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    Jake Paul has to stay away from KSI fight or his money-grabbing career is OVER, says British YouTube star’s boxing coach

    KSI’S trainer says Jake Paul is avoiding their grudge match in a bid to preserve his money-spinning boxing career.A weight disagreement threatens to stand in the way of a blockbuster bout between the pair of YouTube superstars. KSI’s trainer says Jake Paul is avoiding their grudge matchCredit: GettyJake Paul beat Mike Tyson in his last fightCredit: GettyPaul, 27, moved up to heavyweight to beat boxing great Mike Tyson, 58, in their controversial Netflix showdown.The American bulked up to 227lb (16st 2lb), while KSI’s last fight – defeat to Tommy Fury – was at THREE STONE lighter at 183lb.Paul was, however, down at 185lb (13st 2lb) when he was also beaten by Fury – leaving KSI’s coach Alexis Demetriades questioning the row over weight.Demetriades told SunSport: “I just don’t understand. The common ground is 185 where everyone fought Tommy, even though I think we weighed 183.READ MORE IN BOXING”But we’ll take 185, the same weight he lost to Tommy at. We’ll take the fight at that weight.”I mean, he claims to want to fight Conor McGregor at that weight, he wants to fight rematch Fury at that weight.”But yeah, he’s got to stay away from KSI because if he loses to KSI, his whole money-grabbing career is over.”I think that’s the difference between their coaches or their managers. He’s an asset to them.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”The truth of the matter is if he wants to shut everybody up, take the KSI fight that’s how it should be.”KSI, 31, is yet to return since a controversial points loss to Fury, 25, in October 2023 after suffering a hand injury. KSI tells SunSport about his next fight, Donald Trump drinking Prime and Arsenal’s chances of winning the leagueMeanwhile Paul has won five times since his split-decision defeat to Fury in Saudi Arabia last year. His last was against a rusty Iron Mike – who ended nearly 20 YEARS out of retirement to return.Despite criticism over the age gap, a huge 108 MILLION tuned in to watch on Netflix. Paul’s team had been planning a move back down to the 200lb cruiserweight limit of 14st 4lb, but they have since teased remaining at heavyweight.Shock fights against Anthony Joshua, 35, and Daniel Dubois, 27, have even been mentioned by the American’s camp. But Demetriades said: “Look, if KSI wanted to fight any of these guys, he’d get that fight as well. He’s just not that type of guy.”He’s not delusional or disrespectfully trying to money-grab, he’s not that kind. It’s not his character.”JJ wants testing fights that are hard, that the public, that the people want to see that he wants to be part of.”It’s like getting two top chefs to fight each other, I mean, yeah it might be enjoyable but I’d rather eat their food.”I don’t necessarily think that, Jake Paul calling out Daniel Dubois is I mean, it’d be fun to watch but I don’t know – maybe people would pay to see it, I wouldn’t.READ MORE SUN STORIES”It’s just entertainment. I guess we’re taking the word sports out of it and we’re using the word entertainment more. So if we’re breaching into that department, then fair enough.”But ultimately, I think the fans want big nights, crazy fights, Misfits-style fights with crossover boxers and athletes and things that really kind of wet the appetite.”Anthony Joshua with Jake Paul More

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    KSI’s manager slams Jake Paul as ‘delusional’ after shock talk of fighting Anthony Joshua and Canelo Alvarez

