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    Jake Paul says fight with his own BROTHER Logan will be biggest boxing PPV of all time… and predicts he will win

    JAKE PAUL believes a fight with his own BROTHER Logan would be the biggest pay-per-view in boxing history – and backs himself to win. The pair of social media stars-turned boxers have both left the door open to an extraordinary bout against each other.
    Jake Paul after beating UFC legend Anderson SilvaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    Logan Paul has been called out by his own brother JakeCredit: Getty
    That is despite their parents pleading for them to drop the idea, but Jake admits the chance to make history could be too appealing.
    Asked by Anthony Pompliano if it would be the biggest PPV ever, Paul said: “I think it is.
    “No one has ever done it before. Like the brothers that both box have never done fought each other.
    “The Klitschkos never did it, Charlo brothers haven’t done it and there’s a bunch of others.
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    “We like talk about it and our parents are like, ‘Absolutely not.’ They get p****d when we even talk about it.
    “But also, gotta give the fans what they want but I’m also not the other that would lose.
    “So he would be the one who would have to live with that result.”
    Logan, 27, has boxed only three times before, first drawing and then losing to YouTube rival KSI, 29, who he now owns energy drink Prime with.
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    The American returned in June 2021 to take boxing legend Floyd Mayweather, 45, the distance in their eight-round exhibition.
    Logan was set to return in January on KSI’s undercard but a knee injury sustained in the WWE ring leaves him sidelined.
    Younger brother Jake, 25, however is now 6-0 after beating UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, in October.
    He announced his return in set for February and the likes of Tommy Fury, 23, and ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 37, have both been sent fight offers.
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    KSI reveals three opponents he could fight next after boxing return including Tommy Fury but says it WON’T be Jake Paul

    KSI has three opponents lined up to fight after his ring return – but admitted it will not be against Jake Paul. The YouTube, rap and crossover boxing star faces Dillon Danis on January 14 at Wembley Arena.
    KSI makes his boxing return against Dillon Danis on January 14Credit: Getty
    Tommy Fury has been called out by KSICredit: Jamie McPhilimey
    It will be KSI’s third bout since returning and already he is looking ahead to future fights with the likes of Tommy Fury.
    But an anticipated grudge match with fierce rival Paul, 25, will not come next as he eyes an end of the year showdown.
    KSI, 29, told Twitch streamer, Kai Cenat: “Who’s next? It could be [Tyron] Woodley, it could be Joe Fournier.
    “Jake Paul’s at the end of the year, we’re working on it. The contract, we’re going back and forth already.
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    “He’s already putting in crazy demands and I’m like, ‘Nah nah nah, who do you think you are?’
    “So, we’ve got to go back and forth so it’s going to take some time. In the meantime, I want to fight some people.
    “It could be Tommy Fury. Bro, I’ve got to show everyone why I’m the GOAT.
    “Bro, I’ve got to show everyone why I came back to the YouTube boxing scene.
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    “To show everyone why I am the ultimate man in this scene, it’s as simple as that.”
    KSI’s rivalry with Paul dates back to his pair of bouts with the American’s brother Logan, 27, which ended in a draw and points win.
    But the online enemies are yet to settle their score in the ring once and for all.
    Paul in October beat UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, in the biggest victory of his 6-0 career.
    Meanwhile, KSI returned after three years out in August beating rapper Swarmz, 25, and boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda, 23, on the same night.
    He considered fighting millionaire businessman-turned 9-0 boxer Fournier, 39 and ex-UFC champion Woodley, 40.
    But he settled on 2-0 MMA fighter Danis, 29, most commonly known as Conor McGregor’s training partner.
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    Tyson Fury predicts Jake Paul would ‘knock KSI out COLD’ as he backs brother Tommy’s hated rival

