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      Lennox Lewis ‘rejected’ £5m offer from Vince McMahon for huge crossover match with UFC and WWE icon Brock Lesnar

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      LENNOX LEWIS once turned down £5million from the WWE to face Brock Lesnar in a crossover match. The year was 2002 and Lesnar was on his rise as a future WWE superstar while Lewis was the world heavyweight boxing champion.
      Lennox Lewis turned down £5m to face WWE star Brock LesnarCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Lesnar was WWE champion by 25Credit: WWE
      And there were talks for the two to meet in the ring with Vince McMahon even going to the Nevada Athletic Commission for sanctioning.
      But according to Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Lewis rejected it after finding out about Lesnar’s real grappling experience.
      The former undisputed heavyweight king did open up about the negotiations in a 2015 interview with TSN’s Off The Record.
      He revealed he was offered £5m but claimed he had to wear gloves while Lesnar would not have.
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      Asked if he considered the offer, Lewis said: “Very seriously, until they said he wasn’t wearing gloves.
      “They wanted to put me in with gloves on.”
      It is not clear whether the match would have been scripted or a legitimate fight.
      Lewis went onto retire from boxing in 2004 after defeating Vitali Klitschko a year prior.
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      Meanwhile, Lesnar was WWE champ by 25 in 2002 and later turned to MMA, where he won the UFC title.
      He had nine fights in the cage – with his last in 2016 – and continues in the WWE to this day.
      Lesnar has been linked to a UFC return but his last fight against Mark Hunt ended in controversy after he tested positive for banned substances.
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      Logan Paul announces retirement from boxing and reveals why he will become a full-time WWE star

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      LOGAN PAUL has announced his retirement from boxing to focus on WWE. The YouTube sensation recently won his first bout in the boxing ring, beating online rival and jiu jitsu champion Dillon Danis.
      Logan Paul has announced his retirement from boxingCredit: Splash
      And only a month later, he defeated WWE icon Rey Mysterio to win the United States Championship.
      The winning streak has left Paul with a decision on how he will commit his future.
      And he told Fox Business: “I think I’m retired from boxing.
      “I’ve done enough going fully undefeated at 25-0. I’m going to be a wrestler now.
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      “No more money in boxing, every company is going broke. Full-time wrestler. Beat Rey Mysterio. Fair and square for the US Championship.
      “It feels great. It was a dominant performance. Some frog splashes, some punches, it feels good.”
      Paul, 28, first stepped into boxing in 2018 and drew against KSI, 30, only to lose the rematch a year later when they turned professional.
      The pair are now friends and business partners following the launch of their Prime hydration drink.
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      Paul also faced boxing legend Floyd Mayweather, 46, in a 2021 exhibition and beat Danis, 30, over six rounds.
      But his future looks to be in the WWE after beating Mysterio at the Crown Jewel pay-per-view event for the US title.
      Despite Paul’s boxing future looking in doubt, he has no shortage of challengers in the WWE.
      He said: “I have to defend this belt. There are going to be people coming after me. Seth Rollins, LA Knight, Cody Rhodes.
      “Whoever wants it, they can come get it. Mr. Bad Bunny. Whoever wants it can come get it. I have stuff to do in WWE.”
      Logan Paul is the WWE’s US championCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea star wants WWE legend John Cena to play him in a movie – but can you guess the unlikely player?

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      AN unlikely Chelsea star has suggested that WWE legend John Cena should portray him in a movie.Cena, 46, has made his comeback to the WWE in 2023 after being a 16-time world champion for the wrestling company.
      A Chelsea star has chosen John Cena to play him in a movie
      The shout came during a recent interview with the Premier League
      And now the American’s name has popped up again after being named as the ideal candidate to portray a Blues defender.
      The player in question joined Chelsea from Brighton for a £62m fee in 2022.
      It is of course left-back Marc Cucurella.
      In a hilarious video posted by the Premier League’s social team, numerous players were asked a series of questions.
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      After being asked, “which actor would you like to portray you in a movie?”, Cucurella claimed it would be John Cena. 
      Explaining why, the Spanish international said: “I’ve always liked his combats and his career in WWE.”
      Given the obvious lack of resemblance, it’s certainly a rogue shout from the former Brighton and Barcelona player. 
      However, it appears Manchester City star Rodri was even more confused.
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      When asked the same question the City midfielder said: “I would choose Denzel Washington.”
      While, Luton Town’s Tom Lockyer reckons Bradley Cooper is the perfect actor to play him.
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      Full-back Marc Cucurella was the player to list John Cena as the actor he’d want to play himCredit: Getty
      And fans have been left in hysterics.
      One fan wrote: “Omg! Cucurella said he wants John Cena to play him in a movie😂.”
      Another said: “He is growing on me now.”
      A third declared: “I can’t believe he chose him 😂.”
      While Cena may be a legend within the WWE, his future with the organisation remains in doubt amid the actors’ strikes in Hollywood. More

