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    Heartwarming moment Tyson Fury leaves Deji speechless in backstage conversation at KSI vs Tommy Fury

    TYSON FURY left Deji speechless backstage after praising him for his performance against Floyd Mayweather.Fury was at the AO Arena in Manchester on Saturday to watch his brother Tommy Fury battle KSI.

    Tyson Fury congratulated Deji for his fight against Floyd MayweatherCredit: Marc Aspland – The Sunday Times
    Deji was left speechless as Fury praised him backstage at MisfitsCredit: Twitter @HappyPunch
    Deji was there as well for the Misfits event, which also saw Logan Paul beating MMA fighter Dillon Danis in the co-main event.
    The YouTuber was approached by the Gypsy King backstage and that led to a heartwarming moment.
    The undefeated heavyweight praised the 26-year-old for his performance in last year’s exhibition fight against the legendary Mayweather.
    Deji was left absolutely stunned by the amazing sign of respect from the British legend.
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    Fury said: “I’ve seen you fight, I was impressed. You fought Floyd Mayweather, I saw that.
    “That was f*****g amazing to fight someone like Mayweather. Congratulations brother.”
    Deji faced off against Mayweather last November in a boxing match in Dubai, which ended in the sixth round.
    The social media sensation landed a punch on the undefeated American in the fifth round to stun the live crowd.
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    But then Money turned on the gas in the sixth and connected with a huge uppercut.
    The 46-year-old then hit a few more punches before the referee jumped in to stop the fight quickly.
    Fury watched his brother beat KSI, who suffered the same fate as his fellow social media star Jake Paul. More

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    KSI’s brother Deji suggests ‘insane’ conspiracy theory over why YouTuber lost to Tommy Fury

    DEJI launched an “insane” conspiracy theory after his brother KSI lost to Tommy Fury last night.Fury, 24, triumphed over his YouTuber opponent courtesy of a controversial majority decision.
    Deji ranted about the result on his YouTube channel
    Tomy Fury controversially defeated KSICredit: Getty
    Immediately after the fight, KSI, real name JJ Olatunji fumed: “We’re gonna appeal. I want to appeal. I’m sorry that is outrageous.”
    Speaking on his YouTube channel, Deji launched into an astonishing rant, saying: “I think they didn’t want JJ to win because it will make a mockery of the sport letting JJ, a YouTuber, beat a professional boxer, Tommy Fury.
    “That’s what I believed, and I asked. That’s what I think, they just didn’t want that.
    “As well as the Fury name that was on the line. It would somehow tarnish the Fury name if a YouTuber beat a professional boxer in the Fury family.
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    “Which in my opinion is just a bit insane because that’s not fair.
    “It just shows that boxing is… there’s so much corruption in the sport. It’s disgusting bro.
    “Like just seeing that alone is probably turning off a lot of people from boxing.
    “Which is sad because that’s not what we try and do. We want fair quality in the sport so what’s the point of doing that?”
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    KSI himself had fumed directly to Fury: “Robbery, it’s a robbery. You weren’t landing, look at your face.
    “Look at you. I’m the YouTuber and you’re the boxer, you have to win.”
    Jake Paul, who also lost to Fury, later took to Twitter to mock his rival’s protestations.
    He wrote: “HAHAHAHA KSI SORE LOSER CHOKING UP.
    “Only thing that got robbed is his hair line. It’s okay KSI me too it’s gonna be okay bubba.
    “I took my loss like a man from the scorecard read and showed the youth how to learn from it and come back to take a W.
    “This 30 year old man crying for an appeal.”
    Jake Paul mocked KSI on social mediaCredit: PA More

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    Boxing legend launches stinging attack on ‘f***ing diabolical’ KSI vs Tommy Fury and disputes fight result

