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      Tommy Fury brands Jake Paul a ‘s***house’ and warns he will ‘stick it on him’ if he sees YouTuber in the street

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      TOMMY FURY has vowed to ‘stick it on’ Jake Paul if he ever sees the YouTuber in person.Fury, the younger brother of WBC heavyweight king Tyson, has been embroiled in a war of words with the social media star for the last two months.
      Tommy Fury has vowed to ‘stick it on’ Jake Paul if he ever sees the YouTuber in personCredit: Round ‘N’ Bout Media
      Jake Pauls has ticked off Fury with his trash talkCredit: Reuters
      Paul, 24, added fuel to the fire earlier this month by claiming Fury’s girlfriend – Molly-Mae Hague – direct messaged him on Twitter.
      And his comments have annoyed Fury to the point of him wanting a physical altercation.
      In an interview with iFL TV, TNT said of the former Disney star: “In a ring, I’d rip him to pieces.
      “If I ever do see him; any events or if I see him on the street, I’m gonna stick it on him.”
      Ex- Love Island contestant Fury renewed his calls to face the younger Paul brother earlier this month after seeing him brutally KO former UFC star Ben Askren.
      Provisional talks over a clash between the pair have taken place but have yet to bear any fruit.
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      How Tommy Fury and Jake Paul stack upCredit: SUNSPORT
      And Fury reckons it’s unlikely he’ll ever share the ring with The Problem Child.
      He said: “Jake Paul, he’s just a s***house.
      “He won’t ever fight me because he hasn’t got a pair of balls. And that’s just it.”
      Paul, however, insists he’s more than willing to throw down with the undefeated Fury, although he wants the former reality TV star to pick a notable win first.
      He told ESPN: “No one has ever watched any of his fights, the only reason people know of him is because of me.

      “He started talking about me and his brother called me out on his behalf.
      “No one has ever watched a Tommy Fury pay-per-view so no one knows if he will do numbers at the box office.
      “His [promoter Frank Warren] went on TV and said send the contract, 50/50.
      “I was like, get out of here with that.
      “This guy only has a name and has articles written about him because of me and you’re asking for 50/50… take it somewhere else.
      “Maybe when he fights someone with a winning record and a highlight performance then it makes sense for us to fight, but until then, move on.”
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      Anthony Joshua fight with Tyson Fury in further doubt with Saudi site deal ‘mirage’ and Deontay Wilder talks to begin

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      BOB ARUM has claimed Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury’s site deal to fight in Saudi Arabia is a ‘mirage’ which could lead to talks with Deontay Wilder. The heavyweight superstars are still in negotiations for an undisputed title decider in the summer, which was first signed in March.
      Tyson Fury and US promoter Bob Arum
      Eddie Hearn revealed both champions had agreed a site deal, believed to be Saudi Arabia, with three weekend spots to choose from.
      But Fury’s US promoter Arum has now thrown doubt over Saudi deal and unification super-fight altogether.
      He told The Ring: “If I had to bet whether the Tyson Fury versus Anthony Joshua fight would happen or not, I would say no.”
      Negotiations between Fury, 32, and Joshua, 31, all came as Wilder, 35, took his right to redemption with the Gypsy King to court.
      The American was dethroned of the WBC belt in February 2020 but already had an immediate rematch included in the contract.
      But Fury’s side argued that expired in October, allowing him to enter talks with AJ, which Arum appears to claim have stalled.
      The legendary promoter travelled with Fury to California to work on mediation with Wilder.
      But former lawyer Arum is open to turning the legal case into talks for a trilogy fight, should the Battle of Britain collapse completely.

