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      Jake Paul opens door to fighting Muhammad Ali’s grandsons Nico and Biaggio in two-bout boxing and MMA deal

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      JAKE PAUL has opened the door to fighting Muhammad Ali’s grandsons Nico and Biaggio in both the ring and cage.Nico Ali Walsh is an 8-0 middleweight boxing prospect, while Biaggio is making his name in MMA with the Professional Fighters League.
      Jake Paul is open to fighting Muhammad Ali’s grandson’sCredit: AFP
      Nico Ali Walsh is 8-0 as a boxerCredit: EPA
      YouTuber-turned prizefighter Paul recently signed for the PFL and is set to debut with the promotion in 2024.
      The American lived streamed a PFL 2 watch along on Wade Plemons’ YouTube channel and was asked about fighting both Nico and Biaggio.
      Plemons proposed a two-bout deal which would see Paul face Nico in boxing and Biaggio in MMA.
      To which he replied: “Just erase them all, I’m down.”
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      Paul, 26, suffered defeat for the first time in his career in February, losing a split-decision to Tommy Fury, 23, in Saudi Arabia.
      The social media sensation claimed he attempted talks to fight Nico, 22, in the past but was rebuffed.
      And Nico admitted the bout is not on his radar at this stage.
      He said: “I’ve been asked that a few times, I would say for me personally right now that’s not something I’d be intersted in.
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      “I want to make a career for myself, continue my grandfather’s legacy in boxing and carve my own path as well.
      “No disrespect to him, but once you fight someone in the category you often get categorised as that type of fighter.
      “I have a hard time as it is as proving myself as a real boxer and I haven’t fought a YouTuber or anything like that.
      “I want to stick with fighting boxers and getting to a title one day.”
      Biaggio, 24, also talked down the possibility of welcoming Paul to the cage – knocking out hopes of the double MMA and boxing deal.
      He said: “Nico fights at 162 and I fight at 155, I have no problem with Jake Paul but he should fight someone his own size.
      “I don’t know why he is trying to fight people smaller than him. He fought at cruiserweight in boxing so fight at the same weight in MMA.
      “He’s a lot bigger than me, I don’t know why he’s trying to fight someone smaller than him.
      “Fight someone your own size, I don’t understand it.”
      Biaggio Ali Walsh is a 3-1 amateur MMA starCredit: Professional Fighters League More

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      KSI spotted at Sikh temple after visiting mosque amid fallout from using vile racial slur in YouTube video

