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      Paige VanZant AXED from BKFC London fight at last minute leaving ex-UFC star ‘p***ed and heartbroken’

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      PAIGE VANZANT’s do-or-die bare-knuckle clash with Charis Sigala has fallen through at the 11th hour.The former UFC star was due to clash with her fellow MMA fighter in the co-main event of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship’s London debut on Saturday.
      Paige VanZant’s bare-knucke clash with Charisa Sigala has been called offCredit: GETTY
      VanZant and Sigala were due to clash in the co-main event of BKFC London on Saturday nightCredit: BKFC
      VanZant vented her fury at the late cancellation on TwitterCredit: INSTAGRAM@PAIGEVANZANT
      VanZant has been left devastated by the late cancellation of the fightCredit: INSTAGRAM
      But the fight has been called off due to unexplained reasons.
      The 28-year-old wrote on her Instagram story late on Tuesday night: “My fight is off.
      “This is not from my team or from me. I was beyond ready and excited to fight.
      “Hope to have news soon. Heartbroken.”
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      A furious VanZant later added: “THIS IS OUT OF MY CONTROL!!!
      “I WENT AN ENTIRE CAMP AND WEIGHT CUT TO BE PULLED A WEEK OUT!!!!”
      VanZant had hoped to pick up her maiden win under the BKFC banner at Wembley Arena following a difficult start to life in the promotion.
      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.”
      It’s been claimed that VanZant’s clash with Sigala has been rescheduled for October 15, although the promotion have yet to confirm the new date.
      VanZant inked a lucrative multi-fight deal with BKFC in the summer of 2020 after being released from the UFC.
      But life in the BKFC ranks hasn’t gone well for the American Top Team star, who has lost both her outings in the promotion.
      VanZant suffered a decision loss in her debut to Britain Hart last February, with the same fate befalling her in a rematch with fellow former UFC star Rachael Ostovich last July.
      The skid made her now-cancelled London clash with Sigala a must-win in the eyes of BKFC chief Dave Feldman.
      He told GiveMeSport: “If Paige loses, her bare-knuckle career is definitely at an end.
      “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.
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      “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.”
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      Meet the stunning Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship ring girls ahead of Paige VanZant vs Charisa Sigala in London

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      BARE KNUCKLE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP comes to London with some huge headlines acts. Bellator star Michael Venom Page main-events against ex-UFC contender Mike Perry.
      Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship comes to London and so do their ring card girlsCredit: @kaitlynbertrandd
      Harley Cameron, Kaitlyn Bertrand and Amber FieldsCredit: @kaitlynbertrandd
      Paige VanZant makes her BKFC return in London
      And Paige VanZant makes her BKFC return against Charisa Sigala.
      But fans will not have their eyes just on the action, as BKFC’s ring girls look to steal the show.
      Here, SunSport introduces you to some of their crowd pleasers.
      Amber Fields
      Amber is a model from America, who has a love for cowboy hats.
      She has an OnlyFans account which offers subscribers “tons of unseen, uncensored content.”
      Amber won Miss IBMS Orlando pageant and the Miss Winghouse pageant in 2017.
      Amber Fields is one of BKFC’s lead ring card girlsCredit: @missamberfields
      The brunette also has her own OnlyFans accountCredit: @missamberfields
      Amber won Miss IBMS Orlando pageant in 2017Credit: @missamberfields
      The American is a self-professed cowgirl hat loverCredit: @missamberfields
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      Kaitlyn Bertrand
      Kaitlyn describes herself as a realtor from Florida, who has Italian and Scottish roots.
      She also has an OnlyFans account herself and featured on the Fitness Gurls Magazine cover in May.
      Not only does Kaitlyn work for BKFC, but she has done shows for ProBox TV, founded by ex-champs Roy Jones Jr, Antonio Tarver and Paulie Malignaggi.
      Kaitlyn Bertrand is a realtor from FloridaCredit: @kaitlynbertrandd
      Kaitlyn also runs her own OnlyFans accountCredit: @kaitlynbertrandd
      The American is a fitness cover girl modelCredit: @kaitlynbertrandd
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      Luana Moa
      Luana, from Florida, is a model and actress as well as ring card girl.
      The American this year joined the BKFC roster but also works alongside Kaitlyn for ProBox TV.
      Moa won Miss HIN Atlanta 2022 to add to her glamour achievements.
      Luana Moa is a model and actress as well as ring card girl
      Luana this year joined the BKFC roster
      She also works alongside Kaitlyn for ProBox TV
      Harley Cameron
      Harley is a singer, actress and model from Florida.
      As well as working for BKFC, Harley recently signed with professional wrestling promotion AEW.
      Her partner Xyon Quinn – real name Daniel Sean Vidot – is an ex-professional rugby league footballer currently signed to WWE.
      Harley Cameron is a singer, actress and model from FloridaCredit: @danni_ellexo
      Harley recently signed with professional wrestling promotion AEW.Credit: @danni_ellexo
      She is with WWE star Xyon QuinnCredit: @danni_ellexo
      Isabelle Flores
      Isabelle describes herself as “Irish and Venezuelan” but she resides in Florida.
      She is also a Monster Energy girl as well as working for BKFC.
      Away from modelling, Isabelle owns a mobile bar service called Tipsy Gypsy, which is 70s themed.
      Isabelle Flores is from Florida and works for BKFCCredit: @belllsflores
      Isabelle is also a Monster Energy girl as well as working for BKFC.Credit: @belllsflores
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      Michael Venom Page open to Jake Paul fight but first vows to leave ex-UFC star Mike Perry a ‘mess’ in bare-knuckle debut

