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    Jake Paul reveals weight and number of rounds for Tommy Fury fight and has ex-UFC star on standby in case Brit pulls out

    JAKE PAUL revealed the full conditions for his fight with Tommy Fury – and confirmed he has a backup opponent on standby. 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 faced off for the first time in London on Saturday nightCredit: Getty
    And Paul, 26, travelled to London to square up to Fury, 23, before Anthony Yarde’s light-heavyweight title loss to Artur Beterbiev.
    Afterwards, the American addressed the media and confirmed they will fight over eight scheduled rounds.
    Paul has twice gone that distance, in points wins over ex-UFC champions Tyron Woodley and Anderson Silva.
    But Fury has only ever seen the six-round mark, in his last professional victory in April against Daniel Bocianski.
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    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, who then withdrew amid a weight disagreement.
    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.
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    “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.”
    Paul also revealed he has a rematch clause in his contract, guaranteeing him a second fight if he loses, something Fury does not have.
    Fury has twice pulled out of fighting Paul, 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.
    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.

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    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-turned 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.
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    “So, he would just be so dumb and I think he’s probably just tired of Molly making all the money in the relationship.
    “He’s got a kid now so he needs to help pay for some diapers.”
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    Fans question Tyson Fury’s loyalty to brother Tommy as video of him hugging Jake Paul emerges

    TYSON FURY’S loyalty to brother Tommy was questioned after a video emerged of him hugging Jake Paul. Paul travelled to London after announcing the latest rescheduling of his grudge match with rival Tommy.
    Tyson Fury was spotted hugging Jake Paul on Saturday nightCredit: TikTok / @joeuk
    And the YouTuber-turned boxer was being interviewed by JOE when world heavyweight champion Tyson paid him a surprise visit.
    He looked on in shock when the Gypsy King burst through the door and faked a punch.
    But the two soon embraced after a light-hearted face off.
    Although fans claimed Tyson’s son was more loyal than he was after the little ‘un left Paul hanging after the American offered him a fist-bump.
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    One said: “Tyson’s son is more loyal than him lol.”
    Another said: “Little man is loyal to his uncle.”
    One added: “Young ‘un knows what’s up.”
    But in defence, one argued: “Tyson Fury knows it’s just business and he just talking to sell tickets.”
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    Paul, 26, and Tommy, 23, put unbeaten records, bragging rights and family reputation on the line on Sunday, February 26 in Saudi Arabia.
    It marks the THIRD time the two will attempt to settle their score in the ring.
    Tommy was forced to pull out in December 2021 due to a rib injury and then last August amid a US visa issue.
    But he hopes it really is third time lucky as his big brother warned him to leave no stone unturned in training camp.
    Tyson, 34, told Sky Sports: “He can’t just go to the ice cream parlour and not train.
    “He’s got to really focus and have the right sparring and everything. He’s got to take it really seriously.
    “He’s got to do the job when he’s in there because it’s not just the opponent. If you take the opponent out of the equation.

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    “There’s big pressure, a big stadium, top of the bill and all that sort of stuff.
    “The thrills and spills of big-time boxing sometimes get to them so it’s going to be interesting to see if Tommy can handle that pressure, which I know he can, but it’s going to be interesting to see him do it in front of the world.”
    Tommy will be the first opponent with a recognised professional boxing record that Paul has faced.
    But the American has beaten ex-MMA champions Ben Askren, 38, Tyron Woodley, 40, and Anderson Silva, 47, in his 6-0 career.
    And Tyson said: “I think he’s a decent boxer.
    “A lot of people think he’s just a YouTube person who doesn’t know how to box but I’ve actually seen him training and I’ve actually seen his fights and I think he’s decent.
    “He’s like a novice professional. He’s only had six fights so he’s exactly as good as he should be at this stage.
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    “He’s not an Olympic boxer but then again neither am I.”
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    Watch Jake Paul’s ‘life flash before his eyes’ as Tyson Fury gatecrashes interview and pretends to punch Tommy’s rival

