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      Why did Alex Wassabi pull out of KSI fight?

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      KSI is back in the boxing ring tonight, against TWO different opponents.The 29-year-old entertainer takes on rapper Swarmz and then pro boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda on the same night. Though he was originally set to face brother Deji’s conqueror, Alex Wassabi.
      KSI now faces Pineda in the main event after he faces Swarmz
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      Why did Alex Wassabi pull out of KSI fight?
      Alex Wassabi pulled out of the KSI fight after a concussion scare.
      The 32-year-old suffered the injury in his training camp for the bout.
      Wassabi wrote on Instagram to confirm he was pulling out: “With all these rumours going around, there’s only two things that are true.
      “I’ve recently suffered a serious injury and I will be back very soon.
      “You don’t play with concussions. New fight date announcement on the way.”
      Instead, KSI fights Swarmz and pro boxer Pineda in London.
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      When is KSI vs Swarmz and Pineda?
      KSI vs Swarmz and Luis Alcaraz Pineda takes place tonight – Saturday, August 27.
      KSI fight Swarmz first at 7.10pm UK time, and then Pineda at around 10pm.
      London’s o2 Arena plays host, and you can watch it on DAZN PPV.
      KSI fights twice in one night
      Who is on the KSI undercard?
      Deji, 25, is the chief support when he takes on Fousey in what will be his fourth pro fight.
      Though so far there has only been losses in Deji’s previous three bouts – to Jake Paul, Vinnie Hacker and Alex Wassabi.

      KSI vs Luis Alcaraz Pineda (main event from 10.30pm)
      FaZe Temperrr vs Slim
      King Kenny vs FaZe Sensei
      Deji vs Fousey
      Sam Hyde vs IAMTHMPSN
      Salt Papi vs Andy Warski
      Deen the Great vs Evil Hero
      KSI vs Swarmz (from 7.10pm)

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      Four possible locations for £500m Tyson Fury v Olesksandr Usyk fight revealed by promoter Bob Arum as talks hot up

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      BOXING promoter Bob Arum has named four potential locations for Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk’s highly-anticipated heavyweight bout.Arum, 90, has been working to secure the fight since Fury vowed to come out of retirement to take on Usyk after the Ukrainian defeated Anthony Joshua for the second time last week.
      Arum has named Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Las Vegas as potential locationsCredit: Getty
      Fury wants £500m to get back in the ringCredit: Getty
      He is optimistic that a deal will be completed soon and has earmarked Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Las Vegas as potential locations for the event.
      When speaking to BoxingScene.com, Arum admitted that confirming a location is currently the top priority.
      He said: “Saudi Arabia I think had a good experience with the last fight (Usyk vs Joshua) that they did.
      “And Qatar is hosting this enormous World Cup event, so they might be interested.
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      “And then, I’m sure Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates, will be interested. So, yeah, we’ll take all of that into account.
      “And there is a lot of interest from people in the United States. I think there’s a group of casinos in Las Vegas that are trying to get together and bring the event to Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
      “So, that’s all up in the air. We’ll all decide what the best deal is. It’ll be in consultation with Queensberry, Frank Warren and his son, George, and the fighters. But we’re in a great position.”
      Only a select few high-profile locations will be able to consider hosting the bout as Fury is demanding a whopping £500MILLION to get back in the ring.
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      Usyk called out Fury after defeating JoshuaCredit: AFP

      But, the pressure is on as the Gypsy King has set a deadline of September 1 to get the deal completed.
      If terms have not been agreed before then, he has threatened to go back into retirement.
      Earlier this week, he told TalkSPORT: “Everyone keeps asking about this fight with this Ukrainian guy. Are you going to come back? Are you going to do this? Are you going to do that?
      “Let’s face it, it’s not Anthony Joshua – which I would’ve done for free in England.
      “It’s some foreigner who nobody really cares about. To fight this unknown quantity and give him an opportunity of legendary status? They have to pay for that.
      “They have a week. It’s August 24. They have a week to submit their offers. I want it in writing with proof of funds.”
      This came just days after Usyk defeated Joshua in a split decision thriller.
      After the fight, the Ukrainian called out Fury and challenged him to an undisputed heavyweight championship bout.
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      He said: “I’m sure that Tyson Fury is not retired yet. I’m sure, I’m convinced he wants to fight me.
      “I want to fight him and if I’m not fighting Tyson Fury, I’m not fighting at all.” More

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      KSI net worth: How much will YouTube boxing star earn for TONIGHT’S Swarmz and Lucas Alvarez Pineda fights?

