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JAKE PAUL has filled his fight contract with Tommy Fury with a number of ‘bizarre clauses’, according to the Love Island star’s dad John.The YouTuber turned boxer will finally settle his beef with the youngest Fury brother in a grudge match on December 18.
Jake Paul and Tommy Fury will throw down in Florida on December 18Credit: Instagram / Jake Paul
Fury and Paul have been going back and forth at one another for several monthsCredit: BT Sport
And Fury’s dad John has claimed the pair’s bout agreement is full of ‘bizzare’ clausesCredit: REX
It’s been revealed that Fury must change his surname if he loses the battle of social media stars, with doting dad John revealing there are a number of ‘awkward’ stipulations.
The 57-year-old told BT Sport: “[Paul’s team] are being awkward.
“The contract has been bizarre. If I was going to go through what they’ve put in the contract, we’d be here all day.
“I’ve said yes to everything; yes, yes, yes, yes, do what you’ve got to do because I know Jake Paul can’t beat Tommy no matter what he does.”
Fury, 22, will pocket a £423,000 bonus if he gets the better of The Problem Child, although he’ll legally be obliged to change his name to ‘Tommy Fumbles’ if he loses.
An excerpt of the pair’s bout agreement which read: “If Fury is declared the winner of the Bout, Paul hereby agrees to pay Fury Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) directly from Paul’s purse as an additional fighter bonus.

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“However, if Paul is declared the winner of the Bout, Fury hereby agrees to (i) commence, within thirty (30) days of the conclusion of the Bout, an application process with the Royal Courts of Justice in the United Kingdom to obtain a deed poll legally changing Fury’s name to “Tommy Fumbles,” (ii) change, within twenty four (24) hours of the Bout, all of his social media accounts to reflect the name “Tommy Fumbles:, and (iii) immediately after the Bout utilise the name “Tommy Fumbles” in all forms of media…”
Fury – the half-brother of WBC heavyweight Tyson – has a wealth of boxing experience to his name in comparison to Paul.
And dad John is confident his son will do a number on the outspoken and divisive Youtuber.
He said: “Tommy knows he’s up against a stacked deck, but he should still beat Jake Paul at a canter.
“And if he can’t, there’s no way in the boxing world for him.

“It’s make or break, for both men, but it’ll hit Tommy harder because Tommy’s supposed to be a professional boxer.
“Tommy will work hard, he’ll do what he’s gotta do.
“Has Tommy got the skill to beat him? Yes. Has he got the power to knock him out? Yes.
“All it is with Tommy – he’s young, can he handle the big occasion on the night?

“But I’m sure he’s thought about it many times before and he’s got the king of the ring in his corner.
“Tyson’s gonna be in his corner that night. I think Tyson’s flying out there in a few weeks to help him out.
“Whatever desire he’s missing, Tyson will put there, I’m sure of that.”

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CALEB PLANT was taken to local hospital in Las Vegas after his brutal 11th-round knockout defeat to Canelo Alvarez. The previously unbeaten American was floored twice with just a round to go before the referee waved off the contest.
Caleb Plant was knocked out by Canelo Alvarez in round 11Credit: Getty
Plant, who surrendered his IBF title, was not present post-fight to conduct an interview after the first loss of his career.
But per a Premier Boxing Champions spokesperson, he was taken to to a local hospital for an ‘observation’, which was reported by ESPN.
Canelo, 31, added to his WBC, WBA and WBO titles to become the first ever undisputed super-middleweight champion.
Beforehand, after a brawl at the pre-fight press conference, Alvarez admitted he had never felt as much animosity towards an opponent than he did with Plant, 29.
But following his gruelling and dramatic KO win, Canelo paid respect to his rugged opponent.
He said: “My respect for Caleb Plant. He’s a terrific fighter with a lot of ability.

“We’re men at the end. He wanted to still fight me, he wanted to still continue. And there’s no shame, we had a great fight today.
“But of course, we came out on top.”
Canelo, a champion in four divisions, achieved undisputed supremacy for the first time in his 60-fight career, which started when he was just 15.
Alvarez said: “I want to thank everyone here toight. It hasn’t been easy to get to this point.
“But with your support, my family, my team, we’ve got really far. This is for everybody, especially in Mexico.”
Canelo Alvarez with his undisputed titlesCredit: Getty More

CANELO ALVAREZ brutally knocked out Caleb Plant in the 11th round as he finally found his power punches.The Mexican made history by becoming the first ever undisputed super-middleweight champion – but he didn’t have it all his own way.

