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    Anthony Joshua reveals touching reason why he still lives with his mum aged 34 as he gears up for Francis Ngannou fight

    ANTHONY JOSHUA has revealed the touching reason why he still lives at home with his mother at the age of 34.The British mogul opened up about his life outside the boxing ring and his close relationship with his mum ahead of the boxer’s blockbuster clash against Francis Ngannou on Friday. Anthony Joshua has revealed the heartwarming reason he has not moved out yetCredit: GettyJoshua still lives with his mum Yeta in North LondonThe two-time former unified world heavyweight champion AJ will take on the ex-UFC champ Ngannou in Riyadh for what’s another big coup for Saudi dealmaker Turki Al-Sheikh.But when Joshua is not busy jetsetting across the world on training camps the boxing icon is at home in North London where he lives with his mum, Yeta.In an interview with Good Morning Britain on Monday the boxer did not mind sharing to hosts Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley why he has not moved out yet.He said: “I realise that when I started training I train away from home a lot.READ MORE IN BOXING”So if I’m away from home let’s say I’m away from home 10 months of the year. Then when I get back I’ve got to do commercial work.”I realise that if I was to move out I would never see my mum or any of my family. Being at home when I get back. “Throughout the year I’m away in different parts of the world… But my base, my home, is with my mum so I can see her when I’m back. So I can still wake up and spend time with her when I can.”Reid praised Joshua for his heartwarming reason and said he was “so lovely.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSShe said: “That is so lovely! That is the tender heart… of someone who is about to go into a ring and try and knock someone out.”While Madeley grilled AJ over whether his mum watches his fights and the boxer revealed it’s “tough” for her to see.How Saudi Arabia are making the dream fights happen on such short noticeJoshua added: “I do ask her, she sometimes doesn’t show up. She prays a lot. Sometimes she stays behind prays. “It’s tough for her of course but she enjoys the fruits of the labour.” More

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    How kind Kate Garraway came to Chris Kamara’s rescue amid his crippling health battles

    FOOTIE pundit Chris Kamara says he has made huge progress in his battle with speech apraxia thanks to Kate Garraway.The Good Morning Britain host Kate, 56, recommended an “experimental” treatment in Brazil which has helped the ex-Sky Sports star regain fluency in his voice.
    Chris Kamara has made huge progress in his battle with speech apraxiaCredit: Jonathan Brady / PA
    It comes after GMB host Kate Garraway recommended an ‘experimental’ treatment in BrazilCredit: PA
    Kammy, 66, said during the new series of Dave’s travel show World’s Most Dangerous Roads: “I’d say I’m 25 per cent away from the person I used to be.”
    Close pal and ex-Soccer Saturday host Jeff Stelling, 68 replied: “Seventy five percent of Chris Kamara is more valuable than 100 per cent of a lot of people you see on telly.”
    Kammy was diagnosed with speech apraxia in 2021. The condition, which interrupts messages from the brain to the vocal cords resulting in slurred speech, has also affected his balance and ability to walk.
    But he flourished thanks to the advice to go to Brazil given by friend Kate, who took her late husband Derek Draper to Mexico for treatment after his speech was affected by Covid.
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    The methods used in the treatment are unknown but results have been so good, the former Bradford City manager is urging for it to be available in the UK.
    He said: “The treatment has not been sanctioned by the world medical boards. I’ll be campaigning to try and get it over here.”
    During his tour of Sri Lanka with Jeff — on the country’s most hazardous roads — Kammy showed how much progress he had made.
    He said: “I thought that was it, it’s over, but I’m back working with my best buddy and maybe getting away with the voice.”
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    Jeff added: “There was a time where I didn’t think I’d see Kammy as we knew him again, but Most Dangerous Roads has given him a boost because he’s realised he can do things”.
    The co-hosts will discuss their hopes of working with each other in the future should Kammy’s health improve in next Sunday’s episode.
    This Morning pays tribute to Kate Garraway’s husband Derek Draper after he dies aged 56
    Kate took late husband Derek Draper to treatment in Mexico after his speech was affected by CovidCredit: ITv More

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    Soccer Saturday legend Chris Kamara set to bravely sing live on TV show after being diagnosed with speech apraxia

