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      Jake Paul shares photos from gruelling training camp and promises world will see ‘new fighter’ vs Anderson Silva

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      JAKE PAUL has promised the world will see a “new fighter” when he faces off against UFC legend Anderson Silva. YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul is due to fight Silva on October 29 in Arizona, US.
      Jake Paul shared some pics of his brutal training regimeCredit: Instagram @jakepaul
      The 25-year-old has a 100 per cent record with five wins from five so farCredit: Instagram @jakepaul
      Paul is training for the toughest fight of his pro careerCredit: Instagram @jakepaul
      Paul was due to fight in July before it was cancelled at the last minuteCredit: Instagram @jakepaul
      And as he gears up for the bout, the 25-year-old shared pictures of his gruelling training camp from Dorado, Puerto Rico.
      The pictures were accompanied by the caption: “Locked in. Camps been fun.
      “You will see a new fighter in the ring October 29th.”
      Paul previously declared he would “exterminate” the MMA icon, who will be the most accomplished boxer he has faced in pro boxing so far.
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      Silva beat former middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in June of 2021 before knocking out ex-UFC champ Tito Ortiz in September.
      It means he has a 3-1 record in pro boxing to pair with his remarkable MMA record.
      And Paul has nothing but respect for his opponent, who he idolised when he was younger.
      One of Paul’s tweets from 2012 resurfaced recently, with him tweeting the Brazilian: “do u remember coming to Ohio at Quaker steak and lube?
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      “I got your autograph haha ur the man I’ll never forget that stuff !!”
      The fight will be Paul’s sixth pro bout after his scheduled fight against Hasim Rahman Jr was cancelled at the 11th hour due to Rahman weighing in too heavy.
      Paul alongside Anderson Silva, middle, and brother Logan Paul, rightCredit: AP
      Paul also shared some images of him outside of the ring relaxingCredit: Instagram @jakepaul
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      Floyd Mayweather’s bodyguard wants rematch with kickboxing star who knocked him out despite FIVE STONE disadvantage

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER’S bodyguard wants a rematch with the kickboxer who knocked him out. Security man Ray Sadeghi – known as Jizzy Mack – faced Koji ‘Kouzi’ Tanaka on Mayweather’s recent undercard.
      Floyd Mayweather’s bodyguard was knocked out on his undercard
      Jizzy Mack pictured with Floyd Mayweather
      Tanaka fights in the 9st 9lb lightweight division, whereas Sadeghi usually weighs over 14 STONE.
      That means he had a FIVE STONE weight disadvantage, but it mattered little.
      Tanaka knocked out Sadeghi in the third round with a brutal left hook, but Mayweather’s right hand man now wants a rematch.
      Sadeghi  told World Boxing News: “I want to thank RIZIN and my boss Floyd Mayweather for giving me this opportunity to be in [an event of] this kind of magnitude and to fight.
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      “It was a great match. I want to run it back. Because I felt like I had him. But I got tired in the third round, and my hands dropped.
      “He caught me with a good shot, and we can run it back.”
      Later that night, Mayweather, 45, knocked out Japanese MMA fighter Mikuru Asakura, 30, in two rounds of his latest exhibition.
      Days later he announced another exhibition with YouTuber Deji, 25, on November 13 in Dubai.
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      Mayweather has had four non-sanctioned bouts since retiring in 2017 after beating UFC superstar Conor McGregor, 34.
      He first returned in 2018, against featherweight kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa, 24, in Tokyo.
      Mayweather then went eight-round with both YouTuber Logan Paul, 27, and ex-sparring partner Don Moore.
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      Tommy Fury’s dad John reveals secret talks with Jake Paul’s team and says son can enjoy fatherhood AFTER his next fight