    TYSON FURY made Jake Paul’s “life flash before his eyes” after gatecrashing his interview and pretending to punch him. Paul travelled to London after announcing the latest rescheduling of his grudge match with Tyson’s brother Tommy.
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    Tyson Fury and Jake Paul embracing

    And the YouTuber-turned-boxer was being interviewed by JOE when world heavyweight champion Tyson paid him a surprise visit.
    The American looked on in shock when the Gypsy King burst through the door and faked a punch.
    But the two soon embraced after a light-hearted face off – although fans were convinced Paul feared for his life.
    One said: “You could literally see the fear.”
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    Another said: “Jake’s life flashed before his eyes.”
    One added: “His whole life flashed there.”
    Another claimed: “He was shook.”
    And even Paul agreed, as he admitted: “I really thought he was going to f***ing punch me when he came in.”
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    Paul and Tommy put unbeaten records, bragging rights and family reputation on the line on Sunday February 26 in Saudi Arabia.
    This is now the THIRD time the two have attempted to settle their score in the ring.
    Tommy was forced to pull out in December 2021 due to a rib injury and then last August amid a US visa issue.
    But he hopes it really is third time lucky as big brother Tyson gave a blunt warning to whoever loses the celebrity boxing bout.
    He said to Paul’s face: “The two guys are putting it on. They’re both undefeated and whoever loses is pretty much f***ed, I think.
    “There’s not a lot to say. It’s like me, when you speak a lot of s*** you have to back it up and that’s it.
    “I’ve been doing these for years, 30-odd times in a row and now it’s time for the big boys to do it. I’m excited, I’m really excited.”
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    Jake Paul has Tyson Fury giggling as he warns he’ll have to disown brother Tommy when he’s ‘knocked out by Disney star’

    TYSON FURY was left giggling after Jake Paul vowed to make him disown his younger brother Tommy. Paul travelled to London after announcing the latest rescheduling of his grudge match with Fury, on February 26 in Saudi Arabia.
    Jake Paul and Tommy Fury come face to face at last in LondonCredit: Reuters
    Tyson Fury sat ringside at Wembley ArenaCredit: BT Sport

    And the celebrity boxing rivals went face-to-face for the very first time and were forced apart by security after a fiery exchange.
    Fury’s heavyweight champion brother Tyson, 34, was sat ringside at Wembley Arena, where Anthony Yarde was beaten by Artur Beterbiev in a thriller.
    And he warned his younger brother must change his name and stay in Saudi if he fails to secure bragging rights next month.
    But former child actor Paul, 26, warned it mounts massive pressure on the younger Fury as he vowed to bury the Love Islander’s boxing career in the desert.
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    He said: “He’s going to get knocked out by a Disney star, plain and simple, that’s it.
    “You’ll see, you’ll see who the real professional boxer is. All these critics, all these people saying, ‘Fight a real boxer.’ Here we go.
    “Tommy has so much to lose, his family is going to disown him when I knock him the f*** out, plain and simple, that’s it.
    “Sorry Tyson, I love you but it’s over for your brother.”
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    Fury, 23, has twice pulled out of fighting Paul, with a rib injury and then a US visa issue.
    The travel woe still persists today and as a result has brought the pair over to the Middle East.
    Paul has knocked out ex-MMA champions Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley and Anderson Silva in his 6-0 career.
    But 8-0 Fury will be the first opponent he has faced with a recognised professional boxing record.
    He told Paul: “I’ve beaten better people than you when I was 14 in the amateurs. I will school you. I’m not an MMA guy.
    “I was beating people better than you when I was 14, when you was messing about on Disney Channel, so don’t come round here pretending you’re about it when you’re not.”
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    Tyson Fury gives X-rated verdict on brother Tommy’s fight with Jake Paul as he gives warning to YouTuber in interview

