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      Boxing schedule 2023: Results, upcoming fight dates – including Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury & Floyd Mayweather THIS WEEKEND

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      BOXING is back better than ever in 2023 with some absolute crackers in store over the coming months. The year got underway with Gervonta Davis’ win over Hector Garcia, before Chris Eubank Jr was knocked out by Liam Smith two weeks later.
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      Anthony Yarde also put up a valiant effort in his clash with Artur Beterbiev, ultimately losing by 8th-round TKO.
      And the sports biggest stars – Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Canelo Alvarez, will all have huge fights to come.
      Here’s how the current 2023 schedule is looking…

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      🗓 February 25 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 London, England

      Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers (8 rounds – exhibition)
      Natalie Nunn vs Tommie Lee
      Ulysses Diaz vs Khalas Karim
      J’Hon Ingram vs Declan Kenna
      Antonio Zepeda vs Christopher Lovejoy
      Kevin Johnson vs Mike Hales

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      🗓 February 26 🇸🇦 Diriyah, Saudi Arabia
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      Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury (10 rounds – cruiserweight)
      Ilunga Makabu vs Badou Jack (12 rounds – cruiserweight, WBC title)

      📺 DAZN (UK & US) 📺
      🗓 March 4 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Telford, England

      Jay Swingler vs Nich Perrett
      Deen TheGreat vs Pully Arif (Misfits lightweight title)
      King Kenny vs Ashley Rak-Su
      Walid Sharks vs N&A Productions
      Astrid Wett vs AJ Bunker (Misfits flyweight title)
      Ginty vs Halal Ham
      Tempo Arts vs Godson

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      🗓 March 4 🇺🇸 Ontario, California

      Brandon Figueroa vs Mark Magsayo (12 rounds – featherweight)

      📺 DAZN (UK & US) 📺
      🗓 March 11 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Liverpool, England

      Callum Smith vs Pawel Stepien (12 rounds – light heavyweight)
      Liam Paro vs Robbie Davies Jr. (10 rounds -super-lightweight)
      Diego Pacheco vs Jack Cullen (10 rounds – super middleweight)
      Johnny Fisher vs Alfonso Damiani (8 rounds – heavyweight)

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      🗓 March 11 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 London, England

      Lawrence Okolie vs David Light (12 rounds – cruiserweight, WBO title)

      📺 Sky Sports (UK) – ESPN (US) 📺
      🗓 March 11 🇫🇷 Paris, France

      Tony Yoka vs Carlos Takam (12 rounds – heavyweight)
      Dan Azeez vs Thomas Faure (12 rounds – light-heavyweight)

      📺 DAZN (UK & US) 📺
      🗓 March 18 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Newcastle, England

      Cyrus Pattinson vs Chris Jenkins (10 rounds – welterweight)
      Pat McCormack vs Dario Socci (8 rounds – welterweight)
      Solomon Dacres vs Robert Ismay (10 rounds – heavyweight)

      📺 BT Sport (UK) 📺
      🗓 March 25 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Telford, England

      Nathan Heaney vs Jack Flatley (10 rounds – middleweight)
      Andrew Cain vs Ionut Baluta (10 rounds – super-bantamweight)
      Moses Itauma vs TBA (4 rounds – heavyweight)
      Raven Chapman vs Lucie Sedlackova (10 rounds – featherweight)

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      🗓 March 25 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, Nevada

      David Benavidez vs Caleb Plant (12 rounds – super-middleweight)
      Cody Crowley vs Abel Ramos (12 rounds – welterweight)
      Jesus Ramos vs Joey Spencer (10 rounds – super-welterweight)
      Chris Colbert vs Jose Valenzuela (10 rounds – lightweight)

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      🗓 March 25 🇺🇸 Fresno, California

      Jose Ramirez vs Richard Commey (12 rounds – super-lightweight)

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      🗓 April 1 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 London, England

      Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin (12 rounds – heavyweight)

      📺 Channel TBC (UK & US) 📺
      🗓 April 1 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, Wisconsin

