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    Jake Paul claims KSI’s own fans are ‘starting to lose respect’ for him as he takes aim at rival ahead of boxing return

    JAKE PAUL hit out at KSI and claimed his YouTube boxing rival’s own fans are “starting to lose respect” for him.Paul returns to the ring this weekend in Arizona, against UFC legend Anderson Silva.
    Jake Paul in his open workout ahead of fighting Anderson Silva
    KSI was slammed by Jake Paul onlineCredit: Getty
    Silva caused a storm on the week of the bout by claiming he was knocked out twice in sparring.
    The Brazilian, 47, has since clarified that his comments were lost in translation and also taken from an interview in mid September.
    But KSI, 29, tweeted: “Anderson Silva has said that he’s been knocked out twice before his fight against Jake Paul…
    “Think we know how this is gonna go…”
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    Silva responded: “Young man please don’t try and spread rumors that were simply bad English.
    “You and Jake are such an inspiration to the youth. Build together. Don’t burn.”
    KSI replied: “I have no respect for Jake. He is no inspiration. Only thing he wants to build, is himself.
    “He’s destroyed more bridges than a tsunami. Either way, my bad. Good luck in your fight.”

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    KSI beat Paul’s brother Logan, 27, in their 2019 rematch, a year after they drew in an exhibition bout.
    But a grudge match between the two to settle the score is yet to materialise, something Paul blames the Brit for.
    He posted a series on Instagram DMs from KSI’s fans, who believed their hero was “scared” to fight the American.
    Paul tweeted: “Dear KSI you say all I have is a right hand. So why then are you so afraid to fight me?
    “I’m genuinely curious. Even your own fans are starting to lose respect for you.”
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    Jake Paul’s coach warn they have a ‘secret weapon’ for Anderson Silva fight and promises it will be revealed in the ring

    JAKE PAUL is taking a “secret weapon” into his fight with Anderson Silva – which trainer BJ Flores insisted will be revealed in the ring.The YouTuber-turned boxer returns over the weekend in Arizona, in his first bout in ten months.
    Jake Paul training ahead of his fight with Anderson SilvaCredit: Esther Lin/ SHOWTIME
    But his coach revealed they have been working in secrecy during the hiatus and have a trick or two up their sleeve.
    Flores said: “It’s impossible to handicap how much better Jake has got from last December till now.
    “We brought a little secret weapon into camp and it’s paid off drastically.
    “We’re excited about it and all of Jake’s sparring partners have been saying the same thing. We’ll find out on Saturday.
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    “No hints but it will be obvious after the fight. It’s going to be a drastic difference.”
    Paul last fought in December, knocking out Tyron Woodley, 40, four months after beating the ex-UFC champion on points.
    That added to KOs over online rival AnEsonGib, ex-NBA star Nate Robinson, 38, and retired UFC welterweight Ben Askren, also 38.
    Woodley only filled on under two weeks’ notice after Tommy Fury, 23, pulled out of his grudge match against Paul with a rib injury.
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    The celeb mega-fight was rescheduled for August in New York – but that was soon KOd when Fury suffered US visa issues.
    Heavyweight Hasim Rahman Jr, 31, signed as a substitute, only for lightening to strike twice, this time due to a weight disagreement.
    But it has now paved the way for Paul to return in a night Flores believes will be his coming out party.
    He said: “I think this fight is the fight that opens a lot of peoples eyes because everyone recognises Anderson is a tough guy.
    “Everybody in the MMA world, they all think Anderson is going to win.”
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    ‘A bit too fresh for him’ – Eddie Hearn makes Jake Paul vs Anderson Silva prediction as YouTuber faces UFC legend

