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      Jake Paul called out by Amir Khan despite THREE STONE difference as ex-champ vows to pack on pounds to ‘beat him up’

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      AMIR KHAN has vowed to pack on the pounds to come out of retirement and fight Jake Paul. The British boxing legend hung up the gloves following his February 2022 loss to bitter rival Kell Brook.
      Amir Khan vowed to pack on the pounds to come out of retirement and fight Jake PaulCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Jake Paul after beating Nate Diaz in his last fightCredit: Getty
      But Khan – who is serving a drugs ban following his final bout – has refused to rule out a comeback.
      And he is even willing to go up in weight to take on YouTuber-turned boxer Paul.
      He said on Heart radio: “Jake Paul, he gets on my nerves a little bit.
      “I think the way he conducts himself, the way he acts, and he’s just full of himself as well and he thinks he can fight, he’s only been boxing for like a year, so yeah, I’d love to fight him.
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      “He’s been very lucky though, he’s a little bit heavier than me but I don’t mind putting the pounds on just to beat him up.”
      Paul, 26, was beaten for the first time in February this year, losing a split-decision to Tommy Fury, 24, in Saudi Arabia.
      But he returned in August to beat ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 38, over ten rounds in Texas.
      He weighed 185lb (13st 2lb) for the bout, while Khan was 149lb (10st 6lb) for his loss to Brook, 37.
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      The 2004 Olympic silver medallist, 36, is currently serving a two-year drugs ban following a failed test last year.
      He was found with traces of Ostarine in his system, which aids weight loss and muscle growth.
      The substance is prohibited by United Kingdom Anti-Doping, who Khan co-operated with during their investigation.
      UKAD confirmed Khan’s ban – after it was referred to the National Anti-Doping Panel – but he doubled down on unknowingly consuming the substance.
      A statement read: “Mr Khan’s case was heard by the independent tribunal on 24 January 2023 and in its written decision dated 21 February 2023, the panel found both violations proved, concluded that Mr Khan had established that they were not ‘intentional’ within the meaning of ADR Article 10.2.3 and imposed a two-year ban on him.”
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      Watch Jake Paul GATECRASH KSI’s livestream with Tommy Fury before YouTuber is ‘REMOVED’ over manager ‘freaking out’

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      JAKE PAUL gatecrashed KSI and Tommy Fury’s livestream before being REMOVED. KSI was joined by Fury and his dad John to discuss their upcoming fight on Adin Ross’ channel.
      Jake Paul gatecrashed KSI and Tommy Fury’s livestreamCredit: Youtube @AdinRoss
      But their rival Paul, 26, popped up as a surprise guest and a war of words broke out between the American and arch enemy KSI, 30.
      KSI was quick to mock the YouTuber-turned boxer’s first loss which came against Fury, 24, in February.
      He said: “I’ve beaten every opponent in front of me. Jake, have you beaten every opponent in front of you?”
      To which Paul replied: “Every single legend that has been put in front of me, yes I have.”
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      KSI hit back: “I don’t give a f*** if it’s a legend or not, have you beat every opponent in front of you? No! You have an L.
      “Do I have an L on my record? And when I fight Tommy Fury will I have an L on my record? No, simple. You lost to Tommy Fury.”
      Paul then claimed KSI’s fight with Fury is an exhibition due to the fact it is not professionally sanctioned by the British Boxing Board of Control.
      Some more squabbles ensued over who is ducking who before Paul was abruptly kicked off the stream.
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      He later went on Twitter to claim it was KSI’s manager who demanded he be removed.
      Paul tweeted: “Lol KSI manager freaking out behind the scenes and making Adin’s manager kick me out of the chat! Soft!”
      The self-proclaimed Problem Child also deleted a tweet which suggested KSI’s bout with Fury is not a “real fight”.
      But in response to KSI pointing this out, he replied: “So show all your fans what regulated US sports book is taking bets on your fight in the US?
      “Betr isn’t…but neither are Fan Duel, Draft Kings, Bet MGM or any LEGAL sports book…because your fight isn’t a pro fight. It’s an exhibition.
      “And you are a duck. A scared little duck.”
      KSI and Jake Paul clashing in the ring in 2020Credit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      Eagle-eyed fans say ‘the mental battle is already LOST’ for KSI after spotting what he did in two Tommy Fury face-offs

