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    Floyd Mayweather vs John Gotti III LIVE RESULTS: Stream, fight start time and latest updates from huge rematch

    FLOYD MAYWEATHER returns to the ring TONIGHT for a highly anticipated rematch against John Gotti III.The two last went head-to-head in an exhibition bout in Florida in June 2023, with the fight ending in chaos.Referee Kenny Bayliss stopped the bout in the sixth round and declared it a no-contest, which led to Gotti III charging at Mayweather, prompting a mass brawl in the ring.Each fighter’s respective camps stormed the ring with several punches thrown in crazy scenes – leading to both competitors being escorted out of the venue.Card start time: 7.30pm ET/12.30am BSTMain event start time: 12.15am ET/5.15am BST (approx)TV/Stream: DAZN PPVFollow our live blog below…What happened after the fight stopped?Following the brawl, Mayweather and Gotti eventually had to be escorted out of the arena.But the rivalling camps continued to scrap by the ring and backstage until police were forced to intervene.A cop squad forced fans out of the arena as tensions boiled over inside the Fla Live Arena in Fort Lauderdale.Copy linkCopiedBefore the chaosIt was all going so well last time before the previous match ended in a mass brawl.Mayweather wouldn’t like to read this but the fight was very even.Credit: RexCopy linkCopiedWho is on the undercard?Here are all the confirmed fights set to take place on the Mayweather vs Gotti III 2 undercard:Floyd Mayweather vs John Gotti IIIVictor Ortiz vs. Rodrigo Damian CoriaAlan David Picasso vs. Azat HovhannisyanLuis Rodriguez vs. Cesar VacaAaron Silva vs. Alfonso FloresSilvia Torres vs. Cecilia RodriguezCopy linkCopiedWho is on the undercard?Here are all the confirmed fights set to take place on the Mayweather vs Gotti III 2 undercard:Floyd Mayweather vs John Gotti IIIVictor Ortiz vs. Rodrigo Damian CoriaAlan David Picasso vs. Azat HovhannisyanLuis Rodriguez vs. Cesar VacaAaron Silva vs. Alfonso FloresSilvia Torres vs. Cecilia RodriguezCopy linkCopiedWelcome to Floyd Mayweather vs John Gotti III 2Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather makes his highly-anticipated return to the ring TONIGHT as he takes on John Gotti III in – and you don’t want to miss itThe two rivals last went head-to-head in an exhibition bout in Florida in June 2023, with the fight ending in chaos.There was a lot of trash-talking and rough tactics in the sixth round, which led referee Kenny Bayliss to stop the bout and declare it a no-contest.Once the bout was waved off, Gotti III, the grandson of organised crime boss John Gotti, charged at Mayweather, prompting a mass brawl in the ring.Each fighter’s respective camps stormed the ring with several punches thrown in crazy scenes – leading to both competitors being escorted out of the venue.Gotti III was slapped with a six-month suspension for his antics in Florida and now returns to the ring for the rematch with Mayweather having served his ban.But that is a thing of the past and the boxers finally get to put hands on one another again.However, there is a very entertaining undercard to get through first.Credit: The Mega AgencyCopy linkCopied More

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    Tyson Fury relaxes on holiday as Gypsy King prepares for biggest fight of career in Oleksandr Usyk rematch

