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      Tommy Fury vs KSI ‘very, very close’ to being announced as former Love Island star vows to ‘END’ YouTube boxing

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      KSI reckons his showdown with Tommy Fury is “very close” to being announced.The YouTuber-turned-boxer set his sights on the former Love Island star ahead of his clash with Joe Fournier last month.
      Tommy Fury and KSI are on the verge of fighting one anotherCredit: DAZN
      The pair almost came to blows in the ring last monthCredit: GETTY
      KSI has claimed his showdown with Fury is ‘very close’ to being announcedCredit: GETTY
      Negotiations resumed after the pair nearly came to blows following KSI’s controversial knockout of self-proclaimed billionaire Fournier, which was overturned to a No Contest.
      And the social media sensation has claimed a deal for him to trade leather with Fury is on the brink of coming to fruition.
      The 30-year-old told Misfits Boxing’s YouTube channel: “I am training for that fight.
      “Negotiations are going back and forth, we’re just waiting on Tommy essentially.
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      “We’ve just gotta do a few things to make sure it’s all perfect, but it’s very, very close.
      “I’m training, I’m getting ready for that fight, that’s what I want.”
      KSI’s manager Mams Taylor recently revealed the showdown had edged closer to fruition following a handful of changes to the initially proposed deal.
      He said: “We’ve gone back and forth and negotiated and now we’ve agreed to all the changes that they’ve requested.
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      “I don’t think there’s anything more other than for the ink to dry for both guys to make this happen.”
      KSI – real name Olajide Olatunji – insists a win over Fury will shatter the achievements of bitter rival Jake Paul.
      He said: “Because I know as soon as I beat Tommy Fury, Jake Paul’s whole career, his whole legacy’s in the bin, and I will be laughing.”
      Fury, 24, handed Paul his first professional loss in February with a split-decision victory in their Saudi showdown.
      And he’s vowed to put an end to the YouTube boxing scene by bouncing KSI from the ranks of the unbeaten.
      He told Sky Sports: “Everybody knows what’s next for me, it’s being teased at the minute.

      “Hopefully, we can get this KSI fight over the line and I’ll knock off another YouTuber.
      “That’s my plan for this year. I want to end YouTube boxing within 12 months.
      “So that’s my plan. So we’ll see. I don’t know. I just take it one fight at a time.
      “All these guys are the same to me.
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      “There’s not one that stands out from the rest.
      “They’re all about the same. So anyone can get it. I’m not bothered.” More

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      Premier League legend-turned-manager Damien Duff’s hilarious reaction after star player quits team for Love Island

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      FORMER Chelsea, Fulham and Republic of Ireland winger Damien Duff offered a brilliant response after his Shelbourne keeper Scott van der Sluis left the club to go on Love Island.Duff, 44, took over as the head coach of the League of Ireland side in 2021.
      Scott van der Sluis is set to be the latest Love Island bombshellCredit: Rex
      Manager Damien Duff joked he was “shocked” by Van der Sluiss’ decisionCredit: Sportsfile
      Welshman Van der Sluis, 22, has only played in the cup for the Dublin-based side this season.
      But he has now been released as he prepares to enter the Love Island villa as a bombshell.
      And when asked about the situation, manager Duff saw the funny side.
      He said: “I was shocked and saddened that Scott chose a villa in Mallorca full of beautiful, single women over myself, the staff and the players.
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      “I thank Scott for his services to Shelbourne FC and we all wish him the very best for the future, whatever that holds.”
      Keeper Van der Sluis released a statement after swapping the pitch for the villa.
      It read: “I’ve loved my time at Shels. Football is all I’ve ever done, all I’ve ever known. So this is a new and exciting opportunity for a change-up in life.
      “Shels are a great club going in the right direction and I look forward to seeing what the lads can achieve.
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      “Shels is my club. I’ll be cheering on the lads as a fan when I leave the villa.”
      Van der Sluis spent time as an academy prospect at Manchester United, Liverpool and Swansea.
      He has also represented Wales at age group level up to the U17s.
      Meanwhile, Duff has spent the last eight years coaching in Ireland following his retirement from playing.
      He has worked for Shamrock Rovers’ academy and first-team sides, as well as being a coach at Celtic and assistant to Ireland boss Stephen Kenny.
      Duff took the top job at Shelbourne in November 2021.
      During his playing career, he racked up 100 caps for Ireland, scoring eight goals.
      At club level, he won two Premier League titles with Chelsea under Jose Mourinho.
      He also claimed a League Cup at Stamford Bridge and another while at Blackburn. More

