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    Major role Jake Paul’s stunning girlfriend is playing in his boxing career as he gushes over ‘inspiring’ speedskater

    JAKE PAUL has gushed over the influence his “inspiring” speedskater girlfriend Jutta Leerdam has had on his boxing career. The sporty super-couple went public with their relationship in April and have been almost inseparable ever since. Jutta Leerdam and Jake Paul have been together since AprilCredit: @juttaleerdamThe sporty power-couple are inseparableCredit: @jakepaulLeerdam is a Dutch speedskating starCredit: GettyShe has played a major role in Jake Paul’s boxing career of lateCredit: @juttaleerdamPaul is one of the highest-paid fighters in the world, banking £33MILLION alone in 2023. But more than just money, the YouTuber-turned boxer wants to defy all odds and become a world champion in the ring. And he is leaning on the advice of six-time speedskating champ Leerdam, 25, to help him do it. Paul told SunSport: “It’s a game-changer and I can fully focus on what I want to do with the support from here. READ MORE IN BOXING“She can give me mental advice and coaching, even physical performance advice and it’s just been such a game-changer. “She inspires me to be better and I’ve told her from day one like, ‘Hey, I want to be just like you, I want to be a world champion.’ “So she holds me to that standard.” Paul, 27, confirmed his new romance just months after suffering defeat for the first time, against Tommy Fury, 24, by split-decision in February last year. Most read in BoxingLeerdam is in Jake Paul’s cornerCredit: @juttaleerdamThe skater is a six-time champCredit: @juttaleerdamJake Paul is her biggest fanCredit: @juttaleerdamThe glam couple pose for a selfieCredit: @juttaleerdamThey enjoy the high lifeCredit: @juttaleerdamCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut for his two comeback wins, over ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 38, and pro boxer Andre August, 35, Dutch stunner Leerdam has been in his corner. And she will be cheering on once again when Paul makes his return to the ring on Saturday night in Puerto Rico. EXCLUSIVE: Jake Paul says ‘eight-figure’ fight offer to Tommy Fury has been ‘RESCINDED’ after rival refused to ‘f***ing listen’He faces 17-2 Ryan Bourland, 35, the most experienced opponent on his record as he looks to continue against seasoned boxing competition. Paul said: “I think people are starting to see the story unfold and getting to know the real me behind just the trolling and being a loudmouth and having fun. “At the end of the day, I was born to be an entertainer so that side of me is going to come out but there’s a different side to me and that’s to change this sport forever and make history and who’s a really hard worker and a very talented athlete. “I think people really underestimated from day one how talented I am as an athlete and how hard I work and that’s starting to come out. “And no matter what people are going to say, everyone respects hard work so I think people are really starting to see that and how serious I’m taking it fighting these guys. “And not just doing the big money fights, I’m going to do more of those of course, I’m seriously on the path to world champion.“And at first I think people thought I was just saying that to get clicks and stuff but they don’t know just how hard I really work.” Jake Paul facing off with Ryan BourlandCredit: @mostvaluablepromotions More

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    Jake Paul claims Tommy Fury snubbed eight-figure offer and deal is withdrawn as rival refused to ‘f***ing listen’

