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      ‘Stop spreading fake news’ – Jake Paul’s business partner shuts down wild rumours of rules for Mike Tyson fight

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      JAKE PAUL’S business partner has shut down wild rumours surrounding the rules for his fight with Mike Tyson.YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul and heavyweight icon Tyson are to collide in a controversial clash on July 20 in Texas.Jake Paul and Mike Tyson facing offCredit: @jakepaulBut there is yet to be any confirmation on the rules or whether it will be a professionally sanctioned bout or an exhibition. There were baseless claims on social media that the fight would be contested in 16oz gloves opposed to 10oz, the rounds would be over two minutes instead of three and no judges would score the bout. The rumours were completely made up and Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder of Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions, set the record straight. Bidarian said: “Breaking news, there is no news. Stop spreading fake news. There’s no truth to all this stuff around Jake Paul and Mike Tyson. READ MORE IN BOXING”Here’s what is true, one; Mike Tyson is in unbelievable shape and training like he hasn’t in many, many years and is looking scary for Jake Paul.”Two, there are no tickets for sale. If you bought tickets those are tickets that don’t exist.”Three, over 85,000 people have signed up to get access to tickets when they go on sale. This is going to be a historic event.” Paul is 9-1 as a boxer, suffering his only defeat to Tyson’s brother Tommy in February 2023, but has won three since.Most read in BoxingCredit: The SunCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMeanwhile, Tyson retired in 2005 but did return in 2020 for an exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr, which ended in an eight-round draw.That bout was not officially sanctioned and was competed with 12oz gloves, over two minute rounds without headguards on. Bidarian had also previously spoken out to confirm headgear would NOT be worn by either Paul or Tyson after responding to yet more rumours. Jake Paul fumes ‘we live in a f***ed up world’ over shock claims Mike Tyson fight has an ‘agreed’ ending More

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      Tyson Fury ‘needs to look in the mirror’ says Carl Froch after heavyweight champ praises Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson

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      TYSON FURY has been told to take a long hard look at himself in the mirror by Carl Froch after praising Jake Paul’s fight with Mike Tyson.YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul and heavyweight icon Tyson are to collide in a controversial clash on July 20 in Texas.Jake Paul and Mike Tyson facing offCredit: @jakepaulTyson Fury threw his support to Jake Paul’s fight with Mike TysonCredit: instagram/Jake PaulTyson will be 58 by the time the fight for the ages comes around and nearly 20 years removed from his last professional bout.So his comeback – which is not yet confirmed as a sanctioned fight or an exhibition – has come under criticism by the likes of Froch amid safety fears.But current world heavyweight champion Fury argued the fight for the ages is “fantastic for boxing”. That drew a furious response from Froch, who told Instant Casinos: “No, it’s not good for boxing. READ MORE IN BOXING”For Tyson Fury to say that it’s good for boxing… he needs to look in the mirror, have a look at what he’s done, have a look at what professional fighters do and what they go through, and then think to himself, this is Jake Paul, a performing clown jumping in there with a 57-year-old man, who is a legend and an icon in professional boxing.” Tyson retired in 2005 but did return in 2020 for an exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr, which ended in an eight-round draw.Meanwhile Paul is 9-1 as a boxer who suffered his only defeat to Tyson’s brother Tommy in February 2023, but has won three since.Froch, 46, retired in 2014 after knocking out George Groves in front of 80,000 at Wembley but admitted he would return to fight Paul.Most read in BoxingCredit: The SunCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe said: “He’s an absolute f**king idiot for fighting Mike Tyson. It’s wrong. It should be stopped. “Listen, I hope Tyson goes in there for 30 seconds, unleashes hell on Jake Paul, flattens him, and does boxing proud. “Jake Paul’s been dead disrespectful as well in his build-up. He’s been biting ears off and trying to mimic Mike Tyson and copy him. “I just don’t find it funny. If he had any bollocks about him, he’d fight me, wouldn’t he? I’d love to punch his teeth down the back of his throat.” Carl Froch slammed Jake Paul vs Mike TysonCredit: Rex More

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      Apollonia Lllewellyn branded ‘lovely bunny’ as she poses in sexy outift and wishes delirious fans Happy Easter

