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    Boxer Nicola Adams splits from OnlyFans model girlfriend of 7 years after couples’ therapy fails to save relationship

    BOXING champion and Strictly star Nicola Adams has split from her girlfriend Ella Baig.Nicola, 42, the first woman to win an Olympic boxing gold medal, and the OnlyFans model, 27, called it quits after seven years of dating.Boxing champ Nicola Adams has split from her girlfriend Ella BaigNicola won Olympic gold at Rio 2016Credit: PA:Press AssociationThe couple have a two-year-old son Taylor Nate, born via IVF using one of Nicola’s eggs.A spokesman for Nicola said: “Nicola and Ella have shared an incredible journey together, full of love, growth, and resilience.“After much thoughtful reflection and important therapy work, they have made the difficult decision to separate.“Their priority remains their son, Taylor, and they are committed to co-parenting with love and respect.”Read more on Nicola AdamsLeeds-born Nicola followed her London 2012 triumph by winning Olympic gold again at Rio 2016 and was a flyweight world title holder as a professional in 2019.She also made TV history in 2020 when she and Strictly pro Katya Jones became the first same-sex pair on the BBC show.A source close to Nicola and Ella said: “They really tried to make it work, especially for the sake of their son, and even went to couples’ therapy, but came to the conclusion that they were better off separating.“They still have a lot of love for each other, and great memories, but are focused on being brilliant co-parents.”Most read in BoxingThe couple, who started dating in 2018 after meeting on a night out, began IVF in 2020, with the egg fertilised via a sperm donor who resembled Ella.Ella carried the baby and gave birth a month early via caesarean section. He weighed just 3lb 14ozs.Olympic boxing gold medallist, Nicola Adams, offers women self-defence lessons to empower them in situations they may otherwise feel vulnerable Ella told Hello! magazine in 2022 that the boy had Nicola’s boxing spirit, saying: “He was a fighter in my stomach and he’s definitely come out like that.”Nicola has spoken out about a lack of parenting books for same-sex families.She told Vogue magazine: “The information is out there but we really had to dig for it.”Nicola made TV history in 2020 when she and dancer Katya Jones became the first same-sex pair on StrictlyCredit: PA More

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    Why has KSI vs Dillon Danis been postponed? Misfits Boxing 21 set to take place on a new date

    KSI will NOT be resolving his intense rivalry with former Bellator star Dillon Danis this weekend.After an intense conflict that started a year earlier, the two were scheduled to fight in January 2023, but Danis withdrew a week prior to the match.KSI and Dillon Danis were set to headline Misfits Boxing 21 this weekendCredit: © 2025 PA Media, All Rights ReservedKSI founded Misfits and has established a broadcasting deal with DAZNYet now, KSI has cancelled the fight – and the whole show – scheduled for this Saturday night after withdrawing from the most recent date. Wayne Bridge was initially scheduled to fight the YouTuber-turned-boxer, but the former Chelsea and England defender withdrew after ‘The Nightmare’ made contentious remarks.Danis was able to step in as a replacement, but the problems keep coming up with this bout after a further issue.Why has KSI vs Dillon Danis been postponed?The showdown was supposed to be held on Saturday, March 29, at Manchester’s AO Arena, but KSI has withdrawn due to sickness.READ MORE IN MISFITS Misfits Boxing, the event’s organisers, sent a message on social media last Friday to announce the postponement.It read: “Due to an illness to KSI, Misfits Boxing ‘Unfinished Business’, scheduled for March 29th in Manchester, has been postponed. A further update will be issued next week, including a new date for the event.”Other fights on the night, including those involving Darren Till and Roman Fury, have also been rescheduled.After that, KSI made a video statement in which he described his predicament and the reasons he is unable to compete this weekend.Most read in BoxingHe said: “I’ve tried my hardest but my body has legit just given up.”I’m currently in bed taking antibiotics trying to recover but I’m struggling. I’m coughing up greenish-yellow s*** all the time, my sinuses are hurting to the point where I need ibuprofen every day.”The tension headaches that I’m getting are more painful than you can imagine. I’m using Sudafed daily.”I’ve tried sparring and training but my body just feels weak. My stamina has just fallen off a cliff. I can’t even taste right now or smell.”Basically, I’m f***ed. I’ve been ill for almost three weeks and it’s just not got better.”I’ve had doctors come around to try and decipher what is going on. Honestly, I’ve never been this ill for this long in my life and I hate it.”I feel useless and it’s depressing. I feel like I’ve let so many people down. “I haven’t been able to post any YouTube videos to help promote the fight because I’ve just been feeling so s***. I’m just sick of being sick, man.”I want to move the fight to another date because I still want to knock out Dillon Danis. I didn’t train this hard for nothing.”Either way, I want to say sorry to everyone at Misfits, everyone at DAZN, I want to say sorry to the Sidemen for not being in as many videos as I’d like to be. And most importantly, I want to say sorry to the fans.”According to Misfits Boxing, a new date for the fight will be revealed in the coming weeks.READ MORE SUN STORIESKSI vs Dillon Danis full cardSubject to new dateKSI vs Dillon DanisDarren Till vs Darren StewartWalid Sharks vs FoxTheGChase DeMoor vs Roman Fury – Misfits Heavyweight titleAmir Anderson vs TBADemi Sims vs Egypt CrissArgentinian King vs Small Spartan JayJoe Laws vs Harley Benn – Misfits Super-middleweight title More

