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      Logan Paul trolls Floyd Mayweather with ‘Little Man’ poster and vows to cause ‘the greatest upset in sports history’

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      LOGAN PAUL trolled Floyd Mayweather with a ‘Little Man’ poster and vowed to cause ‘the greatest upset in sports history’. The YouTuber faces Mayweather on June 6 in Miami, in an exhibition bout.
      Logan Paul trolled Floyd Mayweather with a ‘Little Man’ poster
      Floyd Mayweather faces Logan Paul on June 6 in MiamiCredit: Getty
      Paul, 26, has it all to do in what would be considered mission impossible against the 50-0 boxing legend, 44.
      But he is clearly taking hope from his FOUR STONE weight and six inch height advantage.
      He posted a mocked up image of the 2006 comedy film ‘Little Man’ which stars Marlon and Shawn Wayans.
      Paul clearly believes he is the daddy in this fight, as he inserted Mayweather’s face on Marlon’s character Calvin, a dwarf thief who pretends to be a baby.
      Acknowledging the magnitude of the task in front of him, the social media star has boldly predicted he will shock the world in unprecedented fashion.
      Paul posted on Instagram: “The greatest upset in sports history. June 6. Miami.”
      Mayweather officially retired unbeaten as the greatest boxer of a generation in 2017, after beating Conor McGregor, 32, in ten rounds.
      Paul on the other hand has only twice boxed before, both against online rival KSI.

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      The first, a white collar bout in 2018, ended in a draw but KSI won the rematch a year later by split-decision after they turned pro.
      Despite his losing record, and task of becoming the first man to ever beat Mayweather, Paul promised to win, retire, and then refuse a rematch.
      He said on his YouTube channel: “I’m about to send Floyd back to retirement – and then retire myself and not give him the rematch.”
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      Tyson Fury trains with Nick Diaz and calls for Dana White to ‘make the fight’ ahead of the UFC legend’s comeback

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      TYSON FURY trained with Nick Diaz and called for Dana White to ‘make the fight’ ahead of the UFC legend’s comeback. Diaz has not fought since 2013, in a loss-turned no-contest against Anderson Silva, but the American veteran is preparing for a sensational return.
      Nick Diaz pictured with heavyweight champion Tyson Fury
      Tyson Fury and Nick Diaz training in Miami
      Tyson Fury pictured with his brother Tommy and Nick Diaz
      And in Miami he bumped into unbeaten WBC heavyweight champion Fury, 32, in camp himself to face Anthony Joshua, 31, on August 14.
      UFC president White held a meeting with Diaz, 37, to discuss a comeback fight, and the Gypsy King warned the Stockton icon is in ‘tremendous shape’.
      Fury said: “I’m here with my boy Nick, the bad man Diaz. What you saying Nick?
      “We’re working hard, we’re coming for all you motherf***ers out there. You’re getting smashed to f***. You better believe it.
      “Absolutely smashing it, he’s in tremendous shape, he’s ready. Make the fight Dana, make the fight.”
      Diaz, who has a history of sparring high-level boxers including Andre Ward, announced plans to fight again last year.
      The former Strikeforce champion was hit with a FIVE-YEAR ban after he tested positive for marijuana metabolites after facing Silva.
      After appealing the decision, it was overturned to 18 months, but after the suspension was lifted, Diaz never made a return.

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      He has since watched little brother Nate, 36, rise to fame thanks to his rivalry with Conor McGregor, 32.
      But Diaz has been training to fight for the first time in eight years, but is yet to fully convince White.
      He told ESPN: “My whole thing with Nick Diaz is I just question how bad he really wants to fight.
      “We got together, we had a great conversation, talked about a possible comeback for him, I just don’t know.
      “We’ll see how it plays out this summer and the rest of this year.
      “It’s just the amount of time that he’s taken off already.
      “When you hear him talk about fighting, when you hear him talk about the sport – and I sit down daily, or talk to daily, hungry, young savages that want to break into the top ten, become world champions, all that stuff.
      “Nick Diaz has done it all, seen it all. He’s been in big fights. I just don’t see that in him when I talk to him.”
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      Jake Paul says Dillon Danis ‘lives with his mum’ and rules out fighting rival as he would be ‘letting the fans down’

