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      Who is Ben Hatchett?

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      Ben Hatchet famously served time in Broadmoor Hospital alongside notorious murderers and serial killers.But who is the bareknuckle brawler and what is his boxing record?
      Ben Hatchett is a bareknuckle boxer who served time at BroadmoorCredit: Instagram/@ben_hatchett_official
      Who is Ben Hatchett?
      Ben Hatchett, 34, is a professional bareknuckle boxer and social media personality.
      He also goes by the fighting nickname One Bomb.
      On the subject of bareknuckle boxing, Hatchett told the Daily Star: “It’s a professional sport… you have you get your blood tests and so on.
      “You need to have some sort of fight experience to get into it.
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      “I wouldn’t recommend anyone without any experience getting into bareknuckle”.
      He served time alongside monsters Ian Brady and Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe at Broadmoor Hospital.
      Ben was convicted for knife crimes as a teenager and was sent to Broadmoor after an attempted prison escape aged 21.
      After a few years, he was moved to another high-security facility at Ashworth Hospital, near Liverpool, but was released in 2020 and has turned his life around, now working as a boxer and running a successful YouTube podcast.
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      In September Daniella Westbrook, 49, shared a video of herself lying between the sheets with ex con Ben – just weeks after confirming she was back with her fiancé David.
      In the video, a giggling Danniella says: “Guess what, do you want to know a secret?”
      She then pans over to Ben who laughs: “The cats out the bag.”
      Danniella adds: “It’s official.”
      She later shared another video and claimed it was an old video taken ‘years ago’ and she thought she was just sending to him as she insisted they are just friends.
      Hatchett also previously dated Jessie Wallace’s half-sister Danielle Mason after inviting her on his podcast and having their first date in Broadmoor.
      Speaking with the Daily Star about turning his life around following regaining his freedom, Ben said: “I came out with a dream in my head.
      “I was going to do a book I was going to do something positive in the world – I came out with the belief that I can change and be a better person and he can too, if he was just given the opportunity.
      “I was done for hostage taking,” he admits, “was on top of prison roofs, I was done for violence, I was kicked out of Broadmoor.
      “They deemed me high risk. I did nine months segregation for a plot to take lan Brady hostage but I came out and look what I’ve done now; I own a security company now, I am a professional fighter, I’ve gone and worked with kids.
      “These 4 letters gave me hope when I was inside – P.T.A.W., prove them all wrong.”
      What is Ben Hatchett’s boxing record?
      At present Ben’s professional bareknuckle boxing record stands at 1 win, 1 loss and 0 draws.
      His only win to date came by way of TKO, so his current knock-out ratio is 50%.
      In total he’s boxed 3 rounds, meaning his professional fights last 1.5 rounds on average.
      Aside from professional fights, it appears that Hatchett has been in a lot of bareknuckle contests, but information about these is often kept out of the public eye.
      Is Ben Hatchett fighting Ed Matthews?
      According to a video released on YouTube, Ben Hatchett and Ed Matthews will be going head-to-head.
      There is yet to be any concrete information about the bout released.
      The video just says the fight will be under the Backyard MMA banner and that it is “coming soon”.
      Is Ben Hatchett on social media?
      Yes, Ben is on social media.
      He hosts a YouTube podcast called Let’s Be Real.
      He is also on TikTok and Instagram.
      How long did Ben Hatchett spend in prison?
      Ben was in prison between 2010 and 2020.
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      He served 10 years inside.
      He was also on licence for a further three years, but he’s now clear of all criminal convictions and is an entirely free man. More

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      My training camp for KSI was like PRISON without Molly-Mae and Bambi but I will make him PAY, vows emotional Tommy Fury

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      TOMMY FURY has vowed to make KSI pay for taking him away from his fiancee and baby daughter for ten weeks. Fury made the ultimate sacrifice in training camp to fight YouTube superstar KSI on Saturday night in Manchester.
      Tommy Fury spent his training camp to fight KSI in a hotel
      He likened it to a ‘fancy prison’
      Fury fights KSI in Manchester
      The boxer gets to work in the swimming pool
      The 2019 Love Islander – who met partner Molly-Mae Hague on the TV show – spent over two months staying in a hotel away from his family.
      Fury was only a short drive away from his £3.5million Cheshire mansion but he opted to instead live in solidarity while in camp.
      He said: “Could have stayed at home for the full camp. Home is probably 15 minutes away from the camp, have I been going back? No.
      “I’ve seen them once a week for the past ten weeks and that’s just because I want to zone in and concentrate.
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      “You have to make sacrifices in this game and who else – especially in this game – no one is doing that.

