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      Fans question Tommy Fury’s preparation for Jake Paul fight as Love Island star spars brutal bare-knuckle boxer

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      TOMMY FURY has divided opinion over his questionable training methods to fight Jake Paul. The celebrity boxing rivals are in camp after announcing the latest rescheduling of their bout, on February 26 in Saudi Arabia.
      Bare-knuckle boxer Danny Christie and Tommy FuryCredit: https://www.instagram.com/ifltvboxing/
      Jake Paul during a sparring session of his ownCredit: Instagram @jakepaul
      Paul, 26, has set up shop in Dubai, just 700 miles away from the scene of the pay-per-view fight in Riyadh.
      Meanwhile Fury, 23, has been training in Bolton at the Elite-Boxing in Bolton, headed up by head coach Alex Matvienko.
      And the gym welcomed Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship star Danny Christie through their doors to spar.
      Fans feared Fury made a mistake by bringing the bare-knuckle boxer into sparring opposed to a more traditional style.
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      One said: “He should be sparring real boxers.”
      Another said: “Another mistake from tommy.”
      One added: “Needs to be sparring top class boxers or people above him to prepare.. hope he don’t take it lightly.”
      But others suggested Christie’s style could match up well to Paul’s, who only debuted as a professional three years ago.
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      One said: “Pretty obvious why he’s chosen him for sparring you divs.
      “He will be quite similar to Paul in terms of technical ability quite crude and power reliant. Maybe a bit better technically than Paul if anything tbh he’s decent.
      “Will show tommy and his team ways to deal with that unpredictable unschooled if you style. Of course he’s sparring with other people, deary me.”
      Another argued: “Christie and Paul are similar styles! Good choice imo! Unorthodox!”
      One commented: “I’m a fan of this. Good little fighter is Danny and absolutely relentless. Good sparring for Tommy that.”
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      Jake Paul backed to beat Tommy Fury in grudge fight by ex-UFC star Luke Rockhold who says Brit ‘ain’t got no dog in him’

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      JAKE PAUL will beat Tommy Fury, who “ain’t got no dog in him”, according to ex-UFC champion Luke Rockhold. Paul is finally set to face Fury on February 26, who has been forced out of the grudge match twice before due to injury and US visa issues.
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury facing off ahead of their fightCredit: Reuters
      It will be the YouTuber-turned prizefighter’s first opponent with a recognised professional boxing record in his 6-0 career.
      But Rockhold – who left the UFC this year – blasted 23-year-old Fury’s boxing ability and predicted Paul to win the Saudi Arabia fight.
      He told InsideFighting: “You gotta have a dog in you. He ain’t got no dog in him. I’ve watched him fight. He doesn’t even finish his punches.
      “You know, he has no commitment to finishing it. He’s a show. He’s a show fighter. And I got Jake.
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      “And I don’t even think Jake has that much, like, he has commitment, at least. He doesn’t have patience.
      “He doesn’t have that f***ing mentality when he gets in the game, I think he’s blinded. He’s got that deer in the headlights, but at least he throws.”
      Paul, 26, beat UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, in his last fight in October, his biggest win to date.
      But Rockhold, 38, mocked the victory and called to fight the American after mutually parting with the UFC.
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      He said to TMZ: “Stop trying to fight little dudes. F***ing [155] pounders. You’re a middleweight.
      “If you want to fight a middleweight, I got hands. We can do anything we want. I really don’t care. I’d beat that guy in my sleep.”
      “I got some freedom to do some things and as you can see, I like throwing hands these days.
      “Fight people your own f***ing weight. Straight up. And champions, a real champion, a real contender.
      “A real someone who can put you on your ass. not old guys, 55-year-olds, or lightweights.
      “You can’t even get above a welterweight, dog, So, step up.”
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      Anthony Joshua warned he should have kept coach Robert Garcia by trainer who led Andy Ruiz Jr to victory over Brit

