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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 vs Tommy Fury undercard: Misfits Prime card in FULL including Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis in huge double main event

    KSI and Tommy Fury will headline a star-studded Misfits Prime card on Saturday night.The internet sensation will be hoping to defy the doubters and beat the Mancunian on his home turf.

    Misfits Boxing co-founder KSI fought Joe Fournier on his last appearance in the ring, but the bout was deemed a no-contest after the YouTube star landed a controversial ‘elbow’ to originally claim a KO win.
    Meanwhile, Tommy Fury became the first person to beat Jake Paul in Saudi Arabia back in February after claiming the win on points.
    Also on the Prime card will see Logan Paul settle his longstanding internet feud with former MMA star Dillon Danis.
    The two have been going back and forth on social media since the fight was announced, and they will finally go head-to-head on Saturday night in Manchester.
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    Who is on the KSI vs Tommy Fury undercard?
    Alongside KSI vs Tommy Fury and Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis, the Prime card features a number of mouth-watering bouts.
    Astrid Wett will face off with OnlyFans rival Alexia Grace once and for all after their fight in July was cancelled after Grace rugby tackled Wett through a table.
    Misfit Boxing regulars Salt Papi, Swarmz, King Kenny and Anthony Taylor will all get the chance to showcase their boxing ability on the main stage in Manchester.
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    Card in full (subject to change):

    MAIN EVENT: KSI vs Tommy Fury 
    Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis 
    Salt Papi vs Slim Albaher
    Deen the Great vs Walid Sharks
    King Kenny vs Anthony Taylor
    Whindersson Nunes vs My Mate Nate
    Wassabi Lmao (Alex Wassabi & NichLmao) vs Los Pineda Coladas (Luis Alcaraz Pineda & BDave) – tag team match
    Swarmz vs Ryan Taylor
    Chase DeMoor vs Tempo Arts
    Astrid Wett (c) vs Alexia Grace
    S-X vs DTG

    When is KSI vs Tommy Fury?

    Fury’s clash with KSI will take place this weekend on Saturday, October 14.
    The fight will be held at the AO Arena in Manchester.
    Ring-walks for the man event are expected to get going from around 10.30pm BST.
    You can expect the main card to start at 7pm BST. More

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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

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    KSI fans say Tommy Fury is ‘lucky he’s a boxer’ after Love Island star makes shocking flag blunder in viral TikTok video

    TOMMY FURY has been mocked by KSI fans after making a shocking blunder in a viral TikTok video.The Love Island star has been told he is “lucky he’s a boxer” after getting the French and Danish flags mixed up.
    Tommy Fury has been mocked by KSI fans for his flag blunderCredit: TikTok / @misfitsboxing

    Fury is preparing to take on KSI in Manchester this weekend in the main event of Misfits Boxing’s Prime Card.
    In a video for the promotion’s TikTok page, Fury completed a flags of the world quiz.
    To answer each question, he had to move his head to the correct flag as the names of countries appeared on screen.
    Fury had been doing well until he was asked to identify the Danish flag as it appeared alongside the French flag.
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    Unfortunately for the 24-year-old, he moved his head towards France’s Tricolor flag, getting the question wrong to the amusement of KSI’s supporters.
    “Blud doesn’t know his flags,” commented one fan.
    Another also added: “Let’s hope his boxing is better than his geography.”
    Meanwhile, a third wrote: “Tommy is lucky he’s a boxer.”
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    Fury wrongly identified the Denmark flag in a viral TikTok videoCredit: TikTok / @misfitsboxing
    The Prime Card is set to take place at the AO Arena in Manchester on Saturday night.
    KSI and Tommy Fury’s bout will serve as the headliner, with Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis in the co-main event slot.
    Ahead of the fight, KSI has revealed he will wear the “world’s most expensive mouthguard” for the event.
    The crossover boxing star unveiled his protection at the start of fight week, with the protective gum shield featuring 108 diamonds and a 24 carat gold leaf.
    Fury and his YouTuber opponent have been involved in a heated trash talk battle in the build-up to the fight.
    The pair also clashed at a recent press conference to promote the event.
    However, it was the reality star’s dad John Fury who stole the show in front of the media.
    The enraged former fighter flipped a table and shouted at the audience during an X-rated rant.
    Fans will be able to watch Saturday’s fight in cinemas across the UK as well as on PPV. More

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    Who is Misfits Boxing co-president Mams Taylor and what is his net worth?

