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      ‘That used to get you AJ-Klitschko’ – Fans vent outrage as BT Sport reveal PPV price for Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury

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      THE pay-per-view price for Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury has been revealed – and some boxing fans are raging.The social media stars will collide in a Saudi showdown nearly two years in the making at the end of the month.
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury will collide in a Saudi showdown at the end of the monthCredit: MOST VALUABLE PROMOTIONS
      The pair’s grudge match with be broadcast on BT Sport Box OfficeCredit: GETTY
      Boxing fans will have to pay £19.95 to watch the rivals throw downCredit: GETTY
      BT Sport have won the broadcasting rights for the grudge match in the UK and Ireland and have made it a box office show.
      And boxing fans can watch the pair trade blows for a cool £19.95.
      Fight fans were quick to comment on the fee required to watch the Diryah dust-up, with one saying: “Like anyone’s gonna pay for that, I’ll stick to streaming thanks.”
      Another said: “WTF it’s PPV as well? Haha. Boxing is dead.”
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      And another said: “Think I’d rather go to Wakey Wines and buy a bottle of that overpriced that drink than that.”
      One remarked: “‘That used to get you AJ-Klitschko.”
      Some fans, however, were quite satisfied with the pricing of the pay-per-view punch-up.
      One said: “Bargain, I would have easily paid £29.99 to see this.”
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      Another said: “Should be £49.99.”
      And another said: “That’s actually decent value for once in 2023.”

      One remarked: “Bargain! Surprised it ain’t £30.
      “The future of boxing Tommy fumbles.”
      The social media feud between Paul and Fury, 26 and 23 respectively, began almost two years ago.
      YouTuber turned boxer Paul has repeatedly taken aim at Fury and his girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague and even revealed the birth of their daughter Bambi.

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      And Fury – the brother of WBC heavyweight champ Tyson – vowed to make The Problem Child pay for his words in double quick time.
      In an exclusive interview with SunSport, he said: “I think we all know Tyson by now – and my dad – we all know how to sell pay-per-views, we all know how to hype a fight.
      “I think that’s all that is really.
      “My dad and Tyson both know what’s going to happen in this fight, Tyson’s been there ever since I started boxing, so has my dad.
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      “They know what I’m capable of, they know what my opponent is capable of.
      “And it’s going to be quite an easy night’s work.” More

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      ‘Scared he’ll kill Deontay Wilder’ – John Fury begs Tyson to avoid fourth fight ‘unless he wants funeral on his hands’

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      JOHN FURY is worried that his heavyweight champion son Tyson could KILL rival Deontay Wilder if they fight for a fourth time.Tyson and Wilder fought three times for the WBC world title between 2018 and 2021.
      Secret talks between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder over a FOURTH fight have taken placeCredit: AP
      John Fury is worried son Tyson could KILL WilderCredit: Getty
      The first fight ended a draw despite many feeling Fury should’ve been the only man to have his hand raised.
      Tyson made sure to get the job done in the next two fights, though, winning both with brutal knockouts.
      A unification bout with WBA, IBF, and WBO champ Oleksandr Usyk is expected to take place later this year, but reports suggest secret talks have been held with Wilder over a fourth fight at Wembley IF negotiations fall through.
      Dad John believes a fourth meeting would be a bad idea, fearing son Tyson could KILL Wilder.
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      John told Freebets.com: “I’m worried about him fighting Wilder because I’m afraid of him killing Wilder.
      “Wilder’s got a cracked skull, his skull is cracked like an egg.
      “That kind of thing can’t be repaired so if Tyson hits him again he could kill him.
      “So I’ve said ‘unless you want a funeral on your hands and the death of Deontay Wilder keep from him’.
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      ” He’s beat him three times, massacred him each time.
      “He beat him [in the controversial draw] when he’d just lost eight stone and been out of the ring for three years.
      “He poses no threat, the only danger he poses is Tyson killing him.
      “That danger and smoke, we don’t want, let him go faff about with these blokes he can hit once and they’ll lay on the floor and carry on, he’s no good to Tyson.
      “I don’t want to go to my grave knowing that my son’s killed somebody.”

