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    Ex-Liverpool and England star Neil ‘Razor’ Ruddock shows off incredible body transformation after 11 STONE weight loss

    FORMER Premier League star Neil ‘Razor’ Ruddock has shown off his incredible 11-stone weight transformation.The 56-year-old began his weight loss journey back in 2021 after meeting TV personality James Argent.Neil Ruddock has shown off his incredible weight transformationCredit: Marc AsplandThe ex-Premier League star has lost 11-stoneCredit: Marc AsplandRazor ballooned to 27st during the pandemicCredit: Andrew BarrRuddock had ballooned to 27st during the Coronavirus pandemic, which put his health at serious risk.But after meeting Argent – who experienced his own 14st weight loss journey in recent years – he decided to get a gastric sleeve fitted.The former Liverpool star now eats much less and has reduced his alcohol intake.In a recent interview, Ruddock opened up about why he started excessively eating and drinking in the first place.Read More in FootballOn his 28th birthday, the day before 1996 FA Cup final between Liverpool and Manchester United, the ex-defender found out that manager Roy Evans had dropped him from the squad.His dad had purchased 50 tickets so that friends and family could watch him at Wembley.So the realisation that he would not play made Ruddock feel like he had let his nearest and dearest down.He told The Times: “The greatest thing I’ve ever done in life is making my dad proud of me.Most read in Football”Roy just said it was the toughest decision he had to make. It was the toughest decision he’s ever had in management.”You know, I love the man to death, but it wasn’t . . . at the end of the day, I can’t blame him.Neil ‘Razor’ Ruddock and wife Leah on being clinically dead during life saving surgery and the support that Robbie Williams has given to him in his recovery”He’s had to make a decision. But I just couldn’t handle it.”I remember ringing my dad in tears. My dad’s in tears as well. I still might want to cry. I want to cry now. My dad’s no longer here any more.”On the day of the final, Ruddock sat in the dressing room and began drinking cans of beer while his team-mates battled it out for the FA Cup.In his new book, Toxic, he explained: “All of a sudden, sport, the thing you have relied on all your life to deliver the good times, is doing exactly the opposite.”The Cup final was the start of a spiral which never ended. The start of mad, bad, sad, glad syndrome.”Until that day I had never ever doubted myself. Never. Not once. Now it was all I did. Anxiety bubbled underneath. I was gone — a volcano waiting to erupt.”Ruddock made 195 Premier League appearances during his career and played for the likes of Liverpool, West Ham, Tottenham, Southampton and Crystal Palace. More

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    How 27-stone Tyson Fury sparred teenage Daniel Dubois with ONE SHOE and was left amazed

    TYSON FURY got a taste of future heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois while weighing 27 STONE and with just one shoe on. At the time, Fury had vacated the unified titles he won against Wladimir Klitschko amid a battle with depression and substance abuse. Daniel Dubois in his infamous sparring session with Tyson FuryAnd he wondered down to watch cousin Hughie spar a 19-year-old Dubois – who was just embarking on his professional debut. Fury was over TEN STONE his fighting weight at the time and could barely keep his two shoes on when he got in the ring with Dubois. He told TNT Sports in 2020: “I came down to the gym one random Saturday morning, got the bug to have a little spar and Daniel was sparring with Hughie at the time and a few other lads in the gym.”I just wanted to have a spar, it’s in me isn’t it, it’s what I do.READ MORE IN BOXING”I remember I had no equipment with me, no head guard, no bandages.”I don’t remember exactly what I was wearing but I remember I had one shoe off and one shoe on, the shoe came off and it was what it was.”We had a little move around. Big fat 27 stone, I had a move around and it was a pleasure.”He was only a young man then, I think he had only had one fight then or maybe he hadn’t even had a professional fight.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”But I found he was a very good fighter, straight away.”Fury later returned to the ring in what is considered one of the greatest sporting comebacks of all time. He defeated Deontay Wilder, 38, to win the WBC title and reigned for four years until losing to Oleksandr Usyk, 37, in May. Usyk became the first four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion ever but vacated the IBF belt to proceed with his December 21 rematch with Fury. Dubois, 27, was meanwhile elevated from interim champion and knocked out Anthony Joshua, 34, in his first title defence. ‘That’s cost me £150m, silly c–t’, rants Tyson Fury in immediate aftermath to Anthony Joshua’s KO vs Daniel Dubois More

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    Watch Joe Hart’s stunned reaction at Liverpool’s star’s body transformation that was ten years in the making