    BRITISH boxing legend Carl Froch labelled Tommy Fury’s clash with KSI “f***ing diabolical” and the “worst fight I’ve ever seen” in a scathing rant.Love Island star Fury, 24, beat YouTuber KSI, 30, by majority decision in a scrappy six-rounder at the AO Arena.
    Tommy Fury beat KSI by majority decision in an ugly fightCredit: Getty
    Carl Froch has slammed Misfits Boxing and Fury vs KSICredit: Getty
    Many were left disappointed by the spectacle as both fighters spent much of the contest holding and clinching.
    Former super-middleweight world champion Froch, 46, has been damning in his assessment of Misfits Boxing in the past.
    And he pulled no punches when discussing the fallout of Fury and KSI.
    Speaking on his YouTube channel, Froch on Fighting, he said: “The fight was absolutely f***ing diabolical, it was crap, probably the worst fight I’ve ever seen.
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    “It’s cringey to watch. Like, ‘What are these two guys doing?’ It’s appalling.
    “Everyone agrees how s*** it was. And then they’ve got the audacity at the end to have an argument.
    “You’ve just had six rounds to hit each other and you stood and held each other – now you wanna have a f***ing argument?
    “I don’t think anybody should’ve won, it should’ve been a draw.”
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    Froch also had his say on Logan Paul’s disqualification win over Dillon Danis on the undercard of Fury-KSI.
    Danis, 30, attempted to take Paul down with an MMA move in the final round of their fight and was subsequently DQ’ed after security stormed the ring.
    And Froch believes the farcical scene should signal the end of crossover boxing.
    He added: “I think this needs to be the end of Misfits Boxing.
    “I hope that’s the last we ever have to see of this Misfits Boxing absolute crap.” More

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    Nina Agdal laughs as Logan Paul tells girlfriend he wants ‘that baby soon’ in victory speech after Dillon Danis fight

    LOGAN PAUL declared his desire to have a baby with fiancee Nina Agdal after beating Dillon Danis.Paul defeated MMA star Danis in a boxing fight at Misfits on Saturday via disqualification.
    Logan Paul expressed his desire to have a baby with fiancee Nina AgdalCredit: TikTok @overtimeboxing
    Nina was seen laughing after the statement from Paul, who beat Dillon DanisCredit: TikTok @overtimeboxing
    Paul and Nina are engaged and want to start a familyCredit: The Mega Agency
    Nina supported Paul from the stands at Manchester in his fight against Dillon DanisCredit: The Mega Agency
    The mixed martial artist was DQ’d after using a jiu-jitsu move to take down his opponent in the final round.
    A brawl ensued soon after the bell and security had to separate the two parties.
    The Maverick was then hoisted on top of his brother Jake Paul’s shoulders as he confessed his desire to start a family with Nina.
    Paul said: “I really wanted to knock him out so badly, but I told myself I wasn’t going to go in there and fight with emotion.
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    “The one thing we did do is beat that f*****g b****’s ass.
    “I can’t wait to start a family with you. Maybe we could talk about having that baby soon.”
    Nina was then seen laughing with joy while a member of Paul’s entourage shouted: “Do it tonight!”
    Danis’ feud with Paul became very personal after Nina filed a £122,000 lawsuit and also took out a restraining order against the MMA fighter.
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    The model took the American to court over alleged social media harassment.
    Danis allegedly posted explicit videos of her online in an attempt to get inside her fiance’s head.
    The 31-year-old claimed to have “suffered humiliation, emotional distress, and reputational harm” as a result.
    And the Danish beauty followed Paul to Manchester to cheer him on from the stands. More

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    Five next fights for Tommy Fury after KSI win including rematches with YouTube rivals and stunning Logan Paul bout

