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    ‘I will put him to sleep’ – Juggling Jake Paul vows to ‘EMBARRASS’ Tommy Fury and says ‘I’m the best boxer in the world’

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    JAKE PAUL vowed to “put Tommy Fury to sleep” as he showed off his juggling skills in training. The celebrity boxing rivals are preparing for the latest rescheduling of their grudge match, on February 26 in Saudi Arabia.
    Jake Paul juggling in training for his fight with Tommy Fury
    Tommy Fury ahead of his fight with Jake PaulCredit: Reuters
    I will knock him out. And then they will still say I’m not a real boxer.You have to believe in yourself. Don’t let anyone detract you from your goals. 3 years in and I am just getting started.22 days to The Truth. pic.twitter.com/5CSrsOHUSv— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) February 3, 2023

    Paul is preparing for the pay-per-view bout in Dubai, just 700 miles away from the scene of their Riyadh bout.
    And the YouTuber-turned boxer gave a glimpse into his hand eye coordination drills, juggling three tennis balls.
    Paul, 26, appears full of confidence as he vowed to KO Fury, 23, when they finally meet and claimed to be “the best boxer in the world”.
    He said: “I will knock him out. I will embarrass him. I will put him to sleep. I’m the best in the world.
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    “I’m the best boxer in the world, baby. I Jake Paul, will knock out, defeat and embarrass Tommy Fury, February 26th, live in Saudi Arabia.”
    Paul has beaten ex-UFC champions Ben Askren, 38, Tyron Woodley, 40, and Anderson Silva, 47, in the last two years.
    But he faces his first opponent with a recognised boxing record in Fury who twice pulled out of the grudge match before.
    The Brit withdrew after a rib injury in December 2021 and then amid US visa issues last August.
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    But the two look finally set to put bragging rights, reputations and unbeaten records on the line in the Middle East.
    Paul tweeted: “I will knock him out. And then they will still say I’m not a real boxer. You have to believe in yourself.
    ‘Don’t let anyone detract you from your goals. 3 years in and I am just getting started. 22 days to The Truth.”
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      Antonio Conte reveals he is forgoing sleep in a bid to turn around Tottenham’s flailing season after two wins in seven

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      ANTONIO CONTE has revealed he is forgoing sleep in a bid to turn around Tottenham’s season.Spurs’ hopes of finishing in the top four have been hit by a poor run of just two wins in their last seven games.
      Harry Kane was left frustrated after blanking in the 2-0 loss to Aston VillaCredit: Getty
      And with a tricky period coming up starting with Crystal Palace away on Wednesday, followed by the North London derby and two matches against Manchester City, a turnaround needs to happen fast.
      Conte is well aware and appears to be working all hours to sort it out.
      He said: “I don’t sleep for Tottenham. This has to be very clear. I don’t sleep. 
      “Because when I go into a situation I go 120 per cent and I’m not sleeping for Tottenham to try to improve the situation.”
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      Spurs salvaged a 2-2 draw at Brentford on Boxing Day having gone two goals down.
      But things turned ugly on New Year’s Day as they lost 2-0 at home to Aston Villa, where they conceded the first goal for the TENTH game in a row.
      Some fans directed their anger towards chairman Daniel Levy after Villa’s second goal went in, with chants ordering the supremo to “Get out of our club”.
      Conte said he did not hear the taunt but claimed the best thing for everyone at the club was to stay together.
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      And while he himself has admitted to being in a dilemma over whether to commit to Spurs’ long-term, building project or leave when his current contract is up in the summer, he praised the club’s hierarchy for the work they have done in the transfer market during his tenure.
      The Italian said: “Honestly, I didn’t hear this (chant). 
      “But it’s important to stay to together. In my life, my family also taught me that the truth is always the best solution, even if this is a bad truth. 
      “In this moment we are trying together to create a base. I understand that fans want to win, to lift trophies, to be competitive. I understand that very well. 
      “But to take this step, you need now to create a base, to have patience. 
      “And I can’t tell you something different or I’ll have to tell you good lies and I don’t like to tell good lies. We’re working very hard for the best of the club. 
      “We’re working together. We’re in a position where everybody is giving 100 per cent, the players, the staff, the medical department, the club. 
      “Everybody. But you know, now we have to try to build. It’s important to have patience. 
      “Then to win a trophy can happen. But in mind the best targets are the Premier League and the Champions League, not the Carabao Cup or FA Cup with the greatest respect for these trophies. 
      “We’re trying to create a base to become competitive for important targets and be strong. “Now in this moment, we are not almost ready for many situations because we started from such a low point. 
      “But we’re working. The club in this period tried to sign good players – we signed Romero, Kulusevski, Bentancur, Richarlison. 
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      “The club is trying to do something to accelerate this process. We’ve started this process and we have to be compact and stay together, and to have patience. 
      “I understand that fans many times don’t have patience but we have to do it, stay together and continue to work in the best possible way.” More

