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    My training camp for KSI was like PRISON without Molly-Mae and Bambi but I will make him PAY, vows emotional Tommy Fury

    TOMMY FURY has vowed to make KSI pay for taking him away from his fiancee and baby daughter for ten weeks. Fury made the ultimate sacrifice in training camp to fight YouTube superstar KSI on Saturday night in Manchester.
    Tommy Fury spent his training camp to fight KSI in a hotel
    He likened it to a ‘fancy prison’
    Fury fights KSI in Manchester
    The boxer gets to work in the swimming pool
    The 2019 Love Islander – who met partner Molly-Mae Hague on the TV show – spent over two months staying in a hotel away from his family.
    Fury was only a short drive away from his £3.5million Cheshire mansion but he opted to instead live in solidarity while in camp.
    He said: “Could have stayed at home for the full camp. Home is probably 15 minutes away from the camp, have I been going back? No.
    “I’ve seen them once a week for the past ten weeks and that’s just because I want to zone in and concentrate.
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    “You have to make sacrifices in this game and who else – especially in this game – no one is doing that.

    “They’re all around their missus’ in bed with their missus at night time, kissing and cuddling. I’ve had none of that.
    “I’ve had it hard, living on my own, training on my own. I’ve got the best team in the world and I’m ready to show all the discipline and sacrifice on Saturday night.”
    Fury likened his training camp hotel to a “fancy prison” having done nothing but eat, sleep and repeat his gruelling regime.
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    Fury was reduced to FaceTime calls
    He only saw Molly-Mae and baby Bambi once a week
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    He said: “Honestly, the hotel is beautiful, can’t thank them enough for what they’ve done for us.
    “But, at the end of the day is I’d liken it to a fancy prison because all I’ve done for ten weeks is go to the gym, coming back, eating, sleeping and watching films.
    “It’s a fancy prison, I’ve not done anything else. I’m in a razor, razor sharp mental state and ready to go out there and deliver a career-best performance.”
    Tempers have threatened to boil over between Fury, 24, and KSI, 30, in the lead up to the DAZN PPV fight.
    KSI was involved in an altercation with Fury’s dad John who threw a bottle at the social media star, who then retaliated by SPITTING his gum at him.
    So after the bitter war of words, Fury is ready to let his fists do the talking when the rivals put bragging rights and reputations on the line.
    He said: “KSI has done, said a lot of things and he’s going to have to pay for that Saturday night.
    “I’m quietly calm, composed and ready to go. But he will pay for everything he’s said over this past ten weeks.”
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    KSI names three next fight opponents after Tommy Fury but admits he will be ‘lost’ following grudge bout

    KSI admits he will feel “lost” after settling the score with Tommy Fury – but he already has a trio of superstar names lined up to fight after. The YouTube, music and crossover boxing star faces Fury on Saturday night in Manchester.
    KSI ahead of his fight with Tommy FuryCredit: Getty
    It gives him the chance to do what his arch rival Jake Paul failed in and hand Fury a disastrous defeat.
    And KSI insisted the challenge is not about money and instead fuelled only by trying to upset the boxing odds.
    So he predicts a huge comedown in emotions after the fight – but a list of old rivals could quickly spark a change in that.
    KSI told SunSport: “I’ve made the money that I wanted to make and now I’m looking for more than that. 
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    “And I know after this fight I’m probably going to feel a little bit lost and think, ‘I’m going to need something to excite me again.’  
    “And just going to figure it out, whether that’s a fight with Conor McGregor, Floyd Mayweather, Jake Paul, whatever, we’ll see. 
    “But right now I’m just trying to enjoy this moment because so many times there’s a destination point that I’ve got and I reach it and I’m like, ‘Now what?’ 
    “So right now I’m just enjoying this moment and taking it all in and once I do what I said I was going to do, over and over again, yeah I get to enjoy it. Relish it.” 
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    UFC legend McGregor, 35, bizarrely called out KSI, 30, to a bare-knuckle fight ringside after Anthony Joshua’s most recent win.
    And unbeaten boxing icon Mayweather, 46, faced the social media sensation’s brother Deji, 26, in November.
    But KSI’s most storied feud is with online enemy Paul, 26, whose brother Logan lost to the Londoner in 2019.
    Logan, 28, has since formed a bromance and business with KSI after launching drinks company Prime.
    But younger brother Jake has no love lost and has called to end the rivalry with the mother of all influencer boxing bouts.
    The American lost to Fury by split-decision last February and snubbed a rematch to instead beat MMA veteran Nate Diaz, 38, in August.
    So KSI turned his attention to Fury but Jake is set to be in Manchester as Logan makes his return against jujitsu champion Dillon Danis, 30.
    But if KSI was to pull off the upset at the AO Arena, he has no interest of allowing Jake into the ring for a face off.
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    He said: “No. I’m just going to laugh at him and be like, ‘This is the person you lost to.’
    “Because now I’m in the driving seat, now I’m in the highest chair and I get to choose who I want.” 
    KSI and Tommy Fury kept apart by a cageCredit: Splash
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    Logan Paul shows off swollen face after being ATTACKED by Dillon Danis in chaotic scenes ahead of boxing fight

