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    Jake Paul loses $1000 to UFC rising star as he is stunned in boxing skill challenge

    JAKE PAUL lost $1000 in a charity bet with UFC star Bo Nickal after the two engaged in a boxing challenge.The pair tested their reflexes with a reflex ball, a tennis ball which is connected to a boxers head by string.
    Paul lost the $1000 charity bet on Bo Gets BetrCredit: youtube / bo nickal
    The two engaged in a charity bet after Nickal’s interviewCredit: youtube / bo nickal
    The aim is to keep the ball airborne for as long as possible by punching it in a manner akin to doing keepy-uppies in football.
    The two were keen to point out that the challenge is not necessarily indicative of someone’s boxing ability before partaking in the challenge – but did say that it is a good way to test your reflexes.
    Paul and Nickal put down a $1000 charity bet, with the loser set to pay the amount to Paul’s foundation Boxing Bullies.
    Nickal managed to hit the ball eight times before dropping it, with Paul not able to watch in order to compare scores.
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    Paul only managed to hit the ball six times, ensuring he lost the charity bet.
    But, both agreed that they would pay $1000 to the charity whose mission statement is to: “instil self confidence, leadership, and courage within the youth through the sport of boxing while using our platform, voice, and social media to fight back against bullying.”
    The podcast episode was the latest insight we’ve got into Paul as he prepares to fight UFC legend Nate Diaz in Vegas this weekend.
    Paul is in the surprising position of entering the fight as favourite – with Diaz not having a boxing background.
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    This being despite Diaz being a legend of MMA and UFC and doing more than most to put the sport on the map.
    After the challenge the two discussed their philosophies as part of the Bo Gets Betr Podcast.
    Paul explained how his dad is key in helping him stay motivated and continue to improve on his boxing game.
    He said: “My dad says this and I’m going to steal this, shout out Greg Paul; ‘the road to success is always under construction so it’s always changing’ – some moments might be easier than others, some might be harder than others,”
    He then continued: “Some days you might not be feeling great and others you might be feeling like ‘why the f*** am I under attack from the Universe?’
    “And so you’re always going to be constantly changing and evolving but the No.1 thing is relentlessness. When you try to do something great, people are going to f***ing rip you down.
    “They’ll tear you apart, that just comes with the critics and that is the biggest thing.
    “You just have to have thick skin to push through all of that and remain committed to your goal and not let any of that get in your way – easier said than done, it kills most people. So are you made for this?
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    “Do you want to achieve your goal more than you want to mope about the critics and all the hard work and all the things that you have to do to get to your goal?
    “That’s something that you have to come to terms with within your own mind and inspiration is a fleeting thing, it’s not always there.” More

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    IShowSpeed sends update from hospital bed after undergoing emergency surgery on mystery eye injury as KSI shows support

    INTERNET star IShowSpeed has posted an update after he underwent surgery on his mystery eye injury.The Cristiano Ronaldo superfan was rushed to hospital on Sunday with a swollen eye while he was in Tokyo.
    IShowSpeed has posted an update on his condition to his fansCredit: YouTube/IShowSpeed
    He was rushed to hospital with a swollen eyeCredit: INSTAGRAM @IShowSpeed
    The YouTuber is a big football fanCredit: AFP
    Speed, 18, has since undergone surgery, but is still in pain as he insists in his video that has been uploaded to update his fans on his condition.
    In the clip, Speed – whose real name is actually Darren Watkins Jr.  – can be seen with his eye still swollen lying in a hospital bed as he addresses his followers.
    He said on his YouTube channel: “Alright guys, right now yall, I am still currently in the hospital.
    “I really just want to go home and stream for you all, but I don’t know how long I am going to be here, I am hospitalized.
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    “They can keep me here for months, weeks, days, years if they want to.
    “Basically the symptoms that I am having is that this hurts (as he gestures to his eye), it is like an ache right here and back here.
    “But guys, every second I think I am going to die, every second.
    “It hurts so bad, my heart is beating so fast, I love you all, please I have never experienced anything like this.
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    Speed insisted that he just wants to be streamingCredit: YouTube/IShowSpeed
    While KSI also sent his supportCredit: Getty
    “My parents are about to fly all the way to Tokyo.
    “This is hard to be in a hospital, I just want to stream, play Fifa and talk about KSI’s forehead.”
    The video caught the attention of YouTuber and boxer KSI, who sent his support to the American on Twitter.
    He wrote: “Even in his worst state, he’s still found the energy to talk about my damn forehead 😂. Praying for you bro 🙏🏿.”
    Speed is known for his love of football legend Ronaldo.
    He shot to fame by strangely pronouncing his name on a live stream and adopting his iconic “Suii” celebration.
    Speed has since travelled the world watching his idol in action and gained a huge following due to his unique personality.
    The star watched Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr play a pre-season friendly versus PSG during his current trip in Japan.
    Speed mingled with Kim Kardashian and her kids in the stands.
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    Earlier this summer, the social media sensation was at the FA Cup final between Manchester United and Manchester City where he was shockingly punched by a fan.
    Speed’s dreams did come true when he met Ronaldo after a Portugal match in June. More

