Heavyweight boxing

JAKE PAUL insists his feud with KSI is over, but that doesn’t mean he’s against the idea of pummeling his fellow YouTuber.The pair, 24 and 28 respectively, almost came to blows in January 2020 following Paul’s first-round demolition of AnEson Gib.
Jake Paul believes his feud with fellow YouTuber KSI is overCredit: Getty
But that doesn’t mean he wouldn’t fight the BritCredit: Getty
A fired-up Paul immediately told KSI ‘let’s make it happen’ but a fight between the social media sensations has so far yet to materialise.
Paul doesn’t foresee himself sharing the ring with KSI, real name Olijade Olatunji, telling The Daily Mirror: “I think it’s over. I don’t see it happening.
“However, I will take that fight and do it wherever or whenever and I would love nothing more than to pummel his face into the canvas.
“I think he knows the level that I’ve got to and he won’t ever be able to even come close to beating me.
“So he’d basically be signing up to lose.”
KSI, of course, twice shared the ring with Paul’s older brother Logan, fighting The Maverick to a draw in their first encounter and winning a hotly-contested split decision in the second.

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Paul recently called out both KSI and his brother after seeing the pair being pally in an Instagram photo.
He wrote: “A picture of 2 guys who don’t want to fight me.”
Paul is currently gearing up for a showdown with former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley, whom he’ll face a week on Monday in his home state of Ohio.
The Problem Child has gone 3-0 as a pro thanks to first-round stoppages of Gib, Nate Robinson and former UFC star Ben Askren.
I don’t see it happeningJake Paul on a potential fight with KSI
And he’s predicting another early night at the office when he shares the ring with The Chosen One.
When asked to predict the outcome of his fourth professional bout, Paul told Sky Sports: “Before this camp, I said three [rounds] and now I’m thinking max two.
But to be honest, something in my heart tells me it’s going to be another one round fight As crazy as that sounds, I think it’s going to be a very very short night for Tyron.
“Let’s hope Tyron is very very prepared and is a lot better than I expected.
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“Because then the fight will go into the later rounds where I am actually a better fighter.
“In sparring, the first couple rounds I’m usually getting warmed up and I come alive in the back half of a fight.
“I haven’t even got to warm up in a fight yet and I haven’t been hit in a fight yet.”

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MANNY PACQUIAO has sensationally snubbed Floyd Mayweather from his Mount Rushmore of boxing.The Filipino was asked to name his four favourite fighters of all time ahead of his clash with WBA (super) welterweight champion Yordenis Ugas early on Sunday morning.
Manny Pacquiao locked horns with the undefeated Floyd Mayweather in May 2015Credit: Getty
But Pacman has snubbed his old rival from his Mount Rushmore of boxingCredit: AFP
Pacquiao, an eight-weight world champion, had no problem naming his Mount Rushmore and listed several all-time greats.
The 42-year-old told Fox Sports: “Roy Jones Jr, Julio Cesar Chavez and Muhammad Ali. And I will include, I think, Sugar Ray Leonard.”
Pacquiao’s omission of the undefeated Mayweather surprised many given his loss to the American.
The pride of the Philippines suffered a unanimous decision defeat to Money in May 2015 in a bout that was billed as The Fight of the Century.
The pair have been engaged in a war of words ever since their Las Vegas showdown, with Pacquiao recently slamming Mayweather for his exhibition bout with YouTube star Logan Paul.
Prior to the cancellation of his clash with Errol Spence Jr, Pacman said of his old rival: “He’s fighting with a YouTuber just to earn money.

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“And I’m fighting the best to add to my legacy, so that’s different.
“To fight an easy opponent for the money or to fight one of the best to add to your legacy. It’s different.
Roy Jones Jr, Julio Cesar Chavez, and Muhammad Ali. And I will include, I think, Sugar Ray Leonard.Manny Pacquiao on his boxing Mouth Rushmore
Pacquiao’s clash with Ugas came about following an injury to Spence Jr, who was discovered to have a detached retina during pre-fight medical examinations.
The Kibawe killer is refusing to underestimate his short-notice opponent but is eyeing a 40th professional knockout in Sin City.
He said: “I feel young right now. I’m just happy with what I’m doing, because boxing is my passion.
“I enjoy training camp and I’m excited to sacrifice and be disciplined every day to prepare for a fight like this.
“For the Keith Thurman fight I would do about 25 rounds a day, and now for this fight I’m doing 30 or more rounds a day.

“The coaches have had to try to stop me because I want to keep going.
“If there’s a chance for a knockout, then I’ll go for it because that’s what I want to give to the fans.
“I’m not underestimating Ugas though. He has a lot of experience in boxing and fought in the Olympics. I know I have to be very good to win this fight.”

