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    Reality TV star and topless rapper fight in shocking backstage brawl at Mayweather vs Gotti III

    A REALITY TV star and a rapper were seen brawling in shocking scenes after Floyd Mayweather’s fight was abandoned. Rapper Big Lex was seen in a scrap with Puerto Rican TV personality Joseline Hernandez backstage in the FLA Arena in Miami.
    Reality TV star Joseline Hernandez, left, fighting rapper Big LexCredit: Twitter
    The singer’s dress slipped, exposing her breastsCredit: Instagram
    Big Lex pictured at the fightCredit: bigbadlex_
    Joseline Hernandez attends Zeus Network’s Joseline’s CabaretCredit: Getty
    Rapper Big Lex who was at the fight in MiamiCredit: Instagram
    The American boxing legend returned for an exhibition bout, this time with the grandson of notorious mob boss John Gotti.
    But the fight in Florida came to a dramatic end when a massive punch up in the ring between the two camps saw the whole thing KO’d.
    And afterwards a shocking brawl broke out between two celebrity fans.
    Joseline – aka The Puerto Rican Princess – looked to have Lex in a headlock at one point, which forced the singer’s dress to come off and exopse her breasts.
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    Security men rushed to intervene and pull the two women apart.
    It’s not clear what started the fight, but the brawl came after an unknown woman threw water at Joseline.
    Joseline, 36, is best known for appearing on VH1’s Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta.
    Big Lex, 31, is a rapper and TV star, who has hosted shows like Big Baddie Olympics and Big Lex: The Baddie Collection.
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    Fans were also captured in wild scenes attacking each other in other parts of the venue as police struggled to clear the arena.
    One was even hit to the ground which only sparked more mayhem amongst the charged up crowd.
    They had come to watch Mayweather in yet another non-sanctioned fight, this time against John Gotti III.
    And for the first six rounds, the Hall of Famer was in complete control landing at will and evading any danger coming back his way.
    Referee Kenny Bayless warned the pair throughout to stop trading trash talk and start boxing.
    But by round six they would not let up on the foul-mouthed insults to the point Bayless actually called off the action.
    Although Gotti was having none of it as he refused to let the fight up and immediately chased after Mayweather.
    The former pound-for-pound king backed up and defended in retreat as Bayless did his best to try and stop Gotti.
    As Mayweather got his back to the ropes, the two began trading leather once more – this time with lawlessly.
    That is what sparked the mass melee in the ring as both teams stormed in.
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    And there was no sign of the brawling ending, causing Mayweather, 46, and Gotti, 30, to be escorted out of the arena.
    But the rivalling camps continued to scrap by the ring and backstage, until police were forced to intervene and escort everyone away.
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    Floyd Mayweather boasts of having all his ‘faculties’ aged 46 ahead of next exhibition against grandson of mob boss

    FLOYD MAYWEATHER boasted of still having all his faculties intact as he prepares for another exhibition fight. The boxing legend at aged 46 is back in action, this time against John Gotti III, grandson to one of America’s most notorious crime bosses.
    John Gotti III and Floyd Mayweather ahead of their exhibition
    It will be Mayweather’s SEVENTH exhibition since officially retiring in 2017 after beating UFC superstar Conor McGregor, 34.
    And the unbeaten Hall of Famer – who was never floored in his career – is reaping the rewards of his defensive style all these years later.
    Mayweather said: “With an event like this, it’s truly amazing to still have all my faculties.
    “The aim of the game is to hit and not get hit, that’s why I was able to be in the sport of boxing as a professional for 27 years.”
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    Mayweather has faced stars of the MMA, social media and celebrity boxing world since boxing in exhibition bouts.
    His last came in February against reality TV favourite-turned fighter Aaron Chalmers, 36, at a near-empty O2 Arena in London.
    And Gotti III – whose grandfather John Gotti ran the Gambino crime family in the late 80s and 90s – will be the next to face Mayweather.
    The 30-year-old is a 5-1 MMA fighter and 2-0 boxer who brings an army of fans from New York to Florida.
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    But Mayweather said: “Remember, I’ve fought all around the world, every country I’ve fought in.
    “Remember this, when we get in the ring it’s up to the two fighters. It has nothing to do with crowd.
    “They can scream, they can holla, they can shout. This is what I do at the end of the day.
    “I don’t have to brag, I don’t have to boast, I don’t have to tell you what I can do, the world knows what I can do.
    “So he has to show the world what he can do.”
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    Tyson Fury called out by Jarrell Miller after American weighs 23 STONE for exhibition on Floyd Mayweather’s undercard

