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      Hasim Rahman Jr agrees to fight Jake Paul for FREE on KSI’s undercard with YouTube boxing star challenged to accept deal

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      HASIM RAHMAN JR has agreed to fight Jake Paul for FREE on KSI’s undercard – with the YouTube boxing star challenged to accept the deal.Rahman and Paul were due to face each other last weekend at New York’s iconic Madison Square Garden.
      Jake Paul and Hasim Rahman before their cancelled fightCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      KSI makes his boxing return on August 27Credit: Getty
      But a weight disagreement between the two forced the entire Madison Square Garden pay-per-view to be scrapped.
      Paul’s online rival KSI, 28, suffered similar fait when his August 27 opponent Alex Wassabi, 32, pulled out with a concussion.
      The American, whose brother Logan was beaten by KSI in 2019, offered to step in a fight for FREE.
      But KSI later announced rapper Swarmz – who he shares a song with – would replace Wassabi.
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      And Rahman, 31, has countered by offering to fight Paul, 25, on the O2 Arena undercard and will do so without pay.
      He said on Twitter: “I told KSI, I will fight Jake Paul for free on his undercard for free at the O2 at the cruiserweight limit.
      “I also let it be known that I would put the fight back on with Jake Paul and my purse would only go to the other 50 per cent of the fighters that missed out on our previous undercard.”
      KSI’s manager Mams Taylor added: “In light of Rahman’s offer: 1 Jake Paul v Hasim Rahman Jr at cruiserweight and he will fight for free at the sold out O2 arena in London.
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      “2, MVP can track all their pay-per-view numbers and claim them and the revenue generated by them.
      “(Before anyone says Misfits wants the clout or pay-per-view numbers) Take the fight Jacob.”
      Rahman signed to fight at the 14st 4lb cruiserweight limit of 200lb, despite being 16 stone in his last fight in April.
      So the New York State Athletic Commission wanted to track his cut but later changed the fight weight to 205lb.
      Paul then spoke out to claim Rahman refused the change and would scale no less than 215lb, prompting the MSG card to be axed.
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      But Rahman denied the allegations and staged a private weigh in to prove he could make the new 205lb limit.
      The heavyweight actually came in at 206.6lb – nearly 2lb overweight – but called to fight Paul next week – believing he can make 200lb.
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      Jake Paul releases FULL sparring with Hasim Rahman Jr and says rival ‘got his ass beat for five rounds by a YouTuber’

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      JAKE PAUL has released the FULL sparring session he had with Hasim Rahman Jr. The pair of former training partners were due to fight at New York’s iconic Madison Square Garden.
      Jake Paul released the full sparring session he had with Hasim Rahman Jr
      Jake Paul said Hasim Rahman Jr got his ‘ass beat for five rounds by a YouTuber’
      But a weight disagreement between the two forced the entire pay-per-view to be scrapped.
      Both sides have accused each other of being at fault, and Rahman later released unseen sparring footage of Paul running away during a round.
      The YouTube boxing star hit back by releasing the entire session on his YouTube channel, unedited over five rounds.
      Rahman can be seen holding back, mainly using only his lead left hand, as Paul lands some clean punches.
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      The American social media sensation does connect with eye-catching jabs, right hands and body shots throughout the five rounds.
      But after he celebrated on the top rope at the end, it angered Rahman who claimed he was “handicapped” during the spar.
      A laughing Paul responded: “I’d be mad too if I got my ass beat for five rounds by a YouTuber. Stay mad.”
      The sparring session took place in 2020, before Paul knocked out ex-NBA player Nate Robinson, 38, having won his debut against “AnEsonGib.”
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      He followed it up with wins over former UFC pair Ben Askren, 38, and Tyron Woodley, 40, firstly on points and then by KO.
      Rahman, 31, was due to be Paul’s first opponent with prior boxing experience, after Tommy Fury, 23, pulled out amid a US visa issue.
      The heavyweight signed to fight at the 14st 4lb cruiserweight limit of 200lb, despite being 16 stone in his last fight in April.
      So the New York State Athletic Commission wanted to track his cut but later changed the fight weight to 205lb.
      Paul then spoke out to claim Rahman refused the change and would scale no less than 215lb, prompting the MSG card to be axed.
      But Rahman denied the allegations and staged a private weigh in to try and prove he could make the 205lb limit.
      He actually scaled 206.6lb at the famous Gleason’s boxing gym in New York and said he could even drop down to the initial 200lb weight.
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      Deontay Wilder’s manager gives green light for ‘enormous’ Anthony Joshua fight even if Brit LOSES Oleksandr Usyk rematch

