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      Anthony Joshua leaves Laura Woods in stitches as he reveals descriptions of Tyson Fury before making bold KO prediction

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA left Laura Woods in stitches when asked for his thoughts on Tyson Fury.The former two-time unified heavyweight champion hasn’t been shy in giving his opinions on the Gypsy King in recent years.
      Anthony Joshua recently did a sitdown interview with TNT Sports presenter Laura WoodsCredit: TNT SPORTS
      The topic of Tyson Fury inevitably came upCredit: REUTERS
      AJ had Woods in stitches after revealing his thoughts on The Gypsy KingCredit: TNT SPORTS
      Joshua’s past willingness to share his thoughts on his Brit rival, however, didn’t stop TNT Sports presenter Woods from getting his latest thoughts on the WBC heavyweight king.
      He told the TNT Sports Boxing Channel’s host: “If I call people dossers for certain things and the same thing happens to me, what does that make me?”
      Woods didn’t mince her words in her jokey reply to AJ, saying “a dosser” before briefly laughing.
      Joshua, 34, saw the funny side and replied: “He’s a dosser ain’t?”
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      Watford warrior Joshua – who is gearing up to face Otto Wallin in Saudi Arabia next weekend – has often opted against launching vicious tirades against Fury.
      Although he admits he has thought about tearing into his counterpart on more than one occasion.
      He said: “Sometimes I think, ‘Should I just rip into this geezer and just call him every name under the sun?
      “Or should I just leave him?”
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      When pressed to describe the eccentric Fury in one word, Joshua didn’t mess around.
      He simply said: “Diva.”
      Despite a fight between the pair seemingly being a million miles away from coming to fruition, British boxing fans are still desperate to see Joshua and Fury trade blows.
      Joshua himself is keen to share the ring with the Wythenshawe warrior, who he believes wouldn’t be able to pull off his wide array of tricks on him.
      The London 2012 Olympic gold medallist said: “It would be a good fight, a good fight.
      “I’m too quick, too strong, he can’t lean on me, can’t throw me about and I’m explosive. I can knock people out.
      “I knock a lot of people out. It would be early, he’s a good fighter, but I’ll be there, I’ll be there 100 per cent.”
      Watch the full interview on TNT Sports 1 from 6:30pm or the TNT Sports Boxing YouTube Channel. ‘Day of Reckoning’, Saturday 23rd December, as part of Riyadh season will be available live on TNT Sports Box Office and DAZN. For info on how to watch visit www.dayofreckoning.co.uk More

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      Inside George Foreman’s amazing car collection up for auction, including a priceless Ford GT and a massive tour bus

