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      Geordie Shore star Aaron Chalmers in ‘violent’ career switch after announcing retirement from boxing and MMA

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      AARON CHALMERS is returning to the ring – and this time the fighting will be more violent than ever.The reality TV star left the Geordie Shore house in 2017 to become a professional MMA fighter – where he amassed a 5-2 record. Aaron Chalmers is coming out of combat retirementCredit: Instagram @aaroncgshoreThe Geordie Shore star has signed for BKFCChalmers then focussed on boxing and had five bouts mixed from pro fights and crossover-style exhibitions including a contest with legend Floyd Mayweather.But after a lack of offers, combined with a personal life stresses, the 37-year-old hung up his gloves. That was until Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship – co-owned by UFC legend Conor McGregor and David Feldman – came knocking. Chalmers told SunSport: “I just gave up and then BKFC reached out, and I knew it was going to take something big to bring us back.READ MORE IN BOXING”I spoke to David a couple of times on the phone, and I was just like, ‘Ah, this is this definitely is right up my street.'”Obviously got a multi-fight contract and yeah, I think he’s got some big plans for us. So I’m excited.”It’s another one. I’ve done MMA, I’ve done boxing, I’ve done influencer boxing now into the bare-knuckle. “So I’ve kind of ticked off most of the top combat sports I could probably tick off.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSChalmers shelved a £12,000 nose job to continue his combat career. But after taking a step back from TV work, he does not have to worry about protecting the money maker so much. Sickening moment fighter snaps ankle mid-fight before slipping it back into place as if nothing happenedHe said: “Is this any more brutal than getting elbowed in the face in MMA? “Is it more brutal than getting kicked in the face in MMA or kneed in the face? I don’t know.”I mean, there’s only one way to find out. It’s just pure violence, really, isn’t it?”I need to learn to hit and not get hit. So there’s gonna be a lot more movement than just standing there like I do in the boxing and trying to have a scrap.”My coach, he’s like, ‘I want you to be in and out.’ So that’s all well and good doing that for eight weeks in training but as soon as you get in there, it’s a totally different story.”Like I say, listen, I’m older now and they came in with a great offer that I couldn’t turn down. So I’m not really too bothered about the face.”I’m getting on now. It’s not like I’m on TV in front of all these people, so yeah, I’m just excited.”American TikToker Bryce Hall, 25, won his BKFC debut last year while YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, 27, is also a target for Chalmers. He said: “Bryce Hall, that would be a great fight for me. Obviously, I want to get me feet in, I wanna get my toes wet in there, see what it’s like.”Maybe have one or two, and then we can start looking at people like that. “I mean, I still think if I make a big enough splash in BKFC, the fight with Jake Paul can be there.READ MORE SUN STORIES”We’ve got to make a big splash. Basically, we need to get back to back to the Bellator days, the Bamma days, where I was knocking people out cold.”That’s that’s what gets the interest. So that’s what we’re going back to.”Chalmers even faced boxing great Floyd MayweatherCredit: PAChalmers’ record was 5-2 in MMACredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      Meet model Marta Marchena, the Prem’s newest Wag who joined on Deadline Day, loves exotic trips and shares bikini pics