    TYSON FURY has been soaking up the sun on a family holiday ahead of his upcoming rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.The Gypsy King took to Instagram to share a series of snaps from his luxury trip away.Tyson Fury enjoy has been enjoying the sunshine on a family holidayCredit: Instagram / @tysonfuryThe Gypsy King shared a series of pics on InstagramCredit: Instagram / @tysonfuryHe posed for a photo with his daughter, VenezuelaCredit: Instagram / @tysonfuryHe posed for a picture with his daughter, Venezuela, 14, next to a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees.Fury also shared a video of himself floating in a swimming pool with a caption that read: “Work hard play hard.”In a caption for a different video, this time of the ocean, he wrote: “Want the world then go get it! NO POINT IN LOOKING BACK YOUR NOT GOING THAT DIRECTION. Blessed by God in Jesus mighty name.”The heavyweight legend is set to face Usyk in a rematch later this year.READ MORE ON FURYFury suffered a split decision defeat to the Ukrainian in May.Usyk became undisputed world heavyweight champion as a result.The Gypsy King has since activated a rematch clause and a second bout has been pencilled in for December 21.However, Tony Bellew is convinced he will face an even heavier defeat this time around.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFury has continued training while on holidayCredit: Instagram / @tysonfuryThe former WBC cruiserweight champion said: “If I’m being totally honest, do I think he’ll win? No.”I think he’ll lose again, and this time, I think he’ll lose really, really clearly. Oleksandr Usyk brutally calls out ‘Greedy Belly’ Tyson Fury after Gypsy King fires warning to Ukrainian ahead of rematch”Because Usyk, this time, will go on the back foot, and that is the worst nightmare for Tyson Fury because that’s one that he can’t control.”You’ve got to understand, he pressed the whole fight. He walked the 6ft 9ins, 20 stone man down. He walked him down and bullied him.”TYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK AS IT HAPPENED: RELIVE ALL THE ACTION FROM THE UNDISPUTED WORLD TITLE THRILLER More

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    Jake Paul reveals behind-the-scenes talks are underway with boxing chiefs in bid to secure shock world title fight 

    JAKE PAUL is in behind-the-scenes talks with boxing chiefs in a bid to map out a shock world title shot. The YouTuber-turned-prizefighter is 10-1 in the ring with his only loss coming against Tommy Fury via split-decision in 2023. Jake Paul has his eyes on boxing titlesPaul wants to rematch Fury but first returns on November 15 in Texas against Mike Tyson in a controversial clash scrutinised for the age gap. But the outspoken American still harbours lofty ambitions of one day challenging for the cruiserweight world championship. He was even backed by WBA president Gilberto Mendoza to fight former super-middleweight champ Julio Cesar Chavez Jr for some form of title. And Paul is speaking with the governing bodies in the background to put himself in a position to fight for boxing gold. READ MORE IN BOXINGHe said at a Professional Fighters League event: “There’s definitely conversations going on behind the scenes.”I think Gilbert from the WBA wanted me and Julio Chavez to fight for a belt, like a regional.”I don’t know what the belt would be exactly but definitely starting to have those conversations.”And after some of these big fights, maybe the Tommy rematch or maybe Tyson all these things, then I’m gonna be focusing on the path to world champion.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe WBC were willing to rank Paul, 27, if he had beaten Fury, 25, in their celebrity grudge match. And he has also worked with the WBO for his charitable boxing organisation to further improve his relationships outside the ring. Paul still has his eyes on a rematch with Fury after facing 58-year-old Tyson before turning his attention on the title belts. He said: “It’s just a timing thing. I think it could happen end of next year or early 2026.”But when the timing’s right, we’re gonna just go for it and see what happens. “I think it also depends on like the Tommy Fury fight and any other big name fights that come up. “There’s discussions with some other big names behind the scenes. So it really just depends on how those conversations go. “That’s why I think end of next year or early 2026 we’ll start to like target a sanctioning body and then just go up the rankings.”Jake Paul wants to rematch Tommy FuryCredit: GettyMike Tyson returns to boxing to fight Jake PaulCredit: EPA More

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    Jake Paul reveals staggering amount he will have earned in boxing after Mike Tyson fight

