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      ‘Oh s***, I broke it’ – Boxer discovers sickening fight injury after removing glove with thumb a mangled bloody mess

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      BOXER Ginny Fuchs did not realise she had horrifically broken her thumb until AFTER her win over Adelaida Ruiz.The American, 36, claimed the WBC interim super-flyweight title with a split-decision victory over compatriot Ruiz, 35, on Saturday night.Ginny Fuchs claimed victory despite breaking her thumb in the first roundCredit: X @MatchroomBoxingShe did not discover the injury until taking her glove off after the fightCredit: X @MatchroomBoxingFuchs beat Adelaida Ruiz by split decision on Saturday nightCredit: Instagram @matchroomboxingFuchs’ gruesome injury was quite horrificCredit: Instagram @perfecting_athletesThat was despite suffering a gruesome injury in the opening two minutes of their 10-round fight.Fuchs, who has now won all four of her professional bouts, only discovered her broken thumb after the final bell when she took off her glove.Speaking to DAZN, she said: “I felt it the first round, I think it was the hook.”I just thought I jammed it really bad, it kept hurting through the fight but I just tried to ignore it.READ MORE IN BOXING”But then when I took my glove off I was like ‘Oh s***, I broke it.”Fuchs was taken to hospital as she shared pictures on her Instagram story.Her boxing manager George Ruiz posted an image of her being carted off on a stretcher.And he added the caption: “Ginny broke her thumb in the first round and then went on to fight 10 hard rounds without complaint. We had no idea until she took the gloves off.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSShe was stretchered off to hospital following her winCredit: Instagram @georgeruizShe smiled with promoter Eddie Hearn despite the injuryCredit: Instagram @georgeruiz”Absolute warrior. And now world champion.”Another photo saw Ginny smiling alongside promoter Eddie Hearn as she revelled in her victory despite the injury.Inside YouTuber Danny Aarons’ stunning SIX STONE weight loss after ditching junk food to become ‘the next KSI’ of boxingAnd she also posed for a snap from her hospital bed as she waited for “someone to fix her thumb”.Fuchs later shared a picture from her hospital bedCredit: Instagram @perfecting_athletes More

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      YouTuber Danny Aarons left unrecognisable after punch from Premier League winner Danny Simpson in brutal boxing bout

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      YOUTUBER Danny Aarons’ face was bludgeoned by Premier League winner Danny Simpson during their Misfits Boxing bout on Saturday night.Aarons, 22, was due to face TikToker Beavo before an injury last month saw ex-Leicester man Simpson, 37, step in.Danny Simpson, right, hit Danny Aarons with a huge right handCredit: SportsfileThe YouTuber’s face was left in a horrible stateCredit: SportsfileAarons and Simpson fought to a split decision drawCredit: GettyThe pair fought to a split decision draw in Dublin as both of their hands were raised at the end of the contest.But not before one of Simpson’s right hands left internet sensation Aarons completely unrecognisable.The 2016 Premier League title winner caught Aarons on the button as his face contorted into a messy state.But the YouTuber did manage to recover to earn a draw, before the pair agreed to a rematch.READ MORE ON MISFITS BOXINGSimpson said: “I think Danny knows that I tried to jump in last minute.”Maybe I’ll get the chance to have it again with a full camp and learn to box a bit more. I’d love to come back and have the opportunity.”And Aarons added: “Nothing but respect for Simpson, a draw it is what it is. We’ll run it back.”It comes after the two made a bet in the build-up to the fight.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAarons agreed to a rematch after the draw was announcedCredit: GettyPremier League winner Simpson stepped in with just one month’s noticeCredit: GettySimpson put his Premier League medal on the line – which he won in fairytale circumstances with underdogs Leicester eight years ago.Aarons agreed to put up his placard for one million subscribers on YouTube.TikTok star HS Ticky Tocky SPITS and throws punch at fan in wild brawl just moments after Misfits Boxing winThe pace of the fight was frantic from the get-go as both came out swinging.Aarons looked to have Simpson in trouble before the former footballer found his feet and returned fire.Simpson landed some telling jabs and had his opponent bloodied from the nose.Both landed wild shots and fought till the end with the judges unable to split them. More

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      Danny Simpson keeps Premier League medal after being fought to SPLIT DRAW by YouTuber Danny Aarons with rematch AGREED

