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      Logan Paul confirms £14m purse for Floyd Mayweather fight – less than a FIFTH of what rival will earn

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      LOGAN PAUL will earn £14million for his exhibition fight against Floyd Mayweather next month.The YouTube sensation will receive less than a fifth of Mayweather’s reported purse, which is said to be a lucrative £72m.
      Mayweather and Paul will meet in Florida for an exhibition fightCredit: Alamy
      The pair had their first press conference together last weekCredit: Alamy
      Speaking to TMZ, Paul revealed the fight – which will take place in Miami on June 6 – could generate around $100million.
      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.
      Meanwhile, Mayweather – widely regarded as the best boxer of his generation – retired from the sport with a perfect 50-0 record.
      The American’s clash with Paul will not go down on his professional record as it is an exhibition.
      In the first press conference for the fight last week, Mayweather and Logan’s brother Jake – who is a 3-0 pro boxer – got involved in a brawl.
      Jake grabbed Mayweather’s hat off his head, an act which prompted Mayweather to try and retaliate, but the melee of people managed to break it up.
      When asked about the altercation, Logan said: “When you have a guy with the resources and the wealth that Floyd Mayweather has and the connection and the network and he’s saying s**t, ‘I’mma kill that motherf***er’ — kill?! Death?!
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      🥊 MAYWEATHER VS LOGAN PAUL: Where will the fight take place, what TV channel and live stream will it be on?
      Jake Paul squared up to Mayweather at the press conference for his brother’s fight
      “You’re gonna kill my brother over a f***ing hat?! Yo, we take that s**t seriously man!”
      Mayweather has been linked with a fight against Jake after he takes on Logan.
      And Leonard Ellerbe, CEO of Mayweather promotions, has refused to rule out the possiblility.
      He said: “Who knows? Who knows what the future might hold.
      “But right now we have a huge, huge event, it’s the biggest event of the year in the sport of boxing and we’re just really, really excited.”
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      Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury date: When will fight take place, what’s the venue and how much will each boxer earn?

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA vs Tyson Fury is the fight EVERY boxing fan wants to see – and Eddie Hearn has given a huge indication of the date it will take place.Both are coming off big victories, and 2021 should be the year they finally meet face-to-face in the squared circle.

      Joshua vs Fury – when will it happen?
      Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury is set to take place on August 7 or August 14, according to Eddie Hearn.
      Hearn said: “August the 7th, August the 14th. I think it’s a very bad secret that the fight is happening in Saudi Arabia.
      “It’s the same people we did the deal with for Andy Ruiz, that event was spectacular. As partners they were fantastic as well.”
      Hearn added that August 14 made more sense as the Tokyo Olympics was finishing on August 8.
      He commented: “We’re very comfortable. Anthony’s comfortable, he knows those people.
      “They delivered on every one of their promises last time, we’re ready to go.
      “There’s no reason why it shouldn’t happen this week.
      “This is kind of like the moment where you could actually turn around at this point and say, ‘This is dragging on too long, or I can’t be dealing with this anymore.’
      “But we have to nail this, and I’m not going to stop until I nail it, and everyone has just got to move forward collectively.
      “We’re ready to go from our side. We’re not far away from their side and it is inevitable, but at the same time, we’ve got to close the door on it.”
      Fury beat Wilder in Feb 2020 to win the WBC world heavyweight titleCredit: AP:Associated Press

      Joshua vs Fury – where will it take place?
      As stated by Hearn, the fight is likely to take place in Saudi Arabia.
      Anthony Joshua successfully regained his titles against Andy Ruiz Jr there while Tyson Fury wowed the crowd by making a WWE appearance in the Gulf State.
      There, he was victorious over Braun Strowman.

      Joshua vs Fury – how much will they earn?
      A lot. That’s the simple answer. Both Joshua and Fury have already made upwards of £40million each for their respective fights with Ruiz Jr and Wilder.
      So when they fight each other, expect the figures to be at last double that.
      Hearn also spoke last week about how he expects the pair to make ‘Mayweather money’, referencing the grand purses Floyd used to pull in for his fights.

