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      ‘Don’t call it boxing’ – Frank Warren says Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury ‘isn’t even ‘white-collar level’ ahead of huge bout

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      FRANK WARREN has played down the boxing quality of Jake Paul and Tommy Fury ahead of their much-anticipated fight.The fight – billed as The Truth – will take place between the two on Sunday at the Diriyah Arena in Saudi Arabia.
      Tommy Fury is set to face YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake PaulCredit: Getty
      Paul has won six out of six fightsCredit: Getty
      Frank Warren has played down their quality as fightersCredit: PA
      They will scrap it out over eight rounds, at a catchweight of 185lb.
      YouTuber Paul, 26, has won all six of his professional fights, but none of those have come against a recognised boxer.
      While Fury, 23, – the brother of icon Tyson Fury – has won each of his eight fights in the pro ranks.
      Both of them have won by knockout on four occasions.
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      However, boxing promoter Warren is not impressed with the quality of opposition, and he suggested that the bout between the two has the attention it does because of who they are, rather than their ability.
      He told The George Groves Boxing Club: “If it weren’t for the fact of that [who they are] it would be an eight round fight on a card.
      “But it is because of who they are. So don’t call it boxing. I don’t even think it is even like white collar boxing as such.
      “It’s like you could do it with another reporter. Anybody could do it. I mean, I’m a bit older now but maybe when I was younger another promoter we’d settle it that way.
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      “And people buy into it. Is t good? Is it right? They are making a lot of money.
      “Tommy is making a huge of money which is brilliant for him, it is life changing money based upon his ability, I can’t knock that. I can’t knock it.
      “As to the level it is at, it is the level it is. I know a lot of boxers who look at that or former boxers that might look at that and say ‘how come they are getting and I’m not?’.
      “Well they are capitalising on their notoriety. And so that is what it is.
      “Is it the way boxing is going to go? No.”

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      Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury: Boxer who has sparred BOTH breaks down who has more advantages and reveals fight prediction

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      JAKE PAUL and Tommy Fury meet in a massive celebrity grudge match that has been dividing opinions. After two Fury pullouts – amid injury and US visa issues – the boxing rivals have rescheduled their huge fight once more.
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury fight on February 26 in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty
      They are set for eight scheduled rounds at a catchweight of 185lb on Sunday in Saudi Arabia.
      The bookies are split and so are the pundits, with everyone keen for an inside knowledge.
      And one man on hand to do so is 22-1 light-heavyweight Ahmed Elbiali, who has sparred BOTH men.
      He shared some rounds in 2020 when Paul was just a raw novice, preparing for his second boxing bout.
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      Meanwhile, he sparred Fury last summer when the Brit took a trip to Florida with big brother Tyson.
      So ahead of the big pay-per-view fight on the weekend, Elbiali spoke with SunSport to break down who holds the key advantages.
      RING IQ 
      AE: I think Jake does. I think Jake is mentally more focused tactically, because he has to be because he’s missed out on so many fundamental years. 
      His team are tactically getting him ready better. I think Jake knows these things and Tommy is just relying on his fundamentals and skills. Whereas Jake, his mind is working.
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      Jake Paul sparring during training campCredit: Instagram @jakepaul
      SPEED 
      AE: Tommy, because of his fundamentals. 
      Remember, the closest point to the target is a straight line so if you’re not opening up, and Tommy will open up less because of his fundamentals.
      Ahmed Elbiali, left, in training with Tommy Fury
      POWER 
      AE: I’m going to say 50/50. They’re both cruiserweights, they hit decent. They’re strong boys. 
      They have good right hands but they don’t throw combination punches, they’re both usually jab, right hand, double jab, right hand.
      They’re both trying to land big right hands. 
      Jake Paul knocking out ex-UFC champion Tyron WoodleyCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      CARDIO 
      AE: I would say 50/50, too.
      I think physically, Jake can go longer but fundamentally Tommy can go longer too, he’s used to it. 
      They can both go eight rounds. 
      Tommy Fury and Jake Paul fight over eight roundsCredit: Getty
      COMPOSURE 
      AE: Tommy. When I sparred Jake, remember I’m like a veteran in their eyes. 
      For Jake, him sparring me was almost quite intimidating and as for Tommy, he wasn’t too intimidated because it was controlled sparring. 
      I could see some intimidation, I’m older than these guys by maybe seven or eight years, but with Jake it was a little bit more because it was open sparring. 
      But I carried the man, I’m not going to f****g kill the dude. 
      Ahmed Elbiali training with Tommy FuryCredit: @ahmedelbiali
      PREDICTION
      AE: For some reason, I see Jake winning. And I’m friends with Tyson, I’m acquaintances with Tommy. 
      It’s no disrespect, but in this game it’s sometimes who wants it more and I feel Jake wants it more. 
      I can see him winning by knockout but more so a close or controversial decision. Because both are going to do their best not to get knocked out. 
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      They both don’t want to take the chance of scoring a knockout and risk getting knocked out in the procedure. 
      I see Jake winning a decision, maybe very close and enough to do a rematch.
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      Kell Brook smiles as he’s seen in the ring for the first time since being filmed snorting line of white powder