      “They’re all around their missus’ in bed with their missus at night time, kissing and cuddling. I’ve had none of that.
      “I’ve had it hard, living on my own, training on my own. I’ve got the best team in the world and I’m ready to show all the discipline and sacrifice on Saturday night.”
      Fury likened his training camp hotel to a “fancy prison” having done nothing but eat, sleep and repeat his gruelling regime.
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      Fury was reduced to FaceTime calls
      He only saw Molly-Mae and baby Bambi once a week
      The couple got engaged this year
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      He said: “Honestly, the hotel is beautiful, can’t thank them enough for what they’ve done for us.
      “But, at the end of the day is I’d liken it to a fancy prison because all I’ve done for ten weeks is go to the gym, coming back, eating, sleeping and watching films.
      “It’s a fancy prison, I’ve not done anything else. I’m in a razor, razor sharp mental state and ready to go out there and deliver a career-best performance.”
      Tempers have threatened to boil over between Fury, 24, and KSI, 30, in the lead up to the DAZN PPV fight.
      KSI was involved in an altercation with Fury’s dad John who threw a bottle at the social media star, who then retaliated by SPITTING his gum at him.
      So after the bitter war of words, Fury is ready to let his fists do the talking when the rivals put bragging rights and reputations on the line.
      He said: “KSI has done, said a lot of things and he’s going to have to pay for that Saturday night.
      “I’m quietly calm, composed and ready to go. But he will pay for everything he’s said over this past ten weeks.”
      KSI and Tommy Fury ahead of their grudge fightCredit: Splash More

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      Dillon Danis accuses Logan Paul of missing weight and ‘changing rules’ ahead of fight.. with Jake Paul ready to step in

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      DILLON DANIS has accused Logan Paul of “missing weight” and “changing rules” ahead of their highly-anticipated showdown.The grudge match between the two stars is set to be the co-headline bout in Manchester on Saturday night along with KSI versus Tommy Fury.
      Dillon Danis has accused Logan Paul of ‘missing weight’ for their grudge matchCredit: Splash
      The YouTuber posted a clip of himself on the scales making weight at 11:41amCredit: Splash

      But after an explosive pre-fight press conference last night, MMA star Danis claimed it should be off as he tweeted: “Logan Paul just missed weight.”
      But Paul, 28, quickly hit back at those claims by Danis by showing a clip of himself on the scales that showed his weight at 194.3lbs in a social media post at 11:41am.
      The 30-year-old Danis then vented his fury by posting this lengthy statement: “The commission’s rules state that weigh-ins are between 10 and 11. If you miss the 11 o’clock deadline, you’ve missed weight.
      “I weighed in at 10:15, but Logan still hasn’t. The commission said that if he doesn’t arrive by the 11am deadline, the fight is off.
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      “He missed the weight, but then called misfits and changed the rules to give himself an extra hour.
      “We should be on an even playing field, he shouldn’t get special treatment.”
      Danis then claimed: “He’s already got more juice than Tropicana. He missed the weight, plain and simple. They’re trying to handicap me as much as possible.”
      Danis then took to X, formerly known as Twitter, again to say: “He claims he made weight, but it doesn’t count. The rules are the rules.
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      “If he wants to be viewed as a genuine boxer, he needs to follow the 11 o’clock deadline.
      “Look at the time he posted. It’s not fair; I had to follow the rules, and he isn’t an exception.”
      Despite Danis’ statements, Sun Sport understands that there was no 11am deadline for this showdown.

      Meanwhile, Paul’s younger brother Jake, 26, had earlier tweeted to state that he would step in.
      The 7-1 boxer posted: “I will always have my brother’s back.
      “I chose not to respond to the puppet’s countless tweets as it would only amplify his harassment.
      “But make no mistake, if Logan needed me to step in, I would take great joy in knocking that maggot out. See you soon.”
      That was after his elder sibling revealed his swollen face after being attacked by Danis in a chaotic pre-fight press conference.

