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    Geordie Shore star Aaron Chalmers in ‘violent’ career switch after announcing retirement from boxing and MMA

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    AARON CHALMERS is returning to the ring – and this time the fighting will be more violent than ever.The reality TV star left the Geordie Shore house in 2017 to become a professional MMA fighter – where he amassed a 5-2 record. Aaron Chalmers is coming out of combat retirementCredit: Instagram @aaroncgshoreThe Geordie Shore star has signed for BKFCChalmers then focussed on boxing and had five bouts mixed from pro fights and crossover-style exhibitions including a contest with legend Floyd Mayweather.But after a lack of offers, combined with a personal life stresses, the 37-year-old hung up his gloves. That was until Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship – co-owned by UFC legend Conor McGregor and David Feldman – came knocking. Chalmers told SunSport: “I just gave up and then BKFC reached out, and I knew it was going to take something big to bring us back.READ MORE IN BOXING”I spoke to David a couple of times on the phone, and I was just like, ‘Ah, this is this definitely is right up my street.'”Obviously got a multi-fight contract and yeah, I think he’s got some big plans for us. So I’m excited.”It’s another one. I’ve done MMA, I’ve done boxing, I’ve done influencer boxing now into the bare-knuckle. “So I’ve kind of ticked off most of the top combat sports I could probably tick off.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSChalmers shelved a £12,000 nose job to continue his combat career. But after taking a step back from TV work, he does not have to worry about protecting the money maker so much. Sickening moment fighter snaps ankle mid-fight before slipping it back into place as if nothing happenedHe said: “Is this any more brutal than getting elbowed in the face in MMA? “Is it more brutal than getting kicked in the face in MMA or kneed in the face? I don’t know.”I mean, there’s only one way to find out. It’s just pure violence, really, isn’t it?”I need to learn to hit and not get hit. So there’s gonna be a lot more movement than just standing there like I do in the boxing and trying to have a scrap.”My coach, he’s like, ‘I want you to be in and out.’ So that’s all well and good doing that for eight weeks in training but as soon as you get in there, it’s a totally different story.”Like I say, listen, I’m older now and they came in with a great offer that I couldn’t turn down. So I’m not really too bothered about the face.”I’m getting on now. It’s not like I’m on TV in front of all these people, so yeah, I’m just excited.”American TikToker Bryce Hall, 25, won his BKFC debut last year while YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, 27, is also a target for Chalmers. He said: “Bryce Hall, that would be a great fight for me. Obviously, I want to get me feet in, I wanna get my toes wet in there, see what it’s like.”Maybe have one or two, and then we can start looking at people like that. “I mean, I still think if I make a big enough splash in BKFC, the fight with Jake Paul can be there.READ MORE SUN STORIES”We’ve got to make a big splash. Basically, we need to get back to back to the Bellator days, the Bamma days, where I was knocking people out cold.”That’s that’s what gets the interest. So that’s what we’re going back to.”Chalmers even faced boxing great Floyd MayweatherCredit: PAChalmers’ record was 5-2 in MMACredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      Chris Eubank Jr’s mansion with purple furniture, staircase and pool area that was on MTV’s Cribs up for sale for £1.8m

