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      Jack Fincham is not getting past me, I will destroy him and then fight Floyd Mayweather, says Anthony Taylor

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      ANTHONY TAYLOR has vowed to destroy Jack Fincham on Floyd Mayweather’s undercard – before fighting the boxing legend himself. Taylor faces 2018 Love Island winner Fincham on Sunday night in Dubai, just hours before Mayweather’s exhibition with YouTuber Deji.
      Jack Fincham and Anthony Taylor ahead of their fightCredit: globaltitansfightseries
      Floyd Mayweather confronted by Anthony TaylorCredit: globaltitansfightseries
      The former MMA contender and sparring partner of Jake Paul’s has done his best to steal the pay-per-view show.
      That ranges from offering to fight Mayweather at the open workouts to tussling with Fincham after an altercation.
      But Taylor insisted there is no ill-will towards his opponent, just a job to do at hand, which he plans to brutally complete.
      He told SunSport: “Jack’s not getting past me.
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      “Ain’t nobody getting past me no more, nobody. I’ve had an amazing camp, coach, team, I’m in the best shape of my life.
      “The lower weight I go, the stronger and faster I’m going to be. Jack doesn’t pose a threat to me.
      “I respect him as an opponent, because he’s going in there risking his life and he has a family who depends on him financially.
      “But same goes to me, there’s no hate or animosity towards Jack, I just want him to know that I’m coming to destroy him.”
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      Taylor, 33, competes on yet another PPV boxing event, having twice featured on Paul’s undercard.
      Whereas Fincham, 31, makes his long-awaited professional boxing debut following an amateur career spanning nearly 30 bouts.
      But Taylor warned the former reality TV star picked the wrong man to kick off his career in the paid ranks.
      He said: “It’s a big mistake, I think he should have fought someone different on a lower tier, I’m a high-tier fighter with experience fighting on big cards.
      “I’ve fought in big arenas, where the spotlight is big and still overcame it. This is his first time fighting professionally in general.
      I just want him to know that I’m coming to destroy him.Anthony Taylor on Jack Fincham
      “I have to destroy him and get my record up. And after I steamroll Jack I want Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather’.
      “I’m going to be the first man to drop Floyd Mayweather in an exhibition and I can guarantee you that.”
      Taylor lost to Tommy Fury, 23, in August 2021 then to Nate Diaz’s training partner Chris Avila, 29, four months later.
      But he made easy work of Rak-Su singer Ashley Fongho, 30, in their September fight, flooring the singer with the first punch he threw.
      And he warned fans it is time to stop underestimating him and would be willing to fight any social media influencer to prove it.
      Taylor said: “I feel like people are now taking me seriously. I’m not the same fighter that fought Tommy Fury. I’ve levelled up my game.
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      “There’s a couple of names out there I want to fight. I definitely want KSI, Gib, Slim, as long as it makes dollars, it makes sense.
      “I don’t have a problem fighting any influencer, Logan Paul, I don’t have a problem with that. I want to fight, I love to fight.”
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      Tommy Fury has ‘NO CHANCE’ against Jake Paul and will be knocked out in three rounds, says man who boxed BOTH rivals

