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      I’m a UFC icon who went on a four-week bender before losing to Jake Paul, that’s why he beat me, says Nate Diaz

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      NATE DIAZ has claimed he was on the razz for a full MONTH before he threw down with Jake Paul.The former UFC superstar entered the professional boxing world last August to take on the YouTube and social media sensation.Nate entered the boxing world last August to take on Jake PaulCredit: REUTERSThe former UFC star was dropped by the YouTuber in the fifth round of their Texas tussleCredit: REUTERSDiaz claims to have gone on a “four-week bender” before the fightCredit: GETTYAnd like fellow MMA fighters, Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley and Anderson Silva before him, Diaz fell at the hands of The Problem Child.Diaz, 39, was dropped in the fifth round on his way to suffering a lacklustre decision defeat, which he claims was the result of him living his best life a month before fight night.He recently told ESPN: “I went on a four-week bender before the fight.“We trained hard for months on months and we were over it, me and my whole team.READ MORE ON NATE DIAZ”So I sat back and started kicking it. I was over training.”He added: “If it was a scary opponent, you wouldn’t allow yourself to do that.”But it was just easy to go to sleep at night fighting that guy.”But it was good that it happened like that because now it’s necessary to work out, get disciplined, and go back and whip his a**.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSNate Diaz rematches former UFC rival Jorge Masvidal this weekendCredit: GETTY“I’m the weakest puncher, and you’re the one that wanted to fight 30lb over my original weight division?”You think I was just trying to sit there and just knock you out? Like throw as hard of punches as I can?Leaving my kids for training camp is tearing me apart but Nate Diaz will pay for it, says Jorge Masvidal ahead of fight”I was just getting through that fight because I was halfway to my potential that day.”Diaz also claims his performance was hindered by a niggling injury, saying: “I couldn’t even really throw a punch.”I was f***ed up. And for two, he was the easiest fight I ever had.”That was the longest fight at the heaviest weight class I ever had. Never got tired. Never got hurt. Nothing.“Even when I got knocked down, I think it was timing because it didn’t hurt, I got up like ‘You good?’ ‘Oh, I’m fine.’ I thought he was pretty weak himself.”Fan favourite Diaz returns to the ring early on Sunday morning for a rematch with rival Jorge Masvidal.Diaz suffered a third-round TKO defeat to ‘Gamebred’ in the inaugural BMF title fight at UFC 244 in November 2019.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd preparations for the rematch have gone swimmingly in comparison to his last fight.When asked how his training camp has been, Diaz said: “A lot better than the last fight, that’s for damn sure!” More

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      Jake Paul’s ‘replacement’ for Mike Tyson revealed as YouTuber draws up Plan B in case boxing great pulls out of fight

