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      When did Tommy Fury start boxing and how is he related to Tyson Fury?

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      ALL eyes will be on Tommy Fury as he looks to settle his bitter feud with YouTube star Jake Paul TONIGHT in a boxing Saudi showdown.The former Love Island contestant has a lot of pressure on his shoulders – especially from a certain successful family member.
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      Tommy Fury is a reality star known for Love IslandCredit: Rex Features
      Furthermore, Fury will be desperate to make social media superstar girlfriend Molly-Mae proud after all the trash-talking that Paul has sent her way.
      But what else do we know about Tommy Fury?Who is Tommy Fury?
      Tommy Fury is a 23-year-old boxer and reality TV star from Manchester.
      Before entering the villa, he admitted being too confident which can sometimes be his downfall, along with being too talkative and a bit lazy – however he proved to be a big hit on Love Island 2019 and came in second place with girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague.
      Tommy also has his own fashion line.
      He also appeared on ITV’s The Boxer and The Ballroom Dancer with friend Curtis Pritchard.
      Tommy fights at light-heavyweight, and has raced to a 5-5 record – winning four of those by knockout.
      Tommy was a big hit on Love Island and came away from the show with girlfriend Molly-MaeCredit: Rex Features
      How is Tommy related to Tyson Fury?
      Tyson Fury is in fact Tommy’s older half-brother.
      He is one of five of gypsy John Fury’s kids – who all have different mothers.
      ​Both Tommy and Tyson, and later even their younger brother Shane, followed in the Fury family tradition of boxing – catching the bug from their Dad who also fought professionally.
      Tommy began his professional journey as a light-heavyweight boxer aged 19
      When did Tommy Fury start boxing?
      Tommy was always familiar with boxing, but began to take the sport more seriously aged 12.
      Tommy began his professional journey as a light-heavyweight boxer aged 19.
      He was coached by  British boxing hero Ricky Hatton at the Hatton gym in Manchester.
      Fury made his professional boxing debut against Jevgenijs Andrejevs in 2018 at the Manchester Arena.
      Tommy and Molly-Mae are still going strongCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Are Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague still together?
      They sure are.
      The couple have been going strong since being runners up on Love Island 2019.
      The pair can often be found supporting each other at work events.
      They also regularly share photos of themselves on exotic holidays and trips.
      Tommy is the face of BooHoo Man
      What has Tommy Fury done since leaving Love Island?
      Tommy has been a busy man since leaving the villa back in August 2019.
      He is still boxing but he has also turned his hand to fashion.
      Tommy signed a HUGE deal with BooHoo Man for his own clothing line.
      He has also raked in the bucks through personal appearances.
      Tommy  is a professional boxer, and the brother of TysonCredit: Instagram
      What happened to Tommy Fury on Love Island?

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      Does Tommy have a famous ex?
      Tommy once dated Hollyoaks star Chelsee Healey after sliding into her DMs.
      The boxer persuaded her to go on a date after she caught his eye on a night out in Manchester.
      Nothing came of their liason and now Tommy has found his dream girl after going into the Love Island villa.
      Molly-Mae Hague devastated as she’s banned from watching Tommy Fury’s fight More

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      Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury EXACT time – what time are ring walks tonight in Saudi Arabia?

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      JAKE PAUL and Tommy Fury will finally settle their bitter feud TONIGHT in a huge Saudi Arabia showdown.Both boxers have spent numerous amount of months trying to get into each other’s heads.
      Jake Paul (L) and Tommy Fury (R) are all set to battle tonight in SaudiCredit: AFP
      Jake Paul claimed that Fury will be ‘disowned’ by his family after the fight.
      Paul said: “This is it. You’re going to be retired from boxing after this, you’re going to be disowned by your family, you’re going to go back to your mother’s maiden name.”
      While Fury promises to educate Paul on a boxing lesson in the ring.
      Fury stated: “Boxing is about skill and class and this man doesn’t have any of it and I have a lot of it, and I’m going to bring him to school on Sunday.”
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      But after such a long wait, the talking stops tonight when the YouTube star goes up against the former Love Islander.
      And SunSport will provide fans with the EXACT walk out time.
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      🥊 How to watch Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel
      What time is Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury?
      Jake Paul’s boxing grudge match against Tommy Fury takes place TONIGHT – Sunday, February 26.
      The huge fight is scheduled to get underway at 9:30pm UK time.
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      Diriyah Arena in Saudi Arabia is the allocated venue for this contest and it can host approximately 15,000 fans.
      Anthony Joshua beat Andy Ruiz in this very same stadium during a 2019 bout.
      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
      Paul vs Fury will be shown live on BT Sport Box Office.
      The price has been CONFIRMED at £19.95.
      You can live stream the action from the BT Sport Box Office app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      Paul vs Fury undercard

      Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury (10 rounds – cruiserweight)
      Ilunga Makabu vs Badou Jack (12 rounds – cruiserweight, WBC title)
      Ashton Sylve vs Maxwell Awuku (8 rounds – super-featherweight)
      Bader Samreen vs. Viorel Simion (8 rounds – lightweight)
      Muhsin Cason vs Taryel Jafarov (8 rounds – cruiserweight)
      Adam Saleh vs Stuart Kellog (6 rounds- super-lightweight)
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      Who is Loris Karius’ girlfriend Diletta Leotta?

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      ITALIAN sports journalist Diletta Leotta first hit the headlines in 2017 when she blasted hackers who stole private nude pictures from her iCloud and then posted them online.Now, she’s back in the headlines as she’ll be at Newcastle’s huge Carabao Cup final against Manchester United, cheering on Magpies boyfriend Loris Karius
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      Diletta Leotta regularly shares skimpy shots on her social media
      Who is Diletta Leotta?
      Born on August 16, 1991, Diletta Leotta was raised in Sicily, Italy.
      The stunning blonde studied Law at the Luiss University in Rome and graduated in 2015.
      Diletta previously presented Sky Sports’ coverage of Serie B in Italy but has since moved to broadcaster DAZN and now presents Serie A fixtures.
      Leotta is also known for her relationship with Magpies goalkeeper Loris Karius and she will be firmly in the shot-stopper’s corner for Newcastle’s Carabao Cup clash against Manchester United.

      What happened with Zlatan Ibrahimovic?
      Ibra and Diletta first met during lockdown when they filmed an ad for running app BuddyFit.
      Italian media outlets such as Chi have alluded to the journalist getting flirty with footballing icon Ibrahimovic in 2020 despite the player having a wife.
      The pair were apparently recently spotted at a restaurant in Sardinia together when Diletta was celebrating her 29th birthday on the island.
      And the front pages of a number of Italian newspapers splashed on wild claims about the pair’s close relationship.
      Italian magazine Chi went with the headline “the surprise couple of the summer” on their cover.
      Ibrahimovic,  has been with wife Helena Seger for over 20 years and the couple have two sons together, Maximilian and Vincent.
      Diletta previously dated Italian boxer Daniele Scardina, but she called time on their relationship.
      Scardina recently told Tips For Women: “Diletta is the best that life has given me.
      “I don’t throw myself on the ground. I am a boxer. I took a punch, she left me.
      “I am in Sardinia, she ditto. But not together. Unfortunately”
      Leotta and Zlatan have reportedly grown close
      Is she on social media?
      The presenter has amassed a huge following across her various social media accounts.
      Her Twitter account has approximately 232.8k followers, as well as an Instagram following of over 8.6 million followers.

      Her Instagram page, where she regularly posts a variety of work, exercise-related and sexy holiday snaps, has the most devoted following.
      What happened to Diletta in 2017?
      Diletta recalled the heart-stopping moment when she realised that her smartphone had been hacked and pictures she considered private had entered the public domain.
      She said: “My phone would not stop ringing with calls, messages, WhatsApp.
      “I didn’t cry at first. I found strength I didn’t even know I had. But after three days, yes, I succumbed.
      “Those photos maybe I sent to someone, perhaps a couple of them. I hadn’t seen the pictures for years.
      The 29-year-old shows off the results of her fitness program on social media
      “I became aware that they were part of my private archive. Someone must have intentionally hacked into my iCloud account.”
      But Diletta said she felt no regrets or guilt over what happened to her and urged other victims of hacking abuse to follow her example.
      The popular presenter said that she had even been accused “by less intelligent and sensitive people” of leaking the photographs herself for the publicity.
      But insisted: “It seems clear that the road I want to take is very different.”
      After her pictures were leaked online, Diletta was supported by Italian footballer Mario Balotelli, 26, who said: “Everyone is free to do what they want with their body, for better or worse.
      “People who abused this situation are a**holes.” More