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      JAKE PAUL has been backed to make easy work of Tommy Fury inside three rounds by a fighter who has shared the ring with BOTH rivals. Fury is in line to receive a THIRD contract to fight Paul, having twice pulled out of their pay-per-view headliners in the past.
      Jake Paul pictured with former sparring partner Anthony TaylorCredit: Instagram @anthony_prettyboy
      Tommy Fury and Anthony TaylorCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Anthony Taylor is in the rare position of having boxed the pair of celebrity stars.
      He was Paul’s previous sparring partner while losing a four-round decision on the YouTuber’s undercard to Fury, 23, last year.
      And with talk of a grudge match being rescheduled for 2023, Taylor, 33, sees only one winner.
      He told SunSport: “Tommy has no chance. Jake Paul knocks him out, third round.
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      “Tommy is slow, he doesn’t have no power, he has no pop in him, I’ve felt his power.
      “I’m a tough dude, I’m a realist and I’ve always been consistent, Tommy doesn’t have the power.
      “Jake Paul is just going to outwork Tommy. If you notice, Tommy likes to avoid the longer rounds, Tommy has been doing four rounds.
      “He avoids eight rounds, he doesn’t do them. I wouldn’t be surprised if Jake says, ‘We’re going to fight, but it’s going 12 rounds.’
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      “Tommy is going to be like, ‘Nah, I’m OK.’ I do think Jake should fight Tommy over ten rounds, to be honest.
      “That’s fair since Tommy f****d over Jake twice, he should take on the financial responsibility of the fight and make it a ten-round fight.”
      Fury first withdrew against Paul, 25, last December with a rib injury, causing Tyron Woodley, 40, to step in and lose by knockout.
      The pair then renegotiated terms for August but the 2019 Love Islander suffered a US visa issue, which still persists currently.
      Paul instead returned in October and beat UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, his biggest win to date.
      And now it is Fury’s turn as he faces 5-2 American Paul Bamba, 33, on Sunday in Dubai, falling on Floyd Mayweather’s undercard.

      Paul will be in attendance with Taylor also in action against another reality TV star in Jack Fincham, 31.
      But the former MMA champion wanted to rematch Fury – and dared his former opponent to try and get a KO this time.
      Taylor said: “Tommy doesn’t want to fight me again.
      “Tommy wants to fight Jake Paul, but Jake had to fight Tyron Woodley twice because Tommy backed out.
      “Why can’t I get my rematch? Who are you to tell me I can’t get a rematch? He wants to fight bums.
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      “No disrespect to Paul Bamba, he’s a bum and that’s just how it is.
      “Tommy, fight a real fighter. Finish what you started. Give me my redemption fight.”
      Anthony Taylor was beaten by Tommy Fury on Jake Paul’s undercardCredit: Getty More

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      Conor McGregor teases shock fight against Ricky Hatton ahead of boxing legend’s return to ring aged 44

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      CONOR MCGREGOR has teased a bumper exhibition fight with Ricky Hatton ahead of the boxing legend’s return this weekend.The Hitman, who retired from the ring in 2012, will climb between the ropes on Saturday for an exhibition bout against Marco Antonio Barrera at the AO Arena in Manchester.
      Ricky Hatton will return to the ring on Saturday at the age of 44Credit: Getty
      Conor McGregor has teased a potential bout with the HitmanCredit: Instagram
      The 44-year-old grandfather has shed a whopping four stone for what he describes as his last hurrah for his legion of fans.
      However, now supporters could see him in action again against UFC icon McGregor.
      Notorious has previous experience in the ring after losing to Floyd Mayweather back in 2017.
      The Irishman has spoken numerous times about his desire to box again, with a potential rematch with Mayweather rumoured.
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      Now McGregor, who is preparing for his UFC return following the broken leg he suffered against Dustin Poirier last year, has dropped a hint he could face Hatton.
      It came as he responded to a tweet from the ex-light-welterweight and welterweight world champion’s agent that highlighted a number of fans wanting a showdown between the pair.
      McGregor tweeted: “Wouldn’t that be something.” 
      Hatton’s clash with 48-year-old Mexican warhorse Barrera was originally scheduled for July 2 but suffered a postponement.
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      But his comeback is STILL ON after it was announced his exhibition fight with Marco Antonio Barrera had been rescheduled for November 12.
      Hatton, who famously ballooned up between fights, had left no stone unturned in preparation for his showdown with Mexican great Barrera.
      Hatton ditched booze and junk food – sticking to a strict diet.
      Following his incredible transformation, Ricky even sparred with pro son Campbell, 21, before sharing his pride on Twitter. More

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      Conor McGregor sensationally claims he wants to BUY Liverpool and claims he’s even taken first steps

