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    Jake Paul offers Mike Perry a job after disgusted Conor McGregor sacked him from BKFC after devastating loss

    MIKE PERRY was offered a job from Jake Paul after being sacked by Conor McGregor in the aftermath of his boxing loss. Perry was granted permission by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship – in which McGregor co-owns – to face Paul. Jake Paul beat Mike Perry in their boxing boutCredit: GettyConor McGregor fired Perry from BKFC – which he co-ownsCredit: EPABefore the bout, McGregor wished Perry well and labelled YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul a “little dweeb”. But following Perry’s sixth-round loss to Paul, it resulted in a social media rant by McGregor.And he claimed the BKFC champion was expelled from the promotion,But Paul, 27, said on his podcast: “Mike Perry, as you got fired by Conor McGregor from BKFC, we will hire you at Betr into a partnership and give you some sort of role.READ MORE IN BOXING”We’ll figure out what that’s going to be. Betr has a job for you, Mike Perry. We’re just giving him another stream of income. He can keep fighting.”We can maybe start a podcast with him or something… we’ll figure it out.”Paul’s betting company Betr sponsors UFC middleweight Bo Nickal while launching men’s health care line W with bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley. The American moved to 10-1 and now heads on to his controversial clash against Mike Tyson, 58, on November 15 in Texas.Most read in BoxingPerry, 32, is now left to ponder a move back into BKFC after speaking out following McGregor’s blast.He said: “He doesn’t have a promotion because me and him are both owners of BKFC, so he can’t fire me.Mike Perry brutally responds to being ‘fired’ by Conor McGregor and warns him Jake Paul fight ‘worse than Mayweather'”We can fight in bare-knuckle, look at me I lost to Jake Paul so why don’t you go and fight Jake Paul.”You can box him with the gloves on, I think it would be worse than Conor McGregor vs [Floyd] Mayweather.” More

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    Hawk Tuah girl Hailey Welch steals show at Jake Paul fight in glamorous outfit – but is slammed by BBC pundit

    HAWK TUAH girl Hailey Welch stole the show at Jake Paul’s fight with Mike Perry – but came under criticism from an outspoken sports star. Hailey became a viral sensation for a street interview she did earlier in the year where she produced her Hawk Tuah catchphrase. Hawk Tuah girl Hailey Welch at Jake Paul’s fightCredit: XHailey Welch stole the show in FloridaCredit: XAnd she has been making the most of her internet fame by featuring on podcasts and hanging out with the likes of NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal. Her latest public appearance was a ringside seat at YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul’s win over Perry. Fans hailed her entrance and stylish black dress – but not everyone was pleased with her attendance. Outspoken tennis player Nick Kyrgios – who also works as a BBC pundit – was less than impressed. READ MORE IN SPORTReplying to a video of Hailey’s arrival, Kyrgios said: “No correlation between fame and actually being decent at something anymore.” Hailey watched as Paul, 27, dropped Perry, 32, three times before winning in round six. Afterwards, she was a guest on Paul’s post-fight podcast and revealed she became an instant boxing fan. Hailey, 21, said: “It was badass. It was pretty cool.” Most read in BoxingNick Kyrgios hit out at Hawk Tuah girl Hailey WelchCredit: ReutersThe social media influencer revealed she is hoping to capitalise on her online fame with charity work. Jake Paul calls out Mike Tyson and UFC champion Alex Pereira after KOing Mike PerryShe said: “I want to do more with donations and stuff like that. I just did one with PetsSmart, the animal shelter in Nashville.” Paul meanwhile improved to 10-1 as a boxer and looks ahead to fighting boxing legend Mike Tyson, 58, on November 15 in Texas. Hailey Welch with Jake Paul More

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    Glam footballer Madelene Wright labelled ‘a true goddess’ as she shows off curves in white bikini

