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      Boxing schedule 2023: Results, upcoming fight dates – including Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury & Floyd Mayweather THIS WEEKEND

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      BOXING is back better than ever in 2023 with some absolute crackers in store over the coming months. The year got underway with Gervonta Davis’ win over Hector Garcia, before Chris Eubank Jr was knocked out by Liam Smith two weeks later.
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      Anthony Yarde also put up a valiant effort in his clash with Artur Beterbiev, ultimately losing by 8th-round TKO.
      And the sports biggest stars – Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Canelo Alvarez, will all have huge fights to come.
      Here’s how the current 2023 schedule is looking…

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      📺 Zeus Network (UK) 📺
      🗓 February 25 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 London, England

      Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers (8 rounds – exhibition)
      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

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      🗓 February 26 🇸🇦 Diriyah, Saudi Arabia
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      Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury (10 rounds – cruiserweight)
      Ilunga Makabu vs Badou Jack (12 rounds – cruiserweight, WBC title)

      📺 DAZN (UK & US) 📺
      🗓 March 4 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Telford, England

      Jay Swingler vs Nich Perrett
      Deen TheGreat vs Pully Arif (Misfits lightweight title)
      King Kenny vs Ashley Rak-Su
      Walid Sharks vs N&A Productions
      Astrid Wett vs AJ Bunker (Misfits flyweight title)
      Ginty vs Halal Ham
      Tempo Arts vs Godson

      📺 Showtime (US) 📺
      🗓 March 4 🇺🇸 Ontario, California

      Brandon Figueroa vs Mark Magsayo (12 rounds – featherweight)

      📺 DAZN (UK & US) 📺
      🗓 March 11 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Liverpool, England

      Callum Smith vs Pawel Stepien (12 rounds – light heavyweight)
      Liam Paro vs Robbie Davies Jr. (10 rounds -super-lightweight)
      Diego Pacheco vs Jack Cullen (10 rounds – super middleweight)
      Johnny Fisher vs Alfonso Damiani (8 rounds – heavyweight)

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      🗓 March 11 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 London, England

      Lawrence Okolie vs David Light (12 rounds – cruiserweight, WBO title)

      📺 Sky Sports (UK) – ESPN (US) 📺
      🗓 March 11 🇫🇷 Paris, France

      Tony Yoka vs Carlos Takam (12 rounds – heavyweight)
      Dan Azeez vs Thomas Faure (12 rounds – light-heavyweight)

      📺 DAZN (UK & US) 📺
      🗓 March 18 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Newcastle, England

      Cyrus Pattinson vs Chris Jenkins (10 rounds – welterweight)
      Pat McCormack vs Dario Socci (8 rounds – welterweight)
      Solomon Dacres vs Robert Ismay (10 rounds – heavyweight)

      📺 BT Sport (UK) 📺
      🗓 March 25 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Telford, England

      Nathan Heaney vs Jack Flatley (10 rounds – middleweight)
      Andrew Cain vs Ionut Baluta (10 rounds – super-bantamweight)
      Moses Itauma vs TBA (4 rounds – heavyweight)
      Raven Chapman vs Lucie Sedlackova (10 rounds – featherweight)

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      🗓 March 25 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, Nevada

      David Benavidez vs Caleb Plant (12 rounds – super-middleweight)
      Cody Crowley vs Abel Ramos (12 rounds – welterweight)
      Jesus Ramos vs Joey Spencer (10 rounds – super-welterweight)
      Chris Colbert vs Jose Valenzuela (10 rounds – lightweight)

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      🗓 March 25 🇺🇸 Fresno, California

      Jose Ramirez vs Richard Commey (12 rounds – super-lightweight)

      📺 DAZN PPV (UK) – DAZN (US) 📺
      🗓 April 1 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 London, England

      Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin (12 rounds – heavyweight)

      📺 Channel TBC (UK & US) 📺
      🗓 April 1 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, Wisconsin

