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      Wayne and Coleen Rooney’s £20m ‘Mini Versailles’ mega-mansion is finally complete after 4yrs as pair prepare to move in

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      THE Rooneys are finally ready to move into their £20million mega-mansion.Their new pile — four years in the making — had been likened to a Morrisons supermarket as it took shape.
      Wayne and Coleen Rooney’s incredible new ‘Mini Versailles’ home is completeCredit: Andy Kelvin / Kelvin Media
      Now the finishing touches are being applied, Wayne and Coleen jokingly call it a “Mini Versailles” — a reference to the grandiose 17th-century French Palace.
      The Rooneys’ pad may not have the 2,300 rooms of the original but it does come with bespoke furniture throughout.
      It should have been ready at the start of the year but Covid restrictions led to repeated setbacks. A source said Coleen considered moving in early to give the builders “some focus”.
      But they finally finished after a deadline was imposed.
      The multi-millionaire couple are hoping to be in by the end of the monthCredit: instagram
      Our exclusive pictures show the country pad, referred to by the couple as ‘Mini Versailles’Credit: Chris White
      Large JCB-style diggers have been seen on the site as it nears completionCredit: Zenpix
      Wayne and Coleen, both 35, and their four boys now plan to fully move in by the end of the month.
      Builders’ cabins have all been removed and last week the land-scapers arrived to finish off the gardens. The source said: “It’s been a difficult and often frustrating process but it’s all but done and ready to move into.
      “Wayne and Coleen are absolutely thrilled with it.
      “It’s been a long time coming, but the best things come to those who wait. They’ve still got their other house nearby so are gradually moving between both homes until everything is in.”

      Work is nearly complete on a grand entrance to the £20million propertyCredit: Chris White
      The vast home in Cheshire has seen landscapers hard as work finishing the gardensCredit: Chris White
      The Rooneys will be surrounded by rolling green fields and country air
      The six-bedroom pile sits on a 40-acre plot in Knutsford, Cheshire, and boasts stables, a six-car garage, an orangery and two man-made fishing lakes.
      There is a whisky and cigar room for Wayne, boss of Championship side Derby County, and a football pitch.
      The mansion also boasts a television room, bar, wine store, snooker room, cinema, gym, hot tub, swimming pool, plunge pool and steam room.
      There is also a main entrance hall, study and a library, plus two lifts — one for the family, the other for visitors.
      There are security cameras surveying the property, which sits in 40 acresCredit: Zenpix

      After an attempted burglary at their home in 2016, builders have created an underground escape route linking the pad to the nearby garage and stable block.
      The ultra-secure tunnel has steel doors at either end. In the event of intruders, it can whisk Wayne, Coleen and sons Kai, Klay, Kit and Cass off to safety.
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      Wayne & Coleen Rooney’s £20m mega mansion is finally complete after 4yrs as pair prepare to move into ‘Mini Versailles’

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      WAYNE and Coleen Rooney’s stunning £20million mega mansion is finally complete after a series of delays, we can reveal.And the couple – ribbed over its likeness to a Morrisons supermarket – now jokingly refer to it as “Mini Versailles”.
      Wayne and Coleen Rooney’s incredible new ‘Mini Versailles’ home is completeCredit: Andy Kelvin / Kelvin Media
      The real Palace of Versailles was built for Louis XIV in 1682 and is a World Heritage site with 2,300 spectacular rooms.
      The Rooney’s own palace – seen here in our exclusive pictures – may not have as many but it lacks none of the grandeur.
      The family’s six bed home should have been ready at the start of the year but Covid restrictions have led to repeated setbacks.
      They are now confident they will be in by the end of the month as workmen make the finishing touches.
      The multi-millionaire couple are hoping to be in by the end of the monthCredit: instagram
      Our exclusive pictures show the country pad, referred to by the couple as ‘Mini Versailles’Credit: Chris White
      Large JCB-style diggers have been seen on the site as it nears completionCredit: Zenpix
      Landscapers have also been completing the gardens.
      A source said: “It’s been a difficult and often frustrating process but it’s done. They’re absolutely thrilled with it and can’t wait to be in.
      “They’ve still got the house nearby so are moving between both homes until everything is moved over.”
      The source said Coleen, 34, was so desperate to get in she even considered living around the builders “to give them some focus”.
      Work is nearly complete on a grand entrance to the £20million propertyCredit: Chris White
      The vast home in Cheshire has seen landscapers hard as work finishing the gardensCredit: Chris White
      The new property sits on a 40-acre plot in Knutsford, Cheshire, and comes complete with bespoke furniture throughout.
      It also boasts stables, a six-car garage, an orangery and two man-made fishing lakes – as well as a whisky and cigar room for Wayne.
      Wayne, boss at Championship side Derby County, also has his own football pitch.
      On the lower ground floor is a TV room, snooker room, bar, wine store, cinema, gym, jacuzzi, swimming pool, plunge pool and steam room.
      There are security cameras surveying the property, which sits in 40 acresCredit: Zenpix

