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      I quit motorsport to become a porn star and I’m living my dream life, says driver turned OnlyFans model Renee Gracie

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      RENEE GRACIE was at a crossroads in her life.Struggling with her dream of becoming a success and raising enough money to survive in motorsport, she suffered depression and hated her existence.
      Renee Gracie is now a porn star after making her name in motorsportCredit: Instagram / @therenee_gracie
      Gracie last competed in the V8 Supercars Championship in 2017Credit: Getty
      But in 2019, she made a decision that would change her life forever. She boldly chose to ditch racing cars for raising pulses with a career in porn.
      Aided by a risque OnlyFans site, she now makes a comfortable six-figure salary monthly sharing explicit adult material online.
      It has allowed Gracie to live the dream lifestyle she has always wanted – owning a home with a pool, fast cars, and lavish holidays.
      That all has come at a cost, with motorsport organisations now cutting her off from the sport she loves because of her racy profile online.
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      But, it was the pressures of competing in the V8 Supercars Championship in her native Australia that killed her passion and prompted a job change.
      “Motorsport is tough, I fought for years to raise money, and get results,” Renee told SunSport.
      “It’s hard to perform when you’re not raising enough money for a spot in the top team.
      “On top of all of this – training, eating well, being continuous with how I looked and performed.
      “I constantly had to prove myself being a female. I had to deal with negative comments, a lot more than what the boys got.
      “Being in a male-dominated sport, and a negative environment most of the time, unfortunately I got to the stage where I lost my passion.
      “And I wanted out. My mental state was shot, I was depressed, sad and hated where I was.”
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      Frustrated working in a male environment and hitting a brick wall financially, the Brisbane beauty quit racing, which she calls “the best decision I have made.”
      She set up an OnlyFans account three years ago, and saw her bank account swell. It was justification for her gamble, and improved her own well-being.
      Quitting motorsport for a porn career saved Gracie’s mental healthCredit: Instagram / @therenee_gracie
      Gracie set up an OnlyFans account and shares explicit contentCredit: Instagram / @therenee_gracie
      “I love OnlyFans, the concept and how it changed my life,” she said.
      “Not because of my success on OnlyFans. But I’m happy, healthy and every day I choose to surround myself with people who bring me up and don’t put me down for my weight, looks or results that weekend.
      “The OnlyFans success is just further proof of how much I didn’t like the environment I was in. And now that I’m doing something I love, I’ve tried and become successful.”
      Renee has since launched her own VIP website, complete with pornographic material, including 18+ videos where punters pay a £5 fee to join, then around £3 monthly after the first month.
      While she has also expanded her social media profile, with thriving Instagram, TikTok, and Twitch accounts, as well as a podcast on Spotify where she openly discusses her life as an adult content creator.
      “I’m happy, I love myself and my life. It’s so much more than porn,” she told SunSport.
      “It’s where it put me and changed my life forever. That’s what makes it okay.
      “My life doesn’t revolve around porn and sex. I’m a normal girl, I have dreams, goals and passions.
      “What I do is legal, I pay taxes, I don’t hurt anyone. What I do for work every adult does.
      “I just choose to share it and make money from it. It doesn’t make me overly different to any other girl my age.”
      Gracie charges fans a subscription fee to view her adult-only contentCredit: Instagram / @therenee_gracie
      Almost 500,000 fans have liked Gracie’s OnlyFans pageCredit: Renee Gracie/Instagram
      She’s in the money
      Past reports have suggested Renee is now a millionaire thanks to her sexploits, with some estimating she makes £14,000-per-week.
      “I’ll never give away how much money I’ve earned”, she said.
      “But I’ve sat comfortably making six figures a month since June 2020.”
      Her riches have allowed her to live a glam life many her age would surely envy.
      Not only is she a property owner two times over, she has a garage filled with fancy cars.
      She is currently building a massive swimming pool for her lavish digs too.
      She revealed: “I would say my houses (are my most expensive purchase).
      Gracie has splashed the cash on lavish purchases, paying off her MustangCredit: Instagram / @therenee_gracie
      A £171,000 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is in Gracie’s garage
      Now, because of her new found fame, Gracie travels around the world living the high-lifeCredit: Instagram / @renee_gracie
      “I have an investment property I bought pretty much straight away within the first six months of leaving motorsport.
      “I paid $333,000 (£178,000) for it. And then my current house I live in cost me around $1.33million (£700,000).
      “My cars, I paid my Mustang off. I financed it when I didn’t have money. So that got paid off with about $40,000 (£21,000).
      “I bought a Mercedes-Benz AMG GT for around $320,000 (£171,000) and my Dodge Ram was about $170,000 (£90,000).
      “My newest investment has been my pool, which is expected to cost around $180,000 (£96,000) once finished. And there’s been lots of lavish holidays.”
      A future in motorsport, though, is unclear.
      “The door has already been closed on this. I’ve been told no from a lot of categories that I can’t join because of who I am and what I do.
      “In Australia racing is extremely tight and runs on very old rules.
      Gracie has been told a career in motorsport could be an impossible dream to reviveCredit: Instagram / @therenee_gracie
      For the moment, high-fligher Gracie is happy in her current guiseCredit: Instagram / @therenee_gracie
      “There are no people of colour, there are no females. I know first hand how they treat women too. There are no openly gay drivers.
      “This is all because of the people and the environment. So to get shut down wasn’t a shock.
      “If anything it raised some questions into how the sport runs and operates which could be beneficial for others moving forward.” More

