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      Who is YouTuber Ryan Taylor and why has his fight on the KSI vs Tommy Fury undercard been cancelled?

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      YOUTUBE BMX star and boxer Ryan Taylor was set for a rematch with Swarmz on Saturday. But who is the YouTuber, and why has the fight been cancelled?
      Ryan Taylor in action during a match with Slim at Utilita Arena Sheffield on October 15, 2022.Credit: Getty
      Who is YouTuber Ryan Taylor?
      Ryan Taylor is a BMX rider born on March 18, 1993. 
      Although now based in Dubai, the 30-year-old was raised in Walsall in the West Midlands. 
      Ryan shares BMX content with his 2.5 million subscribers on YouTube, where his videos have racked up over 480 million total views. 
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      The YouTuber set up his channel in 2011 but is also prolific on other social media sites like  Instagram, where he has amassed over 650,000 followers, and Facebook where he has more than 130,000 followers.
      Ryan’s brother, Pat Casey, was also a BMX rider but tragically died in a motorbike accident in June 2023. 
      Ryan had a son named Knoxx Mateo with golfer and content creator Karol Priscilla before the pair split up in late 2018.
      What is Ryan Taylor’s boxing record?
      Ryan’s boxing record currently stands at 0 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw. 
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      The cruiserweight, also known as “The Headbutt King” made his debut in March 2022 in an exhibition bout against DK Money. 
      Ryan’s last match was against rapper and boxer Swarmz — the pair fought at the OVO Wembley Arena on the undercard of KSI’s clash with FaZe Temperrr in January 2023.
      Swarmz won the fight in a first-round TKO after a referee stoppage, thanks to severe swelling around Ryan’s right eye.
      Why has Ryan Taylor’s fight on the KSI vs Tommy Fury undercard been cancelled?
      Ryan was hoping to take his revenge in a rematch, on the Tommy Fury vs KSI undercard on Saturday night in Manchester, after Swarmz beat him in early 2023. 
      But Misfit Boxing’s prime card has suffered a huge blow as according to Happy Punch Promotions, the Dubai-based BMX star has been arrested just days before the much-anticipated rematch. 
      Misfits have confirmed to SunSport that the match has been cancelled, but it is not yet known why Ryan has been arrested. 
      Misfit Boxing—co-owned by KSI—are now seeking a replacement for the fight.
      Swarmz took to Twitter to criticise the YouTuber following the cancellation, saying: “ I exposed this man hes a wet wipe. Why only now you go and get arrested lool. I want you to prove you got arrested this sounds like the same excuses you used in our first fight. Your not ready for youtube boxing QUIT NOW… TIMEWASTER!!!!”
      Fans and critics also had a lot to say about the last-minute cancellation and arrest.
      One boxing fan said: “WE NEED AN ASAP REPLACEMENT IF THSST THE CASE.”
      Another said: “Crazy way of ducking a fight fairs.”
      Another chimed in: “Man’s that petrified of Swarmz he went and got himself arrested so he didn’t have to fight.”
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      The KSI clash against Tommy Fury is Saturday night’s Misfits Prime headline fight, taking place at the Manchester Arena.
      Logan Paul is also returning in the co-main event against jiu-jitsu champion and MMA star Dillon Danis, in a high-profile grudge match. More

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      KSI vs Tommy Fury commentators: Who will be on the panel for epic Manchester bout?

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      KSI and Tommy Fury are all set to face off at the top of an action-packed Misfits Prime bill – but the commentary panel is just as exciting.Prime owner KSI will be determined to make up for a controversial elbow on Joe Fournier which saw him stripped of his win in May.
      KSI got stripped of his win against Joe FournierCredit: Getty
      And the YouTube icon expressed how confident he is by claiming that he could beat Fury after chugging “15 pints” of beer.
      However, the baby brother of Tyson Fury should have the wind in his sails as he goes into this fight fresh from a huge victory over social media star Jake Paul.
      Furthermore, Fury’s incredible body transformation has proved that he is taking this fight more seriously than ever.
      But aside from the huge fight, the commentary is just as important and SunSport has all the info on who is on the panel.
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      Who is on commentary for KSI vs Tommy Fury?
      Ariel Helwani, Ade Oladipo and Olivia Buzaglo will be the main hosts of the epic event.
      Chris Eubank Jr and Idris Virgo have been selected to be on punditry duties.
      And the commentators in line for KSI vs Tommy Fury is Todd Grisham and The Coach.

