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    Geordie Shore star Aaron Chalmers in ‘violent’ career switch after announcing retirement from boxing and MMA

    AARON CHALMERS is returning to the ring – and this time the fighting will be more violent than ever.The reality TV star left the Geordie Shore house in 2017 to become a professional MMA fighter – where he amassed a 5-2 record. Aaron Chalmers is coming out of combat retirementCredit: Instagram @aaroncgshoreThe Geordie Shore star has signed for BKFCChalmers then focussed on boxing and had five bouts mixed from pro fights and crossover-style exhibitions including a contest with legend Floyd Mayweather.But after a lack of offers, combined with a personal life stresses, the 37-year-old hung up his gloves. That was until Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship – co-owned by UFC legend Conor McGregor and David Feldman – came knocking. Chalmers told SunSport: “I just gave up and then BKFC reached out, and I knew it was going to take something big to bring us back.READ MORE IN BOXING”I spoke to David a couple of times on the phone, and I was just like, ‘Ah, this is this definitely is right up my street.'”Obviously got a multi-fight contract and yeah, I think he’s got some big plans for us. So I’m excited.”It’s another one. I’ve done MMA, I’ve done boxing, I’ve done influencer boxing now into the bare-knuckle. “So I’ve kind of ticked off most of the top combat sports I could probably tick off.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSChalmers shelved a £12,000 nose job to continue his combat career. But after taking a step back from TV work, he does not have to worry about protecting the money maker so much. Sickening moment fighter snaps ankle mid-fight before slipping it back into place as if nothing happenedHe said: “Is this any more brutal than getting elbowed in the face in MMA? “Is it more brutal than getting kicked in the face in MMA or kneed in the face? I don’t know.”I mean, there’s only one way to find out. It’s just pure violence, really, isn’t it?”I need to learn to hit and not get hit. So there’s gonna be a lot more movement than just standing there like I do in the boxing and trying to have a scrap.”My coach, he’s like, ‘I want you to be in and out.’ So that’s all well and good doing that for eight weeks in training but as soon as you get in there, it’s a totally different story.”Like I say, listen, I’m older now and they came in with a great offer that I couldn’t turn down. So I’m not really too bothered about the face.”I’m getting on now. It’s not like I’m on TV in front of all these people, so yeah, I’m just excited.”American TikToker Bryce Hall, 25, won his BKFC debut last year while YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, 27, is also a target for Chalmers. He said: “Bryce Hall, that would be a great fight for me. Obviously, I want to get me feet in, I wanna get my toes wet in there, see what it’s like.”Maybe have one or two, and then we can start looking at people like that. “I mean, I still think if I make a big enough splash in BKFC, the fight with Jake Paul can be there.READ MORE SUN STORIES”We’ve got to make a big splash. Basically, we need to get back to back to the Bellator days, the Bamma days, where I was knocking people out cold.”That’s that’s what gets the interest. So that’s what we’re going back to.”Chalmers even faced boxing great Floyd MayweatherCredit: PAChalmers’ record was 5-2 in MMACredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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    Geordie Shore’s Aaron Chalmers calls out Jake Quickenden to MMA fight in Newcastle after X Factor star’s debut win

