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      KSI faced with accepting Jake Paul’s ‘outrageous’ and ‘unfair’ terms to secure huge £100m YouTube grudge fight

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      KSI could be forced into accepting “outrageous” and “unfair” terms in order to finally fight Jake Paul. The pair of YouTube sensations-turned-boxers have rivalled for well over half a decade – fuelling demand for a bitter grudge match. KSI could have to accept ‘outrageous’ and ‘unfair’ terms to fight Jake PaulCredit: PAJake Paul has fought as high as 200lbCredit: @jakepaulBut the latest hurdle in talks looks to be the weight difference between the feuding duo. KSI has fought as light as 175lb whereas Paul’s last two bouts have been at the 200lb cruiserweight limit. Both lost to Tommy Fury and scaled around the 183lb mark. Paul has since moved up in weight and claimed his body is too naturally big to suck back down to a 185lb catchweight. READ MORE IN BOXINGWhereas KSI’s team argue the British superstar is already way out of his comfort zone by bulking up to 185lb as it is. But, his boxing coach Alexis Demetriades insisted they would be willing to make the compromise in order to at last face Paul. Demetriades told SunSport: “I can be brutally honest with you, we’ve asked for that fight a lot. “It was offered 175, 180, cool no problem let’s do it. (Jake) didn’t want to do it. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“Remember, JJ’s fought at 170, he’s gone up to 175, 182 for Tommy, we’ll go up to 185. How much more do you want JJ to go up in weight? “So let’s meet in the middle, Jake’s fought at 183, we’ll go up to 185. So we’ll go up past what he fought Tommy Fury at, which is outrageous. KSI targets revenge fight against Floyd Mayweather and wants to ‘KILL’ boxing legend for how he treated brother Deji“That’s 15-20lb more than JJ fights at. So we’re giving up that much plus a weight cut. And Jake still doesn’t want to do it. “What do you want JJ to do? Put dumbbells in his pockets when he weighs in? Literally, I don’t know what else to offer.”Since losing to Fury, 25, Paul, 27, has gone on to win three more times and returns on July 20.He does so against ex-UFC star-turned-bare-knuckle-boxer Mike Perry, 32, after his heavyweight showdown against Mike Tyson, 58, was postponed.KSI, 31, meanwhile has not fought since suffering his first defeat last October to Fury via controversial decision. He makes his comeback on August 31 in Dublin in a wild two-on-one handicap bout against Anthony Taylor, 34, and Slim Albaher, 29. But the biggest blockbuster remains between KSI and Paul – which Demetriades admitted in the past could be worth £100MILLION. And despite believing his man will have to fight way beyond his natural weight class – they are ready to make the sacrifice. Demetriades said: “There’s an element where there’s an unfair safety advantage. “Weight divisions are there for a reason, right? So at what point do we stop? “I said to JJ, we want to get this kid, OK let’s go up to 185. He fought at 183, we’ll go up to 185 which is nuts because JJ is not naturally that heavy.“He’s not a natural 185er, the second he gets into camp he comes down. But for that fight, how huge it is and the magnitude of it. “And, stylistically as well I think we have this guy’s number. That’s just what fighting is about. READ MORE SUN STORIES”So we’ll give up the weight and the hydration clause, we’ll figure it out.“We’ll meet in the middle so everyone is comfortable, winner-takes-all, what’s the problem?”   KSI training with coach Alexis DemetriadesCredit: Getty More

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      Anthony Joshua’s promoter issues ‘dangerous’ warning to Daniel Dubois ahead of heated all-Brit world title fight

