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      I’ll smash Jake Paul for what he said about Molly-Mae – this fight is personal, says Tommy Fury

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      AS major boxing grudge matches go they don’t get much bigger – or unlikely – than the upcoming fight between Tommy Fury and Jake Paul.The Love Island star and the US YouTuber will finally meet in the ring after years of trading verbal blows, and two postponements, in the most eagerly-anticipated bout of 2023.
      The upcoming fight between Tommy Fury and Jake Paul is finally happening after years of trading verbal blowsCredit: Rex
      23-year-old Tommy is pumped up for the fight against the US YoutuberCredit: AFP
      Tommy Fury said of Jake ‘He’s absolutely rubbish, I’ve been in boxing all my life. He can’t fight’Credit: Getty
      To say 23-year-old Tommy is pumped up for the fight is an understatement, thanks in no small part to Jake, 26, ruining his rival’s baby announcement and branding Tommy’s influencer fiancée Molly-May Hague the couple’s “breadwinner”.
      Ahead of the fight at the Diriyah Arena, Tommy left those in Saudi Arabia in no doubt of his determination to exact a bitter revenge on rival Jake for his barbed comments about Molly-Mae.
      As one insider at the build-up in Riyadh said: “Tommy says he wants to get revenge, and he won’t feel like he’s got it until he has knocked him clean out.
      “He’s angry, and he means every word — they’re not empty threats. This is personal.”
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      Speaking exclusively to The Sun, Tommy said: “He can say what he wants because talking is his game. Fighting is mine.
      “On Sunday night, it is not about who can talk the best. It is about who can fight the best. He’s absolutely rubbish.
      ‘Jake can’t fight’
      “I’ve been in boxing all my life. He can’t fight.
      “Jake Paul, he is what he is. He’s a white-collar boxer.
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      “He’s going in there with somebody who wants to take his head clean off with every shot and he’s going to be dealing with everything that comes with a boxer.
      “He’s not dealt with that before and it’s a big jump.”
      Never before has there been a buzz this big around a fight between two such inexperienced boxers, who have just 14 official fights between them.
      The bout is expected to break pay-per-view records, which will handsomely top up their fight fees — which are believed to be around £4million between them.
      So for the fans tuning in to watch or listening for free on talkSPORT, how much action does Tommy think they will actually get to witness?
      “Tommy TNT Fury wins the fight. 9-0. Here we come,” he predicts.
      “It will be very, very lucky for him if he escapes the fourth round. Don’t be surprised if he goes in one or two.
      “Whenever I hit this guy, it’ll be over.”
      Jake, 26, ruined his rival’s baby announcement and branded Tommy’s influencer girlfriend Molly-May Hague the couple’s ‘breadwinner’
      It will be hard to see the reality TV star, half-brother of heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, taken seriously in the sport, should the bout end in defeatCredit: Social Media
      It will be hard to see the reality TV star, half-brother of heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, taken seriously in the sport, should the bout end in defeat — especially as he put his boxing career on hold in 2019 to appear on Love Island, where he met his other half.
      Even his own family have joked they’ll disown him if he loses.
      Tyson said: “I expect Tommy to chin him. If he doesn’t, he can stay in Saudi Arabia.”
      A defeat for Jake, meanwhile, is unlikely to derail his career.
      Many experts believe he will just reinvent himself in another sport, having previously dabbled with Mixed Martial Arts and even featured in WWE wrestling, while his promotions firm continues to go from strength to strength.
      But despite having only previously fought six fights, all of them with non-professional boxers such as retired NBA star Nate Robinson, Jake is the bookies’ favourite to win in what they predict will be an incredibly tight contest.
      And he also has the extra incentive of being awarded a ranking in the sport, should he win.
      Former Heavyweight Champion Mike Tyson has tipped him to do just that, saying anyone who disrespects Jake “is out of their minds”.
      Speaking to talkSPORT’s Spencer Oliver, Iron Mike, 56, said: “He’s won against people that he shouldn’t beat. And listen, I don’t think they brought him here to lose.
      “He makes more money than the champions of boxing. So he’s an enigma.”
      Another boxing great, Floyd Mayweather, said: “It’s good that Jake Paul is able to take his social media following and get some new eyes on the sport of boxing.
      “And it’s a good match-up with those two. May the best man win.”
      Cristiano Ronaldo, who plays in the Saudi Pro League with Al Nassr, is expected to be among the 15,000 fans in the Diriyah Arena, while A-listers including US comedian Kevin Hart and superstar rappers Drake and Kanye West are also tipped to attend.
      It is yet to be confirmed if Tommy’s fiancée Molly-Mae will be joining the rest of the Fury clan in the Middle East, given she only gave birth to the couple’s daughter Bambi last month — which Jake informed the world about days before they did, much to their annoyance.
      During his pre-match trash talking, Jake claimed Tommy was forced into taking on the fight for a much-needed payday.
      The American said: “Molly is probably sitting there going, ‘Yo, I just had a baby — I can’t be the one to pay the bills the entire time’.
      “He is going to be paid 20k a fight, minus taxes. He can only pay for so many diapers. It’s a hard business.”
      Jake is so confident of a victory he even offered to change the terms of the bout during a pre-fight press conference, turning it into a winner-takes-all contest.
      He has been in Saudi Arabia for weeks on his training camp, which has been compared to some of the Rocky movies after he was filmed jogging alongside locals on the street. And speaking to Piers Morgan on TalkTV on Thursday night, Jake was supremely confident his preparation will help him get the edge over his long-time rival.
      Asked if he has “any doubt” the fight will end in anything other than victory, he replied: “No, I don’t. I’m confident in my preparation.
      “Anything can happen in a boxing match but you work to make those things not happen. He just doesn’t have the power, the capabilities, to do anything to be able to defeat me.
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      “You’re going to see me knock this guy out.”
      Whatever the outcome, the world will be watching.
      It is yet to be confirmed if Molly-Mae will be joining the rest of the Fury clan in the Middle EastCredit: Rex
      She only gave birth to the couple’s daughter Bambi last monthCredit: Instagram
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      Who are Tommy Fury’s parents – mum Chantal and dad John?

