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      Game of Thrones star Thor Bjornsson & wife heartbreakingly share ‘indescribable pain’ after stillbirth of baby daughter

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      THOR BJORNSSON and his wife have revealed their “indescribable pain” after the stillbirth of their baby girl.The Game of Thrones star, 34, and partner Kelsey Henson announced last month that they were expecting their second child.
      Thor Bjornsson and his wife have shared their ‘indescribable pain’ after the stillbirth of their baby daughterCredit: Instagram @thorbjornsson
      He revealed the heartbreaking news with these photos on social mediaCredit: Instagram @thorbjornsson
      They then shared photos of her baby bump and their three-year-old boy, who was “excited” to become a big brother.
      The new arrival’s due date was in March 2024 but the man nicknamed “The Mountain” has now revealed the tragic news on social media.
      The Icelandic professional strongman shared on Instagram: “Grace Morgan Hafthorsdottir born Nov 8th at 21 1/2 weeks gestation.”
      Thor, who has competed in four boxing bouts and amassed two wins and two draws, and Kelsey said that after a “noticeable decrease in movement” it was then discovered that their daughter’s heart had stopped beating.
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      Along with photos from the stillbirth, a statement on Instagram from the couple read:
      “T.W stillbirth/delayed miscarriage. It is with great sorrow that we announce the birth of our daughter, Grace Morgan Hafthorsdottir born Nov 8th at 21 1/2 weeks gestation.
      “After a noticeable decrease in movement we found out her heart had stopped beating.
      “Words cannot describe our pain of this loss or our happiness at being able to spend time with our daughter.
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      “She is absolutely beautiful, with blonde lashes and brows and a little smile for mom and dad.”
      The heartbroken star and his partner continued: “The love we feel for her is overwhelming. The grief we feel will be with us forever but so will the love.
      “All of our hopes and dreams for her have been taken away from us but I know I will be with her again. Her spirit lives on through us and her siblings.
      “We ask that you respect our privacy at this time as we grieve this unbearable loss. Thank you all for any kind words and support.”
      What is a stillbirth?A stillbirth is when a baby is born dead after 24 completed weeks of pregnancy. It happens in around 1 in every 200 births in England.
      If the baby dies before 24 completed weeks, it’s known as a miscarriage.
      Contact your midwife or doctor straightaway if you’re pregnant and worried about your baby – for example, if you’ve noticed your baby moving less than usual.
      Don’t wait until the next day. If your baby is moving less, it can be a sign that something’s wrong and needs to be checked out.
      Some stillbirths are linked to complications with the placenta, a birth defect or with the mother’s health. For others, no cause is found.

      Canadian Kelsey, 33, studied Occupational Health and Safety at the University of Alberta and then worked as a waitress and in construction after graduating.
      Then a chance meeting with GOT star Bjornsson took her life on a different path.
      That occurred in September 2017 as the strongman visited Kelsey’s diner while he was in town for a lifting competition and the star-struck waitress asked him for a selfie after recognising him from the hit HBO drama.
      They instantly hit it off and have been together ever since, with Kelsey following her man into the weightlifting scene.The couple regularly post updates on Instagram of their feats and have since opened a fitness centre called Thor’s Power Gym.
      Thor has an undefeated record from his four boxing boutsCredit: Probellum
      The pair have been together since meeting in 2017Credit: Splash News
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      Boxing world champion who is worth millions hints at humble career change as BIN MAN because ‘it pays better’