      An explosive brawl left YouTuber-turned WWE star Paul gushing with blood on Thursday.
      The pair had just finished trash-talking on stage when Paul, who has a 0-1-2 record, hurled a bottle of his Prime drink at Danis’ nether regions.
      Danis hit back by swiping a microphone at his rival’s head as security tried to separate them.
      Paul was left clutching his face after the sickening thud of the impact cut open his cheek, with Danis then posting a picture of blood on the floor at the venue and captioned it with: “Play with fire get burnt p***y.”
      Mams Taylor, KSI’s manager and co-owner of Misfits Boxing, was initially unable to provide an update on the American’s health status after the shock incident.
      However, Paul took to social media to seemingly reassure fans that the highly-anticipated bout was still on despite the damage he suffered.
      He firstly tweeted: “This Saturday we catching a predator.”
      The much-maligned star then shared a selfie on Instagram of himself wearing dark goggles above the huge swelling and cut on his left cheek that he captioned with: “Can’t see the haterz.”
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      Despite his impressive exploits in WWE, Paul has not set foot inside the boxing ring since his 2021 clash with Floyd Mayweather.
      Meanwhile, Bellator MMA welterweight Danis has not fought in over four years.
      Jake Paul offered to step in if Logan was unable to face Dillon DanisCredit: Getty More

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      KSI names three next fight opponents after Tommy Fury but admits he will be ‘lost’ following grudge bout

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      KSI admits he will feel “lost” after settling the score with Tommy Fury – but he already has a trio of superstar names lined up to fight after. The YouTube, music and crossover boxing star faces Fury on Saturday night in Manchester.
      KSI ahead of his fight with Tommy FuryCredit: Getty
      It gives him the chance to do what his arch rival Jake Paul failed in and hand Fury a disastrous defeat.
      And KSI insisted the challenge is not about money and instead fuelled only by trying to upset the boxing odds.
      So he predicts a huge comedown in emotions after the fight – but a list of old rivals could quickly spark a change in that.
      KSI told SunSport: “I’ve made the money that I wanted to make and now I’m looking for more than that. 
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      “And I know after this fight I’m probably going to feel a little bit lost and think, ‘I’m going to need something to excite me again.’  
      “And just going to figure it out, whether that’s a fight with Conor McGregor, Floyd Mayweather, Jake Paul, whatever, we’ll see. 
      “But right now I’m just trying to enjoy this moment because so many times there’s a destination point that I’ve got and I reach it and I’m like, ‘Now what?’ 
      “So right now I’m just enjoying this moment and taking it all in and once I do what I said I was going to do, over and over again, yeah I get to enjoy it. Relish it.” 
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      UFC legend McGregor, 35, bizarrely called out KSI, 30, to a bare-knuckle fight ringside after Anthony Joshua’s most recent win.
      And unbeaten boxing icon Mayweather, 46, faced the social media sensation’s brother Deji, 26, in November.
      But KSI’s most storied feud is with online enemy Paul, 26, whose brother Logan lost to the Londoner in 2019.
      Logan, 28, has since formed a bromance and business with KSI after launching drinks company Prime.
      But younger brother Jake has no love lost and has called to end the rivalry with the mother of all influencer boxing bouts.
      The American lost to Fury by split-decision last February and snubbed a rematch to instead beat MMA veteran Nate Diaz, 38, in August.
      So KSI turned his attention to Fury but Jake is set to be in Manchester as Logan makes his return against jujitsu champion Dillon Danis, 30.
      But if KSI was to pull off the upset at the AO Arena, he has no interest of allowing Jake into the ring for a face off.
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      He said: “No. I’m just going to laugh at him and be like, ‘This is the person you lost to.’
      “Because now I’m in the driving seat, now I’m in the highest chair and I get to choose who I want.” 
      KSI and Tommy Fury kept apart by a cageCredit: Splash
      Tommy Fury beat Jake Paul on pointsCredit: Getty More

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      Hugh Russell dead at 63: Double British boxing champion and Olympic medallist dies following illness as tributes pour in

