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      Netflix CONFIRM At Home with the Furys series two and reveal behind-the-scenes picture of Gypsy King and Paris on set

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      NETFLIX have CONFIRMED that series two of At Home with the Furys is in production. The father-of-seven and childhood sweetheart wife Paris starred in a nine-part fly-on-the-wall show which aired in 2023. Tyson Fury and Paris filming with NetflixCredit: Netflix Its first episode was seen by 2.6million viewers and earned hugely positive reviews and feedback from fans and critics. And Netflix posted a picture of Fury and Paris while filming with the caption: “We’re heading back to Morecambe (and Monaco!).”AT HOME WITH THE FURYS Season 2 is now in production.” Series one culminated in Fury’s December 2022 victory over Derek Chisora – but much has happened since then.READ MORE IN BOXINGFury faced ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou in October 2023 – surviving a knockdown to win a controversial split-decision.He then twice lost to Oleksandr Usyk on points before announcing his retirement in January, a month after defeat in the rematch.Fury was spotted filming with Netflix in March, meaning the next series could document his two losses to Usyk and subsequent retirement.The Gypsy King also looks set to walk away from a huge Battle of Britain bout against Anthony Joshua.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFury recently filmed himself on holiday in Italy – and later Monaco where he filmed with Netflix – and reiterated that he was staying retired. He said: “I hear a lot of talk about the Gypsy King returning to boxing and I ask this question: for what?“What would I return for? More belts? I’ve won 22 of them. I’ve been rumped, that’s it, fair play to them, they got their use out of me.“But I’m happy, I am happy, content with what I have achieved and accomplished.“I’ve been around the world and back again. And this is what retirement looks like for the Gypsy King, not too shabby.”At Home with the Furys aired on Netflix in 2023Credit: Courtesy of NetflixFury and wife Paris with their seven kidsFury retired after two defeats to Oleksandr UsykCredit: Getty More

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      How Tyson Fury’s popular Netflix reality show can be unlikely key to finally securing Anthony Joshua fight

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      TYSON FURY’S popular Netflix reality show could be the unlikely key to securing a fight with Anthony Joshua. The father-of-seven and childhood sweetheart wife Paris starred in a nine-part fly-on-the-wall series called At Home with the Furys.At Home with the Furys aired on NetflixCredit: Courtesy of NetflixAnthony Joshua remains linked with fighting FuryCredit: GettyIt culminated in Fury’s December 2022 victory over Derek Chisora – but much has happened since then. Fury faced ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou in October 2023 – surviving a knockdown to win a controversial split-decision. He then twice lost to Oleksandr Usyk on points before announcing his retirement in January, a month after defeat in the rematch. Fury was spotted filming with Netflix in March, meaning the next series could document his two losses to Usyk and subsequent retirement. READ MORE IN BOXINGThe Gypsy King also looks set to walk away from a huge Battle of Britain bout against Joshua. But, Fury has started to tease a comeback with glimpses of his return to training while the success of his series could factor into his decision to fight again.Netflix bosses will be keen to centre a series around Fury’s preparation for what would be the nation’s biggest-ever fight. And with the streaming service now in the boxing business – they could even make a play to broadcast the mega-bout. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSYouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul had 100 MILLION watch his fight in November with Mike Tyson – who controversially made a return aged 58. The stream crashed amid the demand and Netflix also home to Katie Taylor’s July 11 trilogy against Amanda Serrano. Eddie Hearn teases Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury in 2025?! + Allen KOs Fisher | Split Decision | Sun SportJoshua, 35, and Fury, 36, are both exclusive to DAZN per the deals their promoters Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren signed. But DAZN gave permission for Irish star Taylor, 38, to rematch and beat Serrano, 36, on Paul’s undercard. It would take quite some convincing for DAZN to allow a similar pass for AJ and Fury but the streaming giants are making an aggressive push in live sports. They have exclusive UK rights to the WWE and Monday Night Raw in America while also pushing to take over UFC coverage from ESPN. In March, Chris Mannix reported that Netflix were “aggressively” targeting the rights for Joshua vs Fury. Another was Canelo Alvarez’s September undisputed fight against unbeaten American Terence Crawford. Netflix were on board for the super-fight, planned for the Las Vegas Raiders’ 65,000-seat, £1.5BILLION stadium with UFC boss Dana White to promote.But Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh has since revealed the fight is set for September 13 – the date of UFC 320. Read More on The SunAnd Alalshikh said it will be on pay-per-view with Riyadh Season – who have an exclusive deal with DAZN. It suggests White and Netflix are now out of the fight. Terence Crawford facing off with Canelo AlvarezCredit: Getty More

