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    Jake Paul vs Andre August LIVE RESULT: Problem Child WINS by 1st-round knockout and teases next fight – updates

    JAKE PAUL has beaten American professional boxer Andre August in Orlando.The Problem Child delivered a brutal uppercut at the end of the first round, which knocked his opponent OUT and sealed the eighth win of his career.
    Jake Paul now boasts an impressive record of 8-1 and teased that his next fight could be announced as early as NEXT WEEK.

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    Riley keen on Paul clash
    Viddal Riley seems more than happy to fight Jake Paul.
    He addressed his followers in a video posted to social media where he said that he believes the hype and build-up will make it one of the “biggest fights in boxing history”.
    KSI’s former trainer also said that the bout feels “inevitable”.
    In the ring
    Jake Paul is already looking to line up his next fight after brutally knocking out Andre August.
    He was immediately probed on when his next fight could be after the bout.
    To which Paul said: “We’ve got an announcement coming next week.”
    Here are five potential next opponents for the American.

    August deactivates Instagram
    Andre August appears to have deactivated his Instagram account after being knocked out by Jake Paul.
    Paul’s results
    An Eson Gib (YouTuber) – Paul wins via KO – 2020
    Nate Robinson (ex-NBA player) – Paul wins via KO – 2020
    Ben Askren (ex-UFC fighter) – Paul wins via KO – 2021
    Tyron Woodley (ex-UFC fighter) – Paul wins via split decision – 2021
    Tyron Woodley 2 – Paul wins via KO – 2021
    Anderson Silva (ex-UFC fighter) – Paul wins via unanimous decision – 2022
    Tommy Fury (pro boxer) – Paul loses via split decision – 2023
    Nate Diaz (ex-UFC fighter) – Paul wins via unanimous decision – 2023
    Andre August (pro boxer) – Paul wins via KO – 2023
    Credit: Reuters
    ‘He fought today?’
    KSI was in no mood to discuss Jake Paul’s knockout win over Andre August last night.
    While the Brit was leaving his charity showdown with Speed, KSI was asked if he had seen the Problem Child’s epic first round punch.
    KSI replied: “Uh… he fought today?”
    KO of the year?
    Fight fans were left stunned by a brutal knockout on the undercard of Jake Paul’s win over Andre August in the clash between Cubans Yoenis Tellez and Livan Navarro.
    The pair looked set to go to the judges scorecards as they entered the final three minutes of their 10-round fight.
    But Tellez, 23, then pulled out the perfect left hook as he sent Navarro down onto the canvas.

    Undercard results
    Franchon Crews Dezurn def. Shadasia Green via unanimous decision
    Yoenis Tellez def. Livan Navarro via KO — Round 10
    Lorenzo Medina def. Joshua Temple via TKO — Round 6.
    Zachary Randolph def. Michael Manna via majority decision
    Alexander Gueche def. Clayton Ward via TKO
    Paul-ing his leg
    Jake Paul fans spotted the YouTuber’s savage taunt after he knocked out Andre August on Friday evening.
    He celebrated the win by waving at August as he laid sprawled out on the canvas.
    Fight fans were quick to react to the gesture on social media as they poured in with their responses.

    KSI makes Paul dig
    KSI took aim at Jake Paul after his charity fight against influencer IShowSpeed last night.
    He also could not resist a little dig at Tommy Fury.
    KSI told Fred Talks Fighting: “I think it was definitely the event of the night.
    “I think there was a lot of boxing fights happening at around the same time.
    “But I’m pretty sure there were more people were watching ours than anyone else’s.
    “But yeah man, tough opponent. I think he hit me more than most my opponents, I think he hit me more than Tommy Fury.”
    Knockout blow
    Check out SunSport’s full report as Jake Paul knocked out Andre August with his next fight already teased…

