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      KSI net worth: How much will YouTube boxing star earn for TONIGHT’S Swarmz and Lucas Alvarez Pineda fights?

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      YOUTUBE idol KSI returns to the boxing ring TONIGHT in a double bill main event.The Londoner, who has amassed 39.8million subscribers on his personal YouTube channels, will fight social media star Swarmz and then Mexican pro boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda on the same night.
      KSI is back in the ring on August 27Credit: Getty
      KSI was due to face long-time rival Alex Wassabi, but the American pulled out of the fight through injury.
      The 29-year-old heads into Saturday’s fights off the back of a draw with Logan Paul and then a career-first professional win in the rematch.
      KSI then teamed up with his former rival Paul to create Prime.
      The popular hydration drink is used by sports teams such as Arsenal.
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      Who is KSI and what is his real name?
      KSI was born June 19, 1993, and is an English YouTube personality, rapper, comedian and actor.
      The 29-year-old’s real name is Olajide William “JJ” Olatunji.
      He attended the independent Berkhamsted School alongside future Sideman member and YouTube collaborator Simon Minter, better known as Miniminter.
      KSI – which stands for knowledge, strength, integrity – first arrived on the YouTube scene in 2009, originally posting videos about video games.
      KSI built his empire on YouTube, starting in 2008Credit: Rex
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      How did KSI become famous?
      KSI made the decision to drop out of school in order to pursue his dreams – a decision initially ridiculed by his family who valued higher education.
      Instead, KSI created a YouTube account when he was a teenager, and started to produce entertaining content.
      KSI began recording videos on YouTube in 2008, and they revolved around playing popular video game FIFA.
      He quickly grew a large following, opening up more avenues for his career.
      KSI then branched out into music, while also helping create popular YouTube group the Sidemen.
      He has earned 39.8m YouTube subscribers across his two channels.
      KSI is also a popular musicianCredit: Reuters
      What is KSI’s net worth?
      KSI has a net worth estimated at around £21m, as per Celebrity Net Worth.
      The Brit has a property portfolio worth millions, and has earned billions of views on YouTube.
      KSI is also heavily into crypto.
      His new hydration drink Prime will undoubtedly see his wealth rise.
      The Watford-born Brit has a net worth of £21mCredit: Getty
      How much will KSI earn from the Swarmz and Pineda fights?
      When KSI fought Paul for the second time in 2018 at the Staples Centre, both fighters took home just under £1m.
      And according to Sport Paedia, they expect KSI take home similar from his fights with Swarmz and Pineda.
      KSI will take home a fight purse and then a share of the PPV sales.
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      Opponent Swarmz will also take home a sizeable bag of money.
      Pineda has a net worth of just £126,000 – it is unclear how much the pro will make.
      A news site expects KSI to pocket just under £1m from the fightsCredit: Rex More

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      Why is KSI not fighting Ivan Nikolov?

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      KSI fights TWICE in the same night when he makes his boxing return tonight.The entertainer, 29, faces both Swarmz and then pro boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda, however Pineda was not the original boxing opponent.
      KSI is back in the ring in LondonCredit: Misfits Boxing
      Why is KSI not fighting Ivan Nikolov?
      Originally KSI was announced to fight pro boxer Ivan Nikolov as his boxing opponent in the second half of the main event for Saturday night.
      But Nikolov has since been pulled from the card and replaced by Pineda.
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      This is because Nikolov, 43, has been seen to have neo-Nazi tattoos, causing fan fury.
      A “white power” tattoo is seen on his stomach and on his left forearm, Nikolov has a tattoo of the words “Blood & Honour”.
      That is the name of a neo-Nazi skinhead group formed in England in the 1980s.
      Also in between the words is a triskele symbol, a three-pointed swastika which was the logo for the group.
      Nikolov also has a Schutzstaffel logo on his right arm, which was the police and military force of the Nazi Party, who pledged an oath of loyalty to Germany’s ex-dictator Adolf Hitler.
      His neo-Nazi tattoos were pointed out by one of his previous opponents, Daniel Blenda Dos Santos, who slammed the boxer after winning their fight in April.
      Dos Santos said: “When I saw his tattoos, some of them racist in nature, I wanted to hurt him.”
      KSI, 29, responded to the allegations on his YouTube channel and confirmed Nikolov was replaced due to his tattoos.
      He said: “He’s a white supremacist
      “Ivan isn’t my opponent anymore. He has been removed.
      “The matchmaker also got fired for allowing this to happen in the first place. But yes, my new opponent is Luis Alcaraz Pineda.”
      KSI fights twice in one nightCredit: Rex
      KSI vs Swarmz and Pineda FULL CARD

      KSI vs Luis Alcaraz Pineda (main event from 10pm UK time)
      FaZe Temperrr vs Slim
      King Kenny vs FaZe Sensei
      Deji vs Fousey
      Sam Hyde vs IAMTHMPSN
      Salt Papi vs Andy Warski
      Deen the Great vs Evil Hero
      KSI vs Swarmz (first fight from 7.10pm)

      What TV channel is KSI fight on and can it be live streamed?

