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      Giant 22 stone heavyweight boxing legend leaks Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson ‘scam’ after calling YouTuber out for £1.5m fight

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      BOXING legend Butterbean has claimed a “scam” is at play for Jake Paul’s fight with Mike Tyson. The controversial clash – scrutinised for the three-decade age gap – was set for June 20 but Tyson, 58, was forced out amid a health precaution. Mike Tyson facing off with Jake PaulCredit: GettyPaul, 27, instead stopped replacement Mike Perry, 32, after three knockdowns before confirming his rescheduled November 15 bout with Tyson. But KO icon Butterbean – real name Eric Esch – insisted the fight will purposely never go ahead. He said: “Him and Tyson are never gonna fight. That has been a scam from the very beginning just to boost Jake’s name – and it has. “This guy, everybody’s talking about him, but he’s never gonna fight Tyson. READ MORE IN BOXING”They were never planning on fighting each other, because a promoter would never let him fight anyone else in between a fight. “Never – not that big a fight. It’s been a scam from the beginning.”During the height of his career Butterbean weighed as much as 36 STONE and only ever went past the fourth round once – against the great Larry Holmes.His last boxing bout was in 2013 but he has teased a comeback in recent years having lost a stunning 14 STONE.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSButterbean wants to fight Paul and called him out to a £1.5million winner-take-all bout. He said on TikTok: “Hey Jake Paul, would you fight me for $2m [£1.5m]? Winner takes all.”From boxing champions to UFC stars and bitter rivals, Jake Paul’s five-man hit-list of opponents after Mike Tyson fight Butterbean, 57, over 100 fights across boxing, kickboxing and MMA while even having a run in pro wrestling.He lost the huge amount of weight after starring in a TV show alongside former wrestler Diamond Dallas Page.Butterbean had 91 boxing bouts – compared to just the 11 of 10-1 Paul.The social media sensation’s only loss came in 2023 against Tyson Fury’s brother Tommy, 25, in Saudi Arabia but has won four since. Butterbean weighed 37st during his heydayCredit: GettyHe has dropped a huge 14st recentlyCredit: https://www.instagram.com/butterbeanboxer/ More

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      Shocking moment boxer and his brother ‘ARRESTED’ in ring after punching team member and starting enormous brawl

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      A BOXER and his brother were “arrested” after starting a brawl in the ring. Zach Abel was competing against Mikey Bets in a fight on the Rough N’ Rowdy promotion staged by American blog website Barstool Sports. A boxer and his brother were ‘arrested’ after starting a brawl in the ringCredit: https://x.com/roughnrowdyZach Abel and his brother Spencer started the chaosCredit: https://x.com/roughnrowdyAll hell broke loose in the ringCredit: https://x.com/roughnrowdyAbel felt his low-standard exhibition loss was controversial and kickstarted a ruckus in the ring. Before long him and brother Spencer began brawling with their opposition members as all hell broke loose in the ring.The Abdel brothers were quickly tackled to the ground by officers in police uniforms and handcuffed. Although it remains unclear whether the arrests were genuine or not. READ MORE IN BOXINGStill, fans were stunned by the hectic scenes as one said: “What on earth? The most chaos I’ve ever seen.”Another added: “LOL. Why are the law enforcement acting like he assassinated someone?”But one fumed: “Fake, no one’s buying these things so trying to drum up any kind of drama.”Another raged: “Can’t believe I fell for this trash.”Most read in BoxingBarstool Sports is owned by social media personality David Portnoy, who is worth an estimated £80million. And he launched his own boxing promotion to rival crossover and celebrity-style boxing rivals. Ex-Playboy model Amber Fields poses naked in just body paint for Misfits Boxing ring walk before wild scrap with rivalBut amid a lack of pay-per-view sales, Portnoy admitted his future in the boxing business could soon be KOd. He said: “I may bring an end to Rough n’ Rowdy if I don’t like the numbers here. It’s a lot of work. “It’s pretty expensive to put together. I want at least 20,000 pay-per-view buys.” More

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      From boxing champion to UFC stars and bitter rivals, Jake Paul’s five-man hit-list of opponents after Mike Tyson fight

