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YouTube sensation-turned-pugilist Jake Paul is brimming with confidence about organizing a bout with two-time heavyweight king Anthony Joshua.

Paul, no stranger to the spotlight, made waves earlier this year by throwing down the gauntlet to Joshua on his YouTube channel ‘BS with Jake Paul,’ proclaiming: “I want to fight Anthony Joshua because I know I will f—— beat Anthony Joshua’s a–. He doesn’t have a chin and he has no skill and he’s stiff. I love you, Anthony, we’re friends and all this s— but I want to fight you. I will beat Canelo, I will beat a lot of f—— people.”

The back-and-forth quickly led to an understanding over the phone for a future showdown. Speaking with Ariel Helwani, Paul dished details on the anticipated encounter: “Yeah, we talked on the phone for like ten minutes and we’re both down. I said 2026 and he was like, ‘Alright, let’s get it,'” he disclosed.

Joshua would be Paul's toughest test yet

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With plans in the works, Paul predicts the 2026 match-up will be huge. His goal is to not only challenge himself in the heavyweight category but also to capitalize on what he perceives as Joshua’s deteriorating resilience.

“We’re gonna make it happen so I think that’s going to be a mega-fight next year and something fun to test my skills at heavyweight. But I think his chin’s gone and especially if he fights another time or two in between the end of 2026. I love Anthony, he’s always supported me, I’ve always supported him but I just do believe I can beat him in a fight.”

Joshua has announced he won’t be returning to the ring until December at the earliest. ‘AJ’ hasn’t been in a match since his stunning fifth-round knockout defeat by Daniel Dubois last September.

In a conversation with ESPN about his future, Joshua remarked: “December, I’ll fight again. That’s when I want to fight again. I want to take some time and then I’ll go in December.”

Regarding Tyson Fury, Joshua’s British counterpart, Joshua brushed off concerns: “Don’t worry about him, he says a lot of stuff. I just want to get my body feeling good and my mind is going to be right and then I’ll fight. No problem!”

Amid rumors of a potential clash between Paul and Joshua, boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has cautioned the American YouTuber, hinting that the ‘Problem Child’ might not grasp the danger of stepping into the ring with his premier fighter.

In an interview with The Stomping Ground, Hearn expressed: “The reason [people] are in to it is because it is so dangerous. [They think] if he hits Jake Paul, his head could actually detach from his neck. That’s the world we live in. If it’s what you want to see, I’m sure AJ would give you what you want. But unless you’re going to do it next, don’t talk about it. If you’re going to do it next, we’ll do it. AJ is not defending a belt, he’s not trying to unify, he’s not trying to become undisputed. We’re looking for an opponent.

“If it’s Jake Paul, it’s a massive payday and a straightforward job. If I was walking into the ring to fight Jake Paul, I wouldn’t be nervous. I could be competitive. It is impossible [Paul beats Joshua]. Jake Paul probably could have a dozen or so free shots on AJ’s chin and it wouldn’t even [faze him]. Respect to Jake, he wants to make the big moments and he’d make crazy money for that fight. If you want to do it, do it, but understand the dangers of that fight.”

Tyson Fury has finally ended the constant mistrust the former heavyweight champion has put up with each time he retires.

‘The Gypsy King’ took the opportunity to end the speculation as his family took a holiday to Lake Como.

Fury announced his decision to walk away after losing to Oleksandr Usyk for a second time in December. The two-time world ruler’s statement was met with serious skepticism.

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Many thought Fury would return, as he has done the previous four times. Not so, according to the 36-year-old.

This time, Fury is dead set on staying away and won’t be giving anyone the satisfaction of saying, ‘I told you so.’

“What would I return for, more belts? I’ve won 22 of them,” Fury said in a video showing off stunning surroundings. “I’ve been rumped, that’s it, fair play to them, they got their use out of me.

“But I’m happy, I am happy, content with what I have achieved and accomplished. I’ve been around the world and back again.

