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    Misfits Boxing star Swarmz in stunning FIVE-STONE weight loss after ditching cheeseburgers for healthy diet

    RAPPER Swarmz has lost a sensational FIVE-STONE after ditching cheeseburgers for a healthy boxing diet. The recording artist was thrust into the influencer boxing scene in August 2022 when he fought superstar KSI on two weeks notice.Rapper Swarmz has lost five stone since boxingCredit: ReutersHe is now ripped at 12st 5lbSwarmz weighed 17st 6lb when he first walked into the boxing gym – now he is fighting at 12st 5lb. The singer returns on Thursday in Qatar against boxer Luis Pineda – the man KSI beat also beat on the same night as Swarmz’s debut. And he told SunSport in Doha: “I’m always prepared, ready, coaches are always training me. “This was a last-minute fight but I’m always ready, stay ready, born ready.READ MORE IN BOXING”I feel like boxing itself mentally makes you disciplined and since I started boxing, I bang out gym everyday. “My occupation before this was music and I do gym more than music now. I feel like it’s in my blood now.” Gone are the days of a Big Mac and fries for Swarmz, who now lives off a slither of salmon and vegetables.He said: “Diet’s been good. Now I’m used to it, it’s my sixth fight. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”When I first started, not gonna lie it’s very hard to try block out cheeseburgers and stuff like that.” But he said with a grin: “Sometimes you can eat bad… but you’ve gotta work harder in the gym!” Swarmz has been rapping since 2017 but reveals just his two years in boxing has been way tougher. He said: “It’s not even a question. I’ve done football as well, boxing is the hardest thing I’ve ever done. “It takes long to learn, I’ve only been in it two years, I’m gonna learn more along the way but it’s been a great journey.” Misfits Boxing star Salt Papi was fighting BLIND before £6,000 eye surgery and opens up on THREE STONE transformation More

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    Jake Paul’s team sensationally open door to Anthony Joshua fight to ‘test the limits of what’s possible’

    JAKE PAUL could sensationally fight Anthony Joshua to “test the limits of what’s possible.” YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul moved up to heavyweight to defeat Mike Tyson over eight rounds on Netflix. Jake Paul could sensationally fight Anthony JoshuaCredit: GettyAnthony Joshua weighs as much as 18 stoneCredit: ReutersIt proved a commercial success with over 100 MILLION tuning in and over 72,000 fans inside the AT&T Stadium. And Paul’s victory caused the likes of undisputed light-heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev, 39, to call out Paul.Daniel Dubois, 27, who knocked out Joshua, 35, in September also challenged the 11-1 social media sensation. And Paul’s promotional partner Nakisa Bidarian told Sky Sports: “Jake’s feedback to me was I want to do that fight. READ MORE IN BOXING”Not now. But I want to do that fight. To be a world champion at cruiserweight, he wants to do that. “The other is to test the limits of expectations. Test the limits of what’s possible.”This event with Mike Tyson, that tested the limits of what was possible for the world to see and him fighting Anthony Joshua or Daniel Dubois is kind of the same thing.”Jake weighed in at 227lbs but really he walks around at 215. But he’ll do it for the right environment, the right framework.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”It isn’t about the money. He’s made lots of money from the time he was 18 years old. It’s really about disruption.”It’s really about doing things that make you say: ‘Wow, that really happened.’ That’s what excites us.”Logan Paul tipped to sensationally fight his own brother Jake in bid to ‘teach him a lesson’ in never-before-seen boutJoshua weighed as heavy as 18 STONE before he was knocked out in round five by Dubois in September. And talks to rematch in February have since broken down as AJ instead eyes a return in the summer. Meanwhile Paul, 27, has the likes of Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez, 34, in his sights as he plots his next move. Bidarian said: “He has plenty of options. “He’s going to take a few days off and then we’re going to sit down next week with him, his advisers, his coaches and determine the next steps. “This was an opportunity to grab the world’s attention and remind them why this is such a beautiful sport.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Jake played a major part in doing that in his match against Mike Tyson and strategically we positioned Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano right before them.”In terms of what’s next for Jake – whatever he wants it to be, to be honest.”Joshua towers over Jake Paul More

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    Heavyweight champ Daniel Dubois reveals reason for calling out Jake Paul after ’embarrassing’ DM to YouTuber

