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      Apollonia Llewellyn fans brand her a ‘miracle’ after boxing ring girl shares stunning pics going for ‘Sunday dip’

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      APOLLONIA LLEWELLYN has been branded a “miracle” by her fans after sharing her latest snaps.The boxing ring girl left little to the imagination as she stunned in a skimpy yellow bikini.
      Apollonia Llewellyn has been branded a ‘miracle’ by her fansCredit: INSTAGRAM @apolloniallewellyn
      The boxing ring girl stunned in a skimpy bikini as she took a ‘Sunday dip’Credit: INSTAGRAM @apolloniallewellyn
      She showed off her physique and put on a busty display in a pair of poolside pictures.
      Enjoying a trip to Switzerland, Apollonia captioned the post: “Sunday dip.”
      Her followers were left swooning over the model in the comments section, with one writing: “Stunningly gorgeous.”
      Another added: “What a beauty.”
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      A third fan also commented: “Phenomenal.”
      Meanwhile, one more dubbed her a “miracle” underneath the snaps.
      Apollonia has previously caught the eye with her appearances as a ring girl at boxing events.
      The model also boasts 578,000 Instagram followers, who are regularly treated to racy snaps from her travels and photoshoots.
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      Apollonia’s fans were left swooning over the snapsCredit: INSTAGRAM @apolloniallewellyn
      The model has 578,000 Instagram followersCredit: INSTAGRAM @apolloniallewellyn

      Another recent post saw Apollonia burst out of a pair of outfits as she posed in front of a pink Lamborghini.
      She stunned fans in a pink leotard and latex bodysuit for the upload.
      Apollonia also braved the cold in a separate snap by sporting a black bikini whilst she stood in the snow.
      Inside Apollonia’s glamorous life as influencer, ring girl and model …
      Apollonia burst out of this tiny silver bikini as she drank her ‘morning juice’Credit: INSTAGRAM
      Conor McGregor was among 8,000 fans who enjoyed this see-through lacy outfitCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Thousands of Apollonia’s fans enjoyed the view on the ring girl’s holiday to New YorkCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Apollonia braved the snow in the Lake DistrictCredit: Instagram
      Apollonia really enjoyed this bowl of pasta on her summer holiday to SantoriniCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Apollonia invited fans to ‘sit and stare’ at this picture, and thousands took her up on the invitationCredit: INSTAGRAM More

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      Anthony Joshua lined up to step in and face Tyson Fury on May 18 if Usyk pulls out as Saudi boss makes guarantee to fans

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA could find himself across the ring from Tyson Fury just TWO MONTHS after his crossover clash with Francis Ngannou.The Watford warrior will continue his career rebuild with a lucrative Saudi showdown with the former UFC heavyweight champion on March 8.
      Tyson Fury’s undisputed clash with Oleksandr Usyk has been rescheduled for May 18Credit: EPA
      The Gypsy King could find himself in the ring with Anthony Joshua is Usyk pulls out of the fightCredit: GETTY
      AJ could finally get his hands on Fury just weeks after facing Francis NgannouCredit: GETTY
      AJ and his team are hoping to see out 2024 with a world title fight, but a showdown with Brit rival Fury could fall in their lap should Oleksandr Usyk pull out of their rescheduled undisputed bout on May 18.
      Saudi boxing kingpin Turki Alalshikh dropped the bombshell during an appearance on The MMA Hour in which Fury’s rescheduled fight was announced. He said: “I guarantee there will be another big fight on the same night [if it is cancelled].
      “If Usyk is scared then I will call for Joshua vs Fury and if Fury is scared I will call for any fighter that Usyk wants.
      “This is the fight of the century.”
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      Prior to the rescheduling of the first undisputed title fight in nearly 25 years, Joshua’s team revealed to SunSport that he’d be willing to move forward his clash with Ngannou to preserve the Saudi’s big-money plans.
      Fury and Usyk’s historic undisputed showdown was postponed on Friday after the Brit suffered a horror cut in sparring.
      But both men will be on the hook for a staggering £10million if they do a runner from the long-overdue unification fight.
      Alalshikh said: “I have delayed it for May 18, I guarantee for both of the fighters £10m if someone escapes from the fight.
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      “We will make the people around the world know if someone is scared.”
      Fury was left devastated by the re-opening of the wound he suffered in his 2019 clash with Otto Wallin, so much so he still wanted to fight on February.
      Alalshikh said: “Tyson doesn’t want me to tell this secret.
      “He wanted to fight on the 17th with the cut but I didn’t let him, it would be a circus, not a fight.
      “We have a deadline with IBF and I don’t want a headache with them.”
      Fury looked to be in tip-top shape for the biggest fight of his life, which he’s adamant he would have won in emphatic fashion.
      He said of the rescheduling: “This is not a blessing in disguise, but I take God’s will as it comes.
      “I was 100 per cent confident I was going to knock Usyk out. I was 100 per cent ready.
      “Why would I not want to fight for the biggest payday of my life?”