      The main entrance and reception halls, kitchen, dining room, family room, study and library are on the ground floor.
      The mansion will also boast separate lifts — one for the family, the other for visitors.
      And after an attempted burglary at their home in 2016 builders have created a secure underground escape route linking the pad to the nearby garage and stable block.
      The tunnel has steel doors at either end. In the event of intruders, it can whisk Wayne, Coleen and their kids off to safety.
      Inside Wayne and Coleen Rooney’s jaw-dropping £5k-a-week ‘caravan park’ holiday to Wales More

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      Former world champ Carlos Molina looking to roll back the years with ‘dominant’ performance against Sam Eggington

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      BOXING veteran, former world champion and self-professed ‘king of the ring’ Carlos Molina laughs as remembers his early days in the professional game. “I actually became a world champion without ever eating vegetables, that’s crazy,” Molina laughs in an exclusive interview with SunSport.
      Carlos Molina takes on Sam Eggington live and free on Channel 5 this SaturdayCredit: Hennessy Sports
      Carlos Molina is hoping to earn another world title shotCredit: Hennessy Sports
      “When I was younger I could stay up late, eat what I want, recuperate and not feel anything at all.
      “I feel great even at 37 years old. I put that down to always being busy and active. I don’t take time off, I’m always in the gym and this is something I love, I don’t just do it for a job.
      “I’m training smarter, much smarter than I was when I was younger.”
      And duty calls on Saturday night at the Coventry Skydome, where Molina takes on Sam Eggington in a middleweight clash for the WBC Silver title.
      Molina couldn’t pass up the opportunity to fight for another career trinket, having won the IBF super-welterweight world title against Ishe Smith back in 2013 on the Floyd Mayweather-Canelo Alvarez undercard.
      The former world champ anticipates a night of simple boxing, but the cliche that Mexican fighters like to brawl could ring true come Saturday night, particularly against a fighter like Eggington.

      Molina naturally watched Mexico’s greatest fighters growing up in and around the sport, so wants to honour their legacies too.
      “I’ve seen some of Sam’s fights,” he adds. “The opportunity popped up, it’s for the WBC Silver middleweight champion and it’s my goal to become world champion again.
      “I’m number eight now and with a win that should place me in the top five.
      “My style is different, it’s smart, I don’t like getting hit but at the same time I’ll go to that Mexican style also if I need to.
      “When I started fighting, I really got into it around the first Morales-Barrera fight. I was an amateur fighter at the time and it got me so excited.
      “And since I was a little kid we used to watch Julio Cesar Chavez fight, we’d get together as a family, have food, hang out and make a big deal about his fights.