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      MICHAEL VENOM PAGE has refused to rule out fighting Jake Paul – but first vows to leave Mike Perry a “mess” in their bare-knuckle bout. The Bellator welterweight swaps the cage for the ring after signing with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.
      Michael Venom Page fights Mike Perry in bare-knuckleCredit: Jamie McPhillimy / BKFC
      And he faces the unpredictable Perry at Wembley Arena on Saturday night, expecting to leave the ex-UFC contender unrecognisable.
      Page told SunSport: “He’s a great person to promote a show with. 
      “He’s really funny outside, big character, he makes a lot of noise and it kind of hypes you up, he makes you want to go in there and fight.
      “It’s kind of a perfect partner to come over here, great name and great for my first fight. 
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      “I expect the fight to go the way I want it to go. I’m a lot more technical, a lot more precise, landing shots. 
      “He’s going to be a bit of a mess by the end of it, but I’m going to go in there and do what I do best, put on a show and come out the victor.” 
      Page, 35, recently challenged for the interim Bellator welterweight title in May but was controversially beaten by Logan Storley, 29.
      The MMA promotion had nothing to offer MVP until November, meaning the Londoner looked elsewhere for opportunities.
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      Having already had two wins in the traditional boxing ring, Page sought to find another gloved bout.
      But when his former promoter, ex-world champion David Haye, brought an offer from BKFC to him, a deal was quickly wrapped up.
      Page revealed: “I’ve worked with David before, we’re actually very good friends so it was an easy conversation to have. 
      “Then the end result was, I had to present it to Bellator and they had to be happy with it or otherwise it wouldn’t work. 
      “From there, I had to go to the right people at Bellator but they were happy with it, especially with the timing, it worked out anyway. 
      He’s going to be a bit of a mess by the end of it, but I’m going to go in there and do what I do best, put on a show and come out the victor.Michael Venom Page on fighting Mike Perry
      “So they OK’d it and that was it. Now we’re here.” 
      Page has his eyes on the Bellator crown but is open to making a return to boxing.
      Several stars of MMA have made the same switch, including UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47.
      Ben Askren, 38, and Tyron Woodley, 40, also did the same to fight YouTuber-turned prizefighter Paul, 25.
      Both were beaten and the likes of Jorge Masvidal, 37, and Nate Diaz, 37, have since been called out by the 5-0 social media sensation.
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      Page will not get drawn into challenging the American himself – but would not turn down the chance to fight him.
      He said: “I don’t care to call for a fight like that, but if it falls on my lap, the same way this has kind of fallen upon me, then yeah, why not? 
      “It’s punching someone in the face for a lot of money.”
      Jake Paul is unbeaten in his 5-0 boxing careerCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      Paige VanZant vs Charisa Sigala – BKFC London: Live stream, TV channel, UK start time, FULL fight card

