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      Tyson Fury reveals tactics for Anthony Joshua fight and claims rival ‘doesn’t have biggest heart and not hard to hit’

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      TYSON FURY believes that he will make light work of Anthony Joshua, if the pair finally meet later this year.The highly-anticipated heavyweight unification bout is expected to take place in Saudi Arabia in August.
      Tyson Fury wants to face Anthony Joshua sooner rather than laterCredit: Getty
      And the Gypsy King, who remains in the dark over negotiations, is as confident as ever.
      He told ESPN: “It’s pretty simple – hit him in the face a few times and he’ll fall over.
      “He doesn’t have the biggest heart, he hasn’t got the most resilience and he’s not the hardest to hit.
      “When I land it’s gonna be over quite quickly.”
      Whatever happens, Fury is determined to be active this year, after only fighting once in 2020.
      The 32-year-old, when asked about whether he believes AJ will be next, added: “I hope so.
      “I’m hoping and praying it’s going to be AJ but I’m not going to wait around forever.
      “I need to be active, I need to keep busy, and it’s up to Top Rank to make that happen.
      AJ, 31, will put his belts on the line later this yearCredit: PA
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      “They’re my promotional team and I’m sure they’re going to keep me busy this year.
      “I need two fights this year, regardless of who it’s gonna be, let’s make it happen.”
      Fury hasn’t fought since February last year, when he dispatched of Deontay Wilder inside seven rounds in Las Vegas.
      Joshua, meanwhile, successfully defended his title against Kubrat Pulev in December.
      And while Saudi Arabia, where he defeated Andy Ruiz Jr in 2019, is expected to host the fight, AJ wants to face Fury at home.
      He said: “We want to have people coming to the venue. It’s just finding the right location. For me, Wembley would be ideal.”

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      Jake Paul agrees to fight Tommy Fury but on condition his brother Tyson fights heavyweight Michael Hunter on same card

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      JAKE PAUL accepted Tommy Fury’s call out – on the condition his older brother Tyson fights Michael Hunter on the same card.The younger Fury, 21, immediately challenged the YouTuber to a scrap on Saturday night.
      Jake Paul beat Ben Askren with a first-round KO and was immediately called out by Tommy FuryCredit: Getty
      Fury boasts an unbeaten record of five wins from five, including four knockoutsCredit: Round ‘N’ Bout Media
      Paul, 24, secured his third professional boxing win when he savagely KO’d Ben Askren in the first minute of round one.
      Fury tweeted “I’m ready to give the people what they want”, referring to a showdown with rival Paul.
      The feud began when WBC champ Tyson implored Paul to take on his younger brother.
      Speaking to ES News, Paul responded to Love Island star Tommy and laid down his demands.
      He said: “I’m going to plant the seed now.
      “Tommy Fury vs me and Michael Hunter against Tyson Fury on the same night.
      “Tommy is weak… and Tommy’s girlfriend [Molly-Mae Hague] DM’d me before they went on that reality show.”
      Light-heavyweight Tommy boasts an impressive pro boxing record with five wins from five fights, the last four all by knockout.

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      Jake Paul is cutting no corners with his diet

      ‘The Problem Child’ Paul may have to step up a weight division from cruiserweight for the fight to happen.
      But the chances of Hunter getting in on the act to face Tyson appear slim – at least for now.
      The 6ft 9ins superstar, 32, is on course to fight Anthony Joshua this summer in the first part of their two-bout Battle of Britain deal.
      Fury’s WBC and The Ring crowns will be on the line while AJ will be defending his WBA, WBO and IBF belts in their quest to be named undisputed heavyweight champion.
      Hunter, 32, is due to face Filip Hrgovic for the right to become the mandatory IBF challenger.
      Tyson Fury will face Anthony Joshua this summer in the first of their heavyweight showdownsCredit: PA
      Michael Hunter, right, will become IBF mandatory challenger if he beats Filip HrgovicCredit: Alamy

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      Inside Floyd Mayweather’s $50m custom private jet with name on side, masseuse, TVs, luxury seats, and high-stakes poker

