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      Conor McGregor’s training partner Dillon Danis reveals he signed to fight Logan Paul until WWE star injured his knee

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      DILLON DANIS revealed he “100 per cent signed” to fight Logan Paul until injury scrapped the boxing bout. Paul was due to co-headline a pay-per-view event alongside his former opponent-turned business partner KSI.
      Logan Paul was set to fight Dillon Danis before suffering a knee injuryCredit: Splash
      Dillon Danis pictured with Conor McGregorCredit: Social Media
      But the YouTube star suffered a horror knee injury when challenging Roman Reigns for the Undisputed Universal title.
      Paul underwent surgery and it forced his boxing return to be scrapped, so Danis instead agreed to fight KSI on January 14 in London.
      He told the MMA Hour: “I was supposed to fight Logan. I don’t know if you know this. Logan was completely signed, 100 per cent signed.
      “And we were going to announce it on the same date then he did that match with Roman Reigns, and he blew his knee out.
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      “And then they were like, ‘Do you want to wait for Logan?’ so I could have waited for Logan.
      “But he was like ‘I don’t know about my knee; I could be out for six months.’ I’m like ‘dude I’ve been out long enough, I’m going to fight’ so I took KSI.
      “I wanted Logan more because we had more beef with the Pauls and stuff.
      “It would have been in Houston where the Houston Rockets play, the Toyota Centre.
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      “I’d rather be here, I don’t want to go to London, but I run London too.”
      Paul, 27, has not boxed since taking American legend Floyd Mayweather, 45, the distance in their June 2021 exhibition.
      Danis, 27, meanwhile has a 2-0 MMA record but has not fought since 2019 after suffering from knee injuries himself.
      The jujitsu expert, most commonly known as Conor McGregor’s training partner, is set to make his boxing debut against KSI, 29.
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      Conor McGregor says he ‘carried’ Floyd Mayweather in boxing fight as UFC star feuds with rival Nate Diaz online

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      CONOR MCGREGOR has sensationally claimed he “carried” Floyd Mayweather in their showdown.The UFC’s poster boy entered the boxing world in August 2017 to face the former five-weight world champion in what was aptly dubbed ‘The Money Fight’.
      Conor McGregor entered the boxing world five years ago to face Floyd MayweatherCredit: GETTY
      Mayweather stretched his perfect record to 50-0 with a win over the UFC starCredit: REUTERS
      But McGregor insists he “carried” the boxing legend throughout their boutCredit: GETTY
      McGregor turned in a valiant display in the early rounds but succumbed to fatigue and was ultimately stopped in the tenth round of the Sin City showdown.
      Many boxing fans believe Mayweather “carried” The Notorious to make a spectacle of the bout, although the MMA superstar insists it was the other way around.

      In response to a dig from former UFC rival Nate Diaz, the Irishman said: “I carried Floyd.
      “Not next time. Like in the pub. One shot. Nighty night I don’t give a rats, U too.”
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      A rematch between the pair has remained a distinct possibility, with SunSport revealing talks between both parties on multiple occasions.
      Mayweather recently claimed a second showdown with the southpaw was on the cards, telling The Daily Mail: “I want to go out there this weekend and have fun.
      “Then I have another exhibition [in] Dubai in November and me and Conor McGregor in 2023.
      “We don’t know if it’s going to be an exhibition or a real fight.
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      “But there’s been talks of both. I would prefer an exhibition.
      “I am not into fights where I am going to take any real punishment.
      “So, guys like Conor McGregor and guys that don’t really hit hard such as YouTubers or UFC guys.
      “I don’t really mind colliding with those kinds of individuals but nothing where I am going to put myself in a position where I am going to harm myself or hurt myself.”
      McGregor responded by tweeting a picture of himself uppercutting Mayweather with the accompanying caption: “#notinterested.”
      Boxing legend Mayweather was last in action in November in an exhibition bout with YouTuber Deji.
      McGregor, meanwhile, hasn’t fought since breaking his leg in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier last July.
      Conor McGregor hopes to return to the UFC early next yearCredit: Sportsfile
      The Dubliner, however, is planning to return to action early next year, recently saying: “Early 2023 I’m aiming for.
      “Sometime in that first quarter.
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      “That will give me a good couple of months [to prepare].
      “Once I wrap this [filming Road House] up in a couple of days, get the camp going [for] a good couple of months. And get going.” More

