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      Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury to be shown live on BT Sport Box Office to UK boxing fans… but price not yet revealed

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      JAKE PAUL will fight Tommy Fury on BT Sport Box Office on December 18.BT Sport was also the UK broadcaster the last time the two fighters entered the ring back in August.
      Tommy Fury (left) and Jake Paul face-off after their respective fights last AugustCredit: BT Sport
      Paul, 24, defeated former UFC world champion Tyron Woodley on that occasion, with Fury beating Anthony Taylor on the undercard.
      Prices were set at £16.95 for that event but could be increased for this grudge match – BT Sport have yet to reveal how much it will cost for UK viewers.
      But both camps are eager to put the long and bitter feud to an end, with Fury tracking down Paul in Miami to call him out for a fight face-to-face in the summer.
      The Brit’s promoter Frank Warren expects it to be a spectacular event and is confident his fighter will prove too much for Paul.
      He said: “I am delighted to deliver this fight and this event to BT Sport Box Office.
      “I think we’re going to see something very special. Both fighters wanted it so we made it happen.

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      “Jake Paul has talked the talk and if he can’t walk the walk, then he won’t be in that ring very long with Tommy.”
      There is huge pressure on Fury to deliver however, with his brother Tyson warning Tommy will lose the family name should he be defeated by the Youtuber.
      But the former Love Island star does boast a 7-0 record, and has grown up with boxing, unlike Paul.
      Tyson Fury will be in his corner for the fight and will help him prepare for Paul, providing world-class knowledge and experience.
      By contrast, ‘The Problem Child’ has had just four professional fights – one against a fellow social media star and the other against former NBA player Nate Robinson.
      His third fight, when he knocked out Ben Askren, was available for £17 to UK viewers, who may be eager to see Paul fall to the canvas this time around.

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      ‘Iranian Hulk’ Sajad Gharibi will fight ‘scariest man on the planet’ Martyn Ford in front of 20,000 fans in London

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      MARTYN FORD will face Sajad Gharibi in a boxing bout at the O2 Arena in April next year.The Brit, 39, known as the scariest man on the planet, has been trying to fight the ‘Iranian Hulk’ since 2018.
      Martyn Ford says Sajad Gharibi has made the fight personalCredit: Instagram @martynfordofficial
      Gharibi has been looking to fight Ford since 2018Credit: Instagram @sajadgharibiofficial
      There were murmurings of an MMA fight taking place between the pair three years ago but that has changed, and Ford promises to put on an event fans will not forget in a hurry.
      In his Instagram post sharing the news Ford told his 3.1million followers: “The O2 is BOOKED.
      “I would absolutely LOVE to put on an event you guys will NEVER forget, this to me is very personal …. things have been said that can’t be taken back, by numerous people in his circle.
      “I will release exactly what at the press conference and YOU will see just why this is so personal to me.
      “I can’t promise you the most technical fight in the world BUT I will promise you that I will bring my absolute EVERYTHING and turn this into an EVENT you will NEVER forget.
      “I would absolutely love to pack this arena out and have 20k screaming friends and family show this guy EXACTLY what it means to be strong enough to stand up for what you believe in.

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      “I can’t thank you enough for all the support with this, I really can’t.”
      Ford has an eight-inch height advantage over his opponent but is still dominated in terms of weight.
      Gharibi weighs an astonishing 390lbs, or 28 stone, and is also known as the Persian Hercules.
      He once said he would be willing to join the fight against ISIS and has called on UFC chief Dana White to sign him.
      But Ford has been trained by former World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall, who is recovering from an injury ahead of a potential fight against Hafthor ‘Thor’ Bjornsson.
      Ford has a background in bodybuilding but once wanted to be a cricketer before bulking up – he has also appeared in several films in recent years including The Man From U.N.C.L.E.
      Gharibi boasts a significant weight advantage over Ford
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      ‘Oh my god, no’ – Canelo Alvarez dismisses Conor McGregor fight and laughs off UFC superstar