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      Meet mum-of-two Angela Cullen who is Lewis Hamilton’s confidante in the paddock and has a matching ‘Loyalty’ tattoo

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      WHEN Lewis Hamilton lost his crown as the king of F1 back in December, he was comforted by confidante and performance coach Angela Cullen.The 47-year-old New Zealand mum-of-two has been a constant presence in the seven-time world champion’s life in the paddock since 2016.
      Lewis Hamilton and Angela Cullen share a special bondCredit: Rex
      Cullen has been a constant presence in the paddock for Hamilton since 2016Credit: Rex
      Their bond is so strong they share matching ‘Loyalty’ tattoos on their wrists.
      If he is to wrestle back supremacy this season from Max Verstappen, he will need to lean on Cullen, who he has called “the greatest thing to happen to him”, for sage advice.
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      The only lady for Lewis
      Last October, Hamilton forced his way into the title reckoning by winning three races in a row.
      After a wretched start to the season, he was back on the trail of Verstappen.
      His attentions for his thrilling comeback to keep his season alive went straight to Cullen.
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      Hamilton revealed: “Angela and I are naturally incredibly close. We pretty much live together.”
      Previously, he said: “People for sure won’t understand it, naturally, because they see it from a distance, but she has been one of the greatest things that’s happened to me in my life.
      “I’ve been fortunate to work with a lot of people… and she’s the single hardest-working woman that I get to be around.
      “She’s focused, selfless, and she makes my weekends peaceful. Every day I wake up, whatever time it is, she’s just positive – never a single day has she been negative, so that’s very, very important.”
      A physiotherapist by trade
      Born and raised in Auckland, Cullen played hockey for New Zealand between the ages of 15 and 21.
      She completed a health science degree, majoring in physiotherapy, in her homeland before moving to the UK.
      When Cullen arrived on our shores, she worked with track and field athletes, cyclists, and triathletes on the British Olympic team and at the English Institute of Sport. 
      Cullen cheers on Hamilton at the Mexican Grand Prix in 2018Credit: Rex
      Hamilton’s beloved bulldog Roscoe is trusted with CullenCredit: Rex
      But it was colleague Peter McKnight who pushed her towards the direction of Hamilton, suggesting the pair should work together.
      “At the time, Angela was mainly working with corporate clients, but when the opportunity to work with Lewis came up we thought, ‘Why not give this a go?'” McKnight told Telegraph Sport.
      “It has worked out perfectly.
      “There’s also just something quirky about it: a woman in her forties, with a family at home, two young kids, and then there’s this mid-thirties racing driver. It might seem a really weird match, but it just works.”
      Glam life
      Now based in Switzerland, Cullen is married to a cycling coach and has two children.
      Although, working in F1 means she enjoys the jet-set lifestyle and is rarely home when the season commences.
      The outdoor adventure-type often shares her exploits on Instagram, where she has an astonishing 320,000 followers.
      “I am so blessed in my job for many things but one of the most significant in terms of well-being is being on the move the entire day,” she once posted.
      “On any given race weekend day I can do up to 18,000 steps, this is such a blessing… and I don’t sit down at all.
      “This is a choice… staying upright, moving keeps my body fit and mobile, in a world where computers and devices are making us more sedentary, to be able to move constantly throughout the day is such a blessing.”
      When she’s not travelling around the world with Hamilton, Cullen enjoys the outdoor life in Switzerland
      Cullen helps Hamilton remain focused and alleviates the pressures of race day
      With Cullen by his side, Hamilton will be hopeful he can retain his title from fierce rival Max VerstappenCredit: Rex
      What she provides Lewis is simple. She blocks out the pressures and demands on him during a race day.
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      Man Utd’s Anthony Elanga scored against Atletico Madrid in Champions League, idolises Thierry Henry and signed big deal

