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      Jake Paul lifts lid on why Tommy Fury rematch is not next and says rival must be more ‘realistic’ with his demands

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      JAKE PAUL has told Tommy Fury to be more “realistic” in his terms for a rematch.Paul, 26, was beaten for the first time in February, losing his celebrity grudge match with Fury, 24, in Saudi Arabia.
      Tommy Fury beat Jake Paul on pointsCredit: Reuters
      In the immediate aftermath and days following, the YouTuber-turned boxer hinted he would exercise his rematch clause.
      But after a period of uncertainty, Paul announced that he would instead return against ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 38.
      He has since insisted a rematch with Fury WILL happen down the line – but urged his rival to first check his ego.
      Paul said: “Tommy had a big head after the win.
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      “So he wants all this money and all of that, which is fine but he needs to be realistic, because he’s not the pay-per-view draw, right?
      “If Tommy went and fought this weekend nobody would really be watching.
      “And Nate Diaz was there, ready, willing and able and is a way, way, way, way bigger pay-per-view draw than Tommy Fury.
      “So from a business perspective it makes a lot more sense.”
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      Paul revealed in the build up to fighting Fury that Diaz was his targeted next opponent.
      So when the bout presented itself, even following his loss, the American stuck to his initial script.
      Ahead of the DAZN PPV fight on August 5, Paul said: “I think Nate Diaz was always the plan.
      “I’ve always said – even in the Tommy Fury build up – that I wanted Nate Diaz after Tommy.
      “And that really was regardless of the outcome, I’ve always wanted to fight Nate Diaz, so he was always next on my list.
      “There’s always a bunch of options and one day you’re like, ‘I want to do this, I want to do that.’
      “But I went back to the Nate Diaz idea as like the original plan and he was ready and wiling to make the fight happen and it just made more sense than the Tommy Fury rematch right away.”
      Jake Paul and Nate Diaz ahead of their DAZN PPV fightCredit: Noah Red & Alexis Contreras More

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      Boxer Kenneth Egano dead at 22 after collapsing in ring despite Manny Pacquiao’s desperate bid to help

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      FILIPINO boxer Kenneth Egano has tragically died aged 22.The bantamweight prospect was hospitalised last week following his eight-rounder with Jason Facularin at the Imus Sports Gymnasium in Imus, Cavite.
      Filipino boxer Kenneth Egano has tragically passed away aged 22Credit: INSTAGRAM@KETH_ELTIRIBLI
      The bantamweight suffered a brain haemorrhage during his clash with Jason Facularin last weekCredit: HEPE TV
      There was serious concern for Egano after the fightCredit: HEPE TV
      The bantamweight prospect eventually wound up in a coma but failed to recoverCredit: INSTAGRAM@KETH_ELTIRIBLI
      It later emerged that Egano had suffered a brain hemorrhage – which led to him being put into a coma.
      But sadly, he failed to recover from the horrific injury and passed away.
      The final fight of Egano’s career took place on the latest Blow by Blow series – which is run by Manny Pacquiao Promotions.
      And the Filipino boxing legend immediately came to the aid of Egano and his family by paying his medical fees.
      The former eight-weight world champion said: “There is nothing more precious than human life.”
      He later added: “Boxing is truly a dangerous sport and the boxers deserve nothing but respect as they put their lives on the line.
      “Other sports you play, but you don’t play boxing.”
      Egano’s passing was announced by the Games and Amusements Board – who posted a touching tribute to the late boxer – on Wednesday.
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      The Filipino Games and Amusements Board paid tribute to the late Egano on FacebookCredit: GAMES AND AMUSEMENTS BOARD
      Their statement read: “The entire agency of Games and Amusements Board (GAB) mourns the passing of professional boxer Kenneth Egano.
      “Our condolences to Kenneth’s family, relatives and friends.
      “May his soul rest in peace.”
      Egano survived a nasty knockdown in the bout but came storming back to win the contest via decision.
      But the brutal blows he absorbed in the contest proved to be fatal.
      The news of Egano’s tragic death has rocked the Filipino boxing world.
      But none more so than a heartbroken and crushed Facularin.
      He wrote on social media: “I didn’t expect that this will happen when we did our best.
      “Why did it happen to us? “Sorry that it happened. I hope you’re in a good place.” More

