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      Tyson Fury reveals how Billy Joe Saunders will give Canelo Alvarez a ‘boxing lesson’ in 8 May super-fight

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      TYSON FURY believes pal Billy Joe Saunders will give Canelo Alvarez a ‘boxing lesson’ in their May 8 showdown.The pair will lock horns in Texas next month in a unification super-middleweight mega-fight.
      Tyson Fury is expecting his close pal Billy Joe Saunders to cause a shock and beat Canelo AlvarezCredit: Instagram / @gypsyking101
      And Fury is expecting his fellow Brit to retain his unbeaten professional record with a shock victory over the 30-year-old Mexican champ.
      The Gypsy King – who is training with Saunders in Las Vegas – told Behind The Gloves: “I think Billy Joe gives him a boxing lesson.
      “Everyone raves on about Canelo and how good he is, but every time Billy Joe steps into the pressure cooker he delivers, much like myself.
      “He’s going to shock a lot of people and it’s gonna be an easier fight than people think.
      “I’m gonna be there and I’m gonna hold them belts with him when we win.”
      Welwyn warrior Saunders, 31, is confident of shocking the world and handing the hard-hitting Canelo his second professional loss.
      He told talkSPORT: “I’m the seventh Brit he’s faced, he’s dealt with six of them very comfortably.
      “The Brits like dancing and moving and thinking they’ve gotta run away, but I will be there for him to hit.
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      How the two stars shape-up head-to-headCredit: The Sun

      “I will be in range for him to hit. I’ll be setting traps, the same as he’ll be setting traps.
      “Brain over brawn here. Brain wins this, technical thinking wins this.”
      Canelo’s WBA, WBC and The Ring crowns are on the line while Saunders is protecting his WBO title held since May 2019.
      The WBC revealed a special Mestizo belt is also up for grabs, recognising the significance of two important dates in the Mexican calendar.
      Eddie Hearn is hoping to get 60,000 fans inside the AT&T Stadium – home of the Dallas Cowboys – in Arlington.
      Saunders is currently deep into his training camp out in Nevada – working out at the UFC Performance Institute.
      And he was joined in the gym by WBC heavyweight king Fury as the 6ft 9ins giant prepares to take on Anthony Joshua this summer.
      Mexican Canelo is the heavy favourite to secure his 56th professional win on May 8Credit: Getty

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      Jake Paul says he is showing ‘signs of brain disease’ but ‘putting mental health on line’ to train for Ben Askren fight

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      JAKE PAUL has claimed he’s showing ‘early signs’ of the brain disease CTE ahead of his showdown with Ben Askren.The YouTuber will lock horns with the former UFC welterweight in a boxing match in the early hours of Sunday morning.
      Jake Paul has claimed to be showing ‘early signs’ of CTECredit: Getty
      Jake Paul will box former UFC welterweight Ben Askren early on Sunday morningCredit: Getty
      And he’s sparked further uproar ahead of the crossover fight by claiming to be exhibiting symptoms of CTE (Chronic traumatic encephalopathy).
      He said: “It’s a dangerous sport.
      “That’s why, when people question my dedication to it, it’s like, I’m showing up every single day.
      “I’m putting my mental health on the line, my brain is on the line.
      “Like you said, I’ve gone and gotten brain scans and [I] have early signs of CTE.
      “But, I love this sport and wouldn’t trade it for anything else.
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      “I’m a fighter and people will see that whether it’s after Saturday night or whether it’s a year from now they will see that I’m a fighter.”
      CTE is a degenerative brain disease that is caused by repeated head trauma.
      But it can only be diagnosed by studying sections of the brain after death.
      There are currently no scans or tests available to catch the disease in its infancy other than a surface diagnosis from a neurologist.
      Paul’s claim to be suffering from the early effects of CTE could come back to haunt him in the future as athletic commissions may refuse to license him.

      Paul, 24, goes into his clash with Askren as a huge favourite – despite only having two professional fights to his name.
      And the former Disney star is confident of adding the former ONE Championship and Bellator 170lb champ’s name to his victim list.
      He said: “These MMA guys think because they throw punches they know how to box.
      “The world complained because I knocked out a basketball player and not a real fighter.
      Jake Paul is cutting no corners with his diet
      “So now I’m giving the people what they want by taking on a ‘real fighter.’
      “After Ben Askren is added to my knockout meme collection, what can anybody say?
      “This is why I’m confident in my ability to destroy this guy.
      “They have no head movement, they’re slow, they aren’t going to the gym every day and boxing.”
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      Tyson Fury and Hearn hold face-to-face talks for first time in Las Vegas with Anthony Joshua fight set for Saudi Arabia

