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      Jake Paul identifies three ‘extremely good’ opponents in the frame for MMA debut amid talks to rematch boxing rivals

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      JAKE PAUL has three names on a list of potential MMA opponents. The YouTuber-turned-boxer is 11-1 in the ring and most recently beat 58-year-old heavyweight great Mike Tyson in November. Jake Paul has three names on a list of potential MMA opponentsAnd already Paul is back in training for his next bout – but behind the scenes talks are ongoing for an MMA switch. The American is signed to the Professional Fighters League – where he and promotional partner Nakisa Bidarian share equity.Bidarian – who once served as Chief Financial Officer for the UFC – is working with Paul to pin down an MMA opponent. PFL founder Donn Davis told SunSport: “Nakisa has three names that he’s focused on. READ MORE ON JAKE PAUL”I don’t want to share those because I don’t think that’ll help, Nakisa and Jake get those done. They’re really good at that. “So I don’t think it’s one name. I think there’s a group of three that would be extremely good and they’re working on this.”Paul, 27, signed for the PFL just one month before losing to Tommy Fury, 25, in February 2023 which is his first and only defeat. He has won five times since, most recently against Tyson which attracted controversy amid their huge age gap. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut over 100 MILLION tuned in live on Netflix – with Paul’s commercial success in the boxing ring so far delaying a switch to MMA. Nate Diaz, 39, who was beaten by Paul in their August 2023 boxing bout was linked with an MMA rematch worth £10million.Francis Ngannou set for boxing return in 2025 with Tyson Fury rematch and Deontay Wilder fight targetedFury was also approached for a two-fight deal that included bouts in both the cage and the ring worth £15m.And while talks with potential opponents continue, Davis expects this year will mark Paul’s debut in the PFL cage. He said: “Jake has been so successful at boxing that that’s delayed his MMA. No question about it. And I think 2025 will be the year.”We thought 2024 would be the year, but it was just so much success forthcoming in boxing.”I don’t think you could have seen the cultural phenomenon of the Tyson fight coming, and that really took over 2024.”So, I’m pretty confident 2025. But it’s also about the right opponent. At one point the Diaz opponent was set up and things didn’t happen.”So it’s opponent-driven, but I think this is the year.”Mike Tyson was beaten on points by Jake PaulCredit: Getty More

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      Francis Ngannou set for boxing return in 2025 with Tyson Fury rematch and Deontay Wilder fight targeted

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      FRANCIS NGANNOU is in line to fight in boxing and MMA in 2025.The heavyweight returned to the cage in October – following a three year absence from MMA. Francis Ngannou could rematch Tyson FuryCredit: ReutersNgannou had walked out on the UFC in 2021 to pursue boxing while also signing with rivals the Professional Fighters League. The PFL permitted their star signing to box – setting up two mega-money bouts in Saudi Arabia against Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. And PFL founder Donn Davis revealed Ngannou is expected to fight in the ring and cage this year.Davis told SunSport: “He’s considering two options; one boxing, one MMA.READ MORE IN BOXING”I believe he’ll box once in 2025 and he’ll do MMA once in 2025. What order will be determined really by the opponents and the opportunities. “And we’re thinking about the same way. So I think it’s too early to tell. Is it boxing and then MMA? Or MMA then boxing? “But he’ll do one of each in 2025.”Ngannou, 38, made his boxing debut in October 2023 against Fury, 36, who was the WBC champion and unbeaten at the time. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnd Fury was sensationally dropped in the fight before winning a controversial split-decision. Ngannou then faced Joshua, 35, in March 2024 but was brutally knocked out in two rounds. Jake Paul identities three ‘extremely good’ opponents in the frame for MMA debut amid talks to rematch boxing rivalsIt set up his return to MMA which he won against Renan Ferreira, 35, in one dominant round. Ngannou has continued to keep the door open to a boxing return and was recently linked with a fight against Deontay Wilder.Wilder, 39, is coming off two losses but is set to return this year after snubbing retirement. And Davis warned not to rule out Ngannou facing the American or rematching Fury. He said: “I think he’s open to either one. But if I knew, I wouldn’t breach my confidence on his boxing stuff.”What I know about Francis is A, he’s very, very smart, and B, he really doesn’t have any fear, as some other fighters do.”They prefer things over other things, and I know that from when we talked to him about fighters on the MMA side, he’ll say, ‘That guy’s much harder match up for me.’READ MORE SUN STORIES”That guy stylistically could be difficult for me, but he never says, ‘I prefer versus I prefer.'”He just thinks this could be easier or harder or more difficult or you’d have to train differently, but he’s open to everything.”Deontay Wilder is coming off two lossesCredit: Getty More

