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      Inside Jake Paul’s custom-made cage built in gym to train for MMA debut… as talks for Tommy Fury rematch take a twist

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      JAKE PAUL has had a custom-made cage built in his gym in preparation for his MMA debut – which could be against a familiar face. The YouTube star has an 8-1 boxing record since making his debut in 2020 and has lofty ambitions of winning the world title.
      Jake Paul has a custom-made MMA cage built in his gymCredit: Professional Fighters League
      Jake Paul is preparing for his MMA debutCredit: Professional Fighters League
      The YouTuber-turned-boxer is signed to the PFLCredit: Professional Fighters League
      Jake Paul has a custom-made cage in his £3m gymCredit: Professional Fighters League
      Jake Paul poses in the PFL shortsCredit: Professional Fighters League
      But last year he also signed to the Professional Fighters League – a rival to the UFC – where he is set to make his MMA debut.
      Paul has a £3MILLLION two-storey gym in his adopted home of Puerto Rico, where he trains for his big-money boxing fights.
      And in the upstairs section – next to where brother Logan films his popular Impaulsive podcast – Paul has a section dedicated to MMA.
      He has even built an exact replica of the PFL’s SmartCage as his preparations to cross over from the ring progress.
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      It even features branding on the posts and was recently lit up with lights for a photoshoot.
      PFL CEO Peter Murray told SunSport: “He’s determined, so when he makes his debut in MMA it’s going to be massive.
      “Opponents are lining up and we’re looking forward to, with Jake and Nakisa [Bidarian], announcing that very soon.”
      A month before Paul, 27, announced his deal with the PFL, he suffered the first boxing defeat of his career.
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      He lost a split-decision to Tommy Fury, 24, in Saudi Arabia but has bounced back with two wins since.
      Paul returns on March 2 against 17-2 boxer Ryan Bourland, 35, while Fury meanwhile beat another YouTuber-turned boxer in KSI, 30, last October.
      Jake Paul calls out Tommy Fury to complete epic trilogy including MMA fight in £16MILLION deal
      But talks for the celebrity boxing rivals to rematch remain ongoing.
      Paul’s business partner Bidarian recently talked up a deal worth £16m.
      It would see Fury rematch the American in boxing and then complete a trilogy in MMA.
      And Murray added: “All I can tell you is, we’ve got the bank, we’ve got the platform, we have the biggest stars.
      “We have athletes from MMA, athletes from boxing lining up, the best of the best, they want in.
      “So we’re taking our time, making our selections in putting that fight together and for all involved, for everybody who is worth their weight in gold they will definitely get paid and it will be massive for the sport.”
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      Asked if there had been any talks with Fury’s camp, Murray replied: “There have been some conversations.”
      Fury’s team declined to comment when approached.
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      Tyson Fury’s garlic-mad diet revealed as Gypsy King faces race against time to be ready for Oleksandr Usyk fight

