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      Boxing fans fear Deontay Wilder will ‘gas out’ in next fight after footage of training emerges

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      DEONTAY WILDER’s latest training footage has left some boxing fans adamant he’ll be huffing and puffing in his next fight.The Bronze Bomber hasn’t set foot inside the ring since last October but is ramping up training ahead of a potential blockbuster bout in December.
      Deontay Wilder is gearing up to return to the ring for a blockbuster showdownCredit: GETTY
      The Bronze Bomber has been hard at work in the gym but fight fans are concerned about his cardioCredit: INSTAGRAM@MALIKKINGSCOTT
      Wilder has been preparing for his latest outing at the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas under the watchful eye of head trainer Malik Scott.
      A recent clip of Scott putting the former WBC heavyweight champion through his paces started doing the rounds on social media this week and sparked concerns from fight fans.
      One tweeted: “My worry for Wilder is that he gets tired quickly.
      “Early KO or risk getting gassed out before the end of the 12th round.”
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      Another said: “Stiff.”
      And another said: “Wilder needs to run for conditioning, not box.”
      One remarked: “Honestly they need to train him to switch his style up.”
      Another chimed in: “If only someone could teach him how to move well and find a bit of balance he’d carry such a threat.
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      “But the way he on he’s he looks like he could fall over at any point.”
      A long-awaited grudge match with rival Anthony Joshua is on the cards for Wilder, who hasn’t fought since his brutal KO of Robert Helenius.
      The showdown, which is still very much in the works, is expected to land in Saudi Arabia.
      Wilder and Joshua, 37 and 33 respectively, were due to throw down five years ago when they held all the heavyweight hardware.

      But Wilder ended up fighting Tyson Fury – who he had three epic bouts with – Dominic Brezeale and Luis Ortiz.
      Although their feud has simmered in recent years, Wilder is still very much excited at the prospect of facing AJ.
      He told iFL TV: ‘We got a lot of different options right now at this moment in time. Joshua, everybody.
      “I think a lot of people is going to get that dream fight everyone wants to see.” More

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      Jake Paul announces major career change after cracking YouTube and world of boxing

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      JAKE PAUL has announced he will be making his film debut in a major career change after success in the ring and social media. The American is one of the most familiar faces on the internet having shot to fame on Vine and later YouTube.
      Jake Paul announced he will be making his film debutCredit: Reuters
      And he capitalised on the boom of celebrity boxing by launching his own promotion and headlined on pay-per-view bills.
      But now, Paul is set to star in his first feature film which is to be produced by Mandalay Pictures.
      He said: “I’m thrilled to be partnering with Mandalay Pictures and Wonder Street on my first feature film project.
      “Both companies have proven track records of producing high-quality content that resonates with audiences, and I couldn’t be more excited to work with such talented and experienced teams.
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      “As someone who has always believed in pushing boundaries and taking risks, I can’t wait to bring this unique story and my brand to the big screen.
      “This is just the beginning of an exciting new chapter in my career.”
      Paul, 26, is set to portray a small-town youth rising to international fame through combat sports, drawing parallels to his real life.
      It is set to be produced by the makers of Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s AIR and Big George Foreman, starring Forest Whitaker. 
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      Paul was a former cast member of Disney Channel show Bizaardvark, playing Dirk Mann for two series.
      As a boxer, he is 6-1 and suffered his first defeat in February to Tommy Fury, 24, losing a split-decision in Saudi Arabia.
      He returns on August 5 in Texas against ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 38.
      Jake Paul in training for his next fightCredit: @JLeonLove More

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      Tyson Fury could be forced to fight Anthony Joshua in monster battle of Britain thanks to loophole, reveals WBC chief