    EDDIE HEARN reckons Jake Paul will be too fast and “too fresh” in his showdown with MMA legend Anderson Silva.The YouTuber turned boxer will throw down with the former UFC middleweight champion early on Sunday morning in Pheonix, Arizona.
    Jake Paul will throw down with Anderson Silva early on Sunday morningCredit: AP
    Former UFC middleweight champ Silva will be the toughest test of Paul’s careerCredit: Getty
    Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has tipped Paul to get the better of SilvaCredit: SPORTSFILE
    Future UFC Hall-of-Famer Silva, 47, will be the most decorated striker Paul has faced in his burgeoning career – although Matchroom Boxing chief Hearn believes Father Time will be on side of the YouTuber this weekend.
    He told Betfred: “Anderson Silva is 48 years old now, but he’s an MMA legend.
    “He’s a decent striker as well, and obviously has that victory over a very faded Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
    “I just expect Jake to be a bit too fresh for him.”
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    Paul, 25, goes into his clash with Silva on the back of a brutal sixth-round knockout victory over former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley.
    Hearn has been impressed by what he’s seen of Paul since his debut, saying: “Watching Jake, he’s definitely improving as a fighter.
    “You can see that.
    “He’s in good shape and he’s a strong young man, but he’s probably not going to get as much credit as he deserves if he wins because the argument that he hasn’t beaten a boxer will remain.
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    “Silva is definitely his toughest challenge so far and if he wins he should get the appropriate credit.”
    Improvements aside, Hearn believes The Problem Child will eventually get found out.

    He said: “I don’t think he’s terrible but he’s certainly not going to be competing at world level.
    “Again, we shouldn’t really knock him because many fighters are trying to compete at world level but also won’t make that grade as well.
    “And that’s no disgrace because it’s a very difficult thing to do.
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    “He is improving and he’s given his time to the sport. Good luck to him.”
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    Carl Froch reveals he’d take on Jake or Logan Paul as his last fight if he was to come out of retirement for mega payday

    CARL FROCH has revealed he’d happily lace up his gloves again for a dust-up with YouTube sensation Jake Paul.The four-time super-middleweight champion retired from boxing in the summer of 2015 but has flirted with the prospect of returning to the ring again over the last seven years.
    Carl Froch retired from boxing in the summer of 2015
    But The Cobra would love to come out of retirement to face YouTuber Jake PaulCredit: SHOWTIME
    Froch would happily fight both the Paul brothers on the same night
    And The Cobra admits he’d love to put a sting into the tale of Paul’s burgeoning boxing career.
    He told William Hill: “If I could have one last fight it would be Jake Paul. I’d absolutely smash him to bits, easy.”
    “Jake Paul can’t fight, he’s pretending, he’s conning people.
    “He’s got his audience, I don’t begrudge him – he’s making money and doing what he’s doing. But he’s not a professional boxer.”
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    Paul, 25, has yet to take on a professional boxer during his brief stint in the sport – and Froch believes he’d be wary of facing him if the opportunity presented itself.
    The 45-year-old said: “He knows not to come anywhere near me. He’s bigger than me, he’s 14 stone, he’s younger than me, he’s fresher, he thinks he can fight.
    “I wouldn’t even train for this guy, I’d do a little bit of training.
    “I might do the odd little run to get the heart beating, but I’d take Jake Paul to school and hammer him. He knows it, he wouldn’t fight me. No chance.”
    Froch is so confident of battering Paul he’d be open to facing his older brother Logan on the same night.
    He said: “I’d fight him and his brother on the same night. What they could do is take it in turns, so Jake can do round one and Logan can do round two.
    “So they’re having a four-minute breather between rounds. It’s never been done, it’s exhibition boxing. I’d take them both on.”
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    Logan, meanwhile, hasn’t fought since taking boxing great Floyd Mayweather the distance in their eight-round exhibition last July. More

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    Logan Paul heads for beach break with stunning model girlfriend Nina Agdal ahead of brother Jake’s fight this weekend