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      BRILLIANT Anthony Elanga is well on his way to becoming Manchester United’s next youth success story.The Swedish winger, 19, saved the Red Devils with late equaliser against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.
      Anthony Elanga, 19, scored his first senior Man Utd goal against WolvesCredit: Paul Marriott – The Sun
      Elanga celebrates his late equaliser against Atletico Madrid in the Champions LeagueCredit: Getty
      He was tipped to leave the club for a loan move in the Championship in the January transfer window, however boss Ralf Rangnick wanted him to stay.
      That faith has been justified following his goals at Leeds and Atletico in the past week.
      United fans already knew about his prowess from last season.
      The flying youngster scored his first senior goal for the Red Devils with a bullet header against Wolves on the final day of the campaign.
      Football is something that is very much in his blood.
      His dad Joseph Elanga was a professional footballer, who earned 17 caps for Cameroon and was called up to the 1998 World Cup squad.
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      Elanga made his senior debut against LeicesterCredit: AP
      Elanga has four goals in eight games for the Under-23s this seasonCredit: Getty
      Anthony was previously handed the prestigious Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year award, which has been won by first-teamers Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood in the past.
      While back in March, Elanga was rewarded for his rapid progress with a new long-term deal at Old Trafford.
      KEEPING IT IN THE FAMILY
      Anthony’s father Joseph could say he taught him everything he knew.
      But the elder Elanga, now 42, wasn’t a forward like his son. He was a defender, who made a career for himself in Europe – in countries including Greece, Sweden and Denmark, before retiring in 2012.
      Anthony Elanga is the latest promising talent coming through the Man Utd ranksCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      19-year-old forward and Swedish youth star Elanga won the prestigious Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year awardCredit: Sportsfile
      His best years were with Malmo from 2000-2005, who he won the Swedish championship with in 2004. He would join the club for one season again in 2010 and win a second league title.
      Joseph was a member of the Cameroon 1998 World Cup squad, but didn’t play a game.
      During his career, however, he did manage to gain 17 caps for his country.
      Joseph Elanga played in Europe for clubs including Malmo and Brondby (pictured here)Credit: Getty
      Elanga Sr played 17 times for Cameroon and was picked for their 1998 World Cup squadCredit: Alamy
      A THREAT UPFRONT
      United’s youth sides are blessed with promising forwards, with the likes of Shola Shoretire, Charlie McNeill and Dillon Hoogewerf all showing they have a bright future in the game.
      Like them, Elanga has the ability to play out wide or though the middle as a No9.
      Predominantly right-footed, he uses his pace and skill to beat his man, often cutting in before unleashing a shot on goal.
      His solo runs are reminiscent of a young Ryan Giggs, who could take three or four players out of a game in one swashbuckling gallop.

