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    ‘Bored of being your sidegirl’ – Boxer from ‘battle of the boobs’ retires as she posts emotional farewell

    AVRIL MATHIE has retired from boxing after posting an emotional farewell – in the form of a love letter to the sport. The Aussie star hangs up her gloves with a record of eight wins, one loss and one draw. Avril Mathie has retired from boxingCredit: GettyShe posted an emotional farewell to boxingMathie retires with eight wins, one loss and one drawCredit: Instagram @avrilmathieThe Aussie is a former OnlyFans star and modelCredit: Instagram/avrilmathieShe was lined up to face Ebanie Bridges in 2023 in what was dubbed “the battle of the boobs”. But Mathie – who has since had her breast implants removed – pulled out from the bout through injury. And now she has called time on her career – taking to Instagram to make the announcement. She posted: “To the love of my life. Sadly, after 13 years, I must say goodbye. READ MORE IN BOXING”My heart is broken walking away from you, I still have so much love for you, some may call it addiction in fact. “I had so many dreams for our future, but my body can’t take your abuse anymore.“You gave me the highest of highs. We travelled the world and achieved things most only dream of. “But a year and a half ago, you hurt me so badly. And while I missed you during that time apart healing, I also had the best year of my life. Most read in Boxing”It opened my eyes to what else is waiting for me beyond you. Still, I tried to come back to you again and again this past 6 months, but you just keep hurting me. “Where I had once believed we’d always work it out, slowly I just became tired of the pain, bored of being your sideline girl and am craving to be again in something like that we once had when I felt like I was growing unstoppably.“After long chats with friends, I understood that you can no longer fulfil my needs. “I’ve realised it’s me who’s the fun and inspiring one, it’s not even about you and that will translate into all my future relationships.“And there’s so many other I’ve been flirting with that you don’t even know about yet. So I know I’m going to be just fine. Better in fact. “And I know you’ll miss me, but don’t worry, I’ll find a way to stay connected to you.“Thanks for everything, boxing, I’ll be forever grateful we crossed path.” Bridges, a former bantamweight champion, commented: “You’ll always be the one that got away to me.”She also added: “I love this letter. You are amazing in and out of the ring. Onto the next chapter / new love. which I have no doubt you will succeed in.”Read More on The SunMathie – a former OnlyFans star and swimsuit model – revealed on her YouTube channel that undisclosed injuries were the prime reason for retirement. She also suffered a horror injury after falling off a motorbike in 2023 – with her bone gruesomely sticking out of her leg.Ebanie Bridges was set to fight Mathie in 2023Credit: Instagram @ebanie_bridgesMathie says injuries helped her make her retirement decisionCredit: Instagram @avrilmathieMathie has nearly 300,000 Instagram followersCredit: Instagram/avrilmathie More

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    Savannah Marshall risks wrath of former sparring partner Tommy Fury with Jake Paul decision

    SAVANNAH MARSHALL laughs when she admits to switching allegiances to Jake Paul’s camp over Tommy Fury.Marshall, a former middleweight world champion, spent years sparring with a young Fury on their way up the ranks. Tommy Fury formerly sparred Savannah MarshallJake Paul was beaten by Tommy Fury in 2023Credit: ReutersBut now she is one of Paul’s latest signings in the YouTuber-turned-boxer’s ever evolving roster of women stars. So if her new boss was ever to rematch old pal Fury, there is only one man Marshall can cheer on now. She told SunSport with a laugh: “Jake’s paying me now, so I know where my bread’s buttered now!” Paul, 28, suffered his first and so far only defeat in 2023 against Fury, 26, losing a split-decision in Saudi Arabia. READ MORE IN BOXINGBut he has since bounced back with five wins on the spin, most recently in November against Mike Tyson. Tyson caused controversy by coming out of retirement aged 58 but over 100 MILLION watched the fight on Netflix – including Marshall. She said: “I watched the Mike Tyson one and I think I watched when he boxed Mike Perry. So I’ve seen a few. “I watched that one (Fury vs Paul) as well. I always forget about that. So look, I’ve watched quite a few. I’m a bit of a fan.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSPaul returns on June 28 against ex-middleweight world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 39, dropping back down to cruiserweight. And just two weeks later, he promotes Katie Taylor’s trilogy bout in New York against Amanda Serrano following the Irish legend’s two wins over her great rival. Jake Paul is ‘not a boxer’ and Tommy Fury ‘can’t fight’ says legendary promoter Bob Arum is sensational double blastMarshall, 34, features on the undercard against American Shadasia Green, 35, for the IBF and WBO super-middleweight titles. She said: “I’ve had trouble getting on shows and that sort of thing and this has come about and it’s for the unified world title which is brilliant.”I’m really happy. She’s a formidable opponent. She’s strong, she can whack. “And to be honest, I believe it would be one of the better fights on the show.” Shadasia Green faces Marshall on July 11Credit: Getty More