    ENGLAND hero Joe Hart hardly recognised Liverpool star Alisson after his major transformation.The Brazilian goalkeeper has been an absolute force between the sticks in the Premier League ever since his arrival at Anfield from Roma in 2018.Liverpool star Alisson has undergone a massive transformationCredit: RexJoe Hart was left stunned by Alisson’s new look before their interviewLiverpool star Alisson shaved his signature beard, which he had for 10 yearsThe 31-year-old shot stopper is well-known around the world for his amazing talent in goal but currently looks unrecognisable after a significant makeover.Hart went to interview the Brazil international for BBC Football but was left stunned when the two met.That was because Alisson shaved his signature beard, which he had for the past decade.The cleanshaven keeper swapped his rugged look for a babyface profile.Read More on FootballAnd Alisson revealed that even his Liverpool team-mates didn’t notice him when he first arrived with his new look.Hart greeted Alisson: “How are you?To which the Liverpool keeper responded: “Yeah, all good.”And the Manchester City legend said with a surprised look: “Looking very fresh. Good to see.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAlisson replied: Ten years [with the beard].”To which Hart said: “I know, yeah. It’s good to see. You look so different without a beard.”Fans all spot Wright’s reaction to Hart screaming in his face after Man City goal against Arsenal Alisson said: “So different! Everybody in the building looked at me and said, ‘Who’s this guy?'”People in the stadium yesterday [when] I arrived to the match, they didn’t recognise [me].”Alisson has missed the last two games with a tight hamstring but could be back for the trip to Wolves on Saturday night, with Arne Slot suggesting he is “ready”. More

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    ‘I don’t know how I did it’ says Chris Eubank Jr as he reveals he gained TWO STONE at famous Las Vegas buffet

    CHRIS EUBANK JR chomped his way to TWO STONE over his fighting weight by enjoying the Caesars Palace buffet a little too much.The middleweight makes his 160lb return against Kamil Szeremeta on October 12 in Saudi Arabia. Chris Eubank Jr with former opponent George GrovesCredit: YouTubeBut while training out in Vegas scaled 190lb – or 13st 5lb – which is over two stone from the 11st middleweight mark. He told former opponent George Groves: “For the first time in my life this year I hit 190lb. I think that might be cruiserweight.”I don’t know how I did it and it was actually quite cool because… I was in Vegas, yeah.”Groves suggested it was down to the famous £60 Caesars Palace buffet and asked what Eubank’s order was. READ MORE IN BOXINGHe replied: “You’ve gotta get the king crabs legs with the melted butter. Steak.”Beefed up Eubank was training at the Top Rank gym and Floyd Mayweather’s boxing club and bullied sparring partners. He said: “It was interesting because I’d be getting into the ring at Top Rank and at Floyd’s with middleweights and their punches are just bouncing off me.”And these are guys that fight at middleweight and I just wasn’t feeling anything and I was just throwing them around and I was like, ‘Wow, this is interesting.'”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSEubank, 35, has not fought since stopping Liam Smith, 36, in ten round of their rematch last September after losing seven months prior. And he rejected a lucrative deal to fight Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez, 34, amid his inactivity in the ring. Watch Chris Eubank Jr ruthlessly stop sparring partner with sickening body shot before demanding replacementEubank said: “That’s actually what a fight like this is for against Szeremeta .”To make sure that I can still make the weight and be effective, 35-years-old, been out the ring for a year, how’s that weight cut going to be? We’re going to find out.”You don’t want to find out when you’re getting ready for Canelo, right? Or a big, big, name you want to know before you get into the situations. So I’m excited.”Eubank is usually in sensational shapeCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More

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    Anthony Joshua called out by boxer FIVE STONE lighter dubbed ‘greatest power-punching phenomenon since Mike Tyson’

    ANTHONY JOSHUA has been called out by Edgar Berlanga – despite their FIVE STONE weight difference. Berlanga campaigns in the 12st super-middleweight division while AJ weighed in at 18st for his last bout. Anthony Joshua was beaten by Daniel DuboisCredit: GettyCanelo Alvarez beat Edgar Berlanga on pointsCredit: RexBut despite the huge size disparity, Berlanga posted online: “I would love to go up to heavyweight and fight Anthony Joshua just to test greatness. “Nothing bad towards this. I’ll walk in the ring 210lbs.” Joshua, 34, is coming off a fifth-round knockout loss to Daniel Dubois, 27, after being floored FOUR times at Wembley. Berlanga, 27, was meanwhile dropped in his 12-round decision loss to Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez, 34. READ MORE IN BOXINGThe American suffered the first defeat of his 23-fight career. Berlanga became a KO sensation after stopping his first 16 opponents all in the first round. And his former Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum compared him to heavyweight icon Mike Tyson. He posted in 2020: “Edgar Berlanga Jr is the greatest power-punching phenomenon I’ve seen since the heyday of a young Mike Tyson.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I am absolutely astounded when I witness this incredible power of his punches from ringside.”Canelo was taken the distance by Berlanga despite the one-sided loss – but sees a bright future for the KO artist. Berlanga said on Sways Universe: “After the fight, he told me I’m going to be a world champion, and I’m going to be a superstar. “His family told me, ‘You’re going to be the Face of Boxing.’” Watch sickening moment UFC cult hero puts nose back in place after brutal KO on bare knuckle boxing debut More

