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    Jake Paul names his top five YouTuber P4P rankings but snubs KSI’s brother Deji despite landing Floyd Mayweather fight

    JAKE PAUL has named his top pound-for-pound YouTube boxers… and there is no place for KSI’s brother Deji.Deji, 25, is reportedly set to take on Floyd Mayweather in an exhibition bout in Dubai on November 13.
    Paul has fought five times as a professional boxerCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    Here are Paul’s pound-for-pound YouTuber rankings
    It comes after the YouTuber finally recorded his first win in the boxing ring last month after three previous defeats.
    However, it was still not enough to see him recognised by Paul as one of the best YouTube boxers.
    Jake, 25, who is fighting MMA legend Anderson Silva in his sixth pro bout next month, named himself as the best fighter of those competing from the influencer scene.
    He then followed that up by claiming his brother Logan – who is 0-1 as a professional boxer – is the second best.
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    In third place, Paul has put Slim Albaher – who knocked out Faze Temperrr on the undercard of KSI’s show last month.
    And Paul believes alongside Slim is his long-time rival KSI – who moved to 3-0 with two wins on the same night in August.
    He then named AnEsonGib in fourth, before rounding off the top five with Doctor Mike and Faze Sensei.
    But Deji was absent from the list – with Paul having previously beaten him in an amateur contest.
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    Meanwhile, Paul has vowed to knock out his next opponent Silva within five rounds when the pair meet in Arizona on October 29.
    He said: “Anderson Silva is the nicest guy in the world and we love him.
    “If my opponent is a d***head, I’m gonna treat him like a d***head and beat his f***ing ass, and I think people have seen that side of me. But I respect this man.
    “I’m still gonna knock him out, but respectfully knock him out. It won’t go more than five.”
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    Jake Paul vows to ‘respectfully’ knock out Anderson Silva and says fight with UFC legend will not go past five rounds

    JAKE PAUL has vowed to “respectfully” knock out Anderson Silva next month.The YouTuber turned boxer will look to stretch his unbeaten record in the ring to 6-0 after the ex-UFC star was granted a boxing licence.
    Jake Paul has vowed to respectfully knock out Anderson SilvaCredit: Getty
    The clash between the much-maligned star and the 48-year-old Brazilian will take place in Phoenix, Arizona on October 29.
    Paul, 25, was originally due to return on August 6 until suffering two fight cancellations.
    The American was twice set to fight Tommy Fury, 23, until the Brit pulled out after suffering an injured rib and due to US visa issues.
    Hasim Rahman Jr, 31, had signed to replace Fury but a weight disagreement with Paul saw their bout cancelled.
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    Paul last fought in December, knocking out Fury’s substitute Tyron Woodley, 40, who he had already beaten 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.
    Meanwhile Silva was released by the UFC in 2020 following five losses in six bouts, three of which were on the spin.
    But he has made a successful transition to boxing, having already had a 1-1 record in the ring.
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    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 and he will now become Paul’s first opponent with a recognised boxing record.
    The Problem Child admitted at a press conference to promote the fight last night that he grew up idolising Silva.
    He even posed for pictures with his brother Logan and Silva, and one with his upcoming opponent’s mother.
    But he still insists that the bout will not last longer than five rounds as he is going to “respectfully” knock out his idol.
    He said: “Anderson Silva is the nicest guy in the world and we love him. If my opponent is a d***head, I’m gonna treat him like a d***head and beat his f***ing ass, and I think people have seen that side of me. But I respect this man.
    “I’m still gonna knock him out, but respectfully knock him out. It won’t go more than five.” More

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    Jake Paul wants $5MILLION bet with ‘bitch’ Dana White after UFC boss said YouTuber would NEVER fight Anderson Silva

    JAKE PAUL has called for a $5MILLION bet with Dana White after the UFC president claimed he would never fight Anderson Silva. The American is set to make his boxing return on October 29 in Arizona against Silva, a bout White once predicted would not happen.
    Jake Paul has called for a $5m bet with Dana White on his fight with Anderson SilvaCredit: AP
    Dana White said Jake Paul would never fight Anderson SilvaCredit: Getty
    So now the YouTuber-turned boxer is ready to put his money where his mouth is with an eye-watering wager.
    Paul said: “No one thought I’d take this fight, even Dana White did not think I would take this fight.
    “And Dana, I know you’re watching, bro, you still owe me a million dollars from when you bet against me on Ben Askren.
    “I want you to come out of hiding, stop being a bitch and make a bet against me and Anderson, and actually pay up this time.
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    “Because you didn’t think that I would take this fight. So let’s make a bet, let’s put one mil, two mil, five mil on it.
    “But I bet you won’t Dana, because you’re a bitch.”
    Paul, 25, made his pro debut in 2020, beating online rival “AnEsonGib”, 26, in one round before knocking out ex-NBA star Nate Robinson, 38.
    He then KO’d retired UFC welterweight Askren, 38, in a fight he told Mike Tyson he would bet $1m on Paul losing.
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    Since then, the prizefighter has twice beaten ex-UFC champion Tyron Woodley, 40, firstly on points and then by KO.
    During that period, Tommy Fury, 23, has twice pulled out of facing Paul, firstly for a rib injury and then a US visa issue.
    Hasim Rahman Jr, 31, a 13-1 heavyweight, signed to replace Fury in August until a weight disagreement cancelled their bout.
    So he will return against UFC legend Silva, 47, who also holds a 5-1 record in the ring and beat ex-champ Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 36, in 2021.
    Paul said: “This is it. This is a make-or-break moment.
    “I know that I have someone who just beat a former world champion boxer in front of me.
    “I don’t take him lightly at all. He’s the GOAT of striking, he’s the GOAT of MMA.”
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    Nate Diaz to attend Jake Paul’s fight with Anderson Silva with ex-UFC star linked with boxing match against YouTuber

