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      Five next opponents for Jake Paul after YouTuber announces boxing return including Tommy Fury and ex-UFC star Nate Diaz

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      JAKE PAUL confirmed his boxing return is impending and has several opponents eyed in the pipeline. The YouTuber-turned boxer is coming off the biggest win of his 6-0 career in October, beating 47-year-old UFC legend Anderson Silva.
      Jake Paul is set to return in FebruaryCredit: Reuters
      It was his one and only fight of 2022 and Paul, 25, will waste no time in making a quick comeback next year.
      He tweeted: “Next fight in February. Offers out tomorrow to 3 potential opponents.”
      So here, SunSport runs down the options for Paul’s next fight.
      Tommy Fury
      The celebrity boxing rivals still have unfinished business after Fury, 23, was forced to pull out of their two prior proposed fights.
      Paul was ringside at Fury’s last bout this month and the pair soon struck an agreement to finally share the ring next year.
      Both teams have confirmed talks were underway, making the fight the most likely to come next.
      Tommy Fury and Jake Paul are still linked with a grudge matchCredit: BT SPORT
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      Nate Diaz
      Paul has long called out Diaz, 37, but the American’s contract with the UFC prohibited the boxing match.
      Now Diaz has left the UFC, opening the door to make an anticipated cross over to boxing.
      Although Paul has maintained he wants to fight a seasoned boxer next, meaning this could be one for the future.
      Nate Diaz has left the UFCCredit: Getty
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      Andrew Tate
      Ex-kickboxing champion-turned controversial celebrity Tate, 35, has confirmed he would be willing to fight Paul.
      And the pair broke the internet, with over TEN MILLION views, when they squared up in Dubai.
      The fight would be a bonafide blockbuster and certainly in the pipeline but it remains to be seen how soon a deal can be done.
      Andrew Tate squaring up to Jake PaulCredit: @jakepaul

      Hasim Rahman Jr
      When Fury was withdrawn from fighting Paul in August amid a US visa issue, Rahman, 31, signed as his replacement.
      But a weight disagreement saw the bout scrapped on just one weeks notice, with Rahman instead returning at heavyweight against Greg Hardy.
      He was beaten over four rounds, making the son of a legend an enticing option for Paul, should he be hellbent on facing an established boxer.
      Jake Paul and Hasim Rahman Jr were due to fight at MSGCredit: GETTY
      KSI
      The pair of social-media stars come prizefighters look on course to finally settle their score in 2023.
      But Paul is adamant KSI will never fight him so he may send out a fight offer to prove it.
      It seems unlikely that the pair will agree terms before the end of the year at the earliest but stranger things have happened.

      KSI and Jake Paul clashing in the ring in 2020Credit: GETTY More

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      Jake Paul CONFIRMS date for boxing return as YouTube star teases offers to ‘three potential opponents’

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      JAKE PAUL confirmed he will make his boxing return in February – and has offers going out to three potential opponents.The YouTuber-turned boxer is coming off the biggest win of his 6-0 career in October, beating 47-year-old UFC legend Anderson Silva.
      Jake Paul beat Anderson Silva in his last fightCredit: Esther Lin/ SHOWTIME
      It was his one and only fight of 2022 and Paul will waste no time in making a quick comeback next year.
      He tweeted: “Next fight in February. Offers out tomorrow to 3 potential opponents.”
      Paul, 25, has been in talks to fight rival Tommy Fury, 23, following two failed bouts between the pair in the past.
      Fury has withdrawn on both occasions, due to a rib injury last December and US visa issue in August.
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      Paul was ringside in Dubai this month to watch Fury’s last-minute exhibition with Rolly Lambert.
      The pair then clashed post-fight and an agreement to reschedule their grudge match was struck.
      Global Titans, who promoted Fury’s last fight, revealed they had sent out an offer to Paul.
      And Fury tweeted: “NO RESPONSE to my team from @jakepaul in regards to sorting contracts for this fight.
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      “My last tweet until I have some communication from your side.”
      But Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions banner claimed they are still negotiating with Fury’s UK promoter Frank Warren.
      MVP responded: “Mr. Fury: Frank & George Warren are not your team anymore? Robert Davis is not your counsel?
      “For clarity – MVP has been in daily contact with Queensberry to try and move the fight forward.”
      Tommy Fury and Jake Paul are still linked with a grudge matchCredit: BT SPORT More

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      Jake Paul says he ‘wouldn’t even have to train’ for ‘easy’ Tommy Fury fight and reveals terms to reschedule grudge match

