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      Five opponents for KSI’s next fight including Tommy Fury, Jake Paul and former UFC star after controversial Fournier KO

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      THE influencer boxing world is waiting with bated breath for KSI’s next move following his controversial win over Joe Fournier.The YouTube sensation stayed unbeaten on Saturday night with a second-round knockout of the self-proclaimed billionaire at the Wembley Arena.
      KSI locked horns with Joe Fournier on Saturday nightCredit: PA
      The YouTuber controversially knocked Fournier out with an illegalCredit: PA
      KSI is now plotting his next moveCredit: PA
      But replays showed The Nightmare laid out Fournier with an illegal elbow – which is reportedly set to be investigated.
      Despite the cloud hanging over his latest win, KSI is looking forward, not backwards.
      And with that in mind, SunSport thought it’d only be right to run through the five men in contention to face the Brit next.
      Tommy Fury
      KSI faced off with Tommy Fury after his victory over Joe FournierCredit: GETTY
      The seed for a showdown with the former Love Island star was planted several weeks before KSI threw down with Fournier.
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      And the interest in seeing the social media celebs trade blows is now sky-high following their post-fight face-off and near scuffle.
      It may not end up being the most technical of fights, but a KSI vs Fury bout will no doubt be a box office smash.
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      Jake Paul
      KSI and jake Paul are long-time rivalsCredit: GETTY
      KSI’s rivalry with fellow YouTuber turned boxer Paul has stretched back the best part of five years.
      The pair have repeatedly traded verbal jabs and took part in a fiery face-off in 2020 after Paul’s stoppage win over AnEson Gib.
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      Fans of the duo are desperate to see them trade blows – although Paul wants to fry bigger fish after his August showdown with former UFC star Nate Diaz.
      Anthony Taylor
      Former Bellator fighter Anthony Taylor is a contender to share the ring with KSI nextCredit: GETTY
      Former Bellator fighter Taylor has made quite the splash in the influence boxing world – locking horns with ex-Love Islanders Fury and Idris Virgo.
      ‘Pretty Boy’ has become one of Misfits Boxing’s go-to fighters to fill their cards and they could very well pivot to him should KSI struggle to land an opponent.
      Tyron Woodley
      Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley could be an option for Jake PaulCredit: GETTY
      Former UFC welterweight champion Woodley could be a shock opponent for KSI should bouts with Fury and Paul fail to come to fruition.
      The duo have gone back and forth with each other on social media over the last year – with KSI repeatedly mocking The Chosen One’s knockout loss to Paul.
      Woodley has gone 0-2 in his post-MMA boxing career and would no doubt jump at the opportunity to get his hands on KSI and try to pick up his first win in the sport.
      Joe Fournier
      Given the illegal manner in which their fight ended, a rematch with KSI and Fournier makes the most sense.
      KSI may deny finishing the fight with an elbow, but he can’t escape the clear fact he landed an illegal blow.

      The honourable thing for him to do would be to acknowledge the accidental strike and run it back with Fournier.
      But that seems unlikely now that he’s got a big money fight with Fury in the palms of his hands. More

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      Busty boxing ring girl Apollonia Llewellyn called ‘simply sensational’ as she shows off her cleavage in tiny top

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      BUSTY boxing ring girl Apollonia Llewellyn has been hailed by fans after posting a heart-racing close-up of her cleavage. The beauty rarely fails to capture the imagination of her followers with her breathtaking Instagram snaps.
      Apollonia’s Instagram followers were loving this busty photo from MykonosCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Apollonia grew even more popular online after appearing at one of KSI’s Misfits eventsCredit: INSTAGRAM
      And she continued that trend as she kicked back while on holiday in Mykonos.
      Away from the blood and sweat of the boxing ring, Apollonia let her hair down on the Greek Island.

      And she shared an eye-catching snap that delighted her followers.
      The ring girl poses wearing only a small bikini and keeps her face out of the picture in the sexy holiday photo.
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      Both of the star’s hands can be seen laid on top of her chest while expensive-looking chains hang down from her neck.
      Apollonia captioned the photo: “That summer feeling.”
      Fans were blown away by the sizzling snap.
      One said: “I could go for some of that summer feeling.”
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      Another said: “Simply sensational.”
      While one Instagram admirer added: “Wow you are beautiful.”
      Apollonia, from Leeds, saw her following increase after working as a ring girl for KSI’s Misfits boxing.
      She currently has 554,000 Instagram followers.
      Apollonia has become popular online for her stunning photosCredit: Apollonia llewellyn/Instagram
      She has 554,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Apolloniallewellyn/Instagram
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      New footage shows moment ‘coward’ Tommy Fury’s brawl with fellow Love Islander Idris Virgo kicks off at KSI fight

