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      Daniel Dubois out to steal Anthony Joshua’s thunder as he forecasts night of glory at Wembley

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      DANIEL DUBOIS vowed to rain down revenge on Anthony Joshua – after he threatened to smash a chair across his face.At the June press conference to launch Saturday’s Wembley spectacular, the pair were pulled apart by security after 34-year-old AJ’s switch was flicked.Daniel Dubois is preparing for his blockbuster showdown with Anthony JoshuaCredit: ReutersThe pair almost came to blows during a heated press conference in JuneCredit: GettyThe heavyweight pair are ready to put on a show at Wembley on Saturday nightCredit: PADynamite Dubois, 27, lit the fuse by telling the two-time heavyweight world champ that he was ready to scrap there and then.And Joshua’s violent warning is still ringing in Dubois’ ears as he plots to bring thunder and lightning to his rival’s front door.He said: “I need to make him pay for those words. I have to make sure I do something about that.”But the best place for me to do that is in the ring on Saturday night.READ MORE ON BOXING”I am ready to get in there and bash AJ now.”I know I can cope in dark places now. I have made those dark places a home for me now.I don’t need to weather storms any more – because I am the storm now.”The dark places Dubois is referring to are the two defeats he suffered to Joe Joyce and Oleksandr Usyk.Most read in BoxingBOXING FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSBoth times he took a knee and surrendered when the going got too tough – and that earned scorn from armchair fans, while some of his prize-fighting peers called him a quitter.Now under the tutelage of trainer Don Charles, on a farm that has views of the Wembley Arch he will fight under, he feels vindicated and dangerous.Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois nearly come to blows as AJ tells rival ‘don’t disrespect me’And Usyk can take some credit for that after he consoled his beaten rival after their 2023 Poland battle.The IBF title holder explained: “They were the right words at the time. And I did come back from it. “I needed to sort things out and that’s all in the past now — I am a man of the future.”I feel like I have redeemed myself now.”Joshua vs Dubois fight predictions THIS weekend Wembley will witness one of the biggest all-British fights of all-time.But who will emerge victorious under the famous arch? Some of the biggest names in boxing have been having their say…Oleksandr Usyk: “My favourite is Anthony Joshua but I am very bad at predictions. But I will predict Anthony Joshua.”Dillian Whyte: “I just think that it’s one of those fights where it is a genuine 50/50 fight in my opinion.”Joe Joyce: “I was initially edging with Joshua but I don’t know, Dubois is coming on.”Frazer Clarke: “As heavy-handed as Dubois is and as good a fighter as he’s becoming, I still have to go for Joshua.”Francis Ngannou: “Even though Joshua lost against Usyk twice and Dubois fought Usyk and almost knocked him down and almost won, I would still give this to Joshua.”Click here for more fight predictions for Anthony Joshua vs Daniel DuboisA major part of Dubois’ arsenal is his giant dad Stan, who has fathered 11 children.Some believe he is too overpowering in his son’s career.But, in his last two must-win bouts against Jarrell Miller and Filip Hrgovic, Dubois Sr is the man Daniel has turned to in his hour of need and now he has a licence and can be officially in his corner.Daniel continued: “My dad gives me an extra boost. We are a partnership and team – he knows the words that get to me and help me.”When I look over into my corner and he’s there, it gives me that kick up the a**e.ANTHONY JOSHUA VS DANIEL DUBOIS: All the information you need ahead of huge world title fight at WembleyThe 27-year-old dismantled Filip Hrgovic in June to win the IBF interim heavyweight titleCredit: Getty”He makes me fight even harder, he makes me fight to win, he makes me give it my all.”Dubois burst on the scene in 2017 as a teenage terror laying waste to the biggest journeyman in the country.But he always appeared like a boy in a huge man’s body and tough to interview.He reckons that is all about to change.Dubois laughed: “I am just a man of few words. I do my talking in the ring, with my fists.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Of course, when I was just starting out at 18, I was a little camera-shy, what young kid wouldn’t be?”But I am a man now, I am a world champion and I am going to stay this way.”AJ vs Dubois: Build up to the big fightANTHONY JOSHUA and Daniel Dubois go head-to-head at Wembley THIS Saturday.Ahead of the all-British heavyweight showdown, here’s all the biggest stories and need-to-know information… More

