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      I’m a ring girl but don’t mind getting punched in the face, says Carla Jade after her Misfits boxing debut

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      BEAUTIFUL Carla Jade is used to turning heads as a ring girl.Now she has fans sitting up and paying attention to her boxing skills.
      Beautiful Carla Jade is now turning heads as a boxerCredit: Instagram @carla_jjade
      Jade has starred as a ring girl at Misfit Boxing and Bare Knuckle Championship eventsCredit: Instagram @carla_jjade
      Jade celebrates victory over Tash Kiran of Ibiza Weekender fameCredit: Instagram @misfitsboxing
      The glam 33-year-old is a regular on the circuit, often showing off her enviable figure at a Misfits Boxing and Bare Knuckle Championship events.
      While she also runs her own stable of promo models with her own agency ‘Finesse Ring Girls.’
      Last month, Carla made her long-awaited Misfits Boxing debut – defeating Tasha Kiran of Ibiza Weekender fame on points in a bruising battle.
      It was the culmination of patience and hard work that allowed her to enter a world where cattiness scores your brownie points, foes and potentially huge pay day.
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      Speaking to SunSport, Carla revealed why she wanted to get involved with Misfits.
      “I have always been an active person and I like the gym,” the fierce brunette said.
      “I used to do some pad punching. I always wanted to fight, but I knew I didn’t have the time to commit myself to it or the skill to try it professionally.
      “So when the YouTube stuff started picking up and people were getting really well paid for it, I thought I should dedicate some serious time to it.
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      “Being a ring girl, I obviously fall into the category. It was my calling – I just had to do it.”
      Carla was approached to fight against Tash Weekender at the eleventh hour as a replacement.
      She had three weeks to get herself into shape, and didn’t hesitate when Misfits Boxing co-founder Mams Taylor gave her a call.
      Carla said: “Mams got in touch and asked if I want to take a fight, and I said ‘yeah, sure!’ I didn’t even know who I was up against. I was just so eager to get in the ring.”
      A tough training camp then began. She continued: “You think you know what it’s all about and then you start properly training and realise how hard it is.
      “I had three weeks to get ready before I had to fight. At that point I had stopped boxing completely.
      “I was running my agency, and I wasn’t ready. I didn’t even have a gym membership!”
      “I sparred at Shootfighters gym in London, but had to cram in so much. I absolutely loved it though.”
      Honest Carla admitted there was some trepidation when it came to her preparations.
      “The first time I ever had any fear for what I was about to do was when I drove to my first sparring session,” she confessed.
      Glam Jade is now working hard in the gym to perfect her boxing skillsCredit: Instagram @carla_jjade
      Although stunner Carla admitted she had some fear when it came to getting punched in the faceCredit: Instagram @carla_jjade
      Sparring sessions are fun for CarlaCredit: Instagram @carla_jjade
      Carla shows off her ripped figure after training hard for her first boutCredit: Instagram @misfitsboxing
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      “I didn’t know what sparring was and where I train is like a proper gym. For about 20 seconds I started to think, ‘I am driving somewhere to get my face punched in. Do I want to do this?”
      Carla came to the peace with the idea when she realised getting hit in a sparring session made her feel more savage.
      “I remember I got hit hard once and thought that wasn’t very nice, but it sort of egged me on a bit.
      “From that point, I knew I didn’t mind getting punched in the face.”
      As was proven by the latest Misfits Boxing card, with KSI and Tommy Fury going head-to-head, influencer fights are to be taken seriously and they are big business.
      For that reason, the events need to be a spectacle, which Carla believes the Misfits Boxing organisation understands and is proving to excel in.
      “For me it is about being able to put on a great production,” she said.
      “We’ve had leagues like this before, but not at the same level. Being able to provide the fighters with such a massive platform, great experience, treat them like actual professionals, and pay us well – it’s really amazing what Misfits Boxing is doing.
      “I know it gets a lot of stick from other people, and some people don’t like it but eight of 10 of the fighters you see at these events really take it seriously.
      “There are some that may be there for the pay cheque, but everyone I’ve seen just loves it.
      Carla, posing with Eddie Hearn and fellow ring girl Layla Shellby, runs her own promo agency called Finesse Ring GirlsCredit: Instagram @carla_jjade
      Carla believes Misfits Boxing should be taken seriouslyCredit: Instagram @carla_jjade
      Carla shows off her amazing bikini bodyCredit: Instagram @carla_jjade
      “Even when some of the girls get beaten, they’re back and they want to defend their reputation.
      “I think it’s there to be respected and people should give it some credit.”
      Carla is new to the Misfits Boxing world, and although there are naysayers who will complain that she is only in the position because she’s a ring girl, she hopes to silence those doubters.
      She has also had plenty of offers for fights already.
      She said: “I’m putting in the work like everyone else to get into that position. It’s really hard.
      “It’s funny because I know I am not that well known. But as soon as I won my last fight all these random girls started offering me out.
      “The best one was I had one girl wait outside my hotel room, screaming she wanted to fight me.
      “I didn’t think it would be that easy to get another opponent or this fun!”
      The bitchiness that exists in the women’s game at Misfits Boxing begins on social media, where rivals bash each other, and escalates into full blown rows at press conferences and more.
      “It’s sort of like TV. In the normal world, if someone barges me in a shop I’m not going to start on them!” Carla joked.
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      The bitchiness that exists within the Misfits Boxing world is a part and parcel of the women’s gameCredit: Instagram @misfitsboxing
      Carla steps up her training and wants to prove she is an able boxerCredit: Instagram @carla_jjade
      Although she’s just starting out, Carla sees a big future for her in Misfits BoxingCredit: Instagram @carla_jjade
      Carla can’t wait for her next fightCredit: Instagram @carla_jjade
      “But in this world everyone is ripping me. I’m like, ‘why are you so aggressive towards me? What’s that all about?’
      “It takes a lot to irritate me, but at the same time I do enjoy it. So, if I am allowed to gob off, and get paid to do it let’s go!” More