    NATE DIAZ is set to attend Jake Paul’s fight with Anderson Silva amid talks of a boxing match of his own against the YouTube star. Diaz is now free to cross over to the ring after completing the final bout on his UFC deal.
    Nate Diaz is set to attend Jake Paul’s fight with Anderson SilvaCredit: Getty
    Jake Paul is set to return against UFC legend Anderson Silva on October 29Credit: Getty
    In the months leading up to his farewell fight in the octagon, Paul has teased future talks with Diaz.
    The American, 25, returns against UFC legend Silva, 47, in Arizona on October 29, his sixth professional bout.
    And Diaz’s training partner Chris Avila, 29, is set to feature on the undercard, meaning the MMA veteran will be in attendance.
    Diaz said: “Yo, Jake Paul and Anderson Silva, let me get some tickets ringside.
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    “My boy Chris Avila is fighting on that card, so yeah I for sure will be there.”
    Diaz, 37, was due to fight Khamzat Chimaev, 28, in his final UFC bout.
    But Chechen-born Swede Chimaev was overweight on the scales, meaning Tony Ferguson, 38, filled in as a replacement.
    Diaz went on to submit Ferguson in round four and is already eyeing a boxing switch.
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    He said: “I want to get out of the UFC for a minute and show all these fighters how to take over and own up another sport how you’re supposed to do it because Conor McGregor didn’t know how to do it.
    “None of these other fighters know how to do it. So I’m going to go out there and I’m going take over another profession and become the best at that.
    “Show everybody I’m the best at that and then I’m going to be right the f*** back here to get a motherf**** UFC title. The best title in the world.”
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    Austin McBroom rushed to hospital after brutal KO defeat to AnEsonGib following FIVE knockdowns

    YOUTUBER Austin McBroom has been taken to hospital as a result of his brutal knockout at the hands of AnEsonGib.The 30-year-old was floored five times by the British star during their six-round affair in Los Angeles.
    Austin McBroom was knocked out by AnEsonGib in Los Angeles in their boxing battleCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    YouTuber McBroom was dropped five times during their meetingCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    McBroom managed to drop Gib in the first round, but was subsequently blown away by the BritCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    The contest was waved off in the fourth round after the American was left sprawled across the canvas after being on the receiving end of a monster straight right.
    McBroom started the fight on the front foot having scored a knockdown of his own in the opening round.
    But he failed to capitalise on his early success, as he hit the deck twice in the third round, before being floored three times in the fourth.
    And as a result of his brutal beatdown on his professional boxing debut, McBroom was taken straight to hospital.
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    It is understood that he was taken to be checked over by doctors as a precaution.
    McBroom, whose Social Gloves company was promoting the event, is yet to comment on his defeat as he failed to speak post-fight in the ring or on any of his social media channels.
    The same can’t be said for AnEsonGib who took to Twitter where he simply stated: “No Mercy.”
    In a separate tweet, he said: “Very grateful for the UK & YouTube Boxing community.”
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    Speaking in his post-fight interview, Gib remarked: “I flew all the way to America to KO the CEO.
    “That’s what I came to do; all respect to Austin McBroom; I respect him for inviting him to the first Social Gloves, and this Social Gloves.
    “Without him I wouldn’t have my redemption story so all respect to him.
    “I’ve got my revenge, I’ve got my redemption; I’ve been working so hard in the gym, I’m going to keep going and I’m looking forward to my next fight.
    “Right now, whatever makes money, make sense.
    “We’ll see what opponent comes my way and we’ll see what the future holds.” More

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    Watch AnEsonGib KO Austin McBroom after climbing off canvas and flooring rival FIVE times in ‘best YouTuber fight ever’

    BRITISH YouTuber AnEsonGib climbed off the canvas in the first round to knockout Austin McBroom in brutal fashion.The 26-year-old dropped his American rival FIVE times during their bout in Los Angeles, with fans describing it as the ‘best YouTuber fight’ of all time.

