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      Claressa Shields to make MMA debut in June as boxing champ vows to train and ‘come out like a powerhouse’

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      BOXING phenom Claressa Shields will make her eagerly-anticipated mixed martial arts debut in June.
      The undefeated three-weight world champion shocked the combat sports world late last year by penning a multi-year deal with the Professional Fighters League.

      Boxing phenom Claressa Shields is set to make her MMA debut in JuneCredit: INSTAGRAM@CLARESSASHIELDS

      Claressa Shields recently inked a three-year deal with the PFLCredit: INSTAGRAM@PFL

      Claressa Shields is an undefeated three-weight world champion boxerCredit: GETTY

      American Shields’ deal with the PFL allows her to compete in boxing and MMA simultaneously, with her maiden cage outing set to take place a little over two months after her undisputed junior middleweight title fight with Marie-Eve Dicaire on March 5.
      The two-time Olympic gold medallist told SunSport: “My MMA match will be in the middle of June.”
      Shields – who has been honing her craft at JacksonWink MMA in Albuquerque, New Mexico – is excited at the prospect of stepping in the cage but admits she’s somewhat nervous about her debut.
      The pride of Flint, Michigan said: “Every time I say it, I feel this thing in my stomach.

      “I don’t know what it is, but every time I say, ‘MMA match, coming up soon in June’ I feel like a tightening in my stomach. It’s like, ‘Yeah, you have to go.’
      “I’m super excited about it, I really am. It’s going to be something great to watch because I hate losing. I’m so hard on myself.”
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      Claressa Shields is training under legendary mixed martial arts coach Greg JacksonCredit: INSTAGRAM@CLARESSASHIELDS

      Claressa Shields has fully immersed herself into the sport of mixed martial artsCredit: INSTAGRAM@CLARESSASHIELDS
      Although she’s the definition of an MMA rookie, Shields, 25, intends to hold herself to the same high standards she does when competing in the squared circle.

      She said: “In a boxing match, I can win by unanimous decision and I can still be mad about the fight.
      “I’m mad because she hit me with this shot, or I’m mad because I didn’t do this or that.
      “So in MMA, there’s going to be so much more to be mad about. Like, ‘Oh, I threw a kick wrong.’ Or maybe I went for a takedown too far out, you know.
      “It’s going to be so much more to be mad about because I have to get things right.
      “I’m motivated to look very well in this MMA fight, but it’s going to be hard to look so well in an MMA fight when you have to do so many different things.

      “In boxing, you just have the one-two, the uppercuts and the hooks, right?
      “And then in MMA, you’ve got the wrestling, the jiu-jitsu, the takedowns, the avoiding of takedowns, the blocking kicks to kicking.
      “And it’s like you can be in the fight and do all those things wrong. And that’s going to bother me.
      “You can do all those things wrong and still win. And that’s going to bother me.”
      Before she can set foot inside the cage, Shields must first get through her showdown with the undefeated Dicaire.
      The Olympian is by no means overlooking the Canadian, although she admits she’s already looking forward to returning to New Mexico to prepare for her MMA bow.

      Claressa Shields plans on conquering the MMA world just like she has the boxing worldCredit: AP

      T-Rex said: “I’m just ready to have this fight on March 5, get back into training for MMA and just drill, drill, drill until June and just come out like a powerhouse.
      “Because this is going to be something great to watch.”
      The announcement of Shield’s intention to compete in MMA was criticised by some fans of the sport, many of whom questioned her commitment to the endeavour.
      That criticism, however, has been like water off a duck’s back to Shields, who insists she’s taking her transition into the sport very seriously.
      She said: “To everybody that is worried my debut or they’re going to be tuning in to see me, I want them to know that I have put in the hard work, I have put in the time. And I still have more time left.
      “And if you don’t have nothing nice to say, just don’t say nothing at all.”

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      Five Floyd Mayweather exhibition fights that could take place after Logan Paul following Money’s challenge to 50 Cent

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER has made it known he is still in the business of making money in the boxing ring.
      He may have officially retired as a professional in 2017, after beating ex-UFC champion Conor McGregor, but Mayweather appears ready for more money-spinning paydays.