    LOGAN PAUL has revealed his swollen face after being attacked by Dillon Danis in a chaotic pre-fight press conference.The grudge match between the two stars will be the co-headline bout in Manchester on Saturday night along with KSI versus Tommy Fury.
    Logan Paul was left with a cut and swollen cheek after being attacked by Dillon DanisCredit: Splash
    The MMA star revealed the blood on the floor in the aftermathCredit: X
    Fans were fearing the worst when they saw the cut on Paul’s faceCredit: X
    The YouTuber has now revealed the damage he suffered on InstagramCredit: Instagram
    However, there were fears that the bout could be jeopardy after an explosive brawl left YouTuber-turned WWE star Paul gushing with blood on Thursday.
    The pair had just finished trash-talking on stage when Paul, who has a 0-1-2 record, hurled a bottle of his Prime drink at Danis’ nether regions.
    MMA fighter Danis hit back by swiping a microphone at his rival’s head as security tried to separate them.
    The 28-year-old Paul was left clutching his face after the sickening thud of the impact cut open his cheek.
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    Danis then posted a picture of blood on the floor at the venue and captioned it with: “Play with fire get burnt p***y.”
    Mams Taylor, KSI’s manager and co-owner of Misfits Boxing, was initially unable to provide an update on the American’s health status after the shock incident.
    However, Paul has now taken to social media to seemingly reassure fans that the highly-anticipated bout is still on despite the damage he suffered.
    He firstly tweeted: “This Saturday we catching a predator.”
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    Paul then shared a selfie on Instagram of himself wearing dark goggles above the huge swelling and cut on his left cheek that he captioned with: “Can’t see the haterz.”
    As we revealed last night, sources have told SunSport that they are confident the cut will not lay waste to the bout.
    Despite his impressive exploits in WWE, Paul has not set foot inside the boxing ring since his 2021 clash with Floyd Mayweather.
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    KSI vs Tommy Fury: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, PPV price and ring-walks for huge Misfits Prime card

    KSI and Tommy Fury are days away from finally settling their feud in a colossal influencer boxing showdown.The duo, will throw down in the main event of a stacked Misfits Pime card in Manchester on Saturday night.
    KSI and Tommy Fury are days away from throwing down in a Manchester meleeCredit: REUTERS
    KSI and Tommy Fury faced off in the ring after the former’s win over Joe FournierCredit: Getty
    Social media mogul KSI is coming off a controversial No Contest against Joe Fournier back in May, in which he accidentally used his elbow to originally claim a KO win.
    Fury, on the other hand, won the fight of his life against Jake Paul in Saudi Arabia back in February, but is now looking to put an end to the influencer space once and for all.
    KSI hasn’t made his desire to one day fight Paul a secret, but for now, he’d rather do the one thing the Problem Child couldn’t do by beating Fury.
    Fury and KSI faced off in the ring after the latter’s win over Fournier in scenes which set the landscape alight.
    And now they’ll face off on a mega night of action in Manchester, with Jake’s brother Logan Paul also on the card!
    Misifts’ Prime card promises to be a night filled with yet more social media drama.
    The eyes of Gen Zers around the globe will be firmly fixed on the AO Arena to see which social media stars will reign supreme.
    And SunSport is on hand with everything you need to know about the influencer boxing card for the ages.
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    When is KSI vs Fury?

    Fury’s clash with KSI will take place this weekend on Saturday, October 14.
    The fight will be held at the AO Arena in Manchester.
    Ring-walks for the man event are expected to get going from around 10.50pm BST.
    You can expect the main card to start at 7pm BST.

