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    ‘Can’t wait to spend forever together’ – Jake Paul announces engagement to speedskater Jutta Leerdam in emotional post

    JAKE PAUL announced he is engaged to Jutta Leerdam in an emotional social media post. The multimillionaire YouTuber-turned-boxer revealed the news with a series of romantic pictures. Jake Paul announced he is engaged to Jutta LeerdamCredit: Instagram / @jakepaulThe couple shared the news onlineCredit: Instagram / @jakepaulThe newly-engaged couple share a romantic kissCredit: Instagram / @jakepaulThey both matched in all whiteCredit: Instagram / @jakepaulJutta showing off her ringCredit: Instagram / @jakepaulHe wrote: “We’re engaged we can’t wait to spend forever together.”Paul got down on one knee – matching his new fiancee in all white – and popped the question behind a stunning scenic backdrop. Jutta – a world champion on the ice – jumped for joy and showed off her sparkly engagement ring. The couple were showered with well-wishes in the comment sections of Paul’s Instagram – which has 28.6MILLION followers. READ MORE ON JAKE PAULEx-opponent Tyron Woodley wrote: “Congrats!!!!!!!” Former world champion boxer Lawrence Okolie posted: “Massive congratulations!”Older brother Logan shared the post and wrote: “LIL BRO GOT ENGAGED!!!” Logan himself proposed to Danish supermodel Nina Agdal in July 2023 in Lake Como in Italy. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSLast September they welcomed baby daughter Esme into the world. Younger brother Jake – who has been with Jutta since April 2023 – plans to have babies too after the 2026 Winter Olympics. Jake Paul blasts Anthony Joshua and vows to KO heavyweight superstarThe couple met after Paul invited Jutta onto his podcast – hitting it off via Instagram messages. And they went public with their relationship two months after Paul, 28, was beaten by Tommy Fury, 25, his only loss in the ring. The American is now 11-1 as a boxer and most recently beat 58-year-old Mike Tyson in a fight marred in controversy amid the age gap. But a huge 100 MILLION people tuned in to watch Paul’s eight round points win on Netflix. The social media sensation then entered shock talks to face Mexican legend Canelo Alvarez, 34, in Las Vegas on May 3. But Canelo pulled out of the deal at the last minute to instead sign a four-fight deal with Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh. And Paul recently called out Anthony Joshua, 35, with the two later sharing a phone call while teasing a stunning bout in 2026. Jutta also celebrated a gold medal at the World Speed Skating Championships in the trios event alongside Femke Kok and Suzanne Schulting.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe 26-year-old features in episodes of Paul’s new reality TV show airing on HBO’s Max this month. Paul American also stars Logan, his fiancee Nina and parents Greg and Pam. Jutta is a world champion speedskaterCredit: RexShe went public with Jake Paul in April 2023Credit: Instagram / @uttaleerdamThe couple first hit it off on InstagramCredit: Instagram / @juttaleerdamJake Paul beat Mike Tyson in his last fightCredit: Getty More

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    Dillon Danis gives scathing five-word response after KSI pulls out of Misfits fight just eight days before bout