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    Former Man Utd star Scott McTominay ‘under observation’ over his diet after Napoli transfer

    FORMER Manchester United star Scott McTominay is “under observation” over his diet at Napoli, according to reports in Italy.The 26-year-old midfielder left Old Trafford after 22 years to join the Serie A side for £25m this summer.Napoli are closely monitoring Scott McTominay’s dietThe Scot joined from Manchester United this summerNapoli have pledged to take extra care of McTominay’s nutrition, according to Italian news outlet Il Mattino.The reports states that boss Antonio Conte has specific staff to monitor the diet of certain players.And McTominay, who was among the fittest at United, has received special attention after arriving last month.Napoli want to make sure that he avoids the temptations of the Neapolitan culinary luxuries including pizza, pasta and dairy.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSMcTominay left Carrington in tip-top shape and regularly shared pictures of his ripped abs on Instagram.He often placed high in United’s fittest tests and worked out in special pre-season training camps after Euro 2024.Former United team-mate and current Fulham star Andreas Pereira even coined a brilliant nickname for him – “The McTerminator”.McTominay impressed in his full debut in a goalless against Juventus, with Napoli sitting second in the Serie A.Most read in FootballMcTominay trained hard over the summerHe regularly posted pictures of his ripped physique on InstagramHe even posed with his eight-pack alongside a pal after CovidFans noted that the Scotland international put in a typically determined and hardworking performance.While media outlet Calcio Mercato wrote he was Napoli’s “next idol”, comparing him to the likes of Diego Maradona and Edinson Cavani.Man Utd fans sob ‘don’t make me cry’ as Scott McTominay gets emotional after he’s given parting gift by supporterHe scored ten goals for United in his final season with his boyhood club, with seven of them coming at crucial times in the Prem.Conte also brought in Billy Gilmour, Romelu Lukaku, David Neres and Leonardo Spinazzola.McTominay’s sale will go down as “pure profit” as he graduated from United’s academy in 2017, with Erik Ten Hag admitting he didn’t want to sell him.Manuel Ugarte the next Roy KeaneBy PHIL THOMASNEARLY two decades have passed since Roy Keane led Manchester United into battle for the final time.It left a gap in the engine room that the Red Devils have never really come close to filling in the 19 years that have followed.Many tried and some managed it in flashes and, although the trophies still rolled in for a time, there was no snarling, bring-it-on warrior prowling the midfield.Until now… until the imminent capture of a man who views a 50-50 challenge like a starving Labrador staring at a side of ham.For three months, United have licked their own lips at the prospect of a midfield marshalled by Uruguayan tough guy Manuel Ugarte.Finally, they have their man.Ugarte is pretty much a ball-winner pure and simple.Rarely will you see him pinging 40-yard passes to split a defence.But ending his days with half the reputation of Keane and a fraction of his silverware would still mean a hell of a career. More

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    I’m a former world champ who KOd Brit boxing legend… but my rap star twin sisters are more famous than me

