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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mail
Anthony Mundine makes heart-warming return to rugby league after 25-year absence
NRL star turned champion boxer Anthony Mundine has attended his first official rugby league function in 25 years, after wanting nothing to do with the sport following his retirement in 2000. Mundine burst onto the scene in the mid-90s, signing with the Dragons at just 18 and making his first grade debut the following year. By the end of the decade he was a State of Origin rep for the Blues, and his electrifying ability suggested he might go on to be one of the all-time greats. However, he walked away from the game he loved in 2000 after growing disillusioned and bitter. Last week, 'The Man' made an emotional return at NSWRL's True Blues Ball in Sydney. 'I was dirty on the game for a long time after I left,' he told News Corp. 'I thought I was 'done wrong' and (denied) from reaching my ultimate dream, which was to play for the Kangaroos. I held a lot of resentment over the years. 'I achieved all my dreams in rugby league and the only goal left was to play for the Kangaroos. I felt I had runs on the board and was tearing it up. 'I was one of the best, premier players in the world. 'I felt I wasn't being treated right by the system. I know I rubbed the system up the wrong with my stances – how passionate and militant I was for my people and the injustices I saw. 'I just called it out. 'Because I was a brash, cocky, confident, loudmouth, Aboriginal boy, telling it how it was, I don't think they liked that too much.' Mundine, who would go on to win three world titles in boxing, explained that his anger has dissipated over the years. 'As you get older, you mellow, so I thought I would go and see some old faces and peers, and show my face,' he said. 'Whether you've played one game for NSW, or 20, you're still a Blue. I played a series so I am a big part of the history. 'I've got a really good relationship with Dave Trodden and I met up with 'Madge' last year so I felt a bit of love, you know what I mean? 'I've been to a couple of Dragons' old boys catch-ups but nothing official. 'It was a 25-year hiatus. 'What was gratifying (at the True Blues Ball) was having a yarn to a few of the boys and brothers – Spencer Leniu and Stephen Crichton.' In 2023, Mundine said he quit playing rugby league because he missed out on selection for the Kangaroos while appearing on SAS Australia. 'I feel like the system was against me,' he told SAS instructor Ant Middleton. 'I debuted in '93. I was 18 years old. I was only a skinny kid. And I was carving up but I felt like I wasn't getting the accolades. If I was a white fella, I would have got...' Middleton then interjected: 'Oh, you believe it came down to race?' Mundine replied: '100 per cent...I knew from a young age I wanted to play for Australia, that was my goal. '(1999) was probably one of my best years. But at the end of that year they were taking a tour to England. I don't know if it was the World Cup but they were taking a tour. 'They picked 42 men to go on this tour. I was the best player in the league, no doubt ... Stats showed that. 100 per cent they showed that. No one close to me in my position.' Middleton said: 'So you obviously got picked for the team?' Mundine replied: 'No. I didn't get picked for the team. The Australian coach said I didn't get picked (because of) my off-field characteristics. I don't drink, I don't smoke, I never took drugs in my life, but I'm very outspoken. 'They just wanted to show me that they were in power. So they didn't pick me ... They crushed me. Crushed me. Devastated me. Ripped my heart out, basically. 'I was playing from a young kid, I started footy when I was four years old.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Molly-Mae Hague's 'one strict rule for Tommy Fury' REVEALED as star works to 'trust him again' after finally goes Instagram official after rekindling romance
