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      World champion boxer, 34, relinquishes title after ‘cold notification with arguments too ridiculous to discuss’

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      DAVID BENAVIDEZ has been crowned the WBC light-heavyweight champion – without even throwing a punch.It comes after WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman lashed out at Dmitry Bivol for vacating the 175lb belt. Dmitry Bivol has vacated the WBC light-heavyweight titleCredit: GettyDavid Benavidez has been crowned the new WBC light-heavyweight championCredit: @benavidez300Sulaiman posted: “I have just received a cold and impersonal notification from Dmitry Bivol lawyer, Patrick English, with arguments that are so ridiculous that I rather not discuss informing the WBC that Dmitry Bivol has decided to relinquish his WBC light heavyweight championship. “We wish Bivol success and hereby confirm David Benavidez as WBC world light heavyweight champion.” Bivol won the WBC belt – along with the undisputed WBA, IBF and WBO belts – in February following rematch victory over Artur Beterbiev. And with the two Russian rivals tied at one apiece, the trilogy decider looked destined to settle the score. READ MORE IN BOXINGBut the WBC mandated Bivol to defend his title against unbeaten American Benavidez – or else lose the strap. So 28-year-old Benavidez was elevated from interim champ to the full world title – without having to fight for it. He posted on Instagram: “Just got the news that Bivol decided to vacate his title, instead of fighting me. “Now that makes me the WBC world champion at light heavyweight. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”This is not the ideal way for me to become world champion but nevertheless I am now the WBC light heavyweight champion of the world, and I intend on putting the best fights.” Benavidez – who is 30-0 with 24 knockouts – twice held the WBC super-middleweight world title. Jarrell Miller ‘loses it’ as he SLAPS Fabio Wardley after accusing him of making diss track at first press conference And he moved up to light-heavyweight and beat David Morrell in February to also claim the WBA “interim” title. Powerful Saudi Arabian powerbroker Turki Alalshikh fronted the money for Bivol, 34, and Beterbiev, 40, to fight in two instant classics. But he publicly opted out of bidding for the right to stage a fight between Bivol and Benavidez. He told Ring Magazine, which he now owns: “I am no longer interested in Bivol-Benavidez and I will not bid on it. “I think Bivol knows who has delivered for him and who hasn’t. My advice to Bivol: don’t be late because every day something changes.”Bivol beat Artur Beterbiev in their rematchCredit: Getty More

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      ‘He has to know that’ – Chris Eubank Jr’s former trainer reveals what Conor Benn must do to win grudge fight

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      CONOR BENN has been given a word of advice by Chris Eubank Jr’s former coach heading into their grudge fight.The born rivals renew their family feud and look to settle their own score on April 26 at Tottenham’s stadium. Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn facing offCredit: GettyEubank with former coach Roy Jones JrCredit: GettyThey were due to first fight in October 2022 – until Benn’s two failed drug tests saw the 157lb catchweight clash scrapped. At the time, Eubank was coached by boxing great Roy Jones Jr but they parted ways after his January 2023 loss to Liam Smith. And Jones said on the George Groves Boxing Club: “Chris learned in the Liam Smith fight that you can’t understimate nobody. “Liam Smith was not known as a knockout puncher and he got a win over Chris. READ MORE IN BOXING”That woke him up and prepared him for this fight. He takes his lesson and applies it to this fight, he’ll be fine.“Conor, on the other hand, has to take a page out of his dad’s book. The only way he’s gonna beat Eubank is if he’s flat on his back.“‘I’m not gonna outbox him, he’s bigger than me. I can’t move around and stay away from him cause he’s the bigger guy. “‘I can’t let the bigger guy stop me. I have to stop him, because my family’s known for punching power. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”‘I’ve got to be true to the sport, my goal is to land a big left hook, or overhand right.’“He has to know that. Chris’ job is to just go out there and be Chris, but Conor has to try to gamble and make something happen.”Chris Eubank Jr abruptly walks out of Piers Morgan interview after awkward exchange with TV hostEubank avenged his loss to Smith with a tenth-round stoppage seven months later and most recently beat Kamil Szeremeta last October. Benn meanwhile took his career to American for two wins at the 154lb light-middleweight limit. But he later saw his provisional UK Anti-Doping ban lifted – bringing and to his doping saga. He is now free to fight on a British Boxing Board of Control licence again having protested his innocence throughout. But Eubank, 35, is not buying it and slapped Benn, 28, with an EGG at their pre-fight press conference. It was in reference to the WBC infamously suggesting Benn’s positive test for clomifene could have been down to egg consumption. Read More on The SunAnd Eubank told Ariel Helwani: “I bought the cheapest, oldest, crustiest eggs I could find from the worst store I could find. “That’s what this kid deserves, the worst of the worst.”Eubank slapping Benn with an eggCredit: Getty More