      Roy Jones Jr. vs. Anthony Pettis (8 rounds – cruiserweight)
      Vitor Belfort vs Ronaldo Souza (6 rounds – heavyweight)

      📺 DAZN (UK & US) 📺
      🗓 April 8 🇺🇸 San Antonio, Texas

      Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez vs Cristian Gonzalez (12 rounds -flyweight, WBO title)
      Marc Castro vs TBA (8 rounds – lightweight)
      Khalil Coe vs Aaron Casper (6 rounds – light heavyweight)

      📺 ESPN (US) 📺
      🗓 April 8 🇺🇸 Newark, New Jersey

      Shakur Stevenson vs Shuichiro Yoshino (12 rounds – lightweight)

      📺 BT Sport (UK) 📺
      🗓 April 15 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 London, England

      Joe Joyce vs Zhang Zhilei (12 rounds – heavyweight)

      📺 DAZN (UK & US) 📺
      🗓 April 22 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Cardiff, Wales

      Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov vs Joe Cordina (12 rounds – super-featherweight, IBF title)

      📺 DAZN (UK & US) 📺
      🗓 May 20 🇮🇪 Dublin, Ireland

      Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano (12 rounds – lightweight, WBA, WBC, WBO, IBF titles)

      Artur Beterbiev stopped Anthony Yarde in their light-heavyweight clashCredit: Getty
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      🗓 February 18 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Nottingham, England

      Mauricio Lara def. Leigh Wood KO7 (12 rounds – featherweight, WBA title)
      Dalton Smith def. Billy Allington UD12 (12 rounds – super-lightweight)
      Gary Cully def. Wilfredo Flores TKO2 (10 rounds – lightweight)
      Diego Alberto Ruiz def. Gamal Yafai UD10 (10 rounds – super-bantamweight)

      🗓 February 11 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 London, England

      Adam Azim def. Santos Reyes UD10 (10 rounds – lightweight)

      🗓 February 4 🇺🇸 NYC, New York

      Amanda Serrano def. Erica Cruz UD10 (10 rounds – featherweight, WBC, WBA, WBO, IBF titles)
      Alycia Baumgardner def. Elhem Mekhaled UD10 (10 rounds – super-featherweight, WBC, WBA, WBO, IBF titles)
      Richardson Hitchins def. John Bauza UD10 (10 rounds – super-lightweight)
      Skye Nicolson def. Tania Alvarez UD10 (10 rounds -featherweight)

      🗓 January 28 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 London, England

      Artur Beterbiev def. Anthony Yarde TKO8 (12 rounds – light-heavyweight, WBC, WBA, IBF titles)

      🗓 January 21 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Manchester, England

      Liam Smith def. Chris Eubank Jr. TKO4 (12 rounds – middleweight)
      Ekow Essuman def. Chris Kongo MD12 (12 rounds – welterweight)
      Joseph Parker def. Jack Massey UD10 (10 rounds – heavyweight)

      🗓 January 14 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 London, England

      KSI def. FaZe Temperrr KO1 (6 rounds – cruiserweight)

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      🗓 January 7 🇺🇸 Washington, D.C.

      Gervonta Davis def. Hector Garcia TKO9 (12 rounds – lightweight)
      Jaron “Boots” Ennis def. Karen Chukhadzhian UD12 (12 rounds – welterweight)
      Demetrius Andrade def. Demond Nicholson UD10 (10 rounds – super middleweight) More

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      Inside Anthony Joshua’s Dallas training camp for Jermaine Franklin fight including brutal workout and new gym

