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      Tyson Fury’s promoter claims Eddie Hearn does not want to make Anthony Joshua fight and warns time is running out

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      EDDIE HEARN does not want Anthony Joshua to fight Tyson Fury, claims the Gypsy King’s US promoter.Fury, 34, is in talks with AJ for a heavyweight world title fight on December 3.
      Tyson Fury could face a different opponent if the deal to fight Anthony Joshua is not completed soonCredit: Instagram @tysonfury
      Joshua has agreed to fight FuryCredit: PA
      Bob Arum claims Eddie Hearn does not want AJ to fight the Gypsy KingCredit: Getty
      Joshua is prepared to take on Fury but there are still contracts to be signed despite agreeing on the date, venue and the purse.
      And matchmaker Bob Arum believes that is because AJ’s promoter Hearn does not want him to face Fury.
      He told BoxingScene: “We don’t think that Hearn wants to make that fight. We really don’t think he wants to make that fight.
      “We’re giving him every opportunity to make that fight. And if we can’t make it very shortly, Fury will fight somebody else.

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      “We have another opponent lined up.”
      Joshua’s trainer Robert Garcia is also not keen on the fighter facing Fury so soon after his defeats to Oleksandr Usyk.
      Garcia wanted Joshua “step down a level” and have two or three fights before clashing with the Gypsy King, while also requesting to let him train AJ in the US.
      If the proposed Joshua fight breaks down Fury could turn to Usyk after claiming he would “smash” the Ukrainian in four rounds.
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      But a deal was never agreed with Usyk pinning the blame on Fury despite refusing to fight in December as he wanted to spend time with his family while recovering from his previous fight.
      Deontay Wilder also wants to face Fury for a fourth time and claims it is inevitable that they will meet in the ring once again. More

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      I love Tyson Fury and camped out all night so I could meet him on his morning jog

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      A SCHOOLBOY joined boxing champ Tyson Fury on his morning jog after camping out all night to meet his idol.Early riser Presley Pennington, 14, slept in his parent’s campervan before catching the Gypsy King on his 6am seafront run.
      Presley Pennington camped out all night so he could meet his hero Tyson Fury on his morning jobCredit: SWNS
      The excited youngster, given a hat by the world heavyweight champ, even filmed his meeting — and can be heard shouting: “With Tyson on a run.”
      Presley travelled from Burnley to Morecambe to meet his hero. He said: “The reason he inspires me is that he was struggling, he had mental health problems.
      “Then he thought of his kids, started training and became the heavyweight champion of the world.
      “I admire that he turned his life around so quickly.”
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      Fury is now training for his “Battle of Britain” showdown with Anthony Joshua on December 3.
      On his way to see Fury, Presley woke his dad up when leaving the caravan.
      “I thought he was bloody mad as I didn’t think he was going to do it”, said electrician Arron, 37.
      But the experience paid off for Presley. “They say don’t meet your heroes but he has such a good personality”, he said.
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      “I have two books on him and the reason he inspires me is that he was struggling, he had bad mental health problems and wanted to crash into a wall.
      “Then he thought of his kids, started training and became the heavyweight champion of the world.
      “I admire that he turned his life around so quickly.” More

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      ‘Not interested’ – Conor McGregor posts brutal two-word response to Floyd Mayweather hinting at shock boxing rematch

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      CONOR McGREGOR has insisted he’s “not interested” in a second boxing match with Floyd Mayweather. Unbeaten 50-0 Mayweather, 45, beat McGregor when the pair met in a pay-per-view boxing-UFC crossover in 2017.
      McGregor has claimed he is ‘not interested’ in a rematch with Floyd MayweatherCredit: EPA
      Floyd Mayweather claimed there were talks over a rematchCredit: PA:Press Association
      Since then, Mayweather has had three exhibition bouts, not officially sanctioned or affecting his historic record.
      But Mayweather could meet McGregor, 34, again next year.
      In an interview with the Daily Mail, Mayweather – who returns over the weekend in Japan against MMA star Mikuru Asakura in a three-round exhibition – confirmed ongoing discussions with McGregor for a sequel.
      He said: “I want to go out there this weekend and have fun. 
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      “Then I have another exhibition in Dubai in November… and me and Conor McGregor in 2023.
      “We don’t know if it’s going to be an exhibition or a real fight. But there’s been talks of both. I would prefer an exhibition.”
      However, McGregor has hit back at Mayweather’s confirmation of talks via Instagram.
      The Irishman shared a picture of an uppercut from their first meeting, captioned: “Not interested.”
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      Mayweather has also spoken out for the first time since it emerged he was in talks with Deji, brother of social media sensation KSI.
      He told TMZ Sports: “This Saturday – which in Japan – will be Sunday, I have an exhibition against a helluva fighter from Japan.
      “I think he’s big in UFC and big on YouTube, so in the US, that will be Saturday but Japan it will be Sunday.
      “And then I got one with the guy Deji – I want to make sure that his name is right – Deji, right?
      “Yes, Deji. We will be doing an exhibition in Dubai at the Coca-Cola Arena and that is in November.” More