“And this is what retirement looks like for the Gypsy King, not too shabby. I’m in no rush at all to come back to boxing and get my face punched in. For what, what would I return for? I ask that question.”

Fury’s words fend off reports of an offer to face Anthony Joshua at Wembley and a potential fourth clash with Deontay Wilder.

Both bouts were firmly on the horizon if Fury decided to do what he always does and make a comeback.

The doubters are firmly put in their places as Fury makes his retirement an unreturnable affair by stating he won’t ever fight again.

“I am retired, and I am staying retired. I have nothing to prove to anybody and nothing to return for,” he concluded.

Joshua and Wilder could be at a loose end by the end of this year after Fury’s confirmation. They may turn to each other once again to make another payday.

Wilder has to come through Tyrrell Herndon on June 27 before Joshua can think about making any advances.

The ‘Bronze Bomber’ is open to a UK fight offer, though after a 2018 clash fell through.

 

Tiger Woods was once granted an exemption that no other golfer has access to.

The legendary 15-time major champion is past his best but can still attend certain events whenever he pleases.

Only Jack Nicklaus has won more major championships than Woods. His 82 PGA Tour victories make him one of the most successful players in the sport’s history, with his triumphs spanning over three decades. However, a succession of injuries and surgeries have seen Woods tumble down the rankings and he cannot always qualify for the biggest tournaments automatically.

That is why the PGA Tour agreed a deal for the 49-year-old to have unconditional access to the eight signature events. There are very limited spaces available for these competitions and the prize money is significantly higher than most others.

Tiger Woods

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The best players in the world flock to the events, but the PGA Tour recognise that Woods has a unique draw for fans. Its board passed a rule to create a ‘lifetime achievement exemption category’ for active players with over 80 career titles.

Woods will have access to the signature events for the rest of his career, if he chooses to enter. He has played on a limited schedule for several years and last participated competitively at the Genesis Invitational in 2024. Achilles surgery is expected to rule Woods out for most of the season.

Former rival Adam Scott recently revealed the tactics Woods would deploy just to brutally hammer home the fact that he was better than everyone else.

“Yeah, I played a bunch with him in practice rounds and stuff. I played a practice round with him that week of The Open at St Andrews in 2000. It was nuts, I was 19,” Scott told YouTuber Grant Horvat.

“Every area of his game was better than everyone else’s. Even his short game was like Phil Mickelson-esque. And then that ran across the board: driving, irons, putting, everything. But then, everything that went on around, the ‘Tiger Mania’ it was called back then, it was just so much. It was so new to golf, or at least [to] me at that point. I just don’t think we’d seen anything like that. It was wild to be around.

“[If you were a threat to him] he would just play games with you [in practice rounds]. He’d hit the wrong club. He’d challenge you. You’d hit a good shot and he’s like, ‘But can you draw it and hold it up against the wind like that?’ And you can’t. Just to make you feel inferior. He was a gamesman, he was the ultimate competitor.”

A bitter, childish-sounding Tyson Fury posted on social media today, saying he has “nothing to prove to anybody” and “I’m staying retired.” The former WBC heavyweight champion said he’d been “rumped” and used.

The Gypsy King’s cryptic post appears to allude to his not being given the decisions in his last two fights against Oleksandr Usyk, which he felt he should have won. Tyson claims he’s happy and staying retired because he’s already achieved everything.

Image: Fury's Cryptic Post: Retirement or Cowardice?

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THE GYPSY KING’S FEAR

The truth is, Fury seems miserable and tortured daily by his two losses to Usyk. It has to be haunting him the way Oleksandr exposed him as a phony, and he can’t stand it. He doesn’t want to return to the ring because, if he did, he would have to confront the truth about himself. He just never was an elite-level fighter.

Fury’s career was from a narrow win over 39-year-old Wladimir Klitschko and the badly flawed Deontay Wilder. Take those two wins away, and you have nothing. Fury beat no one. He used those wins to amass a huge fortune without having to beat any elite-level fighters in the last 10 years.

