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      Tommy Fury predicts winner of Jake Paul vs KSI after fighting both YouTubers… and expects brutal KO

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      TOMMY FURY has given a definitive prediction on who would win between Jake Paul and KSI. Fury emerged with bragging rights after two years of feuding with Paul by winning their February grudge match by split-decision.
      Jake Paul and KSI facing off in 2020Credit: GETTY
      He then went onto beat KSI on points controversially in October.
      The blockbuster YouTube grudge match between KSI and Paul remains on the cards and Fury sees only one winner.
      He told FightHype: “I think Jake Paul knocks him out.
      “He just knows what he’s doing. He’s actually not bad. Jake’s better than some boxers in natural boxing.
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      “I believe Jake Paul would win that easily to be fair.”
      KSI, 30, appealed his loss to Fury, 24, and announced he will take some time away from boxing.
      Meanwhile Paul, 26, bounced back from defeat by beating ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 38, over ten rounds in August.
      And he now returns on December 15 against 10-1-1 professional boxer Andre August, 35, as he eyes a rematch with Fury.
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      He even messaged his old rival following the win against KSI, which he was ringside in Manchester for.
      Fury recently told the Daily Mail: “He messaged me the other day and said, ‘Congratulations brother, you know, I could tell there’s something wrong with your hand.’ All this sort of stuff, being extra nice.
      “Trying to get that fight on. At the end of the day, it’s one of them, I think the fight is inevitable.
      “He knows that I’m his biggest draw and for me now sitting at the top I’ve done things that he hasn’t.
      “Him and KSI have been talking about fighting for years, I’ve literally came and inside 12 months beat the pair of them, on their own show.
      “So I don’t know, it is what it is. It’s my choice now, no matter what I’m the head of the crossover thing now.
      “It’s alright me saying it because I’ve beat the two best men in it. So whoever I want to fight next it’s up to me. I can pick and choose these guys.”
      Tommy Fury beat KSI on pointsCredit: PA
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      Christmas cancelled for Kelyn Cassidy as Irish Elite light-heavyweight champion aims for Olympic place at Paris 2024

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      CHRISTMAS is cancelled for Kelyn Cassidy — whose bid to become an Olympian starts now.The Waterford ace cemented his spot as Ireland’s top light-heavyweight by securing a three in a row of Irish titles in Dublin on Saturday night.
      Kelyn Cassidy of Saviours Crystal Boxing Club, Waterford, celebrates victory over Gabriel Dossen of Olympic Boxing Club, Galway
      Gabriel Dossen and Kelyn Cassidy in action during their light heavyweight 80kg final bout at the IABA National Elite Boxing Championships 2024 Finals
      Cassidy, 26, had to do it the hard way, beating one of his best pals in Galway puncher Gabriel Dossen.
      Dossen, a two-time Elite middleweight champ with a European gold to his name, had entered the 80kg ranks after his 75kg class was left off the Olympic roster.
      The winner here was a cert to make the team for a world qualifying tournament in Italy at the end of February — and Cassidy claimed it with both hands.
      It was a left that dropped Dossen in the first, while his right hook looked dangerous for the duration of their ferocious three-round battle.
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      After the verdict, the pair embraced in the ring as the magnitude of the result sank in.
      Cassidy told SunSport: “Christmas is cancelled — the bigger picture is the Olympic Games.
      “If I want anything out of boxing, I just want to be an Olympian.
      “I want to put everything I can in place to be an Olympian.
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      “I’m really emotional. I’m boxing one of my best mates there, we’ve boxed on the Irish team together for years. All credit to Gabriel, a class operator.
      “But at the end of the day, you have to forget feelings in the ring. Look, he pushed me right to the wire.
      “I had to pull all my tricks out of the bag to beat him.”
      The knockdown gave Cassidy momentum and while Dossen came on strong, particularly in the third, the Déise warrior was able to land enough to stay ahead.
      He added: “My left hand is my strongest hand. It’s good to get the result. I knew I needed a good win here to definitely get the weight.
      “We’re like brothers, so that’s why it’s emotional. You see at the end we just stood there holding each other for a while because, look, we’re really good mates.
      “And I know it’s sport and you can’t be mates in there but I’ll catch up with Gabriel after this and I’ll meet him for a drink or whatever. Nothing but respect for him.”
      Their battle was arguably the most anticipated bout of the night, along with the featherweight decider that saw Jude Gallagher beat Adam Hession.
      Cassidy lapped it up, adding: “This is the fight that everybody wanted to see. I went on social media for an hour in the morning and it was the talk of social media — Gabriel Dossen and Kelyn Cassidy. People have been posting bits of our sparring and everything.
      “These are the big fights you want to be in.
      “You remember the fights like when Darren O’Neill fought Darren Sutherland and the buzz around it.”
      Cassidy has reached the quarter-finals of the World Championships and European Games, slipping to tight defeats when wins would have landed him on the podium.
      He added: “I just got some tough draws. I got a tough draw at the European Games, had two good wins, and in the fight to qualify I end up meeting Oleksandr Khyzhniak of Ukraine.
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      The Olympic silver medallist and should be gold medallist only he was knocked out when he was 2-0 up in the third round.
      “I only got beaten on a countback. But you can’t let these things set you back, you’ve got to enjoy them and move on.” More

