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    Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury net worth combined – how their career earnings and endorsements compare ahead of super-fight

    BOXING rivals Jake Paul and Tommy Fury go head-to-head in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, with the fight worth millions.The pair were locked in negotiations for months over trying to reschedule a fight which had fallen through twice already.
    Jake Paul and Tommy Fury clash this Sunday in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty
    Fury pulled out of their original date in December 2021 with injury and illness.
    And then the Manchester fighter had visa issues while trying to get over the US to promote their second fight, with that bout being called off too.
    Paul instead fought Anderson Silva, beating him on points to rack up his sixth win as a professional boxer, while Fury was last in action in an exhibition on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather vs Deji against Rolly Lambert.
    The rivals will now clash on Sunday in Saudi Arabia at the third time of asking.
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    Both are set to make millions – but their pride is on the line along with their unbeaten records.
    The stakes have also been raised even more after the WBC announced Paul will earn a world ranking if he wins.
    Any challenger for the world title must be ranked within the top 15, meaning he is one victory away from a title shot.
    What is Jake Paul’s net worth?
    Paul has accumulated a fortune during his time in the limelight.
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    He rose to fame on Vine, and once that social media platform died he turned his attention to YouTube.
    The American grew in popularity and currently sits at 20.3 million subscribers as of January 2023.
    Paul’s videos typically include vlogs and at one point in his career, he filmed vlogs every day.
    This led to him creating the song “It’s Everyday Bro,” which is the third-most disliked video ever uploaded on YouTube.
    In 2017, Paul created an entertainment group called Team 10, which was a collection of social media stars.
    Paul was also a Disney star on the show Bizaardvark.
    His total fortune stands at a reported £26million.
    Paul has a fortune worth £26mCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    How much will Paul earn from the Fury fight?
    According to SportsZion, Paul is guaranteed to make at least £2.6m and then 65 per cent of PPV sales.
    It is claimed it could take his earnings for the fight to over £7m including sponsorship deals.
    Paul could earn up to £7m from this Sunday’s fightCredit: Splash
    What is Tommy Fury’s net worth?
    Fury is the younger brother of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson.
    He shot into the limelight on Love Island, where he met current partner, Molly-Mae Hague, and the couple have a newborn baby, who they named Bambi.
    Fury continued boxing outside of the Love Island villa, and boasts a professional record of 8-0.
    His net worth stands at just over £1m, though.
    Fury currently has more than four million followers on Instagram.
    The Sun reported in September 2021 that he was pocketing £3,000 in profits a day from multiple different endorsements.
    Among the companies he has promoted are McDonald’s and Disney Plus.

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    Tommy Fury’s net worth is much smaller than rival Paul’s at £1mCredit: Getty
    How much will Fury earn from the Paul fight?
    His personal wealth is expected to skyrocket when he faces Paul this Sunday.
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    Fury will take home a guaranteed purse of £1.6m, with an addition of 35 per cent of the PPV share.
    With sponsorships and endorsements, Fury could earn £3.7m from the Paul fight.
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    Has Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani put in a bid for Man Utd and what is his net worth?

    MANCHESTER UNITED are edging closer to the completion of a huge takeover – and Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani has officially made his interest known.The Glazers put the club up for sale back in November after 17 years of ownership.
    Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani has confirmed his interest in buying Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
    But the United owners set a deadline of 10pm GMT on Friday, February 17 for potential buyers to submit their bids.
    It was reported that the Glazer family wanted £5billion to sell the English giants despite its current value of £2.9bn.
    And it seems as if Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani could be the man to give them what they want.
    Has Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani put in a bid for Man Utd?
    Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani, a member of the Gulf state’s ruling Royal Family, is aiming for a full buy-out of the Old Trafford club.
    And his father Hamad is a former Prime Minister of Qatar, made his formal approach to United’s bid supervisors, the US-based Raine Group, ahead of the “soft” deadline.
    In a statement issued on his behalf by a senior London PR company, Sheikh Jassim said he planned to “return the Club to its former glories both on and off the pitch”.
    The statement added: “Above all, the bid will seek to place the fans at the heart of Manchester United Football Club once more.”
    What is Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani’s net worth?
    Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani is part of the ruling royal family who have a collective net worth estimated to be at around $335billion (£275bn).
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    The head of the royal family – Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, is estimated to be worth around $2bn (£1.6bn) alone. More

