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      Prichard Colon’s mum posts video highlights of fight which left her son in a wheelchair saying ‘the signs were ignored’

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      PRICHARD COLON’s mother has shared heartbreaking footage of the fight which changed her son’s life forever.The former welterweight prospect suffered a brain bleed after taking repeated blows to the back of the head in his 2015 clash with Terrell Williams.
      Prichard Colon suffered a brain bleed after enduring multiple rabbit punches in his 2015 clash with Terrell WilliamsCredit: GETTY
      Colon fell into a coma for 221 days and was left in a vegetative stateCredit: FACEBOOK@PRICHARDCOLON
      His mother posted footage of the fateful fight to Instagram and slammed the referee for not punishing the illegal punchesCredit: FACEBOOK@PRICHARDCOLON
      Colon fell ill backstage after the fight and was immediately rushed to the hospital, where he spent 221 days in a coma.
      Repeated rabbit punches from Terrell caused part of Colon’s skull to collapse and ultimately left him in a vegetative state with life-threatening injuries.
      And Colon’s mother – who has looked after her son ever since that fateful night in Virginia – insists referee Joseph Cooper didn’t do enough to protect the Puerto Rican.
      She shared a compilation video of her son – which included footage of the fateful fight – to her official Facebook earlier this week.
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      Nieves Melendez’s accompanying caption read: “The signs that were ignored.”
      Melendez regularly shares updates on her son – who is bed and wheelchair-bound – on social media.
      Earlier this month, she shared a clip of Colon dancing with his family while celebrating his birthday.
      Colon’s heartbreaking story serves as a tragic reminder of the dangers of the sweet science.
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      Prichard Colon’s story is a tragic reminder of the dangers of boxingCredit: FACEBOOK@PRICHARDCOLON
      Former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder broke down in tears as he discussed Colon’s life-changing injuries last year.
      He said: He said: “We’ve seen what happens, look at Colon. How he got hit, Richard Collon, correct.
      “This man didn’t have no kids… they don’t understand. Y’all don’t f understand what we go through, man.
      “And I don’t even know him like that, but I will always be an advocate for us.
      “Because this man will never know what it’s like to be somebody’s father.
      “And that’s one of the most precious things in the world, to be somebody’s father.
      “But he will never be nobody’s father, man.
      “Because he got in the ring to support his family but now, his family got to take care of him for the rest of his life.
      “He was probably the breadwinner in his family and now they’re looking and seeking for help and s*** like that.”
      Prichard Colon recently celebrated his 31st birthdayCredit: FACEBOOK@PRICHARDCOLON More

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      How identical twins and boxing champions became estranged in ugly rift during year of ‘havoc’ before rekindling

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      THE Charlo twins have risen to the top of the boxing world together – but their relationship has taken some blows along the way. The pair were born on May 19, 1990, in Lafayette, Louisiana, but they were schooled and raised in Houston, Texas.
      The Charlo brothers are identical twin boxing championsCredit: Instagram
      Jermall Charlo, left, is older by one minute
      The two shot to the top of the boxing world togetherCredit: Instagram
      Jermell, the younger of the two, was born one minute after his older brother Jermall.
      Both were introduced to boxing at a young age to follow in the footsteps of their dad Kevin, an ex-amateur.
      Jermall was the slightly more experienced in the unpaid ranks, with a record of 65-6 before making his professional debut in 2008.
      But Jermell – who went 56-8 in the amateurs – turned pro a year prior at just 17.

