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    Jake Paul ready to ‘snub Tommy Fury rematch to face Floyd Mayweather as part of three-fight plan including KSI’

    JAKE PAUL is said to be leaning towards a fight with Floyd Mayweather next instead of rematching Tommy Fury. The YouTuber-turned boxer was beaten for the first time in seven professional bouts when he lost a split-decision to Fury.
    Tommy Fury beat Jake Paul on pointsCredit: Reuters
    Floyd Mayweather is still feuding with Jake PaulCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    Paul has maintained he would exercise his rematch clause with early indications it would be eyed for July.
    But just weeks after his loss, the American was involved in a street altercation with Mayweather outside a Miami Heat game.
    Paul later called out the boxing legend to settle the score in the ring in a sanctioned bout and not an exhibition.
    Now YouTube reporter Keemstar has claimed sources say Mayweather is the top of his wishlist to fight next.
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    A rematch with Fury and grudge match against KSI then follow in that order as a part of a three-bout plan.
    Paul’s feud with Mayweather dates back to the summer of 2021 when he stole the 50-0 icon’s hat at a press conference, sparking a mass brawl.
    A month later, brother Logan, 27, would go the eight-round distance in his exhibition with Mayweather.
    The five-weight world champion officially retired in 2017 after beating UFC superstar Conor McGregor, 34.
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    But he has continued to box in exhibition bouts ever since, recently completing his sixth one.
    But Paul, 26, has no interest in facing Mayweather, 46, unless it is in a professional capacity with their records on the line.
    He tweeted: “Floyd will not see me 1 on 1 in a real fight. That’s a fact. His team has hit my team numerous times to do one of his “exhibitions”.
    “Now he ambushes me. Come see me in the ring, real fight, no exhibition robbing fans bulls***.”
    Keemstar’s report comes after Paul cryptically tweeted: “Options.”
    Fury, 23, is open to a rematch with his celebrity boxing rival, having edged out on points in Saudi Arabia.
    Meanwhile, Paul was in line to finally face KSI at the end of the year but those plans took a hit following his defeat.
    KSI, 29, is set to return himself on May 13 with in London against millionaire businessman-turned 9-0 boxer Joe Fournier, 40.
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    ‘Everyone sees through it’ – Jake Paul hits out after John Fury deletes videos demanding winner-take-all bet be honoured

    JAKE PAUL has hit out after John Fury deleted videos demanding a winner-take-all bet be honoured. The drama started just days before John’s son Tommy was due to fight Paul in Saudi Arabia.
    Jake Paul hit out after John Fury deleted videos demanding a winner-take-all bet be honoured
    John Fury addressed the wager in a now-deleted video
    A double-or-nothing bet was proposed and a contract was even drafted up to make the wager official.
    But Paul, 26, later said Tommy, 23, refused to put pen to paper on the bet for the fight the American later lost via split-decision.
    Tommy and his dad John both spoke out to ask the YouTuber-turned boxer to honour the deal, believing they had a handshake agreement.
    But John was forced to delete social media videos after Paul and his manager pointed out that they refused to officially sign on the bet.
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    Speaking on his brother Logan’s podcast, Paul said: “Everyone sees through it and is calling them out on it, so much so that John Fury deleted the tweets.”
    Footage on the night also showed John being confronted over the bet – with Tommy’s dad refusing to acknowledge it.
    Logan said: “John Fury was watching you [Jake] getting your hands wrapped and Brandon [cameraman] was f***ing antagonising him and he goes ‘Hey, about that contract, about the purse, why didn’t you guys sign it? Why didn’t you guys return it?
    “And John Fury just cowers into a little ball and goes, ‘Let’s talk about boxing, mate. We’ll focus on boxing now.’
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    “And I’m just in the background like stunned because I’ve just seen this dude, in real time, show his hand. They weren’t willing to actually sign the contract.
    “And then, after the fight when they won, now they’re talking about being gypsies, how they can’t read and write, and expect you to pay up on something that they 1000 per cent wouldn’t have if you had won the fight.”
    John claimed that a handshake between his son, himself and Paul was enough to have the bet honoured after the fight.
    He said: “Jake Paul, moment of truth, again I say it.
    “You lost the fight, we had a deal in front of millions of people worldwide, I expect you to honour that deal. You owe us some money.
    “Don’t come back to us with contracts and all that bullc***. I’m a gypsy, I can’t read and write properly and I don’t understand that.
    “We were over to do a job, we did it and I’m sure you’ll be a great guy and honour what you’ve done.”
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    Jake Paul slammed for being ‘disrespectful’ to boxing by calling out Canelo Alvarez as coach lists his three weaknesses