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      JAKE PAUL said Dillon Danis ‘lives with his mum’ and ruled out fighting his rival as he would be ‘letting the fans down’. The YouTuber has been feuding with Danis, one of Conor McGregor’s training partners, for several years.
      Jake Paul ruled out fighting his rival as he would be ‘letting the fans down’Credit: Rex
      Dillon Danis has feuded with Jake Paul over the last few yearsCredit: The Mega Agency
      It led to Paul, 24, offering the 2-0 Bellator welterweight a boxing match for March this year.
      But Danis, 27, was ruled out with a knee injury, and Ben Askren, 36, who retired from the UFC in 2019, instead took the fight and was knocked out.
      Despite the personal grudge between the two, Paul is adamant the jiujitsu champion has missed out on the chance to box him.
      He told SunSport: “It’s a genuine beef for sure.
      “But at this point he’s just a McGregor fan boy, clout-chasing, 27-year-old guy who lives with his mum and just talks s*** to me on Instagram trying to fight me.
      “But when the contract was presented to his face months ago he denied it.
      “And I told him, ‘Yo man, if you don’t take the fight now I’m never going to fight you because you’re going to become irrelevant after this, you’re not even a challenge to me right now, let alone after I beat Ben Askren.
      “It’s just left in the dust, he missed his opportunity and he will forever be known as a 2-0 jiujitsu guy who fights in Bellator and that nobody cares about.”

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      Paul made his boxing debut in January 2020, stopping online rival ‘AnEsonGib’ in one round after two knockdowns.
      He later scored highlight-reel KOs against ex-NBA star Nate Robinson and Askren, both 36.
      But yet to face an experienced boxer or MMA fighter with proven striking skills, Paul’s record has come under question.
      Desperate for a step up in competition, he has ruled out boxing Danis and claimed it would be a waste of his fans’ time and money to watch it.
      Paul said: “After I beat each one of my opponents everyone makes excuses for them.
      “So before the Ben Askren fight everyone was like, ‘Oh, Jake’s going to lose. Ben Askren’s a real fighter’.
      “It was sort of 50/50, people didn’t know what was going to happen.
      Ben Askren was knocked out by Jake Paul in the first roundCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Dillon Danis pictured with training partner Conor McGregor
      “Then I beat him and people say, ‘He’s just a wrestler, not a striker, fight someone who is legit’.
      “Ben is a guy that’s gone up against some of the best strikers in the welterweight division and has won 19 times.
      “If I were to fight Dillon the excuses would pile in even before I destroy him. They’d say, ‘He’s only had two fights, he does jiujitsu and he’s not a striker’.
      “I’m not challenging myself, I’m almost letting the fans down and the community as I’m literally going to go in there and knock this guy out in one or two rounds.
      “I’m tired of my fans paying $50 and they only get one minute. I want a challenge. I want someone to punch me in the f***ing face.
      “This is fighting and I haven’t been hit yet in my three professional fights.
      “I’m a little disappointed and I know I don’t get paid extra being in there for longer rounds but, like let’s put on a show here.”
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      Deontay Wilder works on defensive drills as he announces ‘new trainer’ Malik Scott… the man he knocked out in 2014

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      DEONTAY WILDER uploaded footage working on defensive drills with his ‘new trainer’ Malik Scott – the man he knocked out in 2014. The American is on the comeback trail having started training again following his defeat to Tyson Fury in February 2020.
      Malik Scott on the pads with Deontay WilderCredit: Instagram @bronzebomber
      Deontay Wilder pictured with ‘new trainer’ Malik ScottCredit: Instagram @malikkingscott
      Deontay Wilder knocked out Malik Scott in 2014Credit: AP
      He has recently posted clips working on the pads with Scott, 40, who was formerly his sparring partner.
      But it appears as part of Wilder’s revamp in his camp, the ex-heavyweight contender is now his trainer.
      Wilder, 35, posted on Instagram: “An Amazingly Peaceful Session…W/ my brotha and new trainer @malikkingscott.”
      In the clip, the Bronze Bomber can be seen practising defences, slipping and rolling, as well as body shots, elements he previously neglected.
      Wilder has always been trained by Jay Deas in his home of Alabama, but has not been seen with him since defeat to Fury, 32.
      In the aftermath of that loss, he also fired assistant coach Mark Breland for his role in throwing in the towel.
      Wilder, who first drew to Fury in 2018, was signed to an immediate trilogy bout with the unbeaten Brit.
      But amid the coronavirus pandemic, a date for the immediate rematch could not be agreed.

