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    Conor McGregor reveals talks worth ‘hundreds of millions’ for two-fight boxing and MMA deal with unbeaten champ

    CONOR McGREGOR revealed talks worth “hundreds of millions” to fight Terence Crawford in BOTH boxing and MMA. McGregor put his UFC career on hold in 2017 to face ring great Floyd Mayweather in a crossover clash worth huge sums. Conor McGregor revealed talks to fight Terence Crawford in boxing and MMACredit: GettyMcGregor lost his boxing debut to Floyd MayweatherCredit: Rex FeaturesHe lost in ten rounds but has been linked with a return to boxing ever since to fight the likes of Manny Pacquiao and Canelo Alvarez. But there have been efforts to bring unbeaten boxer Crawford – who wrestled in his youth – over to the cage as part of a two-fight deal. McGregor said during a live stream with Duelbits: “Crawford is very slick, he also has a wrestling background pedigree. “You know they’re always talking to me about bouts. I’ve already boxed a boxer, and the best boxer in MMA is me. READ MORE IN UFC”You know what I mean? I generate the most. We were talking back and forth about a two-fight deal.” In Crawford’s last fight he beat Israil Madrimov to win the WBA super-welterweight world title. It was also his first with Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh’s Riyadh Season – who recently partnered with the UFC. And McGregor, 36, claimed Crawford, 37, was approached for a never-before-seen double header only to turn it down. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMcGregor said: “He rings up Crawford in front of me the day after the fights.“I get on the phone and say ‘Crawford, they’re here talking about you and me. Two-fight deal, MMA first, boxing second.Conor McGregor sends Dana White blunt message after being told he WON’T make UFC return this year”I know you have an extensive wrestling background, and balls the size of a Bengal tiger. “They’re asking for a fight, it’ll be hundreds of millions on the line. ‘What’s up?’, I said. “And then he goes, ‘I don’t fancy taking a kick off Conor McGregor’, that’s what he said. You have to respect that.”Crawford is a four-division champion and considered one of the best boxers on the planet. He is currently eyeing a super-fight against Mexican icon Canelo Alvarez, 34, despite rumours of pondering retirement. McGregor meanwhile has been out of action since July 2021 when he broke his leg before being ruled out of his return bout in June. READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Irishman was forced to pull out of facing Michael Chandler due to a toe injury. Chandler, 38, has since signed to rematch Charles Oliveira, 34, on November 16 to leave McGregor’s next fight in doubt. Terence Crawford is considered one of the best boxers on the planetCredit: GettyMcGregor has been out if the cage since 2021Credit: Getty More

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    Floyd Mayweather splashes out £750k to complete never-before-seen luxury watch collection

    FLOYD MAYWEATHER has splashed out three-quarters of a million pounds to complete a luxury watch collection.Mayweather, who retired from professional boxing in 2017, pocketed an estimated £900million ($1.2billion) across his pro fighting career before continuing to rake in the cash with exhibition matches.Floyd Mayweather splashed out £750,000 on a new set of watchesCredit: GettyMayweather bought a collection of four watchesCredit: @FloydMayweather/InstagramThey came in four different colours and cost $250k eachCredit: @FloydMayweather/InstagramEach one of the gemstone-encrusted watches was made by Avi and CoCredit: @FloydMayweather/InstagramThe 47-year-old has an estimated net worth of £336m and has made a number of mind-boggling purchases.This includes a £20m car collection, property – one of which he recently sold for $22.5m – and a watch collection.And he has now added a stunning gemstone-encrusted set of four Avi and Co watches to his collection.The four watches – all members of the Hue Collection – come in four different colours; blue, green, red and pink.READ MORE IN BOXINGEach watch reportedly cost $250,000, a retail price “Money” Mayweather could not refuse.The purchase has made him the first person in the world to own the full set, with the watches previously being kept in a special-edition winder-display box in New York.Avi and Co, founded in 2009, regularly fit their star-studded clientele with the luxury accessories.Following his purchase, Mayweather said on Instagram: “When the craftsmanship at @aviandco is this impeccable, choosing just one watch wasn’t an option… so I bought all four from the exclusive ‘Hue Collection.’ Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”This is the kind of quality you can only get from a jeweler who’s available 24/7, where the service is as priceless as the jewels. “A special thanks to @Forbes for consistently recognizing me and others in such a positive light—always a class act. Floyd Mayweather, 47, flashes wads of cash before flying out to exhibition fight against John Gotti III on private jetHe added: “The Hue collection hits hard.“People are constantly asking me about my Avi & Co. watches. It just feels right.”Forbes reported Mayweather already owned seven of the watches.Designer Avi Hiaeve said: “He’s a very close friend of mine. We’ve been doing business for a long time and outside of business we are there for each other.”We talk about other things. He has always been my supporter.”Mayweather’s last exhibition bout came last month in a rematch against John Gotti III – a fight in which Mayweather appeared to AXE the referee mid fight. More

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    Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois combined net worth: How much money have both men made ahead of Wembley super-fight?

