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      Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury fight rules revealed with boxers set to fight at catchweight over eight rounds

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      JAKE PAUL and Tommy Fury will fight in a 192lb catchweight bout over eight rounds. The celebrity boxing rivals have finally confirmed their anticipated December 18 headliner in Miami, which was exclusively revealed by SunSport.
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury will fight in a 192lb catchweight boutCredit: Getty
      Tommy Fury’s fight with Jake Paul will be over eight rounds
      Paul, 24, has fought at 190lb throughout his four-fight career, 10lb shy of the cruiserweight limit.
      Fury, 22, debuted in the 175lb light-heavyweight division but has boxed up in weight recently.
      Against Jordan Grant in June, the 2019 Love Island star weighed in 190lb but dropped 10lb for his last win, against Paul’s sparring partner Anthony Taylor.
      Right after beating MMA fighter Taylor, 32, Paul scored the biggest victory of his career against ex-UFC champion Tyron Woodley, 39, over eight rounds.
      The YouTuber will fight over the same distance against Fury, who has never been past the four round distance.
      Paul said: “Fight a real boxer they’ve said, and that is exactly what I’m doing. An undefeated boxer from the legendary Fury bloodline.
      “However, this one is more than just boxing for me. It’s for America and showing the world there is no other country that gives you the opportunity to achieve whatever you set your mind to.

      “It’s for every young person who has a dream and dedicates their life to achieving it. 
      “On December 18th I’m continuing to fulfill my dreams and turning a Fury into a Fumbles.”
      Fury said: “Jake Paul is about to learn a serious life lesson. This is my world, and he doesn’t belong here.
      “I’m not one of these MMA men or basketball players, I have been boxing my whole life. On December 18th I will show the world the difference between a YouTuber and a real fighting man.
      “Thanks to my promoter Frank Warren, Most Valuable Promotions and Showtime for giving me the opportunity to shut this clown up once and for all.”
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      Stunning boxer Ebanie Bridges leaves fans hot under the collar after posting revealing pre-dinner selfie on Twitter

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      BOXER Ebanie Bridges took social media by storm by sharing a stunning selfie on her way to dinner with friends.Bridges has burst onto the fighting scene in style with some incredible performances in the ring.
      Ebanie Bridges took Twitter by storm with a stunning pre-dinner selfie
      Ebanie Bridges defeated Mailys Gangloff and extended her impressive winning recordCredit: Getty
      The Australian bruiser has received plenty of praise for her fighting ability but this time she won Twitter after sharing a selfie of her in an elegant dress.
      She captioned it with the following: “En route dinner with the girls.”
      One fan tweeted: “Absolutely worldie.”
      Another one wrote: “Stunning.”
      A third user commented: “Have a great time and knock em dead.”
      And this fan posted: “You honestly are so beautiful.”
      Ebanie Bridges has made a habit out of wowing the crowd during pre-match weigh-insCredit: PA
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      Ebanie Bridges posed with lingerie and a Leeds scarf during her most recent weigh-inCredit: PA
      The Blonde Bomber has made a habit of wowing the boxing world during pre-fight weigh-ins.
      The 35-year-old boxer set pulses racing at her Headingley weigh-in last month as she faced off with Mailys Gangloff.
      Bridges wore racy lingerie and held up a Leeds scarf ahead of her fight in West Yorkshire, where she competed on the undercard of Josh Warrington’s huge rematch against Mauricio Lara.
      She went on to beat Gangloff thanks to a points decision but paid a price as she sustained a nasty injury.
      Bridges hurt her hand and shared the extent of the damage on Twitter as she suspected she suffered a break.
      Ebanie Bridges has won seven out of her eights fights already and stands out in the ring
      Ebanie Bridges suffered a hand injury in her most recent fight against Mailys Gangloff
      Post-fight x-rays confirmed otherwise but she still had to cancel a meet and greet event in Leeds.
      Bridges said: “Sorry guys, I really would love to see everyone but I am still in the ER waiting for results on my hand and it’s kinda hard to hold a pen.
      “I want to meet my fans so I will be doing my best to rearrange this ASAP. Thanks for understanding.”
      Bridges has enjoyed tremendous success in the ring as she won seven of her eight fights, with her only loss taking place against British boxer Shannon Courtenay in London last spring.
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      Mike Tyson believes Anthony Joshua is ‘recipe for disaster’ if he faces Tyson Fury as his punches are obvious

