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      John Fury urged son Tommy to walk away from Jake Paul fight before Love Island star sealed grudge bout

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      TOMMY FURY ignored pleas from his dad to walk away from Jake Paul fight talks. The celebrity boxing rivals will make it third time lucky when they face off in Saudi Arabia on February 26, after Tommy twice pulled out before due to injury and visa issues.
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury ahead of their fightCredit: Getty
      It has kept the rivalry brewing for nearly two years, leaving their score still unsettled.
      So Tommy, 23, was willing to do whatever it took to finally meet Paul, 26, in the ring, even if it meant going against his dad’s advice.
      John told FreeBets.com: “What it was, I said let’s move on from it because I believed it was a 50-50 thing with a fair split.
      “But Tommy said to me, ‘Dad I want to fight this man, it is not about the money I have had enough of him. As long as they pay me somewhere near what is acceptable, let’s get this deal done’.
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      “We have probably been well underpaid, the money is one thing but if he knocks Jake spark out the world is his oyster.
      “Tommy will be a very popular man come the 26th of February, I can guarantee that.”
      Tommy’s dad and champion brother Tyson have warned he must vacate their famous fighting surname and RETIRE in defeat to Paul.
      And John has even claimed anything less than a knockout would be a disappointment.
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      He said: “It will, absolutely will.
      “We’ve not trained for points because we know we’re away from home, he’s probably co-promoting it somewhere.
      “He’s got to be carried out that ring, he ‘s got to be stopped, that’s what we’re trained to do, stop him and that’s what he’s getting stopped.
      “Goldilocks is getting stopped. The big bad wolf’s coming to get him.”
      John Fury with his son TommyCredit: Rex More

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      ‘A KO win’ – Adam Azim makes one-sided prediction for Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury

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      ADAM AZIM has backed Tommy Fury to knock out Jake Paul in their upcoming fight.Azim, one of Britain’s biggest boxing talents, is unbeaten in his eight fights recording six wins by KO.
      Tommy Fury is preparing to finally face off with Jake PaulCredit: Getty
      Paul counting down the days until his fight with FuryCredit: Instagram @jakepaul
      The Assassin, 20, recently spent time with Fury while training in Shane McGuigan’s gym.
      And, speaking to Pro Boxing Fans, Azim revealed that he is backing Fury to knock Paul out.
      He said: “Tommy Fury wins by knockout. I believe Tommy Fury will knock him out. I really hope he knocks him out, so it shows Jake Paul that this is real boxing.
      “I’ve met Tommy a few times and he’s a very nice guy, and he’s a great fighter.”
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      Fury and social media star Paul will finally face off against one another in Saudi Arabia having seen the grudge match postponed twice.
      On both occasions it was Fury who pulled out, once through injury and a second time after being denied entry into the United States.
      The bout is set to be a big pay day for both men with it being televised worldwide on pay-per-view.
      SportsZion claim that Paul, 26, is set to make at least £2.3million and take home 65 per cent of the PPV sales.
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      Fury, 23. is set to earn £1.6m and take home the remaining 35 per cent.
      In his last fight, Paul beat UFC legend Anderson Silva while Fury last fought on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather’s exhibition bout against Deji in Dubai.
      Fury and Paul’s fight is set to take place on Sunday, February 26 in Saudi Arabia. More

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      Five options for Tyson Fury if Oleksandr Usyk fight falls apart including all-Brit clash and scrap against UFC legend

