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      Jake Paul says Conor McGregor is his biggest fight over Floyd Mayweather or Mike Tyson but NOT the one ‘everybody wants’

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      JAKE PAUL named Conor McGregor as his biggest money fight… but NOT the one that “everybody wants.” The YouTuber-turned prizefighter has made it his mission to call out the biggest stars in the fight game, of both the past and present.
      Jake Paul named Conor McGregor as his biggest money fightCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Conor McGregor is in Jake Paul’s fantasy hitlistCredit: Getty
      Ex-UFC champion McGregor is joined by Floyd Mayweather and even Mike Tyson in Paul’s fantasy hitlist.
      And it is the Irishman who he believes would bring in the most pay-per-views, tickets sales and ultimately dollars.
      Paul, 25, told SunSport: “I think the biggest fight there is McGregor.
      “Just because the press conferences would be off the charts. And from a boxing perspective it’s a very high-level bout.
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      “I don’t think Floyd would fight me in an actual bout, which would decrease interest.
      “Mike Tyson is older, it’s obviously still huge but that’s why I think McGregor is the biggest name there, for sure.”
      McGregor, 34, lost his one and only pro boxing bout in 2017, against Mayweather, 45, with rematch talks still persisting.
      Tyson, 56, returned to the ring in a 2020 exhibition with fellow legend Roy Jones Jr, 53, but looks likely to keep his gloves hung up.
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      Paul expects a major payday against any of the iconic trio but he has gone on record to say he will fight arch rival KSI for FREE.
      The British YouTuber beat his brother Logan, 27, in 2019 a year after they drew in a white collar bout in Manchester.
      KSI, 29, has since returned to the ring, winning two farcical fights in one night in August.
      And Paul believes a grudge match to settle the score simply must happen with fans demanding it more than ever.
      He said: “I think the KSI story needs an ending, it just keeps continuing and it’s right there.
      “And that’s the one that everybody wants. I would also avenge my brother’s loss.” 
      Paul faces UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, in his October 29 return in Arizona, live on Showtime PPV.
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      The Brazilian will also be his first opponent with a prior boxing record, following four wins and only one loss in the ring.
      Meanwhile, KSI revealed he will return in January in America, although an opponent remains unconfirmed.
      KSI won two fights in one night on his boxing returnCredit: Reuters
      Jake Paul and Anderson SIlva ahead of their October 29 fightCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      Tyson Fury slammed as ‘naive and arrogant’ as Gypsy King blamed for Anthony Joshua fight talks falling through

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      TYSON FURY has been blamed for Anthony Joshua fight talks falling through due to his “naivety and arrogance.” The heavyweight stars saw a deal to face off in an all-British blockbuster on December 3 fall by the wayside.
      Tyson Fury has been blamed for a fight with Anthony Joshua falling throughCredit: Reuters
      Anthony Joshua was in talks to fight Tyson Fury on December 3Credit: Getty
      Opposing promoters went from negotiating to finger pointing in a matter of days.
      But ex-world champion Johnny Nelson has accused Fury, 34, of forcing the fight into collapse by imposing impossible deadlines.
      He told iFL TV: “It’s down to ignorance. The fight’s been thrown out, it’s been accepted by both fighters.
      “Tyson is then saying if it’s not done by then, this day, it’s off. You can’t do that.
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      “You can’t say, ‘You signed that. Don’t look at these details. Don’t look at the small print. Don’t look at any of that. Just sign it. If you don’t sign it today, it’s off.’
      “You can’t do that. It doesn’t exist. Who would do that? So, it’s down to inexperience, naivety, and arrogance.
      “So that would be at the feet of Tyson Fury because, as far as I know, they [Team Joshua] haven’t refused anything.
      “As far as I know, they signed and said, ‘Yeah, we’ll do it. We’ve got to check this out. Thank you. Yes, that can happen.’
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      “There’s no, ‘No, I’m not fighting you.’ There’s no demand after demand, which I’m hearing.
      “I think the majority of the people would think Fury because even his own team haven’t really said otherwise, as in Queensberry.”
      Fury is now set to face Derek Chisora, 38, in a trilogy bout in December despite his pair of convincing wins in 2011 and 2014.
      Meanwhile Joshua could also return in December, building back after consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk, 35.
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      ‘Two fools need shutting up’ – Tommy Fury vows to fight Jake Paul and KSI on the SAME NIGHT in defiant statement

