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      Roman Fury continues family trade by winning second professional fight in front of brother Tommy

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      ROMAN FURY continued the family trade with his second boxing win in front of I’m a Celeb hunk, Jake Paul conqueror and brother Tommy.The 26-year-old sibling of WBC heavyweight king Tyson won his debut at Doncaster racecourse in October.
      Roman Fury moved to 2-0Credit: PA
      And he eased to 2-0 with another points triumph over Erik Nazaryan at York Hall arena on Friday night, with the referee calling the four rounder 40-36.
      Nizaryan – a short, stocky, shaven-headed athlete – was compared to Stavros Flatley by unimpressed fight fans online ahead of the clash.
      But the 38-year-old Belgian – now a veteran of 66 fights – was no push-over for the Salford southpaw and took him the distance.
      The latest Fury off the boxing conveyor belt is making an impressively modest entrance onto the hurt business and is not milking his moniker for easy money.
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      Novice Fury showed off a range of shots, to head and body, and didn’t try to grab headlines with a wild knockout.
      By round two Nazaryan was bleeding from his nose and bruised from stinging Fury lefts.
      Before the third round started, front-row Tommy told the TV camera: “He always had it in him, it was just a case of getting in the gym and dedicated himself to it.
      “He has done that now and he is doing fantastically”.
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      Nazaryan – a dead ringer for former Eastenders character Minty – was a typically tough journeyman the sport depends on, sucking up shots throughout the bout.
      Before the fourth and final session started, Fury even told his trainer that his opponent was “tough”.
      Fury towered over Nazaryan in clinches in the Bethnal Green ring, one late embrace looked like the Mitchell brothers reuniting in the middle of Albert Square.
      Nazaryan’s blood was smeared all over Fury’s torso by the end of the learning fight but the pair ended on respectful terms.
      Roman Fury celebrates beating Erik NazaryanCredit: PA More

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      What time is Roman Fury fighting tonight? Start time, TV channel, stream, card featuring ex-KSI trainer Viddal Riley

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      ROMAN FURY returns to action tonight as he takes on Erik Nazaryan at York Hall.Tyson’s brother has fought once before as a professional, beating Ryan Hibbert in his debut.
      Roman Fury is in action tonight at York Hall in London
      Now he’s up against Georgian fighter Nazaryan, who fans are comparing to Britain’s Got Talent legend Stavros Flatley.
      Nazaryan appeared noticeably shorter and rounder than his adversary at Thursday’s weigh-in, and now fans are expecting an easy win for Fury.
      Elsewhere on the card, KSI’s former trainer Viddal Riley takes on Anees Taj in a rematch.
      And Frazer Clarke is up against Mariusz Wach in the main event.

      What time is Roman Fury fighting tonight?

      Fury’s clash with Nazaryan will take place tonight on the YouTube portion of the undercard, which begins at 5pm.
      The fight will be held at York Hall in Bethnal Green, London.
      Frazer Clarke vs Mariusz Wach is topping the bill after Adam Azim had to pull out of the main event slot with a hand injury.

      What channel is it and can it belive streamed?

      Roman Fury’s fight will be shown on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Arena.
      You can live stream the action from the NOW TV or Sky Go apps, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Who else is on the card tonight?

      Frazer Clarke vs. Mariusz Wach; Heavyweights
      Caroline Dubois vs. Yanina Lescano; Lightweights
      Viddal Riley vs. Anees Taj; Cruiserweights
      Isaac Chamberlain vs. Daniel Bocianski; Cruiserweights
      Aaron McKenna vs. Uisma Lima; Middleweights
      Sam Gilley vs. Ellis Corrie; Super Welterweights
      Hassan Azim vs. Ruben Angulo; Welterweights
      Joshua Gustave vs. Remi Scholer; Middleweights
      Roman Fury vs. Erik Nzaryan; Cruiserweights More

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      Legend Floyd Mayweather calls HIMSELF best boxer ever with Muhammad Ali fifth after epic rant about The Greatest

