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      Manny Pacquiao, 44, announces boxing return with MMA promotion Rizin and teases next fight against ex-UFC star

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      MANNY PACQUIAO announced he will return to boxing with MMA promotion Rizin and teased his next fight against an ex-UFC star. The Filipino icon officially retired after defeat to Cuban Yordenis Ugas in August 2021.
      Manny Pacquiao announced he will return to boxing with RizinCredit: AFP
      But following a failed presidential election in the Philippines, Pacquaio talked up a boxing comeback and fought again in December.
      He beat South Korean YouTuber DK Yoo in an exhibition bout and has now signed up to fight again with Japanese MMA promotion Rizin.
      Pacquiao, 43, said: “There’s great action, there’s great fights in Rizin, and the atmosphere of the crowd is amazing.”
      The eight-division champion also confirmed that his contract is for a boxing bout and not kickboxing or MMA.
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      Floyd Mayweather, 45, has twice fought under Rizin, knocking out Tenshin Nasukawa, 24, and Mikuru Asakura, 30.
      Pacquiao was ringside in September to watch as Mayweather beat Asakura in two rounds, which sparked talk of a rematch.
      But Mayweather ruled out a second fight with his great rival, who he initially beat on points in 2015.
      The American legend has had five exhibition bouts himself since retiring as a professional in 2017 after beating ex-UFC champ Conor McGregor, 34.
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      Mayweather has faced kickboxers, MMA stars, YouTubers and even an ex-sparring partner.
      And after Pacquaio eased past DK Yoo, he looks set to also take on competition from the world of MMA in the boxing ring.
      Pacquiao added: “It’s good to have an exhibition fight last December 11, and I’m excited and so happy.
      “My opponent is martial art, who doesn’t know about boxing, so that’s why he experienced a hard time in the ring.
      “But this next exhibition match here in Japan, this is different because I think probably my opponent is a professional UFC, MMA fighter, so he knows how to punch and of course to cover.”
      DK Yoo after his exhibition with Manny PacquiaoCredit: AP More

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      Jake Paul called out by Mike Perry as ex-UFC star signs fight contract but says YouTuber ‘changed his mind’

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      BARE-KNUCKLE boxer Mike Perry has revealed he signed a contract to fight Jake Paul until the YouTube star “changed his mind”. Paul is set to return in February and announced he sent offers out to three different opponents.
      Jake Paul is set to make his boxing return in FebruaryCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Mike Perry claimed he signed a contract to fight Jake PaulCredit: Rex

      It appears ex-UFC welterweight and current Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship boxer Perry was one of them.
      He tweeted: “I signed a contract to fight @jakepaul but he changed his mind.”
      Perry, 31, then posted what he claimed was a contract to fight Paul, 25, and featured his signature.
      Paul most recently beat UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, in October, the biggest win in his 6-0 career.
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      And he is already back in training for his seventh professional bout as talks with celebrity boxing rival Tommy Fury, 23, continue.
      The two have twice signed to fight but Fury pulled out both times, firstly after a rib injury last December and then amid a US visa issue in August.
      His travel woes still persist today but promoter Frank Warren revealed negotiations between the two camps are ongoing.
      Warren told iFL TV: “Both sides are really eager to making it happen and I don’t think we’re far off getting it on.
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      “I think we’re quite close to making it happen.”
      Paul was ringside in November to watch Fury’s last bout, an exhibition against Rolly Lambert.
      It went the six round distance and afterwards the pair clashed at ringside as tempers threatened to boil over.
      Tommy Fury and Jake Paul are still in talks to fightCredit: BT Sport More

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      Jake Paul admits he is ‘tired of beating these old dudes’ after being called out by Conor McGregor’s ex-opponent