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      YOUTUBE idol KSI returns to the boxing ring TONIGHT in a double bill main event.The Londoner, who has amassed 39.8million subscribers on his personal YouTube channels, will fight social media star Swarmz and then Mexican pro boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda on the same night.
      KSI is back in the ring on August 27Credit: Getty
      KSI was due to face long-time rival Alex Wassabi, but the American pulled out of the fight through injury.
      The 29-year-old heads into Saturday’s fights off the back of a draw with Logan Paul and then a career-first professional win in the rematch.
      KSI then teamed up with his former rival Paul to create Prime.
      The popular hydration drink is used by sports teams such as Arsenal.
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      Who is KSI and what is his real name?
      KSI was born June 19, 1993, and is an English YouTube personality, rapper, comedian and actor.
      The 29-year-old’s real name is Olajide William “JJ” Olatunji.
      He attended the independent Berkhamsted School alongside future Sideman member and YouTube collaborator Simon Minter, better known as Miniminter.
      KSI – which stands for knowledge, strength, integrity – first arrived on the YouTube scene in 2009, originally posting videos about video games.
      KSI built his empire on YouTube, starting in 2008Credit: Rex
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      How did KSI become famous?
      KSI made the decision to drop out of school in order to pursue his dreams – a decision initially ridiculed by his family who valued higher education.
      Instead, KSI created a YouTube account when he was a teenager, and started to produce entertaining content.
      KSI began recording videos on YouTube in 2008, and they revolved around playing popular video game FIFA.
      He quickly grew a large following, opening up more avenues for his career.
      KSI then branched out into music, while also helping create popular YouTube group the Sidemen.
      He has earned 39.8m YouTube subscribers across his two channels.
      KSI is also a popular musicianCredit: Reuters
      What is KSI’s net worth?
      KSI has a net worth estimated at around £21m, as per Celebrity Net Worth.
      The Brit has a property portfolio worth millions, and has earned billions of views on YouTube.
      KSI is also heavily into crypto.
      His new hydration drink Prime will undoubtedly see his wealth rise.
      The Watford-born Brit has a net worth of £21mCredit: Getty
      How much will KSI earn from the Swarmz and Pineda fights?
      When KSI fought Paul for the second time in 2018 at the Staples Centre, both fighters took home just under £1m.
      And according to Sport Paedia, they expect KSI take home similar from his fights with Swarmz and Pineda.
      KSI will take home a fight purse and then a share of the PPV sales.
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      Opponent Swarmz will also take home a sizeable bag of money.
      Pineda has a net worth of just £126,000 – it is unclear how much the pro will make.
      A news site expects KSI to pocket just under £1m from the fightsCredit: Rex More

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      Why is KSI not fighting Ivan Nikolov?

