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      Misfits boxer Swarmz reveals secrets to stunning SIX STONE body transformation and boasts ‘I’m like Popeye now’

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      RAPPER Swarmz has lost a stunning SIX STONE after swapping a diet of fatty fast food for protein filled meats and greens. The musician was thrust into the influencer boxing scene in August 2022 when he fought superstar KSI on two weeks notice.
      Rapper Swarmz before his first fightCredit: Reuters
      Swarmz has now lost six stone
      He weighed 17st 6lb when he first walked into the boxing gym – now a year later he is down to 11st 9lb.
      And Swarmz – real name Brandon Scott – hailed his coach Huzaifah Iqbal and strict diet for the sensational turnaround.
      He told SunSport: “A good coach, good people around me, good diet and training twice a day. 
      “I just keep mentally fit and keep it strict. I used to eat a lot of McDonald’s and stuff and just not being consistent. 
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      “Now I eat my greens and I’m like Popeye now! I like my spinach.” 
      Gone are the days of a Big Mac and fries for Swarmz, who now lives off a slither of salmon and vegetables.
      The recording artist revealed it was only when he first got under the bright lights that things clicked into place.
      He said: “It was the fighting. When I actually got in the ring with KSI it changed me. 
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      “I wouldn’t say the sparring or anything that’s just part of the training but when I get in the ring, the losses changed me. 
      “It made me a stronger person. Look at the way I’m looking now.” 
      Swarmz, 27, was due to face Ryan Taylor, 30, on Saturday in a rematch of the bout he won in one round in January.
      But an arrest just days before the grudge match has ruled Taylor out with Misfits searching for a new opponent.
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      I sparred champ with 100% KO ratio… his punches felt like being hit with a POLE and he left gym-mates black and blue

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      WHEN Dan Azeez was picked up in Toronto to spar with Artur Beterbiev he could not believe what he got himself in for. The WBC, IBF and WBO champion called on Azeez’s services last year and brought the Londoner out to his Canada training base.
      Dan Azeez with light-heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev
      But when Azeez caught a lift from the airport with one of the sparring partners already out there, reality set in.
      He told SunSport: “I jumped in his car and he turned around to look at me and he was black eyed, lips huge, everything. 
      “I said, ‘Surely you weren’t sparring Beterbiev?’ He goes, ‘Yep.’ I was like, ‘Oh no! What advice would you give me?’ 
      “He said, ‘Just keep your hands up.’ I said, ‘What kind of advice is that?’ But that was funny.”
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      Beterbiev is not only one of the best fighters in the world but also one of the hardest.
      He currently reigns as boxing’s only champ with a 100 per cent knockout ratio having stopped all 19 of his opponents.
      And Azeez can attest to just how heavy-handed the Russian is.
      He said: “Oh, it was horrible. It was like getting hit with a pole. It was horrible.” 
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      Beterbiev cuts a stoic look when he fights, wearing all black and rarely cracking a smile.
      But Azeez – who fights Joshua Buatsi next – revealed behind the Terminator persona is actually a puncher with personality.
      He said: “It was weird because he doesn’t speak too much English, he comes in and just smashes everybody up! 
      “But as the weeks went on with him, he’s got a sense of humour, he’ll make jokes and what not. 
      “It’s weird he reminds me of Buatsi, very devilish in the ring, he’s got that spite but outside of the ring such a nice, humble, respectful person. 
      “Beterbiev is the exact same person. In the ring, mate you don’t even want to spend one second in there but outside he’s funny, give you advice, nice guy.” 
      Azeez, 34, prepares to put friendship aside with Buatsi, 30, for their London derby at the O2 Arena on October 21.
      And the winner will be next in line for the WBA belt held by Dmitry Bivol, 32, currently the only title not held by Beterbiev, 38.
      A win for Azeez over Buatsi puts him next in line for Bivol and he is full of confidence thanks to his gruelling rounds in North America. 
      Azeez said: “It gave me a real confidence boost because if I can spar and be in there with him and as the weeks went on, I was getting better and better with him, I could take his shots and power. 
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      “It really let me know, I’m not too far off that level. Don’t get me wrong, I won’t mix my words they’re at that top elite level. But I know I’m not too far.” 

