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    Jake Paul’s former boxing trainer reveals mistake that led to Tommy Fury loss and how YouTuber can win rematch ‘easy’

    JAKE PAUL has an “easy” route to victory in a rematch with Tommy Fury after simple mistakes led to defeat the first time. Fury is the first and so far only to defeat YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul following a split-decision win in February 2023.Jake Paul was beaten on points by Tommy FuryCredit: GettyThat is despite scoring a late knockdown in the eighth and final round.Paul has called for a rematch after switching up his training team in the aftermath of the loss in Saudi Arabia. And even former coach BJ Flores – once a cruiserweight contender – admitted he got the tactics wrong.Flores said in response to a fan: “Tommy won 5 rounds based on activity. READ MORE IN BOXING”@jakepaul was told the entire camp defence would win him this fight when the truth is if he lets his hands go he wins easy.”Jake won 3 rounds plus the knockdown.” Paul, 27, has won four since most recently beating ex-UFC star and bare-knuckle boxing champion Mike Perry, 32, in six rounds in July. Perry only filled in with four weeks to go after Mike Tyson, 58, was forced out after suffering an ulcer flare up in his stomach.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut Tyson has been controversially deemed medically fit to instead fight Paul on November 15 in Texas.Meanwhile, Fury, 25, beat KSI, 31, via disputed decision in October but underwent hand surgery afterwards.Jake Paul reveals behind-the-scenes talks are underway with boxing chiefs in bid to secure shock world title fightHe wants to return in December while Paul continues to demand a rematch.Paul told SunSport: “I need to do that, all the fans want it. It’s a massive fight, it was a good fight.“So, I need to go back and avenge my loss and for me that will be very pleasurable and I believe that I will wipe the floor with Tommy Fury now.“My skill level is just on a different, different level. I’m not even the same fighter anymore.”Jake Paul wants to rematch Tommy FuryCredit: @tommyfury More

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    Jake Paul in brutal one-word putdown of Tommy Fury amid Molly-Mae break-up and takes swipe at KSI’s Misfits Boxing

    JAKE PAUL came out swinging to aim digs at Tommy Fury and KSI. The YouTuber-turned-boxer suffered his first and only defeat to Fury in their celebrity grudge match in Saudi Arabia last year. Jake Paul took aim at Tommy Fury and KSICredit: APTommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague announced their splitCredit: GettyPaul is determined to get a rematch, while Fury has made unwanted headlines for his break-up with Molly-Mae Hague. The pair announced their split amid cheating allegations which Fury has denied – but Paul still took the chance to mock his rival. Asked for the first word that entered his head when thinking about Fury – who could now reconcile with Molly-Mae – he told the Daily Mail: “Single.”Fury, 25, has not returned to the ring since controversially beating KSI, 31, in October having undergone hand surgery in the aftermath.READ MORE IN BOXINGThe fight was a big hit with over ONE MILLION pay-per-view sales – according to organisers. KSI’s Misfits Boxing promotion put on the event, their biggest since launching in 2022. Misfits is home to celebrity-style crossover fights, welcoming stars of the social media, TV, boxing and MMA world.But Paul, who is 10-1, believes he has surpassed that standard of competition as he took a swipe at Misfits. Most read in BoxingKSI has long feuded with Jake PaulCredit: ReutersCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe said: “Honestly, the other fighters aren’t improving, and I think people are tired of seeing the s*** punches and it just looks sloppy.”Now that they’re fans of the sport, I think they want to see like, more real, higher level skill. So it’s definitely dying out.” Paul, 27, makes his return on November 15 against boxing great Mike Tyson, 58, in a fight criticised due to the three decade age difference. Tommy Fury reveals target date for boxing return after recovering from hand surgery amid Molly-Mae break-up More

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    Jake Paul’s team hit back at Eddie Hearn after boxing promoter labels Mike Tyson fight ‘freak show’

    JAKE PAUL’S team have hit back at Eddie Hearn following criticism of the Mike Tyson fight. YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul faces heavyweight great Tyson on November 15 in a clash that has attracted controversy over the massive age gap.Promoter Eddie Hearn with Jake PaulCredit: SportsfileJake Paul’s business partner and co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions, Nakisa BidarianCredit: @mostvaluablepromotionsAnd promoter Hearn has been among the most critical of the bout.But Paul’s business partner and co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions Nakisa Bidarian was quick to fire back at Hearn. Bidarian said: “Keep getting sent these articles on Eddie Hearn taking shots at Jake Paul versus Mike Tyson. “How, if you’re involved you have no empathy for the sport, how he’d never be involved in a million years. Eddie, you’re involved, man. Involved in a big way. READ MORE IN BOXING”Katie Taylor, your most celebrated fighter, is the co-main event and it’s her biggest payday as you know. “So, thank you to Netflix, thank you to MVP and most of all, thank you to Jake Paul for getting it down for you, man.”It’s funny. I remember when Francis Ngannou was fighting Tyson Fury, you were out there saying, ‘This is a circus. This is a clown show. This shouldn’t be happening.’ “But as soon as the opportunity came for you to be involved with Anthony Joshua versus Francis Ngannou, you were running so fast to sign that contract and make a talk about, ‘Oh, this is a real fight. Oh, it’s such a big deal.'”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHearn responded online: “There’s a bit of a big difference. Francis was an active UFC fighter who basically beat (IMO) Tyson Fury. “That win gave him all the credibility he needed. Mike is in his 50’s and 20 years ago he was shot as a fighter.” Paul is 10-1 with only a 2023 points defeat to Tyson Fury’s brother Tommy, 25, blemishing his record.Tyson retired in 2005 off the back of two dismal defeats and years of trouble outside the ring.But 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.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.Eddie Hearn on Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson Both will be subjected to drug testing while Tyson must take additional brain and heart exams due to his age.But 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 – were quick to reschedule the bout.Hearn has been critical, telling SunSport: “I don’t think there’s one boxing person that really wants this fight to happen. 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.READ MORE SUN STORIES“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.“I don’t think it’s ever something you’d see a real boxing person get involved with.”Mike Tyson faces Jake Paul on November 15Credit: EPA More

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    Watch Jake Paul’s bizarre hand training exercise using RICE ahead of Mike Tyson fight

    JAKE PAUL showed off his hand strengthening exercise using a bucket of RICE ahead of his fight with Mike Tyson. The YouTuber-turned-boxer faces the heavyweight great on November 15 in Texas in a clash that has caused controversy over the age difference.Jake Paul showed off his hand strengthening exercise using a bucket of riceThe method strengthens hand musclesPaul has started training for the bout and utilised an old-school method of soaking his hands in rice. The bizarre trick is used to help strengthen the muscles in fighters’ hands.Paul 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.READ MORE IN BOXINGBut 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.His fight with 27-year-old Paul though 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.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut Tyson has since insisted he is medically fit to fight in what will be Netflix’s first foray into live boxing.WWE legend Hulk Hogan got a glimpse of Paul in training and revealed his concern for close friend Tyson. ‘He’s going to kill somebody’ – Fears for Mike Tyson, 58, in Jake Paul fight after WWE legend watches YouTuber trainHe said to Logan Paul:”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’.”No, I mean really. It was scary. I love Mike to death, I don’t want him to kill Mike, Jesus.”Mike Tyson facing off with Jake PaulCredit: Getty More

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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