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      Jake Paul left ‘flattered’ in response to KSI begrudgingly backing arch YouTube rival to beat Tommy Fury

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      JAKE PAUL was left “flattered” after KSI begrudgingly backed his arch rival to beat Tommy Fury. The celebrity boxing stars are in talks to reschedule their grudge match after it was twice axed.
      KSI ahead of his fight with Dillon DanisCredit: Getty
      Tommy Fury is still in talks to fight Jake PaulCredit: Jamie McPhilimey
      And KSI is in the midst of himself negotiating his own bitter bout with fierce nemesis Paul.
      The YouTube, rap and crossover boxing sensation claimed he will even RETIRE once he finally fights the American.
      Paul responded: “KSI actually telling the truth for once!
      “I’m flattered I’m your ultimate goal in boxing and you know what happens with Timmy.”
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      Fury, 23, twice withdrew from fighting Paul, 25. Firstly last December with a rib injury and then in August amid a US visa issue.
      The travel ban still persists and his promoter Frank Warren revealed talks are ongoing to finalise a deal in the UK.
      KSI, 29, meanwhile returns on January 14 against 2-0 MMA fighter Dillon Danis, 29.
      He had two comeback fights on the SAME NIGHT in August, beating rapper Swarmz, 26, and journeyman boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda, 23.
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      KSI had not fought since 2019 when he beat Paul’s brother Logan, 27, in their rematch a year after drawing.
      The split-decision verdict has fuelled the feud between KSI and Paul to build towards a proposed blockbuster bout in 2023.
      But KSI could not help but predict Paul beating Fury ahead of the expected rescheduled fight.
      He said: “I think, I hate to say it, I think Jake will win it.
      “I think Tommy hasn’t really been tested – he’s been tested a few times chin-wise and he has been a bit wobbly.
      “And I just think Jake has just dedicated more time to the training compared to Tommy.
      “I think Tommy just does the boxing because it’s the thing to do in his family.
      “But I don’t think he’s as dedicated as someone like Tyson or his other brothers. So I think Jake will win that, as much as I hate to say it.”
      Jake Paul after beating UFC legend Anderson SilvaCredit: Esther Lin/ SHOWTIME More

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      Ebanie Bridges reveals she beat Shannon O’Connell with a BROKEN HAND as she shows off gruesome injury

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      EBANIE BRIDGES has revealed she broke her hand in the lead-up to her knockout win over Shannon O’Connell.The all-Australian world title bout took place in Leeds on Saturday night following a lengthy, bad-blooded build-up.
      Ebanie Bridges stopped Shannon O’Connell in the eighth round on Saturday nightCredit: Getty
      Bridges broke her hand while training for her fight against O’ConnellCredit: Twitter
      O’Connell criticised Bridges for her out of the ring antics in the lead-up to the boutCredit: Alamy
      And Bridges, 36, defended her belt by savagely stopping O’Connell, 39, in the eighth round of their IBF bantamweight contest.
      Now the champion has shared an image of the swollen right hand that she injured during training camp for the bout.
      Alongside the picture, she said: “Booked in for surgery on my hand this Friday.
      “A lot of my camp was done with one hand. A lot of my sparring only using my left hand.
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      “But there was no way I was pulling out of that fight cos I knew I could batter her with one hand if needed and I wanted to 🤣.
      “But now time to sort this.”
      She then later added: “I was like a pitbull that got off its leash… I wanted to maul her 😤. Don’t f*** with me 😈.
      “They all get fooled by the smiles, banter and lingerie in the lead up. On this day – @shotgunshannon1 learned off Miss Bridges 👩‍🏫.”
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      Bridges now boasts a professional record of nine victories and one defeat.
      That loss came by unanimous decision to Shannon Courtenay in April 2021.
      The pair have now been linked with a rematch after Courtenay returned to the ring for the first time in 14 months on the same card as Bridges, clinching a points win over Gemma Ruegg.
      Bridges has more than 670,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram
      She often strips down to her underwear for weigh-insCredit: PA More

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      Watch stony-faced Mike Tyson make TV host Tucker Carlson laugh nervously as he says he ‘wanted to kill’ opponents

