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    Joe Joyce vs Derek Chisora: EXACT ring-walk time, stream, TV channel and full undercard for heavyweight clash TONIGHT

    DEREK CHISORA beat Joe Joyce on points after a brilliant fight of the year contender at the O2 Arena.The match was billed as a crossroads bout with both men in desperate need of a win – and at 40 and 38, respectively, Chisora and Joyce could very well face calls to retire if they lose.In a brutal and bloody battle, Chisora came out on top – FLOORING Joyce in the ninth – in a brilliant win.Usyk sings ‘Sweet Caroline’ in O2Oleksandr Usyk fancied a Derek Chisora victory tonight and he predicted well.When asked about his fight against Tyson Fury later this year, he seemed unphased with the prospect.The Ukrainian then led the crowd in singing immediately after.Copy linkCopiedChisora gets huge win in LondonMany questioned whether at 40-years-old Derek Chisora should still be fighting.To go 12 rounds and still have the energy in the locker to land so many big shots just showed the passion of the man.It was a great fight and a victory that Chisora fully deserved.Copy linkCopiedDel Boy answers critics at the O2Derek Chisora put in a mammoth performance to beat Joe Joyce this evening in the main event.Speaking with TNT Sports after the fight, he said:I had to dig deep, Joe was a good fighter, I knew I would drop him with one. Frank Warren, come up here. This is the man I wanted to work with to retire. This is not my last fight, I got two more fights left.Derek ChisoraCopy linkCopiedDerek Chisora wins by unanimous decisionCopy linkCopiedJoe Joyce vs Derek Chisora (Round 10)Joyce knows he has three minutes to win this fight.Chisora seems to be running on empty now and is looking to get into the clinch to see the round out.Joyce’s career hangs in the balance here, he needs to put Chisora down before the end of this round.Chisora then lands a series of big right hands and it seems Joyce is the one struggling.The bell sounds and this is some performance from Chisora.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedJoe Joyce vs Derek Chisora (Round 9)Joyce is starting to land punches that seem to be hurting Chisora.As he is against the ropes Chisora throws a sweeping right hand trying to land the haymaker punch.This is a big chance for Joyce now with Chisora physically spent it seems.Then Chisora lands a big right and sends Joyce to the canvas and he is given a stnading eight count.Joyce then puts the pressure on again and it almost seems like Chisora is the man who was just knocked down.Crazy fight.Copy linkCopiedJoe Joyce vs Derek Chisora (Round 8)Joyce really isn’t doing enough to turn the tide in this fight.You have to wonder whether Joyce think the card looks completely different.Unless he starts landing some big punches that do some damage, he is going to need a knockout to win this fight.Joyce seems to have Chisora in trouble, landing some big hits as the ropes holds him up.The bell comes to save Chisora but that was a big chance for Joe Joyce.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedJoe Joyce vs Derek Chisora (Round 7)Joyce never seems to have a guard and it allows Chisora to keep on landing right hooks.They are not rocking Joyce at all but they are costing him when it comes to the judges’ scorecard.Both fighters are starting to look a little laboured now.Chisora keeps throwing big right hands, looking for that punch to stop the fight.Credit where it is due, Joyce is absorbing them well.Copy linkCopiedJoe Joyce vs Derek Chisora (Round 6)Chisora walks onto a punch from Joyce and you can see it hurt him.Joyce tries to get a load of punches off with Chisora on the ropes.He manages to dodge and weave most of them and regathers his energy.So far the pundits have Chisora leading on the scorecard.Chisora is landing some big right hands again but Joyce is just taking them.Copy linkCopiedJoe Joyce vs Derek Chisora (Round 5)Joyce keeps Chisora at bay early on, not letting him get any big shots in.As the round opens up and the boxers get closer, the pair exchange some big punches.Chisora walks onto an uppercut from Joyce and looks to reply with a big upward punch,The crowd are loving every punch that Chisora lands at the moment.Joyce catches him after the bell and apologises.Copy linkCopiedJoe Joyce vs Derek Chisora (Round 4)Joyce lands a big shot to the head which seems to rock Chisora.He takes a moment on the ropes to gather himself before launching into his own attack.Chisora catches Joyce with a number of big punches which the crowd love.Already in round four, Chisora seems to be feeling the pace.