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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

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      KSI visits mosque and speaks to imam after using vile racial slur in now-deleted YouTube video

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      YOUTUBE star KSI has visited a mosque to apologise after using the word ‘p***’ in one of his videos.The influencer, real name Olajide William Olatunji, said there was “no excuse” for using the slur which he said deeply hurt South Asian communities.
      KSI made the word ‘p***’ during a Countdown skit on Sidemen SundayCredit: Ruckas
      KSI said there was ‘no excuse’ for using the slur which he said deeply hurt South Asian communitiesCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The incident came as the star took part in a ‘Countdown challenge’ stunt with a group of influencers called The Sidemen.
      They were asked to come up with a nine-letter word just like the hit daytime English and maths quiz show.
      The letters O,I,A,K,P,V,Z,U and B appeared on the screen during the Sidemen Sunday segment before KSI was asked to form a word.
      He said: “We need points and I don’t mean this maliciously but the word p***.”
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      Fellow hosts Chunkz and Filly fell about laughing at KSI’s answer, while he jokingly said “sorry”.
      But the slur sparked fury among fans and famous faces who blasted the influencer – who has 12.7 million Instagram followers – for “dehumanising brown people”.
      BBC presenter Bobby Friction posted: “I had this racial slur thrown at me & got physical beats by racists for my entire childhood.
      “Genuinely upset that KSI (a guy my children love) did this & thought it was funny.
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      “The rest of them laughing can go f*** themselves too. People dehumanising brown people like it normal.”
      Meanwhile renowned health presenter Dr Ranj Singh blasted the internet sensation saying: “I’m not just upset, I’m disgusted.”
      Teacher and broadcaster Mehreen Baig added the comments and reaction was “horrifically disappointing from KSI and his crew”.
      The video has since been deleted.
      KSI – whose YouTube videos have clocked up over 11 billion views – issued a grovelling apology on Twitter following Sunday’s incident.
      ‘CAUSED A LOT OF HURT’
      He repeated his apology ahead of his fight with Joe Fournier at a boxing weigh in press conference on Wednesday.
      He 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.”
      It came as KSI was filmed talking to an imam at a mosque in Bradford, who told onlookers how the boxer was visiting to learn, with KSI saying he wanted to “educate himself”.
      He will take a break from social media following the slur.
      A statement from The Sidemen posted on Twitter said the video “was completely unacceptable and inexcusable” adding “the fact the incident was made light of on the show was wrong and compounded the hurt”.
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      Inside KSI’s controversies from his ‘rape joke scandal’ to racism storm that’s seen him take social media break

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      KSI recently hit the headlines again after being embroiled in a racism storm that has seen him take a social media break.The YouTuber-turned-boxer said the word “p***” in a Sidemen video – the group he founded alongside six other creators.
      KSI has landed himself in hot water again after being embroiled in a racism stormCredit: Getty
      KSI and US YouTuber Logan Paul recently launched the popular Prime energy drinkCredit: Getty
      The British rapper, real name Olajide William Olatunji, made the slur during a video with his YouTube group, where they were playing a Countdown challenge.
      From his selection of letters, KSI caused outrage by creating a four-letter derogatory word for people of South Asian origin.
      The video has been taken down and he issued an apology for an offence he may have caused.
      However, fans have criticised the 29-year-old despite his apology, claiming he should have known better.
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      And this isn’t the first time the popular YouTuber has found himself in hot water, having courted headlines for a number of wrong reasons over the years.
      ‘Rape jokes’
      KSI was accused of trivialising rape by making what was referred to as “rape faces” in a series of his online videos.
      The clips show the star in a variety of settings, turning to camera with a menacing expression and making sexually suggestive gestures.
      Many said pulling his “rape face”, which would regularly appear in his videos, trivialised sexual assault.
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      He apologised for his past content in 2020 after a backlash from women’s charities and social media users.
      Sexist behaviour
      KSI sparked controversy in 2012 when he asked women at Eurogamer Expo what STIs they have.
      He asked one woman what was her “favourite STI”, to which she reluctantly replied “chlamydia”.
      KSI then asked her: “Is that because you have it?”
      Another part of the clip saw him quiz a woman at the gaming conference about the size of her breasts, stating: “I can’t see them?”
      That video has seen been removed from YouTube, with KSI later expressing his regret over the incident. 
      He said: “I’m in shock. I can’t believe I was like that. People enjoyed that video?!
      “I can see now why I got into a lot of trouble. I was such a virgin back then.
      “I think if I do anything remotely close to this again, I will change my whole outfit so I can show people that I’m a different character.”
      He was banned for life from Eurogamer Expo events.
      Microsoft axing
      In 2013, Microsoft severed all ties with KSI after the company was criticised for employing him to promote the launch of Xbox One.
      KSI had performed a song with three other artists but Microsoft faced backlash from fans.
      Widespread anger and concern over his involvement saw Microsoft vow not to work with him again at any point.
      Offensive remarks
      In another YouTube video, uploaded in August 2014, KSI asks a Page 3 model about her sex life, while repeatedly calling her a sl*t in the voiceover.
      He has also since apologised for his behaviour with a spokesman saying he had made a “mistake as a teenager”.
      While in 2021, KSI issued an apology after being accused of being transphobic something he strongly denied.
      Suicide controversy
      In 2018, KSI released a new diss track music video with a Logan Paul look-alike ahead of their boxing fight.
      The video was made in reference to Logan’s scandalous Suicide Forest footage which landed his fellow YouTuber in very hot water.
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      Despite how controversial that video was for his Prime drink partner – who was then a rival – KSI decided to make light of the situation.
      KSI’s representatives have been contacted for comment. More

