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      Meet Oscar de la Lawyer, UK’s first boxer and solicitor who’s named after ring icon and wows clients with his black eyes

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      OSCAR McCRACKEN is the country’s first solicitor by day and fighter by night – and the owner of arguably boxing’s greatest nickname.The 25-year-old’s uncle Rob used to train Anthony Joshua and still works as Team GB’s head amateur coach.Oscar McCracken is a solicitor by day and fighter by nightCredit: Blanche Canvas Official
      He was actually named after boxing legend Oscar de la HoyaHis boxing nickname is amazingly Oscar de la LawyerCredit: Blanche Canvas Official
      His father Spencer was also a welterweight fighter – so it was only a matter of time till his son, Oscar, entered the family business. But Oscar tells us: “My dad never wanted me to box.” So instead he played football, captaining his county and even having trials with Birmingham City – his boyhood club.But Oscar was always in the boxing gym – from as far back as he can remember – sparring pro fighters by his teenage years.READ MORE SPORTBy his 18th birthday, Oscar decided he too wanted to be a boxer, like his uncle, dad and brother Spencer Jr before him.But his old man – who had 19 wins, four losses and one draw – had just one rule – study for another career at the same time. So Oscar enrolled into the University of Worcester and achieved a First Class LLB Law with Honours degree in 2022. He was also gearing up for his pro debut when his dad came up with quite possibly boxing’s most ingenious monikerMost read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSIt all started when Oscar travelled to the Cayman Islands to help corner Matt Windle – a former Commonwealth champion.An argument broke out with a promoter when a cocksure lawyer – who thought he could talk his way out of the dispute – chimed in. Usyk spotted ‘giving Anthony Joshua tips on how to beat Tyson Fury’ in ringside footage at Beterbiev vs Bivol 2.mp4But he was not the only man of the law in the building that day. Oscar said: “An issue cropped up between the promoter and a couple of others. “Then a lawyer came in and thought he was going to just start telling everybody what was what. “But obviously he didn’t know that I’ve got a legal background as well, so we ended up in a bit of an argument – well, discussion.“And after it was fully rectified after quite an intense hour or so. My dad just said, ‘See, I told you Oscar de la Lawyer would sort it.’“The whole room just went up, all the fighters, all the managers, promoters everything, and I thought, ‘Oh, you’ve just thought of the name.’ It’s perfect.” Oscar was actually named after American great De La Hoya too – such was his dad’s love for the Golden Boy. He said: “My dad was a big fan of him back in the day, so that’s what I’m named after.’I didn’t expect any of this’“So it’s just mad how it’s come around now that it just fits perfectly off Oscar de la Hoya, but I can’t believe how much it’s picked.”I didn’t expect any of this.”His dad revealed the amazing nickname to millions on social media – and it also received an extra push thanks to the People’s Paper.Oscar revealed: “The Sun actually did an article! My phone was going, I was playing football because I still play football – I play Saturdays. “I got off the pitch and my phone was going insane. I was like, what’s going on there? ‘Have you seen in this? You’re in The Sun! “I didn’t know anything about this. And from then on it’s just been all about the name, yeah, people love it.” Oscar is a year away from becoming a fully-qualified solicitor and is currently working in the corporate and commercial sector.But Oscar wants to one day mix his two passions to protect young up-and-coming fighters from boxing’s shady, fame-hungry characters.McCracken is a trainee solicitorCredit: Blanche Canvas Official
      And he is also 3-0 as a boxerCredit: Blanche Canvas Official
