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      Chris Eubank Jr has ‘a few surprises lined up’ for next fight as promoter teases ‘monster’ bout with Kell Brook

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR has ‘a few surprises lined up’ for his next fight as promoter Kalle Sauerland teased a ‘monster’ bout with Kell Brook. Eubank Jr returns to the ring tonight in a domestic middleweight grudge match against Welshman Liam Williams in Cardiff.
      Chris Eubank Jr has ‘a few surprises lined up’ for his next fightCredit: Getty
      Kell Brook could be in line for a ‘monster’ fight with Chris Eubank Jr
      A win leaves the son of English boxing legend Chris Sr poised for a world title challenge this year alongside the biggest names in the division.
      Sauerland told Sky Sports: “I think we’re going to see an absolutely standout performance by Eubank.
      “Then guess what, we’ve got a few surprises lined up for the next fight.
      “I can’t say too much but we’re very, very close already to securing the next opponent, and it’s going to be big.
      “But as I said, there’s many options. There’s one or two other ones that we’ve got our eye on, but we do have our firm target.
      “This year is going to be a big, big year but we can’t overlook tonight, Liam Williams is going to come to fight, Chris is ready for that.”
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      Brook, 35, finally fights long-time rival Amir Khan, also 35, on February 19 which will end years of feuding between the pair.
      And a win for Sheffield’s former welterweight champion could set him up for another British blockbuster.
      Sauerland continued: “If Kell Brook beats Amir Khan – which is a fantastic fight 50/50 – if Kell Brook comes out on top in that fight that of course that suddenly becomes a monster.”
      Eubank Jr and Brook, despite campaigning two weights apart, have feuded in the past before.
      It started in 2016 when Brook jumped to middleweight to fight Gennady Golovkin after talks with Eubank Jr broke down.
      Golovkin, 39, and his IBF belt remains Eubank Jr’s No1 priority this year, but Williams can put an end to those hopes with an upset tonight.
      Chris Eubank Jr and Liam Williams ahead of their fightCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More

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      Jake Paul called out by Paulie Malignaggi, 41, as ex-champ offers to be first ‘real boxer’ YouTuber has fought

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      FORMER world champion Paulie Malignaggi has thrown his hat in the ring to face Jake Paul as he claimed he would be the first ‘real boxer’ to challenge the YouTuber.The 41-year-old hasn’t fought inside the squared circle since being stopped by Britain’s Sam Eggington at the O2 Arena in March 2017.
      Paulie Malignaggi is keen to face unbeaten YouTuber Jake Paul inside the boxing ringCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Paul has won all five of his encounters inside the squared since turning professional
      Malignaggi did return to the ring in June 2019, but was outpointed against Artem Lobov on his Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship debut.
      But the Brooklyn native, who won world titles in both the light-welterweight and welterweight divisions, believes he is the ideal candidate to face Paul next.
      Paul, 25, has won all five of his bouts since turning professional, though he is yet to face a boxer yet.
      His last two victories have come against UFC legend Tyron Woodley, 39, while he knocked out former MMA ace Ben Askren, 39, in devastating fashion last April.
      Paul’s debut came against fellow YouTuber AnEnsonGib who he made short work of, before blasting away ex-NBA star Nate Robinson.
      Despite his punching power, Paul has faced criticism for failing to pit his wits against a boxer, though he did see a December fight against Tommy Fury fall through.
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      And Paul continues to be linked with a potential dust-up against former WBC champion Julie Cesar Chavez Jr.
      However Malignaggi has stated that he doesn’t think Paul will fight Chaves Jr as the Mexican could beat him.
      Speaking on his YouTube channel, he said: “I wanna see Jake Paul vs a real boxer. I think it’s gonna be an older guy.
      “But it can’t just be an older guy nobody’s ever heard of. A little bit older, a little bit smaller. He’s gonna hit him, so maybe not the biggest puncher. Err, Paulie Malignaggi?
      “There is a lot of talk including Chavez Jr, but I personally think that he beats Jake Paul.
      “I think Paul was having trouble with Tyron Woodley until he knocked him out. If anything don’t think he can take on a boxer in his prime.
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      “Chavez Jr in his prime wasn’t even that good, but I still think he was better than Jake Paul as he did win a world championship legitimately.
      “I think he is too much because he also has the size, he might be big enough to give Jake Paul a lot of problems.
      “Paul is the star here, you want to make sure that you groom the star in the right way by putting him in fights where he is at risk but that he can win.” More

