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    What is Nate Diaz’s net worth?

    NATE DIAZ is used to earning a living in the eight-sided Octagon. The MMA star has been a part of some big fights over the years despite never winning a world championship.
    Nate Diaz will make his professional boxing debutCredit: AP
    But his next payday will be after he makes his professional boxing debut against YouTube sensation Jake Paul.
    And SunSport has a rough idea of how much Nate Diaz is worth.
    What is Nate Diaz’s net worth? 
    The Stockton fighter is reportedly worth £6.8million with a large portion of his income coming from UFC pay-per-view fights, according to LadBible.
    Diaz won the fifth season of Ultimate Fighter and defeated Conor Mcgregor in a rematch back in March 2016.
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    His rematch against Mcgregor reportedly earned him £1.7m before his cut for the pay-per-view takings.
    From this fight alone Diaz made £196,000 from a Reebok sponsorship, £39,000 in bonuses and £118,000 to attend the after-party.
    Diaz has earned over £7.8m during his UFC career, according to the MMA salaries,
    Recently becoming a free agent Diaz decided to enter into the boxing world with his debut again Paul.
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    The price he will be paid for the match is not yet confirmed but last year The Problem Child was told he would need to splash big bucks to fight the UFC star.
    According to The Mirror, the price told was £7.8m for the social media influencer to fight Diaz. More

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    When did Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink retire and where is he now?

    LEGENDARY footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has had an impressive career as a player and a coach.The sportsman has played for sides in the Premier League, Championship, Primeira Divisão, and La Liga.
    Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has joined England’s national team as a coachCredit: Andrew Vaughan – CameraSport via Getty Images
    When did Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink retire from playing football?
    Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink retired in 2008 after nearly two decades as a professional player.
    The star, who was born on March 27, 1972, in Paramaribo, Suriname, began his football career as a goalkeeper.
    He later moved to become a right winger, before taking on the role of forward.
    Jimmy made his professional debut in 1990, playing for Dutch team Telstar.
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    He had moved to the Netherlands with his family at the end of the 1970s.
    In August 1995, Hasselbaink signed for Portuguese Primeira Divisão side Campomaiorense.
    The chairman of the club at the time gave the player, who had actually been born Jerrel Floyd Hasselbaink, the nickname “Jimmy” – a name which stuck with him for the rest of his career.
    In the summer of 1996, Hasselbaink was signed by Boavista, another team in Portugal.
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    He moved to Premier League side Leeds United in 1997 but was bought by Spanish club Atlético Madrid for £10million in 1999.
    Hasselbaink was then signed by Chelsea in 2000 for a club record fee of £15million.
    He scored 69 goals for the Blues in 136 appearances, and was top scorer for three of the four years he was at the club.
    In 2002 he suffered a hamstring injury and worked as a pundit for ITV’s 2002 Fifa World Cup coverage while he recovered.
    In July 2004, Hasselbaink signed for Middlesborough before transferring to Charlton Athletic in 2006.
    He then moved to Cardiff City but left the club in 2008.
    Hasselbaink has also represented the Netherlands, earning 23 caps and scoring nine goals for the national team.
    He also played at the 1998 Fifa World Cup.
    Which teams has Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink coached?
    After retiring from playing, Hasselbaink moved into coaching.
    He was announced as the new manager of Belgian Second Division club Royal Antwerp in 2013, and in 2014 he was appointed by English Football League Two side Burton Albion.
    He worked with Queens Park Rangers from 2015 to 2016, after which he moved to Northampton Town.
    Jimmy returned to Burton Albion in January 2021.
    In March 2023 it was reported that Hasselbaink was to take up a role as coach for the England national team.
    The move has reunited him with his former Middlesbrough teammate Gareth Southgate.
    Is Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink married and does he have children?
    According to reports, Jimmy married Natalie Hasselbaink in 2012.
    The couple are thought to have held their wedding at Cowarth Park in Ascot.
    They have since welcomed four children together, all daughters.
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    What is Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink’s net worth?
    Hasselbaink has an estimated net worth of around $5million (nearly £4million).
    He is thought to have amassed much of this fortune from his time as a player. More

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    What is Lionel Messi’s salary and how much does he earn at Inter Miami?