      “It’s certainly I think, you know, the biggest fight, the most lucrative fight, in boxing right now – unquestionably,” Hearn said.
      “That’s Mayweather money. You know? And we haven’t seen Mayweather money since Mayweather.
      “I think it’s impossible to give a number. There’s no set purses for this fight because, obviously, it’s a revenue share. But it’s certainly gonna break records everywhere.”
      It’s been speculated, however, that the pair could earn £80m each.
      Joshua vs Fury – what hurdles are left to clear?
      Back in the latter months of 2020, there were quite a few, but we look to be in a much stronger position right now.
      First, Joshua had to beat Pulev, which he did emphatically with a 9th-round knockout.
      Fury had been targeting a third fight with Wilder, but once that didn’t come to fruition, an interim bout with Agit Kabayel has been planned – but that also fell through.
      It seems Fury decided his best bet would be to wait it out until he can fight AJ.
      Joshua beat Ruiz Jr over 12 rounds in Saudi to win back his world titlesCredit: PA:Press Association
      One problem he has, however, is Wilder, who believes the clause he exercised to compete in a third fight hasn’t been honoured.
      Team Fury says the clause expired back in October, while Wilder’s side have gone the legal route to get that trilogy rematch.
      Neither Hearn nor Fury’s American promoter Bob Arum expect there to be any way Wilder can win that case, and they expect Joshua vs Fury to happen.
      Usyk is the WBO heavyweight title mandatory challengerCredit: Getty – Contributor
      There’s also the WBO mandatory situation, and while not one that will prohibit the fight from happening, one that could affect which belts are on the line.
      Oleksandr Usyk is the WBO’s mandatory challenger, but it’s thought the Ukrainian will end up fighting Joe Joyce for an interim version of the title instead.
      Expect Usyk to be handsomely paid for that fight.
      Joshua vs Fury – what channel will it be on in the UK?
      This could be a tricky one.
      Joshua has an exclusive deal with Sky Sports in the UK, and while Fury’s deal with BT Sport isn’t exclusive, he’s closely aligned with them.
      Fury, however, has fought on Sky Sports Box Office before, most notably for his world heavyweight title win over Wladimir Klitschko in 2015.
      Eddie Hearn says the fight will be signed in the next four weeksCredit: PA:Press Association
      Don’t be surprised if the two sides come to an agreement where both Sky and BT decide to work together on a dual-broadcast.
      In the U.S., the situation is also tricky.
      Fury has an exclusive deal with ESPN, while Joshua’s last four fights have been shown on streaming service DAZN in the U.S.
      ESPN offer a pay-per-view service for their big fight nights while DAZN work on a subscription-based model, making a deal for the fight to be shown on both channels difficult.
      Arum recently said: “It will be a normal pay-per-view here (in the United States). ESPN will be the distributor.”
      “Obviously, the big market is the UK, where everyone is talking it will do three million homes. Sky and BT both will have it on pay-per-view.”
      DAZN will likely stream the fight for rest of the world territories.
      Joshua vs Fury – what have they all said?
      Joshua: “How close is the Fury fight? I promise you it’s happening.
      “But until you hear it from me, don’t buy into anything. I’m serious about the fight so when I announce it you’ll know it’s real.”
      Another positive meeting with @258mgt. They’ve informed me things are shaping up nicely. They will be sharing the update with Eddie and you’ll be hearing from me soon 👊🏾— Anthony Joshua (@anthonyjoshua) February 23, 2021

      Fury: “I just got off the phone with [my trainer] Sugarhill Steward in America.
      “We are going to smash AJ – one round, two rounds, three rounds. Done! Can’t wait.”
      Frank Warren is confident the fight will take place in May or JuneCredit: PA:Press Association
      Hearn: “Both guys are training at the moment, you know, with the understanding that this will be the next fight for them.
      “So, whilst we can’t say the fight is signed, we can say that we’re closing in and it looks like both fighters are happy with the terms.”
      Arum: “There’s no [Wilder] mediation. I mean, there has been over Christmas, and New Year, there was mediation
      “I don’t know, maybe the mediator will be able to solve the situation, but we got a real problem because Tyson Fury has said to me and the mediator, ‘Not today, not tomorrow, and not ever’ will he ever fight Wilder after what Wilder said to him.”
      Bob Arum says there’s no way Joshua-Fury isn’t happeningCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Warren: “But the fight, we are hoping to get it on and, if we are being realistic, it will be some time in May or June.
      “I hope that in the next few weeks it is over the line. We are supposed to be getting some sort of draft agreement this week and it will be a two-fight deal.” More

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      Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury will take place in Saudi Arabia on August 7 or August 14, confirms Eddie Hearn