    JAKE PAUL has been accused of being “disrespectful” to boxing by calling out Canelo Alvarez as three of his weaknesses were pointed out. The YouTuber-turned boxer voiced lofty goals during his polarising prizefighting career, including winning world titles and beating Canelo.
    Jake Paul was beaten by Tommy FuryCredit: Getty
    Canelo Alvarez has been called out by Jake Paul beforeCredit: Getty
    But when he faced a recognised boxer for the first time in Tommy Fury, he was beaten.
    Fury edged out a split-decision in Saudi Arabia and esteemed British coach Shane McGuigan claimed Paul’s shortcomings were laid bare.
    McGuigan told Boxing King Media: “Of course he was the rightful winner.
    “I said it – fundamentals is what wins the fight and I think that’s what the outcome was.
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    “Whether it was me coaching him doing it or his dad or anyone. It’s just move your feet, offset him.
    “Jake Paul leaves his leg behind him, he throws big wide punches, he relies on his power and it was tactically a very easy fight to get right.
    “He got clipped once or twice and he held up well, and that was always gonna be the issue is how well does he take a shot.
    “He seemed to take them quite well.”
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    Paul had beaten ex-MMA champions in Ben Askren, 38, Tyron Woodley, 40, and Anderson Silva, 47.
    But he was bettered over eight rounds against unbeaten Fury, 23, when they finally put bragging rights and reputations on the line.
    McGuigan admitted Paul, 26, deserves respect for going the distance despite his brash callouts in the past.
    He said: “Yeah but it’s not what he’s about is it? He’s been calling out people like Canelo and stuff.
    “He’s been disrespectful to the sport, so whatever credit you could give him it’s kiboshed with the way he goes about himself.”
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    ‘Did you just have another wet dream?’ – Jake Paul savagely mocked by KSI after street altercation with Floyd Mayweather

    KSI savagely mocked Jake Paul following his altercation on the streets of Miami with Floyd Mayweather. The YouTuber-turned boxer Paul accused Mayweather and his 50-man entourage of trying to jump him following a Miami Heat match.
    Jake Paul hitting out at Floyd Mayweather
    KSI pictured with Jake Paul’s brother LoganCredit: Getty
    Footage obtained TMZ shows Paul being goaded with Mayweather also appearing in the shot, flanked by his team.
    Eventually, Paul sprints away and took to social media to explain his side of the story.
    He tweeted: “Floyd if you want to fight 1 on 1 we can do that but don’t try to hop out of 3 cars 25 dudes deep tryna to jump me while I’m tryna enjoy my Wednesday night.”
    But KSI, 29, responded: “Did you just have another wet dream?”
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    The roast is in response to Paul, 26, claiming a wet dream the night before his fight with Tommy Fury, 23, contributed to his defeat.
    He said on his brother’s podcast: “I literally woke up in a panic like ‘F***.’ Right after you wake up and jolt out of it.
    “You have two weeks of testosterone build up and the reason a wet dream happens is because your body needs to release that energy and yeah, I f****d myself.
    “That’s why it’s bad is because it makes your legs weak, because the sperm is stored in your legs.”
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    Paul was on vacation in Miami following his first loss in the ring when he was confronted by Mayweather.
    His feud with the boxing legend, 46, started two years ago, before his brother Logan’s June 2021 exhibition with Mayweather.
    The self-proclaimed “Problem Child” stole Mayweather’s cap at a press conference, sparking a mass brawl.
    Paul believes the bad blood is still brewing from that day as he gave his side after being captured running away from the row in Florida.
    He said: “So I’m leaving the Miami Heat game and Floyd Mayweather and 50 dudes pull up out of nowhere.
    “Out of some like side alley waiting for me outside of this stadium. And they’re like, ‘So, what’s up? What’s all that talk now?’
    “I’m like, first of all what did I say to you Floyd? I just took your hat and you’re still mad about it? Come on, bro.
    “And then like 50 dudes literally start surrounding me to try and jump me, I’m out that bitch.
    “Floyd, if you want to run it one-on-one, no problem but I’m not dumb. I’m tough, I don’t need to prove my toughness.
    “But I’m not f*****g dumb, I’m not going to sit there and try fight 50 dudes, dipped out of that bitch. Floyd, you’re a hoe, bro.
    “You’re made cause’ I took your f*****g hat, are you serious? Get over it, bro. Move on.”
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    Tommy Fury ‘not in boxing for money’ as he talks down future crossover fights despite Jake Paul rematch rumours