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      Anthony Joshua on brink of £500million two-fight mega deal with Tyson Fury – but must survive Daniel Dubois test first

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA is one win away from a potential HALF-A-BILLION-POUND Tyson Fury two-fight mega deal.Victory for Watford’s 34-year-old Olympic legend, over Daniel Dubois tonight at a 96,000 sell-out Wembley, will make him the hottest ticket in boxing.Anthony Joshua is a throw’s stone away from fighting Tyson FuryBut must beat Daniel Dubois at Wembley on SaturdayFury himself must avoid back-to-back defeats to Usyk in their December rematchAnd – as long as Fury isn’t violently knocked out and injured in the Oleksandr Usyk rematch on December 21 – the wheels are already in motion for FINALLY making the fight everyone in England wants to see.Our AJ may dream of getting one back on the 37-year-old Ukraine icon who dominated him twice to snatch away his WBA, IBF and WBO belts.And a win over 27-year-old Dubois – with bright young trainer Ben Davison – would rightly make him a confident boost about a shot of revengeBut outside of Team AJ and cheerleader Eddie Hearn – there is no clamour at all to see Joshua vs Usyk 3 – especially when the best he can do is drag it back to 2-1 against a man who would be pushing 40 with four kids indoors to worry about.READ MORE AJ V DUBOISFor all of AJ’s incredible success and downright decency – London 2012’s legacy, his singlehanded revolution of British boxing, and saving of hundreds of local gyms with personal donations in lockdown, when the Government left the sport to die – it is a stain on his record that he never faced a peak and and undefeated Fury or Deontay Wilder.He has been the golden goose and the cash cow in a sport that is usually a bit of a pigsty – his status as a British sport legend is cemented for eternity.But across the Pond in America – which will return as the boxing Mecca when Saudi get bored or achieve their goal with funding fights – he is seen as a dud.Most read in BoxingThe violent knockout loss on his one and only trip to the Big Apple, left a bitter taste over there and snatching a win back over Usyk will not help his reputation outside of his diehard fans.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAJ will challenge interim title holder Dubois for the IBF world heavyweight beltCredit: ReutersANTHONY JOSHUA VS DANIEL DUBOIS: All the information you need ahead of huge world title fight at WembleyBut taking on Fury – in what would most likely be a two-fight deal with the opener in Riyadh and the return leg in England – might charm any of his remaining critics and doubters.The great men from previous eras – that AJ studies and admires – did all face their finest rivals, some – like George Foreman and Larry Holmes – even across generations.Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois face off one final time before contesting for the World Heavyweight ChampionshipBut if he hangs up his gloves with the Gypsy King and Wilder on his record, then people will have the right to frown when his name is mentioned among the pantheon of greats.But two great Fury fights – each likely to do around 2m pay-per-view sales at a guess of £30-a-pop – with one likely to sell out a 100,000 seater UK stadium at an average of maybe £500 a ticket – would be a spectacle right up there with the Fight of the Century, Thrilla in Manilla and Rumble in the Jungle.The world will stop to watch the build-up – let alone the fight.Imagine the antics John Fury would get up to, what Team Fury’s Brady Bunch of brothers and pals would say to AJ and his boardroom brotherhood.The brilliant old stories will be dragged up.The 2010 sparring session at Finchley where rising pro Fury offered his Rolex watch to any man who could floor him and an uppercut from the reformed bad-boy bricklayer almost clocked him.The fight was almost made twice but collapsed over money and ego.Joshua vs Dubois fight predictions THIS weekend Wembley will witness one of the biggest all-British fights of all-time.But who will emerge victorious under the famous arch? Some of the biggest names in boxing have been having their say…Oleksandr Usyk: “My favourite is Anthony Joshua but I am very bad at predictions. But I will predict Anthony Joshua.”Dillian Whyte: “I just think that it’s one of those fights where it is a genuine 50/50 fight in my opinion.”Joe Joyce: “I was initially edging with Joshua but I don’t know, Dubois is coming on.”Frazer Clarke: “As heavy-handed as Dubois is and as good a fighter as he’s becoming, I still have to go for Joshua.”Francis Ngannou: “Even though Joshua lost against Usyk twice and Dubois fought Usyk and almost knocked him down and almost won, I would still give this to Joshua.”Click here for more fight predictions for Anthony Joshua vs Daniel DuboisAJ watch Fury’s defeat to Usyk sat alongside Cristiano RonaldoThe bizarre time they bumped into each other in Marbella and – despite all his tirades and taunting – Fury was polite to his verbals victim.Us hacks will definitely drag up the hilarious times Fury would video call Joshua totally unannounced and wind him up.Carl Froch will back Fury and say Joshua is useless, John Fury will offer Froch a fight. Wladimir Klitschko will land back on the scene and support Joshua.It would be magnificent, hilarious, historic, slapstick, tense, dark and drenched in Saudi slush funds.And every man, woman, child and dog and duck will want to be there – the trendies who reckons Oasis were never that good – might pretend they don’t care.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut the PPV sales and the ticket revenue and the sponsorship deals and the broadcast offers will not.Joshua versus Fury in the Spring of 2025 will kickstart the filthiest richest fight of the modern era – AJ just has to survive Dynamite Dan to light the fuse.AJ vs Dubois: Build up to the big fightANTHONY JOSHUA and Daniel Dubois go head-to-head at Wembley THIS Saturday.Ahead of the all-British heavyweight showdown, here’s all the biggest stories and need-to-know information… More

