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    ‘I love this mentality’ – Aaron Ramsdale lauded by KSI after predicting Arsenal would beat Man Utd days before game

    ARSENAL goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has been praised by YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI after he predicted his side would beat Manchester United.The Gunners maintained their five point lead at the top of the Premier League table with a 3-2 win over the Red Devils thanks to Eddie Nketiah’s late goal.

    KSI has hailed Aaron Ramsdale’s mentalityCredit: PA
    Aaron Ramsdale didn’t break his promise doing the celebration he was asked to do as Arsenal beat Man UtdCredit: Rex
    Arsenal have only lost one match in the division this season, the 3-1 defeat earlier in the campaign to Man Utd but it did not impact Ramsdale’s confidence going into the game.
    The stopper asked The Fellas podcast in the days before the game that he wanted to be given a celebration, he said: “When we win this weekend give me something to do.”
    Hosts Calfreezy and The Burnt Chip asked him to pretend to move a curtain style haircut in relation to an old pic of Chip.
    Ramsdale obliged doing the celebration on the pitch after Bukayo Saka’s incredible goal.
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    However, it was the belief Ramsdale showed in his answer that did not go unnoticed by Arsenal fan KSI.
    He tweeted in response to the clip: “‘When we win’ I love this mentality man.”
    Fans loved the situation, one said: “Ramsdale is the GOAT.”
    Another replied: “Champion mentality.”
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    Some couldn’t believe the England star did the celebration: “He did it. Fair play.”
    A fourth told KSI: “One day you should make a video or something and explain how to keep a good mentality like yours.”
    The internet sensation knows the important of confidence ahead of a crunch clash as he is undefeated in the boxing ring after six fights.
    KSI recently beat FaZe Temperrr at Wembley Arena moving him one step closer to facing rival Jake Paul in a hugely anticipated bout. More

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    Tyson Fury reveals imminent Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury announcement and plan to wear ‘blonde wig’ to train brother for bout

    TYSON FURY has claimed his brother’s long-awaited fight with Jake Paul is finally on the verge of being confirmed.And the WBC heavyweight champion revealed he will train his younger sibling for the bout wearing a “blonde wig” to mimic his loud-mouthed YouTuber-turned boxer rival.
    Tyson Fury says Tommy Fury’s fight with Jake Paul is imminentCredit: YouTube @secondsout
    The WBC champ also has a special plan to train his younger brother TommyCredit: Getty
    The foes are set to announce the latest rescheduling of their grudge match, slated for February 25 in Saudi Arabia
    This is the third time the pair will attempt to settle their score in the ring.
    Fury, 23, was forced to pull out in December 2021 due to a rib injury and then last August amid a US visa issue.
    The travel woe still persists today, which left the UK and Middle East as frontrunners to host the bitter bout.
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    Paul, 26, even offered to travel to Manchester on February 18 and fight Fury on enemy territory.
    But a more lucrative deal in Saudi Arabia a week later was proposed and looks to have won the race.
    And now Fury, who is closing in on his own mega-fight with Oleksandr Usyk to unify the heavyweight titles, says it is also confirmed.
    The Gypsy King told Seconds Out: “Tommy and Jake Paul have got it going on. That’s an imminent announcement coming up for that as well.
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    “Yeah, we’re almost over the line with that, we should be announcing that quite soon. I’m not going to announce it because they’ve got to do it themselves.”
    And Fury also shed light on how he will prepare his brother for the showdown.
    He added: “Yeah I’m going to put a blonde wig on, and I’m going to chat absolute boll***s every day in the gym just to get him going.”
    Tommy Fury last boxed in Dubai in November in a last-minute exhibition against Rolly Lambert, 33 and has a pro record of 8-0 in the ring.
    Paul beat UFC legend Anderson Silva, 46, to mark the biggest win in his 6-0 career the month previous to that.
    He will wear a blonde wig in training to mimic Jake PaulCredit: Getty Images More

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    Tommy Fury’s dad says Jake Paul fight is ’99 per cent’ done and promises to shake YouTuber’s hand if he beats his son

    JOHN FURY said his son Tommy’s fight with Jake Paul is 99 per cent done – and promised to shake the YouTube star’s hand if he wins. The celebrity boxing rivals are set to announce the latest rescheduling of their grudge match, slated for February 25 in Saudi Arabia
    John Fury said his son Tommy’s fight with Jake Paul is 99 per cent doneCredit: Stephen Dunkley/Queensberry Promotions
    Jake Paul in his Puerto Rico gymCredit: @jakepaul
    And Fury’s dad and coach John confirmed the final touches are being put together before an official announcement is made.
    He told The Metro, via FreeBets.com: “We are 99 and three-quarters per cent there and for my money, it is on.

