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    Inside Jake Paul’s fight diet for Julio Cesar Chavez Jr fight with favourite dinner and cheat meal revealed

    JAKE PAUL has been training off a diet of tasty chicken and the occasional cheesecake in preparation to fight Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. The YouTuber-turned-boxer returns to the ring on Saturday night against former middleweight world champion Chavez Jr. Jake Paul’s fight camp diet has been revealedJake Paul returns against Julio Cesar Chavez JrCredit: GettyHe switched his training from his adopted home of Puerto Rico to Atlanta, Georgia where Paul recently purchased a £29million ranch.And with him all the way was personal chef Eric Triliegi – who has worked with the likes of Conor McGregor and Ryan Garcia in the past.Triliegi – an expert in helping fighters cut weight through nutrition – has the job of making sure Paul is fuelled for 12 weeks of training.He told SunSport: “For someone like Jake or an athlete it’s actually very simple. READ MORE IN boxing “We want to make sure he’s getting enough carbohydrates so he has enough glycogen storage in his muscles to be able to perform.”We gotta make sure he has enough fat so we can give him some of that good fat energy as well and then he has to have the right amount of protein so we keep him lean.”When we do the water load, we like to have him have more muscle mass because water and muscle cell combine, water and fat don’t combine.”So I like to make sure that he’s lean with muscle, got enough muscle so when the water load happens, it’s doing the right things.”Most read in BoxingJake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez JrJAKE PAUL’S controversial boxing career rolls on this weekend with the Problem Child facing boxing royalty in Anaheim, California.Paul will face Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, a highly-decorated former world middleweight champion.The Mexican, 39, has fought just once in the last four years but has the best boxing resume of any fighter to step into a ring with Paul – bar Mike Tyson, who was aged 58 at the time they fought.Watch Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr LIVE on DAZN PPVINFOLATEST NEWS & FEATURESCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSPaul’s favourite fight camp meal is chicken marsala – an Italian-American dish made of shallots, garlic and a wine sauce. He has up to four meals a day – breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks mixed in with smoothies between his sessions.Jake Paul vows to send Julio Cesar Chavez Jr into sad boxing retirement and goads ‘I’ll be there for you’And if Triliegi fancies treating Paul , he serves up a sweet treat – all still healthy, of course.He said: “Honestly, I’m not big on cheat meals but I will do a no-bake cheesecake, passion fruit cheesecake, things like that. “But I use all healthy ingredients.”Paul’s last fight was up at heavyweight in November when Mike Tyson controversially came out of retirement aged 58. He jumped up to 227lb (16st 2lb) before winning on points and now drops back down to the 200lb cruiserweight limit of 14st 4lb. And Triliegi said: “The last fight camp for Tyson we were having over 3,400 calories a day – maybe a little bit more.”We were gaining weight, so it was a lot easier. Now with this, he came in camp light around 215, so the weight cut’s been real easy, real simple.”Triliegi has to make sure Paul’s calories are reduced as the fight edges closer and the weigh-in approaches.But the chef – who brought out his own book called Fight Food – even tracks the boxer’s SLEEP to help him shed the unwanted pounds Triliegi said: “I monitor everything, his sleep cycle, light, deep, in REM, his training, rest blocks.”If everything is going smoothly, he can eat the food that he wants, he can eat when he wants. “But we just monitor a little bit of the portion control. But other than that, we’re monitoring sleep, making sure he doesn’t eat too late. “If you eat too late when you go to bed instead of resting, you’re digesting so it’s taking away from the purpose of sleep so we pretty much keep track of everything.”Jake Paul’s chef Eric Triliegi even lives with the boxerJake Paul tucking into one of his meals More

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    Premier League target Florian Wirtz went viral for Cole Palmer ‘chippy chips’ moment by revealing bizarre favourite food