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      JOHN FURY held secrets talks with Jake Paul’s team and said son Tommy can enjoy fatherhood AFTER his next bout.The boxing rivals have TWICE signed to fight, but both times Tommy was withdrawn.
      John Fury pictured with his son TommyCredit: Rex
      Showtime’s Stephen Espinoza, Jake Paul and manager Nakisa BidarianCredit: Getty
      Firstly, he suffered a rib injury last December before running into US visa issues ahead of their rescheduled August date.
      Tommy and dad John were ringside in Manchester to watch Joe Joyce’s knockout win over Joseph Parker.
      And on the undercard, women’s star Amanda Serrano – promoted by Paul – defeated Sarah Mahfoud.
      The YouTuber-turned boxer’s manager Nakisa Bidarian was also present and spoke with John to reschedule the celebrity grudge match.
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      John said in a Q&A with Free Bets: “I was sat with one of his managers and what he was saying is the fight between Jake and Tommy is still very much alive.
      “He told me they wanted the fight, and I told them we wanted the fight. 
      “Amanda Serrano was sat right next to me too and we agreed verbally we were interested in the fight.
      “It’s got to happen. Jake Paul and Tommy Fury, it’s got to happen at some point.”
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      Tyron Woodley, 40, replaced Tommy, 23, last and was knocked out in his rematch with Paul, four months after losing on points.
      At that point, it added to KOs over YouTuber “AnEsonGib”, ex-NBA player Nate Robinson, 38, and retired UFC fighter Ben Askren, 38.
      Hasim Rahman Jr, 31, signed after Tommy’s latest pull out but a weight row saw Paul scrap the fight.
      It leaves him still yet to face an opponent with prior professional boxing experience, but that changes on October 29.
      Paul, 25, returns in Arizona against UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, who also has a 4-1 record in the ring.
      Meanwhile, Tommy is in talks to return on November 13 in Dubai on the undercard of the exhibition between Floyd Mayweather, 45 and YouTuber Deji, 25.
      John said: Yeah, we’re looking to get Tommy out there. He last fought on the Wembley undercard, so he needs the action.
      I was sat with one of his managers and what he was saying is the fight between Jake and Tommy is still very much alive. John Fury
      “It’s a great fight. I was in talks with our lawyers today and it seems pretty much alive, so it seems all set for the 13th of November. 
      “A few I’s to dot and a few T’s to cross but we’re pretty much there with it.”
      Tommy officially started camp today with brother Tyson, 34, and posted a picture on Instagram during an early morning run.
      It comes following the news he is expecting his first child with partner Molly-Mae Hague, 23.
      But soon-to-be grandad John warned his son can only focus on parenting once his next fight is over.
      He told the Daily Mail: “He’s a fighter. That’s what good fighters do.
      “It’s good news for Tommy and for Molly. It’s great news for me to be a grandad again, for the 19th time. 
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      “We start camp on Monday. I am a no none sense man when Tommy is concerned. So, let’s train, let’s get on and let’s box. 
      “He needs to do his job properly. You know, we can enjoy the baby and enjoy Molly after the event.”
      Tyson Fury joined by brother Tommy in the gymCredit:
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      Jake Paul reveals terms to fight Floyd Mayweather and says boxing legend ‘can’t function’ without luxury lifestyle

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      JAKE PAUL says Floyd Mayweather “can’t function” without his luxury lifestyle as he revealed his terms to fight the boxing legend. Mayweather has had four non-sanctioned bouts since retiring in 2017 after beating UFC superstar Conor McGregor, 34.
      Floyd Mayweather ‘can’t function’ without his luxury lifestyle, said Jake PaulCredit: Rex
      Jake Paul called out Floyd MayweatherCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      One involved Jake’s brother Logan, 27, who took the boxing legend the eight-round distance in July 2021.
      Mayweather, 45, last weekend knocked out Japanese MMA fighter Mikuru Asakura, 30, in two rounds.
      And days later he announced another exhibition with YouTuber Deji, 25, on November 13 in Dubai.
      Paul, 25, slammed Mayweather for the cash-grab boxing cameos which he said are only in place to fund his spending habits.
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      He said: “I think he needs money. I legitimately think he needs money. There is no way that you can keep up that lifestyle.
      “Think about this, guys. He kept up the same lifestyle that he had while he was fighting – the cars, the jewellery, the rolling around with thirty people, private jets everywhere, vacations, spending millions of dollars on one watch. He’s a f****** dumbass.
      “You can’t keep up that same lifestyle after you’re retired. And I think he realises that and then had to get back in shape and started doing these exhibitions.
      “Because he can’t function without that lifestyle, that is who he is. That’s his identity.
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      “It’s Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather. Floyd ‘Needs Money’ Mayweather.”
      Paul wants to fight Mayweather at a catchweight between 165lb and 175lb and claimed Showtime’s Stephen Espinoza is on board.
      But he demanded the American icon settle his financial dispute with brother Logan, who claimed he was not fully paid following their fight.
      Paul said: “If he is going to fight then why not fight me?
      “I’ll make 175 you make 165, we’ll have a 10lb weight difference we can get that sanctioned.
      “He didn’t care about the 35lb difference with Logan and he says once I fight a real fighter it will be bad for me.
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      “So really he has no excuse to why this fight shouldn’t happen. Espinoza’s down at Showtime and it makes a ton of sense.
      “But I will say, if we do fight part of the contract will say that he has to pay my brother. I got you Logan.”
      Logan Paul took Floyd Mayweather the distanceCredit: Getty More

