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    Anthony Joshua v Jake Paul ‘FIVE TIMES’ bigger than Tyson Fury fight as deal moves closer after ‘multiple conversations’

    ANTHONY JOSHUA has been told a fight with Jake Paul would be FIVE TIMES bigger than against Tyson Fury. AJ has been in shock talks to face Paul next year after being called out by the YouTuber-turned-boxer.Jake Paul called out Anthony JoshuaCredit: GettyJoshua and Jake Paul agreed to fight in 2026Credit: GettyAJ has been told a fight with Jake Paul is even bigger than Tyson FuryCredit: GettyAnd Paul’s promotional and business partner Nakisa Bidarian argued there is no bigger bout for Joshua globally – including his greatest rival Fury.Bidarian told SunSport: “Ultimately Jake versus Joshua is three, four or five times bigger than Joshua versus Fury, easily. Not in the UK, the UK I think they’re similar.”But on a global basis, it’s not even in the realm of the same conversation in terms of magnitude, scale, reach, interest, viewership, it would just blow it away.”Joshua and Fury are not relevant in the US, meaning the hardcore boxing community will pay attention, but it’s not a moment where mainstream culture stops and pays attention to it.READ MORE IN BOXING”In the UK, absolutely but you’ll have that with Jake and Joshua as well.”Joshua looked to quite literally call Paul’s bluff as he phoned up the American after his viral callout. And Paul is also ready to ignore AJ’s promoter Eddie Hearn’s challenge to accept the fight this year. Bidarian said: “I won’t get into what they discussed, but yes, I’m fully aware of the multiple conversations they’ve had and a desire to fight each other in 2026.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”I saw Eddie Hearn made a comment around ‘Why 2026? Why not in 2025? It’s just clickbait.’ No, it’s not clickbait.”Jake realises he needs some more in-ring experience to be in the best position to hold his own against Anthony Joshua. So we’re not rushing into a fight against Joshua.Eddie Hearn lifts lid on Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul latest”We’re not financially dependent on Jake having a fight against Anthony Joshua for 2025 for our business to flourish.”We’re gonna do at least two Jake Paul fights in 2025, and then we’ll definitely sit down with the appropriate parties to look at Jake Paul versus Anthony Joshua in 2026.”Joshua, 35, has not yet fought since being knocked out by Daniel Dubois, 27, in September with a recent injury backdating his return. Paul, 28, meanwhile brought Mike Tyson out of retirement at the age of 58 in November in a bout marred in controversy amid the age difference. He won over eight rounds and despite the surrounding scrutiny – over 100 MILLION tuned in on Netflix to watch. It prompted talks for Paul to fight Canelo Alvarez in Vegas in May – but the Mexican instead signed a four-bout deal with Saudi’s Turki Alalshikh.Paul is now closing in on announcing what will be the first of two bouts in 2025 before a further three are targeted for next year. And Bidarian – co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions alongside Paul – named Joshua and Canelo as opponents on the wish-list. Jake versus Joshua is three, four or five times bigger than Joshua versus Fury, easilyJake Paul’s promotional partner Nakisa Bidarian He said: “I think it’s 100 per cent a realistic fight. Jake hasn’t been in the ring with someone that has the power that Joshua has in this current time.”Mike Tyson, much more devastating knockout artist than Anthony Joshua in his career, but the Mike Tyson that Jake fought wasn’t that same Mike Tyson, obviously.”So Jake has to get to a point where he feels confident that he can take those types of punches from someone like Joshua.”I know from Jake’s perspective, he doesn’t believe that Joshua will land, but you have to be prepared that he does land and how do you deal with that.”But that’s what makes it exciting. I mean, yes, Joshua is a much bigger man in terms of height and reach than Mike Tyson.”And that will possess its own challenges for Jake Paul, but Jake doesn’t say something if he doesn’t feel confident about it.”He’s been pretty clear, he doesn’t want to fight David Benavidez. He doesn’t believe he can beat David Benavidez in any time frame of his career, but he wants to fight Canelo Alvarez, he wants to fight Anthony Joshua.”Those are two names that he’s dead set on and feels very good about.”Joshua and Paul both took to social media to show on their phone call – but pleasantries could soon be traded for punches. Read More on The SunHe said: “I don’t think there’s any animosity at this point in time between the two of them. “But I’m sure if the fight is made and Jake is Jake, there will be lots of animosity between them. And we would look forward to that.”Joshua with Jake Paul in Dubai in 2022 More