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      Logan Paul shows off insane physique while training with MrBeast as YouTuber prepares for WWE and Dillon Danis fight

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      LOGAN Paul has shown off his jacked physique less than two months ahead of his bout with Dillon Danis.And in preparation for the highly anticipated fight, the 28-year-old YouTuber turned WWE star has been training with another social media superstar.
      Paul was on hand in Dallas, Texas to watch his brother Jake beat Nate Diaz in his most recent boutCredit: Getty
      MrBeast (L) and Paul (R) offered a glimpse into their recent training sessionCredit: Twitter/Logan Paul
      Paul and MrBeast, whose real name is James Donaldson, aren’t the most expected of sparring duos, but it appears this is exactly what they’ve become.
      The two posed for photos which were subsequently shared on their X – formerly known as Twitter – profiles.
      Donning a bright blue pair of gloves and equally eye-catching pink shorts, Paul looked absolutely ripped in the snaps.
      “Training for the @elonmusk vs Zuckerberg undercard,” MrBeast jokingly captioned his post.

      While Paul simply said: “Good rounds with @MrBeast.”
      The shots had one fan saying: “If Logan fought like he does in WWE, MrBeast is not waking up for 2 days.”
      As one added: “Not gonna lie.. I kind of want to see Jimmy in a boxing match now.”
      And Paul’s physique has drawn plenty of attention recently, with one Instagram follower calling him a “Beast!!” following his most recent post.
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      A second said: “Bro ain’t even start camp yet but he in peak physical condition.”
      While Paul was also labeled “Absolutely ripped” and “Cut like Hercules.”
      To date, Paul has gone 0-2-1 as a boxer, with his most recent bout having come in 2021 when he took on Floyd Mayweather Jr. in an exhibition fight.
      His return to the ring follows a recent win at the WWE’s SummerSlam over Ricochet in Detroit, Michigan.
      Paul and Danis are set to face off at the AO Arena in Manchester, United Kingdom on October 14.
      Also confirmed for the Prime card is fellow YouTuber KSI who will take on Tommy Fury.
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      WWE legend Ric Flair opens up about terrifying ordeal of smoking weed with Mike Tyson saying: I thought I DIED

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      WRESTLING icon Ric Flair has claimed he nearly “DIED” smoking weed with Mike Tyson.Former undisputed heavyweight champion Tyson is well known for having several high-profile guests join him on his Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson podcast.
      Ric Flair is a long-time pal of boxing legend Mike TysonCredit: INSTAGRAM@RICNATUREBOY
      The pair are in the marijuana business together and have puffed away on numerous occasionsCredit: INSTAGRAM@RICNATUREBOY
      But WWE legend Flair once got so high with Tyson that he thought he was going to dieCredit: INSTAGRAM@RICNATUREBOY
      WWE legend Flair was a recent guest on the show at Tyson Ranch in California and, as many guests do, puffed the magic dragon with Iron Mike.
      But in a separate smoking session, the 74-year-old – who has his own strain with Tyson – ended up feeling worse for wear after one too many puffs.
      During an appearance on comedian Theo Von’s podcast, The Nature Boy said: “I actually thought I died.”
      Flair got so high off the reefer that he called one of his pals in a paranoid state.
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      He recalled: “All of a sudden… it finally hit three o’clock in the morning and I kinda sat up in a blur and went, ‘I’m back.’
      “I called someone on the phone and said, ‘Is this really you?’ That’s how screwed up I got.”
      Flair likened the effects of his smoking with Tyson to that of his 2017 coma, which he fell into after suffering complications during bowel surgery.
      He recalled telling himself: “I can think. And I don’t think I could think when I was in my coma.”
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      Flair got himself in such a state because he tried to go puff for puff with Tyson – who began selling marijuana back in 2016.
      When asked how he got so high, Flair recalled: “I just said, ‘I’m gonna smoke as much as you right now brother.'”
      Boxing icon Tyson recently expanded his multi-million-pound marijuana empire in March by opening a coffee shop in Amsterdam.
      He said after the grand opening: “It’s a dream come true to open our first coffee shop in Amsterdam.
      “The Coffeeshop Tyson 2.0 will immerse fans in a full-on experience where they can enjoy my favourite Tyson 2.0 products the way I do.
      “I’ve tried and tested all of them, and I can’t wait to share some of my most beloved and undefeated goods with Europe.” More

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      Logan Paul gets police escort on way to private jet in mad dash to watch brother Jake’s fight after Summerslam win

