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      Jake Paul issues update on Anthony Joshua fight and brutally reveals why he can KO former heavyweight champ

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      JAKE PAUL doubled down on fighting Anthony Joshua in 2026 – and says he even expects to knock out the former heavyweight champion. The YouTuber-turned-boxer brazenly called out AJ on his podcast – prompting Joshua to phone up Paul.Jake Paul doubled down on fighting Anthony Joshua in 2026Credit: SplashAJ and Jake Paul agreed to the fight over the phoneCredit: ReutersAnd the two are said to have struck a verbal agreement to fight next year – with Paul aiming a brutal dig at Joshua while vowing to KO him. He told Ariel Helwani: “Yeah, we talked on the phone for like ten minutes and we’re both down. I said 2026 and he was like, ‘Alright, let’s get it.’ “We’re gonna make it happen so I think that’s going to be a mega-fight next year and something fun to test my skills at heavyweight. “But I think his chin’s gone and especially if he fights another time or two in between the end of 2026. READ MORE IN BOXING”I love Anthony, he’s always supported me, I’ve always supported him but I just do believe I can beat him in a fight.” Paul’s last fight was up at heavyweight when Mike Tyson controversially made a comeback aged 58. But a huge 100 MILLION tuned in to watch on Netflix as Paul won an eight-round decision in Texas. He weighed 227lb (16st 2lb) which is still TWO STONE lighter than Joshua, 35, was before his September KO loss to Daniel Dubois, 27. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSNow Paul, 28, returns on June 28 back down at the 200lb cruiserweight limit of 14st 4lb against ex-middleweight champ Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 39.It comes after Canelo Alvarez, 34, walked away from a shock deal to face Paul on May 3 in Las Vegas.Tyson Fury’s DMs to Jake Paul leaked ahead of potential Tommy rematchThe Mexican great instead signed a four-bout deal with Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh, beating William Scull, 32, to regain his undisputed throne. Now Canelo is due to take the 168lb super-middleweight title into a showdown with unbeaten American Terence Crawford, 37, in September. Paul was also linked with an exhibition bout against Gervonta Davis, 30, despite their SIX STONE weight difference. But Davis is set to rematch Lamont Roach, 29, in the summer after their controversial March draw.And Paul said: “That was on the one yard as well, but he has to rematch Lamont Roach.“He wants to get that back. Then we will be back in discussions with Mr. Gervonta.”But this is the nature of boxing, you have massive fights on the one-yard line and then they fall through.”Read More on The SunPaul revealed an exhibition – where he would weigh 195lb – over ten round is still on the table for Davis later in the year. He added: “We’re working on it behind the scenes to make that happen.” Gervonta Davis is set to rematch Lamont RoachCredit: AP More

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      ‘Deal done’ – Tyson Fury makes major announcement after business meeting with manager and dad John

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      TYSON FURY has inked a “deal” just hours after revealing he had a massive meeting on the cards.The Gypsy King revealed to his 6.4million Instagram followers on Monday that he and dad John were attending an important “business meeting”.Tyson Fury recently attended a business meeting with his dad, John.Credit: INSTAGRAM@TYSONSFURYThe Gypsy King has seemingly hammered out a deal with the help of his old man and manager Spencer BrownCredit: INSTAGRAM@TYSONSFURYIn a video story update, the former two-time heavyweight champion said: “Business meeting today, dad. En-route. Incoming, incoming.”Fury’s update sent boxing fans into a frenzy, with several of them assuming his meeting was about a ring return.The Wythenshawe warrior failed to provide clarity on the topic of the meeting, although he’s since revealed it was a fruitful one.Late on Monday, he posted a picture of himself with his dad and manager Spencer Brown to his story with “done deal” emblazoned across it.READ MORE IN BOXINGFury, 36, has yet to reveal details of the agreement he’s reached.But fight fans will be hoping it’s a deal for him to return to the ring later this year.Fury hung up his gloves for a FIFTH TIME in January in protest at his second-straight defeat to Oleksandr Usyk.But he performed an unsurprising U-turn last month when he campaigned for a trilogy fight with the undefeated Ukrainian.Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSThe fan favourite has ramped up training in recent weeks and has continued to drop hints that he will return to the ring.A long-overdue Battle of Britain with Anthony Joshua is on the cards for Fury should he decide to lace up his gloves again.AJ to have surgery this week as Hearn reveals ‘encouraging’ Fury fightThe domestic dust-up was seemingly a dead cert after Fury’s failure to exact revenge on Usyk in their rematch last December.It appeared to be dead in the water when Fury announced his fifth retirement with a bizarre reference to highway robber Dick Turpin.But it’s back on the table following his latest U-turn, which prompted long-time AJ promoter Eddie Hearn to exclusively tell SunSport: “Tyson Fury is a big tease.”Every day, I open up Instagram, like today, and he’s got his wraps on saying he’s done 12 rounds.”He looks super fit, Tyson Fury. He looks like he’s ready to go now, which is encouraging.”But, obviously, probably the delay that AJ’s got is a blessing, to be honest with you.”One, you’ve got Usyk against Dubois coming up, so that gives you a little bit of time. “Read More on The Sun”And number two, you’ve got Tyson Fury. Who could potentially come back to the ring.”So it’s gonna be interesting to see what plays out.” More

