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    KSI targets revenge fight against Floyd Mayweather and wants to ‘KILL’ boxing legend for how he treated brother Deji

    KSI is out to gain revenge against Floyd Mayweather for how the boxing legend treated his younger brother Deji. Mayweather faced YouTuber Deji in a shock exhibition bout in Dubai in 2022. KSI wants to fight Floyd MayweatherCredit: GettyMayweather faced KSI’s younger brother DejiCredit: Global Titans But the American icon was accused of forcing Deji into boxing in smaller 10oz gloves on the night of the bout – opposed to a bigger 14oz pair.It was also claimed Mayweather refused to take it easy on his inexperienced opponent despite a verbal agreement to do so.Older brother KSI is still seething with the Hall of Fame great and wants to settle it in the ring. His trainer Alexis Demetriades told SunSport: “There’s a personal thing there with Deji, JJ’s upset with Mayweather. There’s a personal thing.READ MORE IN boxing”They changed the gloves from 14s to 10s on the night, they gave him danger money, they paid him to do it.”And one of Mayweather’s camp came up to Deji and said, ‘If it gets a little bit hot and you’re in the clinch just tell Floyd to calm down a little bit because it’s an exhibition and he’ll be with you.”At one point, Deji was like, ‘S***, it’s getting a little bit hot.’ And Mayweather was like, ‘F*** you. I’m Floyd Mayweather’, and tried to kill him.'”That’s JJ’s little brother. So there’s animosity there, there’s an appetite for that fight for JJ, he thinks he’s a p***k.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMayweather, 47, officially retired in 2017 after beating ex-UFC champion Conor McGregor, 35.But he has continued to box in exhibitions since against stars of the social media, MMA and boxing world. Watch as bare-knuckle boxer is dazed so badly from brutal punch that he starts fighting the REF in wild scenesAmong those have been YouTuber Logan Paul, 29, and KSI’s brother Deji, 27.But coach Demetriades insisted KSI, 31, is not interested in an exhibition against Mayweather and instead wants redemption. Demetriades said: “He’s going to try and kill him. There’s animosity there. It’s on sight. Like JJ wants to kill him. That’s a fight he wants.”It’s nuts, it’s crazy to say though, isn’t it? You’ve got a YouTuber that wants to fight Floyd Mayweather.”Mayweather returns on August 24 in Mexico against John Gotti III -grandson of the notorious mob boss. He’s going to try and kill him. There’s animosity there. It’s on sight. Like JJ wants to kill him. That’s a fight he wants.KSI’s coach Alexis Demetriades Gotti III was disqualified last June and a brawl broke out in the ring afterwards to fuel demand for a rematch. KSI is back in the ring on August 31 in a wild 2v1 handicap bout against Anthony Taylor, 35, and Slim Albaher, 29.But Demetriades insisted Mayweather is still in their sights and a fight KSI is confident of winning.He said: “It’s how you win it, of course. It’s understanding what a win is, wins don’t always mean knockouts.”There’s tangibles, right? Logan’s fought Floyd, Deji’s fought Floyd. JJ’s been in the ring with both those guys, there’s a tangible.READ MORE SUN STORIES”It’s not like it’s MMA maths or boxing maths where if this guy beats that guy then I can beat that guy.”But there’s a tangible, you know what you’re dealing with a little bit.” More

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    Chris Eubank Jr makes major career change as he eyes huge Canelo Alvarez fight and two British grudge bouts

