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      Tommy Fury will also earn WBC ranking if he beats Jake Paul with one of stars in line for shock world title contention

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      TOMMY FURY will also earn a WBC ranking if he beats Jake Paul – leaving both fighting for world title contention. The pair of celebrity boxing rivals meet in a rescheduled grudge match on Sunday in Saudi Arabia.
      Tommy Fury will also receive a WBC ranking if he beats Jake PaulCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Jake Paul won a WBC ‘amateur’ belt in 2018Credit: @jakepaul
      And the stakes were raised after the WBC announced that Paul will recieve a cruiserweight world ranking if he emerges victorious.
      But WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman CONFIRMED to SunSport that Fury will also be ranked should he win.
      To contend for a world title, a fighter must be within the WBC’s top 15 ratings.
      But, this ranking is not guaranteed for either Paul, 26, or Fury, 23.
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      Instead, the WBC will analyse the result and place the winner anywhere from the top 40-15, depending on the nature of the performance.
      Meaning, if the victor impresses enough, they can receive a top 15 rating and be eligible for a world title fight.
      Sulaiman told SunSport: “(We) cannot anticipate which number.
      “The WBC ranks 40 fighters in each weight category, the performance in such fight, by both fighters, will determine the evaluation of the ratings committee.”
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      Paul has beaten ex-MMA champions Ben Askren, 38, Tyron Woodley, 40, and Anderson Silva, 47, during his 6-0 career.
      But after Fury twice pulled out before – amid injury and visa issues – it left the American yet to face a recognised boxer.
      He was set to in August, when 13-2 heavyweight Hasim Rahman Jr, 31, signed on as a late replacement.
      The WBC were even willing to rank Paul if he won, until the fight was cancelled due to a weight disagreement.
      Instead, the YouTuber-turned boxer returned in October to beat UFC legend Silva on points, in a win hailed by Sulaiman.

      He said: “I had provided my opinion before Jake Paul’s last fight and the WBC ratings committee did not rate him after his win versus Silva.
      “Now that he will fight Tommy Fury, who is an established boxer, it becomes possible to rate him.”
      Paul had vowed to shock the world and become a world champ one day, despite not yet fighting a seasoned boxer.
      He won a WBC “amateur” belt for his white collar win over KSI’s younger brother Deji, now 26, in 2018.
      And Paul has remained on good terms with the WBC and Sulaiman ever since, paving the way for a potential title shot in the future.
      Sulaiman added: “That is something that will be determined by Jake Paul himself.
      “He started as an amateur boxer and he has improved his boxing skills in a very important way.
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      “It seems he has tremendous punching power, solid chin and keeps improving technique and defence.
      “We will see what happens in the future, I respect him very much for his training ethics, discipline and dedication, just as a professional boxer does.”
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      Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury undercard: Who is fighting on huge Saudi bill?

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      THE big fight between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury is finally open us – and it comes with a cracking undercard. Paul and Fury are finally set to do battle in in Saudi Arabia after months of negotiations.
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury are set to clash this weekend in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty
      The two men have been scheduled to fight on two previous occasions but both times the bout fell through.
      But now Paul vs Fury is on and the boxing world is waiting in curious anticipation.
      Paul and Fury are putting their undefeated records on the line, despite them having just 14 fights between each other.
      And on the undercard, there’s world title action for fans to feast on.

      Who is on the Paul vs Fury undercard?
      As well as Paul vs Fury, there’s a world title fight on the card in Saudi, believe it or not.
      Ilunga Makabu defends his WBC cruiserweight world title against Badou Jack.

      Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury (10 rounds – cruiserweight)
      Ilunga Makabu vs Badou Jack (12 rounds – cruiserweight, WBC title)
      Ashton Sylve vs Maxwell Awuku (8 rounds – super-featherweight)
      Bader Samreen vs. Viorel Simion (8 rounds – lightweight)
      Muhsin Cason vs Taryel Jafarov (8 rounds – cruiserweight)
      Adam Saleh vs Stuart Kellog (6 rounds- super-lightweight)
      Ziyad Almaayouf vs Ronnald Martinez (4 rounds – super-lightweight

      How to watch Paul vs Fury
      Paul vs Fury will be shown live on BT Sport Box Office in the UK.
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      The event will cost £19.95 to purchase.
      You can live stream the fight from your mobile or tablet device, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      The main event is likely to get underway at around 9.30pm GMT on Sunday, February 26. More

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      Aaron Chalmers out to set up greatest weekend in Geordie history by beating Floyd Mayweather before Newcastle cup final