    FLORIAN WIRTZ’S future is in the melting pot – as Liverpool hover for the Bayer Leverkusen attacker.But the German is already rivalling one Premier League icon in a tasty manner he never expected.Florian Wirtz sprung to online fame with his verdict on spudsCredit: GettyChelsea’s Cole Palmer became a viral hit for a similar reasonCredit: GettyWirtz and Cole Palmer both went viral over their eating habits.And despite their silky skills on the pitch, it’s the way the two exciting talents kept it simple online that caught the eye.Chelsea hero Palmer sent his appeal with fans soaring after a quirky “chippy chips” line when revealing his favourite post-match meals.And Wirtz, 22, arguably surpassed that with his studious efforts while listing his top-ten foods.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Bayern Munich target outlined his preferences with the confidence of a food critic.But like Palmer, it was one stunning assessment in particular that earned him TikTok fame.Wirtz said: “Normal potatoes… I would say are No1.”That succinct statement contrasted with Palmer’s more detailed analysis when the England playmaker listed his faves to the BBC.Most read in FootballWirtz likes to keep it simple with his eatingBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKThe 23-year-old said: “Salt and pepper chicken, rice, not salt and pepper chips. Too much that.”You know chippy chips? They have to be them chips, or you don’t get them. Curry sauce, noodles.” Chelsea star Cole Palmer admits he threw up in the pool on holiday and got his hand stuck in a Pringles tubePalmer topped it all off with a satisfied nod to his interviewer.And he later posted a photo of his Panenka penalty against Tottenham last December with the caption “Chippy chips”.But Wirtz’s puff piece for potatoes eclipsed Palmer’s hip chip clip.The video became one of Germany’s biggest memes, as fans covered his face in potato images, while it was also used on summer dance tracks.  However, Wirtz is far from amused – even if some supporters might think his reaction suggests he’s got a skin thinner than a potato’s.He told Kicker: “I don’t find it entertaining that I have become one of Germany’s biggest meme. “Especially those who know me – and myself – don’t understand why that blew up.”However, Wirtz did add: “People made fun of the way I said it but it’s not a bad thing.”I don’t regret saying plain potatoes are my favorite. But it gets to a point where it’s not funny any more.”  Read More on The SunIt comes as Manchester City decided the reported cost of signing Wirtz was also not a laughing matter.The 29-cap star could fetch a package of around £252milion in transfer fee and salary. More

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    Fulham’s posh new £100m stand is like none I’ve ever seen with a swimming pool and cocktail bar

