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      Watch Love Island star Jack Fincham and Anthony Taylor WRESTLE in heated confrontation ahead of boxing match

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      JACK FINCHAM and Anthony Taylor got to grips with one another during a heated face-off ahead of their Dubai dust-up.The pair went head-to-head on Tuesday afternoon ahead of their showdown on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather’s clash with YouTuber Deji.

      Love Island star Jack Fincham will make his professional boxing debut this weekend
      The celeb will lock horns with MMA fighter Anthony TaylorCredit: @MICHAELBENSONN
      Taylor tried to take Fincham down seconds after their face offCredit: @MICHAELBENSONN
      But Fincham managed to stuff the takedown before bystanders intervenedCredit: @MICHAELBENSONN
      And the trash talk quickly flowed as they got up close and personal with one another.
      Taylor kicked off the smack talk by saying: “You said something to the king, bring it.”
      As he approached Love Island winner Fincham, he said: “I’mma break you [in the] first round. I’mma break you first round.”
      Fincham then said: “Listen, I’ve done a lot more [than you].”
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      But before he could finish his sentence, Taylor shot for a single-leg takedown and began wrestling Fincham.
      Fincham, to his credit, managed to stop the takedown before the amassed crowd separated them.
      A fired-up Taylor then roared: “I can’t be stopped.”
      “You’re a snack to me. You’re a Lunchable I like my dessert first.”
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      Fincham’s clash with MMA star Taylor – who boxed Tommy Fury last year – will mark his professional boxing debut.
      Boxing has long been a passion for Fincham, who told Planet Sport: “I think people are going to be shocked.
      “It won’t look like I’ve just stepped in from reality TV, it will look like this geezer knows what he’s doing. And I’ll be able to adapt to anything that’s in front of me.
      “That’s part of being from the amateurs really. Sometimes you turn up to shows as a spare and you’d get on the show and you’d fight.
      “Sometimes you’d fight three times in a week against three different boys.
      “I can adapt, I wouldn’t say I’m one style. And also, you’ve got to remember that the pro game is a lot different to amateur.
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      “Sometimes you might settle into a new style because amateur is very pitter-patter and very counter-punchy.
      “Whereas pros ain’t so much that. I’m still sort of discovering that a bit more now. Training as a pro.” More

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      Ricky Hatton sheds FOUR STONE in stunning body transformation ahead of comeback fight aged 44

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      RICKY HATTON’S exhibition fight with fellow legend Marco Antonio Barrera is an exercise in mental strength and nostalgia and nothing to do with a serious comeback.Alarm bells have to ring when a 44-year-old grandfather announces a fight, ten years after his last one ended in a second consecutive defeat.
      Ricky Hatton has undergone an incredible body transformationCredit: Instagram / @rickyhitmanhatton
      Hatton, 44, lost four stone after this pointCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      But the former two-weight world champ and Manchester icon has explained how a gruelling training regime, four-stone weight loss and chance to walk out at his local arena on Saturday has hugely improved his life – not threatened it.
      The Hitman is in such a good mental space he has even treated himself to the occasional pint in the build-up and even stayed on track over a family holiday where he would usually go OTT.
      “I’ve been having a few Guinness here and there,” he said with the trademark smile fans fell in love with. “Because I’ve been able to keep on top of it.
      “I went to Tenerife for five weeks. Normally I’d put on a stone and a half but I went there and put four or five pounds on. Everyone was like “f***!”  but that’s the way it’s going to be now.
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      “It’s not gonna be ‘I’m 44, I’m gonna put my feet up, pipe and slippers’.
      “You get a little bit older, a bit wiser and things have to change – a little bit.”
      Hatton added: “When I jumped on the scales at the start of training it was 15st 4lbs.
      “And the weigh-in is this Friday which is made at 11st 7lbs. And I’m 11st 7lbs now.
      “It’s been a long way to come. I’m 44years of age, and the shape that I’ve got myself in has taken a lot of hard work.
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      “It’s been great to give myself a target, a goal. It’s been great for my own wellbeing.
      “I’ve had so many message of support from people who have struggled with their weight. They say to see my from where I was a few years ago to where I am now is an inspiration.
      “It makes me feel very, very proud that I’m not just going to be back in the ring again, and hear the roar of the crowd again, but it’s also that it’s inspired people. That’s more important for me.”
      It was an all-too-rare TV appearance that sparked Hatton’s transformation and a clear out of his wardrobe even more ruthless than his assault on the super-lightweight division.
      “I went in and filmed A Question of Sport three weeks before I started training,” he said.
      “I’d been in camp for eight weeks when they told me it was coming on.
      “I flicked it on and went “F***ing hell!’.
      “I was alright mentally and I have been for a while but when I saw the show I emptied my entire wardrobe.
      “I’ve got a new wardrobe now, I’m a 30in waist at the minute. I’ve got a few 32s. As soon as the 32s get a bit too tight, I’m not going for the 34s again.
      “If I can’t get the button fastened, I don’t f***ing go out!”
      The dance with the 48-year-old Mexican warhorse was originally scheduled for July 2 but suffered a postponement.
      He handled the heartbreak and extended training camp with typical humour and honesty.
      He said: “Physically I’d look in the mirror at 15 stone and think, ‘Rick, you don’t look too bad’ and it never bothered me while I was fighting, because in six or seven weeks I’d be back training and it would come off anyway.
      ‘IT’S BEEN SO INSPIRING’
      “But I’m 44 now, I can’t keep dragging some poor f***er out of retirement every time I want to get some weight off!
      “I’ve enjoyed the compliments, people coming up to me with mental health and saying, ‘f***ing hell, Rick, I’ve been struggling with my weight and seeing you shift all that weight has made me want to’.
      “Then other people have said, ‘Jesus, Ricky, seeing you a few years ago with all that weight, suicidal, wanting to kill yourself, heavily drinking, heavily into drugs, the way you were, to see you now, it’s been so inspiring’.
      “So even when the original fight was postponed, I knew it had not been for nothing.
      “It was the first training camp I had in 10 years and now I’ve had two in 10 years. I’ve stayed on top of things, I do 10-rounds of sparring, I wouldn’t have been able to in the last time. Now I can.
      “Nobody can say this exhibition is a bad thing. When fighters make comebacks, you never want to see your heroes being bashed up or hurt. In an exhibition, it’s controlled.
      “You can see your heroes for one last time, showcase their skills, with the knowledge they won’t get hurt.
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      “With me, people who have struggled with their weight and depression, the shape of me now, the way I’m talking, how I’ve changed. I’m not ready for my pipe and slippers yet.
      “It’s inspired a lot of people, I’ll hear the crowd roar again and share the ring with Marco, it’s a dream. I can’t see a negative thing about it.”
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      Floyd Mayweather vs Deji net worth: How superstars compare ahead of Global Titans fight