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      PAIGE VANZANT faces Charisa Sigala at BKFC London aiming to secure her first win in the organisation.The former UFC fly and strawweight is 0-2 since signing with the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships in August 2020.
      How the duo stack up ahead of their London showdown
      And back-to-back losses to Britain Hart and Rachael Ostovich have put VanZant’s back up against the wall ahead of her BKFC London clash with Sigala – which promoter Dave Feldman admits is a must-win for the 28-year-old.
      He told GiveMeSport: “If Paige loses, her bare knuckle career is definitely at an end.
      “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.
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      “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.”
      And there big show is on a HUGE night of combat sports with Oleksandr Usyk vs Anthony Joshua, PFL, UFC 278 and Adrien Broner vs Omar Figueroa also taking place.
      The former UFC star sells sultry snaps and videos on her members-only website
      Sigala also makes money with saucy snaps on OnlyFansCredit: INSTAGRAM@CHARISA_SWEETHEART
      When is BKFC London?
      BKFC London takes place on Saturday, August 20.
      The prelims start from 6pm with the main card from 7pm.
      Expect VanZant vs Sigala at around 8.30-9pm, and the main event of Michael “Venom” Page vs “Platinum” Mike Perry at around 10pm UK time.
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      What live stream and TV channel is BKFC London on?
      BKFC London will be broadcast live on BKFC’s App.
      The app costs $4.99 (£4.11) per month or $49.99 a year (£41).
      BKFC London is also available to purchase on Fite.TV for a one-off price of $19.99.
      You can watch the prelims for free on BKFC’s official website.
      MVP vs Mike Perry headlines a stacked bill
      What is the full BKFC London fight card?
      Michael “Venom” Page’s bare knuckle debut against “Platinum” Mike Perry headlines the Wembley Arena show.
      Prelims

      Tony Giles vs David Round
      Conan Barbaru vs Dan Vinni
      Franco Tenaglia vs Chas Symonds

      Main Card

      John Hick vs Ellis Shepherd
      Danny Christie vs Terry “The Dominator” Brazier
      Rob Cunningham vs Brett May
      Dawid Zoltaszek vs Adam Harris
      Jamie Cox vs Kearon Thomas
      Chris Fishgold vs Jake Bostwick
      James “Lights Out” Lilley vs Tyler Goodjohn
      Mick Terrill vs Sam Shewmaker
      Connor Tierney vs “Hitman” Joe Elmore
      Paige VanZant “12 Gauge” vs Charisa Sigala
      MAIN EVENT: Michael “Venom” Page vs “Platinum” Mike Perry

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      Paige VanZant’s bare-knuckle career ‘DEFINITELY’ over if ex-UFC star loses fight return against Charisa Sigala in London

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      PAIGE VANZANT’s bare-knuckle boxing career will be “OVER” if she loses her upcoming clash with Charisa Sigala.The former UFC fly and strawweight has gone 0-2 since inking a lucrative deal with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships in August 2020.
      Paige VanZant will clash in the co-main event of BKFC 27 in London on August 20Credit: BKFC
      VanZant has yet to taste victory in the BKFC ringCredit: GETTY
      VanZant has gone 0-2 in the promotion since signing in 2020Credit: BKFC
      VanZant has earned a pretty penny during her stint in the bare knuckle promotionCredit: PAIGE VANZANT
      The 28-year-old has banked a whopping £680,000 in her two BKFC fightsCredit: PAIGE VANZANT
      Consecutive losses to Britain Hart and Rachael Ostovich have put VanZant’s back up against the wall ahead of her BKFC London clash with Sigala on Saturday week – which promoter Dave Feldman admits is a must-win for the 28-year-old.
      He told GiveMeSport: “If Paige loses, her bare knuckle career is definitely at an end.
      “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.
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      “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.”
      VanZant’s pain of consecutive defeats in the BKFC ring has been softened by her astronomical purses.
      The American Top Team standout has banked a whopping £670,000 for her last two outings – which dwarf her total octagon earnings.
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      Ahead of her debut last year, PVZ said: “I’m here for a reason.
      “I was in the UFC for six years getting paid $40,000 (to show) and $40,000 (to win), and now I’m getting 10 times that doing what I love.
      “So obviously, I’m not going anywhere. I’m very happy fighting here and I’m excited to fight.”
      Sigala – who has also competed in mixed martial arts – is relishing the opportunity to send VanZant out the BKFC exit door.
      She said: “This event is going to be a big part of BKFC history, and I’m really excited to be a part of it.
      “Fighting at Knuckle Mania in 2021 made me a part of that historic event.
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      “I didn’t fully recognize the significance of that in my debut, but I’m very aware of it heading into London.
      “This is another huge opportunity to be a part of BKFC history.”
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      Meet Paige Van Zant’s next bare-knuckle opponent Charisa Sigala who shares x-rated pictures and goes to war in the ring

