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      Carl Froch slams Eddie Hearn after talking up Jake Paul vs Wayne Rooney as ex-champ fears for ‘the state of boxing’

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      CARL FROCH fears for “the state of boxing” after his former promoter pitched the idea of Jake Paul fighting Wayne Rooney. Froch was under Eddie Hearn’s banner for the final stages of his career, where he reigned as super-middleweight champion.
      Carl Froch with Eddie Hearn in 2014Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      He retired in 2014 after knocking out rival George Groves in front of 80,000 fans at Wembley Stadium.
      Froch now works as a pundit and even runs his own YouTube channel, often giving scathing opinions on YouTuber-turned boxer Paul.
      But this time it was his ex-promoter Hearn who faced the wrath of the retired British boxing legend.
      It came after he teased the idea of Paul fighting Manchester United legend and now Birmingham manager Rooney at Old Trafford.
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      Froch, 46, told Casino Alpha: “I don’t know why Eddie Hearn is talking about Jake Paul versus Wayne Rooney, Rooney’s a football manager.
      “I don’t like the way some boxing promoters are going down the route of crossover fights because a former football player versus a YouTuber is a load of rubbish and I don’t get it. 
      “I don’t get why a proper promoter is talking up a match between Wayne Rooney and Jake Paul.
      “But does that tell us something about the state of boxing at the minute? Would Wayne Rooney v Jake Paul be the biggest fight that Eddie Hearn can make at the minute?”
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      Paul, 26, is 7-1 as a boxer with his only defeat coming via split-decision in February against rival Tommy Fury, 24, in Saudi Arabia.
      Meanwhile Rooney, 38, did box as an amateur in his school years but he retired from football in 2021 to move into coaching.
      Although Hearn revealed the ex-England captain still fancies his chances in the boxing ring.
      He told Rio Ferdinand: “I’ve actually spoke to Wayne a few times about the Jake Paul fight.
      “Normally, if he has a couple of glasses of red he’ll fire in a message to me at night going, ‘Listen, I wanna fight that geezer.’
      “Wayne can fight, he had a couple of amateur fights – but him against Jake Paul at Old Trafford, that’s actually a makeable fight.”
      Jake Paul versus Wayne Rooney was slammed by Carl FrochCredit: Getty
      Rooney is now Birmingham’s managerCredit: PA More

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      Tommy Fury lifts lid on his next fight after being called out by boxing world champion and YouTube star

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      TOMMY FURY has spoken out on who he could fight next having been called out by a world champion and YouTube stars. Fury this year beat Jake Paul and KSI in huge crossover events to emerge as a star in the influencer boxing scene.
      Tommy Fury beat KSI on pointsCredit: Splash
      But he was also challenged by IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia who vowed to “beat the c**p” out of the former Love Islander.
      It comes after Paul, 26, called for a rematch with Fury while his brother Logan, 28, also wants to face the 10-0 Brit.
      So Fury, 24, has been left with a decision to make on whether to return to traditional boxing or continue with lucrative crossover bouts.
      And he told the Daily Mail: “I don’t recall this happening before, where champions are wanting to fight people that are right at the bottom of the pecking order.
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      “I’m just happy to be in this position, obviously we all know why he would take that fight but I am going to make the most off of the crossover scene while it is here.”
      Fury insisted that he one day wants to challenge for a world title but will make the most of crossover bouts while he can.
      He said: “Let’s not beat around the bush, it’s a lot better financially than conventional boxing, the money that these fights are generating, conventional boxers will never see in their careers.
      “I’m sure Jai Opetaia can box and win all the belts, but it wouldn’t accumulate to a fraction of what these crossover fights can generate.
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      “So, I’m definitely going to make the most of it whilst it is here, but at the end of the day the plan will always be to challenge for that top strap.
      “I wouldn’t feel right in myself, leaving the sport, if I had not challenged or even tried to win the world title and I do believe that I will win one because I have seen far worse people win one.
      “I’m going to make the most off of the crossover scene and when all that is said and done, I will challenge the top boys and we will see how we go.”
      Jai Opetaia called out Tommy FuryCredit: Reuters
      Jake Paul wants to rematch Tommy FuryCredit: Getty More

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      Anthony Joshua working with Tyson Fury’s former coach as bitter British rivalry takes another twist

