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      Conor McGregor slams ‘p**sbag’ Jake Paul for calling out Mike Tyson, 58, and fires Mike Perry from BKFC for losing

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      CONOR MCGREGOR blasted Jake Paul for setting his sights on Mike Tyson again after his victory over Mike Perry.The YouTuber-turned-boxer made light work of the former UFC welterweight in their Tampa tussle early on Sunday morning.Jake Paul locked horns with former UFC star Mike Perry in a boxing matchCredit: EPAThe Problem Child stopped the BKFC star in the sixth round of their Tampa tussleCredit: GettyPaul was on the receiving end of a blistering rant from Conor McGregor after the fightCredit: EPAPaul, 27, stopped Perry in the sixth round to preserve his November clash with boxing legend Tyson, who he was originally slated to fight this morning.But his display did little to impress McGregor, who launched a blistering and accusation-filled tirade at him on social media.The former two-division champion wrote on X: “Jake Paul is the biggest pi**bag I have ever seen in my life.”40-pound weight difference … and still s***ing himself in there.READ MORE ON JAKE PAUL”Nakisa you should take him to Vegas oh that’s right you could never, the athletic commission testing, real testing, real fighting.”B***h asses. You could never. And then calling out 60-year-old Mike Tyson fresh off an in-flight medical emergency?”I swear to god, a fat can of b**** p***. Most valuable p***bag.”McGregor then turned his attention to the display of BKFC superstar Perry, who went into his clash with Paul having won his last six on the bounce.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSJake Paul vs Mike Tyson’s lifestyles comparedONE is a notorious YouTuber-turned-boxer who has taken the sport by storm.The other terrorised all in the ring in the 1980s and 1990s, famously biting the ear off an opponent in one fight.Iron Mike has rebuilt his life after squandering a £300m fortune with a cannabis empire, and is a huge advocate of the drug.And as Paul has continued to rise up the ranks, he has splashed the cash on a fleet of amazing cars.Whereas Tyson had more money than sense until a £15m debt saw him part with his cherished car collection.Paul now lives in a plush mansion worth £13m in Puerto Rico, after escaping his hectic life in LA.But these days, Tyson lounges in his Vegas property he paid £2.5m for with wife Lakiha, who he married in 2009. Paul is not yet married but is smitten with his speed skater girlfriend  Jutta Leerdam. She will be by his side when her man puts his 9-1 boxing record on the line against two-time heavyweight champ Tyson on July 20.Read more: Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson’s lifestyles compared, from The Problem Child’s £13m mansion to Iron Mike’s huge cannabis empire.And the Irishman, who is a co-owner in the promotion, has claimed ‘Platinum’ is no longer part of the roster.He wrote: “Hey Mike you’re released and you can go and compete in your smelly dirty boxing championship thing, the smell of it, good luck.EXCLUSIVE: Conor McGregor eyeing December UFC return against Michael Chandler at UFC 310 after toe injury”You’re fired. @bareknucklefc.”It didn’t take long for Paul to get wind of McGregor’s latest allegations and his apparent firing of Perry.The Problem Child wrote: “Conor’s on Twitter all the time. He’s on his yacht all the time. But guess where he’s not?”The ring fighting me. So he can talk all the f**k he wants.”But The Notorious MMA Jake Joseph Paul from Disney channel.”Paul has faced numerous accusations of performance-enhancing drug use during his brief professional boxing career.But the former Disney star has passed all the drug tests he’s taken and has vehemently denied ever taking PEDS.In January 2022 message to UFC boss Dana White, he said: “Steroid test me whenever the f**k you want. “It is two weeks after my fight and I’m a fat b***h.READ MORE SUN STORIES”And I take it as a compliment because there’s no other excuse to me knocking out all your champions [than].’ This kid does steroids.'”Look at me. Look at that, a fat b***h.”Jake Paul has vehemently denied accusations of PED useCredit: EPA More

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      Jake Paul says he beat Mike Perry with broken knuckle but says injury will not scupper Mike Tyson fight

