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      Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr purse: How much money will boxers get paid for epic fight?

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      JAKE PAUL’S fights always guarantee two things – entertainment and millions of dollars – and his upcoming bout will be no different.The social media sensation hasn’t competitively stepped foot in the ring since his controversial unanimous points win against boxing hero Mike Tyson last November.Jake Paul and Chavez Jr are expected to have a nice paydayCredit: GettyAnd the Problem Child reportedly earned a substantial amount of money even before the first bell went.Paul, 28, will be hoping to take another huge scalp in the form of Mexican mogul Julio Cesar Chavez Jr – a fight which will have fans on the edge of their seats.According to Paul’s promotion company, a Chicago-based law firm even purchased a ticket which cost a whopping $1million.But that is nothing in comparison to what both boxers are expected to receive once the battle is over.What is the Jake Paul vs Chavez Jr fight purse?Jake Paul regularly bags $10m when fighting on PPV and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr was offered $3m for the fight back in 2022.But the official purse for this Saturday night’s blockbuster fight is yet to be confirmed.Chavez Jr has vowed to refuse any fight money and retire if he cannot beat Paul.Most read in BoxingThe son of legendary boxer Julio Cesar Chavez said: “I hope I can make a few million with Jake Paul. “If he beats me, I’ll retire, I don’t get paid. I don’t want money if I don’t beat him.”How much did Jake Paul get for the Mike Tyson fight?Jake Paul boasted before the Mike Tyson fight that he is set to pocket a staggering £31million ($40m) for his Netflix showdown against Mike Tyson.While Tyson accepted a reported £15.4m ($20m).Paul even cheekily released a video offering Tyson an extra $5m if he could last more than four rounds in their fight – which he did.Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez JrJAKE PAUL’S controversial boxing career rolls on this weekend with the Problem Child facing boxing royalty in Anaheim, California.Paul will face Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, a highly-decorated former world middleweight champion.The Mexican, 39, has fought just once in the last four years but has the best boxing resume of any fighter to step into a ring with Paul – bar Mike Tyson, who was aged 58 at the time they fought.Watch Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr LIVE on DAZN PPVLIVELATEST NEWS & FEATURESWhat did Jake Paul spend his Mike Tyson fight purse on?Social media sensation Jake Paul spent his entire Mike Tyson fight purse on a ranch!Speaking to The Iced Coffee Hour podcast, Paul said “I haven’t announced it yet, but I bought a ranch. A pretty expensive ranch.“It wasn’t like right away after the Tyson fight, but I’ve been wanting to buy a ranch for the past 15 years.“It’s kind of been my dream and why I work so hard. I think it’s just I love everything to do with it, hunting, jet skiing, ATVs, fishing, horses, cows, and all that stuff.  “I grew up going to a cabin a lot with my dad, and so I’ve always just wanted to go back to that. I’ve been working towards buying a ranch for a really long time.Read More on The Sun“It cost $39million… It’s massive. It’s a little bit bigger than I wanted, but when I got there, I was like, ‘I have to buy this’.”Is Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr on TV, is there a live stream and what time is it on?Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr takes place on Saturday, June 28 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.Ring walks are expected to take place at 4.15am BST (Sunday) / 11.15pm ET.The event can be watched and live streamed on DAZN PPV.It is priced at £24.99 in the UK and $59.99 in the US.Alternatively, SunSport will live blog all the action from the card as it happens. More

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      Who is Julio Cesar Chavez Jr’s wife Frida Munoz and do they have kids?

