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    Ex-Man Utd star Danny Simpson teases 3v3 boxing fight with Wayne Rooney and Phil Bardsley after Old Trafford reunion

    DANNY SIMPSON has teased a 3v3 boxing fight with Wayne Rooney and Phil Bardsley after reuniting at Old Trafford.Simpson – who won the Premier League title in 2016 with Leicester – crossed over to boxing after retiring from football.Wayne Rooney with Danny Simpson and Phil BardsleyCredit: @dannysimpsonIn his debut bout, he drew with YouTuber Danny Aarons over four rounds in a Misfits Boxing main event in Dublin.But Simpson was back on the pitch a week later for a charity game between ex-Manchester United and Celtic stars. He played alongside Rooney as well as Bardsley and laid down the gauntlet for a group boxing match.Posing with the pair, Simpson wrote: “Getting some boxing tips off these 2 legends before our game @manchesterunitedfoundation. 3 vs 3 who wants it lol???” READ MORE IN football Simpson – who came up the United ranks during Rooney’s Old Trafford prime – lined up with the ex-England captain against ex-Celtic stars.Rooney, 38, scored a wonder free-kick only for the game to end 1-1 with Celtic winning the deciding penalty shootout. The United legend was also in shock talks to fight in a Misfits fight but instead focused on management after taking the Plymouth job.He used to box as a youngster and was infamously knocked out by Bardsley in a drunken kitchen spar – which he later mocked himself in a celebration.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMisfits – co-founded by YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI and his manager Mams Taylor – welcomes celebrity-style crossover bouts.And Simpson was the first former footballer to make the move – but he revealed others are tempted to do the same.Danny Simpson set for reunion with Wayne Rooney in charity game as Prem winner eyes boxing fight with Man Utd legendHe said: “I’m not going to say the names now, I’ve had a few people messaging me last few days. Hopefully they’ll be more now after seeing that.”I had a lot of lads from Leicester in the WhatsApp group so hopefully everyone’s seen it and hopefully they fancy it and they can all come along.”Danny Aarons and Simpson drewCredit: SportsfileRooney was once knocked out in a drunken spar with Phil BardsleyRooney mocked his KO in an infamous celebrationCredit: Mark Robinson – The Sun More

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    Watch Francis Ngannou brutally tell Jake Paul what ‘specimen’ Mike Tyson will do to him after training with boxing icon

    FRANCIS NGANNOU gave Jake Paul a brutal warning about his fight against “specimen” Mike Tyson. YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul faces heavyweight boxing royalty Tyson on November 15 in Texas.Francis Ngannou told Jake Paul that Mike Tyson will beat himTyson facing off with Jake PaulCredit: RexTyson with former protege NgannouCredit: AFPIron Mike spent time last year helping Ngannou bridge the gap from MMA to boxing ahead of his ring debut against Tyson Fury.And Paul heard that Ngannou was backing his old boxing mentor to do the business despite being 30 YEARS older. Paul said to Ngannou on his podcast: “You spoke to some reporter yesterday or the day before and you said that Mike Tyson is going to beat my ass.”Ngannou bluntly responded: “I do. Listen, I have seen Tyson move around to show me stuff and I was like, ‘Calm down.’ He has still got it….READ MORE IN BOXING”Either way I think Mike Tyson will beat you. We’re talking about Mike bro. Mike is something else, he is a specimen.”Paul took it well and laughed: “I love it when people stand on business and say the other person is going to win.”This is great for me, Francis Ngannou says I’m going to get knocked the f*** out.”Ngannou, 37, dropped Fury, 36, only to lose a controversial split-decision in Saudi Arabia.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe then faced Anthony Joshua, 34, in March but was knocked out and now returns to MMA on October 19 to face 6ft 8in Renan Ferreira, 34. But Paul, 27, was quick to try and find out what he could learn from Ngannou after his training sessions with Tyson, 58. And Ngannou said: “You need to watch out for everything. Mike will move from this side to this side without you knowing.”In another circumstance, I would be like ‘OK, let’s go Jake’, but with this I’m like, ‘Bro, let’s be real’.”Jake Paul warned Mike Tyson will ‘beat his ass’ as boxing legend’s ex-protege Ngannou gives insight to legend’s training More

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    Danny Simpson reunites with Wayne Rooney in charity game as Prem winner eyes boxing fight with Man Utd legend