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER had no hesitation in naming HIMSELF the best fighter ever – before launching into a rant about Muhammad Ali after placing him fifth.The 46-year-old legend holds an untarnished 50-0 career record with his last career win coming against Conor McGregor in 2017.
      Floyd Mayweather has named HIMSELF the greatest boxer of all-time ahead of a host of legendsCredit: AP:Associated Press
      Mayweather launched into a an extraordinary rant on why he was better than Muhammad AliCredit: Rex Features
      Since hanging up his gloves, Mayweather has hit the exhibition circuit and recently fought John Gotti III in a bout that erupted into chaos when a brawl between both corners stopped the fight.
      In 2020, Money appeared on ESPN and was asked to pick the best of the best from his sport, with Mayweather having legendary names such as Ali, Rocky Marciano and Joe Louis to choose from.
      But he instantly named himself as top choice and explained why.
      The American said: “He’s beat more world champions than any other fighter in a shorter time and less fights than any other fighter.
      “Landed punches at the highest percentage and took less punishment. He’s been world champion 18 years in five different weight divisions.”
      Regarding placing Ali in fifth, a man widely-regarded as the best of all-time, he said: “Ali, only one weight class and really lost to Ken Norton three times.
      “What he did is he stood for a cause in an era when African-Americans didn’t stand up for their people.”
      Mayweather also launched an extraordinary rant against Ali as he was named the best boxer of all time.
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      He said: “What are we judging fighters on? Because if we’re judging fighters on standing for a cause, then it’s Ali hands down.
      “But if we’re talking about taking the least punishment and breaking records, it’s Floyd Mayweather.
      “Muhammad Ali paved the way for me to be where I’m at today, he’s a legend.
      “But when we talk about record breaking, we’ve got to talk about Ali losing his world title to a fighter with only seven fights.
      “I have to take my hat off to Ali, but I didn’t give this sport 40 years to say that there’s another fighter better than me.”
      When the host argued that Ali’s boxing resume included legendary fights like his Thrilla in Manila showdown with Joe Frazier and suggested Mayweather did not have the same type of brawls, that ignited the flame further.
      A fuming Money replied: “That’s not cool. That’s not cool.
      “What I’m here to teach fighters is this: the name of the game is to hit and not get hit. It’s not about taking punishment.
      “And I love Ali, but sitting on the ropes, taking punishment as far as doing a rope-a-dope – that’s not cool.”
      Mayweather named Roberto Duran second, Pernell Whitaker third and Julio Cesar Chavez fourth in his own list.
      He explained: “[Roberto Duran]. Came up from lightweight to world champion at 160lbs. Love that guy. A legend.
      “[Pernell Whitaker]. Really, he beat Julio Cesar Chavez (the fight was a officially a draw). And he did beat my uncle Roger twice.
      “[Julio Cesar Chavez]. Was 79-0 in different weight classes before he lost.” More

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      Fans ‘obsessed’ with Apollonia Llewellyn’s see-through dress as busty boxing ring girl shows off major underboob

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      APOLLONIA LLEWELLYN has sent fans wild after posing in a see-through dress while on holiday in Ibiza.The Misfits ring girl dressed to impress as she soaked up the sun on the Spanish party island.
      Apollonia Llewellyn stunned in a see-through blue dressCredit: Instagram / @apolloniallewellyn
      The ring girl has been soaking up the sun in IbizaCredit: Instagram / @apolloniallewellyn
      She showed off her curves during a spa dayCredit: Instagram / @apolloniallewellyn
      Apollonia is no stranger to sharing glam photos on social mediaCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      The model loves showing off in bikinisCredit: Instagram / @apolloniallewellyn
      She shared several snaps from her trip and her stay at Amare Beach Hotel, where prices per night range from £400-£500.
      Apollonia showed off by wearing a blue bikini set underneath a see-through blue dress, which she paired with white boots.
      In the evening the 23-year-old switched to a skin-tight outfit that left little imagination.
      Apollonia also showed off her impressive tan as many of her 558,000 Instagram followers showered her with compliments.
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      One said: “Obsessed with you in that dress😍”
      Another added: “Wow you look fantastic in blue.”
      A third said: “Stunning 😍”
      And another commented: “Heavenly! 😍”
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      Apollonia lives a jet-set lifestyleCredit: Instagram / @apolloniallewellyn
      Fans rushed to compliment the modelCredit: Instagram / @apolloniallewellyn
      Apollonia has kept fans updated on her trip to Ibiza and showed off her curves during a spa day.
      She also went topless to show off her sunburn, displaying her red arms and chest. More

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      Boxing legend Ken Buchanan became a joiner after expensive divorce before tragically dying in a care home

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      WHEN the sublime Ken Buchanan fell on  financial hard times thanks to an expensive divorce and failed business ventures, he turned to his old trade as a joiner.Well into his fifties, he was working on a luxury housing development outside of Glasgow.
      The great Ken Buchanan became undisputed world lightweight champion in 1971Credit: Getty
      Buchanan was one of Scotland’s finest ever ambassadors for sportCredit: Kenny Ramsay
      Fellow icon Mike Tyson was thrilled to meet his ‘hero’ Buchanan in 2000Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Ken was sitting on a pile of bricks having a lunch break with a group of bricklayers when he was approached by a man who came out of the show house clutching a brochure.
      Believing he recognised the elderly fella drinking his mug of tea, he asked: “Are you Ken Buchanan?”
      Finding he was correct, he said: “Mr Buchanan, I’ve been one of your greatest admirers and I’m honoured to shake your hand. Would you sign my brochure?”
      As the happy fan left with Ken’s signature, one awestruck young workmate said: “F*** me, Kenny —  you must be some joiner.”

