More stories

  • in

    Jake Paul claims Tommy Fury snubbed eight-figure offer and deal is withdrawn as rival refused to ‘f***ing listen’

    JAKE PAUL has withdrawn his “eight-figure” fight offer to Tommy Fury after the Brit snubbed the deal. The YouTuber-turned boxer has been trying to negotiate a rematch with Fury after losing their blockbuster grudge match last year.Jake Paul has been in talks to rematch Tommy FuryCredit: GETTYBut Paul put a twist on the deal by tabling terms to first run it back in the boxing ring and then complete the trilogy in the MMA cage. The Problem Child’s side have insisted Fury could earn over £15MILLION for the two-fights spread across the two sports. But after failing to hear back it looks as though the deal is off the table.Paul told SunSport: “It’s an eight-figure deal for a boxing and an MMA fight – more money than he’s ever been offered – but he didn’t take it so the offer isn’t there anymore. READ MORE IN BOXING“Quite frankly, he’s going to realise how much he needs me over the next couple of months when he goes to fight someone again and he’s getting offered 75k. “And the offer is down now, the offer is rescinded first of all and it’s nowhere near that now. He had his opportunity and time to take that.” Paul, 27, claims he picked up around £24m after suffering a split-decision defeat in Saudi Arabia last February, while Fury, 24, was said to have made close to £4m.The American former Disney star bounced back with a points win over ex-UFC ace Nate Diaz and a knockout against pro boxer Andre August in his last bout. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPaul now returns on Saturday night in Puerto Rico against 17-2 Ryan Bourland, 35, the most experienced opponent of his career. Meanwhile Fury is coming off a controversial points victory over Paul’s arch rival KSI, 30, in October and had hand surgery soon after. EXCLUSIVE: Major role Jake Paul’s stunning girlfriend is playing in his career as he gushes over ‘inspiring’ speedskaterPaul has been in talks with Fury’s side since the backend of 2023 but is growing frustrated at the apparent wage demands. He said: “All of his doors that he can open in his career, they all lead to me. “I can do whatever I want, fight whoever I want and you’re going to see in the very near future. “I’m on a path to world champion and so if he wants to do it and he’s serious about it then he needs to be realistic around the financial side about it. “And there’s no one better in this game at business than me so when I’m telling him these things, he has to f***ing listen.” Fury’s team were contacted for comment. Tommy Fury controversially beat KSI on pointsCredit: GETTYJake Paul facing off with Ryan BourlandCredit: @MostVpromotions More

  • in

    Jake Paul signs Neeraj Goyat after Indian boxing and movie star travels 9,000 miles to confront YouTuber amid fight talk

    JAKE PAUL has signed Neeraj Goyat after the Indian boxing star travelled 9,000 miles to confront him. Goyat – who once signed to face Amir Khan – has relentlessly called out YouTuber-turned boxer Paul. Jake Paul has signed Indian boxer Neeraj GoyatCredit: @jakepaul Goyat travelled 9,000 miles from India to Puerto Rico to confront PaulCredit: @GoyatNeerajAnd on the week of Paul’s next fight – against Ryan Bourland this Saturday in Puerto Rico – Goyat travelled almost ONE DAY to find the American. Goyat, 32, finally tracked Paul, 27, down in a car park and the two traded words before security had to intervene. But it is not the last time the pair could go head to head as SunSport can reveal Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions have signed Goyat. He said: “I’m truly honored to be the newest member of the Most Valuable Promotions family. READ MORE IN BOXING”MVP has been making waves in the boxing world, particularly with its commitment to showcasing and uplifting women in the sport since 2021.“In just 2.5 years, MVP has organised some of the world’s most significant boxing events, and I’m excited to work with MVP to elevate the status of professional boxing in India and bring attention to boxers from India globally.”SunSport understands MVP will promote Goyat’s fights going forward. And MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian has already confirmed business partner Paul could be a future opponent for Goyat in India. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe said: “My hope is that we can figure out a way fro MVP and Neeraj to collaborate and build up to the biggest event that India has ever seen and to see Jake Paul and Neeraj Goyat fight respectfully in India.” Goyat has almost 1million Instagram followers and has starred in movies in India and reality shows on Netflix. Inside Jake and Logan Paul’s £3.2m two-story warehouse gym in Puerto Rico with boxing ring, weights and recovery zonesHe has won various WBC titles and in 2019 signed to face British icon Khan until he was forced out with injury following a car crash. But a sticking point in talks with Paul will be weight, as Goyat has never fought over the 147lb welterweight limit and started out at 130lb. Paul meanwhile last scaled 199lb and the lowest he has weighed was 183.6lb the night before he lost to Tommy Fury, 24. Since that defeat, he has bounced back with wins over MMA legend Nate Diaz, 38, and pro boxer Andre August, 35. Paul steps up over the weekend to face 17-2 Bourland, 35, on the undercard of Amanda Serrano’s San Juan homecoming. Meanwhile Goyat has a record of 18-4-2 and has won nine of his last ten. Jake Paul and Goyat clashed in a car park More

