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      Anthony Joshua’s new coach revealed he LAUGHED at his tactics in Usyk defeat as he plots Brit’s comeback

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      DERRICK JAMES couldn’t help but laugh when he saw Anthony Joshua’s strategy for his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.The former two-time heavyweight champion went into his rematch with the Ukrainian last August lamenting the tactics employed for their Tottenham tussle in September 2021.
      Anthony Joshua rematch Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia last AugustCredit: REUTERS
      AJ suffered a second successive defeat to the UkranianCredit: Getty
      His tactics for the Saudi showdown baffled new coach Derrick JamesCredit: PA
      Joshua, 33, was more aggressive under now-former trainer Robert Garcia but once again failed to utilise his strengths, much to the surprise of new coach James.
      During an appearance on the DAZN Boxing Show, he said: “When I saw him in the Usyk fight, I thought, ‘What the heck is he doing?’
      “I’m laughing.”
      James, the trainer of world champions Jermall Charlo and Erroll Spence Jr, wouldn’t have had Joshua try to outbox slick southpaw Usyk.
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      When asked if he believed he would’ve coached AJ to victory, he said: “Yeah because I train two left-hand fighters.”
      Joshua has upped sticks to Texas to train with James for his crunch comeback fight with Jermaine Franklin on April 1.
      And James believes working in close proximity to Spence will do wonders for helping Joshua get his mojo back.
      James said of the pair: “They’re good, they talk.
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      “Errol asks him a couple of questions.
      “When Errol is hitting the bag, working out, AJ is watching him.
      “It’s like a mutual respect.
      “That’s what most guys need to get to the next level or get that thing back that they had before.
      “Even with Errol, he sees him doing some things, and they both work off each other.
      “In the last four years, there’s been no gym with two unified champs, especially with an undisputed champ, especially with two champs period in the same gym.
      Credit: SUNSPORT
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      “Frank [Martin] is right there at #1 [at lightweight], so he’s right there to be inspired by all that stuff right there.”
      Joshua is hoping to showcase his hard work with James against American gunslinger Franklin.
      He said: “I’m looking forward to stepping back into the ring on April 1 at The O2 in London.
      “Mentally and physically I feel ready.
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      “I want to put on a show and impress my coach as he has high standards.
      “Franklin has a good style and a great attitude, which he has shown in recent fights.” More

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      Logan Paul says he ‘cracked the code’ with Prime as energy drink mania sees bottles sell 500 times retail price

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      KSI and Logan Paul have revealed the massive profits they are making from their Prime energy drink.Fans of the two YouTubers have flooded shops stocking the energy drink, which the pair launched last year.
      Logan Paul has made a fortune peddling ‘hydration drink’ Prime
      Now the duo have revealed just how much they have made so far from the “hydration drink”.
      Appearing on the Kyle and Jackie O radio show during a promotional tour of Australia, Logan Paul said: “Do you want the numbers? Alright.
      “In one year, we cleared $110million in retail sales.
      “Sorry, excuse me. $250million in retail sales and $110million gross internally.”
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      The pair have raked in $45million from Prime sales in January alone, despite SportBible reporting problems with distribution and stock.
      New paperwork reveals that KSI saw assets in his business hit £11.9million last year.
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      Logan Paul added: “We definitely cracked the code.
      “We hit a few really important things that are a staple marketing ploy for this generation.”
      In a recent episode of Paul’s podcast, Impaulsive, KSI said: “I don’t think any brand has gone to this level so quickly.”
      “I feel like we are a breath of fresh air compared to all of our competitors. We’re destroying them.”
      “We’re actually part of the brand and showing this is our baby.
      “We want to show the whole world that we care about this and we don’t mind entertaining the masses doing so.”
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      Logan Paul said: “I think we’ve created a masterclass in terms of how to market using social media.
      “We’ve done a good job leveraging the people that we try and keep entertained.
      “We’ve filled a niche in the market that didn’t exist, by doing the wackiest sh*t.
      “We got in Prime mascots and shadow boxed.”
      It comes after the duo paid for a Prime commercial to be featured during one of the Super Bowl’s many ad breaks.
      Companies typically pay millions for thirty-second slots during the breaks, and it is understood that KSI and Logan Paul forked out a similar amount to promote their “hydration drink”.
      Prime recently became an official sponsor of the UFC, even though lightweight Paddy Pimblett slammed its sugar content while promoting his own sports drink.
      KSI and Logan Paul respectively called Pimblett “cringe” and threatened to sue him, before Prime became the MMA promotion’s Official Sports Drink.
      The Super Bowl reminds American viewers of Prime’s partnership with Arsenal, who KSI has supported since he started out posting FIFA clips on YouTube.
      He recently appeared in Amazon Prime’s behind-the-scenes documentary about the club, All Or Nothing, to discuss the club’s comeback under Mikel Arteta.
      Fights broke out in supermarkets when Prime first launched, as fans jostled to get their hands on the drink.
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      KSI slammed third-party profiteers charging thousands of pounds for the drink, which retails for £1.99.
      The Sun revealed that nutrition experts say the drink might actually make people less hydrated, and should not be recommended to children.
      KSI has netted £12million by flogging PrimeCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Logan Paul has attributed Prime’s success to the ‘wackiest sh*t’, like mascots and shadow boxingCredit: Instagram/@drinkprime
      The Sun revealed that nutrition experts think that Prime actually makes people less hydrated, and should not be recommended to childrenCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      KSI branded UFC lightweight Paddy Pimblett ‘cringe’ for slamming Prime’s sugar contentCredit: Prime More