Showing a view of the water in an ideal setting, Fury said, “Why would I return for?” In other words, he’s got the soft life of one of the Nouveau riche with a net worth estimated at $160 million. It’s just a foxhole for Fury to hide in to avoid getting beaten by virtually every fighter in the top tier.

He’s using pictures of an ideal life to camouflage his fear of getting worked over by the killers in the division. What Usyk did to Fury is nothing compared to what some of the punchers would do if he chose to continue fighting.

WHY FURY STAYS RETIRED

“I hear a lot of talk of the Gypsy King returning to boxing, and I ask the question of this one. For what? What would I return for? More boxing belts? [I] won 22 of them,” Fury wrote. “I’ve been rumped. That’s it, fair play to them. They’ve had their use of me, but I’m happy. I’m happy, contented with what I’ve done, what I’ve achieved, what I’ve accomplished, been around the world and back again, and here we are. “This is what retirement looks like for the Gypsy King. Not too shabby. I’m in no rush at all to come back boxing, and get my face punched in for what? What would I return for? I asked that question. So here we are. I’m retired and I’m staying retired. I’ve got nothing to prove to anyone, and I’ve got nothing to return for.”

Fury knows that if he continued to fight, he would be exposed even worse by Anthony Joshua, Daniel Dubois, Agit Kabayel, Joseph Parker, and pretty much all of the top 15 contenders in the division.

 

Donald Trump is yet to congratulate Scottie Scheffler on his PGA Championship win after the current world number one secured the third major of his career on Sunday.

The 28-year-oldposted a level-par 71 on the final day of play to ensure he finished ahead of Jon Rahm and fellow countryman Bryson DeChambeau, giving a timely reminder of why he is considered the best player in the world after securing back-to-back victories on the PGA Tour. Just a fortnight earlier, Scheffler had claimed his first win of the year at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson.

Scheffler had entered the final round at Quail Hollow with a three-shot lead over the rest of the field and, while a sluggish start to the day offered the chasing pack a glimmer of hope, there was only ever going to be one winner. As for Masters winner Rory McIlroy, it was a weekend to forget as he recorded a disappointing three-over par, marking his poorest performance since 2016.

Rory McIlroy

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Unlike Scheffler, however, the Northern Irishman received immediate congratulations from President Trump following his major success at Augusta last month as he became the sixth golfer ever to capture the coveted Grand Slam.

“I have to congratulate Rory,” Trump told a reporter aboard Air Force One when asked if he watched The Masters. “That took tremendous courage. He was having a hard time, but it showed great guts and stamina, and courage.

“People have no idea how tough that is. He came back. It’s better for him that it happened that way because that showed real courage to have come back from what could’ve been a tragedy – it was amazing.”

Trump, however, has remained silent since Scheffler’s PGA Championship victory. The 78-year-old hasn’t actually posted on his official X (formerly Twitter) account since Saturday, when he shared a video of his recent visit to the UAE as part of his wider visit to the Middle East last week.

Given his obsession with golf and Scheffler’s American background, it is perhaps surprising that Trump hasn’t publicly congratulated him on his latest win, especially as it’s such a big one.

Just last month, Trump named Scheffler as one of his favorites to win the Masters, even branding him as a “friend”. When asked if there’s a specific player that he’s rooting for to secure the green jacket, he responded: “They’re all friends of mine. They have some great ones. Scottie Scheffler’s great. Bryson [DeChambeau] is great. Justin Rose, they’re all friends of mine.”

It came not long after PGA Tour star and Scheffler’s best friend, Sam Burns, was left shocked by Trump’s openness during their round of golf together. The 28-year-old admitted playing with the president was an eye-opening experience, with virtually no subject off-limits.

“He’s exactly how you’d think he would be. He’s exactly what you see on TV, brutally honest. He’s very open, you can pretty much ask him anything,” Burns told the GOLF’s subpar show. “And he loves golf. He has some really funny stories, so it’s pretty cool to listen to. I asked him some stuff. I wasn’t sure if he would answer or not, but he did.”

