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      I went 15 years as world champ without any spotlight… but now I’m the highest-paid female fighter thanks to Jake Paul

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      BOXING legend Amanda Serrano went a decade and a half flying under the radar – until Jake Paul put her on the map. Serrano was already a world champion in seven different divisions by the time she first met Paul in 2020. Amanda Serrano is a seven-weight boxing championCredit: PAJake Paul signed Serrano in 2021The YouTuber-turned boxer made his professional debut – beating online rival AnEsonGib in one round – on the same card as Serrano. And he was left stunned at the tiny paydays the Puerto Rican icon was making despite her accomplishments in the ring. In fact, even Serrano admits her nephews cared little about her career or boxing in general – until Paul and his brother Logan came along. Serrano, 35, told SunSport: “I used to hear his blogs going on in the room or his ‘Everyday Bro’ and I’m like, ‘Who is Everyday Bro?’ READ MORE IN BOXING“So I started watching the YouTube videos as well and that’s how I knew about Jake and Logan. “And when they told me he was going to fight, I tuned in I thought that was cool, let’s see how this goes.” Serrano in 2021 became the first fighter signed to Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions. And along with business partner Nakisa Bidarian, they made the female fighting pioneer a millionaire and household boxing name. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSerrano said: “I’ve been in boxing going on 15 years and it took a young man like Jake Paul from a whole different avenue of entertainment to put a spotlight on me. “I struggled, by the time Jake signed me I was seven-division world champion, I was already an established fighter. EXCLUSIVE: Amanda Serrano urges women’s boxing stars to ‘fight for what they believe in’ with major rule change“But today I’m the highest-paid female fighter, selling out arenas, followed by many, many people and I’m just super honoured to be part of MVP, Jake Paul, Nakisa, who really changed my career.” Serrano in April 2022 lost a Fight of The Year contender with Ireland’s Katie Taylor in the famed Madison Square Garden in New York. She has since bounced back with four wins and claimed the undisputed crown at featherweight. But one of her biggest bouts has come outside the ring and that is the fight for equality. Serrano – who headlines on Saturday against Nina Meinke – has called on boxing chiefs to allow her to box 12 rounds of three minutes – as men do. Her last two opponents have agreed to step up from the usual ten rounds of two minutes and Serrano hopes more will do the same. READ MORE SUN STORIESShe said: “So far I’ve had two that took the fight with no problem and there’s many out there that are willing to do it and want to do it. “I’m hoping they can follow in my footsteps and put their footsteps and fight for what they believe in and make that choice.”Jake Paul with Serrano and opponent Nina MeinkeCredit: EPA More

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      I starred in hit TV series Euphoria but now I’m signed to Jake Paul and tipped to be boxing’s biggest star

