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      Chris Eubank Jr will fight Liam Smith on January 21 as he secures first bout since failed Conor Benn match

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR vs Liam Smith is signed and sealed for January 21 in Manchester.The middleweight rivals will clash on a Sky Sports show almost four months after Eubank Jr’s clash with Conor Benn was cancelled, just three days out from the mega-money clash.
      Chris Eubank says his ‘class’ will beat the ‘competence’ of Liam SmithCredit: Getty
      Smith claims Eubank Jr has judged it wrong by ‘stepping up’ to his levelCredit: Getty
      But the 33-year-old can make up for that hit in the pocket by getting his hands on his 34-year-old Liverpool rival, who has repeatedly dismissed the Brighton man’s ability.
      Smith – from the famous fighting family that includes Paul, Callum and Stephen –  said: “He’s making a big mistake fighting me. 
      “Every time he has stepped up to elite level, he has failed. 
      “I am elite and he will fall again on January 21st in Manchester.
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      “If he was at 60 per cent for the fight that never was against Conor Benn, then he’ll need to be at 160 per cent to be ready to face me, a former world champion, in front of thousands of my fans in the North-West.
      “For Chris this is a high-risk, low-reward. 
      “For me, it’s the perfect platform to show I will rule the world again in 2023. ”
      But Eubank Jr reckons he’s “twice” as good as Smith.
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      He said: “He has he been in there with some good fighters. Are they on my level? No.
      ” He’s a competent fighter but class beats competence every day of the week.
      “It’s a good opportunity for me to show I’m twice the fighter that he is as well as those he has faced.
      “Manchester is an iconic sporting city. It has hosted many legendary fight nights and many memorable fighters have been born there.
      “It’ll be a great performance and the Eubank name will hopefully become a regular feature whenever the boxing history of Manchester is discussed.” More

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      Tyson Fury in desperate hospital dash after family emergency sees him miss training

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      BOXER Tyson Fury had to take a break from training for his big fight next week after his mother fell ill.The heavyweight boxing champ, 34, went to be at her bedside after mum Amber was taken to hospital.
      Tyson Fury, due to fight Derek Chisora next Saturday, rushed to be at his mum Amber’s bedside after she was taken to hospitalCredit: Getty
      The Gypsy King has taken a break from training but ‘will return as soon as possible’Credit: AP
      He is said to have headed to Manchester after leaving his training camp at his gym in Lancaster, where he is preparing for next Saturday’s fight against Derek Chisora.
      A source said: “Tyson was really worried when he heard his mum wasn’t well. They’re really close and he just wanted to be with her.
      “It’s all been a bit of a whirlwind but he’s determined he’ll be able to fight next week. After making sure she’s OK, he will return to training as soon as possible.
      “His fans mean everything to him and he doesn’t want to let them down.”
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      Fury is now thought to be back at his training camp and is determined to fight Chisora at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
      But even without the health scare, it is unlikely Amber would have watched the Gypsy King’s bout.
      Fury said: “She has never been to one of my boxing fights, amateur or professional, and never been in the public eye.
      “She’s a private person. I don’t think it means anything to my mum. She doesn’t care if I’m world champion or not, as long as I’m healthy and happy.
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      “That is the only thing that means anything to her.
      “She doesn’t want to be anything that she isn’t already and that is what she has been all her life and brought up to be.” More

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      Moi Fuentes dead at 37: Former world champion boxer passes away a year after suffering brain clot in fight

