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      Bukayo Saka left looking ‘so helpless’ in bizarre moment Conor McGregor tries UFC moves on Arsenal star

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      CONOR McGREGOR had Bukayo Saka left looking “so helpless” after trying some of his famous UFC moves on the Arsenal star. The Irishman was a special guest at the Emirates as the Gunners beat PSG 2-0 thanks to goals from Saka and Kai Havertz. Conor McGregor tries his UFC moves on Bukayo SakaDeclan Rice and Saka pose with McGregorCredit: @thenotoriousmmaMcGregor poses on the Emirates pitchCredit: @thenotoriousmmaHe was the star of the show in North LondonCredit: @thenotoriousmmaMcGregor poses with the Arsenal VIP boxCredit: @thenotoriousmmaDespite the scoreline, McGregor was the real star of the show as footage emerged of him on the pitch with the likes of Declan Rice. But he hilariously gave Saka a quick MMA masterclass and began kicking and grappling the England international. Saka, not really knowing what to do, had fans feeling sorry for him. One said: “Saka looked so helpless.”READ MORE IN football Another added: “He literally tried to knee stomp the best player at Arsenal. Saka must have been so worried for his career.”One joked: “Dude’s like get off of me HAHAHAHA.”Another said: “When he went to grab Saka, I honestly thought he was going to take him down.”Manchester United fan McGregor posted behind-the-scenes snaps of his trip to North London. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe enjoyed a kickabout on the pitch and posed for photos with Rice and Saka while showing off his view from the VIP box. McGregor, 36, has not fought since 2021 when he broke his leg in the cage.And he suffered further setback when his June 29 comeback bout against Michael Chandler, 38, was cancelled amid a toe injury. McGregor now hopes to return to the octagon by next year. Conor McGregor names his top five MMA fighters of all time including WWE legend and actor nicknamed ‘The Handsome One’ More

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      Dana White ends UFC fighters’ career change hopes with eight-word statement after teasing imminent ‘big announcements’

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      DANA WHITE has pumped the brakes on any UFC fighters dipping their toes into the boxing world – just weeks after announcing his intention to get into the sport.The UFC supremo revealed late last month that he intends to resurrect plans to create Zuffa Boxing, which he first teased in 2017.UFC supremo Dana White first unveiled plans to launch Zuffa Boxing back in 2017Credit: GETTYThe veteran promoter revealed his intention to get Zuffa Boxing off the ground late last monthCredit: SPORTSFILEBut White doesn’t intend to allow UFC fighters to following in the footsteps of Conor McGregorCredit: GETTYWhite’s revelation led UFC fans to wonder if he’ll permit any fighters on the roster to switch codes and step into the squared circle.But the veteran promoter insists NONE of the fighters currently under contract with MMA’s top promotion will be allowed to box.When asked if he’d allow any UFC fighters to follow in the footsteps of Conor McGregor, he said: “God, I hope not.”Yeah, no, [it will be] completely separate.”READ MORE ON DANA WHITEHe later added: “Everything is about timing, and is now the time? We’re going to find out. “There’s a lot of things I think I can do that other people haven’t done yet.”Former two-division champion McGregor entered the boxing world in August 2017 for a spectacular crossover clash with Floyd Mayweather Jr.The Notorious pocketed over a whopping £75million for the ‘The Money Fight’, which he lost via tenth-round TKO.Most read in BoxingWhite’s interest in getting involved in boxing waned in the years that followed Mayweather vs McGregor.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe even branded the sport “a broken business that is an absolute nightmare to try to fix.”But the 55-year-old has since changed his stance, admitting last month: “There will be some big announcements.Watch UFC fighter TWERK in beaten opponent’s face following stunning KO win one day after shaking and crying at weigh-in”If you know anything about me and you go back and look at anything I ever said. I never say anything that I don’t do, ever.”We’ve been kicking the boxing thing around for a long time and you’ve never heard me commit and say, ‘I’m in’. I’m in.”White’s plans to enter the sport have been hailed by his good pal Mike Tyson, who said during an appearance on the Come and Talk 2 Me podcast: “Is he really in boxing now?“Well listen, that’s going to be the best thing to ever happen to boxing, just like the UFC.”If you’re in the UFC and if anyone is booing your fight, you’re not gonna see that guy again.”His next fight is gonna be in South Dakota somewhere.“If you don’t have a good fight, you’re never gonna see that guy again.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Not like boxing, ‘Oh this guy is gonna fight next month again,’ I don’t wanna see that.”If any fights stink, you’re not back in the UFC anymore, you’re never going to see those guys again.”Mike Tyson has welcomed Dana White’s plans to get into boxingCredit: GETTY More

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      Boxer Mylik Birdsong, 31, shot dead in Los Angeles just weeks before he was set to appear on UFC card