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      TV host Tucker Carlson was left nervously laughing after Mike Tyson told him he “wanted to kill” his opponents.The boxing legend was interviewed by the American and left him feeling a bit uncomfortable when he spoke about his fierce mentality before fights.
      Boxing legend Mike Tyson revealed that he ‘wanted to kill’ his opponents in the ringCredit: Fox News
      TV host Tucker Carlson was left nervously laughingCredit: Fox News
      Tyson was the undisputed world heavyweight championCredit: Getty
      Tyson told Carlson on Fox News “I wanted to kill them” when speaking about his opposition in the ring.
      The host responded with a nervous chuckle and replied: “Well, I can tell.”
      While trying to compose himself, Tucker admitted he was “laughing nervously”, before asking the former undisputed world heavyweight champion if he “really felt that way?”
      Tyson was quite clear in his answer as he simply said “yeah”, Carlson then tried again and asked the former boxer how he came to that mindset.
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      The 56-year-old then gave an explanation in which he admitted that he did not want to go back to living in poverty.
      He said: “Just think about who I am. I don’t want to go back there any more.
      “I don’t want to be in that poverty state of mind anymore.
      “Not from a physical perspective, I don’t want to be poverty-stricken here [pointing to his own head].
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      “The more you hurt them, the higher you go in life. That’s just my mentality, the more you hurt them, the more people love you.”
      The response seemed to do little to Carlson who sheepishly replied: “That’s pretty intense and true, I guess.” More

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      Oleksandr Usyk set to fight Daniel Dubois for heavyweight titles in back-up option if Tyson Fury deal falls through

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      DANIEL DUBOIS is in line to fight Oleksandr Usyk should the Ukrainian’s clash with Tyson Fury fall through.Talks over a blockbuster undisputed heavyweight title fight between Usyk and Gypsy King Fury are currently ongoing and are expected to soon be finalised.
      Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury are closing in on an blockbuster undisputed title fightCredit: Getty
      The pair are on course to throw down early next yearCredit: REUTERS
      But Usyk could end up facing Brit Daniel Dubois if the fight doesn’t come to fruitionCredit: GETTY
      The WBA, however, have ordered Usyk face mandatory challenger and regular titleholder Dubois – who the slick southpaw has earmarked as his next opponent should a fight with Fury fail to materialise.
      Coach Sergey Lapin told Vegas Insider said: “I think that the WBA ordering Usyk to fight Daniel Dubois will not be a hindrance to the undisputed contest between Usyk and Tyson Fury, the fight we all want to see.
      “All promoters involved are currently committed to finding out who the best is in the heavyweight division at the earliest opportunity.
      “We hope nothing will get in the way of that fight happening, however, the option to fight Dubois will be a backup plan in case that fight breaks down.
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      “But Daniel Dubois is not the fight that boxing fans would like to see in 2023.”
      Dubois retained his WBA (regular) heavyweight title earlier this month with a third-round TKO victory over Kevin Lerena.
      And prior to Dubois’ destruction of the South African, Usyk’s promoter revealed Triple D would get the next crack at the unified heavyweight titles.
      Alexander Krassyuk told BetFred: “We’re looking at Saudi Arabia most likely.
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      “We have a timeslot between February 18th and March 4th 2023 in our mind to book this fight.
      “It all depends on how it’s going to finish on Saturday, because even if Fury comes through the winner against [Derek] Chisora, he may be injured or have some broken bones that may mean a longer wait for the undisputed fight.
      “If something does go wrong then we’re probably going to look at the mandatories we have and Daniel Dubois is the first in line.”
      Despite a fight with Dubois being a distinct possibility, Usyk’s sights are solely set on unifying the division against Fury.
      Krassyuk said: “This is the only thing Usyk wants. He doesn’t want to go through all the mandatories, he wants to go straight to glory and legacy.
      “This is the fight that most of the fans in the world want to see.
      “There’s never been a heavyweight that’s had four of the belts at the same time, so this is history in the making.
      “You can’t find any reason for not taking this fight.
      “If you’re a man, you respect your fans and you respect boxing, then you can have no excuse not to fight Usyk.
      “Everybody is on board. Queensberry promotions is on board, Usyk’s team is and Usyk is as well.
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      “Our partners in the Middle East are ready and willing to host this fight.
      “The only thing that is still pending is the consent of a tall, bald, gypsy man to get beaten. That’s it.”
      Usyk’s sights are solely set on an undisputed heavyweight clash with Tyson FuryCredit: GETTY More

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      KSI says Man Utd legend Wayne Rooney contacted him over fight and reveals what other footballer could make boxing switch