  • in

    Jake Paul says he’s ‘INJURED’ going into ring return as boxing fans hound him for fighting a ‘delivery man’

    JAKE PAUL has jokingly claimed he’s “injured” just days ahead of his return to the ring.The YouTuber-turned-boxer returns to action early on Sunday morning on the undercard of Amanda Serrano’s unified featherweight title clash with Nina Meinke.Jake Paul returns to the ring this weekendCredit: REUTERSPaul will be welcomed back to the ring by Ryan BourlandCredit: DAZNThe Problem Child has claimed to have suffered an injury ahead of his returnCredit: YOUTUBE@JAKEPAULPaul, 27, will be welcomed back to the squared circle by long-time cruiserweight Ryan Bourland.But the social media sensation has claimed to be nursing an injury ahead of his under-the-radar ring return.The Problem Child revealed the apparent injury in a new YouTube video documenting his latest training camp.The video’s description reads: “Jake Paul gets injured before Puerto Rico fight with Amanda Serrano and Ryan Bourland on March 2nd.”READ MORE IN BOXINGSharing the clip on X, he wrote: “Doubt me all you want. This is my destiny and I will fulfil it.”The former Disney star’s followers weren’t, however, as sympathetic to his knock as he might have expected.One commented: “No one is doubting you, everyone knows you’re gonna beat him.”Another said: “You are literally fighting an Uber driver. Ain’t nobody doubting you.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSJake Paul is set to compete in mixed martial arts this yearCredit: The Mega AgencyAnd another said: “Nobodies doubting you. You’re fighting a delivery man.”One remarked: “Needs to make drama for his fight as no one is interested.”Inside Jake and Logan Paul’s £3.2m two-story warehouse gym in Puerto Rico with boxing ring, weights and recovery zonesAnother chimed in: “I literally have to remortgage my house to bet on you you’re that big of a favourite.”One of his followers, however, was sympathetic and pointed out: “No fighter ever comes out of camp 100 per cent.”Paul hasn’t fought since his brutal first-round KO of Andre August last December.It’s unclear how many times he plans to fight in the ring this year as he announced grand plans to compete in mixed martial arts last November. More

  • in

    KSI claims Wayne Rooney sent him private message at 4am as Man Utd legend pitches stadium blockbuster fight