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      Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois combined net worth: How much money have both men made ahead of Wembley super-fight?

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      DANIEL DUBOIS fights Anthony Joshua for the IBF heavyweight world title and a bumper purse – but how much have the Brits raked in from boxing so far?AJ and Dynamite face off at Wembley having both won their previous fights.Anthony Joshua defeated Francis Ngannou in two rounds by KOCredit: Credit: GettyJoshua defeated former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in March 2024.Dubois’ latest victory came against Filip Hrgovic by TKO after the showdown was halted following doctor’s advice.The purse up for grabs looks set to be a record for Dubois and could motivate the British icon Dynamite to cause an upset on September 21, 2024.Reports say Dubois collected over £600k after his win against HrgovicCredit: Credit: GettyWhat is Anthony Joshua’s net worth?Forbes claim that the former unified heavyweight won £56.7 million ($75 million) in the ring in 2024, making him No.16 in their world’s highest-paid athletes for the year.Read more on Anthony JoshuaJoshua made headlines defeating Wladimir Klitschko in 2017, reportedly profiting £15 million. The Watford-born boxer collected £10 million fighting Carlos Takam in 2017 and a further £36 million across bouts with Joseph Parker and Alexander Povetkin in 2018.The Brit’s 2019 double header against Andy Ruiz Jr. is reported to have paid out around £65.8 million, more than double the £32.5 million he made for his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk in 2022.Bouts against Jermain Franklin and Robert Helenius in 2023 both cashed out £10million before AJ’s most recent fight against Ngannou delivered £40million for his second round KO. Most read in BoxingAccording to reports AJ’s career winnings amount to roughly £219 million.What is Daniel Dubois’ net worth?Dynamite began fighting for six-figure pay cheques following his bout against Richard Lartey in 2019. However, Dubois’ biggest payout came in 2020 after his first career defeat. The Brit took home £1.75 million after his loss to Joe Joyce in Westminster’s Church House, London.Dynamite collected a further £1.8 million in his subsequent fights, with his loss against Oleksandr Usyk bringing in £1.6 million in 2023.According to multiple outlets, Dubois’ earnings in the ring are believed to be around £5 million.What is the pair’s combined net worth?Anthony Joshua’s success plays a massive part in a combined net worth of roughly £224 million. Dubois will be aware that he is the less experienced of the two heavyweights but the chance to cause an upset against such a successful boxer will be a massive motivator.  Dynamite’s £5 million winnings equal barely more than 2% of AJ’s £219 million. When is Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois?Joshua vs Dubois will take place on Saturday, September 21.The main event will likely begin at approximately 10.45pm BST.Wembley Stadium will play host and there’s set to be a record 96,000 fans in attendance after an application to have the capacity extended was granted.What TV channel is Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois on and can it be live streamed?Joshua vs Dubois will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Box Office, DAZN and TNT Sports Box Office.Sky customers in the UK will have to pay £19.95 for the huge event.While TNT Sports and DAZN subscription members will need to cough up £19.99 to watch Anthony Joshua in action against Daniel Dubois.READ MORE SUN STORIESJoshua vs Dubois undercardHere is the full Riyadh Season Card:Daniel Dubois (C) vs Anthony Joshua (IBF heavyweight title)Josh Kelly vs Ishmael Davis (middleweight)Tyler Denny (C) vs Hamzah Sheeraz (European middleweight title)Anthony Cacace (C) vs Josh Warrington (IBO super-featherweight titles)Joshua Buatsi vs Willy Hutchinson (WBO interim light-heavyweight title)Mark Chamberlain vs Josh Padley (lightweight) More

