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    KSI looks dapper in suit and hat as he and Sidemen stars Tobi Brown, Joshua Bradley and Vikram Barn watch West Ham clash

    YOUTUBE sensation KSI dressed up sharply as he and his fellow Sidemen stars watched West Ham’s clash against Crystal Palace. A late Michael Olise strike put on a dramatic finish to the game as The Eagles took all three points back to South London.
    KSI appeared to be enjoying his time in the suitCredit: Rex
    The Sidemen group posed for a photo next to West Ham icon Carlton ColeCredit: Rex
    The group also held custom-made shirts, each with their own gimmicksCredit: Rex
    Seemingly taking a break from their own jobs as entertainers, four members of the Sidemen were in attendance at the London Stadium.
    And they came suited and booted with a dazzling array of suits and hats.
    KSI, founder of hydration drink PRIME alongside Logan Paul, rocked up in a blue suit with a pink interior paired with a bow tie and hat.
    Tobi Brown, also known as “TBJZL”, went with a more clean and less eye-catching look than his co-star, though that’s not to say it wasn’t as sharp.
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    Tobi was denied the opportunity to make his pro debut in the FA Cup on Saturday after being handed a trial by Crawley.
    However, despite not featuring during the game against Accrington, Tobi and his fellow trialist brothers may still feature for the club in the future.
    Joshua Bradley, who goes by the name “Zerkaa”, countered Tobi and KSI with an appropriate claret suit.
    He was followed in this by Vikram Barn, also known as “Vikkstar”.
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    But while Josh went for a suit with a similarly clean look to Tobi’s, Vik donned a fit blended with some slightly more vibrant diamond shapes.
    The quartet even had time to pose alongside West Ham icon Carlton Cole, which Ethan Payne – one of the group’s missing members – would have loved due to being a fan of the Hammers.
    The Sidemen group is made up of seven members and boasts a following of over 17 million on YouTube making them the UK’s largest YouTube collective.
    Each of them starred in the thrilling Sidemen Charity Match in September, which sold out Charlton’s ground The Valley and had a peak viewing of 2.5m on YouTube. More

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    Floyd Mayweather reveals talks to fight in the UK in February after exhibition British YouTube boxing star Deji

    FLOYD MAYWEATHER has revealed talks to fight in the UK in February after his exhibition with British YouTube boxing star Deji.Mayweather returns to the ring on November 13 in Dubai, against Deji, brother of social media sensation KSI.
    Floyd Mayweather revealed talks to fight in the UK in February
    The boxing legend has had four exhibition bout since officially retiring in 2017 after beating UFC superstar Conor McGregor.
    That has taken him around the Far East, America and now Middle East – but the UK could be next.
    Mayweather, 45, revealed, alongside his promotional partner Keane Anis and Global Titans, that talks are already underway.
    He said: “What’s so great about this fight is, we’re able to come together.
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    “And actually, Keane from FrontRow as well as Global Titans, he spoke to me and what is it February?
    “February we’re looking forward to coming here and putting on an exhibition for the fans in the UK.
    “Because I never got to come over here and actually fight here when I was actively fighting.
    “Hopefully, in February we can come over here and do an exhibition if it’s possible.”
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    Mayweather’s most recent exhibition was against MMA fighter Mikuru Asakura, which he won in two rounds in September.
    That came after facing featherweight kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa, YouTuber Logan Paul and ex-sparring partner Don Moore.
    But he returns at the Coca-Cola Arena next weekend against Deji, 25, who in August claimed his only win in four fights.
    Floyd Mayweather and Deji ahead of their exhibitionCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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    ‘Don’t hate me cause you ain’t me’ – Nate Diaz hits back at Michael Bisping after UFC legend backs Jake Paul in fight