    TOMMY FURY emerged victorious from his influencer boxing bout with KSI.The former Love Island star registered a split decision victory over the YouTube sensation, though it has since been revealed all the judges scorecards were in his favour.
    Tommy Fury beat KSI in their Misfits boxing matchCredit: Splash
    KSI wants a rematch after feeling the result was a ‘robbery’Credit: Getty
    Fury called out Logan PaulCredit: Getty
    Fury, 24, declared he was “done with this crossover s***” following the fight.
    However, he immediately back-tracked on this by calling out Logan – who had beaten Dillon Danis in the fight before – and Jake Paul.
    After his fight, he said: “He goes his way I go mine. I’m done with all this s***. All this crossover s***. I’m not part of that, I’m here to fight and we go on to the next challenge now.
    “I’m done with the bulls***. F*** the bulls***, on to the next challenge. Any of the Paul’s want it I welcome it with open arms.”
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    Meanwhile, KSI claimed the result of the fight was a “robbery” and wants to rematch TNT after landing just one punch less than his opponent.
    Stepping towards career fighters, one shock option for Fury is MMA legend Conor McGregor.
    Fury told Fight Hub TV: “I would love to share the ring with Conor McGregor. And if Conor Mcgregor wants it next I will 100 per cent share the ring with him.
    “I am a fan of Conor McGregor, I like him, he’s a good man, he got me into UFC.
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    “If he wants to share the ring, my hand’s there, the offer’s there, I’ll have Conor next.”
    One outside of the box alternative could see Floyd Mayweather enter the ring against Fury.
    Mayweather has not stepped into the ring since facing John Gotti III in June.
    The unbeaten 50-0 boxer could smell the chance to earn some serious money and offer to face Fury in the ring.
    Mayweather has previously fought against Misfits boxing fighters, having beaten Deji in a November 2022 exhibition match and Logan Paul in June 2021.
    Whether he would want to lace up opposite a pro fighter seems doubtful.
    Jake Paul was could try and rematch FuryCredit: Splash
    Fury called out Conor McGregor after the fightCredit: PA
    Floyd Mayweather could step back into the ring against Fury, having already fought previous Misfits fightersCredit: Getty More

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    Five next fights for KSI after first ever loss including Tommy Fury rematch and bitter Jake Paul grudge match

    KSI suffered his first boxing defeat on Saturday night as he endured a majority-decision loss to Tommy Fury in Manchester.A closely-fought contest saw fans arguing the case for both fighters before the judges’ scorecards were revealed.
    KSI suffered his first boxing loss on Saturday nightCredit: Getty
    But Fury edged it despite having a point taken off during the contest as he claimed a second YouTuber scalp following his win over Jake Paul.
    So where does this leave KSI’s boxing career?
    Well, in truth, the internet sensation still has a host of options when it comes to future opponents.
    Here are five fights KSI could choose to take next.
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    TOMMY FURY
    It remains to be seen whether Tommy Fury will want to rematch KSICredit: Splash
    Perhaps the most obvious next step for KSI would be a rematch with Fury.
    Given the controversy surrounding the result – with the scorecards incorrectly totted up – fans would definitely be interested in seeing the two rivals run it back.
    However, Fury may feel the risk is not worth the reward as KSI proved a tougher test than many thought.
    It is not known whether there was a rematch clause in the contract for their original fight.
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    JAKE PAUL
    KSI and Jake Paul have had a long-standing rivalry onlineCredit: Getty
    KSI and Paul have had a fierce rivalry on the internet for a number of years.
    A fight between the two remains perhaps the biggest money bout for both of them.
    And it also has the added spice of Jake’s brother Logan being in business with KSI – the pair owning the energy drink Prime.
    Jake bounced back from a defeat to Fury with a win over Nate Diaz last time out.
    Could now be the time that the two online sensations finally meet in the ring?
    CONOR McGREGOR
    Conor McGregor has not fought since 2021Credit: AP
    The longer Conor McGregor’s absence from combat sports goes on, the better chance many will give KSI to beat the former two-weight UFC world champion.
    McGregor has re-entered USADA’s drug testing pool as he eyes a return to the octagon – with Michael Chandler heavily linked as his first opponent back.
    However, with the Irishman now 35 years of age, a bout with KSI could offer him his biggest possible payday.
    Would he be tempted into a crossover clash with Britain’s biggest YouTuber? It seems he could be…
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    Floyd Mayweather has put on several exhibitions since retiring from pro boxingCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    It may seem a ridiculous proposition to suggest KSI could step into the ring with one of boxing’s greatest fighters in Floyd Mayweather.
    But since his final pro contest in 2017, Mayweather, 46, has turned his hand to staging a host of exhibition contests.
    He has already faced KSI’s business partner Logan and his brother Deji.
    Could KSI be next?
    Joe Fournier
    Joe Fournier’s KO loss to KSI was later changed to a no contest due to an illegal elbowCredit: PA
    Businessman Joe Fournier is still calling for a rematch with KSI after their controversial fight back in May.
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    KSI initially won by second-round stoppage, before the result was later changed to a no contest after it became clear an elbow had caused the KO.
    Fournier wants a second chance at beating the YouTuber, although it seems unlikely he will get it. More

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    Logan Paul calls out Conor McGregor after Dillon Danis fight with security forced to intervene in huge brawl

