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      I was a chubby pro basketballer before body transformation made me a ripped pro boxer

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      NAPHTALI NEMBHARD has completed his transformation from chubby pro basketballer to ripped professional boxer.The 27-year-old Sheffield ace was a fleshy, hard-grafting court ace for the Sheffield Sharks and Derbyshire Arrows before fancying a sexy six-pack for a holiday.
      Naphtali Nembhard won his professional boxing debut in his Sheffield hometown complete with six-packCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      As a kid on the basketball court he struggled to keep his weight downCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      The southpaw knew – after a childhood combining his favourite sports – that dedicating himself to boxing was the only way to get a toned torso.
      And in 2017 he went to the Bramall Lane home of his beloved Sheffield United to watch local hero Kell Brook bravely lose to Errol Spence Jr, he was hooked on swapping hoops for the hurt business.
      On last Friday night in his hometown, he finally made his pro bow outpointing Vasif Mamedov, to complete his turnaround.
      The Yorkshire hulk explained to SunSport: “I was always a chubby kid when I was young and when I got to university and started playing basketball more seriously, they told me to get in shape.
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      “I boxed a bit when I was younger and was always a fan. 
      “When I was in school my friends were all boxers but I was just fat and didn’t like getting hit. 
      “I only really started boxing training again as an adult when I wanted to get a six-pack for a holiday.
      “I was going on holiday to America and I wanted to impress people, I did get that six-pack too, thanks to the boxing training.”
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      Nembhard wants to box like Sheffield ring legend Prince Naseem Hamed – one of the most brilliant showmen the sport has ever seen.
      But his childhood friends are baffled as his basketball style was much more journeyman brawler than Harlem Globetrotter baller.
      “I am small for a basketball player,” he said. “I am only 6ft 1in. It’s tall for a middleweight boxer but not for a basketball player.
      “As a basketball player I was gritty, aggressive, hard-nosed and used to guard against the opposition’s best player, be a nuisance to him and push him around. I was a very defensive player.
      “My friends who have seen me play basketball and box are confused because my styles in both sports are the polar opposite.
      “I still have that grit when it comes to training but in the ring I like to be more silky, show more finesse. My favourite boxers were always flashy and showboaters so I try to emulate that.”
      Naphtali Nembhard didn’t like getting punched in the face as a kid but now fights for money as an adultCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Sheffield super-sportsman Naphtali Nembhard has been a hit at basketball and now boxingCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk More

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      KSI vs Tommy Fury commentators: Who will be on the panel for epic Manchester bout?

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      KSI and Tommy Fury are all set to face off at the top of an action-packed Misfits Prime bill – but the commentary panel is just as exciting.Prime owner KSI will be determined to make up for a controversial elbow on Joe Fournier which saw him stripped of his win in May.
      KSI got stripped of his win against Joe FournierCredit: Getty
      And the YouTube icon expressed how confident he is by claiming that he could beat Fury after chugging “15 pints” of beer.
      However, the baby brother of Tyson Fury should have the wind in his sails as he goes into this fight fresh from a huge victory over social media star Jake Paul.
      Furthermore, Fury’s incredible body transformation has proved that he is taking this fight more seriously than ever.
      But aside from the huge fight, the commentary is just as important and SunSport has all the info on who is on the panel.
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      Who is on commentary for KSI vs Tommy Fury?
      Ariel Helwani, Ade Oladipo and Olivia Buzaglo will be the main hosts of the epic event.
      Chris Eubank Jr and Idris Virgo have been selected to be on punditry duties.
      And the commentators in line for KSI vs Tommy Fury is Todd Grisham and The Coach.

