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    Fans all say same thing as Jake Paul reveals incredible fight purse and prize money for Mike Tyson fight

    FANS all said the same thing after Jake Paul seemingly revealed his purse for his showdown with Mike Tyson.The YouTube sensation faces the beloved boxing icon in a controversial crossover clash in Texas in November.Jake Paul throws down with boxing legend Mike Tyson in NovemberCredit: EPA’Problem Child’ Paul claims he’s pocketing a whopping £31million for the crossover clashCredit: GETTYFight fans aren’t buying what Paul is sellingCredit: REXTyson and Paul, 58 and 27 respectively, will earn a pretty penny as their Dallas dust-up will be streamed live on Netflix.And Paul has boasted he’s set to pocket a whopping £31MILLION ($40m) for his dance with the former undisputed heavyweight champion.When asked if fighting ‘Iron Mike’ will bring “validity” to his boxing career, Paul said: “I didn’t bring him to do s***; I’m here to make $40m and knock out a legend.”I don’t give a f*** about anything else, he’s the one who wanted it to be a pro fight and he’s going to get his ass knocked out for real.READ MORE ON TYSON VS PAUL”You’re going to see on his record; Jake Paul KOs Mike Tyson; I’m not here to do s**t except make a bag.”Every time fighters sit across from me and it’s ‘YouTuber this and Disney kid that’ and they end up on the canvas… this is going to be no different.”I brought this deal to this old ass motherf***er, we signed the contract with Netflix and we brought him the deal.”You’re welcome, my son.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFight fans were taken aback at the figure Paul claimed he’s going to pocket for the fight, although many were sceptical.One said: “We are living in the scammers paradise era.”Jake Paul reveals stunning three-fight plan including Tommy Fury rematch before shock cruiserweight WORLD TITLE shotAnother said: “That’s wild.”And another said: “I don’t believe Jake!”One remarked: “Let’s see the receipts!”Another chimed in: “Scandalous.”Tyson hasn’t set foot inside the ring since his Covid clash with fellow boxing great Roy Jones Jr in November 2020, which ended in a draw.Many believe the American is lacing up his gloves again at a nigh-on pensioner age as he needs the money.Back for gloryBut Tyson insists it’s the feeling of having his hand raised, not the huge payday, that’s lured him back to the ring.He admitted: “I’m a glory junkie. I love people thinking about me all day.”I’d rather live a short life of glory than a long life of obscurity. It’s just who I am.“This is all I started fighting for—to get all this f***ing status.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I’m going to be chasing it for the rest of my life. I know that.”I’m never going to get what I want, because I’m one of those gluttons for pain. I can never get enough.”Mike Tyson insists he isn’t fighting Jake Paul for the moneyCredit: EPA More

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    KSI reveals when he can make ring return after injuring hand playing GOLF… and eyes two boxing legends next

    KSI is ready to take a swing at two of boxing’s greatest – once he returns to boxing after suffering a GOLF injury. The YouTube, boxing and music superstar was due to face Anthony Taylor and Slim Albaher in a wild two-on-one bout on August 31. KSI was forced to pull out of his August 31 boxing returnCredit: GettyBut KSI was agonisingly forced to pull out of the event with an excruciating hand injury – which he reckons was sustained on the green. He told SunSport: “I really only started feeling it around about mid May. I honestly think I did it through golf.”But I started feeling a pain in between my knuckles. I didn’t think too much of it.“I kind of continued, and at times, it would be fine. At times, it would just be randomly hurting. So I got it checked out.READ MORE IN BOXING“I saw a doctor, he injected it and I kind of just carried on. Started camp, started punching, started sparring.“And then it just started to really, really hurt to the point where even the slightest of touches would just fill me with so much pain.“I’d just be rolling around like, screaming. It hurt a lot. It got to a point where I looked at my trainers, and we all decided that it just doesn’t make sense to fight“I’m not going to be 100 per cent and yeah, I’ll be able to train but if I’m not able to spar, if I’m not able to punch, I’m not gonna be able to give my all to the audience.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSKSI, 31, last fought in October when he suffered a controversial first defeat via decision to Tommy Fury, 25. But plans to reschedule his handicap fight against ex-MMA star Taylor, 35, and Slim, 30, look to have been KOd. Watch Mike Tyson, 58, PUNCH Jake Paul before YouTuber, 27, pushes him away in face-off ahead of boxing fightInstead, KSI is eyeing the likes of retired greats Floyd Mayweather, 47, and Amir Khan, 37, who he has been linked with previously. KSI said: “There’s quite a few options. I know people put me versus Mayweather.“That could be a really exciting fight. Especially after he beat my bro. I’d love to get revenge for that.“There’s Amir Khan I can fight as well and there’s a few others that makes sense and that excite me.“So for now, we’ll see. Right now, my main focus is just getting back, getting back to punching.”Instead of fighting, chart-topper KSI will perform to his adoring fans in the sold out 3Arena in Dublin on next week’s Misfits card while also commentating – with a boxing return shelved till 2025.He said: “I’m thinking hopefully Q1 of next year. READ MORE SUN STORIES”I think that’s what we’re looking to aim at. I think any time this year it probably just doesn’t make sense.“And it’s one of those things where the longer I let it heal, the better for the future rather than me trying to rush back into fighting again and then just get injured again.”Floyd Mayweather has been linked with fighting KSICredit: Richard Pelham / The SunAmir Khan is another eyed to fight KSICredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More

