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      Anthony Joshua adamant blockbuster Tyson Fury fight ‘WILL HAPPEN’ before they retire as Gypsy King is a ‘fighting man’

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA is adamant his long-awaited Battle of Britain with Tyson Fury “will happen” before the pair both retire.The duo were seemingly on course for a shock December dust-up when WBC king Fury threw AJ a world title lifeline weeks after his second consecutive defeat to Oleksandr Usyk.
      Tyson Fury threw Anthony Joshua a world title lifeline shortly after his fellow Brit’s defeat to Oleksandr UsykCredit: REUTERS
      The fight with former unified heavyweight king AJ didn’t end coming to fruitionCredit: GETTY
      But Joshua is adamant he and the Gypsy King will one day share the ringCredit: Getty
      A deal for the biggest bout in the history of British boxing, however, couldn’t be reached, prompting Fury to pivot to a trilogy fight with Derek Chisora.
      But AJ has no doubt in his mind he’ll share the ring with the Gypsy King before it’s all said and done.
      The former two-time unified heavyweight champion said: “It will happen, it will happen. [We’re the] same generation come on.”
      Fury set Joshua a number of public deadlines to get his side of the deal done before pulling the plug on what would’ve been one of the most lucrative bouts in the history of the sport.
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      But Joshua was more than happy to let his rival do all the talking while his team tried to finalise the fight.
      He told DAZN: “My dance partner, the last geezer I was supposed to fight, he’s a good dance partner.
      “He handles the social media side. I think we’d do good business behind the scenes.”
      Fury’s social media theatrics may have changed the public’s perception of him, but they have done little to dent Joshua’s respect for him.
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      AJ said: “Even aside from that, that’s like the entertainment side.
      “Just as two competitors, right? Two fighters. He’s definitely someone that’s a fighting man.
      “And what people fail to realise, they say the social media stuff is annoying.
      “But culturally speaking, from Tyson Fury’s culture, the gypsy culture, it’s like on the phone.
      “And if you watch the documentaries on Netflix and stuff, you kind of see it’s embedded in their culture.
      Tyson Fury is gearing up for a trilogy fight with Derek ChisoraCredit: GETTY
      Joshua is set to fight early next year following his August defeat to Oleksandr UsykCredit: GETTY
      “It’s what he’s always seen around him. What we see is like, ‘Why is he on social media?’
      “Where I grew up, I’ve been around that community as well. So I know that’s just how they call out fights.
      “It’s nothing personal. But from my culture, we don’t really deal with things like that.
      “We’re a bit more low-key and handle our business. That’s where there is a bit of a culture clash.
      “But two fighting guys, asides from tens of thousands of people coming out to an amazing stadium, he’s a fighting man and he wants to fight.
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      “Regardless of who is watching, he just wants to fight and so do I.”
      Joshua is expected to return to the ring early next year, with a trilogy fight with rival Dillian Whyte one of several bouts currently on the table. More

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      ‘I like the idea of f***ing him up’ – Logan Paul in shock U-turn as he calls out Andrew Tate for MMA showdown

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      LOGAN PAUL has performed a U-turn and is now keen on an MMA fight with Andrew Tate after admitting he would like to “f**k him up”.Paul previously pulled the plug on a potential clash with Tate after the American-British fighter was banned from social media for his controversial views on women.
      Logan Paul performed a U-turn as he is now keen on an MMA fight with Andrew TateCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Logan Paul previously refused to face Andrew Tate after his social media banCredit: Instagram
      The WWE superstar claimed he didn’t want to give the kickboxer a platform but now seems to have changed his mind.
      The 27-year-old claims he would love to “turn his face inside out” and would even be open to facing Tate inside the Octagon.
      However, a potential fight might take a while as the YouTuber is scheduled to challenge Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns at Crown Jewel this Saturday.
      Paul said during an interview with UFC star Sean O’Malley: “I have said what I said that I didn’t feel like platforming him.
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      “But then this motherf****r starts talking a lot of s**t. And maybe I would take the opportunity to platform him for one night and turn his face inside out.
      “Have him wheeled out on a stretcher with his brother holding his hand in an ambulance. The thought of that is compelling and I like the idea of f*****g up Andrew Tate.
      “So maybe I will take it back and I will fight Andrew Tate. I take back what I said and I am man enough to say I made a mistake when I said I wouldn’t platform him I would do it.
      “He has been talking s*** online, he said that he would fight me for free so I got excited.
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      “So I text his agent and said, ‘He said he would fight me for free it sounds like a money day for me’. So he rang him up and it turns out he wants two warm-up fights.
      “I was pushing for it this would be fantastic. I thought maybe we could forego those warm-up fights and do it. But then the agent replied and said ‘if you want to fight him Whatsapp him directly’.
      “I have a solution, why don’t we do something that neither of us have done? An MMA fight between me and Tate in the UFC. Me vs Tate in the Octagon. I am giving him options.” More

