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      Jake Paul refuses to apologise for leaking birth of Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae’s baby and says they should PAY him

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      JAKE PAUL refused to say sorry for breaking the news about Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae’s baby – and said they should instead PAY him. The celebrity boxing pair are finally set to fight, on February 26 in Saudi Arabia at the third time of asking.
      Jake Paul refused to apologise for leaking the birth of Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae’s baby
      Molly-Mae with baby daughter Bambi and partner Tommy FuryCredit: mollymae/Instagram
      Fury, 23, was forced to pull out in December 2021 due to a rib injury and then last August amid US visa issues.
      So after agreeing to reschedule on neutral ground, Paul, 26, claimed rival was left with “no excuses”.
      But he also used the social media dig to bring up the birth of Fury and Molle-Mae’s baby daughter, which at the time had not been announced.
      Paul posted: “After multiple failed attempts to get Tommy Fury in the ring, the moment of truth has finally arrived.
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      “Fumbles has no excuses now. Baby is born. Money is massive. Immigration is not an issue.”
      Paul made the claim on January 27, and Molly-Mae later revealed baby Bambi was born four days prior to that.
      The YouTuber-turned prizefighter hosted a Q&A on Instagram and was asked if he should apologise for leaking the birth.
      Paul responded: “No she should pay me for giving that baby more clout.”
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      In an interview with TalkTV’s Piers Morgan, Fury was probed on the American’s move to announce his child’s birth.
      And he said: “At the end of the day, all Jake Paul can do from wherever he is in this world is speculate, and that’s all that was. 
      “Speculation, nothing is ever true unless you hear it from me and Molly. It’s part and parcel, it’s what we have to do.”
      Fury admitted the mental and verbal warfare is part of the fight game – but warned Paul’s famous antics cannot save him in the ring.
      He said: “It comes with the entertainment business, that’s what we’re in, and me and Jake Paul are great dance partners, and I’ve enjoyed the build up so far, it’s going to get a lot more heated, and I can’t wait.
      “Social media can’t save Jake Paul, his mouth can’t save him, it comes down to fighting.”
      Jake Paul is set to face Tommy Fury on February 26 in Saudi ArabiaCredit: PA More

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      Jake Paul says Tommy Fury had more chance in their first two axed fights as rival is now ‘getting knocked the f*** out’

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      JAKE PAUL said Tommy Fury stood more of a chance the first two times they were set to fight – as now he is “getting knocked the f*** out.”The celebrity boxing pair have announced the latest rescheduling of their grudge match, on February 26 in Saudi Arabia.
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury ahead of their fightCredit: PA
      It marks the THIRD time they have attempt to put bragging rights, reputations and unbeaten records on the line.
      Fury, 23, was forced to pull out twice before due a rib injury and US visa issue.
      And Paul, 26, claimed his rival missed his chance of success as he stands primed to end it all with a KO.
      He told Queensberry Promotions: “Me and my team have said it, he should have fought me back then. It would have been probably a much more competitive fight.
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      “I think I still would’ve won, but I don’t know if I would’ve knocked him out. Now, he’s getting knocked the f*** out.”
      Paul first signed to face Fury in December 2021 in his fifth professional bout in Tampa.
      He was 4-0 at the time, having beat YouTuber AnEsonGib, ex-NBA star Nate Robinson, 38, as well as former UFC pair Tyron Woodley and Ben Askren, 38.
      Woodley, 40, replaced Fury and was brutally knocked out by Paul in their short-notice rematch.
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      The two then renegotiated for last August in New York until Fury was denied entry to America.
      Paul would go on to beat UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, two months later over eight rounds, his biggest win to date.
      And he insisted the time since first putting pen to paper on a fight with Fury has benefited his development more.
      Paul said: “It’s definitely helped me way more. Because like I’ve said, I’ve only been boxing for two years and 364 days as a pro.
      “So I’ve got exponentially better and beating a guy like Anderson Silva, that experience is literally priceless.
      “Going eight rounds with Anderson Silva is priceless experience and he hasn’t been in the gym dedicated like I have.
      “So I’ve definitely ran laps around him in the past year.”
      Jake Paul beat UFC legend Anderson Silva on pointsCredit: Esther Lin/ SHOWTIME More

