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      I made a bet with KSI for £9,000 I could beat him at rock paper scissors but what he did made me cry

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      YOUTUBE star KSI left a fan in tears after he bet £9,000 on a game of rock, paper, scissors.Jordan Macmillan challenged the millionaire boxer and rapper to a high-stakes game and won – but what KSI did next left the 22-year-old stunned.
      KSI sent £18,000 to Jordan Macmillan after losing a bet of rock, paper, scissors
      Jordan joked that if he won the game, the star would have to fork out £9,000 for his uni fees.
      And the student offered to give KSI – whose real name is Olajide William “JJ” Olatunji – £5 if he won instead.
      The pair agreed to play best out of three, and Jordan won on the first two games against the 28-year-old.
      Jordan spoke to The Sun about how he approached KSI, who has a net worth of £16million.
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      He said: “It started out as a joke between me and my friends.
      “I just said, ‘I’m gonna ask him to pay for my tuition if I beat him in rock, paper, scissors as it’ll be funny.’
      “I thought the worst that could happen is that he say no and we’d have a laugh about it. I never imagined he would actually agree.
      “I’m someone who takes everything seriously, except myself, so that helps me stay calm in those situations.
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      “He is such a nice guy and was really cool about it as well, which eased the nerves too.”
      Jordan said the social media star and his friends initially all laughed at the bet.
      He said: “JJ asked how long was left in my tuition. I told him two years, so £18,000.
      “Vikk suggested that he pay one year – £9,000 – which is what we agreed on in the end. So we played rock, paper, scissors and I won and just started laughing.
      “I was in shock. He then followed me on Instagram and got my details.
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      “We got pictures and had a chat; they were quite excited when I told them I study football coaching and management.
      “I later got a message from him saying, ‘Enjoy it brother,’ so I checked my account and he sent me £18,000 for both years.”
      Jordan was left speechless seeing such amount in his bank and was eager to let his family know that he will have on less stress about paying his student fees.
      He added: “I was absolutely shocked, I couldn’t believe it.
      “He’s such a nice guy so I had no doubt he’d send it but I was so shocked he sent it that quickly.
      He’s such a nice guy… I still can’t believe it. I’ll probably invite him to my graduation
      “It still hasn’t settled in yet. I’m not sure it ever will. I sent him a message after to thank him trying to keep my cool but I couldn’t.
      “I then phoned my family, tears everywhere.
      “I still can’t believe it, I’ll probably invite him to my graduation.”
      KSI is also famous for his boxing matches against fellow YouTube star Logan Paul.
      The two went head-to-head against each other in 2018 in a boxing exhibition which finished in a draw.
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      A year later, both of them turned professional to have a rematch, with KSI claiming the win.
      KSI aims at making a return to the fighting scene in late 2022 or early 2023.
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      Mike Tyson once punched Frank Warren in a hotel room and left him with bloodied eye over unpaid £2m jewellery bill

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      FRANK WARREN has revealed how a £2million jewellery bill led to Mike Tyson PUNCHING him.While helping the American get this career back on track with a pair of UK-based fights at the turn of the century, Warren came into very close contact with Tyson.
      Frank Warren was unimpressed by the ‘petulant’ Mike Tyson on his visit in June 2000Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Tyson developed a bad reputation for his actions outside of the ring
      The promoter encountered ‘The Baddest Man On The Planet’ at the height of his infamy, with an unpaid jewellery bill coming back to haunt the fighter.
      And Warren has opened up on the ‘pandemonium’ the ‘petulant’ Tyson caused when flooring him inside a Park Lane hotel.
      Speaking on Andy Coulson’s Crisis What Crisis Podcast, the 70-year-old recalled: “First time he came over, no problems, he was great.
      “And then he went into a jewellers and walked out with an invoice for, I can’t remember the exact amount, £1.5m, £2m something like that.”
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      He continued: “They never paid the bill and the jewellers, quite rightly, wanted to get paid and they kept ringing me.
      “And I was ringing the States. They’re telling me, ‘Don’t worry, we’re going to do another fight here let’s pay it out of that’.
      “When he came back the second time he was just awful. Beyond awful.
      “He was petulant, aggressive, totally different scenario.”
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      Warren continued: “The bill hadn’t been paid still and he’d gone into the jewellers – because there was a girl in there that he had met and he was basically showing off to her.
      “And to cut a long story short, he got p***ed about it.
      “I get a call. Someone tells me, ‘Mike’s not happy’.
      “I go up to the hotel. Next minute, you stand there talking and he’s taken a swing at me. He actually caught me. There’s a lot of commotion. I didn’t expect it.
      “It was a cheap shot. I got up and it’s pandemonium, madness in the room.
      “When I say it’s my fault, I should have known. I should have pulled out of that situation from the start.”
      Warren, who released his ‘Frank And Fearless’ book detailing his 40-years in the sport in December 2019, insists he exacted revenge on the ‘bully’ Tyson.
      Fortunately for the London-born promoter, the blow from one of boxing’s all-time hardest hitters left him with just a bloodied eye.
      He added: “I was fuming. The lawyer at Showtime wanted to call the police, I told them not to.
      “All the newspapers said my jaw was broken, ribs were broken, it was all b******s, nothing was broken. My eye had a burst blood vessel, that was it.
      “I made sure that he paid for what he did, hit him where it hurt.
      “And he went berserk after the fight, the police actually ran him out of town. After the fight he went straight to Gatwick and they left the country.”
      Warren had the last laugh, helping to set the New York bruiser up for a memorable defeat to Danny Williams four years later.
      He said: “Years later, they wanted to put a fight on against Kevin McBride, Irish guy, and they wanted to sell the rights to Sky.
      “I told them to put him against Danny Williams, an English guy, and I could do a better deal.
      “I said to [Danny], ‘For two or three rounds this will be World War Two. Get through it and you’ll knock him out’. And that’s what he did.”
      Tyson is currently in training for his second comeback fight – following his draw with fellow veteran Roy Jones Jr.
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      ‘He’s full of s***’ – Conor McGregor blasts Floyd Mayweather’s claims he earned $100m to ‘spar’ YouTuber Logan Paul

