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      Who is Josh Taylor’s gorgeous fiancée Danielle Murphy and when are they getting married?

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      Josh Taylor will defend his undisputed super-lightweight title against Jack Catterall on Saturday night.One of his biggest supporters is gorgeous wife-to-be Danielle Murphy, who will be hoping her man can overcome Catterall to stay undefeated.
      Josh Taylor with stunning wife-to-be Danielle Murphy on Instagram.Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Who is Danielle Murphy?
      The couple have been together a long time, but while Taylor is consistently uploading his life to social media, Danielle generally keeps her life pretty private.
      She is reportedly a professional hairdresser, and is evidently very fashionable, but her fans seem not to know much about her personal life.
      The blonde beauty is 28 years-old, and also seems to have fallen in love with boxing, as she was spotted on Instagram sparring in the ring.
      The happy couple.Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Do they have any children together?
      They currently do not have any children aged just 28 and 30 respectively, but it could be on the horizon after they are married.
      When are they getting married?
      The couple finally exchanged rings in December 2020, after being together for 11 years, and announced the engagement on Instagram.
      Taylor proposed to Danielle on a yacht, and was accompanied by his trainer Ben Davison and sparring partner Lee McGregor.
      They are set to be married on June 18th, 2022 in Dumfries and Galloway. It is thought to be a small ceremony with family and friends involved.
      Taylor celebrates his engagement to the gorgeous Danielle.
      Who is Josh Taylor fighting?
      Taylor will defend his undisputed super-lightweight title against Jack Catterall, who will prove a tough test for the Scot.
      The fight takes place on Saturday, February 26, in Glasgow.
      Taylor is fighting Jack Catterall on Saturday in Glasgow.Credit: Getty
      During the weigh in, Catterall grabbed Taylor by the neck, building even more tension before the big event. Taylor responded to this saying: “Tomorrow he will be flat on his back.”
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      ‘Thor is afraid’ – Eddie Hall backed to KO Game of Thrones star Hafthor Bjornsson next month by their Strongmen pals

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      EDDIE HALL is being backed to beat Hafthor Bjornsson by the majority of their Strongmen pals.The two titans will clash in Dubai on March 19, settling their long-running feud with a super-heavyweight boxing fight.
      The majority of Strongmen are backing Eddie Hall to beat Hafthor Bjornsson next monthCredit: Instagram / @eddiehallwsm
      The two giants will clash in Dubai on March 19 to settle their long-running feud
      And incredibly, SIX out of eight behemoths told Muscle And Health they believe Hall, 34, will get the better of his opponent, 33.
      The majority of the gargantuan group reckon ‘The Beast’ will have just too much raw power for ‘The Mountain’.
      But others feel Bjornsson’s past experience in the ring will work wonders.
      However, all eight agree that both men are sure to put on a fitting spectacle nearly two years after the fight was announced.
      Adam Bishop, Britain’s Strongest Man 2020, said: “My money would be on Eddie. While Thor has the reach and looks like a technical boxer, I think this fight is going to turn into a proper old suit up. 
      “Having known Eddie for a long time, I can attest for how stubborn and focused he is when he puts his mind to something. He goes all in. He’ll be well prepared and gunning for this fight.”
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      JF Caron, 9x Canada’s Strongest Man, boomed: “My money is on Eddie because he’s a fighter in his mind. Thor is afraid.”
      Jerry Pritchett, 2017 America’s Strongest Man, declared: “I’m with Eddie all the way! I believe he’s kept more size and strength alongside his boxing training, which will pay off. I think Eddie is just meaner and more aggressive.”
      Travis Ortmayer, Strongman competitor and coach, noted: “In the beginning, I would’ve said Eddie straight away, but he has given Thor so much time to get better that it’s pretty open. Thor’s starting to look pretty dangerous. 
      “If Thor can withstand the early barrage of heaving hitting for Eddie, I think he’ll will. But I don’t know if he’s quite there yet and Eddie’s cardio is pretty strong. I think Eddie is going to take this.”