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      Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury live stream and TV guide – how to watch Saudi clash

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      JAKE PAUL takes on Tommy Fury this weekend in a huge clash that has been brewing for years. Paul and Fury have been on a collision course to fight since 2021, and have been previously been scheduled to fight twice.
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury will clash in Saudi ArabiaCredit: AFP
      This weekend, the pair will finally put the trash talk behind them to lace up their gloves for one epic battle.
      Fury said at the press conference earlier this week: “Look at my eyes. You’re getting put to sleep inside four rounds.
      “I’m a fresh young fighter. You had two lucky escapes at this fight. You should have taken escape, you’ve blown your ticket – I’m coming to take your head off.”
      Paul replied: “I think we make a deal. If you win – I’ll pay you double what I’m paying you already – but if I win I take everything I’m paying you since you’re so confident. Deal or no deal?”

      Fury gladly accepted.
      How to watch Paul vs Fury
      Paul’s huge bout with Fury will be shown live on BT Sport Box Office in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the BT Sport Box Office app.
      The event will cost £19.95 to purchase.
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      The main card will get underway from around 7pm GMT on Sunday, February 26.
      Expect main event ring-walks to get underway from 9.30pm.

      🥊 How to watch Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel
      Big fight prediction
      This fight will come down to experience, and while neither fighter has much of it, Tommy has more.
      The Fighting Fury has been boxing since he was 14 or 15 years old and has the basic fundamentals that should carry him through here.
      Paul has come on leaps and bounds since his debut in 2019, but it’s going to be difficult for him to really impose himself against someone with a stiff jab and a long reach.
      If Fury gets going early and makes the middle of the ring his, hard jabs should keep Paul honest until the 23-year-old is ready to land something big.
      Fury has to be careful of Paul’s big overhand right, the one that knocked out Tyron Woodley.
      But as long as he avoids that, Fury wins this one with relative ease. Forget all the bluster.
      Prediction: Fury BEATS Paul via Round 3 TKO More

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      Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers: Live stream, UK start time, TV channel, undercard

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER is set for his first fight in the UK as he faces former Geordie Shore star Aaron Chalmers THIS WEEKEND.Mayweather was last in action at the end of 2022 when he stopped KSI’s brother Deji in the sixth round of their fight.
      Mayweather will face Chalmers in a clash at the O2 Arena in LondonCredit: www.instagram.com/floydmayweather
      The 50-0 boxing icon also beat Mikuru Asakura and Don Moore in exhibition fights last year.
      Retired in 2017, Mayweather still remains an intimidating prospect and is rated by most as the best defensive boxer of all time.
      The American hasn’t been knocked down for 22 years, when he deliberately put a glove on canvas against Carlos Hernandez due to excruciating pain with a hand injury.
      And none of Mayweather’s exhibition opponents have come close to winning their bouts, though Don Moore did avoid a TKO.
      Chalmers, best known for his stint on reality TV show Geordie Shore, has turned his hand to combat sports in recent years.
      Chalmers is 5-2 in MMA and last year launched his boxing career.
      That fight ended in a 39-37 points victory against Alexander Zeledon.
      But a clash against one of the greatest fighters of all time in Mayweather represents an entirely different task.
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      Interestingly, Mayweather only stepped into this fight at the last minute after original opponent Liam Harrison pulled out.
      And there is more than keen interest in this fight up in Chalmers home city of Newcastle.
      Chalmers even says Newcastle United defender Jamal Lascelles is desperate for a ticket, despite having a chance of playing at Wembley in the League Cup final the following day.
      What they said
      Floyd Mayweather: “I’m going to entertain the people. Support me and my opponent.
      “In boxing, I had my time. When I choose to stop exhibitions, I will still support the sport of boxing.
      “I’m a pioneer of being a boxer, I’m an entrepreneur. I’m playing chess in the real world. I’m truly blessed.
      “I can’t take my opponent for granted. It’s entertaining.”
      Aaron Chalmers: “I’m just going to enjoy myself because this is a no-lose situation for me, in any way, shape, or form, so I’ve got nothing to lose.
      “It’s one of these situations where, what’s the worst that can happen? What, he’s going to beat us up?
      “I know I’m going to get punched in the face numerous times. I can handle that. I’ve been elbowed, kneed, and kicked in the face — it doesn’t bother us.
      “So for me, it’s just about going in there and just being as quick and as sharp as I possibly can.
      “You never know, he’s a bit older now — a jab may catch him and just give him a little bit of a shock.
      “That one punch will go all over the world, you know what I mean?
      “So, that’s it, mate — it’s a no-lose situation and I’m just going to have fun the whole night with it.”
      When is Mayweather vs Chalmers?

