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      Watch UFC legend Conor McGregor destroy former featherweight boxing champ Patrick Hyland in the Octagon

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      ANY boxer planning to try their hand at MMA may want to think twice following throwback footage of Conor McGregor sparring Patrick Hyland.Hyland is no stranger to a scrap after being crowned the boxing WBF featherweight champion in 2011.

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      Conor McGregor, in red, destroyed Hyland in the Octagon
      The UFC star showed no mercy on the former boxing champ
      McGregor, right, caught Hyland with a few jabs
      But he looked a fish out of water after stepping inside the cage to take on the Notorious as his Straight Blast Gym in Dublin.
      With the pair padded up, McGregor instantly went straight for the body and took Hyland down to the canvas.
      The 38-year-old fellow Irishman knew he was in instant trouble and can be heard shouting: “What do I do? I don’t know what to do.”
      McGregor, who has not fought since suffering a horrific injury in his defeat to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264, remains in total control of their session and even takes it easy on his opponent.
      Hyland showed glimpses of the fighter he once was by throwing a couple of testing jabs but nothing to trouble the former UFC featherweight and lightweight champ.
      McGregor even managed to laugh at the boxer when Hyland attempted a takedown of his own.
      The footage was leaked online by the 33-year-old’s head coach John Kavanagh but Hyland appeared to take the beating in good spirits.
      The same can’t be said about McGregor’s former sparring partner Paulie Malignaggi who had a major fallout with the Notorious over a leaked sparring video in 2017.
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      McGregor is ‘way ahead of schedule’ in his recovery according to manager Audie Attar, after shattering his left tibia and fibula in his July trilogy fight with Poirier.
      The Irishman is already back on his feet and in the gym training, although he’s yet to resume kicking.
      But he will look to bounce back from consecutive defeats for the first time in his professional career, when he fights next.
      Conor McGregor in training for UFC return as Irishman looks sharp with slick defence ahead of Dustin Poirier fight More

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      Ricky Hatton’s ‘f****** expensive’ holiday to Mykonos in 2019 saw him eat £835 steak and call girlfriend Robocop

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      WHEN boxing legends do holidays, they look a little bit like this.Back in 2019, SunSport columnist Ricky Hatton, now 43, lapped up the sun in Mykonos, sharing his hilarious adventures on Instagram.
      Ricky Hatton enjoyed the holiday of a lifetime in Mykonos with no expense sparedCredit: Instagram @rickyhitmanhatton
      Hatton wined and dined ex-girlfriend Charlie on the Greek islandCredit: Instagram @rickyhitmanhatton
      And the ‘Hitman’, who is reportedly worth £31m, was happy to part with some serious cash – in what he described a ‘f****** expensive’ holiday – to wine and dine ex-girlfriend Charlie (He cruelly nicknamed The Fun Police) on the stunning Greek island.
      From chowing down on £820 steaks to staying at a £350-per-night luxury villa, no expense was spared.
      And he even got away with comparing his missus to Robocop… maybe that’s why they broke up?
      HIS DIGS
      Hatton and Charlie stayed at the exclusive five-star AGL Luxury Villas, where homes come with a fully-equipped kitchen, comfortable bedrooms, flat-screen TVs and private swimming pools.
      Most of the properties come with a terrace and a sea view, while guests can take advantage of barbecuing facilities too.
      With the airport only three miles away, and AGL Luxury Villas being close to the centre, it’s the perfect spot to see the island in all its glory.
      But staying here doesn’t come cheap. Prices to live like a king start at around £350-per-night.
      Hatton relaxed in his pool at AGL Luxury VillasCredit: Instagram @rickyhitmanhatton
      AGL Luxury Villas cost around £350-per-night to rentCredit: AGL Luxury Villas
      With scenic views of Mykonos, AGL Luxury Villas offer the perfect spot to relaxCredit: AGL Luxury Villas
      Hatton got a kick out of his bedroom view every morningCredit: Instagram @rickyhitmanhatton
      POSH NOSH
      It’s no secret the former boxing champ loves his food – often eating out at the finest eateries.
      In Mykonos he really pushed out the boat, polishing off grub at flashy restaurants like meat-eaters spots Nammos and Scorpios, and chomping on healthy sushi at Tokyo Joe’s.
      It was the morning after dining at Nammos though that Hatton admitted waking up in a “puddle of f****** tears” when he discovered his restaurant bill.
      Managing to rack up a charge of £1,750 for a meal-for-two, that included a bottle of champagne for £450, as well as a bottle of prosecco for £120, he could’ve been left with an awful hangover.
      But Hatton made sure his stomach was lined with a hearty kobe ribeye steak that set him back £820.
      Afterwards, he posted before and after snaps of him demolishing his dinner, as well as a snap of his huge bill.
      “Just woke up this morning in a puddle of f****** tears,” he captioned the picture.
      Hatton went to Nammos where he chomped down on £820 worth of steakCredit: Instagram @rickyhitmanhatton
      Keen to share his expense, Hatton posted a snap of his Nammos bill on InstagramCredit: Instagram @rickyhitmanhatton
      Hatton wasn’t to be beaten by his £820 kobe beef ribeyeCredit: Instagram @rickyhitmanhatton
      His ex, Charlie joined Hatton on the luxury tripCredit: Instagram @rickyhitmanhatton

