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      Canelo Alvarez says Terence Crawford super-fight can be even BIGGER than Floyd Mayweather and Gennady Golovkin bouts

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      CANELO ALVAREZ says his scheduled super-fight with Terence Crawford can be the biggest of his iconic career.The Mexican superstar has one of the best CVs in the sport and one that can rival even the most legendary of fighters. Floyd Mayweather beat Canelo Alvarez in 2013Credit: AP:Associated PressGennady Golovkin and Canelo had a trilogy, which ended in 2022, aboveCredit: APTerence Crawford is expected to fight Canelo in SeptemberCredit: GettyIt includes two wins and a draw with Gennady Golovkin and a valuable lesson learned in his loss to Floyd Mayweather. But Canelo – who returns over the weekend against William Scull – already has a blockbuster against Crawford lined up for September.And he told SunSport: “I have a lot of big fights. A lot of big fights, a lot of good fights in my career.”I’m focused on this fight, and we’ll see, we’ll see if if that fight happens. We’ll see, maybe it’s gonna be the biggest? We don’t know.”READ MORE IN BOXINGCanelo and Golovkin sold nearly two millions pay-per-views over their three-fight series – generating £230MILLION from box office receipts alone. Amazingly, his points defeat to Mayweather in 2013 sold a stunning 2.2m PPVs, making just shy of £110m.But in a changing of the times, he is expected to face unbeaten pound-for-pound star Crawford on Netflix. The streaming service made its debut in live boxing in November when Jake Paul, 28, defeated Mike Tyson, 58, with over 100m viewers watching. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSSuch was the commercial success of the event, it encouraged Paul’s camp to enter talks with Canelo’s team in January. A shock deal to fight on May 3 was close to being confirmed – until Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh intervened in February.Canelo Alvarez warns he’s ready to bash more Brit rivals with boxing icon ‘dreaming’ of UK debut Canelo would walk away from a deal to face Paul and instead signed a four-bout deal with Alalshikh – starting against Scull in Riyadh. He also has the chance to win back the IBF belt he had to vacate last year – setting up a 168lb undisputed title fight with Crawford, 37. Canelo, 34, said: “I’m very happy. Things happen for a reason and I’m happy with this and I’m gonna enjoy it as much as I can.”Paul instead returns on June 28 against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr – the man beaten by Canelo in 2017. The YouTuber-turned-boxer refuses to give up on fighting Canelo.But Canelo shrugged: “Calling it a fight is very difficult for me, man. “It’s for me more like event more than a fight, you know, and this is not the moment.”Canelo also prepares for his first fight outside of North America – and has the UK on his bucket list too. He said: “I’m focused 100 per cent on this fight but it’s something I always dreaming in my life. Read More on The Sun”I don’t know who or what fighter I’m gonna face, but I always dreaming in my career fighting in UK.”For sure for me would be crazy to go there and fight in front of everybody there. I actually like it a lot.”Canelo returns against William ScullCredit: Getty More

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      World champ green lights Jake Paul ‘money fight’ after hearing YouTuber’s sensational KO claim