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    ‘This is embarrassing to watch’ – Fans can’t believe the crowd for Jake and Logan Paul event in New York’s Times Square

    JAKE and Logan Paul’s recent promotional event in New York was surprisingly poorly attended. And followers of the social media sensations were left blown away by the sparse crowd. Jake and Logan Paul held a promotional event for their ‘Paul American’ docuseries at Times Square PlazaCredit: XBut the social media sensation’s fans didn’t turn out in forceCredit: XThe YouTubers held a promotional event in Times Square Plaza this week to promote their Max Documentary, ‘Paul American’. Organisers were expecting the plaza event to be well attended. But their expectations didn’t live up to reality as only a handful of the brothers’ supporters turned up. Footage of the pair trying to hype up the small crowd in attendance went viral and received a slew of comments. READ MORE BOXING NEWSOne wrote on X: “This is embarrassing to watch.” Another said: “Jake & Logan Paul’s Times Square event flops. “Zero crowd, total embarrassment!” And another said: “F*****g trash.” Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSJake and Logan Paul’s docuseries airs on MAXCredit: MEGA AGENCYOne sarcastically remarked: “So many people… so many.” The Paul brothers likely won’t care about their detractors’ comments on the Times Square crowd size.Jake Paul claims he has agreement to fight Anthony Joshua and reveals date but brother Logan fears he’s on drugs That’s because they’ve hit yet another major milestone in landing a show on one of the biggest platforms in the world.In an exclusive interview with SunSport, Logan said of ‘Paul American’: “This show has caused a few divides in the family, which sucks for us, but it’s great media. “We’ve shown our whole lives on camera, on YouTube and the internet primarily, and we felt like Max was an outlet where we could go even further. “I don’t know why we felt like that, but maybe because it’s Max and it’s like an incredibly prestigious platform. “So we really put it all out there for everyone to judge and and and hate on us. It’s pretty sick!” More

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    ‘Let’s see who is ducking who’ – Jake Paul reveals how much he is offering Tommy Fury for huge rematch after U-turn

    JAKE PAUL has revealed how much he will offer Tommy Fury for a rematch – marking a major U-turn. Fury became the first and so far only fighter to defeat YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul – winning a split-decision in Saudi Arabia in 2023.Jake Paul has offered Tommy Fury a rematchCredit: RexFury won the initial fight in 2023Credit: AlamyThat 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 back-and-forth saw Paul claim the “ship has sailed”. But only 24 hours, he posted in a huge U-turn: “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.” READ MORE IN BOXINGFury 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.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFury, 25, then responded: “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.” Jake Paul reveals talks for Tommy Fury rematch and slams Canelo Alvarez over failed fight And Paul, 28, fired back 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.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.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 “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.He 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.And hitting back at Paul’s $4m (£3m) offer, Fury said: “Why would I agree to that when it’s less than our first fight AND I beat you. “You’re deluded. 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. READ MORE SUN STORIES”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…” Jake Paul lost a decision to Tommy FuryCredit: Getty More

