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      Jake Paul vs Canelo Alvarez tale of the tape: How two fighters compare as Mexican refuses to rule out shock clash

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      JAKE PAUL continues to make waves in professional boxing – and incredibly a fight against ring legend Canelo Alvarez has been mooted.The YouTube sensation is open with the fact that any time he laces up the gloves is a sure-fire to sell tickets and pocket millions.

      But he would be seriously risking it all if he decides to trade with four-weight world champ Canelo.
      The Mexican superstar has surprisingly REFUSED to rule out a fight against the social media sensation.
      When asked what he thinks of a potential fight with Paul, the 31-year-old told photographers in the US: “Not right now.”
      The Guadalajara gladiator then said: “He’s not ready.”
      When asked if he thinks the fight ‘might be a good option’, Canelo replied: “If he wants someone to fight, we have this guy right here [Points to a friend].”
      He added: “He needs to keep improving. Good luck.”

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      Canelo, 31, has fought an impressive 59 times, winning 56, losing once (to the legendary Floyd Mayweather), and drawing twice.
      Paul on the other hand has only fought four times, winning all of them and three by KO.
      But Paul would be taking in a sizeable height and reach advantage if they ever clashed.
      He is 6ft 1in compared to Canelo’s 5ft 8in, with a reach of 76in to the Mexican’s 70.5in.
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      Both boxers fight orthodox style.
      Earlier this year Paul launched a verbal attack on Canelo by calling him an ‘old hater.’
      “Canelo, what’s your problem, bro?! Why you hate me so much?!
      “Canelo’s mad. He has this thing against me. Said I’m bad for the sport. I’m disrespecting it, which doesn’t make sense at all.

      “I’m actually just bringing more eyeballs, more awareness to the sport of boxing.
      “But since Canelo, you wanted to start this beef, let’s do it!
      “Canelo! You’re an old hater, that’s what you are.”
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      Thor ‘The Mountain’ Bjornsson up for Mike Tyson fight but admits he was nervous about being punched in face in sparring

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      HAFTHOR ‘THE MOUNTAIN’ BJORNSSON has sensationally claimed he ‘wouldn’t say no’ to a fight against boxing legend Mike Tyson.It marks a remarkable change in attitude after the strongman admitted to initially being nervous about being punched in the face.
      Hafthor Bjornsson is gutted his boxing fight against Eddie Hall has been postponedCredit: Reign Total Body Fuel
      In a new documentary, Bjornsson reveals all about his move into boxingCredit: Reign Total Body Fuel
      The Icelandic strongman is gutted that his much-hyped clash against bitter rival Eddie Hall has been postponed.
      Hall suffered a DETACHED BICEP that saw their September 18 fight in Florida canned.
      Bjornsson will now take on Canadian arm wrestling icon Devon Larratt in the boxing ring on that date.
      But Bjornsson, who alongside Reign Total Body Fuel has released a documentary on his YouTube channel documenting his journey from strongman to boxer, already has his eyes on one of the sport’s Hall of Famers.
      Speaking exclusively to SunSport, he said: “If Mike Tyson would want to fight me, I wouldn’t say no.
      “I would be honoured to feel his power.”

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      Thor says he even fancies a knockabout with boxing legend Mike TysonCredit: Instagram
      The Icelandic strongman is desperate to settle his beef with Eddie HallCredit: Reign Total Body Fuel
      Bjornsson will now take on Canadian arm wrestling icon Devon Larratt in the boxing ringCredit: Reign Total Body Fuel
      Iron Mike made a glorious return to the ring in November when he drew in an exhibition against fellow Hall-of-Famer Roy Jones Jr.
      Bjornsson admits he used to get ‘nervous’ about being punched in the face – but he now ‘enjoys it’.
      He added: “The first few times when I was about to go spar, I would get nervous because I knew I was going to get punched in the face, it’s not very nice.
      “The more I do it, the less nervous I get, now it’s more like I’m excited, because I enjoy it.
      “I don’t want to be the guy laying on the floor and that’s my biggest motivation.”
      ‘Thor’ – who starred at The Mountain in Game of Thrones – will be hoping Hall makes a full recovery from his nasty injury so they can thrash out their differences in the ring.
      And when they do, there is only one way the Icelandic powerhouse thinks it will go.
      He added: “I don’t hate the guy, but I still want to beat him up.
      “Not that I’m a violent person, but the things he has said to my family and to my teammates.

