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      Jake Paul’s former boxing trainer reveals mistake that led to Tommy Fury loss and how YouTuber can win rematch ‘easy’

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      JAKE PAUL has an “easy” route to victory in a rematch with Tommy Fury after simple mistakes led to defeat the first time. Fury is the first and so far only to defeat YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul following a split-decision win in February 2023.Jake Paul was beaten on points by Tommy FuryCredit: GettyThat is despite scoring a late knockdown in the eighth and final round.Paul has called for a rematch after switching up his training team in the aftermath of the loss in Saudi Arabia. And even former coach BJ Flores – once a cruiserweight contender – admitted he got the tactics wrong.Flores said in response to a fan: “Tommy won 5 rounds based on activity. READ MORE IN BOXING”@jakepaul was told the entire camp defence would win him this fight when the truth is if he lets his hands go he wins easy.”Jake won 3 rounds plus the knockdown.” Paul, 27, has won four since most recently beating ex-UFC star and bare-knuckle boxing champion Mike Perry, 32, in six rounds in July. Perry only filled in with four weeks to go after Mike Tyson, 58, was forced out after suffering an ulcer flare up in his stomach.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut Tyson has been controversially deemed medically fit to instead fight Paul on November 15 in Texas.Meanwhile, Fury, 25, beat KSI, 31, via disputed decision in October but underwent hand surgery afterwards.Jake Paul reveals behind-the-scenes talks are underway with boxing chiefs in bid to secure shock world title fightHe wants to return in December while Paul continues to demand a rematch.Paul told SunSport: “I need to do that, all the fans want it. It’s a massive fight, it was a good fight.“So, I need to go back and avenge my loss and for me that will be very pleasurable and I believe that I will wipe the floor with Tommy Fury now.“My skill level is just on a different, different level. I’m not even the same fighter anymore.”Jake Paul wants to rematch Tommy FuryCredit: @tommyfury More

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      Meet Jenny ‘The Tennessee Gangster’ Savage – the glam bare-knuckle star named after Macho Man who fights Elle Brooke

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      JENNY SAVAGE is the bare-knuckle star named after a WWE legend who is challenging for Elle Brooke’s Misfits Boxing throne.Savage – real name Jennifer Clausius – faces Brooke at Misfits 18 in Newcastle on Saturday night.Jenny Savage is the bare-knuckle star named after a WWE legendCredit: https://www.instagram.com/thetennesseegangster/Her nickname is based on WWE star Macho Man Randy SavageCredit: https://www.instagram.com/thetennesseegangster/Savage crossed over from MMA and bare-knuckle to boxingCredit: https://www.instagram.com/thetennesseegangster/Elle Brooke fights Savage in NewcastleCredit: @ellebrookeukThe American has also earned the nickname “The Tennessee Gangster” throughout her bare-knuckle and MMA career.But she now crosses over to boxing in a move which has been a long time coming.Savage, 31, told Fred Talks Fighting: “I’ve always wanted to be a boxer, with gloves on, not without.”This is actually a dream come true to have what I would consider my first boxing match.READ MORE IN BOXING”I’ve had two exhibitions prior. But I’ve had to find them myself at the last minute in weird circumstances and I feel like this will be my first boxing test.”I haven’t worn 8oz gloves at all. I mean, I’ve had 6oz gloves, MMA gloves but this will be my biggest fight to date and my first time wearing these kind of gloves.”It’s not like bare-knuckle boxing, I believe it’s more comparable to a collision where bare-knuckle is more superficial with the cuts and things of such, you can break your hand like I did.”But I feel like I’m battle-tested because of bare-knuckle, I’m battle-tested because of my mixed martial arts background and overall I’ve just been submerged in boxing.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”Overall, I just feel like it’s going to be my night and I have no doubts.”The boxing newcomer took inspiration from WWE icon “Macho Man” Randy Savage.Elle Brooke’s 10 most liked Instagram postsBut she earned her nickname the hard way having debuted in MMA professionally in 2018. That night, she featured on UFC boss Dana White’s “Lookin’ for a Fight” series but she suffered defeat to Jamie Milanowski.After seven MMA fights and three losses, she crossed over to bare-knuckle boxing where she had six fights, winning three.Now it is time to put on the boxing gloves to fight Brooke – in what is a literal dream come true.Savage said: “I predict that I’m going to knock her out in the second round or I’m going to TKO her. I’m going to stop her.”I just have dreams about it. I have actually had dreams about getting this opportunity before.”I want to say, I was really down wondering what I was going to do next. “My first boxing fight in Nashville almost didn’t happen due to confusion in information.”I was like, ‘Dude, I really want this fight.’ I asked myself why and I went within.”And then I took a nap and had a dream that I was fighting Elle.”I’m pretty prophetic and when I commit, when I get away from fear and doubt, magical things happen.”Savage has a teenage son Cayden – whose father tragically committed suicide during the coronavirus pandemic.And she uses his sad passing as a form of inspiration to better her and son Cayden’s life.Savage opened up: “He lit a fire underneath me for my son – not spitefully because I was upset with him – but just to be the strong person that my son needs.”Because my son is just like his father; he’s bright, intelligent, misunderstood, a very beautiful human and I believe we all have our own beauty that we should embrace for ourselves.”We always anticipate the love for others but at the end of the day we’re the ones in that ring, in that cage, on that mat in the gym a lot of the times alone.READ MORE SUN STORIES”We’ve got to have that inner strength and be reminded that life is within us and we’ve got to pull it out sometimes ourselves.”It’s not easy but I believe it’s worth living and life is beautiful.”Savage says she even dreamed of fighting Elle Brooke one dayThe American has had boxing exhibitions beforeCredit: https://www.instagram.com/thetennesseegangster/ More

