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    Jai Opetaia vs David Nyika: Date, fight time, TV channel, live stream and full card for huge world title bout

    JAI OPETAIA will put his IBF and Ring Magazine cruiserweight belts on the line on Wednesday as he takes on David Nyika.The Aussie’s title defence will be in front of a home crowd, with the Trans-Tasman encounter taking place on the Gold Coast of Australia.Nyika stepped in at short notice after original challenger Huseyin Cinkara pulled out of the bout with an ankle injury.Opetaia boasts a perfect record of 26-0, with 20 of his wins coming by way of knockout.The undefeated Australian has stopped three of his last five opponents, with his most recent triumph coming against Jack Massey in October.Nyika, who also possesses an unblemished record of 10-0 and is an Olympic bronze medalist, will be eyeing his biggest scalp yet against Opetaia.READ MORE IN BOXINGWhen is Jai Opetaia vs David Nyika?Jai Opetaia vs David Nyika will take place on Wednesday, January 8.The card will begin at around 8am GMT.The main event is set to get underway at approximately 11.30am GMT.Gold Coast Convention Centre, Broadbeach, Australia, will host.What TV channel is Jai Opetaia vs David Nyika on and can it be live streamed?Jai Opetaia vs David Nyika will be broadcast live on DAZN.Subscribers can live stream the huge card via the DAZN app/website.If you are not a subscription holder, you can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.A flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.You can also pay £99.99 for the year upfront, and this is the lowest cost option.Full cardJai Opetaia (c) vs. David Nyika; cruiserweight, for the IBF and Ring Magazine titlesJustis Huni vs. Shaun Potgeiter; heavyweightBen Mahoney vs. Fan Zhang; super welterweightAustin Aokuso vs. Habib Ahmed; light heavyweightMax McIntyre vs. Abdulselam Saman; super middleweightBilly McAllister vs. Jordan Towns; light heavyweight More

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    Jake Paul shares ten-man boxing hit-list for 2025 including British world champion and Tommy Fury

    JAKE PAUL has revealed his ten-man boxing hitlist of opponents.The YouTuber-turned-boxer ended 2024 by improving his record to 11-1 after beating 58-year-old great Mike Tyson in their controversial clash. Jake Paul revealed his ten-man boxing hitlist of opponentsCredit: X formerly Twitter / @jakepaulPaul’s points win sparked some of the sport’s biggest names to call him out and the American has revealed his own list of dream opponents. He uploaded a poster which included the likes of Tommy Fury, Daniel Dubois, Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather.Paul is depicted holding a bag of cash with the caption: “Who next?” Gervonta Davis, Artur Beterbiev, Ryan Garcia, Alex Pereira, Nate Diaz and KSI also feature on the mocked up poster. READ MORE IN BOXINGAmerican superstar Davis fights FIVE STONE lighter than Paul but recently called him out. The WBA lightweight champion told: “This my callout, Jake Paul, what’s up?” Paul previously said: “I’d be down. Let’s run it. I’d be super, super down. Is there a height limit in boxing?”Mayweather, 47, officially retried in 2017 but continues to box in exhibition bouts, including against Paul’s brother Logan, 29. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe undefeated legend has been linked with a fight against Paul, 27, but their weight difference has prevented it from being professionally sanctioned.McGregor, 36, is also believed to be in talks with Logan for a boxing bout in India despite his contract with the UFC.Tommy Fury calls out Jake Paul for rematch as war-of-words continuesThat is what stands in the way of Paul fighting UFC light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, 37, following his callout in July.Boxing champ Artur Beterbiev, 39, is another to have challenged Paul on social media.He posted: “What can you do in the ring against the current undisputed champion? “Just know that I’m always open to any suggestions.” Paul hit back: “Top 5 pound for pound fighter in the world calling me out. Hahahahahaha. 4 years in and I run this sport.”IBF heavyweight champ Dubois, 27, also called out Paul on Instagram but did so in private messages that were leaked. Garcia, 25, is another top star to have called out Paul despite their friendship and weight difference. Heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois called out Jake PaulCredit: ReutersConor McGregor is in talks to fight Jake Paul’s brother LoganCredit: APLogan Paul faced Floyd Mayweather in a 2021 exhibition boutCredit: GettyJake Paul was beaten by Tommy Fury in 2023Credit: GettyBut he suggested 185lb catchweight clash and added: “I kinda like gave birth to his boxing career, and I’m here to end it. That’s it.”Paul’s social media post included controversial insults aimed at McGregor and Garcia.Diaz, 39, was beaten over ten boxing rounds by Paul in 2023 but he was offered a £10m rematch in MMA. Fury, 25, also fought Paul in 2023 and became the first and so far only to defeat the social media sensation. Paul then accused Fury of turning down a £6.4m offer to rematch on Netflix in 2024 leaving the rivalry brewing. And Fury told ESPN: “I mean at the end of the day I think me and him, we’re set in stone.”He’s only got one defeat and that’s to me, so it’s inevitable that we are going to get back in the ring.” Last but not least is Paul’s oldest and most arch rival, KSI.READ MORE SUN STORIESKSI, 31, defeated his brother Logan in 2019 but a grudge match with Jake is yet to materialise. The latest stumbling block between them is a disagreement over what weight they would fight at with Paul demanding 200lb and KSI 185lb. KSI and Jake Paul clashing in 2020Credit: Getty Images – GettyJake Paul and Nate Diaz are linked with a rematch in MMACredit: ReutersRyan Garcia called out Jake Paul despite their friendshipCredit: RexGervonta Davis has called out Jake PaulCredit: APArtur Beterbiev offered Jake Paul a shot at his light-heavyweight titleCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunAlex Pereira was called out by Jake PaulCredit: Getty More

