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      Floyd Mayweather splashes out out $1million on white gold, 300 carat diamond chain ahead of Aaron Chalmers fight

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER lived up to his ‘Money’ nickname as he splashed out on a lavish new chain.The 45-year-old is set to fight Geordie Shore star Aaron Chalmers on February 25 at London’s O2 Arena.
      Floyd Mayweather was presented with a $1m chainCredit: Instagram
      The undefeated boxing legend appeared to be happy with the latest addition to his collectionCredit: Instagram
      The custom made chain saw 8,500 300-carat diamonds usedCredit: Instagram
      Mayweather was in attendance with a chain as LeBron James became the NBA’s all-time leading scorerCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      But before that, ‘Money’ splashed out on a glistening new piece of jewellery.
      His latest piece was crafted by jewellery manufacturer Johnny Dang & Co, who showed off detailed shots of the chain while also handing it to the boxing legend.
      The chain itself cost an eye-watering $1,000,000 (£825,000) to make.
      A whopping 8,500 diamonds were used to create the chain.
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      This amounted to a total of 300 carats being used, with the retail price for a single diamond carat ranging from £1,600 ($2,000) to £14,000 ($16,000).
      It also took 2.6kg of white gold to create it.
      This splash out is the latest in a long line of lucrative purchases the American has made in recent years.
      It comes after sensational claims from YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul that: “Floyd is broke.”
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      However, his net worth is estimated to be £1bn ($1.2bn).
      Mayweather’s most recent fight saw him stop KSI’s brother Deji in the sixth round of their bout in November. More

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      Tyson Fury suffers blow in Morecambe takeover bid as League One side get taken over by 20-year-old businessman

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      TYSON FURY has been pipped to buying League One side Morecambe FC – by a 20-year-old businessman.The WBC heavyweight champion – who lives in Morecambe Bay – revealed his eagerness to buy the Shrimps last October.
      Tyson Fury revealed his eagerness to buy Morecambe FC last yearCredit: Morecambe FC
      But he’s been beaten to the punch by 20-year-old businessman Sarbjot JohalCredit: https://www.instagram.com/mrsengh/ INSTAGRAM@MRSENGH
      But a young entrepreneur has beat him to the punch by buying equity in the club.
      Sarbjot Johal recently acquired a stake in the club and, subject to approval from the Football League, will become the club’s new owner.
      A statement from chairman Graham Howse read: “As at the end of the summer transfer window, I thought I’d take the opportunity to round up a couple of matters.
      “This transfer window has been a challenge for the Club due to budget constraints but it’s fair to say Derek, Greg Strong and the recruitment team have worked wonders in sourcing players to enhance the squad, we all witnessed how effective that was at the weekend against Bristol Rovers.
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      “We wish those well who have departed and welcome the new players to the Club to be part of the journey.
      “The scattergun approach to players’ movement on social media never fails to amuse me, but we deal in facts and reality, not idle speculation.
      “It is fair to say the sale process hasn’t progressed as quickly as we all would have liked – that said, my understanding is that exciting times are ahead both on and off the pitch.
      “Sarbjot Johal is eager to start the project to take the Club on to a new level, subject to satisfactorily navigating the EFL Owners and Directors’ test.
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      “Sarbjot, through his company Sarb Capital, has recently purchased equity in the Club, injecting more than useful income into us.
      “I am, along with Sarbjot, keen that the process should now move on at pace to come to a positive conclusion.”
      Sarbjot amassed his wealth through his venture capital and private equity firm, Sarb Capital.
      Fury, 34, has regularly dipped into his own pocket to help out his local club and recently struck a sponsorship deal with the Shrimps.
      Last year, he told talkSPORT: “I’ve been offered to buy Morecambe Football Club.

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      “I own all the training facilities anyway and the training gym.
      “So, who knows? You might be looking at a football club owner.”
      Fan favourite Fury is currently gearing up for a blockbuster undisputed heavyweight title fight with Oleksandr Usyk.
      A date for the historic bout has not yet been announced, although it’s expected to take place on April 29. More

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      Tommy Fury claims he doesn’t even need to train to beat ‘useless’ Jake Paul and vows to end rival’s boxing career

