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      Deontay Wilder visits Robert Helenius in his hotel room to APOLOGISE for brutal KO as he’s released from hospital

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      DEONTAY WILDER visited Robert Helenius in his hotel room to APOLOGISE for his brutal knockout.The Bronze Bomber, 36, made his return to boxing on Saturday against old sparring partner Helenius and claimed his 42nd KO.

      Wilder met up with Helenius at his hotelCredit: Esnews
      The pair talked and hugged it out after Wilder’s brutal KOCredit: Esnews
      Helenius went to hospital for a check-up after the KOCredit: Instagram
      Wilder sealed his comeback with a 42nd career KOCredit: Getty
      Wilder landed a devastating right hand on the chin of the heavyweight in the first round.
      Helenius was taken to hospital immediately with the Finnish boxer left lying motionless in the ring.
      After some checks, 38-year-old Helenius was released from hospital and was greeted by old sparring partner Wilder at his hotel room.
      Wider apologised for knocking him out while expressing his appreciation for Helenius being part of his boxing comeback.
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      In a video filmed by Esnews, Wilder was heard saying: “Bro, are you okay? I love you man. I’m sorry.”
      The pair shared a hug, before Helenius responded: “I love you too. Don’t be sorry. I’m sorry I couldn’t give you a better fight.”
      Wilder added: “You did great. You did great. You did great.”
      Helenius then revealed he was hanging up the gloves and told Wilder “this is your time”, with the Alabama-born hard hitter back in heavyweight title contention.
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      He said: “This is your time. I have to say I’m out. I am 38 years old. I’ve been doing this for 25 years.
      “Thank you for giving me the opportunity to fight you. I appreciate you so much.”
      Wilder was relieved to see his opponent alive and well, but expressed his concern for Helenius’ long-term future.
      He said: “I know you are feeling good right now but it’s week later, months and even years that I am concerned about because they don’t know.
      “This is a tough business. We need people that love us around us.”
      Wilder turning up to check on Helenius should come as no surprise.
      The American broken down in tears while discussing the dangers of boxing in his post-fight presser.
      The hard man had to be hugged by members of his team.
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      Wilder’s next fight could be against Andy Ruiz Jr.
      WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman was impressed with the American’s power and revealed he will be ordered to fight Ruiz at a WBC convention in Mexico next week.
      Wilder sparred with Helenius in the build-up to his fight with FuryCredit: Instagram @heleniusrobert More

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      Tyson Fury quits social media to focus on Derek Chisora training camp with six weeks until Tottenham Stadium fight

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      TYSON FURY revealed he is quitting social media to focus on training ahead of his trilogy fight with Derek Chisora. The WBC champion is set to return in just six weeks’ time at Tottenham’s stadium.
      Tyson Fury revealed he is quitting social media to focus on trainingCredit: The Times

      And Fury is already deep in camp, so much so that he is logging off his social media accounts.
      Saying his goodbyes, he posted: “I’m off Instagram I’ll see you in the real world stay blessed.” (sic)
      This is not the first time Fury, 34, has done so, rather it has become a pre-fight ritual for the heavyweight star.
      But the Gypsy King does have a team who will post on his behalf online.
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      Fury prepares for consecutive fights on home soil, having knocked out Dillian Whyte, 34, at Wembley Stadium back in April.
      Not too many fans will be bowled over by Fury’s opponent, considering how comfortably he won his first two against Chisora.
      But after Anthony Joshua, 33, failed to agree terms and Oleksandr Usyk, 35, ruled himself out with injury, Fury was short of options.

