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      Anthony Joshua’s KO of Francis Ngannou was so devastating the ex-UFC champ is still having medical tests a week later

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      FRANCIS NGANNOU revealed he was still having medical tests a week after his brutal knockout loss to Anthony Joshua. AJ finished the ex-UFC champion in two rounds following three knockdowns and one final ruthless right hand.Francis Ngannou revealed he was still having medical tests a week after his KO to Anthony JoshuaCredit: ReutersNgannou was left needing oxygen following the finishing shot but spoke out on Instagram Live a week later to give fans an update. He said: “I was conscious right after (the KO), and since then everything’s been good. I’m still going to run some medical work, just in case.”Ngannou, 37, had dropped Tyson Fury on his boxing debut only to lose a controversial split-decision in October. But Joshua, 34, helped restore order in the ring just five months later with his emphatic finish. READ MORE IN BOXINGNgannou – now 0-2 as a boxer – revealed he was “falling asleep” while warming up to fight AJ as the bout did not start till 3am in Saudi Arabia. He said: “Leading up to that fight, it wasn’t my day.”Not to say the result would have been different but it wasn’t my day. At any moment of the day, I felt like I wasn’t good to go.“Even in the locker room, trying warm up, it wasn’t going well. I was falling asleep. I was sweating but I was falling asleep. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”That’s why I took some time out for me, some time to reflect on everything that happened to me.“Heads up to Anthony Joshua, they did everything right. Heads up to my team too, we did everything properly but I didn’t execute the plan because I didn’t feel present.”Oleksandr Usyk grimaces as he watches Anthony Joshua’s brutal KO of Francis Ngannou Ngannou walked out on the UFC and put his MMA career on hold to make the lucrative switch to boxing – which ultimately banked him around £20million. He instead signed for the Professional Fighters League but insisted his business in boxing is not yet over. Ngannou said: “I am not done yet. The only thing missing here was time.”I will take some time for myself to chill, then come back to training to get ready for another challenge.”Joshua knocked Ngannou out in round twoCredit: Getty More

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      Apollonia Llewellyn risks wardrobe malfunction in see-through top sending fans wild as she says ‘natural still exists’

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      APOLLONIA LLEWELLYN left fans stunned in a see-through white top.The 24-year-old gave her followers yet another treat as she posed in the sun. Apollonia Llewellyn stunned in a see-through white topCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynShe risked a wardrobe malfunction as she put on a busty displayCredit: Instagram apolloniallewellynApollonia is no stranger to flaunting her curvesCredit: Instagram apolloniallewellynShe is a ring girl, model and influencerCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynApollonia stripped down to a figure-hugging top and left little to the imagination as she risked a wardrobe malfunction.The ring girl flicked her and smiled at the camera as she uploaded the sexy video on Instagram.She captioned the post: “Natural still exists.”With her 579,000 followers strongly agreed, with one saying: “Wow my golden girl. Love you.”READ MORE IN BOXINGAnother added: “A breath of fresh air Apollonia.”A third wrote: “Hello beautiful.”And more commented: “So sexy.”Apollonia is no stranger to dazzling her besotted fans, recently giving fans an eyeful as she put on a busty display in a black outfit.Most read in BoxingThe blonde bombshell also caught the eye in a tiny leather bra and showed off her curves at a football match.Apollonia, who comes from Leeds, works as a model and influencer aside from being a ring girl.Apollonia Llewellyn sends fans into meltdown by going make-up-free in lacy see-through dress for raunchy clipApollonia has 579,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynThe blonde bombshell comes from LeedsCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynShe loves a revealing bikiniCredit: instagram @apolloniallewellynShe often soaks up the sun while on holidayCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynApollonia’s glam snaps often go viralCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynShe was supposedly offered £100,000 to pose nudeCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynApollonia visited the Swiss Alps earlier this yearCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynApollonia is also a regular visitor of GreeceCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynConor McGregor dropped a like on this photoCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynFans have labelled her ‘so sexy’Credit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn More

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      Oleksandr Usyk grimaces as he watches Anthony Joshua’s brutal KO of Francis Ngannou