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      He said: “A switch to negotiation is possible.”
      Hearn has always maintained they never had a backup for Joshua bar fighting Fury.
      And he warned Arum’s comments are all part of a masterplan to accelerate talks between the opposing camps.
      Hearn told The Mirror: “Bob is trying to put pressure on, that’s how he works.
      “He will think it’s a bit slow now, give an interview thinking it will speed up the Middle East.
      Deontay Wilder pictured with Malik ScottCredit: Instagram @malikkingscott
      Anthony Joshua is in talks to fight Tyson FuryCredit: Rex
      “We don’t need to play that game, everybody’s on board, let’s just go through the process correctly.
      “Time is of the essence and if we got into a situation where the site agreement wasn’t signed in less than a week, we would have to start looking at things.
      “But no-one has a plan B, which is a good sign. Bob may talk about Tyson fighting Wilder, but he ain’t going to fight Wilder, it’s a nothing fight.
      “I don’t have other plans, normally I have plan A, B and C, but it’s all about this fight and it will happen.”
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      Dana White refuses to have Jake Paul fight in the UFC as he bashes YouTuber for boxing ‘handpicked’ opponents

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      UFC supremo Dana White has ruled out the prospect of Jake Paul setting foot inside the octagon.The YouTuber and his elder brother Logan have taken the boxing world by storm in the last few years.
      Jake Paul has taken the boxing world by storm along with his brother LoganCredit: Getty
      UFC chief Dana White has emphatically ruled out jake Paul setting foot inside the octagonCredit: Reuters
      Although the trend of social media stars getting into the ring has become somewhat lucrative, White is refusing to follow the crowd.
      When asked if he’d contemplate getting into the Paul business, he told the media at the UFC 261 post-fight press conference: “He ain’t fighting in the UFC.
      “You’re getting me talking about this f*****g guy again.”
      Paul, 24, is 3-0 as a professional boxer following TKO victories over AnEson Gib, Nate Robinson and former UFC welterweight Ben Askren.
      But the level of competition the former Disney star has faced has yet to impress veteran promoter White.
      The 51-year-old said: “He’s getting handpicked opponents and God knows what else is going with that whole f*****g this.
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      “There is a market for that – that is not what I do.
      “That is not what I do. People want to see that and it’s great and this kid is going to make a couple of bucks before this ride is over.
      “It’s just not what I do. What I do is what happened tonight. What happened tonight is we sold this place out and it was packed.”
      Paul’s first-round demolition of Askren reportedly drew in a whopping 1.5million pay-per-view buys.
      White is sceptical about Triller’s claim, saying: “The numbers that you’re hearing that they did are full of s**t.
      Dana White doesn’ believe the reported numbers for Paul vs AskrenCredit: Getty

      “They’re full of s**t. They didn’t pull those kind of numbers. Not even f*****g close.
      “Tonight, what happened here tonight, is what I do. The best versus the best.
      “There is a market for that, people want to see that stuff and that kid going to make a couple of bucks and good for him. But that’s not what I do.”
      After getting wind of White’s comments, Paul launched a blistering attack of his own.
      He tweeted: “Dana you say you make the fights fans want to see…so hurry up and make [Jon] Jones vs. [Francis] N’gannou.
      “Pay them their fair share….$10M purse for each guy, plus PPV. Why are UFC fighters so underpaid vs. Boxers?
      “Why did I make more in my 3rd fight than all but two (Khabib [Nurmagomedov] & Conor [McGregor]) UFC fighters have in history? I know why…”
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      Chris Eubank Jr vs Marcus Morrison tale of the tape: How do Brits compare head of clash on Chisora and Parker undercard

