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      Watch Tommy Fury’s awkward exchange with Carl Frampton after retired boxing champ picked Jake Paul to beat Love Islander

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      TOMMY FURY awkwardly boasted of leaving egg on Carl Frampton’s face after beating Jake Paul. Frampton was one of many ex-world champions who predicted Paul would win the celebrity grudge match in Saudi Arabia.
      Carl Frampton congratulated Tommy Fury on beating Jake Paul
      “All these former world champions have egg on their faces” 🍳”How can you not see the skill gap between me and Jake Paul?”@tommytntfury has a message for all the doubters that thought he wouldn’t get the job done… Watch the full Chatterbox interview on YouTube now ▶️ pic.twitter.com/gSrsIpp7dl— Boxing on BT Sport 🥊 (@BTSportBoxing) March 8, 2023

      But Fury returned home with his unbeaten record and a chip on his shoulder after edging out a split-decision win.
      Frampton was left to face the music as he interviewed Fury for BT Sport’s latest episode of Chatterbox.
      He said: “Yeah, what can I say? Tommy proved me and a lot of other people wrong.
      “I thought he looked good in the fight, he won it comfortably. Yeah, it was a good performance.”
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      Fury’s dad John famously confronted Frampton over his controversial prediction and was left fuming.
      The Northern Irishman joked he later edged towards Fury but did not publicly change his mind in fear of looking scared of John.
      He said: “As the fight got closer, I actually started to change my mind a bit and a lot of it was down to the confidence of Tommy and it seemed a lack of it from Jake Paul.
      “But I didn’t want to openly say, ‘Actually, I might be changing my mind here towards Tommy’ because then everyone goes, ‘Oh, you’re just afraid of John Fury.’ Which I am, by the way!
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      “But I thought it was a great performance, well done mate.”
      Tommy replied: “I appreciate it. But I tell you what’s funny, it’s like all these former world champions they clearly don’t know f*** all about boxing because they can’t even call it between two novices.
      “They can’t even pick between two novices. I told everybody, you know Tony Bellews as well, all the people that told me I couldn’t beat this man, well they’ve just got egg all over their faces.
      “Because at the end of the day, me and my dad said it throughout all the build up and it was.
      “It was an easy fight, I clearly out-won him, it shouldn’t have been a split-decision, it should have been unanimous.
      “But like I said listen, egg on everybody’s faces that said I couldn’t do it. So yeah, it feels very, very nice to sit here and prove everybody wrong.
      “Because I was the guy who was going to crack under pressure, I was the guy who had never been in a main-event before, I was the guy that was going to get knocked out off a YouTuber
      “But no, they’ve all got egg on their faces, so I can say that confidently.”
      Fury, 23, was twice forced to pull out of the fight before, amid injury and US visa issues.
      But he made up for lost time in the Middle East by handing Paul, 26, the first defeat of his seven-bout professional career.
      The pair are now eyeing a rematch in the summer and Fury vowed to leave it out of the judges’ hands.
      He said: “Honestly, in the build up to this it was funny because me and my dad and my whole team were sat there laughing thinking, ‘What are these guys seeing that we ain’t seeing?’
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      “And I went in there and it was a complete shutout. Jake couldn’t even deal with a jab, let it be what it was.
      “That there was more high-profile than any world title fight. So it just showed at 23 years old, I’ve gone in there and I can handle the pressure, don’t crack under pressure and in the rematch he’ll be getting done, knocked out.”
      Fury was a comfortable winner after being written off by some ex-world champsCredit: AP More

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      Katie Taylor’s dad Pete praises Conor McGregor for trying to salvage dream Croke Park setting for next fight

