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      Terrifying moment boxer is left shaking on the floor after brutal KO that left rival ‘not wanting to celebrate’

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      BAREKNUCKLE boxer Stevie Taylor was left CONVULSING on the canvas after suffering a brutal one-punch KO.Taylor was knocked out cold by a beautiful right hook less than two minutes into his BKFC Manchester clash with Conor Cooke last Saturday.Stevie Taylor was brutally knocked out by Conor Cooke in their BKFC cruiserweight clashCredit: X@BAREKNUCKLEFCTaylor was unconscious before he hit the canvasCredit: X@BAREKNUCKLEFCHe started convulsing on the canvas in worrying scenesCredit: X@BAREKNUCKLEFCHe survived a knockdown earlier in the round but was rendered unconscious by a perfectly placed hook from his cruiserweight rival.And worryingly, he started experiencing convulsions seconds after he hit the canvas.Taylor lay on the floor for several minutes, sparking serious concern for his well-being.But fans in attendance at Planet Ice Altrincham let out a huge sigh of relief when he rose to his feet and left the ring to receive further medical attention.READ MORE BOXING NEWSBKFC further allayed fears over Taylor’s health by revealing he was making a steady recovery.Northern Irishman Cooke was ecstatic in the immediate aftermath of his ferocious stoppage.But his ecstasy soon turned to concern for his fallen foe, so much so that he didn’t want to celebrate his viral stoppage.He told talkSPORT: “I was f***ing very emotional to be honest. Like I say, I fight for my boys.Most read in BoxingConor Cooke didn’t want to overly celebrate his brutal stoppage of Stevie TaylorCredit: BKFC”My boys are home now watching me. I’d hate for my son to watch me lose like that.”It was all going through my head and I got very emotional. I didn’t want to celebrate the win.Watch stunning six second knockout in brutal bare-knuckle boxing fight leaving UFC legend Conor McGregor in awe”Even though it’s a huge win for me. But at the end of the day, the man’s got family. The man’s got loved ones.”I don’t know if he’s got children or not, but it’s not nice to watch that. “I don’t give a f**k what anybody says. We’re bad men. We’ve got hearts.”It’s the worst part of sport. “But we’re still humans, and I would hate to watch any man go out that way…”You don’t want to go out like that. “You want to go out with your hand raised, not in a stretcher. It’s not nice, no matter what.”Conor Cooke is now 5-1 in his bare-knuckle boxing careerCredit: BKFC More

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      ‘Keep running scared’ – Tommy Fury fires back at Jake Paul’s rematch offer and claims it is LESS than first fight

