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    Tyson Fury’s DMs to Jake Paul LEAKED as YouTuber gives scathing verdict on Love Island star’s comeback fight

    JAKE PAUL revealed Tyson Fury has been DMing him behind the scenes to try and arrange a rematch for his brother Tommy.YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul suffered his first and so far only defeat to Tommy in a 2023 split-decision loss in Saudi Arabia. Jake Paul says Tyson Fury has been DMing him about rematching his brother TommyCredit: The AH ShowTyson Fury with his younger brother TommyCredit: Social Media – Refer to sourceSince then, the American 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. Paul’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. READ MORE IN BOXINGBut 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.”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.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”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.’Tommy Fury calls out ‘b****’ Jake Paul after making boxing comeback after 18 months”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.”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.”Tommy Fury beat Jake Paul in their 2023 fightCredit: AP More

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    UFC chief Dana White suddenly CUT from Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford fight

    DANA WHITE has suddenly been cut from promoting Canelo Alvarez’s fight against Terence Crawford. TKO Holdings – who own the UFC and WWE – signed a multi-year partnership to establish a boxing promotion alongside Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh.Jon Anik, Turki Alalshikh, and UFC boss Dana WhiteCredit: GettyAs well as a UFC-style boxing league, two super-fights were set to be promoted by TKO and White every year. And Canelo’s blockbuster against Crawford was due to kickstart the partnership on Friday, September 12 in Las Vegas at the Raiders Stadium.Then all of a sudden, Alalshikh told Ring Magazine – which he owns – that the date of the bout was set to change to Saturday, September 13. And he was also considering having the bout move to New York or Los Angeles – opposed to the £1.5BILLION, 65,000-seat Raiders Stadium. READ MORE IN BOXINGIt caused huge confusion with the news the fight would also be under the Riyadh Season banner and on pay-per-view. That suggested White and Netflix were out of the picture – with UFC 320 also set for September 13 and due to clash with the new Canelo date. Now, Alalshikh has confirmed Saudi-based Sela will promote the super-middleweight title decider for Riyadh. A broadcaster is not yet decided but Riyadh Season have an exclusive deal with sports streaming service DAZN – who operate a PPV platform. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSNetflix debuted in boxing in November when Mike Tyson controversially came out of retirement aged 58 to fight Jake Paul. And over 100 MILLION tuned in to watch YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul’s points win – causing the stream to crash. Cacace Crushes Wood, AJ & Pacquiao Plot Shock Returns | Split DecisionThe dramatic turn of events leaves White and TKO’s future in boxing up in the air – despite their plans to launch a brand new boxing league. On Monday, May 12 Alalshikh revealed he was flying to New York with White also posting a picture in the Big Apple soon after. SunSport understands Canelo, 34, and Crawford, 37, were also set to join them to film content with Netflix ahead of the bout. But, just a day later and Alalshikh dropped the news that the fight’s date and location was under consideration. White is yet to comment on his apparent removal from the mega-boxing bout and the future of his league. He has partnered with Alalshikh before having held two events in Riyadh in the past. Read More on The SunCanelo beat William Scull, 32, to regain the 168lb undisputed thrown in early May as part of his four-bout deal with Alalshikh. Meanwhile Crawford has not fought since moving up to 154lb to win the WBA title against Israil Madrimov, 30, in August 2024. Terence Crawford facing off with Canelo AlvarezCredit: Getty More

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    Jake Paul’s send offer to fight KSI on CHRISTMAS EVE and reveals terms including PPV and drug testing

