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      Deontay Wilder slams ‘fat’ Andy Ruiz Jr for 50/50 purse demand and gives ‘promising’ update on Anthony Joshua fight

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      DEONTAY WILDER has slammed “fat” Andy Ruiz Jr for demanding a 50/50 purse split – and revealed a “promising” Anthony Joshua fight update. The American is negotiating a Saudi Arabia blockbuster for December with AJ but in the meantime both are set to return in interim bouts.
      Deontay Wilder slammed ‘fat’ Andy Ruiz Jr for demanding a 50/50 purse splitCredit: Getty
      Andy Ruiz Jr is in talks to fight Deontay Wilder nextCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Joshua has an offer out to rematch Dillian Whyte on August 12 while Wilder sent a deal to Ruiz’s camp.
      But Ruiz’s dad claimed his son had been offered 70/30 and they would only accept 50 per cent of the split.
      In response, Wilder told ESNEWS: “Andy was only a champion for the blink of an eye. I’m a five-year, ten-title defence champion.
      “It’s a difference, what I posses is power. I put people on the edge of their seats every time.
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      “So I don’t need belts to fight because people come to see my God-given talent.
      “Now, on the other hand Andy, what do we see from him? A short, fat fighter with small hands that make him look fast. T-rex, That’s it.
      “You ain’t putting nobody on the edge of their seat, ain’t nobody getting excited.
      “The only reason this fight would be exciting is because they wanna see how fast I would knock him out. And that’s it.”
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      He added: “Andy’s gonna be 33 years old, f***ing broke, can’t support his children, because his daddy made decisions for him that he should have made for himself.”
      Wilder has not returned since knocking out Robert Helenius, 39, in round one of his October comeback.
      A month earlier Ruiz, 33, who stunned AJ in 2019, beat Luis Ortiz, 44.
      Should Joshua, 33, and Wilder, 37, emerge victorious in their next bouts, it would set up the super-fight in the Middle East.
      Promoter Eddie Hearn claimed an offer had been sent – but without a contract – and expected everything to be finalised within two weeks.
      On Wilder’s side, he said: “That’s looking very promising, looking very promising.”
      Anthony Joshua is in talks to fight Dillian Whyte and Deontay WilderCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More

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      YouTuber Jake Paul’s amazing car collection includes a £165k Lamborghini Huracan, and a £330k Ferrari 296 GTB he broke