      “But my favourite fighter of all time is Salvador Sanchez, he’s a technician. He’s my favourite by far.”
      Molina’s ‘King’ Moniker came from longtime trainer Victor Mateo, who anointed him with the nickname as a young fighter, walking around the Wisconsin gym he thought of like he owned it.
      “My first ever trainer in Wisconsin when I started boxing called me King,” he says. “I used to walk around like it the gym like it was mine, I was the king of the ring. It just stuck with me, every time I’m in the ring Im the king and I feel most comfortable with.
      “Everything my trainers said when I first started about potentially fighting for a world title came true. It all starts with the mentality, wanting it, getting it and finally achieving it.
      Sam Eggington will be looking to capture the WBC Silver title vs MolinaCredit: Getty
      Carlos Molina won his only world title in 2013 against Ishe SmithCredit: Hennessy Sports
      “The Ishe Smith fight was my greatest moment. As soon as I started boxing I wanted to go all the way and win a world title.”
      Molina isn’t sure about an exact outcome in his fight with Eggington, whose fights can be as unpredictable as it gets in the ring, but he’s completely clear on one thing.
      “I’m absolutely going to have one of my best performances,” Molina says.
      “I’m going to dominate from the beginning to the end of the fight, total domination. And if a knockout comes, I’m going to go for it, for sure. I don’t want to leave it up to the judges. But the main goal is to dominate.”
      Sam Eggington vs Carlos Molina is live and FREE on Channel 5 from 10pm on Saturday May 22. More

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      Topless Tyson Fury throws towels at fans after workout with brother Tommy as boxer is joined by wife Paris in Miami

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      TOPLESS Tyson Fury delighted fans in Miami today as he was seen firing T-shirts and towels into a small band of supporters.The 32-year-old boxing champ is enjoying the sunshine at his training camp with 22-year-old Love Island star brother Tommy.
      Tommy Fury was seen shirtless in a black ‘WBC’ cap and a huge silver chainCredit: Mega
      Today, the siblings were snapped heading to their car after a workout where a group of fans appeared to have gathered.
      Smiling, Tyson went over to the boot of the vehicle and grabbed what looked like towels and T-shirts.
      He then threw them over, sending them – unsurprisingly given the notorious power of his right arm – high into the sky.
      Tyson has been mobbed by fans and well-wishers on his trip across the US, which began in the boxing mecca of Las Vegas.
      He grabbed towels and T-shirts from the boot of the car in Miami todayCredit: Mega
      The star was joined by his little brother, Love Island star Tommy, after a workoutCredit: Mega
      The WBC heavyweight champion sent the freebies flying in front of delighted fansCredit: Mega
      The boxer, known as the Gypsy King, was in a pair of black shorts and flip-flopsCredit: Mega
      Last week he let female fans slather him with suntan oil as they got hands-on with the Gypsy King.
      And this week his wife, 31-year-old Loose Women star Paris, left their £550,000 Morecambe home and jetted into Miami to be with him.
      She flew with their sons Prince Tyson Fury II and Prince Adonis Amaziah, and daughters Valencia and Venezuela on the First Class flight.
      Their eight-year-old son, Prince John James, was already in the US with his dad living the high life as he trains for his upcoming fight against Anthony Joshua.
      Love Island star and boxer Tommy was also seen topless after training todayCredit: Mega
      Tyson took what looked like a T-shirt from the car and launched it into the stratosphereCredit: Mega
      Tyson and Paris put on a loved-up display in an Instagram video yesterdayCredit: Instagram

      Pregnant Paris and Tyson were later seen dancing together as she showed off her baby bump in a small black bikini.
      He had joked about a picture his wife posted where she appeared not to be wearing a wedding ring.
      He wrote on Instagram: “Looks like the GK is in Mrs Paris Fury’s bad books! Wedding ring off.”
      However, it looks like he had been sprung from the bad books yesterday when the pair put on a loved-up display in Florida.
      Tyson Fury kisses pregnant wife Paris after enjoying sunbathing session with brother Tommy in Miami More

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      Sam Eggington delighted with ‘better than expected’ career as he gears up for war with grizzled veteran Carlos Molina