    JAKE PAUL admits even he is blown away by the fact his boxing earnings are about to reach $100MILLION. The YouTuber-turned-boxer burst onto the fight scene in 2020 with his polarising career in the ring continuing to print money. Mike Tyson with Jake Paul ahead of their November 15 fightCredit: EPAHe returns on November 15 in Texas against Mike Tyson in what is his most controversial but lucrative fight yet. Paul has boasted about making $40m (£31m) alone for the fight – which marks Netflix’s first move into live boxing. And that will shoot his overall earnings to $100m (£75m) for the man who just six years ago was the star of Disney Channel show Bizaardvark. With a grin, Paul said: “Not bad at all, man, I can’t believe it. I’ve already exceeded all my own expectations in life and boxing and everything.READ MORE IN BOXING”So whatever happens next is just gravy and I’m just having fun with it and trying to inspire other kids because I’m literally from Ohio.”Middle of this town grew up with a blue collar family and didn’t know what any of this world is. “And so it really shows like if you want to do something, you just gotta go for it.”Paul earned $30m (£22.7m) in his only ever defeat to Tommy Fury, 25, in Saudi Arabia in 2023. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIn 2021, Forbes listed him among boxing’s top earners with £30m made, while he pocketed around £10m for beating Nate Diaz, 39, in 2023. Paul, 27, was due to fight Tyson, 58, on July 20 but the beloved boxing icon pulled out amid a health precaution. Jake Paul rubs salt into ‘dumbass’ Tommy Fury’s wounds as he offers Molly-Mae a JOB after boxing rival’s shock break-upHis team suggested backup opponents to fill in but Netflix remained adamant Iron Mike must headline in their inaugural boxing event. Paul later stopped bare-knuckle boxing champion Mike Perry, 32, in the meantime while Tyson made a recovery. So the controversial clash – scrutinised for the three-decade age gap – has been postponed but Netflix are well and truly in the Jake Paul business. He said: “They’ve expressed interest in wanting to work with Most Valuable Promotions and me and Nakisa [Bidarian] moving forward but in terms of opponents, we haven’t gone into discussions.”But I definitely think once this is a massive success, I think there’ll be 50 to 70 million viewers live and that’ll break so many streaming records.”Once that happens, I believe Netflix will wanna do more things with MVP.”Paul hosted the press conference between Francis Ngannou, 37, and Renan Ferreira, 34, ahead of their Professional Fighters League clash on October 19 in Saudi Arabia. The American is signed to the PFL to make his MMA debut – but he warned his immediate future remains in the ring. READ MORE SUN STORIESPaul said: “It’ll most likely be boxing unless a name comes up and there’s a new free agent, most likely we will go back to boxing.”But like I said, I’m ready for MMA, we just need to find the right person.”Jake Paul is close to earning $100m from boxing More

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    Jake Paul issues update on MMA debut fight and lists FOUR names on his radar including two boxing rivals

    JAKE PAUL is still on the search to find his first opponent in MMA – and could turn to some familiar boxing faces. Paul is 10-1 in the ring but signed with the Professional Fighters League to make his cage debut. Jake Paul is still on the search to find his first opponent in MMAThe YouTuber-turned-prizefighter and PFL are still combing through their options having been ready to offer £10million to Nate Diaz. Paul said: “Just about finding the name. We have the money, we’re ready to go. We’re ready to make offers to people.”It’s just like they have to be able to draw sales and it has to be a fight where it’s like this is my first MMA fight.”So I think I could beat Nate Diaz in my first MMA fight. It would be tough of course, 50/50 fight. READ MORE IN BOXING”But I don’t wanna go into something where I’m gonna be outclassed, like fighting Khabib in my first MMA fight.”Paul, 27, beat ex-UFC star Diaz, 39, in their 2023 boxing bout but his calls to rematch in MMA have been snubbed. So he could instead turn to Jorge Masvidal, 39, or even former UFC champion Tyron Woodley, 42, who he twice beat in boxing. Paul said: “Nate Diaz, Masvidal, I would face in MMA and then I don’t even know like who else is out there that would that would make sense really.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”Tyron would be interesting for sure. I think that could be like a good plan. That would go crazy.”Paul suffered defeat for the first time last year by losing a split-decision to Tommy Fury in Saudi Arabia. Jake Paul rubs salt into ‘dumbass’ Tommy Fury’s wounds as he offers Molly-Mae a JOB after boxing rival’s shock break-upHe is desperate to avenge the result and even put up a £20m package to fight Fury, 25, in both boxing and MMA. Paul revealed: “I think that’s actually still a discussion. So that could be interesting for sure. Me versus Tommy in MMA.”The American returns to the ring on November 15 in a controversial clash against boxing icon Mike Tyson, 58. So it leaves Paul’s MMA debut delayed even further despite building a custom ring in his Puerto Rico gym. He admitted: “I haven’t started training, just the boxing takes up so much of my time and that’s what I’m focused on and until an MMA fight comes up.”That’s when I’ll focus on it and I’ll probably need like an eight-month camp if I do an MMA fight just the eight months to do jiu-jitsu, kicking all that stuff.”The YouTuber-turned-boxer is signed to the PFLCredit: Professional Fighters LeagueJake Paul wants to rematch Tommy FuryCredit: GettyTyron Woodley twice lost to Jake PaulCredit: SHOWTIMEJorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz have also been called out by Jake PaulCredit: Getty More

