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      Manny Pacquiao comes out of retirement and announces date for return for shock fight days after Conor McGregor callout

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      MANNY PACQUIAO will return to the ring next year for a shock showdown with a Muay Thai icon.The former eight-weight division champion, 45, called time on his Hall-of-Fame career in September 2021 following a points defeat to Yordenis Ugas.
      Manny Pacquiao retired from boxing after losing to Yordenis Ugas in September 2021Credit: AP
      Pacman has flirted with coming out of retirement over the last 18 monthsCredit: AP
      The former eight-weight champ will face Muay Thai and kickboxing icon BuakawCredit: GETTY
      Pacquiao, however, has repeatedly flirted with the prospect of lacing up his gloves over the last year and a half.
      And he’s struck a deal to throw down with Muay Thai and kickboxing legend Buakaw in Thailand.
      Pacman’s clash with Buakaw – which has been in the works for the last eight months – will take place at Bangkok’s Impact Arena on April 20.
      The ‘Match of Legends’ – which will be contested over six three-minute rounds with two-minute breaks – will serve as the showpiece event for Thailand’s Fresh Air Festival.
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      Fresh Air Festival CEO Vinij Lertratanachai said: “We are honoured to have Manny ‘PacMan’ Pacquiao and Buakaw Banchamek for this historic event.
      “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity you won’t want to miss.”
      Pacquiao returned to the ring last December for an exhibition bout with South Korean martial artist DK Yoo.
      It’s not yet known, however, if his clash with Bukaw will also be an exhibition.
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      Manny Pacquiao returned to the ring last December for a clash with DK YooCredit: AFP
      Nevertheless, the pride of the Philippines plans to put on a show against the beloved Buakaw.
      He said: “I will do my best and give good action for fans to make them happy and enjoy the show.
      Writing on Instagram, he said: “This is going to be an amazing fight.”
      The announcement of Pacquiao’s ring return comes less than a week after UFC superstar Conor McGregor challenged him to face him in a blockbuster Saudi showdown.
      The Notorious said: “It’s his sport. If he wants me to come down to a smaller weight, then we should use more of my weapon.
      “I should be able to grapple, that’s more fair.
      “Say it to him, ‘Be a man or a mouse!’ Is Manny a man or a mouse? That’s it!” More

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      Frank Warren backs Daniel Dubois for British showdown with Anthony Joshua after Deontay Wilder blew £100m mega-fight

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      FRANK WARREN has backed Anthony Joshua to take on Daniel Dubois following their victories during the “Day of Reckoning” on Saturday.Deontay Wilder was next in line to face AJ – as the pair signed to fight each other – but the Bronze Bomber’s defeat against Joseph Parker blew the £100m mega-fight.
      Frank Warren has eyed up Daniel Dubois as Anthony Joshua’s next opponentCredit: Reuters
      Dubois beat Jarrel Miller during the ‘day of reckoning’ in Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaCredit: Reuters
      Anthony Joshua defeated Otto Wallin after five roundsCredit: Getty
      Joshua took fans back to the old days after he stopped Otto Wallin in five rounds in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
      The British fighter is now set for a thriller in 2024 as he is on the road to becoming a three-time world heavyweight champion.
      But AJ needs a new opponent if he wants to continue climbing up the ranks.
      And Warren thinks fellow Brit Dubois would be the perfect opponent.
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      He told TalkSPORT: “For me, Dubois could fight any of those guys in the top 10. Even AJ would be a good fight. I’d watch that all day long.”
      The 26-year-old stopped Jarrell Miller in the tenth and final round following an impressive performance in Saudi Arabia.
      And after his win, Dubois is confident the Hall of Fame boxing promoter will make the bout happen between him and British heavyweight giant AJ.
      Dubois suffered a defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in August, but many fans believed he deserved to win.
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      He could now be poised to take on the Ukrainian again while Joshua lines up another bout in a bid to take back his heavyweight title.
      Meanwhile, for AJ, Filip Hrgovic, the IBF mandatory challenger, was who the Brit first mentioned in his post-fight press conference.
      Fighting the Croatian would be Joshua’s quickest way back to world champion status.
      Dubois however is more well-known which could be a bigger payday for AJ as he will miss out on a fight against Wilder – who suffered his third career loss.
      Joshua was set to fight Deontay Wilder next but he faced a defeat against Joseph ParkerCredit: Getty More