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      Fury’s side later argued the clause in the contract expired in October, and as a result entered talks to instead face Anthony Joshua, 31.
      As negotiations progress for an undisputed title decider on August 14 in Saudi Arabia, Wilder has been fighting his case in arbitration.
      The settlement is expected to be resolved next week, and the ex-WBC champion could be in line for a payout after the trilogy was cancelled.
      Tyson Fury beat Deontay Wilder in 2020Credit: Reuters More

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      Daniel Dubois teams up with Shane McGuigan as heavyweight splits with coach Mark Tibbs before a single fight together

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      HEAVYWEIGHT Daniel Dubois has split with trainer Mark Tibbs before their first fight together as he links up instead with Shane McGuigan.The 23-year-old decided to leave Martin Bowers and partner up with Tibbs after his defeat to Joe Joyce in November.
      Dubois has made the bold decision to change trainers twice in a matter of monthsCredit: The Sun
      McGuigan (right) has coached a number of world championsCredit: REUTERS
      But six months later – and with his comeback clash against Bogdan Dinu just three weeks away – The Mail have now reported that he has changed trainer once more.
      It is thought that the split between Tibbs and Dubois occurred after the trainer informed the fighter he had other commitments.
      Tibbs – who also coaches fellow heavyweight Dillian Whyte – was in the corner for Billy Joe Saunders’ defeat to Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez last weekend.
      Meanwhile, Dubois’ new trainer McGuigan has coached a number of world champions in the past.
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      The 33-year-old coach – who is the son of legendary boxer Barry McGuigan – has been in the corner for fighters such as David Haye, George Groves, Carl Frampton, Josh Taylor and Lawrence Okolie.
      And now he will look to guide Dubois back to winning ways as he bids to recover from a devastating defeat.
      Joyce stopped Dubois in the tenth round of their all-British dust-up at the end of 2021.
      Dubois – who now has a record of 15-1 as a professional – took a knee and was counted out by the referee after suffering a broken eye socket and nerve damage.
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      British star Dillian Whyte is back in the Ring Magazine’s top three heavyweight rankings list
      Dubois will look to bounce back from his defeat last time out when he returns next monthCredit: Getty
      Tibbs’ split with Dubois means he will have more time for heavyweight WhyteCredit: Getty
      The win for Joyce looks to have set up a blockbuster fight with Oleksandr Usyk for either the interim WBO belt or the full version of the world title dependent on whether the winner of Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury decides to vacate.
      Meanwhile, Dubois’ clash against Dinu is also for a version of an interim world title, the WBA strap.
      Dinu has two defeats in 22 pro contests, with his only losses coming at the hands of Jarrell Miller and Kubrat Pulev.

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      Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury LIVE updates: Fight date CONFIRMED, Saudi Arabia to host – latest updates

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA and Tyson Fury are training for their HUGE heavyweight world title fight.Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn says the fight will be taking place on August 14 in Saudi Arabia.
      Joshua’s WBA, IBF and WBO titles are on the line with Fury’s WBC championship in a massive unification showdown.
      We’ll be bringing you ALL of the latest developments on the bout plus all of the news from the world of boxing right here…
      MONEY MAYWEATHER
      It may not be the huge super fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua but the hype is not slowing down ahead of Floyd Mayweather’s clash with YouTuber Logan Paul.
      Sky Sports Box Office will be showing the fight on June 6 in Miami.
      But no fixed UK price has yet been announced by Sky Sports.
      The usual PPV price for Sky Sports boxing events is £19.99, although the last two Anthony Joshua fights have both been £24.99.
      The likes of Badou Jack, Jean Jean Pascal and Jarrett Hurd will all feature on the undercard of the event.
      Credit: Alamy
      BULKING UP
      One man with an eye on Anthony Joshua’s fight with Tyson Fury is Oleksandr Usyk.
      And the undisputed cruiserweight king is bulking up in the gym in a bid to become the dominant force in the heavyweight division.

