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The Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
‘I've always loved my wife.. but it was bad' – Boxing legend Butterbean opens up on sex addiction in honest interview
BOXING cult icon Butterbean revealed he battled sex addiction during his glory years. The famous fighter rose to prominence during the 1990s thanks to his unique four-round matches that saw him dominating with a whopping record of 77-10-4, which included 57 knockouts. 2 2 The now 58-year-old reached immense levels of fame that also saw him crossing over to Hollywood with a hilarious cameo on Jackass as well as WWE where he knocked Bart Gunn out at WrestleMania 15. However, heavyweight rivals weren't the only big challenge the American dealt with during his heyday as he also faced addiction with sexual intercourse. The Georgia native admitted he had a lot of trouble beating his demons but managed to overcome and stay happily married to his wife Libby Gaskin. Butterbean told The Mirror: "It was pretty bad. I've been married for a long time and I've always loved my wife, but that was something that I've always had trouble getting over. "Now, I'm good. I'm confident in myself now. I don't have that problem. I'm a good boy now." Butterbean previously admitted that his addiction stemmed from his school years as he was bullied for being overweight and was ignored by female classmates. But now the boxer feels better than ever after also overcoming some chronic weight problems. The brawler ended up weighing more than 500lbs (35.7st) after his retirement in 2013 and found himself bed bound. Butterbean added: "When you can't walk and you can't walk into the store and get something to drink, you do get depressed. "I was in bed for almost a year, not got out of bed, just to go to the bathroom. And I ate in the bed. I mean, I didn't even leave the bed." However, thanks to immense help from WWE Hall of Famer and fitness guru Diamond Dallas Page as well as his famous DDPY programme, the boxing icon managed to lose 200lbs (14.3st). Butterbean said: "I went and moved to DDP for a while, did his yoga programme, and I'm in the best shape of my life right now. "I feel better now at 50-something than I did when I was in my 20s, which is insane. I can't explain it, but the Fountain of Youth, I dove in it and I come out so much better."
The Sun
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Fans baffled at protocol change during Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois
BOXING fans were left baffled when the national anthems were sung BEFORE Daniel Dubois and Oleksandr Usyk stepped into the ring. The mind-boggling protocol change at Wembley Stadium left fans scratching their heads on social media. 2 2 One X user said: "Why are they doing the national anthems when the ring is empty lol." Another added: "I swear the anthems are played when the fighters are in the ring." Mark added on X said: "Why aren't they doing the national anthems when they are inside the ring." The bizarre incident took place ahead of the rematch following the Ukrainian controversially beating DDD in their first fight back in August 2023. Dubois floored Usyk in the fifth round, but the punch was deemed a low blow by the referee, who then allowed The Cat almost four minutes to recover.
The Sun
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
‘It is odd' – Boxing fans fear for Daniel Dubois as he arrives late at Wembley for Oleksandr Usyk rematch
BOXING fans were left scratching their heads after Daniel Dubois arrived worryingly late for his rematch against Oleksandr Usyk. Dubois turned up at Wembley at around 8.20pm - less than two hours before he is due to face Usyk. 3 Fans online had voiced concern with the IBF champion nowhere to be seen while Usyk was already beginning his warm up. But after Dubois finally did arrive, fears mounted on social media. One said: "Dubois pulled up late. Mind games or is he scared?" Another added: "Anthony Joshua was late to Wembley Stadium against Daniel Dubois & didn't look happy, either in the training room or during his ring walk. "Tonight, Dubois is late to Wembley & he doesn't look a happy bunny. Just an observation, in case history does repeat itself…" Dubois, 27, heads into the fight having knocked out Joshua, 35, at Wembley in September. Usyk vs Dubois 2 - All the info OLEKSANDR USYK and Daniel Dubois meet again in a blockbuster heavyweight unification fight at Wembley Stadium THIS SATURDAY! Usyk won the first fight in August 2023 via a ninth round KO - but only after Dubois knocked him to the canvas with a body blow that was ruled a low blow. Dubois, 27, has improved massively since that first meeting, reeling off stunning wins over Jarrell Miller, Filip Hrgovic and Anthony Joshua. Watch Usyk vs Dubois 2 LIVE on DAZN Here's everything you