fight with Chris Eubank Jr, 34, and he has been fighting to clear his name ever since. He is currently without a British Boxing Board of Control licence after his clearance by UKAD was appealed. The BBBoC’s appeal with UKAD is ongoing with all parties believed to be awaiting a result. If UKAD refuse to overturn their initial decision, Benn will be free to box in Britain again. Meanwhile, Tyson, 57, retired in 2005 only to return in 2020 for an exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr, which ended in an eight-round draw.And Paul, 27, is 9-1 as a boxer and suffered his only defeat to Tommy Fury, 24, in February 2023 but he has won three since.The exact rules and regulations surrounding the controversial clash with Tyson are yet to be confirmed as Netflix make their first move into boxing.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut Bidarian took to social media to insist no headguards will be worn during the fight – denying rumours that had been circling. He posted: “Unequivocally there is no headgear for Paul vs Tyson. Haters spreading fake news but it won’t stop the 10’s of millions of views.” Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will not be wearing head guards More

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      Anthony Joshua’s KO over Francis Ngannou proves Tyson Fury is ‘on the decline’, says ex-world champ Carl Froch

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      CARL FROCH claimed Anthony Joshua’s knockout of Francis Ngannou was evidence Tyson Fury is “on the decline”.Ngannou was brutally knocked out by AJ in two rounds following three knockdowns and one final ruthless right hand.Francis Ngannou knocked down Tyson FuryCredit: GettyJoshua knocked out Ngannou in two roundsCredit: ReutersBut just five months earlier on his boxing debut he floored Fury – only to lose a controversial split-decision.The differing performances and results leaves ex-world super-middleweight champion Froch convinced Fury’ time at the top is up.He said: “Fury must have just been having a really bad night – or, like I think, Fury’s past his best. He’s seen better days.“I study the sport and I study the fights, and Tyson Fury used to throw 30-plus feints a round. READ MORE IN BOXING”Feint, feint. Draw his opponent in, feint. Double jab, right hand. He’s not doing the feints anymore. He’s doing four or five feints. “He’s slow on his feet. He’s been knocked down five times [in recent years]. “When you’re hitting the floor and getting hit on the chin and not throwing feints and not as busy as you used to be, that means you’re past your best and you’re on the decline and you’re on the slide.” Fury, 35, returns on May 18 in an undisputed title showdown against Oleksandr Usyk, 37, in Saudi Arabia.Most read in BoxingCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL The first ever four-belt heavyweight unification was postponed after the Gypsy King suffered a horror cut in sparring two weeks out from the boutAnd now Froch – speaking at the Boxing Writers Club – questions if the WBC champion will ever make it to the historic title bout. Tyson Fury and Paris spend £140 bargain hunting in Asda and says ‘Boris Johnson would be proud’ of his savingsHe added: “I don’t think the Usyk fight happens. “If it does, [Fury] must love the pound note, because he’s got enough money. He don’t need to fight. “If he fights Usyk, he’ll get beat – unless I’m totally wrong and Fury’s just not taking the sport seriously.“When I watched that Netflix series – he’s up and down mentally. If he takes it seriously and he fancies it and he’s happy and on a high, he trains properly. “You might see the last, best Tyson Fury. He might get in there with Usyk and be too big for him and too quick, and beat him and dominate him, and then I hope he retires.“But, one, I don’t think the fight will happen. Two, if it happens, I think – unless he rekindles the old flame – he’s going to get easily beat. I don’t think it’ll be a knockout or anything like that. READ MORE SUN STORIES”I just think it’ll be a points job, or maybe a late stoppage, because Usyk is a lot smaller than him, and a bit lighter. “But he’s growing into the weight now. But he’s an old man himself. He’s past his best.”Froch with The Sun’s Colin Hart at the Boxing Writers ClubCredit: Rex More

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      Jake Paul’s girlfriend Jutta Leerdam shows off bikini body after boxer whisks stunning speedskater off on holiday

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      JAKE PAUL whisked girlfriend Jutta Leerdam away on holiday after the speedskater’s record-breaking race. The happy couple enjoyed caviar on a private jet before arriving at their secret sunny location. Jake Paul whisked girlfriend Jutta Leerdam away on holidayCredit: Instagram @jakepaulLeerdam stuns in a pink bikini poolsideCredit: Instagram @jakepaulThe speedskater was surronded by palm treesCredit: Instagram @jakepaulLeerdam stunned in a pink bikini poolside while surrounded by palms trees. The Dutch skater is celebrating achieving a personal best 1.12.86 finish on the 1000m dash at the ISU World Skeet Skating Championship 2024 in Germany. Leerdam took home the bronze, with countrywoman Femke Kok in second and Japan’s Miho Takagi taking the gold.Paul, 27, meanwhile made the shock announcement that he will face heavyweight icon Mike Tyson, 57, on July 20 in Texas. READ MORE ON JAKE PAULBut the exact rules and regulations surrounding the controversial clash are yet to be confirmed as Netflix make their first move into boxing.Tyson retired in 2005 only to return in 2020 for an exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr, which ended in an eight-round draw.Paul is 9-1 as a boxer and suffered his only defeat to Tommy Fury, 24, in February 2023 but he has won three since.Just months after his first loss in the ring, the YouTuber-turned-boxer confirmed his new romance with Leerdam.Most read in BoxingCHELTENHAM FESTIVAL 2024: FOLLOW ALL THE ACTION WITH OUR LIVE BLOGAnd the sporty super-couple have been almost inseparable ever since.Paul is one of the highest-paid fighters in the world, banking £33MILLION alone in 2023.EXCLUSIVE: Major role Jake Paul’s stunning girlfriend is playing in his career as he gushes over ‘inspiring’ speedskaterBut more than just money, he wants to defy all odds and become a world champion in the ring.And he is leaning on the advice of six-time speedskating champ Leerdam, 25, to help him do it.Paul told SunSport in February: “It’s a game-changer and I can fully focus on what I want to do with the support from here. “She can give me mental advice and coaching, even physical performance advice and it’s just been such a game-changer. “She inspires me to be better and I’ve told her from day one like, ‘Hey, I want to be just like you, I want to be a world champion.’ “So she holds me to that standard.” Leerdam and Jake Paul have been together since AprilCredit: @juttaleerdamThe sporty power-couple are inseparableCredit: @jakepaulLeerdam has played a major role in Jake Paul’s boxing career of lateCredit: InstagramThe happy couple enjoy the high lifeCredit: Instagram More