    IT’S half-time and I’d normally be setting off to tackle a tortuous queue for a pint and a pie, as is the norm after 45 minutes of Prem action. But what’s this — waiters hovering with champagne and fine wine? Dainty pastries, plush seating and cocktail terraces? Toilets fit for ­royalty? This is like no football ground I’ve ever seen. Fulham FC’s new ­Riverside stand will make matchday something more like a mini-break in DubaiCredit: SuppliedThe south-western corner overlooks what will soon be an infinity pool and hotelCredit: SuppliedThe pitchside view of the Riverside Stand at Fulham’s Craven Cottage stadiumCredit: RexThis is Fulham FC’s new ­Riverside stand, six years in the making at a cost of well over £100million, and about as far removed from the British football experience as you can get — with prices to match. The Sun was invited to see the new Sky Deck ­hospitality area, three floors of five-star lounges, bars and restaurants in the West London club’s historic Craven Cottage stadium — the capital’s oldest football ground. The club’s US billionaire owner Shahid Khan has reinvented match day as something more like a mini-break in Dubai. With many smaller Premier League clubs struggling to bring in the cash to keep up with transfer fees and wage bills, money-spinning sidelines like this could offer ­salvation. READ MORE FULHAM NEWSUnder profit and sustainability rules, tycoons cannot just keep pumping money into their clubs to keep them afloat. But they can expand to ­create new revenue streams and grow the business — and get more value from stadiums, which often sit idle when there is no game on. Fulham are unashamedly chasing after cash from locals in this well-heeled part of London. The hospitality facilities operate as a members’ club on non-match days, with fees of £780 to £1,200 a year — footie not included. Most read in FootballBut to enjoy the Sky Deck experience when Fulham play Manchester City on Sunday, May 25, the fans — and spend-happy tourists — will fork out £718 for ONE GAME. Sky Deck day prices vary, but a ­season ticket costs £9,300. Premier League club’s incredible new stand boasts ultra VIP experience with rooftop bar and POOLAnd with many Fulham supporters already seething at sky-high prices (regular season tickets cost up to £3,000), one wonders what message such an opulent project sends to the loyal, less loaded club followers.  We are greeted with a glass of fizz and, as soon as we sit, smiling staff bring endless plates of beef carpaccio, scallops and venison. There is no denying that the development is breathtaking. Guests enter hospitality via a grand spiral staircase from the stylish Riverside ­concourse, where fans with regular tickets can enjoy food and drink. But upstairs lies a different world. Three hours before kick-off, our ­lanyard gives access to three vast floors with different ­theming, going from cruise ship to Orient Express carriage to high-end hotel. A grand piano will be installed shortly. We are greeted with a glass of fizz and, as soon as we sit, smiling staff bring endless plates of beef carpaccio, scallops and venison. Footie fans will be able to swap their pint for cocktails with a view over the ThamesCredit: SuppliedNo pies at half-time for Fulham fans, as smiling staff bring endless plates of beef carpaccio, scallops and venisonCredit: SuppliedNo balti pies or Bovril here, this is a bream and bottomless ­bubbly joint. On the top floor are two open-air terraces, where margaritas are lined up on the bars. The south-western corner overlooks what will soon be an infinity pool and hotel. ‘Weep into our beer’ Panoramic views take in landmarks such as Wembley Stadium, The Shard, St Paul’s Cathedral and Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge ground. Craven Cottage opened as ­Fulham’s ground in 1896 — but the club’s new showpiece has little to remind you that you are in a ­football stadium at all. There is barely any reference to Fulham FC other than some subtle black and white details on the walls, a single tile in the unfinished pool and a club badge on a walkway from the directors’ lounge. This is a football stand for people who don’t necessarily like football. One of the pricier hospitality tiers gets you private dining for ten ­people, with a signed team shirt draped over each seat. But you won’t see pictures of ­Fulham legends like Jimmy Hill, Johnny Haynes or George Best. And fans in hospitality rarely glimpse the pitch, unless at their seats. The architecture focuses on the Thames — this is the stretch where Oxford and Cambridge battle it out in the Boat Race, an event that’s an extra cash bonanza for the club. This is a football stand for people who don’t necessarily like football. Of the 29,600 fans who can fit into Craven Cottage, 2,303 would now be using hospitality seats. Most clubs offer some level of luxury for sponsors, guests and VIPs. But for the posh rooms to seemingly hide the club’s football heritage feels like a new departure in the game. Fan forums are buzzing with debate. @Lighthouse, a fan since the 1960s, wrote on Friends Of Fulham: “Football has become a class thing now. The haves will always look down on the rest of us.” But many feel that Khan is merely doing what is necessary for the club to survive and thrive without moving from its old ground. @cookieg wrote: “If it brings in a few more quid for the club then good.” And @Logicalman chipped in: “We can all weep into our beer glasses for how it used to be. But it just means we are refusing to accept that life keeps moving on.” Read More on The SunAs we sit in the sunshine sipping cocktails, it’s easy to forget we’re there to watch a match — Fulham v Everton, with Fulham needing a win to keep their hopes of Europe alive. The Everton end is in full song throughout the game (which the Toffees win 3-1). In the Fulham hospitality seats, there’s not much noise other than the swishing of rowers passing behind us on the Thames. Craven Cottage in 1959, as Tosh Chamberlain thrills the fansCredit: GettyFulham ace WillianCredit: Rex More

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    Stunning beer prices at Miami GP revealed as F1 fans face staggering cost for drinks, steak sandwiches and pizza

