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    Inside Tommy Fury’s inner circle – from Love Island girlfriend Molly-Mae to dad John and heavyweight champ brother Tyson

    TOMMY FURY is rapidly approaching the most high-profile fight of his career as he prepares to square up to long-term rival Jake Paul.Victory means the former Love Island star can flaunt his boxing talents to a huge audience and potentially humiliate Paul.
    After plenty of talking out of the ring, Tommy Fury finally gets to face off with his rival Jake Paul on Sunday in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty
    But lose and Fury will face the lowest point of his boxing career.
    He will need a strong team in his corner to get through a huge week before the February 26 clash.
    Luckily for the 23-year-old, he just happens to have a heavyweight champion brother, a famous influencer girlfriend and an outspoken, unpredictable, larger-than-life father among those he can lean on.
    Tyson Fury
    Tyson Fury is a man in need of little introduction. Arguably possessing the biggest personality in sport, Fury has risen to the top of the heavyweight division in extraordinary fashion.

    Despite issues with his weight and addiction previously, Tyson managed to turn his good career into something great and could be the undisputed heavyweight champ soon if he can get in a ring with Oleksandr Usyk.
    The 34-year-old has long been a household name in the UK but his career hit stratospheric levels after his epic trilogy clash with Deontay Wilder between 2018 and 2021.
    If anyone can provide Tommy with some vital advice on how to handle a big fight, it’s his half-brother Tyson.
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    Tyson Fury has had an incredible rollercoaster of a career and it’s still not overCredit: Getty
    But the Gypsy King has not gotten involved with the war of words between the two rivals and if anything appears to have some admiration for Paul’s abilities.
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    But he will still be backing his brother to the hilt with Tommy and Tyson always publicly appearing to share a close bond.
    But that has not stopped Tyson joking that his brother should “stay in Saudi Arabia” if he fails to “chin” his opponent.
    Molly-Mae Hague
    Among Tommy’s biggest supporters is his influencer girlfriend Molly-MaeCredit: instagram
    Love Island viewers will need little introduction to Molly-Mae.
    Fans have gotten to see her relationship with Tommy develop from the day Molly-Mae walked into the famous villa back in 2019 to her giving birth to their first child last month.
    While Tyson has continued to grow his boxing career since the pair finished runners-up on season 5, Molly-Mae has arguably gone on far greater heights than her boyfriend.
    She has carved out an astonishing influencer career through skilful use of social media.
    The 23-year-old now has 7.2 million Instagram followers and appears to be going from strength to strength.
    The star’s online reach also means she can help bring in a different audience who may not ordinarily be interested in boxing.
    John Fury
    John Fury’s antics has seen him occasionally steal the spotlight from his sonsCredit: PA
    It’s taken years for Tommy and Paul to get in the ring together.
    But dad John almost had an unplanned confrontation with the Youtuber himself last year when he ripped his shirt off and tried to confront Paul after taking issue with some of his commentary.
    That was just one of many bizarre moments from the head of the Fury clan who can occasionally make Tyson appear shy and quiet in comparison.
    While he will be cheering on his son on Sunday, some of John’s pre-fight comments have not appeared to be particularly helpful to Tommy.
    Roman Fury
    Another half-brother, another boxer, another Fury.
    Roman faces the difficult task of trying to emerge from both Tyson and Tommy’s shadows as he looks to work his way up the cruiserweight division.
    He won his debut fight last year against Ryan Hibbert and is set for his second bout next month.
    He is also Tommy’s training partner and will be heavily involved in making sure his sibling is in tip-top shape.
    Frank and George Warren
    Frank Warren has put together plenty of fights in his career, but almost certainly nothing quite like this beforeCredit: PA
    Legendary boxing promoter Frank Warren and his son George were key to putting this fight together.
    They will know more than anyone what victory could do to give Tommy’s boxing career a shot in the arm.
    If the ex-Love Island star wins, expect his promoters to be immediately on the phone plotting Team Tommy’s next move.

