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JAKE PAUL has ‘so many advantages’ over Conor McGregor in a boxing match and can ‘absolutely’ beat him. That is the view of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s trainer Javier Mendez, who coached the UFC legend to a win over McGregor in 2018.
Jake Paul during his win over Tyron WoodleyCredit: Getty
Floyd Mayweather beat Conor McGregor in 2017
Paul, who is unbeaten at 4-0, has continued to call out the Irishman, who lost his boxing debut to Floyd Mayweather in 2017.
But also on his recent ‘hit-list’ of opponents was boxing’s pound-for-pound No1 Canelo Alvarez.
Mendez has warned Paul, 24, against ever fighting Canelo, 31, and instead urged him to use his size and experience against McGregor, 33, instead.
He told Betway Insider: “Jake has got so many advantages on Conor.
“Size being one of the big major ones, and the fact that he’s been boxing for three plus years with really good boxing professionals that know what they’re doing.
“So no, he shouldn’t have to fear Conor whatsoever. Instead, he has to fear people like Canelo.

“He would just smash him in one round, it would be embarrassing.
“He hasn’t got a chance against those kinds of guys, he really should stay away from him – but against Conor, absolutely he has a chance.”
Paul beat online rival ‘AnEsonGib’ on his debut before knocking out ex-NBA star Nate Robinson and retired UFC welterweight Ben Askren, both 37.
But his biggest win to date came in August against ex-UFC champion Tyron Woodley, 39, over the eight round distance.
McGregor is yet to return to the ring since defeat to Mayweather, 44, despite failed talks to fight the now-retired Manny Pacquiao, 42, late last year.
Paul has an almost THREE STONE weight advantage, has three inches of height over the former UFC champ and has more in-ring experience.
He hasn’t got a chance against those kinds of guys, he really should stay away from him – but against Conor, absolutely he has a chance.Khabib’s coach urges Jake Paul to fight Conor McGregor not Canelo
Mendez has seen the YouTuber’s secret sparring and training sessions and believes beating McGregor is more than achievable.
He explained: “Looking at the two, Jake’s got big advantages in size and power.
“Yes, he doesn’t have fight experience but he’s been strictly just boxing for a long time now. Conor’s not been strictly boxing.
“I have first-hand knowledge of seeing Jake do his stuff.
“I have videos that his coaches were sending me and I have had words with the people that he was sparring with.

“The guy’s legit, he’s the real deal. Don’t get me wrong, he’s not a top level guy.
“You can’t be top level with three pro fights – but he has skills and he has power and he has great coaching, he really does.
“And he’s a good athlete so combine all those together and he’s gaining momentum.”
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ANDERSON SILVA has called out Floyd Mayweather and said ‘people need to respect’ Logan and Jake Paul. The Brazilian was last year released from the UFC and decided to instead continue his career in the ring.
Anderson Silva has called out Floyd Mayweather
Logan Paul in his exhibition with Floyd Mayweather
It has seen Silva, 46, beat ex-boxing champion Julio Cesar Chavez, 35, and knock out fellow MMA legend Tito Ortiz, 46.
Now, he has faced calls from fans to fight Mayweather, 44, who recently faced YouTuber Logan, 26, in an exhibition bout.
Silva told The MMA Hour: “When I finished the fight with Tito and I saw on my Twitter and my Instagram, everybody talking, ‘You need to fight with Mayweather!’
“I don’t know, that’s insane. I don’t know if I can fight on the same level as Mayweather but this is a challenge for me.
“I don’t know, maybe this happens or not. I’m prepared for that. I just try to do my best everyday and I think this is a good fight, me and Mayweather.
“Two big names and a different level. I go try to prove why I’m there to fight with Mayweather.
“I don’t know if this happens or not but I’m prepared for a good challenge for myself.”

