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      I’m KSI’s manager who set up Misfits Boxing – just 12 months later it is worth over £100MILLION

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      TWO of Misfits Boxing’s head honchos first met in a fight on the streets of London – now they run a promotion worth over £100million.The company was launched in 2022 to give a home to crossover bouts between celebrity and sporting stars.
      Promoter Kalle Sauerland with Misfits founders KSI and Mams TaylorCredit: Leigh Dawney/Misfits Boxing
      Mams Taylor and Kalle Sauerland went from street fighting teens to business partnersCredit: Leigh Dawney/Misfits Boxing
      It was founded British YouTube sensation KSI and his music mogul manager Mams Taylor.
      But they also teamed up with boxing promoter Kalle Sauerland, who first met Taylor during a street fight in London.
      Taylor told SunSport: “Kalle and I were in the West End having a street fight against each other’s friends.
      “We were probably 13 or 14 and we’ve always had a mutual respect for each other, Nisse [Sauerland] as well. 
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      “And they had a reputation as hard men and I had a reputation for the same thing, we’d always be fighting and I don’t know why, obviously it’s stupid now.
      “Over the years we would see each other and there was always a mutual respect.” 
      Taylor would go onto find fame in music while Sauerland became one of boxing’s most powerful figures.
      And in 2019, when KSI – nicknamed JJ – beat Logan Paul in their Los Angeles rematch, the idea of a crossover boxing platform was created.
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      Taylor said: “Kalle and I spoke about it and I was like, ‘Look, I really want JJ to be doing this for himself rather than making others millions. 
      “I spoke to JJ about it and he loved it. He loves creating platforms that helps others and I think this really helps creators in so many ways.”
      Misfits head into their eighth event this Saturday, staged in Nashville and aired on streaming service DAZN.
      Taylor admits he has been inspired by the WWE’s production value but insists the mayhem of Misfits is ultimately real.
      He said: “You can’t script the action. 
      “It’s real boxing matches within that ring so you can’t predict the outcome and you never know what’s going to happen. 
      “The fighting is real but sometimes I’ll plant a seed and just leave it and I know that it’s going to create a feud between a couple of them. 
      “Some professional s***stirring has to gone on once in a while. But a lot of the time it’s cool because it just happens organically.”
      YouTubers Wings of Redemption and Boogie 2988 weighed almost 60st collectivelyCredit: Leigh Dawney/Misfits Boxing
      Misfits have introduced tag-team boxingCredit: Leigh Dawney/Misfits Boxing
      It took inspiration from the WWECredit: Leigh Dawney/Misfits Boxing
      The new wave of social media influencers boxing has changed the lives of many, including KSI and Jake Paul, who train full time.
      But Misfits have also faced criticism for their matchmaking in the past, including a super-heavyweight bout of almost 60 STONE and tag-team matches.
      Although Taylor admits there is a sense of responsibility to ensure every boxer on Misfits is respecting the sport.
      He said: “We want them to take the training seriously, we can’t control everything that happens but what we can control we definitely make it as safe as possible. 
      “We go the extra mile on the medical testing, we go the extra mile in ensuring everyone is putting the work in and taking care of their health. 
      “Even for exhibition matches where we’re not obligated to do the extent of medical testing that we do, we’d rather do it and spend the extra money to protect them.”
      KSI has headlined three Misfists events now on DAZN PPV and is in talks to fight Tommy Fury next.
      But as CEO of the company, he has a say on everything, including matchmaking and production.
      Taylor says they have turned down interest to sell Misfits after just 12 months of business and gives it an eye-watering valuation.
      KSI has headlined on three DAZN PPVsCredit: Getty
      KSI knocking out gamer Faze TemperrrCredit: PA
      KSI in his last fight with Joe FournierCredit: Getty
      He said: “It’s worth over £100million, if you look at everything, including our contracts long-term, things in the pipeline.
      “Every event we’ve done has made a profit and the audience is just growing. We had an offer to have effect, over £100million.
      “But we don’t want to give up control and not want an investor to come in and have a say without having the knowledge.”
      Misfits are entering the first of their five years with DAZN and Taylor warns they are only just getting started.
      He said: “Within that five-year period our growth is going to be exponential we’ve got amazing ideas.
      “We’ve got something for everyone, we’ve got a pro division that’s launching, we’ve got some fights that are more gimmicky, tag-teams.
      “Then we’ve got guys who don’t take it too seriously but they want to settle a beef which is super entertaining.
      “Then you’ve got guys who live and breathe like boxers now; KSI, trains super hard, Jake Paul, we’ve seen his transformation.
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      “All these guys, it’s their primary lifestyle now it’s taken over everything they’ve been doing.
      “So you’ve got to give them respect, they’re putting in the hours and the work. You can hate on these guys all you want, but they’re watching.”
      Tommy Fury and KSI are in talks to fight nextCredit: Getty More

