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      UFC star Jorge Masvidal says Jake Paul is going to get knocked the ‘f**k out’ by ex-MMA champ Tyron Woodley

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      UFC superstar Jorge Masvidal has tipped his old team-mate Tyron Woodley to knock Jake Paul out cold.Former welterweight king Woodley will throw down with the YouTuber turned boxer at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland a week on Monday.
      Tyron Woodley will face Jake Paul in a boxing match later this monthCredit: Rex
      And Gamebread has backed his former ATT team-mate Woodley to KO the YouTuberCredit: Getty
      Despite having over ten times as many fights as Paul, Woodley, 39, goes into his professional boxing debut as a huge underdog.
      But The Chosen One’s former American Top Team team-mate Masvidal is tipping him to get the job done, saying during an appearance on The MMA Hour: “He has a ton of experience over him.
      “So if Jake wins, f***ing wow. My hat’s off to him, I was wrong. I don’t know s**t about fighting, right?
      “But, chances are Woodley is gonna knock him the f**k out.”
      Masvidal made his prediction for Paul vs Woodley first known during an appearance on ATT’s Punchin’ in Podcast.
      He said: “He’s gonna get killed by my boy Woodley.”

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      Paul, 24, is 3-0 as a professional boxer following wins over fellow YouTuber AnEson Gib, ex-NBA star Nate Robinson and former UFC welterweight Ben Askren.
      But Woodley – who is good friends with Askren – is expecting an easy night at the office.
      He told ESPN: “Easiest fight of my career & biggest purse of my career all in one night.
      “Basically, they brought me in to take out the trash. Can’t wait to shut this b***h up.
      “This is getting done for the culture, the whole MMA/boxing community, to rid this guy of combat sports.”
      Former Disney star Paul is also predicting a short night at the office, telling 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,” Paul said.
      “Let’s hope Tyron is very very prepared and is a lot better than I expected.
      How Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley compare ahead of their boxing match
      “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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      Watch Brit boxing legend Prince Naseem Hamed’s son Aadam look slick and sharp in training as he prepares to go pro

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      AADAM HAMED showed off his lightning moves in the ring as the son of former champion Prince Naseem Hamed prepares to go pro.A video posted on the youngster’s Instagram revealed him giving the pads a good going over during a workout in Dubai.
      Fans were impressed with Aadam Hamed’s workout video
      The fighter is the son of former world champ Prince Naseem Hamed (right)Credit: Instagram / @aadam.naseem
      Hamed was training under coach Joe Ackray at his BOXiQ studio in the UAE ahead of a first major bout.
      And opponents will have to contend with his incredibly fast hands when he makes the step up, which is tipped to come later this year.
      He captioned the clip: “Told him you ain’t never trained anyone like me, feeling ready to go 👑👑.”
      Hamed is the son of Naseem, 47, who held multiple featherweight titles during a popular career in the 1990s.
      The Sheffield-born fighter’s trademark showmanship seems to have been inherited by his kids with Aadam, one of three boys, previously posting a clip of him training in a suit and trousers.
      Aadam has also trained with Dominic Ingle, the son of legendary trainer Brendan who oversaw Prince Naseem’s incredible career.

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      Kell Brook is another out of the famous Yorkshire stable and the 35-year-old has sparred with Aadam to help prepare him for the pro scene.
      Fans lapped up the latest video of the prodigy’s talents, American YouTuber Adam Saleh commenting: “You a BEAST mashAllah ❤️.”
      Another follower wrote: “Yemen wants to see another legend after your father ❤️🥊.”
      Prince Naseem Hamed’s son Aadam Hamed, 21, copies famous dad by dancing while hitting punching bag
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      Tyson Fury reveals he has started training camp for Deontay Wilder trilogy bout and vows to ‘smash the big dosser again’

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      TYSON FURY has officially begun his training camp for his trilogy fight with Deontay Wilder.The WBC heavyweight champion will renew his rivalry with the American at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on October 9.
      Tyson Fury will renew his rivalry with Deontay Wilder in Las Vegas on October 9Credit: AFP
      And The Gypsy King has officially begun his training camp for the trilogy fightCredit: Instagram
      Fury’s latest camp for the Bronze Bomber was delayed by the birth of his sixth child, Athena, and her immediate admittance to the ICU.
      But with the newborn now fighting fit, The Gyspy King has gone back to preparing for his long-awaited return to the ring.
      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.”
      Fury, 33, hasn’t set foot inside the ring since stopping Wilder in the seventh round of their rematch last February.