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    Cristiano Ronaldo hints he has secretly married Georgina Rodriguez in video on new YouTube channel

    CRISTIANO RONALDO has possibly dropped the bombshell that he is a married man, after referring to long-term partner Georgina Rodriguez as his “wife”.The footballing icon, 39, has been dating Georgina since 2016.Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez appeared to both be wearing rings in a new videoCredit: YouTube/UR · CristianoRonaldo had also referred to Georgina as ‘my wife’Credit: YouTube/UR · CristianoThe couple have been dating since 2016Credit: https://www.instagram.com/p/C9r-X6SNFff/?hl=en-gb&img_index=1The pair have two children together, while she is also the stepmother of his other three children.The couple have not publicly announced their marriage.However, Ronaldo may have hinted that he and Georgina have finally tied the knot in a secret ceremony.It comes after the ex-Manchester United star said he would introduce his “wife” while speaking on his new YouTube channel, before revealing Georgina as they prepared to play the Mr. and Mrs. game.READ MORE ON RONALDOFans were quick to pick up on the comment, with one saying: “The way how he calls her ‘my wife’ > > >”A second said: “He said ‘my wife, Gio’.”It was also noted that Ronaldo and Georgina were both seen wearing rings in the video.Earlier this year, Ronaldo raised suspicion of he and Georgina being married after another “wife” comment while filming an advert for sports brand Whoop.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSIn that video, Ronaldo was training at home before he refers to Georgina as “my wife”, sparking rumours over their possible marriage.The Al-Nassr captain had specifically said: “When I’m not training at the club, I like to train with my wife at home. Because I can motivate her and she can motivate me too.” BREAKING: Cristiano Ronaldo launches lucrative side hustle as Man Utd legend says ‘it has been on my mind for a long time’Following the video, Ronaldo’s publicist released a statement to People saying they had “no knowledge of whether or not Cristiano is married to Georgina”.Ronaldo launched his new YouTube channel earlier today. And within 45 minutes of the first video upload the channel had already gained 342,000 subscribers. More

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    Cristiano Ronaldo launches lucrative side hustle as Man Utd legend says ‘it has been on my mind for a long time’

    CRISTIANO RONALDO is launching his own YouTube channel in his latest career venture.The veteran superstar turns 40 this season.Cristiano Ronaldo is launching a YouTube channelCredit: SuppliedUR will feature the veteran superstar footballerCredit: SuppliedAnd with his football career fizzling out at Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, the Portuguese icon has announced plans to get in front of the camera.Ronaldo’s UR YouTube channel features his own signature logo – with the UR looking like his initials CR followed by a play button. And in a minute-long advert, he appeared in high spirits, laughing throughout the promo.Ronaldo said in the voiceover: “I have a big surprise for you, the new YouTube channel.”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe clip then showed various highlights which fans can look forward to, including Ronaldo playing games with his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez, behind-the-scenes content, practising his trademark celebration and taking on challenges. He also promised to give an insight into his family, education and businesses – as well as interviewing “surprising” guests. Ronaldo said: “I am very happy to make this project come to life. “It has been in my mind for a long time but finally we have the opportunity to make it real.Most read in FootballBest new sign-up offersSunSport exclusives”I have always enjoyed having such a strong relationship with fans on social media and my YouTube channel will give me an even bigger platform to do so and they will learn more about me, my family, and my views on many different subjects. “I am also looking forward to sharing conversations with guests that will no doubt surprise people!” BREAKING: Cristiano Ronaldo launches lucrative side hustle as Man Utd legend says ‘it has been on my mind for a long time’The channel went live on Wednesday afternoon, with the bio telling fans to “SIUUUbscribe and join the CR7 family”. Immediately, nine videos were uploaded.They included ‘Meet Georgina’, a free-kick challenge with his son and a ‘This or That’ video where he had to choose between Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods as well as Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.Then a few minutes later, a Mr & Mrs Quiz featuring Cristiano and Georgina went live. And they even hinted at confirming his marriage to the glamorous Spanish model by introducing her as his “wife” while both of them wore rings on their ring fingers. Aside from his lucrative £175million-a-year Al-Nassr contract and the new YouTube channel, Ronaldo also owns two hair transplant clinics and a chain of CR7 hotels. Georgina Rodriguez will feature alongside her partnerCredit: SuppliedRonaldo is playing his football in Saudi Arabia for Al-NassrCredit: Getty More

