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      Reality TV star and topless rapper fight in shocking backstage brawl at Mayweather vs Gotti III

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      A REALITY TV star and a rapper were seen brawling in shocking scenes after Floyd Mayweather’s fight was abandoned. Rapper Big Lex was seen in a scrap with Puerto Rican TV personality Joseline Hernandez backstage in the FLA Arena in Miami.
      Reality TV star Joseline Hernandez, left, fighting rapper Big LexCredit: Twitter
      The singer’s dress slipped, exposing her breastsCredit: Instagram
      Big Lex pictured at the fightCredit: bigbadlex_
      Joseline Hernandez attends Zeus Network’s Joseline’s CabaretCredit: Getty
      Rapper Big Lex who was at the fight in MiamiCredit: Instagram
      The American boxing legend returned for an exhibition bout, this time with the grandson of notorious mob boss John Gotti.
      But the fight in Florida came to a dramatic end when a massive punch up in the ring between the two camps saw the whole thing KO’d.
      And afterwards a shocking brawl broke out between two celebrity fans.
      Joseline – aka The Puerto Rican Princess – looked to have Lex in a headlock at one point, which forced the singer’s dress to come off and exopse her breasts.
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      Security men rushed to intervene and pull the two women apart.
      It’s not clear what started the fight, but the brawl came after an unknown woman threw water at Joseline.
      Joseline, 36, is best known for appearing on VH1’s Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta.
      Big Lex, 31, is a rapper and TV star, who has hosted shows like Big Baddie Olympics and Big Lex: The Baddie Collection.
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      Fans were also captured in wild scenes attacking each other in other parts of the venue as police struggled to clear the arena.
      One was even hit to the ground which only sparked more mayhem amongst the charged up crowd.
      They had come to watch Mayweather in yet another non-sanctioned fight, this time against John Gotti III.
      And for the first six rounds, the Hall of Famer was in complete control landing at will and evading any danger coming back his way.
      Referee Kenny Bayless warned the pair throughout to stop trading trash talk and start boxing.
      But by round six they would not let up on the foul-mouthed insults to the point Bayless actually called off the action.
      Although Gotti was having none of it as he refused to let the fight up and immediately chased after Mayweather.
      The former pound-for-pound king backed up and defended in retreat as Bayless did his best to try and stop Gotti.
      As Mayweather got his back to the ropes, the two began trading leather once more – this time with lawlessly.
      That is what sparked the mass melee in the ring as both teams stormed in.
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      And there was no sign of the brawling ending, causing Mayweather, 46, and Gotti, 30, to be escorted out of the arena.
      But the rivalling camps continued to scrap by the ring and backstage, until police were forced to intervene and escort everyone away.
      John Gotti III’s fight with Floyd Mayweather was abandonedCredit: Rex More

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      Tyson Fury’s team perform huge Anthony Joshua U-turn and tell Brit he was RIGHT to turn down Battle of Britain

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      TYSON FURY’s team appear to understand Anthony Joshua’s decision to snub a short-notice domestic dust-up.Former two-time heavyweight king Joshua was approached with a shock offer for a Battle of Britain with The Gypsy King late last month.
      Anthony Joshua and his team snubbed a potential September showdown with Tyson FuryCredit: RICHARD PELHAM
      The Gypsy King’s co-promoter Frank Warren tore into AJ and his rival Eddie HearnCredit: PA
      But Bob Arum doesn’t blame AJ for prioritising his clash with Deontay WilderCredit: GETTY
      An official contract, however, was never sent over – although Joshua flat out refused to put his plans for a multi-million-pound Saudi showdown with Deontay Wilder on hold for his notoriously hot-and-cold rival.
      Fury co-promoter Frank Warren lambasted Joshua for his decision to snub a September showdown, although Bob Arum sees the logic behind it.
      The 91-year-old told Boxing Social: “Why would he want to fight Tyson Fury now when he can wait for the Saudi money in the winter and fight Wilder?
      “This is a business for them.”
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      Arum doesn’t buy into the suggestion that Joshua is ‘afraid’ to face Fury, adding: ” I don’t blame anybody.
      “Everybody’s in it to make the best business deal they can, and as far as Joshua is concerned that probably is waiting for December and fighting Wilder.”
      Joshua, 33, is currently in negotiations to face long-time rival Dillian Whyte in August before a winter showdown with Wilder.
      But promoter Eddie Hearn isn’t completely ruling out the idea of the Watford warrior finally dancing with WBC king Fury later this year.
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      He said: “We have an offer without a contract so we need to wait on that contract.
      “Don’t forget that Frank has never done a fight with Saudi Arabia, I have done two fights.
      The Matchroon Boxing chief told iFL TV: “I’m well up for talking about the Fury fight in September, but we have our plan for August and December.
      “Do you think interviews like that are going to help, ‘Anthony Joshua, you’re a coward’.
      “You’ve absolutely lost your mind. What are you doing, is that the sign of someone trying to make a fight?