    KSI has claimed Wayne Rooney messaged him in the early hours of the morning to pitch a stadium blockbuster fight. Rooney hit the headlines again recently after it emerged KSI’s Misfits Boxing promotion had reached out to the Manchester United legend.
    KSI has claimed Wayne Rooney messaged him to pitch a blockbuster stadium fightCredit: Rex
    Rooney was offered a boxing switchCredit: Getty
    But according to KSI himself, it was actually Rooney who made the first move over a year earlier.
    KSI said on the Sidemen podcast: “Alright, I’ve got it, 5th of December, 2022 at 3.50am.
    “(Rooney text), ‘Hi mate, what you think on me and you having a boxing fight. I think we could generate a lot of money. You up for it.’
    “No question mark, just full stop. He’s not asking! (The text continues), ‘We could sell out stadium with right support and both make good money.'”
    READ MORE IN BOXING
    It is not the first time KSI has claimed Rooney reached out to him personally.
    He said in a December 2022 press conference: “It’s funny – I hope he doesn’t get annoyed that I said this – but Wayne Rooney hit me up being like, ‘Oh, we should fight.’
    “And I said no. I just don’t want to do that. If Wayne Rooney is down, of course I think it would be good to have him in this space.”
    Rooney, infamously knocked out in a boozy kitchen spar-gone-wrong by Phil Bardsley in 2015, is an avid boxing fan.
    Most read in Boxing

    CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS
    And after he was sacked as Birmingham manager in January, Misfits took the opportunity to table a sensational offer for a boxing switch.
    Misfits launched in the summer of 2022 as a home to celebrity-style crossover bouts.
    Wayne Rooney knocked out by ex-United pal Phil Bardsley in home boxing fight

    KSI, 30, has headlined four events but lost his last bout to Tommy Fury, 24, via controversial decision to lose for the first time in seven outings.
    Rooney, 38, finally broke his silence on the rumoured boxing offer but insisted he is focused on his managerial career.
    He said on The Overlap podcast: “Obviously Misifts have been in, and that’s been all over the news or whatever, but listen, I want to focus on getting back into management. That’s my focus.
    “I’ve seen all [the headlines] over the last couple of days, but my main focus is getting back into football.”
    Despite Rooney’s revelation, KSI has left the door open to welcoming the ex-England captain to Misfits.
    He said: “It would be great to just see him fight someone. And if he annihilates that person, then yeah fine, let’s f***ing go.”
    KSI talking about Rooney’s alleged DMCredit: X/happypunch More

  • in

    Didier Drogba looks stunned and shouts ‘whaaat?’ at YouTuber as Chelsea legend is confronted about ‘breaking his heart’

    DIDIER DROGBA looked stunned and shouted “whaaat?” at a YouTuber after being confronted about “breaking his heart.”Chelsea legend Drogba scored 164 goals during two spells at Stamford Bridge.
    Didier Drogba was confronted by YouTuber Sharky during a charity match
    The Chelsea legend was put on the spot as he made a shock revelation
    He led the Blues to four Premier League titles, four FA Cups and the Champions League after a £24million move from Marseille in 2004.
    But the one club who really suffered at the hands of Drogba were Arsenal.
    Drogba scored 13 goals in 15 games against the Gunners, helping himself to 10 wins and just one defeat in the process.
    And the Ivory Coast icon was confronted about his Arsenal record by YouTuber Sharky at the weekend.
    READ MORE ON CHELSEA
    The duo were playing in a social media charity match featuring the likes of IShowSpeed and Eden Hazard.
    As Sharky was preparing in the changing room, he asked Drogba why he scored so many goals against Arsenal.
    And the Chelsea legend was left gasping “whaaat?” during the hilarious encounter — during which he admitted to being a Gunners fan.
    Sharky said: “I need to get off my chest, I’m an Arsenal fan, growing up you broke my heart so many times.”
    Most read in Football
    BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS
    Drogba replied: “Sorry. I had to do the job.”
    He then revealed: “Arsenal was my team growing up, Pires, Henry, Wiltord, my boys.”
    Chelsea legend Didier Drogba asked awkward question by IShowSpeed after charity match and fans LOVE his response
    Sharky said: “Did it not hurt you inside to score?”
    Drogba answered: “For us it was like a competition, who owns London?”
    He then continued: “London is blue!”
    Sharky said: “Who owns London now?”
    Drogba replied: “Whaaat? We talking about now and not the last 10 years? How many Champions Leagues?”
    Sharky added: “That’s painful, that was class.”
    Fans loved the interaction, with one saying: “Bro chatting with the man that made me love Chelsea, gone clear bro.”
    Another declared: “Nah this is beautiful.”
    READ MORE SUN STORIES
    One noted: “Haha this is brilliant.”
    Another added: “Drogba cooked Arsenal in one sentence.” More