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      Eddie Hearn threatens to ‘knock out’ rival promoter in bizarre confrontation on stage at Joshua vs Dubois face-offs

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      EDDIE HEARN was involved in a heated on-stage confrontation with a rival boxing promoter ahead of Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois.Hearn, who promotes Matchroom Boxing, was seen on stage next to BOXXER promoter Ben Shalom, who was promoting Tyler Denny who is fighting on the undercard. Eddie Hearn and Ben Shalom were seen in conversation ahead of Joshua vs DuboisCredit: Instagram / @ringwalkmedia12Hearn allegedly threatened to ‘knock out’ ShalomCredit: Instagram / @ringwalkmedia12It comes after Shalom made a jokeCredit: Instagram / @ringwalkmedia12But Hearn has now responded to the commentCredit: Instagram / @ringwalkmedia12The pair shared centre stage on the AJ v Dubois undercard press conference on Thursday night.However, video shared to social media from the event appeared to show Hearn and Shalom getting into a heated conversation with one another.And Shalom has claimed that Hearn threatened to “knock him out”.Speaking to IFL TV afterwards, Shalom said: “He said he was gonna knock me out. I thought he wasn’t rattled? READ MORE IN BOXING”I said as a joke, ‘I didn’t realise this was your fight,’ during Joshua Buatsi’s face-off. “It was literally a joke. But yeah he wasn’t too happy… “To be threatened to be knocked out by a guy who’s nearly 50 was an interesting one.”But Hearn, 45, has insisted he did mean it as a joke.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSJoshua vs Dubois fight predictions THIS weekend Wembley will witness one of the biggest all-British fights of all-time.But who will emerge victorious under the famous arch? Some of the biggest names in boxing have been having their say…Oleksandr Usyk: “My favourite is Anthony Joshua but I am very bad at predictions. But I will predict Anthony Joshua.”Dillian Whyte: “I just think that it’s one of those fights where it is a genuine 50/50 fight in my opinion.”Joe Joyce: “I was initially edging with Joshua but I don’t know, Dubois is coming on.”Frazer Clarke: “As heavy-handed as Dubois is and as good a fighter as he’s becoming, I still have to go for Joshua.”Francis Ngannou: “Even though Joshua lost against Usyk twice and Dubois fought Usyk and almost knocked him down and almost won, I would still give this to Joshua.”Click here for more fight predictions for Anthony Joshua vs Daniel DuboisHe told Boxing Social: “It was a joke really. He said, ‘What are you doing in this picture?’ I said, ‘I’ll knock you out.’ “I felt bad because he froze like a ghost and now he’s doing all these interviews saying he got threatened… Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois in final showdown before crunch heavyweight title bout”He said he was joking, so was I. I spoke to lost and found and asked if anyone finds his a***hole to let us know.”The main card gets underway at Wembley tonight and ring walks are expected to be at around 11pm.AJ vs Dubois: Build up to the big fightANTHONY JOSHUA and Daniel Dubois go head-to-head at Wembley THIS Saturday.Ahead of the all-British heavyweight showdown, here’s all the biggest stories and need-to-know information… More

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      I was a plasterer… but now I’m favourite of boxing billionaire boss Turki Alalshikh after shock call at company curry

