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      Jake Paul’s advisor says only WWE star Brock Lesnar can compare to YouTuber’s rise in fight game after just four bouts

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      BROCK LESNAR is the only fighter to rival Jake Paul’s rise in the fight game, the YouTuber’s advisor stated. American Paul is 4-0 as a boxer and has featured in two headline pay-per-view events.
      Jake Paul in his fight against Tyron WoodleyCredit: Amanda Westcott
      WWE star Brock Lesnar won the UFC titleCredit: Getty – Contributor
      The last was a points win in his home of Cleveland against ex-UFC champion Tyron Woodley, 39, over eight rounds.
      It added to knockouts over online rival ‘AnEsonGib, ex-NBA star Nate Robinson and retired UFC welterweight Ben Askren, both 37.
      Paul, 24, has quickly become one of the most talked about fighters since his professional debut only 20 months ago.
      And his advisor Nakisa Bidarian, also founder of talent firm BAVAFA Sport, said only Lesnar’s leap from WWE to UFC is comparable.
      Bidarian told SunSport: “The truth is, the only combat sports star in history that’s had the same success out the gate that Jake has, is Brock Lesnar. 
      “Jake came with an instal base of fans but they were not pay-per-view purchasers.

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      “Brock had been a pay-per-view star in a different entertainment product. 
      “His fans were used to purchasing his content, so I think what Jake is doing is ahead of any other fighter, to be honest.
      “You can love him or hate him, but you have to respect him and really see how strong this movement is.” 
      Lesnar, 44, debuted in the UFC in 2008 and in the same year, in his third promotional fight, he won the heavyweight belt.
      After seven UFC fights, he then left and in 2012 returned to the UFC, fighting in the octagon once more, a brief cameo in 2016.
      By then, Conor McGregor was the new face of the company during a period where Bidarian served as a UFC executive.
      The truth is, the only combat sports star in history that’s had the same success out the gate that Jake has, is Brock Lesnar. Jake Paul’s advisor Nakisa Bidarian
      And he watched as McGregor, 33, became the biggest attraction in combat sports.
      But that followed after years of the Irishman building his brand back home before making a splash Stateside.
      Bidarian still remembers the night McGregor returned to Dublin in 2014 in a sell-out before knocking out Diego Brandao.
      And Paul’s homecoming in August against Woodley gave off a familiar feeling.
      Bidarian said: “By the time Conor came to the UFC he had already been a champion in a smaller regional promotion. 
      “He had kind of like 14 fights of building his support within that market. I think it was his third fight in the UFC that he headlined in Dublin.

      “That was an unbelievable night, the energy was amazing and that was really the first time that he headlined a card and really owned the conversation. 
      “Look at Jake, he went into his fourth fight ever, his first fight he wasn’t a headliner, he was co-main, second fight no audience, third fight no audience. 
      “So it was his first headliner with fans and I felt the same energy in Cleveland that we had in Dublin that night.
      “So it definitely gave me some level of similarity.” 
      Bidarian confirmed Paul plans to return by the end of the year and is in talks with four fighters, including Tommy Fury, 22.
      Fury, who won on Paul’s undercard last month, is at the top of the list despite rejecting two offers already.
      Bidarian said: “I definitely think there’s two other fighters specifically that are bigger fights for Jake. 

      “But there’s also a feeling from Jake’s side that listen, there’s always this constant chatter of, ‘Fight a boxer’. 
      “So Jake’s view of it is, I brought this guy [Fury] to my card, he tried to come into the ring, he hung out backstage to try and stir the pot.
      “This is the perfect next step for me.”
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      Jake Paul reveals he bagged EIGHT-figure pay day for fight vs ex-UFC ace Tyron Woodley and boxing ‘can save his life’

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      JAKE PAUL revealed he has been getting ‘EIGHT-figure paydays’ for his fights including against Tyron Woodley. The internet sensation earned the biggest win in his four-fight career against Woodley at the end of August over the eight-round distance.
      Jake Paul revealed he has been getting ‘eight-figure paydays’ for his fightsCredit: Amanda Westcott
      Reported pay-per-view numbers revealed the fight sold just under the 500,000 mark while the 16,000-seat Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse was sold out.
      Paul boasted about how his dedication to boxing has seen him receive at least $10MILLION for each of his fights.
      He told the Daily Mail: “It’s eight-figure paydays. The money is great, the business is great, it is.
      “I work blood, sweat, and tears in the gym, but this is a product of working day in and day out since I was 17 years old.”
      The social media phenomenon is said to be worth around £21million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
      He has posed in private jets, flash cars and showed off his collection of luxury jewellery.