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      UFC chief Dana White suddenly CUT from Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford fight

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      DANA WHITE has suddenly been cut from promoting Canelo Alvarez’s fight against Terence Crawford. TKO Holdings – who own the UFC and WWE – signed a multi-year partnership to establish a boxing promotion alongside Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh.Jon Anik, Turki Alalshikh, and UFC boss Dana WhiteCredit: GettyAs well as a UFC-style boxing league, two super-fights were set to be promoted by TKO and White every year. And Canelo’s blockbuster against Crawford was due to kickstart the partnership on Friday, September 12 in Las Vegas at the Raiders Stadium.Then all of a sudden, Alalshikh told Ring Magazine – which he owns – that the date of the bout was set to change to Saturday, September 13. And he was also considering having the bout move to New York or Los Angeles – opposed to the £1.5BILLION, 65,000-seat Raiders Stadium. READ MORE IN BOXINGIt caused huge confusion with the news the fight would also be under the Riyadh Season banner and on pay-per-view. That suggested White and Netflix were out of the picture – with UFC 320 also set for September 13 and due to clash with the new Canelo date. Now, Alalshikh has confirmed Saudi-based Sela will promote the super-middleweight title decider for Riyadh. A broadcaster is not yet decided but Riyadh Season have an exclusive deal with sports streaming service DAZN – who operate a PPV platform. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSNetflix debuted in boxing in November when Mike Tyson controversially came out of retirement aged 58 to fight Jake Paul. And over 100 MILLION tuned in to watch YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul’s points win – causing the stream to crash. Cacace Crushes Wood, AJ & Pacquiao Plot Shock Returns | Split DecisionThe dramatic turn of events leaves White and TKO’s future in boxing up in the air – despite their plans to launch a brand new boxing league. On Monday, May 12 Alalshikh revealed he was flying to New York with White also posting a picture in the Big Apple soon after. SunSport understands Canelo, 34, and Crawford, 37, were also set to join them to film content with Netflix ahead of the bout. But, just a day later and Alalshikh dropped the news that the fight’s date and location was under consideration. White is yet to comment on his apparent removal from the mega-boxing bout and the future of his league. He has partnered with Alalshikh before having held two events in Riyadh in the past. Read More on The SunCanelo beat William Scull, 32, to regain the 168lb undisputed thrown in early May as part of his four-bout deal with Alalshikh. Meanwhile Crawford has not fought since moving up to 154lb to win the WBA title against Israil Madrimov, 30, in August 2024. Terence Crawford facing off with Canelo AlvarezCredit: Getty More

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      Play-off final goalkeeper is TikTok sensation who won reality TV series and has Miss Universe star girlfriend

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      ALEXIS ANDRE Jr is not your typical footballer.For the Maidstone United goalkeeper is also a social media influencer who won a hit reality television series and whose girlfriend competed in Miss Universe.Alexis Andre Jr met model girlfriend Zoe Brunet while filming a major TV showCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/DIHlDSDNuli/Andre aims to return to the National League with play-off-final successCredit: Instagram / @alexis.andrejrThe much-travelled Maidstone keeper will take on Boreham Wood in the National League South play-off final on SundayCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/DIHlDSDNuli/The France-born stopper has around five million followers on TikTok and Instagram, something he started at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic when he was at Bristol Rovers.Andre, whose Maidstone side face Boreham Wood in the National League South play-off final on Sunday, said: “I had nothing to do during the first lockdown.“I make content about anything, about my life and career and everything.“After the first lockdown, I came back to Bristol Rovers and I was bigger than the club because I had so many followers!READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“Now they have their own TikTok account.“But I don’t want people to think I am just a social media content creator and not a footballer.“It has never been an issue wherever I have played because I am a professional and respectful, too.”His most recent TikTok videos include dancing with his girlfriend to the latest dance craze, a behind-the-scenes look at Maidstone’s play-off semi-final win against Eastbourne, modelling for a number of fashion houses and quizzing his team-mates on their football knowledge.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKThe son of a man from Guadeloupe, in the Caribbean, he was abandoned aged four by his Moroccan mother at a railway station in his native Mulhouse.And it formed his “secret” on TV show Secret Story, where contestants all have a secret they are trying to hide.Andre’s partner Zoe competed in the 2018 Miss Universe competitionCredit: Instagram / @alexis.andrejrAndre, who bagged £105,000 after winning it last year, said: “My dad raised me and I have no contact with my mother.“I didn’t miss the love of a mother because my dad, Alex, has given me everything.”He also met his girlfriend, Belgian TV presenter Zoe Brunet – who finished in the top 20 in the 2018 Miss Universe – during filming.Now he is hoping for another win, this time with Maidstone as they look to return to the National League after a two-season absence.The game will take place at the Wood’s Meadow Park ground as they finished higher in the league than the Stones.Andre, who has recorded a divisional best of 23 clean sheets, said: “We have no problem playing there because we are more confident being the away side and we have been all season.“But we know this is a one-off game and we know we have to perform.”Andre spent seven years in the Strasbourg youth set-up and played lower-league football in France and Germany before he joined the Nike Academy, at St George’s Park National Football Centre.Read More on The SunFrom there, he went on trial at Bristol Rovers and signed for the Gas, but only made one senior appearance.Andre, who is also signed to leading model agency SELECT, was signed by Maidstone manager George Elokobi last summer and rates the ex-Wolves defender as the best coach he has worked with.Andre has become a fans’ favourite in his first season with the StonesCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/DIHlDSDNuli/ More

