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    Dalton Smith vs Walid Ouizza LIVE RESULT: Smith blasts away Ouizza inside ONE ROUND, Scotney defends titles

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    DALTON SMITH blasted away Walid Ouizza with a stunning first-round KO to win the European super-lightweight title.Sheffield star Smith is now looking ahead to break into the world title picture.Elsewhere on a stacked undercard in Nottingham, Ellie Scotney defended IBF and WBO super bantamweight titles against Mea Motu – despite picking up a horror cut in the victory.Start time: 7pmMain event ring walks: 10pm approxLive stream/ TV channel: DAZNCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow ALL of the latest updates below…COMEBACK KINGConah Walker was 9-1 down and destined to lose his British title bid…Copy linkCopiedWHIZZ AIRDalton Smith was magnificent.But his opponent was dangerously overmatched.Copy linkCopiedWHAM, BAM, DALTON THE MANRound one and doneCopy linkCopiedDADDY COOLFather and trainer Grant Smith says: “We worked on certain shots that landed today and finished it.”I know he can be a world champion, and he is showing the business in here.”He will be boxing for the WBC world title next.”Copy linkCopiedSTRAP SEASONThe champ says: “Tonight I knew I would come here and perform. Because I am hungrier than ever.”I prepared for 12 rounds, he had never been stopped, so I will only get better.”I hope Walid is alright, he was respectful all week.”Nobody will blow smoke up my a*** but my dad praised me tonight and he never does that in camp.”I want the WBC world title.”Copy linkCopiedMR SMITHAssassin-like skills from the Sheffield Wednesday man.The opponent was appalling and the EBU should look at that.But the performance was superb.Copy linkCopiedSMITH VS OUIZZA R1Dalton “Thunder” Smith smoothly enters fittingly to “Thunderstruck” by ACDC & Arctic Monkeys. DING DING! Dalton smith starts fast with a hook and a repeated 1-2.Dalton smith is circling Ouizza and firing multiple monstrous combinations and as quick as it started, it has finished!Unbelievable, they call him “Thunder” and he followed up with a lightning finish.Copy linkCopiedDALT-ON NEXTDalton Smith’s back after his last win against Jose Zepeda to fight Frenchman Walid Ouizza for the vacant European super-lightweight belt.The much fancied Adam Azim fight has not yet happened due to politics but, after this win, Smith will have to focus on the world titles.Copy linkCopiedWALKING ON AIRThe champ says: “I always knew I could get here, I always do it the hard way.”I never take the easy route, I find a way.”I knew to stab the body and the head shot would come.”This was our dream to become British champion and now I want to try world honours. Show me the Money!”He’s a good boxer – but I am a dog.”Copy linkCopiedCONAH THE BARBARIANWalker was 9-1 down and lucky to be let out for the final few rounds.But Harry Scarff threw out a lazy left hand and Walker ripped up the script.Absolutely magnificent boxing.Walker said the Lonsdale belt would be his world title – he topped his Everest.Copy linkCopiedWALKER WONDERLANDA right-hand from the heavens shattered Scarff’s giant lead and chin.He climbed too his feet but was out on his feet.Walker steamed in and grabbed the Lonsdale belt.Magnificent!Copy linkCopiedWALKER WINS R11 KO!Unbelievable!Super!Scarff got tired to complacent and caught.Walker did the full Rocky story!Copy linkCopiedScarff vs Walker R10Walker refuses to give up and tags Scarff with a left hook.But he must be running on fumes now after spending half an hour chasing Scarff around Nottingham.Everytime Walker gets a whiff of success, Scarff tags him a two or three punch combination.It’s been a clinic from Horrible Harry.Copy linkCopiedScarff vs Walker R9Two stunning uppercuts from Scarff land and Walker looks stung for the first time.Walker grazes him again with a lead left hook but only when Scarff gets lazy or tries to nick a breather.This version of Harry Scarff is a menace for any British welterweight, the Derby lad has never looked so good.Copy linkCopiedScarff vs Walker R8Scarff picking his punches now and Walker looking for a Hail Mary.The ref calls them in again for a warning, after Walker rubs his head into Scarff’s face during a clinch.Walker’s corner yell “he’s knackered”. But what does Walker have left either?Copy linkCopiedScarff vs Walker R7Conah Walker refuses to quit but he also refuses to change his gameplan.Walker wrestles Scarff to the ground and he enjoys a brief break.The ref calls them together to stop the handbags.Maybe Scarff is tiring? Walker has not stopped chasing him, so we will see conditioning soon.Copy linkCopiedScarff vs Walker R6Scarff banks another round without barely breaking a sweat.Walker needs a total change of plan or to be falled out.It’s 6-0 and only half time.Any subs?Copy linkCopiedScarff vs Walker R5Scarff ended the fourth with a little showboat and celebration.Walker is as game as can be but just too small and limited.Scarff could only lose this now by getting complacent and clipped.Walker’s corner should have a look after seven or eight rounds because he will have little way or chance of winning. Copy linkCopiedScarff vs Walker R4Scarff is putting on a clinic here, making Walker look like a novice.Walker’s right cheek is swelling up from the constant southpaw jabs poking at his eye.Walker lands a right low on Scarff and he highlights it to the ref.Rodney is beating Delboy in this welterweight battle of little versus large.Copy linkCopiedScarff vs Walker R3Harry Scarff living up to his ‘Horrible’ nickname, making life difficult for Walker to get going.Scarff controls the fight on his backfoot, luring Walker on to dig after dig.Walker lands a punch right on the bell but Scarff, knowing he has banked another stanza.Copy linkCopiedScarff vs Walker R2Beautiful textbook boxing from Scarff, a one-two-hook scores brilliantly and secures him the round.Walker might wear him down, or he might let more and more rounds slip away.Scarff is 2-0 up and enjoying it.Copy linkCopiedScarff vs Walker R2Walker kicks into gear, attacking Scarff’s long trunk.But Scarff is so clever with a counter and a pivot and another blow.Walker grazes Scarff’s face with a leaping left hook but he smiles back and pings out his jab again.Copy linkCopiedScarff vs Walker R1Rangey Scarff jabs from his tall posture while Walker tries to duck and weave under his jab.Southpaw Scarff looks a foot taller and he clips and prods from distance.Walker is catching most digs on his high guard but he hasn’t landed back yet.Copy linkCopiedScarff vs Walker R1Walker enjoys his ringwalk, bumping fists with his fans in the Nottingham arena.But he gets a few boos with Scarff’s diehard followers.Scarff looks more focused and his team hold aloft his hard-earned 147lbs titles.Copy linkCopiedScarff vs WalkerHarry Scarff puts his British and Commonwealth welterweight titles on the line against Conah Walker now.Two tough and honest boys who have rebuilt from three defeats each.There’s been a nice bit of needle in the build-up, real and intense but not OTT.Derby versus Wolverhampton in some proper British boxing for the Lonsdale belt.Copy linkCopied More

