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      Elle Brooke opens up on sisterhood with boxing mentor Ebanie Bridges despite being ‘separated’

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      ELLE BROOKE has found a best friend and mentor in Ebanie Bridges – but the pair are no longer joined at the hip. Brooke first met the former bantamweight world champion at trainer Mark Tibbs’ Essex boxing gym.
      Ebanie Bridges is a best friend and mentor to Elle Brooke
      Ex-world champ Bridges has helped mentor BrookeCredit: Getty
      The pair were even sparring partnersCredit: Instagram / @ebanie_bridges
      And Bridges would go onto corner the social media star while helping her in training and sparring.
      The two have even shot racy content together on OnlyFans but Bridges has now switched to Dave Coldwell’s gym in Rotherham.
      Brooke, 26, told SunSport: “She’s still my mentor, 100 per cent. 
      “I don’t see her as much, obviously she was training for her fight and she’s up North now so we’re separated.
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      “If she was round the corner we’d see each other all the time but we’re still such good friends, we’re like sisters. 
      “She’s less involved with the boxing now but she’s always there for me mentally and she’s honestly the biggest and the best hype woman in the world. I can always go to her for advice.” 
      Brooke bravely opened up on how a party lifestyle drove her to drugs and depression – before boxing helped turn her life around.
      The sport also introduced her to soul sister Bridges and the rest of Tibbs’ stable.
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      She said: “If it wasn’t for boxing I would’ve never have met her.
      “I would never have moved to Essex, I would never have met Ebanie, never have met some of the boys in the gym. 
      “And because I don’t go out on the weekends, they’re the ones I rely one for company a lot of the time. My life revolves around boxing now.” 
      Brooke makes her return in Leeds on Misfits 12 against ex-Love Islander AJ Bunker, who she beat in 2022.
      The bad blood has since brewed so bragging rights will also be on the line as well as Bunker’s Misfits belt.
      Brooke said: “We know of each other now. When we first fought it was just someone else in the influencer scene to take on that fight. 
      “Whereas now she’s champ, I’ve already beat her and it’s her opportunity for redemption, my opportunity to win the belt and that’s the story. 
      “We also aren’t that fond of each other, so it’s got great ingredients for a good fight.” 
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      You can watch Elle Brooke vs AJ Bunker, and the rest of the X Series 012 card in Leeds, live on DAZN on Saturday, January 20.  Tickets are available at www.MisfitsBoxing.com More

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      Kyle Walker’s pregnant wife Annie Kilner heads to the gym after pal claims his fling with Lauryn Goodman ‘meant nothing’

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      KYLE Walker’s pregnant wife Annie Kilner has been seen heading to the gym after a pal claimed the footballer’s fling “meant nothing”.The love rat Manchester City defender, 33, was last week outed for fathering a second child with influencer Lauryn Goodman behind partner Annie’s back.
      Annie put on a brave face as she headed to the gym on FridayCredit: Zenpix
      She hid her six-month baby bump with an oversize Nike hoodieCredit: Zenpix
      Walker was last week outedCredit: Reuters
      Walker fathered two children with influencer Lauryn
      Walker had a brief relationship with model Lauryn during a split from his childhood sweetheart which saw his son Kairo, now three, be born.
      It has since been revealed that he is also the dad of Lauryn’s six-month-old daughter.
      Despite being constantly betrayed and now having to cope with the breakdown of her marriage, Annie put on a brave face and headed to the gym on Friday.
      Annie, who already shares three kids with Walker, covered her six-month baby bump with an oversized Nike hoodie as she worked-out in Manchester.
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      The WAG looked drained as she tried to go about her life as normal following the latest bombshell.
      It comes after a pal told how Walker has “no feelings” for Lauryn, 32.
      They told the Mirror: “It was effectively just a very, very quick fleeting thing while he was in the area.
      “Yes, things happened a few times but there were no ­feelings, and certainly no romance.”
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      Speaking to the Sun on Sunday, Lauryn revealed she made secret visits to Manchester so Kyle could see Kairo under his wife’s nose.
      But it was during these covert meetups – which included a trip to a petting zoo and football sessions in the garden with Kairo – that the pair became close again.
      Lauryn then fell pregnant and gave birth to a daughter last summer but she claims Kyle repeatedly denied the girl was his.
      She told The Sun that the footballer then “tried to control me” in an effort to keep the baby girl a secret from Annie, who already knew about Kairo.

