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      Shocking moment YouTuber Alex Stein throws ‘hotdogs’ at TikTok star Mo Deen ahead of Misfits Boxing clash

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      A CONSERVATIVE YouTuber sparked outrage after hurling hot dogs at his Muslim boxing rival during a press conference. YouTuber Alex Stein and TikToker Mo Deen were set to go head-to-head in the Misfits Boxing 008 until the sickening joke led to the match’s cancellation.
      YouTuber Alex Stein chucked hot dogs at Muslim TikToker Mo Deen before they go head-to-head in a boxing matchCredit: Twitter / @StokeyyG2
      Their fight at the Misfits Boxing 008 tournament was canceled following the jokeCredit: Twitter / @StokeyyG2
      While fans were offended by the sick gesture, Stein and Deen both believe the fight should go onCredit: Twitter / Alex Stein
      Video from the conference shows the exact moment that Stein riled up the tensions and targeted his opponent with the vile prank.
      It all started after Stein, dressed in a blue suit and sunglasses, stood up to accuse Deen of loving soccer rather than baseball.
      “Here in America our favorite pastime is baseball,” the online troll said to Deen, whose head was wrapped in a covering.
      Deen responded that he had no idea what Stein was talking about before Stein said he brought his opponent a present that would help him to like baseball.

      “I know you love hot dogs so,” he said before chucking a bucket of dogs right at Deen’s head.
      Deen leaped up on the table and charged Stein who continued to taunt him with a microphone in his hand.
      Men at the table jumped into action and barely held back the TikToker who was known for stalking celebrities and posting his encounters online.
      “You love pork, right” Stein continued while Deen, who is believed to be Muslim, fiercely struggled.
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      The entire ordeal completely knocked down the backdrop for the event, which will see the likes of NichLMAO, Swarmz, B Dave, and Ryan Johnston give it their all in the ring.
      They continued to fight later off the stage, with cameramen following Stein as he yanked one of Deen’s shoes off and threw it on the roof of the building.
      Stein exclusively told The U.S. Sun that the entire skit was a joke and that the hot dogs were actually made from turkey.
      He said that he’s friends with Deen and had contacted his management to plan the stunt beforehand.
      He noted that he’s not Islamophobic and is begging for the event to still take place.
      In a video, Deen slammed Misfits Boxing and DAZN for canceling the fight and said there was no real harm in the joke.
      “That’s not fair, and I don’t know what to do or what to say,” he said.
      Onlookers on social media expressed outrage at the situation, saying that Stein should be removed from the tournament.
      “That’s no way to treat a fellow human, he should be banned,” one person tweeted.
      Another person wrote: “That’s very disrespectful.”
      “Misfits really making boxing a joke,” a different critic said.
      The controversy came after Mams Taylor, the co-president of Misfits Boxing, said the event would “push the boundaries” and wanted to bring “fresh and exciting ideas” to the boxing space.
      “We were already thrilled to be taking Misfits to Nashville, but to do so with an event as special as this means even more. Roll on July 22!” he said.
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      The tournament will stream exclusively on DAZN on Saturday starting at 8pm.
      Stein (pictured right) is a conservative YouTuber who posts commentary on current eventsCredit: Instagram / Alex Stein
      Deen is a TikToker who is most known for following John Cena and filming his reactionCredit: Instagram / Mo Deen More

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      OnlyFans star and boob flasher Daniella Hemsley explains what was REALLY meant to happen when she lifted up her top