    CHRIS EUBANK JR has found a new home for his boxing career. The son of British icon Eubank Sr has penned a “historic” deal with Sky Sports and promotional partner Boxxer. Chris Eubank Jr has signed for Boxxer and Sky SportsCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunEubank’s last five bouts have all been on Sky – the last two coming on pay-per-view against Liam Smith. He was shockingly knocked out by Smith, 35, in January 2023 but avenged the loss with an equally savage stoppage last September. But Eubank has not boxed since despite recent emerging as a shock contender to face Mexican icon Canelo Alvarez this year. And Canelo was among the four names on his mind after announcing his latest move. READ MORE IN BOXINGEubank, 34, said: “I’ve been in the game for 12 years now and I’m still hungry. I’m still excited. I’m still in love with the sport of boxing. “I’m in a blessed position right now where there are four or five different names out there that are mega fights that everybody wants to see. “Canelo Alvarez, Terence Crawford, Conor Benn, Billy Joe Saunders – and that’s just off the top of my head. “There are many more fights out there that can be made, even domestically, so I’m in an exciting position.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSEubank was beaten by former world champ Saunders, 34, in 2014 and they have been linked with a bitter rematch ever since. In 2022, he signed for a sensational fight against Benn, 26, nearly three decades removed from their fathers’ famous rematch. But the bout was pulled with only days to go after Benn failed a drug test – which he is still serving a British Boxing Board of Control suspension for. The likes of Crawford, 36, and Canelo, 33, have emerged as more surprising names to be linked with Eubank. But the middleweight is among the final shortlist of opponents being considered by Canelo for his anticipated return in September. And promoter Ben Shalom said: “I’m incredibly excited to work with Chris to make sure we fully realise his huge potential and fierce ambition. “We’ve had the privilege of working with Chris on some massive fight nights in the UK and there will be plenty more to come in the UK and worldwide. “He is a bonafide pay-per-view star. The hunger and ambition is there. We can’t wait to see him back in action and involved in some massive fights.” More

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    Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois on track to break Tyson Fury’s stunning record at world title fight

    ANTHONY JOSHUA and Daniel Dubois are on track for a British record-breaking world title fight.Joshua challenges for Dubois’ IBF belt on September 21 at Wembley Stadium. Tyson Fury had 94,000 watch his 2023 win over Dillian WhyteCredit: GettyAnthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois fight at Wembley on September 21Credit: GettyTyson Fury broke the British attendance record in April 2023 when 94,000 packed into Wembley to see him knock out Dillian Whyte.But promoters expect over 100,000 to watch AJ’s domestic dust-up with Triple D.Warren said on talkSPORT: “Oh, it’s massive. I mean, we will be applying to increase the capacity like we did last time when Tyson Fury fought against Dillian Whyte. “And I think we’ve got it, I think we will probably break that record. So it’s really looking good.”READ MORE IN BOXINGJoshua, 34, is no stranger to huge sell-out stadium shows with over 90,000 watching at Wembley in 2017 when he beat Wladimir Klitschko. He has also brought in 75,000 at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium and another 62,000 at Tottenham’s football ground. But his last two bouts have been in Saudi Arabia, with knockout wins over Otto Wallin and ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou.Since then, Fury has been beaten for Oleksandr Usyk who was crowned the undisputed champ.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut in order to proceed to their planned December 21 rematch, Usyk had to vacate the IBF belt. Dubois, 26, was elevated from interim champ following his victory over Filip Hrgovic.Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois nearly come to blows as AJ tells rival ‘don’t disrespect me’And, with a win over Jarrell Miller before that, trainer Don Charles and promoter Warren are full of confidence.Warren said: “A lot of people are making AJ a favourite, and they’re saying AJ is a big puncher and so forth and I hope he comes out and comes to fight because if he lets those big punches go I know that will leave him exposed. “If Daniel clips him, it will knock him out. I think Daniel is the bigger puncher. “Daniel, myself and Don have spoken about this a fair bit and we think it’s a battle of the jabs and I think whoever is throwing those jabs and feeling comfortable will set up the big shots and let them go.”But I genuinely think that Daniel can win this, he’s a young man, he’s fought better opposition in his last three fights than AJ has.”And by the way, AJ has looked good in his last few fights but not against as good opposition as what Daniel has been in with.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Daniel’s dealt with them and he’s stopped them and come through a couple of moments in the fights where he was getting caught.”Certainly in the early stage of the Hrgovic fight but he did a job on him.” More