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      PROFESSIONAL boxer Mylik Birdsong has died aged 31 after being gunned down.The 15-1-1 fighter was tragically killed in a shooting on Sunday in Los Angeles.Mylik Birdsong has passed away at 31Credit: Instagram @kingmylik_theboxerBirdsong was due to return to the ring on a UFC Fight Pass card next monthCredit: Instagram @kingmylik_theboxerBirdsong, nicknamed “King Mylik”, was the reigning World Boxing Foundation International Welterweight champion.While he was also due to return to the ring for the first time since March next month on a UFC Fight Pass card.Reports tell of the horrendous moment Birdsong lost his life near Watts, Los Angeles, after a shooting at around 4:50pm on Sunday.Several men inside a dark-coloured SUV are said to have driven up to the fighter and opened fire.READ MORE IN BOXINGThe police say that Birdsong tried to flee the situation but was chased down and shot again.The boxer died in hospital later that day after first responders had tended to him.News outlet KTLA were told by police that Birdsong sustained seven gunshots to his torso.Investigations are understood to be ongoing with police looking for the gunmen who had fled the scene before authorities arrived.Most read in BoxingBirdsong, an LA native, was set to fight Gor Yerisyan at the Commerce Casino on October 26.Tributes from fans of the exciting fighter have poured in online.One wrote: “Tragic news. RIP Mylik Birdsong”.While another added: “Such a tragic loss. Another life cut short too soon. RIP Mylik.” More

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      Conor McGregor reveals talks worth ‘hundreds of millions’ for two-fight boxing and MMA deal with unbeaten champ

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      CONOR McGREGOR revealed talks worth “hundreds of millions” to fight Terence Crawford in BOTH boxing and MMA. McGregor put his UFC career on hold in 2017 to face ring great Floyd Mayweather in a crossover clash worth huge sums. Conor McGregor revealed talks to fight Terence Crawford in boxing and MMACredit: GettyMcGregor lost his boxing debut to Floyd MayweatherCredit: Rex FeaturesHe lost in ten rounds but has been linked with a return to boxing ever since to fight the likes of Manny Pacquiao and Canelo Alvarez. But there have been efforts to bring unbeaten boxer Crawford – who wrestled in his youth – over to the cage as part of a two-fight deal. McGregor said during a live stream with Duelbits: “Crawford is very slick, he also has a wrestling background pedigree. “You know they’re always talking to me about bouts. I’ve already boxed a boxer, and the best boxer in MMA is me. READ MORE IN UFC”You know what I mean? I generate the most. We were talking back and forth about a two-fight deal.” In Crawford’s last fight he beat Israil Madrimov to win the WBA super-welterweight world title. It was also his first with Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh’s Riyadh Season – who recently partnered with the UFC. And McGregor, 36, claimed Crawford, 37, was approached for a never-before-seen double header only to turn it down. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMcGregor said: “He rings up Crawford in front of me the day after the fights.“I get on the phone and say ‘Crawford, they’re here talking about you and me. Two-fight deal, MMA first, boxing second.Conor McGregor sends Dana White blunt message after being told he WON’T make UFC return this year”I know you have an extensive wrestling background, and balls the size of a Bengal tiger. “They’re asking for a fight, it’ll be hundreds of millions on the line. ‘What’s up?’, I said. “And then he goes, ‘I don’t fancy taking a kick off Conor McGregor’, that’s what he said. You have to respect that.”Crawford is a four-division champion and considered one of the best boxers on the planet. He is currently eyeing a super-fight against Mexican icon Canelo Alvarez, 34, despite rumours of pondering retirement. McGregor meanwhile has been out of action since July 2021 when he broke his leg before being ruled out of his return bout in June. READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Irishman was forced to pull out of facing Michael Chandler due to a toe injury. Chandler, 38, has since signed to rematch Charles Oliveira, 34, on November 16 to leave McGregor’s next fight in doubt. Terence Crawford is considered one of the best boxers on the planetCredit: GettyMcGregor has been out if the cage since 2021Credit: Getty More

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      Watch Tommy Fury ‘break every part of his leg’ after being kicked ELEVEN times by UFC legend Tom Aspinall