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      Win a trip to the UEFA Conference League Final in Wroclaw with Hankook

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      WE have teamed up with Hankook, official sponsors of the UEFA Conference League, to give two lucky Sun readers and a guest each a trip of a lifetime to the UEFA Conference League Final in Wroclaw on Wednesday, May 28.The tournament is heating up with the first leg of the Quarter Finals kicking off this Thursday at 17:45pm. Each winner will receive two tickets to the UEFA Conference League Final on Wednesday, May 28 at the Wroclaw Stadium.The lucky readers will also bag return standard flights from a UK airport (determined by Hankook Tyre UK) to Wroclaw departing on Tuesday, May 27 and returning on Thursday, May 29 for them and their guest. Plus, two night’s accommodation for the winners and plus ones at the Raddison Blu Wroclaw on a B&B basis on Tuesday 27th May and Wednesday 28th May.Premium tyre manufacturer, Hankook Tyre UK, has been a long-term partner of the UEFA Europa League and extended that partnership to the UEFA Conference League during its inaugural season in 2021/22. Hankook has recently added new GT tyres to its ION range, the world’s first tyres to be made from 77 per cent sustainable materials. The new tyres have been expertly created to offer more range, less impact and perfected for EV.You can find out more on Hankook and tyre safety, here.Fill in the form below and for your chance to win this great prize.Competition is open to UK residents (excluding Northern Ireland), aged 18+ only. Competition ends at 23:59pm on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Winners will be notified within 7 days. See here for the full Terms & Conditions.Most read in Football More

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      Shocking moment Jake Paul drops 20 STONE heavyweight as fans say he would ‘end Anthony Joshua’s career’

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      FOOTAGE has emerged of Jake Paul dropping a heavyweight in sparring – off the heels of his talks to fight Anthony Joshua.YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul brazenly called out two-time heavyweight champion AJ on his podcast. Footage has emerged of Jake Pau dropping a heavyweight in sparringThe sparring came before his fight with Mike TysonAnd the two later shared a phone call and struck a shock agreement to fight in 2026. Amid the unlikely negotiations between the pair, footage uploaded on social media showed Paul dropping a heavyweight sparring partner. In the short clip, the American floors his sparring partner with an overhand right – leaving fans divided. One said: “Please put him there with AJ so he can end AJ’s career.”READ MORE IN BOXINGAnother added: “Jake Paul showing his power.”One argued: “It’s sparring. Happens to and from everyone.”Another slammed: “Of course he dropped him look where his left hand is at.”Despite the clip only just resurfacing, it comes from a video uploaded to Paul’s YouTube channel in November before his fight against Mike Tyson. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnd SunSport can reveal the sparring partner in question is DeAndre Savage – who is 10-0 all by knockout. He is known to fight anywhere around the 265lb-300lb mark (18st 9lb-21st 4lb) and spent a couple weeks in Paul’s Puerto Rico camp last year. Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul is ‘five times’ bigger than Tyson Fury boutAnd 34-year-old Savage – who is ranked by the WBA – was forced to admit to being dropped by Paul. He told Pro Boxing Fans: “Yeah, that was me. “Jake caught me with a good right hand and I just went down to my knee and got back up. That was it.”Paul, 28, bulked up to 16st 2lb as a heavyweight for the first time for his controversial fight with Tyson, who came out of retirement aged 58. He won an eight-round decision with over 100 MILLION watching on Netflix – despite the scrutiny surrounding the age gap. But Paul was preparing to move back down to the 200lb cruiserweight limit of 14st 4lb to face Canelo Alvarez in his return. Talks were advanced for a May 3 mega-fight in Las Vegas – until Canelo walked away from the deal to instead sign with Saudi’s Turki Alalshikh. So Paul was forced to go back to the drawing board and called out Joshua, 35, who is yet to return since his KO loss to Daniel Dubois, 27, in September. And Paul’s promotional partner Nakisa Bidarian claimed the fight is “100 per cent realistic” for next year. Bidarian told SunSport: “Jake realises he needs some more in-ring experience to be in the best position to hold his own against Anthony Joshua. “So we’re not rushing into a fight against Joshua. We’re not financially dependent on Jake having a fight against Anthony Joshua for 2025 for our business to flourish.”We’re gonna do at least two Jake Paul fights in 2025, and then we’ll definitely sit down with the appropriate parties to look at Jake Paul versus Anthony Joshua in 2026.”Bidarian revealed Paul is also targeting up to three bouts in 2026. He said: “We’re actively working on putting together Jake’s fight for this summer. And we’ll announce it as soon as we’re ready.Read More on The Sun”And then we’re actively working on figuring out Jake’s next fight – call it October to December time frame.”So the plan is for Jake to fight twice in 2025 and two to three times in 2026.”Anthony Joshua pictured with Jake Paul in 2022 More

