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      Jake Paul slams ‘insecure’ KSI after broadcaster Wade Plemons is SACKED from Misfits Boxing amid row over YouTube video

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      JAKE PAUL slammed KSI as “insecure” after broadcaster Wade Plemons was SACKED from Misfits Boxing amid a furious row. Plemons, a popular YouTuber and presenter in the influencer boxing space, made a video titled “KSI vs Jake Paul.. Is NOT Happening.”
      KSI pictured with YouTuber and broadcaster Wade PlemonsCredit: @WadePlem
      Jake Paul backed Wade Plemons in the rowCredit: Getty
      The content creator predicted, with Paul having lost to Tommy Fury, a rematch is likely to follow.
      And he questioned whether that bout, and a fight with Floyd Mayweather, would sell more pay-per-views than the KSI fight.
      It appeared to strike a nerve with KSI, who went on a furious rampage on Twitter.
      He posted: “Man, f*** Wade.
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      “This Wade guy plays all sides. Trying to please everyone. You are so fake, omg. F*** you and everything you stand for, you two-faced c***.
      “This man acts like he knows everything about boxing. He doesn’t know s***. You’re not that guy.”
      Plemons has regularly featured on DAZN covering KSI’s Misfits Boxing events as an interviewer, broadcaster and commentator.
      But KSI’s manager Mams Taylor, who co-owns Misfists, appeared to sack the American live on a Twitter Space.
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      Taylor remarked: “Have fun on KingPyn.” In reference to a rival crossover boxing promotion.
      The music mogul confirmed Plemons’ sacking in a statement to Fred Beck , in which he said: “It wasn’t over today he got fired.
      “It’s been long coming. I’ve been nothing but fair with Wade. People can have the wrong impression of me, I don’t care.
      “But they know JJ better than that. Obviously, there is more to it than just today’s video. A lot more.
      “DAZN didn’t know anything about Wade before I insisted he would be brought in.”
      It did not take long for Paul to interject in the feud – which he is partially involved in – to back Plemons.
      He tweeted: “Such insecure clowns. Wade is quality. Plays it down the middle.
      “Says things about me I don’t like, but that just means he’s keeping his opinions real. Now back to my vacation.”
      Such insecure clowns. Wade is quality. Plays it down the middle. Says things about me I don’t like, but that just means he’s keeping his opinions real. Jake Paul on KSI
      Plemons said in response: “We don’t see eye to eye on much of anything but I respect and appreciate this. Thanks man.”
      KSI also denied that his anger came from a single video and pointed towards Plemons’ criticism of Misfits’ tag-team boxing match.
      He tweeted: “The initial hatred towards the tag team boxing that he put out publicly but privately loved the idea.
      “He literally just says and does what the public want to hear. While privately trying to please everyone.
      “I’m done with it. Be your true self publicly and privately towards me.”
      But Plemons hit back: “My opinions around the tag team idea was never “Hate” I had concerns over it’s safety and ruleset, and I needed to see it happen.
      “When I saw it I GLADLY found that those precautious were taken. I’m not sure where JJ is getting this but “behind the scenes” I said the same thing.”
      Plemons received public backing from fans, who criticised his dismissal from Misfits events.
      KSI later deleted his rant but followed up with: “To you it’s an overreaction but to me it’s a build up of a lot of things behind the scenes.
      “You can have a public opinion but don’t come to me on a switch up when you see me in person.
      “Sorry for my outburst but I’m human, I’m gonna get angry sometimes.”
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      And Plemons replied: “I understand I ruffle some feathers at misfits with my takes on things, but I don’t and have never switched up on you in person or online.
      “My opinions of a potential fight don’t reflect my opinion of you as a person or a fighter. I’ve always respected you as both.”
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      Anthony Joshua was TRICKED into fighting Oleksandr Usyk after Ukrainian held back against Derek Chisora, claims Froch

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      OLEKSANDR USYK tricked Anthony Joshua into fighting him by holding back against Derek Chisora, claimed Carl Froch. Usyk was taken all the way to a close points decision on the scorecards by Chisora in October 2020.
      Derek Chisora lost to Oleksandr Usyk in 2020Credit: Dave Thompson Matchroom Boxing
      Anthony Joshua lost twice to Oleksandr UsykCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      The Ukrainian maintained his mandatory title shot at Anthony Joshua’s belts but raised questions over his ability at heavyweight.
      Two years later and Usyk twice beat Joshua, leaving Froch to believe the ex-cruiserweight king pulled a fast one.
      He said on his YouTube channel: “That night against Chisora, he just took his time. He was playing mind games with the opponents.
      “He knew Anthony Joshua was watching that, and he was thinking to himself, ‘If I show all my toolbox in this first heavyweight fight, I’m going to scare him off.’
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      “So I think he never got out of second gear with Chisora. I’m not taking anything away from Chisora.
      “Chisora will go in there with anyone, he’s lost more than he’s won at world title level but he gives them a hard fight and he certainly gave Usyk a hard night.
      “But I think Usyk took his time, just used his jab, moved around, didn’t really get out of second gear, certainly didn’t get anything past third gear and got the comfortable win on points.
      “And I think AJ would’ve looked at that and thought, ‘I can beat this guy; he’s struggling up at heavyweight.’
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      “Obviously, he took the fight AJ did and Usyk outclassed him and became unified champion.”
      Joshua, 33, now returns on April 1 against Jermaine Franklin, 29, following his consecutive losses.
      And Usyk, 36, is in talks to unify the heavyweight belts against Tyson Fury, 34, on April 29 at Wembley.
      Although Froch fears the clock is ticking to ensure the first ever four-belt undisputed fight stays on track.
      He said: “I do think it will happen, but my main concern is the six week time constraint. It’s not long for a world title fight to happen.
      “But if it doesn’t happen now, it’s on Tyson Fury and I think it looks terrible for him.
      “Remember Tyson Fury on the build up to the AJ fight? He was saying he’d fight Joshua for free and give the money to charity.
      “Now all of a sudden the Usyk fight’s happening and he’s demanding 70 per cent of the purse.
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      “Sometimes I think to myself he can be a bit of a walking contradiction at times.
      “It’s a bit of a nightmare, because you don’t really know if you’re coming or going.”
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      Jude Moore dead at 19: Tributes to ‘future world champion’ boxer who died suddenly

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      FAMILY and friends have paid tribute to a “future world champion” boxer who died suddenly aged 19.Jude Moore, from Bristol, was found dead on March 17, his family confirmed.
      Jude Moore died suddenly on Friday
      The youngster represented England at the European level
      The youngster was a two-time national champion and represented England at the EUBC Junior European Championships in Romania in 2017.
      Jude was set to compete in Milan this week after winning his first senior fight against the Polish national champion.
      Craig Turner, Jude’s head coach at Downend Boxing, said: “He was an absolute star, irreplaceable.
      “Once you met him, you would never forget him.
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      “The fact that he came from one of the most deprived wards in Great Britain to do what he did and achieved what he did is nothing short of amazing.
      “He was outstanding at everything he did and we are devastated.
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      “He didn’t burn for long, but he burned very brightly for the time he did.
      “He was an entertainer and boxing is an entertainment business.
      “That’s why I am sure he would have gone on and won a world title.”
      A GoFundMe set up by the gym to support Jude’s parents Mark and Carla and his brothers Ethan and Beau has already raised £6,000.
      The page for the fund reads: “Jude was a highly talented, supremely fit 19 year old boxer who was tragically taken from us on 17 March 2023.
      “His parents, Mark and Carla, and brothers, Ethan and Beau, currently have no answers as to what happened to this larger-than life character.
      “Whilst nothing anyone can say or do can lessen the sense of loss they and everyone who knew Jude feels, we can show them our love and support with a donation towards the cost of the funeral that should never have to be.”
      Jude was a two-time national championCredit: Instagram
      A GoFundMe has been set up to support Jude’s familyCredit: Instagram
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      Lawrence Okolie vs David Light: Date, UK start time, stream, TV channel, undercard and odds for HUGE world title fight

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      LAWRENCE OKOLIE will defend his WBO cruiserweight title against David Light at the AO Arena in Manchester on SATURDAY.The Sauce most recently defended his title belt against Michal Cieslak back in February 2022.
      Lawrence Okolie retained his WBO cruiserweight belt against Michal CieslakCredit: Reuters
      The Hackney-born boxer defeated Cieslak by unanimous decision.
      This will be the third time Okolie will be defending his WBO cruiserweight belt.
      David Light will be a tough test for the current champion, as the 31-year-old is currently undefeated with an impressive 20-0-0 record.
      Since last year’s win over Cieslak, however, Okolie is now with a new training team in SugarHill Steward, who also trains Tyson Fury.
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      When is Lawrence Okolie vs David Light?