Molly-Mae Hague has reportedly 'set one strict rule in place for Tommy Fury in order for her to trust him again' following their shock split. The former Love Island star, 26, and the amateur boxer, also 26, went Instagram official last month as they shared another loved-up family snap after rekindling their romance. It comes after a rollercoaster of a year for the couple after they shocked the nation with their split in August 2024 as Tommy claimed his drinking became a problem in their relationship. And while the two are now giving their relationship a second go, it is believed that Molly has a strict rule for her partner as she want him to continuously check in over FaceTime, according to the Sun. A source told publication: 'It sounds extreme, but Molly feels much more reassured when Tommy checks in. It all helps with trust, honesty and transparency between the two of them. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'Tommy has been very dedicated so far — if he's on a train, he will FaceTime the moment he gets off', the source added. It is believed that he has also been checking in when he takes a flight anywhere as well as when he checks into a hotel. The boxing enthusiast is believed to 'dutifully' phone her 'the minute' he arrives places as she likes to know his whereabouts. The source revealed to the publication that Tommy's pals are 'impressed' as he has been very dedicated so far to her requests. MailOnline has contacted representatives for Molly and Tommy for a comment. Molly and Tommy met on ITV2 dating show Love Island in 2019, where they fell for each other in front of the nation. They welcomed daughter Bambi in January 2023, before getting engaged just a few months later. But fans were shocked when Molly announced on Instagram last August that she and Tommy had split up after five years, with many suspecting he had been unfaithful. In a statement posted to her 8.5million Instagram followers, Molly confirmed the breakup, saying: 'I never imagined our story would end, especially not this way.' Tommy denied continued speculation about him cheating during a magazine interview, insisting any reports about him being with other women were 'complete and utter b*****ks.' The boxer, who's the half-brother of heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, said the reason he and Molly ended their romance was down to his excessive drinking. He said: 'People go through different things in life. I'm 25 years old. I went through a lot and my breakup was in front of the whole world... 'Cheating was never a thing. You can ask Molly this yourself. It was the drink, and the drink is not a good thing.' The pair's split was branded a 'publicity stunt' by fans after they were filmed packing on the PDA at Manchester United footballer Luke Shaw 's Hogmanay party in Cheshire. And in May Molly began taking to her Instagram Stories to re-introduce his presence more regularly on her social media account. In the picture, Tommy could be seen sharing a kiss with Molly and their toddler, Bambi. The family could be seen wearing casual matching white T-shirts as Molly and Tommy twinned in grey cotton trousers. All three of the family members stayed safe in the sun as they accessorised their relaxed looks with hats. Enjoying a day out in the sun, Tommy, Molly and Bambi all enjoyed a variety of their favourite ice lollies in the sun. The post comes after she revealed what really happened when they were spotted sharing a kiss as the clock struck midnight and 2025 began in the final installment of her Amazon Prime docuseries. After receiving a call from her manager Fran Britton to inform her of the video, Molly was left shaking as she exclaimed 'No, oh my God,' after watching the footage. The influencer explained: 'Basically, what's happened is I've attended a New Year's Eve party and a familiar someone showed up 10 minutes before the countdown and that was Tommy. 'Basically we shared a kiss at midnight and it would appear that someone has taken a video and sold it to the press.' She continued: 'It was just a moment that we shared and I can't really explain it, it kind of just happened. 'You think you're having a private, intimate moment and nothing is private even in a room of people you think you trust and you know, people like to make a quick buck.' Molly added: 'I'd love to know how much they did make, hope it was worth it. But karma always comes back around don't you think?' The post comes after she revealed what really happened when they were spotted sharing a kiss as the clock struck midnight and 2025 began in the final installment of her Amazon Prime docuseries Watching the clip she exclaimed: 'Sh**e. Ahhh no. No my God what? I'm literally shaking.' As Fran asked her to explain what happened, Molly swore that the boxer wasn't supposed to at the party and showed up unexpectedly. She said: 'He turned up at 10 to 12. I swear he wasn't meant to be there. 'He messaged me saying "I am outside and I want to see in the New Year with you, I kid you not Fran he was there for eight minutes. He was literally not there. He wasn't there all night.' Since the kiss, Tommy has been seen leaving her Cheshire home and after sharing a family holiday in Dubai, Molly confirmed on her YouTube channel that the pair are 'figuring things out'.
India Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
Olympic champion Imane Khelif faces mandatory genetic sex screening to compete
Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif must undergo genetic sex screening to participate in upcoming events with the sport's new governing Boxing announced mandatory sex testing for all athletes Friday. The governing body specifically mentioned Khelif when announcing the policy, saying the Algerian gold medal winner must be screened before she will be approved to fight at any upcoming events, including the Eindhoven Box Cup next month in the introduction of mandatory testing will be part of a new policy on 'Sex, Age and Weight' to ensure the safety of all participants and deliver a competitive level playing field for men and women,' World Boxing wrote in a statement. The fighters' national federations will be responsible for administering the tests and providing the results to World Boxing. Khelif won a gold medal at the Paris Olympics last summer amid international scrutiny on her and Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting, another gold medal winner. The previous governing body for Olympic boxing, the Russian-dominated International Boxing Association, disqualified both fighters from its 2023 world championships after claiming they had failed an unspecified eligibility IOC ran the past two Olympic boxing tournaments after the banishment of the IBA for decades of misdeeds and controversy, and it applied the sex eligibility rules used in previous Olympics. Khelif and Lin were eligible to compete under those intends to return to international competition next month in Eindhoven as part of her plan to defend her gold medal at the Los Angeles Olympics, but some boxers and their federations had already spoken out to protest her testing was common in Olympic sports during the 20th century, but was largely abandoned in the 1990s because of numerous ambiguities that couldn't be easily resolved by the tests, collectively known as differences in sex development (DSD). Many sports switched to hormone testing to determine sex eligibility, but those tests require governing bodies to make difficult decisions on the eligibility of women with naturally high testosterone months ago, World Athletics - the governing body for track and field — became the first Olympic sport to reintroduce chromosome testing, requiring athletes who compete in the women's events to submit to the test once in their Boxing has been provisionally approved to replace the IBA as the governing body at the Los Angeles Games, but it has faced significant pressure from boxers and their federations to create sex eligibility Boxing announced that all athletes over 18 years old in its competitions must undergo a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) genetic test to determine their sex at birth. The PCR test detects chromosomal material through a mouth swab, saliva or an athlete intending to compete in the women's categories is determined to have male chromosomal material, 'initial screenings will be referred to independent clinical specialists for genetic screening, hormonal profiles, anatomical examination or other valuation of endocrine profiles by medical specialists,' World Boxing wrote. The policy also includes an appeals boxing body's decision is the latest development in a tumultuous period in Olympic sex eligibility policy. The issue of transgender participation in sports has become an international flashpoint, with President Donald Trump and other conservative world leaders repeatedly weighing this year, World Athletics also proposed recommendations that would apply strict rules to athletes who were born female but had what the organization describes as naturally occurring testosterone levels in the typical male range. In 2023, World Athletics banned transgender athletes who had transitioned male to female and gone through male Athletics president Sebastian Coe said he felt confident that the body's new rules would withstand legal 26-year-old Khelif had competed in women's boxing events under the IBA's auspices without controversy until the 2023 world championships. She had never won a major international competition before her dominant performance in the women's welterweight division in Watch
The Sun
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Netflix CONFIRM At Home with the Furys series two and reveal behind-the-scenes picture of Gypsy King and Paris on set