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedJoe Joyce vs Derek Chisora (Round 3)Chisora dodges and ducks the punches from Joyce.Both fighters keep landing the punches, with Chisora having hit the chin of Joyce on many occasions.Joyce can take a punch, that you cannot deny, but he has to remember what happened in the Zhang fight.Neither boxer has quick hands but there is power behind the punches.Copy linkCopiedJoe Joyce vs Derek Chisora (Round 2)Both fighters land some big punches early in the round.This is turning into a real slugfest between the pair.Chisora is landing some big punches but Joyce is absorbing them.When Joyce lands his Chisora seems to feel them more.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedJoe Joyce vs Derek Chisora (Round 1)Chisora comes out of his corner and goes on the offensive.He get some bodyshots in and an overhand punch to the head.Joyce is looking to counter attack but is also drawing Chisora into the clinch, looking to wear him down early on.Derek Chisora lands a big left and right towards the end of the round.Joe Joyce then lands a couple of counter punches that seem to have his opponent in trouble but he recovers.Good first round there.Copy linkCopiedJoe Joyce vs Derek ChisoraNow for the main event of the evening.Joyce looks focussed as he heads to the ring.Chisora walks out to ‘Hotel California’ and looks ready for war with a union jack masked across his face.Copy linkCopiedGarner with impressive defence of beltThis fight was always going to be fiery one with these two having some needle with each other.Garner brought his game and although Sharp put in an impressive display, there was no doubting the winner.Ryan Garner showed why he holds that belt tonight.Copy linkCopiedRyan Garner wins by unanimous decisionCopy linkCopiedRyan Garner vs Archie Sharp (Round 10)The pundits have Garner winning this convincingly on the card.Obviously the judges may think differently.We are into the final round and if he is to stand any chance of winning, Archie Sharp has to have a big round.Ryan Garner has not changed his approach for the entire fight and he continues to look to get inside and land big shots.The final bell sounds and Garner celebrates feeling he has done enough for the win but so does Sharp.Copy linkCopiedRyan Garner vs Archie Sharp (Round 9)Both fighters are giving it their all still.You have to give credit where it is due, this pair have gone for it from the first round to the last.The one telling factor is that when they go toe-to-toe, Garner seems to be landing the bigger hits.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedRyan Garner vs Archie Sharp (Round 8)Archie Sharp is really coming back into this fight now.It is almost as if his game plan all along was to keep something in the tank to go on the front foot in the latter rounds.Garner lands some big body shots and a hook to the head late on in the round.Copy linkCopiedRyan Garner vs Archie Sharp (Round 7)Sharp starts the round quick on his feet and landing some good shots.He seems to tire then and that allows Garner to go on the offensive.Archie Sharp has done well to find that second wind as he seemed in real trouble at one stage.The pair exchange blows for the remainder of the round and this could be a tough one to call.Copy linkCopiedRyan Garner vs Archie Sharp (Round 6)Garner continues to land some good head shots and seems to have Sharp in some serious trouble.He gets him on the ropes and it looks like he just needs to put that finishing touch to the fight.Sharp does well to withstand it and lands a great body shot but Garner replies in kind.There is still a lot of head contact between the pair in the clinch.Copy linkCopiedRyan Garner vs Archie Sharp (Round 5)Sharp is trying to work the body of his opponent.Garner is landing the bigger punches so far in the fight, mainly to areas that will hurt Sharp.He seems to be trying to hold on more now, possibly feeling the barrage he having to withstand. Credit: PACopy linkCopiedRyan Garner vs Archie Sharp (Round 4)Garner is starting to work the cut above Sharp’s eye.It is pouring with blood down his face now.At some point that is going to affect his field of vision unless his cut man can patch it up.As the round ends, they have a bit of afters between the pair.It is evident that Sharp now has two cuts to the eye, one is particularly deep.Copy linkCopiedSpectator looking for Reform in ringNigel Farage has been spotted ringside at the event tonight.He seems to be enjoying the action so far.We have not seen him in Derek Chisora’s dressing room giving any sort of pep talk just yet.Credit: PACopy linkCopied More