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      Conor McGregor’s manager opens door to MMA super-fight against Jake Paul as UFC star nears return

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      CONOR McGREGOR’S manager has refused to rule out an MMA super-fight against Jake Paul. YouTuber-turned boxer Paul has continued to call out and goad McGregor since his professional debut in 2020.
      Conor McGregor’s manager has refused to rule out an MMA super-fight against Jake PaulCredit: Sportsfile
      Jake Paul has continued to call out and goad McGregorCredit: Reuters
      And he is so eager to fight the Irishman that he has even offered to do it in the MMA cage.
      McGregor is building towards a UFC return having been out since July 2021 when he broke his leg.
      And his manager Audi Attar is open to the prospect of a blockbuster with Paul after the former two-weight UFC champion makes his return.
      Attar told Fox: “I think anything’s always possible. You never say never. It’s all about how things line up.
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      “I think the challenge with combat sports is looking that far ahead. You never say never.
      “Getting back into the octagon is step one, going in and handling business there.
      “Then, not looking past that, but then, obviously, when you get past that, look at your options and see what’s next.”
      Paul this year signed with the Professional Fighters League, a rival promotion to the UFC which is set to host his MMA debut.
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      But first, he returns on Friday, December 15 against 10-1-1 boxer Andre August, 35, in Florida.
      Paul, 26, suffered defeat for the first time in February losing a split-decision to Tommy Fury, 24, in Saudi Arabia.
      The American bounced back in August by beating ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 38, over ten rounds in a performance slammed by McGregor.
      He posted on X: “That was abysmal last night, Paul is a r****d, absolute garbage he is.
      “Moving backwards like I was watching a fight in rewind. Holy garbage. Embarrassing stuff all round in my opinion.”
      In the post-fight press conference, Paul snubbed McGregor, 35, as he said: “I don’t care about that guy…
      “I want Nate in MMA. I want more professional boxers and I want Canelo.”
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      Fans spot bizarre moment boxer’s corner man takes a PHONE CALL in between rounds

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      BOXING fans were left perplexed after Konrad Czajkowski’s cornerman took phone calls between fights.Czajkowski was fighting English light-welterweight Owen Rees in Newcastle on Saturday night.
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      Owen Rees faced Konrad Czajkowski on the Shabaz Masoud undercardCredit: Youtube Matchroom Boxing
      Rees won in the fifth via a referee stoppageCredit: Youtube Matchroom Boxing
      The coach gave instructions to Czajkowski while chatting on the blower between rounds four and five in the six round bout.
      There is no rule in the laws of the British Boxing Board of Control to stop trainers taking calls mid-fight.
      Czajkowski was eventually stopped in the fifth round of his fight as his professional record dropped to 2-2-1, while Rees improved to 2-0 after winning his debut in the summer.
      Olympic gold medallist Audley Harrison was appalled by the bizarre act when on commentary and said: “That’s crazy – fighters, I don’t care who your coach is – do not accept that kind of work environment.
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      “A professional coach wouldn’t even think to bring their phone in the corner like that, so this coach needs some schooling on being professional on fight night.”
      Fans were completely baffled by the decision to take a call during the fight.
      One fan wrote on X: “Hahahahaa emergency call.”
      Another wrote: “Who said men can’t multitask?”
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      A third wrote: “Konrad, your mum says hi.”
      Unfortunately, the advice coming from outside the ring was of no use with Rees stopping Czajkowski in the fifth.
      In the night’s main event, the promising Shabaz Masoud kept his unbeaten record with a split-decision victory over Jose Sanmartin.
      It wasn’t the greatest performance, with his promoter, Eddie Hearn, admitting he was far from convincing: “If we’re talking about Shabaz Masoud as a world championship contender, miles off the pace, miles off the pace tonight.
      “We’re talking about a guy that looked like a British title, European title fighter. Not someone that looked special enough to win a world title. We know he’s got the ability to do it, but tonight wasn’t good enough.” More