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      CANELO ALVAREZ, widely regarded as the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world, has urged Conor McGregor to avoid fighting him.The Mexican, 31, takes on Caleb Plant in an undisputed super-middleweight clash in Las Vegas this weekend.
      Canelo is looking to become the undisputed super-middleweight champion this weekendCredit: Getty
      McGregor is continuing to recover from the broken leg he suffered against Dustin PoirierCredit: AP
      But during the build-up to the four-belt mega fight, the Mexican was also asked about McGregor.
      The Irishman, who is a two-weight world champion in the UFC, made his professional boxing debut in 2017 against Floyd Mayweather.
      McGregor lost the contest by 10th round stoppage and returned to the octagon after the defeat.
      And Canelo, whose only pro defeat also came against Mayweather, does not believe McGregor should even consider stepping back into the boxing ring to face him.
      When shown a photo of the MMA star, Alvarez told BT Sport Boxing: “Oh my god, no. Don’t try man, don’t try.”
      Canelo has not lost since he was schooled by Mayweather in 2013.

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      Since then, the Mexican has not been beaten in any of his 15 fights and has gone on to become a four-weight world champion.
      Two of his last three wins have come against British opponents in Callum Smith and Billy Joe Saunders.
      The Saunders victory saw him add the WBO super-middleweight title to his WBA and WBC straps.
      Now he is going after the final piece of the puzzle in the 168lb division as he prepares to take on IBF champion Plant.
      The pair became embroiled in a heated exchange at the press conference in September, an altercation which left Plant with a cut under his eye.
      And Canelo has vowed to inflict damage on Plant as the fight has become personal for the 31-year-old superstar.
      He said: “It’s new for me to have this much bad blood with an opponent.
      “It’s very different from normal and it’s definitely the most animosity I’ve had with an opponent heading into a big fight.
      “I’m sticking with my prediction of a knockout before round eight.
      “The first couple of rounds will be difficult, but as the fight progresses, I am going to be able to get him out of there.
      “I delivered the message I had to at our press conference. I don’t have to say anything else to Plant. I’m just going to prepare to face him in the ring on November 6.”

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      Who is Caleb Plant’s wife Jordan? All you need to know about the FOX Sports boxing reporter

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      CALEB PLANT has had a difficult life until now, but this weekend the moment he’s worked so hard for awaits.The Nashville fighter takes on boxing’s biggest star Canelo Alvarez for the chance to make history and become the first ever undisputed super-middleweight champion.
      Caleb Plant and Jordan got married in 2019 after three years of dating
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      Plant will have plenty of fans cheering him on, but he’ll also have his wife Jordan ringside.
      Usually she’s ringside in a working capacity, but this time, it’s all personal.
      Who is Jordan Hardy?
      Caleb Plant is a PBC fighter who usually fights on FOX Sports and Showtime in the U.S.
      And that’s exactly how he met his wife Jordan Hardy, now plant.
      Hardy is a ringside boxing reporter and broadcaster who works for FOX Sports, and can be seen ringside at most of her beau’s fights.
      Hardy was born on July, 19, 1992 and was a former track & field star at the University of Arizona, running the 100 metres competitively.
      She was born in Sacramento, California and has three sisters, Marissa, Chloe and Hannah.
      The pair started dating in 2016 and they later married in 2019, after Plant proposed following one of his fights.
      Plant beat Jose Uzcategui for the IBF title at 168lbs and got down on one knee for Jordan in the locker room afterwards.
      Jordan Plant works as a boxing reporter for FOX Sports
      Hardy also accompanies Plant throughout his fight camp and is in his corner during his sparring sessions.
      Caleb has said of his wife before: “Jordan and I, we really motivate each other to always do better.
      “It’s a beautiful thing, but we never fight about anything in life, but our only arguments are about who’s doing better at the moment. We are both very competitive.”
      Jordan has said: “The only thing that’s really changed since we’ve been married is my last name, and saying that I have a husband.
      “We’ve always been each other’s best friend, so nothing is really different.” More

