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      Boxer Sherif Lawal tragically died of natural causes after first pro fight as he’s finally laid to rest

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      A BOXER tragically died of natural causes after his first pro fight – as his heartbroken family and friends finally laid him to rest.Middleweight debutant Sherif Lawal lost consciousness after being struck in the temple by Portuguese opponent Malam Varela.Sherif Lawal tragically died of natural causes after his first pro fightThe ref started the knockout count before immediately calling time after realising the extent of his condition at Harrow Leisure Centre in London.Medics worked to save Sherif, 29, of Islington, on the canvas and at a nearby hospital but he was pronounced dead following the fight on May 12.But Haringey Borough Council confirmed to The Sun that no inquest will be held as it was “found to be a natural death”.A prolonged autopsy process meant more than 200 loved ones had to wait until last Wednesday for a funeral where his boxing gloves were laid on his coffin.Read More on SportSherif’s three sisters read a tribute written by his mum, Misitua Bisi Lawal, which described him as a “tower of strength and inspiration”.They revealed how the trainee mental health nurse, who fought at St Pancras Amateur Boxing Club, got into the sport after being stabbed aged 17.Coach CJ Hussein described him as a “role model” and “a simply exceptional kid” with “a great smile”. More

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      ‘I’ve never seen him enjoy boxing so much’, says Eddie Hearn with Anthony Joshua in line for at least FIVE more fights

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      EDDIE HEARN says Anthony Joshua is in line for at least another FIVE fights. AJ returns on September 21 at Wembley looking to become a three-time champion when he challenges for Daniel Dubois’ IBF title. Eddie Hearn says Anthony Joshua has at least five more fights in himCredit: ReutersIt comes two years after his rematch defeat to Oleksandr Usyk, 37, when he failed in his bid to regain the unified belts he lost the year before.Joshua, 34, now prepares for his third bout under the guidance of new coach Ben Davison. And the partnership looks to have added a few more fights and years on to AJ’s boxing career.Hearn told talkSPORT: “Everything changes after every fight, but I think I’ve never seen him enjoy boxing so much.READ MORE IN BOXING”The preparation, the team. It’s simple but effective. I think he’s really found his rhythm with Ben [Davison] and the camp there.”And I think if you look back after the Oleksandr Usyk fights you might have said, ‘How many more fights? Three? Five?'”Well we’ve had four since then and now we’re saying five [more] still.It’s always fight by fight.”Joshua, 34, is coming off three wins as Hearn backed his man to dethrone Dubois, 26, in the Battle of Britain bout.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe said: “This is a very dangerous fight, but it’s a great fight. And as it gets closer I think people are starting to realise.Watch moment Daniel Dubois smashes fist through birthday cake with Anthony Joshua’s face on it… two weeks before fight”People in boxing know what a great fight it is, but I think the general consensus is, ‘Oh, AJ’s a massive favourite.'”I think he is a favourite, but if you look at people’s assessment within boxing.”Obviously, they’re much more skewed towards it being a 50/50 than maybe the man on the street who doesn’t know a great deal about Dubois and the run that he’s on.”I think they’re both in absolutely prime form but I do make Anthony the favourite in the fight.”Joshua challenges for Daniel Dubois’ IBF titleCredit: PA More

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      Jake Paul in brutal one-word putdown of Tommy Fury amid Molly-Mae break-up and takes swipe at KSI’s Misfits Boxing

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      JAKE PAUL came out swinging to aim digs at Tommy Fury and KSI. The YouTuber-turned-boxer suffered his first and only defeat to Fury in their celebrity grudge match in Saudi Arabia last year. Jake Paul took aim at Tommy Fury and KSICredit: APTommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague announced their splitCredit: GettyPaul is determined to get a rematch, while Fury has made unwanted headlines for his break-up with Molly-Mae Hague. The pair announced their split amid cheating allegations which Fury has denied – but Paul still took the chance to mock his rival. Asked for the first word that entered his head when thinking about Fury – who could now reconcile with Molly-Mae – he told the Daily Mail: “Single.”Fury, 25, has not returned to the ring since controversially beating KSI, 31, in October having undergone hand surgery in the aftermath.READ MORE IN BOXINGThe fight was a big hit with over ONE MILLION pay-per-view sales – according to organisers. KSI’s Misfits Boxing promotion put on the event, their biggest since launching in 2022. Misfits is home to celebrity-style crossover fights, welcoming stars of the social media, TV, boxing and MMA world.But Paul, who is 10-1, believes he has surpassed that standard of competition as he took a swipe at Misfits. Most read in BoxingKSI has long feuded with Jake PaulCredit: ReutersCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe said: “Honestly, the other fighters aren’t improving, and I think people are tired of seeing the s*** punches and it just looks sloppy.”Now that they’re fans of the sport, I think they want to see like, more real, higher level skill. So it’s definitely dying out.” Paul, 27, makes his return on November 15 against boxing great Mike Tyson, 58, in a fight criticised due to the three decade age difference. Tommy Fury reveals target date for boxing return after recovering from hand surgery amid Molly-Mae break-up More