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      Tommy Fury reveals reason why he didn’t have immediate rematch with Jake Paul as KSI guns for fight

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      TOMMY FURY has heaped the blame on Jake Paul for the delay of their proposed rematch.The former Love Island star was on course for a second successive multi-million-pound showdown with the Problem Child after edging their February fight via split decision.
      Tommy Fury edged Jake Paul in their grudge match in FebruaryCredit: GETTY
      Paul campaigned for an immediate rematch but will fight UFC legend Nate Diaz next insteadCredit: GETTY
      Fury claims the immediate rematch went by the wayside as Paul went ‘silent’Credit: GETTY
      But YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul has instead opted to try and get back in the win column against former UFC star Nate Diaz in August.
      And Fury claims the duo didn’t immediately run things back because Paul and his team went AWOL.
      When asked if he’d been offered the fight, he told talkSPORT: “Nope. Not once [has he been in contact.]
      “I think I saw a tweet the other day that he wants to run it back in a year’s time, but as far as I’m concerned we were meant to be running it back a few months later.”
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      Former Disney star Paul, 26, was hellbent on rematching Fury in the aftermath of his first professional defeat.
      But Fury reckons he had a change of heart after watching back their Saudi showdown.
      The 24-year-old said: “He was in the middle of the ring saying ‘I’m here for the rematch, that’ll be my next fight.’
      “Obviously he’s gone away, watched it, and thought ‘maybe I’m not that good yet.’ So he’s silent.”
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      Although his sights are currently focused on MMA icon Diaz, Paul already has a date in mind for exacting revenge on Fury.
      In a scathing rant at bitter rival KSI, Paul tweeted: “This clown… tried to fight D***o Dan [Dillon Danis] who has never boxed and put a dehydration clause on him.
      “Fought a 40-year-old who hadn’t fought for 3 years and put a rehydration clause on him before elbowing him.
      “Now trying to squeeze Tommy.
      “I elevated Tommy, my son is now worth a lot more than the $1.5M offers you making. Tommy, February we run it back.”
      Tommy Fury seemingly has a fight with KSI in the pipelineCredit: GETTY
      Fury hasn’t fought since his razor-close victory over Paul but seemingly has a fight with KSI in the pipeline.
      TNT confronted the YouTuber in the ring last month and said: “All I can say is, sign me up.
      “Easy money, easy money.
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      “You are going to sleep in four rounds. Four rounds, asleep.
      “Gung ho, no defence, no head movement. Knocked out.” More

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      Dani Dyer shares gushing tribute to boyfriend Jarrod Bowen after West Ham’s triumphant Europa Conference League win

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      DANI Dyer has shared an adorable tribute to her footballer boyfriend Jarrod Bowen following West Ham’s Europa Conference League win.The former Love Island star gushed over Bowen for bagging a last-minute goal and securing the London club their first major trophy in 43 years.
      Dani’s sweet tribute to her Jarrod Bowen – her boyfriend and father of her twinsCredit: Instagram
      Dani Dyer’s three children – Santiago, Summer and Star – in West Ham kitsCredit: danidyerxx/Instagram
      The Hammers stormed to victory thanks to BowenCredit: Getty
      Wednesday night’s game against saw West Ham beat Fiorentina 2-1 thanks to Bowen’s heroic 90th-minute goal.
      The couple recently welcomed twin daughters and Dani watched from the sofa at home with her newborns as her beau’s club stormed to victory.
      While the players exploded in wild joy on the pitch, Dani took to Instagram to share her happiness with her 3.7million followers.
      The mum-of-three posted a picture of his post-match interview and wrote: “So proud,” alongside a crying-face emoji and trio of love hearts.
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      Earlier in the day, the 26-year-old had wished Jarrod luck with an adorable story showing the footballer holding his new baby daughters.
      “Good luck tonight daddy we love you so so much, so proud of you every single day,” she wrote.
      More heart-warming stories followed with pictures of the twins in mini West Ham United outfits – showing their support for their father.
      The babies, Summer and Star, were born on May 22 and their two-year-old brother Santiago was also sporting a matching burgundy and blue outfit.
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      Their support clearly worked as West Ham proudly lifted their first European piece of silverware since 1965 after a tense and difficult final.
      In the 90th minute, with extra-time looking nailed on, Bowen managed to deliver the moment which will be likely watched time and time again.
      Dani and Jarrod first went public with their relationship in December 2021, which made her West Ham supporting father Danny Dyer incredibly pleased.
      They first revealed their relationship to The Sun, with Dani saying: My dad thinks Jarrod’s a lovely guy.
      “He’s invested in all of the West Ham players – because he supports the team and follows some of them, he’s like: ‘They’re all my friends.’ I’m like: ‘Right, OK, Dad.’ 
      “But he’s always been such a big football fan. As soon as Santi was born, the West Ham babygros were coming in from Grandad.
      “That was the first thing everyone bought me, actually, and I was like: ‘I need vests. And could anyone bring some nappies round?’”
      Dani moved in with boyfriend Jarrod in November after putting her £750k home on the rental market.
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      She moved into the Essex pad in the summer of 2021, around the same time her ex-partner and father to her son Sammy Kimmence was jailed for three and half years.
      Jarrod relocated to London during the pandemic, when he signed to West Ham from Hull City.
      Another post from Wednesday as Dani cheered on her beau at home with the kidsCredit: instagram
      The gorgeous couple pictured together on a pitch before Dani gave birthCredit: Dan Weir / MatchDay Images Limited More