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      Eric Dier copying Cristiano Ronaldo’s sleeping habits as Tottenham star reveals daily naps help him beat fixture pile-up

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      ERIC DIER is taking a leaf out of Cristiano Ronaldo’s book, by napping during the day to stay fresh.The Tottenham defender has been in great form this season, deservedly earning an England recall with his solid displays.
      Eric Dier has had a superb season for SpursCredit: Getty
      Cristiano Ronaldo remains in excellent shape at 37Credit: Rex
      Ronaldo, 37, was an early hero of Dier’s as he grew up in Portugal post-Euro 2004.
      And the defender has emulated some of his sleeping patterns in order to gain an edge.
      The Manchester United veteran famously naps up to five times a day, as revealed by his sleep guru.
      And while he might not quite sleep that much, Dier believes that a good afternoon snooze is good for his health and fitness.
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      He said: “I love a nap, every day. I get eight or nine hours sleep at night and nap 45 minutes in the afternoon, straight after training.
      “It makes me feel better for the rest of the day. I think it’s good for me. And some do it more than me. The South Americans, they love it.”
      Dier also said: “There are so many games until the break, it’s incredible, so we need to take good care of ourselves physically and mentally, to be ready for every game.
      “I just to try to sleep a lot, eat well, drink lots of water. I try to do everything in the right way.
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      “It is all there for us to recover and be in the best possible shape at the training ground.
      “The club cover all our needs, it’s up to us to take advantage of it.”
      Tottenham were recently rocked by the tragic passing of their extremely popular fitness coach Gian Piero Ventrone aged 61.
      And Dier would love to win a trophy in his honour this season.
      He added: “That would be the ultimate tribute. He gave all of himself to us every single day.
      “So we need to try to do the same for him. His work is going to live on now, in us, for the rest of this season and for everyone individually for the rest of our careers.”
      Gian Piero Ventrone’s positive impact at Spurs will never be forgottenCredit: Getty More

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      Goal machine Erling Haalan reveals the secret of his success – special specs to help him sleep

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      GOAL-grabbing Erling Haaland has revealed the secret of his success — special specs to help him sleep.They filter out blue light from gadgets and the harsh glow from lamps and fridges.
      Goal-grabbing Erling Haaland has revealed the secret of his success — special specs to help him sleepCredit: AFP
      The Manchester City striker has scored 14 times already this seasonCredit: AFP
      The Manchester City striker, 22, who has scored 14 times already this season, puts them on in the hours before turning in to ensure he gets better quality kip.
      The £51million star also avoids electronic devices two hours before bed.
      Norwegian Erling said: “I wear these glasses in the evening. They help me get deeper and better sleep.
      “I see this as key to improving performance by even just a few percentages. It’s a matter of mentality.”
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      Haaland joined City from Borussia Dortmund in June.
      The striker eats a mountain of food a day to stay in peak condition.
      He demolishes plates of chicken and pasta cooked without salt or oil and grub like swordfish, sea bass and sea bream – all cooked with veg.
      And he also mainly drinks water and avoids sugary snacks and frozen food, opting to eat fresh produce only.
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      While at German giants Borussia Dortmund he gained 12 kilos of muscle in 15 months – and once split a punch bag.
      “His body responds so well to training because his genetics are privileged,” former trainer Erase Steenslid revealed.
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      “He gained 12 kilos of muscle in 15 months. It was crazy. We built his muscle from scratch. He was always the closest to the buffet and his plate was literally a mountain of food.
      “I designed a circuit for him where at one of the stations he had to hit a sack… and one day he split it in half.” More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo naps five times a day and lies in foetal position, says Man Utd superstar’s sleep guru