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      Liam Williams summoned before British Boxing Board of Control after saying ‘I want to kill’ Chris Eubank Jr

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      LIAM WILLIAMS has been summoned before the British Boxing Board of Control after saying ‘I want to kill’ Chris Eubank Jr. The Welshman faces Eubank Jr in a bitter middleweight grudge match in Cardiff tonight.
      Chris Eubank Jr and Liam Williams ahead of their fightCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      The build up has been heated and Williams finds himself in hot water after controversial comments made in an interview with The Telegraph.
      He said: “Eubank makes my skin crawl every time I look at him. I deeply dislike the guy. I want to kill him. I’m so up for this fight and ready to go.”
      In response, BBBofC general secretary of the Robert Smith said: “We will be calling Williams in and reprimanding him.
      “Those are not the words we want to hear, and even if he meant it metaphorically it is unacceptable for a licensed boxer to say such a thing.
      “Boxers are more than aware of the dangers in the sport. We will be speaking with him about it after the contest. It’s simply not appropriate.”
      Williams, 29, was most recently beaten by WBO champion Demetrius Andrade, 33, in April.
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      Eubank Jr, 32, has only two losses in his career, against ex-world title holders Billy Joe Saunders, 32, and George Groves, 33.
      Williams said: “I’m just so excited to put an end to this guy, drop him down a few levels.
      “You’ll realise his level after this fight. He’s mentally tough, he takes a good shot, but his legs are very robotic.
      “He moves like he’s got wooden legs. I just think my skill set is a lot better. We’re going to find out in an intense fight.”
      But Eubank Jr, trained by American legend Roy Jones Jr, said: “He is bad for the sport, and how he represents himself.
      “I see myself standing over him, him getting counted out, raising my hands in victory.
      “I didn’t spend a year and a half on a farm with chickens and snakes and raccoons training for nothing.
      “We’re on our way to cleaning up the middleweight division and Liam Williams is the next man in front of me.
      “I’m going to take him out. All that matters is what’s going to happen on the night. It’s going to be a hell of a fight.”
      Chris Eubank Jr and Liam Williams separated apartCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More

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      Caroline Dubois using Olympic nightmare to inspire dream debut ahead of first pro fight on Chris Eubank Jr undercard

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      CAROLINE DUBOIS will happily relive her Olympic nightmare every evening if it helps inspire her to world title glory.The brilliant 21-year-old southpaw makes her professional debut on Saturday, on the Cardiff undercard of Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Williams.
      Caroline Dubois makes her professional fighting debut on Saturday night in CardiffCredit: Jamie McPhilimey
      The bow comes six months after she reached the quarter-finals in Tokyo – losing only to the eventual gold winner – in a sensational achievement for a girl her age.
      But the little sister of heavyweight star Daniel, has set the bar so high she will beat herself with the near miss until she has gold around her lightweight waist instead of her neck.
      The Shane McGuigan-trained starlet told SunSport: “The Olympic loss still haunts me every night, I go to bed and lie there kicking myself.
      “It’s the same every night, why didn’t I do a little bit more? Why didn’t I throw this punch or that punch to get it over the line?
      “I need to start fighting now to prove right everybody that backed me and supported me to go and win a medal.
      “And I want to prove anyone who doubted me after my loss very wrong.
      “I hope eventually I can use it as a tool, it will push me in training and I know that if I am ever in a close fight again then I will remember what it felt like to lose.
      “I will remember that pain and anger and disappointment and not let it happen again.”
      Dubois is going to use her amateur agony to inspire her professional careerCredit: PA
      Caroline’s painful final amateur loss came eight months after sibling Daniel’s crushing first pro defeat, when the 6ft 5in powerhouse was beaten into submission by Joe Joyce.
      Up on the Church House balcony in Westminster Caroline, a foot smaller and 8st lighter, was the loudest person in the venue and was left heartbroken when her big bro succumbed.
      It was a horrible reminder of the brutal business she is entering against Vaida Masiokaite.
      “It was horrible to be there and watch because I could not do anything,” she said. “I wasn’t in the ring or the corner. He’s my brother and I would do anything to help him, I was only a few feet away but I was helpless.
      “But this boxing, it’s the sport me and my brother are in, it’s the sport we love but also sometimes love to hate.
      “I love boxing but I hate watching Daniel. I would rather be in the gym training hard with aches and pains, taking punches myself, than watching him. I hate everything about my brother fighting. 
      “But I know he loves doing it because he is fighting for his family and himself and he has built a real crowd and fansbase who want to see him do well, that part is what I like.”
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      Caroline was tipped to enter the paid ranks alongside Daniel on BT Sport but she has joined the Sky Sports boxing revolution, perhaps with ulterior motives.
      “People have always talked about us making history by fighting on the same night, same card but I would hate that,” she grinned.
      “I was very loud when Daniel boxed, I couldn’t help it. But when I fight you won’t hear a word from him. He will be calm and relaxed, he and my little brother Prince are very calm, not like me.
      “I would be so interested and worried about him that I would not concentrate on my own fight.
      “So that’s not happening, no shared show, no way.”
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      Tyson Fury warned against going ‘toe-to-toe’ with Dillian Whyte as British boxing legend Ricky Hatton hails mega-fight