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      FORMER British boxing champion Hugh Russell has passed away aged 63.Russell won bronze in the 1980 Olympic Games while representing the Republic of Ireland.
      Tributes have poured in for Hugh Russell, leftCredit: PA
      Russell was a double British champion
      The Northern Irishman then went on to become a double British champion in the flyweight and bantamweight division.
      His bronze medal in Moscow was Ireland’s first Olympic medal since the 1964 games.
      Known as “Little Red”, the former fighter finished his pro career in 1985.
      He later became a photographer, working for Irish News, whose sports editor Paul McConville has paid tribute to the 17-2 boxer following his death after an illness.
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      McConville said: “Absolutely devastated by the loss of colleague Hugh Russell.
      “Champion boxer and top class photographer but a friend and colleague who was always on hand to lend some sage advice or lighten the mood with a wise crack and that cheeky grin. RIP Champ.”
      Many in the boxing world have honoured McConville with kind words following his passing, including another Northern Irish boxing great Carl Frampton.
      He wrote: “I’ve just heard the sad news that Hugh Russell passed away. As a BBBoC member and an ex-boxer, he always had the fighters’ best interest at heart.
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      “One of the nicest men you could meet. RIP Hughie.”
      Promoter Frank Warren said: “My thoughts and everyone at Queensberry are with the family and friends of Hugh Russell.
      “A former Olympic medalist and British champion Hugh will be a greatly missed figure in our sport, and above all else was a thoroughly nice man and a great ambassador for boxing in Northern Ireland.”
      Fellow Irish News photographer Mal McCann paid tribute saying: “Absolutely devastated that my friend, colleague and champion Hugh Russell has passed away today. Things won’t be the same without you. Rest in peace Champ.”
      Another colleague Kevin Scott tweeted: “Devastated at the passing of the legend, Hugh Russell. I have never met a kinder person than Hugh. Always a smile, a laugh and a punchy opening line when you met.
      “My thoughts today are with his family and Irish News colleagues, who I know cherished him so dearly. RIP Hugh.” More

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      Astrid Wett vs Alexia Grace EXACT ring-walk time: When will huge fight start?

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      ASTRID WETT and Alexia Grace will finally get to settle their bitter feud TONIGHT – unless there is more controversy before the fight.The OnlyFans pair were all set to face off in a July bout on Wett Promotions.
      Astrid Wett was rushed to hospital after Alexia Grace put her through a tableCredit: Twitter
      However, things got out of hand prior to their fight which led to Grace slamming Wett through a table.
      Moments later, the social media star’s management posted a tweet showing the model in the back of an ambulance – wearing a neck brace and oxygen mask.
      Grace broke her silence on TikTok about the situation by saying: “I didn’t mean to hurt her.
      “To be honest, I think the way she acted is a bit dramatic.

      That incident added to the drama of this ongoing feud but fans will now get to see them leave it all in the ring and SunSport has information the EXACT ring-walk time.
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      What time are the ring-walks for Wett vs Grace and when does the fight start?

      The ring-walk time for Astrid Wett vs Alexia Grace are expected to commence from 6:16pm BST.
      This particular fight will be on the preliminary card which begins at approximately 5pm BST.
      Timings could be subject to change depending on the length of the previous undercard fights.
      KSI’s epic bout against Tommy Fury – the main event, is scheduled to get underway around 11:30pm BST.

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

      Astrid Wett vs Alexia Grace will be broadcast LIVE on DAZN.
      DAZN has confirmed that fans will have to pay a PPV price of £19.99 to watch the blockbuster fight.
      You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.
      A flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.
      Fans can also pay £99.99 for the year upfront, and this is the lowest cost option.
      The fight is available for live streaming on your mobile or tablet device from the DAZN app or you can also watch DAZN 1 HD on Sky channel 429.

