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      I run Britain’s cheapest pub but I’ve BANNED football – you won’t be able to sip a £2.40 pint during Euros at my boozer

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      ONE of Britain’s cheapest pubs WON’T be showing the Euros this summer despite football fever hitting the country.Sinclair’s Oyster Bar in Manchester is well known for its old-world interior and its fascinating history.Sinclair’s Oyster Bar in Manchester won’t be showing the Euros this summerCredit: STEVE ALLENCallum Jepson and his mum Lisa Sauicz are patrons at the pubCredit: STEVE ALLENRichard Meaden and Michael Meaden praised the cheap prices and great locationCredit: STEVE ALLENThe boozer is also renowned for its low prices with a pint of mild or dark lager being a snip at just £2.40.Customers love its low prices and olde-world character, but keeping overheads down in order to maintain low prices means they can’t watch the footie action. As part of the Samuel Smith’s chain, it also aims to recreate the simpler times of the past.It means screens and mobile phones banned inside, to encourage punters to chat while sipping on their bargain beer.Read More in FootballEngland got off to a winning start at the weekend securing a 1-0 win over Serbia and will be looking to secure their place in the Euro 2024 knockout phase this evening when they take on Denmark in Frankfurt.A first place position will see the Three Lions handed an easier route to the quarter-finals with a last-16 tie against a third-place finisher.But Denmark will be sure to come out fighting as failure to beat the Three Lions tonight could leave them on the back foot in third place.With the likes of Manchester United stars Rasmus Hojlund and Christian Eriksen to contend with, the match could prove tricky.Most read in FootballHowever, regulars say they don’t care about missing it or watching elsewhere if they can enjoy such a great pub for so little.And many say they are glad the Euros aren’t blaring out – preferring to sip their cheap pints in peace.Barry Tottey, 64, from Holmes Chapel said: “I’m not bothered that they aren’t showing it. “If I wanted to go and watch it I could go to a sports bar.” But he questioned whether the rules of Samuel Smith – who does not allow any screens, phones or technology in his pubs – were out of date.Barry also added: “He (Samuel Smith) needs to open more of the lovely pubs that are closed.”England fans at the Euro clash with Denmark will be allowed to watch the action with a pint in their hands for the first time in nearly 40 yearsFriend Darren Keates, 60, said: “People know it’s a Samuel Smith pub and you can’t go in there and use the phone. They have to not show it to keep the costs down.”Lisa Sauicz, 49, was enjoying an al fresco drink at the pub before heading to Coop Live to see The Killers with her son Callum Jepson, 29. She said: “If the Euros is on I feel there should be somewhere for people to view it but there are plenty of bars that do show it. But we are off to see The Killers so we don’t care!”Kathleen Harrison, 76, said: “We come here once every few weeks when the sun is shining. We have just had three halves of lager for £5.”Sister Anne Hughes, 78, says: “We can sit outside when it’s sunny and there are plenty of people so we can watch the world go by. It’s very cheap and it’s a lovely old pub.”Musician Nick Miller, 60, says: “I am glad they don’t show the Euros here, it’s nice to be away from it.”If I wanted to watch it I could go next door, it’s nice to come here and relax – it’s a welcome reprieve.” Friend Andy Miller, 70, says: “I have been coming here for 30 years and I like coming for the stout. The prices are very reasonable.”I’m not into football so it’s perfect they don’t play it, I don’t want to hear it – it’s so loud, I want some peace and relaxation.”The Grade II listed building was moved and meticulously rebuilt brick by brick following damage during the Christmas blitz in 1941 and a later close call with an IRA bomb in 1996. Today, the 1720s picturesque inn is still standing proudly in its most recent spot – bang in the heart of the city centre.Michael Meaden, 40, a taxi driver said: “The location is great, sitting outside, it’s a cracking day and the beers are very cheap.”Soaring pint pricesTHE sobering prospect of paying £25 a pint by 2040 is on the horizon, a study warns.
      The average cost of a lager has already gone up 11 per cent this year to £4.69.
      If that rate is maintained ­annually, then in 16 years it will cost a wallet-busting £25.70.
      Drinkers have already faced a  28 per cent rise over the past five years from when a pint was  £3.67.
      The latest research, by FruitySlots.com and based on Office for National ­Statistics data, adds to pressure on boozers as beer becomes increasingly unaffordable.
      Pub closures are already up  51 per cent to 80 a month in the first three months of this year.