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      Tommy Fury calls out Conor McGregor for huge boxing match and tells UFC legend ‘don’t waste your time’ with KSI

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      TOMMY FURY has urged Conor McGregor to snub a fight with KSI and step in the boxing ring with him instead.The brother of former world heavyweight champion Tyson called out McGregor amid talk of the Irishman swapping UFC for boxing.Tommy Fury has called out Conor McGregor for a fightCredit: GettyThe Irishman is looking to swap UFC for boxingCredit: GettyNotorious is yet to fight in MMA since his 2021 defeat to Dustin Poirier.And after growing impatient with Dana White, McGregor has now turned his sights to a new sport.Last month he revealed an agreement to fight YouTuber Logan Paul in a celebrity match in India.But yesterday fresh reports emerged casting doubts over Paul’s involvement.READ MORE IN BOXINGThe influencer has become a big player in the world of WWE.And following the sport’s major move to Netflix, Paul is now considering devoting all his time to wrestling.That has left a void to fill, with fellow influencer and Paul’s former boxing opponent KSI offering to step in.He tweeted McGregor yesterday: “Let’s make this a reality.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut now, pro boxer Fury reckons he should get a money-spinning shot instead.Dismissing KSI’s credentials, the former Love Island star reached out to McGregor on social media.Logan Paul Teases Conor McGregor Fight AnnouncementKSI has offered to fight McGregor in the boxing ringCredit: PAA bout with Logan Paul appears unlikely now with the ace focusing on WWECredit: GettyAnd he told the Dubliner that if he wants a proper scrap, he knows where to find it.Fury said: “Don’t waste your time with beaten fighters.“Fight the man who’s beaten them all and still has his 0. I’ll be waiting…”Fans reacted with delighted to Fury’s proposal.One said: “We want to see that fight.”Another declared: “Watch out Tommy.”READ MORE SUN STORIESOne noted: “Make it happen.”Another added: “Fight Jake Paul instead.” More

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      KSI throws his hat in the ring to fight Conor McGregor with Logan Paul rumoured to be OUT of mouthwatering clash

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      KSI has announced he wants to fight Conor McGregor if Logan Paul pulls out of the clash.Last month McGregor revealed he has held talks over a fight with Paul in India.KSI wants to replace Logan Paul as Conor McGregor’s next opponentCredit: RexMcGregor is rumoured to be fighting Paul in IndiaCredit: AFPBoth fighters could earn £200m for the boutCredit: GettyA few days later he then suggested the clash – which is set to be financed by Indian billionaire Anant Ambani – was on the brink of being announced.Both men would be set to earn a whopping £200million ($250m), but there are now doubts over whether Paul will take part amid rumours he wants to focus on WWE.Rumours then began to circulate claiming KSI could step in for his Prime business partner, which the YouTuber confirmed.He said: “Not rumoured. I’m very down.”READ MORE IN BOXINGKSI then shared a mock-up fight promotional poster featuring himself and McGregor.He wrote a caption alongside which read: “Let’s make this happen @TheNotoriousMMA.”However McGregor is still focused on fighting Paul and this week shared a message for the YouTuber.The Irishman shared a photo of his potential opponent and warned: “I’m coming.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSSunSport understands negotiations over the bout are in the exploratory phase and neither the UFC nor the WWE are at the table.The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is being lined up to host the crossover clash, which will reportedly be in conjunction with the ‘Visit India’ tourism campaign.KSI tells SunSport about his next fight, Donald Trump drinking Prime and Arsenal’s chances of winning the league More

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      Conor McGregor wants to buy TWO football teams just hours after Elon Musk linked with Liverpool takeover

