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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

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      Ebanie Bridges shares Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou prediction and tips Gypsy King to ‘box t**s off’ UFC legend

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      EBANIE BRIDGES believes Tyson Fury will “box the t**s off” Francis Ngannou on Saturday night.The WBC heavyweight champion, 35, is the overwhelming favourite to beat Ngannou, 37, in style in Saudi Arabia.
      Tyson Fury takes on Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia on Saturday nightCredit: Reuters
      Ebanie Bridges has made her prediction for the fight
      And IBF bantamweight queen Bridges, 37, believes Fury will make light work of his MMA counterpart.
      Speaking to Daily Star Sport, she said: “What I’ve seen, it sounds like all he [Ngannou] has got is some power.
      “Tyson Fury is the best heavyweight in the world, I think he beats all of them.
      “So he’s not going to have a problem with a MMA fighter who’s never boxed before. Fury is really slick and strong and could probably knock him out.
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      “MMA guys can be tough though, they get elbows and knees and shins to the head. But boxing is a bit different.
      “I think Fury is going to box his t**s off.”
      Fury’s clash with Ngannou was originally due to be classed as an exhibition rather than a professional contest.
      But just hours before the fight, it was confirmed it is set to be a pro bout.
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      However, Fury’s WBC belt will not be on the line.
      This is due to Ngannou not being a valid challenger as he is making his professional debut.
      It is understood Fury will make around £65million for his crossover bout with Ngannou.
      He is then poised to earn £100m for two fights with Oleksandr Usyk.
      Both Fury and Usyk are unbeaten as professionals in a combined 55 bouts.
      There is still the possibility the clash could be pushed back to early 2024, but Fury has insisted this week that the plan is for it to go ahead on December 23.
      Inside the boxing star’s life away from the ring…
      She’s a regular at boxing and MMA’s glitziest eventsCredit: Instagram @ebanie_bridges
      She will next fight on December 9Credit: Instagram @ebanie_bridges
      She boasts 795k Instagram followersCredit: Instagram @ebanie_bridges
      Ebanie is a big Leeds United fanCredit: Instagram @ebanie_bridges
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      Boxing ring girl Apollonia Llewellyn leaves little to imagination in tiny bikini as fans call her ‘beautiful specimen’

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      STUNNING ring girl Apollonia Llewelyn left little to the imagination with her latest Instagram share.The blonde beauty garnered attention when she appeared at Misfits Boxing.
      Apollonia Llewellyn squeezes into a bikini in her latest Instagram snapCredit: instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      Halloween-ready Apollonia is used to turning heads on social mediaCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
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      And she has continued to make even more fans on social media, thanks to a series of risqué photoshoots around the world.
      For her latest upload, Apollonia found herself in Santorini, Greece.
      She donned a trendy Off-White bikini, almost spilling out of her top half.
      Apollonia captioned the sexy snap: “It’s an off white thing.”
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      The bikini photo drew plenty of reactions from her followers online.
      One fan wrote: “Sexy.”
      A second commented: “Looking absolutely gorgeous.”
      A third posted: “You’re truly taking over right now.”
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      While a fourth added: “You beautiful specimen.”
      Most recently, Apollonia sent her fans into a frenzy when she previewed her Halloween outfit.
      The influencer dressed up as a strawberry. She captioned the snap: “He said he likes strawberries so I dressed up as one 🤷🏼‍♀️🍓”
      Fans on her Instagram went mad for her outfit in the comment section.
      One wrote: “Now I know why I love strawberries.”
      Another commented: “Looking absolutely gorgeous.”
      Apollonia shot to fame as a Misfits boxing ring girl, building a social media following off the back of her appearance.
      Her big break came when KSI fought Joe Fournier in May this year.
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      From there, she has got over 567,000 followers on Instagram.
      And on TikTok, she boasts even more with 701.6k followers.
      A glimpse inside Apollonia’s life…
      Busty Apollonia made her name as a ring girlCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      When KSI fought Joe Fournier at Misfits Boxing, Apolloinia showed off her talentsCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      Apollonia regularly risks Instagram bans with her saucy photosCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      Apollonia has over 567,000 followers on InstagramCredit: instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      Apollonia isn’t afraid to play dress up – donning a fighter pilot’s outfitCredit: https://www.instagram.com/apolloniallewellyn/
      Apollonia leaves little to the imagination in a barely there bikini
      Apollonia’s posts draw plenty of comment on InstagramCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      Well travelled Apollonia is often in a different part of the worldCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      Glam Apollonia lives an impressive lifestyleCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      Looking fashionable is also key to Apollonia’s lookCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn More

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      Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou sees incredible last-minute RULE CHANGE for controversial Saudi crossover fight

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      TYSON FURY’s controversial fight against Francis Ngannou has seen a last-minute rule change.The Gypsy King is set to fight the MMA star tonight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
      Tyson Fury’s fight against Francis Ngannou will go on their recordsCredit: AFP
      The fight had been touted as an exhibition. However, that is no longer the case after a rule change.
      The British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) has now officially sanctioned the bout.
      This means that the fight will go on both Fury and Ngannou’s professional records.
      However, despite the fight now being professional, it does not appear that Fury’s WBC belt will be on the line.
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      Fans reacted to the news as they took to social media.
      One Tweeted: “Just to pad our fury’s record a bit more.”
      A second wrote: “Fight still doesn’t make sense but ok.”
      A third said: “I totally concur. If Mayweather/McGregor could, don’t see why this shouldn’t.”
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      A fourth added: “Speechless.”
      Another questioned: “How can it be a sanctioned fight but Fury’s belt not be on the line?”
      Fans were also left fuming after Fury’s poor attempt to sell the fight on PPV.
      The British boxer claimed that he was going to beat Ngannou quickly, with many wanting to get their money’s worth.

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      Fury compared himself to tennis legend Novak Djokovic taking on a table tennis champion.
      He said: “I’m gonna make it nice and short.
      “It’s like a table tennis champion facing Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final.”
      It is understood Fury will make around £65million for his crossover bout with Ngannou.
      He is then poised to earn £100m for two fights with Usyk.
      Both Fury and Usyk are unbeaten as professionals in a combined 55 bouts.
      There is still the possibility the clash could be pushed back to early 2024, but Fury has insisted this week that the plan is for it to go ahead on December 23.
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      On Friday night Fury and Ngannou attended a Gala dinner in Riyadh and were joined by many VIPs.
      The likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Rio Ferdinand, Mike Tyson and Eminem attended the evening bash. More