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      Our reality TV show caused family divide but it brought us together with help of baby daughter Esme, says Logan Paul

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      LOGAN PAUL revealed baby daughter Esme helped bring his family together – after filming their TV show threatened to divide them.The celebrity household put their lives out there like never before for an eight-parter airing on HBO’s Max.Logan Paul with dad Greg, brother Jake and mum PamJake holds Logan’s baby daughter EsmeNina Agdal with Logan and EsmeCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/DAgdceAJ9G1/?igsh=MWFsOXpvM2xra294aQ&img_index=1Called Paul American, the series – which was years in the making – draws back the curtain on the good, the bad and the ugly.Logan told SunSport: “This show has caused a few divides in the family, which sucks for us, but it’s great media.“We’ve shown our whole lives on camera, on YouTube and the internet primarily, and we felt like Max was an outlet where we could go even further.“I don’t know why we felt like that, but maybe because it’s Max and it’s like an incredibly prestigious platform.READ MORE IN BOXING”So we really put it all out there for everyone to judge and and and hate on us. It’s pretty sick.”The show stars Logan, 29, and brother Jake, 28, as well as loving mum Pam and no-nonsense dad Greg. Logan’s fiancee – Danish supermodel Nina Agdal – and Jake’s newly-engaged partner – Dutch speedskater Jutta Leerdam – also feature throughout.Proud dad Logan welcomed baby daughter Esme into the world last year. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHer arrival was a timely one for the family after the show itself took its toll – but the series also played a part in reconciliation. Asked if his newborn helped bring the family together, Logan said: “Yeah, oh for sure.My dad pitted me and Logan against each other growing up… but my kids will NEVER be like that, says Jake Paul”My daughter Esme, it was amazing for everyone. But, so did the show, to be honest. “There’s been divides, and issues with how the episodes have turned out, some people don’t like certain episodes, other people don’t like others.“It has really brought the family together, sometimes for better, sometimes for worse.”Logan – who is signed to the WWE – admits in one episode that he fears for Esme’s teenage years. And he said: “I think whether you have a son or a daughter, like the teenage years generally are like the rebellion.“See it’s a dog eat dog world out there and there may be a tipping point where your child starts to resent you for XYZ.“Maybe they go through a phase that is inherently problematic. “I mean, I’m a new dad, but I think that when children become teenagers, they start to develop  their personality.READ MORE SUN STORIES“They feel like they don’t need their parents anymore, and with that comes maybe some disconnect, I don’t know.”The Max Original reality series PAUL AMERICAN debuts THURSDAY, MARCH 27 on Max. Episodes debut weekly leading up to the season finale on Thursday, May 15.Logan proposed to Nina before their baby was bornCredit: Not known, clear with picture deskNina is a supermodel from DenmarkCredit: SplashJake Paul proposed to Jutta LeerdamCredit: Instagram / @jakepaulJutta is a speedskater from the NetherlandsCredit: Reuters More

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      Anthony Joshua could earn stunning £100MILLION for shock Jake Paul fight as Eddie Hearn predicts record-breaking PPVs