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      Fans joke ‘Boy George has let himself go’ as Tyson Fury wears bizarre hat to congratulate Tom Aspinall on UFC 295 win

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      TYSON FURY drew comparisons to pop legend Boy George after congratulating Tom Aspinall on his UFC title win. Aspinall – a former sparring partner of Fury’s – knocked out Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295 to win the interim heavyweight title.
      Tyson Fury stunned fans with his purple hat as he congratulated Tom Aspinall on his UFC title winCredit: Instagram @TysonFury
      Pop legend Boy George is famed for his brilliantly flamboyant hats
      Fans also compared Fury’s headwear to something the Undertaker might go for
      And the Gypsy King – wearing a burgundy fedora – was quick to congratulate Britain’s newest champion.
      He said: “Just want to say a massive shoutout to my brother Tom Aspinall, the new UFC heavyweight champion of the world!
      “God bless you Tom, all the best brother. It couldn’t have happened to a more lovely person.
      “Congratulations to you and your family and I hope you have a fantastic, fantastic time.”
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      But Fury’s uncharacteristic choice of hat was likened to something singer Boy George famously wears or WWE legend The Undertaker.
      A fan teased: “Boy George has let himself go.”
      Another joked: “What’s that hat sorry.”
      One said: “Why’s he dressed like a maroon version of The Undertaker though?”
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      Aspinall’s crack at glory came after Francis Ngannou was stripped of the UFC title when his contract expired, paving the way for a switch to boxing.
      Ngannou, 37, went on to face Fury, 35, in Saudi Arabia and even dropped the WBC champ but was controversially beaten on points.
      Meanwhile Jon Jones, 36, won the vacated belt and was due to defend it against Stipe Miocic, 41, until injury postponed the bout.
      So Aspinall, 30, filled in on two weeks’ notice and KO’d Pavlovich, 31, in the first round.
      And now the Northerner wants to fight Jones next in a dream bout.
      He said: “Right now I want to take a little break.
      “I don’t want to fight again this year. I’ve had enough of this nerves thing and pressure. I want a little bit of time off.
      “I want to fight Jon Jones. I know there’s a lot of contenders coming up at the moment, but I want to fight Jon Jones. That’s my goal.”
      Tom Aspinall knocked out Sergei Pavlovich in round oneCredit: Getty More

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      Deontay Wilder opens door to incredible career change as talks for massive Anthony Joshua fight stall

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      DEONTAY WILDER has opened the door to a stunning move into MMA.Wilder has suffered frustrations as a super-fight with Anthony Joshua remains on the ropes.
      Deontay Wilder has opened the door to a stunning move into MMACredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Now the former WBC heavyweight world champion is teasing a cross over to the cage.
      He told Blue Blood Sports TV: “I’m thinking about doing both, UFC and boxing. To keep the activity alive and keep it going.
      “I’ll be a dangerous man in the UFC, bro. With those four-ounce gloves?
      “I broke the f***ing hitting bag machine with those four-ounce gloves on. That was some real stuff.
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      “I could see myself in [the UFC]. I think I want to tie it to the competitive side of me, wanting to do both.
      “Get in there and just show the ability and talent of what I could do.
      “I don’t think there’s nothing cooler than being a champion in both. Have the titles at the same time, too.”
      Boxing legend James Toney was infamously dominated in a round against UFC star Randy Couture when he made the move.
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      But UFC president Dana White did not rule out welcoming 38-year-old Wilder to the octagon.
      White said: “It’s interesting, you know what I mean?
      “You never see this s*** happening, you never see the boxers going, ‘I want to come over there and fight in the UFC. So we’ll see what happens.”
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      Roman Fury follows brother Tommy as he calls out Netflix star and influencer boxer Chase DeMoor to fight on Misfits