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      JAKE PAUL admitted he is “tired of beating these old dudes” after being called out by Donald Cerrone. The YouTuber-turned prizefighter is 6-0 in his boxing career, most recently beating UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47.
      Jake Paul after beating Anderson SilvaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Conor McGregor fought Donald Cerrone in 2020Credit: Reuters
      That came after a pair of wins over former UFC champion Tyron Woodley, 40, and retired welterweight Ben Askren, 38.
      So Paul, 25, has no interest in facing “Cowboy” Cerrone, 39, who retired from the UFC last year.
      He told The Schmo: “I mean I don’t know, I’m kind of tired of beating these old dudes up like that.
      “You know what I’m saying? So, I’m just trying to get someone in there who is younger.
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      “But they’re all scared, honestly. They’re just trying to protect their records.”
      Paul has already confirmed he is set to return in February, following his points win over eight rounds against Silva.
      And 8-0 Tommy Fury, 23, remains a possible opponent with the pair of celebrity boxing rivals still in talks to fight.
      Twice Fury has been forced to pull out of the grudge match before, due to a rib injury and US visa issue, but negotiations to once again reschedule are ongoing.
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      Meanwhile Cerrone, who lost to Conor McGregor, 34, in 2020, has thrown his name into the hat to fight Paul.
      He said on the Thiccc Boy Studios: “Would I like to fight him? How could I say no to millions of dollars?
      “I would definitely go out there and do it, but I’m not sitting here saying, ‘Jake you’re a YouTuber, you’re not worth a f***, blah blah blah.’ No, man.
      “You’re making money and if you want to throw some money my way, I’m with you. The Jake Paul phenomenon is kind of crazy, it’s got everyone calling him out.
      “It’s kind of like the big Conor push. I feel like that’s happening with Jake Paul. Everyone wants in, and I don’t see why they wouldn’t, that’s a big money fight.
      “You can’t take it away from him. Everyone is saying those are rigged fights, and I think he’s hitting hard.
      “I really do think those are legitimate shots and strikes, and he’s been practicing boxing, and he’s whipping their asses.
      “I don’t think there’s any missed hype, I think he’s got something going.”
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      Conor McGregor’s old foe Donald Cerrone reveals he’d ‘like to fight’ Jake Paul and compares YouTuber to UFC star

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      UFC legend Donald Cerrone has revealed he’d “like to” box Jake Paul.YouTuber turned boxer Paul has made quite the splash in the combat sports world since making his professional debut in January 2020.
      Jake Paul has made quite the splash in the boxing worldCredit: AFP
      Paul has fought three former UFC champions in his pro careerCredit: SHOWTIME
      UFC great Donald Cerrone has revealed he’d like to face The Problem ChildCredit: Getty
      Paul, 25, has picked up wins over former UFC champs Tyron Woodley and Anderson Silva during his 6-0 career.
      And former lightweight title challenger Cerrone would be open to being the fourth MMA fighter to take on The Problem Child.
      During an appearance on the Thicc Boy FightClub Podcast, the retired Cowboy said: “Would I like to fight him? F***, of course.
      “How could I say no to f***ing millions of dollars. So I would definitely go out there and do it.”
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      Cerrone, however, won’t verbally bash Paul to try to land a multi-million-pound showdown.
      He continued: “But I’m not sitting over here and saying, ‘Jake, you’re a f***ing YouTuber, ain’t worth a f**k.’
      “Nah, man. You’re making money. Make the f***ing money. And if you want to throw some of that money my way, I’m with you.”
      Paul’s rise to prominence in the combat world has been rapid, to say the least.
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      And fan favourite Cerrone has likened it to that of his former foe Conor McGregor.
      He said: “The Jake Paul phenomenon is kind of crazy, it’s gotten everybody calling him out and it’s kind of like the big Conor [McGregor] push [from early in McGregor’s career].
      “That’s what I feel like is happening with Jake Paul.
      “Everyone is wanting to fight him, and I don’t see why they wouldn’t because that’s a big money fight.
      “But you can’t take away [his wins].
      “Like everyone is saying those are like rigged fights — I think he’s hitting hard. You know what I mean?
      “I really do think those are legitimate shots and strikes, and he’s been practicing boxing and [the results] are showing he’s whooping their asses.
      “So I don’t think there’s any mis-hype. I think he’s got something going on there.”
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      Paul hasn’t set foot inside the ring since his decision victory over Silva in October but is eyeing a return to the ring early next year.
      The former Disney star hopes to fight three times next year, in which he hopes to face rival Tommy Fury.
      Jake Paul is planning to return to the ring early next yearCredit: REUTERS More