    Serrano hails Paul
    World champion boxer Amanda Serrano has heaped praise on Jake Paul after his win over Andre August.
    The Puerto Rican fighter and current unified featherweight champ has previously trained with the influencer-turned-boxer.
    She tweeted after his win: “I told you so! I knew Jake was going to knock him out. His power in the gym was nuts this last camp.”
    Serrano previously said: “I came to see him train and damn he’s a beast. I hope he doesn’t hurt Andre badly, Jake’s punching power is scary. No luck needed – you got this.”
    Who next?
    Jake Paul revealed in his post-fight press conference that he is open to the idea of fighting Viddal Riley.
    Riley is a British born fighter, who used to train KSI before pursuing his own career in boxing.
    The 26-year-old was in KSI’s team when he beat Jake’s brother Logan in 2019.
    On the possibility of fighting Riley, Jake said: “Yeah for sure that could happen, that would be interesting.
    “He has a name, a profile, and that is something that excites me for sure.
    “As I go down this path I am going to continue to challenge myself and some of those names start popping into the equation.”
    Logan reacts
    Logan Paul was left shocked ringside when Jake landed the brutal first round knockout.
    The elder sibling was videoing the start of the bout and quickly switched the camera to himself to show his amazed expression after Andre August hit the canvas.
    He then tweeted the clip with the caption: “My God.”
    Credit: @loganpaul
    Fans impressed
    Jake Paul’s first round knockout of Andre August left many thinking the Problem Child is the real deal.
    One said: “He hit the snooze button.”
    Another added: “Can’t say it’s not impressive.”
    A third reacted: “Can certainly fight. His power keeps getting better.”
    Paul advises next wave of fighters
    “We live in a different boxing world now, in a different digital age in general, and it’s the fighters’ responsibility now to promote themselves,” he said.
    “And once they realize that, and realize instead of sitting around on the weekend and playing video games in between the training sessions, they gotta be on TikTok and making YouTube videos and getting out there and going on interviews and podcasts and getting any opportunity they can to grow their name.
    “That’s why I would just encourage everybody else. The promoter is dying. It’s now the responsibility of the fighter. That’s the new boxing world. Just hustle, man. Just hustle.”
    Credit: Getty
    Christmas party
    Paul noticeably came out to an iconic Christmas song during his ring-walk tonight – Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.
    “We just always had these vibes going in camp, and sometimes we’re playing different music, and one day we were sitting in the backyard, and this pal’s like, it’s Christmas, oh my God, they’ll start playing the Christmas hits,” he said.
    “And that first song came on and I was like, this is what I’m walking up to.”
    Turning haters to believers
    “If I was walking on water in front of everybody’s eyes, they would say I couldn’t swim.
    “When you take this path, and you’re in the top of a sport, and you got there in three and a half years with the jealousy and hate and insecure people, all the time, of course, they’re gonna critique and find any little thing that they can to try to bring me down.
    “But what they don’t know is that it’s just making me bigger, just making me stronger, just making me more motivated to go ahead and become world champion.”
    Jake Paul responds to KSI vs IShowSpeed sparring match
    The Problem Child’s internet rival KSI organised a free-to-watch sparing match with YouTube superstar IShowSpeed at the same time as Paul’s bout with August.
    When asked about the spar, he said: “I don’t know, I don’t care.
    “It’s just two different things right, he’s chasing views as a 30-year-old man and I’m chasing legacy and belts.
    “All kudos to him, I hope he makes his wildest dreams come true.”
    Credit: YOUTUBE/ISHOWSPEED
    Jake Paul vs Andre August report
    Jake Paul brutally knocked out Andre August in the first round with a brutal right uppercut.
    The YouTuber-turned prizefighter marked a new step in his career by facing a professional boxer with more experience.
    And a perfectly-timed uppercut left August unable to beat the count and Paul handed the most legitimate win of his career.
    He said: “I said first round knockout all week, I manifested this, this is the power of manifestation and I said I need to bring back the old Problem Child.
    “I’ve been too nice with these people, letting them go into the later rounds. I set up my shot and he went night, night.
    “I told him he was going to need a Celcius to wake up.”
    From the opening bell, Paul, 26, took the centre of the ring and got behind his jab.
    He was doubling up his left hand and looking for the right behind it but August – who had 12 prior bouts – covered up well.
    The little-known American, 36, also landed a couple of solid overhand rights himself but Paul took them well.
    And then as the round was closing out, Paul set August up with a range-finding jab before firing over the finishing uppercut.
    Francis Ngannou reacts
    UFC icon Francis Ngannou reacts after Jake Paul knocked out Andre August in the first round:
    He said: ‘The kid’s got skills congrats on an amazing performance @jakepaul’
    Credit: GETTY
    Paul’s record
    Jake Paul has tonight improved his boxing record to 8-1.

