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    Elle Brooke vs Paige VanZant tale of the tape: How adult film star and UFC icon compare ahead of leaked boxing fight

    ELLE BROOKE is set to go head-to-head with Paige VanZant next month.DAZN accidentally revealed the fight would commence on May 25 while airing their press conference for Devin Haney’s world title bout against Ryan Garcia. Elle Brooke will return to the boxing ring in MayCredit: GettyDAZN leaked a headline boxing bout between Brooke and MMA star Paige VanZantCredit: GettyBrooke is 4-1 in the ringCredit: GettyMeanwhile VanZant will return with an 8-7 record across MMACredit: GettySunSport understands the bout will take place in Texas. But how do the two OnlyFans creators-turned-boxers compare?Following her victory over AJ Bunker in January, Brooke, 26, now has a five-fight record of four wins and one defeat with two knockouts. Meanwhile, former MMA star VanZant, 30, has a 15-fight record of eight wins and seven losses across UFC and Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.READ MORE IN BOXINGVanZant left the UFC at 8-5 in the cage for BKFC.However, she lost both her BKFC bouts and has not returned to the ring since – despite teasing a boxing switch in February, when she confirmed she had “accepted a boxing match”.And with DAZN’s latest leak for their fight that switch now looks to have been completed with a bout on the card of Misfits 15.Outside of the ring, Brooke has a new worth reported to be around £2million. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHere’s how the fighters look on paperShe has 937,000 followers on Instagram.Meanwhile, VanZant has a net worth of £1.3m and an Instagram following of three million followers. Elle Brooke’s 10 most liked Instagram postsThe fight will be a dream come true for Brooke, who named VanZant on a list of dream opponents that also includes former WWE star Ronda Rousey.Brooke has a reported net worth of £2millionCredit: https://www.instagram.com/thedumbledong/Meanwhile, VanZant’s net worth is estimated to be around £1.3mCredit: https://www.instagram.com/paigevanzant/Brooke rose to fame as an OnlyFans modelCredit: InstagramVanZant last fought in 2021 before moving into online influencingCredit: Instagram @paigevanzant More

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    Darts star Luke Littler, 17, brutally trolls Liverpool as Man Utd fan shares hilarious WWE-inspired post

    DARTS star Luke Littler has brutally trolled Liverpool with a WWE-inspired Instagram post.Jurgen Klopp’s side suffered successive defeats to Atalanta and Crystal Palace last week.Luke Littler poked fun at Liverpool on InstagramCredit: InstagramLittler is a Man Utd fanCredit: AlamyThe Reds lost 3-0 to the Serie A side in the first leg of the Europa League quarter-finals on Thursday, leaving their treble hopes hanging by a thread.And they fell down to third in the Premier League table following a 1-0 defeat to Palace on Sunday.Manchester United fan Littler was eager to taunt Liverpool fans in the wake of both results.The 17-year-old reposted a video on his Instagram story which showed three WWE fighters.Read More on Luke LittlerTwo of the wrestlers had Atalanta and Crystal Palace badges superimposed on them while the other had a Liverpool badge.The duo then took down the single wrestler with some brutal blows, with the caption reading: “Liverpool this week 😂💀.”Littler also poked fun at Liverpool following Thursday’s Europa League loss.He took to Instagram to share the scoreline, simply commenting: “Oh dear 🙈.”Most read in FootballLittler poked fun at Klopp’s side from the Utilita Arena in Birmingham on night 11 of Premier League Darts.After beating Rob Cross in the quarter-finals and Luke Humphries in the semi-finals, the teenager lost 6-3 to Michael van Gerwen in the final.Raymond van Barneveld opens up on ‘row’ with Luke Littler after saying he was ‘a bit done’ with the teenagerBut thanks to his recent results, he remained top of the table with 26 points. More

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    England boss Gareth Southgate branded an ‘idiot’ by WWE superstar over controversial squad selection

