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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
      Today, Salah is more ripped than everCredit: Reuters More

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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

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      Cristiano Ronaldo shows off his washboard abs to awestruck young fan at fitness event

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO showed off his abs to a young fan at a fitness event in Japan.The football superstar was in attendance at an event for his own fitness brand, Sixpad.

      Cristiano Ronaldo showed his stomach to a young fan who wanted to compare their abs to hisCredit: Twitter / @ESPNUK
      Ronaldo took a look at the youngster’s physique tooCredit: Twitter / @ESPNUK
      The star-struck kid got a hug from his idol after the exchangeCredit: Twitter / @ESPNUK
      Ronaldo has been on pre-season tour in Japan with Al-NassrCredit: Getty
      Whilst at the event a young fan asked the 38-year-old if they could compare their abdominal muscles to his.
      The toned Al-Nassr forward obliged and showed off his washboard eight-pack in a heart warming exchange.
      The youngster also showed Ronaldo his abs, with the Portuguese hero seemingly impressed by the kid’s fitness levels.
      The pair then shared a high-five and a hug.
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      The five time Ballon d’Or winner was sporting one of his ‘Sixpad’ belts during the event.
      The strange device is an electrical stimulation belt that causes your muscles to contract and relax – similar to a core workout.
      Ronaldo continues to defy his age with his immense physicality and chiselled body.
      The former Real Madrid and Man United man has been on pre-season tour with Al-Nassr in Japan.
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      The Saudi Pro League side faced off against against some of the best teams in Europe including PSG, Inter and Benfica.
      The club will now gear up to take part in the Arab Champions Cup where they play Al-Shahab next.
      Ronaldo could be welcoming a new star to play alongside him for the upcoming season too.
      Al-Nassr have been linked with a move for Bayern Munich forward Sadio Mane, who has fallen out of favour in Germany. More

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      I’m a former goalkeeper who quit football to become a bodybuilder, appeared in Men’s Health and became a wrestler

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      PLENTY of people dream of becoming a footballer, wrestler, model or bodybuilder.Stuart Tomlinson has done all four.
      Stuart Tomlinson already resembled a hulking figure during his football careerCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      The goalkeeper came through Crewe’s academy in the early 2000s, and was given his professional debut by the Alex.
      After 28 appearances he left Crewe to join Barrow in 2009 – before going on to play for Port Vale and Burton Albion over the following four years.
      Tomlinson had an unusual physique for a goalkeeper, and sometimes had his rippling muscles mistaken for being overweight by goading opposition fans – not that it overly bothered him.
      He suffered a devastating knee injury while playing for Burton during the 2012-13 season, and was forced to hang up his gloves aged just 28 at the end of that campaign.
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      Boasting an impressive physique, Tomlinson landed some modelling work – even going on to appear on the cover of Men’s Health.
      He was soon picked up by WWE talent spotters, and found himself signing for Vince McMahon’s promotion.
      “I was on the cover of Men’s Health,” he told the Mirror in 2016.
      “And the talent scout Canyon Ceman, I think he saw a picture of me, and they were looking for talent from the UK, and then lucky enough I got a try-out, and I was here a couple of months later.”
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      Tomlinson appeared as “Hugo Knox” during his time in the WWECredit: WWE
      Tomlinson, appearing under the ring name “Hugo Knox”, joined the WWE’s developmental division NXT.
      While football was his first love, wrestling always remained a passion, and he added: “If you asked any of the guys I used to play football with, I would always be watching Monday Night Raw or messing around trying to wrestle them in training!”
      Donning a pair of tiny polka dot trunks during his WWE stint, Tomlinson shoved previous taunts from fans down their throats.
      On his message for terrace boo boys, he said: “I used to get a lot of abuse, getting called fat and this, that and the other, it’s a bit of a change now when I’m just in my wrestling attire, which is a pair of tiny pants.
      “But I don’t go the gym every day to be covered up! For everyone who was calling me fat, come and watch!”
      Tomlinson suffered a number of injuries during his three years with the WWE, and went on to be released in 2016.
      Incredibly, he returned to football in March of the following year.
      He played half a dozen games for sixth-tier Altrincham – covering for injured former Barrow team-mate Tim Deasy.
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      That would be his last stint in football, and he has gone on to become a bodybuilder with his incredible dedication to gym work.
      Tomlinson, now 38, still shares plenty of post-workout images to social media – showing off his incredible build and huge muscles.
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      Anthony Joshua shows off hulking body in the gym as he bulks up ahead of proposed Dillian Whyte rematch

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA hit the weights in the gym as he prepares for his proposed rematch with Dillian Whyte. AJ is currently out in Texas with new coach Derrick James gearing up for their next bout together.
      Anthony Joshua hit the weights as he prepares for his proposed rematch with Dillian WhyteCredit: INSTAGRAM @ anthonyjoshua
      Anthony Joshua is out in Texas trainingCredit: Instagram/@anthonyjoshua
      And Joshua gave a glimpse into his heavy duty training camp as he uploaded a picture deadlifting a huge amount of weights.
      AJ looked hulking in the snap and fans were left divided in the comment section.
      One said: “Keep working hard champ.”
      Another added: “Prove the doubters wrong.”
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      One argued: “Haven’t you learned it’s not about weightlifting?”
      Another agreed: “Love it. But that don’t win fights.”
      Joshua, 33, returned with victory in April beating Jermaine Franklin, 29, over 12 rounds.
      And he is now in talks for his next TWO fights, against Whyte, 35, and Deontay Wilder, 37.
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      Promoter Eddie Hearn spent last week negotiating a deal for AJ to face Wilder in Saudi Arabia.
      But Whyte has also now signed a contract to rematch Joshua on August 12 at the O2 Arena, which could be announced this week.
      Hearn told Boxing News on Saturday: “We’ve been setting deadlines, extending deadlines, to get things done and we wanted to announce today.
      “But it’s very likely Monday or Tuesday could be an announcement.”
      Hearn met with reps from Saudi last week to finalise terms for Joshua to fight Wilder and talks are due to continue this week.
      He said: “Obviously with our meetings with Saudi on Friday, Thursday, we’re in a really great place we virtually have a deal agreed in principle subject to a few final discussions.
      “We’re meeting them again on Monday. I think we’re in a good place but we want to fight on August 12th, and it’s important to his development and his momentum that he does and that’s still the plan.”
      Eddie Hearn pictured with Anthony JoshuaCredit: INSTAGRAM@EDDIEHEARN More