      Floyd Mayweather is interested in a comeback in 2021Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      The 43-year-old has maintained he will not risk his health and perfect 50-0 record against the current crop of top prospects or champions.
      But he has opened the door to spectacle fights against celebrities and UFC stars, with his next bout against YouTuber Logan Paul this year.
      Here SunSport takes a look at five opponents Mayweather could consider after he mapped out a plan to compete in exhibitions in 2021.
      Jake Paul, 2-0 YouTuber
      Despite not yet boxing older brother Logan after their fight was backdated from February, Mayweather called out Jake.

      The internet sensation already has two wins to his name, both knockouts against internet rival ‘AnEsonGib’ and former NBA player Nate Robinson.
      Jake took the callout one step further by responding to Mayweather on Instagram with a rhyme, taking aim at the boxing legend.
      His assistant coach J’Leon Love happens to be a former protege of Mayweather’s and told SunSport in December his old mentor could end up fighting Jake one day.

      Jake Paul has been taunting FloydCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      50 Cent, rapper and former friend
      The music artist – real name Curtis Jackson – was once a close pal and member of Mayweather’s entourage.
      But the pair had a falling out in 2012 and have never recovered, becoming online rivals.
      50 Cent recently admitted Mayweather would be his dream opponent and the reveal was reciprocated.
      Mayweather wrote on Instagram: “I also heard that 50 cent would fight me but claims I’m too small.
      “If he wants to lace up at the end of the year, we can do an exhibition then. I don’t care about weight class with any of these guys.”

      50 Cent was a former friend and member of Floyd Mayweather’s teamCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Conor McGregor, ex-opponent and UFC fighter
      Mayweather closed out his career in style after stopping McGregor in ten rounds, in a fight he banked close to £300m for.
      Due to the box office and financial success a rematch has been touted ever since, and SunSport revealed the two have been in talks.
      If the second instalment was to take place, it could do so in the pro ranks.
      But Mayweather’s latest post suggests he is only keen on exhibitions, which would deny McGregor a crack at ending the winning streak.

      Conor McGregor was beaten by Floyd Mayweather in 2017Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      Khabib Nurmagomedov, UFC champion
      After Nurmagomedov beat McGregor in 2018, he called out Mayweather insisting ‘in the jungle there is only one king’.
      It sparked speculation of another crossover, and Khabib even revealed he was offered $100m to box Mayweather in the Middle East.
      But, the UFC champion is currently retired and appears content in never fighting again after the death of his influential father and coach Abdulmanap.
      If the Dagestani hero ever does decide to continue his career, his superstardom and lack of boxing experience will always appeal to Mayweather.

      Khabib Nurmagomedov has been offered a fight against Floyd Mayweather beforeCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Manny Pacquiao, ex-opponent
      Mayweather brought an end to five years worth of drawn out negotiations after outpointing Pacquiao in 2015.
      It proved to be the richest fight of all time after breaking PPV records and selling 16,219 premium tickets which raked in around £53m alone.
      Mayweather didn’t seem interested in offering his great rival a rematch but in 2018 he claimed they would fight again in an exhibition in Tokyo.
      It never came to fruition, however, but PacMan has not given up in his pursuit of revenge, having always said he was injured during their first fight.
      If Mayweather fancied another lucrative payday, and could guarantee his record stayed intact by avoiding a pro bout, Pacquiao could be his most profitable opponent.
      his manager has only just caled Floyd out and promised to retire him for a second time if they do meet in the ring.

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      Mike Tyson in talks with UFC legend Fabricio Werdum over taking cannabis to Brazil as £500k-a-month empire goes global

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      MIKE TYSON is in talks with ex-UFC champion Fabricio Werdum over taking his £500,000-a-month cannabis empire to Brazil.
      The heavyweight legend partnered up with businessman Rob Hickman to launch the Tyson Ranch, built over 418-acres.

