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The Sun
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr reveals why he turned down offer from KSI to fight rival Jake Paul instead
JULIO CESAR CHAVEZ JR revealed he turned down the chance to fight KSI - to instead take on Jake Paul. The former middleweight world champion returns on Saturday against YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - live on DAZN PPV. 3 3 But Chavez snubbed the chance to face Paul's arch rival KSI - believing Paul was the more lucrative option. He said: "It's impossible to explain but everybody wants the best thing for themselves. "I want the best fights. Jake is popular, Jake he beat Mike Tyson. So Jake wants to fight me. "I had another fight with KSI, another YouTuber from the UK but I preferred to fight Jake Paul because he's more popular and a better fighter than KSI." KSI, 32, has not fought since suffering his first defeat as a boxer, losing a controversial decision to Tommy Fury, 26, in October 2023. He was due to return against MMA star Dillon Danis, 31, in March before pulling out with illness. KSI's manager Mams Taylor - co-founder of Misfits Boxing - claimed they walked away from a deal to fight Chavez to focus on other opponents. Paul, 28, meanwhile is coming off a victory over Mike Tyson in November in a bout marred in controversy amid the age gap. Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr JAKE PAUL'S controversial boxing career rolls on this weekend with the Problem Child facing boxing royalty in Anaheim, California. Paul will face Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, a highly-decorated former world middleweight champion. The Mexican, 39, has fought just once in the last four years but has the best boxing resume of any fighter to step into a ring with Paul - bar Mike Tyson, who was aged 58 at the time they fought. INFO Everything you need to know about Paul vs Chavez Jr LATEST NEWS & FEATURES Jake Paul buys incredible £29MILLION ranch with 5,700 acres Jake Paul in talks over TWO shock world title fights Chavez Jr is son of boxing great who was arrested on gun charges and robbed by party girls Jake Paul heavyweight days over after getting 'too fat' 3 Tyson returned at 58 after 20 YEARS out of the sport to lose a decision - with over 100 MILLION watching on Netflix. Paul revealed:"Mike even taught me some things in the ring. "He was hard to hit that head movement off the centre and he had a lot of power, which is why I had to be careful in there, so I just fought a smart fight."
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Video: UFC legend Demetrious Johnson submits KSI in 17 seconds
Yeah, KSI never stood a chance. The popular streamer hit the mat with former UFC flyweight champion Demetrius Johnson, challenging him to submit him in less than one minute. KSI got to choose the position in which they would start, and went with full mount – one of the most dominant positions in jiu-jitsu. Yet, despite the positional and weight advantage, KSI only lasted 17 seconds against the flyweight GOAT. Advertisement You can watch the video of their quick grappling match in the video below: Johnson, 38, is regarded as the greatest flyweight of all time. He defended the 125-pound title 11 consecutive times, setting and maintaining the record for the most consecutive title defenses in UFC history. "Mighty Mouse" announced his retirement from MMA last September, putting an end to a legendary 15-year-career in MMA. KSI, one of the word's most popular streamers, turned to the combat sports world in recent years. He's specifically been fighting professionally in boxing, and owns his own promotion – Misfits Boxing, which streams on DAZN. This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Video: UFC legend Demetrious Johnson submits KSI in 17 seconds
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Video: UFC legend Demetrious Johnson submits KSI in 17 seconds
Yeah, KSI never stood a chance. The popular streamer hit the mat with former UFC flyweight champion Demetrius Johnson, challenging him to submit him in less than one minute. KSI got to choose the position in which they would start, and went with full mount – one of the most dominant positions in jiu-jitsu. Yet, despite the positional and weight advantage, KSI only lasted 17 seconds against the flyweight GOAT. Advertisement You can watch the video of their quick grappling match in the video below: Johnson, 38, is regarded as the greatest flyweight of all time. He defended the 125-pound title 11 consecutive times, setting and maintaining the record for the most consecutive title defenses in UFC history. "Mighty Mouse" announced his retirement from MMA last September, putting an end to a legendary 15-year-career in MMA. KSI, one of the word's most popular streamers, turned to the combat sports world in recent years. He's specifically been fighting professionally in boxing, and owns his own promotion – Misfits Boxing, which streams on DAZN. This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Video: UFC legend Demetrious Johnson submits KSI in 17 seconds
