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      Inside Jake Paul’s training camp to fight Mike Perry where his power is so ‘crazy’ sparring partners have been sent home

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      JAKE PAUL is punching so hard in training to fight Mike Perry that his sparring partners have been sent packing.The YouTuber-turned-prizefighter returns over the weekend in Florida against former UFC star and now bare-knuckle boxer Perry.Jake Paul and sparring partner Jake BostwickCredit: instagram @brutalbostwickBefore his boxing days, Jake Paul was a popular YouTuberCredit: instagram @jakepaulPaul was initially set to face Mike Tyson on the same date but in Texas – until the heavyweight icon pulled out amid a health precaution. The controversial fight—scrutinized for their 30-year age gap—has since been postponed to November 15.However, Paul – who last fought in March – decided to roll the dice and remain in the ring to keep his lucrative boxing career moving. It meant switching around his sparring partners, having assembled a team of shorter heavyweights to replicate 58-year-old Iron Mike.So Paul quickly called on an old friend and secret weapon ahead of his bout against Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship’s Perry. Brit Jake Bostwick – a bare-knuckle boxer himself – has been a regular in Paul’s previous training camps. So, when the opponent was switched to Perry, it was a no-brainer to transfer Bostwick to the Puerto Rico training base.And Bostwick revealed it has been a survival of the fittest in camp—but one he has stood the test of time for.Most read in Boxing”I come in because I give them good work. And honestly, I can survive,” he told SunSport. “Anyone else that comes out at the spar normally gets sent home with injuries or they just can’t hang. Real talk it really is like that.I was there for Jake Paul’s sparring session with Mike Perry and here is why their fight will not last long “Even a few days ago everyone else got sent home and it was just me and coaches like JLeon are like, ‘Jake bro, it’s always you that’s left.'”I was like, I’m soldiering on son.”Paul’s assistant coach J’Leon Love – a former 25–3–1 boxer – was the one who invited Bostwick back into camp. And Love, along with head trainer Theo Chambers, are the ones deciding which paid sparring partners stay or go.Bostwick revealed: “The coaches are sending people home if they’re not performing or they’re getting pieced up, they get sent home.”So you gotta be able to take some shots, give some shots and still give them a look, you know? And like I said, Jake’s never easy sparring.”And he’s firing on all cylinders, 16oz gloves, headgear or not it’s still a problem.”Paul first recruited Bostwick, 34, before the American knocked out former MMA champion Ben Askren, 39, in 2021.The coaches are sending people home if they’re not performing or they’re getting pieced up, they get sent home.Jake Paul’s sparring partner Jake Bostwick The same year, they also sparred before Paul’s pair of wins over ex-UFC champ Tyron Woodley, 42, on points and then KO. Around the same time, Perry, 32, also sparred Paul, 27, in a session that has been widely disputed in the lead-up to their boxing bout.However, Bostwick insisted Perry is in for a rude awakening if he is banking on Paul being the same boxer as he was all those years ago.He said: “His power is crazy, bro. “Every time we spar, I’m just like, I hope you don’t catch me with something, he does punch hard, he really, really does.”He’s definitely got significantly better, his movement, everything’s way better. “And I think even Perry sparred with him back in the day around the Ben Askren time.”That’s when he moved with him as well. So for Perry to remember that, and then to see how he is now, I think that’s gonna be a bit of a shocker.” Bostwick has traveled with Paul’s team to Tampa ahead of the scheduled eight-round fight – but does not expect the final bell to sound.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe predicted: “I honestly think Jake can stop Perry within, like, four or five rounds. “Stop him. Either knockout to the head, to the body, but I think he could for sure hurt him and get a stoppage. I genuinely believe that.” More

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      Moment Derek Chisora HEADBUTTS Deliveroo rider as row erupts outside restaurant

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      DRAMATIC footage captures Derek Chisora headbutting a Deliveroo rider during a heated row outside a restaurant.SunSport understands the footage, published by The Upshot, was taken as the fan favourite pro boxer was enjoying a meal with his two daughters along a narrow pedestrianised Hampstead street.SunSport understands the fan favourite was enjoying a meal with his two daughters along a narrow pedestrianised Hampstead street when the delivery cyclist enteredCredit: YouTube/CityBanterThere have been no arrests following the incident.It is believed the Zimbabwe-born Brit politely asked the fast-food delivery cyclist to dismount as there were dogs and children in danger of being hit.The cyclists refused and an argument followed, Chisora was physically attacked first and then retaliated, it is understood.The footage, filmed from a few feet away by a diner, shows Chisora and the Deliveroo driver during the confrontation.Read more SportShouts of “get the f*** off me, bro” and “I swear, get off me now” can be heard as witnesses look on. The confrontation appears to escalate with the Deliveroo driver flinging his hands in the direction of Chisora’s face, and the pro boxer headbutting him. Police were called and attended the scene.It was agreed that Chisora was not at fault for the situation and no further action was taken toward any parties, The Sun understands. Most read in BoxingRepresentatives of Chisora and the Met Police have been contacted for comment. Derek Chisora pictured fighting Tyson Fury in.2022Credit: Jamie McPhilimey More

