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      KSI visits mosque and speaks to imam after using vile racial slur in now-deleted YouTube video

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      YOUTUBE star KSI has visited a mosque to apologise after using the word ‘p***’ in one of his videos.The influencer, real name Olajide William Olatunji, said there was “no excuse” for using the slur which he said deeply hurt South Asian communities.
      KSI made the word ‘p***’ during a Countdown skit on Sidemen SundayCredit: Ruckas
      KSI said there was ‘no excuse’ for using the slur which he said deeply hurt South Asian communitiesCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The incident came as the star took part in a ‘Countdown challenge’ stunt with a group of influencers called The Sidemen.
      They were asked to come up with a nine-letter word just like the hit daytime English and maths quiz show.
      The letters O,I,A,K,P,V,Z,U and B appeared on the screen during the Sidemen Sunday segment before KSI was asked to form a word.
      He said: “We need points and I don’t mean this maliciously but the word p***.”
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      Fellow hosts Chunkz and Filly fell about laughing at KSI’s answer, while he jokingly said “sorry”.
      But the slur sparked fury among fans and famous faces who blasted the influencer – who has 12.7 million Instagram followers – for “dehumanising brown people”.
      BBC presenter Bobby Friction posted: “I had this racial slur thrown at me & got physical beats by racists for my entire childhood.
      “Genuinely upset that KSI (a guy my children love) did this & thought it was funny.
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      “The rest of them laughing can go f*** themselves too. People dehumanising brown people like it normal.”
      Meanwhile renowned health presenter Dr Ranj Singh blasted the internet sensation saying: “I’m not just upset, I’m disgusted.”
      Teacher and broadcaster Mehreen Baig added the comments and reaction was “horrifically disappointing from KSI and his crew”.
      The video has since been deleted.
      KSI – whose YouTube videos have clocked up over 11 billion views – issued a grovelling apology on Twitter following Sunday’s incident.
      ‘CAUSED A LOT OF HURT’
      He repeated his apology ahead of his fight with Joe Fournier at a boxing weigh in press conference on Wednesday.
      He said: “I want to take this opportunity to offer my deepest and most sincere apologies for my words and actions.
      “In a recent video I used a racial term that is offensive to so, so many especially in the south Asian community.
      “There are no excuses for what I said and I recognise that I’ve caused a lot of hurt and disappointment to so many people that look up to me, and my ignorance has only reinforced the negative stereotypes that have existed for way too long in this country.
      “I want to express my heartfelt regret for what I said and I want you to know I am genuinely ashamed and deeply sorry for any pain or suffering I have caused.
      “I realise my words have consequences and as a public figure I have a responsibility to use my platform for good rather than perpetuating discrimination and this week I have failed to do this.”
      It came as KSI was filmed talking to an imam at a mosque in Bradford, who told onlookers how the boxer was visiting to learn, with KSI saying he wanted to “educate himself”.
      He will take a break from social media following the slur.
      A statement from The Sidemen posted on Twitter said the video “was completely unacceptable and inexcusable” adding “the fact the incident was made light of on the show was wrong and compounded the hurt”.
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      The group said they have been left “truly ashamed” by their actions. More

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      Elle Brooke and AnEsonGib’s next fights thrown into CHAOS as promotion Kingpyn’s boxing license is suspended

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      ELLE BROOKE and AnEsonGib’s upcoming fights are in major doubt as promoters Kingpyn have seen their license suspended.Both influencers were set to compete on the “High Stakes” show at the OVO Arena Wembley on April 22 – put on by promoters Kingpyn.
      Elle Brooke won her last fight back in JanuaryCredit: PA
      AnEsonGib is another big name scheduled to feature on the April billCredit: Getty
      Brooke and Gib were among the eight men and eight women set to compete in a host of quarter-final match-ups on the bill.
      The victors of each contest will then advance through to the semi-finals on June 3.
      And the finals are scheduled for August 5.
      But now all three shows face being axed after the Professional Boxing Association announced they had withdrawn their sanctioning of the event.
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      They also confirmed Kingpyn’s promotional license had been suspended indefinitely.
      As reported by Fred Beck, a statement read: “The PBA hereby withdraws sanction of the upcoming Kingpyn tournament (22nd April, 3rd June, 5th Aug) and also suspends Kingpyn’s PBA Promoter license, effective immediately until further notice.”
      Brooke has won her two fights to date, defeating Love Island’s AJ Bunker and TikTok’s Faith Ordway.
      Her quarter-final was scheduled to be against Aleksandra Daniel – who featured on Love Island Poland.
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      Meanwhile, AnEsonGib has won four of his five fights.
      His only defeat came in January 2020 when Jake Paul stopped him in the first round of their clash in Miami.
      Gib was due to take on YouTuber Austin McBroom in London later this month.
      Brooke is known on social media and OnlyFansCredit: tiktok
      She has more than 600,000 followers on InstagramCredit: INSTAGRAM More