      Mike Tyson partnered up with businessman Rob Hickman to launch the Tyson RanchCredit: Instagram

      Fabricio Werdum is in talks with Mike Tyson for a CBD product Credit: Getty – Contributor

      His business offers premium marijuana strains, edibles and extracts and Werdum wants to work with Tyson on a CBD range.
      He said, via Sherdog: “I talked to Mike that I would love to take CBD to Brazil, and he loved the idea.
      “The situation of CBD in Brazil is different from USA, but we are working on that.”
      CBD, short for cannabidiol, is the chemical naturally found in marijuana plants.

      It has been shown to be a powerful anti-inflammatory medication, and athletes have used it in oil form for recovery.
      Tyson, 54, has his own CBD line which no doubt helped his body as he dramatically transformed back into fighting shape.
      Iron Mike completed his comeback, 15 years after retiring, last November as he boxed to a draw over eight exhibitions rounds against Roy Jones Jr, 52.
      Tyson confirmed he will fight again this year and SunSport revealed he is in talks for a trilogy with long-time rival Evander Holyfield.

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      It is understood the pair – with a combined age of 112 – are in negotiations to extend their rivalry with a third fight in Dubai.
      The American heavyweights went toe-to-toe twice, with Holyfield winning the thrilling November 1996 original with an 11th-round stoppage.
      The rematch, seven months later, is one of the most infamous in history after Tyson was disqualified for biting off a chunk of the Real Deal’s ear.

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      Conor McGregor’s training partner Dillon Danis calls out ‘glass jaw’ Amir Khan and Adrien Broner to boxing match

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      DILLON DANIS has challenged Adrien Broner and Amir Khan to boxing matches, insisting he’d KO both men with ease.
      The Bellator welterweight has flirted with the idea of entering the boxing world to take part in a grudge match with YouTuber Jake Paul, who recently attacked him with water balloons.

      Dillon Danis has teased a move into the boxing worldCredit: INSTAGRAM@DILLONDANIS

      Dillon Danis called out Adrien Broner on InstagramCredit: Instagram @dillondanis

      The Bellator welterweight also took aim at Amir khanCredit: Instagram @dillondanis

      Despite having no professional boxing experience to his name, the Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace is confident about his striking, so much so he believes he can beat former WBO super-featherweight and WBA light-welterweight champions Broner and Khan.
      On Wednesday night, Danis, 27, posted a side-by-side picture of himself and Broner to his Instagram story with the accompanying caption: “I want a boxing match next.
      “I feel this guy would be an easy KO. Who do you guys want to see me box?”
      Danis – a long-time training partner of former UFC champion Conor McGregor – followed up that story with a side-by-side snap of himself and Khan, the latter of whom was being punched in the face.

      The accompanying caption read: “Or give me glass jaw Amir Khan?”
      Danis then turned his attention to mocking the calibre of opponent Paul has faced since entering the boxing world.
      Alongside pictures of YouTubers AnEsonGib and Deji, Danis wrote: “Jake’s last two opponents.
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      Dillon Danis then took aim at AnEsonGib and DejiCredit: INSTAGRAM@DILLONDANIS
      “I’d KO these slobs every day of the week and twice on Sundays. No wonder he ran from me.”
      Danis is adamant the younger Paul brother Jake – who is gearing up to face former UFC welterweight Ben Askren – is scared to fight him.
      Last month, he tweeted: “Don’t let @jakepaul fool you he’s all talk now he’s backing out of fighting me like the p***y he is.”
      Paul, however, insists he’d happily throw down with the Marcelo Garcia black belt.

      When asked about a potential fight with UFC champ Amanda Nunes, Paul told TMZ: “Nah, I wouldn’t fight her.
      “Waste of time. No one knows who she is. There’s not a lot of hype there. Plus, there’s no history.
      “I wanna knock out Dillon because we’ve been talkin’ s**t back and forth for 2 years, I’ve hooked up with his girlfriend, he’s all butt-hurt about it, there’s history there.”
      Paul’s showdown with Askren is set to take place on April 17, although a venue for the fight has not yet been announced.
      Danis, meanwhile, doesn’t have a fight booked at the moment.