    TYSON FURY has tipped Jake Paul to batter KSI in a battle of the YouTubers.A grudge match between the social media superstars has been on the cards for nearly three years – ever since Paul defeated KSI’s brother Deji.
    Jake Paul and KSI have been engaged in a war of words for the last three yearsCredit: GETTY
    YouTube sensation Paul has gone 6-0 as a professional boxerCredit: EPA
    And WBC heavyweight champion has tipped the Problem Child to KO KSICredit: GETTY
    Verbal jabs have often been thrown by the pair on social media, but WBC heavyweight king Fury reckons Paul – the rival of his brother Tommy – will strike the telling blow if they ever throw down.
    When asked who would win between the pair, The Gypsy King told ESPN: “Jake Paul, all day every day.”
    Fury, 34, was further pressed on his prediction and replied: “I just think he knocks him out cold.”
    Paul, 25, called out KSI – real name Olajide Olatunji – after seeing his rival win back-to-back fights at the O2 Arena in August.
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    But The Problem Child is adamant the Brit will never share the ring with him.
    Late last month, he tweeted a mock-up picture of himself knocking out KSI with the accompanying caption: “Enjoy this image because he will never fight me.”
    KSI, however, is adamant he will one day face the younger brother Paul – who he wants to close out his boxing career against.
    He said: “I figured it out, you guys will not be happy until I fight Jake Paul.
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    “So that’s why I don’t see the eagerness for you to want me to fight Jake Paul so quickly.
    “I said I’m going to fight him in 2023, the only reason I’ve come back into the boxing scene is to fight Jake Paul and beat him.
    “So I don’t really understand why people are complaining about the people that I fight.

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    “Why don’t we just enjoy the journey? Enjoy the ride because ladies and gentlemen, once I fight Jake Paul, I’m done.
    “I’m not boxing anymore, I would have solidified my legacy and then I’m hanging up the gloves forever.
    “So why do we want to rush that?”
    KSI will throw down with Bellator MA fighter Dillon Danis on January 14Credit: DAZN
    Paul is planning to return to the ring early next year following a unanimous decision victory over UFC great Anderson Silva in October.
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    Jake Paul reveals message he sent Tommy Fury and warns boxing rival he will ‘move on for good’ if offer is not accepted

    JAKE PAUL said he has personally reached out to Tommy Fury and warned he will “move on for good” if his latest offer is not accepted. The pair of celebrity boxing stars are in talks to once again reschedule their pay-per-view grudge match.
    Jake Paul said he has personally reached out to Tommy Fury to get a fight deal doneCredit: Anthony Pompliano
    Tommy Fury is in talks to fight Jake Paul
    Paul recently took to Twitter to accuse Fury of “ducking” him after sending out a “seven-figure” fight contract.
    Now the YouTuber-turned boxer has claimed he sent his rival a direct message in a bid to get a deal over the line.
    He said on Anthony Pompliano’s podcast: “Even now Tommy Fury is creating all these smoke and mirrors and he’s ducking.
    “He wouldn’t respond to my DM. I sent him a DM like, ‘Yo, you have the offer in your inbox, like let’s make this fight happen for the fans.’
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    “He hasn’t even opened it.”
    Paul went on to whip out his phone and read the alleged social media message.
    He said: “I’m sending you an offer tomorrow, we’re either going to do this or move on for good as the fans are fed up.
    “Look at the comments on your tweets this was a big fight and now it’s on the edge of being irrelevant.
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    “Your dad claims you want this, you say you want this and I want this, so sign up.”
    Twice the duo have put pen to paper on a fight but both times Fury has been forced to withdraw.
    Last December he suffered a rib injury and in their rehashed date of August, the Brit was hit with US visa issues which still persist today.
    Paul, 25, in October beat UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, the biggest win in his 6-0 career.