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      Ebanie Bridges in stitches as porn star pal Kendra Lust shares picture of bizarre sex toy

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      EBANIE BRIDGES was left in stitches after seeing porn star Kendra Lust share an X-rated image on Twitter.Veteran X-rated actress Lust has bared it all on video and social media for the best part of two decades.
      Porn star Kendra Lust set chins wagging by tweeting an image of a foot-themed sexy toyCredit: INSTAGRAM@KENDRALUST
      Boxer Ebanie Bridges was in hysterics at the tweetCredit: INSTAGRAM@EBANIEBRIDGES
      Bridges couldn’t help but comment on the bizarre toyCredit: TWITTER@EBANIEBRIDGES
      And on Tuesday, the 44-year-old tweeted an image of a foot-related sex toy to her followers, with the accompanying caption: “U can buy anything on the internet.”
      Several of Lust’s 1.5million followers were left in hysterics, including Bridges.
      The IBF female bantamweight queen reacted to the tweet of the bizarre sexual item with a series of crying-laughing emojis.
      Bridges’ followers were quick to comment on her reaction to the sex toy.
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      One tweeted: “I’ve never seen a more accurate pic for describing how it feels to accidentally step on your kid’s Lego.”
      Another said: “What the actual f***! Who is buying these things?”
      And another said: “Well that’s a very niche item.”
      One remarked: “Sometimes I’m just lost for words!! Dear God!”
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      Another remarked: “This is an April Fools, right? Right!?????”
      Bridges, 36, hasn’t set foot in the ring since defending her title in a grudge match against fellow Aussie Shannon O’Connell last December.
      After having her hand raised, the bombshell said: “Not bad for a skanky stripper.
      “Credit to her she was tough and took a lot of shots.
      “I was not that badly hurt early on so I came back and got the win and am really satisfied.
      “I hope Australia is really proud and knows who the real queen of Australian boxing is now.
      “It was the hardest fight of my career but also my best.” More

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      Watch KSI get shoved by Joe Fournier after heated press conference as YouTuber apologises for using a vile racial slur

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      KSI was shoved by Joe Fournier during a heated press conference to promote their showdown.The YouTuber turned boxer will throw down with the self-proclaimed billionaire on the latest Misfits Boxing event in London on May 13.

      KSI and Joe Fournier went face-to-face for the first time on WednesdayCredit: PA
      Things almost kicked off when Fournier pushed the YouTuber turned boxerCredit: GETTY
      The pair, 29 and 40 respectively, took part in a fiery pre-fight press conference in the Big Smoke on Wednesday afternoon – which was followed up by a tasty face-off.
      And a bust-up could’ve ensued after Fournier double-handed shoved KSI – real name – Olajide Olatunji – in the chest.
      KSI refrained from reacting to the push, remaining calm and opting instead to continue to stare down the British businessman.
      Prior to landing the first physical blow of their rivalry, a fired-up Fournier roared: “At the end of the day I am coming to take the guy’s whole legacy.
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      “I’m here to be the new face of Misfits. I want to have a scrap with the guy.
      “The guy made his career playing FIFA. He beats me at FIFA but this isn’t FIFA.
      “This is us standing there 18lb, 10oz gloves and he talks about explosive and power but it is all relative.
      “David Haye didn’t knock me out so I would like to trade with him and I want it to be a fight that goes down in history.
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      “I want him to be the best he can be I don’t want me to walk all over him in 40 seconds, like I think is going to happen.”
      KSI responded with his own jibes, but it was his apology for using a racial slur in a recently-aired YouTube video which dominated the presser.
      He said: “I would like to take this opportunity to offer my deepest and sincere apologies for my words and actions.
      “In a recent video, I used a racial term that is offensive to so, so many – especially in the South Asian community.
      “There were no excuses for what I said and I recognise I’ve caused a lot of hurt and disappointment to so many people – so many people who look up to me.
      “And my ignorance has only reinforced the negative stereotypes that have existed for way too long in this country.” More

