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      ‘The head of the Fury family is here…’ – John Fury joins Twitter as Tyson sends hilarious warning to Elon Musk

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      JOHN FURY has thrilled his legion of fans by joining Twitter.For the past two years, Fury – the father of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson and fellow boxer Tommy – has left his Instagram followers in stitches with his hilarious call-out videos of Jake Paul and Eddie Hearn.
      John Fury has officially joined TwitterCredit: TWITTER@GYPSYJOHNFURY_
      And he’s wasted no time in replicating his Instagram antics, calling out Jake PaulCredit: TWITTER@GYPSYJOHNFURY_
      But he’s set to take his no-holds-barred and X-rated rants to Twitter after creating an account on the social platform on Wednesday.
      In his first tweet, John said: “The Head of The Fury Family is here! How’s it going @Twitter?
      Fight fans were quick to comment, with one saying: “Finally!! Welcome, The real Big John!!!”
      Another said: “When you thought Twitter couldn’t get better.”
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      One fan wrote: “This is gonna be legendary.”
      Another added: “The legend has entered the building.”
      While a final fan chimed in: “All good John, keep ’em all under control on here, gets chaotic at times.”
      Son Tyson quickly revealed John had made a Twitter account due to the “public demand” for him to be on the platform.
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      The Gypsy King tweeted: “Due to public demand, allow me to welcome my Dad officially onto Twitter: @GypsyJohnFury_.
      “@elonmusk are you ready!?”
      John has wasted no time in using the app, firing out several tweets in the space of a few hours.
      One included a picture of himself and Mike Tyson, who he named Tyson after.
      And in another, he tweeted a video of himself demanding Paul honour his all-or-nothing bet with son Tommy – who beat him in their Saudi showdown last weekend.
      He said: “Jake Paul, the moment of truth. Again I say it. You lost the fight, we had a deal in front of millions of people worldwide.
      “I expect you to honour that deal. You owe us some money. Don’t come at me with contracts and all that bullc**p.
      “I’m a gypsy, I can’t read or write properly – I don’t understand that. We were over there to do a job, we did it.
      “And I’m sure you’ll be a great guy and honour what you’ve done.”
      Tommy Fury beat Jake Paul via split decision in their Saudi showdownCredit: GETTY
      Tommy defeated Problem Child Paul via split decision in their Diriyah dust-up, but dad John is open to a rematch.
      He told Fight Hub TV: “Well, listen, Jake Paul put up a good fight.
      “It was a good fight for the fans. It was a good clash in the desert. Let’s hope there are more big fights in Saudi.
      “Jake Paul plays his part. He was under a lot of pressure, Tommy.
      “They were calling him out for two years, saying he was no good. But what heart the kid showed under duress and pressure.
      “Yeah, because Jake Paul is very good, Jake Paul is a strong kid. He comes from awkward angles.
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      “I told Tommy, ‘Listen, it may turn into a dogfight. We’re prepared for it.
      “Jake Paul played his part. Let’s do it again in Saudi Arabia.” More

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      OnlyFans star and boxer Astrid Wett reveals she has not seen her mum since blazing row over her having sex

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      ONLYFANS star and boxer Astrid Wett has opened up about her personal life ahead of her next fight this weekend.The 22-year-old Chelsea megafan is in action at the Misfits event in Telford this Saturday.
      Astrid Wett has opened up about her personal lifeCredit: Instagram / @wettastrid
      The 22-year-old is fighting this weekendCredit: Instagram / @wettastrid
      Astrid is a Chelsea megafanCredit: Instagram / @wettastrid
      Astrid will be taking on Love Island star AJ Bunker within KSI’s promotion.
      And ahead of the bout, she appeared on LowIQ podcast to reveal more about herself.
      While opening up about her upbringing, she claimed to have grown up in a “tense household”.
      Astrid said: “My older sister left and my mum went crazy, I don’t really know what happened.
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      “I was in college and my mum had found out I was having sex with my boyfriend.
      “So at this point I was 16 going on 17. She found out and she went mental.
      “She said ‘you’re never seeing him again, you’re never leaving this house again. I can’t believe you’re having sex with men’. At this point she’d already, basically, ruined my life.
      “She rang my college and said ‘she’s not coming back to college.’ She’d rung the salon I was working in and said ‘she’s not working for you anymore’.”
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      Astrid is fighting as part of KSI’s promotionCredit: Instagram / @wettastrid
      She has plenty of followers on social mediaCredit: Instagram @wettastrid
      As things deteriorated at home, Astrid decided that she had to leave for the sake of her own mental health.
      Astrid went on: “She literally locked me in my room. I remember the only thing I had in my bedroom was a little watch to tell the time because she took every electronic item.
      “She just went absolutely mental. Every hour she would come up and just scream in my face. It just got to a point where I was like, f*** it, I’m leaving.
      “I literally picked up my little watch, my passport. Didn’t have a phone, didn’t have a bank account, ran out the house into the pouring rain. Just ran away. That was the last time I saw her.”
      Astrid also revealed that she has footballers messaging her online.
      She said: “There’s a few blue ticks in my DMs, yeah.”
      Astrid then added: “Some of them are footballers.”
      Astrid is gutted at Chelsea’s current plightCredit: Instagram / @wettastrid
      She fought Keeley Colbran last time outCredit: Getty More