      Fighting back tears, she said she kept asking the footballer to come clean with his wife but he was “too weak to do it”.
      Left with no other choice and desperate to move forward “like adults”, she broke the news to Annie on December 27.
      She said: “I don’t think Annie wanted to believe it was true, which is understandable.
      “She kept asking for proof so I showed her the DNA test but even then she doubted it was real until I pointed out my daughter’s name on the paperwork.”
      As the women chatted they realised the England defender had lied to them both.
      Lauryn says: “She was asking all sorts of questions. I said, ‘I don’t want to hurt you,’ but she insisted on seeing photos, getting details.
      “I showed her one of Kyle and Kairo playing football together.
      “I know he has got photos of our kids up at Manchester City, I’ve met him lots of times since Kairo was born too. He has met his daughter.”
      Walker was later kicked out of the Cheshire home he shared with his wife and three sons.
      He is now renting a luxury £8,000-a-month apartment in nearby Hale, Cheshire.
      Annie announced last week she was separating from Walker after two years of marriage.
      It was confirmed hours later that Kyle is the father of Lauryn’s duaghter.
      It comes as the player romped with Ex On The Beach star Laura Brown in his Bentley 4×4 and was caught having a Covid busting orgy with two hookers.
      Last March the City star was seen on CCTV exposing himself in a bar and snogging a woman.
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      He dirty-danced with the woman — not his wife — and a female friend after he arrived at the Manchester venue drunk with male pals.
      Walker later voluntarily attended a police station for an interview for indecent exposure.
      Annie looked drained as she tried to go about her life as normalCredit: Splash
      Walker also shares Kairo, three, with Lauryn
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      Eddie Hearn undergoes brutal 72 hour fast that transformed UFC chief’s body as promoter unveils healthy diet plan

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      EDDIE HEARN underwent the same brutal 72 hour fast that transformed Dana White – before getting back to healthy eating. UFC president White last year went 86 hours without food, lasting with only water and claimed he felt like a “superhero”.
      Eddie Hearn underwent a brutal 72 hour fastCredit: David Venni / Men’s Health UK
      UFC president Dana White transformed his body
      Now boxing promoter Hearn – who recently featured on the cover of Men’s Health – has followed up with a three-day fast.
      He tracked his progress on Instagram before finally feasting at 7.30pm after living off just water and electrolytes.
      Hearn posted: “Job done! 72 hour fast complete. Feel good and was a good mental challenge!”
      The man behind Anthony Joshua’s career then shared his healthy diet plan.
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      It consisted of 500ml detox drink, green veg in spinach and broccoli as well as sweet potato and avocado.
      Hearn also had some coconut protein balls, a protein shake, peri chicken, a chicken curry and a coconut banana cookie.
      The 44-year-old recently embarked on a demanding ten-week workout programme to get in shape and now feels better than ever.
      He told Men’s Health UK: “When I wake up in the morning, I go into the bathroom and I get a glimpse of myself and go, ‘F**king hell yeah,’ and that’s good enough.
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      “That makes me feel great for the day.”
      Hearn’s outlook has completely changed as he focuses on improving his fitness even further.
      He added: “Right now, physically, I feel better than I’ve ever felt in my life, and I’m 44 years old.
      “I’m excited to see what’s going to happen in six months, what’s going to happen in 12 months, what’s going to happen in three years.”

      Read about Eddie Hearn’s workouts on the new Men’s Health app, available to download now.