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      Ekow Essuman is the former basketball hopeful turned boxing champ looking to spoil Josh Taylor’s big comeback

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      EKOW ESSUMAN has had a slam dunk boxing career after leaving behind his hopes of being a basketball star. Essuman came to the UK from Botswana aged 11 and immigrated with a passion for sports. Ekow Essuman swapped basketball for footballCredit: GettyHe started playing basketball while at school and only began boxing in a bid to better his chances on the court. Essuman told Fight Post: “When I eventually moved to the UK, I got into football and then basketball and I was doing really well at basketball. “One season I went to some try-outs for a big team locally and I didn’t get in because I wasn’t fit enough. “They wanted me to be more ambidextrous. It really got to me and I wanted to better myself, get fitter and come back stronger for the next season. READ MORE IN BOXINGI gave it a go and my first session, I had two left feet and struggled with the bag.”I slowly got into it and it got to the point where I thought ‘I’ll have one bout’ and I just caught the bug.”Before long, Essuman was competing in national finals after only starting boxing at 17 and even earned himself a place on the GB squad. That was all while studying for a Marketing, Design and Communications degree at Nottingham Trent University.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe said: “It was initially just juggling the two. I’d take my uni work with me to camp and do it while between the training sessions and at night when we were meant to be resting. “Shortly after uni, I became a junior web developer for the A.G.A group. Josh Taylor reveals his toughest ever fight that left him peeing BLOOD for five days and unable to walk”I was working on up to 40 websites for them at the time, in different countries, in different languages as well. I was doing that whilst at GB. “But eventually when I got offered the podium spot, I had to put that to one side, as I was spending a lot of time with GB on camp, so I wouldn’t have been able to work from home in regards to web design.”Essuman eventually turned professional in 2016 with Hall of Fame promoter Frank Warren. And over nine years and 22 bouts, he has become one of the best welterweights in the country with British and Commonwealth titles to his name. Essuman suffered defeat for the first time in 2023 – losing a decision to Harry Scarff – but he has since returned with two wins since. Now he welcomes former undisputed light-welterweight world champion Josh Taylor to the 147lb division this Saturday in Scotland. I gave it a go and my first session, I had two left feet and struggled with the bag. I slowly got into it and it got to the point where I thought ‘I’ll have one bout’ and I just caught the bug.Ekow EssumanAnd the two know each other well from their time in the GB set up in Sheffield.Essuman told Ring Magazine: “To be honest, I personally touted him as one of the higher talents on GB whilst I was there so I always had respect for him.”I was always just shooting from the hip of him, just being really honest and whatnot. “We’ve talked a few times as pros, just about matches we’d had and stuff like that, and the respect was always there. “He knows I respect him. I’ve been training hard for it because I know he’s going to pose a hard puzzle to solve but I am going to solve it.” Taylor was beaten by Teofimo Lopez in 2023 and then suffered defeat in his rematch with Jack Catterall last May. Read More on The SunAnd his career could be on the line when he returns up in weight. Essuman said: “Regardless of if he has the answers or not, he will come apart because I’m not going to let anything else happen but that.”Josh Taylor steps up to welterweight to fight EssumanCredit: Queensberry Promotions More

