Heavyweight boxing

PRINCE NASEEM HAMED’s son Aadam showed he’s a chip off the old block by emulating his father’s trademark dance moves in the gym.Prince Naz dazzled boxing fans in the ’90s with his showmanship inside and outside of the ring.

Prince Naseem Hamed used to taunt his opponents by dancing and keeping his hands lowCredit: Getty
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The former WBO featherweight champ would bamboozle his opponents with slick footwork and would even taunt them by dancing midway through the fight.
And his son Aadam, 21, appears to have inherited his fleet-footedness.
Last weekend, Aadam posted a video of himself hitting the heavy bag while dressed in a shirt and trousers.
Aadam effortlessly floated around the bag as he landed his shots, which he broke up with the shuffle his dad used to deploy.
His accompanying caption for the clip read: “Ain’t nothin but a g thing.”
Boxing fans were blown away by the footage and immediately drew comparisons between Aadam and his old man.
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Aadam Hamed showed he’s a chip off the old block in a recent social media videoCredit: INSTAGRAM@AADAM.HAMED
Aadam Hamed is set to make his professional debut later this yearCredit: Instagram / @aadam.naseem
One said: “Like father like son 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥”
Another said: “Destined to be a champ! Your Father & Muhammad Ali provided you with BLESSINGS.”
And another said: “Watching this clip I could see your ole man, he was amazing boxer and show man.”
One remarked: “Son of a legend creating his own legacy.”

Aadam is set to make his professional debut this year, although a date for the lightweight’s bow has not been finalised.
But if his dad had things his way, he’d wouldn’t be anywhere near the ring.
In 2015, he said: “My son, Aadam, I’ve told everybody, is going to win Wimbledon one day.
“My eldest, Sami, is 17. He’s going to be an actor, and my other son, Sulaiman, is the cutest.
Aadam Hamed is champing at the bit to get inside the ringCredit: Instagram / @aadam.naseem

“He’s the natural fighter. But I don’t want my kids to fight.
“Beyond the smile and humour, the flying carpets and all the ­razzmatazz, I wanted to knock someone out cold.
“If you ruffled those feathers, I really wanted to knock someone out.
“Why would I want a guy with that same intention standing opposite my son?”
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FORMER British heavyweight Larry Olubamiwo has landed a role in a new Marvel film.The boxer-turned-actor, who was dubbed the War Machine during his 30 bout pro career, is set to play an unspecified part in Venom: Let There Be Carnage.
Former British heavyweight boxer Larry Olubamiwo has landed a role in a new Marvel filmCredit: Getty
War Machine is set to play an unspecified role in Venom: Let There Be Carnage
Olubamiwo’s representatives told World Boxing News: “Larry has recently finished filming VENOM 2, which will be released later this year.”
Venom 2, the sequel to the 2018 hit blockbuster, will premiere in the UK in September.
The flick onces again stars Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock, a reporter who bonds with an alien symbiote in the first installment.
Andy Serkis directed the film which will also feature Woody Harrelson as Carnage and Michelle Williams returns to play Anne Weying.
A role in the Venom franchise marks another impressive credit for Olubamiwo since he hung up his gloves in 2015.
The one-time heavyweight previously landed a part in BBC Drama The Capture and has also been seen in Almost Never.
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Olubamiwo has been out of the ring since a 2015 defeat to former world title challenger and Tyson Fury’s cousin Hughie Fury.
But the 11-19 fighter claimed in 2019 that his transition to acting does not spell the end for his boxing career.
He told WBN: “I’m excited but I’m still not done with boxing. I am going to try and do both acting and boxing to the best of my ability.”
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TYSON FURY’s old foe Otto Wallin has tipped him to beat Anthony Joshua in their long-awaited Battle of Britain.The eagerly-anticipated undisputed heavyweight title fight is expected to take place in the summer with both parties working towards a June or July date.
Otto Wallin has tipped Tyson Fury to get the better of Anthony JoshuaCredit: Getty
But the Swede is refusing to rule out Anthony Joshua’s chances of winning the mega fightCredit: Reuters
Fan favourite Fury has been tipped by many to get the better of Joshua due to his size, fleet-footedness and ability to glide out of harm’s way.
And Wallin, who went the distance with Fury in September 2019, reckons those attributes tip the odds in The Gypsy King’s favour.
The Swede told Pro Boxing Fans: “For me, I would say Fury would be the favourite because of his size and his boxing ability.
“And, you know, I think he’s a smart guy. He’s got good momentum also [after] beating Deontay Wilder.
“He’s been out of the ring for some time now, but still I think that he’s very confident.
“He knows what he’s good at and what he can do.
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“In my mind, I would think that Fury is the favourite.”
Although he believes Fury is the favourite to win the fight, Wallin is refusing to completely rule out Joshua’s chances of being victorious in the mega-money bout.
He continued: “But Joshua is very good also. This is the two best heavyweights out there and he’s gonna be dangerous.
“But I think that Fury is the favourite.”
The eagerly-anticipated announcement for the first of two fights between Joshua and Fury is set to be made in the coming days.

Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, recently said: “We always had a time frame in place in the agreement that everybody signed.
“That can be extended but it’s not the intention to extend it and we are all working to that time frame.
“Really, I think by end of next week it will be done.
“We can’t wait. AJ has started his training camp and Fury has been training very hard.
Eddie Hearn expects Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury to be announced in the coming daysCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

“They all want the fight.
“They are going to be presented with a few proposals on where to do the fight and everyone has to agree on where to do it.
“There is no other fight out there that comes close for either guy. July is the date.
“The world tour is going well but I’m not answering any questions on that and I won’t tell you where I’ve been.”
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BOXING sensation Ryan Garcia has revealed his next fight will be announced on Tuesday.The undefeated 22-year-old hasn’t set foot inside the ring since his seventh-round TKO victory over Luke Campbell in January.
Ryan Garcia hasn’t fought since beating Luke Campbell in JanuaryCredit: Getty
Ryan Garcia revealed on Instagram his next fight will be announced on TuesdayCredit: INSTAGRAM
But the recently-crowned interim lightweight champion’s next outing is set to be revealed in the coming days.
Garcia wrote on his Instagram story: “Fight contract signed. Big announcement Tuesday.
‘Time to do as I do.”
Garcia’s next fight is expected to be against former WBA super featherweight champion Javier Fortuna.
According to The Athletic, the pair have agreed terms for a July 1 showdown.
A venue for the bout, however, has not yet been announced.
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Garcia’s teasing of his next fight comes just a few days after he revealed he plans to hang up his gloves by the age of 26 and try his hand at mixed martial arts.
He told former UFC star Ben Askren: “Hey, let me tell you something Ben. I’ve never said this on air, I’ve always said I’m going to retire at 26.
“Everybody looks at me crazy, right? But I’m doing it to go into the MMA ring.
“So, I’m going to need you to teach me some wrestling techniques before I even start trying to dive in there.
Ryan Garcia plans to retire from boxing at the age of 26 and try his hand at MMACredit: Getty

“Some little wrestling, then we’ll go from there. So, I’ve never said that out loud in my life.
“But yeah, I plan to beat everybody I want to beat in boxing as quick as I can, get out – of course I could dive back for big opportunities – but I want to show the world not only can I box, I feel I can become the best warrior in the world.”
He later added: “Nobody has ever dominated boxing and then tried to dominate UFC.
“They’ve done in later, later, later on in their career when they’re already done.
“But never when they’re still fresh and they still have some juice left in them.”
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FORMER heavyweight world champ Andy Ruiz Jr has opened up about his epic body transformation ahead of his return to the ring on May 1.The 31-year-old faces Chris Arreola in what will be his first bout since losing his WBA, WBO and IBF titles in his rematch against Anthony Joshua in December 2019.
Andy Ruiz Jr is looking in great shape ahead of his comeback bout against Chris ArreolaCredit: Instagram
Ruiz Jr put on weight in his rematch against Anthony Joshua where he lost his world titlesCredit: Marc Aspland- The Times
Ruiz Jr weighed in over a stone heavier for his second fight against AJ as he ballooned to over 20 stone.
That was to be his last bout with Manny Robles in his corner, as he linked up with Saul Alvarez’s trainer Eddy Reynoso last year.
And he is looking in great shape, with the Mexican-American already shedding over three stone for his comeback dust-up against Arreola.
Speaking during a virtual press conference, the Destroyer revealed he is taking competing more seriously now as he looks to become a two-time world champion.
He told Fight Hub TV: “Losing from my last fight against Anthony Joshua, it was devastating, because I did not do the things that I was supposed to do.
“I look back right now and I’m like ‘Damn, if I would’ve stayed dedicated, if I would’ve stayed disciplined and do the right things that I was supposed to do…’
“And that was the most important fight of my life… but now it’s totally different. Now I got my mind right, I got a great trainer, so we’re just ready for May 1.”
Before adding: “I’ve always been overweight and now that I’ve been dropping weight normally and in the right way by eating right, not just wearing the sauna suit, starving yourself.
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Ruiz Jr has declared he has lost over three stone for his fight against Arreola on May 1Credit: Instagram @andy_destroyer13

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“Because that’s what I used to do back in the day. But now that we’re eating the right things, we’re working on the right things, I feel amazing.
“I can do better stuff that I couldn’t do before because of my big gut, I had chi-chis, I had t**s that wouldn’t let me throw the right punches and all that.
“But now I’m more motivated, I’m more dedicated in this sport and sky’s the limit.”
Ruiz Jr recently had his say on Joshua’s eagerly-anticipated undisputed title fight against Tyson Fury, where he backed the Gypsy King to win.
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EVANDER HOLYFIELD’s son wants to help his old man prepare for a trilogy fight with Mike Tyson by sparring with him.Former undisputed cruiserweight king Holyfield, 58, announced his comeback last May.
Evander Holyfield is set to have a trilogy fight with Mike TysonCredit: Getty
And his son, Evan, wants to help prepare him for a third showdown with Iron MikeCredit: Instagram / @evanholyfield_
A trilogy fight with old foe Tyson has been in the works for some time, with May 29 the reported date for their third encounter.
And Evander Jr has offered to give the former WBA and IBF heavyweight champ some work before he renews his rivalry with Iron Mike.
The super-welterweight told The Metro: “I was trying to get down to Florida to him.
“I said, ‘Let me get some rounds in with you!’ At least one.
“That’s a bucket list thing man, I just want one sparring round with him at least before [the fight].
“If this fight doesn’t go though I’ve got to at least get it before he gets out of shape.
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“I only want one round, that’s how good he’s looking. That’s how good shape he is in.”
Tyson recently rubbished claims he rejected the offer to share the ring with his old rival, saying: “I just want everybody to know, the fight is on with me and Holyfield.
“Holyfield’s a humble man, I know that. And he’s a man of God, but I’m God’s man.
“And, listen, I’m going to be successful on May 29th.”
Evan, like many others, is eager to see the pair run it back again, adding: “I hope it’s the fight that is being made.

Evan Holyfield is currently undefeated in his professional boxing careerCredit: Getty

“It would be great fight to watch, to watch them go at it all over again.
“Hopefully they can get it all ironed out.
“The only thing holding up the fight, and this is just me just guessing, is somebody wanted to be paid more than the other.
“One person is like, ‘I’m bringing the money to the table’ and the other person is like, ‘I beat you twice.’
“That’s probably the simplicity of the whole thing, money.”
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