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has been given the green light to fight Deontay Wilder – even if he LOSES his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk. Joshua faces Usyk for a second time on August 20 in Saudi Arabia, following defeat last September.
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      Oleksander Usyk and Anthony Joshua rematch on August 20 in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Mark Robinson
      A win would regain the WBA, IBF and WBO belts and put AJ back on course for an undisputed decider with WBC champion Tyson Fury.
      But a second consecutive loss at the hands of Ukraine’s pound-for-pound star would leave Joshua’s stock at an all-time low.
      Despite that, Wilder’s Hall of Fame manager Shelly Finkel would still be interested in pitting the long-time rivals together.
      Finkel told SunSport in New York: “I believe that fight is enormous even if he loses to Usyk.” 
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      Wilder, 36, is yet to return since defeat to Fury, 33, in their epic Las Vegas trilogy bout in October.
      Whereas the Gypsy King beat Dillian Whyte, 34, in April but announced his boxing retirement after.
      Fury still remains linked with a comeback, to challenge the winner between Usyk, 35, and Joshua, 32.
      But the likes of Eddie Hearn reckon the unbeaten champ will only fight again if AJ is victorious in the Middle East.
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      Although Finkel believes if the Saudis front the right amount of cash, Fury would return against Usyk or anyone else in the division.
      He said: “I don’t know anyone else’s numbers or money, it’s not my business but I heard that the Saudis put up a lot of money for Joshua to fight Usyk over there. 
      “I don’t believe Joshua – Usyk now is as big as Fury – Usyk is. And, being for all the belts, the Saudis may step up. Who knows? 
      “So there’s a lot of moving pieces but what I do know is there’s four big names at this point and that is Fury, Usyk, Joshua and Deontay. 
      “And this month, two of those guys will be fighting and that will clarify what the future is.” 
      Wilder’s boxing future looked up in the air after his brutal 11th round knockout loss to Fury and a state of radio silence afterwards.
      But the hard-hitting American is back in training and already in talks for a return fight.
      Finkel said: “Spoke with him on Tuesday, he couldn’t be happier.
      “He’s having a great time and he’s getting more attention now than ever before. He’s out in Vegas training and he’s very happy.
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      “He’s at the UFC gym training, we’re not exactly sure where the next fight will be yet but I would hope to have that together in the next week or so.
      “I think next week we’ll probably have an agreement and then an announcement.”
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      Mike Tyson’s pet tiger tried to eat his neighbour’s DOG which caused boxing legend to lose his famous white Bengal

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      MIKE TYSON lost his famous pet tiger after the white Bengal tried to eat his neighbours’ DOG. The boxing legend was convinced into buying the wild cat after coming out of prison in 1995 following a three-year stretch.
      Mike Tyson with his pet tiger in 1989Credit: Getty – Contributor
      The boxing legend is believed to have owned three white bengalsCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Tyson is believed to have had three tigers in all, costing him over £50,000 each.
      But, according to his former boxing manager Shelly Finkel, he was forced to give them up after one fateful walk.
      Finkel, who SunSport spoke with in New York, recalled: “His house was between two houses in Vegas. 
      “And on the right side, facing the street was a famous Vegas performer. And on the left side was a businessman who had some dogs. 
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      “Mike decided to walk one of his Bengal tigers, he’s walking the tiger, and the tiger saw the dog and scales the wall to go and eat the dog. 
      “The man is looking out his window and sees a tiger coming over the wall to try and eat his dog and Mike is pulling him down. 
      “He gets him off the fence and that night Mike calls me and says, ‘Shelly, the ASPCA is here, I’m not allowed to keep cats in captivity, how do you think they found out?’ 
      “I said, ‘How do you think they found out? Your neighbour sees him coming over the wall to eat his dog. How do you think they found out!’ 
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      “That to me was my favourite story with Mike.”
      Finkel managed Tyson right up until his retirement in 2005.
      But their history dates back to when Iron Mike was a teenage amateur sensation.
      And they first worked together in 1988 when Finkel brokered a closed-circuit pay-per-view deal for Tyson’s win over Michael Spinks.
      But following the heavyweight’s infamous 1997 disqualification for biting Evander Holyfield’s ear, Finkel became his full-time manager.
      He said: “It was one of of the greatest trips of my life. The adventures with Mike Tyson were phenomenal.”
      Finkel was in touch with Tyson as recently as two years ago, when the boxing icon made a shock comeback.
      Tyson, now 56, drew over eight exhibition rounds with Roy Jones, 53, and talk of a trilogy with Holyfield emerged.
      But following Holyfield’s painful beating against former UFC champion Vitor Belfort, 45, the plug was rightfully pulled.
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      Finkel remains managing, most notably with ex-WBC champ Deontay Wilder, 36, who is set for a return fight this year.
      Whereas Tyson continues to train amid rumours he could fight YouTuber-turned prizefighter Jake Paul, 25, who is 30 years younger.
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      Ex-Celtic hero Kieran Tierney performs Hoops chant with Arsenal teammate Rob Holding

