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The Irish Sun
13 hours ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Oleksandr Usyk KNOCKS OUT Daniel Dubois in brutal fashion as he wins rematch to become three-time undisputed world champ
OLEKSANDR USYK only needed five rounds to knock Daniel Dubois out and become undisputed heavyweight champion for the second time. The 38-year-old Ukraine legend and London 2012 golden boy needed nine rounds to make the 27-year-old surrender in September. 4 Oleksandr Usyk beat Daniel Dubois to unify the heavyweight division Credit: Reuters 4 He knocked out the Brit in brutal fashion in their rematch, having already put DDD on the ground Credit: Reuters 4 Dubois didn't last five rounds Credit: PA 4 Usyk dropped to his knees as the ref waved the fight off Credit: PA But on Dubois' home turf he halved his shift time and demolished his chin and spirit in five. After a close fight that Usyk was dominated, it was a right hand that dropped Dubois first but he bravely climbed off the canvas on eight. But when a missile of a left hook handed seconds later, Dubois was never going to beat the count or the genius who reclaimed the WBC, WBA, WBO and IBF belts once again. And that was his four-belt hat-trick - after he cleared out the cruiserweight division in his first pro run - to cement his place as one of the greatest fighters of all time. READ MORE IN BOXING Essex-based Dubois gave his fans a fright when he didn't arrive at Wembley until around 90minutes before the opening bell. It was a worrying reminder of the scandalous 60 minutes Anthony Joshua gave himself when he was blown away by Dynamite Dan last September in the same ring. He did arrive just in time to see the VIPs take their ringside seats, as Gordan Ramsey, Frank Bruno, Jason Statham and YouTube boxer Jake Paul filled the front rows. And by 9:15pm the Londoner was strapping on his dangerous 10oz black leather gloves and shorts - paying homage to Mike Tyson - and preparing to be the new baddest man on the planet. Most read in Boxing BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS Usyk covered his head with a grey hood, like a mysterious James Bond villain and was roundly booed when his moustached face popped up on the giant screen. Despite a dismal undercard, the home of football was packed to the rafters and Gid Save the King was roared out by the crowd. Kate Scott rocks bold outfit as DAZN presenter stuns in low-cut top for Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois And Dubois made his ring walk with a Union Jack flag held over his shoulder by a member of his team. There were fireworks and flame throwers when he emerged from the dressing room and the roar of a lion boomed over the tannoy. Dubois 12-year-old little brother Solomon carried his bright red IBF belt to the ring, despite it being well past his bedtime. Apart from a few head nods to the music, DDD looked ice cool and emotionless as he prepared to dance with the 38-year-old Ukraine genius and his destiny. Usyk's introduction was iconic also, and the pockets of Ukrainians inside the stadium made themselves heard when his trademark tune hit. Moments before the bell, Dubois - who had been prowling around the ring waiting for his foe - walked into his red corner to get his gumshield inserted and he caught his dad Stan's eye at ringside. The pair nodded at each other as the young charge tried to etch the family name into boxing folklore forever. Finally devout Usyk removed his giant silver crucifix, kissed Christ and went to work. Usyk laid down a marker with three brilliant jabs, the first after just 10 seconds. But Dubois didn't wilt and scored back with heavy right hands to the southpaw's chest and one whipped uppercut. In the final seconds of the opener Usyk really opened up with a 1-2-3 combo but Dubois showed off his new defensive skills. Usyk started the second with a fizzing straight left hand but Dubois battled back with a couple of one-twos that looked like banking him the round. But like any boxing mastermind, Usyk knew how to snatch back the upper hand and right before the bell he cracked our boy with a counter left hand and stunned him for the first time. Then Usyk was buzzed as soon as the third started with a big right hand and three more similar whacks followed. But then Usyk played possum and walked the giant knockout artist onto a short left hook to reassert his control. Dubois, as the round closed off, started to look tired, just as Usyk was finding his flow. Dubois threw his first body shot in the final 30 seconds of the fifth and Usyk nodded. But the Brit's output plummeted as he started to fear the brilliant counter punches that always pinged back in his direction when he dared to unload first. Then it unraveled for Dubois when he was cracked with a right hand close to the back of his head. DDD stumbled backwards and took a knee to recover and - to his credit - he jumped up on eight desperate to continue. He looked to his dad in the corner and bit down on his gumshield after gasping for air and inspiration. But it wasn't to come. Usyk switched hands and scythed him down with a sickening straight left. Dubois collapsed again and was never beating the count.