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      Tommy Fury and former World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall take TANK through McDonald’s drive-thru as they film together

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      TOMMY FURY left his legion of fans stunned by riding a TANK with former World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall.Former Love Island star Fury has been enjoying some downtime following victory in his February grudge match with Jake Paul,
      Tommy Fury is currently enjoying some downtime after beating Jake Paul in FebruaryCredit: GETTY
      And he recently took a trip to McDonald’s with Eddie Hall in a tankCredit: INSTAGRAM@EDDIEHALLWSM
      The pair spent. the day together filming content for YouTubeCredit: INSTAGRAM@TOMMYFURY
      TNT, like many boxers, has been enjoying some post-fight junk food in the weeks after the biggest victory of his career.
      And he recently took a trip to McDonald’s with man-mountain Hall – albeit while in a military-sized tank.
      Hall shared a snap of himself and Fury riding the tank in a Maccy’s drive-through with his 3.8million Instagram followers.
      Massive weightlifter Hall sat in the driver’s seat While 23-year-old Fury sat on top the gun.
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      Hall’s accompanying caption read: “Day with Tommy Fury done right. Video coming soon.”
      Fury defeated YouTuber turned boxer Paul via split decision in their Saudi showdown – which had been over two years in the making.
      A rematch with The Problem Child could be on the cards later this year, although talks have yet to come to fruition.
      A dad John recently claimed Tommy is in negotiations over a shock showdown with KSI.
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      He told The Mirror, via Freebets.com: “We aren’t sure [about the rematch].
      “I have been in talks with the Sauerland brothers about a possible match-up with their man KSI.
      “I had a meeting with them the other day and it went well.
      “Let’s see what happens.
      “I am still waiting to hear from them, but they did text me the other day saying they are really busy and they are on it.
      “If it can be done, we will do it. Whoever else wants to box Tommy, ring the number and get in touch.
      “I don’t deal with the Jake Paul rematch, I am on a rest period and I have just left that to my lawyer. But I’m sure if it can be done, we can do it.” More

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      Tyson Fury told he needs to beat Anthony Joshua to be greatest heavyweight of generation and it’s bigger fight than Usyk

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      TYSON FURY must beat Anthony Joshua in order to become the greatest heavyweight boxer of his generation. That is the opinion of former European (EBU) super bantamweight champion and Commonwealth silver medallist Spencer Oliver.
      Tyson Fury has been told he must beat Anthony Joshua to be considered No1Credit: AFP
      This is despite Oleksandr Usyk beating AJ twiceCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      Fury was in line to fight Oleksandr Usyk on April 29 before the talks fell through, with Usyk saying he could see “nothing is going on” with regard to negotiations.
      The fight would have certainly cemented Fury’s case, given how it would have unified the heavyweight division for the first time since Lennox Lewis in 1999.
      However, speaking to talkSPORT, Oliver said a bout with Joshua is “the biggest out there”.
      He said: “I think fighting AJ is the biggest fight out there. I think it’s the biggest fight in the heavyweight division right now, that is the one.
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      “AJ vs Fury is a fight we’ve all wanted to see and it’s a huge fight and I think that’s a fight that [Fury] would like, because it’s all about legacy.
      “To cement your legacy in the modern era you have to box everybody and AJ is a huge name in that heavyweight division.
      “So, Fury needs that name on his record if he wants to be known as the number one heavyweight of this modern era.
      “I think it’s a fight that would whet his appetite even more than Usyk.”
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      Fury’s promoter, Frank Warren, also added: “I don’t know [about the fight], that’s up to Tyson.
      “I have no problem with it, but it’s up to Tyson. We’ll obviously see what happens with Joshua next week. I think it’s a much bigger fight than Usyk.”
      AJ recently got back to winning ways with a unanimous decision win over Jermaine Franklin.
      After the win, he then called out Fury for a summer showdown.
      There were talks for a “Battle of Britain” showdown last year, but like Usyk the negotiations eventually collapsed.
      And now AJ is fearing the “nightmare” negotiation process for a fight between himself and Fury. More

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      Amir Khan reveals staggering cost to find out he had failed post Kell Brook fight drugs test and banned for two years

