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    Anthony Joshua PICKS new trainer and will be based in US with Brit flying out next week to start camp for April 1 fight

    ANTHONY JOSHUA has picked his new trainer and will start his fight camp for his April 1 fight next week.The two-time heavyweight champion is aiming to bounce back after two crushing defeats to Oleksandr Usyk.
    Anthony Joshua is heading to USA next week to begin his fight campCredit: Instagram / @anthonyjoshua
    AJ has decided who his new coach will be for the April 1 boutCredit: Instagram
    Ahead of his rematch with the Ukrainian in August, the 33-year-old opted to bring in Robert Garcia as his coach.
    Despite looking a lot more aggressive than in his first loss, Joshua opted to replace the renowned Garcia after that bout.
    He has now been searching for his next trainer, but his promoter Eddie Hearn has confirmed on @DAZNBoxing that the Brit has now picked the man he wants.
    The Matchroom chief is remaining tight-lipped on the identity of the coach.
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    But boxing fans may not have to wait too long to discover who it is as Hearn also revealed AJ will start his camp next week.
    He will fly out to the USA, where he will be based throughout his camp, next week to begin preparations for his next bout.
    Joshua is due to return to the ring on April 1 in London against an as-yet-unnamed opponent.
    He is expected to face a top-20 ranked fighter – but a host of bigger names want a shot at the London 2012 hero.
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    Fellow Englishman Joe Joyce believes that Joshua is ducking him.
    Reports have also been mounting that he could face Dillian Whyte in a huge domestic rematch.
    But Joseph Parker, who AJ beat for the WBO heavyweight title in 2018, also wants another shot.And Hearn has also reportedly been in talks with Otto Wallin, who pushed Tyson Fury all the way, over a potential showdown. More

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    Watch boxer Demond Nicholson get repeatedly SLAPPED in corner by coach during heavy points loss to Demetrius Andrade

    DEMOND NICHOLSON’S coach Kenny Ellis tried to slap him back into life during his fight against Demetrius Andrade.Nicholson was struggling against Andrade going into the final stages of the bout.

    Kenny Ellis tried to liven up Demond Nicholson by slapping him across the faceCredit: Showtime via Twitter
    Ellis was heard telling Nicholson to “wake up”Credit: Showtime via Twitter
    Fans were shocked by Ellis’ behaviourCredit: Showtime via Twitter
    Nicholson lost on points to Demetrius AndradeCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    And Ellis decided he needed to take matters into his own hands – literally.
    Instead of the usual pep talk given to fighters by cornermen, Ellis slapped Nicholson multiple times.
    He could also be heard shouting: “Wake up! “It’s time to f***ing fight!”
    But it did not have the desired effect as Nicholson suffered a comprehensive points defeat to Andrade, who is now 32-0.
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    All three judges scored the contest 100-88 in Andrade’s favour and after the win he revealed he is determined to fight the highest quality opponents.
    The video of Nicholson being slapped has since gone viral on social media with the clip attracting more than 500,000 viewers.
    Fans were both shocked and amused by Ellis’ behaviour with one writing: “Dang he already taking punches. Corner giving him the beats too? Lol.”
    Another added: “Wow!!!!🤣🤣.”
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    And a third said: “Wake ya ass up cuz I got money on the line šŸ˜‚.”
    Another commented: “Had me crying.” More

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    KSI vs Faze Temperrr: Date, UK start time, stream, TV channel, undercard for Misfits Boxing 004 clash

    KSI is making his big return to the boxing ring in a clash with fellow YouTube sensation FaZe Temperrr. Originally, KSI was supposed to face Dillon Danis, but the latter pulled out 10 days before fight night.
    How the fighters compare for the main event
    KSI showed up to the London press conference but Danis was nowhere to be seenCredit: PA
    KSI and Danis shared a pretty heated build-up for their fight, but fans have will now be watching a different clash.
    Temperrr, who was last in action on Misfits Boxing 003, winning by first-round knockout, could provide an even tougher test for KSI.
    KSI was last in action against Swarmz and Luis Pineda in August, winning both by stoppage.
    A fight with Jake Paul looks to be KSI’s endgame, so he’ll need to put on another starring performance en route to that mega-event.
    When is KSI vs Temperrr?

