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      Logan Paul CONFIRMS boxing return in first fight since Floyd Mayweather… and rival says it will be against ex-UFC star

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      LOGAN PAUL has CONFIRMED his boxing return – but has tried to keep his opponent a secret. The YouTube, crossover boxing and WWE star has not been in the ring since his June 2021 exhibition with Floyd Mayweather.
      Logan Paul in his exhibition bout with Floyd MayweatherCredit: Sean Michael Ham/Mayweather Promotions
      Paul, 27, took Mayweather, 46, the distance and was due to return to boxing in January.
      He was in talks to face 2-0 MMA fighter and online rival Dillon Danis, 29, until a knee injury starring in the WWE ruled him out.
      Well now Paul – while on his podcast with Dave Portnoy – revealed his next fight is set in stone.
      He said: “I’ve got a new opponent. Not said yet. I’ll tell you and we’ll bleep it.”
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      Paul then reveals who he will fight, with the sound bleeped, as Portnoy responded: “No s***.”
      And Paul replied: “Cool, right? I don’t know what’s going on either.”
      Danis, a known troll, attempted to hijack the announcement by tweeting: “He ran from me to go fight 1-5 Darren Till.”
      Till, 30, recently hit the headlines after requesting his release from the UFC, having lost his last three fights.
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      He added fuel to Danis’ speculation by tweeting an emoji of boxing gloves and a money bag.
      Till himself admitted he would be interested in a switch to the ring against a celebrity star.
      And the ex-UFC welterweight revealed he has been contacted by rival promoters after his release.
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      Kell Brook demands Conor Benn release FULL sparring session as boxing rivals feud amid rumours of grudge fight

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      KELL BROOK has demanded Conor Benn release their full sparring session as they feuded online amid speculation of a fight. Brook is back in training as the former welterweight world champion considers a comeback.
      Kell Brook and Conor Benn after a sparring session
      The Sheffield man was in talks to face Benn right after defeating Amir Khan in February 2022, which sparked his retirement soon after.
      Brook was captured in sparring gear hitting a heavy bag in the famous Wincobank gym in Sheffield.
      Sparking an online row, Benn, 26, commented: “Last time we tried to make the fight he chose retirement instead.
      “Must have been that sparring session…”
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      Brook, 36, responded: “Who are you kidding you’re the one who cut the sparring short don’t flatter yourself p***y.”
      Benn replied: “Stop talking s***. You know the footage begs to differ!”
      And Brook hit back: “Put it out then let’s see it and don’t just put snippets on we want it all babi.”
      The ex-IBF champ announced his retirement after beating long-time nemesis Khan, 36, ending almost two decades of rivalry.
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      But Brook has considered a return ever since and is now back training.
      Benn meanwhile is set to return in June following a doping scandal that has kept him out of the ring and fighting for his reputation.
      He tested twice for female fertility drug clomifene in the build-up to his catchweight contest with Chris Eubank Jr, 33, which was later axed.
      The British Boxing Board of Control cancelled the bout and have since been embroiled in a spat with Benn, who is without a license.
      Welterweight Benn provided a 270-page document to the WBC, who work with Voluntary Anti-Doping Association.
      The WBC found “no conclusive evidence” that the boxer intentionally cheated and placed him back in the rankings.
      Benn as a result is able to box abroad if he is licensed and is currently in talks to fight Manny Pacquiao, 44, in Abu Dhabi.
      Manny Pacquiao is in talks to fight Conor Benn in Abu DhabiCredit: Ryan Hafey / Premier Boxing Champions More

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      Jake Paul reveals what previous opponent is ‘tougher’ than Tommy Fury and admits ‘biggest thing’ that led to loss