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    Inside gilded life of Qatar’s Sheikh Tamim ahead of ‘£4bn Man United bid’ – £276bn fortune to THREE wives and supercars

    WHEN it comes to the world’s richest dynasties, few can compare to the wealth of the Qatar royal family. Thanks to their staggering £276billion net worth they live a life of luxury filled with yachts, supercars… and football.
    The Emir, who masterminded last year’s World Cup, is the head of the Qatari royal familyCredit: Getty
    The ruler hopes to purchase Manchester United, according to reportsCredit: AP:Associated Press
    This week it was reported the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani is set to put in a £4billion bid for Manchester United.
    According to reports, the 42-year-old ruler believes the English Premier League club is not worth more than £4.5billion, and is expected to submit his bid before Friday’s deadline.
    Sheikh Tamin, who masterminded Qatar’s World Cup bid and famously draped a traditional Arab men’s cloak around Argentine winner Lionel Messi’s shoulders during the trophy presentation, has been head of state since 2013.
    He has established himself as a shrewd businessman – and already owns French side Paris Saint-Germain.
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    Worth a whopping £1.4billion individually, Sheikh Tamin – who has three wives – and his family are known to enjoy a taste of the finer things in life. Here we delve into his opulent lifestyle.
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    Named the most influential Muslim in the world last year by the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre, Sheikh Tamim came into power when his father abdicated and his older brother renounced his rights to the throne.
    He owns a string of properties – including Dudley House, once one of Britain’s most expensive mansions.
    Sheikh Tamin met the Queen at Windsor CastleCredit: Getty
    He owns Dudley House, once one of Britain’s most expensive homes
    The sheikh owns two homes on the exclusive Cornwall TerraceCredit: SWNS.com
    The home, now nicknamed Sheikh Shack, is on London’s Park Lane and is said to be worth a mind-blowing £200million.
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    It took him six years to refurbish the 44,000-square-foot, 17-bedroom home, which boasts a 50ft ballroom, an 81ft long picture gallery, £100million worth of furniture and breathtaking views of Hyde Park.
    When he hosted Queen Elizabeth II there, she was so impressed she reportedly told Sheikh Tamim: “This place makes Buckingham Palace look rather dull.”
    The Emir also owns two homes on London’s Cornwall Terrace – the most expensive row of houses in the world.
    His main residence is the Emiri Diwan Palace, a sprawling complex located in the country’s capital city, Doha, built to reflect the state’s power and wealth.
    The Qatari royals travel in style and have owned multiple private jets – including a £165,000 aircraft dubbed a “flying palace”.
    The royal family has owned a number of private jetsCredit: controller
    The ruler owns a limited edition LaFerrari which cost £888,000Credit: Getty
    He also has an extravagant superyacht which comes with a guest elevator and private cinemaCredit: Getty
    The ruler’s official residence in Doha, Qatar’s capitalCredit: Alamy
    It came equipped with a huge dining table, luxurious remote-controlled beds and gold fittings and fixtures.
    Sheikh Tamim is also renowned for his fleet of luxury cars, and is proud owner of a limited edition red LaFerrari.
    Italian luxury car makers Ferrari only produced 499 and slapped an eye-watering £888,000 price tag on it.
    Sheikh Tamim also owns the luxurious Al Lusail superyacht, said to be worth £400million. It boasts an onboard beauty salon, guest elevator and private cinema.
    He instructed designers to build it a foot shorter than his father’s own superyacht, The Katara, as a mark of respect.
    Three wives
    Sheikh Tamim’s first wife Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani, seen with him at Buckingham PalaceCredit: Alamy
    Sheikh Tamim’s first wife is also his second cousin. She accompanies him on key international visits (pictured with the King and Queen of Spain)Credit: Getty
    The ruler and his son Hamad with French President Emmanuel Macron in ParisCredit: Getty
    In accordance with traditional Sunni and Shia Islamic laws, Muslim men are permitted to marry multiple women.
    Dad-of-13 Sheikh Tamim has three wives – his first, Sheikha Jawaher, who he married in 2005, serves as his First Lady and accompanies him on official trips including to the Queen’s funeral last year.
    The couple are second cousins and share four children – two daughters and two sons.
    Sheikha Jawaher’s father was once a powerful government official and has served as a deputy foreign minister and minister of Public Health.
    Sheikh Tamim married his second wife, Sheikha Al-Anoud bint Mana Al Hajri, with whom he shares five kids, in 2009 – she was the daughter of Qatar’s ambassador to Jordan.
    A year after he took over as ruler in 2013, it was announced that he had married his third wife, Sheikha Noora bint Hathal Al Dosari, who he shares four children with.
    Investments
    The sheik has investments in some of the most iconic properties including New York’s Empire State BuildingCredit: Getty
    The Qatari royal family hold investments in some of the world’s most iconic properties including London’s The Shard, Harrods department store, Canary Wharf and New York’s Empire State Building.
    They also own shares in Barclays Bank, British Airways, Volkswagen, Porsche and Louis Vuitton.
    Their investments in the UK alone come to a whopping £40billion.
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    Among his lucrative ventures, Sheikh Tamim is the current owner of Paris Saint Germain, having ploughed £1.5billion into the club.
    If his deal with Manchester United is confirmed, he will own two of the biggest clubs in football.
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    Who is Jahm Najafi and what is his net worth?

    TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR could be subject of an imminent BLOCKBUSTER £3bn takeover.The Financial Times have reported that they are in contact with “two people with direct knowledge” of billionaire Jahm Najafi’s bid.
    Jahm Najafi has his eyes on Tottenham HotspurCredit: Alamy
    And now he is just “weeks away from formally approaching Spurs owner Joe Lewis and the football club’s chair Daniel Levy” with his offer.
    Who is Jahm Najafi?
    Jahm Najafi is an Iranian-American businessman and multi-sport chairman who is the chair of MSP Sports Capital.
    He owns the Najafi Companies – which is a Phoenix-based equity firm and his primary source of income.
    Najafi also partially owns the Phoenix Suns NBA team and is vice-chairman of McLaren’s F1 team.
    He graduated with a Masters in Business Economics from Harvard University.
    The 60-year-old has said that supporting the Phoenix Suns helped him learn English.
    His family moved to Phoenix when he was 12 years old after they knew someone there.
    Najafi said: “Suns were playing against the Celtics and, of course, everybody knows about Gar Heard’s shot heard around the world.
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    “I was actually sitting there in a chair watching the game learning English.”
    Najafi has three children with wife Cheryl.
    Jahm Najafi and wife Cheryl, far rightCredit: Getty
    What is Jahm Najafi’s net worth?
    Jahm Najafi has a net worth of £2.9bn, according to reports.
    Najafi’s Tottenham bid will be structured so that 70 per cent of the purchase price will be put forward by MSP and the partners recruited.
    And the other 30 per cent will be made up by backers from the Middle East, which are allegedly mainly based in Abu Dhabi. More

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    Who is Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim, what is his net worth and will he bid for Man Utd?

    THE EMIR of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, is said to be interested in buying Manchester United.The Emir is a keen football fan, having bought Paris Saint-Germain in 2011 through Qatar Sports Investment.
    Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani is a fan of Man Utd and could table a bid in the next few daysCredit: Reuters
    The Glazers revealed in November that they were willing to listen to offers for either a stake in the Premier League giants or an outright purchase.
    A number of parties have expressed an interest in buying United, which could be purchased for a world-record price for a sports franchise at £4.5billion, or more.
    Interest comes from the Far East, Middle East and United States with Raines Group, the merchant bank, tasked with the sale.
    However, Friday’s deadline for bids is rapidly approaching, and the Qataris are set to make the first move.
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    Who is Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim?
    Born on June 3, 1980, the Emir is the fourth son of the previous monarch, Hamad bin Khalifa. 
    He took over as the head of state in 2013, when his father abdicated the throne.
    Sheikh Tamim studied at Sherborne School in Dorset and at Harrow School.
    He then attended the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, where he graduated in 1998.
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    Both Prince William and Prince Harry of the UK Royal Family attended the same training facility.
    Sheikh Tamim is the current owner of PSG through Qatar Sports Investment and has imposed dominance in France.
    However, the efforts to establish themselves as Europe’s best haven’t been as fruitful with the Parc des Princes club yet to win the Champions League.
    Sheikh Tamim has been married three times and has thirteen children in total.
    In total, the Emir has seven sons and six daughters.
    Sheikh Tamim has been married three times and has thirteen children in totalCredit: AP
    What is Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim’s net worth?
    Sheikh Tamim is estimated to be worth around £1.6billion alone.
    But the ruling royal family’s collective net worth is estimated at around £276bn.
    The Thani family hold investments in a number of properties around the world, including London’s Shard skyscraper, Olympic Village, Harrods department store, Canary Wharf, the Chelsea Barracks and New York’s Empire State Building.
    The royals also hold investments in Barclays Bank, British Airways and Volkswagen.
    The Thani family hold investments in a number of properties including The ShardCredit: Alamy
    Will Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bid for Man Utd?
    According to Bloomberg, yes.
    There have reportedly been talks between the Glazers and the Qatari investors.
    The report states the Qatar-based financers are “set to make an offer for Manchester United in the coming days” in a “move that would cement the country’s desire to become a major player in global sports”.
    It is said the initial bid is being thrashed out with help from officials at the sovereign wealth fund, the Qatar Investment Authority.
    The deeply unpopular Glazers want a world-record £6bn for the Old Trafford giants, who have not won a trophy since 2017 – although that figure may be lowered.
    A bid for Man Utd is expected in the next few daysCredit: EPA
    Can Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim own Man Utd and PSG?
    There are no restrictions on an owner acquiring multiple clubs at the same time in different countries.
    The owners of rivals Man City own another 10 football teams around the world.
    So yes, Sheikh Tamim could own Man Utd and PSG.
    Sheikh Tamim owns PSG as part of Qatar Sports InvestmentCredit: AFP
    Can both teams play in Champions League?
    Per Uefa rules, no.
    Uefa implemented an ‘Integrity of the Uefa Club competitions: Independence of clubs’ rule in 1998 which states that no two clubs participating in a Uefa competition may be directly or indirectly controlled by the same ownership group.
    This is defined by:

    The majority of the shareholders’ voting rights in another club in the same Uefa club competition;
    Or, another right to appoint or remove a majority of the directors in another club in the same Uefa club competition;
    As well as, majority of the shareholders’ voting rights (through a shareholders’ agreement) in another club in the same Uefa club competition.

    Therefore, if a Qatari group owned United while they and PSG qualify for the Champions League, the ownership group would more than likely have to choose who plays in it.
    These rules have been put in to place to protect the integrity of the competition.
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    However, Sheikh Tamim and Co are looking for ways around that with the bid coming from individual Qatari investors – not being a part Qatar Sports Investment.
    That would need to be proved with any ownership test certain to look into potential ties between them.
    Sheikh Tamim and Co are looking for ways around that with the bid coming from individual Qatari investors – not being a part Qatar Sports Investment so both Man Utd and PSG can play in the Champions LeagueCredit: Getty More

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    I’m Britain’s richest gypsy & I bought £15m football club even though I hate footie – here’s why, says Alfie Best

    BRITAIN’S richest gypsy bought a football club for £15million – and he actually hates footie.Alfie Best, has a net worth of £740million and his wealth has got him a fleet of supercars, a personalised Aston Martin helicopter worth £4.5m and East Thurrock FC.
    Alfie Best has invested heavily in East Thurrock FCCredit: Darren Fletcher
    Alfie landed his personalised Aston Martin helicopter at the groundCredit: Darren Fletcher
    The savvy businessman told The Sun Online: “I’m not a football fan at all – I’m a boxing fan. The club was in difficulty – as a lot of clubs are. And it’s important to give back to the community.
    Pumping so much money into a football club when you don’t even like the sport may seem an odd decision but Alfie saw it as a good business investment.
    Alfie said: “We invested in the club, and now it supports itself.”
    His total investment in the club will hit a whopping £15million if he gets planning permission for a new football ground.
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    Should everything work out as hoped, Alfie is set to become the world’s first gypsy billionaire as early as next year.
    His colossal wealth is thanks to his residential park homes empire Wyldecrest Parks, which made a profit of £32m last year alone – and the year before that, it made £29m.
    However, he had to put in the hard graft to earn his wealth as he was brought up on the living in a caravan on a lay-by with an outdoor camp fire as a stove. 
    He did share his tips for success even though he claimed not to be a “gifted person”.
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    Alfie said: “Persistence and hard work has allowed me to conquer each step of success. Am I successful? Absolutely not. Success is a journey.
    “My top tips. Start, start, start. Be consistent and persistent and believe in what you’re doing.
    “Make sure that you are your best customer. Because if you’re not, how can you expect any other customer to be.
    “Never give up. I’m still working like I’m bankrupt. I’m working like it all ends tomorrow.”
    Alfie did though hit out at the prejudicies faced by gypsies which he said still bothered him.
    He said: “I’m judged on every business decision that I make. And worst of all, I’m judged on what every other gypsy has ever done in their life.
    “Being a gypsy comes with a stigma: ‘Gypsies, tramps thieves and liars’. And that’s a bar I have to get over.
    “I never told anyone I was a gypsy until I was 35. I never ever ever did. Why would you? It comes with a detriment.
    “That prejudice exists every day. It only matters if you allow those prejudices to enter into your every day life.
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    “If that’s someone’s view, don’t change it. Just be the better person. Being the better person in anything you do will always shine through.
    “Why try to change a bigot’s mind. Carry on with your path, be successful in your path. Success conquers all.”
    Alfie looks set to become the first gypsy billionaire next yearCredit: Darren Fletcher
    Alfie, seen here when he was nine months old, grew up in a caravan on a lay-byCredit: Arthur Edwards / The Sun More