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      KSI fights TWICE in the same night when he makes his boxing return tonight.The entertainer, 29, faces both Swarmz and then pro boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda, however Pineda was not the original boxing opponent.
      KSI is back in the ring in LondonCredit: Misfits Boxing
      Why is KSI not fighting Ivan Nikolov?
      Originally KSI was announced to fight pro boxer Ivan Nikolov as his boxing opponent in the second half of the main event for Saturday night.
      But Nikolov has since been pulled from the card and replaced by Pineda.
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      This is because Nikolov, 43, has been seen to have neo-Nazi tattoos, causing fan fury.
      A “white power” tattoo is seen on his stomach and on his left forearm, Nikolov has a tattoo of the words “Blood & Honour”.
      That is the name of a neo-Nazi skinhead group formed in England in the 1980s.
      Also in between the words is a triskele symbol, a three-pointed swastika which was the logo for the group.
      Nikolov also has a Schutzstaffel logo on his right arm, which was the police and military force of the Nazi Party, who pledged an oath of loyalty to Germany’s ex-dictator Adolf Hitler.
      His neo-Nazi tattoos were pointed out by one of his previous opponents, Daniel Blenda Dos Santos, who slammed the boxer after winning their fight in April.
      Dos Santos said: “When I saw his tattoos, some of them racist in nature, I wanted to hurt him.”
      KSI, 29, responded to the allegations on his YouTube channel and confirmed Nikolov was replaced due to his tattoos.
      He said: “He’s a white supremacist
      “Ivan isn’t my opponent anymore. He has been removed.
      “The matchmaker also got fired for allowing this to happen in the first place. But yes, my new opponent is Luis Alcaraz Pineda.”
      KSI fights twice in one nightCredit: Rex
      KSI vs Swarmz and Pineda FULL CARD

      KSI vs Luis Alcaraz Pineda (main event from 10pm UK time)
      FaZe Temperrr vs Slim
      King Kenny vs FaZe Sensei
      Deji vs Fousey
      Sam Hyde vs IAMTHMPSN
      Salt Papi vs Andy Warski
      Deen the Great vs Evil Hero
      KSI vs Swarmz (first fight from 7.10pm)

      What TV channel is KSI fight on and can it be live streamed?

      KSI vs Swarmz and Pineda will be shown live on DAZN PPV in the UK.
      The fight will cost £11.99 to watch, on top of your £7.99-a-month subscription.
      You can live stream the event from the DAZN app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      DAZN’s coverage begins from 7pm.

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      F1 Belgian Grand Prix LIVE: Hamilton boost as SIX drivers face back of grid penalty including Leclerc & Verstappen

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has been handed a huge boost in his chances of securing a first place finish at the Belgian GP with Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc facing back of grid penalties.Leclerc and Verstappen are two of six drivers who have been penalised for using more engine parts than required.
      And Hamilton is yet to win a race this season but if the seven-time champion can pull off a victory, he can gain some ground on Verstappen who leads on 258 points.

      TV channel: Sky Sports F1
      Live stream: NowTV
      Saturday, August 27: Practice Three 12pm, Qualifying 3pm
      Sunday, August 28: Belgian Grand Prix race 2pm