    TOMMY FURY claimed he is not in boxing for the money as he talked down future crossover fights – despite rumours of a Jake Paul rematch. Fury – who shot to household fame for his 2019 stint on Love Island – has spent the last two years feuding with YouTuber-turned boxer Paul.
    Tommy Fury celebrates beating Jake PaulCredit: Reuters
    But he looks to have buried their rivalry in the Saudi Arabia desert after edging out a split-decision win in their grudge match.
    Fury is said to have made around £3-4million for the pay-per-view fight, which included the option to rematch if Paul was beaten.
    The likes of YouTube superstar KSI have also since called out the younger brother of world heavyweight champion Tyson.
    Fury admitted he is taking future celebrity bouts into consideration… but favours the traditional boxing route.
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    He said on BT Sport’s Chatterbox: “It’s definitely something that’s crossed my mind but it always leads me back to why I got into boxing after what happened in the fight.
    “I’m not in boxing for money anymore because you know I don’t live the most extravagant lifestyle, I don’t live on yachts I don’t buy all these fancy things and I’m not really interested in that. 
    “I’ve got a car, I’ve got a place to put my head down at night and I’ve got a family and that does me.”
    Paul, 26, has confirmed he will exercise his rematch clause, which is being eyed for the summer.
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    That would mean Fury, 23, will have to once again shelve his goals of winning world titles, despite wanting to be remembered as “a proper boxer”.
    He said: “The money now is not really important. I’m in boxing for my name to go down in history.
    “I’ll be in boxing because it’s a passion of mine and I’ll always revert back to being that old man and saying, ‘Did I really give it my best shot?’
    “Because I know if I give it my best shot my name can go down in history. I can achieve winning one world title belt because there’s a lot worse men than me who have done it and I’ve got the drive and determination to get me there.
    “I’m still eager to learn, win titles and go down as a proper boxer. I don’t want to be known as one of these guys who made a lot of money fighting idiots and then retired and left the sport. 
    “I want to be remembered as Tommy Fury, ‘He made great money fighting YouTube stars and then stuck to boxing and retired with a world title’. That’ll be happiness for me and I will achieve it.”
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    ‘I’m there to take your head off’ – UFC star Jorge Masvidal gives brutal Jake Paul fight prediction in callout to rival

    JORGE MASVIDAL has brutally warned Jake Paul to avoid fighting him – if he wants to keep his head on his shoulders.Paul has built a rivalry with the likes of Masvidal and others UFC stars during his polarising prizefighting career.
    Jorge Masvidal brutally warned Jake Paul to avoid fighting himCredit: Getty
    Jake Paul lost his last fight to Tommy FuryCredit: AFP
    He has beaten ex-MMA champions in Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley, and Anderson Silva in the boxing ring.
    Paul, 26, fell to his first defeat in February, losing to unbeaten boxer Tommy Fury by split-decision in Saudi Arabia.
    Now ex-UFC title challenger Masvidal, 37, has promised to hand the YouTuber more than a points loss if they were to ever fight.
    He told DAZN: “Jake Paul wouldn’t be ready for that heat. I’m throwing with bad intentions and I’m a pro with 50 fights.
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    “I’m not gonna get tired throwing heat and I’m there to take your head off.
    “You’re gonna have to do some really evasive things in that ring to get away from me. Jake hasn’t hit that stride yet.”
    Paul has talked up fighting Masvidal or ex-UFC welterweight Nate Diaz, 37, but instead looks set to rematch Fury in the summer.
    Meanwhile, Masvidal returns to the octagon at UFC 287 on April 8 against Brazilian Gilbert Burns.
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    The ex-backyard brawler-turned pay-per-view attraction has not fought since March of 2022 against friend-turned-enemy Colby Covington.
    Covington won on points over five rounds but the feud did not end there following a street brawl in Miami a month later.
    Masvidal, who has previously pled not guilty, was accused of attacking Covington with the case set to go to trial on May 22.
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    KSI’s boxing coach says Jake Paul fight is worth £100MILLION and predicts YouTuber will KO bitter rival AND Tommy Fury