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR makes his return to British soil after two years out – with hometown underdog Marcus Morrison welcoming him back. Eubank scored a career-best win over James DeGale in London in February 2019 but a Stateside venture and coronavirus restrictions kept him on the UK shelf.
      How Chris Eubank Jr and Marcus Morrison compare
      Now, with American legend Roy Jones Jr as his trainer, the middleweight contender is back in business.
      But Manchester’s own Morrison is the one looking to deny Eubank of further super-fights with Gennady Golovkin or Canelo Alvarez.
      Here SunSport compares the two as they prepare to feature on Derek Chisora and Joseph Parker’s undercard.
      Chris Eubank Jr
      Eubank turned pro in 2011 after only 26 amateur bouts and the weight of the world on his shoulder thanks to his iconic dad, Chris Sr.
      But the son of a legend soon made a name for himself in ruthless fashion as he tore through the domestic scene.
      It was only in his 19th fight and third year in the sport when he first came unstuck, showing his inexperience against Billy Joe Saunders.
      Having never gone 12 rounds before, Eubank started too slow and despite a late fightback, Saunders won on points.
      The Brit soon bounced back with eight wins until he was again beaten, this time outpointed by George Groves.
      Chris Eubank Jr was beaten by Billy Joe SaundersCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Eubank’s speed, aggression and excitement was never questioned, but his ring IQ and boxing smarts were.
      That was until he sent old rival James DeGale into retirement in 2019, showing a more educated jab and game plan in the process.
      Now coming down from super-middleweight, Eubank has promised to rely less on aggression and more on precision.
      Under Jones, if he can mix in his undeniable speed and punch out-put with a more measured approach, a world title is well within his grasp.
      But before he can think about the bright lights of GGG and Canelo, he has to first get past the potential banana skin of Morrison.
      James DeGale was retired by Chris Eubank JrCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

      Marcus Morrison
      Morrison began boxing at the age of five but his career looked destined for the football pitch as he learned his trade in Man City’s academy.
      But aged 16, he went through the heartbreak of being told he was ‘too small’ for the side, as City released the local lad.
      Morrison then focussed all his efforts on boxing and in 2014 he turned pro, winning his first 14 fights.
      He was first beaten in 2017 against future world title challenger Jason Welborn.
      But it was Morrison’s next fight which caused disaster as he was defeated by Tyan Booth to lose twice on the spin.
      The former footballer has since turned his fortunes around with nine wins in his last 10 bouts.
      It included a knockout of the year contender against Emanuele Blandamura in July 2019.
      Eubank has the advantage in speed and momentum, but with 16 KOs in 23 wins, Morrison has the power to cause an upset.
      Marcus Morrison fights Chris Eubank Jr in ManchesterCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing More

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      Canelo Alvarez reveals his brother was KIDNAPPED just days before Rocky Fielding fight and had to negotiate release

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      CANELO ALVAREZ revealed his brother was KIDNAPPED just days before his fight with Rocky Fielding and he had to negotiate the release. The Mexican superstar dispatched of Fielding in comfortable fashion in December 2018 with a third-round stoppage.
      Canelo Alvarez revealed his brother was kidnapped just days before his fight with Rocky Fielding
      Rocky Fielding was beaten by Canelo Alvarez in December 2018Credit: AP:Associated Press
      But little did anyone know behind the scenes, Canelo was facing a much larger fight to secure his brother’s safety.
      In an interview with Graham Bensinger, boxing’s top attraction opened up on the frightening ordeal which occurred only days before he fought.
      Canelo, 30, said: “Over the phone, I negotiated all the – I negotiated everything for his release.
      “For three days, I negotiated with those a**holes so they would let him go. Three days.
      “After I negotiated, I was still thinking, imagine if this had been my daughter, my mother, my father. For me it would’ve been more difficult.
      “And on top of that I had to fight on Saturday, and a thousand interviews and everything, no one knew anything.
      “And that’s what I’m getting at, everybody thinks, wow, you know, they see me up there and say, ‘Wow, it’s very easy’.
      “But nothing is easy in this life, everything is difficult.”