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      JAKE PAUL reportedly has a Plan B in place in case Mike Tyson is forced out of their showdown.The YouTuber-turned-boxer was set to throw down with the former undisputed heavyweight champion in a controversial crossover clash later this month.Jake Paul was set to throw down with boxing legend Mike Tyson later this monthCredit: GETTYThe fight was moved to November 15 after Tyson suffered a medical emergencyCredit: NEXTFLIXPaul has reportedly lined up Julio Cesar Chavez Jr as a potential replacement for Iron MikeCredit: GETTYBut their much-maligned Texas tussle ended up being postponed after Tyson suffered a medical emergency on board a flight from Miami to Los Angeles.The pair, 27 and 58 respectively, are now slated to throw down on November 15 – provided Paul gets through his short-notice showdown with ex-UFC star Mike Perry.But Paul is said to have already drawn up a contingency plan in case Iron Mike is forced to withdraw from the fight.That’s according to World Boxing News, who claims he’s lined up former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr as a back-up opponent.READ MORE ON PAUL VS TYSONChavez Jr was initially set to face former UFC welterweight title challenger Darren Till on the undercard of Paul vs Tyson.But the Mexican will now fight Ultimate Fighter season 17 runner-up Uriah Hall.Paul versus Tyson has controversially been sanctioned as a professional bout.But the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation is understood to be keeping close tabs on Tyson’s health ahead of the rescheduled Dallas dust-up.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSJake Paul vs Mike Tyson’s lifestyles comparedONE is a notorious YouTuber-turned-boxer who has taken the sport by storm.The other terrorised all in the ring in the 1980s and 1990s, famously biting the ear off an opponent in one fight.Iron Mike has rebuilt his life after squandering a £300m fortune with a cannabis empire, and is a huge advocate of the drug.And as Paul has continued to rise up the ranks, he has splashed the cash on a fleet of amazing cars.Whereas Tyson had more money than sense until a £15m debt saw him part with his cherished car collection.Paul now lives in a plush mansion worth £13m in Puerto Rico, after escaping his hectic life in LA.But these days, Tyson lounges in his Vegas property he paid £2.5m for with wife Lakiha, who he married in 2009. Paul is not yet married but is smitten with his speed skater girlfriend  Jutta Leerdam. She will be by his side when her man puts his 9-1 boxing record on the line against two-time heavyweight champ Tyson on July 20.Read more: Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson’s lifestyles compared, from The Problem Child’s £13m mansion to Iron Mike’s huge cannabis empire.But the fight could fall through if Paul doesn’t come through his clash with Perry unscathed.The YouTube sensation knows he’s taking a risk fighting ‘Platinum’, saying: “Now, as I prepare for my fight against Iron Mike, there’s no better opponent for me than Mike Perry.Mike Tyson issues chilling threat to Jake Paul in first message since Netflix showdown fight was postponed”He’s a proven knockout artist who has shown to be a maniac in and out of the ring.”This is the perfect experience for me to gain in advance of facing Mike Tyson.”He continued: “But getting that experience comes with risk.”Those who know me know I’m a risk taker and while ‘Platinum’ Perry might try to end me, I’m Titanium Jake Paul and I fear no man.”I’m going to get the W and give everyone a preview of what I’m bringing to the ring against Mike Tyson.”Tune in on DAZN PPV as I return to Tampa and send ‘Platinum’ Perry the Platypus back to bare knuckle for good.”Jake Paul faces former UFC star Mike Perry later this monthCredit: MVP More

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      Train passenger appears to accidentally watch stream of someone playing England vs Slovakia on Fifa instead of real game