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      Tommy Fury to enter WBC rankings after defeating Jake Paul as fans ask ‘how does that happen after beating a YouTuber?’

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      TOMMY FURY’s victory over Jake Paul has bagged him a spot in the World Boxing Council’s cruiserweight rankings – much to the shock of boxing fans.The Love Island hunk settled his two-year-long feud with the YouTuber in a heated Saudi showdown last weekend.
      Tommy Fury settled his feud with Jake Paul in their Saudi showdownCredit: GETTY
      The reality TV star registered a split-decision victory over the YouTuberCredit: GETTY
      Fury’s victory over Paul has earned him a spot in the WBC cruiserweight rankingsCredit: Getty
      Fury, 23, silenced The Problem Child with a split-decision victory in the Diriyah dust-up and earned himself a spot in the prestigious WBC rankings.
      In a fight recap video, the Mexican governing body said: “‘With this win, Fury will be ranked in the World Boxing Council’s cruiserweight division, improving his record to 9-0, with 4 knockouts.”
      Boxing purists were left aghast at the confirmation of Fury’s spot in the rankings, with one asking: “Well that’s a bit much, isn’t it?
      Another said: “Giving either Jake Paul or Tommy Fury a WBC ranking is like giving a champions league spot to the winner of Soccer Aid.”
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      One asked: “How do you go into a ranking for beating a YouTuber?
      “If I beat my dog at darts can I get into the Premier League of Darts? And this is why boxing is dead.”
      Another chimed in: “Oh dear comes to mind!!”
      Fury, the younger brother of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson, was delighted to put the Paul saga of his career behind him.
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      He said: “For the past two and a half years this is all that consumed my life.
      “Broken rib, denied access and everyone thought I was running scared.
      “Tonight I made my own legacy. I am Tommy Fury.
      “I want to dedicate this fight to my new baby girl Bambi at home and my Mrs. I love you and I can’t wait to see you.
      “This fight was for you. This belt is for you Bambi I love you.
      “I had a dream and a vision I would win this fight. No one believed me. Now I can stand up and everyone can take note.
      “It’s my first main event at 23 years old. I had a world of pressure on me and I came through.
      Tommy Fury was overcome with a wave of emotion after beating Jake PaulCredit: AFP
      “This to me is a world title fight. This was my dream and this was my destiny.
      “This was my fate. I want to thank Saudi Arabia for having me.
      “I love you all for having me and for turning out. You guys we did it. We did it.”
      Fury, however, is more than willing to give Paul a rematch to put a more definitive ending.
      When pressed about a second dance with The Problem Child, he said: “100 per cent this is my first main event.
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      “I’m only going to [be] stronger. I’m only going to bigger and better.
      “There were a lot of nerves coming into it and I override that. If he wants a rematch, bring that.” More

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      Fans left convinced Tommy Fury WAS knocked down by Jake Paul and did not slip as new footage emerges

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      FANS are convinced Tommy Fury was knocked down by Jake Paul and didn’t slip.New footage of the eighth-round flashpoint in their Sunday showdown was posted online.
      Jake Paul caught Tommy Fury with a big left handCredit: BT Sport
      Moments later Fury’s left foot slipped on the canvasCredit: BT Sport
      He could not prevent the fall in the final roundCredit: BT Sport
      Fury put his hand down insisting it was a slipCredit: BT Sport
      Fury was docked a point for the tumbleCredit: BT Sport