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      Fans all say the same thing as WBC boxing chief slams Jake Paul ‘haters’ after big win over UFC legend Anderson Silva

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      BOXING fans slammed WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman after he praised Jake Paul and branded his critics “bitter” and “haters”.Paul defeated UFC legend Anderson Silva via unanimous decision on Saturday in the biggest victory of his young boxing career.
      Jake Paul defeated UFC legend Anderson Silva and was praised by the WBC presidentCredit: Reuters
      Fans slammed WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman for praising Jake PaulCredit: EPA
      Sulaiman took to Twitter where he congratulated the 25-year-old American for a “sensational” and “entertaining” victory over Silva.
      The WBC president dubbed the YouTuber a “legit fighter” and lambasted anyone who doubts his talent.
      Sulaiman tweeted: “After last night whoever says @jakepaul is not a legit fighter is simply bitter and a hater.
      “Congratulations on a sensational & entertaining win and great show of sportsmanship #fairplay.”
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      But fans quickly responded by accurately pointing out that Paul has yet to beat an actual boxer.
      The Problem Child has won all of his six fights so far against YouTuber AnEsonGib, ex-basketball player Nate Robinson and retired MMA fighters Ben Askren, Silva and Tyron Woodley, whom he beat twice.
      One fan tweeted: “Lol. Sulaiman trying to get in on it. Paul has no wins against an actual boxer.”
      Another posted: “Can’t say that yet. He fights MMA fighters, not boxers.”
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      A third wrote: “Agreed!! He beats Tyson Fury every day of the week.”
      This fan commented: “He’s not a boxer because he doesn’t fight boxers it’s simple really.”
      Another tweeted: “Still never fought a pro boxer lol. Only YouTubers and retired non boxing athletes.”
      The closest Paul has ever come to facing an actual boxer was Tommy Fury.
      Their fight was scheduled for December but Fury pulled out after suffering a broken rib and chest infection. More

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      UFC legend Anderson Silva calls himself a ‘superhero’ despite Jake Paul defeat and reveals he ‘won’t beg for rematch’

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      FORMER UFC star Anderson Silva has hailed himself a “superhero” despite Saturday’s boxing defeat to Jake Paul.Silva, 47, lost to the YouTuber-turned boxer by unanimous decision with scores of 77-74, 78-73 and 78-73.
      Paul won by unanimous decisionCredit: EPA
      Silva has described himself as a superheroCredit: EPA
      The fight was competitive throughout, but Paul’s victory was sealed with a crucial knockdown in the eighth and final round.
      Silva has since put his defeat down to tactical errors and the fact that Paul was the better fighter on the night.
      In his post-fight press conference, he said: “Jake was better than me today.
      “I tried to put on my strategy. … I don’t find my distance, and I failed in my strategy, and Jake was better than me. That’s it.”
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      When speaking about the knockdown, he added: “I talked to my coach like, ‘I don’t believe it. I trained so hard not to be in the same stupid position.
      “But I’m human. I’m superhero, but sometimes my half human fail.”
      Despite the defeat, Silva is eager to get back into the ring.
      But, he has already made it clear that he will not beg for a rematch.
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      He added: “I know I lost. I know I failed in my whole strategy, and my opponent won.
      “I’m not the same as the other guys that fight with Jake, like, ‘Oh, I need revenge. I need rematch.’ Let’s see what happens. Maybe. I don’t know.”
      Paul’s victory saw him stretch his perfect boxing record to 6-0.
      After the fight, the social media star called-out Canelo Alvarez and Nate Diaz while promising that there will be more to come.
      He said: “This is just the start. I want Nate Diaz. Canelo, you too.
      “You guys said, ‘You can’t beat a striker, you can’t beat a legend like Anderson Silva.’ I just did it. So why can’t I beat Canelo?” More

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      Jake Paul vs Anderson Silva scorecards revealed as YouTube star seals points win with late knockdown of UFC legend

