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    Who is Walid Sharks and what is his boxing record?

    BOXER Walid Sharks is part of the huge all-star-studded Misfits Boxing Prime Card Event.Sharks’ highly anticipated rematch against Deen the Great is set to be an explosive bout.
    Boxer Walid Sharks is a social media star turned boxerCredit: Instagram
    Who is Walid Sharks?
    Walid Muhesein, also known as Walid Sharks, is an online social media star-turned-boxer. 
    He was born on April 15, 2004, in Syria.
    With 441k followers on Instagram and over 550k followers on TikTok the boxer has quite the following already. 
    Walid will return to the ring on October 14, 2023, to face rival Deen the Great as part of the must-watch Misfits Boxing Prime Card. 
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    Walid and Deen the Great will feature as one of the 11 flights on the undercard, before the highly anticipated KSI showdown with Tommy Fury, and Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis gets underway. 
    What is Walid Sharks boxing record?
    Sharks has a boxing record of 3-1-0 with two KOs and one win by unanimous decision under his belt already. 
    His last fight was in July 2023, in which he secured a win over Yuddygangtv also known as YouTuber Elijah Smith.
    The boxer has only lost one fight in his career.
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    Did Walid Sharks beat Deen the Great?
    Sharks only defeat was at the hands of Deen the Great, real name Nurideen Shabazz.
    Their clash took place on November 19, 2022.
    There were multiple knockdowns during the fight which was part of the Misfits Boxing X Series 003 event. 
    Sharks looked dominant until the sudden finish in the third round when he was KO’d by Deen.
    Nearly a year later, they will go head-to-head on the undercard of KSI vs Tommy Fury on October 14, 2023.
    They have both notched wins since then, but with their long-lasting feud and rivalry, it leaves it open for Sharks to even up the series.
    Sharks has never beaten Deen the Great.
    The last time the pair met was in a Misfits Boxing tag team boxing experiment in July 2023.
    Deen and Sharks were paired up as teammates, despite their well-known feud. 
    The explosive duo took on Yuddygang TV and Ayye Pap in the co-main event of Misfits Boxing X Series 008. 
    After four rounds the unlikely pairing secured the win via a unanimous decision.
    The animosity between the two looked to have disappeared and a truce drawn.
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    However, in a bizarre and shocking turn of events, Deen the Great and Sharks ending up having a mass brawl whilst awaiting confirmation of the results, with their teams required to pull them both apart.
    The mass brawl went viral and has since ignited several reactions and built much anticipation for their next meeting on October 14, 2023. More

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    Tommy Fury’s dad John could sensationally fight on Misfits card after chat with KSI’s manager

    JOHN FURY could end up following in son Tommy’s footsteps by fighting on a Misfits card.Former Love Islander Tommy returns to the ring on Saturday night for a Manchester melee with YouTube superstar KSI.
    Tommy Fury throws down with KSI on the Misfits Prime card in Manchester on SaturdayCredit: REUTERS
    His dad John could follow in his footsteps and compete on the cardCredit: PA
    Dotting dad John has been front and centre for every media ahead of the latest Misfits Prime show, so much so that promotion chief Mams Taylor is weighing up giving him a fight in the future.
    That’s according to talkSPORT, who claimed: “KSI’s manager Mams Taylor has revealed that John Fury has told him he’s interested in fighting on a Misfits Boxing card.
    “And they’re open to making it happen.”
    Brit boxing fans were quick to comment on the revelation, with one saying: “This would legitimately be the greatest thing to happen in the history of boxing.”
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    Another said: “The return of the Real Gypsy King.”
    And another said: “Not a man born from his mother could beat big John Fury.”
    One remarked: “John Fury vs Greg Paul 2024.”
    Another chimed in: “John Fury v [Eddie] Hearn, make it happen.”
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    Some fans even called for John to share the ring with boxing icon Mike Tyson, who he named his son Tyson after.
    One wrote on X: “John Fury vs Mike Tyson.”
    Another said: “Put him in there with Mike Tyson.”
    John will be in Tommy’s corner for his clash with KSI and fully expects his son to do a number on the social media sensation.
    He told LowKick MMA: “I know how good Tommy is and KSI is going to find out how good Tommy is on the night.
    “I’m not gonna shout, and scream, and jump up and down because I’ve done all that, but the time for talking is over.
    “Action speaks louder than words. We’ve said this, we’ve said that. He’s been saying plenty. Let’s see if he can back it up on the night.
    “I hope he can.” More