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      KSI revealed Wayne Rooney contacted him over a future fight – and has room for other footballers in his promotion. The YouTube legend launched MisFits last year, a banner focussed solely on crossover boxing.
      KSI speaks ahead of his return fight against Dillon DanisCredit: Getty
      Wayne Rooney contacted KSI over a future fightCredit: Getty
      Social media sensations, musicians and reality TV stars have all featured on events headlined or promoted by KSI.
      And even Manchester United legend Rooney wants a piece of the action, against the main man himself.
      KSI said: “It’s funny – I hope he doesn’t get annoyed that I said this – but Wayne Rooney hit me up being like, ‘Oh, we should fight.’
      “And I said no. I just don’t want to do that. If Wayne Rooney is down, of course I think it would be good to have him in this space.”
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      Rooney, 37, is a keen boxing fan, recently watching Tyson Fury’s win over Derek Chisora, and trained as a youngster himself.
      Fury, 34, claimed the former England captain is even going to spar him ahead of his proposed title bout against Oleksandr Usyk, 35.
      No footballers have yet crossed over to the ring but KSI is leaving the door open for the likes of ex-Chelsea defender Wayne Bridge, 42, to do so.
      He said: “I know Wayne Bridge is another person that’s been interested in the space.”
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      KSI, 29, first made his boxing debut in a 2018 white collar bout against Joe Weller, 26, winning in round three.
      The same year, he drew in a similar fight against Logan Paul, 27, but won the rematch when they turned professional in 2019.
      KSI then made his comeback after three years out in August and made up for lost time by beating TWO opponents in one night.
      He stopped rapper Swarmz, 26, and journeyman Mexican boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda, 23.
      KSI returns against on January 14 against 2-0 MMA fighter Dillon Danis, 29, who is commonly known as Conor McGregor’s training partner.
      KSI beat Luis Alcaraz Pineda in the second of his two comeback fightsCredit: Getty More

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      Jake Paul vows to cut his own ‘D**K’ off’ if KSI agrees to fight him and claims Brit is “using” his name for promotion

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      JAKE PAUL has claimed he’ll cut off his “D**K” if YouTube sensation KSI agrees to fight him.A grudge match between the YouTubers-turned-boxers has been on the cards for nearly three years – ever since Paul defeated KSI’s brother Deji.
      Jake Paul and KSI have been at loggerheads for the best part of three yearsCredit: GETTY
      KSI recently made his return to boxingCredit: GETTY
      And Paul has claimed he’ll cut off his own penis if KSI agrees to fight himCredit: REX
      The pair have repeatedly thrown verbal jabs in person and on social media – stoking their respective fans’ interest in a potential bout.
      But Paul doesn’t believe KSI – real name Olajide Williams – will ever face him – so much so he has claimed he’d chop off his genitals if the Brit steps up to the plate.
      He told Adin Ross: “If KSI ever fights me, bro, I will cut my d**k off. Honestly, because it’s never going to happen.
      “It’s never going to happen, bro. He’s a smart kid and he knows that I would literally f*****g knock him out.
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      “He keeps using me and all this for promotion and it’s smart.
      “But I promise you, and I’ve said it since before my first professional fight, I promise you he’s never going to fight me.”
      KSI returned to the ring in August for back-to-back fights on the same night – ending a near three-year hiatus from action.
      And Paul believes KSI has focused his energy on boxing again because of his “failed” music career.
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      He said: “At the end of the day, his music career failed.
      “So now, he’s looking for some other shit and that’s why he’s getting back into boxing. Clear as day bro.”
      Despite a fight with Paul not coming to fruition KSI is adamant he’ll face The Problem Child before he hangs up his gloves.
      He said: “I figured it out, you guys will not be happy until I fight Jake Paul.
      “So that’s why I don’t see the eagerness for you to want me to fight Jake Paul so quickly.
      “I said I’m going to fight him in 2023, the only reason I’ve come back into the boxing scene is to fight Jake Paul and beat him.
      “So I don’t really understand why people are complaining about the people that I fight.
      “Why don’t we just enjoy the journey? Enjoy the ride because ladies and gentlemen, once I fight Jake Paul, I’m done.
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      “I’m not boxing any more, I would have solidified my legacy and then I’m hanging up the gloves forever.
      “So why do we want to rush that?”
      KSI is hellbent on fighting Jake Paul before he stops boxingCredit: GETTY More

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      Oleksandr Usyk’s coach says they are ‘even more confident’ in beating Tyson Fury after scouting rival from ringside