      Roy Jones Jr. vs. Anthony Pettis (8 rounds – cruiserweight)
      Vitor Belfort vs Ronaldo Souza (6 rounds – heavyweight)

      📺 DAZN (UK & US) 📺
      🗓 April 8 🇺🇸 San Antonio, Texas

      Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez vs Cristian Gonzalez (12 rounds -flyweight, WBO title)
      Marc Castro vs TBA (8 rounds – lightweight)
      Khalil Coe vs Aaron Casper (6 rounds – light heavyweight)

      📺 ESPN (US) 📺
      🗓 April 8 🇺🇸 Newark, New Jersey

      Shakur Stevenson vs Shuichiro Yoshino (12 rounds – lightweight)

      📺 BT Sport (UK) 📺
      🗓 April 15 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 London, England

      Joe Joyce vs Zhang Zhilei (12 rounds – heavyweight)

      📺 DAZN (UK & US) 📺
      🗓 April 22 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Cardiff, Wales

      Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov vs Joe Cordina (12 rounds – super-featherweight, IBF title)

      📺 DAZN (UK & US) 📺
      🗓 May 20 🇮🇪 Dublin, Ireland

      Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano (12 rounds – lightweight, WBA, WBC, WBO, IBF titles)

      Artur Beterbiev stopped Anthony Yarde in their light-heavyweight clashCredit: Getty
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      🗓 February 18 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Nottingham, England

      Mauricio Lara def. Leigh Wood KO7 (12 rounds – featherweight, WBA title)
      Dalton Smith def. Billy Allington UD12 (12 rounds – super-lightweight)
      Gary Cully def. Wilfredo Flores TKO2 (10 rounds – lightweight)
      Diego Alberto Ruiz def. Gamal Yafai UD10 (10 rounds – super-bantamweight)

      🗓 February 11 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 London, England

      Adam Azim def. Santos Reyes UD10 (10 rounds – lightweight)

      🗓 February 4 🇺🇸 NYC, New York

      Amanda Serrano def. Erica Cruz UD10 (10 rounds – featherweight, WBC, WBA, WBO, IBF titles)
      Alycia Baumgardner def. Elhem Mekhaled UD10 (10 rounds – super-featherweight, WBC, WBA, WBO, IBF titles)
      Richardson Hitchins def. John Bauza UD10 (10 rounds – super-lightweight)
      Skye Nicolson def. Tania Alvarez UD10 (10 rounds -featherweight)

      🗓 January 28 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 London, England

      Artur Beterbiev def. Anthony Yarde TKO8 (12 rounds – light-heavyweight, WBC, WBA, IBF titles)

      🗓 January 21 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Manchester, England

      Liam Smith def. Chris Eubank Jr. TKO4 (12 rounds – middleweight)
      Ekow Essuman def. Chris Kongo MD12 (12 rounds – welterweight)
      Joseph Parker def. Jack Massey UD10 (10 rounds – heavyweight)

      🗓 January 14 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 London, England

      KSI def. FaZe Temperrr KO1 (6 rounds – cruiserweight)

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      🗓 January 7 🇺🇸 Washington, D.C.

      Gervonta Davis def. Hector Garcia TKO9 (12 rounds – lightweight)
      Jaron “Boots” Ennis def. Karen Chukhadzhian UD12 (12 rounds – welterweight)
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      Inside Anthony Joshua’s Dallas training camp for Jermaine Franklin fight including brutal workout and new gym

