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    Eddie Hearn trolls Jake Paul over ‘awful’ Nate Diaz fight and says YouTuber couldn’t win regional title

    EDDIE HEARN has mocked Jake Paul’s fight with Nate Diaz – branding it an “awful” display of boxing.The YouTuber-turned-boxer returned to the win column with a unanimous decision victory over the former UFC star earlier this month.
    Jake Paul locked horns with UFC Legend Nate Diaz in a boxing match earlier this monthCredit: GETTY
    The Problem Child got back to winning ways with a decision victory over the MMA iconCredit: GETTY
    Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn wasn’t impressed by The Problem Child’s displayCredit: PA
    Paul, 26, dropped MMA legend Diaz in the fifth round on his way to picking up his seventh professional victory, although the knockdown did little to impress Hearn.
    During an appearance on The MMA Hour, the Matchroom Boxing chief said of the fight: “It was awful.
    “Don’t get me wrong, the event was unbelievable. You did a great job.
    “Brilliant. But when you’re talking about — you know MMA like the back of your hand.
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    “I know boxing like the back of my hand, and I’m watching that like [face in his hands], ‘This is so bad.’”
    Problem Child Paul has aspirations of eventually challenging for a world title, something Hearn believes is the ultimate pipe dream.
    He said: “We have something in the U.K. called an area title, which is in a specific radius — it’s kind of like a state title.
    “These guys wouldn’t win a state title – that’s the level they’re fighting at.
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    “But listen, props to Nate. He definitely didn’t have ability, but what he did have was grit.
    “But Jake just doesn’t have the ability or the experience to break someone down and stop them. And I was convinced he would.”
    Paul lamented his failure to stop Diaz, who has only ever been finished once in MMA.
    But Hearn doesn’t believe he had the skill-set to stop the fight inside the distance.
    He said: “The reason that Nate didn’t get stopped is that Jake didn’t have the ability.
    “He doesn’t know how to break a fighter down, cut off the ring, beat him up, and stop him.
    “But I give my props to Nate: super tough. Super tough. But you’re talking about low, low level in terms of standard.”
    Paul is expected to return to the ring later this year, although there currently isn’t a frontrunner to be his ninth professional opponent.
    Jake Paul is expected tor return to the ring later this yearCredit: Getty More

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    Watch unseen footage of Conor McGregor’s ringside altercation with KSI as Anthony Joshua plays mediator

    FOOTAGE has emerged of Conor McGregor’s ringside altercation with KSI at Anthony Joshua’s fight. Both KSI and McGregor were ringside at the O2 Arena to watch as AJ knocked out Robert Helenius in round seven with a stunning right hand.
    Conor McGregor pointing at KSI
    Anthony Joshua leapt to KSI’s defence
    After victory, Joshua fled the ropes and took a lap around the ring.
    He soon bumped into McGregor and the two shared a celebratory sip of the UFC star’s Irish Forged Stout.
    But YouTuber-turned boxer KSI was also next to Joshua and was soon on the end of an earful from McGregor.
    The Irishman is believed to have called KSI a “b****” but Joshua was heard responding, “That’s my guy!”
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    McGregor, 34, went one further later in the night by calling out KSI, 30, to a bare-knuckle fight.
    He said live on DAZN: “Big congrats to AJ, big congrats to Eddie, big congrats Forged Irish Stout.
    “And I know your man KSI is in the crowd and he couldn’t box eggs if he worked in an egg boxing factory.
    “So if he wants to get in here I’ll give him a final yoke, bare-knuckle if you want.”
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    Responding, KSI tweeted: “Lmao just seen this.
    “Jake Paul must be crying that I’ve got Conor on my d*** already and I didn’t even have to fight an mma fighter.”
    KSI was also booed earlier in the night as he vowed to beat Tommy Fury, who he faces on October 14 in Manchester.
    And Fury responded: “I’m deep in training camp whilst you’re making a fool out of yourself at fights.
    “Keep talking s***….come the 14th I’m going to destroy you.”
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    KSI fans love Anthony Joshua’s response to Conor McGregor after UFC star called YouTuber a ‘b****’