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      OLEKSANDR USYK was left grimacing after watching back Anthony Joshua’s brutal knockout of Francis Ngannou. Joshua floored Ngannou three times in two rounds with the final ruthless right hand finishing the job. Oleksandr Usyk grimaced after watching back Anthony Joshua’s KO of Francis NgannouCredit: X@DAZNBoxingJoshua stopped Ngannou in two roundsCredit: GettyBut Usyk might not have even seen the final blow having refused to watch on after AJ’s second knockdown. DAZN played back the fight to the Ukrainian and his reaction to Ngannou, 37, hitting the deck for the second time was that of shock. And he closed the laptop down to watch on no more, missing the moment the MMA star got to his feet only to be KO’d with the very next punch. Usyk, 36, returns on May 18 in the heavyweight division’s first four-belt unification bout against Fury, 35. READ MORE IN BOXINGThe pair are contracted to rematch right after but Joshua, 34, will hope to muscle his way into a title shot. And AJ – who has twice lost to Usyk – insisted he is just a phone call away if either want to get a deal done. He told Sky Sports: “For my career, I feel like wins are just left in the past, you can’t dwell on them too long because there’s always another challenge coming up. “I feel like a win just moves me onto not dwelling in my sorrows to much because a loss isn’t nice for anyone.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”And then in terms of Usyk and Fury, it’s really up to them. I’m only a phonecall away, even better, I’m only a tweet away. You can tweet me and we can make the deal, so it will happen.” On the Fury bout, Joshua said: “I’ll fight him in his back garden, it doesn’t matter to me. I’m a fighting man, you know what I’m saying? “Wherever, whenever, however – it doesn’t matter. As long as we deliver for the fans, that’s the main thing.”Inside Anthony Joshua’s amazing car collection More

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      I’m a boxing ring girl… it can be really awkward – it’s not as simple as walking around holding a card

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      LIFE as a boxing ring girl isn’t as simple as you may think, according to beauty Amy Holden.The 24-year-old is an up and coming star turning heads and adding glamour to the sport. Amy Holden is a boxing ring girlCredit: Instagram: @amyholden__The 24-year-old insists the job is far from easyCredit: Instagram: @amyholden__Amy says the work requires long hours and loads of self-confidenceCredit: Instagram: @amyholden__The beauty is always at the gym as she needs to keep in shapeCredit: Instagram: @amyholden__Amy poses with Connor BennCredit: Instagram: @amyholden__Amy fell in love with boxing as her granddad was a huge fan and she used to date a professional fighter.But with no interest in throwing punches herself, being a ring girl was the next best thing.The job may look as easy as it gets, but Amy insists that could not be further from the truth.She explained to the Daily Star: “Its not as simple as walking around holding a card you know.READ MORE ON RING GIRLS”I believe it takes a lot of personality and charisma. “You need to be super confident to stand in a ring with hundreds of people watching your every move for a start – awkwardness really shows unfortunately.”You get asked for a lot of photos by photographers, the promotional team and people attending the event, so you need to be self-assured enough to know not every photo is going come out the best or the most flattering, but that’s OK. “We are all human at the end of the day.Most read in Boxing”Your day starts off early or sometimes the day before if you are travelling and ends late at night. It can be really tiring, and I think a lot of people underestimate this as they don’t see this part.”You have to be immaculate too – hair, make-up, nails, tan. All needs to be on point. I also go to the gym to keep fit and stay in shape. ‘The bikinis are getting smaller,’ says Apollonia Llewellyn as boxing ring girl shows off underboob in racy video”You never know what outfit the promoters are going to want you in, so you need to maintain your figure.”Amy used to attend her ex-partner’s fights and as she watched on ringside, she became interested in becoming a ring girl.The Londoner approached a boxing manager she recognised at an event and asked for an opportunity.She was then pointed in the direction of ring girl agency Brawl Babes and the rest is history.The blonde bombshell first strutted her stuff at unlicensed shows and is now beginning to stun at pro events.She has aspirations of taking to the ring at a Tyson Fury or Anthony Joshua bout.And she is always talking to people, whether it be referees, sponsors, boxers or fans, in the hope of one day holding the cards as the eyes of the world watch on.Amy Holden says she always has to look ‘immaculate’Credit: Instagram: @amyholden__The blonde bombshell hails from LondonCredit: Instagram: @amyholden__She fell in love with boxing after attending her ex-partner’s boutsCredit: Instagram: @amyholden__Amy got her break after approaching a manager at a showCredit: Instagram: @amyholden__She is hoping to strut her stuff at more pro fightsCredit: Instagram: @amyholden__Amy has 7,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram: @amyholden__ More

