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      Fight cancelled after boxer weighs 15 POUNDS over the limit and fans joke his ‘hardest opponent was cookies’

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      BOXING protege Curmel Moton saw his bout against Bryan Mercado cancelled after a MASSIVE weight miss on Friday.Moton, who is represented by boxing legend Floyd Mayweather, missed weight by a whopping 15 POUNDS.Curmel Moton saw his bout with Bryan Mercado cancelled after a huge weight missCredit: GettyMoton weighed in 15 pounds over the 133 pound target weightCredit: YouTube / DontaesBoxingNationThe 18-year-old boasts a 6-0 record since turning pro last September on the Canelo Alvarez vs Jermell Charlo undercard, but was unable to extend that run of form this weekend.The Utah born teen was supposed to face Mercado at 133 pounds in New Jersey but ended up tipping the scales at some 148.7 pounds instead.His sensational miss was greeted with audible gasps and confused murmurs at the weigh-in as one of the biggest weight misses in boxing history.Naturally, Moton was taken off the card for tonight’s fight given the huge discrepancy in weights. READ MORE IN SPORTFans online teased the future star for his big miss, blaming a heavy Thanksgiving dinner for the weight miss.One wrote: “Damn, bro had one hell of a Thanksgiving dinner”.While another added: “He didn’t even try to make weight.”And a third joked: “Bro’s hardest opponent was cookies”.Most read in BoxingMoton (left) is a boxing protege and is represented by Floyd MayweatherCredit: AlamyCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMoton has since explained the situation, putting it down to prior knowledge that he couldn’t compete in the bout due to bloodwork issues.Taking to Instagram, he wrote: “I want to apologise to everyone that was planning on coming to Jersey to watch me fight.Derek Chisora unveils plan for shock career change once he’s retired from boxing but plans dream 50TH fight first “I’ve been going back and forth with the commission about my bloodwork passing, and as of right now, they lost my blood in their system [which meant the fight was unlikely to be sanctioned].“I’ve known this for the past three days, so there was no point in killing myself to make weight. “They still made me weigh in for some reason, and they decided that was the reason they were going to cancel the fight.“Regardless, I’ll be back in Japan on December 30th. See you all there”. More

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      Jake Paul reveals how much Tommy Fury turned down for blockbuster Netflix fight as he slams ‘daddy controlled kid’

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      JAKE PAUL has labelled Tommy Fury a “daddy controlled kid” and revealed how much he turned down for a rematch.Fury was the winner via a split decision when the pair fought back in February 2023, with many fans hopeful for a second dust-up.Jake Paul labelled Tommy Fury a ‘daddy controlled kid’Credit: GettyHe also claims Fury rejected £6.3m to fight him againCredit: AlamyBut another bout is yet to materialise despite Netflix supposedly offering huge money to get it on.Paul has instead gone on to beat Mike Tyson on points as 65 million people tuned in to watch via the streaming giant’s platform.As for Fury, he is set to get back in the ring against MMA star-turned-boxer Darren Till on January 18. No rematch has seemingly wound-up Paul as he claimed in a now deleted tweet that Fury rejected $8million (£6.3million) to fight again.READ MORE IN BOXINGThe Problem Child wrote: “Offered Fury $8M to fight on Netflix.“He turned it down and now fighting an MMA fighter… Now tell me who is running? “Stupid daddy controlled kid, protected from the inevitable.”Paul has no shortage of possible next opponents, having been called out by the likes of Daniel Dubois and Carl Froch.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut he may want his next fight to be against current super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez.Paul called him out in the ring after he beat Iron Mike, saying “He knows he wants a payday. So, he knows where the money man is at.Daniel Dubois calls out Jake Paul”He’s going to want a payday and I want to show the world what I’ve been talking about, beating Canelo is true and I’ll have the biggest upset in the history of boxing.”Paul suggested John Fury calls the shots for his sonCredit: Alamy More

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      Wladimir Klitschko’s bold plan to return to boxing at 48 revealed and why it could be scuppered by Mike Tyson

