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      Anthony Joshua heads to old Finchley boxing gym as Oleksandr Usyk returns to war-torn Ukraine after world title fight

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA returned to his old boxing gym on Monday – just nine days after his emotional loss to Oleksandr Usyk.Fans feared the Brit, 32, would retire after he endured his second consecutive defeat in the huge heavyweight split decision thriller on August 20.
      Anthony Joshua returned to his old boxing gymCredit: Twitter
      Oleksandr Usyk has flown back to Ukraine after his Jeddah blockbusterCredit: Twitter
      However, he recently took to Instagram to insist that he will continue in the sport.
      And AJ posted a picture of himself at Finchley boxing club in Barnet – where he used to train as a teenager.
      In the caption, he wrote: “Back to where it started, far from where it ends, I love this game.”
      Meanwhile, Usyk, 35, returned to his hometown in Ukraine over the weekend with his WBA, WBO and IBF championship belts.
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      The heavyweight champion is currently in talks over a blockbuster undisputed bout with Tyson Fury which has been dubbed the “World Cup final” of boxing.
      Fury has agreed to come out of retirement for the highly-anticipated fight – due to take place in early 2023 – as long as he is paid a whopping £500MILLION.
      Usyk called out The Gypsy King after beating Joshua on points.
      He said: “I’m sure that Tyson Fury is not retired yet. I’m sure, I’m convinced he wants to fight me.
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      “I want to fight him and if I’m not fighting Tyson Fury, I’m not fighting at all.”
      Negotiations for the bout are now underway with Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Las Vegas being considered as potential locations. More

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      Tyson Fury clash with Oleksandr Usyk ‘highly unlikely’ to happen in December with February clash in Middle East targeted

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      TYSON FURY’S highly anticipated heavyweight title fight with Oleksandr Usyk WILL HAPPEN but is “highly unlikely” to take place in December.Fury and Usyk are set to participate in an undisputed heavyweight title fight which will unify the WBC, WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight titles.
      Tyson Fury smiles during his WBC heavyweight championship fight with Dillian WhyteCredit: Getty
      Oleksandr Usyk reacts after defeating Anthony Joshua for a second timeCredit: EPA
      However, while there has been ground made from both parties in terms of the pay-out from the fight, the location and timing of it is yet to be decided.
      Mark Kriegal told EPSN Ringside: “It’s gonna happen.
      “How do I know this? What’s the source of contention in the lead-up to every big fight? The purse split. Is it 70-30, 60-40? This one is going to be 50-50.
      “I spoke to Bob Arum earlier today, he said that is a given, my other sources agree.
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      “So we have one point of contention completely out of the way or supposedly. That’s welcome news, proof to me that the fight’s going to happen.
      “Now as to when you may have seen reports this past week the Saudi’s want to host it in December – don’t hold your breathe on that. Quote ‘highly unlikely’ according to Arum and others I spoke to.
      “Likely date now; February Super Bowl weekend or maybe the week after.”
      Kriegal went on to add the fight would most likely occur in the middle east, with Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi and Qatar all vying for it.
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      He even admitted the UK was an outside shout, but declared it would be Cardiff and not Wembley if the UK were to host.
      Usyk defeated Anthony Joshua for a second time last week in a split-decision victory, which has allowed him to set up an undisputed heavyweight clash with Fury, who will come out of retirement to face the Ukrainian.
      Brit Joshua did not take the defeat well in the immediate aftermath, going on an extraordinary rant following the fight. More

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      Who is KSI’s brother Deji?

