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      Antonio Rudiger undergoes surgery and set for long lay-off – as Real Madrid ace faces 12-GAME ban for hurling ice at ref

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      REAL MADRID star Antonio Rudiger may miss the rest of the season after having surgery on his knee.Rudiger, 32, has been a mainstay for Real since his move to the Santiago Bernabeu in 2022 from Chelsea.Real Madrid star Antonio Rudiger could be out for two months after knee surgeryCredit: Instagram / toniruedigerRudiger could miss the rest of the season for RealRudiger is facing a lengthy ban for his antics in the Copa del Rey finalThe German threw an ice pack at the refereeHowever, the centre-back had been dealing with “severe” knee pain the last seven months and underwent surgery.Real stated earlier today: “Rudiger has been successfully operated on today for a partial rupture in the external meniscus of his left leg.”The operation went well but the reigning Spanish and European champions may be without the Germany international for the rest of LaLiga’s schedule.According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, Rudiger will be sidelined for “almost two months”.Read More on FootballThe ex-Chelsea star, though, was in high spirits after surgery as he posted a picture of himself on social media from his hospital bed with a big smile while giving the camera the thumbs up.The defender also suggested he will be back for the summer’s Club World Cup.Rudiger posted on Instagram: “After I have played more than seven month [sic] with severe pain, it was unfortunately unavoidable that I had to undergo a meniscus surgery. “Now I’m finally pain-free again, and the surgery was a success. Thanks to the medical team and especially @guidospiran. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”I want to be able to play again as soon as possible as two big tournaments with the Nations League and the Club World Cup are in front of me, but I have to look from week to week now and we will see. “I will do everything I can to make it happen. See you soon and take care of yourselves.”Antonio Rudiger instantly wins over Arsenal fans as former Chelsea defender pays Gunners stars huge complimentNevertheless, Rudiger still faces a lengthy lay-off regardless of how well his rehabilitation goes.That is because of his antics during Saturday’s Copa del Rey final that saw Real losing 3-2 to rivals Barcelona.A raging Rudiger launched an ice pack at referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea with just 20 seconds of extra-time remaining after Kylian Mbappe was judged to have fouled Eric Garcia in Madrid’s last attack.When the official came over to the bench to dish out red cards the German had to be held back from confronting him by Ferland Mendy and a member of staff.Rudiger’s public apologyThe ex-Roma star and Lucas Vazquez, both of whom were substituted earlier in the match, were sent off after the latter angrily sprinted on to the pitch.Some reports suggested Rudiger told the ref, “You’re a miscarriage’ and called him a “son of a wh***”.The centre-half issued a public apology after those shocking scenes, which also saw Jude Bellingham getting sent off after the final whistle for “approaching the referee aggressively” and needing “to be restrained by team-mates”.Nevertheless, the former Stuttgart star still faces a mammoth 12-match ban for his behaviour in the Spanish Cup final, which was criticised by Germany sporting director Rudi Voller.Rudiger posted on Sunday: “There’s definitely no excuse for my behaviour last night. I’m very sorry for that.Read More on The Sun”We played a very good game from the 2nd half on – After 111 minutes I was not able to help my team anymore and before the final whistle I did a mistake.”Sorry again to the referee and to everyone I have disappointed last night.” More

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      Newcastle leading race for Marc Guehi transfer but face battle with three rivals including Chelsea and Man City

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      NEWCASTLE are leading a trio of Premier League rivals in the race for Marc Guehi.The Crystal Palace defender, 24, has attracted interest from Tottenham, Chelsea and Manchester City.Marc Guehi is wanted by a trio of Premier League clubsCredit: GettySunSport understands Newcastle are leading the raceCredit: RexGuehi will have one year left on his deal in the summer, meaning this is the Eagles’ last chance to cash in.Newcastle saw a £70million bid knocked back for the England international last summer.Palace opted to sell Joachim Andersen to Fulham for £30m instead.Spurs also failed in a bid for Guehi during the January window.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThey saw a similar offer rejected due to the terms – and the late approach.Chelsea have been keen on bringing their former academy player back to the club as Enzo Maresca looks to bolster his back line.The Italian wants to add a defender who is comfortable on the ball.Maresca is also a big fan of Bournemouth’s £50m man Dean Huijsen.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKHowever, the Blues face plenty of competition there.Guehi has played 41 games for the South London side this season, including 32 league games which have seen him score three goals.Marc Guehi forced to tell overexcited Crystal Palace team-mate to shut up in hilarious tunnel footageThe former Swansea loanee has cemented his spot in the England set-up since joining Palace in 2021.He made his Three Lions debut under Gareth Southgate in 2022 and started all of England’s games at Euro 2024 except for the quarter-finals against Switzerland when he was suspended. More