      “The public have wised up to Frank Warren and Tyson Fury, they aren’t falling for it any more and we aren’t falling for it any more.
      “We will make the fight and talk about it sensibly.
      “But what we won’t get into is ‘Sign the contract you p*s’. What’s that?”
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      London 2012 gold medallist Joshua returned to the win column in April with scrappy points win over Jermaine Franklin.
      Fury, meanwhile, hasn’t set foot inside the ring since his one-sided December destruction of Derek Chisora in their Tottenham trilogy fight. More

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      Boxing star Teofimo Lopez, 25, announces shock retirement just HOURS after stunning upset win over Josh Taylor

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      TEOFIMO LOPEZ has seemingly announced his retirement from boxing – just hours after his stunning world title upset.The American shocked the world early on Sunday morning by dethroning WBO and Ring Magazine super-lightweight champion Josh Taylor.
      Teofimo Lopez became WBO and Ring Magazine super-lightweight champion early on Sunday morningCredit: GETTY
      The American dethroned Scotland’s Josh Taylor to become a two-weight championCredit: GETTY
      The Takeover seemingly announced his retirement from boxing just hours after his wold title winCredit: INSTAGRAM@TEOFIMOLOPEZ
      Former unified lightweight king Lopez looked like his old self as he cruised to a points victory over the Scot at Theater at Madison Square Garden.
      The 25-year-old – who has had boxing concerned for his mental well-being over the last year – hinted that he would walk away from the sport moments after becoming a two-division champion.
      And he’s seemingly stuck to his word, writing on Instagram alongside a picture of himself as a child with his dad: “What a relief!
      “Retired at the Top. Thank you boxing for the amazing life you’ve provided for myself and my entire loved ones!
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      “THE DOUBLE-GREATEST #JesusIsKing.”
      Scores of Lopez’s 841,000 followers were quick to comment, with one saying: “Great fight last night.
      “You put in a show. Great career too. God bless. Stay up!”
      Another said: “Well done but your too young to retire.
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      “But ultimately you know what’s best….don’t regret like Prince Naseem did.”
      And another said: “Great performance. Beautiful Boxing. Great career.”
      One remarked: “Bro what? this gotta be a joke
      Another chimed in: “Sometimes it’s bigger then boxing.
      “He must be dealing with a lot in life and want to focus on that.
      “It’s nothing wrong with that mental health it’s more important.”
      Defeat to Lopez was the first of Taylor’s professional career, but he offered no excuses.
      He said: “It wasn’t my best, but the better man won.
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      “I felt amazing in the gym. Congratulations to Teofimo.
      “I’d love to do it again. The lay-off had nothing to do with it. I’ve got no excuses, he was the better man tonight.”
      Teofimo Lopez inflicted the first loss of Josh Taylor’s professional careerCredit: AP More

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      Floyd Mayweather boasts of having all his ‘faculties’ aged 46 ahead of next exhibition against grandson of mob boss

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER boasted of still having all his faculties intact as he prepares for another exhibition fight. The boxing legend at aged 46 is back in action, this time against John Gotti III, grandson to one of America’s most notorious crime bosses.
      John Gotti III and Floyd Mayweather ahead of their exhibition
      It will be Mayweather’s SEVENTH exhibition since officially retiring in 2017 after beating UFC superstar Conor McGregor, 34.
      And the unbeaten Hall of Famer – who was never floored in his career – is reaping the rewards of his defensive style all these years later.
      Mayweather said: “With an event like this, it’s truly amazing to still have all my faculties.
      “The aim of the game is to hit and not get hit, that’s why I was able to be in the sport of boxing as a professional for 27 years.”
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      Mayweather has faced stars of the MMA, social media and celebrity boxing world since boxing in exhibition bouts.
      His last came in February against reality TV favourite-turned fighter Aaron Chalmers, 36, at a near-empty O2 Arena in London.
      And Gotti III – whose grandfather John Gotti ran the Gambino crime family in the late 80s and 90s – will be the next to face Mayweather.
      The 30-year-old is a 5-1 MMA fighter and 2-0 boxer who brings an army of fans from New York to Florida.
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      But Mayweather said: “Remember, I’ve fought all around the world, every country I’ve fought in.
      “Remember this, when we get in the ring it’s up to the two fighters. It has nothing to do with crowd.
      “They can scream, they can holla, they can shout. This is what I do at the end of the day.
      “I don’t have to brag, I don’t have to boast, I don’t have to tell you what I can do, the world knows what I can do.
      “So he has to show the world what he can do.”
      Floyd Mayweather and John Gotti IIICredit: Rex More

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      Tyson Fury called out by Jarrell Miller after American weighs 23 STONE for exhibition on Floyd Mayweather’s undercard