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    Jake Paul claims he has agreement to fight Anthony Joshua and reveals date… but brother Logan fears he’s on DRUGS

    JAKE PAUL claims he has an agreement to fight Anthony Joshua in 2026 – prompting his brother Logan to ask if he is on DRUGS. YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake brazenly called out two-time heavyweight world champion AJ. Logan Paul asked if brother Jake was on drugs after calling out Anthony JoshuaJoshua pictured with Jake Paul in 2022And even Logan – who is one year his senior – asked whether it was a prank or not.He said: “You called out Anthony Joshua – were you on cocaine? Why did you do that?” Jake, 28, responded: “To beat the heavyweight champion of the world. His chin’s gone.” Logan, 29, replied: “But he’s still Anthony Joshua.” READ MORE IN BOXINGTo which Jake hit back: “Which is stiff, and no rhythm and no skill. Just power.”Logan asked once more if Jake was “serious” about the fight and he said with no hesitation: “Yeah. In 2026, we already talked.” Jake first called out Joshua with a series of savage swipes on his podcast.He said: “I want to fight Anthony Joshua – exclusive – because I know I will f***ing beat Anthony Joshua’s ass.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”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.”That promoted AJ to quite literally call Jake’s bluff by phoning him up – with the two revealing their chat on the blower to tease a 2026 fight. Eddie Hearn lifts lid on Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul latestJoshua, 35, is coming off a September knockout loss to Daniel Dubois, 27, in September and a recent injury has delayed his return. Jake meanwhile has 11 wins and only one loss as a boxer, coming via split-decision to Tommy Fury in 2023.His most recent win was an eight-round points win over heavyweight great Mike Tyson, 58, in November.The fight was marred in controversy amid the age gap but still a massive 100 MILLION tuned in to watch on Netflix.It led Jake into shock talks for a May 3 cruiserweight bout against Mexican great Canelo Alvarez, 34, in Las Vegas. But Canelo walked away from the deal to instead sign a four-fight deal with Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh.So Jake turned his attention to AJ and promoter Eddie Hearn revealed his star client is on board for the bout.Hearn predicted it would earn Joshua £100MILLION and sent out a fierce word of warning to prankster-gone-prizefighter Jake. He told SunSport: “I wouldn’t be surprised if Jake did it, honestly, because I think he likes a challenge, but he likes the money.”But medically, you’ve gotta be very careful in that fight because that’s dangerous. “That’s no joke, you’re not fighting a 60 year old man, you’re fighting a heavyweight in his prime, that could actually remove your head from your neck and shoulders.”It’s also the fight game, it’s prize fighting, so it’s definitely not a fight AJ’s phoning me out going, ‘Make the Jake Paul fight.’ “I don’t know, I mean the world is so mad we’d do it. But you can’t come out and go, AJ’s stiff, AJ’s got no chin… in 2026, I’ll be ready for him.’ “What about 2025? We don’t have an opponent yet, so if you really want the fight we’ll do it in 2025.”But you might have to wait for AJ to get to 60 to give yourself a chance in that fight.”Hearn has worked with Jake and his Most Valuable Promotions partner Nakisa Bidarian in the past. That included Katie Taylor’s two thrilling wins over MVP poster girl Amanda Serrano and their anticipated trilogy bout on July 11. But Hearn also admitted he had not yet officially reached out for talks with Jake’s camp over a fight with Joshua. He said: “Once they said 2026, it’s just clickbait at that point.”I do acknowledge that Jake is crazy enough, like the Canelo stuff was quite crazy.READ MORE SUN STORIES”But at least Jake’s bigger than Canelo. He’s dwarfed by AJ in every manner.”Jake Paul beat Mike Tyson in his last fightCredit: GettyJake Paul on the phone to JoshuaKatie Taylor, Eddie Hearn, Jake Paul and Amanda SerranoCredit: Rex More

