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      Tommy Fury branded a ‘disrespect’ to boxing by rival who says ‘only reason his name in mentioned’ is because of Tyson

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      TOMMY FURY was branded a ‘disrespect’ to boxing by his next opponent, who said ‘the only reason his name in mentioned’ is because of brother Tyson. Fury faces MMA fighter Anthony Taylor on August 29, marking his US debut.
      MMA fighter Anthony Taylor branded Tommy Fury ‘a disgrace’
      Tommy Fury fights Anthony Taylor on Jake Paul’s undercardCredit: Getty
      He comes into the fight 6-0, but has so far faced only journeyman opposition as he learns his trade between the ropes.
      His record was mocked by Taylor, a sparring partner of Fury’s online rival Jake Paul, who headlines at the end of the month against Tyron Woodley.
      Taylor, 32, told Sky Sports: “I think it’s a disrespect to the sport, in my eyes and to many people’s eyes that understand boxing.
      “He’s not a boxer. A boxer does not fight guys with ten wins and 126 losses. I can see if he fought a guy that was 1-2, 2-1, 3-3, 4-5, OK, 7-4.
      “I can see if you fought those type of opponents with those records, then people can say, ‘OK, you’re actually not bad’.
      “You don’t see a Ryan Garcia fighting guys on his debut with 0 wins and 26 losses. We don’t see Ryan Garcia fight a guy that’s, OK four wins eight losses.
      “OK, let’s see, two wins, one loss, third fight, ten wins, five losses.
      I think it’s a disrespect to the sport, in my eyes and to many people’s eyes that understand boxing. Anthony Taylor on Tommy Fury’s boxing record
      “You don’t see that calibre of fighters but the fact they’re building him up, look at those type of fighters and you tell me if I can’t beat both fighters that he beat up already.”
      Incidentally, lightweight sensation Garcia, the fighter Taylor references, boxed an opponent with ZERO fights on his debut.
      And in his two bouts following, the now-21-year-old’s opponents had a combined record of five losses, one draw and no wins.
      But Taylor also hit out at Fury – who shot to fame after featuring on reality TV show Love Island in 2019 – for having a champion brother in Tyson.
      He said: “The only reason why Tommy Fury is on this card or his name is even mentioned is because of Tyson.”
      Tyson, 32, was actually the man to start the online feud between Fury, 22, and Paul, 24, after he called on the YouTuber to fight his younger brother.
      Instead, Fury has signed a two-fight deal with Paul’s TV network Showtime Stateside and the pair share the same card.
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      If both win, it sets up an expected pay-per-view fight between the pair.
      But Paul, who is 3-0 all by knockout, faces his biggest step up against ex-UFC champion Woodley, 39.
      So far he has only beaten YouTuber ‘AnEsonGib’, ex-NBA player Nate Robinson, 37, and retired UFC welterweight Ben Askren, 37.
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      UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov reveals to Mike Tyson why he turned down $100m Floyd Mayweather fight

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      UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov turned down a $100million offer to face Floyd Mayweather and told Mike Tyson: ‘I never fight for money’. Nurmagomedov retired in October in the first bout after the death of his influential father and coach Abdulmanap, who passed away in July.
      Mike Tyson pictured with UFC legend Khabib
      Khabib said he turned down $100m to fight Floyd MayweatherCredit: Rex
      He has since snubbed a UFC comeback and even the massive purse to face boxing legend Mayweather in the Middle East.
      Nurmagomedov, the former unbeaten UFC lightweight champion, hinted no amount of money could prise him back.
      He said on Tyson’s podcast: “I don’t wanna make boxing community upset with me.
      “Of course money makes sense too. But I never fight for money. Money is good, but most of the time it is bad.
      “Money brings you to the situation that you have never been, and you don’t know how to act when you have so much money.
      “It is a little bit dangerous. In this business, I don’t come to make money. I come here for legacy.”
      Nurmagomedov, 32, hung up the gloves immediately after beating Justin Gaethje, also 32, and revealed the decision was made by his mother.
      The Russian star has been offered a lucrative return to face Georges St-Pierre, 40, who was his father’s dream fight.
      Money brings you to the situation that you have never been, and you don’t know how to act when you have so much money.Khabib Nurmagomedov
      But not even that could tempt Khabib into changing his mind.
      Mayweather, 44, did start talks with Nurmagomedov’s manager Ali Abdelaziz and UFC president Dana White was said to be on board.
      Abdelaziz said to Tyson: “Listen, we got offered $100million to fight Floyd Mayweather. Dana White was on board, everybody was on board.
      “But, you know, Khabib is an MMA fighter. If Floyd wanted to come to fight, get his little ass whooped, no problem.”
      Mayweather, 44, retired officially in 2017 after beating Khabib’s arch rival Conor McGregor, 33, in a fight White helped promote.
      The American great has returned twice since, both in exhibition bouts, starting against featherweight kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa in 2018.
      But even more surprisingly, he came out of retirement for a pay-per-view spectacle against YouTuber Logan Paul, 26, who weighed TWO STONE more.
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      It ended without a winner after Paul amazingly survived all eight rounds, leaving Nurmagomedov unimpressed.
      He told Russian media in June: “What’s there to say? They came out, made money. It’s purely business.
      “There was no competitive aspect to it, old Mayweather came out, they sparred and made money – what else is there to say?”
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      UFC chief Dana White reveals why he won’t work with ‘annoying’ Jake Paul but admits he doesn’t ‘hate the kid’