    ANTHONY JOSHUA leapt to KSI’s defence after being called a “b****.”Both McGregor and KSI were ringside at the O2 Arena for Joshua’s knockout victory over Robert Helenius.
    Conor McGregor celebrating with Anthony JoshuaCredit: Getty
    As soon as landing the finishing right hand, AJ leapt out of the ring for a victory lap around the ring.
    He bumped into McGregor and swigged some of the UFC superstar’s Forged Irish Stout.
    McGregor then pointed to KSI and called him a b**** but Joshua responded: “That’s my guy.”
    One fan said: “AJ a real one.”
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    Another added: “Respect @anthonyjoshua for not going against a friend.”
    McGregor went one further by calling out the YouTuber to a bare-knuckle fight in the ring.
    He said: “Big congrats to AJ, big congrats to Eddie, big congrats Forged Irish Stout.
    “And I know your man KSI is in the crowd and he couldn’t box eggs if he worked in an egg boxing factory.
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    “So if he wants to get in here I’ll give him a final yoke, bare-knuckle if you want.”
    Responding, KSI tweeted: “Lmao just seen this.
    “Jake Paul must be crying that I’ve got Conor on my d*** already and I didn’t even have to fight an mma fighter.”
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    Fans fear KSI is ‘FINISHED’ as Tommy Fury shows off ripped physique ahead celebrity boxing bout

    TOMMY FURY had fans fearing for KSI after releasing a recent training picture. The celebrity boxing rivals are scheduled to fight on October 14 in Manchester.
    Tommy Fury in training to fight KSICredit: INSTAGRAM @TOMMYFURY
    KSI is set to fight Tommy Fury on October 14Credit: Getty
    And Fury already looks to be in fighting shape as he revealed a snap in the gym flexing his biceps – with fans already warning KSI.
    One said: “Holy f***, Ksi is finished.”
    Another added: “JJ is in trouble.”
    One asked: “How is he in the same weight class as KSI?”
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    Fury is coming off a split-decision win over KSI’s arch rival Jake Paul in February.
    But Paul, 26, snubbed a rematch to instead return against ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 38, which he won over ten rounds on points.
    So KSI, 30, turned his attention to Fury, 24, and after four long months of negotiations, a deal was struck.
    KSI claimed Paul rejected the chance to settle their bitter score so it led him to challenge the American’s conqueror instead.
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    He said: “I came back to boxing to show the world the crazy levels I’m at.
    “I’ve shown through obliterating all my past opponents that I am the best in this scene.
    “KO after KO has now led me to the toughest fight in the influencer boxing scene.
    “I’m fighting Tommy Fury. The man that defeated the once undefeated Jake Paul is now my opponent and I can’t wait to silence all the doubters that believe I have no chance.
    “After this fight, you’ll understand that I truly am that guy.”
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    Mason Greenwood’s entourage ‘threatened to destroy fan’s camera for filming training session for YouTube channel’