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    ‘They think he’s really good’ – Canelo Alvarez reveals he had to reassure his worried daughter about fighting Jake Paul

    CANELO ALVAREZ had to reassure even his youngest daughter that Jake Paul is no match for him. The Mexican boxing great was in line to face YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul on May 3 in Las Vegas. Canelo Alvarez with his youngest daughter MiaCredit: @fernandagmtzJake Paul was in talks to fight CaneloCredit: GettyThe deal eventually came to a dramatic collapse – but the shock mega-fight was the talk of playground for Canelo’s youngest daughter Mia. Canelo told SunSport in an exclusive interview: “Maybe her friends told her about the fight.”Because the fathers of her friends told them and everything talking about it – because they don’t know anything about boxing.”That kind of people don’t know anything about boxing and they think Jake Paul is really good fighter. Which he is a fighter, but it’s levels in boxing. READ MORE IN BOXING”And that’s why my daughter told me, ‘You’re gonna fight with Jake Paul?’ And I said, ‘He’s not on my level my love, don’t worry!’ “I think it’s for that fact that people don’t how boxing works.” Paul, 28, was closing in on a blockbuster deal to face Canelo, 34, in a 200lb cruiserweight clash the the T-Mobile Arena. But Canelo walked away at the 11th hour to instead sign a bumper four-bout deal with Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe now returns on May 4 in Riyadh – his first fight outside of Mexico or America – in a super-middleweight undisputed decider against William Scull. And a super-fight against Terence Crawford, 37, is then due to follow in September. Jake Paul reveals talks for Tommy Fury rematch and slams Canelo Alvarez over failed fight Canelo faced losing out the Crawford bout if he had proceeded with the spectacle showdown against Paul – leaving him with no regrets. He said: “I’m very happy. Things happen for a reason and I’m happy with this and I’m gonna enjoy it as much as I can.”Paul has 11 wins and just one loss as a boxer – coming via split-decision against Tommy Fury in 2023. And he most recently caused controversy after bringing Mike Tyson out of retirement at the age of 58. But still a sensational 100 MILLION tuned in to watch the American’s eight-round points win on Netflix. So Canelo has not completely closed the door on Paul – although he struggles to even refer to it as a fight. He said: “Calling it a fight is very difficult for me, man. It’s for me more like event more than a fight and this is not the moment.”Jake Paul beat Mike Tyson in his last fightCredit: GettyCanelo fights William Scull next for the undisputed super-middleweight titlesCredit: Getty More

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    Inside axed F1 star Liam Lawson’s glamorous life with stunning model Wag as he’s set to be brutally replaced by Red Bull

