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    KSI’s manager drops major hint over YouTube star’s next opponent – revealing first letter of ‘very tough’ fighter’s name

    THE manager of YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI has dropped a huge hint about who he will be fighting next. Following his double victory over Swarmz and pro-boxer Luis Alcarez Pineda in August, KSI is lining up his next opponent.
    KSI has forged out a successful career in boxingCredit: Rex
    And with rumours swirling for who that could be, the Brit’s manager dropped a major hint.
    His manager, Mams Taylor, told Sidemen Updates: “KSI is fighting a very tough man in January.”
    And then when questioned about who the first letter of his name is, he said: “Z.”
    YouTube sensation KSI has forged out a successful career across the video platform as well as music and boxing.
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    He starred in the Sidemen Charity Match earlier in the year when he was subject to a flying tackle after just 16 SECONDS against fellow internet sensation IShowSpeed.
    But more recently KSI has been levelling up his war of words with Jake Paul, the brother of PRIME business partner and former rival Logan Paul.
    KSI and Paul are set to duke it out in the ring sometime in 2023, with Taylor also revealing a fight between the pair would be negotiated after KSI’s bout in January.
    Paul himself has enjoyed a winning start to his own career in pro boxing.
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    However, he will face the toughest challenge of his career thus far when he faces off against MMA legend Anderson Silva on October 29 in Arizona, US.
    KSI was involved in an awkward altercation with OnlyFans model Astrid Wett when she tried to kiss him ahead of her own fight against fellow social media star Kelly Colbran. More

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    Logan Paul teases he’s back in boxing training as he mocks JMX after knockdown on Misfits Boxing card

    LOGAN PAUL has teased a return to the boxing ring – and he’s seemingly got an opponent in mind for his next fight.The YouTube superstar hasn’t fought since his multi-million-pound exhibition with boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr last June.
    Logan Paul hasn’t set foot inside the ring since his exhibition with Floyd Mayweather JrCredit: GETTY
    But the YouTube superstar seems to be back training in the gymCredit: TWITTER@LOGANPAUL
    Paul recently shared a video of himself mocking fellow YouTuber Joel MorrisCredit: TWITTER@LOGANPAUL
    Morris was quick to hit back at the AmericanCredit: Getty
    Paul has slowly but surely been ramping up his training with a view to getting back inside the squared circle next year.
    And it seems he’s set his sights on a clash with fellow YouTuber turned-boxer Joel Morris.
    The elder Paul brother shared a video of himself hitting the heavy bag while watching a clip of Morris fall to the canvas in his fight with fellow social media star Ginty.
    He said: “You f***ing klutz. Yeah, right! You ain’t gonna fight me, dummy.”
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    It didn’t take long for Morris – also known as JMX – to get wind of Paul’s jibe.
    He told The Mirror: “I’ve seen Logan Paul talking s*** on Twitter.
    “Talking s*** about the one knockdown like he’s never been knocked down – like he’s ever won a fight by the way!
    “He talks like a man who knows what it’s like to win a fight, he hasn’t and when he met me in Miami he wasn’t about it.
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    “He wanted to fight me in MMA, boxing whatever until he met me in Miami and thought, ‘F**k me, you’re bigger than I thought.’
    “He didn’t have much to say after that. He went cold and now he’s trying to get loud.
    “January, Misfits! If you want to run let’s f***ing run it.
    “I’m going to knock you the f**k out!”
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    Paul, 27, recently revealed he’ll be back in action on the Misfits 4 card on January 14 – a mere two months after he’ll challenge Roman Reigns for the WWE heavyweight title.
    He told Fight Hype: “Oh sure! January 14, watch out.”
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    Watch as Jake Paul is left speechless after Deontay Wilder brutally knocks out Robert Helenius with massive right hand

    JAKE PAUL was left speechless after Deontay Wilder brutally knocked out Robert Helenius in his return fight. The YouTuber-turned boxer is equally as well known for his loud mouth as he is his for his heavy right hand.
    Jake Paul’s reaction after Deontay Wilder’s KO
    Deontay Wilder celebrates after knocking out Robert HeleniusCredit: Getty

