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      Anthony Joshua wants trilogy fight against Andy Ruiz Jr… but his promoter Eddie Hearn is dead against it

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA wants to complete his trilogy with Andy Ruiz Jr – in a fight promoter Eddie Hearn is dead against. AJ was first stunned by the Mexican-American underdog in June 2019 but won the rematch six months later.
      Andy Ruiz Jr beat Anthony Joshua in their first fightCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Anthony Joshua beat Andy Ruiz Jr in their rematchCredit: Getty
      But the pair never completed the trilogy decider, leaving the door open for a third fight.
      Joshua, 33, is considering his next opponent for his comeback bout in early 2023.
      And he held talks with Hearn while in Abu Dhabi, where Dmitry Bivol, 31, beat Mexican Gilberto Ramirez, 31.
      Deontay Wilder, 37, and Dillian Whyte, 34, are among the frontrunners, but AJ also likes the sound of Ruiz, 33.
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      Hearn said: “Definitely, I mean, (Wilder) was one of the names I mentioned to him tonight.
      “I’m not just saying it, but I couldn’t say a fight to AJ that he doesn’t go. He said tonight about Andy Ruiz. 
      “I said have you seen Andy Ruiz over there, he went, ‘Yeah, I’d love to fight him again’.
      “I was like, ‘Why? You’re not fighting him again!’.  He was like ‘Why not?’ and I went ‘F*** off’. He’s horrible!'”
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      Hearn added: “He saw Jalavov and said ‘I’d love to fight him’ and I go, ‘Why? He’s about 4-0!’
      “He just wants to fight everybody. It’s just the case of whether he has.
      “And it wouldn’t be an easy fight, but an easier fight before he goes into a Deontay Wilder or a Dillian Whyte basically.”
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      Tommy Fury and Jake Paul set for confrontation at Love Island star’s next fight with YouTuber to be ringside

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      JAKE PAUL is set to be ringside for Tommy Fury’s fight against Paul Bamba next week.And the two rivals could be in for an explosive confrontation after their August bout was scrapped.
      Jake Paul is set to be ringside for Tommy Fury vs Paul BambaCredit: Reuters
      Fury fights on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather vs DejiCredit: Reuters
      Fury, 23, is in action on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather vs Deji in Dubai.
      Global Titans, who are putting on the event, confirmed Paul is set to be ringside as a “special guest” for the evening.
      The Problem Child said: “Dubai…It’s about to be a party! I’m ready to step in if Tommy pulls out!”
      Fury and Paul were originally scheduled to fight last year before Fury pulled out due to illness.
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      The pair then rescheduled for August in New York but again the fight was axed after Fury encountered a visa issue.
      Paul will have a keen eye on both Fury’s fight and the main event, after recently calling out Mayweather for a dust up.
      Paul extended his boxing record to 6-0 last week with a unanimous decision win over MMA legend Anderson Silva.
      The Problem Child has been in Saudi Arabia this weekend to watch his brother in WWE action.
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      He posed for a picture with WWE legend Brock Lesnar ahead of Logan’s fight.
      Logan was beaten by Roman Reigns at Crown Jewel, suffering a serious knee injury in the process.
      Fury meanwhile is busy preparing for his fight against the hard-hitting Bamba.
      He has not fought since he beat Daniel Bocianksi on the undercard of Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte back in April.
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      Fury’s fellow ex-Love Islander, Jack FIncham, is also on the bill.
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      Gervonta Davis warns Campbell Hatton he’ll be ‘eating through a straw’ with dad Ricky if he challenges him

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      GERVONTA DAVIS warned Campbell Hatton he will be “eating through a straw” with his dad Ricky if he challenges the American.Davis, 27, boasts a staggering 27-0 record in professional boxing – with 25 coming by way of knockout.
      Gervonta Davis does not think Campbell Hatton poses any kind of threatCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Campbell is following in the footsteps of his dad Ricky in the boxing ringCredit: @rickyhitmanhatton

