Devon Alexander begins extraordinary comeback

FORMER world champion Devon Alexander (27-4, 14 KOs) returned to the ring in impressive style as he dominated Walter Castillo (26-5-1, 19 KOs) on his way to a unanimous decision in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS on FS1 and BOXEO DE CAMPEONES on FOX Deportes Tuesday night from The Coliseum in St. Petersburg, Florida.

“This feels really good,” said Alexander. “I’ve been on a journey that I didn’t expect to go through and I’m thankful to be back in the ring and have my career back.”

Returning to the ring for the first time in two years, Alexander was sharp from the outset, using the skills that made him a two-division champion to befuddle Castillo. Alexander’s jab found its range from the beginning and he slowly began to work in straight left hands that he would land frequently to maintain control of the action.

“My coach was telling me to pick it up throughout the fight,” said Alexander. “The rust got to me a little bit. I know that I can be more active. I really started to feel warmed up later in the fight. I know that I can do way better but I was happy to have this experience.”

In round two, Alexander scored a highlight reel knockdown of Castillo as he landed a powerful par of straight left hands sandwich around a right uppercut. Castillo continued to try to walk Alexander down and stayed persistent in throwing power punches as much as he could over the course of the fight.

He kept moving side to side and didn’t really stay in there and fight,” said Castillo. “I wanted him to run less but I just kept coming forward trying to throw punches. I got dazed a little from the knockdown but nothing bad. That was more about his speed.”

Alexander proved to be too sharp throughout the welterweight affair, consistently avoiding Castillo’s big punches and delivering his own varied and effective attack. After 10 rounds, Alexander was officially back in the win column with a unanimous decision by scores of 100-89 twice and 96-93.

“I love doing what I do,” said Alexander. “This is what I was born to do since I was seven-years-old. I’m thankful to be back doing what I love.

“I’m going to talk to my coach and my team and see what we can come up with next. I’m ready to fight anybody out there. I don’t have any cuts so I’m ready. I’m on a journey and I’m thankful to be here.”

The opening bout of the telecast saw unbeaten Miguel Cruz (17-0, 11 KOs) earn a close unanimous decision over David Grayton (15-2-1, 11 KOs) in a competitive welterweight clash.

Both fighters took their time getting started in round one before Grayton broke through in round two and stunned Cruz against the ropes late in the round. Cruz bounced back in round three landing a right hand late in the third round that forced Grayton to tie up and eventually tackle Cruz to the canvas in order to survive the round.

Cruz suffered his first cut of the fight during the round three exchange but fought through the wound under his right eye and dropped Grayton with a jab early in round six to score a crucial knockdown. The intensity of the fight continued into the eighth round when Grayton began to tee-off on Cruz as blood poured from a second cut, this one above Cruz’s right eye.

The back and forth battle continued until the final bell, with both men throwing wildly as the referee attempted to break up the action. After 10 rounds all three judges saw the fight in favor of Cruz by the score of 96-93.

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Tyson Fury vs David Price – you know it makes sense

This is a fight that I really want to see. It makes so much sense for both fighters; Fury has been talking a lot for a long time about making the comeback and beating Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder.

Right now, he looks like an overweight giant and for him to get back to fighting shape is going to take months and months of consistent training and dieting, which is so mentally tough. But Tyson is very capable of doing this. He is very tough mentally – no one achieves what he has without having a champion mindset.

There have been a few videos released showing his training now and even though he is out of shape, you can see he still has his speed and skill and his timing is still there.

He would be crazy to come straight back and fight Joshua in his first fight – he needs a warm-up fight.

It would have to be sellable so he could make money and right now there is no other fight that could sell as well as him and his old rival Mr. Price.

Pricey, an Olympic medallist from the ’08 Games was the last person to beat Fury back in the amateur days. When David was the number one super-heavyweight in Great Britain, Fury was number two.

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Barber Makes Floor Entirely Out Of 70,000 Pennies

You can do a lot with 70,000 pennies. Jump on a one-way flight to San Francisco? Blow it all on five pairs of Nike Air Max, one for every day of the working week? Or you could buy exactly 117 Wetherspoons breakfasts.

Brett Davies had a better idea for his barber shop.

Rather than placing his hard-earned coppers straight into the hands of a professional floor fitter, he put his money where it mattered and stuck it to the very ground he works on, totally cutting out the middle man.

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Davies, who’s been cutting hair for 26 years, owns BS4 in Dudley, West Midlands, and decided to make it the “most extravagant”  jewel in his crown of four barber shops.

So after travelling around the country visiting banks to change his cash into coppers, he constructed a floor made entirely out of 70,000 pennies, which took three-and-a-half months to complete.