    MAMS Taylor is the co-president of KSI’s boxing promotion Misfits Boxing.The Misfits partnership is set to be one of the most anticipated boxing promotions and it is already attracting massive audiences.
    Mams Taylor (far left), with Nicholai Perrett, Jay Swingler and Kalle Sauerland after a super middleweight fight in March 2023Credit: Getty
    Who is Mams Taylor?
    Mams Taylor is a British boxing promoter, singer, songwriter, manager and producer with more than 66,600 followers on social media (as of October 2023).
    As well as this, Taylor is the President/CEO of talent management company and record label Proper Loud, formerly known as Premier League Music.
    He executive-produced KSI’s debut album, Dissimulation, which debuted at No2 on the UK Album Charts, and represents Grammy-winning songwriter Rico Love.
    In 2022, Taylor was nominated for Manager of the Year at the Music Week Awards.
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    Taylor has written and produced as well as collaborated with a wide list of artists such as Good Charlotte, Blink 182’s Travis Barker and Snoop Dogg. 
    Outside of music, Taylor founded Misfits Boxing with British YouTube sensation KSI, who is also represented by Taylor’s talent management company.
    Taylor, who is of Persian descent, was born and raised in Cricklewood, England.
    What is Mams Taylor’s net worth?
    His estimated net worth is said to be between £2.5million and £4million.
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    Taylor has facilitated major deals for his clients in publishing, recording, and selling of music catalogues.
    His music label, Proper Loud, has achieved an impressive 31 plaques of gold or platinum status.

    How does Mams Taylor know KSI?
    According to Music Week, Brit singer S-X introduced Taylor to un-managed rapper KSI in 2019.
    He signed him with RBC in America and BMG in the UK – and the rest is history.
    In February 2021, the pair announced their first partnership on the creation of record label The Online Takeover. 
    American-British singer Aiyana-Lee and young British rapper Yxng Dave were two early sign-ups to their label. 
    In June 2021, the pair collaborated again with brothers Kalle and Nisse Sauerland of Wasserman Boxing, to create Misfits Boxing.
    Misfits is an emerging crossover boxing promotion, which has already sealed a broadcasting deal with DAZN to broadcast their live events.
    On Saturday, October 14, 2023, in Manchester, KSI and Tommy Fury will feature on the boxing card, alongside fellow YouTube star Logan Paul and MMA’s Dillon Danis.
    Who is Mams Taylor ex-wife Krista Allen?
    Krista Allen is an American actress, model and stand up comic. 
    Allen is best known and most recognised from her work in the television series Days Of Our Lives while also featuring in Baywatch Hawaii.
    She has also made brief cameos in hit television series such as Friends, Hawaii Five-0, and Frasier.   
    Krista and Taylor got married in 2010 but were divorced just two years later in 2012. 
    Krista has one child called Jacob “Jake” Nolan Morritt from her first marriage with Justin Moritt, a production manager.
    What songs did Mams Taylor sing?
    Taylor had a very brief and short music career outside of producing and representing artists, only releasing two songs of his own. 
    The first was LA Girls, which featured Good Charlotte singer Joel Madden and appeared on hit MTV series The Hills.
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    The music video for LA Girls featured UFC Champion Quinton Jackson, and actresses Mila Kunis and Carmen Electra. 
    Taylor’s second and last single was Girls Gotta Girlfriend which featured Snoop Dogg and Bobby Valentino, and was released in 2009.  More

