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    I was homeless and stripping for cash before turning to MMA… now I’m one of the biggest boxing influencers in world

    ANTHONY TAYLOR was stripping for cash and sleeping rough before turning to MMA… now he is a star of influencer boxing. Taylor was 25 when he began training for MMA in 2013, going on to have over ten amateur bouts in two years.
    Anthony Taylor was once a stripper before professional fightingCredit: @anthony_prettyboy
    He is now a star of influencer boxingCredit: @anthony_prettyboy
    Anthony Taylor celebrates his last winCredit: Getty
    But after moving to Los Angeles, the American fell on hard times and took a job stripping to earn money.
    Taylor, 34, told SunSport: “I was a stripper, I had nothing. 
    “I wasn’t doing nothing with my life, I was homeless, nowhere to go and I was stripping. I was just enjoying life as a bum who had no goals, nothing.” 
    Taylor relocated from Alameda in California to LA to train with coach Antonio McKeee and his champion son AJ.
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    It was AJ – working security at a gentleman’s club – who got Taylor the male stripping job through a bartender who also worked there.
    He revealed: “It was all men who danced and nothing but women who came in. 
    “It was kind of like Magic Mike. And that’s how I got into it, I did it for a couple months, made really good money and kept at it.”
    Taylor earned up to $300 a night (£230) to take his kit off and also drove Uber but still he was without a home.
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    He went from sleeping on benches, sofa surfing and even staying in one of his coach’s gyms to get by.
    Taylor remembered: “Those times were low, the lowest times of my life.
    “Having to endure that for such a long period of time really moulded the person I am now. 
    “I was able to go through that experience and live it and understand it. Now in my life, I can say, I don’t ever wanna be there again. 
    “That low, no friends, no family, nothing. I don’t want to experience that again, so I’ll build my own family, build my own friends. I build my foundation and talent.” 
    Eventually, Taylor’s MMA career picked up and by 2018 he was fighting regularly enough and living with his trainer Antonio.
    Taylor notched five wins in a row in the cage, which caught the attention of the UFC.
    He was told should he win twice more, a deal with MMA’s premier promotion would be on the table.
    Jake Paul with Anthony TaylorCredit: Instagram @anthony_prettyboy
    Anthony Taylor is an ex-sparring partner of Jake Paul’sCredit: @anthony_prettyboy
    But then, a phone call would change the course Taylor’s life and career forever.
    He said: “Jake Paul’s coach BJ Flores calls me, ‘Hey, you wanna be Jake’s sparring partner, great opportunity, you’ll make some good money, invest it. Get you in the scene.’
    “That’s how I got into the scene with Jake Paul.” 
    Taylor left behind his UFC ambitions to join Paul’s camp, as the YouTuber-turned boxer made his mark in the sport.
    He was a sparring partner before Paul beat ex-MMA champions Ben Askren, 38, and Tyron Woodley, 41.
    From there, Taylor also got the chance to fight on Paul’s undercard twice, losing to Tommy Fury, 24, and Chris Avila, 30.
    But his time in the camp pushed his profile to new heights and saw him feature on several influencer boxing shows.
    Taylor said: “Coming into the scene, Jake helped put me on. 
    Tommy Fury beat Anthony Taylor in August 2021Credit: Getty
    Anthony Taylor also lost to Chris AvilaCredit: Amanda Westcott/SHOWTIME
    “But from there on I was able to use my own platform and make myself grow self efficiently. I give Jake credit for getting me into the game and I appreciate it. 
    “But also, I have to give myself credit because, yeah he can put you on but you have to keep doing what you’re doing so you can stay on.”
    Life could have been so much different had Taylor focussed on the UFC instead of crossover boxing – but does he feel he made the correct call?
    Taylor responded: “I wouldn’t say I made the right choice, I just stumbled into it at the right time. 
    “And I manifested this. I said I’d be one of the biggest influencers in the world and now I am, baby.” 
    Taylor returns on Saturday night in Nashville on a Misfits Boxing card, promoted by superstar KSI.
    And he faces rival Paul Bamba, 33, known for his cancelled bout with Fury last year and recent loss to Avila.
    The stakes are high for Taylor, who is coming off a win over TikTok sensation Salt Papi, but he insists 5-3 Bamba is no match for him.
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    He said: “I stop him. He doesn’t have anything that poses a threat to me in the ring.
    “It’s not like he’s going to show me something I haven’t seen before.” 
    Salt Papi was beaten by Anthony TaylorCredit: Getty
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    OnlyFans star Elle Brooke forced to fight her own SISTER Emily after getting battered in first boxing loss at Kingpyn