      McCracken was named after American legend Oscar de la HoyaCredit: Getty Images – GettyHe said: “Would you want to go and get a manager who’s sticking his face on TV every five seconds, never boxed a day in his life? “But you know, he gets on with the big promoters because he’s got a big mouth, but he can’t guide you.“He’d put you in the wrong fights. That’s why so many prospects are getting beat now. “Or would you want to go with a manager who one had the balls to fight? “I don’t need to fight, but I’ve done it myself because I’ve got respect for fighters and I know how hard it is, and you can see that I’ve done that as well.”Oscar – who welcomed baby son Arthur into the world in November – lives next door to dad and coach Spencer. He is up by 6am for his runs, in the office by 9am, then back into the gym by the evening for more exhausting training. Oscar said: “Sometimes I get in there, my dad’s got like two lads from a different gym waiting to spar me. I didn’t even know I’d be sparring. I’ve had a couple of like little marks and black eyes and that and gone in the office and everyone’s had a look, but what do you expect it’s boxing?“I’m walking into a gym, I could be absolutely knackered and then I’ve got two people waiting. They’re thinking, ‘I don’t care about the law thing.’ “They’re thinking, ‘I’ve got a McCracken here I can smash up and I can go and tell everybody I’ve battered one.’“So then it’s about you’ve got to find the dog in you then of getting through, getting through the session and seeing how much you want it.“If I didn’t want it, there’s no way I would have gotten to my third fight because of how hard it is.” Oscar only just begins winding down by 8.30pm when he eats dinner and puts his son to bed – but it’s now baby Arthur who inspires his long hard days. He said: “Before I had my son, it was all about history but now, I want to lead by example. “I want him to grow up and think, ‘Bloody hell, my dad became a lawyer, which was hard enough from being from a proper working class background anyway, and then being a pro boxer at the same time.’’Like any boxer, Oscar wears his battle scars as a badge of honour – and his clients are big fans.McCracken with brother and trainer Spencer JrCredit: Blanche Canvas Official
      McCracken turned pro without amateur experienceCredit: Blanche Canvas Official
      Oscar’s uncle Rob formerly trained Anthony JoshuaCredit: Getty Images – GettyHe said: “The firm that I’m with now are fully behind me and clients love it as well.“It’s a talking point, isn’t it? ‘Do you know your solicitor’s also a pro boxer? Then, they’re Googling you and you’re coming up and everything – they love it.“Obviously, I’ve had a couple of like little marks and black eyes and that and gone in the office and everyone’s had a look, but what do you expect, it’s boxing?”Oscar – like his family before him – does not want his son to be a boxer – but if history is anything to go by it will be hard to stop. He laughed: “I hope he don’t box. But listen, it’s like an illness in this family.“You just end up getting sucked into it somehow or the other, and people expect you to be able to fight as well.”Oscar has been rubbing shoulders with Britain’s best since he can remember with uncle Rob having coached Joshua and Carl Froch among others.Whatever you do today, make sure you get a picture with him because he’s gonna be a heavyweight world champion, 100 per cent. He remembers heading up to Team GB’s Sheffield training HQ to watch Carl Froch spar Tony Bellew in 2011.It was there he met a hulking 6ft 6in super-heavyweight known as AJ – who was a year away from winning Olympic gold.Oscar said: “Robbie was like, ‘Mate, whatever you do today, make sure you get a picture with him because he’s gonna be a heavyweight world champion 100 per cent. “I was like, Really?’ He was one of the nicest guys you could ever meet. He was super friendly, put his arm around you, just so down to earth and humble.“Obviously he hadn’t achieved anything then in terms of what he’s done now, but I took a picture with Joshua and yeah, I’ve been to virtually all his fights.”Oscar is now 3-0 having most recently beat Shane Smith and now looks ahead to another year juggling life as a lawyer by day and being a boxer by night.He said: “Three fights in my first year, I think that’s quite good considering how much I’ve got going on.READ MORE SUN STORIES“I’ll sit down with my dad and and see what he says and we’ll start putting a bit of a bit of a plan together. “There’s definitely scope to go and do something, but obviously it’s just about managing it correctly and not taking it on too much because obviously I’ve got a lot, a hell of a lot going on in my life, but I’m committed to boxing 100 per cent.” McCracken welcomed baby son Arthur into the world in NovemberCredit: @mccracken1 More