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      Conor McGregor stunned by ‘fascinating’ Zion Clark win and reveals why MMA fighter with no legs is so tough to beat

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      CONOR MCGREGOR showered Zion Clark with praise after he beat an able-bodied fighter despite not having legs.Clark shot to fame over the weekend after a clip of him defeating Eugene Murray went viral on social media.
      Conor McGregor was wowed by Zion Clark’s performanceCredit: PA
      Clark won his first bout against an able-bodied MMA fighterCredit: @Sportsville_
      Clark was born without lower limbsCredit: Getty
      The former college wrestler – who was born without lower limbs due to a rare birth disorder – won via unanimous decision and was praised for his amazing takedowns.
      UFC legend McGregor joined in and shared the love for Clark, describing his win as “wild” and “fascinating”.
      The Notorious tweeted: “Absolutely fascinating to hear about this man’s debut and now see it.
      “Lighting entry on the low single. Wow! You should not connect to him in any shape or form. Frames only. Frame to strike. Fascinating!
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      “Congrats and so much respect to that man Zion Clark! MMA is the best sport!
      “Can’t kick as he is grounded opponent. The only way to stop him is to develop KO-ending shots mid-transitions in grappling. Very few on the planet possess this skill.
      “And to 3/4 way downward punch a jab there is just no power. Look at opponent’s attempt before the shot. Wild!”
      Clark is grateful for McGregor’s praise and promised fans this is just the start of his burgeoning MMA career.
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      He responded by saying: “Appreciate the love and respect McGregor this is just the start for me I’m excited to see how far I can take my fight game!
      “I proved the doubters wrong in wrestling becoming an All American and D1 Wrestler. All respect 👑💪🏽🥊” More

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      Jake Paul’s coach teases February 18 return fight as YouTube star starts training camp for next boxing bout

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      JAKE PAUL’S trainer BJ Flores has teased a February 18 return fight for the YouTube star. Paul, 25, most recently beat UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, in October, the biggest win in his 6-0 career.
      Boxing trainer BJ Flores with Jake PaulCredit: Instagram / @bjflorespro

      Now the American is back in training camp in his adopted base of Puerto Rico ahead of his next bout.
      And coach Flores, a former cruiserweight contender himself, may have given away the mystery date.
      In a now-deleted post, he tweeted ring card girl Jessica Yazmine: “Come to the Jake Paul fight Feb 18. Dm me if interested.”
      Paul boxed only once last year, due to Tommy Fury, 23, and Hasim Rahman Jr, 31, withdrawing from proposed fights.
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      It leaves the social media sensation-turned boxer wasting no time in getting back in the ring next year.
      Paul already confirmed he will fight again in February and sent offers to three different opponents.
      And one of them was celebrity boxing rival Fury with the two still in talks to reschedule their grudge match.
      The 8-0 Brit first pulled out last December with a rib injury and then again in August amid a US visa issue, which still persists today.
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      So Fury’s promoter Frank Warren is trying to negotiate a deal to fight Paul in the UK.
      Warren told Queensberry’s YouTube channel: “Everyone’s trying to make this fight happen.
      “I mean we had it, it was made a few months ago but he wasn’t allowed to travel, Tommy.
      “So we’re trying to do it over here now, trying to get it on. We’re working hard to see if we can get it done.”
      Tommy Fury and Jake Paul are still in talks to fightCredit: Amanda Westcott More

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      Anderson Silva’s son Kalyl, 22, wins professional boxing debut by KO with star hailed by UFC legend dad