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    Tyson Fury, wife Paris and brother Tommy party with Mark Wright as boxing champ dazzles in glittery suit jacket

    TYSON FURY partied last night with a host of stars to celebrate the release of a new flavour of his energy drink Furocity.Fury was accompanied by his wife Paris and brother Tommy as they partied with the likes of Mark Wright at the drink’s launch.
    Tyson Fury partied alongside Mark Wright to celebrate the launch of his new energy drinkCredit: Instagram @demidoyle
    The heavyweight champion was there alongside his wife Paris FuryCredit: Instagram @demidoyle
    Brother Tommy was also there to show his supportCredit: Instagram @demidoyle
    The energy drink was first released last year as the boxer looked to move into the lucrative market spearheaded by KSI and Logan Paul’s Prime.
    And the stars were out in force in Manchester on Saturday to celebrate the release of the new ‘gold’ edition.
    Fury shared a number of snaps from the launch, which included him grabbing the microphone to serenade the crowd.
    The event also featured an appearance from The Bad Boy Chiller Crew.
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    Fury wore a glittering navy blue blazer to compliment his wife Paris’ sequined blue dress.
    He also showcased a diamond encrusted crucifix chain.
    It has been a big week for the Fury family as the roadmap for both Tommy and Tyson has become clearer in terms of next fights.
    It was announced yesterday that KSI will fight Tommy Fury in Manchester in October as KSI continues to prove he is more than a musician and YouTuber.
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    Ahead of the fight KSI said: “I came back to boxing to show the world the crazy levels I’m at.
    “I’ve shown through obliterating all my past opponents that I am the best in this scene. 
    “KO after KO has now led me to the toughest fight in the influencer boxing scene. I’m fighting Tommy Fury.
    “The man that defeated the once undefeated Jake Paul is now my opponent and I can’t wait to silence all the doubters that believe I have no chance.
    “After this fight, you’ll understand that I truly am that guy.” 
    Fury wore a sparkling navy jacket to compliment his wife’s outfitCredit: Instagram @demidoyle
    Paris Fury poses alongside friend Demi DoyleCredit: Instagram @demidoyle
    Tommy Fury is a professional boxer with nine wins to his name but this will be the second time he has stepped into the influencer boxing sphere.
    He dispatched influencer boxer Jake Paul in February and has a 9-0-0 record.
    Meanwhile Tyson will also fight in October as he takes on MMA legend Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia.
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    The fight will take place on October 28 in a 10 round bout.
    But it was announced this week that Fury’s WBC heavyweight belt will not be on the line. More

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    When is KSI vs Tommy Fury? UK start time, TV channel, stream, PPV price, full details for Misfits Prime card

    KSI officially has his next fight lined up – and it’s a huge one against Tommy Fury!The social media mogul is coming off a controversial no contest against Joe Fournier in which he accidentally used his elbow to originally claim a KO win.
    KSI and Tommy Fury will clash later this year in Manchester
    KSI and Tommy Fury faced off in the ring after the former’s win over Joe FournierCredit: Getty
    Fury, on the other hand, won the fight of his life against Jake Paul in Saudi Arabia back in February.
    KSI hasn’t made his desire to one day fight Paul a secret, but for now he’d rather do the one thing the Problem Child couldn’t do by beating Fury.
    Fury and KSI faced off in the ring after the latter’s win over Fournier in scenes which set the influencer boxing landscape alight.
    And now they’ll face off on a mega night of action in Manchester, with Jake’s brother Logan Paul also on the card!

    When is KSI vs Fury?

    Fury’s clash with KSI will take place on Saturday, October 14.
    The fight will be held at the AO Arena in Manchester.
    Ring-walks for the man event are expected to get going from around 10.30pm BST.
    You can expect the main card to start at 7pm BST.

    What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

    KSI vs Fury will be shown live on DAZN PPV in the UK.
    A price for the event has yet to be confirmed.
    You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.
    A flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.
    You can also pay £99.99 for the year up front, and this is the lowest cost option.
    The fight is available for live streaming on your mobile or tablet device from the DAZN app.
    You can also watch DAZN 1 HD on Sky channel 429.