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER has earned a life of luxury as one of the greatest – and most box office – boxers in history.And he certainly lives up to his ‘Money’ nickname when travelling, leaving no stone unturned in living the high life.
      Mayweather, 44, always travels in styleCredit: Instagram @floydmayweather
      The £43.5million jet features Mayweather’s name across the sideCredit: Instagram @gentry_lv
      Floyd can enjoy a massage onboardCredit: Instagram @floydmayweather
      Naturally the American, who is believed to be worth around £510million, does his fair share of travelling, and to do so, he has the perfect means of transportation.
      Mayweather, 44, owns a plush £43.5million private jet, that has taken him to destinations including Monte Carlo, Hong Kong, Bali, Fiji and Tokyo, among many others.
      And true to form, not a penny has been spared in making his frequent journeys as comfortable as possible.
      The Gulfstream G650 jet, dubbed Air Mayweather, has glorious interior features including luxurious leather seats and even a bed for him to get some rest.
      Also on board is an in-built entertainment system, so that there’s not a boring moment in transit.
      While perched on one of the leather seats, Mayweather has been known to have a nice trim, or even a rub down, having brought a masseuse aboard on a recent trip.
      Far from the conditions of a stuffy commercial flight, fresh air is pumped into the aircraft every two minutes, keeping Floyd in perfect nick.

      The American can enjoy an in-built entertainment system onboardCredit: Instagram @floydmayweather
      Mayweather can kip in comfortCredit: Instagram @floydmayweather
      Air Mayweather has cruised to a number of exotic locationsCredit: Instagram @gentry_lv
      Having to board is never a choreCredit: Instagram @floydmayweather

      Air Mayweather features a satellite phone, a rarity even for luxurious private planes, in case he needs to make a call while cruising thousands of feet above the ground.
      Floyd has engaged in some high-stakes poker games aboard his jet.
      And he loves to show off his beloved aircraft on social media.
      The plane’s exterior has his name planted across the side, while the letters ‘TBE’ are also visible, standing for ‘The Best Ever’.
      The interior is perfect for chilling outCredit: Instagram @floydmayweather
      The stakes are always high with Money MayweatherCredit: Instagram @floydmayweather
      Mayweather loves to show his prized possessions on InstagramCredit: Instagram @floydmayweather
      It’s never too early or too late for a rideCredit: Instagram @gentry_lv
      Mayweather had been set to face YouTuber Logan Paul in an odd boxing match-up on February 20.
      But the bout was delayed, with no new date or venue announced.
      But Paul, 26, defiantly wrote on social media: “Waiting on that new date, Floyd Mayweather.”
      Wherever it takes place, getting there won’t be a problem for Mayweather.

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      Floyd Mayweather vs Logan Paul date: When will fight take place now, what TV channel and live stream will it be on?

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER and Logan Paul have agreed to take part in one of the most bizarre boxing matches in history.The 50-0 Money Man has defeated Conor McGregor and Tenshin Nasukawa in his last two fights, but an exhibition against YouTube sensation Paul could be the strangest yet.
      Floyd Mayweather has agreed to fight Logan PaulCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Logan Paul fighting against KSICredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Here’s what we know about the fight so far.
      When will Floyd Mayweather vs Logan Paul take place?
      Floyd Mayweather vs Logan Paul was supposed to be held on Saturday, February 20, but the fight was postponed.
      It was rumoured that the reason for the postponement was a lack of interest, however Logan Paul denied that that was the case.
      Claiming the decision was down to “business complications”, he said: “The Mayweather fight is pushed [back] which I am completely OK with.
      “The fight’s still happening [but] we want to have a packed arena somewhere and then the business side of things, we have to iron them out.
      “He’s got a lot of people on his team, [his advisor] Al Haymon got involved, if you know boxing, you know what that means for getting an actual deal done and figuring out a venue.
      Logan Paul was there to support his brother Jake after he beat former MMA star Ben AskrenCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      “I need as much practice, training, sparring under my belt against this guy.
      “With every day that goes past I get better and he gets older.”
      If the reason for the postponement is to ensure the fight takes place in front of a full stadium, then a date of later this year is feasible.
      US states such as Florida and Texas, where Canelo Alvarez vs Billy Joe Saunders will take place, are already allowing sports venues to host events at full capacity.