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      KELL Brook has a smile on his face as he enters the ring for the first time since being filmed snorting a line of white powder.The world champion boxer, 36, was caught bending over a glass table as he partied at his Sheffield home.
      Kell Brook has been pictured for the first time since sniffing a white powderCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Brook was filmed snorting a line of white powder at a party at his home
      Footage shows him snorting the substance through a roll-up from a glass coffee table
      The Sun revealed the footage back in January which showed Brook looking worse for wear.
      He has since been pictured for the first time at a gym in the Canary Island, Fuerteventura.
      Brook posed in the ring at Baileys Gym wearing gloves as he appeared to be in winter training.
      The gym shared the photo to their Instagram tagging Brook – which he re-posted to his story.
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      Brook took to social media earlier this month to apologise for his behaviour.
      He wrote: “I messed up, I hold my hands up & want to apologise to my family gym friends & fans.
      “It’s no secret that I struggle with mental health & I’m finding retirement really hard.
      “I’m actively seeking the help I need to get me on the right path. Again I apologise for the hurt I’ve caused.”
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      A source said at the time: “He had a bit of a gathering at his house where people were drinking spirits and smoking.
      “He was snorting white powder.”
      However manager Terry Thompson insisted it was “a joke”.
      He said of the party clip: “This is a thing that has sort of got out of hand.
      “They were at his house, they were having a laugh.
      “They were joking about things.
      “He said to them, ‘Film me having a laugh’.”
      Asked if the powder was cocaine, he replied: “No.”
      The clip shows a heap of white powder next to a plastic “wrap” as the star mumbled “nice”.
      Brook then shadow boxes in front of a framed portrait of him having won the IBF welterweight title in 2014.
      Wife Lindsey, 35, and their three children were believed to be away at the time of the gathering.
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      Brook announced his retirement in May after winning 40 of 43 professional fights.
      But he said recently he would return to the ring for the right offer.
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      ‘Get his a**e dealt with’ – Derek Chisora ready to bet staggering sum on Jake Paul vs Carl Froch with bold prediction

