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      Fans say Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou script has ‘leaked’ after seeing behind-the-scenes clip of epic trailer

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      BOXING fans have joked that the “script” for Anthony Joshua’s showdown with Francis Ngannou has been leaked after the release of behind-the-scenes footage from the fight’s epic trailer.AJ will lock horns with the former UFC heavyweight champion in a lucrative Saudi showdown on March 8.Anthony Joshua throws down with former UFC champ Francis Ngannou on March 8Credit: AlamyAn epic Street Fighter-themed trailer for their crossover clash was released this weekCredit: X@TURKI_ALALSHIKHAn extremely rare double knockdown took place in the trailerCredit: X@TURKI_ALALSHIKHBoxing fans joked about the fight’s ‘script’ being leaked after seeing behind the scenes footage of the pair filming a double knockout emergedCredit: DAZNThe build-up to the crossover clash reached fever pitch this week following the release of an epic Street Fighter-themed trailer.The trailer features a hilarious segment in which both men fall to the canvas after landing punches.Footage of the clip being made, which shows the pair hitting each other at the same time then falling on to crash mats, has now emerged.And it prompted one fight fan to write on X: “Francis Ngannou vs Anthony Joshua script just leaked!!!”READ MORE IN BOXINGAnother said: “I know what to bet the house on now! I’m getting rich, guys!”And another said: “Nice movie they’ll act.”One remarked: “Guys, put ALL your money on a double KO! In fact, I’m taking bets.”Another chimed in: “How can these fighters spend this much time together & rehearse scenes together & still keep the integrity of the fight fiercely competitive and not scripted or just a glorified spar?”Most read in BoxingOne fight fan couldn’t believe the pair agreed to take part in the outrageous scene, saying: “WTF?CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSANTHONY JOSHUA VS FRANCIS NGANNOU: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE CROSSOVER BOUT”Imagine having to do this with the guy ur fighting lol.”Former two-time unified heavyweight champion Joshua, 34, enters the Saudi showdown flying high on three straight wins.Epic Street-Fighter themed promo video for Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou releasedNgannou, meanwhile, goes into his second boxing match on the back of a split decision defeat to WBC king Tyson Fury.The Predator put Fury on his backside in the third round of their Riyadh rumble, a situation Joshua is keen to avoid.He said: “If Tyson underestimated Ngannou, I sure won’t. Francis has lost the element of surprise with me.”We knew Francis had a reputation as the biggest puncher in the world but the surprise was how well he boxed.”He was exceptional on the inside and made life very complicated for Tyson.”So much so that I do belong to the opinion that he beat Fury.” More

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      I’m a former boxing champ but my brother’s much braver, he risks his life in the world’s deepest, darkest places

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      SAM EGGINGTON is one of Britain’s bravest boxers – but he’s not even the toughest man around the family dinner table.Aged 30, the Smethwick Savage has a throwback fighting CV to be hugely proud of, having shared the ring with the likes of Bradley Skeete, Frankie Gavin, Paulie Malignaggi and Liam Smith and refusing to be in an easy or unexciting fight.Sam Eggington is one of Britain’s bravest boxersCredit: GettyBut Eggington admits brother Daniel is much braverCredit: Instagram @danieleggingtonDaniel is an extreme explorerCredit: Instagram @danieleggingtonBut the former British welterweight champ would rather boast about brother Daniel, 32, an extreme explorer who has dared to trek around the planet’s least charted territories in remote spots around Indonesia, Costa Rica, the Darien Gap and Guyana.The typically humble Brummie said: “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.READ MORE IN BOXING”He comes back home and works so hard so he can get back to remote regions and he does it with the minimum of help just from local governments and guides.“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.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSEggington’s ruthless reluctance to bite his tongue is another trait that marks him out as an old-school fighter.He was brought in to lose against Southampton’s 20-0 Joe Pigford last May at his nearby Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth. Fans fear Anthony Joshua will be ‘sleeping for a week’ after Francis Ngannou BREAKS scale on punch machineBut – once again – he upset the applecart and the bookies by scoring a longshot win for the underdog on the road.It should have sparked his umpteenth resurgence for the 34-8 banger but instead he has spent almost a year on the sidelines waiting for a fight that has finally come around this Friday, against another favourite in Abass Baraou, on Channel 5.“I was born in the wrong era,” he explains perfectly.“I’m not interested in protecting my record, social media or sucking up to people, I just want to fight.“I should have been around in the 1950s when everybody fought everyone and losing in a great fight wasn’t something to be ashamed of.“These days fighters are terrified of losing and more worried about their followers than their fights.“My last win was great, the outsider again fighting in my opponent’s backyard and we sprung the upset again.READ MORE SUN STORIES“It should have sparked another title run but instead I’ve had to wait around while other people make silly demands and price themselves out of fights.“No one can ever say I ever used any excuse to avoid a fight, I’m ready to go at 4pm when it’s still light outside or 1 in the morning when the cleaners have already started sweeping up, stick me on the free YouTube stream before the TV section, I couldn’t care less, I just want to fight.”Eggington returns against Abass BaraouCredit: Reuters More

