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      ‘Killing it’ – Boxing fans rushing to change channel as they realise who’s presenting Anthony Joshua vs Ngannou on DAZN

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      BOXING fans rushed to DAZN when they realised Kate Abdo was presenting the boxing. Abdo is joined by David Haye and Conor Benn in Saudi Arabia ahead of Anthony Joshua’s fight with Francis Ngannou. Fans rushed to DAZN when they realised Kate Abdo was presenting the boxingCredit: DAZNAbdo is joined by David Haye and Conor Benn in Saudi ArabiaCredit: DAZNThe trio are working Anthony Joshua’s fight with Francis NgannouCredit: DAZNAnd despite having to fork out £19.99, viewers were left with no complaints after it was money well spent. One said: “Kate Abdo though…”Another added: “Kate Abdo is brilliant.” One hailed: “Man, @kate_abdo stays killing it with the outfits.” READ MORE IN BOXINGJoshua returns to Saudi for his third bout in the desert while Ngannou takes to the boxing ring for only the second time.The MMA superstar floored Tyson Fury on his debut last year only to lose a controversial split-decision.But he is back under Queensberry rules and weighed in a whopping 19st 6lb compared to Joshua at 18 stone.Ngannou, 37, said: “I’ve learnt a little bit from the last fight, the last camp, and leading up to this one.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”So, I get a little bit of experience, but the mindset is still the same.”This is just my second boxing match, even though I’m taking on the two best guys in the world in boxing, it’s still my second boxing match.Paris Fury leaves jaws on the floor as she wows in black dress and gold accessories as she joins Tyson at AJ vs Ngannou”I’m going out there to prove you can be an underdog and take it.”Joshua, 34, meanwhile quipped: “I’ll deliver. I’m the postman.”Joshua facing off with NgannouCredit: Getty More

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      Inside dramatic stadium transformation for Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou mega fight as arena looks unrecognisable

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      THE STAGE is set for Anthony Joshua’s blockbuster bout with Francis Ngannou – after the arena went through a dramatic transformation. Joshua faces Ngannou at the Kingdom Arena, where Neymar’s Al Hilal play their football. The Al Hilal stadium turning into the boxing venueOrganisers got to work for the makeoverThe stage is set for the fightThe pitch turned into a ring as organisers got to work for a sensational shakeup. Saudi’s boxing powerbroker Turki Alalshikh released amazing footage of the makeover with the final results a thing of beauty.The footage shows the turf being covered up and thousands of seats being placed where the pitch would normally be.A ring is then installed in the middle and a stage set – presumably for the ring walks.READ MORE IN BOXINGJoshua returns to Saudi for his third bout in the desert while Ngannou takes to the boxing ring for only the second time. The MMA superstar floored Tyson Fury on his debut last year only to lose a controversial split-decision.But he is back under Queensberry rules and weighed in a whopping 19st 6lb compared to Joshua at 18 stone. Ngannou, 37, said: “I’ve learnt a little bit from the last fight, the last camp, and leading up to this one.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”So, I get a little bit of experience, but the mindset is still the same.”This is just my second boxing match, even though I’m taking on the two best guys in the world in boxing, it’s still my second boxing match.”I’m going out there to prove you can be an underdog and take it.”Joshua, 34, meanwhile quipped: “I’ll deliver. I’m the postman.” Francis Ngannou’s anticipated MMA return date REVEALED ahead of massive Anthony Joshua boxing fight More

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      Paris Fury leaves jaws on the floor as she wows in black dress and gold accessories as she joins Tyson at AJ vs Ngannou

