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      Conor McGregor in awkward encounter with Manny Pacquiao as UFC and boxing legends pose for incredible star-studded photo

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      CONOR McGREGOR had an awkward encounter with Manny Pacquiao after they posed for an incredible star-studded photo ahead of Tyson Fury’s clash with Francis Ngannou. The UFC and boxing legends stood next to the likes of Mike Tyson, Naseem Hamed, Sugar Ray Leonard, Lennoz Lewis, Amir Khan, Ricky Hatton and Roberto Duran.
      Manny Pacquiao and Conor McGregor were paired next to Mike TysonCredit: @thenotoriousmma
      The star-studded pic included Hatton, Tyson, Naseem Hamed, Sugar Ray Leonard, Lennox Lewis and Roberto DuranCredit: @thenotoriousmma
      McGregor captioned the post: “Legends unite! What a vision! Bravo The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and His Excellency.”
      The Irishman has travelled over to Riyadh to watch heavyweight boxing champ Fury face ex-UFC star Ngannou.
      It comes six years after McGregor lost to Floyd Mayweather in the first crossover clash of the modern era.
      McGregor was linked with another boxing bout against Pacquiao until talks broke down.
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      PacMan was later sued by Paradigm Management – who represent McGregor – following a breach in their contract.
      The eight-division title holder was hit with an $8m (£6.6m) bill which McGregor brazenly claimed he was owed personally.
      But in a voice note later deleted, McGregor said: “Where’s my $8 million from that court case, Manny Pacquiao?
      “You owe me $8 million, Manny… Are you stupid, Manny?
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      “I’ll kick you in the head, in the neck, the inside leg, and take you off your feet and drag you by your ankle across the stage.”
      Hitting back, Pacquiao told MMA Junkie: “Oh, he’s not active anymore.”
      The Filipino icon retired in 2021 following defeat to Yordenis Ugas but he has teased a comeback while recently entering talks with former Brit world champ Khan.
      Meanwhile, McGregor is preparing to return next year having been sidelined since July 2021 when he broke his leg.
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      Tyson Fury takes a NAP in dressing room moments after being given police escort to Francis Ngannou fight venue

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      TYSON FURY took the opportunity to get 40 winks moments after arriving for his Saudi showdown with Francis Ngannou.The Gyspy King arrived at Riyadh’s Boulevard Hall Stadium with an entourage fit for a Hollywood superstar – not a controversial crossover clash with a former UFC champion.
      Tyson Fury cut a joyful figure after arriving for his showdown with Francis NgannouCredit: TNT SPORTS
      The Gypsy King decided to have a quick nap moments after arriving in his dressing roomCredit: TNT SPORTS
      Fury took the briefest of naps before ushering people out of his changing roomCredit: TNT SPORTS
      Fury, 35, cut a cool, calm and collected figure as he sat in the dressing room after being given a POLICE ESCORT to the venue.
      And his confidence levels were so through the roof that he decided to take the briefest of naps – despite the slew of people floating around.
      Footage of the WBC heavyweight champion’s brief nap quickly went viral on social media, with several fans flocking to X to give their takes on it.
      One wrote: “Not surprised with the amount of time in between these fights.”
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      Another said: “Can’t take him anywhere.”
      The Wythenshawe warrior didn’t conk out for long, quickly rising to his feet before ushering several people out of his changing room.
      Fury enters his lucrative Riyadh rumble with MMA man-moutain Ngannou with a historic undisputed bout with Oleksandr Usyk – which is in the pipeline for December 23 – already signed, sealed and delivered.
      And the WBC heavyweight champion plans to have a short night at the office to preserve the first heavyweight undisputed bout in over 25 years.
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      He said: “I have been working with SugarHill [Steward to knock him out cold on Saturday night.
      “I have no doubt in my mind that I will knock him out,” he said.
      “He is a big strong guy. Obviously he has got a good punch, powerful – but so am I.
      “I’m a big strong guy obviously powerful or else I would not be world heavyweight champion.
      “I believe there is levels to the game – and he is going to find out my level on Saturday night.” More

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      Wonderkid Moses Itauma, 18, storms to vicious first-round win on Tyson Fury-Francis Ngannou undercard to move to 6-0

