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    Fans spot Frank Lampard do his trademark face change as clip of his first day at Coventry training emerges

    FANS have spotted Frank Lampard doing his trademark face change during his first day at Coventry City.The Chelsea legend was appointed as the Championship club’s new manager on Thursday.Frank Lampard was all smiles during his first training session as Coventry City managerCredit: Coventry CityBut he went serious as he got his players to start the sessionCredit: Coventry CityLampard, 46, has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with the club and is the replacement for Mark Robins.The manager was quickly down to work as he took his first training session after his announcement.However, fans have spotted him doing his trademark face change after the club released a clip of the session.Lampard smiled as he said, “Let’s go,” to his new players before turning serious and jogging off.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLFans loved seeing the moment captured so quickly on camera as they reacted on social media.One posted: “How long until the first Lampardian face transition as Coventry boss? I’m going for 3 weeks. Nope 15 seconds.”A second wrote: “Already happened.”A third commented: “15 seconds in. Vintage.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA fourth said: “Back at it like he never left. Majestic.”Another added: “Haha I love it.”Inside Frank Lampard’s superstitious routine as new Coventry boss’ success could depend on Chelsea legend’s DOGThe Sky Blues have stuttered out of the blocks this season as they are currently 17th in the Championship.Lampard’s first game will come on Saturday as Coventry host Cardiff City at the Coventry Building Society Arena.One fixture to get in the diary will be on December 26 as Lampard will come face to face with former England team-mate Wayne Rooney.The Sky Blues will host Rooney’s Plymouth Argyle on Boxing Day, which will reunite the two Premier League legends.Frank Lampard’s managerial recordHere’s a look at Lampard’s record as a manager…Derby County May 2018 – July 2019P57 W24 D17 L16 Win percentage 42.1%Chelsea July 2019 – January 2021P84 W44 D17 L23 Win percentage 52.4%Everton January 2022 – January 2023P44 W12 D17 L24 Win percentage 27.3%Chelsea (caretaker) April 2023 – May 2023P11 W1 D2 L8 Win percentage 9.1%Overall: P288 W132 D72 L16 Win Percentage 45.83% More

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    Fans claim Deji’s win over Dawood Savage was ‘RIGGED’ after ’embarrassing’ end to Misfits bout

    FANS have slammed Deji’s “embarrassing” TKO win over Dawood Savage as “rigged”.Youtuber Deji stopped Savage in the third round of their undercard bout on Misfits’ show in Qatar on Thursday night.Fans have slammed Deji’s win over Dawood Savage as ‘rigged’Deji whiffed on an uppercut and landed a perfect right to knock Savage to the floorBut the ref, for some reason, decided NOT to rule that as a knockdownDeji looked strictly for business at the start of the four two-minute rounds.However, that quickly unravelled as Savage threw the first meaningful hit.But the fight that should never have been made ended in a shambles. Deji was returning after 18 months out but looked dreadful against winless Savage.READ MORE IN BOXINGThe 27-year-old, who is KSI’s younger brother, did knock his opponent down in the third round but it wasn’t scored a knockdown.Savage then fell to the ground like a sack of potatoes under some pressure and complained of injury before the fight was waved off.And Misfits fans have lambasted the bout as “rigged.”One wrote: “This was handpicked to get Deji another win. Embarrassing fight.”Most read in BoxingFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnother said: “The most fixed thing I’ve ever seen.”A third added: “Deji you fixed your own fight.”Nicholai Perrett aka NichLmao faces off with Misfits boxer Warren Spencer One more wrote: “Come on brother. That was a set-up.”A fifth replied: “And people call Jake Paul’s fight rigged 🤣.”While another declared: “One of the most bizarre knockouts in Misfits history.”However, such claims have come only from disgruntled fans on social media with there being no suggestion from anybody involved that the fight was actually rigged.Deji was clearly disappointed with the manner of his win and made that clear on social media later.He wrote on X: “Disappointed with that performance but we go again!!READ MORE SUN STORIES”Love to all those who supported me.”Savage, 26, is now 0-7 after the fight tonight, while Deji himself moves to 3-4. More

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    Who is YuddyGangTV aka Elijah Smith and when will he be fighting Ree Moo aka Lil CraCra on Misfits 19 Qatar Supercard?