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      PARIS FURY stole the spotlight from her world champion husband as the pair were spotted ringside in Saudi Arabia.The boxing world switches its focus to Riyadh tonight as Anthony Joshua faces Francis Ngannou.Paris and Tyson Fury were ringside in Saudi Arabia on FridayCredit: GettyParis looked stunning in her black dress as she cheered on the actionCredit: Sky SportsThe pair watched Roman Fury defeat Martin Svarc at the Kingdom ArenaCredit: GettyBoth Paris and Tyson had plenty of bling to accompany their outfitsCredit: Sky SportsAJ and the UFC legend, who floored Fury in October before controversially losing his first pro fight on points, main event a stacked card in the Middle East.Chinese champion Zhilei Zhang will also put his WBO interim Heavyweight title on the line against Joseph Parker – who is likely to have close pal and training partner Fury, 35, cheering him on again.However, earlier in the night the WBC heavyweight title holder and his wife were in the front row to witness another member of the Fury family in action.The pair watched his 27-year-old sibling Roman Fury coast past Martin Svarc on points to secure his fourth pro victory.READ MORE ON BOXINGAnd Fury’s other younger brother Tommy Fury, 23, was also at ringside with the Love islander star earlier calling out Conor McGregor.But despite Romeo getting his hand raised, it was the 34-year-old Paris that delivered the knockout performance.After leaving the couple’s seven children at home to make the nine hour flight on her own to reunite with Tyson, it was her who looked every inch the champion  in a stunning black dress with gold accessories.“Paris Fury is so sexy to me. The complete woman,” wrote one viewer on social media.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnother declared that she “looks incredible” while she was hailed as being “stunning” by another.Paris and Tyson had visited one of Riyadh’s coolest tourist spots – the premier entertainment zone Boulevard World – before fight night.Paris Fury shares touching pics reuniting with Tyson in Saudi Arabia… with £3k suitcase and £4k handbag in tow Paris posted several snaps from their trip and captioned it: “We had a great night @blvdworldsa went around the world in one night.“Solved the pharaoh tomb mystery in Egypt, ran the scare house of Mexico, saw King Kong climbing the Empire State Building! Great fun. Have to bring the kids next time.”Paris even posted the couple shooting shotguns in the Saudi capital before one of them in Pharaoh’s tomb.Fury will feature on DAZN alongside David Haye and Conor Benn with Kate Abdo, Ade Oladipo and Ariel Helwani hosting for AJ vs Ngannou.Ngannou appeared to get the better of Fury during a pre-fight press conference on Thursday.The Gypsy King, who is preparing to unify the heavyweight division in May by fighting Oleksandr Usyk, gatecrashed the conference by sitting in the front row and heckling his former rival.Fury claimed that he would beat the ex-UFC champion in the ring or octagon.However, Ngannou responded: “I’m going to wipe the ring with your a*** again – there was blood in the ring! READ MORE SUN STORIES“Your only chance is in the boxing ring with boxing rules, when you step out the ring you better stay five metres away because if I lose it, you’ll have a really bad time my friend.“Respect the fact boxing rules are protecting you, because you are nothing in front of me. I’ll beat you every day, twice on Sunday!” More

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      Brave Kevin Lerena comes within seconds of huge boxing shock just two days after his mum passed away