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    Anthony Joshua confirms Tyson Fury fight could go ahead in 2025 as Brit legend admits ‘it HAS to happen’

    ANTHONY JOSHUA says his two-fight £500million Tyson Fury rivalry HAS to happen this year.When the 35-year-old Watford legend was stunned by a Daniel Dubois knockout at Wembley in September, the ringside Gypsy King roared “that’s cost me £150million, the silly c***.”Anthony Joshua says he has to fight Tyson Fury in 2025Credit: ReutersFury is coming off two defeats to Oleksandr UsykCredit: GettyBut the 36-year-old Morecambe giant has just been schooled by Oleksandr Usyk for a second time, leaving the two Brits free to settle their 15-year-old derby for crazy cash.It started with a 2010 sparring session – when AJ was an unknown and Fury offered his Rolex to anyone who could floor him – and only verbal blows have been swapped since.But it remains the biggest fight in British boxing history, most likely to happen over two legs in Saudi Arabia and London, with the winner crowned the finest English heavyweight of his era and the world’s second best behind the Ukraine genius who did the double over both.On a trip to Nigeria where his parents were born and he briefly attending a boarding school, Joshua told Sportsboom: “I’ve been involved in a whole lot of fights, but this has to happen in 2025.READ MORE IN BOXING“Of course, it has to happen, and hopefully, it does happen.”Since winning the Olympic gold medal at London 2012 , Joshua has been a leading light in trying to raise the sport’s profile in Britain.During the pandemic lockdown, when the Government turned its back on the dying gyms all over the country, Joshua propped them up out of his pocket.Retired fighter Kevin Mitchell revealed in October that AJ discreetly paid for his brother Vinny’s 2019 funeralMost read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnd Joshua’s Clean Herts programme helps youngsters around Hertfordshire avoid slipping through societal cracks.The UK has benefitted massively from Joshua for over a decade and he hopes to offer Nigeria similar help once he hangs up his golden gloves. Tyson Fury gives cryptic update on his future after Oleksandr Usyk defeat as retirement rumours circleHe explained : “When I retire, I can probably think of setting up an academy in Nigeria.“And if anyone wants to turn professional, we can also help them.”Fury was coy on his future after all three Riyadh judges had him coming up short 116-112.But Joshua promoter Eddie Hearn advised him to snap up the Joshua clash while the going is still good.The Essex salesman said: “The reality is there’s only one fight for Tyson Fury and that’s Anthony Joshua. “It’s the biggest fight in the history of British boxing and everyone will want to see it.”That wasn’t a Tyson Fury who looked finished. It wasn’t a flat performances, it wasn’t a poor performance. He didn’t look gun shy or like his punch resistance was in question.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Tyson Fury is still potentially at the peak of his powers, just not good enough to beat Oleksandr Usyk.”For me AJ against Fury is the one. One at Wembley and then back out here for Riyadh season. I will be pushing his excellency (Saudi Arabia’s boxing powerbroker Turki Alalshikh) to make the fight.” More

