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    ‘He’s full of s***’ – Conor McGregor blasts Floyd Mayweather’s claims he earned $100m to ‘spar’ YouTuber Logan Paul

    CONOR McGREGOR blasted that Floyd Mayweather was “full of s***” after claiming he made $100million to “spar” Logan Paul. Mayweather made the boast both before and after going the eight-round distance with YouTuber Paul in their June 2021 exhibition.
    Floyd Mayweather beat Conor McGregor in 2017Credit: Getty Images – Getty
    And the boxing legend also said he will be making up to $20m (£18m) for his latest spectacle bout, over the weekend in Japan.
    But McGregor doubted Mayweather’s maths and jibed not since their 2017 fight has the American seen such a payday.
    In a now-deleted tweet, he wrote: “He also said he made 100m to spar the Logan guy yet never made the Forbes list top 100.
    “He hasn’t cleared 20 million in 1 full year since 2017. When we fought the last time. Otherwise he’d have been on the list.
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    “He hasn’t made the list since 2017. In other words he’s full of s***.”
    Mayweather and Paul sold over 1million pay-per-views for their bout, priced at $50, meaning $50m (£45m) was generated at the box office.
    And the 50-0 icon also claimed he made $30m (£27m) in sponsorships on his trunks alone, although his overall purse was never confirmed.
    Mayweather is said to have made almost $300m (£270m) the night he beat McGregor, 34, in ten rounds.
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    It also signalled the end of his career as a professional fighter but the Hall of Famer has boxed in three exhibitions since.
    He beat featherweight kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa, 24, in 2018, faced Paul last year and then dominated ex-sparring partner Don Moore in May.
    Mayweather returns against MMA star Mikuru Asakaura, 30, and is in talks with YouTuber Deji, 25, for a November exhibition in Dubai.
    He then wants to rematch McGregor in 2023 at the 70,000-seat Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas and for no less than $100m (£90m).
    Mayweather told TMZ Sports: “Hopefully me and Conor McGregor can lock up in 2023 in a real fight.
    “If the price is right, of course, they already talked to me about the number that I’m going to receive, and of course, it’s nine figures.
    “You know we gotta start at least $100 million for Floyd Mayweather. I’m always the A-side. My philosophy is ‘never stop getting it.’
    “But if I’m not taking any bodily harm or if I’m not taking any abuse, then I can go out there, have fun and entertain the people.”
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    Floyd Mayweather appears to not know next opponent Deji as he confirms fight with KSI’s brother

    FLOYD MAYWEATHER has confirmed that he will fight YouTuber Deji in November, despite not knowing who he is.On Wednesday, the former world champion, 45, revealed that he had agreed to the exhibition bout which is due to take place in November.
    Mayweather claims he doesn’t know who his next opponent isCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    Deji (R) won his most recent against Fousey (L) last monthCredit: Getty
    But, he claimed that he has no idea who his opponent actually is.
    When speaking to TMZ Sports about his upcoming fights, the Michigan-born boxer said: “I’ve got one with the guy Deji.
    “I want to make sure I’m saying it right, it’s Deji right?
    “We will be doing an exhibition in Dubai at the Coca-Cola Arena, that is in November.”
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    Although he claims that he is still unsure of who Deji is, Mayweather and his team have reportedly been in talks with the YouTube star for weeks in an attempt to secure the fight.
    Deji, 25, recently defeated American YouTuber Fousey, 32, at the O2 Arena in London.
    It marked his first boxing win following three successive losses against Jake Paul, Alex Wassabi and Vinnie Hacker.
    He is now preparing to face the self-proclaimed Best Ever in a highly-anticipated exhibition in the Middle East.
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    First though, Mayweather is set to face MMA star Mikuru Asakura, 30, in an exhibition on Sunday.
    It will be his fourth bout since retiring professionally in 2017.
    He is also in talks with Conor McGregor over a potential rematch after defeating the ex-UFC star five years ago. More

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    Sidemen Charity Match 2022 – Who is playing? Noah Beck to Logan Paul confirmed as players for HUGE match at The Valley