      Hearn featured on the cover of Men’s HealthCredit: David Venni / Men’s Health UK More

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      I sparred Tyson Fury before he got dropped by Ngannou, he slacked in the gym and only did four rounds at a time

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      TYSON FURY got embarrassed by Francis Ngannou because he was slacking in the gym, according to one of his sparring partners.The Gypsy King eked out a controversial split decision victory over the former UFC heavyweight champion in their Riyadh rumble last October.
      Tyson Fury locked horns with former UFC champ Francis Ngannou in a boxing match last OctoberCredit: AP
      The Gypsy King was dropped by the boxing novice but eked out a split-decision winCredit: AFP
      Fury’s sparring partner Martin Bakole has revealed he was slacking in the gym when it came to sparsCredit: INSTAGRAM@MARTIN_BAKOLE
      Fury was cut and DROPPED by the boxing novice in the third round of the crossover clash, which will live long in the memory of boxing fans.
      And according to Martin Bakole, the WBC king’s lack of adequate preparation from a sparring perspective almost resulted in him suffering his first professional loss.
      He told iFL TV: “I’ve never seen Tyson training like that. He was doing four rounds, six rounds in the gym for sparring.
      “Maybe he’s watching this and knows he wasn’t 100 per cent focused.
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      “That’s not the Tyson Fury I know when were preparing for [Wladimir] Klitschko, [Derek] Chisora and Dillian Whyte.
      “This was different.”
      Fury, 35, is seemingly leaving no stone unturned for his undisputed heavyweight title fight with former pound-for-pound king Oleksandr Usyk next month.
      Bakole knows a thing or two about Usyk having sparred undefeated Ukrainian on multiple occasions.
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      And he reckons the former cruiserweight king could cause a huge upset if Fury doesn’t mind his Ps and Qs.
      He said: “This is a hard question. Very hard question. 50/50.
      “On points, I can see Usyk. And a knockout, it may be a surprise, but the Gypsy King.
      “Because he has to fix his mistakes, you know, people judge him against Ngannou.
      “Imagine if he stops Usyk, they will say that the Ngannou fight was a little bit of a mistake, he didn’t take it serious.
      “It’s so hard because I know Usyk is world-class. Top-class movement. But the Gypsy King … I’ll go draw for me.”
      Fury is anticipating a tough night at the office against slick southpaw but insists: “There’s only one winner, and I am destined to become the undisputed champion.
      “More than that, I am destined to cement my legacy as the No. 1 fighter in this era.
      “To do that I have to beat this little man and that’s it, simple as.
      “Easier said than done I understand, he’s a tricky man, good boxer, slick.
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      “But I have seen many people like him before and when they fight the big men they struggle.
      “He’s going to struggle on February 17 and he’s going to lose, I will break him for sure.” More

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      Tyson Fury warned he’s facing a ‘bad dude’ in Usyk as Ukrainian shows off incredible strength in gruelling workout