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    George Lockhart
    Nutritionist George Lockhart will be playing a key part in any success Tommy could have in Saudi Arabia.
    Having previously done the same job for the likes of Tommy’s brother Tyson and MMA legend Conor McGregor, Lockhart is tasked with making sure Tommy has a well-balanced diet before the fight.
    Jake Lee
    Agent to Tommy, Jake Lee will be having a very busy week ahead of the fight.
    He will be among those cheering on the star as he looks to knockout Paul.
    Coach KD
    Among the man people helping to get Tommy ready for the fight is Coach KD.
    He handles strength and conditioning training and has multiple videos of himself training Tommy up on his Instagram page.
    Alex Matvienko
    Former professional boxer Matvienko is now an owner of an elite gym in Bolton.
    It’s a place where Tommy has been training and was pictured there as recently as last month.
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    Despite knowing how to handle themselves in the ring, boxers need security just like any other big celebs.
    That’s where Brendan Lyons steps in and he looks after both Tommy and Tyson when they are out and about. More

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    Ben Chilwell’s former girlfriends include Love Island star and Scott Disick’s ex, as the Chelsea star dates Aussie model

    BEN Chilwell is clearly a charmer.It wasn’t so long ago that the handsome Chelsea defender, 26, had reportedly signed up dating app Raya.
    Aussie model Cartia Mallan is Ben Chilwell’s new girlfriendCredit: Instagram @cartiamallan
    Mallan confirmed her relationship with Chilwell on Valentine’s DayCredit: Instagram @cartiamallan
    Mallan, 24, joins a list of desirable women Chilwell has reportedly dated
    But now, he is in a romance with stunning Australian Model Cartia Mallan, 24.
    Gorgeous brunette Cartia took to Instagram to reveal their relationship with a series of posts.
    She shared pics of the loved-up couple cuddling in front of a fireplace in what appears to be a cottage for a loved-up getaway.
    Cartia joins a list of highly desirable women who have been seen on the arm of the England left-back.
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    From an ex of Scott Disick of Kardashians fame to a former Love Island contestant, this is Chilwell’s ex-list.
    Joanna Chimonides
    Ben began dating Joanna when he was an up-and-coming star at Leicester City.
    She studied psychology the University of Leicester, before becoming a reality TV star.
    The pair split up in 2018.
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    A year later, she rocked up on Love Island – reportedly leaving Chilwell fuming.
    Joanna Chimonides was Chilwell’s first high-profile girlfriendCredit: Instagram
    Chimonides went on to appear on Love IslandCredit: Instagram
    Chilwell was said to be fuming with Chimonides for appearing on reality TVCredit: Instagram
    Holly Scarfone
    Scarfone, 24, has been compared to Kylie Jenner – and is an influencer with 800,000 followers on Instagram.
    She appeared on Netflix dating show Too Hot to Handle.
    Holly is also an ambassador US high-street fashion chain, Forever 21.
    Last year she was linked to American TV star Scott Disick, who is famous for appearing on Keeping Up with the Kardashians.
    Months later she was spied locking arms with Chilwell in Los Angeles, where he was on holiday in the summer.
    Holly Scarfone has been compared to Kylie JennerCredit: @hollyscarfone
    Scarfone once dated Scott Disick
    Kelsey Calemine
    The most popular of Chilwell’s reported girlfriends, Kelsey has an astonishing 2.8 million followers on Instagram – that’s over a million more than him.
    The 24-year-old is a complete foodie – and has a separate Insta account on which she shares the amazing meals she has in Los Angeles.
    Back in 2021, Chilwell and Kelsey were spotted looking cosy together at the Principote Beach Club in Mykonos.
    The full-back was on a lad’s holiday on the Greek island with Jack Grealish.
    Kelsey Calemine – Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/fatherkels/?hl=enCredit: https://www.instagram.com/fatherkels/?hl=en
    Kelsey Calemine – Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/fatherkels/?hl=enCredit: https://www.instagram.com/fatherkels/?hl=en
    Camila Kendra
    Camila is a model from the Dominican Republic.
    Back in 2021, it was reported the beauty, 24, was dating F1 ace Lewis Hamilton.
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    Later on that year it was reported she had been whisked off her feet by Chilwell.
    However, it is believed she cooled their relationship to concentrate on her career before last summer.
    Camila Kendra was linked to Chilwell in 2021
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    Tommy Fury is ‘going back on Love Island’, claims Jake Paul in taunt at rival ahead of grudge fight

    JAKE PAUL reckons he is sending Tommy Fury back to Love Island. The celebrity boxing pair are finally set to fight on February 26, after Fury twice pulled out in the past due to injury and US visa issues.
    Jake Paul and Tommy Fury ahead of their fight as they prepare to finally get it onCredit: Getty
    And Paul, 26, has vowed to make his rival wish he never signed on the dotted line with a social media swipe ahead of their fight.
    He tweeted: “Ten days until Tommy goes back to Love Island.”
    Fury, 23, shot to household fame on the hit ITV series and even met his now partner Molly-Mae Hague on the show.
    The happy couple last month welcomed their baby daughter Bambi into the world.