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      PETE TAYLOR has praised Conor McGregor for his efforts to facilitate a fight in Croke Park for his daughter.Fresh uncertainty abounds over the who, when and where for Katie’s next bout after Amanda Serrano pulled out of their May 20 match-up due to an injury suffered in training.
      Sharing an embrace prior to Katie’s bout against Elizabeth Carabajal in October where Pete’s fighter Gary Cully was on the undercard
      Conor McGregor outside one of his three pubs – The Black ForgeCredit: Paul Sharp
      Speaking to The Irish Mirror, her dad told of how even he was in the dark over the possibility of Katie fighting on that date.
      He explained: “I don’t know if she has postponed it or if it is just a different opponent.
      “It may mean that Serrano has postponed to fight at Croke Park, but there is still going to be a fight on May 20, maybe.”
      Pete also said that Katie is not injured, and although he doesn’t know the deals that Eddie Hearn is making, he would assume “they will probably get a different opponent because you have the booking dates for the 3Arena and no doubt you have to pay a deposit.”

      Katie’s long-awaited homecoming fight had already earned saga status before this latest curveball.
      The breakdown in talks between Matchroom Promotions and Croke Park officials made front pages across national newspapers and even strayed into becoming a topic of heated debate on Liveline.
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      Among the most surprising developments in the efforts to save the dream of the Olympic champ filling out GAA headquarters this spring was the intervention via Twitter of Conor McGregor into the discourse around it.
      Out of the blue he suggested that he could cover the reported €500k stumbling block over security fees between Matchroom and GAA top brass.
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      Things got as far as Hearn flying to Dublin to meet with The Notorious in his Crumlin pub but nothing materialised from there.
      However, Pete certainly seems to have appreciated the effort on McGregor’s part to try and make Katie’s home debut as a pro happen in a venue befitting her status and accomplishments.
      He said: “It’s great for Conor as well. It’s great for everybody.
      “It’s great to see one combat sports person looking after the other. Only positive things can come out of it.” More

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      Jake Paul comes up with two more excuses for Tommy Fury loss and claims he found ex-UFC star Anderson Silva tougher

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      JAKE PAUL has offered more excuses for his defeat to Tommy Fury.The YouTuber turned boxer came up short against TNT in an explosive Saudi showdown last weekend.
      Jake Paul suffered a split decision defeat to Tommy Fury in their Saudi grudge match last weekendCredit: GETTY
      Paul offered a string of excuses for his first professional debutCredit: AFP
      The YouTuber turned boxer has doubled down on his excuses for losing the Diriyah dust-upCredit: EPA
      Paul, 26, suffered a split decision defeat to the Love Island hunk, which he initially blamed on injury and illness.
      And he’s doubled down on his post-fight excuses.
      On the BS with Jake Paul show, he said: “I was sick for four weeks of this nine-week camp.
      “Jet lagged for another week. What’s p***ing me off is that it had nothing to do with him.”
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      Despite being outfoxed by Fury, Paul was less than impressed by the Brit reality TV star.
      The former Disney actor added: “He wasn’t that great at all. I think Anderson Silva was tougher than him.”
      Paul cut a dejected figure as he offered his initial excuses for his first professional loss.
      He said: “Honestly, I felt flat. I got sick really bad twice in this camp, injured my arm.
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      “So, it wasn’t my best performance.
      “But I lost. I’m not making excuses, I’m just saying it wasn’t my best performance.
      “I felt a little flat.”
      Paul is hoping to bag a rematch with Fury, saying of a second fight: “One hundred per cent – let’s run it back.”
      Despite settling their rivalry, Fury is open to running things back with The Problem Child.
      When asked about a potential rematch, he said: “One hundred per cent.
      “At the end of the day, this was my first main event. The world was watching this fight.
      “I have that experience behind me now.
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      “So when I go into another big dance like this, I’ll have this behind me and I’ll know how to cope with it.
      “Having been in the ring with Jake once, I’m pretty sure I can get the stoppage next time.” More

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      Jake Paul rejoices as he reveals he made huge eight-figure sum despite Tommy Fury defeat