      “That’s what you get for being a fat greedy little s***.”
      He later added: “I just ordered it. Didn’t look. Ha ha.
      “The bill came and the fun police just started laughing. Wow.”
      DRINK
      Before he landed in Mykonos, Hatton was in Tenerife on holiday with estranged parents Ray and Carol and was caught on video stumbling around an Irish pub.
      The former light-welterweight and welterweight world champion flashed his belly and danced along to Lionel Richie’s 1983 hit All Night Long during the festivities.
      However, on this trip with The Fun Police, he was a little bit more reserved, aside from that whopping Nammos bar bill that also included around £120-worth of Hendricks gin.
      But they did enjoy a cocktail at the 180 Degrees Sunset Bar, that offers unparalleled views of the island when the sun goes down.
      MISS ROBOCOP
      Charlie lived it up with Hatton in MykonosCredit: Instagram @rickyhitmanhatton
      Hatton took delight in comparing ex-girlfriend Charlie to Robocop because of her sunglassesCredit: Instagram @rickyhitmanhatton
      Despite the banter, Hatton made it up to Charlie by taking her shopping in the Little Venice district of MykonosCredit: Instagram @rickyhitmanhatton
      Hatton and Charlie would have been gutted to say goodbye to MykonosCredit: AGL Luxury Villas
      However, rest-assured Hatton’s wallet is safe for nowCredit: Instagram @rickyhitmanhatton
      Hatton did get himself into bother with former girlfriend Charlie after he took a snap of her wearing some designer shades and compared her to Robocop on Instagram.
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      But she saw the funny side, replying to his banter on Instagram writing: “😂😂😂 I new you would take the p*ss out of them!! Set myself up for that one 😂 xx”
      Hatton did make it up to Charlie soon after though, whisking her off to Little Venice for a spot of shopping. Although their romance wouldn’t last. More

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      How Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury could be worth an amazing £150m to make it fifth richest fight in boxing history

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA’S all-British heavyweight showdown with Tyson Fury could become the fifth-richest fight in boxing history, if it happens.The much-anticipated bout would be the most lucrative fight EVER to not feature Floyd Mayweather.
      The fight would be the most lucrative ever to not feature Floyd Mayweather
      It is expected that the battle would earn as much as £150million, taking into account the purse, pay-per-view purchases, gate receipts and sponsors.
      British fans will be desperate for the historic event to take place on home soil… but Eddie Hearn admitted in the past that could mean the fighters would have to accept 50 per cent less than they could get in Saudi Arabia.
      Hearn secured a site fee of over £30m for AJ’s Diriyah rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr in December 2019, and could expect to get much more for a bout with the Gypsy King.
      We’re in a good place. It’s fair to say that, in principle, both guys have agreed to that fight. Two fights.Eddie Hearn
      Fury confirmed in June 2020 that he and Joshua had agreed a two-fight contract after much speculation.
      He tweeted: “It’s official FURY VS JOSUAR AGREED FOR NEXT YEAR, I got to smash @bronzebomber first then I’ll annihilate @anthonyfjoshua #WEARESPARTANS”.
      And, at the time, Hearn told Sky Sports: “We’ve been talking to [Fury’s management team] MTK, giving them the assurances from Joshua’s side that all the details on the structure of the deal is approved from our side.
      “And it is from Fury’s side, as well.
      “We’re in a good place. It’s fair to say that, in principle, both guys have agreed to that fight. Two fights.
      “There’s lot to overcome in the meantime. We’re moving in the right direction.
      “I’m confident that both guys have giving their blessing for the fight to go ahead.”