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    I worked in an ice cream parlour and dreamed of becoming an actor… now I’m following my dad’s iconic boxing footsteps

    SAMI HAMED is hoping the cream will rise to the top of his boxing career having been inspired to follow his legendary dad into the sport.The 26-year-old is the eldest son of British boxing icon Naseem Hamed – who lit up the sport in the 1990s and early 2000s. Sami Hamed with his famous father Prince NaseemCredit: @princesamihamedSami is now following his dad into boxingCredit: @princesamihamedBrothers Aadam Hamed and SamiBut the Hamed name looks set to remain in the sport for years to come through Naz’s sons Aadam and Sami. Aadam is already 1-0 and signed to Hall of Fame promoter Frank Warren – who guided his dad to superstardom decades earlier. Whereas older brother Sami has signed a deal with Misfits Boxing, home to celebrity-style crossover fights. He debuts on August 31 in Dublin on the undercard of YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI and does so as the son of a legend. READ MORE IN BOXINGSami told SunSport: “It’s in my heart and it’s in my DNA. “Obviously, everybody wants to be like their dad but when your dad is knocking everybody out it’s on a another level.”I just want to get in there, I want to show my dad that listen, I can have a good fight as well and pack that dig. “I just want to make my parents proud.”Most read in BoxingSami Hamed: I’m not here to please anyoneSAMI HAMED becomes the latest son of a British boxing legend to try and make his own way in the sport.He follows after Chris Eubank Jr, Conor Benn and Campbell Hatton all followed in the same footsteps. But Hamed will not get drawn into the inevitable comparisons due to come his way. He said: “I’m pretty blessed because my attitude towards the whole thing is, I couldn’t give a c**p what anybody thinks. I’m not here to please anyone.”To be honest, anyone who obviously spends their hard earned money to come and watch me fight, obviously I want to put on a good performance for them.”But in terms of being my dad, me and my brother are never going to be Prince Naseem Hamed, no one’s every going to be that and the sooner people realise that, the better.”CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSNeither Sami or Aadam had amateur careers or ever really considered entering the family boxing business.I was forced to flog meat on doorsteps with social media sensation father…now I’m chasing boxing titlesAadam was once a talented tennis player while Sami had his eyes on the big screen – something he is not yet ready to throw the towel in for. He revealed: “We’ve played tennis, football, all of that.”I wanted to be an actor when I was like 12 years old, all the way to like 15, 16. My heart was set, I really wanted to be on the big screen.”I still feel like I’ve got the potential to do that. I could do a couple of years in boxing and even if I carry on fighting but maybe go to Hollywood and chase my dream in that sense.”Prince Naz is believed to have banked over £40million during his prizefighting career – but his sons were made to earn their own cash. I just want to make my parents proud.Naseem Hamed’s son Sami Sami said: “Before this, I was working in retail for like two and a half years, before that I worked in Creams ice cream parlour when I came out of college when I was like 17 or 18.”So for me now, this does really feel like I’m doing something big with myself and I’m cracking on with something that I can love.”Sami believes the work ethic his famous father installed in him as a youngster is what will allow him to excel in boxing.He said: “My dad’s a Yemeni, whether you’ve got lots of money or not he’s still going to raise you like you’re a Yemeni.”He’s always shown me that he’s never just going to give me or let me have my handout. “He’s always going to make me work for my money and to be honest that’s the whole reason I’m here.”I would have never done it if I didn’t have the previous jobs that I’ve had in the past. READ MORE SUN STORIES”I feel like now, this is a massive opportunity to make it for myself.”Sami, who debuts against vlogger Jesse Clarke, has signed a one-year Misfits deal and wants to fight as many as five times in those 12 months.Sami Hamed has signed for Misfits Boxing More

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    Floyd Mayweather shows off new £1.5million car collection including Rolls-Royce with furry seats – and £85,000 backpack

