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      What is the difference between horsehair and foam-padded boxing gloves? Khan vs Brook glove dispute explained

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      BOXING often throws up plenty of disagreement and conflict, especially between some of the sport’s biggest stars on fight week. And this is the case in the Amir Khan vs Kell Brook bout in Manchester.
      Tyson Fury knocked Deontay Wilder out in their entertaining third fightCredit: Reuters
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      One particularly contentious part of fight week is glove selection, where both fighters and their respective camps will inspect and choose the gloves they will where on fight night.
      Often, this is a smooth process, but as seen with Tyson Fury’s third fight with Deontay Wilder, it’s not always plain-sailing.
      Wilder had already thrown accusations about the legality of Fury’s gloves for their second fight in 2020, and the Bronze Bomber wasn’t happy when Fury selected the same style of glove for the trilogy.
      Fury famously wears horsehair material gloves, while Wilder has worn foam padding in his throughout his career, and both are legal.
      But who do fighters get so antsy over glove selection? SunSport have rounded up all you need to know about one of the key formalities of fight week, and the differences between the two types of glove.

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      What is the difference between horsehair and foam-padded boxing gloves?
      It sounds self-explanatory – one gloves has horsehair in it, the other has foam.
      But the use of horsehair in gloves, a tradition nearly as old as the sport, has been hotly-contested in recent years.
      Horsehair padding provides the glove with less protection to both your hands, and your opponent’s face, therefore it favours those in the ring who consider themselves to be a knockout artist, or someone with really heavy hands.
      Horsehair gloves are durable, though they absorb sweat easier, thus wearing the padding down quicker than that of their foam relatives.
      Dubbed a ‘puncher’s glove’ horsehair gloves are often used by fighters with a come-forward Mexican style of fighting, or those seeking stoppages in their fights, much like Fury did against Wilder.
      Fury wore Paffen branded gloves for both the rematch and the trilogy against Wilder, after he employed Kronk coach SugarHill Steward to train him to KO the American.
      Paffen gloves use horsehair padding, unlike the majority of modern boxing gloves which use foam padding.
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      Following their second fight, in which Wilder was stopped in seven rounds, the Alabama native complained Fury’s gloves had an insufficient amount of padding in them, and that Fury’s punches left a dent in his face.
      Wilder usually wears Everlast Powerlock gloves, which uses a PVC foam and latex material for padding.
      Foam padded gloves have become more popular over the past two decades, as they keep your hands protected and they absorb shock better than horsehair gloves do.
      Once Wilder found out that Fury would be using the same gloves for their trilogy, however, he opted to use Everlast MX instead, a horsehair-foam mix, in order to even the playing field.
      Another fighter who was opposed to horsehair gloves was Floyd Mayweather, who often had it written into his fight contracts that his opponents weren’t allowed to use gloves with that type of padding.
      Conor McGregor was famously banned from using horsehair for their fight back in 2017.
      Floyd Mayweather and Canelo Alvarez both wore Grant gloves for their 2013 fightCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      And Marcos Maidana had to change his gloves from horsehair to foam in 2014 on fight week after Mayweather came away from glove inspection less than impressed with the Argentine’s choice of glove.
      Maidana ended up wearing Grant branded gloves, which Mayweather wore for most of his storied career.
      Grant gloves are known as the best gloves on the market for those who want their hands to be ultra-protected, and they were perfect for Mayweather, who often suffered with hand injuries.
      Most known boxing glove brands

      Everlast – worn by Deontay Wilder, Terence Crawford, Errol Spence
      Grant – worn by Floyd Mayweather, Gervonta Davis
      Cleto Reyes – worn by Manny Pacquiao
      Winning – worn by Naoya Inoue, Josh Warrington
      Rival – worn by Anthony Joshua, Oleksandr Usyk, Vasyl Lomachenko
      Paffen – worn by Tyson Fury
      Adidas – worn by Daniel Dubois, Anthony Yarde
      Fly – worn by Dillian Whyte, Lawrence Okolie
      No Boxing No Life – worn by Canelo Alvarez More

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      Teen Adam Azim destroys Jordan Ellison and celebrates with backflip after dominant victory on hero Amir Khan’s undercard