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    Former world champion, 47, vows to end Jake Paul’s boxing career with ‘one punch’

    CARL FROCH has threatened to end Jake Paul’s boxing career with just one punch. Froch, who retired in 2014, has embarked on an outspoken punditry career since hanging up the gloves.Carl Froch has threatened to end Jake Paul’s boxing career with just one punchCredit: RexJake Paul has come under criticism by FrochCredit: GettyAnd YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul has been among the most criticised by the British legend.Froch, 47, has vowed to come out of retirement to fight the American and claimed he would even do it for free. He said on his YouTube channel: “I will fight for charity. Which part of that do you not understand? “You conveniently left that out cause that shatters your whole illusion of, ‘oh, Carl Froch is begging for a payday.’READ MORE IN BOXING”I ain’t begging for a payday, I’m begging to ram Jake Paul’s teeth down the back of his f***ing throat. Boom. Game over. “Jake Paul’s bulls***, fake, clown career over with one punch. That’s all I’m begging for.”Froch retired in 2014 after knocking out George Groves in front of 80,000 fans at Wembley Stadium.Paul, 27, is meanwhile 11-1 as a boxer with his only defeat coming in 2023 against Tommy Fury, 25, via split-decision in Saudi Arabia. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHis last bout was marred in controversy after he beat 58-year-old great Mike Tyson over eight rounds. And Froch was among the harshest of critics as he then called to fight Paul for charity. ‘I’m kind of depressed a little’ – Boxing legend Mike Tyson’s alarming confession one month on from Jack Paul fightAnd Paul’s promotional partner Nakisa Bidarian told SunSport: “Sure Carl, show up with an offer that makes sense – since he’s fighting for charity anyways – he’s made it clear that he’s going to donate 100 per cent of his earnings to charity.”Show up with an offer that makes sense for MVP and Jake Paul, who drive the biggest numbers in the entire sport and we’ll have happy to have a conversation.”We’re certainly not looking to come to the UK to offer a 47-year-old Carl Froch – who’s never sold a pay-per-view in his life in the US which is the most important market – and make him an offer.”And, he’s fighting for charity anyways, he’s fighting for free. “So, if and when they’re ready to show us an offer that shows that he’s 100 per cent donating all proceeds that he gets paid and any entities associated with him to charity…”And that it is an eight-figure opportunity for Jake Paul – which is what Jake Paul makes in every single fight – happy to have the conversation. Absolutely.”Jake Paul with Nakisa BidarianCredit: Esther Lin/ Most Valuable Promotions More

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    Tyson Fury plummets down heavyweight world rankings after second Oleksandr Usyk defeat with AJ fight on the cards