      However, AJ’s loss to Oleksandr Usyk threw a spanner in the works – making that rematch a priority first before any potential battle with Fury.
      Fury’s second fight with Deontay Wilder was believed to have earned over £50m in US PPV sales alone.
      And this era-defining bout would be expected to sell even more.
      The Wythenshawe-born boxer has teased his retirement after disposing of Wilder in their trilogy bout.
      But should an all-British heavyweight super clash go ahead, only fights featuring retired five-weight king Floyd Mayweather will have ever earned more.
      The most lucrative earned an eye-watering £678m back in 2015, when the American finally faced Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas.
      Fury – Wilder II is believed to have made over £50m in US PPV sales aloneCredit: Rex Features
      AJ lost his belts to Oleksandr Usyk earlier this yearCredit: Reuters
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      The only fight to ever come close to that figure was his subsequent ten-round victory over MMA star Conor McGregor, which pocketed £662.5m.
      Mayweather’s bouts with Oscar De La Hoya and Canelo Alvarez are the only other two in history that will have beaten that likely £150m AJ-Fury figure.
      This will put it ahead of legendary fights such as Lennox Lewis vs Mike Tyson – and the latter’s 1997 rematch with Evander Holyfield.
      Floyd Mayweather’s 2015 showdown with Manny Pacquiao will take some beating as the most lucrative fight of all timeCredit: Getty Images – Getty
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      F1 season could be extended to 30 races with additional Las Vegas and Africa Grand Prix added, says Domenicali

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      FORMULA ONE’S season could be extended to 30 races with new Grand Prixs in Las Vegas and Africa.F1 boss Stefano Domenicali has confirmed to Sky Sports that it is a major possibility thanks to the huge interest in the sport.
      Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen could soon be going full throttle in Las Vegas and AfricaCredit: Getty
      This season is a record 23-race calendar, but rumours are mounting that Vegas could join next term to add a third race to the USA.
      And Domenicalli has revealed that Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and F1’s other stars could soon be flying around a track in Africa also.
      Sin City last hosted an F1 Grand Prix in 1984 with South Africa staging last staging a race in 1993.
      The sport’s CEO and president said: “We need to be balanced, we need to see what are the other opportunities.
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      “And very soon we are going to tell everyone what is our strategy to develop that market.
      “On top of America, on top of China, I think there is a potential also to be in Africa soon.
      “There is a lot of interest there. For sure that’s another area that so far is missing in the geography of our calendar.”
      The current deal between F1 and Concorde Agreement allows 24 races per season and runs until 2025.
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      But Domenicali added: “I think there is potential to go to 24.
      “I would say there is potential to go to 30! In terms of the interest we see all around the world.
      “It is up to us to try to find the right balance considering what are the venues which would like to be in F1, what are the historical values we need to see on the calendar.
      “There are some promoters who have expiring agreements, and probably some of the current Grand Prixs will no longer be part of the calendar.”
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      Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo once refused to swap shirts with Robin Gosens and left Germany ace ‘feeling small’

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO once refused to swap shirts with Robin Gosens – leaving the Germany star ‘feeling small’.But Gosens, now 28, had the last laugh when he scored in the Germans’ 4-2 rout of Portugal – also taking home the Man of the Match award – at Euro 2020.
      Robin Gosens revealed Cristiano Ronaldo rejected his request to swap shirts earlier in his career, with the German getting his revenge with a 4-2 Euro 2020 win over GermanyCredit: EPA
      Ronaldo snubbed Gosens’ request during a game between Atalanta and JuventusCredit: Getty
      And this time he did not even ask the Man Utd star for his top.
      He said back in 2020: “I didn’t ask Cristiano Ronaldo for his shirt because I want to take advantage of this victory and tonight.”
      Ronaldo got Portugal off to a flyer by polishing off a rapid counter-attack.
      But two own goals, a Kai Havertz strike and a cherry on top from Gosens meant Diogo Jota’s goal – from a Ronaldo assist – was mere consolation.
      And for Gosens, he would have been doubly happy to have got the three points in the Group of Death
      Earlier in his career, Gosens revealed he attempted to fulfil a lifelong dream of swapping shirts with his idol, Ronaldo, after he joined Serie A side Juventus in 2018 – only to be sent packing.
      Writing in his biography Dreams Are Worthwhile, Gosens recalled: “After the game against Juventus, I tried to fulfil my dream of having Ronaldo’s jersey.
      “After the final whistle I went to him, having not even gone public to celebrate.

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      “But Ronaldo did not accept.
      “I asked, ‘Cristiano, can I have your shirt?’
      “He didn’t even look at me, he just said, ‘No!'”
      “I was completely blushed and ashamed. I went away and felt small.
      “You know that moment when something embarrassing happens and you look around to see if anyone noticed it?
      “That’s what I felt and tried to hide it.”
      But Gosens had nothing to hide after his amazing display against Portugal and said: “It’s certainly an unforgettable night for me.
      “We beat a really strong team and got my first goal in this tournament, as well as an assist. I’m happy and proud.
      “We knew we had to win today, if we lost it would be very difficult to qualify.
      “We tried to give everything both attacking and defending, and I’m happy we won.”
      Incredibly, Gosens has NEVER lost in the six matches he’s played against Ronaldo.
      Atalanta have won one and drawn three of their four Serie A games against Juventus, also winning their 2019 Coppa Italia quarter-final, before Germany beat Portugal at the Euros.
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      Chelsea legend John Terry’s daughter ‘warned him POLAR BEARS roam Russian streets’ and stopped Spartak Moscow transfer