    CHRIS KARAMA will make an appearance on ITV show Get Britain Singing.The Soccer Saturday legend revealed last year he was suffering with a condition known as speech apraxia.
    Chris Kamara will be appearing on ITV Show Get Britain SingingCredit: Splash
    Kamara revealed in 2022 that he was suffering with a condition called speech apraxiaCredit: PA
    The condition is a neurological disorder that affects the body’s ability to perform natural motor functions.
    One symptom is making talking difficult, with sufferers knowing what they’d like to say, but having trouble communicating their words.
    But brave Kammy will take up the microphone and sing on the ITV programme.
    The broadcaster confirmed his appearance as part of their “Christmas TV extravaganza” in its Get Britain Singing campaign where celebrities will sing a host of classic tunes.
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    The campaign is one part of the Get Britain Talking initiative, which sees stars discussing their own experiences with mental health.
    Kamara, who will play the role of Ghost, will be joined by The Masked Singer favourites Russell Watson (Cockroach) and Aled Jones (Traffic Cone) on the show.
    They will be up against four other teams to be crowned champions.
    Good Morning Britain stars Kate Garraway, Charlotte Hawkins, Alex Beresford, Laura Tobin and Dr Amir Khan will be one of the five groups.
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    Other stars from some of TV’s biggest shows including Love Island, EastEnders and Coronation Street will also be competing.
    Kamara, 65, worked on Sky Sports between 1992 and 2022.
    He broke down while appearing on Good Morning Britain last month to talk about his condition.
    In the emotional interview, he said: “I get upset talking about it.
    “I was in denial. I was ashamed I couldn’t speak.”
    As tears filled his eyes, GMB host Susanna Reid, 52, leant over the the desk to hold his hand.
    He continued: “I didn’t want to be a burden, that’s the thing.
    “I have spent so long looking after my family and I didn’t want them to be in a position where they were looking after me.”
    In an interview last December, Chris told The Sun: “The doctor said if I’d gone in those first two or three months and had my thyroid checked then I might have been okay.

    “But because I left it, everything happening in the body — the balance, the muscle weakening — came from the fact I didn’t tell anybody.
    “I feel I’ve let my wife and family down by being a dinosaur and not getting checked out.” More

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    Tyson Fury leaves Kate Garraway in stitches during chat about ‘love handles’ live on GMB ahead of Francis Ngannou fight

    TYSON FURY left Kate Garraway in stitches during a chat about his “love handles”.Fury returns on Saturday night in Saudi Arabia against ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou in a money-spinning crossover clash.
    Tyson Fury left Kate Garraway in stitches during a chat about his ‘lovehandles’Credit: ITV
    Fury and Francis Ngannou ahead of their fight in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Reuters
    The Gypsy King has boasted in the past about being able to beat chiseled rivals while sporting a “dad bod”.
    And he told Good Morning Britain host Kate that he will not mess with his winning formula, as she burst into laughter.
    Fury said: “I embrace the love handles. The love handles make me unique, it makes me a unique fighter to have my love handles.
    “I represent all the fat people around the world, all the dad bods, all the chubsters, I fight for those people.”
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    Fury, 35, welcomes Ngannou, 37, over to the boxing ring after the MMA star walked out on the UFC.
    And the WBC world boxing champ admitted it has been hard to study the boxing debutant.
    He said: “It’s been a little bit difficult to get any footage on the guy but at the end of the day I can only be the best version of myself.
    “It’s not really about what the opponent does, ever, it’s always about me being the best version of myself and going in there fully prepared and expecting the unexpected.”
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    Fury has already signed for his next fight before even sharing the ring with powerhouse Ngannou.
    He has an agreement in place with Oleksandr Usyk, 36, to meet in the heavyweight division’s first four-belt unification.
    Promoters have eyed a December 23 date in Saudi, meaning Fury has little time to breathe between bouts.
    He admitted: “It’s a quick turnaround yes, that’s for sure.
    “But I’ve been prepping for these boxing fights for 35 years, if I can’t do it now I’m never going to be able to do it.
    “It’s never been a thing of, ‘I’m going to go for it or I’m not going to go for it.’
    “It’s always been thing have happened, finances have been involved and things haven’t worked out for whatever reason.
    “This time, everything’s in place, everything’s there and the deal was done in like ten minutes when before it was taking months on end to get sorted out.”
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    Piers Morgan begs Victor Osimhen ‘come to Arsenal’ with Napoli star considering suing OWN CLUB over mocking TikTok video

