Asian boxing champion

IN a little over a decade, Ellie Goulding has shifted 15million albums and 102million singles and has enjoyed global success. But as she revealed her first pregnancy this week , in a carefully choreographed announcement alongside an interview with fashion bible Vogue, the 34-year-old singer and socialite made it clear her ambition is far bigger. This wasn’t just baby news, but a statement of intent. Just hours after the announcement, she made her first appearance with a burgeoning bump when she took centre stage at a high-end fashion launch for Hugo Boss as it unveiled a new collaboration with heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua. And the real revelation was the transformation of Ellie — now the darling of the fashion world, close friend of the royals and eager to branch out to become a top businesswoman alongside her already impressive showbiz credentials and an estimated £30million fortune. As one insider put it: “She’s done all she can as a pop star — her … [Read more...] about Ellie Goulding was plagued by doubt and anxiety but now she’s pregnant and planning her showstopping comeback

TIGER Woods’ family worry he may get hooked on painkillers as he recovers from his horrific car crash. A source said the golf icon , who has been in rehab, has a “deep-seated” issue with prescription drugs — and warned a “potentially huge problem” lies ahead. Tiger , 45, suffered serious leg and ankle injuries in the crash near Los Angeles earlier this week. Yesterday US President Barrack Obama sent "prayers" to Tiger Woods, tweeting "Sending my prayers to @TigerWoods and his family tonight—here’s to a speedy recovery for the GOAT of golf. "If we’ve learned anything over the years, it’s to never count Tiger out." It comes as police officials say that the golfer won't face criminal charges, with Deputy Carlos Gonzalez adding: "This remains an accident, an accident is not a crime, they do happen, unfortunately." Asked whether or not any drugs of alcohol tests were done at the scene, Gonzalez said: "The Deputy on the scene assessed the condition of Tiger Woods and … [Read more...] about Tiger Woods accident latest news – Crash injuries could see golfer hooked on painkiller meds again, friends fear

Tiger Woods was "not drunk" at the wheel and the crash that seriously injured him was "purely an accident", according to the Los Angeles County sheriff. The 45-year-old golf star suffered serious leg injuries when his car hit a kerb and then a tree before rolling several times on the border of Rolling Hills Estates and Rancho Palos Verdes in Los Angeles on Tuesday morning. No other cars were involved. Police have found no evidence that the golf champ was impaired by drugs or alcohol following Tuesday's accident on a downhill stretch of road known for crashes, Sheriff Alex Villanueva said. "He was not drunk, we can throw that one out," the sheriff said during a livestreamed social media event, appearing to rule out any potential criminal charges despite the ongoing investigation. Advertisement More from Tiger Woods Tiger Woods: Major comeback for golf star this time could be simply returning to a pain-free life Tiger Woods was … [Read more...] about Tiger Woods: LA sheriff says car crash ‘purely an accident’ and golfer ‘was not drunk’

BRUNO V TYSON 15, 90mins ★★★★☆ FRANK Bruno never shied away from taking a pounding – both in and out of the boxing ring. He took it on the chin when jokes were made about his move into panto putting his career “behind him”, and when he was labelled a big softie and even when rival Lennox Lewis used a racial slur. But if you think it didn’t hurt, you’d be wrong. This illuminating Sky Original documentary offers a long overdue reappraisal of the British fighter’s truly remarkable ring career. Just because he has a jolly laugh giant enough to shake frowns upside down, it doesn’t mean we shouldn’t take him seriously. Growing up on the tough streets of South London, he turned from street brawling to ring craft after being sent to a school for problem kids. A sledgehammer puncher, Frank won his first 21 fights by knockout. His problem, though, was the path to heavyweight domination became quickly blocked by Tyson — a ferocious fighter, undoubtedly one of the … [Read more...] about Bruno v Tyson offers a unique look at the mutual respect between two top boxers