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      APOLLONIA LLEWELLYN took social media by storm once more with another raunchy snap.This time, Apollonia posed in a tiny Easter bunny costume to wish her fans happy holidays.Apollonia Llewellyn posed in a tiny Easter bunny outfitCredit: Instagram apolloniallewellynApollonia sent her fans in absolute meltdown with her latest snapCredit: Instagram apolloniallewellynThe boxing ring girl wore some white lingerie along with a pair of bunny ears and a pink bowtie. Apollonia posted on Instagram: “Happy Easter.”The social media model, though, attracted just over 1,000 likes from her 580,000 followers who flocked the comments’ section.One fan commented: “The hottest Easter bunny ever.”Read More on BoxingAnother posted: “Love this one.”A third said: “Happy Easter beautiful.”This one wrote: “Absolutely Gorgeous.”And another gushed: “Lovely bunny.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERApollonia made her name as a ring girl with Misfits boxing.And she has since attracted a large following across social media.Ten Times Apollonia Llewellyn Send Fans Wild on InstagramThe Brit often shares pics of herself on luxurious holidays with outfits that leave very little to imagination.Inside Apollonia’s glamorous life as ring girl and model …Apollonia burst out of this tiny silver bikini as she drank her ‘morning juice’Credit: INSTAGRAMConor McGregor was among 8,000 fans who enjoyed this see-through lacy outfitCredit: INSTAGRAMThousands of Apollonia’s fans enjoyed the view on the ring girl’s holiday to New YorkCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia braved the snow in the Lake DistrictCredit: InstagramApollonia really enjoyed this bowl of pasta on her summer holiday to SantoriniCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia invited fans to ‘sit and stare’ at this picture, and thousands took her up on the invitationCredit: INSTAGRAMFans were worried Apollonia’s top had shrunk in the wash as she enjoyed this hearty breakfastCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia’s followers were in awe of the stunner’s new hairdo as she wowed in a tiny yellow bikiniCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia sent a cheeky message to her fans as she posed in this glamorous see-through numberCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia told fans ‘no caption needed’ as she squeezed into this skin-tight see-through playsuitCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia revealed he ‘idea of happiness’ is being ‘wind swept on the beach’ with this busty snapCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia left very little to the imagination as she ‘brightened fans’ Mondays’ in a skimpy wet T-shirtCredit: INSTAGRAMApollonia shot to recognition as a member of the Misfits Boxing fight night teamShe has garnered her a huge social media presenceCredit: INSTAGRAM @apolloniallewellynApollonia has over 570,000 Instagram followersCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynShe has turned down a staggering £100,000 to pose nude beforeCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynThe model insisted she isn’t money-orientedCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynApollonia shows off her jet setting lifestyle onlineCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynShe also holidayed in New YorkCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynApollonia is no stranger to a bikini pictureCredit: INSTAGRAM @apolloniallewellynShe has built a huge following on social mediaCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellynApollonia works as a model alongside her social fameCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn More

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      I was Mike Tyson’s last boxing opponent, if he lands on the chin it’s going to be problematic for Jake Paul

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      JAKE PAUL has been warned he is facing a disaster if Mike Tyson can land flush on his chin.The YouTuber-turned-boxer takes on heavyweight boxing icon Tyson in a controversial clash on July 20 in Texas.Roy Jones Jr was the last man to share the ring with Mike TysonCredit: EPAPaul is 9-1 as a boxer, suffering his only defeat last year to Tommy Fury before bouncing back with three straight wins.Tyson meanwhile officially retired in 2005 but did return in 2020 to draw over eight exhibition rounds with fellow great Roy Jones Jr.And Jones can vouch for the power Iron Mike still posseses – despite the fact he will be 58 by the time of the bout. Jones, 55, said on The Lunch Club: “The Jake Paul Mike Tyson fight is not an exhibition, I’ve heard it’s been upgraded to a fight. READ MORE IN b”If it’s a fight, it’s very intriguing how it may turn out because Jake Paul has gotten a lot better as a boxer over the days but Mike Tyson even at 58 or however old he is, is still Mike Tyson.”When I boxed him, he still punched like Mike Tyson. If he hits anybody square on the chin it’s going to be problematic, I don’t care who it is. “I like Jake Paul, he’s a good guy and he’s doing good with his boxing stuff. “I think it’s a good promotional situation for him and Mike, they should go really good numbers especially having upgraded to a real fight.Most read in BoxingCredit: The SunCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”If Mike comes out and does what Mike normally does, then it’s going to be a tough situation for Jake. “If Jake can stay away from him for four or five rounds, then Jake has a chance but he’s going to have to do a lot of manoeuvring to stay away from him.”Jake Paul fumes ‘we live in a f***ed up world’ over shock claims Mike Tyson fight has an ‘agreed’ ending Paul has come under criticism amid the 30-year age gap between him and Tyson.And still details such as whether it will be professionally sanctioned or not are yet to be revealed despite the news headguards will NOT be worn. Paul spoke out in defence of the fight for the ages and insisted it will be his toughest test to date.He said on his podcast: “I am biting off a lot.”This is definitely the toughest, most savage, lethal opponent regardless of age, because the power is the last thing to go.“But the reaction and reception of it is insane. I almost can’t even believe it, so very surreal and very, very grateful for all of that.”Jake Paul and Mike Tyson facing offCredit: @jakepaul More