      Stay up to date with all the latest from Spa-Francorchamps…
      Still dry at Spa
      And in another shock, it is he the two Alfa Romeos who at at the top of the time sheets followed by the two Aston Martins.
      FP3 is go at Spa
      Final chance to make some changes before qualifying. If you missed it yesterday, there are a host of grid penalties on the way, so Lewis Hamilton will be hoping that his penalty-free grid position will allow him the chance to fight for a win.
      Spa to stay.
      Building on our earlier announcement that Spa will remain a destination for F1 drivers next season, journalist Fernando Tornello has given us an update on the situation.
      Spa is a favourite track for many F1 fans, and is coated in heritage, as is the Belgian Grand Prix.
      It seems that they are renewing their contract with Spa for at least three years. It will be announced in the next few hours.Fernando TornelloVia Twitter
      Ollie Bearman wins in F3
      Ollie Bearman has won the Formula 3 sprint race in Spa this morning, with the Ferrari academy driver putting in a great performance to get his maiden victory.
      This is how the top 10 looked from that race:
      The top 10 from today’s Formula 3 sprint race in Spa. Credit: @FIAFormula3 via Twitter.
      Spa WILL be back next year.
      While we will no longer see the French grand prix next year, F1 fans will be glad to hear that we will be back at Spa next season.
      This was confirmed via the Sky Sports F1 Twitter account, and many fans are pleased with the outcome.
      Spa is considered a legendary track among F1 fanatics, and it is great news that we will be back, in Spa, inevitably in the rain next year.
      Nice touch, Pierre.
      Pierre Gasly always leaves a bouquet of flowers track-side at Spa, in memory of Anthoine Hubert.
      Gasly and the Formula 2 driver learned to race together, studied together and even lived together for six years.
      A beautiful touch from the Frenchman…
      Credit: Alamy
      Pressure’s on, Lewis.
      Lewis Hamilton is yet to win a Formula 1 race this season, and may not have a better chance to do so than this weekend in Spa.
      The two normal front runners this season, Verstappen and Leclerc, both have penalties that will see them start from the back of the grid, which will give Lewis a huge boost in the race tomorrow.
      No one could get close to Verstappen in practice yesterday, so you wouldn’t bet against him fighting through the pack, but this one is certainly set up for Lewis to put on a really good show.
      The Brit finished 6th in practice yesterday, which was higher than Mercedes team mate George Russell, who finished the practice down in eighth.
      Lewis Hamilton will be hoping to win the Belgian Grand Prix tomorrow.Credit: Getty
      Spa break
      Lewis Hamilton has been handed a huge boost ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix with title leaders Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen set to be demoted to the back of the grid.
      The Brit driver is still looking for his first win of the season and will likely not get a better chance this season with both frontrunners having to fight through the pack.
      Leclerc and Verstappen are just two of SIX drivers set to take penalties, with several teams choosing to take new power units and having to start from the back of the grid as a result.
      McLaren’s Lando Norris, Alpine’s Esteban Ocon, Valtteri Bottas of Alfa Romeo and Haas’ Mick Schumacher are the other drivers set to be penalised.
      The penalties have been confirmed by the governing body the FIA after the first practice session.
      Teams are believed to be taking the penalties at this race as it is easier in to overtake in Belgium and make up places than other tracks.

      Practice 3
      Practice 3 gets underway from 12pm UK time tomorrow.
      Then there’s qualifying from 3pm.
      The big race takes place 2pm on Sunday.
      FP2 is done
      Verstappen tops the session – a whopping 0.862 seconds clear of Leclerc.
      Norris is in P3 and Stroll in P4 in another encouraging session for the Canadian.
      Sainz is fifth and Hamilton sixth, who is the best-placed of the two Mercedes drivers. Russell is down in eighth.
      Here comes the rain
      It has started and we are in for another early finish here. Lap times will not improve.
      No one can get close to Verstappen
      He is in a class of one. So much quicker than the rest. He does have grid penalties, otherwise this was looking far too easy.
      Leclerc reacts to Verstappen’s lap time
      He’s told the Dutchman is 0.862 seconds ahead of his best time. “Wow…that is quick”, he says over the radio.
      Verstappen setting the pace
      The world champion is top of the timesheets in an otherwise dull session so far.
      Only Vettel has notched double-figures in the way of laps and he is in 18th.
      FP2 is go
      Second session underway in Spa. The track is damp and we have a 40 percent chance of rain in this sesion.
      Verstappen latest
      McLaren’s Lando Norris, Alpine’s Eseban Ocon, Alfa Romeo’s Valterri Bottas and Haas’ Mick Schumacher are the other four drivers who will start from the back.
      Verstappen to start from BACK of grid
      Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc will start from the BACK of the grid at the Belgian Grand Prix.
      The Red Bull and Ferrari aces are two of six drivers to be penalised for using too many engine parts.
      FP1 is done – Ferrari set the pace
      Sainz and Leclerc top the session in Spa, the two are separated by just 0.069 seconds.
      Verstappen is third quickest 0.217 seconds off Sainz’s best time and Russell is fourth.
      Hamilton down in 9th place and Norris in 13th.
      It is raining
      A wet end to the session at Spa meaning lap times will not improve. Under three minutes to go and it is Sainz, Leclerc, Verstappen, Russell as the top four.
      Green light
      We are going again after a lengthy delay to recover the Haas. Eight minutes on the clock remain in FP1.
      Red flag – Magnussen stops on track
      He has a mechanical problem – says “his engine is out”, and is told to stop the car.
      This session has been stopped for the time being as they recover his car.
      No penalty for Williams
      Pretty mad that Williams have been let off there. Looked a slam dunk penalty to me.
      Ocon has a problem
      He radios his Alpine team to inform them and the ask him to bring the car in to the pits for them to check it over. He was eighth quickest.
      Near miss!
      Verstappen almost wipes out Latifi in the pitlane. What were Williams doing calling him out into the pitlane with the Red Bull man approaching at such speed.
      That’s likely to be a fine for the Williams team due to an unsafe release.
      Green light in the pit lane
      We are go for the Belgium GP – the season is back after the summer break.
      Lots of new parts on these cars, so expect of running – despite the wet conditions.
      New engines on the way for a number of drivers – details to follow once confirmed with the FIA – but the grid on Sunday could see a number of top drivers starting at the back of the grid.
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      KSI and Joe Weller almost trade punches in fiery face-off before security step in as a YouTuber calls for ‘street fight’

