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      Why is Anthony Joshua vs Dillian Whyte 2 cancelled, who is AJ fighting instead?

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA was supposed to be fighting Dillian Whyte next weekend, but the fight will no longer take place. A rivalry that stems from 2009 when Whyte got the better of Joshua at amateur level, their third fight was supposed to be the decider.
      Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte were due to fight on August 12Credit: Reuters
      AJ won the sequel and got revenge in 2015 when he KO’d the Brixton-brawler to win the British heavyweight title.
      But fans WON’T get to see them square off for a third time.
      Why is Joshua vs Whyte 2 cancelled?
      Joshua’s big clash won’t be happening because Whyte has failed a drugs test.
      Matchroom released a statement which read: “Today, the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) informed Matchroom, the Association of Boxing Commissions and the British Boxing Board of Control that Dillian Whyte had returned adverse analytical findings as part of a random anti-doping protocol. “In light of this news, the fight will be cancelled, and a full investigation will be conducted. Further information on the event will follow.”
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      SunSport understands TWO failed tests came back from Vada.
      If they haven’t already, the B-samples for both failed tests will also be examined by VADA.
      Former WBC heavyweight title challenger Whyte is no stranger to anti-doping controversies.
      Whyte, 35, tested positive for the banned stimulant Methylhexaneamine after his 2012 victory over Sandor Balogh.
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      The substance found its way into Whyte’s system through a banned and since discontinued pre-workout supplement, which landed him a two-year suspension.
      His second anti-doping violation occurred ahead of his interim WBC heavyweight title fight with Oscar Rivas in 2019.
      One of his pre-fight tests returned traces of the banned anabolic steroid Dianabol.
      But he was cleared by UKAD of intentionally taking the performance-enhancing drug due to the “extremely low” levels of the substance found in his system.
      Will the event still go ahead?
      SunSport understand that event organisers are trying to press ahead with the card as planned.
      Promoter Eddie Hearn is looking for a new opponent, with the frontrunner said to be American Gerald Washington, who was supposed to fight Derek Chisora on the card.
      Filip Hrgovic and Demsey McKean, both also due to fight on August 12, could step in too.
      Anthony Joshua KO Dillian Whyte in 2015Credit: AFP
      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

      Should the event go ahead, it will be broadcast LIVE on DAZN. It’s unknown if it will remain a pay-per-view show.
      DAZN offer a monthly subscription for £9.99 which commits you to an entire year of action.
      Or, fans can pay an upfront fee of £99.99 and that will cover you for the whole year – plus it is the lowest cost option.
      Alternatively, there is a flexible pass worth £19.99 a month which can be canceled at any time.
      The event is available to live stream via your mobile or any tablet device where the DAZN app can be downloaded.
      Sky will also have fight coverage through channel 429 – the DAZN channel.
      But for anyone without access to all of the above, SunSport will have round-by-round coverage of the whole event including the undercard.

      Who else is on the card?

      Derek Chisora vs Gerald Washington
      Filip Hrgovic vs. Demsey McKean
      Johnny Fisher vs. Harry Armstrong
      George Liddard vs. Radek Rousal
      Maisey Rose Courtney vs. Gemma Ruegg
      Campbell Hatton vs. Tom Ansell

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      What has been said?
      Both AJ and Whyte have yet to comment on the situation.
      But Hearn briefly wrote on Twitter: “BREAKING… more updates to follow shortly. Time to go to work!” More

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      Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz EXACT ring-walk time: What time will the fight start?

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      JAKE PAUL will return to the ring TONIGHT to take on UFC legend Nate Diaz in Texas.The YouTube star suffered his first boxing defeat in February after Tommy Fury was victorious by way of split decision.

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      Jake Paul will take on Nate Diaz in Texas
      However, ‘The Problem Child’ has tasted victory against UFC stars in the past, beating the likes of Tyron Woodley, Anderson Silva and Ben Askren in the boxing ring.
      Nate Diaz will make his boxing debut against Paul tonight after leaving the UFC in September.
      The former MMA star fought huge names such as Conor McGregor during his time at the promotion.
      Diaz won the hearts of many UFC fans after he submitted ‘The Notorious’ back in 2016.
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      Now, the 38-year-old will face Paul to begin his boxing venture and here are all the details you need to watch the huge Texas bout.
      What time are the ring-walks for Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz and when does the fight start?

