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      ‘Going to get hurt’ – UFC fans all say same thing after Conor McGregor has final night out before Chandler fight camp

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      CONOR MCGREGOR’s final night out before his latest training camp has raised concerns among fight fans.The Notorious will make his eagerly-anticipated return on June 29 in the main event of UFC 303 in Las Vegas.Conor McGregor will make his long-awaited UFC return on June 29Credit: GETTYThe Irishman has enjoyed the fruits of his labour and several Forged Irish Stout pints during his octagon hiatusCredit: INSTAGRAM@THENOTORIOUSMMAThe Notorious enjoyed a final night on the sauce last weekendCredit: INSTAGRAM@THENOTORIOUSMMAMcGregor plans to ditch the booze for his eight-week training camp for Michael ChandlerCredit: INSTAGRAM@THENOTORIOUSMMAMcGregor, 35, has enjoyed the fruits of his labour during his injury-enforced octagon hiatus and had many a tipple of his Proper No.12 Whiskey and Forged Irish Stout.And he enjoyed a few drinks last weekend, just NINE weeks before his comeback clash with fellow fan favourite Michael Chandler.The Notorious was seen drinking some of his Forged Stout at a launch party at the Nanny’s of Duleek in County Meath.According to Bloody Elbow, McGregor didn’t overindulge on the dark stuff as he’d taken part in a hard day of training with his sparring partners.READ MORE IN MMAHis keeping a lid on things, however, didn’t stop him from making sure the paying punters got their fill of Forged Stout.McGregor shared footage of the night with his 47 million Instagram followers, some of whom were quick to express their concerns.One commented: “Nine weeks out from his first fight in just under three years.”Another said: “The odds of having him as favourites are crazy. [Put the] house on Chandler.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd another said: “Do you remember when he took fighting seriously?”One remarked: “He’s going to get hurt against Chandler! Is there nobody but yes men in his camp telling him this is still 2015?”Inside Conor McGregor’s Glam LifeAnother chimed in: “Yeah, now I’m really worried about his next fight.”One commented on the video saying: “Too many distractions, TBh. I’m worried about June 29.”Former two-division champion McGregor has imposed a booze ban on himself now that he has just over eight weeks until his octagon return.He wrote on Instagram earlier this month: “My brother Justin Bieber, the Mac has your back for life!“From Beverly Hills to the Bahamas! See you in Vegas bro, it’s game on, the Mac is back!“Five more nights on the delicious and then that be that see ya’s tonight I’M NOT F***NG LEAVING.”McGregor hasn’t set foot inside the octagon since breaking his left leg in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier nearly three years ago.Inside McGregor’s Notorious lifestyleWith more sides to his personality than an Octagon, Conor McGregor’s rise has been an enthralling watch.
      And he plans to get back into the win column by with a viral head-kick KO of Chandler.The UFC’s first simultaneous two-weight world champion recently told James Corden: “I am Terminator now.”I have a titanium rod that goes into the knee and down to the bone, right down to my ankle. “It’s unbreakable.”I wish for and I will work for landing this kick with this steel bar in my leg against an opponent and getting them out of there.”READ MORE SUN STORIESHe added: “I want to see a picture of myself in the octagon with my leg broken.”And then I want to see a picture of myself in the octagon with my leg wrapped around my opponent’s neck or head and putting him out and side by side.” More

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      Anthony Joshua and Conor McGregor lead the tributes after Francis Ngannou’s 15-month-old son tragically dies