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      Who is boxer Joe Fournier and when is he fighting KSI?

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      JOE Fournier is a multi millionaire with an impressive professional boxing record.Fournier is fighting KSI in2023. Here’s what we know about him.
      Joe Fournier is unbeaten in 10 professional fights, winning nine of those by way of knockout
      Who is Joe Fournier?
      Joe Fournier is a businessman and professional boxer from London.
      He has a net worth of £100million according to Forbes, having made his money in the fitness and nightclub industries.
      He is undefeated as a professional boxer, fighting in the light-heavyweight division.
      He turned pro in 2015 and at one time was ranked 11th in the WBA rankings in the light heavyweight division
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      He is set to fight YouTuber KSI, in a bout which will headline a card on DAZN PPV.
      When is he fighting KSI and what has he said?
      Fournier will fight YouTube star KSI at Wembley Arena on May 13, 2023.
      He believes that his greater experience will prove too much for the popular content creator, comparing their bout to Tommy Fury’s fight against YouTuber Jake Paul.
      He said: “This is huge, it’s as big as it gets, it’s on DAZN pay-per-view at Wembley, against one of the biggest global superstars, not just in boxing. 
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      “But I am going to break a lot of little hearts when they see KSI unconscious on the canvas. 
      “This is way too soon to fight me, but the deal is done, and just like Jake Paul, he will find out that when he gets into the ring with a real boxer, it’s a whole different ball game.
      “He is in for a rude awakening.”
      Ring-walks for the main event can be expected around 10.30pm UK time.
      What is Joe Fournier’s boxing record?
      Fournier has had 10 professional fights, winning nine of them by knockout, with the other ruled a no contest.
      He fought former WBA world heavyweight champion David Haye in an exhibition bout in September 2021, losing by unanimous decision.
      The fight came about through a disagreement between the pair, with Fournier telling Haye he thought he could beat him in a fight.
      Despite this, they remain good friends. More

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      OnlyFans model Elle Brooke leaks sparring footage of her FLOORING fellow adult star Amber O’Donnell

