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      KSI vows to ‘DESTROY’ Andrew Tate in fight as sparring footage emerges of controversial kickboxer-turned influencer

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      KSI vowed to “DESTROY” Andrew Tate after sparring footage of the controversial kickboxer-turned influencer emerged online. Tate is a former kickboxing world champion and professional MMA fighter, who most recently competed in 2020.
      KSI vowed to ‘destroy’ Andrew TateCredit: Getty
      Andrew Tate is an ex-kickboxing champion-turned controversial influencerCredit: itsandrewtatee/instagram
      But in recent years he has become more well known as an internet personality, who has been accused of voicing misogynic views.
      YouTube star and crossover boxer KSI has been critical of Tate in the past, leading to a feud between the two.
      And after sparring footage was shared of the American-born Brit, KSI was quick to fire a dig.
      He tweeted: “From watching this, I would absolutely DESTROY Andrew Tate. Watch me on May 13th for those that don’t believe me.”

      In the clip, Tate takes some shots to the face and stomach before dropping his sparring partner with a body shot.
      And in response to KSI’s criticsm, he responded: “I was literally teaching him and telling him what to do. I wasn’t even punching back.”
      KSI, 29, returns to the ring on Saturday against millionaire nightclub tycoon and 9-0 boxer Joe Fournier, 40, at Wembley Arena.
      Meanwhile Tate, 36, is currently serving house arrest with his younger brother Tristan, 34, pending a criminal investigation.
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      They were in December arrested in Bucharest with two Romanian women on suspicion of human trafficking, organised crime and rape.
      They have all denied the allegations.
      The Tate brothers spent three months in prison before being released and placed under house arrest at the end of March.
      This followed the winning of an appeal against a judge who decided to extend his time in jail for another month.
      Their house arrest has been extended for another 30 days by a Romanian court as charges have still not been brought against them.
      The latest extension to their house arrest means the Tate brothers cannot leave their homes before May 29.
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      KSI shows off speed and power in training for Joe Fournier fight with YouTube star in stunning shape for boxing return

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      KSI revealed his stunning physique in training to fight Joe Fournier. The YouTube, rap and influencer boxing star returns on May 13 against millionaire businessman-turned fighter Fournier.
      KSI ahead of his fight with Joe Fournier
      And KSI is already in peak condition as she showed off his abs and hulking pecks after a training session.
      The social media sensation gave fans a glimpse into his preparation as he fired off combinations on the heavy bag.
      And he fears it might put Fournier, 40, off having dealt with Alex Wassabi and Dillon Danis pulling out against him in the past.
      KSI told his Misfits promotion: “This is why we don’t like showing footage.
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      “Because, every time we do it terrifies our opponent and then they pull out. Happened with Alex Wassabi, happened with Dillon Danis.
      “And I’m hoping it doesn’t happen with Joe Fournier because I’m a scary guy, I’m a dangerous guy and when I’m in the ring people understand the levels and they get scared.”
      KSI, 29, also revealed he will turn his attention to Tommy Fury, 23, if he beats Fournier at Wembley Arena.
      Jake Paul, 26, suffered defeat in February to Fury, losing a split-decision in Saudi Arabia.
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      And Paul elected to snub the rematch as well as a grudge match with KSI to return on August 5 against ex-UFC contender Nate Diaz, 37.
      So KSI is ready to move on and instead focus on Fury, having been left unimpressed with the bout in the Middle East.
      He said: “I’m very serious, I feel like I can destroy him.
      “I saw what Jake Paul did to Tommy Fury and I was like, ‘Wow, Jake is trash.’ Put me in with Tommy Fury and I’ll show everyone the levels.
      “And I know people are writing me off, saying I’m s***, I’m trash, I’m nowhere near Tommy Fury’s level.
      “And I’m like, ‘Alright, let’s see then.’ Put me in the ring with him, and let’s see and I’ll make you a f****g believer. Simple.”
      Tommy Fury beat Jake Paul on pointsCredit: Getty More

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      KSI is ‘very serious’ about fighting Tommy Fury and vows to ‘DESTROY’ Love Island star… while aiming dig at Jake Paul

