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    Watch ‘worst offside call in history of football’ with players left stunned and fans fuming

    POPULAR YouTube team Hashtag United were denied three valuable points following one of the WORST offside calls in the history of football.The 11th placed Isthmian League North Division side were taken on Stowmarket Town on August 27.
    Okunja was yards behind the initial shot that hit the crossbarCredit: Twitter @SpencerOwen
    The Hashtag ace was on his toes to react to the missCredit: Twitter @SpencerOwen
    The player then controlled the ball and slotted home, thinking he had scored the equaliserCredit: Twitter @SpencerOwen
    The linesman flagged for offsideCredit: Twitter @SpencerOwen
    Stowmarket went into half-time with a one-goal lead.
    But following a rousing team talk at the break, Hashtag upped the tempo and thought they had pulled a goal back.
    Former Love Island contestant, Toby Aromolaran, was played through on goal.
    The No9 saw his effort crash off the crossbar and fall to team-mate Eman Okunja, who swept the rebound home.
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    But the goal was chalked off for offside, which has been branded one of the worst calls by viewers.
    Okunja was a number of yards behind team-mate Aromolaran as the shot was taken.

    A Twitter user responded: “That’s absolutely shocking unless I’m missing something.”
    Another said: “That’s got to be the worst call for offside I’ve ever seen! What was this Lino even watching.”
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    YouTuber and Hashtag owner, Spencer Owen, says he hasn’t publicly criticised decisions made by officials in the five years of him being involved with the club in non-league.
    However, he says “mistakes this blatant are simply not acceptable”.
    He tweeted: “1st time I’ve done something like this in 5 years of non-league & I’d never name anyone directly.
    “But people need to realise there’s a lot of resource, time, effort, money that goes into running these teams at this level.
    “Mistakes this blatant are simply not acceptable.”
    Thankfully for Hashtag, they managed to pull a goal back, sharing the points with their opponents. More

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    Floyd Mayweather will fight MMA star and YouTuber Mikuru Asakuru in September as boxing legend, 45, continues comeback

    FLOYD MAYWEATHER will take on MMA fighter and popular YouTuber Mikuru Asakura in his latest exhibition fight.The 50-0 boxing great, 45, has fought in three exhibition fights since his 2017 retirement.
    Mayweather will face Asakura on September 25Credit: Reuters
    Money will face Japanese MMA fighter Asakura at the Saitama Super ArenaCredit: GETTY
    Mayweather was last in action in May against former sparring partner MooreCredit: AFP
    They came against featherweight kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa, 23, YouTuber Logan Paul, 27, and ex-sparring partner Don Moore.
    But it has been announced Mayweather will now take on popular Japan MMA fighter and YouTuber Asakura, 30, inside the squared circle.
    The fight will take place on September 25 inside the Saitama Super Arena.
    Rizin Fighting Federation featherweight Asakura is confident he can beat Mayweather.
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    The 16-3 fighter said: “My name is Mikuru Asakura and I’ll be fighting Floyd Mayweather.
    “I’m an MMA fighter but I’m going to use this opportunity and I’m going to use him to raise my name and value internationally.
    “I’m going to win this fight.”
    Mayweather is enjoying entertaining people “from all walks of life” and says his “legacy is already engraved in stone”.
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    He said: “My legacy is already engraved in stone, like I said before.
    “But it’s still great just to go around the world and entertain people from all walks of life.
    “I’m pretty sure he’s gonna come out and give his best, like any and every guy, but I’ve seen every style, so, my job is just to go out there, be me, have fun and do what I do best.
    “September we’re going to have fun and entertain people.
    “I’m Floyd Mayweather to him. He’s just another opponent to me.” More

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    KSI vs Tommy Fury tale of the tape: How Love Island star and YouTuber compare ahead of celebrity fight

    KSI appears ready to turn his attention to Tommy Fury in what would be a massive celebrity dust-up. The YouTuber returned to the ring last weekend after three years out and made up for lost time by winning TWICE in one night.