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      TOMMY FURY has offered to fight “fools” Jake Paul and KSI on the SAME NIGHT. Fury has TWICE signed to face Paul but was withdrawn both times, suffering an injury and later US visa issues.
      Tommy Fury has offered to fight Jake Paul and KSI on the same nightCredit: Getty
      Since then, he has been called out by KSI, who returned to the ring in August beating rapper Swarmz and boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda in one night.
      And Fury has offered to give YouTube rivals Paul and KSI the same back-to-back treatment.
      He told SecondsOut: “I’ve said all along I’d fight the both of them on the same night.
      “Like KSI done with the two people the other day, the rapper and whatever that was, I will do the same with Jake Paul and him on the same night.
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      “When they finally get in the ring with me, I cannot wait to show everybody that what I was saying all along is true, it isn’t a fight for me.
      “If you’re going to ask me to fight a YouTuber, KSI, who plays Fifa on the internet for a living and Jake Paul who does whatever he does, sign me up, not a problem.
      “He’s very lucky that them fights haven’t come off yet. I don’t know what the other one KSI is mentioning my name for because he’s even worse than Jake Paul, so I don’t really know what’s going on.
      “Two fools that need shutting up, so let me tend to my actual business first against actual fighting men and then I will happily get them out of boxing.”
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      Fury, 23, is set to return on November 13 on Floyd Mayweather’s exhibition undercard in Dubai against 5-2 American Paul Bamba, 33.
      Whereas Paul, 25, faces UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, in his comeback fight on October 29 in Arizona.
      The Brazilian will also be his first opponent with a recognised boxing record, with four wins and one loss.
      KSI, 29, revealed he will be back in the ring in January but his opponent remains unconfirmed.
      KSI won two fights in one night on his boxing returnCredit: Getty
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      Suited-up Anthony Joshua picks up another title as he’s given History Maker Award at Best of Africa bash

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA picked up another title after winning the History Maker Award at the Best of Africa ceremony. The heavyweight boxer was suited and booted at the ceremony in London.
      Anthony Joshua at the Best of Africa ceremonyCredit: Instagram
      Anthony Joshua won the History Maker AwardCredit: Instagram
      And Joshua was all smiles as he picked up the History Maker Award for his impact in boxing.
      AJ was not the only sports star in attendance, with Crystal Palace’s Wilfred Zaha and Manchester City legend Yaya Toure joining him.
      Zaha’s manager, former Arsenal captain Patrick Viera, celebrated an award for his impact on football.
      Joshua, wearing glasses, posed in a black tuxedo as he spoke out after the event.
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      He posted: “Very very grateful to receive a BOA Award.”
      Joshua, 32, is closing in on his boxing return, set for December 17 in the capital.
      He is coming off consecutive points defeats to Oleksandr Usyk, 35, most recently in Saudi Arabia in August.
      But after Usyk ruled himself out until next year, Tyson Fury, 34, surprisingly called out Joshua.
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      It led to shock but genuine talks for an all-British blockbuster on December 3 in Cardiff.
      Although opposing promoters failed to agree terms, with Fury not set to face Derek Chisora, 38, in a trilogy bout.
      Chisora, beaten by Fury is 2011 and 2014, is closing in on a deal for December 3 title shot.
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      Tyson Fury sends brutal message to Deontay Wilder on anniversary of trilogy fight… but wishes him good luck on return

