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      Jake Paul issues update on MMA debut fight and lists FOUR names on his radar including two boxing rivals

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      JAKE PAUL is still on the search to find his first opponent in MMA – and could turn to some familiar boxing faces. Paul is 10-1 in the ring but signed with the Professional Fighters League to make his cage debut. Jake Paul is still on the search to find his first opponent in MMAThe YouTuber-turned-prizefighter and PFL are still combing through their options having been ready to offer £10million to Nate Diaz. Paul said: “Just about finding the name. We have the money, we’re ready to go. We’re ready to make offers to people.”It’s just like they have to be able to draw sales and it has to be a fight where it’s like this is my first MMA fight.”So I think I could beat Nate Diaz in my first MMA fight. It would be tough of course, 50/50 fight. READ MORE IN BOXING”But I don’t wanna go into something where I’m gonna be outclassed, like fighting Khabib in my first MMA fight.”Paul, 27, beat ex-UFC star Diaz, 39, in their 2023 boxing bout but his calls to rematch in MMA have been snubbed. So he could instead turn to Jorge Masvidal, 39, or even former UFC champion Tyron Woodley, 42, who he twice beat in boxing. Paul said: “Nate Diaz, Masvidal, I would face in MMA and then I don’t even know like who else is out there that would that would make sense really.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”Tyron would be interesting for sure. I think that could be like a good plan. That would go crazy.”Paul suffered defeat for the first time last year by losing a split-decision to Tommy Fury in Saudi Arabia. Jake Paul rubs salt into ‘dumbass’ Tommy Fury’s wounds as he offers Molly-Mae a JOB after boxing rival’s shock break-upHe is desperate to avenge the result and even put up a £20m package to fight Fury, 25, in both boxing and MMA. Paul revealed: “I think that’s actually still a discussion. So that could be interesting for sure. Me versus Tommy in MMA.”The American returns to the ring on November 15 in a controversial clash against boxing icon Mike Tyson, 58. So it leaves Paul’s MMA debut delayed even further despite building a custom ring in his Puerto Rico gym. He admitted: “I haven’t started training, just the boxing takes up so much of my time and that’s what I’m focused on and until an MMA fight comes up.”That’s when I’ll focus on it and I’ll probably need like an eight-month camp if I do an MMA fight just the eight months to do jiu-jitsu, kicking all that stuff.”The YouTuber-turned-boxer is signed to the PFLCredit: Professional Fighters LeagueJake Paul wants to rematch Tommy FuryCredit: GettyTyron Woodley twice lost to Jake PaulCredit: SHOWTIMEJorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz have also been called out by Jake PaulCredit: Getty More

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      Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury brutally warned off career switch by man who has fought BOTH with boxing fight predicted

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      FRANCIS NGANNOU warned rivals Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury against making an MMA switch – while predicting their boxing fight.Ngannou put his cage career on hold to cross over to boxing for a pair of bouts against AJ and Fury. Tyson Fury controversially beat Francis NgannouCredit: ReutersNgannou was knocked out by Anthony JoshuaCredit: GettyHe was firstly beaten via controversial decision to Fury, 36, despite dropping the former WBC champion last October. Ngannou, 37, was then brutally knocked out by Joshua, 34, in March and now returns to MMA after two boxing bouts. AJ and Fury are still yet to resolve their blockbuster British feud in the ring as they head towards separate bouts. Joshua faces Daniel Dubois on September 21 for the IBF title while Oleksandr Usyk rematches Fury on December 21 after his May victory.READ MORE IN BOXINGThere is hope after that the long-awaited Battle of Britain between AJ and the Gypsy King can finally be made and Ngannou – having shared the ring with both men – cannot split them.He said: “Two different styles. Everybody tries to win, I’d give it 50-50 just for that fight.” What Ngannou is certain about, though, is that neither boxing star should ever trade the ring for the cage. He said: “They don’t want that smoke. Nobody wants that. I mean, I wouldn’t want it either, I don’t blame them.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”There is a lot of elements in MMA that’s way complicated for a boxer to cross over than for an MMA fighter to cross over to boxing.”I’d need to see them do some practise.Jake Paul left ‘s—ing himself’ after being forced to separate giants Francis Ngannou and Renan Ferreira ahead of MMA clash”Maybe some of them have a wrestling skill that you don’t know or a grappling skill that you don’t know. You’d need to see.”Ngannou makes his MMA return after two years out the cage on October 19 in Saudi Arabia against 6ft 8in Renan Ferreira in his Professional Fighters League debut. More