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LENIER PERO is the Mike Tyson lookalike with a staggering 90 wins on his amateur record looking to take over the heavyweight division. Pero, who strikes a resemblance to a young Iron Mike who first won the title aged 20, is a former Cuban representative.
Lenier Pero is the Mike Tyson lookalike with a staggering 90 wins on his amateur recordCredit: Instagram @lenierpero_official
Mike Tyson aged 20 in 1986Credit: Getty – Contributor
But like many others, he defected from his nation – where turning professional is prohibited – to chase his world title dreams.
He has since signed with Warriors Boxing and started his career in the paid ranks with five victories, three by knockout.
In the amateurs, he recorded wins over Cuban legend Erislandy Savon, who won bronze at the 2016 Olympics, and current heavyweight contender Frank Sanchez.
According to BoxRec, his record before turning pro was 90-17, with bouts against Filip Hrgovic, Cam F Awesome and Oleksandr Usyk to name a few.
He also lost against Britain’s Frazier Clarke – a recent bronze medalist in Tokyo – in the hybrid World Boxing Series tournament.
Since turning pro in 2019, so far southpaw Pero has boxed only in Germany, Argentina and Colombia.

But he knows to make it in the big time, he must make the same move Canelo Alvarez’s training partner Sanchez did, and travel Stateside.
Pero, 28, said, via World Boxing News: “My career is about to take another turn in the right direction.
“Everyone knows that you must fight in America if you want to make it in boxing.
“I’ve made a lot of sacrifices, leaving family and friends back home, but this is what I’ve chosen to do.
“When I arrive in the States, I’m going to work extra hard to be the best version of myself. I’m excited about the next journey of my life.”

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TYSON FURY will jet off to Las Vegas in ‘three to four weeks’ to finish off his training camp for Deontay Wilder.The WBC champion will renew his rivalry with the Bronze Bomber on October 9 at Sin City’s T-Mobile Arena.
Tyson Fury will renew his rivalry with Deontay Wilder on October 9 in Las VegasCredit: AFP
And The Gypsy King will move his training camp back to Las Vegas in ‘three to four weeks’Credit: Instagram
Fury and his wife Paris finally welcomed baby Athena home this weekCredit: INSTAGRAM@PARISFURY1
Fury, 33, was preparing for the fight stateside but returned home last month ahead of the birth of his daughter Athena, who was placed into ICU after her arrival.
But with the newborn back home and fighting fit, The Gypsy King will press on with plans to move his camp back to Las Vegas.
Fury’s co-promoter, Bob Arum, said: “Tyson Fury’s sixth child was born with a problem, she was in intensive care.
“But everything’s great, he brought the baby home today in Manchester.
“He’s on track to train. (Sugarhill Steward), his trainer, arrives Friday.
“He’ll be training in Manchester, three to four weeks, then they’ll go to Las Vegas.

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“He’s been keeping in shape, he was in great shape (when he left the US), and he’ll be fine.”
Fury’s moving of his camp back to Vegas will be a cause of concern for his old man John, who reckons his son has too many ‘yes men’ around him in the States.
He recently told BT Sport: “He’s out there and he’s not under the watchful eye, he’s around all these yes men when he gets out.
“Because when he gets off the plane in Las Vegas, you’ve got 200 yes men waiting for him looking to get that from him.
“Because he’s the Pied Piper, ain’t he? That’s what he does. People follow him around just to get what they can.
“‘Yes, Tyson. You’re this, you’re that, you’re the best in the world. We love you.’
He’ll be training in Manchester, three to four weeks, then they’ll go to Las Vegas.Tyson Fury’s co-promoter, Bob Arum
“This kid’s heard it all before in my life.
“They don’t love ya, they don’t care ya, they just want your money and your profile to make their status bigger for being around ya.
“I don’t want all them fake plastic pretenders around me. Because you know that size 12, it goes right up their backside.
“That’s what happens when you’re around me. Get down that road. “‘What are you bringing to my son’s table?’
“If it’s not relevant, you’re gone. But Tyson’s not like that, he just hasn’t got that character. But I have.”
Late on Wednesday, Fury revealed his third training camp for Wilder is officially underway.

He tweeted: “Right, guys, I’m going offline until October 10, som1 [sic] else will be keeping you updated.
“Total blackout from me. See you in Vegas. Let the games begin.
“7 weeks saturday till i smash the big dosser Again. God bless.”
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TYSON FURY has been warned not to underestimate Deontay Wilder ahead of their Las Vegas trilogy fight.The WBC Gypsy King will renew his rivalry with the American on October 9 – a whole 20 months after stopping him in the seventh round of their Sin City rematch.
Tyson Fury has vowed to run through Deontay Wilder in their upcoming trilogy fightCredit: AFP
And David Haye has warned The Gypsy King not to underestimate the American third time aroundCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
Fury, 33, has vowed to make lighter work of the Bronze Bomber third time around, but former heavyweight champ David Haye reckons the Brit isn’t guaranteed to have his hand raised.
The Hayemaker told iFL TV: “You’ve got to give Deontay Wilder a chance against anybody.
“Just watch their first fight. Anyone that punches [as hard as Wilder].
“He hasn’t lost his punch power, and Tyson Fury’s chin hasn’t gotten any better.
“It’s just about how have they lived their lives since this point, how much training has gone on and how much focus has been there.”