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      YOUTUBE star KSI has been spotted at a Sikh temple after being blasted for using a “disgusting” racial slur. The influencer and boxer has been slammed in recent days for saying the word “p***” in a video posted online.
      KSI was spotted at a Sikh temple in recent days amid the fallout he’s facing for making a racial slurCredit: Twitter/@UB1UB2
      The Youtuber was blasted for saying the slur during a skit on Sidemen SundayCredit: Ruckas
      KSI, whose real name is Olajide William Olatunji, quickly backtracked and apologised.
      The influencer said there was “no excuse” for using the term – which he said deeply hurt South Asian communities.
      In the days after he caused the uproar, the 29-year-old visited a mosque and spoke to the imam.
      And now a video has been posted to Twitter of him at a Sikh temple in Kent.
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      In the clip the Youtuber-turn boxer, who has 12.7 million Instagram followers, can be seen chatting and laughing away at Siri Guru Nanak Darbar Gudwara.
      KSI was forced to make a public apology after he said the racial slur in a now-deleted video.
      The influencer was taking part in a ‘Countdown challenge’ stunt with a group of influencers called The Sidemen.
      Much like the hit daytime English and maths quiz show, the group had to try to come up with a nine-letter word using the characters on the screen.
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      It was then that KSI said his team “need points” and spat out the term.
      Fellow hosts Chunkz and Filly fell about laughing at KSI’s answer, while he jokingly said “sorry”.
      But, the moment sparked fury online.
      BBC presenter Bobby Friction posted: “I had this racial slur thrown at me and got physical beats by racists for my entire childhood.
      “Genuinely upset that KSI (a guy my children love) did this and thought it was funny.
      “The rest of them laughing can go f*** themselves too. People dehumanising brown people like it’s normal.”
      Meanwhile, teacher and broadcaster Mehreen Baig added the comments and reaction was “horrifically disappointing from KSI and his crew”.
      Renowned health presenter Dr Ranj Singh blasted the internet sensation saying: “I’m not just upset, I’m disgusted.”
      KSI – whose YouTube videos have clocked up over 11 billion views – issued a grovelling apology on Twitter just hours after Sunday’s incident.
      He wrote: “I wanna apologise for saying a racial slur in a recent Sidemen video.
      “There’s no excuse, no matter the circumstances, I shouldn’t have said it and I’m sorry.
      “I’ve always said to my audience that they shouldn’t worship me or put me on a pedestal because I’m human.
      “I’m not perfect, I’m gonna mess up in life, and lately I’ve been messing up a lot.”
      Genuinely upset that KSI (a guy my children love) did this and thought it was funny.Bobby FrictionBBC presenter
      KSI wrapped up the statement by saying he was also going to take a break from social media.
      He then repeated his apology ahead of his fight with Joe Fournier on Wednesday.
      The rapper said: “I want to take this opportunity to offer my deepest and most sincere apologies for my words and actions.
      “In a recent video I used a racial term that is offensive to so, so many especially in the South Asian community.
      “There are no excuses for what I said and I recognise that I’ve caused a lot of hurt and disappointment to so many people that look up to me, and my ignorance has only reinforced the negative stereotypes that have existed for way too long in this country.
      “I want to express my heartfelt regret for what I said and I want you to know I am genuinely ashamed and deeply sorry for any pain or suffering I have caused.
      “I realise my words have consequences and as a public figure I have a responsibility to use my platform for good rather than perpetuating discrimination and this week I have failed to do this.”
      The Sidemen also took to social media and said the clip “was completely unacceptable and inexcusable”.
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      They added: “The fact the incident was made light of on the show was wrong and compounded the hurt.”
      The group said they have been left “truly ashamed” by their actions.
      The 29-year-old has said he will now take a break from social mediaCredit: Getty
      The influencer and boxer was said to have visited Siri Guru Nanak Darbar Gudwara in Kent in recent dayCredit: Twitter/@UB1UB2 More

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      KSI visits mosque and speaks to imam after using vile racial slur in now-deleted YouTube video

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      YOUTUBE star KSI has visited a mosque to apologise after using the word ‘p***’ in one of his videos.The influencer, real name Olajide William Olatunji, said there was “no excuse” for using the slur which he said deeply hurt South Asian communities.
      KSI made the word ‘p***’ during a Countdown skit on Sidemen SundayCredit: Ruckas
      KSI said there was ‘no excuse’ for using the slur which he said deeply hurt South Asian communitiesCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The incident came as the star took part in a ‘Countdown challenge’ stunt with a group of influencers called The Sidemen.
      They were asked to come up with a nine-letter word just like the hit daytime English and maths quiz show.
      The letters O,I,A,K,P,V,Z,U and B appeared on the screen during the Sidemen Sunday segment before KSI was asked to form a word.
      He said: “We need points and I don’t mean this maliciously but the word p***.”
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      Fellow hosts Chunkz and Filly fell about laughing at KSI’s answer, while he jokingly said “sorry”.
      But the slur sparked fury among fans and famous faces who blasted the influencer – who has 12.7 million Instagram followers – for “dehumanising brown people”.
      BBC presenter Bobby Friction posted: “I had this racial slur thrown at me & got physical beats by racists for my entire childhood.
      “Genuinely upset that KSI (a guy my children love) did this & thought it was funny.
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      “The rest of them laughing can go f*** themselves too. People dehumanising brown people like it normal.”
      Meanwhile renowned health presenter Dr Ranj Singh blasted the internet sensation saying: “I’m not just upset, I’m disgusted.”
      Teacher and broadcaster Mehreen Baig added the comments and reaction was “horrifically disappointing from KSI and his crew”.
      The video has since been deleted.
      KSI – whose YouTube videos have clocked up over 11 billion views – issued a grovelling apology on Twitter following Sunday’s incident.
      ‘CAUSED A LOT OF HURT’
      He repeated his apology ahead of his fight with Joe Fournier at a boxing weigh in press conference on Wednesday.
      He said: “I want to take this opportunity to offer my deepest and most sincere apologies for my words and actions.
      “In a recent video I used a racial term that is offensive to so, so many especially in the south Asian community.
      “There are no excuses for what I said and I recognise that I’ve caused a lot of hurt and disappointment to so many people that look up to me, and my ignorance has only reinforced the negative stereotypes that have existed for way too long in this country.
      “I want to express my heartfelt regret for what I said and I want you to know I am genuinely ashamed and deeply sorry for any pain or suffering I have caused.
      “I realise my words have consequences and as a public figure I have a responsibility to use my platform for good rather than perpetuating discrimination and this week I have failed to do this.”
      It came as KSI was filmed talking to an imam at a mosque in Bradford, who told onlookers how the boxer was visiting to learn, with KSI saying he wanted to “educate himself”.
      He will take a break from social media following the slur.
      A statement from The Sidemen posted on Twitter said the video “was completely unacceptable and inexcusable” adding “the fact the incident was made light of on the show was wrong and compounded the hurt”.
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      Watch KSI get shoved by Joe Fournier after heated press conference as YouTuber apologises for using a vile racial slur