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      ONLYFANS model Elle Brooke has leaked sparring footage of her FLOORING fellow adult star Amber O’Donnell.Amber has recently become the latest celebrity to sign up for the highly-anticipated Kingpyn boxing tournament.
      Elle Brooke has released footage of her flooring Amber O’DonnellCredit: Twitter @ElleBrookeUK
      She shared the clip of the sparring session on TwitterCredit: Twitter @ElleBrookeUK
      Amber O’Donnell is never far from trouble and is the latest model to take up celebrity boxingCredit: Twitter
      Elle has a huge 659,000 followers on InstagramCredit: @thedumbledong
      The South Yorkshire beauty, 24, was then involved in a shoving match with Elle’s sister Emily earlier this week at their fight announcement.
      Kingpyn’s High Stakes matches could push the trend even further and it has been dubbed the “biggest influencer boxing tournament” ever.
      The Brooke sisters and Amber are among 16 influencer fighters taking part in three separate events.
      And although the fighting does not officially begin until the first round at the OVO Arena on April 22, Emily and Amber almost came to blows at the quarter-final draw earlier this week.
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      After being pitted together the pair met on stage and it quickly became feisty.
      Emily leaned her forehead into Amber and the OnlyFans star responded with a push.
      The two had to be separated but then began exchanging verbals.
      Amber started the taunting by tweeting: “Can’t wait to land a sweet one on Emily’s chin, should be easy considering it’s such a big target.”
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      But that led to Elle responding his the clip which shows her landing a huge right to the chest of Amber in a previous sparring session along with another that shows her flooring her with a left hook.
      Elle captioned the footage with: “How you going to 2x the speed so shamelessly. Give the people what they really want to see…”
      However, Amber hit back with: “HAHAHAHA how you gonna post 10 of the worst seconds from a nearly 20 minute sparring session, including a clip where literally STAND ON MY FOOT and think you did something, also this footage is 6 months old and was my first ever spar, not exactly gonna be Mohammad Ali am I.”
      Elle will fight influencer Ms. Ola Danielka on April 22 at Wembley Arena in the KingPyn High Stakes tournament.
      And fans were left in hysterics as she faced off with her giant opponent this week.
      Elle has beaten the likes of AJ Bunker and Faith Ordway so far in her boxing careerCredit: @thedumbledong
      The Tik-Tok stunner could become a fan favourite when she brings her drama to the ringCredit: Twitter More

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      Meet Amber O’Donnell, OnlyFans model fighting Emily Brooke who was blasted by neighbour for ‘always having t**s out’

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      IT’S only March but OnlyFans model Amber O’Donnell has already had quite the year. Along with becoming the latest celebrity to sign up for the highly-anticipated Kingpyn boxing tournament, the star has also made headlines for less pleasant reasons.
      Influencer Amber O’Donnell is never far from trouble and will soon be the latest model to head for celebrity boxingCredit: Twitter
      The Tik-Tok stunner could become a fan favourite when she brings her drama to the ringCredit: Twitter
      Amber, from South Yorkshire, was involved in a shoving match with Elle Brooke’s sister Emily earlier this week as her Kingpyn involvement was announced.
      And earlier this year she was berated by a neighbour for being too loud and “always having her t**s” out on TikTok.
      Drama simply appears to follow 24-year-old Amber around and boxing fans can expect to see much more of her in the coming months.
      Influencer entering “crossover” boxing is a growing industry, with Floyd Mayweather’s fight with Aaron Chalmers last month directly preceded by a bizarre clash between two female reality TV rivals.
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      Kingpyn’s High Stakes matches could push the trend even further and it has been dubbed the “biggest influencer boxing tournament” ever.
      The Brooke sisters and Amber are among 16 influencer fighters taking part in three separate events.
      And although the fighting does not officially begin until the first round at the OVO Arena on April 22, Emily and Amber almost came to blows at the quarter-final draw earlier this week.
      After being pitted together the pair met on stage and it quickly became feisty.
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      Emily leaned her forehead into Amber and the OnlyFans star responded with a push.
      The two had to be separated but then began exchanging verbals.
      But Emily’s insults would be nothing compared to the incredible onslaught that Amber faced when she annoyed her neighbour “Sharon”.
      The model was making a TikTok in her car and discussing pancakes when she received a knock on her window from her neighbour.
      Sharon did not hold back as she said: “You need to stop now. You’re being really loud. I just got home from work and all I can hear is you.”
      It all got a bit heated after Amber O’Donnell and Emily Brooke were drawn together for the Kingpyn tournamentCredit: Boxing Social – Twitter
      The pair shoved each other before having to be separatedCredit: Boxing Social – Twitter
      Amber said she was only making the videos as part of her job, but Sharon was not having it and left Amber totally stunned as she went off on a rant.
      She said: “I’ve just come from my actual job and I really don’t want to hear it. You’re in your windows with your t*ts out and I’ve had enough. It’s not just me who thinks it, it’s the rest of the neighbors as well. They’re clear, it’s all I can see is you, every f**king day!”
      Amber will be looking to create more noise and stir up more controversy when she launches her boxing career next month. More