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      Lawrence Okolie scraps with Richard Riakporhe at Creed III premiere with boxers held back by pals in incredible scenes

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      BRITISH cruiserweights Lawrence Okolie and Richard Riakphore almost came to blows at the Creed III premiere.The pair were two of several big names to hit the red carpet at Cineworld Leicester Square on Wednesday night for the early screening of the Hollywood movie.

      WBO cruiserweight king Lawrence Okolie looked dapper at the Creed III premiereCredit: SPLASH
      Richard Riakporhe was also in attendanceCredit: SPLASH
      The pair almost came to blows by the snack stand in the concourseCredit: https://twitter.com/MichaelBensonn
      But they almost gave attendees a real fight to watch after clashing at the snack stand at the concourse.
      A fired-up Riakphore twice lunged at the WBO cruiserweight champion as he was being held back by a mystery man.
      Okolie, who was holding his jacket in one hand, managed to frame off the advancing Riakphore and create space.
      Boxing pundit and podcaster Spencer Fearon ended up keeping the peace, holding Okolie back from his fellow Brit.
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      He shouted: “Stop, stop, stop! Stop this. Not here, man.”
      The pair’s clash comes just under a week after the pair did a joint interview, in which they were both cordial when talking about the prospect of facing one another.
      When pressed on the fight, Okolie told Sky Sports: “Don’t say my name ’til you actually want to fight.
      “It’s as easy as this. I will fight that man any time. Any time.
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      “Then it’s done. You’ve got a world champion who doesn’t need to – Richard’s not my mandatory.
      “But, he’s in my country saying he’s the best? See you soon.”
      The pair’s promoter, BOXXER’s Ben Shalom, is open to making the fight later this year, telling talkSPORT: “[Riakporhe] is going to fight for a world title.
      “He’s going to fight Lawrence Okolie in one of the biggest fights, not just in this country, but in the world cruiserweight division.
      “They both want to move up to heavyweight. It’s a massive year.
      “I think we’re going to watch Lawrence Okolie go and unify and win more world titles.
      “I think we’re going to see Richard Riakporhe win his first world title and then I think we’re going to see them meet at the end of the year.” More

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      Jake Paul and Molly-Mae both respond as Tommy Fury flies out to Saudi Arabia for fight with YouTuber