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      ‘That’s wrong’ – Boxing fans fume as ‘completely out of it’ Rolly Romero is interviewed after being KO’d by Pitbull Cruz

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      BOXING fans fumed as “completely out of it” Rolly Romero was interviewed after being brutally knocked out by Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz. Romero put his WBA super-lightweight title on the line in Las Vegas in the chief support of Amazon Prime’s inaugural pay-per-view event. Rolly Romero was left ‘completely out of it’ after being KO’d by Isaac ‘Pitbull’ CruzCredit: Esther Lin/Premier Boxing ChampionsRomero lost his title after being stopped in round eightCredit: GettyHe was rocked in the opening round, sent reeling backwards, but managed to survive the early onslaught. But Cruz, 25, came on strong half way through the title bout and almost had Romero, 29, out on his feet in the seventh. The writing was on the wall as again the Mexican poured on the pressure the very next round with a barrage of shots. And after one too many left hooks and right hands had Romero in all sort of trouble, referee Tom Taylor rightfully stepped in. It crowned Cruz as the new champion and Romero suffered only his second loss after being KO’d by Gervonta Davis in 2022. The American was interviewed moments after being stopped on his feet and looked visibly dazed. He struggled to get his words out and had to pause before saying: “I want to tell everybody, thanks for coming out. “And honestly, happy Easter everybody, you guys. It’s like Jesus was resurrected, I’ll be back. Most read in Boxing”I want to tell everybody, happy Easter and thank you for supporting me and following me.” Fans were left in discomfort at the watch as one said: “Rolly Romero was completely out of it after getting KO’d by Pitbull Cruz.” Errol Spence Jr calls out Sebastian Fundora after Tim Tszyu suffers shock lossAnother added: “Interviewing a fighter that has been KO’d is wrong.”One asked: “Why would they even interview him.”Cruz settled the score after a bitter build up of being probed and poked by Romero.And he gloated: “I didn’t want to come here and just win, I wanted to massacre Rolly and make him eat all the garbage he said to me. “I fought with the intention to leave the decision out of the judges’ hands.”Cruz stopped Romero on his feet to win the titleCredit: Esther Lin/Premier Boxing Champions More

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      Tim Tszyu in shock ‘bloodbath’ points loss against Sebastian Fundora after boxing icon’s son’s suffers horror cut

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      TIM TSZYU suffered a shock points loss to late replacement Sebastian Fundora after sustaining a horror cut which caused a bloodbath of a bout.Tszyu was due to face Keith Thurman in Amazon Prime’s inaugural pay-per-view event but the ex-welterweight champion pulled out injured. Tim Tszyu suffered a shock points loss to late replacement Sebastian FundoraCredit: Esther Lin/Premier Boxing ChampionsTszyu suffered a horror cutCredit: GettyIt was a total bloodbathCredit: APSo in stepped the 6ft 6in super-welterweight Fundora, who inherited the WBO and WBC title shot on a week’s notice. The lanky American was considered an outsider coming into the bout having only been stopped by Brian Mendoza 11 months prior. But Fundora pulled off a remarkable upset victory to hand Tszyu – son of Aussie legend Kostya – a first loss in 25 bouts.Tszyu, 29, said: “Look, I told you, I’m an old throwback fighter whatever circumstances. “I couldn’t see but all credit belongs to the man who won tonight. These things happen. The momentum was rolling. “I was swinging hard in the first rounds and then ‘boom’, you’re blinded completely. But, look, this is boxing. “This is part of the sport and it happens. Congratulations to Fundora – he’s the new king at 154.”An accidental elbow from Fundora, 26, in round two left Tszyu completely covered in blood with claret running down his face. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut the ringside doctor and referee cleared the son of a legend to box on, doing so with impaired vision for ten of the 12 rounds. And it was Fundora – who claimed to have broken his nose – that just edged out Tszyu to join his sister Gabriela as a world champion. ‘The height difference is killing me,’ cry fans as Tszyu and Fundora face off following last minute change of fighterHe said: “We’ve been praying for this moment for a long time and I’m just happy that Tim Tszyu gave me the opportunity and the opportunity became my dream come true. “I didn’t want to break my nose today, but this is my life and this is boxing. I just had to be smart. I used my brain. I hope you saw me use my boxing skills tonight.“Tszyu is a world champion for a reason. It’s an honor to share the ring and make history with him. This means the world to me. “My dad is in the running for Trainer of the Year with me and my sister both being world champions. Boxing is our life and I’m very grateful.”Former unified welterweight world champ Errol Spence Jr, 34, got in the ring to call out Fundora. But Terence Crawford, 36, who beat the Texan last year, has also set his sights on a move up in weight to challenge Fundora. Errol Spence Jr called out new champ FundoraCredit: Esther Lin/Premier Boxing Champions More