    Ali Eson Gib (2020) W-TKO
    Nate Robinson (2020) W-KO
    Ben Askren (2021) W-TKO
    Tyron Woodley (2021) W-SD
    Tyron Woodley (2021) W-KO
    Anderson Silva (2022) W-UD
    Tommy Fury (2023) L-SD
    Nate Diaz (2023) – W-UD
    Andre August (2023) – W-KO

    Credit: GETTY
    Paul post-fight
    “I said first-round knockout all week, I manifested this,” Paul said.
    “This is the power of manifestation. I’ve been too nice with these people, letting them get into the later rounds.
    “He went night-night. more boxing prospects, more experience, more time in the ring under the bright lights.
    “This is the power of manifestation. I’ve been too nice with these people, letting them get into the later rounds.
    “He went night-night. More boxing prospects, more experience, more time in the ring under the bright lights.
    “If the money fights wanna come, I’ve got smoke for them, too. But right now, I’m focused on being the best in the world and creating one of the greatest sports stories in the history of sports.
    “It’s incredible to inspire these young kids. Whatever you want to do, you can pursue it and rise to the top.”
    Punch tally
    Jake Paul threw six punches tonight. Not a bad night’s work.
    Any call outs?
    Nope. He’s keeping his cards fairly close to his chest tonight.
    Asked who he wants to fight in 2024, Paul answered: “No, I’m not going to call out any names.
    “I’m not going to give anyone the limelight right now who doesn’t want to fight me. I could call these big names out right now, but I have already done that and they don’t want to fight me.
    “We all know who I’m talking about.”
    I think he might be talking to you, KSI…
    “What y’all gonna say now?”
    Logan Paul enters the ring and takes the mic.
    “What y’all gonna say now? A 10-1 boxer that’s been doing it his whole life! This young man is the most impressive person in boxing today. The showmanship, the performance, the hard work, the drive the effort.
    “I could not be a prouder brother. I’m happy to share my last name with you.” More

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    Jake Paul vs Andre August LIVE RESULT: Latest updates, fight start time and full card as Problem Child returns to boxing

    THE wait for Jake Paul’s return to the ring is finally over as he takes on American pro Andre August – but KSI will be on his mind.KSI has also conveniently organised a thrilling sparring match in London tonight against internet sensation IShowSpeed.
    However, the Problem Child will be determined to not let that deter him from a win, as he looks to build on his unanimous decision triumph against Nate Diaz back in August.

    Main card start time: 12.30am GMT / 7.30pm ET
    Main event fight time: 4am GMT/ 11pm ET (approx)
    Live stream/TV: DAZN

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    Jake’s path
    So as I’ve mentioned, Jake Paul will test himself against a professional boxer for only the second time in his career tonight.
    Things had been going swimmingly for the Problem Child, who previously boasted a 6-0 record with wins over ex-UFC champions Tyron Woodley and Anderson Silva among others.
    But his perfect record now has a blemish.
    Tommy Fury beat Paul by split decision in February, although the former Love Island contestant and brother of Tyson Fury, was knocked down by the YouTuber-turned-boxer in the eighth round that night.
    Nonetheless, one judge scored it 75-74 to Paul, with the other two scoring it 76-73 to Fury.
    Paul bounced back with another win over an ex-UFC star in Nate Diaz in August, but tonight he returns in the ring with a pro boxer.
    Credit: GETTY
    What’s happening?
    Nope, no titles or anything like that up for grabs tonight. This is a standard Cruiserweight contest under normal rules.
    The main undercard is set to get underway at 12.30am UK time, with the main event ring-walks scheduled for 3.30am.
    Obviously those timings could change depending on how quickly the undercard goes.
    An early finish would be most welcome for me here blogging by candle light and drinking stale coffee.
    Evening
    If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.
    Although in Jake Paul’s case it should perhaps be…
    If at first you don’t beat a professional boxer, fight another retired UFC star and then try again.
    Yes that’s right, the Problem Child is back in then ring for the third time in 2023, and he’s fighting a pro boxer for only the second time in his career.
    He’s up against *checks notes* Andre August…
    Ok, he’s not a household name (anywhere in the world) but he does boast a 10-1 record and fancies his chances of doing some damage.
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    Anthony Joshua could RETIRE if Otto Wallin causes huge upset and scuppers Deontay Wilder grudge match