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      Footballer says four-game ban for horror tackle on Love Island star was ‘so worth it’

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      A FOOTBALLER has claimed his four-match ban for a horror tackle on Love Island star Tyrique Hyde “was so worth it”.The 24-year-old Hyde, whose dad Micah played for Watford in the Premier League, will be hoping to score with the villa beauties when he graces its hallowed turf on the hit ITV show.
      A footy ace says his four-match ban for a horror tackle on a new Love Island star ‘was so worth it’
      Tyrique Hyde is swapping his footy boots for flip-flops in the villaCredit: Rex

      Hyde, from Essex, is the latest semi-professional footballer to swap non-league action for Love Island.
      He follows in the footsteps of 2020 Love Island winner Finn Tapp, who played for Oxford City, and Hashtag United ace Toby Aromolaran, who was runner-up during season seven.
      Hyde is currently playing for seventh-tier side Lewes, who just missed out on the play-offs via goal difference, after previously lining-up for National League South outfit Welling United earlier in the campaign.
      Now a tackle that the ex-Dagenham & Redbridge ace was on the receiving end of while in action for the Isthmian Premier League side has now resurfaced.
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      The incident occurred during Lewes’ clash with Cray Wanderers at the Dripping Pan stadium.
      And it was so bad that the aggressor, Mitchell Chapman, received a whopping four-game suspension.
      However, after news of the former Dagenham & Redbridge ace’s upcoming stint on Love Island emerged, Chapman showed little remorse as he took to Twitter to boast about his wild two-footed lunge that left Hyde lying in a heap.
      Chapman responded to a tweet announcing Hyde joining the smash show with: “Four game ban was so worth it now.”
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      While a decent player in his own right, Tyrique is yet to experience the heights his dad reached in the early noughties.
      Micah, 48, played 253 times for Watford before making 102 appearances for Burnley in the Championship and 64 for Peterborough United.
      He also earned 17 international caps for Jamaica. More

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      Tommy Fury says Idris Virgo is ‘another bum looking for a payday’ after brawl with fellow Love Island star at KSI fight

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      TOMMY FURY said Idris Virgo is “another bum looking for a payday” after their brawl at KSI’s fight. Fury was a ringside viewer at Wembley Arena to watch KSI face Joe Fournier, with his eyes on boxing the YouTube star next.
      Tommy Fury said Idris Virgo is ‘another bum looking for a payday’Credit: Leigh Dawney/Misfits Boxing
      Idris Virgo brawled with Tommy FuryCredit: Leigh Dawney/Misfits Boxing
      But he ended up in a scuffle with KSI’s training and sparring partner following a confrontation between the two.
      Virgo was filmed walking up to confront Fury, who stood up before a brawl between the two broke out.
      Security was forced to separate the pair after chaos ensued ringside.
      Asked by talkSPORT about the incident, Fury said:  “He’s just another bum looking for a payday, that’s all.
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      “They see me sat at ringside and want to try and elevate themselves and that’s that.”
      Virgo is 13-0 and fought on KSI’s undercard in January, beating Anthony Taylor, 33, but shot to fame on Love Island in 2018.
      And ever since Fury, 24, came out of the ITV series a year later, he has been called out by Virgo.
      But the brother of heavyweight champion Tyson was busy feuding with YouTuber-turned boxer Jake Paul, 26.
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      It culminated in a massive grudge match in Saudi Arabia, which Fury won by split-decision.
      So KSI – who saw his own bitter bout with Paul face the KO – has set his sights on Fury.
      His fight with Fournier, 40, ended in controversy following an accidental but illegal elbow knockout.
      The bout is now being appealed and although KSI expects his KO win to be overturned, he still wants to face Fury next.
      Tommy Fury facing off with KSICredit: Getty More