      Elanga has been with the Red Devils since the U12s, joining the academy from Sunday League side Hattersley FC.
      In 2019-20, after a prolific season with the U18 side with who he scored seven times in nine games, he was the recipient of the Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year award
      In March Elanga signed a long-term deal with the Red DevilsCredit: Getty
      Elanga has an eye for goal and was previously named Utd academy player of the yearCredit: Getty
      Predominantly right-footed, Elanga likes to drift to the left and cut in towards goalCredit: Getty
      HOPEFUL FOR THE FUTURE
      Elanga – who scored two goals in five matches for Sweden’s U17s – had excited Solskjaer in training before his first-team debut.
      “He’s got an X factor, some attributes, it’s not like a gift, but he’s got the acceleration, pace, speed, that’s a given for wingers and he’s got qualities I like,” the Norwegian explained.
      “He’s a goalscoring winger, he’s confident, he likes to beat men, right foot, left foot, he’s got a great attitude.”

      Humble Elanga understands he has to work hard to achieve regular first team footballCredit: Instagram anthonyelanga
      Elanga can see a pathway to the United first team after seeing the likes of Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood flourishCredit: Getty
      Elanga is equally as positive for his future, and knows what he has to do to impress his boss.
      Back in November he told PA, “You look at the likes of Mason and Rashy, there is a pathway there.
      “It just shows you that if you’re willing to put the work into it and continue to work hard day in, day out in training there’s a pathway for you there.”
      HEROES IN THE GAME
      In an interview with The Athletic last year, Elanga revealed who he models his game on.
      “Thierry Henry was my idol and I tried to match my game with his,” he said.
      “He was quick. He could play anywhere across the front three – striker, left wing, right wing – and that’s how I want to replicate my game.”
      Solskjaer said Elanga has an X-Factor about him and a promising futureCredit: Getty
      Elanga idolises Thierry Henry and tries to copy his hero’s gameCredit: Getty
      Manchester United legend Gary Neville caught a glimpse of Elanga in full flight, when he co-commentated on United Under-21s 6-0 win over Salford City in the EFL Trophy last year.
      He said the youngster was a “nightmare to play against” and called his goal “Thierry Henry-esque.”
      If he’s half the player Henry was, United have got themselves a real talent.
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      Amir Khan can still make money after boxing career with reality TV show, YouTube fights, and promoting

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      AMIR KHAN is looking at the end.After being stopped in a pulsating fight in the sixth round against fierce rival Kell Brook, the Olympic silver medallist is mulling over his retirement.
      After his latest loss, Amir Khan is at a crossroads with his careerCredit: Reuters
      Khan was comprehensively beaten by Kell Brook and is considering retirementCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      “I’ve had 40 fights, winning two world titles, fighting in America and around the world,” Khan told Sky Sports after the scrap.
      “I need to sit down with my family. But it is more towards the end of my career.
      “The love for the sport isn’t there anymore. In the ring, I didn’t have excitement and that push.
      “That’s maybe a sign that I should call it a day. But let’s see.”
      But what does the future hold for the former WBA champion?
      There’s his reality TV show, Meet the Khans: Big in Bolton which is currently filming a second series.
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      While, if he misses boxing, he could turn to YouTube and follow the lead of Jake Paul to make money through the streaming channel.
      And if that doesn’t cut it, Khan has business as a promoter and his own fighting organisations in India.
      TV star
      With a fortune estimated to be worth £40million, Khan has made some shrewd decisions for a life after boxing.
      His most recent, and perhaps most entertaining, began airing on the BBC early last year.
      Meet the Khans: Big in Bolton gave us a glimpse into his world with pretty American influencer wife Faryal Makhdoom and their family.
      It took in locations as glam as Dubai, but didn’t neglect his northern roots.
      You could call it Kardashian-light, but it proved to be popular – drawing six million requests on iPlayer.
      Alongside his wife Faryal Makhdoom, Amir Khan and his family have been reality TV hitCredit: PA
      BBC series Meet the Khans: Big in Bolton is currently filming its second seriesCredit: PA
      A second season is on its way, which is currently being filmed right now.
      It is set to cover the build-up to his fight with Brook, as well as the aftermath licking his wounds as he decides where to go
      YouTube
      Watching fights online has become big business in recent years for wannabe boxers and some old time pros.
      The likes of the Paul brothers, as social media influencers, have made a vast fortune from fights that have gone live on streaming channels including YouTube or Triller.
      Jake Paul is said to be one of the highest paid boxers on the planet – and is believed to have made a monstrous £20million from his short career so far.
      Meanwhile, pal Rashed Belhasa (better known as Money Kicks), is set to take on Floyd Mayweather in a money-spinning event.
      Although Khan doesn’t boast as many followers on Instagram as Paul who has almost 19 million, his healthy 1.4 million fans might be enough to justify his next bout being streamed on a social media channel.
      And there is a future in it – with the legendary Mike Tyson revealing he wants to set up a YouTube and TikTok tournament where a special championship belt could be made available to the winner.
      Khan could make his popularity count with fights on YouTubeCredit: PA
      Pal Money Kicks is set to fight Floyd Mayweather with the fight streamed
      Boxing and MMA leagues
      Fighting is in Khan’s blood.
      So, it’s no wonder he owns fighting leagues in both boxing and MMA.
      India’s Super Fight League was set up in 2012, and Khan is a co-owner alongside British-Indian businessman Bill Dosanjh.
      It has produced over 67 live televised events – drawing 100 of millions of viewers.
      In 2017, Khan and Dosanjh founded the Super Boxing League in India to compliment their MMA organisation.
      And it continues to go from strength-to-strength – boasting a multimillion TV deal with Sony ESPN.
      In 2019, Khan was seen at an event supporting the Super Boxing League he co-founded in IndiaCredit: Jamie McPhilimey – The Sun