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      MARK CHAMBERLAIN has told SunSport how he took a life-changing call from the most powerful man in world boxing – and said he’d phone him back after the company Christmas curry!The 25-year-old Portsmouth lightweight was a plasterer before his freakish southpaw power helped him box full-time.Boxer Mark Chamberlain has revealed he snubbed a call from Saudi supremo Turki AlalshikhCredit: GettyHis Excellency rang the southpaw during a work’s night outCredit: GettyAnd one of his York Hall performances caught the eye of Saudi sport and showbiz supremo Turki Alalshikh.But he remains close to his old firm and colleagues so got the nod to attend last year’s festive phaal and jingaloo.So when the shock phone call came, while he was driving from the party with a belly full of bhuna, he accidentally gave boxing’s very own Santa Clause the heave-ho.Ahead of his Wembley clash with Josh Padley, the Pompey ace told us: “I had a fight in November and didn’t have my next one confirmed.READ MORE ON BOXING”So I had gone out on a work’s do and was on my way home when the call came.”I had come off the tools well before then but they had invited me out for a curry and we were on the way from the curry about 9pm.”My manager Frank Warren was calling me and I knew he was in Saudi for a fight that Christmas and it seemed a bit strange.”But I answered it and Frank explained about the opportunity and he passed the phone to the main man.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I will never forget it, because I was driving, I said ‘Can I call you back?’”Thankfully his Excellency said ‘no problem, don’t crash’”.Daniel Dubois ‘turned Anthony Joshua’s legs to jelly’ during brutal sparring session, says ex-Team GB boxing starLike Padley – who is a Doncaster electrician – Chamberlain built his work ethic, mental toughness and, perhaps, power on site.And his character-building route to mega-money shows at 96,000 seater Wembley Stadium has been a gruelling one that has earned him every penny coming his way.He explained: “Plastering is a very hard and physical job.”You don’t clock off for breaks when the clock tells you, you work until your walls are all done.ANTHONY JOSHUA VS DANIEL DUBOIS: All the information you need ahead of huge world title fight at Wembley”But I knew no different and it was a job I did for years.”I don’t know if it helped with my power, I get asked that, I have always been a physical kid.READ MORE SUN STORIES”And I was never interested in the party life, away from work and boxing, so I guess the hard work has just paid off.”Watch Riyadh Season Card: Joshua v Dubois, live on TNT Sports Box Office from 4pm on Saturday 21 September. Find out more at tntsports.co.uk/boxoffice More

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      Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois EXACT ring walk time – when will Wembley fight start?

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA is all set to battle it out with Daniel Dubois for the IBF world heavyeight title tonight. Joshua made it four consecutive wins earlier this year after punching his way to a KO victory against UFC legend Francis Ngannou.Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois will fight at WembleyCredit: GettyAnd the face of British boxing seems to have found his groove again after a difficult period that saw him lose twice to Oleksandr Usyk.But his British opponent Dubois recently beat Jarrell Miller and Filip Hrgovic to earn his shot at the title.Fans can also be excited for an action-packed undercard which includes crowd favourite Josh Warrington.But for those who only want to see Joshua vs Dubois, SunSport can reveal the exact start time for the main event.Read more on Anthony JoshuaWhat time are the ring walks for Joshua vs Dubois and when does the fight start?Ring walk times for Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois are scheduled for 10pm BST/5pm ETThis means that the main event will likely begin approximately 15 minutes later – 10.15pm BST/5:15pm ETHowever, timings could change depending on the length of the undercard bouts.Wembley Stadium will play host and there’s set to be a record 96,000 fans in attendance after an application to have the capacity extended was granted.ANTHONY JOSHUA VS DANIEL DUBOIS: All the information you need ahead of huge world title fight at WembleyWho is on the Joshua vs Dubois undercard?Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois – for IBF heavyweight titleJosh Kelly vs Liam SmithJoshua Buatsi vs Willy Hutchinson – for interim WBO light-heavyweight titleAnthony Cacace vs Josh Warrington – for IBF and IBO super-featherweight titleTyler Denny vs Hamzah Sheeraz Mark Chamberlain vs Josh PadleyWhat has been said?It’s been claimed over the years that Dubois, who at the time was a fresh-faced 18-year-old, nearly knocked out the former two-time unified heavyweight champion.Recalling the spar in question, Joshua told Sky Sports: “He just cracked me with a good shot. I stood on my feet.Most read in Boxing”I don’t know where this whole narrative of someone turned my lights off came from.”There were a lot of people in the gym that day as well.”And people have come out and said, ‘Nah, nothing [happened].”But anyway, people say what they say.” More

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      Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois live stream and TV guide: How to watch huge Wembley Stadium fight TONIGHT