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      JAVON WALTON is being tipped as a name to remember in boxing – but some will already know exactly who that is. Walton had over 85 amateur bouts and several junior titles but he shot to fame with his role in Emmy-award winning HBO series Euphoria.Javon Walton has signed for Jake Paul and Most Valuable PromotionsWalton makes his pro debut under Paul’s MVPHe shot to fame starring in Emmy-award winning HBO series EuphoriaSo when the 17-year-old made the decision to turn professional, YouTuber-turned boxer Jake Paul snapped him right up. And Paul – who has spent the last six years going from prankster to prizefighter – believes he has boxing’s next big thing on his hands. Paul, 27, told SunSport: “He has everything it takes. And that’s the beauty of it. It’s up to him and bringing it into reality 1,000 per cent. “But I see it for him, he has the talent, he has the following already and he has Most Valuable Promotions, the name speaks for itself. READ MORE IN BOXING“He has people around him like Amanda Serrano, surrounded by GOATs since day one and being around events like this as part of his global debut, it doesn’t get any bigger or better than this. “I see no reason why with his family, his dad, the people in his life, Nakisa helping steer the ship that he can’t be the star of boxing.” Walton was first taken to the gym by his boxing-mad dad DJ at the age of just four. He said: “I really fell in love with it and I’ve been boxing ever since.” Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAt the same time as competing up and down the country, Walton was also making a name for himself as an actor. He has also featured in Utopia, The Umbrella Academy, and 2022 film Samaritan alongside Rocky creator Sylvester Stallone. EXCLUSIVE: Jake Paul says ‘eight-figure’ fight offer to Tommy Fury has been ‘RESCINDED’ after rival refused to ‘f***ing listen’But now he is ready to let his hands do the talking on Saturday night in Puerto Rico, making his pro debut against Joshua Torres. Walton said: “However, people support me, they support me, I appreciate the support at the end of the day. “Of course, I’d like people to know more about my amateur background for sure but not everyone is going to know about that. “That’s what I’ve got to do Saturday night, I’ve gotta prove to everybody why I’m in the ring in the first place and show everybody that I’m really about this.” Walton already has over 5million Instagram followers and is following the same blueprint that has afforded his new promoter so many lucrative fights. Paul said: “This is the new model of how to become the biggest in the sport and it’s starting from day one, it’s having that audience and backing it up in the ring. “You look at some of the biggest modern stars, the youngest ones, it’s me, Ryan Garcia and that came from branding and marketing themselves. “I believe the biggest fighters from the next generation will have their own content, have their own pages, have their own audience from maybe other places, podcasts whatever it might be. Walton with MVP co-founders Nakisa Bidarian and Jake PaulWalton had over 85 amateur boutsHis dad DJ, left, first brought his son to the boxing gym aged four“And this is the new model and that’s why this is so exciting is that he already has the people and the eyeballs and now it’s just going to compound. “And it’s almost greater when people doubt him or don’t think he’s going to be able to rise to the top of the sport because that journey and that story is more fun to follow than someone who is just starting out and you don’t know their name and their 22-0.” Walton – whose last role was in true crime drama Under the Bridge – refused to close the door on his acting career despite boxing taking a front seat. He revealed: “I won’t say this is an end on the acting world at all or projects in the future. “But the priority right now is boxing and to accomplish everything I can accomplish right now in the boxing world.” Walton’s most high profile gig was the role of Ashtray through two series of the acclaimed Euphoria. He starred alongside Angus Cloud and the two become close friends on and off set. Sadly, Cloud passed away aged 25 last year following an accidental drug overdose but his life will live long in the memory for Walton. READ MORE SUN STORIESThe young boxer said: “He was a good friend to me. He was a super great guy on set. “I knew him for about six years because we got to build that chemistry on set and he’s definitely going to have a special place in my heart forever.” Angus Cloud with co-star WaltonCredit: @onwardwannaCloud sadly passed away in 2023Credit: @onwardwanna More

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      Sam Eggington vs Abass Baraou LIVE RESULTS: Latest from European title fight as Brit has eye CUT open in thrilling bout