    DANIEL DUBOIS has revealed the reason behind calling out Jake Paul. Dubois offered the YouTuber-turned-boxer a shot at his heavyweight world title after Paul’s victory over Mike Tyson. Daniel Dubois called out Jake PaulCredit: ReutersMike Tyson was beaten by Jake PaulCredit: GettyAnd the IBF champion has opened up on his shock message in an interview with Bricks to Riches.Dubois said: “We messaged him, my dad and everyone decided, ‘Yeah, let’s call him out’. “Even though it’s just publicity, you never know what can happen in this sport. It’s strange times so we made the offer.” The message read: “Hi Jake, good business on the weekend but how would you feel fighting for the legitimate heavyweight championship of the world? READ MORE IN BOXING”This is Daniel Dubois calling you out, let’s get it on.”Undisputed light-heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev, 39, also called out Paul but it was Dubois who got a public response. Paul posted: “Man been boxing for 12 years, has over 100 fights between amateur and pro and fought on my undercard…hahaha.”But f*** it… I’m going to have Nakisa talk to Frankie Warren and get you in line for the throne. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”Unlike Artur, at least you have a few thousand fans.”Dubois, 27, added: “He said something about getting in line but he also said he was going to speak to Frank Warren so it shows they are serious about it.”Paul, 27, moved up TWO STONE to heavyweight to beat Tyson, 58, over eight rounds with over 100 MILLION watching on Netflix. But the American has since revealed he plans to move back down to cruiserweight and eyes a fight with Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez, 34. Logan Paul tipped to sensationally fight his own brother Jake in bid to ‘teach him a lesson’ in never-before-seen bout More

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    How YouTube star AnEsonGib went from ‘obese’ 17 STONE gamer to ‘seven-figure’ boxing paydays after body transformation

    YOUTUBER AnEsonGib went from overweight video gamer to receiving “seven-figure” paydays as a shredded boxer. The social media star – real name Ali Loui Al-Fakhari and nicknamed Gib – has been a pioneer of the celebrity-style crossover boxing bouts.YouTuber AnEsonGib went from overweight video gamer to boxerHe dramatically transformed his bodyCredit: @AnEsonGib
    Gib broke down the secrets behind his transformationCredit: @AnEsonGib
    Gib is 6-1 as a crossover boxing starCredit: @AnEsonGib
    He once weighed as much as 17 STONE and admits to being “obese” – but is now fighting fit both mentally and physically.Gib told SunSport: “Back then when I was fat, I thought I was hench! “I’d have my top off and think, ‘Yeah, the abs are underneath it, the abs are underneath it!”But I remember I went to the gym, I was weak. Just kept trying to keep training and training and training, but yeah, physically the change is nice.READ MORE IN BOXING”But it’s more up here that has changed the most, and that’s what I’m proudest of, the mentality change, not the physical change.”Gib now fights at the super-middleweight boxing limit of 12st following a stunning FIVE STONE body transformation.And he credits ditching fast food and hiring a diet specialist for his remarkable turnaround. Gib said: “Of course, I’ve been consistent over the years, seven years I’ve been consistent, but the biggest change when I saw physically is when I got a nutritionist on board.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”As soon as I got a nutritionist and the diet was right, sleep was right, water intake was good, because I used to just order Deliveroo.”I said, ‘Yeah, Nando’s, do I deserve chips today or mashed potatoes?’ I just order and I think I’m being healthy.Tommy Fury and Darren Till clash at Misfits Boxing press conference “But once I got a nutritionist on board and my meals were prepared, that was the biggest change physically.”Gib returns to the ring after a year out to make his debut on Misfits Boxing – home of crossover fights – against Slim Albaher.The two look to settle years of feuding on Thursday, November 28 in Qatar live on DAZN PPV.And despite all the years of hard work and sacrifice to shed the pounds, Gib plans to celebrate victory by eating his way back to obesity.He said: “I’m trying to make weight, so right now all I’m f***ing thinking about is what am I eating in Qatar? What am I eating in Qatar?”So right now, I’m thinking I wanna get to 100kg. I don’t care about this physique, I wanna get fat! “But in general, I kinda keep good, maybe 6 days a week, snacks here and there, but now I wanna go obese. I wanna be big. “I wanna be big after this fight, that’s my goal.” Gib lost to Jake Paul in 2020Credit: Getty Images – GettyThe YouTuber is one of the biggest pioneers in crossover boxingCredit: @AnEsonGib
    Gib, 28, has a record of six wins with only one loss, coming to Jake Paul, 27, on his professional debut in 2020.Opponent Slim, 30, meanwhile is unbeaten in seven fights as a champion of the Misfits circuit headed up by KSI.And the American has warned his rivalry with Gib is “personal” – but the feeling is not mutual. Gib responded: “Personal? No. Why would I find it personal?”I’m just fighting the guy and come to box him and fight him. There’s nothing personal about this.”Slim doesn’t have anything to do with my life outside of this fight. So it shows that I’m clearly on his mind a lot.”It’s ‘personal’? It’s just business for me, I’m coming to chin him. I’m coming to take away his record. “I’m coming to embarrass the Misfits champion. So that’s what I’m coming to do.”The former FIFA gamer has adopted the moniker “seven-figure Gibber” due to his demand in the influencer boxing scene. READ MORE SUN STORIESBut is he making £1million to fight Slim? “Something along those lines,” Gib says with a chuckle.Gib fights Slim Albaher on DAZN PPVCredit: Misfits Boxing More

