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    I cured Lionel Messi of vomiting on the pitch with this simple remedy you can buy in Boots for less than £10

    WHEN looking after the highest-profile athlete on planet earth, you might expect the most extravagant and expensive methods and materials would be used get them in tip-top shape.However, it turns out all you actually need is a flower remedy which can be picked up from Boots for less than £10.
    Lionel Messi was at a crossroads in his career in 2013Credit: EPA
    Messi paid Dr Giuliano Poser a visit in 2013
    Poser said him treating Messi changed his life
    At least that is the case if you are Dr Giuliano Poser, who oversaw the treatment of Lionel Messi from 2013 until 2018.
    Messi’s stunning career which has seen him win the World Cup and seven Ballon d’Or awards was threatening to unravel following a string of injuries which were impacting his form.
    The then Barcelona and Argentina star, already a legend of the game aged 26, enjoyed a diet of pizza, fizzy drinks and red meat.
    But as he got older, his body could no longer deal with the intensity of professional football and his lifestyle after bouts of vomiting on the pitch.
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    Something had to give.
    And that is where Italian nutritionist Dr Poser comes in.
    Messi flew to Sacile, in Italy to discuss his issues at Poser’s clinic.
    With a two-decade background as a sports medicine practitioner, Poser preached some unorthodox methods compared to his colleagues.
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    Diet Overhaul
    Starting out, Poser ordered Messi to radically overhaul his diet.
    According to Argentine journalist Veronica Brunati, Messi was told to only eat what his body needed, rather than what it wanted.
    That meant foods not tolerated by the body were purged from his diet.
    Flour, yeast and wheat found in pizza, pasta and white bread were all out.
    Pork, beef, eggs, shellfish and diary products were cut too, meaning Messi would have to go without the Argentine favourite of asado – a driving force behind the reason Argentina stayed in Student Halls during the 2022 World Cup instead of a five-star hotel.
    Naturally, the ban extended to fizzy drinks and alcohol.
    While it was a lot to remove, Poser ensured they were replaced with a number of high-quality options.
    Organic and fresh foods such as vegetables and seasonal fruits, mineral water and a caffeine-rich tea drink called Mate – a South American speciality – came in to fill the void.
    Messi went on to lose 3kgs by the time the 2014/15 season rolled around.
    Poser explained: “Vegetables, seasonal fruits and good mineral water are essential fuels for our muscles.
    “You have to reduce the intake of processed foods or foods contaminated with pesticides, herbicides, antibiotics and medications.”
    Cheap but cheerful
    However, the new diet was just the first step of this new way of life.
    Poser also set Messi down a path of trying to find mental and physical equilibrium by recommending emotional work and psychotherapy.
    But perhaps the most unusual treatment Poser prescribed was Bach flower remedies, developed by Edward Bach in the 1930s.
    The remedies are said to help reduce negative emotions such as anxiety by targeting the limbic system, the part of the brain which deals with emotions.
    A number of high-profile celebrities including Jennifer Aniston and Emma Watson have previously revealed they use the remedies.
    You can pick up a bottle of this miracle remedy for less than £10 in Boots, although be aware that according to Medical News Today, there is no direct evidence of them being effective.
    Regardless, Messi returned with a bang in the 2014/15 season, scoring 58 goals and adding 31 assists from 57 games.
    This was a stark improvement over the previous season when Messi had managed just 46 games, though he naturally still turned out an impressive 41 goals and 14 assists in all competitions.
    Messi used to be an avid enjoyer of red meat and pizzaCredit: Instagram/@leomessi
    Poser told Messi to use Bach remedies to help with his mental stateCredit: Getty – Contributor
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    Smile because it happened
    With Poser’s methods proving to be effective, Messi stayed under the doctor for a number of years.
    However, all good things must come to an end, and Messi’s visits to Poser came to an end in 2018 when he succeeded Andres Iniesta as Barcelona captain.
    Thereafter Messi entrusted his health to Dr Maria Antonia Lizarraga Dallo, who leads the Spanish giant’s nutrition team, until he left Spain for Paris Saint-Germain in 2021.
    Messi has continued to go from strength to strength since, finally lifting the World Cup with Argentina.
    For Poser, their split was an overdue return to normalcy, though he is thankful for Messi’s contribution to his career.
    He explained to Mundo Deportivo: “I’d say the Messi effect turned my life upside down, especially during the first three months, because the phone never stopped ringing and journalists appeared from all the corners of the world, who I didn’t see, of course.
    “That affects anyone’s day-to-day, ever more for a person like me, living a very calm life.
    “But, all around the world they’ve seen and they see Messi, and since then they can’t no longer doubt my method. It can be seen every week.”
    Argy-bargy
    Messi’s impact on Poser’s career has been profound.
    Poser now has a clientele including a number of other Argentina aces.
    The Italian was visited by Gonzalo Higuain in 2015 and later Paulo Dybala in 2018.
    Both went on to feel the impact of Poser’s teachings.
    In the case of ex-Chelsea star Higuain, he went to the Italian to help him break through a crisis of confidence.
    Like he did with Messi, Poser ordered Higuain to cut out red meat but also told him to limit his fish intake and to replace sugar with honey in his diet.
    Higuain went on to lose 4kgs and then embark on his best-ever season, netting 38 goals in 42 games at Napoli.
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    Similarly, Dybala called on the good doctor’s help to get him fit again to face Tottenham in the Champions League Last 16.
    Despite missing the first leg of the tie Dybala returned to haunt Spurs in the second leg, scoring the winner as Juventus performed a remarkable comeback.
    Gonzalo Higuain and Paulo Dybala both felt the positive effects of Poser’s attentionCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    Higuain had the best season of his career after visiting the doctorCredit: EPA
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    Salt Papi looks unrecognisable after stunning body transformation down to 165 pounds