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      SAM EGGINGTON goes for gold once again as he squares up with Abass Baraou for the European title – and the action is unfolding RIGHT NOW!The Brit can win the EBU strap in a second weight division should he come out triumphant at the top of the Telford bill.But Eggington is in trouble as Baraou’s heavy punch has cut his eye open.
      Start time: approximately 10pm GMT
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      TV channel: Channel 5
      Follow all the action from Telford with our live blog below…Baraou wins MD
      The judges score the Telford bout: 114-114, 117-111 and 117-112.
      One terrible card.
      Two fine ones.
      Well done Abass Baraou.
      Copy linkCopiedGlove story
      Abass Baraou and Sam Eggington stop punching each other and hug.
      Eggington grins like a Cheshire cat under a ginger beard.
      Such a good boxing match that Eggington just could not control, thanks to Baraou’s freshness and enthusiasm.
      Expecting a UD for Baraou and a knighthood for The Egg.
      Copy linkCopiedEggington vs Baraou R12
      Bullish Baraou keeps trading in the pocket, even though he is coasting on the cards.
      Eggington is still scything away at the German but he has not put a dent in the visitor.
      Baraou is too tough and technical, too hungry and driven.
      The Egg is a cult hero but this European title has slipped out of his grasp.
      Copy linkCopiedEggington vs Baraou R11
      A couple of times now Eggington has looked broken and beat but he has rallied and returned fire.
      Eggington only looks happy in the darkest trenches, putting out fires and swinging for a life saver.
      The engine on the Smethwick man is scary. But Baraou is just too fresh and well formed.
      Copy linkCopiedEggington vs Baraou R11
      In trademark style, Eggingtom tries to up the pace and the ante.
      But Baraou is seasoned and skillful and spiteful.
      The Egg is in trouble, shipping shots. The referee is taking a close look.
      But then the Brit somehow hits back. What a man Eggington is.
      Copy linkCopiedEggington vs Baraou R10
      Eggington’s corner do good work with his gashed eye.
      But Baraou is so technically sound and disciplined he seems unlikely to blow it.
      Baraou doesn’t have a mark on his face while the Egg’s is slowly swelling up into a pink pillow.
      Eggington needs a Hail Mary miracle punch now.
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      Eggington’s trainer Jon Pegg tells his charge: “You were winning that round and threw it away by being a f***ing idiot”.
      he’s not wrong, replays show the Brummie sruck his head up and laughed after getting clipped by the first right hand.
      Eggington in trouble now, a nasty gash looking almost as bad as the scorecards.
      A bloody mess.
      Copy linkCopiedEggington vs Baraou R9
      A short left hook from the Brummie lands but does not hurt Baraou.
      Eggington turns his man on the ropes and slashes at him further.
      But Baraou roars back with a dozen right hands and hacks cuts into Eggington’s eyes.
      A horrible turn for Eggington. Baraou has snatched certain victory from the jaws of a likely decision.
      Copy linkCopiedEggington vs Baraou R8
      Excellent combination from Baraou ends with an uppercut and hook that wobble Eggington’s head back and sideways.
      The Brummie is jabbing well and controlling the pace but Baraou’s punches have been more precise and eyecatching.
      The contest feels like it’s slipping away now, with the German maybe 6-2 up.
      Copy linkCopiedEggington vs Baraou R7
      Another tight and close round but probably another one Baraou can claim because of his footwork and superior style.
      Eggington’s Mexican-like pressure hasn’t been in top gear tonight so Bararou has been able to nick minutes and rounds by looking good.
      It still feels like the Egg needs to crack one big shot to turn the tide.
      It’s probably 5-2 now.
      Copy linkCopiedEggington vs Baraou R6
      Baraou probably nicked the fifth but he is having a rest now.
      A bit morea action from the Egg and he could take this one on the scorecards.
      Baraou’s bouncing and gliding around the edge look nice but he’s miles out of range and almost showboating.
      The Egg keeps piling on the pressure but is not getting too much success.
      Copy linkCopiedEggington vs Baraou R5
      Thrilling end to the fifth as both men land head shots.
      Eggington even scores to the Baraou body.
      Eggington might have a small cut opening on the outside corner of his left eye,
      Copy linkCopiedEggington vs Baraou R5
      Baraou is mean at the start of the fifth, backing Eggington into a corner and slashing at him.
      Egg is happy in the pocket and firing back but one flush shot could end it early.
      Eggington edges out of the neutral corner and chips back at the travelling favourite.
      Copy linkCopiedEggington vs Baraou R4
      Eggington has jabbed and pressured his way back into the contest as Baraou takes a round off.
      Baraou has not been hurt or buzzed but Eggington has touched him enough to make that 2-2.
      We need to see Baraou’s tough German chin checked by an Eggington bomb.
      Copy linkCopiedEggington vs Baraou R3
      Baraou lands a thudding right hand that costs Eggington his gumshield and probably the round.
      The German is starting to show his amateur skills while the Egg is relying on his never-say-die grit.
      It feels like 2-1 to Baraou now but Eggington might have just taken Baraou’s best right hand and brushed it off.
      Copy linkCopiedEggington vs Baraou R3
      Baraou’s foot and head movement are a level above but the Egg has seen it all before.
      The Englishman takes the bout eyebrow-to-eyebrow and calls for an exchange of hooks and uppercuts.
      Baraou and all of his amateur pedigree want this at distance, with skill and style. But the Savage is here for a battle.
      Copy linkCopiedEggington vs Baraou R2
      The Egg takes takes a couple too many straight shots but is not hurt.
      Baraou is more menacing in this round, but Eggington slips and blocks a host of efforts.
      Baraou should have bagged that one with the judges.
      It feels like 1-1 after the opening two.
      Copy linkCopiedEggington vs Baraou R1
      Both super-welters jab to head and body, Eggington towers over the German.
      Baraou does some good work at close quarters, with The Savage pinned back on the ropes.
      But Eggington tucks up smartly and boxes his way out of danger.
      Eggington connects with a right hook right on the bell that might have won him the round.
      Copy linkCopiedBrotherly glove
      Daniel Eggington is currently traversing the Rio Negro, across three dangerous South American countries, so Sam wants him to get his props.
      He told us: “He makes what I do look like an absolute doddle, people should be writing articles and watching documentaries about him, not me.
      “People even rave about the bloke off Eastenders – Grant Mitchell – going to dangerous foreign countries, but he travels with about 15 bodyguards and a TV crew, while my brother is out there with a laptop and a drone.
      “Right now I am getting ready for 12 rounds on Channel 5, he is spending three months traversing the Rio Negro, through uncharted parts of Colombia, Brazil and Venezuela, that’s proper actual danger.”
      Copy linkCopiedRound trip
      Sam Eggington preferred to celebrate brother Daniel’s brave adventures rather than his own.
      When SunSport asked him about his globetrotting brother, he explained: “I find it weird that people want to interview me about doing a sport millions of people around the world do every day, when my brother is doing something that only a few people in history have ever done.
      “I’m in a great gym, I box on TV, people cheer me on and I get paid for it. My brother goes to the deepest darkest places left on earth, living with tribes, risking his life because he loves animals and adventure.
      “Barring a couple of great sponsors – who help keep his family at home almost calm – he does it at all his own cost.”
      Copy linkCopiedKelly wins
      Referee Kevin Parker scores the seesaw thriller 57-55.
      That was a magnificent example of boxing and bravery, great matchmaking too.
      Brilliant boxing and a great win for the Birmingham boy.
      Copy linkCopiedKelly down – R6
      The doctor is checking all the cuts and swelling around Lutic but he has been passed to continue.
      Lutic is switching from southpaw to orthodox and getting clipped in both stances.
      Kelly is enjoying it now, he’s landing plenty but now he’s down, stunned by a haymaker. The Englishman beats the count. Stunning stuff.
      It was a left hook that rocked Kelly down to his socks.
      Copy linkCopiedLutic down – R5
      A Kelly body blow drops Lutic down to the canvas.
      Lutic seems finished but brilliantly climbs up right on 9.
      Kelly steams back in and targets the trunk again but Lutic tucks up and survives the onslaught.
      Final round starting now, with kickboxer Lutic needing a miracle to win.
      Copy linkCopiedKelly vs Lutic – R5
      Lutic is slinging the kitchen sink at the Englishman and asking his head, body and heart a string of questions.
      Kelly is not shying away and showing a lot more than he did in his loss to Hamzah Sheeraz.
      Lutic traps Kelly on the ropes and unloads. Kelly looks shellshocked. The referee appears close to stepping in and stopping it.
      Copy linkCopiedKelly vs Lutic – R3
      Ryan Kelly must have expected a little step-up fight, a chance to showcase his skills.
      Instead he has been dragged into the trenches.
      Lutic is a tough and proud man, swinging for the rafters.
      Fans are being treated to a brilliant battle.
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      I ate Uber Eats for 30 days to fill empty space after retiring… now I’m back for boxing switch, says Jorge Masvidal