    FOOTBALLER Madelene Wright left fans in need of cooling down thanks to her latest glamorous social media snaps.The Leyton Orient star, 25, has been keeping fans updated while she enjoys the off-season.Madelene Wright stunned fans with her latest holiday snapsCredit: InstagramMadelene wore a white bikini as she sat on a rock by the beachCredit: InstagramThe glam footballer plays for Leyton OrientCredit: https://www.instagram.com/madelene_wright/Madelene has 325,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @madelene_wrightMadelene, who has 325,000 followers on Instagram alone, has been seen soaking up the sun in a number of her posts.And the most recent kept to the same pattern as she shared a picturesque photo while down at the beach.She was seen showing off her curves wearing a white bikini while laying on a rock by the sea as she also let the wind blow through her hair.The beautiful pics saw some fans likening her to Greek deity Amphitrite – goddess and queen of the sea.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLTaking to the comments, one fan said: “A true goddess.”A second said: “Beautiful.”Another said: “Hottest mermaid.”A fourth added: “Dream woman wow.”Most read in FootballShe is often seen flaunting her curves in sexy social media postsCredit: INSTAGRAM @madelene_wrightDuring the Euros she showed her support for England as she showed off some ball skillsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/madelene_wright/Despite taking time to chill by the sea, she has also been seen showing off some ball skills and cheering on England during Euro 2024.Madelene returned to the football pitch with Orient in May after being sacked by Charlton in 2020 over a controversial video that saw her allegedly inhaling from a balloon at a party.Seven sports stars who started an OnlyFans including ex-footballer and British boxing iconInside Madelene’s glamorous life as influencer, footballer and OnlyFans star…Wright lives a glamourous lifestyleShe often wows her fans with raunchy picturesCredit: InstagramMadelene has over 300k followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @madelene_wrightShe recently celebrated her 25th birthdayCredit: Instagram / @madelene_wrightThe football also has an OnlyFans accountCredit: Instagram / @madelene_wrightShe claimed to have made over £500,000 from the platformCredit: Instagram @madelene_wrightThe footballer has recently signed for Leyton OrientCredit: Instagram/@madelene_wrightShe has continued her OnlyFansCredit: twitter @MaddieMadeleneShe often dresses in revealing outfitsCredit: InstagramMadelene used to play for CharltonCredit: Instagram @Madelene_Wright More

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    Mike Tyson, 58, breaks silence on Jake Paul’s win over Mike Perry as boxing legend says ‘Countdown Begins’ for fight

    MIKE TYSON has sent an ominous message to Jake Paul after watching him in action against Mike Perry.The YouTuber preserved the pair’s Texas tussle in November thanks to a sixth-round stoppage of the BKFC star in the early hours of Sunday morning.Jake Paul locked horns with Mike Perry in the early hours of Sunday morningCredit: RexPaul stopped the former UFC star in the sixth round of their Tampa tussleCredit: GETTYBoxing legend Mike Tyson sent The Problem Child an ominous message after the fightCredit: X@MIKETYSONTyson was due to have been the man standing opposite Paul but was forced to withdraw from their clash after suffering a medical emergency on-board a flight to Los Angeles.And the former undisputed heavyweight champion’s sights are still set on teaching The Problem Child a lesson just hours after seeing him stop Perry.The 58-year-old posted a video of himself watching Paul be introduced to his Instagram and X pages.Prior to the video post, he wrote: “[The] countdown begins.READ MORE IN BOXING”118 days -16 weeks and 6 days- 17 weekends – 2,832 hours – 169,920 minutes – 10,195,200 seconds”[The] clock starts now. #TysonPaul #TheClockIsTicking #JakesWake.”Paul made it crystal clear he only wants to fight Tyson next in his post-fight interview with DAZN.”I did put him down in the first round and he just survived it but Mike Tyson!” he said. “You’re next big boy.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSJake Paul vs Mike Tyson’s lifestyles comparedONE is a notorious YouTuber-turned-boxer who has taken the sport by storm.The other terrorised all in the ring in the 1980s and 1990s, famously biting the ear off an opponent in one fight.Iron Mike has rebuilt his life after squandering a £300m fortune with a cannabis empire, and is a huge advocate of the drug.And as Paul has continued to rise up the ranks, he has splashed the cash on a fleet of amazing cars.Whereas Tyson had more money than sense until a £15m debt saw him part with his cherished car collection.Paul now lives in a plush mansion worth £13m in Puerto Rico, after escaping his hectic life in LA.But these days, Tyson lounges in his Vegas property he paid £2.5m for with wife Lakiha, who he married in 2009. Paul is not yet married but is smitten with his speed skater girlfriend  Jutta Leerdam. She will be by his side when her man puts his 9-1 boxing record on the line against two-time heavyweight champ Tyson on July 20.Read more: Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson’s lifestyles compared, from The Problem Child’s £13m mansion to Iron Mike’s huge cannabis empire.”Sign the contract! November 15th on Netflix, I’m excited for that one.”I’m going to go home and prepare for that.”Jake Paul calls out Mike Tyson and UFC champion Alex Pereira after KOing Mike PerryPaul is seemingly already looking past Iron Mike as he’s set his sights on fighting UFC light-heavyweight champion Alex PereiraHe continued: “And, Alex Pereira, you said you want to box, I’m the king of this.”I’m the king of this, come over we can make it happen. I want you, Alex Pereira.”Indeed, I just beat a BKFC champion, I beat multiple UFC champions and he said he wants to box.”So Alex Pereira, after Mike Tyson lets make it happen.” More