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      CONOR McGREGOR blasted that Floyd Mayweather was “full of s***” after claiming he made $100million to “spar” Logan Paul. Mayweather made the boast both before and after going the eight-round distance with YouTuber Paul in their June 2021 exhibition.
      Floyd Mayweather beat Conor McGregor in 2017Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      And the boxing legend also said he will be making up to $20m (£18m) for his latest spectacle bout, over the weekend in Japan.
      But McGregor doubted Mayweather’s maths and jibed not since their 2017 fight has the American seen such a payday.
      In a now-deleted tweet, he wrote: “He also said he made 100m to spar the Logan guy yet never made the Forbes list top 100.
      “He hasn’t cleared 20 million in 1 full year since 2017. When we fought the last time. Otherwise he’d have been on the list.
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      “He hasn’t made the list since 2017. In other words he’s full of s***.”
      Mayweather and Paul sold over 1million pay-per-views for their bout, priced at $50, meaning $50m (£45m) was generated at the box office.
      And the 50-0 icon also claimed he made $30m (£27m) in sponsorships on his trunks alone, although his overall purse was never confirmed.
      Mayweather is said to have made almost $300m (£270m) the night he beat McGregor, 34, in ten rounds.
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      It also signalled the end of his career as a professional fighter but the Hall of Famer has boxed in three exhibitions since.
      He beat featherweight kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa, 24, in 2018, faced Paul last year and then dominated ex-sparring partner Don Moore in May.
      Mayweather returns against MMA star Mikuru Asakaura, 30, and is in talks with YouTuber Deji, 25, for a November exhibition in Dubai.
      He then wants to rematch McGregor in 2023 at the 70,000-seat Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas and for no less than $100m (£90m).
      Mayweather told TMZ Sports: “Hopefully me and Conor McGregor can lock up in 2023 in a real fight.
      “If the price is right, of course, they already talked to me about the number that I’m going to receive, and of course, it’s nine figures.
      “You know we gotta start at least $100 million for Floyd Mayweather. I’m always the A-side. My philosophy is ‘never stop getting it.’
      “But if I’m not taking any bodily harm or if I’m not taking any abuse, then I can go out there, have fun and entertain the people.”
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      Tyson Fury told Dillian Whyte ‘You’re hurt aren’t ya?’ after catching him with brutal left hook in their Wembley fight

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      BACK in April, Tyson Fury defeated Dillian Whyte with a stinging right uppercut at their Wembley Stadium showdown, but it was a brutal left hook that also left The Body Snatcher wounded. The Gypsy King revealed he spoke to Whyte in the ring after landing the bruising shot to his midriff.
      Fury kept Whyte at bay throughout the fight by utilising his jabCredit: PA

