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      Tommy Fury reveals Molly-Mae and baby Bambi are reason he’s taken Jake Paul grudge match as Saudi showdown draws near

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      TOMMY FURY revealed girlfriend Molly-Mae and baby Bambi are the reason he accepted his grudge fight with Jake Paul. Fury and Paul are finally braced to settle their score in the ring on February 26 in Saudi Arabia.
      Tommy Fury with partner Molly-Mae and their baby daughter BambiCredit: Instagram
      Jake Paul fights Tommy Fury in Saudi Arabia on February 26thCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      The pay-per-view bout will come just a month after the 2019 Love Islander welcomed his baby daughter Bambi into the world with Molly-Mae.
      And in an interview with Rob Moore, before his baby’s birth, Fury admitted the mega-money fight with Paul was too good to turn down.
      He said: “I was earning my stripes. But if you want to slap millions of pounds in front of my face to fight Jake Paul, why am I not going to do that?
      “I’ve got a family to feed now any day – the reason I’ve taken the Jake Paul fight is it’s financially good.”
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      Fury, 23, is finally set to get his hands on Paul, 26, after twice being forced to pull out against the American before.
      He suffered a rib injury in December 2021 and then US visa issues last August, which has taken the two to the Middle East.
      Both are set to pick up life-changing cheques for their duel in the desert, but Fury recognises there is more than just money on the line.
      Fury added: “He can’t get underneath my skin because I know what he’s doing.
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      “He’s a whizz on social media, he’s made a living off being an idiot, arrogant and calling people out. It is what it is, but he can’t get underneath my skin.
      “All I see with Jake Paul is a business and if you want me to beat a man who can’t fight and throw millions of pounds in my face, not a problem, sign me up and that’s purely what this is.
      “I’ve described it all the time as being on Route 66 and I need to stop off in my campervan, fill it up and get back on the road.
      “I am on a straight and narrow road to world titles. But you want me to take a slight detour for an awful lot of fuel, pick that up and then jump back on the road?
      “That’s exactly what I’m doing here at the end of the day. This is a business; you’ve got to use your head and every fighter in my position would take that fight if it got offered to them.”

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      Cheeky Anthony Joshua jokes he would buy ‘more h**s’ when asked how he would spend his ‘body count’ in cash

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      CHEEKY Anthony Joshua joked he would “buy more h**s” when asked how he would spend his “body count” in cash.The British boxing ace made the naughty remark while playing a TikTok game with The Shade Borough.
      Anthony Joshua joked he would ‘buy more h**s’ after being asked a cheeky questionCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      AJ is preparing for an April 1 fight against American heavyweight Jermaine FranklinCredit: Reuters
      Joshua, 33, was required to choose a random card with a question on it.
      And after picking the one he wanted, AJ was asked: “If your body count was money, what could you buy?”
      Joshua pulled a face as he absorbed the words from the card.
      But as he burst out laughing, the heavyweight star quipped: “More h**s.”
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      AJ’s bruising banter came after his April 1 fight against Jermaine Franklin was all-but-confirmed.
      The two-time champ will collide with the American at the O2 Arena.
      And Joshua hopes to get back to winning ways after consecutive defeats to Oleksandr Usyk, with the Ukrainian now looking to fight Tyson Fury in a division unifier.
      Meanwhile, AJ’s fight with Franklin means Dillian Whyte will have to continue waiting for a British grudge match.
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      SunSport revealed the Brixton ace is FUMING he didn’t get a shot against Joshua after beating Franklin himself in November.
      But AJ is remaining focused as he gets his head down in a training camp in Texas, USA.
      Promoter Eddie Hearn said: “This guy is out there, he’s in Texas, he’s working and grinding every day.
      “This guy’s got money in the bank, he’s got world championship belts on the wall, he don’t care about either of them.
      “He cares for the sport of boxing, he cares for regaining his world heavyweight title, and I’m telling you, he’s coming back with a vengeance.
      “Anyone who wants to doubt Anthony Joshua, this guy’s a fine young man who’s about to make an assault on the world heavyweight title again.
      “I can’t wait, I’m so excited. I’m more excited than when this journey began.” More

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      Former boxing champion, 30, to stand trial accused of violent robbery & string of offences

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      A FORMER boxing champion will stand trial after being accused of a violent daylight robbery.Ex-WBO and IBF light heavyweight champion Damien Duncan Hooper was in custody for his hearing today.
      The light heavyweight champion appeared via video link for his hearingCredit: Instagram/@damien_super_hooper
      He is accused of a daylight robbery in BrisbaneCredit: Instagram/@damien_super_hooper
      Police believe the 30-year-old Aussie fighter used “personal violence” in a July 2022 robbery in Brisbane.
      He will also face four counts of entering premises, two each of unlawful use of a motor vehicle and wilful damage along with charges of assault occasioning bodily harm.
      He also is charged with driving without a licence, obstructing police, trespassing, and attempted entering a dwelling with intent and breach of bail at various dates.
      The former Olympian has been charged and will stand trial in Brisbane District Court at a date that will be announced soon.
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      Hooper did not apply for bail.
      In his five-year boxing career, he boasts a 14-1 win-loss record with nine knockout victories.
      In 2012, the boxer was reported to the International Olympic Committee for breaking Game rules, for wearing the Aboriginal flag into the ring where he fought America’s Marcus Browne.
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      ‘The usual b******s!’ – Dillian Whyte FUMING grudge rematch against Anthony Joshua axed as Franklin gets a shot