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      BOXING fans are concerned for Tyson Fury after seeing Oleksandr Usyk’s latest gruelling workout for their showdown.The pair will throw down for all the heavyweight marbles in Saudi Arabia next month in the division’s first undisputed fight in over 25 years.
      Tyson Fury challenges Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight title next monthCredit: EPA
      Former pound-for-pound king Oleksandr Usyk has been hard at work in the gymCredit: INSTAGRAM@USYKAA
      The Ukrainian showed off his incredible strength by flipping and catching kettlebellsCredit: INSTAGRAM@USYKAA
      Both men have tucked themselves away for the biggest training camps of their respective careers, although Usyk has given his fans little glimpses of his preparation on social media.
      And fight fans were left stunned by the Ukranian’s latest workout video, which he shared on his official Instagram page.
      The clip showed a beefy-looking Usyk flipping KETTLEBELLS 360 degrees and catching them perfectly while he performed swings.
      After performing several gruelling reps, Usyk flung the hefty weights on to a spongey mat and received a brief round of applause before shadowboxing.
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      Footage of Usyk’s incredible feat of strength spread like wildlife on social media and received a slew of comments from fans.
      One wrote on X: “Woww Usyk is not playing too.”
      Another said: “Juggling/Flipping one Kettlebell is challenging. Let alone two at the same time.
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      “Takes a certain amount of skill level. To properly perform this exercise. Usyk is a bad dude. That’s for sure.”
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      And another said: “Washed Fury won’t keep up with his pace.”
      One remarked: “Great shape. I can’t wait for February 17th.”
      Another chimed in: “Usyk taking all the belts home.”
      One boxing fan defiantly said: “Usyk is going to embarrass Tyson over 12 rounds. LFG champ.”
      Another stunned viewer said: “Flipping one Kettlebell is hard enough.
      “But two of them at the same time? Good lord, Usyk.”
      Unified heavyweight champ Usyk will enter the biggest fight of his career on the back of a ninth-round TKO win over Brit Daniel Dubois in August.
      Fury, meanwhile, goes into the Riydah rumble on the back of a narrow win over former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou last October.
      Tyson Fury has vowed to stop Oleksandr Usyk in brutal fashionCredit: EPA
      But the Gypsy King is confident of immortalising himself with a brutal stoppage victory.
      He said: “It’s going to be one of the fights for the ages.
      “I believe we are both destined to be here and to be in this big fight in Saudi Arabia.
      “And there’s only one winner, and I am destined to become the undisputed champion.
      “More than that, I am destined to cement my legacy as the No. 1 fighter in this era.
      “To do that I have to beat this little man and that’s it, simple as.
      “Easier said than done I understand, he’s a tricky man, good boxer, slick.
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      “But I have seen many people like him before and when they fight the big men they struggle.
      “He’s going to struggle on February 17 and he’s going to lose, I will break him for sure.” More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo, 38, shows off ripped abs as he enjoys topless gym session during Saudi league’s winter break

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO showed his ripped physique off on Instagram during the Saudi league’s winter break.His club, Al-Nassr, enter the halfway point in the Saudi Pro League in second place – seven points off Al-Hilal in first.
      Ronaldo showed off his abs on InstagramCredit: instagram @cristiano
      He also posted a video showing him working out his backCredit: instagram @cristiano
      The forward has a strict workout regimenCredit: instagram @cristiano
      The Portuguese international, 38, has 20 goals in his 18 league appearances for Al-Nassr this season.
      He has 24 goals and 11 assists in his 25 appearances in all competitions.
      But the forward has shown that the break is no excuse not to keep working hard.
      He posted a video using rope attachments in the gym which showed him working his back out.
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      The intense workout video was set to Deja Vu by Luis Santana and Ana Castela,
      He finished off with a snap of him in the process of doing some bicep curls whilst topless and barefoot in just a pair of shorts.
      Despite now being in his late 30s, the forward looks just as muscular as he did during his prime.
      It’s been just over a year now since Ronaldo made the switch to the Saudi League.
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      Ronaldo has an impressive scoring record for Al-NassrCredit: Getty
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      His transfer was followed by a number of stars also joining the league in the summer.
      Ronaldo has 38 goals and 13 assists in his 44 total appearances for the Saudi club.
      He’ll be back in action when the Saudi League resumes following the winter break on February 7. More

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      Tyson Fury still showing battle scars from Ngannou fight as he posts X-rated blast at ‘useless s***’ Oleksandr Usyk

