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      Anthony Joshua tipped to take out slick southpaw Oleksandr Usyk ‘inside six rounds’ in ‘brutal’ Tottenham triumph

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA will stop former undisputed cruiserweight king Oleksandr Usyk within six rounds of their Tottenham tussle.The Watford warrior will defend his unified heavyweight titles against the undefeated Ukrainian next month at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
      Anthony Joshua will defend his unified heavyweight titles against Oleksandr Usyk next monthCredit: MATCHROOM BOXING
      And former WBA heavyweight champ David Haye reckons AJ will take out Usyk in six roundsCredit: Getty
      Slick southpaw Usyk has been tipped to give AJ one of the toughest tests of his career, but ex-heavyweight champ David Haye reckons Josh will tame The Cat before the halfway point of the bout.
      The former WBA titleholder told SecondsOut: “AJ knocks Usyk out very conclusively.
      “Left, right, jab, right cross that puts Usyk down or out, and then it’s done. 100% inside six rounds.
      “If it does go past six rounds, it’s because AJ wants it to go past six rounds. Yes, and because of what I saw of AJ in the Pulev fight.”
      Joshua, 31, hasn’t set foot inside the ring since his ninth-round destruction of Bulgarian bruiser Kubrat Pulev last December.
      Haye was thoroughly impressed with AJ’s patience that night at the SSE Wembley Arena and reckons he’ll use it to devastating effect against Usyk.

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      He added: “That Pulev fight told me where AJ is right now in terms of patience-wise, and he’s in his prime now.
      “The same way Andrew Golota seemed like he was a danger to Lennox Lewis prior to their fight because he had a couple of tough fights with Riddick Bowe.
      “No, Lennox went, ‘there are levels to this game.’ Bing, bing, bing, bing, go to sleep.
      “That’s exactly what AJ is going to do [against Usyk].
      “He’s going to go out there, ‘You’re a tricky southpaw and Olympic champion, good for you.
      Inside six roundsDavid Haye’s prediction for Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk
      “Undisputed cruiserweight champion.’ Bang, bang, bang, bang, go to sleep, and that’s going to be pretty brutal.”
      Joshua is champing at the bit to share the ring with his fellow Olympic gold medallist but doesn’t plan to engage him in an all-out war.
      He told Sky Sports: “Movement means you are never stationery to get hit. Movement is important.
      “Concentration – when you want to [punch], you lock in, then make a move. You have to make sure your brain works.
      “That can be mentally fatiguing so I am sharpening the mind so that I can concentrate for the 12 rounds.

      “Also I practice having the ability to [punch] four times, not just once. Concentrate, take your time, pin him down.
      “It’s a fight for the brain. Knowing what you’ve got in front of you and knowing how to deal with it.
      “You can either be aggressive, corner [him], throw everything at it. Or take your time, be clever, then knock [him] out.”

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      KSI next fight: When is YouTube sensation returning to the boxing ring?

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      KSI is a busy man currently with his new album, Dissimulation, out.But the YouTube sensation – who last fought in November 2019 when he beat Logan Paul – is already plotting his big return to the boxing ring.
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      KSI has plans to return to boxing
      When is KSI fighting next?
      KSI has inked a promotional deal with Wasserman Boxing and his management team, Proper Loud, to form a new boxing promotion company.
      And up first in the deal for the 28-year-old could be fellow YouTuber Austin McBroom.
      Former college basketball star McBroom, 29, headlined the YouTubers vs TikTokers event in June – annihilating Bryce Hall in the main event.
      KSI was less than impressed with that show, writing: “I would beat every single person on that card. Including Austin, Gib.”
      McBroom wasted little time in responding, saying: “I’m ready whenever you are.”
      KSI has fought three times, including two amateur bouts – beating Joe Weller and Paul – with a draw against the latter in between.

      Of his new boxing deal, KSI said: “Since beating Logan Paul, I’ve been plotting my next move in boxing. Whenever I make a move, it’s always big. I’m excited to announce that I have partnered with the Sauerland brothers, Wasserman Boxing and Proper Loud to create my own boxing promotion.
      “Get ready for some incredible events featuring the biggest names from the world of sport and entertainment.” More

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      Tyron Woodley net worth 2021 – how much money has UFC star made from career and what is the payday for Jake Paul fight?

