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    Watch moment Misfits Boxing weigh-in descends into chaos as Slim Albaher SLAPS rival AnEsonGib before Qatar grudge fight

    MISFITS BOXING rivals AnEsonGib and Slim Albaher got their hand on each other early during a chaotic weigh-in. The pair headline in Qatar tomorrow night on DAZN PPV after years of bitter feuding. AnEsonGib clashing on stage with Slim AlbaherSlim aims a slap Gib’s wayAnd tempers threatened to boil over just 24 hours from fight night as they came face-to-face for the final time. AnEsonGib – real name Ali Loui Al-Fakri and nicknamed Gib – shoved American Slim sparking security to get between the pair. But when they were brought back eye-to-eye once more it was Slim this time who aimed a slap Gib’s way causing yet more carnage on stage. Slim, 28, is a middleweight champion of Misfits, which is co-founded by YouTube superstar KSI as a home to celebrity-style crossover bouts. READ MORE IN boxingGib branded the 7-0 unbeaten New Yorker “skinny” but Slim hit back: “That’s what the last seven guys said and they all ended up knocked out. “He will end up knocked out tomorrow night, I promise you that. That dude is too slow, he’s got no reflexes, he’s got no balance. “He’s going to find out what real skill is tomorrow night. Boxing is not a bodybuilding competition.” Gib, 28, said: “My body is built for war it’s built for fighting and that’s from reps in the gym. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I manoeuvred his neck, I saw him tweak, his slap was weak and we’re ready to dust him off tomorrow night.” Gib is 6-1 in the ring with his only loss coming against Jake Paul, 27, in 2020 with all wins since. KSI tells SunSport about his next fight, Donald Trump drinking Prime and Arsenal’s chances of winning the leagueAnd in a shock twist, KSI has backed Slim to DEFEAT his former friend Gib after built up tension has risen to the surface. KSI, 31, told SunSport: “Me and Gib aren’t cool, we’re not friends.”And he wants to take down Misfits. I don’t care for him. I want slim to knock him out. Slim is a company man, that’s it. Simple as that.”I’m just trying to be as real as I can be. And people call me two-faced, I see online people calling me two-faced saying like I’m a backstabber this, this that.”Whatever man, I don’t really care I’m just being true to myself. So yeah, f*** Gib and Slim let’s go!”Gib facing off with SlimCredit: misfits boxing More

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    Gib vs Slim – Misfits Boxing 19: Date, undercard, start time, TV channel and live stream for Qatar Supercard

    ANESONGIB is making his boxing comeback to headline the Misfits 19 – The Supercard in Qatar!In Gib’s way is long-time rival and current Misfits Boxing Middleweight champion Slim Albaher, with the title on the line.The Misfits Supercard is living up to its billingGib’s last fight was a unanimous decision win over Jarvis back in July 2023 in the semi-finals of the Kingpyn tournament. Jarvis also returns to action on the Misfits Supercard in Qatar.While Slim has yet to lose in his seven bouts, with five impressive KOs.The Hitman was last in action in October 2023, stopping Salt Papi on the undercard of KSI vs Tommy Fury.A thrilling undercard is booked in for Gib vs Slim on the Misfits Supercard, including the boxing return of Deji.When is Gib vs Slim?Gib vs Slim takes place as part of the Misfits Supercard in Qatar on Thursday, November 28.Expect the big main event at approx 10.45pm GMT.The Lusail Sports Arena plays host.Gib is making his big boxing comebackCredit: Getty Images – GettyHow can I watch Gib vs Slim?Misfits 19 – The Supercard will be live on DAZN.Most read in BoxingIt will be part of the usual DAZN subscription, and not on PPV.And the show will start from 4pm GMT.Slim Albaher is defending his titleCredit: PAWhat is the full Misfits 19 card?A mega card sees Deji return to the ring against Dawood Savage.While Salt Papi takes on King Kenny in what could be the fight of the night.HS TikkyTokky is also back in the Misfits ring as he aims for another early KO.AnEsonGib vs Slim AlbaherSalt Papi vs King KennyHS TikkyTokky vs Masai WarriorDeji vs Dawood SavageJarvis vs Ben WilliamsNichLmao vs Warren SpencerLil CraCra vs YuddyGangTVChase DeMoor vs KelzLuis Alcaraz Pineda vs SwarmzAmir Anderson vs NeerajWhat have they said?Mams Taylor, co-president of Misfits Boxing, said: “Misfits Boxing will create history, legacies will be forged and a night of crossover boxing, never to be forgotten, will play out, in Qatar next month.“Qatar: The Supercard is a ginormous event, with a gigantic main event between Gib and Slim, it’s a fight the fans have wanted for years, and it’s a feud that is dripping with bad blood.READ MORE SUN STORIES“Ever since their intense face-off in Newcastle, the fans have been waiting, in anticipation, for us to confirm the date and location for this titanic tussle.“And now we can: November 28, in Doha, Qatar, one of the biggest fights in crossover boxing history takes place, headlining a very special night of Misfits Boxing.” More