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      DEJI OLATUNJI, better known as YouTube sensation Comedy Shorts Gamer, is used to sharing the spotlight with his older brother KSI.In the first blowout of his career, he stepped out of the shadows in his first boxing win against Fousey on August 27, 2022. Deji Olatunji is one of the UK’s most popular YouTubersCredit: Instagram
      Who is Deji?
      Deji Olatunji, 25, is best known by his YouTube handle Comedy Shorts Gamer, before winning the first boxing match of his career.
      He joined YouTube in December 2011 uploading gameplay videos but has since expanded into challenges and various prank vlogs. His channel has amassed more than 10.6 million subscribers.
      Deji has also co-starred with his brother KSI, whose legal name is Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji, as Freddie in the 2016 comedy Laid in America.
      Deji released his own clothing line, Tank, in late 2014 – the website is currently under maintenance.
      The apparel company is based out of San Francisco, California, and according to the main website page, its “mission [is] to spread love and kindness to as many people, around the world as possible.”
      The site continues: “The best part is that we’re using clothing to do it while giving back along the way. Apparel is literally everywhere, all the time, and we believe love and kindness should be too.
      “Nobody deserves to feel alone in this world … If you believe in love and kindness as much as we believe in you, then together we will change the world!”
      When did he fight Jake Paul?
      Deji squared off in his first-ever amateur boxing fight against fellow YouTuber, Jake Paul, on August 25, 2022, at the Manchester Arena.
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      He ultimately lost the match but told Paul he would be open to fighting again in the future.
      Two days later Deji went up against YouTuber Fousey, earning his first boxing victory since he started competing in 2018.
      Deji responded to the win on Twitter, writing: “I have the best team ever. Daley’s the best boxing coach ever. I have Leon, the best PT in the game. And I have everyone out there showing their love, and that brought me up.”
      He continued: “I want to say thank you to everyone in here, and the millions watching at home as well. Thank you.”
      Fousey responded to the posting, writing: “Congratulations Deji, you’ll hear it from me first, congratulations. You deserved this one.”
      In reaction to Deji’s first win, Paul tweeted: “DEJI IS AN UNDEFEATED PROFESSIONAL BOXER.”
      He is the younger brother of KSICredit: Instagram
      Who is Deji’s brother, KSI?
      Deji’s older brother, Olajide William Olatunji, better known by KSI, is the UK’s biggest YouTuber with over 19 million subscribers.
      He first uploaded videos in 2009, posting recordings of himself playing video games, usually FIFA, before uploading them on YouTube.
      His following skyrocketed, reaching over four billion views, and bringing in revenue from YouTube partnership programs.
      He told The Telegraph in a 2014 interview that he wasn’t concerned with the money he receives, saying he has “an agent for that,” adding: “I’m not business-minded.”
      “Fifa is my baby,” he continued. “I have to pinch myself sometimes… I am living a lifestyle most guys my age would love to lead, playing computer games and earning good money.”
      KSI earned an NME Award for Vlogger of the Year in 2016 and has released two EPs as a rapper, with both topping the UK R&B Albums Chart.
      He went on to begin his amateur boxing career in 2018 with a third-round technical knockout victory over fellow YouTube star Joe Weller. More

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      Tyson Fury’s undisputed fight with Oleksandr Usyk is ‘boxing’s World Cup final’ and stars will be paid ‘a lot of money’

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      TYSON FURY’S promoter Frank Warren believes a fight between his client and Oleksandr Usyk would be the equivalent of the football World Cup Final.Fury is ready to come out of retirement and face Usyk in an undisputed title showdown for his WBC belt as well as the Ukrainian’s WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight titles.
      Tyson Fury is ready to come out of retirement to face Oleksandr UsykCredit: Getty
      A fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk would be like the World Cup FinalCredit: PA
      Saudi Arabia are preparing a mega offer in the region of £127million to host the dream match, which would see each fighter pocket almost £60m.
      And Warren is confident the bout will happen as both fighters are keen to lock horns in the near future.
      He told the Daily Star: “This fight is boxing’s World Cup final. It’s the flagship division and it is for the four belts so these guys want to be paid a hell of a lot of money.
      “Tyson will go straight into it, if and when he’s ready. As will Usyk, he said after the fight it is the only fight he wants.”
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      Warren admits that Usyk would be the “best boxer” Fury has ever fought if the two undefeated heavyweights collide.
      However, the promoter is confident the Gypsy King will ultimately prevail if the match is put together.
      Warren added: “I think technically it will be, he will be the best boxer he has fought.
      “But I think Tyson will be far too big for him, Tyson is also fast whereas [Anthony] Joshua landed a couple of significant shots but he didn’t follow them up.
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      “Tyson has got fast hands, he’s got good footwork and I can’t see Usyk putting Tyson on the back foot and, even if he did, Tyson can fight on the back foot.
      “Tyson is a million times better as a boxer than Joshua and he’s a powerful puncher.” More