    DILLON DANIS gave a scathing five-word response after KSI pulled out of their Misfits Boxing fight with just eight days to go. KSI released a statement on social media to confirm he was withdrawing from the bout due to illness. KSI pulled out of fighting Dillon Danis due to illnessDanis was quick to mock KSICredit: PAHe said: “Hey everyone, I’m gonna try make this quick. Me versus Danis is just not going to happen March 29th, man.”I’ve tried my hardest but my body has legit just given up. I’m currently in bed taking antibiotics just trying to recover. “But I’m struggling, I’m coughing up greenish, yellow s*** all the time. My sinuses are hurting to the point where I need ibuprofen every day.”The tensions headaches right here that I’m getting are more painful than you can imagine. I’m using Sudafed daily. READ MORE IN BOXING”I’ve tried sparring and training and my body just feel weak my stamina has fallen off a cliff. “I can’t even taste right now or smell. Basically, I’m f***ed. I’ve been ill for almost three weeks and it’s just not got better. “I’ve had doctors come around to try and decipher what is going on. Honestly, I’ve never been this ill for this long in my life and I hate it. “I feel useless and it’s depressing. I feel like I’ve let so may people down. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”I haven’t been able to post any YouTube videos to help promote the fight because I’ve just been feeling so s***. “I’m just sick of being sick, man. And yeah, I’m sorry.” KSI’s team reveal new term for Jake Paul grudge fight to finally make £250million bout happenDanis was quick to hit back online, posting: “Hahahahahahahahaha p***y.”Replying to KSI’s video, he said: “I remember my first cold.”KSI, 31, was due to make his return next Saturday in Manchester against MMA star Danis, 31, after more than a year out. He has not fought since October 2023 when he suffered defeat for the first time in the ring, losing a controversial decision to Tommy Fury, 25.KSI was set to fight Anthony Taylor, 35, and YouTuber Slim Albaher, 30, last August but he pulled out with a hand injury.Danis himself withdrew from facing KSI in January 2023 due to personal reasons. He instead made his boxing debut the night Fury beat KSI – losing by disqualification against Logan Paul, 29. KSI – coughing down the phone – confirmed he plans to reschedule the bout with Danis. He said: “I wanna move the fight to another day because I still wanna knock out Dillon Danis. READ MORE SUN STORIES”Yeah, I didn’t train this hard for nothing. Either way, I want to say sorry to everyone at Misfits, everyone at DAZN. “I wanna say sorry to Sidemen for not being in as many videos as I’d like to be and most importantly I’d like to say sorry to all the fans.”KSI facing off with DanisCredit: PA More

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    Tyson Fury’s brother’s fight CANCELLED just eight days before bout as heartbroken opponent issues apology

    ROMAN FURY’S grudge fight against Chase DeMoor has been CANCELLED with eight days beforehand.The pair were due to meet in a Misfits Boxing bout on the undercard of KSI’s return against Dillon Danis.Roman Fury’s boxing return has been postponedCredit: GettyChase DeMoor was meant to fight RomanCredit: GettyBut KSI has been forced to pull out due to illness – with the event set to be postponed till a later date.It means the fight faces just a rescheduling but still American DeMoor apologised to his fans online. He posted: “I’m so sorry guys…. I’m so f***ing sorry. “I never missed a day…. I’ve trained until my hands bled. I missed birthdays, funerals…I traveled across the world. READ MORE IN BOXING”I spent so much money time and effort and I’m not even sad for me, I’m sad for my team. “My coaches, my friends, my family who went through this with me. Most of all I’m sorry to the fans… “I did my absolute best to promote this for you guys. Truly from the bottom of my heart, I am so f***ing sorry.”DeMoor, 28, has starred in reality TV in the States including Netflix’s Too Hot to Handle and as a boxer, he has four wins, four losses and one draw.Most read in BoxingRoman is the brother of former heavyweight world champion Tyson, 36, and Tommy, 25, and has a 4-0 record himself.KSI, 31, was due to make his return against MMA star Danis, 31.Roman Fury gives update on brother Tommy’s boxing return and reveals who he could fightHe has not fought since October 2023 when he suffered defeat for the first time in the ring, losing a controversial decision to Roman’s brother Tommy, 25.KSI was set to fight Anthony Taylor, 35, and YouTuber Slim Albaher, 30, last August but he pulled out with a hand injury.And he confirmed his latest setback was due to illness as he spoke out on social media. KSI said: “Hey everyone, I’m gonna try make this quick. Me versus Danis is just not going to happen March 29th, man.”I’ve tried my hardest but my body has legit just given up. I’m currently in bed taking antibiotics just trying to recover. “But I’m struggling, I’m coughing up greenish, yellow s*** all the time. My sinuses are hurting to the point where I need ibuprofen every day.”The tensions headaches right here that I’m getting are more painful than you can imagine. I’m using Sudafed daily.Me versus Danis is just not going to happen March 29th, man. I’ve tried my hardest but my body has legit just given up.KSI “I’ve tried sparring and training and my body just feel weak my stamina has fallen off a cliff. “I can’t even taste right now or smell. Basically, I’m f***ed. I’ve been ill for almost three weeks and it’s just not got better. “I’ve had doctors come around to try and decipher what is going on. Honestly, I’ve never been this ill for this long in my life and I hate it. “I feel useless and it’s depressing. I feel like I’ve let so may people down.”I haven’t been able to post any YouTube videos to help promote the fight because I’ve just been feeling so s***.”I’m just sick of being sick, man. And yeah, I’m sorry. I wanna move the fight to another day because I still wanna knock out Dillon Danis.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Yeah, I didn’t train this hard for nothing. Either way, I want to say sorry to everyone at Misfits, everyone at DAZN. “I wanna say sorry to Sidemen for not being in as many videos as I’d like to be and most importantly I’d like to say sorry to all the fans.”KSI has been forced to pull out of his fight with Dillon Danis due to illnessCredit: X / MisfitsBoxingKSI facing off with DanisCredit: PA More