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      ROMAN FURY wants to become the latest in his family to star on Misfits Boxing. The cruiserweight is 3-0 as a professional and joins the long list of fighting Furys.
      Roman Fury wants to fight on Misfits BoxingCredit: Alamy
      His older brother Tyson, 35, is a legend of British boxing and currently reigns as the WBC world heavyweight champion.
      Meanwhile younger sibling Tommy is 10-0 but shot to mainstream fame on the 2019 edition of reality TV show Love Island.
      His celebrity status has seen Tommy, 24, earn massive payday fights against YouTube’s biggest boxing stars Jake Paul and KSI.
      Tommy edged past Paul, 26, via split-decision in February and controversially beat KSI, 30, also on points in October.
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      Now brother Roman fancies a slot on a Misfists show and called out Chase Demoor, who was on Netflix show Too Hot to Handle.
      Roman, 27, told SecondsOut: “One hundred per cent he can have it whenever he wants.
      “I’d fight Chase DeMoor tomorrow. I think he’s absolutely pathetically useless and I don’t want wanna sound mean but I’m just being honest with you.
      “I’d fight him any day without training. So, Chase DeMoor find your b*****s, mate and let’s get it on.
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      “But it would be a very bad decision on your behalf if you was to take the fight with me.”
      DeMoor, 27, was actually beaten in his last bout, losing to YouTuber Tempo Arts, 19, on KSI’s undercard.
      The American later failed in appealing the loss.
      Chase DeMoor, left, was beaten by Tempo ArtsCredit: Getty More

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      Roman Fury is the FIFTH in his family to fight on Channel 5 – Tyson went on to stardom but what happened to the rest?

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      ROMAN FURY became the FIFTH in his family to shine on Channel 5 on Friday night. The cruiserweight – who had no amateur background – went 3-0 with a brutal knockout of Bradley Davies.
      Roman Fury knocked out Bradley Davies on Channel 5Credit: Alamy
      And it would have been seen by masses as it featured on free-to-air TV on Channel 5.
      The station has been somewhat of a happy hunting ground for the Fury family.
      After all, it is where superstar Tyson made his name.
      The current WBC heavyweight world champion had several fights on Channel 5 in his early days when signed to Mick Hennessy.
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      In 2011, he beat Derek Chisora over 12 rounds for the British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles.
      It was considered an upset at the time and a massive THREE MILLION viewers tuned in.
      Fury’s later wins against Nicolai Firtha, Neven Pajkic, Martin Rogan, Vinny Maddalone, Kevin Johnson and Steve Cunningham were also on Channel 5.
      Some of 35-year-old Tyson’s relatives also fought on his undercards on the terrestrial TV channel.
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      Derek Chisora and Tyson Fury’s 2011 fight was viewed by 3m people on Channel 5Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      Cousin Phil boxed on the night of Tyson’s 2011 win over Chisora, losing on the undercard to Lee Noble.
      He retired in 2012 at 13-3, winning his last three bouts.
      Tyson’s brother Young Hughie’s last fight against Imantas Davidaitis, which he won over four rounds, was aired on Channel 5.
      He also retired from boxing in 2015 at 6-1 but remains a part of Tyson’s team.
      Cousin Hughie – like the Gypsy King – made early strides on the channel while signed with Hennessy.
      His 2018 KO against Sam Sexton garnered a huge 2.9m viewers.
      Hughie has not fought since his October 2021 stoppage of Christian Hammer amid a health battle.
      The only big name from the family not to be on the platform is Tommy, who shot to mainstream fame in 2019 on reality TV show Love Island.
      Tommy, 24, boxed exclusively on BT Sports under Hall of Fame promoter Frank Warren.
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      That included a pay-per-view fight against YouTuber-turned boxer Jake Paul, 26, which he won on points with over 800,000 buys.
      But after leaving Warren, Tommy beat Paul’s arch enemy KSI in DAZN PPV bout, which organisers say sold 1.3m buys.
      Phill Fury, left, was beaten by the late Lee Noble on Channel 5Credit: Getty
      Young Fury beat Jindrich Velecky on Channel 5Credit: Getty
      Hughie Fury’s 2018 KO against Sam Sexton garnered a huge 2.9m Channel 5 viewersCredit: PA:Press Association More