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA is working with Tyson Fury’s former coach as the British rivalry takes another twist. Joshua is currently trained by American mastermind Derrick James in Texas and has been for his last two bouts.
      Anthony Joshua is working with Tyson Fury’s former coach Ben Davison
      Fury with Davison in 2018Credit: PA
      But when stationed back home in England, AJ has linked up with Ben Davison, who shot to recognition for bringing Fury back to the ring.
      Promoter Eddie Hearn told Boxing Social: “Ben is a small part of the team. They get on very well. 
      “Whilst he is in the UK he will train with Ben and I think he’s very happy to do that.
      “Derrick James at the moment remains the coach, happy with him. Couple of performances and building on that, no change in that respect.
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      “Ben has been working behind the scenes tactically with AJ, he’s a fantastic coach and I think AJ feels comfortable whilst he’s in the UK working with him.
      “Ben is a fantastic coach, and I think that has the kind of mind that AJ would tick with.
      “‘AJ is the kind of guy who doesn’t like to be out of camp for too long, and there is a chance he fights in December.
      “So if that’s the case, he wanted these couple of weeks just to sharpen his tools before he heads into camp in Dallas with Derrick.”
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      Davison helped Fury return to the ring in 2018 following a three-year absence amid a battle with depression and substance abuse.
      He got the Gypsy King down from 30 STONE to challenge for the world title in a draw against Deontay Wilder in 2018.
      Fury was unbeaten in his five bouts with Davison before he switched to Sugarhill Steward, who he has won all five of his fights with.
      Davison, 27, now works with two-time featherweight champion Leigh Wood, 35, among a host of other top prospects.
      Meanwhile Joshua, 34, is now back with James in Dallas ahead of his return, eyed for December or January.
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      Jake Paul threatens to ‘KILL’ rival amid $15m fight offer as YouTuber-turned boxer talks up MMA debut

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      JAKE PAUL has talked up his impending MMA debut by threatening to “KILL” an old boxing rival. The YouTuber-turned boxer this year signed for the Professional Fighters League, a competing promotion to the UFC.
      Jake Paul is set to debut in MMA with the PFLCredit: PFL
      Paul is coming off the back of a ten-round points win over ex-UFC star Nate Diaz in August.
      And both the American and the PFL have proposed a $15m (£12.5m) rematch in the cage.
      But Diaz has so far seemed uninterested and instead wants a return in the boxing ring.
      So Paul said: “Nate Diaz is a smart man, staying away from me in MMA. He can’t take me down, I have better wrestling than him.
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      “Ohio Division-1 state wrestling experience. He clearly can’t punch me. He punches so soft, like pillow hands.
      “If we fought in MMA it would only be 15 minutes, which is half the amount of time we just fought.
      “I’d up the punch count, up the pace, kill that man.”
      Paul, 26, suffered his first defeat in February, losing a split-decision to Tommy Fury, 24, in Saudi Arabia.
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      And despite the prospect of rematching Diaz, 38, in the cage, the social media sensation returns in the ring on December 15.
      He faces little-known 10-1-1 pro boxer Andre August, 35, as he bids to start a steep climb up the world championship rankings.
      Paul said: “I’m a professional boxer and I want to be world champion, so I need to pursue the path towards greatness against people who have been boxing their whole life.
      “So far, my entire boxing career has been on pay-per-view, but now it’s about more than business.
      “Now I want to build my experience in the ring against seasoned fighters.
      “I’m coming to prove my greatness on Friday, December 15th live on DAZN for the world to see.”
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      Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder ‘in talks to fight on same night in Saudi Arabia to build to blockbuster bout’