      Fury found success throughout the fight with his left hook, before finishing things off with a devastating right uppercut.
      And Fury revealed he had trained his check hook pre-fight in order to keep Whyte at bay, and recalled one blow in particular that caught The Body Snatcher right in the sweet spot.
      Fury said in his post-fight press conference on BT Sport: “We practised and practised and practised, long range punching, using the jab off the shoulder.
      “And I think everyone will agree with me here tonight, the shot that kept catching him was the check hook, I kept clopping him with that check hook.”
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      Fury then revealed he couldn’t help but whisper in Whyte’s ear after landing a particularly meaty left hook to his body.
      He continued: “The one thing that amazed me was I clipped the Body Snatcher with a left hook to the body and I went ‘You’re hurt Body Snatcher aren’t you?’ and he went ‘Yeah’.
      Victory in front of 94,000 fans at Wembley was a 32nd win of Fury’s career, and maintained his unbeaten record as a professional.
      In the build up to the fight Fury had revealed his intention to retire after the showdown, which he reiterated in the ring following the KO.
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      Although the 34-year-old did tease a blockbuster crossover dust-up with UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou.
      Meanwhile Fury’s wife, Paris, suggested he could return for an undisputed fight for the ages against Oleksandr Usyk.
      She told BT Sport: “I know in my heart I think the only reason Tyson would come back is for a unification fight.
      “And I think that would be the only reason Tyson would come back in the ring. Because he has nothing left to prove – to keep boxing on, there’s nothing there for him.”
      However, it appears that a blockbuster all-British fight is on the cards with Anthony Joshua awaiting confirmation for a December 3 bout. More

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      Deontay Wilder trains in gym as he prepares for boxing comeback against Robert Helenius after Tyson Fury defeat

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      DEONTAY WILDER has been following a gruelling training regime ahead of his return fight against Robert Helenius. The American faces his former sparring partner on October 15 in what will be his first bout since losing to Tyson Fury last year.
      Deontay Wilder training for his boxing returnCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The American faces Robert Helenius on October 15Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      Wilder, 36, held an open workout in Las Vegas with his coach Malik Scott and revealed just how intense his comeback camp has been.
      He said: “We’ve been doing 30 or 40 rounds nonstop. Only time I get water is during the break.
      “I’ve just been doing things like that to challenge myself, doing things that have never been done before, or that you don’t really do in boxing.
      “I wanted to see how my body adjusts to the long length of time without a break.
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      “When you can go a long time without taking a break, you’re in shape.”
      Wilder’s career was left in doubt following a brutal 11th-round knockout to Fury, 34, last October.
      But after a state of himself was put up in his home of Alabama, it inspired the ex-WBC champion to carry on fighting.
      And now Wilder feels rejuvenated as he gets set to begin his road back to the heavyweight throne.
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      He said: “It feels good. Even in my first reign, a lot of it was my way. But this right here is totally 100 per cent Deontay Wilder’s way.
      “I’m in a different position right now. And it just feels great to be in the position I’m in with no pressure.
      “I don’t need the business anymore. When I do it, I do it for my own personal reasons.
      “I’m doing it for the people and I’m doing it for some hardware, some titles.”
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      Billionaire Floyd Mayweather has his own money counter to help him during spending spree at Louis Vuitton

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER had someone help him count his money as he shopped at Louis Vuitton in Japan.The American is in Asia this week for his exhibition fight with Mikuru Asakura in Saitama.
      Floyd Mayweather paid in cashCredit: https://www.instagram.com/floydmayweather/
      Mayweather, 45, is in Japan for an exhibition bout this weekend
      While in Japan, Mayweather has gone out for a spot of shopping.
      The 45-year-old visited a Louis Vuitton store, and couldn’t resist making a purchase.
      Rather than pay by card, the 50-0 boxer produced wads of cash at the counter.
      As he counted out the correct sum of money, he also appeared to get a pal to double check.
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      Alongside a laughing emoji, one fan wrote: “He got somebody that just count his money after him to make sure it right.”
      Another fan replied: “If you go into a store an use large amounts of cash, in this day and age, you just straight showing off, man could most probably have just used Apple Pay, just a big flex for no reason really, everyone know he got money.”
      A third asked: “Why can’t he use a credit/ debit card like normal people?”
      While another joked: “He look confused.”
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      Some Twitter users did leap to Mayweather’s defence, however, with one writing: “No he’s in Japan using their currency and the guy is there to speak for him and make sure the amount is correct.”
      After his bout with Asakura, Mayweather has been linked with two more bouts.
      He is set to fight YouTuber Deji in November, despite not knowing who he is.
      Mayweather is then eyeing a 2023 rematch with Conor McGregor – although the Notorious wrote “not interested” on Instagram.
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      Tyson Fury’s hero cut man – who saved career in Wallin fight – was sent money by Gypsy King during Covid pandemic

