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      Watch shocking moment KSI is punched in the FACE by Dillon Danis at Misfits Boxing presser before all hell breaks loose

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      DILLON DANIS and KSI had to be pulled apart as they came face-to-face for the very first time.Conor McGregor’s former training partner was in Austin, Texas as he is attending tomorrow’s DAZN X Series 0003 Misfits Boxing event.
      Dillon Danis and KSI had an explosive face-to-face confrontation in Texas on FridayCredit: Twitter / @DAZNBoxing
      Danis threw a jab at the Brit YouTuber as things explodedCredit: Twitter
      But he almost came to blows with the YouTuber-turned-boxer on Friday ahead of the pair’s expected showdown in 2023.
      Danis is currently signed to MMA promotion Bellator but has not fought since 2019.
      However, that has not stopped him from calling out numerous fighters on social media over the past three years.
      And Brit KSI, who is in the Lone Star State to promote a fight under his Misfits Boxing banner, has been his latest target.
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      The shocking moment occurred after the weigh-ins as Danis entered the stage to go nose-to-nose with KSI.
      He asked him: “How are you doing? You’re looking small?”
      KSI replied by saying he was excited, to which Danis responded: “Yeah I’m excited too, you gonna sign the contract or no? You want me to choke you out right here?”
      His rival retorted with: “Nah you don’t need to. But I could knock you out right now if I wanted to.”
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      Suddenly Danis exploded and threw a left-hand jab at KSI’s jaw before security raced in to intervene to pull him away.
      KSI was heard yelling “get off me” as he was restrained also as the bad blood between the two men boiled over.
      However, the trouble did not stop there as Danis soon found himself in another heated exchange after he had been removed from the hotel staging the event.
      MMA and boxing veteran Anthony Taylor, a previous sparring partner of Jake Paul, chased after Danis and sent him stumbling backwards with a right hand.
      Taylor then scuffled with another man before security jumped in and managed to usher Danis out of harm’s way. More

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      Tyron Woodley LEAKS KSI fight contract and accuses YouTuber of trying to weight-drain him with fight set to be OFF

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      UFC legend Tyron Woodley has leaked his fight contract with YouTube star-turned-boxer KSI and accused the Brit of trying to weight-drain him.KSI – real name JJ Olatunji – made his boxing comeback in August when he defeated Swarmz and professional boxer Luis Pineda.
      Woodley (left) has leaked the fight contract with KSICredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The UFC legend has accused KSI of trying to weight-drain himCredit: Getty
      The two wins in one night had fans calling for a fight with Jake Paul, who is forging his own career in boxing.
      And to step up his pursuit of Paul, it was confirmed KSI would return in January, with Paul’s former two-time opponent Woodley in pole position to accept a showdown.
      Woodley recently came face-to-face with KSI at ringside at Floyd Mayweather’s exhibition with Deji.
      Woodley demanded the paperwork be signed – but the fight now appears to be OFF.
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      The former UFC star went on a scathing rant on social media, accusing KSI of trying to weight-drain him, while also leaking the fight contract.
      He first wrote: “Warned this b****! KSI, Why would you offer me a fight vs you then bail? Why would u send me a contract to b**** out and take a lesser opponent?
      “Why would you have my name in your mouth for two years and not step up?
      “Why do a poll of one million people, that all said fight me, and you run.”
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      Woodley continued: “When KSI blames it on Logan Paul and his injury or budget, I have two companies that will fund the purse. Try again. I’m done talking about it. My last post on it.”
      In a leaked screenshot, the contract reads: “Maximum of 175lb at the official weigh-in on the day before the bout, and shall be a maximum of 185lb in the afternoon on the day of the fight.
      “Promoter will use best endeavours to ensure the local commission administer this second weigh-in.
      “If the boxer is overweight at either weigh-in, the promoter will be given the option to terminate the agreement and cancel the bout.”
      A rehydration clause means that a fighter cannot gain more than a pre-agreed weight after the weigh-in and before the bout.
      Woodley – who is considered one of the best 170lb fighters in UFC history – weighed in at 190lb mark for both of his defeats by Paul. 
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      Tom Aspinall reveals ‘unpopular’ Jake Paul opinion and backs YouTuber against Tommy Fury, Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz