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      But the lineal heavyweight champ of the world has vowed to end their third encounter in double-quick time.
      He said: “I gave my game plan away the first time because he wasn’t good enough to do anything about it.
      “And I’ll do the same thing this time because he’s not good enough to do anything about it.
      “Deontay Wilder is a one-trick pony. He’s got one-punch power, we all know that – great.
      Total blackout from me. See you in Vegas.Tyson Fury on Twitter

      “But what I’m going to do to Deontay Wilder this time is I’m going to run him over as if I’m an 18-wheeler and he’s a human being.
      “I guarantee he does not go past where he did before [the seventh round].
      “Because before, I only had five or six weeks practicing what I’m going to do to him.
      “This time, I’ve had 18 months of practicing what I’m going to do to him.

      “So I anticipate it’s going to be like an 18-wheeler running over somebody, and that’s what you’re gonna see.
      “I’m building my weight up, trying to get up to 300lbs for this fight.
      “Because I’m looking for a big knockout straight away.”

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      Oleksandr Usyk looks in superb shape as he shares latest training pics ahead of Anthony Joshua showdown next month

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      OLEKSANDR USYK looks to have piled on the muscle as he prepares for his world title fight against Anthony Joshua.The 34 year old will have only his third fight at heavyweight as he meets WBO, WBA and IBF king Joshua on September 25.
      Oleksandr Usyk is looking in terrific shape ahead of his fight against Anthony Joshua
      Usyk looks to have put on some significant bulk as he continues his heavyweight journey
      Usyk unified the cruiserweight division, and decided to step up into the land of the giants.
      Some critics claim the Ukrainian will be ‘too small’ to become a world champion.
      But judging by his latest training photos, Usyk should hold no fear on his big night under the Tottenham Stadium lights.
      Despite his undefeated boxing record, coming up against AJ will be too big a ‘leap’ to overcome’ according to up-and-coming Brit heavyweight Fabio Wardley.
      He told Betfred TV’s boxing show: “[Oleksandr Usyk] has not pulled off the best performances since he’s been in the heavyweight division.
      “So to then jump in with someone like Joshua, it’s quite a big leap.
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      “Not to say that Usyk doesn’t have the experience to deal with that but just going off what we have seen, that is where I’d edge it.
      “I think he’s found that adjusting period into the heavyweight slightly more difficult than he initially anticipated.”
      Usyk, 34, has put on a considerable amount of mass in a bid to dethrone Joshua and scupper the Brit’s eagerly-anticipated showdown with Tyson Fury.
      But promoter Eddie Hearn reckons the undefeated Ukrainian is still an undersized heavyweight.
      He told talkSPORT: “I think that Usyk will never be a fully-fledged heavyweight – a real heavyweight in terms of size.”
      The Matchroom Boxing chief, however, reckons Olympic gold medallist Usyk makes up for his lack of size with his array of skills.
      He continued: “What he will always have is a huge amount of skill.

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      “It takes time for people to bed into heavyweight, so put it this way, it would’ve been a lot easier fight for AJ a year-and-a-half ago.
      “Now Usyk has fought a real heavyweight contender in Chisora, that will actually help him to start to understand what needs to be done.
      “But AJ’s a different kind of beast. A good big guy will always beat a good small guy, so we’ll see.”
      Anthony Joshua will be the big favourite when he fights UsykCredit: PA
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      Fans vent fury as Triller reveal £25 PPV price for David Haye comeback fight against Joe Fournier on FITE TV

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      BOXING fans reacted in shock after it emerged David Haye’s comeback fight against Joe Fournier will cost £25 to watch on UK pay-per-view.British heavyweight icon Haye retired in 2018 following consecutive defeats to Tony Bellew.
      David Haye’s comeback fight against Joe Fournier will cost £25 to watch on UK PPVCredit: PA
      But he will return to the ring on September 11 as part of the Triller undercard for Oscar De La Hoya’s clash with Vitor Belfort.
      It has been confirmed that Haye’s battle against Fournier WILL count on his pro record, which stands at an impressive 28-4.
      However, the eight-round duel will set fans back £25 if they want to watch it on PPV through FITE TV.
      And boxing fans reacted in horror as they poked fun at the price.
      One said: “Who the hell is gonna pay for that?”
      Another wrote: “I don’t even think people will stream it, let alone buy it.”