      Watch Buatsi vs Azeez live on Sky Sports on October 21st from The O2 in London. Tickets available via BOXXER.com

      Dan Azeez and Joshua Buatsi facing offCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More

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      Bulked up Eddie Hearn shows off bulging muscles in gym pic but distracted Ricky Hatton asks ‘WTF are you wearing?’

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      BOXING promoter extraordinaire Eddie Hearn has shown off his dramatic body transformation.The Matchroom Boxing chief has made wholesale lifestyle changes over the last year, tweaking his training regime and diet in order to shed the pounds.
      Eddie Hearn has been prioritising his health and well-being as well as putting together big fightsCredit: INSTAGRAM@EDDIEHEARN
      The Matchroom Boxing chief has dropped a whopping 10kg of extra timberCredit: GETTY
      The 44-year-old recently showed off his progress in the gym on InstagramCredit: instagram @kaipeacockfitness
      Hearn, 44, has shed over a STONE-AND-A-HALF of excess timber during his fitness journey – the result of which he recently shared on Instagram.
      Hearn shared a snap of himself flexing his guns at the gym with his 1.3million Instagram followers.
      The accompanying caption for the joint post with his personal trainer read: “The WORK never stops.”
      Hearn’s impressive frame received plenty of comments, although several of his followers – including Ricky Hatton – questioned his gym attire.
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      One commented: “The muscles say beast mode activated, but the outfit says high school netball team.”
      Another said: “Good gains shame about the skirt.”
      And another said: “Did you get one of your kids to dress ya, mate?”
      One remarked: “Great work, mate. Not sure about the wardrobe tho.”
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      Eddie Hearn has shed over a stone-and-a-halfCredit: SPORTSFILE
      Another chimed in: “I must say that is bad choice of gym wear.
      “Did you forget your gym bag and have to go lost property.”
      Former two-weight world champion Hatton asked: “What the f**k are you wearing Eddie?”
      Hearn saw the funny side of the comments, chiming in: “[I’ve] had a stinker.”
      One boxing fan joked by saying: “You might as well step in and fight [Oleksandr] Usyk yourself. Looking good.”
      Hearn opened up on his fitness journey and dramatic weight loss a candid interview with Men’s Health.
      He said: “I’ve changed my training routine and I’ve been more focused on what I’ve been eating.
      “Food is the problem for me, not training. I’ve run a marathon, and I run three or four times a week, no problem. Food is the big problem, and I’ve got on top of that.
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      “I’ve also stopped drinking which has been a game changer as well.
      “I’ve lost about 10 kilos now so I’ve still got a long way to go.” More

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      Tyson Fury’s dad John says he ‘hopes Francis Ngannou is playing possum’ after being left stunned by open workout