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      Francis Ngannou shows off gruelling last week of camp as Mike Tyson-trained UFC star prepares for huge Tyson Fury clash

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      FRANCIS NGANNOU shared clips of his final week of training as he prepares to take on Tyson Fury.Former UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou, 37, will face Fury, 35, in the boxing ring in Saudi Arabia on October 28.
      Francis Ngannou is getting in shape for his fight with Tyson FuryCredit: Instagram
      He performed a host of exercises in the gymCredit: Instagram / @francisngannou
      Ngannou shared clips of him doing some weight trainingCredit: Instagram / @francisngannou
      He looks in superb shape ahead of the crossover boutCredit: Instagram / @francisngannou
      It means his final preparations are taking place this week as he prepares to try and shock the world against the WBC king.
      In the footage of Ngannou’s camp, he could be seen working out with weights as he said: “Final week of camp starts now.”
      The MMA star was also skipping and performing some pull-ups in the gym.
      Ngannou, who is being trained by boxing legend Mike Tyson, also squeezed in some cardio on the rowing and running machines.
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      And he finished the clips by adding the short caption: “See you guys soon.”
      When speaking about Tyson helping him out in camp, Ngannou told The Mail: “Having Mike Tyson present just makes you realise what is happening.
      “You know that you have a fight and obviously you are serious about it but it seems like there is something missing.
      “You’re like ‘Ok I have a fight but what else do I need’. Then you have Mike Tyson and he’s basically like the biggest boxing figure.
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      Ngannou also did some skipping in the gymCredit: Instagram / @francisngannou
      The ex-UFC heavyweight champion performed some pull-upsCredit: Instagram / @francisngannou
      He also did some cardio on the rowing machineCredit: Instagram / @francisngannou
      Mike Tyson is helping to train Ngannou for the Fury fightCredit: AFP
      “It makes me think ‘Oh man, this is serious, very very serious. It doesn’t get more serious than this’.
      “That alone brings you a lot of motivation. Even when you’re tired, even when you’re done for the day, I’m like ‘Man one more. I want to do one more’.
      “I’m like ‘I just want to be like that man’. So all that stuff, has helped me mentally already.
      “Then of course, there is the technical aspect that he is bringing too.
      “We all know how technical Mike Tyson was so obviously having his tips and hearing from him is very helpful for me.
      “I won’t have his boxing style but I can definitely learn a lot from him.”
      Meanwhile, fight fans were left furious earlier this week after learning the pay-per-view price for Fury vs Ngannou.
      Tyson Fury, left, takes on Ngannou in Saudi Arabia on October 28Credit: Reuters More

