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    Conor McGregor and Jake Paul talked up for mega-fight as ex-sparring partner tells YouTuber how he can beat UFC star

    PAULIE MALIGNAGGI has talked up a super-fight between former sparring partner Conor McGregor and Jake Paul. YouTuber-turned boxer Paul has called out McGregor ever since embarking on his polarising prizefighting career.
    Conor McGregor has been called out by Jake PaulCredit: @thenotoriousmma
    Jake Paul in training for his next fightCredit: @jakepaul
    The 26-year-old has even offered to face the Irishman in the cage as well as the ring.
    And McGregor’s old sparring rival Malignaggi fancies Paul’s chances against the ex-UFC champion in both boxing and MMA.
    He told Lord Ping: “Jake just needs the ability to hang in there and he can start to trouble him a little. He can put himself in the position to win the fight.
    “I think McGregor’s boxing is brutally bad, but at this point, even in MMA, if you hang with him he will get uncomfortable.”
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    Malignaggi has rowed with McGregor ever since their infamous sparring sessions in 2017.
    They sparred before the McGregor’s crossover blockbuster against boxing legend Floyd Mayweather, which he lost in ten rounds.
    But after images and videos were leaked – including a disputed knockdown – the American stormed out of the camp.
    Malignaggi, 42, has rivalled McGregor, 34, ever since and continues to aim digs his way.
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    He said: “Jake has a high school wrestler background so he would not be totally out of his element in the cage.
    “He’d need to be alert to his kicks, but McGregor had absolutely no balls.
    “If you make him just a little bit uncomfortable, you are going to put yourself in a position where you might win the fight. 
    “You can make him uncomfortable by beating on him – or if he’s beating on you – if you just hang in the fight he begins to get nervous and paranoid – he’s not a true fighter.
    “He looks for the first window to jump out of. He’s got athletic ability but his anxiety levels get high. That’s why he gets so tired in fights.
    “This guy posts pictures of him running up mountains, swimming 25 miles, bicycling through the desert – just to make himself look like he’s Rocky during training and then he gets in the cage and he’s tired after 30 seconds.
    “He’s got no balls. There’s no way you can get that tired unless your anxiety levels are through the roof. He gets scared in there.”
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    Watch Tommy Fury in sparring with ‘Goat’ brother Tyson as Love Island star closes in on KSI fight

    TOMMY FURY got some sparring in with big brother Tyson as he closes in on a fight with KSI. The boxing stars traded body shots in the clip posted by Tommy, who recently boasted of going “12 hard rounds” with the Gypsy King.
    Tommy and Tyson Fury sparring in the gymCredit: instagram @tommyfury
    And he captioned the clip: “Training with the GOAT.”
    Tommy, 24, is coming off victory over Jake Paul, 26, by split-decision in their Saudi Arabia celebrity grudge match in February.
    But Paul snubbed a rematch to instead return on August 5 in Texas against ex-UFC fighter Nate Diaz, 38.
    So Tommy has turned his attention to KSI, who revealed talks are progressing between them.
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    KSI, 30, told his Misfits Boxing YouTube channel: “I am training for that fight.
    “Negotiations are going back and forth, we’re just waiting on Tommy essentially.
    “We’ve just gotta do a few things to make sure it’s all perfect, but it’s very, very close.
    “I’m training, I’m getting ready for that fight, that’s what I want.”
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    His manager Mams Taylor added: “We’ve gone back and forth and negotiated and now we’ve agreed to all the changes that they’ve requested.
    “I don’t think there’s anything more other than for the ink to dry for both guys to make this happen.”
    And Tommy’s dad and trainer John told SecondsOut: “Well, we’re nearly over the line with that one I think.
    “Me and the Sauerlands, we’re nearly over the line with it. I think it’ll be announced very shortly.
    “Until it’s signed off, nothing’s done, is it? But I’m happy, we’re nearly there. We’ll hopefully get it on this year with him and KSI.”
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    Watch Jake Paul SMOKE in training for Nate Diaz fight as YouTube star gets his ‘lungs ready for 10 rounds’