      Ervin Toots, World’s Strongest Man competitor, revealed: “Both guys are legends, but since I’ve competed in boxing myself, I see Eddie has a bit more of this sport in him, and if Thor can’t or won’t use his reach as an advantage, then Eddie will win.”
      And Martyn Ford, Hollywood actor-turned-boxer, added: “My money is on Eddie. Thor is just so slow and awkward, he has no snap or explosiveness. Technically yes, Thor has improved, but even if he hits Eddie, he doesn’t seem to have any power to cause much concern.”
      As for Bjornsson’s backers, Kelvin De Ruiter, World Champion Truck Puller, said: “In the beginning, I thought Eddie would win, but Thor has lost a lot of weight and done competitions, so he has more experience. For those reasons, I think Thor will win.” 
      Oleg Sylka, Multiple Strongman Champ, added: “I think Thor will win, because he has already had several fights in the ring and has experience.”
      ‘The Heaviest Boxing Match in History’ will be available to stream for free through a partnership with CoreSports and SEGI.TV.
      Don Idrees, CEO of CoreSports, added: “We’re thrilled to partner with SEGI.TV to bring this historic sporting experience into homes around the world for free. This fight is set to change the game for international boxing events.”
      Livestream timings: 

      Stream and coverage will begin 1230pm PST, 330pm EST, 830pm GMT
      Fight scheduled to start 1pm PST, 4pm EST, 9pm GMT

      Detail of the live stream for ‘The Heaviest Boxing Match in History’ will be available here: www.SEGI.TV
      Looking to attend in person? Details of the event and tickets can be found here: https://ticketslover.com/dubai/events/thor-vs-eddie-19-mar-2022 More

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      Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte officially CONFIRMED for April 23 in monster heavyweight title fight at Wembley

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      TYSON FURY will defend his WBC heavyweight title against Dillian Whyte on April 23 at Wembley Stadium.The all-British bout has finally been confirmed after the pair struck an agreement earlier this week.
      Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte will fight for the WBC heavyweight title at Wembley Stadium on April 23
      It will be Fury’s second defence following his trilogy win over Deontay WilderCredit: PA
      The home of English football will play host to the thrilling spectacle, which sees Whyte get his chance at the biggest prize in boxing.
      Fury’s promoter Frank Warren said: “Tyson Fury coming home to fight under the arch at Wembley Stadium is a fitting reward for the No.1 heavyweight in the world following his exploits across the Atlantic in his epic trilogy against Deontay Wilder.
      “The fact that this mandatory defence of his WBC title comes against another Brit only adds to the occasion. They are two of the biggest characters in British sport and both normally have plenty to say for themselves.
      “It is going to be an incredible night and a huge occasion for sport in this country that will capture the imagination of fans right across the world.”
      Fans can get their hands on tickets via Ticketmaster at midday on Wednesday March 2.
      Fury’s US promoter Bob Arum added: “Tyson Fury conquered America, and it is only fitting that he defends the heavyweight championship in a packed Wembley Stadium. 
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      Whyte has accepted just 20 per cent of the purse in his bid for gloryCredit: PA
      “Dillian Whyte has called for this fight for years, and while he is a deserving challenger, no heavyweight can match The Gypsy King. 
      “This is going to be a momentous night of boxing with tens of thousands of fans in attendance at Wembley Stadium.”
      Whyte left it until the very last minute to agree to the WBC world title clash, angering 33-year-old Fury for the last few weeks.
      The Brixton brawler is not happy with his 20 per cent cut of the purse, with the Gypsy King raking in the other 80 per cent share.
      But he has agreed to his shot at the big time and the chance to hand Fury his first ever defeat.
      Victory on the BT Sport show will land 34-year-old Whyte £9million and the WBC heavyweight title.
      He is guaranteed £6m for turning up to face 6ft 9in champ Fury. More

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      ‘I better be able to hit Jack better’ – Josh Taylor hopes his boxing is better than his golf when he fights Catterall