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      WHEN YouTuber Jake Paul made it, the first thing he did was treat himself to his dream car.He splashed £165,000 on a brilliant blue Lamborghini Huracan and immediately posted an emotional video on social media sharing his delight about his expensive purchase.
      YouTuber Jake Paul boasts an insane collection of expensive carsCredit: Instagram / @jakepaul
      Paul shows off his ‘dream car’ – a Lamborghini HuracanCredit: Instagram / @jakepaul
      Paul also added a Ferrari 296 GTB worth £330,000 to his collection
      After just one day, Paul managed to break it doing doughnutsCredit: YouTube/Jake Paul
      Since embarking on a different career – from social media star to pay-per-view boxing villain – Paul’s car collection has grown extensively.
      Here’s his fine collection of cars in full, including one he broke after just ONE day.
      Ferrari 296 GTB, £330,000
      The first thing you want to do when you splash the cash on a car worth over £300,000 is drive it carefully.
      Forget that. After waiting 18 months to get his hands on a Ferrari 296 GTB, Paul managed to break it after one day.
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      Having done one too many doughnuts, the “low beam failure” warning popped up and the American was advised to go back to the dealer.
      He said: “I broke the car, guys.”
      Paul added: “I don’t know if I was supposed to drive it that hard on the first day. It literally just says, ‘Go to dealership.’ Straight up.
      “Like nothing else, just like, ‘You’ve ruined the car. Go to the dealership now.'”
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      On a recent shopping spree, he also got his hands on a £600,000 SF90 Spider and a 1958 Ford Fairlane, which can cost up to £70,000.
      LAMBORGHINI HURACAN, £165,000
      In 2018, Paul, 25, treated himself to a flashy supercar.
      And his bright blue Lamborghini Huracan Performante really is the most lavish thing he’s been seen behind the wheel of.
      Although he had to wait six months to get his hands on one, when it arrived the social media influencer declared it his ‘dream car’ and shot a video revealing his ’emotion’ that driving a Lambo was about to become a reality.
      Performance-wise, when Paul took it for a spin, he wouldn’t have been disappointed either.
      Boasting 631bhp, it’s capable of reaching 0-60mph in 2.5 seconds and has a top speed of 212mph.
      Paul is a huge fan of Lamborghini
      TESLA MODEL X, £80,000
      In the US, electric vehicles are all the rage amongst Angelinos.
      And the wealthier ones are now swapping their Toyota Prius for a much-more stylish Tesla Model X.
      Paul got his custom-wrapped by West Coast Customs Design – who famously looked after a host of celebs on MTV’s Pimp My Ride.
      The one-of-a-kind car also has carbon accents and sandblasted details, meaning it stands out from the crowd.
      Boxer Paul splashed on a £165,000 Lamborghini in 2018Credit: Instagram / @jakepaul
      The motor in brilliant blue stands out among his carsCredit: Instagram / @jakepaul
      The Tesla Model X owned by Paul, worth £80,000, was custom-wrapped by West Coast Customs DesignCredit: Instagram / @jakes.garage
      Here’s how Paul’s wrap looked before it was custom-wrappedCredit: Instagram / @jakes.garage
      ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM, £360,000
      It’s not all fast or eco-friendly cars for Jake.
      The internet personality has also been seen showing off a classic Rolls-Royce Phantom in white.
      It was a make he was first seen driving back in 2018 alongside brother Logan, when the pair appeared at a celeb bash in a gold Ghost model.
      Smitten by the luxury of it, Jake added a £360,000 Phantom to his collection. And why not.
      Paul first became acquainted with the Rolls-Royce brand in 2018Credit: Instagram / @jakepaul
      A few years later Paul was seen with his own £360,000 Rolls Royce PhantomCredit: Instagram / @jakepaul
      TOYOTA TACOMA, £40,000
      Nothing beats going off-road.
      That’s why Paul also has a sturdy SUV in his Toyota Tacoma in white that would’ve cost him around £40,000.
      A standard Tacoma boasts a 2.7-liter I-4 engine producing 159 HP and 180 lb-ft of torque.
      Judging by his Instagram, it’s Paul’s go-to motor when he wants to have some fun.
      Paul loves to go off-road and has a Toyota Tacoma in his garageCredit: Instagram / @jakes.garage
      FORD FOCUS RS, FROM £22,000
      After he scored success with West Coast Customs Design with his Model X, Jake returned with his cherished Ford Focus RS.
      Originally, he had it wrapped in black. But he wanted a change – and what he got was something completely different.
      It really is a showstopper and even has his name inscribed on the Continental tyres that were fitted new.
      Because of its colours, he nicknames the car ‘Rainbro’.
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      One of Paul’s most cherished cars is his £22,000 Ford Focus RSCredit: YouTube
      West Coast Customs design gave the Focus a complete makeover and he has now nicknamed the motor ‘Rainbro’Credit: YouTube
      DODGE RAM FROM £40,000
      Continuing his love of trucks, Paul has also been spied behind the wheel of a Dodge Ram 1500.
      The all-American SUV is reasonably priced with a starting price of just £40,000 – and the boxing star made sure he got the Black Ops model, inspired by the American Armed Services.
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      A powerful vehicle, latest models have a 3.6L V6 engine producing 305bhp.
      Maybe after dominating the boxing world, Paul wants to join the army?
      Favoured by the American Army Services and Jake Paul, the Dodge Ram is another favourite truck of the social media influencerCredit: Instagram / @jakes.garage
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      Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte in huge breakthrough over fight after agreeing to key contract issue