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      Where does Canelo Alvarez rank in the best ever super-middleweights? Top 7 168lb fighters of all time ranked

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      CANELO ALVAREZ will bid to become the undisputed ruler of a stacked super-middleweight division this weekend.The pound-for-pound king will look to add the IBF 168lb title to his collection of belts early on Sunday morning in Las Vegas.
      Canelo Alvarez will bid to become undisputed super-middleweight champion this weekendCredit: AFP
      Caleb Plant stands between Canelo and undisputed super-middleweight gloryCredit: REX
      The Mexican is already on course to become one the best 168-pounders of all timeCredit: AFP
      Standing between Canelo and undisputed status is the undefeated American Caleb Plant.
      Should the Mexican get the better of Sweethands, he’ll further cement his hall-of-fame status and become one of the best super-middleweights to ever do it.
      So with that in mind, SunSport thought it’d only be right to list the greatest 168-pounders of all time.
      7. Nigel Benn
      Benn claimed the WBC 168lb belt with a third-round demolition of Mauro Galvano in 1993.
      Seven title defences followed for The Dark Destroyer, who is still viewed by many as one of the most exciting fighters of the last 30 years.
      Sadly for Benn, though, he closed out his legendary career with two ill-fated attempts to prise the WBO super-middleweight title from Steve Collins.
      Nigel Benn trades blows with Chris EubankCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      6. Chris Eubank Sr
      ‘English’ claimed the WBO super-middleweight in his ill-fated rematch with Michael Watson but was never the same after the contest.
      He did, however, go on to defend his title 14 times, a run in which he defeated former IBF titleholder Graciano Rocchigiani.
      Chris Eubank Sr defended his super-middleweight title 14 timesCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      5. Steve Collins
      Irishman Collins has been forgotten by many boxing fans – despite having impressive wins over Benn and Eubank Sr to his name.
      In fact, he twice bested Eubank in his time as super-middleweight – in which he never lost a fight.
      But he was eventually bested by Ireland’s Steve CollinsCredit: Getty
      4. Canelo Alvarez
      The Guadalajara gladiator’s brief stint at 168lbs has been nothing short of emphatic.
      A battering of Liverpudlian Callum Smith last December was followed by third and eight round demolitions of Anvi Yildirim and Billy Joe Saunders.
      Should he get the better of the undefeated Plant this weekend and subsequently defend his undisputed status, he’ll soon be in the conversation for the greatest 168-pounder of all time.
      3. Joe Calzaghe
      Although he’s arguably the most underrated fighter in British boxing history, Calzaghe’s resume speaks for itself.
      The Welshman claimed the WBO strap against Eubank back in 1997 and defending it a whopping 21 times.
      In that run, he beat the likes of Jeff Lacy, Saiko Bika and Richie Woodhall.
      And in the latter stages of his hall-of-fame career, he claimed the IBF, WBA and Ring Magazine 168lb straps.
      The pride of Wales Joe Calzaghe was a force at 168lbsCredit: GETTY
      2. Andre Ward
      The undefeated Son of God is regarded by many to be one of the best pugilists of all time.
      That’s in large because of his body of work at 168lbs after claiming the WBA strap in the final of the Super Six Series against Mikkel Kessler.
      Ward, who is now retired, put on masterclasses over Allan Green, Arthur Abraham, Baika and Brit Carl Froch before eventually leaving the division to pursue gold at 175lbs.
      The undefeated Andre Ward is one of the best to ever do it at 168lbsCredit: Getty
      1. Roy Jones Jr
      The accolade of the greatest super-middleweight of all time goes to former four-weight champion Roy Jones Jr.
      Undefeated at 168lbs, no one came close to getting the better Jones or his trademark ‘Y’all must’ve forgot’ catchphrase.
      He dominated fellow great James Toney and cleaned out the division with knockouts in each of his five title defences.
      Boxing legend Roy Jones Jr is undoubtedly the greatest super-middleweight of all timeCredit: Getty
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      Meet the girls who partied with Tyson Fury and work for Covid testing firm, with one boasting criminal justice degree

