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CANELO ALVAREZ’S daughter has been slammed for showing off her pet lion cub on social media.Emily Alvarez, 19, is the eldest of boxing champ Alvarez’s four kids and is an aspiring show jumper.Canelo Alvarez’s daughter has shown off her pet lion cub on social mediaCredit: @emilyc.alvarez/NF/NewsXEmily is the eldest child of the Mexican superstar boxerCredit: @emilyc.alvarez/NF/NewsXShe is a star on social media, boasting over a million followers.But Emily appears to have landed in hot water after sharing images of her pet lion cub at the family home in Guadalajara, Mexico.The cute creature can be seen snuggling up to a fluffy lion toy while dozing in one picture.While another shows the lion cub being swaddled like a baby while being carried around.READ MORE IN BOXINGA further clip, captioned “Rough Love”, has the lion chewing on Emily’s thumb and hair.And media reports from Mexico claim Emily has come under fire from some social media users for having a wild pet in unnatural conditions.However, Mexican law states that it is not illegal to own exotic animals as pets — provided they are bred in captivity by an authorised breeder and are not endangered in the wild.Further wildlife regulations add the creatures must be kept privately with permits, while also living in safe and appropriate conditions.Most read in BoxingCanelo bursts into laughter as he’s interviewed by Champions League streaker after rude fan requestThe lion cub was snapped in several photosCredit: @emilyc.alvarez/NF/NewsXLocal media claims there was a backlash onlineCredit: @emilyc.alvarez/NF/NewsXBut a spokesperson for PETA US told SunSport: “Young animals, such as tiger and lion cubs, sold into the ‘exotic pet’ trade are usually torn away from their mothers when they’re just days or even hours old and subjected to extreme stress and often physical abuse.”Wild animals belong in their natural habitat, not in captivity to be used as props for social media clout. “PETA is ready to ‘step into the ring’ and help Emily Alvarez find a new home for the lion cub at an accredited sanctuary, where he or she can enjoy some semblance of a natural life.”A spokesperson for the RSPCA also told SunSport: “The RSPCA does not believe that wild cats such as lions should be kept as pets. They have extremely complex needs which cannot be met in a household. “Lions are wild animals that live in the African savannah, and hunt large prey such as gazelles and zebras. “They grow to be large, powerful animals and need secure enclosures in captivity with enough space and complexity so they can live as close as possible to how they would live in the wild.“Providing an environment that meets the needs of these large cats is likely to prove impossible in an average family home, whether it’s in Mexico or the UK. “The RSPCA believes that animals should only be kept in captivity if good welfare can be assured.”Meanwhile, Emily’s dad Alvarez — who is reportedly worth £250million — is eyeing up his next fight in the ring.Last month saw him extend his record to 62 wins from 66 fights with victory against Edgar Berlanga in Las Vegas.The win saw Alvarez retain his WBA, WBC, WBO and ring super-middleweight belts.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd he has since been tipped to go to light-heavyweight to fight undisputed ace Artur Beterbiev.Alvarez enjoys a somewhat flamboyant lifestyle himself, owning £10m-worth of luxury cars while also boasting a mega-mansion and a jet-set lifestyle. More

TYSON FURY’S coach Andy Lee has revealed that the Gypsy King could not spar as he prepared to face Oleksandr Usyk.Fury, 36, was outpointed by the Ukrainian in Riyadh on May 18.Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury in MayCredit: AFPAndy Lee spoke about the first fight to talkSPORTThe pair had initially been set to do battle on February 17, but the original date was postponed after the Gypsy King sustained a cut in training.Speaking to talkSPORT, Lee revealed that Fury’s injury had major repercussions when it came to his subsequent fight camp.Assessing the bout, the 40-year-old said: “Tyson cruises up until round nine, and takes that punch.”He shows unbelievable bravery and courage to get through it.READ MORE IN SPORT”He sees through the next couple of rounds and then almost wins the last round or two. I thought it could have been a draw.”Fights are won and lost in the training and preparation. Because of the rearranged and rescheduled fight due to a cut, Tyson couldn’t spar in the camp.”On how the lack of sparring affected Fury’s performance, Lee went on: “The conditioning, sharpness and your ability to concentrate to stay ready and to sustain attacks.”In the meantime, it encouraged Usyk to come forward and gave him the emphasis to go forward to take it now because ‘I’m taking a break.’Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”It’ll be different because he’ll be able to spar.”Fury and Usyk are set to meet again in Riyadh on December 21.’Nobody has survived’, says Fury in fact about his career ahead of Usyk rematchThe Gypsy King last week warned his opponent that he is a master of rematches.He said, ahead of the console release of boxing video game Undisputed: “It’s given me a little bit of a lift.”Now I’ve got something really to return for. And here’s the interesting fact, in two decades, no one has ever survived the rematch with me.”Of all the rematches I’ve had, with John McDermott, the trilogies with Chisora, trilogy with Wilder and I’m going into a rematch for this.”I’ve stopped every one of them or knocked them. So yeah, I’m looking forward to the challenge.”Their first bout saw Usyk claim undisputed champion status.But in order to proceed with his lucrative Fury rematch, the Ukrainian was forced to vacate his IBF belt, since claimed by Daniel Dubois.Fury’s rematch recordJohn McDermott2009, points win2010, 9th-round stoppage winDeontay Wilder2018, draw2020, 7th-round stoppage win2021, 11th-round stoppage winDerek Chisora2011, points win2014, 10th-round stoppage win2022, 10th-round stoppage win More