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      MIKE TYSON believes Anthony Joshua’s flaws are a ‘recipe for disaster’ if he is to face off against Tyson Fury.The heavyweight title holders were on the verge of agreeing a mega deal for two unification fights, until Fury was ordered to fight Deontay Wilder for a third time.
      Mike Tyson believes Anthony Joshua ‘telegraphs’ his punchesCredit: Instagram / @miketyson
      Joshua is hoping to agree a deal to fight Tyson Fury this yearCredit: Getty
      While Joshua suffered defeat to Oleksandr Usyk back in September.
      Speaking to Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn on his BBC No Passion, No Point podcast, the American outlined why he thinks Fury would be the favourite.
      Tyson, who returned to the ring in a draw with Roy Jones Jr, said: “It’s very interesting, Joshua is a masterful puncher. But you can see his punches coming, he telegraphs his punches.
      “And that’s just a recipe for disaster if you’re fighting Tyson Fury and you’re telegraphing your punches – to a guy whose 6ft 7in, come on.”

      Mike Tyson returned to the ring to fight Roy Jones Jr in DecemberCredit: Getty
      Fury defeated Wilder in an epic trilogy fight, which Mike Tyson championed before it became a fomality.
      He stated: “I think there are a lot of great heavyweight fighters in the division.
      “Anyone who says that it’s a bad division is just jealous, it’s exciting.
      “Tyson [Fury] can fight Wilder again and I like to see guys fight each other over and over again, if they’re exciting fighters.”
      He added: “[Wilder] did [make mistakes], but if the fans want it, that’s what it’s all about.
      “Tyson Fury is a fan fighter. The fans are in love with him, he has the momentum now.
      “In England, Anthony Joshua is a big thing. But Tyson Fury has got the people now, he’s got the masses. They follow him like he’s a messiah.”

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      Mike Tyson urges Tyson Fury to ‘keep on winning’ after Gypsy King hints at retirement after battering Wilder in trilogy

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      BOXING legend Mike Tyson has advised Tyson Fury to “keep on winning” amid retirement rumours.Fury extended his undefeated run by ending his trilogy with Deontay Wilder in style earlier this month when he blasted The Bronze Bomber in Las Vegas with an 11th-round knockout.
      Tyson Fury hinted at retirement after beating Deontay Wilder and extending his undefeated streakCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Mike Tyson appears to have advised Tyson Fury not to retire from boxing yetCredit: Reuters
      The Gypsy King retained the WBC heavyweight title but his future appears to be uncertain as there have been plenty of signs hinting on the British heavyweight hanging up his gloves.
      However, Tyson seems to be urging the 33-year-old bruiser to keep on going and extend his 32-match unbeaten record.
      The former undisputed heavyweight champion told Reuters: “Keep on winning brother, keep on winning.
      “He’s the lineal champion. He’s the man who beat the man. He is heavyweight boxing, period. He is, nobody else.
      “Ask anybody except for [Oleksandr] Usyk, who is the heavyweight champion? And Usyk might even say it’s Fury.”
      Fury hinted at retirement after beating Wilder by claiming he doesn’t know if he needs to fight anymore.
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      However, the Mancunian added that he has one more bout left on his contract with Top Rank and ESPN.
      Fury said: “I don’t know what’s going to happen.
      “I’ve got one fight left on my contract with Top Rank and ESPN and we’ll see what that is.
      “But I’m not thinking about boxing right now. I don’t know how many fights I’ve got left.
      “I don’t know if I need to fight any more. I don’t know what the future holds.”
      Fury’s promoter Frank Warren echoed his fighter’s sentiments as he didn’t rule out a potential departure from boxing.