    A month later he travelled to Dubai to watch Fury, 23, box in a late-notice exhibition and the two camps agreed to fight in 2023.
    And Paul claimed Silva, who had a 4-1 record in the ring, is a tougher opponent than Fury.
    He said: “Tommy Fury is a ten times easier fight than Anderson Silva.
    “He doesn’t have the experience, he’s never been in a tough fight, he’s only fought people who are taxi cab drivers.
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    “The dude isn’t tough, he’s not good. He’s never been hit, he’s never been tested.
    “Not only that, he’s only fought in one six round fight, all of his fights before that have been four rounds so he’s never even gone an eight-round fight.”
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    Jake Paul says Tommy Fury is ‘ducking’ him after sending out ‘seven-figure’ fight offer to reschedule grudge match

    JAKE PAUL has accused Tommy Fury of “ducking” him after sending out a “seven-figure” fight offer to reschedule their grudge match.The YouTuber-turned boxer confirmed he will return to the ring in February and Fury is one of the three names in talks.
    Jake Paul has accused Tommy Fury of ‘ducking’ himCredit: Getty
    Tommy Fury has been sent an offer to fight Jake Paul
    But Paul, who also called out Nate Diaz and offered UFC star Paddy Pimblett a $1million sparring session, claimed he has heard nothing back.
    He tweeted: “Tommy Fury ducking. Tyson Fury now trying to get me to fight his dad instead?
    “Nate Diaz ducking. I heard he’s boxing a novice YouTuber?
    “Paddy ducking a spar. Knows I can’t go to UFC HQ. Offered him Jan 5 but happy to fly him out any day he wants that works for us both?”
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    Paul, 25, in October beat UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, the biggest win in his 6-0 career.
    A month later he travelled to Dubai to watch Fury, 23, box in a late-notice exhibition and the two camps agreed to fight in 2023.
    Now Paul has claimed a deal worth over $1million has been put forward.
    He posted online: “Tommy Fury…the contract is with your team. 7 figures. 6x what you made in your last fight. You signing right?”
    Twice the celebrity boxing rivals have put pen to paper on a fight but both times Fury has been forced to withdraw.
    Last December he suffered a rib injury and in their rehashed date of August, the Brit was hit with US visa issues which still persist today.
    It leaves the UK or Middle East as frontrunners to host the long-anticipated bout.
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    Jake Paul hailed by Terence Crawford but pound-for-pound ace wants YouTuber to fight a ‘real boxer’ and NOT an MMA star

    JAKE PAUL received praise by Terence Crawford but was urged to fight a “real boxer” next and NOT another MMA star. The YouTuber-turned prizefighter has slowly began winning the backing of those in the boxing business.
    Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum with Terence CrawfordCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    Jake Paul after beating UFC legend Anderson SilvaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    But he is yet to face a seasoned boxer in his 6-0 career despite beating UFC legend Anderson Silva in October.
    Silva, 47, did have a 4-1 record in the ring but it marked another former MMA champion that Paul, 25, had the beating of.
    Now pound-for-pound star Crawford, 35, wants to see the American step up his competition and face a professional boxer.
    He said on The MMA Hour: “When you look at Jake Paul, he’s been training for years.
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    “He’s been fighting without head gear and fighting in the back of his yard. Jake Paul definitely became a professional in this sport.
    “I just want to see him actually fight a real fighter, At this point in time.
    “Any real boxer. Not an MMA fighter that you’re bigger than. Somebody your weight. Get him a real fight. Test him out.
    “Not somebody in the top-10, just a real fighter that we can say, ‘OK, Jake, you fought such and such, he was ranked 15,’ or something, and we can gauge from there.”
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    Paul has signed to fight 8-0 Tommy Fury, 23, TWICE and 13-2 heavyweight Hasim Rahman Jr, 31.
    Fury was withdrawn amid a rib injury and US visa issue while Rahman pulled out due to a weight disagreement.
    Paul confirmed he will return in February and was sending out offers to three different opponents.
    Fury’s side had revealed talks were ongoing to reschedule the celebrity grudge match in 2023.
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    Five next opponents for Jake Paul after YouTuber announces boxing return including Tommy Fury and ex-UFC star Nate Diaz