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      JOHN FURY hopes Francis Ngannou’s recent open workout was nothing more than mind games to get into his son Tyson’s head.The former UFC heavyweight champion faces the Gypsy King in a controversial crossover clash in Saudi Arabia next month.
      Francis Ngannou faces Tyson Fury in a crossover clash next monthCredit: GETTY
      The former UFC champ has Mike Tyson on his team and recently took part in an open workoutCredit: AFP
      Fury’s dad – John – slammed what he saw of The Predator’s open workoutCredit: Getty
      Ngannou has enlisted the services of Mike Tyson to try and down the WBC heavyweight champion and took part in an open workout with the boxing icon earlier this week.
      But his somewhat laboured punching midway through the gruelling workout had fans questioning his chances of victory.
      A clip of a tired Ngannou jabbing and throwing a straight right hand to the body went viral on Thursday and also came to the attention of John.
      The 59-year-old said: “Just seen Francis Ngannou and Mike Tyson and that so-called trainer who’s got the pads on the open workout.
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      “I hope he’s kidding along and playing possum here.
      “I hope that’s a joke and intended to be a laugh because if it’s not, he has not got a prayer.
      “He ain’t got a cat in hell’s chance.”
      John is adamant Tyson will make light work of The Predator if he fights how he hit pads during the open workout.
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      He continued: “He won’t get out the first round. It’s probably going to be Tyson’s quickest knockout but it [the training video] has got to be kidology, fun and games.
      “Because if that’s what he’s got, well god help him. He’s going to get smashed to bits.
      “That is all I’m saying mate, that’s embarrassing. If that’s all he can do in a public workout, don’t bother doing a public workout. It’s a disgrace.”
      Ngannou goes into his professional boxing debut as a huge underdog but is nonetheless confident of pulling off one of the biggest upsets in the history of the sport.
      The MMA man-mountain said: “My dream was always to box and to box the best.
      “This is my opportunity to make that dream come true and cement my position as the ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’.
      “All I will say to Tyson for now is he better dance in that ring.
      “Because if I touch him, he’s going to sleep.” More

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      Inside the jet-setting life of Brit athlete Lauryn Davey, from bikini-clad beach breaks to snowboarding in Switzerland

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      LAURYN DAVEY can often be seen on the track or in the gym as she bids to make the cut for Team GB at a future Olympic games. The 24-year-old British heptathlete is also a medical student at Swansea University.
      Lauryn Davey enjoys a lavish lifestyleCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey
      Davey has been able to go snowboarding in SwitzerlandCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey
      She frequently shares her outings on InstagramCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey
      When not on track or studying she enjoys a number of activitiesCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey
      Davey is gunning for the Olympics in 2028Credit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey
      However, Davey is not gung-ho 24/7.
      Between training and having her head in medical books, she is able to enjoy some remarkable downtime.
      Davey recently enjoyed some time in Heby, Sweden.
      While there she could be seen taking a dip in a lake while wearing a blue bikini.
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      One fan commented: “🔥🔥🔥 that body is beyond perfection.”
      Keeping with the bikini theme, Davey was seen wearing a red bikini while relaxing in a swimming pool.
      In April she wore a similar bikini on an outing to the beach.
      Davey has also been seen holidaying in numerous lavish spots.
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      From sunny spells in Spain and fab French breaks to Ireland adventures and snowboarding in Switzerland, she has come a long way from her home country of Wales.
      Davey also shares when she is in the gymCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey
      She was seen relaxing in red bikini last monthCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey
      She will be desperately hoping she will get to visit Los Angeles, United States in 2028 when the Olympics roll around.
      The Paris 2024 games come too soon for Davey considering her pursuit of a medical doctorate.
      But Davey hopes the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Australia, another country on the bucket list, will be her ticket to LA that will see her achieve a lifelong dream.
      Oh, and aside from all of that she is a massive dog lover!
      Davey has more than 22,000 Instagram followersCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey
      She is often seen wearing bikini’s during visits to the beachCredit: Instagram @laurynlouisedavey
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      Cristiano Ronaldo’s Wag Georgina Rodriguez shows off her ‘peachy’ bum in skin-tight outfit for gym workout