    KSI’S manager has slammed talk of Jake Paul fighting Anthony Joshua and Canelo Alvarez as “delusional.” The YouTuber-turned-boxer moved up to heavyweight in his last bout to defeat Mike Tyson in their controversial Netflix clash. Anthony Joshua towering over Jake PaulCanelo Alvarez has been called out by Jake PaulCredit: @canelo And Paul revealed plans to drop back down to cruiserweight to try and tempt Mexican superstar Canelo up for a mega-fight. But his promotional partner Nakisa Bidarian refused to rule out remaining at heavyweight to sensationally fight the likes of Joshua. That idea was laughed at by Mams Taylor, who manages Paul’s rival KSI while also running Misfits Boxing. Taylor told SunSport in Doha: “If Nakisa puts Jake in that position where he fights Anthony Joshua or Canelo or Dubois, he could seriously get his client hurt.READ MORE IN BOXING”So either he’s really delusional or he only gives a s*** about the money. “But once Jake has that fight, maybe he’ll come back down to earth and have a real talk whoever it’s with on that level.” Paul put on TWO STONE to fight Tyson at 16st 2lb but he looks ready to come back down to the 200lb cruiserweight limit of 14st 4lb. Iron Mike, 58, returned for his first professional fight in almost 20 YEARS as the bout was slammed due to the age-gap. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut still a stunning 108m tuned in to watch the slammed showdown on Netflix – causing the site to CRASH. Taylor still hopes a grudge match between KSI, 31, and Paul, 27, can be secured but the huge weight difference threatens to get in the way. AnEsonGib hits back at ‘unauthentic’ KSI after Misfits Boxing boss backs Slim Albaher to BEAT former friend-turned-rivalKSI was 183lb (13st 1lb) in October when he was controversially beaten by Tommy Fury, 25, on points. That is THREE STONE away from Paul – leaving Taylor ready to flip a coin to decide what weight the bitter YouTube bout is fought at. He said: “The Jake fight is something we’ve wanted and there was talk of a coin toss, we said, ‘Fine, let’s do a coin toss.'”But the weights have to be fair. If you want 192lb on one side then we want 183lb on the other side. If you want 190, we’ll take 185.”Some that were the terms we gave, take-it-or-leave it, we’ll even fight in America in Vegas. We’ve really tried to make it happen.” KSI with his manager and co-founder of Misfits Boxing Mams Taylor More

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    Misfits Boxing star Swarmz in stunning FIVE-STONE weight loss after ditching cheeseburgers for healthy diet

    RAPPER Swarmz has lost a sensational FIVE-STONE after ditching cheeseburgers for a healthy boxing diet. The recording artist was thrust into the influencer boxing scene in August 2022 when he fought superstar KSI on two weeks notice.Rapper Swarmz has lost five stone since boxingCredit: ReutersHe is now ripped at 12st 5lbSwarmz weighed 17st 6lb when he first walked into the boxing gym – now he is fighting at 12st 5lb. The singer returns on Thursday in Qatar against boxer Luis Pineda – the man KSI beat also beat on the same night as Swarmz’s debut. And he told SunSport in Doha: “I’m always prepared, ready, coaches are always training me. “This was a last-minute fight but I’m always ready, stay ready, born ready.READ MORE IN BOXING”I feel like boxing itself mentally makes you disciplined and since I started boxing, I bang out gym everyday. “My occupation before this was music and I do gym more than music now. I feel like it’s in my blood now.” Gone are the days of a Big Mac and fries for Swarmz, who now lives off a slither of salmon and vegetables.He said: “Diet’s been good. Now I’m used to it, it’s my sixth fight. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”When I first started, not gonna lie it’s very hard to try block out cheeseburgers and stuff like that.” But he said with a grin: “Sometimes you can eat bad… but you’ve gotta work harder in the gym!” Swarmz has been rapping since 2017 but reveals just his two years in boxing has been way tougher. He said: “It’s not even a question. I’ve done football as well, boxing is the hardest thing I’ve ever done. “It takes long to learn, I’ve only been in it two years, I’m gonna learn more along the way but it’s been a great journey.” Misfits Boxing star Salt Papi was fighting BLIND before £6,000 eye surgery and opens up on THREE STONE transformation More

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    Misfits Boxing star Salt Papi was fighting BLIND before £6,000 eye surgery and opens up on THREE STONE transformation

    MISFITS BOXING star Salt Papi was fighting BLIND until a £6,000 surgery – having also dramatically transformed his body. The TikToker got lasik eye surgery in 2023 and ditched his trademark rimless glasses after at last getting his vision fixed. Salt Papi admits to fighting blindCredit: PABut he got £6,000 eye surgeryThe social media star now fights without glassesAnd the Filipino – real name Nathaniel Bustamante – no longer has to rely on just fighting instincts when facing opponents. Salt Papi told SunSport in Doha: “I could only see a statue. I couldn’t see their facial expressions. Just a statue, I had to hit whatever I can hit.”I kind’ve got used to it. But it’s much better now, I can see my opponent’s facial expressions. If they’re tired, if they’re scared.” Salt Papi is 5-2 as a boxer and had even professional world champions signing his praises. READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd his natural talent was so remarkable rumours swirled that he had a secret amateur record back home in the Philippines. But Salt Papi said: “I never had an amateur background. I only started boxing two-and-a-half years ago.”Andy Warski, my first fight on Misfits, that was my second fight only.” Salt Papi has lost a stunning THREE STONE from chubby 15st 7lb beginner to ripped 12st 1lb middleweight. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd the secret? “Training and eating less!” he says with a cheeky grin.How YouTube star AnEsonGib went from ‘obese’ 17 STONE gamer to ‘seven-figure’ boxing paydays after body transformationSalt Papi now returns on Thursday in Qatar against YouTuber King Kenny. It will be his second fight since losing to American Slim Albaher, who fights AnEsonGib in the Middle East main-event. And Salt Papi said: “I feel like King Kenny is one of the best, up there with Slim, Gib. I can’t underestimate this guy. I have to beat this guy. “If I beat him, I don’t care who I fight next but I want to fight Slim. If Gib decides to take a break, I’d still fight Slim even if he’s the winner or loser.” Salt Papi has lost a stunning three stoneHe is now ripped at middleweight More