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

    KSI vs Fury will be shown live on DAZN PPV in the UK.The PPV price for the event is £19.99.
    Limited time special offer: Subscribe to DAZN and get your first month for just £1 rather than £9.99 when you add the KSI vs Fury PPV to your plan.
    This monthly saver plan commits you to an entire year of action, including boxing, women’s football, MMA and Saudi Pro League.
    To remain flexible, get your first month for £5 rather than £19.99 when you add the KSI vs Fury PPV to your plan.
    You can cancel the flexible plan with 30 days notice.
    The fight is available for live streaming on your mobile or tablet device from the DAZN app.
    You can also catch the fights on DAZN PPV HD channel 495 once you have purchased the event.

    Tommy Fury defeated Jake Paul in their February Saudi showdownCredit: Getty
    Can I watch it at the cinemas?
    YES!
    Unique X confirmed that they partnered with DAZN to broadcast the highly anticipated bout LIVE across the UK and Ireland in the cinemas.
    KSI vs Fury undercard
    Here are all the confirmed fights on the night:

    MAIN EVENT: KSI vs Tommy Fury 
    Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis 
    Deen the Great vs Walid Sharks
    King Kenny vs Anthony Taylor
    Whindersson Nunes vs My Mate Nate
    Wassabi Lmao (Alex Wassabi & NichLmao) vs Los Pineda Coladas (Luis Alcaraz Pineda & BDave) – tag team match
    Chase DeMoor vs Tempo Arts
    S-X vs DTG
    Astrid Wett vs Alexia Grace
    Salt Papi vs Slim

    What has been said?
    “I came back to boxing to show the world the crazy levels I’m at,” KSI said.
    “I’ve shown through obliterating all my past opponents that I am the best in this scene.
    “KO after KO has now led me to the toughest fight in the influencer boxing scene. I’m fighting Tommy Fury.
    “The man that defeated the once undefeated Jake Paul is now my opponent and I can’t wait to silence all the doubters that believe I have no chance. After this fight, you’ll understand that I truly am that guy.”
    Fury said: “I’ve already beaten Jake Paul and so all that is left for me to do is send this man to sleep. I’ll do that inside four rounds. This is easy money.”
    KSI’s clash with Joe Fournier ended in a No Contest due to an illegal elbowCredit: PA
    Jake Paul has also given his prediction.
    Paul said: “I think Tommy knocks him out in like less than five rounds.
    “I mean [KSI] is doing these gimmick WWE fights up until now.
    “Tommy is his first real test, but who knows, he might throw an elbow on Tommy, too.”
    SunSport’s fight prediction
    Anything other than a stoppage victory for TNT will do irreparable damage to his reputation.
    Fury, whose skill set is lightyears ahead of KSI, knows all too well the ramifications of going the distance or falling to a shock defeat.
    So expect him to come out fast and look to get an early stoppage.
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    Tommy Fury opens door to sensational Logan Paul fight after KSI and reveals shock admiration for Jake Paul

    TOMMY FURY is open to a sensational fight with Logan Paul – after settling the score with his brother Jake. Fury ended two years of bitter feuding with a split-decision over Jake in February to leave with bragging rights and his reputation intact.
    Tommy Fury beat Jake Paul on pointsCredit: Reuters
    Logan Paul faces Dillon Danis nextCredit: Getty
    And now he readies for another blockbuster celebrity grudge match against YouTuber-turned boxer KSI, 30, on Saturday in Manchester.
    Jake’s brother Logan, 28, features in the co-headliner and wants to avenge his sibling’s loss down the line.
    And Fury told SunSport: “I’m going to solely concentrate on Saturday night, get a great performance God willing and then we’ll get around the table and see what’s next.
    “I’m sure if Logan Paul wants it he can definitely have it, 100 per cent.
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    “I don’t really care about these guys, any one of them, whoever wants it at that time, whoever puts up the best offer is gonna have the fight, aren’t they?
    “It doesn’t matter to me who I fight, especially not with these guys.”
    Jake is set to travel to England to watch Logan in action against arch rival Dillon Danis, 30, a former jujitsu champion and current 2-0 MMA fighter.
    And it means a potential reunion for Fury – but the 2019 Love Islander has welcomed his old friend across the pond.
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    He said: “At the end of the day, we had our beef, our fight, we settled it all in the ring and for now that’s died down.
    “There’s always going to be a fight there as I’m sure he wants to get that fight back – but that’s never going to happen.
    “And at the end of the day he can sit there and watch what should have been done to him.”
    Jake, 26, revealed he has been messaging Fury, 24, directly online and the two have agreed to rematch next year.
    And after sharing eight rounds – selling 800,000 pay-per-views – Fury has a shock admiration American prankster-gone prizefighter.
    He said: “At the end of the day, Jake’s alright. Jake’s a lot better of a man than KSI I can tell you that.
    “But at the end of the day I’m focussed on KSI, I’m going to come for him and then we can sit round the table and I’m pretty sure it won’t be the last dealings with the Pauls.”
    Tommy Fury ahead of his fight with KSICredit: Splash
    KSI faces Tommy Fury in ManchesterCredit: Getty