    DANNY SIMPSON reunited with Wayne Rooney on the football pitch – after previously eyeing a fight with his team-mate.Simpson – who won the Premier League title in 2016 with Leicester – crossed over to boxing after retiring from football. Wayne Rooney and Danny Simpson during their Man Utd daysCredit: GettyHe drew with YouTuber Danny Aarons over four rounds in a Misfits Boxing main event in Dublin. In the build up to the bout Simpson was probed on facing other potential footballers including Manchester United legend Rooney.Simpson, 37, told iFL TV: “I’m seeing him next Saturday because we’ve got a charity game at Old Trafford against Celtic. “Listen, I’d have a go with Wazza. He’s a boxer, I know he is. He’s been around it, everyone’s gotta back themselves, so why not?”READ MORE IN BOXINGSimpson – who came up the United ranks during Rooney’s Old Trafford prime – lined up with the ex-England captain against ex-Celtic stars.He posed for a picture with Rooney and Phil Bardsley and said: “Getting some boxing tips off these 2 legends before our game.”Rooney, 38, himself was in shock talks to fight in a Misfits bout but instead focused on management after taking the Plymouth job.He used to box as a youngster and was infamously knocked out by Bardsley in a drunken kitchen spar – which he later mocked himself in a celebration.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMisfits – co-founded by YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI and his manager Mams Taylor – welcomes celebrity-style crossover bouts. And Simpson was the first former footballer to make the move – but he revealed others at tempted to do the same. He said: “I’m not going to say the names now, I’ve had a few people messaging me last few days. Hopefully they’ll be more now after seeing that. “I had a lot of lads from Leicester in the WhatsApp group so hopefully everyone’s seen it and hopefully they fancy it and they can all come along.”Danny Aarons and Simpson drewCredit: SportsfileRooney was once knocked out in a drunken spar with Phil BardsleyRooney mocked his KO in an infamous celebrationCredit: Mark Robinson – The SunRooney with Simpson and BardsleyCredit: @dannysimpsonDanny Simpson fought to SPLIT DRAW by YouTuber Danny Aarons with rematch AGREED More

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    Tommy Fury reveals target date for boxing return after recovering from hand surgery amid Molly-Mae break-up

    TOMMY FURY has revealed when he plans to make a return to boxing – amid his public break-up with Moly-Mae Hague. The 2019 Love Islander – who met Molly-Mae in the ITV villa – last year beat YouTube’s biggest boxing stars in Jake Paul and KSI. Tommy Fury is planning a boxing returnCredit: SplashBut he is in the midst of a public break-up with Molly-Mae HagueCredit: GettyBut he underwent hand surgery following his controversial points victory over KSI in October. Since then, he has split up with Molly-Mae following cheating allegations, which he denies. But Fury is hoping to be back in the ring by the end of the year despite the troubles in his personal life. He said on his YouTube channel: “I’m feeling good. I’m feeling fresh.READ MORE IN BOXING“My hand is back in use. In the last two weeks, I’ve started using my hand again. That’s feeling good. Hopefully, stay on track and fight in December.“That’s what I’d like to do but right now it’s just about getting fit and getting back in shape. 7lbs down already.”Fury, 25, put years of feuding with American Paul, 27, to bed with a split-decision win in Saudi Arabia. He then became the first to beat KSI, 31, in a disputed decision in Manchester with both social media sensation’s wanting a rematch. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFury teased big things to come before the year ends. He said: “I’ve got some very exciting collaborations coming up this month.“Two very big ones. Heavyweight-style big ones. I think I’ve got something very, very exciting lined up for the back end of the year.“Obviously, I’ve got my recovery. My hand it back in play. I can use the right again. “So, it’s all about getting fit now, getting back in shape and finishing off the year with a fight. So, plenty of things to look forward to. Stay tuned, I guess.”Tommy Fury says he ‘feels incredible’ in video after Molly-Mae Hague split More

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    Jake Paul knocking out Mike Tyson, 58, would be a ‘travesty’ and no real boxing fan wants to see it, blasts Eddie Hearn

