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    Logan Paul teases imminent Conor McGregor fight announcement as £400m purse bombshell is dropped

    LOGAN PAUL has appeared to tease an imminent Conor McGregor fight announcement.Exploratory talks over a shock Indian exhibition boxing match between the YouTube sensation and UFC superstar got underway earlier this month.Logan Paul could be on course to face UFC icon Conor McGregor next yearCredit: GETTYThe Notorious recently suggested the crossover clash is a done dealCredit: GETTYPaul teased an imminent fight announcement just hours after McGregor stoked the fireCredit: INSTAGRAM@LOGANPAULMcGregor, 36, sensationally hinted late last week that a deal for the pair to throw down has been finalised. And Paul has added more fuel to the already raging fire on his Instagram story.Just hours after it was claimed he’ll face The Notorious in a Mumbai melee, Paul uploaded footage of himself hitting a heavy bag.The video followed Paul’s liking of an Instagram post stating the fight was nearly a done deal.READ MORE ON MCGREGOR VS PAULScores of boxing and MMA fans were quick to comment on the training clip, with one saying: “Conor KO’s Logan so it sets up him vs Jake.”Another said: “Yeah, he’s cooked.”And another said: “Worst boxer ever.”One remarked: “I think we know the outcome of this fight already.”Most read in BoxingAnother chimed in: “Way too big for McGregor.”It’s been claimed Paul and McGregor will each pocket a staggering £200MILLION for their South Asian showdown.Conor McGregor Trains Amid Logan Paul Boxing Match RumoursMumbai’s Wankhede Stadium is said to be the venue for the crossover clash, which is the brainchild of billionaire Anant Ambani.The fight will reportedly be held in conjunction with the nation’s ‘Visit India’ tourism campaign.It was recently revealed that neither the UFC nor the WWE – who McGregor and Paul have respective contracts with – have been contacted about the bout.But the fight would be simple to make if the promotions were keen to cash in as they’re both under the TKO Group banner.Paul hasn’t set foot inside the ring since his Misfits Boxing win over Dillon Danis last October, which came via disqualification.McGregor, meanwhile, hasn’t competed since breaking his left leg in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier in July 2021.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Irishman’s next fight will be his first since being found civilly liable for assaulting Nikita Hand at a Dublin Hotel in December 2018.The Dubliner – who was accused of “raping and battering” Ms Hand – has vowed to appeal the verdict of last month’s civil trial at Dublin’s High Court.Logan Paul last fought in a October 2023 grudge match with Dillon DanisCredit: ALAMYConor McGregor hasn’t competed since breaking his left leg in July 2021Credit: AP More

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    Conor McGregor ‘CONFIRMS’ £400m Logan Paul boxing match in India with UFC star set to receive INSANE purse

    CONOR MCGREGOR has appeared to suggest a shock showdown with Logan Paul has been FINALISED.The Notorious revealed earlier this month that he was in preliminary talks over an exhibition boxing match with the YouTube sensation.Conor McGregor revealed earlier this month that he’s in talks to box Logan Paul next yearCredit: GettyMcGregor revealed his proposed clash with Paul would take place in India next yearCredit: GettyThe Notorious has seemingly confirmed that the fight has been finalisedPaul added more fuel to the fire on InstagramCredit: INSTAGRAM@HAPPYPUNCHAnd the 36-year-old has suggested the fight – which is set to be financed by Indian billionaire Anant Ambani – is on the brink of being announced.Veteran MMA journalist Emmett Glenn reported on Sunday that McGregor is now gearing up to face the social media sensation in a Mumbai melee next year.Glenn also revealed both men are set to earn a whopping £200MILLION ($250m) each for the South Asian slugfest.The crossover clash is said to be set to take place at the Wankhede Stadium and will be part of the country’s “Visit India’ tourism campaign.READ MORE ON MCGREGORAnd McGregor seemingly confirmed Glenn’s report by quoting his post on X with a Indian flag and a love-heart emoji.Casual and hardcore fight fans were quick to comment on the seemingly done deal, with one saying: “$250M each for an exhibition fight?”That’s more than most world title fights pay!”Another said: “Money talks, $250M is crazy for each.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd another said: “I’m tired of these gimick fights. Dude is scared to go back into the UFC.”One remarked: “Holy s**t that will be wild! $250 mil each??”Conor McGregor names his top five MMA fighters of all time including WWE legend and actor nicknamed ‘The Handsome One’ Another chimed in: “Lots of money for a boring fight.”YouTube phenom Paul added even more fuel to the fire by liking an Instagram post citing the report.It was revealed last week that neither the UFC nor the WWE, who McGregor and Paul are respectively contracted to, have been approached about the bout.Both entities, however, are under the TKO Group Banner – meaning the possible punch-up would be incredible easy to make.Former two-division champion McGregor hasn’t fought since breaking his left leg in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier in July 2021.His next outing will be his first since being found civilly liable for assaulting Nikita Hand at a Dublin Hotel in December 2018.The Irishman – who was accused of “raping and battering” Ms Hand – has vowed to appeal the verdict of last month’s civil trial at Dublin’s High Court. More

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    Boxing braced for introduction of AI ring girls after first judge at Fury vs Usyk 2 – and fans can speak to them

    RING girls could soon be in a fight for their livelihood – thanks to AI.Ring card girls have been part and parcel of boxing for several decades.Ringcard girls have been part and parcel of boxing for decadesCredit: INSTAGRAM@IAMSYDNEYTHOMASGlam influencers have recently joined models strutting their stuff around the ringCredit: INSTAGRAM@KOURTNEY_KELLERAI models like Lily Hayes have been tipped to also break into the ringcard girl worldCredit: INSTAGRAM@LILYHAYES2001In recent years, glam influencers have joined the hoards of models strutting their stuff around the ring.But they could soon be embroiled in a fight with their AI counterparts, who have been tipped to gatecrash the party by the creator of Lily Hayes – the most prominent AI influencer on Instagram.Hayes’ creator told The Daily Star: “Technology is moving so fast and sports organisations, who are inherently innovative, are beginning to embrace AI Influencers.”Lily has built an incredible fanbase over the past 12 months, and boxing is a really exciting opportunity for her to break into the mainstream.READ MORE BOXING NEWS”Ring Girls have always been a massive part of boxing, but the interesting thing about AI Influencers becoming Ring Girls is fans can actually connect with them online, 24/7, and in multiple languages in the lead up to, during, and after the event.”There’s some big fights touted for 2025, including Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua at Wembley or in Riyadh so we’d love to get Lily on that card.”Hayes can generate £20,000 a month on Fanvue interacting with her followers, despite not being a real person.A Fanvue spokesperson said: “Fanvue is the platform AI Influencers join to build massive fanbases and monetise their content online.Most read in SportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAn AI judge was introduced for Tyson Fury’s rematch with Oleksandr UsykCredit: GETTY”It can help kickstart their digital careers and quickly open up opportunities with brands and organisations who are looking to innovate with AI Influencers and connect with fans.”Appealing to Gen-Z and Gen-Alpha is the next big challenge for sporting events and marketers more broadly – and AI Influencers are essentially a new marketing channel for them to be able do that. Tyson Fury gives cryptic update on his future after Oleksandr Usyk defeat as retirement rumours circle”We’ve recently seen the exciting possibilities of AI Influencers in F1, with Aston Martin creating an AI clone of Fernando Alonso to reach new demographics of fans – and we’re predicting a lot more of this type of innovation in sport in 2025.”Artificial intelligence, of course, has already made its way into the world of boxing.An AI judge was introduced for the first time earlier this month ahead of Tyson Fury’s do-or-die rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.The three ringside human judges scored the contest 116-112 in favour of defending unified heavyweight champion Usyk.But the AI judge scored the fighter even wider in Usyk’s favour, turning in a scorecard of 118-112.Fury fumed at the judges’ scorecards in the ring, which he STORMED OUT OF after briefly looking at them.Ad he went on an expletive-filled rant after learning the AI judge only gave him two rounds of the Riyadh rematch.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe said: ” F**k all computers, keep humans. More jobs for human, less jobs for computers.”[And] f**k electric cars too!”Tyson Fury wasn’t a fan of AI’s scoring of his rematch with Oleksandr UsykCredit: PA More

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    Georgina Rodriguez steals show at Globe Soccer Awards in bold outfit and has amazing reaction to Cristiano Ronaldo’s win

    CRISTIANO RONALDO’S Wag Georgina Rodriguez dazzled at the Globe Soccer Awards.Georgina, 30, also went viral for her hilarious reaction to Ronaldo, 39, winning Best Middle East player in 2024.Cristiano Ronaldo’s partner Georgina Rodriguez dazzled at the Globe Soccer AwardsCredit: APRonaldo won Best Middle East player for 2024 awardGeorgina attended the event to support her superstar partner RonaldoCredit: APThe WAG oozed beauty at the annual awards ceremonyCredit: APGeorgina’s hilarious reaction when it was announced Ronaldo had wonThe social media personality attended the awards show in a low-cut black dress to support the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.And the model clapped with glee as the Manchester United legend earned yet another award.The Al-Nassr superstar has already amassed a total of 74 goals and 18 assists in 83 appearances since his bitter departure from Man Utd in 2022.However, the star forward has yet to win the Saudi Pro League’s top title, and his team is currently 11 points behind leaders Al-Ittihad.Read More on FootballAnd the Portugal captain doubled down on previous controversial comments as he insisted Saudi football is better than France’s Ligue 1 during his acceptance speech.Georgina has followed Ronaldo to the Middle East to support his current endeavour.The pair have been together since 2016 and CR7’s partner quickly became the most followed Wag on social media with 64.5million fans on Instagram alone.Georgina also had a successful year as she made the cover of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 edition.Most read in FootballHer social media accounts keep growing as she shares pics from a series of glam photoshoots.Georgina also posts regular content from her everyday life with Ronaldo and their family.Inside Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez’s Christmas trip to Lapland with snowmobiles and reindeerThe couple have two children together and formed a family with the Real Madrid legend’s three kids born to two surrogate mothers.Inside the glamorous world of Georgina Rodriguez…Georgina lives a life to be enviedCredit: InstagramThe stunning partner of Ronaldo offers insights into her world using her social channelsCredit: instagram @georginagioShe has over 60 million followers on InstagramCredit: InstagramShe met Ronaldo whilst working as a shop girl at DiorCredit: The Mega AgencyShe is now the mother to his five children, two of which Georgina is the maternal motherCredit: EPAGeorgina now resides in Saudi Arabia following her partner’s move to the countryCredit: Georgina Rodriguez/instagramGeorgina loves luxury holidays and can often be seen on mega yachtsCredit: Instagram @georginagioBoats are a big love of hersCredit: Refer to CaptionShe travels almost exclusively by private jetCredit: Georgina RodríguezThe Argentine beauty is regularly at the Venice film festival where she can be seen turning headsCredit: GettyGeorgina is loved by fashion magazines for her sense of styleCredit: AlamyShe models for a range of companiesCredit: georginagio/InstagramRodríguez has modelled for PrettyLittleThing lingerieCredit: InstagramGeorgina’s love of travel is something she regularly shares on her social channels, including this trip to IbizaCredit: Instagram, @georginagio More

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    Man Utd star Joshua Zirkzee ‘splits from long-term model girlfriend’ just months after Old Trafford transfer

    MANCHESTER UNITED star Joshua Zirkzee has reportedly split from his model girlfriend. Zirkzee joined from Bologna in the summer for £36.5million but he has endured a tough start to life in Manchester.Celina Kerr is Joshua Zirkzee’s ex-girlfriendCredit: Instagram @ celinajadakerrCelina is a model and influencerCredit: Instagram @celinajadakerrShe is believed to have started dating Zirkzee during his time at Bayern MunichCredit: Instagram @celinajadakerrShe has over 100,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @celinajadakerrCelina regularly shows off her lavish lifeCredit: Instagram @celinajadakerrThe forward has only four goals from his 25 appearances this season.And according to GSM, things off the pitch are not much better after he split with his long-time girlfriend Celina Jada Kerr. The report claims the pair were “long-time sweethearts” having met when Zirkzee was at Bayern Munich – whom he joined aged 16.Celina is a model and influencer from Germany who graduated in Berlin with a degree in Media and Communication Management. READ MORE ON WAGSThey kept their personal lives and relationship private on social media but were once seen embracing on a video shoot for JD Sports.During the shoot, the couple wore unisex JD Sports tracksuits, which Celina shared on Instagram.But questions began to surface about their relationship when she was not seen around the forward in Manchester following his transfer.The report adds that Zirkzee and Celina have now unfollowed each other on social media.Most read in FootballCelina – who has more than 100,000 followers on Instagram – has also deleted pictures of herself with Zirkzee.Zirkzee was substituted after 54 minutes during United’s 3-0 defeat by Bournemouth on Sunday.The 23-year-old – who has started oly ten times for United – is part of Ruben Amorim’s squad that play Wolves at Molineux on Boxing Day. Zirkzee has struggled at Manchester UnitedCredit: AlamyCelina has unfollowed the footballer on InstagramCredit: Instagram @celinajadakerr More

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    Jake Paul set to fight Conor McGregor in blockbuster bout despite UFC star claiming he was in talks with brother Logan

    JAKE PAUL is reportedly on course to pip brother Logan to a grudge match with UFC superstar Conor McGregor.McGregor revealed earlier this month that he’s accepted a shock offer to face Logan in an exhibition boxing match in India next year.Conor McGregor sensationally claimed earlier this month that he’ll boxCredit: GETTYLogan Paul added fuel to the fire via his Instagram storyCredit: INSTAGRAM@LOGANPAULBut his brother Jake is reportedly set to steal the McGregor fight from underneath himCredit: INSTAGRAM@JAKEPAULIt was later revealed by reporter Ariel Helwani that preliminary talks over the bout – which could come together thanks to Indian billionaire Anant Ambani – have taken place but both the UFC and the WWE have yet to be approached.Ambani, however, initially wanted Jake to be the man standing across from McGregor in the crossover clash.And according to a sensational report, he could very well get his wish.ESPN boxing correspondent Salvador Rodriguez claims a grudge match between Jake and McGregor is now “on the table” for mid-2025.READ MORE ON MCGREGORHe wrote on X: “Sources: Jake Paul vs Conor McGregor on the table for July, August or September 2025 in India.”The sensational claim comes just days after Jake revealed he’d be making a “big announcement in January”.A fight between Jake and McGregor has been brewing for the best part of four years.Jake started his pursuit of a multi-million-pound showdown with the MMA mogul in late 2020.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe began taunting McGregor in a series of videos, which included sick jibes at the Irishman’s fiancee Dee Devlin.The pair have traded several jabs over the years, with recently McGregor blasting Jake’s crossover clash with boxing legend Mike Tyson last month.Jake Paul beats Mike Tyson in unanimous decision as crowd boo fightHe said: “A 16-minute spar in sparring gloves. F*** off.”Paul took aim at the UFC’s poster boy late last month after he was found civilly liable to have assaulted a woman – Nikita Hand – at a Dublin hotel in December 2018.McGregor responded a few hours after vowing to appeal the verdict by branding Jake a “little gay nerd.”Jake renewed his war of words with McGregor shortly after the Dubliner went public with his potential exhibition with Logan.He wrote on X: “Now it all makes sense why Conor Mcgregor & his management team have been desperately trying to get MVP to negotiate for a fight between us.”As we told them privately & I’m now saying it publicly.”The only way we’re willing to explore me vs Conor in a pro boxing / mma fight is if Dana White / UFC are at the table directly or make it clear they are ok with discussions.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Conor is washed. Needs the Paul’s. Logan by however he wants.”Former two-division champion McGregor hasn’t fought since breaking his left leg in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier three-and-a-half years ago.Conor McGregor hasn’t fought since breaking his left leg over three years agoCredit: AP More