With regards to Trump’s recent trip to the Middle East, talks surrounding a LIV Golf deal were expected to be “on his agenda”, having become somewhat of a middleman for a potential merger between LIV and the PGA.

However, after a $1.5 billion investment offer from the Saudi-backed league was rejected at the start of last month, with the PGA Tour deeming the demands to be unacceptable, Trump was believed to have been tasked with informing Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that any deal between the PGA Tour and PIF will bring an end to LIV Golf.

Deontay Wilder could still fight Anthony Joshua if he gets his career back on track.

That’s according to Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, who says it’s realistically all or nothing for Wilder now.

Wilder has the chance to revive his career when he faces Tyrrell Herndon in Kansas next month.

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‘The Bronze Bomber’ has looked a shadow of his former hardest-hitting self in the ring recently.

He has lost four of his last fights and was shocking stopped by Chinese powerhouse Zhilei Zhang in June last year.

This came six months after he suffered a unanimous decision defeat to Joseph Parker, which derailed a blockbuster meeting with ‘AJ’.

Speaking to FightHype.com, Hearn confirmed that Wilder had signed to fight Joshua at the time and an announcement was imminent, until the former lost to Parker.

Hearn believes that Wilder has now lost his fear factor in the squared circle, but revealed that a fight with Joshua could still happen down the line.

“If [Wilder] keeps winning, maybe people can talk about that fight,” he said.

“It’s definitely not a fight that I rule out, but people don’t give Wilder much shot against AJ right now, but hopefully he can start looking good again.

“Again, we talk about fighters losing their way. There’s a great example.

“It’s funny how people can be so fearful of a fighter, and then all of a sudden have no fear whatsoever.

“I don’t think anybody now would fear fighting Deontay Wilder, whereas at a point, everyone thought: ‘Oh my God, this guy is the biggest puncher in the history of the sport.’

“Now, everyone wants to fight him, so we shall see.”

Hearn also mentioned that Joshua’s last defeat in the ring makes the fight with Wilder more likely to happen if ‘The Bronze Bomber’ gets some wins back.

AJ’s heavyweight title dreams collapsed after he was shockingly knocked out by Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium in September.

Dubois now faces Oleksandr Usyk in the same venue in July for the chance to become the first British undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis.

Wilder, meanwhile, has faced widespread criticism since his defeat to Zhang, with many boxing enthusiasts calling for his retirement.

“This fight isn’t going to tell us much, apart from [Wilder] gaining the confidence of a win,” Hearn concluded.

“If he struggles against this guy he has to pack it in, but I expect him to win, and hopefully he can win well.”

Nevertheless, ‘The Bronze Bomber’ has decided to make a return, as he faces fellow American Herndon, who is 24-5 in professional boxing and a huge underdog for the bout.

It feels like the last chance for Wilder who is 39 years old now and in desperate need of a victory in June.

However, for Herndon, it is an opportunity that he has always dreamt of, and he doesn’t want to just let it slip by.

“It is something I visualised would happen,” the 37-year-old from Texas told talkSPORT.com in April ahead of his clash with Wilder.

“I’ve replayed this scenario in my mind a thousand times, so when it does happen, I’ve already been there.

“Critics told me I was crazy for doing that, [but] I’ve already been there a thousand times already, so when I get in there with him I think it will be natural.

“A week before I got the call, it was my tenth year as a pro, I was on my way to the gym but I turned around.

“I just said ‘today isn’t one of my days’. I’d been doing this ten years, but what did I have to show for it?

“Then my manager rang and I thought it might be Dillian Whyte, as that fight didn’t materialise before.

“But then he said Deontay Wilder and I replied ‘get the f*** out of here.’ I couldn’t believe it.

“It reminded me that any time can be my moment, and it means more than anyone would know.”

Herndon will have all the odds stacked against him at the Charles Koch Arena in Kansas when he takes part in the biggest fight of his career.