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      ADAM ‘THE ASSASSIN’ AZIM reached 3-0 with his latest seek-and-destroy mission on hero Amir Khan’s undercard.The 19-year-old Slough prospect scorched respected journeyman Jordan Ellison with a left hook KO in round three and celebrated with his trademark backflip.
      Adam Azim below journeyman Jordan Ellison out of the water at the Manchester ArsenaCredit: Getty
      The 19-year-old floored Ellison with a brutal left hookCredit: RICHARD PELHAM
      Azim celebrates win with a backflioCredit: RICHARD PELHAM
      The red-hot ace – also now nicknamed AAA – got away with lawful battery in the opening round when he dropped Ellison with an absolute peach.
      The right hook landed perfectly under Ellison’s left elbow and robbed him of all of his oxygen so he showed great guts rising and fighting on.
      Azim – trained by red-hot coach Shan McGuigan – landed the same sickening shot in the second but Ellison somehow stayed upright.

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      The lightweight was landing punishing shots to head and body and reddening Ellison’s vulnerable skin with almost every dig.
      Every time Ellison was bold enough to throw a shot of his own he was bludgeoned with a rapid counter.
      And then a sizzling left hook to the skull completed the hat-trick of eye-catching wins with brave Ellison needing medical attention before recovering fully.
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      YouTube star and KSI trainer Viddal Riley eases past Willbeforce Shihepo in six-round shutout for fifth straight win

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      VIDDAL RILEY – the social media sensation who found fame coaching KSI for his mega-money boxing career – went 5-0 on Saturday night.On his UK debut the 24-year-old Hackney cruiserweight – a bonafide and decorated amateur – beat Willbeforce Shihepo on the Amir Khan vs Kell Brook undercard.
      Viddal Riley misses Willbeforce Shihepo with a right handCredit: RICHARD PELHAM
      The YouTuber was too slick for his journey opponentCredit: RICHARD PELHAM
      An elated Riley raises his hands after his six-round shutoutCredit: RICHARD PELHAM
      Riley, who has also released rap songs on the back of his YouTuber training exploits, made a dream start to his British bow and never let his rival off the hook.
      The scoring referee called the one-sided six-round shutout: 60-53.
      He said: “It feels so good to finally fight in the UK so I want to thank everyone for making it happen.
      “I did get close to stopping him but he is a tough man.
      “I have also been out of the ring, through injuries and covid, for two years so it was nice to box all six rounds.
      “I just want to get really busy now.”
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      After two minutes of jabbing and probing at the veteran, Riley detonated a perfect right uppercut that flattened Shihepo.
      The multi-talented ace produced a lovely pull-and-counter that sunk the Namibian to the canvas for a count of eight.
      The Black Mamba got back to his feet and battled on by Riley was into his groove and connecting at will.
      The Manchester crowd was ‘ooh and aahing’ in the second when Riley was unloading rasping combinations into his body and guard.
      Shihepo was almost tumbling again when a right hook from Riley found his vulnerable whiskers.
      In the third Riley almost gave star student KSI the KO win he had requested.
      But battle-worn Shihepo wanted to earn every penny of his purse and refused to duck out, despite taking a beating.

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      The novelty of watching Shihepo get tagged wore off by the fifth but Riley did not get sloppy his search for a stoppage.
      But when Riley’s corner urged him to let his hands go he did step on the gas and punish his opponent, leaving blood oozing from his nose and mouth.
      The tough African did hear the final bell, though, shipping abuse until the final blow of the battle.
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      Conor Benn changes prediction for Amir Khan vs Kell Brook at last minute ahead of grudge fight

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      CONOR BENN has performed a last-minute U-turn on his prediction for Amir Khan’s grudge match with Kell Brook.The 35-year-old pair will settle their decade-long feud in just a matter of hours in a long-awaited domestic dust-up in Manchester.
      Amir Khan and Kell Brook will finally collide this weekendCredit: REUTERS
      Conor Benn was initially backing Kell Brook to have his hand raisedCredit: REUTERS
      But The Destroyer is now tipping Khan to get the job done late in the fightCredit: MATCHROOM BOXING
      Welterweight prospect Benn had initially tipped Brook to be victorious in the Battle of Britain but is now backing Khan to get a late stoppage victory.
      The Destroyer said: “Yes, people. We’re on our way to Brook-Khan.
      “I was leaning towards Brook earlier on during the week and now I’m leaning towards Khan.
      “I reckon Khan could stop Brook between rounds seven to twelve with a body shot.
      “I’m hoping Brook wins, but my head is saying Khan.”
      After years of trash talk, former unified light-welterweight champ Khan is relishing the opportunity to shut Brook up once and for all.
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      But the Bolton bruiser is concerned about how his bitter rival will handle the loss.
      He said: “I’m worried about a few things. I’m worried about Kell’s health after the beating I’m gonna be giving him.
      “Another thing: I think Kell’s always been obsessed with my career, he’s like a fanboy.
      “I’ve been living in his head, I think it’s at the stage where he’s gonna need to start paying me some rent.