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      Jake Paul says he’d KO Conor McGregor with hand tied behind his back in boxing ring but offers to fight UFC star in cage

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      JAKE PAUL says he would knock out Conor McGregor with one hand tied behind his back in the boxing ring – but instead offered to fight in the cage. The YouTuber-turned boxer found himself weighing in on a verbal feud between rival KSI and McGregor.
      Jake Paul has called out Conor McGregorCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Conor McGregor was in a war of words with KSI onlineCredit: Instagram / @thenotoriousmma
      The Irishman slammed the new age of influencer boxing scene as his training partner Dillon Danis prepares to face KSI.
      KSI, 29, tweeted: “I’m sorry but I’m about do some serious damage to your boy.”
      McGregor, 34, replied: “Brother you’re a friendly little nerd I don’t care.
      “He should be back doing MMA if he is doing this little nothing burger match with you.
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      “I couldn’t care less about this genre of boxing, I am sorry. Have a good one.”
      When a fan predicted McGregor would one day find himself in the crossover boxing space, he responded: “Ah go on then, will there be belts? hahahaha.”
      Paul, 25, snapped back: “You fight for belts? Last time you fought for a belt was 4 years ago. Lost 3 of your last 4 fights.
      “I would knock you out in the squared circle with one hand tied behind my back.
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      “To be fair, in the cage I would need two hands. But same result.”
      McGregor lost his one and only professional boxing bout to American legend Floyd Mayweather, 45, in 2017.
      He is set to make a UFC comeback in 2023 following over a year out due to the horror leg break he suffered in his last fight.
      Paul meanwhile is eyeing a February return fight having last beaten UFC icon Anderson Silva, 47, in October.
      Jake Paul beat UFC legend Anderson Silva in his last fightCredit: Esther Lin/ SHOWTIME More

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      Conor McGregor says he ‘carried’ Floyd Mayweather in boxing fight as UFC star feuds with rival Nate Diaz online

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      CONOR MCGREGOR has sensationally claimed he “carried” Floyd Mayweather in their showdown.The UFC’s poster boy entered the boxing world in August 2017 to face the former five-weight world champion in what was aptly dubbed ‘The Money Fight’.
      Conor McGregor entered the boxing world five years ago to face Floyd MayweatherCredit: GETTY
      Mayweather stretched his perfect record to 50-0 with a win over the UFC starCredit: REUTERS
      But McGregor insists he “carried” the boxing legend throughout their boutCredit: GETTY
      McGregor turned in a valiant display in the early rounds but succumbed to fatigue and was ultimately stopped in the tenth round of the Sin City showdown.
      Many boxing fans believe Mayweather “carried” The Notorious to make a spectacle of the bout, although the MMA superstar insists it was the other way around.

      In response to a dig from former UFC rival Nate Diaz, the Irishman said: “I carried Floyd.
      “Not next time. Like in the pub. One shot. Nighty night I don’t give a rats, U too.”
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      A rematch between the pair has remained a distinct possibility, with SunSport revealing talks between both parties on multiple occasions.
      Mayweather recently claimed a second showdown with the southpaw was on the cards, telling The Daily Mail: “I want to go out there this weekend and have fun.
      “Then I have another exhibition [in] Dubai in November and me and Conor McGregor in 2023.
      “We don’t know if it’s going to be an exhibition or a real fight.
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      “But there’s been talks of both. I would prefer an exhibition.
      “I am not into fights where I am going to take any real punishment.
      “So, guys like Conor McGregor and guys that don’t really hit hard such as YouTubers or UFC guys.
      “I don’t really mind colliding with those kinds of individuals but nothing where I am going to put myself in a position where I am going to harm myself or hurt myself.”
      McGregor responded by tweeting a picture of himself uppercutting Mayweather with the accompanying caption: “#notinterested.”
      Boxing legend Mayweather was last in action in November in an exhibition bout with YouTuber Deji.
      McGregor, meanwhile, hasn’t fought since breaking his leg in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier last July.
      Conor McGregor hopes to return to the UFC early next yearCredit: Sportsfile
      The Dubliner, however, is planning to return to action early next year, recently saying: “Early 2023 I’m aiming for.
      “Sometime in that first quarter.
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      “That will give me a good couple of months [to prepare].
      “Once I wrap this [filming Road House] up in a couple of days, get the camp going [for] a good couple of months. And get going.” More