    TYSON FURY linked up with Jake Paul ahead of the YouTuber’s fight with his brother Tommy and sent them an X-rated warning. The celebrity prizefighting pair have finally announced the latest rescheduling of their anticipated grudge match.
    Tyson Fury linking up with Jake PaulCredit: Twitter
    They will put unbeaten records, bragging rights and family reputation on the line on Sunday, February 26 in Saudi Arabia.
    Paul, 26, is in London to officially face off with Fury, 23, for the first time, having flown in from Dubai where he was in training camp.
    The American met up with Fury’s unbeaten heavyweight brother Tyson, 34, for an unexpected interview.
    And the WBC champion gave a blunt warning to whoever loses the celebrity boxing bout.
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    He said: “The two guys are putting it on. They’re both undefeated and whoever loses is pretty much f****d, I think.
    “There’s not a lot to say. It’s like me, when you speak a lot of s*** you have to back it up and that’s it.
    “I’ve been doing these for years, 30-odd times in a row and now it’s time for the big boys to do it. I’m excited, I’m really excited.”
    The pair’s latest fight announcement marks the third time the two will attempt to settle their score in the ring.
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    Fury was forced to pull out in December 2021 due to a rib injury and then last August amid a US visa issue.
    But he hopes it really is third time lucky as he vowed to bury Paul’s boxing career in the desert.
    He said: “Jake Paul’s boxing career ends on February 26th and I can finally move on with mine.
    “Every time I go out right now, everybody asks me about the Jake Paul fight.
    “After this fight is done, everybody will be asking me how it felt to knock Jake Paul out.”
    But with brother Tyson, and dad John vowing to RETIRE him if he loses, the pressure is on.
    And Paul upped the ante by saying: “I think he’s going to hate the sport of boxing after I’m done with him.”
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    KSI’s MisFits promotion planning for ‘TAG-TEAM match’ as YouTube star teases idea which will ‘change boxing forever’

    KSI’S MisFits boxing promotion are reportedly planning to do a TAG-TEAM match as the YouTuber teased a massive announcement. The YouTube, music and crossover boxing star launched MisFits last year to give a home to celebrity fighting.
    KSI has teased a massive announcement for his MisFits boxing promotionCredit: Getty
    KSI, 29, knocked out online rival Faze Temperrr, also 29, in his last bout at Wembley Arena.
    On the undercard, they included an unprecedented “mystery opponent” with fans kept in the dark until the ring walk.
    And it was revealed KSI’s ex-opponent Luis Alcaraz Pineda, 23, was the surprise man, beating BDave.
    Pineda came out to The Undertaker’s theme music – and it looks like MisFits could take even more inspiration from the WWE.
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    According to The Bread Batch, MisFits are sensationally looking to set up a boxing tag-team match.
    It is claimed former opponents Pineda and BDave would face YouTuber Stromedy and another opponent.
    KSI has not commented on the speculation but warned an announcement is incoming.
    He tweeted: “This Monday, Misfits is gonna change boxing forever.
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    “This has NEVER been done before on the big stage. Watch this space…”
    KSI plans to return to the ring in the summer before eyeing an end of year blockbuster against arch rival Jake Paul.
    But if Paul, 26, is beaten by Tommy Fury, 23, in their February 26 Saudi Arabia fight, the grudge match faces collapse.
    KSI said: “Obviously a lot of people want me to comment on Fury vs Jake Paul.
    “I’ll watch it, I’m going to be watching, keeping a close eye, seeing if Jake is improved or seeing what he’s going to do, seeing what he does.
    “I want to see if Jake wins. If Tommy wins, I’m going to be fighting Tommy, simple as that.”
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    Watch Jake Paul training for Tommy Fury fight as YouTuber says rival will ‘hate the sport of boxing’ after grudge match

    JAKE PAUL gave fans a glimpse into his training camp to fight Tommy Fury – and claimed he will make his rival “hate the sport of boxing”. The celebrity prizefighting pair have finally announced the latest rescheduling of their anticipated grudge match.
    Jake Paul gave fans a glimpse into his training camp to fight Tommy FuryCredit: @betr
    They will put unbeaten records, bragging rights and family reputation on the line on Sunday, February 26 in Saudi Arabia.
    Paul, 26, is in London to officially face off with Fury, 23, for the first time, having flown in from Dubai where he was in camp.
    And his betting company Betr, gave fans a look into some of the American’s training while out in the Middle East.
    Paul was filmed shadow boxing, working on his jab and feints while also doing a balancing drill on a board.