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      DANNY SIMPSON was fought to a split-decision draw against Danny Aarons – keeping his fresh boxing 0 and Premier League winners medal. The former Leicester star – who was part of the Foxes squad that defied 5000/1 odds to win the 2016 title – faced Aarons in Dublin. Danny Aarons and Danny Simpson fight to a drawCredit: GettyThey headlined a Misfits Boxing event in DublinCredit: GettyHe only took the bout of just over a month’s notice after TikToker Beavo was forced out injured. But after going the distance in his debut bout, Simpson is ready to do it all over again and settle the score with Aarons. He said: “I think Danny knows that I tried to jump in last minute. “Maybe I’ll get the chance to have it again with a full camp and learn to box a bit more. I’d love to come back and have the opportunity.” READ MORE IN BOXINGAarons added: “Nothing but respect for Simpson, a draw it is what it is. We’ll run it back.”In the build up to the Misfits Boxing pay-per-view, the two made a wager with Simpson putting his Prem winners medal on the line. And Aarons agreed to put up his placard earned for one million subscribers on YouTube. The pace of the fight was frantic from the get-go as both came out swinging. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAarons looked to have Simpson in trouble before the former footballer found his feet and returned fire. Simpson landed some telling jabs and had his opponent bloodied from the nose. Both landed wild shots and fought till the end with the judges unable to split them. They keep their prized possessions and unbeaten boxing record intact. Both came out swinging with the pace franticCredit: GettyBoth agreed to a rematchCredit: GettyThe pair headlined Misfits in DublinCredit: SportsfileFans could’ve done with one more roundCredit: Sportsfile More

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      Misfits Boxing 17 LIVE RESULTS: Danny Aarons vs Danny Simpson ends in huge controversy, HSTikkyTokky WINS – updates

