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      Joe Joyce vs Zhilei Zhang 2: UK start time, TV channel, live stream and undercard for huge rematch in London

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      JOE JOYCE will be seeking revenge when he takes on Zhilei Zhang in a highly anticipated rematch on SATURDAY night.The Brit suffered the first defeat of his professional career when the two last met in April.
      Zhilei Zhang beat Joe Joyce to becomen the WBO interim heavyweight champion back in AprilCredit: Richard Pelham
      The fight was stopped in the sixth round after Zhang dealt a gruesome blow to Joyce’s right eye, damaging it to the point of closure.
      Zhang not only became the first person to beat the ‘Juggernaut’, but he also claimed the WBO interim heavyweight title in the process.
      The winner of Saturday night’s highly anticipated bout could potentially set up a mouthwatering clash with Oleksandr Usyk.
      When is Joe Joyce vs Zhilei Zhang 2

      Joe Joyce vs Zhilei Zhang 2 will take place on Saturday, September 23.
      The card is set to get underway from 6pm, while the main event is scheduled for 10:30pm BST
      The OVO Arena in London will host.

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      What TV channel is Joe Joyce vs Zhilei Zhang 2 on and can it be live streamed?

      Joe Joyce vs Zhilei Zhang 2 will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 2.
      TNT Sports customers can live stream all the action via the discovery+ app or website.
      Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action from the OVO Arena by following SunSport’s live blog.

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      Here are all the confirmed bouts on the card:

      MAIN EVENT: Joe Joyce vs Zhilei Zhang – for WBO Interim heavyweight title
      Pierce O’Leary vs Kane Gardner
      Anthony Yarde vs TBA
      Sam Noakes vs Carlos Perez
      Zach Parker vs Khalid Graidia
      Ezra Taylor vs Joel McIntyre
      Royston Barney-Smith vs TBA
      Moses Itauma vs Amine Boucetta
      Tommy Fletcher vs Alberto Tapia
      Aloys Youmbi vs Erik Nazaryan
      Sean Noakes vs Lukasz Barabasz More

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      Inside KSI’s glam lifestyle, from driving a £280k customised Lamborghini to £390k diamond necklace and Prime business