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      Anthony Joshua’s new coach revealed he LAUGHED at his tactics in Usyk defeat as he plots Brit’s comeback

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      DERRICK JAMES couldn’t help but laugh when he saw Anthony Joshua’s strategy for his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.The former two-time heavyweight champion went into his rematch with the Ukrainian last August lamenting the tactics employed for their Tottenham tussle in September 2021.
      Anthony Joshua rematch Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia last AugustCredit: REUTERS
      AJ suffered a second successive defeat to the UkranianCredit: Getty
      His tactics for the Saudi showdown baffled new coach Derrick JamesCredit: PA
      Joshua, 33, was more aggressive under now-former trainer Robert Garcia but once again failed to utilise his strengths, much to the surprise of new coach James.
      During an appearance on the DAZN Boxing Show, he said: “When I saw him in the Usyk fight, I thought, ‘What the heck is he doing?’
      “I’m laughing.”
      James, the trainer of world champions Jermall Charlo and Erroll Spence Jr, wouldn’t have had Joshua try to outbox slick southpaw Usyk.
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      When asked if he believed he would’ve coached AJ to victory, he said: “Yeah because I train two left-hand fighters.”
      Joshua has upped sticks to Texas to train with James for his crunch comeback fight with Jermaine Franklin on April 1.
      And James believes working in close proximity to Spence will do wonders for helping Joshua get his mojo back.
      James said of the pair: “They’re good, they talk.
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      “Errol asks him a couple of questions.
      “When Errol is hitting the bag, working out, AJ is watching him.
      “It’s like a mutual respect.
      “That’s what most guys need to get to the next level or get that thing back that they had before.
      “Even with Errol, he sees him doing some things, and they both work off each other.
      “In the last four years, there’s been no gym with two unified champs, especially with an undisputed champ, especially with two champs period in the same gym.
      Credit: SUNSPORT
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      “Frank [Martin] is right there at #1 [at lightweight], so he’s right there to be inspired by all that stuff right there.”
      Joshua is hoping to showcase his hard work with James against American gunslinger Franklin.
      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.
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      “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.” More

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      Lawrence Okolie scraps with Richard Riakporhe at Creed III premiere with boxers held back by pals in incredible scenes

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      BRITISH cruiserweights Lawrence Okolie and Richard Riakphore almost came to blows at the Creed III premiere.The pair were two of several big names to hit the red carpet at Cineworld Leicester Square on Wednesday night for the early screening of the Hollywood movie.

      WBO cruiserweight king Lawrence Okolie looked dapper at the Creed III premiereCredit: SPLASH
      Richard Riakporhe was also in attendanceCredit: SPLASH
      The pair almost came to blows by the snack stand in the concourseCredit: https://twitter.com/MichaelBensonn
      But they almost gave attendees a real fight to watch after clashing at the snack stand at the concourse.
      A fired-up Riakphore twice lunged at the WBO cruiserweight champion as he was being held back by a mystery man.
      Okolie, who was holding his jacket in one hand, managed to frame off the advancing Riakphore and create space.
      Boxing pundit and podcaster Spencer Fearon ended up keeping the peace, holding Okolie back from his fellow Brit.
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      He shouted: “Stop, stop, stop! Stop this. Not here, man.”
      The pair’s clash comes just under a week after the pair did a joint interview, in which they were both cordial when talking about the prospect of facing one another.
      When pressed on the fight, Okolie told Sky Sports: “Don’t say my name ’til you actually want to fight.
      “It’s as easy as this. I will fight that man any time. Any time.
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      “Then it’s done. You’ve got a world champion who doesn’t need to – Richard’s not my mandatory.
      “But, he’s in my country saying he’s the best? See you soon.”
      The pair’s promoter, BOXXER’s Ben Shalom, is open to making the fight later this year, telling talkSPORT: “[Riakporhe] is going to fight for a world title.
      “He’s going to fight Lawrence Okolie in one of the biggest fights, not just in this country, but in the world cruiserweight division.
      “They both want to move up to heavyweight. It’s a massive year.
      “I think we’re going to watch Lawrence Okolie go and unify and win more world titles.
      “I think we’re going to see Richard Riakporhe win his first world title and then I think we’re going to see them meet at the end of the year.” More