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      GEORGE FOREMAN’s amazing car collection is up for grabs.Over the years, the boxing legend, 74, has amassed a stunning array of motors from every decade.
      George Foreman amassed an amazing array of motors
      Foreman’s 52-car collection is up for auctionCredit: Instagram / @hagertymarketplace
      A vintage Chevy Impala is available as part of the collection
      There is a very old-fashioned 1932 Ford Model 18, as well as a kitted out tour bus.
      For the more sporty, there’s even a 2005-edition Ford GT supercar in bright red.
      The stunning cars have been made available by auctioneers Hagerty Marketplace.
      Foreman admitted: “I have been a car collector and enthusiast most of my life, but the time has come for me to share my cars with other like-minded enthusiasts.
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      “Being able to offer them to the more than million-strong Hagerty audience is the best way to ensure they get the attention they deserve.”
      SunSport let’s you take a peak through some of what is on offer.
      1959 Chevrolet Impala Tri-Power Convertible
      With an apparent 60,000 miles on the clock, George’s classic Chevy is picking up plenty of admirers.
      Like most of the collection, there’s no reserve price – with current bidding at around the ÂŁ120,000 mark.
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      It is finished in black over red vinyl upholstery with tri-tone cloth seat inserts.
      The 14 inch steel wheels wearing spinner covers and mounted with Coker Classic wide whitewall tires are a thing a of beauty.
      1932 Ford Model 18 Deluxe Coupe
      George’s collection begins with classic motors from the 1930s.
      The pick of them is the staggering Ford Model 18, that’s already drawn bids at around ÂŁ52,000.
      It is a car famously ingrained in American pop culture as one of the original hot rods.
      It’s a collector’s item, not to be driven, which explains why it has only travelled 819 miles.
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      1960 Bentley S2 Long Wheelbase Park Ward Saloon
      Bentleys are the ultimate in luxury, no matter what the year.
      And this 60s version was what the brand was built on.
      George’s is in fairly good nick, with just 47,000 miles on the clock.
      Slight imperfections on the worn horn button and warped rear lights haven’t put off bidders.
      Currently, the bid stands at around ÂŁ17,000.
      A classic Bentley from the 1960s was kept in pristine condition by George Forema
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      1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray “Split-Window” Fuelie Coupe
      Corvettes are a staple of Hollywood films from yesteryear.
      The Sting Ray is as classic and classy as it gets, often referred to as the “Father of the Corvette.”
      It’s no wonder the bidding stands at around ÂŁ100,000.
      This motor is powered by a 327 cu-in, 360 horsepower V8 engine with Rochester Ramjet mechanical fuel injection.
      The Corvette Sting Ray is one of the ultimate in muscle cars
      1987 Ferrari Testarossa
      In the 1980s, the Testarossa was the best Ferrari you could own.
      It helped that it was driven by the coolest detectives of the era, Crockett and Tubbs in cult TV favourite Miami Vice.
      It was one of just 1,008 Testarossa’s produced in 1987.
      George bought it in 1992, and it has done just 3,400 miles.
      The iconic 80s Testarossa was made famous in Miami Vice
      Miami Vice made the Ferrari Testarossa cool
      1999 Prevost Vantare H3-45 VIP Premium Touring Coach
      When you’re a legendary boxer, entrepreneur, minister and author – you get invited all over the country.
      What’s the best and most comfortable way to travel? In your own coach, of course.
      Incredibly, George owned his own top-of-the-range tour bus that boasted it’s own king-size bed.
      Needless to say, bidders are queuing up for this, with it currently around the ÂŁ90,000 mark.
      George Foreman enjoyed travelling in his own tour bus
      The tour bus boasts its own bed
      2002 Ferrari 360 Spider Six-Speed
      How George squeezed his giant frame into a Ferrari, is a mystery.
      Bearing in mind, his 360 Spider only has 1,600 miles on the clock – the answer there might be not that many times.
      It is powered by a 3.6 litre V8 engine, and capable of reaching a top speed of 180 mph.
      The bidding is at ÂŁ112,000.
      George Foreman’s Ferrari 360 Spider from 2002 has only 1,600 miles on the clock
      2005 Ford GT
      The most wanted, most cherished, and highest bidded on star in George’s collection. It stands at ÂŁ260,000.
      This is one for all car enthusiasts, with such a rich history behind it – the GT famously winning four Le Mans races in a row in the 1960s has been glamourised on the big screen.
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      It boasts a 5.4-liter supercharged V8 engine.
      Incredibly, it has only driven 792 miles.
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      Apollonia Llewellyn goes braless and threatens to burst out of figure-hugging top as fans brand her ‘angel’

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      APOLLONIA LLEWELLYN left her fans stunned as she enjoyed a trip to Beverly Hills.The boxing ring girl swapped her usual surroundings by the beach for the inner city.
      Apollonia Llewellyn shared a post of her enjoying some time at Beverly HillsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/apolloniallewellyn/
      Apollonia was branded an ‘angel’ by fansCredit: https://www.instagram.com/apolloniallewellyn/
      It is a change of pace from her usual bikini-clad photos at the beachCredit: https://www.instagram.com/apolloniallewellyn/
      Apollonia, nicknamed “Barbi”, shared a post to her Instagram page of her outing to Beverly Hills in Los Angeles, United States.
      She could be seen wearing a low-cut black top with no bra and bottoms.
      Her outfit was accessorised with a glamorous handbag and some sunglasses while also flaunting her trademark blond hair.
      And fans were loving her look online.
      Taking to the comments under the post, one fan said: “Stunning.”
      A second said: “Love you my angel.”
      A third said: “Look beautiful.”
      Another said: “Looking as stunning as ever there.”
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      Apollonia has recently been enjoying some of the colder weather in the build-up to Christmas.
      Meanwhile, another daring snap saw her almost pose completely nude while in a bathtub.
      The model, originally from Leeds, has 574,000 followers on Instagram.
      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 ÂŁ100,000 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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      Oleksandr Usyk stunned to see Tyson Fury living it up on holiday while he spars 6ft 10in giant to prepare for fight

