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      Anthony Joshua called out for blockbuster Wembley showdown by Deontay Wilder as American’s coach vows to KO Brit

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      DEONTAY WILDER would knock Anthony Joshua out cold if the long-time rivals were to ever share the ring, the American’s coach has claimed.A showdown between the former heavyweight champions is a real possibility next year as they’re both bidding to get back into the title picture.
      Deontay Wilder returned to the win column earlier this monthCredit: GETTY
      The former WBC heavyweight champion laid out Robert Helenius with a single punchCredit: EPA
      A grudge match with Brit Anthony Joshua could be on the cards next yearCredit: Getty
      Wilder’s head coach Malik Scott reckons the American would mop the floor with AJCredit: EPA
      Ex-WBC king Wilder returned to the win column earlier this month with an emphatic first-round knockout of Robert Helenius, a result his head coach Malik Scott believes he’d replicate in a Wembley war with AJ.
      He told BonusBetCodes: “What makes me more excited about Wilder-AJ at Wembley in front of 80,000 is the result.
      “The result is, once AJ falls, all those people are going to stand up and Deontay is going to embrace them all.”
      Wilder, 37, used a more measured approach against former sparring partner Helenius before detonating a nuclear right hand flush on the Swedish giant’s chin.
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      Scott said: “A disciplined Deontay is so dangerous.
      “Deontay is the kind of fighter who doesn’t need to punish you before he does what he does to you.
      “He creates a comfortable environment and the minute you become comfortable, we become a rude house guest. And it’s lights out from there.”
      Wilder and Joshua were on course to face one another in 2018 when the pair held all the heavyweight titles.
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      But Bronze Bomber Wilder turned down a whopping three-fight undisputed deal worth close to £100million as he felt he was being undervalued.
      The American is hellbent on settling the score before his career is over, telling The Good Fight: “Me and Joshua should have fought years ago, I could have been the undisputed champion.
      “The chance isn’t gone, we are both still in the business of fighting so that opportunity will always be there.
      “People still always stop me and ask when I’m fighting Joshua. Some people still think that’s the biggest fight in the world, between us two.
      “It is the No1 match-up that people still always ask me about.
      “It’s not a matter of ‘if’ the fight happens. It’s a matter of when, we just need the tight timing.”
      He added: “We will not fall in line with Eddie Hearn’s games. They drained us.
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      “We dealt with Eddie Hearn for around six months and they just gave us the round around.
      “They have their story, which they tell everyone, but I know the facts and he is a big manipulator.” More

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      Jake Paul vs Anderson Silva predictions: Legends of boxing and UFC reveal picks for fight between YouTube and MMA star