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      TYSON FURY had a face-to-face meeting with Eddie Hearn in Las Vegas earlier this week to discuss his blockbuster showdown with Anthony Joshua.The biggest fight in the history of British boxing is on the verge of coming to fruition after both fighters agreed on a venue for the bout.
      Eddie Hearn paid Tyson Fury a visit during his stay in Las VegasCredit: GETTY
      Tyson Fury is currently in Las Vegas preparing for his showdown with Anthony JoshuaCredit: INSTAGRAM
      And Hearn is confident there’ll be no further roadblocks for the long-awaited Battle of Britain after having a brief meeting with The Gypsy King.
      He told Behind The Gloves: “Both sides have approved the site offer that they want to go with, and now we’re just finalising the site deal and we’re in a great place.
      “I saw Tyson Fury yesterday, it was good. I just messaged him and said, ‘I’m in Vegas if you fancy a cuppa.’
      “We just had 5/10 minutes. What he basically cemented in my mind was that this [Anthony Joshua] is the only fight he wants.
      “It just good to say, right we’ve got the offer, we all approve.
      “We’re moving forward now. We’re good.
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      “It has been agreed by both sides, the option that we will take, and you’ll get the date very soon and the official announcement.”
      The first instalment of Joshua vs Fury is expected to take place in Saudi Arabia as coronavirus restrictions currently prevent Wembley Stadium from being at full capacity.
      Despite the delay in announcing the multi-million-pound bout, Hearn insists the two-fight series is still on course to take place as scheduled.
      When asked if the first fight will take place in the summer, the Matchroom Boxing chief said: “One hundred per cent.
      Eddie Hearn is confident Anthony Joshua will share the ring with Tyson Fury this summerCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      “That’s the thing. Everybody wants this fight as soon as possible.
      “There is no option for this fight to go at the back end of the year, and I’ve made that clear.
      “The hardest thing about securing the site is in this world we live in today, most people would like to kick it to November, December.
      “That’s not available. It was never available.

      “What was available was a summer fight for the undisputed world heavyweight championship. That is what you’re going to get.
      “Both guys want two fights this year. One will be in the summer and one will be in December.”
      Joshua has been quiet in the build-up to the announcement of the undisputed showdown but recently vowed to kick Fury’s ‘a**e’.
      He said: “We’re expecting me to be a week better with my skills, a week stronger with my mentality, a week wiser and I’m gonna be a week closer to the date where I get to kick Tyson Fury’s a**e.”
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      Conor McGregor fight with Jake Paul ‘close’ as UFC chief Dana White bets $1m YouTuber will lose clash with Ben Askren

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      CONOR McGREGOR vs Jake Paul is ‘closer than anyone thinks’, according to the YouTuber himself.And it could even go down in the next two years.
      Jake Paul has big plans for the futureCredit: Getty
      Conor McGregor is currently focused on his trilogy fight with Dustin PoirierCredit: Reuters
      Paul, 24, is set to fight former Bellator and ONE Championship belt holder Ben Askren on Saturday night.
      But he already has a bout with internet sparring partner McGregor in mind.
      The American has repeatedly insulted the Notorious, calling him an ‘Irish B****’.
      And he believes that they are on a collision course.
      He said: “I think we both are on a road to each other.
      “He wants another boxing fight. He wants to fight Manny Pacquiao. He would get toasted. He just keeps on taking Ls.
      “So I think him fighting me would not only be his money fight, but it would technically be the easiest challenge, right?
      “Fighting Jake Paul would probably be easier than fighting Manny Pacquiao and it would be just as big.
      Paul, 24, is determined to prove Ben Askren and Dana White wrongCredit: Getty
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      “I think we’re a lot closer to a Jake Paul-Conor McGregor fight than anyone thinks. I think it could happen in the next 24 months.”
      UFC chief Dana White bet one million dollars on the ‘f***ing YouTube kid’ to lose to Askren during an appearance on Mike Tyson’s Hotboxin’ Podcast.
      And Paul is motivated to prove him wrong.
      He added: “I’m excited for Dana White to lose a million dollars.
      “But other than that, I’m going to prove millions and millions and millions of people wrong and they have motivated me to become the best version of myself over the last couple of years.”
      As for McGregor’s next fight, against Dustin Poirier in July, Paul is rooting for his rival.
      He concluded: “Conor’s the big name. He’s an A-list celebrity, and there are very few fighters who are A-list celebrities.
      “So we’ll see what happens. I hope he wins against Dustin, I guess, so that the fight becomes more exciting.”
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      Jake Paul vs Ben Askren: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, undercard for HUGE boxing fight