      Both raced to unbeaten records but it was Jermall who touched gold first as he won the IBF light-middleweight title in September 2015.
      He made one defense of the belt before a history-defining night presented itself in May 2016.
      As Jermell also fought for 154-pound honors, beating John Jackson the same night Jermall defeated Austin Trout.
      It meant the two reigned over the light-middleweight division at the very same time.
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      Jermell said on the night: “We did it. We made history. We’ve been boxing for all these years, and it had to happen.”
      Jermall added: “It was great being the first twins to win titles in the same division, and I’m so proud of my brother.
      “I knew he could get the job done.”
      Jermell stayed at light-middleweight and became undisputed champion last year when he beat Brian Castano in their rematch.
      Meanwhile, Jermall later moved up to the 160-pound middleweight division and became WBC champion there.
      The pair have fought on the same card eight times and in 2018, Jermell suffered his first loss, losing to Tony Harrison.
      Jermall had beaten Matt Korobov but admitted watching his sibling lose dampened his celebrations.
      He said: “It definitely was [hard to celebrate], but we got home and we got over it.
      Jermall, left, and Jermell held light-middleweight titles togetherCredit: Getty
      The duo with boxing legend Floyd MayweatherCredit: Getty
      The two have fallen out in the pastCredit: Getty
      “It’s just part of the game that we just have to get used to. Sometimes it goes our way, sometimes it don’t.
      “But it’s still a sport, and you want to be undefeated. You don’t know how to take losses. It’s tough.
      “But it’s just boxing at the end of the day, it’s just a segment of our life that my brother overcame.”
      Jermell later beat Harrison in their 2019 rematch but cracks started to appear in his relationship with Jermall.
      The two have always had a turbulent relationship at times but it reached boiling point as Jermall suffered with his mental health.
      He has not boxed since June 2021 – beating Juan Macias Montiel – due to his problems outside the ring.
      It even cost him his dream bout with Canelo Alvarez as the American was deemed unable to accept the bout.
      Instead, Jermell accepted an offer to jump two divisions to take on the Mexican superstar.
      ‘We don’t see eye-to-eye’
      But he did so having spent months without speaking to Jermall and their falling out came under question on fight week.
      Jermell revealed: “This family affair thing has been really crazy.
      “I try not to touch on that topic too much because at the end of the day I love my brother.
      “But I think it’s just that at this current moment we don’t see eye-to-eye.
      “It has a lot to do with what he wants in his life and what I want in mine. They are two completely different things.
      “Growing up and growing apart from each other is just the nature of life but I just have to accept this just like I accept certain people and the good that comes with the bad.
      “One day, hopefully we speak again but right now I’m not in the mood to deal with the havoc that he brings and all the other stuff.”
      Jermall raised eyebrows when he showed up in Las Vegas to support his brother Jermell.
      I’m feeling better, I’m in a better space, I’ve got better people around me.Jermall Charlo
      But he said: “I’mma always be there for my brother man, no matter what the internet or social media is trying to make things out to be.
      “I’m feeling better, I’m in a better space, I’ve got better people around me.”
      Jermall also confirmed that he is set to return on November 25 against Jose Benavidez Jr.
      The world champion looked to come full circle in his recovery as he was filmed coming into Jermell’s dressing room before the Canelo fight.
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      The two embraced with a hug which was met with loud claps in the room and a heartwarming reaction on social media.
      Jermell was later beaten over 12 rounds by Canelo but he did so with his brother back in his corner.
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      Elle Brooke reveals her staggering OnlyFans earnings and thanks Piers Morgan for ‘DOUBLING’ her salary

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      ELLE BROOKE has surprisingly thanked Piers Morgan for doubling her salary. The OnlyFans star-turned-boxer has made a name for herself by posting racy content online.
      Elle Brooke defended her line of work on Piers Morgan UncensoredCredit: YouTube / TalkTV

      The interview helped Elle get more fameCredit: YouTube / TalkTV
      Elle claims her income has rocketted since the appearanceCredit: @thedumbledong
      She jokingly thanked Piers Morgan for the financial boostCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
      And she then increased her fame by being involved in several influencer bouts.
      Elle spoke about her career in an interview with Piers Morgan in June and a number of clips from that chat went viral on social media as she defended her job as an adult star.
      And the 25-year-old has now hinted the appearance has helped her income sky-rocket to a whopping £60,000-a-month.
      Elle told OnlyAccounts: “I was making £30,000 a month at university, so that’s why I left.
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      “I think people think that’s now, and maybe I didn’t explain it right, but they just hear the 30 grand a month. 
      “Uni ended when I was 21 or 22, so three years ago now.
      “Life is good, thank you Piers Morgan – he basically doubled my earnings.
      “I’ve got so much money in my bank account that a financial adviser would be like you are f*****g stupid. Like, why are you holding that? 
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      The beauty has hinted that she might be making £60k per monthCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
      Elle is famous for her raunchy contentCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
      “Invest that well. So I could buy a Ferrari, could buy several Ferraris if I wanted to, but yeah now I’m just saving my money.
      “I want to buy my dream home.”
      Elle has developed a reputation for leaving fans besotted, previously wowing in lingerie.
      The stunner from Surrey has also flashed her bum in revealing shorts and posed naked with just a boxing belt covering her up.
      Elle is a Manchester City fanCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
      She has 804,000 followersCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong More

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      KSI vs Tommy Fury net worth combined: How stars stack up ahead of Manchester mega-fight

