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    Jake Paul says shock fight with boxing legend is ‘closer’ than people think as he names dream opponent

    JAKE PAUL said his dream fight against one of boxing’s biggest superstars is “closer” than people think. The YouTuber-turned boxer suffered defeat for the first time in February, losing a split-decision to Tommy Fury in Saudi Arabia.
    Jake Paul has his eyes on fighting one of boxing’s bestCredit: Reuters
    But he bounced back with victory over MMA veteran Nate Diaz, 38, over ten rounds in August.
    Now, Paul returns on December 15 against little-known professional boxer Andre August, who holds a record of 10-1-1.
    The American insisted the bout marks the start of his ambitious road to challenging for a world title.
    And also in his vision is four-division champion Canelo Alvarez, 33, who Paul, 26, believes he is closing in on an unlikely bout with.
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    He said on The MMA Hour: “Canelo has shown and said in interviews, he’s expressed interest in it. So, I think we’re closer than we think.
    “And it’s bizarre to even be saying that now when like three years or two years ago saying that, I believed it from day one but everyone else was like, ‘Who the f*** is this kid? Shut this kid up.’
    “But now, it’s like pretty real.”
    Canelo has spoken out to confirm a fight with Paul is something he would consider once his career at the top of boxing is over.
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    He said on The Breakfast Club: “Yeah maybe, but not right now.
    “For me, not right now because I’m chasing other things in my career but you never know, maybe later.”
    Paul believes fighting boxers such as Fury, 24, and August, 35, will help him build towards a bout with Canelo.
    And he admitted the Mexican has overtaken UFC icon Conor McGregor, 34, as his “dream” opponent.
    Paul said: “Yeah for sure, it definitely has. I think the path that I’m on now tees me up in the future to fight Canelo.
    “It’s even showing him that I can go ten or 12 rounds with you and I’ve done that with real legitimate pro boxers and beat them.
    “So when I beat these guys in the year or two to come and continue to raise the level of competition, I think me versus Canelo becomes a really interesting fight.”
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    Jake Paul reveals when he will make anticipated MMA debut and slams Nate Diaz for rejecting $10m rematch

    JAKE PAUL is closing in on his anticipated MMA debut – but he slammed Nate Diaz for turning down a $10million rematch. The YouTuber-turned boxer this year signed for the Professional Fighters League, a competing promotion to the UFC.
    Jake Paul is set to debut in MMA with the PFLCredit: PFL
    Nate Diaz has been called out for a rematch in MMA by Jake PaulCredit: Getty
    Paul, 26, is coming off the back of a ten-round points win over ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 38, in August.
    And both the American and the PFL have proposed a rematch in the cage.
    But Diaz has so far seemed uninterested and instead wants a return in the boxing ring – claiming a deal was even agreed.
    Paul has spoken out to deny this and insisted the rematch must take place in MMA – where he is set to debut in late 2024.
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    He told MMA Junkie: “I don’t know, I think they’re just begging. Pretty desperate, I guess.
    “Wanting to make money but not actually wanting to make things happen.
    “We’re ready, MMA, end of 2024, $10million (£8m), which is more than he’s ever made for an MMA fight – ever.
    “He’s sitting there asking for more money basically drunk tweeting random s*** and random fight posters, making himself look like a fool.
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    “I just can’t comprehend what they’re trying to do or what they’re saying, but this is the fight game.
    “Everyone says they want to do things, everyone calls people out, everyone blah, blah, blah, but no one actually makes s*** happen.
    “And that’s what I’ve looked to change in this sport and to just provide transparency to my audience about what’s actually going on with these negotiations and not being afraid to fight anyone anywhere, anytime, any place.”
    Paul returns on Friday, December 15 against 10-1-1 pro boxer Andre August, 35, but his PFL debut remains in the pipeline.
    He said: “Yeah, 100 per cent.
    “I’m going to start throwing knees and kicks and getting back to my Ohio Wrestling roots, shooting takedowns.
    “I truly believe that he knows it would be a really tough fight for him, and I think that’s the thing for him where he’s like, ‘Damn, do I risk my whole MMA reputation by giving this kid a chance here?’”
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    KSI makes insane £1MILLION bet with Deji on Sidemen podcast as brothers shake on it in front of Eddie Hearn