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER’s clash with Deji Olatunji is growing closer and fans are beginning to get excited. The legendary boxer, who boasts an incredible 50-0 record, will take on the Youtuber for his fourth exhibition fight since his 2017 retirement.
      UK viewers can watch these two go head-to-head on Sunday, 13 NovemberCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      In contrast, Deji has one professional win on his record after beating YouTuber FouseyTube, which followed three exhibition losses.
      Mayweather and Deji have had very different career paths going into this fight, but they are both similar in terms of being successful – and lucrative.
      This is how their net worths compare before their fight in Dubai.
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      Floyd Mayweather JR estimated net worth – $1.2billion (£1bn)
      Mayweather has never been shy about showing off how much money he makesCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The boxer, 45 – known as “Money” – is one of the highest-earning athletes ever and is renowned for his incredible wealth.
      Mayweather has built his cash with a series of record-breaking pay-days throughout his career and claimed in 2021 that his net worth had passed $1.2bn.
      Forbes reported ahead of his fight with Conor McGregor in 2017 that the $200m (£175m) that the boxer made from the fight put him over the $1bn mark.
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      Mayweather lives a life of luxury and often shows off his lifestyle on social media
      Further money-spinning fights since then – included his exhibition fight with Logan Paul – has only helped the star increase in value.
      Mayweather is estimated to have garnered over 24 million pay-per-view purchases throughout his pro career and even formed his own promotional firm – Mayweather Productions.
      The “fight of the century” with Manny Pacquiao in 2015 also ranks as the highest ever pay-per-view bout in US history.
      As many as 4.6m Americans bought the fight and watched Money pick up his 48th career win with an unanimous points victory.
      All of this, along with other sporting ventures, means the fighter can boast an incredible net worth.
      And he has rarely been shy about flaunting his cash with the 45-year-old once pictured at a table with stacks of money piled up around him.
      He is also known to have expensive collection of stunning cars and houses which he regularly flaunts on social media.
      Deji Olatunji estimated net worth – £5m
      Mayweather and Deji are at very different stages of their boxing careers
      Deji had a very different route into boxing than Mayweather and built his name outside the ring.
      The Tank is the younger brother of KSI and initially appeared in his Youtube videos.
      Deji then branched off by making his own content, which included gaming and prank videos.
      Like his brother, the 25-year-old was among the leaders of Youtubers taking on boxing and was on the undercard when KSI took on Logan Paul in 2018.
      He has not always fared well in the ring and lost his first three fights.
      But Deji’s popularity has only continued to grow from his Youtube days and his net worth now reportedly stands at £5m.
      Most of his success has come from YouTube, where he has over 9.7million subscribers and 3.4billion views on his channel.
      Youtubers’ money comes through adverts placed on their videos and subscribers signing up to someone’s channel.
      The platform is also an incredible vehicle for gaining name recognition and collating with other social media stars.
      Deji’s reputation could grow even further if he puts in a good performance against Mayweather, and he has revealed his dramatic physical transformation as he prepares for the fight.
      Mayweather estimated last year that he is worth at least $1.2bnCredit: Instagram @floydmayweather
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      Jack Fincham’s incredible body transformation as Love Island winner prepares for first boxing match vs Anthony Taylor

