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      Jake Paul willing to fight Tommy Fury in Manchester on February 18 after offering Love Island star £2m deal

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      JAKE PAUL has offered to fight Tommy Fury on February 18 in Manchester in a bid to finally settle their grudge. Fury has twice been forced to pull out of facing Paul but talks are ongoing for the pair to once again reschedule.
      Jake Paul has offered to fight Tommy Fury on February 18Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      Tommy Fury is still in talks to fight Jake PaulCredit: Getty
      According to social media site The Bread Batch, a fight deal is in place for February 25 in Saudi Arabia.
      And YouTuber Wade Plem claimed Fury was being offered an improved $2.5m (£2m) sum to accept.
      Paul publicly responded: “I cannot confirm nor deny this accurate statement.
      “What I can confirm is Tommy Fury is never going to see the kind of money he is being offered to step in the ring with me. And yet he’s still on the run.”
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      Paul has gone on further and offered to fight Fury in his hometown of Manchester.
      He told The Mirror: “I have done everything in my power to make the fight happen against this 8-0 boxer, including offering to go to Manchester for February 18 in partnership with Frank and George Warren.
      “I’m looking at any other alternative to make this fight work.”
      It is believed both deals are on the table for Fury, but a UK fight would bring home less than would be the case in the Middle East.
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      Fury, 23, first withdrew from fighting Paul, 25, due to a rib injury in December 2021 and then over a US visa issue in August 2022.
      His travel woes rules out a bout in America, leaving Britain and the Middle East as frontrunners to host.
      But Paul, who last beat 47-year-old UFC legend Anderson Silva in October, claimed his efforts were being knocked back.
      And it could see bare-knuckle boxer and ex-UFC welterweight Mike Perry, 31, offered the fight instead.
      Paul said: “Mike Perry, it might be your lucky year, because Tommy is running again.
      “If only the fans knew how much I was offering Tommy and he’s still ducking me. It’s pretty sad.”
      Ex-UFC star Mike Perry could fight Jake PaulCredit: Getty More

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      ‘He’s still ducking me’ – Jake Paul says Tommy Fury is ‘running again’ and teases fight with ex-UFC star Mike Perry

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      JAKE PAUL has accused Tommy Fury of “running” from their fight and could now turn to Mike Perry for his boxing return. The YouTuber-turned-prizefighter plans to return by February but is still without a confirmed opponent.
      Jake Paul has accused Tommy Fury of ‘running’ from their fight
      Tommy Fury is still in talks to fight Jake Paul
      Fury’s promoter Frank Warren revealed talks to reschedule his grudge match with Paul were ongoing.
      But the American took to social media to claim his celebrity boxing rival is refusing offers sent to him.
      Paul said: “Mike Perry, it might be your lucky year, because Tommy is running again.
      “If only the fans knew how much I was offering Tommy and he’s still ducking me. It’s pretty sad.”
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      Fury, 23, has twice pulled out of fighting Paul, 25, firstly due to a rib injury in December 2021 and then over a US visa issue in August 2022.
      But the 8-0 boxer, brother of 34-year-old WBC heavyweight champion Tyson, has been given the chance to once again reschedule.
      And it was rumoured Fury was being offered $2million to fight Paul, who beat UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, in October to move to 6-0.
      It leaves Perry, 31, as a wildcard alternative to welcome the social media sensation back to the ring.
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      The former UFC welterweight left the MMA promotion in 2021 and signed with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.
      He is 2-0 in BKFC and recently took to Twitter to reveal a signed bout agreement with Paul.
      And if Fury fails to agree terms with the self-proclaimed “Problem Child” – Perry could be the selected opponent.
      Mike Perry reveals he signed to fight Jake PaulCredit: Rex More

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      Jake Paul offers ex-UFC star Nate Diaz two-fight deal including boxing and MMA bouts after signing for promotion PFL

