Boxing

Subterms

    More stories

    • 213 Shares159 Views

      in Boxing

      Watch KSI awkwardly laugh as he faces off with NOBODY after Dillon Danis’ no-show at press conference

      by

      KSI was left awkwardly laughing as he faced off with NOBODY after Dillon Danis no-showed their press conference. Danis was due to fly in from New York to help promote the January 14 DAZN pay-per-view bout.
      KSI was left awkwardly laughing as he faced off with nobody after Dillon Danis no-showedCredit: Twitter
      But after falling ill, the American elected to stay at home and instead focus on training ahead of what will be his boxing debut.
      After the press conference wrapped up, KSI posed for photos and pretended to square up to an imaginary opponent.
      The YouTube star let out a laugh when being faced with no opponent while using his imagination.
      Danis, 29, did not even attend the media commitment virtually and was slammed by KSI, 29.
      READ MORE IN BOXING
      He said: “In terms of Dillon Danis not being here, I think it’s quite disappointing, disrespectful to me and everyone here expecting him to show up.
      “It’s not something I haven’t seen before. I don’t know, maybe it’s my presence, maybe it’s just me in general, I’m so much of a scary guy.
      “But I can understand that — I’m very disciplined, very focused, and if you look at my resume, I don’t lose too many times.
      “I think for Dillon, that’s probably seeping in. Yeah, I know he’s undefeated himself, but I think looking me in the eyes — even when we saw each other in Texas — I could tell it was a facade.
      Most read in Boxing
      FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
      “He had to pretend that he’s bigger and stronger than he actually is, and it kind of shows not being here how little he really is, how small his mindset really is.
      “He says I’m not a real fighter but I’m here. I’m always ready.
      “And, as someone he says he is a real fighter, he has not made the plane trip to see me, and has not even made the Zoom call to see me, he’s terrified.
      “He’s petrified of me. It’s disappointing.”
      Danis is a 2-0 MMA fighter most commonly known as Conor McGregor’s training partner, but he has not competed in three years.
      Meanwhile, KSI had two comeback fights on the SAME NIGHT in August, beating rapper Swarmz, 26, and boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda, 23.
      And he returns for his sixth bout at Wembley Arena against Danis.
      KSI said: “I believe I’m all he thinks about and I’m in his nightmares — constantly terrorizing him, haunting him — and it’s making him slowly break down.
      Read More on The Sun
      “It’s making break down, thinking, ‘Maybe I’m in over my head. When I see KSI in t he ring January 14, am I really to get in there with him?’
      “Is he the guy that’s going to beat me, I don’t think so.”
      Dillon Danis pictured in training with Conor McGregorCredit: Social Media
      KSI ahead of his fight with Dillon DanisCredit: Getty More

    • 238 Shares169 Views

      in Boxing

      KSI confirms talks are officially underway for massive Jake Paul fight with venues being eyed for YouTube grudge match

      by

      KSI has confirmed talks to fight Jake Paul are officially underway. The pair of bitter YouTube rivals have feuded ever since both deciding to step foot in the ring.
      KSI has confirmed talks to fight Jake Paul are officially underwayCredit: Getty
      Jake Paul and KSI have long feuded each otherCredit: Rex
      But KSI revealed opposing camps are directly in discussions for a massive grudge match next year with venues currently being eyed.
      He told SunSport: “We’re working on negotiations.
      “I don’t want to say the venue but we’re looking at certain venues and yeah, we are talking. 
      “We’re talking now and it’s going to take about a year for the fight to happen.
      READ MORE IN BOXING
      “It’s going to take a while to happen but we’re making sure it actually happens.”
      KSI, 29, beat Paul’s brother Logan, 27, when the two turned professional for their 2019 rematch, having drawn a year before.
      The former opponents turned business partners after later launching hydration drink Prime.
      But there is no love lost for younger brother Jake, 25, who is out to settle the family score.
      Most read in Boxing
      FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
      The American is 6-0 himself, most recently beating UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, in the biggest win of his career.
      Paul has voiced lofty ambitions of winning boxing world titles and even beating Mexican legend Canelo Alvarez, 32.
      But for KSI, his sole aim is to take down his arch nemesis and claimed he will RETIRE once doing so.
      He said: “For me my main goal is Jake Paul and I don’t want to fight Jake Paul instantly because I know once I fight him and beat him then it’s done. 
      “I wouldn’t want to fight anymore because I wouldn’t have any more goals in boxing, I would have achieved what I strived for. ”
      The sworn enemies are primed to put their unbeaten records and reputations on the line in 2023 if they avoid losing in the interim.
      But KSI admitted he cannot bring himself to support Paul winning, even if it means missing out on the chance to break his streak.
      He said: “For me if Jake loses, I’ll fight the person that beats Jake. And then I’d leave it at that. 
      “That’s where I’m at. If Anderson Silva beat Jake, I’d be like, ‘OK, let me fight Anderson Silva.’ 
      Read More on The Sun
      “I think that’s the mindset. I just despise Jake so much that I could just never be in his corner.
      “If Jake does carry on winning, I guess you can say it just hypes up our fight in the end.” 
      Jake Paul and KSI are in talks to fight in 2023Credit: GETTY More