      What TV channel is Lawrence Okolie vs David Light on?

      Lawrence Okolie vs David Light will be shown Live on Sky Sports Action.
      Coverage is set to get underway from 7pm UK time.
      Alternatively, you can follow all the action on SunSport’s live blog.

      Can I stream Lawrence Okolie vs David Light?

      Yes, Sky Sports customers can stream the WBO cruiserweight title bout through the NOW app, which is free to download to your mobile or tablet.
      You can purchase a pass for 24hr of NOW for £11.98 or a 1-month pass for £34.99, this will allow you to watch the fight and give you access to 11 Sky Sports channels.
      A NOW smartphone-only pass costs just £5.99 if you are wanting to watch Okolie vs Light on the go.

      Who’s on the Lawrence Okolie vs David Light undercard?

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      Odds

      Lawrence Okolie – 1/6
      Draw – 25/1
      David Light – 4/1

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      Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk given extension to sign off on undisputed title fight as talks continue ahead of April 29

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      TYSON FURY and Oleksandr Usyk have been given an extension to sign off on their undisputed title fight for April 29. The pair of unbeaten champions publicly agreed a split to unify all four heavyweight belts but privately talks appear to be dragging on.
      Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk have been given an extension to sign off on their undisputed title fightCredit: https://www.instagram.com/tysonfury/
      Oleksandr Usyk preparing for his fight with Anthony Joshua on the speed bag.Credit: Instagram @usykaa
      Both parties were warned by the WBA that if a deal was not agreed then Usyk would have to face mandatory challenger Daniel Dubois, 25, instead.
      But the governing bodies’ chief Gilberto J Mendoza has now confirmed that parties have till April 1 to confirm the bout.
      He tweeted: “Usyk v. Fury update: @WBABoxing deadline to receive signed bout contracts is April 1st.
      “Otherwise the Dubois mandatory negotiations will be ordered.”
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      Usyk accepted Fury’s “greedy” offer of 70/30 in a bid to get the division’s first four-belt unification over the line.
      But his manager Egis Klimas has maintained their acceptance of just 30 per cent is only valid for a fight on April 29, only six weeks away.
      And any postponement will cause a renegotiation of 50/50 split between the unbeaten pair.
      Usyk worryingly tweeted out that the “clock is ticking” on the fight after claiming his team did “everything in our power to make it happen”.
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      But Hall of Famer Frank Warren has put fans at ease as he celebrated Arsenal’s 4-1 win over Crystal Palace by teasing a fight announcement.
      He tweeted: “Arsenal 8 points clear! Even bigger news to come!”
      Further hope was revealed when Fury was captured filming a promotional shoot for a fight with Usyk as signs point towards an impending announcement.
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      Anthony Joshua is still in his prime and will get fights against Tyson Fury and Wilder if he beats Franklin, says Hearn

