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      KSI vs Joe Fournier predictions: Jake Paul, iShowSpeed and more predict who will come out on top of huge Wembley clash

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      YOUTUBE superstar KSI returns to the ring this weekend for one of his toughest tests to date.The social media sensation turned boxer will top the bill of the latest Misfits Boxing card at Wembley Arena on Saturday night.
      KSI will be back in action this weekend against Joe FournierCredit: TWITTER@KSI
      The pair will throw down at Wembley Arena on Saturday nightCredit: DAZN
      Social media fight fans are champing at the bit to see YouTuber sensation KSI back in actionCredit: GETTY
      KSI – real name Olajide Olatunji – will be welcomed back to the squared circle by self-proclaimed billionaire Joe Fournier.
      Fournier boasts an alleged perfect record of 9-0 – although his resume has been questioned by many.
      The YouTube boxing world is waiting with bated breath for the return of KSI and several big names have been giving their predictions for the fight.
      KSI vs Joe Fournier predictions
      David Haye
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      The Haymaker said: “I’ve seen him behind the scenes, I know what he’s about. I’ve seen him spar and I’ve seen him hit the mitts and hit the bag.
      “That was a year and a half ago. I’m sure he’s improved significantly since then. That version of KSI, in my opinion, wouldn’t last the distance with Fournier.
      “Even though Joe Fournier is 40, even though he’s been living in Tulum and Dubai all over the world and in nightclubs, he lives quite a clean life.
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      “So there are no real miles on the clock for Joe. But I’ve seen him spar world champions – professional world champions – and hold his own.
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      “And I think that wealth of experience over the last ten years will be enough once that first bell rings.
      “Once the energy of the first couple of rounds where KSI will be really hyped up [by a] a big crowd going crazy and all eyeballs on him, knowing that Jake Paul was in a very similar situation with Tommy Fury in a fight which he lost.
      “Very few people on Jake Paul’s team believed that was a version of reality that could take place – but it did.
      “I thought after that happened that KSI’s team may think, ‘Oh, in actual fact, maybe we’ve bitten off more than we can chew.’
      “But they didn’t. They doubled down on it, they really wanted it.”
      Prediction: Joe Fournier to win
      Joe Fournier has an alleged perfect 9-0 recordCredit: GETTY
      iShowSpeed
      The social media phenom said: “KSI [versus Fournier]? I got Fournier, I got Fournier.”
      Official prediction: Joe Fournier to win
      Viddal Riley – KSI’s former trainer
      “I think JJ is gonna struggle for a bit.
      “But then all the attributes [speed, awkwardness and power] you just said are gonna come to fruition in the fourth round, fifth round.
      “JJ does win, between the fourth and the sixth round. That’s my prediction.”
      Official prediction: KSI to win via KO
      KSI has yet to taste defeat as a professionalCredit: PA
      True Geordie
      “Joe Fournier isn’t used to being in fights where the other guy throws punches back and he’s faking knockouts in his gym.
      “This is not me hating Joe Fournier in any way as a man. He seems like a laugh, he seems like a nice guy.
      “He’s all right. [But] KSI is way fitter, way faster, way stronger and is gonna knock this guy the f**k out.”
      Official prediction: KSI to win via KO
      Viddal Riley and the True Geordie reckon KSI will walk through Joe FournierCredit: PA
      Jake Paul
      “I honestly have no idea what’s going to happen. I think Joe is like old and he’s had a padded record, he hasn’t fought anyone good. 
      “So yeah, he’s ‘9-0’ but we don’t know how good he is, he’s been inactive.
      “And KSI hasn’t fought anyone good either. He’s just fought influencers and people say, ‘Oh, he fought your brother.’ 
      “Yeah, my brother wasn’t good when they fought.
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      “So he hasn’t fought anyone good really, we haven’t seen him tested so we really don’t know what will happen.”
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      Jake Paul says Tommy Fury loss made boxing career even more authentic and will fight for ‘a lot longer’ because of it

