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      Amir Khan’s wife Faryal Makhdoom hits back at claims she threatened to ‘destroy’ ex-BBC presenter

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      AMIR Khan’s wife Faryal has hit back at claims she threatened to “destroy” an ex-BBC presenter who alleged the boxer made sexual advances to her.Suzi Mann accused Faryal of messaging her from Amir’s Twitter account after it “became clear” she had seen texts between the pair.
      Amir Khan’s wife Faryal blasted allegations her husband sexually harassed an ex-BBC presenter as untrueCredit: Instagram
      Suzi Mann accused Faryal of messaging her from Amir’s Twitter account after it ‘became clear’ she had seen texts between the pairCredit: Instagram/@suzimann
      Suzi, 45, claimed Faryal, 32, had initially pretended to be her husband before becoming “vile and abusive”.
      In an Instagram post, Suzi said she met Amir, 36, when she hosted a concert in Manchester in 2016, three years after he married Faryal.
      She says he began sending her with WhatsApp messages, calls and voicemails days after they met, alleging he made unwanted sexual advances.
      Amir denied the allegations, saying he does not remember Suzi and claiming she “is jumping on the bandwagon”.
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      And model Faryal, mum to Amir’s three kids, today blasted the claims.
      She told The Sun: “This is all untrue. Amir has denied the accusations and doesn’t even remember this woman.
      “And what’s confusing is, why has it taken her seven years to address this?
      “She claims I said I’d ‘destroy’ her… it’s a load of rubbish.
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      “I’ve never messaged her on Twitter – I don’t even remember ever seeing this woman’s face.”
      Suzi, who hosted the BBC Asian Network’s Official Asian Music Chart Show, made her comments after The Sun on Sunday revealed Amir had been sexting bridal model Sumaira, 25.
      We also told last month how he had cheated on Faryal with a 30-year-old brunette during a four-month affair.
      He and Faryal are now “living separately”.
      Bolton-born former world champ Amir is trying to heal the rift between them, and splashed out on a new £130,000 Mercedes G Wagon for her last week.
      He got it delivered wrapped in red ribbons and with a bouquet of red roses.
      But Faryal appeared stony-faced in a video of her getting behind the wheel of the motor in Dubai.
      Amir denied the allegations, saying he does not remember Suzi and claiming she ‘is jumping on the bandwagon’Credit: Instagram
      Suzi made her comments after The Sun on Sunday revealed Amir had been sexting bridal model Sumaira, 25Credit: Instagram/@suzimann
      In an Instagram post, Suzi said she met Amir, 36, when she hosted a concert in Manchester in 2016Credit: Instagram
      She accuses him of texting, calling and leaving voicemails just days after they metCredit: Instagram More

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      Conor McGregor receives MASSIVE snub from Jake Paul after YouTuber beats up UFC star’s bitter rival Nate Diaz

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      CONOR MCGREGOR has been publicly snubbed by Jake Paul – who insists he doesn’t “care” about fighting the UFC superstar.YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul welcomed the Irishman’s long-time rival Nate Diaz to the boxing world in a Dallas dust-up early on Sunday morning.
      Jake Paul got back to winning ways with a decision victory over Nate DiazCredit: GETTY
      A long-mooted grudge match with Conor McGregor is now being talked about for the YouTuberCredit: SPORTSFILE
      Paul has no interest in fighting The Notorious anytime soonCredit: GETTY
      The Problem Child got back to winning ways with a decision victory over the MMA fan favourite, which immediately led to talk of a future grudge match with McGregor.
      But Paul’s sights are firmly set on honouring his vow to rematch Diaz in the Professional Fighters League cage and an unlikely showdown with boxing’s former pound-for-pound king Canelo Alvarez.
      When asked about potentially facing The Notorious, the 26-year-old said: “I don’t care about that guy.
      “He needs to go to rehab. I want Nate in MMA. I want more professional boxers and I want Canelo.”
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      Former Disney actor turned fighter Paul dropped the durable Diaz in the fifth round of their Texas tussle on his way to earning a unanimous decision victory.
      But he wants to give the former UFC lightweight title challenger the opportunity to get one over him by stepping into the mixed martial arts realm.
      He said: “I wanna run it back in MMA.
      “There’s an offer of $10m PFL (Professional Fighting League).
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      “Let’s run it back in MMA – make it fair. I won one, now it’s your chance in home territory – let’s do it.”
      Paul said of his victory over fan favourite Diaz: “I knocked him down, won basically every round.
      “I think he won one round but he’s a warrior.
      “I had him hurt in the first round, he kept on coming.
      “All credit to my team, my conditioning, going ten rounds in my eighth fight, it’s unheard of.
      “I’ve only been boxing for three years, he’s a UFC legend, I was watching this kid growing up.” More