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    Giant 22 stone heavyweight boxing legend leaks Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson ‘scam’ after calling YouTuber out for £1.5m fight

    BOXING legend Butterbean has claimed a “scam” is at play for Jake Paul’s fight with Mike Tyson. The controversial clash – scrutinised for the three-decade age gap – was set for June 20 but Tyson, 58, was forced out amid a health precaution. Mike Tyson facing off with Jake PaulCredit: GettyPaul, 27, instead stopped replacement Mike Perry, 32, after three knockdowns before confirming his rescheduled November 15 bout with Tyson. But KO icon Butterbean – real name Eric Esch – insisted the fight will purposely never go ahead. He said: “Him and Tyson are never gonna fight. That has been a scam from the very beginning just to boost Jake’s name – and it has. “This guy, everybody’s talking about him, but he’s never gonna fight Tyson. READ MORE IN BOXING”They were never planning on fighting each other, because a promoter would never let him fight anyone else in between a fight. “Never – not that big a fight. It’s been a scam from the beginning.”During the height of his career Butterbean weighed as much as 36 STONE and only ever went past the fourth round once – against the great Larry Holmes.His last boxing bout was in 2013 but he has teased a comeback in recent years having lost a stunning 14 STONE.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSButterbean wants to fight Paul and called him out to a £1.5million winner-take-all bout. He said on TikTok: “Hey Jake Paul, would you fight me for $2m [£1.5m]? Winner takes all.”From boxing champions to UFC stars and bitter rivals, Jake Paul’s five-man hit-list of opponents after Mike Tyson fight Butterbean, 57, over 100 fights across boxing, kickboxing and MMA while even having a run in pro wrestling.He lost the huge amount of weight after starring in a TV show alongside former wrestler Diamond Dallas Page.Butterbean had 91 boxing bouts – compared to just the 11 of 10-1 Paul.The social media sensation’s only loss came in 2023 against Tyson Fury’s brother Tommy, 25, in Saudi Arabia but has won four since. Butterbean weighed 37st during his heydayCredit: GettyHe has dropped a huge 14st recentlyCredit: https://www.instagram.com/butterbeanboxer/ More

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    From boxing champion to UFC stars and bitter rivals, Jake Paul’s five-man hit-list of opponents after Mike Tyson fight

    JAKE PAUL has a list of five star-studded names to fight after his controversial clash against Mike Tyson. The YouTuber-turned-boxer welcomes heavyweight boxing icon Tyson back to the ring on November 15 in Texas.They were initially scheduled to fight on July 20 but 58-year-old Iron Mike was forced out amid a health precaution. Paul, 27, instead stopped replacement opponent Mike Perry, 32, in six rounds after three knockdowns. It was the latest name ticked off the American’s hit-list but there remains a few more in his sights. Paul said on the Nelk Boys podcast: “[Alex] Pereira, [Conor] McGregor, Canelo, KSI, Tommy Fury.” READ MORE IN BOXINGUFC light-heavyweight champion Pereira, 37, was a shock name Paul called out after beating Perry. He is a former kickboxing champ and two-division title holder in the UFC who has teased a move into boxing before. McGregor, 36, has been a long-time target of Paul’s but the Irishman still has two bouts left on his current UFC contract. He was given special permission to face Floyd Mayweather, 47, in 2017 but the UFC deemed it a one-time exemption. Most read in SportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSCanelo, 34, meanwhile is boxing’s top pay-per-view attraction and has refused to rule out a fight with Paul in the past. Fury, 25, is the only man to beat Paul following their February 2023 grudge match in Saudi Arabia. Jake Paul announces shock plans to enter 2028 Olympics in LAAnd the defeated American has called for a rematch ever since. KSI, 31, is by far Paul’s greatest rival dating back to the British celebrity’s win over his older brother Logan, 29, in 2019. But a disagreement in weight has seen talks collapse in recent years. Paul’s last three fights have been at the 200lb cruiserweight limit of 14st 4lb while he prepares to move up to heavyweight to face Tyson. KSI on the other hand last boxed at 183lb the night he was controversially beaten by Fury. And Paul admitted: “It’s honestly the difficulty in figuring out the weight, the original deal was 185 but we’re both way over that. READ MORE SUN STORIES”He’s walking around at 205 and I’m at 212, the lowest I could go to now would be 195, and that would be difficult. “So, it’s about figuring that out. He can have anything he wants, the fight’s going to be in London, I just need him to compromise on the weight.” KSI and Jake Paul clashing in the ring in 2020Credit: Getty Images – Getty More