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      Shocking moment Nigel Benn grabs Chris Eubank Jr by throat after boxer slaps Conor Benn in face with egg

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      NIGEL BENN saw red and grabbed Chris Eubank Jr by the throat after the IBO middleweight champion slapped his son with an EGG.The angry scene occurred in Tuesday’s ill-tempered face-off that saw Eubank smash an egg across Conor Benn’s face.Conor Benn’s dad Nigel was spotted grabbing Chris Eubank Jr by the throatBenn had to be restrained after being struck with an egg by EubankCredit: GettyPromoter Eddie Hearn was involved in the wild fracas on stage in North LondonCredit: GettyNigel was in the middle of the fracas and immediately grabbed Eubank by the neck as things got out of hand.Security guards managed to calm proceedings by pulling both boxers apart, with a furious Benn Jr needing three burly bouncers to restrain him.A video circulating on social media appeared to show Nigel walking behind the guards from his son’s side to confront Eubank.Dad Nigel, 61, grabbed Eubank by the throat and remonstrated with him before the pair faded into the background.READ MORE IN BOXINGPromoter Eddie Hearn summed up the general feeling around the incident by telling Sky Sports: “If you see Nigel Benn tonight, run!”Eubank claimed the stunt was in reference to Benn’s failed drug test from 2022.The first fight between the pair was called off after 28-year-old Benn’s positive sample for clomiphene.The WBC infamously suggested his failed test could have been related to an intake of eggs.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe born rivals went face-to-face for the first time since their grudge match got rescheduled for April 26 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Eubank later wrote on X: “Eggcellent. Apparently egg contamination was the reason for his two failed drugs tests.”Conor Benn pulled apart from Chris Eubank Jr after SLAP at Battle of Britain press conferenceNigel Benn is a former professional boxerCredit: GettyHearn even shoved Eubank’s promoter Ben Shalom during the chaos.A shaken-up Hearn addressed reporters once tempers had cooled in North London.But he added the fight would be “off” if Benn and Eubank ran into each other again tonight.Hearn said: “What’s happened now is the game has changed.”And if you do that, you have to live with the consequences of that.”We have to put provisions in place – put a lid on it – to make sure this doesn’t get out of control.”Earlier, Hearn and Eubank traded verbal barbs on a bad-tempered night in Manchester.Benn Jr was subsequently cleared and the UK Anti-Doping Agency-imposed provisional suspension was lifted in October last year.Nigel – who was nicknamed the Dark Destroyer during his heyday -endured a legendary rivalry with Eubank’s dad Chris Eubank Sr in the 90s.READ MORE SUN STORIESEubank Sr won their first fight and took Benn’s WBO middleweight title and the judges called a draw for their second bout.A third fight between Benn and Eubank never materialised, leaving their feud as one of the most memorable chapters in British boxing history. More

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      Adorable moment Lisandro Martinez’s mum helps Man Utd star with rehab after devastating injury KO’d season

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      INJURED Manchester United star Lisandro Martinez warmed hearts after sharing snaps from his mum’s visit.Martinez is in post-surgery rehab after tearing his ACL in the closing stages of Man Utd’s 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace on February 2.Lisandro Martinez posted adorable snaps showing him hugging his mumMartinez is out for the season after tearing his ACL last monthSilvina helped her son with his rehab exercisesThe pair laughed as she urged Martinez to lift his leg higherThe Argentine is out for the rest of the season and is being supported by mum Silvina and his pregnant girlfriend.In his latest update after surgery, Martinez shared pictures from his mum’s visit to his Manchester home.The defender shared snaps of the pair hugging on his doorstep and a hilarious video of her helping him with exercises.His heartwarming Instagram post was captioned: “Thank you for hugging my heart and making me smile. 😁💖 I love you Ma!”READ MORE ON MAN UTDHis mum appeared to keeping his spirits up as she urged him to lift his injured right leg higher in the air.Martinez was wearing his Man Utd training kit and the clip showed him watching his team-mates lose 1-0 to Spurs last Sunday.The centre-back was laying on a rehab bed in his living room and his knee was covered in supportive tape.And fans praised the adorable moment, with one writing: “There’s nothing like a mother’s love and motivation.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSWhile another said: “This is so adorable.”A third added: “You’ve got this warrior.”Man Utd ratings: Casemiro disappearing into irrelevance as Real Madrid legend saved again by Bruno Fernandes One more wrote: “Even football players need their mothers.”The 27-year-old was stretchered off at Old Trafford against Palace after injuring his knee.The World Cup winner tussled for the ball with Eagles star Ismaila Sarr late on.But he appeared to get his leg stuck in the turf and was in serious pain.United have not won in the Premier League since his injury, losing to Spurs and drawing 2-2 with Everton this weekend.Martinez underwent surgery this month and gave up an emotional update on social media.He wrote on Instagram last week: “Today, after going through several stormy days where I allowed myself to feel and accept my sadness, helplessness, insecurities, fears, and a deep emotional imbalance, I am reconnecting with my essence and my values, which help me see things from a kinder and more positive perspective.”Thanking his club and the Argentine national team, he added: “I feel immense gratitude for the incredible work and support of @manchesterunited , @afaseleccion , my family, friends, team-mates, and everyone who took the time to send me a message of encouragement.Martinez showed he had the support of long-term partner MuriMartinez showed he had the support of childhood sweetheart Muri Lopez Benitez and their much-anticipated first child.The couple went public with 26-year-old Muri’s pregnancy last October.Martinez and Muri posted a photo of them holding their baby scan, with the defender writing in a message alongside their snap: “We are so happy that you came into our lives. Thank you for choosing us.”They later revealed they were expecting a daughter and have decided to name her Aurora.READ MORE SUN STORIESSince his £56.7million move from Ajax, the defender has had two operations on his foot and damaged the medical ligament in his right knee, although that injury didn’t require surgery.The Red Devils are hoping Martinez will be back to fitness for the start of next season.Martinez has been ruled out for the rest of the seasonThe defender left the field in tears on a stretcher at the start of the month More