    • 238 Shares139 Views

      in Boxing

      I’m a Celebrity star Matt Hancock offered boxing fight by KSI’s promotion with ex-politician set to be sent contract

      by

      MATT HANCOCK has been offered a shock BOXING debut by YouTube star KSI. The social media sensation-turned prizefighter last year launched his own promotion called MisFits Boxing.
      Matt Hancock has been offered a shock boxing debutCredit: �2019 Pete Maclaine / i-Images
      KSI is a YouTube and crossover boxing starCredit: Getty
      It’s homes to a range of crossover stars, from the world of sports, reality TV and celebrity.
      KSI, 29, revealed even Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney, 37, personally reached out in a bid to organise a bout.
      And now former MP and I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! star Hancock will be given the chance to step in the ring too.
      KSI said: “Literally, with this space it could be anyone. It could literally be anyone.
      READ MORE IN boxing
      “Anyone who wants to fight can fight. That’s what MisFits is. I think it’s a space that’s always growing.”
      Promoter Kalle Sauerland joked: “Matt Hancock?”
      KSI replied: “Matt Hancock could, if he’s down.”
      Sauerland then followed up: “I was half joking with Matt Hancock, there will be a letter on the way though from MisFits.
      Most read in Boxing
      “Offer coming over this afternoon Mr Hancock.”
      KSI, 29, had his boxing comeback in August after three years out following his win over American Logan Paul, 27.
      He made up for lost time by beating TWO opponents in one night.
      KSI stopped rapper Swarmz, 26, and journeyman Mexican boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda, 23.
      He now returns against on January 14 against 2-0 MMA fighter Dillon Danis, 29, who is best known as Conor McGregor’s training partner.
      Meanwhile Hancock, 44, has stepped down as Conservative MP following his stint in ITV’s jungle, where he came in third place.
      Matt Hancock has stepped down as Conservative MPCredit: Getty More

    • 213 Shares99 Views

      in Boxing

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

      by

      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.”
      READ MORE IN BOXING
      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.
      Most read in Boxing
      FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
      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

    • 213 Shares159 Views

      in Boxing

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

      by

      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.
      READ MORE IN BOXING
      “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 👩‍🏫.”
      Most read in Boxing
      CASINO SPECIAL – BEST NEW CUSTOMER SIGN UP DEALS
      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

    • 238 Shares109 Views

      in Boxing

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

      by

      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.
      READ MORE IN BOXING
      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].
      Most read in Boxing
      CASINO SPECIAL – BEST NEW CUSTOMER SIGN UP DEALS
      “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

    • 238 Shares149 Views

      in Boxing

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

      by

      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.
      READ MORE IN BOXING
      “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.
      Most read in Boxing
      “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.
      Read More on The Sun
      “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

    • 250 Shares139 Views

      in Boxing

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

      by

      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.”
      READ MORE IN BOXING
      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.”
      Most read in Boxing
      FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
      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