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      What do KSI’s tattoos mean?

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      KSI takes on Tommy Fury this weekend in a massive event at the AO Arena in Manchester. The pair have been on a collision course for months and will finally throw down on the biggest night in influencer boxing’s history.
      KSI takes on Tommy Fury this weekend in ManchesterCredit: Reuters

      KSI has promised to shock fans by producing a shocking victory, with many favouring Fury to get the job done.
      While Fury is certain he will be walking away from the ring with another big scalp, following his win over Jake Paul in February.
      If KSI wants to win, he’ll have to uphold the values of the four powerful words he has tattooed on his body.
      What do KSI’s tattoos mean?
      KSI has just four tattoos on his body, and they have all come in the last few years.
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      Previously choosing to rock the non-tattooed look, KSI got his first piece of ink in 2017.
      KSI’s most prominent tattoo is the word ‘Knowledge’ which is emblazoned across his chest.
      He also has ‘Strength’ on his left arm and ‘Integrity’ on his right arm.
      KSI’s fourth tattoo is scribbled across his back
      Many have pointed out that the three words are an acronym of his name KSI, but it’s not where his name comes from.
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      KSIOlajideBT was his original YouTube name and he pointed out that the KSI part came from his Halo clan.
      KSI also has a fourth tattoo on his back, which is the word ‘Legacy’.
      He tweeted out a picture of the tattoo with the words ‘What it’s all about’. More

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      England vs Australia: Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions take on Socceroos at Wembley – stream, TV channel, team news

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      ENGLAND will host Australia at Wembley on Friday night in a tasty international friendly.The two sides have not met for over seven years, with the last meeting coming before the 2016 Euros.
      England were victorious in their last international outing against ScotlandCredit: GETTY
      England overcame Ange Postecoglu’s Australia 2-1 at the Stadium of Light back in 2016 with goals from Marcus Rashford and Wayne Rooney.
      The Three Lions last played on September 12th, claiming a 3-1 win over rivals Scotland at Hampton Park.
      Gareth Southgate’s side could qualify for Euro 2024 with a win against Italy next week, but not before their meeting with the Socceroos.
      When is England vs Australia?

      England vs Australia will take place on Friday, October 13.
      Kick off will be at 7:45pm BST.
      Wembley Stadium will host.

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      What TV channel is England vs Australia on and can it be live streamed?

      England vs Australia will be broadcast LIVE on Channel 4.
      You can live stream all the action for FREE via the Channel 4 app/website.
      Alternatively, you can follow all the action from Wembley by following SunSport’s live blog.

      Team news
      The headline team news from the England camp is that Bukayo Saka withdrew from the international period at the beginning of the week.
      Gareth Southgate is likely to play some of the Three Lions’ fringe players with the likes of Levi Colwill, Eddie Nketiah and Ollie Watkins expected to feature.
      For Australia, midfielder Jackson Irvine is likely to play after returning from an ankle injury.
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      England squad: Sam Johnstone, Jordan Pickford, Aaron Ramsdale, Levi Colwill, Lewis Dunk, Marc Guehi, Harry Maguire, John Stones, Fikayo Tomori, Kieran Trippier, Kyle Walker, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jude Bellingham, Conor Gallagher, Jordan Henderson, Kalvin Phillips, Declan Rice, Jarrod Bowen, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Harry Kane, James Maddison, Eddie Nketiah, Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka, Ollie Watkins.
      Australia squad: Keanu Baccus, Aziz Behich, Brandon Borrello, Jordan Bos, Martin Boyle, Cameron Burgess, Alessandro Circati, Milos Degenek, Mitchell Duke, Craig Goodwin, Thomas Glover, Jackson Irvine, Massimo Luongo, Awer Mabil. Riley McGree, Connor Metcalfe, Lewis Miller, Andrew Redmayne, Kye Rowles, Mat Ryan, Sam Silvera, Harry Souttar, Ryan Strain.
      What are the odds?
      Match result

      England – 1/7
      Draw – 11/2
      Australia – 14/1

      *Odds courtesy of William Hill and are correct at the time of publication. More

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      Why are the Sidemen not ringside for KSI vs Tommy Fury?

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      KSI takes on Tommy Fury this weekend in a massive Misfits event at the AO Arena in Manchester.Influencer boxing doesn’t get much bigger, with Logan Paul also on the card in bout against Dillon Danis.