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      ONLYFANS star Daniella Hemsley has revealed what was REALLY meant to happen when she lifted up her top up after her win at the weekend. Hemsley became the talk of the internet after she beat Ms.Danielka on the KingPyn boxing card.
      Daniella Hemsley breaking her silenceCredit: https://www.youtube.com/@daniella.hemsley
      Danielle Hemsley flashed her boobsCredit: instagram @daniella.hemsley
      The emotional winner lifted up her top and flashed her boobs to the stunned 3Arena crowd in Dublin and viewers at home.
      But Hemsley has since revealed she actually had nipple coverings – which got stuck to her bra.
      She said on her YouTube channel: “I actually had flame nipple stickers that I intended to wear for my post-fight celebration. 
      “I was only going to pull my top up if I won with my flames because, you know girl’s on fire, girl’s on fire sort of vibes. 
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      “And I won my fight, pulled my top up, and the stickers got stuck in my bra so the whole world saw my t**s. 
      “My t**s were out, my t***s were out to everyone. I’m sure most of you aren’t complaining but yeah.” 
      KingPyn, which has hosted a three-stage influencer boxing tournament, released a statement apologising for the incident.
      They revealed Hemsley, 22, would not fight on the final event.
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      But she has cleared up rumours to insist she is taking time to physically recover from an injured thumb and elbow, denying being banned.
      She said: “I am not banned from KingPyn guys, I have simply decided to take a few weeks off from training to recover, to recover my body. 
      “I plan on coming back fighting again hopefully in the winter. You guys know what’s been going on with KingPyn, it’s been crazy with all the date changes. 
      “I simply have not had a break. I’ve been training full-time, twice a day, six days a week for six months. 
      “Four, five, six months now, and I need a break so I’m taking a break from boxing. I have not banned, hoping to fight in KingPyn in the winter. 
      “Absolutely, completely fallen in love with the sport, I’m not going anywhere. I will be back.”  
      Danielle Hemsley is an OnlyFans and social media starCredit: Instagram
      She denied being banned from KingPynCredit: instagram @daniella.hemsley
      Danielle Hemsley wants to fight again in the winterCredit: Instagram
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      I’m KSI’s manager who set up Misfits Boxing – just 12 months later it is worth over £100MILLION

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      TWO of Misfits Boxing’s head honchos first met in a fight on the streets of London – now they run a promotion worth over £100million.The company was launched in 2022 to give a home to crossover bouts between celebrity and sporting stars.
      Promoter Kalle Sauerland with Misfits founders KSI and Mams TaylorCredit: Leigh Dawney/Misfits Boxing
      Mams Taylor and Kalle Sauerland went from street fighting teens to business partnersCredit: Leigh Dawney/Misfits Boxing
      It was founded British YouTube sensation KSI and his music mogul manager Mams Taylor.
      But they also teamed up with boxing promoter Kalle Sauerland, who first met Taylor during a street fight in London.
      Taylor told SunSport: “Kalle and I were in the West End having a street fight against each other’s friends.
      “We were probably 13 or 14 and we’ve always had a mutual respect for each other, Nisse [Sauerland] as well. 
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      “And they had a reputation as hard men and I had a reputation for the same thing, we’d always be fighting and I don’t know why, obviously it’s stupid now.
      “Over the years we would see each other and there was always a mutual respect.” 
      Taylor would go onto find fame in music while Sauerland became one of boxing’s most powerful figures.
      And in 2019, when KSI – nicknamed JJ – beat Logan Paul in their Los Angeles rematch, the idea of a crossover boxing platform was created.
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      Taylor said: “Kalle and I spoke about it and I was like, ‘Look, I really want JJ to be doing this for himself rather than making others millions. 
      “I spoke to JJ about it and he loved it. He loves creating platforms that helps others and I think this really helps creators in so many ways.”
      Misfits head into their eighth event this Saturday, staged in Nashville and aired on streaming service DAZN.
      Taylor admits he has been inspired by the WWE’s production value but insists the mayhem of Misfits is ultimately real.
      He said: “You can’t script the action. 
      “It’s real boxing matches within that ring so you can’t predict the outcome and you never know what’s going to happen. 
      “The fighting is real but sometimes I’ll plant a seed and just leave it and I know that it’s going to create a feud between a couple of them. 
      “Some professional s***stirring has to gone on once in a while. But a lot of the time it’s cool because it just happens organically.”
      YouTubers Wings of Redemption and Boogie 2988 weighed almost 60st collectivelyCredit: Leigh Dawney/Misfits Boxing
      Misfits have introduced tag-team boxingCredit: Leigh Dawney/Misfits Boxing
      It took inspiration from the WWECredit: Leigh Dawney/Misfits Boxing
      The new wave of social media influencers boxing has changed the lives of many, including KSI and Jake Paul, who train full time.
      But Misfits have also faced criticism for their matchmaking in the past, including a super-heavyweight bout of almost 60 STONE and tag-team matches.
      Although Taylor admits there is a sense of responsibility to ensure every boxer on Misfits is respecting the sport.
      He said: “We want them to take the training seriously, we can’t control everything that happens but what we can control we definitely make it as safe as possible. 
      “We go the extra mile on the medical testing, we go the extra mile in ensuring everyone is putting the work in and taking care of their health. 
      “Even for exhibition matches where we’re not obligated to do the extent of medical testing that we do, we’d rather do it and spend the extra money to protect them.”
      KSI has headlined three Misfists events now on DAZN PPV and is in talks to fight Tommy Fury next.
      But as CEO of the company, he has a say on everything, including matchmaking and production.
      Taylor says they have turned down interest to sell Misfits after just 12 months of business and gives it an eye-watering valuation.
      KSI has headlined on three DAZN PPVsCredit: Getty
      KSI knocking out gamer Faze TemperrrCredit: PA
      KSI in his last fight with Joe FournierCredit: Getty
      He said: “It’s worth over £100million, if you look at everything, including our contracts long-term, things in the pipeline.
      “Every event we’ve done has made a profit and the audience is just growing. We had an offer to have effect, over £100million.
      “But we don’t want to give up control and not want an investor to come in and have a say without having the knowledge.”
      Misfits are entering the first of their five years with DAZN and Taylor warns they are only just getting started.
      He said: “Within that five-year period our growth is going to be exponential we’ve got amazing ideas.
      “We’ve got something for everyone, we’ve got a pro division that’s launching, we’ve got some fights that are more gimmicky, tag-teams.
      “Then we’ve got guys who don’t take it too seriously but they want to settle a beef which is super entertaining.
      “Then you’ve got guys who live and breathe like boxers now; KSI, trains super hard, Jake Paul, we’ve seen his transformation.
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      “All these guys, it’s their primary lifestyle now it’s taken over everything they’ve been doing.
      “So you’ve got to give them respect, they’re putting in the hours and the work. You can hate on these guys all you want, but they’re watching.”
      Tommy Fury and KSI are in talks to fight nextCredit: Getty More