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      UFC president Dana White has refused to do business with Jake Paul, insisting he’s not in the ‘celebrity’ fight game.Paul, along with his elder brother Logan, has taken the boxing world by storm over the last 18 months, so much he’s bagged a lucrative deal with Showtime.
      Disney star turned boxer Jake Paul wants to test himself in mixed martial artsCredit: Getty
      But UFC president Dana White has refused to work with The Problem ChildCredit: Getty
      The former Disney star, who has gained immense traction, recently revealed he wants to test himself inside the octagon one day.
      White, however, has no intention of ever working with The Problem Child, telling The Nelk Boys: “I just don’t see it happening.
      “I don’t hate the kid. Is he f***ing annoying? Yeah, he’s annoying.
      “He’s out there trying to make that money, and his shelf life is very f***ing short.”
      White, 51, is adamant he wouldn’t water down the product he produces by putting the younger Paul brother inside the octagon.
      When pressed further on potentially working with the social media star, he said: “Listen, I never say never, but I highly doubt it. It’s just not what I do.
      I put the best against the bestDana White on potentially working with Jake Paul
      “There’s a market for that. He could fight a different type of celebrity every week.
      “And there’s going to be a segment of the population that wants to pay for that and see it, but that’s not what I do.
      “I put the best against the best.”
      White’s comments on potentially working with Paul echo those he made in May when he told ESPN: “First of all, I would never do business with those guys, just no.
      “No, this is not what we do. I’m not gonna f*****g loan them a guy for f*****g what? There’s no way.
      “You got plenty of f*****g goofballs out there that you can muster up to get in there and play these games that these guys are playing.
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      “Yeah, I’m not your guy.”
      Paul, 24, is undefeated in his young professional boxing career, in which he’s scored KO wins over fellow YouTuber AnEson Gib, ex-NBA star Nate Robinson and former UFC welterweight Ben Askren.
      The Ohioan is currently gearing up for a showdown with former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley, whom he’ll face in his home state a fortnight on Sunday.
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      Anderson Silva’s coach claims Logan Paul is ‘hiding’ under exhibition fight rules putting bout with UFC star in doubt

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      ANDERSON SILVA’S boxing coach has urged Logan Paul to stop ‘hiding’ under exhibition fight rules ahead of a potential meeting between the pair.MMA legend Silva has been linked with a bout to face the American YouTuber in September.
      Anderson Silva beat Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in his first professional boxing bout since 2005 in JuneCredit: Getty
      Logan Paul has been linked with a fight against the Spider after his exhibition draw against Floyd MayweatherCredit: Reuters
      The 46-year-old, who was released from the UFC last year, outpointed former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 35, in June.
      It was his first professional fight inside the squared circle since 2005, with the Brazilian open to more boxing dust-ups in the future.
      Logan is coming off the back of an exhibition clash against Floyd Mayweather where the 26-year-old took the 15-time world champion the distance.
      But Silva’s coach Luiz Dorea has warned Paul that if he wants to face the Spider next, it has to be under official rules.
      He told Sherdog: “Logan proved to be a very brave and talented kid doing an exhibition fight against the legend Mayweather.
      “But, of course, if it were in official rules, the result would be different.
      “Let’s see if he will keep hiding under exhibition rules or if he will test himself in the real world [under professional rules].
      “In that case, I have no doubt Anderson will knock him out.”
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      Paul’s manager Jeff Levin confirmed last month that the Maverick was in talks to fight Silva later this year.
      He told ESPN: “We just haven’t got there yet.”
      Following his exhibition against Mayweather, Paul believes his next outing will be worth $100MILLION.
      Speaking to former opponent KSI on his podcast, he said: “Mayweather has this ability to kind of like, bless people with a magic wand. 
      “And I knew if I did well, like bro, I’m in this weird position where my next fight is, with the right opponent, could be a $100million fight. 
      “Like literally a $100million fight.” 
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      Tommy Fury vs Anthony Taylor tale of the tape: How Love Island star and MMA fighter compare ahead of PPV bout

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      TOMMY FURY could be one fight away from facing Jake Paul – but first has to beat the YouTuber’s sparring partner. Fury features on his online rival’s undercard on August 29, which will help build towards a pay-per-view clash between the celebrity pair.

