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      Muhammad Ali’s grandsons Biaggio and Nico want to make history by reigning as world champions in MMA and boxing

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      MUHAMMAD ALI’S grandson Biaggio is out to make history with brother Nico. Biaggio Ali Walsh is a 3-1 amateur MMA prospect while Nico is a professional boxer, with only a draw blemishing his nine-bout record. 
      Muhammad Ali’s grandson Biaggio is an amateur MMA prospectCredit: Cooper Neill / PFL
      Nico Ali Walsh is a professional middleweight boxerCredit: EPA
      The Klitschko brothers famously ruled the heavyweight division for over a decade while the Charlos both currently hold world titles. 
      Similarly in MMA, the Nogueiras were champions and pioneers of modern day Brazilian jujitsu. 
      But never have two brothers simultaneously ruled over boxing and MMA individually – so the Ali Walsh siblings want to change that. 
      Biaggio, 24, told SunSport: “I believe in my heart that me and my brother were given a gift and the ability to fight is that gift. 
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      “I believe that in my heart and that one day we’ll both be champions. 
      “I don’t think it’s any time soon, I don’t know how I’m going to get there, I don’t know when it will happen or anything, I just know it will happen.” 
      Nico, 22, boxed as an amateur before turning pro in 2021 with Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum, who worked with Ali over 50 years earlier. 
      But for Biaggio, a career in MMA was only realised after giving up on his NFL dream in 2019. 
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      He is now signed to the Professional Fighters League as an amateur prospect. 
      And Biaggio’s bond with Nico has only strengthened through the sport – having been at each other’s throats as kids. 
      He said: “Nico knows how to get under my skin! When we were young he used to get under my skin and really draw it out of me. 
      “But, we’ve always been close. I think the sport only brought us closer, we’re very supportive of each other. 
      “We talk about weight issues, we talk about fighting, we talk about everything, really. He’s my brother, it’s a normal thing to us. 
      “But we’ve always been really close. It’s a blessing, I’m very grateful to have someone that I can relate to. And it’s just us two, I don’t have any other siblings.” 
      Having not turned pro, Biaggio is unable to compete in the PFL’s $1m winner-take-all season which consists of qualification and knockout stages.  
      But he has had two amateur bouts with the PFLand returns next Friday against Travell Miller in the latest of his experience-building bouts. 
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      Biaggio said: “I’m still trying to figure out the right mentality, the right style, I’m still trying to get as much experience as possible. 
      “So going into this fight, I just want to fight. It’s kind of hard to convey it, I just want to go in there fight and get as much experience as possible.”
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      I’m an unbeaten Hall of Fame world champion boxer and offered to fight Jake Paul, but I never heard back

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      JAKE PAUL could get the chance to fight an unbeaten Hall of Fame world champion. The YouTuber-turned prizefighter is 6-1 in his career, having lost for the first time in February to Tommy Fury, 24, in Saudi Arabia.
      Jake Paul lost to Tommy FuryCredit: Getty
      It was the first time the 26-year-old faced an opponent with a prior professional boxing record.
      Now, he returns on August 5 in Texas against ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 38, who is will be making his ring debut.
      But Diaz was a once sparring partner of American legend Andre Ward, who retired in 2017 undefeated in 32 bouts.
      The 2021 Hall of Famer revealed he could be tempted out of retirement for a fight against Paul – having tried to do so before.
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      Ward, 39, told The MMA Hour: “My manager James Prince, one of his sons is real close to Jake Paul.
      “And my induction weekend, Prince reached out to his son and said, ‘Aye man, let Jake know I wanted to see if something was there.’
      “And we never heard back. And that’s not a slight on Jake Paul, I’m not chasing Jake Paul.”
      Fans were left fearing for Diaz after footage emerged of the American hitting pads in training.
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      But Ward – who reigned at super-middle and light-heavyweight – warned not to count the MMA veteran out.
      He said: “People look at that mitt session that they had and they just misread the play, man, [because] those type of shots, they don’t look pretty, but they keep coming.
      “They keep coming from different angles and he’s got some miles on him. He’s been around a long time.
      “[Diaz has] to show that he can take the shot from Jake Paul, because Jake has a natural right hand, it’s got power on it.
      “So if he can take that right hand from Jake Paul, it’s gonna be a tougher fight than people realise, man, because Nate’s going to keep coming.”
      American boxing legend Andre WardCredit: Getty
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      Eddie Hearn delivers HUGE update on Anthony Joshua vs Deontay Wilder and reveals likely destination for mega-fight