      Over the years, Khan has learned from the best promoters in the business.
      Formerly repped by Frank Warren, who recently urged him to give up the fight game, Amir launched his own promotion company called Khan Promotions.
      Last year he officially announced his first signing the English amateur champion, Tal Singh.
      And he will have his pick of local fighters from Bolton and Peterborough, as well as its surrounding areas thanks to his boxing gym, the Amir Khan Academy.
      Khan also launched his academy in Islamabad with the aim of training Pakistani amateur boxers to compete in future Olympics.
      “Our children are the future, so it’s essential we invest in them now,” Khan said on launch of his boxing club.
      “My goal is to uplift every child and help them reach their full potential.
      The Amir Khan Academy can be found in Bolton, Peterborough and Islamabad, PakistanCredit: Instagram
      To keep up with his glam life, Khan has plenty of strings to his bowCredit: Instagram / @amirkingkhan
      “With your support, we can get more kids off the street and fight issues such as knife crime.”
      The gyms are supported by public donations.
      With all that keeping Amir busy, should he choose retirement he will certainly have enough on his plate to deal with. More

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      Meet NZ mum-of-two Angela Cullen who is Lewis Hamilton’s confidante in the paddock and has a matching ‘Loyalty’ tattoo

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      WHEN Lewis Hamilton lost his crown as the king of F1 back in December, he was comforted by confidante and performance coach Angela Cullen.The 47-year-old New Zealand mum-of-two has been a constant presence in the seven-time world champion’s life in the paddock since 2016.
      Lewis Hamilton and Angela Cullen share a special bondCredit: Rex
      Cullen has been a constant presence in the paddock for Hamilton since 2016Credit: Rex
      Their bond is so strong they share matching ‘Loyalty’ tattoos on their wrists.
      If he is to wrestle back supremacy this season from Max Verstappen, he will need to lean on Cullen, who he has called “the greatest thing to happen to him”, for sage advice.
      The only lady for Lewis
      Last October, Hamilton forced his way into the title reckoning by winning three races in a row.
      After a wretched start to the season, he was back on the trail of Verstappen.
      His attentions for his thrilling comeback to keep his season alive went straight to Cullen.
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      Hamilton revealed: “Angela and I are naturally incredibly close. We pretty much live together.”
      Previously, he said: “People for sure won’t understand it, naturally, because they see it from a distance, but she has been one of the greatest things that’s happened to me in my life.
      “I’ve been fortunate to work with a lot of people… and she’s the single hardest-working woman that I get to be around.
      “She’s focused, selfless, and she makes my weekends peaceful. Every day I wake up, whatever time it is, she’s just positive – never a single day has she been negative, so that’s very, very important.”
      A physiotherapist by trade
      Born and raised in Auckland, Cullen played hockey for New Zealand between the ages of 15 and 21.
      She completed a health science degree, majoring in physiotherapy, in her homeland before moving to the UK.
      When Cullen arrived on our shores, she worked with track and field athletes, cyclists, and triathletes on the British Olympic team and at the English Institute of Sport. 
      Cullen cheers on Hamilton at the Mexican Grand Prix in 2018Credit: Rex
      Hamilton’s beloved bulldog Roscoe is trusted with CullenCredit: Rex
      But it was colleague Peter McKnight who pushed her towards the direction of Hamilton, suggesting the pair should work together.
      “At the time, Angela was mainly working with corporate clients, but when the opportunity to work with Lewis came up we thought, ‘Why not give this a go?'” McKnight told Telegraph Sport.
      “It has worked out perfectly.
      “There’s also just something quirky about it: a woman in her forties, with a family at home, two young kids, and then there’s this mid-thirties racing driver. It might seem a really weird match, but it just works.”
      Glam life
      Now based in Switzerland, Cullen is married to a cycling coach and has two children.
      Although, working in F1 means she enjoys the jet-set lifestyle and is rarely home when the season commences.
      The outdoor adventure-type often shares her exploits on Instagram, where she has an astonishing 320,000 followers.
      “I am so blessed in my job for many things but one of the most significant in terms of well-being is being on the move the entire day,” she once posted.
      “On any given race weekend day I can do up to 18,000 steps, this is such a blessing… and I don’t sit down at all.
      “This is a choice… staying upright, moving keeps my body fit and mobile, in a world where computers and devices are making us more sedentary, to be able to move constantly throughout the day is such a blessing.”
      When she’s not travelling around the world with Hamilton, Cullen enjoys the outdoor life in Switzerland
      Cullen helps Hamilton remain focused and alleviates the pressures of race day
      With Cullen by his side, Hamilton will be hopeful he can retain his title from fierce rival Max VerstappenCredit: Rex
      What she provides Lewis is simple. She blocks out the pressures and demands on him during a race day.
      She said: “I see my role as removing the noise of the race weekend to ensure things run as smoothly as possible, managing schedules, and timings of travel, nutrition, focusing on energy management to ensure the driver arrives on Sunday with the best possible perpetration to give the optimal performance.”
      If Lewis is successful in overcoming Verstappen this coming season, Cullen will be in some way responsible for his success. More

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      Meet Dillian Whyte’s sport-mad girlfriend Carolina Pasquali whose brother Tiziano stars for Italy’s rugby team