    But trash-talker Paul might have been left with nothing to say for the first time in his life after witnessing Wilder’s most recent KO.
    The ex-WBC heavyweight champion landed a trademark right hand with Helenius out for the count and needing medical assistance.
    Paul reacted by uploading a video on social media, with an open mouth and nothing to say.
    The American, 25, may use it as inspiration for his next fight, against UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, on October 29 in Arizona.
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    Wilder, 36, was returning after a year out the ring, following a brutal KO loss to Tyson Fury, 34, in their epic Las Vegas trilogy bout.
    But the Bronze Bomber wasted no time in announcing himself back to the heavyweight division as Helenius, 38, lasted just under three minutes.
    Wilder said: “Deontay Wilder is back. The excitement in the heavyweight division is back.
    “There’s no heavyweight division without Deontay Wilder.”
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    Wilder scored his fifth KO win inside the Barclays Center in New York, which has become a happy hunting ground in recent years.
    He said: “It’s just amazing to be back in Brooklyn.
    “It’s like a second home to me. This is arena is like a second home to me. It just feels so good to be back.
    “When I came off the plane and set foot off the ground I just felt a great energy, I felt the love and support and that’s all I needed.
    “So when I stepped foot in the arena I felt the same thing and I knew it was going to be a great night and it was for me.”
    Deontay Wilder knocks out Robert Helenius in the first roundCredit: Getty
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    Misfits boxing 2: LIVE RESULT: Swingler delivers FEROCIOUS left hook to KO Cherdleys in 50 secs – updates

    JAY SWINGLER returned to the ring in style as he delivered a brutal knockout to Cherdleys – and it didn’t take long.Swingler delivered a few body shots on Cherdleys before landing the ultimate left hook in with just 50 seconds gone.
    Meanwhile, JMX marginally defeated Ginty in a mouth-watering contest which saw both opponents hit the canvas.
    And Astrid Wett forced Keeley to throw in the towel just before round two as the social media star couldn’t take anymore.

    Main event result: Jay Swingler KO Cherdleys
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    Wett wants another fight
    Astrid Wett showed she was fierce in the ring by defeating nemesis Keeley.
    Now, she’s setting her sights on another opponent.
    Elle Brooke, you have been summoned.

    KSI keeping schtum
    KSI has dropped a huge bombshell about his next fight.
    But he won’t tell us who he is fighting.
    “The guy I am fighting is very tough” he’s just said during DAZN’s coverage.
    “And people will be very excited.”
    Make it Jake Paul! Please…
    Swingler ends it early
    Was this the knockout of the night?
    Cherdleys might like to think so.

    Devastating Swingler
    That was impressive.
    Jay Swingler demolished Cherdleys in the first round.
    And now he’s promised to take his mum to Starbucks.

    Explosive
    Well, that shut Cherdleys up.
    Big right hands from Swingler ended this contest.
    He set it up with a jab, before a fierce right hand floored Cherdleys.
    Eyes glazed, maybe he won’t be getting that flight after all.
    Goodnight!
    Wow!
    Cherdleys is knocked out!
    Cherdleys is fighting
    Who knew?
    Cherdleys has got a bit of a fighting style about him.
    But Swingler’s punches are wayyyy stronger.
    Jay has him knocked down already.
    Rock and roll
    Swingler marches into AC DC’s Highway to Hell.
    It’s a carnival atmosphere here – and both fighters love it.
    Four rounds, three minutes, here we go.
    What have you got, gents?
    It’s time!
    Making his way to the ring first is Cherdleys.
    His posse, a Wall Street meets Peaky Blinders gang of misfits, follows him and his red mane.
    They’re holding his robe which seems to have a wedding train attached to it.
    Swingler done with the talking
    Jay Swingler is “going in for the kill”.
    “You’re going to get hurt and I don’t see you flying home to LA tomorrow,” he says in his pre-fight interview.
    He also gives a hilarious shout out to his mum.
    Anyone else fear for Cherdleys? I do.
    Cherdley rumour
    Ooh is KSI stirring the pot.
    The YouTuber/rapper/boxer has said he’s heard a rumour that Cherdleys has been working for years on his MMA skills.
    Either way, Cherdleys seems a little on edge in his pre-fight interview. And he’s found time to dye his hair red before the bout.
    It’s the main event next
    Swingler v Cherdleys.
    It’s here, it’s next, and it will be riveting.
    It might struggle to live up to the last fight, mind.

    Slim pays respect
    Slim was surprised by Taylor in that one.
    “Much better than I expected,” he said of the BMXer.
    “He was gushing blood, and he was still rushing forward.”
    He added: “He’s a tough motherf***er!” Yes, sir.
    Slim chance
    Slim wins.
    He now moves to 5-0. He’s also been calling out KSI for some time.
    They all want a piece, don’t they?

