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      Oleksandr Usyk mimics Conor McGregor’s ‘billionaire walk’ just seconds after talking with UFC legend at Joshua vs Dubois

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      OLEKSANDR USYK couldn’t help but mimic Conor McGregor after meeting the UFC legend at Anthony Joshua’s showdown with Daniel Dubois.The pair, 37 and 36 respectively, were among the 98,000 fans in attendance at Wembley for the historic domestic dust-up on Saturday night.Oleksandr Usyk and Conor McGregor had a backstage chat at Anthony Joshua’s Wembley war with Daniel DuboisCredit: INSTAGRAM@RTFIGHT_COMUsyk was left blown away by the UFC star’s energyCredit: INSTAGRAM@RTFIGHT_COMSo much so that he decided to copy the Irishman’s ‘billi strut’Credit: INSTAGRAM@RTFIGHT_COMMcGregor made a beeline for the former undisputed heavyweight champion and embraced him after seeing him backstage at the home of English football.And Usyk was blown away by his energy, so much so that he mimicked his ‘billi strut’ moments after their brief exchange.After an interviewer said McGregor was ‘great’, Usyk said: “Yes, yes, yes. [He’s a] crazy man, look.”The unified heavyweight champion then tried to channel his inner McGregor by bouncing up and down as he walked and swinging his arms back in Vince McMahon fashion.READ MORE ON AJ VS DUBOISThe undefeated Ukrainian then laughed as he added: “Oh my God.”Footage of Usyk’s McGregor impersonation spread like wildfire on social media, with one fight fan saying: “Best thing on the internet.”Another said: “Usyk is the best. I absolutely love the bloke. Such a ledge.”And another said with a laughing emoji: “Absolutely buckled.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS’Are you not entertained? I’m a gladiator’ – What Dubois and Joshua said after brutal fightDANIEL DUBOIS annihilated Anthony Joshua’s dream of becoming a three-time world heavyweight champion, writes Wally Downes Jr.Joshua was floored FOUR times as Dubois landed an astonishing fifth-round knockout in front of a record 96,000 Wembley crowd and millions of TV viewers to retain his IBF belt.AJ, 34, never recovered after being downed in the first round of last night’s Battle of Britain showdown as a huge Dubois right-hand haymaker caught him flush on the chin.Here’s what they said after the fight:DANIEL DUBOIS“Are you not entertained? I’m a gladiator, a warrior to the bitter end. This is the biggest win of my career. I couldn’t let this opportunity go and now I want to go to the top level of this game.“I’ve been on a roller-coaster ride and this is my time. I’m not gonna stop until I reach my full potential.”ANTHONY JOSHUA“As p***ed off as I am, it is what it is.“I had a sharp, fast opponent and there were a lot of mistakes from me. Credit to my opponent and his team.“We rolled the dice and came up short. You know I’m p***ed but I’m going to keep cool and give respect to my opponent.”FRANK WARREN (DUBOIS’ PROMOTER)“It was a phenomenal fight, like  Hagler v Hearns.“A brilliant fight and everybody has seen a champion’s performance tonight.“Daniel has shown his courage, his skills.“AJ caught him with a shot towards the end and I was worried, but what a fabulous, fantastic fight.”EDDIE HEARN (AJ’S PROMOTER)“AJ shipped a huge right hand  in the first round and  was fighting on heart.“He hurt Daniel at the end of the fourth and then again in the fifth, but got greedy and walked on to a right hand and that’s all she wrote.“I’m sure Anthony will exercise the rematch clause.”One remarked: “Usyk is the kiddie I swear. Very funny man.”Another chimed in: “Quality.”Joshua vs Dubois fans baffled as Conor McGregor turns up at Wembley with bizarre prop to watch fight ringsideBoth Usyk and McGregor had ringside seats for Dubois’ career-defining victory over former two-time unified heavyweight champ AJ.Dubois retained his IBF crown with a stunning fifth-round KO of Joshua, who he knocked down FOUR TIMES in a truly pulsating Wembley war.Joshua, 34, is being urged by many to hang up his gloves following the crushing loss, something McGregor insists he shouldn’t do.The Notorious told The Stomping Ground: “AJ is number one, this is his eighth stadium show here – he is a legend forever.“Sure there is, sure there is; he had him.”He smacked back, stood his ground and smacked him back and then he went forward and got caught.”It’s only boxing, you can get caught or you catch someone, of course, he can come back – for sure.” More

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      Tommy Fury calls out Jake Paul to MMA rematch after £15m two-fight offer and vows to ‘smash his face in’