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      TRANSFER agent Marco Trabucchi has claimed that John Terry’s daughter warned him of POLAR BEARS roaming the streets in Russia as the Chelsea legend pondered moving to Spartak Moscow.In the summer of 2018, the England defender was given the chance to continue his career after a year at Championship side Aston Villa.
      John Terry confirmed at the time that family reasons were behind his decision to stay in EnglandCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Terry eventually turned down the £1.8million contract despite taking a medical in Rome.
      At the time, he cited not wanting to move wife Toni and their two children when rejecting Moscow – and one curious incident has been revealed by Italian agent Trabucchi.
      He told YouTube show Comment Stop, via RT: “The headteacher of the school called John.
      “They said that his daughter was falling to the floor, roaring that dad was leaving for Moscow.
      “[She was saying] there were polar bears walking down the street and he would never return.”
      Taking to Instagram to announce his decision to snub Spartak, Terry stated he was ‘very impressed with their professionalism’ and ‘ambition’.
      And the former Chelsea skipper even showed up in Moscow to take in a game, a month after rejecting the chance to play for them.
      Soon after, he officially ended his playing career and joined the coaching staff at Villa.
      The Blues hero even attended a medical before snubbing Spartak MoscowCredit: Di Marzio
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      And Trabucchi, who has previously worked with Spartak on several deals, admits that it was always something of a long shot to sign the centre-back.
      He added: “We tried to convince Terry. I talked to him. He explained his decision. His priority was to stay with his family.
      “He wanted to move but his family refused, so he stayed. We must respect his choice.
      “Unfortunately our key central defender Gigot got injured. We don’t think it would be wise to sign a young player or someone not reliable enough.
      “We were too much into this Terry thing. We thought we could convince him. It is all in the past now.”
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      Man Utd wonderkid Zidane Iqbal, 19, impressed aged 3, was subbed for being too good and could play for England

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      ZIDANE IQBAL is the new name on Manchester United fans’ lips.The talented attacking midfielder, 19, was superb against Liverpool in a preseason friendly in Thailand this week and shone again against Melbourne Victory.
      Zidane Iqbal made his first-team debut for Man Utd after coming off the bench against Young BoysCredit: Getty
      Zidane Iqbal signed his first professional contract at Man Utd, aged 17 and made his debut in December 2021Credit: Twitter @z10ane
      Iqbal has starred for Man Utd’s academy set-up and is destined for a spot in the senior squadCredit: Getty
      It followed his first-team debut in a 1-1 draw against Young Boys in the Champions League, where he starred alongside Robbie Savage’s son Charlie.
      With a name like ‘Zidane’, the Iraqi Under-23s international always had massive boots to fill.
      And in becoming the first-ever player of South Asian descent to pull on the red of Man Utd, he’s well on his way to becoming a superstar.
      Iqbal replaced Jesse Lingard for the final few moments of the draw at Old Trafford – and could be ready to fill his shoes now he’s left the club.
      He joined the likes of Savage, Shola Shoretire, Teden Mengi and Anthony Elanga in playing the final Champions League group game in 2021.
      And while Iqbal had precious little time to make an impact, he appears destined for a bright future having been handed his first-team debut under new boss Ralf Rangnick.
      Manchester-born Iqbal joined United in 2012 – at the age of just nine – and is eligible to play for England despite having already featured for Iraq’s youth teams.
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      The attacking midfielder previously represented Sale United as a kid.
      And his former coach hailed his ‘great attitude’ as he targets a future at the Premier League giants.
      But it wasn’t only his attitude, Iqbal was described as being ‘unfairly good’ – and was even subbed off or stuck in goal to give opponents a chance.
      Earlier this year, Iqbal’s old coach Stewart Hamer told MEN: “He had a great attitude, he was always willing to learn and he played with a big smile on his face.
      “He was quite happy to do whatever we challenged him to do.
      “Everyone took their part in being a goalkeeper, for example, and he’d take his part in the net just like everyone else.”
      Zidane Iqbal made his Man Utd first-team debut when he came off the bench against Young BoysCredit: Getty
      Hamer continued: “We had quite a bit of success if you can call it that at that stage, and Zidane was at the heart of that.
      “There were times when we would play six-a-side competitions and he would be basically ripping it up.
      “We would take him off and substitute him because it wasn’t fair to the other side.
      “Or sometimes we’d put him in goal so he wasn’t causing the danger.”
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