    JARRELL MILLER weighed over 23 STONE for his exhibition on Floyd Mayweather’s undercard – and wants to fight Tyson Fury next. The American faces Las Vegas-based undefeated heavyweight Antonio Zepeda tomorrow night in Florida.
    Jarrell Miller weighing in for his exhibition bout against Antonio Zepeda
    The bill is being headlined by boxing legend Mayweather, who faces John Gotti III, grandson of the notorious mob boss.
    Miller, 34, made his mark when tipping the scales as 325lb (23st 2lb) and made it clear he is setting his sights on Fury, 34.
    He said: “I’ll do kickboxing, MMA, I chef it up, I do anything to stay busy. So we’re going to go in there and have some fun. 
    “He’s a young, hungry guy, I’m still young, still hungry and we’re looking for Tyson Fury after this.
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    “So we’re just gonna go in there, have some fun and put on an entertaining show. 
    “I’m gonna go and do what I do, cook some cheeseburgers.” 
    Miller returns in his fourth fight since his doping scandal which cost him a mega-money payday against Anthony Joshua in 2019.
    A series of failed drug tests saw his world title bout scrapped and reputation in tatters.
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    Miller blamed the failed tests on a tainted supplement and stem cell shots in his elbow.
    He then received a contract with Bob Arum’s Top Rank stable but again tested positive for a banned substance.
    This time the former kickboxer put it down to a SEX PILL and was handed a two-year suspension.
    After serving the ban, Miller did enrol in VADA testing which saw his licence in Las Vegas reinstated.
    He won two comeback bouts before stopping Australian Lucas Browne, 44, in Dubai in March.
    And he now faces 6-0 Zepeda, who has a 100 per cent knockout ratio and trains out of Mayweather’s Vegas gym.
    Miller said: “He’s an undefeated guy he’s going to come in there and throw punches at me so it’s real. 
    “Don’t think we’re going in there to pitty pat, we’re going to have some fun at the same time. 
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    “I know he has longevity in his career, I have longevity in my career so there’s respect there at the same time but we both know where our careers are going. 
    “I’ve gotta do what I’ve gotta do, he’s gotta do what he’s gotta do.” 
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    Tommy Fury reveals reason why he didn’t have immediate rematch with Jake Paul as KSI guns for fight

    TOMMY FURY has heaped the blame on Jake Paul for the delay of their proposed rematch.The former Love Island star was on course for a second successive multi-million-pound showdown with the Problem Child after edging their February fight via split decision.
    Tommy Fury edged Jake Paul in their grudge match in FebruaryCredit: GETTY
    Paul campaigned for an immediate rematch but will fight UFC legend Nate Diaz next insteadCredit: GETTY
    Fury claims the immediate rematch went by the wayside as Paul went ‘silent’Credit: GETTY
    But YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul has instead opted to try and get back in the win column against former UFC star Nate Diaz in August.
    And Fury claims the duo didn’t immediately run things back because Paul and his team went AWOL.
    When asked if he’d been offered the fight, he told talkSPORT: “Nope. Not once [has he been in contact.]
    “I think I saw a tweet the other day that he wants to run it back in a year’s time, but as far as I’m concerned we were meant to be running it back a few months later.”
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    Former Disney star Paul, 26, was hellbent on rematching Fury in the aftermath of his first professional defeat.
    But Fury reckons he had a change of heart after watching back their Saudi showdown.
    The 24-year-old said: “He was in the middle of the ring saying ‘I’m here for the rematch, that’ll be my next fight.’
    “Obviously he’s gone away, watched it, and thought ‘maybe I’m not that good yet.’ So he’s silent.”
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    Although his sights are currently focused on MMA icon Diaz, Paul already has a date in mind for exacting revenge on Fury.
    In a scathing rant at bitter rival KSI, Paul tweeted: “This clown… tried to fight D***o Dan [Dillon Danis] who has never boxed and put a dehydration clause on him.
    “Fought a 40-year-old who hadn’t fought for 3 years and put a rehydration clause on him before elbowing him.
    “Now trying to squeeze Tommy.
    “I elevated Tommy, my son is now worth a lot more than the $1.5M offers you making. Tommy, February we run it back.”
    Tommy Fury seemingly has a fight with KSI in the pipelineCredit: GETTY
    Fury hasn’t fought since his razor-close victory over Paul but seemingly has a fight with KSI in the pipeline.
    TNT confronted the YouTuber in the ring last month and said: “All I can say is, sign me up.
    “Easy money, easy money.
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    “You are going to sleep in four rounds. Four rounds, asleep.
    “Gung ho, no defence, no head movement. Knocked out.” More