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      What time is KSI vs Tommy Fury?
      KSI’s thrilling bout against Tommy Fury will take place from approximately 11:30pm BST on Saturday, October 14.
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      However, this depends on the length of the undercard bouts.
      DAZN will be broadcasting the huge fight at a price of £19.99 but it will also be shown in various cinemas across the UK.
      What is the FULL card?
      Here are all the confirmed fights on the night:

      MAIN EVENT: KSI vs Tommy Fury 
      Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis 
      Deen the Great vs Walid Sharks
      King Kenny vs Anthony Taylor
      Whindersson Nunes vs My Mate Nate
      Wassabi Lmao (Alex Wassabi & NichLmao) vs Los Pineda Coladas (Luis Alcaraz Pineda & BDave) – tag team match
      Chase DeMoor vs Tempo Arts
      S-X vs DTG
      Astrid Wett vs Alexia Grace
      Salt Papi vs Slim More

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      Who is Walid Sharks and what is his boxing record?

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      BOXER Walid Sharks is part of the huge all-star-studded Misfits Boxing Prime Card Event.Sharks’ highly anticipated rematch against Deen the Great is set to be an explosive bout.
      Boxer Walid Sharks is a social media star turned boxerCredit: Instagram
      Who is Walid Sharks?
      Walid Muhesein, also known as Walid Sharks, is an online social media star-turned-boxer. 
      He was born on April 15, 2004, in Syria.
      With 441k followers on Instagram and over 550k followers on TikTok the boxer has quite the following already. 
      Walid will return to the ring on October 14, 2023, to face rival Deen the Great as part of the must-watch Misfits Boxing Prime Card. 
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      Walid and Deen the Great will feature as one of the 11 flights on the undercard, before the highly anticipated KSI showdown with Tommy Fury, and Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis gets underway. 
      What is Walid Sharks boxing record?
      Sharks has a boxing record of 3-1-0 with two KOs and one win by unanimous decision under his belt already. 
      His last fight was in July 2023, in which he secured a win over Yuddygangtv also known as YouTuber Elijah Smith.
      The boxer has only lost one fight in his career.
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      Did Walid Sharks beat Deen the Great?
      Sharks only defeat was at the hands of Deen the Great, real name Nurideen Shabazz.
      Their clash took place on November 19, 2022.
      There were multiple knockdowns during the fight which was part of the Misfits Boxing X Series 003 event. 
      Sharks looked dominant until the sudden finish in the third round when he was KO’d by Deen.
      Nearly a year later, they will go head-to-head on the undercard of KSI vs Tommy Fury on October 14, 2023.
      They have both notched wins since then, but with their long-lasting feud and rivalry, it leaves it open for Sharks to even up the series.
      Sharks has never beaten Deen the Great.
      The last time the pair met was in a Misfits Boxing tag team boxing experiment in July 2023.
      Deen and Sharks were paired up as teammates, despite their well-known feud. 
      The explosive duo took on Yuddygang TV and Ayye Pap in the co-main event of Misfits Boxing X Series 008. 
      After four rounds the unlikely pairing secured the win via a unanimous decision.
      The animosity between the two looked to have disappeared and a truce drawn.
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      However, in a bizarre and shocking turn of events, Deen the Great and Sharks ending up having a mass brawl whilst awaiting confirmation of the results, with their teams required to pull them both apart.
      The mass brawl went viral and has since ignited several reactions and built much anticipation for their next meeting on October 14, 2023. More

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      Misfits Prime card press conference – how to watch live stream for FREE

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      WE are counting down the hours until the huge Misfits Prime card gets underway – but fans will be treated to a mouthwatering press conference first.YouTube legend KSI is all set to fight undefeated boxing star Tommy Fury at the top of the bill.
      KSI and Tommy Fury will go to battle THIS SaturdayCredit: PA
      And KSI’s Prime partner Logan Paul will go to war with MMA star Dillon Danis.
      However, there’s a huge Misfits Prime card press conference that the celebrities have to participate in, and here is how you can watch it for FREE.
      How can I watch the Misfits Prime card press conference for FREE?

      Fans can tune in to the Misfits Prime card press conference for FREE on the MisFits YouTube boxing channel.
      It will take place on Thursday, October 12.
      The huge presser is scheduled to get underway at 5pm BST.

      What is the FULL card?
      Fans are all gearing up to see KSI vs Tommy Fury and Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis.
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      But Astrid Wett is also finally set to get her shot at revenge since Alexia Grace slammed her through a table before their postponed fight in July.

