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    Naoya Inoue becomes four-weight world champ with BRUTAL win over Stephen Fulton as referee forced to stop fight

    NAOYA INOUE ripped the unified super-bantamweight titles from Stephen Fulton in blistering fashion to become a FOUR-WEIGHT world champion.The former undisputed bantamweight king moved up in weight to challenge Fulton for his WBC and WBO straps on Tuesday afternoon in front of a packed crowd at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan.
    Naoya Inoue challenged Stephen Fulton for the unified super-bantamweight titlesCredit: AP
    Defending unified super-bantamweight king Fulton was step behind Inoue from the get-goCredit: AP

    The Monster was hoping to cement his status as one of boxing’s pound-for-pound kings with an emphatic victory over the American.
    And he did just that with an eighth-round stoppage of the previously unbeaten Fulton to capture belts in his FOURTH weight class.
    Inoue set the pace from the get-go, taking the centre of the ring and being light on his feet as he tried to get reads on the American.
    And get them he did as he began to find a home for his piston jab – many of which were aimed at the body – and rip-roaring hooks.
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    Fulton, surprisingly, offered very little in terms of offence.
    Perhaps it was the magnitude of the occasion or fighting arguably boxing’s pound-for-pound king enemy territory which got to him.
    But either way, he was a shell of the fighter we’ve seen in recent years.
    He did, however, showcase some of his true self in round seven – which proved to be the penultimate stanza of the contest.
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    Fulton found himself on the canvas just over 40 seconds into the eighth after eating a huge right hand and a follow-up left hook.
    Inoue set up the stinging right with a stiff jab to the head of the American, who absorbed them to the body for the majority of the fight.
    Fulton beat the count but was a wounded animal in desperate need of a break.
    That break, however, didn’t come as Inoue – one of the sport’s bests finishers – went in for the kill.
    The 30-year-old cornered the American and began teeing off on him as he turtled up to try and protect himself.
    But some of the stinging punches got through and prompted the referee to jump in and wave off the contest as he collapsed to the canvas.
    Naoya Inoue hurt Stephen Fulton with a stinging right handCredit: TWITTER@TRBOXING
    The pride of Japan flattened the American with a nasty hook in the eighthCredit: TWITTER@TRBOXING
    His blowout win saw him become a four-weight world championCredit: AP
    Boxing fans were quick to comment on the sensational stoppage, with one saying: “That was just two completely different levels.
    “Inoue is just too good. 4 divisions for The Monster.”
    Another said: “Best fighter on the planet. Absolutely no doubt about it.”
    And another said: “Inoue just on a different level- so fast.
    “He could even go up to 130 IMO with that power. One of the very best.”
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    One remarked: “Inoue beats them all he’s on another level pure and simple!”
    Another chimed in: “Jab to body then right to the head. Was setting that up most of the fight.” More

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    KSI vs Tommy Fury now ‘very close’ to being confirmed after rivals agree terms in last-minute negotiations