    LOGAN PAUL and KSI – along with other social media stars – are set to compete in the Sidemen Charity Football Match.The game takes place on Saturday at 3pm in Charlton Athletic’s ground The Valley, which has a capacity of 27,111 and is already sold out.
    KSI and Logan Paul are set to compete in the Sidemen Charity Football MatchCredit: Matchroom Boxing USA
    KSI and Logan Paul used to be rivals but recently became friendsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    KSI will lead his fellow Sidemen members Josh Bradley, Simon Minter, Tobi Brown, Ethan Payne, Vikram Barn and Harry Lewis against a selection of YouTube All Stars.
    The YouTube star’s former rival and now friend Paul will also be in action.
    The WWE star will be joined by AnEsonGib, Noah Beck, Chunkz and LazarBeam.
    There are reportedly some further additions for this charity football match.
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    Cal the Dragon, ChrisMD, MrBeast, iShowSpeed, Niko, Deji, Yung Filly, JiDion, Harry Pinero, Randolph, Castro, Karl Jacobs, Manny and Calfreezy are also added.
    Mark Goldbridge and F2 Freestyler Billy Wingrove are set to feature as each team’s managers.
    The game will be broadcast to watch LIVE on the Sidemen YouTube channel.
    And Paul as well as KSI will be given a shot at a professional football career, it seems.
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    Crawley Town chiefs have announced that they will be sending scouts to watch the game.
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    KSI predicts 2MILLION viewers for Sidemen Charity Match after YouTuber sells out the Valley

    KSI reckons 2 MILLION people will watch his Sidemen Charity Match – more than the average viewing figures for a Premier League game. The match, which will take place this Saturday, has long been SOLD OUT at the Charlton Athletic’s 27,000 seater stadium The Valley.
    KSI reckons 2million people could watch the Sidemen Charity MatchCredit: Getty
    Following his YouTube success KSI has made a successful career in both music and boxingCredit: Getty
    And now the YouTube sensation predicts at least 2m people will tune in for the event which will be streamed live on YouTube.
    On his Twitter page he said: “I’m guessing…Over 2 million concurrent viewers for the Sidemen Charity Match this Saturday.”
    In the 2019/20 season, viewing figures for an average Premier League game on Sky Sports amounted to 1.9m.
    However, this figure fails to account for more people watching in pubs and bars and at friends’ houses.
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    A record-breaking 380 matches were broadcast throughout the season too, but just 42 of these games generated 2m views.
    The Sidemen Charity Match is occurring for the first time in four years, with the Covid-19 pandemic making such a event difficult to arrange.
    But this Saturday will play host to a number of huge internet stars.
    KSI’s rival-turned-business partner Logan Paul will be playing at the game, along with the six other members of the Sidemen; Simon Minter, Josh Bradley, Tobi Brown, Ethan Payne, Vikram Barn and Harry Lewis.
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    TikTok star Noah Beck as well as Soccer Aid star Chunkz will also be there.
    Popular streamer IShowSpeed has also arrived in the UK ahead of his appearance.
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    KSI and Logan Paul will be given shot at professional football career with top scouts to watch Sidemen Charity Match

    CRAWLEY TOWN chiefs have announced that they will be sending scouts to watch the Sidemen charity match on Saturday.The game – which is set to take place at The Valley – will see KSI’s world-renowned Sidemen group take on a selection of YouTube Allstars including Soccer Aid sensation Noah Beck.
    KSI will be appearing with the SidemenCredit: Getty
    Logan Paul is also confirmed to be playingCredit: Getty
    Noah Beck will look to impress again following his Soccer Aid appearanceCredit: Getty
    Set to appear are the seven original members of the Sidemen including Josh Bradley, Simon Minter, Tobi Brown, KSI, Ethan Payne, Vikram Barn and Harry Lewis.
    Logan Paul will also be in attendance with AnEsonGib, LazarBeam, Chunkz, Cal the Dragon and MrBeast.
    A sold-out crowd of 27,000 fans will take to the stands at Charlton’s home stadium this weekend while millions more are expected to watch an official livestream.
    But, among the crowd will be a selection of scouts from League Two side Crawley Town.
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    The club have announced that scouts will be on hand to “evaluate” participating players.
    Chiefs are also looking to potentially recruit new talent to join the team in training and in the dugout for an upcoming FA Cup first round clash.
    Crawley manager Kevin Betsy is in support of the initiative.
    He told the club’s official website: “When we step on the pitch on 5 November, our only goal is to win the match and advance to the next round.
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    “The FA Cup is a historic competition that is incredibly meaningful to our club, our players and our fans, and we’re looking forward to doing everything we can to make a deep run this season.
    “However, the unique rules of this competition give us a chance to try something different, and we’re looking forward to potentially welcoming some new faces to the team.
    “It’s fairly unlikely that they’ll get on the pitch unless the game is already well in hand, but we’re excited to add some fresh blood to our training sessions and in the dugout — and hopefully bring some new fans to the club in the process.”
    This won’t be the first time Crawley recruit a celebrity.
    In 2020 the Reds signed reality TV star Mark Wright on a short-term contract.
    But, the 35-year-old was released after just six months because the club rejected the opportunity to extend his deal.
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    Floyd Mayweather CONFIRMS November exhibition with YouTuber Deji and will rematch Conor McGregor ‘if the price is right’