    DANNY GARCIA is the former world champion boxer bidding to win another belt – but he is not the most famous face in his family. Garcia – who knocked out British legend Amir Khan in 2012 – was coached to titles in two divisions by his eccentric dad Angel. Danny Garcia with his twin sistersCredit: Instagram @siangietwinsGarcia is trained by dad AngelCredit: PBC Amir Khan was knocked out by Garcia in 2012Credit: Action Images – ReutersBut neither are as popular as Angel’s twin daughters Sianney and Angelise Garcia – known as the rap duo SiAngie Twins. Garcia, 36, told SunSport with a chuckle: “They’re more famous than me!”We come from a family of talent, even my daughter is very talented, my daughter Philly, she has so much character, so much charisma. One day somebody’s gonna see her talent also.”Believe it or not, my sisters and I, we do have mutual fans but they have a different fan base than me.READ MORE IN BOXING”So, like some of their fans don’t even know who I am. Some of my fans don’t even know who they are.”But a lot of people do know we’re a family so people know us as a family business and that’s why we kinda like all intertwined.”We all kinda like book our family together because we promote us being a successful family.”But for the most part, their fans are younger than me. They don’t even know who I am.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSGarcia helps promote his sisters’ music and has even featured on tracks with them. The family also had their own reality TV show – documenting the ups and down of mixing family with business. Garcia said: “Sometimes it’s tough. Sometimes it’s tough because my sisters are younger than me, 13 years younger than me. “So they’re not fully gonna see life how I see life. So sometimes we bump heads because we have different visions. “Even my father, we bump heads a lot we’re always bumping heads because we have different visions and different outlooks.”But we always sit down as a family, you know, figure it out and just try not to always hold grudges and be mad at each other. “So we just kinda learn how to work together and things like that.”Garcia is 13 years older than the twinsCredit: Instagram @siangietwinsThey are rappers from PhiladelphiaCredit: Instagram @siangietwinsGarcia says his twins are ‘more famous’ than himCredit: Instagram @siangietwinsThe SiAngie Twins have songs out with brother DannyCredit: Instagram @siangietwinsGarcia’s father Angel has become a star of his own, known for riling up his son’s opponents, with the two reuniting once again in the gym. Garcia beamed: “You know, my dad is full of energy. He’s the reason why I love boxing so much.”He’s so passionate about it and when I’m doing, I know I’m making him happy because that’s all he really loves is boxing.”I tell them, look, we can’t fight forever. So you gotta learn how to be happy outside the ring too.”I love my dad, you know, that’s my best friend.”Garcia held unified light-welterweight world titles before moving up to welterweight to once again become champion. But now he challenges Erislandy Lara, 41, for the WBA middleweight belt over the weekend in Las Vegas. It is well over a STONE heavier then when he sucked down to 10st to KO Khan – a weight cut even Garcia is stunned he managed. Garcia has always had dad Angel in his cornerThey have won world titles togetherCredit: Getty Images – GettyThe two are best friendsCredit: Amanda Westcott/SHOWTIMEHe admitted: “I’m fighting 17 pounds heavier, but yeah, I definitely don’t miss miss making 140. I don’t even know how I made 140 to be honest.”Sometimes I sit back and I look, and I’m like, how did I make that weight?”I won titles at 140, 147. I feel like all the great fighters go up in weight and try to do something great.Try to do something for her legacy.”So I feel like this right here is a fight that I’m jumping up a couple of weight classes to try make big history and just try to put myself in the category of all the great champions who’ve done it for me.”Garcia returns after over two years out, last beating Jose Benavidez Jr, 32, in July 2020 when he broke down in tears following the win. The American bravely spoke about his mental health struggles outside the ring and battling back to victory. Garcia admits he is in the final chapter of his career now but vowed to close it out as a three-division champ. READ MORE SUN STORIESHe said: “I’m just taking it one fight at a time.”I wanna win this WBA middleweight title and then after I’ll just go from there one fight at a time.” Erislandy Lara defends his WBA middleweight title against Danny GarciaCredit: Esther Lin/

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    MMA star reveals talks with Eddie Hall despite 13 STONE difference after missing out on Floyd Mayweather and KSI fight

    TYRON WOODLEY revealed wild talks to fight Eddie Hall despite their huge 13 STONE weight difference. Woodley once held the UFC welterweight title before then making a move into boxing where he was twice beaten by Jake Paul. Eddie Hall has crossed over to MMACredit: Rex FeaturesTyron Woodley says he was in talks to fight Eddie HallCredit: Getty Images – GettyFormer world’s strongest man Hall, 36, lost his boxing debut against strongman rival Hafthor Bjornsson, 35, in 2022.But he crossed over to MMA this year to defeat TikTok stars Jamil and Jamel Neffat in a crazy two-on-one bout. And despite weighing 26 stone – compared to the 13 stone of Woodley – the two were linked with a bout. Woodley, 42, told Overdogs Podcast: “I’m not down for these three-week notice fights to build somebody else’s name up.READ MORE IN MMA“You see the heavyweight dude that fought two motherf***ers at one time, 365[lbs]? “Motherf***er asked me to fight this dude on three weeks’ notice in Ireland in MMA.” Woodley’s last fight in the cage was a 2021 defeat Vicente Luque, 32, which was his fourth loss in a row. He then lost on points to YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul, 27, before getting knocked out in the rematch. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSWoodley has not fought since despite talks with KSI, 31, and boxing great Floyd Mayweather, 47. He said: “I had some guy’s b**** out. I was supposed to fight Floyd in June. It was never supposed to be [John] Gotti [III]. That fight was me originally.“I was supposed to fight KSI in January last year. He flaked out and took Dillon Danis.”Watch The Neffati Brothers’ arrogant walk on just moments before sickening KO by Eddie Hall More