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    Jake Paul reveals stunning three-fight plan including Tommy Fury rematch before shock cruiserweight WORLD TITLE shot

    JAKE PAUL has a rematch with Tommy Fury and a cruiserweight world title shot in his lofty boxing ambitions.The YouTuber-turned-prizefighter moved to 10-1 after victory over ex-UFC star and bare-knuckle boxer Mike Perry. Jake Paul beat Mike Perry and has already set his sights on a juicy rematchCredit: Esther Lin/MVP

    Tommy Fury has been called out to a rematch by Jake PaulCredit: AlamyAnd the two agreed to rematch in the MMA cage – but only after Paul sets his sights on Mike Tyson, UFC champ Alex Pereira and Fury. He said on his podcast: “I want Tyson, I want Alex Pereira, want Tommy Fury rematch and then I want to go for the cruiserweight belt. “But somewhere in there definitely MMA would be f***ing fun. I just need six months I think to do a proper camp.” Paul, 27, was initially due to face Tyson, 58, on July 20 but the boxing icon pulled out amid a health precaution. READ MORE IN BOXINGPerry, 32, instead stepped in and Paul’s controversial clash with Tyson has since been rescheduled to November 15. After defeating Paul in six rounds after three knockdowns, he called out UFC light-heavyweight champ Pereira, 37. The Brazilian ex-kickboxer posted on social media that he was considering a boxing switch after being encouraged by Anthony Joshua, 34. Fury, 25, meanwhile is the only to have beaten Paul, via split-decision in their February 2023 celebrity grudge match in Saudi Arabia. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe then beat Paul’s arch rival KSI, 31, in a disputed six-round decision in October but has not returned since after having hand surgery. American Paul will fly out to Paris to support the USA Olympic boxing team before starting preparations for his fight against Iron Mike Tyson. Jake Paul is going to Paris Olympics after bursting onto boxing scene with just one defeat on pro record More

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    Giant 18 stone heavyweight Zhilei Zhang ready to fight Jake Paul as fans fear he would ‘create second Big Bang’

    HEAVYWEIGHT superstar Zhilei Zhang has revealed he is up for a fight with Jake Paul.Zhang, 41, weighs over 18 stone and has beaten top fighters including Deontay Wilder, Joe Joyce and Filip Hrgovic.Zhilei Zhang has said he is up for a fight with Jake PaulCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunFans are concerned that Paul would be hurt if the pair took to the ringCredit: GettyPaul, who is still relatively new to professional boxing, weighs in some FOUR STONE lighter than the Chinese hitter.But as the internet sensation’s reputation continues to grow, Zhang has thrown his hat into the ring as a potential future opponent.Speaking to Razed, Zhang said: “I would try it [fighting Jake Paul] why not? If the opportunity presents itself then I will.”I look at Jake Paul from this perspective. I believe that he came out of the influencer background as a boxer.READ MORE IN BOXING”But since he started boxing, he has become dedicated and trains with all the blood, sweat, and tears. He’s been through it.”Paul has taken on a number of crossover fights with wins over UFC icons Nate Diaz and Anderson Silva now on his record.But the 27-year-old does have one loss on his 10-1 career record, a split decision at the hands of out-and-out Tommy Fury.A bout with Zhang would be punching above his weight in more than one way and boxing fans have expressed their concern with what could happen to Paul should a fight ever go ahead.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSOne wrote on social media: “Zhilei Zhang would create a second Big Bang except this one wouldn’t be just a theory.”While another added: “He’d knock him out the ring!”Jake Paul calls out Mike Tyson and UFC champion Alex Pereira after KOing Mike PerryA third commented: “Jake lost against Tommy Fury. Zhang would seriously seriously hurt him, he’s never taking this fight lol.”And a fourth posted: “Jake Paul only fights people a lot smaller than him, amateurs or ex MMA fighters… he would never fight Zhang in a million years.”Paul’s latest fight came last week when he beat UFC star Mike Perry in the ring, knocking him down three times in the process.But before any kind of fight with Zhang could be lined up, Paul has a huge face off with Mike Tyson to come.The pair were originally supposed to fight this month, before Tyson pulled out with a medical emergency – leading Perry to step in as his replacement.But the two fighters will now lock horns on November 15, with the fight being broadcast live on Netflix.Zhang’s most recent fight was a victory too with the southpaw getting the better of Wilder in Saudi Arabia last month.Jake Paul battered Mike Perry in the ring last weekCredit: Getty More