    FLOYD MAYWEATHER has CONFIRMED he will fight YouTuber Deji in a shock exhibition bout in Dubai – before eyeing a rematch with Conor McGregorThe boxing legend has spoken out for the first time since it emerged he was in talks with Deji, brother of social media sensation KSI.
    Floyd Mayweather has confirmed he will fight YouTuber Deji in an exhibition bout in DubaiCredit: Sean Michael Ham/Mayweather Promotions
    YouTuber Fousey was beaten by DejiCredit: Misfits Boxing
    Now, Mayweather has revealed he WILL face Deji in the Middle East, set for November 13 after returning over the weekend in Japan.
    He told TMZ Sports: “This Saturday – which in Japan – will be Sunday, I have an exhibition against a helluva fighter from Japan.
    “I think he’s big in UFC and big on YouTube, so in the US, that will be Saturday but Japan it will be Sunday.
    “And then I got one with the guy Deji – I want to make sure that his name is right – Deji, right?
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    “Yes, Deji. We will be doing an exhibition in Dubai at the Coca-Cola Arena and that is in November.”
    Deji, 25, most recently beat American Fousey, 32, which followed on a run of THREE losses.
    It has somehow put him in line to face the self-proclaimed Best Ever, 45, in the Middle East.
    Mayweather himself returns on the weekend in Japan in a three-round exhibition against MMA star Mikuru Asakura, 30.
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    It will be his fourth exhibition since retiring professionally in 2017 after beating ex-UFC champion McGregor, 34.
    Mayweather has faced featherweight kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa, 24, Logan Paul, 27, and ex-sparring partner Don Moore.
    But he could return for the first time to defend his historic 50-0 record amid talks for a rematch with McGregor.
    He said: “Yes, it came to my attention. They talked about it being in Vegas, at the Allegiant Stadium.
    “They talked about it being at the Allegiant Stadium. But if I’m not mistaken, Conor still has a problems with his leg.
    “If it’s going to happen, it’s going to happen in 2023, not 2022.
    Yes, Deji. We will be doing an exhibition in Dubai at the Coca-Cola Arena and that is in November.Floyd Mayweather
    “So this year I got an exhibition this Saturday, which will be in the US and once again it’s Sunday in Japan.
    “Then after that in November I’ve got another exhibition in Dubai at the Coca-Cola Arena.
    “And then hopefully me and Conor McGregor can lock up again in 2023, in a real fight actually.”
    Mayweather has not fought in a sanctioned bout since stopping McGregor, 34, in ten rounds, earning almost £300m in the process.
    And he would demand a similar payday if he is to give his Irish rival a crack at his undefeated streak again.
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    Mayweather said: “If the price is right. Of course, they already talked to me about the number that I’m going to receive.
    “Of course, it’s nine-figures and probably – I don’t want to say huge in the nine-figures – but we have to at least start at $100million for Floyd Mayweather.”
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    Meet Logan Paul’s girlfriend Nina Agdal, Leonardo DiCaprio’s supermodel ex who YouTuber has problems kissing