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    Astrid Wett vs Alexia Grace: UK start time, live stream and TV channel ahead of Misfits Prime card bout

    ASTRID WETT will return to the ring to face OnlyFans rival Alexia Grace in a huge grudge match.The two will be on the star-studded Misfits Prime card at the Manchester Arena.
    Astrid Wett will take on Alexia Grace on October 14thCredit: TWITTER / @MF_DAZNXSERIES
    The OnlyFans pair were supposed to fight on July 29 but the bout was cancelled after Grace rugby tackled Wett through a table.
    Wett was left splayed out on the floor before medics rushed over to her aid.
    Moments later, Wett’s management posted a tweet showing the model in the back of an ambulance – wearing a neck brace and oxygen mask.
    Now the two will go head-to-head in the ring once and for all – and SunSport has all the details you need ahead of the huge bout in Manchester.
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    When is Astrid Wett vs Alexia Grace?

    Astrid Wett vs Alexia Grace will take place on Saturday, October 14.
    The card is set to get underway at 7pm with the prelims expected to begin at around 5pm BST.
    It’s not yet been confirmed that Astrid Wett vs Alexia Grace will be on the main card or the prelims.

    What TV channel is Astrid Wett vs Alexia Grace on and can it be live streamed?

    TV details for Astrid Wett vs Alexia Grace are expected to be finalised in the week leading up to the fight.
    Should the bout be on the main card, you can broadcast it live via DAZN PPV.

    Who’s on the card?

    MAIN EVENT: KSI vs Tommy Fury 
    Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis 
    Salt Papi vs Slim Albaher
    Deen the Great vs Walid Sharks
    King Kenny vs Anthony Taylor
    Whindersson Nunes vs My Mate Nate
    Wassabi Lmao (Alex Wassabi & NichLmao) vs Los Pineda Coladas (Luis Alcaraz Pineda & BDave) – tag team match
    Swarmz vs Ryan Taylor
    Chase DeMoor vs Tempo Arts
    Astrid Wett (c) vs Alexia Grace
    S-X vs DTG More

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    Who is Deen the Great and what is his boxing record?

    DEEN the Great is set to take on Walid Shark in a major rematch in October. The explosive pair will come head to head once again at the huge Misfits Boxing: The Prime Card event, on the undercard ahead of KSI and Tommy Fury’s showdown. 
    Deen The Great celebrates victory over Evil Hero during his Catchweight Bout at The O2 Arena on August 27, 2022Credit: Getty
    Who is Deen the Great?
    Nurideen Shahid Shabazz, better known online as Deen the Great, is an American YouTuber, TikTok star and now professional boxer.
    The star has repeatedly fought on the undercard of the Misfits Boxing X Series, started by fellow YouTube star KSI.
    Deen the Great was originally affiliated with Happy Punch Promo, a rival boxing organisation headed by YouTubers Fousey and Keemstar.
    Shabazz has since been dropped by Happy Punch Promo.
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    What is Deen the Great’s boxing record?
    The American boxer remains undefeated with a 3-0 record, with two KOs in his last three fights under his belt.
    Deen the Great made his boxing debut on the undercard of the Misfits Boxing X Series 001 fight against American TikTok star Evil Hero on July 22, 2022 at the O2 Arena in London.
    His last fight took place against boxer Pully Arif as part of the Misfits Boxing X Series 005 event at the Telford International Centre on March 4, 2023.
    Dean won by unanimous decision in the fourth round.
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    Previous to that he won against Walid Sharks, in November 19, 2022, which again was part of the Misfits Boxing X Series.
    He won in the third round by technical knockout at the Moody Center, Texas.
    However, their rivalry did not stop there, as on October 14 the pair will touch gloves again as part of the huge star-studded Misfits Boxing: The Prime Card event.
    What happened in Deen the Great’s match against Walid Sharks?
    Deen the Great and Walid Sharks have a complicated relationship to say the least.
    The pair have previously fought each other, but have also fought alongside each other in an explosive team match.
    This match took quite a turn when immediately after claiming the victory together, the pair began fighting AGAINST one another.
    The rival influencer boxers signed up for a tag team match where neither were aware of who their teammate would be.
    Misfit Boxing organisers enlisted Walid Sharks to pair up with Deen the Great, which did not go down well with either figther.
    At the announcement of this pairing, Sharks and Deen nearly came to blows at the press conference, and once again at the weigh-in.
    The pair agreed to fight alongside each other eventually, and the duo fought surprisingly well, winning after just four rounds.
    However, whilst waiting for the decision to be confirmed, the pair clashed again and sparked a brawl in the ring before having to be separated.
    Their fierce rivalry has continued ever since.
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    The pair will feature on the undercard of the Misfits Boxing: The Prime Card event, on October 14, 2023.
    The top billing at this event will see KSI fight Tommy Fury, and Logan Paul take on Dillon Dalis. More