Scottish Sun
13 hours ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Oleksandr Usyk KNOCKS OUT Daniel Dubois in brutal fashion as he wins rematch to become three-time undisputed world champ
DUB STEP Oleksandr Usyk KNOCKS OUT Daniel Dubois in brutal fashion as he wins rematch to become three-time undisputed world champ Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) OLEKSANDR USYK only needed five rounds to knock Daniel Dubois out and become undisputed heavyweight champion for the second time. The 38-year-old Ukraine legend and London 2012 golden boy needed nine rounds to make the 27-year-old surrender in September. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Oleksandr Usyk beat Daniel Dubois to unify the heavyweight division Credit: Reuters 4 He knocked out the Brit in brutal fashion in their rematch, having already put DDD on the ground Credit: Reuters 4 Dubois didn't last five rounds Credit: PA 4 Usyk dropped to his knees as the ref waved the fight off Credit: PA But on Dubois' home turf he halved his shift time and demolished his chin and spirit in five. After a close fight that Usyk was dominated, it was a right hand that dropped Dubois first but he bravely climbed off the canvas on eight. But when a missile of a left hook handed seconds later, Dubois was never going to beat the count or the genius who reclaimed the WBC, WBA, WBO and IBF belts once again. And that was his four-belt hat-trick - after he cleared out the cruiserweight division in his first pro run - to cement his place as one of the greatest fighters of all time. READ MORE IN BOXING DU DILIGENCE Fans fear for Dubois after arriving late at Wembley for Usyk fight Essex-based Dubois gave his fans a fright when he didn't arrive at Wembley until around 90minutes before the opening bell. It was a worrying reminder of the scandalous 60 minutes Anthony Joshua gave himself when he was blown away by Dynamite Dan last September in the same ring. He did arrive just in time to see the VIPs take their ringside seats, as Gordan Ramsey, Frank Bruno, Jason Statham and YouTube boxer Jake Paul filled the front rows. And by 9:15pm the Londoner was strapping on his dangerous 10oz black leather gloves and shorts - paying homage to Mike Tyson - and preparing to be the new baddest man on the planet. BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS Usyk covered his head with a grey hood, like a mysterious James Bond villain and was roundly booed when his moustached face popped up on the giant screen. Despite a dismal undercard, the home of football was packed to the rafters and Gid Save the King was roared out by the crowd. Kate Scott rocks bold outfit as DAZN presenter stuns in low-cut top for Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois And Dubois made his ring walk with a Union Jack flag held over his shoulder by a member of his team. There were fireworks and flame throwers when he emerged from the dressing room and the roar of a lion boomed over the tannoy. Dubois 12-year-old little brother Solomon carried his bright red IBF belt to the ring, despite it being well past his bedtime. Apart from a few head nods to the music, DDD looked ice cool and emotionless as he prepared to dance with the 38-year-old Ukraine genius and his destiny. Usyk's introduction was iconic also, and the pockets of Ukrainians inside the stadium made themselves heard when his trademark tune hit. Moments before the bell, Dubois - who had been prowling around the ring waiting for his foe - walked into his red corner to get his gumshield inserted and he caught his dad Stan's eye at ringside. The pair nodded at each other as the young charge tried to etch the family name into boxing folklore forever. Finally devout Usyk removed his giant silver crucifix, kissed Christ and went to work. Usyk laid down a marker with three brilliant jabs, the first after just 10 seconds. But Dubois didn't wilt and scored back with heavy right hands to the southpaw's chest and one whipped uppercut. In the final seconds of the opener Usyk really opened up with a 1-2-3 combo but Dubois showed off his new defensive skills. Usyk started the second with a fizzing straight left hand but Dubois battled back with a couple of one-twos that looked like banking him the round. But like any boxing mastermind, Usyk knew how to snatch back the upper hand and right before the bell he cracked our boy with a counter left hand and stunned him for the first time. Then Usyk was buzzed as soon as the third started with a big right hand and three more similar whacks followed. But then Usyk played possum and walked the giant knockout artist onto a short left hook to reassert his control. Dubois, as the round closed off, started to look tired, just as Usyk was finding his flow. Dubois threw his first body shot in the final 30 seconds of the fifth and Usyk nodded. But the Brit's output plummeted as he started to fear the brilliant counter punches that always pinged back in his direction when he dared to unload first. Then it unraveled for Dubois when he was cracked with a right hand close to the back of his head. DDD stumbled backwards and took a knee to recover and - to his credit - he jumped up on eight desperate to continue. He looked to his dad in the corner and bit down on his gumshield after gasping for air and inspiration. But it wasn't to come. Usyk switched hands and scythed him down with a sickening straight left. Dubois collapsed again and was never beating the count.