      KSI made his return to the boxing ring after nearly three years out in August 2022, picking up four straight wins since then.
      Now he faces his biggest challenge yet, with a potential Jake Paul clash in the offing.
      Fury is the big favourite, however, so KSI will need all the support he can get.
      But his best pals the Sidemen WON’T be ringside to see the fight up close.
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      Why are the Sidemen not ringside for KSI vs Tommy Fury?
      But fear not, Sidemen fans, as the YouTube troupe WILL be in attendance at the AO Arena.
      On a Sidecast episode at the end of September, the Sidemen confirmed that they would be at the fight, but just not ringside.
      The Sidemen will be in a hospitality box instead.
      “We’re in a box,” Miniminter said.
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      Sidemen will be at KSI’s big fight with Tommy FuryCredit: YouTube
      And Zerkaa jokingly added: “We’re not allowed our seats by the ringside, unfortunately. We’ve been demoted as KSI’s friends.
      “We asked, they said no,” Miniminter went on to say. “Not JJ, just to clear that up. Not JJ.”
      Behzinga then said: “Yeah, they would rather sell the seats than let us have them.
      So there you have it, there’s not always a benefit to having friends in high places. More

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      What is Dillon Danis’ jiu jitsu record?

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      DILLON DANIS is all set to face YouTube sensation Logan Paul on the epic Misfits Prime card of KSI vs Tommy Fury – but he made a name for himself through jiu-jitsu.This will be Danis’ first-ever competitive appearance in the boxing ring.

      But the American can be encouraged by Paul not having a fight since his 2021 defeat to boxing legend Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather.
      Furthermore, Danis has plenty of combat sports experience to lean on in the form of jiu-jitsu.
      And SunSport is here to uncover his intriguing record.
      What is Dillon Danis’ jiu-jitsu record?
      Dillon Danis has won a staggering 18 jiu-jitsu contests, but the American has lost almost as many – 16.
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      Danis began training for jiu-jitsu at the young age of 15 following a street fight where he managed to pull off a choke.
      The American star went through the belt system at Jamie Cruz’ academy before moving to New York to train full-time at Marcelo Garcia’s academy in New York.
      By the age of 19, Danis had earned himself a black belt after wins at the sport’s most prestigious competitions.
      And Danis’ career fully took off when he was invited to become a coach and a main grappling partner of MMA legend Conor McGregor ahead of his epic showdown against Nate Diaz in 2016.
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      Dillon Danis helped Conor McGregor prepare for his 2016 victory against Nate DiazCredit: Refer to Caption
      When is Dillon Danis fighting Logan Paul?

      Dillon Danis’ mouthwatering boxing contest will take place THIS Saturday, October 14.
      The main card is scheduled to start at 7pm BST.
      AO Arena in Manchester is the allocated arena for this showdown and it can host approximately 21,000 fans.
      KSI vs Tommy Fury is the main event at the top of the Prime-sponsored card. More

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      Who is Misfits Boxing co-president Mams Taylor and what is his net worth?

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      MAMS Taylor is the co-president of KSI’s boxing promotion Misfits Boxing.The Misfits partnership is set to be one of the most anticipated boxing promotions and it is already attracting massive audiences.
      Mams Taylor (far left), with Nicholai Perrett, Jay Swingler and Kalle Sauerland after a super middleweight fight in March 2023Credit: Getty
      Who is Mams Taylor?
      Mams Taylor is a British boxing promoter, singer, songwriter, manager and producer with more than 66,600 followers on social media (as of October 2023).
      As well as this, Taylor is the President/CEO of talent management company and record label Proper Loud, formerly known as Premier League Music.
      He executive-produced KSI’s debut album, Dissimulation, which debuted at No2 on the UK Album Charts, and represents Grammy-winning songwriter Rico Love.
      In 2022, Taylor was nominated for Manager of the Year at the Music Week Awards.
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      Taylor has written and produced as well as collaborated with a wide list of artists such as Good Charlotte, Blink 182’s Travis Barker and Snoop Dogg. 
      Outside of music, Taylor founded Misfits Boxing with British YouTube sensation KSI, who is also represented by Taylor’s talent management company.
      Taylor, who is of Persian descent, was born and raised in Cricklewood, England.
      What is Mams Taylor’s net worth?
      His estimated net worth is said to be between £2.5million and £4million.
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      Taylor has facilitated major deals for his clients in publishing, recording, and selling of music catalogues.
      His music label, Proper Loud, has achieved an impressive 31 plaques of gold or platinum status.