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      Tyson Fury’s DMs to Jake Paul LEAKED as YouTuber gives scathing verdict on Love Island star’s comeback fight

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      JAKE PAUL revealed Tyson Fury has been DMing him behind the scenes to try and arrange a rematch for his brother Tommy.YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul suffered his first and so far only defeat to Tommy in a 2023 split-decision loss in Saudi Arabia. Jake Paul says Tyson Fury has been DMing him about rematching his brother TommyCredit: The AH ShowTyson Fury with his younger brother TommyCredit: Social Media – Refer to sourceSince then, the American has won five on the spin and most recently against heavyweight legend Mike Tyson in November. The bout was marred in controversy due to Tyson coming out of retirement aged 58 but still 100 MILLION watched on Netflix. Paul’s camp say Fury turned down a £6million offer to rematch on Netflix before Tyson accepted the deal. Fury meanwhile returned after nearly two years out with victory in Hungary against Bosnian Kenan Hanjalic. READ MORE IN BOXINGBut Paul told Ariel Helwani: “I think the Fury fight will happen in the next 12 months, yeah. He just has to be realistic about what’s he’s worth, right?”He just had a free fight on DAZN that tanked, couldn’t sell the tickets in wherever he was like a 1,000 person venue and he’s just negotiating like he’s God.”Again, I have ten names waiting to fight me in multiple different sports, MMA, boxing, all this stuff. “These people just have to be realistic about what they’re wanting to get paid and Tommy Fury isn’t.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”But I DM’d Tyson Fury because Tyson was like, ‘You guys need to make this happen now.’ “I was like, ‘Tyson, you’ve got to put your brother in check here. He’s not going to get this money or this offer anywhere else.’Tommy Fury calls out ‘b****’ Jake Paul after making boxing comeback after 18 months”He already missed out on the massive opportunity on Netflix, his dad, who is his manager has no idea what the f*** he’s doing and you can’t let your dad run your career.”Tommy’s not his own boss, he’s an airhead as well so I just feel bad for him because he thinks he’s worth more than what he’s worth.” Fury, 26, beat KSI, 31, in October 2023 but had to have hand surgery in the aftermath before his comeback fight. Paul, 28, returns on June 28 against former middleweight world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 39, in a cruiserweight clash. And he has a rematch with Fury in his sights, saying: “I just can’t wait to get back in there with this guy because in the past three years, I fought him two years into being a pro boxer now it’s been three years since then.”It’s just night and day and he hasn’t got any better, right? He’s been boxing since he was six years old, it’s going to be the same stuff, same coach, his dumbass dad.”He hasn’t got any better so I just can’t wait, seriously I can’t wait to get in there with him and whenever we can make that happen it’s going to be Christmas Day for me.”Tommy Fury beat Jake Paul in their 2023 fightCredit: AP More

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      UFC chief Dana White suddenly CUT from Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford fight

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      DANA WHITE has suddenly been cut from promoting Canelo Alvarez’s fight against Terence Crawford. TKO Holdings – who own the UFC and WWE – signed a multi-year partnership to establish a boxing promotion alongside Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh.Jon Anik, Turki Alalshikh, and UFC boss Dana WhiteCredit: GettyAs well as a UFC-style boxing league, two super-fights were set to be promoted by TKO and White every year. And Canelo’s blockbuster against Crawford was due to kickstart the partnership on Friday, September 12 in Las Vegas at the Raiders Stadium.Then all of a sudden, Alalshikh told Ring Magazine – which he owns – that the date of the bout was set to change to Saturday, September 13. And he was also considering having the bout move to New York or Los Angeles – opposed to the £1.5BILLION, 65,000-seat Raiders Stadium. READ MORE IN BOXINGIt caused huge confusion with the news the fight would also be under the Riyadh Season banner and on pay-per-view. That suggested White and Netflix were out of the picture – with UFC 320 also set for September 13 and due to clash with the new Canelo date. Now, Alalshikh has confirmed Saudi-based Sela will promote the super-middleweight title decider for Riyadh. A broadcaster is not yet decided but Riyadh Season have an exclusive deal with sports streaming service DAZN – who operate a PPV platform. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSNetflix debuted in boxing in November when Mike Tyson controversially came out of retirement aged 58 to fight Jake Paul. And over 100 MILLION tuned in to watch YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul’s points win – causing the stream to crash. Cacace Crushes Wood, AJ & Pacquiao Plot Shock Returns | Split DecisionThe dramatic turn of events leaves White and TKO’s future in boxing up in the air – despite their plans to launch a brand new boxing league. On Monday, May 12 Alalshikh revealed he was flying to New York with White also posting a picture in the Big Apple soon after. SunSport understands Canelo, 34, and Crawford, 37, were also set to join them to film content with Netflix ahead of the bout. But, just a day later and Alalshikh dropped the news that the fight’s date and location was under consideration. White is yet to comment on his apparent removal from the mega-boxing bout and the future of his league. He has partnered with Alalshikh before having held two events in Riyadh in the past. Read More on The SunCanelo beat William Scull, 32, to regain the 168lb undisputed thrown in early May as part of his four-bout deal with Alalshikh. Meanwhile Crawford has not fought since moving up to 154lb to win the WBA title against Israil Madrimov, 30, in August 2024. Terence Crawford facing off with Canelo AlvarezCredit: Getty More

