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    Logan Paul’s boxing return in January set to be scrapped after WWE star suffers horror knee injury in Roman Reigns match

    LOGAN PAUL’S boxing return in January is set to be scrapped after he suffered a horror knee injury against WWE champion Roman Reigns. The YouTube, boxing and pro wrestling star challenged Undisputed Universal champion Reigns in only his third in-ring match.
    Logan Paul’s boxing return in January is set to be scrapped aCredit: Reuters
    Logan Paul suffered a horror knee injury in his WWE title match with Roman ReignsCredit: Instagram / @loganpaul
    Despite losing, Paul put on a thrilling performance but paid the price in the form of an agonising injury.
    The American revealed he suffered a torn meniscus, medial collateral ligament and potentially anterior cruciate ligament damage.
    Paul, 27, posted a picture on his Instagram which revealed he was receiving an X-ray.
    It is due to all-but confirm his plans to return to the ring in the new year will be shelved.
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    Paul was going to return on January 14 on the same card as his former opponent-turned business partner KSI.
    He has not boxed since June 2021, when he took ring legend Floyd Mayweather, 45, the distance in their exhibition.
    Before that, he drew in a similar bout with KSI, 29, before losing their rematch a year later.
    But for the past year, Paul’s efforts have been focussed in the WWE which culminated in a title match with Reigns.
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    Even his brother Jake, a 6-0 boxer, got involved as he attacked Jimmy and Jay Usos, but could not help Logan to victory.
    Afterwards, Jake, 25, said: “I just wish I was out there sooner to help Logan.
    “But I mean, Roman Reigns is dope. He’s cool, he’s a great fighter.
    “But at the end of the day, if we do this for a little bit longer, the Paul brothers will be the WWE champions.”
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    Jake Paul open to joining WWE with brother Logan and says YouTube stars will be future champions after Crown Jewel match

    JAKE PAUL is open to joining the WWE with brother Logan and said they will be future champions after starring at Crown Jewel. Logan, in just his third in-ring match, challenged champion Roman Reigns for the Undisputed Universal title in Saudi Arabia.
    Jake Paul attacked The Usos in his WWE debutCredit: WWE
    Roman Reigns beat Logan Paul in their title matchCredit: WWE
    And little brother Jake also made his first WWE appearance after storming into the ring to attack The Usos.
    The YouTuber, who now has has six wins from six fights as a boxer, says he is ready for future work with the WWE.
    He said: “For sure. For sure, why not? You know, that was so much fun, and I know we can take it a long way, and I loved it.
    “I loved everything about it, and everyone here, everyone in the WWE was super nice, super helpful.
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    “So it just seems like an amazing company to be a part of.”
    Logan, 27, went on to lose the match and suffered a horror knee injury in the process.
    Jake, 25, came into the main-event midway through to attack Reigns’ “Bloodline” family, knocking out Jimmy and Jay Usos.
    The American is hungry for more and predicted he will hold WWE gold alongside Logan.
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    Jake said: “The Bloodline, whatever bro. I just wish I was out there sooner to help Logan.
    “But I mean, Roman Reigns is dope. He’s cool, he’s a great fighter.
    “But at the end of the day, if we do this for a little bit longer, the Paul brothers will be the WWE champions.”
    Jake Paul with WWE legend Triple H and brother LoganCredit: Twitter / @TripleH More

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    KSI looks dapper in suit and hat as he and Sidemen stars Tobi Brown, Joshua Bradley and Vikram Barn watch West Ham clash

    YOUTUBE sensation KSI dressed up sharply as he and his fellow Sidemen stars watched West Ham’s clash against Crystal Palace. A late Michael Olise strike put on a dramatic finish to the game as The Eagles took all three points back to South London.
    KSI appeared to be enjoying his time in the suitCredit: Rex
    The Sidemen group posed for a photo next to West Ham icon Carlton ColeCredit: Rex
    The group also held custom-made shirts, each with their own gimmicksCredit: Rex
    Seemingly taking a break from their own jobs as entertainers, four members of the Sidemen were in attendance at the London Stadium.
    And they came suited and booted with a dazzling array of suits and hats.
    KSI, founder of hydration drink PRIME alongside Logan Paul, rocked up in a blue suit with a pink interior paired with a bow tie and hat.
    Tobi Brown, also known as “TBJZL”, went with a more clean and less eye-catching look than his co-star, though that’s not to say it wasn’t as sharp.
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    Tobi was denied the opportunity to make his pro debut in the FA Cup on Saturday after being handed a trial by Crawley.
    However, despite not featuring during the game against Accrington, Tobi and his fellow trialist brothers may still feature for the club in the future.
    Joshua Bradley, who goes by the name “Zerkaa”, countered Tobi and KSI with an appropriate claret suit.
    He was followed in this by Vikram Barn, also known as “Vikkstar”.
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    But while Josh went for a suit with a similarly clean look to Tobi’s, Vik donned a fit blended with some slightly more vibrant diamond shapes.
    The quartet even had time to pose alongside West Ham icon Carlton Cole, which Ethan Payne – one of the group’s missing members – would have loved due to being a fan of the Hammers.
    The Sidemen group is made up of seven members and boasts a following of over 17 million on YouTube making them the UK’s largest YouTube collective.
    Each of them starred in the thrilling Sidemen Charity Match in September, which sold out Charlton’s ground The Valley and had a peak viewing of 2.5m on YouTube. More