    DANIEL DUBOIS fights Anthony Joshua for the IBF heavyweight world title and a bumper purse – but how much have the Brits raked in from boxing so far?AJ and Dynamite face off at Wembley having both won their previous fights.Anthony Joshua defeated Francis Ngannou in two rounds by KOCredit: Credit: GettyJoshua defeated former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in March 2024.Dubois’ latest victory came against Filip Hrgovic by TKO after the showdown was halted following doctor’s advice.The purse up for grabs looks set to be a record for Dubois and could motivate the British icon Dynamite to cause an upset on September 21, 2024.Reports say Dubois collected over £600k after his win against HrgovicCredit: Credit: GettyWhat is Anthony Joshua’s net worth?Forbes claim that the former unified heavyweight won £56.7 million ($75 million) in the ring in 2024, making him No.16 in their world’s highest-paid athletes for the year.Read more on Anthony JoshuaJoshua made headlines defeating Wladimir Klitschko in 2017, reportedly profiting £15 million. The Watford-born boxer collected £10 million fighting Carlos Takam in 2017 and a further £36 million across bouts with Joseph Parker and Alexander Povetkin in 2018.The Brit’s 2019 double header against Andy Ruiz Jr. is reported to have paid out around £65.8 million, more than double the £32.5 million he made for his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk in 2022.Bouts against Jermain Franklin and Robert Helenius in 2023 both cashed out £10million before AJ’s most recent fight against Ngannou delivered £40million for his second round KO. Most read in BoxingAccording to reports AJ’s career winnings amount to roughly £219 million.What is Daniel Dubois’ net worth?Dynamite began fighting for six-figure pay cheques following his bout against Richard Lartey in 2019. However, Dubois’ biggest payout came in 2020 after his first career defeat. The Brit took home £1.75 million after his loss to Joe Joyce in Westminster’s Church House, London.Dynamite collected a further £1.8 million in his subsequent fights, with his loss against Oleksandr Usyk bringing in £1.6 million in 2023.According to multiple outlets, Dubois’ earnings in the ring are believed to be around £5 million.What is the pair’s combined net worth?Anthony Joshua’s success plays a massive part in a combined net worth of roughly £224 million. Dubois will be aware that he is the less experienced of the two heavyweights but the chance to cause an upset against such a successful boxer will be a massive motivator.  Dynamite’s £5 million winnings equal barely more than 2% of AJ’s £219 million. When is Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois?Joshua vs Dubois will take place on Saturday, September 21.The main event will likely begin at approximately 10.45pm BST.Wembley Stadium will play host and there’s set to be a record 96,000 fans in attendance after an application to have the capacity extended was granted.What TV channel is Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois on and can it be live streamed?Joshua vs Dubois will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Box Office, DAZN and TNT Sports Box Office.Sky customers in the UK will have to pay £19.95 for the huge event.While TNT Sports and DAZN subscription members will need to cough up £19.99 to watch Anthony Joshua in action against Daniel Dubois.READ MORE SUN STORIESJoshua vs Dubois undercardHere is the full Riyadh Season Card:Daniel Dubois (C) vs Anthony Joshua (IBF heavyweight title)Josh Kelly vs Ishmael Davis (middleweight)Tyler Denny (C) vs Hamzah Sheeraz (European middleweight title)Anthony Cacace (C) vs Josh Warrington (IBO super-featherweight titles)Joshua Buatsi vs Willy Hutchinson (WBO interim light-heavyweight title)Mark Chamberlain vs Josh Padley (lightweight) More

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    Phil Foden’s son, 5, set to become star by entertaining fans as a YouTuber

    FOOTIE ace Phil Foden’s five-year-old son is set to smash the net again — with his own YouTube channel.Ronnie already has five million Instagram followers after dancing on the pitch following his dad’s 2023 Champions League triumph with Manchester City.Phil Foden’s five-year-old son Ronnie is getting his own YouTube channelCredit: GettyRonnie was nicknamed ‘The Dude’ by City fans and has since become the unofficial mascot for the teamCredit: GettyNow the cheeky chap could cash in on his fame by entertaining fans as a YouTuber after dad Phil, 23, and mum Rebecca, 22, set up a channel for him.A source said: “Ronnie loves being the centre of attention and is a big fan of some of the YouTubers so Phil and his mum have set up an account.“He could end up making loads of money from it.”Speaking about his son’s celebrations in Istanbul, Phil said: “His personality has made him who he is. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL”He just reminds me of myself when I was a kid and he’s very funny.”Ronnie was nicknamed “The Dude” by City fans and has since become the unofficial mascot for the team.And after their latest Premier League title in May, he was seen trying to open a bottle of champagne to the amusement of fans.He has a modelling contract and is on a talent group’s books despite only just starting school.Most read in FootballPhil and Rebecca also share daughter TruePhil Foden’s girlfriend Rebecca Cooke gives birth to boy with England star to fly back to Euro 2024 for Slovakia clash More