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      Another tweeted: “£25 to watch Haye fight his best mate at 3am, followed by a 50+ year old De La Hoya? To each their own I supose!”
      One quipped: “You would need to have a screw loose to pay to watch that.”
      Another added: “Whoever pays for this needs to give their head a good wobble.”
      Indeed, Haye claims he is being paid MORE to face Fournier than he did to fight old foe Bellew.
      Haye told iFL TV: “It’s more than the pay [for the Bellew fight. More than the pay. It’s crazy.
      “It’s more than what I got [paid] for Bellew one. I know, that’s what I’m saying. It’s crazy dough.
      “So what am I going to say to that? ‘No, I’m not going to fight Joe Fournier for that?’ What would people think if I didn’t fight him for that?

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      “What would they think? They’d think, I’ve got something wrong with me.
      “I don’t. I’m really healthy, really good.
      “I’ve just got to go through the motions and do what I do and let the universe even itself out. And yeah, it’s a good month’s work.”
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      BKFC not interested in taking ‘a risk’ signing 51-year-old UFC legend Chuck Liddell, despite MMA star’s ‘name power’

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      BARE KNUCKLE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP have ruled out a move for MMA legend Chuck Liddell.The former UFC light-heavyweight champion revealed his willingness to compete in the BKFC ring last month, telling the promotion: “Come and talk to me.”
      Chuck Liddell recently revealed he’s open to competing in BKFCCredit: Getty
      But the promotion aren’t willing to take a risk on the 51-year-oldCredit: Getty
      The acquisition of Liddell, 51, would certainly further boost the profile of the fast-growing sport.
      But signing The Iceman is a risk BKFC president Dave Feldman isn’t willing to take.
      Feldman recently told SunSport: “People want us to sign some of these guys that have been around for a long time.
      “Like Chuck Liddell’s name came up. Chuck’s great.
      “He’s phenomenal, he’s a legend, he’s been in there with everybody in the world and he could probably bring a lot of name power to our organisation.
      “But we feel that Chuck is probably not cut out for bare-knuckle at this stage of his life.

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      “I mean he’s 51 years old and it’s something we don’t want to take a risk on.”
      While Feldman may not be willing to take a risk on Liddell, the former fighter is looking at adding more big names to BKFC’s roster.
      BKFC have made several big acquisitions over the last few 18-months, capturing the services of Paige VanZant, Rachael Ostovich and most recently former UFC featherweight title challenger Chad Mendes.
      And Feldman believes several household names will soon ink contracts with the fast-growing promotion.
      We feel that Chuck is probably not cut out for bare-knuckle at this stage of his lifeBKFC president Dave Feldman
      He said: “We’re not going to take a risk on everything, but some of the names out there we’re definitely going to sign.
      “There’s going to be a lot of free agents coming soon from all different combat sports because of just the way things are going.
      “They’re ending their contracts and they’re looking for a new home.”

      BKFC will return to action on Friday for their 20th card, which will take place at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi.
      The event will be headlined by a showdown between Johnny Bedford and Reggie Barnett Jr.
      Former UFC middleweight Alan Belcher will also be in action in the co-main event of the evening, taking on Tony Lopez.

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      David Haye reveals he’s being paid MORE to fight Joe Fournier than he did for Tony Bellew clash

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      FORMER heavyweight champion David Haye claims he’ll earn more for his upcoming clash with Joe Fournier than he did for his first fight with Tony Bellew.The Hayemaker will throw down with his billionaire entrepreneur pal on September 11 on the undercard of Oscar De La Hoya’s comeback fight with ex-UFC star Vitor Belfort.
      David Haye will return to the ring next month at the age of 40Credit: Getty
      Haye will face his billionaire pal Joe FournierCredit: Getty
      And The Hayemaker claims he’ll earn more fighting his made than he did for his first bout with Tony BellewCredit: PA
      Streaming platform Triller have stumped up a considerable amount of cash to lure Haye out of retirement, providing him with a bigger purse than the £4.2million he received for his December 2017 clash with The Bomber.
      When asked about his purse, the 40-year-old told iFL TV: “It’s more than the pay [for the Bellew fight]. More than the pay. It’s crazy.
      “It’s more than what I got [paid] for Bellew one. I know, that’s what I’m saying. It’s crazy dough.
      “So what am I going to say to that? ‘No, I’m not going to fight Joe Fournier for that?’ What would people think if I didn’t fight him for that?
      “What would they think? They’d think, I’ve got something wrong with me.
      “I don’t. I’m really healthy, really good.