Daily Mirror
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Man gets revenge on neighbour who complains about Union Jack flag in garden
The 66-year-old initially flew a Union Jack flag in his garden as a 'tribute to his country' but took it down after he received a complaint from a neighbour. Now he's got petty revenge A man who was forced to take a Union Jack flag down from his garden after a neighbour's complaint has got his own back. 'Market man' Colin, hoisted the flag out of love for his country but faced pressure to take it down after a neighbour lodged a complaint with the council. When quizzed about the dispute, the bloke, who poses wearing a suit covered in Union Jacks on his TikTok profile, said: "It's what people do these days; they complain about everything." The awkward situation quickly went viral online, which spurred Colin to take further action with a petty vendetta against the angry neighbour. Refusing to back down, the 66-year-old bought a mammoth-sized Union Jack and hoisted it on a ridiculously tall flagpole for the world to see. A clip of him erecting the oversized flag has now amassed over a million views on TikTok, Lancs Live reports. In the viral video, a woman can be heard sounding shocked as Colin puts the flag up. "It's gonna be too big Col. Oh my god," she warned, to which Colin wittily responded: "Well, I took this flag down because someone didn't like it. So I've only brought a bigger one, look." He jokingly cautioned: "So if they complain again you know what I'm gonna do. I'll get an even bigger one." In response, some TikTok commenters praised the move, with one writing: "Hoist that beautiful flag high. I salute the flag and you, sir" and another adding "You should be allowed to fly this country's flag, good on you mate." Another social media user joked: "I'm going to complain that the flag pole isn't tall enough, you need to get a taller flagpole for the bigger Union Jack flag, so people further away can see it and appreciate it." Meanwhile, someone else spotted: "Great but it's upside down, wide white stripe should be on top against the flag pole." Colin has now started flogging Union Jack flags on TikTok shop after his video went viral. It comes as households have been warned they could be slapped with a £2,500 fine if they break the rules around flying flags. The government allows certain flags to be flown from rooftops of any size, provided they meet specific criteria. It stipulates all flags must be kept in a safe condition, reports Yorkshire Live. You must also have the permission of the owner of the site on which they are displayed (this includes the Highway Authority if the sign is to be placed on highway land). It must not obscure, or hinder the interpretation of official road, rail, waterway or aircraft signs, or otherwise make hazardous the use of these types of transport. It should be removed carefully where so required by the planning authority. However, if you plan to fly the flag from a pole extending from any part of a building other than the roof, the rules become more stringent. The Town and Country Planning Regulations 2007 stipulate maximum sizes for flags flown on your house if they're on a pole, not on the roof. The government adds: "The flag may not exceed 2 square metres in size. No restrictions on the size of characters. Consent is required if the flagpole is in a controlled area." The flag has been at the forefront of conversation in recent days after a schoolgirl was placed in school isolation for wearing a Union Jack dress. Courtney Wright, a high-achieving 12-year-old who attends Bilton School in Rugby, was left feeling "so embarrassed" after turning up to the planned cultural celebration on Friday to be told her union flag dress was "unacceptable". Her family blasted the school after learning she had been segregated from her friends due to her choice of attire, adding that the straight A student "couldn't understand what she'd done wrong". In response to the fury, the school apologised. A spokesman for Stowe Valley Trust said: "At Bilton School, we are proud of the diversity of our students and the rich heritage they bring to our community. We are committed to fostering an environment where every pupil feels respected, valued, and included. "On Friday 11th July, an incident occurred during our Culture Celebration Day that caused considerable upset to one of our pupils, her family, and members of the wider community. "We deeply regret the distress this has caused and offer our sincere and unreserved apologies. We have since spoken directly with the pupil and her family to listen to their concerns and reflect on how this could have been handled better. "We are committed to learning from this experience and ensuring that every student feels recognised and supported when expressing pride in their heritage. "As a school, we are reviewing our policies and strengthening staff training to ensure our practices reflect our values of inclusion, respect, and understanding for all."