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    Jake Paul is ‘not a boxer’ and Tommy Fury ‘can’t fight’ says legendary promoter Bob Arum in sensational double blast

    LEGENDARY promoter Bob Arum let out a scathing double blast of Jake Paul and Tommy Fury.Arum was not a fan of Paul’s recent points win against Mike Tyson, who controversially came out of retirement aged 58. Jake Paul and Tommy Fury were blasted by Bob ArumCredit: APOver 100 MILLION tuned in to watch on Netflix, but now Paul returns on June 28 against ex-middleweight world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Chavez – son of the legendary Julio Cesar Sr – has suffered problems outside the ring with substance abuse and lack of commitment. And Arum told FightHype: “That’s not even boxing. Chavez Jr, I thought he had hung up the gloves a long time ago. “Jake Paul is not a boxer. It’s spectacle. The Tyson event was sort of demeaning for the sport of boxing. Tyson was an old man. READ MORE IN BOXING”What are we talking about? But again, if Netflix or somebody else wants to pay for that event, that’s fine. I have no interest in it. “I have absolutely no interest in a Jake Paul-Chavez Jr fight, because it’s not boxing.”Paul’s only defeat in his 12 bouts came in 2023 against Fury losing a split-decision in Saudi Arabia. ESPN – who have a TV deal with Arum’s Top Rank company – aired the celebrity grudge match on pay-per-view in America. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSSo Arum was part of the promotion – but refused to hold back on either Paul, 28, or Fury, 26. He said: “Jake Paul is not fighting a real fighter. He’s smarter than you and me combined.EXCLUSIVE- Savannah Marshall risks wrath of former sparring partner Tommy Fury with Jake Paul decision”It’s not a scam because people know what they’re getting, but he’s not interested in fighting somebody that can really give him a whooping. “I mean, I remember when Jake Paul, before he caught onto this stuff, and I was in England and he was fighting Tyson Fury’s half-brother Tommy Fury, who can’t fight. “Tommy Fury won every round, won a decision and there’s very few heavyweights that you can name that Tommy Fury would last more than one or two rounds.”Tyson Fury with promoter ArumCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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    ‘I’ll end you for good’ – Tommy Fury hits out at Jake Paul after brother Tyson’s DMs to YouTube star are ‘leaked’