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      GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ has shown off her peachy bum while working out in a gym.The partner of Cristiano Ronaldo was keeping fit as she had a go at a yoga-style session.
      Georgina Rodriguez showed off her bum during a workoutCredit: https://www.instagram.com/georginagio/?hl=en
      She uploaded the footage to InstagramCredit: https://www.instagram.com/georginagio/?hl=en
      She also did some yoga posesCredit: https://www.instagram.com/georginagio/?hl=en
      And shared the snaps with her 50.9million followersCredit: https://www.instagram.com/georginagio/?hl=en
      Georgina, 29, uploaded a clip of herself in full flow to her Instagram story for her 50.9million followers.
      In the clip, she is working her arms with a pulling machine while wearing a skin-tight orange gym outfit.
      She even added a caption to the video of a peach emoji.
      The model also shared a selfie of herself on a bench as well as another one in which she is looking at the camera.
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      The last photo showed Georgina in a yoga pose with one of her legs in the air.
      She moved to Saudi Arabia with Ronaldo, 38, following his move to Al-Nassr.
      The couple have been dating each other since 2016 and have two children together, with Ronaldo having five in total.
      Georgina gave birth to baby daughter Alana Martina on November 12, 2017.
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      Georgina regularly wows fans with her picturesCredit: Getty
      She is dating Cristiano RonaldoCredit: Instagram @georginagio
      They have been together since 2016Credit: instagram @georginagio
      On April 18, 2022 Georgina gave birth to twins, but the couple announced that sadly one of the two babies died shortly after she gave birth.
      After a tough start to the season for Ronaldo, he seems to have found his feet again.
      The former Manchester United and Real Madrid star netted a hat-trick for Al-Nassr against Al-Fateh.
      It was a much-needed victory for Al-Nassr having lost their opening two games of the new season – with Aymeric Laporte making his debut in defence.
      Ronaldo is currently playing for Al-Nassr in Saudi ArabiaCredit: AFP More

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      How Mo Salah became the world’s most feared forward by sticking to a strict diet and strenuous exercise plan

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      MOHAMED SALAH has become one of the most feared forwards on the planet.The Egypt hotshot, 31, has scored a staggering 187 goals for Liverpool in 307 games, and got off the ground this season by netting against Bournemouth last weekend.
      Liverpool star Mo Salah follows a strict diet
      Salah is seen as a key man in Jurgen Klopp’s machine, as they chase a Champions League spot.
      Which is why the Reds are refusing to entertain advances from Saudi Arabia, as Al-Ittihad prepare to make him the world’s highest paid player.
      The ex-Chelsea forward has achieved greatness thanks to a strict diet and rigorous exercise plan, including 3am workouts during Ramadan.
      It’s that sacrifice that has seen Salah emulate Cristiano Ronaldo as one of football’s most chiselled stars.
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      Here’s how he did it.
      What Salah puts in his body daily is crucial to his success, although he allows himself a cheat day with pizza every so often.
      Speaking about his diet, the Egyptian told CNN, “Nutrition is so important, it’s part of the game.
      “It has helped with my recovery, allowed me to sleep better and helped my body adapt quickly.
      “My nutritionist says that because I don’t have any fat on my body, I can eat what I want. I also don’t drink so it’s fine.”
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      And it’s fair to say, the devout Muslim is usually very careful with his food.
      For breakfast, he will eat parathas – a puffy flatbread – with a glass of milk.
      If he’s still hungry, he will then go for a bowl of fruit.
      When it comes to lunch, Salah tends to load up on more calories. He enjoys lentils, vegetables, bread, chicken, and will finish with a bowl of yogurt.
      His favourite dish is an Egyptian speciality called kushari, which is made from rice, macaroni and lentils and topped with spiced tomatoes, chickpeas and onions.
      He revealed: “When I go back to Egypt, I call my friend from the airport to buy kushari for us to eat in the car.
      “I pull my hoodie over my head, jump into the car and then I’m eating it straight away.”
      Dinner is usually a light affair – with soup, salad and vegetables preferred. He’ll wash that down with a glass of fresh fruit juice without sugar.
      Salah’s dedication to his craft is shown by his obsession with working out.
      If he’s not training with the Reds, he’s doing additional sessions of weight training, bodyweight work, plyometrics, yoga, swimming and stretching exercises.
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      Light meals and plenty of vegetables are key to Salah’s success
      Egyptian speciality kushari is one of Salah’s favourite meals
      Pizza is Salah’s guilty pleasure
      “Normally, I get up early to go for training which starts either in the morning or in the afternoon,” Salah told ON Ent.
      “Then I come for recovery for almost two hours. Therapy for any injuries or specific massage so you mitigate any suffering of your body.
      “After that, I go to the gym here at the club which is optional for players. After training, I do stretching and recovery again.
      “Finally, I go to the pool at the club or with Makka [his daughter] at home. I finish all these activities around 7 or 8pm.”
      During Ramadan, Salah made sure he didn’t miss a single minute to sculpt his abs.
      He was up at 3am after fasting during daylight hours to hit the weights in his home gym.
      When Salah was at Chelsea, he cut a skinny figure.
      Even when he found his form on loan at Fiorentina before securing a move to Roma, he was certainly less defined.
      However, thanks to following a diet plan and exercising religiously, he has seen a remarkable body transformation.
      Today’s Salah is bursting out of his Liverpool shirt with bulging biceps and shredded abs.
      Often, he’s not afraid to show off his torso on Instagram to his adoring fans.
      And even his team-mates can’t help but take pictures of his incredible physique.
      Scotland international Andy Robertson shared a snap of Salah topless in a swimming pool back in 2021.
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      Hilariously, he joked that his pal had a ‘bit of body fat to lose’ in the photo.
      If that’s the case, then SunSport better jump on an exercise bike lively.
      Home workouts are very important to Salah
      Strenuous weight training is key to building up Salah’s biceps
      Additionally, Salah likes to swim in his spare time
      At Chelsea, Salah cut a slight figure
      When on loan to Fiorentina in 2015 he was far from the perfect athleteCredit: Rex
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      I’m a two-time Olympic boxing medallist.. now I’m trying my hand at new sport but it’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done