    YOUTUBE boxing sensation Salt Papi looks unrecognisable after his dramatic weight loss transformation.The boxer has lost 165lbs since he began his boxing career in 2022.
    Salt Papi in January of this yearCredit: PA
    And the slimmed down version of PapiCredit: Twitter @HappyPunch
    Papi rose to fame by making TikTok skits during Covid lockdown.
    His name is a play on SaltBae, and he would often post budget versions of the steak salesman’s video on his page.
    When exploring British takeaways, he would imitate the Turkish chef’s famous technique of pouring salt from above his shoulder with a twist.
    The videos allowed him to slowly build his social media following until he had over 4.2million followers on TikTok and a total 125.8 million likes across all of his videos.
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    His life changed dramatically when he fought Hamad Khan in March 2022.
    Boxing slowly became Papi’s passion, and it saw him lose a whopping 165lbs.
    After beating Khan, he then took part in KSI’s boxing event and faced Andy Warski on August 27.
    Salt Papi knocked out Warski – who was making his debut – inside 15 seconds at the O2 Arena.
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    This caught the eye of a fellow social media star, Logan Paul who within seconds of Salt Papi’s win he tweeted: “Salt Papi vs Jake Paul.”
    Salt Papi also impressed Chris Eubank Jr who said: “The guy went to sleep, incredible.
    “If you look at him, he looks like he works a nine-to-five at a cheese factory, so to see him come out there, moonwalk, dance, lick his lips and then knock a guy out, that’s box office right there.”
    He knocked out Josh Brueckner in January 2023.
    And far from looking like he does a “nine-to-five at a cheese factory” as Eubank said, he now looks unrecognisably slim.
    But he will be looking to bounce back from his last time out in the ring, when he lost to Anthony Taylor, a professional boxer who had previously fought Tommy Fury.
    Papi had made considerable waves in the YouTube boxing sphere, and actually went into the fight as a slight favourite.
    However, Taylor’s experience proved to be too much.
    Papi will be hoping his slimmed down physique will lead to even better performances the next time he enters the ring. More

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    How Mo Salah became the world’s most feared forward by sticking to a strict diet and strenuous exercise plan

