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    ‘These men are actual giants’, says Jake Paul as he reveals prediction for Francis Ngannou vs Renan Ferreira

    JAKE PAUL felt dwarfed after facing off the gigantic duo of Francis Ngannou and Renan Ferreira. Ngannou makes his MMA return on Saturday in Saudi Arabia against 6ft 8in Brazilian Ferreira.Francis Ngannou, Jake Paul and Renan Ferreira during the face offAnd two months ago, Paul was tasked with getting in between the two humongous men to square them off.It marks Ngannou’s first fight back in MMA in over two years following a stint in the boxing ring.And Paul believes the former UFC champion and now Professional Fighters League star return to the cage with a vengeance.He said after facing the two off: “Battle of the Giants is very, very real. These men are actual giants. READ MORE IN MMA”And if they were to have started fighting, I wouldn’t have been able to do anything. But, I was there, I was doing my best. “I had some form, but they’re very strong… I just think Francis just has so much to prove here that he’s going to rise to the occasion. “With a taller man and as strong as Francis is with his solid base I just think he’s going to be able to clip Ferreira at some point.” Ngannou, 38, put his MMA career on hold to cross over to the boxing ring to first face Tyson Fury, 36.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd he sensationally dropped the former world heavyweight champ before losing a controversial split-decision.Ngannou then faced Anthony Joshua, 34, in March but was brutally knocked out in two rounds. Francis Ngannou’s first fight since tragic death of his son Kobe announced with MMA star to take on giant 6ft 8in rivalA month later, he endured personal heartbreak when his 15-month-old son Kobe tragically died. His fight with Ferreira, 34, not only marks his first with the PFL but also since he lost his baby boy and decided against retirement. Ngannou said: “I didn’t want to do anything but I just realised it was just my pain speaking. My rationality would not allow things like that. “And also for the reason why I was deciding to retire wasn’t the best reason. “I think I should use it as motivation and make something beautiful out of it.” More

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    Spain team rush to confront their own fans after shocking racist incident in YouTubers clash with France

    SPAIN and France players confronted fans after a shocking racist incident marred a charity football match.YouTubers, streamers and influencers were in action last night for the fifth edition of the much-loved El Partidazo game.A racist gesture was made at pro gamer BrawksPlayers walked off the pitch and fans were warned the game could be abandonedCredit: X/ RMCsportPlayers tried to find the racist in the standsCredit: X/ RMCsportSpain won the game 2-0Credit: AFPTeams of famous Spanish and French faces went head-to-head at Atletico Madrid’s Metropolitano Stadium last night, with the hosts winning 2-0.However, racist abuse from a supporter has overshadowed the contest.A fan is alleged to have made a monkey gesture towards professional gamer Brawks.The Frenchman reacted furiously and jumped over the advertising board to confront the man.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBrawks picked him out in the crowd as the rest of his team-mates joined in to help security find him.Influencer and rapper SDM had to be held back after trying to jump into the stands.Meanwhile, Spanish YouTuber Koko DC is seen shouting at the supporters and demanding they stop with the vile abuse.He later broke down in tears and was consoled by his fellow players and the referee.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFrance stars then decided to walk off the pitch, waiting by the dugout as the racist was escorted out the ground.The referee, with the help of team captains Amine and DjMaRiiO, grabbed the stadium microphone and warned fans that any more racism would lead to the match being abandoned.Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid SUSPENDED as players and managers told to beg fans to stop hurling objects onto pitchHis speech was applauded and the action continued after a 17-minute delay. On the shocking incident, Brawks said: “A Spaniard gave me the finger, I gave him a heart back. He then made a monkey gesture.”I got angry, I asked him to make the monkey gesture again. “He sat down, he acted like he had done nothing but he knew very well what he had done. His friends tried to cover for him.”I love sport and the values ​​it promotes – racism has no place in sport or in everyday life.”A lot of players on the team really wanted to stop the match. I’m not going to lie, I was very disgusted, I had tears in my eyes. We saw Koko who was very sad, who couldn’t hold back his tears.”Amine said: “As content creators, we are not saying we are going to play high-level football, we are here to produce things, set an example.”What happened outside of sport tonight is unacceptable, we will always be here to fight that.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I thank some Spanish players who were exemplary and came to me and said ‘we’re stopping the match with you’.”The game was watched by 950,000 people online and half the 70,000-seater stadium was full. More

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    Fears Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul could be cancelled at last minute with boxing legend, 58, ‘somewhat protected’