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      DILLIAN WHYTE is raging that his Anthony Joshua showdown has been axed for an April 1 ‘battle of the fools’.Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn billed Whyte’s November win over Jermaine Franklin as the semi-final for the chance to meet his man.
      Dillian Whyte beat Jermaine Franklin back in NovemberCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      Now he is fuming that the American will face Anthony Joshua instead of himCredit: Sportsfile
      AJ got his revenge in a 2015 British title barnburner after Whyte’s amateur victory six years before.
      So, when Whyte beat Franklin with new trainer Buddy McGirt, the trilogy fight was expected  to be signed and sealed.
      But Joshua is now set to face Franklin on April 1 — on a pricey DAZN pay-per-view — and Whyte believes fans deserve better.
      Whyte told SunSport: “I am all right but facing the usual b******s, I just want to make some fights but it’s f***ing frustrating.
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      “Everyone was told, all the boxing fans, the winner of me and Franklin fights AJ, so this is a f***ed up thing.
      “I would have been better off losing the Franklin fight and getting the AJ fight!”
      He continued: “I know DAZN need content for their subscribers but why choose to fight a low-profile American coming off a loss instead of having a massive British tear-up?
      “It’s no surprise to me that they have chosen April 1 for this battle of the fools.
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      “I faced Franklin, the most dangerous and undefeated version of him, and beat him.
      “Eddie was promising him many millions to fight AJ if he beat me.
      “It’s protecting AJ because they all know if he loses again he will probably jack it in and a lot of people will be left with limp d***s in their hands.” More

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      ‘I’m coming for you’ – Usyk continues trolling of Tyson Fury’s ‘belly’ as undisputed fight talks near conclusion

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      OLEKSANDR USYK has taken to his SWIMMING POOL to continue his trolling of Tyson Fury.The undefeated Ukrainian is on the brink of finalising a historic undisputed heavyweight showdown with the Gypsy King.
      Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are set to collide in a blockbuster showdown in AprilCredit: REUTERS
      P4P king Usyk has repeatedly poked fun at Fury over the last few weeksCredit: INSTAGRAM@USYKAA
      The Ukrainian has constantly poked fun at Fury’s fleshy stomachCredit: INSTAGRAM@UYSKAA
      All that remains is for the venue for the mouthwatering clash to be finalised, although that hasn’t stopped Usyk from repeatedly trolling Fury on social media.
      The former undisputed cruiserweight champion posted a video of himself running in a pool and tapping his belly as he said: “Hey, belly, I’m coming for you.”
      Pound-for-pound king Usyk has repeatedly mocked Fury over his midsection since their heated face-off last December.
      But the WBC king has lapped up the tummy taunts, saying: “I am the belly and big bellies eat rabbits.
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      “That’s what I’m going to do, eat him up. Let’s get the fight on first.
      “There’s no good talking smack when the fight isn’t even happening yet.
      “When the fight gets done and we get it all done with a date and venue, then it’s on.”
      The biggest heavyweight fight in the last 25 years is on course to take place in Saudi Arabia on April 29, although Wembley is still in with an outside chance of hosting the bout.
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      But Fury claims to be in the dark over the location of the potentially career-defining fight.
      The Gypsy King told Sky Sports: “We are just waiting on an announcement really.
      “I’m in limbo like the rest of the world, I just want to fight.
      “I’m not interested in who, what, where or when, I just want to fight.
      “That’s it. If I’m not going to fight, then tell me, so I can just walk away and do something else.”
      Usyk recently slammed Fury over his financial demands for the unification bout, writing on social media: “Fury, you talk about greatness in boxing.
      “But, at the same time, you say, ‘Give me a lot of money’.
      “Greatness in boxing is not determined by money. Greatness comes from a victorious path.
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      “You say that I avoid you, but I never have. In fact, I have even come to you.
      “I am ready to box you even without any prize money.”
      Fury vs Usyk is set to take place in Saudi on April 29Credit: Getty More

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      Joe Joyce vows to fell Chinese giant Zhilei Zhang in April slugfest to set up dream title showdown with Fury or Usyk