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA could bank himself a whopping £100MILLION to fight Jake Paul and break pay-per-view records. YouTube star Paul brazenly called out two-time heavyweight world champion AJ on his podcast. Eddie Hearn with promoter Anthony JoshuaCredit: ReutersJake Paul called out Anthony JoshuaCredit: GettyAnd Joshua appeared to quite literally call the prankster-turned-prizefighter’s bluff by phoning him up. Promoter Eddie Hearn revealed Joshua is on board for the mega-money fight – and threw down the gauntlet to Paul. Hearn told SunSport: “I spoke to AJ shortly after and I mean, look, we don’t own the world heavyweight championship anymore. We’re not chasing undisputed. “That’s always been the dream and will remain the dream until the career ends, but at the same time, we haven’t even got an opponent.READ MORE IN BOXING”So when Jake Paul comes out and you know you’re gonna make £100million to fight Jake Paul, obviously like any man with a brain would go, ‘Oh, OK, line it up.'”All Jake looks at is the money. And I wouldn’t be surprised if Jake did it, honestly, because I think he likes a challenge, but he likes the money.” Paul has 11 wins and only one loss as a boxer, coming via split-decision to Tommy Fury, 25, in 2023.His most recent bout was an eight-round points win over heavyweight great Mike Tyson, 58, in November. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe fight was marred in controversy amid the age gap but still a massive 100 MILLION tuned in to watch on Netflix. And Hearn teased smashing any kind of PPV record if Paul truly did accept a fight with AJ. His box office estimations were: “In the UK two million. In America, two million.”I mean, probably a 10 million pay-per-view fight. But you know, Father Christmas only comes once a year.”But if we ever got that fight, you know it’ll be a dual visit.”Floyd Mayweather’s 2015 blockbuster with Manny Pacquiao currently holds the PPV record with 4.4m buys. And his 2017 crossover fight with UFC superstar Conor McGregor was not far behind with 4.3m.Father Christmas only comes once a year. But if we ever got that fight, you know it’ll be a dual visit.Eddie Hearn on Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul Paul, 28, is yet to return since victory over Tyson and saw a May mega-fight in Las Vegas with Canelo Alvarez, 34 collapse.Canelo pulled out of talks at the 11th hour to instead sign a four-bout deal with Saudi Arabia’s Turki AlalshikhJoshua, 35, is coming off a knockout loss to Daniel Dubois, 27, in September and his return to the ring has been backdated amid an injury. But he weighed 252.5lb (18st) while Paul had to bulk up to 227lb (16st 2lb) for his Tyson fight – meaning there is still TWO STONE between them.And Hearn admitted he did not reach out for talks with Paul’s camp amid the surprise back-and-forth. He said: “Once they said 2026, it’s just clickbait at that point. READ MORE SUN STORIES”I do acknowledge that Jake is crazy enough, like the Canelo stuff was quite crazy.”But at least Jake’s bigger than Canelo. He’s dwarfed by AJ in every manner.”Anthony Joshua with Jake Paul in Dubai in 2022 More

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      Tyson Fury tipped to come out of retirement for £100m Anthony Joshua fight as theory on comeback is revealed

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      TYSON FURY will come out of retirement to fight Anthony Joshua so long as the money is right, it’s been predicted.The Gypsy King seemingly put the final nail in the coffin of the long-overdue Battle of Britain in January when he announced his fifth retirement following consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk.Tyson Fury announced his retirement in January after back-to-back losses to Oleksandr UsykCredit: GETTYHis retirement seemingly put the final nail in the coffin of a showdown with Anthony JoshuaCredit: PABut former two-time super-middleweight champ Carl Froch reckons ‘The Gypsy King’ could be coaxed out of retirementCredit: GETTYTeam AJ haven’t given up hope of the mammoth melee coming to fruition but are starting to explore other options for the Olympian’s next fight.Former super-middleweight champ Carl Froch reckons a £100million cheque from Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalashikh will prompt Fury to lace up his gloves for one last punch-up.But he also believes he’ll fight again because he still has plenty of tread left on the tyres, telling the Action Network: “I just think Tyson Fury had a bit more left in the tank and could’ve tried harder [against Usyk].”He’s the bigger man and is heavier. Maybe Fury is feeling let down by himself, and that might bring him out of retirement one last time.READ MORE IN BOXING”The fight with Anthony Joshua is still huge.”As much as I think it’s not as big as it could have been and isn’t as exciting without a title — if he gets offered £100m, he’ll take the fight.”Fury, 35, was irate as he made his way backstage after his second straight loss to Usyk last December, insisting the judges had once again robbed him of victory.And Froch claims the Wythenshawe warrior is still seething, so much so that he could actually stick to his latest retirement.Most read in SportJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSHe said: “When he digs his heels in, similar to me, he’ll double down on it. A lot of boxers are like that.”He retired because, deep down, he probably knows he’s past his best. Eddie Hearn reveals latest on Anthony Joshua’s boxing return”He lost twice to Oleksandr Usyk, and I know personally that he is p****d.”I spoke to someone close to his team and he’s really frustrated and p*** off that he lost the rematch.”But he did lose, and he lost fair and square. “It was a close fight, but it wasn’t very entertaining, not like the first one, which had moments of excitement.”In the rematch, not a lot happened, but I think Usyk did enough to win.”Fury’s cousin, Andy Lee, recently claimed the former two-time heavyweight champion can no longer “be f****d” with boxing.But Fury’s apparent disdain for the sport isn’t stopping AJ from dreaming of sharing the ring with him later this year.Anthony Joshua is refusing to give up hope of fighting Tyson FuryCredit: REUTERSDuring a recent interview with iFL TV, he said of the domestic dust-up: “I feel like it’s the best fight [for me].”People might say [Joseph] Parker, people might say – I don’t know.”But I think Fury, commercially, is a great fight and it’s a great man’s fight as well. So I think it makes sense.”You could say it’s been years in the making. But listen, the heavyweight division has been thriving.”And why I say it’s probably still a great fight is as I said Parker is, for me, a great story of someone that never gives up.READ MORE SUN STORIES”And the thing is, there is going to be one winner and one loser.”And there’s going to be bloodshed. And it ain’t gonna be mine.” More