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      JAKE PAUL has revealed the eye-watering amount of money he made from his huge fight against Tommy Fury.The YouTuber, 26, suffered his first defeat to professional boxer Fury on Sunday.
      Jake Paul revealed that he made $30m
      The YouTuber suffered a defeat to Tommy FuryCredit: Getty
      He lost the fight by split decision despite knocking his opponent down in the final round, with two out of the three judges scoring 76-73 in Fury’s favour.
      However, he didn’t seem too phased by the result when he took to social media just hours later to reveal how much money he made from the event.
      Paul posted a video on his Instagram story of himself switching from fake-crying to laughing with a caption that read: “When you lost but made $30m.”
      The social media superstar proposed a huge winner-takes-all wager ahead of Sunday’s fight.
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      But while Fury verbally accepted the deal on stage during the pre-fight press conference, he refused to sign the contract when it was handed it to him in a later interview with his dad, John Fury, insisting that it was checked over by lawyers first.
      Paul later revealed that his opponent had not signed the agreement at all.
      Had Fury put pen to paper, he would have DOUBLED his purse following Sunday’s win while Paul walked away empty handed.
      Instead, the YouTuber, who has over 20million subscribers, took $30m (£25m) from the event.
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      After the fight, Paul suggested that the reason behind his defeat was an illness.
      He said: “I felt flat, I got sick really bad twice in this camp. It wasn’t my best performance.
      “But I lost, I’m not making any excuses, I’ll just say it wasn’t my best performance tonight.
      “Like I said, we’re going to come back and get that W. Don’t judge me by my wins, judge me by my losses. We’re going to come back stronger.” More

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      Five next fights for Tommy Fury after stunning win over Jake Paul including rematch with rival and shock KSI bout

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      TOMMY FURY returns home with bragging rights, family reputation and most importantly an unbeaten record after beating Jake Paul. Fury edged a split-decision, despite being floored in the final round, to beat Paul in their grudge match in Saudi Arabia.
      Tommy Fury celebrates defeating Jake PaulCredit: Getty
      He promised to bury the YouTuber-turned boxer’s career in the Diriyah desert and move on to bigger and better things.
      But the allure of a money-spinning rematch or another all-celebrity boxing bout could be too good to turn down.
      Here, SunSport runs down what could be next for Fury.
      Jake Paul rematch
      Paul, 26, has a rematch clause in his contract meaning there could be another chapter in his feud with Fury, 23.
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      He said: “We can run it back. I think we deserve that rematch.”
      Fury added: “This is my first main event. If he wants a rematch, bring it on.”
      Jake Paul was beaten by Tommy Fury on pointsCredit: Getty
      KSI
      Paul was finally meant to settle his drawn out score with the British YouTube, music and crossover boxing star.
      But KSI, 29, warned if he lost to Fury, the bitter bout would be axed and he would turn his attention to the winner.
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      And Fury appears game as he said: “I’ll tell you now, if KSI wants to entertain a fight, he’s no Jake Paul. I’ll take that no problem.”
      KSI and Tommy Fury are open to fighting each otherCredit: Getty
      Logan Paul
      The years of back and forth between Paul and Fury saw their family members dragged in, including brothers Tyson and Logan.
      So Logan, 27, may fancy trying to avenge his little brother’s defeat.
      Fury and his dad have both welcomed the bout before, with father John even claiming his son could fight Logan a WEEK after Jake.
      Jake Paul pictured with older brother LoganCredit: Instagram / @jakepaul
      Tyron Woodley
      Fury last year held tentative talks to fight Woodley, who was twice beaten by Paul.
      And the ex-UFC welterweight champion, 40, remains popular among fans, leading to calls for him to carry on boxing.
      Woodley is a proven pay-per-view attraction, which could help muster interest in a fight with Fury.
      Tyron Woodley was knocked out by Jake Paul in their rematchCredit: SHOWTIME
      Badou Jack
      Before Fury’s win over Paul, in the co-feature Jack, 39, finished Ilunga Makabu, 35, in the 12th and final round to become WBC cruiserweight champion.
      Interestingly, WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman confirmed to SunSport that Fury would receive a ranking if he beat Paul.
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      Meaning, if he is placed within the top 15 during the WBC’s next committee meeting, it would pave the way for a shot at Jack’s belt.
      Badou Jack stopped Ilunga Makabu in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty More