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      AARON CHALMERS is out to set up the greatest weekend in Geordie sporting history by beating Floyd Mayweather before Newcastle’s Wembley final.The Geordie Shore star welcomes Mayweather to a UK ring for the first time ever on Saturday, for an exhibition bout at London’s O2 Arena.
      Aaron Chalmers faces Floyd Mayweather in a boxing exhibitionCredit: Getty
      Newcastle play Manchester United in the League Cup finalCredit: Getty
      And the Toon Army are sure to make a weekend out of it with Eddie Howe’s Newcastle taking on Manchester United in the Carabao Cup final the following day.
      Chalmers, 35, told SunSport: “I think the O2 will be full of the Toon Army.
      “Everyone I’ve spoken to has said, ‘I’m going down on the Saturday, I’m going to get tickets.’
      “I think the whole of Newcastle are going to make a weekend of it and the good thing with Newcastle fans is they always seem to back their own.
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      “When there’s boxing shows in Newcastle, it’s always a sellout, so hopefully we should have some Newcastle fans in the arena.”
      Chalmers left MTV’s reality TV house in 2017 to pursue a fight career, transitioning to MMA.
      And, after seven fights and five wins, he last year switched to boxing winning his professional debut in June.
      So facing boxing royalty in Mayweather – in just his second bout – seemed as unlikely as Newcastle reaching their first cup final in over two decades.
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      Chalmers said: “What’s the chances of Floyd coming to the UK – first time ever – fighting a Geordie and Newcastle are in a cup final? 
      “That would have been about f*****g 500,000/1 on the bookies if you had put that on last year. It’s mad. It’s crazy. 
      “I feel like no matter what happens in the fight with me and Floyd, it will be a weekend to remember for the rest of my life, especially if Newcastle lift the cup.” 
      Newcastle’s last trip to Wembley for a final came in 1999’s FA Cup final, also against Sunday’s opponents.
      So they have a chance to avenge their defeat to United in a rematch almost 24 years in the making.
      Chalmers could have stayed in London to watch the game but the thought of the five hour journey home with the rest of the Toon Army was enough to put him off.
      He joked: “I was offered, but I’m going to come home. I’m going to come home and have a little party at home with the kids and stuff.

      “The match sounds good, but getting the train home afterwards on the Monday when there’s 50,000 Geordies trying to get home, I just couldn’t think of anything worse.” 
      Mayweather, 46 on Friday, officially retired in 2017 after beating ex-UFC champion Conor McGregor.
      But he has returned for five exhibitions since against names from the MMA and social media world.
      None have so far posed a threat to the famously elusive Mayweather, but Chalmers is ready to risk taking one to give one.
      He said: “We’re in a boxing fight, I’m gonna get punched, I know that’s coming. 
      “The fact is if I didn’t want to get punched, I wouldn’t be in a boxing fight, so I know I’m going to get hit. 
      “I’m going to have to try and take that risk at some point to try and get my shots off, so it’s going to be a mad experience. 
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      “I will be wanting to get my shots off, so the answer to that is yeah, I will be taking risks. 
      “Just hopefully not too many risks where I’m going to get clipped on the end of the chin.” 
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      ‘Don’t call it boxing’ – Frank Warren says Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury ‘isn’t even ‘white-collar level’ ahead of huge bout

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      FRANK WARREN has played down the boxing quality of Jake Paul and Tommy Fury ahead of their much-anticipated fight.The fight – billed as The Truth – will take place between the two on Sunday at the Diriyah Arena in Saudi Arabia.
      Tommy Fury is set to face YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake PaulCredit: Getty
      Paul has won six out of six fightsCredit: Getty
      Frank Warren has played down their quality as fightersCredit: PA
      They will scrap it out over eight rounds, at a catchweight of 185lb.
      YouTuber Paul, 26, has won all six of his professional fights, but none of those have come against a recognised boxer.
      While Fury, 23, – the brother of icon Tyson Fury – has won each of his eight fights in the pro ranks.
      Both of them have won by knockout on four occasions.
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      However, boxing promoter Warren is not impressed with the quality of opposition, and he suggested that the bout between the two has the attention it does because of who they are, rather than their ability.
      He told The George Groves Boxing Club: “If it weren’t for the fact of that [who they are] it would be an eight round fight on a card.
      “But it is because of who they are. So don’t call it boxing. I don’t even think it is even like white collar boxing as such.
      “It’s like you could do it with another reporter. Anybody could do it. I mean, I’m a bit older now but maybe when I was younger another promoter we’d settle it that way.
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      “And people buy into it. Is t good? Is it right? They are making a lot of money.
      “Tommy is making a huge of money which is brilliant for him, it is life changing money based upon his ability, I can’t knock that. I can’t knock it.
      “As to the level it is at, it is the level it is. I know a lot of boxers who look at that or former boxers that might look at that and say ‘how come they are getting and I’m not?’.
      “Well they are capitalising on their notoriety. And so that is what it is.
      “Is it the way boxing is going to go? No.”

