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    ‘Send me the contract’ – British boxing legend tells Jake Paul he could fight him next… if he beats Tommy Fury

    CARL FROCH has urged Jake Paul to put up or shut up about fighting him.The former WBC super-middleweight champion has found himself embroiled in a war of words with the YouTuber turned-boxer Paul.
    Jake Paul will throw down with Tommy Fury in Saudi Arabia tonightCredit: AFP
    The Problem Child has a number of fighters hoping to face him nextCredit: INSTAGRAM@JAKEPAUL
    Former WBC super-middleweight champ Carl Froch is willing to fight Jake PaulCredit: GETTY
    Former Disney star Paul is willing to dance with Froch after his Saudi showdown with Tommy Fury, provided the Brit beats UFC legend Anderson Silva.
    And The Cobra is willing to come out of retirement to teach The Problem Child a lesson.
    He said: “If he ends up getting a massive ego and starts to believe his own hype, if he does the job against Tommy Fury tonight, which he’s still got to do, then we’ll look at it.
    “If he’s serious about it, get the contract sent over to me [and] we’ll have a serious look at it and we’ll take it from there.
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    “But he’s got a job to do tonight, first, with Tommy Fury.”
    Froch, however, reckons Paul’s insistence that he faces Silva is a sign he’s not keen on the fight.
    The 45-year-old added: “For him to put parameters and that I’ve got to fight Anderson Silva tells me he’s already putting a hurdle in front of it.
    “Jake Paul, it kills him, because I never give him any credit. Maybe I’ll start to give him credit if he does the job against Tommy Fury this evening.
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    “But listen, I’ll take that challenge no problem.”
    Froch was less than impressed by Paul’s win over Silva, which has him convinced the fight may be rigged in the YouTuber’s favour.
    He said: “When there’s so much money at stake, we don’t like fights are fixed or what’s going off in the background, but there’s always stuff circulating to say, listen, this is a gravy train that needs to keep going.
    “And he’s making a lot of money, Jake Paul, because he knows what he’s doing.
    “He speaks well, he’s got a social media influence.
    “And I don’t think his story stops here with Tommy Fury.

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    “I think there is something deeper going on.
    “I don’t want to put my tinfoil hat on, but what’s going to happen tonight is that I’m going to be watching this with close eyes.
    “I’m going to be looking at this saying, ‘Right, what’s Tommy Fury doing? How’s he standing? How’s he jabbing?
    “‘What’s he up to? Is he in there trying?’ I’ve got all these things going off [shakes hands above his head].
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    “Until I see Jake Paul and Tommy start exchanging leather, up close and in range.
    “I’m not going to be convinced that this is genuine. But Tommy Fury better be.” More

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    Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder come face to face at Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury for first time since Trilogy cheating claims

    TYSON FURY and Deontay Wilder reunited at Jake Paul’s fight with Tommy Fury.The pair are long-term rivals having fought three times in the ring in a trilogy of fights between 2018 and 2021.

    Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder met for the first time since their trilogy fight
    Both fighters are set to watch Jake Paul vs Tommy FuryCredit: Getty
    And they have now come face to face for the first time since their third fight with Tyson shouting “bomb squad” before shaking hands with the American.
    It is believed Wilder is in Saudi Arabia for talks about his next fight with both boxers said to be open to a fourth bout.
    After the first fight ended in a draw, Fury won the next two fights.
    But after the second, Wilder accused the Gypsy King of cheating in order to beat him.
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    The American alleged that his water had been spiked with muscle relaxer and that Fury had hidden a hard object in his gloves.
    The third fight ended in a knockout win for Fury, but Wilder still argues he cheated.
    Wilder and Tyson are set to watch Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury – Tyson’s brother.
    When asked if he was going to go to the fight, Wilder’s manager Shelly Finkel told TalkSport: “Yes. He’s at the hotel relaxing.”
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    The fight takes place tonight in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, where Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz Jr took place.
    The fight is scheduled to start at 9.30pm UK time.
    Meanwhile backup fighter Mike Perry uploaded a photo to his Twitter page alleging it to be the “script” of the fight between Paul and Fury.
    Despite Perry’s baseless online accusation, representatives for the promoters in Saudi Arabia confirmed to SunSport that the allegations are completely false.
    They said: “We can confirm, it’s fake.”
    Furthermore, Troop Boxing Promotions does not even exist, according to Google.
    According to the document: “Paul lands huge right hand that sends Fury crashing to the canvas…

    “The ringside doctor rushes in to check on Fury, but he waves him away.
    “Tommy shall then act out an eye injury that forces the referee to call off the fight, declaring Jake Paul the winner by TKO.”