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      EAGLE-EYED fans have claimed “the mental battle is already LOST” for KSI following his face-offs with Tommy Fury. The celebrity boxing stars clash in a massive Battle of Britain bout on October 14 in Manchester.
      KSI facing off with Tommy Fury ahead of their fightCredit: Reuters
      And before the DAZN pay-per-view showdown the two came head during a heated press conference and face-off interview.
      Both times KSI attempted to make Fury flinch by pretending to take a lunge at him and grabbing a bottle of Prime to dash his rival’s way.
      But after each attempt failed to faze the unbeaten boxer, fans spoke out to say KSI was already in a losing battle.
      One said: “KSI Has now FAILED at making Tommy Fury flinch TWICE‼️ The mental battle is already lost for this man.”
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      Another slammed: “KSI is embarrassing.”
      One asked: “He’s trying to make him flinch from 2 meters away, idk why he’s tried it twice.”
      KSI let out a menacing laugh as he grabbed a bottle of his popular Prime drink.
      But a confused Fury responded with: “What was that about? There’s no flinching out of me, mate.
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      “But don’t worry, I’ve got a rock solid metal (bottle) here and a lot more power behind my throw as well.
      “And there’s no flinching there, you tried to but you didn’t and I hope your feints are a lot better because that was s***.”
      KSI also left Fury bemused after making a remark about the size of his manhood, having accepted the grudge match as a huge betting underdog.
      He said: “Have you not seen the size of my balls, bro? I’ve got f basketballs down there.”
      Fury replied: “I don’t want to. Why does him and Jake Paul keep coming out with this?
      “Jake Paul said he was going to do such and such on fight week, and now you’re talking about balls. What is it with you guys?”
      The celebrity stars clash in a massive bout on October 14 in ManchesterCredit: Reuters More

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      Tommy Fury vs KSI: Boxing world predicts outcome of fight as Love Island star and YouTuber clash in grudge match

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      KSI and Tommy Fury are putting it all on the line in a celebrity boxing mega-fight. Bragging rights, reputations and unbeaten records will be at stake on October 14 in Manchester.
      KSI and Tommy Fury head to head ahead of their fightCredit: PA
      It comes eight months after Fury beat KSI’s arch rival Jake Paul in their Saudi Arabia grudge match.
      And fans can expect a similar blockbuster event that has captured the boxing public’s attention.
      Here, SunSport runs down some predictions from the fight world.
      Jake Paul
      The American is still waiting to settle the score with KSI, 30, and has expressed an interest in rematching Fury, 24.
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      So he will be a keen viewer next month but he only sees the fight going one way.
      Paul, 26, said: “I think Tommy knocks him out in like less than five rounds.”
      Prediction… Tommy Fury KO
      Fury beat Jake Paul in their grudge matchCredit: Reuters
      Anthony Joshua
      Joshua’s history with the Furys goes back years due to a long-standing rivalry with Tommy’s brother Tyson.
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      And despite being friends with fellow Watford man KSI, it did not stop AJ giving a balanced prediction when asked.
      Joshua, 33, told Misfits Boxing: “That’s where it’s tough, experience plays a massive role in anyone’s approach to success.
      “But with God, with hard work and his raw ability who knows what could happen. With the support of the people that could push him on over the final line.”
      Prediction… Sitting on the fence
      KSI beams next to Anthony JoshuaCredit: Instagram @ksi
      Erling Haaland
      The Manchester City star has just been signed by KSI and Logan Paul’s Prime hydration drink.
      And he went on Paul’s podcast to announce the deal and he awkwardly backed Fury to beat KSI right in front of the YouTuber.
      Asked who will win, Haaland, 23, replied: “The other guy.”
      Prediction… Tommy Fury win  
      KSI welcomed Erling Haaland to Logan Paul and Mike Majlak’s podcastCredit: @impaulsive