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      JAKE PAUL and Molly-Mae Hague have both responded to Tommy Fury flying out to Saudi Arabia for the biggest fight of his career.The Love Island star will throw down with YouTuber turned boxer Paul in a grudge match nearly two years in the making at the end of the month.
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury will collide in a Saudi grudge match at the end of the monthCredit: Getty
      Fury said his goodbyes to his girlfriend Molly-Mae and baby Bambi as he jetted off to SaudiCredit: INSTAGRAM@TOMMYFURY
      Jake Paul was quick to react to Fury’s departure for the KingdomCredit: INSTAGRAM@JAKEPAUL
      And it didn’t take long for Paul to react to Fury’s heading to The Kingdom, resharing his Instagram post and writing: “Wow, he’s actually gonna show up.”
      A perplexed Paul – who has had to deal with the fight falling through twice – completed the post with hands up and fire emojis.
      It didn’t take long for Fury’s other half Molly-Mae – who he met on Love Island – to send a goodbye message.
      She reshared Fury’s post with three black love heart emojis.
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      Prior to that, she wrote: “And he’s off to go and get that win.
      “We will miss you dadda. So beyond proud of you.”
      Fury was the picture of happiness and brimmed with confidence as he set off for Saudi.
      So much so that he tagged Paul in his farewell post, writing: “Best camp of my entire life.
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      “Saudi… I’m coming. @jakepaul.”
      Paul and Fury, 23 and 26 respectively, have been at one another’s throats for the last two years.
      And Fury, the brother of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson, is looking forward to ending their rivalry once and for all.
      He told MMA Fighting: “Things have got in the way the previous two times.
      “Things well out of my control. A broke[n] rib and everything else that was wrong with the first fight.

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      “The second fight, denied entry into the U.S. Third fight, here we are.
      “Three times is a charm and we’re seeing that.
      “We’re two weeks out.
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      “I’m ripped, I’m ready, I’m fit, I’m strong and I’ve got more in the tank than what it takes to beat Jake Paul.
      “Don’t worry about that.” More

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      ‘We will miss you dadda’ – Molly-Mae and baby Bambi say goodbye to Tommy Fury ahead of Jake Paul fight in Saudi Arabia

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      MOLLY-MAE HAGUE and baby daughter Bambi said goodbye to dad Tommy Fury ahead of his fight with Jake Paul in Saudi Arabia. Fury is making the 4,000 mile trip to finally face Paul, on February 26 in the Middle East.
      Tommy Fury kisses goodbye to Molly-Mae and baby BambiCredit: @mollymae
      Tommy Fury is set for Saudi Arabia to face nemesis Jake PaulCredit: @tommyfury
      But it will come at the cost of leaving girlfriend Molly-Mae and new-born daughter Bambi ahead of the fight of his life.
      Alongside an adorable snap, captioned ‘Our champ’, Molly-Mae wrote: “And he’s off to go get that win. We will miss you dadda… So beyond proud of you.”
      Fury, due to travel to Riyadh, wrote on his own post: “Best camp of my entire life. Saudi… I’m coming.”
      Ever the troll merchant, Paul quickly commented on Fury’s post: “Can’t wait to see you daddy.”
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      Fury, 23, has twice pulled out of fighting Paul, 26, in the past due to a rib injury in December 2021 and US visa issue last August.
      But they hope it will be third time lucky after they once more rescheduled their grudge match, this time on neutral ground.
      And Paul could not resist the chance to aim another dig at Fury and his past pullouts.
      He swiped: “Wow he’s actually gonna show up.”
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      YouTuber-turned 6-0 boxer Paul has beaten ex-MMA champions in Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley and Anderson Silva.
      But Fury will be his first opponent with a recognised boxing record when they meet in the Saudi desert.
      They are scheduled for eight rounds at a catchweight of 185lb with bragging rights, reputations and unbeaten records on the line.
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury facing off ahead of their fightCredit: GETTY More

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      ‘He’s dead in my eyes’ – Tyson Fury gives incredibly blunt answer when asked about fighting Anthony Joshua