      The angle of the BT Sport camera shows the big left hand from Paul that caught Fury on the chin.
      TNT buckled and hit the deck but was able to break his fall and immediately spring back up, claiming it was purely a slip as his left foot skidded on the canvas.
      But social media users were largely on Paul’s side and think it was a legitimate knockdown – as scored by the referee.
      One said: “This shouldn’t even be a debate, the punch causes him to fall over. Yes his balance may have been off, but the punch leads to that reaction. It’s a flash knockdown, definitely not a slip.”
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      Another wrote: “Even his old man said it was a knockdown… yeah he slipped but the punch caught him at the same time, wasn’t hurt at all but still a knockdown just unlucky he slipped at the same time.”
      A third added: “He got hit. He fell over. Case closed.”
      And a final user simply commented: “100 per cent knockdown.”
      However, a few did argue it was just a slip and Fury should not have been docked a point.
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      The Love Island star, 23, can be seen complaining to his corner as the referee does the countdown, insisting it was not a fair knockdown.
      Speaking after his split-decision win, Fury said: “Jake was a true warrior. He was a better man than I expected.
      “It was not a knockdown, it was a slip.
      “He took good shots and he was much better than I thought he was.
      “If he wants a rematch he can have it. I want to see my baby girl and my missus and spend some time at home”
      Fury came out on top with a split-decision victoryCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      OnlyFans star and boxer Astrid Wett reveals footballers slide into DMs and would ‘love to go there’ with Chelsea star

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      ONLYFANS star and boxer Astrid Wett has revealed she has footballers messaging her online.The social media sensation-turned-boxer, 22, is fighting at the Misfits event on March 4 in Telford.
      OnlyFans star and boxer Astrid Wett is a huge Chelsea fanCredit: Instagram / @wettastrid
      The 22-year-old revealed she has been messaged online by football starsCredit: Instagram / @wettastrid
      Astrid has over 363,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @wettastrid
      Astrid beat Keeley Colbran by TKO last October after her TikToker rival did not come out of her corner for the second round.
      She recently opened up on being awkwardly pied by KSI ahead of the fight on the LowIQPod.
      And Astrid also revealed on the podcast that she has been messaged by football stars on social media.
      When asked if famous people ever message her, Chelsea fan Astrid said: “There’s a few blue ticks in my DMs, yeah.”
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      She added: “Some of them are footballers.”
      Astrid revealed she “would love to go there” with Chelsea ace Mason Mount but insisted she “wouldn’t do it” as it would jeopardise her career, and admitted it “would never happen” anyway.
      When asked, Astrid denied that she had “been there” with any Chelsea stars, and when quizzed on if she was interested in Mount she said: “He’s a beautiful boy, very talented, would love to go there.
      “But, my problem is, it would never happen, but if I slept with one of these people I would forever be known as ‘the OnlyFans model who slept with Mason Mount.’
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      “I wouldn’t be known as Astrid Wett. I want to be known for me.”
      She went on to insist: “I just wouldn’t do it.”
      Astrid returns to the boxing ring on Saturday to take on Love Island star AJ Bunker as part KSI’s Misfits 005 event.
      Astrid admitted she “would love to go there” with Chelsea ace Mason MountCredit: Getty More

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      Jake Paul was asked HUMILIATING question by ref during points defeat to bitter rival and ex-love Island star Tommy Fury

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      JAKE PAUL was asked a rather condescending question by the referee during his defeat to Tommy Fury.Paul, 26, lost by split decision to Love Island star Fury, 23, in Saudi Arabia on Sunday evening.
      Tommy Fury, left, beat Jake Paul in Saudi Arabia on Sunday nightCredit: Getty
      Both boxers were docked points by official Hector Afu during the eight-round bout.
      But it was Paul who was on the end of a rather humiliating remark from the ref in the sixth round.
      As Panamian official Afu stepped in to break up a clinch, he asked the YouTuber: “Wanna fight?”
      Paul landed fewer punches than Fury in all eight rounds of their showdown in the Middle East.
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      Two of the judges scored the contest 76-73 in favour of Fury, while the other scored it 75-74 for Paul.
      After the clash, Paul hinted at reasons why he believes he was not at 100 per cent.
      He said: “I felt flat, I got sick twice in this camp and injured my arm.
      “It wasn’t my best performance, but I’m not making excuses and I’ll come back stronger.
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      “All respect to Tommy – he won. I deserve a rematch, I don’t know if I agree with the judges.
      “I’ve already won in life – I have an amazing family, amazing friends and I’ve made it further than I ever thought I would.”
      Paul has claimed he will enact his rematch clause to try and avenge the defeat to Fury. More