    ONLYFANS star Elle Brooke will be forced to fight her own SISTER Emily after getting battered in first boxing loss at Kingpyn.The 25-year-old adult star went toe-to-toe with TikToker Jully Poca in the semi-finals of the KingPyn influencer boxing tournament on Saturday night.
    The Brooke sisters have allegedly agreed to face each other this yearCredit: Instagram
    Elle suffered her first defeat last night as she lost to Jully PocaCredit: Rex
    Emily was also beaten by 6ar6ie6 at the 3Arena in DublinCredit: Rex
    And the two put on a thriller for the crowd in Dublin’s 3Arena, which was packed full of Poca’s Brazilian faithful.
    The pair left it all out there after five rounds but Elle fell victim to a points defeat.
    She was left battered and bruised after the loss but fans online hailed it as the best fight of all time between two female influencers.
    Elle was taunted by OnlyFans rival Astrid Wett after she revealed the extent of the damage – but it will be her sister that she comes to blows with next rather than her foe.
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    Influencer 6ar6ie6 defeated Emily Brooke, 24, by unanimous decision last night to move on to the Kingpyn finals.
    However, the Australian TikTok star used her stature to fend off the younger Brooke sister and earn a spot in the final against Poca.
    However, that leaves the Brooke sisters left to battle it out for third spot in the tournament – and they are both happy to get it on.
    Journalist Michael Benson tweeted: “Influencer boxing will see a fight between siblings later this year as Elle Brooke vs Emily Brooke is now set as the third place play-off for the Kingpyn tournament.
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    “Kingpyn rep says both sisters have confirmed they’re happy to face each other.”
    Emily is a social media influencer, best known for her videos on TikTok.
    She has over 120,000 followers on her TikTok account, and has amassed over 1.2million likes on the platform.
    When quizzed previously about potentially facing her sibling, Elle claimed that she is going to go for it, saying: “I’m feeling good and it’s good to have my sister behind my back even though I hope we don’t fight.
    “But it is what it is. It’s going to be a challenge and I’m here to set out than I am the best pound-for-pound female influencer boxer and that’s what I’m going to do.”
    Elle recently appeared on Piers Morgan Uncensored, talking about her career in adult entertainment.
    Piers asked her if her parents are “incredibly disappointed” that she decided to “pack it all in to take your clothes off for perfect strangers on OnlyFans”.
    She responded: “Piers, my dad is dead and my mum is on my payroll – my family are fine.”
    Then asked what her future children might think of her unconventional career, Elle replied: “They can cry in a Ferrari.”
    Emily has followed her older sister’s example by becoming a social media and boxing starCredit: Rex
    Elle boasts millions of followers across several social media channelsCredit: Instagram
    Elle recently appeared on Piers Morgan Uncensored to defend her career choicesCredit: Instagram More

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    Inside Daniella Hemsley’s X-rated dressing room celebration after OnlyFans boxer flashes crowd following Kingpyn win

