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      ‘Know your lane’ – Carl Frampton slams Jake Paul and new era of YouTube boxers and admits he ‘hates’ it

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      CARL FRAMPTON has told Jake Paul and his fellow Youtuber boxers to: Know your lane.Paul has been at the forefront of YouTubers gatecrashing the boxing world, which is divided over the effect they’re having on the sport.
      Jake Paul has been at the forefront of the YouTube boxing chargeCredit: AFP
      Social media star KSI has also a big part in the growth of the nicheCredit: GETTY
      But former unfied super-bantamweight champ Carl Frampton isn’t a fan of themCredit: PA
      The likes of Paul and KSI have undoubtedly brought new eyes to the sport with their massive audiences, but Frampton is nonetheless still not a fan of them.
      The Nothern Irishman told William Hill: “I don’t enjoy watching the YouTube fights. I hated it at the start.
      “I understand what it is they’re doing, but the thing that annoyed me the most is when these YouTube guys start talking about how they want to fight Canelo [Alvarez], for example.
      “Know your limit, fight fellow YouTubers, but know your lane!”
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      Despite not having a penchant for the world of YouTube and influencer boxing, Frampton admits there is a market for it.
      He said: “It does generate a lot of money and it’s bringing a new audience to boxing.
      “At the end of the day boxing is a business – it’s one of the dirtiest businesses in the world.
      “Nobody’s your friend, it’s just a conveyor belt.
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      “I was really naive – I didn’t realise it was a business at the start and I didn’t understand the ins and outs of it.
      “It took me a bit longer to become wiser but once I did, I was able to see it for what it really is.”
      Jake paul is set to return to the ring early next yearCredit: Reuters
      Former Disney star Paul is plotting to return to the ring early next year following his decision victory over UFC legend Anderson Silva in October.
      KSI, meanwhile, is set to face Bellator MMA fighter Dillon Danis in London on January 14. More

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      Tyson Fury is too big and will STOP Oleksandr Usyk in fight, says Frank Warren who will ‘work hard’ to wrap up deal

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      FRANK WARREN expects Tyson Fury to STOP Oleksandr Usyk in their fight – and will work hard to wrap a deal up.Usyk was in attendance to watch as Fury dominated Derek Chisora at Tottenham on Saturday.
      Tyson Fury faced off with Oleksandr Usyk after beating Derek ChisoraCredit: REUTERS
      And the Ukrainian was joined by his promotional team who, together with Warren and Bob Arum, are in talks to finalise terms.
      Usyk was offered a shot at Fury this month but has had to rule out a bout until next year as he recovers from injury.
      Warren told Queensbury Promotions: “He couldn’t fight, and he gave his reasons why and we confirmed that’s the fight we’re going to make now.
      “We’re going to work hard to get it over the line.”
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      Usyk, 35, is coming off consecutive wins over Anthony Joshua to win and then retain the WBA, IBF and WBO titles.
      And after Fury, 34, beat Chisora for the third time in their trilogy series, it set up a historic unification bout.
      The pair of unbeaten heavyweight champions are set to meet in the heavyweight division’s first four-belt undisputed fight
      And Warren predicted: “I think Tyson will stop him. I think he’s too big, much too big for him.
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      “I think they’re quite similar and have good boxing brains, but I just think Tyson, everything he’s got, he’s got better than Usyk.
      “Usyk is a really good, he’s a great cruiserweight, and he’s been a good heavyweight.
      “Looking at the two of them, Tyson, in every box that you tick, he’s better.”
      Top Rank’s Brad Jacobs, Bob Arum and Frank WarrenCredit: Getty More

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      Tyson Fury reveals why ’19 stone juggernaut’ Joe Joyce is a ‘tougher fight’ than undisputed bout against Oleksandr Usyk

