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South Wales Argus
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Joe Calzaghe the Italian Dragon may fight American Youtuber
53-year-old Joe Calzaghe the longest reigning super middleweight world champion in boxing history has said he'll come out of retirement to fight 28-year-old You Tuber and ex-Disney star Jake Paul given a decent cash deal. The Italian Dragon hailing from Pentwynmawr, near Newbridge told Boxing News: 'Would I get in the ring with Jake Paul? Let's say for £10 million. 'That would keep me happy. As long as I don't have to make weight for the fight, give me about four or five months' training and I'll be good!' Joe Calzaghe is widely regarded as an 'undefeated boxer.' The Italian Dragon Joe Calzaghe undefeated Welsh champion teases he'd fight You Tuber Jake Paul (Image: NQ) He retired in 2009 with a record of 46 wins and 0 losses and was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2014. Jake Paul on the other hand has been boxing since for about five years. His professional boxing record stands at 11 wins and one loss. He has taken on the likes of Tommy Fury and Mike Tyson. His main YouTube channel has over 20 million subscribers.
Daily Mirror
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Chris Eubank Jr to wear blood of ex-opponent for Conor Benn face-off
Both Eubank Jr and Benn will meet later this evening ahead of Saturday's clash, and the former looks set to steal the show with a bold move Chris Eubank Jr will wear a custom-made jacket featuring blood from his former rival Liam Smith for tonight's face-off with Conor Benn. The 35-year-old will meet Benn at the final press conference this evening ahead of their grudge match - which is scheduled to take place on Saturday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. 'Next Gen' is a man of fashion, but his upcoming plan is rather chilling and bold. It's no doubt a real statement - with the Brit seemingly eager to send a message to his upcoming opponent and his ex-rival. Eubank Jr's custom-made jacket, should he choose to go through with it, will have Smith's blood stitched on, according to Mail Online. The two stars first met back in January 2023 - with 'Beefy' going on to shock the boxing world after knocking Eubank Jr out in the fourth round in Manchester. Both men would meet in an immediate rematch eight months later, with Eubank Jr going on to get his revenge, knocking the Liverpudlian out in the tenth round. The 35-year-old's jacket - which took over six months to make - features panels made from the blood-stained ring canvas during the rematch. The front of the jacket has a Union Jack patch, with the date of their rematch '02.09.2023' printed on the other side. Eubank Jr's surname is printed in block capitals across the jacket - along with a bold vertical text 'CHAMPION' running down one sleeve. The back features oversized initials 'NG' - standing for 'Next Gen' - the Brit's nickname. The letters feature dark bloodstains from the sequel with Smith in 2023, with 'It's In Your Blood' embodied above his 'Next Gen' nickname. After being presented with the jacket by 1909 and Boxing News, Eubank Jr said: "This is real blood? That's sick. I'm a big jacket guy — and that is a sexy jacket." Myles Jordan, the creative director of the jacket, added: "This jacket is the essence of what we're trying to do. Luxury streetwear rooted in boxing. The materials we use are just as important as the design itself - and this piece tells a story, in every thread, in every stain." In a pre-fight documentary uploaded to Boxxer's official YouTube channel, Eubank Jr opened up on the fight and how a loss will affect his future. "Everything is riding on this fight. This is the biggest fight of my career. The most amount of money, the most amount of pressure, the most amount of everything," he said. "Everything is riding on this. A loss... it would finish me, it would ruin me mentally, emotionally, spiritually. A defeat would be devastating because not only the beef between me and Conor real, and something I wouldn't be able to stand the defeat of on a personal level. I have to uphold my father's legacy. Letting him down would probably hurt even more." He added: "It's a massive risk. For me because everything is on the line. My reputation, my credibility, my family name, my career. I've said, 'if I lose to Conor Benn, I retire.' That is a harrowing thought to know that if I don't pull this off, if I don't do what I'm supposed to do on April 27th... there's no more boxing which is all I've done since I was 14-years-old."
Daily Mail
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Chris Eubank Jr to wear custom-made jacket featuring blood from his last opponent Liam Smith for Conor Benn press conference
Chris Eubank Jr has never shied away from a bold fashion choice — but his latest wardrobe decision takes things to an entirely new, and chilling, level. The 35-year-old middleweight will arrive at the final press conference ahead of his grudge match with Conor Benn wearing a custom-made jacket stitched with the actual blood of former opponent Liam Smith. Yes, real blood. The jacket, which took over six months to create, features panels made from the blood-stained ring canvas used during Eubank's rematch with Smith in September 2023 — a fight in which Eubank gained emphatic revenge with a 10th-round stoppage. Visually, it's impossible to ignore. From the front, a stark Union Jack patch blazes from the chest beside the date of their rematch — '02.09.2023' — stitched like a badge of honour for Eubank. The name Eubank dominates in block capitals, flanked by the bold vertical text 'CHAMPION' running down one sleeve, and 1909 's signature monochrome palette heightens the militaristic, almost dystopian feel. It's sleek but severe, a uniform built for vengeance. Turn it around, and the symbolism deepens. On the back, the oversized initials 'NG' — standing for 'Next Gen,' Eubank Jr's longtime moniker — are emblazoned across the shoulders in canvas cut directly from the post-fight battleground. Embedded in those letters are unmistakable, dark bloodstains — raw, real, and deliberate. Beneath them, the embroidered words 'CHRIS EUBANK JR' - the man who caused the pain. Above that sits a final, potent message: In Your Blood. The phrase hits on multiple levels. The blood is literal — the stains of battle. But the rivalry with Benn is also genetic: a fight inherited. Eubank Jr's father, Chris Eubank Sr, famously fought Conor Benn's father, Nigel Benn, in one of British boxing's fiercest rivalries. This isn't just business. It's legacy. The move sends a not-so-subtle message to both Benn — his long-time rival — and to Smith, who also features on the undercard this Saturday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. It's a reminder of what Eubank believes happens when his back is against the ropes: he comes back, and he draws blood. When first presented with the jacket by 1909 and Boxing News, Eubank Jr's reaction captured its impact: 'This is real blood? That's sick. I'm a big jacket guy — and that is a sexy jacket.' The dramatic garment is arguably the most provocative work yet by Antonia Bronze, whose custom pieces have been worn by figures like Idris Elba and Leah Williamson — but none have quite the same edge. 'I actually met Eubank Sr on Brighton beach when I was a kid,' Bronze recalls. 'He had this aura — I thought he was so cool. When this job came about, it was a full-circle moment. It's completely different from my other projects, but I love finding new ways to document athletes' stories. This is definitely one of the most unique.' Myles Jordan, creative director at 1909, adds: 'This jacket is the essence of what we're trying to do. Luxury streetwear rooted in boxing. The materials we use are just as important as the design itself — and this piece tells a story, in every thread, in every stain.' The jacket is more than theatre — it sets the tone for one of the most emotionally-charged fights in recent British boxing history. Eubank Jr and Benn were originally due to face off in 2022, but the bout was cancelled after Benn tested positive for a banned substance. Two years on, the feud has only intensified. Saturday's fight, staged in London but part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's ongoing investment in global boxing, will finally see the sons of British boxing royalty settle their differences in the ring. With Benn now cleared to fight but still facing fierce scrutiny — not least from Eubank, who has called for lifetime bans for drug cheats — the narrative around this clash is as personal as it is professional. Adding another layer of tension is the presence of Smith on the same card. Smith handed Eubank the first stoppage loss of his career in January 2023 — before Eubank responded in brutal style eight months later, dominating and stopping Smith in their rematch.
