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      Jake Paul, 25, and model girlfriend Julia Rose planning for baby as YouTuber-turned-boxer looks to start family

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      JAKE PAUL revealed he is planning for a child with his model girlfriend Julia Rose. The YouTuber-turned-boxer made the claim on an episode of his new show BS With Jake Paul, which guest starred UFC fighter Sean O’Malley.
      Julia Rose pictured with partner Jake PaulCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Rose has been with Jake Paul since 2020
      Paul, 25, said: “Julia and I are actually having conversations on like, when to get pregnant.”
      The American has been with Julia since 2020, the year he made his professional boxing debut, beating online rival “AnEsonGib”.
      He followed it up the next year by knocking out ex-NBA player Nate Robinson and retired UFC welterweight Ben Askren.
      Paul then beat Tyron Woodley on points before knocking the former UFC champion out in their rematch.
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      He had signed to face Tommy Fury but the British reality TV star pulled out after suffering a broken rib in training.
      Paul did reschedule the celebrity grudge match for August 6 but Fury withdrew again this time amid a US visa issue.
      Hasim Rahman Jr instead signed as a replacement but later a weight disagreement forced him out of the pay-per-view bill.
      It has left Paul sidelined, although as revealed by SunSport, he is eyeing a return in October, with Fury back in the running.
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      He said: “A certain somebody can’t keep my name out their mouth.
      “He’s got me in his Instagram bio, he’s doing tweets about me and he’s even put Amanda Serrano on the Joe Joyce and Joe Parker bill next month in Manchester knowing full well that I’ll be there.
      “I see he’s put out there that he’ll be fighting in October at 185lbs.
      “I’ve already been training. I am f***ing ready for October, 185lbs is my fighting weight.
      “If you want this dust settled once and for all, get yourself over here and let’s get it on.
      “There’s no excuses here, no one’s afraid to fight you. Get in touch, you pick the date, the venue, I’m not bothered. Let’s get this on.”
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      Anthony Joshua to adopt ‘African and Mexican’ fighting styles against Usyk and says rival ‘needs to work harder’ to win

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA will adopt a hybrid of African and Mexican fighting styles for his crunch clash with Oleksandr Usyk.AJ, 32, brought in renowned world champion coach Robert Garcia to cook up an aggressive game plan for Saturday night’s Saudi showdown after a timid display last time out.
      Anthony Joshua will renew his rivalry with Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday nightCredit: GETTY
      The Brit was turned over by Usyk in their Tottenham tussle last SeptemberCredit: GETTY
      AJ plans to adopt a hybrid of “African” and “Mexican” fighting styles for the rematchCredit: Getty
      And the Brit plans to add a bit of African flavour to Garcia’s famed Mexican-esque pressure style.
      The two-time heavyweight champion told Boxing Social: “We’ll see the African style, life, that’s all that matters.
      “I’m taking African style to Mexican style…both hard-working people…I respect the Mexican culture.”
      Joshua is confident the addition of Garcia will lead to a tougher night at the office for Usyk, who turned him over in their Tottenham tussle last September.
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      The Watford warrior said: “He needs to work harder to beat me. Listen, boxing’s a dog fight at the end of the day, it’s in me.”
      “If you’re a boxer, then you have it in you. It never left anyway.”
      Joshua doesn’t plan on outpointing his way to revenge against Usyk as he did in his 2019 rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr.

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      The London 2012 medallist said: “I will do my best and win by knockout.”
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      Mexican-American Garcia and the rest of Team Joshua will push AJ to go for the kill if he rests on his laurels.
      He told Sky Sports: “Can he win by decision? Yes. I know that he can also win by decision because if he controls the fight with his long punches, using a lot of jabs, even though we want him to back him up.
      “But if he just uses the reach and that half distance where he’s controlling the fight, he could easily win a decision too.
      “But, does he have the power, does he have the strength, has Usyk been dropped before? Yes.
      “Does he like body shots? Probably not because he’s been dropped a few times with body shots.
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      “Can he knock him out? I think so. And that’s what we’re going for.
      “I think Anthony knows it himself, and myself and Angel Fernandez, we’re going to push him to go for the knockout.”
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      Jake Paul calls out Conor McGregor protege Dylan Moran after Irish star said he would put the Paul brothers ‘to sleep’