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      I dreamt of boxing at the Olympics but ended up watching from a prison cell – now it’s crunch time in my career

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      HASIM RAHMAN JR had to painfully watch his Olympic dream from a prison cell – but now he is fighting to make up for lost time. The heavyweight is the son of two-time champion Rahman Sr, who famously knocked out Lennox Lewis in 2001.
      Hasim Rahman Jr is the son of heavyweight legend SrCredit: ANU / The Sun
      The American spent three years in prison
      So for Rahman, moving into the family business was a no brainer as he quit American football to pursue boxing.
      And he took to it well, having almost 100 amateur bouts which set up Olympic aspirations.
      But that was cut short in 2012, when Rahman was involved in a car crash which fatally killed a 43-year-old truck driver in Las Vegas.
      Only 20 at the time of the incident, he was later incarnated for three years after being charged with reckless driving.
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      Opening up to SunSport, Rahman said: “It just made me realise how important my family was. 
      “We all help each other, it’s not just me and my career, it’s my brother and his career. It’s my mum and what she’s doing, my dad and what he’s doing. 
      “It’s everyone and we come together as a family and we have one goal and that’s to keep the Rahman name on top. 
      “When I was away, my family was the only way I got through it. If it wasn’t for my family, I don’t know where I would be.” 
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      Hasim Rahman Sr with son Jr
      Jr turned professional in 2017Credit: ANU / The Sun
      Rahman watched from his cell as Team USA failed to enter a heavyweight in the 2016 Olympics in Rio.
      But after his release that December, he made his professional debut in 2017 and has been on a mission ever since.
      Rahman, 32, said: “I always feel like I’m chasing it a little bit. When I left I was considering being a 178-pounder in the trials. 
      “But I went away about six-seven months before the trials happened so I didn’t get to participate and I had to watch the Olympics through a cell. 
      “And it really hurt, especially seeing people out there that I felt like I could have made a difference if I was there. 
      “It was just tough to go through that experience but I came home and I’ve made the most of the opportunities that have been afforded to me. 
      “But it’s crunch time now. I should be winning these fights, I should have won my last two fights so we go back, look at it, pray about it and Inshallah we come out on top July 22nd.” 
      Despite having a famous fighting surname, Rahman felt as though his biggest bout was outside the ring.
      Floyd Mayweather with Hasim Rahman Jr has
      Because when he and younger brother Sharif were amateurs, they filed a lawsuit against boxing legend Floyd Mayweather.
      They had been included in an episode of Showtime’s All Access, in which both of them claimed they sparred for over 30 minutes without a break.
      The brothers sought damages of more than $10,000 after alleging battery, tortious assault, false imprisonment, negligent hiring, training, supervision and retention and unjust enrichment.
      It was later settled out of court, but Rahman believes it left him blacklisted by the powers that be.
      He said: “I’m always going to be fighting that a little bit but it’s up to me and my brothers to break that barrier. 
      “But it just makes it that much more difficult when you’re fighting against people that are very, very high up in the sport.”
      Rahman notched up 12 straight wins before losing in 2022 to Kenzie Morrison, 33, son of ex-champ Tommy.
      But four months later he was set to replace Tommy Fury, 24, as an opponent to fight YouTuber-turned boxer Jake Paul, 26.
      Jake Paul was set to fight Hasim Rahman Jr in 2022Credit: ANU / The Sun
      The fight was cancelled due to a weight disagreementCredit: ANU / The Sun
      Eventually that was also scrapped amid a weight disagreement and instead Rahman was signed by Paul’s rival KSI to Misfits Boxing.
      Rahman lost his Misfits debut last November to ex-NFL and UFC star Greg Hardy, 34, who had a SEVEN STONE advantage.
      Now he is back on Saturday night against bare-knuckle boxing champion and former UFC heavyweight Alan Belcher, 39.
      Rahman said: “I know he’s very tough and he’s going to bring a lot of pressure and I know he’s a knockout artist. 
      “He’s already said he’s coming to knock me out in the second round, so it’s going to be bombs away come July 22nd, that I can guarantee.” 
      Rahman has teased a switch to MMA himself while not ruling out a return to traditional boxing – as he looks to leave an unprecedented legacy.
      He said: “I want to set a mark that can’t nobody touch. I want to do something that is like, ‘Wow, he really did that.’ 
      “I’ve had some really tough fights, I’m coming off two really tough fights and I have a tough fight ahead of me. So there’s one thing right there.  
      “Especially in this era, people don’t take tough fights and can’t nobody say to me I’m taking easy fights. 
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      “Now it’s time to come out on the winning side and take tough fights after that.
      “I don’t want to be known as a fighter that took easy fights or was scared to fight anybody.” 
      KSI pictured with Hasim Rahman JrCredit: Facebook More

