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    Tyson Fury says brother Tommy can ‘stay in Saudi Arabia’ if he fails to ‘chin’ Jake Paul in anticipated grudge match

    TYSON FURY said brother Tommy can “stay in Saudi Arabia” if he fails to “chin” Jake Paul in their fight. The celebrity boxing rivals are set to announce the latest rescheduling of their grudge match, slated for February 25 in the Middle East.
    Tyson Fury said Tommy can ‘stay in Saudi Arabia’ if he fails to ‘chin’ Jake PaulCredit: Social Media – Refer to Source
    Jake Paul is in talks to fight Tommy FuryCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    And as confirmation nears, Fury is backing his younger sibling all the way but warned there will be consequences if he loses.
    He told talkSPORT: “I don’t think it’s been officially announced, but I hear an announcement is imminent.
    “They are finally getting it on and are going to throw down. The two YouTube people get to battle it out for the king of the YouTubers.
    “It’s going to be fun, and I expect Tommy to chin him. If he doesn’t he can stay in Saudi Arabia.”
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    The two are now trying to settle their score in the ring for the THIRD time.
    Tommy, 23, was forced to pull out in December 2021 due to a rib injury and then last August amid a US visa issue.
    The travel woe still persists today, which left the UK and Saudi as frontrunners to host the bitter bout.
    Paul, 26, even offered to travel to Manchester on February 18 and fight Fury in enemy territory.
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    But a more lucrative deal in Saudi Arabia a week later was proposed and looks to have won the race.
    Tommy last boxed in Dubai in November in a last-minute exhibition against Rolly Lambert, 33.
    Paul was a special guest commentator that night and slammed the six-round bout from ringside.
    It came a month after the American beat UFC legend Anderson Silva, 46, over eight rounds.
    It kept the anticipated clash between the unbeaten two alive and Tommy’s dad John doubled down on the punishment if his son is beaten.
    It’s going to be fun, and I expect Tommy to chin him. If he doesn’t he can stay in Saudi Arabia.Tyson Fury on brother Tommy’s fight with Jake Paul
    He told Freebets: “There is no more boxing for him if he loses. But, I am 100 percent confident he will knock him out.
    “It’s a big ask for Jake Paul, because Tommy is much better than what he’s faced before, so fair do’s to him.
    “It’s a foregone conclusion that Tommy will win. We are not leaving a stone unturned and are training as if this were against a world-class fighter.
    “He’s working really well. Tommy will be very famous on the 26th of February.”
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    Erik ten Hag defends £86m ace Antony after he was blasted as a ‘YouTube player’ – but reveals what he must do to improve

    ERIK TEN HAG has launched a defence of £86million star Antony after he was slammed as a “YouTube player”.The Brazilian joined Manchester United last summer but has had some negative attention for his flashy playing style.
    Antony has been criticised for not contributing enough since his summer move to Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
    Boss Erik ten Hag has defended the BrazilianCredit: AFP
    Antony was criticised after the Red Devils’ defeat by Arsenal on Sunday, with club legends Rio Ferdinand and Gary Neville demanding he contributes more to the side.
    The 22-year-old has scored five times in his 19 United appearances in all competitions – but has not registered a single assist and is often showboating.
    Manager Ten Hag has defended Antony but admitted the Brazilian can improve.
    United’s manager said: “He can do better, I see space for improvement.
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    “For instance, and I think also you know this, we want him to be more direct and be more involved.
    “But, as I said, the team is performing better if he is on the pitch.
    “That’s a good thing, that’s a good base to build further. I think he has already made an improvement.
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    “In his first three [Premier League] games, he scored three goals.
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    “Now he was scoring against Everton [in the FA Cup], he was scoring against Charlton [in the Carabao Cup], so also that fact, he has an impact.
    “But I think with his capabilities, with his talents, he can do even more. But as I said, I think he has made a [good] contribution in the team.”
    The message came before United’s Carabao Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest as they look to earn their spot in the final.
    Neville’s comments came after Antony was subbed against Arsenal, as he spoke on The Gary Neville Podcast: “I wish they had better quality up front in the final third.
    “Obviously Sancho’s not out there and you would expect that Manchester United would have better options from the bench, but they haven’t at this moment in time.
    “I want to see a little bit more from Antony, to be honest with you. £90million signing.
    “I think that to have to take him off is a disappointment because you’d like to think that, like Martinelli and Saka, who are also young players, that Rashford and Antony could have been the ones on the other side of it that could have counter-attacked for United.”
    Neville went on to suggest that the former Ajax star still has “a bit of work to do”, should he want to improve at United.
    He added: “It’s just not quite happening for him at this moment in time.
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    “He’s got a bit of work to do.
    “He’s got obviously some growth to go through and obviously, he’s newer to England than the other two are, but they’re little complaints at this moment in time.” More