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      A BOXING world champion has given the green light to a “money fight” with Jake Paul.The Problem Child has made many a bold claim since dipping his toes into the world of professional boxing in January 2020.Jake Paul has made several bold claims since making his professional boxing debut in 2020Credit: EPA’The Problem’ Child recently claimed he’d knock out Anthony JoshuaCredit: REUTERSPaul has also claimed he’d get the better of WBC cruiserweight champ Badou JackCredit: REUTERS’The Ripper’ has welcomed a ‘money fight’ against the YouTuberCredit: GETTYPaul’s immense self-belief has prompted sensational declarations that he can knock out the likes of Anthony Joshua and Canelo Alvarez.Among the names of current and former world champions Paul has claimed he can render unconscious is current WBC cruiserweight king Badou Jack.’The Ripper’ was stunned to hear Paul’s assessment of how a fight between them would go down, telling SunSport: “He said that? When?”The Swede, who returns to the ring on Saturday night against Noel Mikaelian, added: “I never heard about that, whatever. It’s a money fight.READ MORE ON JAKE PAUL”It’s an easy fight and it’s a money fight So, why not?”Paul hasn’t fought since his controversial crossover clash with boxing icon Mike Tyson last November.The clash of generational superstars proved to be a glorified sparring match as it went the full eight rounds, in which Tyson offered very little.Paul had his hand raised courtesy of a unanimous decision victory, although he clearly could’ve stopped the fight whenever he wanted to.Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSHe’ll face much more resistance in his next outing when he locks horns with another former world champion.Former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr – the son of Mexican boxing icon Julio Cesar Chavez – has been picked as Paul’s opponent for his June 28 return to action.Jake Paul reveals what Joshua told him on phone after ‘doesn’t have a chin’ jibe And Paul has vowed to take a giant step towards his dream of becoming a world titleholder by knocking out the 39-year-old.He said: “Five years ago, I stepped into the ring for my pro debut after a single amateur fight.”And every fight since has been a step towards becoming world champion. I just defeated the baddest man on the planet, and now I’m going against a former champion who conman Canelo couldn’t finish.”Chavez Jr. is Mexican, but I, El Gallo De Dorado, have the will and heart of the great Mexican fighters.On Saturday, June 28, live on DAZN pay-per-view, I will knock out Julio and make Chávez Sr. proud in ways Jr. never has.” More

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      Canelo Alvarez, 34, reveals why his own WIFE is trying to wreck his boxing retirement plans

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      CANELO ALVAREZ is no closer to retiring from boxing – if his wife Fernanda gets her way.The Mexican icon turned professional aged just 15 and now prepares for his 67th bout against William Scull on the weekend. Canelo Alvarez with wife FernandaCredit: instagram @fernandagmtzCanelo revealed Fernanda is trying to wreck his retirement plansCredit: GettyFernanda married Canelo in 2021Credit: Social Media – Refer to SourceCanelo has always maintained he will look to hang up his legendary gloves at 37 – vowing not to fight on for too long. But boxing fans could get the all-time great for a further three years – thanks to his model partner Fernanda. Canelo, 34, told SunSport: “Actually, my wife wants me to retire at 40! “Imagine that, and I say ‘No, I don’t, I don’t think so.’ She likes to see me fighting and all that kind of stuff. READ MORE IN BOXING”And obviously she wants to have more kids and she wants the other kids to see me in training and seeing what I do in the training camps and this and that.”But I say to her, you know, they’re gonna see me in another areas of my life, in my business and that kind of stuff, but we’ll see.”Canelo married Fernanda in 2021 but they met almost ten years beforehand – dating on and off until they fully reconciled and wed.The boxing champion has two daughters, Emily and Maria and a son named Saul Adiel – all with different women. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe shares youngest Maria with Fernanda and had his eldest Emily when he was just 16-years-old himself. Canelo’s kids are his biggest fans and watch every one of his fights from ringside – but only after being reassured by their super-dad.Canelo Alvarez warns he’s ready to bash more Brit rivals with boxing icon ‘dreaming’ of UK debut He said: “They get a little bit nervous, you know, they get a little bit nervous but they like it. They scream, they support me with all they have.”I think Maria is the one with more nervous on herself because she says that she don’t want somebody to hurt me or something like that.”And I say, ‘Don’t worry, that’s why I’m here training for and doing my best here in training camp so that doesn’t happen.'”Eldest Emily is the only of his children to truly understand Canelo’s superstardom. He said: “I think they realise a little bit, but not the magnitude of what I do or what I am in boxing.”Maybe my older daughter, obviously she’s 17, so she already realised how big I am. But my other kids Adel and Maria, maybe they realise a little bit.”The couple first started dating in 2016Credit: Instagram / @fernandagmtzThe couple share a luxurious lifeCredit: instagram @fernandagmtzFernanda is a model herselfCredit: instagram @fernandagmtzShe has 1.5m followers on InstagramCredit: instagram @fernandagmtzCanelo returns in an undisputed super-middleweight title decider against Scull in Riyadh – airing on DAZN in the early hours of Sunday morning.It marks his first ever fight outside of North America – with Canelo in love with boxing as much now as he was for his pro debut 20 YEARS ago.He said: “I enjoy it a lot. Believe me, it’s not that I don’t be here anymore. “So I still enjoy this kind of thing, I’m gonna fight outside of United States and Mexico.”So for me, it’s something I really want in my career for many years. So that motivates myself a lot.”Canelo also has the chance to regain the IBF title he had to vacate last July – with Scull inheriting the belt to set up the unification. A super-fight against Terence Crawford, 37, is also expected to follow in September in Las Vegas as part of a four-bout deal with Saudi’s Turki Alalshikh. Canelo’s eldest Emily, far right, with his son Adel and youngest daughter MariaCredit: GettyCanelo with his wife Fernanda and daughter MariaCredit: @fernandagmtzCanelo in the gym with his sonCredit: @caneloCanelo with his eldest EmilyCredit: @emilyc.alvarezCanelo only penned the bumper contract after walking away from a shock fight with 28-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in May. Talks were advanced for a May 3 bout in Vegas – with news even getting back to Canelo’s youngest daughter Maria. He said: “Maybe her friends told her about the fight.”Because the fathers of her friends told them and everything talking about it – because they don’t know anything about boxing.”That kind of people don’t know anything about boxing and they think Jake Paul is really good fighter. Which he is a fighter, but it’s levels in boxing. “And that’s why my daughter told me, ‘You’re gonna fight with Jake Paul?’ And I said, ‘He’s not on my level my love, don’t worry!'”I think it’s for that fact that people don’t how boxing works.” Read More on The SunCanelo still leaves the door open to the spectacle bout – but reveals he is glad the fiasco is now put behind him. He said: “I’m very happy. Things happen for a reason and I’m happy with this and I’m gonna enjoy it as much as I can.”Canelo fights William Scull in RiyadhCredit: GettyTerence Crawford is set to fight Canelo in SeptemberCredit: Getty Images – GettyCanelo had to walk away from fighting Jake PaulCredit: Rex More