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      JAKE PAUL has a list of five star-studded names to fight after his controversial clash against Mike Tyson. The YouTuber-turned-boxer welcomes heavyweight boxing icon Tyson back to the ring on November 15 in Texas.They were initially scheduled to fight on July 20 but 58-year-old Iron Mike was forced out amid a health precaution. Paul, 27, instead stopped replacement opponent Mike Perry, 32, in six rounds after three knockdowns. It was the latest name ticked off the American’s hit-list but there remains a few more in his sights. Paul said on the Nelk Boys podcast: “[Alex] Pereira, [Conor] McGregor, Canelo, KSI, Tommy Fury.” READ MORE IN BOXINGUFC light-heavyweight champion Pereira, 37, was a shock name Paul called out after beating Perry. He is a former kickboxing champ and two-division title holder in the UFC who has teased a move into boxing before. McGregor, 36, has been a long-time target of Paul’s but the Irishman still has two bouts left on his current UFC contract. He was given special permission to face Floyd Mayweather, 47, in 2017 but the UFC deemed it a one-time exemption. Most read in SportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSCanelo, 34, meanwhile is boxing’s top pay-per-view attraction and has refused to rule out a fight with Paul in the past. Fury, 25, is the only man to beat Paul following their February 2023 grudge match in Saudi Arabia. Jake Paul announces shock plans to enter 2028 Olympics in LAAnd the defeated American has called for a rematch ever since. KSI, 31, is by far Paul’s greatest rival dating back to the British celebrity’s win over his older brother Logan, 29, in 2019. But a disagreement in weight has seen talks collapse in recent years. Paul’s last three fights have been at the 200lb cruiserweight limit of 14st 4lb while he prepares to move up to heavyweight to face Tyson. KSI on the other hand last boxed at 183lb the night he was controversially beaten by Fury. And Paul admitted: “It’s honestly the difficulty in figuring out the weight, the original deal was 185 but we’re both way over that. READ MORE SUN STORIES”He’s walking around at 205 and I’m at 212, the lowest I could go to now would be 195, and that would be difficult. “So, it’s about figuring that out. He can have anything he wants, the fight’s going to be in London, I just need him to compromise on the weight.” KSI and Jake Paul clashing in the ring in 2020Credit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      Bare-knuckle boxer left unrecognisable after brutal fight hailed by Conor McGregor leaves him with battered face

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      BARE-KNUCKLE boxer Connor Tierney was left unrecognisable after a brutal fight left him battered and bruised.Tierney faced Jonny Graham in a welterweight title bout in Coventry. British bare-knuckle boxer Connor TierneyCredit: RexTierney showed off his battle scars after winning the BKFC titleCredit: XAnd the Birmingham brawler walked away with the belt after five hellish rounds which saw both men floored.But Tierney took the decision and Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship belt.And he had the battle scars to prove it after posing from hospital with both eyes gruesomely swollen and cut up. His thriller was hailed by UFC legend Conor McGregor – who is a part-owner of BKFC. READ MORE IN BOXINGMcGregor posted online: “WHAT A FIGHT!”The Irishman himself has even hinted at crossing over from the cage to the ring to fight with exposed fists. McGregor, 36, said: “For me, I’ve got a bit of business left with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, two fights left on my contract.”But for sure we have three lightweights up here and I have my eye on all of this.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I’m not here up here just as a knower, player-manager I’d title myself on this.”McGregor was due to return on June 29 against Michael Chandler, 38, but he was forced to pull out with a foot injury. The UFC are believed to be eyeing a date in December to reschedule McGregor’s overdue comeback bout. I have 9-5 job by day but earn £15k a night in brutal bare-knuckle battles More

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      Oleksandr Usyk reveals how Anthony Joshua can earn THIRD fight to complete trilogy and heaps praise on Brit rival

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      OLEKSANDR USYK has opened the door to fighting Anthony Joshua for a THIRD TIME to complete a trilogy. Usyk won the unified heavyweight titles against AJ in September 2021 before defending them in a Saudi Arabia rematch a year later. Oleksandr Usyk has opened the door to fighting Anthony Joshua for a third timeCredit: AFPHe has since beaten Tyson Fury to become the first-ever four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion. AJ meanwhile bounced back with four wins since double defeat to Usyk.And he now challenges Daniel Dubois for the IBF belt vacated by Usyk, who rematches Fury on December 21. If Joshua is to defeat Dubois and Usyk again overcomes Fury, it could pave the way for a blockbuster trilogy.READ MORE IN BOXINGUsyk told the Daily Mail: “I don’t particularly want any rematches, but when we beat Tyson Fury for the second time and when Anthony Joshua beats Daniel Dubois, of course they will want to do a third fight.”From my point of view I have no right to deny Anthony a third fight because he gave me two incredible fights.”Anthony helped me become even more famous in the world. Anthony did it.”And if it happens with God’s help, then I am ready for a third fight with Anthony.”Most read in BoxingUsyk found Tyson Fury was his toughest opponentCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSUsyk, 37, was forced to vacate the IBF belt to proceed with his rematch against Fury, 35, back in Riyadh. So Dubois, 26, was elevated from interim champ and defends it against Joshua, 34, on September 21 at Wembley.And Usyk is backing AJ to win, saying: “It’s an Olympic champion and a UK champion – Anthony is a different level.”After Joshua knocked out ex-UFC star Francis Ngannou, 37, in March, his coach Ben Davison called for a trilogy against Usyk. Davison said: “That’s the fight that we’d love to do. We’d love to get a chance to help Joshua put that right.” Heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua’s tattoos explained More

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      ‘It showed him who’s boss,’ says Oleksandr Usyk as he reveals nine-month plan to land specific punch on Tyson Fury