      But standing in the Love Island star’s way is MMA fighter Taylor, a sparring partner of Paul’s.
      It will mark Fury’s US debut and gives him the perfect chance to send out a message to Paul, who headlines the night against Tyron Woodley.
      Here, SunSport runs down how he compares to Taylor.
      Tommy Fury
      Fury was born into boxing having grown up watching brother Tyson and cousin Hughie, while being trained by his dad John and uncle Peter.
      He quietly learnt his trade in the gym but had a limited amateur career of only ten bouts.
      After being a relatively unknown but ever-present part of Tyson’s team, in 2018 Fury turned professional with much fanfare.
      But that sky rocketed in the summer of 2019, when he entered ITV’s hit reality TV show Love Island, while 2-0.
      After coming runner-up with now-girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague, Fury became a star of his own, well out of Tyson’s shadow.
      In the period since, he has improved to 6-0 with signs of promise, but still remains untested having faced only journeymen opponents.
      Fury, 22, was taken the distance in his return to the ring in June, but showed glimpses of a smart jab and eye-catching right uppercut.
      He will take in not only an experience advantage over Taylor, he is also naturally a STONE heavier, and has a bigger reach.
      Tommy Fury is 6-0 in his careerCredit: PA
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      Anthony Taylor
      Taylor, 32, turned pro in MMA six years ago but got off to a rocky start, losing four of his first seven.
      That included a submission defeat to Conor McGregor’s protege James Gallagher in 2016.
      But recently, Taylor has won his last four on the spin, not losing in three years, and recently beat Nate Diaz’s training partner Chris Avila.
      The part-time actor, who even had a career as a STRIPPER before fighting, has boxed just once before, losing by split-decision to Donte Stubbs.
      But he made a name for himself earlier in the year after calling out Paul to a sparring session, which was later set up.
      And despite bad blood between the two initially, they formed a friendship and continue to train together now.
      Taylor has been helping Paul in preparation for his fourth fight, against ex-UFC champion Woodley, 39.
      He usually fights at 155lb, but will have to step up all the way to 180lb for his boxing match with Fury.
      Jake Paul pictured with sparring partner Anthony TaylorCredit: Instagram @anthony_prettyboy More

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      Watch as UFC legend Vitor Belfort FLOORS Bryce Hall in sparring with brutal punch leaving TikTok star in agony

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      VITOR BELFORT left TikToker Bryce Hall wincing in agony during a brutal sparring session. Belfort, a former UFC champion, fights Oscar De La Hoya on September 11 in the boxing legend’s return to the ring.
      Vitor Belfort left TikToker Bryce Hall wincing in agony after taking no prisoners in sparring
      Vitor Belfort twice dropped Bryce Hall in sparring
      The bout raised eyebrows initially, with the Brazilian, 44, having boxed just once before, in 2006, while De La Hoya, 48, has been retired 13 years.
      But perhaps even more surprising was Belfort’s choice of sparring partner, social media star Hall, who recently lost to online rival Austin McBroom.
      The pair filmed a sparring session which was posted online and could only be described as one-way traffic.
      Belfort twice trapped a sheepish-looking Hall in the corner and left him feeling the affects of some brutal body shots as he was floored.
      The American celebrity was quick to defend himself on Twitter having likely been mocked for his wimpy display.
      Hall, 21, tweeted: “why do people hold me to the boxing standard of a pro when ive only trained in boxing for 2 months?
      “im learning and trying to get better! sorry im not floyd mayweather yet.”
      Hall faced McBroom, 29, in a TikTok vs YouTube boxing event in June – representing the former.
      But it ended in disaster for him, as he was dominated, punched around the ring and beaten in three rounds.
      It leaves Belfort needing better sparring partners as he draws closer to his crossover fight with De La Hoya.
      The veterans were initially set to box in an exhibition bout, but it will now be a professionally sanctioned contest at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
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      But it is subject to De La Hoya and and Belfort passing comprehensive medical testing for 40-year-old-plus fighters.
      It includes an MRA and MRI of the brain, an EKG, cardiac testing, neurocognitive testing and an ophthalmologic exam.
      The bout will be contested over eight two-minute rounds, despite regular pro boxing being fought over three-minute rounds.
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      Floyd Mayweather, 44, called out by 18-0 Bellator MMA star AJ McKee who aims cheeky dig at Logan and Jake Paul

