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    UFC chief Dana White suddenly CUT from Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford fight

    DANA WHITE has suddenly been cut from promoting Canelo Alvarez’s fight against Terence Crawford. TKO Holdings – who own the UFC and WWE – signed a multi-year partnership to establish a boxing promotion alongside Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh.Jon Anik, Turki Alalshikh, and UFC boss Dana WhiteCredit: GettyAs well as a UFC-style boxing league, two super-fights were set to be promoted by TKO and White every year. And Canelo’s blockbuster against Crawford was due to kickstart the partnership on Friday, September 12 in Las Vegas at the Raiders Stadium.Then all of a sudden, Alalshikh told Ring Magazine – which he owns – that the date of the bout was set to change to Saturday, September 13. And he was also considering having the bout move to New York or Los Angeles – opposed to the £1.5BILLION, 65,000-seat Raiders Stadium. READ MORE IN BOXINGIt caused huge confusion with the news the fight would also be under the Riyadh Season banner and on pay-per-view. That suggested White and Netflix were out of the picture – with UFC 320 also set for September 13 and due to clash with the new Canelo date. Now, Alalshikh has confirmed Saudi-based Sela will promote the super-middleweight title decider for Riyadh. A broadcaster is not yet decided but Riyadh Season have an exclusive deal with sports streaming service DAZN – who operate a PPV platform. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSNetflix debuted in boxing in November when Mike Tyson controversially came out of retirement aged 58 to fight Jake Paul. And over 100 MILLION tuned in to watch YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul’s points win – causing the stream to crash. Cacace Crushes Wood, AJ & Pacquiao Plot Shock Returns | Split DecisionThe dramatic turn of events leaves White and TKO’s future in boxing up in the air – despite their plans to launch a brand new boxing league. On Monday, May 12 Alalshikh revealed he was flying to New York with White also posting a picture in the Big Apple soon after. SunSport understands Canelo, 34, and Crawford, 37, were also set to join them to film content with Netflix ahead of the bout. But, just a day later and Alalshikh dropped the news that the fight’s date and location was under consideration. White is yet to comment on his apparent removal from the mega-boxing bout and the future of his league. He has partnered with Alalshikh before having held two events in Riyadh in the past. Read More on The SunCanelo beat William Scull, 32, to regain the 168lb undisputed thrown in early May as part of his four-bout deal with Alalshikh. Meanwhile Crawford has not fought since moving up to 154lb to win the WBA title against Israil Madrimov, 30, in August 2024. Terence Crawford facing off with Canelo AlvarezCredit: Getty More

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    Jake Paul’s send offer to fight KSI on CHRISTMAS EVE and reveals terms including PPV and drug testing

    JAKE PAUL has a fight with KSI on his Christmas list after sending his bitter rival an offer to fight on December 24.The bitter YouTube enemies are yet to settle their score in the ring – despite recent attempts to strike a deal behind the scenes.KSI facing off with Jake Paul in 2020Credit: Getty Images – GettyNakisa Bidarian – co-founder of Most Valuable Promoters alongside Paul – revealed an offer to fight on Christmas Eve was sent to KSI. Bidarian said KSI and Wasserman – who promote Misfits Boxing bouts – have had the contract for 15 days. A bout over ten rounds, at 192.5lb, in an 18x18ft ring with VADA testing to be promoted by MVP and Wasserman was tabled. He added that the offer included a 50/50 deal PPV share other than the UK which is 60/40 in KSI’s favour and 60/40 to Paul in the US. READ MORE IN BOXINGA fan probed Bidarian over why the fight would be staged on Christmas Eve.He responded: “What are you watching Christmas Eve? Nothing. Jake and KSI will have the entire world’s attention.” Mams Taylor – KSI’s manager and co-founder of Misfits which homes to celebrity-style crossover bouts – hit back. Taylor said: “Hey man, we sent you an offer too and you insisted we redline yours. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”Yours is one sided. Ours is fair and clearly a real attempt to make the fight actually happen.”Taylor said they countered with a fight in the US, with a coin toss to decide who walks out second. Jake Paul reveals stunning behind-the-scenes talks to fight Oleksandr Usyk after teasing shock world title shotIt would include full drug testing, at 190lb over eight rounds in a 20x 20ft ring, co-promoted down the middle with both to mutually approve all costs.Taylor added: “Your contract had MVP as lead promoter in charge of everything and you put Wasserman boxing USA as side promoter. “(FYI Wasserman boxing USA does not exist). You purposely omitted Misfits as an ego based mind game tactic. “C’mon man. Let’s give the people what they want and not let ego’s get in the way. “We have a duty to our clients and respect due to the fans that made them!!”KSI, 31, is yet to fought since losing a controversial decision to Tommy Fury, 26, in October 2023.He was due to return last August but pulled out with a hand injury before illness saw him withdraw from facing MMA star Dillon Danis, 31, in March.KSI is now due to have surgery on his busted hand with his boxing career up in the air.Meanwhile, Paul, 28, returns against ex-middleweight world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 39, on June 28 in a cruiserweight clash.It comes after he fought at heavyweight in November to beat Mike Tyson, who controversially came out of retirement aged 58.Paul now drops back down to the 200lb limit of 14st 4lb while KSI lost to Fury a stone lighter at 183lb. Their weight disagreement has been the biggest factor standing in the way of the grudge bout. And Bidarian said: “Not engaging in a back and forth.”We proposed our terms to Wasserman on April 4 and the offer that followed was those exact terms. Jake Paul wants to fight KSI.Read More on The Sun”He does not need to fight KSI. Jake has campaigned at 200+ since December of 2023 and plans to continue at that weight with the intention to contest for a world championship by the end of 2026.” Jake Paul returns on June 28 against Julio Cesar Chavez JrCredit: The Mega Agency More

