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      ‘I lose faith in my generation’ – Jake Paul responds to fight fix claims after beating UFC legend Anderson Silva

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      JAKE PAUL has responded to allegations of “rigging” his fight with Anderson Silva. The YouTuber-turned boxer beat UFC legend Silva on points over eight rounds last weekend in Arizona.
      Jake Paul responded to allegations of ‘rigging’ his fight with Anderson Silva
      But keyboard warriors took to social media to suggest Paul fixed the fight while others discredited the result due to Silva’s age.
      Paul, 25, said on The MMA Hour: “I think smart people with intelligence are giving me props and respect.
      “Like the WBC President [Mauricio Sulaimán] saying that anyone who says Jake is not a real boxer is just bitter and is a hater.
      “People like Teddy Atlas showing me mad respect, a lot of fighters showing me mad respect, a lot of MMA guys texting me saying, ‘You look really sharp, that was the best you’ve fought.’
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      “Ryan Garcia showing me respect. So the smart people who I care about are showing that love.
      “There are the people who will always be there in my career who are discrediting it.
      “Now, they’re saying it was rigged. It went from, ‘Jake’s going to get knocked out by Anderson,’ to, ‘Oh, that was rigged.’”
      Paul was forced to deny baseless allegations of match fixing after his wins over former UFC pair Ben Askren, 38, and Tyron Woodley, 40.
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      And after beating Silva, 47, in the most legitimate victory of his 6-0 career, the American found himself in the exact same spot.
      Paul said: “I lose faith in my generation and my peers, and us as a society and a world when I see that type of stuff and that type of stupidity.
      “It just sucks. It sucks because I worked so hard for this.
      “I dedicate everything, sacrifice everything, every single day, bust my balls, have a 15-person team working around the clock to help me become the best boxer possible, and when I do something like beating Anderson Silva, they try to take it away from me.
      “But I know deep down, and I guess that’s all that really matters.”
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      ‘I like the idea of f***ing him up’ – Logan Paul in shock U-turn as he calls out Andrew Tate for MMA showdown

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      LOGAN PAUL has performed a U-turn and is now keen on an MMA fight with Andrew Tate after admitting he would like to “f**k him up”.Paul previously pulled the plug on a potential clash with Tate after the American-British fighter was banned from social media for his controversial views on women.
      Logan Paul performed a U-turn as he is now keen on an MMA fight with Andrew TateCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Logan Paul previously refused to face Andrew Tate after his social media banCredit: Instagram
      The WWE superstar claimed he didn’t want to give the kickboxer a platform but now seems to have changed his mind.
      The 27-year-old claims he would love to “turn his face inside out” and would even be open to facing Tate inside the Octagon.
      However, a potential fight might take a while as the YouTuber is scheduled to challenge Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns at Crown Jewel this Saturday.
      Paul said during an interview with UFC star Sean O’Malley: “I have said what I said that I didn’t feel like platforming him.
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      “But then this motherf****r starts talking a lot of s**t. And maybe I would take the opportunity to platform him for one night and turn his face inside out.
      “Have him wheeled out on a stretcher with his brother holding his hand in an ambulance. The thought of that is compelling and I like the idea of f*****g up Andrew Tate.
      “So maybe I will take it back and I will fight Andrew Tate. I take back what I said and I am man enough to say I made a mistake when I said I wouldn’t platform him I would do it.
      “He has been talking s*** online, he said that he would fight me for free so I got excited.
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      “So I text his agent and said, ‘He said he would fight me for free it sounds like a money day for me’. So he rang him up and it turns out he wants two warm-up fights.
      “I was pushing for it this would be fantastic. I thought maybe we could forego those warm-up fights and do it. But then the agent replied and said ‘if you want to fight him Whatsapp him directly’.
      “I have a solution, why don’t we do something that neither of us have done? An MMA fight between me and Tate in the UFC. Me vs Tate in the Octagon. I am giving him options.” More