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      TYSON FURY is already being presented with alternative routes in case an undisputed title fight with Oleksandr Usyk collapses. The pound-for-pound stars are in talks for the heavyweight division’s first ever four-belt unification bout.
      Tyson Fury is still in talks to fight Oleksandr UsykCredit: Getty
      Oleksandr Usyk could be forced to fight Tyson Fury in EnglandCredit: Reuters
      But it looks as though Saudi Arabia is now out of the question with Wembley on April 29 the new frontrunner.
      It means both will have to accept pay cuts while Usyk, 36, faces conceding the lion’s share and home advanatage.
      Although ever the superstar, Fury, 34, is not exactly in shortage of potential backup options and here SunSport runs down the best of the bunch.
      Anthony Joshua
      Fans are not yet ready to give up on the Battle of Britain and neither is Eddie Hearn as he said AJ will fight Fury if he beats Jermaine Franklin on April 1.
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      Hearn told iFL TV: “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.”
      Anthony Joshua with promoter Eddie HearnCredit: PA
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      Francis Ngannou
      Ngannou, 36, is now the hottest free agent on the market after failing to extend his UFC contract.
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      And he has flirted with an unprecedented hybrid bout against Fury, under boxing rules, with 4oz gloves in the cage.
      Promoter Frank Warren remains hopeful the Usyk fight will be agreed but confirmed Ngannou is an alternative.
      He told SecondsOut: “That’s an option that Tyson’s mentioned to me if this fight falls through. But, I don’t think it will fall through.”
      Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou at WembleyCredit: BT SPORTS
      Joe Joyce
      Joyce, 37, is the WBO mandatory challenger for Usyk’s belt and in line to challenge the winner of the undisputed fight.
      And sharing the same promoter in Warren, the Hall of Famer wants Fury to face Joyce in the summer at Wembley.
      But if talks with Usyk hit a dead end, Joyce could be eyed as the backup alternative for Fury’s stadium return.
      Joyce first returns on April 15 against Zhilei Zhang, 39, but would be ready to challenge for the title in the summer.
      Joe Joyce and Oleksandr Usyk face off against Tyson FuryCredit: Jamie McPhilimey
      Deontay Wilder
      Wilder has shared one of the most epic rivalries with Fury in heavyweight history, drawing their first but losing the two rematches.
      And they could be made to do it all over again with Wilder, 37, highly ranked within the WBC.
      He has been ordered into a final eliminator bout against Andy Ruiz Jr, 33, to determine the next in line for Fury’s belt.
      But with the two teams familiar business partners, a shock deal could be struck to get a fourth fight on.
      Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder shared a trilogy seriesCredit: Getty
      Andy Ruiz Jr
      Fury has opened the door to facing the only heavyweight champion in history with Mexican descent.
      But Ruiz is lined up with either a title eliminator against Wilder or Filip Hrgovic.
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      Although he remains a pay-per-view attraction, meaning he cannot be ruled out of facing Fury sooner rather than later.
      And Warren has a working relationship with Ruiz’s Premier Boxing Champions backers.
      Andy Ruiz Jr has called out Tyson Fury beforeCredit: EPA More

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      Jake Paul will be on path to stunning world title fight if he beats Tommy Fury after WBC announcement

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      JAKE PAUL can work himself into a shock WBC world title shot by beating Tommy Fury. The celebrity boxing rivals are finally set to fight, on February 26 in Saudi Arabia, after Fury twice pulled out before due to injury and visa issues.
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury ahead of their fightCredit: Reuters
      And the stakes have been raised for Paul after the WBC announced he will earn a world ranking should he win.
      A statement read: “WBC President, Mauricio Sulaiman, confirms that if Jake Paul wins his upcoming bout against Tommy Fury, The WBC ratings committee will rank him in the Cruiserweight division.”
      For any contender to contest for a WBC title, they would need to be ranked within the governing body.
      Meaning, should he beat Fury and be placed in the ratings, it clears his path to a shot at the world championship.
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      Paul, 26, is 6-0 since turning professional in 2020, but is yet to face a recognised boxer.
      Fury, 23, will be his first, causing outrage over his potential WBC ranking.
      When 13-1 heavyweight Hasim Rahman Jr, 31, replaced the Brit in August, the WBC confirmed a win would earn Paul a ranking.
      But the fight got cancelled on just a week notice due to a weight disagreement.
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      Paul instead went onto beat UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, in October, his biggest win to date.
      The YouTuber-turned boxer was rewarded a made up WBC “amateur” belt for his white collar win over KSI’s brother Deji in 2018.
      And he has maintained a good relationship ever since with WBC boss Sulaiman.
      He said: “Jake Paul has been close to The WBC for several years, starting with the first event promoted in the UK when his brother, Logan, fought KSI; On that night Jake won The WBC amateur belt in the undercard fights.
      “Jake has dedication and respect to the sport and The WBC will not tolerate discrimination against anyone, he deserves the opportunities that any other boxer has.
      “He demonstrated punching power and improved skills as well as a solid chin, Tommy Fury represents a clear challenge to Paul in a battle of two undefeated professional boxers.
      “Jake has enrolled in VADA testing Clean Boxing Program, yet another strong reason to support his stance as a boxer.”
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      Tyson Fury ring girl sets pulses racing in sexy lingerie as she treats fans to Valentine’s Day video