    Whereas Fury is yet to follow up on his most recent win in April following yet another cancelled grudge match with Jake Paul.
    KSI named the 2019 Love Islander on his five-man hit-list, saying: “Tommy Fury – I want a piece of that.”
    To which Fury responded: “You know where to find me.”
    So here, SunSport looks at how the the two compare.
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    KSI, 29, first boxed in February 2018 beating online rival Joe Weller, 26, in three rounds of their white collar bout.
    In the same year, he then drew with Logan Paul, 27, in a similar exhibition bout before the pair rematched in 2019.
    They controversially turned professional, meaning the head guards came off and KSI went on to win by split-decision.
    The social media sensation then took a break from boxing to focus on music, releasing two albums and headlining at the likes of Wembley.
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    But KSI trained in secret at the London Shootfighters gym and went on to announce a fight with Alex Wassabi, who beat his brother in March.
    Wassabi would later pull out, causing KSI to turn to rap rival Swarmz, real name Brandon Scott, who had never boxed before.
    The uproar among fans was so bad that KSI took the unprecedented step of arranging two fights on the same night.

    He went on to beat Swarmz in two mismatched rounds at the start of the night and then stopped Mexican pro boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda in three.
    KSI is eyeing a super-fight with Logan’s brother Jake but wants to build his momentum back steadily.
    Jake, 25, was twice signed to fight Fury, 23, but the Brit first pulled out in December after suffering an injured rib.
    He returned by beating Pole Daniel Bocianski, 27, on the undercard of brother Tyson’s Wembley knockout against Dillian Whyte.
    “I’m definitely down to fight Tommy Fury, one hundred per cent.
    Fury was then rescheduled his headline bout against Jake on August 6 but he was withdrawn again, this time amid a US visa issue.
    His next fight is yet to be confirmed, although the unbeaten prospect is training again.
    With eight professional wins, he has over double the experience that KSI does, who only started training less than five years ago.
    But the pair are the same height and near enough in weight.
    Although Fury was have an 80in reach which is four inches more than KSI’s.
    KSI had hinted he could face Fury before his return, stating to talkSPORT: “I’m definitely down to fight Tommy Fury, one hundred per cent.
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    “I don’t want to say too much, but for me that could make sense for my next fight after the 27th.
    “There’s obviously other names, but Tommy Fury is one of the names.”
    Luis Alcaraz Pineda was the first of two opponents KSI beatCredit: Getty
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    Jake Paul, 25, set to fight Anderson Silva, 48, next despite YouTuber’s coach slamming idea of bout with UFC legend

    JAKE PAUL is set to announce UFC legend Anderson Silva as his next opponent in October. The YouTuber-turned prizefighter was due to return on August 6 until suffering two fight cancelations.
    Jake Paul knocked out Tyron Woodley in his last fightCredit: Amanda Westcott
    Anderson Silva is set to fight Jake Paul in OctoberCredit: Getty
    But Paul has reacted fast by scheduling his comeback fight just two months later, which is widely reported to be against Silva.
    YouTube reporter Keemstar was first to break the news, with TMZ Sports since following up.
    Further reports add the fight will be on October 29, headlining on ShowTime pay-per-view Stateside.
    Silva, 48, was released by the UFC in 2020 following five losses in six bouts, three of which on the spin.
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    But he has made a successful transition to boxing, having already had a 1-1 record in the ring.
    Silva beat former middleweight world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 36, in June 2021 then knocked out ex-UFC champ Tito Ortiz, 47, in September.
    He will become Paul’s first opponent with a recognised boxing record.
    The American was twice set to fight Tommy Fury, 23, until the Brit pulled out after suffering an injured rib and then over US visa issues.
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    Hasim Rahman Jr, 31, had signed to replace Fury but a weight disagreement with Paul, 25, saw their bout cancelled.
    Paul last fought in December, knocking out Fury’s substitute Tyron Woodley, 40, who he had already beat on points four months earlier.
    That added to KOs over online rival “AnEsonGib”, ex-NBA player Nate Robinson, 38, and retired UFC welterweight Ben Askren, 38.
    Silva was mentioned as a replacement for Fury in August but the idea was publicly slammed by Paul’s coach BJ Flores.
    Flores responded to a fan who said the Brazilian made sense as an opponent, and said: “Does he? 48 year old MMA fighter.”
    Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions banner teased the upcoming fight announcement and labelled him the bookies outsider.
    MVP posted: “@jakepaul will almost certainly be the underdog. He knows that and he wants that.”
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    Meet new West Ham transfer Lucas Paqueta’s stunning Instagram model wife who posts bikini selfies and is YouTuber