      Warren added that he will support whatever decision the English boxer makes about his future.
      He said: “Before the fight, he did an interview and he mapped out five fights.
      “I’m just saying, if he chooses to do it, he will do it. He will do what he wants to do and no one is going to tell him who he is going to fight.
      “I tell you that now; he is the man and he will do what is necessary. It wouldn’t surprise me if Tyson said tomorrow, ‘I’ve had enough, I don’t fancy it.’
      “If he does, he is wealthy, he has made a lot of money and he has got to do what is right for him.”
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      Anthony Joshua ‘will lose again’ to Oleksandr Usyk in rematch, says heavyweight contender Luis Ortiz

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      HEAVYWEIGHT BOXER Luis Ortiz believes Anthony Joshua will lose again to Oleksandr Usyk in the rematch.The heavyweight bout is scheduled to take place in March after Usyk beat AJ at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last month.
      Luis Ortiz predicts Anthony Joshua will lose to Oleksandr Usyk once againCredit: AP:Associated Press
      Joshua is determined to go to “war” with Usyk next timeCredit: AFP
      The Ukrainian was convincing in his dominant win as he claimed the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight world title belts.
      And because of that, Ortiz thinks things will be difficult for the Brit once again.
      Asked about Joshua’s chances against Usyk in the rematch, Luiz told FightHype.com: “He’ll lose again.”
      Joshua, 32, has travelled to California in an attempt to find a plan to beat Usyk next time around.
      He has been visiting gyms and picking the brains of some of the top trainers and fighters, taking on board their advice to formulate a plan to win back his belts.
      He has already visited Canelo Alvarez and his trainer Eddy Reynoso, as well as Virgil Hunter, who masterminded double world champion Andre Ward’s immaculate unbeaten career.

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      Tyson Fury’s trainer, SugarHill Steward, believes Joshua has what it takes to overcome Usyk – just as he did in the rematch against Andy Ruiz jr.
      He said: “He has to jump into that fight with Usyk, the plan’s already been laid out. He’s done it once before with Ruiz.
      “This is just another step for Anthony Joshua – something he overcame last time and something he can overcome again this time.”
      And it seems Joshua could take a different approach to secure a victory over Usyk in March.
      AJ has promised to be ruthless and treat his next bout against the 34-year-old as a war – he is “done” trying to outbox Usyk.
      He said: “I’m done with f***ing losing. I’m done with trying to learn the sweet science.
      “The referee might get thrown on the floor in the next fight because this is war.
      “It’s just straight war, I’m annoyed. I’m boiling up even speaking about it – it’s that passion to win.” More

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      Tyson Fury once sent Dillian Whyte a ‘concerned text’ and ‘looked after’ rival but was ‘repaid with BS tweets’

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      TYSON FURY sent what he described as a “concerned text” to Dillian Whyte in 2019 – and said he “looked after” his rival only to be “repaid with BS tweets”.Whyte, 33, blasted Fury on Twitter, calling him a “Gypsy Coward” and claimed he left the WBC champion “pathetically sobbing on the canvas” during sparring.
      Tyson Fury is embroiled in a Twitter feud with Dillian Whyte
      This is the text Fury claims he sent to Whyte
      But the Gypsy King, also 33, hit back by posting a text he says he sent Whyte after the heavyweight laboured past Mariusz Wach in Saudi Arabia on the undercard of Anthony Joshua’s rematch win against Andy Ruiz Jr.
      Fury tweeted: “This is a text I sent @dillianwhyte back in December after his fight with Wach, I was concerned about him so I reached out to him.
      “And this is how people treat you when your (sic) nice to them!!”
      At the time the Brixton puncher had only just been cleared of any doping charges by United Kingdom Anti Doping, after it was revealed an ‘adverse finding’ emerged in his pre-fight drug test before beating Oscar Rivas last July.
      Whyte lost his position as WBC mandatory with Fury going on to replace him and beat Deontay Wilder for the belt.
      Fury claimed he realised Whyte was frustrated, and texted him encouraging words.
      But the Gypsy King says this is not the first time he has helped out the British heavyweight while he was embroiled in a doping scandal.
      Whyte was in 2012 banned for two years after testing positive for a banned substance, which he later proved came from a tainted supplement.

      Fury claimed he hired the suspended heavyweight as a sparring partner while he was on the sidelines to financially help Whyte out.
      He said: “And by the way when he was out on a ban years ago I kept him going with bringing him in to my camps sparing (sic) and paying him and looking after him like egg in a cake & this is how I’m repaid with BS tweets.
      “There is a saying people take kindness for a weakness. & another men meet before mountains.”
      Whyte responded to Fury’s picture: “Luke the fake professional victim looking for more attention stop running & fight me you coward.”
      Fury claimed he sent words of encouragement to Whyte after he fought Mariusz Wach
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      Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel, undercard info for CONFIRMED blockbuster fight