    ANTHONY JOSHUA could retire if he’s taught a boxing lesson by Otto Wallin in their Saudi showdown, it’s been claimed.AJ will continue his career rebuild with a short-notice Riyadh rumble with his former sparring partner a week on Saturday.
    Anthony Joshua faces Swedish slugger Otto Wallin on Saturday weekCredit: GETTY
    A multi-million-pound grudge match with Deontay Wilder awaits AJCredit: REUTERS
    Wallin’s promoter Dmitry Salita believes his man could send AJ into retirement if he wins their Saudi showdownCredit: Getty
    A multi-million-pound grudge match with long-time rival Deontay Wilder is at stake for the former unified heavyweight champion.
    Although Wallin’s promoter Dmitry Salita reckons AJ’s career itself is also on the line in the Kingdom clash.
    When asked if Joshua could retire after losing to Wallin, he told OLBG: “It depends on how he loses.
    “If it’s a technicality by a cut or a headbutt then he will call for a rematch but if he is outboxed in a boring fight, then there may not be a desire for a rematch, and he may not want it.
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    “it is a standard protocol to have a rematch clause in place and you have to protect yourself, but I don’t think the rematch is real unless it is a Gatti vs Ward type of fight.
    “But I don’t think there will be a rematch.”
    Team Joshua are confident of getting past Wallin, so much so they’ve already set a March date for a showdown with Wilder.
    That’s baffled Salita, who said: “It is a bit odd the next date is scheduled.
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    “Both Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder are fighting bonafide, world-class contenders in Otto Wallin and Joseph Parker but it puts more interest on this night of boxing.
    “In announcing March 9 for the fight is risky but it is sport and adds more interest, more fuel and excitement for Otto Wallin and Joseph Parker.”
    Wallin – who took Tyson Fury the distance in their 2019 showdown – will put himself on the brink of a world title fight if he upsets Joshua.
    Although the rematch clause in their contract could very well scupper an early 2024 title bout for the Swedish slugger
    He told Vegas Insider: “If it was just up to me, it wouldn’t be there of course.
    “I can’t say I was particularly happy about it. I’m currently in a really good position in the IBF, so I could have waited and maybe fought for the IBF title.
    “But we got this opportunity that we felt was really good, and if I beat Anthony Joshua once I can beat him again,” Wallin told Vegas Insider.
    “If I beat Anthony Joshua twice I should be in line to fight for any title out there.
    “So that means I’m kind of giving up my shot with the IBF, but that is okay, considering if I beat Anthony Joshua twice, I could be in line to fight for pretty much any title.”
    Otto Wallin will bid to scupper Anthony Joshua’s blockbuster showdown with Deontay WilderCredit: Getty More

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    I had to join gangs in Texas to keep me safe but now I am fighting Jake Paul and I want to finish him

    RELATIVE UNKNOWN Andre August is set for the fight of his life tonight against YouTuber turned boxer, Jake Paul.August, 35, is just the second professional boxer that Paul has faced – but he’s more journeyman than a glamour tie for Paul to square up against.
    Jake Paul and Andre August faced off before their bout tonightCredit: Getty
    August has a 10-1 professional record and has won five of those by knockouts which makes him the most experienced fighter Paul has faced.
    There is a mystique surrounding August, given most of his fights have been small-scale affairs so there is not actually much footage of him in action.
    Despite the absence of that, his story to becoming a boxer is illuminating and he told The Daily Star all about it.
    In the interview, he accredits boxing with saving his life from a world of gangs and violence.
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    Talking about his experiences growing up to The Daily Star, he said: “Just extremely in the hood man, it was in the hood. It was either beat down or get laid down. You got to join us or get rolled over.
    “So I had to join the gangs, you know what I’m saying? And be down with whatever area outside of town I was in and I did that. It was just for me to stay safe as well.
    “Because at first I was trying to go against the grain. But yeah, that’s how it happened. [If you didn’t] You was jumped. You couldn’t trust nobody on the other side of town. So, I had to join.”
    August’s home of Beaumont is one of the most dangerous areas in America and according to CrimeGrade.org, the city ranks in the lowest percentile in terms of safety.
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    That means it is more dangerous than 99% of cities in America.
    But, August says that boxing showed him a path to drag himself of bad situations.
    He said: “It played a major role in my life. Even just keeping me away from the streets. It also brought me away from my hometown.
    “It’s kind of bittersweet, but I’m away from my hometown. So I’m out here living a good life, living an ok life with the boxing world.
    “I still have my other things I do besides boxing. I still work and things like that. So, I’m just a man is trying to live his dream, man. I got my kids. Just being a dad, man.”
    There is a huge gap on his boxing CV between 2019 and 2023 where August did not fight sue to the pandemic and he said those days were rough: “The number one thing is the pandemic.
    “The pandemic was the one that started everything. Ever since the first year and the second year the funds were getting low.
    “I had to take care of my family and be a man of the house so I had to work.”
    August is grateful for the exposure fighting Paul will bringCredit: Getty
    To make ends mate he worked for American insurance company State Farm, before returning to achieve victory over Brandon Martin in August.
    August’s background couldn’t really be any more different from the privileged start to life for the Paul brothers – who have only been making more money since going into boxing.
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    But August knows the opportunity he has if he is to beat Paul, and said: “As far as me, it’s been a long time coming. So I’m here you know. I did what I did in the past as far as my amateur career.
    I did have a deep career as well in my pro career. I did it with a lot of self discipline, that’s just me being out here doing what I need to do, just like right now.” More