    TOMMY FURY has vowed to END Jake Paul for good – after his brother Tyson’s efforts to organise a rematch were revealed. Fury handed Paul his first and so far only defeat in 2023 – winning a split-decision in Saudi Arabia. Tyson Fury with brother TommyJake Paul wants to rematch Tommy FuryCredit: SplashTommy Fury sent this message to Jake PaulThe two remain linked with a rematch and Paul recently claimed he “can’t wait to get back in there” with Fury in search of revenge. But Fury hit back: “Heard all of this 2 years ago pal. Next time I’ll end you for good.” Paul has won five on the spin and most recently against heavyweight legend Mike Tyson in November.The bout was marred in controversy due to Tyson coming out of retirement aged 58 but still 100 MILLION watched on Netflix.READ MORE IN BOXINGPaul’s camp say Fury turned down a £6million offer to rematch on Netflix before Tyson accepted the deal.Fury meanwhile returned after nearly two years out with victory in Hungary against Bosnian Kenan Hanjalic.But Paul told Ariel Helwani: “I think the Fury fight will happen in the next 12 months, yeah. He just has to be realistic about what’s he’s worth, right?”He just had a free fight on DAZN that tanked, couldn’t sell the tickets in wherever he was like a 1,000 person venue and he’s just negotiating like he’s God.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”Again, I have ten names waiting to fight me in multiple different sports, MMA, boxing, all this stuff.”These people just have to be realistic about what they’re wanting to get paid and Tommy Fury isn’t.Jake Paul issues update on Anthony Joshua fight and reveals why he can KO former heavyweight champ”But I DM’d Tyson Fury because Tyson was like, ‘You guys need to make this happen now.'”I was like, ‘Tyson, you’ve got to put your brother in check here. He’s not going to get this money or this offer anywhere else.'”He already missed out on the massive opportunity on Netflix, his dad, who is his manager has no idea what the f*** he’s doing and you can’t let your dad run your career.”Tommy’s not his own boss, he’s an airhead as well so I just feel bad for him because he thinks he’s worth more than what he’s worth.”Fury, 26, beat KSI, 31, in October 2023 but had to have hand surgery in the aftermath before his comeback fight.Paul, 28, returns on June 28 against former middleweight world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 39, in a cruiserweight clash.And he has a rematch with Fury in his sights, saying: “I just can’t wait to get back in there with this guy because in the past three years, I fought him two years into being a pro boxer now it’s been three years since then.”It’s just night and day and he hasn’t got any better, right? He’s been boxing since he was six years old, it’s going to be the same stuff, same coach, his dumbass dad.Read More on The Sun”He hasn’t got any better so I just can’t wait, seriously I can’t wait to get in there with him and whenever we can make that happen it’s going to be Christmas Day for me.”Jake Paul lost a decision to Tommy Fury in 2023Credit: Getty More

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    ‘I would’ve beaten him’ – Jake Paul blasts Canelo Alvarez’s win over William Scull and but says shock fight WILL happen

    JAKE PAUL blasted Canelo Alvarez’s win over William Scull – but says their shock fight WILL happen. The YouTuber-turned-boxer and Mexican great were close to announcing a blockbuster May 3 bout in Las Vegas. Jake Paul blasted Canelo Alvarez’s win over William ScullCredit: SplashScull was beaten by Canelo on points in a dull affairCredit: GettyBut Canelo walked away to instead sign a four-fight deal with Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh. He beat Scull, 32, in Riyadh to win back the undisputed super-middleweight titles ahead of a September clash with Terence Crawford, 37. But Canelo put on a lacklustre performance in doing so, landing just 56 punches after throwing only 152 over 12 rounds. Paul told Ariel Helwani: “I would have beat Canelo, for sure. READ MORE IN BOXING”Even just watching him against Scull, he’s just washed up, inactive, doesn’t throw a lot of punches, not very strong. “What’s crazy is one of my main sparring partners from the last two years was the one who ‘lost’ to William Scull. “He was the one that should have been fighting Canelo. His name is Vladimir Shishkin. “He beat Scull way worse than Canelo did, and this is the guy I’m sparring with every day for two and a half years, going toe-to-toe with.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”When it happens, I’m going to have the last laugh, and I know what I’m capable of, and there’s a lot more names on the list I’m going to beat in the next couple of years. “It’s going to be the greatest boxing career of all time.” Jake Paul confirms rules for Gervonta Davis fight despite FIVE STONE weight difference with exhibition in works for 2025Despite the dramatic collapse of their deal, Paul, 28, is still confident he will fight Canelo, 34, in the future. He said: “Yeah, I think so. I think so, just because from a third party view we’re the two biggest names in the sport. “And because of that it’s just going to be fun and exciting and I like making history with big events.” Paul’s last fight was at heavyweight beating Mike Tyson – who controversially came out of retirement aged 58. Now he returns back down at cruiserweight on June 28 against ex-middleweight world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 39, in California. It comes after talks to rematch Tommy Fury, 26, who Paul lost to in 2023 and arch enemy KSI, 31, both failed. Paul said: “I think Julio, that conversation has always been there, and fans have always wanted it. “He’s a former world champion, super experienced, and it’s a good chip on my belt to test myself in the ring with a very, very tough opponent. “He has the name behind him, the Mexican fan base, Puerto Rico vs. Mexico, and he was actually somebody that stepped up to the table. Read More on The Sun”The Tommy Fury [talks] have always been there, the KSI discussions have always been there, but those guys don’t actually want to make a fight happen. “Julio stepped up, credit to him, and we made June 28 happen.”Jake Paul returns against Julio Cesar Chavez JrCredit: Splash More