    AARON CHALMERS has called out Jake Quickenden to an MMA fight in his Newcastle backyard. Geordie Shore’s Chalmers went 5-2 in the cage after his 2017 debut but he has since moved into boxing.
    Aaron Chalmers has called out Jake Quickenden to an MMA fightCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    Jake Quickenden won his MMA debut by KOCredit: Oktagon MMA
    Meanwhile, X Factor star Quickenden, 35, won his MMA debut with a first-round knockout of comedian Paul Smith.
    And with Oktagon MMA coming to Newcastle on January 27, Chalmers, 36, has the perfect bout to bring him back into the cage.
    He said: ”This is a message for Jake Quickenden, I saw your MMA debut the other day. It was very impressive.
    “I’ve been out of the MMA loop for four years now, but I know Oktagon has a big show in Newcastle and I am the hometown hero.
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    “You are 1-0, and I haven’t stepped foot in an MMA ring for four years. Let’s get the party started!”
    All five of Chalmers’ wins in the cage came by stoppage, either from a knockout or submission.
    He has since had four boxing bouts, winning his professional debut on points against Alexander Zeledon.
    This year alone, he faced boxing legend Floyd Mayweather, 46, and UFC welterweight Kiefer Crosbie, 33.
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    His most recent fight was on KSI’s Misfits Boxing promotion, losing in round three to Idris Virgo, 30.
    Quickenden was meanwhile quick to shut down any comparisons to influencer boxers after his first pro MMA win.
    He said: “They don’t have to do a weight cut, they don’t have to train for 10 months to learn 5 different disciplines.
    “We did a proper weight cut, we lived a fighter’s life, sorry I’m quite emotional about this.”
    Comedian Paul Smith was knocked out in round oneCredit: Okatgon MMA More

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    Kiefer Crosbie vs Aaron Chalmers: UK start time, TV channel, live stream and FULL card ahead of huge Kingpyn clash

    KIEFER CROSBIE will take on Aaron Chalmers at the Kingpyn boxing event THIS WEEKEND.The ex-Geordie Shore star fought Floyd Mayweather back in February in an exhibition fight at London’s O2 arena.
    Kiefer Crosbie will take on Aaron Chalmers on July 15
    Kingpyn boxing semi-final line-up
    Crosbie, 33, has a professional MMA background with a 10-3 record.
    The Dubliner also beat former UFC welterweight Alex Oliveira back in April.
    This will be Crosbie’s first boxing fight and Chalmers’s second.
    The pair fight at the 3Arena in Dublin, on the wildcard of the influencer boxing tournament Kingpyn.
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    When is Kiefer Crosbie and Aaron Chalmers?

    Kiefer Crosbie vs Aaron Chalmers will take place on Saturday, July 15.
    The Kingpyn event is set to get underway at 7pm BST
    The 3Arena in Dublin will play host.

    What channel is Kiefer Crosbie vs Aaron Chalmers on and can it be live-streamed?

    Kiefer Crosbie vs Aaron Chalmers will be broadcast live on DAZN.
    You can purchase a DAZN subscription for £19.99 per month (flexible pass) or an annual pass for £99.99.
    You can live stream the action from the DAZN app, which is available for download on your mobile or tablet device.

    Who is on the card?
    Here are all the confirmed fights on the Kingpyn semi-final card so far:
    Winners Bracket:
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    Losers Bracket:

    Whitney vs. Amber O’Don
    Daniella Hemsley vs. Ms. Danielka

    Wildcard Fights:

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    Geordie Shore star Aaron Chalmers reveals talks to become Jake Paul’s first MMA opponent with two-fight deal discussed

    AARON CHALMERS has put himself in line to be Jake Paul’s first MMA opponent after talks with the Professional Fighters League. Chalmers left behind the Geordie Shore house for a career in MMA in 2017 and he went on to have a 5-2 record in the cage.
    Aaron Chalmers has put himself in line to be Jake Paul’s first MMA opponentCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    Jake Paul is set to make his MMA debut in 2024Credit: Getty
    But he is now focused on boxing and this year faced American legend Floyd Mayweather in an exhibition.
    Meanwhile, Paul is 6-1 as a boxer but is also signed to MMA promotion PFL, where he is set to make his cage debut in 2024.
    And Chalmers spoke to PFL Europe chief James Frewin during an event in the UK about welcoming the YouTube sensation to MMA.
    He proposed a two-fight deal which would see the celebrity pair share the cage and ring.
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    Chalmers told SunSport: “We were talking.
    “It’s kind of dried up at the moment because I was trying to double up and get a crossover, as in Jake in boxing and in MMA. 
    “He’s obviously getting his way in the boxing and I’m a bit more experienced in MMA.
    “It would make sense for something like that and I would definitely go back to it. 
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    “There’s a lot of hurdles to overcome, Jake’s right up there in the mix, he’s quite a big name. 
    “So I feel like a few wins under my belt in the next few months would hopefully push us back up that ladder.”
    Chalmers, 36, switched over to boxing in 2022 and in only his second bout in the ring he went eight rounds with Mayweather, 46, in February.
    And he returns on Saturday night at the 3Arena in Dublin against Irish MMA veteran Kiefer Crosbie, 33, training partner to Conor McGregor.
    Chalmers said: “He’s MMA based and I’ll tell you hand on heart, whenever Kiefer fights I watch because I know he’s always in a f*****g war. 
    “That’s what gets the blood pumping for me, because I know every fight Kiefer has it’s a war. So that’s what I’m prepared for. 
    “I know that’s what it’s going to be and I can probably say hand on heart it’s going to be fight of the night by a long stretch.” 
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    Geordie Shore’s Aaron Chalmers lines up huge next celebrity fight in reality TV battle with date and location secured

