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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.
      Conor McGregor
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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.”
      Jack Fincham and Anthony Taylor ahead of their fightCredit: globaltitansfightseries More

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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
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      Jake Paul will ‘NEVER get credit he wants or deserves’ until fighting a boxer, says Eddie Hearn after Anderson Silva win

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      EDDIE HEARN has warned Jake Paul must fight a professional boxer to receive the credit he desires. The YouTuber-turned boxer improved to 6-0 by scoring the most credible win of his career, beating UFC legend Anderson Silva.
      Jake Paul after beating UFC legend Anderson SilvaCredit: EPA
      Eddie Hearn warned Jake Paul must fight a boxer to receive the credit he desiresCredit: Getty
      And despite Silva’s greatness in the UFC octagon, and five prior bouts in the ring, critics are still demanding Paul face a boxer.
      Hearn told DAZN: “I think Jake is improving, he’s working hard.
      “He does a lot of things wrong in the ring, but he’s not a boxer, he hasn’t been boxing for years and years.
      “Now Jake really has to fight a boxer. He’s never going to the credit that he maybe wants or deserves until he actually fights a professional boxer.
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      “I believe he wants to do that; I’m guessing he will do that next.”
      Paul, 25, twice signed to fight celebrity rival Tommy Fury, 23, who pulled out on both occasions.
      Firstly, Fury suffered a rib injury in December before withdrawing from the reschduled date in August amid a US visa issue.
      On that occasion, 12-1 heavyweight Hasim Rahman Jr, 31, signed in as a replacement but the bout was soon scrapped due a row over weight.
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      It left Paul turning to Silva, 47, for his return fight, which he won on points over eight rounds.
      Hearn said: “I haven’t seen the fight, I’ve only seen the knockdown, but I think you have to give him credit.
      “Yes, he’s not fighting any real boxers yet, and yes Anderson Silva was 48, but it’s still an opponent for your sixth fight of a level where most prospects are fighting at.”
      Jake Paul dropped Anderson Silva in the last roundCredit: EPA More

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      Floyd Mayweather gets green light to fight Jake Paul which has ‘potential to be bigger’ than $100m exhibition with Logan

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER has been given the green light for a grudge match with Jake Paul.The boxing legend traded blows with Paul a matter of weeks before his exhibition with the YouTuber’s older brother Logan last June.
      Floyd Mayweather and Jake Paul were involved in a heated exchange last MayCredit: AFP
      The pair came to blows after Paul stole Mayweather’s hatCredit: GETTY
      Showtime president Stephen Espinoza is willing to do everything in his power to make the fightCredit: THE SUN
      And broadcasting powerhouse Showtime – who have partnered up with Jake for his last three fights – are willing to stump up the cash to make the exhibition bout happen.
      When asked if he’d be interested in making the fight, Showtime President told MMA Fighting: “Absolutely [we’d be interested].
      “If that’s something that Floyd becomes interested in, and he’s got room in his very busy schedule of exhibitions worldwide to do that.
      “I think that has tremendous potential.
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      “Maybe even the potential to be bigger than Floyd and Logan, given what Jake has done as a professional boxer in the meantime.”
      Espinoza won’t hesitate to try to make the fight should Mayweather communicate an interest in fighting Jake.
      He said: “Look, I firmly believe — as much as I wish this were not true — we’re not going to see or at least I’m not going to see another fighter like Floyd Mayweather in my lifetime.
      “He’s truly a once a generation.
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      “I mean. the combination of his marketing ability and his skill set and everything that came along with him is just once in a lifetime type of fighter.
      “Whenever he has a business endeavour and he picks up the phone and says ‘Hey, are you interested?,’ ninety-nine per cent of the time our answer is yes.”
      Jake. 25, stretched his perfect record to a 6-0 last weekend with a decision victory over UFC great Anderson Silva.
      And he’s confident he’d get the better of Mayweather if the former five-weight world champ were to end his professional retirement.
      He said: “It would be interesting, still, to actually fight Floyd, though, in an actual professional bout.
      “First of all, that’s still a big fight and still a massive, massive draw.
      “And if it was an actual pro match, I think people would be super, super interested.”
      He added: “He fought my brother and Logan was weighing 190lbs.
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      “I could get to 175lbs and Floyd could weigh 165lb and a commission would approve that.
      “I just know that I would win. i would love to take his O. And it would be a massive fight as far as pay-per-views are concerned.” More