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      ‘Let’s run it’ – Ryan Garcia ready to fight Conor Benn and settle feud after rival’s ‘war’ with Chris Eubank Jr

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      RYAN GARCIA is ready to settle his feud with Conor Benn in the ring. Benn is coming off a devastating defeat to Chris Eubank Jr in their second generation grudge match at middleweight.Ryan Garcia is ready to fight Conor BennCredit: GettyChris Eubank Jr beat Benn in a thrillerCredit: GettyBut a few months before that, he clashed with Garcia during a glitzy red carpet Ring Magazine event in London.Garcia has not forgotten or forgiven the run-in – and fancies a crack at Benn himself if a rematch with Eubank does not materialise.He told SunSport: “I wouldn’t mind fighting Conor Benn, that would be a lovely fight for me. Obviously he had a war with Chris Eubank. “I don’t know if they’re gonna do a rematch but if that makes sense to my team and everybody else, let’s run it. We can do it.”READ MORE IN BOXINGEubank, 35, beat Benn, 28, three decades on from their dads’ famous two-fight series. And both Eubank Sr – who won the 1990 thriller before drawing three years later – and Benn’s father Nigel were in attendance at Tottenham.That is despite Eubank Sr threatening to boycott the bout amid fears over his son sweating down to 160lb and Benn jumping up from welterweight.The 67,000 fans in Spurs’ £1billion stadium erupted when Eubank Sr arrived by his boy’s side – helping inspire the heroic victory.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnd Garcia, whose dad Henry helps corner him, said: “It’s awesome, it really shows that connection between father and son, especially as a boxing duo.”It really has a special energy towards it, especially in boxing. Nowhere else is that like that because you’re watching your son get in the ring and fighting, it’s crazy.SunSport’s Wally Downes Jr gives his verdict on Chris Eubank Jr’s win over Conor Benn”So it was heartwarming to see both of their dads in their corners and making sure that they’re supporting their sons.”I think that there’s no better feeling in life having your family there with you as you enter that ring.”So it was definitely a beautiful moment to see both of the fathers in their corner.”Benn was first due to fight Eubank in 2022 but he was pulled out with just days to go after failing two drugs test.He tested positive for clomiphene – a banned substance known to boost testosterone. But Benn refused to accept a ban and fought his innocence while taking his career Stateside for two wins at the super-welterweight limit.And eventually, UK Anti-Doping dropped the case against him – allowing him to return to fight in Britain. Garcia, 26, initially beat Devin Haney, also 26, in April 2024 dropping his rival three times inside Brooklyn’s Barclays Center.I know I didn’t cheat. I’ll take the ban for a year and that keeps it moving fast. Everybody knows that I didn’t take it.Ryan Garcia on his failed drug testBut the win was revoked after Garcia tested positive for ostarine – banned for helping aid muscle growth.Garcia protested his innocence – like Benn – but opted to accept a one-year ban – unlike his adversary from London. And Garcia explained: “Well, I mean, what did he get out of that? People still think he cheated, so at the end of the day, I know I didn’t cheat.”I’ll take the ban for a year and that keeps it moving fast. Everybody knows that I didn’t take it.”I know my team, we know we didn’t take anything, so honestly it doesn’t really matter to me at the end of the day.”People are gonna believe whatever they want to believe, they’re gonna believe I’m innocent, the large majority believes that, so who cares?”Benn never released the evidence or reason his case against him was dropped – opting to keep it confidential. Garcia meanwhile never explained why the ostarine was found in his system in tests taken on the day of and 24 hours before the bout.’I feel good both, mentally and physically’He did however pass VADA tests throughout the lead up to the fight. And Garcia said: “What we did find out is that it was at the lowest amount you could possibly find, trace amount.”So again, it’s proven that there was such low dosage in my system that has no effect on my body, so that’s just the truth. It is what it is.”Garcia – whose team blamed contaminated supplements for his failed test – suffered a mental health breakdown after his fight with Haney. He was even arrested last June and charged with one misdemeanour count of vandalism after causing £11,000 worth of damage in an LA hotel room.But thankfully, Garcia turned it around and has got back on track both mentally and physically.The boxer now returns against former sparring partner Rolando Romero, 29, on Friday night in a historic event staged outside in Times Square.Garcia said: “I’m feeling good. I mean, I’m just ready to go.”I may have been acting crazy last time around but I was still feeling good pretty physically. Read More on The Sun”But for me this time around I feel good both, mentally and physically. I’ve done this before.”I’ve fought many fights in my life and I’m ready, I’m in shape, ready to go 12 rounds and ready to do my job.”Garcia returns in New York against Rolando RomeroCredit: Getty More