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      Jake Paul’s team hit back at Eddie Hearn after boxing promoter labels Mike Tyson fight ‘freak show’

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      JAKE PAUL’S team have hit back at Eddie Hearn following criticism of the Mike Tyson fight. YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul faces heavyweight great Tyson on November 15 in a clash that has attracted controversy over the massive age gap.Promoter Eddie Hearn with Jake PaulCredit: SportsfileJake Paul’s business partner and co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions, Nakisa BidarianCredit: @mostvaluablepromotionsAnd promoter Hearn has been among the most critical of the bout.But Paul’s business partner and co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions Nakisa Bidarian was quick to fire back at Hearn. Bidarian said: “Keep getting sent these articles on Eddie Hearn taking shots at Jake Paul versus Mike Tyson. “How, if you’re involved you have no empathy for the sport, how he’d never be involved in a million years. Eddie, you’re involved, man. Involved in a big way. READ MORE IN BOXING”Katie Taylor, your most celebrated fighter, is the co-main event and it’s her biggest payday as you know. “So, thank you to Netflix, thank you to MVP and most of all, thank you to Jake Paul for getting it down for you, man.”It’s funny. I remember when Francis Ngannou was fighting Tyson Fury, you were out there saying, ‘This is a circus. This is a clown show. This shouldn’t be happening.’ “But as soon as the opportunity came for you to be involved with Anthony Joshua versus Francis Ngannou, you were running so fast to sign that contract and make a talk about, ‘Oh, this is a real fight. Oh, it’s such a big deal.'”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHearn responded online: “There’s a bit of a big difference. Francis was an active UFC fighter who basically beat (IMO) Tyson Fury. “That win gave him all the credibility he needed. Mike is in his 50’s and 20 years ago he was shot as a fighter.” Paul is 10-1 with only a 2023 points defeat to Tyson Fury’s brother Tommy, 25, blemishing his record.Tyson retired in 2005 off the back of two dismal defeats and years of trouble outside the ring.But by 2020, he was reformed and returned for an exhibition bout with Roy Jones Jr – which was nothing more than a glorified sparring session.That will not be the case – so we’re told – this time around as he prepares to fight Paul in a professionally sanctioned bout.I understand that this freak show may well do good numbers. But, I think if you genuinely care about the sport and the history of the sport and particularly the legacy of one of the greatest fighters of all time, it’s not something you’d ever consider.Eddie Hearn on Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson Both will be subjected to drug testing while Tyson must take additional brain and heart exams due to his age.But outrage was sparked when Tyson was forced to pull out of the initial July 20 date amid an ulcer flare-up in his stomach.But organisers – including streaming platform Netflix – were quick to reschedule the bout.Hearn has been critical, telling SunSport: “I don’t think there’s one boxing person that really wants this fight to happen. I understand that this freak show may well do good numbers.“But, I think if you genuinely care about the sport and the history of the sport and particularly the legacy of one of the greatest fighters of all time, it’s not something you’d ever consider.READ MORE SUN STORIES“But, I understand their strategy and the business and if it does numbers, they don’t really care how it looks in terms of the empathy of it.“I don’t think it’s ever something you’d see a real boxing person get involved with.”Mike Tyson faces Jake Paul on November 15Credit: EPA More

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      Watch Chris Eubank Jr ruthlessly stop sparring partner with sickening body shot before demanding replacement