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      MAIN EVENT: KSI vs Tommy Fury 
      Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis 
      Salt Papi vs Slim Albaher
      Deen the Great vs Walid Sharks
      King Kenny vs Anthony Taylor
      Whindersson Nunes vs My Mate Nate
      Wassabi Lmao (Alex Wassabi & NichLmao) vs Los Pineda Coladas (Luis Alcaraz Pineda & BDave) – tag team match
      Swarmz vs Ryan Taylor
      Chase DeMoor vs Tempo Arts
      Astrid Wett (c) vs Alexia Grace
      S-X vs DTG More

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      When is the Lionel Messi documentary? Release date, how to stream and TV channel

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      World Cup winner and global superstar Lionel Messi has a new Apple TV+ documentary out now.The series follows Messi – fresh off the back of a starring role in leading Argentina to a first World Cup since 1986 – at Inter Miami in the MLS.
      Lionel Messi after a 1-0 loss to Cincinnati in the MLS on SundayCredit: Reuters
      ‘Messi meets America’ will primarily follow the 36-year-old but will also feature his new team-mates heavily as well as other figures such as David Beckham – the club’s owner.
      When will ‘Messi meets America’ be released?
      The documentary has already released its first three episodes globally – with further episodes being released three weeks later – on November 1.
      Which TV channel is it on and can I live stream it?

      Messi meets America is currently available to stream on Apple TV+.
      The streaming service costs £6.99/month.
      You can watch on your mobile, tablet, PC, games console or Sky Q box with the official app.
      Non-subscribers can watch the first episode for FREE as long as they have an Apple ID login.

      What teams has Lionel Messi played for?
      Messi made his debut for Spanish side Barcelona in 2004 and quickly made a name for himself as a dribbling sensation – winning his first LaLiga in the same season.
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      He exploded into the world stage in the 2008-09 season where he played a key role in Barcelona winning their first-ever Treble – scoring in the Champions League final against Manchester United.
      The Argentine went on to win ten domestic leagues and two more Champions Leagues – as well as several Ballon D’Ors and breaking numerous goal-scoring records.
      But due to financial issues at Barcelona, Messi was sold to Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2021 in order to offload his salary on to the shoulders of the Qatari-owned club.
      Where is Lionel Messi now?
      Messi joined Inter Miami in the summer from PSG after a turbulent and relatively unsuccessful two-year stint in the French capital.
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      The former Barcelona superstar played in the Leagues Cup before the start of the MLS season – where he finished as the top scorer with ten goals in seven games.
      And he has already opened his account in the MLS this season with a goal and two assists in his first five matches. More

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      Who is Lionel Messi’s bodyguard Yassine Chueko ?

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      AS one of the biggest names in football, it comes as no surprise that Lionel Messi has his own bodyguard.Meet Yassine Chueko – the bodyguard for the Argentine professional football player.
      Lionel Messi’s bodyguard jumps in to save the footballer from a fan on the pitchCredit: Getty
      Who is Lionel Messi’s bodyguard Yassine Chueko?
      The bodyguard of Lionel Messi goes by the name Yassine Chueko.
      He is a former soldier of the United States Army and has served in Iraq and Afghanistan as a Navy Seal, according to La Nacion.
      Chueko is on Instagram and has shared several videos of himself, involved in Mixed Martial Arts, and also trying his hand at fights.
      He has over 217,000 followers, including Messi and his former teammate at Paris Saint-Germain, Sergio Ramos.
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      How long has Yassine Chueko been the bodyguard of Lionel Messi?
      Chueko was recommended by former England captain and co-owner of Inter Miami, David Beckham to be Messi’s bodyguard.
      However, he is not the only one with the responsibility to keep the footballer safe.
      There is reportedly a team of 50 members, led by Chueko, which works round the clock to ensure Messi is kept safe during his time in Maimi.
      During matches, his responsibilities include patrolling the pitch’s perimeter and monitoring Messi’s every movement.
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      Chueko has been an internet sensation ever since Messi arrived in Miami.
      His unwavering commitment to ensuring the Inter Miami captain’s safety has been recognised by fans.
      On October 8, 2023, the bodyguard was seen prowling the touchline at matches, ready to pounce if any supporter tried to get close to the footballer.
      Following the end of the game against Cincinnati, one young supporter raced onto the pitch in the hope of getting a selfie with Messi.
      However, they were quickly intercepted by Chueko as he jumped in to lead away the young fan.
      Despite rushing in to stop the fan Chueko was praised for his reaction after then letting the child meet his hero and take a selfie.
      Fans also noticed the bodyguard sprinting up to the touchline during the game to remain close to the Argentina star.
      How much does Yassine Chueko earn as Lionel Messi’ bodyguard?
      Chueko is reportedly paid $250,000 (£198,000) annually to watch over Messi.
      However, other reports suggest his salary could actually be upwards of $3 – $3.5million.
      As he is providing round-the-clock protection, it’s likely the higher end of the scale.
      Chueko has also been offered a salary of up to $50,000 to become My.Club’s Martial Arts Ambassador. 
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      In an attempt to entice him further, My.Club Vice President Mike Ford said that he could “earn even more by selling content, performing custom requests, or providing 1:1 consultations via video calls”.
      In an open letter on the company’s website, Ford said: “Please get back to me at your earliest convenience. I’d love to hire you ASAP.” More