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      Anthony Joshua agrees to April 1 boxing return against Jermaine Franklin… but Eddie Hearn says fight is NOT signed

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has agreed to make his boxing return against Jermaine Franklin – but the fight is NOT signed. AJ is coming off consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk and is set to come back on April 1 at the O2 Arena.
      Anthony Joshua has agreed to make his boxing return against Jermaine FranklinCredit: GETTY
      Dillian Whyte beat Jermaine FranklinCredit: Getty
      According to Sky Sports News, both Joshua and Franklin have agreed terms to the fight.
      But promoter Eddie Hearn insisted neither have officially signed despite ongoing talks.
      Hearn told iD Boxing: “The contract is not signed for that fight but he’s the guy that I think it will be. He has been for a while.
      “We’ll look to tie that up, April 1st is the date, you’ll get an AJ press conference next week.”
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      Joshua, 33, has linked up with new trainer Derrick James in Texas following double defeat by Usyk, 36.
      He watched from ringside in November as Dillian Whyte, 34, edged past Franklin, 29, in a disputed decision win.
      It has set up the pair of amateur rivals-turned professional opponents for a summer stadium rematch.
      But Whyte – who beat AJ in the unpaid ranks but lost in the pros in 2015 – voiced his anger to SunSport at not getting Joshua next.
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      But Hearn responded: “I feel that Franklin gave Dillian Whyte a tremendous fight and it was a very, very competitive and close fight.
      “So I don’t see why it’s a bad fight for Anthony Joshua. Anthony Joshua has no problem fighting Dillian Whyte.
      “I think it’s a stadium fight, we can do that fight next, AJ’s teamed up with a new trainer after losing two on the bounce against the pound-for-pound No1.
      “It’s a very good fight. Competitive fight and I guess the comparisons will be.
      “Let’s see how Anthony Joshua does against Jermaine Franklin versus how Dillian Whyte did versus Jermaine Franklin and then we’ll see.”
      Dillian Whyte and Anthony Joshua are lined up for a summer rematchCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing More

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      Jake Paul in row with Tommy Fury after accusing rival of being ‘SCARED’ to show up to Saudi Arabia press conference

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      JAKE PAUL is embroiled in a row with Tommy Fury after accusing him of being “SCARED” to show up to a press conference. The celebrity boxing rivals have announced the latest rescheduling of their grudge match, on February 26 in Saudi Arabia.
      Jake Paul claimed Tommy Fury is ‘scared’ to show up at a press conferenceCredit: PA
      Tommy Fury faces Jake Paul on February 26 in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Reuters
      They officially came head to head for the first time last weekend at Wembley Arena to confirm the fight.
      But Paul claimed the two are set to face off once more in Saudi to kick off their promotion – but Fury plans to no-show.
      He tweeted: “Tommy Fury is scared.
      “Told my team he can’t make the kick-off press conference next week in Saudi Arabia because he needs more time to train.
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      “Thought you said you wouldn’t even have to train to fight me? You and your papa scared.”
      But Fury hit back: “The press conference can wait until I get to Saudi Arabia you fool.
      “I’ll be there on the 16th. 3 weeks and it’s over you big stiff sweaty goth.”
      Paul, 26, is currently out in Dubai training for the fight, which takes place 700 miles down the road.
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      Whereas Fury, 23, is in camp in Bolton at the Elite-boxing gym, headed up by head coach Alex Matvienko.
      Paul swapped sunny Puerto Rico – where he has been located for the past two years – to base himself in the Middle East.
      And he gave fans a glimpse into his training as he juggled while vowing to knock out Fury.
      Paul said “I will knock him out. I will embarrass him. I will put him to sleep. I’m the best in the world.
      “I’m the best boxer in the world, baby. I Jake Paul, will knock out, defeat and embarrass Tommy Fury, February 26th, live in Saudi Arabia.”
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury facing off for the first timeCredit: Getty More