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      Joseph Parker opens up on challenging family life after being forced to miss birth of all five of his children

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      JOSEPH PARKER’S entire family is fuelling his bid to become the Daddy of boxing — and a two-time heavyweight world champion.The Kiwi, 33, ditched his usual Home Alone training regime for a camp with pregnant wife Laine and his five children in the Saudi Arabian desert.Joseph Parker’s dedication to his sport meant missing the births of all of his girlsCredit: GettyParker will face Martin Bakole, who replaced Daniel DuboisCredit: GettyParker was due to face Daniel Dubois on Saturday before Britain’s IBF heavyweight champ was taken sick in Riyadh.Saudi chiefs last night desperately drafted in 6ft 6in Scottish-based Congolese fighter Martin Bakole, 33, as a replacement for a non-title clash after Dubois was KO’d by a doctor.But Parker, on a thrilling resurgence since losing his WBO crown to Anthony Joshua in 2018, declared: “I’ve put in all the hard work and I’m ready to go.”Parker’s dedication to his sport meant MISSING the births of all of his girls, while he spent Christmas Day at Tyson Fury’s house when he otherwise have been all alone with a plastic tree.Read More on BoxingSo this time, he has swapped the solitude of his last nine training camps in Morecambe for get-togethers with Laine, their four daughters and son during his four-week build-up to this fight. Parker beamed: “I got to see my family every day for four weeks after training.“That gives me strength. Other fighters have to tuck themselves away, be away from their family, but I feel better having them around.“Boxing is only here for a while but your family is here forever. I don’t want to miss out on them growing up and seeing them every day.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“I had a house with my training team and had my family in another house, six minutes up the road.“I had two or three hours every evening with them after a hard day’s training.Daniel Dubois given huge boost in rematching Oleksandr Usyk for undisputed titles ahead of Joseph Parker fight“It’s important to get the balance but also the rest. You can’t rest when the kids are running around.“The kids are eight, six, five, two, ten months — and one on the way. I love training and pushing my body to different levels and then being able to relax with the family.“I love being around the chaos — it’s relaxing being around that chaos.”But Parker has no plans to top pal Fury’s current brood of seven.He explained “My wife got us a home-schooling exemption so the kids could travel with us.“My wife is teaching them — she’s a superwoman, it’s crazy. Being a parent is harder than boxing. Boxing is hard but you train, get the best food, best rest and you’re in shape.“Being a parent, you’re surrounded by kids non-stop, it’s way tougher. Tyson and Paris can have the record, I’m done! I think my wife is done, she needs her body back so she can enjoy her life.” More

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      ‘Thirteen years of lying’ – Chelsea manager opens up on secret relationship with assistant who she has children with