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      THE son of Julio Cesar Chavez – Mexico’s most beloved fighter – steps back into the ring to face Jake Paul TONIGHT!But while Julio Cesar Jr’s tumultuous past is well documented, little is known about his wife.Frida Munoz regularly shares updates with her 80,000 followers on InstagramFrida Munoz has two children with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr – Julia (centre) and Julio III (left) – while Frida Guzman (right) is from a previous marriageWho is Julio Cesar Chavez Jr’s wife Frida Munoz?Chavez Jr is married to Frida Munoz, who was born on July 26, 1987.The pair have been embroiled in speculation ever since 2021, with rumours around their separation.They entered divorce proceedings after Chavez Jr was arrested in LA on gun charges in January 2024.READ MORE ON BOXINGIt is unknown whether Frida will be in attendance at the fight against Jake Paul this weekend.Jake Paul takes on Chavez Jr this weekendCredit: GettyBut this is just one chapter in the 37-year-old’s storied past, which has seen her navigate the dark world of drug cartels and the intense spotlight of boxing fame.While she now spends her time creating content for her 80,000 followers on Instagram, the mother of three has gone through a lot to get to where she is today.What was Frida Munoz’s early life like?Frida first came into the spotlight when she started a relationship with Edgar Guzman Lopez, the son of Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman.Most read in BoxingDuring their youth in Mexico, the couple was heavily involved, resulting in the birth of their daughter in 2006.But in 2008, Frida’s life was turned upside down when Edgar was murdered by a rival cartel. Frida shares her life with her followers on InstagramJake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez JrJAKE PAUL’S controversial boxing career rolls on this weekend with the Problem Child facing boxing royalty in Anaheim, California.Paul will face Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, a highly-decorated former world middleweight champion.The Mexican, 39, has fought just once in the last four years but has the best boxing resume of any fighter to step into a ring with Paul – bar Mike Tyson, who was aged 58 at the time they fought.Watch Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr LIVE on DAZN PPVLIVELATEST NEWS & FEATURESNow a widow, Frida continued to raise her daughter, Frida Guzman Munoz, alone, despite the intense scrutiny she was under due to her former connection with El Chapo. When did Frida and Chavez Jr meet?The couple met after her former flame, Edgar Guzman, had died, while Frida tried to rebuild her life.They have two children together, Julia and Julio Cesar Chavez III.Frida often shares pictures of her three children on social mediaHowever, their marriage has faced many hurdles as Chavez Jr battled substance abuse, which he publicly blamed Frida for.In 2016, the former world champion accused Frida of kidnapping their daughter. He believed she had been kidnapped after Frida took her to a different country without his knowledge.Chavez Sr had to step in to confirm that Frida had not done so, but the incident only mounted pressure on their relationship.Legal TroublesDuring her marriage to Chavez Jr, Frida found herself embroiled in a public scandal after she was faced with legal challenges from Mexican authorities, in 2015.During this time, the Mexican authorities froze her bank accounts as part of a wider investigation to find her former partner’s father El Chapo, who had escaped from prison. It took until 2018 for her cards to be unfrozen, but her public image took a mighty hit due to her connection with these illicit activities.Despite her past, Frida continues to enjoy life with her childrenNowadays, Frida is focused on creating a semblance of normalcy for her children while also balancing her time as an influencer. Former world champion Chavez Jr takes on YouTuber and Mike Tyson victor Jake Paul on Saturday, June 28 in Anaheim. More

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      What weight is Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr and how much have they had to change?

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      JAKE PAUL returns to boxing action for the first time since his clash against Mike Tyson TONIGHT!This time around, The Problem Child takes on Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.Jake Paul (left) takes on Julio Cesar Chavez Jr (right) in a cruiserweight boutCredit: GettyPaul has not fought since his controversial win over Mike TysonCredit: SplashPaul’s controversial points victory over Tyson was shown on Netflix, and was fought at welterweight. Standing at 6ft 1in, Paul has fought at both cruiserweight and heavyweight, with his opponent Chavez Jr having fought at NINE different weight classes.Both fighters will have to make big adjustments to get into the ring together for this clash.Read more BoxingSunSport can reveal what weight the clash is being fought at.Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez JrJAKE PAUL’S controversial boxing career rolls on this weekend with the Problem Child facing boxing royalty in Anaheim, California.Paul will face Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, a highly-decorated former world middleweight champion.The Mexican, 39, has fought just once in the last four years but has the best boxing resume of any fighter to step into a ring with Paul – bar Mike Tyson, who was aged 58 at the time they fought.Watch Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr LIVE on DAZN PPVLIVELATEST NEWS & FEATURESWhat weight is the Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr fight?The clash will be fought at cruiserweight, with Paul’s previous clash with Mike Tyson being a heavyweight bout.When Paul fought Tyson, he was 103.06kg / 227.25lbs.After the weigh-ins on Friday afternoon, Paul officially weight 199.4lbs – a stunning drop in weight.Most read in BoxingHis personal chef, Eric Triliegi, revealed to SunSport how the Problem Child had been able to drop more than 27lbs to make weight.Chavez Jr has a history of missing weight, most recently against Daniel Jacobs (4.7lbs) and Anderson Silva (2.4lbs). He comes into this fight the heaviest of his whole career, with an official weight of 198.4lbs.Despite the huge size, the former middleweight world champion looked in very good shape.When is Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr and how can I watch it?Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr takes place on Saturday, June 28 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.Ring walks are expected to take place at 4.15am BST (Sunday) / 11.15pm ET.The event can be watched and live streamed on DAZN PPV.It is priced at £24.99 in the UK and $59.99 in the US.Alternatively, SunSport will live blog all the action from the card as it happens. More

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      Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr EXACT fight time – when are ring-walks for blockbuster bout TONIGHT?