    JAKE PAUL turned to SMOKING cigarettes in a bid to get his “lungs ready for 10 rounds” against Nate Diaz. The YouTuber-turned prizefighter returns on August 5 in Texas against Diaz, who is making his professional debut.
    Jake Paul smoking in training to fight Nate DiazCredit: @jakepaul
    But for the first time, Paul will fight over ten scheduled rounds after lobbying to have it changed from eight.
    So he took a leaf out of the great Ricardo Mayorga’s book – the volatile ex-champ who smoked before and after his fights.
    Paul posted a video with a cig in his mouth while training on the speed bag and captioned it: “Getting my lungs ready for 10 rounds. August 5th.”
    Paul, 26, was beaten for the first time in February, losing a split-decision in Saudi Arabia to Tommy Fury, 24.
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    But he snubbed a rematch to face Diaz, 38, who will be his FOURTH opponent formerly in the UFC.
    Paul has wins over ex-MMA champions Ben Askren, 38, Tyron Woodley, 41, and Anderson Silva, 48.
    But for the first time, he will fight over ten rounds and agreeing with Diaz to have the rules changed by the Texas commission.
    Paul has twice gone the eight round distance, in victory over Woodley the first time but then for defeat to Fury.
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    Meanwhile, Diaz has gone the full five-round UFC distance over 25 minutes three times.
    Despite the two-round extension, Paul plans to finish the fight by the half way mark anyway.
    He said: “I’m ready, it’s not going to go that long.
    “I think he’s gonna be sharp for a couple of rounds but there’s nothing he can do to stop me.
    “I’m faster, I’m stronger. I’m the better boxer. He’s gonna be coming forward.
    “He doesn’t have head movement. He’s trying to pressure me. He’s gonna get diced up. I see it ending in four rounds or less.”
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    Conor McGregor is ‘brutally bad’ at boxing and even a YouTuber like AnEsonGib would beat him, says UFC star’s rival

    PAULIE MALIGNAGGI claimed Conor McGregor’s boxing ability is so “brutally bad” a YouTuber like AnEsonGib could beat him. Malignaggi has feuded McGregor ever since their infamous sparring sessions in 2017.
    Conor McGregor stops for fans in New YorkCredit: Splash
    Retired ex-boxing world champion Paulie MalignaggiCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    And the retired ex-boxing world champion even fancies YouTuber-turned boxer Jake Paul’s chances against the UFC legend in MMA.
    He told Lord Ping: “This guy posts pictures of him running up mountains, swimming 25 miles, bicycling through the desert – just to make himself look like he’s Rocky during training and then he gets in the cage and he’s tired after 30 seconds.
    “He’s got no balls. There’s no way you can get that tired unless your anxiety levels are through the roof. He gets scared in there. 
    “Jake just needs the ability to hang in there and he can start to trouble him a little. He can put himself in the position to win the fight.
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    “I think McGregor’s boxing is brutally bad, but at this point, even in MMA, if you hang with him he will get uncomfortable.”
    Malignaggi sparred McGregor before the Irishman’s crossover super-fight against boxing legend Floyd Mayweather, which he lost in ten rounds.
    But after images and videos were leaked – including a disputed knockdown – the American stormed out of the camp.
    Malignaggi, 42, has rivalled McGregor, 34, ever since and continues to aim digs his way.
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    He added: “Conor McGregor’s boxing skills are so brutal that I think even a YouTube boxer like AnEsonGib would beat Conor McGregor in a boxing ring.
    “I worked with Gib for his first last year against Austin McBroom and Gib brings a lot of stress and a lot of pressure.
    “At this point, I think he’d even beat up Conor McGregor in a boxing ring.”
    YouTube boxing star AnEsonGibCredit: @AnEsonGib

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    KSI and Logan Paul’s PRIME lands major deal to sponsor European football giants but fans brand team ‘banter club’

    KSI and Logan Paul’s PRIME drink is set to land a major sponsorship deal with Barcelona. Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo have reported the Spanish giants are set to ditch current drink partner Gatorade in favour of PRIME.
    PRIME is reportedly set to land a sponsorship deal with BarcelonaCredit: Getty
    KSI and Logan Paul’s PRIME drink sponsors ArsenalCredit: https://twitter.com/primehydrateuk?lang=en
    Paul has hinted at the move on his Instagram pageCredit: Instagram @loganpaul
    The club’s deal with Gatorade runs until June 30, but after that they will swap to the trendy drink founded by the two YouTuber-turned-boxers.
    PRIME has already landed some major sponsorship deals, including the UFC, Nascar, the Super Bowl and most notably Arsenal.