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    Conor McGregor slams ‘p**sbag’ Jake Paul for calling out Mike Tyson, 58, and fires Mike Perry from BKFC for losing

    CONOR MCGREGOR blasted Jake Paul for setting his sights on Mike Tyson again after his victory over Mike Perry.The YouTuber-turned-boxer made light work of the former UFC welterweight in their Tampa tussle early on Sunday morning.Jake Paul locked horns with former UFC star Mike Perry in a boxing matchCredit: EPAThe Problem Child stopped the BKFC star in the sixth round of their Tampa tussleCredit: GettyPaul was on the receiving end of a blistering rant from Conor McGregor after the fightCredit: EPAPaul, 27, stopped Perry in the sixth round to preserve his November clash with boxing legend Tyson, who he was originally slated to fight this morning.But his display did little to impress McGregor, who launched a blistering and accusation-filled tirade at him on social media.The former two-division champion wrote on X: “Jake Paul is the biggest pi**bag I have ever seen in my life.”40-pound weight difference … and still s***ing himself in there.READ MORE ON JAKE PAUL”Nakisa you should take him to Vegas oh that’s right you could never, the athletic commission testing, real testing, real fighting.”B***h asses. You could never. And then calling out 60-year-old Mike Tyson fresh off an in-flight medical emergency?”I swear to god, a fat can of b**** p***. Most valuable p***bag.”McGregor then turned his attention to the display of BKFC superstar Perry, who went into his clash with Paul having won his last six on the bounce.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSJake Paul vs Mike Tyson’s lifestyles comparedONE is a notorious YouTuber-turned-boxer who has taken the sport by storm.The other terrorised all in the ring in the 1980s and 1990s, famously biting the ear off an opponent in one fight.Iron Mike has rebuilt his life after squandering a £300m fortune with a cannabis empire, and is a huge advocate of the drug.And as Paul has continued to rise up the ranks, he has splashed the cash on a fleet of amazing cars.Whereas Tyson had more money than sense until a £15m debt saw him part with his cherished car collection.Paul now lives in a plush mansion worth £13m in Puerto Rico, after escaping his hectic life in LA.But these days, Tyson lounges in his Vegas property he paid £2.5m for with wife Lakiha, who he married in 2009. Paul is not yet married but is smitten with his speed skater girlfriend  Jutta Leerdam. She will be by his side when her man puts his 9-1 boxing record on the line against two-time heavyweight champ Tyson on July 20.Read more: Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson’s lifestyles compared, from The Problem Child’s £13m mansion to Iron Mike’s huge cannabis empire.And the Irishman, who is a co-owner in the promotion, has claimed ‘Platinum’ is no longer part of the roster.He wrote: “Hey Mike you’re released and you can go and compete in your smelly dirty boxing championship thing, the smell of it, good luck.EXCLUSIVE: Conor McGregor eyeing December UFC return against Michael Chandler at UFC 310 after toe injury”You’re fired. @bareknucklefc.”It didn’t take long for Paul to get wind of McGregor’s latest allegations and his apparent firing of Perry.The Problem Child wrote: “Conor’s on Twitter all the time. He’s on his yacht all the time. But guess where he’s not?”The ring fighting me. So he can talk all the f**k he wants.”But The Notorious MMA Jake Joseph Paul from Disney channel.”Paul has faced numerous accusations of performance-enhancing drug use during his brief professional boxing career.But the former Disney star has passed all the drug tests he’s taken and has vehemently denied ever taking PEDS.In January 2022 message to UFC boss Dana White, he said: “Steroid test me whenever the f**k you want. “It is two weeks after my fight and I’m a fat b***h.READ MORE SUN STORIES”And I take it as a compliment because there’s no other excuse to me knocking out all your champions [than].’ This kid does steroids.'”Look at me. Look at that, a fat b***h.”Jake Paul has vehemently denied accusations of PED useCredit: EPA More