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      Conor McGregor admits he ‘deserved’ to get legs battered by Poirier after using boxing stance to prepare for Pacquiao

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      CONOR McGREGOR admitted he ‘deserved’ to get his legs battered by Dustin Poirier after focussing too much on a boxing stance.
      McGregor opened up about using the change of styles against southpaw Dustin Poirier to prepare for a future fight with left-hander Manny Pacquiao.

      Conor McGregor admitted he used too much of a boxing stance against Dustin Poirier Credit: Handout – Getty

      Manny Pacquiao was in talks to fight Conor McGregor Credit: The Mega Agency

      The Irishman was knocked out at UFC 257 and afterwards left unable to walk having been on the end of brutal calf kicks.
      It also saw his big-money boxing return to face Filipino icon PacMan all-but KO’d for now – as McGregor instead looked ahead to a trilogy with Poirier.
      He wrote on Instagram: “I was savouring very second and enjoying my work.
      “A little single disciplined in my approach and stance with mostly boxing.

      “It’s what I get for picking this bout and opponent as a precursor to a boxing match against Pacman.
      “I deserved to get the legs kicked off me going in with this thinking. This is not the game to play around with.”
      McGregor, 32, beat Poirier, also 32, in their featherweight fight in 2014.
      But the scored was levelled in Abu Dhabi in January, opening the door to a blockbuster trilogy bout.

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      And McGregor called for the immediate rematch with Poirier, and suggested the lightweight title should be on the line.
      He said: “A well fought fight by The Diamond. 1 a piece now with a Trilogy bout for all the marbles!
      “Wow! Exciting! Not a trilogy I was expecting, nor the tactical affair I was anticipating, but I’d be lying if I said this wasn’t meant to be.
      “This is exactly how this was always meant to be! Buzzing!!”

      Conor McGregor knocked out by Dustin Poirier Credit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Tyson Fury breaks down Conor McGregor’s loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 257 and agrees he was beaten due to ‘inactivity’

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      TYSON FURY agreed Conor McGregor was beaten by Dustin Poirier at UFC 257 due to ‘inactivity’.
      McGregor was coming into the fight having had just 40 seconds of action in 12 months, dating back to his knockout over Donald Cerrone.

      Tyson Fury opened up about Conor McGregor’s loss Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      Conor McGregor lost against Dustin Poirier at UFC 257

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      After defeat to Poirier, the Irishman, 32, pointed to his lack of time in the octagon as a sticking point in his performance.
      And unbeaten WBC heavyweight champion Fury backed up those claims as he admitted ‘inactivity kills the cat’.
      Fury told Gareth A Davies: “He did [use inactivity as an explanation for his defeat], and he’s bang on right.

      “Conor McGregor fought in 2016, then he had two years out and then he fought Khabib [in 2018].
      “Then he had another two years out, and then he fought Cerrone [in January 2020].
      “Then he had another year out, and then he fought this guy, Poirier.
      “So inactivity kills the cat, no doubt about it.

      “When one man’s been active – fighting, sparring and in camps – and one man’s been on the couch, it’s no good.”

      Dustin Poirier knocked out Conor McGregor in round two Credit: Sportsfile – Subscription

      Conor McGregor beaten at UFC 257 Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      After McGregor’s loss, he said: “It’s hard to overcome inactivity over long periods of time. And that’s just it.
      “The leg kicks were good. That low calf good was very good. The leg was dead and I just wasn’t as comfortable as I needed to be.
      “It’s inactivity and that’s it. But Dustin is some fighter. If you put in the time in here, you’re going to get cosy in here and that’s it.”
      Fury, 32, himself is no stranger to time on the sidelines, having spent almost three years out after winning the unified titles in 2015.
      After a battle with alcohol, substance abuse and depression, the Gypsy King marked his return with a win against Sefer Seferi in July 2018.
      Within two more years he once again became world champion to cap off a remarkable comeback after dethroning Deontay Wilder of the WBC belt.
      Fury opened up on the importance of activity and how legends of the past have all suffered from time out.