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      But Paul recently moved from his California mansion to the boxing nation of Puerto Rico, to avoid the distractions of Los Angeles and focus on training.
      He first began boxing in 2018, winning an exhibition in Manchester against British YouTuber ‘Deji’.
      The same night, his brother Logan drew against Deji’s brother, KSI – real name Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji.
      Logan, 26, then turned professional a year later losing to KSI, 28, in their LA rematch by split-decision.
      A year later, Paul, 24, followed suit and beat online rival ‘AnEsonGib’, a friend of KSI’s, on his pro debut.
      He went on to then knock out ex-NBA star Nate Robinson and retired UFC welterweight Ben Askren, both 37, before his win against Woodley, 39.
      Paul he been training throughout the three years non-stop and has become a polarising figure among boxing and MMA fans.
      His years as a controversial content creator whose pranks found himself in trouble with the law appear to now be over thanks to his venture into boxing.
      Paul explained: “The internet is a ruthless place where you’re never really held accountable for your actions.
      “This sport can save my life and I’m sure it can save others.”
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      Jake Paul says ‘idiot’ Conor McGregor may have ‘mistook’ Machine Gun Kelly for him after UFC star’s row at VMA’s

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      JAKE PAUL has heard ‘idiot’ Conor McGregor may have ‘mistook’ Machine Gun Kelly for him after the MTV Video Music Awards bust-up. McGregor hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons after he was captured exchanging words on the red carpet with rapper Machine Gun Kelly.
      Conor McGregor clashed with Machine Gun Kelly at the MTV Video Music AwardsCredit: Getty
      Jake Paul pictured with Machine Gun KellyCredit: Zuffa LLC
      Then, he even threw a drink at the artist, who was joined by his partner Megan Fox.
      YouTuber-turned boxer Paul, who has long been calling out McGregor, is a friend of Machine Gun Kelly’s.
      And the 24-year-old heard the scuffle may have been a case of mistaken identity.
      He said on ESPN: “Some people are saying that Conor McGregor mistook him for me because we look the same, like blonde hair, little bit tall.
      “That was like the rumour that happened, I think it’s hilarious.
      “Conor McGregor is a real fighter, why is he on a celebrity red carpet throwing drinks at Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly? It’s just disrespectful.

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      “But Kells handled himself like a professional, he didn’t get hot, he didn’t retaliate because I think he knows that Conor just looked like an idiot.
      “This guy is falling apart and trying to find any reason to get attention.”
      McGregor, 33, attended the awards with a walking cane as he continues to nurse the broken tibia suffered against Dustin Poirier, 32, in July.
      He is already training ahead of his expected return next year and even invited Machine Gun Kelly to his comeback fight.

      McGregor told Adam’s Apple: “It’s all good. Come to the next fight.
      “They’re more than [welcome]. Come watch me perform any time. I’ll perform no problem.
      “Everyone is more than welcome to come to my fights and come to the shows.”
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      UFC chief Dana White trashes ‘silly’ Triller event after Evander Holyfield’s comeback and Anderson Silva’s brutal KO