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    Jake Paul and Mike Tyson’s boxing bans CONFIRMED after YouTuber beat heavyweight legend in Netflix showdown

    JAKE PAUL and Mike Tyson have had medical boxing bans CONFIRMED following their fight on Netflix. YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul defeated heavyweight great Tyson over eight rounds in Texas. Jake Paul beat Mike Tyson over eight roundsCredit: ReutersAnd despite little action taking place, both have received customary suspensions from Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. According to MMA Junkie, they have each been issued a 24 day ban – which equates to three days of rest per round fought. Katie Taylor, 38, defeated Amanda Serrano, 36, in a thrilling rematch to repeat her 2022 victory. And they have been hit with 45-day suspensions after their classic. READ MORE IN BOXINGTyson, 58, returned for his first professional bout in 20 YEARS and over 100 MILLION tuned in on Netflix to watch. It caused the site to CRASH while £16.3m was made through ticket sales alone as 72,000 packed into the AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Paul has improved to 11-1 and the 27-year-old has teased sensationally fighting Mexican legend Canelo Alvarez, 34, next year. His business partner Nakisa Bidarian told Ariel Helwani: “Jake Paul doesn’t need Canelo from a fan perspective nor from a belt perspective because they are not going to fight for the belts Canelo holds.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”Canelo certainly doesn’t need Jake Paul to make money either.”For me, it has to be more than that. It has to be a desire to once again have the world stop and pay attention to this beautiful sport of boxing.”Have the world look at it and say ‘Wow! Boxing is back’… the hurdle is not money.”Logan Paul tipped to sensationally fight his own brother Jake in bid to ‘teach him a lesson’ in never-before-seen bout More

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    Tommy Fury opponent Darren Till ‘leaks dad John Fury’s phone number to thousands of followers’ in now-deleted post

    DARREN TILL appeared to LEAK John Fury’s phone number to thousands of social media followers ahead of fighting his son Tommy. The ex-UFC star faces 10-0 Fury on January 18 in Manchester in his second bout in the ring.Darren Till appeared to leak John Fury’s phone number onlineCredit: PATommy Fury fights Till on January 18Credit: AlamyThey came face-to-face two months out from the fight in a heated press conference where both teams clashed. Fury’s dad John threw water over Till which sparked a near-brawl on stage. Now Till has continued the feud by posting a phone number on X with the message “thanks John Fury.” The message – seen over 10,000 times – has since been deleted with fans intrigued by whether it was John’s phone number or not. READ MORE IN BOXINGTill left the UFC off the back of three straight defeats and had a boxing match in Dubai last year.Meanwhile Fury beat YouTube’s biggest boxing stars in KSI, 31, and Jake Paul, 27, in 2023 and returns against the ex-UFC welterweight. And Till has vowed to “TERRORISE” the Fury family until fight night.He told Ariel Helwani: “I’ve never seen the Furys s*** themselves like that. The Furys got bullied. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”You can’t call someone crazy who’s just walked out to the press conference, nobody held [John Fury] back. “I had ten security hold me back. What did he do? Nothing. I’m going to terrorise him and his whole family for the next f***ing nine weeks. “No one’s going to do anything about it. I wanted the faceoff. No one was holding John Fury back. “He could have done something there and then. So at the end of the day, mate, they got terrorised.”Tommy Fury and Darren Till clash at Misfits Boxing press conference More

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    Logan Paul tipped to sensationally fight his own BROTHER Jake in bid to ‘teach him a lesson’ in never-before-seen bout