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      TOMMY FURY has the biggest fight of his fledgling career this weekend when he faces Jake Paul.And the boxer will be supported by his family with dad John in his corner.

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      Tommy with mum Chantal during his time on Love IslandCredit: Rex
      The huge fight against Paul is taking place over in Saudi Arabia, at the third time of asking.
      Fury, 23, was twice forced to pull out amid injury and visa issues.
      According to SportsZion, Paul, 26, is guaranteed to make at least $3.2million (£2.6m) and then 65 per cent of PPV sales.
      For Fury, the report states he will take home at least $2m (£1.6m) while taking home the remaining 35 per cent of box office sales.
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      Who are Tommy Fury’s parents?
      Tommy’s parents are mum Chantal and dad John.
      Former boxer John, 58, is a regular fixture in Tommy’s corner as he trains his son.
      While mum Chantal is often away from the limelight, but made her first public appearance during Love Island in 2019 when Tommy was on the show.
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      Beaming Chantal said to Tommy during her visit to the Villa: “I’m so proud of you.”
      Chantal and John joined Tommy on a walk before his fight last yearCredit: Splash
      While Tommy said when he saw his mum approaching in Mallorca: “This woman has not been on a plane in 16 years!”
      Tommy and world heavyweight champion Tyson have the same father in John but born to different mothers.
      Last year before Tommy’s fight against Daniel Bocianski, he was spotted on a walk with his mum and dad days before the bout.
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      I earned $500 for my boxing debut but now I’m on Jake Paul’s undercard and eyeing Misfits’ $1m-winning pro tournament

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      MUHSIN CASON has one eye on Misfits Boxing’s $1million winner-take-all professional tournament to mark a stunning career turnaround. The cruiserweight makes his return on Sunday in Saudi Arabia against Taryel Jafarov on the undercard of Jake Paul’s grudge match with Tommy Fury. 
      Muhsin Cason will star on the Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury undercard in Saudi ArabiaCredit: @themuslimboxer
      But he has also been linked with a move to Misfits, the crossover boxing promotion set up by YouTuber-turned fighter KSI. 
      KSI’s manager Mams Taylor – co-founder of Misfits – has announced a future eight-man tournament with pro fighters only.
      With the cash prize set at $1m, Cason has opened the door to a move into the crossover boxing scene. 
      He told SunSport: “Me being, I guess, an ‘influencer’ – I know that realm, but I’m also a boxer first. 

      “That’s the reason I became an influencer. I watched Jake and KSI build up their platform to the point where they made millions from their pro debut. 
      “I made $500 for my pro debut, so I’m like, ‘You know what? I need to be like them.’ So that’s the reason why I became an influencer. 
      “But yeah, I would love to be on Misfits, I like Mams Taylor, he’s a really good dude.” 
      Cason, who has over 100,000 Instagram followers, is the younger brother to heavyweight legend Hasim Rahman. 
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      And he regularly posts skits on his social media, which has seen him gain attention from fans of the YouTube boxing scene. 
      Cason has also feuded online with unbeaten boxer Idris Virgo – who starred on Love Island in 2018. 
      He said: “Misfits is entertaining, I would love to be on the card but I would love to fight a real professional on Misfits. 
      “I’ve been toying around with this punk named Idris Virgo. He’s been a real bully towards the Misfits roster. 
      “And I really don’t like it because they’re YouTube boxers, they’re not real boxers and this guy is trying to come into a scene where he knows he has an advantage.I really don’t like it.” 
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      Meet Adam Saleh, the YouTuber on Jake Paul’s undercard who shot to fame STREET FIGHTING and was set to face Patrice Evra

