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    Jake Paul vows to become a ‘dominant world champion’ and says his boxing potential is ‘scary’ ahead of Tommy Fury fight

    JAKE PAUL has vowed to become a “dominant world champion” and claimed his boxing potential is “scary”. The YouTuber-turned prizefighter is 6-0 since making his professional debut just three years ago.
    Jake Paul has vowed to become a ‘dominant world champion’Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    He faces his first opponent with a recognised boxing record in Tommy Fury on February 26 in Saudi Arabia
    But the American feels the step up in pedigree is just the beginning, as he voiced lofty ambitions of reaching the pinacle of the sport.
    He told Sky Sports: “I want to become a world champion.
    “I’m going to become a world champion and these fights are all just stepping stones to get there. I’m slowly improving.
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    “I’ve sparred against world champions and done phenomenal against them, so who knows what can happen in two to three years from now when I go into my athletic prime?
    “I’m starting to really, really get this sport and all aspects of it. It’s really actually scary what could possibly happen.
    “I think not only will I become a world champion, I think I will be a dominant world champion and knock someone out for the belt.”
    Fury, 23, is finally set to get Paul, 26, in the ring having pulled out twice before amid injury and US visa issues.
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    And the brother of heavyweight star Tyson, 34, scoffed at his celebrity boxing rival’s world championship goals.
    Fury said: “That’s like saying a pig’s going to fly. I’m going to teach Jake Paul a lesson on February 26.
    “I’m going to show that he can’t just pick up a pair of gloves whenever you want and say, ‘Oh I’m going to be a world champion’.
    “World champions are destined and world champions are born and he is definitely not a world champion.
    “He’s not a champion or anything of the sort in boxing and he’s going to find that out on February 26.”

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    Tommy Fury warns Jake Paul that ‘his mouth can’t save him’ and tells Piers Morgan he will KO YouTuber within four rounds

    TOMMY FURY reckons he’ll beat Jake Paul within four rounds and warned the social media personality that even his “mouth can’t save him”.The duo are finally set to come face to face in an eight-round fight in Saudi Arabia on February 26.
    Tommy Fury is set to fight Jake Paul on 26 FebruaryCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    Fury has warned Paul that his mouth can’t save himCredit: Instagram @jakepaul
    Fury told Piers Morgan that the fight won’t go the distanceCredit: Getty
    Fury has twice pulled out previously, with a rib injury in December 2021 and then a US visa issue last August.
    But they’re finally set to meet in Riyadh later this month.
    And it’ll be Fury’s first fight since he beat Daniel Bocianski at Wembley last April to continue his perfect record in the sport, which stands at 8-0.
    Meanwhile, Paul, who’s a YouTuber-turned-boxer, is also unbeaten having won each of his six professional bouts.
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    His latest clash saw him defeat Anderson Silva on points in the US back in October.
    But Fury is confident the American will suffer the first defeat of his career in the Middle East.
    And reckons the fight will last no longer than four rounds, which is one more than Paul recently predicted.
    Speaking to Piers Morgan on TalkTv, he said: “I know I’m going to knock him out.
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    “This fight will not go any more than four rounds.
    “The stuff that I’m doing in the gym, the people that I’m handling in the gym. There’s no way this goes the distance.”
    With plenty of trash talk between the two over the last couple of years, Piers asked Fury what he thinks of the war of wards.
    He said: “It’s part of the parcel, you know, it’s what it is. It’s stuff that we have to do.
    “It’s called the entertainment business – that’s the game that we are in and me and Jake Paul are great dance partners, and I’ve enjoyed the build-up so far. 
    “It’s going to get a lot more heated and I can’t wait but the real work starts when we get inside them ropes and social media can’t save Jake Paul.
    “His mouth can’t save him – it comes down to fighting and I’m a lot better doing that than him.”
    Older brother Tyson has urged him to talk even more and believes he should do be looking to get under his skin at every possible opportunity.
    Tyson told BT Sport: “It’s a good fight and they’re good dance partners.
    “I think Tommy needs to do a bit more talking, actually.
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    “Spice it up a little bit, get in his face a bit more, and ruffle his feathers.
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    ‘Grab him by the blonde hair and nut him’ – Tyson Fury urges brother Tommy to ‘ruffle some feathers’ for Jake Paul fight