It took him a while, but Canelo finally found all his power punchesCredit: AFP
Caleb Plant was floored for the first time in his career by CaneloCredit: AP
Canelo struggled to find his range against the talent and super-confident Plant.
But showing all the signs of a true champion, Canelo delivered in the Championship rounds to destroy his game American opponent.
With 2mins 26secs to go in round 11, the 31-year-old clubbed in a huge left that wobbled Plant.
This was followed by a brutal right uppercut as Sweethands started to tumble to the canvas.
Canelo hammered in another left, but the damage was already done.
It was the first time Plant had been floored in his career – but gallantly he quickly rose to his somewhat unsteady feet.
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He survived the count after the referee checked that he ‘wanted to fight’. But the punishment was only to get worse.
Canelo bounded forward and soon rapped in another left hook that had Plant backtracking.
A blitz combination had Plant soon hunched over before Canelo smashed a right hand to the Tennessee fighter’s temple to send him back to the floor.
This time there was no need for a count as the fight was waved off and Canelo was crowned – quite literally.
Speaking after his triumph, the 31-year-old from Guadalajara said: “I want to thank everyone here tonight. It hasn’t been easy to get to this point.
“But with your support, my family, my team, we’ve got really far. This is for everybody, especially in Mexico.
 “My respect for Caleb Plant. He’s a terrific fighter with a lot of ability.
“We’re men at the end. He wanted to still fight me, he wanted to still continue. And there’s no shame, we had a great fight today.
“But of course, we came out on top.”
Canelo put a crown on his head after his thrilling victoryCredit: AP
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CANELO ALVAREZ was in no need of the judges scorecards after knocking out Caleb Plant – but was ahead with all three anyway. The Mexican knocked Plant out in round 11 after two knockdown to become the first ever undisputed super-middleweight champion.
Canelo Alvarez after beating Caleb PlantCredit: AP
The official scorecards from Las Vegas
It is the first time Canelo has achieved the feat in his 60-fight career, which started when he was only 15.
And he did it in brutal style, punching Plant into the ropes and leaving the referee with no choice but to wave it off.
The three judges scorecards afterwards all revealed Canelo to have been ahead, by one, two and SEVEN rounds.
Steve Weisfeld scored it, 98-92, Dave Moretti 97-93 and Patricia Morse Jarman: 96-94, all in favour of Alvarez.
Amazingly, it meant Jarman gave Plant just TWO rounds, the first and ninth.
Canelo added the IBF title to his WBC, WBA and WBO collection, completing super-middleweight supremacy inside 11 months.

He said: “I want to thank everyone here toight. It hasn’t been easy to get to this point.
“But with your support, my family, my team, we’ve got really far. This is for everybody, especially in Mexico.”
Canelo, 31, admitted he had never felt as much animosity towards an opponent as he did to Plant, 29.
But after the victory, the sport’s biggest star credited his opponent, who certainly did not come to make up the numbers.
Canelo said: “My respect for Caleb Plant. He’s a terrific fighter with a lot of ability.
“We’re men at the end. He wanted to still fight me, he wanted to still continue. And there’s no shame, we had a great fight today.
“But of course, we came out on top.”
Caleb Plant was knocked out in round 11Credit: AP More

CANELO ALVAREZ made history as he delivered a stunning 11th-round knockout of Caleb Plant to become the first ever undisputed super-middleweight champ.The Mexican struggled throughout the fight, but found his power punches when he needed to – and in some style.
Canelo Alvarez wiped out Caleb Plant in the 11th round with some brutal powerCredit: AP
Finally the heavy favourite got through Plant’s solid defencesCredit: AFP
Canelo was crowned the first ever undisputed super-middleweight champCredit: AP
The Mexican even wore a crown once his victory had been confirmedCredit: AP
Canelo couldn’t really find his range – until the 11th when he delivered a brutal left hook that scrambled Plant’s senses.
Although he got back to his feet, it was only for a matter of seconds before the brute Canelo hammered in more power shots to send Plant back to the floor.
The referee waved it off as the MGM erupted to crown one of the greatest ever boxers who walked away with the WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO belts.
Despite Plant impressing up to that point, the judges ringside incredibly had Canelo well ahead on the scorecards.
The Las Vegas crowd showed who their favourite was from the very first bell, with ever shot from Canelo getting a whoop.
Plant was, as you’d expect, cautious, and started to box at range with the Mexican walking forward.