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      NEW footage has emerged showing the start of Tommy Fury’s brawl with fellow Love Island star and boxer Idris Virgo at KSI’s fight with Joe Fournier.Fury, 24, got into the ring and squared up to KSI following the YouTuber’s controversial second-round KO win over Fournier – which appeared to be the result of an illegal elbow.
      Idris Virgo came over to Tommy Fury who stood up to confront the boxerCredit: Twitter

      The pair ended up in a chaotic brawl at Wembley ArenaCredit: Twitter
      But it was Virgo, 25, who grabbed the attention of Fury earlier on in the evening at Wembley Arena.
      And the latest clip to have been shared on social media shows the moment Virgo confronted Fury – before the brother of world heavyweight champion Tyson stood up and ignited a scrap with the 12-0-1 fighter.
      Virgo posted the video on social media, saying: “Tommy Fury is a coward.”
      He also added the caption: “KSI, when you’re done with Tommy Fury, let me know.”
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      Virgo fought on KSI’s undercard in January, beating Anthony Taylor.
      Ever since Fury came out of the Love Island villa in 2019, he has been called out by Virgo.
      But he was busy feuding with YouTuber-turned boxer Jake Paul.
      It culminated in a massive grudge match in Saudi Arabia, which Fury won by split decision.
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      As a result, KSI has now set his sights on Fury.
      Fury travelled to London for KSI’s fight on Saturday evening and before brawling with Virgo, it was revealed negotiations to fight the YouTube sensation are progressing.
      His dad John said: “We’re talking to his people, they are talking to me, we’re close.”
      Fury has claimed KSI will be an easy night’s work.
      He said: “In my opinion out of all this influencer boxing stuff, I beat the top of the tree.
      “Jake Paul’s the best out of all of these, so all this now is easy money baby.” More

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      Anthony Joshua ring girl looks sensational in cut-out swimsuit as she competes to become Miss Universe Great Britain

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      ALISSA KING-UNDERWOOD has wowed fans in a cut-out swimsuit on social media.The ring girl – who stunned during Anthony Joshua’s win over Jermaine Franklin – posted the picture to Instagram.
      Alissa King-Underwood stunned in a cut-out swimsuitCredit: vtxphotography
      Alissa uploaded the snap for her 13k followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @alissadaisy
      She was a ring girl at Anthony Joshua’s fight against Jermaine FranklinCredit: Instagram @alissadaisy
      Alissa also competes in beauty pageantsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cey2rK2M_cb/?hl=en
      Alissa has over 13,000 followers on Instagram, and plenty of them loved the snap as one fan gushed: “You are everything.”
      A second added: “Gorgeous 😍😍.”
      A third wrote: “Look so beautiful.”
      While a fourth added: “Just flawless.”
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      Alissa is also competing for the crown of Miss Universe Great Britain and is sponsored by The Urban Penguin, a software development company.
      She told SunSport: “My mission as a Miss Universe Great Britain Finalist is to prove that we can all be multifaceted women with choices.
      “Women have the drive and work ethic to run businesses and charities whilst never being afraid to embrace their femininity in ways that set their soul on fire.”
      As part of her campaign, Alissa raised £200 in two days after dressing up as a fairytale princess and delivering Easter eggs to children.
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      Alissa is a finalist for the Miss Universe Great BritainCredit: Instagram @alissadaisy
      The winner will be announced after the final on July 8Credit: Instagram @alissadaisy
      The money has been donated to a number of female-related causes, including Stop Acid Attacks in India, which helps survivors of acid violence.
      She has also been fundraising for A-Sisterhood – an organisation which supports the advancement of women worldwide in the past.
      Alissa has access to the costumes through the business that she runs.
      Alissa runs her business – Enchanted Princess Appearances – which provides fairytale princesses to children’s parties.
      The company also caters to a wider audience as it has some corporate clients.
      The winner of Miss Universe Great Britain will be announced after the final in South Wales on July 8.
      Alissa is engaged to former Peterborough footballer Bobby Copping, 21, after he made a romantic proposal in a graden full of candles and flowers.
      Copping was forced to retire aged just 19 after a head injury but now works at the club as the general manager of the women’s team.
      He also has the Bobby Copping Foundation, of which Alissa is a trustee, a charity that has been set up to help youngsters with mental health.
      Alissa has been fundraising as part of her campaignCredit: Instagram @alissadaisy
      She also owns her own company providing fairytale princesses to children’s partiesCredit: Alissa King-Underwood More