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      LOVE ISLAND winner Jack Fincham has shown off his remarkable body transformation ahead of his boxing debut.The 31-year-old won the reality show alongside ex-partner Dani Dyer back in 2018.
      Fincham has got himself in superb shape ahead of his boxing debutCredit: Instagram @jack_charlesf
      He has lost an impressive amount of weight and got into shape for the fight
      Fincham faces Taylor in Dubai this weekend on the undercard of Mayweather vs Deji
      The pair have since split up, with Fincham also going on to appear on Celebs Go Dating.
      But in recent years he has turned his attention to boxing and will make his professional debut against Anthony Taylor on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather vs Deji in Dubai this weekend.
      And Fincham has now revealed he is in superb shape for the bout as he attempts to kick off his pro career with a victory.
      Alongside the photo of his impressive physique, he said: “I’m not even half done.”
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      Fincham’s opponent, Taylor, was beaten by fellow Love Island star Tommy Fury last year.
      The brother of world heavyweight champion, Tyson, secured a points decision win over Taylor – who has a record of two wins and three defeats.
      Meanwhile, Fincham signed a promotional deal with Boxxer at the end of 2020.
      But his scheduled fight ended up being cancelled after he was in a car accident.
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      Following his fight with Taylor, Fincham, who became a father in 2020, is set to appear on his third reality show, Ex On The Beach.
      A source told The Sun: “When he was approached to take part on Ex On The Beach he jumped at the chance.
      “Not only is it a free holiday to Colombia but he’ll be surrounded by gorgeous women.
      “Jack is the perfect signing for MTV as he’s good looking, has great banter and knows exactly what makes good TV.”
      Fincham has made his name as a reality TV starCredit: Instagram / @jack_charlesf More

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      Tommy Fury threatens to SLAP Jake Paul in the face with celeb boxing rivals set to come face at Floyd Mayweather fight

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      TOMMY FURY has threatened to SLAP Jake Paul when the pair come face to face in Dubai. Fury returns to the ring on Sunday on Floyd Mayweather’s undercard against 5-2 American Paul Bamba.
      Tommy Fury has threatened to slap Jake Paul when the pair come face to face
      Mayweather, 45, faces Deji, 25, in the night’s headliner, meaning the YouTuber’s brother KSI, 29, will also be in attendance.
      And Paul, 25, is also the special guest, meaning Fury, 23, has two celebrity boxing rivals ringside at his fight.
      But he said: “I’m not interested who’s there. There could be a million Jake Paul’s sat ringside.
      “My mindset is laser focussed on Paul Bamba, getting him out the way then I’ll jump out ringside and slap him in the face.
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      “I’m not really bothered about Jake Paul or KSI or whoever they’re with because a load of boys really, with a load of men, that’s what it is.”
      Fresh off his win over 47-year-old UFC legend Anderson Silva, Paul landed in Dubai ahead of Fury’s fight with Bamba, 33.
      And the American, 25, took the chance to aim a dig at Fury, who has TWICE pulled out against him.
      Paul said: “Dubai…It’s about to be a party. I’m ready to step in if Tommy pulls out.”
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      Fury first withdrew against Paul last December after suffering a rib injury in training.
      And for their rescheduled date in August a US visa issue saw the grudge match scrapped once more.
      Fury’s travel restriction still persists leaving Paul faced with traveling abroad for the celebrity mega-fight.
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      Jake Paul and WWE have ‘a lot of interest’ for future work after YouTuber’s debut at Crown Jewel with brother Logan