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      Boxer Ellie Scotney suffers horror cut and left with blood gushing down face but manages to defend world titles

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      ELLIE SCOTNEY survived a first-round slashed eye to defend her IBF and WBA super-bantamweight world titles.The 26-year-old Catford queen went toe-to-toe with New Zealand warrior Mea Motu and was a bloody mess before the end of the opener.Ellie Scotney survived a first round slashed eye to defend her beltsCredit: ReutersScotney remains the IBF and WBA champCredit: GettyHer brilliant movement helped her against the constant Motu attacksCredit: GettyBut her cutman played a blinder and Scotney picked apart her relentless Kiwi opponent to land a unanimous decision, with all three judges calling it: 99-91.Both 122lb women threw early hooks to the head but Scotney started taking control with her jab.Motu, 35, did land an early right and Scotney was left with a bruise on her left cheekbone – and seconds later she was cut.As she walked back to her corner, Scotney was leaking loads out of her left eye but her cutman was rapidly working on the case.READ MORE IN BOXING Motu was raw and tough but constant and mean.Scotney was the sharper and smarter but Motu was a typical All Black and always coming forward in waves.Scotney found her range in the third and was able to pick Motu off but the tough challenger wasn’t taking a backward step.Motu was always on the front foot, but it was Scotney who had the better lateral movement and was controlling the fight on the edges of the ring.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSMotu made a vicious start to the fourth, with a couple of right hands but Scotney coped and used her superior skills to dominate the backend of the session.The fifth was a wrestle until Scotney scored with body blows and a peach of a left hook to Motu’s face.Misfits Boxing star speaks out after collapsing following loss to Darren TillAnd with her cut just threatening to worsen, Scotney scored with a couple of crisp digs just before the bell.And, by the sixth session, Scotney’s class was showing as she landed lead left hooks and danced out of danger sweetly.Relentless Motu never stopped marching forward for another scrum but Scotney was tagging her regularly and a right hook was the pick of the seventh round.Scotney’s right hand was superb in the eighth, as a straight, a hook and an uppercut. Motu was a greedy punchbag walking on to every punch.And she kept her cool in the final two stanzas to keep hold of her belts and hopefully move on to adding more.The champ said: “I am not too happy with my performance, I hurt her at times but I looked for too many single shots.”She was a tough girl, 20-0, so I hope people put more respect on my name now.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I wasn’t born with this nose, I’m from Catford so I grew up having fights, but my trainer Shane managed to tame it in there tonight.”Of course I want to be undisputed, I want the two missing belts but I need those girls to take the fights too, otherwise I will go up to featherweight and fight Skye Nicolson.” More

