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    Jake Paul reveals stunning behind-the-scenes talks to fight Oleksandr Usyk after teasing shock world title shot

    JAKE PAUL revealed he is in stunning behind-the-scenes talks to fight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk after teasing a world title shot. The YouTuber-turned-boxer was called out by the heavyweight king with the two camps now in negotiations. Jake Paul pictured with Oleksandr UsykCredit: @mostvaluablepromotionsBut, Usyk has challenged Paul to a bout in the MMA cage and not the boxing ring. Paul is signed to the Professional Fighters League and eyes an MMA debut next year with Usyk among his options. Accompanied by UFC and boxing legend Holly Holm, he said: “I want to be like Holly here and test my skills in the cage. “That’s something I’m super, super interested in and I think it would be a very, very big spectacle. READ MORE IN BOXING”Nate Diaz is still ducking but we need to find the right opponent, Usyk maybe.” Paul’s promotional partner Nakisa Bidarian added: “Usyk has called out Jake multiple times in MMA. “They’ve been in touch with us behind the scenes saying they want to do that in 2026. So something we definitely want to pursue.” Bidarian added that the PFL have shown interest in promoting the crossover fight. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut first Usyk, 38, returns on July 19 at Wembley Stadium to rematch Daniel Dubois, 27, who he beat in 2023. And it will be for the undisputed heavyweight titles following the Ukrainian’s two points wins over Tyson Fury, 36, last year. Jake Paul has ‘money fight’ green lit by boxing world champUsyk has warned he has just two fights left and has called out UFC star Alex Pereira, 37, in the past. Paul, 28, meanwhile faces former middleweight world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 39, in his next bout on June 28 in California. It comes off the back of his points win in November against Mike Tyson, who controversially made a comeback aged 58. Paul moves back from to cruiserweight after moving up to heavyweight and revealed talks to fight WBC champ Badou Jack. He said: “I’m super interested. I had Nakisa contact his team behind the scenes so those discussions are happening.” It comes after Jack, 41, told SunSport: “It’s a money fight. It’s an easy fight and it’s a money fight So, why not?”Badou Jack is linked with fighting Jake PaulCredit: Getty More

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    Madelene Wright sends fans wild in lacy robe as they call glamorous football star ‘prettiest girl’

    MADELENE WRIGHT showed fans a nightie to remember as she swapped the beach for the bedroom.The footballer sent her social media following soaring with the temperature when she posed in a bikini on a sunny holiday last month.Madelene Wright wore a silky numberCredit: Credit: X formerly Twitter / @WrightMadelene_She is happy to pose around her homeCredit: X formerly Twitter / @WrightMadelene_Madelene’s classy taste in vases caught the eye hereCredit: instagram @madelene_wrightNow the OnlyFans star been called “the prettiest girl” and a “dream woman” after sharing a snap from a more cosy venue.Revealing a thigh in a lacy nightgown, Madelene captioned the selfie “home” and added a white heart emoji.In the background was a bed in a similar off-white colour to her robe.And as Madelene gazed coolly for her picture, one fan responded on Instagram: “She’s a baddie.”READ MORE ON MADELENE WRIGHTAnother wrote: “Ah Man Maddie you’re just incredible.”A third posted: “Wow, just wow, you’re so beautiful.”Madelene has revived her playing career over the past year.The former Millwall player was axed by Charlton in 2020 after posting controversial videos on Snapchat.Most read in FootballShe was seen apparently inhaling a balloon and also drinking champagne at the wheel of a Range Rover.At the same time she started raking it in by becoming a big hit on adult content website OnlyFans.Glam footballer Madelene Wright shows off her new glasses with smouldering video before sharing cheeky bum pic A footballing comeback with Leyton Orient was short-lived before she returned once again – with Chesham United Ladies last year.However, that on-pitch activity has far from curtailed her online offerings.The 26-year-old is now up to 323,000 followers on Instagram – not to mention her huge following on other forms of social media.She sported long straight blonde hair in her new bedroom snap – which soon racked up thousands of hits.As for her next daring photo adventure, perhaps she has decided to sleep on it.A glimpse into the life of the influencer…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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    Misfits Boxing 21 full card – how to watch huge bill from Derby