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      Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul could be CANCELLED at last minute as medical check testing revealed

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      MIKE TYSON vs Jake Paul could be cancelled at the last minute with a medical check to take place on the eve of the fight.The pair are set to do battle on November 15 in an event broadcast by Netflix.Mike Tyson will undergo a medical test right before his fight with Jake PaulCredit: APTyson, 58, was meant to face Paul in July but suffered an ulcer flare-up that prevented him from training.The former heavyweight took ill on a flight earlier this year and has battled health issues including sciatica.So the day before he fights Paul Tyson will undergo medical tests to determine if he is fit enough to enter the ring, report World Boxing News.That means there is a chance the bout will be cancelled, as Texas Licensing Regulators may declare the fight unsafe.READ MORE IN BOXINGAlternatively, the fight could be downgraded to an exhibition contest to reduce the risk of the fighters suffering heavy damage.But Paul is not concerned about Tyson’s health issues and revealed he does not even have a replacement lined up if he withdraws.The Problem Child, 27, said: “I don’t have concern.”He’s doing great. He’s super healthy behind the scenes and feeling great.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”So that’s what we are focusing on and there is not a back-up currently.”Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has shown confidence in Tyson too, predicting he will win.Watch Jake Paul’s bizarre hand training exercise using rice ahead of Mike Tyson fightNgannou said: “I have seen Tyson move around to show me stuff and I was like, ‘Calm down.’ He has still got it….”Either way I think Mike Tyson will beat you. We’re talking about Mike bro. Mike is something else, he is a specimen.” More

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      Boxer Sherif Lawal tragically died of natural causes after first pro fight as he’s finally laid to rest

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      A BOXER tragically died of natural causes after his first pro fight – as his heartbroken family and friends finally laid him to rest.Middleweight debutant Sherif Lawal lost consciousness after being struck in the temple by Portuguese opponent Malam Varela.Sherif Lawal tragically died of natural causes after his first pro fightThe ref started the knockout count before immediately calling time after realising the extent of his condition at Harrow Leisure Centre in London.Medics worked to save Sherif, 29, of Islington, on the canvas and at a nearby hospital but he was pronounced dead following the fight on May 12.But Haringey Borough Council confirmed to The Sun that no inquest will be held as it was “found to be a natural death”.A prolonged autopsy process meant more than 200 loved ones had to wait until last Wednesday for a funeral where his boxing gloves were laid on his coffin.Read More on SportSherif’s three sisters read a tribute written by his mum, Misitua Bisi Lawal, which described him as a “tower of strength and inspiration”.They revealed how the trainee mental health nurse, who fought at St Pancras Amateur Boxing Club, got into the sport after being stabbed aged 17.Coach CJ Hussein described him as a “role model” and “a simply exceptional kid” with “a great smile”. More

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      ‘I’ve never seen him enjoy boxing so much’, says Eddie Hearn with Anthony Joshua in line for at least FIVE more fights