    DANIELLA HEMSLEY celebrated her win at the latest Kingpyn boxing event by flashing the crowd in Dublin and then partying in her dressing room.The OnlyFans boxer stunned fans by flashing her boobs after beating Ms. Danielka via unanimous decision on Saturday night.
    Daniella Hemsley celebrated her win in the dressing roomCredit: instagram @daniella.hemsley
    Daniella Hemsley shocked fans by flashing the crowd in DublinCredit: instagram @daniella.hemsley
    Daniella Hemsley headed to KFC after her Kingpyn winCredit: instagram @daniella.hemsley
    Following the bout, the influencer filmed her dressing room celebrations and posted them to Instagram.
    Daniella captioned the video “I did it” along with a series of fire emojis as she revelled in her victory.
    Using an X-rated expletive in the clip, she said: “Guys, we got the f***ing win. Thank you so much for all the support. I love you all so much. I’m going to go and enjoy the show now.”
    Daniella and her coaches cheered during the video, before the model blew a kiss to the camera.
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    She went on to share selfies from the crowd in Dublin before stunning in an elevator snap.
    Daniella tensed as she posed in the lift’s mirror and wrote: “KFC time!!!”
    Along with her coaches, she flew back to England on Sunday morning and reposted a selfie from the flight.
    Still in a joyous mood from her win, she wrote: “No sleep but I won so who cares about sleep,” as she smiled and gave a thumbs up.
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    Daniella Hemsley posed for selfies in the crowdCredit: instagram @daniella.hemsley
    Daniella Hemsley remained upbeat as she headed homeCredit: instagram @daniella.hemsley
    The social media star had shocked viewers by flashing the crowd after her undercard victory at the 3Arena in Dublin.
    After being announced as the winner, Daniella lifted up her top to expose her boobs as her emotions got the better of her.
    Her win was followed by victories for AnEsonGib and King Kenny, whilst Elle Brooke lost her semi-final bout.
    Daniella Hemsley is a boxer and social media starCredit: instagram @daniella.hemsley
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    Elle Brooke left battered and bruised after brutal loss at Kingpyn and OnlyFans rival Astrid Wett finds it hilarious

    ELLE BROOKE suffered her first boxing defeat – and was taunted by OnlyFans rival Astrid Wett.Adult star Brooke went toe-to-toe with TikToker Jully Poca in the semi-finals of the KingPyn influencer boxing tournament on Saturday night.
    Elle Brooke suffered her first boxing lossCredit: Rex
    The OnlyFans star was beaten by Jully PocaCredit: Rex
    The fight took place on the KingPyn tournamentCredit: Rex
    OnlyFans rival Astrid Wett found it hilariousCredit: Twitter: Astrid Wett
    And the two put on a thriller for the crowd in Dublin’s 3Arena, which was packed full of Poca’s Brazilian faithful.
    The pair left it all out there after five rounds but Brooke fell victim to a points defeat.
    But fellow adult entertainer Wett clearly felt no sympathy for Brooke, immediately Tweeting: “Astrid Wett on top baby. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA.”
    And after victory, Poca said: “I want to thank everybody that came and cheered for me, even my haters.
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    “Only those who followed me know what I’ve been through here. I want to thank God. And I just want to say, this is Brazil.
    “I want to thank Elle Brooke, she was a tough opponent and the first one to give me a nosebleed.
    “And it’s my cornerman’s birthday so you can’t have a better birthday gift than that.”
    Brooke was left battered and bruised after the loss but fans online hailed it as the best fight of all time between two female influencers.
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    One said: “This is the best female influencer fight ever!!”
    Another agreed: “Jully Poca gives Elle Brooke her first loss. Best female Influencer boxing fight ever.”
    One added: “This has been the best female influencer fight we’ve ever seen. Shout out to Elle Brooke and Jully Poca.”
    Another said: “The best in women’s influencer boxing history so far.”
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    DAZN viewers left stunned as OnlyFans star Daniella Hemsley FLASHES boobs after winning fight at KingPyn boxing