      What TV channel and live stream will Floyd Mayweather vs Logan Paul be on?
      In February, Logan Paul incorrectly claimed that Al Haymon had announced the fight would be on Showtime in the US.
      However, the network did broadcast Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor stateside.
      Both Mayweather vs McGregor and Logan Paul vs KSI were shown on Sky Sports Box Office in the UK, so that could well be the channel for any eventual fight between Mayweather and Paul.
      However, no UK broadcaster has been announced for the potential fight yet. More

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      UFC legend Cormier fumes at Askren ‘laughing all the way to the back’ as fans call K.O loss to Jake Paul ‘a fix’

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      DANIEL CORMIER said Ben Askren was ‘laughing all the way to the back’ after being knocked out by Jake Paul. The retired UFC welterweight was stopped in two minutes following a simple one-two combination.
      Ben Askren, pictured with wife Amy, didn’t look too upset about his defeat
      Askren, 36, barely got an attack off during the fight but did make it to his feet after being floored.
      Still, it was not enough to convince the referee he was stable enough to continue, with the fight waved off afterwards.
      Askren was captured afterwards smiling as he made his way out of the arena with his wife Amy.
      They married in 2010 and have three children together – daughters Alex and Andy and son Ozzie.
      Cormier, 41, tweeted: “Wait a minute, did Askren get us all?
      “Like this is some magician stuff he wasn’t laughing on his way to the back was he? Cmon Ben lol @Benaskren.”
      Askren was guaranteed a £360,000 purse but bonuses after the pay-per-view sales means he can expect to clear £1million.
      And fans accused the retired fighter of cashing out with an underwhelming performance.
      That’s ben walking to the bank right now.— Adam Shiek (@adam_shiek) April 18, 2021

      I mean he made it clear he might lose, and he also just made $1M for 60 seconds of his time. And now he just goes back to wrestling. I’d be smiling too.— Jesse (@jesseg183) April 18, 2021

      Fake fight , only for money , I Think they set up this— Rafal_ski (@Eryk25073736) April 18, 2021

      So Ben Askren can take a punch from some of the most lethal men on the planet in the UFC but cant go a round with Jake Paul. Nothing and nobody will ever convince me that this was anything other than a fix. A complete embarrassment to the sport of professional boxing— Gerry Twomz 🔰 (@TwomeyGerard) April 18, 2021

      Just saw the Jake Paul/Askren stoppage. What a load of guff. Ref said he was stumbling… not when he walked forward he wasn’t, he took a step to the right. Fix at the highest level.— Dan B (@DannoGB) April 18, 2021

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      One said: “Just saw the Jake Paul/Askren stoppage. What a load of guff.
      “Ref said he was stumbling… not when he walked forward he wasn’t, he took a step to the right. Fix at the highest level.”
      Another said: “So Ben Askren can take a punch from some of the most lethal men on the planet in the UFC but cant go a round with Jake Paul.
      “Nothing and nobody will ever convince me that this was anything other than a fix. A complete embarrassment to the sport of professional boxing.”
      Askren was subject to ridicule online as he was stopped by the social media star – but later admitted it was justifiable.
      He said: “It’s probably deserved. I got knocked out by Jake Paul, it’s f***ing embarrassing.”
      Jake Paul knocked out Ben Askren in round oneCredit: Getty
      The referee waved off the contestCredit: Getty
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      Boxing fans want Oscar De La Hoya’s comeback fight to be ‘stopped’ after ‘train wreck’ appearance on Paul vs Askren show

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      BOXING fans have called for Oscar De La Hoya’s comeback fight to be axed following his appearance on the Jake Paul vs Ben Askren broadcast.The former six-weight world champion joined the Triller broadcast team ahead of Frank Mir’s clash with former cruiserweight king Steve Cunningham.
      Oscar De La Hoya was part of the Triller broadcast tea,Credit: TRILLER
      But his appearance sparked concerns about his proposed comeback fightCredit: TRILLER
      And shortly after he came on the desk, it became apparent he wasn’t completely sound of mind.
      The 48-year-old slurred his words at times and repeated himself throughout the fight.
      And his car crash appearance sparked some fans to call for his proposed July 3 comeback to be scrapped.
      One tweeted: “Oscar De La Hoya is one of my all-time favorites.
      “He needs to be drug tested immediately by any athletic commission that is about to sanction him so that his comeback fight can be stopped.
      “He has a real problem if he can’t stay sober for a night of live broadcast wk.
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      “Think about how bad Oscar’s well-documented addictions must be flaring up right now if he can’t stay sober for one night of planned broadcast work, while in training camp for a fight.”
      Another said: “Oscar De La Hoya needs to fight substance use before he gets back in the ring.”
      One concerned fan predicted a bad return for The Golden Boy, saying: “Oscar De La Hoya gonna lose his comeback fight.
      Another concerned viewer remarked: “De La Hoya better not drink this much before his comeback fight.”
      When asked about his comeback, an out-of-sorts De La Hoya – who has openly talked about his substance abuse in the past – said: “You can expect a f***ing real fight. A real fight.
      Oscar De La Hoya is gearing up to make his return to the ringCredit: GETTY