    KSI made an insane £1MILLION bet with his brother Deji in front of boxing promoter Eddie Hearn. Hearn joined KSI and Deji on the Sidemen podcast and the pair of YouTubers-turned boxers debated their physiques.
    KSI made a £1m bet with his brother Deji in front of boxing promoter Eddie Hearn
    KSI – who has been critical of his younger brother’s dedication to boxing before – then laid out a huge wager.
    He offered to pay Deji £1m if he can get abs in one year’s time.
    KSI, 30, said: “I will give you £1million to have abs by the end of next year.”
    Deji, 26, then walked over to KSI to shake hands on the bet as Hearn asked whether it was an eight or six pack needed to win the bet.
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    KSI said: “We’ll give… nah six. I have to be able to see it. And like you can post it online, then everyone’s like, ‘Yes, he has abs.'”
    Hearn, who has been on his own weight loss journey, chimed in: “But Deji, it can’t be like in the right light!”
    The promoter worked with KSI for the celebrity’s 2019 professional boxing debut against Logan Paul.
    They had drawn a year prior but KSI walked away with a split-decision victory in the rematch.
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    The two are now friends and business parters following the success of their drinks company Prime.
    And they shared the same boxing card in October, with Paul, 28, beating jujitsu champion Dillon Danis, 30, who got disqualified.
    But KSI was on the end of a controversial loss to Tommy Fury, 24, who also beat Paul’s brother Jake, 26, in February.
    He is set to appeal the defeat and even Hearn on fight night believed he should have won.
    Hearn said: “No, he [Fury] had a point deducted. KSI won the fight.”
    Tommy Fury controversially beat KSI on pointsCredit: PA More

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    Misfits Boxing 11 LIVE RESULT: Jarvis defeats BDave to become NEW champ, Dapper Laughs beats Simple Simon – reaction

    MISFITS Boxing 011 has concluded at York Hall – and we have TWO new champions.In the main event of the night, Jarvis defeated BDave by unanimous decision to claim the Misfits Boxing welterweight title.
    Before that, Jully Poca beat Alaena Vampira to become the new owner of the Misfits Boxing women’s cruiserweight belt.
    The prelims saw Dapper Laughs defeat Simple Simon after a devastating knockdown, which saw the bout done and dusted just 65 seconds into the first round.

    Prelims start time: 6pm GMT
    Main card start time: 7pm GMT
    TV channel: DAZN
    Live stream: DAZN app/website
    FREE prelims stream: Misfits Boxing YouTube channel