    ELIJAH Smith is an American boxer and influencer who is also known as YuddyGangTV.The star will be taking on his boxing nemesis Ree Moo, also known as Lil CraCra, on the Misfits 19 Qatar Supercard.Elijah Smith became famous for videos where he would eat massive amounts of foodCredit: YouTubeElijah is one of the highest ranked lightweight boxers at MisfitsCredit: YouTubeElijah will be taking on Ree Moo AKA Lil CraCraCredit: YouTubeOnline superstardomElijah is a lightweight boxer who was born on July 22, 1992.The star has made a name for himself on TikTok when he began sharing skits and hilarious videos on the platform. Most social media users will recognise him from videos where he takes part in gargantuan mukbangs.Mukbangs originated in South Korean and are events where YouTubers eat massive amounts of food. Read More on BoxersOn YouTube, Elijah also takes fans behind the scenes of his boxing career and often shares videos of himself training.His work ethic has clearly paid off, as he now has 6.3 million followers on TikTok and 232,000 subscribers on YouTube (as of November 2024).On the Misfits cardElijah will appear on the Misfits 19 Qatar Supercard.He is the second highest ranked lightweight boxer on the ticket, just after the raining champion Deen the Great. Most read in BoxingHis rival, Lil CraCra, is the third highest ranked lightweight boxer at Misfits. Misfits is a boxing promotion company founded in August 2022, which became famous in sporting circles for holding influencer boxing events.The brand’s CEO is the YouTuber KSI, who is also a successful boxer.Long-running feud Elijah will take on Lil CraCra AKA Ree Moo on November 28, 2024. Ree Moo is a Filipino-American boxer who has had a similar career to Elijah.He also made a name for himself online, though his online content is more fitness-focused than Elijah’s comedic videos.Despite their similarities, the pair have very different boxing styles. Ree Moo favours the Southpaw stance, a left-handed position which is the complete reverse of Elijah’s right-handed Orthodox stance.The pair have clashed previously but neither one has been able to get an advantage over the other. READ MORE SUN STORIESThey were meant to clash on March 23, 2023, but the fight was cancelled and their second match on May 25, 2024, ended in a split decision.Fans can watch the tie-breaking match between Elijah and Ree Moo when it streams on DAZN. More

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    Gib vs Slim net worth: How Misfits stars stack up ahead of Qatar Supercard clash