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      Jake Paul rubs salt into ‘dumbass’ Tommy Fury’s wounds as he offers Molly-Mae a JOB after boxing rival’s shock break-up

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      JAKE PAUL rubbed salt into Tommy Fury’s wounds by offering Molly-Mae Hague a JOB – in the wake of the shock celebrity break-up. Fury was dumped by Molly-Mae – who he met on reality TV show Love Island in 2019 – last week amid allegations of cheating.Tommy Fury beat Jake Paul in 2023 and the American wants a rematchCredit: GettyAnd Paul couldn’t resist goading his rival over his split from partner Molly-Mae HagueCredit: InstagramIt came over a year after the unbeaten boxer, 25, became the first, and so far only, man to defeat Paul in the ring. YouTuber megastar-turned-fighter Paul has since offered Fury a very lucrative rematch on Netflix – which was rejected and instead accepted by ring legend Mike Tyson. And Paul – speaking at a Professional Fighters League media event – revelled in pointing out that was seemingly just one of many mistakes his ring rival has made in recent times.Paul, 27, grinned: “He definitely continues to devalue himself over time.READ MORE IN BOXING”Saying no to the Netflix opportunity was probably the dumbest thing a boxer in history has done. “You literally have the opportunity to fight on the biggest platform and now… his value just keeps on going down. “He’s gonna need extra money now and all that. The price and offers on our end are going to keep going down. “But definitely feel bad for him but also, you’re a dumbass.” Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPaul recently celebrated the launch of his men’s health line W and recruited the likes of rapper and model Rubi Rose as an ambassador. And the master marketer cheekily opened the door to hiring Molly-Mae, in a brutal dig at Fury following their very public split.Tommy Fury’s heartbreaking comment to Molly-Mae about baby Bambi that fans say ‘proved it would never work’ – before star cheated with ‘multiple women’Paul chuckled: “It’s not a bad idea, Molly-Mae – we’re going to bring you in on W.” Despite the swipes, Paul did express sympathy for Fury and Molly-Mae’s one-year-old daughter Bambi. Paul said: “I just hope they’re figuring it out and figuring it out with the kid and stuff like that. “But, I’m still going to beat his ass as a single father.” Paul lost a split-decision to Fury in Saudi Arabia and offered him a rematch as part of Netflix’s first move into live boxing.Timeline of Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury’s splitAfter five years together, Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury split up in August 2024.At around 4pm on Wednesday, August 14, Molly-Mae and Tommy suffer an explosive showdown and Molly-Mae announces her split from fiancé Tommy Fury, saying ‘ I never imagined our story would end, especially not this way’.An hour later Tommy shares a separate and brief statement confirming they have parted ways, and thanks Molly-Mae for making him ‘a dad’.The real reason they split emerges and on Thursday, August 15 The Sun reveals how Molly-Mae learned Tommy had cheated on her – leading to an explosive showdown.On Saturday, August 17, The Sun reveals how Molly-Mae had been sent an upsetting video showing Tommy kissing a girl in a nightclub in North Macedonia on a lads holiday – leading her to dump him and kick him out of their home.Exactly one week after the split a Danish woman accused of getting close to Tommy in North Macedonia speaks to The Sun. On Wednesday, August 21, she denies she is the girl who kissed Tommy.Thursday, August 22, a second woman comes forward and claims Tommy sent her flirty messages after they met at a nightclub in Mancheser.After it was turned down, heavyweight boxing icon Tyson, 58, accepted with the controversial clash set for November 15. But Paul still wants to avenge the sole loss on his 11-fight record and warned he is a new man over 12 months on from defeat. He said: “I need to do that, all the fans want it. It’s a massive fight, it was a good fight. READ MORE SUN STORIES“So, I need to go back and avenge my loss and for me that will be very pleasurable and I believe that I will wipe the floor with Tommy Fury now. “My skill-level is just on a different, different level. I’m not even the same fighter any more.” Jake Paul at the Professional Fighters League ‘Battle of the Giants’ press conference More

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      Inside Mike Tyson’s training for Jake Paul fight as boxing icon’s ex-protege Francis Ngannou warns he’ll ‘beat his ass’