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    Jake Paul reveals planned date for Tommy Fury rematch ahead of showdown with UFC legend Nate Diaz

    JAKE PAUL has revealed the targeted date for his rematch with Tommy Fury.The YouTuber turned boxer suffered a split decision defeat to the Brit in their long-awaited grudge match in February.
    Jake Paul threw down with Tommy Fury in a grudge match in FebruaryCredit: GETTY
    The YouTuber suffered a split decision loss to the BritCredit: GETTY
    Problem Child hopes to rematch Fury in FebruaryCredit: GETTY
    The Problem Child has been gunning for revenge since suffering his first professional defeat, which he hopes to avenge the same time next year.
    In a scathing rant at bitter rival KSI, Paul tweeted: “This clown… tried to fight D***o Dan [Dillon Danis] who has never boxed and put a dehydration clause on him.
    “Fought a 40-year-old who hadn’t fought for 3 years and put a rehydration clause on him before elbowing him.
    “Now trying to squeeze Tommy.
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    “I elevated Tommy, my son is now worth a lot more than the $1.5M offers you making. Tommy, February we run it back.”
    Former Love Island star Fury is open to running it back with Paul but insists the fight will be on his terms.
    During a recent appearance on Soccer AM, the 24-year-old said: “I’m down for the rematch.
    “I’ll fight him tomorrow, it’s not an issue.
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    “But does he want it now? I’m not so sure.
    “He was the one barking up the hill, but I’m sitting on the top of that hill now.
    “So it’s my call.”
    Paul, 26, must first get past former UFC lightweight title challenger Nate Diaz before he can think about rematching Fury.
    The former Disney star is set to throw down with Diaz in a Dallas dust-up in August and is confident of getting back in the win column in emphatic fashion.

    He said: “This is a big fight, this is a fight that I wanted for a long time.
    “He got out of his UFC contract and this is probably the biggest fight of the year only topping me versus Tommy [Fury].
    “So I want to make big events, big fights happen and strike while the iron’s hot.
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    “He was a free agent, let’s run it, make it happen, settle the s*** talk and I’m ready for war.
    “I’m excited to be here, thank you for having me out. Dallas, I love y’all and I’ma do what Conor McGregor couldn’t do and I’ma knock this man out.” More

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    Deontay Wilder wants to fight Francis Ngannou in boxing AND MMA as he brutally warns of his power in tiny 4oz gloves

    DEONTAY WILDER wants to fight Francis Ngannou in boxing AND MMA – warning of his power in the tiny 4oz gloves. Ngannou walked out on the UFC as heavyweight champion to sign for rivalling promotional The Professional Fighters League.
    Deontay Wilder wants to fight rancis Ngannou in boxing and MMACredit: Getty Images – Getty
    Francis Ngannou is signed to PFLCredit: @francis_ngannou
    And the Cameroonian has also teased a mega-money move into boxing having held talks to fight Wilder.
    But the former WBC heavyweight world champion is ready to return the favour as part of a two-bout deal in the ring and cage.
    Wilder told SunSport: “I would love it. I would love it very much so, just to show the competitive side.
    “If he crosses over and comes where I am, I can come over and cross over to where he is.
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    “Both are both worlds. I think it would be more interesting, not only to us but for the fans as well just to see it.
    “Because that hasn’t happened yet, we’ve seen a lot of MMA guys come over and you’ve seen a couple of boxers come over but you’ve never seen the back and forth. I think it would be very interesting.”
    Ngannou, 36, desperately wanted to fight in the UFC and box at the same time but was contractually prohibited.
    So he jumped ship to sign with the PFL to feature in their newly-formed super-fight division while simultaneously boxing.
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    And Wilder, 37, took a trip out to Atlanta to watch PFL stars in action, even trying on the 4oz MMA gloves.
    It left him brutally predicting fireworks if he was to ever grace the cage.
    Wilder said: “I just wore a pair not too long ago just to feel the light weight, there’s really no padding if any.
    “They feel real firm and the head is not supposed to be hit in the first place, so to shake the brain like that – especially with the power that I pack – it will be a sight to see.
    “It really will, it will be like the 4th of July.”
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    Jake Paul calls out UFC star Conor McGregor to boxing and MMA fights as part of two-bout deal