    RANGERS fans were stunned when Jack Butland missed Gareth Southgate’s squad for friendlies with Brazil and Belgium.Then they were up in arms when he was over-looked for a second call-up in favour of James Trafford last week.Rangers-daft Drew McIntyre has lashed out at Gareth SouthgateWhen Sam Johnstone was injured Southgate snubbed Butland twiceCredit: AlamyThe Gers keeper has admitted he craves adding to his nine capsCredit: Kenny RamsayAnd that anger spread around the WORLD.WWE superstar Drew McIntyre is warming up for Wrestlemania next week and the Gers-daft muscle man says even HE can’t believe the shocking snub.Butland has become a fan favourite at Ibrox since his summer move from Crystal Palace earning a ‘Super Jack’ nickname and terrace song within months after a string of strong performances.Those displays have re-shaped Rangers’ season under Philippe Clement – and thrust him into the international spotlight.But although he HAD met up with the squad earlier in the campaign and there was a clamour for his inclusion, the Gers No1 was on the outside looking in once again.And the snub left Drew McIntyre RAGING.He told Gareth Southgate: “You’re just an IDIOT”. McIntyre is a well-known Rangers fan and has previously clashed with Chris Sutton over the Old Firm rivalry with Celtic.Most read in FootballHis support has even seen heavyweights like Triple H weigh in on the Scottish Premiership action in the past – and the Butland row hasn’t gone unnoticed either.‘I don’t understand’ says Man Utd icon Rio Ferdinand as he slams Gareth Southgate’s use of ‘heartbeat’ of England teamAsked on That’s Football social media channel, McIntyre vented his frustrations.He said: “They’re idiots for leaving him out the squad.”Along with the captain Tav, he’s our best player. “We’ve been searching for such a long time to replace Allan McGregor in goal. We tried multiple keepers, then had to bring Allan McGregor back, but finally with Butland – he is the man.Butland has been Rangers hero as Philippe Clement’s team challenge for the SPFL titleCredit: Willie VassHe’s been out of the international picture for eight yearsCredit: GettyJordan Pickford was Three Lions keeper for both friendlies with Brazil and Belgium (above)Credit: Getty”He’s absolutely on fire. He is as I say probably our bestplayer along with Tav.”To leave him out the squad, you’re just an idiot. Simple asthat.“You’re a bloody idiot – from Drew McIntyre.”Southgate may have overlooked the 30-year-old – but his form hasn’t gone unnoticed – even across the Atlantic.McIntyre added: “He’s amazing. I’m blown away by how amazing he has been for us. “The whole team right now has so much momentum not unfortunately in the Europa – in the first game that wasn’t a bloody penalty – nonetheless with the league we’v e got a game in hand to get it done and Butland’s a big reason we’ve got all this momentum.”England lost to Brazil and drew 2-2 with Belgium.But now the international window has passed it’s back to league business.Rangers face Hibs in a fiery re-run of their powderkeg Scottish Cup quarter final earlier this month and then meet arch-rivals Celtic next Sunday in a top of the table clash – the same day as McIntyre competes at Wrestlemania 40.READ MORE SUN STORIESKeep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page More

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    Inside KSI’s manager’s 40-year plan to bring WWE to life in boxing ring with never-before-seen tag and handicap matches

    KSI’S manager Mams Taylor is making his childhood dreams come true by bringing WWE to life in the boxing ring.Taylor, a music mogul-turned boxing promoter, launched Misfits alongside KSI in 2022 to home celebrity-style crossover bouts. Misfits Boxing became the first to have tag-team boxingBoxers tag in and out of the boutCredit: GettyIt is part of Mams Taylor’s dream to bring boxing to lifeStars from the worlds of social media, music and entertainment – including KSI himself – have all taken to the Misfits ring. But Taylor has tried to revolutionise spectacle showdowns by blending them with a bit of pro wrestling both in and out of the ring. Misfits have sensationally had tag-team matches and this weekend in Nashville host their first two-on-one HANDICAP bout. And it has all been part of Taylor’s master plan since he began watching WWE almost 40 years ago to bring the best of pro-wrestling to the world of boxing. READ MORE IN BOXINGHe said: “I think it’s a good blend and you’ve got something for everyone, especially with the two-on-one outnumbered tag match, again, shades of WWE but with real fighting.“Because for me, when I watched WWE as a kid it was WWF and I remember when I found out that it was predetermined outcomes and I was more heartbroken than when I found out there’s no Santa.“So I said one day we’re going to make it so that they really fight each other but you still have that entertainment and the storylines and all of that.“And I think Misfits Boxing is as close as you can get to that because obviously there’s no predetermined outcomes, nothing’s choreographed or anything like that it’s all real boxing.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“But you’ve got some colourful characters.”Taylor got his break in the music industry, which is where he met UK chart-topper KSI before becoming his manager. KSI’s Misfits Boxing in talks with FIVE footballers with Man Utd icon Wayne Rooney still expected to make shock switchBut his dream was always to be a shot caller like former WWE boss Vince McMahon. Taylor said: “I wanted to be like the Vince McMahon of something, of some kind of combat sports organisation.“So it’s absolutely a manifestation of something I’ve thought about over and over again.“I remember playing with the WWE toys and organising them and playing the matches out and doing the story lines and it was like practise for what it’s like now.“Obviously, I didn’t know it would be in boxing per say but that’s how it’s kind of worked out.”I think Misfits Boxing is as close as you can get to that because obviously there’s no predetermined outcomes, nothing’s choreographed or anything like that it’s all real boxing.Mams Taylor on comparisons between WWE and Misfits Boxing Taylor appeared to come out of nowhere when he teamed up with British promoter Kalle Sauerland to launch Misfits on streaming service DAZN. But in fact, it was a long time coming after testing the waters in MMA.Taylor revealed: “I was a boxing fan through way of proxy through my brother as well who loved that and I boxed myself from the age of 14. “Then MMA came about and tried my hand at that and actually put on an MMA show with some friends of mine about 20 years ago. “So as a fan and someone who has trained it’s something I am very passionate about just in general, combat sports.” Misfits co-founder KSI rarely misses an event and the man himself is hoping to be in the house to watch the never-before-seen two-on-one bout.READ MORE SUN STORIESTaylor said: “We’re working on it, hopefully. “He hates missing them but he’s got some commitments so we’re trying to work some things around. Hopefully he’ll be there.” KSI with manager and Misfits co-founder Mams TaylorCredit: Leigh Dawney/Misfits Boxing More