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      Jake Paul says Tommy Fury won’t ‘be able to walk outside anymore’ if they fight and vows to END rival’s boxing career

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      JAKE PAUL vowed to END Tommy Fury’s boxing career if they fight and claimed his rival will not be “able to walk outside anymore”.Twice the pair have signed for a celebrity grudge match and both times Fury was forced to pull out.
      Jake Paul vowed to end Tommy Fury’s boxing career if they fightCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Tommy Fury has twice pulled out of fighting Jake PaulCredit: Rex
      It remains to be seen whether Paul will make a hat-trick of attempts to get the 2019 Love Island star into the ring.
      But the American warned Fury dodged a bullet and would be better off trading insults opposed to punches.
      Paul said: “Look, it will be the last payday of his life, from boxing at least.
      “He would quit boxing after that or at least he should. I’m going to turn him into a meme if we ever fight, literally a crazy meme.
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      “Like this guy is not going to be able to walk outside anymore. So, it’s actually probably smarter for him not to fight me.”
      Paul, 25, was 4-0 when he first agreed to face Fury, 23, in December.

      He had beat YouTuber “AnEsonGib”, ex-NBA player Nate Robinson, 38, as well as former UFC pair Ben Askren, 38, and Tyron Woodley, 40.
      But Fury pulled out with a broken rib suffered in training and Paul went on to knock out ex-UFC champion Woodley in a rematch.
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      The pair again tried in August but a US visa issue saw the brother of heavyweight king Tyson, 33, withdraw again.
      Heavyweight Hasim Rahman Jr, 31, was drafted in as a replacement but a weight disagreement saw Paul scrap the fight.
      The social media sensation-turned boxer instead returns on October 29 against UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, who holds a 4-1 boxing record.
      Due to being in training camp, Paul will not be in Manchester, where his boxer Amanda Serrano, 33, faces Sarah Mahfoud, 32.
      Meanwhile, Fury is yet to fight since beating Daniel Bocianski, 27, on points in April.
      Paul said: “At the end of the day, he’s ducking me so I don’t know what this guy’s angle is.
      “I think he wants to just gain popularity and fight scrubs, because he knows he can make like £100,000 every time he fights against these scrubs.
      “So if he gains more popularity, the longer that gig can last for him.”

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      Floyd Mayweather CONFIRMS November exhibition with YouTuber Deji and will rematch Conor McGregor ‘if the price is right’