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      ANDERSON SILVA’S son Kalyl won his professional boxing debut in front of his UFC legend dad. Both of Silva’s boys, Kalyl, 22, and Gabriel, 24, are experienced amateur kickboxing and Muay Thai fighters.
      Anderson Silva’s son Kalyl won his professional boxing debutCredit: @kalylsilva
      But his youngest has now crossed over to boxing and faced Paulo Roberto dos Santos Nascimento in Brazil.
      Kalyl, who also has a 2-1 kickboxing record, won the fight by knockout in round four.
      He posted on Instagram: “Pro debut started off with a bang ! 4th round KO.
      “Thank you to everyone that’s part of this journey with me. Forever thankful. On to the next!”
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      Silva, who left the UFC in 2020 as one of the greatest of all time, was ringside for the fight and hailed his son afterwards.
      He said: “Congratulations, champion pride. Strength and honor always.”
      Silva, 47, in October lost on points to YouTuber-turned boxer Jake Paul, 25.
      Both his sons helped the Brazilian icon prepare for the pay-per-view boxing bout.
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      But after losing over eight rounds, being floored in the final minutes, Silva still intends to continue fighting.
      He said: “If your dreams are small, your vision will be small, your goals will be limited, your targets will be mediocre, your road will be narrow, your ability to endure storms will be fragile.
      “I wish that you are not afraid of life — be afraid of not living it. There is no sky without storms, and no path without setbacks.”
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      Watch Jake Paul drop YouTuber in sparring… but former world champ claims tell-tale sign proves fighter took a dive

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      JAKE PAUL dropped YouTuber Donald De La Haye with some brutal body shots – but ex-world champion Sergio Mora isn’t buying it. De La Haye – known as Deestroying – challenged social media star-turned-unbeaten boxer Paul to a scrap.
      Jake Paul dropped YouTuber Deestroying in sparringCredit: INSTAGRAM
      But it did not go well for the Costa Rican-American influencer, who was floored after just three punches.
      Although Mora, a former light-middleweight champ and now pundit, wasn’t convinced.
      He tweeted: “When a fighter is hurt to the body and goes down he instinctively covers up the spot where the punch landed!!!
      “The LAST thing a fighter does is open up his arms and expose his ribs!”
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      Paul’s trainer BJ Flores, an ex-cruiserweight contender, defended the sparring and said the American only threw punches to the body.
      Flores tweeted: “We love him! That’s why Jake didn’t punch for the first 1 minute 30 seconds and just let Deestroying do his thing.
      “Those were the first punches Jake threw.”
      After the session, Deestroying said: “His hands are so heavy and it doesn’t even look like he’s trying.
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      “They told me to go at my pace and he’s going to match my pace. That boy tagged me in the face, tagged me in the sternum, couldn’t breathe. A minute and 38 is all it took.”
      Paul said: “He’s fast, he’s got heart and b****s doing what a lot of people wouldn’t do which is get in the ring with me.
      “So respect to him and he’s athletic.. took some shots. If he really worked at it he could be good.”
      Paul, 25, is back in his adopted training base of Puerto Rico ahead of his next fight.
      He in October beat UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, in the biggest win of his 6-0 career.
      And Paul is still in talks to reschedule his grudge match with Tommy Fury, 23, at the third time of asking.
      YouTuber Deestroying with Jake Paul during their sparring sessionCredit: INSTAGRAM More

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      KSI reveals why he is DELAYING Jake Paul grudge match after turning down offer to fight YouTube rival in middle of 2023