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      PAIGE VAN ZANT is not the only Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship star prepared to leave little to the imagination online. Charisa Sigala, who faces VanZant in London next Saturday, wows fans of her own on social media and even has an OnlyFans account.
      Charisa Sigala fights Paige VanZant in LondonCredit: Instagram / @charisa_sweetheart
      Charisa Sigala has an OnlyFans account of her ownCredit: Instagram / @charisa_sweetheart
      Charisa Sigala has had three BKFC boutsCredit: BKFC via Instagram / @charisa_sweetheart
      Sigala meets Paige van Zant in the ring nextCredit: Instagram @paigevanzant
      But looks can be deceiving as Sigala is a ruthless fighter, not afraid to trade heavy blows in the ring.
      She has a win, loss and draw in her three BKFC bouts, recently drawing against Angela Danzig in March.
      Sigala, 38, returns at Wembley Arena in the biggest fight of her life against ex-UFC prospect VanZant.
      It features on a packed card which is headlined by Bellator welterweight Michael Venom Page, 35, and former UFC contender Mike Perry, 30.
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      Sigala said: “This event is going to be a big part of BKFC history, and I’m really excited to be a part of it.
      “Fighting at Knuckle Mania in 2021 made me a part of that historic event.
      “I didn’t fully recognize the significance of that in my debut, but I’m very aware of it heading into London.
      “This is another huge opportunity to be a part of BKFC history.” 
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      VanZant lost to Britain Hart in her BKFC debut and was then defeated by Rachael Ostovich – who she beat in the UFC – last July.
      So the American part-time professional wrestler is looking for her first win in the ring.
      Cynical fans dubbed her bout with Sigla the “OnlyFans Championship” due to their subscription-based accounts.
      But speaking to the Daily Star, VanZant, 28, hit back: “I don’t know if I have a reaction to that.
      “I mean, you have to understand that both my opponent and me are two females doing what a lot of people cannot do.
      “You know, 99.9% of the world would never have a boxing match, let alone a bare knuckle boxing match.
      “So, we are doing something nobody else can do. I see it as I’ve been extremely successful in a lot of things, and there is a reason that I choose to fight. I get to make it a choice.
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      “A lot of people have to do these things, they have to wake up and go to work.
      “But I get to do whatever I want, because I have been extremely smart financially. I am really lucky that I get to go out and do what I love.”
      Paige VanZant lost her opening two BKFC fightsCredit: INSTAGRAM
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      Anthony Joshua’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk kicks-off incredible night of combat sports including UFC and bare knuckle

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      FIGHT fans are in for a feast on August 20 as a night packed full of combat sports awaits.A host of boxing and MMA events take place across Britain and America.
      Anthony Joshua was beaten by Oleksandr Usyk last SeptemberCredit: GETTY
      But with so much on offer, fans may be forced to pick and choose what they watch live.
      With the help of SunSport, we break down the blockbuster night of bouts.
      Oleksandr Usyk vs Anthony Joshua 2, Saudi Arabia
      Joshua, 32, rematches the Ukrainian pound-for-pound great, 35, in Jeddah, following his loss last September.
      For most, this is the pick of the night, with AJ potentially fighting to save his career and regain the heavyweight belts.
      On the undercard, ex-world champion Badou Jack features, as does Callum Smith and even YouTuber Money Kicks – real name Rashed Belhasa.

