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      Jake Paul ‘reveals’ how much KSI is paying Tommy Fury for fight… but says rival should be making FOUR TIMES more

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      JAKE PAUL has claimed Tommy Fury should be paid FOUR TIMES more than what KSI is giving him for their fight. Paul suffered defeat for the first time in February, losing a split-decision to Fury in Saudi Arabia.
      Tommy Fury facing off with KSICredit: Leigh Dawney/Misfits Boxing
      But he snubbed a rematch to instead return on August 5 in Texas against ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 38.
      So Fury, 24, turned his attention to KSI, 30, and the two are closing in on the latest celebrity blockbuster bout.
      Paul, 26, claimed his old rival is set to earn $1.5million (£1.1m) but should demand quadruple that.
      He said on his podcast: “KSI is offering you like $1.5m which is way underpaid for Tommy, especially coming off that win. Tommy should be making $5-6m and it’s crazy and bizarre to me that Tommy is even entertaining that.
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      “But whatever he wants to do that’s why I put out the offer like, ‘Yeah let’s run it in October’ which is when that fight’s going to be anyway.
      “I’m ready, Tommy knows it’s a bigger fight and bigger payday.”
      Despite the inside information, KSI’s manager Mams Taylor hit back: “Absolute nonsense! This kid is so sour.”
      KSI is set to jump up to 185lb at the request of Fury but insisted there must be a rehydration clause limiting what they can weigh on fight day.
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      Promoter Kalle Sauerland tweeted to say the weight had been agreed and that a deal was “very close”.
      Paul had offered to rematch Fury if talks with KSI collapsed and the deal appears to still be on the table.
      He said: “I obviously always wanted to do the rematch.
      “But it seems like KSI is kind of bulls***ting him and doesn’t want to make the whole entire weight situation work out.
      “KSI loves to weight drain people as much as possible, I don’t know if the fight’s actually going to go through.
      “KSI is delusional and he has the craziest ego and he thinks he’s way better than he is.
      “Tommy’s going to knock him the f*** out but he’s going to learn, that’s fine.”
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      Tyson Fury laughs off claims he should be STRIPPED of world title and says ‘keep on hating motherf***ers’

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      TYSON FURY laughed off claims he should be STRIPPED of his world title and goaded: “Keep on hating motherf***ers.” Fury has faced backlash as he prepares to announce his next fight against ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou.
      Tyson Fury laughed off claims he should be stripped of his world titleCredit: Instagram @tysonfury
      Francis Ngannou is set to fight Tyson Fury nextCredit: Getty
      Deontay Wilder’s coach and Oleksandr Usyk’s promoter are among those to say the WBC champion should have his belt taken away from him.
      But Fury seemed unremorseful as he hit back at the criticism.
      He said: “Hey guys, little bit of clarification.
      “I hear there’s a lot of unknown, irrelevant people talking about how I should be stripped of me belt.
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      “Ha ha ha! Don’t hate the player, hate the game. I don’t have a mandatory.
      “When I do have a mandatory, it will be dealt with just like every other mandatory I’ve ever had. Until then, keep on hating motherf***ers!
      “And enjoy the little, little, little, tiny bit of money you guys are making. All the big Gs in the house.”
      Fury, 34, failed in talks to fight Usyk, 36, this year in what would have been the first four-belt unification in heavyweight history.
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      Now Usyk defends his unified titles on August 26 against mandatory challenger Daniel Dubois, 25, in Poland.
      Meanwhile Anthony Joshua, 33, returns in a rematch on August 12 against Dillian Whyte, 35.
      And a super-fight with Wilder is lined up for December in Saudi Arabia, leaving Fury frozen out of the picture.
      So the Gypsy King turned his attention to Ngannou, 36, with the pair set to confirm what is believed to be an exhibition bout.
      Usyk’s promoter Alex Krassyuk told Seconds Out: “I don’t think it should be relinquished, no.
      “He can be stripped for only one reason if he does not comply with the WBC rules.According to my understanding, he does.
      “At least he did, he fought [Dillian] Whyte for the mandatory, and now they have to appoint a new mandatory because a new mandatory is not appointed.
      “So, he is not actually breaking any rule of the WBC, but from a sports point of view he has to be stripped because he stays inactive for so long and he’s cheating people [by] announcing fights that don’t take place.”
      Oleksandr Usyk with promoter Alex KrassyukCredit: Rex More

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      UFC legend Nate Diaz risks injury by taking part in gruelling sport THREE WEEKS before Jake Paul fight