    Fury kissed goodbye to his new-born and partner Molly-Mae as he jetted off to the Middle East.
    And he confirmed to SunSport that brother Tyson, 34, will be in his corner on the night.
    His dad John and Tyson both warned he will have to vacate their famous fighting surname and pack boxing in if he cannot win.
    And Fury admitted himself if he does not beat YouTuber-turned-fighter Paul then boxing is not for him.
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    Asked on talkSPORT if he would retire in defeat, he said: “Yes, 100 per cent yeah. Definitely.
    “If I can’t beat Jake Paul I don’t belong in the ring.”
    In another Instagram dig, Paul jibed: “Tommy’s gonna have to change his last name and live on an island if he loses”
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    Jake Paul and Molly-Mae both respond as Tommy Fury flies out to Saudi Arabia for fight with YouTuber

    JAKE PAUL and Molly-Mae Hague have both responded to Tommy Fury flying out to Saudi Arabia for the biggest fight of his career.The Love Island star will throw down with YouTuber turned boxer Paul in a grudge match nearly two years in the making at the end of the month.
    Jake Paul and Tommy Fury will collide in a Saudi grudge match at the end of the monthCredit: Getty
    Fury said his goodbyes to his girlfriend Molly-Mae and baby Bambi as he jetted off to SaudiCredit: INSTAGRAM@TOMMYFURY
    Jake Paul was quick to react to Fury’s departure for the KingdomCredit: INSTAGRAM@JAKEPAUL
    And it didn’t take long for Paul to react to Fury’s heading to The Kingdom, resharing his Instagram post and writing: “Wow, he’s actually gonna show up.”
    A perplexed Paul – who has had to deal with the fight falling through twice – completed the post with hands up and fire emojis.
    It didn’t take long for Fury’s other half Molly-Mae – who he met on Love Island – to send a goodbye message.
    She reshared Fury’s post with three black love heart emojis.
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    Prior to that, she wrote: “And he’s off to go and get that win.
    “We will miss you dadda. So beyond proud of you.”
    Fury was the picture of happiness and brimmed with confidence as he set off for Saudi.
    So much so that he tagged Paul in his farewell post, writing: “Best camp of my entire life.
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    “Saudi… I’m coming. @jakepaul.”
    Paul and Fury, 23 and 26 respectively, have been at one another’s throats for the last two years.
    And Fury, the brother of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson, is looking forward to ending their rivalry once and for all.
    He told MMA Fighting: “Things have got in the way the previous two times.
    “Things well out of my control. A broke[n] rib and everything else that was wrong with the first fight.

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    “The second fight, denied entry into the U.S. Third fight, here we are.
    “Three times is a charm and we’re seeing that.
    “We’re two weeks out.
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    “I’m ripped, I’m ready, I’m fit, I’m strong and I’ve got more in the tank than what it takes to beat Jake Paul.
    “Don’t worry about that.” More

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    Jack Grealish picks between Ronaldo and Messi and Love Island and I’m A Celeb in brilliant walk-out video

    JACK GREALISH took part in a hilarious walk-out video where he was forced to answer some difficult 50/50 questions.The Manchester City star was even asked about the age-old Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo debate.
    Jack Grealish was asked to choose between Lionel Messi and Cristiano RonaldoCredit: Premier League
    The City winger was also asked to choose I’m a Celebrity or Love IslandCredit: Premier League
    Grealish picked both when he was asked which rapper he prefersCredit: Premier League
    The clip begins off with Grealish answering some football-related questions.
    And he picked a night game over an early-kick off and long sleeves over short sleeves.
    Next up is whether he prefers to score or assist, something he hasn’t done often enough since arriving at City.
    Grealish is hesitant, although he eventually chooses assist.
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    He then goes with cardio work over the gym before the Messi or Ronaldo question pops up.
    Grealish is clearly torn between the two but he eventually picks the World Cup winner.
    The video moves onto non-football related topics and he thinks Love Island is better than I’m a Celebrity and swayed towards Instagram over TikTok.
    It ends with Grealish sitting on the fence when asked who’s his favourite rapper, Stormzy or Dave.
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    On the pitch, it’s been another difficult season for the 27-year-old, who’s scored just twice and added four assists in 25 outings.
    And he’s only started half of City’s 20 Premier League games.
    But the England star has been picked from the off for the last three matches and with Pep Guardiola’s men winning each of those, he should have every chance of starting at Tottenham on Sunday. More

