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BBC News
3 hours ago
- BBC News
Man who stole knife from Doncaster College kitchen jailed
A man who stole a 30cm (11.8in) knife from a college's training kitchen to use in a fight has been jailed for two and a half years.A teacher at Doncaster College pursued Daniel Heeley-Luty when he realised he did not recognise him and that he was not wearing a student lanyard as he was leaning over a cutlery 21-year-old admitted possession of a blade and affray after he ended up in a fight outside the college building with four other him at Sheffield Crown Court on Tuesday, Recorder Anthony Kelbrick said things "could have gone horribly wrong" for both Heeley-Luty and the others. "What you did on that day was extremely frightening for everyone involved," he by the teacher and a member of security staff, Heeley-Luty first went into the college canteen, then left and went around the side of the college teacher said he had his hand in his trouser waistband, was "bouncing around" and swearing that one of the other men owed him money, the judge one of the men threatened to shoot him, Heeley-Luty swiped at him with the kitchen knife, leaving witnesses "astounded" no one was harmed. None of those involved were students at the people were arrested following the fight and the college on Chappell Drive was evacuated as a precaution and searched by of no fixed address, was subject to two year-long community orders at the time, one for possessing a bladed article and theft and another for called the police on himself at the first incident and officers recovered a potato peeler, which he said he was carrying to defend himself, and stolen Greggs Davies, prosecuting, said Heeley-Luty had stopped using cannabis in January as it had been making him paranoid and Moss, defending, told the judge of his "unstable" upbringing, mental health difficulties, and personality and learning disorders."He is someone who has had difficulties literally from the day he was born," he said."His whereabouts as a baby were unknown for eight weeks. His foster parents say this has had an impact upon him." Constant paranoia All those involved in assessing Heeley-Luty had found he was vulnerable to exploitation, Mr Moss added, due to his age, inexperience in the prison system and mental health issues."He tried to lead a normal life, and accepts he fails in some ways. He has plans for where he goes next and he is not workshy," he said."His offending is sliding off the scale in the wrong direction at a rapid rate, and he has a desire to correct that."Mr Moss said he "constantly" showed traits of said Heeley-Luty found prison very difficult during remand and was "very much alone, with no associates" defendant was also convicted of having a bladed article in a public place in 2022, making this his third crime involving a Davies said: "Several staff members [at the college] described fearing for their safety and one described it as 'very traumatic'."Multiple staff and students were aware of the knife, and it clearly caused concern."Recorder Kelbrick said he would not sentence Heeley-Luty as a dangerous offender, given this was his first and only custodial appeared on a video link from HMP Doncaster wearing a rosary around his thanked the judge as his sentence was delivered. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
The Independent
6 hours ago
- Sport
- The Independent
Hamzah Sheeraz or Chris Eubank Jr - who will get the next shot at Canelo?
As soon as one fight is over, the modern boxer instantly eyes up their next move in the sweet science. Bouts are frequently confirmed and announced inside the ring moments after a winner is pronounced, whilst some champions are promoting future fights before they have faced their next scheduled opponent. Hamzah Sheeraz went into his clash with Edgar Berlanga knowing that victory would take him one step closer to a fight with Saúl 'Canelo' Álvarez, Saturday night's bout an eliminator for the WBC super middleweight title. In the build-up to the fight, Berlanga often made reference to the fact that Sheeraz was supposedly in line for a shot at the undisputed champion at 168lbs, a position strengthened post-fight by boxing's kingmaker Turki Alalshikh. Despite Alalshikh's fondness for Sheeraz, the chairman of the Saudi Arabian General Entertainment Authority has previously hinted at the Londoner's fellow Brit, Chris Eubank Jr, facing Canelo. Like Canelo, who faces Terence Crawford in one of the most anticipated fights in the 21st century, Eubank Jr is already scheduled to fight in September, the Eubank-Benn family rivalry reignited in a rematch with Conor Benn. But looking past September's fights, who is likelier to face Canelo – rising star Sheeraz, or veteran Chris Eubank Jr? The case for Hamzah Sheeraz Hamzah Sheeraz has a big advantage in securing a fight with Canelo. He is clearly favoured by Turki