      Police Officer Richard Meaden, 40 agreed the city isn’t without its venues for showing the matches and said Sinclairs doesn’t need to show them.He said: “If I want to watch it, there are plenty of places. I think if they showed it here, you wouldn’t be able to get in. I don’t think they need to.”I think the pub appeals more to people who are out and about and just want to drink.”Day tripper Liz Kenny, 74, said: “I like coming in here, it’s cheap beer – it’s the cheapest place in Manchester. We just had two pints for £5.”READ MORE SUN STORIESAlan Phoenix, 72, said: “I am not bothered about football, it makes the bars too packed – it’s nice and quiet. “We came from Wigan on the train, we like it round here, it’s great for a drink and we love this pub.”David Kerrigan, Mike Hilton, Barry Tottey and Darren Keates having a drink in the beer gardenCredit: STEVE ALLENKathleen Harrison, Anne Hughes and Pat Morrison also enjoy cheap pints at the boozerCredit: STEVE ALLENNick Miller and Andy Miller say the peace and quiet is welcomeCredit: STEVE ALLEN More

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      England fans would fork out nearly £1,500 to follow the Three Lions all the way to the Euros final

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      English football fans would be willing to fork out close to £1,500 to be in Berlin for the Euros final if the Three Lions go all the way.A poll of 1,000 football lovers revealed a quarter would be open to dropping everything to support their beloved team in Germany’s capital if England made it to the Euros final.Passionate footie fans would do everything in their power to witness an England triumphA quarter of fans would forget all their other commitments in favour of a Three Lions finalAfter so many years of hurt, 44 per cent wouldn’t want to miss what could be a historical moment for the Three Lions.As flight prices to Germany in flux, 30 per cent would consider flying to another country and hiring a car to drive to Germany to save on costs.The research was commissioned by Skyscanner, which ran additional insight to reveal the average cost of a direct flight from the UK to Düsseldorf for England’s opening game could set fans back £454.But by jetting from London to neighbouring country Luxembourg and hiring a motor to drive to Germany fans could save up to £278.Read more Football newsFor England’s final group match in Cologne against Slovenia, the average cost of flying direct would be £362, compared to catching a flight from Manchester to Amsterdam, and hiring a car for just £168 – over two and a half times cheaper than a direct flight.Laura Lindsay at Skyscanner said: “As the Euros kick off, we know many people will be following the action and wanting to travel to Germany.“Whether you are planning a midsummer’s dream trip to support your team or just want to be there to soak up the atmosphere, there are still ways for footie fans to get on the road and not miss out.“But shopping around and comparing your options has never been more important.Most read in Football“For savvy fans, flying to somewhere close to Germany instead of direct and picking up cheap car hire to drive to your destination will result in savings.”The research also found 33 per cent of fans would be up for travelling to Germany to follow the actions – and a quarter would be willing to drive all the way there.Poland’s hottest fan ‘Miss Euros’ reveals high hopes for England gloryBut they could save a staggering £453 if they were to do so for the opening game, travelling from Manchester to Amsterdam and completing their journey by car over flying direct.And of these, 42 per cent would rent and share a car with friends.In fact, 22 per cent would still want to travel to the Euros final regardless of whether their team is playing or not.As 35 per cent agree the atmosphere in Germany will be better than that of their local area.More than one in five would still be keen on travelling to the Euros final regardless of the participantsFinishing runners-up at the last Euro tournament in 2020 was England’s best-ever result More

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      Arsenal fans mock new Gunners kit for resembling Tesco’s Value range

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      ARSENAL have been mocked online after their new home kit appeared to resemble Tesco’s cut-price Value range.The title-hunters, whose league hopes will be decided today, launched next season’s kit last week.Arsenal have been mocked online for their new home kitCredit: TwitterFans are saying the kit looks like the Tesco Value logoCredit: TwitterBut Gunners fans claimed the Adidas home kit’s blue-striped sleeves reminded them of the discount product line.Posting online, @RipleyAWFC said: “I really can’t look at the new Arsenal kit with the blue stripes and not think of Tesco Value.”But Mattie Powell backed the club, joking: “Love the new shirt.“Purchased it then read comment about sleeves looking like Tesco Value. Love it even more now!”READ MORE ON ARSENALOthers criticised the club for the £85 price tag, claiming it was anything but good value.Tesco Value was a range of everyday products sold by the retailer from 1993 until 2012.It was rebranded as Everyday Value.Its blue-and-white striped design earned the products a cult following.Most read in FootballThe supermarket also released socks and an oversized blue “oodie” jumper inspired by the Value line.The new Arsenal kit features a new change to the club’s crest.Arsenal’s 2024/24 home kit with new badge released as fans say ‘we have unprecedented amounts of sauce’ The Gunners will need every little help from West Ham, who face title rivals Man City, as they bid to win the Premier League for the first time in 20 years this afternoon. More