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      THE blockbuster heavyweight clash between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will take place in Saudi Arabia on August 7 or 14, promoter Eddie Hearn has confirmed.The British superstars will clash for all four heavyweight belts in the Middle East in a fight the world has been craving.
      Fury feels he will easily be able to beat Joshua in their undisputed clashCredit: Instagram / @gypsyking101
      Joshua has bounced back with two wins since his defeat to Ruiz in 2019Credit: Instagram / @anthonyjoshua
      And Hearn revealed to Sky Sports on Tuesday that the seismic dust-up will go ahead on either August 7 or 14.
      He also stated that both men were happy to trust the Saudis because they already ‘delivered on every one of their promises’ for Joshua’s fight against Andy Ruiz in 2019.
      No official announcement has yet been made but Hearn revealed last week that the deal was done.
      He said: “That fight [Joshua vs Fury] is done and you’ll get an announcement very soon.”
      The August clash will be the first in a two-fight deal, with the second bout expected to take place at the end of 2021.
      It has also been reported that the fight could generate as much as £500million, with Joshua and Fury agreeing a 50/50 split.
      Fury is unbeaten in 31 professional fights, with his only blemish coming in a controversial draw against Deontay Wilder in 2018, a clash many felt he won.
      Meanwhile, Joshua has a record of 24-1, with his only defeat coming in shocking fashion at the hands of Ruiz in 2019.
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      Hearn has confirmed the fight will take place in the first half of AugustCredit: /Mark Robinson#3/ Matchroom Boxing
      “Spartan.”I’m tired. My fans are tired. Your fans are tired. We’re all tired of the talk. Less talk. More action!@Tyson_Fury.— Anthony Joshua (@anthonyjoshua) May 10, 2021

      The Gypsy King is extremely confident he will beat Joshua when they meet in the ring later this year.
      Fury told the No Passion, No Point podcast: “I will cut Anthony Joshua down like a hot knife through cheese.
      “That’s how easy it’s going to be. That’s how easy it’s going to be.”
      Meanwhile, Joshua put out a tweet on Monday night goading Fury to try and get the fight done.
      He said: “’Spartan.’ I’m tired. My fans are tired. Your fans are tired. We’re all tired of the talk. Less talk. More action!” More

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      Mike Tyson insists Evander Holyfield was toughest boxer to KO and brands old rival ‘f***ing monster’

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      MIKE TYSON insists Evander Holyfield was the toughest boxer to knock out.And he branded his old rival as a ‘f***ing monster’ for his resilience in the ring.
      Mike Tyson revealed Evander Holyfield is the toughest opponent he has faced in the boxing ring and hardest to knock outCredit: AFP
      Tyson, 54, won 50 of his 58 professional bouts in his illustrious career.
      Of those wins, 44 came via knockout inside the distance.
      However, two of his six defeats were against compatriot Holyfield.
      The Real Deal knocked Tyson out in November 1996 to claim the WBA heavyweight title and defended it seven months later when Tyson was disqualified for biting.
      Asked who his toughest opponent to finish off, Iron Mike told his Hotboxin’ podcast: “F***ing Holyfield. Yeah, he’s a f***ing monster.
      “You’ve gotta shoot this motherf***** man!”
      Tyson and Holyfield are discussing the possibility of a possible trilogy, exhibition fight.
      Iron Mike returned to the ring to face Roy Jones Jr last year and could try and finally get his revenge on Holyfield nearly 25 years on.
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      Two of Holyfield’s ten pro defeats were by KO while Tyson was stopped five times in total across his 20-year career.
      Asked if he remembers the times he got knocked, he added: “S***, all of them. I was never unconscious and stuff. I remember all of them. 
      “This is interesting. You never know what’s gonna happen. Some guys, they’re knocked out, but they’re fighting.
      “Sometimes when you hit a guy and you don’t feel it, like you missed him.
      “‘Oh s***! That’s a bad one. That’s bad.’ That’s just clean, just went right through him. Boom. Out cold, snoring. Sometimes they snore.
      “Sometimes you hit a guy and he’s conscious, everything’s cool with him, he’s not hurt, but his legs are all over.
      “He can’t stop his legs from moving. He’s doing the dance, he can’t stop.”
      Tyson earned a reported $30million (£21.2m today) for the second Holyfield fight, despite their Las Vegas showdown lasting just three rounds before he was punished for taking a chunk of his nemesis’ ear out.