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      JAKE PAUL has claimed Tommy Fury was NOT the toughest opponent of his career and opened up about what cost him their fight. The YouTuber-turned boxer fell to his first ever defeat after losing a split-decision in Saudi Arabia.
      Jake Paul claimed Tommy Fury was not the toughest opponentCredit: Getty
      But Paul has insisted UFC legend Anderson Silva was tougher than Fury, who he admitted was a good combination puncher.
      On his brother Logan’s podcast, he said: “That is what is p***ing me off the most, that it had nothing to do with him it had everything to do with me.
      “He wasn’t that great, at all, I think Anderson was tougher than him, and I figured out that puzzle. He threw a lot of punches, that’s his biggest thing.”
      Paul, 26, defeated Silva, 47, in October in his last fight before the celebrity grudge match.
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      But Fury, 23, was the first recognised boxer the YouTuber-turned prizefighter had faced in his seven-bout career.
      Now the pair look set to rematch in the summer as Paul heaped praise on his British rival.
      Paul said: “He’s definitely blossomed. He’s an overnight superstar and it’s great for him.
      “He’s a good kid and we had a bunch of respect for each other; we spoke in the locker room and he said let’s do the rematch.
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      “He seems very level-headed and down to earth. We talked a lot of s*** and did a great job promoting it but there was mutual respect there and we hugged. 
      “I have respect for the guy, that’s the most beautiful thing about this sport.
      “You can be arch-enemies and then find respect for each other after beating the s*** out of each other and going to war.”
      Anderson Silva was beaten by Jake PaulCredit: Esther Lin/ SHOWTIME
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      Tyson Fury’s change of style will play into Oleksandr Usyk’s hands and I think he will LOSE fight, says Tony Bellew

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      TONY BELLEW believes Tyson Fury’s change of style could lead to his downfall against Oleksandr Usyk. The unbeaten champions are still in talks for the heavyweight division’s first four-belt unification.
      Oleksandr Usyk facing off with Tony Bellew in 2018Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Tyson Fury is in talks to fight Oleksandr UsykCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Fury, 34, comes into the bout having won his last four by knockout under the guidance of trainer Sugarhill Steward.
      But Bellew – who was knocked out by Usyk in 2018 – has claimed the Gypsy King’s aggression will lead him to his first loss.
      He told talkSPORT: “Tyson Fury’s style has changed over these last few years, ever since he went under the tutelage of SugarHill of the Kronk.
      “His style has completely changed, he’s no longer this big awkward fighter, who uses his elusiveness as an advantage.
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      “He is now someone who is an aggressive counter-puncher, he looks to hurt fighters and get rid of them.
      “That change of style will play into Oleksandr Usyk’s hands, it really will, and I’m tipping Oleksandr Usyk to win.”
      Usyk’s team believe they called Fury’s bluff by accepting a “greedy” split of 70/30 to fight on April 29 at Wembley.
      But Bellew, 40, who retired after defeat to the Ukrainian, 36, slammed the lowball offer.
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      He said: “Oleksandr Usyk has sold himself well short.
      “He’s bowed to every demand and I think it’s crazy that he’s done that, but it is what it is.
      “He’s done it for the good of boxing and he’s done it for the bettering of his country.
      “That’s the kind of man he is… I’ve faced him, I know all about him.”
      Tony Bellew was knocked out by Oleksandr UsykCredit: PA:Press Association More

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      ‘I’m not buying it’ – Jake Paul and Floyd Mayweather accused of staging altercation by Dana White amid fight rumours