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      BRITISH boxing legend Ricky Hatton has warned Tyson Fury against going ‘toe-to-toe’ with Dillian Whyte. The heavyweight rivals were subject to a record-breaking purse bid which was won by Fury’s promoter Frank Warren following a £30.6million offer.
      Ricky Hatton has warned Tyson Fury against going ‘toe-to-toe’ with Dillian WhyteCredit: Getty
      Dillian Whyte has been mandated to fight Tyson FuryCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      And all that is left is confirming the date and venue before contracts can officially be signed.
      Ex-champion Hatton, who formerly cornered Fury, hailed the domestic mega-fight, which finally ends Whyte’s 1,000-plus day wait for a world title crack.
      He told The Metro: “I’m delighted for Dillian – the poor sod have been waiting for ever and a day for his chance.
      “But I think it is a fight Tyson can make as hard or as easy as he wants. It all depends on how he comes out in those opening rounds.
      “If Tyson tries to outbox him, he will do just that and could have a very comfortable night.
      “But if he wants to go toe-to-toe and have a war, he is handing Dillian his best chance of winning that fight.”
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      Since Fury linked up with Sugarhill Steward – nephew to the legendary Emanuel – he has transitioned into an aggressive front-foot fighter.
      But Hatton, 43, fears the powerhouse tactics which twice beat Deontay Wilder, 36, could suit Whyte down to the ground.
      As a result, he urged Fury to sprinkle in the slick style that fans had been so accustomed to.
      Hatton said: “A bit of the old Tyson Fury might be what is needed. Slow him down and break him down a bit. 
      “We’ve seen what Alexander Povetkin and Anthony Joshua did to him, we know Whyte can be knocked down, we know he can be hurt.
      “I just think if Tyson, especially early on in the fight, reverts to the old Tyson, utilising that movement, making his opponent fall short, leaning on him and letting him [Whyte] blow himself out a little bit, he’ll have an easier night.
      “But if he goes into the trenches immediately like he has done in his last two fights against Wilder, it could be dangerous.
      “Tyson performed incredibly well in those last two fights against Wilder. But I think a different game plan might be needed for this one.”
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      UFC legend Joe Rogan wants Francis Ngannou to fight boxing champ Tyson Fury and earn ‘giant chunk of money’