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    Jake Paul has to stay away from KSI fight or his money-grabbing career is OVER, says British YouTube star’s boxing coach

    KSI’S trainer says Jake Paul is avoiding their grudge match in a bid to preserve his money-spinning boxing career.A weight disagreement threatens to stand in the way of a blockbuster bout between the pair of YouTube superstars. KSI’s trainer says Jake Paul is avoiding their grudge matchCredit: GettyJake Paul beat Mike Tyson in his last fightCredit: GettyPaul, 27, moved up to heavyweight to beat boxing great Mike Tyson, 58, in their controversial Netflix showdown.The American bulked up to 227lb (16st 2lb), while KSI’s last fight – defeat to Tommy Fury – was at THREE STONE lighter at 183lb.Paul was, however, down at 185lb (13st 2lb) when he was also beaten by Fury – leaving KSI’s coach Alexis Demetriades questioning the row over weight.Demetriades told SunSport: “I just don’t understand. The common ground is 185 where everyone fought Tommy, even though I think we weighed 183.READ MORE IN BOXING”But we’ll take 185, the same weight he lost to Tommy at. We’ll take the fight at that weight.”I mean, he claims to want to fight Conor McGregor at that weight, he wants to fight rematch Fury at that weight.”But yeah, he’s got to stay away from KSI because if he loses to KSI, his whole money-grabbing career is over.”I think that’s the difference between their coaches or their managers. He’s an asset to them.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”The truth of the matter is if he wants to shut everybody up, take the KSI fight that’s how it should be.”KSI, 31, is yet to return since a controversial points loss to Fury, 25, in October 2023 after suffering a hand injury. KSI tells SunSport about his next fight, Donald Trump drinking Prime and Arsenal’s chances of winning the leagueMeanwhile Paul has won five times since his split-decision defeat to Fury in Saudi Arabia last year. His last was against a rusty Iron Mike – who ended nearly 20 YEARS out of retirement to return.Despite criticism over the age gap, a huge 108 MILLION tuned in to watch on Netflix. Paul’s team had been planning a move back down to the 200lb cruiserweight limit of 14st 4lb, but they have since teased remaining at heavyweight.Shock fights against Anthony Joshua, 35, and Daniel Dubois, 27, have even been mentioned by the American’s camp. But Demetriades said: “Look, if KSI wanted to fight any of these guys, he’d get that fight as well. He’s just not that type of guy.”He’s not delusional or disrespectfully trying to money-grab, he’s not that kind. It’s not his character.”JJ wants testing fights that are hard, that the public, that the people want to see that he wants to be part of.”It’s like getting two top chefs to fight each other, I mean, yeah it might be enjoyable but I’d rather eat their food.”I don’t necessarily think that, Jake Paul calling out Daniel Dubois is I mean, it’d be fun to watch but I don’t know – maybe people would pay to see it, I wouldn’t.READ MORE SUN STORIES”It’s just entertainment. I guess we’re taking the word sports out of it and we’re using the word entertainment more. So if we’re breaching into that department, then fair enough.”But ultimately, I think the fans want big nights, crazy fights, Misfits-style fights with crossover boxers and athletes and things that really kind of wet the appetite.”Anthony Joshua with Jake Paul More

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    KSI says there’s more chance of Arsenal winning Premier League than him fighting Jake Paul as YouTuber eyes next bout