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      TYRON WOODLEY takes on Jake Paul this weekend in what is expected to be his most lucrative fight. The former UFC welterweight champion will make his professional boxing debut against Paul, who is 3-0, in a huge fight in Cleveland.
      Tyron Woodley will face Jake Paul in his biggest fight to dateCredit: Getty
      Woodley has tonnes of combat sports experience but Paul has proved himself to be more than competent in the squared circle.
      The pair will come to blows on Sunday in a massive event which is available to watch on BT Sport Box Office in the UK.
      What is Tyron Woodley’s net worth?
      Tyron Woodley has been an MMA star since making his professional debut back in 2009.
      The 39-year-old then moved over to MMA promotion strike force, where he impressed and landed himself a contract with the UFC.
      And it was under president Dana White’s banner where Woodley made his name, winning the welterweight title in 2016.
      Woodley then had big fights with Stephen Thompson, Damian Maia and Darren Till, before losing four fights on the bounce, including ones with Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington.
      His net worth, according to SportsKeeda, is around £3million.
      Much has been made, especially by rival Paul, of the pay that UFC fighters receiver for their efforts.
      And Woodley is expected to make much more than the career high £430,000 he made to fight Darren Till in 2018.

      How much money will Tyron Woodley make for fighting Jake Paul?
      Though the purses have not yet been disclosed, Woodley is expected to make at least £500,000.
      Woodley will also likely receive a share, albeit a smaller one than Paul’s, of the pay-per-view pot money.
      Woodley’s manager Malki Kawa said: “He [Tyron Woodley] is getting paid really well.
      Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley will face off on August 29Credit: instagram jakepaul
      “He’s getting a large base number and a cut of the pay-per-view globally, he’s participating in a lot of different things.
      “He should walk away with a multi-million dollar payday.
      “His base guarantee is in the millions already, but add on all the other extra stuff, it’s a really nice payday.” More

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      Motivated Tyron Woodley under pressure to beat Jake Paul but won’t freeze against YouTuber, says UFC great Bisping

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      TYRON WOODLEY is under immense ‘pressure’ to win his professional boxing debut against Jake Paul, former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping believes.The future UFC Hall-of-Famer will lock horns with the YouTuber turned boxer early on Monday morning in Cleveland, Ohio.
      Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley will face Jake Paul in a boxing matchCredit: Rex
      The Chosen One goes into the bout on a four-fight losing streakCredit: Getty
      And former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping believes Woodley is under immense ‘pressure’ going into the fight.
      Woodley, 39, enters his maiden boxing match with the weight of the MMA world on his shoulders following four consecutive losses and his good friend Ben Askren’s KO defeat to The Problem Child.
      But Bisping likes what he’s seen of the Missouri mauler’s preparations for the bout, telling SunSport: “He does look motivated. But I think that’s because he’s feeling the pressure.
      “Of course, he had a great career as champion and in the UFC he was a phenomenal fighter.
      “I would assume he’ll be in the Hall-of-Fame one day, but he’s lost his last four.
      “I did see some interviews a while ago. He fell into the trap that a lot of fighters do, a lot of athletes do, with overspending money and things like that.
      “I’m not sure of his financial situation, I’m sure he’s OK. But this is all he knows.

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      “And he’s probably training like a madman because he’s feeling the pressure.
      “And there’s a little bit of assumption on my end because I don’t know his financial situation.
      “But I don’t think it’s a wild theory to have. He’s even spoken about this himself.
      “So he needs this. He needs to be successful. So, therefore, he’s pushing himself accordingly.
      “But with all of that, that brings a lot of pressure.”
      In his final forays into the octagon, Woodley looked a shell of the man who struck fear into the hearts of the UFC’s 170-pounders during his championship reign.
      He does look motivated. But I think that’s because he’s feeling the pressure.Michael Bisping on Tyron Woodley’s clash with Jake Paul
      But with the eyes of the entire combat sports world firmly fixed on him, Bisping expects to see the Chosen One return to his old gunslinging ways.
      The Count said: “Now as we all know, pressure, it can form diamonds.
      “F**king the most cliche thing ever. But you know what I’m saying.
      “He could go out there and rise to the challenge and put on the performance of a lifetime.
      “He might leave Jake Paul flat out, face down on the canvas.
      “Or it might make him freeze, you know? I don’t think it will, I think we’re gonna see him [perform].