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      CHELSEA manager Sonia Bompastor opened up on her secret romantic relationship with assistant Camille Abily, which they had kept under wraps for 13 years.Bompastor, 44, took over the Blues’ women’s team last May after legendary predecessor Emma Hayes ended her glittering 12-year stint at Stamford Bridge to coach the US national team.New Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor (right) revealed she’s been in a relationship with assistant Camille AbilyCredit: GettyChelsea coaches Bompastor and Abily kept their relationship secret for 13 yearsCredit: RexBompastor (bottom left) and Abily (top left) enjoyed immense success, such as in 2012 when they beat Eintracht Frankfurt to win the Champions LeagueCredit: AlamyThe French tactician brought over Abily, 40, having spent years playing together for Montpellier, Lyon, Paris Saint-Germain and France.The pair then switched to coaching after hanging up their boots and enjoyed a stunning three-year run at Lyon.Together they led OL to three consecutive league titles, one French Cup and the 2022 Champions League trophy.To the outside world, Bompastor and Abily seemed the perfect coaching duo, but their relationship was more intimate behind the scenes.Read More on FootballThe new Chelsea boss revealed in her recent autobiography A Life of Football – published in France on Wednesday – that she has been in a relationship with her assistant for 13 years.And the couple also have FOUR children, who are now aged between three and nine years old.The Lyon legend admits this was a “heavy” secret to keep all these years.Bompastor told L’Equipe: “Revealing my life together with Camille, our couple, after – as I say in the book – these 13 years of lying, is still a subject on which today we are not entirely comfortable.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”We are rather discreet and we like to have a completely normal life. Finally, we realised that having lied for 13 years is a heavy secret to keep. “With hindsight and our different experiences, we say to ourselves that we should have revealed it from the start.”Enzo Maresca criticises Chelsea after 3-0 defeat by Brighton Abily, who was also interviewed before the book’s launch, revealed their decision to keep their relationship secret had to do with their public profiles.However, the Chelsea coach hinted she didn’t feel the need to disclose her personal life anyway.Abily said: “There is modesty, self-acceptance. Then, we were still two well-known players. We were already associated a lot on a lot of things.”These are not subjects that I necessarily like to discuss. I think it’s a self-acceptance already. “Everyone around us, our children, know there’s no problem. But I’m not going to be the first to tell someone who doesn’t know. And yet, we were really lucky, it went really well.”Nevertheless, Bompastor and Abily retain a strictly professional relationship while on duty at Chelsea.The couple maintained the same stance during their time in charge of Lyon, and it led to immense success.READ MORE SUN STORIESBompastor added: “Camille isn’t my wife at work. Camille is my duo, my partner. “We know each other very well, we complement each other very well in qualities that as a result, we’re very effective at what we do.” More

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      Prem star’s brother hasn’t paid penny towards our daughter despite living in six-bed £2.9m mansion, says his furious ex

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      A PREMIER League star’s ex-footballer brother has yet to pay a penny towards his child’s upbringing — despite living a luxury lifestyle in a £2.9million mansion and carrying a £3,000 manbag.Fisayo Adarabioyo, brother of Chelsea defender Tosin, lives in a six-bed, five-bathroom mansion.Nadia Messaoud says Fisayo Adarabioyo has yet to pay a penny towards his child’s upbringing — despite living a luxury lifestyleCredit: PP.The 30-year-old ex-pro was seen carrying a £3,140 Bottega Veneta leather briefcase last weekCredit: PP.Last week the 30-year-old ex-pro was seen carrying a £3,140 Bottega Veneta leather briefcase. But his ex Nadia Messaoud, 41, said despite his millionaire’s lifestyle he has failed to pay any child support for his two-year-old daughter Anara.She said: “I’ve not received a penny from Fisayo to help with our daughter. I’ve been rebuffed at every opportunity.“I have offered contact because I believe my daughter should know her paternal family, but it was declined.Read More on Sport“She is almost three years old and I also have a young son. All I want is a reasonable level of financial support and I don’t understand why I’m not getting it when he’s living a footballer’s lifestyle.”According to Land Registry documents, Adarabioyo’s 27-year-old brother, thought to be on £120,000 a week at Chelsea, owns the Cheshire mansion in which Fisayo lives.The Department of Work and Pensions has awarded unemployed Adarabioyo a “nil rate” on child support for the past three years because he claims he does not earn enough to pay.Adarabioyo was convicted of harassment without violence in 2022 after turning up at Nadia’s terraced home in Cheshire, banging on her door and leaving her terrified.Most read in FootballHe also bombarded her with texts, saying he hoped she miscarried the baby and threatened to kill her.Striker Adarabioyo started his career at Manchester City’s youth academy and has been on the books of Birmingham City and Crystal Palace.Why Chelsea v Brighton hangs on Tosin v Rutter battle – Experts pick the best bets | Weekend WagerHis last appearances were for non-league sides Altrincham FC and Ashton United in 2021. He has been approached for comment.Adarabioyo was seen with a £3,140 Bottega Veneta leather briefcaseAdarabioyo in action for Altrincham’s clash with HartlepoolCredit: Getty More