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      WEST HAM’S newest signing Carlos Soler is dating stunning social media star and fashion blogger Marta Marchena.Spain international Soler, 27, joined the Hammers on loan from Paris Saint-Germain on Deadline Day.Carlos Soler with partner Marta Marchena after signing for West Ham on Deadline DayCredit: GettyMarta is known for being a social media influencer, model and fashion bloggerCredit: Instagram @martamarchena3She has a substantial following of 125,000 fans on InstagramCredit: Instagram @martamarchena3Marta has shared a host of bikini pictures onlineCredit: Instagram @martamarchena3He was introduced to the fans at the London Stadium before their 3-1 defeat to Manchester City on Saturday evening.Also in attendance was Marta, 30, who watched on as her boyfriend was given a warm reception from the West Ham crowd.The Spanish influencer has made a name for herself through modelling and fashion blogging.Marta, originally from Seville, has accumulated 125,000 on Instagram.READ MORE ON WAGSShe has shared nearly 400 posts on the platform, photos ranging from her hanging out with Soler to glamour shots in bikinis.Based off her social media output, Marta also seems to be into travelling having visited places such as Milan, Florida, the Caribbean and Mexico.She has also shared pictures of her snowboarding, swimming with dolphins, and scuba diving.Back in May, Soler paid tribute to Marta with a loving post on her 30th birthday.Most read in FootballShe is originally from Seville, SpainCredit: Instagram @martamarchena3Marta has jetted off to a number of locations including Disney World Florida with SolerCredit: Instagram @martamarchena3She has also swum with dolphinsCredit: Instagram @martamarchena3Marta is also no stranger to snowboarding on the slopesCredit: Instagram @martamarchena3Scuba diving appears to be another of her hobbiesCredit: Instagram @martamarchena3He said: “My favourite person, with whom I share all my days, the one who listens to me and helps me, the one who is always there for everything, the woman with the most beautiful smile that exists turns 30 today.”Thank you for being you. Life is more beautiful by your side. The best is coming together.Meet the new Wags of the Premier League season, from a Belgian interior designer to a Portuguese model”Happy birthday, my love! 🎂❤️”Marta shared a similarly adoring post in June last year after Soler claimed the Ligue 1 title with PSG.Alongside a picture of him hugging her, she included the message: “Congratulations, my love!”Your first league and I couldn’t be more proud of you, you are so great. Always with you. ❤️”She is set to swap Paris for London following Soler’s move to West HamCredit: Instagram @martamarchena3The glamorous star will likely see a rise in her followersCredit: Instagram @martamarchena3She regularly stuns in fashionable outfitsCredit: Instagram @martamarchena3Marta is often pictured in or near the oceanCredit: Instagram @martamarchena3 More

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      Danny Simpson keeps Premier League medal after being fought to SPLIT DRAW by YouTuber Danny Aarons with rematch AGREED

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      DANNY SIMPSON was fought to a split-decision draw against Danny Aarons – keeping his fresh boxing 0 and Premier League winners medal. The former Leicester star – who was part of the Foxes squad that defied 5000/1 odds to win the 2016 title – faced Aarons in Dublin. Danny Aarons and Danny Simpson fight to a drawCredit: GettyThey headlined a Misfits Boxing event in DublinCredit: GettyHe only took the bout of just over a month’s notice after TikToker Beavo was forced out injured. But after going the distance in his debut bout, Simpson is ready to do it all over again and settle the score with Aarons. He said: “I think Danny knows that I tried to jump in last minute. “Maybe I’ll get the chance to have it again with a full camp and learn to box a bit more. I’d love to come back and have the opportunity.” READ MORE IN BOXINGAarons added: “Nothing but respect for Simpson, a draw it is what it is. We’ll run it back.”In the build up to the Misfits Boxing pay-per-view, the two made a wager with Simpson putting his Prem winners medal on the line. And Aarons agreed to put up his placard earned for one million subscribers on YouTube. The pace of the fight was frantic from the get-go as both came out swinging. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAarons looked to have Simpson in trouble before the former footballer found his feet and returned fire. Simpson landed some telling jabs and had his opponent bloodied from the nose. Both landed wild shots and fought till the end with the judges unable to split them. They keep their prized possessions and unbeaten boxing record intact. Both came out swinging with the pace franticCredit: GettyBoth agreed to a rematchCredit: GettyThe pair headlined Misfits in DublinCredit: SportsfileFans could’ve done with one more roundCredit: Sportsfile More

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      TikTok star HSTikkyTokky calls out Wayne Rooney and Jake Paul after beating ‘worst boxer in history’

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      TIKTOKER HSTikkyTokky called out Wayne Rooney and Jake Paul after beating a hapless former Love Island star.The controversial content creator – real name Harrison Sullivan – faced George Fensom in Dublin. Harrison Sullivan ‘HS Tikky Tokky’ defeats George FensomCredit: SportsfileBut the Misfits Boxing bout was doomed from the beginning with Fensom showing a serious lack of skill in the build up. What’s worse is HS was clearly the bigger and more capable fighter. And it showed after one painful round as Fensom was down three times but thankfully left unhurt. The final left hook – undoubtedly a well-timed shot – left Fensom crawled up in the corner and wanting no more. READ MORE IN BOXINGFans were quick to slam the bout, with one fuming: “George Fensom is the worst boxer in history.”Another added: “Fensom is the worst fighter I’ve ever seen, Tikky Tokky ran through him.” One raged: “That was sad and disgraceful.”HS – probably a bit embarrassed by the matchmaking himself – did give his no-hope opponent some credit. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd he called out Manchester United legend Rooney and YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul to fight. He said: “I’m coming for f***ing every influencer in this scene. Jake Paul can get smoked. Zherka can get smoked. “Everyone can get f***ing smoked… Wayne Rooney can f***ing get it.” Danny Simpson agrees to put Premier League winner’s medal on the line in boxing fight against YouTuber Danny Aarons More

