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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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      HSTikkyTokky vs Masai Warrior: Date, TV channel, fight time and live stream for mega Misfits Qatar Supercard

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      HSTIKKYTOKKY returns to the ring NEXT THURSDAY as he goes head-to-head with Masai Warrior.The TikTok sensation made his Misfits Boxing debut against former Love Island star George Fensom back in August.HSTikkyTokky was victorious in Dublin, claiming a dominant win with a brutal first-round knockout.His next test comes against Masai Warrior, who makes his Misfits debut on the Qatar supercard.Masai Warrior is one of the UK’s top fitness influencers and possesses over 10 years of boxing experience. SunSport has all the details you need ahead of the blockbuster bout.READ MORE IN BOXINGWhen is HSTikkyTokky vs Masai Warrior?HSTikkyTokky vs Masai Warrior will take place on the Misfits Qatar Supercard on Thursday, November 28.The event will be at 6pm GMT.HSTikkyTokky vs Masai Warrior will likely be at around 8pm GMT.The Lusail Sports Arena plays host.What TV channel will HSTikkyTokky vs Masai Warrior be on?HSTikkyTokky vs Masai Warrior will be shown LIVE on DAZN.The show will begin at around 6pm GMT.You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.A flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.You can also pay £99.99 for the year upfront, and this is the lowest cost option.Can you live stream HSTikkyTokky vs Masai Warrior?DAZN subscribers can live stream HSTikkyTokky vs Masai Warrior via the DAZN app.The DAZN app is available to download for FREE on your mobile or tablet device.Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action via SunSport’s live blog.Who else is on the Misfits Qatar Supercard?AnEsonGib vs Slim AlbaherSalt Papi vs King KennyHSTikkyTokky vs Masai WarriorDeji vs Dawood SavageJarvis vs Ben WilliamsNichLmao vs Warren SpencerLil CraCra vs YuddyGangTVChase DeMoor vs KelzLuis Alcaraz Pineda vs SwarmzAmir Anderson vs NeerajMost read in Boxing 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
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      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

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      Tommy Fury in line for huge KSI rematch after agreeing return with Misfits Boxing for Darren Till fight

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      TOMMY FURY has put himself in line for a rematch with KSI after agreeing to return to Misfits Boxing. Fury defeated Misfits co-founder KSI via disputed decision in October.Tommy Fury makes his return under Misfits BoxingCredit: AlamyKSI is the co-founder of MisfitsCredit: PABut following a hand injury, he was forced out but now returns on January 18 on DAZN PPV against ex-UFC star Darren Till. Promoter Kalle Sauerland headed up the negotiations to bring Fury back to Misfits – which homes to crossover-style bouts. And there was even speculation he could rematch KSI next. Sauerland revealed Till was always the opponent for Fury’s return – but admitted talk for a KSI rematch has taken place. READ MORE IN BOXINGHe told SunSport: “We’ve discussed that. “This one was never the intention, I saw some rumours around it but never discussed the idea was always Tommy Fury versus Darren Till and that’s more or less it.”That fight (KSI vs Fury rematch) can happen down the road but at the same time, I never look past a mega-fight.”KSI has also not returned since defeat to Fury, his first loss in the ring. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe was due to fight 7-0 YouTuber Slim Albaher, 30, and former MMA fighter Anthony Taylor, 34, in a two-on-one handicap bout. KSI was also forced out with a hand injury but is now eyeing a return in the first quarter of 2025. Sauerland added: “It will be early part of next year. Few weeks off an announcement.”There’s different types of opponents in the running. Nobody without a combat sports background. “Sorry I can’t give you more clues than that.”Tommy Fury beat KSI by decisionCredit: Getty More

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      KSI embarrassingly calls Tommy Fury his DAD in awkward blunder ahead of his fight against Darren Till