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      ‘Incoming’ – Tyson Fury teases imminent announcement as he and dad John head off for business meeting

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      TYSON FURY has teased an imminent announcement following his major retirement U-turn.The Gypsy King hung up his gloves for the FIFTH TIME in January less than a month after his second-straight defeat to Oleksandr Usyk.Tyson Fury announced his fifth retirement from boxing shortly after his second loss to Oleksandr UsykCredit: REUTERSThe Gypsy King performed an unsurprising U-turn last monthCredit: PAFury, 36, has teased that a major announcement is on the horizonCredit: INSTAGRAM@TYSONFURYBut he performed an expletive-filled U-turn last month when he campaigned for a trilogy fight with the slick southpaw.Fury, 36, has continued to drop hints that he will return to the ring and has appeared to ramp up his training.And the Wythenshawe warrior has teased that a major announcement is on the horizon.In a video on his Instagram story with dad John, the former two-time heavyweight champion said: “Business meeting today, dad.READ MORE IN BOXING”En-route. Incoming, incoming.”A long-overdue domestic dust-up with fellow former heavyweight king Anthony Joshua awaits Fury should he decide to lace up his gloves again.The mammoth Battle of Britain seemed to be a dead cert following Fury’s second straight decision loss to pound-for-pound king Usyk last December.But Fury appeared to put the final nail in the coffin of the fight by announcing his fifth retirement with a bizarre reference to highway robber Dick Turpin.Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSBut the biggest fight in the history of British boxing is back on the table following Fury’s latest flip-flopping on retirement.It won’t however, happen any time soon as AJ has recently had surgery on a niggling elbow injury.AJ to have surgery this week as Hearn reveals ‘encouraging’ Fury fightLong-time Joshua promoter Eddie Hearn is anticipating a September return at the earliest.In an exclusive interview with SunSport, the Matchroom Boxing chief said of Fury’s recent social media activity: “Tyson Fury is a big tease.”Every day, I open up Instagram, like today, and he’s got his wraps on saying he’s done 12 rounds.”He looks super fit, Tyson Fury. He looks like he’s ready to go now, which is encouraging.”But, obviously, probably the delay that AJ’s got is a blessing, to be honest with you.”One, you’ve got Usyk against Dubois coming up, so that gives you a little bit of time.Read More on The Sun”And number two, you’ve got Tyson Fury. Who could potentially come back to the ring.”So it’s gonna be interesting to see what plays out.” More

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      Josh Taylor reveals his toughest ever fight that left him peeing BLOOD for five days and unable to walk