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      JORGE MASVIDAL binged on a month’s worth of takeaways before being convinced to end his retirement. Masvidal emotionally hung up his gloves last April in his home of Miami following defeat to Gilbert Burns. Jorge Masvidal is coming out of retirement to make a switch to boxingCredit: GettyThe next day – with his 20-year and 52-fight MMA career over – the American superstar was left feeling so empty he decided to fill up on fast food. Ahead of Gamebred bare-knuckle MMA, Masvidal told SunSport: “It wasn’t the best feeling when I woke up the next day. “It was like, ‘Damn I’m not retired, am I really retired? Guess I’m retired, Uber Eats!’ “Then I started ordering food and just eating to like fill this f***ing empty space and I did that for a while for like 20 or 30 days of waking up and feeling the same. READ MORE IN BOXING“It just wasn’t right, it definitely didn’t feel right being retired.” Masvidal, 37, was soon back to training and as luck would have it he was approached to make a switch to boxing. He said: “As that was happening a lot of other things were happening and this great deal fell on my lap to come back and be able to come back and box. “I got to straighten out a lot of things in my life at that time on a personal level as that was the only way I was going to be able to go forward on a professional level. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“I got those things done and here I am, pushing forward.”Masivdal is still under contract with the UFC but looks to have their blessing to make a move into boxing. Jorge Masvidal boasts of having ‘world’s most violent’ sport as bare-knuckle MMA leaves fighters’ ‘skulls vibrating’ And despite making amends with YouTuber-turned 8-1 boxer Jake Paul, 27, it will not stand in the way of a mega-fight between them. Masvidal said: “Being friends with him or not, I mean that has nothing to do with us fighting. “I’ve got respect for him for all the things he’s doing in his life in terms of turning his life around, these personal conversations, that’s how I’ve grown respect for him. “How he told me how his life was going and how boxing switched it and changed it because of the discipline that sport demands and how he grew up in the media world and the Disney world, it was very different.“I respect that and it’s very commendable but it has nothing to do with us fighting. If the UFC allowed me to, I don’t have all these permissions yet to be calling out people. “But I’d fight anybody, I don’t have friends in this sport. I didn’t get into this sport to make friends, I got in this sport to provide for myself, my family and be number one.” Masvidal is looking to face a fellow crossover star as he prepares to swap the cage for the ring. He said: “I would like to fight a couple of MMA guys, some YouTube influencers and get my feet wet in the traditional boxing way. “The same way that boxers do, they go get a gold medal and they come out and they fight ten guys that could never hurt them in the sport. “And that’s the same thing I want to do, I want to push myself as much as possible but within my MMA-boxing experience. READ MORE SUN STORIES“I’m not going to go and fight a world champion off the rip, is what I’m saying.” Masvidal is back in trainingCredit: @gamebredfighter More

