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      Fans fear for Nate Diaz against Jake Paul as ‘slow and loopy’ boxing training footage emerges

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      NATE DIAZ has fans fearing for him ahead of his fight with Jake Paul fight after footage of his boxing training emerged. The ex-UFC star faces YouTuber-turned prizefighter Paul in his professional boxing debut on August 5 in Texas.
      Footage of Nate Diaz’s boxing training has been revealed
      And a clip has done the rounds on social media of Diaz hitting pads but it left some worrying for him.
      One said: “Slow and loopy is what I see, Nate has decent hands in MMA= junk hands in boxing.”
      Another added: “Oh lord… He going to sleep.”
      One agreed: “Jake Paul is gonna smoke Nate.”
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      Influencer boxer Slim Albaher tweeted: “Jake Paul is gonna sleep him.”
      It is unclear when the footage was recorded but others have thrown their support to Diaz.
      One said: “Easy win for Nate.”
      Another said: “Diaz is going to absolutely destroy Jake Paul.”
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      Paul, 26, was beaten for the first time in February, losing a split-decision in Saudi Arabia to Tommy Fury, 23.
      He then snubbed a rematch to instead turn his attention to Diaz, 38, who left the UFC last year when his contract expired.
      Paul said: “Nate Diaz was always the plan. I’ve always said – even in the Tommy Fury build up – that I wanted Nate Diaz after Tommy.
      “And that really was regardless of the outcome, I’ve always wanted to fight Nate Diaz, so he was always next on my list.
      “There’s always a bunch of options and one day you’re like, ‘I want to do this, I want to do that.’
      “But I went back to the Nate Diaz idea as like the original plan and he was ready and wiling to make the fight happen and it just made more sense than the Tommy Fury rematch right away.”
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      Conor McGregor’s ex-sparring partner makes stunning prediction for fight between UFC icon and Jake Paul

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      PAULIE MALIGNAGGI has thrown another dig at Conor McGregor – by backing Jake Paul to knock him out. There is no love lost between Malignaggi and McGregor following their bitter sparring sessions in 2017.
      Pauli Malignaggi sparring Conor McGregorCredit: Twitter
      Jake Paul in training for his next fightCredit: @jakepaul
      And the former world champion boxer has shown no signs of letting his grudge go in the years since.
      It has led him to pick YouTuber-turned prizefighter Paul, 26, beating McGregor, 34, in the ring amid the prospect of a mega-fight.
      Malignaggi, 42, told Betway: “I think Jake Paul would knock Conor out.
      “Conor is too susceptible to those loopy shots and Jake hits hard enough that only needs to hit you with one or two of them.
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      “I think Conor has decent sharp shots but I don’t think Conor has the discipline to stay with those little sharp shots for a certain amount of rounds.
      “I think he would fall apart because he doesn’t have a lot of heart. Conor has no balls.
      “If you take Conor a few rounds he already has this very big discomfort and mistakes naturally create themselves. You don’t even have to create them anymore.
      “I think he would do OK for a couple of rounds, but if you didn’t get Jake out in a couple of rounds, I think Jake would knock him out, and he would probably knock out with a big shot.”
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      McGregor sparred Malignaggi twice before his professional boxing debut against Floyd Mayweather in 2017.
      But following leaked images and footage of the session, Malignaggi stormed out of the Irishman’s camp.
      McGregor would go on to lose to Mayweather in ten rounds and despite teasing a return to the ring it remains his only boxing bout.
      And having shared the ring with the ex-UFC champion behind closed doors, Malignaggi claimed he knew the result was inevitable.
      He said: “Coming out of that spar I thought this has got to be the biggest money heist in the history of money.
      “This guy is so terrible and he’s going to fight Mayweather, probably the best boxer in the history of the sport.
      “Even though he’s retired, Mayweather is going to beat this guy with his eyes closed. And that’s basically how it went. He played with them.”
      Paulie Malignaggi sparred twice with Conor McGregor
      Floyd Mayweather beat Conor McGregor in 2017Credit: Reuters More

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      KSI stripped of Joe Fournier win after controversial ‘elbow’ KO with fight deemed a ‘no contest’