    LIONEL MESSI is one of the most revered – and well-paid – football players in the world.The former Paris Saint-Germain star confirmed a move to David Beckham’s Inter Miami team in June 2023.
    Lionel Messi’s move to Inter Miami CF was confirmed in June 2023Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck/USA TODAY Sports
    What is Lionel Messi’s salary at Inter Miami?
    Football legend Lionel Messi confirmed that he would be joining Inter Miami in June 2023.
    His initial contract is for two and a half years.
    Jorge Mas, who is a co-owner of Inter Miami along with Jose Mas and Beckham, previously told Spanish press that Messi will earn between $50-$60million per year, equating to around £35-£47million.
    This puts the total contract value between $125m and $150m.
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    Messi’s Inter Miami contract is a huge financial boost from his previous earnings at Paris St-Germain.
    There, he took home £94million in wages over his three-year contract.
    What is Lionel Messi’s net worth? 
    According to Forbes, Messi’s net worth at the start of 2023 was estimated to be £105million.
    This has no doubt increased since his move to Inter Miami.
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    Messi is the third-highest paid overall sportsman in the world, following basketball star LeBron James in second place and Cristiano Ronaldo in first.
    Ronaldo’s own net worth was estimated to be somewhere between £210m and £230m before his deal with Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr in December 2022.
    It has since risen to an estimated £363m
    How does Lionel Messi earn his money?
    Along with his football salary, Messi has a range of sponsorship and brand deals that contribute to his eye-watering net worth.
    Throughout his career he has endorsed several renowned brands including Lay’s, Budweiser and Air Europa.
    Adidas signed a lifetime contract with Messi in 2017, worth $25million a year.
    The deal sees Messi promote the iconic brand’s football boots, apparel, and other sports equipment.
    Messi is also a long-standing global ambassador for Pepsi.
    Famously, he has starred in TV adverts alongside fellow sportsman Mo Salah, Jadon Sancho, and Paul Pogba to promote the renowned beverage.
    Gatorade, Mastercard, Louis Vuitton, Gillette and OrCam are just some of the other big names that Messi has starred in adverts for.
    He has also branched into other ventures and in 2019, Messi released his clothing label with Tommy Hilfiger’s sister Ginny Hilfiger.
    The range, sold in the sportsman’s own shop The Messi Store, features luxury leisurewear.
    Messi has also worked with bespoke Saville Row tailors Richard James on a collaboration of suits.
    In 2017, Messi became a hotelier and bought the MiM Sitges in a coastal resort near Barcelona for £26million.
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    The four-star hotel, where rooms are priced at around £120-per-night, features panoramic views of the ocean from its rooftop restaurant.
    MiM has since opened establishments in Ibiza, Mallorca, Baqueira and Sotogrande. More

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    Who is Premier League referee Paul Tierney and what’s his net worth?

    BEING a referee is one of the trickiest jobs in sport but Paul Tierney has been successful in the role for decades.The ref is one of the best known in the UK and is used to having all eyes on him as he oversees football games.
    Paul Tierney is a referee in the Premier LeagueCredit: Michael Regan/Getty Images
    Who is Premier League referee Paul Tierney?
    Paul Tierney is a football referee from Wigan, Greater Manchester.
    He was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1980, in Belfast and moved to Wigan when he was 11.
    He was promoted to the National List of Referees in 2009, and was an assistant referee for the 2009 FA Cup semi-final between Arsenal and  Chelsea.
    Tierney first refereed in the Premier League in August 2014, and became part of the Select Group for the 2016/17 season.
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    Select Group refs predominantly officiate in the Premier League.
    He officiated the 2023 FA Cup final between Manchester City and Manchester United.
    Ahead of the match, Tierney denied he is a supporter of either team, telling The FA: “It’s a great fixture to be refereeing too…there is the common assumption that because I’m from Wigan I must support one of them.
    “I was actually born in Belfast and only moved to Wigan when I was eleven and it’s actually going to be the first time that I’ve refereed a Manchester derby so I’m looking forward to it.”
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    In May 2023, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was hit with a one game ban, with a further game suspended until the end of the next season, for slamming Tierney.
    Klopp, who accused the official of having an agenda against his side, was also fined £75,000.
    What is Paul Tierney’s net worth?
    Tierney’s net worth is unknown although peopleai.com estimates it to be around £853,000.
    Referees in the Premier League’s receive much smaller pay packets than the players.
    According to Sporting Free, Premier League refs take home up to around £70-£200k per year.
    They also earn a match fee in addition to their basic salary.
    This fee is thought to be £1,500 for official referees and £850 for assistant referees and video assistant refs.
    Is Paul Tierney married and does he have any children?
    Paul is married to the mother of former rugby league player Lewis Tierney.
    Lewis’ father, Jason Robinson, and his mum split up not long after he was born.
    His mother then remarried Paul and Lewis appears to be close with his step-dad.
    It is not publicly known whether Paul and his wife share any children together.
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    Lewis, meanwhile, announced his retirement from rugby in November 2021.
    He started his professional career with the Wigan Warriors and went on to represent Workington Towns, Catalan Dragons and Leigh Centurions. More

