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    ‘He’s unbelievable’ – Anthony Joshua hails YouTuber KSI and admits he is a ‘massive fan’ of social media sensation

    ANTHONY Joshua has revealed he is a “massive fan” of YouTuber and boxer KSI.The former World heavyweight champion praised KSI for the hustle he has put into his career in music, social media and boxing.
    KSI is unbeaten since taking up boxingCredit: Reuters
    Anthony Joshua has been amazed by KSI’s work rate to make the most of his different careersCredit: Getty
    Joshua admitted that he is following the career of the 29-year-old and admirers how he is able to have success in so many different avenues.
    KSI is making his way as a rapper, boxer, entertainer and social media star.
    “He started his career making YouTube gaming videos in his bedroom.
    Joshua told DAZN Boxing’s youtube channel: “He is unbelievable.
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    “I am a massive fan of his and everything he has doing and he is working hard.
    “I know we look at the final product, like when he goes to fight or listen to his music.
    “But there is a lot of planning and execution and time and energy that goes into everything that he is doing.
    “Good on him, I like the hustle. He is someone that is doing music and I want him to keep dabbling with it.
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    “KSI is doing some of the things that I would love to do so I really admire his work rate and achievement.”
    KSI’s manager Mams Taylor recently revealed that he has already lined up his next fight for January 2023.
    Taylor said that Brit will be fighting a “very tough man” whose first name starts with the letter “Z”.
    Joshua on the other hand is due to announce his next opponent after his proposed bout with Tyson Fury collapsed due to contractual issues.
    The 33-year-old is in need of a win as he has lost three of his last five fights, including two in a row to Ukrainian fighter Oleksandr Usyk.
    Joshua lost his WBA, WBO and IBF belts to Usyk and was unable to claim them back in the second fight between the two in August.
    Chris Arreola has called out Joshua and has confirmed that a fight between the two is “in the works.” More

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    Game of Thrones star Hafthor Bjornsson RETIRES from boxing after Eddie Hall fight as Tyson Fury bout collapses

    GAME OF THRONES star Hafthor Bjornsson has retired from boxing after just four fights.Following three low-key exhibition bouts, the 33-year-old Icelandic giant, known as “The Mountain”, beat fellow strongman Eddie Hall by unanimous decision back in March.
    Bjornsson, right, beat Hall in a fight dubbed “The Heaviest Boxing Match in History”Credit: Probellum
    Bjornsson showcased his boxing skill in a dominant win over British strongman HallCredit: Probellum
    He had been heavily linked with a fight against WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury – who even flew to Iceland in August to goad the strongman into a clash.
    But now Bjornsson has confirmed he is hanging up the gloves, claiming he never truly loved the sport.
    Speaking on his YouTube channel, he said: “I’ll admit there was a time when there was talks between Tyson Fury and I, his team and my team, there was build-up but that never went through.
    “Now I’ve made a hard decision and the reason why it took me so long to make this video was because this is actually a very difficult thing to talk about.
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    “I’ve made a decision to move on from boxing, to not compete in boxing again, to say goodbye to boxing and just not fight again.
    “I had a good run, I did it for two-and-a-half years. It was nice to do so, because when I first started I had a lot of people not believing in me.”
    He continued: “I proved a lot of people wrong by working hard and I made some people proud.
    “In reality, the passion was never there, it was all grind as I never really loved the sport.
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    “That’s just the truth, but I have a lot of respect for the sport because I know how much work goes into it.”
    Bjornsson, who won the World’s Strongest Man contest in 2018, will now focus on surpassing a landmark he set three years ago.
    In 2019, the Scandinavian broke the world record for throwing a 25kg weight over a 20-foot-tall bar.
    And speaking about his future, he said: “It was like ‘what should I do?’ Spend the last few years as an athlete doing something I don’t love, or should I focus on my businesses and the things that I love, like lifting weights?
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    “I have two new goals, I have two new cats and I want to break one of my world records.
    “The world record I’m trying to beat is the weight over the bar with 25kg. My record is 20 feet and two inches, so I have to beat that to break my own record.”
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    YouTuber Speed sends X-rated message to Cristiano Ronaldo’s son about Man Utd and City in video call

    YOUTUBER Speed revealed what he really thinks of Manchester City while on a video call with Cristiano Ronaldo Jr.The internet star is a huge Ronaldo fan, and jumped on a video call with young Manchester United hopefuls, including Cristiano Jr.
    Speed went on a video call with Man United youngstersCredit: https://twitter.com/centredevils/status/1581196565838192640
    Cristiano Jr plays for the young Red DevilsCredit: Instagram @georginagio
    One player asked Speed if Man United are better than City.
    And the YouTube creator was emphatic in his response.
    He replied: “Hell yeah bro, f*** City!
    “Man United’s way better.”
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    Cristiano Jr has played for Man United’s academy since his dad switched from Juventus last year.
    He has impressed with some of his displays, scoring a stunning free-kick that his old man would be proud of.
    The 12-year-old has also been recorded running rings around opponents.
    He hasn’t shied away from the weight of his dad’s incredible reputation – copying his celebration after scoring.
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    Speed, meanwhile, entertained in last month’s Sidemen charity match.
    After KSI’s Twitter jibe prior to the match, the American took him out with a brutal challenge just 16 seconds into the game.
    Sidemen beat the YouTube All-Stars team 8-7 in front of 25,000 fans at The Valley.
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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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    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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    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.

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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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