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      He had the Cardiff stadium booked for December 3 – in the hope of luring AJ into the biggest fight in British boxing history.
      But the venue was changed to North London once Chisora, 38, became the frontrunner for a crack at the famous green and gold belt.
      Fury vs Chisora 3 will be the second boxing event to take place at Tottenham’s shiny £1bn stadium.
      The 62,850-seater arena was the setting for Joshua’s first defeat to Usyk in September 2021.
      Derek Chisora has been beaten by Tyson Fury twiceCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd More

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      ‘It was my fault!’ – Mike Tyson says painkillers made him FALL ASLEEP during live interview with Piers Morgan

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      MIKE TYSON has blamed painkillers for falling asleep during a live TV interview with Piers Morgan.The boxing legend admitted the situation was “a mess” and added: “It was my fault.”
      Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid watched shock as Mike Tyson nodded offCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      The ex-heavyweight king’s head slumped down as he nodded off when Morgan and fellow presenter Susanna Reid questioned him on Good Morning Britain in November 2020.
      Tyson, now 56 and the owner of huge cannabis empire, was promoting his shock comeback fight with another all-time great, Roy Jones Jr.
      And quizzed by Morgan again this week on Talk TV, he explained his previous dozy behaviour.
      Morgan pointed out the Brooklyn bruiser looked much more “perky” now.
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      And when he asked Tyson what happened, the ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’ was for once happy to be the fall guy.
      Tyson said: “I had hurt myself at that particular time. I was training.
      “I received some painkillers from my wife and after I received these painkillers I was just incapable of articulating anything.
      “It was just a mess.”
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      Morgan jokily urged Tyson to take “the rap” because: “People thought I was so boring as an interviewer that I’d literally driven you to sleep.”
      And a laughing Tyson replied: “It was my fault, everybody. It was my fault!” More

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      Carla Howe hits back at boxing rival AJ Bunker and reveals she will be ring card girl for Floyd Mayweather vs Deji

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      CARLA HOWE has hit back at boxing rival AJ Bunker and revealed she will be ring card girl for Floyd Mayweather’s next exhibition fight. Howe was due to face the ex-Love Islander last weekend on a KSI-promoted MisFits show in Sheffield.
      Carla Howe has hit back at boxing rival AJ Bunker
      AJ Bunker was in line to fight Carla HoweCredit: andreajanebunker/Instagram
      But the bout was called off after the ex-Playboy bunny suffered a cracked rib in sparring, later denying that she was afraid to take on Bunker.
      Howe, 32, said on The Blue Tick show: “Obviously, to clear up the AJ rumours because for her to say that I p****d out is an absolute embarrassment.
      “And she knows for a fact that that it’s not true and the people that I have sparred with at my gym, yeah they are a threat and every time I had to spar with the same girl I’d be like, ‘F***** hell.’
      “That was a threat to me so there’s no way in hell that I would be scared of AJ, like get the f*** out of here. There’s no way.”
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      Howe revealed she sparred Bunker’s former opponent Elle Brooke, 24, in training.
      She said: “(Elle) said she was really surprised by how good I was in the sparring.
      “And my trainer that came with me as well, because sometimes I’m putting this into training but in the sparring that’s when you really know how you are.
      “I would say I’m pretty good in the sparring and as much as I worry about the sparring, Elle’s trainer said I put on quite a good poker face.
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      “Like you can’t tell what I’m thinking, I’m pretty good at hiding that.”
      Howe’s next fight has not been confirmed, having revealed her MRI scan on Instagram to prove her rib injury suffered in training
      But she told SunSport she will feature as a ring card girl for Mayweather’s next fight.
      The boxing legend faces YouTuber Deji, 25, on November 13 in Dubai.
      Carla Howe is set to be a ring card girl for Floyd Mayweather’s next fightCredit: Instagram More

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      ‘He’s unbelievable’ – Anthony Joshua hails YouTuber KSI and admits he is a ‘massive fan’ of social media sensation