    MOHAMED SALAH has become one of the most feared forwards on the planet.The Egypt hotshot, 31, has scored a staggering 187 goals for Liverpool in 307 games, and got off the ground this season by netting against Bournemouth last weekend.
    Liverpool star Mo Salah follows a strict diet
    Salah is seen as a key man in Jurgen Klopp’s machine, as they chase a Champions League spot.
    Which is why the Reds are refusing to entertain advances from Saudi Arabia, as Al-Ittihad prepare to make him the world’s highest paid player.
    The ex-Chelsea forward has achieved greatness thanks to a strict diet and rigorous exercise plan, including 3am workouts during Ramadan.
    It’s that sacrifice that has seen Salah emulate Cristiano Ronaldo as one of football’s most chiselled stars.
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    Here’s how he did it.
    What Salah puts in his body daily is crucial to his success, although he allows himself a cheat day with pizza every so often.
    Speaking about his diet, the Egyptian told CNN, “Nutrition is so important, it’s part of the game.
    “It has helped with my recovery, allowed me to sleep better and helped my body adapt quickly.
    “My nutritionist says that because I don’t have any fat on my body, I can eat what I want. I also don’t drink so it’s fine.”
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    And it’s fair to say, the devout Muslim is usually very careful with his food.
    For breakfast, he will eat parathas – a puffy flatbread – with a glass of milk.
    If he’s still hungry, he will then go for a bowl of fruit.
    When it comes to lunch, Salah tends to load up on more calories. He enjoys lentils, vegetables, bread, chicken, and will finish with a bowl of yogurt.
    His favourite dish is an Egyptian speciality called kushari, which is made from rice, macaroni and lentils and topped with spiced tomatoes, chickpeas and onions.
    He revealed: “When I go back to Egypt, I call my friend from the airport to buy kushari for us to eat in the car.
    “I pull my hoodie over my head, jump into the car and then I’m eating it straight away.”
    Dinner is usually a light affair – with soup, salad and vegetables preferred. He’ll wash that down with a glass of fresh fruit juice without sugar.
    Salah’s dedication to his craft is shown by his obsession with working out.
    If he’s not training with the Reds, he’s doing additional sessions of weight training, bodyweight work, plyometrics, yoga, swimming and stretching exercises.
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    Light meals and plenty of vegetables are key to Salah’s success
    Egyptian speciality kushari is one of Salah’s favourite meals
    Pizza is Salah’s guilty pleasure
    “Normally, I get up early to go for training which starts either in the morning or in the afternoon,” Salah told ON Ent.
    “Then I come for recovery for almost two hours. Therapy for any injuries or specific massage so you mitigate any suffering of your body.
    “After that, I go to the gym here at the club which is optional for players. After training, I do stretching and recovery again.
    “Finally, I go to the pool at the club or with Makka [his daughter] at home. I finish all these activities around 7 or 8pm.”
    During Ramadan, Salah made sure he didn’t miss a single minute to sculpt his abs.
    He was up at 3am after fasting during daylight hours to hit the weights in his home gym.
    When Salah was at Chelsea, he cut a skinny figure.
    Even when he found his form on loan at Fiorentina before securing a move to Roma, he was certainly less defined.
    However, thanks to following a diet plan and exercising religiously, he has seen a remarkable body transformation.
    Today’s Salah is bursting out of his Liverpool shirt with bulging biceps and shredded abs.
    Often, he’s not afraid to show off his torso on Instagram to his adoring fans.
    And even his team-mates can’t help but take pictures of his incredible physique.
    Scotland international Andy Robertson shared a snap of Salah topless in a swimming pool back in 2021.
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    Hilariously, he joked that his pal had a ‘bit of body fat to lose’ in the photo.
    If that’s the case, then SunSport better jump on an exercise bike lively.
    Home workouts are very important to Salah
    Strenuous weight training is key to building up Salah’s biceps
    Additionally, Salah likes to swim in his spare time
    At Chelsea, Salah cut a slight figure
    When on loan to Fiorentina in 2015 he was far from the perfect athleteCredit: Rex
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    Football team Cheddar FC sponsorship deal with vegan cheese alternative