      Will Tyson Fury really be ready for Usyk on May 18?
      TYSON FURY and Oleksandr Usyk will now meet on May 18 after their undisputed fight was rescheduled following the Gypsy King’s horror cut in training.
      It could mean Fury has just 17 DAYS to fully prepare for the mouthwatering clash.
      Here, SunSport boxing expert Wally Downes Jr reveals whether the Brit will be fully prepared for the task at hand…
      Fury insists he only needed 11 stitches on the gash over his right eye, promoter Frank Warren had earlier said 14, and it did look to be healing nicely when he appeared online to debate Usyk on Saturday evening.
      Whichever it is, it makes this new scratch sound like a paper cut compared to the axe wound he suffered against Otto Wallin in 2019.
      Doctors will try to ban Fury from any physical activity while the cut heals and then prescribe a very slow return to training and only when it is completely repaired will he be advised to spar.
      However, trying to tell the 35-year-old Gypsy King what he can and cannot do might be a tall order for the little doctor charged with the task of policing the 6ft 9ins 20st maverick.
      The maths suggests he might only have 17 days of sparring to prepare for the super-talented southpaw, who grabbed gold at London 2012 and became undisputed cruiserweight king.
      And, while Fury is supposedly resting up and recovering from this latest set-back, Usyk will still be training his mind and body, doing practice rounds with giants and growing in confidence.
      While Fury is sidelined, he will undoubtedly gain weight. He was as big as 22st just eight weeks out from his October scare against Francis Ngannou, so he still has not tamed his appetite.
      And Fury fans will definitely worry that an enforced break, another stumbling block and another scar target for Usyk to aim his punches at, will all play into the 37-year-old Ukraine icon’s favour on May 18. More

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      Joshua Buatsi becomes mandatory for Dmitry Bivol’s WBA light-heavyweight title after impressive points win against Azeez

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      JOSHUA BUATSI won the light-heavyweight battle of South London over best pal Dan Azeez to claim the British title.The pair had to put aside a long-term respect to put on a brilliant display of British boxing at its dignified and destructive best.
      Best pals Joshua Buatsi and Dan Azeez starred in an epic battle at Wembley’s OVO ArenaCredit: PA
      Buatsi scored a famous win on points against his mateCredit: PA