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      Conor McGregor stunned by ‘fascinating’ Zion Clark win and reveals why MMA fighter with no legs is so tough to beat

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      CONOR MCGREGOR showered Zion Clark with praise after he beat an able-bodied fighter despite not having legs.Clark shot to fame over the weekend after a clip of him defeating Eugene Murray went viral on social media.
      Conor McGregor was wowed by Zion Clark’s performanceCredit: PA
      Clark won his first bout against an able-bodied MMA fighterCredit: @Sportsville_
      Clark was born without lower limbsCredit: Getty
      The former college wrestler – who was born without lower limbs due to a rare birth disorder – won via unanimous decision and was praised for his amazing takedowns.
      UFC legend McGregor joined in and shared the love for Clark, describing his win as “wild” and “fascinating”.
      The Notorious tweeted: “Absolutely fascinating to hear about this man’s debut and now see it.
      “Lighting entry on the low single. Wow! You should not connect to him in any shape or form. Frames only. Frame to strike. Fascinating!
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      “Congrats and so much respect to that man Zion Clark! MMA is the best sport!
      “Can’t kick as he is grounded opponent. The only way to stop him is to develop KO-ending shots mid-transitions in grappling. Very few on the planet possess this skill.
      “And to 3/4 way downward punch a jab there is just no power. Look at opponent’s attempt before the shot. Wild!”
      Clark is grateful for McGregor’s praise and promised fans this is just the start of his burgeoning MMA career.
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      He responded by saying: “Appreciate the love and respect McGregor this is just the start for me I’m excited to see how far I can take my fight game!
      “I proved the doubters wrong in wrestling becoming an All American and D1 Wrestler. All respect 👑💪🏽🥊” More

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      Anderson Silva’s son Kalyl, 22, wins professional boxing debut by KO with star hailed by UFC legend dad

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      ANDERSON SILVA’S son Kalyl won his professional boxing debut in front of his UFC legend dad. Both of Silva’s boys, Kalyl, 22, and Gabriel, 24, are experienced amateur kickboxing and Muay Thai fighters.
      Anderson Silva’s son Kalyl won his professional boxing debutCredit: @kalylsilva
      But his youngest has now crossed over to boxing and faced Paulo Roberto dos Santos Nascimento in Brazil.
      Kalyl, who also has a 2-1 kickboxing record, won the fight by knockout in round four.
      He posted on Instagram: “Pro debut started off with a bang ! 4th round KO.
      “Thank you to everyone that’s part of this journey with me. Forever thankful. On to the next!”
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      Silva, who left the UFC in 2020 as one of the greatest of all time, was ringside for the fight and hailed his son afterwards.
      He said: “Congratulations, champion pride. Strength and honor always.”
      Silva, 47, in October lost on points to YouTuber-turned boxer Jake Paul, 25.
      Both his sons helped the Brazilian icon prepare for the pay-per-view boxing bout.
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      But after losing over eight rounds, being floored in the final minutes, Silva still intends to continue fighting.
      He said: “If your dreams are small, your vision will be small, your goals will be limited, your targets will be mediocre, your road will be narrow, your ability to endure storms will be fragile.
      “I wish that you are not afraid of life — be afraid of not living it. There is no sky without storms, and no path without setbacks.”
      Anderson Silva intends to continue fightingCredit: Getty More