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      LEGENDARY UFC commentator Joe Rogan has expressed his desire to see MMA star Francis Ngannou face boxing champion Tyson Fury.The pair have been linked with a blockbuster bout, with the Gypsy King urging the Predator to meet him inside the squared circle for a huge payday.
      Joe Rogan wants to see UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou face WBC king Tyson FuryCredit: Reuters
      The Gypsy King has made no secret of his desire to pit his wits against the MMA ace in the futureCredit: Getty
      Fury had previously stated he would face the Cameroonian heavyweight champion in a boxing match, but with UFC gloves.
      And Rogan has agreed with Fury that Ngannou would earn serious cash, as he stated he wants to see the 35-year-old take home a ‘giant chunk of money’.
      Speaking on a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience podcast, he compared the potential dust-up to when Floyd Mayweather beat Conor McGregor in August 2017.
      Rogan said: “I want to see him box because I want to see him get a giant chunk of money – like, Conor McGregor-style, Floyd Mayweather chunk of money.
      “Because when Conor fought Floyd Mayweather, he made $100million [£74m]. I think that’s nice. I’d love to see that.
      “If (Ngannou) fought Tyson Fury, how much money would they be able to make?”
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      Commenting on what Fury and Ngannou could pocket, Rogan remarked: “I don’t know. It’s off the pay-per-view.
      “It’s off what they could sell. Obviously, it would have to be very marketable. Tyson Fury is very marketable.
      “Francis Ngannou is very marketable, especially as a UFC heavyweight champion going up to fight in boxing.
      “It would be weird to see Tyson Fury like a legit five inches taller than Francis Ngannou.
      “Oh yeah, Tyson Fury is 6-(foot)-9. I think Francis is 6-(foot)-4 or 6-(foot)-5. I’m not sure.”
      Fury was recently urged by UFC middleweight Sean Strickland to ‘man the f*** up’ and face Ngannou in 4oz gloves.
      He told Helen Yee Sports: “At the end of the day, we’re MMA fighters. Not boxers – there’s a clear difference. I think Tyson Fury should man the f*** up, he should man up.
      “He’s a ‘Gypsy King’, he likes to do bare-knuckle, he should change the rules, do four-ounce gloves, close to bare-knuckle – be a man to your lineage.
      “Because that’s what you say you are, show it to the world with Francis and then he can make the ‘go f*** yourself’ money, everybody is going to be happy.
      “But I think if that’s the case, Francis has a legitimate shot at knocking out ‘The Gypsy King’.” More

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      Tommy Fury says Jake Paul would be ‘easiest fight’ of his career and slams claims he was ‘scared’ of YouTuber

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      TOMMY FURY said Jake Paul would be the ‘easiest fight’ of his career and slammed claims he was ‘scared’ of the YouTuber. Fury was left gutted having withdrawn from the celebrity grudge match in December after suffering a broken rib in training.
      Tommy Fury said Jake Paul would be the ‘easiest fight’ of his careerCredit: Getty
      Jake Paul claimed Tommy Fury was ‘scared’ to fight himCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Paul, who knocked out replacement opponent Tyron Woodley, has since had free rein to accuse the former reality TV star of getting cold feet.
      But in a response statement, Fury insisted his ‘injury was legitimate’ and questioned why his American rival has refused to reschedule.
      He said: “I really don’t want to keep talking about this but I just can’t stay silent after comments Jake Paul has made in a recent interview.
      “I’m absolutely sick of Jake Paul saying that I was ‘scared’ to fight.
      “I had a broken rib and a bacterial chest infection which left me completely medically unfit to box – as stated by multiple medical professionals.
      “I’m now fit and healthy and have very clearly stated that I am ready to fight on a rescheduled date… but where is he?
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      “Me having to pull out the fight was the best thing that ever happened to him and he well knows my injury was legitimate.
      “This man never wanted to fight me, if he did we’d have a rescheduled date for you all and the fight would be back on which is exactly what I want… The easiest fight of my career.
      “I’m not going to allow him to use the excuse ‘Tommy was scared’ any longer’.
      “I think we can all agree now that the only person that looks scared is him. That’s all I’m saying on the matter.”
      Woodley, 39, was knocked out in his rematch with Paul just four months after initially losing on points.
      He now joins YouTuber ‘AnEsonGib’, ex-NBA player Nate Robinson, 37, and retired UFC welterweight Ben Askren, 37, on Paul’s KO list.
      I’m now fit and healthy and have very clearly stated that I am ready to fight on a rescheduled date… but where is he?Tommy Fury on Jake Paul
      But Fury’s fight withdrawal means the 5-0 social media sensation is still yet to face an opponent with prior professional boxing experience.
      Despite the criticism of his opposition, he is unwilling to rearrange a fight with Fury, who instead needs to earn it.
      Paul told Behind The Gloves: “Of course he wants the fight but right now, he needs to go fight on his brother’s undercard.
      “Maybe gain some attention. Gain some fans. Because, people only know about him because of me and his girlfriend.
      “So he needs to go fight on a Tyson Fury undercard, maybe get a W, get a knockout or something spectacular.
      “Because right now, it just doesn’t make sense and I’m not giving him that payday, I’m going to make him work for it, because I’m cynical like that.”
      Tommy Fury was set to fight Jake Paul in DecemberCredit: BT Sport More