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      “I’ve just got to go through the motions and do what I do and let the universe even itself out. And yeah, it’s a good month’s work.”
      Haye has no intention of launching an official comeback, saying: “Even if it’s only a month of training, it’s hard to put your body through that.
      “You have to sacrifice, you’ve gotta go to bed at a certain time, you’ve gotta cancel all of your other arrangements, put all of your other business on hold.
      “That’s what I do when I’m training for a fight, everything gets put on the back burner.
      “I’d only do that for PPV money, good PPV money, and that’s what he brought to the table.”
      Haye retired from boxing in June 2018 after suffering a second consecutive defeat to Bellew.
      It’s more than what I got [paid] for Bellew oneDavid Haye on his purse for fighting Joe Fournier
      But the Hammersmith hitman is confident he has plenty left in the tank to beat the 9-0 Fournier.
      He said: “This is not a comeback, this is about teaching Joe Fournier there are levels to the boxing game.
      “One must stay in their lane or risk getting flattened.
      “There are certain things in life you can’t buy – Joe ‘The Billionaire’ Fournier needs to learn that.
      “I was the heavyweight champion of the world just 10 years ago. I’m only 40. Joe is delusional. Champions are born not bought.”
      Billionaire Fournier is adamant he’ll get the better of the former WBA heavyweight king, saying: “I will shock the world and knock out David Haye.

      “Unquestionably one of the hardest challenges of my life, but this is the perfect fight at the perfect time for me.
      “Haye is riddled with injuries, 10 years past his prime. I was a late starter to this pro boxing game – now I’m coming into my fighting prime.
      “I’m healthy, motivated and ready to prove a point to Haye that on September 11, I will be victorious.”

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      UFC icon Anderson Silva open to boxing YouTuber Logan Paul despite Tito Ortiz fight and says ‘anything is possible’

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      MMA legend Anderson Silva is open to boxing social media star Logan Paul.It was reported last month that the former UFC middleweight champion was in talks to throw down with the elder Paul brother in Dubai.
      Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva returned to the boxing world in JuneCredit: Getty – Contributor
      And The Spider admits he’s open to facing YouTube star Logan PaulCredit: Reuters
      Silva, however, ended up being matched up against fellow UFC vet Tito Ortiz, although he hasn’t ruled out sharing a ring with The Maverick.
      When asked if he’d be open to facing Paul, he said: “Let’s go see. Anything is possible.
      “We can’t control that situation. I can control one thing – training hard, listening to my coach.
      “The other side, I can’t control that. If that happens, I’m prepared for that.
      “If not, I will continue training.”
      Silva’s 195lb clash with former UFC light-heavyweight champ Ortiz will serve as the appetiser for Oscar De La Hoya’s comeback fight against Vitor Belfort on September 11.

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      The Spider is focused solely on besting his fellow MMA legend but isn’t closing the door on a clash with Paul.
      He said: “Everything’s possible. I love fighting. Fighting is a big part of my life.
      “I challenge myself every single moment. I never stop training.
      “Triller came to me and asked about this opportunity to fight Tito.
      “It’s a great honour, he’s a legend. I saw Tito and said, ‘He’s a monster, this is amazing.’
      “I’m a big fan of Tito. This is a big show for the fans.
      “The shows for the fans are completely different.
      “I think me, Vitor, Tito and other MMA fighters are ready to show what we can do.
      “I am waiting for the next challenge, maybe it comes from Logan Paul. We shall see.”

      Silva, 46, returned to the boxing world in June, putting on a masterclass against former WBO middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
      Paul, meanwhile, was last in action a week prior to the Brazilian, locking horns with boxing legend Floyd Mayweather.
      The YouTuber, surprisingly, ended up going the distance with Money, who looked as if Father Time has finally caught up with him.

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