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      EDDIE HEARN insisted Anthony Joshua is still in his prime and can earn blockbuster fights with Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder. But AJ must first return to winning ways on his April 1 comeback bout against Jermaine Franklin.
      Anthony Joshua, Eddie Hearn and Jermaine FranklinCredit: PA
      Tyson Fury in his 2020 win over Deontay WilderCredit: Reuters
      Joshua, 33, is coming off consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk, 36, leaving him fighting to revive his career.
      But a statement victory upon his return will help punch new hope into long-awaited showdowns against Fury, 34, and Wilder, 37.
      Hearn said: “AJ’s looking good but I’m nervous.
      “People are saying this is a straightforward fight for Anthony Joshua but it’s not at all.
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      “Let’s look at the facts, he’s coming off two defeats to the pound-for-pound number one Oleksandr Usyk but you saw the emotional side to AJ in the last performance and after the fight.
      “Franklin is full of confidence coming off the Dillian Whyte fight and he looks all of a sudden about 20lbs lighter as well.
      “This is a big moment for Anthony Joshua’s career, people are talking about fights against Deontay Wilder, Whyte, Fury but he has to win on April 1.”
      Franklin, 29, was controversially beaten by Whyte, 34, in November, which Joshua was ringside for.
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      So AJ is leaving no stone unturned as he completed training camp away from home for the first time.
      He did so under the guidance of Derrick James in Dallas, giving Hearn the confidence that the best is yet to come from the two-time champion.
      The promoter said: “Franklin is a good fighter who is going to come well equipped but AJ has worked himself hard out there in humble, humble surroundings.
      “This is just him, Derrick James and Erroll Spence. Just hard work.
      “I think this is the hardest he’s ever worked in camp and I really hope that he can produce the performance that he deserves on April 1 because I believe he’s still in his prime.
      “But he has to beat Jermaine Franklin.”
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      Katie Taylor’s camp welcome homecoming bout sponsorship by Conor McGregor – but warn they don’t need him to sell it out

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      KATIE TAYLOR’S team said “cheers” to Conor McGregor — as his drinks brand will sponsor the boxing superstar’s homecoming bout — but warned: “It’s not the McGregor show.”Taylor will finally box in Ireland for the first time ever as a pro when she takes to the ring at Dublin’s 3Arena on May 20.
      Katie Taylor’s team said “cheers” to Conor McGregor — as his drinks brand will sponsor the boxing superstar’s homecoming boutCredit: Sportsfile – Subscription
      Katie Taylor will challenge Chantelle Cameron for the undisputed light-welterweight titles on May 20Credit: PA:Press Association
      The Bray bomber will attempt to become a two-weight undisputed champ when she challenges light-welterweight queen Chantelle Cameron from Britain.
      But promoter Eddie Hearn said it is very much “The Katie Taylor Show” despite McGregor’s cash injection.
      Hearn explained: “Like I said, it’s not the Conor McGregor show.
      “He reached out to help in any way and if he is to support the event commercially, fantastic but it’s obviously the Katie Taylor show.”

      UFC star McGregor’s Proper 12 brand sponsored the Tyson Fury v Deontay Wilder II clash in Las Vegas in 2020 — plastering its logo in the centre of the ring — and Hearn could cut a similar deal.
      But the Essex fight boss is adamant he does not need a hand bringing eyeballs to the event.
      Hearn insisted: “No, when we say ‘adding his name to fight’ we mean one of his companies, one of his brands, may sponsor the fight. That’s as far as it goes.
      “We don’t need him to sell the fight out. We don’t need him to be part of the promotion.
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      “I just take people as I find them and I see a genuine character that really is excited by the event and wants to support Katie so you are not going to see him at press conferences and walking out Katie Taylor.
      “It’s not that kind of association. It’s, ‘if I can help’.”
      Asked if she was happy for dad-of-three McGregor to be involved in her homecoming, Taylor looked to her promoter before smiling and shrugging: “Yeah.”
      MMA superstar McGregor publicly offered a cash injection in a bid to get the GAA HQ bout over the line but while that plan failed to materialise, for now, his immediate involvement appears to have been copper-fastened.
      ‘The Notorious’ heads up the Proper 12 whiskey brand and has recently launched Forged Irish Stout.
      Matchroom Sport boss Hearn — who flew to Dublin for talks with McGregor last month at his Black Forge Inn — says they are ready to do business.
      Eddie Hearn met with Conor McGregor to discuss sponsoring Katie Taylor’s homecoming fight
      Hearn explained: “We’re talking still and genuinely, forgetting the PR and promotion of it, he has a couple of brands that are Irish-based that would fit very well with the show.
      “Behind the madness, he is also a massive fan of Katie. He genuinely wants the best for her. And he genuinely wanted to help with the Croke Park stuff. He’s just excited.
      “Like every fight fan, he can’t believe it’s on. He was like, ‘Oh they’re going to fight at The Point?’ and I was like, ‘No it’s not, it’s the 3Arena’ — and he was like, ‘No it’s not — it’s The Point’.
      “And he was talking about the atmosphere there and stuff, so yeah, we expect him to be involved.
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      It had originally been hoped that Taylor’s Irish bow would take place at Croke Park in a rematch with Puerto Rican Amanda Serrano. But while the venue and opponent have changed, the date has not.
      Hearn continued: “Even through the whole Serrano stuff, he was messaging me non-stop, following it on social media, ‘so what’s happening now?’
      “Then it was like, ‘wow, I can’t believe it’s still on — so what’s the plan?’
      “He genuinely –— away from the publicity and stuff like that — cares that she’s coming home to fight. He’s been to her fights before and he’s a big help and supporter.”
      Meanwhile Taylor laughed off the idea of asking Roy Keane to walk her to the ring on the night.
      The Manchester United and Ireland legend is one of her heroes — and he is a huge admirer of the champion boxer. But, asked if he might be willing to accompany her on the lonely walk to meet Cameron, she grinned: “I’m not sure he’s the type of guy that would want to do something like that!
      “Every now and then he sends me a message after a fight so that’s really, really cool.
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      “Roy Keane’s my favourite athlete of all time. His mentality is second to none, he’s someone I really admired and looked up to growing up.”
      Taylor added: “This is a fight I’ve wanted for a long time. This is one of the best fights in boxing, two undisputed champions going head to head. It is going to be an amazing night and amazing celebration. Pro boxing is coming home.” More