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      JAKE PAUL is hoping to take another huge boxing scalp when he takes on Mexican mogul Julio Cesar Chavez Jr TONIGHT!The Problem Child hasn’t competitively stepped foot in the ring since his controversial points win against legendary heavy-hitter Mike Tyson.Jake Paul is up against the son of boxing legend Julio Cesar Chavez JrCredit: SplashFans feared for 58-year-old Tyson before the fight, and made their voices heard when the decision was followed by unanimous boos around the AT&T Stadium.However, the victory meant that Paul extended his professional boxing career record to 11-1 – only losing a bitter grudge match to Tommy Fury in 2023.And the social media sensation will be determined to build on that when he goes toe-to-toe with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr at the top of a huge Honda Center bill.Read more on Jake PaulBut for the fans that are only interested in the main event, SunSport can reveal the EXACT time when Paul and Chavez Jr will step into the ring.What time does Jake Paul vs Chavez Jr start and how can I watch it?Ring-walks for the main event is expected to get underway at around 4am BST / 11pm ET meaning that the first bell should go approximately 15 minutes later at 4:15am BST / 11:15pm ET.However, timings could change depending on the length of the undercard bouts.Coverage of the main card will start from 1am BST / 8pm ET.Honda Center in Anaheim, United States is the chosen venue for this huge event and it can host approximately 18,336.The fight will be exclusively shown on DAZN PPV.The pay-per-view costs £24.99 / $59.99 and can be watched on DAZN TV or live streamed on the website / app.Alternatively, SunSport will live blog the full card, including the huge main event.Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez JrJAKE PAUL’S controversial boxing career rolls on this weekend with the Problem Child facing boxing royalty in Anaheim, California.Paul will face Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, a highly-decorated former world middleweight champion.The Mexican, 39, has fought just once in the last four years but has the best boxing resume of any fighter to step into a ring with Paul – bar Mike Tyson, who was aged 58 at the time they fought.Watch Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr LIVE on DAZN PPVINFOLATEST NEWS & FEATURESWho is on the Jake Paul vs Chavez Jr undercard?Jake Paul vs Julio César Chávez Jr. – CruiserweightGilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez vs Yuniel Dorticos – Cruiserweight, for the WBA and WBO titlesHolly Holm vs Yolanda Vega – LightweightFloyd Schofield vs Tevin Farmer – LightweightAvious Griffin vs Julian Rodriguez – WelterweightRaul “Cugar” Curiel vs Victor Ezequiel Rodriguez – WelterweightNaomy Valle vs Ashley Felix – Light flyweightJake Paul’s confidenceJake Paul is confident that he will beat Julio Cesar Chavez Jr and believes he could ‘whoop’ Chavez Jr’s legendary father too… at the same time!Most read in BoxingThe Problem Child said: “Put both the Chavezs in there, I’ll whoop Sr and Jr in the same night.”Going from Disney Channel to YouTube to world champion in six to seven years? “That’s the most relatable and best sports story that any kid can get behind.” More

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      Jake Paul uses fear of being KO’d to motivate him as he bids to tee up world title shot by beating Julio Cesar Chavez Jr