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      ADAM SALEH is the YouTube star who stars on Jake Paul’s undercard after missing out on a fight with Patrice Evra. The vlogger from New York – with Yemeni heritage – boxes in his second professional bout on Sunday in Saudi Arabia.
      Adam Saleh will feature on the Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury undercard on Sunday
      Saleh shot to fame street fighting
      He crossed over from influencer boxing last September and drew against Landon McBroom after giving away a STONE in weight.
      Saleh faces California’s Stuart Kellogg – nicknamed Evil Hero – at light-welterweight on the night of Paul’s grudge match with Tommy Fury.
      His relationship with manager Amer Abdallah – now the head of boxing in Saudi – and fanbase in region saw his afforded the pay-per-view spot.
      Saleh told SunSport: “My main viewer base in the Middle East is in Saudi Arabia, so it made a lot of sense. 
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      “Yeah, I’m an influencer but I feel like I’m the best influencer boxer out there.” 
      Saleh, 29, shot to fame for a viral dance which made it onto Ellen DeGeneres’ chat show.
      And he did so with an amateur boxing background, having had 14 unbeaten bouts.
      But another popular video of his – this time a STREET FIGHT with boxing gloves – landed him in hot water.
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      It saw his amateur boxing licence stripped but at the cost of millions of online hits.
      Saleh said: “It was a random video, I was filming something else for my YouTube channel and I saw someone boxing in the street in New York square. 
      “He was challenging people and I thought, ‘Let me go down there and box him.’ I ended up knocking him down twice. 
      “I boxed someone else after and it got over 20million views on YouTube. This was before KSI and Logan Paul started boxing. 
      “The video just blew up and then I made another one and it continued. I’ve always been a fighter at heart.” 
      Saleh, 29, was the shock name Manchester United legend Evra, 41, agreed to fight in April of last year.
      But the whole show was axed at the last minute – leaving the bout facing the KO forever.
      Saleh said: “I spoke with Evra’s team and I don’t know, I think they’re waiting for the right event.
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      “I’d love to fight Patrice Evra, I think it’s a great fight. I feel like he got scared and backed out. 
      “But I would love to fight Patrice, he’s definitely on my hitlist. We can’t just announce a fight and not make it happen.”
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      Saleh was set to fight Patrice Evra before the ex-Man Utd star pulled outCredit: Instagram @adamsaleh
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      ‘This guy can’t live with you’ – Tommy Fury says brother Tyson told him he can drink TEN PINTS and still beat Jake Paul

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      TYSON FURY is confident that little brother Tommy will easily see off boxing rival Jake Paul.Tommy, 23, is taking on the YouTube star-turned-boxer on Sunday in Saudi Arabia, with the fight worth millions for both fighters.
      Tommy Fury says brother Tyson is confident in him ahead of Sunday’s fight with Jake PaulCredit: AFP
      Tyson says brother Tommy could drink TEN PINTS the night before and still beat PaulCredit: PA
      The pressure is on Tommy, who’s carrying the Fury name, to beat paulCredit: AFP
      The pressure is on Tommy, who’s carrying the Fury name.
      And WBC heavyweight champion Tyson reckons his little brother will do him proud.
      In fant, the Gypsy King believes Tommy could drink TEN PINTS and still beat Paul.
      Tommy revealed to BT Sport: “I had a chat with Tyson a few weeks ago.

      “And he said to me on the phone, ‘There is no way this guy can live with you.’
      “And he’s seen me box in the gym. He’s seen my fights, everything.
      “He said, ‘I’m the heavyweight champion of the world. What I don’t know about boxing isn’t worth knowing. This guy can’t live with you.’
      “He actually said I could go and have ten pints of beer the night before and still beat him.”
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      Tommy has accepted a risky bet from Paul on the outcome of their fight.
      The American has offered to pay Fury double if he wins their fight, but if the Brit loses, then he will not get a penny.
      The offer was made when they came face-to-face in the Middle East in front of the media – who almost got to witness the two bitter rivals scrapping before any bell.
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      Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers live stream and how to watch on Zeus Network

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER makes his UK debut this weekend as he faces Aaron Chalmers at the O2 Arena. The 50-0 legend has taken part in numerous exhibitions since he retired from the sport in 2017.
      Floyd Mayweather has been training in London this weekCredit: EPA
      Chalmers fought as an MMA star for Bellator following his life as a reality TV personality, starring in Geordie Shore for several years.
      Now he faces the fight of his life as he goes up against Money at London’s O2.
      “I retired from the sport and I didn’t let the sport retire me. My advice to him [Chalmers] is to leave here with skills. He’s rough, tough and got experience in combat, so I’m pretty sure he’ll be at his best,” Mayweather said.
      Chalmers added: “He’s 46 on Friday, he’s got 10 years on me, so it’s just about being sharp and being in his face. He’s one of the best boxers, so I can’t get too carried away and get clipped.