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Plant started the second quickly, trying to establish his left-hand lead, with Canelo keeping up the pressure.
The American worryingly sat on the ropes a bit too long at times offering Canelo in, but the Mexican hadn’t quite found his range.
The better work at the start of the third undoubtedly came from Plant, showing good hand speed and keeping his left high.
Canelo seemed there to be hit at time, but Plant was perhaps a little too conservative, wary of the Mexican’s power.
The big favourite finally got himself into range half-way through the fourth, raining in some beautiful body shots.
Canelo certainly didn’t have things all his own way
Plant impressed on his big chance before unravelling late on
It seemed to slow the underdog down almost instantly as the crowd started to get excited.
And the cut Plant suffered when he was caught by Canelo at their press conference opened up in the fourth.
Plant bobbed and weaved in the early stages of the fifth, with Canelo over-reaching at times, and bamboozled by some of his opponent’s footwork.
Plant used a Floyd Mayweather-style defence in the sixth – sure to give Canelo bad memories of his only career loss.
But then Plant struggled to move his feet as Canelo stepped things up to the head and body, before the fan-favourite smirked at his opponent at the end of the round.
Canelo skipped into the seventh – one of the rounds he predicted could be the KO.
He might not have had his best night, but it was Canelo who had the real powerCredit: AP
Plant used his jab at range quite well in the early stagesCredit: AP
But Plant got back to his jab after swallowing some heavy shots before the two engaged in a bit of cat and mouse.
The eighth became a bit of a chess match, with Plant using his jab to good effect and Canelo struggling to get into the American’s face.
Canelo was berated by his coach Eddy Reynoso before the ninth as their corner knew he needed to step things up.
He landed a solid left hand after 90 seconds but failed to follow it with anything worthwhile.
Canelo was then left rather embarrassed when Plant landed a beautiful flurry of shots to the face.
But in the tenth he had some decent success as he went toe-to-toe with Plant who sagged a couple of times.
And in the 11th, Canelo had his man down.
A giant left sank Plant. He got to his feet, but a barrage then ended it as the fight was waved off.
Plant was given a count after getting back to his feet after the first knockdownCredit: AP
After being floored twice in the 11th round, Plant was put out of his miseryCredit: Getty
Speaking after his triumph, the 31-year-old from Guadalajara said: “I want to thank everyone here tonight. It hasn’t been easy to get to this point.
“But with your support, my family, my team, we’ve got really far. This is for everybody, especially in Mexico.
 “My respect for Caleb Plant. He’s a terrific fighter with a lot of ability.
“We’re men at the end. He wanted to still fight me, he wanted to still continue. And there’s no shame, we had a great fight today.
“But of course, we came out on top.”
Canelo walks away with all the gold at super-middleweightCredit: Getty More

MIKE TYSON took his seat for the undisputed blockbuster between Canelo Alvarez and Caleb Plant – and confirmed he will box again in February.Iron Mike was a fixture in Fight Week for the super-middleweight scrap, so it was no surprise to see him ringside in Las Vegas.
Mike Tyson says he will return to the boxing ring in February
And while he watches the two boxers trade leather, he is itching to get back in the ring himself.
While being interviewed by Showtime, the 55-year-old said: “God willing I’ll fight again in February.”
SunSport exclusively revealed that was the former heavyweight champion’s plan – and he wants a ‘really stimulating opponent’.
Tyson made a remarkable ring return last November, for an eight-round exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr.
He drew with fellow American icon Jones, 52, but insisted it was not the last boxing fans will see of him in a ring.
And in an exclusive interview with The Sun, Iron Mike opened up about who he could fight next, amid claims it could be either Logan or Jake Paul.

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Tyson said: “I am going to have a return fight in February and we are pretty sceptical about the opponent, but it will be a really stimulating opponent.”
Tyson recently said he could KO 4-0 boxer Jake ‘so f***ing easy’ but would NEVER do so, as his family ‘love’ the social media influencer.
Older brother Logan, 26, however, who took Floyd Mayweather, 44, the distance in their exhibition in June, has welcomed a fight with Iron Mike.
Tyson was at the weigh-in for Canelo vs PlantCredit: AFP
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