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      SAM EGGINGTON is under no illusions about the direction of his storybook career so far.The Birmingham brawler just wants to continue nabbing every opportunity he can.
      The 27-year-old has already fought 36 times as a professional, topped the bill on more than one occasion for Matchroom and will be headlining his second consecutive fight night under the Mick Hennessy banner this weekend.
      Sam Eggington takes on Carlos Molina on May 22 on Channel 5Credit: Hennessy Sports
      Sam Eggington was last in the ring in December, when he beat Ashley TheophaneCredit: Hennessy Sports
      Eggington comes up against former super-welterweight champion Carlos Molina, in a fight which should see both styles blend beautifully in a middleweight clash for the WBC Silver strap.
      Having picked up the BBBofC fight of the year award last year for his clash with Ted Cheeseman, before going on to stop Floyd Mayweather stablemate Ashley Theophane in December, Eggington wants to put on a show once again.
      Molina, who has fought the likes of Ishe Smith, Erislandy Lara, James Kirland and Josh Kelly, will step into the ring at the Coventry Skydome to try to stop Eggington in his tracks.
      But Eggington will be having none of it.
      He told SunSport: “I’m obviously predicting a win. Plan A is the stoppage and if we get to plan B then fine. But I’m going for the stoppage.

      “It’s hard to say if he’s the best but he’s definitely the most experienced I’ve fought. Is he the best? I’m not sure.
      “I’ve been in with bigger punchers, I’ve been in with better boxers but it depends, I’m sure he can mix it up and he’s still probably one of the best I’ve fought.
      “But I’m always working on boxing, I’ve neglected it in the past and if it comes down to a dog-fight then I’ll bring it. I’m not going to back off and get nervous about it. I can have a tear up just fine.
      “I’ve got to win as a world title has got to be the aim, I’ve done everything else. If I’m not looking for a world title then I’m just here to get punched in the face aren’t I? So I’ve got to have that ambition of picking up a world title.
      “I’ll be very unhappy if I retired without even having the opportunity to box for a world title, that’s definitely the aim.

      “This fight is for the WBC Silver at 160lbs, it was an opportunity I couldn’t not take. I’ll win it well and then we’ll see what comes up after but I’ve always just rolled with the punches.”
      Roll with the punches Eggington certainly has. He’s endured some tough, gruelling losses in his career, none more so than his shock defeat to Hassan Mwakinyo in 2018.
      But he also has some nice, glossy wins on his resume, including one against former world champion Paulie Malignaggi on the David Haye-Tony Bellew undercard.
      Eggington admits he’s never been one to watch his previous performances, or analyse fighting styles. He doesn’t even like watching boxing on the weekends for the most-part.
      “The only way I can explain it is I can’t imagine a chef coming home from work and wanting to cook a fancy dinner,” Eggington laughs. “I’m not bothered about watching boxing at home.
      “I enjoy watching, sometimes on a weekend I’ll think ‘I can’t wait for this one’ but other times my missus will say ‘ain’t the boxing on tonight?’ And I’ll say ‘yeah but so is Coronation Street…’.
      Sam Eggington is hoping to secure a world title shot with a win over Carlos MolinaCredit: Getty
      Sam Eggington beat Paulie Malignaggi by stoppage back in 2017Credit: Getty
      “I’m not one of those that pays for all the pay-per-views, I’m a bit of a casual fan really. Some people love it and it helps them.
      “As soon as I knew the outcome, there’s no chance I’m watching it back. I’m not interested in watching it. I know it’s odd but the most boxing I’ve ever watched was the contender series when I was 12 years old. I used to love that s**t I swear to God.
      “I’ve been top of the bill and on PPV shows but it doesn’t really register with me, I’ve loved this and wanted to do this my whole life so I’m not really phased by it all and I certainly don’t need to watch fights back. It’s never affected me.”
      Eggington is as rough as they come in the ring. He knows he’ll never be polished, but the confidence remains he’ll get to fight for an elusive world title at some point down the road.
      Sam Eggington has won the British, Commonwealth and European titles in his careerCredit: Hennessy Sports
      After all, the plan when he turned professional was to show up on small-hall shows and play the journeyman part for his entire career.
      For the best, it hasn’t worked out like that. Eggington has achieved way more than he ever thought was possible, winning British, Commonwealth and European titles along the way.
      “When I turned pro I wanted to be a journeyman, I was all set to do that,” he adds. “I was never going to be a Mayweather and win 50 fights outright. It’s been rocky and there have been fights I shouldn’t have lost, but it’ll make for a great book one day.
      “My career has been better than expected. When I won the Midlands title it was better than I expected. I was a kid with little amateur background, it was all juniors then I decided to turn over so I could earn some dough.
      “If I could box like Canelo Alvarez tomorrow then I would. But that’s just not how it works. I’ll just keep on taking the opportunities presented to me.”
      Sam Eggington vs Carlos Molina is live and FREE on Channel 5 from 10pm on Saturday May 22. More

