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      Jake Paul reveals brother Logan and dad Greg have begged him NOT to give ‘f***er’ Tommy Fury a THIRD chance to fight

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      JAKE PAUL revealed his brother Logan and dad Greg have begged him NOT to give “f***er” Tommy Fury a THIRD chance to fight him. The celebrity boxers have TWICE signed for a grudge match but Fury has withdrawn both times.
      Jake Paul says brother Logan and dad Greg have told him NOT to fight Tommy FuryCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Fury has twice been withdrawn from fighting Jake PaulCredit: PA
      An injured rib last December and US visa issues this August saw the 2019 Love Islander pulled out of the pay-per-view paydays.
      But it was Paul and his promotional partners who were left footing the bill of the axed events.
      So the American will leave it to Fury and his team to finance another go at rescheduling, even if his own family have urged him to walk away.
      Paul, 25, said: “I’m tired of them wasting our money, so if Tommy pulls out again it’s their money. I dunno, I’m still sceptical about it.
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      “My brother tells me everyday, and my dad calls me every day damn near and say, ‘Don’t give this f***er another chance.
      “So I dunno, we might not.”
      Fury’s hopes of negotiating again were dashed after Paul agreed to face UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, this coming weekend in Arizona.
      Paul last fought in December, knocking out Tyron Woodley, 40, four months after beating the ex-UFC champion on points.

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      That added to KOs over online rival AnEsonGib, ex-NBA star Nate Robinson and retired UFC welterweight Ben Askren.
      Woodley filled in on under two weeks’ notice after Fury, 23, suffered his rib injury in training.
      The celeb mega-fight was rescheduled for August in New York – but that was soon KOd when Fury suffered US visa issues.
      Heavyweight Hasim Rahman Jr, 31, initially signed as a substitute, only for lightening to strike twice, this time due to a weight disagreement.
      It has set the scene for Paul to return in the biggest test of his career against Silva, who last year beat ex-world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 36.
      He said: “I know this is my toughest test, it’s not going to be easy.
      “I’m going to have to outbox the boxer, who just beat a world champion in the sport of boxing.
      “It’s motivating but I have that chip on my shoulder and I’ve carried that into my whole entire camp.”
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      UFC legend Anderson Silva insists he was ‘just joking’ about being knocked out TWICE in sparring for Jake Paul fight

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      ANDERSON SILVA said he was “just joking” about being knocked out TWICE in sparring ahead of his fight with Jake Paul. The UFC legend faces Paul over eight rounds in Arizona this weekend.
      Anderson Silva was ‘just joking’ about being knocked out twice in sparringCredit: Caitlin O’Hara/SHOWTIME
      But he caused concern after claiming in an interview that he was knocked out two times in training.
      Silva, speaking at the open workout, has since clarified that it was just kidology and lost in translation.
      He said: “Listen guys, let me tell you something very important.
      “When I talk about the guys doing the hard sparring and the knockout, it was just joking.
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      “Because I’m training with the young kids and the guys asked me, and I don’t put nothing bad in my mind, and the guys say, ‘Oh, Anderson take knockout in training.’
      “Of course not. I just like to help and put my partners up, that’s the question.”
      Silva, 47, made the controversial comments during an interview with MMA Weekly.
      He said: “I’m training hard for win — I’m training with the good boxers, high-level, and five guys come to help me.

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      “And the last sparring with [my sparring partner], he is knocked me out two times, and when I finish my training, I talked to my coach and even said, ‘Coach, let me tell you something, why the guys knock me out two times?’
      “And the coach said, ‘You need to prepare for war, and you prepare for war.’”
      Silva’s trainer Luiz Carlos Dorea denied the comments and Silva later released a statement addressing the situation.
      He wrote: “After seeing the reports and concern for me, I’d like to clarify two important things. One, I was NEVER knocked out in sparring.
      “I misspoke in that interview as I sometimes do when interviewing in English and exaggerated the normal back-and-forth action that occurs in sparring.
      “Second, this sparring session I referenced was in early September.
      “The interview with MMA Weekly was done on Sept. 13 and, for some reason, just released this week. So, it wasn’t recent.”
      The Arizona commission are still set to investigate Silva’s claim ahead of the bout with Paul, 25.
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      Ebanie Bridges reveals her three weirdest fan requests including TOENAIL clippings and hits back at trolls