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      ‘Things happen for a reason’ – Canelo Alvarez leaves door open to Jake Paul fight but reveals he is HAPPY deal collapsed

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      CANELO ALVAREZ was HAPPY his mega-money deal with Jake Paul collapsed – but he has left the door open to a fight in the future. The Mexican great and YouTuber-turned-boxer were close to announcing a shock May 3 blockbuster in Las Vegas. Canelo Alvarez is ‘happy’ his mega-money fight with Jake Paul collapsedCredit: GettyJake Paul beat Canelo Alvarez in his last fightCredit: GettyBut Canelo dramatically walked away at the 11th hour to sign a bumper four-bout deal with Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh. That kicks off with an undisputed super-middleweight title clash against William Scull in Riyadh on Sunday morning in the UK. And boxing purists can breathe a sigh of relief as it also KO’d Paul’s chances of fighting the sport’s biggest star – for now. Canelo, 34, told SunSport: “I’m very happy. Things happen for a reason and I’m happy with this and I’m gonna enjoy it as much as I can.”READ MORE IN boxing The four-weight champion even refused to refer to the bout with 11-1 Paul as a real or genuine fight.He instead said: “It’s an event for me, yeah, calling it a fight is very difficult for me, man. “It’s for me more like event more than a fight, you know, and this is not the moment.”Paul’s only defeat in the ring came against Tommy Fury, 25, via split-decision in February 2023.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe has won five since and most recently brought Mike Tyson out of retirement at 58 for a controversial clash on Netflix. But despite the scrutiny surrounding the fight for the ages – over 100 MILLION watched on the streaming service. Canelo Alvarez warns he’s ready to bash more Brit rivals with boxing icon ‘dreaming’ of UK debut So Netflix gave Paul’s camp the green light to pursue talks with Canelo until the deal crumbled. But the unlikely fight even became the talks of the playground at Canelo’s daughter Maria’s school. Canelo revealed: “Maybe her friends told her about the fight.”Because the fathers of her friends told them and everything talking about it – because they don’t know anything about boxing.”That kind of people don’t know anything about boxing and they think Jake Paul is really good fighter. Which he is a fighter, but it’s levels in boxing.”And that’s why my daughter told me, ‘You’re gonna fight with Jake Paul?’ And I said, ‘He’s not on my level my love, don’t worry!’I’m very happy. Things happen for a reason and I’m happy with this and I’m gonna enjoy it as much as I canCanelo on collapse of Jake Paul fight “I think it’s for that fact that people don’t how boxing works.”Paul also considered an exhibition against WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis – despite their SIX STONE weight difference. But Davis, 30, is now set to rematch Lamont Roach, 29, in the summer following their draw in March. So Paul switched his attention to Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 39, and announced he will return to the ring on June 28 in California. Canelo meanwhile faces Scull in a bid to win back the IBF 168lb title he vacated last year – and once more become undisputed king.And a super-fight against unbeaten American Terence Crawford, 37, is due to follow in the summer in what could be his biggest bout of all. Read More on The SunCanelo said: “I have a lot of big fights. A lot of big fights, a lot of good fights in my career.”I’m focused on the in this fight, and we’ll see, we’ll see if if that fight happens. We’ll see, maybe it’s gonna be the biggest? We don’t know.”Canelo returns against William ScullCredit: GettyTerence Crawford is expected to fight Canelo in SeptemberCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      Jake Paul in line for shock world title fight after Julio Cesar Chavez Jr bout