  • in

    Amir Khan, 37, back in training and reveals which mega-fight will bring him out of retirement with dig at Jake Paul

    AMIR KHAN has revealed he is back training again with a big fight on his mind – but it will NOT be against Jake Paul. The British boxing icon retired in 2022 following his bitter loss to arch rival Kell Brook after decades of feuding.
    Amir Khan reveals he is back training with his eye on a potential returnCredit: SunSport
    Khan aimed a dig at Jake PaulCredit: SunSport
    But the former world champion has teased a comeback ever since and is even now keeping fit in the gym.
    Talks in 2023 emerged for Khan to face old sparring partner and friend Manny Pacquiao in Saudi Arabia.
    And Khan admitted that is the fight that would bring him back to the ring one more time.
    He told SunSport in Riyadh: “I mean I am training a little bit here and there but the thing is the only man that can make that fight happen is Turki Alalshikh.
    READ MORE IN BOXING
    “I think Turki Alalshikh can make that fight happen between me and Manny Pacquiao.
    “Yeah, that’s a fight that would definitely lift me up, for sure.”
    Pacquiao, 45, hung up his gloves a year before Khan in 2021 following defeat to Yordenis Ugas, 37.
    But after a failed presidential election in the Philippines, the eight-division champ opened the door to a boxing comeback.
    Most read in Sport

    CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS
    He even faced Korean martial arts YouTuber DK Yoo in December 2022 and recently announced he was out of retirement.
    Pacquiao and Khan were pictured together in October in Saudi before Tyson Fury’s win over Francis Ngannou, fuelling speculation of a bout.
    Khan also called out YouTuber-turned boxer Jake Paul, who is in 8-1 in the ring following just one loss to Tommy Fury, 24.
    But the 2004 Olympic silver medalist jibed that not even a huge payday could actually motivate him to fight Paul, 27.
    Khan, 37, said: “Jake Paul, I don’t think I can lift myself up for that fight. But, like a Manny Pacquiao fight you have to be on your A-game.”
    Khan pictured with Manny Pacquiao and wife FaryalCredit: @amirkingkhan
    Pacquiao and Khan were former sparring partners at coach Freddie Roach’s gymCredit: PA:Press Association More

  • in

    Incredible body-cam footage shows what it was like to play against Hazard, Drogba & Co after Match For Hope charity game

    A YOUTUBER has given an insight into what it’s like to play with some of the biggest legends in the game.Jamm, who is a member of the Shoot For Love YouTube channel was playing in the Match for Hope charity game in Qatar, which featured the likes of IShowSpeed.
    The influencer got to play with KakaCredit: YouTube / Shoot for Love
    And the legend said he hopes to play with Jamm againCredit: YouTube / Shoot for Love
    The two exchanged a heartwarming momentCredit: YouTube / Shoot for Love
    Jamm was playing for Team Aboflah, which was managed by Antonio Conte and included a bunch of influencers alongside the likes of Claude Makelele, Didier Drogba and Kaka.
    The opposing side, led by UK influencer Chunkz, was managed by Arsene Wenger and included the likes of Eden Hazard, Roberto Carlos and David Villa.
    Jamm did not start the match, but his bodycam footage showed fans exactly what it’s like to play with the legends after he came on.
    His video showed him being called across by Conte to be substituted onto the field, with the former Spurs manager appearing to be a bit unsure of what Jamm’s name was.
    READ MORE ON FOOTBALL
    Jamm was given the massive task of marking the recently retired Eden Hazard – who easily skipped around him to create a goal.
    Jamm’s footage also showed a smiling Didier Drogba walking past him to take a corner.
    Despite being skinned by Hazard, Jamm had a decent game while playing at left-back, putting in plenty of blocks.
    He even lost his glasses at one point when clearing the ball with a defensive header.
    Most read in Football
    He came up against HazardCredit: YouTube / Shoot for Love
    And shared the pitch with DrogbaCredit: YouTube / Shoot for Love
    There was also a special moment for Jamm at the end of the game when Kaka spoke to him.
    The AC Milan legend said “Very nice to play with you, I hope we can play again!”
    Jamm was managed by Antonio ConteCredit: YouTube / Shoot for Love
    The former Spurs manager couldn’t believe what he was seeingCredit: YouTube / Shoot for Love
    IShowSpeed snaps legend Kaka with horror tackle from behind in charity game as fans slam his ‘nonsense behaviour’
    A starstruck Jamm replied: “What an honour!”
    Jamm ended up on the losing side in the end, with Team Chunkz taking the win by seven goals to five.
    The four minute video ended with Chunkz and co lifting the trophy specially made for the match.
    The friendly was not without incident however, with American internet personality IShowSpeed launching into a horror tackle on Kaka.
    The YouTuber was shown a yellow for a tackle, but many argued it was a red – it certainly would have been if it was made in the Premier League.
    But for the purposes of the friendly, the ref opted to keep things level at 11v11 – and luckily Kaka was not injured. More

