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dailymail.co.uk > news > article-15/45/2671 > amp > Boxer-Muhammad-Ali-abstained-sex-fights-scientists-intimate-sporting-performance.html

No holds barred! Boxer Muhammad Ali abstained from sex before fights... now scientists say getting intimate prior to a bout may actually enhance sporting performance

No holds barred! Boxer Muhammad Ali abstained from sex before fights... now scientists say getting intimate prior to a bout may actually enhance sporting performance10+ hour, 9+ min ago   (296+ words) By SOPHIE FREEMAN 23:37 10 Jan 2026, updated 01:29 11 Jan 2026 Muhammad Ali famously claimed he would abstain from sex for six weeks before a big fight to allow him to focus on the task at hand. However scientists now say the world heavyweight champion…...

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dailymail.co.uk > sport > mma > article-15/44/5267 > Mariusz-Wach-MMA-three-v-one.html

Top heavyweight boxer, who fought Wladimir Klitschko for a world title, knocks out three influencers in bizarre 3 vs 1 MMA fight

Top heavyweight boxer, who fought Wladimir Klitschko for a world title, knocks out three influencers in bizarre 3 vs 1 MMA fight3+ day, 2+ hour ago   (461+ words) By TARA ANSON-WALSH, FOOTBALL REPORTER Polish boxer Mariusz Wach, who once fought Wladimir Klitschko for a world heavyweight title, blasted through three opponents in three minutes during a bizarre MMA exhibition bout. At the peak of his powers, Wach challenged…...

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dailymail.co.uk > sport > mma > article-15/44/0625 > amp > ufc-julianna-pena-venezuela-maduro.html

Trump-loving UFC star nicknamed the 'Venezuelan Vixen' slams 'liberal snowflakes' and hails operation to end Nicolas Maduro's 'oppression"

Trump-loving UFC star nicknamed the 'Venezuelan Vixen' slams 'liberal snowflakes' and hails operation to end Nicolas Maduro's 'oppression"4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (787+ words) By JAMES COHEN, SPORTS REPORTER 02:43 07 Jan 2026, updated 02:59 07 Jan 2026 A Trump-loving UFC star - dubbed the 'Venezuelan Vixen' - has hit back at 'liberal snowflakes' who opposed the United States' capture of President Nicolas Maduro. Trump announced early Saturday morning that the US…...

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dailymail.co.uk > news > article-15/43/2899 > Former-world-champion-boxer-Herbie-Hide-court-punching-policeman.html

Former world champion boxer Herbie Hide appears in court accused of punching a plain clothes policeman

Former world champion boxer Herbie Hide appears in court accused of punching a plain clothes policeman1+ week, 3+ hour ago   (364+ words) Former heavyweight world champion Herbie Hide has appeared in court accused of punching a plain clothes police officer during a confrontation at his home. The 54-year-old, once crowned WBO heavyweight champion and famed in the ring as the 'Dancing Destroyer…...

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dailymail.co.uk > sport > boxing > article-15/42/8639 > Paul-McCullagh-Jr-cause-death-boxer.html

Paul McCullagh Jr's cause of death revealed: Father gives heartbreaking update on how boxer, 25, was 'sick for months before going for tests' and was a 'warrior to the end while I fell apart'

Paul McCullagh Jr's cause of death revealed: Father gives heartbreaking update on how boxer, 25, was 'sick for months before going for tests' and was a 'warrior to the end while I fell apart'1+ week, 2+ day ago   (621+ words) By CIARAN FOREMAN, SPORTS REPORTER Boxing star Paul McCullagh Jr died following a short battle with an aggressive form of bone cancer, his father has revealed. The 25-year-old Northern Irishman, who was an amateur heavyweight champion and had won both…...

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dailymail.co.uk > sport > boxing > article-15/42/7269 > Paul-McCullagh-Jr-dies-aged-25-Tributes-paid-promising-Northern-Irish-star-came-famous-boxing-family.html

Paul McCullagh Jr dies aged 25: Tributes paid to promising Northern Irish star who came from famous boxing family

Paul McCullagh Jr dies aged 25: Tributes paid to promising Northern Irish star who came from famous boxing family1+ week, 2+ day ago   (307+ words) By LIAM MORGAN, ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Northern Irish boxing star'Paul McCullagh Jr has died at the age of 25 following a short illness. McCullagh Jr, who had won both of his fights since turning professional in 2020 and was a heavyweight champion…...

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dailymail.co.uk > sport > mma > article-15/42/6871 > ben-askren-double-lung-transplant-update.html

UFC legend Ben Askren gives rare health update after life-or-death double lung transplant: 'I left earth for 40 days"

UFC legend Ben Askren gives rare health update after life-or-death double lung transplant: 'I left earth for 40 days"1+ week, 3+ day ago   (397+ words) By MAX WINTERS, US DEPUTY SPORTS EDITOR Former UFC star Ben Askren has given fans a rare update on his health after he underwent a terrifying life-or-death double lung transplant last year." Last summer, the 41-year-old 'flatlined' four times and…...

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dailymail.co.uk > sport > mma > article-15/42/0935 > joe-rogan-dakota-ditcheva-comment-pretty.html

Joe Rogan slammed for 'pretty girl' comment about champion fighter Dakota Ditcheva

Joe Rogan slammed for 'pretty girl' comment about champion fighter Dakota Ditcheva1+ week, 5+ day ago   (422+ words) By JACK BEZANTS, US DEPUTY SPORTS EDITOR Joe Rogan has been slammed by an ex-UFC fighter for his recent comments about the appearance of unbeaten PFL champion fighter'Dakota Ditcheva. Rogan was discussing Ditcheva on one of his recent podcasts where…...

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dailymail.co.uk > sport > boxing > article-15/41/9505 > Anthony-Joshua-car-crash-Nigeria-LIVE.html

Anthony Joshua car crash LIVE: Officials reveal suspected cause of smash which killed two men and left two-time heavyweight champion injured

Anthony Joshua car crash LIVE: Officials reveal suspected cause of smash which killed two men and left two-time heavyweight champion injured1+ week, 6+ day ago   (859+ words) By MICHAEL PAVITT, SPORTS REPORTER and RIATH AL-SAMARRAI, CHIEF SPORTS FEATURE WRITER Officials in Nigeria have released several images of the aftermath of the crash. One shows a severely damaged car, pictured next to a police car and onlookers. Two…...

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dailymail.co.uk > sport > boxing > article-15/40/8731 > Jake-Paul-Anthony-Joshua-defeat-broken-jaw.html

Revealed: What next for Jake Paul after being left with a broken jaw

Revealed: What next for Jake Paul after being left with a broken jaw2+ week, 5+ day ago   (567+ words) By CHARLOTTE DALY, MULTIMEDIA CONTENT REPORTER and CIARAN FOREMAN, SPORTS REPORTER Jake Paul is facing a nine-month recovery after Anthony Joshua fractured his jaw during their heavyweight bout, it can be revealed. Paul, 28, who banked an eye-watering "69,000 per second for…...