    TYSON FURY urged brother Tommy Fury to ruffle Jake Paul’s feathers heading into their fight – starting by headbutting the blonde boxer. Tyson was ringside at Wembley Arena on Saturday as the celebrity boxing rivals came face to face for the first time.
    Jake Paul fights Tommy Fury in Saudi Arabia later this monthCredit: Getty
    Tommy Fury pictured with Tyson who has warned he will disown his brother if he losesCredit: Social Media – Refer to Source
    It followed on from the announcement of their rescheduled grudge match on February 26 in Saudi Arabia.
    Tommy, 23, puts bragging rights, reputations and his unbeaten record on the line against Paul, 26, in Riyadh.
    And his heavyweight champion brother Tyson wants him to get the upper hand by any means necessary.
    He told BT Sport: “It’s a good fight and they’re good dance partners. I think Tommy needs to do a bit more talking, actually.
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    “Spice it up a little bit, get in his face a bit more, and ruffle his feathers. Grab him by the blonde hair and nut him maybe, I dunno.”
    Fury has twice pulled out of fighting Paul in the past, with a rib injury in December 2021 and then a US visa issue last August.

    The travel problem has forced them over to the Middle East, where Tyson warned Tommy can stay if he loses.
    But the pair have been training hard together for the fight and the Gypsy King predicted a win for his younger brother.
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    He said: “I see Tommy getting him out of there in around about five or six rounds.
    “I don’t think it will go early, as he (Paul) can box a little bit, I’ve seen him boxing and he’s getting better every month.
    “Tommy should get to him and if he doesn’t I’d like to see a knockout either way, for sure.”
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    Jake Paul reveals exact punch he wants to KO Tommy Fury with and says rival will not be ‘prepared for the moment’

    JAKE PAUL revealed the exact punch he wants to knock out Tommy Fury with and warned: “He’s just not going to be prepared for the moment.”The pair of celebrity boxing rivals have announced the latest rescheduling of their eight-round grudge match, on February 26 in Saudi Arabia
    Jake Paul and Tommy Fury ahead of their fightCredit: PA
    Paul comes into it off the back of wins over ex-MMA champions Ben Askren, 38, Tyron Woodley, 40, and Anderson Silva, 47.
    All three were either knocked out or floored by the YouTuber-turned 6-0 boxer’s right hand.
    But Paul, 26, wants to put down Fury, 23, with his left hook and warned the fight will not go past the half way mark.
    He told iFL TV: “Me and Tommy will be around three rounds max.
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    “He’s just not going to be prepared for the moment or what I’m bringing to the table.
    “I’m trying to knock him out with a hook actually, I want him to be the first person I knock out with my left hand so we’ve been working on that.”
    Fury has twice pulled out of fighting Paul in the past, with a rib injury in December 2021 and then a US visa issue last August.
    The travel woe still persists today and as a result has brought the duo over to the Saudi desert.
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    And Fury has been told by his champion brother Tyson, 34, to stay in the Middle East and vacate their famous surname if he loses.
    With the pressure mounting on, Paul believes he will ruin the 2019 Love Islander’s love for boxing as he broke down how he feels their bout will go.
    He said: “I think the first round will be chill and then I’ll start to figure him out after 30-45 seconds.
    “Then the second round I’ll turn it up and it shouldn’t take much more than that.
    “Tommy should get a good wealth manager, I can recommend you a few.
    “Take the money and ride off into the sunset but this is going to set your life in the direction that you should have been on before and you’re going to hate this f***ing sport after February 26.”
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    Jake Paul and Tommy Fury could be lined up for blockbuster rematch due to contract clause for Saudi Arabia grudge match

    JAKE PAUL and Tommy Fury could be lined up for a blockbuster rematch due to a clause in their contract. The pair of celebrity boxing rivals have announced the latest rescheduling of their grudge match, on February 26 in Saudi Arabia.
    Jake Paul and Tommy Fury ahead of their fightCredit: PA
    It came after months of speculation and drawn out negotiations between the opposing camps.
    Paul confirmed that his deal includes a right to rematch if he is beaten, something not afforded to Fury.
    Meaning if the American loses for the first time in the boxing ring, it puts the duo in line for a mega-money sequel.
    Paul, 26, also revealed they will fight over eight scheduled rounds, despite rumours of a ten-rounder.
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    He has twice gone that distance, in points wins over ex-UFC champions Tyron Woodley, 40, and Anderson Silva, 47.
    But Fury, 23, has only ever seen the six-round mark, in his last professional victory in April against Daniel Bocianski, 28.
    The two will meet in a 185lb catchweight bout, which is 2lb lighter than Paul’s last fight, against Silva.
    Fury was 181.4lb in November when he was set to face Paul Bamba, 33, who then withdrew amid a weight disagreement.
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    Paul confirmed there is a financial penalty in place should either be over the limit in the Middle East.
    He said: “There is penalties for not making weight. But Tommy’s light.
    “I’m going to make weight, I’m a f***** professional, so I’ll be right on weight.
    “Tommy’s a little bit lighter, he’s probably like 190 right now. So he’s probably only cutting like 5lbs.”
    Fury has twice pulled out of fighting Paul in the past, with a rib injury in December 2021 and then a US visa issue last August.
    The travel woe still persists today and as a result has brought the duo over to the Saudi desert.