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    Misfits Boxing dealt huge blow as fighter ‘arrested’ just days before bout on Tommy Fury vs KSI undercard

    MISFITS BOXING’s Prime card has suffered a huge blow after one of the fighters competing on the show was “arrested” just days before the event.YouTuber Ryan Taylor was due to face rapper Swarmz in a rematch on Saturday night having been beaten in a round in January.
    Ryan Taylor’s rematch with Swarmz is offCredit: MISFITS BOXING
    The fight has been axed after Taylor was arrestedCredit: MISFITS BOXING
    Swarmz stopped Ryan Taylor in the first round of their January joustCredit: MISFITS BOXING
    But according to Happy Punch Promotions, the Dubai-based Brit has been nicked just days before the dust-up.
    Misfits have confirmed to SunSport that the bout is OFF but were unable to give an official reason as to why.
    The promotion – co-owned by KSI – are now seeking a last-gasp replacement.
    Fans of the influencer boxing scene were left stunned by the cancellation of the fight, with one saying: “Arrested for what?”
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    Another said: “WE NEED AN ASAP REPLACEMENT IF THSST THE CASE.”
    And another said: “Crazy way of ducking a fight fairs.”
    One remarked: “So much for having no pullouts on this card.”
    Another chimed in: “Man’s that petrified of Swarmz he went and got himself arrested so he didn’t have to fight.”
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    Taylor and Swarmz locked horns with one another in January on the undercard of KSI’s clash with FaZe Temperrr.
    Swarmz won the contest via first-round TKO courtesy of a referee stoppage, which came about thanks to severe swelling around Taylor’s right eye.
    An elated Swarmz, 26, said: “It was a jab, a touch, we’ll call it a little touch.
    “But you know what?
    “I’ve been working hard for this, everyone saw me get battered against KSI, making fun of me calling me a ballerina.
    “It’s been playing on my mind and I had to get redemption.”
    Headlining Saturday night’s Misfits Prime at the Manchester Arena is KSI clash against Tommy Fury.
    And in the co-main event, Logan Paul returns in a grudge match against jiu-jitsu champion-turned-MMA star Dillon Danis.  More

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    Dillon Danis refuses to answer Logan Paul question while hooked up to lie detector test ahead of fight on KSI card

    DILLON DANIS has refused to confirm if he intends to pull a fast one and withdraw from his fight with Logan Paul.The Brazilian jiu-jitsu whizz faces the social media sensation in a grudge match several months in the making in Manchester on Saturday night.
    Dillon Danis will throw down with Logan Paul on Saturday nightCredit: MISFITS BOXING
    Danis has hinted in recent weeks that he could pull out of the fightCredit: @DILLONDANIS
    The BJJ whizz has refused to commit to entering the ring this weekendCredit: DAZN
    Danis – a long-time pal of UFC superstar Conor McGregor – pulled out of his January joust with Brit KSI and has teased another withdrawal over the last few weeks.
    And the social media troll isn’t committing to stepping between the ropes this weekend, insisting he’s only a “maybe” to enter the ring while hooked up to a lie detector.
    Danis – who has twice competed in Bellator – revealed he withdrew from his clash with KSI because it was a “lose-lose” for him.
    The American said of KSI: “He’s a p***y. I just think KSI’s a nobody, it was a lose-lose for me.
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    “And beating him was like ‘who cares?’ I don’t know, I didn’t really care about fighting him at all.
    “I think me and the Pauls have had a lot of history and there’s a lot more storyline, me and KSI never had a storyline.
    “I think he’s a loser, he’s not a real fighter, he’s a video gamer, brought nothing to me.
    “Logan has actually boxed Floyd Mayweather so at least he brings a little bit of credibility and it’s better.
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    “I think KSI sucks and I would have starched him.
    “He’s working for me, I sold this whole fight so he’s my b****, tell him to take the bandana off and show his forehead, both of them!'”
    The build-up to Danis’ clash with Paul has been dominated by his relentless trolling of the YouTuber’s fiancee Nina Agdal.
    Danis has repeatedly shared photos of the Dane with her previous flames to X (formerly Twitter), inviting multiple pile ons.
    His targeted campaign against the model – in which he’s alleged to have shared hacked content from her private SnapChat – has seen him slapped with a restraining order.
    Agdal, however, will be in attendance for the fight.
    Paul revealed late last month: “It’s not a physical restraining order, she’ll be there.
    “No, no anxiety. Nina is a warrior, dude, Dillon Danis is a puddle.
    “Dillon Danis on Twitter, on X, behind a keyboard, is much different than Dillon Danis in person.” More

