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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

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      Rap superstar Drake has bet more than $1BILLION on sport in the last year, including losing $1m on football match

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      RAP superstar Drake enjoys the thrill of high stake bets on sports events and casinos, and has risked nearly £1BILLION in the last year.Drake joined crypto casino, Stake, under the name DeepPockets6 in December 2021.
      Drake has risked close to £1BILLION on sports and casino betsCredit: Getty
      Drake’s latest high stakes bet is on Jake Paul to knock out rival Tommy Fury on SundayCredit: Skill Challenge Entertainment
      And the 36-year-old isn’t shy about posting his gambling activity to his social media sites.
      The figures often send heads spinning.
      In fact, Casino.org say Drake wagered cryptocurrency worth over £800million in just two months after joining Stake on various sports and casino bets.
      Jake Paul is next on Drake’s tip list, with the artist slapping down over £300,000 on the American to KNOCK OUT rival Tommy Fury in Saudi Arabia on Sunday.
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      If the bet comes in, Drake is set to take home an incredible £1.2m.
      Drake’s sports bets range from combat sports, to Formula One, to football and even American football.
      And unfortunately, he is not often lucky with the notorious ‘Drake curse’ becoming legendary folklore online.
      SunSport takes a look at some of Drake’s BIGGEST sports bets.
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      Drake’s UFC bets
      In March 2022, Drake slapped £230,000 on Jorge Masvidal to defeat UFC rival Colby Covington.
      A win would’ve seen Drake pocket over £862,000.
      However, Masvidal lost via decision.
      Two months later, Drake lost £357,000 after tipping Justin Gaethje to beat Charles Oliveira.
      The payout would’ve been north of £800,000 again.
      July, however, was a better month for Drake.
      Drake bet £113,000 on fellow Stake ambassador, Israel Adesanya, to beat Jared Cannonier.
      Adesanya won via decision and Drake saw a return of £750,000.
      And just ten days later, Drake bet on Liverpudlians Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann.
      Drake wagered £1.84m on McCann to see off Hannah Goldy and Pimblett to beat Jordan Leavitt.
      The bet came in and Drake saw a return of over £3m.
      As a thank you, Drake sent both McCann and Pimblett a Rolex.
      However, the next month it was back to losing on UFC.
      In August, Drake lost tow consecutive bets totalling £359,000 on Kamaru Usman and Jose Aldo.
      And in November, £1.67m was put on the line for Adesanya to beat Alex Pereira in a UFC 281 title fight.
      But in what could’ve been a £2.42m payout resulted in a £1.7m loss.
      Drake lost £1.7m on Israel Adesanya to beat Alex PereiraCredit: Reuters
      Drake’s dabbling in football
      Drake keeps a watchful eye on football and hasn’t been scared to bet big bux.
      In October last year, £502,000 was bet on both Arsenal and Barcelona to win their respective matches.
      Arsenal came through on their part of the bet, winning 1-0 away at Leeds.
      Barca, however, lost 3-1 to rivals Real Madrid.
      To rub salt into the wounds, Barca’s kit featured the OVO owl ogo in a sponsorship courtesy of Spotify.
      Drake was honoured after becoming the first artist to hit 50bn Spotify streams.
      He also joined billions from around the world in watching last November-December’s World Cup.
      Drake bet £837,000 on Argentina to win the World Cup in the final against France – but lost on a technicality.
      The global sensation would’ve seen a return north of £2.26m had Argentina beaten France in regular time.
      Kylian Mbappe’s late equaliser forced the game into extra-time.
      Argentina went on to win the 3-3 final on penalties, despite Mbappe scoring a hat-trick.
      Drake lost money on Barca, who were donning his OVO logo against Real MadridCredit: Getty
      Better luck with US sports
      In February 2022, Drake took home over £449,000 on the LA Rams to win the Super Bowl against the Cincinnati Bengals and Odell Beckham Jr to score an anytime touchdown.
      Though he lost a separate prop bet on ODJ worth £328,000.
      He did manage to recover £196,000 on his Californian namesake, Drake London, to be the 1st drafted Wide Receiver.
      Drake’s good fortunes with NFL bets continued into the recent season.
      Despite losing £174,000 on the Miami Dolphins in September last year, Drake cashed out a whopping £1.67m on a £240,000 bet in November.
      He tipped the Buffalo Bills, Dallas Cowboys and the Kansas City Chiefs to be victorious in their Week Four matchups.
      For the Super Bowl earlier this month, Drake won BIG.
      The Certified Lover Boy won over £1.25m after the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Philadelphia Eagles in Arizona.
      Drake has seen good returns in basketball, baseball and hockey.
      In April, Drake took home a combined total of £610,000 on NBA bets thanks to the Golden State Warriors and the Dallas Mavericks.
      In baseball the same month, Drake won over £96,000 thanks to the Toronto Blue Jays beating the Boston Red Sox.
      Drake’s baseball luck continued in May in a Game 7 parlay.
      The Dallas Mavericks, Calgary Flames and the New York Rangers saw Drake turn his £258,000 stake with 8.64 total odds into an impressive £1.97m.
      In June, Drake lost £376,000 after predicting the New York Rangers to win the NHL Eastern Conference Finals, as well as the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Championship series.
      Unfortunately, the slip was ruined before it got started and Drake missed out on a cool £1.33m.
      Drake won big after the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl win this monthCredit: Rex
      Drake’s need for speed
      Drake is also an F1 fan.
      He tipped Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc to win the 2022 Spain Grand Prix with the Monegasques starting the race on pole position.
      Drake placed £251,000 on Leclerc to win – but the Ferrari ace retired on lap 27 with a turbo and MGH-U failure.
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      Max Verstappen, who went on to win the world title in 2022 defending his 2021 crown, went on to win the race and captured the lead in the driver standings.
      Drake missed out on £627,000.
      Drake bet on Charles Leclerc to win the 2022 Spain Grand Prix only for the Ferrari driver to retire on lap 27 despite starting on poleCredit: Getty More