    JAKE PAUL has a fight with KSI on his Christmas list after sending his bitter rival an offer to fight on December 24.The bitter YouTube enemies are yet to settle their score in the ring – despite recent attempts to strike a deal behind the scenes.KSI facing off with Jake Paul in 2020Credit: Getty Images – GettyNakisa Bidarian – co-founder of Most Valuable Promoters alongside Paul – revealed an offer to fight on Christmas Eve was sent to KSI. Bidarian said KSI and Wasserman – who promote Misfits Boxing bouts – have had the contract for 15 days. A bout over ten rounds, at 192.5lb, in an 18x18ft ring with VADA testing to be promoted by MVP and Wasserman was tabled. He added that the offer included a 50/50 deal PPV share other than the UK which is 60/40 in KSI’s favour and 60/40 to Paul in the US. READ MORE IN BOXINGA fan probed Bidarian over why the fight would be staged on Christmas Eve.He responded: “What are you watching Christmas Eve? Nothing. Jake and KSI will have the entire world’s attention.” Mams Taylor – KSI’s manager and co-founder of Misfits which homes to celebrity-style crossover bouts – hit back. Taylor said: “Hey man, we sent you an offer too and you insisted we redline yours. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”Yours is one sided. Ours is fair and clearly a real attempt to make the fight actually happen.”Taylor said they countered with a fight in the US, with a coin toss to decide who walks out second. Jake Paul reveals stunning behind-the-scenes talks to fight Oleksandr Usyk after teasing shock world title shotIt would include full drug testing, at 190lb over eight rounds in a 20x 20ft ring, co-promoted down the middle with both to mutually approve all costs.Taylor added: “Your contract had MVP as lead promoter in charge of everything and you put Wasserman boxing USA as side promoter. “(FYI Wasserman boxing USA does not exist). You purposely omitted Misfits as an ego based mind game tactic. “C’mon man. Let’s give the people what they want and not let ego’s get in the way. “We have a duty to our clients and respect due to the fans that made them!!”KSI, 31, is yet to fought since losing a controversial decision to Tommy Fury, 26, in October 2023.He was due to return last August but pulled out with a hand injury before illness saw him withdraw from facing MMA star Dillon Danis, 31, in March.KSI is now due to have surgery on his busted hand with his boxing career up in the air.Meanwhile, Paul, 28, returns against ex-middleweight world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 39, on June 28 in a cruiserweight clash.It comes after he fought at heavyweight in November to beat Mike Tyson, who controversially came out of retirement aged 58.Paul now drops back down to the 200lb limit of 14st 4lb while KSI lost to Fury a stone lighter at 183lb. Their weight disagreement has been the biggest factor standing in the way of the grudge bout. And Bidarian said: “Not engaging in a back and forth.”We proposed our terms to Wasserman on April 4 and the offer that followed was those exact terms. Jake Paul wants to fight KSI.Read More on The Sun”He does not need to fight KSI. Jake has campaigned at 200+ since December of 2023 and plans to continue at that weight with the intention to contest for a world championship by the end of 2026.” Jake Paul returns on June 28 against Julio Cesar Chavez JrCredit: The Mega Agency More

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    Jake Paul reveals stunning behind-the-scenes talks to fight Oleksandr Usyk after teasing shock world title shot

    JAKE PAUL revealed he is in stunning behind-the-scenes talks to fight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk after teasing a world title shot. The YouTuber-turned-boxer was called out by the heavyweight king with the two camps now in negotiations. Jake Paul pictured with Oleksandr UsykCredit: @mostvaluablepromotionsBut, Usyk has challenged Paul to a bout in the MMA cage and not the boxing ring. Paul is signed to the Professional Fighters League and eyes an MMA debut next year with Usyk among his options. Accompanied by UFC and boxing legend Holly Holm, he said: “I want to be like Holly here and test my skills in the cage. “That’s something I’m super, super interested in and I think it would be a very, very big spectacle. READ MORE IN BOXING”Nate Diaz is still ducking but we need to find the right opponent, Usyk maybe.” Paul’s promotional partner Nakisa Bidarian added: “Usyk has called out Jake multiple times in MMA. “They’ve been in touch with us behind the scenes saying they want to do that in 2026. So something we definitely want to pursue.” Bidarian added that the PFL have shown interest in promoting the crossover fight. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut first Usyk, 38, returns on July 19 at Wembley Stadium to rematch Daniel Dubois, 27, who he beat in 2023. And it will be for the undisputed heavyweight titles following the Ukrainian’s two points wins over Tyson Fury, 36, last year. Jake Paul has ‘money fight’ green lit by boxing world champUsyk has warned he has just two fights left and has called out UFC star Alex Pereira, 37, in the past. Paul, 28, meanwhile faces former middleweight world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 39, in his next bout on June 28 in California. It comes off the back of his points win in November against Mike Tyson, who controversially made a comeback aged 58. Paul moves back from to cruiserweight after moving up to heavyweight and revealed talks to fight WBC champ Badou Jack. He said: “I’m super interested. I had Nakisa contact his team behind the scenes so those discussions are happening.” It comes after Jack, 41, told SunSport: “It’s a money fight. It’s an easy fight and it’s a money fight So, why not?”Badou Jack is linked with fighting Jake PaulCredit: Getty More

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    Jake Paul adds gymnast and Instagram star Marissa Ayers as new MVP model with ring girl Sydney Thomas already a fan