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      JAKE PAUL said he beat Mike Perry with a broken knuckle – but reassured fans that his bout with Mike Tyson is still on.Paul and Tyson were due to meet in front of over 70,000 in Texas in a controversial clash scrutinised for the 30-year age gap. Jake Paul said he beat Mike Perry with a broken knuckleCredit: GettyBut Tyson, 58, was forced to pull out amid a health precaution with the fight rescheduled to November 15. Paul, 27, instead chose to fight on with the July 20 date over 1,000 miles away in Florida. He chose ex-UFC star-turned-bare-knuckle-boxing champion Mike Perry, 32, as his interim opponent. Paul made no mistake with his biggest payday on the line, flooring Perry three times before a sixth-round stoppage. And after the fight the YouTuber-turned-boxer claimed he entered the bout with an injured knuckle. “I didn’t feel very good tonight,” Paul said. “I was sick leading up to this, my knuckle is messed up it’s swollen like a big ball. “I’ll post it on my Instagram, follow me on Instagram. I’m going to be giving away $10,000 tonight @jakepaul. “You can see my knuckle was basically broken before the fight.”Most read in BoxingBut Paul insisted it was not further delay his fight with Tyson. “No, did it delay this fight? No.” Paul said. “I’m a warrior, man. I’ll fight through anything. We put it all on the line.” Paul improved to 10-1 as a boxer and sent an ominous warning to Tyson ahead of their rescheduled bout. Mike Tyson! You’re next big boy,” Paul said. “Sign the contract! November 15th on Netflix, I’m excited for that one.”I’m going to go home and prepare for that.” Tyson – who was advised to withdraw after suffering an ulcer flare up – retired in 2005 following two dismal defeats. But he came back in 2020 for an exhibition with Roy Jones Jr that ended in an eight-round draw.Tyson posted a video of himself watching Paul’s fight and teased that the “Countdown Begins.”READ MORE SUN STORIES”Mike Tyson is training, he’s back, looking crazier than ever,” Paul added. “November 15th on Netflix, I’m gonna get another KO and prove everyone wrong once again.”Mike Tyson and Jake Paul are due to fight on November 15Credit: Alamy More

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      Jake Paul opens door to rematch with Mike Perry in bare-knuckle or MMA and vows to win boxing world title in two years

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      JAKE PAUL is ready to rematch Mike Perry – but in MMA or bare-knuckle while vowing to win a boxing world title in two years. Paul dropped the ex-UFC star three times in Florida before closing the show in round six with a barrage of shots in the corner. Mike Perry was beaten by Jake PaulCredit: RexPerry found success after leaving the UFC to join Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship in 2021. Paul insisted in the lead up to the boxing bout that he would be open to running it back in the cage or with exposed fists. And the YouTuber-turned-boxer – also signed to the Professional Fighters League to make his MMA debut – has kept his word. “Yeah, it’d be fun. I’m down for it all,” Paul told Ariel Helwani. “I love combat, I love going to war, this is what I was destined for and in two years I will be the cruiserweight champion of the f***ing world.”Paul, 27, was due to fight Mike Tyson, 58, in front of over 70,000 in Texas in a controversial clash scrutinised for the 30-year age gap. But Tyson was forced to pull out amid a health precaution with the fight rescheduled to November 15. Paul instead chose to fight on with the July 20 date over 1,000 miles away in Florida against Perry. Most read in BoxingHe improved to 10-1 as a boxer and sent an ominous warning to Tyson ahead of their rescheduled bout. “Mike Tyson! You’re next big boy,” Paul said. “Sign the contract! November 15th on Netflix, I’m excited for that one.”I’m going to go home and prepare for that.” Tyson – who was advised to withdraw after suffering an ulcer flare up – retired in 2005 following two dismal defeats. But he came back in 2020 for an exhibition with Roy Jones Jr that ended in an eight-round draw.Tyson posted a video of himself watching Paul’s fight and teased that the “Countdown Begins.””Mike Tyson is training, he’s back, looking crazier than ever,” Paul added. “November 15th on Netflix, I’m gonna get another KO and prove everyone wrong once again.”Mike Tyson and Jake Paul are due to fight on November 15Credit: Alamy More

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      Jake Paul sends ominous warning to Mike Tyson, 58, ahead of rescheduled bout and calls out UFC champ after Mike Perry KO

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      JAKE PAUL warned Mike Tyson to get ready to rumble after keeping their fight for the ages alive. The pair were due to meet in front of over 70,000 in Texas in a controversial clash scrutinised for the 30-year age gap. Jake Paul beat Mike PerryCredit: GettyMike Tyson will now fight Jake PaulCredit: EPABut Tyson, 58, was forced to pull out amid a health precaution with the fight rescheduled to November 15. Paul, 27, instead chose to fight on with the July 20 date over 1,000 miles away in Florida. He chose ex-UFC star-turned-bare-knuckle-boxing champion Mike Perry, 32, as his interim opponent. And Paul made no mistake with his biggest payday on the line, flooring Perry three times before a sixth-round stoppage. The YouTuber-turned-boxer took the opportunity to send an ominous warning to Tyson while also calling out UFC champion Alex Pereira “I did put him down in the first round and he just survived it but Mike Tyson! You’re next big boy,” Paul said. “Sign the contract! November 15th on Netflix, I’m excited for that one.”I’m going to go home and prepare for that. And, Alex Pereira, you said you want to box, I’m the king of this. Most read in BoxingAlex Pereira was called out by Jake PaulCredit: Getty”I’m the king of this, come over we can make it happen. I want you Alex Pereira. “Indeed, I just beat a BKFC champion, I beat multiple UFC champions and he said he wants to box, so Alex Pereira, after Mike Tyson lets make it happen.”Paul shared a FaceTime call with Pereira, 37, in the ring afterwards. The Brazilian is a former kickboxing champ and two-time UFC title holder – currently reigning over the light-heavyweight division. He was encouraged to cross over to boxing by Anthony Joshua, 34, who knocked out MMA’s Francis Ngannou, 37, in March. Paul – who has beaten five former UFC fighters – reiterated Pereira is in his sights but Tyson comes first. “One hundred per cent it’s happening,” he said. “November 15th, Mike Tyson is training, he’s back, looking crazier than ever. November 15th on Netflix, I’m gonna get another KO and prove everyone wrong once again.”READ MORE SUN STORIESTyson retired in 2005 but came back in 2020 for an exhibition with Roy Jones Jr that ended in an eight-round draw. He posted a video of himself watching Paul’s fight and teased that the “Countdown Begins.” More

