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    Premier League winner and ex-Cristiano Ronaldo team-mate in shock talks for debut boxing fight

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    MISFITS BOXING are in talks with a Premier League title winner and former team-mate of Cristiano Ronaldo over a shock fight.YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI and music mogul Mams Taylor co-founded the platform as a home to celeb-style crossover bouts.Patrice Evra, Cristiano Ronaldo, Danny Simpson and Paul Scholes celebrate in 2007Credit: GettyAnd promoter Taylor has talked up the possibility of welcoming footballers into the Misfits scene.Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney admitted he was even in talks to do so – before turning it down to focus on management. But SunSport understands Danny Simpson – who played with Rooney and Ronaldo at United – is negotiating a fight with Misfits. Simpson, 37, is eager to cross over to the ring despite never actually announcing his retirement from football. READ MORE IN boxing As of last year, he was training with non-league Macclesfield while also returning to United to work on his coaching badges. He is a regular on MUTV having come through their academy before spending four years there as a professional between 2006–2010.In that period under the great Sir Alex Ferguson, the full-back only made eight appearances and spent time out on loan.But Simpson was part of the famous Leicester side that beat 5,000-1 odds to win the Premier League title in 2016.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe defender was playing for Bristol City until his contract was ripped up by mutual consent in March 2022. Misfits have had stars from the social media, MMA and boxing world compete on their shows. I walked away from pro MMA career to become Conor McGregor’s photographer… now he’s helping me make Misfits Boxing debutAnd Simpson would not be the first to trade the pitch for the ring.Curtis Woodhouse played in the Prem but switched to boxing in 2006 despite having no amateur background. He had 31 pro bouts – even winning the English and British light-welterweight titles – while playing football part-time. Woodhouse’s last fight was in 2017 beating renowned and celebrated journeyman Lewis van Poetsch. Leon McKenzie was another to have played in the English top-flight for the likes of Crystal Palace and Norwich. McKenzie is the son of British and European title holder Clinton and nephew of three-time world champ Duke.So after his playing days stopped in 2013, he also moved into boxing making his super-middleweight debut that year. McKenzie amassed a record of eight wins, two losses and one draw before hanging up the gloves in 2017 aged 39. Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing currently have former Accrington Stanley midfielder Paddy Lacey signed. Lacey still plays for Welsh top-tier side Flint Town United but is 10-0 as a middleweight boxer. Despite the successful switches – it does not work out for everyone.Rio Ferdinand infamously tried to turn pro aged 39 but was denied a British Boxing Board of Control licence in 2018.Ferdinand’s former team-mates Wes Brown and Simpson both train at the same Punchline Boxing Gym in Macclesfield. READ MORE SUN STORIESSimpson has been in boxing training as far back as 2020 with an eye now on a debut bout.The player’s reps and Misfits Boxing have been contacted for comment. Danny Simpson in the boxing gym training More

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      Jake Paul is going to Paris Olympics after bursting onto boxing scene with just one defeat on pro record

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      JAKE PAUL is going to the 2024 Paris Olympics. The YouTuber-turned-prizefighter moved to 10-1 with victory over ex-UFC star and bare-knuckle boxer Mike Perry in Florida.Jake Paul is going to the 2024 Paris OlympicsCredit: YouTubeAnd he is now preparing to link up with Team USA’s boxing squad in the French capital – but not to compete. Paul, 27, is instead an honorary coach tasked with raising the profile of the gold medal hopefuls. He is also using his experience on the big stage to help the boxers deal with the pressures of the Games. Paul said on brother Logan’s podcast: “I’m bringing in meditation and them being prepared for the big moment and being there for them to support them in any way possible.READ MORE ON OLYMPICS”I don’t know how much help it’s going to be, I’m sure they’re going to do fine with or without me.”But also to try to bring eyeballs. We’re dropping a documentary on my entire week with them and the whole programme that’s going on there.”Paul even explored the idea of competing in Paris himself only to miss the deadline – with an eye now on the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.He said: “We tried. I missed the cutoff. When we came up with the idea we were like three weeks late.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I can do it in LA. I think I might. I feel like it would be sick. I’d get gold medal, bro…”It’s a travesty. We missed the cutoff by about three weeks but if I could’ve gone to one qualifying tournament then it would’ve worked out.Jake Paul calls out Mike Tyson and UFC champion Alex Pereira after KOing Mike Perry”It would be hilarious. Become cruiserweight world champion and then get rid of my professional licence and become amateur, win a gold medal in 2028.”Paul spent a week with the USA boxing squad in Colorado before his last fight and will now jet off to France to link back up with them. He will then focus on his controversial clash against Mike Tyson, 58, which has been rescheduled to November 15 in Texas.Jake Paul is 10-1 in his pro boxing careerCredit: Getty More