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      KSI nearly came to blows with former rival Joe Weller ahead of his return to the ring.Weller was among the spectators at the weigh-ins for YouTuber’s clashes with rapper Swarmz and professional boxer Luis Pineda on Saturday night.
      KSI and Joe Weller exchanged words on FridayCredit: GETTY
      Weller decided to charge over after the pair’s exchangeCredit: DAZN
      Security stopped Weller from sparking a mass brawlCredit: DAZN
      KSI won the pair’s 2018 clash via third-round TKOCredit: YOUTUVE
      But the social media star almost sparked a brawl by charging at KSI as his former rival conducted an interview.
      Weller stormed over after KSI asked him: “Why is this man… why are you standing like that?”
      Security quickly intervened and dragged a fired-up Weller away from the scene.
      KSI said of the incident: “Why is he doing that… f**k Joe Weller, man, I don’t care he’s a b***h; he’s always hated me.
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      “I’ve knocked him out once and I’ll knock him out again. Why is he at this event? Why did he get accepted?”
      KSI – real name Olajide Olatunji – stopped Weller in their grudge match four years ago at London’s Copperbox Arena.
      Weller, 26, was stopped in the third round of the Battle of the YouTubers.
      The pair seemingly squashed their beef after the fight but have continued to take shots at one another.
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      Weller is desperate to avenge his loss but wants to face his rival in the streets.
      He told Misfits Boxing: “A boxing match? Forget that. We’re beyond that.
      “I want a street [fight]. I want no rules. I don’t want anyone to help him.
      “I don’t want anyone he can hide behind. I just want me and him in a car park. Serious.
      “He won’t take it, though. He ain’t about that.”
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      Weller later told GiveMeSport: “The geezer just called me out while I was spectating.
      “I’m rent-free in the geezer’s head. What do you expect, mate? He can’t handle it?
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      “His next opponent? In the street, I will. F**k this boxing s**t, fuck gloves to protect him.
      “I’ll do it anywhere, mate. The kid’s a tool.”
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      KSI fight EXACT start time – what time are the ring walks tonight for Swarmz and Luis Pineda bouts?

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      KSI is fighting TWO different people on the same night TONIGHT as the entertainer makes his big boxing comeback.And in his way are both Swarmz and Mexico pro boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda in a HUGE night at London’s o2 Arena.
      Rapper Swarmz is first up for KSI tonight
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      After KSI’s original scrap with Alex Wassabi was nixed, there was a scramble to get a new, credible opponent in for JJ.
      Rapper Swarmz was drafted in to compete with KSI, having never fought in the ring before.
      After some dissatisfaction from fans a second opponent, to fight KSI on the very same night, was arranged.
      Ivan Nikolov, who had a winning record as a pro boxer, was picked. But Nikolov was removed from the event after he was found to have neo-Nazi tattoos and and white supremacist beliefs.
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      What times are KSI’s fights tonight?
      KSI will fight Swarmz at 7.10pm UK time tonight to open up his OWN show.
      Then KSI will return for the main event against Luis Alcaraz Pineda at 10pm.
      London’s o2 Arena plays host, with each fight 3×3 minute rounds.
      KSI is making his big boxing return
      What live stream and TV channel are KSI’s fights on?
      KSI vs Swarmz and Luis Alcaraz Pineda will be broadcast live on DAZN PPV.
      The show costs £11.99 to purchase on top of a £7.99 DAZN subscription.
      DAZN’s coverage begins at 7pm.
      Who is on the KSI undercard?
      KSI’s brother Deji is the chief support when he takes on Fousey in his fourth fight.
      Though so far there has only been defeats in his previous three bouts – to Jake Paul, Vinnie Hacker and Alex Wassabi.