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      TOMMY FURY has hit back at Jake Paul’s offer to rematch and claimed it is LESS than he made for winning their initial fight. Fury is the first and so far only fighter to defeat YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul – winning a split-decision in Saudi Arabia in 2023.Jake Paul and Tommy Fury have teased a rematchCredit: AFPThat came after he had to twice pull out of the bout, for a rib injury in 2021 and then amid a US visa issues the following year.Talk of a rematch has ensued in the years since and a recent online back-and-forth saw Paul claim the “ship has sailed”.Then just 24 hours later, he made a huge U-turn and publicly offered Fury $3million (£2.3m) to rematch or $4m (£3m) to do is in the US. But Fury fired back: “Why would I agree to that when it’s less than our first fight AND I beat you. You’re deluded. read more in boxing “You claim to be a good businessman, if you want to talk business properly, I’m there. “But don’t throw me stupid offers you know won’t get accepted. It’s clear to see that you’re just using the money as an excuse to get away from this rematch. “You brag about making $50M for fights but yet won’t pay up for the only real fight you have left. “Showing your true colours my friend. Keep running scared. I’ll see you very soon…” Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSIt comes after Paul posted: “I’m offering Tommy Fury $3M to fight me in 2025. “The number is $4M if he can legally get into the US. Let’s see who is ducking who.” Jake Paul reveals talks for Tommy Fury rematch and slams Canelo Alvarez over failed fight Fury originally took to Instagram in a rare social media video to hit out at Paul for recently calling out Anthony Joshua.But Paul – after announcing four new female signings to his Most Valuable Promotions banner – countered back at Fury.He posted: “Tommy Fumbles Fury…the ship has sailed mate. I’m trying to build the sport. You are trying to make a payday and hit the pub.”No judgement. We are just different.”Fury, 25, then replied: “No worries at all mate, hope that loss doesn’t eat you up too much.”Just know, that you never had enough balls to try and avenge your loss. You’re right, we are different… I’m a winner and you’re a loser.”And Paul, 28, responded with: “You turned down $6M plus upside to headline Netflix against me.”Your dadager and you may be the two dumbest dingbats the UK has ever created. Oh and you can’t travel to the US you w****r…sooooo”Ship has sailed unless you take $3M and we run it in 2025. Let us know.”You literally have ZERO opportunity other than fighting me or the other jumping jack pullout artist.”Paul most recently beat Mike Tyson, 58, in November with the fight marred in controversy amid the huge age gap between them.Tyson was offered the scrutinised comeback bout after Fury declined the chance to rematch Paul on the streaming service.And over 100 MILLION would watch Paul’s win on Netflix – prompting shock talks to face Canelo Alvarez in May in Las Vegas.But Canelo walked away from the bout to instead sign a four-fight deal with Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh.Showing your true colours my friend. Keep running scared. I’ll see you very soon…Tommy Fury And with Paul looking for his next opponent, he called out two-time heavyweight world champion Joshua, 35, on his podcast.Paul said: “I want to fight Anthony Joshua – exclusive – because I know I will f***ing beat Anthony Joshua’s ass.”He doesn’t have a chin, and he has no skill and he’s stiff. I love you Anthony, we’e friends, all this s*** but I want to fight you.”But Fury slammed: “Just wanted to give a little opinion on everything I’ve been seeing on social media lately.”Jake Paul versus Anthony Joshua – just wanted to come on here and remind everybody that that bum couldn’t even beat me when I basically had a broken hand.”I had one hand and he still lost. Jake Paul, I’m still your daddy and everybody weighing this fight up, don’t bother because he ain’t worth a shilling.”And a loss will always be there Mr Paul. Take it easy and have a good day.”Fury’s last fight saw him beat Paul’s arch rival KSI, 31, via disputed decision in October 2023 but has not returned since following his surgery.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe was due to do so against Darren Till in January but he pulled out after the ex-UFC star threatened to KICK him in the head.Tommy Fury beat Jake Paul on pointsCredit: AP More

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      ‘Now is the right time’ – Hughie Fury calls out three heavyweight rivals including Anthony Joshua ahead of return fight

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      HUGHIE FURY says he is ready to fight the likes of Anthony Joshua. The heavyweight – cousin to ex-champion Tyson – had a hat-trick of return fights in 2024 after three years out the ring amid health issues. Hughie Fury has called out three big namesCredit: @gbmsportsNow names like Zhilei Zhang and Filip Hrgovic join AJ on the list of opponents Fury wants to face. He told The Ring Magazine: “God’s got a plan and I believe this is the destiny now and I’ve not had the easiest route – with the health issues and all of that I’ve had the hardest route in the world – but I believe now is the right time.“I’m only one fight away, just get the right fight and I’ll be there.“I’d like anyone, I’d like all these fights, I’d like the Zhang fight, I’d like the Joshua fight. READ MORE IN BOXING”Even Hrgovic, I’d like him. All of these fights, hopefully I’d get.”Fury, 30, beat Christian Thun, 33, in his last bout in September and returns on Friday night at York Hall against a yet-to be named opponent. And he said: “I believe people haven’t seen a fraction of my ability and I’m looking forward to this year to showing it.“There’s a lot different. Even with the last fight, it was just getting the cobwebs off and stuff.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“Talk’s cheap. I just can’t wait now to put it all in action. I’ve got so many different styles that people I haven’t seen and I’m looking forward now to put it all into practice.”Fury challenged for the WBO title in 2017 but lost a controversial decision to Joseph Parker in Manchester. Hughie Fury shows what he is made of in the training ring But he has six wins on the spin now and believes he is in line for big fights after signing a deal with Izzy Asif’s GBM Sports. Fury said: “Izzy’s a good friend of my dad’s as well so he’s promised us. I believe he’ll keep to his word and we’ll get these big fights in. “Yeah, I do believe in God’s got a destiny and I believe this is my right time now.”Fury beat Christian Thun in his last fightCredit: @gbmsports More