      The WBA lightweight world champion secured his latest win in May and is yet to confirm his next opponent.
      But when a boxing Twitter account suggested he takes on Hatton, Davis was having none of it.
      And he made a brutal prediction should the 21-year-old Mancunian dare step into the ring with him.
      The Tank tweeted: “He’ll be at dinner w[ith] his pops the next night eating his food through a straw.”
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      Hatton’s dad Ricky famously fought Davis’ mentor Floyd Mayweather Jr in 2007, losing his unbeaten record in his 44th bout.
      And as the 44-year-old prepares to make his return to boxing, Davis appears to have no interest in fighting his son.
      Campbell has won all nine of his dust-ups since going pro but many feel it is too early in his young career to fight fellow lightweight Davis, who promptly deleted his tweet.
      One fan replied to Davis: “I think it would be wise not to even think of young Hatton fighting Tank at this stage – the young lad hasn’t been fighting long enough and would get seriously hurt. Just keep bringing Campbell on at a steady pace.”
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      Another said: “This is a terrible mismatch. Gervonta Davis is a Champions League boxer. Campbell Hatton is a Championship boxer at domestic level.”
      And a third added: “I like Campbell. Gets a lot of grief for no good reason, but… he’s not ready for Tank. Years away, if ever.”
      And a final user commented: “Sorry, even this early, he’s not even close to his dad. Total mismatch and unfair comparison.” More

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      Eddie Hall floors YouTube star Nile Wilson after he volunteers to take punch from the former World’s Strongest Man

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      EDDIE HALL decked Nile Wilson in devastating fashion after the YouTuber volunteered to take a punch from the former World’s Strongest Man. Hall made his boxing debut earlier this year against strongman rival Hafthor Bjornsson.
      Eddie Hall decked YouTuber Nile WilsonCredit: Instagram
      Nile Wilson volunteered to take a punch from the former World’s Strongest ManCredit: Instagram
      Eddie Hall is preparing to make his boxing debut tonightCredit: Instagram
      And Wilson – a retired Olympic gymnast – was on hand to feel the full force of the Brit’s power.
      Hall, who stands 6ft 3in and 25 STONE, completely dwarfed the 5ft 6in, 9st 4lb, ex-athlete.
      Wilson attempted a punch of his own but it has no effect whatsoever on the super-heavyweight.
      Hall, 34, said: “The thing is, mate, I train – with my training, I’ll hang on a bar and my training partner will smash me in the gut.
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      “Obviously, as you can see, I’ve also got a massive wall of thick muscle there.”
      Later on, Hall lands a single jab to Wilson, who is wearing a body belt – but it still sent him flying in the brilliant 2021 clip.
      Wilson, 26, said:  “My brain hit the back of my head.”
      Hall then joked: “I think I might have actually knocked him out…”
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      But Wilson rather unconvincing replied: “I’m alright, yeah.”
      Hall and ‘Thor’ Bjornsson squared off in a fight billed the ‘heaviest boxing match in history’.
      Game of Thrones star Bjornsson, 33, dominated the contest and ran out a clear winner.
      Both giants have dramatically transformed their bodies as they swap weight lifting for tireless punching.
      And now Hall is unrecognisable with a major change of look for Movember.
      Bjornsson saw off Irish cruiserweight Steven Ward before taking on Hall
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      Triple H hints at WWE debut for Jake Paul at Crown Jewel with cryptic tweet as he poses with YouTuber and brother Logan

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      TRIPLE H hinted Jake Paul could make his WWE debut as his brother Logan takes on Roman Reigns at Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia. Logan challenges for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship on Saturday in the Middle East.
      Logan Paul, left. pictured with younger brother JakeCredit: @loganpaul
      Undisputed WWE Universal champion Roman Reigns