      In the end it was two 11th round knockdowns that earned 30-year-old Croydon boy JB the win over his 34-year-old Catford pal as the judges rightly scored it: 116-110, 117-109 and 117-109.
      The opener was tight, difficult to split, but Buatsi holding the centre of the ring probably impressed the judges. Azeez’s best early blow came in the second when he clipped his pal with a right hook.
      Buatsi let slip a nervous grin out of frustration at letting his defence slip and gifting his old sparring partner an opening.
      The fight really caught fire at the end of round three. After Buatsi had success with a couple of body attacks, Azeez landed two right hands to the head.
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      It felt like a tight round but then something switched and they traded with real spite and until the bell halted the action.
      When Buatsi enjoyed fourth-round success with more body attacks, Azeez dared to green across the ring.
      But his confidence was punished by two slashing left hooks that spanked his right cheek and wiped the smile away.
      Round five was a cracker, there was elite technical boxing early on, precise punches and gameplans. Then there was a shootout as two brave men put tactics aside to slug it out for the Wembley arena crowd.
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      But Buatsi was definitely tagged back and the judges should have found it tough to split them.
      Azeez ignored all of trainer Buddy McGirt’s orders to target Buatsi’s body and it paid off in the sixth when a right hand to the head was the best punch of the stanza.
      Azeez was hurt at the end of round eight when a right hook seemed to stun him, he crouched down so low it looked from ringside that he was taking a count but he bounced back up and kept on fighting.
      There was a bizarre moment before round nine when a white towel was thrown in from the Azeez corner but it was sent in for the ref to mop up a wet patch in the ring, not for Azeez to surrender.
      Buatsi knocks down Azeez during the British and Commonwealth Light Heavyweight title fightCredit: Getty
      Punches are exchanged between Buatsi and AzeezCredit: Getty
      Buatsi celebrates victory with the belt following the British and Commonwealth Light Heavyweight title fightCredit: Getty
      Buatsi and Azeez are still best pals after their bruising encounterCredit: PA
      Ten was another magnificent advert for British boxing as both brave men boxed well and banged hard.
      Azeez hit the deck in round eleven when a right hand seemed to rob him of his senses, he bounced up and brushed it off to return to war.
      But just before the bell he was whacked back down to the canvas for a 10-7 round and left desperately needing a last-gasp knockout.
      But it was a dominant finish from Buatsi who almost got the late stoppage, the bell came at just the right time to save Azeez from his own bravery and the genuine hug they shared after was pugilism perfection.
      The win means Buatsi is now the WBA mandatory challenger – with fellow undefeated Dmitry Bivol holding that title. More

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      Conor Benn secures wide-margin points win against little-known American Peter Dobson to keep unbeaten record intact

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      CONOR Benn laboured to a scrappy points win against unknown Peter Dobson.But The Destroyer, 27, had to survive an onslaught from his opponent in the 12th round.
      Conor Benn defeated Peter Dobson in Las VegasCredit: Ed Mulholland/Matchroom.
      Benn’s victory came after 12 roundsCredit: AP
      The British fighter has been unable to fight on home soil after he was banned for failing two drug tests, which scuppered his bout with Chris Eubank Jr.
      However, he has been allowed to continue with his career in the States – disposing of Rodolfo Orozco on points back in September.
      And tonight he defeated 33-year-old Dobson in Las Vegas, who was 16-0 before this contest.
      Judges scored the fight 119-109, 118-110 & 118-110 in his favour, as Benn won by unanimous decision.
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      Joshua Buatsi vs Dan Azeez LIVE RESULT: Azeez DOWN twice late on tight Wembley Arena clash – latest

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      JOSHUA BUATSI and Dan Azeez are fighting RIGHT NOW in a huge lightweight clash at Wembley Arena!Both Buatsi (17-0) and Super Dan (20-0) go into the fight with flawless records, but tonight that could all change for one of the British superstars.
      On what was a thrilling undercard, Adam Azim, Ben Whittaker and Caroline Dubois all picked up big wins.

      Main event start time: 10.20pm
      TV channel: Sky Sports Arena
      Live stream: NOW/Sky Sports app