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      THE trainer who led Andy Ruiz Jr to victory over Anthony Joshua reckons the British star should have stuck by coach Robert Garcia. AJ hired Garcia after defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in September 2021, parting with long-time cornerman Rob McCracken.
      Anthony Joshua with trainer Robert GarciaCredit: PA
      Andy Ruiz Jr with ex-coach Manny Robles in 2019Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      But after losing in his Saudi Arabia rematch to Usyk last August, Joshua again went back to the drawing board.
      Ahead of his proposed return fight on April 1, he has linked up with trainer of the year candidate Derrick James in Texas.
      But Manny Robles – who guided Ruiz in both his win and loss over AJ in 2019 – believes Garcia should have been given more time.
      Robles told Fight Hub:“When Anthony Joshua was with Robert, Robert couldn’t have had it any harder facing Usyk, facing one of the top fighters in the heavyweight division. So he didn’t have it easy.
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      “So, he didn’t have time to implement his style on Joshua because it was too fast, too soon, and too quick.
      “On the other hand, with this new coach, he’s going to potentially have a tune-up fight.
      “It’s not going to be as hard as a fight with Usyk. Although there’s no such thing as a tune-up fight, really, or an easy fight, if you will.
      “He didn’t have it easy for Robert. It would have been nice for Joshua to stick with Robert for another fight or so, and by the way, Joshua showed a lot in that second fight against Usyk.
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      “He went to the body, which is something he’s not accustomed to doing. He did better.
      “He fought a better fight the second time around. Unfortunately, he came up short, but it was a lot closer than the first fight.”
      Joshua, 33, is in need of a confidence-building win after consecutive defeat to pound-for-pound star Usyk, 36.
      And Jermaine Franklin, 29, is set to be his next opponent, despite a narrow loss to Dillian Whyte, 34, in November.
      Robles believes Garcia would have benefitted from a similar type of bout but backed AJ’s decision to hire James.
      He said: “I don’t know what they’re thinking, but I would stick with Robert.
      “I would stick with Robert and give him an opportunity to implement his style, and you might see a bigger change in Joshua.
      “Derrick James is a great trainer, and now he’s got to start all over again. He’s a great coach, and he’s proved it time and time again.
      “As a matter of fact, in my humble opinion, he should have been trainer of the year. Again, he came up short.
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      “He’s got Charlo, and he’s got Errol Spence, Frank Martin. They didn’t give it to him but well deserved.
      “Derrick James is a great trainer, but when you keep jumping from one coach to another, you got to start all over again. At this level, I don’t know.”
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      Tyson Fury will be ‘a step behind’ Oleksandr Usyk in the ring as ex-world champion Tony Bellew makes prediction U-turn

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      TYSON FURY has been warned he faces being “a step behind” the elusive Oleksandr Usyk as Tony Bellew made a U-turn in his fight prediction. Fury, 34, and Usyk, 36, have been negotiating the heavyweight division’s first four-belt undisputed decider since the new year.
      Tyson Fury facing off with Oleksandr UsykCredit: Reuters
      And despite talks dragging on, a fight date in Saudi Arabia on April 29 is being eyed.
      The drawn out discussions have allowed for several opinions to alter on how the bout will play out.
      And ex-cruiserweight world champion Bellew – who was sent into retirement by Usyk in 2018 – has also changed his mind.
      He told JOE: “I’ve always thought Fury’s going to be too big, but the closer this has drawn I actually side towards Usyk.
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      “I think Usyk is the only one that can beat him. What I will say about Tyson Fury is, since linking up with SugarHill, his style has evolved massively.
      “He is no longer a feather fisted fighter. He’s a heavy handed, pressure counter puncher.
      “I think it’s one of the best transformations I’ve ever seen in a fighter.
      “I’ve always thought he’s gonna be a really huge, awkward heavyweight that is a nightmare to fight, but now he’s a big, awkward, dangerous heavyweight.”
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      Bellew points to Fury’s 2013 win over former cruiserweight Steve Cunningham, who dropped the Gypsy King, to strengthen his case.
      He added: “The only problem is, at that kind of weight and that kind of size, he’s always going to be a step behind Oleksandr Usyk.
      “Usyk has got the greatest footwork in the world. His feet are just exceptional.
      “I understand the theory of Fury being the favourite going in, but if anyone is going to beat him, it’s going to be Oleksandr Usyk because he is quick enough to dart in and out all night.
      “He is fit enough. He is sharp enough. To take [Fury’s] quote, the hardest he’s ever pushed was Steve Cunningham, a cruiserweight who dropped him.
      “If you think Steve Cunningham’s style is hard, wait till you f***ing get in the ring with Oleksandr Usyk, mate.”
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      If Anthony Joshua doesn’t win that fight, we’ve got a major problem, says Eddie Hearn ahead of Jermaine Franklin scrap