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA is in Dallas training for his fight with American Jermain Franklin.AJ, 33, hasn’t been in the ring since he lost his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk back in August.
      Anthony Joshua embracing the Dallas heat while out for a runCredit: Instagram / hineyb
      Ben Hiney, who is head of logistics for Team AJ, has shared the training camp gear to his InstagramCredit: Instagram / hineyb
      AJ is training in a new gymCredit: Instagram / hineyb
      The Brit can also make use of a plush indoor swimming poolCredit: Instagram / hineyb
      The former heavyweight champ is looking to get back into title contention and is starting things off with a tasty clash against Franklin on April 1 inside the O2 Arena, London.
      And to help prepare for his big boxing comeback, AJ has headed to Dallas, Texas, for his training camp.
      The Brit is undergoing a brutal new workout as well as making use of a plush gym.
      AJ was spotted exercising in a parking lot while wearing a light jacket and thermals tucked into socks, apparently to make his workout all the more intense.
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      AJ would’ve undoubtedly been roasting with temperatures in Dallas reaching as high as 28°C in February.
      The Brit and his team are also making use of a stunning indoor pool, although, no diving is allowed.
      AJ also has access to a new gym with all the latest tech to help whip him into tip-top shape.
      Credit: SUNSPORT
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      Weights and a sea of treadmills can be seen.
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      AJ is keen to put on a show at the O2 and says he’s ready to perform.
      He said: “I’m looking forward to stepping back into the ring on April 1 at The O2 in London.
      “Mentally and physically I feel ready. I want to put on a show and impress my coach as he has high standards.
      “Franklin has a good style and a great attitude, which he has shown in recent fights.”
      Ben Hiney also shared a plate of foodCredit: Instagram / hineyb
      AJ fights Jermaine Franklin on April 1Credit: Instagram / hineyb
      AJ and Franklin will do battle inside the O2 Arena, LondonCredit: Alamy More

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      Eddie Hearn called Jake Paul ‘average’ while rating YouTuber as a boxer – but insisted it was a ‘compliment’

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      PROMOTER Eddie Hearn gave a brutally honest assessment of the boxing skills of YouTube star Jake Paul.Hearn labelled Paul’s ability as “average” during a Q&A – but insisted he was complimenting him.
      Jake Paul (left) and Eddie Hearn (right) during a Q&A sessionCredit: Getty
      The pair sat down for an interview with sports streaming service DAZN last spring ahead of the the Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano fight and it descended into chaos as Paul took offence to Hearn’s jab.
      Hearn started the interview by saying: “He fought AnEsonGib who was terrible on the night and Jake looked pretty average cause Gib was terrible as well.”
      Paul hit back and said his ability could not be properly judged due to the fight lasting such a short amount of time after his first-round TKO win.
      Hearn responded: “That’s true, that’s true. I don’t know where you might go.
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      “I just give you where I think you’re at which I’m entitled to, which is average.”
      He then added: “Average is very complimentary.”
      Hearn has previously said he believes Paul will never win a world title in boxing.
      Paul’s YouTube channel has 20.3 million subscribers and he took up boxing in 2018.
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      His first fight was on the undercard of the KSI vs Logan Paul bout, which attracted over 2.25 million live views.
      This fight was a white-collar match but a fifth-round TKO gave Paul the green light to go pro.
      The man nicknamed The Problem Child has won all six of his pro fights and he faces bitter rival Tommy Fury in Saudi Arabia on Sunday. More

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      Inside Tommy Fury’s inner circle – from Love Island girlfriend Molly-Mae to dad John and heavyweight champ brother Tyson

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      TOMMY FURY is rapidly approaching the most high-profile fight of his career as he prepares to square up to long-term rival Jake Paul.Victory means the former Love Island star can flaunt his boxing talents to a huge audience and potentially humiliate Paul.
      After plenty of talking out of the ring, Tommy Fury finally gets to face off with his rival Jake Paul on Sunday in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty
      But lose and Fury will face the lowest point of his boxing career.
      He will need a strong team in his corner to get through a huge week before the February 26 clash.
      Luckily for the 23-year-old, he just happens to have a heavyweight champion brother, a famous influencer girlfriend and an outspoken, unpredictable, larger-than-life father among those he can lean on.
      Tyson Fury
      Tyson Fury is a man in need of little introduction. Arguably possessing the biggest personality in sport, Fury has risen to the top of the heavyweight division in extraordinary fashion.