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      Misfits star Deen the Great ‘broke his hand on Walid Shark’s FACE’ and shares moment he dislocated shoulder during fight

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      MISFITS BOXING star Deen the Great boasted of beating rival Walid Sharks with a broken hand and dislocated shoulder. Deen – real name Nurideen Shahid Shabazz – won their initial thriller last year by knockout.
      Walid Sharks, left, was beaten by rival Deen the GreatCredit: PA
      So it set up a blockbuster rematch on the undercard of KSI’s eventual loss to Tommy Fury in Manchester.
      Deen got off to a quick start by dropping Walid – real name Walid Muhsein – and racing to an early lead.
      But disaster almost struck in round three after the American missed with a wild one-two combination.
      Tellingly, Deen quickly switched to the southpaw stance and only threw with his lead right hand.
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      Recounting the incident, he posted on X, formerly Twitter: “When my shoulder dislocated midfight! Switched southpaw.”
      Deen went onto recover but had to survive a late fifth and final round onslaught by Walid.
      The Misfits lightweight champion subsequently revealed he also suffered a broken right hand as he shared an X-ray photo.
      Deen said: “Broke my hand on his face lol… be back soon ya’ll.”
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      The YouTuber- hailed as the best boxer on the Misfits roster – has lofty ambitions of facing boxing stars Ryan Garcia and Gervonta Davis.
      Deen said: “Gervonta Davis, if you wanna scrap, if you wanna run it, let’s get it.
      “Let’s make this bread because ain’t nobody else in the influencer scene can f*** with me.
      “Or if Ryan wanna run it. Ryan Garcia, anybody can get it.”
      Deen The Great showed off his broken handCredit: Twitter @DeenTheGreat
      Deen the Great celebrates his Misfits title winCredit: PA More

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      DAZN chief calls for KSI vs Tommy Fury fight result to be overturned and demands rematch after ‘robbery’

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      KSI has been backed in his quest to have his loss to Tommy Fury overturned and a rematch called. The YouTube, music and crossover boxing star was controversially beaten on points after six scrappy rounds with Fury.
      Tommy Fury controversially beat KSI on pointsCredit: Getty
      KSI fumed after the result was read out and revealed plans to APPEAL his first ever defeat.
      Even DAZN CEO Joe Markowski was in agreement and doubled down on his view online.
      He posted on X, formerly Twitter: “Stand by this. @KSI was robbed. Appeal and rematch please.”
      Markowski still has much to smile about after the Misfits Boxing event reportedly sold 1.3MILLION pay-per-views, according to Happy Punch.
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      But much of the paying public would have been left underwhelmed by the bout, which was filled with ugly clinching and grabbing.
      Fury, 24, was even docked a point in round two for punches to the back of the head during one of many tie ups between the two.
      So it raised eyebrows when he was awarded a majority-decision win after two judges scored it 56-57 in his favour and another 57-57 a draw.
      But it was later revealed official Rafael James had actually sided 56-57 for Fury, with his win since being changed to a unanimous-decision.
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      KSI, 30, was left raging after the loss and said: “That is a robbery. How many jabs did you land?
      “Look at your face, look at your eyes. I’m the YouTuber, you are the boxer so you have to win?
      “He is the man who is one who is supposed to be the pro boxer. He hit me on the back of the head over and over. It is outrageous.
      “I want to appeal. I need to see it again. I felt like I won that.”
      Tommy Fury raises his hand in victoryCredit: PA More