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    Watch crazy moment fighters pummel each other inside phone box in bizarre sport

    A RUSSIAN MMA promotion has introduced a bizarre new sport involving a phone booth.Footage of a recent bout shows two fighters inside a traditional red phone booth as they square up.A Russian MMA promotion has launched phone booth fighting as a bizarre new sportFighters pummelled each other during a frantic brawl in the tight boothThe pair can be seen frantically throwing punches in the tight space as the fight starts.Punches continue to be swung across the phone booth before one of the competitors slumps to the floor.An official immediately steps in to stop the fight by reaching through the window.The referee can be seen checking on the fighter after ending the bout before helping them to their feet and out of the phone booth.READ MORE IN BOXINGIt is the latest instance of a bizarre twist on combat sports following a crazy 2v2 brawl earlier this year.The fight went viral on social media after fans were left stunned as four mixed-martial artists faced off inside the octagon.All four fighters squared up for a single 10-minute round as part of the Dogfight Wild Tournament 2nd Impact in Spain back in February.The event also included a 3v1 contest as well as a No Rules bout in addition to the 2v2 brawl.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSeveral MMA and boxing promotions have also held 2v1 fights so far in 2024.Former World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall pulled off a powerbomb and right hook combination to knockout one of his opponents back in June.Watch ‘insane’ 2v2 MMA brawl as two sets of fighters batter each other and fans ask ‘how is this real?’The retired strongman took on TikTok twins Jamil and Jamel Neffati on his MMA debut.Meanwhile, YouTube star KSI is set to make his return to the boxing ring in a 2v1 bout in Dublin next month. More

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    Derek Chisora’s nephew, 22, won’t let tragedy stop him making boxing debut alongside uncle on Joe Joyce undercard