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      Lewis Hamilton’s acting debut set to be one of the most expensive films EVER with £240MILLION budget

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      LEWIS HAMILTON’S acting debut has become a £240million Money Pitt.The Formula 1 legend will feature in Brad Pitt’s much-delayed movie – with the budget now equal TWELTH in the all-time list for films.Lewis Hamilton is set to add to his colourful career with a movie roleCredit: GettyHuge motorsport fan Brad Pitt is going ahead with his costly filmCredit: SplashHamilton said missing out a role in Top Gun: Maverick “broke my heart”.But he will still go from Silverstone to the silver screen – and with the same director, Joseph Kosinski, as in Tom Cruise’s 2022 Top Gun sequel.Hollywood great Pitt, 58, plays a veteran driver who comes out of retirement to mentor a young prodigy.Established actors like James Bond villain Javier Bardem, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies and Sarah Niles are also in the cast.READ MORE TOP STORIESBritain’s seven-time F1 world champion Hamilton has been itching to act.After two decades squeezing behind the wheel of a sportscar, the 39-year-old hopes to get other bums on seats  – those of movie-lovers in cinemas.But although production for Pitt’s film has continued this year, the release date is uncertain, as is the title, although “Apex” is the hot speculation.Puck’s Matthew Belloni reckons the budget has burst past $300m (£240m) – due to Covid but also the use of real actors in genuine race cars.Most read in MotorsportTHE MOST EXPENSIVE MOVIES OF ALL TIMEHere’s how the costliest movies in history rank – with Star Wars and super heroes dominating.

      Lewis Hamilton’s upcoming effort is on course to make the top 12 – meaning his first film would match the Last Jedi.
      1 Star Wars: The Force Awakens, 2015 – $447m (£357m)
      2 Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, 2018 – $432m (£345m)
      3 Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, 2019 – $416m (£332m)
      4 Fast X, 2023 – $379m (£303m)
      5 Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, 2011 – $379m (£303m)
      6 Avengers: Age of Ultron, 2015 – $364m (£291m)
      7 Avengers: Endgame, 2019 – $356m (£284m)
      8 Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, 2022 – $351m (£280m)
      9 Avatar: The Way of Water, 2022 – $350m (£279m)
      10 Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, 2023 – $326m (£260m)
      11 Avengers: Infinity War, 2018 – $325m (£260m)
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      Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, 2007 – $300m (£240m)Justice League, 2017Star Wars: The Last Jedi, 2017APEX???
      15 Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, 2023 – $291m (£232m)
      16 Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, 2023 – $276m (£220n)
      17 Solo: A Star Wars Story, 2018 – $271m (£216m)
      18 Jurassic World Dominion, 2022 – $265m (£212m)
      19 John Carter, 2012 – $264m (£211m)
      20 Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, 2016 – $263m (£210m)

      Hamilton is keen to appear on the silver screenCredit: GettyBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHamilton himself and Pitt’s Plan B Entertainment are the producers, along with Jerry Bruckheimer – whose CV includes Top Dog and Cruise’s 1990 NASCAR action movie Days of Thunder.Mercedes star Hamilton, who is switching to Ferrari next year, has previously revealed his desperation to appear in any role on TG2.Watch Lewis Hamilton ‘arrive like a BULL’ and ‘ruin’ F1 rivals’ race as he immediately causes chaos at Miami GPPitt, seen at the British GP, will play fictional F1 driver Sonny HayesCredit: SplashHe told GQ Magazine how approached Cruise: “‘I said, “Dude, if you ever do Top Gun 2, I will even be a janitor. Just let me be in it.”However, Hamilton got twitchy – partly due to his hectic racing schedule.And after deciding he’d have to press the ejector seat on his TG2 dream, he added: “I remember having to tell Joe (Kosinski) and Tom – and it broke my heart.”Now it could be only the delay over Pitt’s move that is giving him the big-screen blues.Kerry Condon is is also featuring in the motorsport movieCredit: Not known, clear with picture deskPitt has also done the pit walk at the Las Vegas GPCredit: Rex More