      Eddie Hearn
      Hearn promoted KSI’s professional debut against Logan Paul in 2019, which he won by scrappy split-decision.
      He has since stepped away from the celebrity boxing world but continues to wade in on the debate.
      Hearn told SecondsOut: “I think it’s going to be a good fight, it’s going to do massive numbers and it’s live on DAZN.”
      Prediction… Everyone will make money
      Eddie Hearn promoted KSI’s pro debutCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Amir Khan
      Khan, 36, is no stranger to a big fight himself and he has backed Fury to do a demolition job.
      He told SecondsOut: “He comes from a boxing family, I think he’s a better fighter and I think he’s definitely got the skill set and the power to knockout these influencers.
      “I think it’s a mismatch, really. Because he’s the fighter and he’s the one who has been doing it from young.
      “I think this is where these influencers can get hurt one day, when they take risky fights against proper boxers. They’re going to get hurt.”
      Prediction… Fury by demolition
      Amir Khan is backing Fury to beat KSICredit: Ian Whittaker
      David Haye
      The Hayemaker has made a name for himself with dodgy predictions over the years so this could be bad news for KSI.
      But Haye, 42, tipped KSI to beat Fury right after he knocked out Joe Fournier with an accidental but illegal elbow in their May fight.
      He said on iFL TV: “I think he beats Tommy Fury. And if he’s allowed elbows as well, for sure.
      “Even without the elbows, I think he definitely beats Tommy Fury. With his timing and rhythm, I was really impressed.”
      Prediction… KSI for the win
      David Haye thinks KSI will beat Tommy FuryCredit: PA
      Derek Chisora
      Chisora has a strained history with the Furys having lost three times to Tyson while he is a friend and training partner of KSI’s.
      So it is no shock that Chisora, 39, told talkSPORT: “It’s not like he’s in and out of the gym, no, no. He wants to win this fight.
      “On top of that, JJ doesn’t have yes men around him. It’s going to be a good fight.
      “This fight, I see a knockout, and I see the knockout coming for my friend JJ. He’s got more power in both hands than before.”
      Prediction… KSI by KO
      Derek Chisora trains with KSICredit: @DerekWarChisora
      Idris Virgo
      Virgo had a scuffle with Fury at KSI’s last fight but he believes his sparring partner will take care of business on his behalf.
      He told Pro Boxing Fans: “I don’t need to worry about him anymore because my boy KSI, he’s going to deal with him on October 14th.
      “I’m going to sit back ringside watch that fight and be like, ‘Told you bro, you just got knocked out by KSI, a YouTuber.’ So I can’t wait.”
      Prediction… KSI by KO
      KSI and Idris Virgo are training partnersCredit: @idrisvirgo
      Conor Benn
      The unbeaten welterweight, 26, reckons the fight is a lot closer than people believe but he just gives the edge to Fury.
      He said on SecondsOut: “It’s a hard fight for both, I think.
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      “It’s a 50-50 fight. I’m not picking, I’m sitting on the fence because I like Tommy and I like KSI.” 
      “You’d think Tommy would win, you’d think. So, I’ll maybe go 55 per cent Tommy, 45 per cent KSI.” 
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      KSI’s secret girlfriend blown away by YouTuber’s boxing skills after being ‘f***ing terrified’ about Tommy Fury fight

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      KSI claims his girlfriend was “f***ing terrified” about his fight with Tommy Fury – until watching him in action. The YouTube, music and crossover boxing star returns to the ring on October 14 in Manchester against Fury.
      KSI and Tommy Fury fight on October 14Credit: PA
      And his partner – who has so far remained secret and out of the public eye – was left in fear of the fight.
      So much so that she demanded to watch KSI in sparring to put her at ease and according to the man himself he passed with flying colours.
      KSI told streamer Adin Ross: “I’ll tell you this – my girlfriend was very, very nervous, very, very nervous.
      “She was like, ‘I don’t know about this Tommy fight, I’m f***ing terrified, Tommy’s a big guy, I saw what he did to Jake. I’m not sure about this fight, can I see you spar?’
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      “She saw me spar – I sparred terribly – and she was like, ‘Oh my f***ing God I get it. Oh my f***ing God, you’re going to f***ing annihilate him.’
      “I sparred terribly, mum’s life I sparred terribly. This week I sparred terribly and she was like, ‘Yeah, I f***ing understand.’
      “Fam, even when I spar poorly I still win, I still do well, I still f***ing put my all into it and I still beat people.”
      KSI’s girlfriend has chosen to keep their relationship private despite the superstar fame of her boyfriend.
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      The social media sensation – who has never lost in boxing – opened up on their partnership on Good Morning Britain.
      He said: “For me, I keep my private things very, very private. I have a girlfriend and she’s very private, we keep things quiet. 
      “Whenever I spend time with her, it’s all about her. Even with my family, I like to do things privately and it’s just making sure that whenever I need to be out in the public eye.”
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      KSI plans to place outrageous £1MILLION bet on himself to beat Tommy Fury as he eyes stunning upset KO of Love Islander