    KSI and Tommy Fury are now “very close” to confirming their fight after a last-minute agreement in negotiations.The celebrity pair were locked in talks for an all-British bout in Manchester.
    KSI and Tommy Fury are now ‘very close’ to confirming their fightCredit: Leigh Dawney/Misfits Boxing
    Tommy Fury and KSI have agreed upon a fight weightCredit: AFP
    But KSI came out and threw doubt over the fight by revealing a disagreement in weight.
    He accused Fury of trying to change it from 180lb to 185lb and admitted it could be axed because of it.
    KSI set a deadline on Monday to get the deal done and on the same day his promoter Kalle Sauerland revealed the weight was agreed upon.
    Sauerland tweeted: “CONFIRMED: weights agreed today for @KSI v @tommytntfury….very close now!”
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    Fury did insist the weight had to be 185lb or else he would walk away to focus on a rematch with Jake Paul.
    He said: “Just a few things to clear up; KSI’s only just agreed to do drug testing for this fight.
    “Took his time with that one. And now he’s complaining about the weight. This fight’s at 185, take-it-or-leave it.
    “I know you’re a midget and you’re worrying about the weight but get some more food down you and you’ll get there.
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    “If you just don’t want to fight, I know somebody who will fight in October, somebody who is ready to fight and will get to 185.
    “Jake Paul, if you want to run it back, let’s do it, fine by me. I’ll knock you spark out this time. So let me know boys.”
    KSI appeared to bite the bullet and accepted the weight – so long as there is an on the day weigh in too.
    He tweeted: “Tommy, I wanna KO your ass so badly that I’ll come up in weight and do 185 lbs if you agree to do the weigh in on the morning of fight day.
    “Nice fair fight. If not you will forever be known as Tommy Ducky.”
    For KSI’s last fight against nightclub tycoon and 9-0 boxer Joe Fournier, it was at 180lb.
    But there was a 10lb rehydration clause, meaning the two could not go over 190lb for the second weigh in just hours before the bout.
    KSI, 30, went on to knock out Fournier, 40, with an accidental but illegal elbow, with the result being overturned to a no-contest.
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    But a rematch was snubbed so he could turn his attention to Fury, 24, who in February beat KSI’s YouTube rival Paul, 26, in Saudi Arabia.
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    Jake Paul mocks Tommy Fury for ‘tasting the canvas’ against him and hits out at ‘b****’ KSI over fight demands

    JAKE PAUL has mocked Tommy Fury for “tasting the canvas” against him and hits out at KSI’s fight demands. KSI is locked in a weight dispute with Fury after accusing him of wanting their bout changed from 180lb to 185lb.
    Jake Paul addressed KSI and Tommy Fury online
    Tommy Fury and KSI are in a dispute over weightCredit: Misfits boxing
    And his great rival Paul – whose brother Logan was beaten by KSI at cruiserweight in 2019 – weighed in on the row on social media.
    He said: “Tommy, I’m going to teach you a little something here.
    “KSI is a bitch, he’s all f*****g talk. He fought Logan at 193lb but wants to weight drain everybody.
    “He says, ‘Oh, I’m levels above everybody’ but then wants everybody to cut down to get them to as low as possible so that he can take advantage of them.
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    “It’s not going to happen, he’s all talk, he only want to fight disabled video gamers or guys who are f****** old and f****** elbow them in the face.”
    KSI, 30, has agreed to Fury’s demand to fight at 185lb but wants another weigh in on the day to restrict their rehydration.
    And the YouTuber-turned boxer warned he has until Monday to sign the deal.
    Paul, 26, lost to Fury, 24, by split-decision in their Saudi Arabia grudge match in February but scored a knockdown in the eighth and final round.
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    The American snubbed a rematch to instead return on August 5 in Texas against Nate Diaz, 38.
    But both have agreed to rematch in October if talks with KSI collapse and Paul has already started the war of words.
    He said: “Tommy as my son, I’m disappointed in you, man. I made you a millionaire, I made you famous.
    “You haven’t said thank you. You’re a p***k, you’re a bitch, you said you would wipe me across the floor, wipe me across the canvas.
    “But you’re the one that tasted the chance, you’re the one that tasted the floor in a split-decision you barely beat me.
    “So after I knock out Nate Diaz, August 5th, I’m coming for you Tommy. You better be ready, I’m coming.”
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    KSI AGREES to Tommy Fury’s ‘take-it-or-leave it’ fight offer… but YouTube star has controversial demand

