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      ‘I got your autograph’ – Jake Paul’s fanboy tweet to UFC icon Anderson Silva from ten years ago resurfaces ahead of bout

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      ANDERSON SILVA has gone from idol to rival for Jake Paul – in a fight ten years in the making. The UFC legend is set to face Paul on October 29 in Arinoza in what will be the YouTuber-turned boxer’s toughest test.
      Anderson Silva is set to fight Jake Paul on October 29Credit: Getty
      Jake Paul once idolised Anderson SilvaCredit: Getty

      But the American is full of respect for Silva, having idolised him since he was a teenager.
      In a resurfaced tweet from 2012, Paul tweeted the Brazilian: “do u remember coming to Ohio at Quaker steak and lube ?
      “I got your autograph haha ur the man I’ll never forget that stuff !!”
      Paul, 25, is in training for his sixth professional bout, which had been scheduled for August 6 until chaos ensued.
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      Tommy Fury, 23, pulled out for a second time, having first suffered an injured rib in training before then running into US visa issues.
      Hasim Rahman Jr, 31, had signed to replace Fury but a weight disagreement with Paul saw their bout cancelled.
      Paul last fought in December, knocking out Fury’s substitute Tyron Woodley, 40, who he had already beaten on points four months earlier.
      That added to KOs over online rival “AnEsonGib”, ex-NBA player Nate Robinson, 38, and retired UFC welterweight Ben Askren, 38.

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      Silva, 47, was released by the UFC in 2020 following five losses in six bouts, three of which were on the spin.
      But he has made a successful transition to boxing, having already had a 1-1 record in the ring.
      Silva beat former middleweight world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 36, in June 2021 then knocked out ex-UFC champ Tito Ortiz, 47, in September.
      He will become Paul’s first opponent with a recognised boxing record.
      Julio Cesar Chavez Jr lost to Anderson Silva in 2021Credit: EPA More

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      Jake Paul vows to brutally ‘exterminate’ UFC legend Anderson as YouTuber’s clash with 47-year-old gets green light

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      JAKE PAUL plans to “exterminate” Anderson Silva in what will be the biggest fight of his boxing career.The YouTuber turned boxer, 25, will face the former UFC middleweight champion on October 29 in Arizona.
      Jake Paul will face former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva on October 29Credit: MVP PROMOTIONS
      MMA legend Silva beat former WBC middleweight champ Julio Cesar Chavez Jr last yearCredit: EPA
      Paul is confident of adding Silva’s name to his victim listCredit: Getty
      MMA legend Silva 47, will be the most decorated striker Paul has faced since making his professional debut two years ago.
      But The Problem Child is confident he’ll add the Brazilian’s name to his victim list in emphatic fashion.
      He said: “Anderson ‘The Spider’ Silva is the most versatile fighter the world has ever seen.
      “Just a year ago he outclassed boxing champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., and showed the world why he is often referred to as the greatest fighter of all time.
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      “Every expert, from MMA to boxing, has said Jake Paul won’t fight Anderson Silva.
      “They said Jake Paul is afraid of Anderson Silva, and Jake Paul would lose to Anderson Silva.
      “Well, to all the non-believers – Jake Paul is fighting Anderson Silva. It’s an honour to have the opportunity to share the ring with the greatest UFC striker of all time.
      “On Saturday, October 29, I will walk humbly into the ring, touch gloves with a living legend and do my best to exterminate ‘The Spider.'”
      Silva is relishing the opportunity to further showcase his boxing skills, which he used to beat former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr last June.
      He said: “I know that in life everything has its purpose. Nothing comes just by chance.
      “So, I thank God for my health, my family and my team for providing me with this opportunity to continue doing the thing that I love the most.
      “I believe this will be the biggest combat event of the year and will truly make history in the sport forever. See you on October 29.”
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      Paul has gone a perfect 5-0 since lacing up his gloves professional in January 2020.
      The social media star brutally knocked out former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley in their rematch last December.
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      Jake Paul sends classy message to KSI after it is revealed British YouTuber sold fewer boxing PPVs than US rival