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      EDDIE HEARN revealed Anthony Joshua has received an offer to fight Deontay Wilder in Saudi Arabia. Hearn recently announced he sent a deal for AJ to return on August 12 against Dillian Whyte, who he beat in 2015.
      Anthony Joshua with promoter Eddie HearnCredit: PA
      Deontay Wilder is in talks to fight Anthony Joshua in Saudi ArabiaCredit: GETTY
      But negotiations have also been ongoing in the background for Joshua, 33, to meet Wilder, 37, in a super-fight before the year ends.
      Now, the dream bout has moved a step closer to reality with Saudi Arabia’s Skill Challenge Entertainment making a formal offer.
      But, still no contract has been presented, which keeps the fight from being officially confirmed.
      Hearn told iFL TV: “We have an offer without a contract. So we need to wait on that contract.”
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      Joshua returned with victory in April by beating Jermaine Franklin, 29, which came off the back of consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk, 36.
      Meanwhile Wilder has not boxed since knocking out Robert Helenius, 39, in round one of his October 2022 comeback bout.
      Hearn pondered the possibility of AJ waiting out till his end of year blockbuster to avoid the risk of KOing the mega-fight.
      But a return against old rival Whyte – who he first lost to in a 2009 amateur bout – looks to be in the works.
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      Hearn said: “Just discussing it, we had an email conversation today. We’ve got a call probably later today.
      “Like I said, AJ is fighting on August 12th, we’d like it to be against Dillian Whyte, we’ll see if we can make a deal.”
      Joshua has twice fought in Saudi before, beating Andy Ruiz Jr, 33, in their 2019 rematch but losing to Usyk last August.
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      Tyson Fury shows softer side as he’s ‘humbled’ on visit to Bangkok orphanage and shares heartwarming message

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      TYSON FURY exhibited his softer side during a visit to an orphanage in Bangkok.The current WBC heavyweight champion has been no stranger to controversy of late having recently called out Francis Ngannou, Joe Rogan and Anthony Joshua on social media.
      Fury took a break from his fight camp to visit a Bangkok orphanageCredit: https://www.instagram.com
      Fury gave out sweets to the kids at the orphanageCredit: https://www.instagram.com
      Fury was able to exhibit his softer side amid the numerous feuds he’s been recently embroiled inCredit: https://www.instagram.com
      Fury is on a training camp retreat in Thailand as he prepares for his next fight, whoever that may be against.
      Fury alleged that talks with Anthony Joshua’s camp about a fight in August or September collapsed despite him sending a contract to Joshua.
      It would appear that Fury’s team favour a fight this summer but are having trouble finding an opponent.
      He captioned an Instagram post after beginning training in Thailand with: “Training camp in Thailand is on fire!
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      “Feeling unstoppable. Sharpening Steel here in TH.
      “Who really wants it? I’m searching for opponents who won’t cower away from the Gypsy King. I welcome them. Always ready.”
      The failure to make a fight happen with Joshua follows on from Fury’s slated fight with Oleksandr Usyk to unify the heavyweight belts not going ahead.
      The fight was set to go ahead in March but Usyk’s team pulled the plug amid accusations that Fury’s camp kept moving the goalposts.
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      Taking a break from his many social media feuds, Fury visited the HDF Mercy Centre in Bangkok.
      Speaking on the experience he wrote on Instagram: “Today was a humbling experience as I visited an orphanage.
      “Seeing the smiles on these kids’ faces reminded me of the importance of giving back.
      “Spending time with these amazing kids reminded me of the power of love and the importance of giving back.
      “As a father, I believe every child deserves a chance at a bright future.”
      He went on to quote Nelson Mandela.
      He wrote: “As Nelson Mandela once said, ‘There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children.’ ”
      He added: “It’s not just a responsibility as a heavyweight champion, but also a pillar of my faith in Christianity to help those in need.
      “Let’s all remember that every child deserves love, care, and opportunities to thrive.” More