    KSI revealed there is more hope of Arsenal winning the Premier League than Jake Paul accepting to fight him.The YouTuber-turned-boxer is close to announcing his next bout – leading to speculation over who it will be against. KSI refused to give any hints at his next fightHis next fight is close to being confirmedBut KSI was in no mood to give SunSport any clues when probed.He said with a chuckle: “I’m giving you nothing! I’m giving you nothing!”People are just so quick to throw in names all the time. So I’m giving you nothing.”A blockbuster grudge bout with American rival Paul, 27, has long been top of fans’ wishlist READ MORE IN BOXINGBut KSI reckons his beloved Gunners have more chance of winning their first Premier League title since 2004 than the fight happening.That’s despite Mikel Arteta’s side already sitting nine points behind leaders Liverpool after just 12 games.Asked what will come first, he said: “I think Arsenal winning the league. Arsenal winning the league.”KSI, 31, is yet to return since suffering a controversial points loss to Tommy Fury, 25, in October 2023. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA hand injury ruled him out of his proposed return in August in Dublin.He was due to face YouTuber Slim Albaher, 30, and ex-MMA star Anthony Taylor, 34, in a two-on-one HANDICAP bout.KSI’s manager Mams Taylor talks YouTuber’s next fight, Jake Paul talks and Tommy Fury rematch But his manage Mams Taylor – also co-founder of Misfits – told SunSport KSI’s next fight is agreed and close to being announced. And his trainer Alexis Demetriades added: “It’s going to be a huge fight. I’m sure you’ll know the opponent. “It’s going to be a huge fight if we get what we want.” KSI has stepped into the role of promoter ahead of the Misfits Boxing’s Supercard on Thursday in Qatar live on DAZN PPV.And in a shock twist, KSI backed Albaher, 30, to defeat his former friend-turned-rival AnEsonGib, 28, in the Middle East main-event.It comes after becoming tired of Gib’s verbal shots at Misfits.KSI said: “Me and Gib aren’t cool, we’re not friends.”And he wants to take down Misfits. I don’t care for him. I want slim to knock him out. Slim is a company man, that’s it. Simple as that.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I’m just trying to be as real as I can be. And people call me two-faced, I see online people calling me two-faced saying like I’m a backstabber this, this that.”Whatever man, I don’t really care I’m just being true to myself. So yeah, f*** Gib and Slim let’s go!”AnEsonGib, KSI and Slim AlbaherCredit: misfits boxing More

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    ‘This is sick, man’ says KSI as clip of USA President Donald Trump drinking Prime goes viral

    KSI landed on some of the greatest free advertisement of all time when President-elect Donald Trump sipped from a Prime bottle. The YouTube superstar’s brand with former boxing opponent-turned-business partner Logan Paul has boomed since their 2022 launch. Donald Trump sipping from a bottle of PrimeKSI reacting to Trump drinking PrimeIn two years it has already soured past £1BILLION in sales with huge stars from football, boxing and music signed to the company. Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, world champion Terence Crawford and rapper Central Cee are all aligned with Prime. But little did KSI know, political powerhouse Trump and world’s richest man Elon Musk are fans as they drunk Prime at a UFC event. Reacting to the viral clip, KSI, 31, told SunSport: “I saw him drinking it, I saw Elon drinking it, and I was like, ‘This is sick, man. Let’s go.’READ MORE IN BOXING”I thought it was a cool moment, Trump is the President of the United States drinking Prime!”Drinking a creator’s drink. People don’t understand how f***ing mental that is.”KSI’s business portfolio ranges from boxing, Britain’s Got Talent judging and now heading up the newly-founded Ballers League. The league consists of six-a-side games with huge names to be involved from playing and managing – including John Terry and Gary Lineker. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSKSI beamed: “You can already see 2025 is going to be huge. We announced Ballers League, I’m going to be president for that in the UK. “We also have Inside season two coming out next year on Netflix. I’ve got a fight coming up, I’ve got music coming out, YouTube’s booming. KSI’s manager Mams Taylor talks YouTuber’s next fight, Jake Paul talks and Tommy Fury rematch “Everything is booming around me. We have some cool things for Prime, cool things for Lunchly. “All my business and everything is going up and up and up and even with Misfits in general we have a huge card in January Till versus Fury. “I’ve been telling everybody 2025 is the year you’re going to be seeing me everywhere and I didn’t even mention TV. “I was a judge on Britain’s Got Talent, that’s going to come out next year as well. So it’s a lot going on!” This week KSI steps into the role of promoter ahead of the Misfits Boxing’s Supercard in Qatar live on DAZN PPV. And in a shock twist, KSI backed Slim Albaher, 30, to defeat his former friend-turned-rival AnEsonGib, 28, in the Middle East main-event. It comes after becoming tired of Gib’s verbal shots at Misfits. KSI said: “Me and Gib aren’t cool, we’re not friends.”And he wants to take down Misfits. I don’t care for him. I want slim to knock him out. Slim is a company man, that’s it. Simple as that.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I’m just trying to be as real as I can be. And people call me two-faced, I see online people calling me two-faced saying like I’m a backstabber this, this that.”Whatever man, I don’t really care I’m just being true to myself. So yeah, f*** Gib and Slim let’s go!”AnEsonGib, KSI and Slim AlbaherCredit: misfits boxing More