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      A BOXING world champion has hinted at a shock career switch to a BIN MAN after sharing a clip on social media.WBO lightweight-welterweight title holder Teofimo Lopez added The Ring belt to his collection back in June.
      A multi-world champion has hinted at a shock career switch from boxingCredit: Getty
      A clip of Teofimo Lopez working as a bin man was shared on social mediaCredit: X @teofimolopez
      And the star says that the job ‘pays better’ than boxingCredit: X @teofimolopez
      The 26-year-old stretched his record to 19-1 after he beat Scotsman Josh Taylor via unanimous decision at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden.
      The flamboyant New Yorker’s next fight is yet to be confirmed although he has a number of stars hoping to face him. 
      However, the star appears to be ready to take out the trash after tongue-in-cheekily suggesting he is embarking on a new job away from the ring – that “pays better” than boxing.
      Lopez shared a clip of himself where he is spotted lifting a trash bag into the back of a truck when he is asked by the person behind the camera: “Are you Teofimo?”
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      He responds: “F*** yeah I’m Teofimo?”
      The fan asks: “I thought you were retired? You’re a garbage man now?”
      The boxer then replies: “Yeah they pay better.”
      After the person recording shouts “oh s***”, the fighter then says his farewell before jogging after the garbage truck as it pulls away.
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      Lopez announced his retirement from boxing after defeating Taylor back in the summer.
      But he eventually confirmed that he would continue as 140-pound champion and now England’s Jack Catterall, 30, is desperate to get a shot at him.
      He wrote on social media this week: “If Teofimo Lopez wants it, I’m ready to go.
      “We can do it in Manchester or New York.
      “He’s the champion so I’m more than happy to come to his backyard and take that title.
      “He’s a great fighter and I think we’d give a great fight for the fans.” More

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      Zhilei Zhang swipes at Anthony Joshua and brutally threatens to put ‘unproven’ Oleksandr Usyk ‘to sleep’

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      ZHILEI ZHANG has taken a brutal swipe at heavyweight rivals Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk.The Chinese fighter, ranked No1 in the WBO, has insisted he would put Usyk to sleep early if they were to fight.
      Zhilei Zhang fired digs towards both Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony JoshuaCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Zhang said Usyk was ‘unproven’ after fighting a ‘declining’ JoshuaCredit: EPA
      The Ukrainian is set to fight Tyson Fury sometime next year after the December 23rd date was scrapped following the Gypsy King’s bruising points win over Francis Ngannou.
      However, Zhang believes Usyk is “unproven” in the ring, earning his belts only after fighting a “declining” Joshua, but did acknowledge that his path to earning his titles was far from easy.
      Speaking to ProBoxTV, he said: “[Usyk is] unproven.
      “When he fought [Anthony] Joshua, Joshua was on the decline, so I won’t think he is proven one way or another.
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      “He has three belts, and that’s not something easy to do.
      “He is moving up from a cruiserweight, and right now he is still a cruiserweight.
      “So if we share the ring he is going to sleep early.”
      The 40-year-old is the mandatory challenger to Usyk’s WBO title and wants to fight him next.
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      He added: “China needs this fight. It is beyond myself, the whole country needs a high-level sporting event, a professional boxing event like this.
      “It [would] boost up the country’s pride, and China is going to love it [if he could fight in China].”
      Zhang scored back-to-back wins over Joe Joyce in England in his most recent fights and recently called out AJ to a fight in China for a showdown in front of 100,000 people at the Bird’s Nest in Beijing. More

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      Tyson Fury’s promoter Frank Warren reveals ‘historical’ fight planned for December 23 with Brit boxers in Saudi Arabia

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      TYSON FURY’S promoter Frank Warren has revealed boxing fans are in for a treat with a “historical” fight in Saudi Arabia next month. Fury was set to take on Oleksandr Usyk on December 23, but has seen the fight delayed due to his close run affair with Francis Ngannou in October.
      Frank Warren has revealed a huge night of boxing is coming this DecemberCredit: Alamy
      The event will be taking place in Saudi Arabia following Tyson Fury’s split decision win over Francis Ngannou in RiyadhCredit: Reuters
      Nobody was expecting the MMA star to push Fury so far and after knocking The Gypsy King down during the fight, Fury has needed more time to recover before he faces Usyk.
      But boxing fans don’t have to worry as Warren has revealed there is still set to be a “massive” fight night on December 23.
      Speaking on TalkSPORT, he said: “There’s gonna be a big night in December, we’ll be announcing it very soon and it will be massive.
      “You’re gonna love it, I promise you you’re gonna love it.
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      “I can’t give you all the information at the moment, but everything’s going in the right direction for something to be a historical night of boxing.”
      He went on to say: “It’s gonna feature boxers from all over the world. You will be surprised by the names.
      “There’s some great fights involving British fighters too.”
      The exciting event is sure to wet the appetite for the title showdown between Usyk and Fury on the horizon.
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      The heavyweight pair are expected to come to blows in February of next year and Warren has reassured fans it will be going ahead.
      He said: “That fight is signed, it was originally expected to take place on December 23, it’s been pushed back, and it will take place in the early part of the New Year.
      “That fight will happen, massive fight. The first time an undisputed [heavyweight] fight has taken place this century.
      “For me as a promoter, it just gets better and better. The events get bigger and bigger and it’s just fabulous.”
      Warren reassured fans that Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are still going to do battleCredit: Getty More