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      Ricky Hatton’s son Campbell SPLITS from his uncle trainer days after first boxing loss

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      RICKY HATTON’S son Campbell has announced his split from his trainer – uncle Matthew Hatton.Hatton, 23, shared some words of gratitude for the help he has received from his uncle over the years.Campbell Hatton has split from his uncle trainer MatthewCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom BoxingIt comes after Hatton suffered the first defeat of his careerCredit: GettyHatton is the son of former world champion RickyCredit: @rickyhitmanhattonBut he has decided he needs a fresh start and a new trainer after suffering the first defeat of his career.Hatton was beaten by James Flint via unanimous decision last week.He now boasts a 14-1 record and thanked Matthew for the impact he has had on his career.A social media post from Hatton read: “Spent most days over the last 7 years alongside this man & loved every second. READ MORE IN BOXING”Uncle, trainer & best mate rolled into one.”Time for a change for the next part of the journey but will always be grateful for everything he’s done for me. It’s been a belter 🥊”Matthew has taken the split in good spirits and expressed how much he enjoyed being part of Hatton’s journey.He wrote on X: “What a journey the last seven years. I’ve enjoyed it immensely.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER”Always made him a priority and always will. The right time to move on”Campbell Hatton the future is yours 🙌🏻 Find a way 👊🏻 Make it happen 🚀”Dancing on Ice’s Ricky Hatton falls over in front of packed pub just hours after being booted from ITV show More

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      Thieves steal half the RING in van raid ahead of heavyweight boxing clash between Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke

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      FABIO WARDLEY and Frazer Clarke’s British title fight faced the KO when the RING was stolen from a van – but the show thankfully goes on.The heavyweight rivals collide in a brilliant bout for the Lonsdale belt at the O2 Arena on Easter Sunday.Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke’s title fight faced a bump in the roadCredit: ReutersA van containing half of the ring was stolen before the boutAnd like is the case for all top fights in the UK, Mike Goodall’s Ringcraft company will put together the ring for the fight.But Goodall revealed on social media that one of his vans that contained half the ring was stolen in the middle of the night.He posted: “Identical sprinter to this stolen early hours of this morning 30/3/24 from hotel car park Canning Town area London …..contains half a boxing ring for Sunday nights Sky Boxing show Reward for Return.”Fortunately, the canvas or rope cover – which includes specific Boxxer and sponsored printing on it – were in another van.READ MORE IN BOXINGGoodall’s expert and experienced team were able to get back to their Evesham HQ to replace the accessories that were stolen.It means the show goes on.A spokesperson for BOXXER said: “It’s going to take more than a stolen van to put a stop to Sunday’s mega event.”It’s a fight night that’s got the whole country talking. We’re expecting to have a packed out crowd at The O2.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”The thieves are probably disappointed there were no tickets left in the van.”At the time of writing, Goodall’s post has been viewed nearly 60,000 times and the word has been spread to get his van recovered.Inside Anthony Joshua’s amazing car collection Wardley defends his British title against Clarke after years of talk and the O2 Arena is set to be packed with fight fans.The card also features Ben Whitaker vs Leon Willings and Viddal Riley against Mikael Lawal, amongst others. More