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      DEREK CHISORA is adamant that Jake Paul would beat Carl Froch – and he is even willing to bet a fortune on it.But away from his final days of preparation, the Problem Child reignited his war of words with former super-middleweight world champ Froch, who previously labelled the YouTuber a “clown”.
      Jake Paul is preparing to face Tommy Fury this weekendCredit: Getty
      Carl Froch has threatened to send the YouTuber into orbitCredit: AFP
      Paul, who has won his six pro boxing fights against amateurs, tweeted: “Carl Froch mad because I made more in one year than he made his whole career. You want the payday. I get it.
      “So let’s do this, fight Anderson Silva on my next card and if you get lucky and beat him, then we can step in the ring and you make your career payday. Let me know.”
      But Froch, 45, was having none of it as the retired 33-2 fighter responded with a video on Twitter and threatened to send Paul “into f***ing orbit”.
      However, fellow British boxing icon Chisora, who was beaten by Tyson Fury in December at the Tottenham Stadium, believes that the American loudmouth would have no problems defeating “The Cobra”.
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      Del Boy told IFL TV: “Good luck to Jake Paul. The guy believes he can do anything, and when you’re that young age, you believe you can do anything.
      “He’s entertainment. Those people that talk rubbish about him, they can’t do it, that’s why.
      “There’s nothing wrong with that.
      “Carl Froch will go in there and get his a**e beaten up and go get your check, bro.
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      “He’ll beat Carl Froch.”
      Then Chisora insisted he would even be willing to put his money where his mouth is if the two met in the ring.
      He added: “I’m willing to bet £200,000 that Carl Froch would get his a*** dealt with. I’m being 100 per cent serious.”
      Paul, 26, takes on Tommy Fury in their long-awaited boxing showdown this weekend in Saudi Arabia.
      Derek Chisora says that he would bet £200k on Paul beating FrochCredit: Getty More

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

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      JAKE PAUL’S huge clash with Tommy Fury is finally set to take place THIS WEEKEND. The pair were 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 this weekend 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

      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)
      Bader Samreen vs. Viorel Simion (8 rounds – lightweight)
      Muhsin Cason vs Taryel Jafarov (8 rounds – cruiserweight)
      Adam Saleh vs Stuart Kellog (6 rounds- super-lightweight)
      Ziyad Almaayouf vs Ronnald Martinez (4 rounds – super-lightweight)

      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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      ‘I’ll send you into f***ing orbit’ – Carl Froch hits back at Jake Paul call out.. but fans LOVE he said his catchphrase

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      CARL FROCH threatened to send Jake Paul “into f***ing orbit” in a brutal response to being called out by the American.And the Cobra could not resist taking the perfect opportunity to deliver his famous catchphrase – much to fans’ delight.
      Carl Froch showed off his world title belts in his Twitter videoCredit: https://twitter.com/Carl_Froch
      He threatened to dismantle Jake Paul with his right hookCredit: https://twitter.com/Carl_Froch
      Paul reignited the war of words with the former world championCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Paul, 26, takes on Tommy Fury in their long-awaited boxing showdown this weekend in Saudi Arabia.
      But away from his final days of preparation, the Problem Child reignited his war of words with former super-middleweight world champ Froch, who previously labelled the YouTuber a “clown”.
      Paul, who has won his six pro boxing fights against amateurs, tweeted: “Carl Froch mad because I made more in one year than he made his whole career.
      “You want the payday. I get it.
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      “So let’s do this, fight Anderson Silva on my next card and if you get lucky and beat him, then we can step in the ring and you make your career payday. Let me know.”
      But Froch, 45, was having none of it.
      The 33-2 fighter responded with a video on Twitter – and of course mentioned his little-known secret about selling out the national stadium.
      Froch said: “So, Jake Paul has called me out on his social media. Apparently he wants to fight me.
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      “Just in case you didn’t know, my last fight was at Wembley Stadium in front of 80,000 fans.
      “I won’t be fighting the mixed martial arts legend Anderson Silva on your undercard. I’ve got too much respect for him. And your punch when you boxed him, did that even land? Very dubious.
      “You’ve got a job to do against Tommy Fury. If by some miracle you manage to beat Tommy Fury, then I’ll listen to you.
      “I’ll have a little chat with you and see what garbage comes out of your mouth. See what you’ve got to say.
      “But until then, don’t talk about me in the same league as you. I’m a four-time world champion. Two WBC titles there. You’ll never, ever have one of them.
      “You’re not good enough. You’re not a professional fighter. You’re a performing clown. That’s all you are.
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      “So keep my name out of your mouth until you’ve done something in the game. I think this weekend, your world ends.
      “But if it doesn’t, and you are stupid enough to take a fight with me, when this right hand lands on your chin, it will put you into f***ing orbit and knock that stupid barnet off the top of your head.”
      And fans on social media could not get enough of the Nottingham ace’s defiant message – with all the focus on THAT George Groves fight comment.
      One said: “I think he’s trolling us now about the 80k at Wembley, any opportunity to throw that in the mix.”
      Another wrote: “Took bro ten whole seconds to mention Wembley in front of 80k, f***ing love this guy.”
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      A third added: “Cheers @Carl_Froch for reminding us all of that night at Wembley I love the weekly updates but be good to see you both in the ring could be easy money for you.”
      And a final user joked: “Does anyone know roughly how many people were at Wembley for @Carl_Froch’s last fight? The guy never talks about it enough.” More