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      Sky Sports customers get huge boost as new streaming option offers hundreds more live games at NO extra cost

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      SKY SPORTS have announced a new streaming option which will come at no extra cost to subscribers as part of a major broadcasting change.The new service is called Sky Sports+ and will feature every EFL club over 20 times a season.Sky have announced a new channel which will be a hit with fans of the EFLCredit: GettyThe channel will also feature every Carabao Cup game.It comes after the EFL were given permission to break the 3pm blackout for games.The blackout has been in place since the 1960s to protect lower league football.The theory is that by preventing football being shown on TV on Saturday afternoons, it will encourage fans to attend lower league football in person.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLBut that was scrapped for the EFL after it was judged that the injection of money through a new TV deal with Sky would give lower league clubs a much needed cash-boost.Sky’s new deal with the league means 10 matches across the three divisions will be shown every weekend, with six of them shifted to the 12.30pm Saturday slot.It will also see every opening game of the 2024-25 EFL season shown live on TV.The expansion to more than 1000 live games per season means fans of all 72 EFL clubs are guaranteed to be able to see their club in action at least 20 times.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSky’s £930m five-year deal with the EFL kicks off in August, when the broadcaster will launch a new free streaming channel as part of current subscriptions.Sky Sports+ will offer 50 per cent more live sport and up to 100 streams at once.Where the Soccer Saturday stars are nowIt will see five Championship matches and five more from across Leagues One and Two each weekend in the current broadcasting slots.All matches played midweek and on Bank Holidays will also be available for fans to watch.Every Championship match will be covered by at least six cameras, with four cameras at the League One grounds and a minimum two in the bottom tier, with commentary for all matches.Fans will also be able to follow action from the ATP and WTA tennis tours on the new streaming service as well as have access to men’s rugby Super League games.Golf fans will be delighted to learn that they will also be able to stream the PGA Tour on the channel.Every game from the US Tennis Open will also be streamed on the service.Jonathan Licht, Sky Sports managing director, promised: “We are making a commitment to every club in the EFL and this is a big step-change for League One and Two.“This season, 20 of the 48 clubs in those divisions were not covered live even once.“But we will also announce in July all the games we are screening live up until the first week in January.”And by the start of November that will be extended to the beginning of March, to give fans as much notice as we can.”The opening weekend plans from Friday August 9 are possible because the FA only applies for the 3pm “blackout” rule to apply when 50 per cent of Prem and Championship matches are kicking off – with the top flight starting a week later.READ MORE SUN STORIESLicht added: “This is going to be a huge moment for football fans up and down the country and a fitting way to kick off our ground-breaking new partnership with the EFL.”What do Sky’s broadcast changes mean for subscribers?Sky’s £930million deal with the EFL will change the way fans consume sport in the country. For a start, it has ended the 3pm blackout for EFL clubs which has been in place for more than 60 years. Here’s what it will mean for Sky subscribers.

      Fans will now be able to watch 3pm EFL games with 10 matches across the three EFL leagues being shown over the weekend.
      Six of these matches will be shifted to the 12:30pm Saturday slot
      1000 live games will be shown every season, meaning EFL fans will be able to watch their club’s games on TV at least 20 times.
      New channel Sky Sports+ will offer 50 per cent more live sport and up to 100 streams at once.
      It will see five Championship matches and five more from across Leagues One and Two each weekend in the current broadcasting slots.
      All matches played midweek and on Bank Holidays will also be available for fans to watch.
      The channel will also stream every Carabao Cup game
      New channel will also show rugby men’s Super League matches
      Both the WTA and ATP tennis tours will be shown as well as every game of the US Open.
      Fans will be able to stream PGA golf events
      The streaming service will be included as standard in Sky subscribers contracts – meaning it will not come at an extra cost for consumers
      The streaming service will be integrated into Sky TV and available via the NOW TV app More

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      Tyson Fury reveals secret behind £190,000 Lamborghini after ‘spending all his money on luxury car’

