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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.
      KSI’s representatives have been contacted for comment. More

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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.”
      Paul was beaten by Tommy Fury in Saudi Arabia in FebruaryCredit: Getty More

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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.”  
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      KSI forced to apologise and delete YouTube video before taking social media break after using racial slur

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      KSI has announced he is taking a break from social media after apologising a racial slur in a recent YouTube video.The YouTuber-turned-boxer said the word ‘p***’ in a recent Sidemen video – the group he founded alongside six other creators.
      KSI has apologised for using the racial slur and is set to take a break from social mediaCredit: Getty
      The video has been taken down and KSI issued an apology for an offence he may have caused.
      He posted a statement on Twitter which read: “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.
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      “So I’ve decided I’m gonna just take a break from social media for a while.”
      Fans criticised the 29-year-old despite his apology, claiming he should have known better.
      One wrote: “Been a KSI fan for the longest but so weird for him to say ‘p***’ in the latest Sidemen vid even if they bleeped it & it was ‘in jest’ for content.”
      Another added: “Other racial slurs wouldn’t be used as punchlines for YouTube gameshows. Just makes light of the word + certain people’s experience.”
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      A third said: “Nah KSI you’re not funny man you cannot say “P***” in any context.
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      Logan Paul calls out Tyson Fury for CAGE FIGHT and says he would ‘choke out’ boxing world champion

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      LOGAN PAUL has sensationally called out Tyson Fury for a CAGE FIGHT.YouTuber-turned-Wrestler Paul starred in Wrestlemania 39 on Saturday, facing off against Seth Rollins.
      Logan Paul has called out Tyson Fury for an MMA fightCredit: Splash
      The Gypsy King has weighed up MMA beforeCredit: AFP
      Paul’s brother Jake was recently on the receiving end of a defeat by Tommy Fury, but Logan now wants to get revenge by taking on boxing champ Tyson.
      However, rather than in a boxing ring, Paul wants to face Fury in the Octagon.
      Speaking to BT Sport, he said: “You know what I would do because I saw Tyson talking s***?
      “I would fight Tyson in a MMA fight.
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      “I really would, I don’t really care how big he is if you have not wrestled or done any ground work I don’t care how big you are, you better land the first two punches that you throw and they better knock me out.
      “Otherwise I’m taking you to the ground, I’m taking your back and I’m choking you out.”
      Fury himself has teased switching into the MMA.
      The 34-year-old trained with Darren Till during the build-up to his rematch with Deontay Wilder, while he also told Francis Ngannou he would box him in 4oz MMA gloves inside of a cage.
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      Paul’s one and only pro boxing fight resulted in defeat to KSI – now his business partner for their PRIME drink – who made a special appearance at Wrestlemania.
      The Brit was wearing a PRIME outfit, and attempted to help Paul complete a Frogsplash on Rollins, before he was dragged onto the table for Paul to smash into instead.
      Paul also competed in an exhibition bout against Floyd Mayweather, which Money convincingly won.
      However, this did not stop Paul from declaring he would “knock out” Fury after his brother defeated Tommy, though Jake beating the ex-Love Island star never came to pass.
      The Gypsy King has not been a silent party against Paul either.
      Speaking weeks after Tommy beat Jake, he said: “Logan Paul, you little b****.
      “It seems that my little brother beat your little brother and now you’re both a pair of losers. All the Paul family suck.”
      It comes after talks for Fury’s heavyweight unification bout against Oleksandr Usyk fell through, despite Usyk agreeing to a 70-30 split.
      However, Anthony Joshua now seems to have Fury in his sights once again following his unanimous points win over Jermaine Franklin.
      AJ, 33, said: “Save all that s***. If we’ll f***ing fight, let’s go.
      “Shut the f*** up and that’s just how I feel because I got to save my energy for the fight.
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      “I’ll be real, I’ll be real. I respect the man. He’s achieved a lot.
      “I just feel I don’t need to trash talk, verbally trash talk someone to make myself feel better.” More

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      Conor McGregor ramps up feud with Carl Froch and George Groves and says he would ‘slaughter them at the same time’