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    Floyd Mayweather reveals talks to fight in the UK in February after exhibition British YouTube boxing star Deji

    FLOYD MAYWEATHER has revealed talks to fight in the UK in February after his exhibition with British YouTube boxing star Deji.Mayweather returns to the ring on November 13 in Dubai, against Deji, brother of social media sensation KSI.
    Floyd Mayweather revealed talks to fight in the UK in February
    The boxing legend has had four exhibition bout since officially retiring in 2017 after beating UFC superstar Conor McGregor.
    That has taken him around the Far East, America and now Middle East – but the UK could be next.
    Mayweather, 45, revealed, alongside his promotional partner Keane Anis and Global Titans, that talks are already underway.
    He said: “What’s so great about this fight is, we’re able to come together.
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    “And actually, Keane from FrontRow as well as Global Titans, he spoke to me and what is it February?
    “February we’re looking forward to coming here and putting on an exhibition for the fans in the UK.
    “Because I never got to come over here and actually fight here when I was actively fighting.
    “Hopefully, in February we can come over here and do an exhibition if it’s possible.”
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    Mayweather’s most recent exhibition was against MMA fighter Mikuru Asakura, which he won in two rounds in September.
    That came after facing featherweight kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa, YouTuber Logan Paul and ex-sparring partner Don Moore.
    But he returns at the Coca-Cola Arena next weekend against Deji, 25, who in August claimed his only win in four fights.
    Floyd Mayweather and Deji ahead of their exhibitionCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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    ‘Don’t hate me cause you ain’t me’ – Nate Diaz hits back at Michael Bisping after UFC legend backs Jake Paul in fight

    NATE DIAZ brutally fired back at Michael Bisping after he was picked to LOSE against Jake Paul. Diaz is linked with a boxing match against YouTuber-turned prizefighter Paul.
    Nate Diaz brutally fired back at Michael Bisping
    Jake Paul after beating UFC legend Anderson SilvaCredit: Reuters
    And UFC legend Bisping backed the American social media sensation to win, drawing a furious reaction.
    Dia, 37, posted a picture of Bisping getting knocked out by Dan Henderson in their 2009 fight.
    And he captioned it: “The only fight I ever saw by this goofy f*****. Don’t hate me cause you ain’t me MB.”
    Diaz was ringside to watch Paul beat UFC icon Anderson Silva, 47, to go 6-0 and secure the most credible win of his career.
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    It has paved the way for the pair to potentially meet in the ring later next year.
    And Bisping has hedged his bets on Paul, who has formerly beaten ex-UFC pair Ben Askren, 38, and Tyron Woodley, 40.
    He said on his YouTube channel: “Listen, with boxing gloves on, I don’t think it will be a good idea for Nate Diaz.
    “Nate Diaz was a tremendous mixed martial artist. He beat some phenomenal people, had a tremendous career. He lost some fights and he won a lot of fights.
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    “The jiu-jitsu would be gone, the kicking game is gone, the general craftsmanship and the gameplans and the adversity of attacks, punches, kicks, knees, elbows, strangles, chokeholds, triangles, takedowns, you name it.
    “That’s what Diaz could do. Those are the advantages he’d have over a Jake Paul.”
    Bisping, 43, added: “If he was to fight Jake Paul and at that weight, 200 pounds or 196 pounds, whatever weight they want to come in at, I don’t think it would go very well for Nate Diaz.”
    Nate Diaz was at Jake Paul’s fight eventCredit: Getty Images – Getty
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    Manny Pacquiao vs DK Yoo: Date, UK start time, live stream, undercard for clash in Korea