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      Major role Jake Paul’s stunning girlfriend is playing in his boxing career as he gushes over ‘inspiring’ speedskater

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      JAKE PAUL has gushed over the influence his “inspiring” speedskater girlfriend Jutta Leerdam has had on his boxing career. The sporty super-couple went public with their relationship in April and have been almost inseparable ever since. Jutta Leerdam and Jake Paul have been together since AprilCredit: @juttaleerdamThe sporty power-couple are inseparableCredit: @jakepaulLeerdam is a Dutch speedskating starCredit: GettyShe has played a major role in Jake Paul’s boxing career of lateCredit: @juttaleerdamPaul is one of the highest-paid fighters in the world, banking £33MILLION alone in 2023. But more than just money, the YouTuber-turned boxer 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: “It’s a game-changer and I can fully focus on what I want to do with the support from here. READ MORE IN BOXING“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.” Paul, 27, confirmed his new romance just months after suffering defeat for the first time, against Tommy Fury, 24, by split-decision in February last year. Most read in BoxingLeerdam is in Jake Paul’s cornerCredit: @juttaleerdamThe skater is a six-time champCredit: @juttaleerdamJake Paul is her biggest fanCredit: @juttaleerdamThe glam couple pose for a selfieCredit: @juttaleerdamThey enjoy the high lifeCredit: @juttaleerdamCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut for his two comeback wins, over ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 38, and pro boxer Andre August, 35, Dutch stunner Leerdam has been in his corner. And she will be cheering on once again when Paul makes his return to the ring on Saturday night in Puerto Rico. EXCLUSIVE: Jake Paul says ‘eight-figure’ fight offer to Tommy Fury has been ‘RESCINDED’ after rival refused to ‘f***ing listen’He faces 17-2 Ryan Bourland, 35, the most experienced opponent on his record as he looks to continue against seasoned boxing competition. Paul said: “I think people are starting to see the story unfold and getting to know the real me behind just the trolling and being a loudmouth and having fun. “At the end of the day, I was born to be an entertainer so that side of me is going to come out but there’s a different side to me and that’s to change this sport forever and make history and who’s a really hard worker and a very talented athlete. “I think people really underestimated from day one how talented I am as an athlete and how hard I work and that’s starting to come out. “And no matter what people are going to say, everyone respects hard work so I think people are really starting to see that and how serious I’m taking it fighting these guys. “And not just doing the big money fights, I’m going to do more of those of course, I’m seriously on the path to world champion.“And at first I think people thought I was just saying that to get clicks and stuff but they don’t know just how hard I really work.” Jake Paul facing off with Ryan BourlandCredit: @mostvaluablepromotions More

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      Jake Paul claims Tommy Fury snubbed eight-figure offer and deal is withdrawn as rival refused to ‘f***ing listen’