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      KSI and Tommy Fury are the next two celebrity stars to meet in a boxing blockbuster. Fury is fresh off a victory over rival Jake Paul in Saudi Arabia last February, emerging with bragging rights in the form of a split-decision.
      KSI and Tommy Fury going head to headCredit: PA
      Meanwhile, KSI helped launch the booming crossover boxing business with his pair of bouts with Paul’s older brother Logan.
      But his grudge match with Fury has been billed as the biggest bout of them all and it goes down on October 14 in Manchester.
      The fight – aired on DAZN PPV – is sure to bring in millions and add to the pair’s growing net worths.
      Here, SunSport runs down how much both KSI and Fury are worth heading into their Battle of Britain.
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      What is KSI’s net worth?
      The Londoner, 30, shot to fame on YouTube but he has since crossed over to the sporting, music and business world.
      He has had two albums – with one going to No1 in the charts – all while fighting in the ring.
      KSI also launched Misfits Boxing to host crossover-style bouts between stars of the sports and celeb world.
      But perhaps his most lucrative venture has been the Prime hydration drink with ex-opponent Logan.
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      According to Forbes, KSI made £19.7million in 2023 alone with his exact net worth unknown.
      KSI and Logan Paul launched drinks brand Prime
      What is Fury’s net worth?
      Fury, 24, debuted in the sport with big boots to fill as the younger brother of heavyweight champion Tyson.
      But he shot to national fame in 2019 after entering popular reality TV show Love Island where he met now fiancee Molly-Mae Hague.
      His rising popularity saw Paul take notice and led to a massive box office grudge match between the two, which Fury won on points.
      Fury is believed to have made around £4m for the bout and his American rival claimed the Brit is earning £1.5m to fight KSI.
      Jake Paul was beaten by Fury on pointsCredit: Getty
      What are the fight purses?
      The exact purse for either man is not yet known.
      But KSI is believed to be on a deal that includes PPV bonuses so his money could be made once the box office receipts are added up.
      Meanwhile, Dillon Danis – fighting on the undercard – said both he and Fury are being paid a flat fee.
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      On Paul’s podcast, he said: “KSI is offering you like $1.5m which is way underpaid for Tommy, especially coming off that win. Tommy should be making $5-6m and it’s crazy and bizarre to me that Tommy is even entertaining that.”
      But KSI’s manager Mams Taylor hit back: “Absolute nonsense! This kid is so sour.”
      Fury and KSI facing off in the ringCredit: Getty More

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      Boxing fans rip into new clip of Francis Ngannou on the pads and ask ‘is this in slow motion?’ ahead of Tyson Fury fight

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      FANS have torn into Francis Ngannou due to his slow pad work ahead of his fight with Tyson Fury – and fear he will get flattened.The crossover bout will take place on October 28 in Saudi Arabia.
      Francis Ngannou’s slow pad work has been slammed by fansCredit: Twitter @trboxing
      Many think the MMA star will not transition well to boxingCredit: Twitter @trboxing
      Ngannou faces Fury on October 28Credit: AFP
      Heavyweight champion Fury faces the MMA star, who has Mike Tyson in his corner, in a boxing ring under Queensberry rules over ten rounds.
      Supporters are concerned that the fight will be a complete mismatch after a video emerged of Ngannou looking laboured in training.
      The Cameroonian-born star seemed to lack a hard-hitting punch as he prepared for the contest with his trainer.
      Fans are convinced it will be a routine win for Fury, saying: “This in slow motion?”
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      Another added: “Man this ain’t gone be funny how much of a mismatch this is going to be.”
      A third reacted: “This has to be a joke, he has to be playing into the bad pad work scheme at this point.”
      A fourth suggested: “Naaaa Ngannou is getting smoked.”
      Despite backing from fans, Fury believes that his opponent will cause him more trouble than some other established heavyweight boxers.
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      The Gypsy King said: “I think he’s going to be a bit of a bigger, tougher challenge than these other guys. These other guys are just boxers, this guy’s more than that.”
      But Fury is still aware he is the heavy favourite, adding: “If I lose to an MMA guy I’ll never be able to show my face in public again.
      “It’s going to ridicule me – people will chuck it at me forever.
      “If I get knocked out, then I want you all to laugh at me. That’s what I want, because I deserve it.”
      Tyson Fury is convinced he will win comfortablyCredit: Getty More

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      Tyson Fury’s undisputed fight with Oleksandr Usyk includes key contract clause, Eddie Hearn claims