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    Aaron Chalmers calls out Jake Paul, Tommy Fury and KSI ahead of Geordie Shore star’s shock fight with Floyd Mayweather

    AARON CHALMERS has called out Jake Paul, Tommy Fury and KSI ahead of his shock exhibition fight with Floyd Mayweather. The Geordie Shore star was announced as the latest crossover boxing opponent for Mayweather to face in an exhibition bout.
    Floyd Mayweather is set to face Aaron Chalmers in his next exhibitionCredit: AFP
    Aaron Chalmers has called out Jake Paul, Tommy Fury and KSICredit: Getty Images – Getty

    Chalmers, 35, welcomes the American legend to a British ring for the first time ever on February 25 at the O2 Arena.
    And he is hoping to line up the biggest names from the celebrity-boxing scene after sharing the ring with boxing royalty.
    Chalmers tweeted: “The king is back @KSI @tommytntfury @jakepaul. Let’s fight this year once I smoke @FloydMayweather.”
    The reality TV favourite in 2017 turned to professional MMA and went on to amass a 5-2 record, even signing for American promotion Bellator.
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    But last year he made a switch to boxing and beat Alexander Zeledon, 32, on points over four rounds.
    Meanwhile Mayweather, 45, officially retired in 2017 after beating ex-UFC champion Conor McGregor, 34.
    But he has returned for five exhibitions since against stars of the MMA, social media and boxing world.
    His most recent came in November against YouTuber Deji, 26, which he won in six rounds.
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    Mayweather initially revealed Muay Thai veteran Liam Harrison, 37, as his return opponent for his UK debut.
    But Harrison was forced to deny ever signing to fight and pulled out amid a knee injury.
    So Chalmers, who approached a member of Mayweather’s team personally, threw his name into the hat.
    And his celeb background mixed in with a degree of fighting experience was enough to convince The Money Team into offering him a deal.
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    YouTube stars iDubbbz and Alex Wassabi to headline Creator Clash 2 in April in celebrity-packed event

    SOCIAL media sensations iDubbbz and Alex Wassabi will fight on the second instalment of Creator Clash.Creator Clash 2 will take place in Tampa, Florida on April 15 – the working date for the eagerly-anticipated lightweight showdown between Ryan Garcia and Gervonta Davis.
    YouTube star Alex Wassabi will be back in the ring in AprilCredit: INSTAGRAM@ALEXWASSABI
    He will throw down with fellow social media star iDubbbz at Creator Clash 2Credit: TWITTER@IDUBBBZ
    And the Florida fight show will be headlined by iDubbbz’s clash with Wassabi.
    IDubbbz – real name Ian Kane Jomha – said of the show: “I am so proud of the fighters and how seriously they’re taking this.
    “It’s a testament to their commitment and character, along with their commitment to a good cause.
    “All of our fighters are students of the game, learning and appreciating ‘The Sweet Science’ of boxing as they have been training for months with professional boxing coaches and dedicating themselves fully to an intense training regimen.
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    “Boxing is truly like no other sport in the world and it’s going to be one hell of an event!”
    IDubbbz is relishing the bout, tweeting: “I will make Alexander Horseradish pay for what he did to to KSI…”
    Both men are no strangers to stepping into the ring having both boxed once before.
    iDubbbz locked horns with fellow social media star Dr Mike on the inaugural Creator Clash show last May and won the bout via decision.
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    Wassabi, meanwhile, was in action last March – locking horns with KSI’s younger brother Deji.
    The American came out of the contest victorious, winning a controversial split decision.
    Wassabi was due to face KSI last August but was forced to pull out of the contest after suffering a “serious injury.”
    He said on Instagram: “With all these rumours going around, there’s only two things that are true.
    “I’ve recently suffered a serious injury and I will be back very soon.
    “You don’t play with concussions. new fight date announcement on the way.” More

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    Laura Woods says it’s ‘getting hot’ as Ally McCoist accidentally exposes his naked torso and she ‘has to leave the room’

    LAURA WOODS admits she got an eyeful when TalkSPORT co-host Ally McCoist accidentally revealed a bit of flesh when taking his jumper off.The popular breakfast show duo on the station love a bit of flirty banter and they were at it again this morning – when YouTube viewers got a surprise look at the former Rangers star’s torso.
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    Woods said: “We are live on Youtube so you can come and watch us and see our gleeful faces at 8.34 in the morning. 
    “I think we look alright this morning, don’t we?”
    When McCoist replied “perfect” Woods added: “Ally actually took his jumper off this morning and accidentally revealed his naked torso.
    “And we were all very impressed.