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      CONOR MCGREGOR has claimed that he wants to buy two football clubs.The MMA fighter took to social media to announce his interest in purchasing a football club, before swiftly deleting the post from X.Conor McGregor has claimed he wants to buy two football clubsCredit: AFPMcGregor, 36, has suggested that he wants to splash out on TWO League of Ireland clubs.Alongside a picture posing with the FAI Trophy, won by Drogheda United in November, McGregor wrote: “How much is it to buy a League of Ireland team? I might buy two”.McGregor, who is claimed to be worth around £200m, is the cousin of Drogheda forward Warren Davis.But any purchase of The Drogs appears to be off the cards after the club distanced themselves from McGregor following the emergence of the photo of him alongside the trophy.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLA statement from the club read: “A social media post has been brought to our attention today regarding the FAI Cup.”Those pictured are a close relation to one of our first team players, who like all the other players had custody of the cup to celebrate with their families at different intervals.“Drogheda United do not associate ourselves with the individual who made the social media post in any way, or with any unauthorised brands mentioned.”In November, an Irish jury found McGregor liable for assault in a civil rape case.Most read in FootballDrogheda United distanced themselves from McGregor after he uploaded an image with the FAI TrophyCredit: Instagram @thenotoriousmmaFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe Irishman – who was accused of “raping and battering” Ms Hand – has vowed to appeal the verdict of the civil trial at Dublin’s High Court.McGregor’s interest in buying a football club comes after tech billionaire Elon Musk was linked with purchasing Liverpool FC.Elon Musk wants to buy Liverpool in stunning takeover says dad who fears club will ‘raise price’ for world’s richest manThe Tesla and X chief, 53, is worth a staggering £340billion – making him the richest man in the world.And according to his dad Errol, the American businessman is keen to invest some of his money into the Anfield club.Speaking on Times Radio, Errol said: “I can’t comment on that, they’ll raise the price!””Oh yes, [he has expressed a desire to buy the club], but that doesn’t mean he’s buying it.”Errol was pushed further and asked if buying the Reds was “in his son’s sights”.He replied: “He would like to yes, obviously. Anybody would want to – so would I.”His grandmother was born in Liverpool, and we have relatives in Liverpool, and we were fortunate to know quite a few of the Beatles because they grew up with some of my family.”Elon Musk has been linked with buying LiverpoolCredit: AP More

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      Conor McGregor sends £200million warning to Logan Paul after ‘confirming’ shock boxing match

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      CONOR MCGREGOR has sent a blunt warning Logan Paul’s way amid continued talks over a shock exhibition bout.The former two-weight UFC champion revealed late last year he’d accepted a boxing match against the WWE superstar.Conor McGregor revealed a shock showdown with Logan Paul was in the works late last yearCredit: GETTYThe Irishman claimed he’ll throw down with the YouTuber in IndiaCredit: SPLASHThe UFC superstar has sent a chilling warning the YouTuber’s wayCredit: XSunSport understands negotiations over the bout are in the exploratory phase and neither the UFC nor the WWE are at the table.McGregor, 36, has suggested a whopping deal for the £400million ($500m) showdown – the brainchild of Indian billionaire Anant Ambani – has been finalised.And he’s done so once again with a blunt warning to social media superstar Paul.Along with a photo of Paul in the WWE ring and an India flag emoji, McGregor wrote on X: “$250,000,000. #ImComing.”READ MORE ON MCGREGORScores of McGregor’s followers commented, with one saying: “Easy work.”Another said: “I hope it’s true. I ain’t mad lol.”One remarked: “A quarter of a billion dollars to fight Logan Paul. surely not?”[The] world’s gone absolutely MAD if that turns out to be the reality.Most read in Boxing”Surely this fight won’t make enough to pay both fighters that silly amount.Another chimed in: “Doesn’t matter the fighter, if they’re offered $250M they’ll fight. Logan Paul Teases Conor McGregor Fight Announcement”Can’t blame them either.”A stunning report last December claimed both McGregor and Paul will receive a whopping £200m for their proposed Mumbai melee.Both men added fuel to the raging fire surrounding their proposed crossover clash, with McGregor resharing the report and Paul liking an Instagram post citing it.The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is being lined up to host the crossover clash, which will reportedly be in conjunction with the ‘Visit India’ tourism campaign.Logan Paul hasn’t fought since beating Dillon Danis in October 2023Credit: GettyConor McGregor hasn’t fought since breaking his left leg in July 2021Credit: APYouTube sensation Paul hasn’t fought since winning his Misfits Boxing grudge match Dillon Danis in October 2023.MMA mogul McGregor, meanwhile, has been on the sidelines since breaking his left leg in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier in July 2021.He was slated to make his UFC return against Michael Chandler last June but was forced out of their Sin City showdown with a broken toe.READ MORE SUN STORIESMcGregor’s next fight, wherever it’ll take place, will be his first since being found civilly liable for assaulting Nikita Hand at a Dublin Hotel in December 2018.The Irishman – who was accused of “raping and battering” Ms Hand – has vowed to appeal the verdict of last month’s civil trial at Dublin’s High Court. More

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      ‘He’ll get f***ed up’ – Conor McGregor issued brutal warning over £400m Logan Paul boxing match