need to know ahead of the big fight... INFO All the info for Usyk vs Dubois 2 Latest ticket availability and price How much are Usyk and Dubois earning for the rematch? Get £50 in bonuses talkSPORT BET LATEST NEWS, EXCLUSIVES & FEATURES 3 USYK VS DUBOIS 2: Stream, TV channel and undercard info for blockbuster Wembley fight Watch Usyk vs Dubois 2 LIVE on DAZN And AJ's coach Ben Davison said arriving late on the day of the fight factored into Joshua's performance. Davison said on talkSPORT: "This isn't an excuse, he's never mentioned it and it's not the reason we lost. "He was very very late arriving to the dressing room before the fight for unforeseen circumstances. "It was a major rush which wasn't ideal. Maybe that had an impact on his ring walk, I can't say yes or no. "Again it's not an excuse, but if what you guys were seeing is true, maybe the fact he was late then that didn't help. "The fights before we had an extremely long warm-up, this time it was the complete opposite. "But this time it was a big rush, although it wasn't why he lost." 3
The Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios EXACT time – what time are ring walks as PacMan makes stunning return TONIGHT
BOXING legend Manny Pacquiao will make a stunning return to the ring TONIGHT! The Filipino icon will face Mario Barrios for his WBC welterweight title in Las Vegas. 2 2 Pacquiao called time on his professional career in August 2021, shortly after his defeat to Yordenis Ugas. The four-time welterweight champion has been competing in exhibition bouts, with his most recent resulting in a draw against Rukiya Anpo last year. Pacquiao returns to the pro circuit looking to set a new record as boxing 's oldest welterweight world champion - a record he already holds, having won the WBA Super title in 2019 at the age of 40. What time are the ring-walks for Pacquiao vs Barrios and when does the fight start? The ring-walks for Pacquiao vs Barrios are expected to be at approximately 4am BST (Sunday morning in UK)/11pm ET. The fight will begin at around 4.20am BST/11.20pm ET. Timings are subject to change depending on the length of the undercard fights. The main show is set to start at 1am BST/8pm ET. What TV channel is Pacquiao vs Barrios on and can it be live streamed? Pacquiao vs Barrios will be broadcast live on Amazon Prime PPV. The event is priced at £14.99 in the UK and $79.95 in the US. Alternatively, SunSport's live blog will bring you round-by-round coverage of every fight. Who else is on the card? Here are all the bouts taking place in Las Vegas:
Scottish Sun
08-06-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Chris Eubank Jr's brother Nathanael calls out Conor Benn's estranged brother Harley to settle ‘unfinished business'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CHRIS EUBANK JR'S brother Nathanial has called out Conor Benn's estranged brother to fight and settle their "unfinished business." Nathanael Wilson was the secret eldest child of British boxing legend Eubank Sr - but the two reconciled in 2017. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Chris Eubank Jr with dad Sr and brother Nathanael Wilson 5 Nigel Benn with his sons Harley and Conor Wilson - who is now close with Eubank Jr and his cousin Harlem - has a professional boxing record of eight wins, two losses and one draw. Meanwhile Harley was born just days apart from his brother Conor and also had a rocky relationship with his dad Nigel. And Harley revealed he recently lost touch with brother Conor and his iconic former world champion father. Conor, 28, was beaten in April by Eubank Jr, 35, in their second generation grudge match at Tottenham. READ MORE IN BOXING AL BE HONEST Ali's grandson Nico eyes UK debut fight after being inspired by Eubank vs Benn But the family feud - started by Eubank Sr's 1990 win over Nigel and draw three years later - could be extended further. Wilson, 36, took to Instagram to call out Harley with the message: "UNFINISHED BUSINESS!! The EUBANK BENN saga continues." Harley, 28, responded: "Okay you're serious let's get it cracking." Wilson has not fought since 2020 when he was stopped in three rounds by Stu Greener. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Harley on the other hand 9-2 and currently signed to Misfits Boxing - the home of celebrity-style crossover bouts. He was due to face 15-3 Joe Laws on KSI's undercard in March - but the Misfits co-founder pulled out through injury. Harley was in talks to fight Wilson in 2022 - when Eubank Jr was first due to face Benn. But Benn was pulled out after failing a drug test - until his doping case was later dropped. A rematch with Eubank Jr is already pencilled in with September 27 at Tottenham targeted. 5 Nathanael Wilson is Chris Eubank's eldest son Credit: Getty Images - Getty 5 Harley Benn is 9-2 as a boxer Credit: Reuters