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      KSI wants to sensationally up the stakes for his grudge match with Tommy Fury – with a whopping £1million bet on himself.The YouTuber-turned-boxer locks horns with the younger brother of heavyweight champion Tyson in an eagerly-anticipated influencer showdown next month.
      KSI faces Tommy Fury in an influencer showdown on October 14Credit: GETTY
      There is plenty of bad blood between the pairCredit: PA
      KSI wants to bet £1million on himself to win the grudge matchCredit: PA
      Social media sensation KSI – real name Olajide Olatunji – goes into his showdown with Tommy as a huge underdog.
      But to say he’s brimming with confidence ahead of the Manchester melee would be an understatement.
      During a live stream with the controversial Adin Ross, he said: “I’m trying to put a million down on myself.”
      KSI quickly revealed that bookmakers will allow him to bet on himself, just not the eyewatering figure he wants to lay down.
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      The 30-year-old said: “First of all, a lot of the things, trying to put in that amount, just won’t let me.
      “They’re like 5k maximum.”
      He added: “I can bet on myself. I just can’t bet on the round.
      “So, yeah I think I’m going to have to try and find a way to do it through people or I don’t know.
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      “But then it’s just dodgy so I’m like I don’t know if I want to just do it or if I just leave it.
      “I’m going to just put on whatever I can.”
      Former Love Island star Fury goes into his punch-up with KSI on the back of a split-decision win over Jake Paul in February.
      And he hopes a demolition of KSI will put an end to the influencer boxing scene once and for all.
      He told Sky Sports: “That’s my plan for this year.
      “I want to end YouTube boxing within twelve months. So that’s my plan. So we’ll see.”
      He continued: “I don’t know. I take it one fight at a time. All these guys are the same to me.
      “There’s not one that stands out from the rest. They’re all about the same.
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      “So anyone can get it. I’m not bothered.
      “I’m used to growing up fighting against proper boxers. These guys are a bit of a joke.” More

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      I’m a deaf boxer dubbed ‘Quiet Storm’ – I was beaten up by bullies but now I’ll be a champion with Jake Paul

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      A DEAF boxer who was beaten up by bullies as a kid is fighting back after signing with influencer Jake Paul. American Julian Smith, 32, boasts a 7-2 record in his short career so far – but his talent is undeniable.
      Deaf boxer Julian Smith, 32, boasts a 7-2 record in his short career so farCredit: LinkedIn
      Julian recently signed with social media megastar and professional boxer Jake PaulCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Dubbed “Quiet Storm”, the 5ft 9in welterweight recently signed with social media megastar and one of the new faces of boxing, Jake Paul.
      But Julian went through hell to end up in the boxing ring as a deaf competitor.
      He smashed his way to success without hearing any words from his coaches or any corner advice during rounds.
      The boxer can’t hear the referee’s instructions – or the ringing of the bell when the fighting ends.
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      His coach, Rafeal Ruiz, told The Sun how he came up with creative ways to communicate while Julian was in the ring – such as using coloured towels.
      “Julian has to consistently adjust during the fight,” he said.
      Fighting out of City Club Hills in Illinois, Julian first learnt to box with his brother Brandon Smith – a boy seven years older and a whole world wiser back when they were teens.
      Brandon gave Julian a pair of red boxing gloves and taught him how to take a punch – and not be afraid to give one back.
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      His mum was his biggest source of encouragement after she found him being bullied and brutally beat up regularly by kids for being deaf.
      The boxing star contracted meningitis when he was six-months-old – leading to a serious hearing impairment that left him unable to hear.
      As a young child growing up in Chicago, many kids his age didn’t understand the issues Julian faced every day – meaning he was picked on and singled out.
      Using sign language with the help of his mum, Julian told The Ring: “I was very much teased and picked on. It was ignorance.
      “No one could understand a kid who is different.
      “There were no deaf people around. They may have heard about deaf people, but never came in contact with deaf people.
      “They just jumped me because I was different. I went to a special school so the kids in the area didn’t know me. I only had friends at school.”
      Julian’s brother Brandon – who had been a huge source of support – tragically died in 2012 due to gun violence.
      Julian was left even more determined to fight for a living – and prove to his brother that he was a warrior.
      The boxer recalled being told to keep fighting until you can’t fight anymore by Brandon in the gym.
      Rafeal is Julian’s cut man and coach, but he considers himself a friend, mentor and protector after knowing the boxer for 10 years.
      Julian first came to Rafeal’s attention when the young man came into the gym looking to achieve his goal of winning world championships.
      The gym’s head trainer at the time, Perry Scott, asked for Rafeal’s help as he hadn’t trained a deaf fighter before.
      When Julian was an amateur fighter, Rafeal and the team used colour-coded towels to communicate with Julian when he was in the ring. 
      “We couldn’t shout commands, but by waving a coloured towel Julian would see the towel and know what to change up,” Rafeal told The Sun.
      “Each colour had its own meaning whether to throw an upper cut, go to the body, or come forward.”
      But since turning professional, they’ve evolved their methods. 
      “We have increased Julian’s boxing IQ, and we train him repeatedly on what to do with little or no instruction until he comes back to the corner,” Rafeal said.
      “Julian has to consistently adjust during the fight.
      “In addition, Julian now has a professional sign language interpreter to assist in the corner between rounds and at each match we inform the referee that Julian is deaf, and he needs assistance that the round has ended. 
      “The referees are usually pretty good at stepping in between Julian and the opponent when the bell rings.”
      Julian communicates through sign language and often has his mum by his side to help translate his feelings and thoughts to others.
      On the official Julian Smith website, he credits his beloved mum for the success he’s found in life.
      “She would not allow my disability to stop me from manoeuvring through life’s obstacles,” he said.
      “My mum persisted to never give up without a fight.”
      Now he fights for a living, appearing on shows as the main event – and signed with Jake Paul.
      Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions banner signed Julian on May 26 this year – causing a social media frenzy of support after his story was told throughout fight week on DAZN.
      He’s gone on to fight twice on Jake Paul’s cards, winning one and losing his debut.
      His career has already seen major success – not only by normalising deaf athletes, but also in the ring where he has an impressive 84-7 amateur boxing record.
      He’s a two-time Chicago Golden Gloves champion and has won five belts as an amateur including a WBC version.
      Julian said: “People assume I’m dumb because I can’t hear.
      “I always want to prove to other people that we’re all the same.
      “I want people to respect me.
      “Hard-of-hearing people do have issues communicating, but you always have to respect people that have disabilities.”
      Julian said being deaf has its advantages, such as tuning out pre-fight trash talk from his opponents and crowd noise that could be distracting or nerve-wracking.
      Like Julian, deaf Mexican fighter Luis Gerado Castillo and his coach have come up with creative a way to communicate with each other during fights.
      The boxer knows when to change game plans and tactics by his coach moving the ring ropes and hitting the mat.
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      Mario D’Agata was the first deaf world champion boxer after he won the bantamweight title in 1956.
      And Reece Cattermole became the first deaf British boxer since the 1970s in 2018.
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      Logan Paul denies being ‘on STEROIDS’ and demands Dillon Danis be checked for STDs as drug testing row explodes