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      TWO girls couldn’t believe their luck when Tyson Fury invited them on a boozy eight-hour bender.Stella Kabelis, 21, and Kailah Downie, 24, spotted the Gypsy King out with coach Andy Lee while at a swanky Manchester restaurant on Wednesday.
      Stella, left, and Kailah, right, met Tyson Fury on Wednesday
      Their chance encounter led to eight hours of partying
      Kailah is understood to work for Covid testing form Randox
      Stella attended the University of Plymouth
      The duo plucked up the courage to ask Tyson for a picture outside, with the group then exchanging numbers.
      As SunSport exclusively revealed, the girls were then stunned when Lee WhatsApp messaged them later in the day, inviting them for something to eat.
      This launched an incredible eight-hour boozing session, with Fury and Lee taking them to a cocktail bar before going back to the girls’ Salford flat to continue dancing and partying.
      The girls are understood to work for Covid testing firm Randox.
      Stella attended the University of Plymouth, the city Kailah hails from.
      During her time in the South West, Stella attained a degree in criminal justice.
      She remained tight-lipped when contacted by The Sun but acknowledged the night was “good fun”.

      She added: “I’m not willing to make any further comment.”
      A photo posted on her Snapchat showed her and Tyson knocking back shots at the bar.
      Kailah then posted footage of the boxer busting some moves on the dancefloor alongside two laughing emojis, saying: “As if I’m on a night out with Tyson Fury.”
      As the night wore on, there was no sign of any imminent stoppages, and another picture on Stella’s Snapchat account showed Tyson standing in the street, captioned: “Back with the boy x.”
      The group then travelled to Stella and Kailah’s £1,000-a-month flat in Salford to continue partying.
      The boxer FaceTimed his brother Tommy, with a picture showing Stella and Tyson holding up his phone, captioned: “On FaceTime to Tommy Fury.”
      Tyson, who has been celebrating his epic victory over Deontay Wilder for the last month, called it a night at around 11:30pm – more than eight hours after bumping into Stella and Kailah.
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      Last night a pal said: “The girls couldn’t believe their luck. They love a night out but never expected to party with Tyson Fury.
      “They were off work on Wednesday so they went shopping before heading for drinks. But in the afternoon they saw Tyson with his pal and started chatting with him.
      “Stella swapped numbers with Andy and he messaged soon after inviting them out for dinner.
      “They had a few cocktails together and were asking Tyson about his boxing career and he really enjoyed being in the company of some down-to-earth girls.
      “He might be heavyweight champion, but he’s a man of the people and likes to live as normal a life as possible. They thought Tyson was very charming and he was very complimentary to them.
      “They had some drinks and did some shots. Tyson is really enjoying partying at the moment following his last fight. The four of them carried on the party at the apartment for another couple of hours until Tyson left at around 11.20pm.
      “The girls assume he left so that he could go home to his wife Paris and his children.”
      Kailah hails from Plymouth
      Stella studied criminal justice
      Stella and Kailah got to chat with Tommy Fury
      The girls met Tyson out in Manchester
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      ‘Everything is going to be OK’ – Scott Fitzgerald responds to worrying picture that left Eddie Hearn ‘shocked’