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      FORMER Olympic boxer Paddy Barnes has turned to a new sport after retiring from boxing in 2019.The 36-year-old declared he has “fallen in love” with CrossFit after training at the KVLR gym in Belfast since hanging up his gloves.
      Paddy Barnes represented Ireland at the Beijing, London and Rio Olympic GamesCredit: Sportsfile – Subscription

      He will compete in his first CrossFit competition in Northern Ireland this month.
      Barnes is a two-time Olympic bronze medallist who also won gold representing Northern Ireland in the 2010 and 2014 Commonwealth games.
      The former flyweight fought nine times as a professional after moving into the paid ranks in 2016, challenging for a world title at Windsor Park in 2018.
      He said he has fallen in love with CrossFit despite admitting it’s the “hardest thing I’ve done”.
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      Barnes told Belfast Live: “I absolutely love it, and I don’t know why. I go in and it is the hardest training I have done in my life, but I am addicted to it.
      “And there could be worse things you could be addicted to, know what I mean?
      “This morning I did 100 double unders (skipping), 16 devil presses which went down in twos. It took me 11 minutes and nearly killed me, but I had been on the drink all weekend.
      “I remember my first session I ever did in CrossFit. I had to take a week off work after it to recover.
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      “I did a thing called the ‘Murph’ which is a mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 press-ups, 300 squats and a mile run again. And I couldn’t function for a week.
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      “I would fly through it now though.”
      CrossFit is a branded fitness regimen that was developed by Greg Glassman and Lauren Jenai in 2000.
      The exercise style combines a weight-lifting training style with developing cardiovascular fitness through high intensity exercise.
      Barnes says CrossFit has allowed him to refocus after a few wayward years.
      “I retired from boxing in 2019, and ever since then I have been eating and drinking,” he joked.
      “But to be fair I have done a lot of running as I enjoy it, things like 5ks and all that.
      “I run around the Waterworks which kept me ticking over for a while. But the CrossFit was a shock to the system.
      “I love it though, I really do. I want to apply myself a bit more.
      “I have competition at the end of the month in Mallusk, in a team of three. There are loads of competitions in the south of Ireland which I might enter to see how I get on, but give myself time to prepare properly for it.
      “The Mallusk competition is intermediate standard. I am fit but I am not strong enough for the proper elite stage.
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      “I would be kidding myself if I said yes to one of those competitions.”
      When asked if he misses boxing at all, Barnes said: “Definitely not. I don’t mind not getting punched in the face.” More