      “It’s just so over the top that I feel like I have to get him back somehow and that’s the best way, to knock him out.”
      First up though for Thor is Larratt, a man widely regarded as one of the best arm wrestlers of all time.
      The 46 year old has won 53 of his 61 arm wrestling bouts and is currently the holder of the ‘Legacy Hammer’ – the sport’s most prestigious prize.
      Hafthor Bjornsson is a Reign Total Body Fuel ambassador and will fight Devon Larratt on September 18 in Dubai. #ReadyToReign.
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      The Strongman is powered by Reign Total Body Fuel, who have done a documentary on himCredit: Reign Total Body Fuel
      Thor is ready to go to war with Hall in the battle of the StrongmenCredit: Reign Total Body Fuel
      Eddie Hall is scheduled to eventually meet old foe ThorCredit: Instagram / @eddiehallwsm
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      Triller set £9.99 PPV price for David Haye’s comeback boxing fight against Joe Fournier on FITE TV

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      BOXING fans can watch David Haye’s comeback fight against Joe Fournier for £9.99 on pay-per-view. British heavyweight icon Haye retired in 2018 following consecutive defeats to Tony Bellew.
      David Haye’s comeback fight against Joe Fournier will cost £9.99 to watch on UK PPVCredit: PA
      How David Haye and Joe Fournier stack up ahead of their clash
      But he will return to the ring on September 11 at the age of 40 as part of the Triller undercard for Oscar De La Hoya’s clash with Vitor Belfort.
      It has been announced that Haye’s battle against Fournier WILL count on his pro record, which stands at an impressive 28-4.
      However, the eight-round duel will set fans back £9.99 if they want to watch it on PPV through FITE TV in the UK, SunSport can confirm.
      On the undercard, Anderson Silva, 46, will fight fellow former UFC champion Tito Ortiz, also 46, in a boxing bout.
      And headlining the night will be the return of De La Hoya – after 13 years out – with the ex-boxing champion facing MMA star Belfort.

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      Haye’s opponent and friend Fournier – who fought on Triller in April – helped set up the fight.
      And Haye claims he is being paid MORE to face Fournier than he did to fight old foe Bellew.
      He told iFL TV: “It’s more than the pay [for the Bellew fight. More than the pay. It’s crazy.
      “It’s more than what I got [paid] for Bellew one. I know, that’s what I’m saying. It’s crazy dough.
      “So what am I going to say to that? ‘No, I’m not going to fight Joe Fournier for that?’ What would people think if I didn’t fight him for that?

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      “What would they think? They’d think, I’ve got something wrong with me.
      “I don’t. I’m really healthy, really good.
      “I’ve just got to go through the motions and do what I do and let the universe even itself out. And yeah, it’s a good month’s work.”
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      Ex-UFC star Ben Askren extends olive branch to Jake Paul as he admits he respects rival after win over Tyron Woodley

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      BEN ASKREN has admitted that Jake Paul earned his ‘respect’ by beating Tyron Woodley.Former UFC star Askren, 37, was easily knocked out by the Problem Child earlier this year.
      Jake Paul easily defeated Ben Askren earlier this yearCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Paul and Tyron Woodley fought to a tight decisionCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      But it wasn’t until Paul beat Woodley that he truly gained his old rival’s respect.
      Askren told Fight Hub TV: “I gained a lot of respect for Jake Paul.
      “I know he got a TKO on me but I knew I wasn’t very good at boxing.
      “I told all of you that I’m not a very good boxer, I just think I’m better than he is.
      “So when he got a knockdown on me, yeah whatever, he didn’t earn my respect.
      “Watching him versus Tyron, I have a lot of respect for Tyron’s striking ability and I think Tyron won the fight, but either way it was a highly competitive bout.”