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      OLEKSANDR USYK reckons he is the only one really training for the Undisputed decider with Tyson Fury after the Gypsy King went parasailing with his kids.Ukraine’s 36-year-old WBA, IBF and WBO boss is locked away in Valencia grafting for the February 17 Saudi showdown.
      Oleksandr Usyk has been sparring with Nursultan AmanzholovCredit: Instagram @nursultan___amanzholov
      Tyson Fury has lined up two expert boxers as sparring partnersCredit: Getty
      The Gypsy King has been relaxing with his familyCredit: instagram
      So his team was stunned to see photos on SunSport of the WBC champ, 35, skylarking with his family in Jeddah.
      Speaking exclusively to SunSport, a Team Usyk insider said: “While Tyson Fury is enjoying his break in Saudi Arabia, which we saw The Sun write about, we are working hard on fight preparation.
      “We already have over 50 candidates for sparring who responded to our call and met the criteria.
      “Three of them are signed up as the sparring partners for Oleksandr.
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      “Unfortunately I can’t reveal their names now, the team is very careful with the information from the camp.”
      When Fury is back on terra firma, his team has a tough job finding sparring partners to imitate 6ft 3in leftie Usyk, who won London 2012 gold and all four cruiserweight belts before moving up.
      But they played a blinder by approaching two of the most skilled little-big-men in the hurt business.
      Heavyweight 7-0 prospect Moses Itauma, the freakishly talented Kent 18-year-old who leads with his right hand and has an IQ well beyond his years, has been contacted.
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      And Australian cruiserweight sensation Jai Opetaia – the finest fighter in the 14st 4lbs division – is another leftie who has been tapped up for training rounds.
      Team Usyk have employed their own app – Right To Fight – to track down talent from all over the world, from the paid and amateur ranks.
      And they reckon the giants they have to mimic the 6ft 9in 20st behemoth will give the Brit huge problems in Riyadh.
      SunSport understands the scary stats for the most recently secured sparring partners are:

      The hat-trick of multinational talent is a strong start and Team Usyk states there will be many more monsters joining the camp before the Valentine’s date.
      The source said: “They are from all over the world, they have different experience levels and we believe that such sparring could not only help Oleksandr prepare for the bout.
      “You will easily recognise what our sparring partners have in common – physical characteristics similar to Fury’s. They’re really big guys!
      “And the call for sparring partners for Usyk is still open. So the list isn’t completed yet, it will only get bigger and bigger.” More

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      Anthony Joshua KO rated ‘five star’ by Jarrell Miller as rival says ‘I can’t stand him but it was good’

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA’S knockout over Dillian Whyte has astonishingly been deemed ‘FIVE STAR’ by his bitter rival Jarrell Miller.AJ and Miller have been locked in a fierce feud since 2018, and both will be back in action in the Middle East on December 23.
      Jarrell Miller have AJ credit where it’s dueCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      The pair have at a host of hostile encountersCredit: PA
      Joshua KO’d Whyte during their British and Commonwealth heavyweight title bout in 2015Credit: AFP
      AJ, 34, and the American developed an ugly rivalry in 2018 but never settled it in the ring after Miller was caught doping.
      The animosity, however, has not stopped the American from giving credit where it’s due.
      In a promotional feature, Miller, 35, rated the knockouts of fellow fighters, and he gave his nemesis top marks.
      AJ’s uppercut sent Whyte onto his back out cold in the seventh-round in 2015.
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      Miller told DAZN: “Even though I can’t stand AJ, I would definitely give this one a 5 too. It was a good shot.”
      The Watford boxer’s victory added the British title to his Commonwealth and WBC International titles.
      AJ won the IBF Heavyweight World title in his next outing against Charles Martin, and collected the WBO from Wladimir Klitschko one year later.
      His next step was to attempt to conquer America – with Miller identified as the ideal opponent for his USA debut.
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      The pair had to be separated at a 2019 press conference, after the New Yorker interrupted AJ’s face-off with Povetkin.
      Miller was to get a shot at all three belts, but tested positive for various banned substances and was replaced by Andy Ruiz Jr.
      Ruiz famously inflicted Joshua’s first loss, which changed the trajectory of the Brit’s career.
      Four years later, AJ and Miller will come face-to-face again as they are both set to fight on the “Day of Reckoning” card on December 23 in Saudi Arabia.
      The two also exchanged X-rated trash talk during a London press conference last month.
      AJ will headline against Otto Wallin, while Miller is set to face Daniel Dubois on the undercard.
      Meanwhile, AJ and Whyte were set for a rematch in August 2023 but was cancelled due to Whyte’s failed drug test. More

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      Eddie Hearn reveals he was BLANKED by Ngannou after asking for Anthony Joshua fight as he reveals next opponent

