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    I thank Tommy Fury for beating me, I couldn’t be happier and I feel stronger than ever, says Jake Paul

    JAKE PAUL has THANKED Tommy Fury for handing him his first loss. The YouTuber-turned boxer suffered a split-decision defeat to Fury in Saudi Arabia in February.
    Tommy Fury beat Jake Paul on pointsCredit: Getty
    But it sparked a complete overhaul in Paul’s camp as he revamped his team with new coaches and schedules.
    So when reflecting on the night he thought would never come, Paul is grateful for Fury beating him.
    He said: “It’s interesting that a loss can give you more conviction on what it is that you’re supposed to be doing and what you’re here to do. 
    “It can actually reset you on a proper path and that’s exactly what it did for me. 
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    “Now I’m feeling better than ever, stronger than ever, in the best shape of my life, best team around me and I couldn’t be happier. 
    “That’s why I thank Tommy, I thank Tommy for winning. It put my life in the direction that it was supposed to be before and that is such a priceless thing.”
    Paul, 26, snubbed an immediate rematch with Fury, 24, to instead return against Nate Diaz, this weekend in Texas live on DAZN PPV.
    The defeat in the Middle East proved a blockbuster success, with over 800,000 box office buys.
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    But Paul predicts his comeback bout against ex-UFC star Diaz, 38, will top those numbers despite losing his unbeaten record.
    He said: “After losing to Tommy I landed myself a bigger name and a bigger fight in terms of the ticket sales, the commercial pay-per-view.

    “Everything is pointing towards this being the biggest event ever and I didn’t think that would be possible after losing to Tommy. 
    “So it’s interesting, I guess you can’t predict these things but I guess the number one thing is if people want to still see my fight then I’ll still have big fights. 

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    “It’s really the fanbase that drives me, right. It’s like Deontay Wilder losing a couple of times to Tyson Fury but everyone still wants to see him fight. 
    “It all just depends and it’s really how you go out. If you’re going to get knocked out but if you lose a split-decision and it’s a war and it’s a good fight, it’s a lot easier to come back from that.” 
    Paul still plans to rematch Fury but insisted the opportunity to finally fight Diaz was too good to pass up on.
    He explained: “Nate has a massive name, he’s a massive pay-per-view draw of the UFC times and to me that’s exciting. 
    “I haven’t yet fought a massive pay-per-view draw in the prime of their career while they’re still hot and active. 
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    “So, to me that’s super exciting and there was that beef that was there and this online banter that was there back and forth that we’ve been trying to and wanting to fight for a long time. 
    “Then finally the stars aligned.”

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    I was one of Jake Paul’s sparring partners for Nate Diaz fight, two things really impressed me and won my respect

    JAKE PAUL revamped his entire training team following his first loss. The YouTuber-turned boxer was beaten in February, suffering a split-decision defeat to Tommy Fury in Saudi Arabia.
    Joshua Pagan with Jake PaulCredit: @jj_pagan
    Jake Paul and his team before his fight with Nate DiazCredit: @jj_pagan
    So for his return bout over the weekend – against Nate Diaz – Paul went back to the drawing board.
    He parted ways with ex-cruiserweight contender BJ Flores and his co-trainer Danny Smith.
    And instead Paul re-hired boxing legend Shane Mosley, his first ever trainer, to come into the camp as an advisor.
    And Theotrice Chambers will now act as head coach in the American’s Puerto Rico base camp.
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    Paul, 26, has also worked with some top-flight sparring partners, including 8-0 middleweight Joshua Pagan, 23.
    And Pagan, whose promoter Dmitriy Salita put him in touch with Paul’s team, gave an insight into the training camp.
    He told SunSport: “This camp was really great. We trained at 10am every day, followed by strength and conditioning later in the day.
    “It was pretty similar to what a day in my camp is like. Jake’s work ethic and willingness to learn is what impressed me about him.
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    “He comes into the gym focused and ready to work, and I respect that because that is how I am when it is time to work.”
    Pagan and his father had initially expressed interest in working with Paul’s coach Chambers. 
    So Salita then made it known and before long the prospect flew out to sunny Puerto Rico for sparring.