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO’S secret weapon is that he sleeps five times a day and snoozes in the foetal position, according to a sleep expert.Sleep guru Nick Littlehales has lifted the lid on the amazing routines behind the Portuguese superstar’s success.
      Cristiano Ronaldo takes his sleep very seriouslyCredit: AP
      The Portuguese legend is said to go for a lie-down five times every dayCredit: Splash News
      Sleep guru Nick Littlehales has revealed all about the five-time Ballon d’Or winners sleep secretsCredit: Reuters
      Littlehales landed one of his first gigs in football when he wrote to Sir Alex Ferguson and offered his services.
      The Manchester United chief enlisted the help of the former bed company director to help with Gary Pallister’s back problem.
      Over 20 years on and Littlehales is now helping advise some of the biggest names in world sport.
      Red Devils ace Ronaldo used to need a decent rest after Fergie let United’s stars kick the forward to toughen him up.
      And the 37-year-old proved a sponge for sleep advice when then Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti invited Littlehales to come and work with Los Blancos.
      The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was told to take five 90-minute sleeps a day and sleep on fresh sheets in the foetal position.
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      During his Madrid days, he was the only player awarded access to their customised sleeping pod at their training centre, meaning that the forward napped alone.
      Ronaldo also stops staring at screens an hour and a half before bed.
      Research shows the blue light emitted keeps your brain ticking during sleep by suppressing sleep hormone melatonin.
      Speaking to the Independent back in 2017, Littlehales said: “Anyone who has ever worked with Ronaldo knows that if you have a discussion in the corner of the room, he will come over and ask what you are talking about.
      “I was invited to Real Madrid when Carlo Ancelotti became manager.
      “I was standing on the edge of the training pitch, talking to the Madrid staff, when Ronaldo ran over.
      “He had been training all day and you would have expected him to run straight to the dressing room for a shower but he asked what we were discussing.
      “He was interested in what I was trying to do because as an athlete he has always invested in himself.
      The only thing he is concerned with is: does it work for him?Nick Littlehales
      “From what I have learned from working with him, Ronaldo is not interested in fad diets, he is not interested in copying others.
      “The only thing he is concerned with is: does it work for him?”
      Former Chelsea ace Michael Essien once claimed he needed 14 hours of sleep a day to ensure he was at his powerful and energetic best in games.
      And 15-time tennis Grand Slam winner Pete Sampras would insist on pristine new sheets every night and banned his wife from even touching him once he got into bed.
      But Littlehales says the key to a good night is sleeping in a mattress with just TEN CENTIMETRES of foam. Aside from his work with football and rugby league clubs, Littlehales has also advised golden British cycling couple Laura and Jason Kenny.
      He added: “Why, when you go camping and start sleeping on a thinner mattress, do you wake up feeling fantastic?
      “I’ve been working with Team Sky for a number of years and during every Tour de France, Giro d’Italia or Vuelta a Espana, we go ahead to the hotels making sure the cyclists sleep on exactly the same mattress every night.
      “All you need is ten centimetres of foam.”
      Littlehales was previously employed by Sir Alex Ferguson at Man UtdCredit: Getty
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      Cristiano Ronaldo naps five times a day BEFORE bedtime and lies in foetal position, says superstar’s sleep guru

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO’S secret weapon is that he sleeps five times a day BEFORE bed and snoozes in the foetal position.Sleep guru Nick Littlehales has lifted the lid on the amazing routines behind the Portuguese superstar’s success.
      Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo is said to go for a lie-down five times every dayCredit: Splash News
      Sleep guru Nick Littlehales has revealed all about the five-time Ballon d’Or winners sleep secretsCredit: Reuters
      Littlehales landed one of his first gigs in football when he wrote to Sir Alex Ferguson and offered his services.
      The Manchester United chief enlisted the help of the former bed company director to help with Gary Pallister’s back problem.
      Twenty years on and Littlehales is now helping advise some of the biggest names in world sport.
      Red Devils ace Ronaldo used to need a decent rest after Fergie let United’s stars kick the forward to toughen him up.
      And the 36-year-old proved a sponge for sleep advice when then Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti invited Littlehales to come and work with Los Blancos.
      The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was told to take five 90-minute sleeps a day and sleep on fresh sheets in the foetal position.
      During his Madrid days, he was the only player awarded access to their customised sleeping pod at their training centre, meaning that the forward napped alone.
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      Ronaldo also stops staring at screens an hour and a half before bed.
      Research shows the blue light emitted keeps your brain ticking during sleep by suppressing sleep hormone melatonin.
      Speaking to the Independent, Littlehales said: “Anyone who has ever worked with Ronaldo knows that if you have a discussion in the corner of the room, he will come over and ask what you are talking about.
      “I was invited to Real Madrid when Carlo Ancelotti became manager.
      “I was standing on the edge of the training pitch, talking to the Madrid staff, when Ronaldo ran over.
      “He had been training all day and you would have expected him to run straight to the dressing room for a shower but he asked what we were discussing.
      “He was interested in what I was trying to do because as an athlete he has always invested in himself.
      The only thing he is concerned with is: does it work for him?Nick Littlehales
      “From what I have learned from working with him, Ronaldo is not interested in fad diets, he is not interested in copying others.
      “The only thing he is concerned with is: does it work for him?”
      Former Chelsea ace Michael Essien once claimed he needed 14 hours of sleep a day to ensure he was at his powerful and energetic best in games.
      And 15-time tennis Grand Slam winner Pete Sampras would insist on pristine new sheets every night and banned his wife from even touching him once he got into bed.
      But Littlehales says the key to a good night is sleeping in a mattress with just TEN CENTIMETRES of foam. Aside from his work with football and rugby league clubs, Littlehales has also advised golden British cycling couple Laura and Jason Kenny.
      He added: “Why, when you go camping and start sleeping on a thinner mattress, do you wake up feeling fantastic?
      “I’ve been working with Team Sky for a number of years and during every Tour de France, Giro d’Italia or Vuelta a Espana, we go ahead to the hotels making sure the cyclists sleep on exactly the same mattress every night.
      “All you need is ten centimetres of foam.”
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      Littlehales was previously employed by Sir Alex Ferguson at Man UtdCredit: Getty
      Olympic heroes Jason and Laura Trott are two of his clientsCredit: Getty Images More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo naps five times a day BEFORE bedtime and resys in foetal position, says superstar’s sleep guru

