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      Eddie Hearn renews war of words with Tyson Fury’s team after ‘bizzare’ rant over Anthony Joshua fight offer

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      EDDIE HEARN has hit back at Frank Warren’s scathing rant following the latest collapse of a fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.The Gyspy King got fans’ hopes up of the long-awaited Battle of Britain finally coming to fruition last month by claiming to have sent a contract for a shock September showdown to his long-time rival.
      Tyson Fury claimed to have sent a contract to Anthony Joshua last month but that claim was deniedCredit: GETTY
      Promoter Frank Warren launched a blistering attack on Hearn and AJ after their denial of contract being sentCredit: PA
      Hearn has hit back at Warren over his ‘bizzare’ rantCredit: INSTAGRAM@EDDIEHEARN
      Fury’s latest claim was quickly denied by Joshua’s team and prompted a scathing response from Frank Warren, who claimed Joshua and Hearn were “full of s**t.”
      Matchroom Boxing chief Hearn was left perplexed by Warren’s rant, telling iFL TV: “That was just bizarre.
      “I was like ‘What the f*** is going on here?’. He said that he will sign or forge the contract?”
      Hearn is on good terms with Warren’s son, George, and believes he should be at the forefront of Queensberry Promotion’s negotiations going forward.
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      The 44-year-old said: “We’ve got a really nice thing going with George Warren.
      “I don’t mean this disrespectfully because my old man is one of them, but these older boys have got to go and have a sit-down.
      “What Frank Warren does is completely ruin any chance of the fight getting made.
      “Me and George will speak and agree to not saying anything, to that respect we’ve said nothing. Frank comes out with that.”
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      Veteran promoter Warren pleaded with Joshua to reconsider his decision to prioritise his plans to have another warm-up fight before facing Deontay Wilder in December.
      And Hearn believes the public plea to AJ wreaked of desperation.
      He said: “It looked so desperate because they are desperate, they have no offer from Saudi Arabia and they have no fight.”
      Despite Joshua being lined up for a long-awaited grudge match with Wilder, Hearn is still open to pitting the former unified heavyweight king in a domestic dust-up with Fury.
      He said: “We have an offer without a contract so we need to wait on that contract.
      “Don’t forget that Frank has never done a fight with Saudi Arabia, I have done two fights.

      “I’m well up for talking about the Fury fight in September, but we have our plan for August and December.
      “Do you think interviews like that are going to help, ‘Anthony Joshua, you’re a coward’.
      “You’ve absolutely lost your mind. What are you doing, is that the sign of someone trying to make a fight?
      “The public have wised up to Frank Warren and Tyson Fury, they aren’t falling for it any more and we aren’t falling for it any more.
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      “We will make the fight and talk about it sensibly.
      “But what we won’t get into is ‘Sign the contract you p*****s’. What’s that?” More

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      Why is Tommy Fury playing for Rest of the World XI and not England at Soccer Aid 2023?

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      TOMMY FURY is representing the Rest of the World XI at Soccer Aid – yet he was born and raised in Manchester.The boxer is trying his hand at football on a public stage for the first time on Sunday.
      Tommy Fury trained ahead of Soccer Aid this weekendCredit: PA
      He will come face to face with the likes of Liam Payne, Tom Hiddleston and Gary Neville, despite being born in the same country as the trio.
      That’s because Fury has chosen to play for the Rest of the World, as he is eligible through his mother Chantal, who is of Mauritian descent.
      While his father John is also an Irish traveller.
      Fury will be managed by new Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino at Soccer Aid 2023, with Usain Bolt the skipper.
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      The 9-0 boxer is looking forward to playing alongside the Olympic great.
      He said: “I used to watch Usain in all the Olympics and to be playing alongside him on a football pitch will be absolutely incredible.
      “I think for the first 10 or 15 seconds I’ll be a little bit starstruck until he tells me to get in position. But I’ll try and do him proud.”
      England will be captained by former Lionness Jill Scott, and managed by Stormzy.
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      The grime artist will be joined in the dugout by Harry Redknapp, Emma Hayes, David Seaman and Vicky McClure.
      Fury announced he would be taking part in April when he shared a graphic of the event of himself and Payne – in the form of a boxing fight poster. More

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      Watch as boxer Cherneka Johnson weighs in TOPLESS with body paint as she poses with Elle Brooke to launch OnlyFans