    KSI has AGREED to Tommy Fury’s “take-it-or-leave it” fight offer – but under one condition. The celebrity pair were locked in negotiations for an all-British bout in Manchester.
    Tommy Fury facing off with KSICredit: Leigh Dawney/Misfits Boxing
    But KSI came out and threw doubt over the fight by revealing a disagreement in weight.
    He accused Fury of trying to change it from 180lb to 185lb and admitted it could be axed because of it.
    And on Instagram, Fury hit back: “Now he’s complaining about the weight. This fight’s at 185, take-it-or-leave it.”
    So KSI has appeared to bite the bullet and accepted the weight – so long as there is an on the day weigh in too.
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    He tweeted: “Tommy, I wanna KO your ass so badly that I’ll come up in weight and do 185 lbs if you agree to do the weigh in on the morning of fight day.
    “Nice fair fight. If not you will forever be known as Tommy Ducky.”
    For KSI’s last fight against nightclub tycoon and 9-0 boxer Joe Fournier, it was at 180lb.
    But there was a 10lb rehydration clause, meaning the two could not go over 190lb for the second weigh in just hours before the bout.
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    KSI, 30, went on to knock out Fournier, 40, with an accidental but illegal elbow, with the result being overturned to a no-contest.
    But a rematch was snubbed so he could turn his attention to Fury, 24, who in February beat KSI’s YouTube rival Jake Paul in Saudi Arabia.
    Fury is yet to respond to KSI’s rehydration clause but originally he was given until Monday to sign the fight contract.
    Tommy Fury beat Jake Paul on pointsCredit: GETTY
    KSI knocked out Joe Fournier with an accidental or illegal elbowCredit: PA More

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    Tommy Fury feasts on 10,000 calories worth of burgers, pasta and desserts after strict diet for Diesel photoshoot

    TOMMY FURY feasted on 10,000 calories worth of burgers, pasta and desserts after going on a strict diet for his photoshoot with Diesel. The unbeaten boxer and Love Island star travelled to Milan for the commercial with the Italian designer brand.
    Tommy Fury on set for his photoshoot with Diesel
    The boxer tucking in on the set buffet
    And Fury underwent a strenuous no carb diet to make sure he looked in beautiful shape for the shoot.
    But after the snaps were taken and the shots were filmed, the hungry light-heavyweight went to town.
    Fury, 24, started off light with some chocolate fingers and parma ham rolls from the photo shoot buffet.
    It set him up nicely for a Five Guys, ordering a double cheeseburger, a side of chips and TWO milkshakes, taking his calorie count to 5,500.
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    Somehow, he was peckish for more and got himself a gelato ice cream to taste a bit of local culture.
    Fury then sat himself down for dinner and tucked into plates of pasta, treating himself to double dishes.
    After dinner, he admitted: “I’m definitely, 100 per cent going to throw up.”
    Despite the admission, the unbeaten boxer fought on to reach his 10,000 cal target and took another trip to a desert shop.
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    Fury finished on a 700 calorie, chocolate-filled crepe which helped get the job done.
    The brother to heavyweight champion Tyson has enjoyed himself since beating Jake Paul, 26, in Saudi Arabia in February.
    And he is now set for another all-celeb blockbuster against Paul’s YouTube rival KSI, 30, with talks between the two progressing.
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    I’m a former England star but I ballooned to 17 STONE at my Premier League club – I was fat and frustrated

    DAVID JAMES has revealed how his mental health suffered while on the bench at Liverpool.The former England goalkeeper, 52, was at Liverpool for seven seasons between 1992 and 1999 – making 277 appearances.
    David James has opened up on his health issues while at LiverpoolCredit: Getty
    He explained how he hit 17-stone in weightCredit: Getty
    However, in the 1993/94 season James lost his place in the first team and soon found both his mental and physical health to be deteriorating.
    Speaking on the matter to William Hill podcast Up Front with Simon Jordan, James explained how the lack of a fitness regime saw him reach 17-stone.
    He said: “I reached 17-stone, we didn’t have a fitness regime, and I was fat.
    “The frustration was that I wasn’t playing to a level I felt I should be playing at. 
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    “I’m not going to say that I should have been the best goalkeeper in the world, but I can’t think of anything that another goalkeeper has done that I couldn’t do.
    “I was then out of the team for eight months in my second season – I was actually sent off at the end of the first season against Norwich, so I missed the first game of the next season and never made it back into the side under Graeme Souness.”
    James, eventually found his way back into the team before leaving Liverpool for Aston Villa. He later went on to play for West Ham, Manchester City and Portsmouth in the Premier League.
    In addition to his physical issues, the 53-cap Three Lion also explained how having a chat with a doctor helped him with his mental health, despite Liverpool not believing in sports psychology at the time.
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    James added: “I thought that I needed to change because I wasn’t in the first team, so I approached the club doctor and asked if he knew a sports psychologist.
    “He said that Liverpool didn’t believe in that, but I’ll have a look for you.
    “So, this doctor got someone to come over and we sat in my kitchen for two hours – and I wasn’t one for inviting people into my house for private space and all that – so then when I went into work the next day, I went to the doctor and said that he was amazing.
    “He said that he wasn’t a sports psychologist, I don’t know what he did, but that two-hour conversation made things change. 
    “The reason these people were having a go at me was that I wasn’t being the professional I could have been.
    “So when they were calling me ‘Calamity James’, saying I was addicted to Xbox, and that I couldn’t catch a cold, it was a case of ‘I know I can’, but why am I not doing that?”
    Since retiring in 2015, James has gone on to appear on Strictly Come Dancing and feature in Soccer Aid.
    James pictured lining up for England in 2008Credit: PA:Press Association
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    Eddie Hall shows off insane 27.5 STONE body before cutting weight as fans say his abs are a ‘sick joke’