      KSI vs Luis Alcaraz Pineda (main event from 10pm UK time)
      FaZe Temperrr vs Slim
      King Kenny vs FaZe Sensei
      Deji vs Fousey
      Sam Hyde vs IAMTHMPSN
      Salt Papi vs Andy Warski
      Deen the Great vs Evil Hero
      KSI vs Swarmz (from 7.10pm)

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      KSI fight live stream and TV guide – how to watch Swarmz and Luis Pineda bouts

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      FANS of KSI are in for a treat as the internet superstar is fighting not once… but twice TONIGHT in his highly anticipated return to boxing The YouTuber-turned-recording artist was last in the boxing ring in November 2019, when he defeated rival-turned-friend Logan Paul in their rematch.
      KSI during his open workout this week
      This time around, he takes on rapper Swarmz and then pro boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda in one night.
      Pineda is from Mexico and has a 2-5 record.
      KSI was originally set to fight rival Alex Wassabi, who beat his brother Deji back in March, but he pulled out with injury.
      Deji also makes his boxing return on the undercard this weekend.
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      When is KSI vs Swarmz and Pineda?
      KSI vs Swarmz and Pineda will take place TONIGHT – Saturday, August 27.
      KSI is set to fight Swarmz first to open up the show at 7.10pm, and then Pineda at around 10pm BST.
      London’s o2 Arena plays host.
      How can I watch KSI vs Swarmz and Pineda?
      KSI vs Swarmz and Pineda will be broadcast live on DAZN PPV.
      The PPV costs £11.99, on top of the £7.99 DAZN subscription.
      To live stream, DAZN is available on web browsers at DAZN.com (except Argentina, Chile and Colombia) and also on their app.
      KSI has got himself lean for his boxing return
      What is the full KSI undercard?

      KSI vs Luis Alcaraz Pineda
      Faze Temper vs TBA
      King Kenny vs Faze Sensei
      Deji vs Fousey
      Sam Hyde vs IAMTHMPSN
      Salt Papi vs Andy Warski
      Deen the Great vs Evil Hero
      KSI vs Swarmz

      Why is KSI not fighting Ivan Nikolov?
      Originally KSI was announced to fight pro boxer Ivan Nikolov as his boxing opponent in the secondary main event.
      But Nikolov has since been pulled from the card and replaced by Pineda.
      This is because Nikolov, 43, has been seen to have neo-Nazi tattoos, causing fan fury.
      A “white power” tattoo is seen on his stomach and on his left forearm, Nikolov has a tattoo of the words “Blood & Honour”.
      That is the name of a neo-Nazi skinhead group formed in England in the 1980s.
      Also in between the words is a triskele symbol, a three-pointed swastika which was the logo for the group.
      Nikolov also has a Schutzstaffel logo on his right arm, which was the police and military force of the Nazi Party, who pledged an oath of loyalty to Germany’s ex-dictator Adolf Hitler.
      His neo-Nazi tattoos were pointed out by one of his previous opponents, Daniel Blenda Dos Santos, who slammed the boxer after winning their fight in April.
      Dos Santos said: “When I saw his tattoos, some of them racist in nature, I wanted to hurt him.”
      KSI, 29, responded to the allegations on his YouTube channel and confirmed Nikolov was replaced due to his tattoos.
      He said: “He’s a white supremacist
      “Ivan isn’t my opponent anymore. He has been removed.
      “The matchmaker also got fired for allowing this to happen in the first place. But yes, my new opponent is Luis Alcaraz Pineda.”
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