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      Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel, full card details for Dublin homecoming

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      KATIE TAYLOR will be looking to make history once again as she faces Chantelle Cameron for the undisputed super-lightweight titles. Taylor was originally scheduled to face Amanda Serrano in a huge rematch but an injury to the Puerto Rican halted proceedings.
      Katie Taylor will face Chantelle Cameron on May 20 for all the belts at 140lbsCredit: Sportsfile
      So in steps undisputed champ at 140lbs Cameron, who has been lobbying for a clash with Taylor for much of her career.
      Taylor is already the undisputed champion at lightweight, and repeating the same achievement in the weight class above would put her into her own stratosphere of greatness.
      But Cameron is a tricky foe, and represents some very different in-ring problems for Taylor, who fought brilliantly to win a close decision against Serrano in New York one year ago.
      And is all takes place in Dublin, where Taylor is fighting for the very first time in her professional career.

      When is Taylor vs Cameron?

      Katie Taylor’s clash with Chantelle Cameron will take place on Saturday, May 20.
      The bout will be held at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland.
      Ring-walks for the main event will get underway from approximately 10.30pm UK time.
      The main card should get going from 7pm BST.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Taylor vs Cameron will be shown live on DAZN in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the DAZN app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      Taylor’s clash with Cameron will also be shown live on DAZN 1 HD, which is on Sky channel 429.
      A subscription to DAZN costs £9.99-a-month.

      Taylor vs Cameron full card

      Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron – for WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, IBO, and The Ring light-welterweight titles
      Dennis Hogan vs JJ Metcalf – for IBO super-welterweight titles
      Terri Harper vs Cecilia Braekhus – for WBA super-welterweight titles
      Gary Cully vs Jose Felix
      Caoimhin Agyarko vs Grant Dennis
      Thomas Carty vs Jay McFarlane
      Maisey Rose Courtney vs Kate Radomska

      What has been said?
      Taylor said: “Once Serrano pulled out this was the natural fight to make.
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      “It’s two undefeated, reigning undisputed world champions going up against each other and I believe that’s the first time that’s ever happened in the modern era of the sport.
      “People have been talking about this fight for a long time now so I’m delighted it’s happening and I’m looking forward to becoming a two-weight undisputed champion.”
      While Cameron added: “There’s a lot of respect there. But this is my career and my legacy and I’m coming to win.
      “Katie is pound-for-pound the best women’s boxer there is and if I can win I can walk away from boxing one day and think ‘I took out the best there is’.” More

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      Journalist fired on the spot for asking ‘stupid’ question at Jake Paul’s press conference with Nate Diaz

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      JAKE PAUL fired one of his own media team after they asked to fight Nate Diaz’s brother during the duo’s pre-fight press conference.Paul and Diaz fielded questions from the media in Dallas on Tuesday night ahead of a heated face-off to promote their August showdown.
      Jake Paul and Nate Diaz went face-to-face for the first time on TuesdayCredit: DAZN
      A reporter asked Diaz if he could fight his elder brother Nick and vowed to beat his ‘ass’Credit: DAZN
      Paul ‘fired’ the reporter on the spot for his audacious questionCredit: DAZN
      But one of the main talking points ended up being a challenge issued to Nick Diaz by a member of Paul’s media team.
      The journalist said: “Nate, I’m actually a boxer myself and I have been trying to get on this undercard.
      “I’m just wondering if you think I could fight your brother, Nick?
      “If he’s anything like you, I think I’d beat his f*ing a.”
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      Nate, 38, was far from impressed by the callout, firing back: “”You know my homeboys see you right now?
      “That was stupid, huh? That was stupid.”
      The Stockton slugger then asked the reporter “What’s your name?”
      After learning the reporter’s name, an annoyed Diaz replied: “Hey, Derek from Betr Media, you’re a stupid a** motherf****r.
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      “The f**k? You deserve to have your a** whipped.”
      Problem Child Paul was quick to jump in after Diaz issued his threat, saying: “He works for my company.
      “I’ll handle that later. I’ll fire him later. I’m sorry about that, Nate.
      “Derek, shut up, shut up.”
      As he was told to be quiet, Derek said: “All right, sorry.”