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      ‘Unfinished business’ – Anthony Joshua urged to fight drug cheat Jarrell Miller next three years after fight cancelled

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has been urged to fight old rival and drug cheat Jarrell Miller three years after their fight was cancelled.Joshua, 32, was scheduled to face unbeaten heavyweight Jarrell Miller, 34, at Madison Square Garden on June 1, 2019.
      Joshua was due to face Miller in 2019 but the American was refused a license by the New York State’s Athletic Commission due to a failed drugs testCredit: Getty
      But the fight was called off when Miller was refused a license by the New York State’s Athletic Commission due to a failed drugs test.
      The Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency said there were irregularities in the test.
      Miller protested his innocence – but saw a later fight against Jerry Forrest fall through after testing positive once again for a performance-enhancing substance.
      Matchroom were left desperately searching for a last-minute opponent to replace Miller and eventually settled on Andy Ruiz Jr – who went on to shock the world.
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      Mexican Ruiz Jr knocked out Joshua in the seventh round to become the WBA, IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight champion.
      Despite this, Miller’s promoter Dmitriy Salita says the American would travel to England to face Joshua following the Brit’s split decision rematch loss to Oleksandr Usyk earlier this month, with the pair havingc some “unfinished business”.
      Salita told i: “If Anthony Joshua loses, he said he wants to fight in December whatever happens.
      “If he wins he’s going to fight Tyson Fury, that’s a huge fight as a boxing fan that has to happen.
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      “But if he doesn’t win, he has some unfinished business with Jarrell Miller.”
      Joshua’s boxing career is in limbo following the loss, but has a number of potential fights he could take on to help fire him back into title contention.
      Names such as Deontay Wilder and a rematch with childhood rival Dillian Whyte have been mentioned.
      However, Salita insists Miller should be in contention to face Joshua.
      Salita continued: “Jarrell’s had two wins, he’s going to fight again.
      “That’s a fight I would love to happen, I know [Joshua’s promoter] Eddie [Hearn] said he doesn’t want it to happen but I do believe it makes a lot of sense.
      “It would get a lot of interest certainly and Jarrell will come to the UK for sure to avenge that mishap that happened in June 2019.” More

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      KSI hits ‘HARDER’ than YouTube boxing rival Jake Paul, claims sparring partner who has boxed BOTH

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      PROFESSIONAL boxer Muhsin Cason has claimed that KSI boasts heavier hands than his rival Jake Paul.The 28-year-old – brother of former heavyweight world champion Hasim Rahman – knows first hand on the duo’s power having sparred both men.
      KSI won two fights on Saturday in his boxing comeback after nearly three years outCredit: Reuters
      Jake Paul hasn’t fought inside the squared circle since knocking out Tyron Woodley in December 2021Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      Muhsin Cason (right) has claimed that KSI hits harder than Jake PaulCredit: Instagram @themuslimboxer
      Cason, who has won all ten of his fights inside the ring, sparred with KSI in 2019 before the Brit’s points win over Logan Paul.
      And he then traded punches with the Problem Child prior to the American’s knockout victory in his rematch with Tyron Woodley in December 2021.
      Speaking ahead of KSI’s TWO victories against Swarmz and Luis Pineda on Saturday night, Cason lauded his punching power.
      Appearing on a Twitter space with Happy Punch Promotions via the Mirror, he said: “That boy KSI hits hard.
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      “Regardless of how easy I took it on him and how it was training, I got to give to KSI.
      “How about this, KSI hits harder than Jake.
      “He got that African strength, I got to give it to him.”
      Cason, whose nephew Hasim Rahman Jr saw his fight with Jake fall through, then stated how he believes Paul would knock KSI out should they ever come to blows.
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      He bases his opinion on Jake being more experienced inside the ring having won all five of his outings inside the squared circle.
      The cruiserweight remarked: “I’m a keep it honest, I got Jake. KSI is strong as hell, he has a hell of a right hand.
      “So does Jake, but I think Jake has better boxing because he’s been in it longer and has taken it more seriously.
      “I’d go with Jake Paul to beat him by knockout, unless KSI shows some better skills I think that Jake has just surpassed him right now.
      “I’ve seen Jake take a punch where I’m like ‘oh that would have knocked KSI out’ because I have hurt KSI with a punch. I don’t that KSI has a chin like that.
      “Jake’s got heart, KSI has heart too and I’m not taking anything anyway from him. Both of them have come into the sport and been on a stage bigger than a lot of us [professionals].” More