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      TYSON FURY issued an X-rated rant at “useless piece of s*** Oleksandr Usyk” – but his video caused confusion amongst fans. Fury faces Usyk in an undisputed title decider on February 17 in Saudi Arabia with all four belts on the line for the first time in heavyweight history.
      Tyson Fury issued an X-rated rant at ‘useless piece of s***’Credit: Instagram / @tysonfury
      Fury posted the video from BritainCredit: Instagram / @tysonfury
      And his Queensberry promotional team on January 1 posted footage of the Gypsy King arriving in Riyadh.
      But, a day later and Fury uploaded a video on Instagram after a run clearly back home in Britain.
      And he roared: “Another big day of running in the f*****g mountains. Come on! Easy work.
      “Smashing Usyk’s little rabit face right in for him. Useless piece of s***.”
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      But fans were mythed by Fury’s location after the news of his arrival in Saudi.
      And he looked to also be showing off marks from his fight with Francis Ngannou, 37, in October.
      One fan said: “I thought you arrived in Saudi Arabia a couple of days ago? That doesn’t look like Saudi Arabia?”
      Another added: “I thought he was in Saudi?”
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      One questioned: “Shouldn’t that eye be healed by now?”
      Another said: “Looks like someone has smashed your eye in.”
      Fury, 35, followed up his callout by posting a picture of his Morecambe boxing gym ahead of a training session.
      But, his training partner Isaac Lowe is in Saudi Arabia and posted a training video in the gym.
      And Fury’s nutritionist Greg Marriott posted a picture from Saudi which appears to have the WBC champ in the background.
      Fury posted a picture outside his Morecambe boxing gym despite news of his arrival in Saudi
      Nutritionist Greg Marriott posted a picture from Saudi with Fury appearing to be in the background
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      Lionel Messi shows off shredded abs in gym selfie… before Cristiano Ronaldo upstages him with ripped training snaps

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      LIONEL MESSI shows off his abs in a gym selfie with wife Antonela – but Cristiano Ronaldo upstaged him just hours later.The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner is in prime shape well ahead of the MLS season starting in February when Luis Suarez will join him at Inter Miami.
      Lionel Messi and Antonela are happy to show their peak conditionCredit: Instagram @leomessi
      Cristiano Ronaldo later upstaged Messi with his own ripped training snap
      However, his old rival Cristiano Ronaldo posted a training snap of his own ripped bodies a day later.
      The veteran forward shared a picture of his bulging leg muscles to Instagram during a topless gym workout.
      Ronaldo gave a steely look to the camera as he flexed, captioning the post with a peace sign and weight lifting emoji.
      Former Liverpool striker Suarez has joined ex-Barca pals Messi, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba at David Beckham’s club in the USA.
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      And Messi, 36, looked proud to show he’s still in the physical condition that help Argentina lift the 2022 World Cup glory and earned him his latest global player-of-the-year gong two months ago.
      Unicef ambassador Antonela wore a sporty crop top for a gym selfie of the toned couple that she posted on Instagram.
      Book looked in peak form but, whereas she smiled wildly, Messi had the focused expression more worthy of a player about to take a key penalty.
      That of course was just what he did – twice – in a momentous World Cup final triumph over France in Qatar 12 months ago.
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      He notched a spot-kick during his double in a 3-3 draw after extra time.
      He then tucked home the opener in Argentina’s 4-2 shoutout success.
      The ex-PSG star is not due to be in action again on a pitch until a friendly with Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Hilal in February.
      Japanese side Vissel Kobe and Messi’s first club Newell’s Old Boys will also take centre stage in Miami’s warm-up games.
      Messi’s MLS season under fellow Argentinian Gerardo Martino opens at home to Western Conference team Real Salt Lake on February 21.
      And Suarez is expected to line up alongside him – going back to the future as two-thirds of the dream Barcelona attack they formed with Neymar.
      The Uruguay legend switched to Miami this month despite being named the Brazil top-flight’s player of the season.
      Suarez, 36, decided his knee wasn’t up to playing the second year of his contract with Gremio.
      But he’s hungry to play once more with Messi as he said: “I look forward to reuniting with great friends and players.”
      Antonela and Messi pride themselves on staying in top shapeCredit: instagram/antonelaroccuzzo
      Argentinian Messi and Uruguay’s Luis Suarez will be reunited at Inter Miami after developing a strong friendship at BarcelonaCredit: AFP More