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      Mike Tyson, 58, shows off gruelling NECK exercises as he fires X-rated warning to Jake Paul

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      MIKE TYSON hit the gym ahead of his fight with Jake Paul and fired a threatening warning at his rival.The 58-year-old heavyweight legend faces the YouTuber-turned-boxer on November 15.Mike Tyson performed gruelling neck exercises as he prepares to face Jake PaulCredit: @MikeTysonThe boxing legend also fired his rival a warningCredit: TwitterThe pair meet in Texas on November 15Credit: EPATyson is training hard in preparation for the professionally-sanctioned bout and shared a video of himself working out.Iron Mike showed off his muscles while performing gruelling neck exercises to prove he is ready to take any punches.And he also had time to fire a warning at the opponent 31 years his junior, captioning the clip: “While Jake keeps talking, I’m going to keep training. Going to f*** him up.”Fans were impressed by his physique, with one saying: “Call off the fight, champ. You’ve already won.”READ MORE IN BOXINGAnother added: “Young men fight. Old men kill.”A third reacted: “The neck looks crazy. Like old Mike.”Despite the fight going on both their pro records, the rules have been modified after Tyson supposedly requested shorter, two-minute rounds and bigger 14oz gloves to be allowed.Paul hit back after agreeing to the changes, telling The Daily Mail: “He’s like, ‘Watch your shape, watch your shape’. I’m like, ‘Alright, but you watch it’.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”It could be to his advantage. I think it is also smart that he is doing that. I’m fighting on all of his rules and what he wanted.”He wanted it to be a pro fight. He wanted eight, two-minute rounds. So I’m giving him everything he wants.Watch Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson Netflix trailer ahead of blockbuster fight as fans ask ‘is this real or a joke?”I’m going to his playground, and I’m going to beat his a**. I mean, it’s just being alert and knowing what to do in that situation.”The fight will take place at the 80,000-seater AT&T Stadium in Texas, with Netflix broadcasting the bout. Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson’s lifestyles comparedONE is a notorious YouTuber-turned-boxer who has taken the sport by storm.The other terrorised all in the ring in the 1980s and 1990s, famously biting the ear off an opponent in one fight.Iron Mike has rebuilt his life after squandering a £300m fortune with a cannabis empire, and is a huge advocate of the drug.And as Paul has continued to rise up the ranks, he has splashed the cash on a fleet of amazing cars.Whereas Tyson had more money than sense until a £15m debt saw him part with his cherished car collection.Paul now lives in a plush mansion worth £13m in Puerto Rico, after escaping his hectic life in LA.But these days, Tyson lounges in his Vegas property he paid £2.5m for with wife Lakiha, who he married in 2009. Paul is not yet married but is smitten with his speed skater girlfriend  Jutta Leerdam. She will be by his side when her man puts his 9-1 boxing record on the line against two-time heavyweight champ Tyson on July 20.Read more: Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson’s lifestyles compared, from The Problem Child’s £13m mansion to Iron Mike’s huge cannabis empire. More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo spotted on WATER SLIDE in Scottish hotel as fans catch glimpse of Portugal star’s workout out in gym

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO took a walk on the wild slide ahead of what could potentially be his last game in Britain.The legendary 39-year-old grabbed a 133rd record-extending goal in Portugal’s 3-1 victory in Poland on Saturday.Cristiano Ronaldo was spotted at the swimming pool by guestsAnd he decided to slide tackle the flumes of his plush Scots hotel poolPictures and videos have circulated on TikTok of Ronaldo enjoying some downtime in ScotlandThat was the 906th of his career in total – and he will be desperate to add to that tally when he heads to Hampden Park for the first time on Tuesday.While still making waves out on the pitch, the ex-Manchester United also caused a splash off it after touching down in Scotland for the Nations League clash.Ronaldo and the Portugal squad, who have trained at St Mirren’s ground, are staying at the plush Cameron House in Loch Lomond.And the veteran Al-Nassr forward has been making full use of the facilities there after an onlooker shared a clip of him training in the hotel gym.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSHowever, Ronaldo was also caught taking a break from his strict physical regime to enjoy the flumes at the hotel’s swimming pool in another TikTok video.Decked out in black shorts and with his ripped abs on full display, he was snapped standing at the top seemingly waiting to shoot down the slope on Sunday.It’s not the first time that Ronaldo has enjoyed a stay at the Loch Lomond resort.He stopped there twice previously during his first stint at United ahead of Champions League matches against Celtic in 2006 and 2008.Most read in FootballThe Portugal squad are staying at Cameron House before playing ScotlandFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSPortugal head to Hampden having won all three Nations League games so far while Scotland have lost each of their three.And it looks like Ronaldo will be the man that their defence will have to stop after Portuguese boss Roberto Martinez revealed he subbed off the Real Madrid great to ensure he would be ready to take on the Tartan Army. Inside Cristiano Ronaldo’s former Cheshire home on sale for £5m with seven bedrooms, padel courts, pool and guest barnHe said: “The substitution was important because it’s part of us managing the players.“We have two games in 72 hours. So we took Cristiano off so he would be ready for the second game in Scotland. Diogo Jota came on for him and did very well.“It’s important to use the players we have on the bench. Cristiano is in perfect shape for our next game.”Ronaldo scored his 906th career goal in Portugal’s 3-1 win over Poland on Saturday More