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      UFC president Dana White has torn into Triller following Evander Holyfield’s horrific comeback fight against Vitor Belfort.The former undisputed cruiserweight champion returned to the ring last weekend aged 58 against a revitalised Belfort.
      Evander Holyfield, 58, was taken out by Vitor Belfort in under two minutes in his comeback fightCredit: AFP
      UFC chief Dana White was far from impressed by the latest Triller Fight Club eventCredit: Getty
      White was, however, impressed by Anderson Silva’s demolition of Tito OrtizCredit: Getty
      The Real Deal – who sparked concerns for his well-being during his open workouts – looked a shell of his old self and was stopped in just under two minutes.
      The latest Triller Fight Club event also saw future UFC Hall of Famer Anderson Silva record a brutal first-round KO over Tito Ortiz, but the event left a bad taste in White’s mouth.
      He said: “Guys, let me put it to you this way: anybody who is f*****g dumb enough and willing to pay and watch these f****n’ fights, Anderson Silva boxed Tito Ortiz.
      “[He] boxed Tito Ortiz. Tito Ortiz has no business f****n’ boxing anybody.
      “Tito’s 40-f****n’ something years old, Evander Holyfield is almost 60 years old and he’s f*****g fighting.
      “It’s silly. All of it’s silly, and there’s always gonna be a certain number of people that are dumb enough to buy these fights and pay for them.”

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      White, however, was impressed by former middleweight king Silva’s destruction of Ortiz, so much so he claimed The Spider might be the greatest fighter in combat sports history.
      He said: “Anderson Silva, we honestly need to start talking again about this guy as the GOAT.
      “Not Tito, because he knocked Tito out in 40 f****n’ seconds, but he did to Tito exactly what should be done to Tito.
      “Knocking Tito out in 40 seconds is what should’ve happened in that fight. Anderson Silva beat Julio Chavez Jr., at, what, 46?
      “At 46 f****n’ years old, he left this sport where he was considered one of the greatest of all-time, possibly even the greatest of all-time, goes out, beats Chavez Jr in a boxing match, then goes and knocks Tito out in 40 seconds.
      “And, you know how I feel about Tito personally, Tito can’t box.

      “He’s a horrible boxer and that’s why I said I would box him, but the other thing about Tito is when he fought here, Tito had a good chin.
      “Tito took big shots from a lot of guys who hit hard. Anderson Silva knocked him out in 40 seconds.
      “Anderson Silva might actually be the GOAT of combat sports.”

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      Jake Paul issues ultimatum to ‘scared’ UFC boss Dana White as he calls for bout with Jorge Masvidal and Serrano vs Nunes

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      JAKE PAUL has claimed UFC president Dana White won’t allow Jorge Masvidal to fight him because he’s ‘scared to get embarrassed.’The Problem Child has been pursuing a boxing match with Gamebred ever since the UFC welterweight tipped him to lose his clash with Tyron Woodley.
      YouTuber turned boxer Jake Paul is desperate to face Jorge Masvidal nextCredit: Zuffa LLC
      UFC president Dana White, however, has shut down the ideaCredit: Getty
      The Problem Child issued a Twitter ultimatum to White on Wednesday nightCredit: TWITTER
      White was quick to shut down the idea of allowing the under contract Masvidal to face the younger Paul brother, urging the YouTuber to throw down with MMA great Anderson Silva.
      That irked the former Disney star, who tweeted a lengthy note with the accompanying caption: “@danawhite why you so scared to get embarrassed?”
      The attached note read: “‘Anderson’s out… JAKE JAKE JAKE.’
      “I want your star talent. Your ‘in their prime’ strikers so I can exploit their lack of Boxing ability.
      “So let’s do this. Me vs. Jorge Masvidal and Amanda Serrano vs. Amanda Nunes…
      “If we win, you let any of your fighters fight me going forward.

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      “If we lose, I leave you and your exploitative business alone. DANA…DANA…DANA?”
      Paul, 24, hasn’t been shy in voicing his stance on fighter pay in the UFC, taking White and the company to task on social media and in several interviews.
      Last month, he said: “It’s something I’m bullish on and something that needs to change.
      “For my fight, when we were building out the undercard, I was like, ‘We need to make sure this fight, these fighters, every single person on this card gets paid the most they ever got paid to fight.’
      “I just want to spread the wealth and be about my words and put action behind my words and be the change instead of just talking about the change.”
      Me vs. Jorge Masvidal and Amanda Serrano vs. Amanda NunesAn Excerpt of Jake Paul’s Note to Dana White
      Paul was last in action in August against former UFC 170lb king Woodley, whom he defeated via split decision in his home state of Ohio.
      And he’s hellbent on his next outing be a grudge match with Masvidal, who he trained with in Miami ahead of his clash with Ben Askren.
      When asked about his next fight, he told MMA Fighting: “I mean honestly just from a personal standpoint, I would love for it to be Masvidal.
      “Just cause of the sh*t talk. Just cause of his name.
      “Just cause he’s still in his prime era and there’s a lot of personal beef there. I just took out his boy Tyron.
      Jake Paul’s boxing ‘hit-list’
      “But hopefully Dana [White] would let him out of his contract but we’re not sure if that can happen.
      “But for me personally, I think that would be the toughest challenge, the toughest guy and the biggest name.
      The most relevant currently. I think that’s the one to make. I think it will happen at some point regardless, but that’s at the top of my list for sure.”