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      JAKE PAUL and Floyd Mayweather have been accused of staging their street altercation by UFC president Dana White. Paul was filmed fleeing from Mayweather and his entourage and claimed they tried to jump him after a Miami Heat game.
      Floyd Mayweather and Dana White pictured in 2019Credit: Getty – Contributor
      Jake Paul was involved in a street altercation with Floyd MayweatherCredit: @JAKEPAUL
      It has fuelled speculation the rivals could settle the score in the boxing ring, leaving the likes of White skeptical.
      He told TMZ Sports: “I just can’t see Floyd doing that. I can’t see Floyd rolling up on somebody and doing that.
      “It’s not Floyd’s style. It’s not really his personality. I thought it was a skit. I’m not buying it.
      “When’s the last time you saw Floyd Mayweather act like a thug and roll up on somebody with 50 people?
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      “That’s just not what Floyd does. Yeah, I’m not buying it.”
      Paul’s feud with Mayweather started two years ago, before his brother Logan’s June 2021 exhibition with the boxing legend.
      The self-proclaimed “Problem Child” stole Mayweather’s cap at a press conference, sparking a mass brawl.
      A month later, Logan, 27, went the eight-round distance in the exhibition bout.
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      Paul, 26, has rivalled Mayweather, 46, ever since and called to settle it in the ring – but only in a sanctioned fight with records on the line.
      He tweeted: “Floyd will not see me 1 on 1 in a real fight. That’s a fact. His team has hit my team numerous times to do one of his ‘exhibitions’.
      “Now he ambushes me. Come see me in the ring, real fight, no exhibition robbing fans bulls***.”
      Floyd Mayweather and Jake Paul were involved in a melee in 2021Credit: AFP More

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      Canelo Alvarez to fight John Ryder at 50,000-seat stadium in Mexican homecoming on May 6 for undisputed world title

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      CANELO ALVAREZ is set to make his Mexican homecoming on May 6 against Britain’s John Ryder. The boxing superstar will stay at super-middleweight to defend his titles against Ryder at the 50,000-seat Akron Stadium in Guadalajara.
      Canelo Alvarez is set to make his Mexican homecoming on May 6 against John RyderCredit: Reuters
      John Ryder challenges for Canelo Alvarez’s titlesCredit: PA
      Canelo, 32, said: “I feel really happy to be coming back in May because following my surgery, I was unsure of when I’d be coming back.
      “Returning to the ring and coming back to fight in Jalisco, where I’m from, makes me especially happy.
      “And in John Ryder, I’m facing a very competitive fighter.”
      Canelo lost to Dmitry Bivol, 32, when he challenged for the WBA light-heavyweight title last May.
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      But he returned to 168lb in September to beat ageing rival Gennady Golovkin, 40, in their trilogy bout.
      Hand surgery then followed for the four-division champion, who wants to rematch Bivol in September following his return bout.
      Meanwhile, Ryder, 34, earned his shot at Canelo after winning the WBO interim belt against Zach Parker, 28, in November.
      He said: “There’s no denying that Canelo is one of the greats and I’ve got a lot of respect for what he’s achieved in the sport but I fully believe this is my time fulfil my dream of becoming a world champion.
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      “I’m not going over there for a holiday. For me this is purely business and my full focus is on going into his backyard in Guadalajara on May 6 and bringing those belts back with me to the UK.
      “I want to thank the team, Tony and Charlie Sims and Matchroom Boxing for making this happen.”
      Ryder will be the EIGHTH English opponent in the career of Canelo, who fights back home for the first time since 2011.
      Promoter Eddie Hearn said: “This is a moment that will be forever engrained in the history of boxing and Mexican sport.
      “Canelo Alvarez defending his undisputed championship in his hometown in front of 50,000 fans will be an incredible sight and a night we will never forget.
      “In John Ryder, you have a mandatory challenger that has paid his dues and off the back of big wins against Daniel Jacobs and Zach Parker is ready for the ultimate challenge.
      “See you May 6 in Guadalajara for something very special, live on DAZN.”
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      Jake Paul ‘offered THREE dates and locations by KSI’s manager for bitter YouTube grudge match’ after Tommy Fury loss