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      Francis Ngannou predicts winner of Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury after fighting BOTH British superstars

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      FRANCIS NGANNOU has chimed in as an expert on the debate of who will win between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury. Ngannou was brutally knocked out by AJ in two rounds following three knockdowns and one final ruthless right hand. Tyson Fury controversially beat Francis Ngannou on pointsCredit: GettyJoshua knocked out Ngannou in two roundsCredit: GettyBut just five months earlier on his boxing debut he floored Fury only to lose a controversial split-decision.So the nature of the two performances and results leaves the MMA superstar siding with Joshua, 34, in the Battle of Britain.Ngannou, 37, told iFL TV: “I don’t know, I would give it to AJ for right now.” Fury, 35, returns on May 18 in an undisputed title showdown against Oleksandr Usyk, 37, in Saudi Arabia. READ MORE IN BOXINGThe first ever four-belt heavyweight unification was postponed after the Gypsy King suffered a horror cut in sparring two weeks out from the bout. And the two unbeaten champions are signed to a two-fight deal, meaning AJ faces a year wait to fight Fury. Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn pleaded with Fury to do the double over Usyk so they can get the super-fight settled. Hearn said: “You are looking at the baddest man on the planet. The No 1 heavyweight in the world.Most read in BoxingCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL “There’s a brilliant fighter down there in Tyson Fury. Please beat Oleksandr Usyk, because you will get the biggest fight of all time.”Fury hit back on BBC: “Congratulations to Joshua, but listen we all know styles make fights and Eddie Hearn’s shouting he’s the best heavyweight in the world, we know he’s not.Tyson Fury hits back at Eddie Hearn’s claims Anthony Joshua is best heavyweight in world and vows to make fight happen”He’s already been beaten by Usyk twice and I’ve got to deal with that problem for him. “So after I’ve done that – twice – and if he’s still available, we’ll get it on. Get it on like Donkey Kong!” More

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      Tyson Fury says he’s ‘spent all his money on £190,000 Lamborghini’ after banking £39m for Francis Ngannou fight

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      TYSON FURY joked he spent all his money on a Lamborghini after showing off his new motor. Fury gave his 6.9million Instagram followers an inside look into a day in the life of the Gypsy King.Tyson Fury joked he spent all his money on a Lamborghini after showing off his new motorThe Lambo costs £190,000Credit: https://www.instagram.com/tysonfuryAnd in a separate video posted to his Instagram account, the WBC champion revealed his stunning green 4×4 Lamborghini.Wife Paris asks: “What are you doing?”Fury then said: “I ain’t got no time to waste, Paris. I’m in quite a rush. Business to attend. Laters.”He then sped off out of his drive in the super-car, which appears to be a Lamborghini Urus, worth nearly £200,000.READ MORE IN BOXINGFury has a passion for fast cars with his collection including two Rolls-Royces and a Ferrari GTC4Lusso worth around £250,000.But he has always reminded fans that his easy-to-drive Passat is among the favourites on his driveway.Later on in the day, Fury went food shopping with wife Paris and was on the bargain hunt. Fury then hilariously refused to pay the premium £6.10 for Nutella spread and instead opted for Asda’s own.Most read in BoxingCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL He said: “Decisions, decisions. Do you spend £6.10 on a jar of Nutella or do you spend £1.85 on some chocolate spread? I think we’ll take this one, Paris.”The couple instead settled for Asda’s cheaper Hazelnut chocolate spread, costing £2.75 and saving them £3.35 from Nutella.Tyson Fury and Paris spend £140 bargain hunting in Asda and says ‘Boris Johnson would be proud’ of his savingsParis said: “Boris Johnson would be proud.”Fury – understood have made close to £100million in the ring – continued his saving spree after refusing to let Paris buy a box of Ferrero Rocher ice lollies for £5.He said: “Put them back! They’re a fiver for some ice lollies. I don’t think so! Five pound for some ice lollies, get them ones that are a quid.”They settled on some £1 Vimto lollies after Fury said: “Value for money.”After spending all the money on the Lambo, Paris I think we need to save some money on the shopping.”Fury returns on May 18 in an undisputed title showdown against Oleksandr Usyk, 37, in Saudi Arabia.The bout was set for February 17 until Fury suffered a cut in sparring but he has insisted the gash is healed up and training is back underway.Fury comes into it having been dropped by ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou, 37, in October before winning a controversial split-decision. He also walked away a winner at the bank after making around £39m for the crossover clash. Paris Fury with husband Tyson in Saudi ArabiaCredit: GettyREAD MORE SUN STORIES More