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    Ultimate Women’s World Cup rich list – highest-paid Lionesses star to Chelsea striker who bagged FIFA video game deal

    ENGLAND’S roaring Lionesses captured the heart of the nation on their way to victory at the Euros last year.But while they will be hoping to go one better at the Women’s World Cup this summer, they face stiff competition from the likes of the USA, Spain, Germany and France.
    Chloe Kelly and the team pulled in huge crowds to their games in the UK for the Women’s EurosCredit: Getty
    Marta is often considered the greatest female footballer of all timeCredit: Getty
    In the money leagues, top stars like Marta and Megan Rapinoe may earn just a fraction of their equivalents in the men’s game.
    However, the best players can still earn hundreds of thousands a year – boosted by sponsorship deals and lucrative side projects.
    Here, we reveal some of the highest earners who will be dazzling in Australia and New Zealand over the coming weeks.
    Marta
    Brazilian Marta, 37, is often regarded as the best female footballer ever, so it’s no surprise she can command one of the highest salaries.
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    The forward reportedly earns £311,000 a year at Orlando Pride, topped up by sponsorship deals with the likes of LATAM Airlines, Avon Brasil, shampoo brand Clear and pharmaceutical company Neo Quimica.
    In some of her campaigns for Clear, she has appeared with Cristiano Ronaldo. She has also had deals with Coca-Cola and Puma.
    Marta is Brazil’s all-time top goalscorer, with a record 17 World Cup goals, and has been named FIFA’s World Player of the Year five consecutive times.
    Wendie Renard
    Wendie has captained the French national team for ten yearsCredit: Getty
    French centre back Wendie, 33, has been the captain of the French women’s team for ten years.
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    As the skipper of Lyon at club level, she is one of the most decorated players in modern times, with an astonishing 15 French league titles and eight European Cups to her name.
    It’s no surprise then that she’s on a reported £298,000-a-year salary.
    One of her sponsors is Adidas and she was previously an ambassador for MasterCard alongside England’s Alex Scott, too.
    Earlier this year, she told fans she was pulling out of what will be her third World Cup.
    She said in a statement: “It is a sad day, but necessary to preserve my mental health. It is with a heavy heart that I come to inform you of my decision to step back from the French team.”
    However, after returning to the French team for friendlies against Colombia and Canada in April, she will be wearing the armband once more this tournament.
    Megan Rapinoe
    Megan has gained a huge profile for her footwork on the pitch and activism off itCredit: Getty
    Megan’s famous celebration against France at the last World CupCredit: AFP
    With her signature bleached hair and even more dazzling footwork, USA winger Megan is one of the most instantly recognisable female footballers in the world.
    At the last World Cup in 2019, her celebration against France – in which she saluted the crowd with outstretched arms – became an instant meme and even went on to be added into the FIFA video game.
    The athlete, 38, is thought to take home a salary of £348,000 from OL Reign and, according to Celebrity Net Worth, has a fortune of £3.9million.
    She tops this up with sponsorship deals and cover interviews, having appeared on the front page of Sports Illustrated, Marie Claire, and InStyle.
