2 days agoLatest NewsComments Off on Trying to make Chris Eubank vs Conor Benn happen was like coming into a car crash, they hate each other, says Ben Shalom
BOXING promoter Ben Shalom has likened making Chris Eubank Jr’s fight against Conor Benn to a car crash.
GettyArranging Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn’s fight has been likened to a car crash[/caption]
PAPromoter Ben Shalom admits he can’t believe the fight is finally going ahead[/caption]
And it will finally lay to rest the ghosts of their failed clash in October 2022.
The scrap was axed when Benn failed two Voluntary Anti-Doping Association Tests.
The unbeaten welterweight contender then had the fight of his life to try and prove his innocence and get his career back on track.
Benn, 28, was later charged by UK Anti-Doping and a bitter dispute with the British Boxing Board of Control ensued after the fighter was stripped of his license.
It saw him take his career to America, where he had two routine wins up at super-welterweight against Rodolfo Orozco and Peter Dobson.
Eubank, 35, went on to have a double header with Liam Smith, 36, losing the first by KO before winning the rematch by stoppage.
He then beat Kamil Szeremeta in his last bout in October – with Benn ringside in Saudi Arabia.
Following his seventh-round stoppage of Szeremeta, 35, he faced off with Benn in the ring to fuel speculation their bitter bout was back on.
And a month later, UKAD released a statement to confirm Benn’s ban had been lifted – clearing him to fight on home soil again.
Boxxer founder and fight promoter Shalom has now lifted the lid on the difficulty of setting up Eubank Jr’s fight against Benn.
Speaking to Betfred, he likened negotiations to a car crash and admits Turki Al-Sheikh was the driving force behind the bout.
Shalom said: “The thing about Chris Eubank Jr. vs Conor Benn is that it’s bigger than boxing, and there’s very few events that are, so of course getting it over the line was tricky.
“We weren’t involved in the first scheduled fight with the chaos surrounding the drug testing and failed drugs tests, so we came into an absolute car crash, which involved two fighters that absolutely hate each other.
“They don’t even want to talk to each other or give anything, but it was the fight to make.
“Both fighters were talking about doing other fights and all this, but we always knew that this was the fight to make. It was hard, everything was an argument.
“For me, Chris Eubank Jr. is far and away the A side and bigger name and of course I’m going to say that, but I think his resume proves that and the fights he’s been in before prove that, but we were dealing with a tricky character and another promoter in Matchroom.
“It was almost like full circle, I have to be honest, because when I came into the sport, probably Matchroom at the time, even though that’s changed now with Frank Warren, were the leaders and they were trying to make our life very, very difficult, so to come full circle and be at the negotiating table for Eubank Jr. vs Benn is a crazy story and boxing’s full of crazy stories.
“We finally got it over the line with the help of His Excellency (Turki Al-Sheikh) because he was able to take ego out of the window and Conor didn’t have to see how much Chris was earning, which I think was half the battle.
“The interest in it is huge, the history is huge and it’s definitely one that will go down in the history books and be remembered for a very long time, so I’m delighted to be involved in what I believe will be the biggest show in British boxing, if not boxing, this year.”
2 days agoLatest NewsComments Off on My bling ring is so massive I’m embarrassed to wear it – people can’t decide if it’s ‘tacky Temu’ or gorgeous
A WOMAN has sparked a fierce debate after showing off her mega promise ring which she is ”embarrassed” to walk around with.
The tradition of gifting promise rings dates back to ancient times, when rings engraved with romantic poems were exchanged as a symbol and promise of love.
tiktok/@davinagirlyfindsThe sparkly band features several adorable shiny heart-shaped gems[/caption]
tiktok/@davinagirlyfindsDavina, who said the piece of jewellery was ‘affordable’, told viewers she was ’embarrassed’ to wear it[/caption]
Nowadays, it often means a couple’s commitment to each other or a declaration of monogamy, especially if they’ve been dating for some time.
The ring, which is usually on the daintier side, is typically thought of as a sort of ”pre-engagement‘‘ ring, explained the experts atH. Samuel.
One woman who recently received one from her partner is TikToker Davina – however, as gorgeous as it may be, Davina said she was too ”embarrassed” to be seen with it on her finger.
Although it is not known whether the woman has any idea where the mega ring had been purchased, she noted the jewellery was ”affordable”.
Unsure of the style of the promise ring, Davina said in her video: ”He gave me this but I’m a little embarrassed to wear it.”
The now-viral clip, which has racked up more than a staggering 19million views, also sees the woman show the gigantic ring from all angles.
The sparkly band features several adorable shiny heart-shaped gems while the main centre of attention is the epic heart rock in the middle.
But while the beauty buff felt awkward sporting the mega ring on her finger, people on social media said she should ”be grateful” and appreciate the romantic gesture.
One woman said: ”Embarrassed girl I’ll be showing off.”
Another chimed in: ”Embarrassed? If my man got me that I’d be on the floor ROLLING in happy tears.”