      The ring-walks for Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz are expected at around 4am BST (11pm ET).
      However, the time is subject to change depending on how long the undercard fights last.
      The main card is due to begin at 1am BST (8pm ET).

      What channel is Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz on and can it be live streamed?

      Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz will be shown live on DAZN PPV.
      In the UK, the PPV price is set at £14.99 on top of a standard DAZN subscription.
      The DAZN USA PPV price will be $59.99 on top of the DAZN subscription.
      If you have purchased the PPV, you can live stream Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz via the DAZN app or website.

      Who’s on the card?
      Here are all the confirmed fights for the night:
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      MAIN EVENT: Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz (8 rounds)
      Amanda Serrano vs. Heather Hardy – for IBF, IBO, WBA, WBC, and WBO featherweight titles
      Alan Sanchez vs. Angel Beltran
      Chris Avila vs. Jeremy Stephens
      Shadasia Green vs. Olivia Curry
      Jose Aguayo vs. Noel Cavazos
      Luciano Ramos vs. CJ Hamilton
      Kevin Newman II vs. Kilo Madera
      Ashton Sylve vs. William Silva More

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      Amir Khan accused of sexual harassment by former BBC star after ‘bombarding her with messages & calls’

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      AMIR Khan has been accused of sexual harassment by a former BBC presenter.Suzi Mann – who worked for the BBC Asian Network – says Khan, 36, bombarded her with messages and calls after meeting at a concert.
      Former BBC presenter Suzi Mann has accused Amir Khan of sexual harassmentCredit: Instagram
      She goes on to allege Khan’s wife Faryal launched a ‘vile and abusive’ attack after receiving the messagesCredit: Instagram
      She said she was coming forward with the claims to call out AmirCredit: Instagram
      She says she did not feel “comfortable” and chose not to “entertain” the advances before allegedly receiving a message from Khan’s wife Faryal Makhdoom threatening to “destroy” her.
      In an explosive post on Instagram earlier this week, Ms Mann, a single mum, told her 19,000 followers: “I first met Amir Khan in 2016 whilst I was hosting Arijit Singh in Manchester!
      “A couple of days after the concert, I started receiving WhatsApp messages from an unknown number, with someone claiming to be Amir Khan!
      “I immediately had to ask, actor or boxer? Unfortunately it was the latter!
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      “On a more serious note, these messages continued and then I started to receive calls and voicemails from Amir Khan himself.
      “Now I’ve been in this industry too long to not know when someone is flirting and making sexual advances.

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      “This was not something I felt comfortable with and I chose to not entertain it, but remained professional.”
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      Ms Mann, who presented the Official Asian Music Chart Show, claims it was then that Khan’s wife launched a tirade of “vile, abusive and uncalled for” attacks.
      The former presenter claimed: “It was apparent she had gotten hold of his phone and seen all the messages he had been sending me.
      “She then proceeded to message me pretending to be him, which was immediately obvious because she appeared to have (at the time), a few more brain cells than him.”
      Ms Mann went on to claim women have “fallen for his lies” – either “reciprocated his advances or… actively pursued relationships”.
      And she accused the pair of going “out of their way” to “abuse, blackmail, insult and threaten women”.
      The presenter said she chose to call Khan and his wife out because “enough is enough”.
      The Sun has approached Amir Khan’s and his wife Faryal Makhdoom’s representatives for comment.
      It comes as we revealed Khan begged a model to send him revealing pictures and tried to meet up with her in the run-up to his 10th wedding anniversary.
      He told influencer Sumaira, 25, “U look good on g string” and suggested she had a “boob job”.
      Khan and wife Faryal, 31, have reportedly split following the sexting scandal – spending time between homes in Britain and Dubai.
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      A source close to the Khan family told MailOnline: “Faryal is taking time to think about whether or not to walk away.
      “She’s going through a very difficult time and choosing to focus on her children while she and Amir continue to co-parent.”
      Ms Mann says have ‘fallen for his lies’ – having either ‘reciprocated his advances or… actively pursued relationships’Credit: Instagram
      Ms Mann says the incident happened a few days after meeting Khan at a concert in 2016
      Khan and wife Faryal, 31, have reportedly split following sexting scandalCredit: Instagram / @amirkingkhan
      Khan is also accused of begging model Sumaira to send him revealing pictures and tried to meet up with herCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd More