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      KSI has insisted he is “very serious” about fighting Tommy Fury and vowed to do what Jake Paul couldn’t. The YouTuber, musician and influencer boxing star returns on May 13 against millionaire businessman-turned 9-0 boxer Joe Fournier.
      KSI insisted he is ‘very serious’ about fighting Tommy FuryCredit: Darren Fletcher
      Tommy Fury beat Jake Paul on pointsCredit: Reuters
      And KSI, 29, had hoped to finally settle his bitter score with arch rival Paul, 26, at the end of the year.
      But the American suffered defeat in February to Fury, 23, losing a split-decision in Saudi Arabia.
      Paul elected to snub the rematch as well as a grudge match with KSI to return on August 5 against ex-UFC contender Nate Diaz, 37.
      So KSI is ready to move on and instead focus on Fury, having been left unimpressed with the bout in the Middle East.
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      He told Misfits: “I’m very serious, I feel like I can destroy him.
      “I saw what Jake Paul did to Tommy Fury and I was like, ‘Wow, Jake is trash.’ Put me in with Tommy Fury and I’ll show everyone the levels.

      “And I know people are writing me off, saying I’m s***, I’m trash, I’m nowhere near Tommy Fury’s level.
      “And I’m like, ‘Alright, let’s see then.’ Put me in the ring with him, and let’s see and I’ll make you a f****g believer. Simple.”
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      KSI’s boxing promoter Kalle Sauerland revealed he held talks in Morecambe with Fury’s dad John.
      And he is optimistic a deal can be reached for the celebrity pair to fight in another huge crossover event.
      But first KSI must get past Fournier, 40, a nightclub tycoon who in 2021 went the distance with David Haye in an exhibition.
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      ‘Dad’ calls out entire WWE and takes swipe at Logan Paul after Creator Clash victory

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      NATHAN Barnatt called out the “entire WWE” and took a swipe at Logan Paul after his dominant Creator Clash win Saturday night.The YouTuber star known as Dad won his fight against AB Starkilla on the pay-per-view event in Tampa, Florida.
      ‘Dad’ fought in Creator Clash on Saturday night in TampaCredit: Instagram/@nathanbarnatt
      He took a shot at Logan Paul and called out the entire WWECredit: AFP
      It was his second straight boxing victory having beaten Matt Watson last summer.
      And the 42-year-old claimed he had a signed WWE contract “for the last ten years” and accused WWE stars of avoiding him.
      He said in the ring: “I would like to call out the entire company of the WWE.
      “If you know me and you’ve been watching me for 20 years on YouTube then you’ll know the WWE sent me a signed contract twice.

      “I still have that contract signed.
      “Triple H knows me, Vince McMahon knows me, half the roster knows me.
      “They’ve been dancing around me for 10 years and I’m not waiting any more.”
      Dad then turned his attention to Seth Rollins and his WrestleMania showdown with Logan Paul.
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      He continued: “So Seth Rollins, you want to go toe to toe with a phoney YouTuber, a con artist?
      “How about you go toe to toe with a boxer, a YouTuber from the original days, who actually wins his fights?
      “I’ll be waiting for you at the front doors of your training facility until you answer.” More

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      Creator Clash fans fume at stream issues as they complain of ‘no sound’ for PPV charity event

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      BOXING fans complained about the quality of their Creator Clash streams for the big event on Saturday.Viewers who paid $35 for the pay-per-view event in Tampa claimed there were audio issues.
      Alex Wassabi was top of the bill for Creator Clash in Tampa on SaturdayCredit: Instagram @alexwassabi
      Creator Clash 2 took place in Florida on Saturday night with influencer-boxers raising money for charity.
      Alex Wassabi topped the bill with his showdown against iDubbbz.
      The action got underway at 6pm local time in Tampa with the pay-per-view coverage beginning an hour earlier.
      But fans tuning in complained about the sound quality, with some saying there wasn’t any.