NETFLIX have CONFIRMED that series two of At Home with the Furys is in production. The father-of-seven and childhood sweetheart wife Paris starred in a nine-part fly-on-the-wall show which aired in 2023. Its first episode was seen by 2.6million viewers and earned hugely positive reviews and feedback from fans and critics. And Netflix posted a picture of Fury and Paris while filming with the caption: "We're heading back to Morecambe (and Monaco!). "AT HOME WITH THE FURYS Season 2 is now in production." Series one culminated in Fury's December 2022 victory over Derek Chisora - but much has happened since then. Fury faced ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou in October 2023 - surviving a knockdown to win a controversial split-decision. He then twice lost to Oleksandr Usyk on points before announcing his retirement in January, a month after defeat in the rematch. Fury was spotted filming with Netflix in March, meaning the next series could document his two losses to Usyk and subsequent retirement. The Gypsy King also looks set to walk away from a huge Battle of Britain bout against Anthony Joshua. Fury recently filmed himself on holiday in Italy - and later Monaco where he filmed with Netflix - and reiterated that he was staying retired. He said: 'I hear a lot of talk about the Gypsy King returning to boxing and I ask this question: for what? 'What would I return for? More belts? I've won 22 of them. I've been rumped, that's it, fair play to them, they got their use out of me. 'But I'm happy, I am happy, content with what I have achieved and accomplished. 'I've been around the world and back again. And this is what retirement looks like for the Gypsy King, not too shabby.' 4 4 4
Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Tyson Fury and wife Paris let loose as they party with Derek Chisora at intimate 50 Cent gig in Monaco
Tyson Fury and his wife Paris partied with Derek Chisora at 50 Cent's intimate gig in Monaco on Monday evening. The former professional boxer, 36, and his wife, 35, looked in great spirits as they joined fellow boxer Derek, 41, on the dancefloor as the rapper, 41, sent the audience wild with a sensational performance of his number one hit, In Da Club. Tyson cut a quirky figure for the rare outing, wearing a purple and red silk shirt from Versace as he danced alongside his wife and Derek. Meanwhile, Derek sported a beige bomber jacket and a casual black T-shirt as he filmed the trio getting their groove on. After the show, Tyson ensured to get several selfies with 50 Cent and was seen engaging in a chat with the rapper as he departed the venue. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. In one snap shared to Instagram, Paris looked sensational in a sparkly gold fringe dress as she beamed alongside her husband and 50 Cent. The trio's rare outing may come as a surprise to fans considering Tyson and Derek's relationship, which has been described as a 'love-hate' dynamic. While they've fought each other three times and previously teased a trilogy, their friendship has often been tested, and Tyson revealed in 2022 that he fell out with Derek after his heavyweight pal backed Dillian Whyte to beat him in a fight. Tyson knocked Dillian, 37, out in devastating fashion at Wembley Stadium in 2022, finishing the contest with a sixth-round uppercut. However, in the days leading up to the bout, Derek surprisingly picked underdog Dillian to beat the WBC champion. Del Boy and The Gypsy King had become good friends after their two fights in 2011 and 2014 - both of which were won by Tyson. However, ahead of their third fight in 2022, Tyson claimed the pair had fallen out. Speaking in his autobiography, he said: 'Now I'm due to fight Derek Chisora on December 3 — having already beaten him twice. Tyson cut a quirky figure for the rare outing, wearing a purple and red silk shirt from Versace as he danced alongside his wife and Derek He continued: 'Chisora and I used to be pals but when it came to my Wembley showdown against Dillian Whyte, Chisora tipped the other bloke to knock me out. 'I couldn't get my head around that. How can you claim to be someone's friend and then back another fighter to send him to the canvas? 'I really had no idea what was eating him at the time. Perhaps it was jealousy.' Tyson is currently making the most of his retirement from boxing as he whisked his wife Paris off on a luxurious European trip. The couple kicked off their holiday with a stay in Milan and Lake Como and have since moved on to Monaco and the South of France. However, Tyson has taken time away from their fun-filled getaway to address rumours he could be making a return to the boxing ring. In a video, the he announced: 'Good morning people, a little view for you from the balcony. 'I hear a lot of talk that the Gypsy King is returning to boxing and I've got a question to ask: For what? 'What would I return for? More boxing belts? Won 22 of them. 'I've been rumped and that's it, fair play to them they've their use with me. I'm happy contented with what I've done, what I've achieved, what I've accomplished. I've been around the world and back again. 'And here we are, this is what retirement looks like for me. I'm retired and I'm in no rush to come back to boxing - I've got nothing to prove to anybody and nothing to return for. God bless everybody!' Tyson's last outing in the ring came in December when he suffered a second successive defeat to Ukrainian fighter Oleksandr Usyk. The following month, he took to social media to announce his official retirement from the sport. But he has since shared videos of him back in training, with fans wondering whether they may one day get to see the much anticipated Fury vs Anthony Joshua bout. Tyson however, has continually denied there could be a possible return to the ring - with the 36-year-old seemingly happy in retirement.