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      Jake Paul says he’s ‘INJURED’ going into ring return as boxing fans hound him for fighting a ‘delivery man’

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      JAKE PAUL has jokingly claimed he’s “injured” just days ahead of his return to the ring.The YouTuber-turned-boxer returns to action early on Sunday morning on the undercard of Amanda Serrano’s unified featherweight title clash with Nina Meinke.Jake Paul returns to the ring this weekendCredit: REUTERSPaul will be welcomed back to the ring by Ryan BourlandCredit: DAZNThe Problem Child has claimed to have suffered an injury ahead of his returnCredit: YOUTUBE@JAKEPAULPaul, 27, will be welcomed back to the squared circle by long-time cruiserweight Ryan Bourland.But the social media sensation has claimed to be nursing an injury ahead of his under-the-radar ring return.The Problem Child revealed the apparent injury in a new YouTube video documenting his latest training camp.The video’s description reads: “Jake Paul gets injured before Puerto Rico fight with Amanda Serrano and Ryan Bourland on March 2nd.”READ MORE IN BOXINGSharing the clip on X, he wrote: “Doubt me all you want. This is my destiny and I will fulfil it.”The former Disney star’s followers weren’t, however, as sympathetic to his knock as he might have expected.One commented: “No one is doubting you, everyone knows you’re gonna beat him.”Another said: “You are literally fighting an Uber driver. Ain’t nobody doubting you.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSJake Paul is set to compete in mixed martial arts this yearCredit: The Mega AgencyAnd another said: “Nobodies doubting you. You’re fighting a delivery man.”One remarked: “Needs to make drama for his fight as no one is interested.”Inside Jake and Logan Paul’s £3.2m two-story warehouse gym in Puerto Rico with boxing ring, weights and recovery zonesAnother chimed in: “I literally have to remortgage my house to bet on you you’re that big of a favourite.”One of his followers, however, was sympathetic and pointed out: “No fighter ever comes out of camp 100 per cent.”Paul hasn’t fought since his brutal first-round KO of Andre August last December.It’s unclear how many times he plans to fight in the ring this year as he announced grand plans to compete in mixed martial arts last November. More

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      Ryan Garcia announces new relationship with OnlyFans star Mikaela Testa…and says he is training her to become a boxer

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      RYAN GARCIA has announced he is in a relationship with OnlyFans star Mikaela Testa – and is already training her to box.Garcia – who recently divorced Andrea Celina – took to Instagram to reveal his new romance in a series of posts. Ryan Garcia announced he is in a relationship with OnlyFans star Mikaela TestaCredit: GettyMikaela is an Australian influencerCredit: instagram @ mikkimouse404Mikaela and Garcia have announced their relationshipCredit: instagram @ mikkimouse404He 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.” Garcia then doubled down on training Mikaela to fight under Misfits Boxing, which hosts celebrity-style crossover bouts. He posted: “Look this is my baby, MY QUEEN BELIEVE THAT!! READ MORE IN BOXING”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. “No less then 500,000$ and percentage of PPV if it makes sense.” Garcia, 25, is gearing up for his first world title shot, on April 20 against WBC super-lightweight champion Devin Haney, also 25. Most read in BoxingAnd he defended his new relationship when speaking out on X. He said: “Bro what’s up with Yall? I can’t ft my girl and post it??? This is social media, where you share your life. Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia agree deal for mega-fight in SEVENTH bout between rivals as date and location is revealed”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.” Garcia, who has 10.3m Instagram followers, confirmed his split with his ex Andrea on the same day they welcomed their second child, named Henry. The American superstar won his last fight in December in seven rounds against Oscar Duarte. It followed his first career defeat in April, losing to Gervonta Davis, 28, in a blockbuster bout.Garcia has claimed he made $30million (£23.6m) for the fight and expects a similar payday against unbeaten two-weight champ Haney. His new girlfriend meanwhile is an influencer from Australia with almost 1million followers. Devin Haney facing off with GarciaCredit: GettyGarcia’s ex-wife Andrea CelinaCredit: Instagram @dreacelinaNew girlfriend Mikaela is apparently being trained to box by GarciaCredit: instagram @mikaelatestaShe boasts nearly 1m Instagram followersCredit: instagram @mikaelatestaThe Aussie also has an OnlyFans accountCredit: instagram @mikaelatesta More

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      Anthony Joshua reveals he had secret meeting with Deontay Wilder before American blew their £100million fight series

