All news on the topic: World champions

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Nikita Parris issues emotional statement after snub in Lionesses World Cup squad
The Manchester United forward featured sparingly during England's triumphant Euro2022 campaign but remained involved in the Lionesses squads leading up to the summer's showpiece event in Australia and New Zealand
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Tyson Fury implored to accept offer to fight UFC legend Jon Jones in cage
Heavyweight boxing champion Fury has told Jones that he would only fight him in a ring, turning down an offer from UFC president White to make the crossover happen in the octagon
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Jake Paul told by new trainer he should never have fought Tommy Fury
Shane Mosley, who guided Paul to a first round knockout in his professional debut, has reunited with the YouTube star for his next fight with Nate Diaz
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Tom Brady speaks out on comeback rumours after Las Vegas Raiders loophole
After a whole host of rumours circulated about yet another NFL return, Tom Brady has addressed his future, with the 45-year-old set to invest in the Las Vegas Raiders.
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Conor McGregor earns rare praise from rival over being highest-paid UFC star
McGregor has never had a particularly good relationship with fellow lightweight contender Justin Gaethje, but he has received a compliment from his rival
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Carl Froch accuses Jake Paul of backing out of fight with ex-world champion
Former super-middleweight world champion Froch has again taken aim at YouTube boxer Paul after the pair feuded earlier this year over a potential exhibition fight
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Ebanie Bridges admits she would have sex with Conor McGregor after awkward photo
Bantamweight world champion Bridges is no stranger to controversial statements, but she may have met her match in UFC legend McGregor after the pair posed for a picture in Dublin
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Conor McGregor plays down row with Michael Chandler after violent face-off
McGregor and Chandler appear to have had a bit of banter during this season of The Ultimate Fighter, but one viral clip has shown the Irishman pushing his rival during a face-off
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World champion boxer leaves TV star with broken rib after 11 seconds of 'fight'
Australian comedian Tommy Little planned to eat a kebab before every round of boxing with interim super-welterweight champion Tim Tszyu, but only lasted a matter of seconds
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How to watch Conor McGregor on The Ultimate Fighter in the UK
UFC legend McGregor begins his octagon comeback this week with the debut of The Ultimate Fighter season 31, where he coaches opposite his next opponent Michael Chandler
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The Ultimate Fighter: Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler UK time and date
McGregor and Chandler will begin the promotion for their showdown later this year when they go head-to-head on the latest season of The Ultimate Fighter
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Conor McGregor fans express concern for UFC star after Monaco Grand Prix antics
Despite having an octagon return scheduled for year's end, it appears that McGregor has not slowed down his partying ways as he lived it up in Monaco over the weekend
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Conor McGregor sent four-word text message demand to UFC hours after defeat
Former two-weight world champion McGregor was desperate to get his win back after losing to Dustin Poirier in January 2021, and was granted a quickfire trilogy that summer
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Eddie Hearn warned Leigh Wood is next for Luis Lopez after Michael Conlan KO
Lopez and Wood both won their featherweight world title fights last night, and the Mexican is hoping to extend his scintillating run of form in the UK with another British scalp
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Ashton Sylve wants to "let the truth be known" amid Shawn Porter feud
At just 19-years-old, Sylve has already won the ESPN 'Prospect of the Year' and found himself embroiled in an heated online rivalry with the legendary former world champion Shawn Porter
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Chris Billam-Smith can complete underdog story by following Lawrence Okolie plan
Lawrence Okolie goes into Saturday night's fight as the favourite, but Chris Billam-Smith's entire career has been about upsetting the odds - he can do it again this weekend
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Tyson Fury names likely opponent for comeback fight as Australian bout looms
World heavyweight champion Fury is planning to fight once more before inking a deal to face Oleksandr Usyk in an undisputed title fight at the end of the year
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Bareknuckle boxer offers to be back-up fighter for Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz
Mike Perry, a former UFC star who has emerged as one of BKFC's biggest stars, wants to reprise his role as the back-up fighter for Paul if Nate Diaz pulls out
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Ebanie Bridges jokes UFC star Conor McGregor "manhandled" her during photo
Bantamweight world champion Bridges has taken to social media to share a number of pictures with McGregor from their meeting in Dublin on Saturday night at Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron
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Eddie Hearn makes KO prediction for Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz boxing fight
Boxing promoter Hearn has backed Paul to stop MMA legend Diaz when the pair square off in Texas later this year, despite his feud with the YouTube star
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Jake Paul backed to KO “gutless” Conor McGregor in boxing super-fight
Former world champion Paulie Malignaggi, who sparred with McGregor in an infamous session before his fight with Floyd Mayweather, has picked Paul to win the fight
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Kell Brook vows to put Conor Benn "straight to sleep" after Dublin altercation
Former world champion Brook is currently retired from boxing, but is keen to make a comeback against Conor Benn, likely outside of the UK where his rival is not licenced.
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UFC star Conor McGregor admits he "felt led into" new Netflix documentary
The legendary former two-weight world champion last week saw his long-awaited documentary 'McGregor Forever' drop on Netflix, but he wasn't thrilled about the project
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Conor McGregor demands Croke Park rematch for Katie Taylor after Cameron defeat
McGregor was watching on at ringside in Dublin's 3Arena as Taylor, the hometown hero, was defeated for the first time as a professional in her effort at a second undisputed world title
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Conor McGregor tips fellow Irishman Ian Garry to become UFC world champion
Legendary former featherweight and lightweight world champion McGregor has been an outspoken supporter of welterweight Ian Garry, who landed a top 15 spot last week at the age of just 25