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      What is the FULL card?
      Here are all the confirmed fights on the night:

      MAIN EVENT: KSI vs Tommy Fury 
      Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis 
      Deen the Great vs Walid Sharks
      King Kenny vs Anthony Taylor
      Whindersson Nunes vs My Mate Nate
      Wassabi Lmao (Alex Wassabi & NichLmao) vs Los Pineda Coladas (Luis Alcaraz Pineda & BDave) – tag team match
      Swarmz vs Ed Matthews
      Chase DeMoor vs Tempo Arts
      S-X vs DTG
      Astrid Wett vs Alexia Grace
      Salt Papi vs Slim More

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      Fans already congratulating Dillon Danis on beating Logan Paul days BEFORE fight thanks to ‘curse’

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      FANS are already congratulating Dillon Danis on beating Logan Paul.That’s all thanks to the infamous Drake Curse.
      Dillon Danis is already being congratulated on beating Logan Paul ahead of their fightCredit: Splash
      Paul appears set to fall victim to the Drake CurseCredit: Splash
      Danis and Paul are set to clash on the undercard of KSI vs Tommy Fury in Manchester on Saturday.
      The duo had a fiery encounter at Thursday’s press conference, with Danis striking Paul in the face with a microphone.
      It now remains to be seen whether the social media star can pull through in time for the weekend bout.
      But if he does, Paul is being backed to the hilt by pop star Drake.
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      The hitmaker revealed he has bet a whopping near £700,000 on Paul to win.
      He explained: “Never bet against personal vendetta and settling scores.”
      Should Paul win, Drake is set to receive winnings of £1.1million.
      Danis was left gobsmacked, saying: “850 (dollars) on my head is disrespect.”
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      Drake has bet a small fortune on Paul winning Saturday’s fightCredit: Instagram @champagnepapi
      Danis was not too happy with the pop star’s gambleCredit: X @dillondanis
      But fans assured the MMA star it means he is going to win, with the Drake Curse sure to kick in.
      The hilarious name refers to the numerous instances Drake has either bet on or been pictured with an athlete before a big event, with the sportsman going on to lose each time.
      The likes of LeBron James, Serena Williams and Conor McGregor have all suffered at the hands of the Drake Curse.
      The Canadians exploits have even reached into football, with teams like Arsenal, Man City and PSG crashing to defeats after being backed to win.
      Most recently, Drake bet on Israel Adesanya to retain his middleweight title.
      But the UFC ace suffered a shock defeat to Sean Strickland in a result many called the biggest upset in MMA history.
      One fan told Danis: “Congrats on the win. Drake Curse gonna get Logan.”
      Another declared: “Oh God I hope the Drake curse is true.”
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      One noted: “We all know what this means, congratulations Dillon.”
      Another added: “The Drake Curse about to give Danis the W.”

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      Logan Paul shows off swollen face after being ATTACKED by Dillon Danis in chaotic scenes ahead of boxing fight

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      LOGAN PAUL has revealed his swollen face after being attacked by Dillon Danis in a chaotic pre-fight press conference.The grudge match between the two stars will be the co-headline bout in Manchester on Saturday night along with KSI versus Tommy Fury.
      Logan Paul was left with a cut and swollen cheek after being attacked by Dillon DanisCredit: Splash
      The MMA star revealed the blood on the floor in the aftermathCredit: X
      Fans were fearing the worst when they saw the cut on Paul’s faceCredit: X
      The YouTuber has now revealed the damage he suffered on InstagramCredit: Instagram
      However, there were fears that the bout could be jeopardy after an explosive brawl left YouTuber-turned WWE star Paul gushing with blood on Thursday.
      The pair had just finished trash-talking on stage when Paul, who has a 0-1-2 record, hurled a bottle of his Prime drink at Danis’ nether regions.
      MMA fighter Danis hit back by swiping a microphone at his rival’s head as security tried to separate them.
      The 28-year-old Paul was left clutching his face after the sickening thud of the impact cut open his cheek.
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      Danis then posted a picture of blood on the floor at the venue and captioned it with: “Play with fire get burnt p***y.”
      Mams Taylor, KSI’s manager and co-owner of Misfits Boxing, was initially unable to provide an update on the American’s health status after the shock incident.
      However, Paul has now taken to social media to seemingly reassure fans that the highly-anticipated bout is still on despite the damage he suffered.
      He firstly tweeted: “This Saturday we catching a predator.”
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      Paul then shared a selfie on Instagram of himself wearing dark goggles above the huge swelling and cut on his left cheek that he captioned with: “Can’t see the haterz.”
      As we revealed last night, sources have told SunSport that they are confident the cut will not lay waste to the bout.
      Despite his impressive exploits in WWE, Paul has not set foot inside the boxing ring since his 2021 clash with Floyd Mayweather.
      Bellator MMA welterweight Danis, 30, has not fought in over four years. More