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      UFC icon Nate Diaz tries to KICK Jake Paul before rival makes sick throat-slitting gesture in heated final face-off

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      NATE DIAZ tried to KICK Jake Paul following a heated final pre-fight face-off.The former UFC lightweight title challenger will be welcomed to the boxing world by the social media sensation early on Sunday morning.
      Nate Diaz and Jake Paul took part in a heated final face-off on Friday nightCredit: GETTY
      Former UFC star Diaz tried to kick The Problem Child after tensions roseCredit: GETTY
      A fired-up Paul performed a throat-slitting gesture seconds after the kickCredit: YOUTUBE
      Diaz and Paul, 38 and 26 respectively, faced off for the final time on Friday night in front of a raucous crowd in Dallas.
      And things quickly got physical, with Diaz pushing his right elbow into the chest of Paul before pushing him away with his forearm.
      The pair briefly hand-fought before Diaz aimed a kick at the YouTuber-turned-boxer.
      But Paul’s business partner – former UFC Chief Financial Officer Nikisa Bidarian – managed to stop the tame strike from reaching its target.
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      A fired-up Paul responded with a palm one-two combination but pulled back before getting anywhere near Diaz.
      And after gesturing to the hyped-up crowd, Problem Child Paul performed a throat-slitting gesture.
      Former Disney star Paul was booed by scores of fans, who he took aim at in his final pre-fight statement.
      He said: “They’ve been saying Nate’s tough.
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      “Boo yourself, virgins!
      “They’ve been saying Nate’s tough, Nate’s a dog and tomorrow I’m dog walking that b***h.
      “I’m putting him on a leash, walking him back to his cage and I’m f***ing him up.”
      Fan favourite Diaz didn’t mince his words when giving his final thoughts to DAZN.

      The Stockton slugger said: “Shout out to everyone for the love and support.
      “No matter how the fight goes, this mother f***er can’t really fight!”
      Paul will be looking to return to the win column against Diaz following a split-decision defeat to rival Tommy Fury in February.
      Diaz, meanwhile, will be looking to pick up his first boxing win in his first venture since officially leaving the UFC last November. More

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      Eddie Hearn in desperate scramble for Anthony Joshua opponent after Whyte FAILS drugs test as frontrunner emerges

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA could still fight next weekend – despite his rematch with Dillian Whyte falling through.The Watford warrior’s second professional showdown with his long-time rival was axed today due to a failed drug test for the Brixton bad boy.
      Anthony Joshua’s rematch with Dillian Whyte fell through this weekendCredit: REUTERS
      A failed drug test for Whyte scuppered the eagerly-anticipated grudge matchCredit: PA
      Eddie Hearn is frantically trying to find a short-notice replacement for WhyteCredit: Alamy
      Whyte, 35, failed voluntary drug tests but the substance or substances found in his system has yet to be revealed.
      Matchroom Boxing are eager for their poster boy to stay active ahead of a Saudi showdown with Deontay Wilder next year.
      And SunSport understands they’re frantically trying to find a last-minute replacement for Whyte – whose career is well and truly up in the air following a third career-failed drug test.
      American Gerald Washington is the current frontrunner to win the lucrative AJ sweepstakes.
      The tall and rangy Yank – who is currently slated to fight Brit Derek Chisora on the undercard – would be the ideal replacement.
      The 41-year-old veteran is perfectly capable of replicating The Bronze Bomber’s hard-hitting style as he’s part of his team.
      Brit fan favourite Chisora is highly unlikely to be drafted in as he’s a long-time pal of Joshua’s.
      Joshua’s third showdown with Whyte – who he first locked horns with as a fresh-faced amateur in 2009 – was supposed to be a pay-per-view offering on DAZN.
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      But it’s understood the international broadcaster will make any last-minute fight- should one come to fruition – available to their regular subscribers.
      Neither Joshua nor Whyte have commented on the collapse of their eagerly-anticipated rematch.
      But AJ promoter Eddie Hearn has twice taken to Twitter since the news broke.
      In response to a fan sharing a video of him dropping an F-bomb, he tweeted: “This one made me smile.
      American Gerald Washington is the frontrunner to replace WhyteCredit: GETTY
      “Time to go to work!”
      Joshua, 33, returned to the win column in April with a scrappy points victory over Jermaine Franklin at The O2.
      The win snapped a two-fight skid for the Brit, who was twice turned over by former pound-for-pound king Oleksandr Usyk.
      Whyte, meanwhile, eked out a controversial split-decision win over Franklin last November. More