      Fight fans were quick to comment on the bizarre incident, with one saying: “This dude Derek going to get his ass chipped up.”
      Another said: “RIP Derek LOL.”
      And another said: “About to get slapped when he walk outside talking crazy.”
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      One remarked: “Was a Paul script, Nate wasn’t in the mood for that.”
      Another chimed in: “That guy’s confidence went out of the window the moment Diaz told him that his boys might check him out on the streets.” More

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      KSI vs Joe Fournier live stream and TV guide: How to watch huge Misfits fight at Wembley Arena

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      KSI is back in the ring on SATURDAY NIGHT to face businessman Joe Fournier at Wembley Arena.Their bout will be the main event on the highly anticipated Misfits 007 card.
      KSI in training ahead of Misfits 007 bout with Joe FournierCredit: Darren Fletcher Photography
      KSI beat Faze Temperrr at Misfits 004Credit: GETTY
      KSI was last in action against FaZe Temperrr at Misfits 004, and the rapper stole the show with a first-round knockout.
      The 29-year-old has an unbeaten record of 4-0 as a boxer and is ultimately gearing all his efforts toward a huge fight with Jake Paul at the end of the year.
      His next opponent, Fournier, is an English businessman but is also a professional boxer.
      He has had 10 professional fights, winning nine of them by knockout, with the other ruled a no contest.
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      Fournier has also fought friend and former heavyweight champion David Haye in an exhibition fight, which he lost by unanimous decision.
      Nevertheless, the businessman is KSI’s toughest opponent to date making Saturday night’s bout one not to miss.
      How can I watch KSI vs Joe Fournier?

      KSI vs Fournier will be shown live on DAZN PPV in the UK for £19.99.
      You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.
      A flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.
      You can also pay £99.99 for the year upfront, and this is the lowest cost option.

      Can I live stream KSI vs Joe Fournier?

      DAZN subscribers can live stream KSI vs Joe Fournier via the DAZN app.
      The DAZN app is available to download for FREE on to your mobile or tablet device.
      Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action via SunSport’s live blog.

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      Can I watch DAZN on my TV?

      On March 23, DAZN launched their first TV channel on Sky known as DAZN 1 HD.
      The channel will show a 24/7 schedule of live and catch-up content including 50-plus fights a year.
      DAZN will be on Sky channel 429 in the UK and Ireland.
      To access the channel, you will need a DAZN subscription which will also give you access to the DAZN app.

      When is KSI vs Joe Fournier?

      KSI takes on Fournier in a huge clash on Saturday, May 13.
      The bout will be held at Wembley Arena in London.
      Ring-walks for the main event can be expected around 10.30pm UK time.
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      Jake Paul says stars on KSI’s Misfits Boxing must ‘respect the sport’ more and slams ‘circus’ fights on show

