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      AnEsonGib hits back at ‘unauthentic’ KSI after Misfits Boxing boss backs Slim Albaher to BEAT former friend-turned-rival

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      ANESONGIB has branded KSI “unauthentic” after his former friend-turned-rival backed Slim Albaher to win their Misfits Boxing bout. Gib faces Slim in Qatar on DAZN PPV on Thursday night to settle years of feuding with the American. AnEsonGib between KSI and Slim AlbaherCredit: Misfits boxing Gib, left next to KSI, is involved in a feud with his former friendAnd in a shock twist, KSI has thrown his support to Slim despite his past friendship with Gib. But Gib told SunSport in response: “It just seemed unauthentic. My guess is he’s trying to sell the fight because everyone else is boring.” KSI, 31, and Gib, 28, share a mutual circle of friends and even began boxing at the same time in the same gym. But their relationship strained when Gib started to take shots at KSI’s Misfits promotion – which homes to celebrity-style crossover bouts. READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd despite once being signed to fight Slim amid a rivalry of their own – he is in the New Yorker’s corner against newfound enemy Gib. KSI said: “I want Slim to win. I want Slim to put down Gib once and for all because this brother’s been talking for the longest time. “And now I know everyone’s saying me and Gib are friends, this, this, that, that. Me and Gib aren’t friends. “We hardly ever talk, OK. So let’s get this straight, we sparred, I beat him, I destroyed him, he is not on my level. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”So I want Slim to show the world that he is better than Gib and finally shut him up.” Already talk has turned to a grudge match between KSI and Gib down the line. But Gib responded: “I’m taking out the best at 168 so I can’t wait to do that and I’m not looking past Slim. “We are three days away from a fight, we’re solely focussed on that fight.” Misfits Boxing press conference descends into chaos More

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      ‘Welcome to Misfits’ says KSI as brawl erupts at press conference with Netflix stars causing chaos in Qatar

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      NETFLIX stars Chase Demoor and Kelz Dyke got into a press conference brawl just days before their Misfits Boxing fight.The heavyweight pair – who both featured on Too Hot to Handle – feature on the the “Supercard” in Qatar.Chase Demoor and Kelz Dyke got into a brawl in QatarCredit: Misfits Boxing But the fight threatened to start early at the press conference at the plush five-star Rixos hotel in Doha.As the pair traded verbal blows, DeMoor sparked carnage after throwing water on Kelz.And before long the rivals began tussling on stage as security somehow got between the 6ft+ duo.Misfits co-founder and boxer KSI was left in hysterics and shouted out: “Welcome to Misfits.”READ MORE IN BOXINGBoth shot to fame on reality TV show Too Hot to Handle, with Kelz featuring on series one and DeMoor following the season after. DeMoor has had five bouts in the ring, winning two including a professional fight against winless Terrick Maven. And 1-0 Kelz was quick to dismiss the win, saying: “You picked a guy who was 0-4.” But DeMoor hit back: “He’s better than you. He would belt to your ass. He would knock those sunglasses off you face.” Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAfter a serious of back-and-forths, DeMoor walked over and chucked water on his British opponent to spark the brawl. The event is to be headlined by YouTubers AnEsonGib and Slim Albaher live on DAZN PPV. Jake Paul and Eddie Hearn wanted to sign me after Olympic snub but I signed for KSI and Misfits Boxing… here’s why More

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      How YouTuber Jarvis went from gamer earning fortunes to Misfits Boxing star sparring Floyd Mayweather