    “You look in great shape, Ally McCoist.”
    McCoist wasn’t about to downplay the incident, replying: “It’s a long time since I’ve seen you salivate!”
    Woods continued: “I know, I had to leave the room!
    “Just the memory of it … it’s getting hot in here, isn’t it?”
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    Just days ago, McCoist had left his talkSPORT co-host speechless when the Rangers legend’s rarely seen MODELLING photos came to light.
    The duo were chatting about Manchester City ace Erling Haaland’s shoot for fashion magazine GQ when attention was turned closer to the studio.
    The Norwegian superstar, 21, is the cover star of the long-running mag’s latest issue.
    Haaland can be seen sporting some rather different looks, letting his long blonde hair down.
    But after McCoist and Woods had their say on the striker’s fashion choices, fellow host Sam Ellard decided it was time to focus on someone else.
    Coisty, seeing what was coming, said: “Oh, here we go. Here we go.”
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    Inside KSI and Logan Paul’s booming Prime business as YouTube sensations take world by storm – and now worth £18MILLION

    BOXING rivals-turned-business partners KSI and Logan Paul have taken the world by storm with their Prime hydration drink. The pair, who twice fought each other with the first ending in a draw and KSI winning the rematch, launched the company in 2022.
    Logan Paul and KSI launched Prime in 2022Credit: Instagram/@drinkprime
    KSI drinking Prime after a fightCredit: PA
    Prime has become the most in-demand drink on the shelves
    And it has become somewhat of a sensation across the globe, especially in the US and UK.
    According to Dealroom.co, Prime already has an estimated worth of £18million but the pair believe it can gross billions in the future.
    But how did it get to this position?
    Well, KSI and Paul are not strictly the brains behind the business, as revealed by The Sun on Sunday.
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    That is actually down to publicity-shy American duo Trey Steiger and Max Clemons, who own the firm that created the drink.
    The pair, both in their twenties, met at school in Louisville, Kentucky, and now control a drinks empire experts say is set to produce ten million bottles a year, making more than £85m.
    They own company Congo Brands, which in turn owns Prime Hydration in the US and in the UK.
    Creators Trey and Max set up the Prime brand in early 2022, recruiting KSI and Paul, and using a similar business model they first employed four years ago for gym supplement Alani.
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    But Companies House accounts show neither control Prime Hydration UK — owned by its US parent, which in turn comes under the umbrella of Trey and Max’s Congo Brands.
    KSI, 29, and Paul, 27, believed to have ownership in Prime, have done an amazing job in promoting the brand.
    In the UK, it was exclusive to Asda, before Aldi also produced limited stock.
    They are also a sponsor of Arsenal, with bottles available at the Emirates on matchday.
    The high demand and limited distribution of Prime has caused chaos around the nation.
    Footage has shown riots in Asda stores when new stock has arrived while other smaller stockists have sold it at castly inflated prices.
    Trey Steiger is part-owner of Prime
    Max Clemons is the other owner of Prime
    KSI and Logan Paul have created a sensation in PrimeCredit: instagram/DrinkPrime
    One particular shop in Wakefield – called Wakey Wines – has infuriated KSI for selling rare cans for a whopping £100.
    He fumed on talkSPORT: “There’s a guy called ‘Wakey Wines’ and I don’t know if it’s a joke or not, but either way it’s terrible practice.
    “People want to try these drinks and they have not got the chance to try the drinks.
    “They see me promote it and I know a lot of people are inspired by me and interested in the things that I promote… so when people saw that I was promoting Prime they wanted to try it.
    “But, now you have people who are bulk buying and selling it for stupid prices and taking advantage of the hype and I hate it.”
    Despite the major success of Prime – not even in its first year yet – KSI revealed neither him or Paul have earned a penny.
    Prime sponsors ArsenalCredit: https://www.arsenal.com/arsenal-prime-hydration-drink-partner-ksi-logan-paul-emirates-stadium
    Aaron Ramsdale drinking from a Prime bottleCredit: MatchDay Images Limited
    Responding to re-sells, KSI tweeted: “This annoys me so much.
    “We’re trying so hard to increase the supply as much as possible to try and combat the black market selling.
    “Me and Logan ain’t made any money from Prime. It’s all going back into the business to increase the supply. We’re trying people.”
    Looking ahead, Prime are set to debut a range of new flavours in 2023.
    Blue Raspberry, Lemon Lime, Tropical Punch, Strawberry Watermelon and Orange Mango are set to hit the shelves.
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    The brand has confirmed the drinks, which are currently out in the US, will be reaching the UK in April.
    KSI and Paul are hoping to keep the thirst for Prime going as they enter their second year in business.
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    Eddie Hearn makes his prediction for Jake Paul fight against Tommy Fury with announcement IMMINENT