    It took a while
    After a round of applause for the co-main event, we have the results from the judges.
    Winner by unanimous decision is slim – with the scores at 40-36, 40-35, 40-35.
    For the first time Slim was taken to a decision. Taylor was tough, man.
    Battle royale
    It was the battle that was promised and we’ve gone to the judges.
    What will they score?
    Well, it’ll be a shock if it’s anything other than a Slim win. But Taylor was decent.
    Iron man
    Can we have a word for Taylor’s chin?
    He’s just taken another massive blow from Slim – and he’s still standing.
    Fragments of his nose must be decorating the ring canvas though by now.
    And we’re in the final round
    How is this going to play out?
    Taylor will need a knockout. Slim wants a knockout, which is how he won all four of his other fights.
    No doubt Taylor’s nose is broken.
    Slim’s calmed down
    He is tired, but Slim is having a good time in the ring.
    A wink to the commentators suggest so, anyway.
    You have to admire the stamina of these two lads – they’ve provided terrific entertainment.
    Slim, seemingly, is waiting for his moment for the KO.
    Round three
    Not sure this is a good idea.
    How on earth these two will me another round is beyond me. But here we go.
    Slim is winning this fight, but Taylor’s plucky spirit is to be admired.
    Nooo!
    Taylor has Slim wobbling.
    They’re both trading blows. It’s fierce, it’s the fight of the night, it’s everything we wanted.
    Slim is covered in blood. Not sure if it’s his, or Taylor’s.
    Goodness me.
    It’s a war
    Bloods pouring out of Taylor’s nose and mouth.
    And he’s fuming. We have a break in proceedings in round two as the ref wipes him down.
    Slim isn’t having it his own way.
    He’s hurt
    Taylor is down.
    He’s got blood pouring out his snout after a HUGE knockdown by Slim.
    Ouch.
    Wild swing
    Taylor rushes in with a wild swing at the end of round one.
    Slim dominated the round with the jab, Taylor loved holding and pushing his opponent around.
    Round two here we come.
    Shake hands!
    Or not. Taylor didn’t fancy it.
    Went in with one hand and the ref demanded two.
    We get it on eventually. Slim looks lively. He’s certainly well skilled in that ring. And bouncy.
    Taylor is holding his guard up high.
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    Jay Swingler vs Cherdleys LIVE RESULT: Swingler delivers FEROCIOUS left hook to KO Cherdleys in 50 secs – updates

    JAY SWINGLER returned to the ring in style as he delivered a brutal knockout to Cherdleys – and it didn’t take long.Swingler delivered a few body shots on Cherdleys before landing the ultimate left hook in with just 50 seconds gone.
    Meanwhile, JMX marginally defeated Ginty in a mouth-watering contest which saw both opponents hit the canvas.
    And Astrid Wett forced Keeley to throw in the towel just before round two as the social media star couldn’t take anymore.

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    Wett wants another fight
    Astrid Wett showed she was fierce in the ring by defeating nemesis Keeley.
    Now, she’s setting her sights on another opponent.
    Elle Brooke, you have been summoned.

    KSI keeping schtum
    KSI has dropped a huge bombshell about his next fight.
    But he won’t tell us who he is fighting.
    “The guy I am fighting is very tough” he’s just said during DAZN’s coverage.
    “And people will be very excited.”
    Make it Jake Paul! Please…
    Swingler ends it early
    Was this the knockout of the night?
    Cherdleys might like to think so.

    Devastating Swingler
    That was impressive.
    Jay Swingler demolished Cherdleys in the first round.
    And now he’s promised to take his mum to Starbucks.

    Explosive
    Well, that shut Cherdleys up.
    Big right hands from Swingler ended this contest.
    He set it up with a jab, before a fierce right hand floored Cherdleys.
    Eyes glazed, maybe he won’t be getting that flight after all.
    Goodnight!
    Wow!
    Cherdleys is knocked out!
    Cherdleys is fighting
    Who knew?
    Cherdleys has got a bit of a fighting style about him.
    But Swingler’s punches are wayyyy stronger.
    Jay has him knocked down already.
    Rock and roll
    Swingler marches into AC DC’s Highway to Hell.
    It’s a carnival atmosphere here – and both fighters love it.
    Four rounds, three minutes, here we go.
    What have you got, gents?
    It’s time!
    Making his way to the ring first is Cherdleys.
    His posse, a Wall Street meets Peaky Blinders gang of misfits, follows him and his red mane.
    They’re holding his robe which seems to have a wedding train attached to it.
    Swingler done with the talking
    Jay Swingler is “going in for the kill”.
    “You’re going to get hurt and I don’t see you flying home to LA tomorrow,” he says in his pre-fight interview.
    He also gives a hilarious shout out to his mum.
    Anyone else fear for Cherdleys? I do.
    Cherdley rumour
    Ooh is KSI stirring the pot.
    The YouTuber/rapper/boxer has said he’s heard a rumour that Cherdleys has been working for years on his MMA skills.
    Either way, Cherdleys seems a little on edge in his pre-fight interview. And he’s found time to dye his hair red before the bout.
    It’s the main event next
    Swingler v Cherdleys.
    It’s here, it’s next, and it will be riveting.
    It might struggle to live up to the last fight, mind.

