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      Tommy Fury slams Jake Paul and claims Molly-Mae leaked DMs aren’t real before raging ‘you face fake fighters’

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      TOMMY FURY has torn into ‘fake’ Jake Paul after the YouTuber claimed girlfriend Molly-Mae slid into his DMs in 2018.The British boxer, 22, and half-brother Tyson called out the American last week – with Paul hitting back with a video of his own.
      Tommy Fury has lashed out at Jake Paul over ‘fake’ DMs alleged to have been sent by his girlfriend, Molly-MaeCredit: Instagram
      Jake Paul claims Molly-Mae messaged him in 2018, but Fury has got the proof it’s a fabricationCredit: Getty
      Paul shared a screenshot of the alleged DM but both Fury and Molly-Mae have slammed the fakeCredit: Instagram
      In the clip, influencer-turned-professional boxer Paul shared a screenshot of a direct message he claims he received from Molly-Mae before she met Fury on Love Island in 2019.
      At the time, Molly-Mae slammed the ‘Photoshop’ job, saying: “Times must be hard when you’re having to fake a DM…. photoshop is scary.”
      And now, speaking of the alleged leaked messages, Fury told talkSPORT: “We all know that wasn’t true.
      “That’s the kind of person Jake Paul is, he tries to come out with all these things.
      “He’s got his team in the back working on fake DMs, saying ‘let’s do this and let’s do that’. 
      “If he’d checked his stuff and was that good he’d have understood the white heart wasn’t approved until 2019 and the DM was supposed to be sent in 2018.
      “So he can’t be very good at his job. That’s the type of person he is but it doesn’t matter to me.”
      Fury went on to call Paul ‘fake all round’ – taking aim at his recent fight with former basketball star Nate Robinson.
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      He added: “Fake news is fake news. He’s a fake person who fights NBA fighters.
      “So he’s just fake all round and he’s not going to get under my skin.”
      Fury went on to say he won’t be losing any sleep over Paul as he has ‘serious business’ on the agenda with his fight against 0-14 journeyman Andy Bishop next weekend.
      Paul was among the critics to slam Fury for taking the fight.
      But, undeterred, Fury continued: “I’ve got serious business to attend on June 5, it’s another step in my career and another must-win fight. It’s another step along the road.
      “Every fight is a world title fight and that’s why I train like it’s a world title fight. I’ve been in Miami with the best.
      “I’m in phenomenal shape and training even harder in this last week.
      “Even though it’s a four-round fight you’ve got to do this otherwise you’re not going to get to the big fights.
      “Every single fight is crucial at this stage.”

      However, Fury did open the door to a fight with Paul saying it ‘would be an easy night’s work’.
      A confident Fury roared: “I’m going to continue with my career.
      “So if he wants to fight, which is highly unlikely as he’s got no balls, I’ll happily take that fight.
      “If he wants to fight, it’s here because it’s a comfortable night’s work and very beneficial.
      “[But] I’m not going to start changing my career for Jake Paul.”
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      Vasyl Lomachenko teases UFC switch as boxing legend gets gifted personalised gear ahead of ring return

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      BOXING superstar Vasyl Lomachenko has once again teased a potential bout in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.The former pound-for-pound king has repeatedly flirted with a move into the mixed martial arts world.

      And the Ukrainian did so again on Tuesday night after his sponsors – Venum – sent him a personalised UFC fight kit.
      Lomachenko, 33, shared a video of him unboxing the kit – which included a pair of UFC gloves – with his 1.9million Instagram followers.
      Before opening the box, he said: “So, I just got a box from Venum and [the] UFC, so let’s see what’s inside.”
      After holding up the pair of shorts that came with the kit, The Matrix said: “Okay, so maybe in the future, someday. Nobody knows.”
      He ended the video by saying: “Thank you very much. A big thank you to Venum. I appreciate it,
      Lomachenko’s legion of followers were quick to comment, with one asking: “When is the UFC debut?”
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      Vasyl Lomachenko is seemingly open to competing inside the octagonCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Vasyl Lomanchenko came up short against Teofimo Lopez in his last outingCredit: Getty
      Another said: “If any boxer can transfer to ufc it should be u champ.”
      And another said: “LOMA UFC CHAMPION.”
      Lomachenko hasn’t set foot in the ring since losing his undisputed lightweight title fight with Teofimo Lopez last October.
      The two-time Olympic gold medallist suffered a unanimous decision defeat to the 23-year-old, a result he fiercely disputed.
      But after watching the fight back multiple times, he believes it should’ve been scored a draw.
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      Vasyl Lomachenko is gearing up to return to the ring in JuneCredit: Instagram