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      Jake Paul’s brutal win over UFC star Tyron Woodley meant he beat Tyson Fury to Knockout of the Year in 2021

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      JAKE PAUL already has one win over the Fury family ahead of his grudge match with Tommy Fury. It came back in 2021, as YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul battled against former UFC Champion Tyron Woodley.
      Jake Paul brutally KOd Tyron Woodley in 2021Credit: AP
      And beat Tyson Fury’s knockout of Deontay Wilder to the Knockout of the Year awardCredit: AP
      Paul is facing Tommy Fury later todayCredit: AFP

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      Paul struggled in his first match against the ex-welterweight champ, before facing him in a rematch four months later and landing a thumping punch which KOd Woodley.
      This saw Paul win ESPN’s “Knockout of the Year” award.
      And it turns out he beat Tommy’s brother Tyson in the process.
      The “Gypsy King” landed his own brutal knockout punch that year in his fight with Deontay Wilder.
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      Fury was looking to put his rival down once and for all in the final instalment of their thrilling trilogy.
      A 2018 draw between the pair was followed by a Fury TKO victory in 2020 before Fury put an end to the trilogy in 2021.
      Despite dropping Fury to the floor a number of times in the early rounds, the “Bronze Bomber” was unable to capitalise and soon found himself on the ropes.
      Fury then landed the final blow with a right hook which left Wilder sleeping on the canvas.
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      Fury and Paul were subsequently both nominated for the fan-voted knockout of the year award.
      The result saw Paul win by a significant margin as he picked up 56 per cent of the vote.
      Meanwhile, Fury only received 37.3 per cent of the votes.
      The remaining votes saw 5.3 per cent go to Oscar Valdez’s 10th-round KO of Miguel Berchelt in the WBC super-featherweight title fight.
      While the other 1.5 per cent went to Gabe Rosado’s stunning punch and weave move on the previously unbeaten Bektemir Melikuziev.
      Paul will be once again hoping to land a KO over the Fury family, this time in a more direct fashion when he faces “TNT” later today.
      However, backup fighter Mike Perry posted a document claiming to be a so-called “script” for the fight.
      The baseless document, which promoters confirmed to SunSport is “fake”, suggests Paul will win the fight by TKO.
      Paul and Fury came face to face for the final time before their showdown in their weigh-in yesterday, with “The Problem Child” Paul antagonising Fury into pushing him. More