    The report adds the move is geared towards attracting commercial interest from a younger audience.
    KSI and Paul have well over 50million subscribers between them across their YouTube channels, with the former also a member of the popular UK group the Sidemen, who have announced their 2023 charity match.
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    Indeed, Paul has hinted at the partnership as well, sharing an image to his Instagram with the caption: “Barcelona here we come.”
    However, some fans were left unimpressed with the move.
    One fan ripped into Barca, labelling them a: “BANTER CLUB😭😭😭😭😭😭.”
    A second wrote: “Nooo😭😭😭.”
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    “No way 😭😮‍💨,” said a third.
    Others were more open to the idea, with one writing: “Whatever brings more money to the club.”
    A second typed: “Idk where anyone would find a problem with this, it’s popularity in USA, too.”
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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’

    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.”
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    Stunning MMA fighter turned-OnlyFans star sizzles in bikini and gives fans sneak peak inside her bedroom

    MMA star Sammy-Jo Luxton gave fans a sneak peak inside her bedroom after posting a bikini picture. Luxton was a champion in Muay Thai before swapping to MMA and boxing.
    Sammy-Jo Luxton gave fans a sneak peak inside her bedroom after posting a bikini pictureCredit: Twitter @sammyjoluxton1
    Sammy-Jo Luxton was a champion in Muay ThaiCredit: Instagram/@sammyjoluxton1
    Sammy-Jo Luxton wants titles in Muay Thai, boxing and MMACredit: Instagram @sammyjoluxton1
    But she has also gained a huge social media following and even launched her own OnlyFans account.
    Luxton has a YouTube channel and asked fans for questions while posting a picture in a bikini and in the ring.
    The responses ranged from dream opponents, to preferred method of victory, while another asked her on a date.
    Luxton, 23, made her boxing debut in February on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather’s exhibition with Geordie Shore’s Aaron Chalmers.
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    That came after a world silver medal in Muay Thai as well as European and British titles.
    And she has also signed a deal with The Professional Fighters League, which will home her MMA career.
    But Luxton has hopes of winning world titles in all three disciplines.
    She told the Daily Mail this year: “My goal is to have a world title in boxing, a world title in MMA and a world title in Muay Thai.
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    “Just to say I completed it.”
    Luxton – who first started training aged 11 – is set to make her MMA debut with the PFL in Paris on September 30.
    She was also linked with another boxing match but revealed her current contract ruled it out.
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    Carl Froch, 45, ready to risk his legacy to fight Jake Paul and become the ‘hero’ who end YouTuber’s hype

    CARL FROCH is ready to risk his legacy by fighting Jake Paul in a bid to end his hype. Froch has gone back and forth with the YouTuber-turned boxer amid speculation they could even face each other.
    Jake Paul has gone back and forth with Carl FrochCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    Froch would return to fight Paul and end his hypeCredit: AP
    The former super-middleweight world champion was a guest on Simon Jordan’s podcast.
    And Jordan urged Froch not to “kill his legacy” by coming back to fight the polarising Paul.
    But he responded: “I don’t know would it kill my legacy, or would I be the hero? Would I be the hero that stopped all the hype around Jake Paul?
    “I don’t mind Jake Paul doing what he’s doing and having a go, and he’s getting in the ring, the same as white-collar fighters.
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    “I don’t mind them – they’re brave. They’re getting in there, taking punches in the face, and he’s done it.”
    Froch, now 45, retired in 2014 after knocking out George Groves in front of 80,000 fans in their Wembley rematch.
    Meanwhile Paul, 26, returns on August 5 in Texas against ex-UFC star Nate Diaz.
    It follows after his first career loss in February, losing a split-decision to Tommy Fury, in a result criticised by Froch.
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    He told OLBG: “I would always be interested in fighting someone who can’t fight like Jake Paul.
    “It’s like someone giving you a suitcase full of money – you won’t say no. I would train for it, I stay in the gym anyway and keep myself in good shape.
    “Right now I am 45 and I retired at 36-37. There is a reason that I retired as after a certain age, the weight cut becomes way too difficult. 
    “I wouldn’t make the weight for Jake Paul – I would be 14 stone.
    “If a fight was on the cards – which it isn’t because Paul realised he can’t fight after losing to Tommy Fury and he wasn’t even British level at the time, then I would fight him because like I said before it is easy money.”
    Tommy Fury beat Paul on pointsCredit: GETTY More