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      JAKE PAUL said he “wouldn’t even have to train” for an “easy” fight with Tommy Fury after revealing terms to reschedule their grudge match. The celebrity boxing foes have struck an agreement to fight early next year with opposing camps locked in negotiations.
      Jake Paul said he ‘wouldn’t even have to train’ for an ‘easy’ fight with Tommy FuryCredit: Adi Muhtarevic
      Tommy Fury and Jake Paul are in line to reschdule their grudge fightCredit: Global Titans
      And Paul claimed he will make easy work of Fury, who has TWICE pulled out of fighting him before.
      He said on the MMA Hour: “The kid’s a novice, he’s never fought anyone good. He’s never even fought an eight round fight.
      “He just doesn’t have the experience like I do, which is crazy to say because he’s been doing it his whole life, but people call him a professional boxer and they respect him as a professional boxer.
      “So I would love to strip that title from him. I wouldn’t even have to actually train for that fight.
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      “I would still train because I’m a professional, but I wouldn’t have to train to fight him.”
      Paul, 25, most recently beat UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, in October, the biggest win in his 6-0 career.
      Meanwhile Fury, 23, returned this month in a last-minute exhibition bout against replacement Rolly Lambert, 33.
      Paul Bamba, 33, was withdrawn on the day amid a weight disagreement and Paul was a special guest commentator on the night.
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      After Fury cruised past six rounds, the two clashed post-fight and an agreement to fight in 2023 was struck.
      The 2019 Love Island star has twice withdrawn before, after suffering a rib injury in December and US visa issues in August.
      So Paul is only willing to try once more if Fury’s team put up the money on their side.
      He said: “There’s definitely interest. I think if his team is taking the financial risk and putting the event on, then I’m cool with that.
      “I just don’t want to take the risk anymore because I think he’s going to back out, again, most likely.
      “But it’s an easy fight for me. Way easier than Anderson.”
      Tommy Fury has twice pulled out of fighting Jake PaulCredit: BT SPORT More

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      ‘I’m hanging up my gloves forever’ – KSI reveals when he will RETIRE from boxing as YouTube star eyes Jake Paul fight

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      KSI has urged fans to enjoy his boxing career while it lasts – as it could soon come to an end. The YouTube, rap and crossover fight star has emerged as a leader in the new era of influencer boxing alongside Jake Paul.
      KSI urged urged fans to enjoy his boxing career while it lastsCredit: Getty
      Jake Paul has been called out to a 2023 fight by KSICredit: EPA
      And it is a long-anticipated grudge match against his American rival which he says will ultimately bring a close to his career in the ring.
      KSI – who returns on January 14 against Dillon Danis – admitted he will retire once he fights Paul.
      He said on his YouTube channel: “I figured it out, you guys will not be happy until I fight Jake Paul.
      “So that’s why I don’t see the eagerness for you to want me to fight Jake Paul so quickly.
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      “I said I’m going to fight him in 2023, the only reason I’ve come back into the boxing scene is to fight Jake Paul and beat him.
      “So I don’t really understand why people are complaining about the people that I fight.
      “Why don’t we just enjoy the journey? Enjoy the ride because ladies and gentlemen, once I fight Jake Paul, I’m done.
      “I’m not boxing anymore, I would have solidified my legacy and then I’m hanging up the gloves forever. So why do we want to rush that?”
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      KSI, 29, beat Paul’s brother Logan, 27, in their 2019 rematch having drawn in an exhibition bout the year before.
      He then took three years off but made up for lost time in August by winning TWICE in one night.
      KSI – real name Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji – beat rapper Swarmz, 25, and so-called professional boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda, 23.
      Meanwhile Paul, 25, is the more accomplished boxer of the two, currently at 6-0 having just beat UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47.
      Dillon Danis fights KSI on January 14Credit: Misfits Boxing More

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      Kickboxer Danil Sharov suffers horrific fractured skull after being kneed in head but amazingly tries to carry on

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      KICKBOXER Danil Sharov suffered a horrific skull fracture in his latest venture to the ring – but he stunningly tried to carry on fighting.The Russian made his pro debut on the WAKO’s FKR PRO 1 undercard this past weekend in a lightweight clash with his namesake – Danil Kirikov.
      Horrific injury at a kickboxing event in Russia (headlined by Vladimir Mineev) 4 days ago. Knee to the head broke one of the fighters skull à la MVP vs Evangelista Santos. pic.twitter.com/k5c28PGvSz— Fedor’s nephew (@FdrNphw) November 22, 2022

