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      Tyson Fury insists Jake and Logan Paul ‘breath of fresh air to boxing’ ahead of his trilogy fight with Deontay Wilder

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      TYSON FURY believes controversial YouTuber duo Jake and Logan Paul’s foray into the ring has provided a ‘breath of fresh air’ to boxing.The much-maligned siblings have made millions of dollars over the past year with their high-profile clashes.
      Logan and Jake Paul have been given the nod of approval by the WBC heavyweight champCredit: Getty
      Tyson Fury says the pair have been a ‘breath of fresh air’ to the sportCredit: Rex
      Jake, 24, most recently knocked out UFC star Ben Askren in an exhibition bout to stretch his pro record to 3-0.
      Meanwhile his 26-year-old brother last month took the legendary Floyd Mayweather the distance in an eight-round exhibition.
      Despite their efforts, their antics both inside and outside the ropes have been blasted by a host of former boxing stars who feel they have disrespected the sport.
      However the WBC and Ring Magazine heavyweight champion Fury, who is preparing to defend his titles in a trilogy bout with Deontay Wilder, thinks differently.
      In fact, the Gyspy King even congratulated the pair – despite their social media war of words with his own younger brother Tommy Fury.
      He told TMZ Sports: “I’ve been pretty impressed with the Pauls – both of them – to be fair.
      “They’ve been a good breath of fresh air to the boxing scene.
      “Fantastic, guys. Well done if you’re watching.”
      Rumours have been mounting of a potential clash between the Fury and Paul family.
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      Tommy Fury labelled Jake a ‘massive p***y’ in April with the American responding by saying the call out was an ‘act of desperation’.
      After his victory over Askren, Jake is now focusing on his next fight with former UFC Welterweight champ Tyron Woodley.
      Tyson Fury will face Wilder again for a third time on July 24.
      Their first fight ended in a controversial split draw before Fury destroyed him in February 2020 to claim the belts.
      How Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder stack up ahead of the trilogy fightCredit: SUNSPORT
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      Deontay Wilder expects Tyson Fury to ‘cheat AGAIN’ during trilogy fight and makes loaded gloves accusation

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      DEONTAY WILDER has sensationally revealed he expects Tyson Fury to CHEAT in their trilogy fight.And the outspoken American has once again accused Fury of using ‘loaded gloves’ during their February 2020 scrap.
      Deontay Wilder has once again accused Tyson Fury of ‘cheating’ during their second fightCredit: Getty
      Wilder was battered all over the ring as he suffered his first ever defeat as a pro – and a one-sided one at that.
      In the aftermath the Alabama fighter came out with a whole raft of excuses.
      One was that his ringwalk suit was ‘too heavy’, another was that his trainer Mark Breland ‘spiked his water’.
      And a third was that Fury had something in his gloves to give him some kind of advantage.
      All those accused by Wilder have strenuously denied his ‘ludicrous’ claims.
      But it seems the deposed WBC champ is refusing to back down.
      Speaking to 78SportsTV, the 35-year-old said: “You think he ain’t gonna try to cheat this time?
      “Oh they’re thinking, they’re coming up with a master plan.

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      How Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder stack up ahead of the trilogy fightCredit: SUNSPORT
      Wilder believes Fury will ‘cheat’ in their trilogy fightCredit: BT Sport

      “But my thing to him – man, you couldn’t even get me out on loaded gloves and the conditions I was under.
      “You couldn’t knock me out, you didn’t knock me out.”
      After his KO loss last year Wilder speculated that he was left with a dent in his head because Fury put ‘something the size and shape of an egg-weight’ in his gloves.
      Despite Wilder’s bizarre claims and peculiar actions of late, his trainer Malik Scott is predicting a KO win for his man.
      The trainer told the press: “I consider Fury a great boxer, Wilder is just greater.”
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      Jake Paul ‘calls everyday’ trying to fight Nate Diaz, who is open to the ‘easy money’, says UFC star’s training partner