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      TYSON FURY has closed the door on a fight between him and Anthony Joshua because he is “dead in his eyes”.The heavyweight stars were on course for a Battle of Britain showdown in December but the blockbuster fight failed to come to fruition.
      Tyson Fury has closed the door to a blockbuster clash with Anthony JoshuaCredit: Getty
      Anthony Joshua almost faced Tyson Fury in December but talks collapsedCredit: Alamy
      Fury now has his sights set on a historic undisputed heavyweight clash with fellow undefeated boxing star Oleksandr Usyk.
      And the Gypsy King insists he has “no interest” in facing off against AJ in the near future.
      Fury said: “I don’t even go there anymore.
      “No interest in any AJ questions. Zero. Man’s dead in my eyes.
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      “There’s no business between me and him to be done. Finished.”
      Joshua has also turned his attention elsewhere as he is looking to rebuild his career following two consecutive losses to Usyk.
      The 33-year-old is set to face off against Jermaine Franklin in his April 1 return.
      But the British star’s promoter Eddie Hearn insists his client will be ready to face Fury in the summer if the Gypsy King’s talks with Usyk collapse.
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      Hearn said: “I don’t know what’s gonna happen with this Usyk thing. He may fight Fury next.
      “We’d be open to that fight. If Usyk doesn’t fight Fury, AJ will fight Fury next, in the summer if he gets through Franklin.
      “How about that? Stick that in your pipe and smoke it. He will.” More

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      Boxer and OnlyFans star Elle Brooke has fans in a frenzy as she bares bum in racy red lingerie for Valentine’s Day

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      ONLYFANS star Elle Brooke set pulses racing as she posted a Valentine’s Day inspired post. Elle, who has stepped up her game as a boxer having also befriended Ebanie Bridges, posted the steamy snaps to her Instagram.

      Elle Brooke posted some steamy valentine’s day inspired snapsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/thedumbledong/
      Elle has 643,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
      She regularly posts steamy snaps to her pageCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
      She has struck up a friendship with fellow boxer Ebanie BridgesCredit: Getty
      Elle recently posted some Christmas themed snaps as wellCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
      Elle is a Man City fanCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
      Elle has recently signed up for Kingpyn boxingCredit: PA
      She posed in some racy red lingerie for the special love-themed post.
      Elle also held a rose to complete the snap as she teased her figure.

      And her fans online were left in a frenzy.
      One fan wrote: “A very happy valentines to you babe ❤️.”
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      A second said: “Your so sexy.”
      A third commented: “Damn 😍🔥.”
      A fourth added: “Gorgeous 😍”
      “Beautiful pics ♥️♥️♥️♥️,” said another.
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      Elle has recently signed up to fight under Kingpyn boxing.
      And her first potential opponent has already been lined up in the form of bikini fitness model Whitney Johns. More

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      John Fury urged son Tommy to walk away from Jake Paul fight before Love Island star sealed grudge bout

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      TOMMY FURY ignored pleas from his dad to walk away from Jake Paul fight talks. The celebrity boxing rivals will make it third time lucky when they face off in Saudi Arabia on February 26, after Tommy twice pulled out before due to injury and visa issues.
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury ahead of their fightCredit: Getty
      It has kept the rivalry brewing for nearly two years, leaving their score still unsettled.
      So Tommy, 23, was willing to do whatever it took to finally meet Paul, 26, in the ring, even if it meant going against his dad’s advice.
      John told FreeBets.com: “What it was, I said let’s move on from it because I believed it was a 50-50 thing with a fair split.
      “But Tommy said to me, ‘Dad I want to fight this man, it is not about the money I have had enough of him. As long as they pay me somewhere near what is acceptable, let’s get this deal done’.
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      “We have probably been well underpaid, the money is one thing but if he knocks Jake spark out the world is his oyster.
      “Tommy will be a very popular man come the 26th of February, I can guarantee that.”
      Tommy’s dad and champion brother Tyson have warned he must vacate their famous fighting surname and RETIRE in defeat to Paul.
      And John has even claimed anything less than a knockout would be a disappointment.
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      He said: “It will, absolutely will.
      “We’ve not trained for points because we know we’re away from home, he’s probably co-promoting it somewhere.
      “He’s got to be carried out that ring, he ‘s got to be stopped, that’s what we’re trained to do, stop him and that’s what he’s getting stopped.
      “Goldilocks is getting stopped. The big bad wolf’s coming to get him.”
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