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      TOMMY FURY has called out Jake Paul to a rematch in MMA – and vowed to “smash his face in.” Fury became the first, and so far only, person to defeat YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul in the ring.Tommy Fury has called out Jake Paul to a rematch in MMACredit: @evolutionfitnessxlJake Paul is signed to the PFL to make his MMA debutBut the 2019 Love Island star – who recently announced his break-up with Molly-Mae Hague – is ready to take the rivalry to the cage. He said on his YouTube channel: “Jake Paul’s in the PFL, ain’t he? “I’m gonna smash his face in when I get good at MMA. Beat him in boxing and in the cage, big useless p***k.”I reckon a year, year and a half, two years of training I’d beat him in a fight, no problem in the cage.”READ MORE IN BOXINGPaul is signed to the Professional Fighters League (PFL) where he is due to make his MMA debut next year. And the PFL offered Fury a deal worth £15m to face the American across boxing and MMA. Paul, who faces boxing legend Mike Tyson next in a controversial clash, recently revealed the two-bout deal is still on the table.He said: “I think that’s actually still a discussion. So that could be interesting for sure. Me versus Tommy in MMA.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPaul has won four since defeat to Fury and returns on November 15 against 58-year-old Tyson.But even Fury has been left impressed by Paul’s performances in the ring. Tommy Fury reveals target date for boxing return after recovering from hand surgery amid Molly-Mae break-upHe told UFC star Tom Aspinall: “From not growing up in the sport and not doing anything ever, course he’s improving everyday. “He’s got the funds, the best trainers in the world, best sparring in the world, so he’s doing alright but no match for me. “I swear to God, next time I fight him I’m going to knock him out.” Tommy Fury beat Jake Paul on pointsCredit: Getty More

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      Boxer looks unrecognisable as he ‘illegally sneaks into UFC 306 in disguise to defy Dana White ban’

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      JAKE PAUL looked unrecognisable as he claimed to have illegally sneaked into UFC 306 in defiance of Dana White’s orders.The YouTuber-turned-boxer insists he has been banned from UFC events since 2021.Jake Paul put on a disguise to sneak into UFC 306Credit: instagram @jakepaulHe claimed that what he was doing was illegalCredit: instagram @jakepaulPaul wanted to watch Sean O’Malley fightCredit: APPaul, 27, says he is forbidden from attending events organised by White after he squared up with commentator Daniel Cormier at UFC 261.But he defied his ban at the weekend by sneaking into UFC 306 in a stunning disguise.Paul pulled off the stunt as he was desperate to watch friend Sean O’Malley try to defend his bantamweight title against Merab Dvalishvili.He uploaded a video to his social media accounts where he wore a very different outfit and wig paired with a fake beard and glasses.READ MORE ON BOXINGPaul claimed during the video he was “illegally” sneaking into the event.He said: “I’m risking going to jail if I get caught, can you imagine the mugshot?”He could be seen walking past security before taking up his ringside seat.Fans reacted to the video on his Instagram account.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSOne posted: “That was you? What the f**k.”A second commented: “Jake turned himself into Hulk Hogan’s uncle from Alabama.”Watch Jake Paul’s bizarre hand training exercise using rice ahead of Mike Tyson fightO’Malley was defending his UFC Bantamweight titleCredit: ReutersHe was beaten by Merab DvalishviliCredit: ReutersA third wrote: “Dana white having a meltdown right now.”A fourth said: “Jake is definitely growing on me, hahaha, absolute class.”Another added: “Jake just turned himself in by posting it his.”Paul’s efforts, however, were not enough to encourage O’Malley on to victory.The American was beaten by Dvalishvili after a fifth-round decision at the Sphere in Las Vegas.The event also saw fans claim that one fighter received the “worst cut” in UFC history.Former women’s bantamweight title challenger Irene Aldana suffered a horror injury to her forehead against Norma DumontREAD MORE SUN STORIESPaul is next expected to take to the ring on November 15 to fight boxing legend Mike Tyson.However, the highly anticipated fight could be CANCELLED if Tyson fails medical checks.Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson’s lifestyles comparedONE is a notorious YouTuber-turned-boxer who has taken the sport by storm.The other terrorised all in the ring in the 1980s and 1990s, famously biting the ear off an opponent in one fight.Iron Mike has rebuilt his life after squandering a £300m fortune with a cannabis empire, and is a huge advocate of the drug.And as Paul has continued to rise up the ranks, he has splashed the cash on a fleet of amazing cars.Whereas Tyson had more money than sense until a £15m debt saw him part with his cherished car collection.Paul now lives in a plush mansion worth £13m in Puerto Rico, after escaping his hectic life in LA.But these days, Tyson lounges in his Vegas property he paid £2.5m for with wife Lakiha, who he married in 2009. Paul is not yet married but is smitten with his speed skater girlfriend  Jutta Leerdam. She will be by his side when her man puts his 9-1 boxing record on the line against two-time heavyweight champ Tyson on July 20.Read more: Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson’s lifestyles compared, from The Problem Child’s £13m mansion to Iron Mike’s huge cannabis empire. More