    DEREK CHISORA and his nephew witnessed British boxing’s latest tragedy from ringside but will still fight together on Saturday night. In May, at the Harrow leisure centre, 29-year-old Sherif Lawal lost his life after suffering a brutal knockout in his professional debut.Derek Chisora has been in brilliant and bloody battles to secure better lives for his little girlsCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunSherif Lawal sadly died after losing his professional boxing debut in Harrow, LondonCredit: Philip SharkeyHampstead warhorse Chisora, 40, was ringside with 22-year-old Jermaine Dhliwayo when the tragedy struck, as the prospect and Lawal shared their St Pancras amateur gym.And on Saturday night Dhliwayo – an electrical apprentice – will make his own professional bow after a frank talk with his uncle, a no-nonsense veteran of 47 punishing pro fights.“I haven’t talked to him about it,” Chisora tried to tell SunSport ahead of his Saturday shootout with Joe Joyce. “I am nobody’s therapist!“I went to the hospital and I spoke to the British Boxing Board of Control, I went to visit the boy’s family and spoke to his mother.Read more in Boxing“I spoke to my nephew about it briefly, I asked him if he still wanted to fight, after seeing that.“He said he did so I told him ‘cool, go and do your thing’.“Formula 1 drivers go 200mph, they crash and they blow up.“We just love the game, it’s hard but we love it. I won’t lie to you, we love the game.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnyone who loves the game will love Chisora, he has taken on almost every dangerous giant of his era.After foreign robberies against the likes of Robert Helenius and Kubrat Pulev – and violent stoppage losses against David Haye, Dillian Whyte and Tyson Fury – fight fans are rightfully worried about the fearless veteran.Moment Derek Chisora HEADBUTTS Deliveroo rider as row erupts outside restaurantThe Zimbabwe-born wildman – who used to kiss, slap, spit on and throw tables at rivals – is now a dedicated father of two daughters.And we are all starting to fear for his health and safety, especially in later life when he should be enjoying his retirement with Angelina and Harare.But the showman – who has bravely taken world champions Vitali Klitschko and Fury the distance in valiant losses – tells us NOT to worry about the price he has paid but more the lifestyle he has earned for his family.“Do not worry about me,” he said in an emotional chat. “Nobody anywhere needs to worry about me.“I am the last person in the world anyone needs to worry about.“Trust me, I am fine.“I know what I am doing, I know what I have done, I know where I will end up.“I prefer to keep my eye on everyone else.“I have put my girls through private schools, I have given them the best lives I could have wished for.”And what else is there to do after boxing? “You see all the great guys who finish boxing – maybe a bit too early – they end up depressed and they try to heal their depression with drink and drugs. “You have to be ready to walk away, you have to have a plan for afterwards and I am not ready yet. When I am ready you will know it.”Deliveroo headbuttChisora hit the headlines two weeks out from his Joyce battle for appearing to headbutt a Deliveroo driver in the street after an argument.Footage shared on social media suggests he acted in self defence after the fast-food rider threw the first punches.And SunSport understands Del Boy was angered that the electric bike was trying to zoom past children and pet dogs enjoying lunch on a narrow pedestrianised walkway.It was a rare reminder of his old days as the bad boy of British boxing and he insists having two little girls – who witnessed the fracas – to provide for and protect has helped to tame him.He explained: “I try to behave very well around my daughters at home, so they learn to behave that way outside of the home.“My daughters have grown up to become very kind, really kind. But they are vicious as well!”They have taken their kindness from their mum, they’re understanding and sharing and very calm. “They don’t have any violence in their lives. They are very good girls.“Having girls made me softer. But the beast in me is still there, when that switch goes, it goes.”Last danceChisora claims he will hang up his gloves after his 50th bout. After Joyce there will be a final trip to Manchester and his last dance will hopefully be back in Zimbabwe.It’s probably a few fights too late for Chisora to go out on a high but he will be sorely missed after giving everything to the sport.And despite his occasional madness, controversial comments, Nigel Farage friendship and trademark red MAGA hat, Chisora doesn’t seem to be leaving the hurt business with a single serious enemy.“I love everybody,” he said sincerely. “We are all somebody’s son. I don’t need aggro with anyone.READ MORE SUN STORIES“After a fight we go to see each other, we hug, we meet our families and that’s it.“Everyone is my friend, I have no beef with anybody. But, when it is fight time, I go.”Veteran fighter Chisora had an altercation with a fast food courier in HamsteadCredit: YouTube/CityBanterDel Boy struck up an unlikely friendship with politician Nigel FarageCredit: ReutersChisora also likes to wear a bright red hat with Donald Trump’s favourite mantra on the front More

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    Derek Chisora snubs Fury, Usyk and Klitschko as he names journeyman with three KOs as hardest puncher he’s faced

