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    Tommy Fury reveals he is ‘looking forward’ to KSI fight and blasts ‘delusional’ YouTuber for saying he could beat him

    TOMMY FURY revealed he is “looking forward” to fighting KSI – and blasted the “delusional” YouTuber for saying he could beat him. Social media, music and influencer boxing star KSI looked on course to finally settle his score with arch rival Jake Paul this year.
    Tommy Fury beat Jake Paul on pointsCredit: Getty
    KSI wants to fight Tommy FuryCredit: Reuters
    But those plans look to have faced the KO after Paul was beaten by Fury in February by split-decision in Saudi Arabia.
    KSI has since revealed he now wants to instead face Fury and finish what Paul started.
    He tweeted: “I’d much rather fight and beat Tommy Fury so I can ruin Jake Paul’s legacy.”
    But a shocked Fury, 24, responded: “Wait. Beat who?”
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    To which KSI, 29, bluntly fired back: “Beat you. Can you not read?”
    And Fury replied: “Just as delusional as Jake. I’m looking forward to this one.”
    Paul, 26, snubbed a Fury rematch or talks with KSI to instead return on August 5 in Texas against 38-year-old ex-UFC star Nate Diaz.
    So KSI will refuse to wait around for Paul and instead try to one-up his arch enemy by beating Fury.
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    He told SunSport: “I want Tommy Fury, simple as that. I’m not going to waste my time with Jake Paul.
    “He wants to fight Nate Diaz, an MMA fighter who isn’t known for his boxing; black belt in jujitsu, blah, blah, blah.
    “Maybe in the UFC ring it would be a bit more entertaining, in the MMA ring yeah, but in the boxing ring everyone just knows Jake is going to win that.
    “I’m not just going to waste my time, I’m going to go straight for Tommy and do what Jake Paul couldn’t.”
    KSI returns on Saturday at Wembley Arena against millionaire nightclub tycoon-turned 9-0 boxer Joe Fournier, 40.
    But in the background, his promoter Kalle Sauerland revealed ongoing negotiations with Fury and his dad John.
    Although Paul spoke out at the Miami Grand Prix to claim he WILL rematch Fury down the line.
    He told Sky Sports: “It’s going to happen, it’s going to happen for sure.
    “I think it was a great fight, it was entertaining, it was the biggest pay-per-view buys in boxing for the last two years so I think we have to run it back.

    “Tommy is down and I’m excited for that.”
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    KSI vows to ‘DESTROY’ Andrew Tate in fight as sparring footage emerges of controversial kickboxer-turned influencer

    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

    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.”
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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

    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

    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

    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

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

    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.
    However, they have since announced they will be sanctioned by ISKA for the tournament. More