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    KSI boxing record: Who has the YouTuber fought

    KSI is returning to the ring for the first time since he headlined the huge Misfits Boxing Prime card against Tommy Fury.Now the YouTuber is set to face fellow internet star IShowSpeed in a sparring match on December 15, 2023.
    KSI pictured during the Misfits Cruiserweight fight against Tommy Fury in 2023
    Who has the YouTuber fought?
    Like many internet sensations, KSI has used his social media fame as an opportunity to enter the world of boxing.
    As of December 2023, the YouTuber-turned boxer boasts a boxing record of 4-1-1.
    Logan Paul
    Having previously beaten fellow YouTuber Joe Weller in his first amateur boxing fight, KSI turned his attention to Logan Paul as his next opponent.
    The highly-anticipated fight ended in a draw, with the rematch scheduled as a professional fight – the first of both their careers.
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    KSI once again emerged victorious with a result of a split decision, with two judges scoring the contest in favour of the British boxer.
    Swarmz and Luis Pineda
    In 2022, KSI returned to the ring once more to face rapper Swarmz.
    Later that evening, the YouTuber fought for a second time against Mexican boxer Luis Pineda.
    Following the double fight night, KSI defeated Swarmz via a second round KO – and that wasn’t his only victory.
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    KSI also defeated Pineda via a third round KO.
    FaZe Temperrr
    The next boxing bout saw KSI take to the ring against Brazilian YouTuber FaZe Temperrr.
    However, he was originally scheduled to face Conor McGregor’s training partner Dillon Danis.
    This bout turned out to be KSI’s quickest victory to date – with the contest stopping in the first round following a brutal knockout.
    Joe Fournier
    Following a number of wins, KSI faced professional boxer Joe Fournier, who was also undefeated, in May 2023 at the Wembley Arena in London.
    During the second round, the YouTuber-turned boxer threw a right hook that missed, causing his elbow to strike Fournier, knocking him unconscious.
    KSI was awarded the KO win on the night, but after the bout concluded, Fournier appealed the decision.
    Later that month, the Professional Boxing Association officially overturned the win and it was ruled as a no contest.
    Tommy Fury
    The YouTuber suffered a unanimous decision defeat to the Love Island star in their grudge match.
    The bout took place at Manchester Arena in Manchester, on October 14, 2023.
    Internet sensation KSI fumed with the result of the contest, so much so that he launched an appeal to the Professional Boxing Association.
    But the PBA have insisted there were NO grounds to overturn the result of the Misfits melee.
    KSI was consumed with rage after slipping to his first defeat in the influencer boxing scene and claimed he was “robbed” of a victory.”
    He said: “Obviously [Tommy Fury’s] a pro boxer.
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    “If I won, it’s a mockery for the sport. That’s how they see it.
    “I won it bro. I got robbed. It’s outrageous bro… I was landing the cleanest shots, he couldn’t get any jabs off.” More

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    Jake Paul shows off stunning body transformation for Andre August fight as fans say ‘bro is looking massive’