    LIAM LAWSON has had nothing short of a nightmare start to life at Red Bull this year.After a strong debut replacing Daniel Ricciardo at VCARB in 2023 and then again in 2024, the 23-year-old started out his first race with the team by failing to finish the Australian Grand Prix. Liam Lawson is set to be axed by Red Bull after a horror start to his F1 career thereCredit: AFPBut Lawson leads a glamorous life off the track with girlfriend Hannah St. JohnCredit: INSTAGRAMShe is often seen accompanying him to race weekends around the paddockCredit: INSTAGRAMThe couple have been dating for two yearsCredit: INSTAGRAMThey happily share loved-up snaps togetherCredit: INSTAGRAMHannah graduated from Arizona State University after studying biological and biomedical sciencesCredit: INSTAGRAMHe then followed this up with an even more embarrassing weekend in China as he qualified dead last in both Sprint and normal qualifying while failing to score any points for his team.But for Lawson, who revealed his parents had to sell their house to fund his Formula One dream, his Red Bull nightmare is set to come to a close before the next race at the Japanese Grand Prix.The New Zealander is on the verge of being swapped to sister team Racing Bulls in favour of Yuki Tsunoda, who was the main rival for the Red Bull seat alongside Max Verstappen before Lawson landed it.However, despite his F1 career starting out in horror fashion, Lawson can be thankful for a glamorous lifestyle away from the circuit with stunning girlfriend Hannah St. John.READ MORE IN F1The pair have been dating one another for two years and are often seen sharing loved-up images with one another on Instagram.Hannah typically splits her time between her home city of California and London while also studying at Arizona State University.While there she studied biological and biomedical sciences, graduating back in December, but has carved out a fledgling career as a social media influencer and model.The beauty has already amassed over 40,000 followers on Instagram.Most read in MotorsportBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKShe treats her fans to her epic lifestyle, which included being back stage at Luke Combs’ Nashville concert last January.Hannah also shares plenty of bikini snaps online, showing off her enviable figure.Meet F1 2025 rookies including star gifted first go-kart by Michael Schumacher and Brit teen who’s already a millionaire To top it off, she enjoys travelling – most recently, she went on a glam ski strip to Deer Valley in Utah.She has also been a constant presence in the F1 paddock whenever Lawson, who started out his career in the motorsport with a string of substitute appearances, is there.With one million followers of his own on Instagram, Lawson is no stranger to the buzz of social media and often posts snaps from day-to-day life.Whether that is his time at the track or jetting around on holiday with Hannah or even hitting the gym.One pic shows him hanging out with stars from the Los Angeles Rams NFL team, a second shows him driving a more than £100,000 Shelby while another features him on the front cover of GQ Magazine.Despite the lavish lifestyle, Lawson has a relatively modest salary compared to his rivals.He earns £800,000 a year, though that value could decrease once his demotion to Racing Bulls is complete, with Tsunoda in turn getting a pay rise.Tsunoda, 24, said he would happily swap seats for his home race.However, Lawson bit back by saying: “He can say whatever he wants. I’ve raced him for years, raced him in the junior categories and beat him.”If I look back over our career, I was team-mates with him in F3 and I beat him. In Euro Formula, I was team-mates with him in New Zealand, and I beat him there.”And then in F1 last season, I think honestly, if I look at all the times he got promoted instead of me in those early years, then no. He’s had his time. Now it’s my time.”Despite Lawson’s claim, he was out-qualified by Tsunoda 7-2 when the pair were team-mates during the closing stages of last season. It was also 4-2 in the Japanese driver’s favour for the five races Lawson subbed in for Ricciardo during the 2023 season.The driver swap decision has reportedly left main man Verstappen frustrated, with the four-time world champion having previously sang Lawson’s praises.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe said: “That Racing Bulls car is easier to drive than ours. I notice that when I talk to Liam. Last year the difference between him and Yuki wasn’t that big, I thought.”Otherwise the team wouldn’t have made the choice to put Liam in at Red Bull.” More

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    ‘The ship has sailed’ – Jake Paul brutally hits back at Tommy Fury after Love Island star calls for rematch

    JAKE PAUL has brutally hit back at Tommy Fury’s call for a rematch. Fury became the first and so far only fighter to defeat YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul – winning a split-decision in Saudi Arabia in 2023.Jake Paul has brutally hit back at Tommy Fury’s call for a rematchCredit: GettyAnd he took to Instagram to hit out at his American rival 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.” READ MORE IN BOXINGIt followed on the same day Fury – who underwent hand surgery last year to repair an injury – slammed Paul for challenging AJ. He said on Instagram: “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.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”And a loss will always be there Mr Paul. Take it easy and have a good day.”Paul, 28, most recently beat Mike Tyson, 58, in November with the fight marred in controversy amid the huge age gap between them.Jake Paul reveals talks for Tommy Fury rematch and slams Canelo Alvarez over failed fight But still over 100 MILLION watched on Netflix – prompting shock talks to fight 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.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.”AJ’s promoter Eddie Hearn is open to talks and suggested it would earn Joshua £100MILLION and break pay-per-view records.Fury, 25, meanwhile beat Paul’s arch rival KSI, 31, via disputed decision in October 2023 but has not returned since following his surgery.He 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.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut Fury told fans in a written message: “I’m in the best shape of my life, fit and ready to go.”Got some really big fight news on the way for you guys. Stay tuned!!”Tommy Fury has not returned since beating KSI in October 2023Credit: Getty More