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO’S secret weapon is that he sleeps five times a day BEFORE bed and snoozes in the foetal position.Sleep guru Nick Littlehales has lifted the lid on the amazing routines behind the Portuguese superstar’s success.
      Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo is said to go for a lie-down five times every dayCredit: Splash News
      Sleep guru Nick Littlehales has revealed all about the five-time Ballon d’Or winners sleep secretsCredit: Reuters
      Littlehales landed one of his first gigs in football when he wrote to Sir Alex Ferguson and offered his services.
      The Manchester United chief enlisted the help of the former bed company director to help with Gary Pallister’s back problem.
      Twenty years on and Littlehales is now helping advise some of the biggest names in world sport.
      Juventus ace Ronaldo used to need a decent rest after Fergie let United’s stars kick the forward to toughen him up.
      And the 36-year-old proved a sponge for sleep advice when then Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti invited Littlehales to come and work with Los Blancos.
      The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was told to take five 90-minute sleeps a day and sleep on fresh sheets in the foetal position.
      During his Madrid days, he was the only player awarded access to their customised sleeping pod at their training centre, meaning that the forward napped alone.
      Ronaldo also stops staring at screens an hour and a half before bed.
      From what I have learned from working with him, Ronaldo is not interested in fad diets, he is not interested in copying othersNick Littlehales
      Research shows the blue light emitted keeps your brain ticking during sleep by suppressing sleep hormone melatonin.
      Speaking to the Independent, Littlehales said: “Anyone who has ever worked with Ronaldo knows that if you have a discussion in the corner of the room, he will come over and ask what you are talking about.
      “I was invited to Real Madrid when Carlo Ancelotti became manager.
      “I was standing on the edge of the training pitch, talking to the Madrid staff, when Ronaldo ran over.
      “He had been training all day and you would have expected him to run straight to the dressing room for a shower but he asked what we were discussing.

      “He was interested in what I was trying to do because as an athlete he has always invested in himself.
      “From what I have learned from working with him, Ronaldo is not interested in fad diets, he is not interested in copying others.
      “The only thing he is concerned with is: does it work for him?”
      Former Chelsea ace Michael Essien once claimed he needed 14 hours of sleep a day to ensure he was at his powerful and energetic best in games.
      And 15-time tennis Grand Slam winner Pete Sampras would insist on pristine new sheets every night and banned his wife from even touching him once he got into bed.
      But Littlehales says the key to a good night is sleeping in a mattress with just TEN CENTIMETRES of foam.
      Aside from his work with football and rugby league clubs, Littlehales has also advised golden British cycling couple Laura and Jason Kenny.

      He added: “Why, when you go camping and start sleeping on a thinner mattress, do you wake up feeling fantastic?
      “I’ve been working with Team Sky for a number of years and during every Tour de France, Giro d’Italia or Vuelta a Espana, we go ahead to the hotels making sure the cyclists sleep on exactly the same mattress every night.
      “All you need is ten centimetres of foam.”
      Littlehales was previously employed by Sir Alex Ferguson at Man UtdCredit: Getty
      Olympic heroes Jason and Laura Trott are two of his clientsCredit: Getty Images
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      CRISTIANO RONALDO’S secret weapon is that he sleeps five times a day BEFORE bed and snoozes in the foetal position. Sleep guru Nick Littlehales has lifted the lid on the amazing routines behind the Portuguese superstar’s success. Ronaldo is said to go for a lie-down five times every dayCredit: Splash News Sleep guru Nick Littlehales […] More