    LOGAN PAUL has called out UFC legend Conor McGregor after beating Dillion Danis.Paul, 28, put a stamp on his long-running feud with Danis by winning all six rounds of their fight in Manchester.
    Logan Paul defeated long-time rival Dillon Danis last nightCredit: Alamy
    Paul then called out UFC champion Conor McGregorCredit: Splash
    Paul ended up winning by disqualification after Danis sparked a brawl inside the ring, but was awarded every round by the judges anyway.
    Danis appeared to attempt an MMA-style takedown on Paul just as the final bell was about to go.
    After Paul was announced as the winner – with Danis already escorted out of the ring – the Prime promoter then called out McGregor.
    Paul said: “Hey Conor, you see that?
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    “I took your little b****, put him on a leash and took him for a walk.
    “Maybe Conor wants to stand up for his friend, but I’ll fight him next.
    “Where are you at you little Leprechaun?”
    The Irishman responded by posting a voice note on X, formerly known as Twitter, and did not seem too interested by the proposal.
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    The former MMA champion hit back: “You’re a little fool and you’ve done nothing.”
    McGregor had declared that he’d be attending the fight to support friend and former training partner Danis, but didn’t show up at the venue.
    Meanwhile, Tommy Fury awarded a majority decision victory over KSI.
    But the YouTuber, 30, wants a rematch after claiming Fury’s win was a “robbery”.
    But he could be forced to wait – after Fury also started his own bid to get a fight with McGregor.
    McGregor responded on social mediaCredit: PA
    Tommy Fury also controversially beat KSICredit: Splash More

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    How much did Tommy Fury make from the KSI fight?

    TOMMY Fury and KSI’s highly-anticipated fight took place in Manchester on Saturday, October 14, 2023.From the estimated prize purse to the final results of the boxing clash – here’s everything you need to know.
    KSI and Tommy Fury pictured during the Misfits Cruiserweight fight at AO Arena on October 14, 2023Credit: Getty
    How much did Tommy Fury make from the fight?
    The exact figure Tommy Fury made from his controversial clash with KSI is not known.
    However, he was expected to make to make just under half of a staggering £10 million prize purse.
    He said before the fight: “It’s easy money. Anybody else in my position wouldn’t turn it down. Even world champions.
    “These YouTube fights are not my highest point in life. I’m here to do a lot more than that.
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    “Tyson first fought for a world title at 27, I’m still years off that. So I don’t know who is going to be around and whoever does have the belt, I want to challenge for it. 100 per cent. I’ve not trained all my life [to stop now].
    “Don’t forget I was a boxer before this YouTube stuff came about. I’ve not trained all my life to get in the ring with a YouTuber and get a good payday.
    “I’ve trained to be world champion. When all these fights have been and gone, I’m still going to pursue that.”
    Fury – younger brother to world heavyweight champion Tyson – shot to mainstream fame in 2019 on reality series Love Island.
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    How much did KSI make from the fight?
    Similarly, the exact figure KSI made from the boxing bout is also unknown.
    Prior to the Manchester clash, it was reported that the YouTuber-turned prizefighter was expected to make in the region of £10 million for the fight of his life
    He told SunSport: ”When it comes to numbers, I’m pretty clueless most of the time. 
    ”For this fight, I don’t even know how much I’m getting paid. I don’t know. I know how much Tommy’s being paid and that’s about it. 
    ”I’m not really fussed, the money isn’t the reason I do this, I like creating big moments, I like looking back at my legacy and going, ‘Yeah, this was sick.’ 
    ”I just like shocking the world, I love it. There’s something about it which just makes me feel… I don’t want to say God like but it just makes me feel super powerful. 
    ”I feel like after that I will be able to make so many people’s lives hell on social media. I’m just excited.”
    The Londoner shot to fame on YouTube and has helped pioneer the new age of celebrity-style crossover bouts.
    Who won the fight?
    Tommy Fury claimed bragging rights over fellow social media star KSI in their boxing fight at Manchester’s AO Arena on Saturday, October 14, 2023.
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    Love Island star and boxer Tommy beat YouTube personality KSI on points in their widely anticipated fight.
    It is the second time Fury has defeated a YouTuber in the ring this year, having also beaten Jake Paul on points in February. More