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      KSI breaks silence on controversial Wayne Bridge taunt and refuses to apologise to former Chelsea star

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      KSI has broken his silence after his controversial taunt to Wayne Bridge before the collapse of their boxing bout. The YouTube sensation and former Premier League winner with Chelsea were set for a shock March 29 fight in Manchester. KSI has broken his silence after his controversial taunt to Wayne BridgeBut after announcing the pay-per-view clash in January – KSI brought up Bridge’s infamous feud with John Terry. Terry allegedly had an affair with Bridge’s ex-partner Vanessa Perroncel in 2009 – something both have always denied. And after KSI referenced the alleged affair – Bridge pulled out of the fight just days later. KSI explained that he was playing the bad-guy role to help sell PPVs – but fell short of apologising to Bridge. READ MORE IN BOXINGHe told Ariel Helwani: “When I’m on stage, I’m on there essentially as a character to, I dunno, I was just trying to create pay-per-view, create drama, create action.”I wanted him to hate me. I wanted him to instantly be like, ‘What? This guy. What is he doing? F*** this guy. I want to knock him out.'”I didn’t expect him to actually pull out completely. I was literally just trying to rile him up because I’ve had all types of things said to me, all types of things done to me.”I just know at the end of the day, I’ve met him before and I was pretty civil. There’s literally a YouTube video where I met him and we were chill.Most read in Boxing”No anger, no hate towards each other it was all bless. But then obviously, when I’m fighting you I’m going to do everything I can to get under your skin and I’m going to literally make this event.”I’m going to make this as big as possible and there are buttons I can press to get your riled up, I’m going to press them. That’s just it.”KSI announces Wayne Bridge replacement for Misfits Boxing after ex-Chelsea star pulled out over John Terry jibeBridge has an 18-year-old son with ex-Vanessa and withdraw himself from the fight with KSI to avoid any further verbal warfare. It came after KSI said: “Wayne Bridge, aren’t you the guy that let John Terry smash your ex? “That is what you are known for.”He then sung a crude chant about former model Vanessa – who has always denied ever having an affair with Bridge’s former team-mate Terry. KSI – returning for his eighth fight – revealed the fight was signed before Bridge pulled out. He said: “Everything was set ready to go. I was ready to fight, he was ready to fight but I dunno, I guess he wasn’t ready for the s*** talk.”KSI, 31, has not returned since suffering his first defeat in the boxing ring, losing a controversial decision to Tommy Fury, 25, in October 2023. When I’m on stage, I’m on there essentially as a character… I was just trying to create pay-per-view, create drama, create action.KSI He was due for a comeback fight last August until a hand injury ruled him out. And he will now fight 2-0 MMA star Dillon Danis, 31, who lost his boxing debut to Logan Paul, 29, last year. They were set to fight in January 2023 but Danis pulled out. And KSI claimed the jiu jitsu champion was a last resort after the likes of Jorge Masvidal, 40, were unable to accept the bout. He said: “Even with this fight, I know I’m not even allowed to say it but f*** it. Dillon Danis wasn’t even my fourth choice. READ MORE SUN STORIES”We went to Nate Diaz. He said no. We went to Donald Cerrone. He said no. We went to Tony Ferguson. He said no. These guys said no to me. “Even Masvidal — we went to Masvidal to fight. He can’t do it because of the UFC. Guys, we’ve been trying to find people to fight.”Dillon Danis will now fight KSICredit: Getty More

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      Match for Hope 2025: CONFIRMED line-ups, start time, TV channel live stream FREE with KSI, IShowSpeed, Henry and Iniesta