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR stopped a sparring partner with a sickening body shot – before demanding a replacement jump straight in. The British middleweight is in training for his next fight, against Kamil Szeremeta on October 12 in Saudi Arabia. Chris Eubank Jr stopped a sparring partner with a sickening body shotEubank is in training for his next fight, against Kamil Szeremeta on October 12Eubank is clearly taking no prisoners as he released a clip in sparring where he lands a savage left hook to the body. His sparring partner winces in pain and hangs off the ropes unable to carry on – but Eubank was not slowing down. He instead signalled to another sparring partner on the ring apron to get in and continue the round – while the other could barely breathe.Eubank, 34, has not returned since his tenth-round stoppage victory over Liam Smith, 36, last September. READ MORE IN BOXINGHe was knocked out in the initial clash seven months prior but recorded a career-best win in the rematch. Eubank was in talks to fight Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez, 34, but turned down the bout due to the financial package offered. His promoter Ben Shalom of Boxxer insisted the son of a legend will fight for a world title or a big name next. Shalom told talkSPORT: “Unless he’s going to get one of the biggest names that we have talked about, whether it is Canelo, whether it is [Terence] Crawford, whether it is Ben [Whittaker], whether it is Billy Joe Saunders… or Conor Benn…Most read in BoxingEubank beat Liam Smith in his last fightCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”He has to fight for a world title in his next fight and I completely agree.”And we will do absolutely everything to make that happen so unless it is one of the big names where it is ridiculous money, because that is what comes with Chris Eubank Jr, then it has to be a world title.”Watch bizarre moment Chris Eubank Jr pummels Ed Balls with punches live on Good Morning Britain More

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      Watch Jake Paul’s bizarre hand training exercise using RICE ahead of Mike Tyson fight

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      JAKE PAUL showed off his hand strengthening exercise using a bucket of RICE ahead of his fight with Mike Tyson. The YouTuber-turned-boxer faces the heavyweight great on November 15 in Texas in a clash that has caused controversy over the age difference.Jake Paul showed off his hand strengthening exercise using a bucket of riceThe method strengthens hand musclesPaul has started training for the bout and utilised an old-school method of soaking his hands in rice. The bizarre trick is used to help strengthen the muscles in fighters’ hands.Paul is 10-1 in his boxing career with just a 2023 decision loss to Tyson Fury’s brother Tommy, 25, blemishing his record.Tyson, 58, meanwhile retired in 2005 after two dismal defeats and years of struggles outside the ring.READ MORE IN BOXINGBut by 2020, his life was turned around as he returned for an exhibition against Roy Jones Jr, which was nothing more than a glorified sparring session.His fight with 27-year-old Paul though is a professionally-sanctioned bout with records on the line.Both will be subjected to drug testing while Tyson will have further heart and brain exams due to his age.He was forced to pull out of the initial July 20 date after suffering an ulcer flare up in his stomach.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut Tyson has since insisted he is medically fit to fight in what will be Netflix’s first foray into live boxing.WWE legend Hulk Hogan got a glimpse of Paul in training and revealed his concern for close friend Tyson. ‘He’s going to kill somebody’ – Fears for Mike Tyson, 58, in Jake Paul fight after WWE legend watches YouTuber trainHe said to Logan Paul:”Your brother’s too strong, bro. He’s strong.”Last night, as soon as I saw him set the guy up with the left, he kept throwing the overhand right, I was like, ‘Oh my God, he’s going to kill somebody’.”No, I mean really. It was scary. I love Mike to death, I don’t want him to kill Mike, Jesus.”Mike Tyson facing off with Jake PaulCredit: Getty More

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      I’ve sparred Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois but neither hit as hard as 6ft 8in Brit who was ‘different gravy’

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA and Daniel Dubois are two of Britain’s heaviest-hitters – but one 6ft 8in heavyweight was “different gravy”. AJ challenges for Dubois’ IBF title on September 21 at Wembley Stadium. Anthony Joshua with Frazer Clarke and Daniel DuboisMuch has been made of their own sparring sessions years back at Team GB’s Sheffield training HQ.And several have waded in on the debate on who hits harder between them. Frazer Clarke – who admitted Dubois once dropped him – gave his insight but claimed David Price packed the heaviest punch out of them all.Clarke, 33, told Boxing Social: “It’s a really competitive, good fight. I still have AJ as favourite.READ MORE IN BOXING”But I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again, if [Dubois] is not the heaviest puncher I’ve been in with, he’s probably in the top three or four. He can really whack.“It’s a different kind of punch. I think on a single shot, probably Joshua just cause it comes with a bit more speed.”They come sharp, but Dubois is a real thud. Both of them two are leaps and bounds away from David Price.”F*** me. Jesus Christ. That was different gravy. And I was young at the time, probably 17, 18. That was an experience.Most read in BoxingDavid Price carried huge powerCredit: GettyCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I think he was taking it easy as well. In terms of one punch David Price… unbelievable power. Unbelievable.”Price, 41, once knocked Joshua out during a sparring session. He retired after a 2019 defeat to Derek Chisora, 40, hanging them up with 25 wins, six loses and one no-contest in his 32 bouts. Joshua, 34, comes into his fight with Dubois, 26, off the back of three straight wins in his bid to become a three-time world champ. Watch moment Daniel Dubois smashes fist through birthday cake with Anthony Joshua’s face on it… two weeks before fight More