    DEREK CHISORA has named a heavyweight journeyman with 24 DEFEATS as the hardest puncher he has ever faced.Veteran Chisora, 40, is preparing for his 48th professional bout on Saturday night when he takes on British rival Joe Joyce at the O2.Derek Chisora has fought most of the best heavyweights in his eraCredit: PAChisora has named journeyman Paul Butlin as the hardest puncher he has facedCredit: RexThe Finchley-born fighter has never shied away from any opponent during his career, taking on almost all of the top names across different generations.They have included Tyson Fury three times, Vitali Klitschko, David Haye, Kubrat Pulev twice, Dillian Whyte twice, Carlos Takam, Oleksandr Usyk and Joseph Parker twice.Yet he did not name any of those when quizzed on the biggest puncher he has ever been in the ring with.That accolade goes to retired fighter Paul Butlin, 48, who hung up his gloves in 2016 with a record of 16 wins, 24 losses and one draw.READ MORE ON DEREK CHISORAChisora fought him back in January 2008 in his fourth pro fight and claimed a points victory over four rounds.Yet he now recounts the bout with Butlin, who stopped just four men during his career, as a rather harrowing one.Speaking to talkSPORT, Chisora said: “You remember this guy, Paul Butlin?”He hit me so hard I thought the referee needed to check his gloves.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I will never forget when he went boom, boom and I’m like ‘God man, somebody needs to check this guy’s gloves’.”I went back to the corner and Don [Charles] [Chisora’s former trainer] told me you need to move, you can’t stand there.Inside Tyson Fury’s Morecambe mansion”The guy was strong and he hit me with a body shot and I was like ‘Nah, I need to box this guy’.”Chisora has insisted he will fight twice more after the Joyce clash as he looks to reach 50 pro bouts.That is despite many in boxing urging him to stop as he has been in countless brutal match-ups during his career.He has won just two of his last six fights, but did have his hand raised last time out in a unanimous decision victory over Gerald Washington back in August.Inside the Gypsy King’s royal courtTYSON FURY is one of the biggest characters in sport. More

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    Apollonia Llewellyn shows off major underboob as fans fall in love with ‘sexy and stunning’ boxing ring girl

    BOXING ring girl Apollonia Llewellyn has stunned fans by showing off her underboob in a revealing blue dress.Also known as “Barbi”, the glamorous influencer does not hold back when it comes to sharing photos and videos on social media.Apollonia LlewellynCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia LlewellynCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia’s online presence has seen her attract almost 600,000 followers on Instagram.And her latest set of images saw her posing in front of the London skyline in an eye-catching blue and black dress.Reacting to the snaps, one fan said: “Absolutely beautiful ❤️🔥.”While another added: “So sexy and stunning 😍😍😍😍.”READ MORE ON APOLLONIAA third simply replied: “OBSESSED.”And a fourth responded: “Looking absolutely gorgeous and stunningly beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️.”As of last year, Apollonia has been dating non-league footballer Jai Rowe.The 22-year-old, who previously played in the Football League for Scunthorpe United, now lines up for National League North club Boston United.Most read in BoxingThe pair enjoyed a Christmas break together to New York, with Apollonia sharing several photos from their trip to the Big Apple.But it is the Oakwell Stadium where Apollonia’s heart really lies.Apollonia Llewellyn dubbed ‘the hottest woman on earth’ as she shares series of busty snaps from incredible holiday Back in May, she was spotted cheering on Barnsley in their play-off semi-final against Bolton.The 24-year-old first shot to prominence working as a ring girl on a Misfits Boxing show.But now she is making waves as an influencer – although she did risk an Instagram ban by wearing a tiny white top during a trip to New York last year.Inside Apollonia’s glamorous life as influencer, ring girl and model …Apollonia burst out of this tiny silver bikini as she drank her ‘morning juice’Credit: INSTAGRAMConor McGregor was among 8,000 fans who enjoyed this see-through lacy outfitCredit: INSTAGRAMThousands of Apollonia’s fans enjoyed the view on the ring girl’s holiday to New YorkCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia braved the snow in the Lake DistrictCredit: InstagramApollonia really enjoyed this bowl of pasta on her summer holiday to SantoriniCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia invited fans to ‘sit and stare’ at this picture, and thousands took her up on the invitationCredit: INSTAGRAMFans were worried Apollonia’s top had shrunk in the wash as she enjoyed this hearty breakfastCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia’s followers were in awe of the stunner’s new hairdo as she wowed in a tiny yellow bikiniCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia sent a cheeky message to her fans as she posed in this glamorous see-through numberCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia told fans ‘no caption needed’ as she squeezed into this skin-tight see-through playsuitCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia revealed he ‘idea of happiness’ is being ‘wind swept on the beach’ with this busty snapCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia left very little to the imagination as she ‘brightened fans’ Mondays’ in a skimpy wet T-shirtCredit: 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 over 570,000 Instagram followersCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynShe has turned down a staggering £100,000 to pose nude beforeCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynThe model insisted she isn’t money-orientedCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynApollonia shows off her jet setting lifestyle onlineCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynShe also holidayed in New YorkCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynApollonia is no stranger to a bikini pictureCredit: INSTAGRAM @apolloniallewellynShe has built a huge following on social mediaCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynApollonia works as a model alongside her social fameCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn More