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      FRANCIS NGANNOU warned Jake Paul that former mentor Mike Tyson is about to “beat his ass.” YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul faces heavyweight boxing royalty Tyson on November 15 in Texas. Mike Tyson with former protege Francis NgannouCredit: AFPMike Tyson facing off with Jake PaulCredit: RexIron Mike spent time last year helping Ngannou bridge the gap from MMA to boxing ahead of his ring debut against Tyson Fury. And he got an inside look into Tyson and backed the American great to make easy work of Paul – who is over 30 years younger. Ngannou said: “I think Tyson will still beat his ass up. “He’s definitely not as he was when he was young but when he moves around you and shows you something, you’re like, ‘What the hell is this?’READ MORE IN BOXING”That’s something that people don’t understand about Mike Tyson. He moves from your left to your right in the blink of an eye.”Tyson, 58, was due to face Paul, 27, on July 20 but he was forced to pull out amid a health precaution after a stomach ulcer flared up. Now he is preparing for his first professionally sanctioned bout since 2005, despite an exhibition comeback in 2020 against Roy Jones Jr. Tyson was in the gym with Ngannou, 37, last year before the crossover boxing clash against Fury, 36. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe ex-UFC champion scored a stunning knockdown – only to lose a controversial decision. He was then knocked out by Anthony Joshua, 34, in March and now returns to MMA on October 19. Jake Paul left ‘s—ing himself’ after being forced to separate giants Francis Ngannou and Renan Ferreira ahead of MMA clashNgannou faces 6ft 8in Brazilian Renan Ferreia, 37, in Saudi Arabia in his first MMA fight back since 2022. Paul hosted the Professional Fighters League press conference and had the terrifying job of facing off the giant heavyweight pair. But Ngannou hardly noticed. He said: “Jake Paul is not our weight class, we barely noticed that he was there! Other than the moment I walked in and shook his hand.”But face-to-face to each other, when I looked into his eyes when I was looking up, I did not see Jake Paul at all. He wasn’t in my line.”Francis Ngannou in between Jake Paul and Renan Ferreira More

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      Who is Floyd Mayweather’s girlfriend Gallienne Nabila?

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      FLOYD Mayweather Jr. retired from professional boxing with a perfect 50-0 record and 15 world titles under his belt.Mayweather, nicknamed Pretty Boy, hasn’t always been so successful in his love life, but maybe that’s all about to change — here we get to know his longtime on-and-off girlfriend Gallienne Nabila.Gallienn Nabila has been in an on-and-off relationship with Floyd Mayweather for a number of yearsWho is Gallienne Nabila?Gallienne Nabila, born on October 3, 1997, is an American model, designer, influencer, entrepreneur and philanthropist.The 26-year-old, who was previously signed to Elite Model Management, has been with Wilhelmina Models since 2020, working with major brands including Quay, Anastasia Beverly Hills, and Fashion Nova.In 2023, Nabila launched a line of bathing suits she designed in collaboration with Nalia Swim — a luxury swimwear brand based in the US and Australia — called Gallienne x Nalia.She founded her own non-profit organisation, Gallienne’s Girls, in September 2023.READ MORE ON The charity’s goal is to empower young women and girls, aiming to inspire in them the confidence to pursue their dreams.On the non-profit’s website, Gallienne states: “I’m working towards the overall betterment of women and the decisions they make for the success of their future and career.”I feel the need to educate women on how their early decision making can have a major impact on their career and future opportunities.”Young women do not always have the proper role model or mentor to help guide their life decisions therefore, they sometimes settle for finding guidance and comfort in social media. Most read in Boxing”It isn’t easy being a woman in today’s society. There’s so much pressure to be ‘perfect’.”When did Floyd Mayweather start dating Gallienne Nabila?Reports of Nabila and Mayweather dating first emerged in 2019, before they seemingly went their separate ways.Floyd Mayweather, 47, flashes wads of cash before flying out to exhibition fight against John Gotti III on private jetBut the pair were consistently seen together at public appearances, leading to speculation about their continuing relationship even while Mayweather was seeing other people.Pretty Boy Floyd and Nabila share common interests, including travel and basketball, and have been spotted attending NBA games together.In 2022, Money Mayweather bought Nabila a brand new £160,000 Maybach for her birthday.The boxer even had a huge red bow attached to the luxury German motor.Mayweather bought Nabila a £160,000 Maybach for her birthday, complete with a big red bowCredit: APEXAs of July 2024, Mayweather and Nabila are officially back together, with the couple appearing in a TikTok Q&A session, per Marca.During the interview the former boxer said his model partner has the bigger appetite and lies more frequently, while she claimed he was the more sensitive and manipulative of the two.Is Gallienne Nabila on Instagram?Nabila is a social media influencer with over 1.6 million followers on Instagram.She launched her charity on the platform along with the message: “I’m excited to announce the launch of Gallienne’s Girls, my nonprofit organization that is dedicated to inspire and uplift young girls to be confident and pursue their passions with determination.”READ MORE SUN STORIESIf you wish to keep up with her on Insta, where she posts plenty of pics of her travels and the sports events she has attended, as well as updates about her modelling work and philanthropy, her handle is @gallienne. More