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      Anthony Joshua in line for shock trilogy fight as Tyson Fury showdown hangs in balance after Gypsy King’s to retirement

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA could be in line for a shock trilogy fight following Tyson Fury’s retirement.The long overdue Battle of Britain seemingly went up in smoke earlier this month when the Fury announced his FIFTH retirement.Anthony Joshua was seemingly on course to finally fight Tyson Fury later this yearCredit: REUTERSBut Fury has thrown a spanner into the works of a mega fight by retiringCredit: REUTERSLong-time rival Dillian Whyte is down to fight AJ nextCredit: GETTYTeam Joshua are currently exploring options for the Olympian, although they’re confident Fury can be coaxed out of his latest “retirement”.But long-time rival Dillian Whyte is more than willing to be the Watford warrior’s next dance partner should the Gypsy King opt not to fight again.The Brixton Bodysnatcher told Sky Sports: “[Joshua] Sounds perfect for me.”They don’t need to ask me twice.READ MORE ON AJ”They talk about me as an option, but they haven’t said anything to me, so it’s just negotiation tactics from them.”Whyte and Joshua have twice shared the ring with on another, with the first of their meetings coming the amateurs.Whyte won the pair’s encounter back in 2009 via decision, although AJ brutally exacted his revenge six years later with seventh-round KO at the O2 Arena.The pair, 36 and 35 respectively, were due to renew their rivalry in August 2023.Most read in SportJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSHow AJ punched his way to the topANTHONY JOSHUA punched his way to the top of the world before being knocked off his perch.But their third encounter fell through when it emerged Whyte had failed a pre-fight drug test.Joshua is at a career crossroads following a crushing fifth-round KO loss to Daniel Dubois in their Wembley war last September.Tyson Fury retires from boxing with cryptic ‘Dick Turpin wore a mask’ jibe to leave Anthony Joshua fight dead in water And Whyte believes his rival’s best days are well and truly behind him.He said of AJ: “If he wants to fight, then all they’ve got to do is call me. “I’m always up for fighting AJ.”No problem for me. However, personally, I think he’s finished.”It’s not beyond the realms of possibility that the long-awaited domestic dust-up between Joshua and Fury comes to fruition later this year.Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte have fought one another twiceCredit: GettyLong-time AJ pal and promoter Eddie Hearn told The Daily Mail: “None of us know what Fury will do next.”But if we are to see the fight in the summer, he would probably have to come out of retirement in the next three or four weeks.“After that, the summer gets difficult for a fight of this size.READ MORE SUN STORIES”The future? Hopefully – I think he will be back, but it’s in his hands”For AJ, we have options to pursue and we are looking at them currently.” More

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      Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn ANNOUNCED with date and venue revealed three years after drug ban scuppered huge UK fight