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA and Conor McGregor led the tributes after Francis Ngannou’s 15-month-old son tragically died. The former UFC champion-turned-heavyweight boxer revealed the devastating news on social media. Francis Ngannou’s 15-month-old son tragically diedCredit: GettyConor McGregor paid tribute to Ngannou and his familyCredit: GettyAs did former boxing opponent Anthony JoshuaCredit: GettyAnd he was met with resounding support from the world of sport. Father-of-four McGregor, 35, replied on X: “I am so sorry to hear of your loss Francis, my prayers are with you and your family at this time.”Absolutely gutted reading this Francis! I can only imagine the pain you are in right now I am so sorry hearing this news. “I pray God has the best and safest place in heaven for him, until you meet again.” READ MORE IN BOXINGJoshua, who has eight-year-old son JJ, said on Instagram: “May the memories you shared bring you comfort.”Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, 45, who has five kids, added: “I’m sorry brother. “Can’t imagine the pain and struggle you are going through. Praying for you and your family right now!” Ngannou, 37, shot to fame in the UFC where he became heavyweight champion. Most read in BoxingBut he last year walked out on the MMA powerhouse to pursue boxing, facing British superstars Tyson Fury, 35, and Joshua, 34.He dropped Fury on his boxing debut only to lose a controversial decision before being knocked out in two rounds by AJ in March. Ngannou is believed to have earned within the region of £15m after putting his MMA career on hold to switch to boxing. The Cameroonian keeps much of his personal life private, with the birth of son Kobe also hidden from the public. But Ngannou released a heartbreaking statement following the passing of his boy, which read: “Too soon to leave but yet he’s gone.”My little boy, my mate, my partner Kobe was full of life and joy. Now, he’s laying without life. “I shouted his name over and over but he’s not responding. How do you deal with such a thing? How can you live with it?”Please help me if you have any idea because I really don’t know what to do and how to deal with this.” More

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      Conor McGregor reignites Paulie Malignaggi feud and says sparring rival got ‘smacked out the gym’ in crazy rant at TV

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      CONOR McGREGOR has reignited his bitter feud with Paulie Malignaggi in a crazy rant at the TV. McGregor welcomed the former boxing world champion into his training camp in 2017 before facing Floyd Mayweather.Paulie Malignaggi sparring Conor McGregor in 2017They sparred twice in the UFC’s Las Vegas base, over eight and then 12 rounds but it was marred in controversy. And it was the second of session that is remembered infamously, as images and footage of the spar leaked.It included a disputed knockdown of Malignaggi, which caused the American to storm out the camp.The two have continued to feud ever since and McGregor took the opportunity to aim a fresh dig at his old rival. READ MORE IN UFCMalignaggi was on presenting duty for bare-knuckle boxing promotion BYB as McGregor, who sounded off.The Irishman filmed the broadcast while watching it on TV and providing his own commentary before sharing it.He said: “You got boxed out of the gym, you little fool. He got smacked out of the gym. He got ran out of Showtime.”You’re hired, lad. Behave. Put a can of stout on his nut! Put a can of Forged Irish Stout on his nut! And two bottles of whiskey on his ears!” Most read in BoxingMalignaggi – who lost his punditry role with Showtime in 2020 – retired from boxing in 2017. CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut he did fight McGregor’s former training partner Artem Lobov, 37, in a 2019 bare-knuckle bout which he lost on points.McGregor, 35, meanwhile has not boxed since losing his lucrative ring debut to Mayweather, 47. But he does make his anticipated UFC return on June 29 against Michael Chandler, 37, after three years out. McGregor vs Malignaggi: Watch footage from infamous sparring sessions More

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      Watch former world’s strongest man Eddie Hall smash UFC champ and Francis Ngannou’s record for hardest punch

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      EDDIE HALL smashed Alex Pereira and Francis Ngannou’s records for world’s hardest punch.The British strongman put the UFC superstar and the man who dropped Tyson Fury in the shade with his terrifying power.Eddie Hall just broke the world record punch force at the UFC PI 🤯Eddie Hall: 208,901Alex Pereira: 191,796Francis Ngannou: 129,161 pic.twitter.com/X8ksepEW3I— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) April 25, 2024