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      JAKE PAUL and Anderson Silva’s catchweight bout is the latest crossover clash dividing opinions in the fight world. In a battle of young and old and youth against experience, Paul, 25, steps up for the biggest test of his boxing career against Silva, 47.
      Anderson Silva fights Jake Paul in ArizonaCredit: Showtime
      Jake Paul faces Anderson Silva in his biggest fight to dateCredit: AP
      The pair meet over eight-rounds at 187lb in Arizona at the weekend.
      It is the night Paul promises to legitimise himself in the sweet science but just another day in the office for UFC great Silva.
      And ahead of the fascinating fight for the ages, SunSport runs down what the experts predict.
      Oscar De La Hoya
      The six-weight boxing champion is a big fan of Paul and the YouTuber’s impact on the sport, so his prediction comes as no surprise.
      De La Hoya, 49, told Inside Fighting: “That’s a good fight. I’m gonna go with Jake Paul.
      “Yeah, I’m gonna go with Jake Paul, just because he seems like he’s getting into the rhythm of things. He doesn’t have too many fights.
      “He loves boxing, is a hard worker, and has a lot of power. If he connects with Silva, he’s going to knock him out. If he touches Silva, he’s going down.”
      Prediction… Paul
      Oscar De La Hoya backed Jake Paul to beat Anderson SilvaCredit: Getty
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      Daniel Cormier
      The former two-weight UFC champion was once called out by Paul and is now backing his fellow MMA icon.
      Cormier, 43, told ESPN: “I think Anderson Silva wins the fight. 
      “If Jake Paul wins – honestly, he’s a kid that’s in his prime, and I say that knowing that now Jake Paul can fight. The guy can fight.
      “I’m done being of the people that say this kid’s a joke. This kid is not a joke. The kid can fight, and there are many reasons as to why he can fight.
      “But we talk about Anderson, all that he has done – Anderson beating Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is bigger and better than anything (Paul’s) ever done.”
      Prediction… Silva
      Jake Paul and Daniel Cormier once feudedCredit: Reuters
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      Tyron Woodley
      The ex-UFC champ was twice beaten by Paul, on points and by KO, so knows all about the social media sensation’s power.
      Woodley, 40, told MMA Fighting: “I know a lot of people want to see Jake Paul get beat up and see him taught a lesson like a bully on a playground.
      “But he really is a kid, not very much responsibility, no financial limitations, energy, he makes everything a bucket list, a challenge.
      “That’s why he likes to bet so much. If he loses, it’s not that big of a deal but he secretly wants to win real bad. Cause he’s been a fan of the combat sports world for so long.
      “I’ve got so many videos of the baby face Jake Paul wanting to take pictures with me and Logan and being fans of me back in the day, he’s just tricking everyone.
      “He’s training his ass off. He’s got KO power and he’s learned to throw that particular punch that he’s got timing on.”
      Prediction… sitting on the fence
      Tyron Woodley has twice been beaten by Jake PaulCredit: Getty
      KSI
      The British YouTuber and crossover boxing star has long rivalled Paul, following his 2019 win over his brother Logan.
      And the pair are lined up for a 2023 grudge match at Wembley Stadium next year.
      But for now, they continue to take aim at each other, which was no different when KSI, 29, offered a blunt prediction for Paul’s next fight.
      He told Boxing Social: “Honestly, I think he might have bitten off more than he can chew.”
      Prediction… Silva
      KSI and Jake Paul want to fight in 2023Credit: GETTY
      Tom Aspinall
      The UFC heavyweight has not been afraid to hail Paul in the past and praised him for some wise matchmaking.
      Aspinall, 29, told Midnite: “I think he’s got Anderson Silva at a good time. Silva has obviously got a lot of miles on the clock. But he also has a lot of skills so it’s an interesting fight.
      “Silva has got to be pushing 50 now but the skills are still there, the body is still there.
      “I think Jake Paul takes it, I think Paul should be able to outwork him being the younger and fresher man but you never know.
      “Silva’s getting a bit older and Paul’s young and hungry – and Jake Paul’s looked good. I don’t care what anybody says, it looks like he has got skills. So I think he wins that one.”
      Prediction… Paul
      Tom Aspinall is backing Jake Paul to beat Anderson SilvaCredit: The Mega Agency

      Chuck Liddell
      The Iceman’s peak in the UFC cage came to an end just as Silva came to prominence and the American expects him to teach Paul a lesson.
      Liddell, 52, said to Fight Hub: “I think he wins, I think he knocks him out.
      “But hey, man, I’m interested to see it. Good luck to Jake. The kid is fighting.
      “He goes out there and really fights. You have to respect that.”
      Prediction… Silva
      UFC legend Chuck LiddellCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Eddie Hearn
      The promoter has had a love-hate relationship with Paul but still backed him to beat an ageing Silva.
      Hearn told The MMA Hour: “I don’t know enough about Anderson Silva. Anderson is [47], but he can box a bit by the sound of things.
      “While boxing is still a very impressive part of his repertoire, he’s still not a boxer, and he’s 47 years of age.
      “But he’s a tough guy, he has a huge profile, he can box, and I think he’ll be competitive.
      “I don’t think he beats Jake, because I think Jake is young, and I think he can punch a bit – and I’m intrigued to watch, and I like what Jake’s doing.”
      Prediction… Paul
      Jake Paul and Eddie Hearn have promoted togetherCredit: SPORTSFILE
      Chael Sonnen
      The former UFC title challenger had a fierce rivalry with Silva, losing twice and now has an allegiance with Paul.
      Sonnen, 45, told Fight Hub TV: “I do have strong feelings for this fight, I don’t think Jake Paul is going to knock him out.
      “If there was a magic wand, you knew this fight was going to happen and that Jake wasn’t going to knock him out, it would change your opinion.
      “Jake counts on that, he’s a powerful guy and he connects on people.
      “I don’t think it’s going to happen with Anderson and if he does connect, I don’t think he’s going to put ‘The Spider’ down.”
      Prediction… Paul
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      Tyson Fury set to release his debut single to raise money for men’s mental health charity