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

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      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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      Who is Akim Williams? Meet Mr Olympia star known as BKbeast

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      IN some bodybuilding circles, Akim Williams is thought of as the strongest man in the world.The bodybuilding titan will be appearing at Mr Olympia 2024, thrilling fans who have been waiting for his return. Akim Williams has won huge competitions such as the Toronto Pro 2024Credit: GettyAkim’s arms are 23-and-1/2-inches wideCredit: GettyHe is often referred to by his nickname BKbeast, which stands for Brooklyn Beast, but bodybuilding wasn’t always Akim’s dream.Instead, he once thought about doing something quite different. Computer geniusAkim was born on August 20, 1984, and didn’t take any interest in bodybuilding in his youth.Instead, he decided to study computer science at Long Island University.Read more in Mr Olympia In the university gym, he was hesitant to try out weights.He told Muscular Development: “I was afraid to even try squats, because I had heard they were really bad for your knees,” he says.“Honestly, the first few months in that weight room, all I did was bench press because it was all I cared about.”However, a chance meeting changed his perspective. Most read in AthleticsIt was by pure serendipity that he ran across a man called Ken Thompson, nicknamed “Coach T”, who taught him that lower reps help you to build thicker, denser muscle mass.Just a few months later, he made it to the top five at the Chicago pro and, within seven years, he grew from 150lbs to 300lbs. Arnold Schwarzenegger helped make the Mr Olympia competition famousCredit: GettyMr Olympia starThe BKbeast will be appearing at Mr Olympia 2024, where he hopes to avenge his performance in 2022.He has opened up before about how he didn’t bring enough supplies to Mr Olympia 2022, which made him feel drained and tired whilst waiting to go onstage.That same year, he was caught in a car accident which took him out of the bodybuilding game for some time. Akim recovered from his crash just in time for Mr Olympia 2024 and even won the Toronto Pro title that same year. He has previously appeared at other Mr Olympias, such as the 2016 competition where he came in 15th place.In subsequent competitions, he ranked: 9th in 2019, 6th in 2020, 9th in 2021 and unranked in 2022.He reached 7th place in the 2020 Arnold Classic and 5th in the 2021 Arnold Classic, but has yet to win the title.In 2023, he slipped back to 6th place at the Arnold Classic but had won at the Tampa Pro just the year before.Hardcore trainingAkim has a hardcore training regime to maintain his 23½-inch arms.At one point in his career, he even weight 300lbs which is no easy feat to maintain.His routine involves lots of low reps to build mass and he forgoes any supportive weight gear.McDonald’s is one of Akim’s favourite restaurantsCredit: GettyMcDonald’s diet Akim has admitted that he often follows a “hardcore diet”.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe once only ate food from the McDonald’s menu for a year, in a bid to build his mass.Luckily Akim was successful and he didn’t struggle to lose any additional weight that he had gained (where most people do struggle). More

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      I’m breaking boxing’s rule of secrecy… Daniel Dubois DID KO Anthony Joshua in sparring, with AJ out cold for 5 minutes