    JAKE PAUL has unveiled a drastic body transformation at the weigh-in for his upcoming fight with Andre August.The YouTuber turned boxer looked noticeably more muscular than he did during his last fight against Nate Diaz.
    Paul looked much leaner before his fight against Nate DiazCredit: Getty
    He looked noticeably more muscle bound before his fight against AugustCredit: Getty
    The fight will take place at cruiserweight and Paul weighed-in at just under 200lbs.
    DAZN, the broadcaster that will stream the fight, were the first to comment on the noticeable difference in Paul’s body.
    They uploaded the weigh-in with the caption: “JACKED PAUL.
    “@jakepaul looks swole, coming in just under 200 lbs for weigh-ins.”
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    And fans were also quick to comment on the boxer’s dramatic transformation.
    One fan wrote on X: “Fair play. Bro is looking massive.”
    Another wrote: “Jake looks so strong!”
    A third posted: “He looks good.”
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    A fourth compared him to a gif of a fridge due to his size.
    And a fifth said: “All natural.”
    After Paul completed his weigh-in, he shushed the crowd before letting out a massive roar.
    Paul takes on August tonight, with his opponent having a 10-1-1 record and being a full professional.
    Paul’s only other fight against a professional boxer resulted in his sole defeat, February’s points loss to Tommy Fury.
    This time he is determined to prove that he can overcome a professional boxer. More

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    Anthony Joshua picks who wants to win out of Tyson Fury and Usyk as he says ‘I’d be a lunatic to support him’

    ANTHONY JOSHUA has revealed who he wants to win the superfight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk.They will put for all four WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO belts on the line on February 17.
    AJ wants Oleksandr Usyk to beat Tyson FuryCredit: AP
    Fury faces Usyk on February 17 in Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty
    Boxing is set to have an undisputed heavyweight champion for the first time since Lennox Lewis held the crown 25 years ago.
    Joshua’s next fight is against Otto Wallin on December 23 and a win could help him seal a future bout against Fury.
    But in the meantime, AJ is firmly supporting the Ukrainian.
    He told TNT Sports: “I don’t know [who wins] but I’m team Usyk anyway.
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    “There’s a respect, but Fury’s said a lot of bad things about me.
    “I’m never going to ride with someone that disrespects me.
    “That would make me a lunatic and I’m pretty level-headed so I’m going to go with the person who shows me respect.”
    Joshua was then quizzed on if he would still be keen to face Fury should Usyk clinch victory.
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    He stressed he would be although time is running out for a much-anticipated all British clash.
    AJ said: “For the entertainment factor, yeah.
    “It’s getting drawn out a bit though. They’ll have two fights. The first one and then the rematch. Maybe that’ll be Fury’s only two fights next year.
    “Hopefully he can sneak one in at the end of the year with me, but that draws it out for another twelve months before I see Fury.
    “But we got Deontay Wilder anyway, or we got Joseph Parker. We got other big fights.” More

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    Deontay Wilder was knocked out twice by Tyson Fury but reveals no one hit him harder than Frenchman with seven losses

    DEONTAY WILDER is known for his skills as a knockout artist – winning 43 of his 46 bouts by knockout.So when Wilder spoke to TalkSPORT ahead of his fight against Joseph Parker it was natural that they asked him who he’s faced that comes closest to him in terms of power.
    Fury recorded two knockout victories against Deontay WilderCredit: Getty
    But he revealed no one has hit him harder than Johann DuhaupasCredit: Getty
    Many would have expected the answer to be Tyson Fury – who is the man responsible for Wilder’s two professional losses.
    Fury beat Wilder by TKO in the seventh round in the second bout of their trilogy in 2020.
    He then knocked Wilder out in the 11th round of the third bout of their trilogy.
    But Wilder’s answer as to who he’s faced with the most power will surprise a few.
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    He nominated Johann Duhaupas as the man that punches hardest but initially struggled to recall his name.
    Wilder said: “I would have to say the Frenchman.”
    As Wilder pondered the Frenchman’s name, he then joked: “The hardest punch I’ve taken is taxes, when they take my taxes.”
    But after it came back to him, he said: “That’s it, it’s Johann Duhaupas.
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    “That’s the hardest punch I’ve faced in my career thus far.”
    Wilder and Duhaupas clashed in 2015, in Wilder’s second WBC title defence.
    Duhaupas was one of Wilder’s rare opponents that managed to withstand his power and took him deep into the fight – before succumbing to an 11th round Bronze Bomber TKO.
    Wilder had a long run defending his WBC belt, lasting 10 matches before losing it to current holder Fury in 2020.
    He’s currently on the comeback trail and all roads appear to lead to a glamour fight with Anthony Joshua in March.
    Before that though, he’ll have to get past Joseph Parker in their Saudi Arabia bout on December 23. More