    KSI vs Fury undercard
    A full card for KSI vs Fury has yet to be announced.
    But it’s already been confirmed that Logan Paul will be on the card, with Dillon Danis a rumoured opponent.
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    Check back at SunSport for all the latest details on the undercard.
    What has been said?
    “I came back to boxing to show the world the crazy levels I’m at,” KSI said.
    “I’ve shown through obliterating all my past opponents that I am the best in this scene.
    “KO after KO has now led me to the toughest fight in the influencer boxing scene. I’m fighting Tommy Fury.
    “The man that defeated the once undefeated Jake Paul is now my opponent and I can’t wait to silence all the doubters that believe I have no chance. After this fight, you’ll understand that I truly am that guy.”
    Fury said: “I’ve already beaten Jake Paul and so all that is left for me to do is send this man to sleep. I’ll do that inside four rounds. This is easy money.” More

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    Watch OnlyFans star and boxer Astrid Wett soak lingerie-clad opponent Alexia Grace in PRIME in fiery weigh-in

    ONLYFANS star and boxer Astrid Wett soaked her lingerie-clad opponent in Prime as the two weighed in ahead of their fight on Saturday night.Wett will take on fellow influencer Alexia Grace as part of her new YouTube venture ‘Wett Promotions’.
    Astrid Wett took a swig of her Prime before throwing it over Alexia GraceCredit: Twitter / @AstridWett
    Wett threw the liquid over Grace three timesCredit: Twitter / @AstridWett
    Presenter Wade Plemons had to step inCredit: Twitter / @AstridWett
    Wett made her name as an OnlyFans starCredit: Twitter / @AstridWett
    The bout will be free to stream for fans on Wett’s YouTube channel.
    Wett took a sip from the bottle of Prime before throwing the liquid over her opponent not once but THREE TIMES.
    Presenter Wade Plemons was then forced to step in to contain the drink throwing, saying: “Astrid, I’m gonna take this now.”
    The incident comes after a burning feud between the two – with the score set to be settled in the ring.
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    The two have already come to blows in the lead up to their fight with them scrapping at a press conference on Thursday.
    Wett shoved an unsuspecting Grace to the floor with the influencer having looked away from Wett.
    They then came to blows before presenter Wade Plemons stepped in to separate them.
    Wett’s feud with Grace began after the latter stole her Misfits Boxing title belt.
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    Alexia Grace and Wett have feuded over the last yearCredit: Supplied – Alexia Grace
    Things will be settled on Wett Promotions’ maiden event
    Wett took revenge by spray painting the word “theif” on Grace’s car – with fans all too keen to point out that she had spelled “thief” wrong.
    Speaking ahead of the bout, Wett said: “I think she’s actually crazy wanting to get in the ring with someone who’s had two fights before.
    “I’m not a good boxer, I’ve been doing this for a year but she’s not even had one fight.”
    Grace remains in possession of her title belt.
    They shook hands on a pre-fight bet that will see them rematch in Misfits for the women’s flyweight title if Grace can claim an upset victory.
    Grace said: “I’ve said you can have your belt back regardless, win or lose this fight you can have this back, you have my word.
    “If I win, we go on Misfits and we fight for this. I’ll shake on that.” More

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    KSI and Logan Paul announce ‘most epic card in history’ as Prime partners joint-headline Manchester show on October 14

    KSI and Logan Paul will fight on the same card together. The rivals-turned-Prime business partners will headline a DAZN pay-per-view card on October 14 in Manchester.
    KSI and Logan Paul wil fight on the same card togetherCredit: Getty
    KSI posted on Instagram: “The PRIME card is here!
    “We will both fight on the same night for the first time since our rematch in 2019, live on DAZN PPV. Opponents will be announced soon.”
    Mams Taylor, KSI’s manager, commented: “The most epic card in history incoming. Guaranteed!”
    KSI, 30, drew with Paul, 28, in 2018 before winning the rematch a year later by split-decision when they turned professional.
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    Since then, they have launched the hugely popular Prime hydration drink.
    Paul has not boxed since June 2021, when he took American legend Floyd Mayweather, 46, the distance in their exhibition.
    Meanwhile, KSI fought in May and knocked out businessman and boxer Joe Fournier, 40, with an accidental but illegal elbow.
    The KO victory was overturned to a no-contest and KSI soon turned his attention to Tommy Fury, 24, who beat Paul’s brother Jake, 26, in February.
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    Talks dragged on amid weight and money rows but a deal was said to have been close to being confirmed.
    And Misfits Boxing fuelled speculation further by posting a fight poster with the word “Fury” written in fire on it.
    Paul was due to share the same card with KSI in January before a WWE injury forced him out.
    He has signed to fight Conor McGregor’s training partner Dillon Danis, 29, who also later pulled out against KSI.
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    Watch Tommy Fury smack KSI’s face on a punch machine as he joins Tyson and Paris to promote energy drink Furocity