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      JAKE PAUL ‘calls everyday’ trying to fight Nate Diaz, who is open to the ‘easy money’, his training partner said. Diaz is entering the final fight on his UFC contract and is already plotting a switch to the boxing ring.
      Chris Avila with training partner Nate DiazCredit: Instagram chrisavila209
      Jake Paul wants to fight UFC star Nate DiazCredit: Getty
      He has been publicly called out several times by Paul, who is 3-0 as a fighter, all by knockout.
      And according to Diaz’s team-mate Chris Avila, the YouTuber is repeatedly making attempts in private to secure a mega-money boxing match.
      Avila, 28, told SunSport: “He calls everyday trying to get a fight with Nate.
      “We don’t know what’s going to happen with that too. That’s easy money right there. That would be something too.
      “I don’t know what Nate’s thinking about with that, but money talks and I’m sure he’d be more than willing to box Jake Paul or Logan Paul.
      “Someone in boxing, Canelo, it will be a big fight.”
      Paul, 24, has made a habit of challenging ex-UFC stars, and fights former champion Tyron Woodley, 39, on August 28.
      So far in his unbeaten career, he has wins over only online rival ‘AnEsonGib’, ex-NBA player Nate Robinson, 37, and retired UFC welterweight Ben Askren, 36.
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      But he plans to face Diaz, 36, in an attempt to earn a dream fight with the American’s ex-opponent Conor McGregor, 32.
      Diaz most recently lost to Leon Edwards, 29, over five rounds in June but almost knocked out the Brit in the final minute.
      Now on the verge of free agency, sparring partner Avila, who left the UFC in 2016, revealed the MMA veteran is planning to launch his own promotion.
      It could see them both swap the cage for the ring, with Diaz and his brother Nick, 37, renowned for their boxing styles.
      Avila, who fights in Iowa this month, said: “They’re boxing’s good, it’s top level. I’m sure they’ve got some plans for boxing fights coming up soon.
      “A lot of people are tuning into boxing again it seems like, I know Nate, it’s something he’s probably gunning for as soon as he can.
      Nate Diaz was beaten by Leon EdwardsCredit: Reuters
      Nate Diaz with brother NickCredit: Instagram natediaz209
      “He might have one more fight and then he’s planning on doing a boxing fight against someone that everybody knows.
      “I don’t know who yet, I’m also going to do some boxing fights coming up as I’m a free agent and hoping to fight.
      “I got a fight coming up and then I’m trying to line myself up with something good, something big after I win this fight.
      “I should be on deck for something good, a UFC comeback, or a good boxing fight, I could go on the undercard of Nate’s promotion.
      “He’s either going to do boxing or MMA, or both. That’s what’s happening next, that’s coming soon.”
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      Watch Manny Pacquiao look electric in training as he reunites with trainer Freddie Roach ahead of Errol Spence fight

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      BOXING legend Manny Pacquiao has reunited with coach Freddie Roach ahead of his unification fight against Errol Spence Jr.And the 42-year-old Filipino is looking electric in training with his old mentor.
      Manny Pacquiao is back with his legendary coach Freddie RoachCredit: Twitter
      The 42-year-old looked sharp in training after flying out to the USCredit: Twitter
      Pacquiao begins his training camp in his homeland before flying over to the Wild Card gym in California for the fine tuning.
      The welterweight scrap, with the WBC and IBF titles on the line, will take place on August 21 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
      Uploading a photo of some sparring, Pacquiao posted on Twitter: “Excited to be back at Wild Card Gym with coach Freddie!”
      But his journey to the US wasn’t as straightforward as the boxer might have hoped.
      Pacman boarded a flight from the Philippines to Los Angeles but the plane was diverted to Japan due to a medical emergency.
      Pacquiao and his team were then forced to stay at Haneda airport for three hours before having to fly back to Manila.
      And according to Rapples, the 62-7 fighter then boarded another plan to America on Sunday.
      Spence jr. boasts a record of 27-0 with 21 knockouts and currently holds the WBC and IBF welterweight titles.