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      BOXER Scott Fitzgerald has told his fans ‘everything is going to be OK’ after worrying pictures emerged on social media on Thursday.The 29-year-old, who won the British title in the super-welterweight division two years ago, appeared to be in a desperate state after someone snapped him lying on the streets outside a pub.
      Fitzgerald has fought just once since winning the British title in 2019Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Hearn admits he is concerned by the current state of FitzgeraldCredit: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing
      But the fighter, who has battled drug addiction in recent years, was quick to insist those concerned about him do not have anything to be worried about.
      Reassuring his fans, Fitzgerald released a Facebook post which read: “I mean stop kicking up a fuss guys.
      “I had an exhausting day haha no lie I’d had a 10/15 min straightener with an absolute rabbit of a Southpaw traveller half hour before on Ashton Park.
      “I’m sorry to worry my Dad and Mum but that is the only thing I’m sorry for. I took a bloody nap outside my beloved Wheatsheaf. Everything is going to be ok you squirrels.”
      The boxer’s comments come just hours after his promoter Eddie Hearn voiced his concerns over the pictures.
      He told iFL TV: “Scott went into rehab over a year ago. We hoped he was moving in the right direction.

      “What we saw today shocked the life out of me. We’re gonna make sure we convince him to get help now.
      “We’ll be doing everything we can to help.”
      Fitzgerald’s trainer Jimmy Moon told the Lancashire Post on Friday: “He needs help but he needs to want that help.
      “We have tried helping him, taking him away, but he has got to want to be helped.
      “The main thing for us before he can start training again is that he’s got to be clean and living the right lifestyle.
      “But it’s not happening yet. We just try to keep talking to him and helping him.”
      Fitzgerald announced himself as a major contender in the super-welterweight division with a dramatic split decision victory over British rival Anthony Fowler in March 2019.
      Seven months later he then beat Ted Cheeseman by unanimous decision to claim the British title in the 154lb division.
      But since then he has fought just once as circumstances out of the ring took a hold of his life.
      In March 2020, Fitzgerald was arrested on suspicion of assault after a “kick off” with his ex-partner and her family.
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      Mike Tyson insists he knows exactly how to beat Tyson Fury as legend opens door to exhibition bout with heavyweight king

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      BOXING legend Mike Tyson believes he has the style to beat Tyson Fury at the ripe old age of 54.WBC heavyweight champion Fury revealed he was open to taking part in an exhibition with Iron Mike before his epic trilogy fight with Deontay Wilder.
      Mike Tyson returned to the ring last November for an exhibition with Roy Jones JrCredit: AP
      Mike Tyson is gearing up for a February return to the octagonCredit: Instagram @miketyson
      And Iron Mike hopes to one day have an exhibition with WBC champ Tyson Fury
      And The Baddest Man on the Planet says he’d implement the body-heavy strategy he used for his two fights with Donovan ‘Razor’ Ruddock to take down The Gypsy King.
      When asked how he fight the Brit, he told ES News: “Remember how I fought ‘Razor’ Ruddock in the first fight, that’s how we fight him.”
      Despite being deep into his 50s, Tyson reckons he could dodge the 6ft 9in Brit’s blows.
      He said: “I would like to hope so.”
      Tyson is gearing up to return to the ring in February, although an opponent for his next outing has yet to be finalised.
      And the American hopes to persuade Fury to have an exhibition with him with a good display in his next outing.

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      He said: “If this (Lennox Lewis) goes well, Imma push myself deeper.
      “I don’t know, maybe, Tyson Fury, he told me, if I keep winning if I do good. That’s my buddy.”
      YouTuber turned boxer Logan Paul is reportedly set to be Tyson’s opponent for his second exhibition.
      When asked how he thinks he’d get on against The Maverick, Tyson laughed and said: “Maybe.
      “I’m an old man, you know? I don’t know what I could do now.”
      He added: “Anything is possible, you know.
      “Because by doing this we have a great exponent of charities to give to so the charities win both ways.”

      Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn is adamant the elder Paul brother shouldn’t set foot in the ring with the former undisputed heavyweight champ.
      The Matchroom Boxing chief told The True Geordie: “I prefer that to Floyd and Logan. I thought that was absolutely a load of bs.
      “I thought, ‘What?’ You got a pound for pound great again against a bloke that, I mean, not can’t fight.
      “It was horrible, horrible to watch. Tyson and [Paul] it shouldn’t happen.
      “But I would at least want to find out what would happen in that fight. I hold my hands up.”
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