    AARON CHALMERS has lined himself up a huge celebrity fight which will be a reality TV battle. The Geordie Shore star-turned boxer faces MMA veteran Kiefer Crosbie on July 15 in Ireland.
    Floyd Mayweather in his exhibition with Aaron ChalmersCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    But Chalmers already has an all-celeb bout against 2018 Love Island winner Jack Fincham to follow.
    He told SunSport: “I have a date for me and Jack.
    “Me and Jack is pencilled in. The date is set, the undercard is apparently set. I’m 95 per cent certain the fight is happening.
    “The date is all pencilled in and everything, the arena is picked. Jack will be the fight after Kiefer.”
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    Fincham boxed as an amateur in his teenage years but returned to the ring last November.
    He shared four rounds with MMA fighter and crossover boxer Anthony Taylor, 34, in Dubai on Floyd Mayweather’s undercard.
    And this February, Chalmers, 36, went six exhibition rounds with boxing legend Mayweather, 46, at London’s O2 Arena.
    He wants four fights this year and already has two secured, starting with Crosbie, 33, and then Fincham, 32.
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    Chalmers said: “It’s a good fight more for my pro fight that one. He’s got a TV background, he was Love Island, I was Geordie Shore. 
    “It’s a good fight all round, for money, sponsors, to push on in the influencer boxing.” 
    Chalmers struck an agreement to fight Fincham on Instagram and he insists there will be no hard feelings until the bell rings.
    He said: “I don’t mind him. I’m not one of these people that really hates anyone I’m going to fight. 
    “We’re all in this for the same thing. Unfortunately when it comes to fight night there can only be one winner, so you’ve got to put everything aside. 
    “So I don’t mind Jack. I know he’s had a rough couple of years in his personal life, from what I’ve seen online. 
    “If he’s trying to better himself by getting in the ring, then so be it. He’s got a hard fight to come back to, which is me.”
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    Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers LIVE RESULT: Lively fight goes the DISTANCE at the O2 – latest

    FLOYD MAYWEATHER is facing Geordie Shore star Aaron Chalmers RIGHT NOW!Though the undercard was delayed for half an hour at a virtually empty O2 Arena.
    Mayweather was last in action at the end of 2022 when he stopped KSI’s brother Deji in the sixth round of their fight.
    Chalmers is 5-2 in MMA and last year launched his boxing career.
    But a clash against one of the greatest fighters of all time in Mayweather represents an entirely different task.

    Start time: Undercard on NOW
    Main event set for 10.30pm UK/ 5.30pm ET
    TV channel: Zeus Network PPV

