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      Inside Jake Paul’s custom-made cage built in gym to train for MMA debut… as talks for Tommy Fury rematch take a twist

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      JAKE PAUL has had a custom-made cage built in his gym in preparation for his MMA debut – which could be against a familiar face. The YouTube star has an 8-1 boxing record since making his debut in 2020 and has lofty ambitions of winning the world title.
      Jake Paul has a custom-made MMA cage built in his gymCredit: Professional Fighters League
      Jake Paul is preparing for his MMA debutCredit: Professional Fighters League
      The YouTuber-turned-boxer is signed to the PFLCredit: Professional Fighters League
      Jake Paul has a custom-made cage in his £3m gymCredit: Professional Fighters League
      Jake Paul poses in the PFL shortsCredit: Professional Fighters League
      But last year he also signed to the Professional Fighters League – a rival to the UFC – where he is set to make his MMA debut.
      Paul has a £3MILLLION two-storey gym in his adopted home of Puerto Rico, where he trains for his big-money boxing fights.
      And in the upstairs section – next to where brother Logan films his popular Impaulsive podcast – Paul has a section dedicated to MMA.
      He has even built an exact replica of the PFL’s SmartCage as his preparations to cross over from the ring progress.
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      It even features branding on the posts and was recently lit up with lights for a photoshoot.
      PFL CEO Peter Murray told SunSport: “He’s determined, so when he makes his debut in MMA it’s going to be massive.
      “Opponents are lining up and we’re looking forward to, with Jake and Nakisa [Bidarian], announcing that very soon.”
      A month before Paul, 27, announced his deal with the PFL, he suffered the first boxing defeat of his career.
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      He lost a split-decision to Tommy Fury, 24, in Saudi Arabia but has bounced back with two wins since.
      Paul returns on March 2 against 17-2 boxer Ryan Bourland, 35, while Fury meanwhile beat another YouTuber-turned boxer in KSI, 30, last October.
      Jake Paul calls out Tommy Fury to complete epic trilogy including MMA fight in £16MILLION deal
      But talks for the celebrity boxing rivals to rematch remain ongoing.
      Paul’s business partner Bidarian recently talked up a deal worth £16m.
      It would see Fury rematch the American in boxing and then complete a trilogy in MMA.
      And Murray added: “All I can tell you is, we’ve got the bank, we’ve got the platform, we have the biggest stars.
      “We have athletes from MMA, athletes from boxing lining up, the best of the best, they want in.
      “So we’re taking our time, making our selections in putting that fight together and for all involved, for everybody who is worth their weight in gold they will definitely get paid and it will be massive for the sport.”
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      Asked if there had been any talks with Fury’s camp, Murray replied: “There have been some conversations.”
      Fury’s team declined to comment when approached.
      Tommy Fury beat Jake Paul on pointsCredit: Getty More

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      Three ‘physical’ former Man Utd stars tipped for careers in boxing by former world champion

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      PAULIE MALIGNAGGI has backed Wayne Rooney for a move into boxing – along with two other ex-Manchester United stars. Rooney was offered the chance to make the switch to the ring by KSI’s Misfits Boxing promotion.
      Paulie Malignaggi has baked Wayne Rooney moving into boxing
      Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Rooney are two Malignaggi wants to see in boxingCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Romelu Lukaku, here clashing with Ibrahimovic, is another tipped for boxing potentialCredit: Getty
      And former world champion Malignaggi is all for it and wants to see Zlatan Ibrahimovic as well as Romelu Lukaku join him.
      He told Lord Ping: “I don’t think it’s a bad idea, Wayne was always a physical forward like a Christian Vieri type.
      “I think Rooney has the physicality and the skills, he was a very strong and a tremendous athlete.
      “He’s a big boxing fan, when I met him he knew who I was, which threw me off. I’m interested in him boxing.
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      “There are certain guys in football who might be able to do some fighting; Wayne Rooney, Romelu Lukaku,  Zlatan Ibrahimovic, I’m on board with it.”
      Rooney, 38, is an avid boxing fan and was infamously knocked out in his kitchen by fellow footballer Phil Bardsley in a boozy spar gone wrong.
      Ibrahimovic, 42, meanwhile is a black belt in taekwondo while Lukaku, 30, is known for his physicality on the field.
      Malignaggi, a former super-lightweight and welterweight champ, retired in 2017 and has since moved into punditry.
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      Similarly, Rooney is now out of action since hanging his boots up and taking on coaching.
      But he was recently sacked by Birmingham in January, which freed up Misfits – pioneers in celebrity-style bouts – to make him an offer.
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      Rooney confirmed that a deal was proposed but spoke out to pledge his future to football.
      He said on The Overlap podcast: “They’ve been in touch and asked the question, but I think at the minute I want to focus on getting back into management – not boxing.” More