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      Kingpyn flasher Daniella Hemsley’s MMA fighter boyfriend slams Eddie Hearn as he tells OnlyFans star ‘get your t**s out’

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      ONLYFANS boxing sensation Daniella Hemsley’s MMA fighter boyfriend has leapt to the defence of his beau in a swipe at Eddie Hearn.Hemsley caused a stir when she celebrated defeating Ms.Danielka by flashing her breasts to the crowd.
      Daniella Hemsley caused controversy as she flashed to the crowd after beating Ms.DanielkaCredit: instagram @daniella.hemsley
      The Only fans star has posed for PlayboyCredit: instagram @daniella.hemsley
      Daniella has over 150k followers on InstagramCredit: instagram @daniella.hemsley
      Akonne Wanliss has leapt to the defence of his girlfriendCredit: Instagram @akonnewanliss
      And it was not only the crowd inside the 3Arena in Dublin who got an eyeful, with the Kingpyn even broadcast on DAZN.
      Daniella was on a high after the first victory of her career – having fallen to defeat in an earlier bout with Jully Poca in April.
      The influencer apologised for her actions in a post-fight interview with Fred Talks Boxing, saying: “I got a bit overwhelmed, I just wanted to express myself.”
      And her MMA fighter boyfriend, Akonne Wanliss told talkSPORT that while the celebration was prepared, she did not intend to take things so far.
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      He said: “In YouTube boxing, they always do something to go viral and make a statement. That’s the name of the game in YouTube boxing,
      “It was planned beforehand. It was slightly different, we had nipple tassels but somewhere the nipples tassels got lost and her bare nipples were on show and everyone was going wild about that.
      “I always say good press is bad press and bad press is good press. You just have to take everything with a pinch of salt and own what you’ve done.
      Wanliss also hit back at Eddie Hearn’s criticism of his girlfriend – with Hearn saying he “hates” influencer boxing after the flashing incident and accusing it of detracting from women’s boxing.
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      Wanliss explained that the celebrations were meant to be less lewdCredit: instagram @daniella.hemsley
      But a wardrobe malfunction derailed thingsCredit: instagram @daniella.hemsley
      Daniella now has a 1-1 recordCredit: instagram @daniella.hemsley
      Wanliss accused Hearn of hypocrisy, given he stood next to Cherneka Johnson when she weighed in wearing nothing but body paint and an OnlyFans logo.
      He said: “You’ve got boxers who are OnlyFans girls that are doing full-on porn on OnlyFans and they are coming out wearing the OnlyFans logo, not even wearing clothes, to a weigh-in,
      “Essentially, they’ve got their t**s out, it’s just painted.
      “They are doing the same thing. And then you’ve got boxers and MMA fighters from other organisations kissing each other, showing their t**s after shows.
      “It happens. I’ve even seen Eddie Hearn standing with a title next to an OnlyFans girl. It’s very contradictory.
      “If I ever meet Eddie Hearn I’d be like, ‘Bruv, come on. You promote the thing.’
      “It doesn’t align with what he’s said before, but I don’t really care.” More

