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      UFC legend Khabib shows off encyclopaedic football knowledge in Instagram video with MMA stablemate Manel Kape

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      KHABIB NURMAGOMEDOV showed off his encyclopaedic football knowledge in an Instagram video with stable-mate Manel Kape. The UFC legend is an avid Real Madrid fan, and once claimed he prefers watching football to MMA.
      Khabib showed off his encyclopaedic football knowledge in an Instagram video with stablemate Manel KapeCredit: Instagram / @akajav
      UFC legend Khabib is an avid Real Madrid fanCredit: Instagram / @akajav
      Lightweight champion Nurmagomedov is also a good friend of Cristiano Ronaldo, with the pair speaking almost everyday.
      So it comes as no surprise that the unbeaten Russian has learned a thing or two from superstar Ronaldo.
      In a video uploaded to Instagram by Nurmagomedov’s coach Javier Mendez, Khabib correctly lists every Champions League winner from 2005.
      He also did the same for Ballon d’Or winners from 1995-2007.
      Nurmagomedov then has a laugh at Kape’s expense, claiming his training partner knows nothing about football.
      Khabib, 32, said: “No, no, no if you don’t know nothing about football you don’t know how to play. You have to understand the game.
      “Please Manel. Please. Coach, listen, if you don’t know nothing about the sport, how do you know how to play the sport? How? This is impossible.”
      Nurmagomedov recently watched PSG’s 4-1 away win at Barcelona, and urged Dana White to take the UFC to the Nou Camp.
      After his retirement in October, Khabib joked he was going to make his debut on the pitch.

      He even received an ambitious offer from Russian third tier football side FC Kamaz, who were willing to take the MMA star on trial.
      Khabib hung up his gloves after the first fight since the loss of his influential father Abdulmanap, who passed away aged 57 in July.
      But with Nurmagomedov one win away from achieving his dad’s dream of 30-0, White is hoping the Dagestani hero will come back for one final fight.
      As a result, Khabib has kept his UFC title, with the lightweight contenders fighting to determine a No1 contender for the belt.
      Khabib has met with Dana White to discuss a UFC comebackCredit: Sportsfile – Subscription More

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      UFC and backstreet brawling legend Kimbo Slice SNUBBED Mike Tyson after boxing legend gave him one piece of advice

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      UFC and backstreet brawling legend Kimbo Slice SNUBBED the one piece of advice Mike Tyson gave him at a gig.
      Iron Mike knows a thing or two about fighting after his legendary career as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time.

      Kimbo Slice was handed one bit of advice from Mike Tyson at a gig in Miami – but chose to ignore the legendCredit: Splash News

      He met Slice – real name Kevin Ferguson – at a gig in Miami and shared a crucial tip, as revealed by a close friend as part of the UFC ‘Fightlore’ series.
      Speaking of Slice’s rise from cult internet hero to mainstream stardom and the fame that came with it, the friend said: “But the first time that I realised that I went way beyond the internet was when we went to a concert at the Miami Arena.
      “And we were back there, and we look over, and Tyson was there and he called us over.
      “He’s like, ‘Hey man, I am a big fan of your work.’

      “I’m just blown away that this was even happening, Fergs even managed to shake his hand.
      “I’ll never forget this, Tyson says, ‘Can I give you one piece of advice?’ He goes, ‘Don’t ever go pro’.”
      Ferguson attracted huge attention after a videos of his backstreet brawls in Miami went viral on YouTube.
      He instantly became an internet sensation – Rolling Stone even labelled him the King of the Web Brawlers.

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      That led to time with Elite XC before he joined the Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweight series – part of the UFC – ignoring Tyson’s advice.
      He beat Houston Alexander in his UFC debut in December 2009 before losing to Matt Mitrione by TKO five months later at UFC 113.
      After that, Slice won all seven of his pro boxing bouts then switched back to MMA by signing with Bellator.
      He had a win at Bellator 136 and a no contest at Bellator 149 before he was due to headline the 158th event at London’s O2 Arena.
      However, the Bahamas-born star tragically died of heart failure on June 6, 2016 aged just 42.