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      FAMOUS ring girl Antonia Salt took social media by storm with a racy lingerie post on Valentine’s Day.The stunning Chesterfield-born model has appeared in various blockbuster boxing matches, including Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte in April.
      Ring girl Antonia Salt took social media by storm with some racy lingerie
      Antonia Salt has appeared in Tyson Fury fights as a ring girl
      Antonia Salt left her fans in awe with some sexy poses on Valentine’s Day
      Antonia posed with nothing but a white set of lacy underwear in a short clip that saw her pull off a series of sexy poses for her fans.
      The model left her 34,000 Instagram followers in awe with her steamy content.
      Antonia issued the following caption: “Happy v day my loves.”
      And an imminent return to the ring can’t be ruled out for the model as Fury is gearing up for another big fight.
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      The Gypsy King has been continuously linked with a mega clash against fellow undefeated heavyweight Oleksandr Usyk.
      Negotiations over the historic bout have stagnated since they resumed last December, laying waste to the initial target date of March 4.
      But SunSport understands Usyk’s manager and promoter Alexander Krassuyk flew into London on Tuesday to finalise the fight.
      It’s reported that the sticking point over the deal is the purse split, which Krassuyk wants to be 50-50.
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      Saudi Arabia was initially the frontrunner to land the first undisputed heavyweight showdown in nearly a quarter of a century.
      But Wembley is now a serious contender to host the historic fight.
      April 29 is the new working date for the bout, which Fury’s promoter Frank Warren is optimistic will come to fruition.
      Antonia Salt shared a special Valentine’s Day message to her followers
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      ‘Expecting Tommy to hit you hard?’ – Watch Jake Paul do bizarre NECK workout in the gym as fans left baffled

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      JAKE PAUL has showed off a bizarre neck workout in the gym that has left fans completely baffled. The star is preparing for his highly-anticipated clash with rival Tommy Fury later this month in what is his biggest test since he began boxing.
      Jake Paul is putting himself through his paces with a gruelling training routineCredit: Instagram mostvaluablepromotions
      A clash with Tommy Fury awaits on February 26Credit: Instagram mostvaluablepromotions
      Fans can’t wait for the bout after months of the pair going head-to-head on social media.
      Paul has been hitting the gym but one device to strengthen his neck has confused fans.
      The Youtuber showed off a video on social media of himself wearing a cap that was connected to a barbell weight by chains.
      The star then repeatedly lifts his head a few inches in an attempt to strengthen his neck muscles.
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      With music in the background and Paul’s trainer keeping count, the shirtless 26-year-old forced his way through the set with a resilient expression.
      Fans had fun at Paul’s expense as they reacted to the video.
      One wrote on Instagram: “Why are you doing so much neck training? Expecting Tommy to hit you hard?
      Another said: “Internet gonna break after that.”
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      But one fan said: “Beast mode!!! Tommy’s going down.”
      Paul looked determined in the gym as he prepares for the career-defining Saudi Arabian clash.
      But Fury has goaded his rival in recent days and claimed he is “very pale in the face” and “struggling to sleep”.
      The Love Island star has also branded Paul a “circus act” ahead of the February 26 fight as he looks to defend his 8-0 record.
      Meanwhile, his dad John Fury has insisted that Tommy has knocked out sparring partners and left them with broken jaws.
      Paul has also joined in with the pre-fight exchanges and yesterday posted hilarious Valentine’s Day pictures as he revealed his true love. More