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      Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury fight predictions – Mike Tyson, Eddie Hearn and boxing world make their picks

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      ANTICIPATION is building ahead of Jake Paul’s clash with Tommy Fury – and the boxing world is split on who will come out on top. It’s the most high-profile clash for both stars so far and could have a huge effect on their future fighting careers.
      Fury and Paul went head-to-head at the weigh-in ahead of their fightCredit: YouTube / Seconds Out
      Paul has won all six of his bouts so far but is yet to face a full-time professional with a background in boxing.
      But the stakes are high for the outspoken American with a WBC cruiserweight ranking place up for grabs.
      And Fury, who has a 8-0-0 record, will give his career a shot in the arm with victory – but faces a serious hit to his reputation if he loses to his long-time rival.
      Everyone in boxing has a view on will win this huge contest in Saudi Arabia.
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      Mike Tyson
      Mike Tyson knows a thing or two about winning big grudge matches in the ringCredit: AFP
      Boxing legend Mike Tyson attended the final press conference between Paul and Fury as he got a chance to see the pair up close.
      And he does not fancy the younger Fury brother for the win at all.
      Tyson, 56, said: “I never saw Fury fight. I don’t know — I don’t think he’s gonna be able to beat Jake Paul.
      “Jake Paul, he’s getting better and better as he fights, and I don’t know if they brought him here to lose. So, we’re gonna find out.”
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      Floyd Mayweather
      Money has his own fight to worry about this weekend but still found time to cast an eye towards events in Saudi Arabia.
      And the legendary fighter, 46, believes that Fury’s experience gives him the edge.
      He said: “It’s good that Jake Paul is able to take his social media following and get some new eyes on the sport of boxing.
      “But this sport is something you can’t play with. Boxing is something you can’t play with. When you finally face a fighter who can really, really fight, then you’re going to find out what you’ve really got in the sport of boxing.”
      Eddie Hearn
      Anthony Joshua is among the fighters promoted by the experienced HearnCredit: Getty
      Eddie Hearn has seen plenty during his eventful career setting up big fights.
      But even the opinionated boxing promoter has admitted he’s completely changed his mind on the outcome of the fight.
      He said: “I have had a total U-turn on this fight. I thought Jake Paul was going to win this fight. I think Jake Paul has absolutely no chance to win this fight at all.
      “If Tommy Fury comes out aggressively and puts it on Jake Paul, this fight will not go two rounds.
      “This is a massive U-turn for me because both are limited. But Tommy Fury as limited as he is as a professional boxer, has been boxing for ten, 12 years, maybe more.
      “He has been in the ring against professional fighters, he has experienced that, he’s done the hard spars.”
      KSI
      KSI has faced Jake’s brother Logan on two occasionsCredit: Rex
      KSI has had a long-running rivalry with Paul and the pair are regularly involved in online spats.
      So it slightly surprising to hear that the Brit has tipped his old foe to win – but he thinks the clash won’t live up to expectations.
      He told the Zach Sang Show: “I do see Jake Paul winning … but I think it’s going to be a bit of a boring fight, if I’m being honest.
      “Both fighters are very standoffish. Jake is a lot more of a counter-puncher so he reacts to what you’re doing. And Tommy is also a bit more of a counter-puncher.”
      Anthony Taylor
      Anthony Taylor has the distinction of having shared a ring with both Paul and Fury.
      The MMA veteran turned boxer was Paul’s sparring partner in 2021 while he lost in a competitive fight with Fury in the same year. He has no doubt who will come out on top tomorrow.
      Taylor told SunSport: “Jake is just going to outbox Tommy. He’s just a far better boxer. Jake is going to control him with his countering.
      “Jake is more flexible and more fluid than Tommy, he’s got a higher ring IQ. 
      Derek Chisora
      Derek Chisora has faced Tommy’s brother Tyson three times in his career.
      Despite originally opting for The Problem Child, Del Boy has changed his mind.
      He told the Mirror: Jake right now looks to be the favourite. So all the odds are favouring Jake and everything, all the fans are saying ‘Jake, Jake, Jake’.
      “But I’ve got a feeling that Jake might get stopped by Tommy but if that happens then – oh wow.”