      “If you face the best of all time, the rest should be much easier. This was the offer that came in and I grabbed It with both hands.”
      How to watch Mayweather vs Chalmers?
      Mayweather vs Chalmers will be shown live on the Zeus Network in the UK.
      You can pre-order the event from the website for £24.88.
      Mayweather vs Chalmers is available for live streaming from the Zeus Network app, which can be downloaded onto your mobile or tablet device.
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      Tommy Fury slams ‘comedian’ Jake Paul for custom-made belt but will give rival ‘a good hiding twice’ amid rematch clause

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      TOMMY FURY refused to rule out a rematch with “comedian” Jake Paul – eyeing the chance to give his rival “a good hiding twice”. Fury is set to finally fight Paul following two previous postponements, due to injury and US visa issues. 
      Tommy Fury ahead of his fight with Jake PaulCredit: @toprank
      Jake Paul holding his Most Valuable boxer beltCredit: @jakepaul
      The pair have rescheduled their celebrity grudge match for Sunday in Saudi Arabia.
      Paul, 26, has a rematch clause included in his contract, meaning he has the right to fight again if he loses. 
      Fury, 23, told SunSport: “At the end of the day, we go to February 26th and then we can deal with whatever comes after that. 
      “But, if Jake Paul wants a good hiding twice, I’ll happily give it to him.”
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      The stakes in Saudi were raised after the WBC revealed the winner will earn a world ranking.
      If the victor emerges with a top 15 rating, they are eligible to contest for a title.
      Paul has been bullish in achieving his lofty goals of becoming a champion and even crowned himself the Most Valuable boxer.
      The YouTuber-turned-prizefighter has a multicoloured belt in honour of himself, something Fury has no desire of claiming.
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      He told SunSport: “I’ll chuck it on the floor or chuck it in the bin, one of the two. 
      “I don’t want that, it looks like a ten-year-old’s put it together and given it to him as a ‘love you’ present. 
      “Let him carry that around thinking it’s a WBC strap, but we all know what he is. Jake Paul is a comedian.” 
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      Boxing fans offered 20 PER CENT discount on Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers tickets with O2 event struggling to sell

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      BOXING fans have been offered a 20 per cent discount on tickets for Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers.That’s with the O2 event struggling to sell out ahead of Saturday night’s battle.
      Fans are being offered 20 per cent discount tickets for Mayweather vs ChalmersCredit: EPA
      Saturday’s event at the O2 Arena is struggling to sell out
      The London arena has a whopping 20,000 capacity.
      And there are still thousands of tickets on sale for Mayweather’s first-ever UK fight.
      The American legend, 46, has turned his hand to exhibition bouts after retiring with a perfect 50-0 record.
      And next in line is reality TV star-turned-MMA fighter Chalmers, who found fame with Geordie Shore.
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      But it appears the public are not biting, with images of seats still available showing plenty of blue vacancies.
      And desperate vendors have emailed customers with an “exclusive limited time offer” in an attempt to flog more tickets.
      An email seen by SunSport shows that some people are being offered 20 per cent off all tickets for tomorrow night.
      Regular prices currently range from around £141.50 to £1,038,50.
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      The seats in blue are still on sale
      There are plenty os seats left for those considering a late purchase
      And there are plenty of sections left to pick from for those mulling a late purchase.
      It spells good news for Newcastle star Jamaal Lascelles, who is hoping to get to the fight ahead of Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Man Utd.
      Mayweather’s opponent Chalmers said: “My barber was saying that Jamaal Lascelles was on about getting tickets for the fight.
      “I’m not sure he’ll be able to get tickets for the fight when he’s got a big cup final the next day.
      “I’m hoping a lot of people will be tuning in.
      “I know loads of lads are coming down without a ticket to be in London for the weekend.
      “I would have bet my house this time last year, me fighting Floyd Mayweather and Newcastle being in a cup final because it would never have happened.
      “It’s crazy, it’s big for Newcastle. I would 100 per cent take the Carabao Cup and sixth place in the league – any day of the week.”
      Meanwhile, Mayweather has been preparing for the fight by holding a lavish birthday bash in central London.
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      He and stars including Jamie Foxx popped bottles of champagne.
      And there was even a guest appearance from the World Cup’s sexiest fan Ivana Knoll. More