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      Chase DeMoor vs Tank Tolman: start time, TV channel, stream and full card as they meet for Misfits heavyweight title

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      THE Misfits heavyweight title is on the line in Derby, as Chase DeMoor clashes Tank Tolman THIS WEEKEND!Netflix star DeMoor is set to continue his redemption arc and is currently on a run of five wins in a row following four losses to start his career.Chase DeMoor is continuing his redemption arc, winning five in a row after losing his first fourCredit: GettyToo Hot to Handle star DeMoor (left) is the Misfits heavyweight championCredit: GettyTanner ‘Tank’ Tolman will step into the boxing ring for the first timeCredit: Instagram / @tanktolmanTolman (left) has previously fought in MMA and has a 2-1 recordCredit: Instagram / @tanktolmanDeMoor, who rose to fame on Too Hot To Handle, was set to clash with Roman Fury on March 29, but after KSI cancelled his fight with Dillon Danis the card was postponed until May 16.As such, DeMoor will now clash Tanner Tolman, with his Msifts heavyweight title on the line.After three professional MMA bouts – and a 2-1 record – Tanner “Tank” Tolman steps into the boxing ring for the first time in his career.Tank is stepping in to fight DeMoor in place of Tommy Fury’s brother Roman, and will be looking to capture the heavyweight belt on his Misfits debut.Read more BoxingWhen is Chase DeMoor vs Tank Tolman?Chase DeMoor vs Tank Tolman is part of the rescheduled Misfits Boxing 21 card.The event takes place on Friday, May 16.The original card was set for March 29, before KSI pulled out of his clash with Dillon Danis.It will be held at the Vaillant Live arena in Derby.How to watch Chase DeMoor vs Tank Tolman and is there a live stream?Misfits 21 will be aired on DAZN TV and streamed on their website and downloadable app.DAZN costs £14.99 month or £119.99 annually, or £24.99 on a flexible deal that can be cancelled at any time.The card is set to start at 5pm with DAZN coverage from 7pm.Ring walk times have not yet been announced, but DeMoor vs Tolman is expected at around 8pm.Alternatively, SunSport will live blog all the action as it happens.Misfits 21 full cardDarren Till vs Darren Stewart, cruiserweightIdris Virgo vs Ty Mitchell, light heavyweight – MF pro titleChase DeMoor vs Tank Tolman, heavyweight – MFB titleWalid Sharks vs FoxTheG, lightweightJordan Banjo vs Wil Anderson, heavyweightAmir Anderson vs TBA, middleweightJoey Knight vs Andy Howson, lightweightWakey Wines vs MoDeen, heavyweightDylan Price vs TBA, super bantamweightTempo Art vs Big Tobz vs Godson Umeh vs Curtis Pritchard, heavyweight – Survivor Tag bout More

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      Inside Jamie Vardy & wife Becky’s plans for US move with talks for role in huge TV show & new football club