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      What time is KSI vs Tommy Fury?
      KSI’s thrilling bout against Tommy Fury will take place from approximately 11:30pm BST on Saturday, October 14.
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      However, this depends on the length of the undercard bouts.
      DAZN will be broadcasting the huge fight at a price of £19.99 but it will also be shown in various cinemas across the UK.
      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
      Chase DeMoor vs Tempo Arts
      S-X vs DTG
      Astrid Wett vs Alexia Grace
      Salt Papi vs Slim More

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      Misfits Boxing draft in stunning Sky Sports presenter and daughter of FA Cup legend to host KSI vs Tommy Fury fight card

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      MISFITS Boxing has drafted in stunning Sky Sports presenter Olivia Buzaglo to host KSI’s fight with Tommy Fury this weekend.The two men collide in Manchester on Saturday looking to settle old scores.
      Olivia Buzaglo has been snapped up as a host of Misfits BoxingCredit: INSTAGRAM @oliviabuzaglo
      The ace will help present Saturday’s clash between KSI and Tommy FuryCredit: INSTAGRAM @oliviabuzaglo
      Olivia is a Sky Sports and Chelsea TV starCredit: INSTAGRAM @oliviabuzaglo
      The much-hyped bill includes a battle between Logan Paul and Dillon Danis too.
      And fan favourites including Salt Papi, King Kenny and Astrid Wett will also take to the ring on a grand night of action.
      But with so much talent on show, a host of the highest quality is needed.
      And the Misfits have snapped up Buzaglo’s services following her starring roles on Sky Sports and Chelsea TV.
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      Olivia, 29, is the daughter of Woking’s FA Cup hero Tim Buzaglo, who famously netted a hat-trick for the minnows in a third-round win over West Brom in 1991.
      Olivia cut her teeth in the sports journalism world with her very own Chelsea Fan TV channel on YouTube.
      She then landed a gig with Chelsea’s official channel, becoming their match day host.
      And Olivia is often seen on Sky Sports too, as well as Premier League Productions.
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      Olivia’s dad is Woking FA Cup hero Tim BuzagloCredit: INSTAGRAM @oliviabuzaglo
      She cut her teeth with a Chelsea fan YouTube channelCredit: INSTAGRAM @oliviabuzaglo
      Olivia was snapped up by the Blues’ in-house TV channelCredit: INSTAGRAM @oliviabuzaglo
      But her skills aren’t just limited to football, with Olivia now set to enter the world of boxing with the Misfits.
      She confirmed she would be a co-host with Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo on Twitter.
      Olivia said: “Well this is going to be fun. See you Saturday, Manchester.”
      Fans praised the Misfits for their choice, with one saying: “Massive news, congrats Liv.”
      Another declared: “Wow this is awesome Olivia.”
      One noted: “You at all the big events, winning in life.”
      Another added: “Jealous! That will be some spectacle and lots of drama.”
      Olivia is ready to shine in the boxing worldCredit: INSTAGRAM @oliviabuzaglo
      She also works for Sky Sports as a presenterCredit: instagram @oliviabuzaglo
      Fans reacted with delight to the newsCredit: instagram @oliviabuzaglo
      Olivia is ready to make a splash in boxingCredit: Getty More

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      Who is Walid Sharks and what is his boxing record?