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      TYSON FURY said a fight with “19 stone juggernaut” Joe Joyce would be tougher than Oleksandr Usyk. Usyk was joined by Joyce ringside at Tottenham’s stadium to watch as Fury dominated and stopped Derek Chisora in their trilogy bout.
      Tyson Fury is set to fight Oleksandr Usyk in 2023 but reckons Joe Joyce would be tougherCredit: Jamie McPhilimey
      Usyk and Joyce ringside at Tottenham for Fury’s fight
      And it sets the pair of unbeaten heavyweight champions up for a historic unification showdown next year.
      But Fury, 34, reckons he will have it easier in the ring against ex-cruiserweight king Usyk than he would against granite-chinned Joyce.
      He said: “People have been asking me all night, ‘Who is a tougher fight, Usyk or Joyce?’
      “And in my opinion, Usyk is the slicker boxer, but Joe Joyce is The Juggernaut, and I think Joe gives me a tougher fight than Usyk, 100 per cent.
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      “Big Joe, 6’7′, and 19-and-a-half stone like a juggernaut coming forward at me, trying to smash me to pieces.
      “Or Usyk trying to steal a jab, running around the ring, trying to nick a point here and there.
      “So, I think that Usyk is a very good fighter, I’m not going to take anything away from him.
      “He’s the undisputed cruiserweight champion, and he’s the unified heavyweight champion.
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      “So he’s had a fantastic career, but I think I’ll do a job on him.”
      Fury is braced for the heavyweight division’s first ever four-belt unification bout with Usyk, 35, with Saudi Arabia the frontrunner to host.
      He said: “We’re hopefully gonna see the biggest year of my career. 2023, we’re gonna get the big fights that the fans really crave.
      “First of all let’s talk about Usyk. I’m ready, I’m willing, to take on Usyk next – whether it’s gonna be in Saudi Arabia or back here in the UK. Both places will be fantastic.
      “And let’s give the fans one champion, one name, one face. Usyk’s up to the challenge. He came over tonight, so fair play to him.
      “He’s not an easy boxer to figure out, he’s a slick, southpaw mover with very good skills, Olympic gold medallist.
      “And he’s coming on some good form so I’m really looking forward to the challenge.”
      Oleksandr Usyk facing off with Tyson FuryCredit: Getty More

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      Jake Paul says fight with his own BROTHER Logan will be biggest boxing PPV of all time… and predicts he will win

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      JAKE PAUL believes a fight with his own BROTHER Logan would be the biggest pay-per-view in boxing history – and backs himself to win. The pair of social media stars-turned boxers have both left the door open to an extraordinary bout against each other.
      Jake Paul after beating UFC legend Anderson SilvaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Logan Paul has been called out by his own brother JakeCredit: Getty
      That is despite their parents pleading for them to drop the idea, but Jake admits the chance to make history could be too appealing.
      Asked by Anthony Pompliano if it would be the biggest PPV ever, Paul said: “I think it is.
      “No one has ever done it before. Like the brothers that both box have never done fought each other.
      “The Klitschkos never did it, Charlo brothers haven’t done it and there’s a bunch of others.
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      “We like talk about it and our parents are like, ‘Absolutely not.’ They get p****d when we even talk about it.
      “But also, gotta give the fans what they want but I’m also not the other that would lose.
      “So he would be the one who would have to live with that result.”
      Logan, 27, has boxed only three times before, first drawing and then losing to YouTube rival KSI, 29, who he now owns energy drink Prime with.
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      The American returned in June 2021 to take boxing legend Floyd Mayweather, 45, the distance in their eight-round exhibition.
      Logan was set to return in January on KSI’s undercard but a knee injury sustained in the WWE ring leaves him sidelined.
      Younger brother Jake, 25, however is now 6-0 after beating UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, in October.
      He announced his return in set for February and the likes of Tommy Fury, 23, and ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 37, have both been sent fight offers.
      Brothers Jake and Logan Paul have both opened the door to a fightCredit: Instagram More

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      Tyson Fury calls Oleksandr Usyk and ‘old man’ with ‘250,000 miles on his clock’ as he breaks down undisputed super-fight