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      NATE DIAZ risks potentially picking up an injury just weeks before his showdown with Jake Paul – by taking part in TWO triathlons.The former UFC lightweight title challenger will lock horns with the YouTuber-turned-boxer in a Dallas dust-up on August 5.
      Nate Diaz will throw down with Jake Paul in a boxing week on August 5Credit: DAZN
      But the former UFC star will take part in TWO triathlons before he faces the YouTuberCredit: INSTAGRAM@NATEDIAZ209
      Diaz has taken part in triathlons throughout his fight careerCredit: INSTAGRAM@NATEDIAZ209
      Diaz, 38, has trained in triathlons throughout his career in order to keep himself in tip-top shape.
      And he would’ve taken part in back-to-back triathlons by the time he shares the ring with Problem Child Paul.
      During an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, he said: “I’ve got a race this weekend and next weekend also.
      “But this one’s going to be in a lake so that’s good. Those are my favourite races.”

      Diaz shares his love of triathlons with brother Nick, who has competed in the treacherous ‘Escape From Alcatraz’ – in which competitors swim from the notorious island prison back to mainland San Franciso.
      But Nate has yet to participate in the race, admitting: “I never did Alcatraz though, my brother did it.
      “I would have done that one but we race all year long.
      “And about a week or two out I try not to do too big of races.
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      Nate Diaz’s clash with Jake Paul will be hifs first fight since leaving the UFC last yearCredit: Getty
      “So every time he’s done Alcatraz I was about two weeks out from a fight so I’d always miss that race.
      “But I’ve done other stuff like I did the Big Kahuna half Ironman in Santa Cruz, out there you swim around the pier.
      “The whole team you hear seals and a load of s**t, it’s the scariest thing ever I hate those.”
      Nate isn’t the biggest fan of ocean swims – mainly because of his fear of being eaten by sharks.
      He continued: “Every time we would be on the beach getting ready to go in the morning, my brother would be all pumped up.
      “I’d be like ‘Motherf****r, I’m only doing this because of you and now I’m going to get eaten by a shark’.
      Jake Paul has vowed to put a beating on Nate DiazCredit: GETTY
      “I hate ocean swims but I’ve done a bunch of them and now that my brother hasn’t been competing as much, I haven’t been dragged into too many ocean ones.”
      Nate’s clash with Paul will be his maiden professional boxing match and first outing since officially leaving the UFC last November.
      And former Disney star Paul plans to make it a long night at the office for the Stockton slugger.
      The 26-year-old said: “I’m going to make sure it’s a living hell the whole time.
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      “I think that he’s got a long night ahead of him.
      “I do as well but I’m not afraid of it. I’m ready to rock and roll.” More

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      Boxing fans in stitches after Dillian Whyte asks Eddie Hearn VERY X-rated question about Anthony Joshua during presser

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      DILLIAN WHYTE left boxing fans in absolute stitches with an X-rated question to Eddie Hearn.The Brixton Body Snatcher faced off with Anthony Joshua at their first pre-fight press conference ahead of their rematch in London on Monday afternoon.
      Dillian Whyte went face-to-face with Anthony Joshua on MondayCredit: Richard Pelham – The Sun
      The Brixton banger asked Eddie Hearn a very X-rated during the presserCredit: Richard Pelham – The Sun
      Whyte’s cheeky question sparked scores of laughter during the presserCredit: GETTY
      Matchroom Boxing chief Hearn mediated the presser, which was less eventful than their first presser eight years ago.
      And he found himself in Whyte’s firing line for snubbing him during his recent stopover in the USA – during which he visited AJ in Texas.
      That led the former WBC heavyweight champion to say: “Can I ask one question: “What does AJ’s balls taste like?”
      The entire room – Hearn included – burst into laughter following Whyte’s cheeky question.
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      Hearn took the jibe in his stead and replied by saying: “You might find out on August 12th.”
      That sparked even more laughter, including from Joshua – who said: “F**k around and find out”
      Whyte made sure he didn’t let Hearn have the last word, saying: “I think he’ll be teabagging you on the 13th.”
      Boxing fans were quick to comment on the hilarious exchange, with one saying: “You gotta love Dillian.”
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      Another said: “Dillian doesn’t half come out with some funny stuff – doesn’t give a s**t.”
      And another said: “Superb delivery from Hearn. Fair play.”
      One remarked: “Eddie has ruined Dillian here.”
      Another chimed in: “Hearn must have got flashbacks to when Haye put it on him at a presser lol.”
      Whyte and Joshua will renew their rivalry at The O2 Arena on August 12 – nearly eight years after their British heavyweight title fight.

