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      Tyron Woodley to be trained for Jake Paul fight by boxing legend Andre Ward as he promises YouTuber a ‘broken jaw’

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      FORMER UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley will train with Andre Ward ahead of his boxing match with Jake Paul.The Chosen One will lock horns with the YouTuber turned boxer in a grudge match on August 28.
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      Former UFC welterweight champ Tyron Woodley will box Jake Paul on August 28Credit: SHOWTIME
      Woodley will train with boxing great Andre Ward ahead of his clash with PaulCredit: Getty
      And the hard-hitting Woodley will look to sharpen up his striking under the guidance of former unified super-middleweight and light-heavyweight champion Ward.
      During an Instagram Live, the 39-year-old said: “Andre Ward, my dog, reached out.
      “I cannot miss the opportunity [to work with him], it would be an honor and a blessing.
      “Find some time to work with Andre Ward as well. After that, I’ll know more today.”
      Woodley’s clash with the younger Paul brother – which will be a cruiserweight affair – will mark his professional boxing debut.
      The St. Louis slugger will bid to avenge his good friend Ben Askren, who was knocked out by the former Disney star in April.
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      How Jake Paul stacks up with Tyron Woodley ahead of their boxing matchCredit: SUNSPORT
      Woodley is relishing the opportunity to get his hands on The Problem Child and plans to leave him with a broken jaw.
      He said: “All the clout chasing, all the yelling, all the blah, blah blah, ‘I’m a fighter, all the MMA guys don’t never want to fight me.’
      “Now, you got a motherf*cker that’s going to fight you like you ain’t never been fought before.
      “Ain’t no sparring you can do to motherf*cking get ready for it. Ain’t no meditation. Ain’t no kum ba yah.
      “Ain’t no mama se mama sa mama coosa. Ain’t s**t you can do. You getting your ass beat. I’m pumped up about it.
      Tyron Woodley is champing at the bit to get his hands on Jake PaulCredit: Getty

      “We gonna break some records, and I’m going to break a motherf***ing jaw while I’m at it. Get ready to make motherf***ing history. Breaking records.”
      Despite having lost his last four in a row and being out of the win column for close to three years, Woodley is supremely confident ahead of his boxing debut.
      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.”
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      Deontay Wilder claims Anthony Joshua is ‘already making excuses’ to dodge fight after he takes on Tyson Fury

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      HEAVYWEIGHT Deontay Wilder reckons Anthony Joshua is ‘already making excuses’ ahead of a potential bout between the two.The American could fight the Brit later in the year if he beats Tyson Fury in their trilogy fight – but is sceptical about AJ’s desire to fight him.
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      Deontay Wilder, 35, wants to knock Brits Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua outCredit: The Sun
      AJ, 31, is focused on becoming the undisputed heavyweight world championCredit: Rex
      During an interview with Fight Hype, Wilder was asked if he wanted to fight Joshua after the Fury bout.
      After initially laughing at the prospect, the 35-year-old said: “My focus is definitely on Fury… Once I do that [beat him], then you already know what I want.
      “But, from what I’m hearing, they’re already making up their excuses.
      “You know we’re going to hear about mandatory [fights] and all that other bull****.
      “But I want them to keep the same energy – they tried to make the Fury fight.
      “He said, ‘It ain’t about the man, it’s about the person with the belts,’ right? We’re going to hold their word to that.”

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      Fury is the bookies’ favourite to win the fight after outclassing the Bronze Bomber in their December 2018 draw and stopping him in February 2020.
      But Wilder has promised to knock Fury out and told fans what to expect when the two meet in Las Vegas on July 24.
      He said: “They should expect to see the mindset of a killer in the ring.
      “Like I said, don’t come to my fight if your stomach can’t digest what your eyes are about to see. It’s about to get crazy.”

      Fury was initially supposed to fight Joshua in an August unification bout but that was delayed after a judge ordered the current WBC champ to face Wilder again.
      Joshua is now expected to fight WBO challenger Oleksandr Usyk, who is undefeated from his 18 fights.
      A fight between Fury and AJ may still happen later in the year IF they win their respective fights – with November or December pencilled in.
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      Dillian Whyte gives cryptic reaction to video of Deontay Wilder dancing while training for Tyson Fury trilogy fight

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      HEAVYWEIGHT Dillian Whyte has reacted to a video of Deontay Wilder dancing while training for his trilogy fight with Tyson Fury.The 33-year-old Brit is keen to fight the American after defeating Alexander Povetkin in March.
      Dillian Whyte, 33, reckons he can beat Deontay WilderCredit: PA
      The American, 35, faces Tyson Fury nextCredit: The Sun