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    Oasis’ Noel Gallagher looks miserable as he watches Man City lose with daughter Anais and her famous boyfriend

    NOEL Gallagher looked utterly dejected as he watched his beloved Manchester City lose to Crystal Palace this afternoon.The rocker, 57, was joined by his daughter Anais and her actor boyfriend Callum Howells to watch the underdog pull off one of the biggest FA Cup final upsets in recent memory by beating Man City 1-0 at Wembley Stadium.Noel Gallagher could be seen with his head in his hands at the Emirates FA Cup Final Crystal Palace v Manchester City matchCredit: Paul MarriottNoel was with daughter Anais and her actor boyfriend Callum HowellsCredit: GettyNoel was seen looking animated at one point as he chatted to It’s A Sin star Callum, who has been dating Anais, 25, for well over a year now.Anais, who is Noel’s daughter with his ex Meg Matthews, was spotted wearing a Man City shirt for the big game.Noel and his brother Liam are both life long fans of the team and will no doubt be devastated by the result.Liam, who was not at the game, posted on X afterwards: “Utter s*** respect to palace.”Read More on Noel GallagherThe outing with Anais comes after The Sun revealed the famous brothers  have been consulting their children over which hits to play for their upcoming Oasis Live ’25 tour.Anais has been picking out Oasis tracks popular on TikTok.A source said: “TikTok has the power to bring songs from the Nineties and Noughties back to the mainstream.”Lesser-known tracks by Oasis, including Bonehead’s Bank Holiday and Talk Tonight, are being shared on the app among the younger generation.Most read in Football“Noel and Liam love that some of their less famous songs are being talked about on TikTok.”The model,  who boasts 160,600 followers on TikTok, often uses Oasis tracks to accompany videos she shares on the platform.Inside Noel & Liam Gallagher’s first Oasis show in 16 years at surprise venue where they enraged neighbourThe model and photographer — whose mum is Noel’s ex Meg Mathews — filmed one clip of her applying lip gloss, to the 1995 Oasis track She’s Electric.She has also shared a video of herself lip-synching to the band’s 1994 song Digsy’s Dinner — captioned: “Silly song.”Speaking about the track, from album Definitely Maybe, she said: “It’s definitely not my favourite.”Noel previously revealed Anais loved the band’s 2002 tune Little By Little, from their album Heathen Chemistry.Before playing the song during a gig at London’s O2 in 2012, Noel told the audience: “I’m dedicating this to my daughter — she said it was her favourite song when she was nine.’’Noel could barely look at what was going onCredit: Paul MarriottAnais wore a Man City top for the gameCredit: James CurleyNoel has been a life long fan of the teamCredit: James Curley More

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    ‘Most beautiful woman’ – Dele Alli’s girlfriend Cindy sets pulses racing in barely-there bikini leaving fans stunned