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      WE’VE all had to put up with England’s rather dire performances at Euro 2024 – but one train passenger tried to tune in on his journey.But the footie fan hoping to watch England’s 2-1 victory over Slovakia couldn’t tell the difference between gameplay from Fifa and the real thing.A train passenger was streaming a FIFA game opposed to the real England matchThe passenger tried to tune into the match via stream and appeared to find exactly what they were after.However, upon closer inspection, it turned out the footage was actually low-resolution tape from the popular computer game Fifa.The England fan’s hilarious blunder was caught by another passenger who was sitting directly behind.The video has already racked up more than five million views.READ MORE EURO 2024 NEWSThe fake videos can generate huge revenue for the channel owner.Vietnamese outlet VNExpress previously revealed such tricks had been common since the Qatar World Cup in 2022.The train passenger was one unfortunate victim of the scam when he or she found the YouTube video that seemingly showed the England vs Slovakia game.But the real game was hardly any more exciting.Most read in FootbalBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe real England team offered 95 minutes of shambolic football and looked to be heading home from Germany in embarrassment.But Gareth Southgate’s men somehow muddled through to a quarter-final tie against a solid Switzerland side.Watch fuming England fans storm out of Slovakia game early and launch X-rated rant at Southgate BEFORE epic comebackJude Bellingham’s brilliant bicycle kick equaliser in the final minute of injury time forced extra time.And Harry Kane’s header – assisted by Ivan Toney – then put the Three Lions in front just 53 seconds after the restart.England ratings: Bellingham rescues woeful Three Lions as big names, and manager, have a shockerJUDE BELLINGHAM’S majestic overhead kick deep into stoppage time saved England from a humiliating Euros exit.Gareth Southgate’s side had been utterly woeful and looked to be heading home thanks to Ivan Schranz’s clever finish.But Bellingham came to the rescue in the 96th minute, brilliantly firing into the corner after Marc Guehi had flicked on Kyle Walker’s long throw.Remarkably, it was England’s first shot on target, summing how poor they had been.But another one came soon after, as 53 seconds into extra-time, Harry Kane headed home from close range to set up a quarter-final with Switzerland.It was as close a shave as it comes, and if they play like this against the Swiss, then they will be toast.Here’s how Tom Barclay rated England’s stars… and manager Southgate.Jordan Pickford: 5Appeared to hurt his left hand when taking a big whack in the warm-up, but still played. Fired a lot of long balls and was lucky not to be lobbed by David Strelec’s 45-yard strike.Kyle Walker: 4England’s second-most experienced player had a shocker. He looked uncharacteristically slow, his touch was heavy and his crossing was nowhere near good enough. But it was his long throw that led to Bellingham’s magic.John Stones: 4Said it was time for the senior pros to step up in the build-up to the game, but there was little sign of that until Bellingham did his thing, and he is only 21. Stones fired aimless long balls, gave it away and it was his mistake that almost led to Strelec’s trying his luck from range.Marc Guehi: 5Booked early after Kieran Trippier’s underhit pass meant he had to take out the excellent David Strelec, meaning he is out of the quarter-final. Ivan Schranz bamboozled him for Slovakia’s opener but his flick-on to Bellingham brought the leveller.Kieran Trippier: 4When Jude Bellingham’s good ball found Trippier on the edge of the box early doors, on his favoured right foot, you thought, ‘Here we go’. He smashed it into Row Z.Declan Rice: 5An old-school reducer on Juraj Kucka was a fair tackle, even if it left the 37-year-old hobbling. His curling effort with ten minutes to go cracked against the post.Kobbie Mainoo: 6FIRST start at a major tournament and our only decent performer in an horrendous first half from England. Blasted a volley over but was also booked for a late tackle.Bukayo Saka: 5We all know what a fantastic player Saka is for Arsenal, and for England in games gone by, but he rarely threatened here. Did go the distance though, and in a number of positions.Jude Bellingham: 7 and STAR MANCometh the hour, cometh the man. He had underwhelmed again until the 96th minute, but who cares when you step up like that.Phil Foden: 4Thought he had levelled early in the second half but his tap-in was ruled out by VAR after he was caught being, inexplicably, offside. Just off it all night, in danger of being dropped.Harry Kane: 6Still way off his best – he was nowhere to be seen in the first half and missed a free header after the break – but got it right when it counted in extra time.SUBSTITUTIONSCole Palmer (on for Kieran Trippier, 66): 7FANS were on their feet applauding when Southgate finally made a change and brought him on. So lively and with a lovely delivery, must be in with a chance of starting against the Swiss.Eberechi Eze (on for Kobbie Mainoo, 84): 6Did enough to put off Slovak full-back Peter Pekarik from turning home at close range in extra-time. Looked like he had been hit by a train when Denis Vavro walloped into him.Ivan Toney (on for Phil Foden, 90): 7GRABBED the assist for Kane’s winner by flicking on after a free-kick – which he had won with his strength – had been cleared.Conor Gallagher (on for Harry Kane, 105): 6Southgate rolled the dice in extra-time by trying to shut the game out, taking his captain off for the Chelsea midfielder.Ezri Konsa (on for Jude Bellingham, 105): 6Ditto to Gallagher as Konsa got his first minutes of the tournament in place of the hero Bellingham, which felt a risky strategy.MANAGERGareth Southgate: 3.A lucky, lucky man. Tactically, his team were all long ball, lacked any movement, and did not conjure up a shot on target until Bellingham’s wonder strike – and that came from Walker chucking it in the mixer. Subs took ages in the 90 and then felt risky as he sought to see the game out in extra-time. More

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      Roy Keane and Gary Neville bringing special series to ITV with four episodes during Euro 2024