      In the video, Wilder is seen dancing as he prepares for another scrap with Fury.
      Whyte, who is one of the best fighters in the heavyweight division, replied to the video on Instagram with the caption: “Mmmmmm, interesting.”
      The Brit has acquired an impressive record since losing to Anthony Joshua in December 2015, beating Lucas Browne, Joseph Parker and Derek Chisora twice.
      He’s only lost to Povetkin during that period, but came back to stop the Russian in the fourth round of their rematch.
      Whyte, perhaps sensing a bout with Wilder is on the horizon, may just be trying to wind him up.
      Fury is the bookies’ favourite for the trilogy fight after outclassing Wilder in their December 2018 draw and stopping him in February 2020.
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      Whyte called Wilder a ‘fraud clown’ in April and insisted to he wants to ‘punish’ the former heavyweight champion.
      The Brit has even offered to fight the American in his own house, telling Sky Sports in April: “I think the public demand for the Wilder fight is already there, to be honest.
      “I’ll fight Wilder in Alabama, if that’s what is going to make him feel secure and safe enough to take the fight.

      “If he wants, he can have the home judges, his hometown, whatever. I don’t care.
      “I’d even fight him in his own home, the kitchen, the garage, the garden, wherever. I just want to get hold of him and hurt him.”
      Wilder, who’s only lost once in his professional career, boasts a 42-1-1 record – winning 41 fights by knock-out.
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      Anthony Joshua shows off incredible new £120,000 watch inspired by Marvel superhero Black Panther

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      BOXING hero Anthony Joshua has shown off his superb new £120,000 watch, inspired by Marvel superhero Black Panther.The British star took to Instagram to present the stunning time piece to his 12.3million followers.
      Anthony Joshua, 31, gave fans a sneak peak of his new watchCredit: Instagram @anthonyjoshua
      As he went to open the time piece’s case, blue lights came onCredit: Instagram @anthonyjoshua
      AJ revealed the designer watch to his 12.3million followersCredit: Instagram @anthonyjoshua
      In the Insta story, the 31-year-old opens a luxurious box to show his followers the watch.
      As he opens the box, sparkling blue lights came on to complement the sensational jewellery.
      The watch is a collaboration between designer brand Audemars Piguet and Marvel to celebrate the franchise’s 2018 superhero movie.
      Marvel are believed to be interested in creating a whole range of watches with Audemars Piguet.
      According to GQ, the watch is worth around £118,000 – with a special version sold for $5.2MILLION at a charity auction.
      AJ wasn’t lucky enough to bag himself a copy of the special version, but we reckon he’s still pretty chuffed at getting the regular design.
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      Joshua also gave fans a closer look at the superb itemCredit: Instagram @anthonyjoshua
      AJ is hoping to beat Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury in his next two fights to become the undisputed heavyweight world championCredit: https://www.instagram.com/anthonyjoshua/
      The heavyweight star faces the biggest 12 months of his career as he looks to become the undisputed world champion.
      Joshua was hoping to beat WBC champ Tyson Fury in August and complete the job.
      But that bout has been delayed until later in the year at the earliest as Fury has been ordered to fight Deontay Wilder for a third time.
      As a result of that order, AJ will now need to fight Oleksandr Usyk if he is to hold on to his WBO crown.
      If Joshua and Fury can win their respective fights, then boxing fans may finally see the two British heavyweights clash.

      Promoter Eddie Hearn has increased tensions between the two fighters by claiming Fury ‘never wanted’ to face AJ in the ring.
      He said: “I think it was pretty intentional. AJ felt that Fury never wanted to fight.
      “I don’t particularly trust people on that side. Some people couldn’t let that fight happen. They wanted to keep some kind of control.
      “When they say, they might want [the fight] in December, who knows?”
      Both Joshua and Fury are known for loving the finer things in life, such as jewellery, cars and clothes.
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      Deontay Wilder brands Tyson Fury a ‘coward’ for pursuing Anthony Joshua fight before vowing to get his WBC title ‘back’