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      EDDIE HEARN says Anthony Joshua is in line for at least another FIVE fights. AJ returns on September 21 at Wembley looking to become a three-time champion when he challenges for Daniel Dubois’ IBF title. Eddie Hearn says Anthony Joshua has at least five more fights in himCredit: ReutersIt comes two years after his rematch defeat to Oleksandr Usyk, 37, when he failed in his bid to regain the unified belts he lost the year before.Joshua, 34, now prepares for his third bout under the guidance of new coach Ben Davison. And the partnership looks to have added a few more fights and years on to AJ’s boxing career.Hearn told talkSPORT: “Everything changes after every fight, but I think I’ve never seen him enjoy boxing so much.READ MORE IN BOXING”The preparation, the team. It’s simple but effective. I think he’s really found his rhythm with Ben [Davison] and the camp there.”And I think if you look back after the Oleksandr Usyk fights you might have said, ‘How many more fights? Three? Five?'”Well we’ve had four since then and now we’re saying five [more] still.It’s always fight by fight.”Joshua, 34, is coming off three wins as Hearn backed his man to dethrone Dubois, 26, in the Battle of Britain bout.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe said: “This is a very dangerous fight, but it’s a great fight. And as it gets closer I think people are starting to realise.Watch moment Daniel Dubois smashes fist through birthday cake with Anthony Joshua’s face on it… two weeks before fight”People in boxing know what a great fight it is, but I think the general consensus is, ‘Oh, AJ’s a massive favourite.'”I think he is a favourite, but if you look at people’s assessment within boxing.”Obviously, they’re much more skewed towards it being a 50/50 than maybe the man on the street who doesn’t know a great deal about Dubois and the run that he’s on.”I think they’re both in absolutely prime form but I do make Anthony the favourite in the fight.”Joshua challenges for Daniel Dubois’ IBF titleCredit: PA More

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      Jake Paul in brutal one-word putdown of Tommy Fury amid Molly-Mae break-up and takes swipe at KSI’s Misfits Boxing

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      JAKE PAUL came out swinging to aim digs at Tommy Fury and KSI. The YouTuber-turned-boxer suffered his first and only defeat to Fury in their celebrity grudge match in Saudi Arabia last year. Jake Paul took aim at Tommy Fury and KSICredit: APTommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague announced their splitCredit: GettyPaul is determined to get a rematch, while Fury has made unwanted headlines for his break-up with Molly-Mae Hague. The pair announced their split amid cheating allegations which Fury has denied – but Paul still took the chance to mock his rival. Asked for the first word that entered his head when thinking about Fury – who could now reconcile with Molly-Mae – he told the Daily Mail: “Single.”Fury, 25, has not returned to the ring since controversially beating KSI, 31, in October having undergone hand surgery in the aftermath.READ MORE IN BOXINGThe fight was a big hit with over ONE MILLION pay-per-view sales – according to organisers. KSI’s Misfits Boxing promotion put on the event, their biggest since launching in 2022. Misfits is home to celebrity-style crossover fights, welcoming stars of the social media, TV, boxing and MMA world.But Paul, who is 10-1, believes he has surpassed that standard of competition as he took a swipe at Misfits. Most read in BoxingKSI has long feuded with Jake PaulCredit: ReutersCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe said: “Honestly, the other fighters aren’t improving, and I think people are tired of seeing the s*** punches and it just looks sloppy.”Now that they’re fans of the sport, I think they want to see like, more real, higher level skill. So it’s definitely dying out.” Paul, 27, makes his return on November 15 against boxing great Mike Tyson, 58, in a fight criticised due to the three decade age difference. Tommy Fury reveals target date for boxing return after recovering from hand surgery amid Molly-Mae break-up More

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      Jake Paul’s team hit back at Eddie Hearn after boxing promoter labels Mike Tyson fight ‘freak show’

