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    How to watch the World Athletics Championships 2025 as Keely Hodgkinson and Noah Lyles go for gold

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    Heartbroken Team GB star Zharnel Hughes fights back tears as he dedicates 100m win to auntie on day of her funeral

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    Keely Hodgkinson’s first race since sensational gold at 2024 Olympics announced as she makes long-anticipated return

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    Team GB star Keely Hodgkinson shows off bikini body in tiny swimsuit leaving fans hot under the collar

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    Roger Black and British relay icons finally receive gold medals… 28 YEARS after controversial race tinged with tragedy

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    Keely Hodgkinson stuns in bikini as fellow athletes brand Team GB Olympic hero ‘sexy’

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    Delicious Orie in shock RETIREMENT announcement aged 27 and reveals plans to take up totally different new job

    BOXER Delicious Orie has announced his shock retirement from the sport.The 27-year-old won gold medals at the 2022 Commonwealth and 2023 European Games.Delicious Orie has retired from boxingCredit: GettyHis success in the amateurs saw him represent Team GB in the Paris Olympics last year and he became Anthony Joshua’s sparring partner.Orie later signed for Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions.But after just one pro fight, which he won in February, the Moscow-born Brit has decided to end his career and focus on a new job.Orie explained his decision in a statement, which read: “After much reflection, I have decided to hang up my gloves and retire from boxing to follow up on my degree and enter the corporate world.READ MORE IN BOXING”This sport has given me so much — incredible memories, unforgettable experiences travelling the world and many opportunities to represent my country at the biggest stages in the world. Forever grateful for the journey.”Over time, I’ve come to recognise that the same fire and love I once had for boxing has gradually faded. “As I’ve grown, I’ve come to value clarity and honesty with myself above all. “I hoped that turning professional would reignite the passion, but the truth has become clear: it hasn’t. Most read in BoxingBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK”Every fighter knows you need a deep love for the craft to reach the top – and without it, there’s no path forward.”Out of respect for the sport and for myself, it’s time to step away with honesty.”To everyone who supported me along the way — thank you. To my coaches, teammates, staff at GB Boxing and to those who stood by me through my (albeit brief) professional journey.”He thanked STN Sports chiefs Sean O’Toole and Paul Ready, promoters Frank and George Warren, as well as Grant Smith and his team at Sheffield base Steel City Gym.Orie added: “Your belief, support and guidance meant the world.”Fans were left shocked by the news, with one saying: “Hold your head high. You achieved so much mate, and will continue to.”Another added: “Best of luck in this next chapter, DJ. An absolute joy following your journey.”British boxer Frazer Clarke penned a touching message to Orie, saying: “I feel I’m writing this message to late brother but if you ever need or needed to speak to anyone you have my number.Read More on The Sun”I have no doubt no matter what ever you choose to do in your life you’ll be successful from the first time I met and spoke to you to then training with you its been clear your work rate and your attitude to learning and competing is second to none.”I hope you’re OK and wish you all the best if you need me I’m one call away champ.”Orie won his only pro fight earlier this yearCredit: Getty More

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    George Liddard is the West Ham super-fan who went from windscreen fitter to Britain’s next middleweight boxing hopeful

    GEORGE LIDDARD is hoping to wipe out the middleweight competition having gone from windscreen fitter to boxing prospect. The West Ham super-fan was an elite amateur, winning four national titles and medals on the international stage. Liddard, with girlfriend Tegan Brooks, wears the famous claret and blueLiddard is a regular at West Ham gamesCredit: INSTAGRAMBut he snubbed the chance to earn a place on the Team GB Olympic squad to instead turn professional in 2022 under Eddie Hearn.It came after a brief absence from the ring as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, where Liddard worked for a windscreen fitting company. He told the Hammers website: “I was part of Team England, and then Covid-19 hit, and there was a lot of uncertainty in my life. “During that period, I ended up working with my dad at a windscreen company.READ MORE IN BOXING”I got defeated by a well-known Great Britain fighter in a close fight after the pandemic, and that was the moment I said to myself to give it a go.”I got a text from Tony Sims, one of the legendary boxing trainers, asking me to spar with John Ryder. “So I went down there and gave a good account of myself. I’ve been at the Matchroom Gym ever since and have never looked back.” Liddard is 11-0 and returns on Saturday night at the Copper Box on the undercard of Johnny Fisher’s rematch with Dave Allen. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe 22-year-old East Londoner faces Aaron Sutton but has his eyes on fighting for the British title and even world honours beyond that. He said: “I feel as if I’m at a level already where I can win a British title. “I know I’m good enough but have to prove it to the world, and the next fight is another opportunity to do that.”I’m in this game to be a world champion, and I want to win world titles down the line. I will be a world champion someday; I know that for sure. “I look forward to the day I stand there with a world title belt and say, I made it.” Liddard dons the famous claret and blue when he steps into the ring and regularly sits in the Hammers stands outside the ropes. He said: “I couldn’t pinpoint an exact moment when I started supporting West Ham, but I’ve followed the Club all of my life and attend home games now with my sponsor, ABSM Building Services.”I would have loved to have been at the Conference League final, but I was fighting on that Saturday. Read More on The Sun”I remember watching it in the hotel and being ecstatic when Jarrod [Bowen] scored that goal. “I was gutted to have not been there, but I won the fight, so it was a memorable weekend.” Liddard returns against Aaron SuttonCredit: Getty More