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      JOSH TAYLOR has the ruthless drive to putt Jack Catterall in his place.Scotland’s undisputed super-lightweight king defends all four of his 10st crowns against Manchester’s mandatory challenger in Glasgow on Saturday.
      Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall are set to face off in a lightweight showdown on SaturdayCredit: Getty
      Josh Taylor is confident his boxing will be much better than his golfing this weekendCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      The 31-year-old Prestonpans ace does it with the scars of a terrifying childhood golfing accident – that almost killed him- along his face.
      But if 28-year-old Catterall needs any more warning of his foe’s total fearlessness, it might be him returning to the greens and fairways ahead of their all-British battle.
      “My return to golf was good,” he said. “I wasn’t very good at it though, I better be able to hit Jack better than I could the ball!
      “After so long not playing I knew it would take some getting used to again but I never thought I would be that bad. It was very frustrating.
      “I started well on the first few holes but it must have been down to luck because it all went downhill drastically after that.
      “I used to play all the time, a lot of my friends play a lot and there are lots of lovely golf courses in my area but it’s nice to have a hobby away from fighting, it’s a nice change of pace to the adrenaline of boxing.
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      “Golf is a nice wee walk, a catch-up with my pals and a good way to relax.”
      But Catterall better be careful if he thinks Taylor’s new tranquillity will stop him teeing off on his head.
      “Nobody likes being around me when I shank one,” he laughed. “I have been guilty of smashing the clubs up and throwing them away a few times.”
      In just 18 almost-faultless fights, Taylor has all four major belts as well as the Ring Magazine strap.
      The combined record of his last five opponents reads a ridiculous 107-0 but he has beaten the tired boxing cliche of becoming a Champagne Charlie after such early success.
      Josh Taylor defends all four of his 10st boxing crowns against Jack CatterallCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Josh Taylor carries scars of a terrifying childhood golfing accident, which almost killed himCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      “That will never be me,” he said. “I am a lightweight at the best of times, I get two pints in and I love everybody in the world and all that rubbish.
      “And now when I have a nice glass of red wine I am p***** after a couple and just head for bed.
      “I’ll never get too big time, I have done it the hard way.
      “First and absolutely foremost my missus would not let me change and my pals would always help bring me back down to earth, they will happily tell me when I become a d***head.” More

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      Tyson Fury’s ‘real name is LUKE but he changed it to sound ‘harder’ like Iron Mike’, says Dillian Whyte

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      DILLIAN WHYTE claims Tyson Fury’s real name is Luke and he changed it to sound ‘harder’. The Gypsy King, who is set to clash with Whyte in a £30million fight on April 23 at Wembley Stadium, lists his full name as Tyson Luke Fury.
      Dillian Whyte claimed Tyson Fury’s real name is Luke and he changed it
      The Gypsy King lists his full name as Tyson Luke Fury
      That has boosted his brand and helped secure meetings with legend ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson.
      But 33-year-old Whyte insists his team have evidence that he switched his Christian names around to sound like the Baddest Man on the Planet.
      He told SunSport in December: “My real name is Dillian. I know his real name is Luke.
      “He changed it to Tyson to make himself sound harder. People can have a little look around on the internet and see for themselves.
      “In boxing, the name Tyson is a lot more sellable than Luke.
      “A lot of what Tyson does and says is a game, you can never take anything he says seriously or at face value.
      “He might say he wants to fight me sometimes but how can you trust a man who doesn’t even use his own name?”
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      Whyte was speaking to us while holed up in a Winnebago in Brentwood to prepare for his initial fight with Russian dangerman Alexander Povetkin in August.
      He went into that looking for a 12th consecutive win to earn him the WBC’s diamond belt and secure the shot at Fury’s main belt.
      But the Body Snatcher was dramatically dropped in the fifth by Povetkin as he suffered a shock loss to dent his hopes of facing Fury.
      He later avenged the defeat in four rounds in March and is now set for an all-British battle with Fury.
      Whyte has claimed to SunSport that he is the hardest travelling, biggest banging, real road warrior around.
      He changed it to Tyson to make himself sound harder… in boxing, the name Tyson is a lot more sellable than Luke.Whyte on Fury’s name
      He said: “I drove 40-hours with my three dogs out to my training base in Portugal for a 22-week camp away from home for this fight.
      “Now I am living in a caravan for a week before fighting a dangerous Russian, in an Essex field, on the side of the motorway.
      “I will fight anyone, anywhere and that is why I am the real Gypsy King and I have even got my flat cap to prove it.
      “Tyson Fury likes to tell people that he is but let’s see.
      “Fury had a privileged upbringing, went to a posh school in an expensive area and lives in a lovely house. What kind of gypsy is he?” More

