BOXING Olympic winner eyes Hollywood career GOLD STAR
Adams going the Ronda route to fame and f ortune Only Mac can Master No.1
RORY McILROY is the only player capable of stopping Dustin Johnson at the Masters.
That’s according to triple Major winner Padraig Harrington (right), with world No.1 Johnson the firm favourite for the first Major of the season after a run of three straight wins.
Harrington reckons McIlroy has t the power to tame the US Open c champion – even if the American a arrives in Augusta with his A g game.
And the new Sky Sports analyst c claims both men now carry a Tiger NICOLA ADAMS wants to become Britain’s answer to US superstar Ronda Rousey. Rousey, 30, became the first woman from her country to win an Olympic medal in judo when she claimed bronze in Beijing in 2008. But she really made a name for herself on the back of that, taking the world of mixed martial arts and UFC by storm. After that she broke into Hollywood, with several roles including a cameo in Entourage and an acting role in Furious 7. Adams, boxing’s first female Olympic gold medallist, has made no secret of her desire to one day get into acting, although – just as Rousey d did – she wants to conq conquer the professional ran ranks first. Having followedfollo up her Olympic triumphtri at London 2012 with another in Rio last summer summer, Adams decided to tu turn pro. And she she’s eyeing what s she has referred to as the “Grand Slam” – adding a world title to her haul – as s she takes her fi first steps in t the paid gam game against Arg Argentinian Woods-style fear factor. “Players are worried that they can’t compete with Dustin when he is on form,” said the Dubliner. ner.
“He is in the form of his life. Rory is the second favourite because he is the only guy capable of beating him at this very moment if Dustin Johnson turns up with his A game. Rory’s A game me against Dustin’s A game would be an interesting sight.
“There are six or seven guys at the top of the world, but Rory and Dustin are the ones that everyone else is worried about. When Tiger fighter Virginia Noemi Carcamo in Manchester on Saturday.
Adams said: “I would love to c hange s ome people’s perspective of women’s boxing, and headline my own shows and have big fights in Las Vegas.
“Ronda Rousey has done an amazing job for the UFC and taken it to a whole new level in the women’s game.
“In the UFC they have women headlining and they get paid just as much as the men do. I can definitely see myself in the next Hollywood blockbuster.
“After achieving my goals in amateur boxing, I want to become world champion as a professional.”
Adams, who has worked with Amir Khan’s renowned trainer Virgil Hunter for her debut, will be out twice in quick succession, assuming all goes to plan against Carcamo, with her next fight in Leeds on May 13.
She added: “I’m buzzing. I can’t wait to get going in a big arena with a big crowd. I’m coming for every title.
“If I stay in the flyweight division I’ll be going for Ava Knight. She’s got all the titles, so she’s the one I’m aiming for.” was at his best, whenever you finished your round, the name that you looked for on the sheet was Tiger Woods. “If Tiger shot 65 in the firstfirs round there was consternation:co ‘How are we going to beat him when he is playing well?’we Dustin and Rory are in that same camp.” HarringtonHar reckons the heavy rain fo forecast in Georgia this week will only add to the top two’s advantage. “If it does rain and the course plays long, it has got to play into the long-hitters’ hands,” he said.
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“Rory’s best club in his bag is a driver. Dustin’s best is that too. These can set themselves apart on a big, tough, driving golf course.”
Both men are seeking a first Green Jacket but McIlroy has admitted he is undercooked – and feeling the pressure of trying to complete his career Grand Slam.
“I think Rory is honest – he tells people what he is thinking,” Harrington added.
“I think another player might try and play it down, but the truth is that it is the biggest deal in golf for Rory. If he can get the Grand Slam of golf, it puts him on a different level completely.”