    LOGAN PAUL enjoyed a nice beach break with his stunning model girlfriend Nina Agdal ahead of his brother’s return to the ring.The YouTuber turned boxer is set to be ringside for his little brother Jake’s showdown with UFC legend Anderson Silva early on Sunday morning.
    Logal Paul and Nina Agdal recently enjoyed the day at the beach in MiamiCredit: MEGA
    The couple even brought Nina’s dog Daisy to catch some raysCredit: MEGA
    The pair soaked up the rays on sunloungersCredit: MEGA
    Agadal donned an orange bikini top with pink bottomsCredit: The Mega Agency
    YouTuber turned boxer Paul made sure to get some stretches inCredit: MEGA
    But before the madness of fight week got fully underway, Paul decided to enjoy some relaxation time with Agdal at the beach in Miami.
    The pair, 27 and 30 respectively, were spotted soaking up the rays with Agdal’s dog Daisy earlier this week.
    Agdal – the ex-girlfriend of Hollywood superstar Leonardo DiCaprio – donned an orange bikini top with pink bottoms and completed her sun-tanning outfit with a pair of black designer sunglasses.
    Paul, meanwhile, wore a standard black pair of swimming trunks.
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    Relaxation wasn’t solely on the cards for Paul, who was spotted going through a number of stretches on the glistening white beach.
    Paul and Agdal were the picture of happiness as they enjoyed the warm weather and were all smiles when they wrapped up their beach activities.
    Paul and Agdal – a danish supermodel – reportedly started dating one another in June.
    Agdal, 30, has modelled for some of the biggest brands in the world and has also been featured in Sports Illustrated.
    Nina Agdal has modelled for several top brandsCredit: GETTY
    Agdal regularly posts sultry snaps to InstagramCredit: INSTAGRAM@NINAAGDAL
    Agdal used to date Hollywood megastar Leonardo DiCaprioCredit: INSTAGRAM@NINAAGDAL
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    Things are so far going swimmingly for Paul and Agadal – although the former has admitted he’s had difficulties kissing his other half due to a gurgling noise in the back of his throat.
    During a recent episode of his Impaulsive podcast, he said: “It wasn’t quite, (gurgles) excuse me.
    “So that happens to my throat from time to time. It’s become a huge sticking point in my relationship.
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    “I’ll be kissing my girlfriend and I’ll pull back, and I won’t move my mouth and you’ll hear (makes a gurgling noise).”
    He added: “But it happens an uncomfortable amount of times.” More

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    Sidemen Charity Match stars TBJZL, Manny and Jed Brown to join Crawley set-up ahead of potential FA Cup debuts

    SIDEMEN stars Tobi and Manny Brown are set to join Crawley Town’s set-up following their impressive displays in a YouTube charity match.The brothers featured in the social media supergroup’s clash with The YouTuber Allstars late last month.
    Sidemen star Manny Brown has been invited to train with Crawley Town
    Brother Manny has also been invited to train with the Red Devils along with brother Jed
    The duo impressed in the Sidemen’s clash with the YouTube Allstars last monthCredit: PA
    The duo linked up to score three of the Sidemen’s goals in the 8-7 thriller at the Valley Stadium.
    And their displays have prompted League Two side Crawley to invite them – along with brother Jed – to train with the first team next week with a view to potentially playing in the FA Cup.
    An excerpt of a club statement read: “Crawley Town Football Club and WAGMI United are delighted to announce that Tobi “TBJZL” Brown — a founding member of The Sidemen, Europe’s largest YouTube collective — will join the club for training on 1 November, alongside his brothers Manny Brown and Jed Brown.
    “All three players will be further evaluated by coaches and staff during the session for possible inclusion in the team for the Red Devils’ upcoming FA Cup match against Accrington Stanley on 5 November.
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    “Tobi and Manny recently starred in the 2022 Sidemen FC Charity Match in September, where Crawley scouts were on hand to evaluate participating players as part of WAGMI United’s recent partnership with The Sidemen.
    “The brothers combined to score three of Sidemen FC’s eight goals in the victory.”
    Crawley Co-Chairman Preston Johnson said: “We’re excited to have Tobi, Manny and Jed joining us for training on Tuesday, and we’re looking forward to seeing what they can bring to the club.
    “Depending on how they perform, we may extend offers to continue training with the lads on a trial basis and potentially compete for a spot on the bench for the Accrington Stanley match.
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    “As we’ve said before, it’s fairly unlikely they’d get on the pitch unless the game is well in hand, but we want to give them the opportunity to show Lewis and the staff what they can do in training and then go from there.”
    Crawley revealed last month that they’d formed a partnership with the Sidemen.
    And the Red Devils even sent scouts to watch them in action in their showdown with the YouTube Allstars.
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    The remainder of the club statement read: “The FA’s bylaws dictate that any player who has formally registered as part of a club is eligible to be named to the squad and potentially compete in FA Cup matches.
    “And while Crawley Town FC remains fully committed to winning our first-round match, the club also looks forward to the possibility of these new recruits joining our team on a trial basis for training and the matchday experience — and introducing the club to millions of potential new supporters in the process.” More

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    Watch Jake Paul arrive on a HORSE for open workout as YouTube star prepares to commence ‘war’ on UFC icon Anderson Silva

    JAKE PAUL rocked up on a HORSE for his open workout as he prepares to commence “war” on Anderson Silva. The YouTuber-turned boxer returns over the weekend in Arizona, his first bout in ten months.