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      Tommy Fury says Jake Paul cannot beat him even with a ‘hammer in both hands’ as he makes grudge fight prediction

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      TOMMY FURY claimed not even a hammer in both of Jake Paul’s hands could lead him to victory in Saudi Arabia. The celebrity boxing rivals are at last braced to settle their score in the ring on February 26 in Riyadh.
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury facing offCredit: Getty
      Fury has even been warned by his champion brother to vacate their famous fighting surname and stay in the Middle East if he is beaten.
      But the 8-0 boxer insisted there is no chance of that happening, even if Paul had a massive handicap.
      He told TalkTV’s Piers Morgan: “That’s why that’s not an option.
      “There is no way that this man could beat me even if he had a hammer in both hands. There’s no way, and I’m gonna exhibit that.”
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      Fury, 23, is finally set to get his hands on Paul, 26, after twice being forced to pull out against the American before.
      He suffered a rib injury in December 2021 and then US visa issues last August, which has taken the two to the Middle East.
      But they hope it is third time lucky having struck a mega-millions deal to fight in the Saudi desert.
      Paul has beaten ex-MMA champions Ben Askren, 38, Tyron Woodley, 40, and Anderson Silva, 47, in the past two years.
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      But Fury will be his first opponent with a recognised professional boxing record.
      And the 2019 Love Islander claimed he will make quick work of American Paul as he revealed his fight prediction.
      Fury said: “I know I’m going to knock him out. This fight will not go any more than four rounds.
      “The stuff that I’m doing in the gym, the people that I’m handling in the gym. There’s no way this goes the distance.” 
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury fight on February 26 in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Reuters More

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      Manny Pacquiao, 44, in line to fight Conor Benn as promoter Eddie Hearn reveals talks with boxing legend

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      EDDIE HEARN has opened the door to Manny Pacquaio fighting Conor Benn after holding talks. Pacquiao stated his intention to return to boxing following a failed presidential election in the Philippines.
      Manny Pacquiao is eyeing a boxing comebackCredit: Ryan Hafey / Premier Boxing Champions
      Conor Benn could fight Manny Pacquiao in his returnCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      And Hearn could be ready to take Benn global if the welterweight is cleared of anti-doping violations.
      SunSport were the first to reveal Pacquiao being linked with the son of British boxing legend Nigel.
      And now promoter Hearn admitted tentative negotiations have taken place with the Filipino icon.
      He Boxing King Media: “I would not be surprised to see Conor Benn fight Manny Pacquaio next.
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      “But, it’s not signed, there’s been a couple of discussions, minor discussions.”
      Pacquiao announced his retirement after losing to Yordenis Ugas, 36, in August 2021.
      But he returned in a December exhibition in South Korea against YouTuber and martial arts expert DK Yoo.
      Pacquiao, 44, has since revealed plans to make a boxing comeback and is set to fight again in Japan.
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      Meanwhile Benn, 26, is fighting to clear his name after failing two drug tests before his proposed catchweight clash with Chris Eubank Jr, 33.
      He insists he is close to clearing his name with the WBC – who decided against taking any action against the July and September red flags.
      And should the governing body prove Benn’s innocence, he will be free to fight abroad.
      But he remains in a dispute with the British Boxing Board of Control, who axed his October fight with Eubank.
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      What Tyson Fury told Derek Chisora after heavyweight rival claimed Jake Paul will KO brother Tommy