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      JAKE PAUL said losing to Tommy Fury has made his boxing career even more authentic and could even prolong it. The YouTuber-turned prizefighter suffered defeat for the first time in February, falling victim to a split-decision in Saudi Arabia.
      Tommy Fury beat Jake Paul on pointsCredit: Getty
      But Paul, 26, has been reinvigorated by the setback and revealed it has only extended his ambitions in the sport.
      He said: “A lot of people in my position would’ve just gotten worse mentally or crumbled or gave up or went back and take an easy fight or a tune-up fight.
      “This made me a boxer even more and to come back to prove myself and to learn and get better. I love this sport, I love everything about it.
      “This reaffirmed my belief and almost made me sign this like contract that maybe wasn’t even signed yet with boxing, forever.
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      “Because when I was winning and winning and winning, I was like, ‘Oh, I might just win a couple more fights and then retire.’
      “But now I realise that I need this sport and I’m going to be here for a lot longer of a time period than I originally thought.”
      Paul snubbed a rematch with Fury, 24, and will instead return on August 5 in Texas against ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 38.
      He dives right back into a box office blockbuster, to be aired on DAZN pay-per-view.
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      And he will do so not only with a new mentality but also a fresh team.
      Paul has rehired Shane Mosley as his coach after starting his career by winning his professional debut with the boxing legend.
      Losing to Fury forced the American to re-evaluate who is truly in his corner when dealing and reflecting on the defeat.
      Paul said: “It was intense, man. Lot’s of deep thoughts, lot’s of changes being made within the camp.
      “Switching things up and having to revisit the drawing board and taking a look at everything; myself, my coaches, my friends, what went wrong.
      “And that was definitely a lengthy process, it wasn’t necessarily the easiest to figure out and a lot of those answers weren’t fun.
      “So there had to be a lot of these changes but it was a great reality check.
      “It’s like I’m going around knocking pretty much everyone out or down to the canvas at least and making a bunch of money doing it.
      “And you get kind of caught up in that and you can lose that hunger. And I didn’t even know I did.
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      “I thought I still had that same hunger and motivation but it turns out in hindsight, I didn’t.
      “Obviously, I’m new in this game and so there’s so much to learn and the weeks after were really some of the toughest moments of my life but the best now I’m able to look back at it in hindsight.”
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      Jake Paul claims next fight will be with Conor McGregor as YouTuber describes bout with UFC legend as ‘inevitable’

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      JAKE PAUL reckons he’ll trade blows with Conor McGregor after he knocks out the UFC star’s bitter rival Nate Diaz.Social media sensation Paul will welcome mixed martial arts fan favourite Diaz to the boxing world in a Dallas dust-up on August 5.
      Jake Paul will throw down with UFC legend Nate Diaz on August 5Credit: DAZN
      The Problem Child plans to get back into the win column in emphatic fashionCredit: SHOWTIME
      Paul reckons an emphatic KO of Diaz will bag him a showdown with Conor McGregorCredit: SPORTSFILE
      The YouTuber-turned-boxer plans to get back in the win column with an emphatic KO of the 38-year-old, which he hopes will entice UFC superstar McGregor to share the ring with him.
      The Problem Child roared: “I want Conor next after that. It’s inevitable.”
      McGregor, 34, has remained quiet on Paul’s frequent call-outs in recent years but didn’t shy away from tipping old rival Diaz to get the better of the former Disney star.
      Paul said of McGregor’s pre-fight prediction: “I think he’s got trauma from when Nate slapped his head off.”
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      Diaz’s multi-million-pound showdown with Paul will take place just under a year after his final UFC outing.
      Paul said of the fight: “This fight made the most sense and the opportunity was there, he was a free agent.
      “[Nate is] someone I’ve always wanted to fight and someone that’s always been on my list.”
      Paul, 26, isn’t taking Diaz lightly by any means, although he firmly believes adding the MMA legend to his highlight reel will pave the way for a clash with The Notorious.
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      He told ESPN: “I see a roadmap where I knock out Nate and go to Conor McGregor.
      “Do what Conor couldn’t do, knock out Nate, then that would be the biggest fight in combat sports that could possibly be made, me vs Conor.”
      During the presser, he said: “This is a big fight, this is a fight that I wanted for a long time.
      “He got out of his UFC contract and this is probably the biggest fight of the year only topping me versus Tommy [Fury].

      “So I want to make big events, big fights happen and strike while the iron’s hot.
      “He was a free agent, let’s run it, make it happen, settle the s*** talk and I’m ready for war.
      “I’m excited to be here, thank you for having me out.
      “Dallas, I love y’all and I’ma do what Conor McGregor couldn’t do and I’ma knock this man out.” More

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      Jake Paul says ‘I’ve never seen anything like it’ as he is told why Nate Diaz suddenly walked out of press conference