    DELE ALLI’s recent move to Como has sparked his relationship with Cindy Kimberly back into the spotlight. Dele, who was signed by the Italian club in January following a successful trial, has only played eight minutes with the Cesc Fabregas-led side – but has seen his relationship with Cindy blossom.Dele Alli and Cindy Kimberly have enjoyed a fruitful relationship so farCredit: InstagramKimberly has teased the release of her new swimwear on her InstagramCredit: LOBAKimberly crafted the brand LOBAwomanCredit: LOBAKimberly has a strong presence on InstagramCredit: LOBAThe pair have been dating since June 2022.Cindy, who currently works as a model and influencer and is signed to Uno models, has sent fans of her work into a frenzy with her recent Instagram post. The 26-year-old with Spanish-Indonesian descent posed in a bikini as she promoted her new line of swimwear for her clothing brand LOBAwoman – which is the Spanish term for she-wolf.Cindy, who boasts a whopping 7.1MILLION followers on Instagram, donned a brown set for a collection of photos. READ MORE IN SPORT”Our first swim comes out tuesday 🐚 @lobawoman,” she captioned the reel of six-snaps. Fans seemed to be in awe of the release as they they flooded to the comments section to shower her with compliments.One wrote: “Girlll I’m so proud of u over 5 years I have followed u and see u grow!!!”Another said: “She’s just so beautiful I wanna be you when I grow up gosh.Most read in SportA third wrote: “You always make my day.” Another posted: “My jaw dropped to oblivion.”And a fifth shared: “What a preciousness pleaseeeee.”The brown set has been shown to her millions of followersCredit: LOBACindy showed revealing snapsCredit: LOBACindy’s photos were met with thousands of comments and likesCredit: LOBACindy has been in regular attendance at Como gamesCredit: Instagram / wolfiecindyDele and Cindy have matching tattoo’s as their relationship continues to blossomCindy’s photos amassed over 92,000 likes in the space of a couple of hours. The LOBAwoman brand has grown since it debuted exclusively online at REVOLVE.COM on May 2023, with the Instagram account growing to over 73k thanks to Cindy’s reach. The multi-tasked individual has been seen featured alongside Dele at Como games also stunning on the Italian shores. More

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    Play-off final goalkeeper is TikTok sensation who won reality TV series and has Miss Universe star girlfriend

    ALEXIS ANDRE Jr is not your typical footballer.For the Maidstone United goalkeeper is also a social media influencer who won a hit reality television series and whose girlfriend competed in Miss Universe.Alexis Andre Jr met model girlfriend Zoe Brunet while filming a major TV showCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/DIHlDSDNuli/Andre aims to return to the National League with play-off-final successCredit: Instagram / @alexis.andrejrThe much-travelled Maidstone keeper will take on Boreham Wood in the National League South play-off final on SundayCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/DIHlDSDNuli/The France-born stopper has around five million followers on TikTok and Instagram, something he started at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic when he was at Bristol Rovers.Andre, whose Maidstone side face Boreham Wood in the National League South play-off final on Sunday, said: “I had nothing to do during the first lockdown.“I make content about anything, about my life and career and everything.“After the first lockdown, I came back to Bristol Rovers and I was bigger than the club because I had so many followers!READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“Now they have their own TikTok account.“But I don’t want people to think I am just a social media content creator and not a footballer.“It has never been an issue wherever I have played because I am a professional and respectful, too.”His most recent TikTok videos include dancing with his girlfriend to the latest dance craze, a behind-the-scenes look at Maidstone’s play-off semi-final win against Eastbourne, modelling for a number of fashion houses and quizzing his team-mates on their football knowledge.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKThe son of a man from Guadeloupe, in the Caribbean, he was abandoned aged four by his Moroccan mother at a railway station in his native Mulhouse.And it formed his “secret” on TV show Secret Story, where contestants all have a secret they are trying to hide.Andre’s partner Zoe competed in the 2018 Miss Universe competitionCredit: Instagram / @alexis.andrejrAndre, who bagged £105,000 after winning it last year, said: “My dad raised me and I have no contact with my mother.“I didn’t miss the love of a mother because my dad, Alex, has given me everything.”He also met his girlfriend, Belgian TV presenter Zoe Brunet – who finished in the top 20 in the 2018 Miss Universe – during filming.Now he is hoping for another win, this time with Maidstone as they look to return to the National League after a two-season absence.The game will take place at the Wood’s Meadow Park ground as they finished higher in the league than the Stones.Andre, who has recorded a divisional best of 23 clean sheets, said: “We have no problem playing there because we are more confident being the away side and we have been all season.“But we know this is a one-off game and we know we have to perform.”Andre spent seven years in the Strasbourg youth set-up and played lower-league football in France and Germany before he joined the Nike Academy, at St George’s Park National Football Centre.Read More on The SunFrom there, he went on trial at Bristol Rovers and signed for the Gas, but only made one senior appearance.Andre, who is also signed to leading model agency SELECT, was signed by Maidstone manager George Elokobi last summer and rates the ex-Wolves defender as the best coach he has worked with.Andre has become a fans’ favourite in his first season with the StonesCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/DIHlDSDNuli/ More