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      Canelo, a four-division champion, did not specify what one of his six brothers were kidnapped.
      The pound-for-pound No1, who fights Billy Joe Saunders on May 8, hails from Guadalajara, but has adopted San Diego as his US training base.
      Becoming the hottest prize fighter in the world, Canelo has fought exclusively in America for the past ten years, but still lives in Mexico.
      His last fight in Mexico was in 2011, and he opened up on why plans to leave his homeland completely, amid safety concerns.
      Canelo said: “This is why I’m not here in Mexico much anymore, because it’s not safe.”
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      How Tyson Fury set Joseph Parker up with one of his top three coaches Andy Lee to help send Chisora into retirement

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      TYSON FURY set up Joseph Parker with one of his top three coaches Andy Lee to potentially inflict more damage on old pal Derek Chisora. Fury twice beat Chisora, in 2011 and then three years later, but since then the two have formed a friendship.
      Joseph Parker, Andy Lee and Tyson FuryCredit: Instagram @joeboxerparker
      Derek Chisora during his 2014 loss to Tyson FuryCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      So much so that the Gypsy King offered his former rival a third fight before they retire.
      But if Parker, who faces Chisora this Saturday, has it his way there will be no need, as he would have forced ‘Del Boy’ to hang his gloves up early.
      Fury, 32, will have some part to play in it, as he linked the Kiwi up with his current assistant coach, former middleweight champion Lee.
      Parker told Sky Sports: “I thought, ‘Who shall I ask for advice?’ What better man to ask than Tyson Fury?
      “So I gave him a call and he said to me that there’s three trainers in the world that he rates really highly – and he said that Andy Lee was one of them.
      “He said: ‘Why don’t I give Andy Lee a text and see if he’s available?'”
      Lee revealed only days after first speaking to Parker, the New Zealander was on a flight to Ireland.

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      He said: “Tyson called me, he said: ‘Would you like to train Joseph Parker?’
      “I said: ‘I’ll talk to him.’ On the Wednesday, Joseph landed in Ireland.”
      Parker, 29, hired Lee, 36, following his split with long-time trainer Kevin Barry after their win over Junior Fa, 31, in February.
      Chisora, 37, comes into his fourth straight pay-per-view fight having lost against Oleksandr Usyk, 34, in October, in a heavyweight headliner.
      Defeat In Manchester would be his 11th in 43 outings, and enough to be his last, Parker reckons.
      He said: : “I feel like when I beat him, he should retire, but that’s up to him. Derek has his own plans.”
      Joseph Parker fights Derek Chisora in ManchesterCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      Derek Chisora fights in his fourth straight PPV billCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      Joseph Parker warned he will send Derek Chisora into retirementCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing More

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      Tyson Fury vows to QUIT in his corner if fight with Anthony Joshua goes past three rounds as he predicts early knockout

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      TYSON FURY vowed to QUIT in the corner if his fight with Anthony Joshua goes past three rounds – such is his confidence in an early night.The heavyweight superstars are still in negotiations for an undisputed title decider in the summer.
      Tyson Fury vowed to quit in the corner if his fight with Anthony Joshua goes past three rounds
      Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are still in talks to fightCredit: AP:Associated Press
      But as talks drag on, Fury appeared frustrated on social media as he called out rival AJ.
      And he promised the fight will not make it into the fourth round, one way or another.
      Fury said: “While I’m on a rant, I may as well call out one more person; a big useless dosser, not a real fighting man, hype job, bodybuild, crossfit, big, ugly s***house.
      “And that’s Anthony Joshua. AJ, if you’re out there let’s make this fight happen you big dosser, you big s***house, bum dosser.
      “I’m going to smash your face in too, and there’s not one thing you can do about it. Prove me wrong sucker, prove me wrong.
      “I’m No1, numero uno.”
      Fury then added: “Just been thinking, another message for AJ; AJ, if you go past three rounds with me, I’ll quit in the corner.
      “Because that’s how confident I am of taking you cold out in the first two, three rounds. Out, like a light switch.”