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      UFC legend Anderson Silva calls himself a ‘superhero’ despite Jake Paul defeat and reveals he ‘won’t beg for rematch’

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      FORMER UFC star Anderson Silva has hailed himself a “superhero” despite Saturday’s boxing defeat to Jake Paul.Silva, 47, lost to the YouTuber-turned boxer by unanimous decision with scores of 77-74, 78-73 and 78-73.
      Paul won by unanimous decisionCredit: EPA
      Silva has described himself as a superheroCredit: EPA
      The fight was competitive throughout, but Paul’s victory was sealed with a crucial knockdown in the eighth and final round.
      Silva has since put his defeat down to tactical errors and the fact that Paul was the better fighter on the night.
      In his post-fight press conference, he said: “Jake was better than me today.
      “I tried to put on my strategy. … I don’t find my distance, and I failed in my strategy, and Jake was better than me. That’s it.”
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      When speaking about the knockdown, he added: “I talked to my coach like, ‘I don’t believe it. I trained so hard not to be in the same stupid position.
      “But I’m human. I’m superhero, but sometimes my half human fail.”
      Despite the defeat, Silva is eager to get back into the ring.
      But, he has already made it clear that he will not beg for a rematch.
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      He added: “I know I lost. I know I failed in my whole strategy, and my opponent won.
      “I’m not the same as the other guys that fight with Jake, like, ‘Oh, I need revenge. I need rematch.’ Let’s see what happens. Maybe. I don’t know.”
      Paul’s victory saw him stretch his perfect boxing record to 6-0.
      After the fight, the social media star called-out Canelo Alvarez and Nate Diaz while promising that there will be more to come.
      He said: “This is just the start. I want Nate Diaz. Canelo, you too.
      “You guys said, ‘You can’t beat a striker, you can’t beat a legend like Anderson Silva.’ I just did it. So why can’t I beat Canelo?” More

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      ‘Suck this d***’ – Jake Paul savagely attacks Dana White over 2021 ‘promise’ after beating UFC icon Anderson Silva

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      JAKE PAUL taunted Dana White after beating Anderson Silva last night, saying “suck this d***”.The Problem Child was euphoric after overcoming Silva, 47, via unanimous decision.
      Jake Paul defeats Anderson SilvaCredit: Reuters
      Dana White has been scathing of Paul’s boxing exploitsCredit: Getty
      Paul’s win moved him to 6-0 and was by far his most credible to date.
      Taking to the mic after the bout, the American opted to continue his long-running feud with UFC president Dana White.
      Last year, the American begged Paul to stop calling out fighters on his roster, before declaring: “I f***ing guarantee you this: You ain’t gonna see Jake Paul calling Anderson Silva out.
      “That I f***ing promise you.”
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      Reminding White of his comments, Paul, 25, mocked: “Dana? … Dana? … Dana?
      “Bro, you said I wouldn’t do this, and I did it – with flying colours. But, you know, he’s in hiding.
      “He’s trying to do everything he can to stop my run, to sabotage my fights. He hates me. He hates what I’m doing.
      “He hates (that) I’m exposing his business, and now we’re gonna band together and create a united fighters’ association to help UFC fighters, all MMA fighters and boxers to get more fighter pay, long-term health care.
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      “That’s a big, big undertaking that I’ve been wanting to do for the whole entire time of my career since I met (manager) Nakisa (Bidarian).
      “I said it to him on the first day: I want to make a fighters’ union.
      “So, man, Dana White can suck this d***.”
      After flooring Silva in the eighth round, Paul explained: “We were just fighting in the clinch and he got caught on the way out.
      “He took so many hard shots throughout the whole fight. The dude is a real dog.
      ‘I’M A REAL DOG’
      “You see what happens to everyone else that gets hit with that. He’s the toughest guy in the world but I just wanted it more.
      “I’m a real dog and I left it all in the ring.”
      Paul could face UFC legend Nate Diaz next, after the Stockton legend’s contract with White’s promotion expired.
      As reported by Ariel Helwani, members of Diaz and Paul’s teams BRAWLED backstage last night.
      Helwani tweeted: “To follow up on what Jake said in there, when I was in the back I saw the Diaz team and the Paul team get into it.
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      “Big scuffle. Pushes. Got physical and drinks were thrown. Over 20 people involved.
      “Almost got ugly but they broke it up and then the Diaz team weren’t seen again.”
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      Five next fights for Jake Paul after beating UFC legend Anderson Silva including Nate Diaz and celeb rival Tommy Fury