Alalshikh, as evidenced by his frequent involvement on Riyadh Season cards. Whilst the Londoner's knockout of Edgar Berlanga stole the show during The Ring's third promotion, it was a slight surprise to see a non-world title fight headline a card featuring lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson. Alalshikh is obviously keen to push Sheeraz as much as possible, and his plans for a fight with Canelo seem far more concrete than his previous comments on a match-up between Álvarez and Eubank Jr. The fact that Canelo's upcoming bout with Terence Crawford marks the second of a four-fight deal with Alalshikh suggests that boxing's kingmaker holds more negotiating power when it comes to teeing up a clash between the Mexican and Sheeraz. He took to social media after Sheeraz's victory on Saturday, stating the 26-year-old deserved to face Canelo in 2026. Hamzah now deserves Canelo in 2026🔥🥊 — TURKI ALALSHIKH (@Turki_alalshikh) July 13, 2025 In his post-fight interview, Sheeraz still spoke of the fight as a possibility, rather than a certainty. Sheeraz commented: "I'm not gonna sit here and loudmouth someone like [Canelo], but it would be an honour to share the ring with him. It genuinely would. Someone who, like I said, I've looked up to. 'And the next thing you know, you're in the ring with them. Do you know what I mean? So, like I said, it's an accomplishment itself. But one thing I can guarantee is if I do ever share the ring with Canelo, it's not gonna be the case of what happened in his last fight [against William Scull], where his opponent was trying to run. "I promise you guys, like it's on camera here, even if I get knocked out, I will stand there and trade with him at the end of the day. Do you know what I mean? 'So, I'll put on a good performance, because that's what it's about … being great, daring to be great. And I know I'll do just that." The case for Chris Eubank Jr Chris Eubank Jr started his boxing career away from the UK to avoid the weight of his family name, the super middleweight named after his world champion father Chris Eubank. However, even 'Next Gen' could not deny the benefits of having boxing royalty for a father. Despite his lack of world title fights, Eubank Jr has always been able to command a high profile, with his name recognised both sides of the Atlantic. Although Canelo's name alone can sell a fight, the Mexican has proven to be just as canny a businessman as he is a boxer, and Álvarez will know that a fight with Eubank Jr will likely generate more money than a bout against Sheeraz. The timelines also line up, with Canelo facing Terence Crawford on September 13, a week before Eubank Jr's rematch with Conor Benn. Canelo and Eubank Jr are also in the mid-thirties, at 34 and 35 respectively, likely meaning that they will need similar recovery times before returning to the ring to face each other. Both Eubank Jr's manager, Elliott Amoakoh, and promoter, Ben Shalom, have spoken with confidence about a fight with Canelo being made after facing Benn for a second time. In June, Amoakah told talkSPORT: 'Hopefully Canelo gets through Terence Crawford, we get through Conor Benn and then they'll do it next. 'So that's the negotiations going on right now. Turki [Alalshikh] promised it to us. If Chris comes through that, Eubank Jr-Canelo, here we go. That's what we want. We get through Conor Benn and then we want Canelo.' The only sticking point is that rematch with Benn. Although Eubank Jr took a unanimous decision victory over his rival, it came at great physical cost. Another all-out war not only carries the danger of further excessive wear and tear, but also a loss to Benn. Defeat could impact Eubank Jr's stock – or lead to a trilogy bout with Benn, rather than a match-up with Canelo. Could Canelo end up fighting both Hamzah Sheeraz and Chris Eubank Jr? Canelo's desire for a stadium fight in the UK possibly opens the door for another fight against a Brit. Despite enjoying a healthy record over British fighters, Álvarez has never fought in the UK, with his eight victories over Brits taking place in the US and Mexico. For example, if Canelo was to fight Sheeraz out in the States, perhaps afterwards the 'Brit Basher' could make his Wembley dream come true with a bout against Eubank Jr under the arch. Although helped by the rivalry with Conor Benn, Eubank Jr has proven that he is a headlining-draw in the UK, having sold out stadiums before. Ultimately, Canelo will likely pick opponents that generate the most money - with Sheeraz's Saudi backing and Eubank Jr's name-appeal, both fighters could yet share the ring with the face of boxing. Matchroom, Queensberry, Golden Boy, Misfits, PFL, BKFC, GLORY and more. An Annual Saver subscription is a one-off cost of £119.99 / $224.99 (for 12 months access), that's just 64p / $1.21 per fight. There is also a Monthly Flex Pass option (cancel any time) at £24.99 / $29.99 per month.