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      On whether Paul, 24, can really box or not, Askren added: “I think it’s pretty evident.
      “And the only way you’re not going to think this is if you really hate the guy – and I don’t hate him.”
      Former UFC champion Woodley controversially lost the fight on points, despite rocking Paul.
      After his victory, Paul surprisingly announced his retirement from boxing.
      But it lasted less than 48 hours, with potential opponents queuing up to be the next to face him.
      My message to Jake Paul is that he’s a massive p***y and he doesn’t want to fightTommy Fury
      Tommy Fury appears to be near the top of the list, having beaten Anthony Taylor on the Paul-Woodley undercard.
      The 7-0 22-year-old said: “My message to Jake Paul is that he’s a massive p***y and he doesn’t want to fight.
      “He’s not a fighting man. So when he grows a pair of b******s, come and see me, but until then, don’t mention my name ever again.”
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      Brit boxing superstar Josh Taylor claims he knocked Manny Pacquiao’s conqueror Yordenis Ugas down in sparring

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      JOSH TAYLOR has claimed that he once dropped Yordenis Ugas in sparring.Ugas, 35, recently stunned the boxing world when he defeated the legendary Manny Pacquiao.
      Josh Taylor is confident in his ability to step up a divisionCredit: Getty
      Yordenis Ugas recently shocked Manny PacquiaoCredit: Reuters
      Light welterweight king Taylor, 30, isn’t intimidated by Ugas, however, and believes that he can move up a division and claim the Cuban’s belt.
      The Scot told Sky Sports: “Yes. I believe in my own ability. I have goals and targets and things I want to reach.
      “My longer-term goal is to become a two-weight world champion by winning a belt at welterweight. I can beat these guys.
      “Ugas, we sparred in Vegas, and it went well. That’s all I’ll say. It went very, very well. I dropped him!
      “If that fight came around? I’ve got more experience, I’ve been in big fights.
      “This was at a time before I’d fought for titles. Now I’ve been in hard fights, big fights, for titles.

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      “I can beat these guys, I really do believe in my ability.”
      Ugas responded furiously on Twitter, labelling Taylor a ‘liar and a cheater’ and a ‘man without any kind of class’.
      Before a fight between the two can emerge, Taylor must take care of light welterweight challenger Jack Catterall on December 18.
      On his next opponent, Taylor added: “He is a very tough test. He’s 26-0, he has beaten everybody in front of him.
      “There have been no questions asked. We haven’t seen the best of Catterall yet.
      “I’ve seen a few of his performances and they haven’t been very impressive.
      “That is because he hasn’t the opponents to really fire him up. He will be fired up for this one.”

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      Josh Warrington may ditch rematch with Mauricio Lara to land American dream bout with Mexican facing year out after gash

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      JOSH WARRINGTON could ditch a rematch with Mauricio Lara IF he lands a dream American fight.Leeds hero Warrington, 30, suffered the first loss of his career against the Mexican in February.
      Josh Warrington may scrap plans of a rematch with Mauricio Lara in pursuit of his American dreamCredit: Reuters
      Lara suffered a horror gash to his eye as the pair’s bout was ended as a technical drawCredit: Reuters
      And Saturday night’s revenge mission ended in a technical draw after a clash of heads just two rounds in at Headingley.
      Referee Steve Gray ruled Lara’s eyebrow gash was too nasty to continue.
      With the Mexican, 23, facing a potential year out, former IBF featherweight king Warrington now has a dilemma.
      Gutted Warrington said: “I am a bit of a mental case and don’t know if the ghost of Mauricio Lara will haunt me.
       “I’m 30 and have been out for seven months — how long will that cut keep him out?
      “I assumed by now I would be unified champion having ticked off America and with loads of zeroes in the bank.

      “The pandemic and getting chinned meant it hasn’t happened, though I want to get one over him.
      “But I just can’t wait around too long.”
      The Leeds football fan was roared on by 20,000, including Elland Road ace Luke Ayling.