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      WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO’s stunning plans to return to the ring have been scuppered by Mike Tyson, it’s been claimed.The former unified heavyweight champion retired from boxing in August 2017, four months after suffering an 11th-round KO loss in a classicWembley war with Anthony Joshua.Former unified heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko was reportedly set to return to the ring aged 48Credit: AP’Dr Steelhammer’ was said to have been in line to fight Brit champ Daniel DuboisCredit: REUTERSBut plans are said to have been shelved after Mike Tyson’s ring return against Jake PaulCredit: GETTYRumours of a shock ring return, however, have swirled over the last few years.And this week it was claimed the Ukrainian was plotting to lace up his gloves again next year at the ripe old age of 48.According to The Daily Mail, he recently entered negotiations to fight IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois in a shock showdown.They claim Team Klitschko threw their hat into the ring to be Dubois’ next opponent following his September slaying of Joshua at Wembley.READ MORE BOXING NEWSBut talks are said to have been scrapped in the wake of former undisputed heavyweight champion Tyson’s display in his ring return against Jake Paul earlier this month.Tyson looked every bit his 58 years and landed very little in his eight-rounder with the YouTuber.And the beloved American, who hadn’t fought professionally in over 19 years, was at times seemingly carried by the crossover star.Tyson’s performance would have served as a stark warning to any ageing legend considering a comeback, Klitschko included.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWladimir Klitschko retired from boxing in August 2017 – a little over three months after losing his Wembley showdown with Anthony JoshuaCredit: Splash NewsDubois and his team are said to have rebuffed the possibility of welcoming Klitschko back to the ring.The Greenwich gladiator’s next fight looked set to be a rematch with former two-unified heavyweight champion Joshua, who he knocked out in the fifth round of their domestic dust-up.Tyson Fury fans chant ‘you big dosser’ at boxing legend Wladimir KlitschkoFebruary 22 was the targeted date for the proposed rematch before AJ was convinced by his team to rest and recover from niggling injuries.Dubois, however, is still being lined up to compete on that date.According to reports, his second defence of the IBF strap is set to come against the in-form Joseph Parker.Former WBO titleholder Parker has rattled off five straight wins since being brutally stopped by Joe Joyce in September 2022.The Kiwi killer has scored upset victories over Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang in his resurgence, the first of which scuppered a two-fight series between ‘The Bronze Bomber’ and Joshua. More

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      Derek Chisora unveils plan for shock career change once he’s retired from boxing – but plans dream 50TH fight first

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      DEREK CHISORA has revealed plans for a shocking new career after he hangs up his gloves.The Brit boxing legend is approaching the end of his bruising career, with his last fight on these shores set to take place on February 8.Derek Chisora is nearing the end of his brutal careerCredit: PAThe fan favourite is already thinking about what he’ll do once he retiresCredit: GETTYDel Boy, 40, is eyeing a career in politicsCredit: GETTYChisora is already turning his attention to what he’ll do after he finally brings the curtain down on his fighting days.And Del Boy has sensational plans to run for political office after his retirement.During an appearance on talkSPORT, he said: “When I retire, do you know what I want to do?”I want to run for London Mayor.”REA MORE ON CHISORAThe 40-year-old first revealed his desire to replace Sadiq Khan as London’s governor after scoring a shock win in his July joust with Joe Joyce.Chisora’s February fisticuffs with former Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury opponent Otto Wallin will be the 49th fight of his 17-year-long career.But if things go his way, he’ll have a 50th bout against former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSDerek Chisora is eyeing a showdown with ex-UFC heavyweight champ Francis NgannouCredit: INSTAGRAM@DEREKWARCHISORAAfter revealing his openess to have a trilogy bout with rival Dillian Whyte: “Another push I’m trying to get through is a fight with Ngannou – in Africa.”Most read in BoxingThe Zimbabwean-born Brit said: “I want to push [for] that [fight].Derek Chisora meets former Anthony Joshua opponent at Man Utd clash after calling him out for last ever fight “If I can get Francis Ngannou in Africa for our own African people to see us perform, instead of us performing in European countries and Saudi [Arabia].”It will give just a little bit of a taste to our young and upcoming talent in Africa to see African warriors go at it.”But if there’s not much money raised there, I might just do a 50/50 fight with Dillian at Royal Albert Hall.”Where I will invite some Prime Ministers, Presidents, Nigel [Farage], he’s my boy.” More