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      IT will be a surprise to most if Daniel Dubois should KO Anthony Joshua at Wembley on Saturday — but it would be the second time he has flattened him.Among boxing’s many unwritten codes of conduct is whatever goes on in the gym stays in the gym.Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois are set to face off at WembleyCredit: GettyJoshua was knocked out by Dubois 10 years ago during a sparring sessionCredit: GettyDubois’ punch knocked Joshua out for five whole minutesCredit: GettyBut I’ve decided to break boxing’s rule of omerta and reveal what happened between Joshua and Dubois behind the closed doors of a Sheffield gym a decade ago.Dubois, then a teenage amateur, was sent to Yorkshire to work with the far more experienced Joshua as part of his learning process and they sparred dozens of rounds together.One day they were supposed to have a gentle sparring session and when they started there was no hint of the drama that was about to come.Whether it was youthful exuberance or he meant to do it only Daniel knows, but out of nowhere he crashed a mighty left hook on Joshua’s chin and he was out cold.Read More on BoxingSuch was the power of the punch my informant, who must remain anonymous, assures me it took Joshua five minutes to recover from that stunning blow.The horrified Joshua camp insisted those who had filmed the incident on their phones wiped them clean.Though the story quickly circulated on the grapevine it was vehemently denied and put down to a malicious rumour.It’s possible that memory will give Dubois, 27, an extra psychological boost when he defends his IBF world heavyweight title against Joshua in London.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSANTHONY JOSHUA VS DANIEL DUBOIS: All the information you need ahead of huge world title fight at WembleyI feel I have a vested interest in both men — SunSport readers were first made aware of their potential in this column.It was 14 years ago when I sat on the ring apron with impressive 20-year-old Joshua at Finchley ABC shortly after he had won the ABA title.Lennox Lewis says he wishes he could have mentored Anthony Joshua out of his lost wilderness yearsJoshua told me he had turned down a £50,000 offer to turn pro as he wanted to compete at the London Olympics.Dubois took a completely different course, forgoing the chance of Olympic gold in Tokyo and turning pro at 20 despite having just a few senior amateur contests.AJ and Dubois are explosive punchers and likely to have what Nigel Benn would call “a tear-up”.The horrified Joshua camp insisted those who had filmed the incident on their phones wiped them cleanIt could come down to the first one to land a blockbuster and that means Dubois has every chance of toppling the 3/10 favourite.But Joshua has far more experience of the big occasion in giant stadiums — this will be his seventh open air fight in Britain.Unless AJ gets careless and leaves his chin exposed, I expect he’s going to be much too powerful for Dubois.And I will be surprised if he hasn’t finished the job by the fourth round.Joshua vs Dubois fight predictions THIS weekend Wembley will witness one of the biggest all-British fights of all-time.But who will emerge victorious under the famous arch? Some of the biggest names in boxing have been having their say…Oleksandr Usyk: “My favourite is Anthony Joshua but I am very bad at predictions. But I will predict Anthony Joshua.”Dillian Whyte: “I just think that it’s one of those fights where it is a genuine 50/50 fight in my opinion.”Joe Joyce: “I was initially edging with Joshua but I don’t know, Dubois is coming on.”Frazer Clarke: “As heavy-handed as Dubois is and as good a fighter as he’s becoming, I still have to go for Joshua.”Francis Ngannou: “Even though Joshua lost against Usyk twice and Dubois fought Usyk and almost knocked him down and almost won, I would still give this to Joshua.”Click here for more fight predictions for Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois More

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      I begged Daniel Dubois to call off sparring session after freak mistake but Anthony Joshua rival showed a touch of class