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The dad-of-two told Worcester News: “We did it ourselves. It seemed to take forever. We did it over a period of six weeks but we probably spent about 200 hours in total.”

I’m no design expert but it seems this Pinterest-worthy masterpiece was worth every penny.

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Tell Us What Shape Your Eyebrows Are, and We Will Guess Your Character Type

If the eyes are the window of the soul, then the eyebrows are that window’s frame. But they too can tell a lot about our character.

The staff of Bright Side invites you to test this physiognomic theory on yourself (or those around you) right now!

Eyebrows of medium width and distance from each other imply a commitment to traditional values and integrity of character. At the same time, you are not prone to over-dramatization — something that makes others enjoy being in your company.

Extra-long eyebrows

People with long eyebrows can withstand virtually any stress and are very sociable. They are vibrant individuals who possess inexhaustible internal resources and a wide range of interests. If you belong to this type, you’re used to solving all your problems single-handedly and seldom share them with others.


Short eyebrows

You are highly attentive to details and are used to standing your ground. You don’t like hearing others complain of their problems since you also find it hard to cope with life’s difficulties sometimes. And yet no mountain is too high for you, that’s for sure!



Thick eyebrows

You have total confidence in your inner strengths and outward attractiveness. People like you can easily cope with conflicts. Once you’ve set your sights on some important goal, you’re simply unstoppable. You’re not particularly concerned with what others might think about you, being far more interested in living your own life to the fullest. Individuals of your type are rightfully called "free spirits."



Thin eyebrows

Very thin eyebrows speak of innate delicacy. Conflicts are not on your list of high priorities, and you manage to skillfully avoid them altogether. What else is there to say? You’re a perfect listener and an all-around compassionate soul!


High-arched eyebrows

Those who have high-arched brows are likely to be sensitive and selective in communication. On first meeting you, people often get a false impression, finding you self-centered or arrogant. But the simple truth of the matter is that you will not fully open up to someone who hasn’t won your trust. And, speaking of your character traits, perfectionism and self-criticism have always been your closest companions, haven’t they?

Low-arched eyebrows

A person with low-arched eyebrows is sure to be the kind of individual you can trust in any situation. Such people usually possess an engaging personality and are capable of building serious, long-lasting relationships.


Triangular eyebrows

The sharp, angular shape of your eyebrows implies a dynamic personality: you have the knack for quickly analyzing situations and making lightning-fast decisions. Such spontaneity can sometimes lead to undesired results, but it sure has its advantages: people never get bored in your company! A natural leader, you’re good at inspiring others and never shy away from taking responsibility.


Rounded eyebrows

Such eyebrows are an indisputable sign of kindness and attentiveness. You’re never indifferent to other people’s problems and are always ready to help those in need.

Almost straight eyebrows

Eyebrows without pronounced curves imply an analytical mindset and inclination to rational thinking. "Measure twice, cut once" is the saying that best describes your outlook on life. Nevertheless, you are not afraid of calling a spade a spade and voicing uncomfortable truths that others prefer to avoid.


"Diagonal" eyebrows

The steeper the angle of incline, the stronger the emotions and passions that seethe inside your soul. You make a lasting impression on everyone you meet. People like you know exactly what they want from life and always find the quickest path toward success.


Barely visible eyebrows

A particularly rare occurrence: light-colored sparse eyebrows, the shape of which can’t be easily defined. This is a sure sign of insecurity. You tend to doubt your own character and abilities, which, in turn, breeds timidity and shyness. You evidently don’t suffer from excess assertiveness and aggressiveness. We advise you to promptly cast off self-doubt and spread your wings toward new achievements!







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Resumption of Cyprus talks

Talks resumed on June 28 in the Swiss Alpine resort of Crans-Montana to try to solve the Cyprus problem. Attendants include the Turkish- and Greek-Cypriot leaders, and the foreign ministers of three guarantor powers: Turkey, the UK and Greece. There have been countless similar talks for more than 40 years without concrete results. 

German Chancellor Angela Merkel confessed after the fifth EU enlargement that it was a mistake to admit the Greek Cypriots to the bloc before the Cyprus question was resolved. The Greek side has little incentive to make concessions now that it has joined the EU. 

So will Greek-Cypriot negotiators try to accommodate Turkish Cypriots’ legitimate demands eight months before presidential elections? More importantly, if a deal is agreed, will Greek Cypriots vote in favor of it when it is submitted to a referendum? 

There are two outstanding issues in the negotiations: Reducing the Turkish military presence on the island and canceling the Treaty of Guarantee, signed in 1960 to secure the independence, territorial integrity and security of Cyprus. 

The island is divided because the ruling military junta in Greece in 1974 tried to oust then-President of Cyprus Archbishop Makarios and annex it to Greece. Turkey used its rights as a guarantor power and prevented the annexation. 