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    Carl Froch hints he KNOWS who will win Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury as Brit boxing legend fears fight could be fixed

    CARL FROCH has suggested the powers that be may have a hand in Jake Paul beating Tommy Fury.Social media stars Paul and Fury, 23 and 26 respectively, will finally settle their two-year feud in a Saudi showdown TONIGHT.
    Weigh-In Results: Jake Paul vs. Tommy FuryCredit: TOP RANK
    Paul goes into the clash on the back of a decision win over UFC legend Anderson SilvaCredit: REUTERS
    Ex-world champ Carl Froch reckons Paul’s clash with Fury may be fixedCredit: BT SPORT BOX OFFICE
    Paul goes into the biggest fight of his career on the back of a decision victory over former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva.
    Former Disney star Paul had to deal with accusations his clash with The Spider was fixed, a notion former WBC super-middleweight champ Froch agrees with.
    The Cobra said: “I question the manner in which this fight [against Anderson Silva] was won. I feel like Anderson Silva wasn’t trying.”
    The manner in which Paul beat Silva has Froch convinced there potentially could be some foul play in his clash with former Love Island star Fury.
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    He said: “When there’s so much money at stake, we don’t like fights are fixed or what’s going off in the background, but there’s always stuff circulating to say, listen, this is a gravy train that needs to keep going.
    “And he’s making a lot of money, Jake Paul, because he knows what he’s doing. He speaks well, he’s got a social media influence.

    “And I don’t think his story stops here with Tommy Fury.
    “I think there is something deeper going on. I don’t want to put my tinfoil hat on, but what’s going to happen tonight is that I’m going to be watching this with close eyes.
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    “I’m going to be looking at this saying, ‘Right, what’s Tommy Fury doing?
    “‘How’s he standing? How’s he jabbing?
    “‘What’s he up to? Is he in there trying?’
    “I’ve got all these things going off [shakes hands above his head].
    “Until I see Jake Paul and Tommy start exchanging leather, up close and in range.

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    “I’m not going to be convinced that this is genuine. But Tommy Fury better be.”
    Froch, 45, has recently found himself embroiled in a war of words with American Paul, who has challenged him to earn a lucrative payday against him by beating Silva.
    And the pride of Nottingham is open to coming out of retirement to put a beating on The Problem Child.
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    He said: “If he’s serious about it, get the contract sent over to me [and] we’ll have a serious look at it and we’ll take it from there.
    “But he’s got a job to do tonight, first, with Tommy Fury.” More

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    Jake Paul reveals brutal final fight prediction for Tommy Fury fight with vow to send Love Islander ‘back to reality TV’

    JAKE PAUL sent out one final chilling warning to Tommy Fury – with a promise to send him back to the box. Over two years of bitter feuding will be buried in the Saudi Arabia desert in tonight’s main event.
    Jake Paul ahead of his fight with Tommy Fury
    And Paul got a head start in familiarising himself in the purpose-built 8,000-seat Diriyah Arena, built in just TWO WEEKS.
    The YouTuber-turned boxer got in the ring, joined by his brother Logan, who predicted Fury’s career as a boxer will be KOd.
    Logan, 27, said: “It’s hot in there. That’s a small ring. Tommy’s going to have nowhere to go.
    “He’s going to have to go back to reality TV after this.”
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    Fury – who met girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague on Love Island – has insisted the fight will go no longer than four rounds.
    But Paul said his rival needs to wake up and realise that he is the one who will be out for the count.

    He brutally goaded: “He’s going to be so unconscious that he might never come back to consciousness.”
    Paul also made reference to the size of the ring – with nowhere to run and hide when the bell sounds.
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    He said: “He can’t escape. Come on Tommy, you can’t hide. You can run, but you can’t hide.”
    Dad Greg added: “There’s no room for him in this ring, bro. This is your ring Jake.”
    The celebrity grudge match is scheduled for eight rounds with bragging rights, reputations and unbeaten records on the line.
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    ‘Round two’ – Logan Paul vows to KNOCK OUT Tyson Fury after brother Jake’s fight with Tommy

