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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.”
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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.
      Coleen Rooney doesn’t want to see Wayne get hurt in the ringCredit: SPLASH More

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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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      Inside Wayne Rooney’s boxing switch that is FIVE YEARS in making with both Jake Paul and KSI in Man Utd icon’s sights

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      WAYNE ROONEY’S plan to make a boxing switch might come as a shock to many – but it may just have been in the works for years. The Manchester United legend is an avid fan of the noble art and even trained as a schoolboy at an amateur club in Liverpool.
      Wayne Rooney has been linked with a stunning boxing switchCredit: Mark Robinson – The Sun
      But he chose football over boxing and went onto become one of England’s most talented players.
      Rooney retired from playing in 2021 and has moved into coaching – but it appears as though he has a masterplan to make a move into boxing.
      According to the Mirror, the Three Lions icon has held preliminary talks with Misfits Boxing.
      Misfits – founded by YouTuber-turned boxer KSI – homes to celebrity-style crossover bouts aired on streaming service DAZN.
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      It has seen stars of the social media, MMA and boxing world all compete in big-money events.
      And KSI once revealed Rooney actually reached out to him personally to try and discuss a fight between them.
      He said last January: “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.”

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      Eddie Hearn – who promotes Anthony Joshua – has also discussed Rooney’s plan to get into boxing before.
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      Hearn said as far back as 2019: “He loves it. He’s been boxing in amateur clubs.
      Sir Alex Ferguson lost it with Wayne Rooney ’20 times a season’ for breaking legendary Man Utd boss’ tactical rule
      “Wayne would love to do a charity fight. All these guys, they love boxing.”
      And Hearn has even had messages from Rooney and talked up the former Birmingham boss returning to Old Trafford to fight Jake Paul.
      He told Rio Ferdinand last year: “I’ve actually spoke to Wayne a few times about the Jake Paul fight.
      “Normally, if he has a couple of glasses of red he’ll fire in a message to me at night going, ‘Listen, I wanna fight that geezer.’
      “Wayne can fight, he had a couple of amateur fights – but him against Jake Paul at Old Trafford, that’s actually a makeable fight.”
      Rooney, infamously knocked out in his kitchen by friend Phil Bardsley, has been out of work since being sacked by Birmingham in January. More

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      Seven possible opponents for Wayne Rooney including KSI and ‘animal’ former team-mate as talks revealed over shock fight

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      WAYNE ROONEY is in talks over a sensational boxing match – and there are plenty of potential opponents for the footie icon’s debut.The Manchester United legend has held preliminary talks with influencer boxing promotion Misfits – which is not governed by the British Boxing Board of Control – about a foray into the squared circle.
      Wayne Rooney is assessing his options after being axed by Birmingham CityCredit: GETTY
      The Manchester United legend is weighing up stepping into the boxing ringCredit: MARK ROBINSON
      Roo has held talks over a potential fight in KSI’s Misfits promotionCredit: PA
      An agreement, according to The Mirror, for Roo to take to the ring has yet to be reached – despite talks beginning a few weeks back.
      News of Rooney – who was part of an amateur boxing club when he was a kid – potentially fighting under the Misfits banner has stunned footie and boxing fans alike.
      And attention has quickly turned to who the former England captain could face in his debut.
      So with that in mind, SunSport is on hand with the seven top contenders to throw down with the former Birmingham City boss.
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      Jake Paul
      A dust-up against YouTuber turned boxer Paul was touted last year by Matchroom Boxing chief Eddie Hearn, who revealed Roo often messages him about fighting.
      Problem Child Paul would likely entertain the prospect of fighting Rooney due to his huge name and the pay-per-view buys he would generate.
      But the fact he would have to do so on bitter rival KSI’s promotion makes the fight somewhat unlikely.
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      KSI
      Brit social media sensation KSI is the kingpin on Misfits along with pal Mams Taylor and no doubt will have been at the centre of the recent Rooney talks.
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      KSI celebrates victory in the cruiserweight bout against FaZe Temperrr at the OVO Arena Wembley, London. Picture date: Saturday January 14, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story BOXING London. Photo credit should read: Yui Mok/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.
      But the Youtube phenom claimed in December 2022 that the prospect of throwing down with the Premier League icon doesn’t whet his appetite.
      He said: “I don’t know, if Wayne Rooney is down of course I think it would be good to have him in the [influencer boxing] space.”