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      Errol Spence jr. is looking to add the Ring Magazine belt to his collection while remaining undefeated
      Pacquiao is showing no signs of slowing down despite him reaching age 42Credit: Twitter

      But Pacquiao was stripper of the WBA (Super) welterweight title, which he won in his last fight against Keith Thurman in 2019.
      This was due to what the board deemed as ‘inactivity’.
      The Ring Magazine also voted to have their title on the line, despite usually having the vacant belt contested only between their top two ranked fighters.
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      Anthony Joshua looks relaxed as he poses with Man Utd star Scott McTominay ahead of huge Oleksandr Usyk fight

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA posed with Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay, who called the heavyweight champion a ‘class act’. Joshua has been enjoying a sunny getaway in Spain as he prepares for his next fight, against Oleksandr Usyk.
      Anthony Joshua with Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay
      Oleksandr Usyk fights Anthony JoshuaCredit: Getty
      He recently watched England’s 4-0 European Championships quarter-finals win against Ukraine in a local pub.
      And he later bumped into Scotland’s McTominay, who played in the 0-0 group stage draw with England.
      The United star went on to suffer heartbreak as Scotland were dumped out of the tournament after coming bottom in their group.
      But it was not all bad for McTominay, 24, who had unified champion AJ to console him.
      He posted on Instagram: “What a true gentleman, class act @anthonyjoshua.”
      McTominay will soon return to Carrington for pre-season preparation ahead of United’s first game of the season against Leeds on August 14.
      A month later, Joshua returns to the ring, having not fought since beating Kubrat Pulev, 40, in December.
      Joshua, 31, was ordered by the WBO to face Usyk, 34, after his unification with Tyson Fury collapsed.

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      The Brits had agreed terms for a first-ever, four-belt heavyweight undisputed title decider.
      But Fury, 32, had tried to walk away from a contracted trilogy bout with Deontay Wilder, 35, who took the dispute to arbitration.
      Wilder, was later awarded the right to fight his heavyweight rival again, setting up a second rematch on July 24 in Las Vegas.
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      Deontay Wilder’s trainer predicts he will KO Tyson Fury inside five rounds as he is ‘greater’ than Brit

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      DEONTAY WILDER’S new trainer Malik Scott believes the American heavyweight will knock Tyson Fury out in their trilogy fight on July 24.Scott predicts the Bronze Bomber will end the scrap inside five rounds because he’s ‘greater’ than the reigning WBC champ.
      Deontay Wilder, 35, wants to reclaim his heavyweight title against Tyson FuryCredit: PA
      And the Bronze Bomber’s coach Malik Scott reckons he’ll KO Fury within five roundsCredit: EPA
      According to talkSPORT’s Michael Benson, the trainer told the press: “I consider Fury a great boxer, Wilder is just greater.”
      Many will be surprised by Scott’s comments after Fury, 32, outclassed Wilder, 35, in their December 2018 draw before stopping him 14 months later.
      The former heavyweight champ hired Scott in June to get him perfect shape for the trilogy fight, calling him a ‘genius’.
      Wilder said: “Malik is my true brother. Even before me and Malik fought, we were very close.
      “Throughout our careers we have always talked. I always wanted to bring him in because of his genius and his mindset as a fighter.
      “He’s a genius in his mind, he knows what to do, but he just didn’t have the athletic body to be able to perform what’s in his head.
      “I am the athlete – with instructions and teachings I am able to perform what he thinks and what he strategies.”
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      Scott last fought professionally in November 2016, finishing with a 38-3-1 record.
      The 40-year-old got close to challenging for a heavyweight title, suffering defeats to big-name stars Derek Chisora, Luis Ortiz and Wilder.
      The Bronze Bomber has also received praise from ex-cruiserweight Tony Bellow, who claims Wilder is ‘biggest punching heavyweight since Mike Tyson’.