      Warrington has wanted to give fans a Las Vegas trip since becoming champ at Leeds’ ground  in 2018.
      And, if promoter Eddie Hearn can find him an American-based opponent, it could happen in 2022.
      Warrington revealed: “I would even take one over in the States next, without a title, because my fans deserve it.”
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      Canelo Alvarez REFUSES to rule out fighting Jake Paul and tells YouTuber to ‘keep improving’

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      BOXING superstar Canelo Alvarez has refused to rule out a fight with YouTuber Jake Paul.The unified super-middleweight champion of the world has been the subject of a number of callouts from the social media star turned boxer.
      Jake Paul recently revealed his desire to take on boxing super-middleweight king Canelo AlvarezCredit: Getty
      And the pound-for-pound king has refused to rule out facing the YouTuberCredit: MATCHROOM
      Mexican mauler Canelo initially shut down the prospect of fighting the younger Paul brother by slamming YouTube fights.
      But the pound-for-pound king has seemingly performed a U-turn by leaving the door open to facing The Problem Child.
      When asked what he thinks of a potential fight with Paul, the 31-year-old said: “Not right now.”
      The Guadalajara gladiator then said: “He’s not ready.”
      When asked if he thinks the fight ‘might be a good option’, Canelo replied: “If he wants someone to fight, we have this guy right here [Points to a friend].”
      He added: “He needs to keep improving. Good luck.”

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      Despite only being 4-0 in his professional boxing career, the cocksure Paul believes he will one day share the ring with Canelo.
      And he’s adamant he’d get the better of the hard-hitting Mexican.
      He told Maxim: “I’m very confident. He’s a killer at 168 pounds.
      “But people forget that I naturally walk around at about 205, so there’s a big weight difference.
      “There’s a big height advantage.
      “At the end of the day, this is a business. If Canelo sees that, he’s going to want to get in on the business.”
      Jake Paul’s boxing ‘hit-list’
      Paul, 24, earned the biggest victory over his short-lived boxing career last month against former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley.
      The BJ Flores-trained cruiserweight registered a split-decision victory over The Chosen One in his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio to retain his unbeaten record.
      Canelo, meanwhile, was last in action in May against Brit Billy Joe Saunders, whom he stopped in the eighth round to claim the WBO super-middleweight title.

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      Watch Eddie Hearn smash punch machine challenge and BEAT ex-cruiserweight world champ Tony Bellew

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      EDDIE HEARN showed it’s not just his boxers that pack a mean right hand by BEATING Tony Bellew’s score on a punch machine.Matchroom Boxing chief Hearn and former WBC cruiserweight champ Bellew tried their hand at setting a new high score on DAZN Boxing Show’s punch machine on Saturday night.
      Eddie Hearn planted a heavy straight right on the punch bagCredit: DAZN
      Tony Bellew drilled the bag with a nasty left hookCredit: DAZN
      Eddie Hearn scored an impressive 935 on the punch bagCredit: GETTY
      When challenged to crack that bag, Hearn said: “I’m gonna take my jacket off.
      “Right, okay, I’m gonna hit it with a straight right hand down the pipe.”
      And the promoter stunned viewers by unleashing a powerful right hand that racked up a score of 935.
      An impressed Bellew said: “Heavy-handed, that. Well done, Ed.”
      Moments later, the retired Bellew tried bettering his former promoter’s score with his famous left hook.
      Hearn said: “Your left hook was always the equaliser.”

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      The Bomber caught the bag with a corker of a hook but wasn’t happy with his connection, saying: “That’s not gonna register as well.”
      An excited Hearn responded by saying: “Oh please let me beat him.”
      And his wish was granted as Bellew’s strike only registered 926 points, nine short of the Matchroom bigwig’s.
      Boxing fans were quick to comment, with one saying: “F******g hell, Eddie’s got a dig on him.”

      Another said: “He hits harder than Warrington for sure lol.”
      And another said: “Eddie been spending time with the Reynoso camp.”
      One remarked: “Eddie Hearn V Logan Paul? Huge PPV event.”

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