    LUCAS PAQUETA’s stunning YouTuber wife will bring some glamour to East London when he plays for West Ham this season.Paqueta became the club’s record signing when he joined for £51million on Monday from Lyon.
    Paqueta will be joined in East London by his wife and kidsCredit: Rex
    Paqueta’s wife Maria has built up a huge crowd of fans on Instagram and YouTubeCredit: https://www.instagram.com/dudafournier/?hl=en
    Her regular bikini snaps have seen her followers on Instagram reach nearly 300kCredit: https://www.instagram.com/dudafournier/?hl=en
    And Maria’s YouTube account has got 8.5k subscribersCredit: https://www.instagram.com/dudafournier/?hl=en
    Paqueta and Maria have two children togetherCredit: https://www.instagram.com/dudafournier/?hl=en
    The midfielder penned a five-year deal with the option of another year.
    He’ll cost the Hammers £36.4m initially plus a bunch of add-ons making up the difference over the coming years.
    And the Brazilian will be accompanied by wife Maria Eduarda Fournier for the switch to England.
    The doting couple tied the knot in 2018, and subsequently had two children Benicio and Filippo, who Maria regularly posts on Instagram.
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    But Paqueta’s not the only star in the household as Maria’s amassed a legion of fans on her Instagram and YouTube accounts.
    When she’s not busy being a wife and mother, Brazilian-born Maria’s constantly uploading content across both mediums.
    Her saucy snaps on Instagram have seen her garner nearly 300,000 followers.
    While her Youtube audience consists of 8,500 subscribers.
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    Maria also seems to be an avid gamer in her spare time as a clip she uploaded to her channel shows her playing the popular video game Call Of Duty: Warzone.
    But Hammers fans can expect to see her in the stands regularly over the course of the Premier League campaign.
    A number of pics on her Instagram account show her at Lyon games cheering on Paqueta with their children in tow. More

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    Who is KSI’s brother Deji?

    DEJI OLATUNJI, better known as YouTube sensation Comedy Shorts Gamer, is used to sharing the spotlight with his older brother KSI.In the first blowout of his career, he stepped out of the shadows in his first boxing win against Fousey on August 27, 2022. Deji Olatunji is one of the UK’s most popular YouTubersCredit: Instagram
    Who is Deji?
    Deji Olatunji, 25, is best known by his YouTube handle Comedy Shorts Gamer, before winning the first boxing match of his career.
    He joined YouTube in December 2011 uploading gameplay videos but has since expanded into challenges and various prank vlogs. His channel has amassed more than 10.6 million subscribers.
    Deji has also co-starred with his brother KSI, whose legal name is Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji, as Freddie in the 2016 comedy Laid in America.
    Deji released his own clothing line, Tank, in late 2014 – the website is currently under maintenance.
    The apparel company is based out of San Francisco, California, and according to the main website page, its “mission [is] to spread love and kindness to as many people, around the world as possible.”
    The site continues: “The best part is that we’re using clothing to do it while giving back along the way. Apparel is literally everywhere, all the time, and we believe love and kindness should be too.
    “Nobody deserves to feel alone in this world … If you believe in love and kindness as much as we believe in you, then together we will change the world!”
    When did he fight Jake Paul?
    Deji squared off in his first-ever amateur boxing fight against fellow YouTuber, Jake Paul, on August 25, 2022, at the Manchester Arena.
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    He ultimately lost the match but told Paul he would be open to fighting again in the future.
    Two days later Deji went up against YouTuber Fousey, earning his first boxing victory since he started competing in 2018.
    Deji responded to the win on Twitter, writing: “I have the best team ever. Daley’s the best boxing coach ever. I have Leon, the best PT in the game. And I have everyone out there showing their love, and that brought me up.”
    He continued: “I want to say thank you to everyone in here, and the millions watching at home as well. Thank you.”
    Fousey responded to the posting, writing: “Congratulations Deji, you’ll hear it from me first, congratulations. You deserved this one.”
    In reaction to Deji’s first win, Paul tweeted: “DEJI IS AN UNDEFEATED PROFESSIONAL BOXER.”
    He is the younger brother of KSICredit: Instagram
    Who is Deji’s brother, KSI?
    Deji’s older brother, Olajide William Olatunji, better known by KSI, is the UK’s biggest YouTuber with over 19 million subscribers.
    He first uploaded videos in 2009, posting recordings of himself playing video games, usually FIFA, before uploading them on YouTube.
    His following skyrocketed, reaching over four billion views, and bringing in revenue from YouTube partnership programs.
    He told The Telegraph in a 2014 interview that he wasn’t concerned with the money he receives, saying he has “an agent for that,” adding: “I’m not business-minded.”
    “Fifa is my baby,” he continued. “I have to pinch myself sometimes… I am living a lifestyle most guys my age would love to lead, playing computer games and earning good money.”
    KSI earned an NME Award for Vlogger of the Year in 2016 and has released two EPs as a rapper, with both topping the UK R&B Albums Chart.
    He went on to begin his amateur boxing career in 2018 with a third-round technical knockout victory over fellow YouTube star Joe Weller. More