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- General
- Daily Mirror
Brits warned they could be fined £2,500 for flying flags including Union Jack
The government has eased restrictions on flying flags, including not only the Union Jack but also the national flags of England and Wales - but falling foul of the rules could result in a fine The Union Jack has been in the limelight this week following an incident in which a 12-year-old girl was put in isolation for wearing the flag to school. However, as the government promotes increased flag displays across the country, households should be mindful of certain rules that, if breached, could lead to a hefty £2,500 fine. The Government has relaxed restrictions on flying flags, including not only the Union Jack but also the national flags of England, Wales, Ireland and indeed any other country. Even county flags, such as Yorkshire's, are being encouraged to fly more frequently as part of the Government's initiative. 'We stayed overnight at this castle's medieval-themed hotel and the kids loved it' It's worth noting that the Union Jack is often referred to as 'the Union Flag' - both terms are acceptable despite the Jack's maritime origins, but they must still be displayed in line with the law to avoid fines. The guidelines for rooftop flag displays are fairly flexible. The government allows certain flags to be flown from rooftops of any size, provided they meet specific criteria. It stipulates all flags must be kept in a safe condition, reports Yorkshire Live. Furthermore, it must have the permission of the owner of the site on which they are displayed (this includes the Highway Authority if the sign is to be placed on highway land). It must not obscure, or hinder the interpretation of official road, rail, waterway or aircraft signs, or otherwise make hazardous the use of these types of transport. It should be removed carefully where so required by the planning authority. Where flags can be flown without needing permission Any national flag, civil ensign or civil air ensign from any country. The flag of the Commonwealth, the United Nations or any other international organisation of which the United Kingdom is a member. A flag representing any island, county, district, borough, burgh, parish, city, town or village within the United Kingdom. The flag of the Black Country, East Anglia, Wessex, any part of Lincolnshire, any Riding of Yorkshire or any historic county within the United Kingdom. The flag of Saint David (Wales). The flag of Saint Patrick (Ireland). The flag of any administrative area within any country outside the United Kingdom. Any flag belonging to His Majesty's forces. The Armed Forces Day flag. The government further clarifies: "There are no restrictions on the size of flag." However, if you plan to fly the flag from a pole extending from any part of a building other than the roof, the rules become more stringent. The Town and Country Planning Regulations 2007 stipulate maximum sizes for flags flown on your house if they're on a pole, not on the roof. The government adds: "The flag may not exceed 2 square metres in size. No restrictions on the size of characters. Consent is required if the flagpole is in a controlled area." Permission is needed if you reside in a designated controlled zone, such as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Failing to comply with these rules could result in individuals being reported and potentially hit with fines of up to £2,500 for ignoring local council orders to remove an oversized flag. The law states: "A person displaying an advertisement in contravention of these Regulations shall be liable, on summary conviction of an offence under section 224(3) of the Act, to a fine of an amount not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale and, in the case of a continuing offence, one tenth of level 4 on the standard scale [£2,500] for each day during which the offence continues after conviction."
Nikkei Asia
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Nikkei Asia
From boomerangs to souvenir umbrellas: What Osaka Expo visitors are buying
Umbrellas and tote bags are popular items at the Osaka Expo's U.K. Pavilion. (Photo by Hiromasa Matsuura) KAZUHIRO ISHIGURO OSAKA -- From Union Jack umbrellas to unique cuddly toys, the international pavilions at the 2025 Expo in Osaka offer visitors more than just cultural showcases -- they serve up curated souvenirs that aim to capture the heart of each country. Nikkei took a closer look at some of the event's colorful souvenir shops. The U.K. Pavilion's store is brimming with exclusive goods such as tote bags and umbrellas emblazoned with Union Jack designs and other British touches.