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      Boxer and ex-boyfriend of Newcastle Wag Diletta Leotta rushed to hospital for emergency brain surgery after sparring

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      THE boxing ex-boyfriend of Diletta Leotta has been rushed to hospital for emergency brain surgery.Daniele Scardina is said to be in a serious but stable condition after falling ill at the gym following a sparring session on Tuesday.
      Boxer Daniele Scardina was rushed into hospital for emergency brain surgery after collapsing at the gymCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Scardinia previously dated sports broadcaster Diletta Leotta, now with Newcastle keeper Loris KariusCredit: @dilettaleotta
      As reported by Sky Italia, the 30-year-old was training ahead of his debut at light-heavyweight on March 24.
      However, that Milan showdown with Cedric Spera is expected to be postponed because of the shocking turn of events.
      Scardina was rushed to the Humanitas Clinic in Rozzano, Milan at around 5pm.
      The boxer – nicknamed King Toretto – finished his training session early because he did not feel well and is said to have felt pain in his ear and leg in the locker room.
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      The Italian collapsed and fell unconscious before the emergency services were called to the gym and took him to hospital, where medics deemed the surgery necessary.
      Scardina boasts an impressive 20-1 professional record but lost his WBO inter-continental super-middleweight title in his last fight in May 2022.
      Fans took to social media to share messages of support for the popular boxer, while former girlfriend Leotta posted on Instagram.
      The Dazn journalist – who is now dating Newcastle goalkeeper Loris Karius – wrote: “Forza [come on] Dani,” after covering Juventus’ 4-2 Turin derby win over Torino.
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      Diletta reportedly broke up with her ex-fiance in 2019 and started seeing Scardina shortly afterwards.
      Within 18 months, though, she was in a relationship with actor Can Yaman.
      But now the Italian is with Karius, and was at Wembley to support her man in Newcastle’s Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester United.
      Leotta took to her Instagram story with a message of support More

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      Tyson Fury picks brother Tommy’s next two fights after Jake Paul win and claims he’ll be ‘headlining now forever’

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      TYSON FURY has outlined who Tommy Fury should pick for his next two fights. Tommy emerged victorious from his bout with Jake Paul after judges found in his favour in a split decision.
      Tommy and Tyson Fury celebrate with the Fury coaching teamCredit: Getty
      Tyson has encouraged his brother to stick to fighting social media stars for nowCredit: Getty
      Tommy beat Jake Paul via a split decisionCredit: Reuters
      Despite Tommy previously claiming he would move on to fight “proper boxers” after the Paul fight, WBC champ Tyson has encouraged his brother to carry on fighting social media stars for the time being.
      Speaking after the fight, Fury said: “He did a fantastic job. The world media, the world’s biggest stars, [all] came to see it. It was fantastic.
      “I expected Tommy to knock him out, to be quite honestly quite comfortably, but Jake was better than I thought he’d be, so fair play to Jake Paul.
      “I’m very happy. You can’t get knockouts all the time.
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      “I’m 33 and 0 with 22 knockouts. So, you don’t get a knockout every time, but it’s a learning experience.
      “Jake Paul was a very worthy opponent and he had to come through some obstacles like falling over in round eight and getting up and fighting on.
      “Nah, he’ll (Tommy) be headlining now forever. I’d like to see him fight a rematch with Jake Paul and fight Logan, his brother.”
      Thanks to his win former Love Island star Tommy improved to a 9-0 boxing record.
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      He has been spotted back in the UK relaxing with girlfriend Molly Mae.
      Fury missed out on a £4million bonus after refusing to sign a double-or-nothing deal ahead of the fight.
      Meanwhile, promoter Eddie Hearn has called on Paul to fight British YouTuber KSI instead of triggering a rematch clause. More