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      JAKE PAUL has withdrawn his “eight-figure” fight offer to Tommy Fury after the Brit snubbed the deal. The YouTuber-turned boxer has been trying to negotiate a rematch with Fury after losing their blockbuster grudge match last year.Jake Paul has been in talks to rematch Tommy FuryCredit: GETTYBut Paul put a twist on the deal by tabling terms to first run it back in the boxing ring and then complete the trilogy in the MMA cage. The Problem Child’s side have insisted Fury could earn over £15MILLION for the two-fights spread across the two sports. But after failing to hear back it looks as though the deal is off the table.Paul told SunSport: “It’s an eight-figure deal for a boxing and an MMA fight – more money than he’s ever been offered – but he didn’t take it so the offer isn’t there anymore. READ MORE IN BOXING“Quite frankly, he’s going to realise how much he needs me over the next couple of months when he goes to fight someone again and he’s getting offered 75k. “And the offer is down now, the offer is rescinded first of all and it’s nowhere near that now. He had his opportunity and time to take that.” Paul, 27, claims he picked up around £24m after suffering a split-decision defeat in Saudi Arabia last February, while Fury, 24, was said to have made close to £4m.The American former Disney star bounced back with a points win over ex-UFC ace Nate Diaz and a knockout against pro boxer Andre August in his last bout. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPaul now returns on Saturday night in Puerto Rico against 17-2 Ryan Bourland, 35, the most experienced opponent of his career. Meanwhile Fury is coming off a controversial points victory over Paul’s arch rival KSI, 30, in October and had hand surgery soon after. EXCLUSIVE: Major role Jake Paul’s stunning girlfriend is playing in his career as he gushes over ‘inspiring’ speedskaterPaul has been in talks with Fury’s side since the backend of 2023 but is growing frustrated at the apparent wage demands. He said: “All of his doors that he can open in his career, they all lead to me. “I can do whatever I want, fight whoever I want and you’re going to see in the very near future. “I’m on a path to world champion and so if he wants to do it and he’s serious about it then he needs to be realistic around the financial side about it. “And there’s no one better in this game at business than me so when I’m telling him these things, he has to f***ing listen.” Fury’s team were contacted for comment. Tommy Fury controversially beat KSI on pointsCredit: GETTYJake Paul facing off with Ryan BourlandCredit: @MostVpromotions More

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      I’m a former boxing world champion – but I used to live a very different life as a forklift driver

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      SAM EGGINGTON fights Abbas Baraou tonight as he looks to win the European light middleweight title.The Birmingham-born fighter has never been afraid to take a fight and his 34-8 record is testament to that.Sam Egginton has been one of the most entertaining fighters in the game since making his professional debutCredit: ReutersIn an interview with The Daily Mail in the lead-up to the Baraou bout, he revealed that he only ever got into boxing to earn some money on the side while working a factory job operating forklift trucks.Eggington said: “I had my son at 17 and I was a forklift driver, and there were rumours that I was going to get made redundant, last in, first out, sort of thing.”And my mate at the time, Craig Cunningham, he was turning professional, and I heard this thing about journeymen. They box every week, they get paid every week, win, lose or draw.”I was like ‘Craig, give your manager a ring, I’ll do that’, and that’s when it started. I won the Midlands Area title and then a few sponsors came in and I thought I could probably make this my job. READ MORE IN BOXING”As the sponsors came in, I put more into training which was giving me more confidence to say I’m going to be a champion instead of a journeyman. “I was sparring good kids as well, and that didn’t resonate to me until my coach was telling me these things. So again, a few sponsors came in, I won the Area title and it snowballed from there.”Despite starting with intentions of being a journeyman, Eggington’s career soon saw him fight the likes of former two-weight world champion Paulie Malignaggi, and Frankie Gavin.He also won the IBO super-welterweight belt two years ago.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHis entertaining style saw him win back-to-back fight of the year titles in 2020 and 2021 for his bouts with Ted Cheeseman and Bilel Jkitou.Eggington lost to Cheeseman on points before being on the right end of a close-call against Jkitou in two classic fights. Fans fear Anthony Joshua will be ‘sleeping for a week’ after Francis Ngannou BREAKS scale on punch machineTalking about his title fight with Baraou, the 30-year-old said: “I don’t look at much of him or what he’s done. I leave that to the team to tell me what I should do off it. “If he comes for a fire-fight then I’m all there for that. If he wants to box and move then I’ll negotiate that.”Eggington was also defiant when asked about the prospect of retirement.Despite only being 30, he has now fought over 40 times, leading to many speculating that he won’t stay in the fight game for much longer but he said: “It irritates me [The prospect of retirement]. “I’m 30, I’m in my prime. Yes, I’ve had a lot of fights, I’ve been here a lot of years, but any other 30-year-old, no one is asking about retiring. No one is asking how much they’ve got left. “I just need people to have that perception of me that “Sam’s still here”. He has had a long career and people have enjoyed it, but he’s still here the same way he was when he was 25.” More

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      Who is Ryan Garcia’s girlfriend and OnlyFans model Mikaela Testa?