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    The Secret Footballer is back exclusively on SunSport – and he’s going in two-footed

    THE Secret Footballer is back – and he’s going in two-footed.The former Premier League star is teaming up with The Sun to reveal the shocking, scandalous or just plain silly stories that football doesn’t want you to know – and that made him a publishing phenomenon.The Secret Footballer will wear a mask in order to protect his identityBut instead of written columns and books, TSF will be delivering his trademark exclusives, insights and strong opinions face to face on video.His actual face and voice will be disguised by state-of-the-art prosthetics and technology, in order to preserve his anonymity and allow him to go on lifting the lid on what’s really going on behind the scenes.Apart from the mask, though, there will be no filter – just an unmissable, unique take on the game that his fans, old and new, will love.Resurrected and revamped for the digital world, TSF will be the voice of reason in a sport driven mad by egos, money and its own self-importance.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Sun will publish three new videos a day from The Secret Footballer across our Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube accounts.And we will have one groundbreaking exclusive a week on the website.In addition to incredible daily videos posted across social media, fans will also be able to tune in to all the best bits every single week in our YouTube round-up.TSF told SunSport: “I’m an ex-Premier League player. I’m the inside man. I’m the game’s voice of reason and its voice of truth.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS”I won’t be afraid to speak out.”I am The Secret Footballer. Accept no substitutes. Follow me on The Sun Sport.”How Tuchel will excite England fans by unleashing high press football More

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    KSI vs Dillon Danis CANCELLED just eight days before fight as YouTuber releases video statement

    KSI has been forced to pull out of his fight with Dillon Danis due to illness.Misfits Boxing confirmed the news in a brief statement while an unwell KSI released a video himself. KSI has been forced to pull out of his fight with Dillon Danis due to illnessCredit: X / MisfitsBoxingHe said: “Hey everyone, I’m gonna try make this quick. Me versus Danis is just not going to happen March 29th, man. “I’ve tried my hardest but my body has legit just given up. I’m currently in bed taking antibiotics just trying to recover. “But I’m struggling, I’m coughing up greenish, yellow s*** all the time. My sinuses are hurting to the point where I need ibuprofen every day.”The tensions headaches right here that I’m getting are more painful than you can imagine. I’m using Sudafed daily. read more in boxing”I’ve tried sparring and training and my body just feel weak my stamina has fallen off a cliff. “I can’t even taste right now or smell. Basically, I’m f***ed. I’ve been ill for almost three weeks and it’s just not got better. “I’ve had doctors come around to try and decipher what is going on. Honestly, I’ve never been this ill for this long in my life and I hate it. “I feel useless and it’s depressing. I feel like I’ve let so may people down. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”I haven’t been able to post any YouTube videos to help promote the fight because I’ve just been feeling so s***. “I’m just sick of being sick, man. And yeah, I’m sorry.” KSI’s team reveal new term for Jake Paul grudge fight to finally make £250million bout happenKSI, 31, was due to make his return next Saturday in Manchester against MMA star Danis, also 31.He has not fought since October 2023 when he suffered defeat for the first time in the ring, losing a controversial decision to Tommy Fury.KSI was set to fight Anthony Taylor and YouTuber Slim Albaher on the same night last August but he pulled out with a hand injury.Danis himself withdrew from facing KSI in January 2023 due to personal reasons. He instead made his boxing debut the night Fury beat KSI – losing by disqualification against Logan Paul.Me versus Danis is just not going to happen March 29th, man. I’ve tried my hardest but my body has legit just given up.KSI KSI – coughing down the phone – confirmed he plans to reschedule the bout with Danis. He said: “I wanna move the fight to another day because I still wanna knock out Dillon Danis. “Yeah, I didn’t train this hard for nothing. Either way, I want to say sorry to everyone at Misfits, everyone at DAZN. “I wanna say sorry to Sidemen for not being in as many videos as I’d like to be and most importantly I’d like to say sorry to all the fans.” Danis is scheduled to return to MMA for the first time since 2019 with a scheduled bout against ex-UFC lightweight Tony Ferguson, 39, set for May. READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd he hit out at KSI in a series of social media posts, writing: “hahahahahahahahaha p***y.” Replying to KSI’s video, he said: “I remember my first cold.”KSI facing off with DanisCredit: PA More