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    David Haye explains why KSI will BEAT Tommy Fury and cause one of biggest shocks in boxing history

    KSI has been sensationally backed to beat Tommy Fury by former heavyweight champion David Haye.The YouTuber-turned-boxer clashes with the former Love Island star on Saturday night on the Misfits Prime card in Manchester.
    KSI throws down with Tommy Fury in a Manchester melee this weekendCredit: REUTERS
    The YouTube-turned-boxer is a big underdog going into the fightCredit: PA
    Ex-WBA heavyweight champ David Haye reckons KSI will shock the world and beat FuryCredit: GETTY
    Social media sensation KSI – real name Olijade Olatunji – has yet to face a professional boxer in his brief stint in the sport.
    But former WBA heavyweight king Haye reckons the internet mogul will leave Fury – the younger brother of Tyson Fury – with egg on his face.
    He told JOE: “I think KSI beats him. Everybody just believes Tommy’s so much better.
    “The best name on his record is Jake Paul, and that was a close fight in which he got knocked down.
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    “So it’s not like he has this depth of experience.
    “I think everybody’s overrating Tommy and very much underrating KSI, and that gives KSI a massive advantage. I believe it’s gonna be a big shock.”
    KSI, 30, goes into his clash with Fury on the back of a No Contest with Joe Fournier, who he knocked out with an illegal elbow.
    But he’s brimming with confidence ahead of his Manny melee with Fury, who he plans to finish inside four rounds.
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    He said: “I’m feeling good, feeling confident and feeling ready.
    “I’m going to just stand there and fight him, Jake ran away from Tommy’s combinations.
    “I’m not running away, I’m standing in the middle of the ring and I’m fighting him.
    “I’ve watched [Fury and Paul’s fight] many times, every angle on slo-mo, every stance, every little bit of detail that I need to know in order to beat Tommy Fury.
    “Tommy has got some certain combinations that he likes doing that he’s pretty good at and we’re looking out for that.
    “Obviously he’s a big guy that likes to clinch so we’re going to be watching that and we’re going to fight him.
    “Just go in there and fight, go crazy, it’s simple.
    “I’m going to test that chin and I’m going to show him that my power is different to Jake Paul.”
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    Misfits Boxing Rich List – from KSI to Logan Paul and millionaire status of Tommy Fury and YouTube undercard stars

    MISFITS boxing is fast becoming a staple in influencer boxing.This weekend will see the latest clash between various creators and social media sensations.
    KSI’s fight with Tommy Fury is the headline eventCredit: Getty
    But Fury and KSI are not the only fighters coming with dough to the ringCredit: Getty

    The star-studded line-up is headlined by KSI’s fight with Tommy Fury, while Logan Paul is facing off with Dillon Danis.
    But while the focus is on the two main fights at the AO Arena, further down the bill are fellow mega-successful influencers with deep pockets.
    In terms of net worths on the The Misfits card, PRIME business partners Paul and KSI top the list with £61million and £20m respectively.
    Alex Wassabi – whose partner is actress Alexxis Lemire – is worth a cool £13m.
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    The YouTuber is part of a special tag team event that will see himself and NichLmao fight Luis Alcaraz Pineda and BDave.
    Love Island star Fury takes up the next spot thanks to his net worth of an estimated £4m.
    Danis is worth more than a pretty penny himself with a net worth of £2.5m.
    Salt Papi, participating in the third from last fight on the card, has a net worth of up to £1.6m,
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    The Misfits Boxing Rich List featuring some notable names
    Logan Paul has a huge net worth of £61mCredit: Instagram / @loganpaul
    Dillon Danis is a more modest £2.5mCredit: Getty
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    Opponent Slim Albaher has a far more modest worth of £407,000, which is understandable given his more modest social media following.
    Deen the Great has a net worth of £2.5m, a number which could rise if he beats Walid Sharks this weekend.
    Swarmz, who will be fighting Ryan Taylor, has a net worth of £1.6m.
    This worth is nearly identical to that of OnlyFans star Astrid Wett, who is facing Alexia Grace.
    However, the boxers are not the only ones stacking dough.
    Co-presidents Kalle Sauerland and Mams Taylor are millionaire’s in their own right.
    Sauerland has a net worth estimated at £2.6m, while Taylor’s stands at £4m. More

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    KSI posts cheeky response after Tommy Fury shows off ‘absolutely insane’ body transformation ahead of fight