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    That’s all from us
    Thank you for joining us tonight, as we witnessed a great night of Misfits boxing.
    If you haven’t quite got your sporting fix, you can get more from us here.
    Have a great evening!
    Behzinga reacts
    It seems Behzinga has reacted to Joe Weller calling him out, as he has tweeted the following…
    Credit: X – Behzinga
    One fan said “Back to the old YT boxing days, let’s go!”
    This could be one for the ages…
    Joe Weller called out Behzinga
    Joe Weller had some choice words for Sidemen star Behzinga before the main event kicked off.
    He said he wants to bring back YouTube boxing, and wants to fight the dad of one at Wembley Arena.
    KSI is backing it too!
    Credit: X – @KSI
    Room for improvement
    It wasn’t such a great night for TikTok sensation Simple Simon, who was knocked out by comedian Dapper Laughs within the first round after two quick knockdowns.
    Dapper Laughs however, he will be looking for another opponent, he will want to move up the ranks here and onto a main card before long.
    Fight of the night
    Fight of the night has got to go to the finale, Jarvis vs BDave.
    It was a spectacular fight, which saw Jarvis knock down his opponent within the first TEN seconds of the bout.
    BDave however, did really well to come back from that and put on a good showing to see the fight out, and attack Jarvis himself.
    It wasn’t quite enough however, as Jarvis walked away with the belt before calling out Alex Wassabi and Nichlmao.
    Credit: X – @MisfitsBoxing
    Jarvis speaks out after his win
    “I wanted to give the best fight I could and I did that”
    “The adrenaline, I couldn’t feel it, he has probably got the hardest head I have ever hit.”
    “Nichlmao, Alex Wassabi, if you’re watching let’s get it!”
    Jarvis beats BDave by unanimous decision!
    All three judges scored the bout 54-50 in favour of Jarvis!
    BDave did really well regardless, and can be proud of that performance despite the loss.
    Who is next for Jarvis?
    Jarvis vs BDave – Round 5
    Into the final round now, as we get close to crowning a champion!
    Both guys cardio is holding up nicely.
    BDave has done incredibly well to recover from that first round knock down.
    It goes the distance, surprisingly, and both fighters will be extremely proud of that performance.
    Jarvis vs BDave – Round 4
    A huge right hand from BDave in round four, and Jarvis is forced to fight here!
    Jarvis has definitely managed the fight better than BDave, but the latter brings the entertainment factor without a doubt!
    Jarvis hasn’t stung BDave as much lately as the fight progresses.
    He does get a nice combination done though as the end!
    Jarvis vs BDave – Round 3
    This one is shaping up really nicely, I’m not sure BDave won that last round, but he definitely earned the respect of Jarvis there.
    There is blood coming out of the nose of BDave, who is showing the heart of a warrior, and he comes in with a big shot too!
    A fairly even third round there, a tough one to call.
    Jarvis vs BDave – Round 2
    What a first round, and we are into the second now.
    I don’t see this one going the distance that is for sure.
    BDave looks as though he might be making his way back into the fight, but then Jarvis opens up the hands and responds really well.
    Jarvis vs BDave – Round 1
    5x three minute rounds, the main event, HERE WE GO!
    BDave is knocked down STRAIGHT AWAY!
    Within 10 seconds!
    This is not looking good for BDave at all…
    Jarvis lands another good right hand, and another.
    Credit to BDave for staying competitive here.
    And now Jarvis…
    He comes out to Kung-Fu Fighting!
    Another tune, fair play.
    He has apparently been sparring Floyd Mayweather, so it is time to see what he has learned.
    Here comes BDave
    Sweet Caroline is his walkout song, great choice, a classic.
    He predicted a three round knockout, so let’s see what he has got in the locker.
    SWEEEET CAROLINE –
    I’ll let you finish the rest at home…
    Joe Weller calls out Behzinga
    Joe Weller is in the ring with Olivia Buzaglo, and he is calling out Behzinga!
    “Has anyone seen Behzinga?”
    “Behzinga lets make this happen, Wembley Arena!”
    The main event is NEXT
    BDave against Jarvis.
    This is the big one coming up next.
    “I’m gonna knock him out in three rounds.” Says BDave.
    Jully Poca beats Alaena Vampira by unanimous decision
    It’s a deserved victory for Jully Poca over Alaena Vampira, she dominated that fight.
    Full credit to Alaena, who would make a great opponent for Elle Brooke.
    Alaena Vampira vs Jully Poca – Round 5
    Poca looks a little uneasy at the start of this one, and Vampira is going for it in the last round.
    Vampira needs to go for the knockout here if she stands a chance of winning it.
    Poca is on her bike with 25 seconds to go.
    And it is all over!
    It will go to the judges…
    Alaena Vampira vs Jully Poca – Round 4
    Alaena Vampira has come out fighting in the fourth round, and is gaining some confidence here!
    Poca is just coming back with flurries when she gets within range, but that round might well be the first that Vampira has won.
    Vampira is giving everything, but it looks like Jully Poca has got the power, and the win.
    Alaena Vampira vs Jully Poca – Round 3
    Jully is an absolute weapon when she lets her hands go, and she does so here, such power in those arms.
    Vampira is showing that she can box, despite being 2-0 down so far.
    Vampira has blood pouring out of her nose now, but she doesn’t care.
    A great combo from Poca in that round, but Vampira is NOT giving up!
    Alaena Vampira vs Jully Poca – Round 2
    A great round for Poca in the second, and Vampira is likely going to need to come back from this.
    They are shorter two minute rounds for women.
    Alaena Vampira vs Jully Poca – Round 1
    These two are at it from the get go!
    A really fast start from Jully Poca, and Vampira may not have been expecting that!
    Here comes Jully Poca!
    Another great walkout, and we are about to get underway!
    Alaena Vampira comes out!
    What an entrance that is!
    Alaena walks out of a coffin like a true vampire, and she looks DANGEROUS.
    Hope Jully has bought her garlic…
    The co main event up next!
    Jully Poca will face off against Alaena Vampira up next
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    Misfits Boxing 011 full card – how to watch HUGE card from York Hall