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA returns to the ring this evening as takes on Daniel Dubois in an all-British world title fight at Wembley.AJ has been in fine form of late, winning his last four fights since suffering back-to-back defeats to Oleksandr Usyk.Anthony Joshua takes on Daniel Dubois in a huge world title fight at WembleyCredit: PAANTHONY JOSHUA VS DANIEL DUBOIS: All the information you need ahead of huge world title fight at WembleyMost recently, Joshua brutally knocked out former UFC champion Francis Ngannou in the second round of their crossover bout in Saudi Arabia.But on Saturday night, AJ will face his biggest test in recent years as he takes on Dubois, who goes into the fight on the back of an impressive win over Filip Hrgovic, which saw the 27-year-old become IBF heavyweight world champion.DDD will put his strap on the line against Joshua, with the winner of the all-Brit clash likely to be in line to face the winner of Usyk’s rematch with Tyson Fury.When is Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois?Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois will take place on Saturday, September 21.The event will start at 4pm BST.Wembley Stadium will host.READ MORE IN BOXINGHow to watch Anthony Joshua vs Daniel DuboisAnthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois will be aired by THREE different broadcasters.The all-British fight will be available to buy on TNT Sports Box Office for £19.99, while DAZN subscribers can purchase the bout for £19.99.Sky Sports Box Office will also broadcast the event with it priced at the slightly cheaper £19.95.Alternatively, you can keep up to date with the huge bout from Wembley by following SunSport’s live blog.Most read in BoxingAnthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois full cardHere is the full card for Saturday night’s huge event at Wembley:Daniel Dubois (C) vs Anthony Joshua (IBF heavyweight title)Josh Kelly vs Ishmael Davis (middleweight)Tyler Denny (C) vs Hamzah Sheeraz (European middleweight title)Anthony Cacace (C) vs Josh Warrington (IBF and IBO super-featherweight titles)Joshua Buatsi vs Willy Hutchinson (WBO interim light-heavyweight title)Mark Chamberlain vs Josh Padley (lightweight) More

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      Mike Tyson finally reveals why he’s fighting Jake Paul insisting it’s NOT the mega payday ahead of crossover clash

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      MIKE TYSON has finally revealed why he’s fighting Jake Paul – and it has nothing to do with the mega payday he’ll receive for the bout.The boxing legend will lace up his gloves in November at the ripe old age of 58 for a controversial crossover clash with the YouTube sensation.Boxing legend Mike Tyson will throw down with YouTube sensation Jake Paul in NovemberCredit: APMany fight fans believe the 58-year-old has taken the fight because he needs the moneyCredit: GETTYBut the former undisputed heavyweight champ insists that couldn’t be any further from the caseCredit: EPAIron Mike looked like a shell of the man who struck fear into the hearts of heavyweights in the late ’80s and early ’90’s when he returned to the ring for a Covid clash with Roy Jones Jr in November 2020.Money is at the top of many fight fans’ lists of reasons why the near-pensioner-aged Tyson has decided to throw down with the 27-year-old.But the weed mogul recently said: “I could be waiting on a check every day from cannabis.”That’s bulls*** for me. I’m a man; I want to go out there and I want to expose myself to risk.READ MORE ON TYSON VS PAUL”Sometimes I want to see who I really am. I want to see what I’m really made out of. I want to perform in front of the world.”To me, that’s all I ever knew how to do since I was 14.”This fight is not going to change my life financially enough. This is just what I want to do.”The addictive feeling of having his hand raised has also played a huge factor in the former undisputed heavyweight champion’s decision to return to the ring.Most read in Boxing“I’m a glory junkie,” Tyson admitted. “I love people thinking about me all day.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”I’d rather live a short life of glory than a long life of obscurity. It’s just who I am.“This is all I started fighting for—to get all this f***ing status.Mike Tyson pulls out bag of drugs in middle of podcast leaving Logan Paul stunned “I’m going to be chasing it for the rest of my life. I know that.”I’m never going to get what I want, because I’m one of those gluttons for pain. I can never get enough.”The whopping 31-YEAR age difference between Tyson and Paul was the root cause of the outrage surrounding the Texas tussle.And Tyson set alarm bells ringing this month by admitting his gruelling training camp is taking its toll on his body.In a frank admission to USA Today, he said: “It’s hard to walk right now.”But two months from now I’m going to be perfect. The fight is won in the gym.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Listen, I’ll do anything that will help me.”I’m going to enjoy my time here tonight with all my childhood friends, and the hell with Jake Paul.”Mike Tyson training ahead of Jake Paul bout, https://twitter.com/MikeTysonCredit: Reuters More