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA and Deontay Wilder could reportedly fight on the same card in separate bouts in a bid to build up to a blockbuster. The heavyweight superstars had been in talks for a huge bout years in the making until backers in Saudi Arabia pulled out.
      Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder could fight on the same cardCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Wilder and Joshua are in line for a blockbuster in 2024Credit: Getty
      So the two now face the prospect of returning in interim fights before negotiations can resume.
      Boxing bosses in Saudi had planned for a massive event on December 23 between Tyson Fury, 35, and Oleksandr Usyk, 36.
      But Fury was dropped and left fortunate to walk away with a controversial win over ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou only eight weeks beforehand.
      So the historic first four-belt heavyweight unification has been postponed until February.
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      Although the Saudis still want a show on December 23 to mark the half way point of Riyadh season.
      According to Dan Rafael, it could see Joshua, 34, and Wilder, 38, fight in individual bouts on the same card.
      And if all goes to plan, it would help build between a bout between the two next year.
      Ngannou, 37, was also considered to fight on the bill but he recently confirmed plans to sit and wait for a rematch with Fury.
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      Promoter Frank Warren already teased that a Christmas cracker was being put together in the Middle East.
      Warren said on talkSPORT: “There’s gonna be a big night in December, and we’ll be announcing very soon. It will be massive.
      “You’re gonna love it. I promise you, you’re gonna love it. I can’t give you all the information at the moment, but everything’s going in the right direction for it to be a historical night in boxing.” More

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      Tyson Fury’s other brother scores stunning KO win to leave opponent face down on the canvas as John and Tommy watch on

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      ROMAN FURY produced a stunning knockout win to continue his fledgling boxing career and continue in his family’s footsteps.Tyson Fury’s brother Roman moved to 3-0 record with what is the only stoppage win for a Fury this year.
      Roman Fury destroyed Bradley Davies with a stunning KO in BrightonCredit: Getty
      His left hook left his opponent face down on the canvasCredit: Channel 5
      Tommy and John Fury watch on as Roman does the businessCredit: Twitter
      His other sibling Tommy, who controversially beat KSI to maintain his undefeated record last month after his previous points victory over YouTuber Jake Paul, was ringside in Brighton alongside father John Fury to watch the action.
      And they witnessed the 26-year-old Roman score an incredible KO to leave opponent Bradley Davies face down and out for the count.
      He had been in control through all the fight before he unleashed his devastating left hook in the third round to claim the win.
      Roman said afterwards: “Of course there was pressure with the last name.
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      “When it’s time for me to get the gloves on, it’s down to business.”
      Older brother Tyson, 35, is the WBC heavyweight champion.
      However, he was floored a fortnight ago by UFC legend Francis Ngannou in their crossover bout but still managed to get up and win the bout on the scorecards.
      Roman won his debut at Doncaster racecourse back in October 2022.
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      He then eased to 2-0 with another points triumph over Erik Nazaryan at York Hall arena in June as the referee called the four rounder 40-36.
      Now he will be hoping to continue the Furys’ rich history in professional boxing.
      Aside from Tyson and Tommy’s unbeaten records, cousins Hughie Fury and Nathan Gorman are also boxers 
      Dad John also has experience inside the squared circle, competing in 13 fights and winning eight of those.
      His uncle Peter Fury also enjoyed a foray into the ring while Hosea Burton and Andy Lee, who are also cousins with Tyson, are boxers too.
      Meanwhile, Harlem Eubank also continued his impressive start as a pro by claiming a victory in Brighton yesterday.
      Chris Eubank Sr walked his nephew Harlem down to the ring and witnessed an impressive performance from the home favourite to stop Timo Schwarzkopf with a stunning right hook in the eleventh round. More

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      Harlem Eubank vs Timo Schwarzkopf LIVE RESULTS: Roman Fury STUNNING knockout win after Harlem thriller