      Tyson suggested Slice should not got pro but he ignored the heavyweight hero and tried his hand in boxing and MMACredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Joe Rogan pays emotional tribute to Marvin Hagler and shares incredible sketch he drew of boxing legend when he was 15

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      JOE ROGAN paid an emotional tribute to Marvin Hagler and shared an incredible sketch he drew of the boxing legend when he was 15.
      Middleweight icon Hagler sadly passed away aged 66 on the weekend.

      Joe Rogan paid an emotional tribute to Marvin HaglerCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Marvin Hagler sadly passed away aged 66

      The UFC paid tribute to the former champion on their broadcast and online, but commentator Rogan shared his own thoughts on Instagram.
      He uploaded a drawing of Hagler, and captioned the post: “I drew this piece of Marvin Hagler way back in 1983 when I was 15.
      “I remember watching a TV profile on him where he was running on the beach in the dead of winter shadow boxing and screaming “WAR!”
      “They showed his maniacal dedication to training and fight preparation, and it had a massive influence on me.

      “I would think of him when I was tired and was considering stopping. I would imagine what he would do and it would always fill me with energy.

      “When I heard he died yesterday I was stunned.
      “I was such a massive fan all my life, and every now and then I’ll go to YouTube and watch some of his classic fights.
      “The other day I watched his victory over Mugabi, and it was every bit as epic as I remembered.

      “They don’t make many human beings as incredible as Marvin Hagler. He was truly one of the greats. RIP.”

      The boxing world mourned the death of one of the most iconic fighters to ever live.
      Promoters Bob Arum and Eddie Hearn, Oscar De La Hoya, Gennady Golovkin and many more also paid tribute.
      Sugar Ray Leonard – who famously beat Hagler in a hotly contested points decision 1987 – was among them.
      Leonard, 64, wrote: “I was really in shock yesterday after hearing the news of Hagler, it hit me hard. We had just the utmost respect for each other!
      “Marvin Hagler had every ingredient that it takes to be a great champion. Marvin, you are definitely gone too soon, but you will forever live on as one of the greats!
      “Thoughts and prayers to the entire Hagler family.” More

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      UFC and backstreet brawling legend Kimbo Slice SNUBBED Mike Tyson after boxing icon gave him one bit of advice at gig

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      UFC and backstreet brawling legend Kimbo Slice SNUBBED the one piece of advice Mike Tyson gave him.
      Iron Mike knows a thing or two about fighting after his legendary career as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time.

      Kimbo Slice was handed one bit of advice from Mike Tyson at a gig in Miami – but chose to ignore the legendCredit: Splash News

      He met Slice – real name Kevin Ferguson – at a gig in Miami and shared a crucial tip, as revealed by a close friend as part of the UFC ‘Fightlore’ series.
      Speaking of Slice’s rise from cult internet hero to mainstream stardom and the fame that came with it, the friend said: “But the first time that I realised that I went way beyond the internet was when we went to a concert at the Miami Arena.
      “And we were back there, and we look over, and Tyson was there and he called us over.
      “He’s like, ‘Hey man, I am a big fan of your work.’

      “I’m just blown away that this was even happening, Fergs even managed to shake his hand.
      “I’ll never forget this, Tyson says, ‘Can I give you one piece of advice?’ He goes, ‘Don’t ever go pro’.”
      Ferguson attracted huge attention after a videos of his backstreet brawls in Miami went viral on YouTube.
      He instantly became an internet sensation – Rolling Stone even labelled him the King of the Web Brawlers.