    JAKE PAUL has withdrawn his “eight-figure” fight offer to Tommy Fury after the Brit snubbed the deal. The YouTuber-turned boxer has been trying to negotiate a rematch with Fury after losing their blockbuster grudge match last year.Jake Paul has been in talks to rematch Tommy FuryCredit: GETTYBut Paul put a twist on the deal by tabling terms to first run it back in the boxing ring and then complete the trilogy in the MMA cage. The Problem Child’s side have insisted Fury could earn over £15MILLION for the two-fights spread across the two sports. But after failing to hear back it looks as though the deal is off the table.Paul told SunSport: “It’s an eight-figure deal for a boxing and an MMA fight – more money than he’s ever been offered – but he didn’t take it so the offer isn’t there anymore. READ MORE IN BOXING“Quite frankly, he’s going to realise how much he needs me over the next couple of months when he goes to fight someone again and he’s getting offered 75k. “And the offer is down now, the offer is rescinded first of all and it’s nowhere near that now. He had his opportunity and time to take that.” Paul, 27, claims he picked up around £24m after suffering a split-decision defeat in Saudi Arabia last February, while Fury, 24, was said to have made close to £4m.The American former Disney star bounced back with a points win over ex-UFC ace Nate Diaz and a knockout against pro boxer Andre August in his last bout. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPaul now returns on Saturday night in Puerto Rico against 17-2 Ryan Bourland, 35, the most experienced opponent of his career. Meanwhile Fury is coming off a controversial points victory over Paul’s arch rival KSI, 30, in October and had hand surgery soon after. EXCLUSIVE: Major role Jake Paul’s stunning girlfriend is playing in his career as he gushes over ‘inspiring’ speedskaterPaul has been in talks with Fury’s side since the backend of 2023 but is growing frustrated at the apparent wage demands. He said: “All of his doors that he can open in his career, they all lead to me. “I can do whatever I want, fight whoever I want and you’re going to see in the very near future. “I’m on a path to world champion and so if he wants to do it and he’s serious about it then he needs to be realistic around the financial side about it. “And there’s no one better in this game at business than me so when I’m telling him these things, he has to f***ing listen.” Fury’s team were contacted for comment. Tommy Fury controversially beat KSI on pointsCredit: GETTYJake Paul facing off with Ryan BourlandCredit: @MostVpromotions More

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    Who is Ryan Garcia’s girlfriend and OnlyFans model Mikaela Testa?

    RYAN Garcia announced he is dating an OnlyFans model, just weeks after revealing the divorce from his wife.Here we take a look at the boxing star’s new girlfriend Mikaela Testa.Mikaela Testa has almost 1million followers on InstagramCredit: Social MediaWho is Mikaela Testa?Mikaela Testa is a 23-year-old influencer and OnlyFans model from Australia.On February 29, 2024, boxer Ryan Garcia announced that he and Testa are in a relationship in a series of Instagram posts.He wrote on his story: “On a semi serious note I have a new Girlfriend. Not super serious at this time but she my boo @mikkimouse404.”Ima teach her how to fight! She’s the next one up @misfitsboxing.”READ MORE ON BOXINGGarcia then doubled down on training his new girlfriend to fight under Misfits Boxing, which hosts celebrity-style crossover bouts.He posted: “Look this is my baby, MY QUEEN BELIEVE THAT!!”Stop judging her is she perfect no. But are you? THOUGHT SO. I love her so stop hating.”Btw, I’m training her to fight and I’m willing to put her against whoever on @misfitsboxing and if you feel you can take her tag your self In it and I’ll set up a fight and you’ll walk away with a bag.Most read in Boxing”No less then 500,000$ and percentage of PPV if it makes sense.”Garcia, 25, then took to X to defend his new relationship, posting: “Bro what’s up with Yall? I can’t ft my girl and post it??? This is social media, where you share your life.[My parents] disowned me and haven’t spoken to me since [joining OnlyFans]Mikaela TestaInstagram”I’m not worried about nobody and what they post. It’s all good. If you don’t like her then that’s on you. I’m just being me.”What does Mikaela Testa do for work?Testa works as an online influencer and OnlyFans model, and has turned these non-traditional jobs into seriously lucrative occupations.Testa revealed that she earns an incredible £90,000 a month, but that her choice of career led to her parents not speaking to her.In May 2023, speaking on an Instagram question and answer, a fan asked how her mum and dad reacted to her choice of joining OnlyFans.Mikaela said: “They disowned me and haven’t spoken to me since.”Mikaela found fame on the adult website after joining, and now boasts more than 2.3million followers, along with over 929,000 on Instagram.In 2021, Mikaela revealed she spends more than £2,600 on clothes each week because she “doesn’t like to wear the same thing”.Who else has Ryan Garcia dated?At the start of the new year, Garcia confirmed his split from wife Andrea Celina — just two hours after revealing the news of the birth of his new son.On January 5, 2024, he announced to his Instagram followers that baby Henry Leo had been born.Alongside a snap of the newborn baby, he wrote: “Honored To announce my beautiful first born son.”Praise the lord. I am so thankful, I love him so much already. He is so fast already haha. Took him just 8 min to arrive.”You know where he got that speed from lol. God did! And God will.”Henry Leo Garcia. He will be ten times stronger, ten times wise, ten times better looking but he will need to work ten times harder. Thank you lord I love you.”However, shortly afterwards, he uploaded a statement confirming his and Andrea’s divorce.Garcia told his fans: “As I step into a new chapter in my life, it’s with a heavy heart to share that Drea and I have decided to divorce.”While this decision marks the end of our marriage, it’s important to emphasise that our relationship as co-parents remains our top priority.”The pair tied the knot in 2021 and have two other children together.In 2019, Garcia reportedly dated model Atiana De La Hoya, who is the daughter of boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya and Shanna Moakler.READ MORE SUN STORIESMoakler is a former model, Miss New York winner and Playmate of the Month for Playboy magazine in December 2001.Between the years of 2018 and 2019, Garcia was in a relationship with social media influencer Catherine Gamez, and they had daughter Rylie, 4, together. More