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      Deontay Wilder announces return to ring after five months out as he plots path back to heavyweight title

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      DEONTAY WILDER has announced he’s ready to return to the ring as he bids to become a two-time heavyweight champion.The former dominant WBC king hasn’t set foot in the ring since his brutal one-punch knockout of old sparring partner Robert Helenius last October.
      Deontay Wilder hasn’t set foot inside the ring since knocking out Robert Helenius last OctoberCredit: MEGA
      The American has been enjoying his time out of the ring – spending it with family including partner Telli SwiftCredit: SPLASH
      But The Bronze bomber is ready to get back in the ringCredit: EPA
      The Bronze Bomber has used his hiatus to spend time with his family but has once again got the itch to throw heavy leather.
      He wrote on Instagram: “I have been enjoying family, life, and all that it brings, but now it’s time to return to the ring.”
      The Bronze Bomber’s legion of followers were quick to comment on the announcement.
      One wrote: “Bro already found the next victim.”
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      Another said: “Let’s gooooooo!!! Victim locked in. Bombzquad!”
      And another said: “The king is back! Where his crown at?”
      One remarked: “Can’t wait.”
      Another chimed in: “NO MORE LOSSES. Victories till the end!”
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      Wilder’s announcement of his imminent return comes a matter of days after former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou claimed he’s closing in on a showdown with the American.
      During an appearance on The MMA Hour, he said: “Yes, we have had the conversation and at this moment, we’re more closer than with anybody else.”
      The Predator said of the potential showdown: “I think somebody will take somebody’s head off.”
      Ngannou added: “I would just try [for it] not to be mine. I think that’s probably what’s going to happen.”
      Wilder was seemingly set for a clash of former champions with Andy Ruiz Jr.
      But the bout was thrown into doubt last month when the IBF ordered former unified champ Ruiz Jr to face Croatian clubber Filip Hrgovic.
      A long-awaited grudge match with Anthony Joshua – who will be back in action on April 1 against Jermaine Franklin – has also been mooted.
      And AJ promoter Eddie Hearn is seemingly interested in making the bout, which boxing fans have long wanted to see.
      Wilder’s reign as WBC heavyweight king came to an end in February 2020 at the hands of Brit Tyson Fury, who stopped him in the seventh round of their Las Vegas rematch.
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      The Olympic bronze medallist turned in a far better display in their trilogy fight in October 2021 but ultimately suffered an 11th-round KO loss.
      But he got back to winning ways last October with a brutal first-round KO of “Nordic Nightmare” Helenius. More