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      BOXER Walid Sharks is part of the huge all-star-studded Misfits Boxing Prime Card Event.Sharks’ highly anticipated rematch against Deen the Great is set to be an explosive bout.
      Boxer Walid Sharks is a social media star turned boxerCredit: Instagram
      Who is Walid Sharks?
      Walid Muhesein, also known as Walid Sharks, is an online social media star-turned-boxer. 
      He was born on April 15, 2004, in Syria.
      With 441k followers on Instagram and over 550k followers on TikTok the boxer has quite the following already. 
      Walid will return to the ring on October 14, 2023, to face rival Deen the Great as part of the must-watch Misfits Boxing Prime Card. 
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      Walid and Deen the Great will feature as one of the 11 flights on the undercard, before the highly anticipated KSI showdown with Tommy Fury, and Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis gets underway. 
      What is Walid Sharks boxing record?
      Sharks has a boxing record of 3-1-0 with two KOs and one win by unanimous decision under his belt already. 
      His last fight was in July 2023, in which he secured a win over Yuddygangtv also known as YouTuber Elijah Smith.
      The boxer has only lost one fight in his career.
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      Did Walid Sharks beat Deen the Great?
      Sharks only defeat was at the hands of Deen the Great, real name Nurideen Shabazz.
      Their clash took place on November 19, 2022.
      There were multiple knockdowns during the fight which was part of the Misfits Boxing X Series 003 event. 
      Sharks looked dominant until the sudden finish in the third round when he was KO’d by Deen.
      Nearly a year later, they will go head-to-head on the undercard of KSI vs Tommy Fury on October 14, 2023.
      They have both notched wins since then, but with their long-lasting feud and rivalry, it leaves it open for Sharks to even up the series.
      Sharks has never beaten Deen the Great.
      The last time the pair met was in a Misfits Boxing tag team boxing experiment in July 2023.
      Deen and Sharks were paired up as teammates, despite their well-known feud. 
      The explosive duo took on Yuddygang TV and Ayye Pap in the co-main event of Misfits Boxing X Series 008. 
      After four rounds the unlikely pairing secured the win via a unanimous decision.
      The animosity between the two looked to have disappeared and a truce drawn.
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      However, in a bizarre and shocking turn of events, Deen the Great and Sharks ending up having a mass brawl whilst awaiting confirmation of the results, with their teams required to pull them both apart.
      The mass brawl went viral and has since ignited several reactions and built much anticipation for their next meeting on October 14, 2023. More

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      Meet the glamorous ring girls for KSI vs Tommy Fury including tattoo queen and bikini-loving festival stunner

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      IT’S the YouTube contest to end all contests.KSI and Tommy Fury will finally get into the ring, after TNT secured a split decision victory against Jake Paul in his previous bout.
      Jade Berry is one of the ring girls on the KSI vs Tommy Fury fight cardCredit: Instagram @jadexberry
      Glam Jade calls herself ‘Alt Barbie’Credit: Instagram @jadexberry
      The pair are the main event on the MF & DAZN: X Series 10 card, that also features Logan Paul taking on Dillon Danis.
      It promises to be a spectacular occasion at the Manchester Arena.
      And it’s one that deserves some incredible ring girls.
      Jade Hadert, Summa Hammond, Sydney Bump and Gabreille Alfonso will be livening up proceedings.
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      Let SunSport introduce you to the glam beauties who will be joining the fighters in the ring.
      Jade Berry
      Misfits Boxing fans got a glimpse of the tattooed beauty, Jade when KSI fought Joe Fournier back in May.
      An alternative social media influencer, Jade has a whopping 127,000 followers on Instagram and also provides content for OnlyFans.
      On there she shares snaps wearing band t-shirts from the likes of Slipknot, Blink 182 and Guns N’ Roses, as well as various lingerie snaps.
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      Amusingly, she calls herself ‘Alt Barbie’ which is in fitting for her style.
      She has previously uploaded footage to social media from Misfits events, with Apollonia Llewellyn having also worked as a ring girl for the promotion.
      Stunning Jade is often seen wearing band T-shirtsCredit: Instagram @jadexberry
      With 127,000 followers, Jade is the most-followed ring girl on the cardCredit: Instagram @jadexberry
      Summa Hammond
      Blonde beauty Summa is a TikTok queen, who has drawn over 2.1 million likes from her videos.
      On there, she shows off her ring outfits and her make-up tips which are lapped up by her 148,000 plus followers.
      Summa also features on Instagram, where 42,000 followers get a glimpse into her lifestyle.
      From dressing up in sexy lingerie to showing off a glam lifestyle, including visiting the races at Ascot and holidays in Croatia, she’s got it made.
      Summa provides exclusive content on OnlyFans.
      148,000 fans follow Summa on TikTokCredit: Instagram @summahammond
      Ring girl Summa shares videos online of her glam outfitsCredit: Instagram @summahammond
      When she’s not in the ring, Summa can be seen enjoying glam holidaysCredit: Instagram @summahammond
      Summa provides exclusive content on OnlyFansCredit: Instagram @summahammond
      Sydney Elizabeth
      American Sydney is from the Bay Area.
      She floats between brunette and blonde, while having her own unique style.
      Her lifestyle is as Californian as it gets, with trips to Malibu and enjoying the beach.
      When she’s not bronzing her stunning body, Sydney loves to go hiking.
      And she’s not averse to enjoying outdoors sports, including snowboarding.
      American Sydney Elizabeth hails from the Bay areaCredit: Instagram @syd_x0
      Sydney shows off her stunning bikini body on social mediaCredit: Instagram @syd_x0
      Sydney lives life very much like a CalifornianCredit: Instagram @syd_x0
      Stylish Sydney loves to live an outdoors lifestyleCredit: Instagram @syd_x0
      Gabrielle Alfonso
      Gabs, as she calls herself on social media, is an up-and-coming ring girl.
      Like Sydney, she is also American and boasts enviable lifestyle.
      Judging by her Instagram, Gabrielle loves music and is a festival regular.
      This summer she went to Hard Summer in Los Angeles, as well as the Life is Beautiful festival in Las Vegas.
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      When she’s not watching bands, Gabrielle is travelling around the States.
      Hawaii, where she can show off her amazing beach body, is seemingly her favourite.
      Sexy Gabrielle Alfonso loves music festivalsCredit: Instagram @gabrielle.alfonso
      Gabrielle also enjoys travelling and took a trip to HawaiiCredit: Instagram @gabrielle.alfonso
      Festival babe enjoyed the Hard Summer in LA and Life is Beautiful festivals in Las VegasCredit: Instagram @gabrielle.alfonso
      Gorgeous brunette Gabrielle shows off her amazing bikini bodyCredit: Instagram @gabrielle.alfonso
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      Mike Tyson hails Francis Ngannou’s ‘astronomical’ strength and shares new prediction for Tyson Fury crossover fight