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      Anthony Joshua nemesis Andy Ruiz Jr makes direct offer to step in for Whyte but 41-year-old veteran is frontrunner

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has been offered a short-notice trilogy fight with Andy Ruiz Jr following the collapse of his domestic dust-up with Dillian Whyte.AJ’s rematch with the Brixton Body Snatcher was axed this weekend after his long-time rival failed a drugs test for the THIRD time in his career.
      Anthony Joshua is without an opponent following Dillian Whyte’s failed drug testCredit: RICHARD PELHAM
      Promoter Eddie Hearn is working hard to find a new opponent for AJCredit: ALAMY
      Former foe Andy Ruiz Jr has offered to face Joshua on a week’s noticeCredit: INSTAGRAM@ANDY_DESTROYER13
      Joshua’s team are working frantically to try and secure a short-minute replacement for Whyte and SunSport understands that American Gerald Washington is the current frontrunner to land the fight.
      But former unified heavyweight champ Ruiz Jr – who spectacularly dethroned AJ in New York four years ago – has thrown his hat into the ring.
      The Destroyer said on Instagram: “Eddie Hearn, Joshua, I think I’ve found a new replacement – again!
      “Let’s run it back. Let’s get the trilogy. Let’s get it.”
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      Ruiz Jr, 33, pulled off the biggest upset in boxing since Buster Douglas’ shock win over Mike Tyson in 1990 when he stepped up on six weeks’ notice to stop AJ at Madison Square Garden.
      His reign as unified heavyweight champion, however, was a short-lived one as he was outpointed by Joshua in their Saudi rematch six months later.
      Ruiz Jr’s calls for a rubber match fell on deaf ears and he’s had to make do with consecutive fights with veterans Luis Ortiz and Chris Arreola.
      While Matchroom Boxing works frantically to find a new opponent for Joshua, Whyt, 35, is beginning a battle to save his career.
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      His latest potential anti-doping violation is the third time he’s tested positive for banned performance-enhancing drugs.
      The former WBC heavyweight title challenger was banned for two years after testing positive for a prohibited stimulant in 2012.
      He tested positive for metabolites of the anabolic steroid Dianabol in 2019 but was exonerated of any wrongdoing by UKAD due to the “extremely low” levels of the drug found in his system.
      And the fan favourite has once again vowed to clear his name.
      He said in a statement: “I am shocked and devastated to learn of a report by VADA of adverse findings relating to me.
      Gerald Washington is currently the front-runner to face Anthony JoshuaCredit: Getty
      “I only learned of it this morning and am still reacting to it.
      “I have also just seen the fight is being cancelled without having any chance to demonstrate my innocence before the decision was taken.
      “I can confirm without a shadow of a doubt that I have not taken the reported substance, in this camp or at any point in my life.
      “I am completely innocent and ask to be given the time to go through the process of proving this without anybody jumping to conclusions or a trial by media.” More

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      Jake Paul win over Nate Diaz sees Drake miss out on mega $1million after risky bet massively backfires

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      JAKE PAUL cost rap superstar Drake a whopping $1MILLION with his win over Nate Diaz.The Problem Child returned to the win column early on Sunday morning with a decision victory over the former UFC star in their Dallas dust-up.
      Jake Paul beat former UFC star Nate Diaz in the boxing matchCredit: REUTERS
      Rapper Drake bet a whopping $250,000 on Diaz to beat the YouTuber-turned-boxerCredit: INSTAGRAM@CHAMPAGNEPAPI
      Paul’s win saw Drake miss out on a cool $1million betCredit: GETTY
      YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul was the bookies’ favourite to win the crossover clash, but that didn’t stop Drizzy from staking a staggering $250,000 bet on Diaz.
      Drake shared his pre-fight wager on his Instagram story, writing: “Jake is a dog but I can never bet against a Diaz brother.
      “That’s just how I was raised.”
      The Canadian stood to make a cool $1m off his bet, although Paul well and truly scuppered the massive wager.
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      Former Disney star Paul vowed to make Drake rip up his virtual betting slip after getting wind of the wager.
      Along with a mock-up poster of himself holding Diaz’s severed and bruised head, he wrote on his Instagram story: “Drake losing his bet.”
      Paul, 26, knocked MMA fan favourite Diaz down in the fifth round on his route to a unanimous decision victory.
      In his post-fight interview, he said: “I knocked him down, won basically every round.
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      “I think he won one round but he’s a warrior.
      “I had him hurt in the first round, he kept on coming.
      “All credit to my team, my conditioning, going ten rounds in my eighth fight, it’s unheard of.
      “I’ve only been boxing for three years, he’s a UFC legend, I was watching this kid growing up.”
      Jake Paul wants to rematch Nate Diaz in mixed martial artsCredit: GETTY
      Despite getting one over the youngest Diaz brother, Paul wants to renew their rivalry in the mixed martial arts realm.
      He said: “I want to run it back in MMA.
      “Yeah, $10million PFL that’s the offer let’s run it back in MMA.
      “Make it fair, I won one, now it’s your chance in your territory, MMA let’s do it.” More