    MASON Greenwood’s entourage allegedly threatened to destroy a fan’s camera after he filmed the footballer training.The clip, posted to YouTube earlier today, showed the Manchester United striker, 21, kicking a ball around with his pals.
    Pictures of Mason Greenwood at a training session have emerged as his future at Manchester United remains uncertain
    The 21-year-old striker was seen doing ball drills and taking shots at goal
    Greenwood’s entourage allegedly threatened a fan
    The England star hasn’t played for United since he was arrested for attempted rape, assault and coercive control in January 2022.
    He was charged in October but the charges were dropped in February by the Crown Prosecution Service.
    His club are expected to soon make a decision on his future.
    Now John Gubba, who runs the Man Utd The Religion YouTube channel, has revealed that Greenwood’s entourage was aggressive toward him as he filmed the training session.
    He says he was filming at a “publicly accessible venue with no security” and “away from Manchester United”.
    But the filmmaker claims he was approached by a “thug” from Greenwood’s entourage who said: “If you weren’t surrounded by witnesses we would rip that camera out of your hand and destroy your equipment.”
    Greenwood, who became a father last month, was joined by his own dad and baby at the public training ground today.
    It comes as Manager Erik ten Hag and the majority of the first team have suggested they were open to the idea of bringing the footballer back.
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    But United’s women’s team were understood to have reservations, while sponsors were left concerned about being linked to the footballer.
    A source said previously: “All the players believe he deserves a second chance because he’s innocent in the eyes of the law.
    “He didn’t have the opportunity to clear his name in court because the charges were dropped, so the players feel like he has been left in limbo.
    “They know it will be difficult but they are willing to support him through it and protect him.
    “Some of the younger players came through the academy with him so there’s a loyalty to him.”
    It is not the first time Greenwood has been spotted training outside of Carrington.
    In June he worked on his close control and shooting in a 90-minute session on an £85-an-hour pitch.
    It was the first time he had been pictured at a training session since his arrest.
    He had grown his hair since he was last pictured — and was not wearing Nike boots after the firm ended their sponsorship deal.
    Greenwood joined Utd aged just six and rose through the ranks to land himself a regular spot on the first team.
    In 2019, he became the youngest footballer to play for United in the Champions League when he took to the pitch aged 17.
    Greenwood has made 129 appearances in total for the Red Devils and netted 35 goals.
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    The Sun has contacted Greenwood for comment.
    For the full video visit the Man Utd The Religion YouTube page.
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    Conor McGregor receives MASSIVE snub from Jake Paul after YouTuber beats up UFC star’s bitter rival Nate Diaz

    CONOR MCGREGOR has been publicly snubbed by Jake Paul – who insists he doesn’t “care” about fighting the UFC superstar.YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul welcomed the Irishman’s long-time rival Nate Diaz to the boxing world in a Dallas dust-up early on Sunday morning.
    Jake Paul got back to winning ways with a decision victory over Nate DiazCredit: GETTY
    A long-mooted grudge match with Conor McGregor is now being talked about for the YouTuberCredit: SPORTSFILE
    Paul has no interest in fighting The Notorious anytime soonCredit: GETTY
    The Problem Child got back to winning ways with a decision victory over the MMA fan favourite, which immediately led to talk of a future grudge match with McGregor.
    But Paul’s sights are firmly set on honouring his vow to rematch Diaz in the Professional Fighters League cage and an unlikely showdown with boxing’s former pound-for-pound king Canelo Alvarez.
    When asked about potentially facing The Notorious, the 26-year-old said: “I don’t care about that guy.
    “He needs to go to rehab. I want Nate in MMA. I want more professional boxers and I want Canelo.”
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    Former Disney actor turned fighter Paul dropped the durable Diaz in the fifth round of their Texas tussle on his way to earning a unanimous decision victory.
    But he wants to give the former UFC lightweight title challenger the opportunity to get one over him by stepping into the mixed martial arts realm.
    He said: “I wanna run it back in MMA.
    “There’s an offer of $10m PFL (Professional Fighting League).
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    “Let’s run it back in MMA – make it fair. I won one, now it’s your chance in home territory – let’s do it.”
    Paul said of his victory over fan favourite Diaz: “I knocked him down, won basically every round.
    “I think he won one round but he’s a warrior.
    “I had him hurt in the first round, he kept on coming.
    “All credit to my team, my conditioning, going ten rounds in my eighth fight, it’s unheard of.
    “I’ve only been boxing for three years, he’s a UFC legend, I was watching this kid growing up.” More

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    Jake Paul win over Nate Diaz sees Drake miss out on mega $1million after risky bet massively backfires