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      JAKE PAUL returns to the ring this weekend for what should be the toughest fight of his career.The YouTube sensation, 24, takes on former UFC star Ben Askren, 36, over eight rounds of boxing.
      How the fighters compare ahead of this weekend’s bout
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      When is Jake Paul vs Ben Askren?
      Jake Paul vs Ben Askren takes place on Saturday, April 17.
      The undercard begins at 2am UK time, with the main event at around 5am UK time through the night into Sunday morning.
      The big show will also feature musical performances by Justin Bieber, The Black Keys, Doja Cat, Saweetie, Diplo, Major Lazer and Mt. Westmore (Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Too $hort and E-40).
      Ben Askren FACE-PALMED Jake Paul at their press conference
      What live stream and TV channel is Jake Paul vs Ben Askren on?
      Jake Paul vs Ben Askren will be broadcast live on Fite.TV and the Triller app.
      The event is available to purchase for $23.99 (£17.42) on Fite.TV.
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      Who is fighting on the undercard?
      Former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir makes his boxing debut against ex-boxing star Steve Cunningham in what should be an intriguing clash.

      Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren (Cruiserweight)
      Regis Prograis vs. Ivan Redkach (Light welterweight)
      Steve Cunningham vs. Frank Mir (Heavyweight)
      Joe Fournier vs. Reykon (Light heavyweight)
      Junior Younan vs. Jeyson Minda (Super middleweight)
      Lorenzo Simpson vs. Francisco Torres (Middleweight)
      Quinton Randall vs. William Jackson (Welterweight)

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      What are the odds?
      Jake Paul to win: 4/6
      Ben Askren to win: 6/5
      Draw: 14/1
      Odds via Paddy Power correct at time of publication
      What have they said?
      Jake Paul: “You f****d up, Ben by taking this fight. April 17, I promised my team, my family, my brother who is there right next to you right now, I promise to make you go down as history as the world’s worst UFC fighter. 
      Ben Askren: “We haven’t seen anything.
      “The level of his competition was so low that it was almost impossible to tell if he is actually good at this.
      “If there is one thing people respect about all fighters it’s the toughness to deal with adversity in battle and we have not seen that out of him.
      “I don’t think he was hit hard by either one of those guys. They were so incredibly terrible at boxing. So we haven’t seen anything out of him yet.” More

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      Liam Williams vs Demetrius Andrade: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel, undercard for world title fight

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      LIAM WILLIAMS finally gets his second shot at a world title when he takes on Demetrius Andrade this weekend. The Welshman has looked emphatic as a middleweight and is now in a mandatory position to challenge for the WBO strap at 160lbs.
      Liam Williams will be looking to win a world title at his second attemptCredit: Getty
      Demetrius Andrade will defend his WBO world title against Williams in FloridaCredit: Getty
      Andrade, however, believes himself to be one of the slickest boxers in the sport, and is aiming to remain undefeated.
      When is Williams vs Andrade?

      William’s clash with Andrade will take place on Saturday, April 17.
      The main card will get going from 8pm UK time, with Williams vs Andrade to begin at around 11pm.
      The fight will take place at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.
      There will be no fans in attendance at the event because of coronavirus restrictions.

      What channel is Williams vs Andrade and can it be live streamed?

      Williams vs Andrade will be shown live on DAZN UK.
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      Coverage of the event will get going from 8pm UK time.
      You can live stream the action from the DAZN app, which is available for download onto your phone, tablet device and Smart TV.

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      Mahammadrasul Majidov vs Andrey Fedosov, 12 rounds, heavyweights
      Otha Jones III vs Jorge Castaneda, 8 rounds, lightweights
      Arthur Biyarslanov vs Israel Mercado, 8 rounds, junior welterweights
      Alexis Espino vs Ty McLeod, 6 rounds, super middleweights
      Aaron Aponte vs Javier Martinez, 4 rounds, junior welterweights

      What have they said?
      “When I win this fight, the options and opportunities are endless,” Williams told SunSport. “And I am going to get the massive fights and massive paydays I deserve.
      “I want to go on and make a massive name for myself, alongside some of Wales’ other great fighters like Joe Calzaghe, Nathan Cleverly, Gavin Rees and Lee Selby.
      “For me to put my name alongside those former world champions will be massive.
      “He is a tall and rangy southpaw so he is going to come out poking and picking at the start and make the beginning a challenge.
      “But then I am going to get on him, break him down and stop him. I think anytime after rounds six or seven I will be able to stop him.” More