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      JAKE PAUL has called on stars of KSI’s Misfits Boxing to “respect the sport” and slammed the “circus” fights on show.KSI, 29, last year launched the promotion to give a home to crossover and celebrity fights with events aired on DAZN.
      Jake Paul says the Misfits bouts are far removed from real boxingCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      KSI is the owner of Misfits BoxingCredit: Darren Fletcher
      But the lines between true sports and entertainment have been blurred since Misfists’ rise.
      In March, they introduced tag-team boxing to a mixture of fanfare and outrage.
      And on this Saturday’s pay-per-view event, two content creators who weigh a combined total of almost 60 STONE are set to fight.
      It leaves KSI’s arch rival Paul critical of the direction Misfits is going in and slammed that it is “not a sport”.
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      He said: “I think it is definitely on the WWE-side of things.
      “And it’s definitely a separate thing than the boxing purists should be interested in. But I do see how it has entertainment value.
      “The problem with it is that they call it ‘boxing’ and ‘influencer boxing. It’s just more like this circus spectacle, which is fine but let’s not ruin the sport of boxing.
      “Because I think influencer boxing added fans to the sport and brought more respect and credibility when people were taking it very, very seriously and putting on really good fights.
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      “Now they’re doing tag-teams and it’s all these different weight classes, they’re only fighting like two or three rounds.
      “Like, that’s not a sport, go in there fight six rounds, do a proper f*****g training camp, get f*****g good and respect the sport.
      “So, I see how it could bring more fans but I just don’t want it to turn into this like, WWE thing.
      “And it’s nothing against the WWE – I love the WWE – but in terms of boxing, it’s just different.”
      Paul, 26, similarly owns his own Most Valuable Promotions, and co-hosts his bouts.
      He also has champions like Amanda Serrano, 34, and top prospect Ashton Sylve, 19, signed to his banner.
      Paul has recently launched his Most Valuable Prospect series, to try and find the next big boxing talent – not personality.
      He said: “I just love this sport and I’m surrounded by real fighters all the time.
      “Most Valuable Prospects will be real, young, hungry boxers who have been fighting their whole entire life and we want to give them a platform in a professional way.
      “I want to find the next Muhammad Ali, the next Mike Tyson, through Most Valuable Prospects. I’m not trying to find the next Salt Papi and all this stuff.
      “It’s fun but I’m trying to grow the next generation of talent and boxers and help women’s boxing and sign world champions and get the paydays that they deserve.
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      “This WWE, Misfits s*** is kind of a separate side thing that I don’t really care about.”
      Women’s boxing champion Amanda Serrano with Jake PaulCredit: The Mega Agency More

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      KSI vs Joe Fournier predictions: Jake Paul, iShowSpeed and more predict who will come out on top of huge Wembley clash

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      YOUTUBE superstar KSI returns to the ring this weekend for one of his toughest tests to date.The social media sensation turned boxer will top the bill of the latest Misfits Boxing card at Wembley Arena on Saturday night.
      KSI will be back in action this weekend against Joe FournierCredit: TWITTER@KSI
      The pair will throw down at Wembley Arena on Saturday nightCredit: DAZN
      Social media fight fans are champing at the bit to see YouTuber sensation KSI back in actionCredit: GETTY
      KSI – real name Olajide Olatunji – will be welcomed back to the squared circle by self-proclaimed billionaire Joe Fournier.
      Fournier boasts an alleged perfect record of 9-0 – although his resume has been questioned by many.
      The YouTube boxing world is waiting with bated breath for the return of KSI and several big names have been giving their predictions for the fight.
      KSI vs Joe Fournier predictions
      David Haye
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      The Haymaker said: “I’ve seen him behind the scenes, I know what he’s about. I’ve seen him spar and I’ve seen him hit the mitts and hit the bag.
      “That was a year and a half ago. I’m sure he’s improved significantly since then. That version of KSI, in my opinion, wouldn’t last the distance with Fournier.
      “Even though Joe Fournier is 40, even though he’s been living in Tulum and Dubai all over the world and in nightclubs, he lives quite a clean life.
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      “So there are no real miles on the clock for Joe. But I’ve seen him spar world champions – professional world champions – and hold his own.
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      “And I think that wealth of experience over the last ten years will be enough once that first bell rings.
      “Once the energy of the first couple of rounds where KSI will be really hyped up [by a] a big crowd going crazy and all eyeballs on him, knowing that Jake Paul was in a very similar situation with Tommy Fury in a fight which he lost.
      “Very few people on Jake Paul’s team believed that was a version of reality that could take place – but it did.
      “I thought after that happened that KSI’s team may think, ‘Oh, in actual fact, maybe we’ve bitten off more than we can chew.’
      “But they didn’t. They doubled down on it, they really wanted it.”
      Prediction: Joe Fournier to win
      Joe Fournier has an alleged perfect 9-0 recordCredit: GETTY
      iShowSpeed
      The social media phenom said: “KSI [versus Fournier]? I got Fournier, I got Fournier.”
      Official prediction: Joe Fournier to win
      Viddal Riley – KSI’s former trainer
      “I think JJ is gonna struggle for a bit.
      “But then all the attributes [speed, awkwardness and power] you just said are gonna come to fruition in the fourth round, fifth round.
      “JJ does win, between the fourth and the sixth round. That’s my prediction.”
      Official prediction: KSI to win via KO
      KSI has yet to taste defeat as a professionalCredit: PA
      True Geordie
      “Joe Fournier isn’t used to being in fights where the other guy throws punches back and he’s faking knockouts in his gym.
      “This is not me hating Joe Fournier in any way as a man. He seems like a laugh, he seems like a nice guy.
      “He’s all right. [But] KSI is way fitter, way faster, way stronger and is gonna knock this guy the f**k out.”
      Official prediction: KSI to win via KO
      Viddal Riley and the True Geordie reckon KSI will walk through Joe FournierCredit: PA
      Jake Paul
      “I honestly have no idea what’s going to happen. I think Joe is like old and he’s had a padded record, he hasn’t fought anyone good. 
      “So yeah, he’s ‘9-0’ but we don’t know how good he is, he’s been inactive.
      “And KSI hasn’t fought anyone good either. He’s just fought influencers and people say, ‘Oh, he fought your brother.’ 
      “Yeah, my brother wasn’t good when they fought.
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      “So he hasn’t fought anyone good really, we haven’t seen him tested so we really don’t know what will happen.”
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      Jake Paul says Tommy Fury loss made boxing career even more authentic and will fight for ‘a lot longer’ because of it