    LOGAN PAUL usually keeps his relationships private – but he has admitted to having problems with KISSING girlfriend Nina Agdal due to a gurgling noise in his throat. The 27-year-old has reportedly been dating Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue model Nina since June.
    Reports suggest Nina Agdal and Logan Paul have been dating since JuneCredit: Getty
    Nina Agdal is a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue modelCredit: @ninaagdal
    Nina Agdal has dated other celebrities before, such as Leonardo Di CaprioCredit: @ninaagdal
    The Dane has been spotted with Logan Paul in Greece and LondonCredit: @ninaagdal
    Logan Paul says he has problems KISSING his model girlfriendCredit: Getty
    And the pair have been spotted together a number of times, whether it be holidaying in Greece or taking a run in London.
    Nina, 30, is the ex of Hollywood megastar Leonardo DiCaprio, who she dated for a year.
    But despite usually keeping details of his relationships a secret, Paul has admitted to having intimacy problems with his new model girlfriend.
    Paul says a gurgling noise in his throat makes him “pull back” when KISSING Nina and it happens “an uncomfortable amount of times”.
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    He said on his Impaulsive podcast: “It wasn’t quite, (gurgles) excuse me.
    “So that happens to my throat from time to time. It’s become a huge sticking point in my relationship.
    “I’ll be kissing my girlfriend and I’ll pull back, and I won’t move my mouth and you’ll hear (makes a gurgling noise).”
    He added: “But it happens an uncomfortable amount of times.”
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    Paul is incredibly wealthy and has his fingerprints all over a number of money-making ideas.
    The Ohio-born internet sensation tried professional boxing and even fought the legendary Floyd Mayweather.
    And he is even tearing it up as a wrestler for WWE.
    Paul will challenge undisputed world heavyweight champion Roman Reigns at Crown Jewel.
    It’s only set to be Paul’s third match in pro wrestling but he has earned it with his stunning displays so far.
    Like boyfriend Paul, Nina has deep pockets too.
    According to Celebrity Net Worth, Nina is worth an eye-watering £10.5million.
    Nina often posts her jet-setting adventures to her Instagram page.
    She also isn’t shy to set pulses racing with some revealing pictures.
    Nina Agdal is reportedly worth just over £10mCredit: @ninaagdal
    A ‘gurgling’ noise in Logan Paul’s throat makes him feel uncomfortable with kissing the 30-year-oldCredit: @ninaagdal
    The Danish model dated Leo DiCaprio for a yearCredit: Splash
    Logan Paul usually keeps his relationships quietCredit: Splash More

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    ‘I was surprised’ – Floyd Mayweather’s uncle questions boxing legend’s decision to fight Deji instead of brother KSI

    FLOYD MAYWEATHER has been questioned by his uncle Jeff for choosing to fight Deji and not KSI. The boxing legend is in talks to face YouTuber Deji on November 13 in Dubai.
    Floyd Mayweather has been questioned by his uncle for choosing to fight Deji and not KSICredit: Reuters
    KSI pictured with his brother Deji
    But his own uncle Jeff was left stunned that Mayweather did not opt to face his brother, social media sensation, rapper and celebrity boxer KSI.
    He told FightHype: “Any fight that Floyd’s in is big.
    “But it’s funny because some guy reached out to me on social media and said, ‘You nephew’s fighting Deji.’
    “I said, ‘I don’ think so.’ I mean, I was surprised to hear it because I didn’t think Deji was big enough.
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    “If you’re going to fight Deji, why not fight KSI instead? That makes more sense, that gives you a whole bunch more fans.
    “KSI is like the Paul brothers, basically you’re getting one of the ultimate guys in YouTube.”
    KSI, 29, trained with Jeff for his rematch win over Logan Paul, 27, in 2019 which came after they drew a year later.
    The Londoner returned in August after three years out and beat rapper Swarmz, 25, and Mexican boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda, 23, on the same night.
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    On the undercard, Deji, 25, beat American Fousey, 32, which followed on a run of THREE losses.
    It has somehow put him in line to face Mayweather, 45, in the Middle East.
    Jeff said: “I think Floyd will have to carry Deji for the fight to end with both guys standing on their feet.
    “I think if Floyd really goes out there, he’ll be in trouble.”
    Mayweather himself returns on the weekend in Japan in a three-round exhibition against MMA star Mikuru Asakura, 30.
    It will be his fourth exhibition since retiring professionally in 2017 after beating ex-UFC champion Conor McGregor, 34.
    Mayweather has faced featherweight kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa, 24, Paul, 27, and ex-sparring partner Don Moore.
    Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Mikuru Asakura ahead of their exhibitionCredit: Getty More