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      TYSON Fury is hoping for a massive hit — by recording a single for charity.The heavyweight champ, 34, will release his version of crowd favourite Sweet Caroline on November 11.
      Tyson Fury hopes for massive hit on release of charity single, this NovemberCredit: PA
      Tyson, who is a keen singer, dueted with Robbie Williams on his 2019 Christmas albumCredit: Getty
      Proceeds will go to mental health charity Talk Club.Tyson said: “Sweet Caroline is a record I’ve always loved and I’m excited to record it.
      “It’s a great opportunity for me to give something back to mental health and hopefully continue to raise awareness for a cause that’s really close to my heart.”
      The dad of six is a keen singer who often serenades the crowds after his fights.
      He also duetted with Robbie Williams on a track on his Christmas album in 2019.
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      But he has also spoken of his mental health struggles.
      Talk Club founders Ben Akers and Gavin Thorpe said: “Men see themselves in Tyson, so when he talks — or sings —they listen.
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      Meet Jake Paul’s prodigy Ashton Sylve, boxing’s ‘next star’ who turned pro while at SCHOOL and now has 100 per cent KOs

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      BOXING prospect Ashton Sylve juggled the classroom with the school of hard knocks after turning professional at just 16. But after eight wins, all knockouts and two more years under his belt, the young American is emerging as one of the hottest prospects in the game. 
      Ashton Sylve with Jake Paul
      Ashton Sylve fights on Jake Paul’s undercard
      So much so that he had Jake Paul and Floyd Mayweather battling it out to secure his signature after turning 18. 
      But it was Paul who got one over on unbeaten boxing icon Mayweather, signing Sylve to his Most Valuable Promotions. 
      And his journey continues over the weekend with a prime time co-headliner spot against Braulio Rodriguez, 34, of the Dominican Republic on the YouTuber-turned boxer’s fight with Anderson Silva. 
      Paul told SunSport: ”I’m excited, this is the first time he’s going to be on a big stage.
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      “The sky is the limit as he’s going to be the next star out of Most Valuable Promotions.” 
      If Paul is still learning on the job as a 5-0 novice, Sylve could feel like a young veteran, having had his first amateur bout at the age of eight. 
      He would go on to have over 120 contests in the unpaid ranks, becoming a 10x national champ, with two international honours to his name. 
      An Olympic dream could have also been realised – had the wait for the next Games not been so long. 

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      Sylve said: “After all the experience I had fighting overseas at different tournaments, I started to feel that I was soon-to-be ready to turn pro. 
      “I would’ve stayed in the amateurs if the Olympics were sooner, but I think it was 2024 by the time I could qualify for the Olympics. 
      “But looking at my future, it was just too long to be waiting around in the amateurs, so that’s why I decided to turn pro at 16.” 
      Like many before him, Sylve took his talents to Mexico after turning pro at 16. 
      But it was not facing fully grown men which gave him his biggest fight, rather finding a happy medium between boxing and academics. 
      Sylve said: I was just still in school. That was the only thing I had to balance. 
      “I had to balance and figure out my schedule, the training time, losing weight was always a part of it and having another energy to also do my school work. 
      “That was the big difference but other than that, I actually prefer the professional side to the amateurs.” 
      Asthon Sylve had his first amateur bout at eight
      He went on to have over 120 amateur bouts
      After Sylve’s sixth fight, Paul and several others began to take notice of the promising super-featherweight. 
      He was due to feature on Paul’s undercard the night the social media sensation first beat ex-UFC champion Tyron Woodley, 40. 
      But when the event was moved to Ohio, Sylve, 17 at the time, was ruled out due to the commission’s age restrictions. 
      He said: “I had multiple offers, pretty much everyone was coming after me.
      “We were still seeing what the best option was and who would be the best fit for me.
      “I was supposed to fight on Jake’s undercard I think in Texas but then they switched the venue to Ohio, so with the regulation and my age it just didn’t pan out. 
      “So I wasn’t able to fight on his card but I think ever since then he had his eyes on me, even before that.” 
      Ashton Sylve training for his next fightCredit: @ashtonsylveh2o
      Ashton Sylve is 8-0 all by KO
      The American wants to win titles in three weights
      Sylve’s dad would later receive a call from Paul’s manager and adviser Nakisa Bidarian, and soon after a deal was struck between the two. 
      Paul said: “I had actually seen Ashton years ago, sparring. This kid H20 kept popping up on YouTube, even in my recommended he would pop up. 
      “So I’ve always known who he was, seen him hanging around mutual friends and once we started MVP, we want to help women and push them forward, which is why we signed Amanda Serrano. 
      “And then we wanted to help young prospects and he was the No1 young prospect that everyone was trying to sign. 
      “Mayweather tried to sign him, and he had already a built in social media following at 18-years-old, perfect record, all KOs. 
      “It just made sense to sign him.” 
      Amanda Serrano, Ashton Sylve and Jake PaulCredit: Instagram
      Jake Paul training with Ashton Sylve in Puerto RicoCredit: Instagram
      Sylve had his eyes on Wilfred Benitez’s record of youngest world champ of all time, which the Puerto Rican achieved at 17, but had moved on to other goals. 
      He said: “When I was 16 or 17, I wanted to be the youngest champion ever. But that didn’t pan out. By the time I looked it up, my birthday was pretty much past it. 
      “But I’ve always dreamed of being a three-weight world champion, so hopefully in the next year or two. I’ll be 19 or 20.” 
      For all of Sylve’s aspirations and plaudits from the loudest of mouths, none of it will mean anything unless he lets his fighting do the talking. 
      And he plans to continue doing so in the biggest fight of his career in Arizona, the kind of occasion he always envisioned. 
      Sylve said: “I’m grateful for the opportunity, this is kind of like a dream come true, something I always envisioned. 
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      “In my ninth fight being a co-main event in a pay-per-view, I don’t think too many other people have done that. 
      “It’s something I think is incredible and it’s something I’ve always been reaching for.” 
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      Anthony Joshua shows off new slimline physique as Dillian Whyte rematch lined up for deposed champ next year