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      UFC heavyweight Tom Aspinall has told Jake Paul’s critics: He’s pretty good at boxing.The YouTuber has caused quite the stir in the boxing world since debuting in January 2020 – although he’s yet to face a professional pugilist.
      Jake Paul has made quite the splash in the boxing world in the last two yearsCredit: SHOWTIME
      Paul also picked up a win over ex-UFC middleweight champ Anderson Silva last monthCredit: Rex
      The Problem Child’s displays have impressed UFC heavyweight Tom AspinallCredit: MEGA
      Paul, however, has registered KO and decision wins over former UFC welter and middleweight champions Tyron Woodley and Anderson Silva – victories which have impressed Aspinall.
      The Wigan warrior told Midnite: “I’ve got an unpopular opinion about Jake Paul, I think Jake Paul’s pretty good.
      “I think Jake Paul’s been handling himself pretty well in the boxing stuff that he’s got into.”
      Paul, 25, is seemingly edging closer to a long-awaited grudge match with fellow social media star Tommy Fury.
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      Aspinall knows Fury well having been a regular sparring partner of his brother Tyson and believes the Paul match-up makes sense at this stage of his career.
      He said: “I know Tommy personally, I’ve known Tommy since he was 14-years-old.
      “I know that Tommy is from a fighting family. I know Tommy is a good fighter himself.
      “And I think it’s a great matchup for both guys and from what I can see it seems a pretty even matchup, which we like to see.
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      “We don’t like to see one guy versus a sh*t guy.
      “We like to see young guys both hungry and undefeated fighting each other.
      “That’s where the excitement comes. What’s going to happen?
      “We don’t know. That’s what’s exciting in combat sports.”
      Tom Aspinall wants to see Jake Paul throw down with TonnCredit: BT Sport
      Paul has also flirted with the prospect of fights with MMA superstars Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor, bouts Aspinall thinks he’d do well in.
      He added: “Jake Paul and Nate Diaz or Conor McGregor are even fights, definitely. Both guys have got a lot of experience.”
      The Fury fight, however, is the one Aspinall is eager for The Problem Child to take next.
      He said: “But I want to see Jake Paul against someone young, hungry and fresh rather than someone with lots of miles on clock like he’s been fighting, which is fair enough for where he is in his career.
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      “But sooner or later you’ve got to tick the box of someone in a similar position to where he is.
      “I want to see him and Tommy, that’s who I want.” More

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      Jake Paul branded a ‘clown’ by ex-world champion Carl Froch who says ‘it is disgusting’ YouTuber is considered a boxer

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      CARL FROCH branded Jake Paul a “clown” and said it is “disgusting” he is considered a professional boxer. Froch appeared on his old rival George Groves’ podcast and was on the end of some trolling by his ex-opponent.
      Jake Paul was branded a ‘clown’ by Carl FrochCredit: Esther Lin/SHOWTIME
      Carl Froch said ‘it is disgusting’ Jake Paul is considered a boxer
      The former world champion was asked to name when YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul faced Ben Askren, Nate Robinson and Anderson Silva.
      But Froch, 45, responded: “Jake Paul is a clown, such a f****** idiot. What a ponce. He’s not even a fighter.
      “He shouldn’t even be on this list. You have disgraced this list by putting his name on it.
      “It is disgusting you have put him on this list of boxers.”

      Paul knocked out retired MMA welterweight Askren, 38, ex-NBA star Nate Robinson, 38, and former UFC champion Tyron Woodley, 40.
      And in October he scored the biggest win of his career by beating UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, who also had a 4-1 record in the ring.
      But before the bout, Froch – who retired in 2014 after knocking out Groves – took another swipe at Paul, 25.
      He told William Hill: “Jake Paul can’t fight, he’s pretending, he’s conning people.
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      “He’s got his audience, I don’t begrudge him – he’s making money and doing what he’s doing. But he’s not a professional boxer.
      “He knows not to come anywhere near me. He’s bigger than me, he’s 14 stone, he’s younger than me, he’s fresher, he thinks he can fight.
      “I wouldn’t even train for this guy, I’d do a little bit of training.
      “I might do the odd little run to get the heart beating, but I’d take Jake Paul to school and hammer him.
      “He knows it, he wouldn’t fight me. No chance.”
      Carl Froch retired in 2014 after knocking out George GrovesCredit: Action Images – Reuters More

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      Jake Paul tipped ‘break into cruiserweight TOP TEN in the world’ as grudge match with Tommy Fury edges closer