      Tyson Fury made his comeback in 2018 against Sefer Seferi Credit: Reuters

      Tyson Fury won the world title again in 2020 beating Deontay Wilder Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      He said: “You lose your timing, you lose your distance, you lose it all.
      “You lose it all, it’s all gotta be gained back within camps and within fighting.
      “If you had three fights on the bounce after you’d never been in the ring for three years, in the third one you’d be ten times better than the first.
      “I’ve always known it. Because I’m a boxing historian I’ve always known about the inactivity.
      “Gerry Cooney when he fought Larry Holmes – he was out of the ring for 18 months.
      “His timing wasn’t there, he just wasn’t the same fighter as he should’ve been.
      “If one man’s not active and one man’s been in the ring, it’s an uphill battle.
      “Recently we saw Juan Pablo Hernandez, the former IBF cruiserweight champion, he came back after a long lay-off and fought journeyman Kevin Johnson and got knocked out.”

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      Jake Paul sparring partner predicts YouTuber will knock Ben Askren ‘out cold’ & warns ‘he’s going to shock people’ 

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      JAKE PAUL’S sparring partner has predicted the YouTuber will leave Ben Askren ‘out cold’, warning: ‘He’s going to shock people.’
      Paul will face the ex-UFC welterweight in his third professional fight on April 17, having won his first two by stoppage.

      Jake Paul pictured with Jake Bostwick

      Ben Askren will fight Jake Paul on April 17

      Brit Jake Bostwick – currently living out in America – was approached by an old gym mate who revealed Paul wanted to spar him.
      And the current bare-knuckle boxer and former MMA fighter was left impressed after their three-round session in Miami.
      He warned Askren – who has never boxed before and fought primarily as a grappler – that Paul possesses the power to leave him out for the count.
      Bostwick told SunSport: “Honestly, I think Jake will knock him out within two or three rounds, I really do, 100 per cent. 

      “I feel like his boxing’s going to be way better than Askren’s, he’s the bigger man, he uses range well. 
      “I really think he can knock him out cold for sure.
      “With those 10oz gloves, and he boxes how I feel he can, especially by April, I think he can sleep him, cold. 
      “I believe for sure he’s going to shock people.”

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      Paul made his professional debut in January 2020, beating internet rival ‘AnEsonGib’ in one round.
      He followed it up with a viral KO against ex-NBA star Nate Robinson in November, on the undercard of Mike Tyson’s comeback.
      Askren, 36, will mark a huge step up for the social media sensation, coming with a vast amount of experience in MMA before his retirement in 2019.
      Paul has been levelled with criticism and scepticism for having lots to say without yet proving himself against an opponent with a fighting background.
      But Bostwick revealed the 24-year-old multimillionaire vlogger is working tirelessly behind closed doors to back up his bold claims.
      And Paul, guided by coach and former cruiserweight BJ Flores, is proving his worth in the gym, learning quickly on the job.

      Jake Paul, pictured with Daniele Scardina

      Ben Askren will be boxing for the first time Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      Bostwick, 31, said: “I genuinely rate his boxing.
      “I rate his work ethic and I rate how comfortable he is in there with someone of my calibre or anyone else he’s working with. 
      “I hit him with some clean shots, he didn’t care, threw some shots back, slipping, moving, his jab is good.”
      Paul has already set his sights on future super-fights with UFC stars Conor McGregor, 32, Nate Diaz, 35, and Jorge Masvidal, 36.
      He even claimed to have sent McGregor a $50million offer, but after the Irishman lost to Dustin Poirier, 32, the deal was cheekily cut to just $10,000.
      Paul has used his career as a successful YouTuber with 20MILLION subscribers to grab the attention of rivals.
      But Bostwick admits in private the showman is far more humble instead of his brash online persona.

      Jake Paul beat internet rival ‘AnEsonGib’ in one roundCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Jake Paul knocked out ex-NBA star Nate Robinson Credit: AP:Associated Press
      He compares Paul to UFC bad boy Colby Covington, the vocal Donald Trump supporter who has become public enemy No1.
      Bostwick explained: “Jake’s not just this stupid person people think he is who runs his mouth.
      “He is super polite, the dude was like, ‘Please, thank you’, he shook my hand. He’s very respectful.
      “He runs his mouth and a lot of people don’t like that but he’s got nothing to lose, he doesn’t give a s***.
      “He’s got money behind him, he’s got his friends behind him and if you understand who he is, he’s pretty cool.
      “Same thing with Colby Covington, with his Trump hat, but in person he’s like, ‘Oh, hello Jake’. He’ll say your full name, shake your hand.
      “These people are nice, it’s just for show.”