    TYSON FURY has fallen down the WBO heavyweight rankings following a second defeat to Oleksandr Usyk. Fury was ranked No1 in the organisation when he challenged for Usyk’s WBO, WBA and WBC belts in December. Tyson Fury has fallen down the WBO heavyweight rankingsCredit: PAFury has twice lost to Oleksandr UsykCredit: GettyBut just like in their first fight in May, Usyk emerged with a points victory following another Saudi Arabia showdown. As a result, Fury finds himself ranked No3 in the WBO’s ratings. The Gypsy King is still No1 with the WBC but he is not even ranked by the WBA. Fury, 36, was beaten by Usyk, 37, via split-decision in May before losing a unanimous verdict last month. READ MORE IN BOXINGNow, attention has turned to an all-British blockbuster with Anthony Joshua, 35, who was knocked out by Daniel Dubois, 27, in September. And AJ’s promoter Eddie Hearn revealed Dubois and Fury are the only names they are focusing on in 2025.He told iFL TV: “For us, there’s only two fights we’re interested in: Daniel Dubois rematch and Tyson Fury.“He’d [AJ] love another chance to become world heavyweight champion.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“So, now the Fury fight is there. It might not be as big as it could have been, but it’s still the biggest fight in boxing.”Tell me a bigger fight in boxing. It doesn’t exist. AJ-Fury is the biggest fight in the sport of boxing. Tyson Fury gives cryptic update on his future after Oleksandr Usyk defeat as retirement rumours circle“So, once the dust settles, I guess it’s up to me and Frank and the guys. “Right now, I doubt that Fury is thinking about fighting again or fighting AJ.”He’s still p***ed off, and he’ll go away and spend time with his family. I mentioned two names for us. Tell me two names for Tyson Fury. There’s only one.”Anthony Joshua remains linked with a fight against FuryCredit: Reuters More

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    ‘He’ll get f***ed up’ – Conor McGregor issued brutal warning over £400m Logan Paul boxing match

    CONOR MCGREGOR has been warned he could get “f**ked up” if he doesn’t take a fight with Logan Paul seriously.Preliminary talks over a shock exhibition bout between the pair – which is the brainchild of Indian billionaire Anant Ambani – took place last month.Conor McGregor appears to be closing in on a boxing match with Logan PaulCredit: GettyYouTuber Paul will have a massive size advantage over McGregor in the proposed punch-upCredit: GETTYMcGregor has been warned he could get “f**ked up” if he parties in the build-up to the fightCredit: INSTAGRAM@THENOTORIOUSMMAThe claim warning has come from former UFC heavyweight Brendan SchaubCredit: GETTYAnd the pair, 36 and 29 respectively, each hinted that the stunning crossover clash was a done deal just before the turn of the New Year.Paul’s chances of beating McGregor have been written off by many, despite his massive size advantage.But former UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub reckons he could pull of an almighty upset if McGregor doesn’t curb his partying ways.The fighter-turned-podcaster said: “My only concern is if Conor doesn’t take it serious.READ MORE IN MMA”If he kind of moseys in, he’s partying, I think he’ll get f***ed up.“Now, if it’s prime Conor, Logan might be get pieced up.“At one point, you’ve got to give it to the Paul brothers; one fought Mike Tyson, the other is fighting Conor McGregor.’No matter how you feel about it, it’s pretty cool.”Most read in BoxingA stunning report recently claimed MMA mogul McGregor and Paul are set to earn a whopping £200million each for their proposed Mumbai melee.Social media sensation Paul hasn’t boxed since winning his Misfits grudge match with Dillon Danis in October 2023.Logan Paul Teases Conor McGregor Fight AnnouncementFormer two-division champion McGregor, meanwhile, has been on the sidelines since breaking his left leg in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier in July 2021.His next fight, whenever it may take place, will be his first since being found civilly liable for assaulting Nikita Hand at a Dublin Hotel in December 2018.’The Notorious’ who was accused of “raping and battering” Ms Hand – has vowed to appeal the verdict of last November’s civil trial at Dublin’s High Court. More

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    Horror moment referee gets punched in face as officials forced to storm boxing ring to break up chaotic fight