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      Tyson Fury always thought Anthony Joshua was his ‘easiest fight’ and AJ is ‘scared to death’ of him, says ex-coach

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      TYSON FURY thinks a clash with Anthony Joshua would be the ‘easiest fight’ for him, according to his amateur coach Steve Egan.Egan started training Fury in 2002 when the now undefeated lineal heavyweight champion was 14 and saw him develop into one of the most dominant fighters in boxing history.
      Tyson Fury thinks a fight with Anthony Joshua would be his easiest ever, says his ex-coachCredit: PA
      Anthony Joshua is ‘scared to death’ of Tyson Fury, according to Steve EganCredit: Getty
      Steve Egan trained Tyson Fury as an amateur in ManchesterCredit: Dom McGuinness/talkSPORT
      The Gypsy King’s first trainer hopes the 33-year-old champ will ultimately have an all-British battle with Joshua, who he claims is ‘scared to death’ of his former protege.
      Egan, who runs the famous Egan’s Boxing Academy in Manchester, told SunSport: “Well, I hope that happens. It’s an easy fight for Tyson. Joshua is not in his league, I think he’s scared to death. He lost a lot after he lost to Ruiz.
      “It will be a big fight, biggest fight in British history I think. Joshua has a lack of movement, and I don’t think he’s got a good chin. He has ducked Tyson in the past, you know.
      “Eddie Hearn is a very clever man he doesn’t want him anywhere near Tyson. And I don’t blame him, he knows he’d get beat, and that [would] be the end of him then.
      “Hopefully the fight will happen. I want to see it and everyone else does. There’s a lot of people out there who think that Joshua can beat Tyson, they must be out of their minds because there’s not a chance.
      “Unless Tyson rolls in and runs into him in round one and Joshua catches him on the chin. But then again Tyson will get up anyway as he has in the past.
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      “We spoke about Joshua [a] lot. Tyson said, ‘It’s the easiest fight there out for me’. He said to me, ‘You know what, Steve, he’s made for me, big strong, come forward – he’s made for me’. He liked winding him up, have a laugh and giggle.
      “They’re both high-profile sportsman, top of the game, and Tyson likes having a banter here and there. Life is too short you’ve got to have a laugh. Tyson loves to have a laugh.
      “Tyson will absolutely box his head off, and stop Joshua. Like I said, there are still people out there who feel Joshua’s great. You know what, he’s done well, he’s done well with himself and Eddie Hearn has done a fantastic job with him.
      “Eddie Hearn knows it so he won’t have him anywhere near Tyson Fury. That’s why it’s got to be ‘end of career’ fight for Joshua because otherwise he’s finished if he gets beat by Tyson before that.”
      Egan with old pictures of Fury from his teenage daysCredit: Dom McGuinness/talkSPORT
      Tyson Fury would also beat Oleksandr Usyk, claims his amateur coach Steve EganCredit: PA
      Anthony Joshua looks set for a rematch with Oleksandr Usyk in the near futureCredit: Instagram / @anthonyjoshua
      Egan is also confident Fury would beat fellow undefeated heavyweight Oleksandr Usyk, who looks set for a rematch with Joshua.
      The boxing coach, though, refuses to rule out the Mancunian’s next opponent Dillian Whyte even though he feels the Gypsy King betters him in every way.
      Egan added: “Yes, it will be a good fight. Again, I think Tyson beats Usyk. He’s too big for him, Usyk’s got great movement but so has Tyson . I feel Tyson can draw him in, Usyk is a very good boxer, of course he is. But I think the size wins it.
      “Dillian Whyte, you can’t say that, you can’t say it’s a walk in the park fight. You can’t go in thinking that. I think he’ll beat him just like I think he’ll beat Usyk, but no fighter in heavyweight is a walk in the park. It takes one punch on the chin. I don’t think Dillian’s got the IQ to beat Tyson.
      “It’s a good earner for him, but he’s not good enough to beat Tyson. Tyson will knock his head off. His spirit, his heart, his will, his world-class jab, and his movement, his footwork, everything, Tyson is a complete package.” More