    Paul prepares to face his fourth ex-UFC star, having beaten Ben Askren, 39, Tyron Woodley, 41, and Anderson Silva, 48.
    And Pagan expects a similar result, as he said: “My prediction for the Nate Diaz fight is a unanimous decision for Jake.
    “I think Jake just has too many tools in his arsenal, and what he is learning in this camp is going to pay off and show come fight night.”
    Paul snubbed a rematch with Fury, 24, to instead face Diaz, 38, but Pagan has urged him to go back in for the sequel right after.
    He said: “Jake should definitely have the rematch with Tommy Fury after this fight.
    “I feel like he will win this time around due to his changes in camp and preparation.”

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    Jake Paul makes brutal prediction for Tommy Fury vs KSI fight as he tips rival to throw ILLEGAL strike in grudge match

    JAKE PAUL has given his prediction for Tommy Fury’s showdown with KSI – and fears it could end with an illegal blow.Former Love Island star Fury will look to go 2-0 in the influencer boxing scene in an October showdown with YouTube sensation KSI.
    KSI will throw down with Tommy Fury in social media grudge match in OctoberCredit: DAZN
    The pair had a heated face-off in May after KSI’s clash with Joe FournierCredit: DAZN
    Jake Paul has tipped long-time rival Fury to do a number on YouTube sensation KSICredit: GETTY
    Fury, the younger brother of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson, is the bookies’ favourite to win the Manchester melee.
    And Paul reckons TNT won’t let KSI – real name Olajide Williams – see the final round.
    He told Mirror Fighting: “I think Tommy knocks him out in like less than five rounds.”
    KSI thought he’d picked up his fourth win in a row in May when he stopped self-proclaimed billionaire Joe Fournier in the second round of their Wembley Arena war.
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    But replays showed he hit pal of former heavyweight champion David Haye with an illegal elbow and the KO was overturned to a No Contest.
    And Paul wouldn’t be surprised if his long-time rival made use of his right elbow again.
    The Problem Child added: “I mean [KSI] is doing these gimmick WWE fights up until now.
    “Tommy is his first real test, but who knows, he might throw an elbow on Tommy, too.”
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    Despite having considerably less fighting experience than Fury, KSI is confident he’ll shock the world and blow TNT out of the water.
    He said: “I came back to boxing to show the world the crazy levels I’m at.
    “I’ve shown through obliterating all my past opponents that I am the best in this scene.

    “KO after KO has now led me to the toughest fight in the influencer boxing scene. I’m fighting Tommy Fury.
    “The man that defeated the once undefeated Jake Paul is now my opponent and I can’t wait to silence all the doubters that believe I have no chance.
    “After this fight, you’ll understand that I truly am that guy.” More

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    Logan Paul feared brother Jake would kill himself after life spiralled out of control… before boxing saved him

    LOGAN PAUL feared his brother Jake would kill himself after his life spiralled out of control – before boxing saved him.The American was at the height of his YouTube career when he began to get into trouble with the law.
    Logan Paul with brother Jake, dad Greg and mum PamCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    Jake Paul’s life spiralled out of control at the height of his YouTube career
    He was slammed by neighbours for throwing wild parties and even had his $10million Los Angeles mansion raided by FBI where guns were confiscated.
    It led to sponsorships and opportunities being cut, with the social media personality on the brink of losing it all.
    In a new episode of the Netflix documentary series Untold about Jake, dad Greg said: “Jake was so close to being nothing, gone, done. Literally two months from being flat broke.”
    Jake, 26, admitted: “It’s not easy to be hate by the whole entire world. It creates a very dark mental place.”
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    Logan, 28, was also no stranger to controversy and online hate – but he opened up about fearing the worst for his younger brother.
    He said: “Both my dad and I felt worried for my brother’s life. Jake’s always been pretty emotionally unpredictable and volatile.
    “There was a point where we were both legitimately concerned that Jake was going to kill himself.
    “He needed purpose and I didn’t know what he was going to do. What’s he good at?”
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    Logan would help Jake find the purpose he so desperately craved.
    In 2018, they would fight on the same night against British rivals KSI and brother Deji.
    Logan drew with KSI but Jake would beat Deji in an event few knew would change the landscape of boxing.
    Jake would go on to set his sights on a career in boxing, which in turn finally got him back on the right track.