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      JOSH TAYLOR revealed his most brutal fight left him urinating BLOOD for days and unable to walk – ruining his holiday. The Scot became undisputed super-lightweight world champion but earned it the hard way with a series of challenging bouts. Ivan Baranchyk lost to Josh Taylor in 2019Credit: GettyAnd Taylor revealed none were more gruelling than his 2019 victory over Ukrainian Ivan Baranchyk – which he won on points. He said: “I would say it was Ivan Baranchyk. I went on holiday on the Monday afterwards. I could hardly walk through the airport.”I was so sore my body was so sore, my back, my ribs, my livers. I was urinating blood for about four or five days after the fight.”My kidneys were so bruised, I was in pain for about four or five days for that fight. READ MORE IN BOXING”So yeah, I would say that was probably physically the toughest fight.”Taylor floored Baranchyk, now 32, twice in round six but was taken the full 12 to retain the 140lb IBF title. From there, he added the WBA, WBO and WBC versions with points wins over Regis Prograis and Jose Ramírez. Taylor then retained the undisputed throne in a hugely controversial split-decision against rival Jack Catterall in Glasgow in 2022. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe was then defeated for the first time in 2023 against Teofimo Lopez before losing his rematch with Catterall, 31, last May. Now Taylor steps up to welterweight in his return bout against Ekow Essuman, 36, on Saturday. Shocking moment boxing referee is viciously attacked by several men in ring after fight before he is sent flyingHe said: “I just thought I need a fresh start, a fresh change. “New beginnings, new challenges, set new goals, new targets which then refresh your energy, refreshes your enthusiasm for the sport, refreshes everything because then it’s back to being the hunter again.“It’s a new challenge. I’ve been there, done that, worn all four t-shirts so it’s like, ‘Right, you’ve not got any t-shirts at this next weight, let’s go get them.’”Taylor returns against Ekow EssumanCredit: Queensberry Promotions More

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      Chaos erupts as rappers Krept & Konan are hauled away by bouncers in shock footage of ‘brawl’ at Misfits Boxing match

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      THIS is the shocking moment rappers Krept and Konan were hauled out of a Misfits Boxing event as chaos erupted after a fight.The hip hop duo were dragged out of the backstage area following Wakey Wine’s defeat of Mo Deen on Saturday night.Krept and Konan were involved in chaos after a Misfits Boxing fightCredit: Tiktok/@proboxingfansKonan was seen being held backCredit: Tiktok/@proboxingfansKrept in a black jacket being held backCredit: Tiktok/@proboxingfansThe pair were hauled outCredit: Tiktok/@proboxingfansIn the alarming footage Konan can be seen desperately trying to wriggle free from bodyguards.Krept meanwhile appears to shove a female guest out of the way as she gets in the way to try and calm him down. Another woman is then caught up in the melee as the artist wrestles with someone in the crowd.Shocked bystanders watched on as the heated confrontation took place in full view following the Misfits boxing event.Video footage then ended with the two rappers being escorted outside of the gated area by security guards and other peacemakers.It is not yet confirmed what sparked the chaotic row.The viral video, which was originally uploaded to TikTok has now been viewed thousands of times.Viewers were quick to weigh in with their opinions in the comment section.Most read in BoxingOne wrote: “Should’ve let them in the ring!”Another said: “Grown men you know.”Hull City captain and his teammate brother ‘in brawl on nightclub dance floor’ – as club issues statementA third commented: “Clearly, someone has troubled them. This is not their normal behaviour so stop with all the judgements.””Easy to kick off when you’ve got tons of people holding you back,” said another.Some social media users claimed that the fight started when a group allegedly tried to steal Krept’s chain.But others were more sceptical and theorised that the rappers were trying to start promotion for an upcoming fight on Misfits boxing.Krept, Konan, SAUK Security and Misfits Boxing have been contacted for comment.It comes after corner shop boss and TikTok star Wakey Wines took on Mo Deen in a heavyweight bout.Aggressive pushes from Wakey, real name Mohammad Azar Nazir, got big roars from the crowd, as he was a huge fan favourite.By the final round Mo Deen looked tired as though he was just trying to survive.The judges scored the contest 48-47, 49-46, and 49-46 in favour of Wakey Wines – who gained online fame selling bottles of Prime when the drink, created by YouTubers KSI and Logan Paul, was difficult to get hold of and in high demand.A huge cheer from the crowd erupted as the corner shop boss got the victory.Read More on The SunThe rescheduled card came live from Derby, after the original card for March 29 was cancelled with KSI pulling out.Misfits is the home to celebrity-style crossover bouts and headed up by KSI.Krept & Konan attend the MOBO Awards 2025 in February 2025 in Newcastle upon TyneCredit: Getty More