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      Jake Paul called out by ex-boxing world champ Julio Cesar Chavez Jr after son of a legend is booed for performance

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      JAKE PAUL was called out by Julio Cesar Chavez Jr after the former world champion was booed for his performance. Chavez Jr – son the legendary Mexican icon Julio Cesar Sr – returned in Florida against ex-UFC star Uriah Hall. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr called out Jake PaulCredit: DAZNJake Paul beat Mike PerryCredit: RexIt was his first bout since losing to MMA great Anderson Silva in 2021. And Chavez Jr – who formerly held the WBC middleweight title – laboured to a points decision. He faced boos from the crowd but called out YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul – who later beat Mike Perry that night. “Jake Paul, why not?” Chavez Jr responded when asked who he wants to fight next. “I’m a better fighter than his opponents, that’s for sure.”The pair have been linked with a fight before after Chavez Jr revealed he turned down over $2million. And he even claimed he would RETIRE from boxing if he was to lose to Paul. The American social media sensation is now 10-1 and moves onto his rescheduled November 15 against Mike Tyson. Most read in BoxingIron Mike was forced to initially pull out amid a health precaution. But the bout is back on in Texas meanwhile Paul also called out two-weight UFC champ Alex Pereira. Mike Tyson, you’re next big boy. Sign the contract!” Paul said. November 15th on Netflix, I’m excited for that one.”I’m going to go home and prepare for that. And, Alex Pereira, you said you want to box, I’m the king of this. “I’m the king of this, come over we can make it happen. I want you Alex Pereira. “Indeed, I just beat a BKFC champion, I beat multiple UFC champions and he said he wants to box, so Alex Pereira, after Mike Tyson lets make it happen.” More

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      Watch Jake Paul’s boxing protege Ashton Sylve get brutally KOd with savage combo after ‘losing every minute of fight’

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      JAKE PAUL’S top boxing prospect Ashton Sylve was brutally knocked out in a fight he was cruising in. Sylve came into the bout 11-0 with nine KOs and tipped as one of the sport’s future stars.Lucas Bahdi KOd Ashton SylveCredit: GettyAnd he made his return in Florida on the undercard of Paul’s bout with ex-UFC welterweight-turned-bare-knuckle boxer Mike Perry.Sylve took on 16-0 Canadian puncher Lucas Bahdi and stormed to an early lead. But suddenly in round six he was hit with a thudding right hand and the follow up left hook sent the young American crashing to the canvas. The fight was immediately waved off to crown Bahdi as the come-from-behind victor and Sylve beaten for the first time. Esteemed MMA reporter Ariel Helwani said: “Holy smokes! He was losing every minute of that fight.” Every round. Every minute.””Lucas Bahdi must’ve been praying for this moment, praying for this opportunity. “He’s just shocked the world and has knocked out ‘H20’ Sylve out cold.”Social media was also turned into a frenzy as one said:  “KO OF THE YEAR.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnother added:  “Landed on his face…Brutal.”One hailed: “Crazy comeback wow.”Sylve was due to face fellow unbeaten up-and-comer Floyd Schofield in Texas on the undercard of Paul’s fight with Mike Tyson. But the event – due to be Netflix’s first splash into live boxing – was postponed after Tyson pulled out amid a health precaution. It has instead been rescheduled to November 15 but Sylve and Paul took keep-busy bouts. Paul, 27, dropped Perry, 32, three times before winning in round six. But Sylve, 20, looks to have lost his clash with Schofield, 21, following his shock loss. More

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      Jake Paul leaves Mike Perry a bloody mess after flooring ex-UFC star three times before brutal KO