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      Jake Paul offers Mike Perry a job after disgusted Conor McGregor sacked him from BKFC after devastating loss

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      MIKE PERRY was offered a job from Jake Paul after being sacked by Conor McGregor in the aftermath of his boxing loss. Perry was granted permission by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship – in which McGregor co-owns – to face Paul. Jake Paul beat Mike Perry in their boxing boutCredit: GettyConor McGregor fired Perry from BKFC – which he co-ownsCredit: EPABefore the bout, McGregor wished Perry well and labelled YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul a “little dweeb”. But following Perry’s sixth-round loss to Paul, it resulted in a social media rant by McGregor.And he claimed the BKFC champion was expelled from the promotion,But Paul, 27, said on his podcast: “Mike Perry, as you got fired by Conor McGregor from BKFC, we will hire you at Betr into a partnership and give you some sort of role.READ MORE IN BOXING”We’ll figure out what that’s going to be. Betr has a job for you, Mike Perry. We’re just giving him another stream of income. He can keep fighting.”We can maybe start a podcast with him or something… we’ll figure it out.”Paul’s betting company Betr sponsors UFC middleweight Bo Nickal while launching men’s health care line W with bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley. The American moved to 10-1 and now heads on to his controversial clash against Mike Tyson, 58, on November 15 in Texas.Most read in BoxingPerry, 32, is now left to ponder a move back into BKFC after speaking out following McGregor’s blast.He said: “He doesn’t have a promotion because me and him are both owners of BKFC, so he can’t fire me.Mike Perry brutally responds to being ‘fired’ by Conor McGregor and warns him Jake Paul fight ‘worse than Mayweather'”We can fight in bare-knuckle, look at me I lost to Jake Paul so why don’t you go and fight Jake Paul.”You can box him with the gloves on, I think it would be worse than Conor McGregor vs [Floyd] Mayweather.” More

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      Mike Tyson, 58, breaks silence on Jake Paul’s win over Mike Perry as boxing legend says ‘Countdown Begins’ for fight

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      MIKE TYSON has sent an ominous message to Jake Paul after watching him in action against Mike Perry.The YouTuber preserved the pair’s Texas tussle in November thanks to a sixth-round stoppage of the BKFC star in the early hours of Sunday morning.Jake Paul locked horns with Mike Perry in the early hours of Sunday morningCredit: RexPaul stopped the former UFC star in the sixth round of their Tampa tussleCredit: GETTYBoxing legend Mike Tyson sent The Problem Child an ominous message after the fightCredit: X@MIKETYSONTyson was due to have been the man standing opposite Paul but was forced to withdraw from their clash after suffering a medical emergency on-board a flight to Los Angeles.And the former undisputed heavyweight champion’s sights are still set on teaching The Problem Child a lesson just hours after seeing him stop Perry.The 58-year-old posted a video of himself watching Paul be introduced to his Instagram and X pages.Prior to the video post, he wrote: “[The] countdown begins.READ MORE IN BOXING”118 days -16 weeks and 6 days- 17 weekends – 2,832 hours – 169,920 minutes – 10,195,200 seconds”[The] clock starts now. #TysonPaul #TheClockIsTicking #JakesWake.”Paul made it crystal clear he only wants to fight Tyson next in his post-fight interview with DAZN.”I did put him down in the first round and he just survived it but Mike Tyson!” he said. “You’re next big boy.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSJake Paul vs Mike Tyson’s lifestyles comparedONE is a notorious YouTuber-turned-boxer who has taken the sport by storm.The other terrorised all in the ring in the 1980s and 1990s, famously biting the ear off an opponent in one fight.Iron Mike has rebuilt his life after squandering a £300m fortune with a cannabis empire, and is a huge advocate of the drug.And as Paul has continued to rise up the ranks, he has splashed the cash on a fleet of amazing cars.Whereas Tyson had more money than sense until a £15m debt saw him part with his cherished car collection.Paul now lives in a plush mansion worth £13m in Puerto Rico, after escaping his hectic life in LA.But these days, Tyson lounges in his Vegas property he paid £2.5m for with wife Lakiha, who he married in 2009. Paul is not yet married but is smitten with his speed skater girlfriend  Jutta Leerdam. She will be by his side when her man puts his 9-1 boxing record on the line against two-time heavyweight champ Tyson on July 20.Read more: Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson’s lifestyles compared, from The Problem Child’s £13m mansion to Iron Mike’s huge cannabis empire.”Sign the contract! November 15th on Netflix, I’m excited for that one.”I’m going to go home and prepare for that.”Jake Paul calls out Mike Tyson and UFC champion Alex Pereira after KOing Mike PerryPaul is seemingly already looking past Iron Mike as he’s set his sights on fighting UFC light-heavyweight champion Alex PereiraHe continued: “And, Alex Pereira, you said you want to box, I’m the king of this.”I’m the king of this, come over we can make it happen. I want you, Alex Pereira.”Indeed, I just beat a BKFC champion, I beat multiple UFC champions and he said he wants to box.”So Alex Pereira, after Mike Tyson lets make it happen.” More