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      JAKE PAUL’S team have hit back at Eddie Hearn following criticism of the Mike Tyson fight. YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul faces heavyweight great Tyson on November 15 in a clash that has attracted controversy over the massive age gap.Promoter Eddie Hearn with Jake PaulCredit: SportsfileJake Paul’s business partner and co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions, Nakisa BidarianCredit: @mostvaluablepromotionsAnd promoter Hearn has been among the most critical of the bout.But Paul’s business partner and co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions Nakisa Bidarian was quick to fire back at Hearn. Bidarian said: “Keep getting sent these articles on Eddie Hearn taking shots at Jake Paul versus Mike Tyson. “How, if you’re involved you have no empathy for the sport, how he’d never be involved in a million years. Eddie, you’re involved, man. Involved in a big way. READ MORE IN BOXING”Katie Taylor, your most celebrated fighter, is the co-main event and it’s her biggest payday as you know. “So, thank you to Netflix, thank you to MVP and most of all, thank you to Jake Paul for getting it down for you, man.”It’s funny. I remember when Francis Ngannou was fighting Tyson Fury, you were out there saying, ‘This is a circus. This is a clown show. This shouldn’t be happening.’ “But as soon as the opportunity came for you to be involved with Anthony Joshua versus Francis Ngannou, you were running so fast to sign that contract and make a talk about, ‘Oh, this is a real fight. Oh, it’s such a big deal.'”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHearn responded online: “There’s a bit of a big difference. Francis was an active UFC fighter who basically beat (IMO) Tyson Fury. “That win gave him all the credibility he needed. Mike is in his 50’s and 20 years ago he was shot as a fighter.” Paul is 10-1 with only a 2023 points defeat to Tyson Fury’s brother Tommy, 25, blemishing his record.Tyson retired in 2005 off the back of two dismal defeats and years of trouble outside the ring.But by 2020, he was reformed and returned for an exhibition bout with Roy Jones Jr – which was nothing more than a glorified sparring session.That will not be the case – so we’re told – this time around as he prepares to fight Paul in a professionally sanctioned bout.I understand that this freak show may well do good numbers. But, I think if you genuinely care about the sport and the history of the sport and particularly the legacy of one of the greatest fighters of all time, it’s not something you’d ever consider.Eddie Hearn on Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson Both will be subjected to drug testing while Tyson must take additional brain and heart exams due to his age.But outrage was sparked when Tyson was forced to pull out of the initial July 20 date amid an ulcer flare-up in his stomach.But organisers – including streaming platform Netflix – were quick to reschedule the bout.Hearn has been critical, telling SunSport: “I don’t think there’s one boxing person that really wants this fight to happen. I understand that this freak show may well do good numbers.“But, I think if you genuinely care about the sport and the history of the sport and particularly the legacy of one of the greatest fighters of all time, it’s not something you’d ever consider.READ MORE SUN STORIES“But, I understand their strategy and the business and if it does numbers, they don’t really care how it looks in terms of the empathy of it.“I don’t think it’s ever something you’d see a real boxing person get involved with.”Mike Tyson faces Jake Paul on November 15Credit: EPA More

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      Watch Chris Eubank Jr ruthlessly stop sparring partner with sickening body shot before demanding replacement

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR stopped a sparring partner with a sickening body shot – before demanding a replacement jump straight in. The British middleweight is in training for his next fight, against Kamil Szeremeta on October 12 in Saudi Arabia. Chris Eubank Jr stopped a sparring partner with a sickening body shotEubank is in training for his next fight, against Kamil Szeremeta on October 12Eubank is clearly taking no prisoners as he released a clip in sparring where he lands a savage left hook to the body. His sparring partner winces in pain and hangs off the ropes unable to carry on – but Eubank was not slowing down. He instead signalled to another sparring partner on the ring apron to get in and continue the round – while the other could barely breathe.Eubank, 34, has not returned since his tenth-round stoppage victory over Liam Smith, 36, last September. READ MORE IN BOXINGHe was knocked out in the initial clash seven months prior but recorded a career-best win in the rematch. Eubank was in talks to fight Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez, 34, but turned down the bout due to the financial package offered. His promoter Ben Shalom of Boxxer insisted the son of a legend will fight for a world title or a big name next. Shalom told talkSPORT: “Unless he’s going to get one of the biggest names that we have talked about, whether it is Canelo, whether it is [Terence] Crawford, whether it is Ben [Whittaker], whether it is Billy Joe Saunders… or Conor Benn…Most read in BoxingEubank beat Liam Smith in his last fightCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”He has to fight for a world title in his next fight and I completely agree.”And we will do absolutely everything to make that happen so unless it is one of the big names where it is ridiculous money, because that is what comes with Chris Eubank Jr, then it has to be a world title.”Watch bizarre moment Chris Eubank Jr pummels Ed Balls with punches live on Good Morning Britain More