    Since his professional debut in 2020, the prankster-turned-prizefighter has fought seven times.
    He has beaten ex-MMA champions Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley and Anderson Silva on the way.
    But in February, Jake was beaten for the first time, losing a split-decision to boxing rival Tommy Fury, 24.
    Now, he returns over the weekend in Texas against ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 38, in a bout he insists is the start of his comeback.
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    Jake said: “I’m back, baby. The comeback starts now, we’ve got a new team, new mindset, new training schedule.
    “And guess what? I’m knocking this motherf***er out.”
    Jake Paul beat KSI’s younger brother Deji in his first fightCredit: Reuters
    Jake Paul facing off with Nate DiazCredit: @mostvaluablepromotions
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    It doesn’t discriminate, touching the lives of people in every corner of society – from the homeless and unemployed to builders and doctors, reality stars and footballers.
    It’s the biggest killer of people under the age of 35, more deadly than cancer and car crashes.
    And men are three times more likely to take their own life than women.
    Yet it’s rarely spoken of, a taboo that threatens to continue its deadly rampage unless we all stop and take notice, now.
    That is why The Sun launched the You’re Not Alone campaign.
    The aim is that by sharing practical advice, raising awareness and breaking down the barriers people face when talking about their mental health, we can all do our bit to help save lives.
    Let’s all vow to ask for help when we need it, and listen out for others… You’re Not Alone.
    If you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support:

    CALM, www.thecalmzone.net, 0800 585 858
    Heads Together, www.headstogether.org.uk
    Mind, www.mind.org.uk, 0300 123 3393
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    Jake Paul loses $1000 to UFC rising star as he is stunned in boxing skill challenge

    JAKE PAUL lost $1000 in a charity bet with UFC star Bo Nickal after the two engaged in a boxing challenge.The pair tested their reflexes with a reflex ball, a tennis ball which is connected to a boxers head by string.
    Paul lost the $1000 charity bet on Bo Gets BetrCredit: youtube / bo nickal
    The two engaged in a charity bet after Nickal’s interviewCredit: youtube / bo nickal
    The aim is to keep the ball airborne for as long as possible by punching it in a manner akin to doing keepy-uppies in football.
    The two were keen to point out that the challenge is not necessarily indicative of someone’s boxing ability before partaking in the challenge – but did say that it is a good way to test your reflexes.
    Paul and Nickal put down a $1000 charity bet, with the loser set to pay the amount to Paul’s foundation Boxing Bullies.
    Nickal managed to hit the ball eight times before dropping it, with Paul not able to watch in order to compare scores.
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    Paul only managed to hit the ball six times, ensuring he lost the charity bet.
    But, both agreed that they would pay $1000 to the charity whose mission statement is to: “instil self confidence, leadership, and courage within the youth through the sport of boxing while using our platform, voice, and social media to fight back against bullying.”
    The podcast episode was the latest insight we’ve got into Paul as he prepares to fight UFC legend Nate Diaz in Vegas this weekend.
    Paul is in the surprising position of entering the fight as favourite – with Diaz not having a boxing background.
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    This being despite Diaz being a legend of MMA and UFC and doing more than most to put the sport on the map.
    After the challenge the two discussed their philosophies as part of the Bo Gets Betr Podcast.
    Paul explained how his dad is key in helping him stay motivated and continue to improve on his boxing game.
    He said: “My dad says this and I’m going to steal this, shout out Greg Paul; ‘the road to success is always under construction so it’s always changing’ – some moments might be easier than others, some might be harder than others,”
    He then continued: “Some days you might not be feeling great and others you might be feeling like ‘why the f*** am I under attack from the Universe?’
    “And so you’re always going to be constantly changing and evolving but the No.1 thing is relentlessness. When you try to do something great, people are going to f***ing rip you down.
    “They’ll tear you apart, that just comes with the critics and that is the biggest thing.
    “You just have to have thick skin to push through all of that and remain committed to your goal and not let any of that get in your way – easier said than done, it kills most people. So are you made for this?
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    “Do you want to achieve your goal more than you want to mope about the critics and all the hard work and all the things that you have to do to get to your goal?
    “That’s something that you have to come to terms with within your own mind and inspiration is a fleeting thing, it’s not always there.” More

