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      Tyson Fury forced to settle for SECOND best heavyweight boxer in world ranking as Ring Magazine release top 10 list

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      TYSON FURY has been forced to settle for second in the top ten heavyweight boxers in the world.The Gypsy King is rated behind current WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Uysk, according to Ring Magazine.
      Current heavyweight boxing rankings
      Tyson Fury is rated as the second best boxer in the worldCredit: AFP
      The Gypsy King is behind Ukranian star Oleksandr UsykCredit: Reuters
      Anthony Joshua is rated number threeCredit: Getty
      A proposed fight between the pair fell through in March, with the two parties unable to agree on a deal.
      It is believed Usyk was even prepared to agree a 70-30 purse split in Fury’s favour to make the fight happen.
      Fury, 34, is above the likes of Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua, however.
      Wilder is rated No2 in the world, while AJ, off the back of his win over Jermaine Franklin, has been placed at No3.
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      AJ defeated Jermaine Franklin by a unanimous decision in his return to the ring.
      After the fight he then hinted at a potential fight with world No2, Fury.
      British fighter Joe Joyce is viewed as the No4 best boxer in the world ahead of number five Andy Ruiz Jr.
      Fury’s recent foe Dillian Whyte is placed at No6.
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      The American boxer currently has not scheduled a fight but has been talked about potentially facing AJ, Martin Bakole Ilunga, Hughie Fury and Filip Hrgovic.
      Luis Ortiz and Joseph Parker take up the next spots in 7th and 8th.
      Hrgovic is rated at No9 in the world, just beating out Cuban fighter Frank Sanchez. More

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      Jake Paul and world’s hottest speed skater girlfriend grow closer as she sits in on YouTuber’s boxing sparring session

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      JAKE PAUL and his new speed skater girlfriend have grown closer together after she joined him for a boxing sparring session.The YouTuber turned boxer sparred while partner Jutta Leerdam had a drink during her own workout.
      Jutta Leerdam joined Jake Paul for one of his sparring sessionsCredit: Instagram / @juttaleerdam
      The pair are believed to be datingCredit: Instagram / @juttaleerdam
      They seem to be getting closer togetherCredit: Instagram / @jakepaul
      Paul appeared to announce their relationship last monthCredit: Splash
      Leerdam, 24, and Paul, 26, uploaded the clips to their Instagram stories.
      She praised Paul for his “discipline” with an accompanying caption which was joined by a love heart.
      Along with this post, they both shared other glimpses into the time they are spending together.
      Paul shared a snippet of the pair sitting on a sofa together in which Leerdam rested her head on his shoulder.
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      This was followed by a video of the pair hooking around as Paul struggled to understand a Dutch phrase.
      Paul appeared to announce his relationship with Leerdam on Instagram after splitting with long-term partner Julia Rose last year.
      He uploaded pictures of himself and Leerdham running and holding hands suggesting they are in a couple.
      A couple of months ago, Paul headed to Saudi Arabia on his own in as Tommy Fury clinched a split-decision victory over the YouTube star.
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      In December, Leerdam won a gold medal at the ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Calgary.
      She took first place in the 1000m race, her FOURTH consecutive top finish in the event.
      Leerdam boasts a massive three million followers on Instagram.
      Leerdam is thought to be the world’s sexiest speed skaterCredit: Getty
      She won gold at the ISU Speed Skating World CupCredit: Instagram / @uttaleerdam
      She has built a large online followingCredit: Instagram / @uttaleerdam
      Paul split from long term partner Julia Rose in DecemberCredit: Instagram More

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      Fans all believe Tyson Fury has revealed next fight as he shares training pic from Good Friday workout in gym

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      TYSON FURY got fans talking after sharing a training pic from his gym workout on Good Friday.Talks between the Gypsy King and Oleksandr Usyk over a unification fight collapsed last month.
      Tyson Fury was working hard in the gym on Good FridayCredit: Instagram / @isaaclowe6
      Anthony Joshua called out Tyson Fury after beating Jermaine FranklinCredit: Getty
      And fans now think he is in preparation for a new fight against a different opponent.
      Fury, 34, posed for the camera next to pal and fellow heavyweight Joseph Parker, but fans think he is plotting yet another clash with Derek Chisora.
      The pair have played out a trilogy over the last few years with Fury winning every bout, most recently in December 2023.
      But after being accused of ducking Usyk, some feel he could want an easier opponent like Del Boy.
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      One fan said: “Training before Chisora?”
      Another added: “Getting ready for Chisora part 12.”
      A third wrote: “Getting ready for Chisora 4.”
      And another commented: “Training camp for fourth fight against Derek Chisora.”
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      Fury’s team have made a shock approach to Eddie Hearn over a domestic dust-up with Anthony Joshua.
      AJ opened the door to a Battle of Britain with long-time rival Fury minutes after his uninspiring win over Jermaine Franklin.
      And Fury co-promoter Bob Arum has got the ball rolling for the biggest fight in British boxing history with a shock phone call to Hearn.
      He told iFL TV: “Bob Arum phoned me the other day, which was quite a surprise.
      “Just talking about AJ Fury, he said ‘What are you thinking?’ And I said ‘I don’t know.” More

