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Watch as former boxer Tony Bellew is marched away after altercation with Franklin’s team following Joshua fight
TONY BELLEW was involved a post-fight altercation with a member of Jermaine Franklin’s team moments after the American’s clash with Anthony Joshua.
Franklin suffered a points defeat to the former two-time unified heavyweight champion, who turned in a less-than-impressive display at The O2.
Anthony Joshua returned to the win column against Jermaine Franklin on Saturday night[/caption]
Both men had to be held back from trading blows after the bell[/caption]
Tony Bellew nearly found himself embroiled in a scuffle with a member of Team Bellew[/caption]
The former WBC cruiserweight champ cut a frustrated figure after the incident[/caption]
AJ nearly came to blows with Franklin after the final bell but was held back by the ref AS Franklin was restrained by a member of his team.
But former WBC cruiserweight king Bellew almost found himself trading blows with a Team Franklin member.
Thankfully no blows were thrown as Bellew was dragged away from the epicentre of the ruckus.
Bellew cut an angry figure as he walked away from the scene of the incident, which was just as lively as the fight itself.
Victory over Franklin saw Joshua snap a two-fight losing streak, which was inflicted on him by pound-for-pound king Oleksandr Usyk.
In his post-fight interview, he said: “Last time I grabbed the mic, it was a bit chaotic so I’m calm.
“I appreciate every single person coming out this evening.
“Inside this squared circle, it’s a different type of energy in here so I apologise to anybody watching and seeing that type of stuff because we’re sportsmen.”
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Despite being frustrated with Franklin’s roughhouse tactics, Joshua insists he has the utmost respect for the 989 Assassin.
He continued: “I respect Jermaine, I respect everyone here tonight.
“Eddie, thank you for this opportunity, fans and people watching at home, thank you as well.”
When asked who he’d like to fight next, including a potential fight with Tyson Fury, he said: “You know me, I like to provide for the fans.
“I know who the fans want. Who do the fans want?They said Fury?
“The ball is in his court, I will 100 per cent be honoured to compete for the WBC heavyweight championship of the world.
“I stand here and say that proudly, it would be an honour, so wherever you are if you’re listening.
“You know my management, you know my promoter.
“We’ve had dialect before, so let’s continue this and hopefully we can get this on sooner rather than later.
“We ain’t getting any younger.”
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Madonna, 64, shares steamy kiss with boxer Josh Popper, 29, as pop star confirms new relationship with racy PDA pic
MADONNA has apparently gone Instagram official with new boy toy Josh Popper.
The 29-year-old boxer is a real knockout.
Madonna kissed new boytoy Josh Popper[/caption]
The singer seemed to confirm rumors she is dating the boxer[/caption]
Rumors had been spreading that the 64-year-old Material Girl was dating the much younger pugilist.
On Tuesday, Madonna shared a photo of herself kissing the masked man, seemingly confirming the whispers.
The pair were dressed all in black, as she celebrated the Jewish holiday Purim.
The singer was wearing a black lace mask, as Josh donned a black scarf and cap, exposing only his eyes.
The two locked lips through their respective coverings.
Madonna captioned the photo “Killers who are partying,” as she dressed as Queen Esther, the heroine of the religious story.
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Josh is a New York City-based boxer who attended Rowan University in New Jersey.
At one point, he was recruited by the Indianapolis Colts and he trained with the Arizona Cardinals.
He is also the co-founder of Bredwinner’s boxing studio, which is how he met Madonna.
The pair became acquainted with one another after Popper began training the Queen of Pop’s son David Banda.
The Papa Don’t Preach singer was even seen supporting Popper during a couple of boxing matches.
The boxer may also be recognized by his guest appearance in the Bravo reality show Summer House.
He appeared as a personal trainer to series regular Samantha Feher.
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It’s been nearly a year since Madonna said goodbye to boyfriend Ahlamalik Williams after three years together.
The superstar told friends she was single again after deciding things were not working out with the 29-year-old dancer.
The couple — who have a 35-year age gap — started dating in 2019, and Madonna regularly shared photos of him on social media.
But they were not seen together for several weeks, and friends said they amicably decided to separate.
A source said: “Madonna has thrown herself into a busy social life and has been seeing her friends and family after the split.
“She has a packed schedule, working on her upcoming biopic, new music and looking after her family.
“Things have been on and off with Ahlamalik for a while. There’s a lot of love but for now they have decided to separate.
“They are still on good terms and there are no hard feelings but they are at different places with their lives.
“They spent months together on tour and in lockdown, but now he has moved out of her home.
“With them both working on other things, it was hard to keep their romance alight.”
Ahlamalik first met Madonna while dancing on her Rebel Heart tour in 2015.
During their romance, she helped him land a lucrative deal with fashion designer Stella McCartney and collaborated with him on a song as he tried to launch his own music career.
Josh trained Madonna’s son.[/caption]
The singer was celebrating the holiday Purim[/caption]
She broke up with dancer Ahlamalik Williams last year[/caption]