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      Canelo Alvarez open to crossover fight with UFC superstar Kamaru Usman in September with £75m purse

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      CANELO ALVAREZ refused to rule out a crossover fight with Kamaru Usman – but UFC champion wants £75million. Usman has long called out the Mexican boxing superstar, who is the current undisputed super-middleweight king.
      Canelo Alvarez refused to rule out a crossover fight with Kamaru UsmanCredit: Getty
      Kamaru Usman wants $100m to fight Canelo AlvarezCredit: Getty
      Canelo puts money as the only motivation for the callout – but has at least left the door open for talks.
      He said on the MMA Hour: “Maybe. Why not? You never say no. My trainer told me about it and I said, ‘Well, if you say.’”
      Canelo, 31, added: “It’s not really on my mind. I want a really good legacy for my career and we can talk about other things later.”
      UFC legend Conor McGregor, 33, in 2017 was given permission to fight boxing icon Floyd Mayweather, 45, but lost in ten rounds.
      Usman, welterweight UFC champ since 2019, eyes a similar bout with Canelo, after returning to the octagon in the summer.
      He told told TMZ Sports: “In 2022, I’m gonna shock the world. July, International Fight Week, I’m gonna fight Leon Edwards.
      “God willing I get through Leon Edwards, September, Mexican Independence Day, I will stop Canelo Alvarez.”
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      Usman, who has never boxed professional before, added: “Absolutely I see myself winning that fight.
      “And that’s the thing that a lot of people fail to realise.
      A lot of people, because they think they can’t do something, they try to put that upon you. ‘Oh, you can’t do that. It can’t be done.’
      “Everything can’t be done until it’s done. So a lot of people are gonna say, ‘You can’t do it.
      “No, he’s too good, he’s too skilled, too strong.’ Yeah, they said that about Tyron Woodley.
      Maybe. Why not? You never say no. My trainer told me about it and I said, ‘Well, if you say.’Canelo Alvarez on Kamaru Usman
      “He’s too big, he’s got knockout power, he’s fast, he’s explosive. What happened?
      “I told him I was gonna dominate him for five rounds and I did that. I’m not gonna step in there if I don’t think I can get it done.”
      Usman, 34,says it will take a £75m ($100m) purse to fight Canelo, boxing’s highest-paid fighter.
      He said: “He’s walking around saying payday, payday – absolutely. It’s the biggest payday you are ever gonna make.
      “I understand that he gets paid, he makes money.
      “But fighting me is the biggest payday he’s ever gonna make. We talking nine figures, for sure.”
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      Kamaru Usman savages Jake Paul after YouTuber’s boxing match proposal saying he only wants a ‘real fighter’ like Canelo

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      KAMARU USMAN has dismissed the possibility of fighting Jake Paul.The UFC welterweight champion has been linked with a crossover boxing match against the Problem Child.
      Kamaru Usman dismissed the idea of taking on Jake Paul in the boxing ringCredit: Getty
      But Usman, 34, now insists that he has his sights set on bigger things.
      Asked by a fan if he’d consider facing Paul, Usman insisted that if he was going to switch to boxing, he’d only do it for a ‘real fighter’.
      He said: “What? Boo this man one time.
      “Listen, listen, if we’re going to fight, we’re going to fight a real fight.
      “I’m going to answer your question, if we’re going to fight, we’re going to fight a real fighter. A real fighter.”
      When talk of a potential bout between Paul and Usman was raised last year, the Nigerian ominously tweeted: “I understand you think this is a game which is probably why you don’t realise that this is how people truly get hurt.”
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      YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul, 25, called out the UFC welterweight championCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Paul, 25, then responded: “Challenge accepted… if your boss Dana [White] gives you permission to box me and make more money than you ever have, let me know and we can lace them up.
      “I promise it will be your biggest pay day.”
      After being dismissed this time around by Usman, Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions tweeted: “Just another UFC fighter who signed a bad deal and now trying to make a real payday. He called out JAKE in May of last year.”
      Usman, however, has outlined how he really sees his year playing out.
      He told TMZ: “In 2022 I’m going to shock the world. July, International Fight Week, I’m gonna fight Leon Edwards.
      “God willing I get through Leon Edwards, September, Mexican Independence Day, I will stop Canelo Alvarez.
      “Absolutely I see myself winning the fight, everything can’t be done until it’s done. We’re talking nine figures, for sure.”
      Usman would like to take on pound-for-pound king Canelo Alvarez insteadCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      Tommy Fury urges brother Tyson to retire after Dillian Whyte and taunts Jake Paul for fighting ‘MMA kids’