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      Chris Eubank Jr facing investigation after epic win over Conor Benn in family grudge fight

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR is facing an investigation by the British Boxing Board of Control after his brutal victory over Conor Benn.Eubank Jr claimed the win after 12 stunning rounds of boxing with a unanimous 116-112 decision from judges at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Chris Eubank Jr is facing an investigation after his win over Conor BennCredit: ReutersPre-fight build-up was clouded by controversy after Next Gen failed to make the 160lbs weight limit at the official weigh-in by just 0.05lbs.The 35-year-old managed to achieve the weight but not before before having to forfeit £375,000 of his pay cheque for his original failure to comply with the agreed restrictions.Eubank Jr shared his radical weight cutting programme ahead of the fight, including a heat suit and sauna.However, BBBofC chief Robert Smith has suggested those weight cutting practices are prohibited.READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd as a result of this apparent breach of regulations, an investigation could be launched.Smith told Boxing Scene: “The problem arose because he was late for the weigh-in. “If he’d have got there on time, considering he was only slightly over, he’d have made weight.”I don’t know what they were doing. Most read in BoxingBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK”But by turning up late, it meant he had very little time to get down to the contracted weight.”Eubank Jr previously fought as high as super-middleweight but has entered the ring as a middleweight during recent bouts, while Benn moved up from welterweight for last Saturday’s clash.Conor Benn back in training just 48 hours after brutal fight with Chris Eubank Jr that put both boxers in hospitalSmith added: “We had no concerns. Eubank was on track to make 160lbs. “We keep records of previous fights, and the trajectory of Eubank’s weight loss was very similar to how it’s been in the past.”It is an ongoing matter.”SunSport has reached out to Eubank Jr’s team for comment.It is understood the BBCofC will request more information from Eubank’s camp in the coming weeks to help clarify the situation.A rematch clause was inserted into the fight deal, which Benn said he wants to trigger to get “revenge” when was asked about it after his defeat.Both stars were taken to hospital as a precaution following the event, and are even said to have been placed a few beds down from one another as they were treated.Eubank Jr was discharged from the hospital on Monday morning after undergoing medical checks.In a statement, he said: “Well it took nearly 3 years but we finally got the job done. “Big shout out to everyone that supported the fight on Saturday & made it the once in a lifetime event that it was… without the fans none of this is possible, thank you.”Benn, 28, replied by saying “Great News”, and a hand-clapping emoji.The Destroyer has already returned to training in the ring following the defeat.A rematch was touted for September by Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh at the same venue.Read More on The SunHe said: “If they’re not injured and ready, we want the rematch in late September at Tottenham.”The British fans were amazing, and I thank them.”Round by brutal roundCHRIS EUBANK JR secured the family bragging rights in his second generation grudge match against Conor Benn.With three unanimous 116-112 verdicts, Eubank Jr prevailed in the family feud, with his dad making a return to his corner to watch it.It lived up to the all hype – EVERY round was bloody, tasty and violent, before the more-experienced Eubank stood strong to come back into it and snatch victory.Here, SunSport’s Jack Figg gives you the ultimate breakdown of a gripping clash between the sons of two British boxing legends.  More

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      Arsenal vs PSG: Get Bukayo Saka 1+ shot on target at EVENS, plus up to £40 in free bets with talkSPORT BET