    Her brands deals include luxury fashion brand Loewe, Nike and Samsung.
    Alex Morgan
    Alex Morgan has topped up her earnings by writing a children’s book seriesCredit: Getty
    Her tea-sipping celebration has gone down in World Cup folkloreCredit: Rex Features
    England fans will remember USA striker Alex for her now infamous tea-drinking celebration, after scoring the winner against the Lionesses at the last World Cup.
    The San Diego Wave FC captain – who CNW estimates has a fortune of £2.3million – has played in 217 international matches and made a short-lived move to Tottenham back in 2020.
    Away from the pitch, the 34-year-old has published The Kicks, a four-book series for school children and even appeared in a music video for Maroon 5’s song “Girls Like You”, which features Cardi B.
    Her long list of sponsorship deals include Nike, Panasonic, AT&T, Chobani, McDonald’s, P&G, Mondelez International, and Coca-Cola.
    She is married to Servando Carrasco, also a football player, and they have one child together, three-year-old Charlie.
    Lucy Bronze
    Lucy is thought to be one of the UK’s wealthiest female footballersCredit: Getty
    British Lucy, 31, is one of the wealthiest Lionesses and is thought to take home around £200,000 a year for FC Barcelona.
    The right-back has played for the England team since 2013 and has also represented the country in the Olympics. She tops up her earnings with deals from Pepsi, EE, Klarna, and Visa.
    Lucy is believed to be the top-earning England player, but along with other Lionesses has slammed the FA’s decision not to pay players extra money on top of the funds dished out by FIFA this tournament.
    Speaking about it, she said: “We want to keep pushing our own standards, but also our federations’ standards, the FIFA and UEFA standards. It isn’t just about the numbers. It is the principle of what we want to improve in women’s football.
    “There is always another step the game can take. Whether that is commercial, on the pitch or off the pitch, whether it is performance based or not. It is about being rewarded for what we have done – we are the European Champions.”
    Sam Kerr
    Sam has a $1million deal with Nike among other lucrative dealsCredit: Getty
    Goal-machine Sam, 29, is believed to take home a salary of £400,000 a year at Chelsea, who she has just helped to another Women’s Super League title.
    The Australian captains her national team and will be hoping to take them all the way as the hosts.
    Her 13-year deal with Nike is thought to be worth $1million. She was also the first female player to appear on the cover of the FIFA video game.
    Sam also has sponsorship deals with luxury watch brand IWC Schaffhausen, Australian bank CommBank, and EA Sports.
    Chloe Kelly
    Chloe won legions of fans for her last minute goal at the EurosCredit: Getty
    England’s super-sub Chloe, 25, secured her place in the history books at last year’s Euros with her winning goal against Germany.
    It is not known how much her Man City contract is worth, but the club’s average salary for female players is thought to be around £75,000 a year.
    However, off the back of her legendary goal – and celebration – last year, Chloe remains one of England’s most marketable stars.
    The Mail on Sunday reported that she was set to sign a deal with Land Rover worth up to £2 million.
    A spokesperson for Chloe told the paper: “I can’t comment on her business dealings but… she is in demand.”
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    She has also worked with Nike, KFC and last month appeared in a Calvin Klein ad alongside Alex Morgan. More