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Mayweather officially retired as a professional in 2017 after beating UFC superstar Conor McGregor, 33, in ten rounds.
But only this June he returned for an exhibition bout against Logan , 26, which ended without a winner after no KO was scored.
Mayweather had no problems in giving away TWO STONE to Paul, who later survived all eight rounds.
And Silva admitted he would take a similar size advantage in against the boxing legend.
He said: “I’m too big, but Mayweather fought with Logan Paul and I can fight, too.
“I can [weigh] 189, 190 [pounds] and fight Mayweather. Let’s go see.
“Of course this fight were to happen, it’s a show fight, not a real fight, but I think that’s good. Let’s go see.”
Silva has been in talks to fight Logan before but more recently was considered as an opponent for brother Jake’s next fight.
People need to respect them both, because both kids are doing something special. Anderson Silva on Jake and Logan Paul
Jake, 24, recently beat ex-UFC champ Tyron Woodley, 39, on points to improve his record to 4-0.
And Silva is still among the four names in the running to face the social media sensation.
He said: “A lot of people are talking about that. I’m just waiting. I’m preparing my mind.
“I’m preparing my body. I train everyday with my coaches to do my best. I don’t know. We’ll see.”
Despite being linked with both Paul brothers, Silva admitted he has nothing against the internet sensations.
He said: “I respect both kids. Because the kids are so smart, but I prefer to stay on my side training hard and don’t say something about the kids.
“Because the kids are doing a good job. People need to respect them both, because both kids are doing something special.
“The kids prove this world has changed.”
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CONOR McGREGOR said Nate Diaz’s boxing skills are ‘p***’ compared to brother Nick’s and goaded ‘I made you’ to his rival. McGregor was full of praise for Nick, who made his UFC return after six years out but was beaten in round three by Robbie Lawler.
Conor McGregor said Nate Diaz’s boxing skills are ‘p***’ compared to brother Nick’sCredit: Getty
Nick Diaz was beaten on his UFC return by Robbie LawlerCredit: Getty
Up until the stoppage, the Stockton veteran had put on a ruthless display of boxing, landing combinations and body shots.
McGregor, who lost and then beat Nick’s younger brother Nate in 2016, praised the former Strikeforce champion online.
But he also used the opportunity to throw out a dig at old rival Nate, fuelling speculation of a trilogy bout between them.
McGregor, 33, tweeted: “Nate your boxing is p*** compare to nicks. We been fed garbage with your sloppy shots the last few years.
“Can see the clear difference between the two brothers after last night. Balance, composure. Another level the big bro is on to you. I made you.”
Nate, 36, became the first man to ever beat McGregor when he filled in on under two week’s notice at UFC 196.

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But the result was avenged five months later in a five-round classic at UFC 202, leaving a trilogy decider evading fans ever since.
Nate most recently lost to British welterweight Leon Edwards, 30, but wants to return in December.
McGregor meanwhile is nursing a broken tibia suffered against Dustin Poirier, 32, in July.
Poirier, who was first beaten by the Irishman in 2014, knocked him out in the rematch in January and won the trilogy by doctor stoppage.
McGregor is hoping to make a comeback next year having undergone surgery on the injury.
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TYRON WOODLEY has finally got his ‘I love Jake Paul’ tattoo… on his middle finger as he demands a rematch with the YouTube star.The 39-year-old has stuck true to his word after promising he would get inked over the weekend in his bid to secure a second fight with the ex-Disney actor.
Tyron Woodley has had Jake Paul’s name tattooed on his middle finger in his bid to secure a rematchCredit: Instagram / @twooodley
Woodley, 39. lost in his boxing bout against YouTube star Paul in Ohio last monthCredit: Getty
Speaking to Ariel Helwani on Instagram live, the ex-UFC welterweight champion said: “I think the most sensible thing to do is run it back [have a rematch].
“I think I’m getting this tattoo Saturday by the way. Yeah, I just feel like I should do it because it’s a solid thing to do.
“Yeah, I’m going to do it on Saturday.”
And he has now taken to social media to show off his tattoo, which was one of Paul’s conditions if Woodley wished to set up a second bout.
The pair had made a bet prior Paul’s split decision victory in their fight last month that the loser would get a tattoo of the victor’s name.
Sharing a snap of his new ink on Instagram, former UFC champ Woodley said: “I love you son.

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“Now come and get this a** whippin’ cause I heard you been talking back to your elders @jakepaul #ManOfMyWord.
“WHERE YOU AT!?”
He then uploaded a clip showing Paul agreeing to grant him a rematch should he get his name somewhere on his body.
His fans were quick to comment on the post, as one commented: “Man you were a legend, now this? Wtf is this.”

Another remarked: “Let’s run in back, but this time knock him through the ropes.”
A third added: “Nahhh S***! Here we go again.”
Meanwhile one simply stated: “Run it back.”
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CONOR McGREGOR said Nate Diaz’s boxing skills are ‘p***’ compared to brother Nick’s and goaded ‘I made you’ to his rival. McGregor was full of praise for Nick, who made his UFC return after six years out but was beaten in round three by Robbie Lawler.
Conor McGregor said Nate Diaz’s boxing skills are ‘p***’ compared to brother Nick’sCredit: Getty
Nick Diaz was beaten on his UFC return by Robbie LawlerCredit: Getty
Up until the stoppage, the Stockton veteran had put on a ruthless display of boxing, landing combinations and body shots.
McGregor, who lost and then beat Nick’s younger brother Nate in 2016, praised the former Strikeforce champion online.
But he also used the opportunity to throw out a dig at old rival Nate, fuelling speculation of a trilogy bout between them.
McGregor, 33, tweeted: “Nate your boxing is p*** compare to nicks. We been fed garbage with your sloppy shots the last few years.
“Can see the clear difference between the two brothers after last night. Balance, composure. Another level the big bro is on to you. I made you.”
Nate, 36, became the first man to ever beat McGregor when he filled in on under two week’s notice at UFC 196.