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    I went viral for STREET boxing and was threatened with guns.. now I’m signed to KSI and winning praise from world champs

    DEEN THE GREAT has gone from fighting in the streets to becoming a star of KSI’s Misfits Boxing. The American shot to fame on YouTube for challenging rivals to boxing matches in public.
    Deen the Great shot to fame boxing on the streetsCredit: @deenthegreat
    Deen challenged rivals to fight it outCredit: @deenthegreat
    The clips amassed millions of viewsCredit: @deenthegreat
    They have become huge hits with one video of Deen boxing a Houston police officer in Texas reaching almost TWO MILLION views.
    The internet sensation – who wrestled at school – was inspired into a social media career after seeing his friends rake it in.
    Deen, 23, told SunSport: “I saw they were making $30,000 a month, I was like s***. Let me get some of that. 
    “They’re doing fake pranks so I just picked up a phone, started recording with my friends and fighting on the streets, it went viral.
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    “I kept doing the street s*** and it kept going viral and kept going viral, I fought three people at once, it went viral. 
    “I even fought a police officer and that’s what got me on the map.”
    Deen started training when he was 17 and was discovered online by prankster FouseyTube.
    So when KSI launched Misfits Boxing – a platform for crossover celebrity-style bouts – it was a no brainer for the brawler.
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    Deen said: “I started taking it serious when they got me on the big stage.”
    The lightweight – real name Nurideen Shahid Shabazz – admitted fighting on the streets often drew threats.
    He said: “It was hella dangerous, but I guess God was on my side. 
    “The whole point was it was guns down gloves up so people kind of got the memo. 
    “I did have a few people threaten me, but I don’t fear s***. If it’s meant to be, it’s meant to be.” 
    Deen is unbeaten in Misfits and returns in a rematch on Saturday against bitter rival Walid Sharks, who he knocked out in November.
    But he is tempted by a switch to the professional game if the money is right having been supported by world champions.
    Deen said: “S***, the influencer game is where the money is at.
    “But if the pro game have some bread to throw, I know promoters have been asking me a lot of questions. 
    “A lot of them are interested so it’s going to be exciting to see. But if DAZN keep taking care of me, I’ll stick with DAZN and turn pro if there’s no one else to fight in the influencer scene, why not?
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    “I’m starting to get respect from the pros, Shakur Stevenson is showing love, Caleb Plant is showing love. All the pros are showing love.”
    The American is unbeaten in MisfitsCredit: @deenthegreat
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    Who is YouTuber Ryan Taylor and why has his fight on the KSI vs Tommy Fury undercard been cancelled?