    “We are ready, he is ready we are just waiting now to get the final confirmation and I think they will announce it very soon.”
    This now acts the third time the pair will attempt to settle their score in the ring.
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    Fury, 23, was forced to pull out in December 2021 due to a rib injury and then last August amid a US visa issue.
    The travel woe still persists today, which left the UK and Middle East as frontrunners to host the bitter bout.
    Paul, 26, even offered to travel to Manchester on February 18 and fight Fury on enemy territory.
    But a more lucrative deal in Saudi Arabia a week later was proposed and looks to have won the race.
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    Saudi boxing boss Prince Khaled added to further speculation as he posted a video with the tune, “signed, sealed, delivered.”
    Fury last boxed in Dubai in November in a last-minute exhibition against Rolly Lambert, 33.
    And Paul was a special guest commentator and slammed the six-round bout from ringside.
    He even clashed with John, who ripped off his top and called to fight the American BARE-KNUCKLE.
    But the former journeyman boxer vowed to congratulate Paul if he was to beat his son.
    If Jake Paul can beat Tommy, I will be the first one to pat him on the back and give him the height of respect. Up close and personal.John Fury
    John said: “After the fight, whoever wins, it will be a handshaking job, a pat on the back well done.
    “Deep down, that is what the Furys are about, especially John Fury, the best man wins and gets his hand shook.
    “If Jake Paul can beat Tommy, I will be the first one to pat him on the back and give him the height of respect. Up close and personal.”
    Despite the offer of respect, John can only see one winner in the fight.
    He said: “The best man will win. I don’t think Jake Paul has got a chance. I really don’t.
    “Looking at his past performances and who he is has been boxing, Tommy is a far cry. Another level. But fair credit to him for stepping up to the plate.
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    “We are not in the ring yet, things can happen and until both men have faced each other it is not a foregone conclusion but we want it.
    “If this fight doesn’t take place, it won’t be because of us. I’m doing my best to keep the lid on everything to keep it so we can perform and so far, so good.”
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    Eddie Hearn set to offer Salt Papi pro boxing contract as he calls him best YouTuber fighter

    EDDIE HEARN wants to turn Salt Papi professional after his knock-out performance on the undercard of KSI’s recent boxing event.TikTok star Papi stole the show with a devastating second round knock-out of influencer Josh Brueckner.
    Eddie Hearn wants to turn Salt Papi pro after he impressed in his latest fightCredit: Rex
    The TikToker knocked out Josh Brueckner in the second round of their boutCredit: PA
    He caught the eye of boxer legend Manny Pacquiao who told Papi to “go for it”.
    Boxer Ryan Garcia also suggested 3-0 Papi should turn pro, revealing he wants to see the 28-year-old take on Jake Paul.
    Now Hearn reckons Papi is capable of fighting at professional level and wants to help him get there.
    He told the DAZN Boxing Show: “Salt Papi can fight. Salt Papi’s my favourite. I wanna turn Salt Papi pro.
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    “Leave him [at his current weight class], he’s a man of the people, he’s got a belly like me, we love him.”
    Logan Paul also called on his brother Jake to fight Papi, who also scored a brutal KO of Andy Warski in August.
    Papi said after the fight: “If KSI doesn’t want to fight Jake Paul, send me to Jake Paul and I’ll fight him.”
    Logan is all for it as he pleaded for the bout online.
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    He tweeted: “Salt Papi vs. Jake Paul I need it.”
    Garcia also wants to see the pair face off, he said: “I want to see Jake Paul Vs Salt Papi no cap.” More

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    KSI names THREE potential opponents for next fight including ex-UFC champion, unbeaten boxer and YouTube star