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA met up with Deontay Wilder just days before their lucrative two-fight series went up in a plume of Saudi smoke.The long-time rivals were on course to take part in back-to-back Riyadh rumbles worth £100million this year before their respective clashes with Otto Wallin and Joseph Parker last December.Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder were set to have back-to-back Saudi showdowns this yearCredit: ReutersWilder blew their £100million two-fight series by losing to Joseph ParkerCredit: GETTYJoshua has revealed the pair met during the Day of Reckoning fight week to finalise the boutsCredit: PABut former WBC heavyweight champion Wilder failed to do his part to finalise the long-overdue showdowns, turning in a lacklustre display on his way to suffering a points defeat to Parker.Boxing fans around the world were left disappointed that the fight they’ve been longing for is now seemingly gone forever, but none more than AJ.He told Sky Sports: “[It was] annoying in a way because in fight week we met up, we spoke to lawyers, we signed contracts, all that good stuff.”It’s a fight that fans want to see.”READ MORE IN BOXINGHowever, despite Wilder now having lost three of his last four, Joshua is still willing to share the ring with the Bronze Bomber.The former two-time unified champion said: “I’m not saying it’s completely written off.”It’s a fight where everything was signed and sealed. It just needed both of us to deliver.”And he didn’t meet his end of the bargain.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSANTHONY JOSHUA VS FRANCIS NGANNOU: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE CROSSOVER BOUTJoshua, 34, returns to the ring next Friday for a crossover clash with former UFC heavyweight king Francis Ngannou.Ngannou shocked the world in his boxing debut last October by cutting and dropping Tyson Fury, who eked out a points win in their Saudi showdown.How heavyweights Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou compare on punching machine – and it’s bad news for BritBut AJ insists he won’t make the same mistake The Gyspy King did and underestimate the MMA man mountain.He said: “If Tyson underestimated Ngannou, I sure won’t.”Francis has lost the element of surprise with me.”We knew Francis had a reputation as the biggest puncher in the world but the surprise was how well he boxed.”He was exceptional on the inside and made life very complicated for Tyson.”So much so that I do belong to the opinion that he beat Fury.” More

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      How heavyweights Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou compare on punch machine – and it’s bad news for Brits

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      FRANCIS NGANNOU is a harder hitter than Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury – if punch machine numbers are anything to go by. Ngannou had fans fearing for AJ ahead of their March 8 showdown in Saudi Arabia after effortlessly hitting the top score of 999. Fans feared for Anthony Joshua after his punch machine scoreCredit: Instagram / @ francisngannouJoshua clocked a score just under NgannouCredit: InstagramTyson Fury and AJ both used their weaker left handCredit: InstagramDAZN posted a video in 2023 which showed Joshua clocking 965 – but it was with his weaker left hand. And Fury also has a similar machine in his gym and once ranked a score of 993 – but he too refused to use his stronger right hook.The three efforts were compiled in a video by Boxing Science but fans were not convinced it proves anything. One said: “They should do it on the same punching machine to get a accurate result. READ MORE IN BOXING”All matches would be slightly different. All there readings were not that far apart.” Another added: “Unless they’re all calibrated perfectly, the number mean nothing. All different machines. Pointless.”One agreed: “Think they all need to hit the same machine.” Ngannou’s ferocious fists were on full display when he dropped Fury on his boxing debut in October despite losing a controversial split-decision.Most read in BoxingANTHONY JOSHUA VS FRANCIS NGANNOU: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE CROSSOVER BOUTCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHis frightening power was once tested and found to be the equivalent to 96 horse power.That means it carries the same ferocity as a 12lb sledgehammer being swung at full force or being hit by a moving Ford Escort. Fans fear Anthony Joshua will be ‘sleeping for a week’ after Francis Ngannou BREAKS scale on punch machineFormer kickboxer Dewey Cooper has been the man tasked with honing Ngannou’s hands since joining the camp in 2017.But along with coach John Mbumba, their roles became even more important last year when Ngannou put on hold his MMA career to cross over to boxing.But Cooper admits neither him or Mbumba can take credit for his devastating power.Instead, he puts it down to Ngannou’s years spent working in sand mines in Cameroon for £1.50 a day from the age of ten.Cooper told SunSport: “As far as his punching power, no that was something that he naturally had.”He dug sand mines as a kid all the way up to his early 20s. READ MORE SUN STORIES”Of course, his DNA, his Cameroonian heritage and that hard manual labour as a kid all the way up, I feel was the main attribute to that ungodly power.”Ngannou with boxing coach Dewey CooperCredit: Reuters More

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      Apollonia Llewellyn cheekily sticks out tongue in busty throwback snaps as fans call boxing girl ’10/10 every time’