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      Chaos as fight breaks out ringside involving Logan Paul with one person swinging a CHAIR during Jake Paul vs Diaz bout

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      LOGAN PAUL was caught up in a fight which broke out at ringside during his brother Jake’s win over Nate Diaz.Logan, 28, put on a show himself on Saturday night as he performed at WWE SummerSlam before flying in to attend his younger brother’s boxing bout.
      Logan Paul squared up to a fan at ringsideCredit: Twitter @HappyPunchPromo
      One fan lifted a chair above his head during the altercationCredit: Twitter @HappyPunchPromo
      Several fans got involved in the brawl before security broke it upCredit: Twitter @HappyPunchPromo
      Paul attended his brother’s fight after competing at WWE SummerSlamCredit: Getty
      The older Paul sat watching the clash in his wrestling gear as Jake, 26, claimed a unanimous decision victory over UFC legend Diaz.
      But it did not all go swimmingly during the course of the fight as Logan got embroiled in an altercation with fans.
      A video shared on social media shows the YouTube star becoming riled up by someone in the crowd.
      And a chair ended up in the air as someone lifted it up above their head before security swarmed in.
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      It was an embarrassing episode on an otherwise successful night for the Paul family.
      Logan beat Ricochet in the opening match of the evening at SummerSlam – which took place in Michigan.
      Jake then followed that up by securing a comfortable points win over Diaz – dropping him in the fifth round on the way to his seventh pro victory.
      Speaking after the fight, “The Problem Child” said: “I knocked him down, won basically every round. I think he won one round but he’s a warrior.
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      “I had him hurt in the first round, he kept on coming. All credit to my team, my conditioning, going ten rounds in my eighth fight, it’s unheard of.
      “I’ve only been boxing for three years, he’s a UFC legend, I was watching this kid growing up.”
      Jake is now being linked with a rematch against Love Island star Tommy Fury – who he lost to via split decision in February.
      Fury, 24, will face Jake’s YouTube rival KSI at the Manchester Arena on October 14.
      Jake Paul, left, beat Nate Diaz in Texas on Saturday nightCredit: Reuters More

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      Five next fights for Jake Paul after beating Nate Diaz including Tommy Fury and bitter grudge match with KSI

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      JAKE PAUL got back to winning ways with a points victory over Nate Diaz. It was his first bout since losing a split-decision to Tommy Fury last February in Saudi Arabia.
      Jake Paul celebrates his win over Nate DiazCredit: Reuters
      Paul scored a knockdown in round five with a left hook and saw the win out over the scheduled ten.
      It leaves the American primed for another big fight after getting back into the win column.
      And here, SunSport takes a look at what could be next for the self-proclaimed Problem Child.
      Tommy Fury
      Paul, 26, snubbed a rematch to instead face Diaz, 38, but he has not closed the door on his celebrity boxing rival.
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      He called Fury, 24, out in the ring afterwards with his eyes on revenge.
      But Fury must first fight Paul’s arch YouTube rival KSI on October 14 in Manchester, which the American plans to attend.
      Tommy Fury beat Jake PaulCredit: Getty
      KSI
      The YouTube rivals have feuded for years but are yet settle the score in the ring.
      If KSI pulls off the upset and defeats Fury it would set up the grudge match.
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      And even if KSI does lose to Fury, the fans will still be demanding the bitter bout.
      Tommy Fury facing off with KSICredit: GETTY
      Nate Diaz
      Paul is signed to the Professional Fighters League with his MMA debut set for next year.
      And he is ready to offer Diaz $10million to fight him in the PFL cage.
      He said: “I want to run it back in MMA. Yeah, $10million PFL that’s the offer let’s run it back in MMA.”
      Nate Diaz has been offered a rematch with Jake Paul in MMACredit: Reuters
      Nick Diaz
      Should Paul want to take the rivalry with the Diaz further, he could turn his attention to older brother Nick.
      Nick, 40, was in attendance at the fight and confirmed he wants to box in the future and has his eyes on Paul.
      He said: “I’d love to entertain the idea of moving on in on whoever they got for me. So, if they can do round two and if [Nate] ain’t going to do it, I’ll take it.”
      Nick Diaz is open to boxing Jake PaulCredit: Getty
      Canelo Alvarez
      Despite losing to Fury, it has not prevented Paul from setting his sights on fighting Canelo.
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      He said: “I want more professional boxers and I want Canelo.”
      The Mexican superstar, 33, is unlikely to entertain the fight anytime soon be he has refused to rule it out in the past.
      Canelo Alvarez was called out by Jake PaulCredit: Reuters More