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      HARLEM EUBANK and Roman Fury both picked up stunning knockout wins to continue their fledgling boxing careers on a thrilling night in Brighton.Tyson Fury’s brother Roman moved to 3-0 record with the only stoppage win for a Fury in 2023.
      Chris Eubank Sr walked his nephew Harlem down to the ring and witnessed an impressive performance from the home favourite to stop Timo Schwarzkopf with a stunning right hook in the eleventh round.
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      Follow ALL of the latest reaction from Brighton below…
      Roman Fury extends record
      Roman Fury extended his record to 3-0 with a third round knockout win over Bradley Davies last night.
      He said afterwards: “Of course there was pressure with the last name.
      “When it’s time for me to get the gloves on, it’s down to business.”
      Eubank Sr in attendance
      Chris Eubank Sr was in attendance to cheer on nephew Harlem Eubank last night.
      The former heavyweight champion entered the ring to congratulate Harlem following his victory as boxing returned to Brighton.
      Credit: Alamy
      First Brighton boxing win in 32 years
      Harlem Eubank gave Brighton its first home boxing win in 32 years last night as he beat Timo Schwarzkopf.
      It was their first since Chris Eubank’s heyday in the ’90s.
      And nephew Harlem had his uncle Chris in his corner as they proudly gave the home crowd something to cheer about on the night.
      Harlem took home the victory after flooring Schwarzkopf in the 11th.
      Eubank and Fury win
      It was a big night for both fighting families last night as Harlem Eubank and Roman Fury picked up big knockout wins.
      Harlem beat Timo Schwarzkopf in the 11th round while Fury overcame his opponent in the third.
      Chris Eubank Sr was there live to cheer on and support Harlem.
      And Roman’s dad John and brother Tommy were down in Brighton to aid their man.
      How Harlem Eubank won the fight
      The Hove audience was hushed in round eight when it looked like their hero was hurt and struggling. But he sparked back into life and action and left Schwarzkopf buzzed just before the bell.
      The championship rounds seemed to be slipping away sleepily into the Sussex night.
      But at 11:05pm Eubank landed a peach of right hook and robbed Schwarzkopf of his senses and balance.
      The brave visitor bounced back up off the canvas but the action was expertly waved off before he was hurt further.
      Chris Eubank Jr speaks
      Chris Eubank Jr has taken to X – formerly Twitter – to send on his congratulations to his cousin Harlem after his stunning win.

      Roman Fury moves to 3-0
      But the story here is the manner of that win for Roman!
      A statement stoppage win with a stunning left hook to end it in the third round.
      It was his first stoppage win.
      Credit: Getty
      Roman Fury wins
      What victory for Roman Fury!
      The only KO win for a Fury in 2023…
      Fury said after: “Of course there was pressure with the last name.
      “When it’s time for me to get the gloves on, it’s down to business.”
      Roman Fury in action
      Roman Fury has been in control so far here in Brighton…and in the third round what a SHOT!
      Roman – with dad John and brother Tommy watching on – has KNOCKED out opponent Bradley Davies.
      The Fury fighter moves to 3-0 with his first stoppage.
      Credit: Getty
      Eubanks call out Conor Benn
      Only one name banded around in Harlem and Chris Eubank’s post-fight interview…Conor Benn.
      Harlem said: “Conor Benn has been speaking gibberish for the past two years, time to get your license.”
      Chris Eubank Sr added: “Conor Benn, obey the rules and get your license.”
      Oh my!
      Roman Fury returns
      The newest addition to the famous fighting family is on next in Brighton.
      Roman Fury looks to go 3-0 just before midnight after Harlem Eubank’s 11th round TKO win.
      Father John and brother Tommy are both here on the seaside.
      Eubank ringside report
      Harlem Eubank got Brighton boxing its first home win in 32 years with uncle Chris Sr proudly in his corner.
      The iconic seaside town and long-time home of the Eubank fighting family had been starved of big-time boxing since British ring legend Chris Sr’s 1991 win over Dan Sherry at the Brighton Centre.
      But his nephew returned to the same spot to outpoint dogged German visitor Timo Schwarzkopf and pay his father and former fighter Simon – who sadly died in September – a touching tribute.
      The championship rounds seemed to be slipping away sleepily in to the Sussex night but at 11:05pm Eubank landed a peach of right hook and robbed Schwarzkopf of his senses and balance.
      The brave visitor bounced back up off the canvas but the action was expertly waved off before he was hurt further.
      Credit: Reuters
      Eubank BEATS Schwarzkopf R11
      HUGE right hook from Eubank! Schwarzkopf got up but he was on jelly legs.
      And he HAS the statement win in front of his home crowd in Brighton!
      Impressive, impressive performance!
      Eubank vs Schwarzkopf R9
      Eubank is on his way to a big win in front of his home crowd.
      But he has already had a point taken off.
      Will he get the statement over in the fight’s closing stages?