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      MIKE TYSON was left gobsmacked when he first got a glimpse of Francis Ngannou’s strength and power.The former undisputed heavyweight champion is training with the MMA man-mountain ahead of his controversial crossover clash with Tyson Fury a fortnight on Saturday.
      Francis Ngannou faces Tyson Fury in a Saudi showdown a fortnight on SaturdayCredit: GETTY
      The Cameroonian clubber has brought in boxing legend Mike Tyson to help him down The Gypsy KingCredit: AFP
      Iron Mike reckons The Predator can pull off one of the greatest upsets in sports historyCredit: AFP
      Iron Mike promised to work with the former UFC heavyweight champion if he ever entered the squared circle four years ago and has stayed true to his word.
      And to say he’s been blown away by the power carried by the Cameroonian clubber would be an understatement.
      In an interview with The Daily Mail, Tyson said of Ngannou’s nuclear missile of a right hand: “It was astronomical.”
      Tyson’s role in the camp has been devising a delivery system for Ngannou to land a sport-changing punch along with the PFL pounder’s striking coach Dewey Cooper.
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      He said: “Having that punch is pretty interesting but it doesn’t have any value if it doesn’t land on the target.
      “So we have to work on being more precise with his punch, which he pretty much is.
      “He doesn’t need much, he’s a pretty rounded individual.”
      Ngannou, 37, will try to do in ten rounds what 31 of the Gypsy King’s career opponents have failed to do and put him out for the count.
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      But Tyson insists: “He has what it takes to knock out anything and anybody.”
      The boxing world will be turned upside down if Ngannou does the unthinkable and takes out the WBC heavyweight champion.
      Tyson, however, believes it’ll be a bigger sporting upset than when James ‘Buster’ Douglas knocked him out in the tenth round of their Tokyo tussle in 1990.
      He said: “[The biggest upset] in the history of the sport, definitely. There’s no doubt about that.”
      Fury, 35, has already lined up an undisputed heavyweight title fight with former pound-for-pound king Oleksandr Usyk for a mere eight weeks after his Saudi showdown with Ngannou.
      But The Predator plans to throw a major spanner into the works of the eagerly-anticipated unification bout.
      He wrote on X, former Twitter: “I have been underestimated and doubted before. We’ll see.”
      Francis Ngannou plans to shock the world by knocking out Tyson FuryCredit: GETTY More