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      FORMER world champion boxer Moi Fuentes has tragically died at the age of just 37, one year after suffering a brain clot in a fight.The Mexican, who went from minimumweight up to super-fly, suffered the devastating injury in a sixth round knockout defeat to David Cuellar Contreras in October 2021.
      Moi Fuentes passed away on Thursday morningCredit: Getty
      Fuentes, right, suffered the brain clot in a defeat to David Cuellar, left, last yearCredit: Getty
      He was swiftly rushed to hospital, but now it has been confirmed by WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman that Fuentes passed away on Thursday morning.
      Sulaiman posted the news social media, saying: “Thank God, Moises Fuentes is already resting in peace. A warrior who fought to the last breath.
      “Our condolences to his family and friends and our appreciation to his wife for her dedication and dedication with indescribable love during this difficult year of suffering.
      “May he rest in peace.”
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      Fellow Mexican boxer Sulem Urbina also paid tribute to Fuentes, saying: “Moises Fuentes last fought Oct 2021 was knocked out. Since then had surgery and battled a whole year to try and stay here for his family.
      “Today he says goodbye. Today I ask the boxing world not to forget him. Today ask to respect boxers and pray every time one steps in the ring.
      “It was a pleasure to coincide with you in this life friend. Rest in peace Moises Fuentes.”
      While a fan added: “Damn. Horrible news regarding the passing of Moises Fuentes. He shared the ring with the very best from 105 to 115. Rest in peace, Champ.”
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      And another said: “Ahh man 😢 Rest in peace to Moises Fuentes!”
      Fuentes won 25 of his 34 professional bouts, with 14 victories coming by way of knockout.
      In 2011, he became WBO minimumweight world champion by winning a split decision against Raul Garcia in Guadalajara.
      He then attempted to become a two-weight world champion in 2013, fighting Donnie Nietes for the light-flyweight title in the Philippines.
      And while he produced an impressive display, it ended in a split decision draw.
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      He stepped away from boxing in 2018 after two knockout defeats in a row – including a first round KO loss to WBC flyweight champion Daigo Higa.
      But Fuentes then returned in 2021 after more than three years out of the ring, only to lose to Cuellar and suffer the heartbreaking brain clot in the process. More

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      Julia Rose and Jake Paul leave little to imagination while frolicking in waterfall pool on Hawaii holiday

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      JAKE PAUL and Julia Rose have shown off their bodies in a waterfall pool while on holiday in Hawaii.The couple are currently enjoying a mini-break in the US following Paul’s win over Anderson Silva at the end of last month.
      Jake Paul and Julia Rose are enjoying their holiday in HawaiiCredit: Instagram
      They posted several snaps relaxing in a waterfall poolCredit: Instagram
      Paul picked up Rose as they were showered by the waterfallCredit: Instagram
      Paul is having some down time after winning his first six professional boxing fightsCredit: Instagram
      Paul has gone from being known as a YouTuber to a boxer in recent yearsCredit: Instagram
      Paul and Rose have had an on and off relationship since 2020Credit: Instagram
      Paul and Rose are also enjoying the beach in HawaiiCredit: Instagram
      And they became one with nature on Wednesday as the YouTuber shared several snaps of the pair soaking in the water surrounded by greenery.
      The couple also snapped themselves kissing on the beach.
      Alongside the set of photos shared on Instagram, Paul, 25, added the short caption: “Jungle souls.”
      In response to the pictures, one fan said: “Great photo 🙌🙌🙌.”
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      While another added: “DAMN JAKE.”
      Paul and Rose, 28, went Instagram official with their relationship back in February 2020.
      They had originally met on the set of Paul’s music video for the song These Days.
      At the time, Jake said that he’d be keeping their relationship private, telling The Night Shift podcast: “I have been talking to a girl a little bit.”
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      They have split up a couple of times since then, but now appear stronger than ever.
      Prior to his win over Silva in October, Paul kicked partner Rose out of his training camp.
      Speaking on on his podcast, he said: “Julia is not here, she got kicked out of training camp because we’re not allowed to have girls around.
      “Just to like build up that dog mentality and to lock in and really train like a caged animal.

      “Because, when you’re around a girl there’s a neurochemical called oxytocin that’s released and it makes you relaxed, it makes you more comfortable.
      “And for fights you need to be on edge. So Julia is not here today, I love you Julia, if you’re watching. We’re going to miss you.”
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      KSI and Dillon Danis take aim at each other’s MUMS in brutal Twitter row ahead of January 14 fight