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      DEONTAY WILDER has branded Tyson Fury a ‘coward’ for pursuing an undisputed heavyweight title fight with Anthony Joshua.WBC king Fury was on the verge of finalising a multi-million-pound Saudi showdown with AJ before an American judge ordered him to have a trilogy fight with The Bronze Bomber.
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      Deontay Wilder has branded Tyson Fury a ‘coward’ for trying to get out of their trilogy fightCredit: PA
      Wilder believes Fury tried to fight Anthony Joshua in order to avoid facing him againCredit: Reuters
      And American Wilder reckons The Gypsy King tried to get out of his contractual obligation to face him because he’s afraid of losing their third showdown.
      The Olympian told 78SPORTSTV: “Of course, I look at it as a coward way of trying to avoid me.
      “For what reason? We know the reason and he knows the reason.
      “I’m ready to get this title back. We were contractually obligated to have a fight.
      “He gave his word. When you do all that – and we have the proof – you’ve got to abide by that.
      “You got to handle the business, and you can’t close the chapter without going through Deontay Wilder.”
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      How Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder stack up ahead of their trilogy fightCredit: SUNSPORT
      Wilder and Fury, 35 and 32 respectively, are set to renew their rivalry on July 24 at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium.
      Alabama bruiser Wilder is relishing the opportunity to settle the score with Fury, who ended his five-year reign as WBC champ last February.
      He said: “Now that we have an ETA and location of where we’re about to go, it makes training much more intensified. Now it means something. It’s for certain now.”
      “There’s nowhere to run, nowhere to hide. You’ve got to go through me.
      “I’m the hardest puncher in heavyweight history and I’m going to continue to do that.”
      Deontay Wilder has vowed to make Tyson Fury pay for trying to get out of their trilogy fightCredit: AP

      Wilder has enlisted the help of former foe Malik Scott for his third clash with the former unified heavyweight champion.
      And Scott is brimming with confidence ahead of the pair’s latest meeting.
      He told 78SPORTSTV: “We built a facility to do a licensed homicide. Deontay Wilder is not playing. He built a facility to get this job done.
      “When he wakes up and rolls out of bed it’s right to work. Everything we’re doing he’s right to work.”
      He later added: “I’ve never seen it before from him like this at this level.
      “I’m proud of him already for what we’re about to get done.”
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      Deontay Wilder brands Tyson Fury a ‘coward’ for pursing Anthony Joshua fight before vowing to get his WBC title ‘back’

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      DEONTAY WILDER has branded Tyson Fury a ‘coward’ for pursuing an undisputed heavyweight title fight with Anthony Joshua.WBC king Fury was on the verge of finalising a multi-million-pound Saudi showdown with AJ before an American judge ordered him to have a trilogy fight with The Bronze Bomber.
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      Deontay Wilder has branded Tyson Fury a ‘coward’ for trying to get out of their trilogy fightCredit: PA
      Wilder believes Fury tried to fight Anthony Joshua in order to avoid facing him againCredit: Reuters
      And American Wilder reckons The Gypsy King tried to get out of his contractual obligation to face him because he’s afraid of losing their third showdown.
      The Olympian told 78SPORTSTV: “Of course, I look at it as a coward way of trying to avoid me.
      “For what reason? We know the reason and he knows the reason.
      “I’m ready to get this title back. We were contractually obligated to have a fight.
      “He gave his word. When you do all that – and we have the proof – you’ve got to abide by that.
      “You got to handle the business, and you can’t close the chapter without going through Deontay Wilder.”
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      How Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder stack up ahead of their trilogy fightCredit: SUNSPORT
      Wilder and Fury, 35 and 32 respectively, are set to renew their rivalry on July 24 at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium.
      Alabama bruiser Wilder is relishing the opportunity to settle the score with Fury, who ended his five-year reign as WBC champ last February.
      He said: “Now that we have an ETA and location of where we’re about to go, it makes training much more intensified. Now it means something. It’s for certain now.”
      “There’s nowhere to run, nowhere to hide. You’ve got to go through me.
      “I’m the hardest puncher in heavyweight history and I’m going to continue to do that.”
      Deontay Wilder has vowed to make Tyson Fury pay for trying to get out of their trilogy fightCredit: AP

      Wilder has enlisted the help of former foe Malik Scott for his third clash with the former unified heavyweight champion.
      And Scott is brimming with confidence ahead of the pair’s latest meeting.
      He told 78SPORTSTV: “We built a facility to do a licensed homicide. Deontay Wilder is not playing. He built a facility to get this job done.
      “When he wakes up and rolls out of bed it’s right to work. Everything we’re doing he’s right to work.”
      He later added: “I’ve never seen it before from him like this at this level.
      “I’m proud of him already for what we’re about to get done.”
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      Daniel Dubois hails new coach Shane McGuigan as Dynamite looks to rebuild after Joe Joyce defeat