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      Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury: Boxer who has sparred BOTH breaks down who has more advantages and reveals fight prediction

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      JAKE PAUL and Tommy Fury meet in a massive celebrity grudge match that has been dividing opinions. After two Fury pullouts – amid injury and US visa issues – the boxing rivals have rescheduled their huge fight once more.
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury fight on February 26 in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty
      They are set for eight scheduled rounds at a catchweight of 185lb on Sunday in Saudi Arabia.
      The bookies are split and so are the pundits, with everyone keen for an inside knowledge.
      And one man on hand to do so is 22-1 light-heavyweight Ahmed Elbiali, who has sparred BOTH men.
      He shared some rounds in 2020 when Paul was just a raw novice, preparing for his second boxing bout.
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      Meanwhile, he sparred Fury last summer when the Brit took a trip to Florida with big brother Tyson.
      So ahead of the big pay-per-view fight on the weekend, Elbiali spoke with SunSport to break down who holds the key advantages.
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      AE: I think Jake does. I think Jake is mentally more focused tactically, because he has to be because he’s missed out on so many fundamental years. 
      His team are tactically getting him ready better. I think Jake knows these things and Tommy is just relying on his fundamentals and skills. Whereas Jake, his mind is working.
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      Jake Paul sparring during training campCredit: Instagram @jakepaul
      SPEED 
      AE: Tommy, because of his fundamentals. 
      Remember, the closest point to the target is a straight line so if you’re not opening up, and Tommy will open up less because of his fundamentals.
      Ahmed Elbiali, left, in training with Tommy Fury
      POWER 
      AE: I’m going to say 50/50. They’re both cruiserweights, they hit decent. They’re strong boys. 
      They have good right hands but they don’t throw combination punches, they’re both usually jab, right hand, double jab, right hand.
      They’re both trying to land big right hands. 
      Jake Paul knocking out ex-UFC champion Tyron WoodleyCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      CARDIO 
      AE: I would say 50/50, too.
      I think physically, Jake can go longer but fundamentally Tommy can go longer too, he’s used to it. 
      They can both go eight rounds. 
      Tommy Fury and Jake Paul fight over eight roundsCredit: Getty
      COMPOSURE 
      AE: Tommy. When I sparred Jake, remember I’m like a veteran in their eyes. 
      For Jake, him sparring me was almost quite intimidating and as for Tommy, he wasn’t too intimidated because it was controlled sparring. 
      I could see some intimidation, I’m older than these guys by maybe seven or eight years, but with Jake it was a little bit more because it was open sparring. 
      But I carried the man, I’m not going to f****g kill the dude. 
      Ahmed Elbiali training with Tommy FuryCredit: @ahmedelbiali
      PREDICTION
      AE: For some reason, I see Jake winning. And I’m friends with Tyson, I’m acquaintances with Tommy. 
      It’s no disrespect, but in this game it’s sometimes who wants it more and I feel Jake wants it more. 
      I can see him winning by knockout but more so a close or controversial decision. Because both are going to do their best not to get knocked out. 
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      They both don’t want to take the chance of scoring a knockout and risk getting knocked out in the procedure. 
      I see Jake winning a decision, maybe very close and enough to do a rematch.
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      Kell Brook smiles as he’s seen in the ring for the first time since being filmed snorting line of white powder

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      KELL Brook has a smile on his face as he enters the ring for the first time since being filmed snorting a line of white powder.The world champion boxer, 36, was caught bending over a glass table as he partied at his Sheffield home.
      Kell Brook has been pictured for the first time since sniffing a white powderCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Brook was filmed snorting a line of white powder at a party at his home
      Footage shows him snorting the substance through a roll-up from a glass coffee table
      The Sun revealed the footage back in January which showed Brook looking worse for wear.
      He has since been pictured for the first time at a gym in the Canary Island, Fuerteventura.
      Brook posed in the ring at Baileys Gym wearing gloves as he appeared to be in winter training.
      The gym shared the photo to their Instagram tagging Brook – which he re-posted to his story.
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      Brook took to social media earlier this month to apologise for his behaviour.
      He wrote: “I messed up, I hold my hands up & want to apologise to my family gym friends & fans.
      “It’s no secret that I struggle with mental health & I’m finding retirement really hard.
      “I’m actively seeking the help I need to get me on the right path. Again I apologise for the hurt I’ve caused.”
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      A source said at the time: “He had a bit of a gathering at his house where people were drinking spirits and smoking.
      “He was snorting white powder.”
      However manager Terry Thompson insisted it was “a joke”.
      He said of the party clip: “This is a thing that has sort of got out of hand.
      “They were at his house, they were having a laugh.
      “They were joking about things.
      “He said to them, ‘Film me having a laugh’.”
      Asked if the powder was cocaine, he replied: “No.”
      The clip shows a heap of white powder next to a plastic “wrap” as the star mumbled “nice”.
      Brook then shadow boxes in front of a framed portrait of him having won the IBF welterweight title in 2014.
      Wife Lindsey, 35, and their three children were believed to be away at the time of the gathering.
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      Brook announced his retirement in May after winning 40 of 43 professional fights.
      But he said recently he would return to the ring for the right offer.
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      ‘Get his a**e dealt with’ – Derek Chisora ready to bet staggering sum on Jake Paul vs Carl Froch with bold prediction