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      YouTube star King Kenny left in shock after being handed controversial win over FaZe Sensei on KSI undercard

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      YOUTUBE star King Kenny was left in disbelief after winning his showdown with fellow content creator FaZe Sensei.The pair clashed on the undercard of KSI’s back-to-back bouts with Swarmz and Luis Pineda on Saturday night.
      King Kenny locked horns with FaZe Sensei at The O2 Arena on Saturday nightCredit: GETTY
      FaZe landed the heavier and more attractive shots but ended up losing the fightCredit: REX
      Kenny was left in shock after the judges awarded him a majority decision victoryCredit: GETTY
      King Kenny – real name Kenny Ojuederie – turned in a better display than he did in his first fight against Temperrr, although he did suffer an early knockdown in the boxing bout.
      Kenny cut a dejected figure as the fight went to the judges’ scorecards, although his face lit up when they awarded him a majority decision victory.
      After the fight, a shocked Kenny tweeted: “LMAO I honestly thought it was a draw.”
      Irate fans of Sensei claimed the fight was “rigged”, a notion Kenny addressed on Twitter.
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      The musician added: “Another overturn incoming.”
      A dejected Sensei was quick to lament his lack of activity after the fight.
      He told SecondsOut: “I don’t really know it was hard when you are fighting to decide.
      “I knew it was close and I didn’t think I was active enough and Kenny had a great jab.
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      “I did land a standing eight count and some big shots but he was there the whole time so I wasn’t surprised it was close.
      “When it is close you can’t leave it to the judges.
      “I would have been more active but his jab was great and he always had an answer and he did a good job of keeping me away.
      “He was doing a great job of keeping the distance from me and he was certainly ready.” More

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      KSI’s brother Deji leaves rival Fousey disfigured with brutally swollen and shut eye after savage fight on O2 undercard

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      YOUTUBER Deji left fellow social media star Fousey with a horrific black eye after their boxing match.The pair clashed on the undercard of KSI’s back-to-back fights with Swarmz and Luis Pineda on Saturday night.
      YouTubers Fousey and Deji locked horns at The O2 Arena on Saturday nightCredit: GETTY
      Deji outclassed the American for the majority of the fightCredit: GETTY
      Fousey’s corner threw in the towel in the third roundCredit: GETTY
      Fousey was left with a horrifically swollen eye after the fightCredit: DAZN
      Deji, the younger brother of KSI, ended his long wait for a victory by stopping Fousey in the third round of their clash.
      Fousey – real name Yousef Saleh Erakat – took some punishing blows before his team mercifully threw in the towel.
      The 32-year-old’s left eye was completely closed shut, much to the concern of viewers.
      One tweeted: “Where is Fousey’s eye?”
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      Another said: “Fousey broke his cheekbone and his nose and something wrong with his eye socket?”
      And another said: “Fousey’s eye bruh holy S***T.”
      One remarked: “Deji really f****d this Fousey up now he got that blackened eye like SpongeBob.”
      A dejected Fousey offered no excuses for his defeat, saying: “I might not be the best fighter in the world but when it comes to a fighter in life I know I will win every single time.
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      “Someone messaged me and told me they wanted to take their own life but I said ‘Brother you don’t want to die, you want the current circumstances to die you never want to give up and quit’.
      “Last year I thought my life was over time and time again but I don’t stop and I don’t quit and congratulations to Deji he was the better man tonight.”
      On Sunday afternoon, he tweeted: “Congratulations @Deji! You are well deserving of this victory.
      “Extremely proud of and happy for you. No one can take this away from you.
      “Honoured and grateful to have shared the ring with you on such a historic night.
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      An elated Deji said in his post-fight interview: “I have the best team ever. I have Daley, the best boxing coach ever, ever.
      “I have Leon, the best PT in the game and I have everyone out there showing their love. And that brought me out.”
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