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      JAKE PAUL battered Mike Perry and left him a bloodied mess to set up his dream clash with Mike Tyson.Former UFC and bare-knuckle champ Perry was blitzed after just 40 seconds of a brutal clash at a jam-packed Amalie Arena in Tampa.Jake Paul claimed KO victory over Mike PerryCredit: RexPaul was the more accurate puncherCredit: RexPerry was floored three timesCredit: RexPaul, visibly larger than his opponent, was never in trouble despite flashes from Perry.This was his first boxing bout, and it showed as Paul crunched a series of thumping left hooks and a final right to send the Cleveland fighter down in the sixth.The ref and everyone here, including WWE superstar Hulk Hogan, had seen enough as Paul won convincingly to suggest that his tussle with Tyson, set for November 15th, should be equally as lively.Paul came to the ring dressed as a Gladiator – and some of the savagery unleashed on poor Perry wouldn’t have looked out of place in the Coliseum.”He was hard as nails, but I’m sorry it took so long,” said Paul. “He may be the King of Violence, but Mike Tyson, you’re next.”I am excited for that one.”Paul said the Tyson fight is on “100 per cent” and that the 58-year-old, once dubbed the most dangerous man, is looking “as crazy as ever.””Mike, I love you, this is my sport now,” Paul added. “I am honored. You are a legend, but I am going to take your throne.”Most read in BoxingPaul, 27, scored a pair of knockdowns in the first two rounds and looked on his way to an early night. But Perry, 32, got a second wind and came back into the bout during the mid stages. Still, he was hit far too easily and shaken to his boots on multiple occasions. In the sixth round, Paul unleashed a combination and dropped Perry in the corner to signal the end of the fight. The YouTuber-turned-prizefighter moves to 10-1 and onto his winter clash with Iron Mike while also calling out UFC champion Alex Pereira. “I did put him down in the first round and he just survived it but Mike Tyson! You’re next big boy,” Paul said. “Sign the contract! November 15th on Netflix, I’m excited for that one. I’m going to go home and prepare for that. “And, Alex Pereira, you said you want to box, I’m the king of this. I’m the king of this, come over we can make it happen.”I want you Alex Pereira. Indeed, I just beat a BKFC champion, I beat multiple UFC champions and he said he wants to box, so Alex Pereira, after Mike Tyson lets make it happen.”READ MORE SUN STORIESTyson retired in 2005 but came back in 2020 for an exhibition with Roy Jones Jr that ended in an eight-round draw. He posted a video of himself watching Paul’s fight and teased that the “Countdown Begins.”Paul landed several big right handsCredit: GettyPaul was troubling Perry on the ropesCredit: GettyPerry was floored three times in six roundsCredit: Getty More

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      Jake Paul vs Mike Perry LIVE RESULTS: Latest updates and fight time as Problem Child warms up for huge Mike Tyson clash

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      JAKE PAUL returns to the boxing ring TONIGHT as he squares off with Mike Perry in Florida.The Problem Child was due to meet Mike Tyson in a blockbuster clash, but the boxing legend was forced to reschedule the bout after he suffered a health scare while on a flight in May.Paul will now face Tyson on November 15, but first, he will be hoping to add another W to his CV.The YouTube star will face Perry, 32, a former UFC fighter and current BKFC star whose only professional boxing bout ended in defeat to Kenneth McNeil in 2015.Main event start time: 5am BST/12am ET (approx)TV channel: DAZN PPVLive stream: DAZN app/websiteCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFollow our live blog below…What time will the main event start?The ring-walks for Jake Paul vs Mike Perry will be at approximately 5am BST/12am ET.The fight will stat at around 5.15am BST/ 12.15am ET.SunSport will bring you round-by-round updates of the main event and the whole card right here.Credit: GETTYCopy linkCopiedTonight’s cardJake Paul vs Mike Perry (cruiserweight)Amanda Serrano vs Stevie Morgan (women’s super-lightweight)H20 Sylve vs Lucas Bahdi (lightweight)Tony Aguilar vs Corey Marksman (lightweight)Julio Cesar Chavez Jr vs Uriah Hall (cruiserweight)Shadasia Green vs Natasha Spence (women’s super middleweight)Julio Solis vs TBA (lightweight)Alexis Chaparro vs Kevin Hill (middleweight)Credit: GETTYCopy linkCopiedHello and welcome to SunSport’s live blog of Jake Paul vs Mike Perry!The Problem Child returns to the ring to take on former UFC star Perry tonight in Florida.Paul was due to fight boxing legend Mike Tyson this evening, but the 58-year-old had to delay the bout until November after the former heavyweight champ suffered a health scare while on a flight in May.But The Problem Child was committed to fighting tonight in a bid to stay active ahead of the biggest clash of his life.Credit: GETTYCopy linkCopied More