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      BOXING prospect John Hedges once begged Daniel Dubois to call off a sparring session after landing an accidental blow. The cruiserweight was body sparring – meaning no face shots were allowed – at trainer Mark Tibbs’ gym. Daniel Dubois ahead of his fight with Anthony JoshuaCredit: GettyJohn Hedges formerly sparred DuboisCredit: Mark Robinson NMCPool Matchroom BoxingBut Hedges was given a fright when of his punches strayed too high and hit Dubois upstairs. Hedges, 22, told Boxing Social: “Me and him got on really well to be honest with you – we trained together for about three months.”We were training down at Newlands at the time, still under the Tibbs banner and it was just one of them things. It’s a freak accident. “Sometimes, being scared – and I’ll be honest with you, I was scared – I’m trying to defend myself and he’s a big man. READ MORE IN BOXING”Believe it or not, even if you duck to hit him his head’s still there. He’s got a big head on him and Joshua will know that when he gets in the ring with him.”But I accidentally hit him on the way out to defend myself and I had to try and call the spar off but it carried on. “I was going ‘Daniel please, I didn’t mean to, no malice in it’ but it’s one of them ones.”Thankfully for Hedges, that day Dubois was feeling forgirveful. Most read in BoxingJoshua vs Dubois fight predictions THIS weekend Wembley will witness one of the biggest all-British fights of all-time.But who will emerge victorious under the famous arch? Some of the biggest names in boxing have been having their say…Oleksandr Usyk: “My favourite is Anthony Joshua but I am very bad at predictions. But I will predict Anthony Joshua.”Dillian Whyte: “I just think that it’s one of those fights where it is a genuine 50/50 fight in my opinion.”Joe Joyce: “I was initially edging with Joshua but I don’t know, Dubois is coming on.”Frazer Clarke: “As heavy-handed as Dubois is and as good a fighter as he’s becoming, I still have to go for Joshua.”Francis Ngannou: “Even though Joshua lost against Usyk twice and Dubois fought Usyk and almost knocked him down and almost won, I would still give this to Joshua.”Click here for more fight predictions for Anthony Joshua vs Daniel DuboisCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHedges, who is 10-0, said: “It’s boxing and Daniel’s a gentleman, he’s a very good man. “And it was nice just to get the rounds in – I just wanted the experience. I think I was a super-middleweight at the time it’s crazy.” Dubois, 27, will not be so forgiving on Saturday night when he defends his IBF title against Anthony Joshua, 34, at Wembley. Anthony Joshua reveals he swears by 12-word motto in brutal dig at Daniel Dubois before Wembley Stadium showdown More

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      Watch as Marcus Rashford has medicine ball whacked off his abs as Man Utd star takes up boxing in international break

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      MARCUS RASHFORD has stunned fans after sharing a breathless training video.The Manchester United star is yet to score this season but has been busy in the gym and training pitch over the summer and current international break.Marcus Rashford swapped football for boxing glovesCredit: Instagram @marcusrashfordThe Man Utd ace shared training videos to InstagramCredit: Instagram @marcusrashfordHe was seen wearing a club training kit and white gloves while hitting a punching bagCredit: Instagram @marcusrashfordHe also trained by hitting punching padsCredit: Instagram @marcusrashfordRashford also kept limber by hopping side to side over a beamCredit: Instagram @marcusrashfordIn a bid to find his scoring boots and get back to his best form, the 26-year-old has been getting to grips with a new training regime.Rashford shared a video of his new gruelling workout to his Instagram page, which has 17 million followers. Captioning his post: “Mix it up,” Rashford ditched a football to show off his skill with a pair of boxing gloves.The forward was seen wearing a club training kit while in the ring with a pair of white boxing gloves and hitting both punching pads and a punching bag.READ MORE ON MARCUS RASHFORDRashford was then seen stepping in and out of a hoop and jumping side to side over a beam.The United academy graduate also shared a video to his story of his training. In the video, he can be seen without a top on and tensing his abs while getting punched in the stomach before he is later seen having a medicine ball bounced on there.The next exercise shows Rashford grabbing the heels of a trainer and lifting his legs up before being jabbed in the stomach as he drops them down.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSArm curls, battle rope and weight pushing activities are all also seen in the video, with Rashford visibly panting with his arms on his knees at the end of the workout.Reacting to the clip, one fan said: “Scary hours, but not for us.”I rebuilt Rashford’s wrecked Rolls-RoyceA second said: “He’s about to be a nightmare for all the opposing players.”A third said: “You are gonna have another great season.”Another said: “Almost time to show the world again.”A fifth added: “Marcus on the beat.”Rashford will be hoping to get back on the scoresheet when United travel to Southampton this weekend.While he is yet to score or assist, he leads the Red Devils squad in terms of big chances created with three.Rashford also trained his core by being hit in the ribsCredit: Instagram @marcusrashfordRashford has 17 millions followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @marcusrashfordHe was also seen using a medicine ball while laying on the floorCredit: Instagram @marcusrashfordHe trained his core by lifting his legsCredit: Instagram @marcusrashfordHe was then punched in the abs by his trainerCredit: Instagram @marcusrashfordHe also trained using ball weightsCredit: Instagram @marcusrashfordHe was also seen using arm curlsCredit: Instagram @marcusrashfordRashford also used battle rope and was seen stepping in and out of the tyreCredit: Instagram @marcusrashfordHe pushed weight around the gymCredit: Instagram @marcusrashfordHe was visibly knackered by the end of the workoutCredit: Instagram @marcusrashfordMan Utd player ratings vs LiverpoolMANCHESTER UNITED had a horror show against Liverpool as they lost 3-0.Casemiro was so bad he was taken off at half-time.But were there any positive performances at Old Trafford?Andre Onana – 5Nothing he could do about any of Liverpool’s goals and made a few saves to prevent the scoreline from getting worse.Noussair Mazraoui – 5Came close to scoring in the first half and looked solid enough against Diaz although he did push up too high before Liverpool’s opener.Matthijs de Ligt – 4Left Diaz and Domink Szobozslai in acres of space for the opening goal but was left in a tricky spot thanks to Casemiro’s error. Booked for a shocking late tackle on Diaz.Lisandro Martinez – 3Lost Diaz for the second goal which meant the Colombian was able to score unmarked from the penalty spot.Also guilty of giving away the ball too easily and was not tight enough with his marking.Diogo Dalot – 4Was caught out pushing up too quickly for the first goal and did not do enough to stop Mo Salah’s cross in the build-up to Liverpool’s second.Looked dangerous in attack at times but too infrequently as he had plenty of defensive work to do since Rashford did not track Trent Alexander-Arnold.Casemiro – 2A horror show in the first half as he gave the ball away in the lead up to both of Liverpool’s goals.He was caught on the ball for the second after a shocking misplaced pass left his defence vulnerable for the opening goal. Hooked at half-time.Kobbie Mainoo – 4Fell victim to the Casemiro curse as he was shrugged off the ball in a terrible position, allowing Liverpool to add a third with ease.Bruno Fernandes – 5Was United’s most creative spark but that is not saying much. Tried to get his side going in the first half but looked short of ideas and inspiration after the break.Alejandro Garnacho – 4Still appears to be a little rusty and is yet to hit the heights he reached last season.Marcus Rashford – 3Nothing came off for the out-of-sorts forward who must be running out of chances before he is dropped.Joshua Zirkzee – 4Quiet up-front and had little influence on the wing as well, but missed a clear-cut chance with his head and should have turned in Rashford’s cross which he met at the far post.SubsToby Collyer (for Casemiro, HT) – 5A difficult game for the youngster to make his Premier League debut but he put himself about and won a few tackles.Harry Maguire (for De Ligt, 69mins) – 5Shored things up at the back as Liverpool took their foot off the pedal.Amad (for Garnacho, 69mins) – 5Provided a spark on the right and looked more lively than Garnacho.Christian Eriksen (for Zirkzee, 86mins) – N/ANot on long enough to make an impact. More