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      How Jake Paul could be part of never-before-seen mixed-rules MMA fight against the likes of boxing star Deontay Wilder

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      JAKE PAUL could feature in a never-before-seen mixed-rules MMA fight – against the likes of Deontay Wilder. Paul is signed to the Professional Fighters League where he is set to make his cage debut in 2025. Jake Paul could feature in a never-before-seen mixed-rules MMA fightCredit: RexDeontay Wilder was linked with an MMA switchCredit: GettyThe PFL have talked up staging hybrid-rules fights in the cage in a bid to bridge the gap between boxing and MMA. And with 10-1 boxer Paul closing in on a first fight in the cage – it could come under the all-new umbrella of bouts. PFL CEO Peter Murray told SunSport: “It could be modified rules. We really haven’t talked about nailing down the specifics of a tweaked ruleset. “We’re first focused on the opponent and more to come on those details when Jake is ready.READ MORE IN MMA”Listen, I love hybrid rules. It just makes it interesting and fighters want to use all their weapons. “But, given skill sets and we can have some fun with it.” Wilder, 38, was touted as a potential boxing star to cross over to the cage with talks to fight Francis Ngannou, 37, under hybrid rules. Instead, Ngannou went onto fight Tyson Fury, 36, losing a controversial decision before being KOd by Anthony Joshua, 34. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMeanwhile Wilder also took two fights in Saudi Arabia, losing to Jospeh Parker, 32, and being knocked out by Zhilei Zhang, 41. But the PFL are not ruling out making a move for former the WBC boxing champ or doing so with customised rules.Meanwhile Paul’s list of potential MMA opponents continue to grow as he prepares to fight boxing icon Mike Tyson, 58, on November 15. PFL’s Murray added: “I’d like to see Deontay in the cage and that’ll be exciting. “But, there’s a list and more to come. You’ll be hearing from Jake in the PFL soon.” More

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      KSI throws doubt over Jake Paul’s controversial fight with Mike Tyson, 58, and aims brutal PPV dig at arch rival

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      KSI has thrown doubt over Mike Tyson ever getting to the ring to fight Jake Paul – while aiming a dig at his arch rival. YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul was due to face heavyweight boxing icon Tyson on July 20 in Texas. Mike Tyson facing off with Jake PaulCredit: RexKSI aimed a dig at Jake PaulCredit: RexBut the 58-year-old beloved boxing great pulled out after suffering a health precaution when an ulcer flared up in his stomach. The controversial clash has now been rescheduled to November 15 – with Tyson claiming he is better than ever. But KSI is not so convinced as he blamed a weight disagreement for preventing their bitter grudge match. He told SunSport: “Jake’s just getting heavier and heavier and heavier, obviously, because he’s just looking at the Mike Tyson fight – which I still don’t think is gonna happen.READ MORE IN BOXING“I think they’re gonna try and make an ordeal, and then eventually Mike will realise he actually can’t fight, and then I don’t know what they’re gonna do then.“But for me, the Jake fight, I’m just gonna wait. I don’t really need to chase him, eventually he’s gonna have no other options, but to have to come to me.“He’s just not trying to get involved. He’s in a bit of an awkward situation, so I think for him it’s probably easier if he just leaves it.”Ex-UFC star and bare-knuckle boxing champion Mike Perry, 32, filled in to replace Tyson but was floored three times and stopped in six by Paul.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut KSI goaded that it was a box office flop compared to his pay-per-view events. He said: “I don’t know if you know much about Jake Paul’s last pay-per-view, but he sold less than 50,000 buys.Watch Mike Tyson, 58, PUNCH Jake Paul before YouTuber, 27, pushes him away in face-off ahead of boxing fight“He had less than 50,000 buys. That’s terrible. For someone like him, he likes to claim that he’s the A-side, he’s one of the biggest drawers in the world, less than 50,000 is terrible.“I don’t think I’ve ever done that. So for me, I know my worth. I know what I can do. And I know what makes sense.”KSI was due to face Anthony Taylor and Slim Albaher in a wild two-on-one bout in an August 31 boxing return in Dublin. But he was agonisingly forced to pull out of the event with an excruciating hand injury.Chart-topper KSI will still perform to the sold out 3Arena in the Irish capital in a bid to give his fans their money’s worth. He said: “I managed to get injured during camp, but it’s one of those things where I’m gonna take advantage of the situation.“I always like finding the silver lining of things. So after I got injured, I was just like, how can I still be a part of this next Misfits?“So I thought you know what, why not just perform. So I feel like my audience still get to see me somewhat perform obviously not boxing, but doing music.READ MORE SUN STORIES“And also just get to see me in general. I’m still gonna be also commentating during the event as well as well as performing, some new songs, some old songs.“So overall, just gonna be a good event. And that was what I wanted to make sure would happen.”KSI will perform music after pulling out of his boxing returnCredit: Rex More