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      JAKE PAUL hit back at Conor McGregor’s sparring partner Dylan Moran after the boxer vowed to KO the YouTuber.The Irish welterweight vowed to teach Paul and his older brother, Logan, ‘some manners’ if they showed up to Abu Dhabi for McGregor’s rematch with Dustin Poirier last year.
      Dylan Moran helped Conor McGregor prepare for hIs UFC 257 showdown with Dustin PoirierCredit: INSTAGRAM@DYLANMORANN
      Dylan Moran has found himself on the receiving end of trolling from Jake PaulCredit: INSTAGRAM@DYLANMORANN
      Jake Paul has been campaigning heavily for a boxing match with Conor McGregorCredit: INSTAGRAM
      It didn’t take long for Paul to get wind of Moran’s threat, which he responded to his Instagram story.
      He said: “Conor’s taking easy fights. But he’s been sparring in Ireland!”
      In a clearly sarcastic tone, Paul added: “He’s been boxing, going against some phenomenal, exciting Irish talent.
      “This kid must be really good, because Conor’s a ‘good boxer’ right? And then we looked this kid up!
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      “Ladies and gentlemen, presenting to you: the big, bad, exciting Irish talent – Dylan Moran, the kid that Conor McGregor is sparring against. Take a look!”
      Paul’s story then cut to footage of Moran being dropped three times in his 2019 loss to Dennis Okoth.
      The final image was of Moran on the canvas, a snap which included the accompanying caption: “This is who Conor is calling a phenomenal boxer.”
      25-year-old Paul has been campaigning relentlessly for a bout with the Dubliner since Conor’s stunning KO of Nate Robinson in 2020, going as far as to direct message the former two-division UFC champion on Instagram.
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      In an expletive-laden Instagram video, Paul said to Mystic Mac in early 2021: “What the f** is up you Irish c**t? Good morning Conor McGregor.
      “I know you’re probably beating up old dudes in a bar right now or maybe you’re j**ing off as you’re sick of f***ing your wife, I mean, she’s a four [out of ten], Conor you could do a lot better, but happy Monday!
      “My team sent you a $50 million offer this morning, $50 million cash, proof of funds, the biggest fight offer you’ve ever been offered.
      “But you’re scared to fight me Conor. You duck me as you’re scared to fight a YouTuber.

      “You’re 0-1 as a boxer, I’m 2-0 as a boxer. I just came off the eighth biggest pay-per-view event in history.
      “But you want to fight Dustin Poirier, who has less followers on Instagram than my f***ing dog, that’s a fact.
      “And Dana White, you’re a f***ing p***y, you ugly f***ing bald bitch.
      “You said there’s zero per cent chance of this fight happening but there’s zero percent of you getting some p****.
      “Conor, you’re scared, Dana, you’re scared. Sign the f***ng contract you idiots. Irish b***h, f**k these guys.”
      Since sending his expletive-laden rant, Paul has moved to 5-0 as a professional.
      McGregor meanwhile has been out of action after suffering a sickening leg break in his battle with Poirier.
      He has been in training ahead of a UFC return, with a trilogy against Nate Diaz teased by coach John Kavanagh.
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      Deontay Wilder poses with Joe Joyce as ex-heavyweight champ watches UFC fights while training for comeback

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      DEONTAY WILDER bumped into Joe Joyce while training in Las Vegas and made another trip to watch the UFC. The American heavyweight star is set to return to the ring on October 15 in New York against Robert Helenius.
      Deontay Wilder watching a UFC event
      And he has been training in Vegas ahead of his first bout since losing to Tyson Fury in their October trilogy classic.
      Wilder has been using the UFC’s facility and even bumped into heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, 35.
      At the UFC’s Performance Institute, the ex-WBC king ran into British contender Joyce, who returns against Joseph Parker on September 24.
      Wilder was later seen at the UFC’s Apex Center watching another round of Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series.
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      It was the third event he watched in two weeks.
      Wilder, 36, was knocked out in round 11 against Fury, 33, after being floored three times but scoring two knockdowns of his own.
      The ex-WBC champion then went radio silent, leaving his boxing future in doubt.
      But talk of a return soon surfaced as Wilder was seen publicly again and has recently ramped up his training.
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      Former sparring partner Helenius, 38, is in talks to be the Bronze Bomber’s return opponent.
      And the fight is eyed for the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, which would be on pay-per-view in the UK.
      Meanwhile Joyce, 36, and Parker, 30, fight in Manchester as they continue their pursuit of world honours.
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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.”
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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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