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    Tommy Fury makes surprise U-turn on fighting Mike Tyson, 58, for eye-watering fee after slamming Jake Paul

    TOMMY FURY has performed a sensational U-turn – admitting he would fight Mike Tyson for a whopping £50million.The Brit, 26, once blasted the idea of stepping in the ring with the boxing legend after Jake Paul’s controversial bout with Iron Mike, 58, last year.Tommy Fury, who is the younger brother of Tyson Fury, is now open to fighting Mike TysonCredit: GettyJake Paul earned £31.4million from his fight with Mike TysonCredit: GettyTyson lost to Paul but still took home £15.8m for his effortCredit: GETTYBack in 2024, Fury who is the younger brother of former heavyweight king Tyson Fury, called talk of a fight “stupid”.Asked about Mike Tyson’s clash with Paul, Tommy said: “It’s a 60-year-old against a prime 27-year-old, it’s stupid.”I’m not interested in that fight one bit.”The man is a legend he should be left alone. At the end of the day it’s not safe is it?READ MORE BOXING NEWS “[The] man is 60 years old, you’re not what you were.You have to have some respect about you, I think.”But now, speaking on Eddie Hall’s The Good, The Bad and The Beast podcast, Fury’s tone has dramatically shifted, saying a mega-money payday could change everything.Asked if he’d ever take on Tyson, who would be 60 by the time a fight could happen, Fury replied: “If someone offered me £50million to fight him… I’d probably do it.”The reversal comes after Fury watched Paul bank £31.4million for his points win over a visibly fading Tyson in November, while the ageing legend pocketed around £15.8m himself.Most read in BoxingBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKTyson later admitted he barely remembered the bout, telling Fox Sports Radio: “I don’t remember the fight that much… I kind of blanked out.”His son Amir even claimed Tyson’s wife said: “Mike is done.”Jake Paul storms out of Piers Morgan interview wearing a sombrero after claiming he would beat peak Mike TysonDespite the chatter around Tyson, Fury still has eyes on a rematch with Paul, hinting it could land within a year.He said: “That fight will always be there, there’s history, it makes sense for both of us.”Fury beat Paul by split decision in Saudi Arabia in 2023 and remains bullish: “There’s not a doubt in my mind where I go into the ring with Jake Paul and I think he beats me.”Meanwhile, Youtuber Paul, returns this Saturday night seven months after his blockbuster fight with Tyson.He will take Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in Anaheim, California. More

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    Deontay Wilder vs Tyrrell Herndon EXACT ring-walk time: What time will the fight start in UK?

    DEONTAY Wilder returns to the ring TONIGHT as he takes on Tyrrell Herndon in a huge heavyweight clash.Many thought we had seen the last of the Bronze Bomber after his knockout defeat to Zhilei Zhang 12 months ago.Deontay Wilder makes his first step on the comeback trail against Tyrrell Herndon on Friday nightCredit: GettyWilder’s beating marked his fourth loss in his last five fights, with his only win coming against journeyman Robert Helenius in October 2022.The Alabama puncher’s defeat to Zhang blew his chances of an overdue bout with Anthony Joshua, prompting discussion over which direction the Bronze Bomber’s boxing career would go next.Wilder’s bid to return to the top of the heavyweight division begins against Herndon, who is on a three-fight win streak and is out to pick up the biggest win of his career.READ MORE IN BOXINGVictory for the Bronze Bomber could see him back in contention for a big-name bout in the near future, while defeat could spell the end for the former WBC heavyweight champion.What time are the ring-walks for Wilder vs Herndon and when does the fight start?The ring-walks for Wilder vs Herndon are expected to be at approximately 4am BST on Saturday, June 28 in the UK.The main event will likely get underway at approximately 4.20am BST.Timings are subject to change depending on the length of the undercard fights.The main card is set to begin at 2am BST.What TV channel is Wilder vs Herndon on and can it be live streamed?Wilder vs Herndon will be broadcast on BLK Prime PPV.A BLK Prime subscription starts at £4.45 ($5.99) per month, but you will have to pay the PPV price of £18.58 ($25) on top of that.Once you purchase the PPV, you can live stream the bout via the BLK Prime app/website.Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog.Who else is on the card?Here are all the bouts taking place at the Charles Koch Arena:Most read in BoxingDeontay Wilder vs Tyrrell Herndon – Heavyweight – 10 RoundsKayla Williams vs Helen Lucero – Lightweight – Four RoundsJoshua Richey vs Chancey Wilson – Featherweight – Four RoundsGustavo Trujillo vs Lateef Kayode – Heavyweight – 10 RoundsNico Hernandez vs Robert Ledesma – Super Flyweight – Six RoundsDeon Nicholson vs Devonte Williams – Light Heavyweight – 10 RoundsJeff Page Jr vs Jurmain McDonald – Cruiserweight – Six RoundsJohn Cantrell vs Franklin Sparks -Heavyweight – Six RoundsJorge Carlos vs Kerim Morkoc – Super lightweight – Six RoundsEric Valencia vs Willie Harris – Lightweight – Four RoundsMiguel Noah Aldana vs General Lee – Lightweight – Four Rounds More