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      PREMER LEAGUE winner Danny Simpson’s boxing debut has ended in a controversial split draw. The former Leicester City star fought in a brutal main event of Misfits Boxing 017 in Dublin against YouTube sensation Danny Aarons – with both fighters calling for a rematch.While HSTikkyTokky has beaten former Love Island star George Fensom inside ONE round.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFollow our live blog below…Deen to impress American Deen the Great knocked out Conor McGregors’ cameraman Dave Fogarty. Fogarty started well but was dropped twice with the referee waving it off. Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedRead all about it Danny Simpson was fought to a split-decision draw against Danny Aarons – keeping his fresh boxing 0 and Premier League winners medal.The former Leicester star – who was part of the Foxes squad that defied 5000/1 odds to win the 2016 title – faced Aarons in Dublin.He only took the bout of just over a month’s notice after TikToker Beavo was forced out injured.But after going the distance in his debut bout, Simpson is ready to do it all over again and settle the score with Aarons.Copy linkCopiedKSI closes out the show The YouTube sensation brings out rapper Trippie Redd and performs to the crowd. Crowd go wild as he closes out with hit track Holiday and thanks the fans from their support. Copy linkCopiedAarons vs Simpson Judges score the bout 38-38, 39-37 Aarons and 39-37 Simpson it’s a DRAW!Both agree to run it back in a rematch with a bit more time to prepare. But fear not, night is not over with KSI to perform AGAIN. So lucky. Copy linkCopiedAarons vs SimpsonRound 4 – All getting a bit scrappy now with both clearly tired. Who wants it more? I dunno. But the fight is heading to the judges scorecards. Another tough fight to call and entertaining. Judges scorecards coming up. Copy linkCopiedAarons vs SimpsonRound 3 – Aarons comes on strong landing some massive shots. But as he comes forward, Simpson fires back with a huge right hand. Maybe all to play for in the fourth and final round. Copy linkCopiedAarons vs SimpsonRound 2 – Simpson really comes into it in the second round, landing some decent right hands. Aarons walking into shots with Simpsons jab looking to have bloodied up his nose. Tide is turning the Prem winner’s way here. Copy linkCopiedAarons vs Simpson Round 1 – Frantic start to the fight as both come out swinging and not really knowing what they’re doing. Looked as though Simpson could have been in trouble but he got his composure back a bit and did land a decent jab on Aarons. Can’t keep that pace for four rounds though. Copy linkCopiedMain event time Danny Aarons and Danny Simpson are in the ring ahead of their fight. All comes down to this, with both making their boxing debuts. Copy linkCopiedJay Swingler returns! YouTuber Jay Swingler will make his return to Misfits Boxing. He came out to a WWE style entrance to confirm his comeback and rematch with NichLMAO. The two then had a little tussle in the ring – one of many ones tonight. Never gets boring apparently. Copy linkCopiedCrowd control TikToker HS Ticky Tocky got himself into a fight… after the fight! He clashed with a fan in the crowd, spitting at them and throwing a punch before trying to throw a chair. Luckily security stepped in just in time. Copy linkCopiedTaylor vs SilvaMassive win for Taylor, whose Misfits success continues. He was too strong for Silva and had him hurt on multiple occasions, dropping him with a big right hand. Silva looked exhausted as the ref jumped in to end it. Copy linkCopiedTaylor vs SilvaRound 3 – Taylor swarms Silva and has him in serious trouble smashing him into the ropes! Standing count is called and Silva is in huge trouble. Big right hand and Silva is DOWN! He makes it to his feet but Taylor keeps up the pressure and the fight is over! Ref stops it. Copy linkCopiedTaylor vs SilvaRound 2 – Getting messy here with Taylor flying in and just grabbing whenever something comes back his way. Silva lands a counter right uppercut but he’s getting frustrated with the holding. The action does start to hot up then cools down with a succession of holding. Copy linkCopiedTaylor vs Silva Round 1 – Taylor comes out swinging with shots over the top, looking for the body too. Silva is trying to box and move on the back foot but Taylor is not giving him time to breathe. Effective tactic but exhausting. Let’s see if he can keep it up. Copy linkCopiedBack underway After a fairly long wait Gabe Silva is on his way to the ring. His dad Anderson is considered one of MMA’s greatest and even boxed to defeat to Jake Paul. Taylor had a career in MMA before moving to Misfits Boxing and has been one of their standouts. Copy linkCopiedHS calls out Rooney and Jake Paul He said: “I’m coming for f***ing every influencer in this scene. “Jake Paul can get smoked. Zherka can get smoked. “Everyone can get f***ing smoked… Wayne Rooney can f***ing get it.”Credit: SportsfileCopy linkCopiedSilva lining Moving on and hopefully some proper boxing next. Gabe Silva – son of the legendary UFC champion Anderson – takes on Anthony Taylor. It has been bubbling for a while now and there’s a lot on the line here, including Taylor’s Misfits belt. Copy linkCopiedHS Ticky Tocky vs George FensomNot quite as brutal as feared but Fensom is down three times and beaten in round one. Fensom took the chance to hit the deck as quickly as he could and thankfully that’s a rather safe finish. Pointless exercise for HS and Fensom in honesty. Copy linkCopiedHS Ticky Tocky vs George FensomThis fight could get ugly. There is clearly a huge weight, size and skill disparity.Prayers go out to Fensom… Copy linkCopiedWeight to go Danny Aarons has gone from overweight gamer to the next KSI of Misfits Boxing with a sensational life turnaround.Aarons was over 17 STONE while rising to fame on YouTube playing FIFA video games.But amid the rise of celebrity-style crossover bout with Misfits Boxing, the 22-year-old fancied getting in on the action.He now makes his debut on Saturday night in a headline fight against Premier League winner Danny Simpson in Dublin.Copy linkCopiedFatherly glove Danny Simpson has two daughters, Skye, 13, and Vienna, four.His eldest Skye knows full well who his social media sensation opponent Aarons is – but he does not want either watching the fight.Simpson said: “I don’t want them to watch.”Watching your dad have a a fight, you know it’s not ideal when they’re used to watching me playing football forever.”Especially Skye knows Danny Aarons and the world. But they’re supportive and just told me to do my best.”Copy linkCopiedHS Ticky Tocky vs George Fensom Up next is controversial TikToker HS Ticky Tocky vs Love Island’s George Fensom. HS comes with a huge online following and divides audiences with his provocative content. Fensom meanwhile, sadly, looks like he’s never boxed a day in his life. Could be an ugly one this. Copy linkCopiedWilliams vs SpencerVictor Williams says he is open to a rematch if the money is right and admits Spencer is better than he thought. Williams calls out British YouTuber Jarvis – who holds some kind of Misfits belt. Misfits Boxing chief Mams Taylor also admits the fight was wronglly stopped and calls out the “atrocious refereeing”. He also confirms the rematch will be next. Copy linkCopiedWilliams vs SpencerSpencer and his corner fume at the decision and no wonder. He was on the corner with Williams throwing shots but nothing looked to be landing clean. Spencer argues the decision and will no doubt demand a rematch. Copy linkCopied More

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      TikTok star HSTikkyTokky calls out Wayne Rooney and Jake Paul after beating ‘worst boxer in history’