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      THE Stick to Football podcast will air the first episode of a special series on ITV TONIGHT.Four episodes are being released simultaneously featuring the hosts of the multi-award-winning podcast.Stick to Football will air the first episode of a special series on ITV TONIGHTOver the course of four specially-commissioned episodes, each airing on ITV1 & ITVX, viewers will be treated to insights and entertaining discussions about Euro 2024.Football legends Gary Neville, Ian Wright, Jill Scott and Roy Keane break down the latest developments in the competition. And the hosts are no strangers to the pressures and thrills of the European Competition.Co-host and Manchester United legend Neville said about the upcoming series: “At its core, Stick to Football is a conversation about football by people who love the game.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL”Just like fans do up and down the country, and that’s exactly what we want to continue to do with these special episodes for the Euros. “Each host brings something different to the table and we’ll be delving into our own experiences and looking to add a personal touch to each episode.”Each episode will dissect the big news and key games, providing fans with expert commentary and thoughtful reflections.  BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe series was filmed next to the ITV Euro 2024 set in the heart of Berlin.Most read in FootballAnd will also feature the brand-new free-to-play football competition ITV Picks, where players can win a jackpot prize of up to £250,000. Roy Keane singles out ‘unpredictable’ England star who ‘has X-factor’ and always makes things happen’ITV Director of Sport Niall Sloane said: “Stick to Football has proven a standout on social media and with Gary, Ian, Jill and Roy already familiar to viewers of ITV’s football coverage over many years.”We’re looking forward to this special Euros collaboration, bringing this podcast to mainstream television for the first time.”Which we hope will enhance our audience’s enjoyment of the tournament as it reaches the knockout stage.”   The first episode of the Stick to Football from the YouTube channel The Overlap brought to you by Sky Bet, airs on ITV1 & ITVX TONIGHT at 10.45pm. All other episodes will air simultaneously on ITV1 & ITVX and The Overlap YouTube channel on July 5, July 8 and July 12.BBC and ITV’s Euro 2024 line up in fullHere’s how each channel will line-up:BBC presenters:Gary Lineker, Alex Scott, Gabby Logan and Mark ChapmanITV presenters:Mark Pougatch and Laura Woods BBC pundits:Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Rio Ferdinand, Ellen White, Frank Lampard, Ashley Williams, Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart, Cesc Fabregas, Thomas Frank, David Moyes, Rachel Corsie and James McFaddenITV pundits:Ian Wright, Roy Keane, Gary Neville, Karen Carney, Graeme Souness, Eni Aluko, Ange Postecoglou, Danny Rohl and Christina UnkelBBC commentators:Guy Mowbray, Robyn Cowen, Vicki Sparks, Steve Wilson, Steve Bower and Jonathan PearceITV commentators:Sam Matterface, Clive Tyldesley, Seb Hutchinson, Pien Meulensteen and Joe SpeightBBC co-commentators:Danny Murphy, Martin Keown, Jermaine Jenas and James McFaddenITV co-commentators:Lee Dixon, Ally McCoist and Andros Townsend More

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      Jake Paul aims dig at Conor McGregor by branding UFC rival Nate Diaz ‘WEAKEST puncher ever’ and reveals £15m fight offer

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      JAKE PAUL aimed a dig at Conor McGregor by branding Nate Diaz the “weakest puncher” he has faced. Diaz famously became the first to beat McGregor in the UFC in March 2016 before losing the rematch five months later. Jake Paul called Nate Diaz the ‘weakest’ puncher he has ever facedCredit: Most Valuable Promotions/Ester LinDiaz and Conor McGregor are 1-1 in the cageCredit: Getty – ContributorYouTuber-turned-boxer Paul then defeated Diaz himself in their boxing bout in August 2023. And he slammed the MMA veteran’s power and questioned how McGregor, 35, was beaten all those years ago. Paul said on his podcast: “He’s the weakest puncher I’ve ever fought.“When he was hitting me, I almost started laughing. I’m not even saying this to talk s***.READ MORE IN BOXING“Out of everyone I’ve sparred in my whole entire life and everyone I’ve fought, his punches are the weakest.”I’m literally not even talking s*** which is why I think it’s funny that he dropped Conor. He is the weakest puncher I’ve ever fought.” Paul, 27, has continued to challenge Diaz, 39, to a rematch in MMA and claimed there is an offer of $15million to do it. He said: “He’s actually ducking it which is why it’s crazy because he’s not in the UFC. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”We upped it to $15million. But he actually doesn’t want to do it.” Diaz returns to the ring on July 1 against Jorge Masvidal, 39, who he lost to in their 2019 UFC fight. Meanwhile Paul faces ex-UFC star-turned-bare-knuckle boxer Mike Perry, 32, on July 20. He was due to fight Mike Tyson, 57, but the bout has been postponed to November 15 after the boxing legend suffered an ulcer flare up on a flight. Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul has been postponed till November 15Credit: Getty More

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      Jake Paul opens door to brutal BARE-KNUCKLE boxing debut ahead of fight with the ‘king of violence’