    PIERS MORGAN urged Victor Osimhen to “come to Arsenal” as the striker considers suing his own club Napoli for a mocking TikTok video.Osimhen’s agent blasted the Italian champs for a now-deleted post taunting their main man for missing a penalty in Sunday’s 0-0 Serie A draw at Bologna.
    Victor Osimhen’s agent has accused Napoli of causing the frontman ‘very serious damage’ with a video teasing him over a spot-kick fail
    Piers Morgan hopes Osimhen joins Saka and Jesus up front for ArsenalCredit: Getty
    And Gunners’ super-fan Morgan responded with a direct plea to the Nigerian, who was linked with Arsenal, Manchester and Chelsea earlier this year.
    The Sun columnist posted: “Don’t take this terrible treatment @victorosimhen9 – come to Arsenal instead.”
    PSG, Newcastle and Everton also reportedly shown interest in the 23-year-old in the last two transfer windows.
    Napoli have appeared determined to keep a player who some pundits rate as the world’s most complete frontman.
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    That stance has not altered publicly – but the decision to make, let alone post, a video trolling Osimhen seems bizarre.
    Napoli added the caption “Gimme penalty please” to his spot-kick miss, plus a whining voice-over appearing to take fun out of the ex-Lille star.
    Osimhen’s representative Roberto Calenda issued a statement on Tuesday night condemning the club’s actions.
    He wrote: “What happened today on Napoli’s official profile on the TikTok platform is not acceptable.
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    “A video mocking Victor was first made public and then, but now belatedly, deleted.
    “A serious fact that causes very serious damage to the player and adds to the treatment that the boy is suffering in the last period between media trials and fake news”.
    “We reserve the right to take legal action and any useful initiative to protect Victor.”
    Osimhen later appeared to have deleted all reference to Napoli from his Instagram account, with only pictures from Nigeria and his previous clubs remaining. More

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    FA creep Luis Rubiales refuses to apologise to Jenni Hermoso & says kiss was ‘noble’ in bombshell Piers Morgan interview

    SPANISH FA chief Luis Rubiales has refused to apologise to footie ace Jenni Hermoso in bombshell Piers Morgan interview.The disgraced football president, 46, sparked outrage when he kissed Hermoso without her consent after his country won the Women’s World Cup earlier this month.
    Luis Rubiales has refused to apologise to Jenni HermosoCredit: Talk TV
    Rubiales caused a worldwide storm by kissing Spain’s Jenni Hermoso on the lips at the Women’s World Cup Final
    The row caused a shockwave across the international football world, as numerous figures called for his resignation and Spanish prosecutors opened a criminal investigation.
    But in a revealing sit-down with Piers, Rubiales defended his actions – saying the kiss was “noble”.
    He said: “You can imagine if you win the lottery or hopefully soon one day the war in the Ukraine finishes, I mean celebrations will go on up and down the globe. 
    “People don’t ask permissions, it’s just a happy, happy time and people celebrate.
    “This has turned out to be a snowball created by spurious arguments and people. 
    “My intentions were noble, enthusiastic, 100% non-sexual, 100%, I repeat, 100%.”
    During the interview he was repeatedly pressed by Piers to apologise to Hermoso – but he insists it was a misunderstanding.
    He said: “It was a mutual act, she came towards me, very happy. She lifted me up, she lifted me up in the air… We were both emotional. 
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    “When we hit the ground, I had a quick conversation with her. We congratulated each other. I gave her a quick peck. I asked her, can I give you a quick peck, which is normal in our country. 
    “I think she gave me one or two slaps in my side, she was laughing, and that was it. No intention. 
    “Of course no sexual connotation of anything. Just a moment of happiness, just great joy in that moment.”
    It comes after Rubiales this week revealed he is resigning following the scandal.
    On Wednesday World Cup Champion Jenni Hermoso presented a complaint of sexual assault against Rubiales to the Spanish prosecutors office.
    He formally announced his resignation from the Spanish FA and from his UEFA vice-presidency.
    It’s the first formal complaint from Hermoso, 33, following the non consensual kiss after Spain’s victory.
    She lodged the sexual assault complaint in person at the State Attorney General’s Office – as the public ministry will present an official complaint soon against Rubiales soon.
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    A judge at Spain’s Audiencia Nacional court in Madrid will be tasked with conducting the probe and deciding whether Rubiales should face charges before inviting prosecutors to indict the suspended Spanish FA president.
    Watch the full interview on Talk TV’s Piers Morgan Uncensored.
    Rubiales revealed the bombshell news in an interview with Piers Morgan
    Piers Morgan pressed him for an apologyCredit: Talk TV More

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    Spain FA chief Luis Rubiales finally QUITS after kiss row and says he ‘can’t continue’ during Piers Morgan interview