    EDDIE HALL showed off his insane 27.5 STONE frame and abs as he prepares to cut weight. The former world’s strongest man revealed he is currently weighing in at 385lbs but he is set to start trimming down in eight weeks.
    Eddie Hall showed off his insane 27.5st bodyCredit: Instagram
    Hall is about to cut weightCredit: Instagram
    And fans could not believe Hall still had abs on show despite his hulking physique.
    One said: “Abs at nearly 400lbs is just a sick joke.”
    Another said: “F*****g guy has abs at almost 400 lbs…… imagine him at 315.”
    One added: “Why does he have abs at this weight.”
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    Another said: “Abs at 400?!?”
    Hall, 35, is in the process of transitioning to bodybuilding, having also tried his hand at boxing to fight rival Hafthor Bjornsson, 34, in 2022.
    Opening up on the difference between strongman and bodybuilding, he said: “I love moving weights as hard as physically possible.
    “Unlike strongman, where you just move the weight from A to B. And you win competitions, you win lots of money.
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    “No, no, no. In bodybuilding, you’ve got to move the weight as slow and as painfully as possible.
    “And you can still win loads of money, so that’s good.”
    He added: “I’ve done the strongman, done a bit of boxing, I was a national champion swimmer back in the day, I think bodybuilding is a great transfer over from strongman.”
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    Inside Jack Grealish’s extreme match day diet from item in everyone’s cupboard to strange and pricey mega meal

    JACK GREALISH has built a reputation as a maverick both on and off the pitch.The Manchester City and England star, 27, enjoyed a sensational season as he played a pivotal role in Pep Guardiola’s men completing the Treble.
    Jack Grealish has some interesting eating habitsCredit: Reuters
    After an underwhelming first year at the Etihad, Grealish has begun to live up to his £100million price tag by becoming a regular starter for the English champions.
    And he is also box office away from the field – as was demonstrated by his chaotic celebrations after the Champions League final.
    But Grealish’s unique persona does not stop there.
    The ex-Aston Villa forward also has some rather bizarre eating habits.
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    When asked to name his favourite pre-match meal earlier this month, he gave a remarkably basic answer.
    Grealish said: “I eat anything really. But recently I have been having beans on toast, a bit English.”
    However, that’s not where the Birmingham-born star’s intriguing food preferences end.
    Beans on toast might be a rather unimaginative option, but he also knows how to splash out on a big cheat meal.
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    SunSport revealed that Grealish enjoys gorging on FIVE Chinese takeaway dishes after a match.
    The mammoth dinner is said to set him back £53.50 every time he orders it.
    Speaking about the meal, he said: “Yeah, I love Chinese, man. After every game I get one. I go to Wing’s in Manchester.
    “I usually get a takeaway. I have Singapore chow mein, I have egged fried rice, I have salt and pepper chips, I have salt and pepper prawns and then curry sauce.
    “I then mix it all in and have a big free for all.” More