    A FOOTBALL team in Cheddar is causing a stir after agreeing a sponsorship deal with a vegan rival of its popular namesake cheese.Cheddar AFC, which is based in the Somerset town where the much-loved cheese is matured in the famous caves, will now be sponsored by a Cheddar-style dairy alternative, Cheddarton.
    Cheddar’s players show off their new sponsored kitsCredit: SWNS
    Ex-Lionesses star Karen Carney went vegan in 2018Credit: SWNS
    The players, known as The Cheesemen, will be encouraged to embark on a plant-based journey from today.
    As they sport the cheesy new kit, they will also take part in a training session with former professional player, and ex-Lioness, Karen Carney – who is also a vegan.
    The sponsorship comes after a study of 2,000 adults who have meat and dairy in their diets found 69 per cent wouldn’t consider going vegan.
    Of those, 57 per cent would miss their favourite non-vegan foods too much.

    A spokesperson for sponsors, Violife, which commissioned the research to launch its dairy-free Cheddarton ‘cheese’, said: “The idea of switching to a vegan diet can seem like a big leap, and clearly many are worried about how they would feel without some of their favourite foods.
    “But going plant-based doesn’t have to mean you no longer get to enjoy them.”
    The study also found a meat-laden roast dinner is the food non-vegans would miss the most if they were to switch diets, followed by cheese, eggs, dairy milk and bacon.
    And while 30 per cent of all those polled reckon they could happily live without meat, almost two-thirds (61 per cent) do not feel they could live without cheese.
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    As a result, 56 per cent think it is ‘hard’ to be vegan, with almost a quarter (23 per cent) of all plant-based diets ending due to the irresistibility of cheese.
    However, despite the reluctance of some to switch to a plant-based diet, 20 per cent of those polled, via OnePoll, admitted it is better for the environment.
    And nearly one in five (19 per cent) said animal welfare was a convincing reason to go vegan.
    Despite this, over two-thirds (69 per cent) feel cheese is an essential part of their diet, with pizza, cheese on toast and lasagne making up respondents’ favourite cheesy dishes.
    Of those polled, 60 per cent believe sportspeople need meat and dairy as part of their diet, so ex-Lioness, Karen Carney, is out to prove them wrong.
    She said: “I turned vegan in 2018 and noticed the positive change immediately both in my health and performance on the football pitch when playing for both club and country.
    “The perception of the plant-based diet is that you will miss out on certain foods but thankfully Violife means I never miss out on my cheesy favourites like pizza and cheese on toast.“
    Kieran Webster, Captain of Cheddar AFC said: “Living and growing up in Cheddar, cheese is in the players’ blood.
    “We know what’s key to making the cheesiest, gooiest dishes around, so if we can go plant-based, switching Cheddar for Cheddarton, anyone can!”
    TOP 10 FOODS NON-VEGANS WOULD MISS IF THEY WENT VEGAN:

    Roast dinner
    Cheese
    Eggs
    Milk (Dairy)
    Bacon
    Steak
    Chocolate
    Fish and chips
    Fish – Tuna, Salmon etc 
    Sausages, sausage rolls etc   

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    Boxing legend Butterbean, 57, shows off stunning body transformation after losing incredible 90 KILOS