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      “Because in the Vicente Luque fight, he went out there and I think he felt the pressure and he started off hard.
      “But that was part of his demise. He came out too fast, too hot.”
      Lucrative payday aside, Woodley is in somewhat of a lose-lose situation as he should beat combat novice Paul.
      And although Woodley is the underdog against the 3-0 Paul, Bisping reckons the expectation of victory will weigh heavy on the MMA vet.
      He said: “It is a tough spot for Tyron Woodley. Because think about it, again: Tyron Woodley the former champion.
      “He used to proclaim to be one of the greatest of all time. Certainly one of the best welterweight champions that we did have, to be fair.
      Jake Paul is cutting no corners with his diet
      “He should, on paper, beat this guy. So that again brings pressure. There’s so much pressure for Tyron.
      “”And on the flipside for Jake Paul, it’s just like, ‘Well, I’m supposed to lose.”
      BT Sport Box Office will show Jake Paul v Tyron Woodley exclusively live on Sunday 29th August. Watch all the action from an exciting card that also features Daniel Dubois and Tommy Fury from 00:30. To find out more, visit www.bt.com/sportboxoffice

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      Manny Pacquiao has to be spoon-fed by doting wife as boxing legend can barely open eyes after brutal Yordenis Ugas fight

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      MANNY PACQUIAO was filmed being spoon-fed by his wife while struggling to open his eyes following his loss to Yordenis Ugas.Pacquiao was soundly beaten by Ugas on his return to the ring following a two-year hiatus last Saturday in Las Vegas as he lost by a unanimous decision.
      Manny Pacquiao was filmed being spoon-fed by his wife after his loss to Yordenis Ugas
      The clip was shared by Manny Pacquiao’s wife Jinkee after the fight
      PacMan suffered significant damage to his eye during the welterweight world title fight and required five stitches on a cut near his left eye.
      The true extent of the Filipino legend’s injuries was shown in a concerning clip on Instagram shared by his wife Jinkee, who was filmed feeding her husband.
      The 42-year-old fighter also appeared unable to open his eyes following Ugas’ heavy jabs.
      Pacquiao was initially scheduled to face undefeated welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr but he stepped down due to an eye injury and was replaced by the Cuban boxer.
      After the bout, the eight-weight world champion admitted he can no longer rule out retirement from the sport.
      Pacquiao said: “In the future, you may not see Manny Pacquiao fight again in the ring.
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      “I don’t know. But for how many decades, I’m so happy with what I’ve done in boxing.
      “I contribute a record in boxing also and to make boxing the top. And especially bring honour to my country and the Filipino people.
      “I’m so proud to be a Filipino and thankful to all the fans all over the world.
      “I don’t know if I’ll fight again. Let me relax and think about it. I want to help my people.”
      Manny Pacquiao struggled to open his eyes in the same clip
      Manny Pacquiao suffered a unanimous loss to Yordenis Ugas in Las Vegas
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      Conor McGregor’s career will ‘come to a tumbling stop’ if UFC star fights Jake Paul, YouTuber’s boxing trainer says

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      CONOR McGREGOR was warned his career will ‘come to a tumbling stop’ if he fights Jake Paul. YouTuber Paul has continued to target a boxing match with McGregor, who was beaten on his ring debut against Floyd Mayweather in 2017.
      Jake Paul with trainer BJ FloresCredit: Instagram @bjflorespro
      Conor McGregor has been continuously called out by Jake PaulCredit: Getty
      The social media sensation is currently 3-0, all by knockout, and faces his biggest challenge to date in ex-UFC champion Tyron Woodley, 39, next.
      Former two-weight UFC king McGregor, 33, and boxing’s current pound-for-pound No1 were recently named on Paul’s ‘hit-list’ of opponents.
      And while his trainer BJ Flores admitted Mexican superstar Canelo is deemed not up for discussion, the UFC’s top talent are.
      Flores told The W.A.D.E Concept: “Canelo Alvarez is not on our radar, but I like Jake’s enthusiasm for believing he can beat the big names.
      “But Conor he better not fight Jake I will tell you that now. His career will come to a tumbling stop if he fights him, I guarantee that.
      “But there is plenty of other MMA fights and names that would probably give Jake a better fight.
      “We will see which name makes sense for Jake including some pretty big names in MMA, I don’t go easy on Jake.”
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      McGregor flirted with a return to the ring, last year entering negotiations with Manny Pacquiao.
      But after he was knocked out in January by Dustin Poirier – the man he initially beat in 2014 – talks with Pacquiao, 42, collapsed.
      McGregor, 33, then lost his trilogy bout with Poirier, 32, after suffering a horror leg break seconds before the first round ended.
      He has since undergone surgery and is already training but will need to complete his six-month medical suspension.
      Meanwhile Paul, who has wins over online rival ‘AnEsonGib’, ex-NBA star Nate Robinson, 37, and retired UFC welterweight Ben Askren, 37, returns to the ring on the weekend.
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      Jake Paul compares knockout power to Mike Tyson and reveals ‘I love the haters’ as it ‘translates to pay-per-view buys’