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      Conor McGregor slams ‘p**sbag’ Jake Paul for calling out Mike Tyson, 58, and fires Mike Perry from BKFC for losing

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      CONOR MCGREGOR blasted Jake Paul for setting his sights on Mike Tyson again after his victory over Mike Perry.The YouTuber-turned-boxer made light work of the former UFC welterweight in their Tampa tussle early on Sunday morning.Jake Paul locked horns with former UFC star Mike Perry in a boxing matchCredit: EPAThe Problem Child stopped the BKFC star in the sixth round of their Tampa tussleCredit: GettyPaul was on the receiving end of a blistering rant from Conor McGregor after the fightCredit: EPAPaul, 27, stopped Perry in the sixth round to preserve his November clash with boxing legend Tyson, who he was originally slated to fight this morning.But his display did little to impress McGregor, who launched a blistering and accusation-filled tirade at him on social media.The former two-division champion wrote on X: “Jake Paul is the biggest pi**bag I have ever seen in my life.”40-pound weight difference … and still s***ing himself in there.READ MORE ON JAKE PAUL”Nakisa you should take him to Vegas oh that’s right you could never, the athletic commission testing, real testing, real fighting.”B***h asses. You could never. And then calling out 60-year-old Mike Tyson fresh off an in-flight medical emergency?”I swear to god, a fat can of b**** p***. Most valuable p***bag.”McGregor then turned his attention to the display of BKFC superstar Perry, who went into his clash with Paul having won his last six on the bounce.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSJake Paul vs Mike Tyson’s lifestyles comparedONE is a notorious YouTuber-turned-boxer who has taken the sport by storm.The other terrorised all in the ring in the 1980s and 1990s, famously biting the ear off an opponent in one fight.Iron Mike has rebuilt his life after squandering a £300m fortune with a cannabis empire, and is a huge advocate of the drug.And as Paul has continued to rise up the ranks, he has splashed the cash on a fleet of amazing cars.Whereas Tyson had more money than sense until a £15m debt saw him part with his cherished car collection.Paul now lives in a plush mansion worth £13m in Puerto Rico, after escaping his hectic life in LA.But these days, Tyson lounges in his Vegas property he paid £2.5m for with wife Lakiha, who he married in 2009. Paul is not yet married but is smitten with his speed skater girlfriend  Jutta Leerdam. She will be by his side when her man puts his 9-1 boxing record on the line against two-time heavyweight champ Tyson on July 20.Read more: Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson’s lifestyles compared, from The Problem Child’s £13m mansion to Iron Mike’s huge cannabis empire.And the Irishman, who is a co-owner in the promotion, has claimed ‘Platinum’ is no longer part of the roster.He wrote: “Hey Mike you’re released and you can go and compete in your smelly dirty boxing championship thing, the smell of it, good luck.EXCLUSIVE: Conor McGregor eyeing December UFC return against Michael Chandler at UFC 310 after toe injury”You’re fired. @bareknucklefc.”It didn’t take long for Paul to get wind of McGregor’s latest allegations and his apparent firing of Perry.The Problem Child wrote: “Conor’s on Twitter all the time. He’s on his yacht all the time. But guess where he’s not?”The ring fighting me. So he can talk all the f**k he wants.”But The Notorious MMA Jake Joseph Paul from Disney channel.”Paul has faced numerous accusations of performance-enhancing drug use during his brief professional boxing career.But the former Disney star has passed all the drug tests he’s taken and has vehemently denied ever taking PEDS.In January 2022 message to UFC boss Dana White, he said: “Steroid test me whenever the f**k you want. “It is two weeks after my fight and I’m a fat b***h.READ MORE SUN STORIES”And I take it as a compliment because there’s no other excuse to me knocking out all your champions [than].’ This kid does steroids.'”Look at me. Look at that, a fat b***h.”Jake Paul has vehemently denied accusations of PED useCredit: EPA More