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      KSI awkwardly called Tommy Fury his DAD while trying to aim a dig. The YouTuber-turned-boxer was beaten by Fury via disputed decision last year – with their feud far from settled. KSI awkwardly called Tommy Fury his dad while trying to aim a digCredit: X @ksinews_But now Fury is returning under KSI’s Misfits Boxing banner on January 18 in Manchester against ex-UFC star Darren Till. And at the press conference KSI took a swipe at his rival after offering him a route back into boxing. KSI, 31, said: “I’m out here paying him, he is working for me. He’s working under my organisation.”So technically I’m his dad. So he should appreciate that. He has to accept that I am his dad.” READ MORE IN BOXINGKSI was later probed about the diss but fluffed his lines on the second time of asking. He told iFL TV: “F*** Tommy, man. Fuck Tommy, yeah he’s my dad. I mean I’m his dad! I’m his dad, yo. That’s the game, deal with it.” Fury also aimed his own blast at KSI’s unorthodox boxing style when addressing his bout with MMA’s Till. He said: “I want a fight because my previous fight was too much hopping around and star-jumping. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I want a proper fight and that’s why we’ve taken the Darren Till fight.” Despite the respect between Fury, 25, and Till, 31, it soon soured on stage sparking a brawl. Fury’s dad John chucked water over Till before the two camps clashed and security had to intervene. Tommy Fury and Darren Till clash at Misfits Boxing press conference More

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      Tommy Fury vs Darren Till: Date, fight time, TV channel, live stream and undercard ahead of huge Misfits Boxing bout

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      TOMMY FURY will return to the ring in January to face former UFC star Darren Till in a blockbuster main event.The half-brother of former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury has been out of action since his controversial points win over KSI on the record-breaking Misifts Prime card in October 2023.Fury has a professional record of 10-0 ahead of the huge January clash, with one of his most recent victories coming against Jake Paul, who defeated boxing icon Mike Tyson in November.MMA hero Till swapped the octagon for the squared circle after he parted ways with the UFC in March 2023.He made his boxing debut in July 2024 against Mohammad Mutie, which he won with a third-round TKO – but his debut in the sport was marred by a mass brawl after the fight was waved off.Now, the former UFC star faces his toughest test since making the transition from MMA to boxing.READ MORE IN BOXINGWhen is Tommy Fury vs Darren Till?Tommy Fury vs Darren Till will take place on Saturday, January 18, 2025.The main card is set to get underway at 8pm GMT.Fury vs Till will likely get underway at around 11pm GMT.The Co-op Live in Manchester will host.What TV channel is Tommy Fury vs Darren Till on and can it be live streamed?Tommy Fury vs Darren Till will be broadcast LIVE on DAZN PPV.DAZN are yet to confirm a price for the PPV, but previous Misfits events have been priced at £19.99.You can live stream the card via the DAZN app/website, providing you have purchased the event.Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog.Who is on the undercard?No undercard fights have been announced yet, but check back soon, as SunSport will provide all the bouts taking place right here.MAIN EVENT: Tommy Fury vs. Darren TillFull card to follow…Most read in BoxingWhat’s been said?Ahead of his huge return to the ring, Tommy Fury said: “It feels great to, finally, say that I am back!“I have been out of the ring far too long, I’ve been getting itchy knuckles, and so I am thrilled to be able to announce my return.“This is extra special as I am the A-side and headlining a massive event in my hometown and in front of my fans, at Co-op Live.“Till had a good UFC career but he’s stepping into the boxing ring now, against a proper pro, and he will quickly realise that he is out of his depth, and this is not the game for him.“I plan on dealing with Till in conclusive fashion and then chasing even bigger fights in 2025.”Darren Till said: “January 18 is my time, my night.”Mams Taylor, Co-President of Misfits Boxing, said: “We are starting 2025 with a serious statement of intent!“Fury vs. Till is an absolute banger, one of the biggest crossover fights that can be made, and it will set up the X Series for a record-breaking year.READ MORE SUN STORIES“The build-up to this is going to be compelling, it could get personal, and the fight will be one of the most brutal we have ever seen on Misfits.“Get your tickets now!” More