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      KSI is getting ready to appear in the ring once again.The YouTuber/rapper/entrepreneur, 30, will face off against Tommy Fury at MF & DAZN: X Series 10 on October 14.
      KSI is now reportedly amassed a £25m fortuneCredit: Getty
      YouTuber turned boxer KSI lives a lifestyle to envy
      Already, he fancies his chances – admitting he’s going to place a £1million bet on himself to win.
      But that’s just a drop in the ocean for a man reportedly worth around £25million.
      KSI’s wealth enables him to live a life of luxury.
      From an amazing car collection to bespoke jewellery and his various business interests, including Prime, this is a man who has it all.
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      Cars
      KSI, real name Olajide Olatunji, has become quite the petrol head over the years.
      So it was no surprise that he added a customised Lamborghini Aventador to his garage – worth around £280,000 – in 2014.
      He has since called it his “pride and joy” and it’s easy to see why.
      When he bought the supercar, KSI had it wrapped by famed customiser Yiannimize in an eye-catching purple hue.
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      He has also had that flashy motor modified twice with Tron-inspired lines, as an ode to the sci-fi flick.
      Such was his love for that car, he released a rap track called ‘Lamborghini’ in 2015.
      But, he reportedly parted ways with the Lambo at a cost.
      Now, he seems to have become a Porsche aficionado after acquiring a 718 Boxster valued at £65,000, that boasts a drop-top roof and a top speed of 171mph.
      Of course, the licence plate is customised too – which reads ‘K51 FLY’.
      Fans online have also been wowed by a £60,000 Porsche Cayenne he showed off in a series of Snapchat stories.
      The Cayenne is the more luxurious of Porsche’s SUVs and faster boasting a 3.0L Turbo V6 engine.
      While in LA, KSI has been seen driving a very plush £250,000 Rolls-Royce Wraith.
      Yiannimize customised KSI’s £280k LamborghiniCredit: Andrew Styczynski – The Sun
      KSI had an obsession with sci-fi film TronCredit: Instagram / @therealksi via @yiannimize
      This stunning Porsche 718 Boxster is also in KSI’s car collection
      When he’s been in LA, KSI has been spotted driving a Rolls-Royce Wraith
      Diamonds
      We’re used to footballers, like Cristiano Ronaldo owning incredible jewellery, but don’t forget KSI.
      He loves diamonds just as much as CR7.
      His most elaborate purchase stems from his love of cartoon Dragon Ball Z.
      In 2019, he commissioned Pragnell Jewellers to create a bespoke diamond necklace of Beerus – the antihero from the Japanese anime.
      It really is astonishing. The piece has around 2,000 stones gems like sapphires, yellow diamonds, and is 18 carat gold.
      While, it took over 550 hours of craftsmanship to make and is said to be worth around £390,000.
      Being so valuable, KSI has admitted that he doesn’t keep it at home and has the item locked up in a safe.
      KSI is also fond of having an expensive timepiece.
      Pragnell Jewellers also sold him a £150,000 Rolex that’s covered in diamonds.
      Jewellery lover KSI had a custom-made necklace made of Beerus from Dragon Ball Z
      KSI shows off his amazing Beerus necklace worth around £390k
      This stunning £150k Rolex is also part of KSI’s amazing jewellery collection
      It was a gift to himself for an epic 2018.
      His only demand was that he wanted to be “iced out and covered in diamonds.”
      Loves his trainers
      Kicks are incredibly important for KSI.
      Which is why he linked up with Adidas last year to collaborate on a series of stylish high-tops.
      But, he is also a huge trainer collector.
      Whenever he drops in to LA, he heads to hipster shop Flight Club to stock up.
      On one particular trip, he dropped £8,000 on multiple footwear.
      The best being a pair of Off-White Nike Air Vapor Max’s that cost almost £2,000, the most surreal being the Nike Kyrie Lucky Charms sneakers that shared the colours of the popular American cereal
      In fact, he joked on a YouTube video that he had never seen Lucky Charms before until he’d bought those trainers.
      KSI loves collecting trainers
      These Off-White Nike Air Vapor Max trainers cost KSI £2k
      Despite being a trainer collection, KSI once regrettably gave away a pair of Red October Yeezys worth £30k
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      KSI also splashed his cash on Yeezy Boost 350 trainers, and Air Jordan Air Retro’s.
      However, he regrettably admits giving away a pair of Red October Yeezys that in good condition could be worth around £29,000.
      Designer cat
      KSI’s love of animals is not in doubt.
      Earlier this year, he added a furless companion to his family. And a beauty it is.
      He bought a Sphynx cat, the breed best known for being hairless back in May.
      They can be expensive – sometimes costing up to £2,000.
      Earlier this year, KSI revealed he bought a Sphynx catCredit: Instagram / @KSI
      Buu, his trusty companion, could have cost as much as £2kCredit: Instagram / @KSI
      He has called it Buu, and he regularly now appears on his YouTube videos and Instagram shares.
      Business
      Savvy KSI has used his social media standing to build an empire.
      The most incredible and impressive is his Prime drink, he set up with fellow YouTuber Logan Paul.
      They revealed astonishing figures of $250million (£201million) in retail sales and $110million (£88million) gross internally.
      And now they are conquering the sports world, with sponsorship deals with his beloved Arsenal, Bayern Munich and footballers Erling Haaland and Alisha Lehmann.
      He is also the CEO of Misfits boxing, who inked a deal with streamer DAZN to showcase fights between influencers, YouTubers and the like, XIX Vodka and a restaurant chain known as Sides.
      On top of all that, he is also the co-founder of The Sidemen – a YouTube group who have delved into the world of charity football.
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      KSI teamed up with fellow YouTuber Logan Paul to launch Prime Hydration drinksCredit: https://twitter.com/primehydrateuk?lang=en
      Prime now partners Arsenal and other football clubsCredit: https://www.arsenal.com/arsenal-prime-hydration-drink-partner-ksi-logan-paul-emirates-stadium
      Professional athletes including Alisha Lehmann are also working with PrimeCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alishalehmann7/
      Their most recent match raised a commendable £2.4million with proceeds going to charities – Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), youth charity Teenage Cancer Trust and wish-granting charity, Rays of Sunshine.
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      Ring Magazine top 10 heavyweight boxers revealed but fans are all confused over who is No1

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      OLEKSANDR USYK remains at the top of Ring Magazine’s heavyweight rankings – leaving fans confused. Usyk currently holds the Ring Magazine belt having won it against Anthony Joshua in 2021, securing his place at the top.