    FLOYD MAYWEATHER was out to prove why he earned the nickname Money as he showed off his new £1.5million car collection.The boxing legend – who topped Forbes rich list of the decade with over £700MILLION made – has never been shy of flaunting his wealth. Floyd Mayweather showed off his new collection of carsCredit: Instagram / @floydmayweatherHere is a £250,000 Rolls Royce GhostCredit: Instagram / @floydmayweatherAnother Rolls Royce was fitted with Gucci pillowsCredit: Instagram / @floydmayweatherThe seats were all furryCredit: Instagram / @floydmayweatherMayweather also brought a himalayan Gucci backpack worth £85,000Credit: Instagram / @floydmayweatherWhether it’s showing off his multiple mansions, private jets or expensive watches, Mayweather is known to splash the cash. But among his favourite things to buys are cars – and Mayweather has lots of them. In a recent Instagram post, the unbeaten American gave his 29.9m followers a look into just one of his driveways. Parked out front is a black Rolls Royce Ghost, which costs up to £250,000. READ MORE IN BOXINGSitting next to it was a matching black Rolls-Royce Phantom – priced at close to £380,000 – which has £650 Gucci pillows and furry seats. Mayweather was not done there as he revealed his secret purchase, an £85,000 black Mercedes van which is fitted with an Apple TV and espresso machine.He also got himself McLaren GTS, worth £210,000 and had two more black Rolls Royces down the end of the drive. The ring great did not limit his shopping to just cars as he revealed his brand new himalayan Gucci backpack – which fetched for £85,000. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMayweather is the highest-earning fighter of all time with his wins over Manny Pacquiao, 45, and Conor McGregor, 35, making him over £450m alone. And he continues to box in exhibitions even in retirement, boasting of earning up to £15m at a time. His last came against the grandson of notorious New York crime boss John Gotti – which ended in a DQ win before a brawl broke out in the ring. Mayweather, 47, now prepares to rematch Gotti III, 31, on August 24 in Mexico. Inside Floyd Mayweather’s extravagant lifestyle… Mayweather is a regular on his private jetCredit: Instagram @liramsustielHe travels in styleCredit: Instagram @floydmayweatherMayweather earned over £700m in his boxing careerCredit: Instagram @floydmayweatherHe is boxing’s top earnerCredit: InstagramMayweather is never shy of showing off his carsCredit: Refer to CaptionHe has an impressive collectionCredit: Refer to CaptionInside Floyd Mayweather’s gym where boxing legend trained in sweltering heat & forced sparring partners to arrive at 3am More

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    Manny Pacquiao vs Rukiya Anpo: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, undercard as Pacman returns to ring

    MANNY PACQUIAO is back later this month to take on MMA star Rukiya Anpo in a catchweight bout.Anpo is a former K1 super-lightweight champion as a kickboxer, but his fight with Pacquiao will take place under boxing rules.Manny Pacquiao fought DK Yoo in an exhibition match in 2022Credit: AFPPacquiao was originally scheduled to take on Chihiro Suzuki but that fight was nixed in favour of a clash with Anpo.Pacquiao vs Anpo will take place under rules defined as ‘special standing’. One would assume that means boxing rules will be enforced but there has been no confirmation so far.The catchweight will be 152lbs and the fight will be three three-minute rounds long.When is Pacquiao vs Anpo?Pacquiao’s clash against Anpo will take place on Sunday, July 28.The fight will be held at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.The main card is set to start at 5am BST, but the main event will take place much later than that.A ring-walk time for the main event has yet to be confirmed but can be expected at around 10am BST.What channel is it and can it be live streamed?Pacquiao vs Anpo will be shown live on RIZIN PPV.You can live stream the action from Rizin,tv, which is available for download onto your mobile, tablet device and Smart TV.The fight will cost $19.99 (£15.60) to order on pay-per-view.Pacquiao vs Suzuki full cardManny Pacquiao vs Rukiya AnpoMikuru Asakura vs Ren HiramotoH. Ougikubo vs Makoto ShinryuYutaka Saito vs Yuta KuboR. Ashizawa vs Koji TanakaHiroaki Suzuki vs Ren SugiyamaJohn Dodson vs Takaki SoyaTai Emery vs Charisa SigalaHideo Tokoro vs Hiroya KondoRena Kubota vs Kate Oyama More