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    Tyson Fury teases drastic body transformation ahead of Usyk rematch in hint at new game plan

    TYSON FURY looks on course to be significantly HEAVIER for his do-or-die rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.The Gypsy King renews his rivalry with the slick southpaw in a second successive Saudi showdown next month.Tyson Fury renews his rivalry with Oleksandr Usyk on December 21Credit: GETTYThe Gypsy King suffered a split decision defeat in their undisputed showdown in MayCredit: GETTYFury tipped the scales at 18 stone, seven pounds for the pair’s first meetingCredit: GETTYBut he looks to be significantly bigger for the do-or-die rematchCredit: INSTAGRAM@KEVINLERENAFury suffered a split decision defeat in the pair’s Riyadh rumble in May, in which he was almost knocked in the ninth round.The 36-year-old has been hard at work in the gym since suffering his first professional defeat.And he looks to be significantly bigger for his second desert dust-up with the undefeated Ukrainian.Fury gave his 6.9 million Instagram followers a sneak peek at his physique for the fight by posting a snap of him tensing in the ring after a hard workout.READ MORE ON UYSK VS FURY IIHis accompanying caption read: “Friday be like!!!”Sparring partner Kevin Lerena, however, gave fans a further glimpse at Fury’s fight frame.The South African heavyweight shared a post-sparring snap of himself and the Wythenshawe warrior to his own Instagram.And Fury looked to be carrying significantly more mass on his frame than he did for his May melee with two-weight champion Usyk.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBoxing fans were quick to comment on both pictures, with one saying: “He looks heavy.”Another said: “In excellent shape. Wilder 2 vibes.”Tyson Fury responds to pleas to remove dad John from his training teamFury let out a war cry in this pictureCredit: instagram @tysonfuryAnd another said: “My word. Fury looks massive.”One remarked: “He is huge.”Another chimed in: “Damn he’s HUGEEEE!”Fury could be plotting to come in heavier than the whopping 18 stone, seven pounds he weighed in May in order to implement a more physical fight on Usyk.Tying up, clinching and making the former cruiserweight king carry his weight, as he did in his historic 2015 win over Wladimir Klitschko, could be a viable route to victory against the unified heavyweight king.Tyson Fury has vowed to exact his revenge on Oleksandr UsykCredit: GETTYFury hurt Usyk in the seventh round of their meeting and is confident of exacting his revenge in their second dance.He roared on Instagram: “Four weeks to go, ’til the biggest fight of the year.”The biggest fight in boxing, me and Usyk.READ MORE SUN STORIES”And I’m coming in hot. I’m coming in HOT! “Can’t wait. 21st of December, the belts are going to be mine again.” More

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    How YouTube star AnEsonGib went from ‘obese’ 17 STONE gamer to ‘seven-figure’ boxing paydays after body transformation