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      KSI was shoved by Joe Fournier during a heated press conference to promote their showdown.The YouTuber turned boxer will throw down with the self-proclaimed billionaire on the latest Misfits Boxing event in London on May 13.

      KSI and Joe Fournier went face-to-face for the first time on WednesdayCredit: PA
      Things almost kicked off when Fournier pushed the YouTuber turned boxerCredit: GETTY
      The pair, 29 and 40 respectively, took part in a fiery pre-fight press conference in the Big Smoke on Wednesday afternoon – which was followed up by a tasty face-off.
      And a bust-up could’ve ensued after Fournier double-handed shoved KSI – real name – Olajide Olatunji – in the chest.
      KSI refrained from reacting to the push, remaining calm and opting instead to continue to stare down the British businessman.
      Prior to landing the first physical blow of their rivalry, a fired-up Fournier roared: “At the end of the day I am coming to take the guy’s whole legacy.
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      “I’m here to be the new face of Misfits. I want to have a scrap with the guy.
      “The guy made his career playing FIFA. He beats me at FIFA but this isn’t FIFA.
      “This is us standing there 18lb, 10oz gloves and he talks about explosive and power but it is all relative.
      “David Haye didn’t knock me out so I would like to trade with him and I want it to be a fight that goes down in history.
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      “I want him to be the best he can be I don’t want me to walk all over him in 40 seconds, like I think is going to happen.”
      KSI responded with his own jibes, but it was his apology for using a racial slur in a recently-aired YouTube video which dominated the presser.
      He said: “I would like to take this opportunity to offer my deepest and sincere apologies for my words and actions.
      “In a recent video, I used a racial term that is offensive to so, so many – especially in the South Asian community.
      “There were no excuses for what I said and I recognise I’ve caused a lot of hurt and disappointment to so many people – so many people who look up to me.
      “And my ignorance has only reinforced the negative stereotypes that have existed for way too long in this country.” More

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      Julia Rose writes cryptic poem about ‘strip poker’ after ex Jake Paul goes official with ‘world’s hottest speed skater’