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      EDDIE HEARN has issued a warning to Daniel Dubois ahead of his heated Battle of Britain fight against Anthony Joshua. Dubois defends his IBF heavyweight title against AJ at Wembley on September 21. Promoter Eddie Hearn with Anthony Joshua and Daniel DuboisCredit: ReutersAnd the build up is already heating up when the face-to-face interview almost descended into chaos. The two threatened to get the fight on early after trading words in the sit down interview – forcing security to intervene. It sets the scene for a shootout in the ring – but Hearn is backing his man to come off best. He told BoxingScene: “Both are going to be letting their hands go. READ MORE IN BOXING”Both are very dangerous. Some people call it a ‘shootout’. But I think AJ’s top sniper. “He’s too accurate; he’s too good; and I think if you’re going to get hit against Anthony Joshua you’re going to have serious problems, and AJ’s not gonna stand in front of him like Filip Hrgovic and just ship shots.“It’s two very dangerous heavyweight punchers, who are in the form and confidence of their career. “For Dubois, the Miller and the Hrgovic fight have taken him to the most dangerous point of his career so far. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”It’s not a good time to fight Dubois, and it’s definitely not a good time to fight AJ. “The key points for me are two massive punchers in their absolute primes.”Eddie Hearn reveals bad boy version of Anthony Joshua is back ahead of Daniel Dubois fight and comments on Carl Froch feudDubois, 26, won the interim title in an upset over Hrgovic, 32, in June. He was elevated to full champion after Oleksandr Usyk, 37, vacated it in the aftermath of his win over Tyson Fury, 35, ahead of their December 21 rematch. Joshua, 34, meanwhile is coming off a huge KO of ex-UFC champ Francis Ngannou, 37, in March. Joshua facing off with DuboisCredit: Getty More

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      Watch stunning SIX SECOND knockout in brutal bare-knuckle boxing fight leaving UFC legend Conor McGregor in awe

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      CONOR McGREGOR was left in awe following a SIX SECOND bare-knuckle boxing knockout. McGregor – famed for his legendary KOs in the UFC octagon – is now a part-owner of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. Ruben Warr’s six second KO of Robbie PeraltaWarr was KOd with the first combo thrownHe is regularly promoting BKFC events and highlighting their biggest moments. And there was potentially not a more sensational moment than Ruben Warr’s six second KO of Robbie Peralta.Peralta – formerly of the UFC – rushes towards Warr but he is met with a two-punch combination. The resulting right hand dropped Peralta immediately to the canvas. READ MORE IN MMAMcGregor, 35, posted the KO and captioned it: “6 Second KO in our@bareknucklefc main event last night! “Our combatants do not start in the traditional red and blue corners before the bell rings they stand right in front of each other in the center of the ring! “Behind enemy line, accuracy is final!” McGregor was not the only one shocked as one fan said: “Oh wow f***ing hell.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnother added: “Holy f***ing smokes.”McGregor teamed up with BKFC boss David Feldman to help promote the company – with a shock bare-knuckle debut not ruled out. The Irishman is currently nursing a toe injury that forced him out of his UFC return against Michael Chandler, 38, on June 29. A rescheduled date is yet to be confirmed as father-of-four-McGregor took a family holiday to Majorca with fiancee Dee Devlin.McGregor took a family holiday to MajorcaCredit: Instagram / @thenotoriousmma More

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      Elle Brooke risks wardrobe malfunction at Wimbledon in bold white outfit as Misfits boxer ‘tries being a posh gyal’

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      ELLE BROOKE joked she tried being “a posh gyal” for the day at Wimbledon – while suffering a slight wardrobe malfunction.The OnlyFans star-turned-influencer boxer enjoyed a day out at the tennis in a break from her training. Elle Brooke pictured at WimbledonCredit: Instagram @thedumbledongBrooke joked she tried being ‘a posh gyal’ for the dayCredit: Instagram @thedumbledongThe influencer-boxer enjoyed a day off trainingCredit: Instagram @thedumbledongShe stunned in a daring white outfitCredit: Instagram @thedumbledongShe posed in a bold white dress which showed her off her curves in all their glory.The content creator from Surrey captioned the post: “Tried my hand at being a posh gyal.” Brooke, 26, has four wins and just one loss and a draw in the boxing ring. Her last bout was against former UFC star Paige VanZant, 30, where she scored a shock knockdown. READ MORE IN sportBut the judges could not separate the pair and called it a draw – with talks now ongoing for a rematch. Brooke told iFL TV: “I’m excited for the rematch because I’m working hard for it. I’ve got a new strength and conditioner and he’s killing me. “My legs are in bits, I’m in bits. I’ve never been worked so hard that I can’t physically walk. “I am dead so onwards and upwards, I know what I need to work on and that’s what I’m working on. Most read in Boxing”Feeling optimistic, I’ve got to win, I’ve cancelled my life for this.” Brooke – who rakes in over £60,000-per MONTH on OnlyFans – uploaded a picture with 2-0 sparring partner Eilish Tierney.She wrote: “Can you believe people subscribe to me.”Unbeate 2-0 boxer Eilish Tierney with sparring partner Elle BrookeElle Brooke and Paige VanZant fought to a drawCredit: Misfits Boxing More

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

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      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

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      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

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      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

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      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