    BOXING fans were left stunned as OnlyFans star Daniella Hemsley flashed her BOOBS after beating Ms. Danielka. The social media stars featured on the undercard of boxing tournament KingPyn in Dublin.
    OnlyFans star Daniella Hemsley flashed her boobs after beating Ms. DanielkaCredit: DAZN
    Daniella said she wanted to ‘express herself’Credit: DAZN
    And after five hard fought rounds, Hemsley came out victorious.
    Astonishingly following the win, the thrilled influencer lifted her top and jumped around in front of a stunned crowd at the 3Arena – and many more watching live on DAZN.
    One said: “That was great.”
    A second joked: “My grandfather had Muhammed Ali. My father had Mike Tyson… I have Daniella Hemsley.”
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    Another added: Daniella Hemsley is the goat of kingpyn.”
    While one unimpressed fan wrote: F***ing hell. That is so embarrassing man. What. The. F***. Was. That.”
    Others were more concerned with what broadcasters DAZN might think
    A fan wrote: “Kingpyn is not getting sponsored by DAZN ever again.”
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    One agreed: “DAZN cancelling the finals after that.”
    But another joked: “They didn’t even try to cut to a different camera.”
    DAZN, who were broadcasting a Kingpyn event for the first time, did not immediately apologise to viewers for the lewd incident.
    Speaking in a post-fight interview, Daniella said she “wanted to express herself”.
    Away from boxing, Daniella started her career on TikTok in June 2020 and her account is fitness, lifestyle, and comedy based.
    But she has since started an OnlyFans account where she posts more risquee content for paying subscribers.
    She shared her story on how she lost FOUR STONE since the age of 15.
    And in an interview with the Daily Mail she said: “My parents separated when I was 12 – it was during my transition to high school from primary school – and it really affected me. 
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    “I stopped going to school as my mental health deteriorated and I didn’t have any friends either.
    “I had no life, and I didn’t look after myself.”
    Daniella started her career on TikTok in June 2020Credit: Instagram
    Her account is fitness, lifestyle, and comedy basedCredit: Instagram
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    Meet OnlyFans star Lauren Alexis who left Kingpyn viewers speechless in see-through dress and has legion of fans online

    ONLYFANS star Lauren Alexis was the centre of attention at Kingpyn in Dublin as she hosted in a see-through dress.And boxing fans couldn’t believe their eyes as the lauded the “best thing Kingpyn has ever done.”
    Lauren Alexis stunned in a see-through dressCredit: KingPyn
    Lauren was hosting a Kingpyn event in DublinCredit: DAZN
    The OnlyFans star is host for KingPyn boxingCredit: Rex
    The latest event in the influencer boxing tournament sees both YouTuber AnEsonGib and adult film star Elle Brooke in action.
    While wildcard bouts also included Geordie Shore’s Aaron Chalmers against Conor McGregor’s training partner Kiefer Crosbie.
    But presenter Lauren stole the show for fans in a see through dress.
    One said: “Lauren Alexis commentating is the best thing Kingpyn has ever done.”
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    Another agreed: “Literally my exact thoughts.”
    One gushed: “Lauren Alexis is the best thing to happen in Kingpyn boxing.”
    Lauren’s suggestive snaps have helped her accumulate over TWO MILLION followers on Instagram and 820k on Twitter.
    And the 24-year-old Londoner has also joined OnlyFans where she shares raunchy snaps and videos with paying subscribers.
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    That’s despite her grandmother BANNING her from modelling as a teenager.
    She told the Daily Star: “I originally got into modelling at age 13 but was forced to stop by my grandmother.
    “Since then I have always has been very interested in pursuing a modelling career.
     “I see my style of modelling as an up to date and modern version, in comparison to the the traditional style.”
    But Lauren admits her OnlyFans clips have led to disturbing encounters with “creepy” strangers.
    She even revealed she has had to employ SECURITY to keep them away.
    Lauren has over 2m Instagram followersCredit: INSTAGRAM
    She regularly posts racy content onlineCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Fans loved her inclusion on the KingPyn broadcastCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Speaking to the Saving Grace podcast: “I’ve had creepy ones. I have security now, and I’ve had security for nearly a year.
    “I’ll have people try to buy me drinks, and then I’ve had it before where I’ve left the club and those same people wait outside the club for me, like a group of six friends and stuff like that.
    “I’ve had people come to my apartment, come to my house, follow me in my car.
    “I’ve had someone see that it’s me on the M25, see that I’m on my own, and follow me for literally over an hour until I got to my location, it’s really weird.”
    Lauren will have a keen eye on the action with Brooke among the celebrities in action.
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    She faces Brazilian TikToker Jully Poca with her eyes on the KingPyn final.
    Brooke’s sister Emily is also in the tournament – facing 6ar6ie6 – meaning the siblings could fight in the final. More