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      Terence Crawford STRIPPED of world title just months after becoming historic undisputed champ in shock twist

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      TERENCE CRAWFORD has been stripped of his IBF title and is no longer the undisputed champion.The 36-year-old ‘Bud’ earned that accolade when he beat Errol Spence Jr via a ninth round TKO back in July.
      Terence Crawford beat Errol Spence Jr to become undisputed welterweight kingCredit: Getty
      ‘Bud’ has now lost one of his belts without even fighting due to a rematch clauseCredit: AP
      That stretched his unbeaten record to 40-0 and secured him all four welterweight belts.
      However, his inability to defend the IBF strap against mandatory challenger Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis due to his rematch clause with Spence Jr has led to the organisation taking away his IBF crown.
      And it has resulted in Ennis being elevated from interim title holder to full champion.
      An IBF spokesperson told BoxingScene.com: “On August 25, the IBF sent a letter to TBC Promotions directing Terence Crawford to begin negotiations with interim champion Jaron Ennis. Negotiations were to be concluded by September 24.
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      “On September 22, the IBF received an email from Harrison Whitman representing Crawford indicating that the agreement for the Spence vs. Crawford bout contains an immediate rematch provision which Errol Spence has exercised. 
      “As such, Terrence Crawford is unable to engage in negotiations with Jaron Ennis.”
      The contract Crawford and Spence Jr allowed the loser of that showdown to activate a rematch clause.
      But sanctioning bodies do not consider such rematch regulations as a reason to avoid mandatory defences – with the IBF’s rule 3.B prohibiting it.
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      They confirmed: “No contract for a Championship contest shall contain any clause or any provision, whatsoever, guaranteeing or in any way assuring or promising either contestant a return Championship contest where such clause or provision interferes with the mandatory defence of a title.
      “Based on the forgoing, the IBF has withdrawn recognition of Terence Crawford as the IBF welterweight world champion.”
      Ennis claimed the interim IBF belt with a unanimous decision victory over Karen Chukhadzhian on January 7.
      He was then permitted to challenge for the interim IBF title, which he defended by knocking out Roiman Villa in the ninth round on July 9.
      That bout came with the official ruling from the IBF that he would next challenge the winner of the Crawford and Spence bout.
      No official comment has yet been made by Crawford, while no date has been set for his rematch with Spence Jr.
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      Dana White-backed Callum Walsh survives huge knockdown to remain unbeaten in front of UFC boss and WWE icon Triple H

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      CALLUM WALSH continued his rise up the ranks with a controversial victory in the shadows of Madison Square Garden.The undefeated Irishman – who is trained by boxing royalty Freddie Roach – returned to action at MSG’s famous Theater on Thursday night.
      Undefeated Irish super-welterweight Callum Walsh locked horns with Ismael Villarreal on Thursday nightCredit: 360 PROMOTIONS
      360 Promotion prospect Walsh is being backed by UFC president Dana WhiteCredit: X@TOMLOEFFLER
      WWE icon Triple H was in attendance to watch the fight with UFC chief WhiteCredit: CHISANGA MALATA
      Standing between the surging super-welterweight and a perfect 9-0 record was New York local Ismael Villarreal.
      The Bronx bruiser was, on paper, the toughest opponent of Walsh’s career.
      And the American ended up putting the 22-year-old through the gauntlet on his way to suffering a controversial decision defeat, which came courtesy of harsh 96-93, 97-92, 97-92 scorecards.
      After barely passing the toughest test of his career, Walsh said: “I’m very happy.