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      JAKE PAUL said his Mike Tyson knockout power and army of haters are helping the pay per view buys stack up.Paul is 3-0 in his career, all by knockout, and faces ex-UFC champion Tyron Woodley in his fourth and biggest fight to date over the weekend.
      Jake Paul welcomes ‘the haters’ as it ‘translates to pay-per-view buys’Credit: Getty
      Mike Tyson pictured during his prime in 1990Credit: Getty
      So far, he has beaten online rival ‘AnEsonGib’, ex-NBA star Nate Robinson and most recently retired UFC welterweight Ben Askren.
      His KOs against Robinson and Askren, both 37, were on PPVs which sold over 2.5MILLION buys combined.
      And his 100 per cent KO and win ratio has only fuelled Paul’s ego and polarising position in the sport.

      It has led to the YouTuber veering from public enemy No1 to being strangely acceptable.
      But Paul, 24, admitted he enjoys the hatred levelled his way and only uses it to sell more PPVs ahead of his fight with Woodley, 39.
      He told Fight Hype: “People that are hating on me see me in person and their attitude switches up.

      “Either way they are gonna tune in and watch me fight, and it translates to pay-per-view buys.
      “It doesn’t matter to me, I love the haters as I can troll them and use them as an advantage to me, to motivate me in training and work harder.
      “I have that sort of Mike Tyson thing building up, stopping my opponents in the early rounds so people want to tune in to watch that power.
      “Momentum is the most powerful thing in the world and I have so much right now, either get on the train or don’t but people don’t understand how hard the pay-per-view business is.
      “I had to get my fans used to paying for higher prices, and you aren’t just gonna come out of nowhere and people pay for you, you have to build it up.”
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      Tyron Woodley slams suggestions he’ll throw Jake Paul fight as he vows to hurt YouTuber ‘in a way you’d never imagine’

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      TYRON WOODLEY has rubbished suggestions he’s being paid to throw his showdown with Jake Paul.The former UFC welterweight champion will lock horns with the YouTuber turned boxer next Monday morning in Cleveland, Ohio.
      Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley will lock horns with Jake Paul next Monday morningCredit: Alamy
      But The Chosen One has has been forced to rubbished suggestions he’ll take a diveCredit: YOUTUBE
      Throughout the build-up to his professional boxing debut, Woodley has had to endure fans claims he’s only accepted the fight for a payday.
      But The Chosen One insists he won’t be taking a dive, telling Fight Hype: “I’m taking it serious. That’s what I think.
      “I think the amount of people that know me and know better than to call me and ask me – am I throwing this fight for money, or is it a real fight, or is it exhibition?
      “Like, I don’t understand why people think in 2021, somebody’s willing to let somebody pay them for a fight when I’ve been nothing but a competitor for 30 years.
      “And it’s kind of offensive. So, to me, I’m like, ‘Alright. Let me show everybody what it’s all about.’”
      Woodley, 39, enters his clash with the younger Paul brother on the back of four consecutive losses.

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      But the Missouri mauler is adamant he’ll derail the Paul hype train in spectacular fashion.
      During an appearance on The MMA Hour, he said: “I’m here to f***ing takeover. You’re gonna see Jake Paul get hurt in a way you’d never imagine.
      “He may not want to do this again after this.
      “This was my lifestyle before it became a sport, before it became a career.
      “This was a bucket list thing he wanted to try, his following allowed him to do so. But this is in my DNA, it’s all I’ve been doing since I was a kid.”
      Paul, 24, is 3-0 as a professional boxer following stoppage wins over AnEson Gib, Nate Robinson and former UFC welterweight Ben Askren.
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      And The Problem Child has vowed to add Woodley’s name to his victim list in double-quick time.
      He told Sky Sports: “Honestly after this camp, I said three [rounds] and now I’m thinking, max two.
      “But to be honest, something in my heart tells me that it’s going to be another one-round fight.
      “As crazy as that sounds. I think it’s going to be a very short night for Tyron.”
      He added: “I’m just built different. I have something inside of me that I think is just a natural-born fighter, with natural power.
      “You can teach a lot of things, but you can’t teach speed and you can’t teach power.
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      “I think that’s why my fights have ended so early.
      “When those 10oz Grant gloves come on, I just grip them back, and the knuckles are at the front of the gloves.
      “There’s no way these people’s heads can deal with this damage.”

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