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      Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury lined up for sensational two-fight deal with Wembley showdown targeted

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA and Tyson Fury are being lined up for a two-fight series – which could include a Wembley Stadium blockbuster. Both the British superstars have conducted their big-money business in Saudi Arabia of late. Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are being lined up for a two-fight seriesCredit: GettyFury could end up facing AJ at Wembley as part of the double headerCredit: ReutersJoshua is coming off an emphatic knockout over ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou, who Fury controversially beat on points in October. And now the Gypsy King is set to face Oleksandr Usyk on May 18 in the heavyweight division’s first four-belt unification. The pair are contracted to an immediate rematch but Hearn hopes if Fury wins AJ could jump the queue so that their Battle of Britain can take place. And the promoter even believes Saudi powerbroker Turki Al-Sheikh will bring one of potentially two bouts between them to the UK. READ MORE IN BOXINGHearn told The Sports Agents podcast: “This is a gentleman called Turki Al-Sheikh, who is obviously a very influential figure in sports and entertainment in Saudi Arabia. “He’s also the biggest fight fan I’ve ever met. And quite amazingly, he’s now talking about staging two Fury versus AJ fights – one in Saudi Arabia and one at Wembley Stadium.”Al-Sheikh has been the man to finally get Hearn and rival-turned business partner Frank Warren to come together. And it has seen Saudi – more specifically Riyadh – become the hub for major boxing events. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIt leaves fans fearing they will no longer be able to watch their heroes fight on home soil due to the money on offer in the Middle East. But Hearn has assured that Al-Sheikh himself is looking to bring the Brit icons back home as part of a domestic double header.Oleksandr Usyk grimaces as he watches Anthony Joshua’s brutal KO of Francis Ngannou He said: “He’s one of those guys that listens and reads everything. “So he’s definitely read about, ‘I wish this fight was at Wembley,’ or ‘It’s a shame the fight is in Saudi Arabia.'”I mean, we really must have more of a global vision in sport, boxing doesn’t just sit here but two Brits, fighting for the undisputed world championship, I think he would probably bring one of them to the UK, I really do. And that financially, they’ve got the ability to do that.”Al-Sheikh with AJ after the Brit’s win against NgannouPromotor Eddie Hearn with JoshuaCredit: Reuters More

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      Lennox Lewis shares brutal simulation of Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul with devastating KO finish

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      LENNOX LEWIS shared a brutal simulation of Mike Tyson versus Jake Paul – ending in a devastating knockout. The YouTuber-turned boxer and heavyweight icon are to collide in a controversial clash on July 20 in Texas.This simulation of Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul ends in a brutal KOCredit: Instagram mrlennoxlewisThe footage is taken from a UFC video gameCredit: Instagram mrlennoxlewisAnd it is sure to be a battle of Paul’s youth against Tyson’s experience, leaving fans split. Despite the 30-year age gap, intrigue has surrounded the fight for the ages with even Tyson’s ex-opponent Lewis wading in. Lewis – boxing’s last undisputed heavyweight champion – shared a simulation of the bout with UFC video game footage. Tyson – a playable character in the game – takes on a custom-made Paul and savagely knocks him out with his first punch. READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd fans of Iron Mike are hoping it is a glimpse into the future as one said: “I pray this is exactly how it goes.” Another added: “This is what I’m hoping for.” One joked: “Pretty much what we all hoping for.”Lewis himself said: “Not quite sure how that will go but it could be something like this.” Most read in BoxingCredit: The SunCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSTyson, 57, retired in 2005 only to return in 2020 for an exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr, which ended in an eight-round draw.Meanwhile Paul is 9-1 as a boxer who suffered his only defeat to Tommy Fury, 24, in February 2023 and has won three since.‘Better have an ambulance ready for Jake Paul’, say fans as Mike Tyson shows off explosive power in latest training clipExact rules and regulations of his mega-fight with Tyson, such number of rounds and whether it will be professionally sanctioned, are yet to be released.But Paul’s business partner and Most Valuable Promotions co-founder Nakisa Bidarian confirmed headguards will NOT be worn.And the man himself has vowed to show his boxing idol no mercy when they share the ring. Paul, 27, said on his podcast: “It’s wild the amount of people that think Mike actually stands a chance against me. I’m gonna f***ing kill him.” Jake Paul and Mike Tyson facing offCredit: @jakepaul More