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      THE scorecards from Jake Paul’s clash with Anderson Silva have been revealed.YouTuber turned boxer Paul notched a unanimous decision victory over the UFC legend in their boxing match early on Sunday morning.
      Jake Paul locked horns with Anderson Silva on Sunday morningCredit: EPA
      The YouTuber turned boxer defeated the MMA great via unanimous decisionCredit: GETTY
      The judges’ scorecards divided the opinion of fight fans
      The verdict baffled fans in attendance at the Desert Diamond Arena in Arizona, with many adamant Silva won more rounds than he was given.
      And the judges’ scorecards for the bout have since come to light.
      The scorecards revealed judge Paul Calderon gave Silva three of the eight rounds, scoring the second, third and fifth stanzas in the Brazilian’s favour.
      Judges Dennis O’Connell and Chris Wilson scored the fight in Paul’s favour by a wider margin, giving Silva only the second and third fifth rounds.
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      Boxing fans were quick to comment, with one saying: “Jake won but one of the judges were high ASF, it was so close.”
      Another said: “Where do they find these judges?”
      And another said: “Horrendous scorecards, Jake definitely won but it was very close.”
      One chimed in: “Giving 5 rounds to Jake (excluding the last obviously) is insane lol.”
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      Victory over MMA great Silva stretched Paul’s professional boxing record to a perfect 6-0.
      In his post-fight interview, he said: “It’s a surreal moment. Hard work pays off.
      “First and foremost, I want to say thank you to Anderson.
      “He was my idol growing up. He inspired me to be great.
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      “He was the first celebrity I ever met. Without him, we wouldn’t have had a fight this year. He’s a tough mofo. A legend.
      “I have nothing but respect for him. This just goes to show that anyone watching at home, chase your dreams. It’s never too late.” More

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      Watch Nate Diaz slap one of Jake Paul’s team backstage after shocking 20-man bust-up following Anderson Silva fight

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      NATE DIAZ slapped a member of Jake Paul’s team moments before the Youtuber’s clash with Anderson Silva.The former UFC star was in attendance at the Gila River Arena in Pheonix, Arizona to support teammate Chris Avila, who locked horns with internet star Dr Mike on the undercard.
      Nate Diaz appearing to slap a member of Jake Paul’s team in an altercation backstage at the Anderson Silva fight…[📽️ Andrew Stafford] pic.twitter.com/em7AJY89gF— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) October 30, 2022

      Nate Diaz slapped a member of Jake Paul’s team backstage
      The man immediately put his hands up to plead with the UFC legend
      A melee between Diaz’s team and members of Paul’s entourage kicked off shortly before the YouTube star’s decision victory over Silva.
      And footage captured backstage showed Diaz slapping a tattooed man donning an oversized Paul t-shirt.
      Diaz lurched forward and struck the bald man with an open hand after a heated back-and-forth between his troops and Paul’s squad.
      Fight fans were quick to comment on the Stockton slap, with one saying: “Nate Diaz is always slapping people.”
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      Another said: “God I love Nathan so much.”
      And another said: “Nate Diaz just slapped the crap outta that tattoo-covered skinhead Jake Paul hangs with – instantly turned b***h.”
      One remarked: “One thing about Nate Diaz. He gon slap a MF.”
      It didn’t take long for Paul to get wind of Diaz’s backstage antics, with the former Disney star saying: “Nate Diaz was here acting like a b***h.
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      “Everyone wants that fight. He tried to fight people in the hallway. Nate, stop fighting people for free.
      “Let’s do it in the ring, okay? I know you’re a little slow, buddy. But we can make that fight happen.”
      Paul, 25, isn’t a fan of Diaz’s persona, which has earned him a legion of fans across the globe.
      He said: “It’s typical of him. That’s what he likes to do. He’s a street gangster.
      “He likes to act tough and he’s really not. Why are you trying to beat someone up in the hallway?”
      Jake Paul defeated MMA great Anderson Silva via unanimous decisionCredit: Rex
      Paul defeated MMA great Anderson Silva via unanimous decision to stretch his record to a perfect 6-0.
      He said: “It’s a surreal moment. Hard work pays off.
      “First and foremost, I want to say thank you to Anderson. He was my idol growing up. He inspired me to be great.
      “He was the first celebrity I ever met. Without him, we wouldn’t have had a fight this year. He’s a tough mofo. A legend.
      “I have nothing but respect for him. This just goes to show that anyone watching at home, chase your dreams. It’s never too late.
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      “I started boxing two-and-a-half years ago as a pro and just beat one of the greatest ever because I’m obsessed with this.
      “I go so hard every single day. Nothing can get in my way. No distractions.” More

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      ‘Suck this d***’ – Jake Paul savagely attacks Dana White over 2021 ‘promise’ after beating UFC icon Anderson Silva