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      FOOTIE star Kieran Tierney roped in an Arsenal teammate to join him in performing a Celtic fans chant.Tierney, 25, taught fellow defender Rob Holding the tune which is a favourite with his ex-club’s supporters.
      KT bangs the drumsCredit: AMAZON PRIME
      Tierney used to start chants at Celtic Park with fansCredit: REUTERS
      The pair are seen clapping along together on the new Amazon Prime docuseries, All Or Nothing: Arsenal.
      Holding, 26, sings “do do do do do” while Tierney uses a trolley to make the same beat as the drummer at Parkhead.
      The tune comes from the song Finder by German house DJ Ninetoes which was an Ibiza hit in 2013.
      The duo also perform a bizarre wiggling dance as they are served food at the training ground cafeteria.
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      It came after the Gunners has earned an away draw last season at Liverpool despite having a man sent off.
      Boyhood Hoops fan Tierney was a fans favourite at Celtic Park.
      He would start songs in front of the Green Brigade with a megaphone after victories.
      We told how Tierney had earlier opened up on the docuseries at his pain at losing pals to suicide and his own mental health struggles since moving to London.
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      The ex-Hoops hero told how he was struck by “terrible” homesickness after leaving the Hoops in a £25million switch to the London side three years ago.
      And he said he regrets that his tragic friends felt unable to share their personal anguish with him.
      On leaving his family and friends to join the English Premier League giants, the Scotland star revealed: “It was hard to start with, I was really struggling.
      “Really low point, homesickness was terrible to start with.
      “Outside training you had a lot of time to think. I’m not saying I was ever in a bad, bad place where I was suicidal.
      “But my friends have been. Two or three of them have committed suicide, lost their life.
      “You’re with these people and you don’t know a thing. They’ve not spoke.“So I feel a certain responsibility to try and help as much as I can because I kind of know how it feels to be in a certain place.”
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      Hearts star Alex Cochrane has objects thrown at him in ugly scenes during derby clash with Hibs

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      HEARTS star Alex Cochrane was pelted by objects thrown from the crowd during the Edinburgh Derby against Hibs.The unsavoury scenes took place in the 65th minute of the match with the Jambos leading 1-0 thanks to Lawrence Shankland’s first half strike.
      Cochrane reacts to the objects being thrown (Credit: Sky Sports)
      The left wing back went over to take a throw-in on the far side of the pitch in front of the Hibs fans.
      However, as he went over to collect the ball he had several objects thrown at him.
      Items were hurled in Cochrane’s direction, and empty plastic cups could be seen by the side of the pitch.
      He appeared to be struck by one small red object and went down clutching his head.
      The former Brighton defender then had what appeared to be an entire box of chips thrown at him as he knelt on the ground.
      Referee John Beaton was quickly over to usher Cochrane out of the way.
      The Sky Sports commentators were left unimpressed by the scenes.
      Former Hibs striker Andy Walker, on co-commentary duty, also claimed he’d seen a bottle allegedly thrown at goal scorer Shankland as he celebrated his strike.
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      Ian Crocker said: “This is just ridiculous.
      Walker added: “I saw a bottle coming on when Shankland scored his goal.
      “It doesn’t matter what they’re throwing, they shouldn’t be throwing anything.
      “The players have got to feel safe.
      “I hope its just chips and no coins or lighters being thrown at him.”
      A number of fans also ran on to the pitch to celebrate Martin Boyle’s last gasp equaliser.
      Sky spoke to Hibs chief executive Ben Kensell after the game, who addressed both situations.
      He said: “We can’t condone it but sometimes the passions of what happens dictates that.
      “There’s things we need to look at. We’d ask our fans to act appropriately.
      “There’s a few incidents well look at post match.
      “We’ll address them internally but ultimately it’s got to be a safe environment here at Easter Road.”
      Hibs also put out a statement after Kensell’s TV appearance, reiterating the club would look into the incidents.
      It read: “Hibernian FC is aware of alleged incidents where objects appeared to have been thrown towards Hearts players, pyros being thrown, and pitch incursions.
      “These incidents will be reviewed again on the Stadium CCTV and if an incident can be detected and someone identified appropriate action will be taken by the Club.
      “The club understands the passion that an Edinburgh Derby brings, and believes it has some of the best supporters in Scotland, but remains committed to providing a safe environment for players, officials and supporters.”
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      Hasim Rahman Jr leaks sparring highlights against Jake Paul and slams YouTube star for ‘running’ from cancelled fight