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      Eddie Hearn reveals he looks in the mirror and says ‘f***ing hell yeah’ after incredible body transformation

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      EDDIE HEARN says “f***ing hell yeah” to himself in the mirror when he looks at his new and improved physique, the boxing promoter has revealed.Hearn, 44, has embarked on a demanding 10-week workout programme to get in shape.
      Eddie Hearn has shown off his new and improved physiqueCredit: David Venni / Men’s Health UK
      The boxing promoter is on the cover of Men’s HealthCredit: David Venni / Men’s Health UK
      He has been put through a gruelling 10-week fitness regimeCredit: David Venni / Men’s Health UK
      Hearn admits he used to ‘hate’ the gym but is now completely dedicatedCredit: David Venni / Men’s Health UK
      On Thursday, his impressive results were showcased on the front of Men’s Health magazine.
      And the outspoken promoter, who represents heavyweight superstar Anthony Joshua, admits his trimmer look has given him even more confidence.
      Speaking to Men’s Health UK, he said: “When I wake up in the morning, I go into the bathroom and I get a glimpse of myself and go, ‘F**king hell yeah,’ and that’s good enough.
      “That makes me feel great for the day.”
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      Hearn, who ran the London Marathon in 2014, always “hated” the gym until recently.
      But he knew he had to do something about his health as he entered middle age – with the Essex-born businessman conceding he once feared for his life.
      Referencing how the demands of his job escalated in 2021, he said: “The workload trebled, and I just thought to myself, one, you can’t do this for very long if you continue living the same lifestyle, and two, you might die.
      “As extreme as that sounds, I’ve got a history of heart problems in the family.
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      Hearn, pictured above in 2021, says he feared for his life when he had an unhealthy lifestyleCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      His outlook on training has dramatically changed in recent timesCredit: David Venni / Men’s Health UK
      “I’ve got a job that’s full of stress. I’m not really sleeping. My diet’s s**t. I’m not training that much. I’m overweight.
      “It’s all the classic signs of a short lifespan.”
      Now his outlook has completely changed as he focuses on improving his fitness even further.
      He added: “Right now, physically, I feel better than I’ve ever felt in my life, and I’m 44 years old.
      “I’m excited to see what’s going to happen in six months, what’s going to happen in 12 months, what’s going to happen in three years.”
      Last week, Hearn watched Joshua, 34, stop Otto Wallin in the main event of a blockbuster show in Saudi Arabia.
      But a clash with long-time rival Deontay Wilder appears to be off the table after the hard-hitting American, 38, was outboxed as he lost to Joseph Parker by unanimous decision.
      Read about Eddie Hearn’s workouts on the new Men’s Health app, available to download now. More

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      Boxing ring girl Apollonia Llewellyn shows off incredible curves in swimsuit as fans say ‘yes please’