    SPANISH FA chief Luis Rubiales has finally quit after his kiss row – saying he “can’t continue” in an interview with Piers Morgan.Rubiales revealed is resigning following the scandal over him kissing Spain’s Jenni Hermoso at the Women’s World Cup Final.
    Luis Rubiales has resigned as Spanish FA bossCredit: Talk TV
    Rubiales caused a worldwide storm by kissing Spain’s Jenni Hermoso on the lips at the Women’s World Cup Final.Credit: Enterprise
    Rubiales revealed the bombshell news in an interview with Piers MorganCredit: Talk TV
    He formally announced his resignation from the Spanish FA and from his UEFA vice-presidency tonight after Piers tweeted a clip of his bombshell announcement.
    Asked by Piers whether he would resign in the interview, Rubiales said: “I am going to – of course I cannot continue my work.”
    Rubiales explained that he made the decision after speaking with his father and his daughters.
    He said: “They know it’s not a question about me.
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    “Some friends very close to me said ‘Luis, now you have to focus on your dignity and continue your life – if not, you are probably going to damage people you love and the sport you love’.
    “This is more a question of not only me. In this situation now it is more intelligent and the thing I had to do.”
    After news of his resignation broke, Rubiales tweeted: “I will defend my honour. I will defend my innocence.
    “I have faith in the future. I have faith in the truth.
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    “Thanks everyone.”
    Rubiales spoke about his relationship with his daughters before making the bombshell announcement.
    He said: “I love my daughters so much, and they love me so, so much.
    “I’m very proud of them. They are very close to me.”
    In his defiant resignation letter, Rubiales writes: “It is clear that I will not be able to return to my position.
    “I do not want Spanish football to be harmed by this entirely disproportionate campaign.”
    On Wednesday World Cup Champion Jenni Hermoso presented a complaint of sexual assault against Rubiales to the Spanish prosecutors office.
    The footballer has laid low after FA president Rubiales, 46, kissed her on the lips at last month’s final — sparking outrage.
    State prosecutors are now expected to ask a Spanish court to place the 46-year-old under criminal investigation in the next few days.
    It’s the first formal complaint from Hermoso, 33, following the non consensual kiss after Spain’s victory.
    She lodged the sexual assault complaint in person at the State Attorney General’s Office – as the public ministry will present an official complaint soon against Rubiales soon.
    A judge at Spain’s Audiencia Nacional court in Madrid will be tasked with conducting the probe and deciding whether Rubiales should face charges before inviting prosecutors to indict the suspended Spanish FA president.
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    GMB fans spot John Fury shouting at a pre-recorded video live on TV ahead of Tommy Fury’s fight with KSI

    FANS poked fun at John Fury after he shouted at KSI’s pre-recorded video.Fury appeared on Good Morning Britain alongside his son Tommy ahead of the clash between Fury jnr and KSI.
    John Fury, right, shouted at KSI’s pre-recorded video
    KSI fired a warning shot at Tommy FuryCredit: Reuters
    The pair will go head to head on October 14Credit: Reuters

    The pair are set to fight in Manchester on October 14, with Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis featuring on the undercard.
    There has been plenty of back and forth between the two fighters with KSI warning Tommy he will be embarrassed when he loses to a YouTuber.
    Fury snr quickly interjected, saying: “Shut up you human pineapple.
    “You look like a pineapple get that bandanna off, let’s have a look at that pineapple haircut.”
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    As KSI continued and warned Tommy how much he wants the win, Fury responded: “Ooh we’re shaking. We’re terrified.”
    Fans found Fury’s behaviour amusing considering KSI was unable to respond.
    One reacted saying: “John Fury there talking to a pre recorded video.”
    Another added: “John Fury, the dope, not understanding the concept of prerecorded…”
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    A third wrote: “That’s embarrassing.”
    And another commented: “John Fury thought KSI was live, and KSI thinks this is WWE.”
    Tommy also hit back at KSI with a message of his own that left GMB presenter Kate Garraway a little disturbed.
    He said: “This is a message for KSI. Cut all of that fancy talk out, the laughs and all the stupid bandanas, whatever you want to do… come October 14 his life will be ruined.

    “All his singing, podcasting, his business, it will all be finished as mark my words, he’ll be leaving Manchester Arena in an ambulance. I can quite clearly guarantee it.”
    Garraway also admitted she was more scared of Fury than his son after he went on an impassioned rant, after which she stated Tommy likely did not backchat when he was younger. More