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      JOE JOYCE wants to lose his rag and wipe the floor with China’s giant Zhilei Zhang.The 37-year-old Putney Juggernaut faces the giant 39-year-old on April 15 at East London’s Copper Box arena.
      The future is looking bright for Joe Joyce after his victory over Joseph Parker last yearCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Zhang is set to pose a difficult test for JoyceCredit: PA
      The 6ft 6in iron-jawed ace is on a flying run of form, with recent wins over Daniel Dubois and Joseph Parker.
      While 6ft 6in ‘Big Bang Zhang’ suffered a harsh points loss last time out against Filip Hrgovic and is now 24-1-1.
      Joyce is the mandatory challenger for the WBO heavyweight world title currently around Oleksandr Usyk’s waist, so he could be at the front of the queue for the winner of Usyk and Tyson Fury’s planned April 29 undisputed decider.
      Predicting a slugfest, Joyce roared: “It will be carnage in the centre of the ring! 
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      “I have lost my temper a few times in sparring and once was against a come-forward southpaw who was trying to knock me out. It was an exciting spar.”I think with me and Zhang there will be real heavy punches exchanged and I am sure it will be a good fight.
      “It will be a good preparation for Usyk or Fury, plus I haven’t fought a southpaw since I won the Commonwealth title against Lenroy Thomas.”
      Zhang is a huge attraction in China and was earmarked as a possible Anthony Joshua comeback opponent.
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      But he has slipped down the pecking order since he was robbed in Saudi Arabia, on the last AJ vs Usyk undercard, and Joyce agrees he will be out for revenge.
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      “He had a tough fight against Hrgovic,” Joyce said. “But I thought he won the fight.
      “Zhang is a big, strong southpaw who is massive and he has been to the Olympics and all that. So, he has the experience and I think it will be a great fight.
      “He bangs so I will have to watch out for it. As Hrgovic and I have a similar style, they had a great fight, so when we fight it should be entertaining.” More

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      Chris Eubank Jr set to activate rematch clause in Liam Smith fight contract despite shock KO loss in last bout

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR is set to activate the rematch clause placed in his contract to face Liam Smith.The Brighton bruiser suffered a brutal fourth-round KO loss in the Battle of Britain last month but remains adamant he’s a better fighter than the former WBO light-middleweight champion.
      Chris Eubank Jr and Liam Smith locked horns in a grudge match last monthCredit: PA
      Next Gen suffered a brutal fourth-round knockout loss to BeefyCredit: GETTY
      Eubank Jr is seemingly on course to exercise his rematch clauseCredit: Reuters
      And Eubank Jr – the son of British boxing great Chris Eubank Sr – wants to prove that in a rematch with Beefy.
      BOXXER promoter Ben Shalom told Sky Sports: “We’re hearing all indications that they are going to trigger.
      “We know Chris really wants to fight again.
      “His pride is hurt, he definitely wants a rematch from what I hear.
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      “And ultimately Liam wants the biggest names and the big nights.
      “He wants [Gennady] Golovkin.
      “It’s in Eubank’s hands and we can’t really look past that until the time has elapsed and we expect him to want to rematch.
      “I can’t see a better option for Eubank Jr right now.”
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      Late May is the tentative working date for the rematch, which Smith is hoping will take place at the home of his beloved Liverpool FC.
      Shalom said: “If we can make sure the event takes place near enough to the last game of the season which I think is on the weekend of [May] 21, then there is a possibility.
      “If we were able to get Anfield it would be the end of May.”
      Like Eubank Jr, Smith has intentions of facing former two-time unified middleweight king Golovkin.
      Shalom said of Smith’s next move: “For Liam, he wants to look at the Golovkins now.
      “[Kell Brook] that’s still a big name for Liam Smith. He feels like he’s dealt with Eubank.
      Liam Smith is open to rematching Chris Eubank Jr at AnfieldCredit: PA
      “He wants three more fights [in his career].
      “He feels he’s in the best shape of his life, he feels he’s boxing better than ever.
      “He really wants to take advantage of the form that he’s in.
      “He wants to fight for a world title again. He’ll deal with Eubank if he has to.
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      “Kell Brook, Golovkin, those are the sort of names he wants.
      “It’s Golovkin, Brook, Eubank rematch, I think those are the three obvious ones.” More

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      ‘Sorry what?’ – Boxing fans STUNNED by Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers PPV price… which is more than Fury fight

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      BOXING fans have been left outraged after the record cost to buy Floyd Mayweather’s exhibition bout with Aaron Chalmers on pay-per-view was announced.Former five-weight world champion Mayweather will be back in action on February 25 in an exhibition fight with the Geordie Shore-turned-MMA star.
      Fans are being charged a fortune on PPV for Floyd Mayweather’s next exhibitionCredit: Getty

      Fight fans were fuming back in November when it was revealed they would have to fork out a UK TV record £26.95 to watch Tyson Fury’s last title defence against Derek Chisora.
      However, now they will have to cough up EVEN MORE to watch this EXHIBITION.
      The bout with Chalmers will be screened on the Zeus Network online in the UK.
      And they are charging a whopping £32.26 to buy it.
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      “LOOOOOL WHAT,” replied one disgusted fan to the news, while another tweeted: “I’d rather pay to watch literally anything else!”
      Another asked: “Sorry, what?”
      While a fellow fan declared: “Ha ha they would have to pay me to watch that s***e.”
      Mayweather was last in action at the end of 2022 when he stopped KSI’s brother Deji in the sixth round of their fight.
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      The 50-0 boxing icon also beat Mikuru Asakura and Don Moore in exhibition fights last year.
      Chalmers, best known for his stint on reality TV show Geordie Shore, has turned his hand to combat sports in recent years.
      Having won a few MMA bouts, most notably with Bellator, Chalmers launched his boxing career last year, winning on points.

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