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    Boxers including OnlyFans star Elle Brooke & sister strut KingPyn stage in X-rated outfits from lingerie to fishnets

    STARS of the women’s KingPyn boxing tournament stole the show with a series of racy weigh-in outfits. The knockout influencer boxing tournament is in the semi-finals stages this Saturday in Dublin.
    Amber O’Donnell and Whitney Johns share a kiss on stageCredit: Rex
    Amber O’Donnell weighs in wearing pink lingerieCredit: Rex
    Whitney Johns weighing in wearing brown lingerieCredit: Rex
    Elle Brooke poses for the fansCredit: Rex
    And it will host four female fights with Amber O’Donnell and Whitney Johns kicking it off.
    The pair of OnlyFans stars posed in lingerie and stunned everyone as they began to KISS each other.
    O’Donnell was eliminated from the knockout Kingpyn tournament by Elle Brooke’s sister Emily.
    Similarly, American Johns was beaten by Aussie 6ar6ie6 and O’Donnell already warned off the admiration the two shared for each other.
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    She said: “There’s a lot of love between me and Whitney.
    “I think Whitney’s an athlete and I think it’s going to be the full five rounds again.
    “We’re going to put each other through our paces.”
    Aleksandra Ola Daniel – AKA Ms. Danielka – takes on Daniella Hemsley in their last four showdown.
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    And Brooke – the favourite to go all the way – faces TikToker Jully Poca.
    Brooke joined the stage in a blue dress but soon stripped down to her underwear for the weigh in and face off.
    Her sister Emily has it all to do against “goth girl” 6ar6ie6, who wore fishnets and stands at 5ft 11in and towers over Emily.
    Elle Brooke faces off with Jully PocaCredit: Rex
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    Who is Mason Greenwood’s girlfriend Harriet Robson?

    MASON Greenwood has welcomed his first child with his girlfriend Harriet Robson.The Sun understands the £75,000-a-week footballer, 21, has plans to marry her.
    Mason Greenwood with his girlfriend Harriet RobsonCredit: Facebook
    Who is Mason Greenwood’s girlfriend Harriet Robson?
    Harriet Robson is a university student who has made a name for herself working as an influencer.
    The model, from Yorkshire, has worked with major fashion brands including Fashion Nova and Pretty Little Thing.
    The 23-year-old recently enjoyed a baby shower where she showed off her blossoming bump.
    The couple were previously pictured at the five-star Langham Hotel, central London, where rooms cost £600 a night.
    When was Mason Greenwood and Harriet Robson’s baby born?
    The couple has has welcomed his first child
    Mason Greenwood announced the couple had welcomed their first child on July 14, 2023.
    He celebrated the birth with a touching photo on Instagram.
    The Manchester United striker, 21, posted a picture of the tiny baby’s hand in his own, with a caption saying: “11.07.23”.
    The couple has not revealed the gender or name of the baby.
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    The Sun understands that 21-year-old Greenwood, capped once by England, has told his family about his marriage plans. More