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      TIKTOKER HSTikkyTokky called out Wayne Rooney and Jake Paul after beating a hapless former Love Island star.The controversial content creator – real name Harrison Sullivan – faced George Fensom in Dublin. Harrison Sullivan ‘HS Tikky Tokky’ defeats George FensomCredit: SportsfileBut the Misfits Boxing bout was doomed from the beginning with Fensom showing a serious lack of skill in the build up. What’s worse is HS was clearly the bigger and more capable fighter. And it showed after one painful round as Fensom was down three times but thankfully left unhurt. The final left hook – undoubtedly a well-timed shot – left Fensom crawled up in the corner and wanting no more. READ MORE IN BOXINGFans were quick to slam the bout, with one fuming: “George Fensom is the worst boxer in history.”Another added: “Fensom is the worst fighter I’ve ever seen, Tikky Tokky ran through him.” One raged: “That was sad and disgraceful.”HS – probably a bit embarrassed by the matchmaking himself – did give his no-hope opponent some credit. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd he called out Manchester United legend Rooney and YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul to fight. He said: “I’m coming for f***ing every influencer in this scene. Jake Paul can get smoked. Zherka can get smoked. “Everyone can get f***ing smoked… Wayne Rooney can f***ing get it.” Danny Simpson agrees to put Premier League winner’s medal on the line in boxing fight against YouTuber Danny Aarons More

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      Inside Conor McGregor’s first gym where coaches spotted talent aged 12… but knew he wasn’t destined to make it as boxer

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      CONOR McGREGOR showcased his raw talent aged just 12 – but his coaches knew his future was never destined for the boxing ring. McGregor wandered into the Crumlin Boxing club with muddy football boots as a youngster and immediately impressed head trainer Phil Sutcliffe. Conor McGregor’s first gym was Crumlin BoxingMcGregor has returned back to the club to train and boxHe poses to the crowd during a fundraising eventMcGregor has made shock appearances to box in local eventsAnd despite later choosing a career in mixed martial arts over boxing – he remains Sutcliffe’s most famous graduate from the gym. It is now over two decades since McGregor trotted into the club on his first day but Sutcliffe said: “Course I remember…”When he walked in, I told him he had to take his boots off.“He was playing football against Crumlin United. He was a little blonde kid, good looking kid, but he had his football boots on. READ MORE IN MMA“You don’t walk on the floor with your football boots full of mud, so we told him to take them off.“He started punching the bags. I said if you want to join, get your ma’ and da’ down. You have to fill in a form and apply.”The gym is located on Dublin’s south side and has been producing champions since the 1940s.Chief trainer Sutcliffe is an Irish amateur boxing great, having competed in the 1980 and 1984 Olympics.Most read in BoxingMcGregor returns to Crumlin to box in fundraisersHe uses the boxing club for his MMA trainingCoach Phil Sutcliffe with McGregorCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSutcliffe coached McGregor through his teens and has no doubt he had the skills and making of a future boxing champion.But at 16 he chose MMA over the sweet science – sacrificing his potential as a top pugilist.I leant Conor McGregor £60 for tools when he was a young plumber… he paid it back 15 YEARS LATER with incredible gestureSutcliffe said: “In pure boxing ability he was as equal to them but he didn’t put in enough for the one talent. “It’s like if you wanted to play rugby but you play on the soccer pitch. It’s hard to master the two. “If you want to play rugby you need to be tough, you want to be fast but in soccer you want to be skillful, you want to be avoiding. “It’s the same in the boxing. If you want to box, you stay boxing. But Conor mastered the ability of reading. Reading the shot that comes at you.“He always mastered that from an early age of 12, he was able to avoid, he was able to move comfortably.”  McGregor’s choice of MMA over boxing paid off having become the UFC’s greatest star – but at the time Sutcliffe could not see the vision. He admitted: “I was never fond of mixed martial arts, I thought it was barbaric until I got involved and saw the amount of work these boys have to put into it.“I saw it and thought, This is interesting.'”  A huge mural of McGregor drapes the wallMcGregor is not the only boxing legend commemorated in the gymMcGregor also sponsors the gymCrumlin is nicknamed ‘The School of Excellence’McGregor only returned to boxing once in 2017 when he lost in ten rounds to American great Floyd Mayweather. In the aftermath of his defeat, the southpaw returned to his roots and Crumlin coaches to be part of his training and corner team. McGregor made sure to give back to the gym that first honed his skills having paid thousands to renovate the club.Pictures of the UFC legend training and boxing drape the gym walls while there is a huge mural dedicated to his success.But he is not the only legendary fighter commemorated in the gym with paintings of Mike Tyson, Ricky Hatton and Roy Jones Jr filling the walls. McGregor still visits during his training camp to sharpen his boxing and was doing so before his scheduled return on June 29.But he was forced to pull out of the comeback fight against Michael Chandler, 38, due to a toe injury with his UFC future still in the air. McGregor has been linked with a return to boxing in the past to fight the likes of Manny Pacquiao and Canelo Alvarez. READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd Sutcliffe hopes to see it having not been part of the Mayweather bout. He chuckled: “I hope he boxes for me, I’ll get another payday!” McGregor kitted out the coaches with new gearThis is the ring where McGregor sparsHe bought the club all new boxing equipmentThe gym is located in Dublin 12 More