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      Rio Ferdinand, Marcin Wasilewski, Wayne Bridge and more footballers who swapped football for fighting

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      FOOTBALLERS are always encouraged to think about what career path they will take when they hang up their boots.Some choose to go into coaching, others invest in property… and some decide to knock lumps out of one another.
      Marcin Wasilewski is set to begin a career in cage fightingCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Former Leicester defender Marcin Wasilewski has become the latest ex-pro to swap shin pads for mouth guards.
      The Pole, 40, retired from football in November 2020 and is set to enter the world of cage fighting.
      A bout with ex-Bolton and Hearts defender Blazej Augustyn is even being lined up.
      Here, SunSport details the fighting careers of five other footballers who have turned to the ring.
      Rio Ferdinand
      England legend Ferdinand’s football career brought several glittering moments but his boxing days were over before they really started.
      Sponsored by a betting company to step into the ring in September 2017, the former defender was jarringly denied a licence.
      The British Boxing Board of Control deemed it ‘not beneficial’ to allow Ferdinand his second career.
      And the Manchester United hero quickly called time on his boxing comeback.
      He said: “It is with a heavy heart that I am hanging up my gloves.
      “To not be given the chance to demonstrate my ability to the BBBofC through the standard assessment afforded to others is hard to take.”
      Fast forward to October 2020 and Matchroom chief Eddie Hearn revealed his desire to stage an Old Trafford showdown between Ferdinand and Wayne Rooney.
      Rio Ferdinand won a shedload of trophies as a footballerCredit: Getty – Contributor
      The ex-defender was unsuccessful in his attempt at a boxing careerCredit: OnEdition
      Katie Taylor
      Arguably the world’s top female boxer, Taylor is also a former Republic of Ireland international footballer.
      The ex-winger starred for Peamount United in the late 2000s yet missed her side’s FAI Women’s Cup final in 2009 to be crowned Europe’s best amateur fighter.
      Taylor won 11 caps for her country, scoring twice, before choosing to focus on boxing a decade ago.
      Former team-mate Marie Curtin would later tell the Mirror that Taylor ‘would have excelled to the highest level’ had she stayed in football.
      Curtin added: “There were no barriers. Her mindset is so strong and you need leaders like that on your team to win.”
      And Taylor fondly remembers her playing days, even recalling a crunching tackle that was posted on Twitter a couple of years ago.
      I remember it well Derek, it was intentional haha! Thanks for sharing!!— Katie Taylor (@KatieTaylor) January 5, 2018