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA is in Dallas training for his fight with American Jermain Franklin.AJ, 33, hasn’t been in the ring since he lost his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk back in August.
      Anthony Joshua embracing the Dallas heat while out for a runCredit: Instagram / hineyb
      Ben Hiney, who is head of logistics for Team AJ, has shared the training camp gear to his InstagramCredit: Instagram / hineyb
      AJ is training in a new gymCredit: Instagram / hineyb
      The Brit can also make use of a plush indoor swimming poolCredit: Instagram / hineyb
      The former heavyweight champ is looking to get back into title contention and is starting things off with a tasty clash against Franklin on April 1 inside the O2 Arena, London.
      And to help prepare for his big boxing comeback, AJ has headed to Dallas, Texas, for his training camp.
      The Brit is undergoing a brutal new workout as well as making use of a plush gym.
      AJ was spotted exercising in a parking lot while wearing a light jacket and thermals tucked into socks, apparently to make his workout all the more intense.
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      AJ would’ve undoubtedly been roasting with temperatures in Dallas reaching as high as 28°C in February.
      The Brit and his team are also making use of a stunning indoor pool, although, no diving is allowed.
      AJ also has access to a new gym with all the latest tech to help whip him into tip-top shape.
      Credit: SUNSPORT
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      Weights and a sea of treadmills can be seen.
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      AJ is keen to put on a show at the O2 and says he’s ready to perform.
      He said: “I’m looking forward to stepping back into the ring on April 1 at The O2 in London.
      “Mentally and physically I feel ready. I want to put on a show and impress my coach as he has high standards.
      “Franklin has a good style and a great attitude, which he has shown in recent fights.”
      Ben Hiney also shared a plate of foodCredit: Instagram / hineyb
      AJ fights Jermaine Franklin on April 1Credit: Instagram / hineyb
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      Inside Tommy Fury’s inner circle – from Love Island girlfriend Molly-Mae to dad John and heavyweight champ brother Tyson

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      TOMMY FURY is rapidly approaching the most high-profile fight of his career as he prepares to square up to long-term rival Jake Paul.Victory means the former Love Island star can flaunt his boxing talents to a huge audience and potentially humiliate Paul.
      After plenty of talking out of the ring, Tommy Fury finally gets to face off with his rival Jake Paul on Sunday in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty
      But lose and Fury will face the lowest point of his boxing career.
      He will need a strong team in his corner to get through a huge week before the February 26 clash.
      Luckily for the 23-year-old, he just happens to have a heavyweight champion brother, a famous influencer girlfriend and an outspoken, unpredictable, larger-than-life father among those he can lean on.
      Tyson Fury
      Tyson Fury is a man in need of little introduction. Arguably possessing the biggest personality in sport, Fury has risen to the top of the heavyweight division in extraordinary fashion.

      Despite issues with his weight and addiction previously, Tyson managed to turn his good career into something great and could be the undisputed heavyweight champ soon if he can get in a ring with Oleksandr Usyk.
      The 34-year-old has long been a household name in the UK but his career hit stratospheric levels after his epic trilogy clash with Deontay Wilder between 2018 and 2021.
      If anyone can provide Tommy with some vital advice on how to handle a big fight, it’s his half-brother Tyson.
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      Tyson Fury has had an incredible rollercoaster of a career and it’s still not overCredit: Getty
      But the Gypsy King has not gotten involved with the war of words between the two rivals and if anything appears to have some admiration for Paul’s abilities.
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      But he will still be backing his brother to the hilt with Tommy and Tyson always publicly appearing to share a close bond.
      But that has not stopped Tyson joking that his brother should “stay in Saudi Arabia” if he fails to “chin” his opponent.
      Molly-Mae Hague
      Among Tommy’s biggest supporters is his influencer girlfriend Molly-MaeCredit: instagram
      Love Island viewers will need little introduction to Molly-Mae.
      Fans have gotten to see her relationship with Tommy develop from the day Molly-Mae walked into the famous villa back in 2019 to her giving birth to their first child last month.
      While Tyson has continued to grow his boxing career since the pair finished runners-up on season 5, Molly-Mae has arguably gone on far greater heights than her boyfriend.
      She has carved out an astonishing influencer career through skilful use of social media.
      The 23-year-old now has 7.2 million Instagram followers and appears to be going from strength to strength.
      The star’s online reach also means she can help bring in a different audience who may not ordinarily be interested in boxing.
      John Fury
      John Fury’s antics has seen him occasionally steal the spotlight from his sonsCredit: PA
      It’s taken years for Tommy and Paul to get in the ring together.
      But dad John almost had an unplanned confrontation with the Youtuber himself last year when he ripped his shirt off and tried to confront Paul after taking issue with some of his commentary.
      That was just one of many bizarre moments from the head of the Fury clan who can occasionally make Tyson appear shy and quiet in comparison.
      While he will be cheering on his son on Sunday, some of John’s pre-fight comments have not appeared to be particularly helpful to Tommy.
      Roman Fury
      Another half-brother, another boxer, another Fury.
      Roman faces the difficult task of trying to emerge from both Tyson and Tommy’s shadows as he looks to work his way up the cruiserweight division.
      He won his debut fight last year against Ryan Hibbert and is set for his second bout next month.
      He is also Tommy’s training partner and will be heavily involved in making sure his sibling is in tip-top shape.
      Frank and George Warren
      Frank Warren has put together plenty of fights in his career, but almost certainly nothing quite like this beforeCredit: PA
      Legendary boxing promoter Frank Warren and his son George were key to putting this fight together.
      They will know more than anyone what victory could do to give Tommy’s boxing career a shot in the arm.
      If the ex-Love Island star wins, expect his promoters to be immediately on the phone plotting Team Tommy’s next move.