      But some supporters spoke out to claim it should be Tyson Fury sitting ahead of the masterful Ukrainian.
      One confused fan said: “How is Usyk No 1?”
      Another added: “Looks about right but if fury and usyk fights #1 and #2 flipping.”
      One argued: “Strange when you know top of the list would be koed by number 2.”
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      Elsewhere, former WBC champion Deontay Wilder, 37, is the second ranked contender with Joshua, 33, one place behind.
      Those standings could change if the pair manage to get a deal over the line to fight each other.
      Zhilei Zhang, 40, is fourth following his April win over sixth-placed Joe Joyce, 37, and the two rematch this Saturday.
      Andy Ruiz Jr, 34, is fifth despite not fighting since last September, beating No7 ranked Luis Ortiz, 44.
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      Joseph Parker, 31, is No8 with Filip Hrgovic, also 31, at No9.
      American Jared Anderson, 23, breaks into the top ten for the first time after Dillian Whyte, 35, dropped out.
      Whyte was due to rematch Joshua in August but a failed drug test saw him pulled out and now fighting for his career and reputation.

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      Simon Eubank dead: Brother of boxing legend Chris Eubank Sr dies as son Harlem posts emotional message

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      CHRIS EUBANK SR’s brother Simon has sadly passed away at 61.His son, unbeaten boxer Harlem, announced the news online accompanied with pictures of his dad.
      Harlem Eubank with his dad Simon
      Simon was Chris Eubank’s brotherCredit: Instagram @harlemeubank
      He posted: “Rest easy up there dad. We love you and we’ll try do you proud.”
      Simon and his twin brother Peter were both older siblings to British boxing legend Chris Eubank.
      All three boxed but it was Chris who went on to achieve a world championship career at middleweight and super-middleweight.
      Simon fought lower down at super-welterweight and finished his career in 1992 with seven wins and 20 losses.
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      He was a highly respected journeyman who took on tough challenges up and down the UK.
      Twin Peter retired a year earlier with a record of 14 wins and 21 losses.
      Chris boxed until 1998 and shared one of the most memorable rivalries in British history with Nigel Benn, resulting in a win and a draw.
      He would later coach and mentor his son Chris Jr, who is one of boxing’s biggest stars in the UK.
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      Chris and Simon’s influence also carried over to Harlem, who is currently an 18-0 super-lightweight prospect.
      Harlem received a host of well wishes after announcing the passing of his father on Instagram.
      Boxer Shannon Courtenay said: “Sorry for your loss Harlem sending you and your family lots of love xxx.”
      Irish Olympian Michael Conlan posted: “Sorry for you loss my brother see you soon.”
      Eubank Jr’s former opponent Gary O’Sullivan added: “Sorry for your loss, Harlem. RIP Mr. Eubank.”
      The Eubank family tragically lost Harlem’s cousin and Chris Jr’s brother Sebastian in 2021 following a heart attack at sea in Dubai.
      Both boxers continue to honour Sebastian by baring his name on their ring shorts.
      Harlem – who shared a close friendship with Sebastian – joins Chris Jr in helping care and raise his young son Raheem.
      Harlem Eubank with his late cousin Sebastian More

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      Tommy Fury vs KSI: Boxing world predicts outcome of fight as Love Island star and YouTuber clash in grudge match

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      KSI and Tommy Fury are putting it all on the line in a celebrity boxing mega-fight. Bragging rights, reputations and unbeaten records will be at stake on October 14 in Manchester.
      KSI and Tommy Fury head to head ahead of their fightCredit: PA
      It comes eight months after Fury beat KSI’s arch rival Jake Paul in their Saudi Arabia grudge match.
      And fans can expect a similar blockbuster event that has captured the boxing public’s attention.
      Here, SunSport runs down some predictions from the fight world.
      Jake Paul
      The American is still waiting to settle the score with KSI, 30, and has expressed an interest in rematching Fury, 24.
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      So he will be a keen viewer next month but he only sees the fight going one way.
      Paul, 26, said: “I think Tommy knocks him out in like less than five rounds.”
      Prediction… Tommy Fury KO
      Fury beat Jake Paul in their grudge matchCredit: Reuters
      Anthony Joshua
      Joshua’s history with the Furys goes back years due to a long-standing rivalry with Tommy’s brother Tyson.
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      And despite being friends with fellow Watford man KSI, it did not stop AJ giving a balanced prediction when asked.
      Joshua, 33, told Misfits Boxing: “That’s where it’s tough, experience plays a massive role in anyone’s approach to success.
      “But with God, with hard work and his raw ability who knows what could happen. With the support of the people that could push him on over the final line.”
      Prediction… Sitting on the fence
      KSI beams next to Anthony JoshuaCredit: Instagram @ksi
      Erling Haaland
      The Manchester City star has just been signed by KSI and Logan Paul’s Prime hydration drink.
      And he went on Paul’s podcast to announce the deal and he awkwardly backed Fury to beat KSI right in front of the YouTuber.
      Asked who will win, Haaland, 23, replied: “The other guy.”
      Prediction… Tommy Fury win  
      KSI welcomed Erling Haaland to Logan Paul and Mike Majlak’s podcastCredit: @impaulsive