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      DANIEL DUBOIS claims his new training set-up led by Shane McGuigan is the real A-Team.The heavyweight is rebuilding after his November loss to fellow Brit Joe Joyce – and has got McGuigan in charge of putting the perfect plan together.
      Heavyweight prospect Daniel Dubois has hailed his new trainer Shane McGuiganCredit: Instagram / @shanemcguigan
      British star Dubois is preparing to face Romania’s Bogdan Dinu on Saturday nightCredit: Reuters
      With Dynamite Dubois, 23, set to be the explosive BA Baracus back throwing bombs against Romanian Bogdan Dinu on Saturday night, McGuigan needs to be the tactical mastermind of John ‘Hannibal’ Smith to guide his comeback.
      Mr T fan Dubois reckons the mature head on the shoulder’s of Irish ring legend Barry’s son means only a crazy fool would write them off.
      Ahead of the Telford International Centre show with 1,000 fans back ringside, he said: “It’s been very good to have Shane on board.
      “He’s a world-class trainer, one of the best, just look at the world champions he’s had.
      “He’s as good as any American trainer, he has more knowledge than most  out there.
      “What he says, I try to put into action.
      “He’s not one of those old guys who thinks he knows it all, he’s got a modern approach.
      “The heavyweight world title is the biggest prize in sport, in my opinion.
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      “I’m fully up for it and want to go for it – Shane is as well. We are the new A-Team and we are coming for them.”
      Dubois axed original mentor Martin Bowers after the stoppage loss to Joyce.
      And McGuigan – who has guided world champs like David Haye, George Groves, Josh Taylor and Lawrence Okolie – is happy with the company nickname.
      McGuigan, 33, laughed and said: “Dan said we are the new A-Team? Well he looks the part with sunglasses on.
      “If Dan can pick up a few extra things, you will see a huge improvement – and the fact he is only 23 is crazy.”
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      Logan Paul plants seed for Conor McGregor fight by saying he could beat UFC star days before Floyd Mayweather clash

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      LOGAN PAUL has planted the seed for a showdown with Conor McGregor by claiming he could beat the UFC superstar in a boxing match.The social media phenom is just days away from an eight-round exhibition with boxing legend Floyd Mayweather.
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      Logan Paul reckons he has what it takes to beat UFC megastar Conor McGregor in a boxing matchCredit: Instagram @loganpaul
      Logan Paul wasn’t impressed by Conor McGregor’s performance against Floyd MayweatherCredit: Reuters
      Paul, 26, has watched plenty of tape on Money ahead of their much-maligned clash, including his 2017 victory over the UFC’s poster boy.
      The Maverick was less than impressed by The Notorious’ performance, telling The True Geordie: “I think I could beat Conor in a boxing match right now.
      “Conor doesn’t impress me. He gets tired.”
      Paul has the utmost respect for The Notorious but wholeheartedly believes he’d get the better of the Irishman if they were to ever share the ring.
      Paul said of the UFC’s first simultaneous two-weight world champion: “He’s a great athlete, a great performer.
      “But I don’t know, man, one day we’re going to get good enough at this sport where conversations like this are happening and we’re better than these guys.”
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      Paul is brimming with confidence ahead of his clash with the undefeated Mayweather and is adamant the former five-weight champ won’t knock him out.
      He said: “That’s what makes me laugh when Floyd says ‘June 6 I’m gonna knock you out.’
      “With all due respect, Mr. Mayweather, what the f*** do you know about knocking people out?
      “It’s been a decade. It’s been a decade since you knocked out Victor Ortiz in whatever b* that was.”
      Paul reckons the retired Mayweather is underestimating him and has vowed to give the 44-year-old a rude awakening.
      Logan Paul is just days away from his showdown with Floyd Mayweather JrCredit: Alamy

      He said: “I’m going to knock him out and become the greatest boxer on the planet.
      “Then I’m going to retire and not give Floyd the rematch. He doesn’t know who he’s getting in the ring with.
      He really thinks I’m a YouTuber. He really thinks I’m a fake fighter. I get it.
      “Everything that I’ve portrayed online says the same thing. But we’re really about this life now. Floyd underestimating me is going to hurt him, I think.
      “If you think about it, this truly is one of the most special, historic events ever.
      “You have one of the greatest boxers of our generation, fighting, uh, me.”
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