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      MOSES ITAUMA scored a vicious round-one win on the Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou undercard with advice from Mike Tyson ringing in his ears.After back-to-back decision wins against tough opposition in the summer, a few maniac Twitter trolls suggested all the hype around the 18-year-old sensation was overblown.
      Undefeated Brit heavyweight Moses Itauma was back in action on the Fury-Ngannou undercardCredit: Getty
      He made light work of Istvan BernathCredit: Getty
      The Kent clubber is now a perfect 6-0 in his professional careerCredit: GETTY
      But he learned bundles from both and returned to his savage best with his second consecutive first-round finish coming against respected Istvan Bernath in Riyadh.
      The rising ace said: “A lot of people have been saying I’m not a real prospect.
      “But shoot me to the stars, what’s where I belong.
      “My power is there and my team told me I had to let my hands go and that’s what happens.
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      “As long as I avoid injuries I will be wanting to fight again in December, I would fight again tonight if they would let me.”
      Itauma first dropped the 10-1 Hungarian with a southpaw jab which he recovered from.
      Then the leftie wonderkid, already sponsored by Nike, broke his nose with a rifle of a left hand right down the pipe.
      Bernath was buzzed and bashed but Itauma still slashed an uppercut and lead right hook into his temple, before the referee dived in to stop the savagery.
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      Moses Itauma recorded the storming knockout days after speaking to boxing legend Mike TysonCredit: TNT SPORTS
      The Kent sensation met ring legend Tyson on Thursday – the youngest ever heavyweight world champion whose record he dreams of trumping inside the next two years.
      The Baddest Man on the Planet only needed 20 years, four months and 22 days and Itauma only turns 19 on December 28.
      When asked what advice he was given from Iron Mike, Itauma – now 6-0 – revealed: “He just reminded me that not every opponent is a bum.
      “They are all tough and they all have to be beaten along the road.” More

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      Jake Paul faces delay in announcing next fight after 7-1 pro boxer is denied US visa with new opponent to be confirmed

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      JAKE PAUL faces a delay in announcing his next fight after his scheduled opponent was denied a US visa. The YouTuber-turned prizefighter returns on December 15 and teased that it would be against a professional boxer.
      Jake Paul faces a delay in announcing his next fightCredit: Getty
      And his business partner Nikisa Bidarian revealed Paul was due to face a 7-1 opponent until the visa issue struck.
      Bidarian said: “Just regarding Friday, December 15, there was a plan to announce Jake Paul’s opponent for that evening. 
      “Unfortunately, the opponent, which was a 7-1 boxer, has not been able to obtain a visa to come to the US.
      “So we’re currently reviewing alternative options for his opponent, but the plan is to try to announce it within the next two weeks.”
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      Paul, 26, suffered defeat for the first time in February after losing a split-decision to Tommy Fury, 24, in Saudi Arabia.
      It was the first time the American had stepped up to face an opponent with prior pro boxing experience.
      Paul snubbed a rematch with Fury to instead return with victory over ten rounds against ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 38, in August.
      Fury went onto KSI, 30, in a controversial points victory which Paul was ringside for and subsequently called both out.
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      He said: “I still want to decapitate KSI. We have to finish what we started.
      “And the Tommy Fury rematch is right there. Tommy’s gonna want that payday. Payday, Tommy, payday!
      “But knowing where I’m going, my improvement, my new team that I have, my new mindset, and elevating every day in the boxing ring.
      “From what I saw in Tommy, I know in the rematch I’m going to beat that guy. 
      “I’m going to show you all how to take a loss, come back, win against Nate Diaz, and then win again when it’s time to put it all on the line. 
      “Respect to Tommy for remaining undefeated 10-0, and I’m excited to run that back as soon as we can.”
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      Laura Woods forced to apologise as TNT Sports Box Office stream goes DOWN ahead of Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou

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      THE pay-per-view broadcast for Tyson Fury’s fight with Francis Ngannou suffered an unexpected crash. Viewers of TNT Box Office were given an apology for the break in transmission midway through the card.
      The PPV broadcast for Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou suffered an unexpected crash
      One fan fumed: “Well that’s not good is it. – come on sort this out.”
      Another raged: “£22 and it doesn’t even work, shambles.”
      One demanded: “Absolute joke. I want a refund.”
      Another hit out: “SORT IT OUT NOW.”
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      The TV broadcast was down for 25 MINUTES before an advert for the night’s main-event played.
      TNT Sports confirmed to SunSport that the issue was caused by a power outage on site in Saudi Arabia.
      Laura Woods was joined by ex-boxing champion Carl Frampton and former UFC star Dan Hardy as she apologised for technical difficulties.
      Presenter Woods said: “A big apology from us guys out here in Riyadh. We had technical issues so you lost pictures for a little while.
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      “That must have been frustrating but the goods news is we are back, we think we know what it was all about so it won’t happen again.
      “And even better news is you haven’t missed a minute of boxing so don’t worry about that.”
      The stream returned in time for heavyweight prospect Moses Itauma’s first-round stoppage over Istvan Bernath.
      Moses Itauma’s beat Istvan Bernath in one roundCredit: Getty More

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      Laura Woods stuns in white outfit for Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou as fans call TNT Sports host ‘amazing’