      But the Baddest Man on the Planet managed to splurge a whopping £1m within 90 minutes of getting the pay cheque.
      And as he left the office with manager Don King, he advised Tyson to ‘keep it calm’ and not go crazy with the money.
      But the heavyweight star reversed his new Lamborghini into a parking bollard and dented the rear bumper.
      As a result, he told himself the supercar was cursed and gave the keys to a random security guard who happened to be standing nearby.
      Then moments later, he went on a shopping spree at a Versace store in Caesar’s Palace where the bill came to more than £560,000.
      Broadcaster Jim Gray recalled the story in his book: “I remember he bought purple shoes and yellow and orange scarves.
      “The second he took that stuff out of the store, it had no value. He didn’t care. He ordered King to take care of it.”
      At that point, King demanded the cheque back for safekeeping to ensure Tyson stopped splashing the cash and the boxer reluctantly agreed.
      Tyson was knocked out in their first fight – one of six career defeatsCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Iron Mike was disqualified from their second fight for biting Holyfield’s earCredit: AP:Associated Press
      A trilogy fight is on the cards for the two fighters later this yearCredit: AFP

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      Jake Paul branded ‘clown’ by Chuck Liddell as UFC legend calls out YouTuber for fight after Floyd Mayweather scuffle

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      JAKE PAUL is a ‘clown’, according to UFC icon Chuck Liddell.The former MMA star also said he is ‘ready any time’ when urged to fight the YouTuber.
      Jake Paul has been labelled a ‘clown’Credit: Rex
      UFC icon Chuck Liddell hit out at the YouTuber and said he is ‘ready any time’Credit: Getty – Contributor
      Internet personality Paul has been making enemies all over the place.
      And they include boxing legend Floyd Mayweather who he recently brawled with at a press event ahead of his brother Logan’s fight with ‘Money’.
      Jake sparked a mass melee after he stole Mayweather’s hat, with Logan also involved in the ugly scenes.
      Many famous fighters have slammed Jake’s actions and Liddell is the latest name to be added to the list.
      A fight fan on Twitter urged Liddell to ‘shut Paul’s mouth’.
      And former light-heavyweight champion Liddell retorted: “I’m ready any time for that clown.”
      The jibe came as a shock to many as Liddell appears to have something of relationship with Paul’s ‘Triller Fight Cub’ promotion having appeared in an advert for the new firm.
      He was also seen partying in Atlanta with Logan after Jake’s win over Ben Askren.
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      Older brother Logan faces Mayweather on June 6 in Miami, but in an exhibition bout not counting on their professional records.
      Speaking just days before the sensational brawl with Mayweather, Jake, 24, who is 3-0, confirmed his interest in fighting 50-0 Mayweather, 44, after Logan, 26.
      But he demanded it be a professional contest with their unbeaten records on the line.
      Jake told SunSport: “I don’t want to do exhibitions and I think that’s the difference between Floyd and I and even my brother and I.
      “I want legitimate pro fights that are sanctioned, I want to build my pro record.
      “I don’t think Floyd would actually fight me outside of an exhibition as he doesn’t want to risk his record.
      “Maybe if we can come to some kind of agreement around that, I’d fight Floyd. But I’m not doing like the circus, exhibition s***.”
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      Tyson Fury tells ‘big ugly dosser’ Anthony Joshua to ‘come get some’ after AJ blamed rival for £500m fight hold-up

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      TYSON FURY has labelled Anthony Joshua as a ‘big ugly dosser’ after his rival blamed him for failing to reach an agreement over their undisputed bout.Olympic gold medallist AJ took to social media where he stated he is ‘tired’ of waiting for their heavyweight dust-up to be announced, leading the Gypsy King to fire back.
      Tyson Fury has hit out at Anthony Joshua after being blamed for their bout being held-upCredit: Michelle Farsi/matchroom.
      Unified heavyweight champion Joshua took aim at the Gypsy King on social mediaCredit: Instagram / @anthonyjoshua
      Both men agreed a site deal last month, with the contest believed to be held in Saudi Arabia in August.
      And Joshua tweeted his frustrations over the hold-up, as he told the WBC champion he wants to see ‘less talk, more action’.
      “Spartan,” the 31-year-old wrote aimed at the Gypsy King.
      “I’m tired. My fans are tired. Your fans are tired. We’re all tired of the talk. Less talk. More action!”
      To which Fury, 32, hit back by commenting: “Come get some then you big ugly dosser???? YOUR (sic) NO TALK NO ACTION.”
      Fury’s fans immediately came to his defence, as one messaged: “Mate he doesn’t wanna fight no minerals you will end his career.”
      Another remarked: “Anthony Joshua has ran scared of both Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder.
      “He knows either one would destroy him. If this wasn’t the case the fight would’ve been done by now.”
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      “Spartan.”I’m tired. My fans are tired. Your fans are tired. We’re all tired of the talk. Less talk. More action!@Tyson_Fury.— Anthony Joshua (@anthonyjoshua) May 10, 2021

      A third urged Fury: “Just sign the contract instead of talking s*** and making your fans believe you actually want to fight.”
      Meanwhile one simply stated: “Just get it signed and sorted then. Enough of this s***.”
      Both Fury and AJ are in training for their fight, with Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn revealing the contest will be announced this week.
      Speaking to Boxing Social immediately after Canelo Alvarez’s win against Billy Joe Saunders, he said: “We thought about making some noise tonight.
      “But, I think because of the various broadcasters, it wouldn’t have gone down too well.
      “But I will tell you, it is 100 per cent being announced this week. Yes, I’ve said that a few times.