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    Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul tease 2026 fight as they share phone call after YouTube star’s shock call out

    ANTHONY JOSHUA and Jake Paul teased a shock fight in 2026 after sharing a phone call. YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul sent social media into a frenzy after he called out AJ on his podcast released on Thursday.Jake Paul on the phone to Anthony JoshuaAJ also shared his phone call with Jake PaulPaul said: “I want to fight Anthony Joshua – exclusive – because I know I will f***ing beat Anthony Joshua’s ass.”He doesn’t have a chin, and he has no skill and he’s stiff. I love you Anthony, we’re friends, all this s*** but I want to fight you.”I will beat Canelo, I will beat a lot of f***ing people.”Then, later the same day, Joshua posted a screenshot showing he was five minutes into a phone call with Paul.READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd the two-time world heavyweight champion threw fuel on the fire as he wrote: “2026.”Paul soon followed suit as he also uploaded a photo with AJ on the phone and captioned it: “Look who called. 2026 @anthonyjoshua.”The American, 28, beat Mike Tyson, 58, in his last bout but it was marred in controversy due to the age gap between them.After the fight – which was viewed by more than 100MILLION on Netflix – Paul’s team opened the door to a potential AJ fight.Most read in BoxingA fight with Joshua would blow those figures out of the water.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSPaul weighed a career-heaviest 227lb (16st 2lb) for his eight-round points win over Tyson.Joshua, 35, was 252.5lb (18st) for his September KO loss to Daniel Dubois meaning there is still a TWO STONE difference with Paul.Jake Paul and UFC star Conor McGregor called out for ‘gritty’ never-before-seen boxing fight with ELBOWS allowedPaul is 11-1 as a boxer with his only defeat coming by split-decision to Tommy Fury in Saudi Arabia in 2023.In 2021 – a year after the YouTuber-turned-boxer’s pro debut – Joshua voiced public support of Paul. He told iFL TV: “[He’s] great for boxing. He’s trying, zero amateur experience, throwing himself in the deep end.“He’ll probably learn a lot more than a lot of fighters, throwing himself in the deep end, putting himself under pressure. Good luck to him.”Anthony Joshua with Jake Paul in 2022 More

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    Jake Paul and UFC star Conor McGregor called out for ‘gritty’ never-before-seen boxing fight with ELBOWS allowed

    MIKE PERRY has called out Jake Paul and Conor McGregor to a fight under his Dirty Boxing rules. The former UFC star-turned-bare-knuckle champion last year launched his promotion – which consists of hybrid rules. Jake Paul has been called out to a rematch by Mike PerryCredit: GettyConor McGregor was also called out by PerryCredit: GettyPerry’s Dirty Boxing involves bouts using MMA-style gloves with elbows permitted in smaller-sized rings. The American was beaten in six rounds by YouTuber-turned-prizefighter Paul in their July boxing bout. But Perry, 33, told SunSport: “It would be a dream match up to have a rematch with Jake Paul over in Dirty boxing.”You know, see how our styles match up when I get to do a little bit more dirty fighting style in a clean manner which goes with the rules, not against the rules.READ MORE IN boxing”I’m all about the technique and the style. Me and Jake had a boxing match and I would love a chance to redeem that and face him in Dirty Boxing. He’s talked about it as well, so that’s one match up.” Perry filled in on three weeks notice to fight Paul, 27, after Mike Tyson, 58, pulled out amid a health precution.Tyson did eventually make it to the ring – after 20 YEARS in retirement – and lost to Paul on points in November.Perry meanwhile also has his eyes on McGregor, 36, who has not fought since July 2021 when he snapped his leg against Dustin Poirier, 36. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe said: “I was just watching a video of his last fight against Dustin Poirier and he was doing well.”I mean, his striking is crisp, his hands, speed and all that. I feel like that fight. Jake Paul blasts Anthony Joshua and vows to KO heavyweight superstar”He had like an old school style of kick like UFC we kick the old ways, they kicked the thigh and Conor was doing the thigh kick.”And nowadays, the game has evolved a bit and all the kicks are to the calf now. “All the calves are getting kicked, which is I think stopping people from getting that injury that he got.”Yes, he is talented with his legs, but I know he loves boxing and I think boxing with elbows over here in Dirty Boxing would be a great way to get himself back in the fight and face me.”Perry’s Dirty Boxing returns for its second event on Saturday in Miami with Yoel Romero fighting Ras Hylton and Andrei Arlovski taking on Terrance Hodges.And Perry said: “It’s very rough and gritty, it’s very in your face and all action all the time.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I mean, when I fight, I bring it and now I got huge names fighting under my banner, my promotions banner like Yoel Romero and Andrei Arlovski.”Two kings of the fight game really and I make myself a third one. Dirty Boxing, it’s here to explode onto the scene this Saturday, March 22nd.”Yoel Romero, right, in a Dirty Boxing fightCredit: @DirtyBoxing_ More