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      ANTHONY Joshua has revealed he is a “massive fan” of YouTuber and boxer KSI.The former World heavyweight champion praised KSI for the hustle he has put into his career in music, social media and boxing.
      KSI is unbeaten since taking up boxingCredit: Reuters
      Anthony Joshua has been amazed by KSI’s work rate to make the most of his different careersCredit: Getty
      Joshua admitted that he is following the career of the 29-year-old and admirers how he is able to have success in so many different avenues.
      KSI is making his way as a rapper, boxer, entertainer and social media star.
      “He started his career making YouTube gaming videos in his bedroom.
      Joshua told DAZN Boxing’s youtube channel: “He is unbelievable.
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      “I am a massive fan of his and everything he has doing and he is working hard.
      “I know we look at the final product, like when he goes to fight or listen to his music.
      “But there is a lot of planning and execution and time and energy that goes into everything that he is doing.
      “Good on him, I like the hustle. He is someone that is doing music and I want him to keep dabbling with it.
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      “KSI is doing some of the things that I would love to do so I really admire his work rate and achievement.”
      KSI’s manager Mams Taylor recently revealed that he has already lined up his next fight for January 2023.
      Taylor said that Brit will be fighting a “very tough man” whose first name starts with the letter “Z”.
      Joshua on the other hand is due to announce his next opponent after his proposed bout with Tyson Fury collapsed due to contractual issues.
      The 33-year-old is in need of a win as he has lost three of his last five fights, including two in a row to Ukrainian fighter Oleksandr Usyk.
      Joshua lost his WBA, WBO and IBF belts to Usyk and was unable to claim them back in the second fight between the two in August.
      Chris Arreola has called out Joshua and has confirmed that a fight between the two is “in the works.” More

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      Katie Taylor named most marketable boxer in the world AHEAD of Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Canelo Alvarez

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      KATIE TAYLOR has claimed victory over Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Canelo Alvarez… by being named the world’s most marketable boxer. London-based media company SportsPro released their annual list of the most marketable athletes.
      Katie Taylor was named the world’s most marketable boxer.Credit: Sportsfile
      Tyson Fury was named the 75th most marketable sports star in the worldCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      And Irish hero Taylor, the first boxer to appear on the list, was ranked No 47.
      That was ahead of Canelo, who was placed at 64, Fury at 75 and Joshua at 88.
      Canelo, 32, was last year placed at No4 most marketable athlete with unbeaten American Gervonta Davis at No75.
      Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, topped the list with tennis legend Serena Williams, 41, second and F1’s Lewis Hamiton, 37, third.
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      The marketability rankings take in a number of factors including performances, engagement with followers, consumer perception and growth potential.
      Taylor, 36, celebrates an iconic year, having headlined Madison Square Garden alongside Amanda Serrano, 34.
      She defeated Serrano on points to become undisputed lightweight champion.
      The 2012 Olympic gold medalist now returns against Karen Elizabeth, 32, on October 29 at Wembley Arena.
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      Taylor said: “It’s hard to believe it’s been almost six years since I made by pro debut there so it’s great to go back now and headline.
      “It’s been an amazing journey so far but there are still lots of great fights out there for me and I’m excited about what’s still to come.”
      Eddie Hearn added: “I’m delighted to see Katie back in action following her epic victory over Amanda in a historic night in New York.
      “Katie is one of the superstars of boxing and more than that a pioneer for women’s sport, and it’s great to have her return to the arena that she made her debut in 2016.
      “It’s always an honour to stage Katie’s fights and I have no doubt that after her fight of the year with Amanda in April, a new wave of fans will pack the Wembley Arena to see this icon perform against the tough, hungry and unbeaten Argentine.”
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      Deontay Wilder vs Andy Ruiz Jr set to be ordered as final WBC eliminator to determine next Tyson Fury opponent