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA and Dillian Whyte have made a breakthrough in talks to rematch – leaving the fight now back ON. Eddie Hearn had sent Whyte an offer to face long-time rival AJ on August 12 at the O2 Arena.
      Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte have made a breakthrough in talks to rematchCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Dillian Whyte fumed at a rematch clause being put in his contractCredit: Getty
      It comes as he also negotiates a super-fight in Saudi Arabia against Deontay Wilder in December.
      Whyte’s deal included an option for an immediate rematch if Joshua was beaten.
      So it left him fuming and unwilling to be tied down to another bout, believing the winner should rightfully go on to fight Wilder.
      And now according to Sky Sports, Joshua’s team have agreed to take out the rematch clause, paving the way for the Battle of Britain.
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      The history between the two dates back to 2009 when they first shared the ring in an amateur contest.
      Whyte won the bout and it carried the feud into the professional ranks, setting up a grudge match in 2015.
      It was there Joshua got his revenge with a seventh-round stoppage and five months later he became world champion for the first time.
      Whyte, 35, would have to wait until last April to challenge for heavyweight gold but he was beaten by Tyson Fury, 34.
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      He returned last November against Jermaine Franklin, where the winner was promised Joshua, 33, next.
      Whyte edged out a tight majority decision but still it was Franklin, 29, who welcomed AJ back to the ring.
      Coming off consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk, 36, Joshua got back to winning ways on points against the American in April.
      It was his first under new coaching Derrick James and promoter Hearn wanted the pair to have one more before facing Wilder, 37.
      Joshua is back in Dallas training with James while Whyte is also in camp Stateside as talks for the rematch progress.
      Anthony Joshua beat Dillian Whyte in 2015Credit: AFP
      The rivals are in talks to rematchCredit: MATCHROOM BOXING More

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      I’m an unbeaten heavyweight and Anthony Joshua’s sparring partner – his punches are like being hit with a SLEDGEHAMMER

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA’S punches are like being hit with a SLEDGEHAMMER – his bruised sparring partner has revealed. The two-time heavyweight champion is one of the hardest hitters in the division, with 22 knockouts in his 25 wins.
      Anthony Joshua pictured with Frazer ClarkeCredit: Twitter
      And heavyweight contender Frazer Clarke – managed by AJ – opened up on what it is like to take a whack from the superstar fighter.
      Clarke told The Independent: “There’s a comparison of hitting something with a sledgehammer, or hitting something with a normal hammer a lot of times – you know, like when you hit a nail.
      “[The latter] is what it is with Joshua, then he’ll finish you off with a sledgehammer on the last shot. Boom.”
      Clarke, 31, spent several years on the Team GB squad with Joshua, 33, sharing hundreds of sparring rounds.
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      And after bronze at the Tokyo Olympics, he turned professional and is now 7-0 with five KOs.
      Joshua meanwhile, is in talks to return in the summer having beaten Jermaine Franklin, 29, in April.
      Dillian Whyte, 35, has been sent an offer to rematch AJ but a clause in the contract held the bout up.
      Joshua is also negotiating a Saudi Arabia super-fight against Deontay Wilder, 37, for December.
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      And Clarke sent out a fierce warning to AJ’s heavyweight rivals having been on the end of his famed power.
      He said: “It’s not nice. It’s not nice being hit by any heavyweight.
      “You only have to look at Anthony Joshua, the man is made of muscle – he has muscles coming out of places where muscles shouldn’t be – but when people think about Joshua punching, what they don’t realise is… it’s not the one punch. He’s actually a really good combination puncher, and a fast puncher.”
      “When he gets the opportunity, he punches hard and often, and that’s almost worse than one single shot.
      “You can prepare for a single shot – you can sort of brace on impact – but what you can’t prepare for is two, three, four shots from different angles.”
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      Jake Paul buys rare new £330,000 Ferrari 296 GTB… but breaks it on the SAME DAY