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      DEREK CHISORA claimed he told Tyson Fury that Jake Paul will knock out his brother Tommy. Chisora is helping promote the grudge match between Paul and Tommy on February 26 in Saudi Arabia.
      Tyson Fury and Derek Chisora sat ringsideCredit: Getty
      The celebrity boxing rivals came face to face for the first time last weekend at Wembley Arena.
      Tyson was sat ringside and pictured having a word with Chisora, who he has beaten three times in the past.
      And Chisora claimed Tyson seemed unbothered by the prospect of his little brother losing the mega-money fight.
      He told iFL TV: “We were just talking family talk, nothing much. Just hanging out.
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      “I told him his brother is going to get knocked out and then he goes, ‘As long as he’s getting paid.'”
      Tommy, 23, is finally set to meet Paul, 26, in the ring having pulled out twice before amid injury and US visa issues in the past.
      And heavyweight champion Tyson, 34, has publicly stated he can stay in the Middle East and vacate their famous fighting surname if he loses.
      It has upped the ante even more, as tempers threatened to boil over when Tommy and Jake went nose to nose.
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      Chisora, 38, had the task of getting in between the two and talked up the pay-per-view clash.
      He said to BT Sport: “It’s a delicious fight. I call it delicious.
      “You know when you eat something and you go, ‘Wow, this is so delicious.’ This fight is going to be so delicious.”

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      When is Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk? Date, TV channel, everything we know so far about massive undisputed title fight

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      TYSON FURY and Oleksandr Usyk finally look set to fight for the undisputed heavyweight titles – and a date has now been pencilled in. Usyk defeated Anthony Joshua for the second time last year to retain his WBA, WBO and IBF titles, picking up the Ring Magazine belt in the process.
      Usyk beat Joshua via split decision in their Jeddah clash on August 20
      Fury stopped Chisora in the 10th round of their clash in DecemberCredit: Reuters
      Fury is the WBC champ and is coming off four huge consecutive stoppage wins himself.
      The Gypsy King beat Deontay Wilder via TKO in 2020 to claim the title, before knocking him out in their trilogy clash last year.
      Fury then overcame Dillian Whyte at Wembley Stadium, stopping him in the sixth round, and he beat Derek Chisora in December.
      With no mandatory challengers due, and all the belts in the hands of just two fighters, the undisputed clash looks finally set to happen.

      When is Fury vs Usyk going to take place?
      A date has yet to be confirmed for Fury’s potential undisputed clash with Usyk.
      But according to Frank Warren, all parties are working towards an April 29 clash.
      And the venue could be Saudi Arabia once again, with Riyadh being targeted, but Wembley Stadium is also still in play.
      “The fight will take place 100 per cent the last Saturday in April,” Warren said.
      “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.”
      What TV channel will it be on?
      Fury vs Usyk has yet to be confirmed, but a TV channel will be announced once the fight is signed.
      It’s extremely likely we’ll see the fight on BT Sport Box Office, where Fury’s last seven fights have been shown.
      Queensberry Promotions and Top Rank are set to promote the mega-event.

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      What has been said?
      The pair met in the ring for a stare down following Fury’s win over Chisora, and words have been exchanged since.
      Usyk has released numerous videos in which he’s taunted Fury by calling him ‘belly’.
      In each video, the Ukrainian can be seen pointing towards his stomach and shouting: “Hey, belly, I’m coming for you.”
      Usyk has also said: “Fury, you talk about greatness in boxing.
      “But, at the same time, you say, ‘Give me a lot of money’.
      “Greatness in boxing is not determined by money. Greatness comes from a victorious path.
      Fury and Usyk have been trading verbal jabs over the last couple of monthsCredit: Getty
      “You say that I avoid you, but I never have. In fact, I have even come to you.
      “I am ready to box you even without any prize money.”
      Fury has said: “Tyson Fury here, WBC heavyweight number one. Usyk, calling out ‘The Gypsy King’ with your pathetic little call outs, dosser.
      “Rabbit, I’m coming for you, rabbit, you’re getting it, rabbit.
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      “And I’ll tell you what else, I’m gonna bust you up real bad you little middleweight.
      “I’m going to slap you into a big pile of tattoos, sucker. Come on!” More