    TOMMY FURY has sent a message to rival KSI by smacking a picture of his face stuck onto a punching machine.The influencer fighter and reality star boxer are set to go head-to-head in a pay-per-view showdown this year.
    Tommy Fury hit a boxing machine with KSI’s face on itCredit: Twitter – @FurocityEnergy
    He smashed the top score on the machineCredit: Twitter – @FurocityEnergy
    Fury was joining brother Tyson and his wife Paris at a promotional event for FurocityCredit: PA
    Fury, 24, was filmed at the boxing machine as he joined his brother Tyson and his wife Paris at the Furocity energy drink event.
    The machine was presented to him with a picture of KSI’s face stuck to it.
    And after a bit of a warm-up Fury struck a heavy blow that saw his score beat the previous record of 892 as he scored 948.
    He then put himself at the top of the leaderboard.
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    The event was set up to promote Tyson’s energy drink Furocity which he launched in early 2022, striking an exclusive deal with Iceland.
    Tyson attended the event with Paris, who stunned in a blue dress.
    He was recently called out by boxing promoter Eddie Hearn for only being interested in money and will not be considered a modern great unless he beats Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua.
    Meanwhile, fans have speculated that the fight between Fury and KSI could be announced as October 14.
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    That was after watching Misfits 008 on Saturday night as many thought the fight date was ‘leaked’ during the show in Nashville.
    Misfits boxing CEO Mams Taylor was being interviewed on stage as part of the live DAZN broadcast.
    He was asked about what was ahead for the crossover boxing brand, at which stage the lights in the arena went out.
    Mams dashed off backstage in a bizarre scene while ‘Misfits 009’ flashed up on the big screen behind him.
    There was also a date on there – October 14. More

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    OnlyFans boxer Daniella Hemsley strips to racy underwear after boob-flashing ban as she slams Eddie Hearn criticism

    ONLYFANS star Daniella Hemsley has hit back at Eddie Hearn after his criticism of the influencer boxing scene. Daniella, 22, made headlines after sensationally flashing her boobs following her Kingpyn boxing victory over Ms Danielka earlier this month.
    Daniella Hemsley posted a steamy pic in a bikiniCredit: instagram @daniella.hemsley
    She also hit back at Eddie Hearn for his critical comments of influencer boxingCredit: Instagram/daniella.hemsley
    Daniella made headlines by flashing her boobs at a Kingpyn boxing eventCredit: instagram @daniella.hemsley
    She was subsequently banned from the event’s final, while promoter Hearn was critical of the scene in general.
    Speaking to Boxing Social on the night, Hearn declared: “One thing we must understand is that ain’t boxing.
    “And that needs to be pushed, all that stuff, Misfits, Kingpyn, it needs to be booted so far away from professional boxing and we really need to disassociate ourselves with what it is.”
    Daniella has now directly addressed Hearn’s comments in an interview with The Mirror, but did agree with his sentiment that pro boxing should be dissociated with influencer boxing.
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    On Hearn’s criticism, she said: “It was bound to happen. it’s inevitable, isn’t it?
    “Eddie Hearn seems to hate YouTube boxing, he thinks it’s a p*** take and at the end of the day it’s not professional boxing and I think people need to remember that.
    “Professional boxing should totally have its own segment and should be respected in its own way and I think YouTube boxing is entertainment as well as boxing.
    “It’s all different personalities and celebrities coming into the sport, putting on a massive show with all the entertainment and the build-up towards it.
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    Daniella’s flash has seen her make headlinesCredit: Instagram/daniella.hemsley
    She now has 189,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram/daniella.hemsley
    “It’s not just boxing it’s everything surrounded by it. So I think Eddie Hearn even needs to remember that… YouTube boxing and professional boxing should work together to separate it.”
    Since the incident, Hemsley has revealed she will be taking a break from boxing with an aim to return at the end of the year.
    Taking to her Instagram, she also treated her 189,000 followers to a barely-there bikini picture of her facing out of her window.
    On her boob-flashing, she remarked: “I wanted to get them viral moments, that’s what it’s all about, right?
    “I didn’t think it would blow up the way that it did and I’m always going to get positive and negative comments.
    “Actually, with what I did flashing my boobs and stuff I got way more positive comments than negative.
    “My whole YouTube boxing journey so far has been negative and I think I have gained a lot of respect and a lot of new fans not necessarily from just winning my fight but also expressing myself and not being afraid to show who I am either.”
    Daniella has been given support from the likes of Ebanie Bridges.
    The 22-year-old beat Ms Danielka in the Kingpyn matchCredit: Instagram/daniella.hemsley
    But after being banned she has revealed she is taking some time away with an aim to return at the end of the yearCredit: Instagram/daniella.hemsley More