      Eddie Hearn
      Hearn promoted KSI’s professional debut against Logan Paul in 2019, which he won by scrappy split-decision.
      He has since stepped away from the celebrity boxing world but continues to wade in on the debate.
      Hearn told SecondsOut: “I think it’s going to be a good fight, it’s going to do massive numbers and it’s live on DAZN.”
      Prediction… Everyone will make money
      Eddie Hearn promoted KSI’s pro debutCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Amir Khan
      Khan, 36, is no stranger to a big fight himself and he has backed Fury to do a demolition job.
      He told SecondsOut: “He comes from a boxing family, I think he’s a better fighter and I think he’s definitely got the skill set and the power to knockout these influencers.
      “I think it’s a mismatch, really. Because he’s the fighter and he’s the one who has been doing it from young.
      “I think this is where these influencers can get hurt one day, when they take risky fights against proper boxers. They’re going to get hurt.”
      Prediction… Fury by demolition
      Amir Khan is backing Fury to beat KSICredit: Ian Whittaker
      David Haye
      The Hayemaker has made a name for himself with dodgy predictions over the years so this could be bad news for KSI.
      But Haye, 42, tipped KSI to beat Fury right after he knocked out Joe Fournier with an accidental but illegal elbow in their May fight.
      He said on iFL TV: “I think he beats Tommy Fury. And if he’s allowed elbows as well, for sure.
      “Even without the elbows, I think he definitely beats Tommy Fury. With his timing and rhythm, I was really impressed.”
      Prediction… KSI for the win
      David Haye thinks KSI will beat Tommy FuryCredit: PA
      Derek Chisora
      Chisora has a strained history with the Furys having lost three times to Tyson while he is a friend and training partner of KSI’s.
      So it is no shock that Chisora, 39, told talkSPORT: “It’s not like he’s in and out of the gym, no, no. He wants to win this fight.
      “On top of that, JJ doesn’t have yes men around him. It’s going to be a good fight.
      “This fight, I see a knockout, and I see the knockout coming for my friend JJ. He’s got more power in both hands than before.”
      Prediction… KSI by KO
      Derek Chisora trains with KSICredit: @DerekWarChisora
      Idris Virgo
      Virgo had a scuffle with Fury at KSI’s last fight but he believes his sparring partner will take care of business on his behalf.
      He told Pro Boxing Fans: “I don’t need to worry about him anymore because my boy KSI, he’s going to deal with him on October 14th.
      “I’m going to sit back ringside watch that fight and be like, ‘Told you bro, you just got knocked out by KSI, a YouTuber.’ So I can’t wait.”
      Prediction… KSI by KO
      KSI and Idris Virgo are training partnersCredit: @idrisvirgo
      Conor Benn
      The unbeaten welterweight, 26, reckons the fight is a lot closer than people believe but he just gives the edge to Fury.
      He said on SecondsOut: “It’s a hard fight for both, I think.
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      “It’s a 50-50 fight. I’m not picking, I’m sitting on the fence because I like Tommy and I like KSI.” 
      “You’d think Tommy would win, you’d think. So, I’ll maybe go 55 per cent Tommy, 45 per cent KSI.” 
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      KSI’s secret girlfriend blown away by YouTuber’s boxing skills after being ‘f***ing terrified’ about Tommy Fury fight

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      KSI claims his girlfriend was “f***ing terrified” about his fight with Tommy Fury – until watching him in action. The YouTube, music and crossover boxing star returns to the ring on October 14 in Manchester against Fury.
      KSI and Tommy Fury fight on October 14Credit: PA
      And his partner – who has so far remained secret and out of the public eye – was left in fear of the fight.
      So much so that she demanded to watch KSI in sparring to put her at ease and according to the man himself he passed with flying colours.
      KSI told streamer Adin Ross: “I’ll tell you this – my girlfriend was very, very nervous, very, very nervous.
      “She was like, ‘I don’t know about this Tommy fight, I’m f***ing terrified, Tommy’s a big guy, I saw what he did to Jake. I’m not sure about this fight, can I see you spar?’
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      “She saw me spar – I sparred terribly – and she was like, ‘Oh my f***ing God I get it. Oh my f***ing God, you’re going to f***ing annihilate him.’
      “I sparred terribly, mum’s life I sparred terribly. This week I sparred terribly and she was like, ‘Yeah, I f***ing understand.’
      “Fam, even when I spar poorly I still win, I still do well, I still f***ing put my all into it and I still beat people.”
      KSI’s girlfriend has chosen to keep their relationship private despite the superstar fame of her boyfriend.
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      The social media sensation – who has never lost in boxing – opened up on their partnership on Good Morning Britain.
      He said: “For me, I keep my private things very, very private. I have a girlfriend and she’s very private, we keep things quiet. 
      “Whenever I spend time with her, it’s all about her. Even with my family, I like to do things privately and it’s just making sure that whenever I need to be out in the public eye.”
      KSI has kept his girlfriend privateCredit: Rex More