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      JAKE PAUL was left stunned when Nate Diaz went AWOL during their pre-fight press conference.The duo went face-to-face on Tuesday night for the first time since the announcement of their Dallas dust-up in August.
      Jake Paul and Nate Diaz went face-to-face for the first time on Tuesday nightCredit: DAZN
      Former UFC star Nate Diaz twice left the presser – once in order to go to the toiletCredit: TWITTER
      Paul couldn’t believe his eyes after seeing Diaz go for a loo break mid presserCredit: TWITTER
      Former UFC star Diaz, 37, was far from impressed by the presser – which he branded a “sketch-ass and f****** rookie” gathering – and left the stage as the media fielded questions.
      Host Ariel Helwani had to encourage the Stockton Slugger to return to his seat – but it wasn’t long before he was off again.
      Diaz left the stage for a second time to nip off to the toilet and eventually returned to take part in a face-off.
      Paul, 26, was left baffled by Diaz’s second departure, asking: “Is this man leaving?”
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      The YouTuber-turned-boxer then put his head in his hands as he said: “Jesus Christ. I’ve never seen anything like it.”
      Boxing and MMA fans were quick to comment, with one saying: “Hahaha. ‘He’ll be right back’, he said.”
      Another said: “‘He’ll be right back.’ That boy garn, you won’t see him until weigh-in.”
      And another said: “I think Nate likes to let his fists and feet do the talking.”
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      One remarked: “He focused on his bag not sum BS talk.”
      Another chimed in: “Jake is disappointed because Nate isn’t sticking to the script!”
      Diaz’s clash with Paul will mark his professional boxing debut, which comes nearly a year after his UFC departure.
      But social media sensation Paul plans to give the fan favourite a rude welcome to the sweet science.
      He said: “This is a big fight, this is a fight that I wanted for a long time.

      “He got out of his UFC contract and this is probably the biggest fight of the year only topping me versus Tommy [Fury].
      “So I want to make big events, big fights happen and strike while the iron’s hot.
      “He was a free agent, let’s run it, make it happen, settle the s*** talk and I’m ready for war.
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      “I’m excited to be here, thank you for having me out.
      “Dallas, I love y’all and I’ma do what Conor McGregor couldn’t do and I’ma knock this man out.” More

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      Busty ring girl Apollonia Llewellyn shows off major underboob in tiny bikini after leaving fans fearing they may faint

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      APOLLONIA LLEWELLYN showed off her underboob in a tiny bikini as fans feared they were going to faint. The busty ring girl wore a revealing pink bikini as she posed seductively in the sun.
      Apollonia Llewellyn stunned in a small bikini as she showed off her underboobCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      The ring girl wowed while showing off her figureCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      Apollonia is a ring girl and modelCredit: Instagram / @apolloniallewellyn
      She has 552,000 followers on social mediaCredit: Instagram / @apolloniallewellyn
      She flaunted her curves, leaving her 552,000 Instagram followers in awe.
      It was Apollonia’s second raunchy post of the day after she stunned in a see-through top.
      It led to fans calling her “beautiful” while another suggested they were going to faint as she looked so good.
      Apollonia is no stranger to wowing fans, recently dazzling in skimpy attire and embracing the no bra club.
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      Some even drew comparisons to actress Pamela Anderson as she ran on the beach.
      Apollonia is a model and ring girl for influencer boxing brand Misfits.
      She also posts more revealing snaps on OnlyFans.
      The Leeds-born beauty recently revealed in an interview that she most enjoys being a ring girl.
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      She explained: “It’s more like a social event for me rather than work.
      “The whole package. I love all the hype for it and the leading-up days. It’s so fun.”
      Apollonia Llewellyn is no stranger to showing off her underboobCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
      She often wows fans on Instagram and OnlyFansCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
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      Jake Paul slammed by Dana White for facing ’40-year-old MMA fighter’ Nate Diaz as UFC boss mocks Tommy Fury loss

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      DANA WHITE mocked Jake Paul for his upcoming fight with Nate Diaz and loss to Tommy Fury. The YouTuber-turned boxer returns to the ring on August 5 in Texas against Diaz, who last year walked out on the UFC when his contract expired.
      Jake Paul is set to fight Nate Diaz nextCredit: Reuters
      UFC president Dana White with Nate DiazCredit: AP:Associated Press
      It comes after Paul suffered defeat for the first time in February, losing a split-decision to Fury in Saudi Arabia.
      So UFC president White was quick to aim a dig when asked about the upcoming bout with his ex-fighter Diaz.
      He said on The Jim Rome Show: “I’ve been trying not to [criticise it]. I like Nate. Nate and I have a good relationship.
      “Listen, Jake Paul went out and fought a real boxer who was his age, his weight, and he lost.
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      “So as soon as he loses, he goes back to a 40-year-old MMA fighter who’s smaller than him [and] not his weight.
      “Listen, it’s just one of those fights. I know that some people are into this. It’s just not what I’m into. It’s not my thing.”
      Diaz, who is in fact 38, is the fourth opponent of Paul’s with an MMA background and will make his professional boxing debut.
      It comes after Ben Askren, 38, Tyron Woodley, 41, and Anderson Silva, 48, were all also beaten by the internet personality.
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      But when Paul, 26, faced a recognised boxer for the first time in Fury, 24, he suffered defeat.
      A rematch was expected to follow until Diaz surprisingly signed to face Paul instead.
      But the American – speaking at the Miami Grand Prix – insisted that the celebrity boxing rivals WILL fight again soon.
      Paul told Sky Sports: “It’s going to happen, it’s going to happen for sure.
      “I think it was a great fight, it was entertaining, it was the biggest pay-per-view buys in boxing for the last two years so I think we have to run it back.
      “Tommy is down and I’m excited for that.”
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      Deontay Wilder’s coach says Anthony Joshua is ‘right in line’ to get brutally knocked out but heaps praise on Brit star