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      Tottenham ace Dele Alli spotted snogging Man City manager Pep Guardiola’s daughter

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      DELE ALLI has been spotted snogging the daughter of Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola.The Spurs and England midfielder — who has not scored in the Premier League all season — cosied up with Maria, 20, at a rooftop bar.
      Dele Alli was spotted snogging Maria Guardiola
      Maria and Dele enjoyed a cosy night together at a rooftop bar in London
      The Spurs star recently became single after splitting with his long-term girlfriendCredit: Getty
      Dele, 25, was closely marking her as dozens of other drinkers looked on in London.
      Fittingly for a player who has spent most of the season as a sub, he made his move on Maria as they sat together on a bench.
      It appeared that he had put his bitter split from model Ruby Mae, 23, behind him.
      He leaned in for a smooch after he and Maria chatted for hours at the capital’s trendy Cloud 9 bar.
      Dele, in a white T-shirt and green baseball cap over his newly dreadlocked hair, hugged and kissed Maria, who was wearing a white hoodie.
      It is understood that Dele first met Maria last month.
      An onlooker told The Sun: “Dele and Maria didn’t seem to have a care in the world.
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      Maria, 20, is the daughter of Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola
      It’s understood Dele first met Maria last monthCredit: Getty
      “They didn’t mind who saw them as they smooched in front of the DJ booth.
      “It was packed with hundreds of revellers watching on. All the tables had been booked and were completely full.
      “Strangers were wandering past and Dele and Maria didn’t blink an eye.
      “They were in a group together and it was very cosy. They looked so cute and could have been honeymooners.”
      Dele and Maria’s public smooch came last Sunday — a day after Tottenham’s 3-1 Premier League defeat at Leeds United.
      It was very cosy. Dele and Maria looked so cute and could have been honeymooners.
      Maria’s Spanish dad’s Man City side had also suffered a defeat a day earlier against Chelsea — but went on to be declared this season’s Premier League champions.
      A friend told The Sun: “Dele looked smitten and finally over being dumped by his long-term lover Ruby Mae.
      “Dele and Maria are young, free and single. Who knows where it will go from here?”
      Maria has become something of a style icon thanks to her impressive online following
      The student is the eldest of Pep’s three children with Cristine Serra
      Pep and his children have repeatedly posed together at his end-of-season trophy celebrationsCredit: PA:Press Association
      Maria has told pals about the rooftop encounter with Dele but says they are “just friends”.
      The Sun told how Ruby ended her relationship with Dele after growing tired of his behaviour — including spending hours playing online game Fortnite.
      She has shared repeated public posts with her followers alluding to her joy at finally being free from the footballer.
      Dele has struggled for form this season — prompting speculation that he could be sold to a rival team, possibly Manchester City.
      Meanwhile student Maria, who lives in London, has won an army of online fans. She is a Spanish style icon with snaps of her jetset lifestyle shared on social media.
      She is the eldest of Pep’s three children with businesswoman Cristina Serra.
      The couple met in a shop and dated for 20 years before marrying in 2014 in Matadepera — after their children were born.
      Model Ruby Mae ended her relationship with Dele after growing tired of him spending so much time on FortniteCredit: Getty

      Maria is close to her brother Marius, 18, and sister Valentina, 13, and the family have repeatedly posed together publicly at Pep’s end-of-season trophy celebrations.
      The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss has proudly beamed in front of cameras with his arm around Maria.
      Last night, a spokesman for Dele declined to comment.
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      Phil Foden’s mum Claire, 41, caught in alcohol-fuelled brawl which left a woman with black eyes and bite marks