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has shown off a new slimline physique ahead of a potential rematch against Dillian Whyte.The British heavyweight, 33, is set to make a return to the ring early next year, with Whyte currently the “frontrunner” for his next bout.
      Anthony Joshua showed off his new slimline lookCredit: Instagram/@anthonyjoshua
      The Brit star is in line for a return to the ring early next yearCredit: Instagram/@anthonyjoshua

      Joshua lost his last two fights to Oleksandr UsykCredit: Getty
      And following the news, Joshua posted his fresh look to his Instagram page.
      His crisp look saw him wearing a navy jacket and trousers with a pair of white, blue and black shoes, along with a pair of black sunglasses.
      His post – which received more than 30,000 likes in just over an hour – was captioned: “Casually casual.”
      And in the image, he appeared to have trimmed down his physique somewhat since his championship fight against Oleksandr Usyk.
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      Joshua was handed back-to-back defeats for the first time in his pro career against Usyk, seeing him consequently lose his WBA, WBO and IBF titles for good.
      Tyson Fury offered Joshua the chance for a blockbuster “Battle of Britain” fight on December 3, but they failed to agree terms and Fury has instead lined up a trilogy fight against Derek Chisora.
      Fast forward to now and Joshua is in contention to fight 34-year-old Whyte in a repeat of their 2015 clash.
      Promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed an ideal time of early next year for Joshua’s next fight, and said: “In terms of names, talking to him the other day, he wants to fight Dillian Whyte, really.
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      “Dillian Whyte fights on November 26 against (Jermaine) Franklin, who is talking a tremendous game, and we’ll see how that plays out.
      “I think Dillian Whyte is the frontrunner if he comes through. Otto Wallin is a guy that has reached out numerous times. That’s a good fight for him as well.
      “Then there’s the (Deontay) Wilder situation. I’m not saying that’s going to be the fight for January or February, but it’s definitely a fight that he’s looking at.
      “The feeling for AJ is the value of – and by the way, none of them are easy fights – a tune-up is sometimes they’re as dangerous as each other.
      “I don’t think he wants to start dropping out of the top 15 and top 10 of the governing bodies and just looking for an easy touch.
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      “I think he wants a real fight, and those are all real fights that you could see.”
      Joshua was dethroned by Deontay Wilder in Ring Magazine’s heavyweight boxing rankings after the Bronze Bomber’s first-round knockout victory against Robert Helenius.

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      Tyson Fury hilariously slammed as ‘a big dosser’ by heavyweight rival Luis Ortiz for fighting Derek Chisora

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      TYSON FURY has been hilariously labelled a “big dosser” by heavyweight rival Luis Ortiz after agreeing a trilogy fight with Derek Chisora.The Gypsy King, 34, who already beat fellow Brit Chisora in 2011 and 2014, will meet him for a third time at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 3.
      Fury is set to take on Chisora in a trilogy at the end of the yearCredit: Getty
      Ortiz has labelled Fury a ‘dosser’ for not fighting himCredit: AP:Associated Press
      Promoter Frank Warren defended the match-making by insisting Chisora was the best available option for Fury.
      The heavyweight champion’s team dismissed 43-year-old Ortiz because he was beaten by Andy Ruiz Jr in September.
      But he has now called out Fury for ducking him, using the WBC champion’s favourite insult – “dosser” – to slam him.
      Speaking to Boxing Scene, he said: “I think even less of the big dosser Fury.
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      “He claims to want to fight the best. He says Joshua didn’t want to fight him and that Usyk didn’t want to fight him.
      “He went down the line of the top 10 on BoxRec and didn’t pick me because I came off a loss? Give me a break.
      “You just passed me over because you saw that I went 12 rounds and was only getting better in the late rounds. I was ready for 15 rounds but it’s OK.
      “It just makes you look bad that you pass on me to fight Chisora who has 12 losses. This blows my mind.
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      “I would think Fury should feel embarrassed to move forward with this fight.
      “If you want a real fight, I’m here you big dosser, so stop calling fighters out and then choose the easy pickings.”
      Ortiz has a record of 33 wins and three defeats in his professional career.
      His losses have come against Ruiz and Deontay Wilder on two occasions – the Bronze Bomber knocking him out on both occasions.
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      Meanwhile, Fury is in talks with Oleksandr Usyk over an undisputed clash in the spring.
      Providing the Brit comes through the Chisora bout unscathed, he will be on a collision course for a four-belt unification with Usyk in early 2023. More