BBC News
7 hours ago
- BBC News
Man suffers suspected stab wounds in Shipley street fight
A man has been taken to hospital with suspected stab wounds following a fight in of the public reported seeing two men fighting at the junction of Alma Street and Leeds Road just after15:40 BST on Yorkshire Police said officers deployed to the scene found a man with injuries believed to have been caused by a bladed weapon. He was later taken to hospital for treatment.A 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of affray and remains in custody, the force said. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
The Independent
10 hours ago
- Sport
- The Independent
Usyk vs Dubois 2: How the styles will gel in Wembley rematch
A tale as old as boxing itself – orthodox vs southpaw, left hand vs right hand… Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois. It's a puzzle that has yet to find a permanent solution, as the game evolves, so do the fighters. When Usyk and Dubois come face-to-face on Saturday night, this difference in stance will be at the forefront of the minds of both men, who will be self-assured that they have cracked the code. But what exactly does this fundamental difference in style look like? Where are the key areas that a fight can be won or lost, and how will they present themselves this weekend when the undisputed heavyweight title is on the line? The lead hand Generally speaking, a boxer takes his stance based on his dominant hand. If you are a right-handed person, you will be an orthodox fighter. This means your left will be your lead hand and will be where your jab comes from - for a southpaw, it's the opposite. This reveals a problem unique to the orthodox-southpaw puzzle. The lead hands of the fighters will constantly be battling for dominance. Lead hand dominance requires that your lead hand is above that of your opponent, pushing it down towards their hip. This means the path for your jab to land is unobstructed, and your guard remains unbroken. This is a key weapon in taking an early lead in a fight, as being the fighter who can regularly land the jab over your opponent's lead hand increases the frequency of opportunities for combination attacks and scores easy points. Footwork The battle of the feet is as essential as the battles of the hands. The front foot of the orthodox fighter will be directly opposite to that of the southpaw – rather than next to each other as we see in clashes of the same stance. Naturally, they will be standing further away from each other, and the fighter who can effectively circumnavigate the lead foot of their opponent will be at an immediate advantage. Getting your lead leg on the outside of your opponent opens up all the key target areas for heavy attacks. By passing with your lead foot, the path for the rear and more powerful hand is much more direct versus having to punch across yourself to hit the target if your foot is on the inside. Exceptions to this rule do occur, but very few fighters find success firing up the inside of their opponents' front foot. Manny Pacquiao was a great example of how it can be utilised as a rhythm breaker, but not consistently, as you are walking yourself into danger. Watch Usyk versus Dubois 2 live and exclusive on DAZN PPV this Saturday - July 19 - Buy the PPV now here. Movement The final piece of the puzzle is how the fighters use their movement, body and head to stay out of the firing line or avoid presenting a stationary target. For an orthodox fighter, bigger adjustments will have to be made as fighting a southpaw is much more rare than fighting another orthodox fighter. Traditionally, orthodox fighters are schooled to circle to their left towards the lead hand of their opponent as this minimises the angles of attack and maximises the distance to the opponent's more powerful rear hand. Against a southpaw, an orthodox fighter will have to fight against all their instincts and circle to the right to achieve the same effect. What does this mean for Usyk vs Dubois 2? Dubois is not only facing a southpaw but one of the best left-handed operators the sport has ever seen. He has the benefit of having faced him before, but it will be only his third fight against a southpaw in his career. In their first meeting, Dubois made almost every mistake there was to make against a southpaw. The Brit immediately lost the battle of the lead hand with Usyk not only firing off the jab over the top of his, but the Ukrainian was able to land the jab underneath or on the inside of Dubois's lead hand – total dominance. Dubois also made no effort to assert himself with his feet either. Every time the two entered range, it was Usyk who had his foot on the outside and was landing the much more effective work. For the rematch, these are essential adjustments Dubois will need to make. The jab is a massive asset for Dubois, and Usyk completely nullified it in their first fight. He will need to find a way to assert his lead hand before the unified champion. The body is a weakness that has been well known about Usyk since his amateur days, but no one has been able to exploit it yet. If Dubois can adjust his feet and find the outside, the body of the Ukrainian will become a much bigger target, and the devastating power that Dubois holds in his right hand will have a direct line to the chin of Usyk. For Usyk, it seems to be a case of the same again. He was so masterful in his control of all the essential aspects of an orthodox vs southpaw battle, only finding trouble through a Dubois low blow. Usyk should be expecting Dubois to come out more aggressively this time around, but if he fights with uneducated aggression, it will be easy for Usyk to step off to his right and exploit new angles of attack presented by an off-balance Dubois - something he did very well in the first fight. Watch Usyk versus Dubois 2 live and exclusive on DAZN PPV this Saturday - July 19 - f or £24.99 UK; $59.99 US; $19.99/equivalent ROW. Buy the PPV now here.