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      OLEKSANDR USYK revealed the punch that turned the tide against Tyson Fury was nine months in the making. Usyk came from behind to trump Fury on points in May and become the first-ever four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion. Oleksandr Usyk beat Tyson Fury in MayCredit: GettyAnd he almost had the Gypsy King out of there in round nine after landing a perfectly-timed left hand. Usyk revealed it was a shot he drilled for months on end before executing it in his most vital fight. He told the Daily Mail: “It was a planned action that we had worked on for nine months.”It was necessary as it showed him immediately in the ring who the boss is.READ MORE IN BOXING”I was in control the whole time, there were no worries. The process was ongoing.”The pair of heavyweight superstars put on a thriller over 12 rounds in Saudi Arabia which was fiercely competitive. And Usyk revealed after taking a huge uppercut from Fury halfway through and withstanding it – he knew the bout was his. He said: “When I didn’t get knocked down by an uppercut in the sixth round.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I felt such a force behind me that I understood that nearby there is my force which I pray to.”Maybe it was even an angel, but I felt some kind of support for my back there was no one there (behind me) but the support was felt.”Fury, 35, and Usyk, 37, are now set to rematch on December 21 back in Riyadh.Oleksandr Usyk in shock career switch… as boxing champ reveals private DMs with Tyson Fury ahead of rematch More

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      Ex-Playboy model Amber Fields poses naked in just body paint for Misfits Boxing weigh in before wild scrap with rival

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      FORMER Playboy model Amber Fields posed naked in just body paint for her Misfits Boxing weigh in – before sparking a wild scrap on stage.Fields has over 1million Instagram followers and has worked as a ring girl for Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions. Leah Gotti, left, and Amber Fields ahead of their Misfits fightCredit: Misfits BoxingFields has over 1million Instagram followersCredit: Instagram @missamberfieldsShe has worked as a ring girl for Jake Paul’s Most Valuable PromotionsCredit: @missamberfieldsBut she will now step foot in the ring to fight in a Misfits bout against porn star Leah Gotti. Fields stepped onto the weigh in scales naked with only body paint covering herself. She then faced off with Gotti before the two started to brawl on stage. The two have been going back and forth in the build up to the fight and Fields sent out a warning to her rival. READ MORE IN BOXINGShe said: “I’m not worried about her. I know she’s over there talking about me but honey just focus on yourself. Like I am doing. “I’m focused on my training, so that’ all I’ve got to say to her. “And of course, she’s going to be dismissive but once I get that knockout or fight of the night then we’ll see what she says then.” Fields was formerly a pageant star, in 2017 she won both the Miss IBMS Orlando pageant and the Miss Winghouse pageant.Most read in BoxingShe last year featured on the cover of Playboy in Denmark and also worked in as a ring girl for Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. The American has rubbed shoulders with the likes of YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul and Mike Tyson on the job.Fields featured on the cover of Playboy in DenmarkCredit: PlayboyThe American also works as a ring girlCredit: @missamberfieldsShe was formerly a pageant starCredit: Instagram @missamberfieldsShe has a legion of social media fansCredit: Instagram/missamberfieldsHer page is full of glam snapsCredit: Instagram @missamberfieldsFields has rubbed shoulders with top boxing starsCredit: Instagram @missamberfields More

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      Jake Paul announces shock plans to enter 2028 Olympics in LA after becoming ‘SICK’ of Team USA’s gold medal drought

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      JAKE PAUL has announced plans to enter the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles to bid for a shock gold medal.The YouTuber-turned-boxer has been in Paris as an honoury coach for Team USA.Jake Paul wants to enter the 2028 OlympicsBut Paul has watched in frustration as the squad of eight returned home with just one medal.Omari Jones took welterweight bronze with Andre Ward now the last man to win gold for USA – 20 years ago in Athens in 2004.But 10-1 professional cruiserweight Paul believes he will be the man to end the two-decade long drought.He said on his podcast: “I am going to enter the 2028 Olympics for boxing in Los Angeles.READ MORE IN BOXING”I’m sick and tired of waiting around and waiting for another gold for Team USA.”I’m not retiring. I definitely just added a couple more years onto my boxing career because of that.”Los Angeles, United States, sick as f***.”Paul, 27, had revealed he contemplated this year’s Olympics but missed the qualification cut off.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd as of 2016, boxers with pro records were welcomed back into Olympic amateur boxing.Paul added: “Yeah I’m just dropping bombs. Like actually, I’m just going to do it. Why not?Jake Paul is going to Paris Olympics after bursting onto boxing scene with just one defeat on pro record”2028, Olympics, you’re already hearing it first – gold medal, you’re mine brother.”Paul has had no amateur bouts and instead turned pro in 2020 off the back of one exhibition fight.He has since racked up ten wins with just a sole loss, to Tommy Fury, 25, in February 2023.Paul returned with sixth-round victory in July after dropping ex-UFC star Mike Perry three times.Perry, 32, had filled in on a month’s notice after Mike Tyson, 58, was forced out amid a health precaution.Paul will instead fight Tyson on November 15 in a controversial clash scrutinised for the 30-year age gap.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe American celebrity has also insisted he will challenge for a cruiserweight world title within the next two years.And he said: “Being a world champion is first and foremost, but second is a gold medal.”Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will fight on November 15Credit: Alamy More