    YOUTUBER AnEsonGib went from overweight video gamer to receiving “seven-figure” paydays as a shredded boxer. The social media star – real name Ali Loui Al-Fakhari and nicknamed Gib – has been a pioneer of the celebrity-style crossover boxing bouts.YouTuber AnEsonGib went from overweight video gamer to boxerHe dramatically transformed his bodyCredit: @AnEsonGib
    Gib broke down the secrets behind his transformationCredit: @AnEsonGib
    Gib is 6-1 as a crossover boxing starCredit: @AnEsonGib
    He once weighed as much as 17 STONE and admits to being “obese” – but is now fighting fit both mentally and physically.Gib told SunSport: “Back then when I was fat, I thought I was hench! “I’d have my top off and think, ‘Yeah, the abs are underneath it, the abs are underneath it!”But I remember I went to the gym, I was weak. Just kept trying to keep training and training and training, but yeah, physically the change is nice.READ MORE IN BOXING”But it’s more up here that has changed the most, and that’s what I’m proudest of, the mentality change, not the physical change.”Gib now fights at the super-middleweight boxing limit of 12st following a stunning FIVE STONE body transformation.And he credits ditching fast food and hiring a diet specialist for his remarkable turnaround. Gib said: “Of course, I’ve been consistent over the years, seven years I’ve been consistent, but the biggest change when I saw physically is when I got a nutritionist on board.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”As soon as I got a nutritionist and the diet was right, sleep was right, water intake was good, because I used to just order Deliveroo.”I said, ‘Yeah, Nando’s, do I deserve chips today or mashed potatoes?’ I just order and I think I’m being healthy.Tommy Fury and Darren Till clash at Misfits Boxing press conference “But once I got a nutritionist on board and my meals were prepared, that was the biggest change physically.”Gib returns to the ring after a year out to make his debut on Misfits Boxing – home of crossover fights – against Slim Albaher.The two look to settle years of feuding on Thursday, November 28 in Qatar live on DAZN PPV.And despite all the years of hard work and sacrifice to shed the pounds, Gib plans to celebrate victory by eating his way back to obesity.He said: “I’m trying to make weight, so right now all I’m f***ing thinking about is what am I eating in Qatar? What am I eating in Qatar?”So right now, I’m thinking I wanna get to 100kg. I don’t care about this physique, I wanna get fat! “But in general, I kinda keep good, maybe 6 days a week, snacks here and there, but now I wanna go obese. I wanna be big. “I wanna be big after this fight, that’s my goal.” Gib lost to Jake Paul in 2020Credit: Getty Images – GettyThe YouTuber is one of the biggest pioneers in crossover boxingCredit: @AnEsonGib
    Gib, 28, has a record of six wins with only one loss, coming to Jake Paul, 27, on his professional debut in 2020.Opponent Slim, 30, meanwhile is unbeaten in seven fights as a champion of the Misfits circuit headed up by KSI.And the American has warned his rivalry with Gib is “personal” – but the feeling is not mutual. Gib responded: “Personal? No. Why would I find it personal?”I’m just fighting the guy and come to box him and fight him. There’s nothing personal about this.”Slim doesn’t have anything to do with my life outside of this fight. So it shows that I’m clearly on his mind a lot.”It’s ‘personal’? It’s just business for me, I’m coming to chin him. I’m coming to take away his record. “I’m coming to embarrass the Misfits champion. So that’s what I’m coming to do.”The former FIFA gamer has adopted the moniker “seven-figure Gibber” due to his demand in the influencer boxing scene. READ MORE SUN STORIESBut is he making £1million to fight Slim? “Something along those lines,” Gib says with a chuckle.Gib fights Slim Albaher on DAZN PPVCredit: Misfits Boxing More

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    Inside Jake Paul’s THREE STONE heavyweight body transformation from eating 4,000 calories to training three times a day