    BOXING legend Butterbean has showed off his incredible body transformation after losing 90 kilograms.The 57-year-old, real name Eric Esch, looks a changed man thanks to a vigorous exercise regime.
    Butterbean has lost an incredible 90kgCredit: Instagram / @butterbeanboxer
    Butterbean was known for his big build throughout his careerCredit: Reuters
    He has lost weight with the help of Diamond Dallas PageCredit: AFP
    Butterbean revealed he has been supported on his weight loss journey by former WWE star Diamond Dallas Page, who has helped several former fighters to rebuild their fitness.
    Page hosts reality TV show ‘Change Or Die’, which helps participants lose weight.
    Butterbean appeared on the show last year and he has been losing weight ever since, with the former pro now weighing in at 142kg – 91kg less than his high of 233kg.
    It is a miraculous turnaround for the 77-10 fighter, who revealed his weight had made him feel depressed.
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    He told The Sun: “I went through a stage where I was looking at the end of my life – not that I was going to kill myself, but I was getting down, I was way overweight and just feeling down.”
    But now the veteran is ready to return to the ring and is eyeing a clash with Mike Tyson or Jake Paul.
    He told SunSport: “I’m not a typical boxer, I go out there to fight, I want to knock somebody out. Jake Paul or Mike Tyson.
    “Jake Paul runs his mouth too much, he’s never fought nobody, I would love to fight him.
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    “But I think people would like to see me and Tyson go at it, which would be a hell of a draw.
    “Me and Tyson are actually friends but I don’t mind fighting friends.”
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    Naoya Inoue becomes four-weight world champ with BRUTAL win over Stephen Fulton as referee forced to stop fight

    NAOYA INOUE ripped the unified super-bantamweight titles from Stephen Fulton in blistering fashion to become a FOUR-WEIGHT world champion.The former undisputed bantamweight king moved up in weight to challenge Fulton for his WBC and WBO straps on Tuesday afternoon in front of a packed crowd at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan.
    Naoya Inoue challenged Stephen Fulton for the unified super-bantamweight titlesCredit: AP
    Defending unified super-bantamweight king Fulton was step behind Inoue from the get-goCredit: AP

    The Monster was hoping to cement his status as one of boxing’s pound-for-pound kings with an emphatic victory over the American.
    And he did just that with an eighth-round stoppage of the previously unbeaten Fulton to capture belts in his FOURTH weight class.
    Inoue set the pace from the get-go, taking the centre of the ring and being light on his feet as he tried to get reads on the American.
    And get them he did as he began to find a home for his piston jab – many of which were aimed at the body – and rip-roaring hooks.
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    Fulton, surprisingly, offered very little in terms of offence.
    Perhaps it was the magnitude of the occasion or fighting arguably boxing’s pound-for-pound king enemy territory which got to him.
    But either way, he was a shell of the fighter we’ve seen in recent years.
    He did, however, showcase some of his true self in round seven – which proved to be the penultimate stanza of the contest.
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    Fulton found himself on the canvas just over 40 seconds into the eighth after eating a huge right hand and a follow-up left hook.
    Inoue set up the stinging right with a stiff jab to the head of the American, who absorbed them to the body for the majority of the fight.
    Fulton beat the count but was a wounded animal in desperate need of a break.
    That break, however, didn’t come as Inoue – one of the sport’s bests finishers – went in for the kill.
    The 30-year-old cornered the American and began teeing off on him as he turtled up to try and protect himself.
    But some of the stinging punches got through and prompted the referee to jump in and wave off the contest as he collapsed to the canvas.
    Naoya Inoue hurt Stephen Fulton with a stinging right handCredit: TWITTER@TRBOXING
    The pride of Japan flattened the American with a nasty hook in the eighthCredit: TWITTER@TRBOXING
    His blowout win saw him become a four-weight world championCredit: AP
    Boxing fans were quick to comment on the sensational stoppage, with one saying: “That was just two completely different levels.
    “Inoue is just too good. 4 divisions for The Monster.”
    Another said: “Best fighter on the planet. Absolutely no doubt about it.”
    And another said: “Inoue just on a different level- so fast.
    “He could even go up to 130 IMO with that power. One of the very best.”
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    One remarked: “Inoue beats them all he’s on another level pure and simple!”
    Another chimed in: “Jab to body then right to the head. Was setting that up most of the fight.” More

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    KSI vs Tommy Fury now ‘very close’ to being confirmed after rivals agree terms in last-minute negotiations