      Eddie Hall broke Alex Pereira and Francis Ngannou’s record for world’s hardest punchCredit: X/ufcontntThe machine calculates a score based on numerous factors including strength and speedCredit: X/ufcontntThe UFC’s Performance Institute in Las Vegas has a high-tech machine – known as the ‘Power Cube’ – which measures the force of a hit in units.It calculates a score based on numerous factors including strength and speed.And the world record had previously been held by Ngannou, the UFC-fighter-turned-boxer who narrowly lost to Fury earlier this year, who recorded a score of 129,161 units in 2017.At the time, UFC president Dana White compared it to being hit with the same force as a moving Ford Escort or 12lb sledgehammer. READ MORE IN BOXINGThen, light-heavyweight champ Pereira smashed the record at 191,796.But now former world’s strongest man Hall has blown both out the water by clocking in a stunning score of 208,901.Hall has been in training after being lined up for a stunning four-man MMA tournament in Qatar. He was due to face Mitchell Hooper or Brian Shaw in February – until talks suddenly broke down.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHall, 36, crossed over to boxing in 2022 but was beaten in a super-heavyweight exhibition against rival Hafthor Bjornsson, 35.But he began training with interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall, 31, for his MMA debut and revealed he got down to 25 stone.Strongman Eddie Hall gives update on next fight after missing out on ‘life-changing money’ for MMA debutTalks for an MMA fight continue as Hall called out strongmen duo Hooper and Shaw as well as 6ft 8in actor Martyn Ford.Eddie Hall is still teasing an MMA fightCredit: @eddiehallwsm More

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      Elle Brooke vs Paige VanZant: Date, UK start time, TV channel, live stream for huge Misfits 15 title bout

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      ELLE BROOKE will return to the ring next month for her toughest test yet.The current MFB Women’s Middleweight champion will take on former UFC star Paige VanZant.Credit: @MisfitsBoxing/XVanZant is still looking for her first win in boxing after losing her first two bouts in the sport.The former UFC star hasn’t boxed since she was outpointed by Rachael Ostovich at BK19 in July 2021.Meanwhile, Elle Brooke boats an impressive record of 4-1 and most recently stopped former Love Islander AJ Bunker in January.The OnlyFans star has been a regular on Misfits Boxing and now faces her biggest test yet – but when is the huge title bout?READ MORE IN BOXINGWhen is Elle Brooke vs Paige VanZant?
      Elle Brooke vs Paige VanZant will take place on Saturday, May 25.
      The two will headline Misfits Boxing 15.
      A time for the main event has not yet been determined.
      The bout will take place at the NRG Arena in Houston, Texas.
      What TV channel is Brooke vs VanZant on and can it be live streamed?
      Brooke vs VanZant will be broadcast live on DAZN.
      DAZN customers can live stream all the action via the DAZN app/website.
      You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.
      A flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.
      You can also pay £99.99 for the year upfront, and this is the lowest cost option.
      Who else is on the card?The full card for Misfits Boxing 15 is yet to be revealed.
      Elle Brooke vs Paige VanZant for MFB Women’s Middleweight Title
      Le’Veon Bell vs Tristan Hamn in the quarter-final of MFB Cruiserweight title tournament
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      Jake Paul ‘absolutely’ serious about sending huge $10MILLION offer to MMA icons for debut cage fight

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      JAKE PAUL has the backing to offer Nate Diaz or Jorge Masvidal a huge $10MILLION to fight him in his MMA debut. Paul is 9-1 as a boxer but last year signed a contract with the Professional Fighters League where he will cross over to the cage.Jake Paul offerred Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz $10m to fight him in MMACredit: Professional Fighters League Diaz and Masvidal rematch in boxing after their 2019 UFC fightCredit: FanmioMeanwhile, Masvidal has been granted permission from the UFC to pursue boxing before returning to the octagon after.He takes to the ring for the first time on June 1 against Nate Diaz, 39, beaten over ten boxing rounds by Paul last year.Masvidal, 39, won their 2019 UFC bout after Diaz was pulled out by the cageside doctor amid a horror cut – but they will now rematch in boxing. The pair put aside their feud to mutually chant “f*** Jake Paul” alongside a raucous Las Vegas press conference crowd.READ MORE IN MMAPaul responded to the heckling by brazenly offering both Masvidal and Diaz a deal worth $10m (£8m) to fight him in the PFL cage. And PFL CEO Peter Murray admitted the big-money offer is justified. Murray told SunSport: “We know what that fight will command. It’s one of the biggest events in MMA.”Absolutely, in terms of the draw in terms of the internet so that’s what it’s all about.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”He’s training, he’s building it up and there’s a line of top MMA fighters who would like that chance and that opportunity.”And with discussions with Jake we’ll determine who we think is the biggest opponent and event.”The Sun’s Wally Downes Jr fumes as Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson CONFIRMED with ‘biggest fight of the 21st century’ to be shown live on NetflixPaul, 27, returns on July 20 in Texas against boxing icon Mike Tyson, 57, in a controversial clash scrutinised over the 30-year age gap.It looks to have delayed his debut in MMA – but the American has a custom-built cage in his gym which he has used to prepare for the switch. Murray revealed: “He’s got the PFL SmartCage directly on his compound in Puerto Rico.”Obviously, he’s super focussed on boxing right now with the Mike Tyson fight coming up.”But he’s committed to making his debut and we’re excited.”Jake Paul and Mike Tyson facing offCredit: @jakepaul More