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      APOLLONIA LLEWELLYN stunned fans as she posed in a daring swimsuit.The boxing ring girl struck a striking pose with her hands on her hips as her silver thigh-high boots caught the eye.
      Apollonia Llewellyn stunned in a designer swimsuitCredit: https://www.instagram.com/apolloniallewellyn/
      Fans complimented the ring girl on her lookCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      Apollonia stunned on a recent trip to New YorkCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      The influencer stunned as a naughty Santa over the festive period
      Apollonia wore a swimsuit made by the designer brand Balmain Paris.
      She has been hard at work in the gym since enjoying Christmas and captioned her Instagram post: “Grind mode.”
      Her 576,000 followers went mad for the look and quickly began complimenting Apollonia.
      One said: “Unreal 😍”
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      Another added: “Yes please.”
      A third wrote: “Gorgeous 💖”
      And another commented: “Wow 😍”
      Apollonia, 23, sent her fans wild over the festive period as she dressed up as a naughty Santa.
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      The influencer also delighted fans with some snaps from a recent trip to New York, visiting the Big Apple with her footballer boyfriend Jair Rowe.
      Apollonia recently stunned fans with a series of bikini shots from a trip to California.
      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 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
      Fans were worried Apollonia’s top had shrunk in the wash as she enjoyed this hearty breakfastCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Apollonia’s followers were in awe of the stunner’s new hairdo as she wowed in a tiny yellow bikiniCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Apollonia sent a cheeky message to her fans as she posed in this glamorous see-through numberCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Apollonia told fans ‘no caption needed’ as she squeezed into this skin-tight see-through playsuitCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Apollonia revealed he ‘idea of happiness’ is being ‘wind swept on the beach’ with this busty snapCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Apollonia left very little to the imagination as she ‘brightened fans’ Mondays’ in a skimpy wet T-shirtCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Apollonia shot to recognition as a member of the Misfits Boxing fight night team
      She has garnered her a huge social media presenceCredit: INSTAGRAM @apolloniallewellyn
      Apollonia has over 570,000 Instagram followersCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      She has turned down a staggering £100,000 to pose nude beforeCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      The model insisted she isn’t money-orientedCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      Apollonia shows off her jet setting lifestyle onlineCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn More

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      Daniel Dubois targets three huge fights after KOing disgraced Jarrell Miller in final moments of Saudi bout

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      DANIEL DUBOIS has set his sights on three potential opponents following his victory over Jarrell Miller.The 26-year-old stopped Miller in the tenth and final round following an impressive performance in Saudi Arabia.
      Daniel Dubois is targeting a heavyweight giant for his next fightCredit: Getty
      Dubois wants a rematch with Oleksandr UsykCredit: Getty
      And now he is eyeing a headline bout with a heavyweight giant.
      Speaking to the media after Saturday’s fight, Dubois said: “Frank Warren will do his job, but I want all the big names now.
      “I feel like I’ve gained the experience and I’ve improved bounds and leaps. And confidence-wise, I proved to myself I can dig deep tonight.”
      He added: “AJ (Anthony Joshua) . All the big boys. AJ, (Tyson) Fury, (Oleksandr) Usyk rematch, come on!
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      “I had a lot of things going on in my life and my head that I needed sort out, and tonight was a part of my redemption and recovery process.
      “We’re out to win, and that’s what we did. I’ve got a lot of maturing to do, a lot of things to learn, I was scrappy in there but we came through it.”
      Dubois suffered a defeat to Usyk in August, but many fans believed he deserved to win.
      He could now be poised to take on the Ukrainian again while Joshua lines up another bout in a bid to take back his heavyweight title.
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      Eddie Hearn previously suggested that Filip Hrgovic is next for AJ.
      Joshua was set to fight Deontay Wilder, but that potential bout was thrown into chaos when the American suffered a defeat to Joseph Parker on the ‘Day of Reckoning’.
      Wilder will now have to find another way to bounce back – if he doesn’t retire.
      Dubois has also called out Anthony JoshuaCredit: AFP
      Tyson Fury is another name on his list of targetsCredit: Getty More

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      Tyson Fury tipped for surprising role in hit TV drama as he eyes acting career following Netflix success

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      HE’S the Gypsy King of the ring and this year also conquered reality TV, now Tyson Fury fancies adding a serious drama to his screen credits.Peaky Blinders star Packy Lee has revealed the heavyweight boxing champ is angling for a role in a new era of the historical Brummie gangster saga.
      Here’s what Tyson Fury might look like in a Peaky Blinders spin-offCredit: Supplied
      Packy is developing a spin-off based on his loveable rogue character Johnny Dogs, the Traveller cousin of show star Cillian Murphy’s Tommy Shelby.
      And he says Tyson is desperate to be involved.
      Packy explained: “There’s talk of a movie, there’s talk of a spin-off … I’ve had a lot of calls about it.
      “At the end of the day, there’s options out there in that Peaky Blinders world.