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      Man Utd boost as £50m summer signing Ugarte destroys fitness fears with incredible Uruguay feat

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      MANUEL UGARTE has destroyed fears regarding his fitness after his incredible performance for Uruguay.Erik ten Hag previously claimed that the £50.8million midfielder may need time to get up to speed to start in the first team.Manuel Ugarte has destroyed fears regarding his fitness after his incredible performance for UruguayCredit: APThe midfielder produced an impressive display in the World Cup qualifier against ParaguayCredit: AFPUnited signed the star was £50.8million this summerDespite being drafted into the starting lineup by head coach Marcelo Bielsa, Ugarte showed no signs of rust during Uruguay’s 0-0 draw with Paraguay.The 23-year-old produced an impressive display in the World Cup qualifier before being subbed off in the 79th minute after completing 52 passes and winning 12 duels across the clash. Bielsa praised the “great” Ugarte and explained that his ability to recover the ball was something that the fans “celebrated the most”.He told reporters: “We had players with a great ability to recover the ball.READ MORE ON MAN UTD“In fact, I think this is what the fans celebrated the most; the number of balls recovered by our two full-backs and Ugarte.”And after the match, Ugarte revealed his readiness to dive into action with Ten Hag’s squad.Ugarte said: “I’m very happy, very hungry and very excited,’ Ugarte said shortly after wrapping up his move. “I feel very good, I have prepared myself. The truth is that I haven’t played many minutes since the season began, but physically I feel very good.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSManuel Ugarte vs Parguay79 minutes played87% accurate passes9/12 Ground duels won3/4 Aerial duels won0 Dribbled past1 Chance createdUnited have had a disappointing start to the season, securing only one win from their first three Premier League matches.Following Ugarte’s performance, Ten Hag will be relieved that the player’s fitness is not a concern. ‘Will you let me finish’ snaps Gary Neville live on Sky Sports as Man Utd legend refuses to answer Carragher’s questionThe Dutchman claimed last week that it might take “a couple of weeks, maybe even months” to “build him into the team.”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