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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

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      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

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      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

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      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

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      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.”
      KSI and Tommy Fury facing offCredit: REUTERS More

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      Dillon Danis net worth 2023: How much has MMA star made in his career?

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      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

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      KSI incredibly reveals ‘different’ Erling Haaland nearly stopped blockbuster Tommy Fury fight

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      ERLING HAALAND almost scuppered KSI’s grudge match with Tommy Fury, according to the YouTuber.The social media sensation clashes with the former Love Islander in a Manchester melee on Saturday night.

      KSI and Logan Paul recently signed Erling Haaland as a Prime athleteCredit: INSTAGRAM@DRINKPRIME
      The YouTuber revealed the Man City striker almost hit him in the face with a penaltyCredit: THAT PETER CROUCH PODCAST
      But his recent collab video with new Prime athlete Haaland almost laid waste to his showdown with Fury, the younger brother of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson.
      KSI – real name Olajide Olatunji – almost had his nose battered by the Norwegian man-mountain while filming some content with him.
      Haaland and Prime co-founder Logan Paul recently tried to save a number of penalties from the Manchester City hitman.
      And some of the 23-year-old’s strikes came dangerously close to smacking KSI in the face and potentially derailing his fight with Fury.
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      KSI recalled the meet-up during an appearance on That Peter Crouch Podcast, saying: “Oh my God. So I was in goal for it.
      “Bro, I was s***ting myself because he knows how to hit hard. It’s different.
      “Like you know when you’re with your mates and they kick the ball? It can be hard, but it’s not like professional level.
      “Haaland was there just trying to hit me with a volley, at professional level, while I’m in goal.
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      “And I’m there like, ‘Bro, I’ve got a fight like in a month. Are you mad? What are you doing?’ I’m just trying to get out of the way.”
      KSI enters his showdown with Fury on the back of a no contest with self-proclaimed millionaire Joe Fournier.
      The 30-year-old is a huge underdog going into the fight but is adamant he’ll stop Fury inside four rounds.
      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.”
      KSI faces Tommy Fury in a Manchester melee on Saturday nightCredit: REUTERS More

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      Salt Papi’s incredible body transformation after losing 50lbs ahead of comeback fight on KSI vs Tommy Fury undercard

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      SALT PAPI has undergone a dramatic body transformation ahead of his return to the ring this weekend.The Filipino phenom will be back in action on Saturday night on the undercard of KSI’s Manchester melee with Tommy Fury.
      Salt Papi used to be a podgy puncher when he joined the influencer boxing sceneCredit: PA
      The 29-year-old has undergone a dramatic transformation ahead of his ring returnCredit: INSTAGRAM@THEOFFICIASALTPAPI
      Papi – real name Nathaniel Bustamante – has shed over 3.5 stone since boxingCredit: INSTAGRAM@THEOFFICIASALTPAPI
      He’s in the shape of his life ahead of his upcoming clash with Slim AlbaherCredit: INSTAGRAM@THEOFFICIASALTPAPI
      Papi – real name Nathaniel Bustamante – is set to throw down with fellow social media sensation Slim Albaher.
      The 29-year-old goes into the fight on the back of a defeat to former Bellator MMA fighter Anthony Taylor in May.
      But he’ll step into the ring this weekend with a completely different physique to the one he had a mere five months ago.
      He’s continued his incredible weight loss journey by dropping another 20lbs ahead of his 165lbs debut against Slim.
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      Papi – who has now lost over THREE-AND-A-HALF STONE since he started boxing – shared snaps of his pre-fight physique with his 810,000 Instagram followers on Tuesday.
      His accompanying caption read: “This fight is going to be explosive.”
      Papi’s legion of followers were blown away by his transformation, with one saying: “Looks like bro just came out of hyperbolic time chamber.”
      Another said: “That’s not Salt Papi, that’s Salt Daddy.”
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      And another said: “Geezus f***ing Christ.”
      One remarked: “Sheeeesh.”
      Another chimed in: “Beast.”
      One of Papi’s stunned followers asked: “WTF u been eating?”
      Papi and Slim went face-to-face with one another during last month’s Misfits Boxing 9 event in Newcastle.
      The pair had to be separated by security after getting into each other’s faces in the ring.
      Salt Papi will bid to bounce back from defeat to Anthony Taylor this weekendCredit: GETTY More

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      Who are KSI’s parents Jide and Yinka?

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      KSI and Tommy Fury will headline the Misfits Prime card on Saturday.Logan Paul and Dillon Danis will also share the headline spot on the fight card.
      KSI will fight Tommy Fury on Saturday in ManchesterCredit: Darren Fletcher
      This will be YouTube star KSI’s sixth outing in boxing gloves – having won four of these by KO.
      The 30-year-old released ‘KSI: In Real Life’ – a biographical documentary following the Watford lad and his family – in January on Amazon Prime.
      Who is KSI’s father Jide?
      Jide Olatunji – KSI’s father – was born in Ibadan, Nigeria and features in many of KSI and his brother Deji’s YouTube videos, often as the cameraman.
      In the Amazon Prime documentary, the UK-based influencer-boxer spoke about how he had struggled to form a relationship with his father as a younger man and said “we just became strangers”.
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      On his relationship with the 57-year-old now, KSI added: “A lot of people are disconnected with their parents or their dads.
      “Like the idea of not even hugging him or saying, ‘Oh, I love you dad, it was just a foreign thing. Back in the day, like, it’s crazy it never happened.
      “And because he’s always working, it made sense, cause he had to do like two jobs and we didn’t have the time to bond ever.
      “We just didn’t know each other. He was just a guy who provides and that was it.
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      “We didn’t have a relationship, we didn’t have that bond. That’s what I’m trying to fix now, that’s what I’m trying to create.
      “It’s cool cause now I’m taking him to Arsenal games, talking to him all the time.”
      Who is KSI’s mother Yinka?
      Yinka Olatunji was born in Islington and was raised Catholic by Nigerian parents – she also features heavily in her sons’ YouTube videos.
      After KSI’s second fight with bitter rival Paul, the 55-year-old tweeted: My son is a warrior #TeamKSI we did it! Thank you all for your support and commiseration to Logan Paul, he tried.
      And she has also expressed her displeasure at the idea of a bout between her two sons and said: “You do not fight family.” More