    KSI vs FaZe Temperr takes place on Saturday, January 14.
    The fight will be held at the OVO Arena in Wembley, London.
    Ring-walks for the main event will likely commence from 10.30pm UK time.

    KSI takes on FaZe Temperrr at Wembley Arena
    What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

    KSI vs Temperrr will be shown live on DAZN PPV in the UK.
    The event will cost £11.99 on top of a monthly £7.99 DAZN subscription.
    You can live stream the action from the DAZN app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

    KSI vs Temperrr FULL CARD
    A STACKED card has been unveiled for the show, including Elle Brooke’s boxing return.
    Faze Temperrr was originally scheduled to face a mystery opponent, who’d have been announced on his ring walk.

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    What has been said?
    “I mentioned at the Press Conference that Dillon was being haunted by me. He made his excuses and knew he couldn’t handle what I bring to a boxing ring,” KSI said.
    “This answers the question whether he’s a fighter or not.
    “He’s a warrior alright, a keyboard warrior, and hopefully he’s learnt to leave the real men to speak with their actions rather than hollow words.”
    “That being said, my focus won’t be distracted from the task at hand and that’s FaZe Temperrr.
    “We’ve come head-to-head plenty of times with the Sidemen and FaZe Clan competing against each other, and it looks like we have another challenge on our hands.
    “Credit to Temperrr for stepping up like a REAL fighter.ā€
    Temperrr added: “I showed exactly what I can do in my last fight.
    “At any moment in the fight, I can catch my opponent and you can see how they respond when that happens.
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    “The Sidemen have been on top for too long, and it’s time for FaZe and I to show them exactly what we’re made of.
    “Sure, KSI is a huge name, but only one man is going to come out of this victorious. I hope he’s as prepared as he says he is, because I’m coming to London to do one thing, and that’s claim a massive win inside that ring.” More

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    Tyson Fury given clear path to fight Oleksandr Usyk as IBF make U-turn on Filip Hrgovic bout

    TYSON FURY’s potential bout against Oleksandr Usyk has been given a major boost.The IBF had been pushing for Filip Hrgovic to be Usyk’s next fight but have now stepped down.
    Tyson Fury’s fight against Oleksandr Usyk has been given a boostCredit: Reuters
    The IBF had been pushing for Usyk to fight Filip HrgovicCredit: Getty
    But backed down to the WBA mandatory Daniel Dubois who is managed by Frank WarrenCredit: Getty
    The IBF had wanted the Croatian to have his shot but accepted that the WBA mandatory, Daniel Dubois,Ā is ahead of him.
    However, the British boxer is managed by Frank Warren, who is also the manager of Fury.
    This means that there will be less pressure to make Usyk’s next fight against Dubois.
    Therefore it is more likely that a clash between the Ukrainian and Fury will happen sooner.
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    The pair could fight without all four belts being put on the line.
    In December, Warren toldĀ talkSPORT: ā€œI’m not sure [about the rematch].
    “I mean we haven’t got into that, but I probably think there would be [a rematch clause] because, God forbid, one of them gets a cut eye or anything goes wrong.
    “Anything can happen in boxing as we know – then there would be.
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    ā€œThe four belts are on the line, and the winner gets them.
    “If there is a rematch, I don’t think then the four belts will be on the line for it cause I don’t think the governing bodies will allow it.
    “I think they’ll just say ā€˜right, you’ve got to get on with your mandatories now.’ā€ More

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    Inside KSI’s brutal training schedule and strict diet ahead of boxing return as he prepares for Faze Temperrr fight