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      TYSON FURY will be knocking back extra servings of red meat and GARLIC to ensure he’s fully healed up for his historic showdown against Oleksandr Usyk.The Gypsy King was due to clash with the undefeated Ukrainian for all the heavyweight marbles last weekend before he suffered a HORROR CUT in sparring.
      Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk’s long overdue showdown was postponed to May 18Credit: EPA
      The fight was pushed back after Fury suffered a horror cut in sparringCredit: QUEENSBERRY PROMOTIONS
      An accidental elbow from sparring partner Agron Smakici delayed the fight
      Fury’s nutritionist George Lockhart has put him on a high protein and garlic diet to help heal the gaping woundCredit: INSTAGRAM@TYSONFURY
      An accidental elbow from sparring partner Agron Smakici re-opened the scar tissue left above Fury’s right eye from his 2019 clash with Otto Wallin and rendered him unable to compete.
      Saudi boxing kingpin Turki Alalshikh hastily rescheduled the undisputed showdown – the first in the heavyweight division for nearly 25 years – for May 18.
      Team Fury are pulling out all the stops to ensure the WBC heavyweight king makes the fight, with nutritionist George Lockhart implementing a diet high in protein and garlic to ensure he’s fighting fit for the Riyadh rumble.
      He told Betway: “High protein helps massively as the body needs to recover, rebuild and repair itself.
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      “Lots of protein, lots of water and fluid, and while it’s not sexy that is the type of foods that will help recover a bad cut.
      “A lot of red meats and stuff with iron in it. Not just meats but things with a lot of micro-nutrients in it, including garlic, spinach, carrots, onion, and mix everything together.
      “Garlic is a great source to help you recover quickly as it kills off bacteria and germs in a cut.
      “Like I said red meat is the key source of protein.”
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      Lockhart – the former nutritionist of UFC legend Conor McGregor – is acutely aware of the fact that Fury’s diet won’t solely aid the healing of his cut.
      He admitted: “I’m not one of those nutritionists which says food will solve everything.
      Tyson Fury takes part in gruelling training session ahead of cancelled undisputed Usyk fight
      “But it has a huge impact over time in terms of recovery and injuries of that nature, but the most important thing is time.
      “The doctor said that the cut will heal in three weeks.
      “People don’t realise that the normal person is fine with a cut like this but if you’re going to get punched in the face, it will take a long time.
      “Even May is close for this fight to be happening but I know he wants to take care of business so I think he will get it done.
      “A lot of people don’t realise that when you are injured, your body burns more calories because it is putting a lot more effort in recovering and help with whatever injury it is, including a cut.
      “Healing a cut and a sprained ankle though are two different things.
      Tyson Fury got in a career-best shape for his crack at undisputed gloryCredit: INSTAGRAM@TYSONFURY
      “For inflammation, fish such as wild salmon and omega 3 are key sources of nutrition to overcome an injury like a sprained ankle.
      “You actually need to stay away from red meats and Omega 6.”
      Fury, 35, got into a career-best shape ahead of his now-postponed date with destiny – something Lockhart believes he’ll replicate for the biggest fight of his career.
      He said: “I haven’t spoken to him much recently since the last fight got cancelled.
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      “He looks great and is in amazing shape. I saw the transformation; he’s looking lean and strong.
      “The thing about Tyson is, he is an animal, a beast, and will go in there with the reach, cardio, boxing IQ, power and size so it will be a very difficult night for Oleksandr Usyk.” More

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      Fans say Eddie Hearn ‘will be fighting in Misfits soon’ as he leaves Love Island star stunned with body transformation

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      EDDIE HEARN has fans convinced he will be fighting on Misfits after showing off his body transformation. The boxing promoter has been on a health kick over the past 18 months having lost two stone through his new clean lifestyle.
      James DeGale with Eddie Hearn in 2015
      The boxing promoter has been on a health kick over the past 18 month
      Hearn has lost two stone through his new healthy lifestyleCredit: Instagram @kaipeacockfitness
      Hearn has been keeping his 1.3million Instagram followers up to date with his workouts in the gym.
      And in his latest, he posed in a grey vest and looked like a lean, mean, fighting machine.
      So much that one fan reacted: “He will be fighting in misfits soon.”
      Another said: “What a transformation.”
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      One joked: “Shreddie Hearn.”
      Love Island star-turned boxing presenter Josh Denzel said: “Go on the boy!!!!”
      The 44-year-old recently embarked on a demanding ten-week workout programme to get in shape and now feels better than ever.
      And he even copied UFC boss Dana White’s gruelling 72-hour fast without food, living off just electrolytes and water.
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      He told Men’s Health UK: “When I wake up in the morning, I go into the bathroom and I get a glimpse of myself and go, ‘F**king hell yeah,’ and that’s good enough.
      “That makes me feel great for the day.”
      Eddie Hearn left dripping blood after suffering injury while celebrating boxing star’s win
      Hearn’s outlook has completely changed as he focuses on improving his fitness even further.
      He added: “Right now, physically, I feel better than I’ve ever felt in my life, and I’m 44 years old.
      “I’m excited to see what’s going to happen in six months, what’s going to happen in 12 months, what’s going to happen in three years.”
      Fans joked Hearn will be fighting on Misfits soonCredit: instagram @kaipeacockfitness More

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      Sky Sports presenter Melissa Reddy branded ‘flawless’ as she shares workout snap in leggings and sports top