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      TYSON FURY sent out a message to Deontay Wilder on the anniversary of their trilogy… and wished his old rival luck. The heavyweight stars shared the ring on three occasions, with Fury winning two rematches after controversially drawing the first in 2018.
      Tyson Fury sent out a message to Deontay Wilder on the anniversary of their trilogy
      Fury ended one of the greatest trilogies in boxing in some styleCredit: Getty
      Wilder, 36, was most recently knocked out in round 11 on October 10, 2021, and returns over the weekend against Robert Helenius, 38.
      Fury, 34, wished the Bronze Bomber well in his comeback bout in New York while remembering their trilogy classic in a social media post.
      He said: “Hi guys, it’s my anniversary of knocking Wilder out for the third time.
      “A year today, we were involved in a very epic battle, in one of the greatest heavyweight trilogies in the history of boxing.
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      “Although Wilder came up short three times, he was still a worthy opponent.
      “He fights next week, I wish him luck and send him positivity, which is something that he could never do to me, hence the reason he lost three times because what goes around comes around, remember that.”
      Fury, who knocked out Dillian Whyte, 34, in April, is set to make his return to the ring on December 3.
      Derek Chisora, 38, is the shock frontrunner opponent, despite his prior defeats to Fury in 2011 and 2014.
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      The WBC champion is then eyeing a unification against Oleksandr Usyk, 35, who is coming off consecutive wins over Anthony Joshua, 32.
      Although Fury warned not to rule out another fight with Wilder, who is working his way into a WBC mandatory position.
      He told SecondsOut: “Don’t write a fourth fight off with me and Deontay Wilder.
      “I don’t mind. It’s a great fight, if he becomes mandatory again and I don’t get this other fight with [Oleksandr Usyk], then we’ll do Wilder again.
      “Who wouldn’t wanna watch that again?”
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      Deontay Wilder vs Robert Helenius: TV channel CONFIRMED, live stream, UK start time, undercard for big heavyweight fight

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      DEONTAY WILDER is making his big boxing return against Robert Helenius this weekend. The Bronze Bomber was last in action back in October 2021, losing in the gripping third and final bout of his trilogy against Tyson Fury.
      Deontay Wilder has been out of the ring for 12 months
      Finn Robert Helenius is in Wilder’s way
      And Wilder says he is going for a FOURTH clash with the Gypsy King after he beats Helenius.
      Wilder told Sky Sports: “I think that there’s definitely a chance of a fourth fight again.
      “Boxing is a business. Many people call it a sport, but it’s not a sport.
      “The heavyweight division is very small. I’m still a big fish in the business, especially here in America. As long as we’re all in the same division and all still currently fighting, why not? It only can lead to that. With all that being said, it’s definitely a possibility.”
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      When is Deontay Wilder vs Robert Helenius?
      Deontay Wilder vs Robert Helenius will take place on Saturday, October 15.
      Expect the main event at around 4am UK time – this is 11pm ET.
      The Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, plays host.
      What TV channel and live stream is Deontay Wilder vs Robert Helenius on?

      Deontay Wilder vs Robert Helenius will be shown live on Fite TV PPV in the UK.
      The event will cost £12.99 and you can live stream it on the Fite TV app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      In the US, the event will be broadcast on FOX Sports PBC pay-per-view.

      Deontay Wilder is deep in his training camp
      What is the undercard?
      Caleb Plant takes on Anthony Dirrell in a huge co-main event.
      Plant is a former IBF super-middleweight champion, while Dirrell is a two-time WBC super-middleweight champ.
      Plant was last in the ring last November, in a losing effort to Canelo Alvarez.

      Deontay Wilder vs Robert Helenius (12 rounds, heavyweight)
      Caleb Plant vs Anthony Dirrell
      Frank Sanchez vs Carlos Negron
      Gary Antonio Russell vs Emmanuel Rodriguez

      Full undercard to follow…
      Robert Helenius has won 31 out of his 34 fights
      Who is Robert Helenius?
      Robert Helenius is a gigantic 6ft 7in Finnish boxer.
      The 38-year-old’s pro record stands at 31 wins from his 34 fights, with three defeats.
      Helenius heads into this fight on the back of successive wins over Adam Kownacki – the second of which was on the undercard of Fury vs Wilder 3.
      He is known over on these shores for a 2017 loss to Dillian Whyte, and a controversial 2011 win over Derek Chisora.
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      Tyson Fury vs Derek Chisora is CONFIRMED for epic clash on December 3 as Brit heavyweights meet for third time