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      Oleksandr Usyk’s training preparations hits rocks ahead of Anthony Joshua fight as he cannot return to Ukraine camp

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      OLEKSANDR USYK’S preparations for his rematch with Anthony Joshua have been thrown into disarray following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.The WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight champion had been in England this week as talks continue with AJ over a fight date and location for their upcoming bout.
      Oleksandr Usyk will defend his WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight titles against Anthony Joshua later this yearCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Joshua was outpointed by Usyk at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in SeptemberCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      It is believed the dust-up is likely to rake place in late May or June with Tottenham among the frontrunners to host the event.
      In a blow for Usyk, the Daily Mail have claimed that he will not be returning to his regular training base just outside of Kiev.
      That is due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine after Vladimir Putin declared war on their neighbouring country.
      Usyk’s promoter Alex Krassyuk has told the Mail that he has ‘no idea’ what The Cat will do for his preparations.
      And he suggested to them that coming back to Ukraine to train will be ‘impossible’.
      Usyk could now relocate to Oxnard, California, where he and training partner Vasyl Lomachenko have had camps in the past.
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      The former undisputed cruiserweight champion is back in Ukraine where he has pleaded for ‘no war’ with Russia.
      Posting a video on Instagram captioned ‘NO WAR’, Usyk wrote: “Some wrote to me that I ran away.
      “I didn’t, I was at work but I’m back, I’m home.
      “Friends, we have to unite because it’s a hard time right now and I’m really emotional and worry about my country, and our people.
      “Friends, we have to stop this war, all of us together.”
      Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn has insisted that the conflict between Ukraine and Russia will have no impact on Joshua’s rematch with Usyk.
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      Anthony Joshua ‘two weeks’ away from revealing identity of new coach and starting training camp for Usyk rematch

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA is two weeks away from revealing the identity of his new coach and beginning preparations for his high-stakes rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.AJ ditched long-time trainer Rob McCracken in the wake of his lopsided points defeat to the undefeated Ukranian last September – but has kept the identity of his new head coach under wraps.
      Anthony Joshua is gearing up for a high-stakes rematch with Oleksandr UsykCredit: REUTERS
      He’s ditched long-time trainer Rob McCracken for the fightCredit: GETTY
      Promoter Eddie Hearn expects the identity of AJ’s new trainer to be revealed in the next two weeksCredit: PA
      But promoter Eddie Hearn believes all will be revealed in a fortnight when the Watford warrior knuckles down for the do-or-die rematch.
      When asked when Joshua’s second tussle with Usyk will be officially announced, Hearn told BetFredTV: “I think when camp starts officially.
      “If we’re looking at May or early June for the fight, you’re talking about 12 or 14 weeks to go, so we’re probably two weeks away from starting full camp and I’m sure Anthony Joshua and his team will announce any additions to that training team in due course.
      “He knows what he’s doing and where he’s going.”
      Defeat in his Tottenham tussle with Usyk has lit a fire under Joshua, who was outboxed and outfoxed by the slick southpaw.
      Hearn said: “He’s training really hard at the moment up in Loughborough and he looks sensational.
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      “He’s hungrier than ever and ready to recapture his heavyweight world titles.”
      A date and venue for Joshua vs Usyk 2 have not yet been finalised, although Hearn is open to hosting the fight at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium again.
      He said: “I was speaking with Daniel Levy from Tottenham last night and I’d love to go back to Spurs for the rematch.
      “I thought It was the most incredible stadium. I would love to go back there.
      “Usyk is also on a split of the money, so they’ll be going for an option which creates the most revenue.”
      Hearn has received multiple offers from around the world to stage the fight but would prefer to host it in London.
      Anthony Joshua is hellbent on exacting revenge on Oleksandr UsykCredit: INSTAGAM@ANTHONYJOSHUA
      He said: “We’ve had offers from around the world to stage that fight. It’s the biggest heavyweight fight this year, certainly to date, and I think it’s going to be a major fight around the world.
      “There’s a lot of interest. Mine and AJ’s preference is to do it back in London and we’re probably not a million miles away from announcing the fight.
      “The contract is signed and everything is mostly done, we’ve just got to agree on a date and venue and then everything is done.”
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