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      JAKE PAUL can fight his way to a shock world title shot if he beats Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. The YouTuber-turned-boxer returns to the ring on June 28 in Anaheim, California against Chavez Jr. Jake Paul returns on June 28 for the first time since beating Mike TysonCredit: GettyJulio Cesar Chavez Jr will be Jake Paul’s next opponentCredit: Esther Lin/MVPOn the undercard, WBA and WBO champion Gilberto Ramirez faces Yuniel Dorticos. And Ramirez’s promoter Oscar de la Hoya sensationally opened the door to Paul challenging for the cruiserweight titles. He told BoxingScene: “I can see it, I can see it. We didn’t really plan for this, but the fact you have ‘Zurdo’ with the two world titles… “The winners fight? Who knows? Maybe that’s [Paul’s] path to the world title. We’ll see.”READ MORE IN BOXINGPaul returns for the first time since his controversial November fight against Mike Tyson – who came out of retirement aged 58. He won over eight rounds with over 100 MILLION watching on Netflix despite the scrutiny surrounding the event. Paul, 28, is now 11-1 with his only defeat coming via split-decision to Tommy Fury, 25, in February 2023. Chavez meanwhile is the son of Mexican boxing great Julio Cesar Sr. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSSon Jr held the WBC middleweight world title for three defences from 2011-2012. He also went the distance in a pay-per-view points loss to Canelo Alvarez in 2017 and has suffered inconsistent for since.Chavez lost an embarrassing decision to UFC great Anderson Silva, 50, in 2021, a year after Paul beat the Brazilian himself.But Chavez has bounced back with two victories since – most recently on Paul’s undercard against ex-UFC star Uriah Hall last July.And De La Hoya added: “Chavez is a real fight. “I believe he is a real threat to Jake Paul, and I’m glad and happy that Jake Paul stepped up to fight Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. It’s not an easy fight.”Chavez lost to Canelo Alvarez in 2017Credit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      Tommy Fury looks gigantic in new training pics as stunned fans say ‘looking lean and mean’ ahead of boxing return

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      TOMMY FURY is already “looking lean and mean” ahead of his boxing return.The 2019 Love Island star announced his comeback fight is set for May 9 in Budapest – with an opponent yet to be confirmed. Tommy Fury in training for his return fightCredit: Instagram / tommyfuryFury showed off his hulking frameCredit: Instagram / tommyfuryAnd Fury is already preparing for the bout, showing off his hulking frame with the caption: “Training camp week 1.” Fans flooded the 25-year-old’s comment section, with one saying: “Looking impressive.”Another added: “Looking lean and mean.”One hailed: “BEAST.”READ MORE IN BOXINGAnother said: “Looking good Tommy.”Fury beat YouTube’s biggest boxing stars in Jake Paul and KSI in 2023 – but has not returned since.He had hand surgery last year and was due to face MMA fighter-turned-boxer Darren Till in January.But he pulled out after the former UFC middleweight threatened to KICK him in the head.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSIt led to speculation over Fury’s future in boxing – but he took to social media to announce his comeback fight in Hungary.And older brother Roman – who is 4-0 himself – is due to feature on the undercard despite neither of their opponents being confirmed.Fury beat Paul, 28, via split-decision in Saudi Arabia in February 2023 and then took a controversial points win over KSI, 31, in the October. He remains linked with rematches against the pair ahead of his return. Jake Paul was beaten by Fury in Saudi ArabiaCredit: GettyFury also beat KSI on pointsCredit: Getty More