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    IShowSpeed sends update from hospital bed after undergoing emergency surgery on mystery eye injury as KSI shows support

    INTERNET star IShowSpeed has posted an update after he underwent surgery on his mystery eye injury.The Cristiano Ronaldo superfan was rushed to hospital on Sunday with a swollen eye while he was in Tokyo.
    IShowSpeed has posted an update on his condition to his fansCredit: YouTube/IShowSpeed
    He was rushed to hospital with a swollen eyeCredit: INSTAGRAM @IShowSpeed
    The YouTuber is a big football fanCredit: AFP
    Speed, 18, has since undergone surgery, but is still in pain as he insists in his video that has been uploaded to update his fans on his condition.
    In the clip, Speed – whose real name is actually Darren Watkins Jr.  – can be seen with his eye still swollen lying in a hospital bed as he addresses his followers.
    He said on his YouTube channel: “Alright guys, right now yall, I am still currently in the hospital.
    “I really just want to go home and stream for you all, but I don’t know how long I am going to be here, I am hospitalized.
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    “They can keep me here for months, weeks, days, years if they want to.
    “Basically the symptoms that I am having is that this hurts (as he gestures to his eye), it is like an ache right here and back here.
    “But guys, every second I think I am going to die, every second.
    “It hurts so bad, my heart is beating so fast, I love you all, please I have never experienced anything like this.
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    Speed insisted that he just wants to be streamingCredit: YouTube/IShowSpeed
    While KSI also sent his supportCredit: Getty
    “My parents are about to fly all the way to Tokyo.
    “This is hard to be in a hospital, I just want to stream, play Fifa and talk about KSI’s forehead.”
    The video caught the attention of YouTuber and boxer KSI, who sent his support to the American on Twitter.
    He wrote: “Even in his worst state, he’s still found the energy to talk about my damn forehead 😂. Praying for you bro 🙏🏿.”
    Speed is known for his love of football legend Ronaldo.
    He shot to fame by strangely pronouncing his name on a live stream and adopting his iconic “Suii” celebration.
    Speed has since travelled the world watching his idol in action and gained a huge following due to his unique personality.
    The star watched Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr play a pre-season friendly versus PSG during his current trip in Japan.
    Speed mingled with Kim Kardashian and her kids in the stands.
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    Earlier this summer, the social media sensation was at the FA Cup final between Manchester United and Manchester City where he was shockingly punched by a fan.
    Speed’s dreams did come true when he met Ronaldo after a Portugal match in June. More

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    Tyson Fury, wife Paris and brother Tommy party with Mark Wright as boxing champ dazzles in glittery suit jacket