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    Jake Paul signs Neeraj Goyat after Indian boxing and movie star travels 9,000 miles to confront YouTuber amid fight talk

    JAKE PAUL has signed Neeraj Goyat after the Indian boxing star travelled 9,000 miles to confront him. Goyat – who once signed to face Amir Khan – has relentlessly called out YouTuber-turned boxer Paul. Jake Paul has signed Indian boxer Neeraj GoyatCredit: @jakepaul Goyat travelled 9,000 miles from India to Puerto Rico to confront PaulCredit: @GoyatNeerajAnd on the week of Paul’s next fight – against Ryan Bourland this Saturday in Puerto Rico – Goyat travelled almost ONE DAY to find the American. Goyat, 32, finally tracked Paul, 27, down in a car park and the two traded words before security had to intervene. But it is not the last time the pair could go head to head as SunSport can reveal Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions have signed Goyat. He said: “I’m truly honored to be the newest member of the Most Valuable Promotions family. READ MORE IN BOXING”MVP has been making waves in the boxing world, particularly with its commitment to showcasing and uplifting women in the sport since 2021.“In just 2.5 years, MVP has organised some of the world’s most significant boxing events, and I’m excited to work with MVP to elevate the status of professional boxing in India and bring attention to boxers from India globally.”SunSport understands MVP will promote Goyat’s fights going forward. And MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian has already confirmed business partner Paul could be a future opponent for Goyat in India. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe said: “My hope is that we can figure out a way fro MVP and Neeraj to collaborate and build up to the biggest event that India has ever seen and to see Jake Paul and Neeraj Goyat fight respectfully in India.” Goyat has almost 1million Instagram followers and has starred in movies in India and reality shows on Netflix. Inside Jake and Logan Paul’s £3.2m two-story warehouse gym in Puerto Rico with boxing ring, weights and recovery zonesHe has won various WBC titles and in 2019 signed to face British icon Khan until he was forced out with injury following a car crash. But a sticking point in talks with Paul will be weight, as Goyat has never fought over the 147lb welterweight limit and started out at 130lb. Paul meanwhile last scaled 199lb and the lowest he has weighed was 183.6lb the night before he lost to Tommy Fury, 24. Since that defeat, he has bounced back with wins over MMA legend Nate Diaz, 38, and pro boxer Andre August, 35. Paul steps up over the weekend to face 17-2 Bourland, 35, on the undercard of Amanda Serrano’s San Juan homecoming. Meanwhile Goyat has a record of 18-4-2 and has won nine of his last ten. Jake Paul and Goyat clashed in a car park More

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    Jake Paul says he’s ‘INJURED’ going into ring return as boxing fans hound him for fighting a ‘delivery man’