      The former three-weight world champion told ESPN: “My opinion now after watching (Teofimo Lopez clash) a lot of times, my opinion it was a draw.”
      Lomachenko will be back in action on June 26 in Las Vegas, where he’ll take on Japan’s Masayoshi Nakatani.
      The sole blemish on Nakatani’s record came at the hands of Lopez in July 2019.
      And Loma reckons the current WBO Inter-Continental lightweight champ is the perfect opponent for his comeback fight.
      He said of the fight: “It’s the best choice for me. I want to compare myself with this guy (Teofimo).
      “He was close with (Lopez) in their fight. He’s a great opponent for me.”
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      Anthony Joshua and Canelo Alvarez named highest-paid boxers… with Jake Paul third after raking in £14m in year

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      JAKE PAUL has been named the third highest paid boxer in the last year behind only Canelo Alvarez and Anthony Joshua.The YouTube star has raked in £14million from prize money and endorsements according to research from sports finance website Sportico.
      Jake Paul was the third highest paid boxer last year behind Canelo Alvarez and Anthony JoshuaCredit: Getty

      Paul, 24, fought twice in the last 12 months – knocking out both Nate Robinson and Ben Askren.
      And he tweeted he’s “just getting warmed up” upon hearing the news of his mega earnings.
      Mexican warrior Canelo Alvarez was the only boxer to make Sportico’s list of 100 highest paid athletes – coming in 12th with his £45m earnings.
      Both Joshua and Paul just missed the list with one of the website’s reporters putting both of their earnings at £14million plus.
      Canelo has fought three times in the last 12 months – beating Callum Smith and Billy Joe Saunders in Texas and Avni Yildirim in Miami.
      Joshua, meanwhile, has had just one bout when he beat Kubrat Pulev at Wembley Arena last December.
      And while Joshua’s grudge match against Tyson Fury is on hold once again, Paul has a list of names ready to fight him from Tommy Fury to Conor McGregor.
      McGregor is the highest paid sportsman on the list – raking in £147million in prize money and endorsements.
      Anthony Joshua fought just once in the last 12 months – beating Kubrat Pulev at Wembley ArenaCredit: AFP
      Canelo Alvarez raked in £45million from his three fights in the last yearCredit: Reuters

      Lionel Messi (£89m) and Cristiano Ronaldo (£85m) come in at second and third respectively – with Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (£77m) fourth and NBA legend LeBron James fifth (£72m).
      Neymar (£71m), Roger Federer (£59m), Tom Brady (£57m) and NBA stars Kevin Durant (£57m) and Stephen Curry (£53m) complete the top 10.
      Seven time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton comes in 11th with £45m in earnings while golf great Tiger Woods is 13th with £44m.
      Naomi Osaka is the leading female athlete on the list in 15th place with £39million with Serena Williams in 44th place on £25million.
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      Conor McGregor (£147m)
      Lionel Messi (£89m)
      Cristiano Ronaldo (£85m)
      Dak Prescott (£77m)
      LeBron James (£72m)
      Neymar (£71m)
      Roger Federer (£59m)
      Tom Brady (£57m)
      Kevin Durant (£57m)
      Stephen Curry (£53m)

      According to Sportico

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      Khabib Nurmagomedov turned down $100M offer to fight Floyd Mayweather in boxing ring, reveals his UFC manager