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      George Lockhart
      Nutritionist George Lockhart will be playing a key part in any success Tommy could have in Saudi Arabia.
      Having previously done the same job for the likes of Tommy’s brother Tyson and MMA legend Conor McGregor, Lockhart is tasked with making sure Tommy has a well-balanced diet before the fight.
      Jake Lee
      Agent to Tommy, Jake Lee will be having a very busy week ahead of the fight.
      He will be among those cheering on the star as he looks to knockout Paul.
      Coach KD
      Among the man people helping to get Tommy ready for the fight is Coach KD.
      He handles strength and conditioning training and has multiple videos of himself training Tommy up on his Instagram page.
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      Former professional boxer Matvienko is now an owner of an elite gym in Bolton.
      It’s a place where Tommy has been training and was pictured there as recently as last month.
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      Brendan Lyons
      Despite knowing how to handle themselves in the ring, boxers need security just like any other big celebs.
      That’s where Brendan Lyons steps in and he looks after both Tommy and Tyson when they are out and about. More

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      Fans say Jake Paul has ‘messed up big time’ after video of Tommy Fury on punch machine emerges

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      FANS say Jake Paul has “messed up big time” after a video of Tommy Fury smashing a punch machine has emerged. The YouTube star-turned-boxer, 26, is taking on Fury, 23, in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, February 26.
      A video has emerged of Tommy Fury scoring high on a punch machine with just a jabCredit: YouTube @kickgame
      Fury has caused a buzz on social media ahead of next Sunday’s fightCredit: YouTube @kickgame
      The Brit scored 841 with just a jabCredit: YouTube @kickgame
      Fans say YouTube star-turned-boxer, Jake Paul, may have ‘messed up’ by facing FuryCredit: Instagram
      Both have their unbeaten records on the line and Paul could secure a WBC cruiserweight ranking should he win.
      But fans feel Paul may have “messed up big time” after a video of Fury showing off on a punch machine emerged.
      The Brit – younger brother of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson – jabbed the machine which had Paul’s face on and recorded a score of 841.
      One fan said on Twitter: “Jake messed up big time.”
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      Another tweeted: “That’s actually a very good jab….
      “I know most folks who care about this s*** don’t know how impressive that is considering a jab isn’t meant to damage like that.”
      A third added: “841 off a jab is mad yk.”
      Despite Paul’s boxing career still being in its infancy, some are backing the American to pull off a shock win.
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      One said: “Jake Paul is still winning easily.”
      Another insisted: “Jake will school him.”
      Fury’s dad John, despite having harsh words for Paul in the past, has admitted he likes the social media sensation.
      Speaking to the Daily Mirror, Fury Senior said: “I like the kid, I like him and his brother Logan, I like all of them YouTubers, they bring good stuff and at the end of the day I’m excited talking to them.”
      He added: “Old people, like me, can get good vibes off young people and I love to see young people doing well in life and that’s what the Pauls have done. As well as all the other YouTubers, KSI, Salt Papi, they’re all great for the job aren’t they?”
      Fury Senior is in no doubt about who will win and believes Tommy and Paul could even become friends after their grudge fight.
      He said: ” I’m one million per cent confident it will be Tommy, but I’m sure they can be friends after.
      “They’re just young lads doing their job and Jake Paul is very good at that job!
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      “I’m having a game with him like he’s having a game with me, always remember that. I’m an old, experienced guy in this field.” More