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR and Conor Benn finally have a date announced for their grudge fight – three years after it was first KOd. The born rivals – whose dads share one of Britain’s most celebrated rivalries – collide on April 26 at Tottenham’s 62,000-seat stadium. Chris Eubank Jr facing off with Conor BennCredit: GETTYIt will see Benn jump TWO divisions from the 147lb welterweight class to 160lb where Eubank campaigns as a middleweight. The two were first set for an October 2022 catchweight clash at the O2 Arena. But the 157lb pay-per-view bout was scrapped with just days to go after Benn failed two Voluntary Anti-Doping Association tests. The unbeaten welterweight contender then had the fight of his life to try and prove his innocence and get his career back on track. read more in boxing Benn, 28, was later charged by UK Anti-Doping and a bitter dispute with the British Boxing Board of Control ensued after the fighter was stripped of his license. It saw him take his career to America, where he had two routine wins up at super-welterweight against Rodolfo Orozco and Peter Dobson. Eubank, 35, meanwhile went onto have a double header with Liam Smith, 36, losing the first by KO before winning the rematch by stoppage. He then beat Kamil Szeremeta in his last bout in October – with Benn ringside in Saudi Arabia. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollowing his seventh-round stoppage of Szeremeta, 35, he faced off with Benn in the ring fuelling speculation their bitter bout was back on. And a month later, UKAD released a statement to confirm Benn’s ban had been lifted – clearing him to fight on home soil again. Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn square up as Neymar ‘acts like guest referee’ in baffling scenesBut while Eubank continued to claim a deal was close to being struck, Benn suggested he was focussing on WBC welterweight champ Mario Barrios, 29. That was while a purse split between Eubank and Benn brewed in the background. But after Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh entered the frame – disputes over money or anything else were soon resolved. The fight, however, will not be promoted Alalshikh’s Riyadh Season.It will instead be the showpiece bout of the first-ever Ring Magazine card.The family history dates back to the 1990s, when Eubank Sr defeated Benn’s dad Nigel. They then controversially drew in their 1993 rematch three years later. The two formed a friendship in later years, conducting evening speaking tours across the UK. But their sons’ British beef is yet to be settled.Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank Sr fought twice in the 90’sCredit: GettyThe pair have put their once bitter rivalry behind themCredit: GETTYThe Tottenham tussle between Eubank Jr and Benn will be preceded by four mouth-watering bouts.Former WBO light-middleweight champ Liam Smith will be in action against Aaron McKenna. Recently deposed WBO cruiserweight titleholder Chris Billiam-Smith will look to get back to winning ways against Brandon Glanton.A trilogy fight between long-time light-heavyweight rivals Anthony Yarde and Lyndon Arthur also features on the cards.A tasty cruiserweight clash between Viddal Riley and Chev Clarke will light the blue touch paper in Tottenham.Benn plans to take the frustrations of the last two-and-a-half years out on Eubank Jr in blistering fashion.Conor Benn has vowed to brutally take his frustrations out on Chris Eubank JrCredit: GETTYDuring an appearance on the Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo Boxing Show, he said: “For me, this is way more personal. “It was commercial before.”I mean it’s a massive commercial fight, but it’s way more personal. “I don’t think I’ve ever felt hatred towards an opponent before. “I don’t think I’ve ever wanted to spitefully knock someone out before. “I know people beg to differ with my fight style, but the reality is, I’ve been through a lot.”I was going through a lot at the time and for him to just carry on the way he did, I took it personally, and I still take it very personally. “To be on the brink of suicide to coming through, to have him coming out with the remarks he was coming out with… which were lies!”READ MORE SUN STORIESHe added: “All of it was lies and I take that very personally. For me, I’m still here standing and breathing and feeling stronger than ever. “So, without a doubt, I’m coming for his head.” More

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      Ellie Scotney vs Mea Motu: Start time, TV channel, live stream, undercard for massive world title fight

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      ELLIE SCOTNEY and Mea Motu collide in a massive world title fight this weekend.The pair are set to go toe-to-toe on Saturday night on the undercard of Dalton Smith vs Walid Ouizza.Ellie Scotney defends her titles in a huge fight on Saturday nightIt will see Scotney defend her IBF and WBO women’s super bantamweight title in her first fight since April.The unbeaten Londoner, who has won all nine of her pro fights, was originally due to face New Zealander Motu in October.But Scotney was forced to pull out a month earlier after suffering an undisclosed injury.Now, Motu will be looking to keep her own 100 per cent record going after racking up her 20th win in October against Shannon O’Connell.The Kiwi accused Scotney of “ducking her” when their initial bout was postponed.And the pair are sure to settle their feud when they step in the ring on Saturday.When is Ellie Scotney vs Mea Motu?Ellie Scotney vs Mea Motu will take place on Saturday, January 25.The card will be live on DAZN from 7pm GMT.Their ring walk is expected to get underway at approximately 8pm GMT.The Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham, UK, will host.What TV channel is Ellie Scotney vs Mea Motu on and can it be live streamed?Ellie Scotney vs Mea Motu will be broadcast live on DAZN.The action will be live-streamed on their website in over 200 countries.Non-members can take out a monthly or annual subscription.Coverage gets underway 7pm GMT.Full cardDalton Smith vs Walid Ouizza – for the vacant European super lightweight titleHarry Scarff vs Conah Walker – for Scarff’s British and Commonwealth welterweight titlesEllie Scotney vs Mea Motu – for Scotney’s IBF and WBO women’s super bantamweight titleIbraheem Sulaimaan vs TBA – Super featherweightHamza Uddin vs Misael Ezequiel Graffioli – FlyweightNico Leivars vs Lewis Morris – Super bantamweightMuhammad Mustafa Ali vs Leonardo Baez – Super bantamweight More

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      Dalton Smith vs Walid Ouizza: Start time, TV channel, live stream, undercard for huge European title fight