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      JARRELL MILLER weighed over 23 STONE for his exhibition on Floyd Mayweather’s undercard – and wants to fight Tyson Fury next. The American faces Las Vegas-based undefeated heavyweight Antonio Zepeda tomorrow night in Florida.
      Jarrell Miller weighing in for his exhibition bout against Antonio Zepeda
      The bill is being headlined by boxing legend Mayweather, who faces John Gotti III, grandson of the notorious mob boss.
      Miller, 34, made his mark when tipping the scales as 325lb (23st 2lb) and made it clear he is setting his sights on Fury, 34.
      He said: “I’ll do kickboxing, MMA, I chef it up, I do anything to stay busy. So we’re going to go in there and have some fun. 
      “He’s a young, hungry guy, I’m still young, still hungry and we’re looking for Tyson Fury after this.
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      “So we’re just gonna go in there, have some fun and put on an entertaining show. 
      “I’m gonna go and do what I do, cook some cheeseburgers.” 
      Miller returns in his fourth fight since his doping scandal which cost him a mega-money payday against Anthony Joshua in 2019.
      A series of failed drug tests saw his world title bout scrapped and reputation in tatters.
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      Miller blamed the failed tests on a tainted supplement and stem cell shots in his elbow.
      He then received a contract with Bob Arum’s Top Rank stable but again tested positive for a banned substance.
      This time the former kickboxer put it down to a SEX PILL and was handed a two-year suspension.
      After serving the ban, Miller did enrol in VADA testing which saw his licence in Las Vegas reinstated.
      He won two comeback bouts before stopping Australian Lucas Browne, 44, in Dubai in March.
      And he now faces 6-0 Zepeda, who has a 100 per cent knockout ratio and trains out of Mayweather’s Vegas gym.
      Miller said: “He’s an undefeated guy he’s going to come in there and throw punches at me so it’s real. 
      “Don’t think we’re going in there to pitty pat, we’re going to have some fun at the same time. 
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      “I know he has longevity in his career, I have longevity in my career so there’s respect there at the same time but we both know where our careers are going. 
      “I’ve gotta do what I’ve gotta do, he’s gotta do what he’s gotta do.” 
      Jarrell Miller formerly sparred Tyson FuryCredit: INSTAGRAM More

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      Tommy Fury reveals reason why he didn’t have immediate rematch with Jake Paul as KSI guns for fight

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      TOMMY FURY has heaped the blame on Jake Paul for the delay of their proposed rematch.The former Love Island star was on course for a second successive multi-million-pound showdown with the Problem Child after edging their February fight via split decision.
      Tommy Fury edged Jake Paul in their grudge match in FebruaryCredit: GETTY
      Paul campaigned for an immediate rematch but will fight UFC legend Nate Diaz next insteadCredit: GETTY
      Fury claims the immediate rematch went by the wayside as Paul went ‘silent’Credit: GETTY
      But YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul has instead opted to try and get back in the win column against former UFC star Nate Diaz in August.
      And Fury claims the duo didn’t immediately run things back because Paul and his team went AWOL.
      When asked if he’d been offered the fight, he told talkSPORT: “Nope. Not once [has he been in contact.]
      “I think I saw a tweet the other day that he wants to run it back in a year’s time, but as far as I’m concerned we were meant to be running it back a few months later.”
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      Former Disney star Paul, 26, was hellbent on rematching Fury in the aftermath of his first professional defeat.
      But Fury reckons he had a change of heart after watching back their Saudi showdown.
      The 24-year-old said: “He was in the middle of the ring saying ‘I’m here for the rematch, that’ll be my next fight.’
      “Obviously he’s gone away, watched it, and thought ‘maybe I’m not that good yet.’ So he’s silent.”
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      Although his sights are currently focused on MMA icon Diaz, Paul already has a date in mind for exacting revenge on Fury.
      In a scathing rant at bitter rival KSI, Paul tweeted: “This clown… tried to fight D***o Dan [Dillon Danis] who has never boxed and put a dehydration clause on him.
      “Fought a 40-year-old who hadn’t fought for 3 years and put a rehydration clause on him before elbowing him.
      “Now trying to squeeze Tommy.
      “I elevated Tommy, my son is now worth a lot more than the $1.5M offers you making. Tommy, February we run it back.”
      Tommy Fury seemingly has a fight with KSI in the pipelineCredit: GETTY
      Fury hasn’t fought since his razor-close victory over Paul but seemingly has a fight with KSI in the pipeline.
      TNT confronted the YouTuber in the ring last month and said: “All I can say is, sign me up.
      “Easy money, easy money.
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      “You are going to sleep in four rounds. Four rounds, asleep.
      “Gung ho, no defence, no head movement. Knocked out.” More