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      KSI and Dillon Danis have involved each other’s mums MUMS in a personal Twitter spat. The pair are set to face off in the ring on January 14.
      KSI will return to the ring against Dillon Danis in JanuaryCredit: Getty
      KSI posted a picture of Danis and his mum on social mediaCredit: https://www.instagram.com/danisnikki/
      KSI said he wanted Danis’ mum, Nikki, to watch him knock out the AmericanCredit: https://twitter.com/KSI
      Dillon Danis hit back by tweeting a picture of KSI’s mumCredit: https://twitter.com/dillondanis
      And there’s plenty of bad blood between them.
      Last week they were involved in a confrontation in which Danis threw a punch in KSI’s direction.
      They came face to face at the Misfits Boxing card headlined by Greg Hardy’s win over Hasim Rahman.
      KSI and Danis, both 29, have since gone back and forth at each other on social media in a brutal row.
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      The Brit YouTuber took to Twitter on Thursday afternoon, posting a picture of Danis alongside his mum, Nikki, and a picture of Nikki by herself.
      He wrote: “I pray your mum gets to see me knock you out in person on January 14th.”
      Danis responded to KSI within an hour, posting a picture of KSI’s own mum, Yinka Olatunji.
      And the American MMA star hit back: “Really hope your mom isn’t.”
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      Danis is a training partner of UFC superstar Conor McGregor.
      He is currently signed to MMA promotion Bellator but has not fought since 2019.
      KSI meanwhile last fought back in August, twice in one night, beating rapper Swarmz and pro boxer Luis Pineda.
      The pair will come to blows at the OVO Arena in London early in 2023.
      And things between them are personal after they both got their families involved in their beef.
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      Eddie Hearn vows Tyson Fury vs Derek Chisora will be a PPV FLOP after shock price hike enrages fans

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      EDDIE HEARN reckons Tyson Fury’s domestic dust-up with Derek Chisora will be a box office flop.The Gypsy King will make the third defence of his WBC heavyweight title in a Tottenham trilogy bout with his old rival on Saturday week.
      Tyson Fury will defend his WBC heavyweight title against Derek Chisora next weekendCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Fury already owns a pair of victories over the veteran heavyweightCredit: PA
      And Eddie Hearn reckons their trilogy will flop at the box officeCredit: REX
      Boxing fans will have to shell out a whopping £26.95 to watch the fight from home, a price several have slammed during the ongoing cost of living crisis.
      And Hearn believes the hefty price will put people off from parting with their hard-earned cash.
      He told iD Boxing: “I think it does between 200,000 and 300,000 buys and they probably need between 400,000 and 500,000.
      “Listen, Tyson Fury’s a huge star and he’s not going to be boxing for small money.
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      “I know what Derek Chisora’s making, I think most people do and if the tickets haven’t quite sold as well as anticipated, you’re under a lot of pressure.
      “But that’s the job of the promoter and you put your balls on the line sometimes to hit numbers.
      “Sometimes you hit them, and sometimes you don’t hit them. I’ve been on both sides.
      “Always ugly, never pretty when you’re on that side.”
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      Hearn believes rival promoter Frank Warren and broadcasters BT Sport will be hard-pressed to convince fans to part with nearly £30 for a third fight between the duo.
      He continued “I just difficult, Chisora’s a big name, Fury’s a big star, but you’re relying on people to spend that money at a difficult time.”
      Fury goes into his third clash with Chisora having handily beaten the veteran in their 2011 and 2014 clashes.
      But fan favourite Chisora believes his old foe has REGRESSED since their last meeting eight years ago.

      War told BT Sport: “I think he was a better fighter when I last boxed him.
      “Last time I fought him he was better, he was good, he was on point.” More

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      Anthony Joshua’s strategy for Oleksandr Usyk rematch slammed by Roy Jones Jr who says AJ didn’t ‘understand’ plan