    Slim pays respect
    Slim was surprised by Taylor in that one.
    “Much better than I expected,” he said of the BMXer.
    “He was gushing blood, and he was still rushing forward.”
    He added: “He’s a tough motherf***er!” Yes, sir.
    Slim chance
    Slim wins.
    He now moves to 5-0. He’s also been calling out KSI for some time.
    They all want a piece, don’t they?

    It took a while
    After a round of applause for the co-main event, we have the results from the judges.
    Winner by unanimous decision is slim – with the scores at 40-36, 40-35, 40-35.
    For the first time Slim was taken to a decision. Taylor was tough, man.
    Battle royale
    It was the battle that was promised and we’ve gone to the judges.
    What will they score?
    Well, it’ll be a shock if it’s anything other than a Slim win. But Taylor was decent.
    Iron man
    Can we have a word for Taylor’s chin?
    He’s just taken another massive blow from Slim – and he’s still standing.
    Fragments of his nose must be decorating the ring canvas though by now.
    And we’re in the final round
    How is this going to play out?
    Taylor will need a knockout. Slim wants a knockout, which is how he won all four of his other fights.
    No doubt Taylor’s nose is broken.
    Slim’s calmed down
    He is tired, but Slim is having a good time in the ring.
    A wink to the commentators suggest so, anyway.
    You have to admire the stamina of these two lads – they’ve provided terrific entertainment.
    Slim, seemingly, is waiting for his moment for the KO.
    Round three
    Not sure this is a good idea.
    How on earth these two will me another round is beyond me. But here we go.
    Slim is winning this fight, but Taylor’s plucky spirit is to be admired.
    Nooo!
    Taylor has Slim wobbling.
    They’re both trading blows. It’s fierce, it’s the fight of the night, it’s everything we wanted.
    Slim is covered in blood. Not sure if it’s his, or Taylor’s.
    Goodness me.
    It’s a war
    Bloods pouring out of Taylor’s nose and mouth.
    And he’s fuming. We have a break in proceedings in round two as the ref wipes him down.
    Slim isn’t having it his own way.
    He’s hurt
    Taylor is down.
    He’s got blood pouring out his snout after a HUGE knockdown by Slim.
    Ouch.
    Wild swing
    Taylor rushes in with a wild swing at the end of round one.
    Slim dominated the round with the jab, Taylor loved holding and pushing his opponent around.
    Round two here we come.
    Shake hands!
    Or not. Taylor didn’t fancy it.
    Went in with one hand and the ref demanded two.
    We get it on eventually. Slim looks lively. He’s certainly well skilled in that ring. And bouncy.
    Taylor is holding his guard up high.
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    Jay Swingler vs Cherdleys – Misfits Boxing: UK start time, live stream, undercard including Slim vs Ryan Taylor

    JAY SWINGLER is back in the ring to face American YouTuber and actor Cherdleys in the second edition of the Misfits Boxing series.And on a stacked bill over in Sheffield, Slim vs Ryan Taylor is the co-main event with Slim looking for another sensational KO.
    How the huge card has shaped up
    Though AJ Bunker’s fight is OFFCredit: Splash
    The first Misfits Boxing show saw KSI win TWO fights in one night, beating both Swarmz and Luis Pineda in August.
    Swarmz was due to return on this bill in Sheffield but his fight is off. He is set to box again in January instead.
    Hasim Rahman was originally scheduled to headline the card against MMA legend Vitor Belfort, but that fight will now take place on November 19 in Austin, Texas.
    So it’s now an all YouTuber main event on the huge bill.
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    When is Jay Swingler vs Cherdleys?
    Jay Swingler vs Cherdleys headlines the Misfits Boxing show on Saturday, October 15 – TODAY.
    Expect the main event at 10pm UK time.
    The Utilita Arena in Sheffield plays host.
    What live stream is Jay Swingler vs Cherdleys on?
    DAZN will be broadcasting the event.
    The streaming platform costs £7.99 per month for subscribers, and this event will not be a PPV and included as part of the monthly price.
    Coverage begins on DAZN from 7pm UK time.
    What is the full undercard?
    Slim vs Ryan Taylor is the chief support for Saturday night.
    But ex-Love Islander AJ Bunker’s fight against former Playboy bunny Carla Howe is now off.
    Bunker was last in action in a spirited effort against Elle Brooke in July.
    While top DJ Tom Zanetti also fights on the card.