    The pair’s latest fight announcement marks the third time the two will attempt to settle their score in the ring.
    Fury was forced to pull out in December 2021 due to a rib injury and then last August amid a US visa issue.
    But he hopes it really is third time lucky as he vowed to bury Paul’s boxing career in the desert.
    He said: “Jake Paul’s boxing career ends on February 26th and I can finally move on with mine.
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    “Every time I go out right now, everybody asks me about the Jake Paul fight.
    “After this fight is done, everybody will be asking me how it felt to knock Jake Paul out.”
    But with Fury’s brother Tyson, 34, and dad John vowing to RETIRE him if he loses, the pressure is on.
    And Paul upped the ante by saying: “I think he’s going to hate the sport of boxing after I’m done with him.”
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    Logan Paul WOULD beat Mike Tyson as Baddest Man on the Planet is ‘smoking a lot and not a sportsman’, says Beterbiev

    LOGAN PAUL has been tipped to beat Mike Tyson by boxing champion Artur Beterbiev. Tyson, 56, in 2020 made a shock comeback in an exhibition bout against fellow legend Roy Jones Jr, 54.
    Logan Paul has been tipped to beat Mike Tyson by boxing champion Artur BeterbievCredit: Reuters
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    And it opened the door to the possibility of future spectacle fights, with the likes of Logan and Jake Paul among those interested.
    After Logan, 27, took American icon Floyd Mayweather, 45, the eight-round distance in their exhibition in 2021, he backed himself to beat Tyson.
    And even the sport’s only champion with a 100 per cent knockout, who fights Anthony Yarde on Saturday, ratio agrees.
    Beterbiev, 38, told SunSport: “I think Logan Paul can beat Mike Tyson of today because Mike Tyson is an old guy now.
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    “Mike Tyson is smoking a lot today he’s not a sportsman anymore. He’s not a fighter anymore. 
    “Of course Mike Tyson has a big name still but he’s not the same Mike Tyson when he was great back in the days.
    “In his peak he was a monster but now he’s an old guy now. Against Roy Jones Jr, they did a good show but it was just an exhibition of 4 rounds but not a real fight.
    “It was just for show and not really a real boxing ‘fight’. If Mike Tyson and Logan Paul do fight, I think it still will be a show not a good fight, like I said Mike Tyson is an old guy now.
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    “And he can’t fight anymore like the young fighters. Even though Logan Paul is not a boxer but he’s young and he has good health and good cardio.”
    Logan had two fights against YouTube rival-turned now business partner KSI, 29, drawing the first and losing the rematch.
    But a knee injury has ruled him out of a boxing return for the first time since his exhibition with Mayweather.
    His brother Jake, 25, meanwhile is 6-0 as a boxer, having beaten stars of the MMA world in the process.
    But he boldly claimed he would rather fight Beterbiev to Dmitry Bivol, 31, who beat Canelo Alvarez, 32, last year.
    Beterbiev responded: “Tell him to call me, call my promoter.
    “I’m ready to fight him I think it’s an easy fight for me. Do you think it’s a tough fight for me?
    “If I’m a real boxing champion I need to beat guys like Jake Paul in the first round, you know.
    “But maybe something can happen but if I’m a real champion then I should be able to beat this guy in the first round. He just talks.
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    “If he offers me a fight I will give him an answer very fast, within seconds.
    “Jake Paul fought and beat Anderson Silva – who in the UFC did a good job – but boxing is different, it’s not the same.”
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