    AnEsonGib dropped Austin McBroom five times en route to a knockout victoryCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    British YouTuber Gib had to climb off the canvas in the first round to beat his American rivalCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    Gib, who was stopped by Jake Paul on his professional debut in January 2020, stole the show Stateside as he recovered from an early setback.
    McBroom, whose Social Gloves company was promoting the event, landed a massive right hand early on to send the Saudi Arabian-born content creator to the floor.
    But from the third round onwards it was all Gib as he dropped the 30-year-old twice.
    McBroom then hit the deck three times the following round with a straight right from Gib leaving the California native sprawled across the canvas.
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    Dad-of-three McBroom was subsequently taken to hospital as a precaution where he will be checked out by a doctor.
    Speaking after the contest, a jubilant Gib said: “I flew all the way to America to KO the CEO.
    “That’s what I came to do; all respect to Austin McBroom; I respect him for inviting him to the first Social Gloves, and this Social Gloves.
    “Without him I wouldn’t have my redemption story so all respect to him.
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    “I’ve got my revenge, I’ve got my redemption; I’ve been working so hard in the gym, I’m going to keep going and I’m looking forward to my next fight. Right now, whatever makes money, make sense.
    “We’ll see what opponent comes my way and we’ll see what the future holds.”
    Social media was sent into meltdown over the fight, with KSI offering his congratulations, before hinting at a possible match-up.
    He tweeted: “Congrats fam.”
    Before adding: “If Gib wants to play with me though, I’m also down.”
    Gib’s ex-rival Jake Paul posted: “WOW. INSANE. You can’t play boxing. Congrats to GIB.”
    Fans were also left in awe by the bout, as one said: “Best YouTuber fight I’ve ever seen.”
    Another commented: “THIS THE BEST YOUTUBER FIGHT I EVER SEEN LMAOOOOOOOOOO.”
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    A third added: “Probably the best YouTuber fight on the worst boxing event of all time.”
    Meanwhile this user simply stated: “BEST YOUTUBER FIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” More

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    Austin McBroom vs AnEsonGib undercard – who else is fighting on TONIGHT’S YouTube boxing card in LA?

    ANESONGIB returns to the boxing ring TONIGHT to face Austin McBroom in a mouth-watering clash at the Banc of California Stadium.But before the Youtubers fight in a highly-anticipated main event, there’s a STACKED undercard up first.
    Adrian Peterson faces Le’Veon Bell in the undercard
    And this includes a pair of former All-Pro NFL stars trading blows as Adrian Peterson faces Le’Veon Bell.
    While LA rapper Blueface faces former Los Angeles Laker Nick Young.
    McBroom’s brother Landon McBroom will also fight on the card.
    Plus Adam Saleh, who had his fight with former Manchester United footballer Patrice Evra called off last year, completes the bill.
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    When is Austin McBroom vs AnEsonGib?
    Austin McBroom vs AnEsonGib is on TONIGHT- Saturday, September 10 – live from the Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles.
    The main event ring walks are expected at around 4am UK time/ 11pm ET.
    The undercard starts from 2am UK time/ 9pm ET.
    How can I watch Austin McBroom vs AnEsonGib?
    Austin McBroom vs AnEsonGib will be shown live on Fite.TV in the UK and Socialgloves.tv in the US.
    Fite TV’s stream costs $29.99 (£26) to purchase for UK viewers.
    While socialgloves’ stream is $39.99 for those in the US.
    Austin McBroom clashes with AnEsonGib in the main event
    What is the full Austin McBroom vs AnEsonGib undercard?
    A full undercard will take place before McBroom vs Gib in the main event.

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    AnEsonGib shows off incredible FOUR-STONE weight loss and new ripped physique ahead of Austin McBroom fight

    YOUTUBE star AnEsonGib has shed a stunning FOUR STONE ahead of his boxing match with fellow internet sensation Austin McBroom.The 26-year-old will step back inside the ring tonight.
    AnEsonGib underwent a massive body transformationCredit: Instagram @anesongib
    The 26-year-old is now ripped after shedding four stoneCredit: Instagram @anesongib
    AnEsonGib fights Austin McBroom on Saturday in LACredit: Instagram @anesongib
    And he looks in incredible shape heading into his meeting with McBroom.
    AnEsonGib completed a stunning FOUR-STONE weight loss, turning into a mean, ripped machine.
    He tipped the scales at 176lb ahead of his return to the ring, but claimed he was “obese” at 231lbs during the Covid-19 lockdown following his fight with Jake Paul.
    Motivation to revive his passion for boxing post-lockdown came when he was offered a fight with Slim Albaher, an American YouTuber who had just stopped Yusef ‘Fousey’ Erakat.
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    Failed negotiations saw the fight fail to materialise, but it didn’t stop Gib continuing to train.
    And when the opportunity to fight TikToker Tayler Holder came up, he was ready.
    Holder had previous boxing experience and was part of Paul’s early training camps.
    However, when Gib met Holder in Florida, the Brit overpowered his rival and didn’t let him breathe throughout their fight.
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    A stacked undercard sees LA rapper Blueface face former Los Angeles Lakers star Nick Young.
    A battle between former NFL running-backs takes place when Le’Veon Bell fights Adrian Peterson. More