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    KSI hits ‘HARDER’ than YouTube boxing rival Jake Paul, claims sparring partner who has boxed BOTH

    PROFESSIONAL boxer Muhsin Cason has claimed that KSI boasts heavier hands than his rival Jake Paul.The 28-year-old – brother of former heavyweight world champion Hasim Rahman – knows first hand on the duo’s power having sparred both men.
    KSI won two fights on Saturday in his boxing comeback after nearly three years outCredit: Reuters
    Jake Paul hasn’t fought inside the squared circle since knocking out Tyron Woodley in December 2021Credit: Getty Images – Getty
    Muhsin Cason (right) has claimed that KSI hits harder than Jake PaulCredit: Instagram @themuslimboxer
    Cason, who has won all ten of his fights inside the ring, sparred with KSI in 2019 before the Brit’s points win over Logan Paul.
    And he then traded punches with the Problem Child prior to the American’s knockout victory in his rematch with Tyron Woodley in December 2021.
    Speaking ahead of KSI’s TWO victories against Swarmz and Luis Pineda on Saturday night, Cason lauded his punching power.
    Appearing on a Twitter space with Happy Punch Promotions via the Mirror, he said: “That boy KSI hits hard.
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    “Regardless of how easy I took it on him and how it was training, I got to give to KSI.
    “How about this, KSI hits harder than Jake.
    “He got that African strength, I got to give it to him.”
    Cason, whose nephew Hasim Rahman Jr saw his fight with Jake fall through, then stated how he believes Paul would knock KSI out should they ever come to blows.
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    He bases his opinion on Jake being more experienced inside the ring having won all five of his outings inside the squared circle.
    The cruiserweight remarked: “I’m a keep it honest, I got Jake. KSI is strong as hell, he has a hell of a right hand.
    “So does Jake, but I think Jake has better boxing because he’s been in it longer and has taken it more seriously.
    “I’d go with Jake Paul to beat him by knockout, unless KSI shows some better skills I think that Jake has just surpassed him right now.
    “I’ve seen Jake take a punch where I’m like ‘oh that would have knocked KSI out’ because I have hurt KSI with a punch. I don’t that KSI has a chin like that.
    “Jake’s got heart, KSI has heart too and I’m not taking anything anyway from him. Both of them have come into the sport and been on a stage bigger than a lot of us [professionals].” More

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    YouTube star King Kenny left in shock after being handed controversial win over FaZe Sensei on KSI undercard

    YOUTUBE star King Kenny was left in disbelief after winning his showdown with fellow content creator FaZe Sensei.The pair clashed on the undercard of KSI’s back-to-back bouts with Swarmz and Luis Pineda on Saturday night.
    King Kenny locked horns with FaZe Sensei at The O2 Arena on Saturday nightCredit: GETTY
    FaZe landed the heavier and more attractive shots but ended up losing the fightCredit: REX
    Kenny was left in shock after the judges awarded him a majority decision victoryCredit: GETTY
    King Kenny – real name Kenny Ojuederie – turned in a better display than he did in his first fight against Temperrr, although he did suffer an early knockdown in the boxing bout.
    Kenny cut a dejected figure as the fight went to the judges’ scorecards, although his face lit up when they awarded him a majority decision victory.
    After the fight, a shocked Kenny tweeted: “LMAO I honestly thought it was a draw.”
    Irate fans of Sensei claimed the fight was “rigged”, a notion Kenny addressed on Twitter.
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    The musician added: “Another overturn incoming.”
    A dejected Sensei was quick to lament his lack of activity after the fight.
    He told SecondsOut: “I don’t really know it was hard when you are fighting to decide.
    “I knew it was close and I didn’t think I was active enough and Kenny had a great jab.
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    “I did land a standing eight count and some big shots but he was there the whole time so I wasn’t surprised it was close.
    “When it is close you can’t leave it to the judges.
    “I would have been more active but his jab was great and he always had an answer and he did a good job of keeping me away.
    “He was doing a great job of keeping the distance from me and he was certainly ready.” More