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      THE second annual Match for Hope takes place THIS FRIDAY in Qatar.Last year’s captains, Chunkz and AboFlah back and will be joined by KSI and IShowSpeed – as team IShowSpeed x Chunkz take on team AboFlah x KSI.KSI will co-captain one side in QatarCredit: PAIShowSpeed will co-captain KSI’s opponents in the Match for HopeCredit: ReutersThe game is a mix of online celebrities and football legends as they raise money for children in a number of countries.Last year, Chunkz and AboFlah were captains, and team Chunkz were 7-5 winners.Eden Hazard and David Villa were among the former players who took part in last year’s event.What is the Match For Hope?The Match For Hope combines the popularity of influencers, YouTubers and football greats with a match to raise money.It aims to bring famous faces to Qatar in order to raise money for children in schools in Palestine, Sudan, Mali, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Pakistan.Around 22million people tuned into the Match For Hope in 2024, and $8.8MILLION was raised for charity.Who is playing in the Match For Hope?The confirmed names range from football greats to influencers and celebrities.Team KSI x AboFlah:Most read in FootballKSI – Co-captainAboFlah – Co-captainArsene Wenger – ManagerOmar Sy – Assistant coachAndrea PirloAlessandro Del PieroThierry HenryDanny AaronsDavid VujanicAngry GingeAmine MaTueFanumSharkyBilly WingroveBehzingaMiniminterAdam WaheedM12 AlFouzanOussiFootyOssy MarwahTeam Chunkz x IShowSpeed:Chunkz – Co-captainIShowSpeed – Co-captainManager TBCTim Cahill – Assistant coachDavid SilvaAndres IniestaMubarak MustafaAJ ShabeelThogdenHarry PineroTaiyo KimuraEman SV2Samy ChaffaiManny BrownFutCrunchTobi BrownBen AzelartBashar ArabiLuva de PedreiroKing KennyHow can I watch the Match For Hope?The match will be broadcast on BeIn Sports globally, but there is no TV coverage in the UK.However, it will be streamed LIVE on Chunkz’s official YouTube page.The match takes place on Friday, February 14.Kick-off is expected to be at 5pm GMT / 8pm local time.The game will take place in Stadium 974 in Qatar.SunSport will be covering all the action LIVE as it happens. More

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      Jake Paul ‘finalising’ next fight after dramatic collapse of Canelo Alvarez bout and takes swipe at boxing legend

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      JAKE PAUL says he is finalising his next fight following the collapse of his bout against Canelo Alvarez.The YouTuber-turned-boxer and Mexican great had a deal in place for a May 3 bout in Las Vegas at the T-Mobile Arena to be streamed on Netflix.Jake Paul says he is finalising his next fightCredit: GettyCanelo Alvarez pulled out of a deal to fight Jake PaulCredit: GettyBut with an announcement imminent – Canelo cancelled the bout at the 11th hour to instead sign a four-fight deal with Turki Alalshikh.Paul hit out at the Mexican superstar with his next fight now in the works after talks dramatically broke down.He posted: “Done with this little money chasing, no respect having nut. Bent the knee and became just like the rest. “Working on finalizing the next fight.” READ MORE IN BOXINGIt followed after Paul leaked what appeared to be a bout contract and promotional poster.Canelo, 34, has been negotiating a September super-fight against unbeaten Terence Crawford, 37, for his super-middleweight belts.But he was still seeking an opponent to face for his regular Cinco de Mayo weekend fight in May.That is when talks with Paul accelerated – to the anger Saudi boxing chief Alalshikh – who then called off talks for Canelo and Crawford.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAlalshikh believed fighting the 11-1 celebrity would have diminished the size of his blockbuster against Crawford.He also claimed Canelo had no intention of actually fighting Paul – instead just needing an opponent for May.Jake Paul brands Canelo Alvarez ‘an owned slave’ in social media rant after dramatic collapse of their $200m fight dealSo Alalshikh offered Alvarez a four-fight deal, starting with a warm-up on May 4 in Riyadh before the title bout with Crawford four months later.Canelo is now set to fight William Skull – who inherited his vacated IBF title – in what will now be an undisputed title showdown. And Canelo will also have two more fights in 2026 – potentially in Saudi – after agreeing the late U-turn.Paul, 28, is coming off a points win over Mike Tyson, 58, in November with over 100MILLION tuning in to watch on Netflix.His fight with Canelo was set to stream on Netflix too – at the 200lb cruiserweight limit. His promotional partner Nakisa Bidarian revealed: “Jake vs Canelo was planned as a Cruiserweight fight. “Team Canelo approached us to do the fight at 190 lbs (Canelo’s walk around weight). “We said it made no sense to take away the one advantage the public would see for Jake – his size. READ MORE SUN STORIES”So the agreement was a standard Cruiserweight fight, 12 rounds, 3 minute rounds.” More