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      AJ MCKEE is the latest MMA star who wants a piece of boxing legend Floyd Mayweather.The Californian called out the 44-year-old veteran after his convincing demolition of rival Patricio Pitbull to win the Bellator featherweight title.
      Mckee has called out Mayweather for a fightCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Mckee joked that fighting the boxing legend would be like fighting his DadCredit: Reuters
      After scooping the prize, which netted him a whopping £719,166, Mckee revealed his dream to go toe-to-toe with Mayweather in the boxing ring.
      Mckee, who boasts an impressive unbeaten record of 18-0 in MMA, thinks fighting Mayweather, who’s 50-0 in boxing, would be the best of the two fighting worlds coming together.
      Mckee told Sky Sports that he’d have a lot of respect for Mayweather if he accepted his challenge.
      He said: “I would have a lot of respect for him, straight up.
      “I’m the best at my sport. He’s the best at his sport.
      “I would just enjoy sharing that moment with him.”
      But the 26-year-old couldn’t resist referencing Floyd’s age and said that going up against him would be like fighting his dad, who he’s protective over.
      He quipped: “He’s like my dad! I call my dad ‘my antique’. If you go hard with my antique in the gym? I will [mess] you up.
      “Be careful because if you hurt my antique we’ve got a problem.”
      PAUL THE OTHER ONE
      During his rant Mckee also took aim at YouTube stars Jake and Logan Paul, with the latter having fought Mayweather in an exhibition bout in June.
      Logan went the full eight rounds with the self-proclaimed best boxer of all-time but Mckee dismissed him and Jake as fame-hunters.
      Mckee added: “These younger guys who aren’t in the sport? They have something to prove.
      “I don’t have anything to prove in boxing against Floyd.
      “It’s just me wanting to be acknowledged as the best in my sport and sharing a moment with a great from another sport.
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      “Hopefully it happens one day.”
      The last MMA fighter to step into Mayweather’s domain was Conor McGregor who he beat with ease in the 10th round during his retirement bout in 2017.
      The pair have traded digs ever since and a £1billion rematch has even been touted to settle their differences.
      Jake and Logan Paul also felt Mckee’s wrath during his rantCredit: Getty
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      Conor McGregor CONFIRMS charity wheelchair bout with impressionist Al Foran but UFC star says September is ‘too early’

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      CONOR McGREGOR confirmed his charity wheelchair boxing match with impressionist Al Foran – but said September is ‘too early’. McGregor was lined up to face Foran – a comedian who often mimics the UFC superstar – at the Clayton Hotel in Galway on September 11.
      Conor McGregor confirmed his charity wheelchair boxing match with impressionist Al ForanCredit: Instagram @thenotoriousmma
      Al Foran is a comedian who often mimics Conor McGregorCredit: Instagram @alforancomedy
      But the Irishman, nursing a broken tibia, admitted he will not be able to commit to the bout next month as he targeted a later date.
      McGregor tweeted: “Guys, the September date is too early for me. I am still in recovery.
      “My docs/physical therapy team out here advice me to stay. I reckon late October at earliest.
      “But maybe November/December too. It is hard to say at this time a concrete date. But I’m in! Wait for me please!”
      The event has been set up by comedian Stevo Timothy, who will face double Olympic champion Paddy Barnes in a wheelchair bout to headline.
      All the proceeds will be donated to the Irish Wheelchair Association, a leading service provider for people with physical disabilities.
      ‘GIVE ME TIME GUYS’
      With McGregor unable to feature on the initial date, he hinted at putting on a separate charity show for the IWA.
      He posted: “Give me time guys, I’m in! Just need to focus on this recovery for the next while first before I can commit to a date!
      “Have some cool things planned for event tho!”
      McGregor, 33, was due to box funny man Foran in a regular bout until he suffered a horror leg break in his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier, 32.
      The pair headlined UFC 264 on July 10, but it ended in chaos when he broke his tibia seconds before the end of round one.
      McGregor as a result, was beaten by doctor stoppage and has since been handed a six-month medical suspension.
      He underwent surgery immediately in Los Angeles, where he has since stayed to rest and recover with his family.
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      McGregor, despite his injury setback, has already started training again and was pictured working out even with a huge cast on his leg.
      UFC president Dana White has predicted the former two-weight champion will be out for a year.
      McGregor, who beat Poirier in 2014 but was knocked out in the rematch, called for a FOURTH bout with his rival after their unprecedented ending.
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