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      Buatsi vs Azeez – R11
      Azeez down TWICE in round 11, but both looked like he may have had issues with his feet slipping on the canvas.
      The referee has given both knockdowns and that is a 10-7 round for Buatsi.
      It is simple now – Azeez has to win by knockout in the last round!
      Copy linkCopiedBuatsi vs Azeez -R10
      Buatsi is ahead here, but he can’t rest on his laurels.
      Azeez continuing to put on the pressure but Buatsi holding on.
      Copy linkCopiedBuatsi vs Azeez – R9
      Great round in the bank for Azeez there, upping the pressure on Buatsi.
      Is Buatsi tiring?
      Intriguing clash cotinues here.
      Copy linkCopiedBuatsi vs Azeez – R8
      Buatsi starting to pull away here.
      Azeez needs to pick up a few more rounds as we head into the final straight.
      Buatsi getting the better of the trades so far.
      Copy linkCopiedBuatsi vs Azeez – R7
      Good round for Buatsi there landing a couple of solid combos.
      Azeez’s cornerman Buddy McGirt demanding more jabs and to up the tempo.
      Copy linkCopiedBuatsi vs Azeez – R6
      Huge right landed by Azeez in round six.
      Absolutely nothing between both men still in the first half of the fight.
      Buatsi may have shaded a couple of rounds but everything to play for here.
      Copy linkCopiedBuatsi vs Azeez – R5
      BOTH men land left hooks at the same time in the middle of the ring in a blockbuster of a round.
      As we head into the second half of the fight this one is opening up.
      Copy linkCopiedBuatsi vs Azeez – R4
      Very, very tight here. Neither man giving an inch.
      Buatsi with the shot of the round with a strong left hook but Azeez shakes it off.
      Copy linkCopiedBuatsi vs Azeez – R3
      This fight is catching fire now!
      Both men throwing big shots in the middle of the ring and the crowd getting wild.
      Here we go!
      Copy linkCopiedBuatsi vs Azeez – R2
      Buatsi just shading it so far but this is very close indeed.
      The former Olympian catching Azeez with a cracking body shot but the champ Azeez replies with a stunning overhead right.
      Not much between both men in the first two rounds.
      Copy linkCopiedBuatsi vs Azeez – R1
      As expected a cagey opener there, with both men sitting behind the jab.
      Buddy McGirt in Azeez’s corner call for more body work and to use his double jab.
      Copy linkCopiedThe champ Azeez out next
      Dan Azeez is now making is ring walk down the Wembley ramp. Both men greeted with big cheers.
      Both Buatsi (17-0) and Super Dan (20-0) go into the fight with flawless records, but that could all change for one of the British superstars.
      Copy linkCopiedBuatsi ring walk
      Here comes the challenger Joshua Buatsi first up.
      He prays in the corner just before walking down the ramp.
      Copy linkCopiedMain event time up next
      Joshua Buatsi vs Dan Azeez is just minutes away!
      The bout will be contested over 12 rounds for Azeez’s British, Commonwealth and European titles at 175lbs.
      And also for the chance to become the number one contender for Dmitry Bivol’s light-heavyweight title.
      Credit: Rex
      Copy linkCopiedHeavyweight news!
      British champion Fabio Wardley will defend his Lonsdale belt against Frazer Clarke on March 31.
      The pair have had a nice rivalry bubbling for a while and now the clash will happen at the O2 over the bank holiday.
      Ipswich banger Wardley fancies his chances against West Brom’s former Team GB giant.
      Copy linkCopiedAzim wins TKO -R5
      Poulsen ducks a right and lands a left hook but Azim shows a solid set of young whiskers.
      But his arm suddenly pops out of his shoulder socket and he drops to the floor in pain.
      He cannot get up before the count and the fight is stopped.
      Poulsen sits down in his corner for medical attention while Azim celebrates tamely.
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      Poulsen complains of a low blow and Azim gets a friendly verbal warning from the ref.
      Azim’s hopes of highlight-reel KO is slipping away as Poulsen is resilient.
      But he has banked every round so far and chipped away at Poulsen who might become more vulnerable if he gets more aggressive.
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      Poulsen has taken a handful of whacks from Azim and smiled, he doesn’t fear what’s in front of him.
      The challenger is rugged and wil not outpoint the champ with boxing skills.
      But if he can make the fight close-range and physical, he could take Azim somewhere he has never been and doesn’t like.
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      Azim’s first really tasty right hand rocks Poulsen’s head backwards.
      The Dane’s chin is getting tested every time Azim stops bouncing for a split second and flashes in a powerful shot.
      Not much jabbing from the young Brit, he wants to win with something sensational.
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      Poulsen does his best to land jabs while Azim tries lead left hooks whipped up from his waist.
      Poulsen ships a couple of digs and doesn’t wilt or seem to worry, this will be a test for Azim.
      Just before the bell, both men plant their feet and trade, this will be a good test for the Slough starlet.
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      European super-light ace Adam Azim defends his title against Denmark-based Angolan Enoch Poulsen now, in the chief support.
      The Shane McGuigan-trained prospect is racing rapidly toward a world title challenge.
      But his brother Hassan – also a boxer – is wearing sunglasses in the ring now, which should mean an immediate point deduction for Adam.
      Copy linkCopiedR5 – Whittaker wins TKO
      Graidia is still trying but Whittaker is so fast and skillful he makes him look slow and wild.
      Graidia’s face is starting to deform under the constant pressure.
      And one final volley of blows forces Graidia down onto his haunches and the towel to fly in just as the ref rightly waves the one-sided pasting off.
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      Another warning for Whittaker who celebrates his excellent defensive work with a little dance and shuffle.
      The ref hates the showboating and he gets another verbal order.
      The crowd hate the interference and boo as Whittaker pleads his innocence with a shrug.
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      Graidia has a painful welt swelling up on the corner of his left eye.
      Whittaker lands a handful of brilliant power punches but then showboats with a palm slap and gets a warning from the ref which the crowd boos.
      Graidia then fires back and The Surgeon shows off silky defensive skills.
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      Just as the third ends, Whittaker unleashes a three-punch combination.
      The last blow definitely lands after the bell and his trainer again jumps in the ring to berate the ref.
      Whittaker resumes the assault…
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      Fans split over boxing hot prospect Ben Whittaker’s showboating and spinning on one leg during stunning TKO win