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      FRANK WARREN has confirmed that Tyson Fury will face Derk Chisora in a trilogy fight on December 3.The Gypsy King will defend his WBC title against Del Boy following the collapse in talks of a mega-clash with Anthony Joshua.
      Tyson Fury’s next fight has been confirmed by Frank WarrenCredit: Getty
      Derek Chisora will face the Gypsy King for a third timeCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      It will be their third contest, having fought before in 2011 and 2014, Fury winning both times.
      Warren has revealed that Chisora will get his second shot at the heavyweight crown, telling IFL TV: “It went on for three or four weeks and we struggled to get an opponent.
      “Now we’ve got the highest-ranked opponent and that is Derek Chisora on December 3.
      “Tyson would’ve had one fight in a year and we always expected that the fight in December would be [Oleksandr] Usyk but he’s not available – now I hope that will be going on sometime in February.
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      “Tyson wants to fight before then and we want to get him out. We got sidetracked with the situation with AJ. 
      “I hope that it will be competitive but I just think that Tyson is head and shoulders above all of them. 
      “Derek might give him more of a fight than Anthony Joshua – I just think he [AJ] is more vulnerable.”
      Fury was just 22 when he first fought Chisora, in July 2011.
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      Both men came into the fight breaker, and Fury won unanimously on points after 12 rounds at Wembley Arena in London
      They met again in November 2014, at Excel in London, and Fury won again, at the end of the 10th round when Chisora’s corner threw in the towel.
      The 38-year-old Chisora fought for the belt all the way back in 2012, losing to Vitali Klitschko.
      Chisora recently claimed he was retired from boxing, having beaten Kubrat Pulev in the summer.
      But now he is returning for another shot at glory against Fury, with Cardiff looking the most-likely setting for the bout.
      Derek Chisora and Tyson Fury first met way back in 2011Credit: Getty
      Fury takes on Chisora in 2014, when he won after 10 roundsCredit: Getty
      Fury had been expected to take on Joshua on December 3, only for negotiations to break down.
      The 34-year-old said: “He didn’t want the fight and didn’t push it and didn’t sign the contract.
      “In my opinion, and this is being brutally honest – lack of b***s from AJ and lack of being assertive.
      “If you’re a man, you be assertive with your team and make sure it’s done.”
      Fury, who was an underdog at the time, beat Chisora on points in 2011 and then won by stoppage in their 2014 rematch.
      But he had always promised Chisora a needless trilogy, as their love-hate relationship changed from friend to foe on the regular. More

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      Watch Tyson Fury hit gym for cardio session in sweat top as he looks to burn pounds for December 3 fight

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      TYSON FURY has hit the gym for a cardio session as he looks to burn the pounds ahead of his next fight. The Gypsy King will be back in the ring on December 3 – and it appears his next opponent will be Derek Chisora.
      Fury is back in the gym and preparing for another high-profile fightCredit: Reuters

      Fury has been spoiling for a fight for weeks and remains determined to have his winter bout even after negotiations with Anthony Joshua’s team fell apart.
      The 34-year-old has now revealed to his Twitter followers that he is back in the gym and preparing for his next heavyweight contest.
      Along with a boxing session in the morning, Fury took to the treadmill in a bid to lose some pounds.
      He can be seen in the video wearing his sweat top as he looked to rapidly burn the calories.
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      Jogging on the treadmill, he tells his Twitter followers: “Second session on Monday. First session was very brutal with the boys.
      “[We were] boxing. Because that’s what we do, we box. Second session is a nice bit of cardio, sweat top on.
      “Just trying to burn some weight off that I put on over the last month or so.
      “But yeah it’s going really, really well, feeling fantastic and cannot wait to fight on December 3rd.
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      “The GK is coming. Be aware!”
      Fury had looked set to fight Joshua for weeks, and repeatedly took to social media to try and speed up negotiations.
      But the teams could not reach an agreement amid claims and counter claims from the opposing camps.
      Then it appeared Fury was set to fight Manuel Charr before the Brit turned his attention to completing his trilogy with Chisora.
      But ultimately Fury will have his eyes on his eventual fight with Oleksandr Usyk next year, with the Ukrainian holding most of the belts in the heavyweight division. More