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      Who are Lionel Messi’s children Ciro, Thiago and Mateo and did he have them all with wife Antonela Roccuzzo?

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      LIONEL MESSI made his family proud by inspiring Argentina to their first World Cup triumph since 1986.The Argentina star had some very important fans in the crowd in the form of wife Antonela Rocuzzo and their three children Ciro, Thiago and Mateo.
      Lionel Messi with his wife and three children after Argentina won the World Cup in Qatar 2022Credit: REUTERS
      Who are Lionel Messi’s children?
      Lionel Messi and Antonela have three sons after welcoming Ciro into the world on March 10, 2018.
      Their first son, Thiago, was born in 2012 and Mateo followed in 2015.
      To announce his (at the time) girlfriend’s first pregnancy, Messi placed the ball under his shirt after scoring in Argentina’s 4-0 win against Ecuador.
      The football legend and his family now live in Miami following the Argentine’s mega-money move to David Beckham’s Inter Miami in July 2023.
      Messi with his wife and childrenCredit: Instagram @leomessi
      When did Messi marry Antonela Roccuzzo?
      Messi has been in a relationship with Antonela Roccuzzo since he was 20 but they have known each other since they were five.
      The pair married at a luxury hotel named Hotel City Center in Rosario in front of about 260 guests on June, 30 2017.
      The pair married in 2017 in front of 260 guestsCredit: AP:Associated Press
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      KSI vs Tommy Fury undercard: Misfits Prime card in FULL including Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis in huge double main event

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      KSI and Tommy Fury will headline a star-studded Misfits Prime card on Saturday night.The internet sensation will be hoping to defy the doubters and beat the Mancunian on his home turf.

      Misfits Boxing co-founder KSI fought Joe Fournier on his last appearance in the ring, but the bout was deemed a no-contest after the YouTube star landed a controversial ‘elbow’ to originally claim a KO win.
      Meanwhile, Tommy Fury became the first person to beat Jake Paul in Saudi Arabia back in February after claiming the win on points.
      Also on the Prime card will see Logan Paul settle his longstanding internet feud with former MMA star Dillon Danis.
      The two have been going back and forth on social media since the fight was announced, and they will finally go head-to-head on Saturday night in Manchester.
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      Who is on the KSI vs Tommy Fury undercard?
      Alongside KSI vs Tommy Fury and Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis, the Prime card features a number of mouth-watering bouts.
      Astrid Wett will face off with OnlyFans rival Alexia Grace once and for all after their fight in July was cancelled after Grace rugby tackled Wett through a table.
      Misfit Boxing regulars Salt Papi, Swarmz, King Kenny and Anthony Taylor will all get the chance to showcase their boxing ability on the main stage in Manchester.
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      Card in full (subject to change):

      MAIN EVENT: KSI vs Tommy Fury 
      Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis 
      Salt Papi vs Slim Albaher
      Deen the Great vs Walid Sharks
      King Kenny vs Anthony Taylor
      Whindersson Nunes vs My Mate Nate
      Wassabi Lmao (Alex Wassabi & NichLmao) vs Los Pineda Coladas (Luis Alcaraz Pineda & BDave) – tag team match
      Swarmz vs Ryan Taylor
      Chase DeMoor vs Tempo Arts
      Astrid Wett (c) vs Alexia Grace
      S-X vs DTG

      When is KSI vs Tommy Fury?

      Fury’s clash with KSI will take place this weekend on Saturday, October 14.
      The fight will be held at the AO Arena in Manchester.
      Ring-walks for the man event are expected to get going from around 10.30pm BST.
      You can expect the main card to start at 7pm BST. More