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      KEVIN LERENA blew the chance to honour his mum with a sensational underdog win just 24hrs after her death – but earned the chance to pay tribute to her courage.The 31-year-old South African, who came agonisingly close to stunning Daniel Dubois in the opening round of their 2022 bout, had Justis Huni paralyzed in the tenth and final round but refused to pounce.Kevin Lerena fought Justis Huni less than a day after the death of his motherCredit: GETTYThe interim WBC bridgerweight champion struggled against the AussieCredit: REUTERSHe came close to finishing the fight in the final roundCredit: GETTYThe courageous son, who lost his mother on Thursday around the time he was weighing in for the Riyadh show, had 90 seconds to finish the Aussie off but coasted to the bell and lost a unanimous decision.In the ring after the brave defeat, he said: “There’s no such thing as good timing when somebody dies. Emotionally, it was tough.”But you can’t take anything away from this young man. He’s a tough competitor. I hurt him in the first, the second and the tenth [rounds].”So a testament to my guts. It’s back to the drawing board.READ MORE IN BOXING”I’m still bridgerweight interim champion. I believe, obviously, that I should have finished him. “But kudos to him, he stayed up like a tough guy and a young lion.”Just thanks to everybody for the wishes. it has been challenging, but no excuses.”My performance tonight isn’t based on my mom. I came out here for my mom in her honour. So thank you very much, everybody.”Most read in BoxingBut the loss was gutting for fight fans around the world who were willing him on to win after he wrote this heartbreaking statement.He said: “Today I lost the strongest woman I have ever known.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSJustis Huni lands a nasty lead uppercut on the chin of Kevin LerenaCredit: REUTERS“My mom fought tirelessly as a single mom to raise us, and her strength and determination will forever inspire me.“Even in her final moments she fought until the very end, she fought with all her might.Did you spot the subtle change Francis Ngannou made to taunt Anthony Joshua during intense face-off?“Mom, I love you and I will carry on your warrior spirit.“Tomorrow night, I WILL FIGHT in your honour because you were a LION and you raised a LION Your fight lives on in me, and I will always carry your strength with me.“Rest peacefully in God’s kingdom, and soar with the angels and now you are finally back with Dad. I love you Mom”Lerena deserved the opener with the judges after landing the heavier punches and controlling the centre of the ring.Huni looked dangerous working around the ropes and his clever left-foot pivot was smart, if a little predictable.Lerena’s excellent first punch of the second round set the tone. A crisp left-hand jab rocked Huni’s vulnerable head back and he struggled to cope with the remaining 179 seconds.The former cruiserweight landed a brilliant long left hand and at one stage Huni’s thick legs seemed to buckle and shake.But the Aussie stoically recovered and spent the final 30 seconds trying to snatch back the round, with Lerena catching most of the shots.Huni earned the third by being far busier, it looked like Lerena took a round off to recover from the power punches he threw and energy blown in the previous two.The fourth was the closest round, both men looked keen to conserve energy for the remaining six rounds and neither wanted to risk shipping a counter punch.But Team Lerena in the blue corner kept telling their man to target Huni’s body.Huni levelled the contest up by the time the sixth had finished, his straight right hands were heavy and he liked to whip a left-hand hook on the end of it, which caught Lerena when he backed away onto the ropes in a straight line and was easy to hit.Justis Huni celebrates staying unbeaten against Kevin LerenaCredit: GETTYThe white tape around Lerena’s gold gloves was pink with blood by the seventh, thanks to a cut that had opened over his peppered nose.But he still landed the cleaner and crisper shots, though Huni’s hands always looked heavier.Lerena overcommitted to a round-eight combination and was whacked with a horrible right hand that splashed more blood across his face.It was the first time he looked hurt in the 10-rounder and swayed the close bout in Huni’s favour.By round nine, the stone muscle difference in Huni’s favour was beginning to show.Lerena’s best shots were bouncing off his breeze-block head and the fire he returned was malicious.The final round – with everything to fight for – was bizarre.Lerena knocked all the sense out of Huni with a brilliant combination and the Queensland man froze.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut baffling Lerena refused to finish him, his prey was paralyzed but he repeatedly rejected the chance to go for the kill.The judges scored it 96-94, 96-94 and 98-92 to Huni, which was mostly fair apart from Howard Foster’s trademark far-too-wide blunder. More

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      Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou undercard fight stopped after Brit suffers horror eye injury

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      MARK CHAMBERLAIN continued his rapid rise up the lightweight ranks with a 15th win that left brave Gavin Gwynne with one horrid eye injury.The 25-year-old Portsmouth southpaw inflicted the wound with one of the very first punches of the Saudi Arabia bout and the tough Welshman never recovered.Gavin Gwynne suffered a nasty-looking eye injuryHis cutman did his best to reduce the swellingGwynne suffered the injury in the first roundHis team threw in the towel in the fifth roundAnd after a handful of checks on the peppered peeper, common sense finally prevailed and the brave 33-year-old was pulled out of the fire in round five.Gwynne’s right eye didn’t last the opening round after a barrage of the Pompey beanpole’s long and rasping shots left it a swollen and bloody mess.Chamberlain and his long limbs were ruthless from distance and clubbing up close with uppercuts.Referee Howard Foster inspected Gwynn’s eye before he gave Chamberlain another three minutes to ping it from all angles and gave the timekeeper the nod to carry on.READ MORE IN BOXINGGwynne was beyond brave to see out the second too, his cutman had to work wonders to keep him in the contest after more punishment.Before the third started, Foster called the ringside doctor up to the apron for a second opinion and he too permitted the one-sided show to go on.But it was clear to everyone in the Kingdom Arena that Gwynne was boxing with half his sight and destined to lose.And thankfully in round five – with their man pinned on the ropes and taking a pounding – Gwynne’s team threw in the towel.Most read in BoxingGwynne’s right eye sustained significant damageCredit: GettyMark Chamberlain celebrates his victoryCredit: GettyCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL Hapless Foster missed the white flag of surrender for long enough to Chamberlain to land a few more unanswered blows.Until cries of “towel, towel” helped the blundering official to stop the onslaught.Inside dramatic stadium transformation as arena looks unrecognisable for Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou mega fight More

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      Sky Sports forced to apologise during Huni vs Lerena fight on undercard of Joshua against Ngannou

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      SKY SPORTS were forced to apologise live on air after a member of Kevin Lerena’s team was heard swearing.Emotions were high towards the end of Lerena’s fight with Justis Huni.A member of Kevin Lerena’s, left, team swore live on airJustis Huni won the contest after surviving a scare in the final roundCredit: GettyAnd after round nine out of ten a member of his team was heard dishing out X-rated encouragement as Lerena went in search of an upset.Someone in his corner was heard swearing as the intensity of the fight ramped up, leading broadcaster Sky Sports to issue an apology.The commentator said: “We apologise if any language offended there.”Lerena was riled up by whatever was said and took the fight to his opponent in the final round.READ MORE IN BOXINGHe rocked Huni with an incredible combination to leave the Aussie on wobbly legs.But he failed to capitalise and did not move in for the kill, with Huni surviving to the final bell.Huni was awarded the win via split decision as Lerena accepted he missed a brilliant opportunity to win the contest.He thanked fans for their support after an incredibly difficult week in which his mother passed away.Most read in BoxingCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL Lerena said: “Emotionally it was tough, but you can’t take credit away from this young man.”He’s a tough competitor. I had him hurt in the first, the second, and the tenth so testament to my guts but back to the drawing board.Francis Ngannou’s family arrive in Cameroonian colours for Knockout Chaos fight with Anthony Joshua”I had him hurt I should have finished him but kudos to him he stayed uyp like a lion. Thanks everyone for the wishes it has been challenges but no excuses.”My performance tonight isn’t based on the loss of my mum, I came out here tonight in her honour so thank you everybody.” More

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      Anna Woolhouse hailed ‘a knockout’ and ‘absolutely gorgeous’ by fans as boxing presenter hosts Joshua vs Ngannou

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      BOXING fans were left in awe of Anna Whoolhouse as she stunned during Sky Sports’ latest boxing extravaganza.The veteran presenter was part of Sky’s broadcast team for Anthony Joshua’s crossover clash with Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia on Friday night.Anna Woolhouse stunned during Sky’s coverage of Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou in a black outfitCredit: INSTAGRAM@WOOLYANNA1The 40-year-old’s legion of Instagram fans were blown away by her outfitCredit: INSTAGRAM@WOOLYANNA1Woolhouse is the face of Sky Sports boxingCredit: INSTAGRAM@WOOLYANNA1Woolhouse donned a chic all-black outfit for her broadcasting duties, wearing an oversized suit jacket with a dress, see-through tights and black high heels.And the 40-year-old completed the look with black glasses.Woolhouse gave her legion of Instagram followers a glimpse of her outfit for the night before stepping on camera.She shared three snaps of her outfit with the accompanying caption, saying: “Knockout Chaos Incoming.”READ MORE IN BOXINGScores of her followers commented on the post, with one saying: “Definitely top of the bill Anna. Amazing.”Another said: “Stylish as ever.”And another said: “Gorgeous.”One remarked: “[A] knockout indeed.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSANTHONY JOSHUA VS FRANCIS NGANNOU: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE CROSSOVER BOUTAnother chimed in: “Absolutely stunning.”When she’s not presenting fights or the darts, fitness fanatic Woolhouse can be found in the gym.Boxing presenter Anna Woolhouse stuns in bold outfit as fans say she looks ‘sexy as hell’Woolhouse regularly shares videos and photos of her gruelling training sessions on Instagram, with her fans hailing her as an inspiration.But she’s had to deal with her fair share of trolls throughout her career, telling The Independent in 2018: “Working in this industry I think you do have to have a pretty thick skin.”But we are all human at the end of the day and sometimes it is hard to ignore very personal and nasty things that are said or written about you.“In the last 48 hours, I have received some awful comments regarding the way I look, being a woman in the industry and about my family which have been hard to ignore, so I decided to highlight this by publicly publishing the messages.“It really is sickening to think that people are able to hide behind their keyboards and say such hurtful, vile things without any consequences and I feel strongly this needs to change.“Social media is an amazing tool and, when it is used correctly, has so many positive benefits.READ MORE SUN STORIES”But, as with most things in life there is always a small percentage of people who try to ruin it. “But hopefully conversation makes change.”Anna Woolhouse is a fitness fanatic who likes to keep in tip-top shapeCredit: instagram @woolyanna1 More

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      Tyson Fury claims Francis Ngannou ‘didn’t fight Tyson Fury’ in bizarre rant as he says he wanted to ‘cancel second show’

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      TYSON FURY claimed he did not start a brawl with Francis Ngannou as he feared KOing another Saudi Arabia super-fight. Fury was forced to pull out of his February 17 undisputed title decider with Oleksandr Usyk after suffering a cut in sparring. Tyson Fury opened up on his row with Francis NgannouCredit: BoxNationIt was only in October that he was floored by Ngannou and deemed fortunate to walk away with a split-decision victory.So there is no love lost between the rivals when they reunited ahead of Ngannou’s fight with Anthony Joshua. The MMA superstar and Fury even got into a verbal altercation at Saudi boxing broker Turki Alalshikh’s house. And the Gypsy King insisted only the threat of cancelling another blockbuster bout stopped him from throwing hands at Ngannou. READ MORE IN BOXINGFury told BoxNation: “Let me tell you something straight from the heart, if I never had as much respect as I do for Turki Alalshikh, I would have got up and punched his c*** right in for him. “But I didn’t want to cancel another show for Turki. I’ve already cancelled one with a cut eye. “If I had got up and set about him at the press conference, there would have been another show cancelled.” Fury, 35, escaped Riyadh last year with his reputation and unbeaten record just about intact after Ngannou, 37, took him the distance. Most read in BoxingANTHONY JOSHUA VS FRANCIS NGANNOU: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE CROSSOVER BOUTAnd he offered a bizarre analogy when explaining why he cannot truly rate Ngannou’s boxing skills.Fury said: “I can’t tell you how good or bad Ngannou is because he never fought Tyson Fury on the night and I can’t honestly tell you how good or bad he is. Tyson Fury leaks ‘ungrateful f—er’ Francis Ngannou’s fight purse that was SIX times his whole UFC career earnings-“The one thing I can tell you is that he’s a tough old boy because he took some thunderous punches about the head. “But apart from that, the one thing I can tell you though is that he doesn’t have much boxing ability because he can’t follow up on a punch. “Hence when he hit me with a shot to the side of the head and dropped me he couldn’t land another worthwhile punch.” More