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      “I think it’s more jealousy than anything.”
      He added: I’m gonna go for the kill, but I’m experienced enough at this age to not make mistakes and go off the game plan.
      “If you guys wanna make money, it’s a good time to make money. Put your money on me.”
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      ‘You want putting in an asylum’ – Tyson Fury’s dad John blasts Dillian Whyte for not signing £6m fight contract

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      JOHN FURY reckons Dillian Whyte will need to be sectioned if he rejects the offer on the table to face his son Tyson.WBC heavyweight champ Fury is on course to lock horns with his old sparring partner in a Battle of Britain on April 23 provided the pair return signed contracts to the WBC on Monday.
      Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte are on course to clash in a Battle of Britain on April 23
      The Brit heavyweights used to be sparring partners back in the day
      And Fury’s dad John has urged Whyte to hurry up and sign their contractCredit: GETTY
      But Brixton banger Whyte is still seething with the 80-20 purse split in Tyson’s favour, which John has urged him to stop whinging about.
      In an Instagram video, he said: “Dillian Whyte – you said you wanted a title shot.
      “You’ve been waiting three years, banging on how you can’t get your title shot.
      “But now you’ve got it, you don’t seem to want it pal.
      “Listen, I don’t know what mind games you’re playing mate, they don’t work with us.
      “But you’re running out of time pal and you’re gonna make yourself look very stupid.
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      “Get the contract signed, fight, get your beating, and on with your job.
      “At least the consolation prize is you can count $8million (£5.8m)
      “But I don’t know what’s wrong with you pal – if you decline $8m, you want putting in the asylum.
      “Sign the contract, get on with it and be a man, as much of a man as you think you are pal.
      “God bless and we’ll see you at the press conference, if you’re a man.”
      John’s fiery message to the interim WBC heavyweight champ came shortly after son Tyson claimed his old training partner wanted to be paid for attending their pre-fight press conference.
      He said: “I just heard that little sausage Dillian Whyte wants paying to turn up for a press conference.
      “You little silly fat sausage, you’re getting that [a fist], you coward.”
      Tyson Fury aimed a number of digs at Dillian Whyte over the last few weeks
      The Gypsy King then revealed he plans to set up a Just Giving page for the Brixton Bodysnatcher.
      He continued: “Hi guys, just a quick one. I’m setting up a Just Giving page for Dillian Whyte so he can show up to the press conference and I’m going to donate first.
      “My donation is 47p, you useless dosser.”
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      Frazer Clarke’s opponent Jake Darnell admits he is only fighting Olympic star so he can watch Amir Khan vs Kell Brook

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      JAKE DARNELL only agreed to fight Frazer Clarke tonight so he could bag a ticket for Amir Khan’s grudge match with Kell Brook.The Blackpool banger pleaded with his manager this week to score him a seat for the long-awaited domestic dust-up.
      Jake Darnell was drafted in on short notice to welcome Frazer Clarke to the professional ranksCredit: Getty
      And the Blackpool banger only took the fight so he could bag a ticket to watch Amir Khan’s domestic dust-up with Kell BrookCredit: Getty
      Frazer Clarke is turning pro this evening after his heroics at Tokyo 2020Credit: AP
      Darnell’s diligent manager came up with the goods, but there was an 18-stone catch that came with it.
      He told iFL TV: “I was at the [Amir Khan vs Kell Brook] public workout on Wednesday, asked my manager, ‘Can you get a ticket?’
      “Got a call Thursday, ‘I’ve got you a ticket, but you’ve gotta fight Frazer.’”
      Many would’ve hesitated to take on Tokyo 2020 bronze medallist Clarke on short notice, but not Darnell.
      He continued: “I’m like, ‘Let’s go and have it.’”
      He later added: I work with kids in care. I took one of the kids down, he’s just started boxing himself.
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      “He wanted to go and watch them, see all the famous boxers.
      “I was like, ‘Yeah let’s go.’ I was down there watching, tried to get myself a ticket, couldn’t get one.
      “Phone call 24 hours later, ‘You can come, but you’ve gotta fight.’”
      Darnell has been tasked with the job of welcoming Burton bruiser Clarke to the professional ranks.
      And he’s under no illusions of the size of the job on his hands.
      He said: “It’s a big ask, everyone knows it’s a big ask, but why would you say no?
      “It’s the opportunity of a lifetime.