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      Jake Paul opens door to fighting Muhammad Ali’s grandsons Nico and Biaggio in two-bout boxing and MMA deal

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      JAKE PAUL has opened the door to fighting Muhammad Ali’s grandsons Nico and Biaggio in both the ring and cage.Nico Ali Walsh is an 8-0 middleweight boxing prospect, while Biaggio is making his name in MMA with the Professional Fighters League.
      Jake Paul is open to fighting Muhammad Ali’s grandson’sCredit: AFP
      Nico Ali Walsh is 8-0 as a boxerCredit: EPA
      YouTuber-turned prizefighter Paul recently signed for the PFL and is set to debut with the promotion in 2024.
      The American lived streamed a PFL 2 watch along on Wade Plemons’ YouTube channel and was asked about fighting both Nico and Biaggio.
      Plemons proposed a two-bout deal which would see Paul face Nico in boxing and Biaggio in MMA.
      To which he replied: “Just erase them all, I’m down.”
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      Paul, 26, suffered defeat for the first time in his career in February, losing a split-decision to Tommy Fury, 23, in Saudi Arabia.
      The social media sensation claimed he attempted talks to fight Nico, 22, in the past but was rebuffed.
      And Nico admitted the bout is not on his radar at this stage.
      He said: “I’ve been asked that a few times, I would say for me personally right now that’s not something I’d be intersted in.
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      “I want to make a career for myself, continue my grandfather’s legacy in boxing and carve my own path as well.
      “No disrespect to him, but once you fight someone in the category you often get categorised as that type of fighter.
      “I have a hard time as it is as proving myself as a real boxer and I haven’t fought a YouTuber or anything like that.
      “I want to stick with fighting boxers and getting to a title one day.”
      Biaggio, 24, also talked down the possibility of welcoming Paul to the cage – knocking out hopes of the double MMA and boxing deal.
      He said: “Nico fights at 162 and I fight at 155, I have no problem with Jake Paul but he should fight someone his own size.
      “I don’t know why he is trying to fight people smaller than him. He fought at cruiserweight in boxing so fight at the same weight in MMA.
      “He’s a lot bigger than me, I don’t know why he’s trying to fight someone smaller than him.
      “Fight someone your own size, I don’t understand it.”
      Biaggio Ali Walsh is a 3-1 amateur MMA starCredit: Professional Fighters League More

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      Watch Muhammad Ali’s grandson Biaggio score KO to improve MMA record as PFL star vows to create his own legacy in cage

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      MUHAMMAD ALI’S grandson Biaggio added another first-round knockout to improve his MMA record. The lightweight prospect is still an amateur but is signed to The Professional Fighters League, MMA’s only seasonal format.
      Muhammad Ali’s grandson Biaggio knocks out Isaiah FigueroaCredit: Professional Fighters League

      Biaggio returned to the cage in Las Vegas for his fourth bout, facing Isaiah Figueroa in front of a raucous home crowd.
      And the 24-year-old lived up to the hype as he closed the show inside four minutes to score his third straight first-round KO.
      The American landed a string of right hands, forcing Figueroa to retreat and cover up with his back against the cage.
      But after a barrage of punches came in, the referee was left with no choice but to step in, improving Biaggio’s record to 3-1.
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      The ever-improving prospect continues to live up to his iconic grandfather’s name – but is out to be remembered on his own merit.
      He said: “Every single fighter in the world wants to make their own name, their own legacy.
      “I’m doing the exact same thing I’m just like any fighter I just have a famous grandfather that’s the only difference.
      “With that, I get a little bit more pressure, a little bit more attention as well but what happens in the cage is what really matters.”
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      Biaggio last year signed with the PFL, which consists of qualifying and knockout stages, with two regular season bouts and play-offs.
      Points are earned per method of victory in the opening two fights with the top four in each weight progressing into the semi-finals. 
      From there, it is victory-or-go-home culminating in a winner-take-all finale fight where a title belt and $1million cheque lays in wait. 
      But Biaggio – not yet pro – features as a special attraction on PFL undercards as he looks to learn his craft with the eyes of the world watching.
      Biaggio Ali Walsh improves to 3-1 in MMACredit: Professional Fighters League More