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      KSI’S controversial win over Joe Fournier has been overturned to a no-contest.The YouTube sensation, 29, clinched a second-round stoppage victory on Saturday night after appearing to elbow Fournier as he unloaded a barrage of punches at the end of the contest.
      KSI’s controversial elbow has led to the fight being made a no-contestCredit: Getty
      The YouTuber has been stripped of his fourth professional victoryCredit: PA
      Joe Fournier has called for a rematch but KSI insists he has no interestCredit: PA
      On the night, KSI was awarded the win – much to Fournier’s fury.
      But now PBA Boxing, who sanctioned the fight, have taken away the win and ruled it a no-contest following a “reviewed decision”.
      Fournier submitted a protest which KSI responded to.
      And now the PBA have confirmed that “after a thorough review of the evidence and representations, along with the assistance of Mr Micky Vann (the Supervisor in charge) and an eminent Barrister where necessary, Mr Gareth Morris [referee of the fight] came to an independent decision.”
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      They went on to add: “Even though KSI was winning the fight, the blow with the forearm/elbow has been found to be accidental and the obvious disappointment that will follow, it has been decided that the contest is declared a No Decision in accordance with the Rules.
      “The PBA has conducted the review properly, fairly and with legal assistance throughout as the bout was sanctioned and regulated under the unified rules of boxing.
      “We have ensured that this process was conducted swiftly and fairly to uphold the integrity of boxing.”
      The change of result means KSI remains on 3-0 as a professional fighter.
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      His wins have come against Swarmz, Luis Alcaraz Pineda and FaZe Temperrr.
      After the Fournier fight, KSI wrote: “I worked very hard for this fight and had an intense and gruelling camp.
      “There’s no better feeling than being in that ring and having my hand raised in front of my loyal and amazing fans who I appreciate so much.
      “Unfortunately the victory which was inevitable no matter what, is tarnished and I hate that. It sucks!
      “After landing my overhand he was pretty much out on his feet and I went for a short right hook as Joe clinched me and fell into me.

      “I landed that hook and my glove made contact but appears to have been followed by unintentional contact with my forearm.
      “I’m gutted that it’s not as clean a win as I wanted and it feels like it diminishes my hard work with my trainers.
      “Either way I hope you enjoyed the show and appreciate the support. Sorry to all the fans disappointed with it. No one is more so than me.”
      In the aftermath, Fournier has called for a rematch and labelled KSI a “cheat” and an “embarrassment”.
      But KSI insists he has no interest in running it back – even if it was deemed a no-contest.
      Instead, he is focused on taking on Love Island star Tommy Fury – who defeated KSI’s rival Jake Paul back in February.
      He added: “I was beating him and it was easy. It [was] way easier than I thought it would be.
      “And I’m just like, what’s the point? Why not? And if anything, most people are like, ‘What’s the point?’
      “The public are like, ‘We don’t care. You beat him anyway, so fight Tommy Fury.’
      “People want to see me get tested. People are sick and tired of me just deleting people.
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      “They’re like, ‘Alright, cool. Let’s see how you do against Tommy Fury. If you delete him, then fine, you’re the GOAT, and then we’ll never say a bad word again’.
      “But right now it’s like, they want to see me get tested.” More

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      Eddie Hearn open to promoting Conor McGregor but says UFC star is too rich to risk losing to a ‘plonker’ like Jake Paul

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      EDDIE HEARN would love to promote a Conor McGregor fight – but said he is far too rich to risk losing to a “plonker” like Jake Paul. The UFC superstar has thrown his support Hearn’s way ahead of Katie Taylor’s homecoming bout in Ireland this Saturday.
      Conor McGregor with boxing promoter Eddie HearnCredit: @EddieHearn
      Jake Paul has continued to call out Conor McGregorCredit: Getty
      The pair have partnered up with McGregor’s Forged Irish Stout and recovery spray Tidl sponsoring the event.
      Hearn met up with the ex-UFC champion at his Black Forge Inn pub to discuss plans to bring Taylor back home.
      And the promoter could not help himself from bringing up the subject of McGregor getting back in the ring one day too.
      Hearn told SunSport: “We talked about boxing but obviously he’s with the UFC and I respect Dana. 
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      “He also knows what he’s doing, he’s been around and if we ever get involved in promoting a fight for him, it would be fantastic. 
      “But we’re getting on very well. He FaceTimed me and it was almost like a brother phoning me up last night, or a dad going, ‘Alright? Good day to day, I’ve seen it all.’ Good work, make sure you get some sleep, you need to go again tomorrow.’ 
      “I was like, ‘Alright, thanks a lot.’ We’re out pushing all his brands and looking forward to seeing him tonight.” 
      McGregor, 34, made his professional boxing debut in 2017, losing to American legend Floyd Mayweather, 46.
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      The crossover blockbuster needed the special permission from the UFC to get over the line, something the company has not done since.
      That is despite McGregor being linked with facing the likes of Canelo Alvarez, 32, and Manny Pacquiao, 44, in the past.
      But Hearn reckons it would not be worth McGregor answering the callouts from YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul, 26.
      Asked who McGregor could box, he said: “Jake Paul, Nate Diaz, I dunno but I don’t think he needs to do it.
      “He’s made his money, he’s a great mixed martial artist. You don’t want to go in there and lose to someone you don’t really like.
      “It’s one thing losing to Floyd Mayweather, you don’t want to lose to a plonker.” 
      He also knows what he’s doing, he’s been around and if we ever get involved in promoting a fight for him, it would be fantastic. Eddie Hearn on Conor McGregor
      Women’s boxing sensation Taylor, 36, moves up to challenge Chantelle Cameron, 32, for the undisputed super-lightweight titles.
      It will be her only ever fight in Ireland since turning pro and the first in the region since 2014.
      So McGregor would not miss the occasion for the world – and has found himself joining Hearn in promoting the event.
      “It works well together,” Hearn said.
      “I’m pushing his brands, he’s supporting Katie which is most important to him and he’s pushing the show. 
      “I love Conor McGregor, I think he’s amazing. I was a little bit, shy when I met him, don’t mind saying he’s a superstar. 
      “But, he obviously likes what we do, he knows we’re genuine, his support is genuine.