    ANESONGIB makes his boxing comeback against Misfits rival Slim Albaher TONIGHT in Qatar – but there is a big gap in their two estimated net worths. Gib and Slim are coming into Supercard Middleweight clash in strong form, as the two battle in out for the Misfits Boxing belt.AnEsonGib fights Taylor Holder at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL. Photo by Michele Eve Sandberg/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)Credit: GettyMisfits Boxing Middleweight champion Sulieman ‘Slim’ Albaher made his debut against American YouTuber FouseyTube in 2019.Fousey’s corner threw in the towel during the fourth round of the fight kicking off Slim’s undefeated run over seven bouts – claiming his most recent victory over Salt Papi on the undercard of KSI vs Tommy Fury. AnEsonGib challenges for the belt after winning his previous four fights and turning his boxing career around following a first-round knockout at the hands of Jake Paul.Here is the estimated net worth of the Misfits rivals coming into their headline clash.Read more on Misfits BoxingAnEsonGib’s estimated net worth – Around $1millionThe YouTuber-turned-boxer rose to fame by uploading FIFA gaming videos and collaborating with similar stars, such as KSI. His massive online following has helped propel his fighting career.Gib’s boxing journey began to unfold following the KSI vs Joe Weller fight in 2018.AnEsonGib posing in front of a Rolls Royce posted on Instagram @anesongib.MaxPlaysFIFA, a fellow YouTuber, stepped up as Gib’s first opponent in 2018 – Gib won by TKO. While the majority of his wealth came from his YouTube presence, AnEsonGib went on to fight Jake Paul in January 2020 – the American YouTuber recently beat boxing legend Mike Tyson – generating huge sales through sales, pay-per-view, and merchandise. Most read in BoxingWorth an estimated $1 million in 2023, Gib continues to sign deals for fights and produce YouTube content to a growing audience. With four wins against his last four opponents, the star will be confident in his challenge for the Misfits Boxing Middleweight belt. Suleiman ‘Slim’ Albaher’s estimated net worth – $500kSlim takes on Gib at Misfits Boxing’s Qatar event ‘The Supercard’, defending his Middleweight belt.Both are coming into the clash in strong form – Gib claiming victories in his last four bouts and Slim remaining undefeated in seven, boasting an impressive five KOs.Slim posing on a jet ski posted on Instagram @slimthehitman.The Hitman won his last fight against musician Tom Zanetti, claiming a decent pay cheque of $100,000, according to reports. While most of his net worth has come from boxing, Slim attracts a large audience with over a million followers across his social media accounts – making him a perfect fit for the influencer boxing model.When is Gib vs Slim?Gib vs Slim is headlining the Misfits Supercard in Qatar TONIGHT on Thursday, November 28. The main event is expected to take place around 10.45pm GMT.Lusail Sports Arena is hosting the headline clash.The Misfits Supercard is living up to its billingHow can I watch Gib vs Slim?Misfits 19 -The Supercard will be live on DAZN included in the subscription, the card will not be shown on PPV.Live coverage is expected to start from 4pm GMT. What is the full Misfits 19 card?HS TikkyTokky will look to build further momentum following his early KO last time out. Deji steps back into the ring against Dawood Savage.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd Salt Papi steps up against King Kenny in what could be a second headliner for many fans.AnEsonGib vs Slim AlbaherSalt Papi vs King KennyHS TikkyTokky vs Masai WarriorDeji vs Dawood SavageJarvis vs Ben WilliamsNichLmao vs Warren SpencerLil CraCra vs YuddyGangTVChase DeMoor vs KelzLuis Alcaraz Pineda vs SwarmzAmir Anderson vs Neeraj More

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    Misfits star pulls out of huge Supercard event just hours before fight as he gives X-rated reason for injury

    A MISFITS boxing star has pulled out of the huge Supercard due to injury.HSTikkyTokky injured his shoulder and withdrew from his clash with Masai Warrior just hours before the bell was set to ring.HSTikkyTokky has withdrawn from his fight against Masai WarriorCredit: Instagram @hsdubaitokkyTheir fight was due to take place tonight in Doha, Qatar live on Dazn.HSTikkyTokky revealed his withdrawal was down to injuring himself doing a sex act on social media.He wrote: “Quick nobu with @lillie_may6 in Qatar.”Injured my shoulder hard last night so can’t scrap tomorrow unfortunately, big love.”READ MORE ON BOXINGSunSport understands that medics would not let him fight due to the shoulder injury.More to follow…THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball. More

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    Stunning Sydney Thomas’ rise to fame from unknown model to ring girl superstardom and lucrative job offers

    SYDNEY Thomas has become one of the most popular stars at the minute – and her path has led to her stardom.The 21-year-old went viral during Netflix’s coverage of the boxing fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson earlier this month.Sydney Thomas has been a viral sensation since her ring girl appearance during the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boutThomas turned 21 on TuesdayCredit: INSTAGRAM @iamsydneythomasThomas turned heads recently for her appearance at an NFL gameCredit: X/itssydneythomasThomas was on duty during the Youtuber Paul’s win over the 58-year-old boxing icon.And she stole the show and trended on social media for her appearance in the ring at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.Thomas gained hundreds of thousands of followers as a result.It was just the second time that she stepped into the ring.Thomas’ rise in popularity came overnight, but her path helped her become a celebrity.She grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, and is currently a University of Alabama student.Thomas works for the St. Louis Cardinals as part of the team’s in-game hype squad.She is also a catwalk model.Most read in BoxingThomas only made her debut as a ring girl in October in Puerto Rico.This year, she joined Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions as a ring girl.Stunning Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson ring girls oil up as they share behind-the-scenes video of Netflix fight In a recent TikTok video, Thomas revealed that she studies management and entrepreneurship and that she will finish a year early next August.”I do all my classes online to be able to travel and have more flexibility in my schedule,” she added in the clip.Thomas also said in the social media video that she spends plenty of time taking care of her mind and staying in shape.”I’m very athletic,” she said. “I love health, wellness, fitness and anything that has to do with improving yourself physically, mentally and emotionally, I’m all in for.”I’m very driven with self-improvement and just becoming the best version of yourself.”Thomas recently spoke to Fox News and revealed what she plans on doing as her fame continues.”I am going to work on continuing to build what I have on my media platforms and build stronger connections with my fanbase,” she said on Wednesday.”I want to say that I changed someone’s life in a positive way.”In the meantime, Thomas regularly posts content of herself in revealing outfits, whether it’s Instagram or TikTok.She has over 1 million followers on the latter social media platform.READ MORE SUN STORIESThomas revealed to TMZ that she has been receiving countless amount of money-making opportunities and that she has numerous collaborations in the works.Thomas is a student at the University of AlabamaCredit: Instagram/iamsydneythomasThomas is a model and currently has over 1 million on TikTokCredit: Instagram/iamsydneythomas More