    MISFITS BOXING is gearing up for a huge show in Derby after both a cancellation and a postponement.Originally KSI was set to face Dillon Danis in the main event of the show set for March, before the YouTube sensation pulled out.Misfits Boxing is back with a stacked cardThe showdown was supposed to be held on Saturday, March 29, at Manchester’s AO Arena, but KSI withdrew due to sickness.Misfits announced at the time: “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.”The big event was then moved for Derby for mid-April, before being rescheduled.Instead ex-UFC superstar Darren Till headlines against fellow former MMA star Darren Stewart, with Love Islanders Idris Virgo and Curtis Pritchard also on the bill.While TikToker Wakey Wines takes on Mo Deen in a blockbuster clash on the undercard.When is Misfits Boxing 21?Misfits Boxing 21 takes place on Friday night, May 16.The big show starts at 5pm BST, with the main event of Till vs Stewart set for 10pm.Derby’s brand new 3,500 capacity Vaillant Live Arena plays host.Most read in BoxingKSI issues worrying statement on health battle and gives major update on boxing career after latest fight collapse How can I watch Misfits Boxing 21?Misfits Boxing 21 will be shown live on DAZN.This event will not be a DAZN PPV and is included in your DAZN subscription.Misfits Boxing 21 full cardDarren Till vs Darren Stewart, cruiserweightIdris Virgo vs Ty Mitchell, light heavyweight – MF pro titleChase DeMoor vs Tank Tolman, heavyweight, MFB titleWalid Sharks vs FoxTheG, lightweightJordan Banjo vs Wil Anderson, heavyweightAmir Anderson vs TBA, middleweightJoey Knight vs Andy Howson, lightweightWakey Wines vs MoDeen, heavyweightDylan Price vs TBA, super bantamweightTempo Art vs Big Tobz vs Godson Umeh vs Curtis Pritchard, heavyweight – Survivor boutWakey Wines is primed for his boxing debutWhat have they said?Darren Till said in his press conference this week that he is spurred on from his cancelled fight against Tommy Fury.Till said: “There’s a lot of respect between me and Darren. We’ve fought on two shows together. Darren’s a good lad.”He’s a solid competitor. I know he can fight, I know he’s got a big pair of bollocks on him. I haven’t really got a lot to say. I’m coming Friday.”I think a lot of people get confused between respect and disrespect. I think a lot of people expect me to go mad [since the Tommy fight] but that’s not the case. “You’ve all known me for years now. I am one of the best strikers in the world and I’m coming for violence on Friday as always. It’s going to be a hell of a show.” More

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    Tempo Arts vs Big Tobz vs Godson vs Curtis Pritchard: Start time, TV, stream, rules for Misfits Survivor Tag match

    MISFITS is back this weekend with a Survivor Tag match between FOUR fighters.The match is billed as “every man for themselves” with the winner getting a guaranteed shot at the Misfits heavyweight title.Love Island star Curtis Pritchard makes his boxing debut in a Survivor Tag matchRapper Big Tobz is 0-2 in his boxing career so farGodson Umeh and Tempo Arts previously fought – with the latter winningRapper Big Tobz, TikTok star Tempo Arts, jeweller Godson Umeh and Love Island star Curtis Pritchard will enter the ring on Friday night as part of Misfits 21.Tempo Arts is 4-0 in Misfits and previously beat Godson – in the only fight of his career so far – by TKO in March 2023.Big Tobz is 0-2 with his most recent defeat a TKO loss to Kelz in September last year.Pritchard, who has also appeared on Dancing with the Stars, Hollyoaks and Celebs Go Dating, is making his boxing debut.READ MORE MISFITSThe fight is part of a stacked Misfits card in Derby that includes the likes of Darren Till, Idris Virgo and Wakey Wines.But while those are all traditional boxing matches with traditional rules and scoring, this fight is shaping up to be very different.SunSport has everything you need to know.When is Tempo Arts vs Big Tobz vs Godson vs Curtis Pritchard?The Survivor Tag match takes place on the Misfits 21 card on Friday, May 16 at the Vaillant Live arena in Derby.Darren Till’s fight with Darren Stewart headlines the card. It is not yet clear what time the Survivor Tag match will take place.The event starts at 5pm BST with the broadcast expected from 7pm BST.The main event ring walks are due at approximately 10.30pm BST.We will update this information when it is confirmed.Most read in BoxingWhat TV channel is Tempo Arts vs Big Tobz vs Godson vs Curtis Pritchard and can I live stream it?Misfits 21 is being broadcast by DAZN.UK viewers can find DAZN TV as an additional extra to their package.The event can also be live streamed via the DAZN website or downloadable app.DAZN costs £119.99 for an annual pass, or £14.99 monthly.There is also a flexible pass, which costs £24.99 monthly and can be cancelled at any time.Alternatively, SunSport will blog every fight on the card.What are the Survivor Tag match rules?As stated on Misfits’ social media pages, the rules are as follows:Every man for themselves.Two tags are optional, but if you tag the second time, you will lose a point.Elimination through knockdown or knockout, referee stoppage, corner stoppage, or refusal to tag in.Six rounds total, going into round four there must only be three participants.By the end of round three, there will be a mandatory elimination for the participants with the least cumulative points.Going into round five, there will only be two remaining boxers.Who is fighting at Misfits 21?What’s been said?Speaking about the rules, Pritchard told The Sun: “Truthfully, because it is quite a new concept, there ain’t much to go off. “So I’ve got some plans in my head of what the best way for me to do it, which I will not be saying. But it’s a bit of a learning curve.”On fighting in general, he added: “It’s sick. Genuinely it’s wild.”I’ve always loved watching fights. I’ve always loved fighting as a sport. “It’s really interested me throughout my life, but I’ve never had time to do it.Read More on The Sun”Being at such a high level of dancing, like when I was performing and competing a lot, that took up my life.”I feel like once you get a mindset to become a high level of something, as long as you have that same mindset into something else, you become very good at it very fast.” More

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    Jake Paul adds gymnast and Instagram star Marissa Ayers as new MVP model with ring girl Sydney Thomas already a fan

    INSTAGRAM star and gymnast Marissa Ayers is the latest to join Jake Paul’s roster of Most Valuable Promotions models. YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul launched MVP with business partner Nakisa Bidarian in 2021 to host and promote his own bouts. Marissa Ayers is the latest model from signed by Jake Paul to MVPShe is a 22-year-old from GeorgiaMarissa is a former gymnastShe also did cheerleadingBut as well as world champion fighters and prospects, MVP are also building a steady stable of glamorous ring card girls. The latest is 22-year-old Marissa, who competed at the Gymnastics Academy of Atlanta and also cheerleading at Stingray Allstars. Now, she can add being a ring card girl to her bow after debuting at MVP prospects 12 in Orlando, Florida. Her comment section was filled with praise, including from Sydney Thomas, who became the viral ring card girl for Paul’s fight with Mike Tyson in November. READ MORE IN boxing Sydney, 21, commented: “LOOK AT HER GO.” Golf influencer Hailey Rae Ostrom added: “Beauty!! Can we get the tan routine??”Marissa already had nearly 400,000 followers on Instagram, where she shows off her life of luxury with stays in Florida and Mexico. And she could be back in the ring on June 28 when Paul, 28, returns to fight Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 39, in California. Most read in BoxingPaul beat heavyweight legend Tyson, 58, in their controversial fight last year with over 100 MILLION watching on Netflix. But MVP model Sydney stole the show with her performance as a ring card girl. MVP have also announced the signings of world champion boxers Savannah Marshall and Chantelle Cameron to their roster. They join the likes of Amanda Serrano, Alycia Baumgardner and Ellie Scotney to make up boxing’s most impressive stable of female fighters. Marissa already has nearly 400,000 Instagram followersShe regularly shows off her glamorous lifeAlready she is a big hit on social media More

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    ‘He’s got the fastest hands’ – Wrexham star James McClean tipped to beat up Jake Paul in boxing fight

    FOOTBALL hardman James McClean has been backed by former manager Tony Pulis to beat Jake Paul in a boxing match.McClean – coached by Pulis at West Brom – has a reputation for his toughness on the field and trains in boxing as a hobby. James McClean has been backed to beat Jake Paul in a boxing matchCredit: RexTony Pulis coached McClean at West BromCredit: Times Newspapers LtdAnd ex-gaffer Pulis revealed Pulis was the most feared player he worked under and reckons he has the beating of Paul. He told OLBG: “Nobody, nobody would want to fight James McClean in the boxing ring. I’ve seen him at West Brom. “He has got the fastest hands of any professional footballer I’ve seen. He was on the bag and on the gloves. James, without question. “Like I say, I’ve got a lot of time for James. He mishandles himself at times in respect of what he says and what he does. READ MORE IN boxing “But he’s a great, great, great kid. I’ve got a lot of time for him. I’ve seen him with the gloves on.”You wouldn’t want to go in a ring against him. Against Jake Paul? McClean all day long.”McClean, now 36, made 111 Stoke appearances after joining from West Brom following prior stints at Wigan and Sunderland. He returned to Wigan in 2021 but moved to Wrexham two years later – recently celebrating promotion to the Championship. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSLast season, the left winger scored four goals to help Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney take Wrexham from non-league to England’s second tier. McClean – who has 103 Ireland caps with 11 goals – regularly shows off his boxing training under former pro fighter Derry Matthews. Jake Paul has ‘money fight’ green lit by boxing world champYouTuber-turned-boxer Paul meanwhile is 11-1 in the ring. His only defeat came on points to Tommy Fury, 25, in 2023 and he most recently beat Mike Tyson, 58, in November. Paul, 28, now returns on June 28 in a cruiserweight bout against ex-middleweight world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 39, in California. The American knocked out former NBA star Nate Robinson in 2020 and has been called out by the likes of darts player Gerwyn Price, 40, before. Jake Paul is 11-1 in the ringCredit: Getty More

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    Bonnie Blue defies Premier League stadium ban despite being escorted out after offer to give fans ‘good time’

    BONNIE BLUE appears to have defied a Premier League ban by sneaking back into a ground.The OnlyFans model, whose real name is Tia Emma Billinger, previously claimed she had been “permanently banned” from entering the premises of Nottingham Forest.Bonnie Blue appeared to defy a Premier League stadium banCredit: Instagram / bonnie_blue_xoxThe OnlyFans model was previously banned from entering the home ground of Nottingham ForestCredit: Instagram / bonnie_blue_xoxBonnie has just shy of 700,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram/bonnie_blue_xoxIt came after the infamous adult content creator tried to pull a viral stunt when she advertised an offer to “entertain” fans, prompting safeguarding concerns about her visit.Speaking on the Only Stans podcast last month, Blue had said: “I recently went to a Nottingham Forest game. Well, I attempted to. “I put on my socials, ‘hey boys, I’m going to be at the game, I’d like to film with you afterwards’.”I turn up at the football game and the gate security was like, ‘you are permanently banned from the ground’.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I thought when they asked me to go to the side, ‘maybe they’re upgrading my tickets, maybe they want to escort me to my seat, this is quite nice, it’s a good service’.”They asked to see my tickets, I showed them and they took them off me, saying, ‘we’re escorting you off the premises’.”However, taking to her Instagram story on Sunday, Blue appeared to be in defiance of this ban as she filmed herself outside the City Ground.It is not clear whether she attempted, or managed to, enter the stadium itself.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKBlue, who has just shy of 700,000 followers on Instagram, had continued: “Apparently they don’t discriminate against sex workers but I was banned because I was a sex worker. “I was going to encourage them (the players), give them a good time. I also think if I’m entertaining the supporters it’s less people drinking so I’m actually doing something good for their health.”Nuno Espirito Santo argues with Nottingham Forest owner on City Ground pitch moments after disastrous drawBlue’s online notoriety exploded earlier this year after she claimed to break a world record by allegedly sleeping with 1,057 men in 24 hours.Forest were left feeling blue following their home game after falling to a 2-2 draw with already-relegated Leicester.Morgan Gibbs-White had powered his team into the lead with a goal and assist following Conor Coady’s opener, before Facundo Buonanotte opened the Forest defence to score late on.The result left Forest with just one win in six league games and sitting an agonising point outside of the top five.Frustrations crept over after the match as club owner Evangelos Marinakis stormed on to the pitch and appeared to confront manager Nuno Espirito Santo.Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville slammed the incident as “scandalous” and added Nuno should “negotiate his exit tonight” on social media.Neville later emphasised his view again on Sky Sports, saying: “I feel compelled just to mention what the Forest owner has just done on the pitch over at the City Ground is absolutely scandalous.“If I was Nuno I’d be going and having a strong word with him because that is an absolute scandal.“He’s just qualified for European competition and where that club’s been, and to be remonstrated with on the pitch in front of their own fans is an absolute joke.”Nuno explained Marinakis was frustrated over Taiwo Awoniyi, who played on despite being hurt after colliding with the post.Awoniyi was asked if he needed to be brought off but he said no, so Nuno took off Jota Silva instead.However Awoniyi was actually hurt and was not able to perform to the levels required for the last ten minutes, provoking Marinakis’ irritation.Nuno said post-match: “Football is emotions. Today there were more than 30,000 people in the ground with their own emotions. It was a tough moment, after the situation with [Taiwo Awoniyi] we had one man less after a misunderstanding.“It’s difficult to control emotions when we had so much expectation on a day like this.”Read More on The SunAsked if the Awoniyi situation sparked Marinakis’ reaction, Nuno confirmed: “Yes, it was because of that. It was a misunderstanding, a miscommunication. I’m sorry, I cannot go much further.“It’s based on emotions, you cannot make a big deal out of it. It happens and it will happen again. With the emotions today, it’s understandable.” More

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    ‘He’s a b****’ – Tommy Fury calls out Jake Paul and vows to ‘knock him spark out’ after decision win over Kenan Hanjalic

    TOMMY FURY issued a chilling message to Jake Paul in an X-rated callout following his winning return to the ring.The former Love Island star dominated Bosnian bruiser Kenan Hanjalic for six straight rounds on Friday night on his way to earning a unanimous decision win.Tommy Fury threw down with Kenan Henjalic in his ring return on Friday nightCredit: DAZNFury, 26, cruised to a unanimous decision victoryHe issued an X-rated message to rival Jake Paul moments before leaving the ringCredit: DAZNFury, 26, was fired up after his first outing in over 18 months and issued a blunt message to long-time rival Paul moments before leaving the ring.’TNT’ said: “Jake Paul’s a b***h and he’s running scared. Jake, the hand’s fixed now, baby. The hand’s fixed.”I fought a guy in here tonight who’s had over 100 amateur fights and is experienced as hell and he’s as tough as teak.”If Jake Paul wants to step inside this ring, I guarantee you next time I’ll knock you spark out.”READ MORE ON TOMMY FURYFury and Paul locked horns with one another in a Saudi showdown back in February 2023.And Fury – the younger brother of former heavyweight champion Tyson – handed the YouTuber-turned-boxer his sole loss courtesy of a split decision victory.Both men have mooted a rematch, but, as of yet, it’s failed to come to fruition.Victory over Hanjalic was Fury’s first since his majority decision win over KSI in October 2023.Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSTommy Fury got the better of Jake Paul in their Saudi showdown in February 2023Credit: GETTYAnd he emotionally paid tribute to girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague and daughter Bambi after having his hand raised.He said: “I just want to say thank you for this victory to the Lord Saviour Jesus Christ, without him, none of this would be possible. Tommy Fury gets back in the ring”I want to say hello to my beautiful baby girl, Bambi, at home. And my sweetheart, Molly. She’ll always be mine forever.”And I want to dedicate this to my mother and father because without them, I wouldn’t be breathing. I wouldn’t be here.”The reason I am here today is my mother and father. I will love them until the day I die and I owe them everything.”Fury then bravely opened up about his battles with depression and alcohol.He added: “I’ve been through a hell of a lot these last two years. I’ve been through things that tear men down.”Drunk, an alcoholic, I lost my family for a little bit.Tommy Fury dedicated his win over Kenan Hanjalic to his girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague and their daughter, BambiCredit: INSTAGRAM”But I’ve turned things around, I’ve gone from being low to being on top of the world again.”Fury’s ring return took place on a four-fight fight card at the MTK Arena in Budapest.The card itself was a drab affair, with the presenters stealing the DAZN-broadcast show.It was littered with musical performances and a techno DJ set worthy of an Ibiza nightclub.Read More on The SunBoxing fans were left stunned by the bizarre show, with one saying: “Can’t even begin to tell you how happy I was to get a popstar musical interlude just now on this Tommy Fury boxing show in Hungary.”Another said: “Some weird choices in the production and like 3 or 4 music acts, this event is so weird lol.”The presenters for the card stole. theshowCredit: DAZN More