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      JAKE PAUL has offered to fight Nate Diaz in both boxing and MMA after signing for the Professional Fighters League. The YouTuber-turned prizefighter announced he has penned a deal with MMA promotion PFL and plans to debut in the cage.
      Jake Paul has offered to fight Nate Diaz in both boxing and MMA
      Nate Diaz was at Jake Paul’s last fightCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      So he is willing to face Diaz, who last year left the UFC, as part of a two-bout deal in both sports.
      Paul said on his YouTube channel: “I’ve already disrupted boxing and now it’s time to disrupt MMA.
      “I know this is such a tough sport and it’s not going to be easy but if I can do it in boxing, I can do it in MMA.
      “I’m so dedicated to this I offered Nate Diaz a two-fight deal; first we box, then six months later we fight MMA in the PFL SmartCage and lay it all on the line.
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      “If that’s not balls then I don’t know what is. Nate Diaz, I’m down to fight you in your own damn sport. It’s a two-fight, let’s make it happen.”
      The PFL is MMA’s only league format and consists of a Regular Season and Playoff.
      Stars in each weight have two qualifying bouts with the top four progressing to the knockout stages.
      It culminates in a championship finale where a $1million cheque and title belt is on the line.
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      Paul, 25, has signed to fight in MMA and also founded the PFL’s “super-fight pay-per-view division” in which he will also compete in.
      Diaz, 37, meanwhile is a free agent having ran out his contract with the UFC, last beating Tony Ferguson, 38, in September.
      He was ringside in October at Paul’s last fight, to watch the American beat UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, on points.
      The social media sensation is set to return in February but is still without a named opponent for his seventh boxing bout.
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      Jake Paul signs contract to fight in MMA with PFL with debut this year – but plans to continue boxing career

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      JAKE PAUL has followed through on his vow to compete in MMA – by signing with the Professional Fighters League.The YouTuber turned boxer has flirted with the prospect of competing in mixed martial arts for the last two years – although his numerous hints weren’t taken seriously.
      Jake Paul has long teased a move to the mixed martial arts worldCredit: Reuters
      The Problem Child has inked a multi-year deal with the Professional Fighters LeagueCredit: EPA
      Paul has acquired equity in the PFL and will compete in their “super fight” divisonCredit: GETTY
      But he appears to be on course to make good on his promise by inking a multi-year deal with the PFL – which is rapidly on course to becoming MMA’s second major promotion.
      Paul – who has bought equity in the company along with business partner Nakisa Baridian – plans to compete in the promotion’s newly-formed “Super Fight” division.
      According to the promotion, the division will see combatants earn a whopping 50 per cent of the revenue generated by pay-per-view sales.
      Paul’s official role with the promotion will be “head of fighter advocacy.”
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      In an interview with The New York Times, he said: “This is about changing MMA, disrupting, innovating, and creating the next big league.”
      The Super Fight division will feature on two fight cards this year, although no bouts have been finalised.
      Paul, 25, plans to compete twice this year – once in boxing and once in MMA.
      The PFL are excited to have the social media sensation on board, with CEO Peter Murray saying: “He’s got a growing boxing career.
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      “But it doesn’t prevent him from entering into the sport of MMA, and we’re excited about that.”
      In less than four years, the PFL is on the precipice of becoming the second-biggest mixed martial arts promotion in the world.
      Co-founder Donn Davis told fighters: “You’re not a prisoner anymore to [the] UFC.
      “You can now choose UFC or PFL., but what makes PFL different is we’re coming out with a true economic partnership for fighters.”
      Despite having very little MMA experience, Paul is looking forward to the challenge of fighting in the cage.
      Jake Paul admits he’ll have to get his kicking down before competing in MMACredit: Instagram @jakepaul
      He said: “The biggest thing for me would be getting the kicks down.
      “But I’m going to start now, moving forward with some extra time I have within this camp.
      “I’m going to put in some extra time, rolling around doing some jujitsu and learning some kicks.”
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      Paul hasn’t fought since his showdown with former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva, whom he defeated via unanimous decision.
      Prior to that, the former Disney star brutally knocked out former welterweight champ Tyron Woodley to stretch his record to 5-0. More