    JAKE PAUL has been on a diet of 4,000 calories and three training sessions a day to get himself up to heavyweight.The YouTuber-turned-boxer faces the legendary Mike Tyson on Friday in Texas in a clash that has come under criticism amid the age gap. Jake Paul showed off his heavyweight frameCredit: SportsfileHe hit the scales at 227.2lb (16st 2lb)Credit: SportsfileJake Paul as fought as low as 185lbCredit: GettyHe has put on over three stone from his lowest weight till nowCredit: @jakepaulNot only does it mark Netflix’s first move into streaming live boxing but also Paul’s first fight at heavyweight. Helping him pile on the pounds outside of the kitchen has been esteemed strength and conditioning coach Larry Wade. And Wade told SunSport: “I wish I could sit here and say I did it by myself. I didn’t. “Jake has nutritionist and he has other guys here that help us as well.READ MORE IN BOXING”And so we put our hands together and came up with a nutritional plan along with a strength conditioning plan, along with a boxing plan of what it would take – not only to get the weight – but to also be able to carry the power up and distribute it through the weight.”And I think all those guys did a really good job of doing that.”Paul has enjoyed a diet of pizza, pasta and steaks in camp to fight Tyson – fuelling his exhausting training schedule. Wade said on the calorie count: “It can’t be any less than 3,500 and 4,000 because it’s a lot of work.Most read in BoxingJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUTCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I mean, he has two or three sessions a day from lifting to boxing and then to running to riding bikes. “He has a long day ahead of him. So he had to get that many in.”Meet Jake Paul’s secret weapon in training to fight Mike Tyson with sparring so good he is paying DOUBLE Wade joined Paul’s camp following his first and so far only loss, to Tommy Fury, 25, in February 2023 which was set at 185lb (13st 2lb). He stayed at the weight to beat ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 39, scoring a knockdown but going the ten round distance. Paul’s three victories since have been at the 200lb cruiserweight limit of 14st 4lb and all finishing inside the distance. Now he is up at heavyweight weighing 227.2lb (16st 2lb) – THREE STONE heavier than when Wade first started working with Paul.And the American fitness guru warned Paul will never fight any lower than cruiserweight again.Counting down to Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson…READ MORE on all the build-up to the massive clash in Texas on Netflix…All the info:Latest news and features: He said: “Absolutely not, no reason to. At 185, he’s still strong, but he has so much more power at 200.”And you can see that when he fought Nate Diaz at 185 he put Nate Diaz down but he didn’t put them out of here.”After that point he went back to 200, he knocked everybody else’s out.”Paul does plan to drop back down to cruiserweight – but Wade reckons he does have the makings of a heavyweight. He said: “If he wanted to, he could. It’s just a matter of what’s best for him. It it much harder to go to heavyweight? Absolutely it is. READ MORE SUN STORIES”But he’s 27, when you’re 32 it might be easier to go to heavyweight and it not be a problem to hold the weight. “Right now, we’re having to work a little bit to make it stick.” Mike Tyson facing off with Jake PaulCredit: Getty More

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    ‘I don’t like it’, says Jake Paul’s ex-coach after YouTube star’s dramatic body transformation for Mike Tyson fight

    JAKE PAUL has been warned by one of his ex-coaches that piling on the pounds to fight Mike Tyson could come back to haunt him. The YouTuber-turned-boxer faces the returning Tyson on Friday in Texas for a clash that has attracted controversy due to the age gap. Jake Paul has bulked up to heavyweightCredit: Esther Lin/ Most Valuable PromotionsIt will be Jake Paul’s biggest ever weightCredit: Esther Lin/ Most Valuable PromotionsHe is coming up from the 200lb cruiserweight limit of 14st 4lbCredit: GettyNot only will it mark Netflix’s first move into live boxing but also Paul’s debut fight at heavyweight. He has boasted at weighing as much as 225lb (16 stone) which is almost TWO STONE heavier than his last bout at cruiserweight. BJ Flores – who spent three years as Paul’s head trainer – cast concern over the sudden jump up in weight. Flores told SunSport: “Sometimes you go where the money’s at and the opportunity was big for Jake to fight Mike on Netflix.READ MORE IN BOXING”Obviously at 225lb – that’s what they’re saying he’s weighing – that’s a little big for me.Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson predictions and betting tips”I like Jake at 200lb, fighting at 200 then going straight to 225, I don’t care who you’re fighting that’s a big jump, but there’s a lot of adjustments Jake’s gonna have to make.”Hopefully he’s made them in camp but once you get in there, you feel the weight, you do feel the extra weight when your last fight was at 200, now you’re at 225. It’s a big difference.”So that will be the interesting thing to watch with this fight. Mike is naturally walking around at 235/240. He’s used to that.Most read in BoxingJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUTCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”Jake’s not used to going from 200 to 225 though. And that’s going to be interesting to see how he deals with that if he’s made those adjustments in camp.”Jake Paul wears ROOSTER hat in open workout for Mike Tyson fightUnder Flores, Paul campaigned mainly at 190lb (13st 5lb) and even as light as 185 (13st 2lb). So he is expected to jump almost THREE STONE by the time he shares the ring with heavyweight great Tyson. But Paul has talked up a move down to cruiserweight straight after – where he set his sights on a lofty world title challenge. So Flores is warning ahead of time that his former pupil faces a fight to just to get the weight off first. He said: “I don’t like it. I think it’s tough to go up and go down in weight. I think it’s very hard on the body, especially at a young age.”We’ve seen guys try to do it before Chris Byrd. We’ve seen Roy Jones try to do it. “We’ve seen other guys, other fighters try to go up and then back down. It’s always been tough.”So I would advise Jake kind of staying up in weight, kind of keeping it up right there and not trying to drop back down to 200.”BJ Flores formerly trained Jake PaulCredit: Instagram More