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    Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury brutally warned off career switch by man who has fought BOTH with boxing fight predicted

    FRANCIS NGANNOU warned rivals Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury against making an MMA switch – while predicting their boxing fight.Ngannou put his cage career on hold to cross over to boxing for a pair of bouts against AJ and Fury. Tyson Fury controversially beat Francis NgannouCredit: ReutersNgannou was knocked out by Anthony JoshuaCredit: GettyHe was firstly beaten via controversial decision to Fury, 36, despite dropping the former WBC champion last October. Ngannou, 37, was then brutally knocked out by Joshua, 34, in March and now returns to MMA after two boxing bouts. AJ and Fury are still yet to resolve their blockbuster British feud in the ring as they head towards separate bouts. Joshua faces Daniel Dubois on September 21 for the IBF title while Oleksandr Usyk rematches Fury on December 21 after his May victory.READ MORE IN BOXINGThere is hope after that the long-awaited Battle of Britain between AJ and the Gypsy King can finally be made and Ngannou – having shared the ring with both men – cannot split them.He said: “Two different styles. Everybody tries to win, I’d give it 50-50 just for that fight.” What Ngannou is certain about, though, is that neither boxing star should ever trade the ring for the cage. He said: “They don’t want that smoke. Nobody wants that. I mean, I wouldn’t want it either, I don’t blame them.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”There is a lot of elements in MMA that’s way complicated for a boxer to cross over than for an MMA fighter to cross over to boxing.”I’d need to see them do some practise.Jake Paul left ‘s—ing himself’ after being forced to separate giants Francis Ngannou and Renan Ferreira ahead of MMA clash”Maybe some of them have a wrestling skill that you don’t know or a grappling skill that you don’t know. You’d need to see.”Ngannou makes his MMA return after two years out the cage on October 19 in Saudi Arabia against 6ft 8in Renan Ferreira in his Professional Fighters League debut. More

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    Jake Paul rubs salt into ‘dumbass’ Tommy Fury’s wounds as he offers Molly-Mae a JOB after boxing rival’s shock break-up