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      Tyson Fury breaks another record after holding heavyweight title for more than SEVEN YEARS

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      TYSON FURY is now the second longest reigning lineal heavyweight champion of all time.Fury won the honour when he dethroned Wladimir Klitschko, along with the WBA, IBF and WBO titles.
      Tyson Fury is now the second longest reigning lineal heavyweight champion of all timeCredit: Getty
      And although he vacated the straps after a hiatus from the ring, as the British legend was not beaten, he retained lineal status.
      Fury would reign as champion again in 2020 by beating Deontay Wilder for the WBC belt.
      He has since defended the crown three times and is in talks to unify the division against Oleksandr Usyk.
      It would crown the heavyweight division’s first ever four-belt undisputed champion.
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      In that time period, Fury has reigned as the lineal champion for seven years and two months, surpassing Jack Dempsey’s record.
      But he has some way to go to dethrone Joe Louis, who was on top for 11 years and eight months.
      When Fury, 34, knocked out Dillian Whyte, also 34, last April, he called himself the greatest heavyweight of all time.
      He said: “I’m the best heavyweight there’s ever been, there ain’t ever been one who could beat me.
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      “I’m not just being confident. Six foot nine frame, 270 pound weight, can move like a middleweight, can hit like a thunderstorm and can take a punch like anybody else.
      “I’ve got balls like King Kong, a heart of a lion, the mindset of the Wizard Oz, it is what it is.”
      Fury and Usyk, 36, are currently in talks for an April 29 fight at Wembley stadium.
      Oleksandr Usyk is in talks to fight Tyson FuryCredit: Getty More

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      ‘See you soon ‘ – Ex-UFC champ Francis Ngannou calls out Deontay Wilder after being challenged to boxing and MMA fights

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      FRANCIS NGANNOU has sent a chilling warning Deontay Wilder’s way after being called out by the boxer.Former WBC heavyweight champion Wilder recently challenged the free agent to back-to-back fights inside the boxing ring and MMA cage.
      Deontay Wilder recently challenged Francis Ngannou to a two-fight seriesCredit: AFP
      Former UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou has accepted the call-outCredit: GETTY
      Ngannou and Wilder met at the UFC Performance Institute last yearCredit: YOUTUBE@FRANCISNGANNOU
      The challenge came a matter of weeks after former UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou became a free man after failing to agree a new deal with the promotion.
      And Cameroonian clubber Ngannou is happy to throw down with his fellow knockout artist, tweeting: “Welcome to the free world Bronze Bomber.
      “I hope you are a man of your word. See you soon.”
      He added: “I said only boxing so he can keep his limbs.
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      “Like I said we will see if he’s a man of his word.”
      Wilder’s immediate future is currently up in the air as he’s reportedly fielding offers after being left disappointed with the potential purse for a clash with Andy Ruiz Jr.
      The American hasn’t left Al Haymon’s PBC stable but insists he’s an “open agent”.
      He told 78SPORTSTV: “I have no problem with PBC.
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      “We’re still thriving, we’re strong, and I think PBC still has some of the best fighters out there.
      “I don’t have nothing against PBC, we’re still working together as far as I know of.
      “Me and Al Haymon still communicate, ain’t no bad blood against none of us.
      “I’m still part of PBC, still looking to do fights on PBC.
      “I’m just an open agent, I’m an open fighter. I want to fight on all types of platforms. I’m willing to work with anyone in the business.”
      Wilder hasn’t fought since his brutal first-round knockout of Robert Helenius last October.
      Free agent Ngannou, meanwhile, was last in action last January in his first and final defence of the UFC heavyweight crown against Ciryl Gane. More