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      FORMER UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov turned down a whopping £70million boxing match with Floyd Mayweather, according to his manager Ali Abdelaziz.The recently-retired Nurmagomedov revealed his desire to box The Money Man after his UFC 229 victory over Conor McGregor in October 2018.
      Khabib Nurmagomedov’s manager Ali Abdelaziz, centre, has revealed The Eagle turned down a fight with Floyd MayweatherCredit: INSTAGRAM
      A boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Khabib Nurmagomedov was teased for nearly two yearsCredit: Twitter @AliAbdelaziz00
      Despite a public back-and-forth spanning nearly two years, a fight between the pair never came to fruition – although Nurmagomedov revealed last March he’d received a lucrative offer to face the boxing legend.
      And according to Abdelaziz, another offer was sent The Eagle’s way after his retirement from mixed martial arts last October.
      During an appearance on the Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson podcast, the Dominance MMA chief said: “Two weeks ago, (or) 10 days ago, Dana White called me.
      “He said, ‘Georges St-Pierre, he said he’ll fight Khabib in a non-title fight at 165 pounds.’
      “In a way, we’ve been waiting for Georges. I like Georges. He’s my friend. I like Georges.
      “We’ve been waiting for Georges for four or five years. ‘I’m coming. I’m not coming.’
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      “Now, [he] said, ‘Hey, Khabib is retired. I’m retired. What about coming back and fighting Khabib now?’
      “But you know, Khabib got offered $100million after he was retired to fight Floyd Mayweather.
      “$100million. $100million. You can ask Floyd. You can ask everybody.
      “Khabib said, “No, I’m retired. I told my mother I’m retired. I’m going to keep my word to my mother. If my mother told me to fight again, maybe I will. But right now, she told me not to fight.”
      Nurmagomedov hung up his gloves last October following his second-round submission victory over Justin Gaethje at UFC 254.
      The Dagestani destroyer walked away from the sport following the death of his father and coach Abdulmanap, who passed away last July following complications stemming from COVID-19.
      Khabib Nurmagomedov announced his retirement from mixed martial arts last OctoberCredit: Getty
      Nurmagomedov briefly flirted with the prospect of returning to the octagon earlier this year but opted not to backtrack on the promise he made to his mother.
      UFC president Dana White tried his best to entice the former lightweight king back to the cage, although his efforts failed to bear any fruit.
      In March, Nurmagomedov told ESPN: “Dana called this official, but I retired like four, six months ago.
      “It’s very funny. Dana told me when he posted that someone commented saying, ‘Hey, he retired not today, he retired about five months ago,’ and I was like it’s funny.
      “We had some conversations with Dana a couple of times and like two days ago we meet with him to talk like two real men.
      “We had a very good conversation with them, good dinner, and I really appreciated him not only for me, but all the sport.”
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      The Russian retired with a perfect 29-0 recordCredit: Getty

      He added: “It’s very hard when you have power, when you’re the best in the world, when you’re famous, have money and say to everything like this, ‘No.’
      “It’s very hard. People maybe will never understand me, but I really hope they’re going to support my decision because everyone has their views.
      “My view and my relationship with my mother, I feel like I have to stop because I feel like in every fight, every training camp, this takes some age away from my mother.
      “And it’s like what do I have to do? I came to this sport to show who I am and became the best, I’m world champion, and pound-for-pound No. 1. I defended my title three times.
      ” I defended my title in biggest fight of UFC history. What else? Only money-fights, but I don’t need money.”
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      Inside Tyson Fury’s marathon Miami training camp as Gypsy King hires villa with pool and hangs out with Tommy on beach

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      TYSON FURY has set up shop in sunny Miami ahead of his long-awaited return to the ring later this year.The WBC king escaped the drab and dreary weather in Morecambe last month, flying out to Las Vegas to train with coach Sugarhill Steward.
      Tyson Fury is currently in Miami with his familyCredit: The Mega Agency
      Tyson Fury and his brother Tommy pose for a beach snapCredit: INSTAGRAM@GYPSYKING101
      Tyson Fury has been making sure to catch plenty of rays in MiamiCredit: instagram
      But The Gypsy King has now made Miami his home away from home after travelling to Texas for Billy Joe Saunders’ showdown with Canelo Alvarez.
      Fury, however, has been making sure to have plenty of downtime during his stay in Florida.
      Before the arrival of his wife Paris and four of their five children, Fury and his brother Tommy made the most of the warm weather by relaxing at the beach.
      The pair, along with Fury’s first-born child Prince John James, also enjoyed themselves by attending a number of the city’s swanky restaurants.
      Dotting dad Fury also took Prince John James to a WWE event, where he was given the VIP treatment and met a number of wrestlers backstage.
      Fury was recently joined by Paris and the rest of his children, with their arrival prompting a move to a luxurious villa.
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      The WBC heavyweight champion was recently joined in Miami by his wife Paris and four of their five children
      The Gypsy King has been enjoying his down time with his familyCredit: Instagram

      The Furys have been making the most of their delightful abode, which includes a beautiful swimming pool.
      And ever the showman, Fury recently showed his kids how to make a splash by front flipping into the pool.
      Although he’s been spending plenty of time with his family, Fury hasn’t been slacking with his workouts.
      In addition to the hours he’s been putting in at the gym, the former unified heavyweight champ has been running regularly.
      Fury was initially preparing for a blockbuster undisputed heavyweight title fight with fellow Brit Anthony Joshua, whom he was meant to face in Saudi Arabia on August 14.