    JAKE PAUL cost rap superstar Drake a whopping $1MILLION with his win over Nate Diaz.The Problem Child returned to the win column early on Sunday morning with a decision victory over the former UFC star in their Dallas dust-up.
    Jake Paul beat former UFC star Nate Diaz in the boxing matchCredit: REUTERS
    Rapper Drake bet a whopping $250,000 on Diaz to beat the YouTuber-turned-boxerCredit: INSTAGRAM@CHAMPAGNEPAPI
    Paul’s win saw Drake miss out on a cool $1million betCredit: GETTY
    YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul was the bookies’ favourite to win the crossover clash, but that didn’t stop Drizzy from staking a staggering $250,000 bet on Diaz.
    Drake shared his pre-fight wager on his Instagram story, writing: “Jake is a dog but I can never bet against a Diaz brother.
    “That’s just how I was raised.”
    The Canadian stood to make a cool $1m off his bet, although Paul well and truly scuppered the massive wager.
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    Former Disney star Paul vowed to make Drake rip up his virtual betting slip after getting wind of the wager.
    Along with a mock-up poster of himself holding Diaz’s severed and bruised head, he wrote on his Instagram story: “Drake losing his bet.”
    Paul, 26, knocked MMA fan favourite Diaz down in the fifth round on his route to a unanimous decision victory.
    In his post-fight interview, he said: “I knocked him down, won basically every round.
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    “I think he won one round but he’s a warrior.
    “I had him hurt in the first round, he kept on coming.
    “All credit to my team, my conditioning, going ten rounds in my eighth fight, it’s unheard of.
    “I’ve only been boxing for three years, he’s a UFC legend, I was watching this kid growing up.”
    Jake Paul wants to rematch Nate Diaz in mixed martial artsCredit: GETTY
    Despite getting one over the youngest Diaz brother, Paul wants to renew their rivalry in the mixed martial arts realm.
    He said: “I want to run it back in MMA.
    “Yeah, $10million PFL that’s the offer let’s run it back in MMA.
    “Make it fair, I won one, now it’s your chance in your territory, MMA let’s do it.” More

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    Chaos as fight breaks out ringside involving Logan Paul with one person swinging a CHAIR during Jake Paul vs Diaz bout

    LOGAN PAUL was caught up in a fight which broke out at ringside during his brother Jake’s win over Nate Diaz.Logan, 28, put on a show himself on Saturday night as he performed at WWE SummerSlam before flying in to attend his younger brother’s boxing bout.
    Logan Paul squared up to a fan at ringsideCredit: Twitter @HappyPunchPromo
    One fan lifted a chair above his head during the altercationCredit: Twitter @HappyPunchPromo
    Several fans got involved in the brawl before security broke it upCredit: Twitter @HappyPunchPromo
    Paul attended his brother’s fight after competing at WWE SummerSlamCredit: Getty
    The older Paul sat watching the clash in his wrestling gear as Jake, 26, claimed a unanimous decision victory over UFC legend Diaz.
    But it did not all go swimmingly during the course of the fight as Logan got embroiled in an altercation with fans.
    A video shared on social media shows the YouTube star becoming riled up by someone in the crowd.
    And a chair ended up in the air as someone lifted it up above their head before security swarmed in.
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    It was an embarrassing episode on an otherwise successful night for the Paul family.
    Logan beat Ricochet in the opening match of the evening at SummerSlam – which took place in Michigan.
    Jake then followed that up by securing a comfortable points win over Diaz – dropping him in the fifth round on the way to his seventh pro victory.
    Speaking after the fight, “The Problem Child” said: “I knocked him down, won basically every round. I think he won one round but he’s a warrior.
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    “I had him hurt in the first round, he kept on coming. All credit to my team, my conditioning, going ten rounds in my eighth fight, it’s unheard of.
    “I’ve only been boxing for three years, he’s a UFC legend, I was watching this kid growing up.”
    Jake is now being linked with a rematch against Love Island star Tommy Fury – who he lost to via split decision in February.
    Fury, 24, will face Jake’s YouTube rival KSI at the Manchester Arena on October 14.
    Jake Paul, left, beat Nate Diaz in Texas on Saturday nightCredit: Reuters More