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      Francis Ngannou brutally warns Jake Paul against fighting ‘mean’ 6ft 4in UFC champ after boxing callout

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      FRANCIS NGANNOU brutally warned Jake Paul off fighting mean machine Alex Pereira. Paul has made a habit of beating former UFC stars in the ring with five on his 10-1 record already. Jake Paul called out Alex PereiraCredit: GettyAlex Pereira was branded ‘mean’ by Francis NgannouCredit: GettyHis latest was against bare-knuckle boxer Mike Perry, 32, who left the UFC in 2021 and he called out Pereira afterwards. But Ngannou did not mince his words as he told Paul to his face the dangers of the 6ft 4in UFC light-heavyweight champion. He said: “He’s tough, he has some tough hands. I think you’re going to get some tough nights. I mean, he’s a big size guy, Alex. “What’s your weight right now? 215. Come on, man. This guy is big, solid and he’s mean. READ MORE IN BOXING”He walks straight to you like, ‘I’m gonna eat this guy.'” Pereira, 37, is a two-weight UFC champ while also winning titles in kickboxing before moving into MMA. But he is prohibited from making a boxing switch per his UFC contract despite being encouraged to by Anthony Joshua, 34. Paul, 27, makes his return against boxing legend Mike Tyson, 58, in a clash which has attracted controversy due to the three decade age gap. Most read in BoxingBut Ngannou, 37, who was once mentored by Tyson, delivered another blunt word of warning to Paul. He said: “Listen, I have seen Tyson move around to show me stuff and I was like, ‘Calm down.’ He has still got it…”Either way I think Mike Tyson will beat you. We’re talking about Mike bro. Mike is something else, he is a specimen.”Watch Francis Ngannou brutally tell Jake Paul what ‘specimen’ Mike Tyson will do to him after training with boxing icon More

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      Meet Jenny ‘The Tennessee Gangster’ Savage – the glam bare-knuckle star named after Macho Man who fights Elle Brooke

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      JENNY SAVAGE is the bare-knuckle star named after a WWE legend who is challenging for Elle Brooke’s Misfits Boxing throne.Savage – real name Jennifer Clausius – faces Brooke at Misfits 18 in Newcastle on Saturday night.Jenny Savage is the bare-knuckle star named after a WWE legendCredit: https://www.instagram.com/thetennesseegangster/Her nickname is based on WWE star Macho Man Randy SavageCredit: https://www.instagram.com/thetennesseegangster/Savage crossed over from MMA and bare-knuckle to boxingCredit: https://www.instagram.com/thetennesseegangster/Elle Brooke fights Savage in NewcastleCredit: @ellebrookeukThe American has also earned the nickname “The Tennessee Gangster” throughout her bare-knuckle and MMA career.But she now crosses over to boxing in a move which has been a long time coming.Savage, 31, told Fred Talks Fighting: “I’ve always wanted to be a boxer, with gloves on, not without.”This is actually a dream come true to have what I would consider my first boxing match.READ MORE IN BOXING”I’ve had two exhibitions prior. But I’ve had to find them myself at the last minute in weird circumstances and I feel like this will be my first boxing test.”I haven’t worn 8oz gloves at all. I mean, I’ve had 6oz gloves, MMA gloves but this will be my biggest fight to date and my first time wearing these kind of gloves.”It’s not like bare-knuckle boxing, I believe it’s more comparable to a collision where bare-knuckle is more superficial with the cuts and things of such, you can break your hand like I did.”But I feel like I’m battle-tested because of bare-knuckle, I’m battle-tested because of my mixed martial arts background and overall I’ve just been submerged in boxing.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”Overall, I just feel like it’s going to be my night and I have no doubts.”The boxing newcomer took inspiration from WWE icon “Macho Man” Randy Savage.Elle Brooke’s 10 most liked Instagram postsBut she earned her nickname the hard way having debuted in MMA professionally in 2018. That night, she featured on UFC boss Dana White’s “Lookin’ for a Fight” series but she suffered defeat to Jamie Milanowski.After seven MMA fights and three losses, she crossed over to bare-knuckle boxing where she had six fights, winning three.Now it is time to put on the boxing gloves to fight Brooke – in what is a literal dream come true.Savage said: “I predict that I’m going to knock her out in the second round or I’m going to TKO her. I’m going to stop her.”I just have dreams about it. I have actually had dreams about getting this opportunity before.”I want to say, I was really down wondering what I was going to do next. “My first boxing fight in Nashville almost didn’t happen due to confusion in information.”I was like, ‘Dude, I really want this fight.’ I asked myself why and I went within.”And then I took a nap and had a dream that I was fighting Elle.”I’m pretty prophetic and when I commit, when I get away from fear and doubt, magical things happen.”Savage has a teenage son Cayden – whose father tragically committed suicide during the coronavirus pandemic.And she uses his sad passing as a form of inspiration to better her and son Cayden’s life.Savage opened up: “He lit a fire underneath me for my son – not spitefully because I was upset with him – but just to be the strong person that my son needs.”Because my son is just like his father; he’s bright, intelligent, misunderstood, a very beautiful human and I believe we all have our own beauty that we should embrace for ourselves.”We always anticipate the love for others but at the end of the day we’re the ones in that ring, in that cage, on that mat in the gym a lot of the times alone.READ MORE SUN STORIES”We’ve got to have that inner strength and be reminded that life is within us and we’ve got to pull it out sometimes ourselves.”It’s not easy but I believe it’s worth living and life is beautiful.”Savage says she even dreamed of fighting Elle Brooke one dayThe American has had boxing exhibitions beforeCredit: https://www.instagram.com/thetennesseegangster/ More