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      DALTON SMITH will step into the ring with Walid Ouizza this weekend as the pair do battle for the EBU European title.The super lightweight fighters will take centre stage in Nottingham for the vacant European belt.Dalton Smith fights for the European title this weekendSmith, 27, impressed in his last bout as he stopped Jose Zepeda in the fifth round to add the WBC silver title to his collection.Now the Sheffield star faces an experienced fighter who has beaten two undefeated prospects in his last three fights to earn himself a chance at the title.Ouizza, 33, is on an eight-fight win streak, but only took to the ring once in 2024.While Smith is an undefeated fighter over his 16 career bouts and is ready to lift another belt above his head.When is Dalton Smith vs Walid Ouizza?Dalton Smith vs Walid Ouizza will take place on Saturday, January 25.The card will be live from 7pm (UK Time).The ringwalks for the main event are set to get going at approximately 9.30pm.The Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham will host.What TV channel is Dalton Smith vs Walid Ouizza on and can it be live streamed?Dalton Smith vs Walid Ouizza will be streamed live on DAZN.Fans will need an active DAZN subscription to catch the action.Subscriptions in the UK start from £14.99 per month.Coverage is set to get underway at 7pm.Alternatively, tune in to follow the whole card with SunSport’s live blog.Full cardDalton Smith vs. Walid Ouizza – For the vacant European super lightweight titleHarry Scarff vs. Conah Walker – For Scarff’s British and Commonwealth welterweight titlesEllie Scotney vs. Mea Motu – For Scotney’s IBF and WBO women’s super bantamweight titleIbraheem Sulaimaan vs. TBA – Super featherweightHamza Uddin vs. Misael Ezequiel Graffioli – FlyweightNico Leivars vs. Lewis Morris – Super bantamweightMuhammad Mustafa Ali vs. Leonardo Baez – Super bantamweightTale of the TapesHere’s a look at the TOTT between the pair…Dalton SmithNationality: British  Age: 27Height: 5′ 9.5″Reach: N/ATotal fights: 16Record: 16-0 (12 KOs) Walid OuizzaNationality: French Age: 33Height: N/AReach: N/A Total fights: 21Record: 19-2 (8 KOs)  More

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      Wayne Bridge’s ex breaks silence with cryptic post after he pulled out of KSI fight over John Terry affair joke

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      WAYNE Bridge’s ex Vanessa Perroncel has broken her silence after KSI’s crude joke about her alleged affair with John Terry.The former Chelsea and England left-back was due to step into the ring with the YouTuber on March 29 but dramatically pulled out yesterday.Wayne Bridge dated French model Vanessa PerroncelCredit: Darren FletcherPerroncel was alleged to have had an affair with John TerryCredit: Getty Images – GettyVanessa Perroncel has responded to the latest flare up over the relationshipCredit: PAThe pair went face to face on Saturday night at Misfits 20 – where KSI made a brutal jibe at Bridge’s previous relationship with Vanessa.In 2010, it was claimed John Terry – a former team-mate of Bridge at Chelsea- had an affair with Vanessa the year before – although the ex-model has always denied it.KSI taunted: “Wayne Bridge, aren’t you the guy that let John Terry smash your ex?”That is what you are known for.”READ MORE IN SPORTNow Vanessa has responded with a cryptic post, reading: “The smallest minds often come with the biggest mouths.”Bridge – who famously refused to shake Terry’s hand in the wake of the public scandal – initially appeared to let the comments slide, first responding on Saturday night: “I think that’s just him, innit?”It’s the cameras, what he does, put him in a room on your own he probably doesn’t do it, something could happen.”KSI subsequently wrote on social media: “From playing with him in FIFA Ultimate Team to knocking out Wayne Bridge in the ring at the end of March, what a life.”Most read in BoxingSUN BINGO GET £50 BONUS & 50 FREE SPINS TODAYKSI made petty jibes at Bridge on Saturday nightCredit: X formerly Twitter / @@MF_DAZNXSeriesBridge famously refused to shake former pal Terry’s handCredit: Graham Hughes – The TimesBut hours later Bridge, who shares 18-year-old son Jaydon with Vanessa, revealed that the fight was OFF – insisting the “deeply personal comments crossed a line”.Bridge, 44, confirmed his stance in a shock Instagram story.’Doesn’t actually look half bad’ – Fans stunned as footage of Wayne Bridge boxing TV star emerges ahead of KSI fightThe former 36-cap England international, who has been married to Saturdays star Frankie since 2014, said: “I’m sure a lot of you have seen what happened on Saturday night at the Misfits Boxing event.”Firstly, I think it’s important that I explain my reason for accepting the fight.”I always like to challenge myself. This felt like a good opportunity to go up against an interesting opponent on a big stage.”I have always loved boxing as part of my everyday training routine.”I was fully prepared to train hard and have some fun.”Of course, I expected to face some criticism, but I feel like what was said on Saturday crossed a line.’I’M A FAMILY MAN FIRST'”These are deeply personal comments that affect mine and other families involved in the situation.”I’m a family man first and my priority is protecting them.”My opponent is someone that many children look up to around the world, including my kids.”I hope one day he will look back on this differently. I personally don’t want to be involved in these exchanges.”I will no longer be fighting on 29th March. I’m still looking out for my next big challenge and have some exciting things coming up in 2025.”Thanks for all the love. The support has been overwhelming. I want my friends and family to know how special they are. Deep down I know this is the right thing to do.”Bridge has gathered some boxing experience since retiring from football in 2014.He has twice stepped into the ring and even had an England Boxing licensed amateur bout.The ex-defender beat Made In Chelsea’s Spencer Matthews on points in 2018 – even impressing some fans with his boxing skills.READ MORE SUN STORIESFellow former footballer Danny Simpson – who drew with Danny Aarons on his Misfits Boxing debut last year – supported Bridge’s decision to back out following KSI’s controversial comments.The Leicester City Premier League title winner tweeted: “Disrespecting the ballers. Can’t be having that @KSI @MamsTaylor  @MisfitsBoxing.”Bridge has been married to Saturdays star Frankie since 2014Credit: RexVanessa has always denied the affairCredit: Getty – ContributorBridge and KSI went face-to-face on Saturday nightCredit: Getty More