    MIKE TYSON’S team could stop him from returning to the ring to fight Jake Paul – MMA legend Dan Hardy has warned.The heavyweight icon faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul on November 15 in a bout widely slammed over the 30-year age gap.Mike Tyson faces Jake Paul on November 15Credit: GettyDan Hardy says Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson could still get cancelledCredit: GettyThe already controversial clash was further scrutinised when Tyson pulled out of the initial July 20 date after suffering an ulcer flare up in his stomach.And former UFC title challenger Hardy does not rule out the fight facing the KO for good. He told Bloody Elbow: “As much as I’m enjoying Jake Paul as a phenomenon in combat sports, I feel like beating up Mike Tyson would not do great things for his brand.“I honestly think a lot of the fun poking and fat suits and stuff that we are seeing now is actually working against him a little bit because Mike Tyson is held in such high regard.READ MORE IN BOXING“It wouldn’t surprise me if that fight falls away and Mike is somewhat protected by the people around him because I do think that would be worth considering for them.“There’s so many people Jake Paul can fight, he doesn’t need to be fighting Mike Tyson. If he was calling him out 10 years ago, 15 years ago, fair enough.“This version of Mike is not the person who represents who Mike Tyson was when he was at the top of the sport.”Despite the previous health scare, Tyson has been deemed medically fit to continue training. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut he is required to undergo additional brain and hearts tests ahead of his fight while both will undergo mandatory drug testing. Tyson retired in 2005 following two dismal defeats but did return in for an exhibition bout in 2020 against Roy Jones Jr. What’s happened’ say fans as they fear Jake Paul is ‘going to get slept’ by Mike Tyson after seeing training footageBut his controversial comeback is to be professionally sanctioned with records on the line – Iron Mike’s first real fight in 15 YEARS. Paul, 27, meanwhile has ten wins and only one loss in the boxing ring, losing a 2023 split-decision to Tommy Fury, 25.And Hardy – joined by many other boxing fans – fears Tyson could be sent “crashing to the canvas” by his opponent 30-YEARS his junior. He said: “I’m a big Mike Tyson fan as many combat sports people are. “You know, time always catches up with us and Mike Tyson isn’t the fighter he was even a couple of years ago.“Even when he fought Roy Jones Jr. I thought he looked good, but in the last couple of years, I feel like his age has really started to show through.“Like, he’s still a dangerous man in his own mind and you would want to upset the guy, that’s for sure.READ MORE SUN STORIES“In a boxing contest where you’re in with someone who is in their 20s, over 200lbs and spending all day every day working on his boxing. “What none of us want to see is Mike Tyson go crashing to the canvas and Jake Paul celebrating.”Tyson and Paul facing offCredit: Rex More

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    Tommy Fury reveals moment his ‘whole world fell apart’ that stopped him leaving the house

    BRITISH boxer Tommy Fury has opened up about the abuse he suffered after withdrawing from his fight with YouTuber Jake Paul.The 25-year-old was forced to postpone the bout in 2021 due to a severe chest infection and broken rib.Tommy Fury has opened up about the aftermath of his postponed fight with Jake PaulCredit: GettyThe two eventually fought in 2023 and Fury wonCredit: EPAHe subsequently received a barrage of abuse on social media, with some people accusing him of being a “fake” fighter.In his new memoir released this week, Fury opened up about what his life was like following the postponement.He wrote: “My whole world felt apart. I was this kid from Salford with no money and a big dream.”I may have done well financially after Love Island, but the fee I would have earned from this fight was something else.”Read More in BoxingFury added: “I didn’t think it could get much worse, but once the news of the fight cancellation hit the press, everything kicked off.”I received a torrent of online abuse, my accusers saying I was ‘scared of a YouTuber,’ ‘not a Fury’, ‘a fake fighter’, ’embarrassing my family’, and much worse.”The Love Island star went on to reveal that he limited his time on social media and was reluctant to leave the house in the wake of the drama.He continued: “I came off social media and I rarely went out in public because I would get heckled in the street.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”When I did leave the house, all those things were said in person, to my face.”I’m not sure how people would have the audacity to do this, but they do. While it was a red rag to a bull, there was nothing I could do about it.”Tommy Fury in first TV interview since Molly Mae split as he releases bombshell bookFury and Paul finally went toe-to-toe in February 2023.The Brit won the fight by split-decision in Saudi Arabia.Fury conducted his first TV interview today since splitting with Molly-Mae Hague.The shamed boxer and Molly-Mae split in August after five years together, and share a daughter.Influencer Molly-Mae dumped her fiancé hours after he returned home from a holiday to North Macedonia where he met a Danish woman on his lads’ holiday.Tommy today appeared on ITV show This Morning to discuss his new book, Lightening Strikes Twice, and was faced with the accusations he had been unfaithful to his Love Island star ex.He also left presenter Cat Deeley stunned when he showed her the size of his fists. More