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      LOGAN PAUL served Ricochet a knuckle sandwich to emerge victorious at WWE SummerSlam.But the YouTube, boxing and WWE star had no time to celebrate as he dashed almost 2,000 miles to watch his brother Jake in action.
      Logan Paul went from the WWE to brother Jake’s fight
      He had a police escort
      Logan settled months of feuding with Ricochet at the Detroit pay-per-view event.
      And he had to use every advantage in the book to get the job done – legal or not.
      Logan, 28, pulled out a brass knuckle from his pants before landing a killer right hand for the pin.
      It was a shot younger brother Jake, 26, would have been proud of and quite possibly hoping to replicate.
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      The social media sensation-turned prizefighter returned to the ring against MMA veteran Nate Diaz, 38.
      So big brother Logan had a request accepted by the WWE to open the PPV so that he could rush over to Dallas.
      He took a private jet to ensure he can cheer on Jake from ringside at the American Airlines Center.
      But the journey is 1,186 miles and usually takes just under three hours – so Logan called on the help of the cops.
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      He said on Instagram: “WWE W, victory. Police escort to Dallas now to watch Jake Paul beat up Nate Diaz.”
      Logan filmed himself getting onto his private jet, still wearing his winning WWE gear.
      And by the time he arrived backstage with Jake, he still had his trademark yellow and black attire on.
      He wore it throughout the evening – but it was worth the mad dash after seeing Jake defeat Diaz on points.
      Logan Paul getting on his private jet
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      Fans spot UFC pair’s underwhelmed response to Logan Paul gifting them Prime chains as they say ‘bro thinks they care’

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      LOGAN PAUL gifted Israel Adesanya and Alexander Volkanovski Prime chains – but fans don’t think they were that impressed.The pair of UFC champions became the first athletes to be sponsored by Paul’s popular Prime hydration drink.
      Logan Paul gifted Israel Adesanya and Alexander Volkanovski Prime chainsCredit: Instagram @moreloganpaul
      Fans think they were left underwhelmed by the presentCredit: Instagram @moreloganpaul
      And to celebrate, the YouTube, boxing and WWE star gifted Adesanya and Volkanovski custom Prime chains.
      But fans were left questioning whether they liked them, as one said: “Bro thinks they care.”
      Another added: “They not wearing that.”
      One joked: “Volk thinking about how much he can sell it for.”
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      Another agreed: “Straight to the pawn shop with those.”
      Volkanovski, 34, and Adesanya, 34, travelled to Paul’s Puerto Rico training base to be guests on his Impaulsive podcast.
      But the trio also got some training in where Paul was given a lesson in jiu jitsu.
      Middleweight king Adesanya was captured tapping him out while Volkanovski went one further.
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      Paul said: “You’re the best in the world at what you do, I got to experience it.
      “You are so strong and dominant, it’s like I knew it going into it.
      “You put me in a body lock and I felt like you could have tightened your legs so much and literally split me in half, I’m not doing BJJ again.”
      Israel Adesanya appeared with Paul and Volkanovski on the Impaulsive podcastCreditCredit: @loganpaul More

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      Logan Paul never doing jiu jitsu again after UFC champion FOUR STONE lighter ‘split him in half’

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      LOGAN PAUL has vowed to never do jiu jitsu again after UFC champion Alexander Volkanovski split him in half. Volkanovski and fellow champ Israel Adesanya travelled to Paul’s Puerto Rico training base to be guests on his Impaulsive podcast.
      Alexander Volkanovski training with Logan PaulCredit: alexvolkanovski
      But the trio also got some training in where the YouTube, boxing and WWE star was given a lesson in jiu jitsu.
      Middleweight king Adesanya was captured tapping Paul out while Volkanovski went one further.
      Paul said: “You’re the best in the world at what you do, I got to experience it.
      “You are so strong and dominant, it’s like I knew it going into it.
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      “You put me in a body lock and I felt like you could have tightened your legs so much and literally split me in half, I’m not doing BJJ again.”
      Paul weighs around 14st 2lb while featherweight Volkanovski fights at 10st 3lb, meaning there is a huge FOUR STONE difference between them.
      The Aussie, 34, and Adesanya, 33, also took the journey over to announce their sponsorship with Paul’s Prime drink company.
      But despite backing the pair, Paul, 28, did not receive any mercy on the training mat with Volkanovski.
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      He said: “We were drilling this body triangle, where you have someone in your legs and hold them.
      “He goes ‘My legs are short, I don’t do the body triangle often’. Then when we actually went to do it, he almost kills me with the body triangle.
      “Jiu jitsu is a whole different beast, you don’t want to fight a guy in the street who knows jiu jitsu.”
      Israel Adesanya, Logan Paul and Alexander VolkanovskiCredit: @loganpaul More