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      Jake Paul’s trainer BJ Flores shot and rushed to hospital after he is robbed at gunpoint

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      JAKE PAUL’S trainer was shot and rushed to hospital in a “crazy” armed mugging.BJ Flores was on holiday in Colombia when the shocking incident took place.
      BJ Flores was shot and taken to hospital after being robbed at gunpointCredit: Instagram @bjflorespro
      Flores took to Instagram to update fansCredit: Instagram
      He had blood on his hands after the incidentCredit: Instagram
      The x-ray showed the bullet in his legCredit: Instagram
      The bloodied American trainer, 44, took to Instagram today to reveal the shocking ordeal.
      The videos showed the x-ray of the bullet in his leg and the marks where the gun was pressed against his temple just before he went into surgery.
      Flores wrote: “Tonight I was attacked by two armed motorcycle drivers as a passenger at a RED LIGHT.
      “They pulled up, stuck a gun to my head, tried to steal my wallet and my watch.
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      “They shot me one time in the leg and I defended myself the best way I could.
      “I am still in the emergency room waiting to have the bullet removed at 5:18am.
      “Thank you for the well wishes. I will learn from this.
      “Be safe out there please. Life is precious.”
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      Earlier on, he had posted numerous videos after touching down in Medellin to enjoy some down time and explore real estate properties.
      Flores is a former boxer himself, famously fighting Brit Tony Bellew in 2016 but was knocked out in round three.
      He had 39 pro fights in the ring, winning 34 and losing four.
      Flores has been working with YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul since 2021 and was in his corner for February’s defeat to former Love Islander Tommy Fury.
      The Californian was hospitalised in February last year with a “penis injury” after being bitten by a dog.
      He shared a video on Instagram of him in a hospital bed, with a diagnosis sheet reading “dog bite, initial encounter” as well as “penile laceration, initial encounter”.
      He then posted a message that read: “Talk about terrified, I am fine thank God!
      “So whenever you think you’re having a bad day… Just remember that story about the guy that was in the ER until 4am with a ‘penile laceration’ from a dog bite.”
      He was discharged after recovering from the surgery.
      Flores fought Tony Bellew in 2016 in the Bomber’s hometown of LiverpoolCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      Eddie Hearn names his Mount Rushmore of boxing – but leaves Tyson Fury OFF the list as promoter tells him ‘f*** off’

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      EDDIE HEARN has named his ‘Mount Rushmore’ of boxing but the list is more notable for those that missed out rather than those who made it. The Matchroom boss has even included himself in the list which may not be a surprise to some with heavyweight champions Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk surprisingly missing out.
      Hearn is busy promoting Anthony Joshua’s return to the ring on April 1st.Credit: Getty
      Tyson Fury is preparing for his unification fight against Oleksandr Usyk on April 29th.Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Fury’s omission might not come as a surprise giving Hearn went on an extraordinary rant last month over the Gypsy King’s apparent reluctance to accept a heavyweight unification fight with Usyk.
      Hearn said: “F*** off. You want money, you want too much money, you’re not the draw you think you are, that fight’s not as big as you think it is.”
      The 43-year-old is currently busy promoting Anthony Joshua’s return to the ring on April 1st against Jermaine Franklin in a fight the Brit must win following back-to-back defeats to Usyk.
      It is Joshua who tops Hearn’s list despite suffering three defeats in his last five fights.
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      Mexican Canelo ‘Saul’ Alvarez is second on the list and his inclusion is far less questionable than Joshua’s given he has only lost twice in 62 fights and is a multiple world champion over four different weight divisions.
      Third on the list is Irish star Katie Taylor who is currently unbeaten and is the undisputed lightweight world champion.
      Taylor is currently preparing for her next defence against Chantelle Cameron on May 20.
      To conclude the line-up Hearn has cheekily given himself the final spot for his contribution to the sport.
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      This act may irk the likes of Fury but Hearn has never been shy of ruffling feathers.
      It’s been a difficult time for Hearn recently with another of his fighters Conor Benn trying to clear his name following the drug saga surrounding the postponement of his fight with Chris Eubank JR. More

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      OnlyFans model Elle Brooke leaks sparring footage of her FLOORING fellow adult star Amber O’Donnell