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    Jake Paul says he beat Mike Perry with broken knuckle but says injury will not scupper Mike Tyson fight

    JAKE PAUL said he beat Mike Perry with a broken knuckle – but reassured fans that his bout with Mike Tyson is still on.Paul and Tyson were due to meet in front of over 70,000 in Texas in a controversial clash scrutinised for the 30-year age gap. Jake Paul said he beat Mike Perry with a broken knuckleCredit: GettyBut Tyson, 58, was forced to pull out amid a health precaution with the fight rescheduled to November 15. Paul, 27, instead chose to fight on with the July 20 date over 1,000 miles away in Florida. He chose ex-UFC star-turned-bare-knuckle-boxing champion Mike Perry, 32, as his interim opponent. Paul made no mistake with his biggest payday on the line, flooring Perry three times before a sixth-round stoppage. And after the fight the YouTuber-turned-boxer claimed he entered the bout with an injured knuckle. “I didn’t feel very good tonight,” Paul said. “I was sick leading up to this, my knuckle is messed up it’s swollen like a big ball. “I’ll post it on my Instagram, follow me on Instagram. I’m going to be giving away $10,000 tonight @jakepaul. “You can see my knuckle was basically broken before the fight.”Most read in BoxingBut Paul insisted it was not further delay his fight with Tyson. “No, did it delay this fight? No.” Paul said. “I’m a warrior, man. I’ll fight through anything. We put it all on the line.” Paul improved to 10-1 as a boxer and sent an ominous warning to Tyson ahead of their rescheduled bout. Mike Tyson! You’re next big boy,” Paul said. “Sign the contract! November 15th on Netflix, I’m excited for that one.”I’m going to go home and prepare for that.” Tyson – who was advised to withdraw after suffering an ulcer flare up – retired in 2005 following two dismal defeats. But he came back in 2020 for an exhibition with Roy Jones Jr that ended in an eight-round draw.Tyson posted a video of himself watching Paul’s fight and teased that the “Countdown Begins.”READ MORE SUN STORIES”Mike Tyson is training, he’s back, looking crazier than ever,” Paul added. “November 15th on Netflix, I’m gonna get another KO and prove everyone wrong once again.”Mike Tyson and Jake Paul are due to fight on November 15Credit: Alamy More

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    Jake Paul opens door to rematch with Mike Perry in bare-knuckle or MMA and vows to win boxing world title in two years