    KSI has turned to healthy curries, sparring sessions and brutal track runs for his boxing return. The YouTube, music and celebrity prizefighter faces online rival Faze Temperrr on Saturday at Wembley Arena.
    KSI makes his boxing return against Faze TemperrrCredit: Reuters
    It comes six months after he beat rapper Swarmz, 26, and Mexican boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda, 23, on the SAME NIGHT.
    KSI continues to juggle a career as a boxer, content creator and business owner with his hectic daily schedule.
    And here, the man himself gives SunSport an exclusive look into just how jam-packed a day in the life of KSI is.
    Morning
    KSI: I’ll wake up around 8am and I’ll have breakfast around 8.30am.Ā 
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    I’ll watch a bit of Philip DeFranco or John Oliver, chill for a little bit and then go to the car and head over to Shootfighters gym.Ā 
    When I’m in the gym I’ll warm up on the rowing bike, do that for 100 calories, then I shadow box for four-six rounds.Ā 
    Then we either work on technique, movement, things to improve on in sparring before bag and padwork.Ā 
    I’ll do some cardio, I could go on the versaclimber or do various things with a heavy ball.Ā 
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    After that we’ll do abs, do a good circuit there and then I head back home to shower.
    KSI training before his last fightCredit: Getty
    Afternoon
    KSI: I’ll have lunch, watch anything, at the moment I’m watching The Legend of Vox Machina, which is actually really entertaining.Ā 
    Then I’ll play games, Overwatch or Call of Duty, something like that.Ā 
    If I have a bit of time I might record a YouTube video for my channel or I might record Reacts for Sidemen.Ā 
    Afterwards, I’ll get ready for my second session, let’s say I’ll go on the track.Ā 
    I’ll do 400 metre sprints, do that six times with one minute between and I’ll try and get good times.Ā 
    It has to be under 1.20 every time, without fail. After that we’ll do bunny hops.Ā 
    When this is finished I’ll head back home, shower, have dinner and chill. Maybe watch something, relax and then head to bed.Ā 

    Sparring
    Getting the rounds in the gym is vitally important for KSI, who is still new to the sport, and insists his fame does not afford him mercy.
    KSI: People would hold back, because they’d be like, ā€˜Oh, he’s a YouTuber, he’s not really a fighter, I don’t want to put my all into it.’
    And then I hit hard and they’re like, ā€˜Oh s***, wait, what? What’s going on?’ Then they put more into it.Ā 
    Then you’ve got other people that are like, ā€˜I want to make a statement, you’re not meant to be in this world, this scene is different, you’re not a fighter.’ 
    When I’m able to go toe-to-toe with them it makes them have a new level of respect for me.Ā 
    Before the Logan fights, I definitely didn’t spar enough. Now I spar every other day, I get about ten-plus rounds a week.Ā 
    I don’t hold back on my sparring partners, so if they hold back they’re getting knocked down.Ā 
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    I make themĀ go all out, just my intensity. I’m always in their face, I love a jab.
    I love putting people on their backfoot, I’m not a guy who likes being on the backfoot.Ā But I can fight on the backfoot when I need to.Ā 

    KSI with his London Shootfighters training partnersCredit: @KSI More

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    Joe Joyce reveals the two reasons why he believes Anthony Joshua is ducking all-British heavyweight clash

    JOE JOYCE said Anthony Joshua has “changed” since defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr – and believes his British rival is ducking him because of it. AJ was stopped in seven rounds by Ruiz in June 2019 but reformed his style to win their rematch on points six months later.
    Joe Joyce believes Anthony Joshua is ducking himCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    Anthony Joshua has been called out by Joe JoyceCredit: Getty
    Since then, Joshua, 33, has suffered consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk, 35, and has not returned since.
    A summer rematch against Dillian Whyte, 34, who AJ beat in 2015, has been teased by promoter Eddie Hearn.
    And unbeaten contender Joyce, 37, reckons that is the fight to reveal what Joshua has left.
    He told iD Boxing: ā€œHe’s not gun shy but he’s apprehensive about being knocked out because he’s been knocked out a few times.
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    “He prefers to be on the back foot and out of danger. It will tell when we see the rematch with him and Dillian Whyte.Ā 
    ā€œIn the Dillian Whyte fight, he was getting hit with big shots, he was wobbling on his feet but was still coming forward.
    “Something obviously changed after the Ruiz loss but he’s still a good fighter and there’s plenty of interesting fights for him and I’d like to fight him as well.ā€Ā 
    Joshua is expected to return by April against a top 15 rated contender before a rematch with Whyte follows.
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    Hearn has also named Tyson Fury, 34, and Deontay Wilder, 37, as end of year blockbuster bouts for AJ.
    Although Joyce – the mandatory challenger for Usyk’s belt – was not listed in the mix of opponents.
    He said: ā€œIt’s not a surprise because when does Joshua mention my name?
    “Apart from when I was in the Olympics, soon as I turned pro, he didn’t mention my name or Eddie Hearn.”
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    OnlyFans model turned boxer Elle Brooke suffers wardrobe malfunction as she stuns fans with racy post