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    Leeds owners have stunning net worth of £4.8BILLION as Michael Phelps and Jordan Spieth join Elland Road revolution

    LEEDS have been taken over in a stunning £170million Wrexham-style buyout.It is the latest English club to be run by American sports stars and celebrities, including the likes of golf’s Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas as well as Olympic legend Michael Phelps.
    Leeds have been taken over by 49ers EnterprisesCredit: Getty
    Olympic icon Michael Phelps is one of the investors in 49ers EnterprisesCredit: Getty
    Paraag Marathe is the new chairman of LeedsCredit: Getty
    The team of investors are valued at a stunning £4.79bn by Forbes, making it the 11th richest sports entity in the world.
    This financial backing could see the Yorkshire side, who were relegated to the Championship last season, compete with many clubs in the Premier League.
    The 49ers Enterprises is the investment arm of the NFL franchise San Francisco 49ers.
    They had held a 44 per cent share of Leeds United – who have just appointed Daniel Farke as boss – since November 2021 but their full takeover has now been approved by the EFL and they will take control from Andrea Radrizzani.
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    Leeds’ new chairman Paraag Marathe and 49ers Enterprises president said in the announcement of the takeover: “This is an important moment for Leeds United and we are already hard at work.
    “This transition is a necessary reset to chart a new course for the club. We have already appointed a highly-respected manager with a track record of success, and we are confident Leeds will field a competitive squad to contend for promotion next season.
    “It’s a privilege to carry this torch as I know we have a responsibility to ensure this club makes our staff, players, supporters, and the Leeds and Yorkshire communities proud.”
    Wrexham was bought by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mcelhenney back in 2020 for £2million.
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    The pair’s investment has been massive to the club as it managed to gain promotion back into the football league for the first time in 15 years.
    The 49ers Enterprises is also backed by some of the biggest stars in sports who have invested in the group.
    Michael Phelps
    The Baltimore Bullet is the most decorated Olympian of all time and often hailed as the greatest swimmer ever.
    Phelps, 38, took part in five Olympic Games before retiring at the end of Rio 2016, winning an incredible 23 gold medals during his time.
    The American has also set world record times on 39 occasions.
    He has a reported net worth of £76million.
    Phelps is the most decorated Olympian of all timeCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
    Jordan Spieth
    The American golfing star has already enjoyed success in his career having won The Masters, the US Open and the Open Championship.
    Spieth, 29, won the Masters in 2015 and got his hands on the much-desired green blazer.
    His success on the course has seen him pick up an estimated £40million from prize winnings.
    He has a reported net worth of £91m.
    Jordan Spieth is another investorCredit: Reuters
    Justin Thomas
    Spieth’s fellow American golfer won PGA Championship in 2017 and 2022.
    Thomas, 30, joined the investment group with Spieth after Rickie Fowler dropped out.
    He is worth a reported £38million.
    Justin Thomas is another golf star involved with the 49ers EnterprisesCredit: Getty
    Larry Nance Jr.
    Basketball star Nance Jr is also an investor in the 49ers Enterprises.
    During his career, the 30-year-old has featured for the LA Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Portland Trail Blazers and the New Orleans Pelicans.
    He reacted to the news of the successful takeover on Twitter as he wrote: “ALL LEEDS ARENT WE”.
    He has a reported net worth of £11m.

    Larry Nance Jr posted his excitement on social mediaCredit: Getty
    Erik Johnson
    Stanley Cup winner in 2022, the ice hockey ace has also invested in the 49ers Enterprises.
    Johnson, 35, has featured for the likes of the St. Louis Blues and Colorado Avalanche.
    The defenceman is currently playing for the Buffalo Sabres and is an international with the USA team.
    Johnson is worth a reported £4.58million.
    Erik Johnson is a star in the NHLCredit: Getty
    Myles Jack
    The current NFL free agent, Jack was at the Jacksonville Jaguars for four seasons between 2016 and 2020.
    After two years without a team he joined the Pittsburgh Steelers on a two-year contract in 2022.
    However he was only at the team for a year before he was released in March.
    During the 27-year-old’s time at Jacksonville, he signed a contract worth £43million, with £25m of it guaranteed.
    His reported net worth is £3.82m.
    Jack is another American sportsman invested in the 49ers EnterprisesCredit: Getty
    Paraag Marathe
    The new chairman of Leeds United has been a leader in the sports industry for over two decades.
    Marathe has been the vice-chairman and a member of the club’s board for the past two years.
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    He is also the president for the NFL franchise San Francisco 49ers and during his time in the role he oversaw the development of Levi’s Stadium.
    He is reportedly worth £170million.
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    I was born into poverty and grew up in a slum – now I’m a world champion boxer & multi-millionaire