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      Five next fights for Jake Paul after Tommy Fury defeat including ex-UFC star, KSI grudge match and rematch

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      JAKE PAUL is waking up for the first time as a beaten boxer – and will now be left to plot his next move. The YouTuber-turned prizefighter lost a split-decision to Tommy Fury in Saudi Arabia following two years of bitter feuding.
      Jake Paul after defeat to Tommy FuryCredit: @mostvaluablepromotions
      And while the score seems to be settled for now, the rivalry may not be over with both already talking up a sequel.
      But Paul has plenty of avenues to explore, even with the first loss now on his professional boxing record.
      Here, SunSport runs down what could be next for the self-proclaimed Problem Child.
      Tommy Fury rematch
      Paul, 26, does have a rematch clause in his contract, allowing him a second fight with Fury, 23, if he pleases.
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      Both opened the door to doing it again, as Paul said: “We can run it back. I think we deserve that rematch.”
      Fury said: “This is my first main event. If he wants a rematch, bring it on.”
      Jake Paul was beaten by Tommy Fury on pointsCredit: Getty
      Nate Diaz
      Paul claimed the ex-UFC welterweight, 37, would be his next opponent after Fury.
      The rematch may change that, but still a fight with Diaz makes both sense and money.
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      And following a defeat to Fury, the bout may be deemed closer to call now by the bookmakers and fans alike.
      Nate Diaz is a free agent after leaving the UFCCredit: Getty
      KSI
      The social media sensation, 29, was quick to rub salt in the wounds following Paul’s setback.
      And it could hamper their supposed plans to finally fight in December, after KSI warned he would fight Fury should the Brit win.
      But with so much money and rivalry at stake, the bitter grudge match should never be ruled out.
      KSI mocked Jake Paul for his loss to Tommy FuryCredit: PA
      Mike Perry
      The former UFC fighter-turned bare-knuckle boxer, 31, was the back-up if Fury pulled out again, following his two prior withdrawals.
      There was even rumours of a two-fight deal in boxing and MMA after Paul signed for the UFC’s rivals PFL.
      If Paul is looking for a suitable style match-up to build back, Perry’s stand and brawl tendencies could make him a smart choice.
      Mike Perry was a back-up alternative to fight Tommy FuryCredit: Getty
      MMA debut
      Paul revealed he is eyeing an MMA debut with PFL in 2024, while also helping promote their shows.
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      But following three tireless years as a pro boxer, the American could fancy a change of scenery.
      And there may not be a better time for him to swap the ring for the cage.
      Tommy Fury and Jake Paul embrace following their fightCredit: Reuters More

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      ‘Send me the contract’ – British boxing legend tells Jake Paul he could fight him next… if he beats Tommy Fury

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      CARL FROCH has urged Jake Paul to put up or shut up about fighting him.The former WBC super-middleweight champion has found himself embroiled in a war of words with the YouTuber turned-boxer Paul.
      Jake Paul will throw down with Tommy Fury in Saudi Arabia tonightCredit: AFP
      The Problem Child has a number of fighters hoping to face him nextCredit: INSTAGRAM@JAKEPAUL
      Former WBC super-middleweight champ Carl Froch is willing to fight Jake PaulCredit: GETTY
      Former Disney star Paul is willing to dance with Froch after his Saudi showdown with Tommy Fury, provided the Brit beats UFC legend Anderson Silva.
      And The Cobra is willing to come out of retirement to teach The Problem Child a lesson.
      He said: “If he ends up getting a massive ego and starts to believe his own hype, if he does the job against Tommy Fury tonight, which he’s still got to do, then we’ll look at it.
      “If he’s serious about it, get the contract sent over to me [and] we’ll have a serious look at it and we’ll take it from there.
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      “But he’s got a job to do tonight, first, with Tommy Fury.”
      Froch, however, reckons Paul’s insistence that he faces Silva is a sign he’s not keen on the fight.
      The 45-year-old added: “For him to put parameters and that I’ve got to fight Anderson Silva tells me he’s already putting a hurdle in front of it.
      “Jake Paul, it kills him, because I never give him any credit. Maybe I’ll start to give him credit if he does the job against Tommy Fury this evening.
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      “But listen, I’ll take that challenge no problem.”
      Froch was less than impressed by Paul’s win over Silva, which has him convinced the fight may be rigged in the YouTuber’s favour.
      He said: “When there’s so much money at stake, we don’t like fights are fixed or what’s going off in the background, but there’s always stuff circulating to say, listen, this is a gravy train that needs to keep going.
      “And he’s making a lot of money, Jake Paul, because he knows what he’s doing.
      “He speaks well, he’s got a social media influence.
      “And I don’t think his story stops here with Tommy Fury.