      KSI vs Swarmz and Pineda will be shown live on DAZN PPV in the UK.
      The fight will cost £11.99 to watch, on top of your £7.99-a-month subscription.
      You can live stream the event from the DAZN app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      DAZN’s coverage begins from 7pm.

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      KSI fight EXACT start time – what time are the ring walks tonight for Swarmz and Luis Pineda bouts?

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      KSI is fighting TWO different people on the same night TONIGHT as the entertainer makes his big boxing comeback.And in his way are both Swarmz and Mexico pro boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda in a HUGE night at London’s o2 Arena.
      Rapper Swarmz is first up for KSI tonight
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      After KSI’s original scrap with Alex Wassabi was nixed, there was a scramble to get a new, credible opponent in for JJ.
      Rapper Swarmz was drafted in to compete with KSI, having never fought in the ring before.
      After some dissatisfaction from fans a second opponent, to fight KSI on the very same night, was arranged.
      Ivan Nikolov, who had a winning record as a pro boxer, was picked. But Nikolov was removed from the event after he was found to have neo-Nazi tattoos and and white supremacist beliefs.
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      What times are KSI’s fights tonight?
      KSI will fight Swarmz at 7.10pm UK time tonight to open up his OWN show.
      Then KSI will return for the main event against Luis Alcaraz Pineda at 10pm.
      London’s o2 Arena plays host, with each fight 3×3 minute rounds.
      KSI is making his big boxing return
      What live stream and TV channel are KSI’s fights on?
      KSI vs Swarmz and Luis Alcaraz Pineda will be broadcast live on DAZN PPV.
      The show costs £11.99 to purchase on top of a £7.99 DAZN subscription.
      DAZN’s coverage begins at 7pm.
      Who is on the KSI undercard?
      KSI’s brother Deji is the chief support when he takes on Fousey in his fourth fight.
      Though so far there has only been defeats in his previous three bouts – to Jake Paul, Vinnie Hacker and Alex Wassabi.

      KSI vs Luis Alcaraz Pineda (main event from 10pm UK time)
      FaZe Temperrr vs Slim
      King Kenny vs FaZe Sensei
      Deji vs Fousey
      Sam Hyde vs IAMTHMPSN
      Salt Papi vs Andy Warski
      Deen the Great vs Evil Hero
      KSI vs Swarmz (from 7.10pm)

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      King Kenny vs FaZe Sensei – start time, live stream, ring walks for fight on KSI undercard

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      KING KENNY continues his boxing career on the undercard of KSI vs Swarmz and Luis Alcaraz Pineda.Kenny had the win on his debut boxing bout OVERTURNED to a loss back in March, when he fought on the Deji vs Alex Wassabi card.
      King Kenny faces FaZe Sensei on the KSI undercard
      And it’s another member of the FaZe clan up this time for Kenny, when he faces FaZe Sensei.
      The original fight which was overturned to a loss in March was against FaZe Temperrr, who also fights on this weekend’s KSI card.
      Also on the big card is Deji against Fousey, before KSI headlines vs pro boxer Pineda.
      KSI also opens up his OWN show when he faces Swarmz shortly after 7pm UK time.
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      When is King Kenny vs FaZe Sensei?
      King Kenny vs FaZe Sensei takes place on the undercard of KSI vs Swarmz and Pineda.
      KSI opens up his the show at 7.10pm UK time against Swarmz, and then Pineda to close the event at around 10pm.
      Expect Kenny vs Sensei at around 8pm.
      KSI headlines…and opens up the showCredit: Reuters
      Who is on the KSI undercard?
      KSI’s younger brother Deji is the chief support when he takes on Fousey in what will be his fourth pro fight.
      Though so far there has only been losses in his previous three bouts – to Jake Paul, Vinnie Hacker and Alex Wassabi.