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      TYSON FURY sent money to the hero cutman who saved his career during the Otto Wallin fight during the Coronavirus pandemic.Jorge Capetillo was thrust into the spotlight when Fury suffered a horrendous cut above his right eye back in September 2019.
      Tyson Fury suffered a horrendous cut against Otto Wallin that needed 47 stitches in afterwardsCredit: AP:Associated Press
      The Gypsy King has credited cutman Jorge Capetillo for saving his careerCredit: EPA
      From the third round onwards on the way to a unanimous points win, Fury’s eye gushed blood with the ringside doctor even consulted as to whether it was safe for the Gypsy King to carry on.
      But thanks to Capetillo’s work on the horror gash, Fury battled through to secure a hard-fought win – and then had to have 47 stitches.
      The coronavirus lockdown saw Capetillo’s Las Vegas gym close and the Mexican admitted to having “empty pockets”.
      But Fury stepped in to help the man who set him on the path to WBC glory by battering Deontay Wilder to win the belt.
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      He is a great man, so humble. He had the time to ask how I was doing with my family during this crisisJorge CapetilloTyson Fury’s cutman
      Speaking to Sky Sports, Capetillo, who describes the cut as “the worst I’ve ever seen”, said: “He is still very grateful.
      “When he knew we were locked down because of Covid-19 and my gym was closed, he texted me and said: ‘Is there anything I can do to help?’
      “He is still taking care of me. He sent me money.
      “I was supposed to be with Jessie Vargas in New York on March 14 (2020) but the fight was cancelled and I came home with empty pockets.
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      “I was scared, I didn’t know what to do.
      “He knew Jessie’s fight was cancelled. He asked about my family and what he could do.
      “He said: ‘I’ll sort out some money for your family so you can be good’. Such generosity for me and my family.
      “He is a great man, so humble. He had the time to ask how I was doing with my family during this crisis.”
      Capetillo went on to describe how once he “controlled the bleeding” against Wallin he told Fury that “everything will be good”.
      And so it proved as the Wythenshawe-born fighter won comfortably on points, 116–112, 117–111, and 118–110.

      Fury then went on to destroy Wilder in February that year to win the one heavyweight belt he never had before.
      Her further cemented his dominance over the Bronze Bomber with a win in their trilogy fight.
      Currently, Fury is in talks to sign an epic contract to fight Anthony Joshua – although the bout is yet to be confirmed. More

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      Joe Joyce vs Joseph Parker: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel and undercard for HUGE heavyweight clash

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      JOE JOYCE and Joseph Parker face off for their HUGE heavyweight clash in Manchester on Saturday night.The pair were set to battle in the summer but contract talks broke down.
      How the heavyweights compare for this weekend’s bout
      Joe Joyce is unbeaten in his 14 pro fights
      Parker has since signed with Boxxer and Sky Sports, while Joyce is still contracted to Frank Warren and Queensberry.
      But after putting promotional differences cast aside, Joyce and Parker signed on the dotted line.
      Parker hasn’t fought since a unanimous decision win over Derek Chisora last December, while Joyce stopped Christian Hammer last month.
      With both men after world title shots, the stakes don’t get much higher in the heavyweight division.

      When is Joyce vs Parker?

      Joe Joyce vs Joseph Parker takes place on Saturday, September 24.
      The clash will take place at the AO Arena in Manchester.
      Ring-walks for the main event can be expected to get underway from around 10.30pm UK time.

      Joseph Parker beat Derek Chisora on points last DecemberCredit: PA
      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Joyce vs Parker will be shown live on BT Sport Box Office in the UK.
      The price for the event is £19.95.
      You can live stream the clash from the BT Sport Box Office app, which is available for download onto your mobile and tablet device.
      And if you want to attend the fight itself at Manchester’s AO Arena, you can purchase tickets at Ticketmaster.

      Can I listen to Joyce vs Parker on radio?
      Yes you can. talkSPORT have the exclusive rights for the big fight.
      talkSPORT’s team will be made up by Fight Night presenters Adam Catterall and Gareth A Davies, commentator Andy Clarke, sports broadcaster Ade Oladipo and former bantamweight boxer Spencer Oliver.
      Coverage on the talkSPORT gets underway from 8pm.
      Who is on Joyce vs Parker undercard?
      Amanda Serrano aims to become the undisputed featherweight world champion when she takes on IBF champ Sarah Mahfoud in what could well steal the show.
      Serrano is coming in off her defeat up at lightweight by Katie Taylor in Madison Square Garden in April.

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      What has been said?
      Joyce said: “This fight has been a long time in the making.
      “Parker realised he had nowhere else to go and eventually had to take this fight. No 1 vs No 2.
      “The winner goes on to fight for the world title! It’s going to be a cracking fight and you will see why he tried so hard to avoid me!”
      Parker added: “On Saturday, September 24th, the fans in Manchester will see the very best of me. And Joe Joyce will see exactly why I will become the heavyweight champion of the world again with BOXXER.
      “I am working hard with my trainer Andy Lee, everything is going smoothly and I truly feel great.
      “I have waited patiently to get this fight on and let me tell you now, the Juggernaut’s journey ends right here. He has nowhere to run.” More