    LOGAN PAUL has vowed to spark out Tyson Fury after his brother Jake dusts up Tommy.YouTuber turned boxer Jake will throw down with Love Island hunk Tommy in a lucrative Saudi showdown TONIGHT.
    Jake Paul will throw down with Tommy Fry in Saudi Arabia tonightCredit: AFP
    Brother Logan Paul will be in Saudi to cheer on his little brotherCredit: Instagram / @jakepaul
    Logan has set his sights on a showdown with Tyson FuryCredit: GETTY
    Former Disney star Jake plans to shock the world with a brutal knockout of Tommy in their Diriyah dust-up, something Logan wants to replicate against Tyson.
    In a pre-fight video on his YouTube channel, Jake said: “Tomorrow I prove that the Pauls are greater than the Furys.
    “The debate is over. Tune in, ladies and gentlemen.”
    Brother Logan, who has been competing in WWE, added: “Then Tyson, round two I’m knocking your a** out.”
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    Logan hasn’t set foot in the boxing ring since his draw with Floyd Mayweather in June 2021.
    WBC heavyweight champion Tyson has yet to respond to Logan’s surprise trash talk.
    But he hasn’t shied away from trolling Jake ahead of his grudge match with Tommy.
    He told BT Sport: “I can smell the fear, he’s s***ing himself.
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    “He knows it’s real now and he’s getting knocked out tomorrow and I can’t wait to see it!”
    After Saturday’s weigh-ins, a fired-up Tommy, 23, said: “Tomorrow night, his time is up.

    “Jake Paul will no longer be boxing.
    “I’m gonna put this guy away in four rounds.”

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    Paul, 26, said: “He’s acting on stage, getting all hyped up, trying to act like his brother.
    “This professional boxer is going down; it’s easy, it’s simple.
    “I’m ready, calm, cool, collected. This is what I do.
    “He’s shaking up on stage; you can see the nerves running through his system. I’m chill.” More

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    Inside the purpose-built 8,000-seat Diriyah Arena made in just TWO WEEKS for Jake Paul’s fight with Tommy Fury

    JAKE PAUL and Tommy Fury will settle their score inside the 8,000-seat purpose-built Diriyah Arena made in just TWO WEEKS. Over two years of bitter feuding will be buried in the Saudi Arabia desert in tonight’s main event.
    Inside the 8,000-seat purpose-built Diriyah AreaCredit: Jack Figg
    The Arena was built in just two weeksCredit: Jack Figg
    Jake Paul will fight Tommy Fury in the arenaCredit: Jack Figg
    Jake Paul and Tommy Fury settle their score in SaudiCredit: Jack Figg
    Fury twice pulled out of the grudge match in the past, due to rib injury in December 2021 and US visa issues last August.
    The Stateside travel woes still persists, which has taken the bitter pay-per-view bout to the Middle East.
    Their fight was announced with only a month to go, and the arena built in even less time.
    Most Valuable Promotions’ Paul Cambria revealed the site was a parking lot just days before fight week.
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    Cambria said: “The actual venue itself, considering that just a week ago or two weeks ago it was a parking lot, now they’re putting in enough seats for 5,000-8,000 people.”
    The pair of celebrity boxing rivals faced off for the final time at their weigh in and BOTH promised knockouts.
    Fury, 23, roared: “His time is up. Tomorrow night his time is up.
    “Jake Paul will no longer be boxing, I’m going to put this man away inside four rounds.
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    “You’re going to see why our last name is Fury, because we’re the best at fighting to ever live, that’s the reason why.”
    Paul, 26, said: “He’s acting up on stage. All you booing, you’re dumb as f*** too.
    “This professional boxer is going down, man. It’s easy, it’s simple. I’m ready, calm, cool and collected.
    “This is what I do, he’s never been in a moment like that. He’s shaking, you can see the nerves running through his system. He can’t stop moving.
    “I’m chill, I’m a real killer, I don’t have to do all that acting s***, I’m a real f*****g dog, this is how I do it.”
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    Tommy Fury’s incredible family dynasty revealed with NINE pro boxers as surname on the line in Jake Paul grudge match