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      Michael Bipsing
      Retired UFC star Michael Bipsing has had his say on tomorrow’s big fight – and predicts an uncomfortable evening for Fury.
      He said: “Listen, Jake Paul isn’t just a YouTuber. He’s a boxer. He used to be a YouTuber, probably still is one, but he’s also a boxer.
      “Just because you discover your love for the sweet science later in life doesn’t mean you have to be labelled a YouTuber your entire life. The reality is Jake Paul is doing a lot of great things in the boxing world.
      “I thought it was a bad night at the office for Tommy Fury against Anthony Taylor. Some of his other fights he looked explosive, powerful, aggressive.
      “Against Anthony Taylor I didn’t see those. If he struggled against Anthony Taylor, he’s going to struggle against Jake Paul. That’s just my two cents, and I believe that he loses.”
      Ryan Garcia
      American lightweight boxer Ryan Garcia, who has a 23-0-0 record, kept his prediction short and sweet.
      The 24-year-old said: “Jake Paul [to win]. Funny, honest at times, and my friend.”
      Devin Haney
      Unbeaten boxer Devin Haney is expecting a good fightCredit: Getty
      Undisputed lightweight champion Devin Haney, 24, expects a close battle.
      The American told iFL TV: “Jake’s fought some former MMA champions, but Fury comes from a fighting family and has experience behind him, with it being in his bloodline.
      “I think it’s going to be a good fight! I think Jake will win, but it will be a tougher fight than people think.”
      Liam Smith
      Liam Smith’s stock is high after last month’s dramatic win over Christ Eubank Jr. He revealed he was backing his countryman.
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      Beefy said: “I do think it’s a good fight, I’ve always said I think that Jake is the best of the YouTubers. 
      “I think Tommy Fury is still learning his craft. I think he didn’t have much amateur pedigree but I think I’d have to go with Fury, just for the boxing.”  More

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      Jake Paul’s most controversial call-outs from X-rated McGregor slur to telling ex-world champ to fight on his undercard