    MANNY PACQUIAO returns to the ring as he faces Korean YouTuber DK Yoo before the end of the year.Pacman will be looking forward to what should be a fairly simple affair in the exhibition match against DK Yoo.
    A hologram version of Manny Pacquiao faced off against DK YooCredit: Getty
    His opponent, a martial artist, has a clean record and is yet to make his boxing debut.
    He will do this stepping into the ring against one of the most dangerous men to grace the sport.
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    When is Pacquiao vs. DK Yoo?
    The fight is set to take place on Saturday, December 10 in Korea, Sunday, December 11 UK Time.
    The event will be live from Korea International Exhibition Center in Goyang, South Korea.
    30,000 spectators are expected to be in attendance on the night and the bout is expected to last a maximum of six rounds.
    The event will take place just under a month after Pacquiao’s previous rival Floyd Mayweather has an exhibition of his own, against YouTuber Deji.
    DK Yoo has over 600,000 subscribers on YouTubeCredit: Getty
    What live stream is Pacquiao vs. DK Yoo on?
    Pacquiao vs DK Yoo has currently only been revealed to be shown on FITE.tv for now.
    The price to watch is advertised as $19.99, the equivalent of £17.90.
    It remains to be seen as to which British broadcaster will pick up the bout.
    Who is fighting on the undercard?
    So far, there is no confirmed undercard for the event.
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    What has been said?
    Speaking at a press conference in Seoul, Pacquiao said: “I’m very thankful for this opportunity and excited for the exhibition.
    “The fight is real. We will try to knock each other out. That’s why we need to work hard.”
    Posting on Instagram, DK Yoo opened up on his game plan stating: “I’ll win with the jab against Pacquiao.” More

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    ‘We got a couple of names’ – Jake Paul already in talks for next fight as coach teases boxing and MMA opponents

    JAKE PAUL already has “a couple of names’ lined up for his next outing to the ring.The YouTuber turned boxer stretched his professional record to a perfect 6-0 last weekend with a unanimous decision victory over UFC legend Anderson Silva.
    Jake Paul stretched his perfect record to 6-0 with a win over MMA great Anderson SilvaCredit: Rex
    Paul is itching to get back inside the ring and is already eyeing opponents for next yearCredit: REUTERS
    Tommy Fury is in contention to face Paul early next yearCredit: BT SPORT
    Former UFC star Nate Diaz is also in the running to face The Problem ChildCredit: GETTY
    Paul, 25, is eager to get back into the ring as soon as possible next year, so much so his team have already started eyeing up opponents.
    During an appearance on The MMA Hour, head coach BJ Flores said: “We got a couple of names that we’re looking at.
    “And that’s all I can say about it.
    “Jake wants the biggest names, the biggest challenges and he deserves those types of fights.
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    “He’s taken care of these guys. He’s paying these guys. Well, he’s given them full training camps.
    “He’s letting these guys really come in the best version of themselves.
    “There’s boxers on there. There’s a couple of MMA fighters too. That would make sense too.”
    Tommy Fury and former UFC star Nate Diaz are the frontrunners to face Problem Child Paul next year.
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    Paul and Fury have twice been scheduled to face one another but have yet to share the ring.
    Injury and illness to Fury – the younger brother of WBC heavyweight king Tyson – scuppered the pair’s first scheduled meeting last December.
    Visa issues for Love Islander Fury laid waste to their rescheduled rumble last December, which both men are seemingly keen to re-book.
    MMA great Diaz alluded to a switch to the boxing world after seeing out his UFC contract last month.
    And Paul is confident he’d mop the floor with the Stockton slugger, saying during an appearance on The MMA Hour: “I’ll be down.
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    “I just beat one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time.
    “Nate Diaz is easy work. Anderson Silva is way more difficult than Nate Diaz.” More

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    Tyson Fury reveals he’s not a fan of YouTube boxing and says he ‘sees real fights at Morecambe boozers’

    TYSON FURY says he’s not a fan of YouTube boxing – and has seen better fights down his local pub. The WBC heavyweight champion has praised the likes of KSI and Jake Paul for their crossover impact on the younger set of fans.
    Tyson Fury revealed he is not a fan of YouTube boxing
    True Geordie with YouTube boxer KSICredit: Reuters
    And his younger brother Tommy, 23, still remains linked with a celebrity grudge match against American Paul, 25.
    But despite his admiration, Fury has no interest in the influencer fight scene.
    He told True Geordie: “I’m busy in training for a real fight so I don’t watch all that YouTube stuff.
    “Not that I’ve got anything against it, I think it’s great for the sport and the people who do it.
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    “[It’s] great for everybody but it’s not my cup of tea. If I want to see a real fight, I go down to a Morecambe boozer on a Friday night and I watch a fight.”
    Fury, 34, returns on December 3 in a trilogy bout against Derek Chisora, 38, the man he beat in 2011 and 2014.
    And podcast host True Geordie – real name Brian Davis – criticised the bout, due to the one-sided nature of the first two.
    It led to Fury fuming: “No matter what you say, or what people like you want to say, about Derek Chisora, he’s achieved more in boxing and in fighting than 10 man like you could ever achieve.
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    “So I’m not just gonna let you sit here and slate somebody whose fought the best fighters of this era just because he’s lost a few fights.”
    He then raged: “I think your a t****r you little t**spot and I won’t be doing anymore interviews with you.
    “You little t**spot bearded-bald-headed t****r. Kiss my b***s… You little s**thouse.”
    True Geordie clashed with Tyson Fury on his podcast More