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      EDDIE HEARN claimed there is a clause in Tyson Fury’s contract with Oleksandr Usyk that could guarantee a double-header between them.Fury is set to return on October 28 in a crossover clash against Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia.
      Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury have signed to fight in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty
      But, before the two heavyweight stars collide, the Gypsy King announced he had signed a deal to face Usyk after.
      According to rival promoter Hearn, the deal includes a rematch clause that means the two will fight twice.
      He told iFL TV: “I’ve heard that there’s a rematch clause whatever happens.”
      The title fight would offer the chance to crown the division’s first ever four-belt undisputed champion.
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      But first, Fury must avoid an unthinkable and career-threatening defeat to boxing debutant Ngannou.
      Fury told TNT Sports: “He’s about 6ft 5in tall, he’s about 278 pounds, he’s about 18 or 19 stone, a dynamite puncher with both hands.
      “He’s recorded in the Guinness Book of Records as the hardest puncher to have ever punched anything, so there’s that risk.
      “The biggest risk of all is fighting an MMA fighter, and I’m the world heavyweight champion, so what happens if he beats me? Ridiculed.
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      “It would be like getting beat by Liverpool for Manchester United, 7-0, wouldn’t it? How do you come back from that?”
      Ngannou was less than impressed after Fury announced his fight with Usyk BEFORE their Saudi showdown.
      He tweeted: “I don’t know what’s the minimum medical suspension in boxing but I really don’t understand how Tyson can fight in December after what’s going to happen on 10/28.”
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      Tyson Fury’s promoter reveals record-breaking sum ‘money mad’ Gypsy King is set to make in Oleksandr Usyk fight

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      TYSON FURY could be set for a record-breaking set of paydays after landing blockbuster bouts in Saudi Arabia. Firstly, Fury returns on October 28 in Riyadh against ex-champion Francis Ngannou in a huge crossover clash.
      Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou face off before their fightCredit: Getty
      Oleksandr Usyk and Fury have signed to fightCredit: Getty
      But before he even welcomes the MMA star to the ring, it has been revealed Fury and Oleksandr Usyk have signed for a super-fight.
      The deal is believed to include two bouts in Saudi, meaning the Gypsy King looks on course for a trio of mega-money nights in the Middle East.
      And his US promoter Bob Arum claimed all his business with the Saudis could bank him $200MILLION (£165m).
      Arum told Boxing News: “We’re looking for this whole package, there’s other stuff involved that I really believe that at the end of the day, before the end of June, Fury will be reaching close to $200million.”
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      The potential three-fight package would be a record-breaking deal for a British fighter.
      Anthony Joshua, 33, is believed to have earned around £60m in Diriyah when he beat Andy Ruiz Jr, 34, in their 2019 rematch.
      And when he landed in Jeddah for his second bout with Usyk, 36, in August 2022, some reports claim he made 50 per cent of the £65m shared fee.
      Derek Chisora, who has worked with Saudi boxing bosses before, claimed Fury, 35, is earning $50m (£41m) to fight Ngannou, 37.
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      So that would leave $150m (£125m) remaining for his proposed double header with Usyk.
      If it brings him $75m (£62m) for each fight, that would be the biggest purse for any British boxer.
      But Arum refused to confirm whether Fury’s contract with Usyk mandates a rematch.
      He said: “I don’t want to talk about that because I’m putting up the money.”
      Fury has set his sights on becoming the highest-paid sportsman in the world.
      And his dad John told interviewer Rob Moore: “He’s thinking now, especially now he’s in talks and in business meetings with the Saudis, he’s looking at how wealthy that country is.
      “Now all of a sudden, click! He’s gone money-mad thinking he can compete with the Saudis.”
      Despite the huge sums in the pipeline for Fury, he would have to go some way to topping Floyd Mayweather’s earnings.
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      Mayweather banked close to £600m for his wins over Manny Pacquiao and Conor McGregor.
      He topped Forbes’ sporting rich list of the decade in 2019 with £706MILLION made over his legendary career.
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      Bare-knuckle boxer looks completely unrecognisable with horror facial injuries and missing teeth after bloodbath fight

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      BRITISH bare-knuckle boxer Melanie Shah was left completely unrecognisable following a brutal bloodbath fight. Shah was beaten in a Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship title fight by Britain Hart over five gory rounds.
      Melanie Shah was left completely unrecognisable following a brutal bloodbath fightCredit: BKFC UK
      Shah sported a battered and bruised face while even missing teethCredit: BKFC UK
      And her facial injuries were laid bare in the post-fight interview as she spoke out with a severely swollen face.
      Shah sported a battered and bruised face – but still insisted she enjoyed the experience.
      She said: “After the first round, I realised that she was a lot tougher than I was expecting.
      “Although I expected her to be tough I just expected her to show a bit more tiredness.
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      “It didn’t go the way I wanted but I was still happy that I went all the five rounds.
      “Even though I don’t look like it, I enjoyed the whole process and I enjoy being in the ring and challenging myself.”
      Hart shot to recognition by beating Paige VanZant in 2021 and has since gone 8-3 in the BKFC ring.
      She even knocked out Shah’s TEETH during their bout but her battered rival appears open to a rematch.
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      Shah said: “If I could fight Brit again, I think what I’d do is – although I fought the way I like to fight, I backed off more than maybe I should have.
      “And I’d probably try to do other things I wouldn’t normally do.”
      Shah was beaten by Britain HartCredit: BKFC UK
      Shah is open for a rematch with HartCredit: BKFC UK More