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But the result was avenged five months later in a five-round classic at UFC 202, leaving a trilogy decider evading fans ever since.
Nate most recently lost to British welterweight Leon Edwards, 30, but wants to return in December.
McGregor meanwhile is nursing a broken tibia suffered against Dustin Poirier, 32, in July.
Poirier, who was first beaten by the Irishman in 2014, knocked him out in the rematch in January and won the trilogy by doctor stoppage.
McGregor is hoping to make a comeback next year having undergone surgery on the injury.
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ANDERSON SILVA wants to fight Floyd Mayweather and ‘break all pay-per-view records’, his coach said. The Brazilian was last year released from the UFC and decided to instead continue his career in the ring.
Anderson Silva wants to fight Floyd Mayweather and ‘break all PPV records’Credit: Getty
Floyd Mayweather came out of retirement to face YouTuber Logan Paul
It has seen Silva, 46, beat ex-boxing champion Julio Cesar Chavez, 35, and knock out fellow MMA legend Tito Ortiz, 46.
But now the UFC middleweight icon wants to jump to the top of the sport and challenge one of boxing’s best ever, 50-0 Mayweather.
Silva’s trainer Luiz Dorea told AG Fight: “I think the one fight that should happen was between Floyd Mayweather and Anderson Silva.
“One of the greatest boxing athletes against one of the greatest MMA in the world.
“Floyd faced Logan Paul, who doesn’t have that much experience in boxing, in an exhibition match. I think I could have a deal.
“These fights against YouTubers can happen too, because Anderson wants something that motivates him. We will have good news soon.”

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Mayweather, 44, officially retired as a professional in 2017 after beating UFC superstar Conor McGregor, 33, in ten rounds.
But only this June he returned for an exhibition bout against YouTuber Logan Paul, 26, which ended without a winner after no KO was scored.
Mayweather had no problems in giving away TWO STONE to Paul, who later survived all eight rounds.
And Silva now wants to prize the American back into the ring, and smash the 4.6m PPV record he shares after his 2015 win over Manny Pacquiao, 42.
Dorea said: “It’s my wish and his. We have great respect for Floyd Mayweather and he is one of the greatest boxing athletes in history.
“He tested himself against a YouTuber heavier than him, so why not Anderson Silva? It would break all pay-per-view records.
“We would like to do. It has everything to do.”
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LOGAN PAUL said ‘I know who my next opponent is’… and it is not Anderson Silva.The YouTuber was in talks with Silva earlier in the summer, before the Brazilian instead fought fellow UFC legend Tito Ortiz in the boxing ring.
Logan Paul said ‘I know who my next opponent is’Credit: Reuters
Anderson Silva was in talks with Logan Paul but that fight is not on the horizonCredit: Getty
He knocked out Ortiz, 46, in round one and afterwards opened the door to fighting Paul, 26, or his younger brother Jake, 24.
But Silva, 46, will not be the latest man to fight Paul, who told True Geordie: “I know who my next opponent is.”
He then confirmed it was a real fighter, opposed to a celebrity, following his two fights with online rival KSI.
Paul has not ruled out one day fighting Silva, who recently beat ex-boxing champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 35, but has more lucrative options.
He explained: “Anderson does look good, he’s kind of leading the charge.
“Tito looked like f***ing s***. Vitor Belfort looked like f***ing s*** I don’t want to be a full on professional boxer.

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“I literally have no interest in doing that. I have an interest in putting on the biggest shows in the world and Vitor Belfort is not that.
“Anderson is still not that. It’s more interesting, but here’s why, here’s what I have to weigh, ready?
“How good is the guy and how much are they bringing to the table.
“Anderson is very good as a boxer and he doesn’t bring that much to the table.
“It’s risk-reward, it’s a f***ing business. Bro, would I fight Anderson Silva? Yes. Do I think I can beat him? Yes. Am I going to? Probably not.”
Paul in 2018 drew in an exhibition against KSI, 28, but lost the rematch by split-decision a year later.
It’s risk-reward, it’s a f***ing business. Bro, would I fight Anderson Silva? Yes. Do I think I can beat him? Yes. Am I going to? Probably not.”Logan Paul on Anderson Silva
He then returned this June in a similar exhibition against boxing legend Floyd Mayweather, 44, and survived all eight rounds.
And he claimed if it had been a regular 12 round fight, then he would have spectacularly knocked out and become the first to ever beat Mayweather.
Paul said: “My conditioning is f***ing good, bro. If the fight went 10 or 12 rounds, I think I would knock him out. I say that in full conviction.
“I saw him breathing heavy for the first time that eighth round and it was because I had been leaning on him.
“I’m 30 pounds heavier. Like no matter how you cut it, me leaning on a guy that size is gonna get him tired no matter how good he is.
“I was coming alive too. That’s what we trained for, we sparred for 12 rounds. I’m probably throwing 120 punches by the 12th round.
“My conditioning is good, I had a little ‘uhh’ in the fourth round then second wind came in.”
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