    JAKE PAUL knocking out Mike Tyson would be a travesty for boxing in the eyes of any true fight fan, Eddie Hearn believes.YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul faces heavyweight great Tyson on November 15 in a clash that has attracted huge controversy over the massive age gap.Mike Tyson is due to fight Jake Paul on November 15Credit: GettyPromoter Eddie Hearn is not a fan of the boutCredit: GettyFurther outrage was sparked when Tyson was forced to pull out of the initial July 20 date amid an ulcer flare-up in his stomach. But organisers – including streaming platform Netflix – turned a blind eye to reschedule the bout. Paul, 27, and Tyson, 58, are set to share a huge $80million (£60m) cash pot as Netflix mark their first move into live boxing. So while millions are expected to watch the fight for the ages – promoter Hearn fears it will come at the cost of boxing’s reputation. READ MORE IN BOXINGHe told SunSport: “I don’t think there’s one boxing person that really wants this fight to happen.“So they’re looking at it from a different angle, they’re looking at it from numbers, they’re looking to it for hype and I get it. I understand that this freak show may well do good numbers.“But, I think if you genuinely care about the sport and the history of the sport and particularly the legacy of one of the greatest fighters of all time, it’s not something you’d ever consider.“But, I understand their strategy and the business and if it does numbers, they don’t really care how it looks in terms of the empathy of it.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“I don’t think it’s ever something you’d see a real boxing person get involved with.”Tyson retired in 2005 off the back of two dismal defeats and years of trouble outside the ring. How rumours of Anthony Joshua being ‘carried out of the ring’ with Daniel Dubois fulled bitter bout years in the makingBut by 2020, he was reformed and returned for an exhibition bout with Roy Jones Jr – which was nothing more than a glorified sparring session. That will not be the case – so we’re told – this time around as he prepares to fight Paul in a professionally sanctioned bout. Both will be subjected to drug testing while Tyson must take additional brain and heart exams due to his age. Paul is 10-1 with only a 2023 points defeat to Tyson Fury’s brother Tommy, 25, blemishing his record. And he plans to put love and respect aside to KO boxing hero Tyson – something Hearn and every other fan dreads. He said: “It’s just a different world isn’t it? This new generation.READ MORE SUN STORIES“But good luck to him, I’m sure it will do good numbers and hopefully Mike Tyson doesn’t get hurt because it would be a travesty for boxing.”Meanwhile, WWE legend Hulk Hogan More

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    Jude Bellingham follows Cristiano Ronaldo in launching YouTube channel with behind-the-scenes footage of England star

    JUDE BELLINGHAM has joined Cristiano Ronaldo in launching his own YouTube channel.Real Madrid legend Ronaldo, 39, began his channel last month and accumulated more than 50 million followers in less than two weeks.Jude Bellingham confirmed on Instagram that he is launching a YouTube channelIt will document his incredible first 12 months at Real MadridCredit: GettyNow one of Los Blancos’ current superstars has followed suit as Bellingham announced his foray into YouTube content on Thursday.It will begin with a four-part series documenting his first year at Real Madrid, with the first episode of the weekly content being released on September 12.Speaking on Instagram, the England international said: “Hi everybody, it’s Jude Bellingham here.”I’ve heard YouTube’s where it’s at so I’ve decided to start my own channel.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Starting from the 12th of September I’ll be releasing an episode a week of a behind-the-scenes documentary of I’ve been filming of my first year at Madrid.”The highs, the lows, the Champions League, the Euros and everything in between.”Don’t forget to press the link in my bio and subscribe.”In the caption of the post he also revealed the YouTube series will be called “Out of the Floodlights”.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBellingham enjoyed an incredible first season at Real MadridHe also helped England reach the Euros final, scoring an overhead kick en routeCredit: APReacting to the news, one fan replied: “What a time to be alive.”While another added: “Bro is inspired by Cristiano.” What is Jude Bellingham’s goal celebration and what does it mean?And a third said: “Oh Jude the future 🐐. Welcome to YouTube.”Bellingham’s breathtaking first season at Real Madrid saw him scored 23 goals and assist 13 in 42 games.He won the LaLiga title and Champions League, before he reached the final of the Euros with England where they lost to Spain.At present he is sidelined with an ankle ligament injury. More

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    ‘He’s going to kill somebody’ – Fears for Mike Tyson, 58, in Jake Paul fight after WWE legend watches YouTuber train