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    Jake Paul confirms rules for Gervonta Davis fight despite FIVE STONE weight difference with exhibition in works for 2025

    JAKE PAUL has confirmed what the rules will be in a fight against Gervonta Davis – with talks for an exhibition underway. The two were close to announcing a shock bout despite their huge weight difference. Jake Paul has teased an exhibition fight against Gervonta DavisCredit: SportsfileDavis fights five stone lighter than Jake PaulCredit: Getty Images – GettyBut Davis controversially drew with Lamont Roach in March with the pair to rematch in the summer. And Paul told Ariel Helwani: “That was on the one-yard line as well but he has to rematch Lamont Roach. “He wants to get that back. Then we’ll be back in discussions with Mr. Gervonta. “But this is the nature of boxing, you have massive fights on the one-yard line but things just fall through.” READ MORE IN BOXINGPaul’s last fight was up at heavyweight when Mike Tyson controversially made a comeback aged 58.But a huge 100 MILLION tuned in to watch on Netflix as Paul won an eight-round decision in Texas.He was then closing in on a deal to fight Canelo Alvarez, 34, back down at cruiserweight on May 3 in Las Vegas. But Canelo walked away from the deal to instead sign with Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh, beating William Scull, 32, in Riyadh in May. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSSo after Davis’ draw with Roach in New York, Paul watched another mega-fight fall by the wayside. He said: “I never really thought Tank was that good it would just take the right fighter to pick him apart, to be honest. Tyson Fury’s DMs to Jake Paul leaked ahead of potential Tommy rematch”Someone who had high activity and wasn’t afraid of his power. So, I always saw so many holes in his game. “To me it wasn’t that surprising that someone finally gave him some good work.” Paul, 28, now returns on June 28 against ex-middleweight world champion Julio Cesar Chavez, 39, back down at cruiserweight. But the 14st 4lb limit of 200lb is still FIVE STONE above the 9st 9lb lightweight division of 135lb where Davis reigns as WBA champ. As a result, a bout with Paul would not be able to be professionally sanctioned due to the size difference. So the YouTuber-turned-boxer admitted it would be an exhibition, over ten, three minute rounds where he would weigh no more than 195lb. Paul added: “No restrictions. Just the fact that we couldn’t actually get it professionally sanctioned.” The American is now eyeing the fight for the end of the year after his return against Chavez – son of the legendary Julio Cesar Sr. Paul said: “We’re working on it behind the scenes to make that happen. “Obviously, that’s a fight where the fans are going to win, and it’s going to be the biggest event of the year.Read More on The Sun“I’ll give anybody the smoke. I am just getting warmed up in the sport.”I want big money fights and tough opponents. I want to become a world champion. You’re going to see me be very active.”Jake Paul returns against Julio Cesar Chavez JrCredit: Splash More

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    Will the Europa League final be shown on YouTube?