    NATE DIAZ brutally fired back at Michael Bisping after he was picked to LOSE against Jake Paul. Diaz is linked with a boxing match against YouTuber-turned prizefighter Paul.
    Nate Diaz brutally fired back at Michael Bisping
    Jake Paul after beating UFC legend Anderson SilvaCredit: Reuters
    And UFC legend Bisping backed the American social media sensation to win, drawing a furious reaction.
    Dia, 37, posted a picture of Bisping getting knocked out by Dan Henderson in their 2009 fight.
    And he captioned it: “The only fight I ever saw by this goofy f*****. Don’t hate me cause you ain’t me MB.”
    Diaz was ringside to watch Paul beat UFC icon Anderson Silva, 47, to go 6-0 and secure the most credible win of his career.
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    It has paved the way for the pair to potentially meet in the ring later next year.
    And Bisping has hedged his bets on Paul, who has formerly beaten ex-UFC pair Ben Askren, 38, and Tyron Woodley, 40.
    He said on his YouTube channel: “Listen, with boxing gloves on, I don’t think it will be a good idea for Nate Diaz.
    “Nate Diaz was a tremendous mixed martial artist. He beat some phenomenal people, had a tremendous career. He lost some fights and he won a lot of fights.
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    “The jiu-jitsu would be gone, the kicking game is gone, the general craftsmanship and the gameplans and the adversity of attacks, punches, kicks, knees, elbows, strangles, chokeholds, triangles, takedowns, you name it.
    “That’s what Diaz could do. Those are the advantages he’d have over a Jake Paul.”
    Bisping, 43, added: “If he was to fight Jake Paul and at that weight, 200 pounds or 196 pounds, whatever weight they want to come in at, I don’t think it would go very well for Nate Diaz.”
    Nate Diaz was at Jake Paul’s fight eventCredit: Getty Images – Getty
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    Manny Pacquiao vs DK Yoo: Date, UK start time, live stream, undercard for clash in Korea

    MANNY PACQUIAO returns to the ring as he faces Korean YouTuber DK Yoo before the end of the year.Pacman will be looking forward to what should be a fairly simple affair in the exhibition match against DK Yoo.
    A hologram version of Manny Pacquiao faced off against DK YooCredit: Getty
    His opponent, a martial artist, has a clean record and is yet to make his boxing debut.
    He will do this stepping into the ring against one of the most dangerous men to grace the sport.
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    When is Pacquiao vs. DK Yoo?
    The fight is set to take place on Saturday, December 10 in Korea, Sunday, December 11 UK Time.
    The event will be live from Korea International Exhibition Center in Goyang, South Korea.
    30,000 spectators are expected to be in attendance on the night and the bout is expected to last a maximum of six rounds.
    The event will take place just under a month after Pacquiao’s previous rival Floyd Mayweather has an exhibition of his own, against YouTuber Deji.
    DK Yoo has over 600,000 subscribers on YouTubeCredit: Getty
    What live stream is Pacquiao vs. DK Yoo on?
    Pacquiao vs DK Yoo has currently only been revealed to be shown on FITE.tv for now.
    The price to watch is advertised as $19.99, the equivalent of £17.90.
    It remains to be seen as to which British broadcaster will pick up the bout.
    Who is fighting on the undercard?
    So far, there is no confirmed undercard for the event.
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    What has been said?
    Speaking at a press conference in Seoul, Pacquiao said: “I’m very thankful for this opportunity and excited for the exhibition.
    “The fight is real. We will try to knock each other out. That’s why we need to work hard.”
    Posting on Instagram, DK Yoo opened up on his game plan stating: “I’ll win with the jab against Pacquiao.” More

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    ‘We got a couple of names’ – Jake Paul already in talks for next fight as coach teases boxing and MMA opponents