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      Jake Paul and Molly-Mae both respond as Tommy Fury flies out to Saudi Arabia for fight with YouTuber

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      JAKE PAUL and Molly-Mae Hague have both responded to Tommy Fury flying out to Saudi Arabia for the biggest fight of his career.The Love Island star will throw down with YouTuber turned boxer Paul in a grudge match nearly two years in the making at the end of the month.
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury will collide in a Saudi grudge match at the end of the monthCredit: Getty
      Fury said his goodbyes to his girlfriend Molly-Mae and baby Bambi as he jetted off to SaudiCredit: INSTAGRAM@TOMMYFURY
      Jake Paul was quick to react to Fury’s departure for the KingdomCredit: INSTAGRAM@JAKEPAUL
      And it didn’t take long for Paul to react to Fury’s heading to The Kingdom, resharing his Instagram post and writing: “Wow, he’s actually gonna show up.”
      A perplexed Paul – who has had to deal with the fight falling through twice – completed the post with hands up and fire emojis.
      It didn’t take long for Fury’s other half Molly-Mae – who he met on Love Island – to send a goodbye message.
      She reshared Fury’s post with three black love heart emojis.
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      Prior to that, she wrote: “And he’s off to go and get that win.
      “We will miss you dadda. So beyond proud of you.”
      Fury was the picture of happiness and brimmed with confidence as he set off for Saudi.
      So much so that he tagged Paul in his farewell post, writing: “Best camp of my entire life.
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      “Saudi… I’m coming. @jakepaul.”
      Paul and Fury, 23 and 26 respectively, have been at one another’s throats for the last two years.
      And Fury, the brother of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson, is looking forward to ending their rivalry once and for all.
      He told MMA Fighting: “Things have got in the way the previous two times.
      “Things well out of my control. A broke[n] rib and everything else that was wrong with the first fight.

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      “The second fight, denied entry into the U.S. Third fight, here we are.
      “Three times is a charm and we’re seeing that.
      “We’re two weeks out.
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      “I’m ripped, I’m ready, I’m fit, I’m strong and I’ve got more in the tank than what it takes to beat Jake Paul.
      “Don’t worry about that.” More

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      ‘We will miss you dadda’ – Molly-Mae and baby Bambi say goodbye to Tommy Fury ahead of Jake Paul fight in Saudi Arabia

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      MOLLY-MAE HAGUE and baby daughter Bambi said goodbye to dad Tommy Fury ahead of his fight with Jake Paul in Saudi Arabia. Fury is making the 4,000 mile trip to finally face Paul, on February 26 in the Middle East.
      Tommy Fury kisses goodbye to Molly-Mae and baby BambiCredit: @mollymae
      Tommy Fury is set for Saudi Arabia to face nemesis Jake PaulCredit: @tommyfury
      But it will come at the cost of leaving girlfriend Molly-Mae and new-born daughter Bambi ahead of the fight of his life.
      Alongside an adorable snap, captioned ‘Our champ’, Molly-Mae wrote: “And he’s off to go get that win. We will miss you dadda… So beyond proud of you.”
      Fury, due to travel to Riyadh, wrote on his own post: “Best camp of my entire life. Saudi… I’m coming.”
      Ever the troll merchant, Paul quickly commented on Fury’s post: “Can’t wait to see you daddy.”
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      Fury, 23, has twice pulled out of fighting Paul, 26, in the past due to a rib injury in December 2021 and US visa issue last August.
      But they hope it will be third time lucky after they once more rescheduled their grudge match, this time on neutral ground.
      And Paul could not resist the chance to aim another dig at Fury and his past pullouts.
      He swiped: “Wow he’s actually gonna show up.”
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      YouTuber-turned 6-0 boxer Paul has beaten ex-MMA champions in Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley and Anderson Silva.
      But Fury will be his first opponent with a recognised boxing record when they meet in the Saudi desert.
      They are scheduled for eight rounds at a catchweight of 185lb with bragging rights, reputations and unbeaten records on the line.
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      ‘He’s dead in my eyes’ – Tyson Fury gives incredibly blunt answer when asked about fighting Anthony Joshua