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      JULIA ROSE has written a cryptic poem following ex Jake Paul’s announcement that he is dating the ‘world’s hottest speed skater’.Paul, 26, appeared to announce his relationship with Jutta Leerdam on Instagram after splitting with long-term partner Rose last year.
      Jake Paul and Julia Rose broke up last yearCredit: Instagram_@juliaroseforpresident
      They had been dating since 2020Credit: Instagram_@juliaroseforpresident
      Paul is believed to now be dating Jutta LeerdamCredit: Instagram
      Paul posted pictures of the pair of them togetherCredit: Instagram
      Julia has posted a video of herself reading a self-written poemCredit: Instagram
      He uploaded pictures of himself and Leerdham running and holding hands suggesting they are in a couple.
      But Rose, 28, has made her own post on social media as she read a poem that she wrote about “someone needing space”.
      She shared the post on her Instagram account for her 999k followers.
      In the video, she said: “So It is either really late or really early depending on how you look at it.
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      “I can not sleep so I thought I would read a piece that I wrote about someone needing space, it does not have a title. so if anyone has one let me know.”
      After reading the heartfelt poem, she added: “I think it might be one of my favourites”, in the post caption.
      Rose is an Instagram model and YouTube star and is best known as the World Series Flasher.
      Reports emerged last week linking Paul with skater Leerdam, 24.
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      Leerdam herself was in a relationship with fellow speed-skater Koe Verweij until last summer.
      In December, Leerdam won a gold medal at the ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Calgary.
      She took first place in the 1000m race, her FOURTH consecutive top finish in the event.
      Leerdam boasts a massive three million followers on Instagram.
      Julia has 999k followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @juliaroseforpresident
      Leerdam is considered the world’s sexiest speed skaterCredit: Instagram / @uttaleerdam
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      Inside KSI’s controversies from his ‘rape joke scandal’ to racism storm that’s seen him take social media break

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      KSI recently hit the headlines again after being embroiled in a racism storm that has seen him take a social media break.The YouTuber-turned-boxer said the word “p***” in a Sidemen video – the group he founded alongside six other creators.
      KSI has landed himself in hot water again after being embroiled in a racism stormCredit: Getty
      KSI and US YouTuber Logan Paul recently launched the popular Prime energy drinkCredit: Getty
      The British rapper, real name Olajide William Olatunji, made the slur during a video with his YouTube group, where they were playing a Countdown challenge.
      From his selection of letters, KSI caused outrage by creating a four-letter derogatory word for people of South Asian origin.
      The video has been taken down and he issued an apology for an offence he may have caused.
      However, fans have criticised the 29-year-old despite his apology, claiming he should have known better.
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      And this isn’t the first time the popular YouTuber has found himself in hot water, having courted headlines for a number of wrong reasons over the years.
      ‘Rape jokes’
      KSI was accused of trivialising rape by making what was referred to as “rape faces” in a series of his online videos.
      The clips show the star in a variety of settings, turning to camera with a menacing expression and making sexually suggestive gestures.
      Many said pulling his “rape face”, which would regularly appear in his videos, trivialised sexual assault.
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      He apologised for his past content in 2020 after a backlash from women’s charities and social media users.
      Sexist behaviour
      KSI sparked controversy in 2012 when he asked women at Eurogamer Expo what STIs they have.
      He asked one woman what was her “favourite STI”, to which she reluctantly replied “chlamydia”.
      KSI then asked her: “Is that because you have it?”
      Another part of the clip saw him quiz a woman at the gaming conference about the size of her breasts, stating: “I can’t see them?”
      That video has seen been removed from YouTube, with KSI later expressing his regret over the incident. 
      He said: “I’m in shock. I can’t believe I was like that. People enjoyed that video?!
      “I can see now why I got into a lot of trouble. I was such a virgin back then.
      “I think if I do anything remotely close to this again, I will change my whole outfit so I can show people that I’m a different character.”
      He was banned for life from Eurogamer Expo events.
      Microsoft axing
      In 2013, Microsoft severed all ties with KSI after the company was criticised for employing him to promote the launch of Xbox One.
      KSI had performed a song with three other artists but Microsoft faced backlash from fans.
      Widespread anger and concern over his involvement saw Microsoft vow not to work with him again at any point.
      Offensive remarks
      In another YouTube video, uploaded in August 2014, KSI asks a Page 3 model about her sex life, while repeatedly calling her a sl*t in the voiceover.
      He has also since apologised for his behaviour with a spokesman saying he had made a “mistake as a teenager”.
      While in 2021, KSI issued an apology after being accused of being transphobic something he strongly denied.
      Suicide controversy
      In 2018, KSI released a new diss track music video with a Logan Paul look-alike ahead of their boxing fight.
      The video was made in reference to Logan’s scandalous Suicide Forest footage which landed his fellow YouTuber in very hot water.
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      Despite how controversial that video was for his Prime drink partner – who was then a rival – KSI decided to make light of the situation.
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      Jake Paul goes Instagram official with ‘world’s hottest speed skater’ Jutta Leerdam as they post loved-up pics

