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      Watch Tommy Fury in one of his first bouts as an amateur in leaked video ahead of Jake Paul fight

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      THROWBACK footage of Tommy Fury boxing in the amateurs has emerged ahead of his fight with Jake Paul. The celebrity rivals have announced the latest rescheduling of their grudge match, on February 26 in Saudi Arabia.
      Footage of Tommy Fury boxing in the amateurs has emerged onlineCredit: NWR Amateur Boxing Association’s
      Tommy Fury won the championship boutCredit: NWR Amateur Boxing Association’s
      Fury, 23, becomes the first opponent Paul, 26, will face with a recognised professional boxing record.
      And he has boasted of beating better opposition than the American when he was just a teenager.
      Fury had only 12 amateur bouts but did pick up development championships during that short period.
      In 2016, he reached the National Association of Boys and Girl Clubs final in the North West Region.
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      And he went on to beat Mehran Khan, later turning professional in 2018.
      For the last two years, he has been linked with a grudge match against YouTuber-turned boxer Paul.
      Fury was forced to pull out in the past due to a rib injury in December 2021 and amid US visa issues last August.
      But they hope third time will be the charm with a blockbuster set for the Middle East.
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      And Fury vowed to teach Paul a lesson as he boasted of holding the superior boxing experience when they faced off.
      He said: “I’ve beaten better people than you when I was 14 in the amateurs. I will school you. I’m not an MMA guy.
      “I was beating people better than you when I was 14, when you was messing about on Disney Channel, so don’t come round here pretending you’re about it when you’re not.”
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury facing offCredit: Getty More

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      ‘He’s a show fighter’ – Jake Paul backed to beat Tommy Fury because Brit ‘can’t punch properly’

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      JAKE PAUL has been backed to beat Tommy Fury because the Brit is all for show – according to ex-UFC champion Luke Rockhold. Paul is finally set to face Fury on February 26, who has been forced out of the grudge match twice before due to injury and US visa issues.
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury facing off ahead of their fightCredit: Getty
      It will be the YouTuber-turned prizefighter’s first opponent with a recognised professional boxing record in his 6-0 career.
      But Rockhold – who left the UFC this year – blasted 23-year-old Fury’s skills and predicted Paul to win the Saudi Arabia fight.
      He told InsideFighting: “You gotta have a dog in you. He ain’t got no dog in him. I’ve watched him fight. He doesn’t even finish his punches.
      “You know, he has no commitment to finishing it. He’s a show. He’s a show fighter. And I got Jake.
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      “And I don’t even think Jake has that much, like, he has commitment, at least. He doesn’t have patience.
      “He doesn’t have that f***ing mentality when he gets in the game, I think he’s blinded. He’s got that deer in the headlights, but at least he throws.”
      Paul, 26, beat UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, in his last fight in October, his biggest win to date.
      But Rockhold, 38, mocked the victory and called to fight the American after mutually parting with the UFC.
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      He said to TMZ: “Stop trying to fight little dudes. F***ing [155] pounders. You’re a middleweight.
      “If you want to fight a middleweight, I got hands. We can do anything we want. I really don’t care. I’d beat that guy in my sleep.”
      “I got some freedom to do some things and as you can see, I like throwing hands these days.
      “Fight people your own f***ing weight. Straight up. And champions, a real champion, a real contender.
      “A real someone who can put you on your ass. not old guys, 55-year-olds, or lightweights.
      “You can’t even get above a welterweight, dog, So, step up.”
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      ‘Shut the f*** up’ – Jake Paul slammed for hypocrisy by Jorge Masvidal over pay row with UFC boss Dana White

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      JORGE MASVIDAL has accused Jake Paul of hypocrisy over his row with UFC president Dana White about fighter pay. Paul has campaigned against White to boost the minimum pay of UFC stars, split revenues with them and to add a healthcare system.
      Jorge Masvidal with Dana White before his 2019 fight with Nate DiazCredit: Splash News
      Jake Paul has feuded with Dana White amid a row over UFC fighter payCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      But current UFC welterweight Masvidal has defended White and accused the YouTuber-turned boxer of underpaying fighters on his cards.
      Masvidal, 37, has just announced a boxing card promoted by himself and took a swipe at Paul, 26, in the process.
      He said on The MMA Hour: “I put my money where my mouth is. This motherf***er Jake Paul be talking about he pays fighters.
      “Shut the f*** up. When everybody sees what the f*** the card bill is, the whole card from top to bottom, I f***ing pay fighters.
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      “Me and my promotion pay fighters. My brothers and sisters so they can go earn a paycheck, kick ass and do what the f*** they do. All this other s*** is bulls*** and talk.”
      Boxing legend Roy Jones Jr, 54, is set to headline a card promoted by Masvidal against ex-UFC champion Anthony Pettis, 36.
      Meanwhile, Paul has headlined three events in his 6-0 career which have been co-promoted by his banner Most Valuable Promotions.
      The American even paid all undercard fighters half of their purses when his August bout with Hasim Rahman Jr, 31, was cancelled.
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      But Masvidal has still accused Paul of only looking after himself as he defended his UFC boss White.
      Masvidal said: “He’s always f***ing taking care of us and this doesn’t happen without Dana White and the UFC giving the permission so these guys can fight.
      “When I hear somebody like Jake Paul talking s*** about my business partners, I’m like f*** this idiot, what the f*** have you done in this sport, but feed yourself?
      “Shut the f*** up and now watch how the big boys do it.”
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      Blind amateur boxer prepares for debut fight – against fully sighted opponent