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      How rumours of Anthony Joshua being ‘carried out of the ring’ vs Daniel Dubois fuelled bitter bout years in the making

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      A VICIOUS sparring rumour has built towards a bitter fight years in the making between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois.Dubois turned professional in 2017 with little senior amateur experience but plenty of warranted hype behind him. Eddie Hearn with Anthony Joshua and Daniel DuboisCredit: ReutersAround that same time, rumours began to swirl around boxing circles how a teenage Dubois either floored or knocked out AJ in sparring. Dubois added fuel to the fire by refusing to deny the claim – while Joshua stayed radio silent on the matter. But ahead of September 21 – when they share the ring for real – AJ has come out swinging to put the rumours to bed. So have others that were there that day, after years of even Hearn being duped by the fabricated sparring story. READ MORE IN BOXINGHe told SunSport: “Like any boxing rumours, sparring rumours, they’re always vastly exaggerated. “If you watch Anthony Fowler on Instagram, who was there for the spar, he actually explained what happened. “AJ didn’t even get dropped. By all accounts, he got buzzed and they carried on sparring. “So, I’d be astonished if any heavyweight can go through even one camp of sparring without being buzzed with these guys, 18-19 stone swinging at each other. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“I remember when I first saw the rumours going from strength to strength of him being like carried out the ring, I was almost reading them at the time going, ‘That’s not true is it?’ “No, not in the slightest. But now you’re hearing from people who were there.From Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury to all American pound-for-pound clash, Eddie Hearn’s five must-see boxing fights”But I’m sure they both hurt each other in sparring. They’re both huge punchers.” The London pair almost got the fight started early when they came face-to-face to announce their IBF title showdown. Dubois, 26, offered to scrap there so Joshua, 34, threatened to launch a chair his way. Some fans were shocked by the ruthless exchange – but Hearn insisted this is nothing new. He said: “It’s quite funny because people say, ‘We haven’t seen that from AJ before.’ “If you go back to even as far back as Dominic Breazeale when they did their head to head, which was like ten years ago.“And Breazeale was like, ‘Well I’m ready now, you want to fight now?’ And it was exactly the same thing.“Otto Wallin, actually in one of the press conferences and AJ did exactly the same thing. So it’s nothing really different.“I just think sometimes people expect this clean-cut sort of ambassador to not have a straightener in a studio.AJ didn’t even get dropped. By all accounts, he got buzzed and they carried on sparring. Eddie Hearn on Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua in sparring rumours “But that’s him. He’s got that in him, he’s got that fight in him, he’s got the dog in him and he’s ready to go at any time.“And, we don’t want him to lose that because that’s the edge that you need in boxing and that’s the edge that he needs in this fight.”The all-British bout comes with not only local bragging rights but huge heavyweight implications. Dubois defends the title he inherited as interim champion when Oleksandr Usyk, 37, vacated the belt to rematch Tyson Fury, 36.Usyk and Fury fight once more on December 21 and victory for Joshua lines him up for the winner. But defeat for either AJ or Fury will drastically hit their pockets when it comes to negotiating the blockbuster bout. Hearn admitted: “It’s a fight that they definitely both want but a lot depends on these upcoming fights.“If AJ was to win on September 21st and Fury was to win December 21s you’ve got the biggest fight in the history of the sport.READ MORE SUN STORIES“If one was to win, one was to lose, you’ve still got a massive fight. The value of the fight changes depending on what happens on September 21st and December 21st.“And obviously the value of the fight will be pivotal in making the fight in the fighters’ minds, especially with Tyson Fury.”Oleksandr Usyk rematches Tyson Fury on December 21Credit: PA More