      “I’m 22 years old and I’m fighting real guys.
      “That guy was definitely a real fighter. So yeah, definitely happy with that; real happy.”
      Despite fighting on enemy territory, Cork clubber Walsh came out to a deafening rendition of the world-known chant of the travelling Irish.
      “Ole, Ole, Ole” rang throughout the arena before the super-prospect made his way to the ring.
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      And a clearly frustrated Villarreal, who had plenty of his loved ones in the crowd, looked to silence the hostile crowd early with a stiff and piston-like jab.
      Slick southpaw Walsh, however, did a good job of cutting off the ring early and putting the American on the back foot.
      Walsh looked to land to the body early doors and had success with rasping hooks.
      Villarreal soon got the respect of Walsh with a beautiful overhand right counter before the halfway point of the round.
      Another right soon rattled the dome of Walsh, who responded with a good straight left.
      Callum Walsh was at times electric but left himself down with poor defenceCredit: 360 PROMOTIONS
      Walsh started the second like a bat out of hell and sent the sweat flying off Villarreal’s glistening forehead with a straight left which drew a big reaction from the crowd.
      Walsh invested heavily in the lead uppercut soon after but Villarreal was wise to them.
      One, however, found its way through the guard and briefly wobbled the local lad, who was forced to cover up and block an ensuing flurry.
      Walsh looked to work behind his jab early in the third as he tried to pen Villarreal into the corner.
      The Irishman landed a good lead hook in tight a minute into the stanza but failed to follow up with anything of note.
      Villarreal’s corner erupted when their man landed two hard shots and started stalking a retreating and tiring visitor.
      And he almost had him on his backside seconds before the end of the round courtesy of a swift three-piece combo.
      Villarreal thought he’d scored a big knockdown early in the fourth but the ref judged him to have pushed down his man.
      Walsh looked tired midway through the round but came back with a rip-roaring combo – which included a nasty uppercut – that put Villarreal on wobbly legs.
      But instead of rushing in for the kill, the southpaw opted to pick his shots before being hurt by a low below seconds before the bell.
      Ismael Villarreal pushed Callum Walsh to his limitsCredit: 360 PROMOTIONS
      Villarreal headhunted for most of the fifth, abandoning the feints and footwork which served him well in the third.
      Walsh blocked most of the telegraphed shots which came his way and actually egged on his foe to throw more.
      A clash of heads briefly paused the action after the start of the sixth but Walsh shook off the cobwebs and quickly went back to work.
      Two successive three-punch combos in a row snapped back the head of Villarreal, who made sure to respond with one of his own after being cracked.
      Walsh then struggled to land his straight left on the feint and taunt-heavy Villarreal, who went hell for leather after hearing the 10-second clacker.
      He got the better of the two ensuing exchanges and went back to his corner full of confidence for the seventh.
      The Irish in attendance were worried for their man in the eighth when he went into retreat mode and stopped working behind the jab.
      But the shot of the round came from the fatigued prospect, who opened up a cut above the brow of Villarreal with a brilliant right hook.
      A clearly tired Walsh clinched multiple times after the restart, much to the frustration of Villarreal’s team.
      Walsh planted a beauty of a straight left on the dome of Villarreal in the final minute of the stanza, although the American took it like a champ.
      Callum Walsh retained his WBC US Silver super-welterweight at MSGCredit: 360 PROMOTIONS
      Neither man showed any great sense of urgency early in the ninth, despite it seemingly being a razor-close fight.
      Walsh edged himself ahead with a beauty of a straight left that appeared to stagger Villarreal.
      However, it did the exact opposite, stirring his foe on and prompting him to hunt for hard shots to the body.
      A stiff one-two briefly set Villarreal back in his tracks but he quickly composed himself and went again.
      As they were in the early embers of the ninth, both men were patient and opted not to rush in recklessly in the final round.
      Walsh, however, found himself in trouble after being knocked down by a series of hooks with two minutes of the round remaining
      He quickly bounced back to his feet but, surprisingly, went on the retreat.
      Walsh was on course to finish the round strong until he had the sweat smacked off his forehead by a huge overhand right.
      Fan in attendance were left stunned by the wide scorecards, with many expecting a split decision verdict to be announced.
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      Callum Walsh paid tribute to the travelling Irish fans at MSGCredit: 360 PROMOTIONS More