    WWE legend Hulk Hogan revealed genuine fears that Jake Paul could KILL Mike Tyson in their fight. The YouTuber-turned-boxer faces the heavyweight great on November 15 in Texas in a controversial clash scrutinised for age difference.Hulk Hogan has fears for Mike Tyson in his fight with Jake PaulJake Paul is due to fight Mike Tyson on November 15Paul has started training for the bout and pro wrestling legend Hogan – real name Terry Gene Bollea – got a close up look of his preparations. And the 13-time WWE champion – speaking with Paul’s brother Logan – raised deep concerns for close friend Tyson. Hogan, 71, said: “Your brother’s too strong, bro. He’s strong. “Last night, as soon as I saw him set the guy up with the left, he kept throwing the overhand right, I was like, ‘Oh my God, he’s going to kill somebody.READ MORE IN BOXING”No, I mean really. It was scary. I love Mike to death, I don’t want him to kill Mike, Jesus.” Logan, about to record his podcast, said: “He’s like really, actually super f***ing strong. “He doesn’t look like it – maybe he does look like it a little bit- but like the weight he pushes in the gym is f***ing impressive. “No seriously, and he has a left hand now which he looks like is firing off.” Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPaul is 10-1 in his boxing career with just a 2023 decision loss to Tyson Fury’s brother Tommy, 25, blemishing his record. Tyson, 58, meanwhile retired in 2005 after two dismal defeats and years of struggles outside the ring. KSI vs Jake Paul takes new twist with veteran promoter drafted in to revive talks for £100m grudge matchBut by 2020, his life was turned around as he returned for an exhibition against Roy Jones Jr, which was nothing more than a glorified sparring session. Although his fight with Paul, 27, is a professionally-sanctioned bout with records on the line. Both will be subjected to drug testing while Tyson will have further heart and brain exams due to his age. He was forced to pull out of the initial July 20 date after suffering an ulcer flare up in his stomach. But Tyson has since insisted he is medically fit to fight in what will be Netflix’s first foray into live boxing. This is not the first time Hogan has harboured fear for Tyson and even pulled Paul up on it. Hogan told TMZ: “I’m friends with both guys. “I love Mike to death, but I was in Miami for the Formula 1 races with Jake Paul, I pulled Jake aside and said, ‘Hey brother, what’s up with this thing?’ Is this a work like wrestling, or are you guys going to really go at it? READ MORE SUN STORIES”He says, ‘I’m gonna knock him out.’ So I’m excited about it. I’m glad it is rescheduled because I don’t want any excuses. “I want both men at 100 per cent. I get a feeling this will be the fight of the century, brothers. This is going to be a good one.”Mike Tyson facing off with Jake PaulCredit: Rex More

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    Watch moment Cristiano Ronaldo mimics Lionel Messi’s ill-tempered rant as he cashes in on YouTube success

    THIS is the hilarious moment Cristiano Ronaldo went viral after mimicking Lionel Messi.Former Manchester United and Real Madrid star Ronaldo, 39, launched a brand new YouTube channel last month.Cristiano Ronaldo copied a famous quote from Lionel MessiCredit: YouTubeMessi went viral during the World Cup after an outburst during an interviewCredit: tyc SportsIn doing so, the serial record breaker became the fastest YouTuber to reach one million subscribers on the platform.And in one viral clip, the football icon appeared to borrow some inspiration from one of the few stars of the beautiful game who can be called his equal. While appearing opposite partner Georgina Rodriguez – who he appeared to suggest he had married after calling her his “wife” – the pair were seen giggling before the Portuguese said: “Que Miras bobo.”This sentence translates to “What are you looking at, fool?”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever, while it may have been seen as Ronaldo simply speaking in Georgina’s native Argentina’s language of Spanish, it is actually a direct quote from Messi.Messi uttered the words during the 2022 World Cup following Argentina’s quarter-final clash against the Netherlands. The now 37-year-old had been left furious with the behaviour of the Dutch, with the ill-tempered clash resulting in 17 yellow cards.Following the game – which the South American nation had only won after a penalty shootout – he aimed a verbal blast at former Man Utd striker Wout Weghorst in the tunnel.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSIn one of the most memorable clips from the tournament, Messi caught the eye of Weghorst during a post-match interview before shouting: “What are you looking at, fool?”It was a stunning contrast to the usually very demure persona of the former Barcelona ace. BREAKING: Cristiano Ronaldo launches lucrative side hustle as Man Utd legend says ‘it has been on my mind for a long time’Weghorst insisted he had only wanted to show Messi “respect” and said the incident was overblown.He jokingly added in an interview with De Telegraaf: “I wanted to show my respect for Messi after the game, but he didn’t want it.”I think he was still angry with me. Oh well, I see it as a great compliment that he knows my name now. Then at least I did something right.”Al-Nassr ace Ronaldo copied Messi’s line for his YouTube video, which has now reached almost 60 million subscribers. More