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      JAKE PAUL has sent YouTube and boxing rival KSI a classy message after his latest pay-per-view numbers were revealed.KSI, 29, took on social media star Swarmz and professional boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda on the same night last month inside the O2 and won both fights.
      Paul sent rival KSI a classy message over his PPV buysCredit: EPA
      However, the Brit didn’t take to kindly to Paul’s wordsCredit: Rex
      KSI’s return to the ring drew around 230,000 pay-per-view buys on DAZN in the UK, Ireland and the US, according to The Mirror.
      But it means he failed to out-sell rival Paul, who attracted in excess of 500,000 buys for his fights against Ben Askren and Tyron Woodley.
      Despite what should be seen as a big win for Paul, the American still sent KSI a classy message on Twitter.
      The Problem Child tweeted: “Bulls**t aside, the PPV business ain’t easy.
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      “Congrats to KSI and his boxing company. Those are great numbers.
      “The day we finally settle this, it will break the internet and do some big PPV numbers on Showtime. I’m ready as soon as he feels he is.”

      Paul’s message didn’t go down too well with KSI, who fired back saying”we are not the same”, and accused his rival of trying to “sabotage” his last event.
      KSI replied: “Yeah this is cap. I can literally see your numbers and ours.
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      “We beat your last fight by a HUGE amount ppv wise.
      “Even with your team trying hard to sabotage the event and me having to fight 2 randoms last minute. We are not the same.”
      A fight between the two has been one of the hot topics ever since KSI’s win over Jake’s older brother Logan a few years ago.
      Paul says KSI should focus on getting ready to face him instead of throwing around accusations.
      He said: “If you actually think we tried to ‘sabotage’ your event, then you are dumber than you look.
      “I’m glad you admit they were randoms with no boxing skills though.
      “Honesty comes out in turmoil. Again congrats.
      “Now shut up and keep trying to get ready. HUGE hahahaha.”
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      Jake Paul’s next fight CONFIRMED as YouTuber will face Anderson Silva on October 29 as UFC legend granted boxing licence

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      JAKE PAUL’S next fight has been confirmed for October 29 against Anderson Silva.The YouTuber turned boxer will look to stretch his unbeaten record to 6-0 after the ex-UFC star was granted a boxing licence.
      Jake Paul’s next fight has been confirmed for next monthCredit: Getty
      The clash between the much-maligned star and the 48-year-old Brazilian will take place in Phoenix, Arizona.
      Paul said: “Anderson ‘The Spider’ Silva is the most versatile fighter the world has ever seen.
      “Just a year ago he outclassed boxing champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., and showed the world why he is often referred to as the greatest fighter of all time.
      “Every expert, from MMA to boxing, has said Jake Paul won’t fight Anderson Silva. They said Jake Paul is afraid of Anderson Silva, and Jake Paul would lose to Anderson Silva.
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      “Well, to all the non-believers – Jake Paul is fighting Anderson Silva. It’s an honour to have the opportunity to share the ring with the greatest UFC striker of all time.
      “On Saturday, October 29, I will walk humbly into the ring, touch gloves with a living legend and do my best to exterminate ‘The Spider.’”

      Paul, 25, was originally due to return on August 6 until suffering two fight cancellations.
      The American was twice set to fight Tommy Fury, 23, until the Brit pulled out after suffering an injured rib and then over US visa issues.
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      Hasim Rahman Jr, 31, had signed to replace Fury but a weight disagreement with Paul saw their bout cancelled.
      Paul last fought in December, knocking out Fury’s substitute Tyron Woodley, 40, who he had already beaten on points four months earlier.
      That added to KOs over online rival “AnEsonGib”, ex-NBA player Nate Robinson, 38, and retired UFC welterweight Ben Askren, 38.
      Silva was released by the UFC in 2020 following five losses in six bouts, three of which were on the spin.
      But he has made a successful transition to boxing, having already had a 1-1 record in the ring.
      Silva beat former middleweight world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 36, in June 2021 then knocked out ex-UFC champ Tito Ortiz, 47, in September.
      He will become Paul’s first opponent with a recognised boxing record.
      Silva said: “I know that in life everything has its purpose. Nothing comes just by chance. So, I thank God for my health, my family and my team for providing me with this opportunity to continue doing the thing that I love the most.
      “I believe this will be the biggest combat event of the year and will truly make history in the sport forever. See you on October 29.” More