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER has CONFIRMED he will fight YouTuber Deji in a shock exhibition bout in Dubai – before eyeing a rematch with Conor McGregorThe boxing legend has spoken out for the first time since it emerged he was in talks with Deji, brother of social media sensation KSI.
      Floyd Mayweather has confirmed he will fight YouTuber Deji in an exhibition bout in DubaiCredit: Sean Michael Ham/Mayweather Promotions
      YouTuber Fousey was beaten by DejiCredit: Misfits Boxing
      Now, Mayweather has revealed he WILL face Deji in the Middle East, set for November 13 after returning over the weekend in Japan.
      He told TMZ Sports: “This Saturday – which in Japan – will be Sunday, I have an exhibition against a helluva fighter from Japan.
      “I think he’s big in UFC and big on YouTube, so in the US, that will be Saturday but Japan it will be Sunday.
      “And then I got one with the guy Deji – I want to make sure that his name is right – Deji, right?
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      “Yes, Deji. We will be doing an exhibition in Dubai at the Coca-Cola Arena and that is in November.”
      Deji, 25, most recently beat American Fousey, 32, which followed on a run of THREE losses.
      It has somehow put him in line to face the self-proclaimed Best Ever, 45, in the Middle East.
      Mayweather himself returns on the weekend in Japan in a three-round exhibition against MMA star Mikuru Asakura, 30.
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      It will be his fourth exhibition since retiring professionally in 2017 after beating ex-UFC champion McGregor, 34.
      Mayweather has faced featherweight kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa, 24, Logan Paul, 27, and ex-sparring partner Don Moore.
      But he could return for the first time to defend his historic 50-0 record amid talks for a rematch with McGregor.
      He said: “Yes, it came to my attention. They talked about it being in Vegas, at the Allegiant Stadium.
      “They talked about it being at the Allegiant Stadium. But if I’m not mistaken, Conor still has a problems with his leg.
      “If it’s going to happen, it’s going to happen in 2023, not 2022.
      Yes, Deji. We will be doing an exhibition in Dubai at the Coca-Cola Arena and that is in November.Floyd Mayweather
      “So this year I got an exhibition this Saturday, which will be in the US and once again it’s Sunday in Japan.
      “Then after that in November I’ve got another exhibition in Dubai at the Coca-Cola Arena.
      “And then hopefully me and Conor McGregor can lock up again in 2023, in a real fight actually.”
      Mayweather has not fought in a sanctioned bout since stopping McGregor, 34, in ten rounds, earning almost £300m in the process.
      And he would demand a similar payday if he is to give his Irish rival a crack at his undefeated streak again.
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      Mayweather said: “If the price is right. Of course, they already talked to me about the number that I’m going to receive.
      “Of course, it’s nine-figures and probably – I don’t want to say huge in the nine-figures – but we have to at least start at $100million for Floyd Mayweather.”
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      Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor 2 – latest odds: Mayweather heavy favourite to conquer UFC star again

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER has confirmed that he’s entered talks to fight Conor McGregor again.And Paddy Power have revealed the latest odds ahead of the potential showdown, with the former five-weight world champion a heavy favourite.
      Floyd Mayweather Jr has confirmed plans to fight Conor McGregor for a second timeCredit: getty
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      It’s been over five years since the pair clashed in Las Vegas in one of the richest bouts in boxing history.
      Mayweather extended his perfect career record to 50 fights unbeaten when stopping the UFC icon in the 10th round at the T-Mobile Arena.
      The 45-year-old has had three exhibition bouts since, not officially sanctioned or affecting his 50-0 record.
      But this rematch could be a professional fight, according to Mayweather.
      Speaking to the Daily Mail, Mayweather confirmed that negotiations were ongoing ahead of of a potential clash in 2023.
      He said: “I have another exhibition in Dubai in November and me and Conor McGregor in 2023.
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      “We don’t know if it’s going to be an exhibition or a real fight. But there’s been talks of both. I would prefer an exhibition.
      “I am not into fights where I am going to take any real punishment.
      “So, guys like Conor McGregor and guys that don’t really hit hard such as YouTubers or UFC guys, I don’t really mind colliding with those kinds of individuals but nothing where I am going to put myself in a position where I am going to harm myself or hurt myself.”
      McGregor has been absent from the Octagon after breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier — but is interested in returning to boxing.
      He recently said: “Boxing is my first love in combat sports. I had such a great time the last time I was out there.
      “Obviously, my return will be in the octagon for UFC – that story is far from over, in fact it’s just being written, it is just the beginning. But, boxing, for sure I will grace the squared circle again in the future.”
      Paddy Power have installed Floyd Mayweather as the 1/7 favourite but the American isn’t being as strongly backed compared to their last fight in 2017.
      Spokesman Paddy Power said: “This fight was a bit of a non-contest last time out, so it’s great to see the pair back to make a mockery of boxing once again.”
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      Jake Paul predicts winner of Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua – and fears his ‘inspiration’ will lose