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    Former Premier League Wag and glamorous model, 27, named on exclusive Forbes 30 Under 30 list

    THIBAUT COURTOIS’ wife Mishel Gerzig has received a major recognition from Forbes magazine.Mishel, 27, made the excusive Forbes 30 Under 30 list, which celebrates notable young personalities in various industries.Thibaut Courtois’ wife Mishel Gerzig received a major recognition from Forbes magazineCredit: INSTAGRAM @mishelgerzigMishel made the excusive Forbes 30 Under 30 listCredit: INSTAGRAM @mishelgerzigMishel made the announcement on social mediaCredit: INSTAGRAM @mishelgerzigMishel has been with Real Madrid star Courtois since 2021Credit: Instagram @mishelgerzigThe model has amassed a large following across social media as a content creator.And the Israeli beauty made the announcement on Instagram to her 886,000 followers.Mishel posted: “Excited to share I was chosen for Forbes 30 under 30! Thankful for this recognition.”She posed in a white business suit for the magazine with a big smile on her face.Read More on FootballCourtois’ wife shares glam snaps and has modelled for various brands as well as famous publications.Mishel and the Real Madrid star started dating in 2021 and got married in 2023.She is the goalkeeper’s biggest fan following a stunning career that has seen him win everything with Real.The Belgium international also enjoyed tremendous success with Chelsea before making the big move to the Santiago Bernabeu in 2018.Most read in FootballCourtois won two Premier League titles, the FA Cup and League Cup with the Blues.And he will be back in London for the Champions League semi-finals.Real take on Arsenal at the Emirates next Tuesday before the retun leg in Madrid the folloinwg week – although they could be without a number of huge names.Thibaut Courtois’ honeymoon doesn’t go to plan for stunning wife as she shares what it’s like to marry an athleteScroll down for more snaps from Mishel GerzigThe Israeli has attracted a large audience onlineCredit: GettyMishel works as a modelMishel lives the glamorous life with husband CourtoisCredit: instagram @mishelgerzigMishel has been by Courtois’ side throughout his careerCredit: instagram @mishelgerzigMishel spends summer relaxing with CourtoisCredit: instagram @mishelgerzigThe loved-up couple have shared many snaps on social mediaCredit: instagram @mishelgerzig More

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    ‘You’re lost to me brother’ – Jake Paul’s incredible bust-up with Logan over Mike Tyson fight revealed in documentary