      KSI himself could be a possible opponent for Wayne RooneyCredit: GETTY
      Wayne Bridge
      Former Chelsea and England defender Bridge is no stranger to the boxing world having dipped his toes into it in 2018.
      Bridge locked horns with former Made in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews, whom he almost knocked out in their Sports Relief clash.
      He’s even been dubbed an “animal” by former Fulham midfielder and podcaster Steve Sidwell.
      So the former full-back would be a suitable opponent for Rooney should he be keen to lace ’em up again.
      Wayne Bridge took part in a charity boxing match in March 2018Credit: BBC
      Phil Bardsley
      Rooney’s former Manchester United team-mate is perhaps the man footie fans most want to see throw down with the 38-year-old.
      Bardsley knocked Rooney OUT COLD during what initially appeared to be a playful kitchen dust-up back in 2015.
      Footage of the incident exclusively obtained by The Sun – which Rooney mocked with his famous celebration against Tottenham – went viral.
      So it’d only make sense for Roo to want to exact his revenge on his old team-mate inside the ring.
      Wayne Rooney was knocked out cold by former team-mate Phil Bardsley in 2015Credit: THE SUN
      Jamie Vardy
      Leicester City legend Vardy is no stranger to a playful sparring session having had one with team-mate Wilfried Ndidi in 2020.
      The former England hitman dropped Ndidi with a swift left uppercut to the body, much to the amusement of his team-mates.
      It’s unknown, however, if Vardy fancies his chances in the ring.
      Jamie Vardy has tried his hand at sparring beforeCredit: GETTY
      Tyson Fury
      Competing under the Misfits banner isn’t in the WBC heavyweight champion’s five-fight plan, although he did take part in a shock crossover bout with former UFC champ Francis Ngannou last October.
      So, however unlikely the prospect of the pair sharing the ring is, it’s not entirely beyond the realms of possibility – especially considering Fury claimed he’d let Roo prepare him for Oleksandr Usyk.
      He said in December 2022: “I spoke to Wayne and he’s well up for it. We’re going to bring Wayne in for preparation for Oleksandr Usyk.
      “No [it’s not a joke], very serious. He’s going to come into camp for about four weeks to help me.”
      WBC heavyweight champ Tyson Fury claimed Wayne Rooney would him prepare for his clash with Oklesandr UsykCredit: GETTY
      Rio Ferdinand
      Roo’s former Manchester United and England team-mate revealed in late 2017 that he wanted to test himself in the ring professionally.
      The BBBOC, however, nipped his ambitions in the bud in May 2018 when they informed him that they WOULDN’T review his application to compete as a pro.
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      But he could, should he want to, very well lace them up under the Misfits banner as they’re not sanctioned by the BBBOC.
      And there would be no bigger opponent – name-wise – available for him to fight other than his good friend Rooney.
      Rio Ferdinand had intentions of boxing in 2018 but saw his bid to get in the ring blocked by the BBBOCCredit: OnEdition More

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      Fans in stitches at Arsene Wenger’s cheeky dig at Chunkz as Arsenal icon rates YouTuber’s football skills