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      APOLLONIA LLEWELLYN delighted fans with her latest Instagram snaps.The influencer has gathered a huge social media following since appearing as a ring girl on Misfits Boxing.Apollonia Llewellyn headed to a New York restaurant in the throwback snapsCredit: instagram @apolloniallewellynThe influencer posed for a trio of snapsCredit: instagram @apolloniallewellynFans loved Apollonia’s postCredit: instagram @apolloniallewellynApollonia boasts 579,000 Instagram followers.In her latest post, she uploaded a trio of throwback snaps from a restaurant in New York following a trip last year.For the first she posed with her tongue out while holding her fork.While in the second she stared off into the distance.READ MORE IN SPORTAnd in the third Apollonia gazed into the camera.She captioned the snaps: “When he asks what do i bring to the table.”Her post quickly received more than 2,000 likes.And plenty of fans rushed to leave a comment.Most read in BoxingOne wrote: “10/10 everytime.”While a second called her “gorgeous”.Apollonia Llewellyn sends fans into meltdown by going make-up-free in lacy see-through dress for raunchy clipA third said: “Sensational always.”And another added: “Wonderful.”Yorkshire lass Apollonia recently went to the football, taking in Barnsley’s 2-1 win over Derby at Oakwell.And she also posed in a black leather corset for snaps posted on social media.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: INSTAGRAMConor McGregor was among 8,000 fans who enjoyed this see-through lacy outfitCredit: INSTAGRAMThousands of Apollonia’s fans enjoyed the view on the ring girl’s holiday to New YorkCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia braved the snow in the Lake DistrictCredit: InstagramApollonia really enjoyed this bowl of pasta on her summer holiday to SantoriniCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia invited fans to ‘sit and stare’ at this picture, and thousands took her up on the invitationCredit: INSTAGRAMFans were worried Apollonia’s top had shrunk in the wash as she enjoyed this hearty breakfastCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia’s followers were in awe of the stunner’s new hairdo as she wowed in a tiny yellow bikiniCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia sent a cheeky message to her fans as she posed in this glamorous see-through numberCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia told fans ‘no caption needed’ as she squeezed into this skin-tight see-through playsuitCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia revealed he ‘idea of happiness’ is being ‘wind swept on the beach’ with this busty snapCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia left very little to the imagination as she ‘brightened fans’ Mondays’ in a skimpy wet T-shirtCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia shot to recognition as a member of the Misfits Boxing fight night teamShe has garnered her a huge social media presenceCredit: INSTAGRAM @apolloniallewellynApollonia has over 570,000 Instagram followersCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynShe has turned down a staggering £100,000 to pose nude beforeCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynThe model insisted she isn’t money-orientedCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynApollonia shows off her jet setting lifestyle onlineCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynShe also holidayed in New YorkCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynApollonia is no stranger to a bikini pictureCredit: INSTAGRAM @apolloniallewellynShe has built a huge following on social mediaCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynApollonia works as a model alongside her social fameCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn More

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      John Fury in shock talks for fight with Misfits Boxing after being called out by Mike Tyson’s ex-sparring partner

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      JOHN FURY is talking to Misfits Boxing over a shock fight – but no offer has yet been tabled. Fury is most recognised as the dad to superstar sons Tyson and Tommy. John Fury has been in talks with Misfits BoxingCredit: GettyBut he has become an outspoken figure in his own right and called out big names including Mike Tyson and Carl Froch. More recently, Tyson’s ex-sparring partner Joe Egan challenged Fury and claimed KSI’s Misfits promotion would front the cash for it. Promoter Kalle Sauerland is in contact with Fury but admitted no official offer has yet been made. Sauerland told Pro Boxing Fans: “We talk to John a lot. We talk about some of the boxers he’s working with, like Roman Fury. READ MORE IN boxing”So we have a lot of conversation points… but at the same time I can’t say we’ve made an offer on that fight. “It’s a fight that, yes we’d look at, it would have to be medically checked and everything else. “But as of right now, no there’s not been an offer made.” Both Froch and Egan have questioned whether Fury truly wants to fight or if it is a case of all bark no bite. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut Sauerland said: “Oh, no, no, John would definitely be up for a fight, I can assure you that.” Fury – who had an 8-4-1 pro record – spoke out in an interview with Free Bets and admitted only Iron Mike could bring him back to the ring. Tyson Fury’s brother branded ‘the normal one of the family’ as he gives interview about ‘cringey’ dad JohnHe said: To be completely honest with you, I don’t think they could afford me. “The only person I’m looking at who can really bring the numbers in is Mike Tyson. If I don’t get him, I’m not really interested in these other men. “I’m not cheap and for me to climb back into the ring, it’s in the millions, not the thousands.” Mike Tyson with former sparring partner Joe EganCredit: Joe Egan More