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      Jake Paul ‘very pale in the face’ and ‘struggling to sleep’ just days before grudge fight against Tommy Fury

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      JAKE PAUL looks “very pale in the face” and is “struggling to sleep.”That’s according to Tommy Fury, who is confident of beating the “circus act” social media star later this month.
      Tommy Fury reckons Jake Paul is already ‘looking pale’ ahead of their fightCredit: Getty
      Paul and Fury have finally agreed a date to fight after months of verbal sparring online.
      The duo will collide in Saudi Arabia on February 26.
      And the fight represents Paul’s biggest test yet after winning all six of his pro bouts so far.
      As for Fury, the half-brother of world heavyweight champ Tyson, he will be keen to ensure his 8-0 record becomes nine unbeaten.
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      But the former Love Island star is backing himself to make quick work of Paul.
      Fury believes the American is already feeling “intimidated”, with the signs showing on his face.
      And Fury also reckons he could stun the boxing world by KO’ing Paul in the first round.
      Fury told the Mail: “Jake Paul, he is what he is – he’s a circus act.
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      “His whole persona, the way he deals with things, the way he tries to negotiate is all a circus act, to be honest.
      “I’m glad we got everything over the line. I’ve got a great team behind me – I believe more of a professional team – and I believe that’s why we got it over the line.
      “I think Jake’s already intimidated/ Every bit of news I see on him, he’s very white, he’s very pale in the face, he looks like he’s been struggling for sleep. 
      “He doesn’t look confident to me. I’ve been in this game a long time, my whole family have, and we know the signs when we see them. I’ll leave Jake to have the sleepless nights.
      “This fight will not go to points. There’s no way Jake Paul will hear the final bell. It could be done in one round. 
      “Whenever I connect cleanly, whether it’s to body or head, he will go, and he won’t recover. I’m very confident of that. 
      “One shot is all it will take, and all it ever takes, especially with the likes of this guy, who’s never been hit right in his career. 
      “Jake Paul’s never been hit, so what happens when he sees a blue flash? When his legs go heavy? 
      “You can only get used to those pressure situations through being in them. At the end of the day, he’s a guy who has no idea what’s coming to him.” More

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      Anthony Joshua will face Tyson Fury this summer with blockbuster fight back ON if Oleksandr Usyk bout collapses

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA is ready for a Tyson Fury super-fight in the summer if talks to unify the division collapse. Fury and Usyk are closing in on a deal for the heavyweight division’s first ever four-belt undisputed title decider.
      Anthony Joshua ahead of his return fightCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Tyson Fury is still in talks to fight Oleksandr UsykCredit: REUTERS
      The historic unification now looks set to land at Wembley instead of Saudi Arabia.
      But a UK bout will mean the pound-for-pound stars taking a pay cut due to the inflated sums on offer in the Middle East.
      Promoter Eddie Hearn remains sceptical on whether terms can be agreed between Fury, 34, and Usyk, 36.
      And he claimed Joshua, 33, will be ready to capitalise if he beats Jermaine Franklin, 29, in his April 1 return.
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      Hearn told iFL TV: “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.”
      Joshua has lost twice to Usyk on the spin, surrendering the WBA, IBF and WBO belts.
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      But he returns in a bid to boost his confidence against Franklin, the American beaten by Dillian Whyte, 34, in November.
      Meanwhile, April 29 in London is the target date for Fury to unify the belts against Usyk.
      But Hearn warned not to rule out AJ finally fighting his great rival, believing it is bigger than the undisputed bout.
      Hearn added: “I have no idea whether Fury-Usyk is going to happen or not. I can give you my opinion.
      “But I’m telling you, if that fight doesn’t happen, we will take the Fury fight.
      “He will take that fight, he will take the [Deontay] Wilder fight, he’ll take them all.
      “But don’t be surprised to see that fight in the summer if the other one doesn’t happen because that’s much bigger than the Usyk fight. Much bigger.
      “So, just something I’ve been thinking about lately. Might be a little tinkle to George Warren. But we’ll see.”
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