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      SKY SPORTS presenter Melissa Reddy won praise from her followers after sharing a workout shot. The reporter shared a behind-the-scenes look at her day-to-day, including interviews and visits to the gym.
      Melissa Reddy won praise from her followers after sharing a workout shotCredit: Instagram / @melissa_reddy
      The reporter shared a behind-the-scenes look at her day-to-dayCredit: Instagram / @melissa_reddy
      Erik ten Hag sits down with the Sky Sports reporterCredit: Instagram / @melissa_reddy
      Melissa nearly 230k followers on Instagram
      Melissa posed in a black Adidas top and leggings and had a smile on her face, as one follower said: “So beautiful.”
      Another added: “Absolutely stunning.”
      One hailed: “Melissa your beauty is FLAWLESS.”
      Melissa’s series of snaps revealed she sat down with Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag and defender Harry Maguire.
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      And Maguire hailed striker Rasmus Hojlund having found form with five goals before United’s trip to Luton on Sunday.
      He said: “We’ve seen the talent he has and now it is really clicking for him in front of goal.
      “We always knew that was going to come because he’s an exceptional talent.
      “He’s going to be a big player for this club. I’m sure he’ll keep scoring goals and there are many more to come.
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      “As senior players you see a young player coming through – and he holds himself so well and so mature people don’t realise his age – but he’s come in with a big weight on his shoulders to be the main striker for Man United.
      “He’s had to play every game because of injuries but you see in training the work he puts in, the talent he has, the physical capability to play in this league, we knew he’d be successful for this club.”
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      I’m Britain’s second fastest woman and a fashion model with Kate Moss’s ex-agency

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      FASHION-LOVING Daryll Neita shines on both the running track and the red carpet after being spotted by Kate Moss’s first modelling agency.Britain’s second-ever fastest woman can casually switch between spikes and stilettos and loves to wear high-end clothes outside of sweaty athletics kit.
      Daryll Neita lives and trains in Italy and recently attended a fashion show in MilanCredit: Instagram / daryllneita
      The British sprinter studied fashion at college and it is one of her hobbiesCredit: 2022 Franziska Krug
      Those who will follow her journey to the start line of the Paris 2024 Olympics should realise she has a real passion away from the day job of running in a straight line.
      Neita, who trains in Padua in Northern Italy, told SunSport: “I studied fashion at college. At the time people were so confused.
      “They were like: ‘Why aren’t you doing sports science?’ But that’s not my interest.
      “I might be good at sports and do it every day but when it comes to being creative or having an outlet, I’m interested in fashion. That has always been my thing.
      “I was signed to Storm Model Management. They’re pretty big. They actually scouted Kate Moss when she was younger.
      “During the off-season, I went to Milan Fashion week. I sat front row for the Missoni show.
      “I’m always doing bits and bobs in the fashion space – and I love it.
      “People always ask me what I’d do if I wasn’t in track and honestly it’d definitely be something in fashion. It’s the other side to me.”
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      Athletes sometimes do ‘walk-ins’ before competitions to showcase their personalities and life outside of track-and-field.
      American Noah Lyles, the reigning 100 metres and 200 metres world champion, is someone who has brought style and fashion to the sport.
      British longer jumper Jazmin Sawyers is a creative soul and likes to design her own clothes ahead of meets.
      Neita, whose fashion idol is Naomi Campbell, said: “It’s important to feel good out there.
      “I don’t see why being a sporty person means you cannot also be cool or fashionable.
      “Yes, running fast is the main thing. But life is also about who you are as a person.
      “I feel people are tapping into their hobbies more and you’re probably seeing that with their fashion.
      “Noah is always dressed in something cool. Always doing the fashion walk-ins.
      “He does ask me sometimes: ‘Are you going to walk before the race?’ Honestly, I don’t think I’m there yet where I’m thinking about my pre-race outfit.
      “Maybe next season you’ll see me in a couple of looks before a race.”
      Neita – who finished fifth in the women’s 200 metres final at last year’s World Athletics Championships – has a PB of 10.90 seconds and 22.16 seconds for the two sprints.
      The Jamaicans and Americans rule the world over these disciplines but Neita, 27, hopes to be in the mix for the medals at this summer’s Olympics.
      Power and strength was built up over the winter in the gym and on the track.
      She has not long returned to Europe after a warm-weather training camp in Stellenbosch, South Africa, which was funded by National Lottery money.
      Neita, 27, who opened her year over 60 metres in Paris last Sunday, added: “I’m on the World-Class Programme. I get supported with things like that training camp.
      “Without it, we would be training in the snow in the UK!