      How does Mams Taylor know KSI?
      According to Music Week, Brit singer S-X introduced Taylor to un-managed rapper KSI in 2019.
      He signed him with RBC in America and BMG in the UK – and the rest is history.
      In February 2021, the pair announced their first partnership on the creation of record label The Online Takeover. 
      American-British singer Aiyana-Lee and young British rapper Yxng Dave were two early sign-ups to their label. 
      In June 2021, the pair collaborated again with brothers Kalle and Nisse Sauerland of Wasserman Boxing, to create Misfits Boxing.
      Misfits is an emerging crossover boxing promotion, which has already sealed a broadcasting deal with DAZN to broadcast their live events.
      On Saturday, October 14, 2023, in Manchester, KSI and Tommy Fury will feature on the boxing card, alongside fellow YouTube star Logan Paul and MMA’s Dillon Danis.
      Who is Mams Taylor ex-wife Krista Allen?
      Krista Allen is an American actress, model and stand up comic. 
      Allen is best known and most recognised from her work in the television series Days Of Our Lives while also featuring in Baywatch Hawaii.
      She has also made brief cameos in hit television series such as Friends, Hawaii Five-0, and Frasier.   
      Krista and Taylor got married in 2010 but were divorced just two years later in 2012. 
      Krista has one child called Jacob “Jake” Nolan Morritt from her first marriage with Justin Moritt, a production manager.
      What songs did Mams Taylor sing?
      Taylor had a very brief and short music career outside of producing and representing artists, only releasing two songs of his own. 
      The first was LA Girls, which featured Good Charlotte singer Joel Madden and appeared on hit MTV series The Hills.
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      The music video for LA Girls featured UFC Champion Quinton Jackson, and actresses Mila Kunis and Carmen Electra. 
      Taylor’s second and last single was Girls Gotta Girlfriend which featured Snoop Dogg and Bobby Valentino, and was released in 2009.  More

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      Who is Arsenal set-piece coach Nicolas Jover?

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      MIKEL ARTETA brought a familiar name with him from Manchester City for his backroom staff.In the summer of 2021, former City No 2 Arteta raided his old side for colleague Nicolas Jover.
      Nicolas Jover on the touchline for the GunnersCredit: Getty
      Who is Arsenal set-piece coach Nicolas Jover?
      Nicolas Jover is a 41-year-old football manager and analyst, born in Berlin.
      His current role is as Arsenal’s set-piece coach.
      Arsenal brought in Jover after he spent two years at the Etihad following a successful spell with Thomas Frank at Brentford.
      Jover departed the Citizens in the summer of 2021 when his contract expired in June of that year.
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      He worked with Arteta in the same role as the set-piece coach as part of Pep Guardiola’s coaching staff.
      Arteta had said on adding his set-piece coach: “It’s a crucial part of the game nowadays.
      “It’s something you have to dominate and master and we are in that process.”
      Erling Haaland and Kyle Walker caught up in furious clash with Arsenal backroom staff after dramatic loss at EmiratesCredit: Sky Sports
      What happened in the incident with Erling Haaland and Kyle Walker?
      After Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Man City, it appeared that Erling Haaland and Kyle Walker were caught up in a furious altercation with some members of the hosts’ coaching staff as they made their way to the tunnel.
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      Gunners set-piece coach Jover – who joined from City – enraged the duo as they were walking off at The Emirates, minutes after Gabriel Martinelli’s 86th minute winner.
      The Gunners dead-ball expert said something in the direction of the City bench which enraged Walker, who stormed over to confront Jover supported by Haaland.
      A number of City staff and coaches then piled in before Arsenal’s security staff split the two camps and ushered Walker and Haaland down the tunnel – both still clearly upset. More

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      What is Game Mode camera on Sky Sports during Arsenal vs Man City?