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      CONOR McGREGOR ramped up his feud by Carl Froch after saying he would “slaughter” him and George Groves in the cage. The pair have rowed in the past but Froch took it one step further when he claimed he had the beating of the ex-UFC champion in the cage.
      George Groves and old opponent Carl Froch
      Conor McGregor threatened Carl Froch and George GrovesCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      He said on his YouTube channel: “I’d fight Conor McGregor in the cage.
      “I could be getting myself in trouble here or into a position I can’t wiggle out of, but I think I’d take him on in the cage. He’s too small.”
      McGregor hit back with a laughing face and tweeted promoter Eddie Hearn: “Get this signed up lad.”
      The Irishman then menacingly followed it up days later by adding: “I’ll slaughter Froch and Grove at the same time in the cage.”
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      McGregor, 34, has boxed professionally just once before, losing to American legend Floyd Mayweather, 45, in 2017.
      Froch, 45, commentated that night and was full of criticism for McGregor.
      And the former featherweight and lightweight UFC champ fired back last year in a furious rant about Froch.
      McGregor tweeted: “I’ll grab his head and twist it clean off at a 1er with my bare hands.
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      “Little wally of a thing I’ll slap you around you little toffee nose toss pot.”
      Froch – who retired from boxing in 2014 after knocking out Groves – insisted it would be a mismatch if the two were to fight in the ring.
      He told Boxing UK: “He’s not a boxer, he doesn’t want to fight me, he’d get absolutely f***** up, but he might do the same to me in the cage and that is why we are both champion in our own right.
      “He knows, if he wants a roll around, he knows where to come, but he ain’t going to want this smoke.”
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      Jake Paul exchanges Instagram messages with PFL star Brendan Loughnane after being urged to fight Nate Diaz in MMA debut

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      JAKE PAUL has been urged to fight Nate Diaz in his MMA debut by Brendan Loughnane after the pair exchanged Instagram messages. Paul signed with the Professional Fighters League this year and will take on a promotional role while also competing in the cage. 
      Jake Paul is signed with PFLCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The YouTuber-turned boxer will head up a new “super-fight” series, away from the PFL’s usual regular season. 
      That consists of qualifying and knockout stages, where points are earned per method of victory in the opening two bouts.
      The top four in each weight then progress into the victory-or-go-home stage.
      It sets up a winner-take-all finale fight where a title belt and $1million cash prize lays in wait. 
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      Britain’s Loughnane went all the way last year and returns this season defending his featherweight crown and eyeing another cash prize. 
      And he has the backing of Paul, after the pair exchanged DMs on social media. 
      Loughnane told ESPN: “I like Jake. Me and Jake have been conversating since he took PFL stakes.
      “He must have realised who I was then. He added me on Instagram, we’ve been talking back and forth.
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      “Jake’s a cool guy. I’m glad he’s bringing more eyes to the PFL. Keep them all coming.”
      Loughnane, 33, kicks off his 2023 campaign on Saturday in Las Vegas against ex-UFC title challenger Marlos Moraes, 34. 
      Meanwhile Paul, 26, is coming off his first career loss following a split-decision defeat to Tommy Fury, 23, in Febuary. 
      The pair look set to rematch following the success of their pay-per-view blockbuster in Saudi Arabia. 
      And it could further backdate Paul’s impending debut in the PFL cage but Loughnane wants to see him face Nate Diaz, 37, in a two-fight deal. 
      He said: “Here’s what I want. I want them to fight in boxing, and then I want them to rematch in PFL. Exciting times. Let’s put it that way.”
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      Conor McGregor responds after Carl Froch says he would BEAT two-time UFC champ in the cage as he is ‘too small’

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      CONOR McGREGOR was left in hysterics after Carl Froch claimed he could beat him in MMA. The pair have rowed in the past but Froch took it one step further when he claimed he had the beating of the ex-UFC champion in the cage.
      Carl Froch with boxing promoter Eddie HearnCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Conor McGregor called to fight FrochCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      He said on his YouTube channel: “I’d fight Conor McGregor in the cage.
      “I could be getting myself in trouble here or into a position I can’t wiggle out of, but I think I’d take him on in the cage. He’s too small.”
      McGregor hit back with a laughing face and tweeted promoter Eddie Hearn: “Get this signed up lad.”
      The Irishman, 34, has boxed professionally just once before, losing to American legend Floyd Mayweather, 45, in 2017.
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      Froch, 45, commentated that night and was full of criticism for McGregor.
      And the former featherweight and lightweight UFC champ fired back last year in a furious rant about Froch.
      McGregor tweeted: “I’ll grab his head and twist it clean off at a 1er with my bare hands.
      “Little wally of a thing I’ll slap you around you little toffee nose toss pot.”
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      Froch – who retired from boxing in 2014 – insisted it would be a mismatch if the two were to fight in the ring.
      He told Boxing UK: “He’s not a boxer, he doesn’t want to fight me, he’d get absolutely f***** up, but he might do the same to me in the cage and that is why we are both champion in our own right.
      “He knows, if he wants a roll around, he knows where to come, but he ain’t going to want this smoke.”
      Floyd Mayweathe beat Conor McGregor in 2017Credit: GETTY More