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      KSI vs Jake Paul takes new twist with veteran promoter drafted in to revive talks for £100m grudge match

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      KSI and Jake Paul’s blockbuster grudge bout has taken a new twist with promoter Kalle Sauerland drafted in to revive talks. The pair of YouTubers-turned-boxers have feuded for over half a decade fuelling demand for a money-spinning showdown. KSI is yet to fight Jake Paul despite years of feudingCredit: GettyTalks for Jake Paul to fight KSI have dragged onCredit: GettyBut relationships between Paul’s business partner Nakisa Bidarian and KSI’s manager appear to be at an all-time low. As a result, Taylor’s Misfits Boxing partner Sauerland has been given the responsibility of handling negotiations.He helped resurrect a deal for KSI to fight Tommy Fury last year while having almost three decades of top-flight experience under his belt. Sauerland told SunSport: “I’ve done 24 years of boxing and put on unification fights, heavyweight world championships with multiple belts.READ MORE IN BOXING”So I’ve sort of seen that on the traditional side, it’s no different on the other side.”You’ve got things to manage, whether it’s weights, whether it’s purses, egos, you name it; the choice of locker room, the choice of who’s announced first.”Those things are all part of putting a big fight together. So he hasn’t thrown me under the bus. I’m always ready to go.”In certain fights, I do get called in to put it together, Tommy Fury was one last year, which obviously wasn’t exactly a small one.Most read in SportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”It’s sometimes the old experience, there’s been three decades in boxing promotion. It can help.”KSI’s team have claimed a fight with Paul is capable of raking in £100MILLION. Jake Paul reveals ‘take it-or-leave it’ offer to fight KSISauerland said: “And the rest! It’s a massive fight.”We all know that in terms of numbers you’ve got to understand this space and that the equivalent of Mayweather-Pacquiao in it.”That’s in the traditional part of the sport. So I think it does similar numbers.”Sauerland admitted talks are not yet underway with opposite number Bidarian. But his brother Nisse has worked with Paul’s advisor in the past – sparking new hope of a deal coming together. KSI, 31, has not yet returned since suffering defeat for the first time, losing a decision to Fury, 25, last October. READ MORE SUN STORIESHe was forced to pull out of his August 31 return in a wild two-on-one bout against Slim Albaher and Anthony Taylor after suffering hand injury. Paul, 27, meanwhile returns on November 15 in a controversial clash with Mike Tyson, 58, scrutinised for the age difference. KSI and Jake Paul clashing in the ring in 2020Credit: GETTY More

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      Who is Ben Williams and who is the former goalkeeper fighting against on the Misfits 17 boxing card?

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      BEN Williams is a welterweight boxer hoping to win a knock-out fight in Ireland. Here’s everything you need to know about the young boxer competing on the Misfits 17 boxing card. Misfits was co-founded by Youtube personality KSICredit: Getty ImagesWho is Ben Williams?Ben is a boxer from Dublin, Ireland, who fights on Misfits’ boxing card.He is a rising star in the boxing scene but is still relatively new, as he only debuted on July 15, 2023. The boxer, born in 2004, competes in the welterweight category.Ben made headlines when he clashed with TikTok star Ed Matthews, backstage at a Misfits match in November 2023. Read more in boxingAfter being separated from Ed, Ben posted a TikTok claiming that he still “came out on top”.The boxer is a rising social media star too, as he has over 250,000 followers on Instagram and nearly one million TikTok followers.Ben is sometimes referred to by his boxing nickname “Bumblebee”.What is Misfits Boxing?Misfits is a boxing promotion founded by the Youtuber KSI, who is a co-founding member of the Sidemen and co-owner of Prime Hydration.Most read in BoxingKSI founded Misfits Boxing with Wasserman Boxing, a sports marketing and talent management company based in Los Angeles. On 10 January 2023, Misfits announced that it had signed a five-year deal with DAZN (a sports streaming platform) to distribute events with two pay-per-views each year.Who is Ben Williams fighting on the Misfits boxing card?Ben will be facing Warren “The Mechanic” Spencer, at MF X DAZN Series 17. On August 31, Misfits is hosting an event in Ben’s home country of Ireland. Ben is the favourite to win against Warren, who trained with the highly controversial influencer Andrew Tate. More