    JAKE PAUL had an explosive argument with brother Logan before his fight with Mike Tyson. YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake was initially due to face Tyson last July when the heavyweight great was 57. Logan Paul and brother Jake at the premiere of their new TV seriesCredit: The Mega AgencyThe bout was marred in controversy amid the age gap and became a topic of conversation on Logan’s podcast which he co-hosts with Mike Majlak.And leading the criticism was Jake’s biggest rival KSI, who said: “Mike Tyson is 57 years old. “Like, yes in his prime this would’ve been crazy. Now it’s just like, sad.” Jake opened up on the brotherly feud in episode one of his family’s new eight-part reality show Paul American – airing on HBO’s Max. READ MORE IN BOXINGHe said: “Logan is constantly undermining me any chance he can get. “He’s siting there with my biggest enemy talking s*** about the biggest accomplishment of my life.”It’s just not what brothers should do.”Logan was doing a photoshoot for Prime – which he co-owns with ex-boxing opponent KSI – when he got an angry phone call from Jake. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnd Logan, 29, says: “No one’s not going to watch Mike Tyson because I said he was old. Everyone knows he’s old.” But Jake, 28, argued: “You are the closest person to it and you’re undermining it. Sitting there with KSI talking s*** about it.”My dad pitted me and Logan against each other growing up… but my kids will NEVER be like that, says Jake PaulLogan responded: “Bro, what the f*** podcast did you watch? I upped you the whole time. “I said you could knock him out in the second if you two were to actually go at it. You’re going to beat him.”A heated argument broke out when Jake says: “You’re so lost to me, brother.”And Logan fired back: “Who are your yes men? I’m not that. “I’m not that. Get other people to tell you it’s going to be a good fight against Mike Tyson, he’s f***ing old.”Jake replied: “I have amazing friends and family. You don’t even have a single f***ing friend, bro. Mike’s a f***ing paid friend.”Logan countered with: “You live in a house with your paid homies.” Before calling his brother a “f***ing b***h” for hanging up. The camera cuts back to Jake, who said: Jake: “Sometimes I just don’t get why Logan treats me this way. “It’s sociopathic lack of empathy for his younger brother and he’s constantly trying to tear me down.”We can go from hating each other to loving each other. And that’s what being a Paul is all about.Jake Paul The row did not stop there as the two then took the debate to text messages – which were shown on screen. Jake wrote: “You are truly a gaslighting, delusional, ego driven narcissist whoI can’t even trust, man. You need a lot of help, I pray for you.”Logan text back: “You are surrounded by yes men who will do anything to make the next check off you.”Moral compass skewed in directions I’ll never understand. “Lie to yourself and your friends, then call me a narcissist. Grab a mirror fam.”What is most impressive is amid the falling out, the two were pitching their all-access show to TV networks. And despite the behind-the-scenes civil war, the two managed to ace their interviews with top telly execs. Eventually the show landed on Max meanwhile Tyson was forced out of the fight against Jake due to a health precaution. They eventually fought in November with Jake winning on points and over 100 MILLION watching on Netflix. The warring brothers quickly reconciled – making it just another chaotic day in the Paul household. Read More on The SunJake said: “Logan and I have a history of going at each other’s throats. “We can go from hating each other to loving each other. And that’s what being a Paul is all about.”Jake Paul beat Mike Tyson on pointsCredit: Getty More

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    Dani Alves’ wife reveals she’s pregnant after three miscarriages in emotional post days after he was was cleared of rape

    DANI ALVES’ wife has announced she is pregnant – THREE DAYS after the footballer had his rape conviction overturned on appeal.Joana Sanz, 32, revealed on Instagram – where she has 928,000 followers – that they are set to welcome a baby girl into the world.Dani Alves was last week cleared of raping a woman in Barcelona in December 2022Credit: THE MEGA AGENCYThe Brazilian’s wife, Joana Sanz, stood by him during the trialCredit: GETTYThe 32-year-old has revealed they’re expecting their first child just days after Alves’ clearingCredit: INSTAGRAM@JOANASANZBut in the message, the Spaniard bravely fought back the tears as she revealed she’d previously suffered three miscarriages.She said: “I didn’t want to say anything until it was more than obvious but I wanted to share it for those who are in the battle themselves.“I’ve had to deal with questions like, ‘When’s the baby due?’ since I was twenty-two years old …what scary social pressure.“I never had a mother instinct, that desire to have kids or that I’d like to carry someone’s baby.READ MORE SPORTS NEWS“Over the years, my group of friends were having babies and social media was filled with births (I guess age is what matters).“There is so much ignorance about the reproductive age of a woman and it is not so easy to get pregnant.”Five years ago I thought of being a mother with great fear, afraid because a human being will depend on me to survive, afraid of not working, afraid of losing myself as a woman… but this is another story.“What I came to tell you is that a healthy twenty-seven-year-old woman had two IVFs, three losses and the latest a salpingectomy added to the onset of endometriosis.”Most read in FootballJoana Sanz bravely revealed she’d previously suffered three miscarriages in her announcement videoCredit: EPAThe model continued: “The frustration and why ‘everyone’ gets pregnant like magic plagued me.“I’m used to achieving what I set my mind to with hard work, effort and perseverance, but this doesn’t go like that.Former Barcelona star Dani Alves cleared of raping woman at nightclub after appeal “I lost my mother two years ago, I have no parents or siblings, the feeling of orphanage and emptiness has followed me until the day I heard my baby’s heart for the first time.“My last frozen embryo, my last hope to have that reason to be strong in life. Here she is, healthy and growing.“And I know that it was my mother who sent her to me so that I never feel alone again.”So that I can make her want to live and have this rainbow full of love after so many storms.“I still can’t believe it and I wake up in the morning in fear of seeing the sheets covered in blood or close my eyes on the ultrasound until I hear everything is perfect. Everything comes, don’t give up.”Sanz’s revealing of her pregnancy came days after her husband – who she’s been married to for eight years – was cleared by four Catalan High Court judges of raping a woman at a plush Barcelona nightclub in December 2022.Joana Sanz felt as if she was the one on trial during husband Dani Alves’ rape caseCredit: EPAFollowing the clearing of her husband, who spent 14 months on remand before being bailed, Sanz issued a statement revealing she felt as if she was the one on trial.She wrote on Instagram: “I was singled out, insulted, threatened and persecuted for two years. As if I were the one in the dock.“Despite so much media/public damage, I am still standing, not lacking work as so many wanted it to happen, faithful to my beliefs and defending what I think without being intoxicated by others.”Sanz added: “I invite you to stop venting your hatred on people you know nothing about.Read More on The Sun”To get informed and educated, so you don’t have to bite your tongue, which sometimes poisons.”Alves’ accuser plans to launch a last-ditch appeal to Spain’s Supreme Court after her lawyer’s previous attempts to get Alves jailed for 12 years on conviction. More

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    Baller League fixtures and results, format, rules and CONFIRMED teams for huge competition featuring Terry & Lineker

    THE exciting new Baller League returns TONIGHT with a variety of famous faces involved.The six-a-side spectacular has been a major success in Germany – where it was set up by Mats Hummels and Lukas Podolski – and kicked off in the UK last week to great excitement.Baller League arrived in the UK last week to huge excitementThe competition brought huge excitement to the Copper Box in LondonCredit: PAJohn Terry saw his 26ers get off to a losing start in Week 1Credit: PAYouTuber-turned-boxer KSI has been unveiled as the president of the UK version, with streaming sensation iShowSpeed guiding the US.A stunning advert – which mimics the famous Nike Brazil ad from the 1998 World Cup – revealed football legends such as John Terry and Luis Figo will act as managers of teams.Match of the Day alumni Gary Lineker, Micah Richards and Alan Shearer will also take charge of a team, as will Arsenal Invincibles Freddie Ljungberg, Jens Lehmann and Robert Pires.Ian Wright and Chloe Kelly have a side competing, as do Alisha Lehmann and Maya Jama.Sidemen stars Miniminter and Tobi, plus YouTubers AngryGinge and Sharky are also managers.Brit Award winner and platinum-selling superstar Dave will take charge of Santan FC, while fashion icon Clint 419 will manage FC Rules the World.Baller League CEO, Felix Starck said: “Baller League is a brand new way to consume football.”We’re redefining how the game is played by bringing an exhilarating and authentic approach to football, and one that will appeal to current fans along with future generations.Most read in Football”Baller League is all about forward-thinking, aggressive, hyper-exciting football. We’re about creating a version of the game that’s impossible to ignore – thrilling, bold and packed with excitement.”After the tournament kicked off with Night 1 last week, teams are now able to include WILD CARD players from tonight.John Terry and his 26ers were losers on the opening night, while AngryGinge’s Yanited looked excellent in a 7-2 win.SunSport also picked out some of the best players to watch after the first round of action.What is Baller League?Baller League is a weekly indoor football tournament – consisting of legendary footballers and other famous stars managing the teams.Twelve teams will play in six-a-side matches, with the top four teams of the league advancing to the final play-off in June to be crowned the champion.The entertaining format will be similar to Gerard Pique’s Kings League from Spain and the German version of the Baller League.When is Baller League coming to UK?The first night of Baller League took place on Monday, March 24.Matches then run for 11 consecutive Monday nights until June.Each night is made up of six 30-minute matches.London’s Copper Box Arena will host all the gamesWhat are the Baller League rules?Matches will be played in a six-a-side format on a smaller indoor pitch.Each half will be 15 minutes long.Shock rule twists will be introduced for the final three minutes of each half, including a three vs three format, long-range goals counting as double, and goalkeepers not allowed to use their hands.These rule twists for the final three minutes will be randomised.MLS-style one-vs-one penalties are to be used.12 teams in the league, with the top four going through to the playoffs.The league begins in March 2025, with the final four play-offs taking place in June.Wild card players will be introduced from Night 2 (March 31).Is Baller League on TV and can it be live streamed?After UK broadcasting rights were left unknown for a few weeks, it has now been confirmed that Sky Sports have signed a one-year deal.Matches can also be watched on NOWTV.Every match will be broadcast on the channel and hosted by Chunkz and Olivia Buzaglo.Baller League UK’s official YouTube and Twitch channels will also stream all the action.Coverage gets underway at 5.15pm with the first match of the night set to kick-off at 5.35pm.Alternatively, SunSport will LIVE BLOG all the action as it happens.Who is playing in the Baller League?26ers – managed by John TerrySquad – J’ardell Stirling, Bilal Sayoud, Sak Hassan, Kojo Apenteng, Marcel Lewis, Jordon Ibe, Matt Chizzum, Emmanuel Rowe, Justin Dass, Spike Stegel, Vladislav Platinov, Jack Crook.Deportrio – managed by Alan Shearer, Micah Richards and Gary LinekerSquad – Bakary Sako, Adam Dawson, Francis Gerald Mapolo, Zach Fagan, Marvin Sordell, Charlie Kuehn, Tommy Scott, Raphael Gas, Alex Dyer, Ruben Singale, Tristan Goodridge, Leo Serri.FC Rules the World – managed by Clint 419Squad – Michael Ndiweni, Josh Harrop, Tareiq Holmes-Dennis, Kevin Gonzalez, Oliver Bosworth, Karim Kamhouri, Erghis Pepy, Onuchi Oki, Yusuf Shentu, Alamiji Oluma, Sandro Kamara, Festus Chalet.M7 FC – managed by MiniminterSquad – Jesse Waller-Lassen, Femi Akinwande, Stefan Ilic, Jean Belehouan, Toby Bull, Sam Fitzgerald, Arjun Young, Ramez Gonzalo, Arin Zaha, Lewis Garcia, Henry Wise, Zion Nditi.MVPs United – managed by Alisha Lehmann and Maya JamaSquad – Lorenzo Spinelli, Ashton Peltier, Jake Chambers Shaw, Ross Derham, Josh Misoki, James Canton, Alfie Matthew, Declan McCarthy, Jay Beckford, Joe Edwards, Dwayne Suel, Esteban Salgado.N5 FC – managed by Jens Lehmann, Robert Pires and Freddie LjungbergSquad – Owen Locke, Adrian Mariappa, Brian Ly, Charlie Wakefield, Dayo Adekayo, Chris Arba, Imran Kahani, Michael Class, James Alabi, Troy Molunda, Freddie Berrati, Callum Charlton.Santan FC – managed by DaveSquad – Michael Hill, Richard Kesey, Dominic Voss, Erick Kenco, Ranell McKenzie Lowes, Jamell Abou-Bakare, Rico Okinari, David Upu, Abdullah Gervardi, Jack Wilson, David Solidemi, Luka Valentine.SDS FC – managed by SharkySquad – Bruno Andrade, Bayley Brown, Ody Alfa, Cole Da Silva, David Marques Castanho, Calvin Dickson, Big John, Camillo Astreppo, Finley Chadwick, Michael Felibe, Hussein Mahdi, Tyler Edmundson.Trebol FC – managed by Luis FigoSquad – Montel McKenzie, Vani Da Silva, Ciaran Clark, Isaac Modi, Ethan Oke, Reggie, Emi, Ryan Gorwell, Jordan Brown, Shani Omed, Aaron Steven, Nathan Bowen.VZN FC – managed by Tobi BrownSquad – Henri Lansbury, Kurtice Herbert, Jerome Sinclair, Remy Mitchell, Montel McKenzie, Florian Kastrati, Michael Olive-Wigan, Barrell Mensah, Ethan McClear, Diego Dombaboni, Jami Kheresi, Luka Barusic.Wembley Rangers – managed by Ian Wright and Chloe KellySquad – Domingos Pires, Check Fayum, Ben Long, Stuart Cook, Oliver Cannon, Juan Pablo, Ruben Junior, Luke Gambin, Kaylen Kofi, Braden Shaw, Joseph Diomande, Nabid Eshari.Yanited – managed by AngryGingeSquad – Kadell Daniel, Michael Hector, Mohammed Mahyoub, Remy Clerima, Percy Kiangebeni, Medy Elito, Max Pitman, Harry Cain, Henry O’Shea, Daniel Thompson, Daniel Woods, Pharrel Mensah.Baller League schedule and resultsMatchday 1: March 24Game 1: Yanited 7-2 N5Game 2: FC RTW 4-5 MVPs UnitedGame 3: SDS 5-2 26ersGame 4: Trebol 4-6 Santan FCGame 5: M7 3-2 Wembley RangersGame 6: Deportrio 6-3 VZNMatchday 2: March 31Read More on The SunGame 1: MVPs United vs M7 – 5.35pmGame 2: Wembley Rangers vs VZN – 6.35pmGame 3: N5 vs Deportrio – 7.35pmGame 4: 26ers vs Yanited – 8.35pmGame 5: Santan FC vs SDS – 9.35pmGame 6: FC RTW vs Trebol – 10.35pmMatchday 3: April 7Matchday 4: April 14Matchday 5: April 21Matchday 6: April 28Matchday 7: May 5Matchday 8: May 12Matchday 9: May 19Matchday 10: May 26Matchday 11: June 6Final Four Day: June 11 More

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    Logan and Jake Paul’s dad feared sons would resort to PORN after moving to LA… before making $50MILLION in just one year

    GREG PAUL feared his sons Logan and Jake would have to resort to doing PORN when they first moved to Los Angeles. But instead, they became multimillionaire social media sensations. Jake Paul with his dad Greg and brother LoganCredit: RexThe pair were teenagers when they moved from their family home in Cleveland, Ohio to pursue a showbiz lifestyle in 2014. It left dad Greg imagining the worst when his two boys flew the nest – as revealed on the family’s new reality TV show called Paul American streaming on Max. Greg said: “Those guys moving to LA, we were like, f*** they are gonna end up doing porn because their s*** didn’t work out.”You know, you’re thinking all the worst things.”But it did not take long for his sons to put him at ease – as they raked in huge sums after becoming stars on YouTube. READ MORE IN BOXINGLogan, now 29, said: “The views are increasing, the attention is increasing. “I’m making money. Bro, when I started making merch, f*** me! We grossed $50million in 2017. Fifty f***ing million dollars.”As the fight for fame ensued, it caused civil war between Logan and his younger brother Jake. Jake, 28, said: “Logan’s at his house with his friends doing crazy s*** everyday.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”I had my whole squad called Team 10. At some point we just kind of started talking about who gets more views, who gets more subscribers and it manifested into this real life thing.”Logan admitted: “People liked this rivalry that we had and the line between reality and content starts to get blurred especially in your early 20s when content is your entire life.Jake Paul says having children will prolong his boxing career and wants them to be best friends with brother Logan’s kids”How can I get the most views and attention possible? So virtue, which is normally important in family, in brotherhood, was thrown out the window.”The brothers’ rivalry intensified with a series of diss tracks made against each other – with one of Logan’s songs reaching nearly 300MILLION views. It caused huge strain for their mum Pam, who opened up in episode one of the series: “I was calling, going mostly after Logan because he’s the older brother. “You’re supposed to be taking care of your younger brother. But why would thy listen to me? “They’re making much more money than I’ve ever made and what am I gonna do?”Logan said: “I look back now and I’m ashamed. I’m truly ashamed of whatever version of myself that was.”Since then, Jake and myself have got into a bit of a better place.”Logan and Jake moved to LA in 2014Credit: Getty – ContributorJake celebrates a boxing win with Logan in 2020Credit: GettyThe brothers have reconciled in recent yearsCredit: GettyThe brothers soon reconciled after starting their journeys as boxers together. Jake revealed: “It was a long process to go from being pitted against each other in front of the whole world to where we are today.”But I think around that time we slowly realised that we were going to be the only people there for each other.”When we both started training with each other, I think that was so healthy for our relationship because we were doing things together.”The brothers started boxing together on the same card in 2018, with Logan drawing to KSI and Jake beating the Brit’s brother Deji. In the near decade since, Jake has focussed solely on boxing and now has an 11-1 record while Logan is signed to the WWE. And Logan said: “Admittedly, things aren’t always perfect between Jake and I. Read More on The Sun”We’re always finding ways to one up each other but I call it inspiration. We both just want to be at the top of our sport. “I want to be the biggest WWE star in the world, Jake has found a serious calling to boxing.”Logan and Jake and the Paul American premiereCredit: The Mega Agency More

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    Who is Mick Schumacher’s long-term girlfriend Laila Hasanovic? Miss Universe finalist-turned-social media sensation

    MICK SCHUMACHER may find himself away from Formula 1 but off the track life is good.He’s loved up with his long term partner Laila Hasanovic – and engagement has been on the cards.Mick Schumacher with his long-term partner Laila HasanovicCredit: GettyThe couple are said to have recently got engaged with Laila already inside the Schumacher inner circleCredit: GettyLaila is a model from Denmark with Bosnian rootsCredit: InstagramSon of seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher, Mick, has found regaining a spot amongst F1’s elite difficult.The 26-year-old driver started his professional motorsport career with Haas in 2021 before being released after two seasons, serving the next two as a reserve driver for McLaren and Mercedes.Nonetheless, Schumacher has been able to find solace away from racing. He has been with Laila Hasanovic for at least two years since going public in August 2023, with the model recently teasing fans by sharing a picture of a diamond ring.READ MORE IN SCHUMACHERShe is the only girlfriend Mick has had who has been allowed to to visit father Michael, according to German newspaper Bild.The seven-time world champion has not been seen in public since his skiing accident on a family holiday in Meribel, France, in 2013.Bild further says the family are ‘smitten’ with the model, who is regularly included in their family plans – so who is she? Life pre-SchumacherBorn in Bosnia and raised in Denmark, Laila Hasanovic was a prodigious model talent from early on.Most read in MotorsportHasonovich, 24, moved to the Danish capital, Copenhagen, at 19 after a year in Kentucky as an exchange student to add some experience on her promise.She was a finalist in the 2019 Miss Universe Denmark pageant, and once the global pandemic broke out the following year, she switched her attention from beauty contests to social media.She amassed 300k followers across Instagram and TikTok in the three years following the worldwide outbreak that saw people stuck in their homes – and has doubled that since dating Schumacher.Strides in modelling Initially working a local paper-round in her early teens before harbouring short-lived ambitions in criminology, Hasonovich has made significant strides on the modelling front.A first break in the game via watch brand Daniel Wellington has transpired to being signed on by PRM Agency and full-blown photo-shoots.Soon-to-be SchumacherHasonovich and Schumacher had to bat away various claims that the couple got engaged October last year.She posted a photo of her hand in July, which appeared to show an engagement ring.Understandably, fans leaped into conclusions before having the news broken by Hasonovich.She posted a second picture of her jewellery, writing on Instagram: “and no it’s not an engagement ring u guyssss”.However, the noise around a possible engagement continues is getting louder as the bond between the model and the Schumacher family grows stronger.Laila has even paid tribute to Michael on social media in the past with a touching tribute.Laila, left, with Michael’s manager Sabine Kehm, centre, and his wife Corinna, right, watching Mick during a race earlier this yearCredit: RexLast March she posted a series of photos to her Instagram followers showing off her handbag and room.In one of the snaps her AirPod case can be seen with the iconic No 47 logo emblazoned on it.Read More on The SunFans of Michael quickly spotted the No 47 which is still seen as synonymous with the driver as he drove under that number.Meanwhile, in August 2023, Mick told RTL with a smile: “I’m really happy”, and “doesn’t want to hide” his love for Laila.  More