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      TOMMY FURY has declared “useless” Jake Paul has “no chance” of beating him.The two bitter rivals are set to finally meet in the ring at the end of the month.
      Tommy Fury claims there is ‘no chance’ Jake Paul beats himCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Paul and Fury are finally set to battle it out on February 26thCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      They have been constantly going back and forth at each other ahead of the grudge bout in Saudi Arabia.
      Paul brandished Fury an “unprofessional swine” after the latter didn’t turn up for a press conference, while Fury vowed Paul will be leaving their fight in an “ambulance”.
      Fury, 23, has also claimed he doesn’t even need to train for the showdown because his “heart alone” would be enough to beat Paul, 26.
      When asked what would happen if he lost, Fury told BT Sport Boxing: “There is no chance or no way that he can beat me in a fight.
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      “Not through Monday to Sunday, there is no way in the world because even if I didn’t train for this my heart alone would get me through this.
      “Not a problem, he is useless. And he is even stiffer than me and I have a load of muscle on me.
      “He can’t move out of the way of a shot, his boxing fundamentals are awful because every fight is the same.”
      Fury, brother of heavyweight boxing champion Tyson, went on to claim that Paul will come unstuck when taking on a natural boxer.
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      So far the American has only fought YouTubers and retired MMA stars.
      And Fury claimed their February 26th fight is “going to be the end” of Paul.
      He continued: “When you are watching genuinely people who fight in the gym compared to him, he is a white-collar fighter. All the little tricks of the trade on the night he is going to be puzzled and I am going to be there laughing in front of him.
      “I am not an MMA fighter, he does not know how to fight. I am not 40-years-old and I am not 50-years-old.
      “I’ve got a plan from A-Z for this man, there is a million things he is going to fall for. This man is jumping at the deep end, you want to pay me a heap of money to fight Jake Paul.
      “Christmas has come early for me, sign me up. It is going to be the end of an idiot.”

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      Ex-UFC star Paige VanZant says she earns TEN TIMES more from BKFC than UFC as she breaks down pay row with Dana White

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      PAIGE VANZANT has claimed Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship pays her TEN times more than what she earned in the UFC.The former UFC strawweight shocked the combat sports world last in 2020 by penning a multi-fight, multi-million-pound contract with BKFC.
      Paige VanZant says her contract with BKFC earns her ten times what she made in the UFCCredit: GETTY
      VanZant has lost her first two fights – first against Britain Hart in 2021 and then against Rachael Ostovich months later – both by unanimous decision.
      Speaking after the fiery weigh-ins for Bare Knuckle FC’s KnuckleMania before that Hart fight, the American Top Team star: “I’m here for a reason.
      “I was in the UFC for six years getting paid $40,000 (to show) and $40,000 (to win), and now I’m getting ten times that doing what I love.
      “So obviously, I’m not going anywhere. I’m very happy fighting here and I’m excited to fight.”
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      Before her final UFC fight with Amanda Ribas, which she lost via first-round submission, VanZant claimed she made more money on Instagram than she did fighting in the octagon.
      That drew the ire of UFC chief Dana White, who fired a parting shot at her during the UFC 251 post-fight press conference.
      He said: “When you talk all that stuff, ‘I’m not being paid enough,’ and you’re fighting inconsistently, one time in the last year, (suffering) injuries, and then got smoked in the first round of the fight?
      “She should definitely test free agency.”
      Paige VanZant suffered a submission loss to Amanda Ribas at UFC 251Credit: Getty
      Paige VanZant trains at American Top TeamCredit: Instagram @paigevanzant
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      Despite being tied down to a long-term deal with BKFC, VanZant hasn’t completely closed the door on a return to mixed martial arts.
      She told TMZ: “BKFC, they did give me the liberty in my contract to be able to take an MMA fight.
      “I was informed of that by my manager, and I didn’t know that at first. At first, I was like, ‘No, I just want to do the boxing.’
      “But I think that coming to American Top Team, it re-birthed my excitement and I now realise how good I am.
      “I’m training with these coaches who believe in me. Having them say they believe in me, and they train some of the best fighters in the entire world, and they look at me and they believe that I’m good.
      “So that kinda sparked that passion all over the place. So yeah, maybe I will take an MMA fight.
      “I’m strictly focused on the boxing right now, especially for this fight. That’s all I do. But, maybe. Let’s see. The door is open, so it’s definitely there.” More

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      ‘Fanboy’ – Jake Paul brutally mocked for copying Conor McGregor as he posts snap of himself jogging in place as UFC star