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      ONLYFANS model Elle Brooke has leaked sparring footage of her FLOORING fellow adult star Amber O’Donnell.Amber has recently become the latest celebrity to sign up for the highly-anticipated Kingpyn boxing tournament.
      Elle Brooke has released footage of her flooring Amber O’DonnellCredit: Twitter @ElleBrookeUK
      She shared the clip of the sparring session on TwitterCredit: Twitter @ElleBrookeUK
      Amber O’Donnell is never far from trouble and is the latest model to take up celebrity boxingCredit: Twitter
      Elle has a huge 659,000 followers on InstagramCredit: @thedumbledong
      The South Yorkshire beauty, 24, was then involved in a shoving match with Elle’s sister Emily earlier this week at their fight announcement.
      Kingpyn’s High Stakes matches could push the trend even further and it has been dubbed the “biggest influencer boxing tournament” ever.
      The Brooke sisters and Amber are among 16 influencer fighters taking part in three separate events.
      And although the fighting does not officially begin until the first round at the OVO Arena on April 22, Emily and Amber almost came to blows at the quarter-final draw earlier this week.
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      After being pitted together the pair met on stage and it quickly became feisty.
      Emily leaned her forehead into Amber and the OnlyFans star responded with a push.
      The two had to be separated but then began exchanging verbals.
      Amber started the taunting by tweeting: “Can’t wait to land a sweet one on Emily’s chin, should be easy considering it’s such a big target.”
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      But that led to Elle responding his the clip which shows her landing a huge right to the chest of Amber in a previous sparring session along with another that shows her flooring her with a left hook.
      Elle captioned the footage with: “How you going to 2x the speed so shamelessly. Give the people what they really want to see…”
      However, Amber hit back with: “HAHAHAHA how you gonna post 10 of the worst seconds from a nearly 20 minute sparring session, including a clip where literally STAND ON MY FOOT and think you did something, also this footage is 6 months old and was my first ever spar, not exactly gonna be Mohammad Ali am I.”
      Elle will fight influencer Ms. Ola Danielka on April 22 at Wembley Arena in the KingPyn High Stakes tournament.
      And fans were left in hysterics as she faced off with her giant opponent this week.
      Elle has beaten the likes of AJ Bunker and Faith Ordway so far in her boxing careerCredit: @thedumbledong
      The Tik-Tok stunner could become a fan favourite when she brings her drama to the ringCredit: Twitter More

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      ‘Borat wants his voice back’ – Tyson Fury delivers X-rated rant at Oleksandr Usyk’s manager as fight talks stall

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      TYSON FURY has delivered an X-rated attack on Oleksandr Usyk’s manager and even stooped to comparing him to “Borat” in his latest Instagram post.Fury, 34, and Usyk, 36, are trying to finalise a fight for all four world title belts at Wembley Stadium on April 29.
      Tyson Fury has delivered an X-rated attack on his rival’s promoterCredit: Instagram @tysonfury
      Alex Krassyuk, pictured with Oleksandr Usyk, doubts that the April 29 showdown will happenCredit: Instagram @alex.krassyuk
      The Gypsy King, who holds the WBC title, had vowed to end his reign of online terror by going on a social media blackout after declaring that the unification bout is ON.
      The unbeaten champions have been going back and forth on Instagram, seemingly negotiating their title unification in the open.
      And Usyk’s team believe they have called Fury’s bluff by accepting his “greedy” offer of a 70/30 fight purse split.
      The Ukrainian’s camp, led by his representative Alex Krassyuk, even doubt whether the undisputed title decider will go ahead as the clock ticks on.
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      However, Fury delivered a video message to him on Insta yesterday as he mocked Krassyuk’s voice in a foul-mouthed tirade.
      The Brit, wearing an England football shirt, said: “Alex, Usyk’s manager, you sausage, Borat wants his voice back you f***ing bum.
      “You’ll get what you’re getting, don’t worry. You’re the worst manager in history, you got your fighter to accept 30 per cent you dumb dosser. 
      “You’re not that clever are you bum, you got outwitted by a man that never went to school in his life, sausage.
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      “Keep talking and your boy is going to get smash and be beltless like the other bum AJ.
      “Come on. Rule Britannia Motherf***er.”
      Usyk has said that he will agree to the 70/30 split – as long as Fury donates £1m to the Ukraine war fund if he wins.
      Fury has not publically replied to that request but threw another spanner into the works on Monday when he called for their dust-up to be a one-fight-affair with no rematch clause.
      That led to Usyk’s other representative Egis Klimas warning if the original date next month is not honoured, they will renegotiate for 50/50.
      Usyk’s promoter Krassyuk then echoed Klimas’ comments, meaning Fury’s lion’s share split is ONLY valid for April 29 – which led to the WBC champ’s X-rated response.
      Krassyuk told Sky Sports: “Usyk was very clear in his message, ‘April 29th, I accept 70/30.’
      “So all the conditions that were accepted by Usyk are due only for April 29th. And Egis Klimas yesterday came out on Twitter saying that if it moves just by one day, then it’s going to be 50/50 again.”
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      He added: “”I’m not really confident that this fight will happen on April 29th. I will be surprised if it takes place.
      “But if it takes place, I will be really happy because this is the biggest thing Usyk wants, the baddest thing he wants in his life, to unify the belts in heavyweight division, the second division in his career.”