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      TOMMY FURY has urged brother Tyson to follow through with his promise to retire after fighting Dillian Whyte. Fury returns to the UK for a homecoming five years in the making to defend his WBC crown against mandatory challenger Whyte.
      Tommy Fury urged brother Tyson to retire after fighting Dillian WhyteCredit: Instagram @tommyfury
      He had vowed to wipe the floor at Wembley on April 23 before adding all four undisputed belts to his trophy shelve.
      But Fury, 33, quickly backtracked and claimed he will retire after fighting Whyte, 33, a plan his brother backs all the way.
      Tommy, 22, told EsNEWS: “Yeah definitely 100 per cent, I would like to see Tyson retire after this one.
      “He’s got nothing left to prove, he’s won every single professional belt there is.
      “He beat the man who beat the man and he’s beat all the top men out there.  
      “He’s really got nothing left to prove, so if he wants to walk away 100 per cent definitely.”
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      Tommy is eyeing a place on the pay-per-view undercard which would be his first fight since August.
      He had been in line for a celebrity grudge match against YouTuber Jake Paul, 25, in December.
      But the 2019 Love Islander was forced to pull out after suffering a broken rib and bacterial chest infection.
      Tommy has called to reschedule the fight and reckons a statement win on Tyson’s undercard will do the trick.
      He said: “That fight I look to see at the end of the year.
      “My plan is to get a good win on this undercard. At the end of the day, Jake Paul knows where it’s at.
      Yeah definitely 100 per cent, I would like to see Tyson retire after this one. He’s got nothing left to prove. Tommy Fury on brother Tyson
      “We’re onto bigger and better things, I don’t know what Jake Paul’s doing, but we’ve just done 100,000 at Wembley.
      “I’m looking to get a good win on the undercard and move on with my career.
      “I’m a boxer, I’m not a YouTube boxer or anything like that, I’m a fully-fledged fighting man.
      “Whatever Jake Paul decides to do, he decides to do, I’m not interested.”
      Tommy would have been Paul’s first opponent with a professional boxing record.
      The American has so far only beaten a YouTuber, NBA player and two former UFC fighters.
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      Tommy also refuted Paul’s allegation that he faked his injury to avoid risking his reputation in the all-celebrity bout.
      He said: “I think it’s ludicrous, I think he’s using my injury as a play point like, ‘He didn’t want the fight’. When really, it was a genuine injury.
      “I broke a rib and had a major, major chest infection and I just wan’t fit to fight, professionals cleared me as not fit to fight.
      “He’s just playing on that, but at the end of the day he knows where the big fight’s at – it’s here.
      “He knows where the hundreds of thousands of people are at – it’s here.
      “So if he wants to go and fight another MMA kid in Ohio somewhere, let him crack on. But I know we’re onto bigger and better things.” 
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      Tyson Fury claims he would weigh career-heaviest 21 STONE in crossover fight with UFC champ Francis Ngannou

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      TYSON FURY claimed he would weigh a career-heaviest 21 STONE against UFC heavyweight Francis Ngannou. The champions of boxing and the UFC respectively have gone back and forth for the past few years, fuelling talk of a crossover fight.
      Tyson Fury claimed he would weigh a career-heaviest 21 STONE against Francis NgannouCredit: AP
      Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury have gone back and forth in recent yearsCredit: Getty
      Fury recently mapped out a plan to retire after his title defence to Dillian Whyte on April 23, but it would not affect a ‘special fight’ with Ngannou.
      And the Gypsy King would pile on the pounds for a bout under boxing rules but in a cage with the smaller 4oz gloves on.
      Fury said on the MMA Hour: “We’ve got Francis Ngannou, he’s a big guy, a big dangerous guy.
      “I’d love to see, people going on, ‘Oh, it’s not a fair fight in 10oz gloves,’ and that’s correct.
      “It wouldn’t be a fair fight in 10oz gloves because like [Daniel] Cormier said recently, he said Francis Ngannou is a much cruder version of Deontay Wilder, and we all know what happened there.
      “So I think if we’re doing four-ounce gloves, he’d have a bit more chance of knocking me out, but then again, I’d have a bit more chance of knocking him out also.
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      “So it makes for an exciting fight. And I will try to come in at my heaviest for that fight.
      “I’ll try to come in over 300 pounds – just to nail him to the canvas with one solid punch.”
      Fury, 33, has called to fight Ngannou, 35, in Las Vegas next year but first returns to the UK in a homecoming at Wembley Stadium.
      He had promised to win the undisputed crown after the Whyte fight – only to backtrack and say he will retire after his mandatory defence against Whyte, 33.
      But even if he does hang up his boxing gloves, Fury will make an exception to face Ngannou.
      He said: “I don’t count that as a real boxing fight.
      “That’s not a boxing fight. That’s gonna be a ‘special’ fight. That will be in a cage in 4oz gloves, in Las Vegas, at the Raiders Stadium.
      “I will have retired from competitive, championship boxing and I’ll be ready to do the crossover fights completely.”