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    ‘Keep running scared’ – Tommy Fury fires back at Jake Paul’s rematch offer and claims it is LESS than first fight

    TOMMY FURY has hit back at Jake Paul’s offer to rematch and claimed it is LESS than he made for winning their initial fight. Fury is the first and so far only fighter to defeat YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul – winning a split-decision in Saudi Arabia in 2023.Jake Paul and Tommy Fury have teased a rematchCredit: AFPThat came after he had to twice pull out of the bout, for a rib injury in 2021 and then amid a US visa issues the following year.Talk of a rematch has ensued in the years since and a recent online back-and-forth saw Paul claim the “ship has sailed”.Then just 24 hours later, he made a huge U-turn and publicly offered Fury $3million (£2.3m) to rematch or $4m (£3m) to do is in the US. But Fury fired back: “Why would I agree to that when it’s less than our first fight AND I beat you. You’re deluded. read more in boxing “You claim to be a good businessman, if you want to talk business properly, I’m there. “But don’t throw me stupid offers you know won’t get accepted. It’s clear to see that you’re just using the money as an excuse to get away from this rematch. “You brag about making $50M for fights but yet won’t pay up for the only real fight you have left. “Showing your true colours my friend. Keep running scared. I’ll see you very soon…” Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSIt comes after Paul posted: “I’m offering Tommy Fury $3M to fight me in 2025. “The number is $4M if he can legally get into the US. Let’s see who is ducking who.” Jake Paul reveals talks for Tommy Fury rematch and slams Canelo Alvarez over failed fight Fury originally took to Instagram in a rare social media video to hit out at Paul for recently calling out Anthony Joshua.But Paul – after announcing four new female signings to his Most Valuable Promotions banner – countered back at Fury.He posted: “Tommy Fumbles Fury…the ship has sailed mate. I’m trying to build the sport. You are trying to make a payday and hit the pub.”No judgement. We are just different.”Fury, 25, then replied: “No worries at all mate, hope that loss doesn’t eat you up too much.”Just know, that you never had enough balls to try and avenge your loss. You’re right, we are different… I’m a winner and you’re a loser.”And Paul, 28, responded with: “You turned down $6M plus upside to headline Netflix against me.”Your dadager and you may be the two dumbest dingbats the UK has ever created. Oh and you can’t travel to the US you w****r…sooooo”Ship has sailed unless you take $3M and we run it in 2025. Let us know.”You literally have ZERO opportunity other than fighting me or the other jumping jack pullout artist.”Paul most recently beat Mike Tyson, 58, in November with the fight marred in controversy amid the huge age gap between them.Tyson was offered the scrutinised comeback bout after Fury declined the chance to rematch Paul on the streaming service.And over 100 MILLION would watch Paul’s win on Netflix – prompting shock talks to face Canelo Alvarez in May in Las Vegas.But Canelo walked away from the bout to instead sign a four-fight deal with Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh.Showing your true colours my friend. Keep running scared. I’ll see you very soon…Tommy Fury And with Paul looking for his next opponent, he called out two-time heavyweight world champion Joshua, 35, on his podcast.Paul said: “I want to fight Anthony Joshua – exclusive – because I know I will f***ing beat Anthony Joshua’s ass.”He doesn’t have a chin, and he has no skill and he’s stiff. I love you Anthony, we’e friends, all this s*** but I want to fight you.”But Fury slammed: “Just wanted to give a little opinion on everything I’ve been seeing on social media lately.”Jake Paul versus Anthony Joshua – just wanted to come on here and remind everybody that that bum couldn’t even beat me when I basically had a broken hand.”I had one hand and he still lost. Jake Paul, I’m still your daddy and everybody weighing this fight up, don’t bother because he ain’t worth a shilling.”And a loss will always be there Mr Paul. Take it easy and have a good day.”Fury’s last fight saw him beat Paul’s arch rival KSI, 31, via disputed decision in October 2023 but has not returned since following his surgery.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe was due to do so against Darren Till in January but he pulled out after the ex-UFC star threatened to KICK him in the head.Tommy Fury beat Jake Paul on pointsCredit: AP More