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      Derek Chisora meets former Anthony Joshua opponent at Man Utd clash after calling him out for last ever fight

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      HEAVYWEIGHT stars Derek Chisora and Francis Ngannou teased a potential bout after bumping into each other at Old Trafford on Thursday.The two boxers were in attendance for Manchester United’s Europa League clash with Bodo/Glimt.Derek Chisora and Francis Ngannou bumped into each other at Old TraffordCredit: Instagram / derekwarchisoraChisora teased a potential boutCredit: Instagram @derekwarchisoraChisora took to Instagram to share some photos of the evening before including Ngannou in a video. Panning to the MMA icon, he said: “Look who I bumped into people.”He then appeared to hint at a potential fight, adding: “Can’t say much. We can’t say much.”Chisora this week admitted that he wants to face Ngannou in his 50th and final fight in Africa next year.Read More in BoxingHe told talkSPORT: “Another push I’m trying to get through is a fight with Ngannou – in Africa.”I want to push that. If I can get Francis Ngannou in Africa for our own African people to see us perform, instead of us performing in European countries and Saudi, it will give just a little bit of a taste to our young and upcoming talent in Africa to see African warriors go at it.”Chisora and Ngannou posed for pictures together in the stands at Old Trafford before the Europa League match.They held up United shirts that were gifted to them by the club.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMan Utd went on to win 3-2 against Bodo/Glimt thanks to a brace from Rasmus Hojlund.Before his proposed fight with Ngannou, Chisora is set to face Otto Wallin in February.Derek Chisora unveils plan for shock career change once he’s retired from boxing but plans dream 50TH fight first He was originally expected to fight Jarrell Miller on the night, but talks collapsed following a contractual dispute. More

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      TikTok star HSTikkyTokky hunted by cops after dodging court for Misfits boxing fight in Qatar

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      TIKTOK star HSTikkyTokky is being hunted by cops after swerving court for a Misfits boxing match.The controversial influencer – real name Harrison Sullivan – was due to face magistrates after allegedly crashing his £220k McLaren but has fled the country.HSTikkyTokky is on the run after dodging courtCredit: InstagramPolice have issued a warrant for his arrestCredit: Surrey PoliceSurrey Police have issued an arrest warrant for Sullivan, 23, and confirmed he is on the run.A spokesperson said: “Sullivan has links to Essex but is believed to have left the country.”While we request the public’s help to locate him, we are making a direct appeal to Sullivan to return to the UK and cooperate with authorities.”It comes after the Misfits boxer was due to get in the ring with opponent Masai Warrior at a show in Qatar last night.But Sullivan pulled out of the fight after claiming he had injured himself while romping with partner Lillie May.He had earlier shared a video of them enjoying dinner together in Qatar.Sullivan was meant to appear at Guildford Magistrates’ Court charged with a string of driving offences – including failing to stop when his £200,000 McLaren was smashed in a horror crash.Pictures of the car showed the driver side’s door caved in as oil and petrol pour out and smoke fills the air.Most read in BoxingHe is also charged with using a phone while driving and driving without third party insurance.The warrant for his arrest was issued when he failed to show up for the hearing.Sullivan gained enormous popularity on TikTok thanks to his fitness videos and rows with other influencers.He has since become a Misfits boxer after making his debut against George Fenson in August.Anyone with information on his whereabouts can call Surrey Police on 101 quoting PR/45240033550.Sullivan was posting pictures with girlfriend Lillie May from QatarCredit: @hsdubaitokkyThe fitness influencer has been charged with a string of offencesCredit: Instagram/hstikkytokky More

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      Tyson Fury receives ominous body transformation warning from ex-world champ as do-or-die Usyk rematch nears