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      ROY JONES JR reckons Anthony Joshua came up short in his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk because the strategy wasn’t communicated to him properly.Joshua, 33, suffered a split decision defeat to the slick southpaw in their Saudi showdown in August.
      Anthony Joshua suffered a second successive defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in AugustCredit: GETTY
      Trainer Robert Garcia came under the firing line after the Saudi showdownCredit: PA
      Roy Jones Jr believes Joshua didn’t have the strategy properly communicated to himCredit: GETTY
      Coaches Robert Garcia and Angel Fernandez came into the firing line after the Jeddah jostle for giving AJ dodgy corner advice.
      In an interview with OLBG, Jones Jr – who plans to work with the former two-time unified heavyweight champion – said of the duo: “They tried to make the change.
      “But I think he did not really understand what they were asking for and it wasn’t communicated properly to him, so he could understand what was being asked of him – that’s my outside opinion.”
      Joshua turned in a far better display in his rematch with Usyk than he did in their Tottenham tussle last September.
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      But Jones Jr said: “I didn’t feel that the change he made was going to be good because you’re getting a smaller guy to teach you how to fight a big guy.
      “So, it was a tough situation for Garcia because I don’t know if Garcia’s been put in that situation.
      “I didn’t want to watch the second one because I didn’t want to lose my hope that he could beat Usyk.
      “[My plan to beat Usyk], it’s the same concept that Garcia had in a sense, it’s just that Garcia is a shorter guy. He has a different way of doing it.
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      “And to me it would be very difficult for him to communicate to Joshua how to do something – Joshua’s a tall guy and Usyk is a tall guy.
      “It’s hard for a short guy to explain something to you that he never had to do. I’m not tall, but I had to deal with all of them.
      “I went from junior middleweight to heavyweight. Nobody ever did that in the history of the sport.
      “My range is a little bit different than Garcia’s.
      Anthony Joshua is set to return to the ring early next yearCredit: GETTY
      “I do understand what Garcia’s plan was, but sometimes different backgrounds, different ways of articulating things to people – sometimes they get it, sometimes they don’t – I don’t think he was able to articulate it to Joshua where Joshua really understood it.”
      Joshua is expected to return to the ring early next year, although an opponent for the first fight of his rebuild has yet to be finalised.
      He said earlier this month: “I don’t know [when I’ll be back].
      “I was supposed to be in the ring this year, I’m going to be in the ring next year. I’ll be in the ring when I’m in the ring.

      “I don’t want to make statements today and then I’ll get held to the cross.
      “Do you know what I mean? When I’m ready, I’ll be back in the ring.” More

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      Kickboxer Danil Sharov suffers horrific fractured skull after being kneed in head but amazingly tries to carry on

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      KICKBOXER Danil Sharov suffered a horrific skull fracture in his latest venture to the ring – but he stunningly tried to carry on fighting.The Russian made his pro debut on the WAKO’s FKR PRO 1 undercard this past weekend in a lightweight clash with his namesake – Danil Kirikov.
      Horrific injury at a kickboxing event in Russia (headlined by Vladimir Mineev) 4 days ago. Knee to the head broke one of the fighters skull à la MVP vs Evangelista Santos. pic.twitter.com/k5c28PGvSz— Fedor’s nephew (@FdrNphw) November 22, 2022

      Danil Sharov was on the receiving end of a nasty knee in his clash with Danil KirikovCredit: FKR PRO
      The Russian grabbed his head shortly after having the injury pointed outCredit: FKR PRO
      Sharov was left with a huge dent in his foreheadCredit: FKR PRO
      Sharov carried on fighting but the ringside doctor ended up waving off the contestCredit: FKR PRO
      But he sustained an injury seldom received by pros courtesy of a nasty knee.
      A devastating knee in the clinch connected flush on the forehead of Sharov with just over 30 seconds of the second round remaining.
      Sharov wasn’t initially aware of the damage he sustained, although the same couldn’t be said for Kirikov.
      Kirikov immediately pointed out the injury to the referee, which prompted a worried glance from Sharov.
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      Sharov, however, paid no attention and continued fighting – firing a hard low kick at his opponent.
      But the referee intervened after seeing the huge dent in Sharov’s forehead and called the ringside doctor to inspect the damage.
      The docotor didn’t like what he saw and immediately waved off the contest after putting his thumb into the indentation.
      Sharov looked stunned by the decision, although it saved him from taking potentially serious brain damage.
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      Fight fans were left aghast by the injury, with one saying: “[The] toughness of this kid is insane. Acted like he got a cut or something.”
      Another said: “How in the f**k?”
      And another said: “Jesus what a great referee.
      “That was hard to notice and that kid is too damn tough for his own good. Would have ended up very bad if it continued.”
      One remarked: “Good on the opponent to spot that and not engage.”
      Skull fractures are a rarity in combat sports, despite their bruising nature.

      The most memorable one in mixed martial arts history was the one inflicted on Cyborg Santos by Michael ‘Venom’ Page at Bellator 158.
      MVP caved Santos’ skull in with a picture-perfect flying knee that forced the Brazilian to retire from the sport. More