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    Watch moment Tommy Fury leaves Cat Deeley stunned with size of his fist live on This Morning

    TOMMY FURY left Cat Deeley stunned at the size of his fist during an interview on Good Morning Britain. The unbeaten boxer required hand surgery after his controversial win over social media sensation KSI in October. Tommy Fury left Cat Deeley stunned at the size of his fist during on GMBFury needed surgery on his left handAnd Fury is back training after recovering from the injury – but his previously battered left hand is still showing signs of swelling. The 2019 Love Islander showed off his two money-makers with his right hand looking significantly smaller than the left. And Fury, 25, said: “I’d like to get out in December, January – anywhere around that time.”My knuckle’s been out of action for a long nine months. As you can see, it’s still massive there.”READ MORE IN BOXINGPresenter Cat was shocked and laughed: “Look at the size of it though!”Fury last year beat YouTube’s biggest boxing stars in Jake Paul, 25, and KSI, 31. He took a split-decision over Paul in Saudi Arabia after years of feuding and beat KSI via disputed decision seven months later. But Fury revealed he was plagued by a hand injury to his left – but is now raring to go after having it fixed. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe said: “The surgeon did a great job and I’m back using my hand and fighting fit so it’s just about getting back into the ring and taking more shots, getting back into the role of being a fighter. “I’ve been out for a long time so I just need to get back in the ring, get some rounds underneath the belt and we can be in more big fights.”Tommy Fury in first TV interview since Molly Mae split as he releases bombshell bookFury has recently been hit with unwanted headlines following a public split with Molly-Mae Hague, who he met in the Love Island villa. The couple – who share one-year-old baby daughter Bambi – announced their shock split in August.And Fury was forced to deny cheating allegations – and admitted training has helped him during the dark period. He said: “I never take a day off from the gym. Training’s my life, training’s one of the things that’s helped me get through this tough time.”I love training still, it’s the only thing I know how to do. So, you stick to whatever you know.”Tommy Fury is back training for a boxing returnCredit: @tommyfury More

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    ‘What’s happened’ say fans as they fear Jake Paul is ‘going to get slept’ by Mike Tyson after seeing sparring footage

    JAKE PAUL has released sparring footage ahead of his fight against Mike Tyson – but fans have been left asking questions. The YouTuber-turned-boxer faces heavyweight icon Tyson on November 15 in a bout widely slammed over the 30-year age gap.Jake Paul in sparring for his fight against Mike TysonCredit: @jakepaulJake Paul gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at his trainingCredit: @jakepaulAnd Paul – who is moving up to heavyweight – gave fans a rare glimpse into his preparations by releasing a short clip in sparring.But one said: “Better do better than that. Mike Tyson’s gonna take your head off.”Another added: “Jake Paul going to get slept fighting like that.”One asked: “Dude looks slow and sloppy what happened to him?”READ MORE IN BOXINGBut his former trainer BJ Flores argued: “That jab to the body sets up a heavy right hand all day. “Great punch selection. Insane pace for a heavyweight.”Tyson, 58, has also released carefully crafted training montages with fans equally worried with what they see. The already controversial clash was further scrutinised when Tyson pulled out of the initial July 20 date after suffering an ulcer flare up in his stomach.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe has since been deemed medically fit to continue training and is required to undergo additional brain and hearts tests ahead of his fight.Paul, 27, meanwhile has ten wins and only one loss in the boxing ring, losing a 2023 split-decision to Tommy Fury, 25.Fans predict a ‘sad day’ when Mike Tyson fights Jake Paul as boxing legend, 58, reveals training footage ahead of boutTyson will return for his first pro fight since 2005 despite facing Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition bout in 2020.His comeback also marks Netflix’s first move into live boxing while the Dallas Cowboy’s 80,000-seat stadium plays host.But Paul has been forced to defend the fight for the ages.He told the Daily Mail: “Mike does what Mike wants to do, and he’s the one that you know wanted to make this a pro fight.”He’s still wanting to do it, and he believes he can beat my ass truly behind the scenes. ‘To him, age is just a number, and he does look athletic, he does look strong, and he does look good on the mitts so we’ll see how it translates to the ring.”Tyson facing off with Jake PaulCredit: REX More