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      KSI spotted at Sikh temple after visiting mosque amid fallout from using vile racial slur in YouTube video

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      YOUTUBE star KSI has been spotted at a Sikh temple after being blasted for using a “disgusting” racial slur. The influencer and boxer has been slammed in recent days for saying the word “p***” in a video posted online.
      KSI was spotted at a Sikh temple in recent days amid the fallout he’s facing for making a racial slurCredit: Twitter/@UB1UB2
      The Youtuber was blasted for saying the slur during a skit on Sidemen SundayCredit: Ruckas
      KSI, whose real name is Olajide William Olatunji, quickly backtracked and apologised.
      The influencer said there was “no excuse” for using the term – which he said deeply hurt South Asian communities.
      In the days after he caused the uproar, the 29-year-old visited a mosque and spoke to the imam.
      And now a video has been posted to Twitter of him at a Sikh temple in Kent.
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      In the clip the Youtuber-turn boxer, who has 12.7 million Instagram followers, can be seen chatting and laughing away at Siri Guru Nanak Darbar Gudwara.
      KSI was forced to make a public apology after he said the racial slur in a now-deleted video.
      The influencer was taking part in a ‘Countdown challenge’ stunt with a group of influencers called The Sidemen.
      Much like the hit daytime English and maths quiz show, the group had to try to come up with a nine-letter word using the characters on the screen.
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      It was then that KSI said his team “need points” and spat out the term.
      Fellow hosts Chunkz and Filly fell about laughing at KSI’s answer, while he jokingly said “sorry”.
      But, the moment sparked fury online.
      BBC presenter Bobby Friction posted: “I had this racial slur thrown at me and got physical beats by racists for my entire childhood.
      “Genuinely upset that KSI (a guy my children love) did this and thought it was funny.
      “The rest of them laughing can go f*** themselves too. People dehumanising brown people like it’s normal.”
      Meanwhile, teacher and broadcaster Mehreen Baig added the comments and reaction was “horrifically disappointing from KSI and his crew”.
      Renowned health presenter Dr Ranj Singh blasted the internet sensation saying: “I’m not just upset, I’m disgusted.”
      KSI – whose YouTube videos have clocked up over 11 billion views – issued a grovelling apology on Twitter just hours after Sunday’s incident.
      He wrote: “I wanna apologise for saying a racial slur in a recent Sidemen video.
      “There’s no excuse, no matter the circumstances, I shouldn’t have said it and I’m sorry.
      “I’ve always said to my audience that they shouldn’t worship me or put me on a pedestal because I’m human.
      “I’m not perfect, I’m gonna mess up in life, and lately I’ve been messing up a lot.”
      Genuinely upset that KSI (a guy my children love) did this and thought it was funny.Bobby FrictionBBC presenter
      KSI wrapped up the statement by saying he was also going to take a break from social media.
      He then repeated his apology ahead of his fight with Joe Fournier on Wednesday.
      The rapper said: “I want to take this opportunity to offer my deepest and most sincere apologies for my words and actions.
      “In a recent video I used a racial term that is offensive to so, so many especially in the South Asian community.
      “There are no excuses for what I said and I recognise that I’ve caused a lot of hurt and disappointment to so many people that look up to me, and my ignorance has only reinforced the negative stereotypes that have existed for way too long in this country.
      “I want to express my heartfelt regret for what I said and I want you to know I am genuinely ashamed and deeply sorry for any pain or suffering I have caused.
      “I realise my words have consequences and as a public figure I have a responsibility to use my platform for good rather than perpetuating discrimination and this week I have failed to do this.”
      The Sidemen also took to social media and said the clip “was completely unacceptable and inexcusable”.
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      They added: “The fact the incident was made light of on the show was wrong and compounded the hurt.”
      The group said they have been left “truly ashamed” by their actions.
      The 29-year-old has said he will now take a break from social mediaCredit: Getty
      The influencer and boxer was said to have visited Siri Guru Nanak Darbar Gudwara in Kent in recent dayCredit: Twitter/@UB1UB2 More

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      Creator Clash 2 – Alex Wassabi vs IDubbbz: Date, live stream, TV channel, full card and how to watch HUGE Tampa show

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      CREATOR Clash is back and this time it’s bigger than ever with even more fights on deck.At the first event, iDubbbz, who started the Creator Clash series, lost on points to Doctor Mike in the main event.
      Alex Wassabi has been victorious in the boxing ring beforeCredit: Instagram @alexwassabi
      iDubbbz lost to Doctor Mike in the last Creator Clash main event
      And now iDubbbz is back as he faces Alex Wassabi, who previously conquered KSI’s brother Deji at Wembley Arena.
      The event will also see the debut of former WWE star John Hennigan, better known as John Morrison and Johnny Nitro in his heyday.
      When is Creator Clash 2?