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      England ace Jude Bellingham still has profile on celeb dating app Raya – despite introducing girlfriend to parents

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      ENGLAND star Jude Bellingham still has a profile on celeb dating app Raya despite introducing to his girlfriend to his parents.The Real Madrid midfielder, 21, uses a photo showing him smiling in an unbuttoned shirt.Jude Bellingham still has a profile on dating app on celebrity dating app RayaCredit: BackGridThe England footballer has recently been dating US influencer Ashlyn CastroCredit: InstagramBellingham’s profile on dating app Raya was still active after Ashlyn came to watch him playCredit: But he has been seeing US influencer Ashlyn Castro since November and the pair have been on several dates.She also watched Jude’s side in a 5-1 Champions League win at the Bernabeu on January 22 — where she hugged his mum Denise.However, Jude’s profile was on the dating site eight days later with Frank Sinatra’s It Had To Be You listed as his “song of seduction”.A source told The Sun on Sunday: “I couldn’t believe it when I saw Jude was active on Raya.READ MORE JUDE BELLINGHAM“This isn’t your average dating app and the profile is linked to his verified Instagram account.“Let’s hope he just forgot his was active — or that he’s made a prior arrangement with Ashlyn.”Jude, who has also played for Birmingham City and Borussia Dortmund, has previously been linked to several models and social media influencers.Ashlyn has dated US basketball star Terance Mann. Most read in FootballJude was approached for comment.Bellingham has become a top star for Spanish side Real Madrid since his 2023 transferCredit: AlamyWholesome moment Jude Bellingham leaves a young Real Madrid fan crying with happiness as he hands him his shirt More

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      Thiago Silva’s Wag Belle enjoys sunshine break on luxury yacht as their son Isago, 16, makes debut for Chelsea U-18s

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      LIFE doesn’t get much better for Thiago Silva’s family.Or that’s what the Chelsea legend’s wife and elder son might tell him!Belle Silva’s army of online fans loved her bikini snapsCredit: Instagram / @bellesilvaShe has 724,000 followers on Instagram aloneCredit: Instagram / @bellesilvaBelle rated this adventure with friends as ‘therapeutic’Credit: Instagram / @bellesilvaShe named three special things in her life while at seaCredit: Instagram / @bellesilvaSocial media star Belle looked in balmy bliss on a “therapeutic” trip with friends aboard a luxury yacht off the sunny Brazilian coast.Meanwhile, the couple’s 16-year-old son Isago took another huge step forward to fulfilling his and dad Thiago’s dream.Isago made his Chelsea Under-18s debut, having joined the Blues’ youth team along with younger sibling Iago four years ago.Thiago would dearly love his two sons to follow him all the way into the Stamford Bridge first team.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe 40-year-old centre-back is still playing after returning to home-country giants Fluminense last May.Defender Isago, who normally plays in Chelsea’s U-16s, came on for the final 25 minutes as the U-18s beat Leicester 3-1 on Saturday.Mum Belle was sometimes a fiercely outspoken fan when her husband was at Stamford Bridge.But she will have had only an extra big grin on her face after Isago’s age-group elevation.Most read in FootballThiago Silva said a tearful goodbye from Chelsea in May 2024, with wife Belle plus sons Isago and Iago in attendanceCredit: ReutersJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSHowever, it would be difficult to top the huge smile she wore when soaking in every second out in the water off secluded beaches.Super-toned Belle relaxed in a bikini as she shared snaps and named the three things that made it all so special.Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner set to get £750k to star in Celeb Big Brother – but only if bosses agree to strict ruleAlong with her Instagram photos, she wrote: “Bathing in the sea, friends getting together and my Rio de Janeiro… “There are things that are not therapy, but they are therapeutic, right?”And far from sounding envious, Belle’s online admirers lapped up her love for life.One said: “Wonderful as always, thank you for providing a weekend in my week.””Congratulations! You know how to enjoy life,” commented another, while a third simply claimed: “You are the best!”And one fan appeared to suggest Belle’s online offerings were literally out of this world.He called her the “best digital influencer in the universe”.Fans are used to Belle sharing snaps in perfect weatherCredit: Instagram @bellesilvaShe lists ‘fashion, family & lifestyle’ as prime interestsCredit: Instagram @bellesilvaHer smile suggests locations don’t come more dreamy than thisCredit: INSTAGRAM/BELLE SILVABelle was happy to speak her mind while Thiago was at ChelseaCredit: instagram @bellesilva More