      Katie Taylor played a number of times for the Republic of Ireland women’s teamCredit: Sportsfile – Subscription
      Wayne Bridge
      Hardly the most aggressive left-back of his day, ex-Chelsea man Bridge showed the fire in his belly with a stint in boxing two years ago.
      A Sport Relief clash with Made In Chelsea star Spencer Matthews saw the defender take on a man nine years his junior.
      The three-round affair started tightly before Bridge unleashed a barrage of blows.
      Matthews hit the deck twice and yet made it to the final bell, at which Bridge won on points.
      The former England international, who has also appeared on I’m A Celeb, retired from football aged 33 in 2014.
      His boxing career ended with that one charity fight and he is now said to refer to himself as a ‘stay-at-home dad’ for the two kids he shares with wife Frankie.
      Wayne Bridge retired from football aged 33 due to an injury nightmareCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      He agreed to a charity contest for BBC Sport ReliefCredit: BBC
      Leon McKenzie
      A star forward for the likes of Norwich, Peterborough and Coventry on the pitch, McKenzie would later forge a decent super-middleweight career.
      Having hung up his boots in January 2013, he pulled on the gloves just six months later.
      A debut win over John Mason at Bethnal Green’s historic York Hall set him on a string of nine fights without defeat.
      An English title fight with Jahmaine Smyle saw McKenzie suffer a first defeat before he rounded off an 11-fight career with a nine-round loss to Cello Renda.
      The ex-striker also joined forces with former England cricketer Steve Harmison for a talkSPORT podcast on sports stars’ post-retirement plans.
      He said: “For a while I was trying to hold on to ‘former professional boxer and footballer’. That was my identity. I’ve accepted my position now.”
      Leon McKenzie helped Norwich win promotion to the Premier League in 2004Credit: PA:Press Association
      The 42-year-old put together an impressive 11-fight boxing careerCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Curtis Woodhouse
      Few footballers have made the switch to boxing as convincingly as Woodhouse.
      Birmingham paid £1million to sign the midfielder from Sheffield United in 2001 before spells with Peterborough, Hull and more.
      Disenchanted with the game, he quit aged 26 to spark a long career in the ring.
      An assault conviction halted Woodhouse’s rise but he soon began teaming both of his sports.
      Over 31 fights, he claimed 24 wins and went 12 rounds with Frankie Gavin for the WBO Intercontinental welterweight belt in 2011.
      The Driffield Destroyer won English and British level titles before retiring in 2017, and can now be found managing non-league Gainsborough Trinity.
      Birmingham once paid a seven-figure fee to sign Curtis WoodhouseCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The midfielder teamed a non-league career with a number of boxing boutsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Woodhouse lost six stone in weight when returning from a spell away from the ring
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      Man Utd’s Ronaldo naps five times a day, while Dwayne Johnson snoozes for four hours… how much sports stars sleep

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      BEING one of the most well known sporting icons on the planet is tiring work.But rather than sleep all night, Cristiano Ronaldo instead takes FIVE naps a day while Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson snoozes for just four hours to keep himself going.
      Cristiano Ronaldo takes FIVE naps-a-day
      Last year, it emerged Man Utd superstar Ronaldo, 36, grabs 40 winks five times each day and sleeps in the foetal position.
      And here SunSport can reveal the different sleep patterns of several other sporting icons from across the globe and how many hours of ‘Zzz’ time they get, according to Online Mattress Review.
      Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson – 4 hours
      The Rock survives on just four hours sleep every nightCredit: Getty – Contributor

      The WWE icon turned movie star hits the sack for just four hours-a-night.
      At 49, Hawaiian born Johnson clocks off between midnight and is up and about again at 4am.
      Presumably to work out at least 25 times a day to maintain his impressive physique.
      Muhammad Ali – 6.5 hours
      Muhammad Ali was a religious man and slept for 6.5 hours after dinner and prayers

      The greatest boxer of all time put many opponents to sleep in his time and would wind down between 10pm and 4:30am.
      As a devout Muslim, much of his time would be split between prayer and training.
      And his evening routine would include a walk after dinner, a quick wash, prayers and short stint in front of the TV before he dozed off.
      Serena Williams – 7 hours

      Serena Williams clocks up a solid seven hours of sleep after socialising and work
      You do not need hawk eye to tell when Serena is out for the count but we can neither confirm or deny whether her snoring makes a racket.
      The tennis sensation takes a solid seven hour sleep between midnight and 7am each day after a post-dinner routine of socialising and work.
      The 39-year-old former world number one is also a mum of a young daughter so her slumbers are no doubt interrupted by the littl’un every now and then.