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    Follow ALL of the latest updates below…
    Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers (Round 8)
    Mayweather holds back, looks to invite Chalmers to have a go at him.
    You can see he is just toying with the Geordie Shore star.
    Floyd is still dancing around the ring, landing punches at will.
    As the fight ends, Mayweather has barely broke a sweat.
    Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers (Round 7)
    Chalmers starts to let his hands go a bit more.
    Even when he lands, Mayweather is blocking them with his gloves and arms.
    Floyd keeps on landing that jab, wearing him down.
    Aaron Chalmers comes forward and Floyd lands a headshot that rocks his opponent.
    Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers (Round 6)
    Mayweather toys with Chalmers some more.
    Talking to him the whole time ‘hit my when you want to’ Floyd taunts him.
    Mayweather is just throwing jabs in this one.
    He goes to throw a big punch but sees Chalmers turn away slightly with his guard down and Floyd stops his punch mid-air.
    Think he felt he may hurt him with that one.
    Seems they have decided to have more than the six rounds also.
    Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers (Round 5)
    Chalmers tries coming forward again.
    His jabbing and throwing some big shots toward the head but Floyd is still able to swerve them.
    It is like Aaron Chalmers is boxing a ghost at times, just cannot land anything.
    He looks a bit haunted when Floyd lands one.
    Mayweather does some sort of Michael Jackson spin in the middle of the round.
    Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers (Round 4)
    Mayweather keeps on forcing jabs through to Chalmers face.
    He only seems to fly into combos when he gets annoyed with his opponent trying to catch him.
    Aaron Chalmers throws some big punches but Floyd just dodges them.
    Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers (Round 3)
    Mayweather is just getting jabs through Chalmers guard to his face constantly.
    Just picking when he connects.
    Chalmers backs off as soon as Floyd comes forward.
    He has got to be feeling those punches now.
    Mayweather seems to be gesturing for him to put his guard up.
    Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers (Round 2)
    Mayweather is wearing Union Jack shorts and boots tonight.
    Floyd is coming in with some leading attacks and punches.
    Chalmers stands there, guard down, Mayweather jabs him like the game ‘Mike Tyson punchout’.
    Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers (Round 1)
    Neither boxer throw a punch for the first round and just keep on touching gloves.
    Then Mayweather throws a left and welcomes Chalmers to the first of these 6 x 2 minute rounds.
    Money-man lands a couple more jabs and Chalmers wears them.
    You can see Floyd’s timing of shots is still there.
    Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers
    We are now having the national anthems of both boxers.
    Mayweather’s entrance involved rappers not quite in sync with the backing music and some even forgetting the words.
    You cannot write this.
    We are ready for the main event…..
    Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers.
    This is what everyone has come to see.
    The money-man himself.
    Natalie Nunn vs Tommie Lee (Round 2)
    Thirty seconds into this round and there are ponytails flying everywhere and Nunn lands some headshots.
    The referee calls it, we did not hold too much for this one when Tommie Lee hit the canvas walking out from her corner with no punches thrown.
    Not one for the boxing hall of fame this one.
    Natalie Nunn vs Tommie Lee (Round 1)
    Well, there is no love lost here.
    Haymakers galore.
    Natalie Nunn lands plenty of punches with Tommie Lee looking like she is not sure where she is.
    One way traffic in this round.
    Next bout ready……
    This one should be an interesting one, no exhibition, just two people who don’t like each other.
    Natalie Nunn vs Tommie Lee
    Could be an interesting one.
    3 x 2 minute rounds in this one.
    Ulysses Diaz vs Khalas Karim (Round 4)
    Diaz comes out this round and looks to come at his opponent.
    Karim’s style is to wait for the attack and catch him with counter combinations.
    He manages to land some big hits on Diaz.
    Credit to both fighters they have taken some big punches.
    Ulysses Diaz vs Khalas Karim (Round 3)
    Both boxers are getting each other in headlocks more in this round.
    Diaz lands one big punch and Karim comes back with a combination.
    You can see they are both feeling the strain of the three rounds as they take big gulps of air.
    Ulysses Diaz with best punch in that round as he catches him with a big uppercut to the chin.
    Ulysses Diaz vs Khalas Karim (Round 2)
    Both fighters are trying to land big uppercuts.
    Karim seems to be landing more of his punches.
    Diaz’s face is looking like it is taking the strain of those landed punches.
    Ulysses Diaz vs Khalas Karim (Round 1)
    Once both of these fighters get close they are trying to unload.
    Both throwing big punches, most of which aren’t landing.
    Diaz seems to be feeling that round more as he takes big intakes of air.
    Next bout at the O2 arena…..
    4 x 2 minute rounds for the next one.
    Ulysses Diaz vs Khalas Karim
    Not much known about these two apart from Diaz coming in with what seems like a balaclava on.
    J’Hon Ingram vs Declan Kenna (Round 3)
    Ingram spends the round just toying with his opponent.
    He lands combinations of body shots and they are draining Declan Kenna.
    One way traffic from 22-year-old J’Hon Ingram.
    J’Hon Ingram vs Declan Kenna (Round 2)
    Ingram has the more confidence between the two.
    Kenna seems to just be sending out token jabs that are nowhere near landing.
    Whereas Ingram walks towards him, landing body shots and jabs.
    J’Hon Ingram vs Declan Kenna (Round 1)
    Kenna starts showboating from the off.
    Ingram looks the more accomplished boxer.
    There seems to be more talking between the boxers than punches thrown in that first round.
    Now for the next attraction…..
    Another bout with 3 x 2 minute rounds.
    In the interviews backstage, Declan promised a knockout here.
    J’Hon Ingram vs Declan Kenna
    Antonio Zepeda vs Christopher Lovejoy (Round 3)
    Zepeda lands a punch in the rib section.
    Lovejoy goes down onto one knee after being caught with jab previously.
    This one is over, Lovejoy cannot continue, a jab to the ribs ending it.
    Antonio Zepeda vs Christopher Lovejoy (Round 2)
    Lovejoy is retired now and has the physique of someone who no longer does much cardio training.
    As he comes forward to have a go at Zepeda it is mainly his momentum that carries both fighters in a clinch on the ropes.
    Not too much to write home about in this one so far.
    Antonio Zepeda vs Christopher Lovejoy (Round 1)
    This one starts like more of an exhibition bout.
    Token punches thrown by both fighters.
    Zepeda tries to come forward and throw some big punches.
    Not quite up to the two previous bouts we have seen so far tonight.
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    Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers: Live stream, UK start time, TV channel, undercard