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      Man Utd star rang Paul Scholes and tried to confront him on training ground over pundit’s criticism

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      A MANCHESTER UNITED star rang Paul Scholes and tried to confront him at the training ground over his negative TV comments.Scholes, 50, is not afraid to speak his mind in his role on The Overlap Fan Debate and as a pundit for TNT Sports.A Manchester United rang up Paul Scholes about his negative punditryCredit: YouTube/The OverlapThe unnamed player wanted to confront him at the training groundCredit: PABut his criticism got under the skin of one irked Red Devils squad member.Asked whether players react to comments made by pundits, Scholes revealed on The Overlap Fan Debate via Sky Bet one unnamed United man took matters into his own hands.He said: “Players can be a little bit touchy these days.“I had a player this year, who contacted me and wasn’t happy with some of the things I’d said. READ MORE ON MAN UTD”He wanted to meet me at the training ground.”I said, ‘Of course, no problem,’ and gave him my number but he never got back to me.“I would have done it. If I’m saying things I believe and he wants me to explain why, it wouldn’t have been a nice conversation.”But I said if they or anyone else has a problem, there’s my phone number.”Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordScholes refused to reveal the name of the individual in question in what has been another disappointing campaign for his former club – under both Erik ten Hag and Ruben Amorim. But he reckons criticism from the media and former players is part and parcel of life as a professional footballer.’Gary Neville’s having a proper meltdown’ – Fans fear for Man Utd icon after he apologises for his derby co-commentaryThe United legend, though, thinks players should be able to brush off the comments – although that is easier said than done. Scholes added: “What we say as pundits shouldn’t affect a player. “The only people that should affect the players is what the manager thinks, the coaching staff, and their team-mates. “Whatever is said on TV should be taken with a pinch of salt.”I’m not even sure how many players these days watch football and watch what we’re saying. “There was one United player who obviously took a bit of offense to what I said, but you just deal with it. “If things need an explanation or a meeting over a tea or coffee, I’d be happy to give it.”I only do punditry for Manchester United games now. “I very rarely do other games because I want to watch United, and I want to be at the United games. “Ever since I’ve started doing it, the performances have not been great. Paul Scholes’ slams of the season”I don’t think I saw them win for a long time and you look terrible having a go at your club when that’s the club you played for, for 20 years – it’s the last thing you want. “It’d be so easy if you were a Manchester City player for the last ten years. “Where we are now, it makes you look like a bit of a villain.”Jamie Carragher then opened up on being called out by Daniel Sturridge for telling Liverpool to sell the forward.The Sky pundit said: “It was Daniel Sturridge. “You wouldn’t believe this, but when I stopped playing for a couple of years, Liverpool asked me and Steven Gerrard to go on an end of season game in Australia.“Liverpool couldn’t sell out the tickets to fill out this stadium in Australia, so they asked me, Stevie, and Steve McManaman to play with the team. “I’d said that they’d needed to sell Daniel Sturridge, and he confronted me in the dressing room when we got over there. “And I thought, ‘Fair play, good on you.’ Read More on The Sun”There is nothing worse than someone backing down, so I wasn’t going to. “Sometimes, if I was a player with a journalist, I might say something and they’d back down and say sorry, but no, just front it.”United have had another difficult season under Erik ten Hag and Ruben AmorimCredit: RexJamie Carragher told Liverpool to get rid of Daniel SturridgeCredit: Getty More

