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Jake Paul Retires From Influencer Boxing To Focus On Pro Career

Photo: Jake Paul / Instagram   Jake Paul , the popular YouTuber-turned-boxer, has officially retired from influencer boxing. However, his journey as a professional boxer is just getting started. Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), Paul’s management team, made the announcement, confirming that Paul is now fully focused on competing at the highest level of boxing. Paul, nicknamed “El Gallo,” is aiming for a potential fight with Canelo Alvarez , the IBF, WBC, and WBO super middleweight champion. Replacing Paul in the influencer boxing spotlight is AnEsonGib, who recently defeated “Slim” in a match at Misfits Boxing 19. MVP praised Paul’s record in influencer boxing, where he went 2-0 with two knockouts, calling him “the best there was, is, and ever will be.” Photo: Jake Paul, Mike Tyson / Instagram   Paul’s professional record now stands at 11-1, with seven knockouts. He made his pro debut by defeating AnEsonGib and later knocked out NBA star Nate Robinson . His latest fight was a c...

Chael Sonnen Says Pro Boxers Calling Out Jake Paul ‘Should Be Ashamed’

Photo: Chael Sonnen / Instagram Chael Sonnen , former UFC fighter and current analyst, thinks professional boxers now challenging Jake Paul are only interested in his fame and success. Sonnen shared his thoughts on his YouTube channel, saying these fighters had no interest in Paul when he first started boxing. Jake Paul, who began his career fighting fellow YouTuber AnEsonGib and retired NBA player Nate Robinson , has since taken on aging MMA stars like Anderson Silva and Tyron Woodley. Recently, Paul defeated 58-year-old Mike Tyson in a highly watched match, boosting his popularity even further. Sonnen criticized boxers now calling Paul out, saying they didn’t want to fight him before he became a star. “These boxers who suddenly found their courage should be ashamed,” Sonnen said. “They didn’t want to fight him when he was starting out. Why now, when they know he’s good?” Photo: Chael Sonnen / Instagram   Paul’s record is now 11-1, but critics argue he hasn’t faced serious boxi...

Former NBA Stars Support Patrick Beverley’s Decision To Leave NBA For Overseas Team

Photo: Patrick Beverley (Instagram) Patrick Beverley , a former LA Clippers guard and 12-year NBA veteran, recently explained his decision to leave the NBA and join Hapoel Tel Aviv BC, a team in the Israeli Basketball Premier League. Beverley shared his thoughts on his podcast, saying, "I get to play basketball.  In my European career, I was MVP of the same league I'm going back to... In the NBA, I had to play different roles, but now I get to be the go-to guy again." Beverley reflected on his NBA career, mentioning how he enjoyed his time in the league but felt limited in his role.  He recalled a time with the Milwaukee Bucks when he had a standout game, only to see his role change when other players returned from injury. This shift led him to choose a new path where he could be the main focus on the court. Photo: Patrick Beverley (Instagram) SportsCenter shared Beverley’s comments on Instagram, which quickly went viral with over 279,000 likes and 2,900 comments. Several...

NBA Star Nate Robinson Urgently Seeks Kidney Transplant To Survive

Photo: Instagram/Nate Robinson Former NBA player Nate Robinson is in urgent need of a kidney transplant to survive.  The former slam dunk champion has been battling kidney failure for six years and fears he may not have much time left if he doesn't receive a replacement organ soon. "I know that I don't have long if I can't get a kidney," Robinson revealed in an interview with the Daily Mail. "I know I'm not going to have long to live. So I just want to make the best of it as much as I can." Photo: Instagram/Nate Robinson Robinson first disclosed his renal kidney failure struggle in 2022, after privately dealing with it for four years. Despite the challenges, he has been determined to raise awareness and be a voice for others facing similar health issues. Using a dialysis machine to clean his blood and remove toxins has become a lifeline for Robinson. He undergoes dialysis sessions for four hours, three days a week, without which he believes he wouldn...