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      MEET boxing star Dillian Whyte’s beautiful partner, Carolina Pasquali.Whyte, 33, has finally signed a contract to fight Tyson Fury ahead of an April 23 showdown at Wembley.
      Glamorous Carolina Pasquali is a boxing WagCredit: Instagram / @carolinapasquali
      Dillian Whyte and Carolina have been together since around 2017Credit: Instagram / @carolinapasquali
      Italian beauty Carolina is sports mad and a fitness fanaticCredit: Instagram / @carolinapasquali
      But don’t expect Italian beauty Carolina to be ringside for the all-British bout.
      The pair keep their romance private and are very rarely seen together.
      And heavyweight star Dillian isn’t the only famous sportsman in her life. Her brother Tiziano plays rugby for the Italian national team.
      Romance and sport
      It’s not known when Whyte and Carolina got together, however they both have ties to Loughborough University.
      She played rugby for their women’s team, while he has used it as a base to prepare for fights.
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      In the early years of their relationship, they did share snaps on social media looking loved up.
      Whyte referred to Carolina as his “homie” in one snap, while in another from 2017 she calls him her “no1 supporter” as she stands in a full rugby kit alongside her man.
      Sporty Carolina regularly shows off her buff body on Instagram to her 7,000 plus followers.
      And she can turn her hand to a variety of sports, including football, hockey, and volleyball.
      Pasquali and Whyte both have ties to Loughborough UniversityCredit: Instagram / @carolinapasquali
      Carolina has turned her hand to a variety of sportsCredit: Instagram / @carolinapasquali
      Rugby appears to be Carolina’s passionCredit: Instagram / @carolinapasquali
      Muscle woman Carolina shows off her buff bodyCredit: Instagram / @carolinapasquali
      She is a keen artist
      Although she clearly has a passion for playing sport and working out, painting seems to be another of Carolina’s hobbies.
      Her favourite subject to paint is clearly animals.
      On her social media, there’s scores of artwork – from leopards to dogs and horses.
      She is an animal lover and has a dog with Whyte.
      And she also showed off a painting of her famous brother, Italian rugby star Tiziano.
      Pasquali isn’t shy in showing off her stunning bikini bodyCredit: Instagram / @carolinapasquali
      Whyte and Pasquali have a dog togetherCredit: Instagram / @carolinapasquali
      Carolina loves to paint in her spare timeCredit: Instagram / @carolinapasquali
      Animals are Carolina’s favourite subject to inkCredit: Instagram / @carolinapasquali
      Carolina immortalised her brother Tiziano Pasquali with some art workCredit: Instagram / @carolinapasquali
      Sport is in the family
      Supportive Carolina doesn’t just paint photos of Tiziano, but she supports his every move.
      When the 27-year-old is in action for the Italy rugby team, she can be seen in the stands cheering him on.
      She clearly has a close relationship with her bro, regularly sharing candid family snaps together.
      And she revealed her pride watching him turn out for the Azzuri at the Six Nations.
      Tiziano clearly gets on with Whyte too.
      Tiziano Pasquali plays for the Italy rugby national teamCredit: Instagram / @carolinapasquali
      Tiziano Pasquali and Dillian Whyte appear to be pals tooCredit: Instagram / @tizianopasquali
      A Facebook video of the pair pretending to psyche each other out can be found online.
      The hilarious clip shows Tiziano breaking into laughter as Whyte looms over him.