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      KSI branded ‘the Donald Trump of boxing’ after guest appearance on Jonathan Ross

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      KSI was branded “the Donald Trump of boxing” on The Jonathan Ross show for refusing to accept his defeat to Tommy Fury. The YouTuber-turned boxer was controversially beaten on points by Fury in October in his first loss in the ring.
      KSI was branded ‘the Donald Trump of boxing’
      Trump famously refused to accept defeat in the 2020 electionCredit: AP
      Tommy Fury edged past KSI in a controversial decisionCredit: GETTY
      He was fuming with the decision and suffered a further setback when his appeal to overturn the result was denied.
      KSI was probed on the fight by TV host Ross, who asked: “You were undefeated until you fought – and you will know him from Love Island – Tommy Fury in the ring and then you lost on points.”
      But the social media sensation replied: “Well, I technically don’t believe that I lost. I still think I won.”
      Comedian Jack Whitehall then compared KSI to former American president Donald Trump.
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      Trump infamously refused to concede defeat in the 2020 election to Joe Biden and instead blamed it on a baseless conspiracy.
      Whitehall quipped: “You’re like the Donald Trump of boxing.”
      KSI let out a laugh but doubled down when told “delusion is a great thing.”
      He said: “Yes, it definitely is. But I didn’t lose.”
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      KSI initially announced plans to take time out of boxing following the heartbreak of his first defeat.
      He has since confirmed he WILL fight again this year, eyeing a summer return, but remained cryptic when asked by Ross.
      He said: “You never know. I might dibble and dabble. I might fight again this year.”
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      Meet the League One football star who gives fans incredible behind-the-scenes insights such as being mic’d during games