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    Paul remains sceptical on whether his rival will truly make it to the first bell but has come prepared in case lightening strikes for the THIRD time.
    He said: “We have Mike Perry on standby. Let’s go Mike Perry. He’s ready to jump in if Tommy pulls out.”
    Ex-UFC welterweight and now bare-knuckle boxer Perry, 31, was considered as an alternative if Paul could not agree terms with Fury.
    And the YouTuber-turned pay-per-view prizefighter voiced his concerns over whether the fight will finally happen or not.
    Paul said: “A part of me definitely still doubts and it’s scary and it’s annoying and him not showing up to the face to face we were supposed to do right now, it sucks.
    “The kid’s not necessarily reliable but the money’s good man, for him.
    “So, he would just be so dumb and I think he’s probably just tired of Molly making all the money in the relationship.
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    “He’s got a kid now so he needs to help pay for some diapers.”
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    Jake Paul lists TWELEVE reasons he will beat Tommy Fury as he releases gruelling training pictures ahead of fight

    JAKE PAUL has listed TWELEVE reasons he will beat Tommy Fury as he gave a gruelling insight into his fight camp. The YouTuber-turned-boxer is training hard for the latest rescheduling of his grudge match against Fury, on February 26 in Saudi Arabia.
    Jake Paul pictured training to fight Tommy FuryCredit: Instagram @jakepaul
    The American is in camp in DubaiCredit: Instagram @jakepaul
    Jake Paul hits the battle ropes in trainingCredit: Instagram @jakepaul
    They officially came face-to-face for the first time over the weekend at Wembley Arena, as tempers threatened to boil over.
    But Paul appears to have flown back to Dubai, where he will conclude his preparations ahead of the fight 700 miles away.
    The American has been based in sunny Puerto Rico for the past year but has set up shop in the Middle East for his boxing return.
    And Paul released pictures of his training camp, showing off his sparring, conditioning and shadow boxing.
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    He also used the social media post to fire a warning to Fury and make a case for why he has the advantage heading into their bout.
    Paul wrote: “I’m more athletic, have more heart, more of a WHY, more poised, more emotionally intelligent, more spiritually connected, more calculated, more willing to die, more patient, more studied, more willing to learn, more supported and loved then any of my opponents.
    “So in this lifetime I just simply cannot be defeated.”
    Paul, 26, and Fury, 23, attempt to put bragging rights, reputations and unbeaten records on the line for the THIRD time.
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    Fury twice pulled out of facing Paul in the past, due to a rib injury in December 2021 and amid a US visa issue last August.
    But he gets a third crack after the two renegotiated for a pay-per-view blockbuster in the desert.
    Fury has been warned by his champion brother Tyson, 34, and dad John to stay in Saudi and vacate their fighting name if he loses.
    But John also sent out a fierce message of his own, insisting his boy will make it to fight night and will leave Paul on a stretcher.
    He said: “Jake, you think Tommy’s not going to show up. You’re going to be very disappointed and mistaken.
    “Because we’re one million per cent going to be there. We can’t wait to get this fight on with you, mate.
    “There’s no way in the world, in this entire world, that the fight ain’t going to happen, pal.
    “So if you’re dreaming in your own little boys brain, thinking we’re not going to show up and Tommy’s not going to fight you mate, well you’re going to be very wrong.
    “Be prepared to get taken out that ring on a stretcher my friend, because that’s what’s happening to you my friend.
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    “You’ve no chance at all, I don’t give you any chance whatsoever, not a remote chance, not even a puncher’s chance.”
    Jake Paul sparring ahead of his boxing returnCredit: Instagram @jakepaul
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    Prime drink founder KSI’s net worth revealed as accounts show how much YouTuber and boxer has earned in year