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      Apollonia Llewellyn almost bursts out of revealing barely-there outfit as she enjoys meat-feast night out

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      BOXING ring girl Apollonia Llewellyn almost bursts out of her barely-there outfit on a night out.Apollonia shot to recognition as a member of the Misfits Boxing fight night team.
      Apollonia Llewellyn almost bursts out of her barely-there outfit on a night outCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Apollonia showed off a revealing brown playsuit as she enjoyed a night outCredit: INSTAGRAM
      She visited Indian restaurant ZoukCredit: INSTAGRAM
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      It has garnered her a huge social media presence with over 560,000 Instagram followers.
      In her latest snaps, she showed off a revealing brown playsuit as she enjoyed a night out at Indian restaurant Zouk.
      It specialises in Pakistani and halal food as Apollonia showed off her plate of meat, greens and potatoes.
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      The model recently revealed to SunSport how she was offered a staggering £100,000 to pose nude.
      But she turned down the proposals out of respect for her family, insisting she isn’t money-oriented.
      Dad John and mum Paula approve of her modelling work. But she stops the line at nudity, despite being offered staggering six-figure sums. 
      Apollonia said: “My mum takes pretty much 90 per cent of those pictures, and I’ve got two brothers who are all for it.
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      “My family know I don’t do topless or nude photos. It would be a different story if I did.
      “But my dad is all for it, he says ‘the more publicity you get from a picture, the better so do the riskier stuff.’
      “I’ve been offered £100,000 for nude photos. As much as I support girls who do that, it’s just not for me.
      “People think I would and that I’m money-orientated, but I’m not.
      “I consider what my family think, so those people who make offers like that perceive me in the wrong way.”
      Inside Apollonia’s glamorous life as influencer, ring girl and model …
      Apollonia shot to recognition as a member of the Misfits Boxing fight night teamCredit: Instagram ApolloniaLlewellyn
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      Apollonia has over 560,000 Instagram followersCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      Apollonia turned down a staggering £100,000 to pose nudeCredit: instagram @apolloniallewellyn
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      Jake Paul ‘can’t fight for toffee’ but Conor McGregor would still get ‘absolutely slaughtered’ by him, says Carl Froch

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      CARL FROCH says Conor McGregor would get “absolutely slaughtered” by Jake Paul. That is despite YouTuber-turned boxer Paul not being able to “fight for toffee.”
      Jake Paul has been backed by Carl Froch to beat Conor McGregorCredit: Getty
      McGregor has feuded with both Jake Paul and FrochCredit: AP
      The ex-boxing champion has traded his fair share of words with the American in recent years but he still backs him to beat McGregor.
      Froch told CasinoAlpha: “I no longer know what (McGregor’s) motivation is for fighting; he’s had a couple bad pastings, he’s not short of a few quid.
      “In fairness, he’s earned every penny and he was a phenomenal fighter and you have to admire him for that.
      “But I’m not sure why he wants the Michael Chandler fight, or what his motivation is.
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      “He’s better off hanging around the Misfits and YouTubers and getting involved in a celebrity fight because he’s a massive name.
      “But forget about a crossover fight with Jake Paul, he’d get absolutely slaughtered.”
      McGregor, 35, lost his one and boxing bout to American legend Floyd Mayweather in 2017.
      Froch, 46, commentated on the crossover clash and gave a scathing verdict on the Irishman.
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      It has kept the bad blood brewing between the two to this day.
      Similarly, Froch has not been impressed by Paul’s foray into boxing and insisted he could beat the 26-year-old after ten years in retirement.
      He said: “He’s a s***house, he can’t fight for toffee, and he would not come anywhere near me, even though I’m ten years retired.
      “That’s all you need to know about Jake Paul, he called me out, but he won’t take on a guy who has been retired for ten years.
      “I could come back, not even put myself through a training camp, and it would be such an easy night’s work.
      “He’s a performing clown, hopefully he will go away because boxing fans are not taking him seriously.
      “The reason this isn’t on pay per view is because people are no longer prepared to pay for this rubbish.”
      Froch said he would beat Jake Paul even after ten years in retirementCredit: AP More