    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.

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    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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    Newcastle star ‘trying to get tickets for Geordie Shore’s Aaron Chalmers vs Mayweather’ hours before Carabao Cup final

    A NEWCASTLE star has been trying to get tickets to Aaron Chalmers’ bout with Floyd Mayweather this weekend.The former Geordie Shore MMA fighter is taking on the 50-0 superstar at London’s 02 Arena on Saturday.
    Aaron Chalmers is set to take on Floyd Mayweather on SaturdayCredit: Splash
    Less than 24 hours later the Toon will do battle with Manchester United in the Carabao Cup final.
    Eddie Howe’s side are bidding to win their first domestic trophy since 1955.
    But that doesn’t mean their hasn’t been any interest in Saturday’s fight among their squad.
    Chatting to talkSPORT, Chalmers claimed: “My barber was saying that Jamaal Lascelles was on about getting tickets for the fight.
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    “I’m not sure he’ll be able to get tickets for the fight when he’s got a big cup final the next day.”
    Chalmers, 35, has seven pro MMA bouts to his name, boasting a 5-2 record.
    He has fought just once in boxing, winning on points against Alexander Zeledon.
    His lack of experience in the ring doesn’t mean that he’ll have no support at the 02, however.
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    He added: “I’m hoping a lot of people will be tuning in.
    “I know loads of lads are coming down without a ticket to be in London for the weekend.
    “I would have bet my house this time last year, me fighting Floyd Mayweather and Newcastle being in a cup final because it would never have happened.
    “It’s crazy, it’s big for Newcastle. I would 100 per cent take the Carabao Cup and sixth place in the league – any day of the week.”
    Should Toon stars win, they will share a prize pot of £1million.
    It’s claimed that the cash will be distributed in accordance to matches and minutes played in the League Cup this term.
    Jamaal Lascelles ‘wants to attend’ Chalmers vs MayweatherCredit: Getty
    Newcastle stars will share £1m if they win the Carabao CupCredit: Getty More