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      ARSENAL kick-off their Champions League semi-final tie tonight with the home leg against PSG.And bookmakers talkSPORT BET are marking the monster occasion for the Gunners with TWO special offers on the encounter with up to £40 in free football bets up for grabs!And, there’s more. All talkSPORT BET customers can get Arsenal talisman, Bukayo Saka at Evens to to have a shot on target in the game – that’s enhanced from 4/9!Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereHow to claim talkSPORT BET offertalkSPORT BETVisit the talkSPORT website HERE*Create an account and Opt In to this promotion via the OFFERS tabMake a depositPlace your first bet up to £40, minimum £20, on any football market, at odds of Evens or greaterOnce that’s settled – win or lose – your account will be credited with up to £40 free bets based on your first bettalkSPORT BET: Get up to £40 in free bets – Claim Here*What’s the offer?Brand new talkSPORT BET customers can claim a welcome bonus of up to £40 when they register an account.There’s also a very special price boost for all talkSPORT BET customers, where they can get Arsenal’s Starboy, Bukayo Saka at Evens to to have a shot on target in the game – that’s enhanced from 4/9!How to claim?Simply visit the talkSPORT BET website on your mobile device and create an account. Opt in to this promotion via the OFFERS tab and then make a deposit via debit card or Apple Pay.Stake £20 or more on any football market at odds of at least Evens. Remember, you must do this within 7 days of opening your account.What happens next?Once that’s settled – win or lose – your account will be credited with up to £40 free bets based on your first bet bet.For example, if you stake £20, you will receive 4 x £5 free bets. If you stake £40 you would receive the full 4 x £10 free bets:On settlement of your qualifying bet, your account will be credited with the following:£10 free bet – Bet Builder (if your qualifying bet is £20, you will only receive a £5 free bet)£10 free bet – Correct Score (if your qualifying bet is £20, you will only receive a £5 free bet)And the following free bets, which will be credited 24 hours after the first bonus funds:£10 free bet – To Win and Both Team to Score – 90 mins (if your qualifying bet is £20, you will only receive a £5 free bet)£10 free bet – Acca 4+ selection (if your qualifying bet is £20, you will only receive a £5 free bet)You can read the full breakdown of free bets and more on how to claim talkSPORT BET’s welcome offer here**18+ New customers only. Opt in via mobile device, bet up to £40 (min. £20) on any football market at odds of 2.00+, in 7 days. Get up to £40 in free bets on selected markets. Bonuses expire in 7 days. T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsiblyRemember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressedGamcare – gamcare.org.ukGambleAware – GambleAware.orgRead our guide on responsible gambling practices.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites. More

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      Bonnie Blue BANNED by Premier League club and escorted out of stadium after offering to give fans a ‘good time’