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      DEREK CHISORA is adamant that Jake Paul would beat Carl Froch – and he is even willing to bet a fortune on it.But away from his final days of preparation, the Problem Child reignited his war of words with former super-middleweight world champ Froch, who previously labelled the YouTuber a “clown”.
      Jake Paul is preparing to face Tommy Fury this weekendCredit: Getty
      Carl Froch has threatened to send the YouTuber into orbitCredit: AFP
      Paul, who has won his six pro boxing fights against amateurs, tweeted: “Carl Froch mad because I made more in one year than he made his whole career. You want the payday. I get it.
      “So let’s do this, fight Anderson Silva on my next card and if you get lucky and beat him, then we can step in the ring and you make your career payday. Let me know.”
      But Froch, 45, was having none of it as the retired 33-2 fighter responded with a video on Twitter and threatened to send Paul “into f***ing orbit”.
      However, fellow British boxing icon Chisora, who was beaten by Tyson Fury in December at the Tottenham Stadium, believes that the American loudmouth would have no problems defeating “The Cobra”.
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      Del Boy told IFL TV: “Good luck to Jake Paul. The guy believes he can do anything, and when you’re that young age, you believe you can do anything.
      “He’s entertainment. Those people that talk rubbish about him, they can’t do it, that’s why.
      “There’s nothing wrong with that.
      “Carl Froch will go in there and get his a**e beaten up and go get your check, bro.
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      “He’ll beat Carl Froch.”
      Then Chisora insisted he would even be willing to put his money where his mouth is if the two met in the ring.
      He added: “I’m willing to bet £200,000 that Carl Froch would get his a*** dealt with. I’m being 100 per cent serious.”
      Paul, 26, takes on Tommy Fury in their long-awaited boxing showdown this weekend in Saudi Arabia.
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      Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel and undercard for huge Saudi clash THIS WEEKEND

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      JAKE PAUL’S huge clash with Tommy Fury is finally set to take place THIS WEEKEND. The pair were locked in negotiations for months over trying to reschedule a fight which has fallen through twice already.

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      First, Fury pulled out of their original date in December 2021 with injury and illness.
      And then the Manchester fighter had visa issues while trying to get over the US to promote their second fight, with that bout being called off too.
      Paul instead fought Anderson Silva, beating him on points to rack up his sixth win as a professional boxer.
      Fury, 8-0, was last in action in an exhibition on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather vs Deji against Rolly Lambert.
      But now Fury and Paul are ready to do battle, and it’s all going down in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia!
      When is Paul vs Fury?

      Paul’s big clash with Fury will take place this weekend on Sunday, February 26.
      The bout will be held in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, where Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz Jr took place.
      The fight is scheduled to start at 9.30pm UK time.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Paul vs Fury will be shown live on BT Sport Box Office.
      The price has been CONFIRMED at £19.95.
      You can live stream the action from the BT Sport Box Office app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

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      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury will do battle on February 26 in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty
      Paul vs Fury undercard

      Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury (10 rounds – cruiserweight)
      Ilunga Makabu vs Badou Jack (12 rounds – cruiserweight, WBC title)
      Ashton Sylve vs Maxwell Awuku (8 rounds – super-featherweight)
      Bader Samreen vs. Viorel Simion (8 rounds – lightweight)
      Muhsin Cason vs Taryel Jafarov (8 rounds – cruiserweight)
      Adam Saleh vs Stuart Kellog (6 rounds- super-lightweight)
      Ziyad Almaayouf vs Ronnald Martinez (4 rounds – super-lightweight)

      What has been said?
      “Jake Paul’s boxing career ends on February 26th and I can finally move on with mine,” Fury said.
      “Every time I go out right now, everybody asks me about the Jake Paul fight. After this fight is done, everybody will be asking me how it felt to knock Jake Paul out.
      “The world is about to see what happens when a proper boxer faces a YouTuber.
      “I am a professional boxer, I have had 8 undefeated bouts, soon to be 9! Jake Paul will regret ever thinking he could take me on. I will put him in his place, the canvas!”
      Paul said: “The moment of truth has finally arrived.
      “On February 26th, I will get in the ring with a ‘real boxer,’ an 8-0 fighter from a storied fighting family and show the world the truth about who Jake Paul, the boxer really is.” More