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      TYSON FURY has been warned his drastic body transformation for his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk could work against him.Photos emerging from Fury’s training camp appear to suggest he’s carrying more weight for next month’s do-or-die Saudi showdown.Tyson Fury renews his rivalry with Oleksandr Usyk on December 21Credit: PAThe Gypsy King looks to be carrying more weight for the boutCredit: INSTAGRAM@KEVINLERENABut former Brit world champ Duke McKenzie has warned Fury carrying too much size could work against himCredit: GETTYThe Gypsy King may have decided to come in heavier in order to rough Usyk up in their Riyadh rumble.But former Brit world champion Duke McKenzie reckons the added size could end up working against the Wythenshawe warrior.He told GiveMeSport: “If he puts on more weight and thinks to himself ‘I’m going to bully Usyk this time, I’m going to go in and walk him down, I’ll be able to take his shots because I’m that much bigger’, it’s not going to work for him.”He’s going to be slower, he’s going to be more predictable, he’s going to get hit more and a lot sooner…READ MORE ON FURY VS USYK 2″Usyk wins the rematch all day long, I can’t see how Tyson Fury beats him.”Fury’s lifestyle outside of the ring is also a concern for former three-weight world champ McKenzie: “He [Fury] doesn’t live, eat, walk and talk the sport.”But you’re supposed to, in-between fights is where fights are won and lost.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”We know Fury blows up, puts on a load of weight between fights and then he has got to get rid of all that weight again.Most read in Boxing”Now, they’re trying to tell us that Fury is going to be bigger and better. Bigger and better isn’t going to beat Usyk. It’s really not.”Usyk Vs Fury 2 Launch Event entrancesMcKenzie reckons Fury doesn’t stand a chance of knocking slick southpaw Usyk out, adding: “This guy is unbeaten, so you have to look for chinks in his armour.”Has this guy got a bad engine? Does he get cut? Does he go down?”Does he have to get up off the floor to win fights? “Usyk doesn’t have to do any of them, he’s never shown any vulnerability.”Fury, 36, suffered a split decision defeat to Usyk in their first desert dust-up in May, in which he was knocked down in the ninth round.And he’s adamant he won’t let the Ukrainian hear the final bell, saying: “I’m going to roll the dice and it’s going to be you or me.Tyson Fury has vowed to be killed or be killed in his rematch with Oleksandr UsykCredit: GETTY”Best foot forward and swing away.”I’ve never been afraid to get knocked spark out. I’ve always put it on the line every time.”He continued: “There’s no secret! I’m going in there to knock you out. Because I don’t think I’m going to get a decision no matter what I do.”I don’t think I’m going to get a boxing decision.READ MORE SUN STORIES”So I’m going to have to take it out of the judges’ hands like I did in America that time [against Deontay Wilder].”And I’ve got to get him out of there. Hand on heart, I have to get him out of there to see victory.” More

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      Fans claim Deji’s win over Dawood Savage was ‘RIGGED’ after ’embarrassing’ end to Misfits bout

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      FANS have slammed Deji’s “embarrassing” TKO win over Dawood Savage as “rigged”.Youtuber Deji stopped Savage in the third round of their undercard bout on Misfits’ show in Qatar on Thursday night.Fans have slammed Deji’s win over Dawood Savage as ‘rigged’Deji whiffed on an uppercut and landed a perfect right to knock Savage to the floorBut the ref, for some reason, decided NOT to rule that as a knockdownDeji looked strictly for business at the start of the four two-minute rounds.However, that quickly unravelled as Savage threw the first meaningful hit.But the fight that should never have been made ended in a shambles. Deji was returning after 18 months out but looked dreadful against winless Savage.READ MORE IN BOXINGThe 27-year-old, who is KSI’s younger brother, did knock his opponent down in the third round but it wasn’t scored a knockdown.Savage then fell to the ground like a sack of potatoes under some pressure and complained of injury before the fight was waved off.And Misfits fans have lambasted the bout as “rigged.”One wrote: “This was handpicked to get Deji another win. Embarrassing fight.”Most read in BoxingFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnother said: “The most fixed thing I’ve ever seen.”A third added: “Deji you fixed your own fight.”Nicholai Perrett aka NichLmao faces off with Misfits boxer Warren Spencer One more wrote: “Come on brother. That was a set-up.”A fifth replied: “And people call Jake Paul’s fight rigged 🤣.”While another declared: “One of the most bizarre knockouts in Misfits history.”However, such claims have come only from disgruntled fans on social media with there being no suggestion from anybody involved that the fight was actually rigged.Deji was clearly disappointed with the manner of his win and made that clear on social media later.He wrote on X: “Disappointed with that performance but we go again!!READ MORE SUN STORIES”Love to all those who supported me.”Savage, 26, is now 0-7 after the fight tonight, while Deji himself moves to 3-4. More