      Despite issues with his weight and addiction previously, Tyson managed to turn his good career into something great and could be the undisputed heavyweight champ soon if he can get in a ring with Oleksandr Usyk.
      The 34-year-old has long been a household name in the UK but his career hit stratospheric levels after his epic trilogy clash with Deontay Wilder between 2018 and 2021.
      If anyone can provide Tommy with some vital advice on how to handle a big fight, it’s his half-brother Tyson.
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      Tyson Fury has had an incredible rollercoaster of a career and it’s still not overCredit: Getty
      But the Gypsy King has not gotten involved with the war of words between the two rivals and if anything appears to have some admiration for Paul’s abilities.
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      But he will still be backing his brother to the hilt with Tommy and Tyson always publicly appearing to share a close bond.
      But that has not stopped Tyson joking that his brother should “stay in Saudi Arabia” if he fails to “chin” his opponent.
      Molly-Mae Hague
      Among Tommy’s biggest supporters is his influencer girlfriend Molly-MaeCredit: instagram
      Love Island viewers will need little introduction to Molly-Mae.
      Fans have gotten to see her relationship with Tommy develop from the day Molly-Mae walked into the famous villa back in 2019 to her giving birth to their first child last month.
      While Tyson has continued to grow his boxing career since the pair finished runners-up on season 5, Molly-Mae has arguably gone on far greater heights than her boyfriend.
      She has carved out an astonishing influencer career through skilful use of social media.
      The 23-year-old now has 7.2 million Instagram followers and appears to be going from strength to strength.
      The star’s online reach also means she can help bring in a different audience who may not ordinarily be interested in boxing.
      John Fury
      John Fury’s antics has seen him occasionally steal the spotlight from his sonsCredit: PA
      It’s taken years for Tommy and Paul to get in the ring together.
      But dad John almost had an unplanned confrontation with the Youtuber himself last year when he ripped his shirt off and tried to confront Paul after taking issue with some of his commentary.
      That was just one of many bizarre moments from the head of the Fury clan who can occasionally make Tyson appear shy and quiet in comparison.
      While he will be cheering on his son on Sunday, some of John’s pre-fight comments have not appeared to be particularly helpful to Tommy.
      Roman Fury
      Another half-brother, another boxer, another Fury.
      Roman faces the difficult task of trying to emerge from both Tyson and Tommy’s shadows as he looks to work his way up the cruiserweight division.
      He won his debut fight last year against Ryan Hibbert and is set for his second bout next month.
      He is also Tommy’s training partner and will be heavily involved in making sure his sibling is in tip-top shape.
      Frank and George Warren
      Frank Warren has put together plenty of fights in his career, but almost certainly nothing quite like this beforeCredit: PA
      Legendary boxing promoter Frank Warren and his son George were key to putting this fight together.
      They will know more than anyone what victory could do to give Tommy’s boxing career a shot in the arm.
      If the ex-Love Island star wins, expect his promoters to be immediately on the phone plotting Team Tommy’s next move.

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      George Lockhart
      Nutritionist George Lockhart will be playing a key part in any success Tommy could have in Saudi Arabia.
      Having previously done the same job for the likes of Tommy’s brother Tyson and MMA legend Conor McGregor, Lockhart is tasked with making sure Tommy has a well-balanced diet before the fight.
      Jake Lee
      Agent to Tommy, Jake Lee will be having a very busy week ahead of the fight.
      He will be among those cheering on the star as he looks to knockout Paul.
      Coach KD
      Among the man people helping to get Tommy ready for the fight is Coach KD.
      He handles strength and conditioning training and has multiple videos of himself training Tommy up on his Instagram page.
      Alex Matvienko
      Former professional boxer Matvienko is now an owner of an elite gym in Bolton.
      It’s a place where Tommy has been training and was pictured there as recently as last month.
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      Brendan Lyons
      Despite knowing how to handle themselves in the ring, boxers need security just like any other big celebs.
      That’s where Brendan Lyons steps in and he looks after both Tommy and Tyson when they are out and about. More

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      Fans say Jake Paul has ‘messed up big time’ after video of Tommy Fury on punch machine emerges