    TOMMY FURY will look to defend his family’s honour in his eagerly-anticipated grudge match with Jake Paul.The Love Island hunk will finally get his hands on the YouTuber turned boxer TONIGHT in a Saudi showdown nearly two years in the making.
    Tommy Fury will look to defend his family’s name in a grudge match with Jake PaulCredit: AP
    Tommy was thrown into boxing by dad and current trainer JohnCredit: REX
    John, 58, was a former fighter himself
    Tommy is the younger brother of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson FuryCredit: Instagram @gypsyking101
    Boxing is in the DNA of Tommy and his entire familyCredit: Instagram @tommytntfury
    Fury, 23, will look to settle his social media score with the Problem Child with a brutal knockout victory in the Diriyah dust-up.
    And doing so will see him avoid embarrassing his boxing family – which has had a whopping NINE members take part in the Sweet Science.
    The leader of the Fury tribe is the rough and ready John, the father of Tommy, recent debutant Roman and WBC heavyweight champion Tyson.
    Cousins Hughie, Nathan Gorman, Horsea Burton and Andy Lee make up the rest of the professional fighters in the Fury family.
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    The boxing bug also bit Tommy’s uncle Peter, who used to be the trainer of Tyson and currently coaches Hughie and former WBO middleweight champion Savannah Marshall.
    Boxing is well and truly in the blood of Tommy and his entire family, a fact which has put a tremendous amount of pressure on his shoulders ahead of his with Paul.
    Dad John and brother Tyson haven’t helped matters by vowing to disown and retire Tommy if he loses to the social media sensation.
    John recently told talkSPORT: “There is no more boxing for him if he loses.
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    “But, I am 100 per cent confident he will knock him out.
    “It’s a big ask for Jake Paul, because Tommy is much better than what he’s faced before, so fair do’s to him.
    “It’s a foregone conclusion that Tommy will win.
    “We are not leaving a stone unturned and are training as if this were against a world-class fighter. He’s working really well.
    “Tommy will be very famous on the 26th of February.”
    Tyson said: “If he can’t beat Jake Paul, I’ll have to change his name.
    The Fury family name is something Paul has repeatedly used in his pre-fight trash talk.
    Tommy’s cousin Hughie is also a professional boxer
    Tommy’s brother Roman also recently made his professional debutCredit: INSTAGRAM@ROMANFURY
    Tommy’s uncle Peter is also in the fight game as a coachCredit: SPORTSFILE
    Cousin Nathan Gorman is also a professional heavyweightCredit: INSTAGRAM@NATHANGORMAN96
    And he’s stunningly claimed Tommy only adopted it to boost his profile before he went on Love Island.
    He said: “His image is all based off of his family name.
    “And the funny thing is – a little BS exclusive as I haven’t talked about this before
    “He actually, before the show Love Island, he had his mum’s last name.
    “Because he is the half brother to Tyson, they have a different mum, and Tommy was going by his mum’s last name his whole entire life.
    “And before he went on the show he asked Tyson and John to change his last name to Fury.
    “And so he changed it before he went on the show.

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    “But the name is a lease, he is renting his name, he is not the actual Fury.
    “He only did it for the clout.
    “It is just a metaphor for exactly who he is.
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    “He’s a fraud and February 26 just days from now the f lease is up Tommy.
    “I am taking the name from you and you are going back to your mum’s maiden name and this is it for you.” More

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    ‘These rats’ – Boxer who retired Pacquiao left devastated as he shares footage of burglars breaking in to steal belts

    YORDENIS UGAS has slammed the thieves who burgled his home and stole his belts.The boxer, who retired Manny Pacquiao in 2021, shared footage of his ransacked home.
    The burglars broke a car window in an attempt to steal itCredit: Twitter @YordenisUgas
    Yordenis Ugas shared footage of the suspects gaining access to the propertyCredit: Twitter @YordenisUgas
    The boxer’s window was smashed inCredit: Twitter @YordenisUgas
    Clothes appear to have been takenCredit: Twitter @YordenisUgas
    Briefcases were also left openCredit: Twitter @YordenisUgas
    Ugas’ WBA welterweight title was stolenCredit: Getty
    Clothes appear to have been taken from his wardrobe while briefcases were left open.
    The burglars also smashed a large window to gain access and smashed the window of his Mercedes car.
    A longer video posted by the fighter showed the two suspects gaining access to the property before running off with their loot, world title belt in hand.
    Ugas also made sure to show their getaway vehicle and hit out at the offenders in a Twitter post.
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    He wrote: “These rats had the indecency to enter my house and steal my seat belts, they entered and took an empty safe, some stupid, losers and mediocre.
    “I would have preferred that material wealth had been taken rather than the belts.”
    Ugas beat Abel Ramos to win the WBA welterweight title in September 2020, before retaining the belt against Pacquiao.
    He lost the title to Errol Spence Jr last April but former champions receive a belt of their own, which is what was stolen from Ugas.
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    Fans, including IBF super middleweight world champion Caleb Truax, have offered their sympathies.
    Truax replied saying: “Damn man. Sorry you guys had to go through that.”
    A fan wrote: “Sorry my brother.”
    Another said: “Damn that’s messed up. All the things stolen can be replaced as long as you and family is safe.” More