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      Harlem Eubank fighting to honour cousin Seb and godson Raheem on Chris Jr undercard against Liam Williams

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      HARLEM EUBANK is fighting to help honour his cousin’s memory and build for his godson’s future.The Brighton boxing family was rocked last summer when british ring legend Chris Eubank Sr, 55, and middleweight heir Chris Jr lost their son and brother Sebastian to a sudden heart attack in Dubai.
      Harlem Eubank has the name of nephew and godson Raheem on his shorts
      The tragic passing hit super-lightweight Harlem hard too as the pair shared a childhood love of martial arts and bonded further into adulthood over interests in plant-based diets, alternative lifestyles and spirituality.
      But Harlem – who enjoyed a breakout 2020 winning back-to-back 50-50 fights against rival prospects – now holds his godfather duty to little nephew Raheem incredibly dear.
      And, ahead of Saturday’s clash with Viriol Simion, he lit up a grey and drizzled Brighton beach when discussing Seb and the next Eubank generation he will help mould. 
      “Losing Seb was really hard because he was a wonderful person,” Harlem told SunSport. “We were very close, we shared a connection over our passions that were a bit outside the mainstream.
      “Seb was a great teacher so I learned a lot from him and I am sure Chris did too.
      “We used to laugh that even though Chris didn’t follow our plant-based diets we would sometimes find some of the vegan proteins or super-foods we liked tucked behind his steaks and lobsters.
      “We all have great memories of Seb and we need to make sure his son Raheem in Dubai learns all about his father and I will be getting out there as often as possible to take my godfather duties seriously.
      “Grief hits people in waves and everyone handles it differently. I was really proud of how Chris coped and won his next fight. And now we move on and work together to help raise Raheem and honour Seb.”
      Harlem and Chris Eubank Jr are csrryinh on thr famous fighting family name.

      Harlem, 27, boxes on 32-year-old Chris’ undercard for the first time in his 12-0 career on Saturday in Cardiff, live on Sky Sports.
      It is a huge leap up in profile and platform after boosting his ratings with his most recent wins in Latvia and Yorkshire going untelevised in the UK.
      But Harlem’s name has hit the headlines after Chris’ opponent Liam Williams moved into his gym to work under coach Adam Booth in Surrey.
      Eubank Jr was fuming his cousin had been put in such an awkward possession but Harlem handles it with the sort of maturity that will help when guiding Raheem through life.
      He said: “When Adam told me it was almost as if he was joking about it but when it became a reality I had to address it quickly.
      “It was awkward but I just said I wanted our training schedules aligned so that we never crossed paths in the gym.
      “I didn’t want to stop any of the trainers from making a living or doing their job and I wanted to be professional, so I just made it clear that our timetables had to be adjusted accordingly because Chris is my blood.
      “I wouldn’t want any confrontation or awkwardness but training together in a gym environment also builds camaraderie among fighters and that wouldn’t be right either.
      “If a photo or video emerged from the gym of me and Liam training together or just meeting, it could get misconstrued.”
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      Harlem’s behind-closed-doors wins – over an old rival who beat him twice in the amateurs and an unbeaten threat who called him out on social media – catapulted him into the British top-10 of the 10st division.
      But he refuses to use his famous name or social media accounts to talk trash or chase opponents.
      “That’s just not me, that side of boxing, the bragging and the trash talk does not suit my character,” he said.
      “I came to the sport relatively late and I have been quietly building my skills and foundations to make sure when the right opportunities come I could take them.
      “That has happened in my last few fights, my critics and doubters aren’t as loud but I still want to perfect my craft, a lot of fighters rush into mistakes and I don’t want to do that.
      “Boxing on Chris’ undercard for the first time is an achievement I am really proud of and I am going to take the opportunity with both hands.
      “But I still think I am a couple of years away from fulfilling my potential and winning a world title.”
      Harlem Eubank is sponsored by ROC LTD construction, New Era Metals and Raw Sport nutrition. More