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      TOMMY FURY joked he “broke every part of his leg” after being kicked 11 times by UFC champion Tom Aspinall.The Love Island star and boxer appeared in the mixed martial artist’s latest YouTube video.Tommy Fury joked he ‘broke every part of his leg’ after being kicked by Tom AspinallCredit: YouTube / Tom Aspinall OfficialThe UFC champion unleashed 11 leg kicks on Fury in a dead leg challengeCredit: YouTube / Tom Aspinall OfficialFury took on Aspinall’s dead leg challenge by taking a series of leg kicks at increasing levels of power and strength.Starting without padding or shin guards for protection, Fury took Aspinall’s leg kick at 10 per cent power.Aspinall is the current UFC interim heavyweight champion after successfully defending his belt at UFC 304 in July.The English fighter secured a 60-second knockout victory over Curtis Blaydes to avenge his only loss in the promotion.READ MORE IN BOXINGHe suffered a knee injury just 15 seconds into their previous meeting two years prior which left him unable to continue.That injury is now well behind Aspinall, though, as he showed with his leg kicks on Fury.After his fourth effort at 40 per cent strength, Fury was left wincing as he limped away holding his thigh, quipping: “He’s broke every inch of my leg.”He was able to psych himself up for the next stage before joking: “Who the hell wakes up on a Monday morning and thinks ‘do you know what I’m going to go and do this.’”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFury continued to 60 per cent, when he admitted: “Oh he’s broke my leg. Oh it’s broke,” after another crushing blow.Aspinall added that the unbeaten cruiserweight had set a new personal best in the challenge before topping the leaderboard by taking a kick at 65 per cent power.Tommy Fury ‘BOOED by whole of Wembley’ after split from Molly-Mae at AJ fightFury began taking kicks at 10 per cent strength before Aspinall increased the powerCredit: YouTube / Tom Aspinall OfficialBy 50 per cent power Fury was forced to psych himself up to continueCredit: YouTube / Tom Aspinall OfficialThe pair continued with a few more kicks with Fury holding a pad over his legs and Aspinall wearing a shin guard.However, he removed it for the final kick at 90 per cent power, prompting Fury to say: “That’s enough, no more,” before falling to the floor in agony.Fury’s appearance in the video comes after he was spotted at last weekend’s fight between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois.The 25-year-old was booed by the crowd as he appeared on the big screen at Wembley Stadium.It comes after his split from Molly-Mae Hague after five years together.The couple confirmed they had ended their relationship last month, having first met on Love Island in 2019.Fury is currently unbeaten as a professional at 10-0 but has not fought since beating KSI in October 2023.READ MORE SUN STORIESMeanwhile, Aspinall’s MMA record stands at 15-3 following his win over Blaydes earlier this year.His next appearance in the octagon has yet to be confirmed, though, as he awaits the outcome of November’s title bout between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic at UFC 309.Aspinall added a pad and shin guard to show off his 90 per cent strength leg kickCredit: YouTube / Tom Aspinall OfficialFury was left rolling around in pain by the end of the challengeCredit: YouTube / Tom Aspinall Official More

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      ‘Best thing to ever happen’ – Dana White’s shock career announcement backed by boxing legend and pal Mike Tyson

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      MIKE Tyson has hailed Dana White’s announcement that he plans to enter the world of boxing.The UFC supremo is a long-time fan of the sweet science and revealed plans to gatecrash the sport ahead of Conor McGregor’s 2017 showdown with Floyd Mayweather.UFC President and CEO Dana White has announced fresh intentions to get into boxingCredit: SPORTSFILEThe UFC supremo first revealed his intention to get into the sport back in 2017Credit: GETTYBoxing legend Mike Tyson has backed his good friend’s venture into the sportCredit: GETTYZuffa Boxing, however, never got off the ground – although the veteran promoter revealed last week that he’s reignited those plans.And his announcement was well received by his good friend Tyson, who reckons the UFC head honcho will change the sport for the better.During an appearance on the Come and Talk 2 Me podcast, he said: “Is he really in boxing now?“Well listen, that’s going to be the best thing to ever happen to boxing, just like the UFC.READ MORE ON DANA WHITE”If you’re in the UFC and if anyone is booing your fight, you’re not gonna see that guy again.”His next fight is gonna be in South Dakota somewhere.“If you don’t have a good fight, you’re never gonna see that guy again.”Not like boxing, ‘Oh this guy is gonna fight next month again,’ I don’t wanna see that.Most read in Boxing”If any fights stink, you’re not back in the UFC anymore, you’re never going to see those guys again.”BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSDana White plans to make some ‘big announcements’ in the coming monthsCredit: SportsfileWhite’s decision to attempt to resurrect Zuffa Boxing isn’t completely out of the blue given his recent platforming and promotion of undefeated Irish super-welterweight Callum Walsh on UFC Fight Pass.And Eagled-eyed MMA fans noticed that the YouTube highlights from Walsh’s homecoming event in Dublin last week had “Zuffa Boxing” plastered on the thumbnails.Watch Mike Tyson, 58, PUNCH Jake Paul before YouTuber, 27, pushes him away in face-off ahead of boxing fightThe thumbnails seemingly let the cat out of the bag and prompted White to say: “There will be some big announcements.”If you know anything about me and you go back and look at anything I ever said.”I never say anything that I don’t do, ever. “We’ve been kicking the boxing thing around for a long time and you’ve never heard me commit and say, ‘I’m in’. I’m in.”It remains to be seen whether or not Zuffa Boxing actually gets off the ground this time.But White is in a much better place financially to enter the boxing world following the UFC’s joining of forces with the WWE to form the TKO Group, which as of last September, was valued at £16BILLION ($21.4B). More

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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