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      JAKE PAUL has been tipped to break into the cruiserweight top ten due to his “grit and determination”.The social media sensation has made quite the splash in the boxing world since making his professional debut in January 2020.
      Jake Paul has made quite the splash in the boxing worldCredit: REUTERS
      The YouTuber has a stunning KO win over ex-UFC champ Tyron Woodley to his nameCredit: Showtime
      Paul’s sparring partner Rydell Booker has tipped him to break into the cruiserweight top tenCredit: INSTAGRAM@RYDELL_BOOKER
      Paul, 25, has gone 6-0 in his brief stint as a pro, racking up wins against former UFC welter and middleweight champions Tyron Woodley and Anderson Silva.
      The Problem Child has yet to face a professional boxer, but sparring partner Rydell Booker is confident he has what it takes to make it to the upper echelons of the cruiserweight division.
      The American told Betway: “I’m quite sure he will break into the top ten in the world.
      “At least eight or seven, but he’s setting his own destination and he’s got the right team around him and even with me coming along I can teach him the craftiness they don’t teach anymore from the 80s and 90s.”
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      Booker has put several hard rounds in the YouTuber-turned-boxer and has been impressed with his ability to quickly pick up the tools of the trade.
      The 41-year-old said: “Jake’s a very quick learner and he’s surprised a lot of boxers.
      “When I sparred with him on Tuesday, the things I did to him on Tuesday I could not do to him on Thursday.
      “He’s a very quick learner, he works very hard and he’s passionate about it even though he doesn’t need money from boxing, he’s already wealthy.
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      “Jake’s a student of the game, a fast learner and he wants it – he’s got the grit.”
      Paul is planning to return to the ring early next year and has set his sights on a long-awaited grudge match with Tommy Fury.
      Days after going face-to-face with Fury and dad John, Paul tweeted: “Dear Frank Warren, I agree to fight Tommy in Manchester or London in February.
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      “I’ll come to his country, no more running. His baby is due then & you’ve said it’s no issue.
      “Since John is adamant we’ve agreed, I am giving you seven days to present a signed contract by Tommy or I’m moving on.” More

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      ‘I don’t like him’ – Tommy Fury says Jake Paul fight is personal and vows to ‘break his face in’ after agreeing new bout

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      TOMMY FURY said his feud with Jake Paul has become personal and vowed to “break his face in” after agreeing to a rescheduled fight. Dad and coach John claimed he shook hands with Paul’s manager Nakisa Bidarian over a bout in February, set for Dubai.
      Tommy Fury fumes at Jake Paul from ringsideCredit: Global Titans
      Jake Paul was a special guest commentator for Tommy Fury’s fightCredit: Global Titans
      The YouTuber-turned boxer was a special guest commentator at the Coca-Cola Arena as Fury boxed late replacement Rolly Lambert in an exhibition.
      Paul, 25, heckled from ringside and the two later clashed post-fight with security having to restrain them as their rivalry hit new heights.
      Fury, 23, told iFL TV: “I don’t like him. At the start it was kind of like, he’s a big YouTuber, I’ve just come off Love Island, it’ll be a massive fight.
      “But as the months have gone down, I don’t like this fella and when I get in the ring with him, I’m going to break his face in.

      “He’s one man I don’t like and that’s not for the camera, there’s no bulls*** involved in that, this is genuine bad blood.
      “I don’t like him and when he gets in that ring with me, I’m going to rearrange his face.”
      Twice the celebrity boxing foes have signed to fight but both times Fury was withdrawn.
      He suffered a rib injury last December and then was pulled out in the rehashed date in August amid a US visa issue, which still persists.
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      Dad John named Dubai as the venue to renegotiate after striking a verbal deal with Paul’s advisor Bidarian.
      He said: “Contracts mean nothing to me but a handshake does and my word, you can build a tower block on it.
      “He’s given me his word, his manager, we fight in February. And where better place? The world of Dubai.”
      Paul beat 47-year-old UFC legend Anderson Silva in his last fight in October, the biggest win in his 6-0 career.
      Fury was set to return against 5-2 American Paul Bamba, 33, but the bout was dramatically scrapped on the day due to a weight disagreement.