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      ‘I’m doing your job’ – John Terry and Mark Clattenburg in furious bust-up as they reignite rivalry at Baller League

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      CHELSEA legend John Terry and ex-Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg rolled back the years as they locked horns at Baller League.Terry, 44, and Clattenburg, 50, clashed numerous times during their peak years in the Prem.Chelsea legend John Terry clashed with iconic Premier League referee Mark ClattenburgCredit: X @SkyFootballTerry and Clattenburg rolled back the years at Baller LeagueCredit: Getty – ContributorTerry and Clattenburg’s most famous clash took place 10 years agoCredit: Getty Images – GettyAnd the pair gave fans a trip down memory lane on Monday at the Copper Box Arena in London.The ex-England international is among the Baller League’s celebrity managers as he’s coaching the 26ers.And the former centre-back saw his team pick up a thrilling 3-3 draw against RTW.However, tensions flared when former Manchester United player Josh Harrop was sent off for two minutes for a bad tackle on 26ers’ Sak Hassan, who was making a break down the left flank.Read More on ChelseaThat immediately led to a mini brawl between the two sides on the pitch. And minutes later, Terry lashed out at Clattenburg over what appears to be a decision involving the 26ers having to drop the ball and give their opponent possession.The Chelsea great was heard yelling, “I’ve got to do your job for you” towards the experienced match official.Baller League rules dictate that a manager can use one referee challenge during a match.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHowever, Terry opted against using one of those on this occasion.The two Premier League icons have had several confrontations in the past and perhaps their most famous clash took place 10 years ago.Chelsea legend John Terry goes on 5k run in preparation for London Marathon That was when Chelsea beat West Brom 3-2 at the Hawthorns in a heated match that saw Terry getting sent off with a direct red card.The legendary defender was penalised for denying Salomon Rondon a clear goalscoring opportunity.And Terry protested for a long time in front of Clattenburg until he finally walked down the tunnel. More

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      Man Utd title winner, 36, looks unrecognisable with brand new hairstyle as he reunites with familiar face