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    Tommy Fury moves out of £3.5m mansion into ‘hellhole’ just days after Molly-Mae gives birth to their daughter

    TOMMY FURY is so focussed on beating Jake Paul he has moved out of the mansion he shares with his girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague. Fury – who met Molly-Mae on the 2019 series of Love Island – instead revealed he has stayed in a “hellhole” apartment.
    Jake Paul and Tommy Fury ahead of their fightCredit: Getty
    Tommy Fury has moved out of his mansion to focus on fighting Jake PaulCredit: Instagram
    Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae moved into the mansion in 2022Credit: instagram
    It cost the Love Island couple £3.5mCredit: instagram
    Tommy Fury moved out to stay in a ‘hellhole’ with his focus on trainingCredit: Instagram
    He is set to face Paul on February 26 in Saudi Arabia and will let nothing get in the way of victory.
    Fury told Sky Sports: “I’m a professional athlete, I’m a professional boxer.
    “My job is not to make little sly jokes and comments on Instagram and social media.
    “I’m in a training camp. I’m in bed nine o’clock every single night, I’m up 4.30/5am running. Solely focussed on this man.
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    “One man is flying around the globe, coming here to do media stuff going here, there and everywhere and you’ve got one man that’s living in a hellhole.
    “I’ve moved out of my own house, I’m living in a little apartment, I’ve gone back to the dog mindset.

    “And that’s what’s going to get me through this fight, he’s not working as hard as I am, I’m putting the work in.
    “I’m not just putting the work in when the camera’s in front of me. All the cameras are off when I’m working.
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    Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae with baby daughter Bambi
    Tommy fury was back in training shortly afterCredit: instagram
    He captioned his story ‘no short cuts’Credit: instagram
    Tommy Fury has 4.4million Instagram followersCredit: instagram
    “I don’t need people to stand around me and say, ‘You’re doing well, keep going.’
    “It’s already tunnel vision and nothing else is going to distract me. Nothing in this world could take away my focus right now.”
    Fury, 23, moved into his £3.5million mansion in Manchester with Molly-Mae in April 2022.
    The comments he made about leaving to focus on training came during an interview recorded on Saturday, January 28.
    Just five days earlier, he welcomed baby daughter Bambi into the world with partner Molly-Mae, 23.

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    Although Paul, 26, revealed the birth in a social media swipe on January 27.
    He tweeted: “Tommy has no excuses now…Baby’s born. Money’s massive. Immigration no issue.”
    Fury has twice pulled out of fighting Paul in the past, with a rib injury in December 2021 and then a US visa issue last August.
    But he gets a third crack at Paul after the pair agreed a blockbuster in the Middle East.
    And he promised to bury the YouTuber-turned boxer’s career in the Saudi desert without the help of the scorecards.
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    He said: “You’re going to see fireworks, it’s going to be over inside the distance. There is no way in this world this fight goes to points.
    “The judges, don’t bother taking points, because you’re not needed.”
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    Tyson Fury reveals his advice to brother Tommy on juggling a newborn with the biggest fight of his life vs Jake Paul

    TYSON FURY has all the advice in the world for little brother Tommy juggling a new baby and the biggest flight of his life.The 23-year-old and his Love Island darling Molly-Mae Hague announced the birth of their first child on Monday night.
    Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae announced the birth of their first child on MondayCredit: Instagram
    Tyson Fury has six children with wife ParisCredit: Instagram
    But, just 48 hours earlier, a topless Tommy had been in a Wembley ring announcing his February 26 showdown with American YouTuber Jake Paul with a scuffle.
    Injuries and visa issues have twice forced Tommy to pull out of the Saudi Arabia spectacle which has been two years in the making.
    And Tyson and dad John have both vowed to disown Tommy if he loses and shames the fighting family name.
    The pressure and clock are counting against Tommy but his 34-year-old WBC heavyweight king sibling has been through almost identical struggles – twice.
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    In 2021 – after nights spent sleeping on hospital floors and jogging around car parks – Tyson showed incredible courage and professionalism to leave poorly newborn Athena and wife Paris to fly to Las Vegas and demolish Deontay Wilder in their iconic third clash.
    And, in 2009 on the night his first baby was born, Tyson was away in Ireland winning his ninth pro fight – and is still getting it in the ear to this day.
    The father-of-six and now proud uncle, said: “When my first baby Venezuela was born I was actually boxing on the same night in Dublin.
    “She arrived early and [I] got an awful lot of earache for it on the day and it’s still going now.
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    “You miss one birth – out of however many – and you never hear the end of it.
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    “But Tommy is getting paid well and lots of people have to miss out on family things for their work.
    “Having babies is one thing and working is another.”
    Paul, a 26-year-old former Disney actor, bulldozed his way into the boxing business with x-rated trash talk, mismatch fights and questionable antics.
    The 6-0 pro even announced the birth of Tommy’s baby prematurely on Saturday and labelled the Brit an “arrogant, egotistical p****”.
    But Tyson is no stranger to controversy and criticism himself and sounded every inch of the 6ft 9in veteran that he is, with his sage advice.
    “I will never call anyone out for things they have said in the past because I have said so much bulls*** in my life,” the Gypsy King grinned.
    “When you are coming up and trying to get famous, you have to do and say a lot of s***.
    “Look at Kim Kardashian and what she did to get famous! I can’t get into that.
    “To get popular and famous enough to sell tickets and become a pay-per-view star, you have to do some crazy-a** s***.
    Fury will take on Jake Paul, left, in Saudi Arabia on February 26Credit: Getty
    “Whether it’s Jake Paul calling Conor McGregor names, or me having a go at everybody, or Tommy going in Love Island, you have to do what you have to do.
    “I will never point the finger at anyone because of all the s*** I have said over the years – and will probably continue to do so.”
    One bullish statement Tyson is not apologising for is his vow to exile Tommy to the Middle East if he is beaten by Paul.
    Tyson has given his little bro every bit of advice he can – on three particular topics he is an expert on – and now the genes have to do the talking.
    If he comes up short, he won’t just leave him behind, he’ll force him into labour as Cristiano Ronaldo’s keep-fit lackey.
    “Tommy is his own person so he has to do his own thing,” Tyson said.
    “My dad has trained him and advised him and he has all his own people working around him.
    “The only things he asks me for advice on are; trash talk, marriage and rearing kids.
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    “I have told Tommy that if he loses he has to stay over in Saudi and become Ronaldo’s personal trainer. He agreed. 
    “He will have to spend his loser’s purse on a nice little flat out in Saudi and look after Ronny’s gym.” More

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    Tommy Fury insists he won’t let birth of his and Molly-Mae’s baby disrupt Jake Paul fight preparations

    TOMMY FURY has insisted the birth of his first child will not disrupt his training to fight Jake Paul. Fury and his girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague – who he met on Love Island – welcomed their baby daughter into the world this month.
    Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague announced the birth of their babyCredit: Instagram
    It comes just four weeks before he steps foot in the ring on February 26 to face Paul in Saudi Arabia.
    But Fury told the BBC: “I’ve got my sole sight focused on Jake Paul.
    “By the time I get in the ring I’ll be an absolute specimen and I’ll be able to dismantle this man very quickly and very early.”
    Fury, 23, has twice been forced to pull out of the grudge match, in December 2021 with a rib injury and last August amid a US visa issue.
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    So at the third time of asking, with the fight on neutral ground, Paul, 26, claimed his rival has “no excuses”.
    But he used a social media swipe to comment on the birth of Fury’s baby – which was not announced at the time.
    He posted: “Tommy has no excuses now…Baby’s born. Money’s massive. Immigration no issue.”
    Molly-Mae, 23, announced the birth of her child on Instagram but Paul was quick to aim another dig.
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    He commented: “Just in time to watch your dad get knocked out.”
    Paul has beaten MMA champions Ben Askren, 38, Tyron Woodley, 40, and Anderson Silva, 47, in his 6-0 career.
    But Fury will be his first opponent with a recognised boxing record that the YouTuber-turned prizefighter has faced.
    And he said: “There’s no way this man can beat me. There’s not a chance in the world.
    “Just because he’s got 22 million followers on Instagram, that doesn’t make it a 50-50 fight.”
    Jake Paul faces Tommy Fury in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
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