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      Joshua, 31, and Fury, 32, signed to fight each other in March, with promoters left to agree a date and venue.
      AJ’s backer Eddie Hearn revealed both champions had agreed a site deal, believed to be Saudi Arabia, with three weekend spots to choose from.
      But Fury’s US promoter Bob Arum threw doubt over the unification, claiming to have not spoke to Hearn for weeks.
      The Matchroom Boxing boss was quick to fire back, as he insisted it was all part of Arum’s plan to pile the pressure on.
      Hearn told The Mirror: “Bob is trying to put pressure on, that’s how he works.
      Promoter Eddie Hearn with Anthony JoshuaCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      Tyson Fury pictured with Bob Arum
      “He will think it’s a bit slow now, give an interview thinking it will speed up the Middle East.
      “We don’t need to play that game, everybody’s on board, let’s just go through the process correctly.
      “Time is of the essence and if we got into a situation where the site agreement wasn’t signed in less than a week, we would have to start looking at things.
      “But no-one has a plan B, which is a good sign. Bob may talk about Tyson fighting Wilder, but he ain’t going to fight Wilder, it’s a nothing fight.
      “I don’t have other plans, normally I have plan A, B and C, but it’s all about this fight and it will happen.” More

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      Chris Eubank Jr inspired by dad’s tears in Michael Watson reunion as he bids to join British boxing’s new golden age

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR watched his father’s tears touch the nation and knew he had to be part of British boxing’s new golden age.Two-weight icon Chris Sr was reunited with Michael Watson on TV when he was interviewed by Piers Morgan in February, where they remembered the 1991 fight that left Watson with life-changing  injuries.
      Chris Eubank Sr’s tears made his son realise he should return to the ring to make a bigger mark in boxing
      Michael Watson suffered life-changing injuries in this 1991 fight with Chris Eubank SrCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Chris Eubank Jr is determined to show he can be a special talentCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      That thrilling-yet-tragic clash is twinned with Nigel Benn’s brutal 1995 win over Gerald McClellan that also left the American fighting a string of disabilities.
      And when 31-year-old Eubank Jr saw his dad weep — for just the second time in his life — he felt the swell of support for the 1990s icon and knew his Saturday return to a British ring, after two years away, was perfectly timed.
      The 29-2 ace told SunSport: “I watched that show and I had only ever seen my father cry once in my whole life.
      “He didn’t know I saw him but it was when I was a kid, sitting at the stop of the stairs at the family home and his mother had just died.
      “That show was just the second time I had seen him cry and it was hard to watch. But it is real, the sport is a tough game and bad things happen.
      “That was a golden era for British boxing and we are in another one again now hopefully, with Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury close to happening, and I hope to give fans some big fights soon.”
      Even before his welcome home party, Eubank Jr is being chased for big domestic rows with former British champ Liam Williams and recently-crowned new Lonsdale king Felix Cash.
      And the Brighton-based middleweight has a new weapon in his arsenal with pound-for-pound legend Roy Jones Jr his new trainer.

      Eubank Jr added: “Despite all the money he made in his career, he is a simple guy, he likes to relax with his animals, he is not high-maintenance and it will be fun to live together.”
      Eubank Jr has enjoyed three high-profile British rivalry bouts and hopes he has earned the respect of even his doubters.
      The 2014 loss to Billy Joe Saunders sparked a hatred that still simmers today, while George Groves was too powerful for his former sparring partner in 2018.
      But Olympic golden boy James DeGale was retired by Eubank Jr in his last home fight in February 2019.
      He said: “I feel like a very different man to the guy who last boxed in the UK against James DeGale.
      “Boxing is a young man’s game but as you get older and wiser but you have to change certain things, like your training or your fighting style. There are  differences in the way I am now to how I was back then.
      “I hope British fight fans are glad to see me back, I feel I have served my time and taken big fights they wanted to see.
      “I don’t think I have ever under-performed or bottled a fight, I have always put everything on the line which not all fighters do these days.
      “Even in the fights I have lost, I feel I have given it my all.
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      “I feel like I have represented the sport well and hopefully the people who didn’t back me at the start of my career have been won over by some of my performances.
      “I am sure there are still some people who don’t like me and don’t rate me, but that is just a part of boxing.
      “You are never going to be able to convince everyone and I am not looking to please everybody.
      “Love me or hate me I go into that ring every time and put on a show.”
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