      “Tyson Fury has been on to me saying, ‘Are you serious?’ I told him, ‘You know I am.’ He told me, ‘This would be amazing.’
      “Given his background he’d be the perfect cameo.”
      Packy says the show’s treatment would be like when US dark comedy Breaking Bad delivered a second smash hit with its spin-off Better Call Saul.
      It comes after Tyson and his wife Paris let cameras film their home life for Netflix in At Home With The Furys.
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      The series was so successful it helped the streamer achieve a rare entry in the UK’s top 50 most-watched shows after its release in August.
      The BBC would be mad to knock out the chance of filming with the Fury. More

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      Oleksandr Usyk reveals how Eminem is helping him cope with Tyson Fury taunt as he says ‘it’s when, not if, I win’

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      OLEKSANDR USYK has zero doubts that he will beat Tyson Fury – and he is being inspired by legendary rapper Eminem.The two unbeaten heavyweight champions will collide in the division’s first-ever four-belt unification on February 17 in Saudi Arabia.
      Oleksandr Usyk says he has no doubt that he will become undisputed champCredit: PA
      He also revealed how Eminem is helping to inspire himCredit: AFP
      The 35-year-old Gypsy King, who was floored by UFC star Francis Ngannou last time out in his controversial crossover bout victory, has already been stoking the flames ahead of the showdown.
      He and Usyk went nose-to-nose at the fight announcement press conference, where the Brit tried barging the Ukrainian head first at the face-off.
      And Fury has also consistently attempted to insult his 36-year-old rival by calling him “rabbit”.
      However, that term seems to be one that has now been embraced by Usyk.
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      The star told Sky Sports: “I got into his head and now instead of me, he thinks about a rabbit. Keep thinking, brother.
      “I have listened to Eminem for many years, his mum used to call him a white rabbit.
      “I don’t know, I like this rapper.
      “Tony Bellew once said that I am a beast in boxing, I said: ‘Not really, I’m just a white rabbit.’”
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      Despite giving up a large weight, height and reach advantage to Fury, the man who conquered Anthony Joshua twice has every confidence that he will soon have another belt to add to his WBO, WBA and IBF championships.
      He said: “It’s not ‘if’ I win but ‘when’ I win.
      “When I go to sleep I imagine myself boxing, then my hand raised high. I simply believe that I can win.”
      Usyk recently revealed that he believed he was the only one training seriously for the undisputed decider after Fury went parasailing with his kids while on holiday.
      However, recent reports have suggested that the Gyspy King was heading out to Saudi TWO MONTHS before fighting Usyk after his camp plans came under fire.

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      Jake Paul reveals phone call with ‘scared’ Tommy Fury as American admits why rematch WON’T happen

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      JAKE Paul has sensationally claimed that a rematch with Tommy Fury will not happen because his old rival is “scared”.The two met in Saudi Arabia in February this year, with professional boxer Fury emerging victorious.
      Both fighters claimed they had one the boutCredit: Getty
      Fury went on to beat KSI in October as he continued his foray into the influencer boxing game.
      Paul, meanwhile, dispatched pro-fighter Andre August in their bout this month.
      The social media star revealed that he would like a rematch with Fury but does not see it happening.
      He took to X to post: “Had a call with Tommy and his dad John about a month ago.
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      “It was clear their main concern was money and not about actually getting the fight done.
      “After offering him the largest guarantee on the biggest stage he’d ever receive they have gone silent.
      “I smell fear. Real fighting man would jump at the chance to make his biggest payday ever and actually live up to his claim that he’s going to KO me.”
      Fury meanwhile, appeared to call out Jake’s brother Logan in an interview with SportBible.
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      That’s led to speculation that the fight could happen.
      Fury said: “If Logan Paul wants some, he can get some. I don’t even think about men like Logan Paul.
      “I’m the type of guy to go down and fight Logan Paul after 20 pints of beer, he’s not a fighter. 
      ‘”Jake on the other hand, he prepares well and he wants it. Logan is a wrestler, YouTuber and actor. Logan doesn’t want to fight me because he doesn’t want a death wish.” More