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      JAKE PAUL admits he uses the fear of being knocked out as motivation – as he bids to set up a shock world title shot.The YouTuber-turned-boxer returns TONIGHT against former middleweight world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in California.Jake Paul weighs in ahead of his fight with Julio Cesar Chavez JrCredit: Shutterstock EditorialThe fight takes place in CaliforniaCredit: GettyAnd Paul has boasted how victory could land him a ranking – teeing him up for a controversial world title challenge.But he is always one defeat away from his boxing empire coming crashing down – and he bears that in mind constantly.Paul, 28, told SunSport: “I think definitely I use a bit of like fear and what people say as motivation, inspiration.”But mostly I try to focus on the love and proving myself right and challenging myself at this point. READ MORE IN boxing”Because I’ve already exceeded my expectations of what I was going to do in this sport and so everything else here is is a win, right?”Like, I’ve built my whole entire dream life, businesses, companies, so really I’m just playing with house money now.”Paul admits he plays the role of boxing bad guy – a villain act that has helped earn him over $100MILLION (£73m) in the ring.He said: “To conduct the orchestra, you must turn your back on the audience. So, I know what I’m doing, I’m just playing a game.Most read in BoxingJake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez JrJAKE PAUL’S controversial boxing career rolls on this weekend with the Problem Child facing boxing royalty in Anaheim, California.Paul will face Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, a highly-decorated former world middleweight champion.The Mexican, 39, has fought just once in the last four years but has the best boxing resume of any fighter to step into a ring with Paul – bar Mike Tyson, who was aged 58 at the time they fought.Watch Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr LIVE on DAZN PPVINFOLATEST NEWS & FEATURESCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”People want to tune in to see me lose or the doubters, all of this stuff. “But, at the end of the day, there’s just as much love that, and that’s what I focus on.”Jake Paul leaks brutal message Anthony Joshua sent him after being goaded over KOPaul returns for the first time since November when he beat Mike Tyson – who controversially returned aged 58 – in front of 100m Netflix viewers. And he dropped TWO STONE to scale back down to the 14st 4lb cruiserweight limit of 200lb to face 39-year-old Chavez Jr. Paul has claimed the WBC and WBA plan to rank him in victory – putting him in line for what would be the most unlikely of title shots. He said: “I think it’s back to the drawing board after this, especially depending on what the WBC and WBA rank me after I win.”If they rank me in the position where I can go for a world championship, then we’re gonna try and get that done.”Paul – who has called out Anthony Joshua to fight in a British stadium – knows his brags of fighting for a world title will rile up boxing fans. He knows it is also why plenty will pay the pay-per-view fee in the hope he gets silenced in the the ring once and for all. But the prankster-gone-prizefighter said with a grin: “Thank you for the attention and your opinions, and that’s what I’m drawing out of you. “You’re my puppet and I’m the puppeteer.”Jake Paul wants to set up a world title fightCredit: Getty More

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      Tyson Fury ‘still very bitter and upset’ about Oleskandr Usyk fight, reveals WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman

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      WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman has claimed Tyson Fury is still bitter about his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk.Fury, 36, lost his high-profile rematch with Usyk by unanimous decision last December – a defeat that saw him announce his retirement for the fifth time.Tyson Fury is still bitter about his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk, according to the WBC presidentCredit: PAFury was beaten by Usyk in their December rematch, losing by unanimous decisionCredit: GettyThe Gypsy King has claimed he is happy hanging up his gloves and spending some much needed time with his family after years of battling in the ring.But WBC president Sulaiman, who has been in regular contact with the Brit fighter, claims that Fury is still holding on to his second defeat to Usyk.Speaking to Sky Sports, Sulaiman said: “I call him regularly and he said: ‘Oh I’m so happy, retired, I’m here with my wife.'”He didn’t hint whatsoever that he was planning on coming back.READ MORE IN BOXING”He told me he was not happy with the decision in the second fight with Usyk.” He’s still very bitter about the judges’ scoring and he was very upset but he was retired, that’s what he said.”All three judges scored the Riyadh bout 116-112 in Usyk’s favour, securing an impressive double for the Ukrainian.Fury announced his retirement in January, but fans have been skeptical of whether or not the decision is final.Most read in BoxingWBC President Mauricio Sulaiman has promised Fury a world title fight if he returns to boxingCredit: ReutersCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThat’s because Fury has retired and returned to the sport FOUR TIMES before.And even Sulaiman has his suspicions that Fury could do yet another U-turn.Alex Scott and Dermot O’Leary forced to apologise as Tyson Fury swears live on ITV during Soccer Aid coverageHe added: “Maybe like in The Godfather, the movie, maybe we’ll hear him say: ‘Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!’ We don’t know…”The idea of a return to the ring to put on a all-British bout with Anthony Joshua has been floated, with fans desperate to see the pair trade blows after years of avoiding one and other.While Sulaiman has promised Fury a world title fight if he does come back to boxing, setting up a potential trilogy with Usyk or a domestic dust-up with Daniel Dubois.In another recent interview, the president of the Mexican sanctioning body told The Action Network: “If Tyson decides to come back to boxing, he always has a door open with the WBC.”He will always be number one so absolutely (we will give him a world title shot if he returns) because he is top of the top.” More

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      Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr undercard: Who else is fighting on huge bill?