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      KSI vs Tommy Fury PPV buys ‘revealed’ with blockbuster bout raking in over £25MILLION

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      KSI and Tommy Fury’s blockbuster bout looks to have been a pay-per-view success with millions of pounds generated. The celebrity boxing pair sold out Manchester’s AO Arena and put bragging rights, reputations and unbeaten records on the line.
      Tommy Fury beat KSI on points as fans splashed the cash to catch a glimpseCredit: Getty
      And it was Fury who ultimately walked away with a controversial points win, handing KSI a first ever loss.
      The action itself proved to be few and far between leaving the paying public underwhelmed.
      But still the DAZN PPV event sold a stunning 1.3MILLION box office buys, according to Happy Punch.
      Priced at £19.99 in the UK, it means just over £25MILLION was made in PPV receipts alone.
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      Promoters predicted it would actually surpass the British record PPV – believed to be 1.8m when Anthony Joshua beat Joseph Parker in 2018.
      Joshua’s last two losses – both to Oleksandr Usyk – reportedly sold 1.2m PPVs each.
      KSI, 30, is understood to have walked away with around £10m for the fight, with Fury, 24, making under half that.
      But he plans to APPEAL the loss having believed he did enough to win the scrappy six-rounder.
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      Fury was docked a point in round two for punches to the back of the head but was handed a majority-decision on the night.
      But it was later overturned to a unanimous result after it was revealed one judge totted up his total of 57-57 wrong and instead scored in 56-57.
      After defeat, KSI raged: “That is a robbery. How many jabs did you land?
      “Look at your face, look at your eyes. I’m the YouTuber, you are the boxer so you have to win? 
      “He is the man who is one who is supposed to be the pro boxer. He hit me on the back of the head over and over. It is outrageous. 
      “I want to appeal. I need to see it again. I felt like I won that.”
      Tommy Fury raises his hand in victory but KSI reckons it was undeservedCredit: Getty More

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      KSI’s coach overheard telling YouTuber to use dark arts against Tommy Fury that fans hated

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      KSI’S coach was heard urging the YouTube star to deliberately clinch Tommy Fury to force a point to be taken off. The celebrity boxing pair sold out Manchester’s AO Arena for their blockbuster Battle of Britain.
      KSI and Tommy Fury clinched throughout their scrappy showdownCredit: Alamy
      And it was Fury who controversially walked away with a majority-decision win, which was later overturned to a unanimous.
      It raised eyebrows after the 2019 Love Islander was docked a point in round two for punches to the back of the head.
      The scrappy six-rounder was filled with ugly clinching and grabbing – a tactic actually encouraged by KSI’s head trainer Alexis Demetriades.
      Cameras captured the moment Demetriades told KSI, 30, to get up close with Fury, 24, and force his opponent into another penalty.
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      He said: “You’re up on all the rounds and he’s got a point off.
      “Stay in the clinch with him and make him, he’s gonna hit you in the back of the head again and it will be another point off.”
      The clip was shared by KSI’s rival Jake Paul and garnered a negative response from fans.
      One said: “So KSI intentionally wanted to get hit at the back of the head.”
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      Another added: “His coaches really lost him that fight.”
      After the dull affair, two judges scored the fight 57-56 in favour Fury while another totted up his total to 57-57 even. 
      But upon the release of the official scorecards, it was revealed official Rafael James had actually sided 56-57.
      The result has since been changed to a unanimous-decision win for Fury, which will only anger KSI after he revealed plans to APPEAL the loss.
      He raged: “That is a robbery. How many jabs did you land?
      “Look at your face, look at your eyes. I’m the YouTuber, you are the boxer so you have to win? 
      “He is the man who is one who is supposed to be the pro boxer. He hit me on the back of the head over and over. It is outrageous. 
      “I want to appeal. I need to see it again. I felt like I won that.”
      Tommy Fury walked away with the points winCredit: Reuters More