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      BOXER Cherneka Johnson launched her OnlyFans by posing topless with body paint during the weigh-in for her fight on Saturday.The IBF super-bantamweight world champion, 28, who recently recovered from a horror head injury, defends her title against Britain’s Ellie Scotney at Wembley Arena on Saturday.
      Cherneka Johnson, left, caught the eye as she posed next to her opponent Ellie ScotneyCredit: Reuters
      They went face-to-face ahead of their bout this weekendCredit: Reuters
      Johnson has promoted the OnlyFans account with a photo alongside Elle Brooke
      Johnson will attempt to defend her world title on Saturday
      But 24 hours before her fight she caught the eye by attending her weigh-in with nothing but white body paint covering her torso.
      She posed alongside challenger Scotney, just hours after she had announced her OnlyFans account.
      And she did so by taking a picture alongside Misfits boxer and OnlyFans star Elle Brooke.
      The account will include “exclusive behind the scenes content, fight preparations and unseen training clips” along with the opportunity to “chat and connect on a more personal level”.
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      She said: “I’m excited to announce my partnership with OnlyFans where I will be posting behind the scenes to my life, fight prep, training, nutrition and all the stuff you don’t get to see on other social platforms. 
      “If you want to connect with me there and gain insights, chat (after the fight of course), make special requests, see exclusive content you won’t see anywhere else, then hit the link in my bio and subscribe.”
      Johnson, who was born in New Zealand but represented Australia at international level, has taken inspiration from fellow world champion boxer Ebanie Bridges – who runs her own OnlyFans account.
      And Bridges praised the bold choice of attire for the weigh-in.
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      She said: “Us Aussies really know how to challenge @EddieHearn at the weigh ins 😂😂😍😍😮‍💨😮‍💨.”
      Johnson is 15-1 as a professional since turning over from the amateurs in 2016.
      Her only defeat came back in March 2021 when she lost to Shannon O’Connell by split decision.
      Johnson and Scotney will feature as part of the undercard for Sunny Edwards’ world title defence against Andres Campos.
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      Boxing stunner Cherneka ‘Sugar Neekz’ Johnson puts gruesome head injury behind her as she prepares for Ellie Scotney

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      BOXING stunner Cherneka “Sugar Neeks” Johnson has put her gruesome head injury behind her.The Aussie fighter is preparing to fight Ellie Scotney in London on Saturday night.
      Cherneka Johnson has put her gruesome head injury behind herCredit: Instagram
      Cherneka Johnson shared snaps of the gruesome injury on InstagramCredit: Instagram
      Johnson will be entering the ring for the first time since being left with a horrific gash on her head last October.
      The 28-year-old suffered the injury in the first defence of her IBF super bantamweight world title against Susie Ramadan.
      Ramadan was twice deducted a point during the brutal bout as Johnson claimed a unanimous decision victory.
      Photos from the fight showed Johnson with a deep cut on her forehead and she has now shown off her recovery on social media.
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      Johnson posted a pair of snaps of the cut as she laid in hospital after the fight, prompting one fan to hail her “tough”.
      The stomach churning images show the extent of the injury, with blood still dripping down her face from the wound.
      In addition to the pictures, Johnson also attached a clip of her healed forehead seven months on from the fight.
      The video shows that the wound has closed up, leaving a small scar above the fighter’s eyebrow.
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      Johnson was covered in blood after suffering a horror cut against Susie RamadanCredit: AFP
      Johnson will be hoping to avoid another injury when she faces the unbeaten Scotney this weekend.
      The pair will meet at Wembley Arena on a card headlined by Sunny Edwards’ IBF flyweight world title defence against Andres Campos. More

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      Deontay Wilder wants to fight Francis Ngannou in boxing AND MMA as he brutally warns of his power in tiny 4oz gloves