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      OLEKSANDR USYK and his team are even more confident about getting the better of Tyson Fury after seeing him in action against Derek Chisora.The undefeated Ukranian had a front-row view for Fury’s third defence of the WBC heavyweight title – which he retained with a tenth-round TKO victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – earlier this month.
      Oleksandr Usyk was ringside for Tyson Fury’s domestic dust-up with Derek ChisoraCredit: Getty
      Fury cruised to a points victory over Del Boy at the Tottenham Hotspur StadiumCredit: REUTERS
      The Ukrainian wasn’t impressed by what he saw of the Gypsy KingCredit: GETTY
      But neither the slick southpaw nor his team were impressed by Fury’s showing against the battle-weathered Del Boy.
      Coach Sergey Lapin told Vegas Insider: “We came to London to watch Fury and Derek Chisora.
      “We watched Fury up close at ringside with great interest. Our team highlighted many interesting moments from this fight.
      “There are many subtleties that you won’t see on TV, for example, the work of the team, the connection between a boxer and his coach.
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      “Whether the boxer follows the instructions of the trainer or not. There are weaknesses.
      “After seeing Fury in the flesh, our team is even more confident that Usyk will prevail and become undisputed and bring that WBC green belt home to Ukraine.
      “The threat that Fury poses is no greater and no tougher than Anthony Joshua.
      “We know how that ended for Anthony. We are very confident of beating Fury.”
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      Usyk’s proposed undisputed title fight with Fury is expected to take place in late February or early March.
      All that remains for the showdown – which is expected to take place in the Middle East – to be finalised is for both parties to agree on a site venue.
      Fury’s co-promoter Bob Arum told Fight Hub TV: “We’re now fielding offers from around the world and hopefully by next week we’ll be able to have an announcement.”
      Usyk’s manager Egis Klimas said last week: “We are almost done.
      “There is not much to talk, two heavyweights, the undisputed heavyweight championship bout, that’s what people need.
      “Most likely, we are aiming for Saudi.”
      Usyk, 35, will be brimming with confidence ahead of his showdown with Fury following his back-to-back wins over Anthony Joshua.
      But Fury is confident of handing the Ukrainian his first professional loss.
      He said: “I’m looking to fight Usyk – Joshua’s nemesis, the man who’s got AJ’s kryptonite, the man who made him cry after the fight like a little girl.
      “I’ll beat him, I’ll take that little sausage out.

      “He ain’t got no kryptonite to me, he’s f** all to me, little f****r. I’m gonna make him dance.
      “We’ll see how good he is. I’d like to get him in [Saudi Arabia] in February, make an example of him, and then give him a rematch and do it back at Wembley [Stadium].”
      Bob Arum has revealed Usyk vs Fury is close to being finalisedCredit: GETTY More

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      OnlyFans star Elle Brooke shows off her stunning ‘boxing body’ in sexy red lingerie and stocking outside

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      ONLYFANS star and one fight boxer Elle Brooke warmed up social media with a set of snaps in her red-hot lingerie.Brooke, 24, posed outside in an open field in her underwear as she enjoyed some sun after her recent photoshoot in the snow.
      Elle Brooke posed in public with a set of sexy red lingerie and stockingsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl7ArSNo2Xk/?hl=en
      OnlyFans star Elle Brooke showcased her “boxing body” in publicCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl7ArSNo2Xk/?hl=en
      Elle Brooke has competed once in the boxing ringCredit: https://www.instagram.com/thedumbledong/?hl=en
      The adult star left her 521,000 followers in awe as she shared the snaps showcasing her “boxing body” on Instagram and received over 33,000 likes.
      Brooke issued the following caption: “Built like a boxer.”
      The social media personality is 1-0 as a boxer after her win over Love Island foe AJ Bunker in July.
      Brooke was originally scheduled to fight OnlyFans rival Astrid Wett earlier this year, but her rival pulled out at the last minute with Bunker stepping in.
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      Wett then called out the Brit for a grudge match last month after she beat Keeley Colbran in her debut bout.
      Brooke is reportedly training with IBF bantamweight champion Ebanie Bridges.
      And Bridges revealed she has “one of the hardest punches” she has faced inside the ring.
      She previously said: “This is no word of a lie, she might be one of the hardest punches I’ve actually been in a ring with.”
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      She added: “I’m no word of a lie.
      “She fu– she hits so hard.”
      Elle Brooke previously braved the cold and posed in the snowCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
      Elle Brooke is training in the same gym as boxing star Ebanie BridgesCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
      Elle Brooke has shared a raft of steaming pics on social mediaCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong More