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      Muhammad Ali’s grandson reveals he turned down ‘money I’ve never even seen before’ to fight Jake Paul and explains why

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      MUHAMMAD ALI’S grandson Nico refused to “sell out” and fight Jake Paul despite the millions on offer. Ali Walsh announced after beating Sona Akale in a rematch that he rejected a deal from Paul and Most Valuable Promotions. Nico Ali Walsh turned down a fight with Jake PaulCredit: Top Rank Jake Paul has long been linked with a fight against Muhammad Ali’s grandsonCredit: Most Valuable Promotions The middleweight prospect opened up on his decision and revealed the deal was worth £2.3million. He told Sky Sports: “Morally it was an easy choice. I said no before I even heard the numbers.”I believe it was upwards of $3million. Of course, that would be money that I’ve never made in my career. “That would be money that I’ve never even seen before. But is everything really money? That’s how I was raised.READ MORE IN BOXING”You’ve got to ask yourself how much does your pride cost? How much are you willing to sell out for? “Because that’s exactly how it is, at least in my book. Anyone else can do it. “But for me, I’m an Ali, I hold my name in such higher weight, I don’t believe I should be playing in the mud with the likes of Jake Paul.”It is not the first time Ali Walsh has been linked with the YouTuber-turned-boxer. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd Paul, 27, commented:  “I been trying to fight this fraud and now he admitted he ducked me but calling me a circus act.”The American is 9-1 in his career and had faced criticism for his choice of opposition in the past. Watch Jake Paul in training to fight Mike PerryPaul’s only defeat came against Tommy Fury, 25, and he now returns against ex-UFC star and bare-knuckle boxer Mike Perry, 27. But Ali Walsh, 24, said: “It is a circus. People like the circus. “But it’s not something you want to mix with a deadly sport like boxing. We’re in a serious sport and it’s not a sport to be taken lightly. “I just don’t think playing games, the way Jake Paul is doing, should be mixed in a sport that’s so deadly.” More

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      Jake Paul says ‘please don’t do that’ after Mike Perry makes gruesome vow ahead of boxing fight

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      JAKE PAUL was left to plead Mike Perry against pulling off a gruesome promise ahead of their boxing fight.The pair clash in Florida over the weekend and sat down for a face-to-face interview just days before their bout. Jake Paul with Mike Perry ahead of their fightCredit: Most Valuable Promotions They reflected on a disputed sparring session from 2021 when Perry said: “Your little baby green punches can’t even reach my brain stem, bro. “I’m going to dig through your eyeball and find your memories.”But Paul responded: “Please don’t do that. Please don’t do that, Mikey.”The YouTuber-turned-boxer was due to be in Texas to instead fight Mike Tyson but the boxing icon, 58, pulled out amid a health precaution. READ MORE IN BOXINGInstead, the controversial fight for the ages has been postponed till November 15 with Perry, 32, stepping in as a replacement. Paul, 27, is risking the mega-money payday by taking on the former UFC star but insisted he will be too good on the night. He said: “There’s nothing he can do, and I respect him. He’s very violent. “It’s not taking away from Mike Perry. He can beat a lot of people, but he can’t beat me.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPerry became the face of the bare-knuckle boxing scene after leaving the UFC in 2021. And he told Paul: “I’m excited for a battle. I do like getting punched and I like punching too, so we’re going to see. Watch Jake Paul in training to fight Mike Perry”Ten-ounce gloves, no headgear – I’m going to hurt you, Jake. And I’m going to laugh in your face when you try to hurt me.” More

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      Inside Jake Paul’s training camp to fight Mike Perry where his power is so ‘crazy’ sparring partners have been sent home

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      JAKE PAUL is punching so hard in training to fight Mike Perry that his sparring partners have been sent packing.The YouTuber-turned-prizefighter returns over the weekend in Florida against former UFC star and now bare-knuckle boxer Perry.Jake Paul and sparring partner Jake BostwickCredit: instagram @brutalbostwickBefore his boxing days, Jake Paul was a popular YouTuberCredit: instagram @jakepaulPaul was initially set to face Mike Tyson on the same date but in Texas – until the heavyweight icon pulled out amid a health precaution. The controversial fight—scrutinized for their 30-year age gap—has since been postponed to November 15.However, Paul – who last fought in March – decided to roll the dice and remain in the ring to keep his lucrative boxing career moving. It meant switching around his sparring partners, having assembled a team of shorter heavyweights to replicate 58-year-old Iron Mike.So Paul quickly called on an old friend and secret weapon ahead of his bout against Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship’s Perry. Brit Jake Bostwick – a bare-knuckle boxer himself – has been a regular in Paul’s previous training camps. So, when the opponent was switched to Perry, it was a no-brainer to transfer Bostwick to the Puerto Rico training base.And Bostwick revealed it has been a survival of the fittest in camp—but one he has stood the test of time for.Most read in Boxing”I come in because I give them good work. And honestly, I can survive,” he told SunSport. “Anyone else that comes out at the spar normally gets sent home with injuries or they just can’t hang. Real talk it really is like that.I was there for Jake Paul’s sparring session with Mike Perry and here is why their fight will not last long “Even a few days ago everyone else got sent home and it was just me and coaches like JLeon are like, ‘Jake bro, it’s always you that’s left.'”I was like, I’m soldiering on son.”Paul’s assistant coach J’Leon Love – a former 25–3–1 boxer – was the one who invited Bostwick back into camp. And Love, along with head trainer Theo Chambers, are the ones deciding which paid sparring partners stay or go.Bostwick revealed: “The coaches are sending people home if they’re not performing or they’re getting pieced up, they get sent home.”So you gotta be able to take some shots, give some shots and still give them a look, you know? And like I said, Jake’s never easy sparring.”And he’s firing on all cylinders, 16oz gloves, headgear or not it’s still a problem.”Paul first recruited Bostwick, 34, before the American knocked out former MMA champion Ben Askren, 39, in 2021.The coaches are sending people home if they’re not performing or they’re getting pieced up, they get sent home.Jake Paul’s sparring partner Jake Bostwick The same year, they also sparred before Paul’s pair of wins over ex-UFC champ Tyron Woodley, 42, on points and then KO. Around the same time, Perry, 32, also sparred Paul, 27, in a session that has been widely disputed in the lead-up to their boxing bout.However, Bostwick insisted Perry is in for a rude awakening if he is banking on Paul being the same boxer as he was all those years ago.He said: “His power is crazy, bro. “Every time we spar, I’m just like, I hope you don’t catch me with something, he does punch hard, he really, really does.”He’s definitely got significantly better, his movement, everything’s way better. “And I think even Perry sparred with him back in the day around the Ben Askren time.”That’s when he moved with him as well. So for Perry to remember that, and then to see how he is now, I think that’s gonna be a bit of a shocker.” Bostwick has traveled with Paul’s team to Tampa ahead of the scheduled eight-round fight – but does not expect the final bell to sound.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe predicted: “I honestly think Jake can stop Perry within, like, four or five rounds. “Stop him. Either knockout to the head, to the body, but I think he could for sure hurt him and get a stoppage. I genuinely believe that.” More

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      KSI faced with accepting Jake Paul’s ‘outrageous’ and ‘unfair’ terms to secure huge £100m YouTube grudge fight

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      KSI could be forced into accepting “outrageous” and “unfair” terms in order to finally fight Jake Paul. The pair of YouTube sensations-turned-boxers have rivalled for well over half a decade – fuelling demand for a bitter grudge match. KSI could have to accept ‘outrageous’ and ‘unfair’ terms to fight Jake PaulCredit: PAJake Paul has fought as high as 200lbCredit: @jakepaulBut the latest hurdle in talks looks to be the weight difference between the feuding duo. KSI has fought as light as 175lb whereas Paul’s last two bouts have been at the 200lb cruiserweight limit. Both lost to Tommy Fury and scaled around the 183lb mark. Paul has since moved up in weight and claimed his body is too naturally big to suck back down to a 185lb catchweight. READ MORE IN BOXINGWhereas KSI’s team argue the British superstar is already way out of his comfort zone by bulking up to 185lb as it is. But, his boxing coach Alexis Demetriades insisted they would be willing to make the compromise in order to at last face Paul. Demetriades told SunSport: “I can be brutally honest with you, we’ve asked for that fight a lot. “It was offered 175, 180, cool no problem let’s do it. (Jake) didn’t want to do it. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“Remember, JJ’s fought at 170, he’s gone up to 175, 182 for Tommy, we’ll go up to 185. How much more do you want JJ to go up in weight? “So let’s meet in the middle, Jake’s fought at 183, we’ll go up to 185. So we’ll go up past what he fought Tommy Fury at, which is outrageous. KSI targets revenge fight against Floyd Mayweather and wants to ‘KILL’ boxing legend for how he treated brother Deji“That’s 15-20lb more than JJ fights at. So we’re giving up that much plus a weight cut. And Jake still doesn’t want to do it. “What do you want JJ to do? Put dumbbells in his pockets when he weighs in? Literally, I don’t know what else to offer.”Since losing to Fury, 25, Paul, 27, has gone on to win three more times and returns on July 20.He does so against ex-UFC star-turned-bare-knuckle-boxer Mike Perry, 32, after his heavyweight showdown against Mike Tyson, 58, was postponed.KSI, 31, meanwhile has not fought since suffering his first defeat last October to Fury via controversial decision. He makes his comeback on August 31 in Dublin in a wild two-on-one handicap bout against Anthony Taylor, 34, and Slim Albaher, 29. But the biggest blockbuster remains between KSI and Paul – which Demetriades admitted in the past could be worth £100MILLION. And despite believing his man will have to fight way beyond his natural weight class – they are ready to make the sacrifice. Demetriades said: “There’s an element where there’s an unfair safety advantage. “Weight divisions are there for a reason, right? So at what point do we stop? “I said to JJ, we want to get this kid, OK let’s go up to 185. He fought at 183, we’ll go up to 185 which is nuts because JJ is not naturally that heavy.“He’s not a natural 185er, the second he gets into camp he comes down. But for that fight, how huge it is and the magnitude of it. “And, stylistically as well I think we have this guy’s number. That’s just what fighting is about. READ MORE SUN STORIES”So we’ll give up the weight and the hydration clause, we’ll figure it out.“We’ll meet in the middle so everyone is comfortable, winner-takes-all, what’s the problem?”   KSI training with coach Alexis DemetriadesCredit: Getty More

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      KSI targets revenge fight against Floyd Mayweather and wants to ‘KILL’ boxing legend for how he treated brother Deji

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      KSI is out to gain revenge against Floyd Mayweather for how the boxing legend treated his younger brother Deji. Mayweather faced YouTuber Deji in a shock exhibition bout in Dubai in 2022. KSI wants to fight Floyd MayweatherCredit: GettyMayweather faced KSI’s younger brother DejiCredit: Global Titans But the American icon was accused of forcing Deji into boxing in smaller 10oz gloves on the night of the bout – opposed to a bigger 14oz pair.It was also claimed Mayweather refused to take it easy on his inexperienced opponent despite a verbal agreement to do so.Older brother KSI is still seething with the Hall of Fame great and wants to settle it in the ring. His trainer Alexis Demetriades told SunSport: “There’s a personal thing there with Deji, JJ’s upset with Mayweather. There’s a personal thing.READ MORE IN boxing”They changed the gloves from 14s to 10s on the night, they gave him danger money, they paid him to do it.”And one of Mayweather’s camp came up to Deji and said, ‘If it gets a little bit hot and you’re in the clinch just tell Floyd to calm down a little bit because it’s an exhibition and he’ll be with you.”At one point, Deji was like, ‘S***, it’s getting a little bit hot.’ And Mayweather was like, ‘F*** you. I’m Floyd Mayweather’, and tried to kill him.'”That’s JJ’s little brother. So there’s animosity there, there’s an appetite for that fight for JJ, he thinks he’s a p***k.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMayweather, 47, officially retired in 2017 after beating ex-UFC champion Conor McGregor, 35.But he has continued to box in exhibitions since against stars of the social media, MMA and boxing world. Watch as bare-knuckle boxer is dazed so badly from brutal punch that he starts fighting the REF in wild scenesAmong those have been YouTuber Logan Paul, 29, and KSI’s brother Deji, 27.But coach Demetriades insisted KSI, 31, is not interested in an exhibition against Mayweather and instead wants redemption. Demetriades said: “He’s going to try and kill him. There’s animosity there. It’s on sight. Like JJ wants to kill him. That’s a fight he wants.”It’s nuts, it’s crazy to say though, isn’t it? You’ve got a YouTuber that wants to fight Floyd Mayweather.”Mayweather returns on August 24 in Mexico against John Gotti III -grandson of the notorious mob boss. He’s going to try and kill him. There’s animosity there. It’s on sight. Like JJ wants to kill him. That’s a fight he wants.KSI’s coach Alexis Demetriades Gotti III was disqualified last June and a brawl broke out in the ring afterwards to fuel demand for a rematch. KSI is back in the ring on August 31 in a wild 2v1 handicap bout against Anthony Taylor, 35, and Slim Albaher, 29.But Demetriades insisted Mayweather is still in their sights and a fight KSI is confident of winning.He said: “It’s how you win it, of course. It’s understanding what a win is, wins don’t always mean knockouts.”There’s tangibles, right? Logan’s fought Floyd, Deji’s fought Floyd. JJ’s been in the ring with both those guys, there’s a tangible.READ MORE SUN STORIES”It’s not like it’s MMA maths or boxing maths where if this guy beats that guy then I can beat that guy.”But there’s a tangible, you know what you’re dealing with a little bit.” More