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    Who is Fabrizio Romano and what’s his net worth?

    FABRIZIO Romano has made a name for himself as one of the most revered football journalists in the world.So much is known about his work, but what isn’t as well known is his background and how he started. This is what we know.
    Fabrizio Romano is one of the world’s most respected football journalists
    Who is Fabrizio Romano?
    Fabrizio Romano is an Italian football journalist.
    He has worked for various sports news outlets, such as Sky Sport Italy and The Guardian.
    Romano is widely regarded as one of the most reliable sources in football when it comes to transfer news.
    He was born on February 29, 1993 in Naples, Italy.
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    How does Fabrizio Romano receive inside info on transfers?
    Romano has built up reliable connections with clubs and agents from across Europe, as well as sources close to a particular deal.
    He makes several calls per day to agents and people close to the deal in order to be able to give updates to his followers.
    His first big scoop was Argentinian forward Mauro Icardi’s move from Sampdoria to Inter Milan in 2013.
    In 2011, Icardi’s agent had asked Romano to write a story on his client’s move from Barcelona to Sampdoria.
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    The Italian used the contact to his advantage two years later, when he broke the news of Icardi’s latest move by communicating with the agent.
    What does ‘here we go’ mean?
    Here we go is the catchphrase used by Romano on his social media platforms to signal when a transfer deal is done.
    His reputation for being a reliable source of information such that he has gained a large following from football fans from all over the world.
    He also presents a podcast of the same name with fellow sports journalist Francesco Porzio.
    Is Fabrizio Romano dating anyone?
    It is unclear as to whether or not Romano is dating anyone, as most of his social media posts are dedicated to football.
    There is not a lot of information on his life outside football, so it could be assumed he is married to the job.
    What is Fabrizio Romano’s net worth?
    Whilst it cannot be categorically known how much he is worth, Wtfoot estimated it to be €2million.
    He makes his money through his work for various news platforms, as well as his YouTube channel and podcast. More

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    Prime drink founder KSI’s net worth revealed as accounts show how much YouTuber and boxer has earned in year

    PRIME drink entrepreneur KSI saw assets in his business hit £11.9million last year, new paperwork reveals.The social media influencer, rapper and crossover boxer paid himself a £1m dividend as cash rolled in on the back of his music and promotional work.
    KSI drinking a bottle of PrimeCredit: Getty
    Sales of his Prime Hydration drink – which he promotes with US star Logan Paul – have rocketed since its introduction last year and helped to boost his wealth.
    After creditors, which include a £1.9m tax bill, were paid his business, The Throne Holdings Limited, was left with reserves of more than £5m.
    As well as the bumper dividend KSI, real name Olajide Olatunji, 29, also advanced himself more than £5m from the company, which is due to be paid back with interest.
    As well as a hugely successful music career KSI is one of the UK’s most sought after influencers with three YouTube channels with 41million subscribers and over 10billion video views.
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    His most recent album, All Over the Place, went straight to number one and he has had five top five hits.
    KSI also has a successful career as a celebrity boxer, has acted in a film and says he owns ten properties around the UK.
    In his tell-all Amazon Prime documentary, he gave fans a tour of his stunning three-storey home worth over £10m.
    KSI last boxed in January, knocking out YouTuber Faze Temperrr, 29, to take his boxing record to five wins and one draw.
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    That blemish came against Paul, 27, in 2018 but he won the rematch when they turned professional a year later.
    They have since formed a friendship and in 2022 revealed the launch of Prime – to much success.
    Already it has an estimated value of £18m and has fans so desperate to get their hands on it there have been fights in shops.
    Looking ahead, Prime are set to debut a range of new flavours in 2023.
    KSI and Paul hope that will keep the thirst for Prime going as they enter their second year in business together.
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