    JAKE PAUL already has “a couple of names’ lined up for his next outing to the ring.The YouTuber turned boxer stretched his professional record to a perfect 6-0 last weekend with a unanimous decision victory over UFC legend Anderson Silva.
    Jake Paul stretched his perfect record to 6-0 with a win over MMA great Anderson SilvaCredit: Rex
    Paul is itching to get back inside the ring and is already eyeing opponents for next yearCredit: REUTERS
    Tommy Fury is in contention to face Paul early next yearCredit: BT SPORT
    Former UFC star Nate Diaz is also in the running to face The Problem ChildCredit: GETTY
    Paul, 25, is eager to get back into the ring as soon as possible next year, so much so his team have already started eyeing up opponents.
    During an appearance on The MMA Hour, head coach BJ Flores said: “We got a couple of names that we’re looking at.
    “And that’s all I can say about it.
    “Jake wants the biggest names, the biggest challenges and he deserves those types of fights.
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    “He’s taken care of these guys. He’s paying these guys. Well, he’s given them full training camps.
    “He’s letting these guys really come in the best version of themselves.
    “There’s boxers on there. There’s a couple of MMA fighters too. That would make sense too.”
    Tommy Fury and former UFC star Nate Diaz are the frontrunners to face Problem Child Paul next year.
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    Paul and Fury have twice been scheduled to face one another but have yet to share the ring.
    Injury and illness to Fury – the younger brother of WBC heavyweight king Tyson – scuppered the pair’s first scheduled meeting last December.
    Visa issues for Love Islander Fury laid waste to their rescheduled rumble last December, which both men are seemingly keen to re-book.
    MMA great Diaz alluded to a switch to the boxing world after seeing out his UFC contract last month.
    And Paul is confident he’d mop the floor with the Stockton slugger, saying during an appearance on The MMA Hour: “I’ll be down.
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    “I just beat one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time.
    “Nate Diaz is easy work. Anderson Silva is way more difficult than Nate Diaz.” More

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    Tyson Fury reveals he’s not a fan of YouTube boxing and says he ‘sees real fights at Morecambe boozers’

    TYSON FURY says he’s not a fan of YouTube boxing – and has seen better fights down his local pub. The WBC heavyweight champion has praised the likes of KSI and Jake Paul for their crossover impact on the younger set of fans.
    Tyson Fury revealed he is not a fan of YouTube boxing
    True Geordie with YouTube boxer KSICredit: Reuters
    And his younger brother Tommy, 23, still remains linked with a celebrity grudge match against American Paul, 25.
    But despite his admiration, Fury has no interest in the influencer fight scene.
    He told True Geordie: “I’m busy in training for a real fight so I don’t watch all that YouTube stuff.
    “Not that I’ve got anything against it, I think it’s great for the sport and the people who do it.
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    “[It’s] great for everybody but it’s not my cup of tea. If I want to see a real fight, I go down to a Morecambe boozer on a Friday night and I watch a fight.”
    Fury, 34, returns on December 3 in a trilogy bout against Derek Chisora, 38, the man he beat in 2011 and 2014.
    And podcast host True Geordie – real name Brian Davis – criticised the bout, due to the one-sided nature of the first two.
    It led to Fury fuming: “No matter what you say, or what people like you want to say, about Derek Chisora, he’s achieved more in boxing and in fighting than 10 man like you could ever achieve.
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    “So I’m not just gonna let you sit here and slate somebody whose fought the best fighters of this era just because he’s lost a few fights.”
    He then raged: “I think your a t****r you little t**spot and I won’t be doing anymore interviews with you.
    “You little t**spot bearded-bald-headed t****r. Kiss my b***s… You little s**thouse.”
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    Jake Paul backed to BEAT Nate Diaz by UFC legend Michael Bisping… who laughs off YouTuber’s callout of Canelo Alvarez