      Eubank vs Schwarzkopf R8
      The Hove audience was hushed in round eight when it looked like their hero was hurt and struggling.
      But he sparked back into life and action and left Schwarzkopf buzzed just before the bell.
      Eubank vs Schwarzkopf R7
      It felt like Eubank’s engine started to flag in the second half of the fight.
      While Schwarzkopf had a warehouse full of kitchen sinks to chuck in his direction well beyond closing time.
      Eubank vs Schwarzkopf R6
      Kosovo-born Schwarzkopf never slopped slugging into the sixth and Eubank had to show a solid chin as well as tight defence.
      We now head into the second half of the fight.
      Eubank vs Schwarzkopf R5
      Eubank lost a point on the fifth for low blows, it seemed harsh as they were clearly accidental but he had been warned by ref John Latham.
      Gifted a big advantage, Schwarzkopf got greedy and punished with two slashing uppercuts through his guard right on the bell.
      Eubank vs Schwarzkopf R4
      Schwarzkopf, never stopped in 27 previous bouts, recovered for the fourth but kept getting stabbed by long rangy straight shots and chinned by close-up hooks and uppercuts.
      Eubank was warned he would have a point taken off if one more low point.
      A spirited round for the German there.
      Eubank vs Schwarzkopf R3 analysis
      Eubank’s childhood karate titles have left him with exciting and unorthodox footwork and it opened up a beautiful third-round knockdown.
      A superb chance of angles set-up an uppercut that stunned Schwarzkopf, turned  his legs turned to jelly before his top half folded down upon his limbs.
      The underdog did well to rise and recover while shipping more digs and hurling the odd haymaker back before the bell saved him.
      Credit: Getty
      Eubank vs Schwarzkopf R3
      Schwarzkopf is DOWN from a chopping right hand!
      The German makes the count at right and then Eubank piles on the pressure.
      But the Brighton ace cannot end it..just yet.
      Huge round there for Eubank.
      Eubank vs Scwarzkopf  R2
      Baritone choruses of “You Bank” echoed around the Centre in the second round, just like in his uncle’s 1990’s golden era.
      And another round in the bank for the home favourite.
      But he is being made to work for this.
      Eubank vs Scwarzkopf R1
      Schwarzkopf kicked off the action with a looping right hand that landed and showed off Eubank’s genetic grit around the jaw.
      The Brit eased into the contest and scored with impressive body shots, he also showed clever and forceful ring skills, moving the elder veteran around.
      Schwarzkopf even hit the deck when the pair collided but the referee rightly ruled it a slip.
      Eubank vs Schwarzkopf begins
      The fighters have touched gloves…
      And we are UNDERWAY!
      We’ll be bringing you round-by-round updates right here on SunSport.
      Eubank vs Schwarzkopf ring walks
      Out comes Timo Schwarzkopf first to boos from the Brighton crowd.
      The German does not look intimidated one bit though.
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      Anthony Joshua reveals he goes by different name on Watford estate where he grew up and admits he ‘separates the two’

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has revealed he goes by a different name on the Watford Estate he grew up on. British boxing ace AJ sat down with Louis Theroux and explained he can “separate the two” names.
      Anthony Joshua revealed he goes by a different name on the Watford Estate he grew up onCredit: BBC Sport
      AJ sat down with Louis Theroux for a tell-all interviewCredit: BBC Sport
      In the BBC documentary, Joshua can be seen taking Theroux to visit Watford’s Meriden estate – where AJ grew up.
      The pair sat down with the former boxing world champion’s aunt.
      It was revealed that two-time heavyweight champ Joshua is known to his family as “Femi”. 
      The 34-year-old explained that the names AJ, Joshua or Anthony Joshua only began when he started boxing.
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      He said: “All of a sudden it’s like ‘this is Anthony Joshua’, but everyone here knows me as ‘Femi’.
      “Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua is my full name. But everyone called me ‘Femi’.”
      His aunt added that Anthony is the boxer and Femi is the man.
      She said: “Femi is my nephew, my son. For people in the world, it’s Anthony the boxer. Femi comes first.”
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      The Brit became the two-time heavyweight world champion as he beat Wladimir Klitschko and Andy Ruiz Jr.
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      He also won gold at the London Olympics in 2012 and a year later he turned professional.
      The documentary with the popular reporter also featured Joshua taking a trip down memory lane to his first gym in Finchley.
      And in the interview, Joshua revealed he is determined to reclaim the world championship title.
      Anthony Joshua lost his heavyweight titles to Ruiz Jr in 2019 then regained them from the Mexican before losing them again to Ukrainian great Usyk.
      AJ revealed he is determined to regain his heavyweight titlesCredit: AFP More