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    Who is Dawood Savage? Deji Olatunji’s Misfits Supercard opponent

    DAWOOD SAVAGE is slowly climbing the ranks to becoming one of the biggest YouTubers of all time – but he’d love nothing more than to secure his first boxing triumph.The man they call ‘Muslim Drake’ is all set to face KSI’s superstar brother Deji.Dawood Savage is a content creator and YouTube boxerCredit: INSTAGRAM @dawoodsavagerHis next opponent is Deji Olatunji — KSI’s brotherCredit: PAAnd here is everything SunSport knows about Dawood Savage.Who is Dawood SavageDawood Tirmizi, better known by his online aliases “Dawood Savage” and “Muslim Drake”, was born in Kabul, Afghanistan on January 3, 1998.He’s an influencer and amateur boxer who has participated in several exhibition matches.The content creator rose to prominence by sharing a variety of skits under his Instagram handle @dawoodsavager, where he has over 177,000 followers as of November 26, 2024.read more on dawood savageHe also runs the grown the DawoodSSAVAGE YouTube channel, which has a whopping 1.12million subscribers and more than 180million views.Dawood created a viral series of skits titled Muslim Rap Battle, with one of his most popular videos gaining over 5million views alone.Upcoming fight with Deji OlatunjiHe is scheduled to fight Deji Olatunji, also known as “The Tank”, on November 28, 2024.Deji is also a well-known British YouTuber and amateur fighter, who has been active in the boxing scene since 2018.Most read in BoxingHe competes in the light-heavyweight division and has a professional record of 2-4-0, meaning he has won two of his fights, lost four and drawn none.Dawood Savage fight recordDawood’s fight record is not particularly strong.He has a record of 0-5-0, so he’s yet to win or draw a fight and has lost them all.All of Dawood’s defeats have come by way of knockout.Fight purseDetails about the purse for the upcoming fight against have not been reported.Poster for the Misfits Qatar SupercardCredit: @MisfitsBoxingIn influencer boxing, purses can vary significantly depending on the popularity of the fighters and the scale of the event.Many of these shows are more about entertainment and social media influence rather than traditional fight purses.Misfits Qatar SupercardThe Misfits Qatar Supercard is as follows:AnEsonGib vs Slim AlbaherSalt Papi vs King KennyHS TikkyTokky vs Masai WarriorDeji vs Dawood SavageJarvis vs Ben WilliamsNichLmao vs Warren SpencerLil CraCra vs YuddyGangTVChase DeMoor vs KelzLuis Alcaraz Pineda vs SwarmzAmir Anderson vs NeerajREAD MORE SUN STORIESHow to watch Desi Olatunji vs Dawood SavageThe fight is on the Misfits Qatar Supercard, which will take place on Thursday, November 28.The fight will be shown LIVE on DAZNThe show will begin at around 6pm GMTYou can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of actionA flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytimeYou can also pay £99.99 for the year upfront, and this is the lowest cost optionDAZN subscribers can live-stream the fight via the DAZN appThe DAZN app is available to download for FREE on your mobile or tablet deviceAlternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action via SunSport’s live blog More

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    How YouTuber Jarvis went from gamer earning fortunes to Misfits Boxing star sparring Floyd Mayweather

    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