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      ARSENAL host Manchester City in a super Sunday classic at the Emirates – and fans will be treated to a new camera angle.The Gunners will be determined to end a horrific run of not beating City in the Premier League since 2015.
      Jack Grealish inspired Man City to a win during their most recent Prem fixture against ArsenalCredit: The Times
      But Pep Guardiola’s men are desperate to reclaim top spot after seeing Tottenham leapfrog them with a 1-0 gruelling away win against Luton.
      And for the first time ever, football lovers will get to see the action unfold on the new Game Mode camera angle.
      What is Game Mode camera on Sky Sports?
      The new Game Mode angle will track the match from line-to-line, similar to the view you would get while playing video games such as EA FC 24.
      It’s unusual name is reportedly as a result of the camera tracking action from side to side in a similar fashion to what fans would experience if they were paying a football video game.
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      It’ll be the first time the new angle has been used by Sky after it was trialed on a WSL match between Arsenal and Liverpool last weekend.
      Fans won’t have to worry about their experience being ruined if they don’t like the new shots as footage from the usual spot will be broadcast on the Sky Sports Premier League channel.
      While the Game Mode camera angle will be broadcast on Sky Sports Football
      What has been said?
      Sky Sports’ director of production, Phil Marshall has said: “We’re very excited to see what ‘Game Mode’ can bring to the overall viewing experience for fans and believe it has great potential when it comes to in-game innovation.”
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      And Premier League head of media operations and innovation, Rachael Nightingale mentioned that: “The Premier League is always looking for ways to enhance the broadcast experience for fans around the world.
      “During this period of testing with Sky Sports and Arsenal, we hope ‘Game Mode’ will provide a new and exciting way to enjoy the action at home.” More

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      Has Dillon Danis pulled out of the Logan Paul fight?

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      Logan Paul is due to fight Dillon Danis at the AO Arena in Manchester on October 14.But a host of social media posts of late have called the bout into question — so has Dillon really pulled out of the fight or not?
      Dillon Danis is due to face Logan Paul on October 14, but recent tweets have led to uncertainty over whether the fight will go aheadCredit: Instagram / @loganpaul via Misfits Boxing / DAZN
      Has Dillon Danis pulled out of the Logan Paul fight?
      Dillon Danis has astonishingly hinted that he’s pulling out of his fight with Logan Paul.
      30-year-old Danis started training in ji jitsu at the age of 15 and is a black belt under Marcelo Garcia, as part of a generation of grapplers produced by the respected Alliance New York Academy.
      In 2016 he was invited to become a coach and main grappling training partner of Conor McGregor ahead of the Notorious’ fight against Nate Diaz for UFC 202.
      Danis has been friends with McGregor ever since.
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      He hasn’t competed in many fights as an MMA fighter, but has an unbeaten record of 2-0 — winning both of his bouts by submission.
      He was set to make his boxing debut later this month in a fight against Logan Paul, until his unexpected online activity called the match-up into question.
      The MMA fighter tweeted a clip of  talking about the pair’s ongoing legal battles, saying: “Logan bragging about lawsuits again he isn’t built for the fight game, this p**** doesn’t deserve me I’m out.”
      In response, Logan said on his Impaulsive podcast: “I’m convinced he’s not going to show up.
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      “The clause is this: If he pulls out because of some sort of injury that he fakes, a doctor of our choosing has to verify the injury.
      “And then if he is indeed faking it, he has to pay $100,000. There is a pull-out clause.”
      Paul added: “He’s broke. This guy sucks. He’s a parasite of the MMA and combat world.
      “That’s why I took the fight initially. If he does show up, I get to be the one. I get to be the one to take an eraser and remove him from existence.
      “His name will never be uttered again. He’ll die that night, twice.”
      Danis’ stand-in, UFC legend Mike Perry, added to the speculation by tweeting a video of himself saying: “It’s official guys, I’m in.”
      SunSport understands Danis is yet to officially withdraw, despite his cryptic social media post and Perry’s claim.
      Danis subsequently followed up with another post on X — the platform previously known as Twitter — saying: “Sheesh you all take everything so seriously.”
      He later tweeted a picture of himself training along with the words: “I’ll be there fight night everyone can calm down”
      And yet another follow-up tweet said: “See you October 14th p**** boy”.
      The final post heavily implies that the fight will in fact go ahead as originally planned, despite all the drama.
      When is the Dillon Danis vs Logan Paul fight?
      Danis will face Paul on the undercard of KSI vs Tommy Fury on Saturday, October 14.
      The fight will take place at the AO Arena in Manchester.
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      You can live stream the action from the DAZN app, where the fight is exclusively available on PPV. More