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      CONTROVERSIAL adult content creator Bonnie Blue has been banned from entering the stadium of Premier League club Nottingham Forest.Blue, whose real name is Tia Emma Billinger, tried to enter the club’s stadium during a recent match before she was prevented from entering and escorted off the premises.Controversial OnlyFans model Bonnie Blue has been banned from entering a Premier League groundCredit: InstagramBlue was banned from Nottingham Forest’s City Ground and was ‘escorted off the premises’Credit: RexIt came after the infamous OnlyFans model and internet personality tried to pull a viral stunt when she advertised an offer to “entertain” fans before the visit.Speaking on the Only Stans podcast, she said: “I recently went to a Nottingham Forest game. Well, I attempted to. “I put on my socials, ‘hey boys, I’m going to be at the game, I’d like to film with you afterwards’.”I turn up at the football game and the gate security was like, ‘you are permanently banned from the ground’.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I thought when they asked me to go to the side, ‘maybe they’re upgrading my tickets, maybe they want to escort me to my seat, this is quite nice, it’s a good service’.”They asked to see my tickets, I showed them and they took them off me, saying, ‘we’re escorting you off the premises’.”Apparently they don’t discriminate against sex workers but I was banned because I was a sex worker. “I was going to encourage them (the players), give them a good time. I also think if I’m entertaining the supporters it’s less people drinking so I’m actually doing something good for their health.”Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKBlue’s online notoriety exploded earlier this year after she claimed to break the world record for sex after allegedly sleeping with 1,057 men in 24 hours.Another football club have had interactions with Blue, although in the case of Cornish football club Calstock FC, it is in the form of a new sponsorship.Lily Phillips reveals she’s completed latest sex challenge in attempt to one-up Bonnie Blue as she shares queue of menThe Kernow Stone St Pirans League division 2 East (15 below the Prem), unveiled a new kit earlier this month with Blue being revealed as the shirt sponsor.The team swapped their black and yellow stripes to blue while also having the words Bonnie Blue and her logo adorning the front of the team’s kit with the words “Up the Bonnie Blues” written on the back of the shirt.Calstock player Ben Williams explained to Cornwall Live that the extraordinary deal came about rather quickly after one of the players mentioned that Blue was their cousin and was keen to sponsor the team’s kit.He revealed the generous kit sponsorship extends into next season with their away kit as well but has split opinion from some of the team.Williams said: “She’s paying for the whole kit and our away kit next year. “We have had a lot of split opinion online about it and some of the older players’ wives weren’t too happy. “But it’s just a sponsorship for a shirt. Read More on The Sun”It’s not like she’s coming down to make us anymore of a number in her numbers game. “It’s just a kind gesture from a lady who is very famous.”Who is Bonnie Blue? Born in May 1999, Bonnie – whose real name is Tia Billinger – grew up in a small Derbyshire village, and attended the Friesland School in the village of Sandiacre.She has two half-siblings – a sister and a brother – who have always remained out of the public eye.She never knew her biological father, and considers stepfather Nicholas Elliott her dad.Bonnie also became something of a dance star in her local area, and competed in the British Street Dance Championships alongside her sister back in 2015.She also had a part-time job at Poundstretcher as a teenager.After school, she began working in recruitment.In October 2022, Bonnie married Oliver Davidson, who she had started dating when she was just 15.Once they were married, they moved to Australia, where Bonnie continued working in recruitment.However, it was in Australia that she decided to pursue a different line of work, and tried her luck as a ‘cam girl’ – crediting Oliver for giving her the confidence to enter the adult entertainment world.She quickly made a name for herself in the industry, and was soon making £5,000 a week.But while her work life was going from strength to strength, her relationship was crumbling, and she and Oliver split after almost a decade together.She moved over to OnlyFans following her cam girl success, and once again found fame on there.She quickly became a favourite on the site, especially thanks to her “niche” of sleeping with young male students – such as when she bedded 158 students during Nottingham Trent University’s freshers week in September 2024. Bonnie is now estimated to be worth £3 million, and makes around £600,000 a month on OnlyFans.Her family are also supportive of her work, with mum Sarah Billinger even claiming she’s her daughter’s PA, and helps clean up after Bonnie’s events – as well as handing out condoms to young clients. In January 2025, Bonnie claimed to have broken the world record for the most amount of sex in 12 hours, after apparently sleeping with 1,057 men from 1pm to 1am at a secret London event. More

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      Man Utd set to break unwanted record without drastic turnaround in final four Premier League games

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      RASMUS HOJLUND admitted “I needed that” after scoring just his second Manchester United goal in 2025 to salvage a point at Bournemouth.But the big question remains: Do United need Hojlund?Rasmus Hojlund scored only his second Man Utd goal in 2025 against Bournemouth at the weekendCredit: GettyHojlund is having a difficult campaign in front of goalThe Red Devils are well on track for their worst campaign in Premier League history with Ruben Amorim unable to halt the slide after replacing Erik Ten Hag in November.Of all the damning statistics to point to, the number of goals scored is the most alarming, with just 39 from 34 Prem games so far – only six more than relegated Ipswich.Since 1990, only ONCE before have United ended a league season with less than 50 goals to their name, in 2015/16 with 49 under Dutchman Louis van Gaal, who was sacked minutes after lifting the FA Cup in May 2016.United need 11 goals from their final four games to avoid that feat, having only managed to score 11 goals in their last nine outings.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThere are issues for Amorim to solve all over the pitch, but attack is one that will make or break his tenure – and his current options simply aren’t up to scratch.Hojlund’s 96th minute equaliser to earn a 1-1 draw at the Cherries on Sunday was his fourth in 29 Prem games for United this term – the same number as Marcus Rashford who made 15 league appearances before joining Aston Villa on loan on February 2.On Instagram post match, Hojlund wrote: “We wanted the win, but I needed that.”The injured duo of Amad Diallo and Joshua Zirkzee have a combined nine Prem goals while Alejandro Garnacho has five and skipper Bruno Fernandes has eight.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordBut the spotlight will always come back to Hojlund – the 22-year-old from Atalanta United paid £72m for in July 2023 after netting 10 goals in 34 appearances out in Italy.His tally of 16 goals in 43 games in all competitions last term was a promising start, yet the Danish international has gone backwards since then at the worst possible time.Man Utd legend spotted consoling Rasmus Hojlund and giving Man Utd striker pep talk after 14-minute cameo vs Arsenal United are expected to conduct a mass overhaul to their squad this summer, selling underperforming, overpaid stars to raise funds for their transfer kitty.SunSport understands that the priority is an attacking midfielder and an elite No.9, with Ipswich’s Liam Delap on the club’s radar.Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres is still an option, while it is understood United are ready to pay the £62.5m release clause for Wolves’ Matheus Cunha.Whoever United bring in, this will leave Hojlund in a difficult position, and Amorim is unlikely to fight his corner on this season’s showing.After the Bournemouth draw, asked about the player’s future, Amorim was interestingly vague: “We like our strikers. We are improving our strikers. We will see what happens next season.”United are ready to sell any first-team player that can demand a hefty fee, especially if they fail to win the Europa League to qualify for the Champions League.And Hojlund is no exception, with clubs back in Italy showing an interest in a player that is still young and with a lot of potential.Read More on The SunAs United legend Gary Neville explained on Sunday: “There will be a lot of clubs looking at the talent and where United haven’t got the best out of those players and thinking they can get a cheap deal on them.“With Hojlund, there is a player in there for a club in Europe somewhere.”Bruno Fernandes is Man Utd’s top scorer in the league this season More