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      JAKE PAUL defeated UFC legend Anderson Silva to secure the most credible win of his boxing career. The YouTuber-turned boxer defeated Silva on points in Arizona, scoring a knockdown in the eighth and final round.
      Jake Paul moved to 6-0 after beating Anderson SilvaCredit: EPA
      Paul improved to 6-0 and beat his first opponent with prior boxing experience.
      He emerges with a long list of potential fights to take next and here SunSport runs down his options.
      Nate Diaz
      Diaz, 37, is now a free agent after leaving the UFC and has teased a boxing match with Paul, 25.
      The former UFC star was in Arizona as his team-mate Chris Avila beat Dr Mike on the undercard.
      Diaz and his entourage then clashed with Paul’s camp before the Silva fight, leaving the score ready to be settled in the ring.
      Paul said: “This is just the start. I want Nate Diaz.”
      Nate Diaz was in Arizona at the Jake Paul fightCredit: Getty Images – Getty
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      Tommy Fury
      Fury, 23, has twice pulled out of fighting his celeb boxing rival, with a rib injury and US visa issue.
      But Paul has opened the door to fighting the 2019 Love Islander on away soil just to get his hands on him.
      Fury wished Paul luck against Silva as he eyed yet another rescheduled bout with the American.
      Tommy Fury has twice pulled out of fighting Jake PaulCredit: Rex
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      Uriah Hall
      The former UFC middleweight, 38, beat NFL legend Le’Veon Bell, 30, on Paul’s undercard and called him out afterwards.
      He said: “I want Jake Paul. I want his frosty ass. I’m the dude that’s going to come out here and expose him.
      “If Anderson doesn’t do it, I’m going to be the one to f*** you up.”
      Uriah Hall beat NFL legend Le’Veon BellCredit: EPA
      KSI
      Paul is desperate for his grudge match with his arch YouTube boxing nemesis.
      But since making his professional boxing debut, he has had no luck in getting KSI, 29, into the ring.
      KSI is now actively fighting again, returning in August and set to fight again in January.
      A mega-bout with Paul may not come next but it seems the two are finally closing in on each other.
      KSI returned to the ring in August
      Anderson Silva rematch
      Although Paul is likely to proceed on to bigger and better things a rematch cannot be ruled out.
      It was exciting and competitive enough for fans to be convinced into watching it again.
      And Silva, 47, refused to retire after losing, opening the door to a rematch.
      He said: “Absolutely, I’m going to continue fighting. Nobody can stop me except God.”
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      Watch moment Jake Paul KNOCKS DOWN Anderson Silva before beating UFC legend on points

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      THIS is the moment Jake Paul dropped Anderson Silva before picking up the biggest win of his boxing career. The YouTuber-turned boxer bettered Silva on points in Arizona, scoring a knockdown in the eighth and final round.
      Jake Paul dropped Anderson Silva in the last roundCredit: EPA

