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      UFC legend Michael Bisping predicts Mike Tyson ‘absolutely flatlining’ Logan Paul and brother Jake is ‘the better boxer’

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      MICHAEL BISPING predicted Mike Tyson ‘absolutely flatlining’ Logan Paul and said the YouTuber’s brother Jake is ‘by far the better boxer.’Heavyweight legend Tyson and social media sensation Paul were rumoured to be in talks for an exhibition in February.
      Logan Paul, left, pictured next to his brother Jake
      Mike Tyson is rumoured to be in talks with Logan PaulCredit: @miketyson
      Neither have confirmed the reports, but Tyson exclusively revealed to SunSport that he will return to the ring in February.
      Paul, 26, has not boxed since taking American legend Floyd Mayweather, 44, the distance in their exhibition in June.
      But despite that feat, former UFC champion Bisping gave him little chance against Tyson, who is 29 YEARS older.
      He said on his YouTube channel: “Logan, you know, he’s tall, you know, he’s long. He’s kind of a big guy, he’s athletic. He’s got a great physique.
      “Jake Paul is by far the better boxer I would say. If I had to pick who was better then I’d say Jake Paul’s way better but Logan, you know, he has some skills.
      “He can certainly punch and as I say, he’s big and he’s athletic and he’ll learn from the fight against Floyd.
      “Maybe he’ll learn to manage his gas tank a little better. But there’s just no way I don’t see Mike Tyson going out there and absolutely flatlining him.”

      Tyson, 55, returned to boxing in November, after 15 years out, and drew with Roy Jones Jr, 52, in an exhibition.
      On the undercard, Paul’s younger brother Jake, 24, knocked out ex-NBA star Nate Robinson, 37, to extend his record to 2-0.
      He has since beat former UFC fighters Ben Askren, 37, by KO and Tyron Woodley, 39, most recently on points.
      Before beating Askren, the internet phenomenon was in talks to fight Bisping, who retired from the UFC in 2018.
      The Brit was unable to come to terms with Paul and just months later was ringside as a pundit to witness the win over Woodley.
      And Bisping has since hailed Paul for his influence on boxing since debuting professionally in 2020 against online rival ‘AnEsonGib’.

      He said: “Jake Paul isn’t just a YouTuber. He’s a boxer now. He’s still a YouTuber, but he’s also a boxer.
      “Just because you discover your love for the sweet science later in life doesn’t mean you have to be labelled a YouTuber your entire life.
      “The reality is, Jake Paul’s doing a great thing in the boxing world. Jake Paul’s bringing a lot of attention, a lot of eyes to the boxing world.”
      Michael Bisping retired from the UFC in 2018Credit: Getty
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      Claressa Shields says she would ’embarrass’ Jake Paul in sparring with just ONE hand as boxing star hits out at YouTuber

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      CLARESSA SHIELDS says she would ’embarrass’ Jake Paul in sparring with just ONE hand. The female boxing star has gone back and forth with Paul recently and insisted she would never fight on his undercard.
      Claressa Shields has no doubt she would beat Jake PaulCredit: AP
      YouTube star-turned boxer Jake PaulCredit: Instagram @jakepaul
      Shields, a three-division champion in the pros and two-time Olympic gold medalist then took another swipe at the YouTuber.
      She told Sky Sports: “I don’t know what world people live in that they think a man [could beat me] who has not been to the Olympics, who has not fought professionally.
      “There are a lot of women in boxing who could [outbox] men, especially a regular joe like Jake Paul.
      “I know it’s too much to fight him because it would be too embarrassing [for him], but if I were to spar Jake, I could use one hand.
      “Just my jab, I wouldn’t even have to use the banger. Just my jab – I would out-jab, out-hook and out-uppercut him. I would embarrass him.
      “This isn’t a shot at Jake Paul. This is how skilled I am. You’re not as great a boxer as me.
      “If you are? Go to the Olympics and [win a] medal. Go.”