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      Anthony Joshua warned he ‘loses all credibility’ by fighting Jake Paul despite ‘huge money on the table’ for shock bout

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has been warned he “loses all credibility” by fighting Jake Paul – despite the millions on offer to do so. AJ became a shock name aligned to face Paul after the prankster-turned-prizefighter brazenly called him out on his podcast. Anthony Joshua has been warned he ‘loses all credibility’ by fighting Jake PaulCredit: GettyJake Paul called out AJ on his podcastCredit: APThe multimillionaire pair then shared a phone call where they are said to have agreed to boost their bank accounts further with a shock 2026 bout. Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn also revealed the two-time heavyweight champion is on board for the fight. But ex-European batamweight champ Spencer Oliver said on talkSPORT: “If he does it now he loses all credibility.”He’s a two-time world heavyweight champion looking to regain it for the third time.READ MORE IN BOXING”Don’t let Jake Paul get in the way of that. Follow the dream first. Once it’s over, entertain Jake Paul.”Paul moved up to heavyweight for his last fight in November when he controversially brought Mike Tyson out of retirement aged 58. He weighed 227lb (16st 2lb) which is still TWO STONE lighter than AJ, who weighed 250 (18st) before his September KO loss to Daniel Dubois. But Paul blasted that Joshua “doesn’t have a chin and he has no skill” – sparking talk of a bizarre bout next year. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnd Oliver added: “One thing that Jake Paul does is draws huge numbers.”There’s not a fighter that wouldn’t fight him because there’s huge money on the table, that’s the fact.Jake Paul claims he has agreement to fight Anthony Joshua and reveals date but brother Logan fears he’s on drugs “But do we want to see it? No. I don’t think we could. I think…no I’m going to rephrase that, I don’t think we could see it but later rather than sooner.”I think Anthony Joshua has to go on his journey first, he has to try and regain that world heavyweight title. “Or if he doesn’t, he’s got to try to do it, and then he can entertain Jake Paul.”Spencer Oliver, right, warned AJ against fighting Jake Paul More

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      Jake Paul lines himself up for shock WWE role alongside brother Logan and teases major £11.5m career change

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      JAKE PAUL is lining himself up for a WWE role alongside brother Logan – but not to wrestle himself. Logan joined the WWE in 2022 and has since held the United States Championship. Logan Paul with younger brother JakeCredit: GettyYounger brother Jake is meanwhile 11-1 as a boxer but has talked up a WWE switch to manage Logan – like Paul Heyman famously did for Brock Lesnar. He told Newsweek: “I would be down to be Logan’s manager. “Paul Heyman-style in WWE, but I don’t think my body is cut out for the athleticism and the madness that the WWE takes. “I feel like I would break my back.” READ MORE IN BOXINGJake also teased a switch to MMA for a rematch with ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, who he beat over ten boxing rounds in August 2023. He said: “I definitely want to do MMA. Nate Diaz, still to this day, has not accepted the $15million (£11.5m) deal that we have for him. “For me in MMA, it’s just about finding the right opponent.” Jake’s only loss in the boxing ring came against Tommy Fury in February 2023, with the two recently talking up a rematch online. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe American also saw a May 3 Las Vegas mega-fight against Mexican great Canelo Alvarez collapse. It came after Canelo, 34, instead signed a bumped four-bout deal with Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alsheikh. Jake Paul claims he has agreement to fight Anthony Joshua and reveals date but brother Logan fears he’s on drugs Jake, 28, said: “He went with the money play versus the legacy play of doing one of the biggest fights ever. “Now he’s fighting some random guy in Saudi. He snaked his fans and chose the money because they were threatening to pull his contract. “The people over there don’t want to see me to be the biggest name in boxing. “So, that’s the nature of the sport and the politics of the sport. At the end of the day, all of these rats want a bite of cheese. “So, he’s going to come back around and want to fight me again when he realises his fights over there don’t have any hype behind them.”Tommy Fury and Jake Paul have been teasing a rematchCredit: Reuters More

