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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

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      ‘I was surprised’ – Floyd Mayweather’s uncle questions boxing legend’s decision to fight Deji instead of brother KSI

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER has been questioned by his uncle Jeff for choosing to fight Deji and not KSI. The boxing legend is in talks to face YouTuber Deji on November 13 in Dubai.
      Floyd Mayweather has been questioned by his uncle for choosing to fight Deji and not KSICredit: Reuters
      KSI pictured with his brother Deji
      But his own uncle Jeff was left stunned that Mayweather did not opt to face his brother, social media sensation, rapper and celebrity boxer KSI.
      He told FightHype: “Any fight that Floyd’s in is big.
      “But it’s funny because some guy reached out to me on social media and said, ‘You nephew’s fighting Deji.’
      “I said, ‘I don’ think so.’ I mean, I was surprised to hear it because I didn’t think Deji was big enough.
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      “If you’re going to fight Deji, why not fight KSI instead? That makes more sense, that gives you a whole bunch more fans.
      “KSI is like the Paul brothers, basically you’re getting one of the ultimate guys in YouTube.”
      KSI, 29, trained with Jeff for his rematch win over Logan Paul, 27, in 2019 which came after they drew a year later.
      The Londoner returned in August after three years out and beat rapper Swarmz, 25, and Mexican boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda, 23, on the same night.
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      On the undercard, Deji, 25, beat American Fousey, 32, which followed on a run of THREE losses.
      It has somehow put him in line to face Mayweather, 45, in the Middle East.
      Jeff said: “I think Floyd will have to carry Deji for the fight to end with both guys standing on their feet.
      “I think if Floyd really goes out there, he’ll be in trouble.”
      Mayweather himself returns on the weekend in Japan in a three-round exhibition against MMA star Mikuru Asakura, 30.
      It will be his fourth exhibition since retiring professionally in 2017 after beating ex-UFC champion Conor McGregor, 34.
      Mayweather has faced featherweight kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa, 24, Paul, 27, and ex-sparring partner Don Moore.
      Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Mikuru Asakura ahead of their exhibitionCredit: Getty More

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      Tyson Fury incredibly gives Joseph Parker his HOUSE to prepare for huge Joe Joyce fight

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      TYSON FURY has incredibly given his HOUSE to Joseph Parker to stay in while he trains to fight Joe Joyce. Parker, from New Zealand, traded his Las Vegas base for Morecombe after linking up with coach Andy Lee, on the advice of Fury.
      Joseph Parker said Tyson Fury allowed him to stay in his house while trainingCredit: Instagram / @joeboxerparker
      Tyson Fury’s family home in Morcambe, LancashireCredit: Andy Kelvin / Kelvin Media
      And together, they have been training in the WBC champion’s home gym in Lancaster and even sleeping at the Gypsy King’s.
      Parker said: “This is the third camp with Andy. So we’re learning, I feel like I’m learning more. I feel like he’s added a few more things to my game.
      “Tyson’s giving me his house, like, just the whole set up and everything that we have to make it a great camp has happened.
      “So there’s no real excuse. If I go into this fight for me, I’m going to win because I’ve had the best camp.
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      “And, you know, just being realistic, if I don’t win then I’m not good enough.”
      Parker, 30, first linked up with ex-middleweight champion Lee before his split-decision win over Derek Chisora, 38, in May 2021.
      He then won the rematch in convincing style in December, which was his second camp under Lee, 38.
      Their third will come on Saturday night against Joyce, 37, where the WBO interim title and a shot at Oleksandr Usyk’s belt will be on the line.

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      Fury, in talks to fight Anthony Joshua, 32, in December, has trained with Parker for the title bout.
      And he joked the former WBO champ has nicked everything he owns, from coaches to sponsorships.
      Fury, 34, said: “Joe’s literally taken everything in my life hasn’t he?
      “He’s took my gym, he’s took my house, he’s took my trainer, he’s took my strength and conditioning coach, he’s took my nutritional company.
      “What else have you taken? You’ve took my glove sponsor, you’ve took my cafe over.”
      Joseph Parker, coach Andy Lee and Tyson FuryCredit: Instagram @joeboxerparker
      Joe Joyce, promoter Frank Warren and Jospeh ParkerCredit: Rex More