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      “I think there is something deeper going on.
      “I don’t want to put my tinfoil hat on, but what’s going to happen tonight is that I’m going to be watching this with close eyes.
      “I’m going to be looking at this saying, ‘Right, what’s Tommy Fury doing? How’s he standing? How’s he jabbing?
      “‘What’s he up to? Is he in there trying?’ I’ve got all these things going off [shakes hands above his head].
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      “Until I see Jake Paul and Tommy start exchanging leather, up close and in range.
      “I’m not going to be convinced that this is genuine. But Tommy Fury better be.” More

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      Carl Froch hints he KNOWS who will win Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury as Brit boxing legend fears fight could be fixed

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      CARL FROCH has suggested the powers that be may have a hand in Jake Paul beating Tommy Fury.Social media stars Paul and Fury, 23 and 26 respectively, will finally settle their two-year feud in a Saudi showdown TONIGHT.
      Weigh-In Results: Jake Paul vs. Tommy FuryCredit: TOP RANK
      Paul goes into the clash on the back of a decision win over UFC legend Anderson SilvaCredit: REUTERS
      Ex-world champ Carl Froch reckons Paul’s clash with Fury may be fixedCredit: BT SPORT BOX OFFICE
      Paul goes into the biggest fight of his career on the back of a decision victory over former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva.
      Former Disney star Paul had to deal with accusations his clash with The Spider was fixed, a notion former WBC super-middleweight champ Froch agrees with.
      The Cobra said: “I question the manner in which this fight [against Anderson Silva] was won. I feel like Anderson Silva wasn’t trying.”
      The manner in which Paul beat Silva has Froch convinced there potentially could be some foul play in his clash with former Love Island star Fury.
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      He said: “When there’s so much money at stake, we don’t like fights are fixed or what’s going off in the background, but there’s always stuff circulating to say, listen, this is a gravy train that needs to keep going.
      “And he’s making a lot of money, Jake Paul, because he knows what he’s doing. He speaks well, he’s got a social media influence.

      “And I don’t think his story stops here with Tommy Fury.
      “I think there is something deeper going on. I don’t want to put my tinfoil hat on, but what’s going to happen tonight is that I’m going to be watching this with close eyes.
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      “I’m going to be looking at this saying, ‘Right, what’s Tommy Fury doing?
      “‘How’s he standing? How’s he jabbing?
      “‘What’s he up to? Is he in there trying?’
      “I’ve got all these things going off [shakes hands above his head].
      “Until I see Jake Paul and Tommy start exchanging leather, up close and in range.

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      “I’m not going to be convinced that this is genuine. But Tommy Fury better be.”
      Froch, 45, has recently found himself embroiled in a war of words with American Paul, who has challenged him to earn a lucrative payday against him by beating Silva.
      And the pride of Nottingham is open to coming out of retirement to put a beating on The Problem Child.
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      He said: “If he’s serious about it, get the contract sent over to me [and] we’ll have a serious look at it and we’ll take it from there.
      “But he’s got a job to do tonight, first, with Tommy Fury.” More