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      Jake Paul puts Mike Tyson on his shoulders at Donald Trump inauguration party as pair reunite after Netflix fight

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      JAKE PAUL put Mike Tyson on his shoulders as the pair reunited at Donald Trump’s inauguration party.The duo fought in Arlington, Texas last November, with their bout streamed live on Netflix.Jake Paul held former rival Mike Tyson on his shouldersCredit: X @jakepaulPaul defeated Tyson in a boxing match last NovemberCredit: GettyPaul, 28, defeated Tyson, 30 years his senior, via a unanimous decision.The pair infamously clashed ahead of the bout, with Tyson slapping the Problem Child during the weigh-in.But they appeared to be thick as thieves as they linked up yesterday.In a clip posted on Paul’s Instagram account, the tuxedo-clad pair could be seen looking like old pals.READ MORE IN SPORTA beaming Tyson was lifted onto Paul’s shoulders, as dozens of fellow party-goers watched.Iron Mike yelled in delight, with Paul also smiling as Tyson raised his fist into the air.The Problem Child captioned the vid: “Best friends.”Tyson has long been acquainted with Trump.Most read in BoxingSUN BINGO GET £50 BONUS & 50 FREE SPINS TODAYThe pair got to know each other in the 1980s, when the future-President staged several of Tyson’s fights in Atlantic City.Iron Mike went on to tell the New York Post Sports podcast of Trump: “I always remember him from being a good guy, paying me a lot of money.”Jake Paul squashes Conor McGregor feud as UFC star and YouTuber link up for Donald Trump’s inauguration On being at Trump’s inauguration, Paul said in a social media post: “Today is about togetherness in every way. Fists down, unity up.”Honored to be here. God Bless America.”Any American who isn’t in support of Trump after this speech simply hates America and doesn’t want what’s best for this country and the world.”Paul’s older brother Logan was also at the Washington bash, as well as former UFC two-weight champion Conor McGregor.The pair have been linked with a £500million ($610m) boxing exhibition in India later this year.Despite their previous war-of-words, McGregor and the Paul brothers posed for snaps together as they headed to the event.The Paul brothers posed for snaps with Conor McGregorCredit: Instagram / @JakePaul More

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      Inside the toxic world of Misfits boxing…from OnlyFans star ‘choked unconscious’ to vile revenge porn to promote bouts