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    Jake Paul reveals stunning behind-the-scenes talks to fight Oleksandr Usyk after teasing shock world title shot

    JAKE PAUL revealed he is in stunning behind-the-scenes talks to fight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk after teasing a world title shot. The YouTuber-turned-boxer was called out by the heavyweight king with the two camps now in negotiations. Jake Paul pictured with Oleksandr UsykCredit: @mostvaluablepromotionsBut, Usyk has challenged Paul to a bout in the MMA cage and not the boxing ring. Paul is signed to the Professional Fighters League and eyes an MMA debut next year with Usyk among his options. Accompanied by UFC and boxing legend Holly Holm, he said: “I want to be like Holly here and test my skills in the cage. “That’s something I’m super, super interested in and I think it would be a very, very big spectacle. READ MORE IN BOXING”Nate Diaz is still ducking but we need to find the right opponent, Usyk maybe.” Paul’s promotional partner Nakisa Bidarian added: “Usyk has called out Jake multiple times in MMA. “They’ve been in touch with us behind the scenes saying they want to do that in 2026. So something we definitely want to pursue.” Bidarian added that the PFL have shown interest in promoting the crossover fight. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut first Usyk, 38, returns on July 19 at Wembley Stadium to rematch Daniel Dubois, 27, who he beat in 2023. And it will be for the undisputed heavyweight titles following the Ukrainian’s two points wins over Tyson Fury, 36, last year. Jake Paul has ‘money fight’ green lit by boxing world champUsyk has warned he has just two fights left and has called out UFC star Alex Pereira, 37, in the past. Paul, 28, meanwhile faces former middleweight world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 39, in his next bout on June 28 in California. It comes off the back of his points win in November against Mike Tyson, who controversially made a comeback aged 58. Paul moves back from to cruiserweight after moving up to heavyweight and revealed talks to fight WBC champ Badou Jack. He said: “I’m super interested. I had Nakisa contact his team behind the scenes so those discussions are happening.” It comes after Jack, 41, told SunSport: “It’s a money fight. It’s an easy fight and it’s a money fight So, why not?”Badou Jack is linked with fighting Jake PaulCredit: Getty More

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    Madelene Wright sends fans wild in lacy robe as they call glamorous football star ‘prettiest girl’