    MAIN EVENT: Jay Swingler vs Cherdleys
    Slim vs Ryan Taylor
    JMX vs Ginty
    Anthony Taylor vs Rak-Su
    Tom Zanetti vs Jayden King
    Astrid Wett vs Keeley
    Halal Ham vs DTG

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    ‘I’m SO much better’ – KSI on a mission to show the world he is superior boxer to YouTube rival Jake Paul

    KSI is on a mission to prove he is a better boxer than arch rival Jake Paul, as talk of a grudge match continues. The British YouTube, rap and celebrity fighting star returned to the ring in August, winning TWO farcical bouts on the same night.
    KSI wants to prove he is a better boxer than Jake PaulCredit: MISFITS BOXING
    Jake Paul and KSI are linked with a 2023 grudge matchCredit: Esther Lin/SHOWTIME
    KSI, 29, is set to fight again at the start of the new year but revealed his ultimate ambition is to settle the score with Paul, 25.
    He said on DAZN: “January, I’ve got a few opponents on my mind.
    “Bro, I just want somebody to fight me, I want someone to properly give me a go.
    “But I’m ready, man. My main goal to come back is to fight Jake Paul. That’s the main reason. That’s always the goal.
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    “Everything else I’m doing is just side quests, it’s just me having fun and showing the world why I’m so much better than Jake Paul.
    “Like SO much better.”
    KSI beat rapper Swarmz, 25, and so-called pro boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda, 23, on his comeback night.
    Paul returns himself on October 29 in Arizona, against UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47.
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    It will also be his first opponent to hold a recognised boxing record, with Silva 4-1 in the ring.
    Paul has previously beaten KSI’s friend “AnEsonGib”, ex-NBA player Nate Robinson, 38, as well as retired UFC pair Ben Askren, 38 and Tyron Woodley, 40.
    The American wants to avenge the loss his brother Logan, 27, suffered to KSI in their 2019 rematch, a year after drawing.
    And according to KSI’s manager Mams Taylor, Paul could get his wish next year.
    Taylor told Christian HD: “As long as there’s no f***ery on the contracts, 2023 that fight will happen.
    “Guaranteed as much as you can guarantee. I can guarantee from our side, yes.”
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    Floyd Mayweather claims he was paid $1m just to hold TALKS for Deji fight as boxing legend and YouTuber face off

    FLOYD MAYWEATHER claimed he was paid $1million just to hold TALKS about an exhibition with YouTuber Deji. The boxing legend faces the brother of KSI on November 13 in Dubai at the Coca-Cola Arena.
    Floyd Mayweather ahead of his exhibition with DejiCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    Mayweather, who said he made $20million for his last exhibition, expects to make eight-figures again.
    And that was after being transferred $1m just to discuss the possibility of returning for another fight.
    Mayweather told FightHype: “I said, ‘I’m not getting on the phone unless we know the numbers before we can talk.’
    “They said, ‘We’ll get you on the phone.’ They wired me $1million. I got on the phone ASAP. I said, ‘What’s going on?’
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    “They said, ‘We want you with a YouTuber.’ I said, ‘Let’s make it happen.'”
    Mayweather, 45, officially retired in 2017 after beating UFC superstar Conor McGregor, 34.
    But he has boxed in four exhibitions since, most recently against MMA fighter Mikuru Asakura, 30, which he won in two rounds in September.
    That followed after facing featherweight kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa, 24, YouTuber Logan Paul, 27, and ex-sparring partner Don Moore.

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    Mayweather’s latest will come against Deji, 25, who won his first fight in August, stopping American Fousey, 32, following three prior defeats.
    The sole victory on his record caught the attention of promotional banner Global Titans, who Mayweather is partnered with.
    And the 50-0 unbeaten icon came face to face with Deji for the first time at a press conference in his Las Vegas gym ahead of their eight-rounder.
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