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      AN amateur boxer who is registered blind is ­preparing for his debut fight — against a fully sighted opponent.Thomas Seres, 23, can see only 3ft in front of him due to severe congenital glaucoma.
      Thomas Seres has a level 2 boxing certificate despite suffering severe congenital glaucomaCredit: NB PRESS LTD
      Thomas is looking for a fair fight hoping his opponent ‘doesn’t go easy on him’Credit: NB PRESS LTD
      But the Rocky fan will take part in a charity bout next month, saying: “Losing is not an option.”
      Thomas, who walks with a cane, said: “I’ve always wanted to box but didn’t think I could until I joined a boxing gym.
      “I’ll give it my best in the fight — win, lose or draw. Boxing’s quite an up-close sport so that’s in my favour, but I’ll struggle seeing some of the punches coming in.”
      Thomas, of Barnsley, who has a Level 2 boxing certificate, added: “I hope he doesn’t go easy on me for being blind.
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      “He’ll pay if he does. I have a knockout punch.”
      Thomas is currently training three days a week and weightlifting on the other days to be as strong as possible.
      He is fighting to raise money for Cancer Research UK. More

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      Francis Ngannou agrees to Tyson Fury fight in cage with Mike Tyson as special guest referee in bizarre clash

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      FORMER UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has accepted Tyson Fury’s calls for a hybrid boxing match.The Gypsy King is willing to box the Cameroonian in 4oz gloves should his undisputed heavyweight title fight with Oleksandr Usyk fail to come to fruition.
      Tyson Fury called out Francis Ngannou for a hybrid boxing match last monthCredit: ESPN
      The former UFC heavyweight champion has accepted Fury’s termsCredit: GETTY
      The Predator is willing to let boxing legend Mike Tyson referee the fightCredit: INSTAGRAM@HOTBOXINPODCAST
      And The Predator has no qualms with Fury’s ruleset for a freak show fight – which he wants to be reffed by boxing legend Mike Tyson.
      Ngannou agreed to the WBC heavyweight champion’s stipulations for the bout on Twitter, posting a tick next to each of the requirements.
      Before signing off the quote tweet as the ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’, he asked Fury: “What else?”
      Fury revealed his willingness to face vicious knockout artist Ngannou last month while lamenting the delay in finalising his historic clash with Usyk.
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      He said: “If the contract doesn’t get signed with Usyk next for the fight of the century in boxing, then we’ll do the Ngannou fight.
      “If these fellas don’t come up and sign the contract for the big fight, then we’re moving on to greener pastures.”
      Ngannou, 35, officially became a free agent last month after failing to come to terms over a new contract with the UFC.
      And the former refugee is confident a shock fight with the undefeated Fury could materialise.
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      He told Canal Afrique: “Let me remind you that Tyson Fury and I have been warming up on social media for more than two years.
      “Obviously, we all need this fight. It’s been long enough.
      “Hopefully we have the possibility of dotting the I’s.”
      He will likely, however, have to wait to get his hands on Fury is seemingly on course to face Usyk in April.
      Promoter Frank Warren said: “The fight will 100% take place on the last Saturday in April.
      “Where it takes will be determined within the next six or seven days.”
      “If we can’t do what we’re being asked to for Tyson and Usyk, then the fight will take place in the UK and we’ll have time to promote it and so forth.”
      “If it goes to the Middle East, it’s because they will pay a premium for the World Cup of boxing.” More

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      Roy Jones Jr to make boxing return aged 54 and take on UFC hero Anthony Pettis in bizarre eight-round professional clash