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Haye is currently leaning towards a second successive victory for Fury but admits there are several unknowns going into the contest.
When pressed further on the third instalment of Fury vs Wilder, the 40-year-old said: “It’s unknown.
“On paper, you’d have to say off the strength of the last fight, I was ringside watching that fight, and Tyson Fury put forth one of the best performances from a British heavyweight challenging for a world title, which is what he was doing in challenging for the WBC title.
“He won it in the exact fashion he said he was going to. He’s going to walk across the ring, he’s going to put it on him, and he’s going to bash him up.
“Can he [Fury] do it again with the same tactics?
You’ve got to give Deontay Wilder a chance against anybody.David Haye on Tyson Fury’s trilogy fight with Deontay Wilder
“Maybe, we’ll find out. I don’t know.
“Is Tyson Fury better now than he was back then?
“Has he got the added confidence after beating him, or is he overconfident over time.
“Has Wilder learned from that first loss, and has he improved? It’s completely unknown. They haven’t boxed for a long time. It’s a long time since Vegas.”
Fury, 33, has finally begun training camp for his third clash with Wilder following the birth of his daughter, Athena, who was recently released from the ICU.

On Wednesday night, the former lineal heavyweight champion tweeted “Right, guys, I’m going offline until October 10, som1 [sic] else will be keeping you updated.
“Total blackout from me. See you in Vegas. Let the games begin.
“7 weeks saturday till I smash the big dosser Again. God bless.”
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ANTHONY JOSHUA will end Oleksandr Usyk’s bid to become a two-division world champion with ‘a jab’.The Watford Warrior will defend his unified heavyweight titles against the undefeated Ukrainian on September 25 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Anthony Joshua will defend his unified heavyweight titles against Oleksandr Usyk next monthCredit: MATCHROOM
And David Haye reckons AJ will KO the Ukrainian with a jabCredit: Getty
David Haye has tipped Anthony Joshua to stop Oleksandr UsykCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
AJ will have significant size and reach advantages over the former undisputed cruiserweight king, who David Haye reckons won’t be able to take his fellow Olympian’s power on the chin.
The former WBA heavyweight champion told Sky Sports: “I think his style might be very effective if AJ was 6’2” and 14st.
“But AJ isn’t. AJ is 6’6” and he’s an absolute specimen, and he’s one of the best athletes ever in the heavyweight division.
“That just spells knockout defeat for Usyk.
“If Usyk was the future of the heavyweight division and he’s going to be good enough to beat AJ, he should have at least stopped Derek Chisora or won by a landslide.
“But he didn’t. He wasn’t able to keep the heavier man off him. He didn’t have the firepower.

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“I just don’t see AJ having any problems.
“I’ll tell you exactly what punch it’s going to be – a jab, right hand and then a straight jab again.
“The jab will knock out Usyk. He will knock Usyk out with a jab.”
Haye, who is stepping back into the ring himself in a moneyspinning exhibition bout with billionaire entrepreneur Joe Fournier, reckons Usyk doesn’t have the stopping power at heavyweight to trouble Joshua.
The 40-year-old added: “He just doesn’t have the firepower.
“I can’t see any version of reality that AJ loses this fight. He looks devastating, really quick, really fast.
“He makes the same type of statement as Tyson Fury made against Deontay Wilder, where he just looks devastating.
He will knock Usyk out with a jabDavid Haye’s prediction for Anthony Joshua’s clash with Oleksandr Usyk
“Once he wins that, it will set up that undisputed fight, but obviously Fury has got to then get his business taken care of with Wilder.
“The winner of that, obviously there’s only one fight for them to take.”
Usyk is 2-0 since making his heavyweight debut in October 2019 and is ‘confident’ of causing a huge upset in his Tottenham tussle with AJ.
His promoter and countryman, Alexander Krassyuk, told MyBettingSites: “The rematch is something that is not obligatory in the mandatory fight.
“But we accepted the very fair conditions to agree to it.
“Oleksandr is very confident in his victory over AJ and how he will beat him.
“So, therefore, he easily agreed for the second bout because his mindset will be even more favourable after he wins the first.
“There were no other options for Oleksandr after he became the undisputed champion and defended against Tony Bellew.

“There was nothing else to prove at cruiserweight and staying there would for sure be a stagnation or even a step back.
“Now Alex has a huge motivation to get up at 5am every day and work as hard as he can for he has an objective in front of him.
“After just two bouts at heavyweight, Usyk signed the contract for a multiple belt showdown with the king of the heavyweights.”

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