      Paul landed a counter right hook to leave the Brazilian UFC legend floored and staring defeat in the face.
      The American was awarded a unanimous decision with scores of 77-74 and 78-73, twice as he defeated his idol-turned rival.
      He said: “It’s a surreal moment. Hard work pays off. First and foremost, I want to say thank you to Anderson.
      “He was my idol growing up. He inspired me to be great. He was the first celebrity I ever met.
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      “Without him, we wouldn’t have had a fight this year. He’s a tough mofo. A legend. I have nothing but respect for him.
      “This just goes to show that anyone watching at home, chase your dreams. It’s never too late.
      “I started boxing two-and-a-half years ago as a pro and just beat one of the greatest ever because I’m obsessed with this.
      “I go so hard every single day. Nothing can get in my way. No distractions.”
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      Silva, 47, added: “I think the judges got it right. Listen, it’s tough to come inside here and fight a young kid. I tried to do my best.
      “I trained hard every day. Jake is better than me today. I don’t have anything bad to say about my opponent.
      “I think everybody needs to respect this kid because he’s doing the best job. I trained hard. I’m a warrior.”
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      Jake Paul and Nate Diaz’s teams ‘involved in 20-man backstage brawl’ before YouTube star beats UFC legend Anderson Silva

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      JAKE PAUL and Nate Diaz’s teams were involved in a 20-man backstage brawl in Arizona, it was claimed. Paul would later go on to beat Silva on points and was unaware that Diaz and his camp had a scuffle with his entourage.
      Nate Diaz in attendance in ArizonaCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      According to Ariel Helwani, there was a coming together backstage at the Desert Diamond Arena.
      Helwani tweeted: “To follow up on what Jake said in there, when I was in the back I saw the Diaz team and the Paul team get into it.
      “Big scuffle. Pushes. Got physical and drinks were thrown. Over 20 people involved.
      “Almost got ugly but they broke it up and then the Diaz team weren’t seen again.”
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      Paul, 25, clarified in the post-fight press conference that he was unaware of the melee until after his fight.
      But following an eight-round decision victory over Silva, 47, he called to settle the score with Diaz, 37.
      He said: “This is just the start. I want Nate Diaz. Canelo, you too.
      “You guys said, ‘You can’t beat a striker, you can’t beat a legend like Anderson Silva.’ I just did it. So why can’t I beat Canelo?”
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      Paul secured the most legitimate win of his 6-0 boxing career against his idol-turned rival.
      He said: “It’s a surreal moment. Hard work pays off.
      “First and foremost, I want to say thank you to Anderson. He was my idol growing up. He inspired me to be great.
      “He was the first celebrity I ever met. Without him, we wouldn’t have had a fight this year. He’s a tough mofo. A legend.
      “I have nothing but respect for him. This just goes to show that anyone watching at home, chase your dreams. It’s never too late.
      “I started boxing two-and-a-half years ago as a pro and just beat one of the greatest ever because I’m obsessed with this.
      “I go so hard every single day. Nothing can get in my way. No distractions.”
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      Jake Paul calls out boxing champ Canelo Alvarez and ex-UFC star Nate Diaz after beating MMA legend Anderson Silva

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      JAKE PAUL called out Canelo Alvarez and Nate Diaz after beating his idol-turned rival Anderson Silva. The American secured the most legitimate win of his boxing career by beating Silva on points in Arizona.
      Jake Paul after beating Anderson SilvaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Nate Diaz watching on ringsideCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      It was his first opponent with a prior boxing record but Paul warned there is more to come.
      He said: “This is just the start. I want Nate Diaz. Canelo, you too.
      “You guys said, ‘You can’t beat a striker, you can’t beat a legend like Anderson Silva.’ I just did it. So why can’t I beat Canelo?”
      Ex-UFC star Diaz, 37, was in attendance earlier in the night as his team-mate Chris Avila beat YouTuber Dr Mike.
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      But following a scuffle between his entourage and Paul’s later on in the night, he departed from the arena.
      The two camps were said to have clashed backstage before Diaz left the arena.
      He would have missed Paul’s breakout performance in which he floored and beat Silva, 47, on points.
      The Brazilian UFC legend was dropped in the eighth and final round following a right hand.
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      Paul, 25, said: “We were just fighting in the clinch and he got caught on the way out.
      “He took so many hard shots throughout the whole fight. The dude is a real dog.
      “You see what happens to everyone else that gets hit with that. He’s the toughest guy in the world but I just wanted it more.
      “I’m a real dog and I left it all in the ring.”
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