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Anthony Joshua teases surprise move into another sport amid Jake Paul showdown talks
Anthony Joshua has taken to social media to make a plea to Matchroom boss Eddie Hearn over a business venture in a different sport. Since turning professional in 2013 Joshua has been attached to the Matchroom banner, a partnership that led to two-time world champion status for the 2012 Olympic gold medallist. Currently sidelined as he recovers from elbow surgery he underwent earlier this year, Joshua appears to be brainstorming ideas for life after boxing, suggesting to Hearn that they tackle football agency together. He posted on his Instagram story: 'Eddie Hearn, the family has conquered darts, snooker, pool, boxing, fishing, golf, owning a football club & you've had a presence in basketball, netball & gymnastics. 'I believe 'we' could look at the football agency industry and have a strong presence. 'Imagine we help manager the player who helped England win the World Cup. 'Call me tomorrow mate.' Eddie Hearn's father, founder of Matchroom Barry Hearn, owned English Football League club Leyton Orient for the best part of two decades, but that is the limit of the family's direct involvement in the sport. However, Matchroom's success across a variety of sports would give them instant authority in the world of football. There has been some overlap with football agencies and promotions in the past, with one of the biggest companies in soccer, Wasserman, buying Team Sauerland and creating Wasserman Boxing in 2021. In May, Joshua confirmed that he was exploring the possibility of buying shares in hometown football club Watford. The Hornets have bounced between the Premier League and Championship over the past 20 years, but whilst Joshua is fond of the club, it appeared to be more of a financial decision. He told Seconds Out: "We wanted to move into private equity, venture capital funds. As you earn, naturally, you want to save. "So rather than me spending recklessly I'm trying to invest money into certain asset classes and that was an opportunity that presented itself. 'Nothing's come of it yet. It's a serious investment. If it comes off it's one that should do well. 'If they went back to the Premier League, then I'd need to get a shop on Market Street because the traffic that would be coming through Watford would be phenomenal. 'If we don't do it then good luck to them anyway because they're a great team." Speculation has surrounded Joshua in recent days, with rumours about his next opponent. Latest Queensberry recruit Tony Yoka is one mooted option, but Jake Paul's camp have claimed that talks with Matchroom have started regarding a potential bout between their fighter and Joshua. DAZN 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. A subscription includes weekly magazine shows, comprehensive fight library, exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes documentaries, and podcasts and vodcasts.
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Son to leave Tottenham this summer after 10 years
Tottenham captain Son Heung-min says he will leave the club this summer after 10 South Korea international joined Spurs from Bayer Leverkusen in 2015 and has scored 173 goals in 454 was captain when Tottenham beat Manchester United in the Europa League final in May to clinch their first trophy in 17 33-year-old, who is under contract with Spurs until 2026, has been linked with Major League Soccer side Los Angeles described the decision as "the most difficult one I have made in my career" as he spoke to media alongside new manager Thomas Frank."I came to north London as a kid - a very young age, a young boy came to London who even didn't speak English," Son said."Leaving this club as a grown man is a very, very proud moment."Tottenham are currently in Seoul as part of their pre-season preparations, with Son set to play his final game for the club in his home country.
BBC News
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FA Cup on display at Harwich and Parkeston FC
The FA Cup has been displayed at a non-league football club as part of its 150th anniversary side Harwich and Parkeston FC are returning to the competition for the first time since 2019, facing AFC Dunstable in the extra preliminary round on chairman Tony Armstrong said the display of the trophy was instrumental in showing how far the club had come since nearly going out of existence 23 years ago."It's the hard work from volunteers that has resurrected the club," he said. The club opened its doors to its youth teams and the public to come to see the iconic president Terry Francis said: "It's an honour for the club and inspiring for young people and non-league supporters."Supporter Mark, 38, who has been taking his daughter Holly, 11, to matches since she was born, said it was surreal to see the trophy, especially at his home team manager Matt Carmichael said: "A successful [cup] run would mean a lot to the club financially."He said the club was on a good trajectory, following their promotion to Premier Division of the Essex Senior League, and the "sky is the limit." Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