    LOGAN PAUL has been tipped to fight his own BROTHER Jake in a bid to “teach him a lesson” in what would be a never-before-seen bout. The pair of YouTube stars have both crossed over to the boxing ring with differing success. Jake Paul has been tipped to fight his own brother LoganCredit: GettyLogan could teach Jake ‘a lesson’Credit: SplashJake is 11-1 and most recently beat heavyweight legend Mike Tyson on points in their controversial Netflix clash. Logan meanwhile has had four bouts, drawing to KSI, losing the rematch, an exhibition with Floyd Mayweather and a win over Dillon Danis. The American celebrity has since become a WWE superstar with his future in boxing unclear. But the Paul brothers have continued to tease an extraordinary bout between them. READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd Jake’s business partner Nakisa Bidarian believes Logan is out to try and one-up his younger sibling. He told Ariel Helwani: “I think maybe that’s something Logan would like to happen.”Jake, for the first time is probably ahead of his brother in terms of reach, in terms of awareness, in terms of popularity, in terms of engagement.”And I think from a Logan perspective, who is ultra-competitive, there is that tension.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”There is that, ‘My baby brother is taking over and I need to teach him a lesson.’ So, I wouldn’t be surprised if that came to fruition, at all.”Tyson, 58, initially pulled out of fighting Jake, 27, in July after suffering an ulcer flare-up in his stomach. Jake Paul teases major career change from boxing to follow in footsteps of brother Logan despite beating Mike Tyson Logan, 29, agreed to step in to fight his brother but Netflix instead waited for Iron Mike to recover. Never have two brothers fought each other in a pay-per-view bout but the Pauls have continued to tease it. During an episode on Logan’s podcast, Jake said: “I’ll fight you. Why not? You’re f***ing tiny.”Logan said: “I feel like ruining my little brother’s boxing career would be so bad and mean. “People would be like, ‘You’re such a bad older brother.’ Like they already say. But now you ruined his career as well?'” Logan then asks: “Do you really think you can beat me?” And Jake responds: “Yeah. You’re weak.” Jake Paul alongside older brother LoganCredit: Getty More

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    Watch moment BBC reporter walks out of interview after Logan Paul lookalike arrives instead of YouTuber

    A BBC reporter walked out of an interview after Logan Paul sent a lookalike in his place amid allegations of fraud.Paul faces accusations of misleading followers over crypto investments by promoting coins without disclosing his own financial interests.A BBC reporter walked out of an interview after Logan Paul sent a lookalike in his placeCredit: BBCRodney Petersen is othewise known as Not Logan PaulCredit: BBCRodney Petersen with the real Logan PaulCredit: @LoganPaulAccording to the BBC, the YouTuber promoted crypto investments to his followers without disclosing his own financial interests in them.This could allegedly cause prices in the investments to soar – but Paul has denied any wrongdoing.The BBC also claimed that after Paul posted about crypto coin in 2021, an anonymous crypto wallet – which stores keys for cryptocurrency transactions and allow its owners to manage their funds – connected to his public wallet traded and went on to make a profit of $120,000 (£95,000).A BBC documentary, titled Logan Paul: Bad Influence, saw journalist Matt Shea travel to Puerto Rico to try and interview Paul over the allegations.READ MORE IN SPORTShea flys to Puerto Rico to visit the gym owned by both Logan and his brother Jake Paul – who recently beat Mike Tyson in a controversial boxing bout.The reporter noted a “suspicious” number of cameras in the room before realising why.Because Paul had instead sent Rodney Petersen – otherwise known as his stage name Not Logan Paul – in his place. The social media personality has made a career of imitating the WWE, boxing and social media star.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSShea says: “You look different.”Petersen responded: “I’m locked in, ready for this interview, do you have any questions?”Jake Paul teases major career change from boxing to follow in footsteps of brother Logan despite beating Mike Tyson With a smile, Shea responds: “I have to say, the real Logan Paul looks very different… Is Logan coming?”Shea then walks away after saying: “Let’s just get out of here, I’m not doing this.”Before he leaves, a group arrives in the room holding placards of Shea’s face while seemingly chanting anti-BBC messages.Shea continues via voiceover: “So rather than defend himself against the allegations we’ve been investigating, Logan decided to troll us.”Minutes after leaving the gym, we receive a letter from lawyers on behalf of Logan Paul, warning us against publishing our allegations.’I lost half a million dollars'”But these allegations against him aren’t going away, in fact, they’ve been building since 2021.”Paul currently faces a multi-million-dollar lawsuit over failed crypto project CryptoZoo amid accusations of fraud.The crypto game did not work as intended and resulted in the class-action lawsuit.Paul – who denies defrauding anyone – has pointed the finger at the games makers.But despite denying wrongdoing, he has offered a $2.3million (£1.8m) buyback program aimed at settling the issue.READ MORE SUN STORIESPaul, 28, said: “I’m going to take care of the people who made me look like this was a scam perpetrated by me. “I didn’t make any f***ing money, bro. I lost half a million dollars on this.” More