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      Adrien Broner calls out Nate Diaz for fight as UFC legend is instantly offered boxing bout after quitting MMA

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      ADRIEN BRONER has called out Nate Diaz for a boxing fight – just after the icon quit UFC. Diaz, 37, called time on the MMA franchise following his dramatic win over Tony Ferguson last month.
      Adrien Broner posted this mocked-up fight poster online to challenge Nate DiazCredit: Instagram
      But he is not short of options for his next venture.
      And now the free agent has been offered a bout under boxing rules.
      Broner, 33, took to Instagram with a post challenging the Californian southpaw, who recently launched his own fight promotion.
      The 34-4-1 (1) Ohio star wrote: “Nate Diaz you coming over to boxing I will give yo a** everything you looking for #letsgetit”
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      Broner has been boxing world champion in four weight categories and returned to the ring in February 2021 to beat Jovanie Santiago on points.
      But he knows a showdown in the ring with Diaz would draw in huge numbers of fans and dollars.
      Diaz recently mocked rival Conor McGregor’s stint in the boxing world – claiming that his rival “failed” to take over in the ring.
      The feuding pair then had another further swipes at each other as McGregor embarks on a career in acting.
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      If he snubs Broner’s wager, Diaz also has the option of a bare-knuckle dust-up with fellow ex-UFC man Mike Perry.
      However, it seems unlikely the UFC will be able to take advantage of a three-month exclusivity clause in MMA to get the 21-13 former Ultimate Fighter 5 champ to reverse his decision to leave.
      Diaz, who has Bellator vying for his signature, revealed the “only” fight he would take in UFC would be against Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
      Diaz is a free agent after walking away from UFCCredit: Getty
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      ‘I really wanna knock him out’ – Jake Paul ready to fight Tommy Fury AGAIN and reveals agreement for February in UK

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      JAKE PAUL revealed talks to fight Tommy Fury are once again being revived – with a deal in place for February in the UK. The boxing rivals have TWICE signed for a celebrity grudge match but both times Fury was withdrawn.
      Jake Paul revealed talks to fight Tommy Fury are once again revived
      Tommy Fury could fight Jake Paul in the UK in FebruaryCredit: Jamie McPhilimey
      Firstly, he suffered a rib injury last December before running into US visa issues ahead of their rescheduled August date.
      It means Paul will have to cross enemy lines to get his hands on Fury, who recently FaceTimed with the YouTuber-turned-boxer.
      And they both agreed to see if three really is the lucky number and try for a hat-trick of times.
      Paul, 25, said on his podcast: “Had a call with Tommy Fury. Yeah, they’re saying we’re going to fight in February.

      “I think he actually can’t come into the United States. So if I fight him in the UK…”
      He added: “I think parts of it are shady, I don’t think we’re getting the full truth on everything.
      “But regardless, it’s a great matchup and I really want to knock him out.”
      Tyron Woodley, 40, replaced Fury, 23, last and was knocked out in his rematch with Paul, four months after losing on points.
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      At that point, it added to KOs over YouTuber “AnEsonGib”, ex-NBA player Nate Robinson, 38, and retired UFC fighter Ben Askren, 38.
      Hasim Rahman Jr, 31, signed after Fury’s latest pullout but a weight row saw Paul scrap the fight.
      It leaves him still yet to face an opponent with prior professional boxing experience, but that changes on October 29.
      Paul returns in Arizona against UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, who also has a 4-1 record in the ring.
      Jake Paul and Anderson SIlva ahead of their October 29 fightCredit: Getty More

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      YouTuber Jake Paul messaged UFC star Conor McGregor on Instagram urging him to ‘take the fight pussy’ after $50m offer