      Cristiano Ronaldo – 7.5 hours
      Ronaldo sleeps in the fetal position to stay in top shape aged 36

      Ronaldo has perhaps the oddest routine of all the big stars.
      Rather than one lump of rest at the end of each day like most of us, Ronnie reportedly prefers to take short naps of an hour-and-a-half each time throughout the day.
      After dinner, he relaxes with his friends before a swim at 10pm.
      He then takes one of his signature naps until midnight and relaxes until another short burst of sleep from around 3am before waking up for the day.
      Ronda Rousey – 8 hours
      MMA star Rousey does not mess around when it comes to getting the right amount of rest

      MMA and WWE star Rousey’s routine seems pretty standard.
      Eight hours between midnight and 8am.
      Nice and simple.
      Tiger Woods – 8.5 hours
      Tiger Woods – perhaps the greatest golfer in history – spends more than a third of his day asleep

      Woods is generally considered the best golfer of all time.
      And to maintain such high levels, the superstar spends eight and a half hours dreaming of sinking putts and splitting fairways.
      He snoozes from 10pm to 6:30am – proving the early birdie really does catch the worm.
      Tom Brady – 9 hours
      Tom Brady is widely considered the best quarter-back ever to play American Football and he does not compromise when it comes to rest

      Like Woods, Brady is considered the greatest ever in his field.
      The former New England Patriots quarter-back is revered in across the world for his sustained and unrivalled talent.
      And the 44-year-old – who is still playing for the Tampa Bay Bucacaneers – makes sure he touches down to sleep for nine hours each day between 8:30pm and 5:30am.

      Stephen Curry – 9 hours
      NBA star Stephen Curry is one of the longest sleepers on the list with a solid nine hours

      Basketball star Stephen Curry is another record breaker who is set to go down in the NBA history books.
      The Golden State Warriors point guard is another who does not take rest lightly – opting to hit the hay for nine hours between 11pm and 8am every day.
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      Jake Paul offered $30m Thanksgiving winner-take-all fight with Vitor Belfort after ex-UFC champ beats Evander Holyfield

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      JAKE PAUL has been offered a $30million Thanksgiving winner-take-all fight with Vitor Belfort. The announcement was made after ex-UFC champion Belfort beat the returning and ageing Evander Holyfield in one round.
      Vitor Belfort beat an ageing Evander Holyfield in one roundCredit: EPA
      Jake Paul has been offered a $30million Thanksgiving winner-take-all fight with Vitor BelfortCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Head of Triller’s Fight Club banner, movie mogul Ryan Kavanaugh, is ready to front the mega-money payday for Paul and even added an extra $5m.
      He said: “We at Triller, are agreeing a full pro fight, Vitor versus Jake Paul; 25 million winner-takes-all.
      “And we want it on Thanksgiving day at the one-year anniversary, Thanksgiving Saturday.
      “Thirty million, winner-takes-all, if Jake says no, we know why.”
      Paul, 24, made his debut in January 2020 and stopped online rival ‘AnEsonGib’ in one round.
      His next two knockouts wins were then both with Triller, firstly against ex-NBA star Nate Robinson and later Ben Askren, formerly of the UFC.

      In late August, Paul improved to 4-0 with the biggest win of his career, a points verdict over eight rounds against ex-UFC champion Tyron Woodley.
      But it was the first fight in his new deal with US network Showtime, making a return to Triller’s pay-per-view platform difficult.
      Belfort, 44, called out the YouTuber after beating Holyfield, 58, in one round of farcical action.
      He said: “Hey, Jake Paul, stop running from me, man. I’m going to teach you a lesson.
      “You can be my kid, you’re going to meet daddy over here at Triller. Stop running.”
      Vitor Belfort during his win over Evander HolyfieldCredit: EPA
      Vitor Belfort dropped heavyweight legend Evander HolyfieldCredit: EPA
      Holyfield was making his return after ten years out and dangerously over the hill.
      He announced plans to return last year after old rival Mike Tyson, 55, did so in an exhibition against Roy Jones Jr, 52, which ended in a draw on Triller.
      But after talks for a trilogy with Tyson broke down, he agreed to replace Oscar De La Hoya, 48, who pulled out of fighting Belfort with coronavirus.
      The California State Athletic Commission refused to license Holyfield, forcing Triller to move to Florida, who had no such issues.
      After the loss, the American boxing legend contested the stoppage, as he said: “I think it was a bad call.
      “I don’t think the referee should have stopped the fight that quick.” More