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      JAKE PAUL has been offered THREE dates and venues to fight KSI, it has been claimed. The bitter YouTube rivals were in negotiations to finally settle their score at the end of the year.
      Jake Paul was beaten by Tommy Fury in Saudi Arabia and is looking for his next fightCredit: Getty
      KSI wants to fight Paul but will have to wait until after a rematch with Paul
      But those plans took a hit after Paul suffered defeat for the first time in the ring, losing a split-decision to Tommy Fury in Saudi Arabia in February.
      The American now looks set to exercise his rematch clause with a sequel planned for the summer.
      That is despite KSI’s manager Mams Taylor urging him to forget about Fury to instead focus on the planned grudge match.
      So much so that, according to IfnBoxing, Taylor offered the Paul team three dates and locations to fight KSI this year.
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      But the self-proclaimed Problem Child has already spoken out to say he has no interest in fighting KSI until after rematching Fury.
      He said on his brother Logan’s podcast: “Talk is cheap.
      “Let’s just hope he gets into the ring and we can settle all the s*** talk there after I go back and avenge this loss to Tommy Fury.”
      KSI, 29, is in talks to return on May 13 in London against millionaire businessman-turned 9-0 boxer Joe Fournier.
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      And he revealed plans to fight again in August and then December before RETIRING from the sport.
      KSI wants to face the winner between Paul, 26, and Fury, 23, but warned he could walk away from his American rival.
      He tweeted: “At this point, after I beat a pro boxer on May 13th, I’m gonna go straight for Tommy Fury.
      “Jake Paul is being long with negotiations.”
      KSI and Jake Paul clashing in the ring in 2020Credit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      KSI’s Misfits banner has British boxing chiefs ‘concerned’ but YouTuber expected to try for licence for Jake Paul fight

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      THE British Boxing Board of Control are “concerned” by KSI’s Misfits Boxing banner – but expect the YouTuber to apply for a professional license. The social media, rap and celebrity boxing star launched Misfits last year to provide a home for crossover bouts.
      KSI is expected to apply for a professional boxing license in BritainCredit: Getty
      They are not sanctioned by the BBBofC and are instead overseen by the Professional Boxing Association in white collar-stye fights.
      Misfits is promoted by experienced brothers Kalle and Nisse Sauerland and broadcast by DAZN.
      All parties insist medical procedures around the events are stringent but BBBofC general secretary Robert Smith has voiced his fears.
      He said on George Groves Boxing Club podcast: “I have spoken to members of Misfits about having a meeting because I am concerned.
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      “If somebody gets injured it’s boxing, it’s not Misfits boxing, it’s boxing. The first person who’s going to get the phonecall is me.
      “The trouble we’ve got is they may not want to come to the Board because they know they won’t get a licence so there’s half the show gone and I fully understand that.
      “Let’s just see what they can supply us with and let’s see how we can deal with it. If we’re not happy then we won’t do it but if we’re happy we’ll do it.”
      KSI, 29, has now boxed in six bouts, but only one has been professionally sanctioned.
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      The first two were in 2018 exhibitions, a win over over Joe Weller, 27, in London and a draw with Logan Paul, 27, at the Manchester Arena.
      But KSI beat Paul in their rematch a year later which was sanctioned by the California State Athletic Commission.
      KSI’s three wins since then have all been on Misfits and thus not as a pro boxer.
      Meanwhile, Paul’s brother Jake, 26, is a 6-1 pro prizefighter having been licensed to box in Florida, LA, Georgia, Ohio and Arizona.
      His most recent fight was his first against a recognised boxer and ended in defeat, against Tommy Fury, 23, by split-decision in Saudi Arabia.
      The American and KSI still remain linked with a grudge match to finally settle their feud.
      But Jake demanded the bout be under the BBBofC if he is to travel to England, leaving Smith expecting KSI to apply for a licence.
      He said: “We won’t start looking at it until he applies but I presume that’s coming. But if he’s not good enough he won’t get one, it’s as simple as that.
      “Jake Paul has a licence with California, he’s not the best boxer in the world but I don’t think he disgraced himself [against Tommy Fury].
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      “More than likely there are people in this country with less ability or the same ability [as Paul] have got a licence so therefore you have to consider that.
      “He is licensed by an authentic governing body. But so far, KSI, I’ve never had any contact with whatsoever.”
      Promoter Kalle Sauerland with KSICredit: Misfits Boxing More