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      TYSON FURY has closed the door on a fight between him and Anthony Joshua because he is “dead in his eyes”.The heavyweight stars were on course for a Battle of Britain showdown in December but the blockbuster fight failed to come to fruition.
      Tyson Fury has closed the door to a blockbuster clash with Anthony JoshuaCredit: Getty
      Anthony Joshua almost faced Tyson Fury in December but talks collapsedCredit: Alamy
      Fury now has his sights set on a historic undisputed heavyweight clash with fellow undefeated boxing star Oleksandr Usyk.
      And the Gypsy King insists he has “no interest” in facing off against AJ in the near future.
      Fury said: “I don’t even go there anymore.
      “No interest in any AJ questions. Zero. Man’s dead in my eyes.
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      “There’s no business between me and him to be done. Finished.”
      Joshua has also turned his attention elsewhere as he is looking to rebuild his career following two consecutive losses to Usyk.
      The 33-year-old is set to face off against Jermaine Franklin in his April 1 return.
      But the British star’s promoter Eddie Hearn insists his client will be ready to face Fury in the summer if the Gypsy King’s talks with Usyk collapse.
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      Hearn said: “I don’t know what’s gonna happen with this Usyk thing. He may fight Fury next.
      “We’d be open to that fight. If Usyk doesn’t fight Fury, AJ will fight Fury next, in the summer if he gets through Franklin.
      “How about that? Stick that in your pipe and smoke it. He will.” More

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      Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk’s promoters hold showdown talks over fight at Arsenal’s title clash against Man City

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      TYSON FURY and Oleksandr Usyk’s representatives have met up to negotiate a blockbuster fight during the Premier League title showdown between Arsenal and Manchester City.Fury’s UK co-promoter Frank Warren and his son George held talks with Usyk’s rep Alex Krassyuk at the Emirates during perhaps the most crucial match of the Premier League season.
      Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk’s reps met during Arsenal vs Manchester City
      Tyson Fury is growing impatient with talks of a dream fight stallingCredit: PA
      Oleksandr Usyk’s representative wants the purse to be 50-50Credit: PA
      The two undefeated heavyweights have been linked with a megafight for a long time but a deal is still being discussed.
      Talks over the historic bout have stagnated since they resumed last December, laying waste to the initial target date of March 4.
      SunSport reported that Krassuyk flew into London on Tuesday to finalise the undisputed showdown.
      It’s been claimed that the sticking point is the purse split, which Usyk’s manager wants to be 50-50.
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      The two camps are set to discuss some major points, such as the venue for the fight.
      Saudi Arabia was initially the favourite to land the first undisputed heavyweight dust-up in nearly a quarter of a century.
      But Wembley has now emerged as a serious contender to host the bout.
      April 29 is the new working date for the bout, which Warren is optimistic will come to fruition.
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      Fury has grown tired of the delay and has considered the prospect of a hybrid fight with UFC legend Francis Ngannou.
      If the fight falls apart again then the Battle of Britain against Anthony Joshua could finally happen.
      Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn admitted that his client could take the Gypsy King on if AJ beats Jermaine Franklin on April 1. More