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      ‘Absolutely destroyed me’ – KSI CRIED after pulling out of Dillon Danis fight and was unable to breathe due to illness

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      KSI revealed he was left in tears and struggled to breathe due to the illness that forced him out of fighting Dillon Danis. The YouTuber-turned-boxer was set to face MMA star Danis in Manchester on Saturday. KSI revealed he was left in tears after pulling out of fighting Dillon DanisBut KSI had to pull out with just eight days to go after catching an infection. He said on his livestream: “It’s so annoying, man. I was so ready, I legit f***ing cried at some point last week, man. “I was just so angry because I’ve literally killed myself for so many weeks putting myself through so much s***. “And then to just get sick right at the final bit, I’m like just trying to push on, push through and I’m still just getting more and more sick. READ MORE IN BOXING”It just got to a point where I’m sparring and I can’t even breathe. I can’t even punch properly, I just feel weak.” KSI, 31, has not fought since October 2023 when he suffered defeat for the first time in the ring, losing a controversial decision to Tommy Fury, 25.He was set to face Misfits boxer Anthony Taylor and YouTuber Slim Albaher on the same night last August but he pulled out with a hand injury.Danis himself withdrew from facing KSI in January 2023 due to personal reasons.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe instead made his boxing debut the night Fury beat KSI – losing by disqualification against Logan Paul, 29. KSI plans to reschedule his fight with Danis and said: “I’m getting better. I’m on some strong drugs! KSI’s team reveal new term for Jake Paul grudge fight to finally make £250million bout happen”I’m on some very strong drugs! Basically, I got ill and it was just like a cold, a normal cold blah, blah, blah. “And then I thought I’d just train through it, work through it just keep doing me, going 100 per cent all the time. “And then I got an infection, I got an infection in my sinuses and it just absolutely destroyed me, man. “I’ve never been that ill in my life for that long, as well. It’s fine, I’m getting better.” Danis was due to fight KSI in ManchesterCredit: PAKSI wants to reschedule his fight with DanisCredit: PA More

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      Jake and Logan Paul lift lid on how they convinced partners Jutta Leerdam and Nina Agdal into filming reality TV show