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      EDDIE HEARN has admitted if Anthony Joshua does not beat Jermaine Franklin in his return fight, they face a major problem. AJ is coming off consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk and is set to come back on April 1 at the O2 Arena.
      Anthony Joshua with promoter Eddie HearnCredit: PA
      Both Joshua and Franklin have agreed terms to the fight, but promoter Hearn insisted neither have officially signed despite ongoing talks.
      An announcement is due to come this week, which will mark AJ’s must-win comeback bout.
      Hearn told BBC Sport: “There’s a lot of pressure to come back. Because if AJ don’t win that fight, then we’ve got a major problem.”
      Joshua, 33, has linked up with new trainer Derrick James in Texas following double defeat by Usyk, 36.
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      He watched from ringside in November as Dillian Whyte, 34, edged past Franklin, 29, in a disputed decision win.
      It has set up the pair of amateur rivals-turned professional opponents for a summer stadium rematch.
      But first AJ returns back at the O2 for the first time in seven years as Hearn warned to expect a throwback performance.
      He said: “I’m telling you now this guy is still a top three heavyweight in the world capable of regaining his world heavyweight title on April the 1st at the O2 Arena , probably against Jermaine Franklin.
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      “You will see the return of Anthony Joshua. Honestly I believe you will see a statement from a guy who is very dangerous, very motivated to become a three-time heavyweight champion.”
      Joshua has faced criticism for returning against Franklin, but Hearn hit back: “Tyson Fury has just beat Deontay Wilder, just beat Dillian Whyte and then fought Derek Chisora.
      “Anthony Joshua’s got defeat to Usyk, defeat to Usyk, and fighting Jermaine Franklin who many feel beat Dillian Whyte.
      “I mean, it’s a really tough fight.”
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      Jake Paul ‘can’t punch properly’ as coach Shane McGuigan tells Tommy Fury how to beat boxing rival in grudge fight

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      TOMMY FURY has been assured Jake Paul “can’t punch properly” as coach Shane McGuigan told him how to win the grudge fight. The celebrity boxing pair are set to finally meet in the ring on February 26 in Saudi Arabia.
      Jake Paul faces Tommy Fury on February 26Credit: Reuters
      Tommy Fury fights Jake Paul in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty
      Fury has been forced to pull out twice before due to a rib injury in December 2021 and US visa issue last August.
      Before he was denied access into America, the boxer linked up with McGuigan with his dad John and brother Tyson also unable to travel.
      The esteemed British trainer will not be involved in the latest rescheduling of the fight, but has backed Fury to win.
      McGuigan told SecondsOut: “I feel like he had a good jab, he had good feet and really that is enough to beat Jake Paul, in my eyes.
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      “A guy who is explosive, throws a good right hook over the top but really leaves his feet behind him, is not programmed to punch properly.
      “Reasonably fast hands and it’s all in rotation but he doesn’t move his feet, and track and punch, he’s boxing guys that are static and standing there.
      “So, yeah I think if he sticks to the jab, gets himself moving and doesn’t trade up with him just busts him up with the jab for three or four rounds, he should beat him.”
      Fury, 23, becomes the first opponent Paul, 26, will face with a recognised professional boxing record.
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      And McGuigan believes his experience around two-time champion Tyson, 34, sets him up for success in the Middle East.
      He said: “Well, understanding boxing you’ve got to say that Tommy Fury knows a lot more about boxing than Jake Paul.
      “Because he understands it, he’s been around it, he’s seen it first-hand what you have to do to win world title fights.
      “How you have to spar and how you have to go through these training camps.
      “Not just setting up a ring in your house, eating cereal and whatever and going and doing a little session, and then going out and making a little YouTube video and going back and doing another little session.
      “That’s not how world champions train, at least he’s been round a gym that knows what you need to do to win these fights.
      “Jake Paul’s a good athlete and he’s getting success through his athletic prowess but not necessarily through his boxing technical ability. So it does lie in Tommy’s favour.”
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      Tyson Fury jokes brother Tommy will ‘go mad’ after taking picture with Jake Paul ahead of bitter grudge fight