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      Dillian Whyte storms to third round TKO comeback victory over Christian Hammer… but hardly anybody gets to see it

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      Dillian Whyte secured a huge comeback win over Christian Hammer… but fans are completely in the dark as to whether it happened.The Body Snatcher was in action at the TF Royal Hotel in Castlebar, Ireland on St Patrick’s Day.Dillian Whyte is declared the winner against Christian Hammer in IrelandThe Body Snatcher makes his way to the ring in Ireland at the TF Royal HotelWhyte wasted no time in knocking out Christian Hammer in the thirdCredit: SportsfileThe 35-year-old reportedly took advantage of tomorrow’s bank holiday in the Emerald Isle by fighting on the Sunday night.However, with the boxing match unable to be watched or streamed, fans were left guessing on the result.As it turned out, the Brixton native wasted very little time in disposing of his opponent – winning by the way of TKO in the third round.There were reports the Romanian injured his shoulder and had to retire.Read more boxing newsFans, though, were completely in the dark with the event – without the foggiest of what went down.And some took to X to reveal their frustration at not being able to watch the bout, or some just didn’t even know it was on.One fan asked: “Is he fighting?’A second posted: “Wild it’s 2024 and this wasn’t even televised.”Most read in BoxingA third shared: “What sort of shifty event was this? Not a peep about it…”A fourth added: “Forgot all about Whyte.”Dillian Whyte launches X-rated attack on Anthony Joshua as he accuses rival of dodging him and fighting ‘his leftovers’While a fifth wrote: “Whyte should of been challenging for world titles now not fighting a romanian journey man in a Irish pub.”Last time out, Whyte defeated Jermaine Franklin by majority decision.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFranklin said afterwards “I felt like I got robbed on the decision, I felt like I did enough”.That bout came after Whyte lost to Tyson Fury in a world title shot at Wembley Stadium. More

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      Tyson Fury rocks very bold outfit as Gypsy King attends huge heavyweight Man Utd vs Liverpool FA Cup clash

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      TYSON FURY was spotted wearing a very bold outfit today at Old Trafford.The WBC heavyweight champion was seen inspecting the pitch ahead of the FA Cup quarter-final between United and Liverpool.Fury was seen wearing a bright green tracksuit at Old TraffordCredit: GettyHe filmed a short video for the FA CupCredit: GettyAnd did his best Erik ten Hag impression as he sat in the dugoutCredit: GettyBut his bold outfit choice caught the attention of those on social media.Fury looked to be embracing the St.Patrick’s day spirit as he wore a bright green tracksuit, which he matched with a pair of dark walking boots.He wore a gilet puffer over the top alongside a Stetson hat.In the video, he is seen emerging from the Old Trafford tunnel before holding his arms outstretched and saying “This is where it’s at!”READ MORE ON SPORTFury is an outspoken Manchester United fan and is friends with both former Red Cristiano Ronaldo and goalkeeper Andre Onana.Some fans were confused by Fury’s outfit and said as much on X.One said: “What is he wearing?”Another wrote: “Why is he dressed like a jolly green giant?”Most read in BoxingHe then spoke to the media about attending the gameCredit: GettyFury was in Saudi Arabia last week to watch AJ vs NgannouCredit: ReutersCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSOthers were simply stunned by the size of Fury.One wrote: “Man is so tall next to security.”Tyson Fury and Paris spend £140 bargain hunting in Asda and says ‘Boris Johnson would be proud’ of his savingsAnother said: “Looks like a giant next to the little security man !!😆”United take on Liverpool today at 3:30pm with a place in the semi-finals at Wembley at stake.Despite United’s poor form in the league this season, United managed to hold Liverpool to a 0-0 draw earlier this season – which will give the Old Trafford faithful some hope in the derby. More