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    Glam model Laura Celia Valk bluntly shuts down talk of relationship with Jude Bellingham in three-word statement

    MODEL Laura Celia Valk rubbished rumours suggesting she is in a relationship with Real Madrid superstar Jude Bellingham.Bellingham, 21, has shone bright ever since joining Real from Borussia Dortmund in 2023 following a staggering £115million deal.Laura Celia Valk was linked with a relationship with Real Madrid star Jude BellinghamCredit: Instagram @ lauraceliavLaura, though, dismissed all those rumours with a blunt statementCredit: Instagram @ lauraceliavLaura was asked about the Bellingham rumours on InstagramCredit: InstagramLaura is a popular model on social mediaCredit: InstagramBellingham’s personal life has been largely out of the public eyeCredit: RexThe star midfielder has gone on to register a whopping 30 goals and 19 assists in 64 appearances with Los Blancos, with whom he’s already won LaLiga and the Champions League.As the England international’s image continues to grow so do rumours about his personal life.Recent speculation suggested that Bellingham is romantically involved with glam model Laura, 25.However, the internet personality, who shares a series of glam pics across her social media channels, dismissed all the talk during a Q&A with fans.Read Moe on FootballOne of her 567,000 followers asked her on Instagram: “Do you have a boyfriend?”And Laura issued the following blunt response: “No, I don’t.”Details of Bellingham’s private life have remained largely out of the public eye.The ex-Birmingham star spends a lot of his down time with family and mum, Denise, who supports him in Spain.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBellingham had a slow start this season with Real after a dominant run last term.That was after the reigning Spanish champions signed Kylian Mbappe and manager Carlo Ancelotti struggled to find some chemistry between his star players.Jude Bellingham’s glorious England moment brought back in styleHowever, the versatile midfielder has recently turned things around with six goals and three assists in his last seven league matches.Laura has a huge Instagram followingCredit: Instagram / @lauraceliavShe regularly shares glamorous snapsCredit: Instagram / @lauraceliavLaura’s posts receive thousands of likesCredit: Instagram / @lauraceliavShe often posts from exotic locationsCredit: Instagram / @lauraceliavLaura has over half a million followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram More

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    Glam footballer Madelene Wright gives fans a Christmas treat as a sexy elf in stockings and suspenders

    MADELENE WRIGHT got into the Christmas spirit as she left fans feeling festive.The footballer is no stranger to dazzling posts on her Instagram page.Madelene Wright stunned fans in a Christmas outfitCredit: INSTAGRAM @madelene_wrightShe has 321,000 followers on InstagramCredit: X @WrightMadelene_And her latest snap added some winter sparkle to the recipe.Taking to her Instagram story, Madelene was seen wearing a sexy elf outfit while standing next to a Christmas tree.Madelene, 26, was seen in a green top and bottom set complete with red suspenders.She was also seen wearing thigh-high red and white socks.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThis completed the tree which possessed a huge red bow at the top.Meanwhile, red and silver baubles were scattered across the branches alongside lights, acorns and Christmas crackers.Madelene left Leyton Orient in the summer. Her joining the O’s had signalled a return to the beautiful game following a four-year hiatus.Most read in FootballBut while she is now without a club, she makes money through her Instagram and OnlyFans pages.The former Charlton women’s star has 321,000 followers on Instagram.Glamorous footballer Madelene Wright puts on busty display in black bikini and bathrobeInside Madelene’s glamorous life as influencer, footballer and OnlyFans star…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