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      Derek Chisora reveals final fight will be for a WORLD TITLE and already has Daniel Dubois ringwalk planned

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      DEREK CHISORA has claimed he’ll fight for a WORLD TITLE in his swansong.The fan favourite was installed as the mandatory challenger for Daniel Dubois’ IBF heavyweight title following his decision win over Otto Wallin in February.Derek Chisora was named as the mandatory challenger for Daniel Dubois’ IBF heavyweight titleCredit: GETTYChisora, 41, has vowed his final fight will be for a world titleCredit: PAAnd Chisora has vowed to do everything in his power to ensure the final fight of his long career is for a world title.When asked if his 50th pro-outing could be a non-title fight, he told The Ring Magazine: “Nah man, I’m 50 and out, definitely.”I have to, I have to. I can’t keep doing this. I’ve only got one more training camp in me. I”I’m feeling it now. So my final fight will be for the world title, it’s all or nothing, brother.”READ MORE IN BOXINGChisora came up short in his previous attempts to win a world title, the first of which was against Vitali Klitschko in February 2012 and the second against Tyson Fury in December 2022.Winning a world title in his farewell fight would be a fairytale ending for the Zimbabwean-born Brit.Although he’d happily settle for just competing for a belt one last time.JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSDerek Chisora lost his first world title fight against Vitali Klitschko in 2012Credit: GETTYHe lost his second crack at a world title against Tyson Fury in December 2022Credit: ReutersHe added: “I could retire on that, definitely. Most read in Boxing”I could just walk off into the sunset and leave everything there. That would be an amazing way to end it.”Derek Chisora lets slip Tyson Fury is coming out of retirement as he reveals 36-year-old’s fight plans Should a fight with Dubois come to fruition, Chisora – who already has a ring walk mapped out – is adamant it would be a stadium sell-out.He said: “I want to fight Daniel and I know for a fact I can sell out Wembley or Tottenham in that fight.”I want to give a shout out to the Manchester crowd who came out for my fight against Wallin and thanks to Frank Warren and Queensberry because it was unbelievable.”It was a great show that ticked every box. “But I knew what I was doing – it was not going to be the last one in the UK.”Now I’ve been planning everything for this final fight, the whole music, everything.”It’s going to be a great show and there are two concepts I’m working on. One is for Wembley and one is for Tottenham.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Whatever happens, they’re all going to be amazing. “A Sunday bank holiday this summer is what I want. I think that would f***ing amazing.”Derek Chisora has revealed he knew his clash with Otto Wallin wouldn’t be his farewell fightCredit: GETTY More

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      Boxer Nicola Adams splits from OnlyFans model girlfriend of 7 years after couples’ therapy fails to save relationship