    And he announced his grand arrival in style, riding into the open workout session on a horse, just days before his battle in the ring.
    Paul, 25, said: “I’m going to war. I feel like a warrior a gladiator, that’s really what this is on Saturday.
    “And I am going to war, this is one of the toughest fighters in the world, a combat sports legend.
    “It’s not going to be an easy fight, so I’ve got to come in on the horse like I’m preparing for battle.”
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    Paul last fought in December, knocking out Tyron Woodley, 40, four months after beating the ex-UFC champion on points.
    That added to KOs over online rival AnEsonGib, ex-NBA star Nate Robinson, 38, and retired UFC welterweight Ben Askren, also 38.
    Woodley only filled on under two weeks’ notice after Tommy Fury, 23, pulled out of his grudge match against Paul with a rib injury.
    The celeb mega-fight was rescheduled for August in New York – but that was soon KOd when Fury suffered US visa issues.
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    Heavyweight Hasim Rahman Jr, 31, signed as a substitute, only for lightening to strike twice, this time due to a weight disagreement.
    And Paul has vowed to take his anger out in the ring against Silva, promising another viral KO.
    He said: “Everything happens for a reason, so I’m just excited to put on a show. I’m trying to get that KO of the year part two.” More

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    Jake Paul sparred world champs before Anderson Silva fight including man who dropped Tyson Fury and Andre Ward’s rival

    JAKE PAUL called on the help of Tyson Fury and Andre Ward’s old rivals to help him prepare to fight Anderson Silva. The YouTuber-turned boxer returns over the weekend in Arizona, his first bout in ten months.
    Ex-world champion Chad Dawson with sparring partner Jake Paul
    Jake Paul sparring with Tyson Fury’s old opponent Steve Cunningham
    But during that hiatus from the ring, Paul has been secretly mixing it with champions of the past.
    That includes Steve Cunningham, 46, the former IBF cruiserweight title holder who in 2013 dropped but lost to Tyson Fury.
    And most recently Chad Dawson, 40, the three time light-heavyweight champ who lost to American great Ward in 2012.
    Paul, 25, said: “Chad Dawson raises my level of competition significantly.
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    “He pushes me to the next level and he makes me have to fight at my best. That’s what’s needed.
    “If I can be in there with Chad Dawson, then I can beat Anderson Silva.
    “I’m super excited for October 29 to go out there and show my speed.”
    Paul last fought in December, knocking out Tyron Woodley, 40, four months after beating the ex-UFC champion on points.
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    That added to KOs over online rival AnEsonGib, ex-NBA star Nate Robinson, 38, and retired UFC welterweight Ben Askren, also 38.
    Woodley only filled on under two weeks’ notice after Tommy Fury, 23, pulled out of his grudge match against Paul with a rib injury.
    The celeb mega-fight was rescheduled for August in New York – but that was soon KOd when Fury suffered US visa issues.
    Heavyweight Hasim Rahman Jr, 31, signed as a substitute, only for lightening to strike twice, this time due to a weight disagreement.
    But Rahman is a frequent switch-hitter, meaning Paul accustomed himself to sparring southpaws, a blessing in disguise for his fight with Silva.
    Coach BJ Flores said: “We’ve had Richard vanSiclen, who is 13-0. We’ve had Chad Dawson, who’s a former world champion.
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    “We’ve had Steve Cunningham and a lot of good guys in camp boxing with Jake who are very good southpaws.
    “Southpaws who have been around for a long time just to give Jake that look over and over again and make sure he’s comfortable when he gets in the ring.”
    Jake Paul sparring during his training campCredit: Adi Muhtarevic More