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      ‘He’s a show fighter’ – Jake Paul backed to beat Tommy Fury because Brit ‘can’t punch properly’

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      JAKE PAUL has been backed to beat Tommy Fury because the Brit is all for show – according to ex-UFC champion Luke Rockhold. Paul is finally set to face Fury on February 26, who has been forced out of the grudge match twice before due to injury and US visa issues.
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury facing off ahead of their fightCredit: Getty
      It will be the YouTuber-turned prizefighter’s first opponent with a recognised professional boxing record in his 6-0 career.
      But Rockhold – who left the UFC this year – blasted 23-year-old Fury’s skills and predicted Paul to win the Saudi Arabia fight.
      He told InsideFighting: “You gotta have a dog in you. He ain’t got no dog in him. I’ve watched him fight. He doesn’t even finish his punches.
      “You know, he has no commitment to finishing it. He’s a show. He’s a show fighter. And I got Jake.
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      “And I don’t even think Jake has that much, like, he has commitment, at least. He doesn’t have patience.
      “He doesn’t have that f***ing mentality when he gets in the game, I think he’s blinded. He’s got that deer in the headlights, but at least he throws.”
      Paul, 26, beat UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, in his last fight in October, his biggest win to date.
      But Rockhold, 38, mocked the victory and called to fight the American after mutually parting with the UFC.
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      He said to TMZ: “Stop trying to fight little dudes. F***ing [155] pounders. You’re a middleweight.
      “If you want to fight a middleweight, I got hands. We can do anything we want. I really don’t care. I’d beat that guy in my sleep.”
      “I got some freedom to do some things and as you can see, I like throwing hands these days.
      “Fight people your own f***ing weight. Straight up. And champions, a real champion, a real contender.
      “A real someone who can put you on your ass. not old guys, 55-year-olds, or lightweights.
      “You can’t even get above a welterweight, dog, So, step up.”
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      ‘Shut the f*** up’ – Jake Paul slammed for hypocrisy by Jorge Masvidal over pay row with UFC boss Dana White

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      JORGE MASVIDAL has accused Jake Paul of hypocrisy over his row with UFC president Dana White about fighter pay. Paul has campaigned against White to boost the minimum pay of UFC stars, split revenues with them and to add a healthcare system.
      Jorge Masvidal with Dana White before his 2019 fight with Nate DiazCredit: Splash News
      Jake Paul has feuded with Dana White amid a row over UFC fighter payCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      But current UFC welterweight Masvidal has defended White and accused the YouTuber-turned boxer of underpaying fighters on his cards.
      Masvidal, 37, has just announced a boxing card promoted by himself and took a swipe at Paul, 26, in the process.
      He said on The MMA Hour: “I put my money where my mouth is. This motherf***er Jake Paul be talking about he pays fighters.
      “Shut the f*** up. When everybody sees what the f*** the card bill is, the whole card from top to bottom, I f***ing pay fighters.
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      “Me and my promotion pay fighters. My brothers and sisters so they can go earn a paycheck, kick ass and do what the f*** they do. All this other s*** is bulls*** and talk.”
      Boxing legend Roy Jones Jr, 54, is set to headline a card promoted by Masvidal against ex-UFC champion Anthony Pettis, 36.
      Meanwhile, Paul has headlined three events in his 6-0 career which have been co-promoted by his banner Most Valuable Promotions.
      The American even paid all undercard fighters half of their purses when his August bout with Hasim Rahman Jr, 31, was cancelled.
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      But Masvidal has still accused Paul of only looking after himself as he defended his UFC boss White.
      Masvidal said: “He’s always f***ing taking care of us and this doesn’t happen without Dana White and the UFC giving the permission so these guys can fight.
      “When I hear somebody like Jake Paul talking s*** about my business partners, I’m like f*** this idiot, what the f*** have you done in this sport, but feed yourself?
      “Shut the f*** up and now watch how the big boys do it.”
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      Anthony Joshua has ‘had his peak’ and was gifted ‘a very easy route’ ahead of comeback against Jermaine Franklin