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      JAKE PAUL has backed Tyson Fury to beat one of his boxing inspirations in Anthony Joshua. AJ accepted a 60/40 financial split in Fury’s favour in return for a WBC world title shot on December 3 in Cardiff.
      Jake Paul has backed Tyson Fury to beat Anthony JoshuaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      It is a fight hailed by YouTube-turned boxer Paul but one he cannot see going Joshua’s way, no matter how much he admires the heavyweight.
      He told talkSPORT: “I gotta go with Tyson Fury man.
      “I really like Anthony Joshua. He’s a dope guy, he inspires me, but Tyson’s just not beatable man, unfortunately.
      “He’s too big and has too much skill. He’s 270lbs, 280lbs sometimes, bouncing up and down in the ring like Muhammad Ali, has an amazing chin that withstood dozens of punches from Deontay Wilder – the hardest puncher in heavyweight history.
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      “So, he’s just not beatable I don’t think.”
      Joshua, 32, is coming off consecutive points losses to Oleksandr Usyk, 35, most recently in Saudi Arabia last month.
      But Usyk ruled himself out of a unification bout this year after returning home to war-torn Ukraine for the first time.
      It left Fury, 34, to surprisingly turn his attention to AJ and talks over Battle of Britain escalated quickly.
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      Joshua accepted the terms and was sent a contract by Frank Warren.
      And Paul, 25, believes the fight can help the sport gain supremacy over their combat sports rivals.
      He said: “That’s a huge fight.
      “I think it’s a fight that needs to happen for the sport of boxing to continue to grow and make waves and continue to take over MMA, which is failing recently, specifically the UFC.
      “I think that fight needs to happen so that boxing is number one in combat sports.”
      Paul, 25, returns himself on October 29 against UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, his first opponent with a prior boxing record.
      Anthony Joshua is in talks to fight Tyson FuryCredit: Getty
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      Meet Logan Paul’s girlfriend Nina Agdal, Leonardo DiCaprio’s supermodel ex who YouTuber has problems kissing

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      LOGAN PAUL usually keeps his relationships private – but he has admitted to having problems with KISSING girlfriend Nina Agdal due to a gurgling noise in his throat. The 27-year-old has reportedly been dating Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue model Nina since June.
      Reports suggest Nina Agdal and Logan Paul have been dating since JuneCredit: Getty
      Nina Agdal is a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue modelCredit: @ninaagdal
      Nina Agdal has dated other celebrities before, such as Leonardo Di CaprioCredit: @ninaagdal
      The Dane has been spotted with Logan Paul in Greece and LondonCredit: @ninaagdal
      Logan Paul says he has problems KISSING his model girlfriendCredit: Getty
      And the pair have been spotted together a number of times, whether it be holidaying in Greece or taking a run in London.
      Nina, 30, is the ex of Hollywood megastar Leonardo DiCaprio, who she dated for a year.
      But despite usually keeping details of his relationships a secret, Paul has admitted to having intimacy problems with his new model girlfriend.
      Paul says a gurgling noise in his throat makes him “pull back” when KISSING Nina and it happens “an uncomfortable amount of times”.
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      He said on his Impaulsive podcast: “It wasn’t quite, (gurgles) excuse me.
      “So that happens to my throat from time to time. It’s become a huge sticking point in my relationship.
      “I’ll be kissing my girlfriend and I’ll pull back, and I won’t move my mouth and you’ll hear (makes a gurgling noise).”
      He added: “But it happens an uncomfortable amount of times.”
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      Paul is incredibly wealthy and has his fingerprints all over a number of money-making ideas.
      The Ohio-born internet sensation tried professional boxing and even fought the legendary Floyd Mayweather.
      And he is even tearing it up as a wrestler for WWE.
      Paul will challenge undisputed world heavyweight champion Roman Reigns at Crown Jewel.
      It’s only set to be Paul’s third match in pro wrestling but he has earned it with his stunning displays so far.
      Like boyfriend Paul, Nina has deep pockets too.
      According to Celebrity Net Worth, Nina is worth an eye-watering £10.5million.
      Nina often posts her jet-setting adventures to her Instagram page.
      She also isn’t shy to set pulses racing with some revealing pictures.
      Nina Agdal is reportedly worth just over £10mCredit: @ninaagdal
      A ‘gurgling’ noise in Logan Paul’s throat makes him feel uncomfortable with kissing the 30-year-oldCredit: @ninaagdal
      The Danish model dated Leo DiCaprio for a yearCredit: Splash
      Logan Paul usually keeps his relationships quietCredit: Splash More