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      Tyson Fury thinks it’s ‘sad’ Mike Tyson is ‘going against him’ after being named after boxing legend

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      TYSON FURY thinks it is “sad” that Mike Tyson is coaching against him for his fight with Francis Ngannou. The unbeaten WBC world champion was named after the Baddest Man on The Planet by his dad John.
      Tyson Fury thinks it is ‘sad’ that Mike Tyson is coaching against himCredit: Getty
      Mike Tyson is currently coaching Francis NgannouCredit: Getty
      But they will be in opposite corners on October 28 in Saudi Arabia when Tyson corners Ngannou against the Gypsy King.
      And Fury hit back to Sky Sports: “I think that it’s sad, actually.
      “The man that I am named after, a legend, has to go against me and then come out as a loser, having lost to a man who was named after him.
      “I think that it’s sad and I think that he should be in my corner, not the opposing corner, but business is business and I understand that it’s strictly business.”
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      The two heavyweight superstars will collide in a massive crossover clash in the boxing ring.
      It comes after Ngannou, 37, walked out on the UFC to pursue the mega-money boxing switch.
      But Fury, 35, insisted no matter who will be on his coaching team it will matter little to the outcome of the fight.
      He added: “No matter what he teaches this fella, no matter how much boxing training he does, everyone has got a plan until they get punched in the face.
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      “And I’m not sure who said that, but that is true. They’ve all got a plan until they get smacked in the mouth.”
      Fury guessed that his career is so legendary it has led Tyson to plot his downfall by coaching against him.
      He said: “I must have said something to offend him.
      “I haven’t spoke to him, but it must be that I’ve outdone him, longer-reigning champion than he was. Maybe he’s upset about that. I don’t know.”
      Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou ahead of their crossover clashCredit: Reuters More

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      KSI plans to place outrageous £1MILLION bet on himself to beat Tommy Fury as he eyes stunning upset KO of Love Islander

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      KSI wants to sensationally up the stakes for his grudge match with Tommy Fury – with a whopping £1million bet on himself.The YouTuber-turned-boxer locks horns with the younger brother of heavyweight champion Tyson in an eagerly-anticipated influencer showdown next month.
      KSI faces Tommy Fury in an influencer showdown on October 14Credit: GETTY
      There is plenty of bad blood between the pairCredit: PA
      KSI wants to bet £1million on himself to win the grudge matchCredit: PA
      Social media sensation KSI – real name Olajide Olatunji – goes into his showdown with Tommy as a huge underdog.
      But to say he’s brimming with confidence ahead of the Manchester melee would be an understatement.
      During a live stream with the controversial Adin Ross, he said: “I’m trying to put a million down on myself.”
      KSI quickly revealed that bookmakers will allow him to bet on himself, just not the eyewatering figure he wants to lay down.
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      The 30-year-old said: “First of all, a lot of the things, trying to put in that amount, just won’t let me.
      “They’re like 5k maximum.”
      He added: “I can bet on myself. I just can’t bet on the round.
      “So, yeah I think I’m going to have to try and find a way to do it through people or I don’t know.
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      “But then it’s just dodgy so I’m like I don’t know if I want to just do it or if I just leave it.
      “I’m going to just put on whatever I can.”
      Former Love Island star Fury goes into his punch-up with KSI on the back of a split-decision win over Jake Paul in February.
      And he hopes a demolition of KSI will put an end to the influencer boxing scene once and for all.
      He told Sky Sports: “That’s my plan for this year.
      “I want to end YouTube boxing within twelve months. So that’s my plan. So we’ll see.”
      He continued: “I don’t know. I take it one fight at a time. All these guys are the same to me.
      “There’s not one that stands out from the rest. They’re all about the same.
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      “So anyone can get it. I’m not bothered.
      “I’m used to growing up fighting against proper boxers. These guys are a bit of a joke.” More