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      Francis Ngannou closing in on Deontay Wilder boxing fight and says ‘somebody’s head off will be taken OFF’

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      FRANCIS NGANNOU revealed he is closing in on a deal to fight Deontay Wilder – and made a brutal prediction for it. Ngannou is a free agent after leaving the UFC following a breakdown in contract negotiations.
      Francis Ngannou revealed he is closing in on a deal to fight Deontay WilderCredit: GETTY
      And the Cameroonian confirmed he is eyeing a boxing switch and has held talks to face Anthony Joshua.
      But it is American star Wilder who Ngannou, 36, is deepest in conversations with.
      He said on The MMA Hour: “Yes, we have had the conversation and at this moment, we’re more closer than with anybody else.”
      Ngannou revealed summer is the target fight date for a bout which will bring together two of the biggest punchers in history.
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      He said: “I think somebody will take somebody’s head off. I would just try [for it] not to be mine. I think that’s probably what’s going to happen.”
      Ngannou is leaving the door open to an MMA return as he nears a move to boxing and has the Professional Fighters League and ONE Championship in mind.
      He said: “I have made a decision. Without making a done deal, I know what my next move is going to be.
      “I know that I want to fight boxing first and then after that I will fight MMA. I’m going to sign with one MMA promotion.
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      “I haven’t made a decision on that yet, [but I’m] very close. PFL and ONE FC right now, we are very close. We will see.”
      Ngannou added: “I’m going to do what I’m doing, and what is interesting about it, obviously there is huge money down here, but also, most of this deal has been viewed as a partnership, which is great for me.
      “I feel well-respected, appreciated. It is different. It feels different. Listen, I never thought there was an MMA promotion that pays more than UFC, or that has [more] money than the UFC.
      “If the UFC wants to pay somebody, they will pay you, but the way that he comes, I’m not down for it. I’d rather get something with more value.
      “My last three years weren’t so happy, so excited. Maybe at the end of the day, this is good for everybody.”
      Deontay Wilder is in talks to fight Francis Ngannou in the summerCredit: Getty More

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      Jake Paul hilariously called out to MMA fight by ex-UFC star Dan Hardy, 40, with timeline for PFL debut revealed

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      JAKE PAUL has been called out by Dan Hardy ahead of his anticipated MMA debut. The YouTuber-turned-prizefighter this year signed a deal with UFC’s rivals the Professional Fighters League.
      Jake Paul is lined up for an MMA debut with PFLCredit: Skills Challenge
      Dan Hardy has signed on with PFL Europe
      Paul, 26, is due to head up a “super-fight” series which will also host his debut in the cage.
      Ex-UFC title challenger Hardy – now on board with PFL Europe – joked that he would be the perfect opponent for the American.
      He told talkSPORT: “If he wants an opponent in MMA, I’m ideal.
      “I’m 40, I’ve been out of it for ten years now, my takedown defence sucks, my wrestling is terrible, I’ve got no ground game and I love a punch up.
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      “If he’s looking for an opponent in MMA, I mean, I’m probably a safer bet than Tyron Woodley. You would think, right?”
      Paul has beaten ex-MMA champions Ben Askren, 38, Woodley, 40, and Anderson Silva, 47, during his career.
      But in his first bout against a professional boxer, he was beaten, losing a split-decision to Tommy Fury, 23.
      The pair are rumoured to be lined up for a rematch, which could backdate Paul’s debut in the PFL cage.
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      Hardy said: “I’ve spoken with Jake Paul’s manager a couple of times for various different reasons.
      “So, I am in contact with the camp, but we’ll see what happens.
      “I think he’s planning another boxing match first and I think he’ll be doing a lot more promotional work than competing with the PFL.”
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      Tyson Fury’s dad tells Anthony Joshua how to secure British super-fight and reveals ‘only reason’ bout has not happened