    EDDIE HEARN has weighed in on Jake Paul’s imminent fight with Tommy Fury and revealed who he “frighteningly” makes a “big favourite.” The celebrity boxing rivals are set to announce the latest rescheduling of their grudge match, slated for February 25 in Saudi Arabia.
    Tommy Fury and Jake Paul are set to fight on February 25Credit: BT Sport
    Eddie Hearn at the OVO Arena Wembley in OctoberCredit: Sportsfile
    And despite their rocky relationship, Hearn has backed Paul to win, even though he is the more inexperienced fighter on paper.
    He told iFL TV: “I think it’s a good fight. Frighteningly, I make Jake quite a big favourite in the fight. But I think it’s a good fight.
    “If that was a – I can’t say if that was a boxing match because it is a boxing match – but that is like a sort-of 50/50 fight.
    “Talk about levels, a good fight for an undercard. It just so happens Jake Paul is a huge name and built a great profile.
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    “And Tommy Fury is a big name as well so they can do a main-event and make a load of money. And I think it’s quite an interesting fight.”
    The two are now trying to settle their score in the ring for the THIRD time.
    Fury, 23, was forced to pull out in December 2021 due to a rib injury and then last August amid a US visa issue.
    The travel woe still persists today, which left the UK and Middle East as frontrunners to host the bitter bout.
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    Paul, 26, even offered to travel to Manchester on February 18 and fight Fury in enemy territory.
    But a more lucrative deal in Saudi Arabia a week later was proposed and looks to have won the race.
    Fury last boxed in Dubai in November in a last-minute exhibition against Rolly Lambert, 33.
    And Paul was a special guest commentator and slammed the six-round bout from ringside.
    It came a month after the American beat UFC legend Anderson Silva, 46, over eight rounds.
    Silva became the third ex-MMA champion Paul has beaten, after Ben Askren, 38, and Tyron Woodley, 40.
    And with Fury facing largely only journeymen opposition – common for any prospect at the start – Hearn believes Paul is a greater threat.
    He said: “Jake Paul – and this is quite worrying – is levels above any fighter Tommy Fury’s ever boxed.
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    “But I’ve watched some of Tommy, he hasn’t looked very good recently. But can he fight? I dunno.
    “If he can fight and he’s actually a genuine prospect, he’ll beat Jake. If he’s not very good, he’ll get beat. But I like it. I quite like the fight.”
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    Floyd Mayweather was set to fight YouTuber AnEsonGib in London before boxing legend ‘got greedy’ as talks broke down

    FLOYD MAYWEATHER was allegedly set to fight YouTuber AnEsonGib next month before his “greed” scuppered the deal.The unbeaten American boxing legend, 45, was already set to show off his skills in the UK next month.
    AnEsonGib was allegedly due to face Floyd Mayweather in the UKCredit: Instagram @anesongib
    ‘Greedy’ Floyd Mayweather Jr. (C) scuppered the fight with his demandsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    But his original bout against Liam Harrison was KO’d on Friday after the Brit suffered a knee injury.
    Now Mayweather has announced he will fight Geordie Shore’s MMA star Aaron Chalmers at the O2 Arena instead.
    However, YouTuber turned boxer AnEsonGib, who has a pro record of 1-1, was set to be his opponent.
    That’s according to the Brit’s promoter Liam Chivers, who told Fred Talks Fighting: “We managed to get the venue and a couple of date options ready for them. I agreed Gib’s deal with the investors separately. 
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    “One of the big things in this business, believe it or not, people think TMT scam people, they didn’t pay Logan Paul… I know Logan didn’t have a purse but there may have been backend PPV that I don’t know about of which they may have just not paid him that I don’t know about as the costs off-set it.
    “But I’m not going to take that risk with Gib, contracting with TMT and have them collect all the revenue from the seats and PPV and then hope we get our bit for Gib later. So it had to be through a third party with guarantees.
    “We did all that hard work and we made that fight, Floyd approved Gib. We agreed verbally with Floyd and his team to fight Gib on that February 25 card and it was all set.”
    Chivers then added: “Then Floyd got greedy. Floyd wanted too much up-front, there was a lot of risk up-front, and the discussions just dragged.
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    “We were ready to sign this before Christmas but every day this goes on you just think the chances of it happening just go down and down. 
    “So, of course, he’s not going to pay for his team to assemble and Abdul to start his camp and come here to train.
    “Then it came to the New Year and we heard from the investors that they had just completely gone cold on the idea.
    “The time is too short now as we’d like to have built it up for at least a couple of months, make it big and allow Gib to do all of this promotional content that we have sold to them that he would do and they just weren’t getting on quick enough with Floyd.
    “It came to the point where two weeks ago was our deadline, so we said that’s our cut-off, we are out.
    “The investors were out and TMT said they would run it, so obviously they’re just going to take the pot of money and then you’d be re-negotiating with them for a much lower amount for Gib.
    “We’ll try and keep in touch with the Mayweathers and something may happen in the future but the long and short of it is we didn’t like the financial structure of being contracted to TMT instead of the investors and having no control over anything.”
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