      Tyson Fury will renew his rivalry with Deontay Wilder on July 24Credit: GETTY
      How the heavyweights stack up ahead of their summer trilogy fightCredit: SUNSPORT

      But the pair’s long-awaited meeting fell through last week when a judge ruled that former WBC champ Deontay Wilder is still contractually entitled to a trilogy fight.
      The pair are set to renew their rivalry on July 24 in Las Vegas, although a venue for their clash has not yet been finalised.
      Sin City’s brand-new Allegiant Stadium is in the running to host the bout, as well as the T-Mobile Arena.
      Fury put pen to paper on his contract last Sunday and immediately sent a chilling warning to The Bronze Bomber, whom he dethroned last February.
      He said: “Wilder, this contract is signed.
      “You’re getting smashed. When I say smashed, I mean smash, smash, smash, bang.
      “You’re getting knocked out. End of. One round, you’re going. I’ve got your soul, your mojo, everything.”
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      Logan Paul reveals four reasons he thinks he will beat Floyd Mayweather including being ‘three weight classes heavier’

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      LOGAN PAUL believes he has four qualities that will ensure a shock victory over all-time great Floyd Mayweather. The Youtuber-turned-boxer, 26, takes on the undefeated welterweight king in an exhibition fight on June 6 in Florida.
      Logan Paul genuinely believes he has the attributes to beat Floyd MayweatherCredit: Alamy
      Unsurprisingly 44-year-old Mayweather heads into the bout as heavy favourite.
      He hung up his gloves with an unblemished 50-0 record and was world champion in four weight classes.
      Paul, on the other hand, has fought just once and tasted defeat against fellow Youtuber KSI in 2019.
      But that hasn’t left him short of confidence when asked how he can topple the Money Man.
      Speaking to First Take, he said: “My height, weight, reach and age. I’m gonna be three weight classes heavier.
      “That’s dangerous. Imagine, hypothetically, that I know what I’m doing. Imagine I’m a very good boxer.”
      Paul added: “I’m dangerous for him.
      “The world will stop, it’s going to be the biggest surprise in the history of boxing.
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      “If I lose, okay, life goes on.”
      Paul may have not taken into consideration Mayweather’s brutal preparations for the six-round contest.
      He recently posted an image on Instagram inside the gym with blood splattered across him.
      Captioning the image of him, he said: “This s*** is blood, sweat, and tears for me.”
      His fans were loving the dedication he is showing, with Mayweather set to earn around £72million for his clash against Paul.
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      Anthony Joshua faces ‘toughest fight ever’ against Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury could be KOd by Wilder, claims Briggs

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      FORMER champion Shannon Briggs believes Britain’s heavyweight kings could be in for a rude awakening this year.Anthony Joshua looks set to defend his WBO title against Oleksandr Usyk while Tyson Fury has been told to fight Deontay Wilder for a third time.
      Anthony Joshua will now take on Ukrainian brute Oleksandr UsykCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      The Brit rivals were set to do battle on August 14 until the Court of Arbitration scuppered plans.
      AJ and Fury will eventually step inside the ring for their highly-anticipated showdown but only if they are victorious over their respective opponents.
      But Briggs has poured doubt on the undisputed showdown by claiming they both face a war in the ring.
      Speaking about Joshua’s undefeated opponent Usyk, Briggs told Sky Sports: “Tough, tough, tough fight. A guy like that? Who can work like that?
      “He is a king-sized Vasiliy Lomachenko! As the rounds go on, he gets stronger.
      “The best chance for AJ is to catch him early. AJ is strong early, Usyk is strong late.
      “This is a dangerous fight, a tough fight. This Usyk is different, man.
      “This is AJ’s toughest fight – equally as tough as AJ vs Fury.
      The WBO have ordered Usyk and Joshua to get the ball rollingCredit: Getty
      Tyson Fury will fight Deontay Wilder for a third timeCredit: Getty
      “If the ring is big, he will be hard to catch. He gets stronger as the rounds go on so, what happens is, he starts pushing you downhill.
      “He has work rate and he’s southpaw. He can sneak shots in. He has so much energy, he throws so many punches which aren’t all hurting you, but it’s the punches that you don’t see.
      “His condition goes up and up, and he runs you into the ground.”
      Meanwhile, Fury is to take on the big-hitting Bronze Bomber for a third time in July – 17 months after his stunning TKO victory.
      The Gypsy King is not short of confidence having promised to ‘smash’ the American inside one round.
      But Briggs has warned the undefeated star not to get complacent because Wilder’s power could easily floor him again.
      Shannon Briggs has urged the Brit heavyweights to be cautiousCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      He added: “Don’t sleep on Wilder. Throughout the history of the boxing world, he is a freak of nature.
      “He could crack anybody and knock them out with his power.
      “He will be an underrated guy for a long time because he didn’t have a lot of guys to fight.
      “We don’t know what he will come with in this fight. He might shock the world!”
      “Fury might have got the wrong idea. If this guy knocks out Fury, then what?
      “It is possible. Will there be a fourth fight?
      “Fury can’t sleep on Wilder. We’ve got to look at this for what it is – a 200lbs man? With those skinny legs he shouldn’t hit that hard!
      “But he hits sickly hard. It isn’t normal to hit that hard. But he can’t fight backing up.”
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      Logan Paul’s sparring partner explains how YouTuber CAN KO Floyd Mayweather but tips legend to be ‘too smart’ in fight

