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Joe Jonas looks like he's shaping up to be a fine fighter ... emphasis on fine.

We got Jonas Bro #2 out in Bev Hills where he was practicing his hook and uppercut against women's boxing champ Ava Knight, showing off his sculpted bod in the process.

He's been training hard lately, and so has Nick. So we gotta ask ...

Y'know those Denzel Washington memes about his moustache that you've been laughing about -- well, Denzel ain't laughing. At all. In fact, he's got some strong words for the Internet.

For the first time, Denzel talked about all those images that popped up after he went to the Pacquiao-Mayweather fight sporting a Yosemite Sam handlebar moustache. The Internet had a field day (seriously, Google it) ... but when entertainment host Xilla brought it up, Denzel got gangsta.

Check out the clip -- Xilla simply asked what he thought about the memes, and DW said, "If I had my wallet I'd show you." It gets worse after that.

Btw, the real reason for the facial hair -- Denzel was filming 'Magnificent Seven' at the time with director Antoine Fuqua ... who's sitting next to him in this clip.

"King Kong ain't got nuthin' on me" ... definitely comes to mind here.

Norm Macdonald says the security guard who violently took out the Ryan Lochte protester at "Dancing with the Stars" is just like Ray Lewis ... except he didn't kill anyone.

Norm was at LAX with Fred Stoller when we showed them the crazy video of the Lochte incident ... and that's when Norm did what Norm does, he cracked a hilarious joke.

For the record ... Ray was charged with murder back in 2000 following an incident after a Super Bowl party in Atlanta. But the charge was dismissed and he later pled guilty to obstruction of justice.

The Dallas Cowboys could be the next Cinderella team in the NFL thanks to Dak Prescott ... so says Barry Switzer.

The ex-Cowboys coach was in D.C. Wednesday where he raved about Jerry Jones -- and then gave a pretty optimistic outlook on the season to Dallas fans.

Yes, Allen Iverson's brand new Hall of Fame trophy is still at his hotel in Springfield, MA ... but it's not because he forgot to bring it home -- he left it on purpose, so says a rep for the H.O.F.

The pic of Iverson's trophy -- posted by The Toucher and Rich Show -- blew up on Reddit this morning ... with people clowning A.I. for being so absent-minded, he couldn't even remember to pack up the hardware he JUST got this weekend.

But a rep for the Basketball Hall of Famer says it's not how it appears -- Iverson intentionally left the trophy at the Sheraton Hotel so it could be safely shipped to his home.

"About half of the players in the past 12 years have done this," says Fran Judkins, Senior Director of Professional Relations.

"[Inductees] leave their trophies at the hotel so they don’t have to worry about taking them on a plane or traveling with the extra luggage."

"The hotel staff knows about this, they call me and let me know when I can pick up the trophies to ship to their houses."

"This is a very common thing to do. I also have another trophy that was left at the hotel."

Don't believe this crap about Jeff Fisher benching Jared Goff for Week 1 so he could "sense and absorb the pressures" of the NFL ... he DOESN'T TRUST THE ROOKIE ... so says Tony Gonzalez.

"Coach Fisher's been around for a long time," Gonzalez says ... "Obviously he doesn't trust him enough to even dress him ... so that says a lot right there."

Goff -- the #1 overall pick in the draft -- was listed as the 3rd string QB for Week 1 ... and was in street clothes as the Rams got blown out by the 49ers.

Fisher told the media he doesn't want to rush Goff -- even though the team traded SIX DRAFT PICKS to get him. Fisher had said he was pleased with Goff's progress.

Yeah, right.

Kevin Durant got a huge ovation at his new home stadium Tuesday night -- when Drake brought out the Warriors star at his concert at Oracle Arena ... and praised him as his "brother."

Drake is a huge Toronto Raptors fan -- and even works for the team -- but he's clearly got love for the Golden State Warriors superstar.

In fact, he recently shouted KD out on "Weston Road Flows" -- a track on his album "Views."

Don't EVER question Antonio Gates in your fantasy football lineup -- START HIM ... so says the tight end himself.

We got the Chargers legend out in L.A. Tuesday and he scoffed at the idea that anyone would consider sitting him vs. the Jaguars this weekend ... even after a not-so-great Week 1.

There's more ... we also asked how the team is doing after the loss of stud WR Keenan Allen and how the team's responding to the addition of Joey Bosa.

Mr. Las Vegas LOVES the idea of the Raiders moving to Sin City -- with Wayne Newton telling TMZ Sports if it actually does happen, he wants to buy a piece of the team!

Of course, there's been A LOT of talk about the Silver and Black heading to Vegas in the near future -- with owner Mark Davis even snatching up the domain LasVegasRaiders.com.

Ray Rice hit the gym HARD Tuesday -- continuing to train to play in the NFL this season ... and sources tell TMZ Sports multiple teams are inquiring about him.

LeBron James' world could collide with the Kardashian family ... soon ... because his mother's fiance is putting the full-court press on Kris Jenner to manage his rap career.

Actress Lyssa Roberts -- the Wimbledon streaker from "7 Days in Hell" -- has at least part of a backside grab mastered.

Not hard to figure out which part, once you take a look at her coasting along the Playa del Rey beach boardwalk.

USC has banned linebacker Osa Masina from campus while authorities investigate allegations he raped a woman back in July ... this according to Masina's attorney.

TMZ Sports broke the story ... officials are investigating allegations that Masina and Don Hill had sex with a woman who claims she was drugged up and near unconscious at Hill's L.A. apartment back in July.

The alleged victim told police 19-year-old Masina recorded the incident and Snapchatted it to her ex-boyfriend -- a football player who plays for the University of Arizona.

The woman claims Masina then raped her on a 2nd occasion in Utah later that month.

USC had previously suspended Masina from the football team -- but now his attorney Greg Skordas has told the Daily Trojan he's been banned from being on the campus altogether.

"He's now been removed from the school all together, not just the football team. He's not allowed to practice. He's not even allowed to be on the campus."

Skordas said Masina learned about the decision on Friday night and has returned to his home in Utah.

When reached for comment, USC told TMZ Sports they could not comment on Masina's status with the university ... only saying he has been suspended from any participation with the football team.

Tennessee Titans linebacker Avery Williamson says he was conflicted about wearing special cleats to pay tribute to 9/11 victims ... so he asked for advice from the man upstairs ... and God told him to lace up.

As you've probably heard, Williamson said he was concerned about his cleats being a distraction -- and even possibly earning him a fine from the NFL -- and waffled about the footwear.

Check out the clip ... Williamson explains how he prayed for an answer -- and got one.

There's more ... Williamson also says he got love on Sunday from one of the people holding the American flag during the National Anthem -- and it's the kind of story that gives you the tingles.

UFC stud Mickey Gall says it was "an honor" to be spoofed by WWE after his fight with CM Punk -- but admits, it was probably meant to be a shot at the former wrestler.

Gall appeared on the "TMZ Sports" TV show (airs Tuesday night on FS1) -- when we asked about WWE recreating the UFC 203 match at the "Backlash" Pay-Per-View event the next day.

"That's cool, man," Gall said ... "It's an honor."

As for what inspired the spoof, Gall says ... "I think it's not so much me but their feelings against him ... so, I guess thats kinda crappy. But you know, hey, I loved it."

And, now that he's a famous athlete, we asked which Kardashian he wants to bang. Check out his answer.

There's a lot more on the show tonight -- and Gall tells us which big UFC event he's campaigning to fight at next.