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      KSI vs Jake Paul takes new twist with veteran promoter drafted in to revive talks for £100m grudge match

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      KSI and Jake Paul’s blockbuster grudge bout has taken a new twist with promoter Kalle Sauerland drafted in to revive talks. The pair of YouTubers-turned-boxers have feuded for over half a decade fuelling demand for a money-spinning showdown. KSI is yet to fight Jake Paul despite years of feudingCredit: GettyTalks for Jake Paul to fight KSI have dragged onCredit: GettyBut relationships between Paul’s business partner Nakisa Bidarian and KSI’s manager appear to be at an all-time low. As a result, Taylor’s Misfits Boxing partner Sauerland has been given the responsibility of handling negotiations.He helped resurrect a deal for KSI to fight Tommy Fury last year while having almost three decades of top-flight experience under his belt. Sauerland told SunSport: “I’ve done 24 years of boxing and put on unification fights, heavyweight world championships with multiple belts.READ MORE IN BOXING”So I’ve sort of seen that on the traditional side, it’s no different on the other side.”You’ve got things to manage, whether it’s weights, whether it’s purses, egos, you name it; the choice of locker room, the choice of who’s announced first.”Those things are all part of putting a big fight together. So he hasn’t thrown me under the bus. I’m always ready to go.”In certain fights, I do get called in to put it together, Tommy Fury was one last year, which obviously wasn’t exactly a small one.Most read in SportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”It’s sometimes the old experience, there’s been three decades in boxing promotion. It can help.”KSI’s team have claimed a fight with Paul is capable of raking in £100MILLION. Jake Paul reveals ‘take it-or-leave it’ offer to fight KSISauerland said: “And the rest! It’s a massive fight.”We all know that in terms of numbers you’ve got to understand this space and that the equivalent of Mayweather-Pacquiao in it.”That’s in the traditional part of the sport. So I think it does similar numbers.”Sauerland admitted talks are not yet underway with opposite number Bidarian. But his brother Nisse has worked with Paul’s advisor in the past – sparking new hope of a deal coming together. KSI, 31, has not yet returned since suffering defeat for the first time, losing a decision to Fury, 25, last October. READ MORE SUN STORIESHe was forced to pull out of his August 31 return in a wild two-on-one bout against Slim Albaher and Anthony Taylor after suffering hand injury. Paul, 27, meanwhile returns on November 15 in a controversial clash with Mike Tyson, 58, scrutinised for the age difference. KSI and Jake Paul clashing in the ring in 2020Credit: GETTY More

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      Tommy Fury handed shock boxing lifeline with arch rival’s promotion ‘open’ to working with Love Island star

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      TOMMY FURY could be handed a shock boxing lifeline in the form of an arch rival. Fury last year beat YouTube’s biggest boxing stars in Jake Paul and KSI. Tommy Fury controversially beat KSICredit: GettyBut he hasn’t boxed since, having undergone hand surgery following his controversial decision win over KSI in October. He has since hit unwanted headlines after splitting up with Molly-Mae Hague amid cheating allegations – which he publicly denied. And his boxing career has taken a hit in the aftermath of his surgery and contentious victory over KSI. But Misfits Boxing – co-founded by KSI and head honcho Mams Taylor – could be an unlikely route back into the ring for Fury. READ MORE IN BOXINGTaylor told SunSport: “Door’s open. I think he’s 25, he definitely brings a lot of value. “His dad is entertaining get along great with him as well. I think we’re open to it. Let’s see where he wants to go. “It would potentially make sense. It’s just gotta make sense on every front, you know? But always open to conversations.”Neither KSI, 31, or Fury, 25, have boxed since their pay-per-view blockbuster due to similar hand injuries. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe box office grudge match is said to have sold over 1MILLION PPVs.But a rematch remains up in the air after Taylor was informed Fury is not yet fit to box. He said: “The last time we all spoke, we knew that Tommy was unable to fight for a little while. “We look forward to reconnecting and seeing what’s next for him.”  Floyd Mayweather among SIX names in line to fight KSI on boxing return… with YouTuber out for ‘revenge’ More

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      Floyd Mayweather among SIX names in line to fight KSI on boxing return… with YouTuber out to ‘overcome the odds’