      Usyk posed for a video of himself topless in the gym on social media before climbing on to the scales to reveal his weight as 105kg.
      He then produced a bicep pose as a big grin appeared across his face before he sent out a menacing message to his new big boy rivals.
      The 34-year-old said: “What’s up heavyweight? I’m here.”
      FIGHTING TALK
      Top Rank promoter Bob Arum has offered an optimistic view ahead of the world heavyweight fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.
      Arum recently raised doubts over the prospect of the British superstars colliding this summer.
      But Arum is now positive the super fight will take place in August.
      Arum told Bad Left Hook: “We sent (deal principals in Saudi Arabia) a memo, on behalf of the promotion, and they said it’s the holiday, the end of Ramadan, and nobody is in the office.
      Credit: https://www.instagram.com/anthonyjoshua/
      “They need the minister of sports’ approval, and they told us we should expect an answer Saturday or Sunday.
      “Friday is a holiday. So hopefully they accede to what we’ve asked for, and I’m optimistic they will.
      “Then, we can do a proper announcement of the deal, not Frank (Warren, Fury’s other co-promoter) and Eddie (Hearn, promoter for Joshua) spouting off. I’m very optimistic.”
      TOP THREE
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      McINTYRE VS FURY
      Tyson Fury has already had a brief spell in the WWE, enjoying a feud with the Colossal Braun Strowman.
      But the Gypsy King has also been exchanging words with top dog Drew McIntyre!
      In an interview with Steven Muehlhausen of DAZN, the former WWE champion touched on the pair’s exchange on Twitter.
      “He’s [Fury] cutting promos on me the other day from Vegas,” McIntyre said.
      “It’s pretty surreal to me. When I turn on my Twitter, and he does respond.
      “It’s been over a year now that we’ve been going back and forth with each other.
      “It gets people talking. I know there’s going to be a day where we finally make something happen.
      “It’s going to be big, and ideally, I think it’s going to be in the UK.”
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      UNIFICATION TALKS
      Talks between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury over their unification title fight are expected to enter crucial stages early next week.
      Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed that both parties had agreed that the fight would take place in Saudi Arabia on August 14.
      But there’s still things to sort out before contracts can be signed.
      Hearn said: “Team Fury need to be comfortable.
      “The word and feeling out of both camps should give you the security that this fight is happening and August 14 is the date.”
      The word and feeling out of both camps should give you the security that this fight is happening and August 14 is the dateEddie Hearn
      TALE OF THE TAPE
      A hard hitting match-up!

      HEARN: JOSHUA PLANS TO ABSOLUTELY DEMOLISH FURY
      Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn – who also promotes IBF, IBO, WBA, WBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua – believes that his guy will “demolish” Fury in the unification fight.
      The date looks set for August 14 in Saudi Arabia, and the fight will be inside a purpose-built arena.
      Hearn told Sky Sports: “You will get a different AJ in this build-up.
      “He’s excited because he’s never really, apart from the Dillian Whyte fight, been in a trash-talk environment. He will enjoy it.
      “AJ has got the bit between his teeth, goading him a bit. I’m sure these two DM each other, goading each other.
      “I get DMs from Fury – sometimes pleasant, sometimes unpleasant!
      “When the announcement comes and the press conferences start, the pleasantries will go away and it will become personal.
      “It doesn’t matter who respects who. Both sides are desperate to win because this is everything. There are no fun and games.
      “It’s ‘them and us’. AJ will go to war with Fury. He has plans to absolutely demolish him.
      “That’s what I believe he will do. In the meantime, we will go through the build-up, which will be a lot of fun, before the biggest event of 2021.”
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      TRAINING ‘LIKE AN ANIMAL’
      Tony Bellew has warned Tyson Fury that rival Anthony Joshua is “training like an animal”.
      Fury – the WBC and Ring Magazine heavyweight champion of the world – is currently training in America.
      But hasn’t fought since February 2020.
      Speaking to TalkSPORT Breakfast on Thursday, Bellew said: “These guys are training like animals, believe you me.
      “I know AJ is for the absolute fact.
      “AJ is the best athlete the heavyweight division has seen since Lennox Lewis, he is that good of an athlete. So he is 365 days of the year, in shape and in camp.”
      EAST COAST
      Tyson Fury is in Miami, Florida at the moment alongside his brother Tommy.
      Tommy is looking to fight Youtuber Jake Paul who has taken an interest in professional boxing and has a perfect record.
      Tyson has previously encouraged people like Paul to get into the ring and said it “brings more eyes to our sport”.