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      JAKE PAUL has been mocked by fight fans for replicating a Conor McGregor training picture.The YouTuber turned boxer has been gearing up for his Saudi showdown with Tommy Fury later this month in nearby Dubai.
      Jake Paul is gearing up for his Saudi showdown with Tommy FuryCredit: MOST VALUABLE PROMOTIONS
      The Problem Child has been keeping his fans up to date with his training in DubaiCredit: TWITTER@JAKEPAUL
      But his followers were quick to release he copied a recent training snap of Conor McGregor’sCredit: INSTAGRAM@THENOTORIOUSMMA
      Paul has been making the most of the picturesque running locations in the United Arab Emirates ahead of the grudge match – which has been nearly two years in the making.
      But his legion of followers noticed he took the opportunity to take a photo of himself running in the exact same spot as UFC superstar McGregor.
      Paul, 26, posted a snap of himself jogging the same route as The Notorious to his Twitter and Instagram profiles, writing in the caption: “19 days. Sunday, February 26th.”
      Fans were quick to comment, with one saying: “Conor did it first.”
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      Another said: “Acting like Conor again.”
      And another said: “Conor McGregor’s biggest fan.”
      One remarked: “Fanboy! The man was a fanboy. He bought t-shirts of mine”
      Another chimed in: “Considering he hates Conor McGregor, he wants to be him so bad.”
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      Social media sensation Paul was in Saudi on Wednesday to take part in a press conference to promote his clash with Fury – who no-showed for the event.
      An irate Paul said: “I’m used to his behaviour at this point, he’s unprofessional and he’s a flake.
      “He’s not a serious businessman or a serious fighter and I’m going to prove that.
      “It’s why this fight is called, ‘The Truth’ because the truth is going to come out.
      “He’s going to have to pay for all of the times he’s pulled out.
      “All the business people he screwed over, it’s disrespectful.
      “There’s some of the biggest names in boxing, the biggest promoters and the most influential people in the world.

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      “One of the greatest countries in the world and he doesn’t want to show up because of a ‘private matter’.
      “We all have private matters.
      “When you sign up to do something, you make a commitment, that’s what it should be about.
      “It just shows me he’s scared because he said he didn’t need to train for this fight.
      “Meanwhile, his first excuse was that he needed to train extra, but now it’s a private matter.
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      “I love Tyson but it’s typical from the dad [John] and Tommy.”
      UFC superstar McGregor, meanwhile, is gearing up to make his long-awaited return to the octagon against Michael Chandler later this year. More

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      Joe Joyce aims subtle dig at Anthony Joshua over Jermaine Franklin fight ahead of his own tantalising Zhilei Zhang clash

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      JOE JOYCE reckons Anthony Joshua’s comeback opponent proves he is in no rush to return to the top of the heavyweight division.The 37-year-old Putney ace was a long-time training and sparring partner for AJ before he won gold at London 2012 and Joyce was robbed of the same medal at Rio 2016.
      Anthony Joshua will throw down with Jermaine Franklin in April
      The fight will be Joshua’s first since his back-to-back losses to Oleksandr UsykCredit: GETTY
      The fight has been mocked by former sparring partner Joe JoyceCredit: INSTATGRAM
      But the former Team GB team-mates are now on a giant collision course and the Juggernaut jokes he cannot even mention Joshua’s name – when reacting to the announcement of his April 1 fight with Jermaine Franklin – for fear of kicking up a controversy.
      Joyce, who is in a far more competitive fight with fellow 6ft 6in Olympic silver winner Zilhei Zang on April 15, refused to say AJ’s name but laughed over Zoom from his Las Vegas camp as he compared him to Harry Potter villain Lord Voldemort.
      “It’s something he has to do,” he said about AJ’s underwhelming return. “I guess he wants to take the long route back. He who shall not be named.
      “I went to the Olympics, I turned professional at 31 and I’ve had to get a move on.
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      “Me and my team have strategically made the right steps. I’ve boxed all over the world, on all the channels. To get to the top you have to plan out your route.
      “I’ve delivered in all of my fights, I’m on a mission.”
      Joyce was a fine art student, shot putter, triple jumper, rugby player and American cheerleader before he took up boxing aged 21.
      Despite all his athletic ability and granite chin, he was always written off as too slow and stiff to beat the best heavyweights in the division.
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      But he is on a thrilling run of form after jabbing Daniel Dubois into submission and collapsing Joseph Parker with a monstrous left hook.
      He looks a better fighter than the novice who lost an amateur contest to reigning WBA, IBF and WBO king Oleksandr Usyk back in 2013 and fans are beginning to be convinced by him.
      “I have noticed fans liking me more,” he said.
      “It started with the Dubois fight and the next one was the Parker win.
      “People are really getting on board and seeing what I am made of.
      “People are starting to see that I am not just ‘Slow Joe’ or ‘Robotic Joe’. I actually do some damage and I have skills.
      Joe Joyce will face China’s Zhilei Zhang on April 15Credit: GETTY
      “I am not the finished article, I am always in the gym learning and trying to improve
      “If you look at my earlier fights, if you look at my fight with Usyk, my technique is not very good and I do look very robotic.
      “I guess maybe when people are used to looking at other weights and the way I throw punches it may look slower but I’m aiming to improve on my weaknesses.”
      Joyce reunited with Usyk in December when the pair jumped onto the Tottenham ring apron after Tyson Fury’s battering of Derek Chisora.
      The 36-year-old Ukraine ace looks set to secure an undisputed decider with the WBC Gypsy King on April 29 in Saudi Arabia.
      And the west London KO artist says he will be on hand once again to stir up some trouble and hopefully seal his overdue shot at a world title.
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      “I’d love to get down to Saudi and watch the fight live,” he said.
      “I’ll get in the ring, call whoever wins out. Turn up, cause a fuss and walk out.” More