      Perhaps, come fight night against Fury, Carolina will force herself to watch the action in person. More

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      Meet Conor Gallagher’s stunning Wag Aine May, who is a model and the Chelsea loanee star’s travel buddy

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      CHELSEA star Conor Gallagher has been a revelation on loan at Crystal Palace this season.The energetic midfielder, 22, has seven goals in all competitions for the Eagles as his stock continues to grow.
      Meet stunning Wag Aine May KennedyCredit: Instagram @ainemaykennedy
      Kennedy and Chelsea’s on loan star Conor Gallagher have been together for three yearsCredit: Instagram @ainemaykennedy
      23-year-old Aine May is a model and dancerCredit: Instagram @ainemaykennedy
      Back in November, he was called up to Gareth Southgate’s England squad – making his debut for his country against San Marino.
      While ex Blues boss Frank Lampard is reportedly interested in reuniting with his former player at new club Everton.
      Watching from the wings is his stunning Wag, Aine May Kennedy.
      The Irish beauty, 23, is a professional dancer and model.
      She regularly shares her glam lifestyle on Instagram, where she has over 32,000 followers.
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      Absolute Cork-er
      Aine May was born and raised in County Cork, Ireland.
      However, the bright lights of London, and the lure of pursuing a career as a professional dancer brought her to England’s capital.
      The blonde bombshell’s good looks soon saw her signed up as a model.
      Aine May represents Pulse Model Agency, and has participated in numerous fashion shoots.
      But, as a girl about town living in Chelsea, she’s certainly happier living the life of a Wag.
      She often posts snaps on Instagram hitting up the fashion boutiques of Sloane Street, including Dior.
      And Aine May and Conor, who have been in a romance for over three years, also love a date night at a fancy restaurant.
      Gallagher and Kennedy regular enjoy date nights at posh London restaurantsCredit: Instagram @ainemaykennedy
      Aine May loves shopping at Sloane Street’s fashion boutiquesCredit: Instagram @ainemaykennedy
      Irish beauty Aine May was born in County CorkCredit: Instagram @ainemaykennedy
      Glam Aine May looks every inch a footballer’s WagCredit: Instagram @ainemaykennedy
      The two have posted photos enjoying meals in hotspots like Harry’s Dolce Vita in Knightsbridge.
      Travel, though, seems to be their favourite hobby.
      Travel buddy
      Conor and Aime May are regular travellers.
      Most recently, they enjoyed a romantic break away in Paris, where they took in tourist sites like the Louvre Museum and posh eaterie Cafe de Flore.
      While last summer, they took a trip to Portugal to top up their tans in The Algarve.
      Last summer, Gallagher and Kennedy enjoyed a break away in PortugalCredit: Instagram @ainemaykennedy
      Aine May showed off her bikini body to her Instagram followersCredit: Instagram @ainemaykennedy
      Aine May has over 32,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @ainemaykennedy
      Will Aine May be cheering Gallagher on at Stamford Bridge next season?Credit: Instagram @ainemaykennedy
      Aine May showed off her enviable bikini body in a variety of Insta shots that surely tantalised fans.
      When she’s not enjoying the sun at a far away destination she has been seen in the stands at Selhurst Park cheering on her beau for Palace.
      The questions is, though, will she be supporting her man at Stamford Bridge next season or Goodison Park? More