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

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

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      Derek Chisora reveals new rivalry with childhood pal Anthony Joshua despite pair never considering fighting each other

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      DEREK CHISORA loves Anthony Joshua too much to fight him – but he wants to flatten him at the school sports day.The fearless 41-year-old warhorse adopted AJ as a little brother when he spotted him coming through Finchley ABC almost 20 years ago.Derek Chisora loves Anthony Joshua too much to fight himCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunJoshua has a close bond with fellow boxing star ChisoraCredit: GettyChisora is not planning to fight Joshua any time soonCredit: ReutersJoshua, now 35, was a tear-up loving teenage bricklayer teetering on the edge of a life of crime, while Chisora was a Zimbabwean mummy’s boy struggling to fit in anywhere.The pair bonded and – despite incredible records of fighting almost all of the best giants of this era – have never entertained the idea of a mega-money fight between themselves.But now Del’s 10-year-old daughter Angelina and the London 2012 legend’s heir JJ are at the some North London primary school, mentoring and compassion have been subbed off for teasing and competition.Ahead of his 49th professional bout with Otto Wallin on Saturday, Chisora revealed: “I wind AJ up because our kids go to the same school and I tell him they’re organising a dads’ race for sports day.Read More on Boxing“I call AJ and say, ‘It’s sports day – make sure you’re coming!’ I’m serious.“He hasn’t been for the last few but I say, ‘Bro, it’s sports day, you’re coming’.”A fleet of luxury cars belonging to the British ring heroes, as well as JLS star Marvin Humes and comedian David Walliams, drop their kids off to the same posh school.It’s unlikely any of the sporting icons or celebrities use the local bus service.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut 18st hulk Chisora reckons the parents could be in for a shock if they spot him or his boxing-addicted protege hanging about for public transport near the school gates.“Boxing is an addictive sport,” he said with his 50th and final fight looming. I don’t care what you say – it’s a drug sport, it’s like heroin.My champagne lunch date with Derek Chisora turned into a naked chat in a Russian sauna as he was whipped with leaves“You go to the amateur gym for the first time and all of a sudden you’re waiting for the bus shadow boxing.“And people say, ‘What the f*** is wrong with you?’ Every fighter does it, all the greatest fighters do it.“You know who the biggest shadow boxer in the world is? Anthony Joshua.“That mother f***er cannot have a conversation without jumping up and shadow boxing and I’m the same around my house.“People wonder what the f*** we are doing and tell us just to chill out.”Another thing the North London pair have in common is decision defeats to Ukraine’s undisputed heavyweight king Oleksandr Usyk.Oleksandr Usyk ‘gives PTSD’The 38-year-old Brit basher knocked Tony Bellew spark out, outpointed Chisora, left AJ in tears after back-to-back schoolings, broke Daniel Dubois with a jab and just retired Tyson Fury with two dominant displays.There is something utterly maverick about the God-fearing gap-toothed southpaw, who wears a giant Greek Orthodox cross under his latest Stone Island jumper.And, after 12 hard rounds and a couple of London sauna sessions together, Chisora can explain it better than anyone.“That Ukrainian guy gives you PTSD,” he said“He made my young brother cry on the stage, he made Tyson Fury retire. Nobody can deal with him.“I sat down with him a couple of weeks ago. I asked him where he lives now, he said: ‘Ukraine. Yesterday my security told me to go in the bomb shelter but I said ‘no’. Rockets are flying past my house but me, I sleep’.READ MORE SUN STORIES“When he’s telling me this story, I ask myself, ‘What do you have to have to beat him?’ The guy is lying down and rockets are flying past his house.“While you’re in your big house in Knightsbridge where the only problem you have is taxis beeping outside your door. How do you beat a guy like that? You have to have craziness.”How AJ punched his way to the topANTHONY JOSHUA punched his way to the top of the world before being knocked off his perch. More