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      THE Vardys are eyeing a move to America after Becky held talks with Stateside TV bosses — while Jamie is wanted by MLS footie sides.We can reveal Wag Becky, 43, is a target for the makers of hit US reality shows including Netflix real estate smash Selling Sunset.Jamie and Becky Vardy are eyeing a move to AmericaWag Becky has held talks with Stateside TV bossesCredit: PAJamie, 38, recently announced he will be leaving Leicester CityCredit: GettyAnd Jamie, 38, who announced ten days ago he will be leaving Leicester City, has US teams including San Diego FC and Wayne Rooney’s ex club D.C. United interested in his signature.A move would see the couple branch out to become famous on both sides of the Atlantic like Posh and Becks, and even the Kardashian reality TV clan.It would also represent a “fresh start” after the Wagatha Christie saga that saw Becky take on Coleen Rooney in court.A source said: “The US is the most likely next move for the Vardys and is partly because Becky has had interest in TV work there.READ MORE ON THE VARDYS“She was in talks with the makers of Selling Sunset earlier this year. They wanted her to appear as the potential buyer of a luxury home there.“That stalled because of the California wildfires in January but could still happen.“If it does, the show is a great ‘shop window’ for stars in the US to go on to other things.“And other networks over there are aware of her because of her high profile through starring on I’m a Celeb and also the ­Wagatha case.Most read in Football“It would also represent a fresh start for them and their family and a chance of moving on from recent events in the UK.“But it does depend on what football offers Jamie receives as he’s still the main breadwinner.Major blow for Becky Vardy as Coleen Rooney WINS latest Wagatha Christie battle“Jamie probably has a couple of years left in the game, and a lot of older players like him end up in the US.“He likes the idea of America, and could even end up with Beckham’s Inter Miami side.“But both Wrexham and Birmingham are still possible over here — and have their own ­Hollywood links.”Striker Jamie joined Leicester, nicknamed the Foxes, from non-league Fleetwood in 2012 and has won the 2015-16 Premier League title plus the 2021 FA Cup.The couple, who wed in 2016, have three children together.Becky also has two daughters from a previous relationship and is stepmum to Jamie’s daughter from a previous romance. More

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      How Wrexham was transformed from Spice-ridden hellhole to Welsh Hollywood as locals say ‘next stop’s the Premier League’