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      TYSON FURY called Oleksandr Usyk and “old man” with “250,000 miles on his clock” as he broke down their undisputed super-fight. Usyk, 35, was in attendance at Tottenham’s stadium to watch as Fury dominated Derek Chisora, 38, to win the third of their trilogy bouts.
      Tyson Fury called Oleksandr Usyk and ‘old man’Credit: Getty
      Oleksandr Usyk is in line to fight Tyson Fury next yearCredit: Getty
      It sets up a historic unification clash between them which could promise the heavyweight division’s first four-belt champion.
      But Fury, 34, is not phased by Usyk’s unbeaten record or extensive amateur career in which he amassed a 335−15 record.
      He said: “Usyk’s older than me actually, so he’s about 35, I’m 34.
      “So, it’s an even match, if he was 22, it might be different, but he’s an old man. He’s had 300 amateur fights, he’s worn out too.
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      “He’s got about 250,000 miles on his clock. He’s had 315 amateur fights or something and he’s had about 20 professional fights.
      “I don’t believe he’s got the best footwork in boxing, I don’t believe he out-speeds me either.”
      The pair of undefeated heavyweight stars are closing in on a deal for the unification bout in early 2023, likely set for Saudi Arabia.
      Fury said: “We’re hopefully gonna see the biggest year of my career. 2023, we’re gonna get the big fights that the fans really crave.
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      “First of all let’s talk about Usyk. I’m ready, I’m willing, to take on Usyk next – whether it’s gonna be in Saudi Arabia or back here in the UK. Both places will be fantastic.
      “And let’s give the fans one champion, one name, one face. Usyk’s up to the challenge. He came over tonight, so fair play to him.
      “He’s not an easy boxer to figure out, he’s a slick, southpaw mover with very good skills, Olympic gold medallist.
      “And he’s coming on some good form so I’m really looking forward to the challenge.”
      Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk facing offCredit: Reuters More

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      Mills Lane dead aged 85: Tributes pour in as legendary Mike Tyson vs Evander Holyfield referee passes away

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      BOXING legend Mills Lane has died aged 85.The American icon passed away surrounded by family at a hospice in Reno, Nevada.
      Former boxer and referee Mills Lane has died aged 85Credit: Getty
      Lane took charge of Mike Tyson’s infamous clash with Evander HolyfieldCredit: AFP
      Lane enjoyed a brief-but-successful boxing career when he was young.
      But he was best known as one of the sport’s top referees, overseeing fights including Mike Tyson vs Evander Holyfield in 1997, as well as other boxing legends including Muhammad Ali.
      Son Tommy Lane confirmed: “He took a significant decline in his overall situation.
      “It was a quick departure. He was comfortable and he was surrounded by his family.
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      “You never knew how long he had. We kind of felt like we were preparing for this all along, but there’s no such thing as preparing for this.”
      Lane first started boxing with the US Marine Corps in 1958 and became the All Far-East welterweight champion when stationed in Okinawa.
      He turned professional two years later before stopping boxing with a 10-1 record.
      Lane then turned his hand to refereeing in the 70s, eventually taking charge of 100 world championship fights while coining the phrase “let’s get it on.”
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      His most famous bout came in 1997 when Tyson bit the ear of opponent Holyfield, forcing Lane to stop the fight before disqualifying Tyson.
      Tributes came pouring in on social media, with one fan saying: “RIP to one of the most recognizable and influential men in the sport, Mills Lane.”
      Another wrote: “The best referee ever in my opinion. RIP.”
      One noted: “R.I.P. legend. Let’s get it on!”
      Another added: “Sad! I grew up watching him referee some of the greatest fights.” More

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      Anthony Joshua would have suffered ‘similar’ fate as Derek Chisora against Tyson Fury, claims Frank Warren