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      FANS say Jake Paul has “messed up big time” after a video of Tommy Fury smashing a punch machine has emerged. The YouTube star-turned-boxer, 26, is taking on Fury, 23, in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, February 26.
      A video has emerged of Tommy Fury scoring high on a punch machine with just a jabCredit: YouTube @kickgame
      Fury has caused a buzz on social media ahead of next Sunday’s fightCredit: YouTube @kickgame
      The Brit scored 841 with just a jabCredit: YouTube @kickgame
      Fans say YouTube star-turned-boxer, Jake Paul, may have ‘messed up’ by facing FuryCredit: Instagram
      Both have their unbeaten records on the line and Paul could secure a WBC cruiserweight ranking should he win.
      But fans feel Paul may have “messed up big time” after a video of Fury showing off on a punch machine emerged.
      The Brit – younger brother of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson – jabbed the machine which had Paul’s face on and recorded a score of 841.
      One fan said on Twitter: “Jake messed up big time.”
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      Another tweeted: “That’s actually a very good jab….
      “I know most folks who care about this s*** don’t know how impressive that is considering a jab isn’t meant to damage like that.”
      A third added: “841 off a jab is mad yk.”
      Despite Paul’s boxing career still being in its infancy, some are backing the American to pull off a shock win.
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      One said: “Jake Paul is still winning easily.”
      Another insisted: “Jake will school him.”
      Fury’s dad John, despite having harsh words for Paul in the past, has admitted he likes the social media sensation.
      Speaking to the Daily Mirror, Fury Senior said: “I like the kid, I like him and his brother Logan, I like all of them YouTubers, they bring good stuff and at the end of the day I’m excited talking to them.”
      He added: “Old people, like me, can get good vibes off young people and I love to see young people doing well in life and that’s what the Pauls have done. As well as all the other YouTubers, KSI, Salt Papi, they’re all great for the job aren’t they?”
      Fury Senior is in no doubt about who will win and believes Tommy and Paul could even become friends after their grudge fight.
      He said: ” I’m one million per cent confident it will be Tommy, but I’m sure they can be friends after.
      “They’re just young lads doing their job and Jake Paul is very good at that job!
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      “I’m having a game with him like he’s having a game with me, always remember that. I’m an old, experienced guy in this field.” More

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      Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel and undercard for massive Saudi clash

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      JAKE PAUL vs Tommy Fury is finally set to take place THIS WEEKEND. The pair have been locked in negotiations for months over trying to reschedule a fight which has fallen through twice already.

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      First, Fury pulled out of their original date in December 2021 with injury and illness.
      And then the Manchester fighter had visa issues while trying to get over the US to promote their second fight, with that bout being called off too.
      Paul instead fought Anderson Silva, beating him on points to rack up his sixth win as a professional boxer.
      Fury, 8-0, was last in action in an exhibition on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather vs Deji against Rolly Lambert.
      But now Fury and Paul are ready to do battle, and it’s all going down in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia!
      When is Paul vs Fury?

      Paul’s big clash with Fury will take place on Sunday, February 26.
      The bout will be held in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, where Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz Jr took place.
      The fight is scheduled to start at 9.30pm UK time.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Paul vs Fury will be shown live on BT Sport Box Office.
      The price has been CONFIRMED at £19.95.
      You can live stream the action from the BT Sport Box Office app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

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      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury will do battle on February 26 in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty
      Paul vs Fury undercard
      The full undercard for Paul vs Fury has yet to be announced.
      But there are two clashes already set to take place, including a world title fight.

      Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury (10 rounds – cruiserweight)
      Ilunga Makabu vs Badou Jack (12 rounds – cruiserweight, WBC title)
      Ashton Sylve vs Maxwell Awuku (8 rounds – super-featherweight)

      What has been said?
      “Jake Paul’s boxing career ends on February 26th and I can finally move on with mine,” Fury said.
      “Every time I go out right now, everybody asks me about the Jake Paul fight. After this fight is done, everybody will be asking me how it felt to knock Jake Paul out.
      “The world is about to see what happens when a proper boxer faces a YouTuber.
      “I am a professional boxer, I have had 8 undefeated bouts, soon to be 9! Jake Paul will regret ever thinking he could take me on. I will put him in his place, the canvas!”
      Paul said: “The moment of truth has finally arrived.
      “On February 26th, I will get in the ring with a ‘real boxer,’ an 8-0 fighter from a storied fighting family and show the world the truth about who Jake Paul, the boxer really is.” More