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      AMERICAN and Japanese tourists seek some Hollywood glamour when they make a pilgrimage to Rob Clarke’s second hand DVD shop.The owner of Mad4Movies happily pulls his cardboard cut-out of Deadpool actor and local club owner Ryan Reynolds for the football tourists as they soak up all things Wrexham AFC.Wrexham recently secured promotion to the ChampionshipCredit: GettyThe Welsh team’s success has thrown the town into a frenzyCredit: GettyRyan Reynolds watched them secure promotion along with his wife Blake LivelyCredit: GettyDad-of-two Rob, 47, has his own claim to fame as he starred in Disney+ documentary Welcome to Wrexham which charts the town’s incredible football fairytale.The club has just secured a third historic promotion after beating Charlton Athletic 3-0, taking them from non-league to the Championship and one step from the Premier League.In delirious scenes, the club’s owners Ryan, 48, and his fellow Hollywood actor Rob McElhenney hugged the players as the fans raced onto the pitch at their Racecourse Ground.Ryan was also joined by his Gossip Girl actress wife Blake Lively who also greeted fans in the stands.Read More FeaturesHer husband Ryan, 48, and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia actor Rob McElhenney bought the club for £2 million nearly five years ago with the lofty ambition of getting to the Premier League.Now the Welsh club, which was formed in 1864 and is the third oldest in the world, has an army of fans around the world.Foreign tourists fly in to take in a game and take coach tours of the former mining town.It’s a welcome turnaround for an area once dubbed ‘Spice Town’, after images emerged of people under the influence of drugs at its bus station, in 2018.Most read in ChampionshipIt was also found to have the highest number of rough sleepers in North Wales, with 57, in 2020.But the “Ryan and Rob effect” has meant the town is teeming with visitors – boosting the local economy and creating jobs. Danny Devito celebrates Wrexham’s last-gasp win over Barnsley as he watches from virtual stadium in LATourism and hospitality revenue has increased by £120m in just three years and is now worth £180 million.Many tourists beat a path to Mad4Movies, which also sells books, music CDs and tapes, as well as Wrexham postcards for £1.Lifelong fan Rob said: “Ryan and Rob came to the shop when they first bought the club.”They wanted to meet fans who’d supported the club for a long time.”They were lovely. Ryan said he’s never seen so many DVDs and then he said: ‘There must be one you’ve never sold, that’s been here for years?'”I told him: ‘Well, we won’t talk about the Green Lantern’. This is one of his flops.”Fortunately he laughed. To be fair he signed my copy of the film.”It read: ‘Apologies in advance, Ryan.’ That got in the documentary.”Rob added: “I can’t believe how far the club has come – it’s amazing.”A while ago we nearly went out of existence and we were only saved by a fan whip round which raised £100,000.”Now we have fans come in for coach tours so all over the world.”Prem dreamsWalking down the main shopping street in the town, one ex-player said he is stunned by the club’s transformation.DVD shop owner Rob Clarke met Reynolds and McElhenney when they first bought the clubCredit: iSKANDU AGENCY / SUN COMMISSIONTheir ownership of the club has been documented in the documentary Welcome to WrexhamCredit: GettyImages of Spice addicts in the bus station shocked the world in 2018Credit: Daily Post Wales/Gavin RoddaThe centre was dubbed ‘Spice Town’Credit: Daily Post WalesWinger Nick Hencher, 63, who played for the club in the 1985-86 season, said: “It’s great – it’s galvanised everybody.”It’s a massive season in the Championship as it’s a big step-up.”You never know, we might see four promotions in a row.”He added: “The club has changed a hell of a lot.”I enjoyed playing for them, it was a great experience for a local lad.”But it’s big time now and I’m still a small part of it, being chairman of the former players’ association.”So I just stay involved a little bit.”Match days, the town is buzzing with thousand of people here enjoying the limelight.”The last few years since Ryan and Rob took over, it’s just boomed in football and tourismJames VealOther fans cannot also believe the transformation of the club.Former builder Brian Roberts, 60, said: “Three promotions in a row – I never thought I’d see it.”It’s fantastic for the town.”Miners’ charity worker James Veal, 27, said: “There’s just this buzz around Wrexham,”The last few years since Ryan and Rob took over, it’s just boomed in football and tourism.”It just seems brighter, there’s more going on.”More people want to invest in the the town, there’s more shops, more restaurants, bars.”It’s fantastic to see the growth and what these two lads have brought to Wrexham.James Veal has noticed a huge boom in tourismCredit: iSKANDU AGENCY / SUN COMMISSIONWrexham were just a non-league club when it was purchased by the Hollywood starsCredit: PAEleanor Swash has met tourists from all over the worldCredit: iSKANDU AGENCY / SUN COMMISSION”Wrexham seemed to be on the up and just doing its own thing, but they have shone a spotlight and given it a good boost.”Shop worker Eleanor Swash, 18, works in a Wrexham AFC pop-up shop in the town.She said: “We got lots of tourists from all over – America, Canada, Germany and Japan.”It’s crazy really but it’s so good for the town.”A-list fansDad-of-four Ryan has recruited a host of his Hollywood friends to the Red Dragons causes including Danny DeVito and Will Ferrell.He even took Magic Mike star Channing Tatum to The Fat Boar pub on a Friday night in December and bought everyone a drink.Manager Sean Cooney, 35, said: “We got a phone call from their team who said they’d be here in half an hour.The Ryan and Rob effect seems to be getting bigger all the timeSean Cooney”They turned up and were lovely.”We had a singer performing and they got on the mic to say drinks were on them.”We then put them upstairs in a room.”He added: “This place has become closely associated with the team.”We get lots of tourists especially Canadian and Americans.”In fact we are getting more and more Americans.”The Ryan and Rob effect seems to be getting bigger all the time.”I mean it must be them as you don’t normally get many Americans coming to Wrexham on holiday.”Now fans are dreaming of a fourth promotion in a rowCredit: Instagram/Ryan ReynoldsBlake and Ryan love supporting the gamesCredit: InstagramFans piled round the stars to snap a picCredit: APRyan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought the club for a mere £2millionCredit: GettyThe club itself is in a healthy financial position thanks to Rob and Ryan’s backing and shrewd deals.Club accounts going up to June 2024 covering their season in League Two show revenues of £26.7million – which is a figure greater than seven of the Championship clubs.The Red Dragons have now even been linked to some stellar Premier League players including Man Utd’s Jonny Evans and Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy.And the latest series of the Welcome to Wrexham doc is to be screened on May 16.Councillor Nigel Williams, Wrexham Council’s lead member for economy, business and tourism, said: “The impact of Ryan and Rob as well as the documentary has been phenomenal.Read More on The Sun”We used to go to trade fairs and people would see we were from Wrexham and just walk past.”Now they are beating down our door.”Ryan took Channing Tatum for a night out at The Fat BoarCredit: iSKANDU AGENCY / SUN COMMISSIONBusiness is booming in the centre of the townCredit: iSKANDU AGENCY / SUN COMMISSIONHow Ryan Reynolds has been watching Wrexham games in styleCO-OWNER Ryan Reynolds hasn’t been able to make it to Wrexham in recent weeks due to filming commitments.But that hasn’t stopped him from watching his team in style.Streaming the match on a laptop or even a TV was not grand enough for the Deadpool star as he worked on the set of his latest movie.With a giant green screen behind him, he could not resist broadcasting Wrexham’s recent game on to the huge projector.Reynolds and his crew watched on as the Welsh side notched their 23rd win of the season against Crawley Town.He looked enamoured as the game played on behind him while surrounding by various pieces of Hollywood machinery.And Reynolds captioned the moment: “Watching the Wrexham game at work: new level unlocked.”It’s not clear what project Reynolds was working on at the time, with the actor currently developing several new movies including sequels to smash hits Free Guy and Red Notice. 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      ‘Things happen for a reason’ – Canelo Alvarez leaves door open to Jake Paul fight but reveals he is HAPPY deal collapsed