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      FANS are split on Ben Whittaker’s showboating during his TKO win over Khalid Gradia.The hot prospect was not afraid to show his character as he won the fight after five rounds.
      Ben Whittaker had plenty of character during his win over Khalid GraidiaCredit: PA
      Fans were split on his antics in the ringCredit: PA

      Whittaker, 26, was happy to showboat during the fight in which he was dominating.
      The Olympian hopped around on one leg, swaying from side to side as well as overdoing a lot of his body’s movements.
      A one point the Brit spun around on one leg which saw him told off by the referee.
      However, the crowd in Wembley’s Ovo Arena loved his stunts as they booed the official.
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      Viewers at home were split on their opinion of his antics in the ring as they took to social media.
      One fan posted: “Moves are fine when it’s flowing but he seems to be overdoing it.”
      A second wrote: “Embarrassing to watch. Hopping around the ring against a bin man.”
      A third commented: “Disgraceful showboating. You get in the ring to box. Not dance.”
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      A fourth said: “Ben Whittaker doing Ben Whittaker things 🔥.”
      Another added: “Ben Whittaker is a bit different. A right character and can box.”
      Speaking about his showboating after the win Whittaker admitted that it should not be taken as “disrespect”
      He told Sky Sports: “Do you know what it is? I can dance, I can shimmy, but I broke him down in a jiffy. 
      “I was going through the motions, looked at my dad and he was a bit annoyed, so I said ‘alright, let me show you what I can do’ and I got the job done.
      “Don’t take the showboating as disrespect, it’s just my art.
      “People can compare me to Prince Naseem but I am Ben Whittaker.” More

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      Boxing presenter Anna Woolhouse stuns in bold outfit as fans say she looks ‘sexy as hell’

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      ANNA WOOLHOUSE has stunned fans with a bold outfit for Joshua Buatsi’s fight against Dan Azeez.The Sky Sports presenter was on duty for the boxer’s bout at Wembley’s Ovo Arena.
      Anna Woolhouse wowed fans with a new outfitCredit: Instagram @woolyanna1
      She rocked the look while on duty for Sky SportsCredit: Instagram @woolyanna1
      Woolhouse, 40, has become a fan favourite for her knowledge of the sport and her outfit choices.
      She did not disappoint them as she wore a shiny silver top with a short skirt and tights.
      She completed the look with a pair of heels and her usual glasses.
      Fans loved the look as they flocked to social media.
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      One fan posted: “WOW!!!! Anna Woolhouse looks absolutely incredible on the boxing!! Looking sexy as hell in a short skirt, tights and heels combo!”
      A second commented: “Ohhh my days.”
      A third wrote: “Absolute class act.”
      A fourth pined: “Fine as ever.”
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      She has become a fan favourite presenterCredit: Instagram @woolyanna1
      She has covered boxing and the dartsCredit: Instagram @woolyanna1
      A fifth said: “Absolutely beautiful.”
      Another added: “Looking good lady.”
      Woolhouse recently wowed viewers with a daring outfit at the PDC World Darts Championship.
      She also showed off her intense workouts as fans admitted to being “shattered” just from watching.
      Elsewhere in boxing, Tyson Fury’s heavyweight clash with Oleksandr Uysk has been rescheduled for May 18.
      Woolhouse has built up a big online fanbaseCredit: Instagram @woolyanna1
      The glam presenter has 174k followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @woolyanna1
      She often wows them with her picturesCredit: Instagram @woolyanna1
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      Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk agree to bizarre wager if either pull out of rearranged fight as staggering fee revealed