    A REFEREE was on the receiving end of some brutal punches during a boxing match in Japan.The incident took place during Rikiya Anpo’s RIZIN 49 clash with Sina Karimian, who was a replacement for boxing superstar Ryan Garcia.The referee tried to hault Rikiya Anpo’s RIZIN 49 clash with Sina Karimian due to illegal blowsCredit: RIZINThe poor official ended up taking several punches to his face for his effortsCredit: RIZINHe took even more blows to the head the second time aroundCredit: RIZINAnpo – who recently threw down with Hall of Famer Manny Pacquiao – was too slick and elusive for his replacement opponent.Frustration soon started to get the better of Karimian, so much so that he started to break the rules of the contest.The Iranian threw several spinning back fists in the sixth round and received a stern warning from the referee.An irate Anpo eventually responded with one of his own, sparking pandemonium as the ref tried to separate the pair.READ MORE BOXING NEWSBoth men threw punches as the official tried his best to keep the duo apart.And Karimian ended up landing several hard blows on the poor ref, who took them like a champ.Ringside officials eventually entered to help restore order and the fight was later restarted.Footage of the incident went viral, with one fight fan saying on X: “Dear lord.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSOrder was eventually restored by the referee and other ringside officialsCredit: RIZINAnother said: “[The] ref does have some chin.”And another said: “What a POS and that ref has a chin on him.”Shocking moment MMA fight cancelled after huge brawl breaks out during introductions One remarked: “This was one of the wildest things I’ve seen in combat sports.”Plus that ref is tougher than most opening-card fighters in MMA.”Another chimed in: “One of the craziest things you’ll see in combat sports. “The referee deserves a bonus lol.”Commentator Michael Schiavello later wrote: “This was NUTS. “The referee took three solid hits from a heavyweight.”READ MORE SUN STORIESStunningly, neither man was punished for failing to obey the referee’s commands.Anpo continued to tee off on Karimian after the restart and cruised to a 60-54 victory on all three of the judges’ scorecards. More

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    Logan Paul teases imminent Conor McGregor fight announcement as £400m purse bombshell is dropped

    LOGAN PAUL has appeared to tease an imminent Conor McGregor fight announcement.Exploratory talks over a shock Indian exhibition boxing match between the YouTube sensation and UFC superstar got underway earlier this month.Logan Paul could be on course to face UFC icon Conor McGregor next yearCredit: GETTYThe Notorious recently suggested the crossover clash is a done dealCredit: GETTYPaul teased an imminent fight announcement just hours after McGregor stoked the fireCredit: INSTAGRAM@LOGANPAULMcGregor, 36, sensationally hinted late last week that a deal for the pair to throw down has been finalised. And Paul has added more fuel to the already raging fire on his Instagram story.Just hours after it was claimed he’ll face The Notorious in a Mumbai melee, Paul uploaded footage of himself hitting a heavy bag.The video followed Paul’s liking of an Instagram post stating the fight was nearly a done deal.READ MORE ON MCGREGOR VS PAULScores of boxing and MMA fans were quick to comment on the training clip, with one saying: “Conor KO’s Logan so it sets up him vs Jake.”Another said: “Yeah, he’s cooked.”And another said: “Worst boxer ever.”One remarked: “I think we know the outcome of this fight already.”Most read in BoxingAnother chimed in: “Way too big for McGregor.”It’s been claimed Paul and McGregor will each pocket a staggering £200MILLION for their South Asian showdown.Conor McGregor Trains Amid Logan Paul Boxing Match RumoursMumbai’s Wankhede Stadium is said to be the venue for the crossover clash, which is the brainchild of billionaire Anant Ambani.The fight will reportedly be held in conjunction with the nation’s ‘Visit India’ tourism campaign.It was recently revealed that neither the UFC nor the WWE – who McGregor and Paul have respective contracts with – have been contacted about the bout.But the fight would be simple to make if the promotions were keen to cash in as they’re both under the TKO Group banner.Paul hasn’t set foot inside the ring since his Misfits Boxing win over Dillon Danis last October, which came via disqualification.McGregor, meanwhile, hasn’t competed since breaking his left leg in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier in July 2021.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Irishman’s next fight will be his first since being found civilly liable for assaulting Nikita Hand at a Dublin Hotel in December 2018.The Dubliner – who was accused of “raping and battering” Ms Hand – has vowed to appeal the verdict of last month’s civil trial at Dublin’s High Court.Logan Paul last fought in a October 2023 grudge match with Dillon DanisCredit: ALAMYConor McGregor hasn’t competed since breaking his left leg in July 2021Credit: AP More