    TYSON FURY partied last night with a host of stars to celebrate the release of a new flavour of his energy drink Furocity.Fury was accompanied by his wife Paris and brother Tommy as they partied with the likes of Mark Wright at the drink’s launch.
    Tyson Fury partied alongside Mark Wright to celebrate the launch of his new energy drinkCredit: Instagram @demidoyle
    The heavyweight champion was there alongside his wife Paris FuryCredit: Instagram @demidoyle
    Brother Tommy was also there to show his supportCredit: Instagram @demidoyle
    The energy drink was first released last year as the boxer looked to move into the lucrative market spearheaded by KSI and Logan Paul’s Prime.
    And the stars were out in force in Manchester on Saturday to celebrate the release of the new ‘gold’ edition.
    Fury shared a number of snaps from the launch, which included him grabbing the microphone to serenade the crowd.
    The event also featured an appearance from The Bad Boy Chiller Crew.
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    Fury wore a glittering navy blue blazer to compliment his wife Paris’ sequined blue dress.
    He also showcased a diamond encrusted crucifix chain.
    It has been a big week for the Fury family as the roadmap for both Tommy and Tyson has become clearer in terms of next fights.
    It was announced yesterday that KSI will fight Tommy Fury in Manchester in October as KSI continues to prove he is more than a musician and YouTuber.
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    Ahead of the fight KSI said: “I came back to boxing to show the world the crazy levels I’m at.
    “I’ve shown through obliterating all my past opponents that I am the best in this scene. 
    “KO after KO has now led me to the toughest fight in the influencer boxing scene. I’m fighting Tommy Fury.
    “The man that defeated the once undefeated Jake Paul is now my opponent and I can’t wait to silence all the doubters that believe I have no chance.
    “After this fight, you’ll understand that I truly am that guy.” 
    Fury wore a sparkling navy jacket to compliment his wife’s outfitCredit: Instagram @demidoyle
    Paris Fury poses alongside friend Demi DoyleCredit: Instagram @demidoyle
    Tommy Fury is a professional boxer with nine wins to his name but this will be the second time he has stepped into the influencer boxing sphere.
    He dispatched influencer boxer Jake Paul in February and has a 9-0-0 record.
    Meanwhile Tyson will also fight in October as he takes on MMA legend Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia.
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    The fight will take place on October 28 in a 10 round bout.
    But it was announced this week that Fury’s WBC heavyweight belt will not be on the line. More

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    When is KSI vs Tommy Fury? UK start time, TV channel, stream, PPV price, full details for Misfits Prime card

    KSI officially has his next fight lined up – and it’s a huge one against Tommy Fury!The social media mogul is coming off a controversial no contest against Joe Fournier in which he accidentally used his elbow to originally claim a KO win.
    KSI and Tommy Fury will clash later this year in Manchester
    KSI and Tommy Fury faced off in the ring after the former’s win over Joe FournierCredit: Getty
    Fury, on the other hand, won the fight of his life against Jake Paul in Saudi Arabia back in February.
    KSI hasn’t made his desire to one day fight Paul a secret, but for now he’d rather do the one thing the Problem Child couldn’t do by beating Fury.
    Fury and KSI faced off in the ring after the latter’s win over Fournier in scenes which set the influencer boxing landscape alight.
    And now they’ll face off on a mega night of action in Manchester, with Jake’s brother Logan Paul also on the card!

    When is KSI vs Fury?

    Fury’s clash with KSI will take place on Saturday, October 14.
    The fight will be held at the AO Arena in Manchester.
    Ring-walks for the man event are expected to get going from around 10.30pm BST.
    You can expect the main card to start at 7pm BST.

    What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

    KSI vs Fury will be shown live on DAZN PPV in the UK.
    A price for the event has yet to be confirmed.
    You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.
    A flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.
    You can also pay £99.99 for the year up front, and this is the lowest cost option.
    The fight is available for live streaming on your mobile or tablet device from the DAZN app.
    You can also watch DAZN 1 HD on Sky channel 429.

    KSI vs Fury undercard
    A full card for KSI vs Fury has yet to be announced.
    But it’s already been confirmed that Logan Paul will be on the card, with Dillon Danis a rumoured opponent.
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    Check back at SunSport for all the latest details on the undercard.
    What has been said?
    “I came back to boxing to show the world the crazy levels I’m at,” KSI said.
    “I’ve shown through obliterating all my past opponents that I am the best in this scene.
    “KO after KO has now led me to the toughest fight in the influencer boxing scene. I’m fighting Tommy Fury.
    “The man that defeated the once undefeated Jake Paul is now my opponent and I can’t wait to silence all the doubters that believe I have no chance. After this fight, you’ll understand that I truly am that guy.”
    Fury said: “I’ve already beaten Jake Paul and so all that is left for me to do is send this man to sleep. I’ll do that inside four rounds. This is easy money.” More