Greek Cypriots now insist on the withdrawal of Turkish troops because they claim they do not pose a threat to Turkish Cypriots. Ankara had hoped at one stage that the idea of annexing the island to Greece was abandoned, but this hope turned out to be unrealistic. 

A law adopted on Feb. 10, 2017, by the Greek-Cypriot Parliament provides that festivities should be organized at schools to commemorate the anniversary of a referendum held in 1950 to annex Cyprus to Greece. Greek-Cypriot media tried to trivialize the initiative by claiming it was the work of a small far-right political party, ELAM, but did not explain why the ruling party DISI abstained during the vote rather than oppose the adoption of the law. 

After noticing the negative effects of the law on ongoing negotiations, the Greek-Cypriot Parliament tried to revoke it but stopped short of doing so. It referred the question to the Supreme Court on the grounds of unconstitutionality. Soteris Drakos, a member of the political bureau of the ruling party, was so angry at its initiative to revoke the law that he announced his resignation from the party.

Will Greek-Cypriot negotiators try to accommodate Turkish Cypriots’ legitimate demands eight months before presidential elections? More importantly, if a deal is agreed, will Greek Cypriots vote in favor of it when it is submitted to a referendum?

Yasar Yakis

It is difficult to tell what this referral to the Supreme Court means. Is it a palliative to gain time until presidential elections in the Greek part of the island or until the conclusion of negotiations with the Turkish part? 

Worse will be if the court decides that the law is constitutional. Then future Greek-Cypriot generations will be educated with the ideology of annexing the island to Greece. Bearing this in mind, the Turkish side does not want give up its rights stemming from the Treaty of Guarantee and withdraw all its soldiers from the island until the Greek-Cypriot side demonstrates persuasively that annexing it to Greece is out of question. 

What we see now is the opposite: Greek-Cypriot politicians working relentlessly to maintain the idea of annexation. Despite this, Turkey showed flexibility in Crans-Montana on the number of its troops to be kept on the island. 

The first reports from the meeting said Turkey could agree to withdraw a token number of soldiers initially, and leave subsequent stages to a decision by a five-party committee composed of the Turkish and Greek parts of Cyprus and the three guarantor states, which will decide according to the evolution of the reconciliation process between Cypriot Turks and Greeks. 

Greek Cypriots insist on the withdrawal of Turkish troops and the cancelation of the Treaty of Guarantee. When this is considered along with passing a law to commemorate the annexation referendum, it will not be easy to persuade Turkish Cypriots to agree to the departure of Turkish troops and the cancelation of the treaty. 

• Yasar Yakis is a former foreign minister of Turkey and founding member of  the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP)

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Floyd Mayweather Vs. “The Big Show” – Full Fight

Boxing Legend Floyd Mayweather is known as one of the greatest Boxers of all times and the greatest defensive Boxers in the history of the sport. The Big Show is a 7’1, 390 pound WWE Superstar, he and Boxer Floyd Mayweather went head to head at WWE summerslam in 2008. Check it out.

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Kim Jong Un Sends Thousands Of People To Russia

Horrifying new findings show that Kim Jong Un is exporting thousands of North Korean citizens to Russia to work under slave like conditions.

The Seoul-based Data Base Centre for North Korean Human Rights has released a report, estimating that around 50,000 North Korean workers are currently employed in Russia.

The US State Department considers North Korea to be one of the worst countries worldwide for human trafficking and forced labour offenses.

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The workers are often subject to harsh, degrading and sometimes life-threatening working conditions. Disturbingly, there have been reports of physical abuse, withholding of documents and a lack of safety measures.

Labourers stay together in claustrophobic dormitories and are strictly forbidden to speak to Russians or any other foreigners outside of working hours.

Sickeningly, most of their hard won earnings are confiscated by the government. 80% of forestry workers’ earnings and 30% of  construction workers’ earnings are taken by the Workers’ Party of Korea to ‘facilitate the country’s defence’.

Extra money is taken to cover living expenses and workers are expected to contribute towards a ‘loyalty fund’, as well as other donations. It is estimated that North Korea rakes in at least $120 million a year through exploiting these labourers.

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Both North Korea and Russia are benefitting from this exploitative employment structure. Exporting labour helps to bolster the isolated North Korean regime, which has been tightly squeezed by international sanctions.

‘Fast, cheap and reliable’ North Korean labourers are desirable to some Russian businesses because of their willingness to work long hours without complaint.

Tragically, there have even been fatal consequences…

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North Korean labour was used to help build the Zenit Stadium in St Petersburg. It was here that a 47-year-old North Korean worker died on site from a heart attack.

He had been working 11 hour days, seven days a week, for $10-$15 a day. Fatigue is suspected to be a factor in his death.