      GOOD MORNING FIGHT FANS
      Anthony Joshua will fight Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia on August 14.Eddie Hearn confirmed the date and location of the heavyweight unification showdown on Thursday.
      The promoter insisted the stadium constructed for the fight will ‘shock the world’ after the Middle Eastern nation hosted AJ’s fight with Andy Ruiz Jr at a similar temporary venue.
      Hearn told Sky Sports: “August is about 23 degrees at 11pm, but they want to create something very, very special.
      “Last time they built the stadium for the Andy Ruiz fight in just seven weeks and that held 18,000 and this will be a similar setup.
      “They have the opportunity to hold it indoors but they want to create something that’s going to just shock the world and they want to, if they can, build another stadium just for this fight.”
      FIGHT CLUB
      Let’s take a look back over Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury’s opponents in the past few years, plus Deontay Wilder’s as well.
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      FAN-DEMONIUM
      Eddie Hearn has opened the door to fans attending Anthony Joshua’s fight with Tyson Fury.
      Saudi Arabia will host the battle of the Brits in August in a specially-built stadium.
      And Hearn told BBC Sport: “The Saudi plan is to allow international travellers.
      “Pandemic permitting, I’d like to think by August you’d have the ability to travel to Saudi for this fight. 
      “They may have precautions in place, whether that’s vaccine related or testing – I’m sure all countries will adopt different policies worldwide. But their aim is to attract overseas travellers.”
      ‘THE DREAM’
      Tyson Fury has been lapping up the sun in Miami after watching Billy Joe Saunders’ fight with Canelo Alvarez on the weekend.
      It looks like a nice day on the other side of the Atlantic, as he poses with bro Tommy in the sea.

      HEAVYWEIGHTS
      Here’s the Tale of the Tape for Joshua-Fury. An almighty match-up.

      PAUL THE OTHER ONE
      Tony Bellew has warned boxing authorities to put a stop to Jake and Logan Paul’s fight careers – and claims neither would dare call him out.
      The now-retired former WBC cruiserweight champion, 38, warned that the YouTubers ‘are stupid and putting their lives at risk’.
      Speaking to BBC Headliners podcast, Bellew said: “The fact of the matter is these guys aren’t fighters and aren’t true boxers, they are someone who is having a go at a sport and competing a little bit.
      “Now I’ve got no problem with that but they shouldn’t actually attach themselves and call themselves professional boxers or fighters in any kind of magnitude or substance because it’s wrong what they are doing to the sport by claiming they are these fighters.”
      He added: “This is all good when they are making a few quid and everyone is making some money but understand that someone is going to get hurt doing this and then it’s going to come back on boxing.
      “You need to take it seriously. Boxing is a professional, dangerous and brutal business – do not mess about and try to think this is showbusiness, cameras and lights and fun and games.”