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    WWE legend responds to Brennan Johnson’s Tottenham celebration as fans say ‘this wasn’t on my 2024 bingo card’

    MATT HARDY has responded to Brennan Johnson’s goal celebration against Brighton.The Tottenham forward scored a 96th-minute winner in their victory over the Seagulls on Saturday.
    Brennan Johnson’s goal celebration caught the eye of Matt HardyCredit: PA
    The WWE legend responded with this snap on social mediaCredit: WWE
    After scoring, Johnson celebrated by pulling off Hardy’s signature pose for the cameras.
    He held down one of his fingers on his left hand and pointed out two on his right to pay homage to the WWE legend.
    Hardy has now responded by sharing a snap of the celebration to X, formerly Twitter.
    Alongside the picture, he also attached a photo of himself doing the pose alongside his brother Jeff Hardy.
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    The post took fans by surprise, with one commenting: “This wasn’t on my bingo card for 2024.”
    Another added: “Never thought I’d see this crossover.”
    A third supporter also wrote: “The linkup I didn’t know I needed.”
    Meanwhile, one more said: “Brennan is an honorary Hardy Boy.”
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    Johnson’s goal secured a comeback win for Spurs after Pape Matar Sarr had cancelled out Pascal Gross’ opener.
    The 22-year-old’s strike was his third for the club since signing from Nottingham Forest in the summer.
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    Spurs moved into the top four with the victory, leapfrogging Aston Villa ahead of their clash with Manchester United on Sunday. More

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    Fans absolutely love Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘fanboy moment’ as WWE legend The Undertaker makes shock Saudi appearance

    EVEN Cristiano Ronaldo gets starstruck sometimes.Ronaldo, 39, has been lighting up the world’s screens on a football pitch for more than two decades, but it seems even the legendary CR7 can’t help but fanboy a bit when The Undertaker comes to town.
    The Undertaker was a shock attendee at the friendly between Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal
    Undertaker unveiled the trophy for the game
    Cristiano Ronaldo appeared to have a ‘fanboy’ moment as he smiled with team-mates
    It seems even Ronaldo can get a little starstruck
    The WWE icon turned up in Saudi Arabia for a friendly match between Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr and league leaders Al-Hilal.
    Just as the game was about to kick off the lights dimmed in the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh.
    Then an abrupt gong – familiar to WWE fans – echoed around the arena to signal the arrival of The Undertaker.
    Fans online were proclaiming football had “peaked” following the introduction of one of WWE’s biggest legends.
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    And it seemed even Ronaldo could not help but be excited himself.
    TV footage showed the former Manchester United and Real Madrid star talking to team-mates with a huge grin on his face and smiling as The Undertaker unveiled the prize for winning the friendly.
    Fans online couldn’t help but notice his reaction.
    Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, one fan said: “Ronaldo is enjoying 😂.”
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    A second said: “Looks like fanboy moment for Ronaldo.”
    A third added: “The crossover we didn’t know we wanted.”
    Fans say ‘football has peaked’ as WWE star The Undertaker appears before Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr play friendly
    Another said: “Ronaldo has been an Undertaker fan all his childhood life 😭.”
    A fifth said: “When Goat meet a legend.”
    However, Ronaldo would not be able to get his hands on the trophy after Al-Hilai won the game 2-0 courtesy of goals from Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Salem Aldawsari.
    Saudi Arabia struck a multimillion 10-year deal with WWE in 2019 that saw the wrestling giants staging a series of lucrative pay-per-view shows in the Middle Eastern country.
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    Fans say ‘football has peaked’ as WWE star The Undertaker appears before Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr play friendly