      “He’ll be here tonight and he’ll add that extra element to the fight.” 
      Katie Taylor, Eddie Hearn and Chantelle CameronCredit: Sportsfile More

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      KSI reveals only reason he took Joe Fournier fight and vows to refuse rematch even if he’s DISQUALIFIED

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      KSI is ready to snub a rematch with Joe Fournier even if his knockout win is overturned to a DISQUALIFICATION. Controversy struck last Saturday at Wembley Arena when Fournier was left out for the count by KSI.
      KSI’s KO win over Joe Fournier is under reviewCredit: Getty
      Replays revealed the YouTube sensation landed an accidental but illegal elbow, which consequently caused the KO.
      Fournier, 40, accused KSI, 29, of cheating and demanded a disqualification or rematch be called.
      The Professional Boxing Association – who sanctioned the fight – confirmed an appeal has been lodged and will conclude by Friday.
      And while KSI is ready to accept the win being overturned, he will fume if a DQ is ruled.
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      He said on The MMA Hour: “If it’s a no-contest, fine.
      “I’ll be p****d if it’s a disqualification, because I didn’t intentionally try to hit him with my forearm or my elbow or whatever.

      “Like, I came through with a right hook to try and knock him out while he was coming in to clinch me, because I knew he was going to scramble to save his life after I hit him with an overhand.
      “At least now Joe Fournier doesn’t look like a loser. He can be like, ‘Ah, because of the whole no-contest, it doesn’t really count.’ Even though I was all over him, but yeah.”
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      Despite the controversial ending, KSI has no interest in a rematch.
      He said: “I was beating him and it was easy. It way easier than I thought it would be. And I’m just like, what’s the point? Why not?
      “And if anything, most people are like, ‘What’s the point?’ The public are like, ‘We don’t care. You beat him anyway, so fight Tommy Fury.’
      “People want to see me get tested. People are sick and tired of me just deleting people.
      “They’re like, ‘Alright, cool. Let’s see how you do against Tommy Fury. If you delete him, then fine, you’re the GOAT, and then we’ll never say a bad word again.’
      I’ll be p****d if it’s a disqualification, because I didn’t intentionally try to hit him with my forearm or my elbow or whatever. KSI on Joe Fournier appealing his KO loss
      “But right now it’s like, they want to see me get tested.”
      KSI has set his sights on fighting Fury next, following his win over Paul by split-decision in Saudi Arabia in February.
      It came after the American instead chose to return against ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 38, on August 5 in Texas.
      KSI – returned to boxing to fight Paul – is ready to face Fury next instead of rematching Fournier.
      He said: “I’m at peace with a no-contest. I don’t really mind because, for me, I’m a fair guy. If it is a no-contest, it’s a no-contest.
      “It is what it is. I don’t need a win. For me, the reason I came back was to knock out Jake Paul.
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      “These are all just side quests to get to Jake Paul, but now I can indirectly destroy Jake Paul’s legacy by beating Tommy Fury.”
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      Amir Khan, 36, set for boxing comeback after personally phoning up YouTuber to ask for fight despite drugs ban

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      AMIR KHAN is set for a boxing comeback after personally reaching out to YouTuber Adam Saleh over a fight, reports say. The British boxing icon retired last year following defeat to bitter rival Kell Brook and left the door open to a return.
      Amir Khan is set for a boxing comeback after reaching out to a YouTuber over a fightCredit: Reuters
      YouTuber-turned boxer Adam Saleh
      But that was until it was announced Khan failed a shock drug test and was handed a subsequent two-year ban.
      Although it does not look set to stop him from trying to organise a fight with social media star Saleh.
      According to Fred Talks Fighting, the former world champion reached out to Saleh to discuss a bout.
      Due to Khan’s ban, it would likely be an exhibition bout with a target date believed to be in August or September.
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      Saleh, 29, boxed an an amateur before finding fame on the internet but returned to boxing amid the rise of influencer bouts.
      He has since fought five times, with three wins and two draws.
      Saleh has had two professional bouts, with his last coming in Saudi Arabia in February, winning by first-round stoppage.
      Khan, 36, is meanwhile still serving his backdated ban having tested positive for Ostarine, which aids weight loss and muscle growth.
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      The substance is prohibited by United Kingdom Anti-Doping, who the 2004 Olympian co-operated with during their investigation.
      UKAD confirmed Khan’s ban – after it was referred to the National Anti-Doping Panel – but he doubled down on unknowingly consuming the substance.
      A statement read: “Mr Khan’s case was heard by the independent tribunal on 24 January 2023 and in its written decision dated 21 February 2023, the panel found both violations proved, concluded that Mr Khan had established that they were not ‘intentional’ within the meaning of ADR Article 10.2.3 and imposed a two-year ban on him.”
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      I had a sex ban before all of my fights, it helped me punch harder because women weaken legs claims Carl Froch