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      Jake Paul opens door to rematch with Mike Perry in bare-knuckle or MMA and vows to win boxing world title in two years

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      JAKE PAUL is ready to rematch Mike Perry – but in MMA or bare-knuckle while vowing to win a boxing world title in two years. Paul dropped the ex-UFC star three times in Florida before closing the show in round six with a barrage of shots in the corner. Mike Perry was beaten by Jake PaulCredit: RexPerry found success after leaving the UFC to join Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship in 2021. Paul insisted in the lead up to the boxing bout that he would be open to running it back in the cage or with exposed fists. And the YouTuber-turned-boxer – also signed to the Professional Fighters League to make his MMA debut – has kept his word. “Yeah, it’d be fun. I’m down for it all,” Paul told Ariel Helwani. “I love combat, I love going to war, this is what I was destined for and in two years I will be the cruiserweight champion of the f***ing world.”Paul, 27, was due to fight Mike Tyson, 58, in front of over 70,000 in Texas in a controversial clash scrutinised for the 30-year age gap. But Tyson was forced to pull out amid a health precaution with the fight rescheduled to November 15. Paul instead chose to fight on with the July 20 date over 1,000 miles away in Florida against Perry. Most read in BoxingHe improved to 10-1 as a boxer and sent an ominous warning to Tyson ahead of their rescheduled bout. “Mike Tyson! You’re next big boy,” Paul said. “Sign the contract! November 15th on Netflix, I’m excited for that one.”I’m going to go home and prepare for that.” Tyson – who was advised to withdraw after suffering an ulcer flare up – retired in 2005 following two dismal defeats. But he came back in 2020 for an exhibition with Roy Jones Jr that ended in an eight-round draw.Tyson posted a video of himself watching Paul’s fight and teased that the “Countdown Begins.””Mike Tyson is training, he’s back, looking crazier than ever,” Paul added. “November 15th on Netflix, I’m gonna get another KO and prove everyone wrong once again.”Mike Tyson and Jake Paul are due to fight on November 15Credit: Alamy More

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      Jake Paul called out by ex-boxing world champ Julio Cesar Chavez Jr after son of a legend is booed for performance

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      JAKE PAUL was called out by Julio Cesar Chavez Jr after the former world champion was booed for his performance. Chavez Jr – son the legendary Mexican icon Julio Cesar Sr – returned in Florida against ex-UFC star Uriah Hall. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr called out Jake PaulCredit: DAZNJake Paul beat Mike PerryCredit: RexIt was his first bout since losing to MMA great Anderson Silva in 2021. And Chavez Jr – who formerly held the WBC middleweight title – laboured to a points decision. He faced boos from the crowd but called out YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul – who later beat Mike Perry that night. “Jake Paul, why not?” Chavez Jr responded when asked who he wants to fight next. “I’m a better fighter than his opponents, that’s for sure.”The pair have been linked with a fight before after Chavez Jr revealed he turned down over $2million. And he even claimed he would RETIRE from boxing if he was to lose to Paul. The American social media sensation is now 10-1 and moves onto his rescheduled November 15 against Mike Tyson. Most read in BoxingIron Mike was forced to initially pull out amid a health precaution. But the bout is back on in Texas meanwhile Paul also called out two-weight UFC champ Alex Pereira. Mike Tyson, you’re next big boy. Sign the contract!” Paul said. November 15th on Netflix, I’m excited for that one.”I’m going to go home and prepare for that. And, Alex Pereira, you said you want to box, I’m the king of this. “I’m the king of this, come over we can make it happen. I want you Alex Pereira. “Indeed, I just beat a BKFC champion, I beat multiple UFC champions and he said he wants to box, so Alex Pereira, after Mike Tyson lets make it happen.” More