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      Inside F1 champion Max Verstappen’s £12m private jet that Red Bull star bought from Virgin tycoon Richard Branson

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      THIS Red Bull driver really does have wings.Max Verstappen, 24, showed he was king of the circuit in December as he controversially claimed the F1 championship in a dramatic final lap battle with Lewis Hamilton.
      Max Verstappen is the proud owner of a £12m Falcon-900EX private jet
      Verstappen currently leads the driver standings by 19 points
      Virgin boss and British business magnate, Richard Branson was the previous ownerCredit: AP
      And motor racing isn’t the only thing Verstappen is flying high in.
      For he is the proud owner of his own private jet, that he splashed the cash on in 2020.
      Max paid around £12million for the Falcon-900EX, that used to have a famous owner.
      It was previously in the hands of Virgin boss and British business magnate, Sir Richard Branson, according to reports.
      Verstappen already leads a life of luxury, and is said to have a £45million fortune.
      He lives in a stunning apartment in Monaco, like most F1 heroes, worth millions.
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      Mad Max also has an incredible car collection, owning various Aston Martins through the years. And he’s awaiting their £2million Valkyrie, which he has on order and is due for delivery next year.
      But in the meantime, he has another toy to play with – and like his team’s drink’s motto, it gives him wings.
      Last year, Verstappen bought himself a Falcon-900EX private jet worth about £12m to travel in style with.
      Better still, you can bet it was very well looked after by its previous owner.
      That’s because it was said to be owned by Virgin Atlantic billionaire Sir Richard Branson.
      Dutch star Verstappen paid around £12m for his own plane
      Inside the cockpit of Verstappen’s stunning plane
      Verstappen pays around £1m-per-year in up-keep of the Falcon-900EX
      Incredibly, the Falcon-900EX costs about £1million-per-year to keep.
      But that won’t dent Verstappen’s bank balance, who is happy to fly in style and sometimes give mates like Daniel Ricciardo a lift to a Grand Prix.
      Made in 2008, it was given a significant upgrade before it was handed over to F1’s youngest ever Grand Prix winner.
      Now powered by three Honeywell TFE731-60 engines, it’s capable of a maximum range of 8,750 kilometres before it requires refuelling, can hit a top speed of 892 km/h, and cruising speed of 850 km/h.
      As for the interiors, it’s just as luxurious.
      Capable of seating up to 12 passengers, two seats can be reclined to make a full-size bed.
      Daniel Ricciardo hitches a ride on Verstappen’s private jet
      A fully equipped bar would allow Verstappen to celebrate victory in style
      The jet boasts a luxury bathroom
      Verstappen is the current F1 World ChampionCredit: Rex
      There’s tables fitted to enjoy a meal and a drink.
      There’s even a bar to celebrate, in case you want to pop open some champagne after victory.
      You can bet Max’s flight home from Mexico last weekend was a fun one. More