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    Watch as Nate Diaz has entire room laughing with two-word response to winning Conor McGregor £1.2million

    NATE DIAZ had the room in laughter with his two-word response to winning Conor McGregor £1.2million. The pair share one of the most iconic UFC rivalries of all time, with the score tied at one apiece after their classic two-fight series.Nate Diaz responding to Conor McGregor winning £1.2m for betting on himThe pair share one of the most iconic UFC rivalries of all timeCredit: Getty – ContributorBut despite the bad blood, McGregor still backed Diaz to beat Jorge Masvidal in their boxing rematch. The Irishman lumped on £390,000 and won back £1.2m after Diaz beat Masvidal on points.Diaz was told about McGregor’s wager and subsequent winnings at the press conference but he just replied: “That’s cool.” Laughter broke out in the room as McGregor later posted: “I make ya so much money you can swim in it!” READ MORE ON UFCDiaz, 39, famously became the first to beat McGregor, 35, in the UFC with a submission win in March 2016. But he lost the rematch five years later and a trilogy bout has since failed to materialise.Meanwhile, Diaz has crossed over to boxing and lost his debut to YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in August 2023,But he bounced back with victory over Masvidal, 39, who had won their initial 2019 fight.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIn the aftermath, Diaz called out Paul, 27, to a rematch as well as UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards, 32, who beat him in 2021. Diaz said: “I’m gonna beat Jake Paul’s f***ing ass. I’m down to fight the highest-ranked boxer that I can find.Nate Diaz calls out Jake Paul to rematch after beating Jorge Masvidal”My main objective has always been to be the best fighter in the world so I want to go back and get the UFC title.”Leon Edwards, Jake Paul and anybody the f*** else, you’re dead.”Jorge Masvidal was beaten by Nate Diaz in their boxing rematchCredit: Getty More

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    I sparred Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury but another Brit pair including 19-year-old are hardest punchers I ever faced

    LAWRENCE OKOLIE has sparred Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury – but two hitters stand out among the lot. Former cruiserweight champion Okolie himself is one of the most feared punchers in the world with 15 knockouts in 20 wins. Tyson Fury before his May 2024 fight with Oleksandr UsykCredit: GettyAnthony Joshua poses after knocking out Francis NgannouCredit: ReutersHis long 6ft 5in frame and speed made the 2016 Olympian a sought-after sparring partner for the world’s top names.Fury brought Okolie into his camp before fighting Deontay Wilder for the first time in 2018. And AJ sparred with the WBC bridgerweight champ several times over the years.Joshua now challenges for the IBF world title on September 21 against Daniel Dubois – with whom Okolie has also shared the ring.READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd he named Dubois – along with 19-year-old sensation Moses Itauma – as the two hardest-hitters he has come across.Okolie, 31, told BoxNation: “I think he’s probably one of the hardest punchers. “Him and Moses Itauma are the two hardest punchers I’ve been in the ring with, whether that’s sparring or fights.”Itauma is 9-0 with seven KOs and has been compared to a prime teenage Mike Tyson.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd Okolie tipped the youngster to go all the way in the sport. He said: “He could be definitely. I feel like it depends on who at his age is coming up right now. Tyson Fury’s sparring partner and ‘Britain’s Mike Tyson’ to train with Anthony Joshua after linking up with new coach”He has a lot of skill and speed and punching power so we’ll see.”Lawrence Okolie with Daniel DuboisCredit: @lawrenceokolieBritish teenage sensation Moses ItaumaCredit: Getty More