      Former unified heavyweight champion AJ will look to use Whyte as a springboard for a multi-million-pound December dust-up with Deontay Wilder.
      And he admits the stakes are extremely high for his second domestic showdown with his long-time rival.
      He said: “It’s a huge night for my career. I’m gonna be victorious, 100 per cent.
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      “That’s my goal, that’s my plan. And yeah, that’s my motivation.
      “So yeah, I’m looking forward to it. Respect to the team. May the best man win.” More

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      Busty ring girl Apollonia Llewellyn leaves nothing to the imagination as she shows off underboob in barely-there bikini

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      APOLLONIA LLEWELLYN left nothing to the imagination as she showed off her underboob.The ring girl wore a barely-there white bikini as she soaked up the sun in Miami, Florida.
      Apollonia Llewellyn stunned in a barely-there bikiniCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      The beauty loves showing off her underboobCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      Apollonia has been called “beautiful”Credit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      She has been a boxing ring girlCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      Apollonia flaunted her incredible figure with a baseball cap on, leaving fans stunned.
      One said: “Wow so hot.”
      Another reacted: “You are so beautiful.”
      A third commented: “Looking fabulous.”
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      Apollonia is no stranger to treating fans with busty snaps, recently risking a social media ban as she nearly burst out her top.
      The 23-year-old also wowed in close-up selfie.
      Apollonia has an amazing 560,000 followers on Instagram and she regularly posts revealing pictures in just bras.
      She has been a ring girl during Misfits boxing events.
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      The blonde bombshell made a name for herself during the Elle Brooke and KSI fight card at Wembley in January.
      Apollonia loves being involved in boxing as well as running her OnlyFans page and modelling.
      She said: “It’s more like a social event for me rather than work.
      “The whole package. I love all the hype for it and the leading-up days. It’s so fun.”
      Apollonia Llewellyn is no stranger to leaving little to the imaginationCredit: INSTAGRAM
      The blonde bombshell runs an OnlyFans pageCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
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      I fought Anthony Joshua with a broken rib and it was the worst mistake of my life – now he’ll never fight me again

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      CHARLES MARTIN still wants to exact revenge on Anthony Joshua – who he fought with a “BROKEN RIB” seven years ago.The American locked horns with the former two-time unified heavyweight champion back in April 2016 in his maiden defence of the IBF title.
      Charles Martin locked horns with Anthony Joshua seven years agoCredit: REX
      The American was stopped in two rounds at the O2 ArenaCredit: NEWS GROUP NEWSPAPER LTD
      Martin has revealed he went into the fight with a ‘BROKEN RIB’Credit: AFP
      The fight proved to be an ill-fated one for the ‘Prince’ era of the division, which an imperious Joshua ended in just two rounds.
      Martin’s disappointment with his performance that fateful night at The O2 remains, so much so that he’d rematch AJ for FREE.
      The St Louis slugger told Boxing Scene: “I wanna fight Anthony Joshua so bad that I will donate my entire purse to a charity if he beats me.”
      Martin, 37, still laments his decision to face Joshua while he was crocked and believes he’ll never get a second crack at the Watford warrior.
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      He said: “I fought AJ with a fractured rib, and it was the worst mistake of my life. I’ve taken s**t for it since that day.
      “He’ll never get back in the ring with me. He knows he got me at my worst.”
      Martin suffered a decision defeat to Jared Anderson earlier this month but had his moments against the light-heavyweight prospect.
      And he regrets taking the fight without a full camp, saying: “The old me could have never fought Jared Anderson on 11 days.
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      “I have a whole different mindset now. Win, lose or draw, I just wanna fight the best and make entertaining fights.”
      Martin is hoping for a quick turnaround and has some big names on his radar.
      He said: “If [Deontay] Wilder and [Andy] Ruiz Jr can’t make a deal, I’d fight either of those guys. I also heard Efe Ajagba and Lenier Pero are possibilities.
      “If not, I’ll take on another young prospect that no one wants to fight.”
      He added: “I don’t have any more time to waste. I wanna fight in another big fight before the end of this year. I’ve always been my own worst enemy.
      “I’d be off six to 12 months, roll off the sofa, take a fight and train for four or five weeks.
      “It took me a long time to realize you can’t do that and be the best. Now I live in the gym, and hopefully it showed.
      “Next time you see me, I’ll have a proper training camp and be even better.
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      “When I look back on my career, I don’t wanna have any regrets about what could have been.
      “I just hope people realise it’s not only about money for me anymore. I wanna be active and fight the best before I retire.”
      Charles Martin suffered a decision defeat to Jared Anderson earlier this monthCredit: GETTY More