    KSI’s boxing coach said a fight with Jake Paul is worth £100MILLION and predicted he will knock out his bitter rival AND Tommy Fury. The YouTube, music and crossover boxing star was in line to settle his bitter score with Paul at the end of the year.
    KSI’s boxing coach said a fight with Jake Paul is worth £100mCredit: Getty
    Tommy Fury beat Jake Paul on pointsCredit: Reuters
    But those plans have taken a hit after Fury handed the American his first loss via split-decision in their grudge match in Saudi Arabia.
    KSI labelled both celebrity boxers “TRASH” and claimed he could KO the pair – and his trainer Alexis Demetriades is in agreement.
    Demetriades told Sky Sports: “Both Tommy and Jake were very tired, and the volume and the power punch volume wasn’t that high.
    “KSI’s got a lot of power in both of his hands and has improved massively with it. He’s not one-dimensional or a one-handed fighter as some of these guys are.
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    “I have no doubt in my mind that KSI would put Jake Paul and Tommy Fury to sleep.”
    KSI’s manager Mams Taylor called for Paul to shelve a rematch with Fury to instead focus the YouTube mega-fight.
    But the self-proclaimed “Problem Child” has no interest and wants to gain revenge with a rematch eyed for the summer.
    Demetriades insisted the ball is in Paul’s court, as he said: “If it doesn’t happen at the end of the year, it’s going to be because of the Jake Paul team.
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    “It won’t be because of us. We’ve signed off arenas, so we want that fight.”
    The feud dates back to KSI’s 2019 win over Paul’s brother Logan, 27, which followed on from their draw a year prior.
    It has kept the rivalry brewing to the point Demetriades believes the fight brings in millions of pounds.
    He said: “KSI versus Jake Paul has to happen. If you’re realistic about it, it’s a £100million fight. It’s enormous.”
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    What Tyson Fury told Jake Paul in the ring moments after fight with brother Tommy in behind-the-scenes footage

    TYSON FURY was captured sharing a brief embrace with Jake Paul after his brother Tommy had beaten him. The WBC heavyweight world champion was ringside in Saudi Arabia to watch the celebrity grudge match.
    Tyson Fury embracing with Jake PaulCredit: Top Rank
    And behind-the-scenes footage from Top Rank caught the moment Tyson, 34, went over to Paul, 26, to congratulate him on the fight.
    He said: “Well done Jake. Good fight, brother. Very, very impressed. Well done.”
    A nervy wait then followed before Tommy was declared the winner via split-decision.
    It ended two years of feuding between the boxing rivals and the two also came together to pay their respect.
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    Tommy, 23, told Paul: “You’re a tough man, you’ll go a long way. You started three years ago, I started when I was six.
    “I’ve got nothing but love and respect for you. Great build-up, great fight.”
    The fight is believed to have been a box office blockbuster, bringing in a reported 775,000 pay-per-view buys.
    And Paul looks set to exercise his right to a rematch, with a second fight rumoured to be eyed for the summer.
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    The YouTuber-turned boxer suffered defeat for the first time in seven professional bouts but vowed to return with revenge on his mind.
    Paul said: “Ladies and gentlemen, don’t worry, I’ll be back. I’m going to come back, work harder, get the rematch and get the W.
    “I love you guys, thank you for the support through the highs and lows. Peace.”
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