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      LEAGUE One footballer Ryan Tafazolli has amassed a staggering following of over 200,000 fans on social media.The Wycombe Wanderers star, 32, appears on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok.
      Ryan Tafazolli is a hit on social media
      Handsome Wycombe Wanderers star Tafazolli chronicles his life as a pro footballer
      Incredibly, Tafazolli gets mic’d up for games and winds up his opponents
      Whether it’s showing off his lifestyle, epic holidays and fashion sense in glam snaps.
      Or, sharing his opinions on his and team-mate’s latest FIFA ratings – his channels give you a glimpse into the life of a professional.
      And he even gets mic’d up during games to give fans a taste of the on-pitch action.
      Tafazolli’s behind-the-scenes content gives football fans something to savour.
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      Glam lifestyle
      Tafazolli has been posting clips on TikTok since 2022, sharing his lifestyle on Instagram since 2014, and filmed himself on YouTube since 2008.
      But, it’s been a steady rise in his popularity that seen his follower count grow.
      On Instagram, where he has 63,000 followers, he shares the epic lifestyle of a footballer.
      The handsome defender shows off his fashion choices, from smart linen ensembles complete with a fedora hat to holidays in Abu Dhabi.
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      Alongside that is snapshots of his football career thus far.
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      From playing Man City in a FA Cup tie to celebrating a goal, his journey is chronicled in a series of snapshots.
      However, it’s on TikTok where Ryan comes into his own.
      Going viral
      Astonishingly, he has gained an impressive 128,000 followers on his channel.
      Better still, his videos have generated a staggering 4.2 million likes.
      Very impressive numbers for a footballer has never played in the top flight.
      The reason why Ryan appeals is simple. He gives football fans access into matchdays, training, recovery, lifestyle and on-pitch POV’s.
      Often, he gets mic’d up during a game, which shows the grittier side of League One.
      Playing mind games with his opponents, as well as coarse language and wind-ups are par for the course.
      One clip captioned, ‘How to get into an opponent’s head in game’ shows Ryan winding up a penalty taker in a game before he’s about to strike the ball.
      On TikTok, Tafazolli offers hints and tips to footballers
      Tafazolli shows off exercises to prevent hamstring injuries
      Tafazolli’s mic’d up clips show the gritty side of League One
      While sportsmanship may have seemed to have gone out the window, the hilarious nature of the giant centre back, who stands at 6ft5in, shouting at the forward he’s going to miss makes compelling viewing.
      And 2.3 million TikTok users have watched the video.
      But where Ryan’s TikTok becomes a useful tool is the quick montages and fitness tips he provides.
      In one, he shows off the three best exercises to prevent you from suffering recurring hamstring injuries.
      In another, he highlights a cheat to improve your speed.
      Although that could be taken with a pinch of salt, if EA Sports are to be believed.
      Slammed for pace
      Over on his YouTube channel, Ryan posed a video of Wycombe’s stars receiving their FIFA ratings.
      Tafazolli shares his disappointment with his FIFA ratings
      His social media followers get a glimpse into Tafazolli’s daily routines
      Tafazolli also shares opinion pieces on the game on YouTube
      In the football world, this is something you imagine that that goes on all over the country – with players disputing their stats in the game.
      Influencer Ryan was equally bemused by his 39 rating for pace.
      “I am now the slowest in the squad, so I am unhappy” he is seen saying in a brilliant edited video inside the dressing room with his teammates.
      As for his shooting stat of 28, he joked: “They’ve not seen me finish, clearly.”
      Edited pieces include a ‘Day in the life of a footballer’, ‘Training with Lewandowski’s trainer,’ and matchday vlogs are intriguing.
      While elsewhere, his achievements in the game are celebrated, like the ‘Road to Promotion’ to facing up against tough opponents.
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      There’s even a clip with Pep Guardiola, sadly his mic wasn’t working, but Ryan explained that the Spanish tactician explained to him the sacrifices needed to be made to get to the top.
      If you haven’t made it as a professional footballer, this is the closest you will get to understanding what it is like to live like one.
      Pep Guardiola is asked what it takes to make it to the top level by Tafazolli
      Matchday vlogs are filmed for Tafazolli’s YouTube channel
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      Jake Paul calls out Tommy Fury to complete epic trilogy including MMA fight in £16MILLION deal

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      JAKE PAUL has teased a trilogy across both boxing and MMA with Tommy Fury – offering a deal of up to £16MILLION. The YouTuber-turned boxer has angled for a rematch with Fury ever since losing their celebrity grudge match in February 2023.
      Jake Paul wants to rematch Tommy FuryCredit: Getty
      But Paul has continued to accuse his boxing rival of pricing himself out to avoid the pair sharing the ring again.
      He told ESPN: “I think he is a lot of things, one of which is not very serious about the fight and actually making it happen.
      “And too unrealistic in terms of offers and finances. He thinks he’s his brother and his dad is delusional in terms of what he’s actually worth.
      “And I can see how that happens, if they’re like, ‘Yo, Tyson Fury’s getting this, Tommy should be getting this.’
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      “It’s like, no. That’s not how it works, brother. So it’s hard to get that across these hard-headed people who aren’t very good at business and don’t understand the way and the landscape of boxing.
      “I think there’s a massive fear of, not only losing, but they’re just trying to be unrealistic about the numbers, which again, maybe, those two go hand in hand.
      “We all know everyone tries to price themselves out if they don’t really want to fight and hide behind that.
      “I think that’s where things are, but regardless, I’m on a different mission to become world champion.
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      “All doors for Tommy lead to me. I can do whatever I want.”
      Paul, 27, bounced back by beating ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 38, on points following his first boxing loss.
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      The American then knocked out 10-1-1 boxer Andre August, 35, in December and returns on March 2 against 17-2 Ryan Bourland, also 35.
      Fury, 24, meanwhile edged past Paul’s arch rival KSI, 30, in his last fight in October and has since had hand surgery.
      Paul last year signed with the Professional Fighters League, where he will make his MMA debut.
      And his business partner Nakisa Bidarian talked up a trilogy fight in the PFL cage as part of a $20m (£16m) deal for Fury.
      Bidarian said: “He’s willing to fight him in boxing and if Jake wins, he’s willing to enter the SmartCage in PFL with Tommy.
      “There’s a path there where it’s close to $20 million in guaranteed money.”
      Jake Paul is set to make his MMA debut with the PFLCredit: PFL More