    JAKE PAUL confirmed his boxing return is impending and has several opponents eyed in the pipeline. The YouTuber-turned boxer is coming off the biggest win of his 6-0 career in October, beating 47-year-old UFC legend Anderson Silva.
    Jake Paul is set to return in FebruaryCredit: Reuters
    It was his one and only fight of 2022 and Paul, 25, will waste no time in making a quick comeback next year.
    He tweeted: “Next fight in February. Offers out tomorrow to 3 potential opponents.”
    So here, SunSport runs down the options for Paul’s next fight.
    Tommy Fury
    The celebrity boxing rivals still have unfinished business after Fury, 23, was forced to pull out of their two prior proposed fights.
    Paul was ringside at Fury’s last bout this month and the pair soon struck an agreement to finally share the ring next year.
    Both teams have confirmed talks were underway, making the fight the most likely to come next.
    Tommy Fury and Jake Paul are still linked with a grudge matchCredit: BT SPORT
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    Nate Diaz
    Paul has long called out Diaz, 37, but the American’s contract with the UFC prohibited the boxing match.
    Now Diaz has left the UFC, opening the door to make an anticipated cross over to boxing.
    Although Paul has maintained he wants to fight a seasoned boxer next, meaning this could be one for the future.
    Nate Diaz has left the UFCCredit: Getty
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    Andrew Tate
    Ex-kickboxing champion-turned controversial celebrity Tate, 35, has confirmed he would be willing to fight Paul.
    And the pair broke the internet, with over TEN MILLION views, when they squared up in Dubai.
    The fight would be a bonafide blockbuster and certainly in the pipeline but it remains to be seen how soon a deal can be done.
    Andrew Tate squaring up to Jake PaulCredit: @jakepaul

    Hasim Rahman Jr
    When Fury was withdrawn from fighting Paul in August amid a US visa issue, Rahman, 31, signed as his replacement.
    But a weight disagreement saw the bout scrapped on just one weeks notice, with Rahman instead returning at heavyweight against Greg Hardy.
    He was beaten over four rounds, making the son of a legend an enticing option for Paul, should he be hellbent on facing an established boxer.
    Jake Paul and Hasim Rahman Jr were due to fight at MSGCredit: GETTY
    KSI
    The pair of social-media stars come prizefighters look on course to finally settle their score in 2023.
    But Paul is adamant KSI will never fight him so he may send out a fight offer to prove it.
    It seems unlikely that the pair will agree terms before the end of the year at the earliest but stranger things have happened.

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    Jake Paul says KSI will NEVER fight him as YouTube boxing rivals reignite war of words online

    JAKE PAUL reckons YouTube boxing rival KSI will NEVER fight him as the two reignited their war of words online. The pair of social media stars-turned fighters are primed for a colossal grudge match in 2023.
    Jake Paul said YouTube boxing rival KSI will never fight himCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    KSI wants to fight Jake Paul in 2023Credit: Splash
    But Paul remains adamant his great nemesis will not actually fight him.
    Posting a mocked up image of himself knocking out KSI, he posted: “Enjoy this image because he will never fight me.”
    KSI, 29, beat Paul’s brother Logan in their 2019 rematch having drawn in an exhibition bout the year before.
    He then took three years off but made up for lost time in August by winning TWICE in one night.
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    KSI – real name Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji – beat rapper Swarmz and so-called professional boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda.
    Meanwhile Paul, 25, is the more accomplished boxer of the two, currently at 6-0 having just beat UFC legend Anderson Silva.
    KSI has emerged as a leader in the new era of influencer boxing alongside Paul.
    And it is a long-anticipated grudge match against his American rival which he says will ultimately bring a close to his career in the ring.
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    KSI and Jake Paul clashing in the ring in 2020Credit: GETTY
    KSI – who returns on January 14 against Dillon Danis – admitted he will retire once he fights Paul.
    He said on his YouTube channel: “I figured it out, you guys will not be happy until I fight Jake Paul.
    “So that’s why I don’t see the eagerness for you to want me to fight Jake Paul so quickly.
    “I said I’m going to fight him in 2023, the only reason I’ve come back into the boxing scene is to fight Jake Paul and beat him.
    “So I don’t really understand why people are complaining about the people that I fight.
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    “Why don’t we just enjoy the journey? Enjoy the ride because ladies and gentlemen, once I fight Jake Paul, I’m done.
    “I’m not boxing anymore, I would have solidified my legacy and then I’m hanging up the gloves forever. So why do we want to rush that?” More