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    Ex-Playboy model Amber Fields poses naked in just body paint for Misfits Boxing weigh in before wild scrap with rival

    FORMER Playboy model Amber Fields posed naked in just body paint for her Misfits Boxing weigh in – before sparking a wild scrap on stage.Fields has over 1million Instagram followers and has worked as a ring girl for Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions. Leah Gotti, left, and Amber Fields ahead of their Misfits fightCredit: Misfits BoxingFields has over 1million Instagram followersCredit: Instagram @missamberfieldsShe has worked as a ring girl for Jake Paul’s Most Valuable PromotionsCredit: @missamberfieldsBut she will now step foot in the ring to fight in a Misfits bout against porn star Leah Gotti. Fields stepped onto the weigh in scales naked with only body paint covering herself. She then faced off with Gotti before the two started to brawl on stage. The two have been going back and forth in the build up to the fight and Fields sent out a warning to her rival. READ MORE IN BOXINGShe said: “I’m not worried about her. I know she’s over there talking about me but honey just focus on yourself. Like I am doing. “I’m focused on my training, so that’ all I’ve got to say to her. “And of course, she’s going to be dismissive but once I get that knockout or fight of the night then we’ll see what she says then.” Fields was formerly a pageant star, in 2017 she won both the Miss IBMS Orlando pageant and the Miss Winghouse pageant.Most read in BoxingShe last year featured on the cover of Playboy in Denmark and also worked in as a ring girl for Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. The American has rubbed shoulders with the likes of YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul and Mike Tyson on the job.Fields featured on the cover of Playboy in DenmarkCredit: PlayboyThe American also works as a ring girlCredit: @missamberfieldsShe was formerly a pageant starCredit: Instagram @missamberfieldsShe has a legion of social media fansCredit: Instagram/missamberfieldsHer page is full of glam snapsCredit: Instagram @missamberfieldsFields has rubbed shoulders with top boxing starsCredit: Instagram @missamberfields More

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    Jake Paul announces shock plans to enter 2028 Olympics in LA after becoming ‘SICK’ of Team USA’s gold medal drought

    JAKE PAUL has announced plans to enter the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles to bid for a shock gold medal.The YouTuber-turned-boxer has been in Paris as an honoury coach for Team USA.Jake Paul wants to enter the 2028 OlympicsBut Paul has watched in frustration as the squad of eight returned home with just one medal.Omari Jones took welterweight bronze with Andre Ward now the last man to win gold for USA – 20 years ago in Athens in 2004.But 10-1 professional cruiserweight Paul believes he will be the man to end the two-decade long drought.He said on his podcast: “I am going to enter the 2028 Olympics for boxing in Los Angeles.READ MORE IN BOXING”I’m sick and tired of waiting around and waiting for another gold for Team USA.”I’m not retiring. I definitely just added a couple more years onto my boxing career because of that.”Los Angeles, United States, sick as f***.”Paul, 27, had revealed he contemplated this year’s Olympics but missed the qualification cut off.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd as of 2016, boxers with pro records were welcomed back into Olympic amateur boxing.Paul added: “Yeah I’m just dropping bombs. Like actually, I’m just going to do it. Why not?Jake Paul is going to Paris Olympics after bursting onto boxing scene with just one defeat on pro record”2028, Olympics, you’re already hearing it first – gold medal, you’re mine brother.”Paul has had no amateur bouts and instead turned pro in 2020 off the back of one exhibition fight.He has since racked up ten wins with just a sole loss, to Tommy Fury, 25, in February 2023.Paul returned with sixth-round victory in July after dropping ex-UFC star Mike Perry three times.Perry, 32, had filled in on a month’s notice after Mike Tyson, 58, was forced out amid a health precaution.Paul will instead fight Tyson on November 15 in a controversial clash scrutinised for the 30-year age gap.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe American celebrity has also insisted he will challenge for a cruiserweight world title within the next two years.And he said: “Being a world champion is first and foremost, but second is a gold medal.”Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will fight on November 15Credit: Alamy More