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      JAKE PAUL appears to have confirmed speed skater Jutta Leerdam as his new girlfriend.The 26-year-old American split from long-term partner Julia Rose last year.
      Jake Paul went Instagram official with ‘world’s hottest speed skater’ Jutta LeerdamCredit: Instagram
      The pair were snapped running together while holding handsCredit: Instagram
      Jake and Jutta both posted images of them together on social mediaCredit: Instagram
      And he headed to Saudi Arabia on his own in February as Tommy Fury clinched a split-decision victory over the YouTube star.
      Reports emerged last week linking Paul with skater Leerdam, 24.
      And now the pair have shared images of them together on social media.
      Among the snaps were pictures of them holding hands and running together.
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      Another showed Paul pulling her under his top.
      He added the caption: “I’m Dutch now. @juttaleerdam.”
      Leerdam also shared pictures of her and Paul, adding: “That’s it.”
      In December, Leerdam won a gold medal at the ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Calgary.
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      Jutta is a world champ in her sportCredit: Getty
      She was first rumoured to be dating Paul last monthCredit: Instagram / @uttaleerdam
      She took first place in the 1000m race, her FOURTH consecutive top finish in the event.
      Leerdam boasts a massive three million followers on Instagram.
      Speaking about her rumoured relationship with Paul, a source told De Telegraaf last month: “They’ve been in contact with each other for months. It originated through Instagram.
      “Jutta was already in Miami a few weeks ago… she is now back in Miami for a Jake Paul show. Then she returns home without him.”
      Leerdam herself was in a relationship with fellow speed-skater Koe Verweij until last summer.
      In December, she said: “I’m having fun, although I’m not the type to stay single for the rest of my life.
      “It’s fine for now but in the end I like to really build a relationship with someone. I still have a lot of love to give.”
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      Jake Paul’s loss to Tommy Fury WON’T affect MMA debut with YouTube star in training and in talks for opponent with PFL

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      JAKE PAUL’S loss to Tommy Fury will NOT affect his MMA debut with the Professional Fighters League. The YouTuber-turned boxer suffered defeat for the first time in his career in February via split-decision in Saudi Arabia. 
      Tommy Fury beat Jake Paul on pointsCredit: Getty
      Just a month beforehand, Paul, 26, had announced his deal with the PFL, which will see him in both a promotional and fighter role. 
      He looks set to rematch Fury, 23, in the ring this year, but PFL CEO Peter Murray insisted it will not slow down his MMA debut. 
      Murray told SunSport: “Jake’s an incredible competitor and it was a great fight. 
      “But as it relates to MMA, Jake is training in the PFL SmartCage, he’s got his own setup and we’re excited about his focus on MMA.

      “More to come on those details and his debut in MMA but full board, we’re really excited for his debut.” 
      The PFL is MMA’s only seasonal format, consisting of qualifying and knockout stages. 
      Points are earned per method of victory in the opening two bouts with the top four in each division progressing into the semi-finals. 
      From there, it is victory-or-go-home culminating in a winner-take-all finale fight where a title belt and $1m cash prize lays in wait. 
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      But Paul – who wrestled in high school – announced he will head up a new “super-fight” league, away from the regular season
      The American has already began training for his MMA switch with talks for an opponent also ongoing for his PFL debut which is set for 2024.
      Murray said: “From a planning standpoint of course, we’re having a number of conversations regarding, first and foremost, timing and opponent. 
      “The opponent being the number one topic of conversation but we build around that.”  
      Jake Paul training for his MMA debutCredit: @jakepaul More