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      YOUTUBER-turned-boxer Jake Paul and Mexican icon Julio Cesar Chavez Jr will fight at the top of a Honda Center bill – and the undercard is just as thrilling!The Problem Child suffered a lot of criticism the last time he competitively stepped foot in the ring.Jake Paul’s win against Mike Tyson was very controversialCredit: ReutersPaul, 28, outpointed boxing legend Mike Tyson, who is 30 years his senior.It was a fight that ended with unanimous boos in the AT&T Stadium and one fan even labelled the bout “the saddest watch in boxing history”.However, Paul has a huge chance to get boxing lovers on his side once again as he takes on the son of pound-for-pound legend Julio Cesar Chavez.But before these two cruiserweights dance in the ring, there are several scintillating fights on the undercard.Read more on Jake PaulWho is on the Jake Paul vs Chavez Jr undercard?Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez and Yuniel Corticos will leave it all in the ring for the WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles.Holly Holm makes her official return to the ring after a decade away to fight Mexican star Yolanda Vega.And undefeated Raul Curiel goes toe-to-toe with Victor Ezquiel, who boasts an unblemished record of 16 wins and one draw.Jake Paul vs Julio César Chávez Jr – CruiserweightGilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez vs Yuniel Dorticos – Cruiserweight, for the WBO titleHolly Holm vs Yolanda Vega – LightweightFloyd Schofield vs Tevin Farmer – LightweightAvious Griffin vs Julian Rodriguez – WelterweightRaul “Cugar” Curiel vs Victor Ezequiel Rodriguez – WelterweightVictor Morales vs Rene Alvarado – Super-featherweightJoel Iriarte vs Kevin Johnson – WelterweightAlexander Gueche vs Vincent Avina – BantamweightJoshua Edwards vs Dominicc Hardy – HeavyweightMost read in BoxingZurdo’s cruiserweight titles will be on the lineCredit: SplashJake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez JrJAKE PAUL’S controversial boxing career rolls on this weekend with the Problem Child facing boxing royalty in Anaheim, California.Paul will face Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, a highly-decorated former world middleweight champion.The Mexican, 39, has fought just once in the last four years but has the best boxing resume of any fighter to step into a ring with Paul – bar Mike Tyson, who was aged 58 at the time they fought.Watch Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr LIVE on DAZN PPVINFOLATEST NEWS & FEATURESHow to watch Jake Paul vs Chavez Jr?Jake Paul vs Julio César Chávez Jr. will be shown LIVE on DAZN Pay-Per-View in over 200 countries around the globe, priced at £24.99 in the UK and $59.99 in the US.DAZN PPV Bundle options are also available, with fight fans able to choose to buy two PPV events for the special price of £39.99 UK and $94.99 US.Choose either Paul vs Chávez Jr and Oleksandr Usyk v Daniel Dubois 2 and (July 19) PPV’s; or Paul vs Chávez Jr and The Ring III – Edgar Berlanga vs. Hamzah Sheeraz & Shakur Stevenson vs. William Zepeda (July 12) PPV’s.Buying a PPV fight with DAZN also provides seven-days free access to the entire DAZN platform.Alternatively, SunSport will live blog the event as it happens. More

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      Boxer gets ELECTRIC SHOCK and is left unconscious in freak accident in event in Thailand for fighters on cannabis

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      A BOXER suffered a horror ELECTRIC SHOCK after winning a fight in a Weed Boxing event in Thailand.Former ONE Championship star Ivan Parshikov suffered the freak accident during his celebrations.Ivan Parshikov got an electric shock after winning a fightCredit: XHe could be seen to go completely stiffCredit: XHe fell to the floor after the freak accidentCredit: XThe Russian fighter had taken his professional record to 16-5-0 but his jubilation was cut short.Parshikov, 29, climbed up on the ropes and looked like he was going to jump into the pool that oddly surrounded the ring.However, as he reached for a ringside light, he got an electric shock.His body entirely stiffened before he crashed back down to the canvas.READ MORE ON SPORTFortunately, he was able to spring back up quickly and continue his celebratory dive into the water.This is despite some social media posts claiming he had been electrocuted, which refers to death or serious injury.He was then able to get medical attention to give him the all clear.Parshikov has seen the funny side of the incident as he posted the video of it on Instagram.Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSFans were shocked by the clip as they flooded the comment section.One posted: “Omg you lucky your alive bro.”Boxer Jin Sasaki suffers six-week memory loss after brutal KO and cannot remember fightA second wrote: “Is there a new battle nickname now ‘Charged’?”A third commented: “He won in the ring, but came out of the ring as a loser.”A fourth said: “He’s a power bank, charged for the whole evening.”Another added: “That fight was shocking.”He has also shared a new video of himself receiving electrotherapy from a TENS machine.He has since been using a TENS machineCredit: InstagramParshikov’s judgment could have been clouded as the WBC is the only promotion that requires fighters to “smoke a bong or a joint” before the bout.It has previously been promoted by boxing icon Mike Tyson. More