    JAKE PAUL is ready fight Conor McGregor in boxing and MMA. Paul has continued to call out McGregor since making his professional debut in 2020.
    Jake Paul lost to Tommy FuryCredit: Getty
    Conor McGregor has been called out by Jake PaulCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    And he wants to get his hands on the Irishman in both the ring and cage after responding to social media posts about the fight.
    Paul, 26, commented: “Boxing & MMA back to back. I’m down 100%.”
    The YouTuber-turned boxer is 6-1 and suffered his first defeat in February, losing a split-decision to Tommy Fury, 24, in Saudi Arabia.
    But he returns on August 5 in Texas against Nate Diaz, 38, who will be his fourth opponent formerly in the UFC.
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    Paul has beaten ex-MMA champions Ben Askren, 38, Tyron Woodley, 41, and Anderson Silva, 48, before his loss to Fury.
    McGregor, 34, meanwhile lost his one and only pro boxing bout, to Floyd Mayweather, 46, in 2017.
    And Paul – who is set to make his MMA debut in 2024 with the Professional Fighters League – slammed the Dubliner in an epic rant.
    He said on Logan’s Impaulsive podcast: “Guess what Conor? I’d beat the f*****g f*** out of you and you can’t box as good as me. 
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    “I’m going to do to Nate what you couldn’t which is knock him the f*** out and you’re going to be sitting there with your new beer company – that’s failing – drinking it, drunk as f***, realising that you p****d your life away drinking at the end of the bottle. 
    “And you’re gonna say, ‘Damn, I really thought no one was going to do what I did in this sport, I really thought no one was going to be as big of a name, I really thought I was going to be the biggest forever.’ 
    “But you can’t choose and you can’t have both lives.” 
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    UFC legend Michael Bisping says Tyson Fury and Jon Jones fight could make over $400MILLION like Mayweather vs McGregor

    MICHAEL BISPING said Tyson Fury and Jon Jones could make the same huge sums that Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor did. McGregor put his UFC career on hold in 2017 to cross over to the boxing ring to fight Mayweather.
    Tyson Fury pictured at the Brisbane Domestic AirportCredit: EPA
    Jon Jones is the UFC heavyweight championCredit: Alamy
    It sold 4.3million pay-per-views in the US, with Mayweather, 46, believed to have earned £300m and McGregor, 34, taking around £100m.
    And now Jones and Fury – who reign over the heavyweight division in MMA and boxing – are going back and forth over a fight.
    Bisping said on his YouTube channel: “Apparently Floyd Mayweather made a gigantic $280million. I mean, that is insane.
    “Poor old Conor, he had to get by with just $130 million. Would Tyson Fury and Jon Jones do similar numbers? I’m gonna say it would.”
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    Fury, 34, claimed he would only fight Jones, 35, in the boxing ring despite flirting with an MMA move in the past.
    But UFC president Dana White is seriously interested in making it in the octagon.
    Fury saw an undisputed title decider against Oleksandr Usyk, 36, this year collapse amid a row over the split for a potential rematch.
    Meanwhile Jones looks less likely to face ex-champion Stipe Miocic, 40, so Bisping is ready to see the boxing and MMA worlds collide again.
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    He said: “Hypothetically speaking, this would be a very hard fight to make.
    “It’s hard enough getting Tyson Fury in a ring with Oleksandr Usyk or Anthony Joshua or any of the other fighters he’s talking about. 
    “Usyk should be the fight. Stipe should be the fight for Jon Jones, but I’m telling you, just as a fan, I would love to see it. I am intrigued.”
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