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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.”
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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

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      Otto Wallin’s promoter reveals talks with Eddie Hearn over Anthony Joshua fight as Dillian Whyte rematch is slammed

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      EDDIE HEARN held talks with Otto Wallin’s promoter over a fight for Anthony Joshua’s boxing return. AJ and Hearn are plotting their next steps after the two-time heavyweight champion took some time away from the ring.
      Otto Wallin is being offered as an opponent to fight Anthony Joshua in 2023Credit: Getty
      Anthony Joshua pictured with promoter Eddie HearnCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      A rematch with Dillian Whyte has been mentioned while a super-fight with Deontay Wilder remains on the cards.
      Whyte, 34, recently edged past American Jermaine Franklin, 29, in a disputed majority decision win.
      Franklin’s promoter Dmitriy Salita took a trip to the UK as a chance to pitch his other client, Wallin, as an alternate option for AJ.
      Salita told SunSport: “I had discussions with Eddie about Otto for a significant amount of time and as late as last week.
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      “From what I understand it’s really up to AJ. I believe he wants to place himself back in the heavyweight picture.
      “Both Otto and AJ want a shot at Fury. By the numbers Otto landed more punches on Fury then anyone else ever.
      “I believe the winner of that fight will have legitimate claim to challenge Fury probably after his fight with Oleksandr Usyk.”
      Wallin, 32, left Fury, 34, needing 47 stitches in their 2019 bloodbath in a bout that raised his profile.
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      Joshua, 33, is expected to return in March and Hearn is in the process of matching him with an opponent.
      But after Whyte’s unconvincing win over Franklin, ex-world champion Salita wants to see the pair rematch.
      And it would free up Swedish southpaw Wallin to welcome Joshua back to the ring.
      Salita said: “Whyte is 1-2 and in reality 1-3 in his last four fights.  
      Both Otto and AJ want a shot at Fury. By the numbers Otto landed more punches on Fury then anyone else ever. Dmitriy Salita
      “A fight with Joshua would be something like Roy Jones vs Mike Tyson or Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor, big names but not much behind it at this point.  
      “Even if it’s not against Jermaine, Whyte needs an impressive showing against someone credible to show that he still got the skills to pay the bills at an elite heavyweight level. 
      “Otto Wallin on the other hand gave Tyson Fury the hardest fight of his career, landing more punches then Wladimir Klitchko and Deontay Wilder 1 put together.  
      “He had four wins after that including Dominic Breazeale and Travis Kauffman, both credible at time of his victory.  
      “Otto is No3 in the WBO and is a bonafide top heavyweight in the world.  
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      “There have been lots of big names thrown around with Joshua including Tyson and Wilder.  
      “How serious that is will depend on who he fights next.”
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      KSI reveals three opponents he could fight next after boxing return including Tommy Fury but says it WON’T be Jake Paul

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      KSI has three opponents lined up to fight after his ring return – but admitted it will not be against Jake Paul. The YouTube, rap and crossover boxing star faces Dillon Danis on January 14 at Wembley Arena.
      KSI makes his boxing return against Dillon Danis on January 14Credit: Getty
      Tommy Fury has been called out by KSICredit: Jamie McPhilimey
      It will be KSI’s third bout since returning and already he is looking ahead to future fights with the likes of Tommy Fury.
      But an anticipated grudge match with fierce rival Paul, 25, will not come next as he eyes an end of the year showdown.
      KSI, 29, told Twitch streamer, Kai Cenat: “Who’s next? It could be [Tyron] Woodley, it could be Joe Fournier.
      “Jake Paul’s at the end of the year, we’re working on it. The contract, we’re going back and forth already.
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      “He’s already putting in crazy demands and I’m like, ‘Nah nah nah, who do you think you are?’
      “So, we’ve got to go back and forth so it’s going to take some time. In the meantime, I want to fight some people.
      “It could be Tommy Fury. Bro, I’ve got to show everyone why I’m the GOAT.
      “Bro, I’ve got to show everyone why I came back to the YouTube boxing scene.
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      “To show everyone why I am the ultimate man in this scene, it’s as simple as that.”
      KSI’s rivalry with Paul dates back to his pair of bouts with the American’s brother Logan, 27, which ended in a draw and points win.
      But the online enemies are yet to settle their score in the ring once and for all.
      Paul in October beat UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, in the biggest victory of his 6-0 career.
      Meanwhile, KSI returned after three years out in August beating rapper Swarmz, 25, and boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda, 23, on the same night.
      He considered fighting millionaire businessman-turned 9-0 boxer Fournier, 39 and ex-UFC champion Woodley, 40.
      But he settled on 2-0 MMA fighter Danis, 29, most commonly known as Conor McGregor’s training partner.
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      Jake Paul and brother Logan called out to WWE tag team match by Tyson Fury and 58-year-old dad John

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      JAKE PAUL and brother Logan have been called out to a WWE tag team match against Tyson Fury and his dad John. The families continue to feud as Jake and Tyson’s younger brother Tommy remains linked with a grudge fight.
      Tyson Fury pictured with his dad JohnCredit: PA
      Logan Paul with younger brother Jake
      But the Gypsy King is open to taking the rivalry to the WWE ring and even having his 58-year-old father John involved.
      He said: “Yeah, sounds good, let’s do it!”
      Fury, 34, won his WWE debut in October 2019, beating Braun Strowman.
      He made a surprise cameo at the Clash of the Castle pay-per-view in Wales this August in Drew McIntyre’s match with Roman Reigns.
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      It has kept the door to future WWE roles for Fury, who is now in line for a heavyweight title unification with Oleksandr Usyk, 35.
      Meanwhile Jake’s brother Logan, 27, in November challenged Reigns, 37, for the WWE Undisputed Universal championship in a losing effort.
      Jake, 25, also made his first WWE appearance at the event in Saudi Arabia, attacking Reigns’ Bloodline entourage.
      The American is open for future wrestling roles but is currently focusing on his boxing career.
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      He most recently beat UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, in October in the biggest win on his 6-0 record.
      Jake is now in talks to reschedule his fight with Tommy, 23, having seen it twice scrapped in the past.
      Tommy pulled out with a broken rib last December and this August suffered US visa issues, which still persist today.
      Jake spoke out on Twitter to claim he had sent out a “seven-figure” fight offer which he accused his rival of “ducking”.
      Tommy Fury and Jake Paul are still linked with a grudge matchCredit: BT SPORT More