    THE UNDERTAKER made a shocking football appearance in Saudi Arabia in front of Cristiano Ronaldo.Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr took on Al-Hilal in a friendly game at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh.

    The Undertaker made a shock appearance in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Reuters
    WWE legend Undertaker attended the game between Al-Nassr and Al-HilalCredit: EPA
    Undertaker stunned Cristiano Ronaldo before kick-offCredit: AP
    And as the two Saudi rivals were set to face off, the lights suddenly went off.
    Then a very familiar gong echoed around the stadium while a number of actors lined up in the middle of the pitch carrying torches.
    Undertaker’s legendary music then played around the ground and the WWE Hall of Famer appeared in full gear.
    Ronaldo and co were left in disbelief as they witnessed the seven-time world champion making his iconic entrance before their very own eyes.
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    Taker slowly walked towards the centre of the pitch where the Season Cup was standing under a sheet.
    The Deadman removed the cover and the lights suddenly came back on as he lifted the trophy to present it to the crowd.
    Shocked WWE fans were left in absolute shock as they took to social media following Undertaker’s staggering appearance.
    One pro wrestling enthusiast tweeted: “This is the bestest entrance of Undertaker ever.”
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    Another commented: “Football peaked here.”
    A third posted: “I can’t believe I missed this.”
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    This fan said: “This is so random crossover.”
    And that one stated: “Football has reached its highest point.”
    Saudi Arabia struck a multimillion 10-year deal with WWE in 2019 that saw the wrestling giants staging a series of lucrative pay-per-view shows in the Middle Eastern country.
    Undertaker has wrestled several matches in the country against the likes of Triple H, Shawn Michaels, AJ Styles and Goldberg.
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    Brentford go ‘full WWE mode’ and introduce Ivan Toney ‘like The Undertaker’ as light show marks striker’s return

    FOOTBALL fans hilariously reacted to Brentford going “full WWE mode” with the return of Ivan Toney.The Bees striker, 27, was back in Thomas Frank’s side against Nottingham Forest on Saturday evening after eight months out due to a betting ban.
    The lights went down as Brentford fans awaited the return of Ivan Toney
    The Undertaker’s WWE ringwalk music began playing before the players came out
    A video showing Toney played on the big screen as the music played
    And he made up for lost time by firing a free-kick into the bottom corner to give Brentford the lead in the 19th minute.
    Although it landed him in a cheat storm after fans spotted he moved the mall AND the referee’s foam spray to create a better shooting angle.
    They went on to clinch a 3-2 win – their first victory in eight games in all competitions.
    But it was Brentford’s pre-match build-up that left many social media users in hysterics.
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    As the players prepared to make their way out of the tunnel, WWE icon The Undertaker’s ringwalk music began playing as the lights went down inside the Gtech Community Stadium.
    A video of Toney then began playing as another song kicked in to get the fans in the mood for his re-introduction to the team.
    And the clip went viral online as the football world reacted.

    One said: “Brentford going full WWE mode and introducing Ivan Toney like The Undertaker is absolutely hilarious 😭😭😭.”
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    Another added: “Brentford’s WWE intro for Toney is epic! 😂”
    A third replied: “What an entry!!”
    While a fourth responded: “Haha, that sounds like a fun way to introduce a player!”
    Brentford will be hoping Toney can inspire Frank’s men to Premier League safety, with the West London side now six points clear of the bottom three.
    But there remain fears he could still leave before the end of the month as Chelsea and Arsenal are linked with moves for him.
    Toney scored 20 goals in the Premier League last season as only Erling Haaland and Harry Kane managed more. More