      Danil Sharov was on the receiving end of a nasty knee in his clash with Danil KirikovCredit: FKR PRO
      The Russian grabbed his head shortly after having the injury pointed outCredit: FKR PRO
      Sharov was left with a huge dent in his foreheadCredit: FKR PRO
      Sharov carried on fighting but the ringside doctor ended up waving off the contestCredit: FKR PRO
      But he sustained an injury seldom received by pros courtesy of a nasty knee.
      A devastating knee in the clinch connected flush on the forehead of Sharov with just over 30 seconds of the second round remaining.
      Sharov wasn’t initially aware of the damage he sustained, although the same couldn’t be said for Kirikov.
      Kirikov immediately pointed out the injury to the referee, which prompted a worried glance from Sharov.
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      Sharov, however, paid no attention and continued fighting – firing a hard low kick at his opponent.
      But the referee intervened after seeing the huge dent in Sharov’s forehead and called the ringside doctor to inspect the damage.
      The docotor didn’t like what he saw and immediately waved off the contest after putting his thumb into the indentation.
      Sharov looked stunned by the decision, although it saved him from taking potentially serious brain damage.
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      Fight fans were left aghast by the injury, with one saying: “[The] toughness of this kid is insane. Acted like he got a cut or something.”
      Another said: “How in the f**k?”
      And another said: “Jesus what a great referee.
      “That was hard to notice and that kid is too damn tough for his own good. Would have ended up very bad if it continued.”
      One remarked: “Good on the opponent to spot that and not engage.”
      Skull fractures are a rarity in combat sports, despite their bruising nature.

      The most memorable one in mixed martial arts history was the one inflicted on Cyborg Santos by Michael ‘Venom’ Page at Bellator 158.
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      Jake Paul tells KSI he ain’t got the balls’ after Brit is announced to fight Conor McGregor team-mate Dillon Danis

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      JAKE PAUL launched a blistering attack on KSI after the announcement of the Brit’s next opponent.The YouTube sensation’s next bout was announced during the latest Misfits Boxing event in Texas early on Sunday morning.
      YouTube sensation KSI will face MMA star KSI in a boxing match on January 14
      KSI and Danis took part in a heated face-off moments after their dust-up was announced
      The fight has been slammed by KSI’s YouTube rival Jake PaulCredit: EPA
      KSI – real name Olajide Olatunji – will face mixed martial artist and Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace Dillon Danis at Wembley Arena on January 14.
      KSI cryptically talked up Danis’ skill set before the fight was officially announced, saying the American was “dangerous” and had “beaten a lot of people”.
      Fellow social media superstar Paul took exception to KSI’s description of Danis’ combat experience, tweeting: “‘Has beaten a lot of people’.
      “You are ‘boxing’ a guy who has two MMA fights in his entire career and the last one of those was 3.5 years ago.”
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      Paul, 25, then claimed KSI should’ve fought his former foe Tyron Woodley, who recently revealed he had a contract to take on the YouTuber.
      He said: “Should have fought Woodley but you ain’t got the balls.”
      KSI and Danis clashed at the weigh-ins for Sunday morning’s Misfits card, with the latter PUNCHING the former in a heated scuffle.
      The pair went face-to-face again shortly after the confirmation of their bout and were quick to trade verbal jabs.
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      Danis – a training partner of UFC superstar Conor McGregor – asked the Brit: “Do you want me to choke you out right here?”
      KSI replied: “No, you don’t need to, but I could knock you out if I wanted to.”
      After a bit of argy-bargy, KSI said: “Best believe January 14, you’re finished.
      “I am the nightmare, KSI, You don’t want to f**k with me!
      “Look at me in my eyes, no one trains as hard as me.
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      “No one is as good as me when it comes to this, the YouTube scene.
      “It’s all me, you’ll see, good luck bro.” More

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      Ex-UFC star Paige VanZant to return to bare-knuckle boxing in February in do-or-die fight for BKFC career