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has been accused of being gifted a “very easy route” to world titles and having already peaked in his career. The two-time heavyweight champion returns on April 1 against Jermaine Franklin following consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk.
      Anthony Joshua with the IBF, WBA, WBO and titles in 2019Credit: PA
      Promoter Eddie Hearn has vowed it will mark AJ’s route back to the gold in a bid to reign for a third time.
      But esteemed British boxing trainer Brendan Ingle believes Joshua, 33, has already reached the peak of his powers.
      Ingle told Boxing King Media: “For me, I don’t think we’ll ever see the best of Anthony Joshua again.
      “I think he’s had his peak. There could be a number of factors – wealth, a lack of commitment, a lack of ability to learn.
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      “I don’t think we’ll ever see him get to the top again.
      “When you’re on that winning streak and you feel like you’re invincible, it counts for a lot and you’ll get off the canvas.
      “I think Anthony Joshua did exceptionally well, but I think he had a very easy route to those world title fights.
      “The [Wladimir] Klitschko fight was a tester, but he was past his best and Tyson Fury had already beaten him in his backyard.”
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      Joshua knocked out Charles Martin to win the IBF title in 2016 in just his 16 professional bout.
      He would unify the belts by beating Klitschko in 2017 for the vacant WBA strap, two years after Fury upset the Ukrainian in Germany.
      Joshua added the WBO belt to his collection in 2018 by beating Joseph Parker but lost all three in a shock to Andy Ruiz Jr a year later.
      AJ did avenge his loss to Ruiz in their Saudi Arabia rematch six months later, but again lost them to Usyk in September 2021.
      Credit: SUNSPORT
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      This time, in his rematch in the Middle East, Joshua failed to regain the belts and now returns off two defeats.
      AJ has linked up with trainer of the year candidate Derrick James in Texas as he looks to rejuvenate himself.
      Hearn said: “For me, this is a really exciting run for AJ’s career, a new training team out in Texas.
      “He’s in a great place. He’s ready to launch his attack on the heavyweight division all over again, but he had a very tough night’s work on April 1st.”
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      Tyson Fury lined up for blockbuster Wembley fight in summer with Joe Joyce if he beats Oleksandr Usyk for unified titles

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      TYSON FURY is lined up for a summer fight with Joe Joyce at Wembley – all he has to do is beat Oleksandr Usyk.Fury and Usyk are still negotiating the heavyweight division’s first four-belt undisputed decider.
      Joe Joyce, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk facing offCredit: Jamie McPhilimey
      Meanwhile, Joyce is the mandatory challenger for the WBO title set to be on the line between the unbeaten pair.
      To keep active, the 2016 Olympic silver medallist returns on April 15 against China’s Zhilei Zhang, 39.
      Should Fury, 34, and Joyce, 37, both emerge victorious it will set them up for a blockbuster in front of over 90,000.
      Promoter Frank Warren wrote in his column: “I was delighted last week to be able to officially signpost a proper banger of a heavyweight fight for April 15 when Big Joe Joyce goes up against Big Bang Zhang, otherwise known as Zhilei Zhang.
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      “Our big hope, of course, is that the Juggernaut remains on a collision course with Tyson Fury and a big summer date at Wembley.
      “That is the plan if Tyson takes all the titles from Oleksandr Usyk and Joe does the business on April 15 in Stratford.” 
      Fury’s historic title unification looks set for Saudi Arabia on April 29.
      Usyk, 36, is believed to have already agreed a financial package with the Middle Eastern hosts.
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      It is now down to Fury to do the same or switching the venue to Wembley is an alternative option.
      The WBC champion sold 94,000 tickets there for his knockout of Dillian Whyte, 34, last April.
      Fury has also threatened to turn his attention to ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou, 36, if talks with Usyk continue to stall.
      Ngannou is a free agent after leaving the UFC and Fury wants to fight him in 4oz gloves, in a cage but under boxing rules.
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      Blind amateur boxer prepares for debut fight – against fully sighted opponent

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      AN amateur boxer who is registered blind is ­preparing for his debut fight — against a fully sighted opponent.Thomas Seres, 23, can see only 3ft in front of him due to severe congenital glaucoma.
      Thomas Seres has a level 2 boxing certificate despite suffering severe congenital glaucomaCredit: NB PRESS LTD
      Thomas is looking for a fair fight hoping his opponent ‘doesn’t go easy on him’Credit: NB PRESS LTD
      But the Rocky fan will take part in a charity bout next month, saying: “Losing is not an option.”
      Thomas, who walks with a cane, said: “I’ve always wanted to box but didn’t think I could until I joined a boxing gym.
      “I’ll give it my best in the fight — win, lose or draw. Boxing’s quite an up-close sport so that’s in my favour, but I’ll struggle seeing some of the punches coming in.”
      Thomas, of Barnsley, who has a Level 2 boxing certificate, added: “I hope he doesn’t go easy on me for being blind.
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      “He’ll pay if he does. I have a knockout punch.”
      Thomas is currently training three days a week and weightlifting on the other days to be as strong as possible.
      He is fighting to raise money for Cancer Research UK. More

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      Anthony Joshua confirms new elite trainer as only man to coach two multi-world champions for Jermaine Franklin fight