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      JAKE PAUL has opened the door to a brutal BARE-KNUCKLE boxing debut against the “King of Violence”. The YouTuber-turned-boxer returns on July 20 against former UFC star-turned-bare-knuckle champion Mike Perry. Jake Paul is open to a bare-knuckle boxing switchCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunMike Perry is a bare-knuckle boxing championCredit: RexAnd he refused to rule out a rematch in the cage or even in the brutal bare-knuckle ring afterwards. Paul said on The MMA Hour: “I think me and Perry in MMA or bare-knuckle is very interesting. Let’s see what happens July 20th and I’m down.”I want to do an MMA fight and I think Perry is actually a good opponent for MMA and maybe bare-knuckle.”I haven’t thought about it but I’m down, that’s the thing about me is people don’t realise I’m a crazy motherf***er.READ MORE IN BOXING”I love to brawl, I love this whole entire sport, I love to put it on the line and I’m down to do some crazy s*** like bare-knuckle.”Paul was preparing to fight Mike Tyson until the 57-year-old legend was forced out after suffering an ulcer flare up while on a flight. But the controversial clash – scrutinised for the 30-year age gap – has since been rescheduled to November 15. So Paul decided to take a keep-busy bout against Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship’s Perry in Florida. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe outspoken American, 32, left the UFC in 2021 with a 14–8 MMA record to instead sign with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.He has since become the face of BKFC with five straight wins but crosses over to the boxing ring for only the second time.UFC star Mike Perry leaks Jake Paul sparring footage and slams ‘spoiled brat’ YouTuber in astonishing rantPerry lost his professional boxing debut in 2015 but it has not stopped from becoming the self-acquainted King of Violence.Paul, 27, has a record of 9-1 in the ring with his only loss coming to Tyson Fury’s brother Tommy, 25, in March 2023. And Perry said: “You’ve been fighting these cab drivers and these f***ing fat pieces of shit. “You think that you’re going to do anything to a real f***ing man like me, you lost your mind. “If you punch me in my face, I will smile and hit you back multiple times. He’s tricked the world into thinking he’s fantastic. “I’ve been doing this shit a long time and I took the hard long road. I’m looking to show everybody what a real fighter is.”READ MORE SUN STORIESBut Paul hit back: “Everyone clip that once I beat his ass and then take this edit and then go to the clip of me knocking him the f*** out.” More

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      Jake Paul hits out at ‘maniac’ Conor McGregor and warns ‘there are new sheriffs in town’ in swipe at UFC legend

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      JAKE PAUL hit out at “maniac” Conor McGregor and warned: “There are new sheriffs in town.” YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul has long chased a fight with UFC legend McGregor amid a war-of-words between them. Jake Paul hit out at ‘maniac’ Conor McGregorCredit: GettyMcGregor has long been called out by Jake PaulCredit: APBut for now the social media sensation marks his return on July 20 against former UFC star-turned-bare-knuckle boxer Mike Perry. Perry is signed to Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship – which McGregor recently became part-owner of. Paul goaded that he would give McGregor a “fourth or fifth row ticket” with his star power no longer warranting anything better. And he argued that the Irishman – who has just one win in EIGHT YEARS – is no longer the biggest draw in combat sports. READ MORE IN BOXINGPaul said on The MMA Hour: “I would disagree. There’s new sheriffs in town. “He hasn’t fought, he hasn’t won a fight in what six or seven years? I don’t even know how long it’s been. “He’s embarrassing himself, he’s ruining his legacy.” Paul, 27, was set to return against Mike Tyson, 57, on July 20 but the boxing icon pulled out after suffering an ulcer flare up from a flight.Most read in BoxingInside McGregor’s Notorious lifestyleWith more sides to his personality than an Octagon, Conor McGregor’s rise has been an enthralling watch.
      CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe controversial clash – scrutinised for the age gap – has since been rescheduled to November 15. So Paul has kept his July 20 date to face BKFC champ Perry, 32, in Florida. Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler off as UFC 303 main event axed as Notorious suffers injury days before Vegas Meanwhile McGregor, 35, was due to make his comeback on June 29 after three years out against Michael Chandler, 38. But for the first time in his UFC career, the southpaw was forced out of the fight after suffering injury. It drags McGregor’s wait to return on as Paul once again took a swipe at the UFC great. Paul said: “He’s lost his mind, he’s a maniac. At one point Conor was great, everyone loved Conor but man, I feel bad for the guy now. “You can say all these things you want about him but he hasn’t proven it, he hasn’t backed it up and that’s the way I look at it.” More