The Irish Sun
08-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Chris Eubank Jr's brother Nathanael calls out Conor Benn's estranged brother Harley to settle ‘unfinished business'
CHRIS EUBANK JR'S brother Nathanial has called out Conor Benn's estranged brother to fight and settle their "unfinished business." Nathanael Wilson was the secret eldest child of British boxing legend Eubank Sr - 5 Chris Eubank Jr with dad Sr and brother Nathanael Wilson 5 Nigel Benn with his sons Harley and Conor Wilson - who is now close with Eubank Jr and his cousin Harlem - has a professional boxing record of eight wins, two losses and one draw. Meanwhile Harley was born just days apart from his brother Conor and And Harley revealed he Conor, 28, was beaten in April by Eubank Jr, 35, in their READ MORE IN BOXING But the family feud - started by Eubank Sr's 1990 win over Nigel and draw three years later - could be extended further. Wilson, 36, took to Instagram to call out Harley with the message: "UNFINISHED BUSINESS!! The EUBANK BENN saga continues." Harley, 28, responded: "Okay you're serious let's get it cracking." Wilson has not fought since 2020 when he was stopped in three rounds by Stu Greener. Most read in Boxing CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Harley on the other hand 9-2 and currently signed to Misfits Boxing - He was due to face 15-3 Joe Laws on KSI's undercard in March - but the Misfits co-founder pulled out through injury. Harley was in talks to fight Wilson in 2022 - when Eubank Jr was first due to face Benn. But Benn was pulled out after failing a drug test - until his doping case was later dropped. A rematch with Eubank Jr is already pencilled in with 5 Nathanael Wilson is Chris Eubank's eldest son Credit: Getty Images - Getty 5 Harley Benn is 9-2 as a boxer Credit: Reuters 5 Eubank Jr beat Conor Benn in April Credit: Getty
Daily Mirror
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Carl Froch names two fighters he would come out of retirement to face
The former super-middleweight champion retired from boxing back in 2014, but has teased a potential return to the ring over the last few years Carl Froch has revealed he would consider coming out of retirement to face either Jake Paul or Darren Till. Froch, 47, retired from the sport of boxing after knocking out British rival George Groves for a second time back in 2014. While the former super-middleweight champion is happily retired, he has flirted with the idea of making a return to the ring over the last few years. Back in November, following Paul's victory over Mike Tyson, the American hit back at Froch after the Brit claimed he could beat the 'Problem Child' with one arm tied behind his back. Seven months on, and Froch has once again had his say on the young American. Speaking on his official YouTube channel. the 47-year-old was asked if he would come out of retirement if 'the money was right.' "I have retired 11 years ago. I did retire because I could not be a***d anymore. The desire was gone. I still think I can get in there with most of these jokers that think they can fight like Jake Paul... especially. Jake Paul is f*****g useless. You know what I think about him! I am not interested in boxing. I do not need to fight. I do not need the fame. I am already famous enough." The British star ripped into the 'Problem Child' as he believes it would be an 'easy fight.' "I think if the money is there for someone like Jake Paul, I would think 'it is such an easy fight'. I would not really need to train for it... turn up and do my thing," he continued. "You never know, Jake Paul might actually give me a decent fight... I doubt it." On the topic of Till, the boxing icon once again did not hold back in his assessment. The Liverpudlian parted ways with the UFC back in 2023 after losing three fights in a row. He has since gone on to become a big hit under the Misfits Boxing banner - defeating Anthony Taylor and Darren Stewart in his first two fights. Despite Till's dazzling run of form, Froch is not convinced. "Darren Till, he is an ex-MMA fighter, I addressed him on one of my previous channels. I was probably a little bit harsh on him as I showed a clip of him being knocked out. It was the only time he has ever been knocked out... he was weight drained apparently," he said. "But he got ironed out by an MMA fighter and boxers are strikers. We can throw good, solid, accurate punches. I have seen him box and he is not British level. And I was world level... four time world level... Hall of Famer. I have been retired 11 years now but I still think I would get in there and smash his head in." He added: "Would I come back for the fight? If the money is right, I would have a very close look at it and I would spend a little more time in the gym. I train everyday, keep myself fit, but I would up the cardio a little bit and start doing a bit of sparring and see how I feel but there is no immediate intention or drive to fight again because my fighting career is done! I have completed the game."