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      KSI faced with accepting Jake Paul’s ‘outrageous’ and ‘unfair’ terms to secure huge £100m YouTube grudge fight

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      KSI could be forced into accepting “outrageous” and “unfair” terms in order to finally fight Jake Paul. The pair of YouTube sensations-turned-boxers have rivalled for well over half a decade – fuelling demand for a bitter grudge match. KSI could have to accept ‘outrageous’ and ‘unfair’ terms to fight Jake PaulCredit: PAJake Paul has fought as high as 200lbCredit: @jakepaulBut the latest hurdle in talks looks to be the weight difference between the feuding duo. KSI has fought as light as 175lb whereas Paul’s last two bouts have been at the 200lb cruiserweight limit. Both lost to Tommy Fury and scaled around the 183lb mark. Paul has since moved up in weight and claimed his body is too naturally big to suck back down to a 185lb catchweight. READ MORE IN BOXINGWhereas KSI’s team argue the British superstar is already way out of his comfort zone by bulking up to 185lb as it is. But, his boxing coach Alexis Demetriades insisted they would be willing to make the compromise in order to at last face Paul. Demetriades told SunSport: “I can be brutally honest with you, we’ve asked for that fight a lot. “It was offered 175, 180, cool no problem let’s do it. (Jake) didn’t want to do it. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“Remember, JJ’s fought at 170, he’s gone up to 175, 182 for Tommy, we’ll go up to 185. How much more do you want JJ to go up in weight? “So let’s meet in the middle, Jake’s fought at 183, we’ll go up to 185. So we’ll go up past what he fought Tommy Fury at, which is outrageous. KSI targets revenge fight against Floyd Mayweather and wants to ‘KILL’ boxing legend for how he treated brother Deji“That’s 15-20lb more than JJ fights at. So we’re giving up that much plus a weight cut. And Jake still doesn’t want to do it. “What do you want JJ to do? Put dumbbells in his pockets when he weighs in? Literally, I don’t know what else to offer.”Since losing to Fury, 25, Paul, 27, has gone on to win three more times and returns on July 20.He does so against ex-UFC star-turned-bare-knuckle-boxer Mike Perry, 32, after his heavyweight showdown against Mike Tyson, 58, was postponed.KSI, 31, meanwhile has not fought since suffering his first defeat last October to Fury via controversial decision. He makes his comeback on August 31 in Dublin in a wild two-on-one handicap bout against Anthony Taylor, 34, and Slim Albaher, 29. But the biggest blockbuster remains between KSI and Paul – which Demetriades admitted in the past could be worth £100MILLION. And despite believing his man will have to fight way beyond his natural weight class – they are ready to make the sacrifice. Demetriades said: “There’s an element where there’s an unfair safety advantage. “Weight divisions are there for a reason, right? So at what point do we stop? “I said to JJ, we want to get this kid, OK let’s go up to 185. He fought at 183, we’ll go up to 185 which is nuts because JJ is not naturally that heavy.“He’s not a natural 185er, the second he gets into camp he comes down. But for that fight, how huge it is and the magnitude of it. “And, stylistically as well I think we have this guy’s number. That’s just what fighting is about. READ MORE SUN STORIES”So we’ll give up the weight and the hydration clause, we’ll figure it out.“We’ll meet in the middle so everyone is comfortable, winner-takes-all, what’s the problem?”   KSI training with coach Alexis DemetriadesCredit: Getty More

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      Anthony Joshua’s promoter issues ‘dangerous’ warning to Daniel Dubois ahead of heated all-Brit world title fight

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      EDDIE HEARN has issued a warning to Daniel Dubois ahead of his heated Battle of Britain fight against Anthony Joshua. Dubois defends his IBF heavyweight title against AJ at Wembley on September 21. Promoter Eddie Hearn with Anthony Joshua and Daniel DuboisCredit: ReutersAnd the build up is already heating up when the face-to-face interview almost descended into chaos. The two threatened to get the fight on early after trading words in the sit down interview – forcing security to intervene. It sets the scene for a shootout in the ring – but Hearn is backing his man to come off best. He told BoxingScene: “Both are going to be letting their hands go. READ MORE IN BOXING”Both are very dangerous. Some people call it a ‘shootout’. But I think AJ’s top sniper. “He’s too accurate; he’s too good; and I think if you’re going to get hit against Anthony Joshua you’re going to have serious problems, and AJ’s not gonna stand in front of him like Filip Hrgovic and just ship shots.“It’s two very dangerous heavyweight punchers, who are in the form and confidence of their career. “For Dubois, the Miller and the Hrgovic fight have taken him to the most dangerous point of his career so far. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”It’s not a good time to fight Dubois, and it’s definitely not a good time to fight AJ. “The key points for me are two massive punchers in their absolute primes.”Eddie Hearn reveals bad boy version of Anthony Joshua is back ahead of Daniel Dubois fight and comments on Carl Froch feudDubois, 26, won the interim title in an upset over Hrgovic, 32, in June. He was elevated to full champion after Oleksandr Usyk, 37, vacated it in the aftermath of his win over Tyson Fury, 35, ahead of their December 21 rematch. Joshua, 34, meanwhile is coming off a huge KO of ex-UFC champ Francis Ngannou, 37, in March. Joshua facing off with DuboisCredit: Getty More