      Mayweather’s clash with Chalmers will take place on Saturday, February 25.
      The event will be held at London’s O2 Arena.
      Expect ring-walks for the event to get underway from around 10.30pm UK time.

      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
      Mayweather vs Chalmers will be broadcast live on the Zeus Network.
      The price will be £24.88 to pre-order.
      Mayweather’s clash against Deji took place on DAZN PPV, but his fights have also been shown on Fite TV before.

      🥊 How to watch Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel
      Mayweather vs Chalmers full card

      Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers
      Natalie Nunn vs Tommie Lee
      Ulysses Diaz vs Khalas Karim
      J’Hon Ingram vs Declan Kenna
      Antonio Zepeda vs Christopher Lovejoy
      Kevin Johnson vs Mike Hales

      What has been said?
      Mayweather wrote on Instagram: “Different face, different name, same results.
      “London we are still rocking and rolling on Feb. 25th at the O2 Arena. Tickets will be on sale soon. Stay tuned!!”
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      While Chalmers said: “ITS ON. I’m fighting @floydmayweather at the 02 London on 25th feb!!
      “It doesn’t get much bigger than this for me!! Someone’s 0 has to go. The king is back @KSI, @tommytntfury, @jakepaul. Let’s fight this year once I smoke @FloydMayweather.” More

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      Who are Tommy Fury’s parents – mum Chantal and dad John?

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      TOMMY FURY has the biggest fight of his fledgling career this weekend when he faces Jake Paul.And the boxer will be supported by his family with dad John in his corner.

      🥊 How to watch Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel
      Tommy with mum Chantal during his time on Love IslandCredit: Rex
      The huge fight against Paul is taking place over in Saudi Arabia, at the third time of asking.
      Fury, 23, was twice forced to pull out amid injury and visa issues.
      According to SportsZion, Paul, 26, is guaranteed to make at least $3.2million (£2.6m) and then 65 per cent of PPV sales.
      For Fury, the report states he will take home at least $2m (£1.6m) while taking home the remaining 35 per cent of box office sales.
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      Who are Tommy Fury’s parents?
      Tommy’s parents are mum Chantal and dad John.
      Former boxer John, 58, is a regular fixture in Tommy’s corner as he trains his son.
      While mum Chantal is often away from the limelight, but made her first public appearance during Love Island in 2019 when Tommy was on the show.
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      Beaming Chantal said to Tommy during her visit to the Villa: “I’m so proud of you.”
      Chantal and John joined Tommy on a walk before his fight last yearCredit: Splash
      While Tommy said when he saw his mum approaching in Mallorca: “This woman has not been on a plane in 16 years!”
      Tommy and world heavyweight champion Tyson have the same father in John but born to different mothers.
      Last year before Tommy’s fight against Daniel Bocianski, he was spotted on a walk with his mum and dad days before the bout.
      Chantal and Tommy during Love IslandCredit: Rex Features More

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      Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers live stream and how to watch on Zeus Network