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      TYSON FURY may be forced to defend his heavyweight belt against Anthony Joshua, WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman has admitted.The Gypsy King has been out of action since defeating Derek Chisora in a Tottenham Hotspur Stadium snoozefest last December.
      Tyson Fury is currently without a fightCredit: PA
      Anthony Joshua defeated Jermaine Franklin in AprilCredit: Getty
      Since talks over an April 29 unification bout against Oleksandr Usyk fell through, Fury has found himself without a fight.
      With the 34-year-old still without an opponent, Sulaiman is set to order a mandatory challenger for him.
      And depending on what happens with Deontay Wilder’s proposed bout with Andy Ruiz Jr – AJ could be next in line for a shot at Fury.
      Speaking to Sky Sports, Sulaiman said: “We have to take some action. There are different options.
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      “I’m going to address this with the board of governors, because already we’re entering June and there’s no scenario.
      “Tyson Fury will make us proud and show who the WBC champion is.”
      Further quizzed if Joshua could be in the frame, Sulaiman admitted: “That’s a possibility. If Wilder and Ruiz are not fighting for the final elimination, Joshua’s right there at No3. That’s possible.
      “I don’t want to speculate because that would be irresponsible to try to make something up.
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      “We have to go through a process. The WBC board of governors will make that decision.
      “At this stage anything is possible.
      “There’s too much talent, too many great fights, too many great combinations that could be made for heavyweight and everything is stalled.”
      Joshua, 33, is third ranked WBC heavyweight contender – with Wilder No1 and Ruiz Jr No2.
      The British former world champion was last in action in April, when he beat Jermaine Franklin via decision at London’s 02 Arena.
      Long-time former WBC champ Deontay Wilder is their No1 ranked heavyweight contenderCredit: Getty
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      Eddie Hearn officially offers Dillian Whyte rematch with Anthony Joshua as pair continue to feud on social media

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      DILLIAN WHYTE has officially been offered a rematch with Anthony Joshua, according to Eddie Hearn.The Body Snatcher has been earmarked as the second opponent of Joshua’s career rebuild, which got underway with a blood-soaked win over Jermaine Franklin in April.
      A rematch between Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte is on the cardsCredit: NEWS GROUP NEWSPAPERS
      AJ denied being in talks over a summer showdown with his old rivalCredit: NEWS GROUP NEWSPAPERS
      Promoter Eddie Hearn officially tabled an offer to the Whyte last weekendCredit: GETTY
      But former two-time heavyweight champion Joshua denied being in talks to rematch his old rival in a summer showdown this past weekend, in which Hearn tabled a lucrative offer to the former WBC title challenger.
      The Matchroom Boxing chief told BBC Sport: “The offer was made to Dillian over the weekend.
      “We are waiting for his response to that and we’ll talk today.”
      Hearn has the O2 Arena provisionally reserved for August 12 for Joshua’s proposed second outing of the year.
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      And he hopes that will lead to a December dust-up with former WBC heavyweight king Deontay Wilder.
      He said: “Our plan, which we’ve stressed, is for AJ to box on 12 August and in December again against Deontay.”
      Joshua and Whyte, 33 and 35 respectively, first locked horns with one another in the amateurs all the way back in 2009.
      Whyte came out of their first meeting victorious, although he was knocked out cold in the professional meeting six years later.
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      The Brixton bruiser has been flattened in two of his last four outings, but Hearn insists the fight is still a massive one.
      He said: “Dillian has a lot of value in the rematch.
      “This is not an opponent for Joshua, but a big fight between two world-class heavyweights and huge British names.
      “The negotiations will be difficult but both AJ and Whyte want the fight.”
      In a separate interview with iFL TV, Hearn said: “It’s a big fight. Dillian’s a big name in the division.

      “I think those guys away from the massive fights.
      “If Dillian doesn’t fight AJ, we have to find him another fight and that’s where it starts to become difficult if it’s not Andy Ruiz or Zhang or those kinds of fights.
      “I think it’s I think those world-class heavyweights that are just outside of those elite money fights are in a bit of a tough spot.
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      “Hopefully, we can deliver a deal for Dillian that he’s pleased with and wants to fight and wants the opportunity.
      “But obviously, he’s gonna have his demands as well. More

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      Anthony Joshua branded a ‘b***h’ by Dillian Whyte over shocking X-rated rant as Brit rival calls for rematch