    JAKE PAUL has sensationally been backed to BEAT Nate Diaz by Michael Bisping. UFC legend Bisping, admitted he was wrong to dismiss Paul ahead of his fight against Anderson Silva – which Paul won via a unanimous points victory.
    Jake Paul defeated Anderson Silva on pointsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    He then called out ex-UFC champ Nate DiazCredit: Getty
    Michael Bisping revealed his thoughts on that potential boutCredit: Rex
    And following the fight the YouTuber-turned-boxer was quick to call out potential opponents for his next fight.
    MMA stars Canelo Alvarez and Nate Diaz are both in his sights, with the latter in attendance for Paul’s victory.
    A melee ensued backstage involving Diaz, with the 37-year-old filmed slapping a member of Paul’s entourage before being asked to leave the arena.
    But speaking on his YouTube channel, Bisping warned ex-UFC Champ Diaz that a boxing fight at Paul’s weight would not end well for him.
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    He explained: “The majority of Nate Diaz’s fights have happened at 155(lbs), he was a lightweight.
    “Then he went up to Welterweight 170lbs and he went 5-5, the only knockout he got was against Rory Markham in 2010. With boxing gloves on I don’t think it will be a good idea for Nate Diaz.
    “Nate Diaz was a tremendous mixed martial artist. He beat some phenomenal people and had a tremendous career, you know he lost some fights and he won a lot of fights.
    “The Jiu Jitsu would be gone, the kicking game is gone, just the general craftmanship and the game plans and the adversity of attacks; punches, kicks, knees, elbows, strangles, chokeholds, triangles, takedowns you name it, that’s what Diaz can do.
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    “Those are the advantages that he has over Jake Paul.
    “If he was to fight Jake Paul and at that weight; 200lbs, 196lbs whatever they want to come in at – I don’t think it would go very well for Nate Diaz.”
    While Bisping admitted he was wrong to dismiss Paul’s chances of beating Silva, he firmly told him to cool his interest in a fight with Alvarez.
    He said: “I’m just going to say slow your roll on that one.
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    “Number one the fight is never gonna happen, secondly, shoot your shot.
    “God bless him but he’s never gonna fight or beat Canelo Alvarez.” More

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    KSI’s Sidemen star Tobi Brown and Youtuber Manny Brown in Crawley training ahead of FA Cup tie against Accrington

    CRAWLEY have released pictures of Sidemen star Tobi Brown following his training session with the club. The League Two side announced last week they would be giving trials to Tobi and his brothers Manny and Jed Brown with a view to appearing in their FA Cup clash against Accrington on November 5.
    Tobi Brown was put through his paces during his training session with CrawleyCredit: BackGrid
    The YouTuber spoke highly of his new Crawley team-matesCredit: BackGrid
    And following the session on Tuesday, the club have released snaps of them in training.
    Tobi, also known as “TBJZL”, was put through his paces in hopes of impressing and making his FA Cup debut this weekend.
    In an interview with Sky Sports he and his brother admitted the training was a step up.
    The Sidemen star said: “(They have) much quicker pace. Much sharper as well than us, but that’s to be expected when you train everyday.
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    “The fitness was a big factor as well because I was blowing, I was breathing heavy. You know I haven’t played football in two-and-a-half months.
    “These lot (his brothers) were a bit more fit than me because they play a bit more regularly but the level of fitness these boys have and the professionalism they show is crazy.
    “And the best thing about it is they made us feel at home as well… lovely bunch of guys honestly, I can’t speak higher of them.”
    Crawley sent scouts to watch the “Sidemen Charity Match” in September where Tobi and Manny starred – combining for three of the eight goals team Sidemen scored during the 8-7 thriller.
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    The match itself had a peak viewing figure of 2.5million on YouTube, on top of selling out Charlton Athletic’s stadium The Valley.
    Ahead of the trial Tobi, who has almost 5m subscribers on YouTube and followings of 3.9m and 2.7m on Instagram and Twitter respectively, called for “everyone to chill” after backlash following the announcement.
    He said: “Everyone needs to chill though I’m just gonna join in with a training session.
    “I (have) been a football fan my whole life, I know the importance of the FA Cup to players and fans alike so not trying to jeopardize that for anyone.
    “Just putting more eyes on the club and showing support.”
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    If the 29-year-old has impressed interim head coach Lewis Young and the rest of his coaching team, then he may get a cameo off the bench for this weekend’s FA Cup clash.
    The Sidemen group is made up of seven members and is Europe’s largest YouTube collective, with the largest member KSI a pioneer for the rise of YouTube boxing. More