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER makes his UK debut this weekend as he faces Aaron Chalmers at the O2 Arena. The 50-0 legend has taken part in numerous exhibitions since he retired from the sport in 2017.
      Floyd Mayweather has been training in London this weekCredit: EPA
      Chalmers fought as an MMA star for Bellator following his life as a reality TV personality, starring in Geordie Shore for several years.
      Now he faces the fight of his life as he goes up against Money at London’s O2.
      “I retired from the sport and I didn’t let the sport retire me. My advice to him [Chalmers] is to leave here with skills. He’s rough, tough and got experience in combat, so I’m pretty sure he’ll be at his best,” Mayweather said.
      Chalmers added: “He’s 46 on Friday, he’s got 10 years on me, so it’s just about being sharp and being in his face. He’s one of the best boxers, so I can’t get too carried away and get clipped.

      “If you face the best of all time, the rest should be much easier. This was the offer that came in and I grabbed It with both hands.”
      How to watch Mayweather vs Chalmers?
      Mayweather vs Chalmers will be shown live on the Zeus Network in the UK.
      You can pre-order the event from the website for £24.88.
      Mayweather vs Chalmers is available for live streaming from the Zeus Network app, which can be downloaded onto your mobile or tablet device.
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      🥊 How to watch Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel
      Full card

      Floyd Mayweather vs. Aaron Chalmers (Exhibition)
      Natalie Nunn vs. Tommie Lee
      Ulysses Diaz vs. Khalas Karim (Cruiserweight)
      J’Hon Ingram vs. Meeks Kastelo (Lightweight)
      Antonio Zepeda vs. Christopher Lovejoy (Heavyweight)
      Kevin Johnson vs. Mike Hales (Super-Welterweight)
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      What is Aaron Chalmers’ boxing record?

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      AARON CHALMERS has the biggest fight of his career this weekend against the legendary Floyd Mayweather.The bout headlines the O2 Arena in London as Mayweather, 45, has his first-ever fight in the UK.
      Aaron Chalmers will take on Floyd MayweatherCredit: PA
      And Chalmers, 35, has been quick to eye up his next fight after the Mayweather test.
      Chalmers said: “Jake Paul or Tommy Fury, I would love the winner or the loser of that fight.
      “Tyron Woodley, come over to England, mate, let’s sell out Newcastle Arena.
      “I know Kingpyn are doing a tournament, they’ve announced a couple of fighters – I would love to be in that.
      “There’s some big names that I would still love to fight – Salt Papi, AnEsonGib, King Kenny, Jay Swingler, all of them.
      “I want to be active so if anyone wants it, I’ve got Floyd Mayweather and then after that, I am good to go.”
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      What is Aaron Chalmers boxing record?
      Aaron Chalmers has had 7 MMA fights with a record of 5 wins and 2 defeats following his debut in 2017.
      Though he has only had one previous boxing match, which he won by beating Alexander Zeledon on points after a four-round clash last June.
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      Boxing record (1-0)

      WON – Alexander Zeledon (points, June 2022)

      MMA record (5-2)

      LOST – Austin Clem (unanimous decision, Feb 2020)
      WON – Fred Freeman (submission, June 2019)
      LOST – Corey Browning (submission, Feb 2019)
      WON – Ash Griffiths (submission, May 2018)
      WON – Karl Donaldson (TKO, Dec 2017)
      WON – Alex Thompson (KO, Sept 2017)
      WON – Greg Jenkins (submission, May 2017)

      What is Floyd Mayweather’s boxing record?
      Floyd Mayweather retired with an unblemished 50-0 pro boxing record.
      The 45-year-old has since had five money-spinning exhibition bouts, with Chalmers the most recent.
      Mayweather ended his pro career with a tenth-round stoppage win over Conor McGregor.

      🥊 How to watch Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel
      When is Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers?
      Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers is taking place on Saturday, February 25.
      London’s O2 Arena plays host.
      The big main event is set to start around 10pm UK time.
      What TV channel and live stream is it on?
      Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers will be broadcast live on the Zeus Network.
      Read More on The Sun
      The event costs £24.98 to pre-order from the Zeus Network.
      The show is currently only to be shown live streamed on the Zeus Network website and not on a TV channel. More