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      JAKE PAUL treated himself to a new Ferrari 296 GTB… only to break it on the SAME DAY. The YouTuber-turned boxer – believed to have made over £50million in the ring – has enjoyed a fleet of super-cars over the years.
      Jake Paul with his Ferrari 296 GTBCredit: @jakepaul
      The car cost £330,000Credit: YouTube/Jake Paul
      Jake Paul waited 18 months to get his hands on the carCredit: YouTube/Jake Paul
      But he broke it on the same dayCredit: YouTube/Jake Paul
      Jake Paul broke his car after one too many doughnutsCredit: YouTube/Jake Paul
      Paul waited 18 months to get his hands on the rare Ferrari, which cost him £330,000.
      And at first, he admitted: “I’m nervous to drive this thing. It’s so nice that I just don’t even… I’m just going to leave here.”
      It turns out Paul, 26, probably should have after taking the motor for a spin and getting a little too carried away.
      Having done one too many doughnuts, the “low beam failure” warning popped up and the American was advised to go back to the dealer.
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      He said: “I broke the car, guys.”
      Paul added: “I don’t know if I was supposed to drive it that hard on the first day. It literally just says, ‘Go to dealership.’ Straight up.
      “Like nothing else, just like, ‘You’ve ruined the car. Go to the dealership now.'”
      Paul made it home in his Ferrari and revealed he also purchased an SF90 Spider, costing over £600,000.
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      Not only that, he also got himself an old-school, 1958 Ford Fairlane, which go for up to £70,000.
      Paul is just one month away from his next payday, returning against ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 38, in Texas over ten rounds.
      It will be his first fight since suffering defeat to Tommy Fury, 24, in their Saudi Arabia grudge match in February.
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      Ricky Hatton launches stinging attack on ‘circus’ heavyweight boxing scene after Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua updates

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      RICKY HATTON has launched a stinging attack on the heavyweight boxing scene after Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua’s latest updates.Neither Fury or Joshua have fights booked at present after failing to agree terms to face each other earlier this year.
      Ricky Hatton has launched an attack on the ‘circus’ heavyweight boxing sceneCredit: PA
      The two British boxers had been involved in very public negotiations, which included videos posted to social media by Fury.
      However, the pair failed to agree on any of the Gypsy King’s proposals.
      As a result, they have both been left out of action as the heavyweight division appears to be stalling.
      Former two-weight world champion Hatton has been left frustrated by the heavyweights.
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      Speaking to talkSPORT, he admitted: “The heavyweight scene is a little bit upsetting, isn’t it?
      “I’m not pointing any fingers at promoters or TV or even fighters, but it’s a little bit like a circus at the minute, you don’t know who to believe or what to believe.
      “I originally saw that Dillian Whyte vs Anthony Joshua was going to be made in August and then Dillian Whyte said he hasn’t even had an offer and then Eddie Hearn said he had made an offer and then they were arguing over how much the offer was and I was thinking to myself ‘what do you believe?’.”
      He also added: “AJ and Tyson [Fury] haven’t fought since nearly Christmas and I remember back in the day when you won the title you had a certain number of days to defend it otherwise you got stripped.
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      “I don’t know what’s happening these days but it’s like the governing bodies are making up their own rules for their financial benefit and it’s hurting our sport.
      “Negotiating is part of the business. I’ve been there and you want the best deal, but sometimes they’re going to cut the nose off to spite the face.
      “You see YouTubers, rappers and Mixed Martial Artists fighting each other and they’re the ones pulling in the crowds while our sport is suffering and it’s because big fights aren’t being made.”
      Fury and Joshua had both been targeted for a lucrative heavyweight tournament in Saudi Arabia later this year but the event appears to have now been put on hold.
      Tyson Fury has not fought since December 2022Credit: Getty
      Negotiations for Anthony Joshua’s fight with Dillian Whyte have reached an impasseCredit: Getty
      Meanwhile, Fury’s undisputed world title fight with Oleksandr Usyk has failed to come to fruition.
      The WBC champion has promised his fans that he will make a “show stopping” return to the ring, though.
      As for Joshua, recent talks for a second fight with Dillian Whyte have hit a stumbling block.
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      Logan Paul opens up on ‘crazy’ rare £4million Pokemon card and explains why it is worth so much

