38 h. ago ‘In this ’til the end’: Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner on refusing to quit amid furor over ‘Nazi’ tattoo

Platner’s populist campaign faces backlash over past comments and a contentious tattooOn a recent Monday night, Graham Platner – oysterman, army veteran and Democratic hopeful for US Senate – took the stage in a small Maine town known for its oyster farming to assure voters that he was still in the game to win the Democratic primary, and ultimately unseat five-term Republican incumbent Susan Collins.He addressed a crowd of 700, the most that could fit into the school gymnasium in Damariscotta, Maine before organizers had to start turning people away. As is typical for his campaign events, the gruff, plain-talking, flannel-clad, local business owner and former marine dissected the “establishment political system that serves the interests of the ultra wealthy” in front of a captivated audience. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Brad Rea survived on beans on toast after being left ‘skint’ with cancelled fights how he is earning biggest purse

BRAD REA survived on beans on toast after cancelled fights left him skint - but his refusal to quit landed him the European title and a career-high purse. Rea was set for a big-earning Saudi Arabia bout in February - before Swedish opponent Constantino Nanga pulled out injured with a week to go. Two months...

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1 week ago The Weekend Drop: Lily Allen, Demi Lovato, Bon Jovi, Dave and the rest of this week's new album releases

Your guide to some of the big albums due for release on New Music Friday this week

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2 w. ago Frank Warren names David Adeleye as potential next opponent for Dave Allen

Warren hopes to pit a member of his heavyweight stable against Matchroom’s Allen in the near future

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3 w. ago Heavyweight who knocked out Arslanbek Makhmudov calls for Anthony Joshua showdown at Colosseum

Joshua has plenty of suitors for his comeback fight, with Makhmudov keen after outpointing Dave Allen on Saturday

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3 w. ago Dave Allen considering dramatic career move after Arslanbek Makhmudov loss

Allen has campaigned as a heavyweight throughout his career – but he is open to dropping down a weight class

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3 w. ago Ranking Britain’s top 10 heavyweight boxers after Dave Allen’s heartbreaking loss

Britain has produced many top heavyweights over the years, but who is currently ruling the roost in boxing’s glamour division?

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3 w. ago What’s next for Dave Allen after falling short in Arslanbek Makhmudov challenge?

Allen was beaten by Makhmudov in Sheffield, in fight that could have launched him to another level entirely

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3 w. ago Beaten Dave Allen drops verdict on potential Anthony Joshua vs Arslanbek Makhmudov fight

Allen fell short in his pursuit of victory over Makhmudov, but promised it was not the end of his story

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3 w. ago Dave Allen drops verdict on potential Anthony Joshua vs Arslanbek Makhmudov fight

Dave Allen fell short in his pursuit of greatness against Arslanbek Makhmudov, but promised it was not the end of his story

Sport

3 w. ago How Dave Allen missed his big chance on a night that carried a brutal reminder

‘I’m just not good enough,’ was Allen’s simple post-fight assessment, after he fell to a points loss against Arslanbek Makhmudov

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3 w. ago Dave Allen admits he might quit boxing after Makhmudov punishment to focus on family but targets surprise UK tour

DAVE ALLEN wants a UK tour and British title shot to end his roller-coaster career. Or the heavyweight might just sail off into the sunset with his young family ... British boxing’s 33-year-old cult hero lost a unanimous decision to 6ft 5in Russian Arslanbek Makhmudov on Saturday night in front of 9,000 Sheffield fight fans. Barring...

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3 w. ago Dave Allen refuses to quit despite Arslanbek Makhmudov defeat

Dave Allen was beaten on points by Arslanbek Makhmudov after struggling to make an impression against the giant Russian

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3 w. ago ‘Needs investigating..’ – Fans slam ‘RIGGED’ and ‘absolutely disgraceful’ scorecard on Dave Allen vs Makhmudov undercard

BOXING fans are up in arms over the "disgraceful" scorecard from the fight between Josh Padley vs Reece Bellotti. The pair fought on the undercard of Dave Allen's defeat to Arslanbek Makhmudov in Sheffield. Padley headed into the lightweight clash as the favourite but was given a stern test by Bellotti. There was little to...

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3 w. ago Dave Allen falls short on big stage as Arslanbek Makhmudov defeats Brit

Allen had the chance to record the biggest of his career and catapult himself into a huge heavyweight fight

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3 w. ago Hamed, Brook: Sheffield’s biggest boxing stars as Allen eyes knockout night

Dave Allen will look to follow in the footsteps of some boxing legends from Sheffield when he takes on Arslanbek Makhmudov tonight

Politics

3 w. ago Joshua, Wilder: What’s next for Dave Allen if he beats Arslanbek Makhmudov?

Allen is riding his late-career resurgence with a smile on his face. Things could get even better if he beats Makhmudov this weekend

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3 w. ago Dave Allen admits 'I'm s****ing myself' before Arslanbek Makhmudov bout in X

EXCLUSIVE: Dave Allen may be known as the White Rhino but when he faces Arslanbek Makhmudov, he knows it will be a battle of David against Goliath

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3 w. ago How Dave Allen became ‘as fit as he’s ever been’ to face Arslanbek Makhmudov

Allen’s trainers say he looks quicker. Fans say he looks like he’s in the ‘shape of his life’. This is what he has changed.

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3 w. ago Anthony Joshua agrees to fight Dave Allen rival with 86 per cent knockout rate

Arslanbek Makhmudov claims he will could Joshua next if he beats Allen this Saturday

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