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      ‘Is he OK?’ – Fans fear for Butterbean as worrying footage of 58-year-old boxing icon’s ring return emerges

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      FANS voiced concern for boxing legend Butterbean after he made a return to the wrestling ring. The American – real name Eric Esch – became a star in the 1990s and early 2000s thanks to his knockout power and 26 STONE frame. Butterbean made a return to the wrestling ringCredit: X @GPWProductionsBut fans voiced their concern for the 58-year-oldCredit: X @GPWProductionsButterbean has fought in boxing, MMA, kickboxing and wrestlingHe appeared to struggle in his return matchAnd he also ventured into kickboxing, MMA and professional wrestling – even having a stint in the WWE. Butterbean’s last fight was in 2013, a boxing bout he lost to Kirk Lawton in Australia. But in retirement, Butterbean has dramatically transformed his body and lost an incredible 16 stone with the help of wrestler Diamond Dallas Page. And Butterbean actually returned to the wrestling ring for a match against Minoru Suzuki in Las Vegas.READ MORE IN boxing But he appeared to labour through the match, struggling to get to the canvas and out of the ring with Suzuki seemingly taking it easy on Butterbean. And at 58, fans had fear for Butterbean as one said: “What the hell is going on.”Another added: “In the immortal words of Johnny Knoxville: ‘Is Butterbean ok?'”But one argued: “Look, I don’t even care if the match was any good. Most read in Boxing”Just being able to see Butterbean be able to move around and do something is pretty great.”Another said: “People can s*** on the match, and rightfully so. “But it’s great to see Butterbean being able to at least do something and move around.”Butterbean has called out YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul and Mike Tyson after his weight loss. The famed puncher used yoga and dietary changes to go from wheelchair bound to wrestling again. Butterbean weighed 26 stone during his boxing careerCredit: GettyBut he lost 16 stone in retirementCredit: https://www.instagram.com/butterbeanboxer/ More

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      Non-league club left stunned after 100 Spanish fans join them in stands for match after following team online

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      FANS of footie minnows Harborough Town were stunned when more than 100 Spanish supporters joined them in the stands.Two coachloads visited for the clash with St Ives Town in seventh tier Southern League Premier Division last Saturday.100 Spanish football fans turned up to support seventh tier club Harborough TownCredit: RB MediaThe fans have been following the team on YouTubeCredit: RB MEDIAMany wore the team’s yellow shirt and chanted in their own language in Market Harborough, Leics.They were on a trip organised by YouTube channel La Media Inglesa, which covers British football for Spanish speakers.Ilie Oleart, who founded the group in 2011, asked 440,000 subscribers which lower league team they’d like to see and they backed Harborough.Earlier this season, the club reached the second round of the FA Cup for the first time in their 50-year history.read more on footballIlie said: “I met people at the club in September to get to know their history, the town and the facilities. “We thought they were the perfect club with the right values to share with our audience. “It was the best trip we have had so far.”The Espanyol supporter, from Barcelona, hopes to bring 300 fans next year. Most read in FootballAfter Harborough’s 2-1 defeat, players shared a beer with their new fans, who can stream future matches on YouTube. The group has previously taken supporters to games at Brighton and Hove Albion, Sheffield United and Wycombe Wanderers.Barcelona ‘chasing shock Son Heung-min transfer as cash-strapped Spanish giants target FOUR massive name free agents’Alvaro Sanz, from Madrid, added: “Some of the local fans were quite surprised, probably wondering what 100 Spaniards were doing there.“We occupied a full stand and started cheering from the first second of the game. “Quite a few local fans joined us, and we even taught them some chants in Spanish.”Harborough chairman Pete Dougan also revealed the Bees will travel to Spain for a pre-season tour of Barcelona and Madrid in July.He said: “It was a great day and the atmosphere they generated was superb. “Our fans were singing in English then they sang back in Spanish. It was good fun.”Many wore the team’s yellow shirt and chanted in their own languageCredit: Facebook More