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      THE WBC are set to order a fight between Deontay Wilder and Andy Ruiz Jr, according to President Mauricio Sulaimán.Wilder returned to the ring after more than a year out on Saturday and brutally knocked out Robert Helenius in the first round.
      Deontay Wilder returned to the ring and knocked out Robert Helenius on SaturdayCredit: EPA
      Andy Ruiz Jr last fought in September when he beat Luis OrtizCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The winner of Wilder v Ruiz will be the WBC mandatory challenger for Tyson FuryCredit: Instagram / @tysonfury
      Sulaimán was impressed with the American’s power and revealed he will be ordered to fight Ruiz at a WBC convention in Mexico next week.
      The winner of that clash will become the mandatory challenger to face Tyson Fury, assuming the Gypsy King beats Derek Chisora on December 3.
      However, Wilder has other targets in his sights including Anthony Joshua.
      Wilder’s manager Shelly Finkel revealed he had an offer from Eddie Hearn to make a fight between the pair, but he wanted Wilder to get the Helenius bout under his belt first.
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      Talks in 2018 over a proposed bout fell through but both parties now seem up for it with Wilder eyeing a fight in Africa.
      He said: “It’s still the number one fight in the world for everyone. Everywhere I go, people always talk about me versus Joshua.
      “We both have roots from there, I think it would be an amazing place to have it, to go back home. To go back to the motherland.
      “A continent full of our people. I can just see that being an amazing fight, win, lose or draw.
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      “I think we’ll get the respect and love from all the people over there.”
      Meanwhile, Fury is set to face Chisora in Cardiff and showed he is getting into good shape after working hard in the gym. More

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      Porn star Kendra Lust weighs in on Ebanie Bridges’ next fight by slamming Aussie’s opponent for sex-shaming

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      PORN STAR Kendra Lust has weighed in on the beef between boxing rivals Ebanie Bridges and Shannon O’Connell.Australian Bridges, 36, will defend her IBF bantamweight title against her fellow countrywoman in Leeds on December 10.
      Bridges has built up a significant following on social mediaCredit: Instagram / Ebanie_Bridges
      O’Connell has criticised the way Bridges behaves in publicCredit: Instagram / Shotgun78
      Lust hit back at O’Connell after she slammed BridgesCredit: Instagram / KendraLust
      O’Connell, 39, has been vocal about Bridges’ conduct in the public eye, referencing her antics such as wearing a bra and knickers to her weigh-ins and sharing racy pictures online.
      She has labelled Bridges “trash” and a “skanky stripper”.
      And when O’Connell was asked her opinion of her, she added: “I genuinely dislike her, but I’ve never actually met her.
      “I don’t understand why she deserves anything. What, because she gets her clothes off? Ok.”
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      Bridges then responded to those comments on Tuesday.
      Speaking on Twitter, she said: “Hey @shotgunshannon1 remember after your last fight you were upset I was pretending I didn’t know who you were?
      “Well I knew who you were, just didn’t want to give you free exposure.
      “I’ve listened to you trash talk me for two years and looking forward to showing you what this sKaNkY sTriPpeR can do in eight weeks.”
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      And Bridges then received back-up from porn star Lust who called on O’Connell to clarify her comments.
      Lust said: “So whats make u special @shotgunshannon1. You can judge and shame a woman for being sexy?”
      This is not the first time Lust has involved herself in combat sports.
      Last month, she sponsored bare knuckle fighter Tai Emery after she flashed her boobs following a knockout win.
      Meanwhile, Bridges will seek to successfully defend her world title against O’Connell when the pair step into the ring in December.
      Bridges won the IBF strap after defeating Maria Cecilia Roman in March and has not fought since.
      She boasts a record of eight wins and one defeat since turning professional in 2019.
      Her opponent O’Connell, who has been a pro eight years longer than Bridges, has a record of 23 wins, six defeats and one draw.
      Bridges won the IBF bantamweight world title in MarchCredit: PA
      Bridges, left, has more than 500,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram / Ebanie_Bridges
      Lust has more than eight million Instagram followersCredit: Instagram / KendraLust
      She does not feel O’Connell’s comments about Bridges were fairCredit: Instagram / KendraLust More