      KSI vs Luis Alcaraz Pineda
      Faze Temperrr vs Slim
      King Kenny vs Faze Sensei
      Deji vs Fousey
      Sam Hyde vs IAMTHMPSN
      Salt Papi vs Andy Warski
      Deen the Great vs Evil Hero
      KSI vs Swarmz

      What live stream and TV channel is King Kenny vs FaZe Sensei on?
      King Kenny vs FaZe Sensei is part of the televised KSI card on DAZN PPV.
      The event will be available to purchase on DAZN for £11.99, on top of a £7.99 DAZN subscription.
      DAZN begin their coverage at 7pm UK time.
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      Why is KSI fighting TWO opponents on the same night, how many rounds will there be?

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      KSI is back in the ring this weekend for the first time in nearly three years – but he’s having two fights in the same night. The YouTube sensation hasn’t fought since a points win over Logan Paul in November 2019.
      KSI will take on TWO opponents this weekend at the O2 ArenaCredit: Reuters
      But now he’s back and looking fitter than ever, ready to fight in his hometown London at the O2 Arena.
      KSI was originally supposed to be fighting Alex Wassabi, but the clash was scrapped because of an injury to the latter.
      But fans fear not, as the 29-year-old is set to fight TWICE on the card instead.

      Why is KSI fighting twice this weekend, how many rounds will there be?
      After KSI’s original scrap with Wassabi was nixed, there was a scramble to get a new, credible opponent in for JJ.
      Rapper Swarmz was drafted in to compete with KSI, having never fought in the ring before.
      After some dissatisfaction from fans a second opponent, to fight KSI on the very same night, was arranged.
      Ivan Nikolov, who had a winning record as a pro boxer, was picked.
      But Nikolov was removed from the event after he was found to have neo-Nazi tattoos and and white supremacist beliefs.
      Fight poster for KSI vs SWARMZCredit: @misfitsboxing
      So instead of Nikolov, professional boxer Luis Pineda was brought in.
      KSI will open the card with his clash against Pineda, before competing in the main event against Swarmz.
      Both fights will be three rounds each.
      “I replaced my second opponent because… he’s a white supremacist,” KSI said.
      “Ivan isn’t my opponent anymore. He has been removed.
      “The matchmaker also got fired for allowing this to happen in the first place. But yes, my new opponent is Luis Alcarez Pineda.
      “He has a better record to be honest, 2-5, so he hasn’t lost as many times as Ivan. He’s Mexican, younger as well, 23.”
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      Who is Charles Leclerc’s girlfriend Charlotte Sine and when did Ferrari F1 star start dating her?

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      CHARLES LECLERC is in full swing at Ferrari as he looks to challenge Max Verstappen for the F1 title.And while promising things are expected of him inside the car, the Monegasque has had a huge charge off the track – boasting a new girlfriend in Charlotte Sine.
      Leclerc and Sine have only recently started dating following his break-up with ex Giada Gianni
      Who is Charlotte Sine?
      Charlotte is a Monegasque resident and current architecture student.
      She has lived in Monaco all her life, with her new boyfriend also hailing from the principality.
      Charlotte was born on September 19, 1999, and speaks French, English and Italian.
      She is on Instagram with nearly 33k followers – regularly posting photos of her travels and with Leclerc.
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      Charlotte Sine regularly posts of her travels around the world on her Instagram account
      Sine is a Monaco native, also home to her boyfriend and F1 star Leclerc
      When did they start dating?
      It’s no secret that the pair are dating, with Charlotte’s Instagram showing posts of the pair together.
      Although the first photo shared was taken 10 weeks back – they have reportedly been dating for a few months.
      Leclerc however, has not yet posted any pictures with his new girlfriend in-sighting a potential ‘secret relationship’.
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      Sine is an architectural student
      Who is Charles Leclerc’s ex?
      Charles Leclerc’s ex may be a face more familiar to fans of the Monaco driver.
      Charles dated Italian-born Giada Gianni, spending over four years together and were rumoured to have been engaged.
      But it was reported that the Ferrari star broke up with Giada to focus on his Formula One career – with the Italian stating in an Instagram video: “Charles left me. He wants to devote himself only to Ferrari.”
      But the Formula One driver did not take long to form a relationship with his new girlfriend Charlotte.

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      KSI fight – date, UK start time, live stream, PPV price, TV channel and undercard for Swarmz and Luis Pineda fights

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      WHY fight once when you can just have two for the price of one? KSI is BACK in the ring and is so keen… he’s fighting TWICE.The YouTuber’s original opponent Alex Wassabi had to pull out because of an injury sustained in his training camp, and he now faces rapper Swarmz and then Mexican pro boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda in a double bill main event.
      KSI is having two fights in one night
      KSI is making his HUGE boxing comeback
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      Wassabi wrote on Instagram: “With all these rumours going around, there’s only two things that are true.
      “I’ve recently suffered a serious injury and I will be back very soon.
      “You don’t play with concussions. New fight date announcement on the way.”
      So KSI will face BOTH Swarmz and Pineda instead, and that’s despite Jake Paul’s calls for HIM to be chosen as the Brit’s next opponent.
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      When is KSI vs Swarmz and Pineda?