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      Mike Tyson’s old coach reveals prediction for Anthony Joshua vs Deontay Wilder as former champ admits he’s ‘nervous’

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      MIKE TYSON’s former coach has given his prediction for Anthony Joshua’s imminent heavyweight showdown with Deontay Wilder.A long-awaited grudge match between the two former champions is in the works for December, with the blockbuster showdown set to take place in Saudi Arabia.
      Anthony Joshua is on course for a December dust-up with Deontay WilderCredit: RICHARD PELHAM
      The long-overdue showdown is on course to land in Saudi ArabiaCredit: GETTY
      Teddy Atlas – Mike Tyson’s former trainer – doesn’t see the fight going well for JoshuaCredit: GETTY
      Both men are shells of the fighters they were five years ago when they held all the heavyweight hardware, but Joshua more so.
      And Teddy Atlas believes AJ’s proneness to being caught with right hands will result in him suffering a brutal knockout loss.
      The International Boxing Hall of Famer said on his ‘The Fight’ podcast: “If I was backing him [Joshua], I don’t know if I’d want to put him in with Wilder, to be quite frank.
      “With the kind of right hand Wilder chucks and the susceptibility he has to getting hit with the right hand.
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      “It’s not a knock on him, but I think Wilder would knock him out.”
      Joshua returned to the win column in April with a scrappy points victory over Jermaine Franklin, who had success with his counter-overhand right on several occasions.
      When pressed further on a fight between AJ and Wilder, Atlas said: “Joshua’s vulnerability for the right hand is one of the reasons [I think he loses].
      “Besides, the fact [is[ he’s made so much money.
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      “He doesn’t need to do this, that you never see him with Wilder ever.”
      Before Joshua can think about a long-overdue clash with Wilder, he must first get through fellow Brit Dillian Whyte.
      A rematch with the Brixton Body Snatcher is in the works for August 12, although the fight has not yet been made official.
      And Wilder admits he’ll be “nervous” watching Joshua put their multi-million-pound Saudi showdown on the line against Whyte.

      The Bronze Bomber told SunSport this week: “Are you nervous?
      “Everybody’s nervous, we all are.
      “I will be, I’ve said before I’m a straightforward, honest guy anyone that knows me knows that.
      “But I am nervous, if he takes a fight. We’ll keep it like that.” More

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      Tyson Fury ‘left reeling’ after he’s punched in the FACE by fan as people joke he ‘landed more than Chisora in 3 fights’

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      TYSON FURY was unexpectedly chinned by a member of the public during what was supposed to be a light-hearted sparring session.The WBC heavyweight champion is currently enjoying a luxury holiday in Thailand – where he visited underprivileged kids at a Bangkok orphanage.

      Tyson Fury took part in some light-hearted sparring with fans after a meet and greetCredit: TWITTER@FUROCITYENERGY
      The Gypsy King had his chin checked by an overenthusiastic fanCredit: TWITTER@FUROCITYENERGY
      Fury was initially miffed but laughed off the misplaced punchCredit: TWITTER@FUROCITYENERGY
      Fury and his team have since travelled to the island of Phuket and visited the Bangtao Muay Thai and MMA gym for a meet and greet with fans.
      The Gypsy King made their day by taking part in some light sparring for a whopping 15 rounds.
      But one of the over-excited attendees accidentally clocked the burly Brit on the chin with a stray right hand.
      The bloke immediately apologised for landing the punch, which Fury took well and immediately brushed off.
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      The 34-year-old was in such great spirits that he pretended to be left reeling by the punch and fake stumbled around the ring.
      Boxing fans were quick to comment on the hilarious clip, with one saying: “The champ got chin checked in sparring — oops!!”
      Another said: “The banter.”
      And another said: “Floats like a middleweight tho [sic]!”
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      One remarked: “Even tho [sic] he milked it to look like it’s nothin, u can tell he wasn’t happy.”
      Another chimed in: ” There was a split second there, just a split second, before he starting joking that he was that, that Fury was p****d.
      “He definitely contemplated a solid jab for a moment.”
      One even said: “More than Chisora landed in 3 fights.”
      Fury hasn’t set foot inside the ring his one-sided Tottenham trilogy with Derek Chisora last December.
      The former unified heavyweight champion was due to face Oleksandr Usyk in a historic undisputed fight in the spring but their multi-million-pound showdown fell through.
      Promoter Frank Warren, however, is adamant he will be back in the ring later this year, telling talkSPORT: “He is fighting in September.”
      When asked who he will fight, the Queensberry Promotions chief said: “I hope we can get the contract signed.
      “We have got a couple of options there with one of the guys we are negotiating with, we will announce it in due course.
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      “Because what do we keep doing?
      “Putting out names and then it doesn’t happen.”
      Tyson Fury hasn’t set foot inside the ring in over seven monthsCredit: GETTY More