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      Meet Floyd Mayweather’s next opponent Mikuru Asakura, the MMA star with 3 million subscribers on YouTube

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      MIKURU ASAKURA is the MMA and YouTube star selected as Floyd Mayweather’s next exhibition opponent. Mayweather returns to the ring this weekend in Japan over three-rounds against Asakura at the Saitama Super Arena.
      Mikuru Asakura is the MMA and YouTube star selected as Floyd Mayweather’s next opponentCredit: Rex
      Floyd Mayweather and Mikuru Asakura ahead of their exhibition boutCredit: Getty
      It was in Tokyo in 2018 when the American first returned to the ring, a year after retiring as a professional following victory over Conor McGregor, 34.
      Mayweather beat Tenshin Nasukawa, 24, in one round and went on to face YouTuber Logan Paul, 27, and ex-sparring partner Don Moore in further exhibition bouts.
      Asakura, 30, is the latest man to welcome the Hall of Famer, 45, back to the ring.
      The southpaw has 16 wins, three losses and one no-contest in MMA.
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      He has two victories on the spin, most recently in December against Yutaka Saito, 34, who was the first man to ever beat Asakura in RIZIN.
      But away from the ring, he is a popular YouTuber, with almost 3 MILLION subscribers.
      Asakura mixes training videos with daily vlogs and even pranks and unsurprisingly has documented the lead up to his fight with Mayweather.
      Like the boxing icon, Asakura also has a love for cars, posing alongside a Bentley and Mercedes on his Instagram.
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      The former MMA champion is joined in the sport by his younger brother Kai, 28, arguably the bigger name in the Far East.
      Kai even posed with Mayweather and RIZIN president Nobuyuki Sakakibara in May, fuelling rumours of a future fight.
      But it is brother Mikuru who faces the self-proclaimed Best Ever, and vows to pull of the upset.
      He said: “I’m an MMA fighter but, I’m going to use this opportunity, and I’m going to use him to raise my name and value internationally.
      “I will win this fight.”
      Kai Asakura, left, training alongside his brotherCredit: @mikuruasakura
      Mikuru Asakura is also a YouTube starCredit: @mikuruasakura
      The MMA fighter has a love for nice carsCredit: @mikuruasakura
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      How Floyd Mayweather has raked in more than £110MILLION in three exhibition fights ahead of Mikuru Asakura bout

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER has lived up to his “Money” nickname even into retirement. The boxing legend officially hung up his gloves as a professional in 2017 after beating UFC legend Conor McGregor, 34, in a farewell fight.
      Floyd Mayweather has boxed in three exhibitions since retiringCredit: AFP
      Although, it has since proven that money-spinning night in Las Vegas was not the last time fans saw Mayweather, 45, in the ring.
      And they will not have to wait long to see another boxing cameo from the American, who faces MMA star Mikuru Asakura, 29, over the weekend.
      Here, SunSport breaks down the amount Mayweather – who claims to have already made £1BILLION – earned through non-sanctioned bouts.
      Tenshin Nasukawa, December 2018
      Mayweather first returned in a New Year’s Eve bout against Japanese kickboxing champion Nasukawa, 24, promoted by RIZIN.
      But the bout only lasted one round as Nasukawa was floored a hat-trick of times before being stopped and left in tears.
      Beforehand, Mayweather boasted of making $9m (£8m) for the spectacle, which only lasted 139 seconds.
      He posted online: “What if I told you I was making $9,000,000 for 9 minutes of sparring in Tokyo, Japan — would you do the same if you were me? I like to call it a 9-minute walk thru.”
      Floyd Mayweather beat Tenshin Nasukawa in 2018Credit: AFP
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      Logan Paul, June 2021
      Mayweather took his time but was back one again last summer, in perhaps his most daring pay-per-view of all time.
      He faced YouTuber Logan Paul – who had only boxed twice but weighed TWO STONE more – in an eight-round exhibition.
      And much to the surprise, Paul survived until the final bell in a bout which sold over 1m PPVs at $50, generating $50m (£44m).
      Mayweather, who promoted the fight and takes a box office cut, claimed he also made $30m (£26.4m) on his short sponsors alone.
      But he claimed before and after the fight that he was earning $100m (£88m) for what he dubbed a “legalised bank robbery”.
      Floyd Mayweather was taken the distance by Logan PaulCredit: Reuters
      Don Moore, May 2022
      With Mayweather already claiming to have made nearly £100m through exhibitions, he took his business to the Middle East this year.
      He was set to box ex-sparring partner Don Moore on a hotel HELIPAD in Dubai, although the death of the UAE President saw it axed.
      Mayweather instead dominated Moore over eight rounds in Abu Dhabi a week later, in what was his latest fight to date.
      Unusually, the Hall of Famer did not disclose his purse, but his coach Gerald Tucker said on Instagram it would at least $10m (£8.8m).
      Don Moore was dominated over eight roundsCredit: AFP
      Mikuru Asakura, September 2022
      With his total income from exhibitions totalling almost £110m at this point, according to the man himself, Mayweather is in no mood to let up.
      He faces Asakura over three rounds at the Saitama Super Arena, again promoted by RIZIN.
      And Mayweather is also confirmed for ANOTHER exhibition on November 13, heading back to Dubai.
      He is in talks with YouTuber Deji, commonly known KSI’s brother as well as a rematch with McGregor.
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      Floyd Mayweather CONFIRMS blockbuster Conor McGregor rematch next year and could risk record against UFC star