The Sun
11 hours ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Footage emerges of rowdy Daniel Dubois party that saw him arrive late for Oleksandr Usyk fight
Jack Figg, Digital Sports Reporter Published: Invalid Date, SHOCK new footage has now surfaced of the party that caused Daniel Dubois to turn up late to his own fight against Oleksandr Usyk. Dubois arrived at Wembley at 8.20pm last Saturday - less than 90 minutes before he was due to make his ringwalk. 4 4 4 The delayed arrival caused concern on the night and remained a mystery in the aftermath of Usyk's fifth-round knockout. But it has since emerged that Dubois' imposing dad and mentor Stan threw a party on the afternoon of the fight at their Essex mansion. Around 70 PEOPLE are said to have been there - some of whom the former IBF champion did not even know. And now footage has been shared online of Dubois being mobbed by crowds of people at his house while music plays in the background. The heavyweight is seen awkwardly smiling and posing for pictures as dozens of party goers chant "and the new" and "that's the champ". It has been pointed out online that Dubois had a similar gathering in September before he knocked out Anthony Joshua at Wembley. On that occasion, it was Joshua, 35, who arrived suspiciously late to the fight and his coaching team afterwards made that a point of discussion. A report by The Times also suggested Dubois' departure was delayed after Stan requested extra people carriers to bring his entourage to Wembley. Usyk vs Dubois round by round as brutal knockout cements Ukrainian's place in history OLEKSANDR USYK cemented his name in the list of all-time boxing greats as he became a three-time undisputed champion with a fifth round knockout win over Daniel Dubois. Usyk dropped Dubois multiple times as he put any doubts about his first win over the Brit to bed by cementing the repeat and avoiding the revenge. Here, SunSport's Jack Figg gives his round-by-round verdict... ROUND ONE Usyk looks light on his toes, swaying side to side, Dubois plants his feet and walks forward. Stiff jab from Usyk appears to almost wake Dubois up and the Brit responds with a one-two. Usyk searches to the body with a left, blocks a right hand from Dubois and ends the round with a menacing combo. Usyk 10 Dubois 9 ROUND TWO Dubois lunges in with a right hand, Usyk expertly takes half a step back and responds with a counter left. Another right misses from Dubois and he takes a left cross which has him on shaky legs. Already Usyk is finding his rhythm, making Dubois miss and certainly making him pay. Usyk 10 Dubois 9 (Usyk 20 Dubois 18) ROUND THREE Usyk staggers back after a right hand from Dubois - maybe more off balance than hurt. Dubois charges forward with a left hook, right hand but Usyk covers up well. Huge left hook lands on the button from Usyk, sweat sprays off Dubois face. Usyk 10 Dubois 9 (Usyk 30 Dubois 27) ROUND FOUR Right uppercut lands on Usyk's belt-line in a genuine case of dejavu from low-blow gate in their first fight. Dubois traps Usyk in the corner, lands a right but the Ukrainian legend slips off before any troubling damage can be done. Left hand lands for Usyk but Dubois grabs on and closes the distance, smart defence to cap off his best round so far. Usyk 9 Dubois 10 (Usyk 39 Dubois 37) ROUND FIVE Right hook followed by a left hand lands for Usyk has Dubois teetering backwards. Dubois comes forward, charging at Usyk and the two trade off in the corner but DOWN GOES DUBOIS after a counter right hook. He makes it to his feet but is dropped with another left hook and the fight is over! Dubois fails to beat the count and Usyk is once again undisputed heavyweight world champion. Usyk wins by KO Stan then drove Dubois, 27, to the venue himself, which caused further issues as only designated vehicles had been accredited entry. The boxer and his dad then astonishingly had to then WALK to the stadium entrance on foot from the car park. Oleksandr Usyk has press conference in stitches as he NAMES the left hook that floored Daniel Dubois at Wembley When the pair did finally arrive, footage surfaced online of Dubois' entourage being refused entry by security. It is claimed Stan essentially told them that Dubois - one half of the night's headline act - would not proceed without them. The ringside seating area had close to 50 chairs saved for guests of Stan Dubois. Whether or not the delay affected the result of the fight is up for debate - but Usyk certainly appeared a league above Dubois in the ring. He floored the Londoner with a right hook in round five and a subsequent left moments later closed the show. 'You just run out of things to say' – Usyk is a modern day great and one of the best boxers we have ever seen OLEKSANDR USYK is a modern day great and one of the best boxers we have ever seen. The Ukrainian battered a gallant but completely outclassed Daniel Dubois in their Wembley rematch to become a three-time undisputed champion. Two of those came at heavyweight after he had already cleaned up the cruiserweight division. You just run out of things to say about Usyk. Everything that he does just impresses you more and more and more. Usyk, 38, is now a three-time undisputed champion across two divisions and could be ordered to face WBO mandatory Joseph Parker, 33, next. Dubois' bizarre fight-day party has become a huge talking point in the days after the bout with even Parker himself stunned by the scenes. He said on talkSPORT: "That is insanely disruptive. I'm very surprised, I'm shocked. That many people over? You're preparing for a massive fight. "You need rest, you need to chill, you need to get in the zone." Ex-cruiserweight champion Lawrence Okolie - who beat Kevin Lerena on the undercard - used to train with Dubois under coach Shane McGuigan. And Okolie, 32, said: "The problem is, it's coming from someone that he looks (to) out of the ring. It's coming from his dad. "I've trained with him, his dad's a huge part of his life, so that is obviously going to be disruptive." 4