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      Jake Paul hits back with leaked ‘fight contract’ and poster as Canelo Alvarez breaks silence on collapse of $200m bout

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      JAKE PAUL leaked an alleged contract and poster after Canelo Alvarez broke his silence over the collapse of their fight. The YouTuber-turned-boxer and Mexican great had a deal in place for a May 3 bout in Las Vegas at the T-Mobile Arena to be streamed on Netflix.Jake Paul hitting back at Canelo AlvarezCanelo broke his silence after the fight collapsedJake Paul shared the fight posterThis is the alleged fight agreementAnd rival promoter Eddie Hearn admitted the fight could have banked the pair a stunning $100MILLION each.But with an announcement imminent – Canelo cancelled the bout at the 11th hour to instead sign a four-fight deal with Turki Alalshikh. And in a video message to The Ring Magazine – now owned by Saudi boxing boss Alalshikh – Canelo hit out at Paul. He said: “Hey guys, don’t pay attention to anything [from] this f***ing YouTuber. READ MORE IN BOXING”I just fight real fighters, no f***ing around with Canelo. Come on – Let’s go!”But Paul was quick to hit back and leak what appeared to be a contractual fight agreement with Canelo and an official poster. He said: “Time to expose him. So we had a signed contract to fight. Here you can see Canelo’s signature and my signature to the right.“Claiming he’s not fighting YouTubers, bulls***, look at the poster. We were announcing Tuesday, February 11th. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”Claiming he fights “real fighters” but he’s fighting [Terence] Crawford, a 135lb fighter, and running from a real fighter like David Benavidez, you b****.” Canelo, 34, has been negotiating a September super-fight against unbeaten Terence Crawford, 37, for his super-middleweight belts.Canelo Alvarez to fight Terence Crawford in battle of P4P greats and make history at $2BILLION, 65,000-capacity stadium But he still needed an opponent to face for his regular Cinco de Mayo weekend fight in May.That is when talks with Paul accelerated – to the anger Alalshikh – who then called off talks for Canelo and Crawford.Alalshikh believed fighting the 11-1 celebrity would have diminished the size of his blockbuster against Crawford.He also claimed Canelo had no intention of actually fighting Paul – instead just needing an opponent for May.So Alalshikh offered Alvarez a four-fight deal, starting with a warm-up on May 4 in Riyadh before the title bout with Crawford four months later.And Canelo will also have two more fights in 2026 – potentially in Saudi – after agreeing the late U-turn.Remember you told my team your daughter came home and asked if you were fighting Jake Paul. She was all excited. You said that was the first time your daughter ever asked you about a fight.Jake Paul on Canelo AlvarezNow the four-division champ will proceed with his bout against Crawford – while Paul is left to find a new opponent.The American, 28, is is coming off a points win over Mike Tyson, 58, in November with over 100MILLION tuning in to watch on Netflix.That was despite the controversy surrounding Tyson’s age and the fact it was his first professionally-sanctioned bout in 20 YEARS.And Paul claimed his fight with Canelo was heading to Netflix too – with even his Mexican rival’s daughter looking forward to it. Paul said: “You were begging to do this fight on pay-per-view, but I have loyalty. Loyalty to Netflix doing the biggest numbers. “And you call me a “YouTuber” but you’ve never had a boxing match as big as mine. “Remember you told my team your daughter came home and asked if you were fighting Jake Paul. She was all excited. “You said that was the first time your daughter ever asked you about a fight. “And you’re screwing over all your Mexican fans by doing your fights in Saudi. It just shows what type of person you are. “And I can promise you one thing, Canelo. Any fight that you do this year, mine will be bigger.” Paul’s promotional partner Nakisa Bidarian also revealed details on the would-be 200lb fight. He posted: “Jake vs Canelo was planned as a Cruiserweight fight. “Team Canelo approached us to do the fight at 190 lbs (Canelo’s walk around weight). “We said it made no sense to take away the one advantage the public would see for Jake – his size. READ MORE SUN STORIES”So the agreement was a standard Cruiserweight fight, 12 rounds, 3 minute rounds.” Jake Paul beat Mike Tyson in his last fightCredit: GettyCanelo is the super-middleweight world championCredit: AP More