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      KSI has admitted he is DELAYING a grudge match with Jake Paul after turning down a fight offer for the middle of 2023. The YouTuber, rapper and crossover boxing star admitted he was motivated to jump back into the ring to settle the score with Paul once and for all.
      KSI ahead of his next fight with Dillon DanisCredit: PA
      Jake Paul has long feuded KSICredit: AP
      But KSI has maintained he will RETIRE from boxing once he finally fights his American rival.
      So he is taking his time and trying to fit in as many bouts as possible before signing off with a blockbuster against Paul.
      KSI said: “I could fight Jake middle of next year if I wanted to, I was definitely offered to, but I said ‘nah’ because I’m enjoying this too much.
      “I don’t know if that’s kind of weird, I just didn’t expect to be so obsessed with being able to improve so much.
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      “I think I’m on a level where I’m able to keep going and keep going way further than I thought.
      “It’s crazy, I never thought I’d ever be able to do a 5k in under 20 minutes and now I’m breezing past that, now that’s nothing.
      “To know that I could just go further beyond, I think it’s just sick and I don’t really want to end it so quick because I know once I fight Jake it’s done.
      “I’ve no interest to do anything else boxing-wise, so I don’t know why I’d want to end it so quickly, I’m just enjoying the journey too much.”
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      KSI, 29, beat Paul’s brother Logan, 27, when the two turned professional for their 2019 rematch, having drawn a year before.
      The former opponents turned business partners, later launching hydration drink Prime.
      But there is no love lost for younger brother Jake, 25, who is out to even the family score.
      The American is 6-0 himself, most recently beating UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, in the biggest win of his career.
      Meanwhile, KSI returns on January 14 against 2-0 MMA fighter Dillon Danis, 29, commonly known as Conor McGregor’s training partner.
      But he confirmed talks with Paul’s camp over a fight next year are actively taking place.
      KSI told SunSport: “We’re working on negotiations.
      “I don’t want to say the venue but we’re looking at certain venues and yeah, we are talking. 
      “We’re talking now and it’s going to take about a year for the fight to happen.
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      “It’s going to take a while to happen but we’re making sure it actually happens.”
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      KSI confirms talks are officially underway for massive Jake Paul fight with venues being eyed for YouTube grudge match

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      KSI has confirmed talks to fight Jake Paul are officially underway. The pair of bitter YouTube rivals have feuded ever since both deciding to step foot in the ring.
      KSI has confirmed talks to fight Jake Paul are officially underwayCredit: Getty
      Jake Paul and KSI have long feuded each otherCredit: Rex
      But KSI revealed opposing camps are directly in discussions for a massive grudge match next year with venues currently being eyed.
      He told SunSport: “We’re working on negotiations.
      “I don’t want to say the venue but we’re looking at certain venues and yeah, we are talking. 
      “We’re talking now and it’s going to take about a year for the fight to happen.
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      “It’s going to take a while to happen but we’re making sure it actually happens.”
      KSI, 29, beat Paul’s brother Logan, 27, when the two turned professional for their 2019 rematch, having drawn a year before.
      The former opponents turned business partners after later launching hydration drink Prime.
      But there is no love lost for younger brother Jake, 25, who is out to settle the family score.
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      The American is 6-0 himself, most recently beating UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, in the biggest win of his career.
      Paul has voiced lofty ambitions of winning boxing world titles and even beating Mexican legend Canelo Alvarez, 32.
      But for KSI, his sole aim is to take down his arch nemesis and claimed he will RETIRE once doing so.
      He said: “For me my main goal is Jake Paul and I don’t want to fight Jake Paul instantly because I know once I fight him and beat him then it’s done. 
      “I wouldn’t want to fight anymore because I wouldn’t have any more goals in boxing, I would have achieved what I strived for. ”
      The sworn enemies are primed to put their unbeaten records and reputations on the line in 2023 if they avoid losing in the interim.
      But KSI admitted he cannot bring himself to support Paul winning, even if it means missing out on the chance to break his streak.
      He said: “For me if Jake loses, I’ll fight the person that beats Jake. And then I’d leave it at that. 
      “That’s where I’m at. If Anderson Silva beat Jake, I’d be like, ‘OK, let me fight Anderson Silva.’ 
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      “I think that’s the mindset. I just despise Jake so much that I could just never be in his corner.
      “If Jake does carry on winning, I guess you can say it just hypes up our fight in the end.” 
      Jake Paul and KSI are in talks to fight in 2023Credit: GETTY More