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      BOXER Ebanie Bridges revealed her three wildest and weirdest fan requests and hit back at “jealous” trolls. Bridges is the world bantamweight champion, having held the title since March, and has built up an army of adoring fans.
      Ebanie Bridges has revealed some of the strange requests fans have sent herCredit: PA
      Bridges celebrates her victory after claiming the IBF bantamweight division title in MarchCredit: Reuters
      However, some of these messages are rather bizarre to say the least, with Bridges revealing some of the requests she has been previously sent.
      Speaking on an episode of Pub Talk, she said: “I get love letters, all kinds of stuff.
      “I get asked for bath water, toe-nail clippings, sweat.”
      Bridges then explained how she deals with “jealous” trolls.

      She added: “I ignore it (troll messages). Anyone who is successful, they’re going to get the jealousy, the hate, people will try to drag you down.
      “That’s just normal. The people talking s***, they don’t know me, so why should I sit there and get emotional and bothered by someone who has never met me?
      “I’m very secure within myself. I’ve been through hell and back in my life and I’m very secure, I love who I am.”
      Bridges turned into a boxing pro in 2019 and won each of her first five fights, and is currently on a three-bout win streak.
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      In 2020, the “Blonder Bomber” admitted to having indulged certain fan requests in the pursuit of getting some extra income such as selling dirty training socks.
      In a previous interview with talkSPORT, she said: “Give me your money, that’s my response! You want my stuff, then you’ve got to give me your money. There’s plenty of weird people out there.
      “I haven’t sold my bath water, but I’ve been getting so many weird requests I was thinking, should I go buy some jars? I’ve done the socks and my feet because it’s a laugh and harmless.
      “I thought it was funny and they ended up paying, so now any requests that come through, I’m just like here is my PayPal.
      “You’d think normal people would want lingerie or something like that, but it’s all feet and socks. I do get the random requests for the bath water and other weird things which I won’t go into now.
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      “It’s all side money at the end of the day, if they want to pay then it’s up to them. I don’t care really, as long as I’m putting food on my table and the bills are being paid, I’m happy.”
      Bridges has previously been pictured alongside OnlyFans star Elle Brooke, but has also dismissed fan requests for her to copy a celebration of bare-knuckle boxer Tai Emery. More

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      Jake Paul’s coach warn they have a ‘secret weapon’ for Anderson Silva fight and promises it will be revealed in the ring

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      JAKE PAUL is taking a “secret weapon” into his fight with Anderson Silva – which trainer BJ Flores insisted will be revealed in the ring.The YouTuber-turned boxer returns over the weekend in Arizona, in his first bout in ten months.
      Jake Paul training ahead of his fight with Anderson SilvaCredit: Esther Lin/ SHOWTIME
      But his coach revealed they have been working in secrecy during the hiatus and have a trick or two up their sleeve.
      Flores said: “It’s impossible to handicap how much better Jake has got from last December till now.
      “We brought a little secret weapon into camp and it’s paid off drastically.
      “We’re excited about it and all of Jake’s sparring partners have been saying the same thing. We’ll find out on Saturday.
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      “No hints but it will be obvious after the fight. It’s going to be a drastic difference.”
      Paul last fought in December, knocking out Tyron Woodley, 40, four months after beating the ex-UFC champion on points.
      That added to KOs over online rival AnEsonGib, ex-NBA star Nate Robinson, 38, and retired UFC welterweight Ben Askren, also 38.
      Woodley only filled on under two weeks’ notice after Tommy Fury, 23, pulled out of his grudge match against Paul with a rib injury.
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      The celeb mega-fight was rescheduled for August in New York – but that was soon KOd when Fury suffered US visa issues.
      Heavyweight Hasim Rahman Jr, 31, signed as a substitute, only for lightening to strike twice, this time due to a weight disagreement.
      But it has now paved the way for Paul to return in a night Flores believes will be his coming out party.
      He said: “I think this fight is the fight that opens a lot of peoples eyes because everyone recognises Anderson is a tough guy.
      “Everybody in the MMA world, they all think Anderson is going to win.”
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      Eddie Hearn in incredible body transformation in Katie Taylor press conference as promoter reveals secret to losing 10kg