    JAKE PAUL has jokingly claimed he’s “injured” just days ahead of his return to the ring.The YouTuber-turned-boxer returns to action early on Sunday morning on the undercard of Amanda Serrano’s unified featherweight title clash with Nina Meinke.Jake Paul returns to the ring this weekendCredit: REUTERSPaul will be welcomed back to the ring by Ryan BourlandCredit: DAZNThe Problem Child has claimed to have suffered an injury ahead of his returnCredit: YOUTUBE@JAKEPAULPaul, 27, will be welcomed back to the squared circle by long-time cruiserweight Ryan Bourland.But the social media sensation has claimed to be nursing an injury ahead of his under-the-radar ring return.The Problem Child revealed the apparent injury in a new YouTube video documenting his latest training camp.The video’s description reads: “Jake Paul gets injured before Puerto Rico fight with Amanda Serrano and Ryan Bourland on March 2nd.”READ MORE IN BOXINGSharing the clip on X, he wrote: “Doubt me all you want. This is my destiny and I will fulfil it.”The former Disney star’s followers weren’t, however, as sympathetic to his knock as he might have expected.One commented: “No one is doubting you, everyone knows you’re gonna beat him.”Another said: “You are literally fighting an Uber driver. Ain’t nobody doubting you.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSJake Paul is set to compete in mixed martial arts this yearCredit: The Mega AgencyAnd another said: “Nobodies doubting you. You’re fighting a delivery man.”One remarked: “Needs to make drama for his fight as no one is interested.”Inside Jake and Logan Paul’s £3.2m two-story warehouse gym in Puerto Rico with boxing ring, weights and recovery zonesAnother chimed in: “I literally have to remortgage my house to bet on you you’re that big of a favourite.”One of his followers, however, was sympathetic and pointed out: “No fighter ever comes out of camp 100 per cent.”Paul hasn’t fought since his brutal first-round KO of Andre August last December.It’s unclear how many times he plans to fight in the ring this year as he announced grand plans to compete in mixed martial arts last November. More

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    Ryan Garcia announces new relationship with OnlyFans star Mikaela Testa…and says he is training her to become a boxer

    RYAN GARCIA has announced he is in a relationship with OnlyFans star Mikaela Testa – and is already training her to box.Garcia – who recently divorced Andrea Celina – took to Instagram to reveal his new romance in a series of posts. Ryan Garcia announced he is in a relationship with OnlyFans star Mikaela TestaCredit: GettyMikaela is an Australian influencerCredit: instagram @ mikkimouse404Mikaela and Garcia have announced their relationshipCredit: instagram @ mikkimouse404He wrote on his story: “On a semi serious note I have a new Girlfriend. Not super serious at this time but she my boo @mikkimouse404.”Ima teach her how to fight! She’s the next one up @misfitsboxing.” Garcia then doubled down on training Mikaela to fight under Misfits Boxing, which hosts celebrity-style crossover bouts. He posted: “Look this is my baby, MY QUEEN BELIEVE THAT!! READ MORE IN BOXING”Stop judging her is she perfect no. But are you? THOUGHT SO. I love her so stop hating. “Btw, I’m training her to fight and I’m willing to put her against whoever on @misfitsboxing and if you feel you can take her tag your self In it and I’ll set up a fight and you’ll walk away with a bag. “No less then 500,000$ and percentage of PPV if it makes sense.” Garcia, 25, is gearing up for his first world title shot, on April 20 against WBC super-lightweight champion Devin Haney, also 25. Most read in BoxingAnd he defended his new relationship when speaking out on X. He said: “Bro what’s up with Yall? I can’t ft my girl and post it??? This is social media, where you share your life. Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia agree deal for mega-fight in SEVENTH bout between rivals as date and location is revealed”I’m not worried about nobody and what they post. It’s all good. If you don’t like her then that’s on you. I’m just being me.” Garcia, who has 10.3m Instagram followers, confirmed his split with his ex Andrea on the same day they welcomed their second child, named Henry. The American superstar won his last fight in December in seven rounds against Oscar Duarte. It followed his first career defeat in April, losing to Gervonta Davis, 28, in a blockbuster bout.Garcia has claimed he made $30million (£23.6m) for the fight and expects a similar payday against unbeaten two-weight champ Haney. His new girlfriend meanwhile is an influencer from Australia with almost 1million followers. Devin Haney facing off with GarciaCredit: GettyGarcia’s ex-wife Andrea CelinaCredit: Instagram @dreacelinaNew girlfriend Mikaela is apparently being trained to box by GarciaCredit: instagram @mikaelatestaShe boasts nearly 1m Instagram followersCredit: instagram @mikaelatestaThe Aussie also has an OnlyFans accountCredit: instagram @mikaelatesta More

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    KSI claims Wayne Rooney sent him private message at 4am as Man Utd legend pitches stadium blockbuster fight