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      Watch stunning SIX SECOND knockout in brutal bare-knuckle boxing fight leaving UFC legend Conor McGregor in awe

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      CONOR McGREGOR was left in awe following a SIX SECOND bare-knuckle boxing knockout. McGregor – famed for his legendary KOs in the UFC octagon – is now a part-owner of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. Ruben Warr’s six second KO of Robbie PeraltaWarr was KOd with the first combo thrownHe is regularly promoting BKFC events and highlighting their biggest moments. And there was potentially not a more sensational moment than Ruben Warr’s six second KO of Robbie Peralta.Peralta – formerly of the UFC – rushes towards Warr but he is met with a two-punch combination. The resulting right hand dropped Peralta immediately to the canvas. READ MORE IN MMAMcGregor, 35, posted the KO and captioned it: “6 Second KO in our@bareknucklefc main event last night! “Our combatants do not start in the traditional red and blue corners before the bell rings they stand right in front of each other in the center of the ring! “Behind enemy line, accuracy is final!” McGregor was not the only one shocked as one fan said: “Oh wow f***ing hell.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnother added: “Holy f***ing smokes.”McGregor teamed up with BKFC boss David Feldman to help promote the company – with a shock bare-knuckle debut not ruled out. The Irishman is currently nursing a toe injury that forced him out of his UFC return against Michael Chandler, 38, on June 29. A rescheduled date is yet to be confirmed as father-of-four-McGregor took a family holiday to Majorca with fiancee Dee Devlin.McGregor took a family holiday to MajorcaCredit: Instagram / @thenotoriousmma More

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      Elle Brooke risks wardrobe malfunction at Wimbledon in bold white outfit as Misfits boxer ‘tries being a posh gyal’

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      ELLE BROOKE joked she tried being “a posh gyal” for the day at Wimbledon – while suffering a slight wardrobe malfunction.The OnlyFans star-turned-influencer boxer enjoyed a day out at the tennis in a break from her training. Elle Brooke pictured at WimbledonCredit: Instagram @thedumbledongBrooke joked she tried being ‘a posh gyal’ for the dayCredit: Instagram @thedumbledongThe influencer-boxer enjoyed a day off trainingCredit: Instagram @thedumbledongShe stunned in a daring white outfitCredit: Instagram @thedumbledongShe posed in a bold white dress which showed her off her curves in all their glory.The content creator from Surrey captioned the post: “Tried my hand at being a posh gyal.” Brooke, 26, has four wins and just one loss and a draw in the boxing ring. Her last bout was against former UFC star Paige VanZant, 30, where she scored a shock knockdown. READ MORE IN sportBut the judges could not separate the pair and called it a draw – with talks now ongoing for a rematch. Brooke told iFL TV: “I’m excited for the rematch because I’m working hard for it. I’ve got a new strength and conditioner and he’s killing me. “My legs are in bits, I’m in bits. I’ve never been worked so hard that I can’t physically walk. “I am dead so onwards and upwards, I know what I need to work on and that’s what I’m working on. Most read in Boxing”Feeling optimistic, I’ve got to win, I’ve cancelled my life for this.” Brooke – who rakes in over £60,000-per MONTH on OnlyFans – uploaded a picture with 2-0 sparring partner Eilish Tierney.She wrote: “Can you believe people subscribe to me.”Unbeate 2-0 boxer Eilish Tierney with sparring partner Elle BrookeElle Brooke and Paige VanZant fought to a drawCredit: Misfits Boxing More

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      KSI targets revenge fight against Floyd Mayweather and wants to ‘KILL’ boxing legend for how he treated brother Deji