      Paul, 24, is 4-0 as a boxer and most recently beat ex-UFC champion Tyron Woodley, 39, in August over eight rounds.
      It added to knockouts over online rival ‘AnEsonGib’, ex-NBA player Nate Robinson and retired UFC welterweight Ben Askren, both 37.
      He is now in talks to fight Tommy Fury, 22, the brother to WBC heavyweight champion Tyson, 32.
      Shields meanwhile, is undefeated at 11-0 and has reigned as undisputed champ at TWO weights.
      She is also 1-0 in MMA and returns to the cage tonight in Professional Fighters League’s seasonal finale against Abigail Montes.
      Shields will then made a swift comeback in December to build to a super-fight with ex-amateur rival Savannah Marshall, the only boxer to beat the American.
      If I were to spar Jake, I could use one hand. Just my jab, I wouldn’t even have to use the banger.Claressa Shields
      The unbeaten fighter is the self-proclaimed ‘Greatest Women of All Time’ – and says she would have no problem in the ring with Paul.
      Shields said: “I sparred those guys too who are Olympic silver and gold medallists.
      “Jake couldn’t grace the ring with those guys because they would destroy him, just like I would.
      “This isn’t disrespectful. I am a skilled boxer – respect it and know it. Just because I’m a woman?
      “This is real-life stuff. I box for real. I’m not a play-fighter.”
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      Jarrell Miller training with UFC stars in MMA gym while serving drugs ban but eyes boxing return to fight Tyson Fury

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      JARRELL MILLER has been training with UFC champions while serving a drugs ban in boxing. The heavyweight was first shamed in 2019 after failing three pre-fight drug tests and lost out on close to £4million to fight Anthony Joshua.
      Jarrell Miller sparring in an MMA gymCredit: Instagram / @bigbabymiller
      The heavyweight is serving a drugs banCredit: Instagram / @bigbabymiller
      Miller was only banned by governing body WBA for six months but was welcomed back by legendary promoter Bob Arum and a Top Rank contract.
      But again controversy struck as his comeback fight against Jerry Forrest in July 2020 was cancelled after another failed drug test, with Arum also cutting ties.
      Miller was hit with a substantial two-year ban, but throughout the doping scandal, he has continued to train and spent time at Sanford MMA in Florida.
      Headed up by ex-Dutch kickboxer Henri Hooft, it is a premium MMA gym in America and houses the likes of UFC stars Kamaru Usman, 34, Luke Rockhold, 37, and Gilbert Burns, 35.
      Miller, who has competed professionally in kickboxing, has recently been captured sparring Rockhold, a former champion.
      His promoter Dmitriy Salita revealed kickboxing training has always been part of the American’s regime, but has his sights set on a boxing return.

      Salita told SunSport: “He is getting back in shape with a mind set to be the best in the division.
      “He wants to be an American heavyweight champion of the world from Brooklyn, New York. We haven’t had that in a long time.
      “Jarrell always did kickboxing training even for his boxing fights.
      “It helps him get in shape and maybe one of the reasons why he is so athletic and flexible in the ring for a heavyweight.”
      Miller in April 2019 first tested positive in a blood sample for human growth hormone (HGH), which is on the World Anti-Doping Agency banned list.
      A urine sample after then also showed traces of EPO – known to increase oxygen-carrying and combat fatigue – as well as GW1516, which helps boost endurance and fat loss.
      Miller blamed the positive tests on an injection to an injured elbow and tainted supplement.
      Anthony Joshua saw his fight with Jarrell Miller in 2019 cancelledCredit: AP:Associated Press
      When he returned a year later, to again test positive for GW501516, he this time insisted it was down to a sex pill.
      It landed him a two-year ban by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, which could be reduced to 18 months if he completed drug testing program.
      That would mean he could make a comeback as early as January 2022, but it is not clear whether those terms were met.
      Promoter Salita is aware Miller’s first fight will be to win over fans again as he expects a harsh reception upon his return.
      He said: “That is going to happen. I believe Jarrell learned his lessons and knows that he has several years to make a mark in the division.
      “Positive, responsible  action inside and outside the ring is what is most important and something that fans will look at, can’t blame anyone for that.”
      Jarrell Miller pictured with Christopher LovejoyCredit: Instagram / christopherlovejoy

      Adam Kownacki, middle left, with Jarrell Miller at Sanford MMA gymCredit: Instagram / @akbabyface
      More recently, Miller – who has not fought since beating Bodgan Dinu in November 2018 – has linked up with boxing trainer Kevin Cunningham in Florida.
      And when not sparring with MMA elite, he has shared rounds in the gym with ex-opponent Dinu, 35, as well as current contenders Adam Kownacki, 32, and Christopher Lovejoy, 37.
      Miller may have missed out on fighting AJ – who lost to replacement Andy Ruiz Jr and then won the rematch – but the boxing villain has set his sights on Tyson Fury.
      Fury, 33, recently knocked out Deontay Wilder, 36, in their trilogy bout in his adopted US home of Las Vegas.
      And with a gap to fill as America’s next world title challenger, Miller will lace up the gloves once more with one eye on a super-fight with the Gypsy King.
      Salita said: That fight maybe the biggest heavyweight promotion in a long time. It can be very exciting. One step at a time but that would be tremendous.”
      Boxing trainer Kevin Cunningham with Jarrell MillerCredit: Instagram / @cunningham_kevin01