      One fan wrote: “Don’t these people have background noise-cancelling microphones? The audio for Creator Clash 2 is substandard.”
      Another posted: “Creator Clash has no volume! Literally, there’s no sound.”
      While one said: “What the f**k is up with the audio in Creator Clash? Sounds like someone’s lav is shuffling around inside their shirt.”
      And a fourth commented: “Creator clash off to a great start featuring audio issues.”
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      In the main event bout, Wassabi beat iDubbbz by majority decision.
      Wassabi won the four-round contest 39-37 on two cards while the other was a 38-38 draw.
      The co-main event saw John Hennigan demolish Harley Morenstein after knocking him down three times in three rounds. More

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      Fans all say the same thing as YouTuber Deji’s next opponent is confirmed on brother KSI’s undercard

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      YOUTUBER Deji will make his boxing return on brother KSI’s undercard – in his first fight since facing Floyd Mayweather. The social media star will box rapper Swarmz – who last August was beaten by KSI – on May 13 at Wembley Arena.
      Floyd Mayweather and Deji boxed in DubaiCredit: Lee Hamilton-Cooper
      Rapper Swarmz will fight DejiCredit: Getty
      He was last in the ring in November, losing in round six of his exhibition with boxing icon Mayweather.
      And fans were quick to point out the contrast in fights for Deji.
      One said: “Big upgrade from Mayweather.”
      Another said: “Man went from Mayweather to Swarmz. My GOAT.”
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      One added: “Bro went from fighting mayweather to SWARMZ.”
      Another joked: “Floyd ducking the rematch because he knew the first fight was a fluke.”
      Swarmz, 26, lost his boxing debut to KSI, 29, after filling in on just two weeks notice.
      But he returned in January beating YouTuber Ryan Taylor, 30, with the first punch he threw, causing a gruesome eye injury.
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      Deji, 26, meanwhile won his first fight last year against American rival Fousey, 33, following three prior defeats.
      And he survived until the final round of his exhibition in the Middle East against Mayweather, 46.
      Deji is set to fight Swarmz on the night brother KSI steps up against nightclub tycoon-turned 9-0 boxer Joe Fournier, 40.
      Deji with brother KSI and mum YinkaCredit: @Deji More

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      Elle Brooke vs Ola Danielka tale of the tape: How OnlyFans star and influencer compare ahead of Kingpyn fight

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      ELLE BROOKE is looking to continue her boxing winning streak with a win over Ola Danielka. The pair will be facing off with one another in the ring on April 22.
      Here’s how they compare
      Elle Brooke will face off against Ola Danielka in the quarter-final
      Fans were left in hysterics over the height difference between the pairCredit: YouTube/ElleBrooke
      Elle has two fights under her beltCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Ola appeared on the Polish version of Love IslandCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CqYTOqXtZky/?hl=en
      The bout will take place at the “High Stakes” show at the OVO Arena Wembley – put on by promoters Kingpyn.
      OnlyFans star Elle Brooke will enter the fight as the only one with any fighting experience.
      She has two boxing matches under her belt against AJ Bunker and Faith Ordway, stopping the latter in the first round.
      Brooke has also been training with IBF Bantamweight champion Ebanie Bridges.
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      However, her novice rival Ola will have a huge size advantage.
      Fans were left in hysterics after seeing the size difference between them as they were drawn together in the quarter-final, with fighters randomly put into two groups.
      However, Elle said she was more than up for the challenge the Polish Love Island star would pose.
      She said: “I like the challenge. You’re beautiful, but I wouldn’t mind smashing your face in. I’m 5’1”, I’m always gonna be the shorter woman.
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      “But I’ve always been prepping to spar someone taller. She’s a lot slimmer build so hopefully she’s a lot less stronger and you can just bully her in the ring.
      “It’s gonna be a challenge. I’m here to set out that I am the best pound-for-pound female influencer boxer and that’s exactly what I’m gonna do.”
      Also stepping into the ring at Kingpyn is 6ar6ie6, Daniella Hemsley, Amber O’Donnell, Whitney Johns, Jully Poca and Elle’s sister Emily.
      AnEsonGib headlines the men’s side of the eight-fighter-strong groups.
      There were fears the tournament would be cancelled after the PBA revoked the license of Kingpyn.
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      KSI spotted at Sikh temple after visiting mosque amid fallout from using vile racial slur in YouTube video