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      YOUTUBER Jarvis left behind a lucrative career in gaming to become a boxer – even catching Floyd Mayweather’s attention. The social media star – full name Jarvis Khattri – was part of the FaZe clan – the biggest worldwide gaming group. YouTuber Jarvis was part of the FaZe clanNow he is signed to Misfits BoxingJarvis sparred boxing legend Floyd Mayweather in Las VegasFaZe clan members brought in millions of pounds a year through eSports – but Jarvis was controversially banned from Fortnite for cheating in 2019. But two years later he dramatically changed career to boxing as part of a YouTube vs TikTok event – and he has never looked back. Jarvis relocated from Surrey to Las Vegas to train at Mayweather’s famous boxing club. As well as sparring the American legend himself, he also regularly shares the ring with top stars like undefeated prodigy Curmel Moton. READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd despite dedicating himself boxing, Jarvis jokes his old life as a gamer was slightly easier. He told SunSport in Doha: “Always, I think, ‘Why did I ever do this?’ “But after my first fight I kind’ve fell in love with it, that adrenaline rush, that feeling of getting hit and hitting someone. “It made me want more so I kept doing it, kept having fun and it’s something that is great for me, my health, pushing me out my comfort zone.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”For sure, I could’ve just stuck to that source of revenue, but why not expand?” Jarvis is 4-1 but his most memorable experience in the ring came during his spar with 50-0 icon Mayweather. Floyd Mayweather toys with YouTuber Jarvis in sparring for next exhibition fight The boxing great is a friend of Jarvis’ trainer Otis Pimpleton, so when Mayweather needed a late night sparring partner Jarvis got the call. He revealed: “I got beat up a little bit but I learned a lot and had a great job. It’s a surreal experience. “When you’re in there you don’t really think about it too much but the whole rest of the night I just had a smile on my face, I couldn’t believe what happened. “Being able to be in the ring with someone who people say is one of the best in the world,  is very rare.”Jarvis is a champion of Misfits Boxing, which homes to celebrity-style crossover bouts. And he returns on Thursday in Qatar against unbeaten Irish DJ and boxer Ben Williams. More

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      Misfits Boxing star Swarmz in stunning FIVE-STONE weight loss after ditching cheeseburgers for healthy diet

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      RAPPER Swarmz has lost a sensational FIVE-STONE after ditching cheeseburgers for a healthy boxing diet. The recording artist was thrust into the influencer boxing scene in August 2022 when he fought superstar KSI on two weeks notice.Rapper Swarmz has lost five stone since boxingCredit: ReutersHe is now ripped at 12st 5lbSwarmz weighed 17st 6lb when he first walked into the boxing gym – now he is fighting at 12st 5lb. The singer returns on Thursday in Qatar against boxer Luis Pineda – the man KSI beat also beat on the same night as Swarmz’s debut. And he told SunSport in Doha: “I’m always prepared, ready, coaches are always training me. “This was a last-minute fight but I’m always ready, stay ready, born ready.READ MORE IN BOXING”I feel like boxing itself mentally makes you disciplined and since I started boxing, I bang out gym everyday. “My occupation before this was music and I do gym more than music now. I feel like it’s in my blood now.” Gone are the days of a Big Mac and fries for Swarmz, who now lives off a slither of salmon and vegetables.He said: “Diet’s been good. Now I’m used to it, it’s my sixth fight. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”When I first started, not gonna lie it’s very hard to try block out cheeseburgers and stuff like that.” But he said with a grin: “Sometimes you can eat bad… but you’ve gotta work harder in the gym!” Swarmz has been rapping since 2017 but reveals just his two years in boxing has been way tougher. He said: “It’s not even a question. I’ve done football as well, boxing is the hardest thing I’ve ever done. “It takes long to learn, I’ve only been in it two years, I’m gonna learn more along the way but it’s been a great journey.” Misfits Boxing star Salt Papi was fighting BLIND before £6,000 eye surgery and opens up on THREE STONE transformation More

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      Misfits Boxing star Salt Papi was fighting BLIND before £6,000 eye surgery and opens up on THREE STONE transformation

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      MISFITS BOXING star Salt Papi was fighting BLIND until a £6,000 surgery – having also dramatically transformed his body. The TikToker got lasik eye surgery in 2023 and ditched his trademark rimless glasses after at last getting his vision fixed. Salt Papi admits to fighting blindCredit: PABut he got £6,000 eye surgeryThe social media star now fights without glassesAnd the Filipino – real name Nathaniel Bustamante – no longer has to rely on just fighting instincts when facing opponents. Salt Papi told SunSport in Doha: “I could only see a statue. I couldn’t see their facial expressions. Just a statue, I had to hit whatever I can hit.”I kind’ve got used to it. But it’s much better now, I can see my opponent’s facial expressions. If they’re tired, if they’re scared.” Salt Papi is 5-2 as a boxer and had even professional world champions signing his praises. READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd his natural talent was so remarkable rumours swirled that he had a secret amateur record back home in the Philippines. But Salt Papi said: “I never had an amateur background. I only started boxing two-and-a-half years ago.”Andy Warski, my first fight on Misfits, that was my second fight only.” Salt Papi has lost a stunning THREE STONE from chubby 15st 7lb beginner to ripped 12st 1lb middleweight. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd the secret? “Training and eating less!” he says with a cheeky grin.How YouTube star AnEsonGib went from ‘obese’ 17 STONE gamer to ‘seven-figure’ boxing paydays after body transformationSalt Papi now returns on Thursday in Qatar against YouTuber King Kenny. It will be his second fight since losing to American Slim Albaher, who fights AnEsonGib in the Middle East main-event. And Salt Papi said: “I feel like King Kenny is one of the best, up there with Slim, Gib. I can’t underestimate this guy. I have to beat this guy. “If I beat him, I don’t care who I fight next but I want to fight Slim. If Gib decides to take a break, I’d still fight Slim even if he’s the winner or loser.” Salt Papi has lost a stunning three stoneHe is now ripped at middleweight More