      I’ve no idea how good a master joiner Ken was but, covering many of his big fights in the 1960s and ’70s I do know he was a master in the ring.
      Ken, 77, suffered from dementia and died in a care home last weekend.
      And with due respect to Benny Lynch, Walter McGowan and Josh Taylor, he was undeniably Scotland’s greatest-ever fighter.
      Pound-for-pound he was one of the three best British fighters I’ve seen in my near 60 years as a boxing writer.
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      John Conteh and Joe Calzaghe are the others.
      It was a privilege to watch his virtuoso displays which led him to become the undisputed world lightweight champion. In his tartan shorts, he looked  straight out of a boxing textbook.
      With a left jab made in heaven he was all grace, speed and accuracy —  never wasting a punch.
      Ken won his first world title against all the odds, beating Panamanian Ismael Laguna in the blazing heat of a Puerto Rican open-air stadium.
      The Americans were so impressed he ended up headlining five times at Madison Square Garden.
      The hard-to-please New York crowd  loved him. On his first starring appearance there against Canada’s Donato Paduano in a non-title contest, Muhammad Ali — having  a comeback fight with Oscar Bonavena — was on his undercard.
      Ken delighted in telling the story of how Angelo Dundee, Ali’s trainer, asked him if he would let The Greatest share his dressing room as he hadn’t been allocated one.
      He couldn’t agree fast enough but, when Ali arrived, Ken drew an imaginary line down the  room and told him, “Don’t cross that line or there will be trouble.” Ali thought it was hilarious.
      Not one of Ken’s  69 fights was at home in Edinburgh — only fighting in Scotland four times in a 17-year career.
      So, just how good was he? When  Mike Tyson met Lou Savarese in Glasgow 23 years ago  — Savarese lasted 38 seconds  — I told him Ken would be at the weigh-in.
      He lit up and said: “Please introduce me — he is one of my heroes.”
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      I did and he took Ken to his suite, where they talked boxing for hours.
      Kobe Bryant, the late basketball star, was right about sporting giants like Ken Buchanan, when he said: “Heroes come and go but legends are forever.”
      Buchanan was inducted into the Scottish Sports Hall of Fame in 2002Credit: PA
      Cuban-born Frankie Otero was twice beaten by Buchanan in 1973Credit: Getty More

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      Tyson Fury vs Jon Jones major update as text messages between pair detailing fight talks are revealed

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      TYSON FURY and Jon Jones have held talks over a sensational two-fight series, it’s been claimed.A crossover clash between the pair became the talk of the combat sports world last month after UFC commentator Joe Rogan ruled out Fury’s chances of besting Jones.
      Tyson Fury has flirted with the prospect of fighting UFC heavyweight champ Jon JonesCredit: REUTERS
      MMA’s P4P king has openly entertained the idea of boxing the Gypsy KingCredit: Getty
      Jones has revealed talks over a two-fight deal with WBC heavyweight king Fury to a palCredit: GETTY
      The Gypsy King reacted angrily and subsequently issued a callout to MMA’s pound-for-pound king, which prompted UFC president Dana White to offer him a straightener inside the octagon.
      And according to MMA insider FightOracle, who has known Jones for several years, preliminary talks over a two-fight series have taken place.
      He tweeted: “Just ran into the GOAT @JonnyBones in Atlanta. The talks between him and @Tyson_Fury are very much real.
      “He showed me the text messages between them. 1 boxing fight. 1 MMA Fight.
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      “Jon wants a money fight & has no issues going into the lions den against Tyson in a boxing ring 1st.”
      Fight fans were quick to react to the news, with one saying: “If they even make it that far Tyson would do a boxing match and then anything possible to not do an MMA fight.”
      Another said: “1 MMA fight haha. More chance me flying to the moon than that happening.”
      And another said: “Tyson [is very] unpredictable.
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      “Would probably beat him in Boxing and retire.”
      Another chimed in: “No chance in hell the MMA match ever happens.”
      One remarked: “If the boxing match happens the MMA bout will happen.
      “Tyson is a man of his word. Plus $$$$$$ talks.
      WBC heavyweight king Fury recently doubled down on his willingness to fight Jones this week in yet another Instagram story rant.
      He said: “I hear that Jon Jones is looking for a fight. Me. I’m your man.”
      Tyson Fury is without an opponent following the collapse of his clash with Oleksandr UsykCredit: Reuters
      Jon Jones is seemingly set to fight Stipe Miocic at Madison Square Garden in NovemberCredit: GETTY
      He added: “Here’s a thought. How about this?
      “How about I fight Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou on the same night?
      “How about that? That’s how much I value them two bums. Get up! Let’s go, boys.”
      Fury, 34, is currently without an opponent following the collapse of his undisputed heavyweight showdown with Oleksandr Usyk.
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      Jones, meanwhile, was seemingly on course to make the first defence of his heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic at Madison Square Garden in November.
      But there hasn’t been any movement on the fight, which Jones plans to be his last outing in mixed martial arts. More