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      Jake Paul’s sparring partner predicts YouTuber will knock Ben Askren ‘out cold’ and warns ‘he’s going to shock people’ 

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      JAKE PAUL’S sparring partner has predicted the YouTuber will leave Ben Askren ‘out cold’ and warned: ‘He’s going to shock people.’
      Paul will face the ex-UFC welterweight in his third professional fight on April 17, having won his first two by stoppage.

      Jake Paul pictured with Jake Bostwick

      Ben Askren will fight Jake Paul on April 17

      Brit Jake Bostwick – currently living out in America – was approached by an old gym mate who revealed Paul wanted to spar him.
      And the current bare-knuckle boxer and former MMA fighter was left impressed after their three-round session in Miami.
      He warned Askren – who has never boxed before and fought primarily as a grappler – that Paul possesses the power to leave him out for the count.
      Bostwick told SunSport: “Honestly, I think Jake will knock him out within two or three rounds, I really do, 100 per cent. 

      “I feel like his boxing’s going to be way better than Askren’s, he’s the bigger man, he uses range well. 
      “I really think he can knock him out cold for sure.
      “With those 10oz gloves, and he boxes how I feel he can, especially by April, I think he can sleep him, cold. 
      “I believe for sure he’s going to shock people.”

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      Paul made his professional debut in January 2020, beating internet rival ‘AnEsonGib’ in one round.
      He followed it up with a viral KO against ex-NBA star Nate Robinson in November, on the undercard of Mike Tyson’s comeback.
      Askren, 36, will mark a huge step up for the social media sensation, coming with a vast amount of experience in MMA before his retirement in 2019.
      Paul has been levelled with criticism and scepticism for having lots to say without yet proving himself against an opponent with a fighting background.
      But Bostwick revealed the 24-year-old multimillionaire vlogger is working tirelessly behind closed doors to back up his bold claims.
      And Paul, guided by coach and former cruiserweight BJ Flores, is proving his worth in the gym, learning quickly on the job.

      Jake Paul, pictured with Daniele Scardina

      Ben Askren will be boxing for the first time Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      Bostwick, 31, said: “I genuinely rate his boxing.
      “I rate his work ethic and I rate how comfortable he is in there with someone of my calibre or anyone else he’s working with. 
      “I hit him with some clean shots, he didn’t care, threw some shots back, slipping, moving, his jab is good.”
      Paul has already set his sights on future super-fights with UFC stars Conor McGregor, 32, Nate Diaz, 35, and Jorge Masvidal, 36.
      He even claimed to have sent McGregor a $50million offer, but after the Irishman lost to Dustin Poirier, 32, the deal was cheekily cut to just $10,000.
      Paul has used his career as a successful YouTuber with 20MILLION subscribers to grab the attention of rivals.
      But Bostwick admits in private the showman is far more humble instead of his brash online persona.

      Jake Paul beat internet rival ‘AnEsonGib’ in one roundCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Jake Paul knocked out ex-NBA star Nate Robinson Credit: AP:Associated Press
      He compares Paul to UFC bad boy Colby Covington, the vocal Donald Trump supporter who has become public enemy No1.
      Bostwick explained: “Jake’s not just this stupid person people think he is who runs his mouth.
      “He is super polite, the dude was like, ‘Please, thank you’, he shook my hand. He’s very respectful.
      “He runs his mouth and a lot of people don’t like that but he’s got nothing to lose, he doesn’t give a s***.
      “He’s got money behind him, he’s got his friends behind him and if you understand who he is, he’s pretty cool.
      “Same thing with Colby Covington, with his Trump hat, but in person he’s like, ‘Oh, hello Jake’. He’ll say your full name, shake your hand.
      “These people are nice, it’s just for show.”

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