      Instead, 17-bout Lambert, 33, filled in on just hours notice but it was unable to be sanctioned as a professional fight.
      Fury got six valuable rounds under his belt and vowed to become the man to stop Paul’s gravy train.
      He said: “My blood boils when I see him and I’m going to do what everyone wants me to do and that’s end this man.
      “Because Canelo ain’t going to put an end to him because Canelo’s out of his league completely, Canelo ain’t never going to fight him.
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      “All these other big, big professional fighters ain’t going to fight him.
      “I’m the man for him and I’m gonna shut him up for everyone around the world.”
      Tommy Fury and Jake Paul are still linked with a grudge match in FebruaryCredit: BT SPORT More

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      Watch Jake Paul in training in Dubai after travelling for Tommy Fury’s fight amid talks to reschedule grudge match

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      JAKE PAUL is already back in training after travelling to Dubai amid rumoured talks to fight Tommy Fury. The YouTuber-turned boxer is coming off the win of his life last month, beating 47-year-old UFC legend Anderson Silva on points.
      Jake Paul is already back in training after travelling to Dubai
      But he wasted no time in getting right back to work, uploading a series of clips in the gym in Dubai.
      He even posed with unbeaten WBO cruiserweight Lawrence Okolie, 29, who was full of praise for Paul, 25.
      The American is a special guest on Sunday night when Floyd Mayweather, 45, faces his ex-opponent Deji, 25, in an exhibition.
      But Paul will have his eyes on the co-headliner, which sees Fury, 23, fight 5-2 American Paul Bamba, 33.
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      A win for the 2019 Love Islander sets up yet another rescheduled celebrity grudge match between the pair.
      Even before Paul’s win over Silva, he revealed talks were ongoing to fight Fury in February in the UK.
      He said on his podcast: “Had a call with Tommy Fury. Yeah, they’re saying we’re going to fight in February.
      “I think he actually can’t come into the United States. So if I fight him in the UK…”
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      Fury first withdrew from fighting Paul last December due to a rib injury but was withdrawn again in August amid a US visa issue.
      His travel ban still persists currently meaning the bout would have to go overseas.
      And Dubai has emerged as another frontrunner to host alongside the UK, where both men will be this weekend
      It sets the scene at the Coca-Cola Arena for Fury and Paul to come face to face once more.
      Tommy Fury training for his fight with Paul BambaCredit: Global Titans More

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      Floyd Mayweather says Jake Paul’s career will be ‘OVER’ when he faces a ‘real fighter’ and mocks age of his opponents

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER said Jake Paul’s boxing career will be “OVER” once he faces a “real fighter” and took a swipe at the age of his opponents. Paul called Mayweather out to a catchweight bout from 165lb-175lb, before his win over 47-year-old UFC legend Anderson Silva.
      Floyd Mayweather training for his next exhibition fight in DubaiCredit: Getty
      Jake Paul after beating UFC legend Anderson SilvaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      And Mayweather appeared unimpressed with Paul’s wins over ex-NBA star Nate Robinson, 38, and former UFC pair Ben Askren, 38, and Tyron Woodley, 40.
      The YouTuber-turned prizefighter, 25, is yet to face a seasoned boxer, despite Silva’s 4-1 record in the ring.
      And Mayweather, 45, warned Paul’s time will be up when he does while taking the chance to aim a brutal dig.
      He said: “Once he get in there with a real fighter that can really fight, it’s gonna be over.
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      “So he’s gotta be able to enjoy it while he can.
      “Is he doing good? Absolutely, for who he’s fighting – guys that are 50, 40.
      “Does he wanna fight me, of course, I’m almost 50 years old so of course he wants to fight me.”
      Paul is lined up with a rescheduled fight with Tommy Fury, 23, who has twice pulled out of their celebrity grudge match.
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      Fury withdrew in December with a rib injury and then again in August amid a US visa issue which still persists today.
      He returns on Sunday night in Dubai, where Mayweather tops the bill in an exhibition against YouTuber Deji, 25.
      Paul is set to be ringside on a scouting mission and was urged to focus his attention on Fury, not Mayweather.
      Pointing to Fury at the pre-fight press conference, Mayweather said: “Jake Paul’s got problems right here.
      “I mean he’s doing good for what he’s doing. Like I said, for what he’s doing.
      “It is what it is, it’s just a lot of talk. It’s different when you’re at the highest level.”
      Tommy Fury and Jake Paul are still linked with a grudge matchCredit: BT SPORT More