    MISFITS BOXING is back on Friday night – and there are some epic bouts set to take place at the iconic York Hall.Jarvis and BDave will go head-to-head in the event’s headline fight on the night.
    Credit: @MISFITSBOXING via X
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    The two YouTube stars will leave it all in the ring as one of them will be crowned the first Misfits welterweight champion.
    Gabriel Silva, the son of UFC legend Anderson Silva, returns to Misfits to face social media influencer OJ Rose.
    But who else will be on Friday night’s huge bill?
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    Who is on the Misfits 011 card?
    Here are all the confirmed fights on the Misfits 011 card:

    Jarvis vs. BDave; For the Misfits Boxing welterweight title
    Jully Poca vs. Alaena Vampira; For the Misfits Boxing women’s cruiserweight title
    Gabriel Silva vs. OJ Rose
    Armz Korleone vs. Minikon
    Uncle Pizza vs. YuddyGang TV
    Dapper Laughs vs. Simple Simon
    Adam Brooks vs. Rhino

    Credit: @MISFITSBOXING via X
    How can I watch the Misfits 011 main card?

    The Misfits 011 main card will be shown LIVE on DAZN.
    It will begin at 7pm GMT.
    You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.
    A flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.
    You can also pay £99.99 for the year upfront, and this is the lowest cost option.

    Can I live stream the Misfits 011 main card?

    DAZN subscribers can live stream the Misfits 011 main card via the DAZN app.
    The DAZN app is available to download for FREE on to your mobile or tablet device.
    Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action via SunSport’s live blog.

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    Misfits Boxing 011: UK start time, live stream, TV channel as Dapper Laughs takes on Simple Simon, Jarvis vs BDave

    MISFITS Boxing is back on Friday night and there are more exciting fights to feast your eyes on. It’s been a big year for KSI’s promotion, having produced the biggest influencer event of the year with his fight against Tommy Fury last month.
    Jarvis is fighting in the main event on Friday against BDave
    Dapper Laughs will take on Simple Simon on the undercard
    Now it’s the turn of some other YouTube personalities to get their hands on each other in the squared circle.
    Headlining the event is Jarvis, who has previously sparred Floyd Mayweather, and BDave.
    Both are regular fixtures in the influencer boxing space and they’re set to collide in what should be an entertaining scrap.
    Also on the card is comedian Dapper Laughs, who takes on TikTok’s Simple Simon.

    When is Misfits Boxing 011?

    Jarvis vs BDave and Dapper Laughs vs Simple Simon will take place on Friday, November 17.
    The event will be held at York Hall in London.
    You can expect the main event between Jarvis and BDave to get underway from 10pm GMT.
    The main card will get going from 7pm.

    What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

    Misfits Boxing 011 will be shown live on DAZN in the UK.
    You can live stream all the action from the DAZN app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
    You can subscribe to DAZN for £9.99-a-month.

    Misfits Boxing 011 card

    Jarvis vs. BDave; For the Misfits Boxing welterweight title
    Jully Poca vs. Alaena Vampira; For the Misfits Boxing women’s cruiserweight title
    Gabriel Silva vs. OJ Rose
    Armz Korleone vs. Minikon
    Uncle Pizza vs. YuddyGang TV
    Dapper Laughs vs. Simple Simon
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    I quit my job to play Football Manager full time and sit in my room all day – now I make DOUBLE my old salary