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      Jake Paul brands Canelo Alvarez ‘an owned slave’ in social media rant after dramatic collapse of their $200m fight deal

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      JAKE PAUL has branded Canelo Alvarez “an owned slave” in the wake of their shock fight collapsing. The YouTuber-turned-boxer and Mexican great had a deal in place for a May 3 bout in Las Vegas at the T-Mobile Arena to be streamed on Netflix. Jake Paul hit out at Canelo Alvarez after the collapse of their fightCredit: GettyCanelo instead signed a four-fight deal with Saudi Arabia’s Turki AlalshikhCredit: GettyAnd rival promoter Eddie Hearn admitted the fight could have banked the pair a stunning $100MILLION each. Paul revealed the blockbuster was to be announced on Tuesday, February 11 – until it dramatically unravelled overnight. Canelo instead decided to sign a four-fight deal with Saudi Arabia’s boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh – KOing Paul’s hopes of a mega-fight.And the American responded by posting AI images of him defeating Canelo accompanied by a verbal tirade on the world champion. READ MORE IN boxing Paul posted: “Breaking news: Canelo Alvarez ducked me Jake Paul and is now an owned slave with no regard for the pride of the Mexican people who support him on US soil. “It’s not surprising when his whole career he has done nothing for the sport of boxing outside the ring. I’m the new face of boxing. “You cannot have the biggest fight of 2025 without my name involved. “When all of your events tank and lose money you will all realize who the king of the sport is. 28 years old. Biggest fight in boxing history. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”My own boss. Not owned. 5 years in. All of you felines want to see me fail, but god has other plans. “It’s the era of good. The era of the elephant. It’s the era of MVP.” Jake Paul and Canelo Alvarez could split huge £160MILLION purse for shock fight as Eddie Hearn reveals PPV prediction Paul, 28, is coming off a points win over Mike Tyson, 58, in November with over 100MILLION tuning in to watch on Netflix. That was despite the controversy surrounding Tyson’s age and the fact it was his first professionally-sanctioned bout in 20 YEARS. Canelo, 34, meanwhile was also negotiating a September super-fight against unbeaten Terence Crawford, 37, for his super-middleweight belts. But he still needed an opponent to face for his regular Cinco de Mayo weekend fight in May. That is when talks with Paul accelerated – to the anger of Saudi chief Alalshikh who then called off talks for Canelo and Crawford. Alalshikh believed fighting the 11-1 celebrity would have diminished the size of his blockbuster against Crawford. He also claimed Canelo had no intention of actually fighting Paul – instead just needing an opponent for May. Canelo Alvarez ducked me Jake Paul and is now an owned slave with no regard for the pride of the Mexican people who support him on US soil. Jake Paul So Alalshikh offered Alvarez a four-fight deal, starting with a warm-up on May 4 in Riyadh before the title bout with Crawford four months later. And Canelo will also have two more fights in 2026 – potentially in Saudi – after agreeing the late U-turn. Now the four-division champ will proceed with his bout against Crawford – while Paul is left to find a new opponent. A statement from Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions then followed. It read: “MVP was deep in negotiations for a blockbuster fight between Jake Paul and Canelo Alvarez on Cinco de Mayo weekend in Las Vegas, a massive event for the Mexican, Puerto Rican and American fans, and it’s disappointing to see how the situation unfolded. “MVP operates with integrity, transparency, and respect for the sport, its athletes, and the fans. Unfortunately, not everyone in the boxing world shares those values. “This situation is a reminder not to believe everything you read, especially when the current media environment is often controlled by those with hidden agendas, including promoters who have reporters on their payroll. READ MORE SUN STORIES”We remain in active discussions with multiple high-profile opponents and are committed to delivering the biggest fights, the most exciting events, and to working with partners who share our values and our commitment to boxing and its fighters. “Jake Paul isn’t going anywhere, and neither is MVP. We’ll continue to disrupt boxing, on our terms.” More