    JAKE PAUL rubbed salt into Tommy Fury’s wounds by offering Molly-Mae Hague a JOB – in the wake of the shock celebrity break-up. Fury was dumped by Molly-Mae – who he met on reality TV show Love Island in 2019 – last week amid allegations of cheating.Tommy Fury beat Jake Paul in 2023 and the American wants a rematchCredit: GettyAnd Paul couldn’t resist goading his rival over his split from partner Molly-Mae HagueCredit: InstagramIt came over a year after the unbeaten boxer, 25, became the first, and so far only, man to defeat Paul in the ring. YouTuber megastar-turned-fighter Paul has since offered Fury a very lucrative rematch on Netflix – which was rejected and instead accepted by ring legend Mike Tyson. And Paul – speaking at a Professional Fighters League media event – revelled in pointing out that was seemingly just one of many mistakes his ring rival has made in recent times.Paul, 27, grinned: “He definitely continues to devalue himself over time.READ MORE IN BOXING”Saying no to the Netflix opportunity was probably the dumbest thing a boxer in history has done. “You literally have the opportunity to fight on the biggest platform and now… his value just keeps on going down. “He’s gonna need extra money now and all that. The price and offers on our end are going to keep going down. “But definitely feel bad for him but also, you’re a dumbass.” Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPaul recently celebrated the launch of his men’s health line W and recruited the likes of rapper and model Rubi Rose as an ambassador. And the master marketer cheekily opened the door to hiring Molly-Mae, in a brutal dig at Fury following their very public split.Tommy Fury’s heartbreaking comment to Molly-Mae about baby Bambi that fans say ‘proved it would never work’ – before star cheated with ‘multiple women’Paul chuckled: “It’s not a bad idea, Molly-Mae – we’re going to bring you in on W.” Despite the swipes, Paul did express sympathy for Fury and Molly-Mae’s one-year-old daughter Bambi. Paul said: “I just hope they’re figuring it out and figuring it out with the kid and stuff like that. “But, I’m still going to beat his ass as a single father.” Paul lost a split-decision to Fury in Saudi Arabia and offered him a rematch as part of Netflix’s first move into live boxing.Timeline of Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury’s splitAfter five years together, Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury split up in August 2024.At around 4pm on Wednesday, August 14, Molly-Mae and Tommy suffer an explosive showdown and Molly-Mae announces her split from fiancé Tommy Fury, saying ‘ I never imagined our story would end, especially not this way’.An hour later Tommy shares a separate and brief statement confirming they have parted ways, and thanks Molly-Mae for making him ‘a dad’.The real reason they split emerges and on Thursday, August 15 The Sun reveals how Molly-Mae learned Tommy had cheated on her – leading to an explosive showdown.On Saturday, August 17, The Sun reveals how Molly-Mae had been sent an upsetting video showing Tommy kissing a girl in a nightclub in North Macedonia on a lads holiday – leading her to dump him and kick him out of their home.Exactly one week after the split a Danish woman accused of getting close to Tommy in North Macedonia speaks to The Sun. On Wednesday, August 21, she denies she is the girl who kissed Tommy.Thursday, August 22, a second woman comes forward and claims Tommy sent her flirty messages after they met at a nightclub in Mancheser.After it was turned down, heavyweight boxing icon Tyson, 58, accepted with the controversial clash set for November 15. But Paul still wants to avenge the sole loss on his 11-fight record and warned he is a new man over 12 months on from defeat. He said: “I need to do that, all the fans want it. It’s a massive fight, it was a good fight. READ MORE SUN STORIES“So, I need to go back and avenge my loss and for me that will be very pleasurable and I believe that I will wipe the floor with Tommy Fury now. “My skill-level is just on a different, different level. I’m not even the same fighter any more.” Jake Paul at the Professional Fighters League ‘Battle of the Giants’ press conference More

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    Inside Mike Tyson’s training for Jake Paul fight as boxing icon’s ex-protege Francis Ngannou warns he’ll ‘beat his ass’

    FRANCIS NGANNOU warned Jake Paul that former mentor Mike Tyson is about to “beat his ass.” YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul faces heavyweight boxing royalty Tyson on November 15 in Texas. Mike Tyson with former protege Francis NgannouCredit: AFPMike Tyson facing off with Jake PaulCredit: RexIron Mike spent time last year helping Ngannou bridge the gap from MMA to boxing ahead of his ring debut against Tyson Fury. And he got an inside look into Tyson and backed the American great to make easy work of Paul – who is over 30 years younger. Ngannou said: “I think Tyson will still beat his ass up. “He’s definitely not as he was when he was young but when he moves around you and shows you something, you’re like, ‘What the hell is this?’READ MORE IN BOXING”That’s something that people don’t understand about Mike Tyson. He moves from your left to your right in the blink of an eye.”Tyson, 58, was due to face Paul, 27, on July 20 but he was forced to pull out amid a health precaution after a stomach ulcer flared up. Now he is preparing for his first professionally sanctioned bout since 2005, despite an exhibition comeback in 2020 against Roy Jones Jr. Tyson was in the gym with Ngannou, 37, last year before the crossover boxing clash against Fury, 36. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe ex-UFC champion scored a stunning knockdown – only to lose a controversial decision. He was then knocked out by Anthony Joshua, 34, in March and now returns to MMA on October 19. Jake Paul left ‘s—ing himself’ after being forced to separate giants Francis Ngannou and Renan Ferreira ahead of MMA clashNgannou faces 6ft 8in Brazilian Renan Ferreia, 37, in Saudi Arabia in his first MMA fight back since 2022. Paul hosted the Professional Fighters League press conference and had the terrifying job of facing off the giant heavyweight pair. But Ngannou hardly noticed. He said: “Jake Paul is not our weight class, we barely noticed that he was there! Other than the moment I walked in and shook his hand.”But face-to-face to each other, when I looked into his eyes when I was looking up, I did not see Jake Paul at all. He wasn’t in my line.”Francis Ngannou in between Jake Paul and Renan Ferreira More