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      Errol Spence Jr vs Terence Crawford: UK start time, stream, TV channel and undercard for undisputed welterweight clash

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      TERENCE CRAWFORD takes on Errol Spence Jr in what promises to be an epic undisputed welterweight title fight later this month.’Bud’ Crawford holds the WBO title at 147lbs while Spence Jr has the WBA, IBF and WBC straps in his possession.
      Errol Spence dismantled Yordenis UgasCredit: AP
      Terence Crawford’s record is incredibleCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The pair have been in negotiations for this fight since the middle of 2022, and fans have wanted to see them collide for years.
      Well they’ll finally get their wish as two of boxing’s pound-for-pound stars get ready to do battle in Las Vegas.
      Spence hasn’t fought in over a year, however, having come through his fight against Yordenis Ugas with flying colours.
      Crawford last fought in December, knocking out David Avanesyan in brutal fashion.
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      When is Spence vs Crawford?

      The event for Errol Spence’s highly anticipated boxing match against Terrence Crawford will take place on Saturday July 29.
      Ring walk times are yet to be confirmed for the main event but the big fight is expected to get underway around 4am BST on Sunday, July 30.
      T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, is the designated venue for this huge bout and it can host approximately 20,000 supporters.
      Gervonta Davis dismantled Ryan Garcia in the last huge boxing event at that very same stadium.

      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

      The UK coverage for Errol Spence vs Terence Crawford is yet to be announced.
      However, Showtime PPV have earned the streaming rights for this highly-anticipated encounter in the US.
      Alternatively SunSport will have round-by-round action of the entire event.

      What is the undercard?

      MAIN EVENT: Errol Spence Jr vs Terence Crawford – for WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO welterweight titles
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      Jesus Alejandro Ramos Jr vs. Sergio Garcia
      Gurgen Hovhannisyan vs Viktor Vykhryst

      What has been said?
      Spence laid down the gauntlet against his fellow American with his announcement for the fight on Instagram.
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      He said: “Finally giving the fans what they want❗️.
      “This one a throwback fight on paper but it could be a one sided ass whooping one of the biggest fight of the century!”
      Crawford’s own announcement was more low-key, but just as potent.
      He declared: “Time to reel in the big fish 🎣. No more talking @errolspencejr ‼️ Let’s get it 💪🏾.” More

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      I’ve faced Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte, I don’t think it will be a hard fight to predict

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA and Dillian Whyte will renew their rivalry for a bitter heavyweight rematch. AJ came out victorious in seven rounds in 2015, which came six years after he lost the original in the amateurs.
      Anthony Joshua beat Jermaine Franklin in his last fightCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Dillian Whyte also beat Jermaine FranklinCredit: Matthew Pover Matchroom Boxing
      Joshua, 33, comes into the fight having returned with a victory over Jermaine Franklin, 29, in April.
      And Whyte’s last bout was also against the American, edging out a disputed majority decision in November.
      So it leaves Franklin in prime position to predict who will prevail between his two recent rivals.
      He told iFL TV:“I think Joshua will beat Whyte. I don’t think it’ll be a hard fight for Joshua.
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      “It was a little harder for Joshua to punch me cause it’s harder for bigger guys to punch down than it is for shorter guys to punch up, but you know when you’re taller, some of those shots are easier to get off. Yeah, I think beats Dillian.” 
      Joshua heads into the fight knowing he risks losing a blockbuster against Deontay Wilder, 37, in December in Saudi Arabia.
      And Eddie Hearn previously revealed his purse could be as much as £60m for the Middle East mega-bout.
      But AJ must first beat Whyte, 35, or else the deal is off the table.
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      Promoter Hearn told talkSPORT: “This one is wild because AJ has got the Wilder fight locked in for December.
      “We had meetings last week with the Saudis. Obviously, that’s one of the biggest fights in boxing, and he wanted to fight in the interim.
      “You know, he’s been working with Derrick James, he wanted to have that fight and he was insistent it was Dillian Whyte.
      “I wasn’t over the moon because I know it’s dangerous. It’s a fight that is built off emotion, they don’t like each other.
      “You saw what happened last time at the O2, it’s going to be an absolute firefight on August 12. That’s why it’s so dangerous.
      “You’ve got that Deontay Wilder fight in December, he could’ve just waited and had an easy, gimme fight at the O2 – but he’s decided to roll the dice.”
      Dillian Whyte, promoter Eddie Hearn and Anthony Joshua in 2015Credit: TIMES NEWSPAPERS LTD More