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      Nate Diaz to ‘QUIT UFC’ for £10m Jake Paul fight and then onto Conor McGregor trilogy in boxing ring, claims ex-MMA star

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      NATE DIAZ will leave the UFC after his contract expires to fight Jake Paul for up to £10million, his former opponent predicted. Diaz has just one bout left on his current UFC contract and recently hinted at facing Tony Ferguson.
      Conor McGregor is 1-1 with UFC rival Nate DiazCredit: Getty
      YouTuber star-turned 4-0 boxer Jake PaulCredit: Getty
      So far, he is yet to extend his deal and Josh Thompson believes the American is eyeing a lucrative boxing switch to fight Paul over a trilogy with Conor McGregor.
      Thompson, 43, said on his Weighing In podcast: “He’s leaving the UFC, he’s fighting Jake Paul. Just stop, OK.
      “This is his last fight, he’s not fighting in the UFC anymore. He’s going to leave and he’s going to fight Jake Paul.
      “He’s just trying to get a fight to get out the door, he’s done with MMA. He knows that fight is going to make him double then he’d make [against McGregor].
      “Conor’s not that draw anymore that he once was. Conor can’t get out of his contract, he’s on an eight or ten fight deal I believe.
      “So he’s stuck with the UFC forever. Speaking from a Nate point of view, I think Nate’s going to leave and end up fighting Jake Paul in boxing.”

      Diaz, 37, beat McGregor, 33, in March 2016 but lost the rematch in a modern classic just five months later.
      The trilogy decider is yet to materialise despite the pair regularly goading each other online.
      But Thompson, the only man to ever KO Diaz in the UFC, believes the rubber match could take place in the boxing ring.
      And he claimed his old rival could end up making over TRIPLE the money to fight YouTuber-turned 4-0 boxer Paul opposed to McGregor.
      Thompson said: “I know he can make any more from between $10 to $15million (£10m) to do that one fight versus him having to fight Conor and make $2million, maybe $4million (£2.9m).
      “Why? When he can fight one time in boxing against somebody who he’s got a lot more experience against and against somebody his brother knows.
      “If Nate goes and beats Jake Paul, then I can see Dana saying, ‘OK, let’s fight Nate in boxing’. I couldn’t see him doing it before, he has to beat Jake Paul first.
      “If he beats Jake Paul I can see him riding Conor in to be like, ‘Nate and [Conor] in boxing makes sense’.
      “It’s a trilogy fight but not a trilogy fight because it’s in boxing not in MMA.”
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      MMA league PFL in talks with boxers and other ‘crossover athletes’ looking to fight for ‘life-changing’ $1million prize

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      PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS LEAGUE are in talks with boxers and other ‘crossover athletes’ – all interested in their ‘life-changing’ $1million prize.The PFL has a unique quarters, semis and final MMA format, which see the last two competitors in each weight dramatically fight for the mega winner’s cheque.
      Boxing champion Claressa Shields after her winning PFL debutCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Champion Kayla Harrison, boxing legend Mike Tyson and CEO of PFL Peter MurrayCredit: Professional Fighters League
      Its third season – which comes to a close in Florida on October 27 – has been a historical one for the MMA organisation and CEO Peter Murray.
      Viewership on ESPN has risen by 100 per cent and marquee names have also joined their stable across six weight divisions.
      That includes ex-UFC champions Anthony Pettis 34, and Fabricio Werdum, 44, as well as undefeated boxer Claressa Shields, 26.
      But according to Murray, there is more to come, with other stars enticed by the three-fight a year format, lucrative prize money and championship belt up for grabs.
      He told SunSport: “Those fighters who performed well and won, they’ve earned their shot in the championship for the big money.
      “So it provides an added drama for fans, and for fighters a big payday. A million dollars is life-changing money. 