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      TYSON FURY and Oleksandr Usyk have agreed to a HUGE wager if either fighter pulls out of their bout in Saudi Arabia.The highly-anticipated heavyweight title fight was delayed once again this week after Fury suffered a gash above his eye while sparring.
      Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk have agreed to a huge wager ahead of their fightCredit: Getty
      Turki Alalshikh (L) explained that it will cost either fighter millions to pull out of the fightCredit: YouTube
      The fight had previously been delayed following Fury’s closer than expected battle with Francis Ngannou last year.
      But that February 17 rearrangement has now been pushed back to May 18 following Fury’s eye injury.
      And both fighters have agreed to a bizarre wager should they pull out of facing each other for good.
      While announcing the new date on a YouTube broadcast, Saudi adviser Turki Alalshikh claimed that any fighter who cancels will have to pay up £10MILLION.
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      He said: “I have delayed it for May 18, I guarantee for both of the fighters £10million if someone escapes from the fight.
      “We will make the people around the world know if someone is scared.”
      Alalshikh confirmed that the crazy cash punishment will have to be paid out of the fighter’s own pocket.
      He also went on to explain that he would ensure a huge fight would take place on May 18 regardless of a late pull-out and has claimed that could even be Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury.
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      He explained: “I guarantee there will be another big fight on the same night [if it is cancelled].
      “If Usyk is scared then I will call for Joshua vs Fury and if Fury is scared I will call for any fighter that Usyk wants.
      “This is the fight of the century.”
      There’s so much at stake when the pair come to blows with four heavyweight titles on the line that would produce the first undisputed heavyweight champion in 25 years.
      Will Tyson Fury really be ready for Usyk on May 18?
      TYSON FURY and Oleksandr Usyk will now meet on May 18 after their undisputed fight was rescheduled following the Gypsy King’s horror cut in training.
      It could mean Fury has just 17 DAYS to fully prepare for the mouthwatering clash.
      Here, SunSport boxing expert Wally Downes Jr reveals whether the Brit will be fully prepared for the task at hand…
      Fury insists he only needed 11 stitches on the gash over his right eye, promoter Frank Warren had earlier said 14, and it did look to be healing nicely when he appeared online to debate Usyk on Saturday evening.
      Whichever it is, it makes this new scratch sound like a paper cut compared to the axe wound he suffered against Otto Wallin in 2019.
      Doctors will try to ban Fury from any physical activity while the cut heals and then prescribe a very slow return to training and only when it is completely repaired will he be advised to spar.
      However, trying to tell the 35-year-old Gypsy King what he can and cannot do might be a tall order for the little doctor charged with the task of policing the 6ft 9ins 20st maverick.
      The maths suggests he might only have 17 days of sparring to prepare for the super-talented southpaw, who grabbed gold at London 2012 and became undisputed cruiserweight king.
      And, while Fury is supposedly resting up and recovering from this latest set-back, Usyk will still be training his mind and body, doing practice rounds with giants and growing in confidence.
      While Fury is sidelined, he will undoubtedly gain weight. He was as big as 22st just eight weeks out from his October scare against Francis Ngannou, so he still has not tamed his appetite.
      And Fury fans will definitely worry that an enforced break, another stumbling block and another scar target for Usyk to aim his punches at, will all play into the 37-year-old Ukraine icon’s favour on May 18.

      The fight is expected to be shown in the UK on three channels as Sky Sports, TNT Sports and DAZN have all purchased broadcasting rights.
      Although the drama has already started after Fury stormed out of tonight’s interview after supposed comments about his wife Paris were brought up.
      The Gypsy King took issue with Usyk’s manager Egis Klimas who has called him a “coward” for dropping out of the February 17 fight.
      Tyson Fury postponed the fight after he got a huge cut on his eye while sparringCredit: X @Queensbury More