    INSTAGRAM star and gymnast Marissa Ayers is the latest to join Jake Paul’s roster of Most Valuable Promotions models. YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul launched MVP with business partner Nakisa Bidarian in 2021 to host and promote his own bouts. Marissa Ayers is the latest model from signed by Jake Paul to MVPShe is a 22-year-old from GeorgiaMarissa is a former gymnastShe also did cheerleadingBut as well as world champion fighters and prospects, MVP are also building a steady stable of glamorous ring card girls. The latest is 22-year-old Marissa, who competed at the Gymnastics Academy of Atlanta and also cheerleading at Stingray Allstars. Now, she can add being a ring card girl to her bow after debuting at MVP prospects 12 in Orlando, Florida. Her comment section was filled with praise, including from Sydney Thomas, who became the viral ring card girl for Paul’s fight with Mike Tyson in November. READ MORE IN boxing Sydney, 21, commented: “LOOK AT HER GO.” Golf influencer Hailey Rae Ostrom added: “Beauty!! Can we get the tan routine??”Marissa already had nearly 400,000 followers on Instagram, where she shows off her life of luxury with stays in Florida and Mexico. And she could be back in the ring on June 28 when Paul, 28, returns to fight Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 39, in California. Most read in BoxingPaul beat heavyweight legend Tyson, 58, in their controversial fight last year with over 100 MILLION watching on Netflix. But MVP model Sydney stole the show with her performance as a ring card girl. MVP have also announced the signings of world champion boxers Savannah Marshall and Chantelle Cameron to their roster. They join the likes of Amanda Serrano, Alycia Baumgardner and Ellie Scotney to make up boxing’s most impressive stable of female fighters. Marissa already has nearly 400,000 Instagram followersShe regularly shows off her glamorous lifeAlready she is a big hit on social media More

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    ‘He’s got the fastest hands’ – Wrexham star James McClean tipped to beat up Jake Paul in boxing fight

    FOOTBALL hardman James McClean has been backed by former manager Tony Pulis to beat Jake Paul in a boxing match.McClean – coached by Pulis at West Brom – has a reputation for his toughness on the field and trains in boxing as a hobby. James McClean has been backed to beat Jake Paul in a boxing matchCredit: RexTony Pulis coached McClean at West BromCredit: Times Newspapers LtdAnd ex-gaffer Pulis revealed Pulis was the most feared player he worked under and reckons he has the beating of Paul. He told OLBG: “Nobody, nobody would want to fight James McClean in the boxing ring. I’ve seen him at West Brom. “He has got the fastest hands of any professional footballer I’ve seen. He was on the bag and on the gloves. James, without question. “Like I say, I’ve got a lot of time for James. He mishandles himself at times in respect of what he says and what he does. READ MORE IN boxing “But he’s a great, great, great kid. I’ve got a lot of time for him. I’ve seen him with the gloves on.”You wouldn’t want to go in a ring against him. Against Jake Paul? McClean all day long.”McClean, now 36, made 111 Stoke appearances after joining from West Brom following prior stints at Wigan and Sunderland. He returned to Wigan in 2021 but moved to Wrexham two years later – recently celebrating promotion to the Championship. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSLast season, the left winger scored four goals to help Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney take Wrexham from non-league to England’s second tier. McClean – who has 103 Ireland caps with 11 goals – regularly shows off his boxing training under former pro fighter Derry Matthews. Jake Paul has ‘money fight’ green lit by boxing world champYouTuber-turned-boxer Paul meanwhile is 11-1 in the ring. His only defeat came on points to Tommy Fury, 25, in 2023 and he most recently beat Mike Tyson, 58, in November. Paul, 28, now returns on June 28 in a cruiserweight bout against ex-middleweight world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 39, in California. The American knocked out former NBA star Nate Robinson in 2020 and has been called out by the likes of darts player Gerwyn Price, 40, before. Jake Paul is 11-1 in the ringCredit: Getty More

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    ‘It’s gone’ – Tommy Fury hid ‘problem’ injury from his opponent in comeback fight, reveals dad John