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    Who is Dawood Savage? Deji Olatunji’s Misfits Supercard opponent

    DAWOOD SAVAGE is slowly climbing the ranks to becoming one of the biggest YouTubers of all time – but he’d love nothing more than to secure his first boxing triumph.The man they call ‘Muslim Drake’ is all set to face KSI’s superstar brother Deji.Dawood Savage is a content creator and YouTube boxerCredit: INSTAGRAM @dawoodsavagerHis next opponent is Deji Olatunji — KSI’s brotherCredit: PAAnd here is everything SunSport knows about Dawood Savage.Who is Dawood SavageDawood Tirmizi, better known by his online aliases “Dawood Savage” and “Muslim Drake”, was born in Kabul, Afghanistan on January 3, 1998.He’s an influencer and amateur boxer who has participated in several exhibition matches.The content creator rose to prominence by sharing a variety of skits under his Instagram handle @dawoodsavager, where he has over 177,000 followers as of November 26, 2024.read more on dawood savageHe also runs the grown the DawoodSSAVAGE YouTube channel, which has a whopping 1.12million subscribers and more than 180million views.Dawood created a viral series of skits titled Muslim Rap Battle, with one of his most popular videos gaining over 5million views alone.Upcoming fight with Deji OlatunjiHe is scheduled to fight Deji Olatunji, also known as “The Tank”, on November 28, 2024.Deji is also a well-known British YouTuber and amateur fighter, who has been active in the boxing scene since 2018.Most read in BoxingHe competes in the light-heavyweight division and has a professional record of 2-4-0, meaning he has won two of his fights, lost four and drawn none.Dawood Savage fight recordDawood’s fight record is not particularly strong.He has a record of 0-5-0, so he’s yet to win or draw a fight and has lost them all.All of Dawood’s defeats have come by way of knockout.Fight purseDetails about the purse for the upcoming fight against have not been reported.Poster for the Misfits Qatar SupercardCredit: @MisfitsBoxingIn influencer boxing, purses can vary significantly depending on the popularity of the fighters and the scale of the event.Many of these shows are more about entertainment and social media influence rather than traditional fight purses.Misfits Qatar SupercardThe Misfits Qatar Supercard is as follows:AnEsonGib vs Slim AlbaherSalt Papi vs King KennyHS TikkyTokky vs Masai WarriorDeji vs Dawood SavageJarvis vs Ben WilliamsNichLmao vs Warren SpencerLil CraCra vs YuddyGangTVChase DeMoor vs KelzLuis Alcaraz Pineda vs SwarmzAmir Anderson vs NeerajREAD MORE SUN STORIESHow to watch Desi Olatunji vs Dawood SavageThe fight is on the Misfits Qatar Supercard, which will take place on Thursday, November 28.The fight will be shown LIVE on DAZNThe show will begin at around 6pm GMTYou can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of actionA flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytimeYou can also pay £99.99 for the year upfront, and this is the lowest cost optionDAZN subscribers can live-stream the fight via the DAZN appThe DAZN app is available to download for FREE on your mobile or tablet deviceAlternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action via SunSport’s live blog More

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    KSI’s manager slams Jake Paul as ‘delusional’ after shock talk of fighting Anthony Joshua and Canelo Alvarez