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      Jake Paul’s team sensationally open door to Anthony Joshua fight to ‘test the limits of what’s possible’

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      JAKE PAUL could sensationally fight Anthony Joshua to “test the limits of what’s possible.” YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul moved up to heavyweight to defeat Mike Tyson over eight rounds on Netflix. Jake Paul could sensationally fight Anthony JoshuaCredit: GettyAnthony Joshua weighs as much as 18 stoneCredit: ReutersIt proved a commercial success with over 100 MILLION tuning in and over 72,000 fans inside the AT&T Stadium. And Paul’s victory caused the likes of undisputed light-heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev, 39, to call out Paul.Daniel Dubois, 27, who knocked out Joshua, 35, in September also challenged the 11-1 social media sensation. And Paul’s promotional partner Nakisa Bidarian told Sky Sports: “Jake’s feedback to me was I want to do that fight. READ MORE IN BOXING”Not now. But I want to do that fight. To be a world champion at cruiserweight, he wants to do that. “The other is to test the limits of expectations. Test the limits of what’s possible.”This event with Mike Tyson, that tested the limits of what was possible for the world to see and him fighting Anthony Joshua or Daniel Dubois is kind of the same thing.”Jake weighed in at 227lbs but really he walks around at 215. But he’ll do it for the right environment, the right framework.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”It isn’t about the money. He’s made lots of money from the time he was 18 years old. It’s really about disruption.”It’s really about doing things that make you say: ‘Wow, that really happened.’ That’s what excites us.”Logan Paul tipped to sensationally fight his own brother Jake in bid to ‘teach him a lesson’ in never-before-seen boutJoshua weighed as heavy as 18 STONE before he was knocked out in round five by Dubois in September. And talks to rematch in February have since broken down as AJ instead eyes a return in the summer. Meanwhile Paul, 27, has the likes of Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez, 34, in his sights as he plots his next move. Bidarian said: “He has plenty of options. “He’s going to take a few days off and then we’re going to sit down next week with him, his advisers, his coaches and determine the next steps. “This was an opportunity to grab the world’s attention and remind them why this is such a beautiful sport.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Jake played a major part in doing that in his match against Mike Tyson and strategically we positioned Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano right before them.”In terms of what’s next for Jake – whatever he wants it to be, to be honest.”Joshua towers over Jake Paul More

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      Heavyweight champ Daniel Dubois reveals reason for calling out Jake Paul after ’embarrassing’ DM to YouTuber

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      DANIEL DUBOIS has revealed the reason behind calling out Jake Paul. Dubois offered the YouTuber-turned-boxer a shot at his heavyweight world title after Paul’s victory over Mike Tyson. Daniel Dubois called out Jake PaulCredit: ReutersMike Tyson was beaten by Jake PaulCredit: GettyAnd the IBF champion has opened up on his shock message in an interview with Bricks to Riches.Dubois said: “We messaged him, my dad and everyone decided, ‘Yeah, let’s call him out’. “Even though it’s just publicity, you never know what can happen in this sport. It’s strange times so we made the offer.” The message read: “Hi Jake, good business on the weekend but how would you feel fighting for the legitimate heavyweight championship of the world? READ MORE IN BOXING”This is Daniel Dubois calling you out, let’s get it on.”Undisputed light-heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev, 39, also called out Paul but it was Dubois who got a public response. Paul posted: “Man been boxing for 12 years, has over 100 fights between amateur and pro and fought on my undercard…hahaha.”But f*** it… I’m going to have Nakisa talk to Frankie Warren and get you in line for the throne. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”Unlike Artur, at least you have a few thousand fans.”Dubois, 27, added: “He said something about getting in line but he also said he was going to speak to Frank Warren so it shows they are serious about it.”Paul, 27, moved up TWO STONE to heavyweight to beat Tyson, 58, over eight rounds with over 100 MILLION watching on Netflix. But the American has since revealed he plans to move back down to cruiserweight and eyes a fight with Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez, 34. Logan Paul tipped to sensationally fight his own brother Jake in bid to ‘teach him a lesson’ in never-before-seen bout More