    WE are just hours away from witnessing the first all-English Europa League final since 2019 – and fans want to know if YouTube is the place to be similar to years gone by.Manchester United and Tottenham face off in Bilbao with one final chance to save their horrific seasons.Manchester United have one final game to save their seasonCredit: AFPAnd so do TottenhamCredit: GettyRuben Amorim’s side currently sits just above the relegation zone in the Premier League.But a 7-1 aggregate drubbing over Athletic Bilbao has earned United a spot in tonight’s showpiece match – stomaching the embarrassment of their league positioning in the process.However, Tottenham are no better as they too are on course to finish just above the bottom three, but thrashing Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League semi has temporarily kept some fans happy with boss Ange Postecoglou.This has all the minerals to be an incredible Europa League final and where football lovers can tune into the action has now been revealed.Read more on Europa League Will the Europa League final be on YouTube?Last year, the Europa League final wasn’t shown on YouTube, which was a shock to many fans as it had been aired on the platform from 2016 to 2023.And it will be the same for this year’s Europa League final too.The match was previously available to watch on BT Sport’s official YouTube channel.However, that was not the case in 2024 due to BT Sport merging with discovery+ and Eurosport under the TNT Sports brand.Most read in Europa LeagueAnd instead of broadcasting the final for free on YouTube, the broadcaster opted to provide a free stream on their app, discovery+.Man Utd vs Spurs – Europa League final: LIVE BLOG for Bilbao clashWhere can I watch the Europa League final?The 2025 Europa League final will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1.Last year, the Europa League final was available to live stream for FREE via the discovery+ app/website.It is the same for this year tooSunSport’s live blog will bring you minute-by-minute coverage of the Europa League final. More

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    Jake Paul issues update on Anthony Joshua fight and brutally reveals why he can KO former heavyweight champ

    JAKE PAUL doubled down on fighting Anthony Joshua in 2026 – and says he even expects to knock out the former heavyweight champion. The YouTuber-turned-boxer brazenly called out AJ on his podcast – prompting Joshua to phone up Paul.Jake Paul doubled down on fighting Anthony Joshua in 2026Credit: SplashAJ and Jake Paul agreed to the fight over the phoneCredit: ReutersAnd the two are said to have struck a verbal agreement to fight next year – with Paul aiming a brutal dig at Joshua while vowing to KO him. He told Ariel Helwani: “Yeah, we talked on the phone for like ten minutes and we’re both down. I said 2026 and he was like, ‘Alright, let’s get it.’ “We’re gonna make it happen so I think that’s going to be a mega-fight next year and something fun to test my skills at heavyweight. “But I think his chin’s gone and especially if he fights another time or two in between the end of 2026. READ MORE IN BOXING”I love Anthony, he’s always supported me, I’ve always supported him but I just do believe I can beat him in a fight.” Paul’s last fight was up at heavyweight when Mike Tyson controversially made a comeback aged 58. But a huge 100 MILLION tuned in to watch on Netflix as Paul won an eight-round decision in Texas. He weighed 227lb (16st 2lb) which is still TWO STONE lighter than Joshua, 35, was before his September KO loss to Daniel Dubois, 27. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSNow Paul, 28, returns on June 28 back down at the 200lb cruiserweight limit of 14st 4lb against ex-middleweight champ Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 39.It comes after Canelo Alvarez, 34, walked away from a shock deal to face Paul on May 3 in Las Vegas.Tyson Fury’s DMs to Jake Paul leaked ahead of potential Tommy rematchThe Mexican great instead signed a four-bout deal with Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh, beating William Scull, 32, to regain his undisputed throne. Now Canelo is due to take the 168lb super-middleweight title into a showdown with unbeaten American Terence Crawford, 37, in September. Paul was also linked with an exhibition bout against Gervonta Davis, 30, despite their SIX STONE weight difference. But Davis is set to rematch Lamont Roach, 29, in the summer after their controversial March draw.And Paul said: “That was on the one yard as well, but he has to rematch Lamont Roach.“He wants to get that back. Then we will be back in discussions with Mr. Gervonta.”But this is the nature of boxing, you have massive fights on the one-yard line and then they fall through.”Read More on The SunPaul revealed an exhibition – where he would weigh 195lb – over ten round is still on the table for Davis later in the year. He added: “We’re working on it behind the scenes to make that happen.” Gervonta Davis is set to rematch Lamont RoachCredit: AP More