    KSI has named THREE potential opponents for his next fight as he builds towards a massive grudge match with Jake Paul. The YouTube, music and crossover boxing star returned to the ring last Saturday at Wembley Arena against online rival Faze Temperrr.
    KSI celebrates after defeating Faze TemperrrCredit: Getty
    KSI, 29, was due to face Dillon Danis, 29, a 2-0 MMA fighter commonly known as Conor McGregor’s training partner.
    But Danis pulled out on less than two weeks notice, with gamer Temperr, 29, called up from the undercard in replacement.
    In the end, it mattered little who was in the other corner as KSI knocked Temperrr out in round one with with a two-punch combination.
    Afterwards, he called out Paul, 26, but insisted he will have one more bout until an end of year blockbuster with the American.
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    And KSI discussed who his next fight could be against while in a Twitter Space discussion with Tolbzter.
    He said: “Look, I’ve got several options. I think tomorrow I’m going to have a little call with my team, figure out what we’re going to do.
    “There’s plenty of options. We can have a few MisFits events to try and help with our options.
    “But obviously a lot of people are saying me versus Salt Papi, and you know that could be an option.
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    “A lot of people are saying me and obviously [Joe] Fournier, me and Woodley, etc.”
    Salt Papi, 28, shot to fame on TikTok but has been impressing in the boxing ring with three wins.
    He has scored two brutal knockouts on KSI’s undercard, most recently at Wembley against vlogger and MMA fighter Josh Brueckner, 27.
    Millionaire nightclub tycoon-turned 9-0 boxer Fournier, 39, was also in attendance to watch KSI’s win.
    The pair faced off after Temperrr was knocked out, fuelling speculation of a summer bout.
    “I didn’t want to go round just bullying the other YouTuber influencers in this space because I’m trying to help grow them.KSI
    And Woodley, 40, the ex-UFC welterweight champion, has twice crossed over to boxing in defeats to Paul.
    He was beaten on points in August 2021 before a brutal KO loss four months later in their rematch.
    Both Woodley and Fournier were considered before Danis signed to fight KSI, only to pull out.
    KSI has admitted he is keeping his options open and refusing to be nailed down to a next opponent.
    He said: “No one is set in stone. I said beforehand, there’s levels to this and I’m on a different level.
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    “I didn’t want to fight another YouTuber in this space, I kind of wanted to fight someone like Dillon, then me fight Fournier and then Jake.
    “I didn’t want to go round just bullying the other YouTuber influencers in this space because I’m trying to help grow them.”
    Salt Papi knocked out Josh BruecknerCredit: Getty
    KSI squares up with potential opponent Joe FournierCredit: Getty
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    Wolves vs Liverpool ‘porn noise’ culprit found as serial pitch invader Daniel Jarvis claims responsibility for TV prank

    A YOUTUBE comedian has owned up being the culprit behind ‘porn noises’ being heard during the BBC’s FA Cup coverage. Viewers were left stunned as erotic moaning was heard while Gary Lineker attempted to host coverage of Wolves and Liverpool’s FA Cup replay.
    Gary Lineker was caught on the wrong end of the prank and struggled to keep a straight faceCredit: BBC
    The prankster used a hidden phone to emit the noiseCredit: Jarvo69 aka BMWJarvo
    This Youtube comedian managed to cause chaos in the BBC studioCredit: Jarvo69 aka BMWJarvo
    The popular TV host struggled to keep a straight face as he spoke to pundit Alan Shearer while the strange noises continued to invade the studio.
    Now an online prankster has claimed credit for the stunt.
    The Youtuber Jarvo69, whose real name is Daniel Jarvis, hosted a live stream as he hijacked the BBC’s coverage.
    Jarvis has a long history of big stunts during sports events, and once even invaded the stage on the X Factor in 2016.
    He proudly announces at the beginning of the video: “Here we are, we have set up a phone with a loud sex noise in the BBC studios at the Wolves v Liverpool FA Cup replay.”
    Jarvis watches the coverage with his phone held carefully in hand, waiting for the moment to pull off his practical joke.
    Coverage begins and while Lineker discussing the game with Paul Ince and Danny Murphy, the prankster is on the phone receiving instructions on when to trigger the sex noises.
    He then calls the hidden phone in the BBC studio, which appeared to have a ringtone of the sex noises uploaded onto it.
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    Jarvis celebrates after successfully getting one over the BeebCredit: Jarvo69 aka BMWJarvo
    Gary Lineker revealed on Twitter that he found the phone at the centre of the prankCredit: @GaryLineker
    The comedian can then hardly contain his glee when the loud and disruptive noises burst into the studio and eventually breaks into celebration.
    Lineker and Shearer desperately try and stay professional as the groans and moans continue.
    Almost 4,000 people viewed the livestream and the moment quickly went viral.
    Lineker lated posted a picture of the phone and tweeted: “Well, we found this taped to the back of the set. As sabotage goes, it was quite amusing.”
    Jarvis responded to the tweet with the message: “It was me.”
    Reading manager Paul Ince was providing punditry just as sex noises were being pumped into the studioCredit: Jarvo69 aka BMWJarvo
    He has also now posted a short video to Twitter showing himself in the Beeb studio before coverage began.
    He wrote: “Yes, it was me that pranked the BBC Match of the Day with the sex phone. The video coming soon!!!! Best prankster ever!!!”
    Jarvis has 174,000 Youtube subscribes and has form when it comes to high-profile football pranks.
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    He has previously uploaded a video to Twitter showing him sneaking onto the pitch after the Champions League Final last year.
    The prankster managed to hug Vinicius Junior and Eder Militao after getting by security by donning a Real Madrid shirt. More