    A BOXER who was born into poverty and grew up in a slum defied the odds to become a world-champion fighter and multi-millionaire.Roberto Duran scooped titles at lightweight, welterweight, light middleweight and middleweight in a iconic fighting career spanning over 30 years.
    The legendary Roberto Duran in 1973Credit: Getty
    The Panamanian is one of boxing’s greatest ever fightersCredit: Splash News
    Duran, 72, is considered by many as the greatest lightweight boxer of all time as well as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in boxing history.
    He racked up an astonishing pro record of 103-16 during his time in the ring, with 70 wins coming via knockout.
    But the boxer – famously known as ‘The Hands of Stone’ – did not have an easy route to the big time.
    Duran grew up in the slums of El Chorrillo, steps away from the Panama Canal.
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    Born into a life of poverty, he shined shoes and sold newspapers from the age of five to help support his family.
    Growing up in Chorillo, a tough district, he had to learn to fight to survive from a very young age.
    In the tough neighbourhood, Duran wanted to stay in one piece, according to The Ring magazine.
    The boxing legend felt he was too young to die and developed his trademark tenacity and courage by learning to fight hard.
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    Duran’s own words in the documentary film ‘I am Duran’, on the reason he became a boxer were: “My family didn’t have money to eat, we slept in an entrance way, that’s why I became a boxer.”
    Duran, who fought professionally from 1968 to 2001, enjoys legendary status in Panama and Latin America.
    The retired Panamanian boxer reportedly boasts a net worth of £2,349,600 according to Celebrity Net Worth.
    Duran’s finest performance arguably came against Sugar Ray Leonard in the 1980 Montreal match up when he became WBC welterweight champ.
    But their second fight months later was one of the most lucrative fights in boxing history at the time.
    Duran withdrew midway through the clash by famously saying “No mas” — “No more.”
    However, Duran still earned a reported £5million for the rematch.
    Duran’s last fight was a defeat on points to Hector Camacho in July 2001.
    After a number of premature retirements in the 1980s and 90s, Duran retired for good in early 2002 following a car crash in Argentina.
    During his career, the second-longest of any boxer in history, the 5ft 7in superhero inspired a downtrodden nation and redefined what it meant to be a fighter.
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    A movie about his career was released in 2016.
    Duran was inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 2006 and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2007.
    Duran’s greatest victory was arguably against Sugar Ray Leonard in MontrealCredit: Getty
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    Conor McGregor urged to join OnlyFans by Ebanie Bridges after boxing superstars joined exclusive website

    CONOR MCGREGOR has been advised to increase his jaw-dropping net worth – by joining OnlyFans.Several boxers and mixed martial artists have joined the subscription-based website in recent years to share exclusive content with their legions of followers.
    Ebanie Bridges recently met UFC superstar Conor McGregor in DublinCredit: INSTAGRAM@EBANIEBRIDGES
    And she’s urged the MMA mogul to top up his huge cash reserves by signing up to OnlyFansCredit: INSTAGRAM@EBANIEBRIDGES
    Ebanie Bridges makes a pretty penny flogging sexy snaps on the subscription websiteCredit: INSTAGRAM@EBANIEBRIDGES
    IBF bantamweight champion Ebanie Bridges is one of several fighters raking in the cash from the site and reckons McGregor – who she recently met – should follow suit.
    The Aussie told OnlyAccounts: “He might have some ideas of doing it.
    “I do give a lot of people the idea though of joining OnlyFans – especially women as some people look down on it as a bad thing.
    “But it’s not, it’s exclusive content from athletes and celebrities.”
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    Bridges is adamant McGregor doesn’t need to flog racy snaps as she and some of her fellow fighters do on the website.
    She continued: “It doesn’t need to be sex and porn as it’s not like that.
    “I’m not a blogger or Instagram a lot by telling people all the time what I’m doing, but on my OnlyFans, I do.
    “So all the fans know what I’m up to – at home or when out, plus behind the scenes.
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    “While it’s been good during the injury as a way to keep in touch with all my fans.”
    Bridges met the UFC’s poster boy at Katie Taylor’s clash with Chantelle Cameron in Dublin last month.
    She said of The Notorious: “He’s lovely. Me and Conor have been talking for a while – he’s always supported my career.
    “I’ve talked to him online and he sends me messages before my fights and has invited me to Ireland a few times and is nice to have that support and friendship.
    Conor McGregor and Ebanie Bridges regularly chat about fighting on social mediaCredit: SPORTSFILE
    “Recently was obviously the first time I’d seen him in person and that was great after the conversations we’ve had online.
    “He’s awesome and so effervescent and has that energy – when Connor walks in the room he lights it up and he’s very inspiring.”
    Bridges, 36, hasn’t set foot inside the ring since her eighth-round TKO of fellow Aussie Shannon O’Connell last December.
    McGregor, meanwhile, has been on the sidelines for the last two years after breaking his leg in his UFC 264 trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier. More