    FORMULA ONE fans at the Miami Grand Prix are facing a huge dent in their wallets after the prices of food and drink at the circuit were revealed.Miami is welcoming F1 fans from around the world for the fourth season in a row after its initial introduction on to the race calendar in 2021.The prices of food and drink at the Miami Grand Prix have been revealedCredit: ReutersFood prices at the event are extortionate including more than £22 for some pizzasCredit: Instagram / @kymillmanAlcoholic drinks can also cost anywhere from £9 for a beer to £98 for a bottle of bubblyCredit: Instagram / @kymillmanWhile the track which surrounds the Hard Rock Stadium – home of the Miami Dolphins – is not a favourite among drivers, fans are treated to the Coachella of F1.And like the UK festival, the price of refreshments and scran are quite the tough pill to swallow.F1 photographer, Kym Illman, revealed the remarkable price for goods at the circuit, which is the first of three visits to the United States for the motorsport in 2025.Taking to his social media page, Illman showed off the crazy price of a number of items including beer, bottled water, pizza and nachos BEFORE tax.READ MORE IN F1The video starts off with Illman outside of a food stand selling Italian cuisine.He reveals a pizza will cost fans between $16-$18 (£12-£14) and pasta will cost $25 (£19), reports from other outlets report other pizza stands hiking prices as high as $29 (£22) for a chicken pizza and $22 (£16.50) for a cheese pizza.If you fancy some fried calamari it would set you back a $23 (£17), while sushi costs between $6-$18 (£4.50-£13.50), tacos cost $18 and nachos cost $19 (£14.30).Meanwhile, a “budget option” turkey sandwich comes in at $18 while fans are charged $30 (£22) for a steak sandwich, $24 (£18) for a Chicken Royale with cheese or $14 (£10.50) for an Ultimate Game Day hot dog. Most read in MotorsportBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKFries are an extra $6 (£4.50)Vendors are also squeezing fan budgets with drink prices. 10 Years of Max Verstappen documentary trailerBeer prices work out at around $13 (£10) for a Heineken, while a local brand is marginally cheaper at $12 (£9).A more lavish Strawberry Daiquiri or Frozen Margarita will cost a cool $20 (£15).Meanwhile, a glass of Bubbly will cost $27 (£20) with a bottle coming out to $130 (£98).Bottled water is also far from wallet friendly at $6 a pop.These extraordinary prices are here to stay in F1 after it was announced on Friday that the track’s contract had been extended to 2041, making it the longest contracted circuit on the calendar.This season has seen Miami host a Sprint Race once again, with Lando Norris profiting from a Safety Car in a thrilling wet to dry race which saw three drivers crash out and four others hit with time penalties.Read More on The SunLewis Hamilton enjoyed a strong race after a brilliant strategy call to change to slick tyres which got him up to P3 before he suffered a disaster in qualifying later on.Max Verstappen scored pole position for Sunday’s race in the session a day after he announced the birth of his baby daughter, Lily, with Kelly Piquet.THE new Formula One season is well underway – and one team appear to be running away with it.A massive summer of change saw Lewis Hamilton move on from Mercedes and join Ferrari, while the McLaren pair of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have a big chance to end Max Verstappen’s recent dominance.The Red Bull ace is aiming for a record-equalling FIFTH consecutive world title.INFORMATIONLATEST NEWSSEASON SO FAR More

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    Ex-Arsenal star Aaron Ramsey launches brand new side hustle as Cardiff midfielder follows in Gareth Bale’s footsteps

    AARON RAMSEY is launching his own Vodka brand called ‘Tens’.The Wales captain, 34, has teamed up with chef Tom Simmons in a new business venture.Aaron Ramsey has launched his own vodka brandCredit: GettyThe Wales star has teamed up with Tom Simmons for his new ventureCredit: Instagram @aaronramsey“Tens Spirits”, which will go live on Easter Sunday, is a new brand of premium vodka made in Ramsey’s homeland.Cardiff midfielder Ramsey, who wears the number ten shirt for the Dragons, is out for the rest of the season after undergoing hamstring surgery.But the ex-Arsenal and Juventus star posted on his Instagram a picture of himself all smiles at the launch of his new drink earlier this week.Ramsey’s ex-Wales team-mate Gareth Bale launched his own sports bar called “Elevens” in Cardiff back in May 2017.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe then fronted a pint of Bale Ale in collaboration with the Vale of Glamorgan brewery.Ramsey and Simmons’ new vodka was described at the launch as “perfection for moments that matter.”Simmons’ restaurant, ‘Thomas by Tom Simmons’, was named the AA’s Restaurant of the Year in Wales this year.After appearing on MasterChef the Professionals back in 2011, he has since become one of the top chefs in the country.Most read in ChampionshipCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSRamsey has been capped 86 times by the Wales national team so far in his career.He also made 369 appearances for Arsenal and 70 for Juventus. ‘Love this for him’ – Arsenal fans go wild as Aaron Ramsey, 34, goads Stoke supporters 15 years after injury horror More