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      That led to time with Elite XC before he joined the Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweight series – part of the UFC – ignoring Tyson’s advice.
      He beat Houston Alexander in his UFC debut in December 2009 before losing to Matt Mitrione by TKO five months later at UFC 113.
      After that, Slice won all seven of his pro boxing bouts then switched back to MMA by signing with Bellator.
      He had a win at Bellator 136 and a no contest at Bellator 149 before he was due to headline the 158th event at London’s O2 Arena.
      However, the Bahamas-born star tragically died of heart failure on June 6, 2016 aged just 42.

      Tyson suggested Slice should not got pro but he ignored the heavyweight hero and tried his hand in boxing and MMACredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Watch as Cejudo and Canelo Alvarez exchange words over Ryan Garcia after Mexican’s team-mate called out ex-UFC champ

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      HENRY CEJUDO has traded words with Canelo Alvarez over fighting the Mexican’s team-mate Ryan Garcia.
      Garcia considers training partner Canelo a brother and mentor, as both share the same gym and coach, Eddy Reynoso.

      Henry Cejudo traded words with Canelo Alvarez

      The pound-for-pound king and Reynoso were guests on Mike Tyson’s podcast, with ex-UFC champion Cejudo present.
      There, the Olympic gold medalist was captured talking up a crossover fight with lightweight sensation Garcia.
      Asked by EsNEWS for a response, Canelo, 30, said: “Why not?”
      Cejudo, 34, then joked: “He’s being nice about it! He’s not telling the truth.

      “I’m ready. I’m ready, somebody’s gotta bend the knee for Triple-C.”
      Cejudo has previously challenged Garcia, 22, who himself has called out UFC legend Conor McGregor, 32, and his sparring partner Dillon Danis, 27.
      But Cejudo later retired in May after beating Dominick Cruz, 36, and vacated his bantamweight belt.
      It was inherited by Petr Yan, 28, but the Russian threw it away after illegally kneeing Aljamain Sterling, 31, before being disqualified.

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      Afterwards, Cejudo announced he was making a comeback and wanted to fight the pair.
      Garcia, meanwhile last fought in January, stopping Brit Luke Campbell, 33, in round seven with a body shot.
      He then looked to face rival Gervonta Davis, 26, or his hero Manny Pacquiao, 42, but talks collapsed with both.

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      Ben Askren admits he is baffled by Jake Paul’s popularity and brands YouTuber an ‘idiot’ who is ‘too stupid to learn’

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      BEN ASKREN admitted he is baffled by Jake Paul’s popularity and branded the YouTuber an ‘idiot’ who is ‘too stupid to learn’.
      The retired UFC welterweight faces Paul on April 17 at the 75-000 seater Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atalanta.

      Ben Askren admitted he is baffled by Jake Paul’s popularity

      Ben Askren called Jake Paul an ‘idiot’ who is ‘too stupid to learn’Credit: Instagram

      Askren, who has never boxed before, said not even handing the social media star his first loss could humble him.
      He told MMA Junkie: “Jake Paul’s gonna be an idiot before me, he’s gonna be an idiot after me.
      “This guy’s an idiot. That’s what he does. What kind of lesson? He’s too stupid to learn anything.”
      Askren, 36, was so unaware of who Paul, 24, or his older brother Logan, 25, were, he asked the pupils at his wrestling school about them.

      And the ex-ONE Championship and Bellator champion still cannot get his head around their massive online following, with 43MILLION subscribers between them.
      Askren said: “I don’t think there’s any good answer. They’re all like, ‘He does a lot of dumb things.’
      “Or, ‘He says crazy stuff.’ But it’s like, OK. So? So what? There’s nothing that, I don’t know.
      “People who I liked growing up: Chris Farley, I think he’s hilarious; Chris Rock, I think he’s hilarious; Muhammad Ali, I’m inspired by this man.

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      “People who I liked, I could name a reason why I liked that person. And with these guys, that just doesn’t seem to be the case.”
      Paul has two knockouts in as many wins since he turned pro in 2020, against rival ‘AnEsonGib’ and ex-NBA player Nate Robinson, 36.
      His third fight will be his toughest, facing for the first time an experienced and seasoned competitor.
      But Askren was renowned for his limited striking style and elite level grappling skills.
      As a result, he is the betting underdog, and has linked up with esteemed trainer Freddie Roach to enhance his boxing even more.