      “The funding helps us in so many different ways. Whether it’s medical or travel or assistance. Even for our mental health.
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      “I train with people from different nations and they don’t get anything from their federations. And yet they are individual medallists. We are very, very fortunate.”
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      Elle Brooke opens up on sisterhood with boxing mentor Ebanie Bridges despite being ‘separated’

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      ELLE BROOKE has found a best friend and mentor in Ebanie Bridges – but the pair are no longer joined at the hip. Brooke first met the former bantamweight world champion at trainer Mark Tibbs’ Essex boxing gym.
      Ebanie Bridges is a best friend and mentor to Elle Brooke
      Ex-world champ Bridges has helped mentor BrookeCredit: Getty
      The pair were even sparring partnersCredit: Instagram / @ebanie_bridges
      And Bridges would go onto corner the social media star while helping her in training and sparring.
      The two have even shot racy content together on OnlyFans but Bridges has now switched to Dave Coldwell’s gym in Rotherham.
      Brooke, 26, told SunSport: “She’s still my mentor, 100 per cent. 
      “I don’t see her as much, obviously she was training for her fight and she’s up North now so we’re separated.
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      “If she was round the corner we’d see each other all the time but we’re still such good friends, we’re like sisters. 
      “She’s less involved with the boxing now but she’s always there for me mentally and she’s honestly the biggest and the best hype woman in the world. I can always go to her for advice.” 
      Brooke bravely opened up on how a party lifestyle drove her to drugs and depression – before boxing helped turn her life around.
      The sport also introduced her to soul sister Bridges and the rest of Tibbs’ stable.
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      She said: “If it wasn’t for boxing I would’ve never have met her.
      “I would never have moved to Essex, I would never have met Ebanie, never have met some of the boys in the gym. 
      “And because I don’t go out on the weekends, they’re the ones I rely one for company a lot of the time. My life revolves around boxing now.” 
      Brooke makes her return in Leeds on Misfits 12 against ex-Love Islander AJ Bunker, who she beat in 2022.
      The bad blood has since brewed so bragging rights will also be on the line as well as Bunker’s Misfits belt.
      Brooke said: “We know of each other now. When we first fought it was just someone else in the influencer scene to take on that fight. 
      “Whereas now she’s champ, I’ve already beat her and it’s her opportunity for redemption, my opportunity to win the belt and that’s the story. 
      “We also aren’t that fond of each other, so it’s got great ingredients for a good fight.” 
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      You can watch Elle Brooke vs AJ Bunker, and the rest of the X Series 012 card in Leeds, live on DAZN on Saturday, January 20.  Tickets are available at www.MisfitsBoxing.com More

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      Kyle Walker’s pregnant wife Annie Kilner heads to the gym after pal claims his fling with Lauryn Goodman ‘meant nothing’

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      KYLE Walker’s pregnant wife Annie Kilner has been seen heading to the gym after a pal claimed the footballer’s fling “meant nothing”.The love rat Manchester City defender, 33, was last week outed for fathering a second child with influencer Lauryn Goodman behind partner Annie’s back.
      Annie put on a brave face as she headed to the gym on FridayCredit: Zenpix
      She hid her six-month baby bump with an oversize Nike hoodieCredit: Zenpix
      Walker was last week outedCredit: Reuters
      Walker fathered two children with influencer Lauryn
      Walker had a brief relationship with model Lauryn during a split from his childhood sweetheart which saw his son Kairo, now three, be born.
      It has since been revealed that he is also the dad of Lauryn’s six-month-old daughter.
      Despite being constantly betrayed and now having to cope with the breakdown of her marriage, Annie put on a brave face and headed to the gym on Friday.
      Annie, who already shares three kids with Walker, covered her six-month baby bump with an oversized Nike hoodie as she worked-out in Manchester.
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      The WAG looked drained as she tried to go about her life as normal following the latest bombshell.
      It comes after a pal told how Walker has “no feelings” for Lauryn, 32.
      They told the Mirror: “It was effectively just a very, very quick fleeting thing while he was in the area.
      “Yes, things happened a few times but there were no ­feelings, and certainly no romance.”
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      Speaking to the Sun on Sunday, Lauryn revealed she made secret visits to Manchester so Kyle could see Kairo under his wife’s nose.
      But it was during these covert meetups – which included a trip to a petting zoo and football sessions in the garden with Kairo – that the pair became close again.
      Lauryn then fell pregnant and gave birth to a daughter last summer but she claims Kyle repeatedly denied the girl was his.
      She told The Sun that the footballer then “tried to control me” in an effort to keep the baby girl a secret from Annie, who already knew about Kairo.