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      HASIM RAHMAN JR leaked sparring highlights against Jake Paul and slammed the YouTube boxing star for “running” from their cancelled fight. The pair of former training partners were due to face off at New York’s iconic Madison Square Garden.
      Hasim Rahman Jr leaked sparring footage with Jake PaulCredit: @_HasimRahmanJr
      This boy puts out what he wants to put out, but he “beat my ass” in sparring 😅😂 I told y’all I had the training wheels on with this goofy 🤡 the first opportunity he had to run from this fight he took it! Now he’s running to fight @ksi 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️ this boy never wanted no smoke Fr pic.twitter.com/FF0JUPqpcV— HASIM RAHMAN JR (@_HasimRahmanJr) August 6, 2022

      But a weight disagreement between the two forced the entire pay-per-view to be scrapped.
      Both sides have accused each other of being at fault, but in Rahman’s latest swipe he has released unseen sparring footage.
      In the clip, the son of former heavyweight champion Hasim Sr can be seen controlling the action.
      He lands a clean left hook, rocks Paul back with a jab and defends off most of the punches coming his way.
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      Rahman captioned the post: “This boy puts out what he wants to put out, but he “beat my ass” in sparring.
      “I told y’all I had the training wheels on with this goofy the first opportunity he had to run from this fight he took it!
      “Now he’s running to fight @ksi this boy never wanted no smoke.”
      Rahman, 31, signed to fight at the 14st 4lb cruiserweight limit of 200lb, despite being 16 stone in his last fight in April.
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      So the New York State Athletic Commission wanted to track his cut but later changed the fight weight to 205lb.
      Paul, 25, then spoke out to claim Rahman refused the change and would scale no less than 215lb, prompting the MSG card to be axed.
      But Rahman denied the allegations and staged a private weigh in to try and prove he could make the 205lb limit.
      He actually scaled 206.6lb at the famous Gleason’s boxing gym in New York and said he could even drop down to the initial 200lb weight.
      But Paul meanwhile appeared to move on as he called to fight long-time rival KSI on just two weeks notice.
      KSI, 28, was set to face Alex Wassabi, 32, on August 27 at the O2 Arena in London but the American was withdrawn after suffering a concussion.
      Paul was willing to step in a fight KSI for FREE – but instead rapper Swarmz – who has no boxing experience – is the replacement opponent.
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      ‘He got his ass kicked ‘ – Floyd Mayweather got ‘BEAT UP’ by Conor McGregor, says ex-UFC star amid talk of rematch

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER “got his ass kicked” and was “BEAT UP” by Conor McGregor, claimed the outspoken Chael Sonnen. McGregor was beaten by the American boxing legend in 2017 after ten rounds in Las Vegas.
      Floyd Mayweather beat Conor McGregor in 2017Credit: USA Today Sports
      Chael Sonnen said Floyd Mayweather got ‘BEAT UP’ by Conor McGregor
      But the Irish UFC superstar did win some of the early stages, before tiring down the stretch and being stopped on his feet.
      Sonnen, an ex-UFC title challenger-turned analyst, was referencing Nate Diaz’s odd on beating rising contender Khamzat Chimaev.
      And in doing so he made an outlandish claim about McGregor’s performance in his boxing debut against Mayweather.
      Sonnen said on his YouTube channel: “12-to-1 underdog.
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      “That line is not going to hold, I’m telling you right now, but [Diaz] is a 12-to-1 underdog.
      “Diaz was an 8-1 underdog. Now 11-to-1 is what Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather was.
      “It closed to 8.5, but Conor was an 11-to-1 dog, went out, and beat up a guy for 30 minutes. [Mayweather] lost four of nine completed rounds.
      “He got his ass kicked regardless of what the crooks in the Nevada State Athletic Commission told you that night.”
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      Mayweather, 45, announced his official retirement after beating McGregor, 34, but he has boxed in three exhibition bouts since.
      The first was against featherweight kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa, 23, in 2018 before a return against YouTuber Logan Paul, 27, in June 2021.
      Mayweather was in May then due to box Don Moore in Dubai until the death of 73-year-old UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan.
      It delayed the fight by a week, later taking place in Abu Dhabi, where Moore was dominated over eight rounds.
      The unbeaten Hall of Famer has since announced he will return in September back in Japan, against MMA star Mikuru Asakura, 29.
      But FightHype, a media company Mayweather famously favours, reported a rematch with McGregor was in the negotiation stage.
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