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    Fans predict a ‘sad day’ when Mike Tyson fights Jake Paul as boxing legend, 58, reveals training footage ahead of bout

    BOXING fans are bracing themselves for a “sad day” when Mike Tyson fights Jake Paul after his training camp footage was released. The heavyweight boxing icon faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul on November 15 in a bout widely slammed over the 30-year age gap.Mike Tyson in training to fight Jake PaulCredit: Instagram / miketysonFans have been left fearing the worstCredit: Instagram / miketysonTyson has been attempting to roll back the clock in the gym and has offered supporters tiny glimpses of his preparations. But his latest carefully crafted montage had fans fearing the worst. One said: “Will be a sad day when Jake stops him.”Another added: “Nicely edited means nothing.”READ MORE IN BOXINGOne commented: “Notice how none of these clips are longer than 2 seconds?”But another did argue: “He looks great, and I hope he KOs Paul. But I don’t think he should be fighting.”Tyson, 58, was forced to pull out of the initial July 20 date after suffering an ulcer flare up in his stomach.He has since been deemed medically fit to continue training and is required to undergo additional brain and hearts tests ahead of his fight.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPaul, 27, has ten wins and only one loss in the boxing ring, losing a 2023 split-decision to Tommy Fury, 25.Tyson meanwhile returns for his first pro fight since 2005 despite facing Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition bout in 2020.Mike Tyson sends chilling warning that Jake Paul ‘has to go’ as he claims ‘I started his career, now I’ll finish him’ His comeback also marks Netflix’s first move into live boxing while the Dallas Cowboy’s 80,000-seat stadium plays host.But Paul has been forced to defend the fight and told the Daily Mail: “Mike does what Mike wants to do, and he’s the one that you know wanted to make this a pro fight.”He’s still wanting to do it, and he believes he can beat my ass truly behind the scenes. ‘To him, age is just a number, and he does look athletic, he does look strong, and he does look good on the mitts so we’ll see how it translates to the ring.”Tyson shoving Jake Paul ahead of their fightCredit: AFP More

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    Jake Paul fires dig at Mike Tyson, 58, for demanding boxing rule change ahead of controversial Netflix fight

    JAKE PAUL has fired a dig at Mike Tyson for demanding the rules be changed ahead of their controversial fight. YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul faces heavyweight boxing icon Tyson on November 15 in a bout widely slammed over the 30-year age gap. Jake Paul fired a dig at Mike Tyson for demanding the rules be changed for their fightCredit: RexThe fight is set to be professionally sanctioned with records going on the line – but with modified rules. Paul claimed Tyson requested shorter two minutes rounds – opposed to the usual three – with bigger 14oz gloves also to be worn. He told the Daily Mail: “It’s interesting, I’m just, I’m just basing s*** off of facts.”He’s like, ‘Watch your shape, watch your shape’. I’m like, ‘Alright, but you watch it’.READ MORE IN BOXING”It could be to his advantage. I think it’s also smart that he’s doing that. I’m fighting on all of his rules and what he wanted.”He wanted it to be a pro fight. He wanted eight, two-minute rounds. So I’m giving him everything he wants.”I’m going to his playground, and I’m going to beat his ass. I mean, it’s just being alert and knowing what to do in that situation.”Tyson, 58, was forced to pull out of the initial July 20 date after suffering an ulcer flare up in his stomach. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe has since been deemed medically fit to continue training and is required to undergo additional brain and hearts tests ahead of his fight. Paul, 27, has ten wins and only one loss in the boxing ring, losing a 2023 split-decision to Tommy Fury, 25. Mike Tyson sends chilling warning that Jake Paul ‘has to go’ as he claims ‘I started his career, now I’ll finish him’ Tyson meanwhile returns for his first pro fight since 2005 despite facing Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition bout in 2020. His comeback also marks Netflix’s first move into live boxing while the Dallas Cowboy’s 80,000-seat stadium plays host. Paul was forced to defend the fight and said: “Mike does what Mike wants to do, and he’s the one that you know wanted to make this a pro fight. “He’s still wanting to do it, and he believes he can beat my ass truly behind the scenes. ‘To him, age is just a number, and he does look athletic, he does look strong, and he does look good on the mitts so we’ll see how it translates to the ring.” More