      FEEL THE HEAT
      Eddie Hearn has revealed the conditions Anthony Joshua will face Tyson Fury in during this summer’s showdown.
      Saudi Arabia will build a unique stadium for the clash, just as they did for AJ’s fight with Andy Ruiz Jr.
      Hearn told Sky Sports: “August is about 23 degrees at 11pm, but they want to create something very, very special.
      “Last time they built the stadium for the Andy Ruiz fight in just seven weeks and that held 18,000 and this will be a similar setup.
      “They have the opportunity to hold it indoors but they want to create something that’s going to just shock the world and they want to, if they can, build another stadium just for this fight.”
      PUT YOUR BEST FROCH ON
      Elsewhere in boxing, Carl Froch could be the latest big name to dust off his gloves and come out of retirement.
      The British boxing legend revealed he is in talks to land an exhibition fight with 52-year-old Roy Jones Jr.
      He told talkSPORT: “Listen, we’ve been approached by a company – I won’t say who it is yet.
      “They’re trying to set up one of these fights like when Roy Jones fought Mike Tyson – actually classed as an exhibition contest.
      “But if I go in there and it does work out that it happens, I ain’t gonna be taking any punches on my new nose let me tell you.
      “I won’t be getting that flattened.”
      ‘BEST LIFE’
      Away from the pressure and tension of the fight announcement, Tyson Fury has been enjoying himself alongside brother Tommy (pictured).
      The pair are seen dancing with sparklers in a bar and just generally having a good time, in a clip posted on the Gypsy King’s Instagram.

      ‘ANIMAL’
      Tony Bellew has warned Anthony Joshua to expect to face a ferocious Tyson Fury on August 14.
      He told talkSPORT: “Believe you me, he is in training. He looks in great shape.
      “He is sparring, he’s training and he is doing everything he possibly can to be in the best shape of his life.
      “Don’t believe all the hype and the smoke that they create around the training of him being in Vegas without his shirt on and all the bling. It’s nonsense!
      “These guys are training like animals, believe you me. I know AJ is for the absolute fact.
      “AJ is the best athlete the heavyweight division has seen since Lennox Lewis, he is that good of an athlete. So he is 365 days of the year, in shape and in camp.”
      HEARN ON FIGHT
      Eddie Hearn has been speaking to Sky Sports about the fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury on August 14.
      The promoter has confirmed the fight WILL take place in Saudi Arabia.
      Hearn said: “You’re going to get a different AJ in this build-up.
      “I think he’s excited because he’s never really – other than the Dillian Whyte fight – been in that trash talk environment.
      “I think he wants to be in that environment; I think he’s got his own plans for Tyson Fury; I think he’s going to enjoy it.
      “Tyson Fury is very good at what he does in and out of the ring, but I think if this fight was made six months ago, it might be slightly different now.
      “AJ’s got the bit between his teeth, goading him a little bit. I’m sure these two DM each other, goading each other backwards and forwards.
      “I get DMs from Tyson Fury – sometimes they’re pleasant, sometimes they’re unpleasant!
      “We’re all doing all we can to make this fight and it’s going to be beneficial to them both – not just from a financial point of view, but from a legacy point of view as well.
      “When the announcement comes and those press conferences start, I think the pleasantries will go away and it will become a bit personal because it doesn’t matter who respects who, both sides are absolutely desperate to win.
      “This is everything; this is the undisputed heavyweight world championship. There’s no fun and games, it’s them and us.
      “AJ will be going to war with Tyson Fury – and he has plans to go in there and demolish him.”
      HEARN CONFIRMS FIGHT – BREAKING NEWS
      Promoter Eddie Hearn has confirmed Anthony Joshua will fight Tyson Fury on August 14 in Saudi Arabia.
      The bout will take place in a ‘specially-created’ stadium that will ‘shock the world’.
      Hearn says the fight is a ‘done deal’.
      More to come as soon as we get it…
      FIGHT ANNOUNCED!
      AJ V FURY CONFIRMED!
      AUGUST 14!
      SAUDI ARABIA!
      More to follow…
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      Floyd Mayweather vs Logan Paul to be on Sky Sports Box Office in UK as more details emerge about blockbuster exhibition