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER is on a six-man list of names in line to fight KSI. YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI was forced to pull out of his August 31 return after suffering a hand injury. Floyd Mayweather is in the frame to fight KSICredit: GettyKSI is hoping to make a boxing return in 2025Credit: GettyAnd he is hoping to be back by next year with talks already underway for who will be his opponent.His manager Mams Taylor – who co-founded Misfits Boxing with KSI – teased it will be a superstar name with a fierce reputation. Taylor told SunSport: “It’s gonna be someone big, someone who’s a challenge, someone who people will think is the impossible for a YouTuber to beat.”And I think that’s what KSI loves. He loves overcoming the odds, he loves the challenge. He loves proving people wrong.READ MORE IN BOXING”And I think – despite the actual result of the night – most people thought he won that fight in his last fight and he was a heavy underdog in that one so you know more of that to come.” KSI, 31, is yet to return since suffering defeat for the first time, losing a controversial decision to Tommy Fury, 25, in October. He was due to face TikToker Slim Albaher and ex-MMA fighter Anthony Taylor in a wild two-on-one bout before injury. That was after talks to fight retired British former world champion Amir Khan collapsed. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut Khan, 37, and Mayweather, 47, remain in the frame for KSI. Taylor revealed: “Amir is on the hit-list, Floyd is on the hit list for KSI. These are two out of 5/6 guys that we’re all looking at very closely.”Mayweather officially retired in 2017 after beating UFC legend Conor McGregor, 36, but he has continued to box in exhibitions since. They have come against opponents from the social media, MMA and boxing world – including KSI’s brother Deji. But KSI fumed at the way Mayweather refused to take it easy on his inexperienced brother – and is out for redemption in the ring. Taylor said: “I mean, he was technically the best defensive boxer in history and arguably ever all around. “And it’d be an honour to work with him in that capacity with JJ and him if that ever happens.”And to be honest with you, that was how Deji was thinking, I’m a promoter. I can say that. “Deji was in awe of Floyd, KSI wouldn’t be in awe of Floyd. KSI wants his revenge for the way he treated his brother.” Floyd Mayweather beat YouTuber Deji in DubaiCredit: Lee Hamilton-Cooper More

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      Danny Simpson reveals football rival DM’d him to set up fight… and backs ex-Man Utd team-mate to make boxing switch

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      DANNY SIMPSON is already being called out to an all-footie fight ahead of his boxing debut. The 2016 Premier League winner with Leicester faces YouTuber Danny Aarons on Saturday night in Dublin.Danny Simpson is already being called out to an all-footie fight ahead of his boxing debutCredit: Getty – ContributorMisfits Boxing – headed up by YouTuber KSI and his manager Mams Taylor – welcome stars from the social media, celebrity and sports world to fight in crossover-style bouts. But Simpson – a former team-mate of Cristiano Ronaldo’s at Manchester United – becomes the first footballer to cross over. And he expects several others to follow his lead having already been challenged behind-the-scenes by Prem rival James McLean. Simpson told SunSport: “I think if anything you’ve got to be quite brave in in general. But to be the first…READ MORE IN boxing “I hope so, because I said a lot of lads watch love boxing.They go, you always see the footballers at the boxing events ringside and stuff.”So yeah, I think they’re probably waiting to see what happens first! “I’ve had James McLean, I mentioned him in an interview and he DM’d me saying when he finishes, he’ll come down, spar and get in the ring.”So I think a few lads will probably get into it.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSimpson – during his time with Newcastle – infamously clashed with then-Sunderland forward McLean. And he has had his fair share of online feuds too, including one he recently put to bed with Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher. Simpson said: “Me and James McLean had some beef when we played and he’s DM’d me. “I think I had beef with Carra in the past but that we sorted that out. Obviously, everyone knows Wazza is a good boxer. “So, yeah there’s names that are popping up so we’ll we’ll see if you know any of them in the future fancy it.”Wayne Rooney – nicknamed Wazza – was once knocked out in a drunken kitchen spar by Phil Bardsley. And Simpson – who came up the United ranks with Bardsley – backed the hardman full-back to have the makings of a boxer. He said: “I think my mate Phil Bardsley. I was with him last week and he’s grew up boxing and around boxing.”I’d back him to beat anyone I think on on on these cards. So I’d throw him in the mix and and put pressure on him.”James McLean clashing with Simpson in a 2012 matchCredit: Getty Images – GettyPhil Bardsley had a hardman reputationCredit: Visionhaus More