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      TYSON FURY has admitted the green Lamborghini he “spent all his money on” is not even his.Fury has a passion for fast cars, with his collection including two Rolls-Royces and a Ferrari GTC4Lusso worth around £250,000.Tyson Fury showed off this Lamborghini on his InstagramCredit: https://www.instagram.com/tysonfuryBut Fury admitted not all is as it seemsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/tysonfuryBut he has always reminded fans that his easy to drive Passat is among the favourites on his driveway.Fury looked to have added a Lamborghini Urus – worth nearly £200,000 – to his driveway after showing off the car on Instagram.But now the Gypsy King – understood to have made around £100million in the ring – revealed the 4×4 was not actually his. He told The Stomping Ground: “It’s not even my car. No, I just borrowed it off a mate to do a video in. Not bad, is it?” READ MORE IN BOXINGOn the same day Fury showed off the Lambo, he went shopping with wife Paris and joked that he splashed all his cash on the motor. He said: “After spending all the money on the Lambo, Paris I think we need to save some money on the shopping.”Fury was gobsmacked at the price of a £6.10 Nutella jar and instead opted for the cheaper £2.75 Asda’s own spread. And he added in the interview: “I just don’t see the point in it, people say, ‘You can afford it.’ Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”But it’s not about being able to afford it, it’s about wasting your money, innit? That you’ve worked hard for. “So it is what it is. I’ll never change, if I had a billion or ten quid in my pocket, I’m still the same old G.” Inside Tyson Fury’s Morecambe mansionFury, 35, is set for another huge payday on May 18 when he meets Oleksandr Usyk, 37, in the heavyweight division’s first four-belt unification. The bout was set for February 17 but the Gypsy King was forced to pull out just two weeks beforehand following a horror cut sustained in sparring. But Fury has now re-started his training camp for the rescheduled date. More

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      Arsenal name striker Eddie Nketiah’s transfer price amid Ivan Toney and Dominic Solanke links

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      ARSENAL have named their asking price for striker Eddie Nketiah, according to reports.Despite signing a new contract in the summer of 2022, the forward has failed to become a permanent fixture in the Gunners’ starting XI.
      Eddie Nketiah’s future with Arsenal is well and truly up in the airCredit: EPA
      Arsenal are interested in signing Brentford ace Ivan Toney this monthCredit: ALAMY
      The Gunners are willing to accept a £30million offer for Nketiah if they can get ToneyCredit: GETTY
      Nketiah has fallen behind Brazilians Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli in the Emirates pecking order.
      Crystal Palace were keen on signing the striker before he put pen to paper on a new deal but still hold an interest in signing him.
      But they’ll have to stump up at least £30million to acquire his services, according to The Daily Star.
      SunSports understood the Gunners are willing to part company with Nketiah as they’re hot on the heels of Brentford ace Ivan Toney.
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      The Star claims Arsenal are also interested in signing Bournemouth ace Dominic Solanke and will sanction the sale of Nketiah if either player is brought in.
      Arteta, however, has seemingly poured cold water on the prospect of winter reinforcement, telling Sky Sports: “That’s a possibility.”
      He added: “Unfortunately, Jurrien [Timber] has a very long-term injury.
      “He’s doing really well but is still far from training with the team.
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      Eddie Nketiah wants to stay and fight for his place in Arsenal’s starting XICredit: GETTY
      “It’s what we have, with Tomi [Takehiro Tomiyasu] having to leave.
      “We’re open for the transfer market, but the emphasis is of making the most of the players we have.
      “We’ll work with the club to understand if there are any possibilities, and whether we have any good options.
      “But first of all, we will focus on the players we already have.”
      Despite his lack of first-team football, Nketiah is determined to stay and fight for a place in Arteta’s starting XI.
      He told FourFourTwo last October: “It was just my love for the club.
      “London’s home, the club is home, but I’ve been an Arsenal fan all my life and that played a big part.
      “Talking to the manager and the plans he had for me, and the fact he needed me… I knew I wanted to learn, develop and help this club.”
      Nketiah could lead the line for the Gunners this afternoon in their FA Cup third-round clash with Liverpool after it emerged Jesus is a major injury doubt. More

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      My grandad is Muhammad Ali – now I’m following his path as boxer but I’ve turned down huge payday out of respect for him