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      Conor McGregor shares brilliant animation of him as Chelsea manager after announcing interest in buying the club

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      CONOR McGREGOR shared a brilliant animation of him as Chelsea manager after announcing his interest in buying the club. The UFC superstar reacted to the news that Roman Abramovich has put the Blues up for sale at £3billion.
      Conor McGregor shared a brilliant animation of him as Chelsea managerCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      The UFC star announced his interest in buying the clubCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Conor McGregor next to what appears to be a cartoon Roman Abramovich
      He tweeted: “I wish to explore this. @ChelseaFC.”
      McGregor, who also wanted to ambitiously takeover Manchester United, added fuel to the fire with a hilarious cartoon video.
      It the clip, it shows the Irishman holding a Chelsea press conference and then having a chat in a Blues tracksuit with what appears to be Abramovich.
      McGregor, 33, in 2021 ranked as the highest-paid athlete in the world earning £128million, with £113m earned away from the UFC.
      The famed fighter has previously spoken with Celtic’s largest individual shareholder Dermot Desmond about acquiring shares.
      But when it comes to Chelsea, McGregor is left with fierce competition, including Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss.
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      Wyss, 86, told Blick newspaper: “Abramovich is one of Vladimir Putin’s closest advisers and friends. Like all other oligarchs, he is also in a panic.
      “Abramovich is trying to sell all his villas in England. He also wants to get rid of Chelsea quickly.
      “I and three other people received an offer on Tuesday to buy Chelsea from Abramovich.”
      Abramovich put Chelsea up for sale as Government sanctions threatened his fortune amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
      He vowed to give any profits from an expected £3billion deal to the victims of the Ukraine war — but he refused to condemn the actions of tyrant crony Vladimir Putin.
      The billionaire also revealed he would be writing off the £1.5billion debt Chelsea owed him.
      Roman Abramovich has put Chelsea up for saleCredit: AFP
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      Tyson Fury says he will make exception for ‘special fight’ with UFC star despite retiring after Dillian Whyte bout

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      TYSON FURY will make an exception to fight UFC champion Francis Ngannou after vowing to retire with a win over Dillian Whyte. The WBC heavyweight king returns to the UK in a homecoming grudge match against Whyte on April 23 at Wembley.
      Tyson Fury claims he will retire after fighting Dillian WhyteCredit: Reuters
      Fury had promised to target the undisputed crown this year before agreeing a mega-money deal to face UFC champion Ngannou in 2023.
      But the eccentric Gypsy King has now switched up his plans again, so he claims, by saying he will instead retire after his fight with Whyte.
      Fury did however confirm it will not disrupt his goal of fighting Ngannou next year.
      And he called for it to be an unprecedented boxing match inside a cage with 4oz gloves on.
      Fury said on the MMA Hour: “I don’t count that as a real boxing fight.
      “That’s not a boxing fight. That’s gonna be a ‘special’ fight. That will be in a cage in 4oz gloves, in Las Vegas, at the Raiders Stadium.
      “I will have retired from competitive, championship boxing and I’ll be ready to do the crossover fights completely.”
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      Ngannou, 35, has no fights left on his current UFC deal but as champion he is still contracted with them for another year.
      But should he fail to agree an extension it would allow him to become a free agent and pursue his boxing ambitions.
      Fury, 33, last fought in October with an epic 11th round stoppage over Deontay Wilder, 36, which rounded out their trilogy in style.
      Challenging Ngannou after his three bouts with Wilder would see the Brit facing arguably the two biggest punchers in the world.
      But he is keen to have the spectacle fight competed in the smaller 4oz MMA gloves, evening up the playing field.
      I will have retired from competitive, championship boxing and I’ll be ready to do the crossover fights completely.Tyson Fury on fighting Francis Ngannou after Dillian Whyte
      Fury said: “We’ve got Francis Ngannou, he’s a big guy, a big dangerous guy.
      “I’d love to see, people going on, ‘Oh, it’s not a fair fight in 10-ounce gloves,’ and that’s correct.
      “It wouldn’t be a fair fight in 10-ounce gloves because like [Daniel] Cormier said recently, he said Francis Ngannou is a much cruder version of Deontay Wilder, and we all know what happened there.
      “So I think if we’re doing four-ounce gloves, he’d have a bit more chance of knocking me out, but then again, I’d have a bit more chance of knocking him out also.
      “So it makes for an exciting fight. And I will try to come in at my heaviest for that fight.
      “I’ll try to come in over 300 pounds. Just to nail him to the canvas with one solid punch.”
      UFC champion Francis Ngannou is linked with fighting Tyson FuryCredit: Getty More