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    ‘He doesn’t have a chin and has no skill’ – Jake Paul calls out Anthony Joshua and vows to KO heavyweight superstar

    JAKE PAUL has blasted Anthony Joshua and vowed to knock out the former heavyweight world champion. Paul – who moved up to heavyweight in his last fight – had former super-middleweight world champion David Benavidez on his podcast. Jake Paul has called out Anthony JoshuaCredit: GettyJake Paul says AJ ‘doesn’t have a chin’Credit: Mark Robinson Matchroom BoxingAJ and Jake Paul have hung out togetherAnd the YouTuber-turned-boxer admitted he would never face “Mexican Monster” Benavidez. But he said: “I want to fight Anthony Joshua – exclusive – because I know I will f***ing beat Anthony Joshua’s ass.”He doesn’t have a chin, and he has no skill and he’s stiff. I love you Anthony, we’e friends, all this s*** but I want to fight you.”I will beat Canelo, I will beat a lot of f***ing people – I will not beat David Benavidez. I would get torn up, bro. This guy’s different.”READ MORE IN BOXINGPaul teased a fight with AJ next year after posting a picture with Joshua on the phone. He wrote: “Look who called. 2026 @anthonyjoshua.” Paul, 28, beat Mike Tyson, 58, in his last bout but it was marred in controversy amid the age gap between them.After the fight – which was viewed by more than 100MILLION on Netflix – Paul’s team opened the door to a potential AJ fight. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSPaul weighed a career-heaviest 227lb (16st 2lb) for his eight-round points win over Tyson. Joshua, 35, was 252.5lb (18st) for his September KO loss to Daniel Dubois, 27, meaning there is still a TWO STONE difference with Paul.Eddie Hearn leaps to defence of Jake Paul after Canelo fight is blocked and compares himself to YouTube star The 11-1 American celebrity was also in shock talks to fight Mexican legend Canelo Alvarez, 34, on May 3 in Las Vegas.But the unified super-middleweight champ pulled out of the deal at the last minute to sign a four-bout deal with Saudi’s Turki Alalshikh. Canelo will now fight William Scull, 32, on May 4 in Riyadh and Terence Crawford, 37, in September. And Paul has spoken out after the collapse of the mega-fight for the first time to give his perspective. He claimed: “I can explain the situation with me, basically everything was ready to go, signed LOI (letter of intent) and confidentiality agreement.”But basically Turki hates me – absolutely hates me. We heard through the back channels for multiple weeks – because we had been negotiating since the Monday after the Tyson fight. “So we were negotiating for two months straight and the whole entire time Turki was doing everything in his power to strip the fight and try to make it not happen. “Calling Canelo, calling Canelo, Eddy Reynoso, basically saying, ‘Why you doing this? Why you doing this?’ “Basically to the point where he had to threaten Canelo with his three-fight deal, ‘You’re not fighting Crawford, I’m not paying you any of this money.’ READ MORE SUN STORIES”And he’s basically paying him over $100million for this random ass fight in May. “And Canelo at some points is like, ‘Okay, you bought me. I’m not going to fight this kid Jake.'” Canelo pulled out of fighting Jake Paul to sign a different dealCredit: Getty More