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      Manny Pacquiao, 44, announces boxing return with MMA promotion Rizin and teases next fight against ex-UFC star

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      MANNY PACQUIAO announced he will return to boxing with MMA promotion Rizin and teased his next fight against an ex-UFC star. The Filipino icon officially retired after defeat to Cuban Yordenis Ugas in August 2021.
      Manny Pacquiao announced he will return to boxing with RizinCredit: AFP
      But following a failed presidential election in the Philippines, Pacquaio talked up a boxing comeback and fought again in December.
      He beat South Korean YouTuber DK Yoo in an exhibition bout and has now signed up to fight again with Japanese MMA promotion Rizin.
      Pacquiao, 43, said: “There’s great action, there’s great fights in Rizin, and the atmosphere of the crowd is amazing.”
      The eight-division champion also confirmed that his contract is for a boxing bout and not kickboxing or MMA.
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      Floyd Mayweather, 45, has twice fought under Rizin, knocking out Tenshin Nasukawa, 24, and Mikuru Asakura, 30.
      Pacquiao was ringside in September to watch as Mayweather beat Asakura in two rounds, which sparked talk of a rematch.
      But Mayweather ruled out a second fight with his great rival, who he initially beat on points in 2015.
      The American legend has had five exhibition bouts himself since retiring as a professional in 2017 after beating ex-UFC champ Conor McGregor, 34.
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      Mayweather has faced kickboxers, MMA stars, YouTubers and even an ex-sparring partner.
      And after Pacquaio eased past DK Yoo, he looks set to also take on competition from the world of MMA in the boxing ring.
      Pacquiao added: “It’s good to have an exhibition fight last December 11, and I’m excited and so happy.
      “My opponent is martial art, who doesn’t know about boxing, so that’s why he experienced a hard time in the ring.
      “But this next exhibition match here in Japan, this is different because I think probably my opponent is a professional UFC, MMA fighter, so he knows how to punch and of course to cover.”
      DK Yoo after his exhibition with Manny PacquiaoCredit: AP More

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      Jake Paul called out by Mike Perry as ex-UFC star signs fight contract but says YouTuber ‘changed his mind’

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      BARE-KNUCKLE boxer Mike Perry has revealed he signed a contract to fight Jake Paul until the YouTube star “changed his mind”. Paul is set to return in February and announced he sent offers out to three different opponents.
      Jake Paul is set to make his boxing return in FebruaryCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Mike Perry claimed he signed a contract to fight Jake PaulCredit: Rex

      It appears ex-UFC welterweight and current Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship boxer Perry was one of them.
      He tweeted: “I signed a contract to fight @jakepaul but he changed his mind.”
      Perry, 31, then posted what he claimed was a contract to fight Paul, 25, and featured his signature.
      Paul most recently beat UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, in October, the biggest win in his 6-0 career.
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      And he is already back in training for his seventh professional bout as talks with celebrity boxing rival Tommy Fury, 23, continue.
      The two have twice signed to fight but Fury pulled out both times, firstly after a rib injury last December and then amid a US visa issue in August.
      His travel woes still persist today but promoter Frank Warren revealed negotiations between the two camps are ongoing.
      Warren told iFL TV: “Both sides are really eager to making it happen and I don’t think we’re far off getting it on.
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      “I think we’re quite close to making it happen.”
      Paul was ringside in November to watch Fury’s last bout, an exhibition against Rolly Lambert.
      It went the six round distance and afterwards the pair clashed at ringside as tempers threatened to boil over.
      Tommy Fury and Jake Paul are still in talks to fightCredit: BT Sport More

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      Floyd Mayweather, 45, called out to $200m exhibition fight by former protege-turned rival Adrien Broner