      The upcoming bout is arguably the American’s biggest to date, with ex-promoter Lou DiBella claiming Wilder’s ‘career is on the line’.
      But the Gypsy King remains the favourite and has been mocking his opponent by training in his WBC belt.
      And former welterweight Paulie Malignaggi has backed Fury to run through Wilder like an ’18-wheeler’ in Las Vegas.
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      Tyson Fury says he WILL fight UFC champ Ngannou in a ‘stand-up bang out’ once he has faced both Wilder & Anthony Joshua

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      TYSON FURY is ready to turn his attentions to UFC superstar Francis Ngannou after fighting Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua.The Gypsy King is braced for a busy year starting with his trilogy with big-hitting Wilder on July 24.
      Tyson Fury is already preparing for life after Deontay Wilder and Anthony JoshuaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Fury was initially braced to take on Joshua in August to determine who will be crowned the undisputed champ.
      But those plans were scuppered after the Court of Arbitration ordered Fury to fulfill his contractual obligations to scrap the Bronze Bomber.
      The 32-year-old will then fight his fellow countryman before eyeing a ‘stand-up bang out’ fight with Ngannou.
      Ngannou is the current UFC heavyweight king after knocking out Stipe Miocic.
      But he dreams of making the switch to boxing to fight Fury in the future.
      And it’s an offer Fury is eager to accept, especially after training with the legendary Nick Diaz in the octagon.
      He told TMZ Sports: “Nick looks good. Nick is training hard and he is making his comeback.
      UFC champ Francis Ngannou wants to get inside the ring with Tyson Fury
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      “He did tell me that Ngannou can’t do any wrestling anyway, so we are just looking for a stand-up bang out.
      “Me and Ngannou in the small gloves, let’s make it happen.
      “As soon as I am done with Wilder and Joshua, I will fight Ngannou in an octagon, in the four ounce gloves and just punching.”
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      Manny Pacquiao could be reinstated as WBA king before Errol Spence Jr fight after being made ‘champion in recess’

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      MANNY PACQUIAO could be handed back the WBA title before fighting Errol Spence Jr after being made ‘champion in recess’. Spence will put his WBC and IBF belts on the line against the Filipino legend on August 21 in Las Vegas.
      Manny Pacquiao could be handed back the WBA title before fighting Errol Spence JrCredit: EPA
      The Ring Magazine also voted to have their title on the line, despite usually having the vacant belt contested only between their top two ranked fighters.
      According to ESPN, a FOURTH strap could be on the line with the WBA’s board of governors set to vote on the potential reinstatement of Pacquiao as their champ.
      The governing body in January announced PacMan was stripped due to inactivity, with Yordenis Ugas, 34, upgraded from the WBA’s secondary ‘Regular’ champion.
      The WBA announced per their ruling, when a champ is unable to defend the belt for medical, legal or other reasons beyond his control, he may be named champion in recess.
      Pacquiao has not returned to the ring since he won the title against Keith Thurman, 32, in July 2019.
      But due to the coronavirus pandemic, he was not able to make a comeback – falling into the ‘other reasons beyond his control’ section.
      With a unified welterweight title on the horizon against Spence, 30, Pacquiao, 42, may see the WBA vote to reinstate him.
      The southpaw started his training camp in the Philippines before moving to Los Angeles to link up with long-time trainer Freddie Roach.

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      Pacquiao last week boarded a flight from the Philippines to LA but the plane was diverted to Japan due to a medical emergency.
      Pacquiao and his team were then forced to stay at Haneda airport for three hours before having to fly back to Manila.
      And according to Rapples, the 62-7 fighter then boarded another plane to America on Sunday.
      He is set to begin training with Roach and strength and conditioning coach Justin Fortune this week.
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