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      DILLIAN WHYTE has hit out at Anthony Joshua following his bitter rival’s X-rated denial of a rematch being in the works.Whyte has been earmarked as the second opponent for AJ’s career rebuild, which began in April with a scrappy points win over Jermaine Franklin.
      A rematch with Dillian Whyte is on the cards for Anthony JoshuaCredit: MATCHROOM BOXING
      AJ recently denied being in talks to throw down with the Brixton Body Snatcher againCredit: MATCHROOM BOXING
      Whyte launched a blustering attack on his old rival after getting wind of his commentsCredit: TWITTER
      But Joshua recently denied negotiations being underway in a now-deleted post, writing: “I don’t know about any talks to fight Dillian Whyte.
      “Every day. AJ this, AJ that, AJ’s hairline going way back but I’ll still f*** your girl go retweet that.”
      It didn’t take long for Whyte to get wind of Joshua’s expletive denial of a rematch being in the pipeline, which he responded to in blistering fashion.
      The Brixton Body Snatcher tweeted: “How’s about you stop being a b***h and let’s make the fight you f***ing weird guy.
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      “Always talking s**t tweeting stuff then deleting be a man you little b***h @anthonyjoshua.”
      The rivalry between Joshua and Whyte, 33 and 35 respectively, dates all the way back to their 2009 amateur clash.
      Whyte won the pair’s first showdown but came up short in their professional meeting six years later, suffering a brutal seventh-round TKO loss.
      Former two-time unified heavyweight champion Joshua plans to return to the ring in August ahead of a mouthwatering Saudi showdown with Deontay Wilder in December.
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      When asked if Joshua and Whyte could renew their rivalry in August, promoter Eddie Hearn told The DAZN Boxing Show: “Correct.
      “That’s what they want to do, but we’ve been told that our fight precedes whatever happens with Tyson [Fury].
      “But we all know AJ against Wilder is a dream heavyweight matchup, one of the biggest in the sport.
      “Yeah, we’re up for that fight. We’re committed to those conversations; there have been conversations, and we’ll see.
      “As I said, what happens with Saudi this week, but we obviously need a formal contract for that which they’re working on. That is our plan.

      “Yeah, we’re up for that fight. We’re committed to those conversations; there have been conversations, and we’ll see, as I said, what happens with Saudi this week.
      “But we obviously need a formal contract for that which they’re working on. That is our plan.
      “Ideally, Dillian Whyte in August and Deontay Wilder in December.
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      “If there is an opportunity to do a Tyson Fury fight, and we have to scrap the other two, I’m sure that’ll be looked at as well.
      “But it’s the confidence to move forward. “We don’t want anything to get in the way of AJ’s plans. He’s in Camp now in Texas, training for his August fight.” More

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      Fans stunned by Andy Ruiz Jr’s body transformation as they gasp ‘the champ is slimming down’

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      BOXING fans have been left stunned by Andy Ruiz Jr’s body transformation.The 33-year-old has not fought since beating Luis Ortiz in September 2022 where he weighed in at 268.75 lbs.
      Andy Ruiz Jr’s weight has been a much-talked about topic over the yearsCredit: Getty
      The former world champ now looks to have shed the pounds in his latest photosCredit: Instagram @andy_destroyer13
      The Snickers-loving fighter was hailed by his followers for his new slim lookCredit: Instagram @andy_destroyer13
      The star ballooned up to 20st for his rematch with Anthony JoshuaCredit: AFP
      That was the same weight as when he shocked the world to beat Anthony Joshua in 2019 to become the heavyweight champion.
      The Snickers-loving Mexican-American then ballooned up to 20 STONE for his rematch with Joshua in Saudi Arabia, which he lost on points.
      But he got back down to 18st 2lb for his comeback fight against Chris Arreola in May 2021, although the win was less than convincing.
      Now the star is targeting a blockbuster clash next as he tries to secure bouts with Tyson Fury or Deontay Wilder.
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      And he looks to be in superb condition as he left fans stunned with how slim he was looking in his latest Instagram post.
      Ruiz Jr shared a snap of himself in Miami throwing a fist while in a pink shirt and shorts combo with a tight black t-shirt underneath and a white hat on his head.
      That was accompanied with a caption that read: “Drop a comment if you are ready for my return.”
      But it was his apparent weight-loss that his 1.8 million followers seemed to be most interested in.
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      One fan reacted to the snaps with: “Looking slim amigo. Let’s get it !”
      Another wrote: “The champ slimmin down.”
      A fellow follower said: “You look ready champ.”
      Ruiz Jr, who recently claimed his Twitter account was hacked after a tweet was sent out about taking drugs and paying for prostitutes, warned Fury he is coming for his WBC crown in April.
      He even hinted a fight had been agreed by re-sharing a mocked up fight poster of the two.
      Fury’s promoter Frank Warren was forced to deny a fight was official, while Ruiz is also eyeing a clash with Wilder.
      The 33-year-old is trying to climb back to the top of the heavyweight divisionCredit: Instagram @andy_destroyer13 More