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      JAKE PAUL said losing to Tommy Fury has made his boxing career even more authentic and could even prolong it. The YouTuber-turned prizefighter suffered defeat for the first time in February, falling victim to a split-decision in Saudi Arabia.
      Tommy Fury beat Jake Paul on pointsCredit: Getty
      But Paul, 26, has been reinvigorated by the setback and revealed it has only extended his ambitions in the sport.
      He said: “A lot of people in my position would’ve just gotten worse mentally or crumbled or gave up or went back and take an easy fight or a tune-up fight.
      “This made me a boxer even more and to come back to prove myself and to learn and get better. I love this sport, I love everything about it.
      “This reaffirmed my belief and almost made me sign this like contract that maybe wasn’t even signed yet with boxing, forever.
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      “Because when I was winning and winning and winning, I was like, ‘Oh, I might just win a couple more fights and then retire.’
      “But now I realise that I need this sport and I’m going to be here for a lot longer of a time period than I originally thought.”
      Paul snubbed a rematch with Fury, 24, and will instead return on August 5 in Texas against ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 38.
      He dives right back into a box office blockbuster, to be aired on DAZN pay-per-view.
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      And he will do so not only with a new mentality but also a fresh team.
      Paul has rehired Shane Mosley as his coach after starting his career by winning his professional debut with the boxing legend.
      Losing to Fury forced the American to re-evaluate who is truly in his corner when dealing and reflecting on the defeat.
      Paul said: “It was intense, man. Lot’s of deep thoughts, lot’s of changes being made within the camp.
      “Switching things up and having to revisit the drawing board and taking a look at everything; myself, my coaches, my friends, what went wrong.
      “And that was definitely a lengthy process, it wasn’t necessarily the easiest to figure out and a lot of those answers weren’t fun.
      “So there had to be a lot of these changes but it was a great reality check.
      “It’s like I’m going around knocking pretty much everyone out or down to the canvas at least and making a bunch of money doing it.
      “And you get kind of caught up in that and you can lose that hunger. And I didn’t even know I did.
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      “I thought I still had that same hunger and motivation but it turns out in hindsight, I didn’t.
      “Obviously, I’m new in this game and so there’s so much to learn and the weeks after were really some of the toughest moments of my life but the best now I’m able to look back at it in hindsight.”
      Jake Paul and Nate Diaz ahead of their DAZN PPV fightCredit: Noah Red & Alexis Contreras More