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      BOXING champion and Strictly star Nicola Adams has split from her girlfriend Ella Baig.Nicola, 42, the first woman to win an Olympic boxing gold medal, and the OnlyFans model, 27, called it quits after seven years of dating.Boxing champ Nicola Adams has split from her girlfriend Ella BaigNicola won Olympic gold at Rio 2016Credit: PA:Press AssociationThe couple have a two-year-old son Taylor Nate, born via IVF using one of Nicola’s eggs.A spokesman for Nicola said: “Nicola and Ella have shared an incredible journey together, full of love, growth, and resilience.“After much thoughtful reflection and important therapy work, they have made the difficult decision to separate.“Their priority remains their son, Taylor, and they are committed to co-parenting with love and respect.”Read more on Nicola AdamsLeeds-born Nicola followed her London 2012 triumph by winning Olympic gold again at Rio 2016 and was a flyweight world title holder as a professional in 2019.She also made TV history in 2020 when she and Strictly pro Katya Jones became the first same-sex pair on the BBC show.A source close to Nicola and Ella said: “They really tried to make it work, especially for the sake of their son, and even went to couples’ therapy, but came to the conclusion that they were better off separating.“They still have a lot of love for each other, and great memories, but are focused on being brilliant co-parents.”Most read in BoxingThe couple, who started dating in 2018 after meeting on a night out, began IVF in 2020, with the egg fertilised via a sperm donor who resembled Ella.Ella carried the baby and gave birth a month early via caesarean section. He weighed just 3lb 14ozs.Olympic boxing gold medallist, Nicola Adams, offers women self-defence lessons to empower them in situations they may otherwise feel vulnerable Ella told Hello! magazine in 2022 that the boy had Nicola’s boxing spirit, saying: “He was a fighter in my stomach and he’s definitely come out like that.”Nicola has spoken out about a lack of parenting books for same-sex families.She told Vogue magazine: “The information is out there but we really had to dig for it.”Nicola made TV history in 2020 when she and dancer Katya Jones became the first same-sex pair on StrictlyCredit: PA More

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      Anthony Joshua greets passengers onboard London bus as Brit gives cryptic update on boxing future

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has been stopping some of the hardest-hitting heavyweights on the planet for the best part of a decade.But now, the former two-time unified heavyweight champion is stopping London buses.Anthony Joshua stunned passengers on the No.32 bus to Kilburn Park StationCredit: INSTAGRAM@ANTHONYJOSHUAPassengers couldn’t quite believe their eyes when the former heavyweight champ boarded the busCredit: INSTAGRAM@ANTHONYJOSHUAAJ was all smiles after taking photos with fansCredit: INSTAGRAM@ANTHONYJOSHUAThe Watford warrior, who has been on the sidelines since last September, recently stopped the number 32 bus while it was on its way to Kilburn Park Station.And the golden boy of British boxing sent passengers into a frenzy by boarding the bus.They couldn’t quite believe their eyes as the Olympic gold medallist hopped on board.Scores of the travellers got up from their seats to take photos with the 35-year-old, who was all too happy to make their day.READ MORE ON AJBefore taking a photo with one of the passengers, he said: “Nice to meet you. How are you?”AJ shared footage of the wholesome moment on his Instagram story for his 16.7million followers to see.Prior to uploading the clips, he posted a selfie with the accompanying caption: “Back on top soon.”Fan favourite Joshua hasn’t set foot inside the ring since his crushing fifth-round KO defeat to Daniel Dubois last September.Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSA long-overdue domestic dust-up with Tyson Fury was seemingly on the cards following his fellow Brit’s back-to-back defeats to Oleksandr Usyk.But Fury seemingly put the final nail in the coffin of the Battle of Britain in January by announcing his fifth retirement from boxing.Eddie Hearn provides update on Anthony Joshua’s injury and Tyson Fury fightBut AJ isn’t giving up hope of sharing the ring with the Gypsy King, telling iFL TV: “I feel like it’s the best fight [for me].”People might say [Joseph] Parker, people might say – I don’t know.”But I think Fury, commercially, is a great fight and it’s a great man’s fight as well. So I think it makes sense.”You could say it’s been years in the making. “But listen, the heavyweight division has been thriving.”And why I say it’s probably still a great fight is as I said Parker is, for me, a great story of someone that never gives up.”And the thing is, there is going to be one winner and one loser. “And there’s going to be bloodshed. And it ain’t gonna be mine.”Anthony Joshua recently gave a cryptic update on his boxing futureCredit: INSTAGRAM@ANTHONYJOSHUA More