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      Tyson Fury brutally hits back at ‘big, stiff tramp’ Francis Ngannou after ex-UFC champ ramps up war of words

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      TYSON FURY has launched a blistering attack on Francis Ngannou – claiming he could KO the MMA superstar after knocking back “15 pints.”The former UFC heavyweight champion has been vocal about his desire to box The Gypsy King ever since leaving mixed martial arts’ top promotion in January.
      Francis Ngannou has been gunning for a showdown with Tyson Fury for well over a yearCredit: ESPN
      The former UFC heavyweight champion has called out Fury multiple times since leaving the promotionCredit: GETTY
      Fury launched a blistering attack on Ngannou following his latest calloutCredit: INSTAGRAM@TYSONFURY
      Ngannou doubled down on his eagerness to fight Fury this past weekend, tweeting: “I’ll be ready @Tyson_Fury.”
      It didn’t take long for Fury to get wind of the callout, which he dismissed by insisting he could batter him in a drunken state.
      Fury shared a video of Ngannou hitting the speedbag to his Instagram story and wrote: “I’ll have 15 pints and still KO you, [you] big stiff tramp.”
      Cameroonian clubber Ngannou jumped at the opportunity to try and further goad Fury into a crossover clash, tweeting: “Stop talking, Tyson, and come try.”
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      “I’m already doing you a favour using your gloves and your rules because [of] your limited skill set.”
      WBC heavyweight king Fury is currently without an opponent following the collapse of his historic undisputed showdown with Oleksandr Usyk.
      Ngannou, 36, is eyeing a multi-million-pound boxing payday following the expiration of his UFC contract – which paved the way for him to sign a lucrative and historic deal with the Professional Fighters League.
      And The Predator’s sights are set on throwing down with the likes of Fury, Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder.
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      During an appearance on The MMA Hour manager Marquel Martin said: “We go back and forth on that all the time.
      “We’d love it if one of the big fights present himself, but it seems like they’re kind of tied up. So I guess tune-up fight.
      “Francis isn’t a traditional boxer, so every fight is a big fight.
      “But I know Francis wants to challenge himself.
      “Obviously, you see Deontay out there, Anthony Joshua out there, Tyson Fury out there, we’d love that matchup.
      “I think that’s something that has a narrative and a story behind it that’s bigger than just the fight game.
      “And at the same time, we want to see who the baddest man on the planet is.” More

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      Boxing match STOPPED after fighter suffers horror head injury as he is left with blood pouring down face

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      BOXER Wendy Toussaint was pulled out of his fight against Ardreal Holmes Jr after suffering a horror eye gash. An accidental clash of heads in round eight left Toussaint unable to continue boxing as blood poured down his face.
      Wendy Toussaint was pulled out of his fight against Ardreal Holmes Jr

      Due to the injury being caused accidentally and not by a blow, the bout was halted and taken to judges scorecards at the time.
      Two had Holmes, 28, controversially in front, with the other leaning towards Toussaint, 31.
      As a result, Holmes was declared a technical split-decision victor, which drew a furious reaction from the booing audience.
      In the night’s main event, women’s boxing star Claressa Shields remained unbeaten by defeating Maricela Cornejo, 36.
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      Shields, who returned home to Detroit, retained her undisputed middleweight championship with a shut-out decision.
      She said: “You saw the best of me tonight.
      “The only thing I could have done better than I did tonight was get a knockout, and I think I would have knocked a lot of girls out with the punches I landed. Maricela is smart and she’s tough.”
      Shields, 28, teased a move back to MMA where she is signed to the Professional Fighters League and has a 1-1 record in the cage.
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      She said: “I have some decisions to make going forward.
      “I tend to focus on boxing, because that’s what I’m best at, but I don’t have any problem doing MMA.
      “I think if I give it two years, I can be the champion there, too.”
      Claressa Shields retained her undisputed titles and unbeaten boxing recordCredit: Getty More