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER has CONFIRMED he is in talks fight Conor McGregor again. The American legend officially hung up his gloves in 2017 after beating McGregor in ten rounds in Las Vegas.
      Conor McGregor was beaten by Floyd Mayweather in 2017Credit: Getty
      Since then, Mayweather has had three exhibition bouts, not officially sanctioned or affecting his historic 50-0 record.
      SunSport first revealed talks for a blockbuster rematch with McGregor and how the rivals were negotiating the terms of a deal.
      The amount of rounds and whether the fight would be an exhibition or not were among the sticking points in the potentially billion dollar deal.
      And in an interview with the Daily Mail, Mayweather confirmed ongoing discussions with McGregor for a sequel next year.
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      He said: “I want to go out there this weekend and have fun. 
      “Then I have another exhibition Dubai in November and me and Conor McGregor in 2023.
      “We don’t know if it’s going to be an exhibition of a real fight. But there’s been talks of both. I would prefer an exhibition.”
      Mayweather, 45, returns over the weekend in Japan against MMA star Mikuru Asakura, 29, in a three-round exhibition.
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      And then in just two months time he heads back to the Middle East amid talks to face YouTubr Deji, 25, brother to KSI, 29.
      Mayweather aimed a dig at McGregor, 34, and the Irishman’s punch power when explaining he decision to box in exhibitions.
      He said: “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.”
      Mayweather first returned in December 2018, beating featherweight kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa, 24, in one round.
      He then faced YouTuber Logan Paul, 27, in June 2021 and was surprisingly taken the distance.
      Mayweather’s most recent bout came against ex-sparring partner Don Moore, which he dominated over eight rounds.
      We don’t know if it’s going to be an exhibition of a real fight. But there’s been talks of both. I would prefer an exhibition.Floyd Mayweather on rematching Conor McGregor
      Talk of a rematch with McGregor has persisted ever since the pair sold 4.3MILLION pay-per-views and generated over £500m.
      Although the Dubliner is yet to box again, despite failed talks with Manny Pacquiao, 43, in early 2021.
      McGregor was allowed by the UFC to go out of his contract to face Mayweather.
      The MMA organisation received a cut of the earnings and would need to grant the same permission again.
      But UFC president Dana White recently spoke out against the rematch, seemingly making his stance clear.
      White told GQ: “McGregor-Mayweather 2 is not supposed to happen. Should not happen. Hopefully won’t happen.”
      McGregor has two fights left on his current UFC contract, meaning he would be free to fight Mayweather once his deal is up.
      Although it remains to be seen whether a loophole could be explored that would allow the ex-UFC champion to box in an exhibition.
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      McGregor has not fought since July 2021, when he broke his leg in a trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier, 33, losing in round one as a result.
      He is set to return next year but is currently filming a Roadhouse reboot alongside Jake Gyllenhaal, 41.
      Floyd Mayweather has confirmed talks to rematch Conor McGregorCredit: AP:Associated Press More