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      KSI is out to gain revenge against Floyd Mayweather for how the boxing legend treated his younger brother Deji. Mayweather faced YouTuber Deji in a shock exhibition bout in Dubai in 2022. KSI wants to fight Floyd MayweatherCredit: GettyMayweather faced KSI’s younger brother DejiCredit: Global Titans But the American icon was accused of forcing Deji into boxing in smaller 10oz gloves on the night of the bout – opposed to a bigger 14oz pair.It was also claimed Mayweather refused to take it easy on his inexperienced opponent despite a verbal agreement to do so.Older brother KSI is still seething with the Hall of Fame great and wants to settle it in the ring. His trainer Alexis Demetriades told SunSport: “There’s a personal thing there with Deji, JJ’s upset with Mayweather. There’s a personal thing.READ MORE IN boxing”They changed the gloves from 14s to 10s on the night, they gave him danger money, they paid him to do it.”And one of Mayweather’s camp came up to Deji and said, ‘If it gets a little bit hot and you’re in the clinch just tell Floyd to calm down a little bit because it’s an exhibition and he’ll be with you.”At one point, Deji was like, ‘S***, it’s getting a little bit hot.’ And Mayweather was like, ‘F*** you. I’m Floyd Mayweather’, and tried to kill him.'”That’s JJ’s little brother. So there’s animosity there, there’s an appetite for that fight for JJ, he thinks he’s a p***k.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMayweather, 47, officially retired in 2017 after beating ex-UFC champion Conor McGregor, 35.But he has continued to box in exhibitions since against stars of the social media, MMA and boxing world. Watch as bare-knuckle boxer is dazed so badly from brutal punch that he starts fighting the REF in wild scenesAmong those have been YouTuber Logan Paul, 29, and KSI’s brother Deji, 27.But coach Demetriades insisted KSI, 31, is not interested in an exhibition against Mayweather and instead wants redemption. Demetriades said: “He’s going to try and kill him. There’s animosity there. It’s on sight. Like JJ wants to kill him. That’s a fight he wants.”It’s nuts, it’s crazy to say though, isn’t it? You’ve got a YouTuber that wants to fight Floyd Mayweather.”Mayweather returns on August 24 in Mexico against John Gotti III -grandson of the notorious mob boss. He’s going to try and kill him. There’s animosity there. It’s on sight. Like JJ wants to kill him. That’s a fight he wants.KSI’s coach Alexis Demetriades Gotti III was disqualified last June and a brawl broke out in the ring afterwards to fuel demand for a rematch. KSI is back in the ring on August 31 in a wild 2v1 handicap bout against Anthony Taylor, 35, and Slim Albaher, 29.But Demetriades insisted Mayweather is still in their sights and a fight KSI is confident of winning.He said: “It’s how you win it, of course. It’s understanding what a win is, wins don’t always mean knockouts.”There’s tangibles, right? Logan’s fought Floyd, Deji’s fought Floyd. JJ’s been in the ring with both those guys, there’s a tangible.READ MORE SUN STORIES”It’s not like it’s MMA maths or boxing maths where if this guy beats that guy then I can beat that guy.”But there’s a tangible, you know what you’re dealing with a little bit.” More

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      Chris Eubank Jr makes major career change as he eyes huge Canelo Alvarez fight and two British grudge bouts

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR has found a new home for his boxing career. The son of British icon Eubank Sr has penned a “historic” deal with Sky Sports and promotional partner Boxxer. Chris Eubank Jr has signed for Boxxer and Sky SportsCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunEubank’s last five bouts have all been on Sky – the last two coming on pay-per-view against Liam Smith. He was shockingly knocked out by Smith, 35, in January 2023 but avenged the loss with an equally savage stoppage last September. But Eubank has not boxed since despite recent emerging as a shock contender to face Mexican icon Canelo Alvarez this year. And Canelo was among the four names on his mind after announcing his latest move. READ MORE IN BOXINGEubank, 34, said: “I’ve been in the game for 12 years now and I’m still hungry. I’m still excited. I’m still in love with the sport of boxing. “I’m in a blessed position right now where there are four or five different names out there that are mega fights that everybody wants to see. “Canelo Alvarez, Terence Crawford, Conor Benn, Billy Joe Saunders – and that’s just off the top of my head. “There are many more fights out there that can be made, even domestically, so I’m in an exciting position.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSEubank was beaten by former world champ Saunders, 34, in 2014 and they have been linked with a bitter rematch ever since. In 2022, he signed for a sensational fight against Benn, 26, nearly three decades removed from their fathers’ famous rematch. But the bout was pulled with only days to go after Benn failed a drug test – which he is still serving a British Boxing Board of Control suspension for. The likes of Crawford, 36, and Canelo, 33, have emerged as more surprising names to be linked with Eubank. But the middleweight is among the final shortlist of opponents being considered by Canelo for his anticipated return in September. And promoter Ben Shalom said: “I’m incredibly excited to work with Chris to make sure we fully realise his huge potential and fierce ambition. “We’ve had the privilege of working with Chris on some massive fight nights in the UK and there will be plenty more to come in the UK and worldwide. “He is a bonafide pay-per-view star. The hunger and ambition is there. We can’t wait to see him back in action and involved in some massive fights.” More