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      TYSON FURY joked his brother Tommy will “go mad” after he posed for a picture with rival Jake Paul. Tyson’s younger sibling Tommy faces Paul on February 26 in Saudi Arabia in the latest rescheduling of their grudge match.
      Tyson Fury posing with brother Tommy’s opponent Jake PaulCredit: @jakepaul
      Tommy Fury faces Jake Paul on February 26 in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Reuters
      But the WBC heavyweight world champion has struck up a surprise friendship with the 6-0 YouTuber-turned boxer.
      He even gatecrashed one of Paul’s interview and faked a punch – before giving the American a hug.
      And after the two took a picture together, Tyson, 34, said: “I’m going to post that now and Tommy’s going to go mad!”
      And Paul claimed the pair are best friends for life after posing with Tyson and his two sons.
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      He said: “I already said, we’re BFFLs.”
      Tommy, 23, is finally set to get Jake, 26, in the ring having pulled out twice before amid injury and US visa issues.
      And the pair of celebrity boxing rivals faced off for the first time last weekend at Wembley Arena.
      Tyson was ringside and warned Paul to his face of the consequences for whoever loses the celebrity boxing bout.
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      He said: “The two guys are putting it on. They’re both undefeated and whoever loses is pretty much f****d, I think.
      “There’s not a lot to say. It’s like me, when you speak a lot of s*** you have to back it up and that’s it.
      “I’ve been doing these for years, 30-odd times in a row and now it’s time for the big boys to do it. I’m excited, I’m really excited.”
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      Tommy Fury says Jake Paul will ‘NEVER step foot in a boxing ring’ again after fight and vows to ’emphatically’ KO rival

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      TOMMY FURY said Jake Paul will “NEVER step foot in a boxing ring ever again” after they meet at the end of the month. The celebrity boxing pair have announced the latest rescheduling of their grudge match, on February 26 in Saudi Arabia.
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury ahead of their fightCredit: Getty
      Fury, 23, becomes the first opponent Paul, 26, will face with a recognised professional boxing record.
      And he vowed to be the last by burying the YouTube star’s career as a prizefighter in the Diriyah desert.
      Fury told Queensberry Promotions: “Enjoy your last training camp.
      “Pay everybody a bit more, you know, ‘Thanks for the good times on the way,’ because you’re gonna be kissing the canvas, and you’ll never step foot in a boxing ring ever again.”
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      The pay-per-view bout has been billed The Truth as the two look to finally settle their score in the ring.
      And Fury said: “The truth is Jake Paul will be knocked out emphatically in a few rounds. This man can’t live with me.”
      The brother of heavyweight champion Tyson, 34, was forced to pull out twice before due a rib injury and US visa issue.
      But he looks to put the two years of bitter feuding in the past and end it all between the ropes.
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      Fury said: “My mind’s bulletproof. He can’t get into my mind, I’m training as hard as I’ve ever done before.
      “But I’m training a lot different — I’ve brought different people in, I’m training in different places, training in different styles.
      “He’s not gonna know what hit him. I’ve been there. I’ve seen all this before. I was beating better people than he last fought in my amateur days.”
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