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      Jake Paul faces off with poster of Tommy Fury after vowing to KO bitter rival in four rounds after press conference snub

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      JAKE PAUL was forced to face off with a poster of Tommy Fury after being left on the lurch by his rival.The pair were due to take part in a press conference in Saudi Arabia onWednesday afternoon to promote their Diriyah dust-up at the end of the month.

      Tommy Fury was a no-show for his Saudi Arabia presser with Jake PaulCredit: GETTY
      Paul had to have an impromptu face-off with a poster of his rivalCredit: BT SPORT
      YouTuber turned boxer Paul was present in the Kingdom but former Love Island star Tommy was nowhere to be seen – which prompted the former to improvise when it came to the planned face-off.
      The Problem Child positioned himself next to a blown-up picture of Fury on their fight poster and looked menacingly up at the social media star before slapping his face.
      Paul’s makeshift face-off with TNT came after he lambasted him for skipping the presser.
      He said: “I’m used to his behaviour at this point, he’s unprofessional and he’s a flake.
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      “He’s not a serious businessman or a serious fighter and I’m going to prove that.
      “It’s why this fight is called, ‘The Truth’ because the truth is going to come out.
      “He’s going to have to pay for all of the times he’s pulled out.
      “All the business people he screwed over, it’s disrespectful.
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      “There’s some of the biggest names in boxing, the biggest promoters and the most influential people in the world.
      “One of the greatest countries in the world and he doesn’t want to show up because of a ‘private matter’.
      “We all have private matters.
      “When you sign up to do something, you make a commitment, that’s what it should be about.
      “It just shows me he’s scared because he said he didn’t need to train for this fight.

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      “Meanwhile, his first excuse was that he needed to train extra, but now it’s a private matter.
      “I love Tyson but it’s typical from the dad [John] and Tommy.”
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      He said: “I’m knocking him out, 4 rounds or less – bet the house on it.
      “Put your mortgage on it.” More

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      ‘I’m here’ – Oleksandr Usyk flexes his muscles as he calls out Tyson Fury posing in front of Ukraine flag

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      OLEKSANDR USYK flexed his muscles and called out heavyweight rival Tyson Fury while posing in front of a Ukraine flag. The WBA, IBF, and WBO heavyweight champ, 36, is expected to do battle with WBC champ Fury, 34, in Saudi Arabia in April this year.
      Oleksandr Usyk called out rival Tyson Fury on TwitterCredit: Twitter
      Usyk with Fury and boxing promoter Bob ArumCredit: Getty
      However, a date and venue is yet to be confirmed.
      Fury’s promoter, Frank Warren, said: “The fight will take place 100 per cent the last Saturday in April.
      “Where it takes place I genuinely think will be determined within the next six or seven days maximum.
      “If we can’t do what we’re being asked to do with Tyson and Usyk [in Saudi Arabia], then the fight will take place in the UK.”
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      The pair have been going back and forth on social media, with Usyk handing Fury a nickname, branding the Gypsy King “belly”.
      And now Usyk has taken to Twitter to call out Fury, flexing his muscles while captioning the post, “I’m here.”
      Usyk has also decided to grow his hair out, instead of maintaining a clean shaven look.
      The Ukrainian posed in front of his country’s colours of yellow and blue.
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      After the two kings of the heavyweight division do battle, Fury could take on ex-UFC star Francis Ngannou.
      Ngannou has accepted Fury’s calls for a hybrid boxing match.
      The Predator has no qualms with Fury’s ruleset for a freak show fight – which he wants to be reffed by boxing legend Mike Tyson.

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