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      Tommy Fury called out by Aaron Chalmers in Love Island vs Geordie Shore fight after Jake Paul bout

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      TOMMY FURY could take on Aaron Chalmers in a Love Island vs Geordie Shore all-star boxing bout.Fury, 23, takes on Jake Paul in their long-awaited showdown in Saudi Arabia this Sunday.
      Aaron Chalmers wants to take on Tommy Fury or Jake Paul nextCredit: Instagram / @aaroncgshore
      Fury is preparing to fight Jake Paul in Saudi Arabia this weekendCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      And Chalmers has managed to bag himself a date with unbeaten former world champion and boxing icon Floyd Mayweather.
      But the Newcastle man has already called his fellow reality TV star for his next bout – but will gladly take on Paul, too.
      Chalmers, 35, took to Instagram and said: “It’s Sunday and that means it’s time to call people out.
      “Jake Paul or Tommy Fury, I would love the winner or the loser of that fight.
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      “Tyrone Woodley, come over to England, mate, let’s sell out Newcastle Arena.
      “I know Kingpyn are doing a tournament, they’ve announced a couple of fighters – I would love to be in that.
      “There’s some big names that I would still love to fight – Salt Papi, AnEsonGib, King Kenny, Jay Swingler, all of them.
      “I want to be active so if anyone wants it, I’ve got Floyd Mayweather next week and then after that, I am good to go.
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      “March, April, May, June, let’s f***ing get it.”
      Ex-scaffolder Chalmers spent nine series in Geordie Shore before turning his attention to sport.
      After seven professional MMA bouts including five wins, he transitioned to boxing.
      He beat Alexander Zeledon on points on his professional debut last June and will take on Mayweather in a money-spinning exhibition at the O2 Arena on Saturday, the American’s UK debut.
      The Joker will wear a special new yellow gum shield with three love black love hearts – dedicated to his three sons with ex Talia Oatway. More

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      Touching reason behind Aaron Chalmers’ new gum shield for Floyd Mayweather fight after son ‘puts old one in BIN’

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      AARON CHALMERS has revealed his new gum shield ahead of his boxing fight with Floyd Mayweather.And Chalmers’ new mouthpiece includes a special meaning he wants to showcase when he meets Mayweather on Saturday at The O2 Arena in London.
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      Aaron Chalmers revealed his new gum shield, which is dedicated to his three sonsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/aaroncgshore/?hl=en
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      The reality star will be donning a yellow gum shield for his big boxing match that includes three hearts at the front dedicated to all of his three sons.
      The boxer and his former girlfriend Talia Oatway are parents to Romeo, 2 , Maddox, 1 and Oakley, who was born in August.
      The Geordie Shore star revealed in a story on Instagram that he had to find a new gum shield after his middle child found his previous one and threw it in the bin.
      Chalmers said: “New gum shield for the fight cause I’ve got no idea, I’ve lost my other one.
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      “My son Maddox has took it out of my bag and put it in the bin.
      “But yeah, [each heart] for the three boys.”
      Chalmers will be Mayweather’s opponent in the American’s first ever fight in the UK.
      Money was last in action at the end of 2022 when he stopped KSI’s brother Deji in the sixth round of their fight.
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      The undefeated star has also beaten Mikuru Asakura and Don Moore in exhibition fights last year.
      Chalmers is best known for his stint on reality TV show Geordie Shore but has turned his hand to combat sports in recent years.
      The 35-year-old won a few MMA bouts, most notably with Bellator, and launched his boxing career last year, winning on points. More