    TOMMY FURY has whipped himself into sensational shape for his fight with KSI.The unbeaten 9-0 boxer faces YouTube, music and boxing star KSI on Saturday in Manchester.
    Tommy Fury revealing his nine-week body transformationCredit: tommyfury/Instagram
    Tommy Fury weighed 184.5lb for his last fightCredit: AFP
    The Love Islander must be 183lb to fight KSICredit: Reuters
    And Fury appears to be in the shape of his life as he posed topless to show off his sensational two month transformation.
    He captioned the post: “A 9 week transformation… one thing about me, I don’t cut corners. Ever.”
    Fiancee Molly-Mae Hague commented: “Absolutely insane.”
    The 2019 Love Islander has closed out his training camp for the bout and has been left completely shredded.

    Fury, 24, comes into the bout having beaten KSI’s arch rival Jake Paul, 26, by split-decision in their February grudge match.
    And he admitted to putting on THREE STONE after the win by gorging on £300 worth of cheesecake and junk food.
    But it is obvious Fury had no problem back in fighting shape as he prepares to come down in weight to face KSI.
    Despite his stunning transformation, KSI, 30, hit back: “Will make it so much funnier when I knock him out.”
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    Fury scaled 184.5lb (13st 1lb) before beating Paul but must weight no more than 183lb (13st) this Friday.
    The reality TV star – who shares a £3.5million Cheshire mansion with his partner Molly-Mae – has made the hour journey to Manchester.
    And he arrived full of confidence after claiming he could beat KS even after a boozy bender.
    He told PA: “These guys don’t really call for me to step up to world title ability. I’m levels above these guys.
    “I could beat KSI after 15 pints of beer. I could literally go down the pub all day, fight him at night-time and still beat him.
    “If we fight 100 times I beat him 100 times.”
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    Dillon Danis net worth 2023: How much has MMA star made in his career?

    MMA welterweight fighter Dillon Danis is set to make his highly anticipated boxing debut against YouTube star Logan Paul.But controversy had put the Misfits Boxing clash in doubt.
    Dillon Danis during the Misfits Boxing press conferenceCredit: PA
    What is Dillon Danis’ net worth in 2023?
    Dillon Danis is already estimated to have a net worth of £2.5m ($3.1m) according to reports.
    But this is likely to accelerate due to his fight with Logan Paul in Manchester.
    The controversial American mixed martial arts fighter has not fought in any combat discipline since a win over Max Humphrey in March 2021. 
    Danis regularly shows his flashy and luxurious lifestyle on social media, with his 3.1 million followers on Instagram alone, and almost 650,000 followers on X.  
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    Danis is not shy of posting pictures of himself with luxury supercars, on jets, and at parties hanging out with the likes of Floyd Mayweather. 

    How much has Dillion Danis earned in his career?
    MMA star Danis, nicknamed El Jefe, has fought twice, with two wins.
    As a Bellator welterweight contender, Danis reportedly got paid between $100,000 and $120,000 for each of his two outings.
    With Danis winning both of his fights, there could even be the possibility of earning a few hefty bonuses too.
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    Danis has made a reputation for himself in the combat sports community and is well known for this Brazilian jiu-jitsu and grappling abilities.
    Being trained under Brazilian coach Marcelo Garcia, Danis has competed in numerous BJJ competitions, including the well renowned IBJJF World Championship title. 
    Danis made his winning debut in the MMA world in April 2018 against Kyle Walker which ended after the first round.
    Danis is well known for being a brash and loud fighter which has attracted attention for his verbal sparring and disputes with other competitors. 
    His well-known friendship with fellow MMA fighter Conor McGregor has raised his reputation even more in the mixed martial arts field. 
    Did Dillon Danis fight KSI?
    The duo were set to fight each other in January 2023, but Danis pulled out at the last minute. 
    Speaking on podcast The MMA Hour, the 30-year-old revealed why he decided to go head to head with Logan Paul rather than KSI. 
    He said: “The KSI fight was never the fight. It was always against the Pauls (Logan and Jake Paul). Nobody cared about the KSI fight, he’s a nobody. He’s not even a fighter.” 
    Danis is notorious for his pre-fight antics and trolling against KSI and the Paul Brothers on X.
    The MMA fighter has constantly been trolling Logan by sharing derogatory posts about his fiancee, model, Nina Agdal online. 
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    KSI will appear on the same fight card as Danis at the Misfits Boxing event, but it will be against Love Islander and professional boxer Tommy Fury. 
    As of October 2023, the duo have not fought each other. More