    ELLE BROOKE suffered a wardrobe malfunction as she shared a daring post to social media. The OnlyFans model turned boxer posted a video lip-syncing a song – Big Boys by cshsznxo! – to her Instagram.
    Elle Brooke posted a video to her InstagramCredit: Instagram
    Brooke was performing a lip sync to a songCredit: Instagram
    But fans picked up on a wardrobe malfunctionCredit: Instagram
    The OnlyFans star has 551,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
    The Man City supporter recently taunted ChelseaCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
    Sitting in a car, the 24-year-old donned a dress and “sang” along to the song.
    However, some of her 551,000 followers picked up on a wardrobe malfunction in the racy post.
    One fan queried: “Is it cold???”
    A second fan asked: “bit cold?”
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    A third said: “Must be cold šŸ‘.”
    Despite the lack of a coat and the winter weather, other fans enjoyed the lip-syncing effort.
    One said: “Stunning šŸ˜.”
    While another added: “Hot šŸ˜.”
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    Brooke recently taunted Chelsea following their 1-0 loss to Man City at Stamford Bridge last week.
    City then backed this up with a far more emphatic performance against the Blues in the FA Cup as last year’s finalists crashed out 4-0 on Sunday.
    Brooke also revealed why Hollywood star Seth Rogen would be her “dream one night stand” in a Christmas-themed post.
    She is set to fight on the undercard of KSI’s fight vs Faze TemperrrCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong More

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    KSI vs Faze Temperrr tale of the tape: Net worth, fight record, weight compared for HUGE Misfits Boxing main event

    KSI puts YouTube bragging rights on the line when he faces replacement opponent Faze Temperrr. The social media, rap and crossover boxing star was due to return to the ring on Saturday against MMA’s Dillon Danis.

    But Danis, 29, pulled out of the bout, with gamer Temperrr – real name Thomas Oliveira – filling in.
    KSI prepares for his sixth boxing match, having beaten online rivals Joe Weller, 26, and Logan Paul, 27, in the past.
    He initially drew with Paul in 2018 but won their rematch after turning professional a year later.
    After three years out of the ring, KSI, 29, returned in August to beat rapper Swarmz, 26, and boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda, 23, on the SAME NIGHT.
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    Oliveira was on the undercard at the O2 and was brutally knocked out by Slim Albaher.
    The Brazilian beat Brit “King Kenny” on his YouTube boxing debut and bounced back from defeat to Slim by knocking out Overtflow in November.
    Oliveira, 29, shot to fame after helping launch the Faze Clan, one of the biggest gaming entities in the world.
    He also grew up with a martial arts background, which has helped his transition to boxing.
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    According to Inspiration Feed, Oliveira has a net worth of $3million (Ā£2.4m).
    As a boxer, he stands 6ft 4in and has a massive 77 inch reach and in his last bout he weighed in at 189lb, or 13st 5lb.
    KSI stands smaller at 6ft and has a shorter reach of 76in, last fighting at 12st 8lb.
    His bout with Danis was set to be contested at 12st 6lb.
    KSI is one of the wealthiest content creators in the world, with a net worth of £20m.
    Not only does he make money from boxing, but the Londoner is also a stadium sellout artist and founder of hydration drink Prime.
    KSI and former opponent-turned business partner Paul believe their drink could be worth BILLIONS in the future.
    Despite the pair’s new found friendship, KSI still wants to fight Paul’s brother, 6-0 rival Jake, 25.
    The two bitter enemies are hoping to finally fight in a massive grudge match this year.
    Luis Alcaraz Pineda was beaten by KSICredit: Reuters
    Faze Temperrr fights KSICredit: @Temperrr More