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      Viral ring girl Sydney Thomas stuns in elegant gown at Grammys after shooting to fame during Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson

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      SYDNEY THOMAS was labelled “unproportionately hot” as awestruck fans tested the dictionary with Scrabble-friendly descriptions of her glam Grammys appearance.Any doubters of the viral ring girl were left eating their words as her online following soared past 2million with her shimmering outfit at the top music awards.Sydney Thomas shared this Grammys snapCredit: Instagram @iamsydneythomasThe night Tyson’s career in the ring ended was the evening Sydney’s fame startedCredit: Instagram / @iamsydneythomasShe has split from her boyfriend to ‘discover’ herselfCredit: INSTAGRAM @iamsydneythomasSydney will consider becoming a full-time ring girlCredit: INSTAGRAM @iamsydneythomasThe university student went from being a little-known aspiring model to a heavyweight hitter on social media after her role at Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson last November.Legend Tyson, 58, suffered a Texas massacre on points that night but Sydney found global fame, helped by Netflix broadcasting the much-hyped event.Now the 21-year-old has expanded her profile to more artistic entertainment, with her invitation to the Grammys.She wore a long, figure-hugging, grey dress, topping off her look with an elegant necklace and pearly earrings.READ MORE TOP STORIESOne fan described her as “beyond stunning” while another reckoned she was “finer than wine”.And n-one could blame Sydney if she was feeling drunk on success as her gown pic earned likes at the rate of 2,000 per hour on Instagram alone in the first 24 hours.Other verdicts included: “So beautiful”… “absolutely stunning”,,, and “You’re so cool”. Away from red-carpet nights out, Sydney has split from her boyfriend, partly because she wanted time to “discover who I am”.Most read in BoxingSydney’s online following has risen incrediblyCredit: Instagram/iamsydneythomasHowever, she stressed he was “great” and she had “no problems with him at all”.Sydney has also revealed she might consider becoming a ring girl full-time.Boxer who KO’d Lennox Lewis gets back in the ring at 59 vs 54-year-old in pro fight days after Jake Paul vs Mike TysonAround 65m viewers across the planet watched the Paul/Tyson mis-match at theAT&T Stadium in Arlington three months ago.That huge number is one reason her following across Instagram, TikTok and X instantly exploded.And Sydney is experiencing another surge following the Grammys.CBS reckon that, although their direct TV viewing for the event fell to 16m this year, it still set a new record online.They claim it was “the most social television programme ever” – with 102.2m interactions. Maybe the 2.2m to push it past nine figures were Sydney’s followers!A glimpse into the life of the fast-rising influencer…She’s become a popular figure at many big eventsCredit: GettySydney has lapped up her new high-profileCredit: INSTAGRAMBoxing fans turned their attentions to her at the Paul/Tyson fightCredit: INSTAGRAMShe’s now one of the biggest names amongst sporting influencersCredit: INSTAGRAMUnlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More