      Alex Wassabi’s clash with iDubbbz will take place on Saturday, April 15.
      Ring-walk times for the main event will get underway from 3.30am UK time on Sunday, April 16.
      The event will be held at the Amalie Arena in Tampa Bay, Florida.

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

      Wassabi vs IDubbbz will be shown live on Moment House in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from Moment House app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      A PPV price has yet to be announced.

      Creator Clash 2 full card

      Main event: Ian “iDubbbz” Jomha vs Alex Wassabi
      Harley Morenstein (Epic Meal Time) vs Former WWE Star John Hennigan
      Fitz (GoodGuyFitz) vs Ididathing
      Froggy Fresh vs Chris Ray Gun
      Marisha Ray (Critical Role) vs Haley Sharpe (YodelingHaley)
      Myth (Myth_YT) vs Hundar (MuscleParty)
      Arin Hanson (GameGrumps) vs Jarvis Johnson
      Alanah Pearce (Charalanahzard) vs RIPMika
      CrankGameplays vs Leonhart
      Nathan Barnatt (Dad) vs AB Ayad (Starkilla/The H3 Podcast)
      Jaelaray vs Abelina Sabrina
      Jack Manifold (JackManifoldTV) vs Dakota Olave

      What has been said?
      Creator Clash founder iDubbbz said: “I am so proud of the fighters and how seriously they’re taking this; it’s a testament to their commitment and character, along with their commitment to a good cause.
      “All of our fighters are students of the game, learning and appreciating ‘The Sweet Science’ of boxing. They have been training for months with professional boxing coaches and dedicating themselves fully to an intense training regimen.
      “Boxing is truly like no other sport in the world and it’s going to be one hell of an event!”
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      Tyson Fury’s team open ‘surprise’ talks with Eddie Hearn over Anthony Joshua bout as promoter reveals two possible dates

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      TYSON FURY’s team have made a shock approach to Eddie Hearn over a domestic dust-up with Anthony Joshua.Former two-time unified heavyweight champion Joshua returned to the win column earlier this month with a scrappy points victory over Jermaine Franklin.
      Anthony Joshua returned to the win column with a scrappy win over Jermaine FranklinCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      AJ made an immediate beeline for fellow Brit Tyson Fury after having his hand raisedCredit: PA
      Fury co-promoter Bob Arum has reached out to Eddie Hearn to discuss the mega-fightCredit: REUTERS
      AJ opened the door to a Battle of Britain with long-time rival Fury minutes after his uninspiring win over the American.
      And Fury co-promoter Bob Arum has got the ball rolling for the biggest fight in British boxing history with a shock phone call to Hearn.
      He told iFL TV: “Bob Arum phoned me the other day, which was quite a surprise.
      “Just talking about AJ Fury, he said ‘What are you thinking?’ And I said ‘I don’t know.”
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      Hearn is open to holding serious talks with Team Fury as the Gypsy King is without an opponent following the collapse of his undisputed clash with Oleksandr Usyk.
      The Matchroom Boxing chief continued: “We’re all up for discussing the fight.
      “I don’t think there will be a significant site fee in July, but we’re still willing to look at the numbers.
      “Or if you want to wait and do it later in the year, we’re up for that too.’
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      “Who knows what’s going to happen with Usyk, with [Deontay] Wilder.”
      AJ is hoping to fight two more times this year, with a summer slugfest the desire of new coach Derrick James and Hearn.
      And the pair are slating July for the Olympic gold medallist’s next outing to the ring.
      Hearn said: “We’ve just got to decide what type of fight we want for July.
      Anthony Joshua is set to return to the ring in JulyCredit: RICHARD PELHAM
      “Do we go straight into a massive fight now?”
      The 43-year-old later added: “AJ’s going to fight in July, 100 per cent.”
      Joshua himself recently hinted that he’ll be back in action in July, writing in an Instagram story updated: “12 weeks I go again.” More