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      Dillian Whyte reveals HUGE update in talks for Anthony Joshua rematch and fires another blast at old foe

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      DILLIAN WHYTE has admitted that his proposed rematch with Anthony Joshua “doesn’t seem real”.The British duo have been linked with a huge summer bout, with Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn claiming that an offer has been made for an August 12 dust up.
      Anthony Joshua fought Dillian Whyte at the 02 Arena back in 2015Credit: AFP
      Nearly a fortnight on nothing has been signed, with Whyte claiming that Joshua and his team “aren’t serious” about getting the fight on.
      Speaking to Sky Sports, the Body Snatcher said: “It’s a big fight, it’s eight weeks away and there’s no communication, nothing.
      “Just nothing. Nothing at all. They’re just wasting time messing about.
      “It just doesn’t seem real. They’re trying to put me in the same position they did a few years ago, saying: ‘Oh, we’re trying to make the Joshua fight.
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      “These big fights take time. There’s lots of things that go on, there’s lots of small print and this team want that and that team want this.
      “There’s a lot of things that go on. It takes a long time to make these big fights.
      “This fight should have been made a month after it [the Jermaine Franklin fight].”
      Joshua, 33, was last in action in April when he defeated American Franklin via decision.
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      Anthony Joshua sat ringside with Eddie Hearn at Whyte’s last fightCredit: PA
      In addition to a Whyte fight, AJ has also been linked with a mouthwatering battle of former heavyweight champs against Deontay Wilder.
      And Whyte, 35, reckons this may factor into why his rematch with Joshua is yet to be signed.
      He added: “No, I’m not surprised. I don’t blame them, if he is going to get £50million to fight Wilder in Saudi in December, why would they take the chance of fighting me? It doesn’t make sense.”
      Whyte was also last in action against Franklin, moving to 29-3 by outpointing him at Wembley Arena last November.
      The former title contender last fought Joshua in December 2015, when both men were undefeated in the professional ranks.
      Whyte had won their amateur battle in 2009, and their war of words led to a much-anticipated 02 Arena bout – with Joshua coming out on top via seventh-round TKO.
      Should they meet again in August, the 02 is expected to be the venue once again.
      Hearn said earlier this month: “Our plan, which we’ve stressed, is for AJ to box on 12 August and in December again against Deontay.”
      Whyte, 35, reckons that AJ and his team aren’t ‘serious’ about getting their summer rematch onCredit: Getty More

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      Teofimo Lopez VACATES WBO super-lightweight world title just days after beating Josh Taylor and saying he will retire

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      TEOFIMO LOPEZ has vacated the WBO super-lightweight title – just days after seemingly retiring from boxing.The former unified lightweight champion revealed his intention to hang up his gloves just minutes after ripping the WBO and Ring Magazine 140lbs titles from Josh Taylor’s clutches.
      Teofimo Lopez ripped the WBO and Ring super-lightweight titles from Josh Taylor last weekendCredit: AP
      The American teased retirement immediately after becoming a two-weight championCredit: GETTY
      The Takeover has vacated the WBO 140lbs titleCredit: GETTY
      And The Takeover is seemingly taking the steps to walk away from the sport by relinquishing his newly-claimed WBO strap.
      WBO chief Paco Valcarcel tweeted on Thursday: “Just now @TeofimoLopez is texting me that he relinquished his Jr welterweight title.
      “We should respect his decision.
      “If he come[s] back, WBO doors will be always open for him.”
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      Lopez, 25, shortly confirmed Valcarcel’s update on his career with a tweet of his own.
      He wrote: “Thank you, everyone, for making the greatest moments in my career a GREAT ONE.
      “Thank you Top Rank and ESPN for creating ‘THE TAKEOVER’ into a real thing!
      “I am forever grateful for all of the sanctioning bodies in Boxing for showing me I can and am more than Boxing!
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      “What a career.”
      Lopez, whose mental health has been a concern for boxing fans, laid out his shock retirement plans minutes after leaving the ring at the Theater at Madison Square Garden last weekend.
      And he appeared to follow through on his vow less than 24 hours later, writing on Instagram alongside a picture of himself as a child with his dad: “What a relief!
      “Retired at the Top.
      “Thank you boxing for the amazing life you’ve provided for myself and my entire loved ones!
      “THE DOUBLE-GREATEST #JesusIsKing.” More