Wilder, meanwhile, will hope the fight can propel him back into contention for one more huge payday in the ring against a name like AJ or Francis Ngannou.

Canelo Alvarez is scheduled to take on Terence Crawford on September 13.

Initially, the fight was announced for September 12 with the venue being Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.

However, Turki Alalshikh later postponed it by a day with a venue is yet to be announced. Rumors are percolating regarding the potential location, with some assuming the fight could shift to Saudi Arabia.

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Alvarez, however, has dropped a major hint on the location in a recent interview, and has seemingly confirmed where the fight will take place. When asked whether the fight would still take place in Las Vegas, Alvarez said:

We’re still working on it.

He added:

We’re going to do our best for the fight because it’s going to be a big one and people need to enjoy it. Las Vegas. Of course, there’s no better weekend than Mexican Independence Day weekend.

The T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas has historically hosted the biggest fights in the United States. Alvarez, though, didn’t confirm a particular venue for the fight. However, judging by the Mexican’s words at the MiChante Foundation Golf tournament, Las Vegas appears to be the city Canelo wants the fight to happen in.

Canelo Alvarez is the current undisputed super middleweight champion, becoming so for the second time with his win against William Scull on May 3. Terence Crawford, meanwhile, is moving up two weight divisions to challenge Canelo’s throne. Crawford’s last fight was at 154 lbs against Israil Madrimov.

Not too long ago, in an interview with Norske Bettingsider, Oleksandr Usyk’s longtime friend and camp member Sergey Lapin dropped the unexpected bombshell that the Ukrainian juggernaut is “open to fighting Jake Paul in MMA” after his July 19 rematch with Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium. 

“The Jake Paul fight is a great show,” Lapin said. But about Jake Paul? Is he open to it?

Paul has successfully transitioned from a controversial internet personality to a bona fide combat sports star, juggling boxing matches, running multiple businesses, and teasing a highly anticipated debut in mixed martial arts. Each day is a sprint, and the clock, he admits, is his fiercest opponent at the moment. Amidst his hectic life of training, business deals, and constant media appearances, Paul recently found himself reflecting on the limits of what one person can do.

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Appearing on The Ariel Helwani Show ahead of his Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. fight on June 28 at Honda Center in Anaheim, the 28-year-old revealed that Oleksandr Usyk, the reigning unified heavyweight champion, is calling him out. “Yeah, Usyk wants me in MMA. These are all the things I am looking to do,” Jake Paul casually admitted to Ariel Helwani during their segment. But the conversation quickly shifted from jaw-dropping to reflective when El Gallo, speaking candidly, confessed, “The only thing I can’t do in my career is create time. I wake up every day pissed off at time… I’m still running like eight different companies, putting out content… I just need more time.” That remark alone shows the ‘Problem Child’ isn’t just entertaining the idea of an Usyk fight for clicks—he’s grappling with the sheer scale of what it would take to make such a colossal matchup happen. And that very scale might be what makes it so tantalizing to fans.

Usyk, 38, who has publicly said he only has two more fights left in boxing, remains focused on beating Dubois again. But Lapin confirmed that Paul’s team “is into the idea” and that the matchup is gaining real traction. According to Lapin, “Usyk said, ‘Why not? It’s cool—I love challenges.’ He even mentioned he used to wrestle and do hand-to-hand combat as a kid.”

And Jake Paul’s team seems just as fired up. In fact, Paul has already signed a multi-fight deal with the PFL (Professional Fighters League) and intends to make his long-awaited MMA debut soon. Regardless, Jake Paul’s MMA journey continues to stir headlines—this time, not just with a serious fight proposal from Oleksandr Usyk, but also a cheeky callout from his own brother.

Opponents are lining up for Jake Paul in MMA, including Logan Paul

Logan Paul recently floated the idea of facing Jake in an MMA bout, claiming it would be the “most fair” option since neither of them has professional experience in the sport. Speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show, Jake responded: “I didn’t see him say that, but I’m guessing that’s very real. For him, that would level the playing field because we both have never done MMA. I’d be down to do it just for fun, but I don’t think it would ever happen, nah.”