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      DEONTAY WILDER’S trainer said Anthony Joshua is “right in line” to get brutally knocked out… before heaping praise on him. Joshua and Wilder are in negotiations for a super-fight for December in Saudi Arabia, with talks ongoing.
      Deontay Wilder with his coach Malik ScottCredit: Instagram @malikkingscott
      Anthony Joshua is in talks to fight Deontay WilderCredit: Getty
      It came after AJ got back to winning ways in April, comfortably beating Jermaine Franklin on points over 12 rounds.
      But Wilder’s coach Malik Scott insisted it was not the Joshua of old, which spells bad news heading into a potential bout with the Bronze Bomber.
      Scott told iFL TV: “I looked at the fight again, and I think it was a fair [performance].
      “Do I think he’s right in line to be knocked out by Wilder? Absolutely. But I also saw so many good things that AJ did.
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      “I like the AJ that fought [Alexander] Povetkin, that fought Dillian Whyte for the first time, the AJ that fought [Kubrat] Pulev.
      “That AJ doesn’t seem like it’s there right now, but we’ll see. I don’t want to keep critiquing him, sometimes my honesty threatens other peoples reality.”
      Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn flew out to Riyadh for talks with boxing bosses in Saudi.
      And he hopes to agree a deal with Wilder within the next few weeks, before deciding on whether AJ has an interim bout in the summer.
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      Hearn told Matchroom’s YouTube channel: “Just look at that situation and decide if there’s a fight – which will now be early August – for Anthony Joshua.
      “If he does fight before then. I would like him to, I think Derrick James would and I think AJ would.
      “But we’ll have to see how those talks evolve with Deontay Wilder
      “We just made for clear to them. Our message was, ‘AJ is ready for all of those fights and is happy to agree to a Deontay Wilder fight in December.’
      “And we’ll see if we can close terms in the next couple of weeks.”
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      Tommy Fury reveals he is ‘looking forward’ to KSI fight and blasts ‘delusional’ YouTuber for saying he could beat him

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      TOMMY FURY revealed he is “looking forward” to fighting KSI – and blasted the “delusional” YouTuber for saying he could beat him. Social media, music and influencer boxing star KSI looked on course to finally settle his score with arch rival Jake Paul this year.
      Tommy Fury beat Jake Paul on pointsCredit: Getty
      KSI wants to fight Tommy FuryCredit: Reuters
      But those plans look to have faced the KO after Paul was beaten by Fury in February by split-decision in Saudi Arabia.
      KSI has since revealed he now wants to instead face Fury and finish what Paul started.
      He tweeted: “I’d much rather fight and beat Tommy Fury so I can ruin Jake Paul’s legacy.”
      But a shocked Fury, 24, responded: “Wait. Beat who?”
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      To which KSI, 29, bluntly fired back: “Beat you. Can you not read?”
      And Fury replied: “Just as delusional as Jake. I’m looking forward to this one.”
      Paul, 26, snubbed a Fury rematch or talks with KSI to instead return on August 5 in Texas against 38-year-old ex-UFC star Nate Diaz.
      So KSI will refuse to wait around for Paul and instead try to one-up his arch enemy by beating Fury.
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      He told SunSport: “I want Tommy Fury, simple as that. I’m not going to waste my time with Jake Paul.
      “He wants to fight Nate Diaz, an MMA fighter who isn’t known for his boxing; black belt in jujitsu, blah, blah, blah.
      “Maybe in the UFC ring it would be a bit more entertaining, in the MMA ring yeah, but in the boxing ring everyone just knows Jake is going to win that.
      “I’m not just going to waste my time, I’m going to go straight for Tommy and do what Jake Paul couldn’t.”
      KSI returns on Saturday at Wembley Arena against millionaire nightclub tycoon-turned 9-0 boxer Joe Fournier, 40.
      But in the background, his promoter Kalle Sauerland revealed ongoing negotiations with Fury and his dad John.
      Although Paul spoke out at the Miami Grand Prix to claim he WILL rematch Fury down the line.
      He told Sky Sports: “It’s going to happen, it’s going to happen for sure.
      “I think it was a great fight, it was entertaining, it was the biggest pay-per-view buys in boxing for the last two years so I think we have to run it back.

      “Tommy is down and I’m excited for that.”
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