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      MMA star reveals talks with Eddie Hall despite 13 STONE difference after missing out on Floyd Mayweather and KSI fight

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      TYRON WOODLEY revealed wild talks to fight Eddie Hall despite their huge 13 STONE weight difference. Woodley once held the UFC welterweight title before then making a move into boxing where he was twice beaten by Jake Paul. Eddie Hall has crossed over to MMACredit: Rex FeaturesTyron Woodley says he was in talks to fight Eddie HallCredit: Getty Images – GettyFormer world’s strongest man Hall, 36, lost his boxing debut against strongman rival Hafthor Bjornsson, 35, in 2022.But he crossed over to MMA this year to defeat TikTok stars Jamil and Jamel Neffat in a crazy two-on-one bout. And despite weighing 26 stone – compared to the 13 stone of Woodley – the two were linked with a bout. Woodley, 42, told Overdogs Podcast: “I’m not down for these three-week notice fights to build somebody else’s name up.READ MORE IN MMA“You see the heavyweight dude that fought two motherf***ers at one time, 365[lbs]? “Motherf***er asked me to fight this dude on three weeks’ notice in Ireland in MMA.” Woodley’s last fight in the cage was a 2021 defeat Vicente Luque, 32, which was his fourth loss in a row. He then lost on points to YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul, 27, before getting knocked out in the rematch. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSWoodley has not fought since despite talks with KSI, 31, and boxing great Floyd Mayweather, 47. He said: “I had some guy’s b**** out. I was supposed to fight Floyd in June. It was never supposed to be [John] Gotti [III]. That fight was me originally.“I was supposed to fight KSI in January last year. He flaked out and took Dillon Danis.”Watch The Neffati Brothers’ arrogant walk on just moments before sickening KO by Eddie Hall More

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      Geordie Shore star Aaron Chalmers in ‘violent’ career switch after announcing retirement from boxing and MMA