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      JAKE PAUL is known for being a highly-controversial figure.And his life in the boxing ring has proven no different.
      Jake Paul has controversially called out numerous fighters in the pastCredit: AFP
      Conor McGregor was subjected to an X-rated rant from the YouTuber-turned-boxerCredit: Getty
      The YouTuber-turned-fighter, 26, takes on Tommy Fury in Saudi Arabia tomorrow night.
      And insults have been flying back and forth after a heated weigh-in on Saturday.
      Earlier this month, Paul told SunSport he’s “matured” and no longer has to make crass personal insults to get under the skin of potential opponents.
      But there have been plenty of fighters who have been brutally called out by Paul in the past.
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      CONOR McGREGOR
      Just over two years ago, Paul fired a crazy shot at UFC legend Conor McGregor in an explosive video posted online.
      That was despite only having two pro wins under his belt.
      Paul said:  “What the f*** is up you Irish c***? Good morning Conor McGregor.
      “I know you’re probably beating up old dudes in a bar right now or maybe you’re j***ing off as you’re sick of f***ing your wife, I mean, she’s a four [out of ten], Conor you could do a lot better, but happy Monday!
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      “My team sent you a $50 million offer this morning, $50 million cash, proof of funds, the biggest fight offer you’ve ever been offered.
      “But you’re scared to fight me Conor. You duck me as you’re scared to fight a YouTuber.
      “You’re 0-1 as a boxer, I’m 2-0 as a boxer. I just came off the eighth biggest pay-per-view event in history.
      “But you want to fight Dustin Poirier, who has less followers on Instagram than my f***ing dog, that’s a fact.
      “And Dana White, you’re a f***ing pussy, you ugly f***ing bald b***h.
      “You said there’s zero per cent chance of this fight happening but there’s zero percent of you getting some p****.
      “Conor, you’re scared, Dana, you’re scared. Sign the f***ing contract you idiots. Irish b****, f*** these guys.”
      Carl Froch made his feelings known about Paul last weekCredit: https://twitter.com/Carl_Froch
      CARL FROCH
      Former world champ Froch took an unexpected pop at Paul last week, calling him a “clown.”
      This prompted a furious reaction from the American, who demanded Froch fight on the UNDERCARD of his next bout.
      Paul said: “Carl Froch mad because I made more in one year than he made his whole career.
      “You want the payday. I get it. So let’s do this, fight Anderson Silva on my next card.
      “If you get lucky and beat him, we can step in the ring and you make your career payday. Let me know.”
      Paul fights rival Tommy Fury tomorrowCredit: AP
      TOMMY FURY
      This one comes as no surprise considering the pair had been verbally sparring for years ahead of tomorrow’s battle.
      But they almost came to blows after Paul beat Tyron Woodley last year after clashing in a corridor.
      Fury said: “You need to stop running my friend, let’s get it on.”
      Paul cheekily responded: “You can barely be my sparring partner for four rounds!”
      Paul previously mocked Floyd Mayweather’s legacy fightsCredit: EPA
      FLOYD MAYWEATHER
      The 50-0 Moneyman enjoyed a lucrative battle against Paul’s brother Logan, and his latest bout sees him take on Aaron Chalmers at the O2 Arena tonight.
      But that didn’t stop the younger sibling from slamming Mayweather’s “legacy” fights last year.
      Paul said: “Floyd Mayweather is ruining his legacy fighting no-name guys, wasting his fans’ money, wasting his fans’ time.
      “He doesn’t even know the names of the guys he’s fighting, and then he chooses to fight Comedy Shorts Gamer (Deji), influencer, to make some money to pay his tax bills.
      “Floyd Mayweather telling Jake Paul that you will only fight Jake Paul if he comes down to his weight, 140 pounds or something.
      “I can’t believe what’s going on in the world. I can’t believe this is real.
      “Floyd, I will fight you, and you know that’s one of the biggest fights to make in boxing.
      “I weigh 175, you weigh 165. We can get that done, make a couple 100 million.”
      Daniel Cormier did not hold back from giving Paul a piece of his mindCredit: Getty
      DANIEL CORMIER
      Not many people are willing to mess with a two-weight UFC ex-champ.
      Cormier was left incensed by Paul’s disrespect to Woodley in 2021, saying: “The way this dude talked to T-Wood makes my skin crawl.
      “All these kids are going to get taught a less I swear.”
      This saw Paul respond: “OK fat boy, so me vs you and J (J’Leon Love) vs T?”
      Things then spilled over at UFC 261 as Cormier and Paul clashed in the stands.
      Cormier said after: “I pointed at him, said ‘don’t play with me’. Because I’ll slap that s*** out of him, I don’t play those games.”
      Paul believes he could beat pound-for-pound No1 AlvarezCredit: EPA
      CANELO ALVAREZ
      Widely regarded as the best pound-for-pound fighter, Alvarez is one of a kind.
      But with just six pro wins under his belt, Paul reckons he could put the Mexican in his place.
      That’s after beating UFC legend Anderson Silva in a shock result.
      Paul said: “This is just the start. I want Nate Diaz. Canelo, you too.
      “You guys said, ‘You can’t beat a striker, you can’t beat a legend like Anderson Silva.’ I just did it. So why can’t I beat Canelo?”
      Paul has made no secret of his desire to fight MMA star Nate DiazCredit: AP
      NATE DIAZ
      After beating Silva, Paul also fixed his sights on fellow MMA star Diaz.
      He said: “I’ll be down. I just beat one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time.
      “Nate Diaz is easy work. Anderson Silva is way more difficult than Nate Diaz.”
      Paul also called out Diaz for engaging in a mass brawl during the fight, saying: “Nate Diaz was here acting like a b***h.
      “Everyone wants that fight. He tried to fight people in the hallway. Nate, stop fighting people for free.
      “Let’s do it in the ring, okay? I know you’re a little slow, buddy. But we can make that fight happen.
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      “It’s typical of him. That’s what he likes to do. He’s a street gangster.
      “He likes to act tough and he’s really not. Why are you trying to beat someone up in the hallway?” More