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER has been called out to a $200million exhibition fight by his former protege-turned rival Adrien Broner. The boxing legend has returned for five spectacle bouts since officially retiring in 2017 after beating UFC star Conor McGregor.
      Floyd Mayweather has been called out by Adrien BronerCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Adrien Broner is set to return on February 25 against Ivan RedkachCredit: Tom Hogan / BLK Prime
      His most recent was in November against YouTuber Deji, 25, in Dubai, which he won in round six.
      Now Broner, who was once mentored by Mayweather, wants to cash in with an exhibition against his old idol.
      He said on Round Da Way podcast: “These last couple of exhibitions that Floyd has been doing, he’s been getting threes, fours, fives, eights.
      “He say, ‘I got 10 million, 20 million.’ OK, cool. If that’s what he say, cool.
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      “But if me and him do an exhibition, automatically off the top, you got to give him 100million, and you’ve got to give me 100million.”
      Broner, a former four-division champion, was taken under Mayweather’s wing and was once primed to inherit the American legend’s throne.
      But inactivity and ill discipline out of the ring cost the current welterweight star throughout his prime.
      The pair subsequently became distanced over the years amid rumours of a rift between them.
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      Broner, 33, is now set to return on February 25 against Ivan Redkach, 36, having not fought since February 2021.
      Meanwhile, Mayweather, 45, has teased a return next month while eyeing a UK boxing debut.
      He told The Telegraph: “A bout is planned in the UK for 2023.
      “In February we’re looking forward to coming here and putting on an exhibition for the fans in the UK.
      “I’ve never had a chance to come over here and fight when I was actively boxing as a professional.
      “So hopefully in February I’ll come over and do an exhibition if it’s possible.”
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      Jake Paul admits he is ‘tired of beating these old dudes’ after being called out by Conor McGregor’s ex-opponent

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      JAKE PAUL admitted he is “tired of beating these old dudes” after being called out by Donald Cerrone. The YouTuber-turned prizefighter is 6-0 in his boxing career, most recently beating UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47.
      Jake Paul after beating Anderson SilvaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Conor McGregor fought Donald Cerrone in 2020Credit: Reuters
      That came after a pair of wins over former UFC champion Tyron Woodley, 40, and retired welterweight Ben Askren, 38.
      So Paul, 25, has no interest in facing “Cowboy” Cerrone, 39, who retired from the UFC last year.
      He told The Schmo: “I mean I don’t know, I’m kind of tired of beating these old dudes up like that.
      “You know what I’m saying? So, I’m just trying to get someone in there who is younger.
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      “But they’re all scared, honestly. They’re just trying to protect their records.”
      Paul has already confirmed he is set to return in February, following his points win over eight rounds against Silva.
      And 8-0 Tommy Fury, 23, remains a possible opponent with the pair of celebrity boxing rivals still in talks to fight.
      Twice Fury has been forced to pull out of the grudge match before, due to a rib injury and US visa issue, but negotiations to once again reschedule are ongoing.
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      Meanwhile Cerrone, who lost to Conor McGregor, 34, in 2020, has thrown his name into the hat to fight Paul.
      He said on the Thiccc Boy Studios: “Would I like to fight him? How could I say no to millions of dollars?
      “I would definitely go out there and do it, but I’m not sitting here saying, ‘Jake you’re a YouTuber, you’re not worth a f***, blah blah blah.’ No, man.
      “You’re making money and if you want to throw some money my way, I’m with you. The Jake Paul phenomenon is kind of crazy, it’s got everyone calling him out.
      “It’s kind of like the big Conor push. I feel like that’s happening with Jake Paul. Everyone wants in, and I don’t see why they wouldn’t, that’s a big money fight.
      “You can’t take it away from him. Everyone is saying those are rigged fights, and I think he’s hitting hard.
      “I really do think those are legitimate shots and strikes, and he’s been practicing boxing, and he’s whipping their asses.
      “I don’t think there’s any missed hype, I think he’s got something going.”
      Conor McGregor knocked out Donald Cerrone in 40 secondsCredit: Reuters More