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      KSI could be STRIPPED of win as ‘authorities set to review footage’ that shows KO of Fournier came from illegal elbow

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      KSI’S win over Joe Fournier is allegedly in jeopardy with the Youtuber-turned-boxer at risk of being stripped of his victory.It comes after reports that authorities are set to review a clip that appears to show his knockout came via an illegal elbow.
      Should be overturned, dude hit an elbow to commemorate Matt Brown who fought tonight. KSI bringing MMA into a boxing ring 🤨 pic.twitter.com/4q8mjdvC6y— Zoheb MMA (@ZohebMMA) May 13, 2023

      KSI swung a right hand at Joe Fournier
      His glove appeared to make minimal contact
      But his elbow did on the follow through, which led to the KO
      KSI defeated the businessman and professional fighter with a second-round knockout.
      But the Mail claim the victory is now under review.
      Fournier was under pressure from the start and KSI appeared to send him to the canvas with an amazing punch.
      However, replays showed that he instead caught him with a brutal elbow.
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      As the clip is slowed down, many were left shocked as they saw Fournier’s eyes roll back soon after the illegal impact.
      After securing his win, KSI was probed by DAZN on the elbow, but he insisted he didn’t see anything wrong.
      He said: “I hit him with a massive shot and he was dazed, he was scrambling trying to hold onto me for dear life.”
      But Fournier disagrees and has been left raging but could soon have his defeated overturned.
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      The 40-year-old told Fred Talks Fighting: “He cheated, it’s clear, you’ve all seen the replays. He hit me with a clean elbow.
      “When you’re fighting the promoter on his own show – I’ve never been cheated like that.
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      “I can’t believe I came on this promotion to teach kids you’ve got to do the right thing, you’ve got to be ethical, you’ve got to work hard for everything you get. Not to cheat and you win.
      “And furthermore the terrible sportsmanship from Alexis [KSI’s coach] coming and disrespecting me in the corner when they’ve clearly cheated after that – f***ing embarrassment.
      “Embarrassment to the sport of boxing.”
      Fournier now plans to launch an official complaint to the commission that sanctioned the fight to get the result of the bout overturned to a disqualification win for himself.
      KSI’s rival Jake Paul was also unhappy, saying: “I respect boxing too much to respect what that was.
      “If that was indeed a real boxing match it will be ruled a no contest or disqualification.”
      Fans have also questioned the victory as many took to social media, writing: “KSI shouldn’t take that win, you can’t elbow someone and knock them out in a boxing ring. Accident or not.”

      Another said: “KSI bringing MMA into a boxing ring.”
      The Brit called out Tommy Fury after his now in doubt win and they agreed to fight before a brawl broke out.
      KSI beat Joe Fournier with a second-round knockoutCredit: Getty
      But the result is now under reviewCredit: PA More

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      Joe Fournier says ‘CHEAT’ KSI should be ’embarrassed’ by illegal elbow as he demands rematch before Tommy Fury bout

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      JOE FOURNIER has labelled KSI a “f***ing embarrassment” and called for a rematch after he suffered a knockout loss following what appeared to be an illegal elbow.Fournier, 40, hit the canvas and failed to beat the count in the second round of his clash with the YouTube star on Saturday night.
      KSI appeared to drop Joe Fournier with an illegal elbowCredit: Twitter
      Fournier raged that KSI had not been disqualifiedCredit: PA
      But replays clearly showed it was an elbow that sent the businessman crashing to the ground.
      And Fournier was left furious during his post-fight media duties as he called out KSI for the illegal shot.
      Speaking to Fred Talks Fighting, he said: “He cheated, it’s clear, you’ve all seen the replays. He hit me with a clean elbow.
      “When you’re fighting the promoter on his own show – I’ve never been cheated like that.
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      “I can’t believe I came on this promotion to teach kids you’ve got to do the right thing, you’ve got to be ethical, you’ve got to work hard for everything you get. Not to cheat and you win.
      “And furthermore the terrible sportsmanship from Alexis [KSI’s coach] coming and disrespecting me in the corner when they’ve clearly cheated after that – f***ing embarrassment.
      “Embarrassment to the sport of boxing.”
      KSI scuffled with Tommy Fury after his win over Fournier as the Love Island star looks set to face off against him.
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      But Fournier is adamant he deserves a rematch due to the controversial nature of the fight.
      He added: “Of course you’ve got to run it back, he should be disqualified. That should go down as a loss.
      “You can’t walk up to someone in boxing and elbow them. It’s not Muay Thai, it’s not MMA, it’s boxing.
      “I don’t know whatever the f*** they’ve got to do but if we run this back we need real judges and real referees. Period.
      “Run it back. 90 days, 120 days. I’m ready to fight this year again.” More