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      Jake Paul’s dad invites Tyson Fury and his ‘bully’ dad John round for Christmas but snubs Tommy ahead of son’s fight

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      TYSON FURY and his “bully” dad John have been invited round Jake Paul’s for Christmas – but Tommy has been snubbed. Paul finally faces his celebrity boxing rival next Sunday in Saudi Arabia, after Tommy pulled out twice before amid injury and US visa issues.
      Logan Paul with brother Jake and dad GregCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Tyson Fury with his dad John
      The American’s dad Greg pleaded with his son to walk away from the fight after their plagued past.
      And the animosity towards Tommy remains with Greg in no rush to make amends over a festive meal.
      He told Top Rank: “I like Tyson Fury. The dad’s kind of a punk and a bully but I like his energy. Tommy is straight up a p***y.
      “But here is my offer. Tyson and the Dad you are welcome to come to ours for Christmas and thanksgiving when we are together.
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      “Tommy I’m afraid you are going to have to stay at home because your wife will not want you to be here.”
      Paul, 26, then shouted: “Tommy you are not invited man.”
      The YouTuber-turned prizefighter has struck up a surprise friendship with Tommy’s champion brother Tyson, 34.
      And after Paul traveled to London for a face off, the two ran into each other.
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      Tyson faked a punch to Paul before the two embraced and even posed for a picture.
      But Tommy, 23, slammed him for switching up so quickly and not standing his ground.
      He told Queensberry Promotions: “I’ve seen it, it’s all the makings of a s***house.
      “He was talking s*** about my dad, saying he didn’t know anything about boxing, he didn’t know how to train fighters and what not.
      “But then Tyson walked in the room all of a sudden and he’s up his a*** a hundred miles. You can just tell a fighter when you see one.
      “A legitimate fighter would say what he’s saying and it doesn’t matter who walks in the room, they’d still stand by it. ‘Yeah, that’s what I think.’
      “But for him, Tyson walked in the room and he crumbled, s*** himself. So that’s the measure of the man I’m dealing with.”
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury fight ahead of their February 26 fightCredit: Getty More

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      Deontay Wilder is now a ‘free agent’ after Eddie Hearn teases shock talks… paving way for Anthony Joshua super-fight

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      DEONTAY WILDER is a “free agent” after Eddie Hearn teased talks – paving way for an Anthony Joshua super-fight.Wilder revealed he is still on good terms with Premier Boxing Champions – but is speaking to other outfits.
      Deontay Wilder announced himself as a free agentCredit: Getty
      He told 78SportsTV : “No bad blood. I’m still part of PBC. I’m just an open agent, open fighter.
      “I want to fight on all types of platforms, I’m willing to work with anyone. I have no problem with PBC, we’re still thriving.
      “We’re still working together as far as I know of. Me and Al Haymon still communicate, there is no bad blood.
      “We are working on a number of things and I shall return real soon, it has just been an ongoing thing dealing with the business of boxing.
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      “We have been travelling to all the different places, because I want to know what is going on and where it is going to take place.
      “Once we get everything together, we are going to make an announcement and it is going to be amazing.”
      Joshua’s alliance with sports streaming app DAZN and Wilder’s history with Showtime and Fox made a TV deal hard to negotiate.
      But the American’s team have remained open to at last making a blockbuster deal with AJ.
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      Hearn was probed on whether he himself has spoken to Wilder and the promoter failed to deny it.
      Asked by iD Boxing if he has spoken to Wilder, he responded: “Possibly.”
      Joshua, 33, returns on April 1 against Jermaine Franklin, 29, following consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk, 36.
      Meanwhile Wilder, 37, has been ordered into a WBC final eliminator bout against Andy Ruiz Jr, 33, with talks ongoing.
      Anthony Joshua with promoter Eddie HearnCredit: Getty More