Two North Korean workers who had been helping to build a luxury apartment complex in Moscow were found dead in a ‘decrepit’ hostel near to the building site.

Sadly, living conditions in repressive North Korea are so dire that workers are actually willing to pay bribes to get sent to work in Russia…

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Floyd Mayweather: ‘This is a beautiful art and people want to pay to see it’

AFTER their international four-city press tour, Floyd Mayweather insists he still does not know much about Conor McGregor and has attempted to explain why he is such a huge pay-per-view draw.

The two polarising combatants made headlines all over the world over the past week during an expletive-laden tour that saw them hit Los Angeles, Toronto, Brooklyn and London.

Despite spending so much time with the Irishman, Mayweather has not gleaned much from the last few days but knows this – plenty of people will tune in on August 26.

“I don’t really know him. I’m not trying to be funny or disrespectful but I really don’t know him, I don’t know much about him,” he said.

“I heard about him fighting in the UFC. He can fight and he’s tough but he’s also an entertainer. There are a lot of UFC fighters that are undefeated, than can fight, but you don’t have the gift of the gab, you don’t have that certain personality, that same swag just like me.

“You got fighters in boxing ‘oh my god, 33 fights, I got 33 knockouts.’ Guess what? We’re selling the same thing but you don’t got the same sales pitch that I got. You knocking people out but they want to see you fight for free. I don’t have to knock ‘em out, this is a beautiful art and people wanna pay to see it.”

The fight is on Showtime pay-per-view in the States and is expected to feature on Sky Sports Box Office in the UK.

Mayweather, 40, has been criticised for coming out of retirement to fight UFC lightweight champion McGregor, who has never boxed beyond novice level as an amateur.

The unbeaten American maintains that this will be his final fight, while also shrugging off concerns that such a mismatch will harm his legacy.

“It’s a job. This is my last fight after years and years and years of travelling and getting out there. I shook Al Haymon’s hand and promised him this would be my last fight,” he said.

“I thought the [Andre] Berto fight was my last fight but I’m a businessman, I do good business. The fans demanded this fight.

“My legacy, if I’m not mistaken, I’m sure-fire Hall of Fame as if not the best then one of the best. My legacy is gonna say that of all the fighters in the sport of boxing Floyd Mayweather was the smartest, not just in the ring but on the outside as well.”

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Three-Year-Old’s ‘Sick’ Comment During Breastfeeding Goes Viral

A viral video of a breastfeeding mother has caused outrage after reemerging online, with observers dubbing the woman’s actions ‘sick’ after her young son made some unusual comments.

The footage has been circulating on Facebook, racking up nearly 2 million views, of  Tasha Maile breastfeeding, days after the mum-of-three went on ITV‘s This Morning and defended her right to have sex while breastfeeding her children.

Tasha is now under fire again for a video that was taken from her YouTube channel and posted to Facebook alongside a false caption claiming she was breastfeeding a six-year-old.

Her son, Josiah, who was actually just three when this footage was filmed last year, looks to camera and says: "It's good to breastfeed and kiss. Yesterday... we is pretending you's my girlfriend and I was your boyfriend and I kissed you."

You can watch the original video courtesy of YouTube channel, Spiritual Tasha Mama, below:

The mother's eyes widen at her son's innocent and childish comments and she smiles as she dubs them 'so cute'. Others disagree.

Jennifer Begley-Byrd was so upset and disturbed by the video she claimed she is 'going to send this over to the Philadelphia FBI...because this is just not normal behavior for children that are his age and im sure this is more along the lines of a form of pedophilia [sic]'.

John Macho Cassaro chimed in: "That damn kid is old enough to drive to the store and get his own milk. If you can't realize that this bitch has psychological issues and is looking for attention then you're naive as hell. [sic]"

The video was posted by Hayder k.i.fover a year ago, and has been watched 1.9 million times - and counting. Shockingly, for a post so old, the footage is being still being commented on by angry Internet Detectives at the time of writing.

Although breastfeeding is a perfectly natural, and healthy thing - and breasts are not inherently sexual organs, but givers of life and sustenance to future generations - some people still can't seem to separate sex and showing your child familial love by feeding them so they don't die.

Yes, this woman does seem to have a more permissive attitude to sex and breastfeeding than most, but I'm not sure it's really a matter to worry the FBI over.

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And as a three-year-old, the child wouldn't understand the semantics of sex with which adults approach words like 'girlfriend' and 'boyfriend'. Kids say weird shit all the time.

So perhaps we should stop holding youngsters to the same verbal standards as adults with sexually active imaginations.

Meanwhile, the heated debate centred around breastfeeding shows no signs of slowing down, for some unfathomable reason beyond what we all learned in biology class.

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