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      CARL FROCH followed the advice of Rocky Balboa’s fictional trainer Mickey Goldmill during his career – by banning sex while in training. The old boxing myth suggests avoiding sex builds up testosterone, despite studies debunking the theory.
      Rachael Froch with Carl in 2014Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Rachael Froch with husband CarlCredit: Instagram @rachaelfroch
      Rachael Froch admitted she struggled with Carl’s sex banCredit: Instagram @rachaelfroch
      During a famous Rocky scene, his coach Mickey tells Balboa: “Listen kid, you lay off that pet shop dame. Women weaken legs!”
      The advice was good enough for the beloved Hollywood character to listen to and apparently ex-world champion Froch felt the same.
      Opening up about his sex ban, he told OLBG: “Women weaken legs! Old Mickey quote from Rocky and it’s true. Well I think so anyway!”
      Froch, now 45, retired in 2014 after knocking out George Groves in front of 80,000 fans in their Wembley rematch.
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      And his model Rachael had to endure a period of not sleeping with her husband.
      She said at the time: “The sex ban is so hard for me – but Carl tells me he isn’t that bothered because he’s exhausted and it’s the last thing on his mind.
      “After such a long wait it’s really good to have our sex life back to normal and to have that closeness again, to be able to have sex like a normal young couple.”
      Froch has been happy to stay out of boxing since his retirement but does pitch in with the occasional punditry work.
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      Although he teased a comeback after being called out by YouTuber-turned boxer Jake Paul, 26, earlier in the year.
      Paul went on to lose to Tommy Fury, 24, but Froch admitted he would still consider the fight if the price is right.
      He said: “I would always be interested in fighting someone who can’t fight like Jake Paul. It’s like someone giving you a suitcase full of money – you won’t say no.
      “I would train for it, I stay in the gym anyway and keep myself in good shape. Right now I am 45 and I retired at 36-37.
      “There is a reason that I retired as after a certain age, the weight cut becomes way too difficult. I wouldn’t make the weight for Jake Paul – I would be 14 stone.
      “If a fight was on the cards – which it isn’t because Paul realised he can’t fight after losing to Tommy Fury and he wasn’t even British level at the time, then I would fight him because like I said before it is easy money.”
      George Groves was knocked out by Carl Froch in their rematchCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd More

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      Tommy Fury says Idris Virgo is ‘another bum looking for a payday’ after brawl with fellow Love Island star at KSI fight

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      TOMMY FURY said Idris Virgo is “another bum looking for a payday” after their brawl at KSI’s fight. Fury was a ringside viewer at Wembley Arena to watch KSI face Joe Fournier, with his eyes on boxing the YouTube star next.
      Tommy Fury said Idris Virgo is ‘another bum looking for a payday’Credit: Leigh Dawney/Misfits Boxing
      Idris Virgo brawled with Tommy FuryCredit: Leigh Dawney/Misfits Boxing
      But he ended up in a scuffle with KSI’s training and sparring partner following a confrontation between the two.
      Virgo was filmed walking up to confront Fury, who stood up before a brawl between the two broke out.
      Security was forced to separate the pair after chaos ensued ringside.
      Asked by talkSPORT about the incident, Fury said:  “He’s just another bum looking for a payday, that’s all.
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      “They see me sat at ringside and want to try and elevate themselves and that’s that.”
      Virgo is 13-0 and fought on KSI’s undercard in January, beating Anthony Taylor, 33, but shot to fame on Love Island in 2018.
      And ever since Fury, 24, came out of the ITV series a year later, he has been called out by Virgo.
      But the brother of heavyweight champion Tyson was busy feuding with YouTuber-turned boxer Jake Paul, 26.
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      It culminated in a massive grudge match in Saudi Arabia, which Fury won by split-decision.
      So KSI – who saw his own bitter bout with Paul face the KO – has set his sights on Fury.
      His fight with Fournier, 40, ended in controversy following an accidental but illegal elbow knockout.
      The bout is now being appealed and although KSI expects his KO win to be overturned, he still wants to face Fury next.
      Tommy Fury facing off with KSICredit: Getty More