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      Tommy Fury ‘desperate’ to secure fight with Jake Paul or KSI and ‘NOT motivated by winning titles’, says Tony Bellew

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      TONY BELLEW said Tommy Fury is “desperate” to secure a fight with Jake Paul or KSI and “not motivated by winning titles”. The 2019 Love Islander has twice signed to fight Paul but was withdrawn both times.
      Tommy Fury is linked with a fight against KSI and Jake PaulCredit: Getty
      Tony Bellew said Tommy Fury is ‘not motivated by winning titles’
      And he recently accepted a callout from YouTuber KSI, who won TWICE in one night.
      Fury’s decision to engage in the all-celebrity bouts caused ex-world champion Bellew to change his opinion on the brother of Tyson.
      He told DAZN: “At the start of his career, I was led to believe that Tommy was a serious prospect who had big aspirations to go far in the sport.
      “After watching his first few fights and seeing how desperate he is to secure a fight with these YouTube guys, it’s clear to me that he’s not motivated by winning titles.
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      “It’s all about cashing out with fights against the likes of KSI and Jake Paul.”
      Fury, 23, was due to face Paul, 25, in December but pulled out after suffering a rib injury in training.
      And when they tried to reschedule for August, this time he ran into US visa issues.
      KSI, who himself is eyeing a grudge match with Paul, returned after three years out of the ring.
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      And he made up for lost time by beating rapper Swarmz, 25, and the start of the night and so-called boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda, 23, at the end.
      KSI, 29, wants his second comeback fight in January and called Fury out for it.
      And Bellew, 39, reckons the 8-0 light-heavyweight is better off chasing influencer bouts opposed to making a go in the traditional ranks.
      He said: “To be fair to Tommy, it’s probably the best move considering his ability.
      “I’ll go on record and say that I don’t think he has what it takes to win a British title.
      “It’s stacked domestically at light heavyweight, and you’ve got to go a long way down the rankings before you could find a boxer who you’d fancy Tommy to have success against.
      “His current direction is probably best for business.”
      Jake Paul twice signed to fight Tommy FuryCredit: Getty Images – Getty
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      ‘Neither of them are very good’ – Eddie Hearn fails to split KSI and Tommy Fury but says celeb bout is ‘a huge fight’

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      EDDIE HEARN is unable to split Tommy Fury and KSI ahead of a potentially “huge fight” because “neither of them are very good”. KSI – whose professional debut was promoted by Hearn – returned to the ring after three years out and beat TWO opponents in the same night.
      KSI, promoter Eddie Hearn and Logan Paul in 2019Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      Tommy Fury accepted KSI’s fight calloutCredit: PA
      And afterwards, he called out ex-Love Islander Fury, who accepted.
      Hearn admitted the all-celebrity bout is due to bring in eyeballs but warned not to expect an exhibition of boxing skills.
      He told DAZN: “It’s still a huge fight those two.
      “And it would be competitive, because I’ve said before, and I don’t mean it disrespectfully, neither of them are very good.
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      “They’re not seasoned or skilled fighters, that doesn’t mean it can’t be entertaining.
      “It might be more entertaining watching those guys just unravel in front of the world.”
      KSI, 29, beat Logan Paul, 27, in his pro debut in 2019, a year after drawing in a white collar bout.
      And to make up for lost time, he beat rapper Swarmz, 25, and so-called boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda, 25, on the same night.
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      KSI is eyeing a blockbuster grudge match against Paul’s brother Jake, 25, who is 5-0 in his own career.
      Fury twice signed to fight the American but was withdrawn on both occasions.
      Firstly, in December he suffered an injured rib and was then forced out of the rescheduled bout in August amid a US visa issue.
      Jake is now set to return in October against UFC legend Anderson Silva, 48, who has a 4-1 boxing record.
      But afterwards, the YouTuber-turned prizefighter is eyeing a fight with KSI next year, which Hearn backs him to win.
      He said: “Jake Paul is fighting levels above what we saw on Saturday and I think Jake Paul beats KSI.
      “But KSI looked better, although he was up against nothing. I think I’ll give him credit for looking a bit better than I thought he might.”
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      KSI has suite at Arsenal’s Emirates with punch machine in it… but Logan Paul’s security punched it so hard it BROKE