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      UFC superstar Conor McGregor has revealed he’d “LOVE” to buy Premier League giants Liverpool.The Merseysiders were put up for sale by Fenway Sports Group this week after 12 years of ownership.
      Premier League giants Liverpool have been put up for sale by their American ownersCredit: GETTY
      John W Henry is willing to listen to offers for the MerseysidersCredit: GETTY
      UFC superstar Conor McGregor has publicly expressed an interest in buying the clubCredit: SPORTSFILE
      The Notorious revealed his interest in becoming Kop chief on TwitterCredit: TWITTER
      The Kop club is expected to attract several potential new owners over the coming months.
      And multi-millionaire McGregor claims to have sought out FSG’s asking price for the club.
      When asked if he’d be interested in buying the Reds, The Notorious said: “I WOULD LOVE IT!
      “I requested my information on this, yes. Soon as I heard. What a turn of events! What a club!”
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      Former two-division champion McGregor is no stranger to expressing an interest in buying a Premier League club.
      Mystic Mac revealed he was interested in buying Chelsea earlier this year after sanctions from the UK government forced Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich – a crony of Vladimir Putin – to put the club up for sale.
      He said: “I wish to explore this @ChelseaFC.”
      When pressed on his ability to buy the west Londoners, McGregor said: “I do not speak in jest. I am exploring this, as I said.
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      “Celtic from Dermot Desmond, Manchester United from the Glazers, and now the recently up-for-sale Chelsea football club. All being explored.
      “A football franchise purchase is in my future make no mistake about it.”
      He’s also talked up buying Manchester United and Celtic in the past.
      MMA mogul McGregor has loved football from a young age, with photos of him wearing a retro Manchester United kit as a kid scattered across social media.
      However, despite being pictured wearing a Red Devils top as a youngster, McGregor revealed himself to be a Liverpool fan ahead of the 2018 Champions League final.
      He said: “You know, my family are Liverpool, I’m a supporter of Liverpool.
      “I’m a supporter of Real Madrid also. I hope for a great game but I’ll have to go with the pool [Liverpool] for this one, I’ll have to go for the pool.”
      McGregor, 34, is currently in the final stages of recovering from the horrific broken leg he suffered in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier last year.
      The Irishman is targeting a return to the octagon early next year, although he’s currently out of the United States Anti-Doping Agency’s testing pool.
      During a recent impromptu Instagram Live, he said: “I’m going to be back soon, hopefully.
      “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 up in a couple of days, get the camp going [for] a good couple of months. And get going.”
      Conor McGregor was given a Manchester United kit as a youngsterCredit: INSTAGRAM@THENOTORIOUSMMA More

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      Five next fights for Floyd Mayweather after Deji including huge rematches with McGregor and Manny Pacquiao and KSI clash

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER is raking in the big bucks on the exhibition scene – five years after his retirement from professional boxing.The former five-weight world champion has taken part in lucrative exhibitions with Tenshin Nasukawa, Logan Paul, Don Moore and Mikuru Asakura.
      Floyd Mayweather will be back in action this weekend against YouTuber DejiCredit: GETTY
      Mayweather was last in exhibition action against Japanese MMA fighter Mikuru AsakuraCredit: GETTY
      The former five-weight world champion plans to keep on taking part in exhibitionsCredit: GETTY
      Money will continue the exhibition portion of his career this weekend against YouTube sensation Deji – the brother of social media phenom KSI.
      But attention has already turned to who the boxing great will face after his Dubai dust-up with Deji.
      And SunSport is on hand with five potential opponents for Money in 2023.
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      Mayweather closed out his Hall-of-Fame career with a tenth-round TKO victory over the UFC superstar in Las Vegas five years ago.
      But talks over a lucrative rematch between the pair have rumbled on ever since – with fresh negotiations taking place earlier this year.
      MMA legend McGregor recently shut down the prospect of sharing the ring with the former pound-for-pound king again.
      Although he’d likely jump at the opportunity to avenge the loss once his UFC contract comes to an end.
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      Manny Pacquiao
      Like Mayweather, former eight-weight world champion Pacquiao is currently competing in the exhibition scene.
      The Filipino, who retired from professional boxing last September, is gearing up for a showdown with South Korean martial artist DK Yoo on December 11.
      Revenge has been on Pacman’s mind ever since he lost the 2015 ‘Fight of the Century’ with Mayweather in Las Vegas.
      And he could very well get it next year if Mayweather were to agree to what would be one of the most-viewed exhibitions of all time.
      Mayweather threw down with Manny Pacquiao in May 2015Credit: AFP
      Ricky Hatton
      British boxing legend Hatton returns to the ring this weekend to take on Mexican great Marco Antonio Barerra in an eight-rounder in Manchester.
      The Hitman knows Mayweather all too well having lost their welterweight title fight in Las Vegas 15 years ago.
      It’s unclear if Hatton will be one and done after his clash with Barerra. But he could make himself a bucketload of cash if he were to put himself forward to face Mayweather again.
      A rematch with Ricky Hatton could also potentially be on the cardsCredit: Getty
      KSI
      YouTuber juggernaut KSI will likely be ringside for his little brother’s clash with the undefeated Mayweather.
      He could potentially opt to challenge the Olympic bronze medallist should his brother fall at the Michigan mauler’s hands.
      And given the massive audience KSI has amassed across multiple social media platforms, Mayweather would likely be tempted to fight the Brit.
      KSI could be tempted to try to avenge Deji should he fall at the hands of MayweatherCredit: GETTY
      Jake Paul
      Mayweather has unfinished with YouTuber turned boxer Paul following their brawl last May.
      Money managed to land a few blows on Paul after having his hat stolen but was left irate by the social media star’s actions.
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      Paul’s roaring start to his professional career, coupled with his built-in audience, makes him a worthy B-side in a potential fight.
      But it’s unclear whether or not Mayweather would want to give him the opportunity to earn a huge payday by sharing the ring with him. More