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR has put his stunning multi-million-pound home up for sale.The former IBO super-middleweight champion has called a stunning detached four-bed mansion in Hove home for the last few years.Chris Eubank Jr has put this stunning Hove home up for saleCredit: FINEANDCOUNRTY.CO.UKEubank Jr lives in an incredible detached four-bedroom houseCredit: FINEANDCOUNRTY.CO.UKThe interior of the former IBO super-middleweight champion’s home is something to beholdCredit: FINEANDCOUNRTY.CO.UKEubank Jr has some whacky furniture in his abodeCredit: FINEANDCOUNRTY.CO.UKThe boxer has decided to switch up his living arrangementsCredit: GETTYBut ‘Next Gen’ is eying a change of scenery and has put the plush castle – which is located in the swanky Hill Drive area of Hove – on the market.Eubank Jr announced his home – which has been featured on MTV Cribs and Celebrity Gogglebox – is up for sale on Instagram.He wrote: “My house in Brighton, UK is now on the market. Featured on MTV Cribs & Celebrity Gogglebox – Link In Bio.”Scores of his followers were quick to comment on the availability of his stunning house, which boasts a beautiful swimming pool.READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd several of them made some hilarious offers, with one saying: “Give you a tenner and a packet of pork scratchings for it.”Another said: “Would you consider a house swap in Dudley?”Currently looking for a house exchange, got a lovely 2-bed semi on a council estate if interested?”And another said: “Do you accept PayPal credit?”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSChris Eubank Jr’s house has four stunning bedroomsCredit: FINEANDCOUNRTY.CO.UKThe bathrooms have a stunning finish to themCredit: FINEANDCOUNRTY.CO.UKThe pool is undoubtedly the main selling point of the houseCredit: FINEANDCOUNRTY.CO.UKOne remarked: “Can I pay in instalments of a fiver a week?”Another chimed in: “Is Klarna an option on checkout?”Chris Eubank Jr makes major career change as he eyes huge Canelo Alvarez fight and two British grudge bouts Eubank Jr, the son of British boxing icon Chris Eubank Sr – has enlisted the services of Fine and Country to sell his home.Prospective buyers will have to spend a pretty penny to land the plush pad as Fine and Country are only accepting offers in excess of £1.8million.Describing the house on their website, they wrote: “This impeccable home exudes grandeur, impeccable style, and the spacious luminosity of a new build, perfect for a growing family or hosting in a vibrant, cosmopolitan city.”Should you desire, there is planning permission for a garage.”Once a modest bungalow nestled in the prestigious, verdant area of Tongdean, in 2017 was transformed into an architectural marvel.”Standing as a captivating spectacle of design, it stands out from its neighbours with a minimalist white exterior, expansive vaulted windows, and a striking dark slate roof that illuminates beautifully at night.”Upon arrival through secure gates leading to a spacious parking bay, you ascend to the elevated ground floor entrance.”The door, equipped with fingerprint entry, opens to a generous entrance hall where the house’s scale and luminosity immediately captivate.READ MORE SUN STORIES”The staircase to the first floor, with glass balustrades leading to a galleried landing, creates a well of natural light from the tall windows above.”Eubank Jr hasn’t set foot in the ring since he exacted revenge on Liam Smith in their rematch last September.Chris Eubank Jr hasn’t fought since beating Liam Smith in their rematch last SeptemberCredit: REUTERS More

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      I’m an ex-Premier League star – now I own a luxury holiday resort in a tropical jungle with my former MTV presenter wife

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      ANDY HUNT has swapped scoring goals for swimming pools after a dramatic career change.The former Newcastle striker may have been forced to retire aged just 30 after being diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome. 
      Andy Hunt andhis wife Simone moved to BelizeCredit: Instagram / @simoneangel_mtv
      They run the Belize Jungle Dome in the tropical rainforestCredit: Belize Jungle Dome
      The luxury complex is complete with a swimming poolCredit: Belize Jungle Dome
      But he is certainly living his best life as he runs a luxury holiday resort in the Belize tropical jungle with his former MTV presenter wife.
      Andy and Simone swapped South London for Belize in 2001, months after Hunt’s final game for Charlton.
      They sold their Greenwich home and purchased a property – then in 2005 decided to open the Belize Jungle Dome to the public.
      Now more than 20 years from first touching down on that first visit, the couple are still based in Central America, more than 5,200 miles from Hunt’s Essex hometown of West Thurrock and where temperatures average mid-20s all year round.
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      The ex-forward said: “I’d had enough of football and to be honest I’d had enough of the British weather.
      “Me and my girlfriend at the time started looking around and we really liked Belize.
      “We visited the country and spent some time there. We found a property, bought it, sold the house in England and came out.
      “We decided to set up our own business over here in 2005.
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      “It’s the most idyllic place and tourists can come out here and explore the ancient mines and the caves.
      “There’s horseback riding, zip-lining along with waterfalls and wildlife rehabilitation centres.
      “On the coast there are so many beautiful islands where you can go scuba diving and snorkelling.
      “We bought a big property, which we turned into rooms, we also built a four-bedroom villa next to it then another three-bedroom place next to that, as well as three acres of land.
      “It’s going great.
      “Our lodge is about an hour and a half inland, so we organise things for tourists and we take them here, there and everywhere.”
      The Hunts’ stunning complex is described as a “true tropical paradise” for couples, families and individuals alike – and promises the holiday of a lifetime. 
      Guests can make the most of the stunning tree-top cafe, beautiful swimming pool, river-side BBQs, football facilities and even a nearby zoo before retreating to their colourful rooms.
      The bedrooms are bright and full of colourCredit: Belize Jungle Dome
      Visitors can stay for up to 14 daysCredit: Belize Jungle Dome
      The patio terrace provides the perfect escapeCredit: Belize Jungle Dome
      Ingredients are grown in the garden on site for the restaurantCredit: https://www.belizejungledome.com/photo_gallery.html
      And the in-house chef rustles up plenty of gorgeous dishes, including a host of local Belizean dishes using ingredients grown in the on-site garden. 
      The hotel also has links with local companies that provide tours and day trips, including along the Belize River through the rainforest. 
      Prices for an all-inclusive package range from £736pp for a three-night stay to a whopping £3,325pp for the 14-night reefs and rainforest trip. 
      But visitors are clearly delighted with the Belize Jungle Dome, with the Hunts’ holiday resort earning rave reviews on Tripadvisor.
      It is ranked the No1 B&B in Belmopan, with a stunning five-star rating from 339 reviews. 
      One guest said: “Our stay at the Jungle Dome was absolutely fabulous. Simone and Andy are simply the best hosts. The riverside location also offers a substantial-sized pool and an immersive experience of nature at its finest.”
      Another commented: “Everything about the stay was perfect. They always made sure we had everything we needed. I have travelled extensively around the world and have rarely been treated so well.”
      And a third added: “We could not have been more pleased with the whole experience! Truly, staying here, is like visiting the friends in Belize that you didn’t know you had.”
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      It really has been a whirlwind journey for Andy and Simone and their two sons Lucas and Aidan – but one that the family have learnt to embrace. 
      Writing on their hotel website, the Dutch former TV host said: “We often get asked, ‘How did a professional footballer player and a former MTV VJ end up owning a jungle lodge in Belize?’
      “Well, it wasn’t a conscious plan, we were simply looking for an adventure. So in 2001 we moved to the tropics without knowing what we were going to do once we got there. 
      “For a while we soaked up the sun, developed our property and did a lot of soul-searching and head-scratching. 
      “Then Andy came with the idea of turning the Dome into a small resort. 
      “I thought that sharing our personal space with strangers was a terrible idea. But, as in all things, I have learned to trust my crazy husband and so went with it.
      “It turned out that his vision was a great one! Instead of ‘strangers’ invading our space, our guests became friends. 
      “It felt like being visited by family we never knew we had. Our staff become family too, and it is a continued pleasure working alongside them.”
      The site attracts plenty of visitors, especially from the USA and CanadaCredit: https://www.belizejungledome.com/photo_gallery.html
      It is a beautiful complex bursting with natureCredit: Belize Jungle Dome
      The bathrooms give guests the perfect place to freshen upCredit: Belize Jungle Dome
      Andy and Simone married in 2005Credit: Andy Hunt
      She worked as a broadcaster with MTVCredit: https://www.belizejungledome.com/photo_gallery.html
      Hunt retired aged 30 after his chronic fatigue syndrome diagnosisCredit: Twitter @WBA
      But despite seemingly living the dream in Belize, Hunt joked there is one main problem of swapping England for the Belizean jungle.
      He said: “I spend a lot of my time repairing my cars because the roads aren’t great over here!”
      But despite scoring ten goals in 42 Premier League appearances, the major transfer into running a holiday resort did not come completely out of the blue for Hunt.
      While playing in non-league at King’s Lynn and Kettering Town, he studied a business and tourism management course.
      The striker signed for the Magpies in 1991, playing under Jim Smith, Ossie Ardiles and Kevin Keegan in two years before joining West Brom, initially on loan as he scored a hat-trick on his home debut against Aston Villa.
      Hunt made the switch permanent and chipped in with 67 goals in 202 games before finishing his playing career at Charlton.
      The Addicks suffered relegation in his first season but helped them go straight back up in 1999-2000.
      Hunt started the next season with four goals before the end of September – but then had to step away amid his health struggles.
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      Simone, meanwhile, moved from the Netherlands to London aged 18 as she became the youngest video jockey at MTV Europe. 
      On top of her broadcast career, she even released four of her own singles and was a judge on German TV show Popstars – but left it all behind when she traded pop songs for birdsongs. 
      The lodge is located beside the Belize RiverCredit: https://www.belizejungledome.com/photo_gallery.html
      Temperatures average in the mid-20s throughout the yearCredit: Belize Jungle Dome
      Visitors can expect a warm welcome from the hostsCredit: Belize Jungle Dome
      The Belize Jungle Dome has stunning five-star reviews onlineCredit: Belize Jungle Dome
      The all-inclusive three-night packages start from £736ppCredit: https://www.belizejungledome.com/photo_gallery.html
      It is the ideal getaway for individuals, couples and families alikeCredit: Belize Jungle Dome
      The Hunts bought the property before opening it up to the publicCredit: Belize Jungle Dome
      Hunt spent five years at The Hawthorns with West BromCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      He helped fire Charlton back into the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      Aaron Chalmers confirms move into pro boxing after MMA retirement with Geordie Shore star eyeing WWE afterwards

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      AARON CHALMERS confirmed his move into professional boxing after retiring from MMA – with the Geordie Shore star eyeing WWE afterwards.
      Chalmers leaves the cage with a 5-2 record, having fought four times for Bellator.

      Aaron Chalmers is moving into pro boxing

      Aaron Chalmers retires with a 5-2 MMA recordCredit: Alamy Live News

      He announced via social media that he was no longer continuing his MMA journey and hinted at a new switch.
      Chalmers followed it up by confirming plans to move into WWE before retiring for good aged 40.
      He tweeted: “Couple of years in my new career which will be announced soon and then we move to @WWEUK@WWE and retired at 40.”
      Asked if he was moving into celebrity boxing, Chalmers replied: “Nope not celebrity.”

      Couple of years in my new career which will be announced soon and then we move to @WWEUK @WWE and retired at 40 🙏🏽
      — Aaron chalmers (@AaronCGShore) February 23, 2021

      The 33-year-old, who had two knockouts in MMA, is now training at esteemed boxing coach Adam Booth’s gym.
      Booth has trained ex-world champions David Haye, George Groves and Andy Lee, and currently has a stable of rising talent.
      That includes Josh Kelly, Michael Conlan, Harlem Eubank and Shannon Courtenay.
      And it was Sunderland’s Kelly and 2012 London Olympics bronze medalist Conlan who let the cat out the bag that Chalmers was turning over.

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      The pair called for their new gym-mate to fight YouTuber-turned boxer Jake Paul, who is 2-0 since debuting in 2020.
      Conlan, 29, said on Matchroom’s podcast: “Speaking about Aaron actually – we want Jake Paul. Aaron’s a celebrity, we want Jake Paul.
      “Aaron will f*** Jake Paul up. I will say it now, he will f*** Jake Paul up.
      “Jake Paul’s a b****. He’ll f*** him up. Simple as that.”
      Kelly, 26, added: “Jake Paul’s never a cruiserweight, either. He should be getting that weight off, getting down.
      “Aaron’s got what, nearly what three million followers on Instagram and Twitter? If that fight doesn’t sell what will?”
      Conlan then urged promoter Eddie Hearn to get in touch with them to set up the fight with 24-year-old Paul.

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