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      IT’S official – Jake Paul and Tommy Fury are going to war. Fury, half-brother of world heavyweight champion Tyson, has called for a clash with YouTube sensation Paul for months.
      Tommy Fury beat Jordan Grant in the summer in their Telford clashCredit: PA
      Jake Paul has called for Tommy Fury to change his last name to ‘fumbles’ if he loses their grudge matchCredit: Instagram / @jakepaul
      And now he will finally get his chance, with SunSport recently revealing how the pair will clash in a December bout after a breakthrough in negotiations.
      The fight was confirmed on Friday, October 29 by promotor Frank Warren.
      Paul last fought in August, beating Tyron Woodley by split decision, while Fury outpointed MMA fighter Anthony Taylor on the undercard.
      Paul vs Fury will represent the former’s first dalliance with a fully-fledged pro boxer in his short career so far.
      And although Fury has predominantly fought boxers throughout his career, many regard Paul to be one of his toughest tests yet.

      When is Paul vs Fury?

      Jake Paul will fight Tommy Fury on Saturday, December 18.
      The fight will take place at the Amelie Arena in Tampa.
      The event should pull in thousands of spectators, with the arena having a capacity of 21,000.
      With the fight being held in the USA, expect it to take place in the early hours of Sunday morning in the UK.

      What TV channel is it on and can I live stream?

      Paul vs Fury will be shown live on BT Sport Box Office.
      BT Sport Box Office broadcasted Paul vs Woodley in August and they have an afinity with Fury through his promotional contract with Frank Warren.
      You can live stream events on BT Sport Box Office from the app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      Paul vs Woodley cost £16.95, but it’s likely Paul vs Fury could set you back around £19.95.
      Check back to SunSport for confirmed PPV info.

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      As yet, the undercard for fight night has not been confirmed.
      But expect a host of talented young fighters from both the UK and USA to take part infront of what will be a global audience.

      What has been said?
      Jake Paul: “It’s finally official. Timothy had no choice but to sign the contract so he could finally pay his bar tabs, afford a shirt for the club, and stop living off Molly.
      “December 18 in Tampa Bay I’m changing this w***er’s name to Tommy Fumbles and celebrating with Tom Brady.
      “Pucker up Timmy… it’s time to kiss your last name and your family’s boxing legacy goodbye.”
      Tommy Fury: “This is an easy fight for me. A real easy fight. I’ve been doing this job since I was 7.
      “He’s not a boxer. He’s gonna see that when we fight.
      “I will end his boxing career. There’s no more Jake Paul after we fight. That’s it.” More

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      Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury confirmed for December 18 as You Tube star trolls rival in fight announcement

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      JAKE PAUL confirmed his fight with Tommy Fury is ON for the week before Christmas, as SunSport exclusively revealed.The rivals will square off in Tampa, Florida on December 18 after months of verbal sparring.
      Jake Paul will fight Tommy Fury a week before ChristmasCredit: BT Sport
      Jake Paul confirmed the fight on Friday night
      SunSport exclusively revealed the fight was booked in for that date last week and it’s now official.
      Paul, 24, couldn’t resist a shot at ex-Love Island star Fury, 22, when announcing the fight on Friday night.
      He wrote on Instagram: “It’s finally official. Timothy had no choice but to sign the contract so he could finally pay his bar tabs, afford a shirt for the club, and stop living off Molly.
      “December 18 in Tampa Bay I’m changing this w***er’s name to Tommy Fumbles and celebrating with Tom Brady.
      “Pucker up Timmy… it’s time to kiss your last name and your family’s boxing legacy goodbye.”
      Paul turned pro in January 2020 beating online rival ‘AnEsonGib’ in one round and 11 months later knocked out ex-NBA star Nate Robinson, 37.
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      He then beat retired UFC welterweight Ben Askren, 37, in the first round in April before his biggest win, against Woodley.
      Fury is 7-0 and debuted in 2018 to much fanfare due to the popularity of his unbeaten older brother, WBC heavyweight champion Tyson.
      But a year later he shot to mainstream fame after finishing runner-up in hit reality TV show Love Island with his now-girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague.
      The light-heavyweight has so far faced mainly journeyman opposition, a regularity for most boxers in their early days of the trade.
      But he signed a two-fight contract with US network Showtime this year and made his Stateside debut against MMA fighter Taylor.
      The second part of the deal will now see him fight Paul following months of trash talk and viral goading.
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