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    Eye-watering sum Man City goal machine Erling Haaland earning off the pitch through image rights revealed

    GOAL machine Erling Haaland is also netting a fortune off the pitch through his image rights.The Man City megastar, 24, built up £12million in assets for the 12 months to last December.Erling Haaland has built up £12million in assets for the 12 months to last DecemberCredit: InstagramAccounts filed for his company York Promotions show it has £7million of cash in the bank with £5million still owed to the towering Norwegian by big-name brands.The business was so flush that nearly £7million more in earnings was deferred by a year.Erling runs the company with his dad and manager Alfie, 51, who also played for Man City.Top tax accountant Julia Hoyle – an associate of Haaland’s late agent Mino Raiola – is also listed as a director.read more on Erling HaalandPaperwork showed the company had also bought “an interest” in two planes for £2.1million and paid out £1.1million to an unnamed director.Haaland is said to have signed with Nike for more than ten years with the total cost of the deal reaching an unprecedented £200m.The cash boost comes on top of his huge £1.2million-a-month base salary with the Premier League champions, where he scored 36 goals in his debut season.Business-savvy Haaland previously set up the investment vehicle Pillage 3 AS in Luxembourg to manage his dealings in Europe.Most read in FootballErling haaland’s bizarre new therapy More

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    Jack Grealish’s image rights company banks eye-watering sum from sponsorship deals

    JACK Grealish’s image rights company has scored big — banking a £7million bonanza from sponsorship deals.Endorsements for the Manchester City winger, 28, raked in the bumper business bonus for Kelandan, the company he runs with dad Kevin.Jack Grealish’s image rights company has scored big — banking a £7million bonanza from sponsorship dealsCredit: PAAccounts filed yesterday at Companies House showed it had assets of £10.5million in November 2023 — a rise from £3.4million in 2022.Gucci, Bose, Puma and Hellmann’s mayo are among the brands with which he has links.And things could get even better in the next accounts — as Jack signed up with soft drinks brand Pepsi in February.A source said of the Pepsi deal, which will see Grealish star in Champions League adverts: “Jack is worth every penny as far as Pepsi are concerned because everything he touches turns to gold.”READ MORE ON JACK GREALISHThe company is one of three he operates.He also has a property business and a holding company, both under the Kelandan banner.The treble-winning £100million winger – a favourite of boss Pep Guardiola – will return to Premier League action on Sunday against Chelsea.Watch sweet moment Jack Grealish says ‘do you still like me-‘ to young Aston Villa fan who asks him to sign shirt More

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    Floyd Mayweather ‘does not have the money he says he does’ as doubts raised about $1billion fortune

    EDDIE HEARN has raised doubts over Floyd Mayweather’s fortune. Mayweather affectionately nicknamed himself Money throughout his career and perhaps it was appropriate due to his sensational earnings. Floyd Mayweather ahead of his next exhibition fightCredit: GettyMayweather is the richest fighter of all timeCredit: Instagram @floydmayweatherHe is known for his extravagant lifestyleCredit: Instagram @liramsustielHe topped Forbes’ rich list of the decade in 2019 with over £700MILLION made in the ring. But Mayweather has been plagued with allegations of blowing through his wealth in retirement. And his recent series of exhibition bouts against stars of the boxing, MMA and social media world have not helped dispel the claims. Even British promoter Hearn has questioned Mayweather’s fortune and decision to carry on boxing. READ MORE IN BOXINGHe said on GRM Daily: “I don’t think he’s got the money he says, that’s what I think. “I don’t think he needs the money but you know when you’ve got that lifestyle, when he’s spending what he spending.” Mayweather, 47, officially retired in 2017 after beating UFC superstar Conor McGregor, 36, in a crossover bout believed to have earned him £300m alone. But he has continued to box in exhibitions since, most recently last June against the grandson of notorious crime boss John Gotti. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSGotti III was disqualified in round six which sparked a post-fight brawl in the ring leading to a subsequent rematch in Mexico on August 24. And Mayweather revealed he could have at least another three more spectacle showdowns afterwards. Floyd Mayweather shows off million pound car collection including Rolls-Royce with furry seats and £85,000 backpack He said: “We just got a call about a three exhibition deal and it’s a crazy number. “If I was taking abuse and I was getting battered then I think I’d step away.” Mayweather, who once owned an £18m watch, insisted he is not fighting on for the cash. He said: “Am I doing it for the money? Absolutely not. I’m doing it because this is what I want to do. It’s not like I’m hurting. “And the people are enjoying it, my team is enjoying it and it’s good to be able to travel to different places and train and shake hands with different people from all walks of life.” Mayweather facing off with John Gotti IIICredit: Rex More