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      ENGLAND wonderkid Phil Foden’s mum was caught in an alcohol-fuelled brawl which left a woman with two black eyes and bite marks.Claire Foden, 41 — who has guided the young Manchester City starlet’s career ­— also suffered injuries in the clash with Katie Skitt at a get-together.
      Phil Foden’s mum Claire was caught in an alcohol-fuelled brawlCredit: Instagram @philfoden
      Katie Skitt was left with two black eyes and bite marks following the brawl
      A source said: “Claire was at a party for a female pal’s birthday and was having a great time.
      “It all kicked off just after the male stripper had done a turn.
      “Claire asked Katie for a cigarette, but what happened next is unclear as the Prosecco had been flowing.”
      The row spilled out into the street in front of horrified neighbours and a bottle of vodka was hurled and smashed.
      The source added: “Lots of people got involved. It was like something from an episode of Shameless. There was hair pulling, scratching and punching.”
      Midfielder Phil has emerged this season as one of the world’s best young playersCredit: Getty
      Mum-of-one Katie, 32, was left covered in blood and was later given a tetanus jab after discovering that she had suffered bite marks to her stomach and face.
      The 30-minute melee took place at a house in Stockport, Gtr Manchester, close to the £3million home Claire shares with Phil and partner Rebecca Cooke, both 20. The pair are expecting their second child.
      A friend of Katie said: “She was covered in blood. Katie is a mum with a young son and she doesn’t want him to see her injuries.
      “She is very scared after what happened.”
      Midfielder Phil has emerged this season as one of the world’s best young players and is now valued at around £100million.
      His side were last week crowned Premier League champions and he has appeared for England six times so far.
      Phil and partner Rebecca Cooke are expecting their second child

      Claire and husband Phil, 41, have been praised for keeping Phil Jnr’s feet on the ground as his career took off.
      Claire said of her son: “He was the cheapest kid ever. Just get him a ball and he’d be happy.
      “He didn’t care about anything else, games, toys, nothing, just a football.”
      The Manchester City player is now valued at around £100millionCredit: Getty
      Man City ace Phil Foden reveals he and childhood sweetheart Rebecca Cooke have a second baby on the way More

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      Tyson Fury gives up booze for good as he admits drinking up to 12 pints a DAY

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      TYSON Fury has gone teetotal as he looks to keep his mental health demons at bay.The boxing champ, 32 — who confessed to drinking 12 pints a day — has vowed to family and friends he will stay off booze.
      Boxer Tyson Fury has gone teetotal in a bid to keep his mental health demons at bayCredit: Getty
      Champ Tyson confessed to drinking 12 pints a day but has vowed to family and friends he will stay off boozeCredit: Xposure
      “Gypsy King” Fury has spoken openly about his drink, drugs, and mental health issues in the past.
      He was spotted this week with his boxer half-brother Tommy, 22, relaxing by a pool in Miami — with Fury sipping from a bottle of alcohol-free lager.
      A source said: “Tyson has kicked the booze on the head for good.
      “It is not because of the boxing, because he can always get in shape for fights and obviously doesn’t drink during training camps.
      “Tyson is doing this for himself and his family — especially his wife Paris.
      “And he reckons it is the best way to be a great dad and stay in shape physically and mentally.”
      Undefeated heavyweight Fury said in March he was drinking up to a dozen beers a day and had quit training as he was fed up with fights collapsing.
      The 6ft 9in star said: “I have stopped training at the moment, I am on holiday.
      “I am drinking between eight, ten, 12 pints of lager a day.”
      Sources said he could have been joking in a bid to speed up big-fight negotiations.
      And he is set to fight Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia, in August, in a unification bout worth up to £100million each.
      ‘Gypsy King’ Fury has spoken openly about his drink, drugs, and mental health issues in the pastCredit: Getty
      A source said: ‘Tyson has kicked the booze on the head for good’Credit: Getty

      Paris, 31, is pregnant with the couple’s sixth child.
      She sparked fears by posing without her wedding ring on Instagram.
      But our source insisted: “They are rock-solid.”
      Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua likely to start at 9pm UK time More