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      Jake Paul says KSI should be DISQUALIFIED with fans in uproar after illegal elbow knocked out Joe Fournier

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      JAKE PAUL called on bitter rival KSI to be “DISQUALIFIED” for elbowing Joe Fournier.The biggest night in KSI’s boxing career was mired in controversy after knocking out Fournier in two rounds.
      Jake Paul said KSI should have been disqualified against Joe FournierCredit: Reuters
      KSI’s accidental but illegal elbowCredit: DAZN
      What looked to be a textbook KO at first was later revealed to have been caused by an accidental but illegal elbow.
      The referee missed it and the result remained, a second-round defeat for Fournier.
      KSI’s arch rival Paul, 26, was left disgusted and called for the win to be overturned.
      He tweeted: “I respect boxing too much to respect what that was.
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      “If that was indeed a real boxing match it will be ruled a no contest or disqualification.”
      A fuming Fournier, 40, agreed and told Fred Talks Fighting: “He cheated, it’s clear, you’ve all seen the replays. He hit me with a clean elbow.
      “When you’re fighting the promoter on his own show – I’ve never been cheated like that.”
      All seemed to go to plan for KSI in round two as a right hand had Fournier shaken and heading backwards.
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      It caused the millionaire nightclub tycoon-turned 9-0 fighter to fire back causing a shootout in the middle of the ring.
      And in the blink of an eye, Fournier was decked to the canvas after KSI unknowingly followed through with an elbow.
      Despite replays clearly showing the illegal blow, KSI insisted it was all above board when probed by DAZN.
      He said: “I hit him with a massive shot and he was dazed, he was scrambling trying to hold onto me for dear life.”
      Tommy Fury, who beat Paul by split-decision in their Febuary grudge match in Saudi Arabia, watched from ringside.
      And he looks to be closing in on sealing the next celebrity blockbuster bout after confronting KSI.
      Both appeared to ignore the fact the fight ended with Fournier being stopped by an illegal shot.
      They followed the script and went face to face for the first time in the ring – and struck an agreement to fight.
      KSI, 29, said: “I want this, I want to do what Jake Paul couldn’t; knock you out.”
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      Fury, 24, replied: “That’s never, ever gonna happen. All I can say is, sign me up. Easy money, easy money.
      “You are going to sleep in four rounds. Four rounds, asleep. gung ho, no defence, no head movement. Knocked out.”
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      KSI and Tommy Fury agree to fight NEXT before brawl breaks out in ring after YouTuber’s controversial Joe Fournier win

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      KSI and Tommy Fury kicked off their build-up the latest celebrity blockbuster boxing bout with an argy bargy face-off.Fury, who beat KSI’s main rival Jake Paul in February, took a ringside seat at Wembley Arena to watch the YouTuber in action.
      Tommy Fury facing off with KSICredit: Getty

      Both appeared to ignore the fact the fight ended with Joe Fournier being knocked out with an accidental but illegal blow.
      They followed the script and went face to face for the first time in the ring – and struck an agreement to fight.
      KSI, 29, said: “I want this, I want to do what Jake Paul couldn’t; knock you out.”
      Fury, 24, replied: “That’s never, ever gonna happen. All I can say is, sign me up. Easy money, easy money.
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      “You are going to sleep in four rounds. Four rounds, asleep. gung ho, no defence, no head movement. Knocked out.”
      Fournier, a 40-year-old nightclub tycoon-turned fighter, was on paper KSI’s first opponent with boxing experience.
      But Fury, 24, was quick to discredit the legitimacy of KSI’s win.
      He said: “Guess what? You didn’t beat a pro boxer tonight, I’m the pro boxer, let’s get that straight.
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      “I’ve already ticked off one name in Jake Paul, he’s done, he’s finished and you will be ticked off.
      “Like it or not you will be ticked off and Misfits is going to be over.”
      KSI hit back: “No chance.” Before a bumping of the heads obviously caused the pair to begin pushing each other.
      It remains to be seen whether Fournier will content his controversial loss but KSI denied landing an illegal blow.
      He said: “I hit him with a massive shot and he was dazed, he was scrambling trying to hold onto me for dear life.”
      KSI beat Joe Fournier in round two following an accidental elbowCredit: Getty
      Joe Fournier was unable to beat the countCredit: PA More