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      Wayne Rooney breaks silence on boxing fight after talks with KSI’s Misfits and reveals plans to return to management

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      WAYNE ROONEY has broken his silence on potentially entering the boxing ring.The Manchester United legend had been tipped to try his hands at boxing after talks with Misfits Boxing.
      Wayne Rooney wants to get back into managementCredit: Sky Sports The Overlap
      However, Rooney has now insisted that he is focused on returning to football management.
      He told The Overlap: “They’ve been in touch and asked the question but I think at the minute I want to focus on getting back into management.
      “There’s a few, obviously Misfits have been in, and that’s been all over the news.
      “But I want to get back into management, that is my focus.”
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      Rooney, 38, has been out of work since he was sacked by Birmingham City after just 15 games.
      It had been reported that he was having talks with Misfits Boxing promoter Kalle Sauerland.
      It was suggested that Rooney was “weighing up his options” but it appears now that the door is shut on a boxing career.
      The former England international is an avid boxing fan.
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      Back in 2015, The Sun exclusively revealed a video of Rooney sparring with ex-United team-mate Phil Bardsley at his home.
      However, he was sparked out and landed on his kitchen floor.
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      The video went viral and he ended up mimicking the moment as he celebrated scoring against Tottenham in his next match.
      It is not the first time United’s record scorer has flirted with entering the boxing ring, having previously messaged Eddie Hearn and jokingly asking the promoter to set up a fight for him.
      Like Hearn, social media sensation KSI has revealed Rooney has text him in the past over a potential fight.
      Speaking in 2022, he said: “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.” More

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      Coleen Rooney ‘worried’ about Wayne’s planned move into boxing with Man Utd legend ‘keen’ to step into ring