    KSI’S manager has slammed talk of Jake Paul fighting Anthony Joshua and Canelo Alvarez as “delusional.” The YouTuber-turned-boxer moved up to heavyweight in his last bout to defeat Mike Tyson in their controversial Netflix clash. Anthony Joshua towering over Jake PaulCanelo Alvarez has been called out by Jake PaulCredit: @canelo And Paul revealed plans to drop back down to cruiserweight to try and tempt Mexican superstar Canelo up for a mega-fight. But his promotional partner Nakisa Bidarian refused to rule out remaining at heavyweight to sensationally fight the likes of Joshua. That idea was laughed at by Mams Taylor, who manages Paul’s rival KSI while also running Misfits Boxing. Taylor told SunSport in Doha: “If Nakisa puts Jake in that position where he fights Anthony Joshua or Canelo or Dubois, he could seriously get his client hurt.READ MORE IN BOXING”So either he’s really delusional or he only gives a s*** about the money. “But once Jake has that fight, maybe he’ll come back down to earth and have a real talk whoever it’s with on that level.” Paul put on TWO STONE to fight Tyson at 16st 2lb but he looks ready to come back down to the 200lb cruiserweight limit of 14st 4lb. Iron Mike, 58, returned for his first professional fight in almost 20 YEARS as the bout was slammed due to the age-gap. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut still a stunning 108m tuned in to watch the slammed showdown on Netflix – causing the site to CRASH. Taylor still hopes a grudge match between KSI, 31, and Paul, 27, can be secured but the huge weight difference threatens to get in the way. AnEsonGib hits back at ‘unauthentic’ KSI after Misfits Boxing boss backs Slim Albaher to BEAT former friend-turned-rivalKSI was 183lb (13st 1lb) in October when he was controversially beaten by Tommy Fury, 25, on points. That is THREE STONE away from Paul – leaving Taylor ready to flip a coin to decide what weight the bitter YouTube bout is fought at. He said: “The Jake fight is something we’ve wanted and there was talk of a coin toss, we said, ‘Fine, let’s do a coin toss.'”But the weights have to be fair. If you want 192lb on one side then we want 183lb on the other side. If you want 190, we’ll take 185.”Some that were the terms we gave, take-it-or-leave it, we’ll even fight in America in Vegas. We’ve really tried to make it happen.” KSI with his manager and co-founder of Misfits Boxing Mams Taylor More

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    KSI’s next fight ‘AGREED’ and ‘very close’ to being announced… as Tommy Fury rematch remains in pipeline for 2025

    KSI has “AGREED” his next fight with an announcement on the horizon. The YouTuber-turned-boxer has been sidelined since his controversial October 2023 loss to Tommy Fury on points. KSI is close to confirming his next fightCredit: misfits boxing A rematch with Tommy Fury remains in the worksCredit: AlamyA hand injury ruled him out of his proposed return in August in Dublin. He was due to face YouTuber Slim Albaher, 30, and ex-MMA star Anthony Taylor, 34, in a two-on-one HANDICAP bout. But KSI’s manager Mams Taylor revealed they are just waiting to put pen to paper on a deal before announcing the mystery next opponent. Taylor told SunSport in Doha: “Very close, very close. It’s all agreed it’s just the formality of getting the contracts over the lines.”READ MORE IN BOXINGFury pulled out of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! after receiving an offer from KSI’s Misfits Boxing banner. And despite rumours, it was not for a rematch but instead for the former Love Islander to face ex-UFC star Darren Till, 31, on January 18.But Taylor has warned not to rule out KSI, 31, rematching, 25, Fury in the near future. He said: “I’ll just say this; anything’s possible in the weird and wonderful world of Misfits.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”Certainly the rematch is on KSI’s bucket list. Whether it happens next year or the year after, whatever.”We definitely have some immediate plans and so does Tommy with Darren Till. So let’s take it one step at a time.”AnEsonGib hits back at ‘unauthentic’ KSI after Misfits Boxing boss backs Slim Albaher to BEAT former friend-turned-rivalFury beat KSI at a catchweight of 183lb (13st 1lb) but moves all the way up to 205lb (14st 6lb) to fight Till. But Taylor is not concerned about the jump up in weight – so long that Fury can shrink back down to fight KSI. He said: “KSI just doesn’t have the frame to be 205 and be at his best. “So it’s not a matter of, ‘Oh he doesn’t want the fight.’ He just wants to fight at his best. “And I feel like he has a big enough name certainly where he can fight at whatever weight he wants and there’s always going to be someone.” Tommy Fury beat KSI via controversial decisionCredit: Getty More