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      Tommy Fury faces deadline of THIS WEEK to agree huge KSI fight in warning by YouTube star’s manager

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      TOMMY FURY is faced with a deadline of THIS WEEK to finally agree terms to fight KSI. In February, Fury edged a split-decision win over KSI’s arch rival Jake Paul in their Saudi Arabia showdown.
      Tommy Fury facing off with KSICredit: Misfits boxing
      And it all but KO’d Paul’s proposed blockbuster grudge match with KSI, initially eyed for December.
      Paul, 26, also snubbed a rematch to instead return on August 5 in Texas against ex-UFC veteran Nate Diaz, 38.
      So KSI, 30, turned his attention to Fury, 24, but the pair found themselves squabbling over weight and financials.
      KSI’s manager Mams Taylor – also co-founder of Misfits Boxing – remained coy on negotiations when pressed by SunSport.
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      But he said: “Whether it’s on or off, we should know some time this week.
      “I’m just going to let you know, this week is going to be an interesting week.” 
      KSI has made it clear Fury is absolutely his No1 target but even the determined YouTube, music and crossover boxing star has a deadline.
      And having seen opponents pullout in the past, Taylor warned they will have alternatives should Fury fail to accept.
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      He said: “There’s always a threat it’s not a done deal until you have the signed contracts, there’s always a threat after you have the signed contracts. 
      “This is boxing, someone could get injured, it’s not celeb darts. We’ve had some bad luck with pullouts and you have to think fast. 
      “We’ve had to come up with creative solutions and it won’t be any different if anyone pulls out of our fights, we always try to have ones on standby.
      “But, I do believe this is a great fight and a great test for JJ and I think he’s got this in the bag if they do end up fighting.” 
      Jake Paul was beaten by Tommy Fury on pointsCredit: Getty
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      I was homeless and stripping for cash before turning to MMA… now I’m one of the biggest boxing influencers in world