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      YOUTUBE star KSI has been spotted at a Sikh temple after being blasted for using a “disgusting” racial slur. The influencer and boxer has been slammed in recent days for saying the word “p***” in a video posted online.
      KSI was spotted at a Sikh temple in recent days amid the fallout he’s facing for making a racial slurCredit: Twitter/@UB1UB2
      The Youtuber was blasted for saying the slur during a skit on Sidemen SundayCredit: Ruckas
      KSI, whose real name is Olajide William Olatunji, quickly backtracked and apologised.
      The influencer said there was “no excuse” for using the term – which he said deeply hurt South Asian communities.
      In the days after he caused the uproar, the 29-year-old visited a mosque and spoke to the imam.
      And now a video has been posted to Twitter of him at a Sikh temple in Kent.
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      In the clip the Youtuber-turn boxer, who has 12.7 million Instagram followers, can be seen chatting and laughing away at Siri Guru Nanak Darbar Gudwara.
      KSI was forced to make a public apology after he said the racial slur in a now-deleted video.
      The influencer was taking part in a ‘Countdown challenge’ stunt with a group of influencers called The Sidemen.
      Much like the hit daytime English and maths quiz show, the group had to try to come up with a nine-letter word using the characters on the screen.
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      It was then that KSI said his team “need points” and spat out the term.
      Fellow hosts Chunkz and Filly fell about laughing at KSI’s answer, while he jokingly said “sorry”.
      But, the moment sparked fury online.
      BBC presenter Bobby Friction posted: “I had this racial slur thrown at me and got physical beats by racists for my entire childhood.
      “Genuinely upset that KSI (a guy my children love) did this and thought it was funny.
      “The rest of them laughing can go f*** themselves too. People dehumanising brown people like it’s normal.”
      Meanwhile, teacher and broadcaster Mehreen Baig added the comments and reaction was “horrifically disappointing from KSI and his crew”.
      Renowned health presenter Dr Ranj Singh blasted the internet sensation saying: “I’m not just upset, I’m disgusted.”
      KSI – whose YouTube videos have clocked up over 11 billion views – issued a grovelling apology on Twitter just hours after Sunday’s incident.
      He wrote: “I wanna apologise for saying a racial slur in a recent Sidemen video.
      “There’s no excuse, no matter the circumstances, I shouldn’t have said it and I’m sorry.
      “I’ve always said to my audience that they shouldn’t worship me or put me on a pedestal because I’m human.
      “I’m not perfect, I’m gonna mess up in life, and lately I’ve been messing up a lot.”
      Genuinely upset that KSI (a guy my children love) did this and thought it was funny.Bobby FrictionBBC presenter
      KSI wrapped up the statement by saying he was also going to take a break from social media.
      He then repeated his apology ahead of his fight with Joe Fournier on Wednesday.
      The rapper said: “I want to take this opportunity to offer my deepest and most sincere apologies for my words and actions.
      “In a recent video I used a racial term that is offensive to so, so many especially in the South Asian community.
      “There are no excuses for what I said and I recognise that I’ve caused a lot of hurt and disappointment to so many people that look up to me, and my ignorance has only reinforced the negative stereotypes that have existed for way too long in this country.
      “I want to express my heartfelt regret for what I said and I want you to know I am genuinely ashamed and deeply sorry for any pain or suffering I have caused.
      “I realise my words have consequences and as a public figure I have a responsibility to use my platform for good rather than perpetuating discrimination and this week I have failed to do this.”
      The Sidemen also took to social media and said the clip “was completely unacceptable and inexcusable”.
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      They added: “The fact the incident was made light of on the show was wrong and compounded the hurt.”
      The group said they have been left “truly ashamed” by their actions.
      The 29-year-old has said he will now take a break from social mediaCredit: Getty
      The influencer and boxer was said to have visited Siri Guru Nanak Darbar Gudwara in Kent in recent dayCredit: Twitter/@UB1UB2 More