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      CANELO ALVAREZ was HAPPY his mega-money deal with Jake Paul collapsed – but he has left the door open to a fight in the future. The Mexican great and YouTuber-turned-boxer were close to announcing a shock May 3 blockbuster in Las Vegas. Canelo Alvarez is ‘happy’ his mega-money fight with Jake Paul collapsedCredit: GettyJake Paul beat Canelo Alvarez in his last fightCredit: GettyBut Canelo dramatically walked away at the 11th hour to sign a bumper four-bout deal with Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh. That kicks off with an undisputed super-middleweight title clash against William Scull in Riyadh on Sunday morning in the UK. And boxing purists can breathe a sigh of relief as it also KO’d Paul’s chances of fighting the sport’s biggest star – for now. Canelo, 34, told SunSport: “I’m very happy. Things happen for a reason and I’m happy with this and I’m gonna enjoy it as much as I can.”READ MORE IN boxing The four-weight champion even refused to refer to the bout with 11-1 Paul as a real or genuine fight.He instead said: “It’s an event for me, yeah, calling it a fight is very difficult for me, man. “It’s for me more like event more than a fight, you know, and this is not the moment.”Paul’s only defeat in the ring came against Tommy Fury, 25, via split-decision in February 2023.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe has won five since and most recently brought Mike Tyson out of retirement at 58 for a controversial clash on Netflix. But despite the scrutiny surrounding the fight for the ages – over 100 MILLION watched on the streaming service. Canelo Alvarez warns he’s ready to bash more Brit rivals with boxing icon ‘dreaming’ of UK debut So Netflix gave Paul’s camp the green light to pursue talks with Canelo until the deal crumbled. But the unlikely fight even became the talks of the playground at Canelo’s daughter Maria’s school. Canelo revealed: “Maybe her friends told her about the fight.”Because the fathers of her friends told them and everything talking about it – because they don’t know anything about boxing.”That kind of people don’t know anything about boxing and they think Jake Paul is really good fighter. Which he is a fighter, but it’s levels in boxing.”And that’s why my daughter told me, ‘You’re gonna fight with Jake Paul?’ And I said, ‘He’s not on my level my love, don’t worry!’I’m very happy. Things happen for a reason and I’m happy with this and I’m gonna enjoy it as much as I canCanelo on collapse of Jake Paul fight “I think it’s for that fact that people don’t how boxing works.”Paul also considered an exhibition against WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis – despite their SIX STONE weight difference. But Davis, 30, is now set to rematch Lamont Roach, 29, in the summer following their draw in March. So Paul switched his attention to Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 39, and announced he will return to the ring on June 28 in California. Canelo meanwhile faces Scull in a bid to win back the IBF 168lb title he vacated last year – and once more become undisputed king.And a super-fight against unbeaten American Terence Crawford, 37, is due to follow in the summer in what could be his biggest bout of all. Read More on The SunCanelo said: “I have a lot of big fights. A lot of big fights, a lot of good fights in my career.”I’m focused on the in this fight, and we’ll see, we’ll see if if that fight happens. We’ll see, maybe it’s gonna be the biggest? We don’t know.”Canelo returns against William ScullCredit: GettyTerence Crawford is expected to fight Canelo in SeptemberCredit: Getty Images – Getty More