    TOMMY FURY suffered another hand injury during his comeback fight against Kenan Hanjalic.Tommy, 26, defeated Hanjalic via unamimous decision on Friday on a bizarre card in Budapest to extend his undefeated streak to 11 fights.Tommy Fury suffered another hand injury against Kenan HanjalicTommy’s hand was “gone” by the end of the third roundTommy’s father John Fury did all he could to hide his son’s injury during the fightTyson Fury’s younger brother had been out of action for over 18 months since his victory over KSI.That was because TNT underwent surgery on his hand and needed time off boxing to fully recover.However, the Mancunian bruiser continued to suffer with the same issue during his fight with Hanjalic.And his father John Fury revealed his son’s hand was “gone” by the end of the third round.Read More on BoxingThat was when the Fury camp decided to do everything it could to hide it and make sure the opposition never found out.John said: “The hand is going to be a problem.”He said to me at the end of the third round, ‘This hand is gone’.”We didn’t want to say too much.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSVictory in Budapest moved Fury to a perfect 11-0Fury paid tribute to girlfriend Molly-Mae-Hague in his post-fight interviewCredit: DAZN”We didn’t want the opposition to know there was a problem.”But again, the kid [Hanjalic] was six fights and five wins. This man was in incredible shape.” Tommy Fury gets back in the ringTommy managed to maintain a stiff upper lip and made it through the six-round affair.The former Love Island contestant went on to call out Jake Paul for a rematch after handing the YouTuber his first ever loss in 2023.Fury dedicated the victory to partner Molly-Mae Hague after the pair had earlier confirmed they had got back together. More

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    ‘He’s a b****’ – Tommy Fury calls out Jake Paul and vows to ‘knock him spark out’ after decision win over Kenan Hanjalic

    TOMMY FURY issued a chilling message to Jake Paul in an X-rated callout following his winning return to the ring.The former Love Island star dominated Bosnian bruiser Kenan Hanjalic for six straight rounds on Friday night on his way to earning a unanimous decision win.Tommy Fury threw down with Kenan Henjalic in his ring return on Friday nightCredit: DAZNFury, 26, cruised to a unanimous decision victoryHe issued an X-rated message to rival Jake Paul moments before leaving the ringCredit: DAZNFury, 26, was fired up after his first outing in over 18 months and issued a blunt message to long-time rival Paul moments before leaving the ring.’TNT’ said: “Jake Paul’s a b***h and he’s running scared. Jake, the hand’s fixed now, baby. The hand’s fixed.”I fought a guy in here tonight who’s had over 100 amateur fights and is experienced as hell and he’s as tough as teak.”If Jake Paul wants to step inside this ring, I guarantee you next time I’ll knock you spark out.”READ MORE ON TOMMY FURYFury and Paul locked horns with one another in a Saudi showdown back in February 2023.And Fury – the younger brother of former heavyweight champion Tyson – handed the YouTuber-turned-boxer his sole loss courtesy of a split decision victory.Both men have mooted a rematch, but, as of yet, it’s failed to come to fruition.Victory over Hanjalic was Fury’s first since his majority decision win over KSI in October 2023.Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSTommy Fury got the better of Jake Paul in their Saudi showdown in February 2023Credit: GETTYAnd he emotionally paid tribute to girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague and daughter Bambi after having his hand raised.He said: “I just want to say thank you for this victory to the Lord Saviour Jesus Christ, without him, none of this would be possible. Tommy Fury gets back in the ring”I want to say hello to my beautiful baby girl, Bambi, at home. And my sweetheart, Molly. She’ll always be mine forever.”And I want to dedicate this to my mother and father because without them, I wouldn’t be breathing. I wouldn’t be here.”The reason I am here today is my mother and father. I will love them until the day I die and I owe them everything.”Fury then bravely opened up about his battles with depression and alcohol.He added: “I’ve been through a hell of a lot these last two years. I’ve been through things that tear men down.”Drunk, an alcoholic, I lost my family for a little bit.Tommy Fury dedicated his win over Kenan Hanjalic to his girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague and their daughter, BambiCredit: INSTAGRAM”But I’ve turned things around, I’ve gone from being low to being on top of the world again.”Fury’s ring return took place on a four-fight fight card at the MTK Arena in Budapest.The card itself was a drab affair, with the presenters stealing the DAZN-broadcast show.It was littered with musical performances and a techno DJ set worthy of an Ibiza nightclub.Read More on The SunBoxing fans were left stunned by the bizarre show, with one saying: “Can’t even begin to tell you how happy I was to get a popstar musical interlude just now on this Tommy Fury boxing show in Hungary.”Another said: “Some weird choices in the production and like 3 or 4 music acts, this event is so weird lol.”The presenters for the card stole. theshowCredit: DAZN More