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      JAKE PAUL and brother Logan had a fight to convince their better halves into a giving up their privacy to film an all-access TV series.Paul American airs on HBO’s Max in the States and centres around the celebrity family from Ohio.Jake Paul with girlfriend Nina AgdalCredit: @jakepaulLogan Paul proposed to Nina AgdalJutta Leerdam is a Dutch speedskaterNina Agdal is a Danish supermodelCredit: SplashJake and Logan’s parents – loving mum Pam and no-nonsense dad Greg – feature throughout the eight-partner.But having raised two of the internet’s biggest stars, Pam and Greg have long been exposed to the lights, camera and action.It’s a different story for Logan’s fiancee – Danish supermodel Nina Agdal – and Jake’s partner – Dutch speedskater Jutta Leerdam.In fact, Logan had to produce a PowerPoint presentation to convince Nina to leave nothing off limits in the name of entertainment.READ MORE IN boxing WWE superstar Logan, 29, told SunSport: “Yeah, it was hard. But, you know, Max pays well! “The pay definitely helps, helps my fiance Nina feel comfortable with putting parts of her life on camera that she literally never would have ever.”And, I also convinced her. I made a PowerPoint and said, you should be a reality TV star and sold her. I’m a good salesman!”Boxer Jake, 28, added: “I think for Jutta, she’s still like not loving it.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“I think she’s still getting used to it all and I think she doesn’t like how she’s portrayed in the hands of like a team of editors. “I think that I understand that it could be hard sometimes and people try to paint narratives that are different than reality sometimes.” Jake Paul says having children will prolong his boxing career and wants them to be best friends with brother Logan’s kidsIn the show, Logan proposed to Nina and they welcomed baby daughter Esme into the world last September. And Jake also recently announced his engagement to Jutta with a series of romantic photos. The prankster-turned-prizefighter now wants babies of his own and said: “I think it would be great for all of our kids to grow up together.“I think they’re gonna be each other’s best friends because of the fact that they’re gonna be growing up in a crazy world that is so different than most other kids and they’re not gonna be able to turn and trust a lot of people.“So I think it’d be good for our kids to be able to be close in age for sure.”Jake’s most recent boxing win – against Mike Tyson – is covered towards the back end of the series. Nina Agdal pictured in 2022Credit: GettyLogan Paul proposing to Nina AgdalJutta Leerdam is a champion on the iceCredit: RexJake Paul got engaged to Jutta LeerdamCredit: Instagram / @jakepaulThe bout was heavily criticised amid 58-year-old Tyson’s age but still over 100 MILLION tuned in to watch live on Netflix. Jake then entered shock talks to fight Mexican legend Canelo Alvarez, 34, in a planned Las Vegas mega-bout on May 3.But Canelo pulled out at the last minute to instead sign a four-fight deal with Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh.And Jake slammed: “He just missed out on creating arguably the biggest, if not the second biggest fight of all time which could have potentially beat me and Mike Tyson. “I think that’s worth more than money, right? Canelo has money, so I think for his legacy and the fan base that he could have tapped into by fighting me. “He really chose the money over that because they was threatening to pull his $300million contract with Saudi.READ MORE SUN STORIES“So he chose that versus creating a legacy and doing one of the biggest fights ever.”The Max Original reality series PAUL AMERICAN debuts THURSDAY, MARCH 27 on Max. Episodes debut weekly leading up to the season finale on Thursday, May 15.Jake Paul beat Mike Tyson with over 100m people watching on NetflixCredit: GettyCanelo Alvarez pulled out of fighting Jake PaulCredit: AP More

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      ‘I think she’d come around’ – Roman Fury reveals why even Tyson’s wife Paris will be on board for Anthony Joshua fight

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      ROMAN FURY expects even Paris to come around to the idea of husband Tyson returning to fight Anthony Joshua.The Gypsy King looked on course for a Great British double header with AJ this year after two losses to Oleksandr Usyk in 2024. Roman Fury next to big brother TysonCredit: Instagram / @romanfuryyTyson with wife ParisCredit: InstagramBut those plans went up in smoke after Tyson announced a shock retirement in January – which left even his younger brother stunned. Roman, 28, said: “I was as surprised, that’s Tyson, isn’t it? “One day, one minute he’s thinking one thing and the next minute he’s doing another thing.”That’s just the way his mind works. He could wake up tomorrow and decide he’s coming back to boxing. READ MORE IN BOXING”We just don’t know. But that’s the exciting thing when looking at him, isn’t it?”So we’ll just have to see, what happens next, but I can see him coming back definitely. “I just think there’s another big fight out there that we all want to see that needs to happen.”So it’s just a case of getting the money right and getting everything else sorted but I don’t think he’ll stay retired for too long.” Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSRoman – a 4-0 boxer himself – admits he joins the nation in wanting brother Tyson, 36, to settle the score with Joshua, 35, once and for all. He said: “For me, he doesn’t need to come back. He’s got enough money to last lifetimes. He’s proved everything. He’s won all the titles.Roman Fury slams Chase DeMoor for dragging Molly-Mae into Misfits Boxing feud”So it’s just a case of whether he can just sustain the lifestyle that he’s living now, because obviously he’s been to the highest highs and now just kind of living a normal life.”So it’s if he gets that itch again, to come out and do it. “But the only thing that I’m looking at that will pull him back is that Anthony Joshua fight, because I don’t care what’s happened, everyone still wants to see that fight. Including me.” Tyson has continued to promise wife Paris that he will hang up the gloves for good. But 28-year-old Roman reckons even Paris will be on board for the AJ super-fight.He said: “I think she’d come around, yeah. You know, it’s been talked about for how many years now?”These two, the biggest fight in British boxing history, if you ask me. So I think it’s just a matter of time and we’ll see him.” Roman was due to return to the ring on Saturday in Manchester against American TV star Chase DeMoor, 28.But the bout has been postponed after headliner KSI, 31, was forced out of his fight against Dillon Danis, 31, due to illness.Roman had expected big brother Tyson to be in attendance to inspire a best-ever performance.READ MORE SUN STORIESRoman said: “It’s good for him to come and watch because it does spur me on as well because when he’s there I want to do an extra good performance.”He’s the one that set it all off for us so it’s only fair that.” Joshua vs Fury could have been a fight for the agesCredit: GettyRoman Fury is 4-0 as a boxerCredit: Getty More