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      JAKE PAUL continued his relentless pursuit of a boxing match with Conor McGregor by direct messaging the UFC superstar on Instagram.The YouTuber revealed his eagerness to take on McGregor a few days after scoring a sensational second-round KO victory over Nate Robinson on the undercard of Mike Tyson’s exhibition bout with Roy Jones Jr last year.
      Jake Paul slid into Conor McGregor’s direct messages on Instagram
      Jake Paul launched a foul-mouthed tirade at Conor McGregor earlier this week
      And in summer 2021, the 25-year-old doubled down on his desire to box McGregor in a foul-mouthed tirade on Instagram, in which he claimed his team have sent the UFC’s poster boy a whopping £37million ($50million) offer.
      McGregor refrained from responding to the x-rated call-out, in which Paul made derogatory comments about the Irishman’s fiancee, Dee Devlin.
      And in another attempt to get the former two-division UFC champion’s attention Paul – whose older brother Logan stepped in the ring with Floyd Mayweather – sent a short and sweet direct message to The Notorious on Instagram.
      Paul’s message read: “Take the fight pussy.”
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      After sharing his DM to McGregor, Paul launched a blistering rant at UFC president Dana White, who revealed he was willing to let women’s bantamweight and featherweight queen Amanda Nunes fight the former Disney star.
      He said: “Alright, Dana, let me try to understand your logic here: So you’re saying you don’t want me to fight Conor McGregor because he’s one of the greatest fighters in the world and I’m just like a YouTuber of whatever.
      “But then, in a statement today, you say: ‘Oh, I’m thinking about just having Amanda Nunes knock him out.’ But she’s also one of the greatest.
      “Dana, you seem to have this thing where you sort of hate on videogamers or YouTubers and influencers and us boxing and all this stuff.
      “But then, you spend half your time hanging out with the Nelk Boys. And I know why. It’s because they have hella influence over the male audience and you know that’s gonna promote the UFC.
      “And right now, baby, there’s nobody in this f***ing world who is promoting the UFC as much as me.
      Tens of millions of views, number one search result on Google when you type in Conor McGregor, when you type in UFC, when you type in Dana White. So you’re not making sense here.
      “Dana, I know the world doesn’t really know this because the UFC is this huge company. But we all know it’s not doing that well.
      Jake Paul knocked out Nate Robinson on the undercard of Mike Tyson’s exhibition bout with Roy Jones JrCredit: AP:Associated Press
      “Anyone who is involved in WME and all the public stocks and everything that went south there, we know the company is not doing well. And I’m the biggest money fight you can do unless Khabib comes out of retirement.
      “So if you want the UFC to make the most amount of money, you better start to wake the f**k up and realise that Jake Paul vs Conor McGregor is going to happen at some point.”
      Paul’s rant at White came shortly after he ambushed McGregor’s team-mate Dillon Danis and pelted him with water balloons.
      Paul may very well be a combat sports novice, but he’s well and truly at the centre of the boxing and MMA worlds at this moment in time.
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      Boxing legend Antonio Tarver wants Mike Tyson to set up fight for him against Jake Paul to ‘kick YouTuber’s ass’

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      BOXING legend Antonio Tarver called on Mike Tyson to set up a fight between him and YouTuber Jake Paul. Paul is 5-0 winning a number of fights, incliding comprehensively knocking out retired NBA star Nate Robinson and defeating Tyron Woodley TWICE.
      Antonio Tarver called on Mike Tyson to set up a fight between him and YouTuber Jake PaulCredit: Instagram @antoniotarver
      Paul is flying in his professional boxing careerCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      But Tarver – who famously ended the reign of Roy Jones Jr – was not impressed by the performance.
      And he wants to fight the 25-year-old internet sensation and stop the new age of outsiders venturing into the ring.
      Tarver, 53, wrote on Instagram back in 2020: “I really want to kick @jakepaul ass for what he did to @naterobinson last night and rid boxing of these clowns once and for all.
      “He fought a complete novice so fighting me shouldn’t be a problem… @miketyson make this fight.”
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      Tarver last fought in 2015 with a split-decision defeat against Steve Cunningham.
      He has been training Evander Holyfield, 59, helping the ex-heavyweight champion keep up his fitness.
      It inspired Tarver to think about lacing up the gloves again, with Jones’ trainer revealing the pair have unfinished business.
      Paul, on the other hand, is focussing on bringing MMA fighters over to boxing as he called out UFC star Conor McGregor and Dillon Danis.
      Paul comprehensively knocked out retired NBA star Nate RobinsonCredit: USA TODAY Sports
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      He said: “I’m taking this seriously.
      “There’s a long list of opponents that I want.
      “Conor McGregor, Dillon Danis, I’m gonna knock them both out.” More