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      Tyson Fury to star with Paris, Tommy and Molly-Mae in Osbournes-style Netflix show… as fans demand to see Usyk moment

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      TYSON FURY is set to unleash his inner Ozzy Osbourne.That’s by starring on his own family reality TV show.
      Tyson Fury will star in his very own reality TV show next monthCredit: Netflix
      The fly-on-the-wall documentary evokes memories of Ozzy Osbourne’s iconic showCredit: Getty
      Fury will be joined by wife Paris for ‘At Home With The Furys’Credit: Netflix
      Netflix production ‘At Home With The Furys’ is set to stream online from August 16, evoking memories of the iconic reality show ‘The Osbournes’.
      Next month’s fly-on-the-wall documentary will feature Fury as its star, with regular appearances from wife Paris and their five children.
      Brother Tommy and his partner Molly-Mae will also pop up on screen.
      And a two-minute trailer highlighting the best bits was posted online by Netflix on Wednesday afternoon.
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      It revealed various bits of Fury’s life, ranging from his boxing fights to chilling with loved ones.
      One clip showed Fury sunbathing on holiday with wife Paris, with the ace hilariously asking her: “Why are you married to a fat man?”
      To which she replied: “Because he’s rich!”
      Another revealed Fury candidly saying: “Boxing is really the only thing that gives me purpose.”
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      The pair share some top banter in the behind-the-scenes Netlflix showCredit: Netflix
      Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae are also involved in the streaming showCredit: Netflix
      Fans were certainly delighted to see Fury’s life finally put up on the screen.
      And some even wondered whether there would be more insight into the heavyweight king’s failed negotiations for a unification bout against Oleksandr Usyk.
      One said: “I hope there’s a part where Fury gives AJ and Usyk 24 hours to sign a contract.”
      Another declared: “This looks proper.”
      One noted: “Can’t wait to see this.”
      Another added: “Looks good this.” More

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      Daniella Hemsley’s most X-rated pictures revealed after OnlyFans boxer flashed crowd and left Kingpyn TV viewers stunned

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      BOXER and OnlyFans star Daniella Hemsley shocked everyone over the weekend after she flashed viewers around the world.After tallying her first career professional combat sports win, Hemsley ripped off her bra to expose her bare chest to the dazed crowd.
      Hemsley is a professional boxer.Credit: Instagram/daniella.hemsley
      She also is an OnlyFans model.Credit: Instagram/daniella.hemsley
      Hemsley is 1-1 in boxing.Credit: Instagram/daniella.hemsley
      Hemsley, 22, had it all planned out.
      “I got approval from the promoter,” Hemsley said in an interview after the fight.
      Despite the nudity, no fines were announced against Hemsley.
      The 22-year-old apologized on Instagram to those offended and revealed she had even more planned: “I also apologies to anyone who may have felt offended by my excitement.