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      ROY JONES JR is set to return to the ring to take on ex-UFC star Anthony Pettis.The fight is set to be the main event on a pay-per-view card promoted by Jorge Masvidal’s Gamebred Boxing.
      Roy Jones Jr has not fought professionally since 2018Credit: Getty
      Anthony Pettis is a former UFC Lightweight championCredit: Getty
      The event is being organised by UFC star Jorge Masvidal
      And it is one of several match ups that will see boxers clash with MMA fighters including Jose Aldo and Vitor Belfort.
      Jones, 54, is set to fight Pettis in an eight-round clash that will take place on April 1 at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
      The former four-division champion has not entered the ring since taking on Mike Tyson in an exhibition bout in November 2020.
      And he last fought professionally in February 2018 when he beat Scott Sigmon.
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      Pettis has never boxed and his last MMA fight was in August, suffering a second defeat in a row to Stevie Ray.
      The 36-year-old was UFC Lightweight champion between 2014-25 but left the organisation in 2021.
      Event organiser Masvidal revealed he has always been a fan of Jones and was keen to work with the boxing legend.
      He told the MMA Hour: “I’ve always been a fan of Roy Jones
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      “Always wanted to work with Roy Jones in some capacity. He’s going to be fighting someone that inspired me in my career numerous times. WEC champion, UFC champion, I think both his wins for the UFC title were finishes.
      “[Pettis] has knockouts and finishes at 145, 155, 170, it’s crazy what this guy has done in his career in MMA. Great striker.
      “He agreed to fight the walking, living legend, the pound-for-pound king, one of the best fighters, athletes, I’ve ever seen in combat sports, period, versus Anthony Pettis.” More

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      Fans question Tommy Fury’s preparation for Jake Paul fight as Love Island star spars brutal bare-knuckle boxer

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      TOMMY FURY has divided opinion over his questionable training methods to fight Jake Paul. The celebrity boxing rivals are in camp after announcing the latest rescheduling of their bout, on February 26 in Saudi Arabia.
      Bare-knuckle boxer Danny Christie and Tommy FuryCredit: https://www.instagram.com/ifltvboxing/
      Jake Paul during a sparring session of his ownCredit: Instagram @jakepaul
      Paul, 26, has set up shop in Dubai, just 700 miles away from the scene of the pay-per-view fight in Riyadh.
      Meanwhile Fury, 23, has been training in Bolton at the Elite-Boxing in Bolton, headed up by head coach Alex Matvienko.
      And the gym welcomed Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship star Danny Christie through their doors to spar.
      Fans feared Fury made a mistake by bringing the bare-knuckle boxer into sparring opposed to a more traditional style.
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      One said: “He should be sparring real boxers.”
      Another said: “Another mistake from tommy.”
      One added: “Needs to be sparring top class boxers or people above him to prepare.. hope he don’t take it lightly.”
      But others suggested Christie’s style could match up well to Paul’s, who only debuted as a professional three years ago.
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      One said: “Pretty obvious why he’s chosen him for sparring you divs.
      “He will be quite similar to Paul in terms of technical ability quite crude and power reliant. Maybe a bit better technically than Paul if anything tbh he’s decent.
      “Will show tommy and his team ways to deal with that unpredictable unschooled if you style. Of course he’s sparring with other people, deary me.”
      Another argued: “Christie and Paul are similar styles! Good choice imo! Unorthodox!”
      One commented: “I’m a fan of this. Good little fighter is Danny and absolutely relentless. Good sparring for Tommy that.”
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      Jake Paul backed to beat Tommy Fury in grudge fight by ex-UFC star Luke Rockhold who says Brit ‘ain’t got no dog in him’

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      JAKE PAUL will beat Tommy Fury, who “ain’t got no dog in him”, according to ex-UFC champion Luke Rockhold. Paul is finally set to face Fury on February 26, who has been forced out of the grudge match twice before due to injury and US visa issues.
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury facing off ahead of their fightCredit: Reuters
      It will be the YouTuber-turned prizefighter’s first opponent with a recognised professional boxing record in his 6-0 career.
      But Rockhold – who left the UFC this year – blasted 23-year-old Fury’s boxing ability and predicted Paul to win the Saudi Arabia fight.
      He told InsideFighting: “You gotta have a dog in you. He ain’t got no dog in him. I’ve watched him fight. He doesn’t even finish his punches.
      “You know, he has no commitment to finishing it. He’s a show. He’s a show fighter. And I got Jake.
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      “And I don’t even think Jake has that much, like, he has commitment, at least. He doesn’t have patience.
      “He doesn’t have that f***ing mentality when he gets in the game, I think he’s blinded. He’s got that deer in the headlights, but at least he throws.”
      Paul, 26, beat UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, in his last fight in October, his biggest win to date.
      But Rockhold, 38, mocked the victory and called to fight the American after mutually parting with the UFC.
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      He said to TMZ: “Stop trying to fight little dudes. F***ing [155] pounders. You’re a middleweight.
      “If you want to fight a middleweight, I got hands. We can do anything we want. I really don’t care. I’d beat that guy in my sleep.”
      “I got some freedom to do some things and as you can see, I like throwing hands these days.
      “Fight people your own f***ing weight. Straight up. And champions, a real champion, a real contender.
      “A real someone who can put you on your ass. not old guys, 55-year-olds, or lightweights.
      “You can’t even get above a welterweight, dog, So, step up.”
      Luke Rockhold called out Jake Paul after leaving the UFCCredit: Getty More