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      JAKE PAUL and the WWE reportedly have interest in working together again after the success at Crown Jewel. In just his third in-ring match, Paul’s brother Logan challenged champion Roman Reigns for the Undisputed Universal title in Saudi Arabia.
      Jake Paul and the WWE reportedly have interest in working together againCredit: WWE
      And it paved the way for the YouTuber-turned boxer to make his official WWE debut, storming into the ring to attack The Usos.
      According to PW Insider, there are no immediate plans to bring Paul back into the WWE, but both sides are open to future work.
      The American, who now has has six wins from six fights as a boxer, said as much when speaking after his first WWE appearance.
      Paul admitted: “For sure, why not? You know, that was so much fun, and I know we can take it a long way, and I loved it.
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      “I loved everything about it, and everyone here, everyone in the WWE was super nice, super helpful.
      “So it just seems like an amazing company to be a part of.”
      Paul, 25, came into the main-event midway through to attack Reigns’ “Bloodline” family, knocking out Jimmy and Jay Usos.
      The social media sensation is hungry for more and predicted he will hold WWE gold alongside Logan, 27, who suffered a knee injury.
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      Paul said: “The Bloodline, whatever bro. I just wish I was out there sooner to help Logan.
      “But I mean, Roman Reigns is dope. He’s cool, he’s a great fighter.
      “But at the end of the day, if we do this for a little bit longer, the Paul brothers will be the WWE champions.”
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      Anthony Joshua says Deontay Wilder is ‘more than ready’ for super-fight in 2023 and claims ‘it WILL happen now’

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA said a resurged Deontay Wilder is “more than ready” for a super-fight in 2023 and claimed: “It WILL happen now”. Wilder returned to the ring in emphatic fashion in October, knocking out Robert Helenius in a round.
      Anthony Joshua said a resurged Deontay Wilder is ‘more than ready’ to fight in 2023Credit: Getty
      Deontay Wilder after knocking out Robert HeleniusCredit: Getty
      And it leaves long-time rival Joshua confident in sharing the ring with the American next year.
      He said: “I think now, he is on a resurgence. I think he is realising that he has got three years left, so he wants to kind of tick off his hit list.
      “Yeah, it will happen now, he’s more than ready now. Why not?”
      Joshua, 33, is set to take the rest of the year off following consecutive defeats to Oleksandr Usyk, 35, with a return eyed for February or March.
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      It came after talks broke down for a December 3 title fight against WBC champion Tyson Fury, 34.
      Dillian Whyte, 34, who fights unbeaten Jermaine Franklin, 29, on November 26 now leads the race alongside Wilder, 37, to fight AJ.
      Hearn said in Abu Dhabi: “I think the winner of Dillian Whyte against Jermaine Franklin is a very, very good front-runner for the next fight.”
      Joshua failed in attempts to secure an undisputed title decider with Wilder in the past, while the pair were undefeated champions.
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      But Hearn has recently been in talks with Wilder’s manager Shelly Finkel to revive talks and informed AJ of the development.
      He revealed: “Definitely. He was one of the names I mentioned to [Joshua] tonight. He just wants to fight everybody.
      “It’s just a case of, not an easy fight, but an easier fight, before he goes into a Deontay Wilder or maybe a Dillian Whyte.”
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      David Haye vows to go from ‘fat to fit in eight weeks’ as he shows off ‘ridiculous rolls and unsightly belly’

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      DAVID HAYE has vowed to go from “fat to fit in eight weeks” after piling on the pounds for an “experiment”. The former cruiserweight and heavyweight champion ditched his five hours of exercise a week and ate whatever he liked.
      David Haye plans to go from ‘fat to fit in eight weeks’Credit: Instagram @davidhaye
      David Haye ditched his usual routineCredit: Instagram @davidhaye
      As a result, his body fat went up 12 per cent, having gone from 15st 7lb to 16st 7lb, paving the way for a two-month transformation.
      He said: “I did an experiment, I stopped doing any exercise and started eating what everybody else was eating.
      “And as a result, this is what transpired. I’ve turned into a mere mortal I’ve got ridiculous rolls of fat on the side.
      “Body fat went from ten per cent to 22-and-a-half per cent in three months just by doing what everybody else is doing.
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      “I’m not overeating, I was just easting desserts, just drinking alcohol with everybody else and this is what happens.”
      Haye, 42, is now going to document his eight-week weight loss on his website, planning to drop 1.5 per cent body fat each week.
      The retired boxer gave an insight into his tricks, which includes loading up on nutrients, minerals and vitamin rich food.
      Unfortunately, sugar will have to be cut out alongside bread, rice, potato’s and pasta.
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      Haye will drink no less than three litres of water a day and will not eat his first meal until early in the afternoon.
      So it will leave the British boxing legend hungry for results, which he plans to reveal in the new year.
      Haye retired after consecutive losses to Tony Bellew but returned for an exhibition last year against his friend Joe Fournier.
      And the millionaire businessman-turned 9-0 boxer admitted he wished his ex-sparring partner came out of shape for their eight-rounder.
      He joked: “F*** me why couldn’t you have been in that shape when we fought.”
      Haye responded: “Because I wanted to win!! May the fat burning begin!!”
      David Haye and Joe Fournier during their exhibition boutCredit: Getty Images – Getty More