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    Jake Paul celebrates 26th birthday with gruelling strength and conditioning training as Tommy Fury fight is ‘DONE DEAL’

    JAKE PAUL celebrated his 26th birthday with some gruelling training – as it emerged his fight with Tommy Fury is a “DONE DEAL.” The American marked his big day by treating it like any other, working away in his Puerto Rico gym.
    Jake Paul celebrated his 26th birthday with some gruelling training
    Jake Paul in his Puerto Rico boxing gym
    His boxing banner Most Valuable Promotions uploaded a video of Paul in a tiresome strength and conditioning drill.
    The YouTuber-turned boxer was deep in a power exercise, exploding up in the air with resistance.
    His brutal session came on the same day journalist Ariel Helwani reported a deal for Paul to fight Fury on February 25 was done.
    It will be the third time the pair of celebrity boxing rivals have tried to settle their score in the ring.

    Fury, 23, was forced to pull out in December 2021 due to a rib injury and then last August amid a US visa issue.
    The travel woe still persists today, which left the UK and Middle East as frontrunners to host the bitter bout.
    Paul even offered to travel to Manchester on February 18 and fight Fury on enemy territory.
    But a more lucrative deal in Saudi Arabia a week later was proposed and looks to have won the race.
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    Saudi boxing boss Prince Khaled added to further speculation as he posted a video with the tune, “signed, sealed, delivered.”
    Fury last boxed in Dubai in November in a last-minute exhibition against Rolly Lambert, 33.
    And Paul was a special guest commentator and slammed the six-round bout from ringside.
    Just a month prior, he had beaten UFC legend Anderson Silva, 46, to mark the biggest win in his 6-0 career.
    Talks between Paul and Fury have been ongoing since December and an announcement now awaits after a deal has been all-but confirmed.
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    We’re selling Prime Hydration for £2 a bottle rather than taking the p***, reveal savvy football club

    PRIME hydration, owned by KSI and Logan Paul, is out of stock everywhere – but now there’s a new spot you can find it…You would be forgiven for not having heard of non-league Farnham Town FC, but your kids may know them if you don’t.
    Non-league Farnham Town FC are now selling Prime at their home gamesCredit: @FarnhamTownFC via Twitter
    The Sidemen rocking the Farnham’s pink away shirtCredit: @farnhamTownfc via twitter
    Particularly now, as they are stocking the sought after Prime drink at their first-team fixtures inside the home ground.
    It has long been sold out in the likes of Asda and Aldi, but is also available at The Emirates and The London Stadium.
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    Thanks to some incredibly smart marketing, Farnham Town FC are becoming a team for today’s youth to get behind.
    The club announced on their official Twitter account: “We’re not going to take the p*** like others are; we’re selling for £2.00 each. The real price.”
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    This reaction comes as many people have been re-selling the viral drink for a huge profit, some as big as £100.
    Not only will stocking the popular drink almost certainly have the young people flocking to the stadium, but it will hopefully get them frequently watching non-league football as well.
    SunSport spoke exclusively to the club’s commercial director, Ed Kelsing, about the importance of the drink being sold inside the stadium, for the retail price.
    He said: “In the ninth tier of English football you’ve got to do everything you can to increase numbers through the turnstiles.
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    “We had the idea of buying some Prime, but instead of selling it for extortionate prices like some people are, we thought we’d do the right thing and not make a profit on each bottle and therefore sell them for £2.”
    The Sidemen have become advocates for the club, and also sponsor the team’s bright pink away kit with their fast food brand “Sides”.
    The famous group also visited Farnham to watch a game in a recent YouTube video, which accrued over 8.7 million views.

    Kelsing added: “The Sidemen’s food brand Sides sponsor our all-new pink away shirt and we will have a Sides food van at our ground.
    “This year’s away shirt is the best selling shirt in the club’s history – sales have come from all around the world.”
    Our attendances are 94% up from last year, which is a huge step forward for the club.”Ed KelsingCommercial Director at Farnham Town FC
    The drink will be available for the first time inside the stadium when face off against top of the league Redhill FC.
    You can follow their journey as they experience the highs and lows of non-league football on their YouTube channel. More