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      Watch Mike Tyson throw brutal K.O punch as 54-year-old legend appears on AEW after officially joining the ‘Inner Circle’

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      MIKE TYSON landed a brutal knockout punch as the boxing legend featured on All Elite Wrestling after officially joining the ‘Inner Circle’. Iron Mike has featured on WWE’s rivals AEW in the past but has now linked up with Chris Jericho’s stable.
      Mike Tyson landed a brutal knockout punch on AEWCredit: Twitter / @AEW
      Mike Tyson planted one of his trademark right hands on Cash WheelerCredit: Twitter / @AEW

      Jericho defeated The Pinnacle’s Dax Harwood in singles action, with Tyson acting as the ‘Special Enforcer’ for the match.
      During the clash, the heavyweight icon planted one of his trademark right hands on Cash Wheeler, who was laid out.
      The 54-year-old looks in sensational shape as he continues his comeback trail in the ring.
      Tyson in November came out of retirement, 15 years after his last fight, to face fellow legend Roy Jones Jr, 52.
      The pair boxed to a draw over eight exhibition rounds and both are already planning to fight again.
      But still Tyson is set to make a run in AEW and could even one day end up facing Jericho, who he rivalled in WWE.
      Jericho, 50, told Digital Spy: “It’s not to say that Mike and I won’t fight each other again in the future.
      “We’ve been feuding with each other on-and-off since 2010, so it’s been a decade as it stands.

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      “But for right now this was the best way to tell the story and I think above and beyond we put together a really captivating two-part mini angle that started last week and ends this week for as far as we know, and also leaves an open-ended door for him to come back when the time is right.
      “He loves AEW, he respects wrestling and we feel the same way, so I have no doubt in my mind that Mike will be back in AEW whenever he feels like he wants to come back.”
      Jericho is also hoping to team up with the two-time heavyweight champion in a tag match.
      He said: “Mike Tyson means viewers, Mike Tyson means Box Office and, you know, he looks great, he looks the part, he’s very believable.
      “Last week I told him, ‘Nobody is better at being Mike Tyson than you are, so just be Mike’. He’s going to go do whatever he feels.
      “That’s one of the reasons why we love having him – he’s very unpredictable, and that’s exactly what you expect and what you want when you work with him.”
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      Mike Tyson heads to Arnold Schwarzenegger’s house for game of golf and chess along with UFC legend Henry Cejudo

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      MIKE TYSON took on Arnold Schwarzenegger at chess and crazy golf during a visit to his mansion.The boxing great, 54, and acting legend, 73, locked horns in a friendly game at Arnie’s Los Angeles pad.
      Mike Tyson and Arnold Schwarzenegger locked horns in a game of chessCredit: Instagram / @henry_cejudo
      Iron Mike had a go on Arnie’s putting green at his LA mansionCredit: Instagram / @henry_cejudo
      Tyson looked to be having a great time as he played golf with what appeared to be a joint in his mouth.
      The former heavyweight king looked in top shape as well and was dressed in a skin tight black jumper that showed off his build.
      The chess and golf was all filmed by ex-UFC star Henry Cejudo.
      The former Olympic gold medallist wrote on Instagram: “It’s an honor to be invited to the man’s house who’s cut from the same cloth as me. @schwarzenegger you are The American Dream.”
      And Arnie even let Cejudo wield his 27inch long Conan sword.
      Tyson recently appeared on wrestling promotion AEW after officially joining the ‘Inner Circle’.
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      Mike looked in great shape and his putting wasn’t bad eitherCredit: Instagram / @henry_cejudo
      Henry Cejudo wields Arnold Schwarzenegger’s swordCredit: Instagram / @henry_cejudo
      And the UFC legend strikes up a pose in the gardenCredit: Instagram / @henry_cejudo
      Iron Mike has featured on WWE’s rivals AEW in the past but has now linked up with Chris Jericho’s stable.
      Jericho defeated The Pinnacle’s Dax Harwood in singles action, with Tyson acting as the ‘Special Enforcer’ for the match.
      During the clash, the heavyweight icon planted one of his trademark right hands on Cash Wheeler, who was laid out.

      The 54-year-old looks in sensational shape as he continues his comeback trail in the ring.
      Tyson in November came out of retirement, 15 years after his last fight, to face fellow legend Roy Jones Jr, 52.
      The pair boxed to a draw over eight exhibition rounds and both are already planning to fight again. More