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      LOGAN PAUL revealed KSI has a punch machine in his Arsenal suite – at least he did until his security BROKE it. KSI – real name Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji – is a massive Gooner and as a result appears to have a box at the Emirates.
      Logan Paul during a visit at Arsenal’s Emirates stadiumCredit: Twitter / @Arsenal
      And the YouTuber-turned boxer recently announced a sponsorship deal with Arsenal alongside former opponent and friend Paul.
      KSI, whose nickname among pals is JJ, recently returned to the ring, beating TWO opponents in one night at the O2 Arena.
      And Paul went to watch from ringside, having seen Arsenal beat Fulham 2-1 earlier in the day.
      It was there he alongside his podcast hosts Mike Majlak and George Janko visited KSI’s box, and broke his punch machine.
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      Majlak said: “Thank you to JJ once again, not only for smoothing things over with the UK audience but also giving us his suite.
      “Which was incredible, that had a punching bag in it that our stupid American asses spent the majority of the game trying to beat his record, which was 740.
      “No one was able to do it until our massive security detail – he’s a brick wall – he hit the bag once and not only did he break the record, he broke the machine.
      “The bag detached, the metal screw evaporated immediately. So JJ, we broke your machine and we’re sorry.”
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      KSI, 29, drew with Paul, 27, in 2018 before winning their rematch by split-decision a year later.
      He returned three years on by beating rapper Swarmz, 25, and so-called professional boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda, 23, on the same night.
      Paul is yet to box since his exhibition bout with Floyd Mayweather, 45, in June 2021 but confirmed he plans for a comeback fight.
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      Logan Paul ‘really hungry to get back in the ring’ and claims he is best YouTube boxer… despite NEVER winning a fight

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      LOGAN PAUL is “really hungry to get back in the ring” and claimed he is the best YouTube boxer… despite NEVER winning a fight. The American was ringside to support his friend and former opponent KSI, who won TWICE in the night of his return.
      Logan Paul wants to make a boxing returnCredit: Reuters
      The all-influencer boxing card inspired Paul to fight again, believing he is the best of the bunch.
      He said on his podcast: “I’m watching the landscape unfold. And I have no wins but I am hungry, I’m really hungry to get back in the ring.
      “I am seeing my comrades do it – and by the way if I didn’t think I was the best – I don’t know if I’d be anything in life. That’s just my mindset.
      “In my head I have to be number one because if I don’t believe it then how the f*** is anyone going to believe it?
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      “So, that is what I believe. But obviously respect to some of the particular greats in this vertical.”
      Paul, 27, first boxed in a 2018 white collar bout against KSI, 29, in Manchester, which ended a draw.
      The pair then turned professional a year later and KSI won the rematch by split-decision.
      Paul would then return in June 2021 against boxing legend Floyd Mayweather, 45, in an eight-round exhibition.
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      And after managing to not get knocked out, the bout ended without a winner.
      The social media sensation, who launched Prime energy drinks with KSI this year, is yet to box since and instead debuted in the WWE.
      But Paul now has his eyes on a fight return and wants to return on KSI’s undercard in January against MMA rival Dillon Danis, 29.
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