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      Watch Jake Paul’s boxing protege Ashton Sylve get brutally KOd with savage combo after ‘losing every minute of fight’

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      JAKE PAUL’S top boxing prospect Ashton Sylve was brutally knocked out in a fight he was cruising in. Sylve came into the bout 11-0 with nine KOs and tipped as one of the sport’s future stars.Lucas Bahdi KOd Ashton SylveCredit: GettyAnd he made his return in Florida on the undercard of Paul’s bout with ex-UFC welterweight-turned-bare-knuckle boxer Mike Perry.Sylve took on 16-0 Canadian puncher Lucas Bahdi and stormed to an early lead. But suddenly in round six he was hit with a thudding right hand and the follow up left hook sent the young American crashing to the canvas. The fight was immediately waved off to crown Bahdi as the come-from-behind victor and Sylve beaten for the first time. Esteemed MMA reporter Ariel Helwani said: “Holy smokes! He was losing every minute of that fight.” Every round. Every minute.””Lucas Bahdi must’ve been praying for this moment, praying for this opportunity. “He’s just shocked the world and has knocked out ‘H20’ Sylve out cold.”Social media was also turned into a frenzy as one said:  “KO OF THE YEAR.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnother added:  “Landed on his face…Brutal.”One hailed: “Crazy comeback wow.”Sylve was due to face fellow unbeaten up-and-comer Floyd Schofield in Texas on the undercard of Paul’s fight with Mike Tyson. But the event – due to be Netflix’s first splash into live boxing – was postponed after Tyson pulled out amid a health precaution. It has instead been rescheduled to November 15 but Sylve and Paul took keep-busy bouts. Paul, 27, dropped Perry, 32, three times before winning in round six. But Sylve, 20, looks to have lost his clash with Schofield, 21, following his shock loss. More

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      Fans blast ‘this is so staged’ as ‘brawl’ breaks out between Jake Paul and Mike Perry during final face-off before fight

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      JAKE PAUL and Mike Perry’s final face-off descended into a brawl but many fans questioned if it was staged.YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul returns to the ring in the early hours of Sunday morning against the former UFC welterweight and current BKFC star.Jake Paul and Mike Perry took part in a heated final face-off on Friday nightCredit: GettyThings got heated when ex-UFC star Perry put his hands on PaulCredit: GETTYFight fans weren’t convinced by the argy-bargy that took placeCredit: GETTYBut the duo almost prematurely traded blows during Friday’s ceremonial weigh-ins for their Tampa tussle.Perry sparked chaotic scenes by shoving former Disney star Paul in the chest after they went head-to-head.Paul didn’t take kindly to the MMA star’s antics, shoving him back with considerable force.A slew of security guards quickly jumped in to prevent the duo from landing any serious blows, although they struggled to hold Perry back.READ MORE ON PAUL VS PERRYThe incident spread like wildfire on social media, although it didn’t particularly whet fight fans’ appetite for the bout.One wrote on X: “It’s staged, Mike pushed but pulled back. Jake will win tomorrow, fully staged.”Another said: “This is so stageed.”And another said: “You gotta sell them PPVs.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSOne remarked: “WWE couldn’t have pulled this off any better.”There was a time when folks believed WWE was real just like this.”Jake Paul says ‘please don’t do that’ after Mike Perry makes gruesome vow ahead of boxing fight Another chimed in: “They are buddies just trying to get the fight amped up.”Paul, 27, was initially slated to face boxing icon Mike Tyson in a controversial crossover clash at the Cowboys Stadium.But their Dallas dust-up was pushed back to November after Tyson suffered a medical emergency on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles.Paul admits he’s taking a huge risk by fighting Perry but is confident he’ll warm up for his clash with Tyson with a devastating finish.Moments before he was shoved by Perry, Paul said: “One round, one round.”You will be eating the ring tomorrow night. You are going down face first.” More