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      JAKE PAUL taunted Dana White after beating Anderson Silva last night, saying “suck this d***”.The Problem Child was euphoric after overcoming Silva, 47, via unanimous decision.
      Jake Paul defeats Anderson SilvaCredit: Reuters
      Dana White has been scathing of Paul’s boxing exploitsCredit: Getty
      Paul’s win moved him to 6-0 and was by far his most credible to date.
      Taking to the mic after the bout, the American opted to continue his long-running feud with UFC president Dana White.
      Last year, the American begged Paul to stop calling out fighters on his roster, before declaring: “I f***ing guarantee you this: You ain’t gonna see Jake Paul calling Anderson Silva out.
      “That I f***ing promise you.”
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      Reminding White of his comments, Paul, 25, mocked: “Dana? … Dana? … Dana?
      “Bro, you said I wouldn’t do this, and I did it – with flying colours. But, you know, he’s in hiding.
      “He’s trying to do everything he can to stop my run, to sabotage my fights. He hates me. He hates what I’m doing.
      “He hates (that) I’m exposing his business, and now we’re gonna band together and create a united fighters’ association to help UFC fighters, all MMA fighters and boxers to get more fighter pay, long-term health care.
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      “That’s a big, big undertaking that I’ve been wanting to do for the whole entire time of my career since I met (manager) Nakisa (Bidarian).
      “I said it to him on the first day: I want to make a fighters’ union.
      “So, man, Dana White can suck this d***.”
      After flooring Silva in the eighth round, Paul explained: “We were just fighting in the clinch and he got caught on the way out.
      “He took so many hard shots throughout the whole fight. The dude is a real dog.
      ‘I’M A REAL DOG’
      “You see what happens to everyone else that gets hit with that. He’s the toughest guy in the world but I just wanted it more.
      “I’m a real dog and I left it all in the ring.”
      Paul could face UFC legend Nate Diaz next, after the Stockton legend’s contract with White’s promotion expired.
      As reported by Ariel Helwani, members of Diaz and Paul’s teams BRAWLED backstage last night.
      Helwani tweeted: “To follow up on what Jake said in there, when I was in the back I saw the Diaz team and the Paul team get into it.
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      “Big scuffle. Pushes. Got physical and drinks were thrown. Over 20 people involved.
      “Almost got ugly but they broke it up and then the Diaz team weren’t seen again.”
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      Five next fights for Jake Paul after beating UFC legend Anderson Silva including Nate Diaz and celeb rival Tommy Fury

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      JAKE PAUL defeated UFC legend Anderson Silva to secure the most credible win of his boxing career. The YouTuber-turned boxer defeated Silva on points in Arizona, scoring a knockdown in the eighth and final round.
      Jake Paul moved to 6-0 after beating Anderson SilvaCredit: EPA
      Paul improved to 6-0 and beat his first opponent with prior boxing experience.
      He emerges with a long list of potential fights to take next and here SunSport runs down his options.
      Nate Diaz
      Diaz, 37, is now a free agent after leaving the UFC and has teased a boxing match with Paul, 25.
      The former UFC star was in Arizona as his team-mate Chris Avila beat Dr Mike on the undercard.
      Diaz and his entourage then clashed with Paul’s camp before the Silva fight, leaving the score ready to be settled in the ring.
      Paul said: “This is just the start. I want Nate Diaz.”
      Nate Diaz was in Arizona at the Jake Paul fightCredit: Getty Images – Getty
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      Tommy Fury
      Fury, 23, has twice pulled out of fighting his celeb boxing rival, with a rib injury and US visa issue.
      But Paul has opened the door to fighting the 2019 Love Islander on away soil just to get his hands on him.
      Fury wished Paul luck against Silva as he eyed yet another rescheduled bout with the American.
      Tommy Fury has twice pulled out of fighting Jake PaulCredit: Rex
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      Uriah Hall
      The former UFC middleweight, 38, beat NFL legend Le’Veon Bell, 30, on Paul’s undercard and called him out afterwards.
      He said: “I want Jake Paul. I want his frosty ass. I’m the dude that’s going to come out here and expose him.
      “If Anderson doesn’t do it, I’m going to be the one to f*** you up.”
      Uriah Hall beat NFL legend Le’Veon BellCredit: EPA
      KSI
      Paul is desperate for his grudge match with his arch YouTube boxing nemesis.
      But since making his professional boxing debut, he has had no luck in getting KSI, 29, into the ring.
      KSI is now actively fighting again, returning in August and set to fight again in January.
      A mega-bout with Paul may not come next but it seems the two are finally closing in on each other.
      KSI returned to the ring in August
      Anderson Silva rematch
      Although Paul is likely to proceed on to bigger and better things a rematch cannot be ruled out.
      It was exciting and competitive enough for fans to be convinced into watching it again.
      And Silva, 47, refused to retire after losing, opening the door to a rematch.
      He said: “Absolutely, I’m going to continue fighting. Nobody can stop me except God.”
      Jake Paul and Anderson Silva after their fightCredit: Getty Images – Getty More