      Reigns is expected to be backed up by his special counsel Paul Heyman, The Usos, and enforcer Solo Sikoa.
      But Logan, 27, could also come in numbers, alongside his brother Jake, 25, now a 6-0 professional boxer.
      Now, though, there is a suggestion Jake could actually get in on the action.
      Triple H tweeted a picture between the Paul brothers and wrote: “If you’re going to step up to The Tribal Chief… you better bring your own bloodline. @LoganPaul @JakePaul #WWECrownJewel”
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      Triple H said earlier during WWE’s Q3 earnings call: “This Saturday we will be in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for Crown Jewel where one of the world’s most famous influencers Logan Paul will face off against The Tribal Chief Roman Reigns.
      “Undoubtedly Roman will have the entire Bloodline with him which would make one wonder if Logan will have his very famous brother Jake Paul – fresh off his win against Anderson Silva – in his corner to help even the odds.”
      Logan was ringside in Arizona to watch Jake score the biggest win of his boxing career by beating UFC legend Silva, 47.
      The unbeaten American later revealed his older sibling urged him to walk away on top.
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      Jake said on The MMA Hour: “My brother says that I should retire and leave the world and leave people with their jaws dropped, but I’m not going to do that.
      “I have exceeded my own expectations but this is just the start, man.
      “I am really starting to get good and there are a lot of people I want to beat and I want to be a world champion.
      “Initially, I was like ‘I’ll go 10-0 and then retire’, but now I’m 6-0 and it’s like I’m just getting warmed up, so who knows what ends up happening?”
      Paul’s trainer BJ Flores revealed they are already discussing opponents for the YouTube star’s next fight.
      Flores said: “We got a couple of names that we’re looking at. And that’s all I can say about it.
      “Jake wants the biggest names, the biggest challenges and he deserves those types of fights.
      “He’s taken care of these guys. He’s paying these guys. Well, he’s given them full training camps.
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      “He’s letting these guys really come in the best version of themselves.
      “There’s boxers on there. There’s a couple of MMA fighters too. That would make sense too.”
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      Watch as Sonny Bill Williams is brutally KNOCKED OUT by 48-year-old MMA legend Mark Hunt in huge upset

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      SONNY BILL WILLIAMS was stunned by a brutal knockout from his 48-year-old opponent in a major upset. The former New Zealand rugby star, 37, took on MMA legend Mark Hunt in Sydney on Saturday night.
      Sonny Bill Williams could not cope with the power of Mark HuntCredit: Stan Sport
      The ex-rugby ace was stunned and failed to recoverCredit: Stan Sport
      The New Zealander was knocked out in round fourCredit: Getty
      Hunt produced a magnificent display to stun WilliamsCredit: Getty
      But things did not go to plan for the 6ft 4ins Aucklander.
      Midway through the fourth round of the eight-round heavyweight bout, tubby Hunt went on the attack.
      Williams could do nothing to stop the barrage of heavy blows.
      And he was left down on his knees as the referee waved it off.
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      That in turn ripped away his unbeaten professional boxing record after nine straight wins.
      Williams started his pro boxing career way back in 2009 with the aim of using the combat sport to improve him as a rugby player.
      But since retiring from rugby in early 2021, he has focused fully on the ring.
      Williams beat Waikato Falefehi by a unanimous decision last year and then flattened former Aussie Rules ace Barry Hall twice in his first-round KO win in March.
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      Many expected him to maintain his winning streak against Hunt.
      The All Blacks icon worked his way into the fight over the first three rounds, starting to take control and work out how to deal with Hunt’s short height but serious power.
      However, it all went wrong in the fourth.
      SBW – tipped to fight Jake Paul next – was floored by a big right hand from Hunt but got up in time to beat the count.
      Hunt refused to back off, though, and unleashed a relentless series of punches, to which Williams had no response.
      And with the ex-UFC veteran refusing to give in, it was all over in a staggering result.
      Williams made a strong start over the first three roundsCredit: Getty
      Hunt posed serious danger with his huge powerCredit: Getty
      Williams looked stunned as the fight ended in defeatCredit: Getty
      There was plenty of respect between the two fightersCredit: Getty
      Williams dropped to his knees, gutted and hurt, as Hunt celebrated wildly with his kids – before announcing he was done.
      Hunt said: “I’m smiling not because of the win, but I’m smiling because this is the last time I walked into a ring of combat of any sorts.
      “My first thought after was ‘s*** I want to do that again!’, but no [I won’t be back in the ring again].”
      Williams added: “I would like to say it was an honour to share the ring with Mark Hunt tonight, the Super Samoan.
      “I tried my best but it wasn’t good enough.
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      “Not too much positives to take from that, but to share the ring with a legend like Mark, it was special.
      “Also to see a lot of Polynesian brothers get a chance on the card was special. Whatever happens happens.” More

