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The Irish Sun
10 hours ago
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- The Irish Sun
Jake Paul uses fear of being KO'd to motivate him as he bids to tee up world title shot by beating Julio Cesar Chavez Jr
JAKE PAUL admits he uses the fear of being knocked out as motivation - as he bids to set up a shock world title shot. The YouTuber-turned-boxer returns TONIGHT against former middleweight world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in California. 4 Jake Paul weighs in ahead of his fight with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 4 The fight takes place in California Credit: Getty And Paul has boasted how victory But he is always one defeat away from his boxing empire coming crashing down - and he bears that in mind constantly. Paul, 28, told SunSport: "I think definitely I use a bit of like fear and what people say as motivation, inspiration. "But mostly I try to focus on the love and proving myself right and challenging myself at this point. READ MORE IN boxing "Because I've already exceeded my expectations of what I was going to do in this sport and so everything else here is is a win, right? "Like, I've built my whole entire dream life, businesses, companies, so really I'm just playing with house money now." He said: "To conduct the orchestra, you must turn your back on the audience. So, I know what I'm doing, I'm just playing a game. Most read in Boxing 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. 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 INFO Everything you need to know about Paul vs Chavez Jr LATEST NEWS & FEATURES CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 4 "People want to tune in to see me lose or the doubters, all of this stuff. "But, at the end of the day, there's just as much love that, and that's what I focus on." Jake Paul leaks brutal message Anthony Joshua sent him after being goaded over KO Paul returns for the first time since November when he beat Mike Tyson - who controversially returned aged 58 And he dropped TWO STONE to scale back down to the 14st 4lb cruiserweight limit of 200lb to face 39-year-old Chavez Jr. He said: "I think it's back to the drawing board after this, especially depending on what the WBC and WBA rank me after I win. "If they rank me in the position where I can go for a world championship, then we're gonna try and get that done." Paul - He knows it is also why plenty will pay the pay-per-view fee in the hope he gets silenced in the the ring once and for all. But the prankster-gone-prizefighter said with a grin: "Thank you for the attention and your opinions, and that's what I'm drawing out of you. "You're my puppet and I'm the puppeteer." 4 Jake Paul wants to set up a world title fight Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Brentford's new boss Keith Andrews is Guinness-loving former Premier League star who suffers no fools
KEITH ANDREWS is a people's person who loves a pint of Guinness and a night out. But when comes down to business, the new Advertisement 4 New Brentford boss Keith Andrews is ready to prove himself in his first-ever managerial role Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 4 Andrews has replaced Thomas Frank after the Dane joined Tottenham Credit: PA That is the view of two of his ex-team-mates who have also observed his coaching abilities first hand. Andrews, 44, is taking over from David Dunn played alongside him in Blackburn's midfield in the Premier League while Dean Lewington was a team-mate at MK Dons and later coached there by him too. And both say Andrews is far from a risky appointment despite never having been a manager - let alone in the top flight. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Former England international Dunn, 45, told SunSport: 'I read and hear this stuff that he was just their set-piece coach. But he's been doing much more than that. 'I've spent a lot of time with Brentford recently. 'And I've got to know the guys there inside out. They've got everything covered. 'They've spent so much on research and development, finding small fine margins to give them an edge. It's a brilliant club. Advertisement Most read in Football BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS 'Keith did the set-piece coach role brilliantly. Look at the amount of goals they scored and how few they conceded from set-pieces. 