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    Jake Paul vows to send Julio Cesar Chavez Jr into sad boxing retirement and goads ‘I’ll be there for you’

    JAKE PAUL has vowed to send Julio Cesar Chavez Jr into a sad retirement from boxing and goaded: ‘I’ll be there for you.’Former middleweight world champion Chavez – son of the legendary Mexican Julio Cesar Sr – claimed he would walk away from boxing if he lost. Jake Paul faces off with Julio Cesar Chavez JrCredit: GettyBut the second generation backtracked on his promise when asked if his career was on the line on Saturday in California. Chavez, 39, said through a translator: “No, I just said that to say something. I’m definitely not going to lose, I’m definitely not going to retire.”I’m going to continue with my career and Jake’s going to continue to do whatever it is he needs to do.”But YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul had a different view – promising to embarrass the son of a legend to a point of no return. READ MORE IN boxing He said: “Oh yeah, this is it for him. And I’m going to feel bad.”I’m genuinely sorry, I want to apologise in advance because I know the emotional turmoil you’re going to go through. “You’re going to go into hiding, that’s who you are you love to go and hide.”That’s what’s going to happen and I really want to say I’m sorry for what’s going to happen. Most read in BoxingJake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez JrJAKE PAUL’S controversial boxing career rolls on this weekend with the Problem Child facing boxing royalty in Anaheim, California.Paul will face Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, a highly-decorated former world middleweight champion.The Mexican, 39, has fought just once in the last four years but has the best boxing resume of any fighter to step into a ring with Paul – bar Mike Tyson, who was aged 58 at the time they fought.Watch Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr LIVE on DAZN PPVINFOLATEST NEWS & FEATURESCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”And I’ll be there for you, I’m always there for my opponents after I beat their ass.”Paul, 28, returns for the first time since his controversial November fight against Mike Tyson, who returned to the ring aged 58. But Chavez Sr, Mexico’s most beloved boxer, said: “Jake Paul just fought against Mike Tyson, who didn’t even throw one punch. “This is not Mike Tyson. You’re going to get your ass whooped. Julio is going to go in and throw some serious punches and you’re going to be running like a chicken with no head.” Paul, 11-1 in the ring, replied: “We’ve heard it all before.” Jake Paul vowed to send Chavez Jr into retirementCredit: Getty More

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    Jake Paul storms out of Piers Morgan interview wearing a sombrero after on-air row over claim he’d beat peak Mike Tyson