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      Dillian Whyte FAILS drug test with huge Anthony Joshua fight AXED after shock result

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      DILLIAN WHYTE’s rematch with Anthony Joshua is OFF following a THIRD career-failed drug test.The long-time rivals were due to renew their 14-year-long feud in a tasty domestic dust-up at the O2 Arena next Saturday.
      Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte were due to renew their rivalry next weekendCredit: GETTY
      But a third career failed drug test from Whyte has scuppered the fightCredit: GETTY
      It’s currently unknown what substance Whyte tested positive forCredit: PA
      But an “adverse analytical finding” in one of Whyte’s recent voluntary drug tests has laid waste to the fight.
      A Matchroom Boxing statement read: “Today, the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) informed Matchroom, the Association of Boxing Commissions and the British Boxing Board of Control that Dillian Whyte had returned adverse analytical findings as part of a random anti-doping protocol.
      “In light of this news, the fight will be cancelled, and a full investigation will be conducted.
      “Further information on the event will follow.”
      Promoter Eddie Hearn quickly took to Twitter after news of Whyte’s potential doping violation became public.
      The Matchroom chief tweeted: “BREAKING..more updates to follow shortly.”
      The substance Whyte tested positive for is currently unknown.
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      But SunSport understands TWO failed tests came back from Vada.
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      If they haven’t already, the B-samples for both failed tests will also be examined by VADA.
      Fan favourite Whyte has vowed to clear his name, saying: “I am shocked and devastated to learn of a report by VADA of adverse findings relating to me.
      “I only learned of it this morning and am still reacting to it.
      “I have also just seen the fight is being cancelled without having any chance to demonstrate my innocence before the decision was taken.
      “I can confirm without a shadow of a doubt that I have not take the reported substance, in this camp or at any point in my life.
      “I am completely innocent and ask to be given the time to go through the process of proving this without anybody jumping to conclusions or a trial by media.”
      Former WBC heavyweight title challenger Whyte is no stranger to anti-doping controversies.
      Whyte, 35, tested positive for the banned stimulant Methylhexaneamine after his 2012 victory over Sandor Balogh.
      Matchroom are hoping to keep Anthony Joshua on the cardCredit: RICHARD PELHAM
      Dillian Whyte has vowed to prove his innocenceCredit: Reuters
      The substance found its way into Whyte’s system through a banned and since discontinued pre-workout supplement, which landed him a two-year suspension.
      His second anti-doping violation occurred ahead of his interim WBC heavyweight title fight with Oscar Rivas in 2019.
      One of his pre-fight tests returned traces of the banned anabolic steroid Dianabol.
      But he was cleared by UKAD of intentionally taking the performance-enhancing drug due to the “extremely low” levels of the substance found in his system.
      Former unified heavyweight champion Joshua was looking to use Whyte as a stepping stone for a long-awaited grudge match with Deontay Wider.
      And SunSport understands Matchroom will try to draft in a late replacement to keep their poster boy on the card.
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      It’s understood DAZN will make the fight a non-pay-per-view bout if a last-minute replacement is successfully found.
      SunSport has reached out to Dillian Whyte’s team for further comment. More

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      I’m a two-time Olympic boxing medallist.. now I’m trying my hand at new sport but it’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done

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      FORMER Olympic boxer Paddy Barnes has turned to a new sport after retiring from boxing in 2019.The 36-year-old declared he has “fallen in love” with CrossFit after training at the KVLR gym in Belfast since hanging up his gloves.
      Paddy Barnes represented Ireland at the Beijing, London and Rio Olympic GamesCredit: Sportsfile – Subscription