'But he was also helping the guys in lots of other areas too. He's been coaching for years and along with his playing career fully understands all aspects of the game.' Claudia Schiffer's film-maker husband in talks to buy stake in Brentford after supermodel seen at Premier League game 4 Andrews enjoyed a successful playing career and was an Irish international Credit: Sportsfile - Subscription Advertisement 4 Andrews had been set-piece coach at Brentford before his promotion Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Andrews joined Rovers in 2008 after winning promotion with MK Dons in League Two and following his boss Paul Ince to Ewood Park. The ex-midfielder spent three seasons in the top flight, playing also under Sam Allardyce and Steve Kean. Dunn added: 'His leadership qualities and work ethic were excellent and he led by example. Advertisement 'He was insightful and thoughtful in his views about the game and never afraid to give his opinion. I'm not surprised he's gone on to do well in coaching.' MK Dons legend Lewington won promotion with Andrews in 2008 as well as winning the EFL Trophy at Wembley - with Andrews scoring in the 2-0 victory over Grimsby at Wembley. Lewington, who retired this summer at the age of 41 after making an incredible 916 appearances for the club, said: 'Keith was our talisman and captain that season. 'In all honesty he was above our level. He was a Championship-standard player who went on to play in the Prem. Advertisement 'He just oozed leadership and professionalism — and speaks concisely and with such great authority. Keith Andrews' career stats Wolves, 1999-2005: 72 games, 0 goals Oxford (loan), 2000-2001: 5 games, 1 goal Stoke (loan), 2003: 16 games, 0 goals Walsall (loan), 2004: 10 games, 2 goals Hull, 2005-2006: 30 games, 0 goals MK Dons, 2006-2008: 87 games, 22 goals Blackburn, 2008-2011: 76 games, 5 goals Ipswich (loan), 2011: 20 games, 9 goals West Brom, 2012: 14 games, 2 goals Bolton, 2012-2013: 29 games, 4 goals Brighton (loan), 2013-2014: 35 games, 1 goal Watford (loan), 2014: 11 games, 1 goal MK Dons (loan), 2015: 5 games, 0 goals Republic of Ireland, 2008-2012: 35 games, 3 goals Trophies MK Dons: League Two, EFL Trophy ROI: Nations Cup Coaching career MK Dons, assistant manager ROI U21s, assistant manager ROI, assistant manager Sheffield United, coach Brentford, set-piece coach Brentford, manager 'Keith is also passionate and demands high and immaculate standards. 'We used to enjoy some nights out and he loved a beer, especially Guinness, but when it was time to work he was ultra professional. 'When he came back as a coach under Karl Robinson everything had to be perfect. Even the smallest detail was important to him. Advertisement 'And he isn't a person who suffers fools gladly. You had to be with him. 'Hopefully Keith will be another successful story for Brentford.' This is echoed by Dunn, who points to the fact that Frank led the club into the Prem after being promoted from within to replace Dean Smith. And he said: 'Often people say it's a risk to appoint from within. Blackburn promoted Ray Harford to replace Kenny Dalglish and that didn't work out. Advertisement 'But there are equally examples where it did work, no better than the one set by Brentford with Frank. 'Brentford might well be losing quite a few big players this summer and it will be down to their excellent recruitment team there to get the right players in. 'Yet, knowing Keith and his abilities, he has all the attribute to be a success. He knows what it takes and is a great fit.'
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘You are the worst umpire I've seen' – Wimbledon star forces umpire to call SUPERVISOR after refusing to accept warning
WIMBLEDON star Alejandro Davidovich Fokina branded an umpire as the "worst I've seen" and called for their supervisor after being given a code violation at Eastbourne. Davidovich Fokina had just gone 5-4 down in the second set against Jakub Mensik when he smashed his racquet on the floor. Advertisement 4 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina was left fuming at a code violation after he smashed his racquet to the floor Credit: X/ BBCSport 4 He aggressively argued with the umpire before asking him to call his supervisor Credit: X/ BBCSport 4 He labelled the umpire the 'worst I've seen' Credit: X/ BBCSport The umpire subsequently handed the 26-year-old a code violation for unsportsmanlike conduct. That, predictably, did not improve his mood. And Davidovich Fokina then lost his temper towards the umpire and refused to accept the decision. During the change of ends, the Spaniard aggressively protested against the decision. Advertisement READ MORE IN TENNIS He argued his racquet had been thrown down outside the baseline, saying: "Call the supervisor, I don't accept that warning." After sitting down, he then yelled: "You're the worst umpire I have seen. "The worst. I don't know how you can sit there. I threw it three times and you didn't say nothing. "I did it outside, outside the baseline. Video review it. Why you put a warning? It was outside the baseline." Advertisement Most read in Sport BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK ATP supervisor Jerry Armstrong was called out in an attempt to resolve the situation and informed Davidovich Fokina that throwing a racquet on a grass court was not allowed. After cooling off, the world No28 regained his composure to win three games in a row and advance in a straight sets 6-4 7-5 against third seed Mensik. 'Look at me, you PIG' - Tennis star snaps racket and screams at rival in frosty handshake after losing Wimbledon warm-up He is now due to play American Advertisement Davidovich Fokina has been ranked as the No26 seed for Wimbledon, which begins next Monday. 4 Davidovich Fokina managed to beat Jakub Mensik 6-4 7-5 Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