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      EDDIE HEARN has revealed his incredible body transformation after losing a whopping 10kg.The boxing promoter, 43, showed off his slimmed-down look ahead of this weekend’s fight between Katie Taylor and Karen Elizabeth Carbajal.
      Eddie Hearn has shown off a new slimmed-down lookCredit: PA
      Hearn revealed he’s lost 10kg on his weight loss journeyCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Hearn, who also represents stars including Anthony Joshua, posed between the two fighters in a sharp dark suit.
      His stylish get-up comes after revealing he has already lost 10kg this year.
      Hearn admits food has always been the problem for him, with gruelling exercises and long runs a walk in the park.
      But after getting his nutrition under control, while also going teetotal, Hearn is reaping the rewards of his new lifestyle.
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      He told Men’s Health: “I’ve changed my training routine and I’ve been more focused on what I’ve been eating.
      “Food is the problem for me, not training. I’ve run a marathon, and I run three or four times a week, no problem. Food is the big problem, and I’ve got on top of that.
      “I’ve also stopped drinking which has been a game changer as well.
      “I’ve lost about 10 kilos now so I’ve still got a long way to go.”
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      Meanwhile, unbeaten Taylor is confident of making it 22 in a row against fellow unbeaten opponent Carbajal.
      Sitting next to Hearn on Thursday, she said: “I still really honestly believe the best is yet to come.
      “I don’t live in past performances or past successes, but I do genuinely believe people haven’t seen the best of me.
      “I don’t find it difficult to motivate myself. I understand the challenge ahead of me.
      “There are no easy fights at this stage in my career – she has everything to gain in this fight and nothing to lose.” More

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      ‘A bit too fresh for him’ – Eddie Hearn makes Jake Paul vs Anderson Silva prediction as YouTuber faces UFC legend

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      EDDIE HEARN reckons Jake Paul will be too fast and “too fresh” in his showdown with MMA legend Anderson Silva.The YouTuber turned boxer will throw down with the former UFC middleweight champion early on Sunday morning in Pheonix, Arizona.
      Jake Paul will throw down with Anderson Silva early on Sunday morningCredit: AP
      Former UFC middleweight champ Silva will be the toughest test of Paul’s careerCredit: Getty
      Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has tipped Paul to get the better of SilvaCredit: SPORTSFILE
      Future UFC Hall-of-Famer Silva, 47, will be the most decorated striker Paul has faced in his burgeoning career – although Matchroom Boxing chief Hearn believes Father Time will be on side of the YouTuber this weekend.
      He told Betfred: “Anderson Silva is 48 years old now, but he’s an MMA legend.
      “He’s a decent striker as well, and obviously has that victory over a very faded Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
      “I just expect Jake to be a bit too fresh for him.”
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      Paul, 25, goes into his clash with Silva on the back of a brutal sixth-round knockout victory over former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley.
      Hearn has been impressed by what he’s seen of Paul since his debut, saying: “Watching Jake, he’s definitely improving as a fighter.
      “You can see that.
      “He’s in good shape and he’s a strong young man, but he’s probably not going to get as much credit as he deserves if he wins because the argument that he hasn’t beaten a boxer will remain.
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      “Silva is definitely his toughest challenge so far and if he wins he should get the appropriate credit.”
      Improvements aside, Hearn believes The Problem Child will eventually get found out.

      He said: “I don’t think he’s terrible but he’s certainly not going to be competing at world level.
      “Again, we shouldn’t really knock him because many fighters are trying to compete at world level but also won’t make that grade as well.
      “And that’s no disgrace because it’s a very difficult thing to do.
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      “He is improving and he’s given his time to the sport. Good luck to him.”
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      Watch amazing throwback footage as world title contender Joe Joyce gets KO’d in just 34 SECONDS in amateur boxing fight

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      FOOTAGE of Joe Joyce being knocked out in less than a minute has resurfaced.The Putney pounder is on the brink of a world title shot following his spectacular 11th-round stoppage of former WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker last month.