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      ANTHONY TAYLOR was stripping for cash and sleeping rough before turning to MMA… now he is a star of influencer boxing. Taylor was 25 when he began training for MMA in 2013, going on to have over ten amateur bouts in two years.
      Anthony Taylor was once a stripper before professional fightingCredit: @anthony_prettyboy
      He is now a star of influencer boxingCredit: @anthony_prettyboy
      Anthony Taylor celebrates his last winCredit: Getty
      But after moving to Los Angeles, the American fell on hard times and took a job stripping to earn money.
      Taylor, 34, told SunSport: “I was a stripper, I had nothing. 
      “I wasn’t doing nothing with my life, I was homeless, nowhere to go and I was stripping. I was just enjoying life as a bum who had no goals, nothing.” 
      Taylor relocated from Alameda in California to LA to train with coach Antonio McKeee and his champion son AJ.
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      It was AJ – working security at a gentleman’s club – who got Taylor the male stripping job through a bartender who also worked there.
      He revealed: “It was all men who danced and nothing but women who came in. 
      “It was kind of like Magic Mike. And that’s how I got into it, I did it for a couple months, made really good money and kept at it.”
      Taylor earned up to $300 a night (£230) to take his kit off and also drove Uber but still he was without a home.
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      He went from sleeping on benches, sofa surfing and even staying in one of his coach’s gyms to get by.
      Taylor remembered: “Those times were low, the lowest times of my life.
      “Having to endure that for such a long period of time really moulded the person I am now. 
      “I was able to go through that experience and live it and understand it. Now in my life, I can say, I don’t ever wanna be there again. 
      “That low, no friends, no family, nothing. I don’t want to experience that again, so I’ll build my own family, build my own friends. I build my foundation and talent.” 
      Eventually, Taylor’s MMA career picked up and by 2018 he was fighting regularly enough and living with his trainer Antonio.
      Taylor notched five wins in a row in the cage, which caught the attention of the UFC.
      He was told should he win twice more, a deal with MMA’s premier promotion would be on the table.
      Jake Paul with Anthony TaylorCredit: Instagram @anthony_prettyboy
      Anthony Taylor is an ex-sparring partner of Jake Paul’sCredit: @anthony_prettyboy
      But then, a phone call would change the course Taylor’s life and career forever.
      He said: “Jake Paul’s coach BJ Flores calls me, ‘Hey, you wanna be Jake’s sparring partner, great opportunity, you’ll make some good money, invest it. Get you in the scene.’
      “That’s how I got into the scene with Jake Paul.” 
      Taylor left behind his UFC ambitions to join Paul’s camp, as the YouTuber-turned boxer made his mark in the sport.
      He was a sparring partner before Paul beat ex-MMA champions Ben Askren, 38, and Tyron Woodley, 41.
      From there, Taylor also got the chance to fight on Paul’s undercard twice, losing to Tommy Fury, 24, and Chris Avila, 30.
      But his time in the camp pushed his profile to new heights and saw him feature on several influencer boxing shows.
      Taylor said: “Coming into the scene, Jake helped put me on. 
      Tommy Fury beat Anthony Taylor in August 2021Credit: Getty
      Anthony Taylor also lost to Chris AvilaCredit: Amanda Westcott/SHOWTIME
      “But from there on I was able to use my own platform and make myself grow self efficiently. I give Jake credit for getting me into the game and I appreciate it. 
      “But also, I have to give myself credit because, yeah he can put you on but you have to keep doing what you’re doing so you can stay on.”
      Life could have been so much different had Taylor focussed on the UFC instead of crossover boxing – but does he feel he made the correct call?
      Taylor responded: “I wouldn’t say I made the right choice, I just stumbled into it at the right time. 
      “And I manifested this. I said I’d be one of the biggest influencers in the world and now I am, baby.” 
      Taylor returns on Saturday night in Nashville on a Misfits Boxing card, promoted by superstar KSI.
      And he faces rival Paul Bamba, 33, known for his cancelled bout with Fury last year and recent loss to Avila.
      The stakes are high for Taylor, who is coming off a win over TikTok sensation Salt Papi, but he insists 5-3 Bamba is no match for him.
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      He said: “I stop him. He doesn’t have anything that poses a threat to me in the ring.
      “It’s not like he’s going to show me something I haven’t seen before.” 
      Salt Papi was beaten by Anthony TaylorCredit: Getty
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      Jake Paul joined by Olivia Dunne, UFC boss Dana White and Arsenal chief in top 50 most influential figures in sport

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      JAKE PAUL was joined by some star-studded names in the top 50 most influential figures in sports. The YouTuber-turned boxer made the list compiled by Sports Illustrated.
      Jake Paul was named in the top 50 most influential figures in sportsCredit: Getty
      Lionel Messi also made the listCredit: AFP
      UFC president Dana White was includedCredit: Getty
      His work as a pay-per-view prizefighter, promoter and boxing manager saw him named alongside some of sport’s biggest stars.
      Paul was the only fighter on the list, with Conor McGregor, Canelo Alvarez and Tyson Fury nowhere to be seen.
      He said: “I love the sport. It’s changed my life. It saved my life. And it can be so much better.”
      Footballers Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe made the cut due to their impact on and off the field.
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      Cristiano Ronaldo did not join them but the Saudi Investment Fund – which prised the superstar over to the Middle east – was recognised.
      PSG owner Nasser Al-Khelaifi is also the chairman of Qatar-based sports network beIN and was named on the list.
      Other sports owners such as Arsenal, LA Rams and Denver Nuggets boss Stan Kroenke were also included and so too was UFC president Dana White.
      White helped the UFC’s owners Endeavor merge with the WWE in April to form a $21.4billion public company.
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      American legends such as basketball icon Lebron James and golfer Tiger Woods also made the cut.
      And newcomer Olivia Dunne featured due to the gymnast’s 7.5million followers on TikTok and 4.1million on Instagram. 
      Meanwhile, sports presenter Pat McAfee made the cut due to the popularity of his show, set for a move to ESPN this year.
      Gymnast Olivia Dunne was recognised in the listCredit: https://www.instagram.com/livvydunne/
      Olivia Dunne has millions of social media followersCredit: INSTAGRAM/LIVVYDUNNE
      Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke is a big influencerCredit: Getty More