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      Francis Ngannou’s secret football link revealed… but MMA star won’t switch sports again with cage return set

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      FRANCIS NGANNOU has a secret link to football back home in Cameroon – but he will not be switching sports again. Ngannou walked out on the UFC last year to swap MMA for boxing – but did so after signing with the Professional Fighters League.Francis Ngannou playing football for a local Cameroonian teamCredit: @francisngannouNgannou even has ownership in a football teamCredit: @francisngannouThe MMA star went back to Cameroon on holiday after his recent boxing lossCredit: @francisngannouThe PFL gave the green light for the move to boxing and the ex-UFC champion faced Tyson Fury, 35, in October.He sensationally dropped the unbeaten heavyweight boxer only to lose a controversial split-decision.Ngannou then faced Fury’s British rival Anthony Joshua, 34, in March but it ended in a sickening second-round knockout loss.And the successive boxing defeat looks to have sent the heavyweight hero, 37, back to MMA for his next bout.READ MORE IN BOXINGBut first he went back to Cameroon for a holiday and took the chance to play some local football for Sable F.C de Batie.And PFL CEO Peter Murray revealed Ngannou is such a big fan that he co-owns a football side in his homeland. But he does not fear losing the 6ft 4in powerhouse to an all-new sport for a second time. Murray told SunSport: “I don’t think he’s going to hit the pitch. He does have ownership in a Cameroonian football club.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”He’s quite passionate about it, he may be quiet about it but he definitely supports that franchise.”Brazilian Renan Ferreira, 34, knocked out ex-UFC heavyweight Ryan Bader, 40, in 20 seconds in February.Anthony Joshua gets grilled by a nine year old in interviewNgannou was in attendance in Saudi Arabia for the lightning-quick finish – where it was announced he will face Ferreira in his cage comeback. It will mark Ngannou’s debut fight for the PFL and his first in MMA since January 2022 – with September in Saudi eyed for the occasion. More

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      Elle Brooke announces huge next fight and vows to ‘RETIRE’ ex-UFC superstar on May 25

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      ELLE BROOKE has announced her next fight against Paige VanZant – and vowed to “RETIRE” the ex-UFC star on May 25.The bout was confirmed on social media after it was accidentally leaked by DAZN just days earlier. Elle Brooke is set to fight Paige VanZanr in a boxing matchCredit: Instagram / @thedumbledongPaige VanZant is set to make her boxing debutCredit: INSTAGRAM/paigevanzantBrooke posted on X: “When they call, I accept. About to retire a UFC star.”The OnlyFans star is now 4-1 in the ring and most recently stopped ex-Love Islander AJ Bunker in Leeds. Meanwhile, VanZant has not fought since 2021 when she lost a bare-knuckle boxing rematch against MMA rival Rachael Ostovich. VanZant left the UFC at 8-5 in the cage for Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. READ MORE IN BOXINGBut she lost both her BKFC bouts and has not returned to the ring since – despite teasing a boxing switch in February. VanZant, 30, told MMAFighting: “Accepted a boxing match, that will be my next fight. It’s really, really exciting.”The American revealed her boxing debut was set for March but had to be backdated to the summer.And Brooke, 26, has long named VanZant among her list of dream opponents.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSWhen probed by talkSPORT, she said: “A really huge fight like Paige VanZant or Ronda Rousey.”Now the two collide in Houston, Texas at Misfits 15 – which marks the first time the crossover boxing promotion has been headlined by women. Seven sports stars who started an OnlyFans including ex-footballer and British boxing icon More