    A SOMBRERO-SPORTING Jake Paul stormed out of an interview with Piers Morgan after claiming he would have beaten a peak Mike Tyson.The shocking incident occurred ahead of Paul’s Saturday clash against former boxing world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.Jake Paul stormed away from an interview with Piers MorganCredit: Piers Morgan Uncensored, YouTubePaul saw red as Morgan questioned his win over veteran Mike TysonCredit: GETTYIt came as Paul prepares to fight Julio Cesar Chavez JrCredit: GettyThe fight will be Paul’s first since the 28-year-old defeated legendary gloveman Tyson in November.There was a 30-year age gap between the two men, with many not taking Paul’s win seriously as a result.However, the influencer saw red when he was taken to task over Tyson’s age by Morgan.Appearing on Piers Morgan Uncensored, YouTube to promote his fight against Chavez, Paul donned a sombrero as he talked up his skills in the ring.READ MORE IN BOXINGThis saw Morgan ask whether fighting 58-year-old Tyson had been an “edifying spectacle”, to which Paul responded: “If Mike Tyson wants to fight you, of course you’re going to say ‘yes’. “He walked away with tens of millions of dollars to support his family for the rest of their lives, and we’ve made the biggest fight in history. So, 128 million people would disagree with you, that it wasn’t something amazing.”But Morgan refused to give up as he declared: “The problem is the only proper boxer you fought was Tommy Fury, and he beat you. He’s not even the best in his family.”An inflamed Paul riposted: “I mean, you can sit there and make up s**t, but you actually don’t know your facts. I fought multiple boxers with professional records, and including Mike Tyson himself, who I think is going to be a harder fight than Chavez.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSHe then declared he would have beaten a peak Tyson, with incredulous Morgan insisting Paul wouldn’t have lasted 10 seconds.The American was not having any of it though, retorting: “You don’t actually know that! You can’t sit there and say that… I think anything is possible. That’s why self belief is the most powerful thing in the world.Jake Paul issues heartfelt message to ex-boxing opponent Ben Askren who needs lung transplant after battling infection“You don’t think I can be a Mike Tyson? I don’t think you go to the gym!”Morgan said:  “I think you’re a great YouTuber, a great influencer. I admire what you try to do boxing, but I do think when you actually come up against a proper, serious boxer, and I suspect that Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, maybe that person you, it could all come crashing down.”Paul fired back: “I think the problem here Piers, is that you think that your opinion matters?“(Why come on the show?) Oh, I’m just taking your audience to sell pay per views. I don’t give a f**k about your show, dumb ass. This is a f**king business enterprise. Buy the pay per view on Saturday, June 28, me versus Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Thank you, tune in everybody!”Paul then promptly hung up the call, leaving Morgan to reflect on their fiery encounter.The broadcaster quipped: “Cheers Jake, really enjoyed that, and good luck to Julio – knock him out for all of us will you?”Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez JrJAKE PAUL’S controversial boxing career rolls on this weekend with the Problem Child facing boxing royalty in Anaheim, California.Paul will face Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, a highly-decorated former world middleweight champion.The Mexican, 39, has fought just once in the last four years but has the best boxing resume of any fighter to step into a ring with Paul – bar Mike Tyson, who was aged 58 at the time they fought.Watch Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr LIVE on DAZN PPVINFOLATEST NEWS & FEATURES More

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    Floyd Schofield out to make it up to his son for cancelling Disneyland trip after mysteriously pulling out of last fight