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      Amir Khan selling luxury ‘Dubai-style’ wedding hall for £12.5m – but tower sits opposite FLY-TIPPING hotspot

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      AMIR KHAN has placed a whopping £12.5million price tag on his luxury wedding venue in Bolton.The boxing icon made the announcement about the “Dubai-Style” venue on social media in the early hours of Friday morning.Amir Khan has announced he has put The Balmayna wedding hall up for sale for £12.5mCredit: Steve Allen – Commissioned by The SunThe luxury site is said up have had £15m invested in itCredit: SWNSThe stunning hall opened earlier this yearIt has a 44,700 sq ft banquet hallIn his post, the 37-year-old said: “I am looking to sell my wedding hall for £12.5m. “The property features four floors, including three dedicated wedding floors and a rooftop events terrace. “Additionally, there is parking available at both the front and rear, accommodating up to 200 vehicles.”A follow up tweet added: “I would like to clarify that although I am in the process of selling the property, The Balmayna continues to operate without interruption. READ MORE IN BOXING”The business is flourishing, experiencing significant demand for weddings and events, and our schedule is rapidly filling with bookings extending into 2026. “All operations and reservations will proceed as intended.”Named “The Balmayna, the stunning venue is located in Bolton opposite a car wash and fly-tipping spot, which had left it within touching distance of broken fridges and dirty mattresses in January.Khan had once aspired to hold boxing events there, but now it appears he is happy to cash in on that dream after inviting interested parties to get in touch by email.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSReports have placed the construction of the hall on Washington Street in Deane at as high a price as £14m, though Khan’s wife Faryal Makhdoom has claimed the couple spent £15m on the project.The banquet hall of the site – which first gained planning permission in 2013 but was dogged by delays – stands at 44,700 sq ft, with the first glamorous wedding there being held in May.Neighbours fume over Amir Khan’s luxury wedding venue with WATERFALL & palm treesFormer unified light-welterweight world champion Khan had spoken of his excitement following the debut event, telling Place North West: “It’s a great feeling obviously, the wedding hall is now open and had its first wedding. “The booking sheet is full now and so many people are calling. I think there will be more interest and I truly believe it is one of the best wedding venues in the country and I believe it will do well.”However, one local resident told The Sun: “I’m also worried it might lead to too much traffic. “It is a concern because lots of families have more than one car and we have parking problems already.”It’s an odd place to build such an extravagant wedding venue for hundreds of guests.”Another resident said she had no choice but to keep her windows closed last Saturday to shut out the noise.Rampant fly-tipping – with Bolton hitting a record number of incidents in 2023 – around the hall left Khan’s wife furious during the latter stages of the build.Speaking to The Bolton News in May 2023, she said: “We are trying to make Bolton a better place. “We’re building a huge wedding hall and have spent £15m on it.”Amir could have chosen any place, but he chose Bolton because it’s his hometown.”We’re building a nice site so it’s really sad to see that people are still leaving junk and things around and every time we pick it up and clean the area, the same thing happens again.”So, we’re trying to do something for the community and people are not helping. I want to say from myself and Amir to keep Bolton clean and try to help it like we are.”READ MORE SUN STORIESKhan has hinted he could make his boxing comeback in a blockbuster fight with YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI.He was originally supposed to return in 2022, but failed a drugs test on the night of the fight and was forced to serve a two-year suspension in retirement with his argument of not knowingly taking the prohibited substance being accepted.Khan aspired to host boxing events at the luxury venueIt has three dedicated wedding floorsThe stunning site got planning permission in 2013 but was hit by delaysIt also has a rooftop events terraceBut it has experienced major fly-tipping issues around the siteCredit: PPAlthough some disgruntled neighbours had major noise complaintsCredit: Google Maps More