    YOUTUBE BMX star and boxer Ryan Taylor was set for a rematch with Swarmz on Saturday. But who is the YouTuber, and why has the fight been cancelled?
    Ryan Taylor in action during a match with Slim at Utilita Arena Sheffield on October 15, 2022.Credit: Getty
    Who is YouTuber Ryan Taylor?
    Ryan Taylor is a BMX rider born on March 18, 1993. 
    Although now based in Dubai, the 30-year-old was raised in Walsall in the West Midlands. 
    Ryan shares BMX content with his 2.5 million subscribers on YouTube, where his videos have racked up over 480 million total views. 
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    The YouTuber set up his channel in 2011 but is also prolific on other social media sites like  Instagram, where he has amassed over 650,000 followers, and Facebook where he has more than 130,000 followers.
    Ryan’s brother, Pat Casey, was also a BMX rider but tragically died in a motorbike accident in June 2023. 
    Ryan had a son named Knoxx Mateo with golfer and content creator Karol Priscilla before the pair split up in late 2018.
    What is Ryan Taylor’s boxing record?
    Ryan’s boxing record currently stands at 0 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw. 
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    The cruiserweight, also known as “The Headbutt King” made his debut in March 2022 in an exhibition bout against DK Money. 
    Ryan’s last match was against rapper and boxer Swarmz — the pair fought at the OVO Wembley Arena on the undercard of KSI’s clash with FaZe Temperrr in January 2023.
    Swarmz won the fight in a first-round TKO after a referee stoppage, thanks to severe swelling around Ryan’s right eye.
    Why has Ryan Taylor’s fight on the KSI vs Tommy Fury undercard been cancelled?
    Ryan was hoping to take his revenge in a rematch, on the Tommy Fury vs KSI undercard on Saturday night in Manchester, after Swarmz beat him in early 2023. 
    But Misfit Boxing’s prime card has suffered a huge blow as according to Happy Punch Promotions, the Dubai-based BMX star has been arrested just days before the much-anticipated rematch. 
    Misfits have confirmed to SunSport that the match has been cancelled, but it is not yet known why Ryan has been arrested. 
    Misfit Boxing—co-owned by KSI—are now seeking a replacement for the fight.
    Swarmz took to Twitter to criticise the YouTuber following the cancellation, saying: “ I exposed this man hes a wet wipe. Why only now you go and get arrested lool. I want you to prove you got arrested this sounds like the same excuses you used in our first fight. Your not ready for youtube boxing QUIT NOW… TIMEWASTER!!!!”
    Fans and critics also had a lot to say about the last-minute cancellation and arrest.
    One boxing fan said: “WE NEED AN ASAP REPLACEMENT IF THSST THE CASE.”
    Another said: “Crazy way of ducking a fight fairs.”
    Another chimed in: “Man’s that petrified of Swarmz he went and got himself arrested so he didn’t have to fight.”
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    The KSI clash against Tommy Fury is Saturday night’s Misfits Prime headline fight, taking place at the Manchester Arena.
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    Who is Walid Sharks and what is his boxing record?

    BOXER Walid Sharks is part of the huge all-star-studded Misfits Boxing Prime Card Event.Sharks’ highly anticipated rematch against Deen the Great is set to be an explosive bout.
    Boxer Walid Sharks is a social media star turned boxerCredit: Instagram
    Who is Walid Sharks?
    Walid Muhesein, also known as Walid Sharks, is an online social media star-turned-boxer. 
    He was born on April 15, 2004, in Syria.
    With 441k followers on Instagram and over 550k followers on TikTok the boxer has quite the following already. 
    Walid will return to the ring on October 14, 2023, to face rival Deen the Great as part of the must-watch Misfits Boxing Prime Card. 
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    Walid and Deen the Great will feature as one of the 11 flights on the undercard, before the highly anticipated KSI showdown with Tommy Fury, and Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis gets underway. 
    What is Walid Sharks boxing record?
    Sharks has a boxing record of 3-1-0 with two KOs and one win by unanimous decision under his belt already. 
    His last fight was in July 2023, in which he secured a win over Yuddygangtv also known as YouTuber Elijah Smith.
    The boxer has only lost one fight in his career.
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    Did Walid Sharks beat Deen the Great?
    Sharks only defeat was at the hands of Deen the Great, real name Nurideen Shabazz.
    Their clash took place on November 19, 2022.
    There were multiple knockdowns during the fight which was part of the Misfits Boxing X Series 003 event. 
    Sharks looked dominant until the sudden finish in the third round when he was KO’d by Deen.
    Nearly a year later, they will go head-to-head on the undercard of KSI vs Tommy Fury on October 14, 2023.
    They have both notched wins since then, but with their long-lasting feud and rivalry, it leaves it open for Sharks to even up the series.
    Sharks has never beaten Deen the Great.
    The last time the pair met was in a Misfits Boxing tag team boxing experiment in July 2023.
    Deen and Sharks were paired up as teammates, despite their well-known feud. 
    The explosive duo took on Yuddygang TV and Ayye Pap in the co-main event of Misfits Boxing X Series 008. 
    After four rounds the unlikely pairing secured the win via a unanimous decision.
    The animosity between the two looked to have disappeared and a truce drawn.
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    However, in a bizarre and shocking turn of events, Deen the Great and Sharks ending up having a mass brawl whilst awaiting confirmation of the results, with their teams required to pull them both apart.
    The mass brawl went viral and has since ignited several reactions and built much anticipation for their next meeting on October 14, 2023. More