      “It’s big money in this sport, so fighters have the chance to make more money in the PFL.
      “Fighters have been looking for an alternative and we have certainty been compelling fighters now or they’re now compelled to go into free agency. 
      “Now they have a real option as the No2 MMA organisation in the sport today. 
      “We’re speaking to a lot of different crossover athletes, boxers, who have brought a skill and desire to compete at a high level in MMA.”
      Shields, a three-weight boxing champion, made her MMA debut with PFL in June and will now return in the finale of season three against Abigail Montes.
      Also headlining that night is double Olympic judo gold medallist Kayla Harrison, 31, who won the women’s lightweight 2019 championship.
      American Harrison faces Taylor Guardado in this year’s finals, looking to become a two-time champ.
      Next year PFL will launch a challenger series, with the winner going on to compete in their regular season.
      Professional Fighters League CEO Peter MurrayCredit: Professional Fighters League
      Pay-per-view will also be rolled out, as well as a combine which will evaluate athletes on mental and physical abilities. 
      Murray said: “We’re launching a challenger series, which is new. 
      “We’ll be launching a combining which is new and we’re also launching pay-per-view, which is new. 
      “And pay-per-view will come after the start of the PFL season this coming spring.”
      Murray also revealed PFL are closing in on a UK media partnership, having not yet signed a network deal.
      He said: “Number one, the UK is a priority market from an international perspective for the PFL, it’s one of our top priorities. 
      “Number two, we will absolutely have a new media partner in 2022, or partners, which will expand the visibility of the PFL and provide access for fans in the UK to not only the season product but the other properties I referenced.” 
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      Five next fights for Jake Paul if YouTuber beats Tommy Fury including Conor McGregor and Jorge Masvidal

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      JAKE PAUL is a man with many options in the boxing business. For now, he is set to fight Tommy Fury, the brother of heavyweight champion Tyson, on December 18 in Miami, as revealed by SunSport.
      YouTube star Jake Paul is 4-0 as a boxerCredit: Getty
      Paul is the betting underdog and will for the first time face an opponent with professional boxing experience.
      But the YouTube sensation is thus far unbeaten in his four-fight career and he proven capable of carrying knockout power.
      With the chance of a bookies upset victory, SunSport looks at five potential opponents for Paul afterwards.
      Conor McGregor
      Paul, 24, has relentlessly chased a fight with McGregor, 33, who lost his pro boxing debut to Floyd Mayweather, 44, in 2017.
      So far, even after a $50million offer, the Irishman has refused to engage or even acknowledge social media star Paul.
      But McGregor is coming off a horror leg break sustained in his trilogy bout to Dustin Poirier, 32, in July, and boxing will be an easier way back into competition.
      And if the mega money is still being fronted, the ex-UFC champion may feel the deal is too good to turn down.
      Jake Paul has been vocal in calling out Conor McGregorCredit: Getty

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      Jorge Masvidal
      Before Paul knocked out Masvidal’s ex-opponent and rival Ben Askren, 37, in April, the pair trained together.
      But when Paul signed to fight – and later beat – Masvidal’s training partner and friend Tyron Woodley, 39, their relationship soured.
      The internet celebrity later called out Masvidal, who is willing to accept but only ones his UFC career comes to a close.
      Despite that, if the price is right and it makes sense, UFC president could give the green light for the crossover fight sooner, rather than later.
      UFC welterweight Jorge Masvidal has been feuding Jake Paul recentlyCredit: Getty
      Anderson Silva
      Silva, 46, was released by the UFC last year after three consecutive losses but made a move into boxing, where he was already 1-1.
      He beat ex-boxing champion Julio Cesar Chavez, 35, and then knocked out Tito Ortiz, 46, formerly of the UFC, in one round in September.
      Silva then opened the door to fighting Paul or his brother Logan, but talks did not progress far.
      The Brazilian is a proven striker, has size to match Paul but does not speak good English and his age could leave any opponent with a lot to risk but not as much to gain.
      UFC middleweight legend Anderson SilvaCredit: Getty
      Tyron Woodley rematch
      There was not much debate surrounding the result in August, but Woodley felt he did enough to win.
      Previously, the pair bet that the loser must get the winners name tattooed on them but afterwards Paul promised a rematch if the wager was honoured.
      Woodley has since got the tattoo, on his finger, helping build towards some demand for a second fight.
      And if the ex-UFC champion was able to get a win in the meantime in the ring, it could help drum up interest for a rematch.
      Tyron Woodley after defeat to Jake PaulCredit: Amanda Westcott
      Tommy Fury rematch
      Without a single punch being thrown between Paul and Fury – millions of dollars have already been made.
      The pay-per-view and ticket sales are almost guaranteed to be a success, meaning no matter the result, a rematch is always a possibility.
      As the A-side, it would be more likely if Paul were to lose and then demand a rematch.
      But if Fury, 22, is stunned, and the fight was exciting enough, a two-partner cannot be ruled out.
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      Conor McGregor’s training partner Dillon Danis claims Tyron Woodley was contractually ‘not allowed’ to KO Jake Paul