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      EDDIE HEARN has revealed he approached Francis Ngannou about fighting Anthony Joshua – only to get BLANKED by the UFC legend.The 37-year-old former UFC champion shocked the world as he climbed into the ring with boxing’s WBC title holder Tyson Fury in October.
      Eddie Hearn says he approached Francis Ngannou about fighting Anthony JoshuaCredit: PA
      The UFC legend blanked the Matchroom chiefCredit: Reuters
      He floored the Gypsy King in the third round of that crossover bout and continued to give the unbeaten star a difficult time throughout.
      Ngannou controversially suffered defeat via split decision after going the full ten rounds.
      After his impressive display in the money-spinning Saudi Arabia showdown, Joshua’s Matchroom promoter claims he reached out to Ngannou.
      Hearn was keen on making another potential crossover match-up, but he never heard anything back, leading to him making AJ’s upcoming fight with Otto Wallin on December 23.
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      And the Brit says he thinks Ngannou will not step back into the ring until he gets a rematch with Fury – who will face WBO, IBF, IBO, WBA champ Oleksandr Usyk in an undisputed fight on February 17.
      Hearn told The MMA Hour: “I reached out to Francis Ngannou’s team and I said, ‘Just to let you know, we’re up for discussing the Francis Ngannou-AJ fight.
      “I never heard back from them. So I think probably, knowing the business, I would say that probably Fury-Ngannou is almost probably agreed for post Fury-Usyk already.”
      Hearn continued: “[Ngannou will] feel like, after that first fight, he can beat Fury.
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      “But there’s no point [in boxing non-stars] — he can really lose to anybody in the top 50 at heavyweight.
      “So you’ve got to cash in at this point, and there’s really only three fights that cash into the levels that he will want [Fury, Joshua or Deontay Wilder].
      “So I’d guess, and you might know better, Francis Ngannou will fight in the PFL or wherever in spring, summer of 2024, and then he’ll fight Tyson Fury at the end of [2024].
      “I would think that would be the mindset of the team.”
      Ngannou floored Tyson Fury but controversially lost via split decisionCredit: Getty

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      Boxing fans celebrate as they realise Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder double-header is on TWO channels for bargain fee

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      BOXING fans will have the choice of two channels to watch the double-header involving Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder.Both fighters are set to co-headline the upcoming “Day of Reckoning” event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on December 23.
      Boxing fans can watch Anthony Joshua’s return to the ring across two channelsCredit: Getty
      Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker is part of the Day of Reckoning card on December 23Credit: Getty
      The star-studded fight card will see Joshua take on ex-Tyson Fury rival Otto Wallin, as Wilder faces former world title challenger Joseph Parker.
      It has now been confirmed that the event will be available in the UK on both DAZN and TNT Sports Box Office for ÂŁ19.99.
      Fans will have be able to choose between the two broadcasters when watching the card.
      They had previously expressed their delight at the “bargain” PPV price.
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      One fan took to social media, writing: “From some of the previous cards I’ve seen priced the same. This actually is good value for once.”
      The price reveal comes after fans were left disappointed with the cost of watching Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou in October.

      Also held in Saudi Arabia, the event was priced at ÂŁ21.95 as the Gypsy King survived a knockdown to beat the former UFC champion.
      Meanwhile, his brother Tommy Fury’s Misfits Boxing bout with YouTuber KSI also cost fans ÂŁ19.99.
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      Next weekend’s Day of Reckoning event features a star-studded line-up of names across an eight-fight card at the Kingdom Arena.
      Dmitry Bivol will make the 11th defence of his WBA light heavyweight title against Lyndon Arthur.
      Recent heavyweight title challenger Daniel Dubois returns to the ring too, with No1 IBF heavyweight contender Filip Hrgovic and unbeaten IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia also featuring. More

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      Jake Paul reveals reason Conor McGregor will ‘never’ fight him as he claims to be ‘bigger in the sport than he is’

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      JAKE PAUL has claimed Conor McGregor will NEVER fight him. The YouTuber-turned boxer has continuously called out McGregor since making his professional debut in 2020.
      Jake Paul has claimed Conor McGregor will never fight himCredit: Getty
      McGrego has been continuously called out by Jake PaulCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      But he now believes his skills and starpower has surpassed that of the UFC legend.
      Paul told DAZN: “A fight between me and McGregor would be massive, entertaining and fun. I would beat his ass but he wont fight me.
      “At this point you can see how it went from me calling him out and that seeming crazy to me being bigger in the sport than he is and him knowing my skill level is greater than his in such a short amount time. Life is crazy.”
      McGregor, 35, has boxed as a pro just once when he crossed over to the ring in 2017 to lose to American legend Floyd Mayweather, 46.
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      Meanwhile Paul, 26, is now 7-1 as a boxer and returns this Friday against 10-1-1 Andre August, 35.
      He was beaten for the first time in February by Tommy Fury, 24, losing a split-decision in Saudi Arabia.
      Paul, 26, bounced back in August by beating McGregor’s old UFC rival Nate Diaz, 38, on points.
      But he now returns against little-known August in a non pay-per-view bout as he looks to gain more experience against seasoned pros.
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      Paul said: “I’m a professional boxer and I want to be world champion, so I need to pursue the path towards greatness against people who have been boxing their whole life.
      “So far, my entire boxing career has been on pay-per-view, but now it’s about more than business.
      “Now I want to build my experience in the ring against seasoned fighters. I’m coming to prove my greatness for the world to see.” More