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      Jake Paul urged by sparring partner to fight UFC legend Conor McGregor NEXT and predicts it will smash PPV records

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      JAKE PAUL has been urged by his ex-sparring partner to fight Conor McGregor NEXT in a potentially record-breaking pay-per-view. McGregor lost his one and only professional bout in the ring, to Floyd Mayweather in 2017.
      Jake Paul pictured with former sparring partner Anthony TaylorCredit: Instagram @anthony_prettyboy
      Conor McGregor was beaten by Floyd Mayweather in 2017Credit: Getty
      It sold 4.3MILLION PPVs, second only in the history to Mayweather’s historic 2015 win over Manny Pacquiao, which returned 4.4m buys.
      But Paul’s former training partner Anthony Taylor believes the American can smash that record in a fight with McGregor, 34.
      Taylor, 33, told Vegas Insider: “The right opponent for him next is Conor McGregor at a catchweight.
      “We know Conor has a taste for an exhibition, so why not face Jake in the boxing ring? It’s the biggest fight in boxing.
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      “Conor McGregor versus Jake Paul would surpass all of Mayweather’s pay-per-views.
      “It will break all time pay-per-view records. It would be the highest grossing fight in all of boxing history.”
      Paul, 25, most recently beat UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, in the biggest win of his boxing career.
      And he will now be ringside to watch boxing rival Tommy Fury, 23, in action against 5-2 Paul Bamba, 33, in Dubai on Sunday.
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      Headlining on the night will be Mayweather, 45, in an exhibition bout against YouTuber Deji, 25, the brother to KSI.
      KSI, 29 will also be in attendance and Taylor, who fights Love Island winner Jack Fincham, 31, called out the British celebrity boxer.
      He said: “After I dispose of Fincham, I want KSI.
      “If KSI wants the Jake Paul fight, then I’m the perfect opponent to start with, having sparred many rounds with Paul.
      “Earn your shot against Jake by beating his sparring partner.”
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      Watch as Sonny Bill Williams is brutally KNOCKED OUT by 48-year-old MMA legend Mark Hunt in huge upset