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      YOUTUBER Logan Paul CAN cause the mother of all upsets by knocking out Floyd Mayweather, his sparring partner claimed. But it would take a shot so unorthodox and unexpected, not even modern-day legend Mayweather would see it coming.
      Logan Paul pictured with sparring partner Lukas Ruiz
      Floyd Mayweather fights Logan Paul on June 6Credit: Social Media – Refer to Source
      Paul, 26, moved his training camp from Los Angeles to Puerto Rico in February after announcing plans to live in the Caribbean island.
      The social media sensation spent time sparring in the Team La Perla gym in San Juan and shared some rounds with amateur boxer Lucas Ruiz.
      Ruiz, who mimicked Mayweather’s famous elusive style, revealed he urged Paul throw his right hand to utilise his THREE STONE weight and SIX INCH height advantage.
      He told SunSport: “Overall, I’ve got to say; Logan Paul could knock out Floyd Mayweather, if he learns how to time his punches and finds him rhythm, his timing, his range.
      “He’s long and he knows how to use his range a little bit. I told Logan the right hand is the shot, because Mayweather is shorter than Logan.
      “Logan is taller and he can throw a bomb that can land. I think this is the first time Mayweather is fighting somebody as big as Logan Paul, to be honest.
      “That man, Logan, he’s big, I’m not going to lie. I’m 5’9, I believe Mayweather is 5’8, and you can definitely tell the size difference.
      “Logan is muscular too, he’s in shape, I’m telling you. I hope Floyd don’t go to sleep on him.”

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      Despite the physical attributes, truthfully Paul is lightyears away from Mayweather in all aspects in the ring ahead of their June 6 exhibition.
      He has boxed only TWICE before, both against online rival KSI, the first of which a white collar bout resulting in a draw.
      They turned professional one year later and KSI, 27, emerged victorious by scrappy split-decision.
      Mayweather, 44, on the other hand retired officially in 2017 after beating ex-UFC champion Conor McGregor, 32, in ten rounds.
      He hung up the gloves with a historic 50-0 record and as one of the greatest to ever do it.
      Paul’s challenge is more akin to mission impossible made only worse by the fact Mayweather has left no stone unturned in the gym.
      It leaves Ruiz, 24, from Philadelphia and set to turn pro next year, backing the American great to restore order against his most under-qualified opponent of all time.
      Lukas Ruiz, pictured in the middle, training with Logan Paul in Puerto Rico
      Floyd Mayweather in sparring to fight Logan PaulCredit: Social Media – Refer to Source
      He said: “I’m not going to lie, if Floyd stays in shape like he always has in his career, he’s too smart for him.
      “He’s the GOAT. He’s a mastermind, having the discipline, and the heart and determination, Floyd’s resume don’t lie.
      “I’m not going to lie, Floyd being the GOAT, I know he’s going to take over mentally first and if physically he has the power to land the correct shot, I have no doubt.
      “But, I do think Logan has the chance to knock Mayweather out, if he throws some crazy, well-time right hand.
      “But overall, I think Mayweather’s going to box him mentally and even if he’s got to go to the later rounds to knock him out.
      “Real fighting is different to just training a couple of years. That isn’t disrespect to Logan or nothing like that.”
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