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      Jake Paul reveals his five-man boxing hitlist of opponents including Anthony Joshua and Canelo Alvarez

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      JAKE PAUL has drawn up a list of five boxing opponents on his hitlist.The YouTuber-turned-boxer is coming off victory over 58-year-old Mike Tyson in November in a bout slammed over the age gap. Jake Paul beat Mike Tyson in his last fight +Credit: GettyBut still over 100 MILLION tuned in to watch on Netflix – with Paul keen to replicate that huge success. It prompted shock talks with Mexican legend Canelo Alvarez, 34, for a Las Vegas fight in May. But Canelo walked away to instead sign a four-bout deal with Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh. So Paul, 28, heads back to the drawing board and revealed his dream opponents. READ MORE IN BOXINGHe told the New York Post: “There’s a lot of names. I think Gervonta [Davis], Canelo, Tommy Fury, KSI, I want Anthony Joshua. “The list goes on and on and on and then my main goal is to become world champion and we’ll see who that is and what point in time I make that happen.” After talks with Canelo collapsed, behind the scenes Paul’s team entered talks with WBA lightweight champion Davis. Due to the SIX STONE weight difference between them, the fight would have been an exhibition opposed to a professionally-sanctioned bout. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut Davis, 30, is now headed for a rematch with Lamont Roach, 29, following their controversial draw. Paul’s only defeat came in February 2023 against Fury, 25, via split-decision and there have been talks for a rematch. Jake Paul blasts Anthony Joshua and vows to KO heavyweight superstarKSI, 31, meanwhile is the American’s long-time rival but a dispute over their fight weight has so far stalled talks. Canelo faces William Scull, 32, in an undisputed super-middleweight world title clash on May 4 in Saudi Arabia. And then a super-fight against Terence Crawford, 37, is due to follow in September with UFC boss Dana White in line to promote. Despite Paul’s feud with White, he still holds out hope for the Canelo bout, saying: “I think it will happen for sure, at the end of the day. “Canelo is his own boss and he would never let those guys control his career.” Canelo Alvarez faces William Scull on May 4 in RiyadhCredit: Getty More

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      Sydney Thomas stuns in daring ring girl outfit and is branded ‘so perfect’ by awestruck fans

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      SYDNEY THOMAS stunned in a daring ring girl outfit to leave fans blown away.The ring girl has shot to stardom since her appearance at Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson.Sydney Thomas left fans stunned with her daring lookCredit: instagram @iamsydneythomasShe put on a show inside the ringCredit: instagram @iamsydneythomasThe ring girl shot to fame after Jake Paul vs Mike TysonCredit: APSydney is closing in on 1million Instagram followersCredit: GettyFans heaped praise on the influencerCredit: INSTAGRAM @iamsydneythomasShe has amassed a huge social media following and keeps her fans up to date with lifestyle posts, often visiting NFL grounds when she is not in the ring.Sydney recently appeared in the ring once again for Most Valuable Productions – Paul’s promotion company – at an event in Canada.She stunned in a light blue bra top and matching short shorts, showing off her legs.Sydney posed in the ring for several snaps and was captured holding up numbers telling fans which round it was.READ MORE IN BOXINGMany flocked to her Instagram post to share their adoration for the influencer.One reacted saying: “Sooo you’re actually perfect.”Another added: “Stunning 🙌🙌”A third wrote: “Hottest ever 😍🔥”Most read in BoxingAnd another commented: “Looking so beautiful 🔥”Sydney is closing in on 1million Instagram followers after first capturing attention at Paul vs Tyson.Viral ring girl Sydney Thomas reveals career ambition as she hits Super Bowl after Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson ‘wild ride’Sydney, 21, trended on social media for her appearance in the ring at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.She took to social media after the fight and admitted it was an “honour” to be a part of the night.Sydney is currently a student at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa.And she has big plans for when she graduates this coming summer.”I’m still in college,” she continued when pressed on her next career move.”So I’m going to graduate and get a management and entrepreneurship degree.”I’d like to start a business of my own at some point.”But continuing working with sports and boxing makes me happy, so we’ll see.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I have a business-driven mind.” More