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      Fans want Argentina star De Paul to be awarded Oscar for outrageous theatrics during Copa America win over Canada

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      ARGENTINA’S Rodrigo de Paul has been handed both the ultimate acting compliment AND the worst insult for his play-acting at Copa America.Fans ridiculed the Atletico Madrid midfielder for his starring “roll” in a semi-final 2-0 win over Canada.Rodrigo de Paul was on the floor when Ismael Koné prodded the ball at himKoné was booked for this incident which had De Paul reeling ridiculouslyEither De Paul was exaggerating or Koné’s kick had amazingly-deceptive powerWith the scoring complete, De Paul went down dramatically after a sliding challenge from Stephen Eustáquio – despite little contact.Eustáquio’s frustrated Canadian team-mate Ismael Kone then kicked the ball at the grounded Argentinian, who responded by clutching his back and tumbling around as if in agony.Chilean referee Piero Maza whipped out the yellow card for Koné – but viewers were more interested in giving De Paul bookings… for movie roles.Amongst the plaudits for his acting were numerous nominations for an Oscar award.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut De Paul might be more concerned by a huge SLUR over his theatrical ability.One fan alleged: “His acting is like a bad TikTok skit.”Meanwhile, Canada boss Jesse Marsch reacted on the sideline with the same indignation to De Paul’s antics as fans showed online.The former Leeds chief appeared to yell his disapproval at the 30-year-old.Most read in FootballMan City’s Julian Alvarez slotted the breakthrough goal for ArgentinaCredit: GettyBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSDe Paul is a 2022 World Cup winner – but many viewers believe he is now more like an Academy Award sinner.Such verdicts included: “Trying out for an Oscar” and “An Oscar for De Paul”.SunSport’s Latest Euro 2024 headlinesAnother fan posted: “And the academy award goes to… could you imagine a hockey player doing this?”And apart from acting assessments, De Paul was also accused of setting a bad example to youngsters.One viewer suggested: “THIS is exactly what is still wrong with soccer. Stop teaching kids how to dive, it’s gross.”Another said: “The way he rolls over in pain after a slight tap of the ball. Surely that warrants a yellow card for embellishment.”More mocking comments like “Hahahaha soccer is softer than hobby horsing” and “Yo, this is hilarious” flowed in.And one fan joked: “Someone call an ambulance, there has been a murder on the field.”But, plot twist, another observer seemed to APPROVE of the action that sparked De Paul’s rolling around.He wrote: “A well-earned yellow card by Koné. Legend!”Perhaps with De Paul’s new reputation for acting, that opinion is what movie directors might call a surprise ending…!Earlier on, Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez finished off De Paul’s pass for Argentina’s opening goal midway through the first half.READ MORE SUN STORIESStar performer Lionel Messi, 37, then killed off the Canadians early in the second period, deflecting in a shot from Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez.Lionel Scaloni’s men face the winner of Thursday’s clash between Uruguay and Colombia in Monday’s final.Lionel Messi celebrates his clincher with fellow scorer AlvarezCredit: Rex More

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      I worked in an ice cream parlour and dreamed of becoming an actor… now I’m following my dad’s iconic boxing footsteps