    KSI and Tommy Fury are now “very close” to confirming their fight after a last-minute agreement in negotiations.The celebrity pair were locked in talks for an all-British bout in Manchester.
    KSI and Tommy Fury are now ‘very close’ to confirming their fightCredit: Leigh Dawney/Misfits Boxing
    Tommy Fury and KSI have agreed upon a fight weightCredit: AFP
    But KSI came out and threw doubt over the fight by revealing a disagreement in weight.
    He accused Fury of trying to change it from 180lb to 185lb and admitted it could be axed because of it.
    KSI set a deadline on Monday to get the deal done and on the same day his promoter Kalle Sauerland revealed the weight was agreed upon.
    Sauerland tweeted: “CONFIRMED: weights agreed today for @KSI v @tommytntfury….very close now!”
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    Fury did insist the weight had to be 185lb or else he would walk away to focus on a rematch with Jake Paul.
    He said: “Just a few things to clear up; KSI’s only just agreed to do drug testing for this fight.
    “Took his time with that one. And now he’s complaining about the weight. This fight’s at 185, take-it-or-leave it.
    “I know you’re a midget and you’re worrying about the weight but get some more food down you and you’ll get there.
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    “If you just don’t want to fight, I know somebody who will fight in October, somebody who is ready to fight and will get to 185.
    “Jake Paul, if you want to run it back, let’s do it, fine by me. I’ll knock you spark out this time. So let me know boys.”
    KSI appeared to bite the bullet and accepted the weight – so long as there is an on the day weigh in too.
    He tweeted: “Tommy, I wanna KO your ass so badly that I’ll come up in weight and do 185 lbs if you agree to do the weigh in on the morning of fight day.
    “Nice fair fight. If not you will forever be known as Tommy Ducky.”
    For KSI’s last fight against nightclub tycoon and 9-0 boxer Joe Fournier, it was at 180lb.
    But there was a 10lb rehydration clause, meaning the two could not go over 190lb for the second weigh in just hours before the bout.
    KSI, 30, went on to knock out Fournier, 40, with an accidental but illegal elbow, with the result being overturned to a no-contest.
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    But a rematch was snubbed so he could turn his attention to Fury, 24, who in February beat KSI’s YouTube rival Paul, 26, in Saudi Arabia.
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    Jake Paul mocks Tommy Fury for ‘tasting the canvas’ against him and hits out at ‘b****’ KSI over fight demands

    JAKE PAUL has mocked Tommy Fury for “tasting the canvas” against him and hits out at KSI’s fight demands. KSI is locked in a weight dispute with Fury after accusing him of wanting their bout changed from 180lb to 185lb.
    Jake Paul addressed KSI and Tommy Fury online
    Tommy Fury and KSI are in a dispute over weightCredit: Misfits boxing
    And his great rival Paul – whose brother Logan was beaten by KSI at cruiserweight in 2019 – weighed in on the row on social media.
    He said: “Tommy, I’m going to teach you a little something here.
    “KSI is a bitch, he’s all f*****g talk. He fought Logan at 193lb but wants to weight drain everybody.
    “He says, ‘Oh, I’m levels above everybody’ but then wants everybody to cut down to get them to as low as possible so that he can take advantage of them.
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    “It’s not going to happen, he’s all talk, he only want to fight disabled video gamers or guys who are f****** old and f****** elbow them in the face.”
    KSI, 30, has agreed to Fury’s demand to fight at 185lb but wants another weigh in on the day to restrict their rehydration.
    And the YouTuber-turned boxer warned he has until Monday to sign the deal.
    Paul, 26, lost to Fury, 24, by split-decision in their Saudi Arabia grudge match in February but scored a knockdown in the eighth and final round.
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    The American snubbed a rematch to instead return on August 5 in Texas against Nate Diaz, 38.
    But both have agreed to rematch in October if talks with KSI collapse and Paul has already started the war of words.
    He said: “Tommy as my son, I’m disappointed in you, man. I made you a millionaire, I made you famous.
    “You haven’t said thank you. You’re a p***k, you’re a bitch, you said you would wipe me across the floor, wipe me across the canvas.
    “But you’re the one that tasted the chance, you’re the one that tasted the floor in a split-decision you barely beat me.
    “So after I knock out Nate Diaz, August 5th, I’m coming for you Tommy. You better be ready, I’m coming.”
    Jake Paul dropped Tommy Fury in his defeatCredit: EPA More