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has officially announced Derrick James as his new head coach.AJ parted company with Robert Garcia – who replaced his former long-time trainer Rob McCracken – shortly after his second successive defeat to Oleksandr Usyk last August.
      Anthony Joshua will face Jermaine Franklin at the O2 on April 1Credit: MATCHROOM BOXING
      Joshua parted company with coach Robert Garcia after his second loss to Oleksandr UsykCredit: PA
      Joshua will be trained by Derrick James for his clash with FranklinCredit: INSTAGRAM@DERRICKDJAMES1
      The Watford warrior shopped around for a new head coach in America last year and briefly worked with James – the trainer of Errol Spence and Jermell Charlo.
      And James’ appointment as the main man in Joshua’s corner was confirmed on Wednesday in the announcement of his clash with Jermaine Franklin.
      An excerpt of the press release read: “Anthony Joshua (24-3, 22 KOs) fights at The O2 in London for the first time since 2016 as he begins life under the tutelage of new head trainer Derrick James.”
      Joshua’s involvement with Franklin was by no means a secret as the pair were spotted together in several social media snaps.
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      Joshua, 32, will look to pick up the pieces of his career against hard-hitting American Franklin at the O2 Arena on April 1.
      The fight will be his first since his back-to-back defeats to pound-for-pound king Usyk and he’s keen to turn in a good display for his new coach.
      The former two-time unified heavyweight champion said: “I want to put on a show and impress my coach as he has high standards.
      “Franklin has a good style and a great attitude, which he has shown in recent fights.
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      He added: “Mentally and physically I feel ready.
      “I’m looking forward to stepping back into the ring on April 1.”
      Franklin, 29, said: “I’m ready to show the world why it’s time for me to take my place at the top of the Heavyweight division.
      “Joshua had his time.  It’s my time to shock the world!
      “This fight isn’t going to the judge’s card. I will have win number 22 come April 1.
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      “That ain’t no April Fool’s joke.”
      Defeat to Franklin could bring about the end of Joshua’s career, with promoter Eddie Hearn admitting: “You go into that fight in April and you know that defeat, it’s all over, really.
      “It would be a third back-to-back defeat and yet a great performance and a showroom knockout will get everyone saying, ‘We’re back, baby.’
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      “That’s what I can’t wait for because I love it when our backs are against the wall.
      “I’m excited. I’m really excited. This is the most excited I’ve been in Joshua’s journey so far.” More

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      Francis Ngannou agrees to Tyson Fury fight in cage with Mike Tyson as special guest referee in bizarre clash

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      FORMER UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has accepted Tyson Fury’s calls for a hybrid boxing match.The Gypsy King is willing to box the Cameroonian in 4oz gloves should his undisputed heavyweight title fight with Oleksandr Usyk fail to come to fruition.
      Tyson Fury called out Francis Ngannou for a hybrid boxing match last monthCredit: ESPN
      The former UFC heavyweight champion has accepted Fury’s termsCredit: GETTY
      The Predator is willing to let boxing legend Mike Tyson referee the fightCredit: INSTAGRAM@HOTBOXINPODCAST
      And The Predator has no qualms with Fury’s ruleset for a freak show fight – which he wants to be reffed by boxing legend Mike Tyson.
      Ngannou agreed to the WBC heavyweight champion’s stipulations for the bout on Twitter, posting a tick next to each of the requirements.
      Before signing off the quote tweet as the ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’, he asked Fury: “What else?”
      Fury revealed his willingness to face vicious knockout artist Ngannou last month while lamenting the delay in finalising his historic clash with Usyk.
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      He said: “If the contract doesn’t get signed with Usyk next for the fight of the century in boxing, then we’ll do the Ngannou fight.
      “If these fellas don’t come up and sign the contract for the big fight, then we’re moving on to greener pastures.”
      Ngannou, 35, officially became a free agent last month after failing to come to terms over a new contract with the UFC.
      And the former refugee is confident a shock fight with the undefeated Fury could materialise.
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      He told Canal Afrique: “Let me remind you that Tyson Fury and I have been warming up on social media for more than two years.
      “Obviously, we all need this fight. It’s been long enough.
      “Hopefully we have the possibility of dotting the I’s.”
      He will likely, however, have to wait to get his hands on Fury is seemingly on course to face Usyk in April.
      Promoter Frank Warren said: “The fight will 100% take place on the last Saturday in April.
      “Where it takes will be determined within the next six or seven days.”
      “If we can’t do what we’re being asked to for Tyson and Usyk, then the fight will take place in the UK and we’ll have time to promote it and so forth.”
      “If it goes to the Middle East, it’s because they will pay a premium for the World Cup of boxing.” More

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      Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel and undercard for huge Saudi fight

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      JAKE PAUL vs Tommy Fury is finally set to take place – and you don’t have to wait too long to see it. The pair have been locked in negotiations for months over trying to reschedule a fight which has fallen through twice already.

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      Tommy Fury will fight Jake Paul in a huge clash in Saudi Arabia
      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 on Sunday, February 26.
      The bout will be held in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, where Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz Jr took place.
      Expect ring-walks for the main event to begin at around 10pm UK time.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Paul vs Fury will be shown live on BT Sport Box Office.
      You can live stream the action from the BT Sport Box Office app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      The price for Paul vs Fury on PPV hasn’t been confirmed just yet, but it’s likely to be £19.95.

      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury will do battle on February 26 in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty
      Paul vs Fury undercard
      The full undercard for Paul vs Fury has yet to be announced.
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      But there are two clashes already set to take place, including a world title fight.

      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)

      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