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      COLEEN ROONEY is “worried” about husband Wayne’s planned move into boxing – but has vowed to support him.The former England striker has left many shocked by his plans to enter to the ring.
      Manchester United icon Wayne Rooney is eyeing a shock move into the boxing worldCredit: MARK ROBINSON
      Roo has held shock talks with KSI’s Misfits Boxing promotionCredit: PA
      The Manchester United and England legend has been training for several monthsCredit: FACEBOOK.COM/WAYNEROONEY
      Rooney’s wife and childhood sweetheart Coleen has concerns about him entering the ringCredit: Instagram
      But SunSport can reveal Wazza has been training for his boxing debut for several MONTHS.
      Our source said: “Wayne has a boxing [heavy] bag at his home and is on it most days.
      “Since retiring from football, boxing training has been the way he’s kept himself in shape.
      “He’s really stepped things up over the last few months, and even more so since he left his job at Birmingham because he has a bit more time on his hands.
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      “The idea of boxing for real, and arranging a fight, has always been an ambition of Wayne’s, but now he is really keen to make it happen.
      “Coleen is naturally worried. She doesn’t want to see Wayne get hurt, and part of her wishes he would just stick to the gym work.
      “But, at the same time, she’s proud of the way he has focused on it and thrown his heart and soul into the training.
      “So, if he does go through with it, she’ll definitely support him.
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      “Whether she will be able to sit at ringside is another matter.
      “She used to get nervous enough at football games – but this would be on another level.”
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      Our story comes a day after it emerged Rooney had held talks about stepping into the boxing ring for a high-profile bout via the Misfits series.
      The controversial promotion sees YouTube stars like KSI and Logan Paul compete for big money.
      And now, former Manchester United star Rooney – who was sacked as Birmingham City boss last month after just 15 games in charge – is being lined up.
      It wouldn’t be the first time Rooney has pulled on boxing gloves.
      He infamously held an impromptu bout in his own kitchen nine years ago and was KNOCKED OUT by former Red Devils team-mate Phil Bardsley before mimicking the fall in a subsequent United goal celebration.
      Rooney has been weighing up his options as he waits to see if another managerial job presents itself after his stints with Birmingham, DC United and Derby County.
      The former United and Everton frontman has always been a keen boxing fan and was even a member of an amateur club as a kid in his home city of Liverpool.
      He once walked out with Ricky Hatton for the Manchester fighter’s clash with Jose Luis Castillo in Las Vegas and he has been ringside for other major fights.
      Wayne Rooney’s infamous kitchen spar with former Man Utd team-mate Phil Bardsley went viral in 2015Credit: THE SUN
      Rooney was knocked out cold by his former team-mate in the playful punch-upCredit: THE SUN
      He once messaged Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn and jokingly asked him to set up a fight.
      But a Misfits contest is now seen as a serious option for the retired footballer, with talks having taken place in recent weeks.
      Misfits isn’t governed by the British Boxing Board of Control so Rooney would not be competing in a professional contest.
      The events, which are broadcast on DAZN, have a mix of social-media celebrities of various fame and notoriety.
      The over-hyped promotions have often sparked controversy with ugly scenes at press conferences and weigh-ins.
      Many in the boxing world have called for the sport to distance itself from them.
      Rooney’s discussions with the promotion are still in their infancy, but it’s clear Misfits would have to dangle a mouthwatering sum to lure him.
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      Rooney is Manchester United’s all-time leading scorer with 253 goals in 559 appearances.
      Only Harry Kane has scored more goals than Rooney for England.
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      Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk could be overshadowed by Wayne Rooney as details of Man Utd icon’s fight offer emerge

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      WAYNE ROONEY’S proposed boxing debut could compete with Tyson Fury versus Oleksandr Usyk – if all goes to plan. The Mirror, were the first to report that Rooney was in shock talks with Misfits Boxing for a stunning celebrity-style fight.
      Wayne Rooney is linked to a boxing switchCredit: Getty
      Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are set to fight on May 18Credit: Getty
      Misfits – co-founded by YouTuber-turned prizefighter KSI – hosts crossover bouts between stars of the social media, MMA and boxing world.
      And SunSport understands Misfits initiated talks with Rooney and a proposal has been with the Manchester United legend for a few weeks.
      No opponent is believed to have been discussed but the timeframe in which to get the England icon in the ring has.
      Interestingly, the plan in place would be to have Rooney fight around May.
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      But that would be the same month that Fury and Usyk are set to contest for the undisputed heavyweight crown in Saudi Arabia.
      The superstar pair had to reschedule from February 17 to May 18 after Fury sustained a horror cut in sparring.
      But Misfits and broadcast partner DAZN are on the search for new pay-per-view headliners having so far relied on KSI.
      The British internet sensation, 30, has headlined three PPV events, most recently against Tommy Fury, 24, last October.
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      And promoters boasted of selling over 1MILLION box office buys.
      But KSI has also admitted he does not know how much longer he will continue boxing for.
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      It has left his manager and business partner Mams Taylor on the scout for PPV stars outside of just KSI.
      And Taylor previously told SunSport that he is in talks with footballers to make the switch over to boxing.
      He said in December 2022: “I’ve got a couple footballers in mind that I won’t name because it’s actually very possible.”
      Rooney, infamously knocked out in his kitchen by Phil Bardsley, retired in 2021 and went into coaching.
      But he was sacked in the new year by Birmingham and is currently without a job.

      Anthony Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn revealed how Rooney has reached out to him about fighting in the past.
      And Hearn even talked up a return to Old Trafford to face Jake Paul.
      KSI himself has also been contacted by Rooney, who wanted to set up a fight with the celebrity.
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      He said: “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 was infamously knocked out in his kitchen by pal Phil Bardsley
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