      Still, Askren predicts an easy night’s work against Paul, most famed for viral videos on YouTube.
      He explained: “I’m trying to be as good of a boxer as I can. I’m not under the impression that I’m gonna be a pro boxer.
      “I’ve been top 10 in the world in four different sports. I know what it’s like to be world class.
      “I’m not gonna be a world-class boxer, but I don’t gotta be a world-class boxer. I just gotta beat up Jake freaking Paul.
      “That ain’t gonna be that hard, guys.”

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      Jake Paul vs Ben Askren predictions: MMA world breaks down fight as UFC boss Dana White bets $1m AGAINST YouTuber

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      JAKE PAUL continues his transition from YouTuber to boxer when he fights Ben Askren.
      The two will clash on April 17, with former UFC star Askren having his first pro boxing fight.

      Jake Paul has blasted two opponents out of there in minutesCredit: Instagram

      Ben Askren will have his first pro boxing fight against a YouTuberCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Paul beat AnEsonGib in his pro debut in January 2020 with a first-round TKO and backed that up by knocking out ex-NBA star Nate Robinson in November.
      Here, SunSport checks out who some of the stars of UFC think will win the mouthwatering scrap
      Dana White
      White had Mike Tyson giddy after betting $1million Jake Paul would lose to Ben Askren.
      And the YouTuber responded by DOUBLING the wager.

      White said: “I hope you can bet on this thing because I will bet $1m (£720,000) that he loses this f***ing fight.
      “I bet a million dollars that he loses this fight!”
      Paul responded pretty quickly, writing on Instagram.

      Dana White is ready to bet $1million that Askren winsCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      He wrote: “Dana let’s double the bet up! $2million. We wire the money into escrow.

      “$4 million total. Winner takes all. My team will be in touch to make a contract.”
      Prediction: Askren
      Jorge Masvidal
      Masvidal, who is seen by many as the best boxer in UFC, thinks Paul is the superior athlete AND boxer to Askren that will see him victorious.
      Gambred told Fight Hub TV: I have seen Ben, but if it goes after the second round, Ben can start hand fighting and make it a little slower.
      “I see Jake winning.”
      Prediction: Paul
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      Jorge Masvidal, known for his boxing skills, is predicting a Paul winCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Leon Edwards
      Leon Edwards predicts Askren is ‘going to get chinned’ against Paul – with the result ‘bad for MMA’.
      Current 170lb contender Edwards, 29, told talkSPORT: “He’s going to get knocked out, I’m serious.
      “It’s going to be bad for MMA, man! I don’t know who agreed to this. I don’t think it’s going to be good for MMA and he’s going to get chinned.
      “But, it’s going to be funny to see.”
      Prediction: Paul

      Brit Edwards believes Paul will win by KO – and it will be ‘bad for MMA’Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      Michael Chandler
      UFC’s exciting talent Chandler thinks Askren can KO Paul – and he is even confident enough to pick the round.
      In an interview with ESPN’s Ariel Helwani, Chandler stated that Askren can win if he makes the fight dirty.
      Striking isn’t Askren’s forte, as admitted by the man himself, but Chandler thinks the 36-year-old can find a way to win.
      Prediction: Askren

      Chandler thinks Askren will triumph on the nightCredit: Handout – Getty
      Raush Manfio
      Askren has no chance of being victorious in his showdown with Paul, according Titan FC lightweight Raush Manfio.
      The Brazilian told MMA Fighting: “I believe Ben Askren can take a punch, but Jake Paul has knockout power.
      “If Askren goes in there to trade hands, he’s going down. No doubt. He’s going down.
      “I can only see Jake Paul winning by knockout or points, Jake Paul is far superior. I can’t see one weapon [Askren] can use.
      “[Paul] has knockout power and cardio. Meanwhile, [Askren] might have a chin but doesn’t have firepower to drop him, so I don’t see how Askren wins this match.”
      Prediction: Paul