      KSI’s fights with Swarmz and Pineda will go ahead on Saturday, August 27.
      KSI opens up his own show to fight Swarmz at 7.10pm, and then closes it against Pineda at around 10pm BST.
      Pineda has a pro record of 2 wins and 5 losses. 
      The fight will be held at the O2 Arena in London.

      What TV channel is KSI fight on and can it be live streamed?

      KSI vs Swarmz and Pineda will be shown live on DAZN PPV in the UK.
      The fight will cost £11.99 to watch, on top of your £7.99-a-month subscription.
      You can live stream the event from the DAZN app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

      KSI vs Swarmz and Pineda FULL CARD

      KSI vs Luis Alcaraz Pineda
      Faze Temper vs TBA
      King Kenny vs Faze Sensei
      Deji vs Fousey
      Sam Hyde vs IAMTHMPSN
      Salt Papi vs Andy Warski
      Deen the Great vs Evil Hero
      KSI vs Swarmz

      Why is KSI not fighting Ivan Nikolov?
      Originally KSI was announced to fight pro boxer Ivan Nikolov as his boxing opponent in the secondary main event.
      But Nikolov has since been pulled from the card and replaced by Pineda.
      This is because Nikolov, 43, has been seen to have neo-Nazi tattoos, causing fan fury.
      A “white power” tattoo is seen on his stomach and on his left forearm, Nikolov has a tattoo of the words “Blood & Honour”.
      That is the name of a neo-Nazi skinhead group formed in England in the 1980s.
      Also in between the words is a triskele symbol, a three-pointed swastika which was the logo for the group.
      Nikolov also has a Schutzstaffel logo on his right arm, which was the police and military force of the Nazi Party, who pledged an oath of loyalty to Germany’s ex-dictator Adolf Hitler.
      His neo-Nazi tattoos were pointed out by one of his previous opponents, Daniel Blenda Dos Santos, who slammed the boxer after winning their fight in April.
      Dos Santos said: “When I saw his tattoos, some of them racist in nature, I wanted to hurt him.”
      KSI, 28, responded to the allegations on his YouTube channel and confirmed Nikolov was replaced due to his tattoos.
      He said: “He’s a white supremacist
      “Ivan isn’t my opponent anymore. He has been removed.
      “The matchmaker also got fired for allowing this to happen in the first place. But yes, my new opponent is Luis Alcaraz Pineda.”
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      What has been said?
      “Just wanna say that at the end of the day, the one of the main goals of this first fight was to get rid of ring rust,” KSI said after the announcement.
      “I wanted to prove to myself that I’m a better boxer than I’ve portrayed in the past. If you wanna see, fine.
      “If not, fine. I’m still doing it anyway. There are still many good fights on this card that I’m excited to see.
      “We are the only YouTube boxing event happening this summer.
      “We’ve had many things try to disrupt this event but still we stand. This is a long term play, and I’ll happily take a small L now for a big W later.”
      Jake Paul, however, has had a few things to say about the fight.
      “KSI vs Swampz… Dod’t they have music together?” he wrote on Twitter.
      “He’s fighting someone who has never fought before and that is his friend…
      “This fight should for free.” More

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      When is the Europa League final and where is it being held?

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      THE Europa League is back!The group stage draw gets underway today with both Manchester United and Arsenal in Pot 1 and ready to find out their early opponents.
      The Europa League trophy was won by Eintracht Frankfurt last seasonCredit: Getty
      Frankfurt won last year’s competition with a penalty shootout win over Rangers in their Seville final.
      But Roma are in this year’s edition, having won the Europa Conference League earlier this year to qualify.
      Jose Mourinho would relish the chance to face old side United at some stage of the competition.
      When is the Europa League final?
      The Europa League final will take place on Wednesday, May 31.
      The game will get going from 8pm UK time.
      Where is it being held?
      Last season’s Europa League final took place at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan stadium in Sevilla.
      Next year, it will take place in a much bigger stadium.
      The Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary, will play host to the Europa League final.
      The stadium can hold up to 65,000 fans and hosted four Euro 2020 games last summer.
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      What do the Europa League winners get?
      Winners of the final will be granted a guaranteed place in the 2023/2024 Champions League competition.
      And they will take on the winners of the Champions League for a chance to secure the UEFA Super Cup just before the new season gets underway. More