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      Inside Jake and Logan Paul’s £3.2m two-story warehouse gym in Puerto Rico with boxing ring, weights and recovery zones

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      JAKE PAUL has revealed an inside look at the £3.2million warehouse gym he shares with his brother Logan. The pair of social media stars-turned boxers both relocated from Los Angeles to Puerto Rico.
      Jake Paul’s shares a £3.2warehouse gym with brother LoganCredit: YouTube
      The brothers train in the gymCredit: YouTube
      Jake and Logan Paul during a training sessionCredit: YouTube
      Their gloves hang from the locker room
      Jake recently gave a tour of his £13million mansion, which has EIGHT bedrooms, a recording studio and a stunning pool.
      And he also sparred no expense with Logan when they turned an empty 11,800 square foot warehouse into a two-story training facility.
      He said: “This warehouse cost us about $3.5-4million with all the upgrades.”
      Logan has a practise WWE ring outside of the gym but inside is a boxer’s dream.
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      The lower level has two boxing rings, an area full of heavy bags and a separate weight zone for strength and conditioning.
      Their boxing equipment, including gloves and boots, are stored in the locker room while framed pictures of the brothers hang off the wall.
      The ring – which is covered in blood – has a PRBLM CHILD logo canvased in honour of Jake’s boxing nickname.
      To keep in peak physical condition, a cardio section has treadmills, exercise bikes and stairmaster.
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      The boxing bags in the gymCredit: YouTube
      This is where Jake Paul sparsCredit: YouTube
      The gym is decked out with equipmentCredit: YouTube
      The exercise bikes to improve cardioCredit: YouTube
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      Jake also has a fridge full of Celsius, an energy and vitamin drink which sponsors him and acts as his secret weapon.
      He said: “I came in this morning before sparring and I was like, feeling groggy at the end of the week it’s hard to get up and spar a bunch of rounds.
      “Boom, Celsius picked me right up, I had an amazing workout.”
      Going upstairs, Jake has a kitchen and office space which comes in handy for work or meetings.
      The American was beaten for the first time in February, losing a split-decision to Tommy Fury, 24, in Saudi Arabia.
      But he returns on August 5 against ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 38.
      A career in MMA is also on the horizon for Jake, having signed for the Professional Fighters League.
      To prepare for his debut in the cage, he has a jujitsu workout space in the upstairs of his gym with plans to also build an MMA cage.
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      Not forgetting his recovery, Jake has an ice bath and red light therapy and a portable sauna.
      The strength and conditioning areaCredit: YouTube
      Jake Paul pictured in the gymCredit: YouTube
      Jake Paul gives a tour of the upstairsCredit: YouTube
      A grappling space for jiu jitsu
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      Anthony Joshua warned against ‘stupid’ fight after ‘one of the worst performances’ of his career

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      BOXING legend Roy Jones Jr has warned Anthony Joshua against the “stupid” idea of fighting Tyson Fury next. AJ returned in April with victory over Jermaine Franklin in a performance criticised despite the shutout points verdict.
      Anthony Joshua during his fight with Jermaine FranklinCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      And Fury claimed he sent out an offer to his British rival for a fight in September – but Jones urged Joshua against it.
      He told Boxing News: “Why would anyone come off one of the worst performances they’ve had in a long time, and go and fight Tyson Fury? How much sense does that make?
      “Which one of us believes that, based off his last performance, that he would beat Tyson Fury? Who really thinks that?
      “You’ve got to get comfortable with your team first before you take a fight of that magnitude.
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      “He clearly doesn’t have it together with his new trainer yet, so to fight the top guy of the division before having it together with your trainer, how stupid would that be?
      “So no, you don’t put him in with Tyson Fury right now. Let him get comfortable with his new trainer first, then fight Tyson Fury.”
      Joshua, 33, is in talks to return against Dillian Whyte, 35, in a rematch of the fight he won by stoppage in 2015.
      But he also had a blockbuster in Saudi Arabia with Deontay Wilder, 37, in the pipeline for December.
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      It leaves Fury, 34, struggling to find a next opponent following failed talks to unify the belts against Oleksandr Usyk, 36.
      The historic first ever four-belt undisputed decider is still on the cards for December in the Middle East.
      But for now, Fury is seeking a WBC mandatory challenger in the summer to keep him active.
      WBC president Sulaiman told Sky Sports: “We have to take action. There are different options.
      “I will address this with the board of governors because already we’re entering June, and there’s no scenario.
      “That’s a possibility. If Wilder and Ruiz are not fighting for the final elimination, Joshua’s right there at No 3. That’s possible.
      “We have to go through a process. The WBC board of governors will make that decision.”
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      Tyson Fury to be given take it or leave it offer ‘very soon’ for ‘biggest fight of his career’ in December comeback