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      PAIGE VANZANT is set to return to the bare-knuckle boxing ring early next year.The former UFC star hasn’t fought since losing her showdown with fellow ex-MMA fighter Rachel Ostovich last July.
      Paige VanZant hasn’t set foot inside the BKFC ring in over 16 monthsCredit: GETTY
      But the former UFC star is set to return to action early next yearCredit: GETTY
      VanZant will be back in action at BKFC KnuckleMania 3 on February 27Credit: INSTAGRAM@PAIGEVANZANT
      VanZant has used her time on the sidelines to grow her subscription-based websiteCredit: INSTAGRAM@PAIGEVANZANT
      But the fighter and model will be back in action at BKFC’s third KnuckleMania event on February 27.
      BKFC president Dave Feldman told Curran Bhatia: “She’ll fight on February 27 on our KnuckleMania 3 card and that will take place in New Mexico.
      “We’ve got some sensational bouts for that card. It will be our biggest event, by far, and the most talked about, I believe.
      “We have some really, really big names that are going to be on the top three of that card.”
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      VanZant, 28, has yet to taste victory since inking a lucrative multi-fight deal with BKFC in the summer of 2020.
      The American Top Team ace has suffered consecutive defeats to Britain Hart and Ostovich in her two outings in the promotion, both of which she lost via decision.
      And BKFC chief Feldman recently admitted PVZ’s next fight is a must-win if she’s to continue competing in the promotion.
      He told GiveMeSport: “If Paige loses, her bare-knuckle career is definitely at an end.
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      “I mean, she did an interview and said there was no pressure on this fight.
      “So, you know, if she feels there’s no pressure, then maybe, you know, maybe she’s very confident.
      “But, you know, I can’t keep saying after every fight, we’ll see how she does.
      “And that’s why if she doesn’t do well in this fight, If she doesn’t come out victorious, or at least look very, very good, then she’s probably at the end of her bare-knuckle career.”
      Paige VanZant has yet to taste victory inside the BKFC ringCredit: GETTY
      PVZ’s back is up against the wall following her back-to-back defeatsCredit: INSTAGRAM@PAIGEVANZANT
      Ex-UFC straw and flyweight VanZant was due to be back in action at BKFC’s debut event in London in August.
      But her clash with Charisa Sigala was called off at the eleventh hour – much to her annoyance.
      She said: “I did not pull [out] from my fight!!!! I was pulled!
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      “I am pissed off and heartbroken.
      “I worked my f***ing ass off to be pulled a week before I am supposed to compete.” More

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      Watch as Conor McGregor team-mate Dillon Danis gets PUNCHED in the face by Anthony Taylor in CAR PARK

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      MMA fighter Dillon Danis was on the receiving end of a brutal punch outside the latest Misfits Boxing weigh-in.The Bellator star made his presence felt inside the fighter hotel in Austin, Texas on Friday afternoon – clashing with YouTube superstar KSI.

      Dillon Danis ended up eating a huge overhand right from Anthony Taylor after a clash outside the Misfits Boxing weigh-inCredit: IFL TV
      Danis was left with a huge red mark underneath his left eyeCredit: IFL TV
      Danis’ clash with Taylor comes moments after he was involved in a melee with KSICredit: DAZN
      But a matter of moments after leaving the hotel, he found himself embroiled in a brawl with fellow mixed martial artist Anthony Taylor.
      Taylor, a long-time training partner of Jake Paul, hunted down Danis, 29, as he left the hotel and a scuffle quickly ensued.
      One of Danis’ entourage ignited a mass melee by pushing Taylor – who blew a gasket.
      Multiple people tried to hold an irate Taylor back – although they were unsuccessful in stopping the 33-year-old from getting his hands on Danis.
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      After breaking free from the grip of a man trying to hold him back, Taylor landed a big overhand right flush on the chin of Danis.
      Brazilian jiu-jitsu expert Danis was wobbled by the punch and lost his balance.
      And he was seemingly kept upright by the back of a parked truck.
      The pair were eventually separated and were dragged off in different directions.
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      Danis – a training partner of UFC superstar Conor McGregor – made light of the incident when quizzed about it.
      He told iFL TV: “Nothing [happened]. It was just a little – we’re good.”
      He then claimed to have no knowledge of who Taylor was, saying: “I don’t know who that is, to be honest.
      “I thought that was a homeless guy in the street.”
      Danis punched KSI in the face after their heated face offCredit: DAZN
      Danis’ scuffle with Taylor came moments after he punched social media star turned boxer KSI.
      The back-to-back incidents came a matter of days after Danis and his pals were embroiled in a melee with Nate Diaz.
      The scuffle took place outside Madison Square Garden in New York following UFC 281 and saw Diaz slap one of Danis’ entourage.
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      Danis has found himself in more scuffles outside the cage than it in it as of late.
      El Jefe hasn’t set fought in over three years due to injury and inactivity, with his last outing being an armbar victory at Bellator 222. More