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      How YouTube star AnEsonGib went from ‘obese’ 17 STONE gamer to ‘seven-figure’ boxing paydays after body transformation

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      YOUTUBER AnEsonGib went from overweight video gamer to receiving “seven-figure” paydays as a shredded boxer. The social media star – real name Ali Loui Al-Fakhari and nicknamed Gib – has been a pioneer of the celebrity-style crossover boxing bouts.YouTuber AnEsonGib went from overweight video gamer to boxerHe dramatically transformed his bodyCredit: @AnEsonGib
      Gib broke down the secrets behind his transformationCredit: @AnEsonGib
      Gib is 6-1 as a crossover boxing starCredit: @AnEsonGib
      He once weighed as much as 17 STONE and admits to being “obese” – but is now fighting fit both mentally and physically.Gib told SunSport: “Back then when I was fat, I thought I was hench! “I’d have my top off and think, ‘Yeah, the abs are underneath it, the abs are underneath it!”But I remember I went to the gym, I was weak. Just kept trying to keep training and training and training, but yeah, physically the change is nice.READ MORE IN BOXING”But it’s more up here that has changed the most, and that’s what I’m proudest of, the mentality change, not the physical change.”Gib now fights at the super-middleweight boxing limit of 12st following a stunning FIVE STONE body transformation.And he credits ditching fast food and hiring a diet specialist for his remarkable turnaround. Gib said: “Of course, I’ve been consistent over the years, seven years I’ve been consistent, but the biggest change when I saw physically is when I got a nutritionist on board.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”As soon as I got a nutritionist and the diet was right, sleep was right, water intake was good, because I used to just order Deliveroo.”I said, ‘Yeah, Nando’s, do I deserve chips today or mashed potatoes?’ I just order and I think I’m being healthy.Tommy Fury and Darren Till clash at Misfits Boxing press conference “But once I got a nutritionist on board and my meals were prepared, that was the biggest change physically.”Gib returns to the ring after a year out to make his debut on Misfits Boxing – home of crossover fights – against Slim Albaher.The two look to settle years of feuding on Thursday, November 28 in Qatar live on DAZN PPV.And despite all the years of hard work and sacrifice to shed the pounds, Gib plans to celebrate victory by eating his way back to obesity.He said: “I’m trying to make weight, so right now all I’m f***ing thinking about is what am I eating in Qatar? What am I eating in Qatar?”So right now, I’m thinking I wanna get to 100kg. I don’t care about this physique, I wanna get fat! “But in general, I kinda keep good, maybe 6 days a week, snacks here and there, but now I wanna go obese. I wanna be big. “I wanna be big after this fight, that’s my goal.” Gib lost to Jake Paul in 2020Credit: Getty Images – GettyThe YouTuber is one of the biggest pioneers in crossover boxingCredit: @AnEsonGib
      Gib, 28, has a record of six wins with only one loss, coming to Jake Paul, 27, on his professional debut in 2020.Opponent Slim, 30, meanwhile is unbeaten in seven fights as a champion of the Misfits circuit headed up by KSI.And the American has warned his rivalry with Gib is “personal” – but the feeling is not mutual. Gib responded: “Personal? No. Why would I find it personal?”I’m just fighting the guy and come to box him and fight him. There’s nothing personal about this.”Slim doesn’t have anything to do with my life outside of this fight. So it shows that I’m clearly on his mind a lot.”It’s ‘personal’? It’s just business for me, I’m coming to chin him. I’m coming to take away his record. “I’m coming to embarrass the Misfits champion. So that’s what I’m coming to do.”The former FIFA gamer has adopted the moniker “seven-figure Gibber” due to his demand in the influencer boxing scene. READ MORE SUN STORIESBut is he making £1million to fight Slim? “Something along those lines,” Gib says with a chuckle.Gib fights Slim Albaher on DAZN PPVCredit: Misfits Boxing More