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      DEONTAY WILDER wants to fight Francis Ngannou in boxing AND MMA – warning of his power in the tiny 4oz gloves. Ngannou walked out on the UFC as heavyweight champion to sign for rivalling promotional The Professional Fighters League.
      Deontay Wilder wants to fight rancis Ngannou in boxing and MMACredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Francis Ngannou is signed to PFLCredit: @francis_ngannou
      And the Cameroonian has also teased a mega-money move into boxing having held talks to fight Wilder.
      But the former WBC heavyweight world champion is ready to return the favour as part of a two-bout deal in the ring and cage.
      Wilder told SunSport: “I would love it. I would love it very much so, just to show the competitive side.
      “If he crosses over and comes where I am, I can come over and cross over to where he is.
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      “Both are both worlds. I think it would be more interesting, not only to us but for the fans as well just to see it.
      “Because that hasn’t happened yet, we’ve seen a lot of MMA guys come over and you’ve seen a couple of boxers come over but you’ve never seen the back and forth. I think it would be very interesting.”
      Ngannou, 36, desperately wanted to fight in the UFC and box at the same time but was contractually prohibited.
      So he jumped ship to sign with the PFL to feature in their newly-formed super-fight division while simultaneously boxing.
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      And Wilder, 37, took a trip out to Atlanta to watch PFL stars in action, even trying on the 4oz MMA gloves.
      It left him brutally predicting fireworks if he was to ever grace the cage.
      Wilder said: “I just wore a pair not too long ago just to feel the light weight, there’s really no padding if any.
      “They feel real firm and the head is not supposed to be hit in the first place, so to shake the brain like that – especially with the power that I pack – it will be a sight to see.
      “It really will, it will be like the 4th of July.”
      Deontay Wilder knocked out Robert Helenius in his last fightCredit: Getty More

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      Tyson Fury told to ‘stop lying and telling fake stuff’ by heavyweight rival who says WBC champ is ‘damaging boxing’

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      ZHILEI ZHANG has told Tyson Fury to “stop lying and telling fake stuff” and get back to fighting.China’s 40-year-old Zhang recorded a career best upset victory over Joe Joyce in April.
      Tyson Fury has been told to shut up and put upCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Zhilei Zhang says that the Gypsy King is ‘damaging boxing’Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      “Big Bang” Zhang instantly called Fury out as he outlined his ambition for a dream homecoming in China after his stunning win.
      The 6ft 6in heavyweight returned to London 11 years after losing to Anthony Joshua in the Olympics.
      But he made no mistakes in his quest for redemption in the capital as he brutally left Joyce unable to continue following six rounds due to eye swelling.
      Zhang inherited the WBO interim title and mandatory challenger status for the full belt held by Oleksandr Usyk but instead it was WBC champion Fury who he wanted after bouncing back from defeat to Filip Hrgovic, 30, in August.
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      Speculation then mounted over talks for a bumper showdown between the two giants but that has been halted by Joyce activating his rematch clause, with a return bout set for September.
      That is the same month that Fury claims he is looking to get back in the ring but opponents are looking few and far between despite a host of public offers.
      The Gypsy King says he has attempted to reignite talks with Usyk after failing to agree on a April unification bout while he has also stated he wants to fight Anthony Joshua, who already has other plans in the pipeline.
      Fury also recently hinted that his next bout could be against an Australian during his recent trip Down Under.
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      But Zhang has completely lost patience with the Brit and claimed all of his rival’s recent call outs have been lies while speaking to Boxing Social.
      He blasted: “He should stop lying to people and he should stop telling fake stuff to boxing fans.
      “It’s damaging the world of boxing. I really believe that actions speak louder than words.
      “Instead of saying you are going to fight this, you are going to fight that, just get in the ring.”
      Fury has not fought since the end of 2022, when he beat Derek Chisora via a 10th round TKO in London.
      We reported yesterday how Fury will be given a take it or leave it offer “very soon” for the “biggest fight of his career”.
      He will be presented with the chance to make a return to the boxing ring in December of this year.
      However, a fight with Usyk to crown the undisputed heavyweight world champion could be back on the cards.
      That is after the Ukrainian signed with Saudi Arabian organisation Skills Challenge Entertainment.
      The organisation previously worked with Usyk for his rematch with Joshua.
      They are also behind plans for a one-night event featuring Fury vs Usyk and Joshua vs Deontay Wilder in December.
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      Usyk’s signing has prompted his promoter Alex Krassyuk to reveal he will make one final offer to Fury.
      Frank Warren, Fury’s promoter, has already stated that they are planning a September bout before that. More

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      Busty ring girl Apollonia Llewellyn risks wardrobe malfunction as she shows off major underboob barely-there bikini