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      Watch as Tommy Fury’s raging dad John is restrained by security as he tries to confront Anthony Taylor

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      SECURITY restrained John Fury after Tyson and Tommy’s dad tried to square up with Anthony Taylor last night.Tempers flared as the fighters appeared at a press conference in London.
      Tommy Fury is set to fight Paul Bamba next weekCredit: Global Titans Fight Series, @MichaelBensonn
      Former opponent Anthony Taylor heckled TommyCredit: Global Titans Fight Series, @MichaelBensonn
      John Fury was held back by security as he furiously hit back at TaylorCredit: Global Titans Fight Series, @MichaelBensonn
      The younger Fury brother, 23, is set to face Paul Bamba on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather’s bout with Deji.
      Also on the card is Taylor, a former opponent of 8-0 Tommy.
      MMA fighter Taylor, who is set to fight Love Island’s Jack Fincham, stood up during the press conference to heckle Fury – claiming he should be getting a rematch.
      He bellowed that their fight would be the “real main event” – although John Fury quickly grew sick of the interruption.
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      John shouted in Taylor’s direction, and was prevented from getting closer by security.
      Both men removed their jackets as things got heated on stage.
      Taylor, 33, is a team-mate of Fury’s rival Jake Paul.
      Since losing to Tommy via unanimous decision in August 2021 he has gone 3-2 in the ring – most recently beating Ashley Tebi last month.
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      As Taylor howled and cried “I’m the real pretty boy” – John turned in disgust and wagged his finger.
      When Deji arrived, he admitted that he is just hoping to land a single blow on Mayweather.
      He said: “I’m looking to land a punch, that would be amazing of course against the best defensive fighter in the world.
      “So, I’m looking to have fun, I’m looking to showcase my skills and show what YouTubers can do.
      “Me being in there with Floyd is only going to enhance my skills in boxing and push me further up the ladder.”

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      Floyd Mayweather reveals talks to fight in the UK in February after exhibition British YouTube boxing star Deji

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER has revealed talks to fight in the UK in February after his exhibition with British YouTube boxing star Deji.Mayweather returns to the ring on November 13 in Dubai, against Deji, brother of social media sensation KSI.
      Floyd Mayweather revealed talks to fight in the UK in February
      The boxing legend has had four exhibition bout since officially retiring in 2017 after beating UFC superstar Conor McGregor.
      That has taken him around the Far East, America and now Middle East – but the UK could be next.
      Mayweather, 45, revealed, alongside his promotional partner Keane Anis and Global Titans, that talks are already underway.
      He said: “What’s so great about this fight is, we’re able to come together.
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      “And actually, Keane from FrontRow as well as Global Titans, he spoke to me and what is it February?
      “February we’re looking forward to coming here and putting on an exhibition for the fans in the UK.
      “Because I never got to come over here and actually fight here when I was actively fighting.
      “Hopefully, in February we can come over here and do an exhibition if it’s possible.”
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      Mayweather’s most recent exhibition was against MMA fighter Mikuru Asakura, which he won in two rounds in September.
      That came after facing featherweight kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa, YouTuber Logan Paul and ex-sparring partner Don Moore.
      But he returns at the Coca-Cola Arena next weekend against Deji, 25, who in August claimed his only win in four fights.
      Floyd Mayweather and Deji ahead of their exhibitionCredit: Getty Images – Getty More