      Joe Joyce was dropped by Sergey Kuzmin at the 2013 European Championships
      The Russian flattened Joyce with a sickening overhand right
      Joyce collapsed to the canvas and the fight was stopped after a mere 34 seconds
      Joyce has yet to taste defeat since turning pro five years ago, although he did hit the canvas in his 2013 European Championships clash with Sergey Kuzmin.
      Footage of the Russian knocking out Joyce with a hammer of an overhand right 34 seconds into their super-heavyweight clash recently recirculated on Twitter.
      In an interview with Sky Sports, Kuzmin said of the stunning stoppage victory: “It happened very quickly and it was not a very long fight.
      “It’s hard to describe all that came through my head because I didn’t get to see much of what he brought into the fight.
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      “This was the super-heavyweight division and each and every punch matters.
      “I delivered a very good punch accurately and with good timing and it ended the fight.”
      Kuzmin would love to run into Joyce in the professional ranks, although he wouldn’t take too much from their 2013 clash.
      The European Championships silver medallist said: “If the fight happens we will see.
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      “It would not make any sense to compare one fight to another and amateur and professional boxing.
      “But hopefully we will meet one day in the ring and we will see, I am very interested in fighting Joyce in the future in the pros.”
      Joyce’s stunning stoppage of Parker solidified his status as the mandatory challenger for Oleksandr Usyk’s WBO title.
      Promoter Frank Warren recently said: “We’ve worked very hard over the last few years on this heavyweight scene and we’ve guided our guys in different organisations and we’ve boxed it off a bit so I’m pleased.
      “Joe done extremely well [against Joseph Parker], got great reviews back from America because his fight done big numbers over there.
      “It was a good fight to watch. He’s set himself up.
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      “Him and Tyson [Fury] will be a huge fight, [Deontay] Wilder will be a huge fight, AJ.
      “He’ll be out in February. He’s in a real good spot.” More

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      Carl Froch reveals he’d take on Jake or Logan Paul as his last fight if he was to come out of retirement for mega payday

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      CARL FROCH has revealed he’d happily lace up his gloves again for a dust-up with YouTube sensation Jake Paul.The four-time super-middleweight champion retired from boxing in the summer of 2015 but has flirted with the prospect of returning to the ring again over the last seven years.
      Carl Froch retired from boxing in the summer of 2015
      But The Cobra would love to come out of retirement to face YouTuber Jake PaulCredit: SHOWTIME
      Froch would happily fight both the Paul brothers on the same night
      And The Cobra admits he’d love to put a sting into the tale of Paul’s burgeoning boxing career.
      He told William Hill: “If I could have one last fight it would be Jake Paul. I’d absolutely smash him to bits, easy.”
      “Jake Paul can’t fight, he’s pretending, he’s conning people.
      “He’s got his audience, I don’t begrudge him – he’s making money and doing what he’s doing. But he’s not a professional boxer.”
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      Paul, 25, has yet to take on a professional boxer during his brief stint in the sport – and Froch believes he’d be wary of facing him if the opportunity presented itself.
      The 45-year-old said: “He knows not to come anywhere near me. He’s bigger than me, he’s 14 stone, he’s younger than me, he’s fresher, he thinks he can fight.
      “I wouldn’t even train for this guy, I’d do a little bit of training.
      “I might do the odd little run to get the heart beating, but I’d take Jake Paul to school and hammer him. He knows it, he wouldn’t fight me. No chance.”
      Froch is so confident of battering Paul he’d be open to facing his older brother Logan on the same night.
      He said: “I’d fight him and his brother on the same night. What they could do is take it in turns, so Jake can do round one and Logan can do round two.
      “So they’re having a four-minute breather between rounds. It’s never been done, it’s exhibition boxing. I’d take them both on.”
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      Former Disney star Jake will be back in action early on Saturday morning against MMA legend Anderson Silva.
      Logan, meanwhile, hasn’t fought since taking boxing great Floyd Mayweather the distance in their eight-round exhibition last July. More