      Askren has no chance of being victorious in his showdown with Paul, according Titan FC lightweight Raush ManfioCredit: Instagram / @brutalbostwick
      Tyron Woodley
      Woodley thinks Askren can end the fight early – but he is helping his former UFC buddy train.
      The former UFC lightweight champ told Endless Hustle podcast: “My prediction is he’s [Askren] probably going to drown him out.
      “Ben says seven rounds, I don’t know why they’d want to fight that many rounds. Probably in the fifth or sixth round, Ben will probably end up with a TKO.”
      But Woodley does acknowledge Paul should not be taken lightly.
      He added: “Jake has a chance in the first round. Maybe first two rounds. And I like Jake. But when it’s my dawg, I gotta ride for my dawg.”
      Prediction: Askren

      Former UFC lightweight champ Woodley is unsurprisingly backingCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Dana White sends Mike Tyson wild as UFC boss bets $1m on Jake Paul to LOSE to Ben Askren – before YouTuber doubles wager More

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      Dana White sends Mike Tyson wild as UFC boss bets $1m on Jake Paul to LOSE vs Ben Askren – before YouTuber doubles wager

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      DANA WHITE had Mike Tyson giddy after betting $1million Jake Paul would lose to Ben Askren.
      And the YouTuber responded by DOUBLING the wager.

      Dana White slammed Jake Paul’s boxing credentials and said he would bet $1m on him losing to Ben AskrenCredit: Twitter

      Mike Tyson could not contain his excitement at the prospect of the massive wagerCredit: Twitter

      Paul, 24, has a perfect 2-0 professional boxing record and takes on retired UFC welterweight Ben Askren, 36, in his next fight on April 17.
      But appearing on Tyson’s Hotboxin’ podcast, the UFC president vowed to put his money where his mouth is.
      White said: “I hope you can bet on this thing because I will bet $1m (£720,000) that he loses this f***ing fight.
      “I bet a million dollars that he loses this fight!”

      And boxing icon Tyson was loving it as he whooped, laughed and clapped at the prospect of White stumping up the cash.
      White – who admitted to being a ‘degenerate gambler’ and once lost a $1m boxing bet – added: “Let’s be honest, Jake Paul isn’t a f***ing boxer.
      “This guy is a f***ing YouTube kid.
      “The kid he’s going to fight is a decorated wrestler who has fought real guys, he’s been a world champion with another organisation.”

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      Paul beat AnEsonGib in his pro debut in January 2020 with a first-round TKO and backed that up by knocking out ex-NBA star Nate Robinson in November.
      And former boxing champ Zab Judah had The Problem Child’s back after seeing him in training.
      Responding to White on the podcast, Judah said: “Dana I watched him, he’s been working hard, Dana. I have seen him put it together.
      “He’s got hands. I am not joking.”
      The video quickly made its way to Paul and he immediately challenged White to double his money and for both men to put $2m on the line instead.

      The YouTube star shared a video responding rather dramatically to the original clip on Instagram – throwing a head off a statue and then running out on to the street before calling out White for a fight.
      He wrote: “Dana let’s double the bet up! $2 Million. We wire the money into escrow.
      “$4 million total. Winner takes all. My team will be in touch to make a contract.
      “After I knockout Ben, we can set up Jake Paul vs Dana White 2021 since you consider yourself a ‘Boxer’ and me a ‘YouTuber,” before finishing it off with a clown emoji aimed at the UFC chief.

      Paul has won both of his professional bouts so far in his career with knockoutsCredit: AP:Associated Press

      Paul shared a video on Instagram responding to White’s claim – and told the UFC boss to double his money for a $2m wager insteadCredit: Instagram

      For some reason the excitable YouTuber decided to throw the head and torso off a statueCredit: Instagram

      Jake Paul is cutting no corners with his diet

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