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      ‘We got a couple of names’ – Jake Paul already in talks for next fight as coach teases boxing and MMA opponents

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      JAKE PAUL already has “a couple of names’ lined up for his next outing to the ring.The YouTuber turned boxer stretched his professional record to a perfect 6-0 last weekend with a unanimous decision victory over UFC legend Anderson Silva.
      Jake Paul stretched his perfect record to 6-0 with a win over MMA great Anderson SilvaCredit: Rex
      Paul is itching to get back inside the ring and is already eyeing opponents for next yearCredit: REUTERS
      Tommy Fury is in contention to face Paul early next yearCredit: BT SPORT
      Former UFC star Nate Diaz is also in the running to face The Problem ChildCredit: GETTY
      Paul, 25, is eager to get back into the ring as soon as possible next year, so much so his team have already started eyeing up opponents.
      During an appearance on The MMA Hour, head coach BJ Flores said: “We got a couple of names that we’re looking at.
      “And that’s all I can say about it.
      “Jake wants the biggest names, the biggest challenges and he deserves those types of fights.
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      “He’s taken care of these guys. He’s paying these guys. Well, he’s given them full training camps.
      “He’s letting these guys really come in the best version of themselves.
      “There’s boxers on there. There’s a couple of MMA fighters too. That would make sense too.”
      Tommy Fury and former UFC star Nate Diaz are the frontrunners to face Problem Child Paul next year.
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      Paul and Fury have twice been scheduled to face one another but have yet to share the ring.
      Injury and illness to Fury – the younger brother of WBC heavyweight king Tyson – scuppered the pair’s first scheduled meeting last December.
      Visa issues for Love Islander Fury laid waste to their rescheduled rumble last December, which both men are seemingly keen to re-book.
      MMA great Diaz alluded to a switch to the boxing world after seeing out his UFC contract last month.
      And Paul is confident he’d mop the floor with the Stockton slugger, saying during an appearance on The MMA Hour: “I’ll be down.
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      “I just beat one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time.
      “Nate Diaz is easy work. Anderson Silva is way more difficult than Nate Diaz.” More

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      Jake Paul backed to BEAT Nate Diaz by UFC legend Michael Bisping… who laughs off YouTuber’s callout of Canelo Alvarez

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      JAKE PAUL has sensationally been backed to BEAT Nate Diaz by Michael Bisping. UFC legend Bisping, admitted he was wrong to dismiss Paul ahead of his fight against Anderson Silva – which Paul won via a unanimous points victory.
      Jake Paul defeated Anderson Silva on pointsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      He then called out ex-UFC champ Nate DiazCredit: Getty
      Michael Bisping revealed his thoughts on that potential boutCredit: Rex
      And following the fight the YouTuber-turned-boxer was quick to call out potential opponents for his next fight.
      MMA stars Canelo Alvarez and Nate Diaz are both in his sights, with the latter in attendance for Paul’s victory.
      A melee ensued backstage involving Diaz, with the 37-year-old filmed slapping a member of Paul’s entourage before being asked to leave the arena.
      But speaking on his YouTube channel, Bisping warned ex-UFC Champ Diaz that a boxing fight at Paul’s weight would not end well for him.
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      He explained: “The majority of Nate Diaz’s fights have happened at 155(lbs), he was a lightweight.
      “Then he went up to Welterweight 170lbs and he went 5-5, the only knockout he got was against Rory Markham in 2010. 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 and had a tremendous career, you know he lost some fights and he won a lot of fights.
      “The Jiu Jitsu would be gone, the kicking game is gone, just the general craftmanship and the game plans and the adversity of attacks; punches, kicks, knees, elbows, strangles, chokeholds, triangles, takedowns you name it, that’s what Diaz can do.
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      “Those are the advantages that he has over Jake Paul.
      “If he was to fight Jake Paul and at that weight; 200lbs, 196lbs whatever they want to come in at – I don’t think it would go very well for Nate Diaz.”
      While Bisping admitted he was wrong to dismiss Paul’s chances of beating Silva, he firmly told him to cool his interest in a fight with Alvarez.
      He said: “I’m just going to say slow your roll on that one.
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      “Number one the fight is never gonna happen, secondly, shoot your shot.
      “God bless him but he’s never gonna fight or beat Canelo Alvarez.” More