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      Elle Brooke risks Instagram punishment as she goes braless in see-through outfit for very daring post

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      ELLE BROOKE risked an Instagram punishment with her latest daring post.The 25-year-old has built a huge following on social media.
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      Elle Brooke poses in front of a pink backgroundCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
      Elle delighted fans with her latest postCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
      The influencer wore a daring see-through outfitCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
      Elle smiled in front of a Paul Smith backgroundCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
      Elle regularly delights her hordes of fans with her Insta snaps.
      She now has over 800,000 followers on the platform.
      But her latest post may be sailing slightly close to Instagram’s guidelines, not that her fans care.
      For her snaps, Elle posed in front of a pink Paul Smith background.
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      She wore a glamorous see-through outfit for her series of snaps.
      The influencer boxer captioned her post: “Yes… it’s bubblegum pink.”
      Her snaps received over 15,000 likes overnight – as well as plenty of gushing comments.
      One fan wrote: “You are so Beautiful.”
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      While a second gushed: “You’re so gorgeous.”
      A third swooned: “Always stunning!”
      Elle wasn’t in action on Saturday night’s Prime Card in Manchester.
      But she did turn up to a pre-fight event on Wednesday.
      During the event, she let Dillon Danis put her in a chokehold.
      After momentarily appearing to pass out, she got back to her feet, gushing: “Oh my God, that is so much better than drugs.”
      While her Misfits rivals were in action over the weekend, Elle was delighting fans with her social media posts.
      She posed in red lingerie in bedroom shots for one, and wore yellow for another.
      Inside Elle’s glamorous life as influencer, boxer and OnlyFans star…,
      Elle has over 800,000 Instagram followersCredit: https://www.instagram.com/thedumbledong/
      She is also a big OnlyFans starCredit: Instagram @thedumbledong
      Elle has become an even bigger star in the boxing roomCredit: Rex
      Elle has a 3-1 record in the boxing ringCredit: PA
      Elle supports Manchester City in the Premier LeagueCredit: Instagram / @thedumbledong
      Elle’s posts regularly receive thousands of likesCredit: Instagram / @thedumbledong
      Elle shot to stardom with her TikTok postsCredit: Instagram / @thedumbledong
      Elle lost to Jully Poca last time out in the boxing ringCredit: Rex More

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      Jose Mourinho set to LEAVE Roma at end of season with very familiar face in frame to replace him

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      JOSE MOURINHO will leave Roma at the end of the season, according to reports.The former Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham boss, 60, has endured a poor start to his third season at the helm of the Italian side.
      Jose Mourinho looks set to leave Roma at the end of the seasonCredit: Rex
      Antonio Conte has made it clear he would like to join RomaCredit: PA
      Roma sit 10th in the Serie A table after just three wins from their opening eight games.
      Mourinho’s three-year deal with the club expires at the end of the campaign.
      And journalist Gianluca Di Marzio has claimed an extension “won’t happen”.
      He went on to add: “There are no negotiations ongoing, there have never been. So they’ll part company at the end of the deal in June.”
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      Another European move or a switch to Saudi Arabia are both options available to Mourinho – who was heavily linked with the Middle East during the summer.
      Meanwhile, Roma will be searching for the Special One’s replacement.
      And one man who has already stated his interest in the club is Antonio Conte.
      Mourinho and Conte have a long-standing rivalry having traded verbals in the past.
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      Conte, 54, has been out of work since being sacked by Tottenham last season.
      He has declined moves to Saudi Arabia as he waits for the right vacancy.
      And he recently named Roma and Napoli as sides he would be keen to join – while he also hinted at a return to Juventus.
      He said: “I’ve rejected a huge proposal from Saudi — I decided to say no.
      “I regretted leaving Juventus after just three years.
      “I’d like to try an experience in Roma or Napoli one day, but I usually prefer to join at the end of the season.” More