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      Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury called out by UFC star Greg Hardy who wants to ‘SLAP’ boxing superstars in crossover bouts

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      UFC star Greg Hardy is eyeing lucrative boxing bouts with Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury.The former NFL star is currently cutting his teeth in the heavyweight division of mixed martial arts’ premier promotion.
      Ex-NFL star Greg Hardy is currently competing in the UFCCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Hardy wants to test himself against former unified heavyweight champ Anthony JoshuaCredit: THE SUN
      Hardy also has his sights set on a future showdown with WBC heavyweight champ Tyson FuryCredit: GETTY
      But the super athlete has ambitions of crossing over into boxing and facing the likes of Joshua, Fury and former WBC heavyweight champ Deontay Wilder.
      When asked about a potential code switch at the UFC 272 media day, former defensive end Hardy said: “It’s happening, bro.
      “After this fight, I’m definitely [going to] try to pursue some boxing.
      “But still doing MMA because that gold is in my mind and in my heart.
      “I’m not ready for Tyson Fury yet, but Anthony Joshua – I would love to get in there and slap them boys up.”
      Hardy is also down to throw hands with disgraced drugs cheat Jarrell Miller.
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      He roared: “Even big Baby Miller, man!”
      The hard-hitting Hardy first revealed his eagerness to box in December 2020, saying: “After I get done shutting this down, handling my MMA business, I want to venture into the boxing realm.
      “I’m trying to holler at Dana [White].
      “Hopefully, we can get some fights in the Zuffa Boxing world, Top Rank, Al Haymon.
      Greg Hardy has to return to the win column before he can think about boxingCredit: USA TODAY Sports
      “Somebody come holler at this dude because I definitely want to go over there and knock out ‘The Gypsy King,’ make light work of that English cat Joshua, or whatever it is.
      “Cry-baby Bomber.’ We’ll knock all those guys out, man.
      “Of course, you know I’m going to work for it.
      “It’s an aspiration I think will come true real fast, and I can’t wait for it.”
      Before Hardy can think about setting foot inside the boxing ring, he must return to the win column this weekend at UFC 272 – where he’ll lock horns with Sergey Spivak. More

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      Logan Paul is ‘done doubting’ brother Jake and backs YouTuber to fight UFC stars Conor McGregor or Nate Diaz

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      LOGAN PAUL wants to see his brother Jake face UFC stars Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz. Younger brother Jake is 5-0 as a boxer and has built a steady rivalry with the UFC, chasing super-fights with the likes of McGregor and Diaz.
      Jake Paul pictured with brother Logan after a winCredit: Getty
      Logan Paul wants to see his brother Jake face Conor McGregor and Nate DiazCredit: Getty – Contributor
      He most recently knocked out ex-UFC champion Tyron Woodley, leaving his next opponent up in the air.
      Older brother Logan, 26, said on the MMA Hour: “I’d love to see him fight Nate Diaz then eventually Conor McGregor.
      “I think that would be such a cool fight, man.”
      Paul has also knocked out the likes of online rival ‘AnEsonGib’, ex-NBA player Nate Robinson, 37, and retired UFC welterweight Ben Askren, 37.
      He first beat Woodley, 39, on points in August and then signed to fight Tommy Fury, 22, until the Brit pulled out with a broken rib.
      So in December, Woodley filled in on late notice only to be brutally knocked out in round six of the short-notice rematch.
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      Logan has been ringside watching the journey up close and personal, left motivated by his brother’s polarising splash in the sport.
      He said: “I remember a time not that long ago, maybe like two and a half years ago, I’m ashamed to say this because I’m his brother and I love him, but I had chalked him up to the game.
      “His attitude or he’s going about this the wrong way. He was just being a f***ing punk about his brand and his persona.
      “Then he put in the work and the work led to results and led to actual action.
      “And so I realised that I’m done doubting Jake Paul forever. Anything the kid says now I’m like, ‘Well, I’ve seen him do it before’.
      “I get so inspired by him now. He truly is like an example of making it out of the mud, man.
      “He’s definitely exceeded my expectations along with everyone’s, I assume.”
      Jake Paul pictured running with older brother LoganCredit: Instagram More