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      IT’S been at the centre of the controversial new era of boxing with online celebs stepping into the ring to fight anyone who is willing to say yes.But despite scandal after scandal, Misfits boxing attracts millions of fans the world over – and earns eye-watering figures for the fighters on the cards.October 2023’s fight between YouTuber KSI and Tommy Fury was one of the most watched boxing events of the yearCredit: ReutersLogan Paul’s partner Nina Agdal was subjected to misogynistic harassment by Paul’s opponent, ex-MMA fighter Dillon DanisCredit: Instagram / Nina AgdalEx-England footballer Wayne Bridge had to be pulled apart from KSI after the Misfits founder made a brutal John Terry jibeCredit: X formerly Twitter / @@MF_DAZNXSeriesFounded as a way of bringing ‘non-traditional’ fighters together in the ring – meaning YouTubers, TikTokers, and other internet stars – it’s divided sports fans, with some seeing it as having given boxing a new lease of life, while others think it’s made a mockery of the sport.But their taste for controversy and over-the-top hype has seen bouts marred by scandal, while questions have been raised over the dangers of putting inexperienced fighters in the ring.Build-ups to fights have even seen an OnlyFans star get choked unconscious and bitter rivalries that cross the line into harassment – with claims that revenge porn was used to psych out opponents. Yesterday, the spotlight was once again on the promotion company when it was announced that YouTuber KSI – who also founded Misfits – is set to fight former England footballer Wayne Bridge in a bout on the 29th March.Read More FeaturesComing face to face in the AO Arena in Manchester, KSI mocked Bridge over 2010 claims that Chelsea-teammate John Terry had an affair with Bridge’s ex-girlfriend Vanessa Perroncel – which both have since vehemently denied.“Wayne Bridge, aren’t you the guy that let John Terry smash your ex? That is what you are known for,” KSI said, leading to security stepping in to separate the pair.That same evening, boxer Anthony Taylor worried fans after collapsing unconscious, and needing oxygen, following a defeat against ex-UFC fighter Darren Till.And an earlier fight saw AfghanDan and Little T – grime artists from Blackpool who went viral in 2016 – step into the ring with AfghanDan receiving a dislocated shoulder.Most read in BoxingChoked for viewsSince being founded in 2022, Misfits has gone on to some of the most-viewed fights of recent years, many of which have involved KSI, and other celebrities such as Logan Paul and his brother Jake.But it has also been at the centre of plenty of scandals that many people fear is damaging the credibility of the sport.Misfits Boxing star speaks out after collapsing following loss to Darren TillIn October 2023, at the Misfits open workout being held in Manchester ahead of a fight between Dillon Danis and Logan Paul, Ella Brooke was conducting interviews when she put in a bizarre – and highly dangerous – request.She asked fighter Dillon Danis, to “choke her unconscious.” He held her neck in his arms until she was out cold – but after being shaken back to her senses she couldn’t hide her excitement.Viral Blackpool Grime rappers Little T and Afghan Dan met in the ring on SundayCredit: PAFootage from the Manchester event shows the moment Brooke allowed Danis to put her in a headlockCredit: SuppliedThe OnlyFans star then passes out, before claiming it had felt “better than drugs”Credit: Supplied“Oh my God, that is so much better than drugs,” she exclaimed.And this is far from the only scandal the pair have been at the centre of.Brooke, a law student turned OnlyFans creator, has come under fire for using boxing to promote her content – though she is laughing all the way to the bank, claiming that she earns at least £30,000 a month from selling adult videos.The 27-year old has also cultivated an intense rivalry with fellow OnlyFans star-turned boxer Astrid Wett, known for posing in football shirts – and not much else.”Revenge porn”Danis, meanwhile, was at the heart of an even more toxic feud that saw him launch vicious attacks on his rival’s fiancee ahead of his boxing debut with Misfits.Brazilian jiu-jitsuist and MMA fighter Danis had long been in a quarrel with YouTuber Jake Paul and brother Logan – who was slammed for posting a video which appeared to show the dead body of a suicide victim.“The Pauls and I have had beef since forever,” he posted on social media when announcing his fight against Logan.I just got another absolute nuke pic of Nina this one might be worse than the other oneDillon Danis“Logan ridiculed me for years, attacked Floyd (Mayweather’s) wife, filmed a deceased person, scammed millions. KSI went after my mom, the list goes on,” he added.The more cynical among boxing fans would see it as little more than savvy marketing, with both Logan and Dillon all too aware of how much exposure a public feud could bring them.And it wasn’t long before the rivalry turned from a friendly one to genuine nastiness in the lead up to their 2023 fight.Only a few days before meeting in the ring in Manchester, during an attempt at a face off, Logan threw a bottle at Dillon, getting a microphone to the head in return.But what really shocked fans was the way in which Dillon dragged Logan’s fiancee, Nina Agdal, into their spat. After the announcement of their fight, Danis launched a hateful social media offensive against Agdal in an effort to mess with his opponent’s head.The MMA fighter posted pictures of Agdal with Leonardo DiCaprio, with whom she had a year-long relationship that ended in 2017, as well as bizarre photoshopped pictures of her with other men, including Brad Pitt.One fake image even had him cuddling up to his rival’s girl. The build up to Paul and Danis’ fight saw the pair engage in a bitter rivalry that for many crossed the lineCredit: AlamyThe harassment prompted the model to take out a restraining order against DanisCredit: InstagramDanis was disqualified after six rounds after the fight descended into a mass-brawlCredit: AlamyBut despite already having harassed her with hundreds of hateful comments and memes, Danis stooped even lower and claimed he had explicit photos of the former Victoria’s Secret Model.