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA would have suffered the same fate as Derek Chisora had his domestic dust-up with Tyson Fury come to fruition.A shock December dance between the rivals was on the cards when the Gypsy King offered AJ a crack at his WBC crown weeks after seeing him lose his August rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.
      Tyson Fury put a ten-round beating on Derek Chisora in their Tottenham trilogyCredit: GETTY
      The Gypsy King was on course to face Anthony Joshua before his fight with Chisora was finalisedCredit: GETTY
      Promoter Frank Warren believes Fury would’ve put the same beating on AJ had the pair foughtCredit: GETTY
      Negotiations, however, failed to bear fruit – paving the way for Fury to batter old pal Derek Chisora in a Tottenham trilogy fight last weekend.
      But Fury promoter Frank Warren has no doubt in his mind that Joshua would’ve been picked apart the same way old warhorse Chisora was.
      He said: “Even though Tyson was a convincing winner, I strongly believe it would’ve been a similar outcome had Anthony Joshua stepped up.
      “Derek did better than Dillian Whyte did in April and clearly takes a better shot than Deontay Wilder.”
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      The entire boxing world is eager for Joshua and Fury to share the ring before they walk away from the sport, although the latter doesn’t foresee the fight ever happening.
      When asked if he thinks he’ll one day fight the former two-time unified heavyweight champ, he iFL TV: “Nope.
      “Because man’s a sausage and it should have been him here tonight – but he had poor old Derek take a good hiding again stepping in his boots.”
      Joshua, however, isn’t given up hope of the biggest fight in the history of British boxing coming to fruition.
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      He told iDBoxing: “Well, on my behalf, I would like the opportunity.
      “Because the longer we leave it, it’s not good for anyone.
      “So, yeah, I would like the opportunity. Good luck with his next fight if he comes through.
      “Then I think he’s going to go on to undisputed, and then I’ll be fighting somebody else.
      “Then hopefully, we both come victorious, and then we look to fight each other.”
      Tyson Fury is on course for a blockbuster undisputed fight with Oleksandr UsykCredit: REUTERS
      Fury’s sights are currently trained on an undisputed heavyweight title fight with unified champ Usyk.
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      Tyson Fury wants boxing’s ‘biggest puncher’ Deontay Wilder to fight ‘world’s toughest man’ Joe Joyce while he faces Usyk

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      TYSON FURY wants to see Deontay Wilder fight Joe Joyce next in a battle of power against toughness. The Gypsy King is in line for a historic unification against Oleksandr Usyk next year, leaving his division rivals frozen out of the title picture.
      Joe Joyce has been urged by Tyson Fury to fight Deontay Wilder
      Deontay Wilder is known for his brutal powerCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      To pass the time, Fury called to see who would come out on top between Wilder, known for power, and Joyce, who has a granite chin.
      He said: “I don’t think there’s anyone in the world who can take Deontay Wilder’s power.
      “Joyce is a juggernaut. That’s a fight I’d love to see. If I fight Usyk, maybe Joyce can fight Wilder. Who here wouldn’t want to see that?
      “Who wouldn’t want to see the world’s toughest man take on the world’s biggest puncher? That would be fantastic.”
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      Fury, 34, and Usyk, 35, are set for heavyweight boxing’s first four-belt undisputed fight in 2023, eyed for Saudi Arabia.
      But Joyce, 37, whose bone density is FIVE TIMES the regular human, is a backup alternative if the unification collapses.
      And Fury reckons the unbeaten Olympic silver medalist is a harder night’s work than pound-for-pound star Usyk.
      He said: “People have been asking me all night – who’s the tougher fight, Usyk or Joyce?
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      “And in my opinion, Usyk’s the slicker boxer, but Joe Joyce is The Juggernaut, and I think that Joe gives me a tougher fight than Usyk, 100 per cent.
      “Big Joe, 6’7 and 19 and a half stone like a juggernaut coming forward at me. Trying to smash me to pieces.
      “Or Usyk tying to steal a jab running round the ring. Trying to make a point here and there.
      “So, I think that Usyk’s a very good fighter. I’m not going to take anything away from him.
      “He’s the undisputed cruiserweight champion and he’s the unified heavyweight champion, so he’s had a fantastic career.
      “But I think that I do a job on him – and I don’t just want to talk it, I want to prove it, so let’s get that one on.”
      Joe Joyce and Oleksandr Usyk face off against Tyson FuryCredit: Jamie McPhilimey More