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER’S bout with YouTuber Logan Paul will be shown on Sky Sports Box Office in the UK.0-1 novice Paul takes on 50-0 former ring king Mayweather in an eight-round exhibition in Miami, Florida on June 6.
      Mayweather and Paul came face to face for the first time at a press conference last weekCredit: Alamy
      Logan’s brother Jake later got involved in a brawl with Mayweather at the presserCredit: Alamy
      And fight fans will have to shell out to watch it, although no fixed UK price has yet been announced by Sky Sports.
      It was confirmed on Thursday that the event will cost US viewer £35 on Showtime pay-per-view.
      However, the usual PPV price for Sky Sports boxing events is £19.99, although the last two Anthony Joshua fights have both been £24.99.
      The likes of Badou Jack, Jean Jean Pascal and Jarrett Hurd will all feature on the undercard of the event.
      Social media star Paul reckons he will earn £14million for his exhibition fight against the all-time great.
      And yet the 26-year-old will still receive less than a fifth of Mayweather’s reported purse, which is said to be a lucrative £72m.
      It will be Paul’s third bout in a boxing ring, the other two coming as a mix of amateur and professional contests.
      The 26-year-old drew an amateur fight against fellow internet star KSI in 2018, before turning pro and losing their rematch the following year.
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      🥊 MAYWEATHER VS LOGAN PAUL: Where will the fight take place, what TV channel and live stream will it be on?
      Logan’s brother Jake (right) goaded Mayweather by grabbing his hat at the press conferenceCredit: AFP
      Meanwhile, Mayweather – widely regarded as the best boxer of his generation – retired from the sport with a perfect 50-0 record.
      The duo were scheduled to square off inside the ring in February, only for the dust-up to be postponed to allow fans to attend.
      The PPV details come after Logan and brother Jake revealed they have hired security following Floyd’s threat to ‘kill’ The Problem Child.
      Mayweather came to blows with the younger Paul last week in Miami after the YouTuber stole his hat.
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      Oleksandr Usyk shows off hulking frame after bulking up to 16st 5lbs to challenge Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury

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      OLEKSANDR USYK has officially joined the big-hitters after reaching 16st 5lbs as he sent a chilling message to the rest of the heavyweight division.Usyk was the undisputed cruiserweight king before he moved up to heavyweight, where he has won twice.
      Oleksandr Usyk has revealed his new hulking heavyweight frameCredit: Instagram @Usyka
      The Ukrainian is now up to 16st 5lbs as he targets heavyweight dominationCredit: Instagram @Usyka
      And he sent out a chilling message to the division as he closes in on a fight with Joe JoyceCredit: Instagram @Usyka
      He is currently Anthony Joshua’s mandatory challenger, but with the Watford star instead set for a bumper undisputed title decider against Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia, he will instead will fight for the interim belt.
      And the man lined up for Usyk is undefeated Joe Joyce – who was beaten by masterful Ukrainian southpaw in the amateurs.
      AJ and Fury are both still in the star’s sights as he looks to conquer the heavyweight division – and he has now shown everyone that he is up to that task.
      Usyk posed for a video of himself topless in the gym on social media before climbing on to the scales to reveal his weight as 105kg.
      He then produced a bicep pose as a big grin appeared across his face before he sent out a menacing message to his new big boy rivals.
      The 34-year-old said: “What’s up heavyweight? I’m here.”
      Meanwhile, Fury has cast doubt on Usyk as he backed his fellow Brit Joyce to gain revenge in the pros and run through the London 2012 Olympic Games gold medalist.
      The Gypsy King, 32, told Behind The Gloves: “Easy, Joyce stopping him. I don’t think Usyk is the big threat everyone once thought he was a few years ago.
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      “When he was a cruiserweight, he was good. He’s had two fights at heavyweight and struggled in both of them, really.
      “He didn’t look great against Chazz Weatherspoon, Weatherspoon was out the ring years and years and years.
      “And he didn’t look good against Chisora. I thought Chisora nicked a draw to be honest. So yeah, he didn’t look great.
      “And I think big Joe will walk through him, be like a middleweight versus a super-heavyweight and I fancy big Joe to nail him.”
      Usyk, 34, became Joshua’s mandatory challenger as soon as he moved up to heavyweight, per a ruling by the WBO.
      But he will have to settle for the interim strap for now, which promises him a title shot or the chance to inherit it if the belt becomes vacant despite talks stalling with the 35-year-old.
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