      Fighting back tears, she said she kept asking the footballer to come clean with his wife but he was “too weak to do it”.
      Left with no other choice and desperate to move forward “like adults”, she broke the news to Annie on December 27.
      She said: “I don’t think Annie wanted to believe it was true, which is understandable.
      “She kept asking for proof so I showed her the DNA test but even then she doubted it was real until I pointed out my daughter’s name on the paperwork.”
      As the women chatted they realised the England defender had lied to them both.
      Lauryn says: “She was asking all sorts of questions. I said, ‘I don’t want to hurt you,’ but she insisted on seeing photos, getting details.
      “I showed her one of Kyle and Kairo playing football together.
      “I know he has got photos of our kids up at Manchester City, I’ve met him lots of times since Kairo was born too. He has met his daughter.”
      Walker was later kicked out of the Cheshire home he shared with his wife and three sons.
      He is now renting a luxury £8,000-a-month apartment in nearby Hale, Cheshire.
      Annie announced last week she was separating from Walker after two years of marriage.
      It was confirmed hours later that Kyle is the father of Lauryn’s duaghter.
      It comes as the player romped with Ex On The Beach star Laura Brown in his Bentley 4×4 and was caught having a Covid busting orgy with two hookers.
      Last March the City star was seen on CCTV exposing himself in a bar and snogging a woman.
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      He dirty-danced with the woman — not his wife — and a female friend after he arrived at the Manchester venue drunk with male pals.
      Walker later voluntarily attended a police station for an interview for indecent exposure.
      Annie looked drained as she tried to go about her life as normalCredit: Splash
      Walker also shares Kairo, three, with Lauryn
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      Eddie Hearn undergoes brutal 72 hour fast that transformed UFC chief’s body as promoter unveils healthy diet plan

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      EDDIE HEARN underwent the same brutal 72 hour fast that transformed Dana White – before getting back to healthy eating. UFC president White last year went 86 hours without food, lasting with only water and claimed he felt like a “superhero”.
      Eddie Hearn underwent a brutal 72 hour fastCredit: David Venni / Men’s Health UK
      UFC president Dana White transformed his body
      Now boxing promoter Hearn – who recently featured on the cover of Men’s Health – has followed up with a three-day fast.
      He tracked his progress on Instagram before finally feasting at 7.30pm after living off just water and electrolytes.
      Hearn posted: “Job done! 72 hour fast complete. Feel good and was a good mental challenge!”
      The man behind Anthony Joshua’s career then shared his healthy diet plan.
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      It consisted of 500ml detox drink, green veg in spinach and broccoli as well as sweet potato and avocado.
      Hearn also had some coconut protein balls, a protein shake, peri chicken, a chicken curry and a coconut banana cookie.
      The 44-year-old recently embarked on a demanding ten-week workout programme to get in shape and now feels better than ever.
      He told Men’s Health UK: “When I wake up in the morning, I go into the bathroom and I get a glimpse of myself and go, ‘F**king hell yeah,’ and that’s good enough.
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      “That makes me feel great for the day.”
      Hearn’s outlook has completely changed as he focuses on improving his fitness even further.
      He added: “Right now, physically, I feel better than I’ve ever felt in my life, and I’m 44 years old.
      “I’m excited to see what’s going to happen in six months, what’s going to happen in 12 months, what’s going to happen in three years.”

      Read about Eddie Hearn’s workouts on the new Men’s Health app, available to download now.

      Hearn featured on the cover of Men’s HealthCredit: David Venni / Men’s Health UK More