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BOXING fans rushed to DAZN when they realised Kate Abdo was presenting the boxing. Abdo is joined by David Haye and Conor Benn in Saudi Arabia ahead of Anthony Joshua’s fight with Francis Ngannou. Fans rushed to DAZN when they realised Kate Abdo was presenting the boxingCredit: DAZNAbdo is joined by David Haye and Conor Benn in Saudi ArabiaCredit: DAZNThe trio are working Anthony Joshua’s fight with Francis NgannouCredit: DAZNAnd despite having to fork out £19.99, viewers were left with no complaints after it was money well spent. One said: “Kate Abdo though…”Another added: “Kate Abdo is brilliant.” One hailed: “Man, @kate_abdo stays killing it with the outfits.” READ MORE IN BOXINGJoshua returns to Saudi for his third bout in the desert while Ngannou takes to the boxing ring for only the second time.The MMA superstar floored Tyson Fury on his debut last year only to lose a controversial split-decision.But he is back under Queensberry rules and weighed in a whopping 19st 6lb compared to Joshua at 18 stone.Ngannou, 37, said: “I’ve learnt a little bit from the last fight, the last camp, and leading up to this one.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”So, I get a little bit of experience, but the mindset is still the same.”This is just my second boxing match, even though I’m taking on the two best guys in the world in boxing, it’s still my second boxing match.Paris Fury leaves jaws on the floor as she wows in black dress and gold accessories as she joins Tyson at AJ vs Ngannou”I’m going out there to prove you can be an underdog and take it.”Joshua, 34, meanwhile quipped: “I’ll deliver. I’m the postman.”Joshua facing off with NgannouCredit: Getty More

BOXER Louis Greene scored a stunning first-round knockout against Jack McGann – and won his brother a pretty penny in the process. Greene came into the bout having lost just once in his last five, a thriller against Sam Gilley. Louis Greene scored a stunning first-round knockout against Jack McGannCredit: GettyGreene celebrates his KO winCredit: GettyBut still McGann – who entered the ring unbeaten in ten bouts – was the betting favourite in Saudi Arabia. Although Greene cared little as a right hook in the first round landed on the money for Greene and left McGann out for the count. And he revealed his brother capitalised on his underdog status with a cheeky punt on a first-round KO. He said: “I knew I was going to do it, I was confident all week. “I’m not a betting man, my brother just won a couple of grand on me because he bet this round!” Greene, 31, revealed he left his day job digging holes and fitting water mains to focus on training full time for the fight of his life. He said: “I train hard, I gave up work for this. I jump from job to job to fit around providing for my kids and being able to fight for a living. “And for this one I gave up work completely to come here and put on a show.” Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSGreene – who first became a dad at 16 – dedicated his win to his two boys and daughter. He said: “I’m gonna ring you in about five minutes and I love you with all my heart.” Roman Fury secures points victory on AJ vs Ngannou Knockout Chaos Undercard – with John Fury as training and Tyson ringside More

CLARESSA SHIELDS is not shy of boasting about being the greatest women’s boxer of all time – but now she wants to go a step further. Shields has an almost unmatched CV in the sport, with double Olympic gold medals, two undisputed titles and belts in three different divisions to her name.
Claressa Shields calls herself the ‘Greatest Woman of All Time’ in the ringCredit: Getty – Contributor
But Shields has also crossed over to boxing
But the outspoken American looked to better her legacy even further by crossing over to MMA in 2021 with the Professional Fighters League.
Shields, unbeaten in boxing, is 1-1 in MMA but insisted she did not swap the boxing ring for the cage just to experiment.
Instead, she wants to become a two-sport world champion as she sets her sights on the PFL title and the history that comes with it.
She told SunSport: “That’s the ultimate goal. Manifestation is real, I believe in two or three years I will be fighting for the PFL world championship.
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“I’ll still be a boxing world champion and the same time. So the goal is to be boxing world champion and be PFL champion at the same time.
“And after that, I’d probably wash my hands with MMA but that’s the bigger goal.”
Shields won her MMA debut by beating Brittney Elkin but she then suffered defeat for the first time since her amateur boxing days against Abigail Montes.
She has not returned to the cage since, instead picking up a trio of boxing wins, including against arch rival Savannah Marshall.
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But now Shields has her eyes on the PFL’s season, where stars fight in qualifying and knockout stages over four bouts to win the title and $1m cash prize.
But more than just the money, Shields believes actively holding titles in both sports – which would be a historic first – cements her place as the best to ever do it.
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She said: “Well, I’m already the greatest woman of all time in boxing, we know that.
“But to be able to come over to a whole different sport in the prime of my career and win, when I’m able to win the PFL world championship, I think that ranks me as the greatest combat sports person ever.
“And not even woman. I don’t know any champion who can do what I’m doing right now.
“So I believe in three years when I actually get in the PFL tournament and I fight for the PFL world championship, when I win that rates me as the greatest combat sports person in history.”
Shields makes her MMA return on Saturday in Riyadh against Kelsey DeSantis on the PFL vs Bellator undercard. More