    FLOYD SCHOFIELD has vowed to make it up to his little boy after cancelling a trip to Disneyland.Schofield had planned to take his son on the trip of a lifetime following his WBC lightweight world title fight againt Shakur Stevenson in Saudi Arabia in February.Floyd Schofield with his sonCredit: INSTAGRAM @kid_austin1Schofield mysteriously pulled out of his fight in February against Shakur StevensonCredit: TwitterBut the unbeaten American pulled out of the bout in mysterious circumstances during fight week, citing an illness which left him hospitalised.His dad and trainer even went as far as to sensationally claim his son had been POISONED as he shared images of the boxer bed-bound.Schofield later returned home to the US and had to break the news to his baby son that their celebratory trip to Disneyland had been KOd. He revealed: “Actually, when I first got back from Saudi, I would say it was a little sad because I was a new dad, I couldn’t be around my son for like three months.READ MORE IN BOXING”I gave my son a promise, after I get the green belt, we’ll go to Disney, so I didn’t really get to fulfil that.”So seeing him come back and I had nothing to show for it that like put me in a very bad depressed state.”I wasn’t one to believe in depression really but actually going through it is a real thing. “I’m just glad I have my dad, my fiancee, my son and they got me back to where I was supposed to be.”Most read in BoxingJake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez JrJAKE PAUL’S controversial boxing career rolls on this weekend with the Problem Child facing boxing royalty in Anaheim, California.Paul will face Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, a highly-decorated former world middleweight champion.The Mexican, 39, has fought just once in the last four years but has the best boxing resume of any fighter to step into a ring with Paul – bar Mike Tyson, who was aged 58 at the time they fought.Watch Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr LIVE on DAZN PPVINFOLATEST NEWS & FEATURESCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSSchofield, 22, now returns on Saturday against ex-featherweight champ Tevin Farmer, 34, on the Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr undercard. And he plans to finally take his nine-month old son away after the fight – this time on a European getaway. Jake Paul issues heartfelt message to ex-boxing opponent Ben Askren who needs lung transplant after battling infectionHe added: “I wanna take them somewhere that other kids have not been able to go somewhere like Greece or somewhere that a nine month old don’t go, so something nice.”Schofield was pulled out of his bout against Stevenson, 27, by the British Boxing Board of Control – who oversaw the event – after a health check. His dad’s allegations of poisoning were never proven and Schofield never explained his mystery illness – and it looks as though he never will.He admitted: “I just want to leave stuff in the past. Whatever happened, happened. I’m not trying to get into that.”I’m just looking forward and if me and Shakur are going to run it in the future, so be it. But right now I’ve just got to look at Tevin Farmer.” Schofield confirmed his health woes are past him – even managing to find light of the situation with sceptical fans online. He said: “Yeah, I’m good. I have been trolling people in the comments. They’re like, ‘Hopefully he shows up.’ I’m like, ‘I might, I’ll think about it.'” Former sparring partners Stevenson and Schofield has their fight cancelledTevin Farmer now fights SchofieldCredit: Getty More

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    Jake Paul sends heartfelt message to ex-boxing opponent Ben Askren who needs lung transplant after battling infection

    JAKE PAUL has issued a heartfelt message of support to former opponent Ben Askren – who needs a life-saving lung transplant.Askren – who was knocked out by Paul in April 2021 – has been in hospital for weeks over complications from severe pneumonia – following a staph infection.Jake Paul beat Ben Askren in 2021Credit: Getty Images – GettyThe former UFC star will need to undergo a lung transplant and has been placed on the waiting list as he continues to fight alongside his beloved wife Amy.Paul, ahead of his next fight on Saturday against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, spoke out in support of his old adversary.He said: “My prayers go out to him. I feel sorry for his family, I can’t imagine what they’re going through.“I just hope that he can recover because there’s so much more to life besides fighting and careers. READ MORE IN boxing “I’m wishing him the best and I’m here if they need any support.”Paul, 28, knocked out Askren, 40, in round one of what was his third professional boxing bout. He has since improved to 11-1 and returns against former middleweight world champion Chavez Jr, 39, in California. Askren has not fought since his boxing debut loss to Paul – also retiring from MMA in 2019 after a brief run in the UFC. Most read in BoxingThe father-of-three – to daughters Alex and Andy and son Ozi –  had been unresponsive and in a critical condition in a Las Vegas hospital earlier this month.He has since been moved to a facility near his home in Wisconsin.Paul’s promotional partner Nakisa Bidarian added: “(Jake) hit me up two weeks ago when the news broke. “He asked me if I had heard and I said no. He said ‘I wanted to reach out to his family but I think it’s inappropriate. But if they need anything, I’m there for them,’ and that’s who this kid is.”Askren with his wife Amy and three kidsNakisa Bidarian and Jake PaulCredit: Esther Lin / Most Valuable Promotions More

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    Julio Cesar Chavez Jr reveals why he turned down offer from KSI to fight rival Jake Paul instead