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      Moment Daniel Dubois FLINCHES after tiny feint from Oleksandr Usyk has fans convinced they already know who wins

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      DANIEL DUBOIS shoved Oleksandr Usyk in an early effort to get inside the brain of the unbeaten mastermind.The 27-year-old IBF heavyweight champion again came face to face with Ukraine’s WBC, WBO and WBA boss on the Wembley turf yesterday ahead of their July 19 rematch at the national football stadium.Daniel Dubois shoved Oleksandr Usyk on the Wembley pitchCredit: QueensberryIt led to an awkward momentCredit: QueensberryAnd, after posing for photos and staring into each other’s eyes, Dubois lashed out, forcing Usyk to step backwards into his boxing stance and security to rush in to split them up.Usyk even faked a punch of his own, forcing Dubois to flinch and convincing fans the fight has already been decided.One said: “See how Dubois flinches straight after pushing him , Usyk inside 8.”Another added: “That flinch after the push from Dubois is everything you need to know about the mental state of Dubois leading into this. Usyk late stoppage.”READ MORE IN BOXINGBut ice-cool 38-year-old Usyk — who has beaten both Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury twice and is now preparing for a Dynamite Dan rerun — said the barge was all for the cameras.He said: “It was all for show. It doesn’t matter. I’ve prepared 22 years for this business. I love life, and boxing is part of my life.”DDD made a great start to their first meeting in Poland in 2023 but was undone in the ninth round by one too many of Usyk’s pinpoint jabs. The most controversial moment was a fifth-round beltline blow that floored Usyk but was ruled an illegal punch.Most read in BoxingUsyk found Tyson Fury was his toughest opponentCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSUsyk was given four minutes to recover and the break cost Dubois his focus and self-belief.But he has rebuilt his career with a hat-trick of stunning wins, the most recent and sensational being the September knockout of Joshua at London’s Wembley Stadium in front of a record crowd of 96,000.Daniel Dubois gatecrashes Usyk’s post-fight celebrations to call on their own rematch And deadeye Dubois warned his Ukrainian rival that fireworks can be expected every time they cross paths.The Londoner said: “It’s a fight. So anytime we’re in each other’s faces, it could kick off.“This is the fight I wanted and demanded, and now I get my chance for revenge against Oleksandr Usyk.“I should have won the first fight and was denied by the judgment of the referee, so I will make no mistake this time around in front of my people at the national stadium in my home city.“I am a superior and more dangerous fighter now and Usyk will find this out for himself on July 19.“I would like to thank my promoter, Frank Warren, for making this happen for me and I intend to repay him by becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.”Usyk became the four-belt undisputed heavyweight ruler when he toppled Fury for the first time in May.But infuriating boxing bureaucracy meant he lost the red IBF belt without ever having tasted defeat.Read More on The SunAnd he warned red-hot Dubois that he has just been babysitting his baby and keeping it warm for him.The Ukrainian added: “Thank you, Daniel, for taking care of my IBF belt — but now I want it back.”Usyk and Dubois face off ahead of their July 19 rematchCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More