      “I did actually have tassels on but the sweat stuck them to my bra lol.”
      The apology was not enough, though.
      Hemsley is now banned from Kingpyn Boxing, effective immediately.
      Sun Sport has everything on her ban.
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      Besides being a 1-1 boxer, Hemsley is an OnlyFans model and internet personality.
      Hemsley has over 150,000 Instagram followers and has now propelled to 270,000 on TikTok.
      The social media star has not revealed if she will continue boxing, fight under another promotion, or quit entirely to work on her OnlyFans.
      It’s unknown if Hemsley will continue boxing.Credit: Instagram/daniella.hemsley
      Hemsley has over 400,000 social media followers.Credit: Instagram/daniella.hemsley
      Hemsley will continue to stay fit, whether she’s boxing or not.Credit: Instagram/daniella.hemsley More

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      Playboy model-turned-ring girl Carla Howe drops jaws as she shows off underboob in see-through dress in the street

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      PLAYBOY model-turned-ring girl Carla Howe dropped jaws in the street.That’s by showing off serious underboob while wearing a see-through dress.
      Carla Howe showed off serious underboob in a see-through the dressCredit: BackGrid
      The former Playboy model is now a ring girlCredit: BackGrid

      Carla, 32, was once a top model for Hugh Hefner’s Playboy, even getting to spend time at the famous Mansion in Beverley Hills.
      She has since traded sunny California for the boxing stage, featuring as a ring girl for the Misfits.
      And Carla has even worked at fights featuring mega stars like Floyd Mayweather.
      But in the meantime, she’s been turning heads in some stunning gear.
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      Carla showed off her underboob as she flaunted in a white see-through dress.
      She sauntered down the street in the saucy number.
      And Carla was also joined by twin sister Melissa, who also wore a daring outfit.
      Fans were certainly enamoured by the efforts.
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      Carla loves showing off to fans on social mediaCredit: instagram @carlahoweofficial
      She isn’t shy when it comes to the cameraCredit: instagram @carlahoweofficial
      One said: “Love it girls.”
      Another declared: “Looking so beautiful girls, you both are fire.”
      One noted: “Twice as nice… twice the spice.”
      Another added: “Stunning. Simply stunning.”
      Carla has been a ring girl at fights involving the likes of Floyd MayweatherCredit: instagram @carlahoweofficial
      Carla dazzled with her latest effortsCredit: instagram @carlahoweofficial More

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      OnlyFans star Daniella Hemsley BANNED from boxing final and is ‘taking time away’ from sport after flashing boobs

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      ONLYFANS star Daniella Hemsley has been banned from the Kingpyn Boxing final after flashing her boobs.The crossover boxer will also be “taking time away” from the sport following Saturday night’s event.
      Danielle Hemsley has been banned by Kingpyn BoxingCredit: instagram @daniella.hemsley
      Danielle Hemsley went viral after flashing her boobs to the crowdCredit: instagram @daniella.hemsley
      In a statement, Kingpyn confirmed that she would not be appearing at their tournament final later this year.
      Their statement reads: “As we strive to bring fans the best influencer boxing events possible, we accept that Saturday’s post-fight incident may have offended some viewers and appreciate that this incident didn’t meet the standards expected from Kingpyn fight nights.
      “We apologise fully to anyone upset during the broadcast.
      “The fighter involved in the incident will not be appearing in the Final event and has decided to take some time away from boxing.
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      “We will now be turning our attention to the Kingpyn Finals, with all of us more determined than ever to hold the greatest night of influencer boxing and showcase the very best of the sport we all love.”
      Hemsley went viral following her unanimous decision victory over Ms. Danielka at the 3Arena in Dublin at the weekend.
      Her antics had been slammed by promoter Eddie Hearn, although bantamweight world champion Ebanie Bridges has defended Hemsley.
      After the scorecards were read out, the social media star lifted her shirt to flash her boobs to the crowd and viewers watching at home.
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      Daniella Hemsley will ‘take time away’ from boxingCredit: instagram @daniella.hemsley
      Danielle Hemsley had celebrated her win on Saturday by flashing the crowdCredit: instagram @daniella.hemsley
      The influencer boxing card had been broadcast live by DAZN, with fighters including Elle Brooke, AnEsonGib and King Kenny all appearing.
      Hemsley had been knocked out of the promotion’s High Stakes tournament back in April after losing to Jully Poca.
      Danielle Hemsley is an OnlyFans star and social media influencerCredit: instagram @daniella.hemsley
      Danielle Hemsley has 155,000 followers on InstagramCredit: instagram @daniella.hemsley More

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      Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou dubbed ‘freak show’ as ex-boxing champ compares UFC ace to ‘Wetherspoons on Friday night’

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      TYSON FURY’s crossover clash with Francis Ngannou has been branded a “freak show” fight.The Gypsy King faces the former UFC heavyweight champion in a multi-million-pound Saudi showdown on October 28.
      Francis Ngannou will throw down with Tyson Fury in a Saudi showdown on October 28
      The former UFC heavyweight champion’s clash with Fury will be his pro boxing debutCredit: GETTY
      The fight has been branded a ‘freak show’ by Tony BellewCredit: GETTY
      Fury’s first outing since a farcical trilogy fight with Derek Chisora last December pits him against an MMA fighter making his professional debut.
      And former WBC cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew can’t get on board with the notion of the bout being a competitive one, telling Joe: “It’s a freak show, not a boxing match.”
      Bellew, 40, also likened Cameroonian clubber Ngannou to a puffed-up bodybuilder out on the town.
      The Bomber continued: “This guy is just a big, huge, strong unit.
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      “But there is loads of them in Wetherspoons every Friday and Saturday night.
      “I’m not going to lie, I’m going to watch it, I’m intrigued.
      “Put this into context, this man is having his first ever professional boxing match of his life, and he is fighting the heavyweight champion of the world.”
      Fury, 34, has been slammed by the boxing world for his money grab against Ngannou – but promoter Frank Warren has vehemently defended the showdown.
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      During an appearance on talkSPORT, he said: “There isn’t anybody else, any other champion to fight.”
      When it was put to him that Fury could have fought either Frank Sanchez or Arslanbeck Makhmudov, Warren replied: “What planet are you on?
      “We’re in the business of selling events here.
      “They walk down the street, would anyone know them?”

      The Queensberry Promotions chief then said: “[Fury’s] absolutely the best of his generation, he’s the best out there.
      “He’s the one that draws the money and that’s why this fight Is going on, why shouldn’t he do it?”
      Team Fury are expected to resume negotiations over an undisputed heavyweight title fight with Oleksandr Usyk after his clash with Ngannou.
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      Fears Anthony Joshua will ‘run out of steam’ against Dillian Whyte as he’s branded ‘b***h’ by ex-boxing champ in feud

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      CARL FROCH reckons Anthony Joshua could blow his gas tank in his rematch with Dillian Whyte.The former two-time unified heavyweight champion will renew his rivalry with Whyte in a domestic dust-up on August 12.
      Anthony Joshua will rematch Dillian Whyte at the O2 on August 12Credit: Getty
      AJ is in desperate need of a spectacular stoppage following his lacklustre win over Jermaine FranklinCredit: AFP
      Carl Froch reckons the Brit’s cardio issues could rear their ugly head againCredit: AFP
      Joshua, 33, is in need of a highlight-reel knockout of his old rival following a less-than-impressive points win over Jermaine Franklin in April.
      AJ has, at times, shown signs of fatigue after sensing blood and going for the finish – with his huffing and puffing in his 2017 win over Wladimir Klitschko and recent defeat to Oleksandr Usyk evidence of that fact.
      And Froch reckons his fatigue issues could rear their ugly head again next month.
      During an appearance on talkSPORT, the former unified super-middleweight champion said: “[Joshua’s] still fighting a little bit nervously in my opinion, he’s a bit gun-shy and he’s not offensive enough.
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      “He doesn’t throw enough punches and he runs out of steam doesn’t he, he gets tired.
      “We saw that against [Kubrat] Pulev, he got the win, but he was tired after he went for the stoppage in round three or four.”

      “Well, you can’t really say that because look at some of the big heavyweights from years ago, maybe he’s not preparing properly, maybe he’s not doing the runs or the spars.
      “Because no matter how big you are you can get yourself in shape to do 12 rounds, they used to do 15 rounds years ago.
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      “But, the Klitschkos are equally as big, Wladimir and Vitali, and they were good 12 round fighters.
      “Lennox Lewis was a huge 12-round fighter, so you can’t say it’s because of his size.
      You’ve got to get yourself in shape and fit.”
      Froch and Joshua have found themselves embroiled in a war of words in recent weeks, with the latter citing the former’s nose as a reason why he left former trainer Robert McCracken.
      The Cobra didn’t take kindly to the comments, saying: “Listen, first of all you’ve gotta laugh.
      “Secondly, what I’ll say to that is – for a grown man to try and personally insult another grown man on his physical appearance, for me that’s a b**ch move.
      Carl Froch is far from happy with Anthony Joshua’s recent commentsCredit: GETTY
      “I sincerely hope he’s talking about the old nose, not the new reconstructed piece of artwork that I’m carrying round on my face at the minute.
      “Because I’m actually quite happy with this nose.
      “But my nose aside and my aesthetic features aside, I’m looking at this as a real dig at Rob McCracken.
      “Rob McCracken is a man that first of all got AJ out of jail. I’m gonna pause now because I’m not gonna go into that.
      “He got him out of jail, literally.
      “Do your research, I’m not gonna elaborate on that. He also guided him to an Olympic gold medal in 2012, Olympic champion.

      “He’s working with someone who’s not a natural fighter in Anthony Joshua, not had that amateur pedigree as a schoolboy coming through.
      “He did a fantastic job, got him an Olympic gold medal in 2012. Then he guided him to, not one, but two world titles.
      “And he’s got the audacity and the disrespect to say that he wasted years with Rob McCracken and he didn’t teach him defence.
      “For me, that’s disgusting. There’s no comeback from that for me for AJ
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      “I’m not gonna hold it against him because he’s done what he feels is right for him, and he’s having a little personal dig at me which is fine…
      “It’s out of order what he said about Rob McCracken, I think he’ll probably regret saying what he said.” More

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      Adin Ross asks for ‘threesome’ sparring session with Andrew Tate and Jake Paul in Brit influencer’s Romania compound

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      STREAMING star Adin Ross has revealed he wants a “threesome” sparring session alongside Andrew Tate and Jake Paul.The three influencers are avid boxers, and it seems Tate’s ongoing criminal charges are not getting in the way of his boxing “career”.
      The odd suggestion was made on a three way stream between the menCredit: Twitter
      Paul and Tate have faced off in the ring beforeCredit: https://twitter.com/jakepaul
      The influencers have collaborated together before, with Paul facing off against Tate in the ring before his arrest last November.
      Ross, who was hit with another Twitch ban earlier this year, suggested in a recent stream between the three men that Jake and Tate should have a sparring match.
      He then said: “You know what? I’ll spar, too, with you guys.
      “F*** it. Jake, let’s just go to Romania. We’ll go fifty-fifty on a jet, we’ll go to Romania, Jake, and we’ll spar.
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      “We could do a threesome spar. I’m with it.”
      Tate didn’t seem too keen with the phrasing of the “threesome” spar, however, and said: “Why do you make everything sound weird?”
      One Twitter user said: “Why does Jake Paul think anyone wants to pay to watch him spar?”
      Another said: “Giving the people what they want for free!”
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      Ross has faced controversy over his continued support of Tate, as the Romania-based former kick boxer faces house arrest.
      But if Ross’s proposed match goes ahead, it would have to take place in Tate’s Romanian compound, where he remains under house arrest.
      Tate is being held on house arrest in Romania over charges of rape, human trafficking, and organised crime.
      He bragged that he ran a webcam sex girl business which brought in “$600,000 a month” through fleecing lonely men.
      Andrew Tate had his house arrest extended for a further 30 days on Tuesday.
      The disgraced influencer took to Twitter to rant after the decision.
      He wrote: “After 93 days being locked in a Romanian dungeon, I am now entering my 5th month locked in my house.
      “A judge decided this morning that my detention must continue. The war rages on.”
      Under Romanian law, trafficking of adults carries a prison sentence of up to 10 years.
      Ross himself is aiming to begin a career in boxing, but was trolled online for his fighting style.
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      The video shows Ross punching with poor form and his trainer doing the majority of the work.
      Paul’s boxing career has taken offCredit: Instagram @jakepaul
      Tate remains on house arrest in his Romanian compoundCredit: Alamy
      Adin has received criticism for his continued support of alleged rapist TateCredit: Getty More