  • in

    Jake Paul’s MMA promoters confirm stunning two-fight offer to Tommy Fury for trilogy series worth over £15m

    TOMMY FURY has been offered the chance to make a stunning switch to MMA as part of a two-fight deal with Jake Paul worth over £15MILLION.Fury became the first man to defeat YouTuber-turned boxer Paul in the ring after his split-decision win in Saudi Arabia last year.
    Jake Paul has offered Tommy Fury a two-fight deal in boxing and MMA worth £15mCredit: Getty
    Fury beat Paul last yearCredit: Getty
    A month before the grudge match, Paul signed a deal with the Professional Fighters League to debut in MMA.
    And Paul’s business partner teased Fury with an offer to rematch the American in boxing and then complete their trilogy in MMA.
    Now, PFL founder Donn Davis has exclusively confirmed to SunSport that a deal is in fact on the table and worth £15.7m.
    Davis said: “Yes, what Jake and Nakisa said is accurate.
    READ MORE IN MMA
    “Tommy doing a back-to-back boxing and MMA – hardwired together where Tommy couldn’t back out of one or the other – is on the table.
    “The rumoured offers of $15-20m to Tommy – which is three times what he could earn for many other of his options – is accurate.
    “Is that the best option for Jake? I’ll leave that to Jake and Nakisa. They’re the best at picking opponents and managing that.
    “But that is accurate and that is a possibility.”
    Most read in Boxing
    CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS
    The offer would be spanned across the two sports, starting with a boxing rematch and culminating in what would be the rivals’ MMA debuts.
    Davis added: “That is a two-fight deal and the two fights are $15-20million together for Tommy Fury.”
    Jake Paul calls out Tommy Fury to complete epic trilogy including MMA fight in £16MILLION deal
    Fury, 24, went on to defeat Paul’s arch rival KSI, 30, last October but has not returned since having had hand surgery.
    Meanwhile Paul, 27, has bounced back with two wins since suffering defeat for the first time.
    He beat ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 38, on points then knocked out pro boxer Andre August, 35, in round one in December.
    Paul returns on March 2 on the undercard of Amanda Serrano’s Puerto Rico homecoming against 17-2 Ryan Bourland, 35.
    And the social media sensation has lofty ambitions of winning world titles and plans to continue facing seasoned boxers to build his way up.
    But talks for his MMA debut continue behind the scenes, with Fury and Diaz frontrunners for the fight as Paul ramps up his preparations.
    Davis said: “If Nate and Jake want to get together in MMA, that remains on the table.
    “Jake is training now down in the Dominican, he’s four months into it.
    READ MORE SUN STORIES
    “What’s the right fight for him? What’s the right timing? We’ll respect that. But either one of those are great options.”
    Jake Paul is training for his MMA debut with the PFLCredit: Professional Fighters League More