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      Tommy Fury vs Idris Virgo tale of the tape: How brawling stars compare from Love Island success to staggering net worths

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      TOMMY FURY and Idris Virgo could be on course to settle their beef in the ring following their heated brawl. The two former Love Island stars went face to face at ringside of KSI’s fight against Joe Fournier.
      Tommy Fury was in attendance at KSI’s fight against Joe FournierCredit: Getty
      But he got into a brawl with Idris VirgoCredit: https://twitter.com/HappyPunchPromo/status/1657481761201311744
      Virgo is unbeaten in his 13 career fights so farCredit: Getty
      Fury is also unbeaten but has fewer fights to his nameCredit: Getty
      Footage of the incident showed Virgo approach Fury, who then stood up, before a brawl ignited between them.
      Virgo has since called Fury a “coward” for his actions.
      While the pair clearly have their differences, their careers have followed similar paths.
      They have both been contestants on Love Island, while enjoying success in boxing – with both being undefeated in their careers thus far.
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      With the pair seemingly determined to end one another’s runs, but how do they compare?
      SunSport has taken a look at the pair to find what separates them.
      Of the two light-heavyweight boxers, Virgo has the upper hand in experience.
      The 29-year-old has 13 fights under his belt, including 12 wins and two KOs.
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      Meanwhile, Fury, 24, has a perfect nine-from-nine record, with four KOs to boot.
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      Fury also holds the advantage on Instagram followers, with 5.1million to Virgo’s 214,000.
      However, Virgo can go toe-to-toe with Fury when it comes to net worth.
      The lesser known man said to be worth as much as £4m having built up his boxing brand over the years.
      Fury is worth a similar sum having seen his bank balance swell following his fight with Jake Paul, which it’s understood he earned over £3m for.
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      Fury is currently dating Love Island sweetheart Molly-Mae Hughes, while Virgo is not believed to be in a relationship at the moment.
      But how did TNT and The Bodybreaker both do during their time on the Island?
      Virgo entered the Villa on Day 36 of season four of the show but failed to couple up with anyone before being dumped out of the Villa on Day 40.
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      Fury fared far better than his counterpart. He entered on Day One of season five and partnered up with Lucie on Day Two.
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      New footage shows moment ‘coward’ Tommy Fury’s brawl with fellow Love Islander Idris Virgo kicks off at KSI fight

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      NEW footage has emerged showing the start of Tommy Fury’s brawl with fellow Love Island star and boxer Idris Virgo at KSI’s fight with Joe Fournier.Fury, 24, got into the ring and squared up to KSI following the YouTuber’s controversial second-round KO win over Fournier – which appeared to be the result of an illegal elbow.
      Idris Virgo came over to Tommy Fury who stood up to confront the boxerCredit: Twitter

      The pair ended up in a chaotic brawl at Wembley ArenaCredit: Twitter
      But it was Virgo, 25, who grabbed the attention of Fury earlier on in the evening at Wembley Arena.
      And the latest clip to have been shared on social media shows the moment Virgo confronted Fury – before the brother of world heavyweight champion Tyson stood up and ignited a scrap with the 12-0-1 fighter.
      Virgo posted the video on social media, saying: “Tommy Fury is a coward.”
      He also added the caption: “KSI, when you’re done with Tommy Fury, let me know.”
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      Virgo fought on KSI’s undercard in January, beating Anthony Taylor.
      Ever since Fury came out of the Love Island villa in 2019, he has been called out by Virgo.
      But he was busy feuding with YouTuber-turned boxer Jake Paul.
      It culminated in a massive grudge match in Saudi Arabia, which Fury won by split decision.
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      As a result, KSI has now set his sights on Fury.
      Fury travelled to London for KSI’s fight on Saturday evening and before brawling with Virgo, it was revealed negotiations to fight the YouTube sensation are progressing.
      His dad John said: “We’re talking to his people, they are talking to me, we’re close.”
      Fury has claimed KSI will be an easy night’s work.
      He said: “In my opinion out of all this influencer boxing stuff, I beat the top of the tree.
      “Jake Paul’s the best out of all of these, so all this now is easy money baby.” More