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      LAURA WOODS has stunned fans in a white outfit for Tyson Fury’s crossover fight with Francis Ngannou.The sports presenter is in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for the highly anticipated clash between the boxer and MMA fighter.
      Laura Woods opted for a classy white outfit for Fury v NgannouCredit: Laura Woods – Instagram @laurawoodsy
      The fight has been made a professional fight after a late rule change, meaning that the result will go on the fighter’s record.
      Woods, 36, will be working for TNT Sports during the fight and was in position ringside.
      She wowed her many fans as she posted a snap of herself in a white outfit.
      Woods was joined in the picture by former MMA star Dan Hardy and retired boxer Carl Frampton.
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      But fans were far more interested in Woods as they flocked to social media.
      One fan Tweeted: “Looking classy as always.”
      A second wrote: “My crush….cute smiles.”
      A third commented: “Very nice.”
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      The sports presenter is covering the fightCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      Woods is a favourite among fansCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      She has a large online followingCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      She has 744k followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      She has another 770k followers on TwitterCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      A fourth said: “Look stunning Woodsy 👍🏼.”
      A fifth gushed: “Laura you look amazing as usual.”
      A sixth pined: “Laura you’re the baddest.”
      Fury and Ngannou’s ring walks are set to take place at 10.45pm with undercard fights happening before the main event.
      Woods recently left her followers brokenhearted after going public with her relationship with Love Island star Adam Collard.
      Woods often covers sporting eventsCredit: Getty
      She has regularly seen at boxing fightsCredit: Laura Wood / instagram
      In the summer she went to GlastonburyCredit: Instagram/@laurawoodsy
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      Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou commentators: Who is calling the action on TNT Sports?

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      TYSON FURY and Francis Ngannou will finally settle their bitter feud TONIGHT – but fans have also been treated to an exciting commentary panel.The Gypsy King hasn’t competitively stepped foot in the four-sided-ring since his April 2022 KO against Dillian Whyte.
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      However, Fury, 34, is expected to put Ngannou to the sword as it will be the UFC legend’s official boxing debut.

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      SunSport understands Fury will make £65m for his first fight in the Middle East.
      It surpasses his highest career payday, believed to be around £26m for his knockout over Dillian Whyte, 35, in April 2022.
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      Meanwhile, Ngannou, 37, is set to take home £8m having walked out on the UFC to pursue the lucrative boxing switch.
      But commentary is what makes the fight even more exciting, and SunSport can reveal who will be on the panel tonight.
      Who is on commentary for Fury vs Ngannou?
      Popular figure Laura Woods was the host at the weigh-in and she is set to be TNT Sport’s main presenter for the Saudi showdown tonight too.
      Laura Woods often hosts events on TNT Sports such as Champions League matchesCredit: Getty
      Former two-weight champion and Northern Irish icon Carl Frampton will also be on the panel for Fury vs Ngannou.
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      And ex-MMA star Dan Hardy has been chosen to assist Woods and Frampton on commentary.
      What time is Fury vs Ngannou?
      Tyson Fury’s historic bout against Francis Ngannou will take place TONIGHT from approximately 10:45pm BST.
      However, this depends on the length of the undercard fights which gets underway from around 5:40pm BST.
      TNT Sports Box Office will be broadcasting the event in the UK while ESPN+ PPV have earned the right to stream the fight worldwide.
      Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou will go to war tonightCredit: AFP
      Who is on the Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou undercard?
      Before the huge fight at the top of the bill, fans will get the chance to see Fabio Wardley put his title on the line against David Adeleye.
      New Zealand icon Joseph Parker is all set to finally settle his bitter feud with Simon Kean.
      And boxing veteran Carlos Takam will be in action against Ilunga Makubu’s younger brother, Martin Bakole.
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      Full card below (subject to change):

      Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou
      Fabio Wardley vs. David Adeleye
      Joseph Parker vs. Simon Kean
      Arslanbek Makhmudov vs. Junior Anthony Wright
      Moses Itauma vs. Istvan Bernath
      Carlos Takam vs. Martin Bakole
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      Tommy Fury agrees to fight boxing legend Roy Jones Jr, 54, on undercard of dad John’s bout with Mike Tyson

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      TOMMY FURY has agreed to fight boxing legend Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition. Fury’s dad John has been chasing a bout against heavyweight icon Mike Tyson, who he named his other son after.
      Roy Jones Jr and Tommy Fury shook hands over a fightCredit: Boxing King Media
      So Jones wants to face Tommy on the undercard as the two struck a fight agreement.
      Jones, 54, said: “I said if your father fights Mike, me and you do the co-main event.”
      Tommy, 24, replied: “Hey, let’s do it.”
      Jones responded: “That would be out of this world, brother. If they fight, me and him on the undercard.
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      “That would be out of this world.”
      Jones only retired in 2018 but he has been back twice since, including a 2020 exhibition which he drew with Tyson, 57.
      The all-time great most recently lost on points in April to ex-UFC champion Anthony Pettis, 36.
      Tommy meanwhile is coming off two victories against YouTubers-turned boxers Jake Paul, 26, and KSI, 30.
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      He posed face to face with Jones and called to get an exhibition sealed with or without his dad and Iron Mike.
      Tommy said: “Let’s get this stuff made, regardless of if Mike and my dad don’t fight me and Roy Jones exhibition, why not?” More