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      Jake Paul vs Anderson Silva net worth combined: Career paydays, TV deals compared ahead of main event

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      TWO worlds collide when internet sensation-turned-boxer Jake Paul faces UFC legend Anderson Silva.The pair of prizefighting stars meet in an eight-round 187lb catchweight clash over the weekend in Arizona.
      Jake Paul and Anderson Silva fight in Arizona this weekendCredit: AP
      Paul has already told SunSport he expects to pocket a career-high payday for the pay-per-view bout, only increasing his already staggering net worth.
      According to Forbes, last year the American took home earnings of £36MILLION, with £30m of that from the ring.
      Paul takes a percentage in the PPV sales of his fights, which average around £10m each.
      His other sources of income included endorsements and social media revenue.
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      Paul has been sponsored by the likes of boohooMan and DraftKings before and recently launched a micro-betting app called Betr.
      Amazingly, he claimed he banked MORE than Forbes’ estimate.
      He said: “A lot of times Forbes inflates the number made. In 2018 when I made the list, I made $17 million and they reported $22 million I believe.
      “On this day, they are actually behind, and the numbers are actually low.

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      “Most celebs would say, ‘Thank the Lord I’m so blessed,’ but I say any regular motherf***er could do this if you’re a sicko and ready to die for your cause.”
      According to Celebrity Net Worth, Paul is valued at £52m ($60m) compared to Silva’s £16m ($18m).
      The Brazilian was one of the UFC’s highest-paid PPV stars during his iconic career, before departing in 2020.
      His biggest guaranteed purse was $800,000 the night he faced Nick Diaz, although he would have earned more through box office bonuses.
      Paul claimed he would be giving Silva’s his highest ever payday, something the old icon denied.
      The adidas athlete said: “No, it’s not true.
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      “I don’t like to talk about money because I’m not here for money. Thanks to God I have money to take care of my family.
      “I’m not a rich guy but I try to live a good life and don’t spend money on things that aren’t important.”
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      Tyson Fury’s dad John WALKED OUT of Tommy’s fight camp only weeks ahead of Anthony Taylor bout after wedding row

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      JOHN FURY walked out of son Tommy’s training camp after he defied orders not to attend his girlfriend’s mum’s wedding.Tommy made his Stateside bow last year against MMA fighter Anthony Taylor on the undercard of Jake Paul’s clash with Tyron Woodley
      John Fury revealed he walked out of his son’s training campCredit: Rex
      Tommy defied his dad’s orders and attended Molly-Mae’s mum’s weddingCredit: Instagram
      But the Love Islander disrupted his training to celebrate the mother of his other half – Molly-Mae Hague – getting hitched.
      Doting dad John was sent up the wall by his son’s decision to attend the wedding, telling BT Sport last year: “We had a blow-up the other day.
      “He went to his girlfriend’s mother’s wedding and I told him not to go, I said, ‘We’re in camp, if you’re going to do that I’m out of here!’
      “I left for two days, it takes me two days to calm down because all these people don’t know nothing about the fight game.
      “They’re reality TV people, they know nothing about where I’m coming from and it upsets me because you can only do one thing in the boxing world and that’s perfect what you train to do.
      “They don’t call it training for nowt, you can’t go for a party and then come back, it ain’t rehearsal.
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      “And then you’re under the bright lights and everybody there wants to see you get knocked out and everybody’s shouting abuse you need to be on top of your game.
      “He is on top of his game, with me he is anyway, because if he didn’t want to train how I want to train I’d say ‘there’s the door, go through it,’ and I’d be out of there.”
      Tommy’s proposed fight with YouTuber Paul fell through on multiple occasions.
      He last fought Daniel Bocianski at Wembley Stadium in April on Tyson’s undercard.
      Tommy won a unanimous points decision to improve his record to 8-0.
      He’ll fight Paul Bamba on November 13 on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather’s bout with Deji. More