      “Whoever I pick to be my opponent. You bet your ass that I’m gonna be the best motherf****r out there.
      “I always fought the very best, and I’m proud of that. And whoever it is, I’ve been retired for 14 years.
      “But guess what I’m pick the very best.”
      He added: “I don’t care who it is.
      “I will fight until the end, I will bleed until the end. And I will go down to the end.”
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      Andy Ruiz Jr shows off epic body transformation ahead of return after shedding two stone since Anthony Joshua defeat

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      ANDY RUIZ JR is looking in tip-top shape for his fresh assault on the heavyweight crown.The former world champion shocked fans when downing Anthony Joshua in 2019 despite his portly frame.
      Andy Ruiz Jr claims to be at 257lbs ahead of his return to the ringCredit: Marc Aspland – The Times
      Andy Ruiz Jr has told reporters he’s currently weighing 257lbs, two weeks out from his return against Chris Arreola.He weighed 268lbs for the first Anthony Joshua fight and 283lbs for the rematch.PBC/FOX showed this image comparison during their broadcast last night. pic.twitter.com/tj30JD9CMG— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) April 18, 2021

      And he piled on even more pounds, after enjoying the lifestyle that comes with being world heavyweight king, for his rematch defeat to the Brit in December 2019.
      It defeat remains his last appearance in the ring, but that changes on May 1 when the 31-year-old meets Chris Arreola in California.
      Ahead of the fight, Ruiz Jr has switched up his training regime and shed two stone in comparison to his AJ loss.
      The Mexican-American weighed in at 268lbs when defeating Joshua and 283lbs in their December 2019 rematch.
      But, after a fresh image of the fighter was released by PBC/Fox, via Michael Benson, Ruiz Jr is down at 257lbs as the fight draws into view.
      Should he get back into winning form, a potential showdown with Dillian Whyte is on the cards – as revealed by SunSport earlier this month.
      Ruiz Jr will face veteran championship contender Arreola in confident mood having revamped his training routine.
      He told Fight Hub TV: “I’ve always been overweight and now I’ve been dropping weight normally and in the right way; by eating right, not just wearing the sauna suit, starving yourself…
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      “Because that’s what I used to do back in the day. But now that we’re eating the right things, we’re working on the right things, I feel amazing.
      “I can do better stuff that I couldn’t do before because of my big gut, I had chi-chis, I had t**s that wouldn’t let me throw the right punches and all that.
      “But now I’m more motivated, I’m more dedicated in this sport and sky’s the limit.”

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      Jake Paul reveals Ben Askren fight sold 1.3 million PPVs and he’s set to rake in millions in TV money

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      JAKE PAUL revealed his KO of Ben Askren sold 1.3million pay-per-views on Saturday night.And the YouTube star says the bout generated a mega £47million just in PPV buys.
      Jake Paul looked pretty happy as he shared news of his fight PPV salesCredit: Instagram
      The YouTube star stopped Ben Askren in the first roundCredit: Getty
      Paul looked delighted to share the news as he posted an image on Instagram flashing a load of bank notes.
      The 24-year-old is set to make millions more in box office money on top of his reported £500,000 fight purse.
      Paul stopped Askren in round one of their Triller pay-per-view headline bout in Atlanta, Georgia.
      Paul landed a simple one-two over the top and left the retired UFC fighter unable to continue in the eyes of the referee.
      And a video shot ringside showed the brutality of Paul’s finish as Askren was left face-flat on the canvas.
      Afterwards, he said: “I told y’all I was gonna do it in the first round. I told y’all I’m a real fighter.
      “I don’t know how many times I’ve gotta prove myself that this is for real.”
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      Jake Paul will rake in millions in TV money for the winCredit: Getty
      Askren, 36, barely got into the fight before he hit the deck and saw the action waved off.
      Paul, 24, moved to 3-0 in his boxing career since turning professional in January 2020 and dedicated the win to his bodyguard Shamir ‘Shadow’ Bolivar, who passed away earlier this month.

      He said: “This is for Shadow, my security guard, who passed away ten days ago.
      “He told me I would knock him out in the first round. He said he had a vision, a dream.
      “This has been the hardest ten days of my life. I had to hold it together to keep it going. And I’m just honoured to be here.”
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