      “I’m going one better than that; by our Manchester show…oh f***** hell I’ve put myself in it now.
      “I think I am safe to say that! We had a good meeting with the governing bodies where we confirmed that position to them.
      “I’m not going to say too much, but..”
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      Billy Joe Saunders reveals he had FOUR fractures in his face and vows to fight again after defeat to Canelo Alvarez

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      BILLY JOE SAUNDERS sustained FOUR breaks in the bones around his eye during his defeat to Canelo Alvarez. The Brit, 31, was caught with a vicious uppercut in the eighth round in Texas.
      Billy Joe Saunders broke FOUR bones in his face during his defeat to CaneloCredit: Getty
      The Brit has updated fans on his progress after he had surgeryCredit: DAZN
      Saunders’ eye instantly swelled up and closed due to the multiple fractures of the orbital bone before his corner called the fight.
      He was rushed to hospital and Eddie Hearn confirmed he was undergoing surgery the day after.
      And the boxer has now come out and updated fans on his progress.
      He wrote on his Facebook: “Thanks everyone for msg.
      “Broken eye socket and broken cheekbone in three places – operation yesterday, all went well.
      “You win some and lose some. Didn’t feel out my league but got caught with a good shot and couldn’t see.
      “Thank you all who watched. I’ll be back, God bless you all.”
      Saunders has been slammed for ‘quitting’ by former WBA middleweight champion Fernando Vargas.
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      The 43-year-old retired American said: “You’re really going to freaking quit like a V, like a vagina.
      “You’re really going to do that? ‘Oh, my eye.’ Come on, Vato, really? Unbelievable. How dare you call yourself a champion.
      “You quit like a female dog. How dare you do that. You’re an embarrassment to the sport and to all men because you’re not even a man.
      “You should be embarrassed.”
      Brit Daniel Dubois – who sustained a fractured eye socket of his own against Joe Joyce in November – reckons Saunders will have learned a harsh life lesson after suffering the same skull shattering injury he bullied Dubois for.

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      Watch as Deontay Wilder gets back into shape and trains iconic punching power ahead of ring return after Tyson Fury loss

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      DEONTAY WILDER has shown off some new moves as he continues to train for his big boxing comeback.The American has not fought since he was battered by Tyson Fury in February last year.
      Deposed WBC champ Deontay Wilder is back in training with Malik Scott
      Wilder also showed off some ducking and diving – skills he rarely shows off in the ring
      The defeat saw him lose his WBC heavyweight belt as well as his undefeated record.
      But Wilder is back in training, and continues to be put through his paces by fellow heavyweight Malik Scott.
      Scott uploaded a video on Instagram of him having a ‘late night session’ with ‘the future 2X heavyweight champion of the world’.
      And Wilder seemed to be focusing on hitting and moving – something that he didn’t do when he was floored twice on route to losing to Fury.
      Scott was Wilder’s 31st pro career victim when he was flattened in the first round of their 2014 contest.
      Since then, the pair have struck up a good relationship and the 40-year-old was enlisted to help train Wilder after they began sparring.
      The former world champ, 35, fired coach Mark Breland following the Fury defeat.
      But it seems unlikely that Wilder will get the revenge rematch against Tyson Fury.
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      Wilder has not floored since he was battered by Tyson Fury In February 2020Credit: Reuters
      Wilder still put that fearsome right hand through its paces

      Promoter Eddie Hearn teased ‘some good news’ to come for boxing fans NEXT WEEK with hopes Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury will be officially announced.
      Joshua, 31, and Fury, 32, agreed a site deal last month, believed to be Saudi Arabia for an August 7 unification bout.
      Hearn had hinted the fight would be officially announced during Billy Joe Saunders’ bout with Canelo Alvarez.
      Unfortunately for fight fans, he did not go that far, but he did signal they won’t have to wait much longer.
      He said: “Canelo and Joshua are the two biggest names in boxing. Oh and we got some good news for you next week too.”
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