    JAKE PAUL is ready to rematch Mike Perry – but in MMA or bare-knuckle while vowing to win a boxing world title in two years. Paul dropped the ex-UFC star three times in Florida before closing the show in round six with a barrage of shots in the corner. Mike Perry was beaten by Jake PaulCredit: RexPerry found success after leaving the UFC to join Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship in 2021. Paul insisted in the lead up to the boxing bout that he would be open to running it back in the cage or with exposed fists. And the YouTuber-turned-boxer – also signed to the Professional Fighters League to make his MMA debut – has kept his word. “Yeah, it’d be fun. I’m down for it all,” Paul told Ariel Helwani. “I love combat, I love going to war, this is what I was destined for and in two years I will be the cruiserweight champion of the f***ing world.”Paul, 27, was due to fight Mike Tyson, 58, in front of over 70,000 in Texas in a controversial clash scrutinised for the 30-year age gap. But Tyson was forced to pull out amid a health precaution with the fight rescheduled to November 15. Paul instead chose to fight on with the July 20 date over 1,000 miles away in Florida against Perry. Most read in BoxingHe improved to 10-1 as a boxer and sent an ominous warning to Tyson ahead of their rescheduled bout. “Mike Tyson! You’re next big boy,” Paul said. “Sign the contract! November 15th on Netflix, I’m excited for that one.”I’m going to go home and prepare for that.” Tyson – who was advised to withdraw after suffering an ulcer flare up – retired in 2005 following two dismal defeats. But he came back in 2020 for an exhibition with Roy Jones Jr that ended in an eight-round draw.Tyson posted a video of himself watching Paul’s fight and teased that the “Countdown Begins.””Mike Tyson is training, he’s back, looking crazier than ever,” Paul added. “November 15th on Netflix, I’m gonna get another KO and prove everyone wrong once again.”Mike Tyson and Jake Paul are due to fight on November 15Credit: Alamy More

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    Fans blast ‘this is so staged’ as ‘brawl’ breaks out between Jake Paul and Mike Perry during final face-off before fight

    JAKE PAUL and Mike Perry’s final face-off descended into a brawl but many fans questioned if it was staged.YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul returns to the ring in the early hours of Sunday morning against the former UFC welterweight and current BKFC star.Jake Paul and Mike Perry took part in a heated final face-off on Friday nightCredit: GettyThings got heated when ex-UFC star Perry put his hands on PaulCredit: GETTYFight fans weren’t convinced by the argy-bargy that took placeCredit: GETTYBut the duo almost prematurely traded blows during Friday’s ceremonial weigh-ins for their Tampa tussle.Perry sparked chaotic scenes by shoving former Disney star Paul in the chest after they went head-to-head.Paul didn’t take kindly to the MMA star’s antics, shoving him back with considerable force.A slew of security guards quickly jumped in to prevent the duo from landing any serious blows, although they struggled to hold Perry back.READ MORE ON PAUL VS PERRYThe incident spread like wildfire on social media, although it didn’t particularly whet fight fans’ appetite for the bout.One wrote on X: “It’s staged, Mike pushed but pulled back. Jake will win tomorrow, fully staged.”Another said: “This is so stageed.”And another said: “You gotta sell them PPVs.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSOne remarked: “WWE couldn’t have pulled this off any better.”There was a time when folks believed WWE was real just like this.”Jake Paul says ‘please don’t do that’ after Mike Perry makes gruesome vow ahead of boxing fight Another chimed in: “They are buddies just trying to get the fight amped up.”Paul, 27, was initially slated to face boxing icon Mike Tyson in a controversial crossover clash at the Cowboys Stadium.But their Dallas dust-up was pushed back to November after Tyson suffered a medical emergency on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles.Paul admits he’s taking a huge risk by fighting Perry but is confident he’ll warm up for his clash with Tyson with a devastating finish.Moments before he was shoved by Perry, Paul said: “One round, one round.”You will be eating the ring tomorrow night. You are going down face first.” More