”It’s beautiful, be grateful,” someone else told Davina, as others wondered what the future engagement ring would look like.
However, there were also plenty of those who not only recommended her to wear it with a ”necklace chain” but also thought the jaw-dropping ring looked ”tacky” and had been ordered online on the cheap from ”Temu”.
How much should you spend on an engagement ring?
New analysis by engagement ring expert, 77 Diamonds, reveals that the average person across Britain should be spending almost £10k on an engagement ring if they plan to pop the question in 2025.
It’s often said that when buying an engagement ring, a good rule of thumb is that it should cost the equivalent of three months salary.
77 Diamonds has analysed average gross salary data in Great Britain from the Office for National Statistics* to understand exactly what three months worth of salary currently comes to, and reveal the areas of the country in which proposers might be buying the most expensive rings.
London: £12,916
The South East: £10,587
East of England: £10,162
Scotland: £9,011
North West: £8,793
West Midlands: £8,693
South West: £8,601
East Midlands: £8,499
Yorkshire and the Humber: £8,490
Wales: £8,160
North West: £8,139
”Same I would also be embarrassed,” wrote a viewer.
”i found my people, i hate big rings,” a TikTok user chimed in.
”got the same one from temu,” a thrifty fashionista claimed.
”Oh I see exactly what you mean now holy,” someone else also couldn’t believe the mammoth size.
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2 days agoLatest NewsComments Off on We’re homeless, forced to sleep in a TENT & £100k in debt as council don’t like our wooden shed – but we won’t give in
A COUPLE in their 80s have been made homeless and forced to sleep in a tent after the council evicted them from their shed.
Eric Goodman and partner Penelope Blake have spent a decade and £100,000 fighting to stay in a wooden lodge they moved into in Norfolk.
The couple have been fighting to live in their wooden lodge for a decadeSWNSPenelope Blake and Eric Goodman faced a new obstacle in their planning row with the council[/caption]
The agent looking into the case has been dismissed over a ‘perceived conflict of interest’
After downsizing and moving into a wooden lodge in the garden, they were evicted by the council for not having the correct planning permission.
This kickstarted a decade-long blazing row, which has been delayed this month as the couple were informed this month that the officials reviewing their case had a “perceived conflict of interest”.
It turns out the woman who dismissed the appeal in 2021, Sarah Dyer, and the man who the assigned inspector of the planning dispute are married.
Joff Goodman, son of Eric, is baffled as to why this didn’t come apparent months ago.
He asked: “Surely Mr Dyer should have done his due diligence before accepting the appointment.
“I talk with my wife about everything. Surely they discuss their work over dinner?
“The appeal determination has now been delayed, causing further financial burden and stress on my father and Penny, which could have been avoided.”
Eric Goodman and partner Penelope Blake were told the removal of the agent was due to “unforeseen circumstances.”
Joff has branded the entire debacle as “ridiculous” and has raised concerns the blunder will cause further financial damage to his father and Penelope.
The couple, both in their 80s, are now amid their ninth attempt to be allowed to stay in their wooden lodge.
Previously North Norfolk District Council (NNDC) evicted the elderly couple for not having the correct planning permission as it was not initially built for residents.
The little lodge was built as an annexe to the couples original home, Robin Farm, but they decided to downsize and moved full time into the shed.
They asked to change the use of the lodge known as “The Muster” and “Willow Barn” office-studio to a residential dwelling.
Little did they know this would embroil them into a decade-long downsizing row with the NNDC.
By splitting the land and selling the house, they gave away the correct planning permission to live on the land where the lodge is.
The couple were evicted by the council and had to crash with family and friends or splash out on costly accommodation.
At one point they even ended up being forced to live in a tent as they had no other property and were dependent on living in their lodge.
They attempted to get permission for a High Court battle and failed and have struggled to reason with the council who have continually denied their appeals.
The NNDC had rejected permission for the building to be used as a residential property claiming it’s too isolated.
Mr Goodman and Ms Blake had high hopes that the official assigned to their case could help them – until they were told that Ian Dyer had to step down this month.
Joff Goodman continued: “For me, it is absolutely ridiculous.
“This has been going on for years when there is a housing shortage and it goes against government guidance.”
He said the pair found it “near-impossible” to find a rental property to live in due to being in their 80s and thinks the conflict is “complete nonsense.”
Having spent £100,000 on legal fees and accommodation, the family are fuming that this “perceived conflict of interest” will only set them back even further.
A spokesman for the Planning Inspectorate said: “Due to our concerns that there could be a perceived conflict of interest, a new Inspector has been assigned, who is obliged to look at it afresh.
“We hope this will alleviate any concerns parties may have had and be absolutely clear on the impartiality of our inspectors when making decisions.”
The Sun has reached out to North Norfolk District Council for a comment.
North Norfolk District CouncilThe couple have sought out planning permission (illustration pictured) to get residency in their shed[/caption]
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