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    Who is Slim Albaher?

    SLIM Albaher is a Brooklyn boxer and arguably the most feared fighter in the influencer scene right now. Here’s everything you need to know about the YouTuber-turned-boxer who already has four KOs under his belt.
    Slim Albaher celebrates winning the light-heavyweight bout against Tom Zanetti at the OVO Arena Wembley, London.Credit: PA
    Who is Slim Albaher?
    Sulieman “Slim” Albaher, 27, is an American YouTuber, actor and boxer.
    He began his YouTube career back in 2012 and has now over 640,000 subscribers on his channel.
    Slim has turned his back on the YouTube scene since making his boxing debut in September 2019.
    Having achieved four successive knockouts in his career, the American star is hoping to defend his Misfits light-heavyweight title.
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    Up until this point, Slim has trained under former world title holder, Sadam Ali.
    Yet, renowned trainer, Andre Rozier has been called up and has taken the former YouTube star under his wing.
    Rozier told BoxingScene: “He’s developing, I’m trying to mould him into a good athlete of boxing. He’s coming along very nicely.
    “He wants to be better than a YouTube boxing character. He wants to be a real boxer. He’s in the right hands.”
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    What is Slim Albaher’s boxing record?
    Slim has a respectable 6-0 record, with four KOs under his belt already.
    Having secured two wins by knockout and two by technical knockout, the emerging boxer is arguably one of the most feared fighter in the influencer scene right now.
    Slim has repeatedly fought under the Misfits Boxing label, having fought on the same card as fellow boxer The Nightmare.
    Slim made his boxing debut on September 29, 2019 against fellow YouTuber Fousey.
    Securing his first win by technical default in the fourth round.
    Slim began his 2023 boxing career by adding to his lengthy YouTube boxing winning streak and beating DJ and producer Tom Zanetti on points at the OVO Arena, in London.
    On October 14, 2023, Slim will be finally be touching gloves with boxer Salt Papi.
    This undercard fight is set to be one of the most highly anticipated in influencer boxing, with both boxers having a stellar record.
    Salt Papi has a 3-0 boxing record, with two wins via knockout.
    In early 2022, Salt Papi faced Halal Ham in an exhibition fight, winning via unanimous decision.
    Then in August 2022, Salt Papi beat Andy Warski via knockout, but Papi’s most recent win was in January this year, when he knocked out Josh Brueckner.
    KSI is the CEO of Misfits Boxing, the organisation that promotes and produces most of the celebrity boxing cards.
    The Prime Card event on October 14 is star-studded with KSI vs Tommy Fury & Logan Paul vs Dillion Danis topping the bill.
    Is Slim Albaher married?
    Slim and his long-term girlfriend Sofia tied the knot in 2019.
    However, the couple split in 2021, with Sofia announcing this on her TikTok account.
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    Sofia responded to comments confirming that she and Slim had ended their relationship.
    Since then she has turned her TikTok and Instagram account private. More