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      LOGAN PAUL has denied being “on steroids” following the news he’s yet to have been drug tested ahead of his boxing match with Dillon Danis.The social sensation is just weeks away from a spectacular showdown with the MMA star in a grudge match in Manchester.
      Logan Paul is set to face Dillon Danos in a grudge boxing fight next monthCredit: DAZN
      Danis has accused the YouTuber-turned-boxing of being on performance-enhancing drugsCredit: TWITTER@MRBEAST
      Paul has vehemently denied being “on steroids”Credit: AP
      Danis has accused the YouTuber-turned-boxer of taking performance-enhancing drugs – despite him never failing a pre-fight drugs test.
      He recently told controversial streamer Adin Ross: “He’s on a piece. Bro, have you ever seen him?
      “He’s f***ing juicy as t***s. I was asking him, ‘Where do you inject it?
      “Your a** or your back?”
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      Paul has taken exception to the notion of being on PEDS, saying on his podcast: “I’m not on steroids, I’m not on steroids.
      “I don’t know how many times I need to clarify this.”
      Danis – a long-time pal of UFC superstar Conor McGregor – recently revealed that he and Paul haven’t been tested ahead of their October 14 cash.
      Paul, 28, insists he’s more than happy to be drug tested – so long as Danis submits to an STD test.
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      He said: “I don’t know why we aren’t doing VADA testing.
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      “The conversation was never had with me. I’m more than happy to do it
      “I do have one request: Dillon laughed at me at the face-to-face. But if I do a drug test, I want him to do an STD test.
      “I’m just curious to see what’s going to show up. He laughed at me, he played it off.
      “He wasn’t interested in doing that. I wonder why. Watcha got?”
      Paul is no stranger to denying PED use, saying during an appearance on comedian Andrew Schulz’s podcast: “Shut the f*** up – guys.
      “I think honestly it’s because I drink Prime. The conversation [about drug testing] never happened.

      “I said ‘Dillon, you want to do your f***ing USADA testing, I’ll do an USADA test.
      “‘You take an STD test and the results are public.'”
      The build-up to the pair’s fight has been dominated by Danis’ relentless targeting of Paul’s fiancee Nina Agdal on social media.
      The Bellator star has repeatedly shared photos of the Danish model with her former partners.
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      Agdal was recently granted a restraining order against the New Yorker after claiming his targeted campaign caused her to suffer ” humiliation, emotional distress, and reputational harm”.
      In her lawsuit, she also accused Danis of sharing hacked content from her Snapchat and a private photograph from a “romantic encounter” with a former partner ten years ago. More