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      Tommy Fury’s dad John could sensationally fight on Misfits card after chat with KSI’s manager

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      JOHN FURY could end up following in son Tommy’s footsteps by fighting on a Misfits card.Former Love Islander Tommy returns to the ring on Saturday night for a Manchester melee with YouTube superstar KSI.
      Tommy Fury throws down with KSI on the Misfits Prime card in Manchester on SaturdayCredit: REUTERS
      His dad John could follow in his footsteps and compete on the cardCredit: PA
      Dotting dad John has been front and centre for every media ahead of the latest Misfits Prime show, so much so that promotion chief Mams Taylor is weighing up giving him a fight in the future.
      That’s according to talkSPORT, who claimed: “KSI’s manager Mams Taylor has revealed that John Fury has told him he’s interested in fighting on a Misfits Boxing card.
      “And they’re open to making it happen.”
      Brit boxing fans were quick to comment on the revelation, with one saying: “This would legitimately be the greatest thing to happen in the history of boxing.”
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      Another said: “The return of the Real Gypsy King.”
      And another said: “Not a man born from his mother could beat big John Fury.”
      One remarked: “John Fury vs Greg Paul 2024.”
      Another chimed in: “John Fury v [Eddie] Hearn, make it happen.”
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      Some fans even called for John to share the ring with boxing icon Mike Tyson, who he named his son Tyson after.
      One wrote on X: “John Fury vs Mike Tyson.”
      Another said: “Put him in there with Mike Tyson.”
      John will be in Tommy’s corner for his clash with KSI and fully expects his son to do a number on the social media sensation.
      He told LowKick MMA: “I know how good Tommy is and KSI is going to find out how good Tommy is on the night.
      “I’m not gonna shout, and scream, and jump up and down because I’ve done all that, but the time for talking is over.
      “Action speaks louder than words. We’ve said this, we’ve said that. He’s been saying plenty. Let’s see if he can back it up on the night.
      “I hope he can.” More

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      Tommy Fury’s dad John charges at Jake and Logan Paul’s father and ‘tries to fight him’ at heated Misfits Boxing workout

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      JOHN FURY was held back as he appeared to charge at Jake and Logan Paul’s father Greg.His son Tommy Fury is set to top a card also featuring Logan in Manchester on Saturday night.
      John Fury appeared to have to be held backCredit: DAZN
      The furious duo were led away by securityCredit: DAZN
      Fury, 59, appeared alongside his son at an open training event this evening.
      He found himself in the thick of the action, getting into run-ins with KSI and Greg Paul.
      In footage captured by DAZN, Fury could be seen exchanging fierce words with Paul behind the scenes.
      He was then seen being held back as he tried to charge at the American.
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      Without backing down, Paul was led away from the scene.
      Responding to the chaos, one fan wrote on social media: “A circus but an entertaining circus.”
      While a second tweeted: “John Fury should do stand up comedy.”
      A third claimed: “John Fury building Tommy Fury’s next fight already against Logan Paul. The Fury’s know how to promote.”
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      John Fury is rarely one to back downCredit: Alamy
      While another added: “He always tries to steal the show.”
      Fury had already exchanged furious words with KSI.
      He had been sat next to his son when the YouTube boxer began heckling him from a balcony.
      Having initially told his son to stay calm, Fury appeared to lose his cool – launching a bottle up at KSI.
      The 30-year-old was incensed by this, and even spat towards Fury.
      After a video clip of the incident was posted by DAZN, one fan asked: “Did he spit at them?”
      While a second tweeted: “Did @KSI just try n spit at John Fury?”
      Fury and KSI will weigh in for their much-anticipated bout on Friday, ahead of Saturday night’s showdown.
      While Logan Paul will be in action against Dillon Danis in the co-man event.
      Tommy Fury and KSI are set to do battle on Saturday nightCredit: PA

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