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      NICO ALI WALSH has such respect for his iconic grandfather that no amount of money could convince him into a cash-grab fight. The middleweight prospect has quite possibly the greatest ever boxing shoes to fill as the grandson to Muhammad Ali.
      Nico Ali Walsh is the grandson of Muhammad AliCredit: Getty
      Muhammad Ali is considered The GreatestCredit: Getty
      Nico with his iconic grandfatherCredit: @nicoaliwalsh
      So far, Nico has forged his own path to success in the ring with a 9-1 record but his iconic surname will always be able to make him millions.
      Although the American is uninterested in profiting from a crossover-style spectacle bout if it means his grandfather’s legacy takes a hit.
      Nico told SunSport: “I have so much respect for this legacy, it’s bigger than me. I can’t be selfish with it because a lot of people care for it. 
      “Just going to Africa and seeing so many people chant, “Ali” just for the love and respect they have for my grandfather was crazy. 
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      “So, this legacy is bigger than me. I can’t be greedy and be like, ‘I’m going to do a money-grab and start fighting YouTubers.’ 
      “That’s insane, I didn’t get into boxing for the money. I think the money will come in time and I love what I’m doing right now, taking the long road. 
      “I want to be champ one day, I want to get to that undisputed level and you can’t do that fighting YouTubers.” 
      Nico, 23, has continued to be linked with a clash against social media star-turned prizefighter Jake Paul, 26.
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      And despite distancing himself from it, Nico praised Paul for his first-round knockout win over boxer Andre August.
      He said: “I’ve got to say, Jake Paul, he keeps getting popped up but I give him a ton of respect.
      “His last fight he fought a legitimate boxer, a no-name boxer and I heard he did well. 
      “That’s what it’s going to take to get to contender status, to get to champ status, to get to a title fight. 
      “It’s going to take fighting someone that nobody knows about, not making any money from it.
      “Just building your resume and then just fighting for millions one day.” 
      Paul claimed an offer to fight Nico was respectfully declined in the past.
      Giving his side of the story, Nico said: “I don’t remember if there was ever a legitimate offer but we’ve made it very clear that we don’t want something like that, respectfully. 
      Jake Paul knocking out Andre AugustCredit: Getty
      Nico Ali Walsh has distanced himself from fighting Jake PaulCredit: Getty
      “We respectfully decline anything like that and it is out of respect for my grandfather, it is out of respect for the legacy that I’m trying to build, it’s out of respect for the career I’m trying to build for myself. 
      “Once you’re categorised in that category it is so hard to break out of that cast.” 
      Tommy Fury, 24, insisted he was going to beat Paul and then return on his path to world championship boxing.
      But after edging past Paul, the ex-Love Islander went straight into facing YouTube sensation KSI, 30, winning controversially on points.
      The foray into the world of influencer boxing has left Fury laughing all the way to the bank – but his title ambitions are now seen as the joke.
      And Nico said: “I know Tommy, love Tommy, he’s an awesome dude, the Furys are awesome but it’s options you’ve got to weigh. 
      “There’s two options, on one hand you’ve got life-changing money and on the other hand you’ve got a boxing legacy. 
      Jake Paul was beaten by Tommy FuryCredit: Getty
      Tommy Fury was a controversial winner over KSICredit: Reuters
      “So you can’t fault anybody for picking one or the other but in my case I will always side with legacy over money.” 
      Nico recently returned with victory in Guinea, beating Noel Lafargue by split-decision over six rounds.
      The bout – documented in an OnlyFans series called Rise & Grind – gave the boxing prodigy the chance to bounce back from his first ever loss.
      He said: “It was super relieving. It’s crazy because nowadays in boxing people value your record more than your ability almost.
      “And that kinda sucks because I’m such an old school guy, I’m only 23-years-old but I’m an old head.
      “And I respected these guys coming up; my grandfather, George Foreman, Joe Frazier all those old school guys, Sugar Ray Robinson, Sugar Ray Leonard.
      “These guys didn’t care about records they cared about putting on awesome fights and nowadays it’s just not like that.
      “So when I did get that loss, me personally I took it as a learning experience but for the world of boxing, for the viewing of boxing I thought, ‘This could really do some damage.’
      “Because people value that record so much but coming back off that it makes your comeback even more when there’s a minor setback.”
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      Nico’s episode of “Rise & Grind” is now available to watch on OFTV More