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      FORMER Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger left football fans in stitches after rating a YouTuber’s skills.The Frenchman is set to manage Team Chunkz at Match for Hope, a charity game set to take place at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Qatar next week.
      Arsene Wenger rated Chunkz’s football skillsCredit: instagram @imjustbait
      The Frenchman said he was ‘very skilful’ but ‘not the quickest’Credit: instagram @imjustbait
      Proceeds from the match – which will feature a combination of World Cup legends and famous content creators – will go to Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a charity that provides education for out-of-school children around the world.
      Ahead of the event, Wenger was told to rate Chunkz’s skills from a series of highlights, which was posted to Instagram by @imjustbait and has accumulated over 21,000 likes.
      He said: “Chunkz? Who is Chunkz? I have great captains in my life but I don’t know who is Chunkz.
      “But if you have nobody else, maybe.”
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      While watching a video of the YouTuber, he said: “Okay let’s see what this Chunkz can do.
      “Not bad. He’s alright. Very skilful. Not the quickest, but very skilful.”
      Fans found the manager’s comments hilarious and were quick to react, with one person writing: “Maybe not the quickest 😂.”
      Another added: “Aw said Slow motion Chunkz 😂😂.”
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      A third fan wrote: “‘Who is Chunks?’ I miss Mr Wenger and his dry humour 😂.”
      While a fourth commented: “This is the best day of any casual Arsenal fan ever.”
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      Wenger spent 22 years of his career as manager of Arsenal between 1996 and 2018.
      During his time at the club he won three Premier League titles and seven FA Cups.
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      Jake Paul ‘BLOCKED from fighting MMA star by UFC’ after claims YouTube star ‘doesn’t make money’

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      SEAN STRICKLAND has claimed the UFC blocked him from accepting Jake Paul’s $1million offer to spar. Strickland, a controversial and outspoken figure in MMA, was slammed after giving streamer Sneako a beating during a sparring session.
      Jake Paul called out Sean Strickland to a $1m sparring sessionCredit: Getty
      Strickland was quick to hit back at Jake PaulCredit: Getty
      YouTuber-turned boxer Paul was quick to hit out at the former UFC middleweight champion Strickland.
      He posted on X, formerly Twitter: “You’re embarrassing for trying to stop Sneako like that you weren’t even able to drop someone with no experience while going all out.
      “You’re a horrid boxer that only picks on inexperienced people.. I’ll fly you to (Puerto Rico) and we can fight on camera… if you win I’ll give you $1 million (half your net worth).
      “But if you get dropped you have to get Betr tattooed on you.”
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      Strickland accepted the offer and a back and forth online ensued between the pair.
      But the American then took to his own YouTube channel to say UFC chief Hunter Campbell was against the idea and aimed a dig at Paul.
      Strickland said: “I will fight this man. You let Conor McGregor fight (Floyd) Mayweather, this is an easier fight, easier money, can I do that?
      “And then Hunter explained to me that [Paul] sells no fights. When they have fights, they give away tickets. He doesn’t make money.
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      “His target audience is children — they don’t buy pay-per-views. So, a little depressing.
      “Because I thought to myself, ‘You know what? I’ll take a payday beating up this f***ing man, that sounds easy enough.’
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      “But sadly, Jake Paul is an influencer. He sells to children. Children don’t buy pay-per-views.
      “So, I dunno man, get some adults to follow you and we will fight.”
      Strickland has gained a reputation for ruthless sparring sessions and has even bragged about wanting to “KILL” opponents in the cage.
      And despite pouring cold water on a prizefight with Paul, he challenged him to what appeared to be a brawl on the Las Vegas strip.

      Strickland said: “So here’s the thing, Jake Paul, you clearly know I can’t fight you.
      “You know this. The UFC knows this. We all know this, that you and me cannot fight.
      “But what we can do, is you can get in your fancy plane, you can fly your ass to Vegas, and we can have a little pow-wow.
      “I’ll do it for free. I don’t need a check, I don’t need to live stream it. I will do it for free, sir.”
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      Strickland stunned Israel Adesanya in September to win the UFC title but recently lost it to Dricus du Plessis via controversial split-decision.
      Paul meanwhile has beaten four former UFC stars during his career and returns on March 2 in Puerto Rico against 17-2 boxer Ryan Bourland. More