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      SONNY BILL WILLIAMS was stunned by a brutal knockout from his 48-year-old opponent in a major upset. The former New Zealand rugby star, 37, took on MMA legend Mark Hunt in Sydney on Saturday night.
      Sonny Bill Williams could not cope with the power of Mark HuntCredit: Stan Sport
      The ex-rugby ace was stunned and failed to recoverCredit: Stan Sport
      The New Zealander was knocked out in round fourCredit: Getty
      Hunt produced a magnificent display to stun WilliamsCredit: Getty
      But things did not go to plan for the 6ft 4ins Aucklander.
      Midway through the fourth round of the eight-round heavyweight bout, tubby Hunt went on the attack.
      Williams could do nothing to stop the barrage of heavy blows.
      And he was left down on his knees as the referee waved it off.
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      That in turn ripped away his unbeaten professional boxing record after nine straight wins.
      Williams started his pro boxing career way back in 2009 with the aim of using the combat sport to improve him as a rugby player.
      But since retiring from rugby in early 2021, he has focused fully on the ring.
      Williams beat Waikato Falefehi by a unanimous decision last year and then flattened former Aussie Rules ace Barry Hall twice in his first-round KO win in March.
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      Many expected him to maintain his winning streak against Hunt.
      The All Blacks icon worked his way into the fight over the first three rounds, starting to take control and work out how to deal with Hunt’s short height but serious power.
      However, it all went wrong in the fourth.
      SBW – tipped to fight Jake Paul next – was floored by a big right hand from Hunt but got up in time to beat the count.
      Hunt refused to back off, though, and unleashed a relentless series of punches, to which Williams had no response.
      And with the ex-UFC veteran refusing to give in, it was all over in a staggering result.
      Williams made a strong start over the first three roundsCredit: Getty
      Hunt posed serious danger with his huge powerCredit: Getty
      Williams looked stunned as the fight ended in defeatCredit: Getty
      There was plenty of respect between the two fightersCredit: Getty
      Williams dropped to his knees, gutted and hurt, as Hunt celebrated wildly with his kids – before announcing he was done.
      Hunt said: “I’m smiling not because of the win, but I’m smiling because this is the last time I walked into a ring of combat of any sorts.
      “My first thought after was ‘s*** I want to do that again!’, but no [I won’t be back in the ring again].”
      Williams added: “I would like to say it was an honour to share the ring with Mark Hunt tonight, the Super Samoan.
      “I tried my best but it wasn’t good enough.
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      “Not too much positives to take from that, but to share the ring with a legend like Mark, it was special.
      “Also to see a lot of Polynesian brothers get a chance on the card was special. Whatever happens happens.” More

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      ‘Don’t hate me cause you ain’t me’ – Nate Diaz hits back at Michael Bisping after UFC legend backs Jake Paul in fight

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      NATE DIAZ brutally fired back at Michael Bisping after he was picked to LOSE against Jake Paul. Diaz is linked with a boxing match against YouTuber-turned prizefighter Paul.
      Nate Diaz brutally fired back at Michael Bisping
      Jake Paul after beating UFC legend Anderson SilvaCredit: Reuters
      And UFC legend Bisping backed the American social media sensation to win, drawing a furious reaction.
      Dia, 37, posted a picture of Bisping getting knocked out by Dan Henderson in their 2009 fight.
      And he captioned it: “The only fight I ever saw by this goofy f*****. Don’t hate me cause you ain’t me MB.”
      Diaz was ringside to watch Paul beat UFC icon Anderson Silva, 47, to go 6-0 and secure the most credible win of his career.
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      It has paved the way for the pair to potentially meet in the ring later next year.
      And Bisping has hedged his bets on Paul, who has formerly beaten ex-UFC pair Ben Askren, 38, and Tyron Woodley, 40.
      He said on his YouTube channel: “Listen, with boxing gloves on, I don’t think it will be a good idea for Nate Diaz.
      “Nate Diaz was a tremendous mixed martial artist. He beat some phenomenal people, had a tremendous career. He lost some fights and he won a lot of fights.
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      “The jiu-jitsu would be gone, the kicking game is gone, the general craftsmanship and the gameplans and the adversity of attacks, punches, kicks, knees, elbows, strangles, chokeholds, triangles, takedowns, you name it.
      “That’s what Diaz could do. Those are the advantages he’d have over a Jake Paul.”
      Bisping, 43, added: “If he was to fight Jake Paul and at that weight, 200 pounds or 196 pounds, whatever weight they want to come in at, I don’t think it would go very well for Nate Diaz.”
      Nate Diaz was at Jake Paul’s fight eventCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Michael Bisping backed Jake Paul to beat Nate DiazCredit: Getty More