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    Fans beg Cole Palmer ‘never change’ as footage of Chelsea star asking waiter bizarre question emerges

    FANS gave Cole Palmer a big tip after his unusual question in a restaurant.Supporters advised the Chelsea hero to “never change” after footage emerged of his encounter with a waiter.Cole Palmer was straight in there with a surprise queryThe waiter enjoyed a question he might never have faced beforeEngland ace Palmer was having a relaxing night outPalmer, was casually dressed in a dark hoodie but having a classy night out with a female friend.As they discussed their meal, she made the all-important query: “Do you like it?”The England midfielder replied: “It’s quite nice this” – before turning to the waiter with a question he might never have been asked before.Palmer enquired: “Did you make this?”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBeing such an all-round talent himself, the 11-cap ace perhaps thought the waiter was blessed with similar gifts.But the besuited server could only grin widely and reply: “I wish!”Fans, however, toasted Palmer for his question”The bloke is really special!” said one.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK”Never change Cole,” pleaded another.But a third observer couldn’t decide if Palmer’s expression was quite as innocent as it looked.Chelsea vs Tottenham descends into chaos as Romero sparks mass melee after shoving Colwill to groundHe posted: “Can’t tell if he’s joking or serious.”Not content with asking about the source of the food, Palmer followed up by enquiring about the sauce to go with it.The ex-Manchester City starlet checked: “Can I have some ketchup, please.”And for some fans this was the real issue.One wrote: “Oh dear; ketchup.”It could have been worse. he could have asked for salad dressing. Then he might have been Cole-slaughtered! More

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    World champ Mikaela Mayer reveals her favourite British food after becoming UK fan-favourite ahead of Sandy Ryan rematch

    MIKAELA MAYER has revealed her love for English breakfasts after winning over British boxing fans. Four of Mayer’s last five fights have been in the UK while her last came against Derby’s Sandy Ryan in New York.Mikaela Mayer has become a British fan-favouriteShe revealed her favourite UK foodCredit: @MikaelaMayer1And the American welterweight world champion credits an English fry up as our best dish – amid a lack of taste in others. Mayer, 34, told SunSport: “Everything’s very bland. I think I went over there and ordered a shrimp cocktail and it’s just completely different.”It just doesn’t taste American. So it’s just what we’re used to and you guys kind of do things a little bit differently.”What I do like about UK food is your guys’ breakfast. Our continental breakfast here in the US is trash.READ MORE IN BOXING”It’s just like muffins and bread but there you guys have like meats and cheeses and vegetables and all kinds of stuff.”So I do love your breakfast at the hotel.” Mayer beat Ryan in a thrilling but disputed decision last September. The fight was marred in controversy as just hours before the first bell as an unknown assailant threw red paint over Ryan. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSRyan did report it to cops and while Mayer maintains she had no part in the stunt – she is ready to settle the score once and for all this Saturday in Las Vegas. Mayer, 34, said: “She didn’t have a rematch clause but if a fight warrants a rematch and the fans want to see it, I’m not opposed to doing that.Inder Singh Bassi: Sikh Boxing Trailblazer on the Path to becoming World Champion | Contender Documentary”And speaking from experiences, I didn’t get my rematches that were very much deserving and the fans missed out on that. “I missed out on that too but also the fans missed out on that. So that’s what I’m about, just put on the best fight. “If they want to see it, we’ll just do it again and eliminate all the doubt and hopefully nothing crazy happens this time, so we don’t have any other excuses.”Mayer defends her WBO belt against Ryan while Wales’ Lauren Price owns the WBC, WBA and IBF belts.Price, 30, defeated Natasha Jonas, 40, in the 147lb unification with Mayer already eyeing a potential return to her second home. She said: “I love fighting in front of the UK fans. I really enjoyed the last two years fighting over there, I don’t regret it. It is part of my story.”But I might have to go back there. Lauren Price has three belts and I’ll have one. READ MORE SUN STORIES”So I’m not naive to the fact that I might have to go over to the UK to unify. “It is what it is but I just want to make sure that I cross all my T’s and dot all my I’s and make sure I’m putting myself in the best position and taking care of myself.”Sandy Ryan and Mayer prepare to rematchCredit: Getty More