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      LOGAN PAUL has opened up on his “crazy” rare £4million Pokemon card and explained why it is worth so much.The social media star holds a Guinness World Record thanks to his mega-expensive piece of cardboard.
      Logan Paul has opened up on his ‘crazy’ rare £4million Pokemon cardCredit: YouTube @Impaulsive
      Paul achieved the feat after wearing his 1998 Japanese Illustrator card on a chain for his WWE debut in April 2022.
      He wore the “Gem Mint 10” graded card alongside The Miz in a tag-team match against Rey and Dominik Mysterio at WrestleMania 38.
      Over a year on, he recalled the purchase on the latest episode of his Impaulsive podcast.
      During a discussion about Pokemon cards with guest Prince Royce, Paul explained: “I love it. I love it dude.
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      “I mean if you like video games that doesn’t surprise me but yeah I spent $5.3million on the card. It’s crazy.”
      He later went on to explain why some cards are worth so much.
      “That’s the thing with the grading,” added the YouTuber turned wrestler.
      “These numbers you guys are hearing, PSA three, PSA four, like it’s one through 10 and if they have the smallest little fragmented one documentation, like any little thing it’ll ding at a point.
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      “So to find a perfect 10 is insane and it’s the only thing besides, not even the actual card itself, the condition is the most important thing that determines the card’s value and it’s hard to get a 10.”
      Singer Royce then asked: “Do you think that the new certification is for real though?
      “Like do you think the new certifications are much harder? Like the graders are grading harder now than before? Because they’re saying ‘yo fake a 10 but it’s really nine or whatever’.”
      Paul responded by adding: “I totally think that. First off it’s done by humans so a person sitting there can change the value of your card from $30,000 to $250,000.”
      A keen Pokemon card trader, Paul has built an impressive collection of the items.
      He previously wore a £100,000 shiny Charizard for the ring walk before his exhibition bout against Floyd Mayweather in 2021.
      However, the total value of his collection is unknown, although Paul did once reveal he had lost £2.8million on fake Pokemon cards.
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      Tyson Fury brutally told how to fight Oleksandr Usyk to avoid ‘12-round disaster’ and risks ‘point of no return’

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      TYSON FURY has been brutally told how to avoid a “12-round disaster” against Oleksandr Usyk.The Gypsy King has not stepped in the ring since defeating Derek Chisora on December 3 last year.
      Tyson Fury has been told he could be in for a nightmare versus Oleksandr UsykCredit: AFP
      Oleksandr Usyk could face Tyson Fury in a super-fightCredit: AFP
      Fury could return in a super-fight for four belts against Usyk at the end of this year.
      There are also rumours he could be involved in a bout over the summer.
      Carl Froch thinks Fury is setting himself up for defeat if he isn’t maintaining a high standard of training.
      Froch told talkSPORT: “If he gets too out of shape and he’s out of the ring for too long, it gets past the point of no return.
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      “All of a sudden he’s gonna find himself in a hard fight against somebody who’s bang average.
      “I think Fury would be too big for Usyk, but it’s gotta be an on-point Fury, it’s gotta be a Fury that’s 100 per cent on his game and fit for 12 rounds.
      “If Usyk decides to stay out of range and box and not engage, just jab his stomach and jab his arms and jab his chest, then take what he can when he’s in range – that could be a 12-round disaster for Fury.
      “I’m not so sure he jumps straight with him and that may be the reason why he priced himself out of it, because I think he did price himself out.”
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      There has been speculation that the delay in the proposed bout is due to a financial disagreement over a rematch.
      Usyk last fought versus Anthony Joshua in August last year. More