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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Kate Scott rocks bold outfit as DAZN presenter stuns in low-cut top for Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois
KATE SCOTT impressed with her presenting and her fashion choices as she fronted up DAZN's coverage of the Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois fight. Scott, previously known as Advertisement 8 Kate Scott fronted up DAZN's coverage of Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois Credit: DAZN 8 Scott sported a bold outfit as she was joined on the coverage by former boxing champ Carl Frampton Credit: DAZN 8 Boxing icon Lennox Lewis later joined the pair Credit: DAZN 8 Scott has worked with Netflix for the boxing before Credit: Getty 8 Her usual gig sees her front up CBS Sports' Champions League coverage The experienced presenter and TV star stepped away from her usual gig as one of CBS Sports' Champions League broadcast stars to venture into boxing. Scott, 43, looked smart in front of the backdrop of the mega 90,000 seat venue as she sported a black and gold top, black trousers and some studded heels. While she was joined on the initial coverage by former two-weight world boxing champion Carl Frampton, who leant his boxing expertise to the show. Boxing icon Advertisement READ MORE IN BOXING 8 USYK VS DUBOIS 2: Stream, TV channel and undercard info for blockbuster Wembley fight The trio were ready to bring fans action from a HUGE night of fighting as Usyk and Dubois prepare to do battle for the title of undisputed world heavyweight champion. Advertisement The bout reignited a rivalry between the pair after Most read in Boxing Exclusive The Brit, who currently holds the IBF heavyweight title, will try and pull off a shock win to snatch Usyk's belts away from him in front of a roaring home crowd. Usyk remains strong favourite for the fight given his exceptional form in recent times, including victories over Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. 8 Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois will do battle for the title of undisputed world heavyweight champion Credit: AP Advertisement BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS It's not just the main event that will catch the attention of fans either. And Southampton hitter Lewis Edmondson will try and take Daniel Lapin's IBF Intercontinental and WBA Continental light heavyweight titles away from him when the pair trade blows on the undercard. Advertisement Derek Chisora stunned after finding out about Oleksandr Usyk's outrageous training regime ahead of Daniel Dubois fight 8
The Irish Sun
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Dave Allen is the ex-supply teacher turned boxer who overcame gambling addiction to become heroic fans' favourite
DAVE ALLEN has lived several lives, from supply school teacher to gambling addict and now, thankfully, a beloved boxing star. Allen started as an amateur aged 16 and had just ten bouts before turning professional in 2012 - snubbing the chance to join the GB Squad. Advertisement 4 Dave Allen opened up on his gambling addiction, which he has bravely overcome Credit: First Round TV He was 20 when he made his debut but only three years later Allen had only fought seven times and was in need of cash. The heavyweight made ends meet as a sparring partner - earning around £500 a week - but it was not enough. So he got a job as a supply teacher - lying on his CV to get the gig - before returning to the ring in 2015. But by then, Allen was gripped by a horrific gambling addiction which started after making a £1 bet on the horses with his dad when he was just eight. Advertisement READ MORE IN BOXING And after being introduced to online betting, the boxer's life began to spiral. He bravely said on ex-middleweight champion Darren Barker's "I used to go to the bookies and play on the machines there, they were great times. "But the online stuff is where it got bad for me because it was so easy, it was numbers on the screen. Advertisement Most read in Boxing Exclusive 4 "Probably at the worst? It's difficult to say really. I wasn't gambling that much in my early 20s, but I was gambling everything that I had. "As I got a bit older, I was gambling way more, tens of thousands of pounds. Maybe into hundreds of thousands overall." John Fisher opens up on his son's brutal fight against Dave Allen after he needed brain scan Allen - Advertisement He explained: "I have no interest in the money at all. "The kind of gambler I am, it's not about the money for me. When the money runs out, that's the only issue. "I never wanted to withdraw any money, I just wanted to keep winning. To be honest, at that time it was like an escapism from real life." Allen revealed his routine consisted of going to bed at 6am and waking up by 2pm to catch the first race of the day. Advertisement Fortunately, Allen has overcome his addiction with the help of his sister and wife, who he shares a son and daughter with. As I got a bit older, I was gambling way more, tens of thousands of pounds. Maybe into hundreds of thousands overall. Dave Allen He said: "Since I was 26, I've not been in control of my own money. "So at 26, I said to my sister, 'You're going to have to look after my money, to be honest.' "My sister set me up a bank account and for the last seven and a half years if I want any money at all, I have to text my sister and now my missus, I get a card and they send me money. Advertisement "Because, if I could still gamble now, I think I would. I've spent mad money on mad s***, I was spending ridiculous money and when I boxed Luis Ortiz, I did it for the money, really. "I think I owed a few quid at the time of the Dillian Whyte fight, I think I lost about eight grand on the day of the fight, I didn't clear too much more than that really." Allen has also become a trainer and manager to young fighters to also keep himself on track. He said: "I need it as much as them, start training the kids seven or eight years ago and that's my sustainability really. Advertisement 'He'll get knocked out' "It's really kept me on the straight and narrow." Allen initially retired from boxing in 2020 aged 28 after a brutal knockout loss to 2008 Olympic bronze medallist David Price. But he returned a year later and has fought eight times since, remaining a hugely popular figure amongst British fans. Allen, 33, is coming off a Advertisement And Allen - who dropped Fisher in round five - warned: "If he fights me May 17th he'll get knocked out because I'll be sharper, a little bit fitter. "If he boxes me it will be hard work, of course it is. But I don't think at the Copper Box he'll hold it together and box. "He'll get in a fight at some point. I'm not the biggest puncher but I hit too hard for him and I'm too strong for him. He's tough, though." Advertisement 4 Johnny Fisher controversially beat Dave Allen on points Credit: Reuters 4 They rematch at the Copper Box Credit: PA