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    Derek Chisora, 40, is one of boxing’s most likeable men with stunning CV, but I really hope he ‘does a Joe Biden’

    DEREK CHISORA, at the age of 40, perhaps would have been much wiser if he had done a Joe Biden a couple of years ago and quit the heavyweight race.The perfect time would have been immediately after Tyson Fury had given him a terrible ten-round belting in 2022.Gutsy Derek Chisora has fought almost every present-day boxing icon there is to fightCredit: PABut SunSport’s Colin Hart claims he should have retired after his loss to Tyson FuryCredit: ReutersJoe Joyce is the 40-year-old’s next opponentCredit: PAIt was another brutal defeat, one of 13 for Chisora in his riotous 17-year, 47-fight career.He has endured a total of 135 torrid rounds against a mob of savage punchers.They include Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko, Fury (twice), Joseph Parker (twice), Kubrat Pulev (twice), David Haye and Oleksandr Usyk.Zimbabwe-born Chisora has been one of the most successful, courageous and colourful characters to have graced British rings.READ MORE IN BOXINGHe has won British, Commonwealth and European titles and been a two-time world championship challenger.When I told Chisora he should think seriously about hanging up his gloves, he said he would think about it.It must have been a fleeting thought because Del Boy is still at it.And, no doubt to the delight of his huge ringside following — who don’t take the punches — he tangles with Joe Joyce at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSDerek said: “I listen to nobody — I’m my own boss. I make my own decisions and I do what I want to do.“I only care to bring enjoyment to those hard-working people in this beautiful nation of ours.”Jarrell Miller flips off AJ’s friend Derek Chisora after media workout in Riyadh as AJ feud continuesChisora is an enigma and a maverick, and the fans love him.He is a one-man soap opera, never far from chaos and controversy.Chisora has received a suspended sentence for assaulting a girlfriend and bitten an opponent.He slapped Vitali Klitschko’s face at their weigh-in in Munich and was arrested by German police for brawling with Haye after the fight.He was also banned for throwing a table at Dillian Whyte before their bout.Only last week he took his two daughters to lunch in Hampstead — and head-butted a motorbike delivery rider who was insane enough to attack him after a row outside the restaurant.If this makes Chisora sound like an ogre, nothing could be further from the truth.This religious, devoted father is liked by everyone who meets him.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe has fully earned the rapturous ovation he’s bound to receive when he makes his ring walk.But I sincerely hope that, win, lose or draw against Joyce, he has the sense to make it his last. More