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      A FORMER Manchester United title winner reunited with an old pal ahead of his current side’s game last weekend.Aged 36, the popular poacher is plying his trade back where it all began.The former Man Utd favourite is now playing back in his homelandThe diminutive forward signed for the Red Devils in 2010 after playing for his country at the World Cup in South Africa,Despite having to compete with the likes of Wayne Rooney, Dimitar Berbatov and Michael Owen for game time, the 5ft 9in star more than held his own.The Mexican star scored 20 times in all competitions during his first season, proving to be quite the fox in the box.His exploits helped Man Utd claim the Premier League title that year, finishing nine points above the chasing pack.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLTallies of 12 and 18 would follow in the next two years, with the Red Devils winning their last Prem title to date in 2013.Following Sir Alex Ferguson’s departure, the nippy striker’s importance began to wane, and following a loan away in 2014-15, the former Fergie favourite was on his way.In case you haven’t got it yet, the player in question is… Javier Hernandez.Often known as Chicharito, Hernandez scored 59 goals in 157 games for Man Utd.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKHernandez won the Premier League under Sir Alex FergusonCredit: GettyHernandez was a reliable goalscorer for the Red DevilsCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdHe now plays for Guadalajara in Mexico, the club that United signed him from 15 years ago.Having had short, cropped dark hair during his time at Old Trafford, Hernandez is now completely bald.Ex-Man Utd star Javier Hernandez performs hilarious dive after rival grabs his arm Ahead of Guadalajara’s clash with Monterrey on Sunday, Hernandez chatted with Sergio Ramos in the tunnel.The pair played together at Real Madrid during the 2014-15 campaign, with Hernandez scoring nine goals for Los Blancos on loan from Man Utd.Ramos, 39, made his former team-mate laugh in the tunnel, before they embraced ahead of lining up with their respective teams.The centre-back was on the winning side, with Monterrey coming out on top 3-1.Hernandez hugs former team-mate Sergio RamosThe former Man Utd star tussles with another familiar faceCredit: GettyHernandez left United for Bayer Leverkusen in 2015, going on to score 39 times in 76 games for the Bundesliga side.The former Stretford End favourite then returned to England with West Ham, netting 17 times across two seasons.Read More on The SunFollowing half a season with Sevilla, Hernandez moved to LA Galaxy, where he would continue to be prolific in front of goal.He then completed an emotional return to Guadalajara last year, even captaining them on occasion.Hernandez played with Ramos at Real MadridCredit: CorbisThe Mexican left Man Utd for Bayer Leverkusen in 2015Credit: AFP or licensorsHernandez later returned to English football with West HamCredit: Reuters More

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      KSI, 31, issues worrying statement on health battle and gives major update on boxing career after latest fight collapse

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      KSI has thrown his boxing future into doubt by refusing to confirm whether he will retire or not.The YouTuber-turned-boxer was set to return to the ring on March 29 in Manchester against Dillon Danis. KSI has thrown his boxing future into doubtBut he pulled out due to illness with just a week to go and vowed to reschedule the Misfits Boxing bout. However, there has been no sign of a new date and KSI emotionally refused to rule out the idea of retiring from boxing. He said on his YouTube channel: “When I told Mams [Taylor] and everybody else that I wasn’t going to be able to do this fight, I broke down.”I was there crying in my room because I felt I let everybody down. I know how the internet works, I know how this game goes.READ MORE IN BOXING”If I tried to fight and got into the ring and had a s*** performance, no one would care that I was sick.”My boxing career since I have come back has been problem after problem, and just being unlucky over and over again.”And it is a shame. The amount of stress I have gone through over the last few years. Even with Misfits in general, it’s been stressful.“I feel like I’ve aged in these two and a half years of Misfits being created.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”So, where am I in terms of Boxing? I don’t know. Am I going to retire? I don’t know. Am I going to fight again? I don’t know.”It marks the second pay-per-view fight in a row that KSI has had to withdraw from. Watch the moment BGT’s terrified KSI discovers who tormented him in creepy audition – and it’s someone close to homeHe was due to face YouTuber Slim Albaher and MMA fighter Anthony Taylor in a two-on-one HANDICAP bout last August. But KSI pulled out with an injured hand before scheduling his return against Danis, who is 2-0 in MMA and lost his boxing debut to Logan Paul in 2023. KSI revealed he picked up a viral infection in training and was taking antibiotics. But Danis trolled his rival after footage appeared to show KSI at an Usher concert at the O2 on the night their fight was set to take place. Danis, 31, posted online: “KSI canceled the fight to go to an Usher concert. I’m done.”KSI, 31, is yet to return since suffering his first defeat in the ring, losing a controversial decision to Tommy Fury, 25, in October 2025. Meanwhile Danis now looks set to focus on his MMA return against Tony Ferguson in May. KSI was probed on his boxing future while commentating on Ballers League in a live stream. Read More on The SunAnd he said: “I don’t need to fight, if we’re being honest. Do I really need to fight? Is money low? “Is there a fight that really needs to happen? ‘But Jake Paul.’ Well, I don’t think that’s ever going to happen so besides that what else is there?” KSI has yet to reschedule his fight with Dillon DanisCredit: PA More