The Dukes of Hazzard star Rick Hurst dies at 79 days before he was due to appear at fan event
RICK Hurst, who was best known for his role in the top TV series The Dukes of Hazzard, has died at the age of 79. The actor's death comes just days before he was set to make an appearance at a fan event. 2 Rick Hurst, who starred in the Dukes of Hazzard, has died Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Hurst died unexpectedly in Los Angeles on June 26, his family told He played the cop Cletus Hogg in the show - the brother of the villain Boss Hogg - between 1979 and 1982. The Dukes of Hazzard aired from 1979 to 1985 and there are seven seasons of the comedy series. Hurst appeared in the 1997 movie The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion!, and the 2000 flick The Dukes of Hazzard: Hazzard in Hollywood. During his TV and film career that spanned decades, Texas-born Hurst also appeared in the 1989 film Steel Magnolias, and the 1993 flick In the Line of Fire. During the 1980s, Hurst also appeared in shows such as Amanda's and Murder, She Wrote. Hurst made cameo appearances in shows such as Family Matters, Melrose Place and the Jeff Foxworthy Show during the 1990s. He starred in the 1997 movie Runaway Car, which was directed by Jack Sholder. Most read in Celebrity One of Hurst's last acting credits was in the 2012 movie Return of the Killer Shrews, which starred John Schneider. Schneider also appeared in The Dukes of Hazzard. 2 Hurst alongside fellow Dukes of Hazzard stars John Schneider, Catherine Bach, Ben Jones, Tom Wopat Credit: Shutterstock Editorial More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos . Like us on Facebook at
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Brooklyn Beckham makes sweet family gesture sparking hopes of an end to bitter feud
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BROOKLYN Beckham tonight paid a sweet tribute to a family member sparking hopes that the bitter feud could soon end. The 26-year-old reportedly cut off all contact with his parents and siblings amid an ongoing fallout. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Brooklyn Beckham has paid tribute to his nan, Sandra Credit: Instagram 4 The 26-year-old still isn't seeing eye to eye with his immediate family Credit: Instagram But his love for his nan Sandra, 76, hasn't diminished and he has wished her a heartfelt happy birthday. Alongside a picture of him and his grandma posted on Instagram, he wrote: "Happy birthday nanny xx love you so much." Though it is his first public acknowledgement of his family in many months, there are still seemingly many hurdles to overcome. Last month Brooklyn completely snubbed dad David's 50th birthday celebrations, failing to attend his parties or pay tribute to him on social media. Nor did he congratulate his dad after news emerged of his knighthood. Yet yesterday Brooklyn wished his father-in-law Nelson a happy birthday with a very public display of support for the 83-year-old billionaire businessman. On Monday, there was a snub the other way when Victoria and David Beckham didn't acknowledge an anniversary post Brooklyn made in which he paid tribute to his actress wife, who is said to have a frosty relationship with her mother-in-law. The couple were cheered on by Brooklyn's Godfather, Elton John, who called them "the sweetest, most loving couple". It's not known whether or not Elton's supportive comment have affected his friendship with David and Victoria. According to The Mail, Brooklyn's family - which include Romeo, 22, Cruz, 20, and Harper, 13 - refer to the aspiring chef as 'The Hostage'. Victoria Beckham and Mollie King pay sweet Father's Day tributes with heartfelt messages as celebs follow suit It has been reported he now spends most of his evenings alone with his wife, watching TV by the fire and running her baths. Brooklyn, who lives in LA, appeared to previously take a swipe at his family on Instagram when he posted a video with Nicola amid claims she was at the heart of the falling out. He emphasised his 'choice' to stick by her, writing: "My whole world x I will love you forever x I always choose you baby x you're the most amazing person i know xx me and you forever baby." 4 Brooklyn is besotted with wife Nicola Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