    KSI has claimed Wayne Rooney messaged him in the early hours of the morning to pitch a stadium blockbuster fight. Rooney hit the headlines again recently after it emerged KSI’s Misfits Boxing promotion had reached out to the Manchester United legend.
    KSI has claimed Wayne Rooney messaged him to pitch a blockbuster stadium fightCredit: Rex
    Rooney was offered a boxing switchCredit: Getty
    But according to KSI himself, it was actually Rooney who made the first move over a year earlier.
    KSI said on the Sidemen podcast: “Alright, I’ve got it, 5th of December, 2022 at 3.50am.
    “(Rooney text), ‘Hi mate, what you think on me and you having a boxing fight. I think we could generate a lot of money. You up for it.’
    “No question mark, just full stop. He’s not asking! (The text continues), ‘We could sell out stadium with right support and both make good money.'”
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    It is not the first time KSI has claimed Rooney reached out to him personally.
    He said in a December 2022 press conference: “It’s funny – I hope he doesn’t get annoyed that I said this – but Wayne Rooney hit me up being like, ‘Oh, we should fight.’
    “And I said no. I just don’t want to do that. If Wayne Rooney is down, of course I think it would be good to have him in this space.”
    Rooney, infamously knocked out in a boozy kitchen spar-gone-wrong by Phil Bardsley in 2015, is an avid boxing fan.
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    And after he was sacked as Birmingham manager in January, Misfits took the opportunity to table a sensational offer for a boxing switch.
    Misfits launched in the summer of 2022 as a home to celebrity-style crossover bouts.
    Wayne Rooney knocked out by ex-United pal Phil Bardsley in home boxing fight

    KSI, 30, has headlined four events but lost his last bout to Tommy Fury, 24, via controversial decision to lose for the first time in seven outings.
    Rooney, 38, finally broke his silence on the rumoured boxing offer but insisted he is focused on his managerial career.
    He said on The Overlap podcast: “Obviously Misifts have been in, and that’s been all over the news or whatever, but listen, I want to focus on getting back into management. That’s my focus.
    “I’ve seen all [the headlines] over the last couple of days, but my main focus is getting back into football.”
    Despite Rooney’s revelation, KSI has left the door open to welcoming the ex-England captain to Misfits.
    He said: “It would be great to just see him fight someone. And if he annihilates that person, then yeah fine, let’s f***ing go.”
    KSI talking about Rooney’s alleged DMCredit: X/happypunch More

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    Elle Brooke sizzles in outrageous see-through lingerie as OnlyFans star and boxer shows off her curves

    ELLE BROOKE stunned in see-through lingerie as she showed off her curves.The influencer-turned-boxer often dazzles with photos on social media.
    Elle Brooke stunned in a brown lingerie setCredit: Instagram
    She flashed the camera a cheeky smileCredit: Instagram
    Fans also went wild for this lookCredit: @ellebrookeuk
    And she left little to the imagination after posing in a brown lingerie set, showing off her toned abs.
    Elle smiled for the camera as she brushed her flowing long blonde hair, and her followers could not get enough of the look.
    The adult star also posed in a white and red lingerie set and fans showered Elle with compliments.
    One said: “Those abs are looking so hard🔥”
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    Another added: “Very beautiful.”
    A third wrote: “Absolutely gorgeous.”
    And another commented: “Fascinatingly sexy!”
    Elle, 26, recently sent fans wild by posing in a stunning white lingerie set.
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    The Misfits Boxing star often strips down to her underwear to delight her 910,000 followers.
    In a recent post she posed on top of a Jeep and cheekily stuck her middle finger up at the camera.
    Elle Brooke almost pops out of ‘too small’ bikini and says her boobs are ‘bigger than I thought’
    Inside Elle’s glamorous life as influencer, boxer and OnlyFans star…
    Elle Brooke traded in OnlyFans for boxingCredit: PA
    Elle Brooke boasts close to a million followersCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
    She also showed fans a red outfitCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
    Elle always embraces the season’s traditionsCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong

    She also looks lovely in laceCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
    She recently posed in a pink lingerieCredit: Instagram / @thedumbledong
    And also embraced yellowCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
    The influencer posed with a championship beltCredit: Instagram / @thedumbledong
    Elle has taken her charms State-sideCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
    Including visiting TexasCredit: https://www.instagram.com/thedumbledong/
    The influencer also looks happy at homeCredit: instagram More