    A YOUTUBER who ditched his old job to play Football Manager says he has doubled his salary since making the switch.Tom Kelsey, 26, from Lincoln, sacked off his old job as a business support assistant at Lincolnshire County Council to play the simulation video game full-time.
    Tom Kelsey quit his old job to play Football Manager full-timeCredit: TomFM/YouTube
    The YouTuber claims to have doubled his salary since making the switchCredit: TomFM/YouTube
    The gamer had started a YouTube channel dedicated to the popular game while studying at Nottingham Trent University.
    He now runs operations from his bedroom at his parents’ house.
    “It’s the freedom that I get from it, that’s what I love,” Tom told the BBC.
    Football Manager allows players to take charge of their favourite football team and manage them all the way to glory.
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    Since its release, the gaming community has expanded rapidly, with last year’s game played by six million people.
    “As [the channel] got more popular and more people started watching it, you start to earn money from the adverts that you see,” he said.
    “Suddenly this became an idea – that I could do this as a job one day.
    “In terms of the money I make now, it’s double what I was earning in my full-time job before I did YouTube.
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    “For me to be able to earn that money whilst also being my own boss and having my own choices and not work for someone else is the best part of it.”
    The former council worker earned around £25,000 for his previous position, meaning his new passion project sees him rake in a significantly higher £50,000 annually.
    The savvy YouTuber’s channel boasts nearly 120,000 subscribers and attracts around one million views per month.
    “I can easily spend 50 to 60 hours a week playing Football Manager, which may sound like it would drive some people crazy but it’s a dream for me,” he continued.
    “It’s a very unusual career path when you say you’re going to play video games for my job.
    “It keeps growing year on year, month on month, so I’ll try and do this for as long as I can.”
    Elsewhere, a woman who was bullied over her love for gaming now has turned her passion into a full-time job – earning a staggering £7k a month.
    Natalie Barnes, from Greater Manchester, started her career playing video games for hours from the comfort of her bedroom in Wigan.
    The 20-year-old ditched her law degree at the University of Liverpool after forking thousands each year.
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    Carl Froch reveals he Googled his wife before they first met then decided to take her to a strip club on first date

    CARL FROCH has revealed that he took his wife to a strip club on their first date.The British boxer also admitted that he had Googled Rachael Cordingley before they met up for the first time in 2009.
    Carl Froch took his wife Rachael to a strip club on their first dateCredit: Instagram @rachael.froch
    He also said that he had Googled her before meetingCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
    The couple met through a mutual friend as they were set up to have blind date.
    Froch, 42, has since admitted that he could not wait to see what she looked like before their romantic encounter.
    Speaking on his YouTube channel Froch on Fighting, Froch said: “I had googled her, had a look, and thought she looked alright.
    “I’ll have a little date with her.”
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    Luckily for the boxer, Rachael also admitted to looking him up as well.
    Before meeting up in London, Froch had accidentally doubled himself as he was also due to meet a potential sponsor.
    He still invited Rachael along to the meal at Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant.
    After a fun meal, they continued to enjoy the night as Rachael revealed they ended up in a strip club together.
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    She added: “Do you remember the end of it?
    “We ended up going to a strip club. It was Spearmint Rhino I think, whatever it was.
    “I’ll tell you what, it was super fun. I was dancing on the table and all the women came over and they were on the table with me.”
    To which Froch joked: “I was thinking ‘what’s going on? I am World Champion’.”
    Rachael said that she enjoyed the dateCredit: Instagram @rachael.froch
    She admitted to dancing on the tables with the women in the clubCredit: Instagram @rachael.froch
    The duo got married in 2019 — five years after the ex-boxer proposed.
    They jetted off for a romantic holiday to the Mediterranean in August to make the most of the summer weather.
    During his career, Froch enforced a sex ban while training for his bouts.
    At the time, Rachael said: “The sex ban is so hard for me – but Carl tells me he isn’t that bothered because he’s exhausted and it’s the last thing on his mind.
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    They recently enjoyed some time in the sunCredit: Instagram @rachaelfroch
    The couple’s was five years after getting engagedCredit: Instagram @rachaelfroch
    “After such a long wait, it’s really good to have our sex life back to normal and to have that closeness again, to be able to have sex like a normal young couple.”
    Froch retired with a 33-2 record in 2014 after knocking out George Groves in front of over 80,000 fans at Wembley.
    The two got married in 2019Credit: Instagram @rachael.froch More