“I just got another absolute nuke pic of Nina this one might be worse than the other one. Wow this girl is actually wild,” Danis posted.“Logan, on a man level you need to call this marriage off now.”He then went on to put up am X-rated video of Nina in which she is talking about how she is craving sex.In response to Danis’s harassment of her, Nina filed a lawsuit for “revenge porn”, claiming that his posts had caused her to “suffer humiliation, emotional distress, and reputational harm.”Agdal took out a restraining order against Danis, alleging that he’d posted a sexually explicit photograph of her that was “obtained without consent.”The lawsuit is ongoing, with lawyers alleging that Danis had damaged his own phone to prevent evidence from being collected.Dillon Danis shared this picture of himself with Nina, which was branded fakeCredit: TwitterA fan shared the original picture which shows him with another womanCredit: TwitterKSI’S Business EmpireKSI is one of Britain’s richest YouTubers, estimated to be worth just under £20million according to Forbes.And much of his wealth was made long before moving into boxing.Born Olajide “JJ” Olatunji in 1999, he attended Berkhamsted School in Hertfordshire before becoming a founding member of YouTube group the Sidemen, known for their football and comedy videos.Since creating his channel in 2009, KSI has racked up nearly six billion views and has over 25 million subscribers.KSI also branched out into rapping, with his debut EP Keep Up topping the UK R&B albums chart in 2016. He has since gone on to achieve fourteen top 40 singles.In 2022, he launched Prime energy drink in collaboration with Logan Paul.Following social media hype around its release, some people paid up to £100 for a single bottle, while others sold it at inflated prices on places such as eBay.He also founded Lunchly along with Paul and MrBeast, a kids lunch kit company.The YouTuber is also known for his flashy car collection, which has included a Lamborghini Aventador, a Porsche 718 Boxster, and Rolls-Royce Wraith.He also revealed in a 2020 interview that he owns over ten properties around England with a combined worth of over £10million.Ring brawlCommentators and boxing fans condemned the behaviour, while the fight itself also descended into farce.After six rounds of prancing around, tensions boiled over with both fighters’ security teams becoming entangled in a brawl and Danis putting Paul in a headlock. Danis was disqualified.The toxic feuds are all part of the game to the fans – and one of the reasons many tune in.“Danis got this fight because he’s great at being a troll, he quadrupled his following because he’s great at being a troll,” commented MMA reporter Aaron Bronster.“He got sued because he’s great at being a troll, he showed up and made this a terrible match because he’s great at being a troll.”Founder vs FuryThe match between Danis and Paul was the under card for a bout between Misfits’s founder, KSI, and the boxer and Love Island contestant Tommy Fury.KSI was criticised for using homophobic slurs against Tommy Fury’s dad, John FuryCredit: GettyKSI’s meeting with the ex-Love Islander was derided by former world champion Carl FrochCredit: GettyAt least 1.3 million people tuned in to watch the October 2023 fightCredit: ReutersAt the face-off ahead of the much-anticipated fight, a clip of Fury’s father, John Fury, headbutting a Perspex screen in cartoon-like rage went viral. KSI also spat at the senior Fury from a balcony and launched a volley of homophobic slurs against him.Fury eventually emerged victorious by unanimous decision but the pair were soon met with criticism from long-time professionals of the sport.“It’s a load of crap as far as I’m concerned,” former world champion Carl Froch commented shortly after.“They’re not qualified, they’re not experienced or good enough to be in a boxing ring,” he added.You like pork, right?Alex SteinBut while the criticism from the more traditional parts of the boxing world was harsh, no one could deny how successful the event was for Misfits.More than 1.3 million pay-per-views were bought ahead of the fight, potentially generating at least £25million in revenue.And that’s on top of the 21,000 spectators who crammed into Manchester’s AO Area to see the pair battle it out.Racist abuseOther press conferences and fights have also been marred by controversy.In July 2023, right-wing Youtube personality Alex Stein had been due to fight Muslim Youtuber MoDeen.However, Stein ended up being removed from the undercard after throwing hotdogs at his opponents during a press conference and saying, “You like pork, right?”MoDeen, a Muslim TikToker, was subject to racist abuse at Misfits press conferenceCredit: Twitter / Alex SteinRight-wing YouTuber Alex Stein carried out the stunt, which saw him get dropped from the fight cardCredit: Twitter / @StokeyyG2Controversial social media star HSTikkyTokky clashed with his opponent in a hotel lobby after his fight was called offCredit: tiktok/hsboxertokkyMoDeen then had to be held back by security, with the press conference falling apart in the chaos.Other participants in Misfits boxing matches include the social media personality Harrison Sullivan, better known by his username of HSTikkytokky.The controversial influencer was due to face court after allegedly crashing his £220k McLaren, but fled the country.He had been set to get into the ring with opponent Masai Warrior in Qatar, although their fight was called off at the last minute.But this didn’t stop the pair from clashing in the lobby of a hotel in the Gulf state.Masai later commented: “You cancelled the fight, you don’t want to get into the ring, but you’re OK to push and shove in front of your girl. Don’t make no sense to me, Harrison.”Sullivan also spat at and attempted to punch a fan minutes after his victory at another Misfits event in August.READ MORE SUN STORIESA mass-brawl also broke out among the crowd for a Misfits event in London in May of last year.Chairs were thrown at the event at The Troxy before security stepped in and separated those involved. More