    JULIO CESAR CHAVEZ JR revealed he turned down the chance to fight KSI – to instead take on Jake Paul. The former middleweight world champion returns on Saturday against YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul – live on DAZN PPV. Jake Paul returns against Julio Cesar Chavez JrCredit: ReutersKSI was also in line to fight ChavezCredit: ReutersBut Chavez snubbed the chance to face Paul’s arch rival KSI – believing Paul was the more lucrative option. He said: “It’s impossible to explain but everybody wants the best thing for themselves. “I want the best fights. Jake is popular, Jake he beat Mike Tyson. So Jake wants to fight me. “I had another fight with KSI, another YouTuber from the UK but I preferred to fight Jake Paul because he’s more popular and a better fighter than KSI.” READ MORE IN boxing KSI, 32, has not fought since suffering his first defeat as a boxer, losing a controversial decision to Tommy Fury, 26, in October 2023. He was due to return against MMA star Dillon Danis, 31, in March before pulling out with illness. KSI’s manager Mams Taylor – co-founder of Misfits Boxing – claimed they walked away from a deal to fight Chavez to focus on other opponents. Paul, 28, meanwhile is coming off a victory over Mike Tyson in November in a bout marred in controversy amid the age gap.Most read in BoxingJake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez JrJAKE PAUL’S controversial boxing career rolls on this weekend with the Problem Child facing boxing royalty in Anaheim, California.Paul will face Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, a highly-decorated former world middleweight champion.The Mexican, 39, has fought just once in the last four years but has the best boxing resume of any fighter to step into a ring with Paul – bar Mike Tyson, who was aged 58 at the time they fought.Watch Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr LIVE on DAZN PPVINFOLATEST NEWS & FEATURESCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSTyson returned at 58 after 20 YEARS out of the sport to lose a decision – with over 100 MILLION watching on Netflix. Paul revealed:”Mike even taught me some things in the ring. “He was hard to hit that head movement off the centre and he had a lot of power, which is why I had to be careful in there, so I just fought a smart fight.” More

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    ‘I would literally rip his heart out’ – Jake Paul claims he could beat Canelo Alvarez even in a STREET FIGHT

    JAKE PAUL claims he would beat Canelo Alvarez in the ring or STREETS and warned: “I would literally rip his heart out.”The YouTuber-turned-boxer and Mexican legend were close to agreeing a shock May 3 bout in Las Vegas – until Canelo walked away. Jake Paul claims he could beat Canelo Alvarez in a street fightCredit: GettyCanelo walked away from a deal to fight Jake PaulCredit: AlamyCanelo recently told TalkTV’s Piers Morgan that Paul’s life was SAVED after the collapse of their mega-bout. But 11-1 Paul hit back: “My response is he’s 5’8. Like, I’ll see that guy anywhere and end his life for real. He doesn’t want the smoke.”I’ll beat him in boxing but at the end of the day, if it was just man on man in the street, I would literally rip his heart out.”Canelo, 34, instead signed a four-bout deal with Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh and regained his undisputed throne by beating William Scull, 32, in May. READ MORE IN BOXINGNow he takes all four super-middleweight world titles into his September 13 blockbuster against Terence Crawford, 37, in Vegas. So Paul, 28, instead returns on Saturday against former middleweight world champ Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 39, in California on DAZN PPV. But he still wants to settle the score with Canelo in the ring – audaciously planning to do so for a cruiserweight belt. Paul said: “I think it has to happen at some point. Most read in BoxingJake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez JrJAKE PAUL’S controversial boxing career rolls on this weekend with the Problem Child facing boxing royalty in Anaheim, California.Paul will face Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, a highly-decorated former world middleweight champion.The Mexican, 39, has fought just once in the last four years but has the best boxing resume of any fighter to step into a ring with Paul – bar Mike Tyson, who was aged 58 at the time they fought.Watch Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr LIVE on DAZN PPVINFOLATEST NEWS & FEATURESCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”And especially get through this fight, get ranked, go for the world championship, have the cruiserweight belt and then me and Canelo can fight for the cruiserweight world championship.”Paul’s only defeat came against Tommy Fury, 26, in Saudi Arabia – losing a split-decision. But he has since bounced back with five wins – most recently against Mike Tyson who controversially came out of retirement in November aged 58. Paul is in line for a surprise ranking with the WBC and WBA by beating Chavez – who is not currently rated within the governing bodies.Paul said: “To become world champion I need to be ranked. That’s what this fight is all about beating Chavez in a great fashion.”We’ll see where the WBA and WBC rank me and then hopefully I’ll be able to go for a world title.” Jake Paul returns against Julio Cesar Chavez JrCredit: Reuters More