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      “Just to be around everyone is a dream to me.
      “To get in the ring and fight on this stage, it’s unbelievable. My mates don’t even believe me.
      “Nothing to lose, let’s have a go with him, maybe cause an upset.”
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      Tyson Fury says he has set up a JustGiving page to fund Dillian Whyte fight.. and gets ball rolling with 47p donation

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      TYSON FURY claims he has set up a JustGiving page for Dillian Whyte in a bid to ensure the fight takes place.Whyte is yet to sign his part of the contract to confirm that the WBC title fight is on with claims he wants extra cash to promote it.
      Fury revealed he has set up a JustGiving page via a social media videoCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Whyte has not yet signed his part of the contract for the Fury fightCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      And if he fails to put pen to paper by the deadline of February 19 then Fury’s promoter Frank Warren insists the fight will be off.
      Earlier this month, Warren won the purse bids to stage the heavyweight showdown – which is set to be broadcast on BT Sport Box Office.
      Whyte is entitled to 20 per cent of the purse bid – meaning he will earn a minimum of £6million.
      But Fury remains concerned that Whyte may still pull out of the fight – with the Brit challenger keeping quiet about what he plans to do.
      And The Gypsy King has tried to antagonise Whyte into signing for the fight by insisting he has set up a JustGiving page to make sure he turns up to the press conference.
      In a video posted on his social media accounts, Fury said: “Hi guys, just a quick one.
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      “I’m setting up a JustGiving page for Dillian Whyte so that he can turn up for the press conference.
      “And I’m going to donate first. My donation is 47p, you useless dosser.”
      Fury would head into a clash against Whyte as a strong favourite.
      The 6ft 9in giant has not been beaten in his professional career and has held all four world heavyweight title belts at one time or another.
      Meanwhile, Whyte has lost to both Anthony Joshua and Alexander Povetkin – with this set to be his first world title fight.
      The Body Snatcher has secured impressive victories over the likes of Povetkin, Derek Chisora, Joseph Parker and Oscar Rivas.

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      But he would be a big underdog against Fury – who recently claimed he is going to switch stances for the Whyte clash.
      After sharing a video training with his dad John, he said: “Great work with poppa bear, pads working out for the bum white [sic].
      “Probs gonna do southpaw this fight just to show the world how good I am vs White [sic] feathers.” More

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      Tyson Fury says he will switch fight style against Whyte ‘to show the world how good I am’ as he shares training video

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      TYSON FURY has indicated that he could change his fight style when he meets Dillian Whyte in the ring.Whyte is expected to challenge Fury for the WBC world heavyweight title in spring after a preliminary deal was struck between the two heavyweights.
      Tyson Fury shared a video of him training with father John in the boxing gymCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Tyson Fury suggested he could fight Dillian Whyte as a southpaw when they meetCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      The Gypsy King often switches stances in fights and looks set for another change as he teased he could compete as a southpaw against his fellow Brit.
      The 33-year-old bruiser shared a video on Instagram of him training with his father John in the gym.
      And the undefeated boxer suggested that a different approach is likely when he touches gloves with the Villain to show the world how good he really is.
      Fury posted: “Great work with poppa bear, pads working out for the bum white [sic].
      “Probs gonna do southpaw this fight just to show the world how good I am vs White [sic] feathers.”
      Fury and Whyte are expected to face off on April 23 with a venue yet to be confirmed, although the deadline to sign the deal is supposed to be Saturday 19 February.
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      The boxing star returns to the ring for the first time after his triumph over Deontay Wilder, which completed their trilogy.
      Fury previously said: “I can’t wait to punch Dillian Whyte’s face right in, mate.
      “I am going to give him the best hiding he has ever had in his life.
      “Dillian Whyte, train hard because you are going to get annihilated, bum.” More