      He will compete in his first CrossFit competition in Northern Ireland this month.
      Barnes is a two-time Olympic bronze medallist who also won gold representing Northern Ireland in the 2010 and 2014 Commonwealth games.
      The former flyweight fought nine times as a professional after moving into the paid ranks in 2016, challenging for a world title at Windsor Park in 2018.
      He said he has fallen in love with CrossFit despite admitting it’s the “hardest thing I’ve done”.
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      Barnes told Belfast Live: “I absolutely love it, and I don’t know why. I go in and it is the hardest training I have done in my life, but I am addicted to it.
      “And there could be worse things you could be addicted to, know what I mean?
      “This morning I did 100 double unders (skipping), 16 devil presses which went down in twos. It took me 11 minutes and nearly killed me, but I had been on the drink all weekend.
      “I remember my first session I ever did in CrossFit. I had to take a week off work after it to recover.
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      “I did a thing called the ‘Murph’ which is a mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 press-ups, 300 squats and a mile run again. And I couldn’t function for a week.
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      “I would fly through it now though.”
      CrossFit is a branded fitness regimen that was developed by Greg Glassman and Lauren Jenai in 2000.
      The exercise style combines a weight-lifting training style with developing cardiovascular fitness through high intensity exercise.
      Barnes says CrossFit has allowed him to refocus after a few wayward years.
      “I retired from boxing in 2019, and ever since then I have been eating and drinking,” he joked.
      “But to be fair I have done a lot of running as I enjoy it, things like 5ks and all that.
      “I run around the Waterworks which kept me ticking over for a while. But the CrossFit was a shock to the system.
      “I love it though, I really do. I want to apply myself a bit more.
      “I have competition at the end of the month in Mallusk, in a team of three. There are loads of competitions in the south of Ireland which I might enter to see how I get on, but give myself time to prepare properly for it.
      “The Mallusk competition is intermediate standard. I am fit but I am not strong enough for the proper elite stage.
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      “I would be kidding myself if I said yes to one of those competitions.”
      When asked if he misses boxing at all, Barnes said: “Definitely not. I don’t mind not getting punched in the face.” More

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      Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz live stream and TV guide: How to watch huge fight

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      JAKE PAUL and Nate Diaz are preparing to leave it all in the ring THIS weekend – and it is not to be missed!The Problem Child is determined to bounce back from his split decision loss against Tyson Fury’s younger brother Tommy in February.
      Jake Paul lost via split decision against Tommy FuryCredit: Getty
      While MMA star Diaz is making his professional boxing debut fresh from a submission win over Tony Ferguson.
      And with over 20,000 expected to be in attendance at the American Airlines Center plus the thousands that will be watching from home, Paul cannot afford to lose.
      But how exactly can fans tune in?
      When is Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz?
      Jake Paul’s mouthwatering boxing match against Nate Diaz will start on Saturday, August 5 but go into early hours of Sunday morning.
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      The undercard is set to begin at 1am BST / 8pm ET.
      Depending on the length of the undercard fights, the main event is expected to take place at around 4am BST / 11pm ET.
      The venue will be the American Airlines Centre in Dallas, Texas which can host approximately 20,000 supporters.

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      What channel is Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz on and can it be live streamed?
      Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz will be broadcast LIVE on DAZN PPV.
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      In the UK the PPV price is set at £14.99 on top of a standard DAZN subscription, while US prices start from $24.99 per month.
      You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.
      A flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.
      If you have purchased the PPV, you can live stream Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz via the DAZN app or website.
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      Here are all the confirmed fights for the night:

      MAIN EVENT: Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz (8 rounds)
      Amanda Serrano vs. Heather Hardy – for IBF, IBO, WBA, WBC, and WBO featherweight titles
      Alan Sanchez vs. Angel Beltran
      Chris Avila vs. Jeremy Stephens
      Shadasia Green vs. Olivia Curry
      Jose Aguayo vs. Noel Cavazos
      Luciano Ramos vs. CJ Hamilton
      Kevin Newman II vs. Kilo Madera
      Ashton Sylve vs. William Silva More