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      AARON CHALMERS is returning to the ring – and this time the fighting will be more violent than ever.The reality TV star left the Geordie Shore house in 2017 to become a professional MMA fighter – where he amassed a 5-2 record. Aaron Chalmers is coming out of combat retirementCredit: Instagram @aaroncgshoreThe Geordie Shore star has signed for BKFCChalmers then focussed on boxing and had five bouts mixed from pro fights and crossover-style exhibitions including a contest with legend Floyd Mayweather.But after a lack of offers, combined with a personal life stresses, the 37-year-old hung up his gloves. That was until Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship – co-owned by UFC legend Conor McGregor and David Feldman – came knocking. Chalmers told SunSport: “I just gave up and then BKFC reached out, and I knew it was going to take something big to bring us back.READ MORE IN BOXING”I spoke to David a couple of times on the phone, and I was just like, ‘Ah, this is this definitely is right up my street.'”Obviously got a multi-fight contract and yeah, I think he’s got some big plans for us. So I’m excited.”It’s another one. I’ve done MMA, I’ve done boxing, I’ve done influencer boxing now into the bare-knuckle. “So I’ve kind of ticked off most of the top combat sports I could probably tick off.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSChalmers shelved a £12,000 nose job to continue his combat career. But after taking a step back from TV work, he does not have to worry about protecting the money maker so much. Sickening moment fighter snaps ankle mid-fight before slipping it back into place as if nothing happenedHe said: “Is this any more brutal than getting elbowed in the face in MMA? “Is it more brutal than getting kicked in the face in MMA or kneed in the face? I don’t know.”I mean, there’s only one way to find out. It’s just pure violence, really, isn’t it?”I need to learn to hit and not get hit. So there’s gonna be a lot more movement than just standing there like I do in the boxing and trying to have a scrap.”My coach, he’s like, ‘I want you to be in and out.’ So that’s all well and good doing that for eight weeks in training but as soon as you get in there, it’s a totally different story.”Like I say, listen, I’m older now and they came in with a great offer that I couldn’t turn down. So I’m not really too bothered about the face.”I’m getting on now. It’s not like I’m on TV in front of all these people, so yeah, I’m just excited.”American TikToker Bryce Hall, 25, won his BKFC debut last year while YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, 27, is also a target for Chalmers. He said: “Bryce Hall, that would be a great fight for me. Obviously, I want to get me feet in, I wanna get my toes wet in there, see what it’s like.”Maybe have one or two, and then we can start looking at people like that. “I mean, I still think if I make a big enough splash in BKFC, the fight with Jake Paul can be there.READ MORE SUN STORIES”We’ve got to make a big splash. Basically, we need to get back to back to the Bellator days, the Bamma days, where I was knocking people out cold.”That’s that’s what gets the interest. So that’s what we’re going back to.”Chalmers even faced boxing great Floyd MayweatherCredit: PAChalmers’ record was 5-2 in MMACredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      My dad’s an MMA icon who KO’d nearly 30 opponents and a UFC icon – I’m making my own way at former Premier League club

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      MILLION MANHOEF is flying in the Championship with Stoke – but he could’ve had a completely different sports career.The winger joined the Potters from Dutch outfit Vitesse Arnhem in January, inking a three-and-half-year-long deal at the Britannia.Million Manhoef joined Stoke City from Vitesse Arnhem in JanuaryCredit: RexThe Dutchman has been in fine form for The Potters this seasonCredit: REXThe 22-year-old comes from incredible athletic stockCredit: REXMillion is the son of MMA and kickboxing legend Melvin ManhoefCredit: BELLATOManhoef initially struggled with the physicality of the Championship but has been one of Stoke’s best players this season.The 22-year-old has scored three goals and bagged a solitary assist in six appearances for Steven Schumacher’s side.The Dutchman has proved to be an explosive force for The Potters, which shouldn’t come as a surprise given the athletic stock he comes from.Manhoef is the son of kickboxing and mixed martial arts legend Melvin, who was one of the most ferocious strikers during his pomp.READ MORE IN MMAMelvin competed in the now-defunct DREAM MMA promotion during the 2000s and was a terrifying force inside the ring.And it was in DREAM where he became the first man to KO future UFC fan favourite Mark Hunt, whom he put to sleep in a mere 18 seconds.It wasn’t long after the birth of Million that Melvin pushed him into the world of combat sports with kickboxing.Million showed great promise in his junior Muay Thai fights but opted to pursue a football career instead.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSRecalling his decision to pick football over the fight game, Million said: “My father and mother separated when I was six or seven.”But before that, of course, I was pushed into kickboxing.Inside Conor McGregor’s first gym “I was two and a half years old when I put on the kickboxing gloves.”When I turned four I also started playing football and did both sports. “I fought in competitions and became Dutch kickboxing champion.”Kickboxing is certainly a great passion, but at a certain point I could no longer combine the two sports and I chose football.”It’s a good thing that many people know that he is my father. But I want to do my own thing.”He has had a great career, but to do that he had to make sacrifices with his family. Melvin Manhoef was an incredibly ferocious striker during his 28-year-long combat careerCredit: INSTAGRAM@MELVINNOMERCYMANHOEFManhoef scored a whopping 56 knockouts during his iconic careerCredit: ONE CHAMPIONSHIP”And I grew up with my mother.”I have experienced pressure at some point in my career because of my surname, but it’s not been too bad.”When I first broke into the Vitesse Arnhem first team I heard about it a lot and everyone was always asking about him.”I used to say, ‘What about my mother!'”READ MORE SUN STORIESMillion’s famous dad retired from combat sports in September 2022 after suffering a KO loss to Yoel Romero at Bellator 285 in Dublin.That loss to Romero brought the curtain down on a 28-YEAR-LONG career in which he had over 100 professional fights in kickboxing and MMA.Million Manhoef was an astute kickboxer but chose to pursue a career in football insteadCredit: REX More