      Oleksander Usyk and Anthony Joshua rematch in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Mark Robinson
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      BKFC 27: Michael Venom Page vs Mike Perry, London
      Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship make their UK debut at Wembley Arena.
      Headlining is Bellator MMA star Venom Page, 35, against ex-UFC welterweight Mike Perry, 30.
      Former UFC contender-turned pro wrestler Paige VanZant, 28, also returns in her third BKFC fight, looking for a first win,when she takes on Charisa Sigala.
      Michael Venom Page and Mike Perry ahead of their BKFC clashCredit: Jamie McPhillimy / BKFC
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      Professional Fighters League semi-finals, London
      Also making their first trip across the pond is the PFL, MMA’s only league which consists of qualification and knockout rounds.
      London hosts the third and final semis of the year where the men’s featherweights and women’s lightweights are in action.
      Manchester’s Brendan Loughnane faces bitter American rival Chris Wade while double Olympic gold medallist Kayla Harrison tops the Copper Box bill.
      Brendan Loughnane fights Chris Wade in his PFL semi-finalCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      UFC 278: Usman vs Edwards 2, Salt Lake City
      A potentially historic night for British MMA awaits as Leon Edwards, 30, rematches welterweight title holder Kamaru Usman, 35, in Utah.
      Not since Michael Bisping, 44, has a UFC fighter from these shores held the gold.
      Usman beat Edwards in 2015 but a lot has changed since then, meanwhile Paulo Costa and Luke Rockhold co-headlining with Jose Aldo also returning.
      Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards rematch at UFC 278Credit: Getty
      Adrien Broner vs Omar Figueroa Jr, Florida
      Broner – nicknamed The Problem – is back after over a year out of the ring and fights Figueroa.
      The four-division champ beat Jovanie Santiago in February 2021 but troubles outside the ring left him sidelined.
      Broner, 33, is looking for one more crack at the big time and his personality and flashy style is still a big hit with fans.
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      ‘I don’t like it’ – Mike Tyson’s ex-manager admits fear over Jake Paul fight and reveals Evander Holyfield trilogy talks

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      MIKE TYSON has been warned by his ex-manager against a fight with Jake Paul after talks for a trilogy with Evander Holyfield collapsed. The youngest heavyweight champion of all time in November 2020 made a shock boxing comeback.
      Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield were in talks for a trilogy fightCredit: Rex Features
      Jake Paul was linked with a fight against Mike TysonCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      He drew over eight exhibition rounds with fellow legend Roy Jones Jr, 53, and was soon being called out for more cash-grab spectacle bouts.
      Tyson, now 56, is yet to fight again and appeared ready to leave his surprise return as a one-off ring cameo.
      Although that was until YouTuber-turned boxer Paul campaigned to face the American idol, who is over 30 years older.
      Both boxing stars have opened the door to what would surely be a pay-per-view blockbuster, despite the age gap.
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      But Hall of Fame manager Shelly Finkel, who worked with Tyson up until his retirement in 2005, is among those dead against it.
      Finkel told SunSport: “I don’t like it. But, Mike has his own mind, if he asked me, I’d tell him my opinion.” 
      Paul has made a name for himself in the fight game since winning his professional debut against online rival “AnEsonGib” in January 2020.
      He followed that up 11 months later by brutally knocking out ex-NBA player Nate Robinson, 38, on Tyson’s undercard.
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      Paul progressed with wins over former UFC pair Ben Askren, 38, and Tyron Woodley, 40, first on points and then KO.
      But he is yet to face an opponent with a recognised boxing record following cancelled bouts with Tommy Fury, 23, and Hasim Rahman Jr, 31.
      Tyson meanwhile has continued to tease another fight with training pictures and videos.
      He was in talks for another rematch with Holyfield, 59, who made a return of his own last September.
      But after being shamefully bashed around the ring by ex-UFC champ Vitor Belfort, 45, talk of the already unwanted trilogy faded away.
      Finkel revealed: “He actually reached out for me and then I spoke after that fight about trying to put the Holyfield fight together. 
      “It never happened, and after the way Holyfield looked with the MMA guy, that was over.” 
      Jake Paul and Mike Tyson have agreed to fight each otherCredit: Twitter @jakepaul More