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      TYSON Fury is to be given a take it or leave it offer “very soon” for the “biggest fight of his career”.The Gypsy King will be presented with the chance to make a return to the boxing ring in December of this year.
      Tyson Fury is set to receive a take it or leave it fight offer ‘very soon’Credit: Getty
      Fury has not fought since the end of 2022, when he beat Derek Chisora via a 10th round TKO in London.
      Talks over potential bouts with Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk have since stalled, with Fury taunting both his rivals on social media.
      However, a fight with Usyk to crown the undisputed heavyweight world champion could be back on the cards.
      That is after the Ukrainian signed with Saudi Arabian organisation Skills Challenge Entertainment.

      The organisation previously worked with Usyk for his rematch with Joshua.
      They are also behind plans for a one-night event featuring Fury vs Usyk and Joshua vs Deontay Wilder in December.
      Usyk’s signing has prompted his promoter Alex Krassyuk to reveal he will make one final offer to Fury.
      He told IFL TV: “According to my knowledge [Fury] will receive a formal written offer very soon and it will be Tyson’s decision whether to take it or leave it.
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      “We’ve done everything possible to make this fight happen and the ball is on Tyson’s side.
      “It’s an offer to take it or leave it.
      “If you take it then you have the biggest fight of your career. If you hesitate or try to trade out something or try to swing around, it shows that you’re not serious.
      “And you have to relinquish the belt and retire, not for one month or one week, as you used to retire recently, but probably forever.”
      The news that Fury could still take on Usyk this year will delight boxing fans after months of failed talks over the fight.
      Earlier this week there had been suggestions his next fight could be a fourth meeting with Wilder in a mandatory title defence, much to the annoyance of fans.
      Oleksandr Usyk’s promoter Alex Krassyuk will make an offer to Tyson FuryCredit: INSTAGRAM@ALEX.KRASSYUK More

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      Anthony Joshua passionately defended by ex-opponent Oleksandr Usyk who says critics ‘have no right’ to judge

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      OLEKSANDR USYK passionately spoke out in defence of Anthony Joshua. Usyk handed Joshua consecutive defeats, the second of which forced AJ into a bizarre post-fight rant.
      Anthony Joshua twice lost to Oleksandr UsykCredit: Reuters
      But the British superstar returned with a victory in April, beating Jermaine Franklin over 12 rounds.
      The performance drew criticism with the likes of Carl Froch and Johnny Nelson joining fans in questioning Joshua’s mindset.
      But ex-opponent Usyk has leapt to AJ’s defence, telling Boxing King Media: “I think he just needs a little more time to recover.
      “He’s a great fighter and a great personality. And who are those people who judge him? Who are the judges?
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      “Have they ever entered the ring? Have they ever trained and felt that pain? They have no right to say so.
      “If you want to talk about a fighter, you have to at least once in your life get into the ring and have a sparring session.
      “At least for one round, for three minutes. Then you will have the right.”
      Usyk, 36, is set to face WBA mandatory challenger Daniel Dubois, 25, next after his promoters won the purse bids for an August 26 bout.
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      Meanwhile Joshua, 33, is in talks to return against Dillian Whyte, 35, on August 12 in a rematch after his 2015 stoppage win.
      It comes with AJ also in line for a December blockbuster in the Middle East against Deontay Wilder, 37.
      Although Hearn has revealed no offer from backers in the Saudi Arabia has come through, with their current attention on Whyte.
      Anthony Joshua is in talks to rematch Dillian WhyteCredit: MATCHROOM BOXING More