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      SAMI HAMED is hoping the cream will rise to the top of his boxing career having been inspired to follow his legendary dad into the sport.The 26-year-old is the eldest son of British boxing icon Naseem Hamed – who lit up the sport in the 1990s and early 2000s. Sami Hamed with his famous father Prince NaseemCredit: @princesamihamedSami is now following his dad into boxingCredit: @princesamihamedBrothers Aadam Hamed and SamiBut the Hamed name looks set to remain in the sport for years to come through Naz’s sons Aadam and Sami. Aadam is already 1-0 and signed to Hall of Fame promoter Frank Warren – who guided his dad to superstardom decades earlier. Whereas older brother Sami has signed a deal with Misfits Boxing, home to celebrity-style crossover fights. He debuts on August 31 in Dublin on the undercard of YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI and does so as the son of a legend. READ MORE IN BOXINGSami told SunSport: “It’s in my heart and it’s in my DNA. “Obviously, everybody wants to be like their dad but when your dad is knocking everybody out it’s on a another level.”I just want to get in there, I want to show my dad that listen, I can have a good fight as well and pack that dig. “I just want to make my parents proud.”Most read in BoxingSami Hamed: I’m not here to please anyoneSAMI HAMED becomes the latest son of a British boxing legend to try and make his own way in the sport.He follows after Chris Eubank Jr, Conor Benn and Campbell Hatton all followed in the same footsteps. But Hamed will not get drawn into the inevitable comparisons due to come his way. He said: “I’m pretty blessed because my attitude towards the whole thing is, I couldn’t give a c**p what anybody thinks. I’m not here to please anyone.”To be honest, anyone who obviously spends their hard earned money to come and watch me fight, obviously I want to put on a good performance for them.”But in terms of being my dad, me and my brother are never going to be Prince Naseem Hamed, no one’s every going to be that and the sooner people realise that, the better.”CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSNeither Sami or Aadam had amateur careers or ever really considered entering the family boxing business.I was forced to flog meat on doorsteps with social media sensation father…now I’m chasing boxing titlesAadam was once a talented tennis player while Sami had his eyes on the big screen – something he is not yet ready to throw the towel in for. He revealed: “We’ve played tennis, football, all of that.”I wanted to be an actor when I was like 12 years old, all the way to like 15, 16. My heart was set, I really wanted to be on the big screen.”I still feel like I’ve got the potential to do that. I could do a couple of years in boxing and even if I carry on fighting but maybe go to Hollywood and chase my dream in that sense.”Prince Naz is believed to have banked over £40million during his prizefighting career – but his sons were made to earn their own cash. I just want to make my parents proud.Naseem Hamed’s son Sami Sami said: “Before this, I was working in retail for like two and a half years, before that I worked in Creams ice cream parlour when I came out of college when I was like 17 or 18.”So for me now, this does really feel like I’m doing something big with myself and I’m cracking on with something that I can love.”Sami believes the work ethic his famous father installed in him as a youngster is what will allow him to excel in boxing.He said: “My dad’s a Yemeni, whether you’ve got lots of money or not he’s still going to raise you like you’re a Yemeni.”He’s always shown me that he’s never just going to give me or let me have my handout. “He’s always going to make me work for my money and to be honest that’s the whole reason I’m here.”I would have never done it if I didn’t have the previous jobs that I’ve had in the past. READ MORE SUN STORIES”I feel like now, this is a massive opportunity to make it for myself.”Sami, who debuts against vlogger Jesse Clarke, has signed a one-year Misfits deal and wants to fight as many as five times in those 12 months.Sami Hamed has signed for Misfits Boxing More

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      Nate Diaz vows to beat Jake Paul’s ‘f***ing ass’ in rematch and calls out UFC star Leon Edwards after Jorge Masvidal win

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      NATE DIAZ set his sights on avenging losses to Jake Paul and Leon Edwards after ticking Jorge Masvidal off the list. Diaz was beaten by current UFC welterweight champion Edwards in 2021 – a year after he walked out on the promotion. Nate Diaz called out Jake Paul for a rematchJake Paul beat Nate Diaz in 2023Credit: Most Valuable Promotions/Ester LinHe proceeded to make his boxing debut against YouTuber-turned-prizefighter Paul last August but it ended in a points defeat. Diaz decided to stick around to rematch Masvidal in the boxing ring after his stoppage loss in the octagon in 2019. And he walked away with bragging rights after winning the boxing rematch via majority-decision. Diaz roared: “I’m gonna beat Jake Paul’s f***ing ass.READ MORE IN BOXING”I’m down to fight the highest-ranked boxer that I can find.”My main objective has always been to be the best fighter in the world so I want to go back and get the UFC title. “Leon Edwards, Jake Paul and anybody the f*** else, you’re dead.”Paul, 27, cruised to a ten-round points decision over Diaz, 39, and offered him a rematch in the cage. Most read in BoxingThe American put out a $15MILLION offer alongside the Professional Fighters League.So Paul was quick to hit back after being called out by Diaz. Paul wrote: “F*** you Nate Diaz you’re a hoe who ducked my PFL $15m MMA offer.”Masvidal trash too.”Jake Paul’s business partner defends controversial Mike Tyson fightMasvidal called for a rematch in the aftermath of his boxing loss with the scored tied level in their series. Masvidal said: “I thought I won, I thought I hit the harder shots.”He did land more volume but I definitely felt I landed the way, way better shots.”Win or lose, all praise to Jesus Christ, my saviour. And we can do it again, we’re 1-1 so we can definitely run it back in boxing.”I felt I won that one, we can definitely find a place to do it again.”Jorge Masvidal was beaten by Nate Diaz in their boxing rematchCredit: GETTY More