    MADELENE WRIGHT showed fans a nightie to remember as she swapped the beach for the bedroom.The footballer sent her social media following soaring with the temperature when she posed in a bikini on a sunny holiday last month.Madelene Wright wore a silky numberCredit: Credit: X formerly Twitter / @WrightMadelene_She is happy to pose around her homeCredit: X formerly Twitter / @WrightMadelene_Madelene’s classy taste in vases caught the eye hereCredit: instagram @madelene_wrightNow the OnlyFans star been called “the prettiest girl” and a “dream woman” after sharing a snap from a more cosy venue.Revealing a thigh in a lacy nightgown, Madelene captioned the selfie “home” and added a white heart emoji.In the background was a bed in a similar off-white colour to her robe.And as Madelene gazed coolly for her picture, one fan responded on Instagram: “She’s a baddie.”READ MORE ON MADELENE WRIGHTAnother wrote: “Ah Man Maddie you’re just incredible.”A third posted: “Wow, just wow, you’re so beautiful.”Madelene has revived her playing career over the past year.The former Millwall player was axed by Charlton in 2020 after posting controversial videos on Snapchat.Most read in FootballShe was seen apparently inhaling a balloon and also drinking champagne at the wheel of a Range Rover.At the same time she started raking it in by becoming a big hit on adult content website OnlyFans.Glam footballer Madelene Wright shows off her new glasses with smouldering video before sharing cheeky bum pic A footballing comeback with Leyton Orient was short-lived before she returned once again – with Chesham United Ladies last year.However, that on-pitch activity has far from curtailed her online offerings.The 26-year-old is now up to 323,000 followers on Instagram – not to mention her huge following on other forms of social media.She sported long straight blonde hair in her new bedroom snap – which soon racked up thousands of hits.As for her next daring photo adventure, perhaps she has decided to sleep on it.A glimpse into the life of the influencer…Wright lives a glamourous lifestyleShe often wows her fans with raunchy picturesCredit: InstagramMadelene has over 300k followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @madelene_wrightShe recently celebrated her 25th birthdayCredit: Instagram / @madelene_wrightThe football also has an OnlyFans accountCredit: Instagram / @madelene_wrightShe claimed to have made over £500,000 from the platformCredit: Instagram @madelene_wrightThe footballer has recently signed for Leyton OrientCredit: Instagram/@madelene_wrightShe has continued her OnlyFansCredit: twitter @MaddieMadeleneShe often dresses in revealing outfitsCredit: InstagramMadelene used to play for CharltonCredit: Instagram @Madelene_Wright More

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    Misfits Boxing 21 full card – how to watch huge bill from Derby

    MISFITS BOXING is gearing up for a huge show in Derby after both a cancellation and a postponement.Originally KSI was set to face Dillon Danis in the main event of the show set for March, before the YouTube sensation pulled out.Misfits Boxing is back with a stacked cardThe showdown was supposed to be held on Saturday, March 29, at Manchester’s AO Arena, but KSI withdrew due to sickness.Misfits announced at the time: “Due to an illness to KSI, Misfits Boxing ‘Unfinished Business’, scheduled for March 29th in Manchester, has been postponed. A further update will be issued next week, including a new date for the event.”The big event was then moved for Derby for mid-April, before being rescheduled.Instead ex-UFC superstar Darren Till headlines against fellow former MMA star Darren Stewart, with Love Islanders Idris Virgo and Curtis Pritchard also on the bill.While TikToker Wakey Wines takes on Mo Deen in a blockbuster clash on the undercard.When is Misfits Boxing 21?Misfits Boxing 21 takes place on Friday night, May 16.The big show starts at 5pm BST, with the main event of Till vs Stewart set for 10pm.Derby’s brand new 3,500 capacity Vaillant Live Arena plays host.Most read in BoxingKSI issues worrying statement on health battle and gives major update on boxing career after latest fight collapse How can I watch Misfits Boxing 21?Misfits Boxing 21 will be shown live on DAZN.This event will not be a DAZN PPV and is included in your DAZN subscription.Misfits Boxing 21 full cardDarren Till vs Darren Stewart, cruiserweightIdris Virgo vs Ty Mitchell, light heavyweight – MF pro titleChase DeMoor vs Tank Tolman, heavyweight, MFB titleWalid Sharks vs FoxTheG, lightweightJordan Banjo vs Wil Anderson, heavyweightAmir Anderson vs TBA, middleweightJoey Knight vs Andy Howson, lightweightWakey Wines vs MoDeen, heavyweightDylan Price vs TBA, super bantamweightTempo Art vs Big Tobz vs Godson Umeh vs Curtis Pritchard, heavyweight – Survivor boutWakey Wines is primed for his boxing debutWhat have they said?Darren Till said in his press conference this week that he is spurred on from his cancelled fight against Tommy Fury.Till said: “There’s a lot of respect between me and Darren. We’ve fought on two shows together. Darren’s a good lad.”He’s a solid competitor. I know he can fight, I know he’s got a big pair of bollocks on him. I haven’t really got a lot to say. I’m coming Friday.”I think a lot of people get confused between respect and disrespect. I think a lot of people expect me to go mad [since the Tommy fight] but that’s not the case. “You’ve all known me for years now. I am one of the best strikers in the world and I’m coming for violence on Friday as always. It’s going to be a hell of a show.” More