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      Stunning OnlyFans star Whitney Johns becomes latest boxing influencer – but she has tough first fight vs ‘six foot goth’

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      ONLYFANS star Whitney Johns is the latest social media personality set for her first ever boxing match.However, Whitney is facing a touch challenge against the “six foot goth girl” 6ar6ie6 (Barbie Three Six).
      Whitney Johns is the latest social media personality crossing over to boxingCredit: Instagram @whitneyjohns
      Whitney Johns will face the “six foot goth girl” 6ar6ie6 (Barbie Three Six)Credit: Instagram
      Whitney Johns is a fitness model that appears on OnlyFansCredit: Instagram @whitneyjohns
      Whitney Johns also tends to pose naked for several photoshootsCredit: Instagram @whitneyjohns
      The two rivals will face off on April 22 at the OVO Arena in Wembley in the quarter-finals of the Kingpyn High Stakes Tournament.
      The American fitness model is among a raft of social media personalities trying their luck in boxing.
      She has amassed a strong audience with 948,000 followers on Instagram.
      The 32-year-old is a professional competitor in the WBFF (World Beauty Fitness and Fashion).
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      She has a ripped physique owing to her regular sessions lifting weights as part of the competition.
      Whitney also competes in the NPC (National Physique Committee) Bikini Division, where she has finished second and third in different divisions as she dons various bikinis.
      She will be entering the bout at 5ft 9″ (175cm), and recently admitted she became “addicted” with fitness at a young age.
      Whitney also loves to flaunt her figure with the odd naked pose as she was named on the cover for FitnessGurls magazine last year.
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      The striking post on Instagram saw her posing completely naked, as opposed to any covering lingerie she might otherwise wear.
      Whitney recently said: “I discovered how good it felt to train my body strategically.
      “Fuelled and empowered by physical fitness, it soon became my way of life.
      “The discipline and strength that comes from training your physical body translates into your life’s endeavours outside the gym; whether they are physical, mental or emotional.”
      Social media personality Whitney Johns is also a successful bikini modelCredit: Instagram @whitneyjohns
      Whitney Johns will compete at Wembley next monthCredit: Instagram @whitneyjohns
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      Tyson Fury picks brother Tommy’s next two fights after Jake Paul win and claims he’ll be ‘headlining now forever’

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      TYSON FURY has outlined who Tommy Fury should pick for his next two fights. Tommy emerged victorious from his bout with Jake Paul after judges found in his favour in a split decision.
      Tommy and Tyson Fury celebrate with the Fury coaching teamCredit: Getty
      Tyson has encouraged his brother to stick to fighting social media stars for nowCredit: Getty
      Tommy beat Jake Paul via a split decisionCredit: Reuters
      Despite Tommy previously claiming he would move on to fight “proper boxers” after the Paul fight, WBC champ Tyson has encouraged his brother to carry on fighting social media stars for the time being.
      Speaking after the fight, Fury said: “He did a fantastic job. The world media, the world’s biggest stars, [all] came to see it. It was fantastic.
      “I expected Tommy to knock him out, to be quite honestly quite comfortably, but Jake was better than I thought he’d be, so fair play to Jake Paul.
      “I’m very happy. You can’t get knockouts all the time.
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      “I’m 33 and 0 with 22 knockouts. So, you don’t get a knockout every time, but it’s a learning experience.
      “Jake Paul was a very worthy opponent and he had to come through some obstacles like falling over in round eight and getting up and fighting on.
      “Nah, he’ll (Tommy) be headlining now forever. I’d like to see him fight a rematch with Jake Paul and fight Logan, his brother.”
      Thanks to his win former Love Island star Tommy improved to a 9-0 boxing record.
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      He has been spotted back in the UK relaxing with girlfriend Molly Mae.
      Fury missed out on a £4million bonus after refusing to sign a double-or-nothing deal ahead of the fight.
      Meanwhile, promoter Eddie Hearn has called on Paul to fight British YouTuber KSI instead of triggering a rematch clause. More