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      APOLLONIA LLEWELLYN posed in a white bikini for her latest Instagram snaps.The former Misfits Boxing ring girl took in the sunshine as she enjoyed a day at the beach.
      Apollonia Llewellyn posed in a bikini by the seaCredit: https://www.instagram.com/apolloniallewellyn/
      The former ring girl posted a selfieCredit: https://www.instagram.com/apolloniallewellyn/
      Apollonia pouted for a video postCredit: https://www.instagram.com/apolloniallewellyn/
      In pictures posted to her Instagram story, Apollonia donned a small bikini and sunhat.
      She posed alongside footballer boyfriend Jai Rowe in one snap.
      While she pouted for a selfie in another.
      Apollonia recently posed topless for a risque Instagram picture.
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      She posted the picture to her 500,000 followers, who lapped it up.
      The post quickly received over 5,000 likes.
      One fan commented: “Slayyyyy.”
      While a second wrote: “Amazing.”
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      The social media influencer has been enjoying herself on holidayCredit: https://www.instagram.com/apolloniallewellyn/
      Apollonia has gathered a legion of fans in recent monthsCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      A third gushed: “Oh wow.”
      And another added: “Wow I mean actually wow.”
      The social media influencer recently visited the United States, posting a series of snaps along the way.
      Apollonia visited Las Vegas and Miami while across the pond.
      The Misfits star recently visited Las VegasCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
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      Ricky Hatton documentary to showcase ‘depression, addiction and shame’ that saw ex-boxer consider suicide

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      RICKY HATTON is the subject of a new Sky documentary.The new film will portray the British boxing hero’s rise from humble beginnings in Manchester to world champion status.
      Ricky Hatton will be the subject of a new Sky documentaryCredit: Alamy
      It will also explore Hatton’s battle with mental health – illustrating the “depression, addiction and shame” that followed defeats.
      Hatton, 48, even attempted suicide as he reached his lowest point, with the behind-the-scenes film, set to air in September, said to be “raw and compelling”.
      The Hitman returned to the ring after a ten year absence last November, facing Marco Antonio Barrera in an exhibition bout.
      Describing his comeback at the time, Hatton said: “I’ve enjoyed the compliments, people coming up to me with mental health and saying, ‘f***ing hell, Rick, I’ve been struggling with my weight and seeing you shift all that weight has made me want to’.
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      “Then other people have said, ‘Jesus, Ricky, seeing you a few years ago with all that weight, suicidal, wanting to kill yourself, heavily drinking, heavily into drugs, the way you were, to see you now, it’s been so inspiring’.
      “So I thought it got postponed but it’s not been for nothing. More importantly the second one, 12 November, previously it was on an internet PPV channel, with the cost of living now and spending, the situation that it is.
      “I want all fight fans to see my exhibition, me and Marco, unless you could afford a ticket or afford the PPV, otherwise you wouldn’t have f***king seen it.
      “Now it’s on Sky Sports, all fight fans will get to see it. Personally I think that was a massive thing, it’s the first training camp I had in 10 years.
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      “Now I’ve had two in 10 years. I’ve stayed on top of things, I had a bit of a wind-down. I do 10 rounds sparring, I wouldn’t have been able to in the last time. Now I can.”
      Hatton also admitted he would fancy another crack at Floyd Mayweather, having lost to the American in December 2007.
      On whether he likes the prospect of an exhibition rematch, Hatton added: “I believe so, Floyd is doing a lot of them. I don’t like to think I’d do it against a YouTuber, he’s the greatest of all time.
      “I hope it doesn’t bite me on the a***, I think it won’t. The whole point of these is it’s somebody like Marco. It’s for a lot of people who struggle with mental health, look what you can do.
      “I’m sharing the ring with Marco. Not Joe Bloggs. Not to point the finger at YouTubers, if that’s your job, that’s your job. But what the f*** is Floyd doing?
      “I’d look at it [if he called me], for the same reason as I’ve said. I’ve been in with Floyd, I thought, ‘Jesus he was good’, to do that again, to share the ring with arguably the greatest of all time, of course I would, I’d look at it. But this my first one.”
      Hatton also revealed his joy at still being around to help train son Campbell, as well as being able to be a granddad.
      He continued: “I’ve been sparring with Campbell. Which has been brilliant. Very emotional for me. Without boring you, nearly took my life a few years ago.
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      “I was in such a bad place. If I had taken my life I wouldn’t have seen Campbell turn pro, or seen my granddaughter, Campbell’s daughter Lyla. I never thought I’d go into a training camp like Campbell, father and son.
      “It’s replaced lifting the world title fight, thousands of fans in Vegas. I’ve done some great things in boxing, but that’s up there, it f***ing was, it was so emotional.”
      Hatton has been training son CampbellCredit: Rex
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