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      Leigh Wood breaks silence after brutal TKO loss to Mauricio Lara and backs trainer Ben Davison for throwing in towel

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      LEIGH WOOD has spoken out on social media following his devastating defeat to Mauricio Lara in Nottingham.The 34-year-old was sent tumbling to the canvas by a brutal left hook in the round seven.
      Leigh Wood was floored by a brutal left handCredit: Getty
      Wood beat the count but trainer Ben Davison threw in the towelCredit: Reuters
      Despite originally protesting, Wood took to social media to reveal he stood by the decisionCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Wood managed to clamber off the floor to beat the count, but coach Ben Davison had seen enough and threw in the towel.
      In doing so the hometown hero lost his WBA featherweight title to the hard-hitting Mexican.
      Leigh protested the stoppage but was out on his feet and needed oxygen from the ringside medics after the contest.
      And in a Twitter post on Sunday, Wood said that he stood by Davison’s decision.
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      Wood wrote: “Would like to thank everybody that turned out for me last night wasn’t my night but as always I’ll be back better than ever.
      “Congratulations to Lara enjoy your victory & hopefully I’ll see you again soon.”
      He then added: “Also I stand by my coaches decision I know he cares about me.
      “Boxers sometimes have to be saved by themselves, I have more big nights ahead.
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      “It was painful at the time but with my kids today, smile on my face knowing I’ll be back better than before like always.”
      Wood had been ahead on the scorecards before his corner threw in the towel with just seconds left in the round.
      And Tony Bellew claimed it was the WRONG decision to pull Wood from the fight.
      He told DAZN: “I’m usually very rewarding to trainers for stopping fights like that. Listen, Ben Davison knew what he was getting into tonight.
      “You’ve got to let him carry on, in my opinion. You know you are going to get hurt in a fight. He’s not completely gone because look at his reaction as soon as he sees that towel.
      “He says ‘no, no, no, no, no’. I know what people are going to say that Ben Davison knows him better than anyone else. I get that.
      “You know he was going to get hurt at some point tonight. You’ve got to let him ride it out.” More

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      Ex-boxing world champ Brit looks unrecognisable with new look as fans compare him to ‘Croatian who never got Prem move’

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      BOXING fans were left stunned after getting a glimpse of Anthony Crolla’s new look.Million Dolla has kept a relatively low profile since retiring from the sport in November 2019, although he’s kept himself busy with punditry gigs.
      Anthony Crolla retired from boxing in November 2019Credit: REX
      The former WBA lightweight champion has kept a relatively low profile since retiringCredit: PA
      Boxing fans were left stunned after seeing Crolla’s new look on BT SportCredit: BT SPORT
      Crolla, 36, shared his expertise during BT Sport’s coverage of David Adeleye’s York Hall clash with Dymtro Bezus on Friday night.
      The proud Manc showcased long and flowing locks along with the goatee he rocked throughout his career.
      And his new look stunned viewers, one of whom tweeted: “Big fan of Anthony Crolla looking like a Croatian centre-half who is forever linked with a Premier League move that never happens.”
      Another said: “Definitely got that Robert Kovac feel to him lol.
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      And another said: “The Russian Gangster Vladamir Crolla.”
      One remarked: “Antoni Cronolizc.”
      Another chimed in: “Looks like Neven Subotic.”
      Crolla couldn’t help but laugh at the comments, writing with laughing emojis: “Great feedback as always.”
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      Former WBA lightweight champion Crolla called time on his career after a controversial decision victory over Frank Urquiaga at the Manchester Arena.
      In an emotional post-fight interview, he said: “I definitely thought I’d done enough [to win], but I know time is up now.
      “I done the best I could. I enjoyed the ring walk, I enjoyed the fight, but that’s it now – I’m past it.
      “I don’t want to hang around and be a steppingstone for fighters coming through.
      “It’s great to go out with a win, and there’s nowhere else I’d rather be than Manchester.” More