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      DILLON DANIS has claimed Tyron Woodley was ‘not allowed’ to knock out Jake Paul as it was ‘in the contract’. Paul scored the biggest win in his four-fight boxing career in August as he beat ex-UFC champion Woodley on points over eight rounds.
      Tyron Woodley was beaten by YouTube star Jake PaulCredit: Getty
      Dillon Danis claimed Tyron Woodley was ‘not allowed’ to knock out Jake PaulCredit: The Mega Agency
      But it did not come after some scares for the YouTube sensation, who in round four was sent into the ropes after a right hand.
      Woodley was unable to follow up as Paul recovered to eventually see the danger out and win on the scorecards.
      But Danis, a training partner of Conor McGregor’s who has feuded with the social media star before, made sensational allegations about the fight without any evidence.
      He said on The MMA Hour: “Tyron Woodley, from what I heard, had it in the contract that he was not allowed to knock out Jake Paul.
      “I swear on anything, when he was against the ropes, I swear, that’s why when Jake Paul was against the ropes, Tyron Woodley didn’t hit him.
      “I’m telling you right now. It was in his contract where it said you’re not allowed to knock him out.”

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      Danis, 28, was offered the chance to fight Paul, 24, in March but declined amid a knee injury.
      Ex-UFC welterweight Ben Askren, 37, instead agreed and was knocked out in one round in April.
      Paul followed it up with his win over Woodley, 39, to go 4-0 as is now in talks with Tyson Fury’s brother Tommy.
      He has ruled out ever fighting Danis, after his initial offer was turned down, and told Fury, 22, the same could happen if they do not agree terms.
      But Danis, who is 2-0 in MMA but has not fought since 2019, believes he will fight Paul in the future, when he returns from injury.
      Tyron Woodley, from what I heard, had it in the contract that he was not allowed to knock out Jake Paul. Dillon Danis
      He said: “So, I’m allowed to do boxing, I’m saying in a month-and-a-half, two months.
      “Right now, I can’t. I’m not allowed to turn my leg, so I can’t even do boxing. I’m not allowed to even pivot, that’s what I’m saying.
      “I don’t think it’s about not being [able to fight him]. I think the fight will happen.
      “He’s still calling me out. I mean, the thing is like, these fights should happen, you know.
      “It’s just like Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov. These fights need to happen.
      “And I think that me and him have so much beef. It’s not like anything ever happened – He hasn’t lost. I haven’t lost. I think we should do it.”
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      ‘A quick pay cheque’ – Jorge Masvidal open to Jake Paul fight when he finishes with UFC and ‘hit him so ‘f***ing hard’

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      JORGE MASVIDAL has opened the door to a fight with Jake Paul – but only after his career in the UFC is done. Paul has called out the UFC welterweight recently, despite the pair previously training together.
      Jorge Masvidal opened the door to a fight with Jake Paul after his career in the UFC is doneCredit: Getty
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      But Masvidal fights Leon Edwards on December 11 next and still has aspirations of winning the UFC title, despite consecutive defeats to champion Kamaru Usman.
      And he believes a mega-money boxing match with Paul will still be on the table once his time in the octagon comes to a close.
      Masvidal said on the MMA Hour: “Right now, where I’m at in my career, I’m gonna fight the world’s best fighters in the world.
      “We can both agree that they’re in the f***ing UFC. In 170 pounds there’s a lot of good guys and I could f***ing beat them.
      “And I’m gonna get the most money out of it, my brother.
      “Now when I’m done beating up world-class fighters, if this will still be around, I’ll go and collect a quick pay cheque for hitting him so f****** hard in front of the whole world.
      “Those other options will always be there. But right now while I’m in my prime, I gotta do things that people in their prime do and that’s fight the world’s best. He’s not in that conversation or ever will be.”

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      Masvidal, 36, linked up with Paul, 24, earlier in the year when the YouTube star fought his ex-opponent Ben Askren, 37.
      Askren was knocked out in one round which saw the American social media sensation go 3-0 as a boxer.
      But then Paul signed to face Masvidal’s friend and training partner Tyron Woodley, 39, which started a feud between the pair.
      Paul called Masvidal an ‘air head’ and revealed aspirations to fight the former UFC title challenger.
      But Masvidal hit back: “He knows at the end of the day, on a face-to-face. Unless he has his 50 bodyguards and I’m by myself.
      “Because at the end of the day I can always pick this little kid up and slam him through the concrete so hard that he will be invalid for the rest of his life.”
      Paul is 4-0 as a boxer with wins over online rival ‘AnEsonGib’, ex-NBA player Nate Robinson as well ex-UFC pair Askren and Woodley.
      Masvidal meanwhile was beaten by UFC welterweight king Usman, 34, in July 2020 and then knocked out in their April rematch.
      He will return against Britain’s Edwards, 30, three years after their backstage brawl at UFC London.
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