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      JOHN FURY has told Anthony Joshua exactly how to secure a fight with son Tyson – saying there is only ONE reason the blockbuster has never been made. The heavyweight superstars have tried but failed make the all-British blockbuster.
      Anthony Joshua ahead of his boxing returnCredit: Alamy
      Tyson Fury’s dad wants him to fight Anthony JoshuaCredit: Getty
      And, according to Fury’s dad John, it is all down to Eddie Hearn as he hit out at Joshua’s promoter.
      He told The Express, via Free Bets: “Joshua needs to get away from Eddie Hearn first.
      “The only reason that fight wouldn’t happen is because he is an absolute w****.
      “He talks out of his rear end and, you know what, I don’t even want to mention his name. But AJ, get away from him.
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      “If you want to make good, get away from him. That’s all I’ve got to say about him.”
      Joshua returns on April 1 against Jermaine Franklin after consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk.
      It has left AJ out of the title picture and fighting to revive his career, while Fury, 34, is in talks to unify the belts against Usyk.
      But John urged fans to get behind Joshua, 33, so he can bounce back and set up the bout the nation wants most.
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      He said: “Listen, AJ’s a great kid, fans shouldn’t be turning against him and if they’re, then it’s wrong.
      “AJ has given the public some great nights and they should support the man.
      “Let me tell you this, the best is yet to come from AJ, so the fans should get behind him and let’s get him back to winning ways again and make the super fight once Tyson is done with the Ukrainian rabbit.
      “It’s the biggest fight in boxing, absolutely. It’s bigger than Usyk. Joshua and Tyson is still a great fight.
      “So, I urge fans, get behind the man don’t kick him when he’s down.”
      Anthony Joshua with Eddie Hearn and Jermaine FranklinCredit: Alamy More

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      Conor McGregor wants Floyd Mayweather rematch and says boxing legend failed to ‘honour’ deal to fight UFC star in MMA

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      CONOR McGREGOR wants a rematch with Floyd Mayweather and claims a deal to fight each other in MMA was never honoured.McGregor put his UFC career on hold in 2017 to cross over to the boxing world for a money-spinning bout with the American legend.
      Floyd Mayweather beat Conor McGregor in 2017 and the Irishman wants a rematchCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      During their heated press tour, Mayweather boldly stated he would return the favour for a rematch in the cage.
      So far, the promise has not been kept after McGregor was beaten in ten rounds in the ring.
      Now, approaching six years on, the Irishman, 34, wants another shot at Mayweather, 46.
      McGregor said on Fox News: “That was the original, it was a verbal agreement, I box him, he fights me. But he didn’t honour it.
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      “He didn’t honoured it yet you know, who knows? I would go against him in another boxing bout. I’d like another crack at it.”
      Mayweather officially retired after the cash-grab fight which is said to have banked him around £300MILLION.
      But he has continued to box in exhibition bouts since and last year revealed he was in talks to face McGregor again.
      The ex-UFC champion remains open to the rematch between the ropes – but warned he could go off script.
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      McGregor joked: “I could always just say it’s going to be a boxing fight and just bend the rules a little bit when we’re in there.”
      The southpaw is set to return against Michael Chandler in his first fight since suffering a horror leg break in a loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021.
      McGregor said: “I’m hoping end of summer. We’re working towards late summer.
      “I always train, I train everyday but I was filming the show and I’ve got a couple of commitments, this tour as well, this tour around St Patricks week.
      “But when this finishes it will be isolation, I’ll go in formulate my camp.”
      Conor McGregor is set to return against Michael ChandlerCredit: Getty Images – Getty More