The suggestion, while playful, reignited buzz around the Paul brothers’ ongoing flirtation with MMA, especially after a viral fake-fight teaser promoting their new series, Paul American, misled fans into thinking a real bout was coming. The marketing ploy drew criticism from fans and fighters alike, but none more vocal than UFC veteran Nate Diaz. Taking to X, Diaz fired off: “I whoop both these pu**ys.”

The jab referenced Diaz’s ongoing feud with the Paul brothers, dating back to his 2023 boxing loss to Jake Paul. While the Pauls have mostly brushed off Diaz’s digs, the comment highlighted growing frustration among traditional fight fans who see the brothers’ antics as blurring the line between spectacle and sport. Meanwhile, Jake remains focused on his June 28 fight against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., with his long-teased MMA debut under the PFL banner still expected by late 2025.

Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens are stepping into a new chapter as they set their sights on updated living arrangements.

The couple—who tied the knot at a Houston courthouse in April 2023 before hosting a lavish wedding celebration in Mexico—has seemingly been settling into new digs as of late, recently moving into a new house in Chicago.

According to realtor.com, Biles already owns two properties in Texas, where she’s from, however, as the NFL star prepares to begin his second season with the Chicago Bears later this year, the duo has found another place to call home—for now, at least.

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Earlier this week, the 28-year-old gymnast took to Instagram Stories to share a quick photo from the inside of a Porsche showroom, revealing that they were shopping for vehicles. “Looking at cars today for our Chicago home,” text over the snapshot read.

Though Owens signed a two-year contract with the midwestern football team, the pair’s newly custom-built permanent home is located in Spring, Texas. Before completion, Biles had often shared updates on the massive dwelling’s progress during different stages, noting in Oct. 2024 that the home was in its final stages.

Floyd Mayweather, the undefeated boxing legend, is taking a stand against the franchise of health clubs operating under the Mayweather Fitness + Boxing brand.

Citing alleged mismanagement and failure to pay employees their wages, Mayweather has sent a formal demand letter through his attorneys. The letter accuses the franchise of improperly exploiting his name, image, and likeness for financial gain, while simultaneously embroiling him in legal trouble and negative press.

Mayweather has made it clear that he is not involved in the day-to-day operations of the fitness centers. However, he argues that the public increasingly associates him with the franchise’s alleged misconduct, tarnishing his reputation. According to the letter, the situation has disrupted his business negotiations and deterred potential partnerships, making the reputational harm far greater than the reported $5 million he has earned through the franchise.

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he letter demands that Mayweather Fitness provide extensive documentation, including business records and internal communications related to him, by May 25. If the company fails to comply, Mayweather’s legal team has indicated they are prepared to file a lawsuit for fraud, misappropriation of likeness, breach of contract, and defamation. The stakes are high, and the demand for transparency is growing.

Every action has a consequence

James Williams, the co-founder and CEO of Mayweather Fitness, responded to the allegations, insisting that his team has operated with integrity and complied with all applicable regulations. He acknowledged his role in overseeing all aspects of the business, reiterating that Mayweather has no involvement in its operations. Williams emphasized his commitment to leading the company and supporting its partners amid the legal turmoil.

Despite Williams’ assurances, Mayweather’s legal team remains firm on their demands, seeking accountability from the franchise. The looming lawsuit could have major implications for the future of Mayweather Fitness, as well as for other businesses that rely on celebrity endorsements. The case highlights the challenges of licensing a famous name while ensuring ethical business practices.

As the deadline approaches, all eyes are on Mayweather Fitness to see how it will respond. Whether the franchise complies or chooses to fight the claims in court, the coming days will be crucial in determining the fate of the boxing star’s business partnership. Mayweather, known for his fierce defense in the ring, is now preparing for a different kind of battle-this time, in the courtroom.

 

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