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      CONOR MCGREGOR has been warned he could get “f**ked up” if he doesn’t take a fight with Logan Paul seriously.Preliminary talks over a shock exhibition bout between the pair – which is the brainchild of Indian billionaire Anant Ambani – took place last month.Conor McGregor appears to be closing in on a boxing match with Logan PaulCredit: GettyYouTuber Paul will have a massive size advantage over McGregor in the proposed punch-upCredit: GETTYMcGregor has been warned he could get “f**ked up” if he parties in the build-up to the fightCredit: INSTAGRAM@THENOTORIOUSMMAThe claim warning has come from former UFC heavyweight Brendan SchaubCredit: GETTYAnd the pair, 36 and 29 respectively, each hinted that the stunning crossover clash was a done deal just before the turn of the New Year.Paul’s chances of beating McGregor have been written off by many, despite his massive size advantage.But former UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub reckons he could pull of an almighty upset if McGregor doesn’t curb his partying ways.The fighter-turned-podcaster said: “My only concern is if Conor doesn’t take it serious.READ MORE IN MMA”If he kind of moseys in, he’s partying, I think he’ll get f***ed up.“Now, if it’s prime Conor, Logan might be get pieced up.“At one point, you’ve got to give it to the Paul brothers; one fought Mike Tyson, the other is fighting Conor McGregor.’No matter how you feel about it, it’s pretty cool.”Most read in BoxingA stunning report recently claimed MMA mogul McGregor and Paul are set to earn a whopping £200million each for their proposed Mumbai melee.Social media sensation Paul hasn’t boxed since winning his Misfits grudge match with Dillon Danis in October 2023.Logan Paul Teases Conor McGregor Fight AnnouncementFormer two-division champion McGregor, meanwhile, has been on the sidelines since breaking his left leg in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier in July 2021.His next fight, whenever it may take place, will be his first since being found civilly liable for assaulting Nikita Hand at a Dublin Hotel in December 2018.’The Notorious’ who was accused of “raping and battering” Ms Hand – has vowed to appeal the verdict of last November’s civil trial at Dublin’s High Court. More

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      Conor McGregor ‘CONFIRMS’ £400m Logan Paul boxing match in India with UFC star set to receive INSANE purse

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      CONOR MCGREGOR has appeared to suggest a shock showdown with Logan Paul has been FINALISED.The Notorious revealed earlier this month that he was in preliminary talks over an exhibition boxing match with the YouTube sensation.Conor McGregor revealed earlier this month that he’s in talks to box Logan Paul next yearCredit: GettyMcGregor revealed his proposed clash with Paul would take place in India next yearCredit: GettyThe Notorious has seemingly confirmed that the fight has been finalisedPaul added more fuel to the fire on InstagramCredit: INSTAGRAM@HAPPYPUNCHAnd the 36-year-old has suggested the fight – which is set to be financed by Indian billionaire Anant Ambani – is on the brink of being announced.Veteran MMA journalist Emmett Glenn reported on Sunday that McGregor is now gearing up to face the social media sensation in a Mumbai melee next year.Glenn also revealed both men are set to earn a whopping £200MILLION ($250m) each for the South Asian slugfest.The crossover clash is said to be set to take place at the Wankhede Stadium and will be part of the country’s “Visit India’ tourism campaign.READ MORE ON MCGREGORAnd McGregor seemingly confirmed Glenn’s report by quoting his post on X with a Indian flag and a love-heart emoji.Casual and hardcore fight fans were quick to comment on the seemingly done deal, with one saying: “$250M each for an exhibition fight?”That’s more than most world title fights pay!”Another said: “Money talks, $250M is crazy for each.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd another said: “I’m tired of these gimick fights. Dude is scared to go back into the UFC.”One remarked: “Holy s**t that will be wild! $250 mil each??”Conor McGregor names his top five MMA fighters of all time including WWE legend and actor nicknamed ‘The Handsome One’ Another chimed in: “Lots of money for a boring fight.”YouTube phenom Paul added even more fuel to the fire by liking an Instagram post citing the report.It was revealed last week that neither the UFC nor the WWE, who McGregor and Paul are respectively contracted to, have been approached about the bout.Both entities, however, are under the TKO Group Banner – meaning the possible punch-up would be incredible easy to make.Former two-division champion McGregor hasn’t fought since breaking his left leg in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier in July 2021.His next outing will be his first since being found civilly liable for assaulting Nikita Hand at a Dublin Hotel in December 2018.The Irishman – who was accused of “raping and battering” Ms Hand – has vowed to appeal the verdict of last month’s civil trial at Dublin’s High Court. More