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      Watch wild scenes as MULTIPLE brawls breaks out between ‘savage’ fans at Jake Paul’s fight with Nate Diaz in Texas

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      A host of fights broke out between fans attending Jake Paul’s fight with Nate Diaz in Texas on Saturday night.YouTuber Paul, 26, laboured to a points win over UFC legend Diaz, 38, who was making his professional boxing debut.
      Fans fought at Jake Paul’s fight with Nate Diaz in TexasCredit: @dallastexas_tv
      The ugly scenes were slammed on social mediaCredit: @dallastexas_tv
      The embarrassing scenes marred the eventCredit: @dallastexas_tv
      Paul beat Diaz by unanimous decisionCredit: Alamy
      But ugly scenes took place outside the ring as those watching the bout turned on one another and began brawling.
      A video shared on social media showed multiple fights breaking out.
      And people on Twitter were quick to condemn the violent actions of the fans.
      One said: “Look at these thugs!”
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      Another added: “So embarrassing. Acting like savages.”
      And a third replied: “A bunch of losers in life. None of these people do absolutely anything valuable with their life. No coincidence.”
      Meanwhile, after beating Diaz, Paul said: “I knocked him down, won basically every round. I think he won one round but he’s a warrior.
      “I had him hurt in the first round, he kept on coming. All credit to my team, my conditioning, going ten rounds in my eighth fight, it’s unheard of.
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      “I’ve only been boxing for three years, he’s a UFC legend, I was watching this kid growing up.”
      Paul had snubbed a rematch with Tommy Fury, 24, following his split-decision defeat in Saudi Arabia last February.
      He instead chose to welcome Diaz over to the boxing ring after the MMA veteran walked out on the UFC.
      And Paul secured his seventh professional win as he dropped the American in the fifth round on his way to a unanimous decision victory. More

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      Nate Diaz admits he tried to CHOKE Jake Paul with illegal MMA move as UFC icon suffers defeat in boxing debut

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      NATE DIAZ admits he put Jake Paul in an ILLEGAL chokehold in their boxing match.The MMA legend was welcomed to the boxing world by the social media sensation early on Sunday morning in his first outing since leaving the UFC.
      Nate Diaz locked horns with Jake Paul in his boxing debut early on Sunday morningCredit: REUTERS
      The former UFC star was dropped in the fifth on his way to a decision defeatCredit: REUTERS
      The MMA legend put Paul in a guillotine choke in the closing stages of the fightCredit: DAZN
      Diaz, 38, was outfoxed by the YouTuber-turned-boxer – who won the contest via unanimous decision – and dropped in the fifth round.
      As he’s done throughout his mixed martial arts career, Diaz came back strong in the closing rounds.
      And he put Problem Child Paul in a guillotine choke in the closing stages of the tenth round.
      Diaz confirmed he intentionally cinched the choke after learning of Paul’s intention to fight him in mixed martial arts.
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      He said: “I had the single leg in the 1st and the guillotine in the 9th so I already won that.”
      Fight fans were quick to comment on the choke attempt, with one saying: “He had the gilly locked haha.”
      Another said: “Jake don’t want this MMA fight can’t lie. Gunna be real long for him.”
      And another said: “Nate Diaz really put Jake Paul in the Guillotine on the final round lmao.”
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      One remarked: “Nate almost fell deep into the MMA roots. Was about to see a guillotine.”
      Paul broke his silence on the incident in the post-fight press conference, saying: “He f***ing choked me.
      “He was actually choking me.
      “I was like, ‘This is crazy.’ I didn’t think he was gonna stop, he had it in. It’s funny.”
      Jake Paul wants to rematch Nate Diaz in MMACredit: Reuters
      Former Disney star Paul inked a multi-year deal with rising MMA promotion the Professional Fighters League in January.
      And he’s adamant he would’ve dumped Diaz on his head if he tried to put him in a guillotine in the cage.
      He continued: “That’s why I wanna run it back in MMA.
      “If it was in MMA, I would’ve dropped to a double leg, picked him up and dropped him on his head.” More