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      AMIR KHAN has revealed he spent six figures trying to clear his name after failing a drug test.The British boxing legend tested positive for Ostarine – a banned performance-enhancing drug – after his domestic dust-up with Kell Brook last February.
      Amir Khan failed a drug test following his loss to Kell Brook last FebruaryCredit: GETTY
      Khan doesn’t know how the banned substance Ostarine got into his systemCredit: REUTERS
      Khan spent over £100,000 trying to get to the root of his positive testCredit: PA
      Khan, 36, was slapped with a two-year suspension by UKAD – who ruled the amount of the Selective Androgen Rceptive Modulator in his system wasn’t enough to have a performance-enhancing effect.
      Former unified light-welterweight champion Khan fought tooth and nail to clear his name, forking out £100,000 to prove his innocence.
      He told The Daily Mail: “I spent over £100,000 on that advice just to try to find out how this could have got into my system.”
      Despite forking out thousands to try to pinpoint the source of his positive test, Khan is still in the dark about how the drug got into his system.
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      He said: “Among the possibilities, they came up with was via a handshake.
      “There was a whole crowd of people in my dressing room after the fight and I’m a friendly guy who always shakes hands.”
      One thing Khan has refused to do is dispute the result of the test itself, unlike fellow Brit Conor Benn.
      He said: “At no point have I questioned the validity of my test. It is what it is.
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      “I take responsibility because perhaps I should have taken even more precautions.
      “The substance was there. No denying that. Even though it was just a speck, described by one expert to me as equivalent to a single grain of salt in a swimming pool.
      “I’ve taken hundreds and hundreds of test down the years without a flicker of anything.”
      Bolton bruiser Khan admits boxing fans will forever wonder if he’s taken PEDS throughout his career.
      He said: “I know people will be questioning me but I hope they will ask themselves why on earth I would have done this at the very end of my career.
      “Why I would have risked blemishing my legacy in my last fight.
      “I ask everyone to take another look at that fight with Kell. It was the worst performance of my career.
      “I was in the worst condition of my life as it came two-and-a-half years after my previous fight. Did it look remotely like I was on drugs?”
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      Khan hopes his anti-doping violation won’t taint his legacy, telling Sky Sports: “I don’t want to be remembered for something like this.
      “It will hurt me a lot. If people always remember me for this incident, it will hurt me.” More

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      Anthony Joshua showed ‘vulnerability’ against Jermaine Franklin and needs Tyson Fury fight to motivate him, says Nelson

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA was vulnerable against Jermaine Franklin and needs Tyson Fury to bring back his fight, according to Johnny Nelson.The former boxer was concerned with AJ’s showing in his points win over Franklin on Saturday.
      Johnny Nelson claimed Anthony Joshua showed vulnerabilities against Jermaine FranklinCredit: Getty
      Nelson believes Tyson Fury could reignite the fight in JoshuaCredit: Getty
      Nelson claimed Joshua looked like he was still unsure of what to do and looked over to his corner for reassurance – something a former world champion should not be doing.
      He wrote in his column for Sky Sports: “Boxing is the only place you can’t hide.
      “It’s very lonely; it exposes so many vulnerabilities and I don’t think I’m on my own in saying this, there were too many I saw that I wasn’t comfortable with on Saturday night.
      “It kills me to say this, because I’m a big fan of AJ, but I just saw some things that shouldn’t be there for a guy at 33 years old that has been a two-time world heavyweight champion.
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      “He’s still looking over to his corner mid-fight – which you don’t do – and he’s still fighting in a way that comes across as though he’s unsure of what he could or should do.”
      Nelson also questioned Joshua’s motivation but thinks he will show he still has the fight if he faces Tyson Fury or Oleksandr Usyk.
      He added: “After he lost to [Oleksandr] Usyk, I said, ‘the problem isn’t tonight, the problem is how he gets his head round his future – his motivation, his drive for fighting’.
      “Once you’ve been at the top of the world for at least seven years in your career, you’re the golden boy, and then all of a sudden you’re in the queue like everyone else, then what’s your motivation?
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      “Bar [Dillian] Whyte, Tyson Fury and Usyk are the two fighters that I think would set Anthony Joshua alight. If the fight has gone in him, we’ll see it in those fights. If he still has it in him, we’ll see it.”
      Nelson believes Joshua should take on Whyte next and the all-British clash is likely to appeal to fans.
      There are several potential opponents for AJ including Joe Joyce, Deontay Wilder or Otto Wallin, with the 33-year-old planning to box again in the summer. More