    PRIME drink entrepreneur KSI saw assets in his business hit £11.9million last year, new paperwork reveals.The social media influencer, rapper and crossover boxer paid himself a £1m dividend as cash rolled in on the back of his music and promotional work.
    KSI drinking a bottle of PrimeCredit: Getty
    Sales of his Prime Hydration drink – which he promotes with US star Logan Paul – have rocketed since its introduction last year and helped to boost his wealth.
    After creditors, which include a £1.9m tax bill, were paid his business, The Throne Holdings Limited, was left with reserves of more than £5m.
    As well as the bumper dividend KSI, real name Olajide Olatunji, 29, also advanced himself more than £5m from the company, which is due to be paid back with interest.
    As well as a hugely successful music career KSI is one of the UK’s most sought after influencers with three YouTube channels with 41million subscribers and over 10billion video views.
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    His most recent album, All Over the Place, went straight to number one and he has had five top five hits.
    KSI also has a successful career as a celebrity boxer, has acted in a film and says he owns ten properties around the UK.
    In his tell-all Amazon Prime documentary, he gave fans a tour of his stunning three-storey home worth over £10m.
    KSI last boxed in January, knocking out YouTuber Faze Temperrr, 29, to take his boxing record to five wins and one draw.
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    That blemish came against Paul, 27, in 2018 but he won the rematch when they turned professional a year later.
    They have since formed a friendship and in 2022 revealed the launch of Prime – to much success.
    Already it has an estimated value of £18m and has fans so desperate to get their hands on it there have been fights in shops.
    Looking ahead, Prime are set to debut a range of new flavours in 2023.
    KSI and Paul hope that will keep the thirst for Prime going as they enter their second year in business together.
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    Watch Jake Paul’s legs shake during brutal training exercise as he bulks up for Tommy Fury fight

    JAKE PAUL was left with shaky legs during a brutal training exercise in preparation for his fight with Tommy Fury. The YouTuber-turned-boxer is in camp for the latest rescheduling of his grudge match against Fury, on February 26 in Saudi Arabia.
    Jake Paul was left with shaky legs during a brutal training exerciseCredit: Instagram – @mostvaluablepromotions
    Jake Paul is in training to fight Tommy FuryCredit: Instagram – @mostvaluablepromotions
    They officially came face-to-face for the first time over the weekend at Wembley Arena, as tempers threatened to boil over.
    But Paul appears to have flown back to Dubai, where he will conclude his training ahead of the fight 700 miles away.
    The American has been based in sunny Puerto Rico for the past year but has set up shop in the Middle East for his boxing return.
    And it will be business as usual for Paul, who has lofty goals of becoming a world champion in the sport he debuted in just three years ago.
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    He told Sky Sports: “I want to become a world champion.
    “I’m going to become a world champion and these fights are all just stepping stones to get there. I’m slowly improving.
    “I’ve sparred against world champions and done phenomenal against them, so who knows what can happen in two to three years from now when I go into my athletic prime?
    “I’m starting to really, really get this sport and all aspects of it. It’s really actually scary what could possibly happen.
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    “I think not only will I become a world champion, I think I will be a dominant world champion and knock someone out for the belt.”
    Fury twice pulled out of facing Paul in the past, due to a rib injury in December 2021 and amid a US visa issue last August.
    But he gets a third crack after the two renegotiated for a blockbuster in the desert.
    Paul has knocked out ex-MMA champions in Ben Askren, 38, Tyron Woodley, 40, and Anderson Silva, 47, in the past two years.
    But Fury, 23, will be his first opponent with a recognised professional boxing record.
    Although Paul, 26, warned the 2019 Love Island star will suffer the same fate as the fallen trio of former UFC stars.

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    He said: “You can expect Fury face down on the canvas, unconscious and it’s going to happen fast. Get your popcorn but don’t blink.
    “They hate on me beating Tyron Woodley, they hate on me beating Anderson Silva, not understanding that they are both 10 times better boxers than Tommy Fury.
    “So the critics and the sheep who believe Jake Paul hasn’t fought a real boxer, someone his age, they’re technically right and this checks that off. So that’s going to be fun to shut those people up.
    “The kid is good but he’s not great and he’s never been in there with someone who wants it more than him.
    “I’m hyper-competitive and I want to be the best at whatever it is that I do.
    “So I feel like my whole entire life has led me up to this moment.
    “To come in with a different sort of narrative, through YouTube and Disney and to change the sport of boxing, how the promotion’s done, how the fighters are paid, how the events are looking…
    “That excites me, to innovate in this sport that has needed it for the past decade or so.
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    “I’m excited to help this sport.”
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