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    Tyson Fury’s fortune soars to £120million with boxer earning a staggering £573,000 a WEEK

    HEAVYWEIGHT boxer Tyson Fury earned a staggering £573,000 a week last year as his fortune nearly reached £120million.The star heavyweight’s assets have soared from £54million to £118million on the back of sponsorship deals and mega-fights.The Gypsy King’s fortunes have soared on the back of big deals and big fightsCredit: Richard PelhamThe superstar heavyweight made £573,000 a week last yearHis fortune is nearly £120million and he’s set for another big cash injectionThe self-styled Gypsy King – who lost his world title belts last month – added another £29.8m to his fortune in 2023.Accounts for Tyson Fury Ltd published this week show the firm is worth £82.3m – up from £52.3m in 2022.But the Gypsy King’s new accounts do not include his recent £85million clash in Saudi Arabia with Oleksandr Usyk – so his fortune is set to climb to more than £250million.Despite his huge earnings, Dad of seven Fury, 35, only paid himself a dividend of £150,000 from the April 2022 to September 2023 timespan covered by the accounts.Read more Boxing NewsThe popular star earned £63.3million – or more than £115,000 per day – through Tyson Fury Limited, paperwork filed at Companies House reveals.And his latest knockout earnings take money held by the firm to a cool £118million.The accounts also reveal that – after allowing for £36.4million worth of bills – Fury retained £82million worth of profits on his firm.During the accounting period Fury fought and beat Brits Derek Chisora and Dillian Whyte and inked a deal to meet MMA star Francis Ngannou in a crossover bout in October 2023.Most read in BoxingThe Gypsy King – who starred in hit Netflix show At Home with the Furys, detailing family life in Morecambe, Lancs – is holding most of his earnings in £109million of investments.His bricks and mortar investments include his new mansion as well as land holdings and a caravan park in Rochdale.Tyson Fury says ‘I’m still good looking’ as he laughs off boozy night out in pub that saw him fall on his face Man Utd fan Fury set his company up in 2013, and it reported £400,000 in his first year of trading, before making his first million in 2017.His firm lists its nature of business as ‘sports activities, property letting and PR’.The star also set up property firm, Greenway Balmoral, in 2023, with its first accounts due in 2023.Fury banked £85million as he lost his world titles to maestro Usyk, 37, in Riyadh last month.But the star – who suffered a split-decision defeat – has the chance of revenge, and another huge payday, with a rematch against the Ukrainian in December.And a source said: “Tyson has really sorted himself out in recent years, and has boxed clever in and out of the ring.“He has been really focused on his career and family.“And that means earning as much as possible so they can all be happy and comfortable when he hangs up his gloves.“The Usyk fights will obviously add to his fortune, as would any fight between him and Anthony Joshua if it ever happens.”READ MORE SUN STORIESFury and ‘AJ’ could be set to clash in 2025 in an all-Brit mega-clash.We revealed in January how Joshua, 34, was worth an eye-watering £180million after a surge in his business profits.10 other mega-rich sports starsFootball royalty David Beckham is reportedly worth an estimated £370million alongside wife Victoria.Following an illustrious playing career, Becks’ savvy business moves with the former Spice Girl have sent their riches to the stratosphere.F1 superstar Sir Lewis Hamilton featured at no.9 on the 2024 Sunday Times under-40 rich list with his fortune estimated at an eye-watering £350million. Northern Irish golf gun Rory McIlroy was placed at £225million, having spent more than 100 weeks ranked world no.1 during his career. Boxer Anthony Joshua is worth £180million, The Sun revealed in January, after business profits boomed. It’s been reported that Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney is worth about £170million after crazy career earnings. Two-time Wimbledon winner Sir Andy Murray is believed to be worth about £100million, according to The Sunday Times. National skipper Harry Kane boasts £75million after he signed a four-year contract with Bundesliga club Bayern Munich. Chelsea winger Raheem Stirling isn’t far behind captain Kane at £70million, according to the under-40 rich list. Welsh icon Gareth Bale claims a net worth of £70million after winning 15 trophies over his football career, including five Champions League titles. Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford was in 2023 estimated to be worth £65million despite being only 26. Fury’s recent fight in Saudi Arabia was a bumper £85 million boutA rematch with Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk in December is set to earn him another windfallA potential bout with Anthony Joshua would prove another financial skyrocketCredit: REXFury’s fortune could be firing above £250m in the months to comeCredit: Getty More