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      RYAN Garcia announced he is dating an OnlyFans model, just weeks after revealing the divorce from his wife.Here we take a look at the boxing star’s new girlfriend Mikaela Testa.Mikaela Testa has almost 1million followers on InstagramCredit: Social MediaWho is Mikaela Testa?Mikaela Testa is a 23-year-old influencer and OnlyFans model from Australia.On February 29, 2024, boxer Ryan Garcia announced that he and Testa are in a relationship in a series of Instagram posts.He wrote on his story: “On a semi serious note I have a new Girlfriend. Not super serious at this time but she my boo @mikkimouse404.”Ima teach her how to fight! She’s the next one up @misfitsboxing.”READ MORE ON BOXINGGarcia then doubled down on training his new girlfriend to fight under Misfits Boxing, which hosts celebrity-style crossover bouts.He posted: “Look this is my baby, MY QUEEN BELIEVE THAT!!”Stop judging her is she perfect no. But are you? THOUGHT SO. I love her so stop hating.”Btw, I’m training her to fight and I’m willing to put her against whoever on @misfitsboxing and if you feel you can take her tag your self In it and I’ll set up a fight and you’ll walk away with a bag.Most read in Boxing”No less then 500,000$ and percentage of PPV if it makes sense.”Garcia, 25, then took to X to defend his new relationship, posting: “Bro what’s up with Yall? I can’t ft my girl and post it??? This is social media, where you share your life.[My parents] disowned me and haven’t spoken to me since [joining OnlyFans]Mikaela TestaInstagram”I’m not worried about nobody and what they post. It’s all good. If you don’t like her then that’s on you. I’m just being me.”What does Mikaela Testa do for work?Testa works as an online influencer and OnlyFans model, and has turned these non-traditional jobs into seriously lucrative occupations.Testa revealed that she earns an incredible £90,000 a month, but that her choice of career led to her parents not speaking to her.In May 2023, speaking on an Instagram question and answer, a fan asked how her mum and dad reacted to her choice of joining OnlyFans.Mikaela said: “They disowned me and haven’t spoken to me since.”Mikaela found fame on the adult website after joining, and now boasts more than 2.3million followers, along with over 929,000 on Instagram.In 2021, Mikaela revealed she spends more than £2,600 on clothes each week because she “doesn’t like to wear the same thing”.Who else has Ryan Garcia dated?At the start of the new year, Garcia confirmed his split from wife Andrea Celina — just two hours after revealing the news of the birth of his new son.On January 5, 2024, he announced to his Instagram followers that baby Henry Leo had been born.Alongside a snap of the newborn baby, he wrote: “Honored To announce my beautiful first born son.”Praise the lord. I am so thankful, I love him so much already. He is so fast already haha. Took him just 8 min to arrive.”You know where he got that speed from lol. God did! And God will.”Henry Leo Garcia. He will be ten times stronger, ten times wise, ten times better looking but he will need to work ten times harder. Thank you lord I love you.”However, shortly afterwards, he uploaded a statement confirming his and Andrea’s divorce.Garcia told his fans: “As I step into a new chapter in my life, it’s with a heavy heart to share that Drea and I have decided to divorce.”While this decision marks the end of our marriage, it’s important to emphasise that our relationship as co-parents remains our top priority.”The pair tied the knot in 2021 and have two other children together.In 2019, Garcia reportedly dated model Atiana De La Hoya, who is the daughter of boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya and Shanna Moakler.READ MORE SUN STORIESMoakler is a former model, Miss New York winner and Playmate of the Month for Playboy magazine in December 2001.Between the years of 2018 and 2019, Garcia was in a relationship with social media influencer Catherine Gamez, and they had daughter Rylie, 4, together. More