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    KSI vs Joe Fournier live stream and TV guide: How to watch huge Misfits fight at Wembley Arena

    KSI is back in the ring on SATURDAY NIGHT to face businessman Joe Fournier at Wembley Arena.Their bout will be the main event on the highly anticipated Misfits 007 card.
    KSI in training ahead of Misfits 007 bout with Joe FournierCredit: Darren Fletcher Photography
    KSI beat Faze Temperrr at Misfits 004Credit: GETTY
    KSI was last in action against FaZe Temperrr at Misfits 004, and the rapper stole the show with a first-round knockout.
    The 29-year-old has an unbeaten record of 4-0 as a boxer and is ultimately gearing all his efforts toward a huge fight with Jake Paul at the end of the year.
    His next opponent, Fournier, is an English businessman but is also a professional boxer.
    He has had 10 professional fights, winning nine of them by knockout, with the other ruled a no contest.
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    Fournier has also fought friend and former heavyweight champion David Haye in an exhibition fight, which he lost by unanimous decision.
    Nevertheless, the businessman is KSI’s toughest opponent to date making Saturday night’s bout one not to miss.
    How can I watch KSI vs Joe Fournier?

    KSI vs Fournier will be shown live on DAZN PPV in the UK for £19.99.
    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 KSI vs Joe Fournier?

    DAZN subscribers can live stream KSI vs Joe Fournier 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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    Can I watch DAZN on my TV?

    On March 23, DAZN launched their first TV channel on Sky known as DAZN 1 HD.
    The channel will show a 24/7 schedule of live and catch-up content including 50-plus fights a year.
    DAZN will be on Sky channel 429 in the UK and Ireland.
    To access the channel, you will need a DAZN subscription which will also give you access to the DAZN app.

    When is KSI vs Joe Fournier?

    KSI takes on Fournier in a huge clash on Saturday, May 13.
    The bout will be held at Wembley Arena in London.
    Ring-walks for the main event can be expected around 10.30pm UK time.
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    Jake Paul says stars on KSI’s Misfits Boxing must ‘respect the sport’ more and slams ‘circus’ fights on show

    JAKE PAUL has called on stars of KSI’s Misfits Boxing to “respect the sport” and slammed the “circus” fights on show.KSI, 29, last year launched the promotion to give a home to crossover and celebrity fights with events aired on DAZN.
    Jake Paul says the Misfits bouts are far removed from real boxingCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    KSI is the owner of Misfits BoxingCredit: Darren Fletcher
    But the lines between true sports and entertainment have been blurred since Misfists’ rise.
    In March, they introduced tag-team boxing to a mixture of fanfare and outrage.
    And on this Saturday’s pay-per-view event, two content creators who weigh a combined total of almost 60 STONE are set to fight.
    It leaves KSI’s arch rival Paul critical of the direction Misfits is going in and slammed that it is “not a sport”.
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    He said: “I think it is definitely on the WWE-side of things.
    “And it’s definitely a separate thing than the boxing purists should be interested in. But I do see how it has entertainment value.
    “The problem with it is that they call it ‘boxing’ and ‘influencer boxing. It’s just more like this circus spectacle, which is fine but let’s not ruin the sport of boxing.
    “Because I think influencer boxing added fans to the sport and brought more respect and credibility when people were taking it very, very seriously and putting on really good fights.
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    “Now they’re doing tag-teams and it’s all these different weight classes, they’re only fighting like two or three rounds.
    “Like, that’s not a sport, go in there fight six rounds, do a proper f*****g training camp, get f*****g good and respect the sport.
    “So, I see how it could bring more fans but I just don’t want it to turn into this like, WWE thing.
    “And it’s nothing against the WWE – I love the WWE – but in terms of boxing, it’s just different.”
    Paul, 26, similarly owns his own Most Valuable Promotions, and co-hosts his bouts.
    He also has champions like Amanda Serrano, 34, and top prospect Ashton Sylve, 19, signed to his banner.
    Paul has recently launched his Most Valuable Prospect series, to try and find the next big boxing talent – not personality.
    He said: “I just love this sport and I’m surrounded by real fighters all the time.
    “Most Valuable Prospects will be real, young, hungry boxers who have been fighting their whole entire life and we want to give them a platform in a professional way.
    “I want to find the next Muhammad Ali, the next Mike Tyson, through Most Valuable Prospects. I’m not trying to find the next Salt Papi and all this stuff.
    “It’s fun but I’m trying to grow the next generation of talent and boxers and help women’s boxing and sign world champions and get the paydays that they deserve.
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    “This WWE, Misfits s*** is kind of a separate side thing that I don’t really care about.”
    Women’s boxing champion Amanda Serrano with Jake PaulCredit: The Mega Agency More

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    KSI vs Joe Fournier predictions: Jake Paul, iShowSpeed and more predict who will come out on top of huge Wembley clash

    YOUTUBE superstar KSI returns to the ring this weekend for one of his toughest tests to date.The social media sensation turned boxer will top the bill of the latest Misfits Boxing card at Wembley Arena on Saturday night.
    KSI will be back in action this weekend against Joe FournierCredit: TWITTER@KSI
    The pair will throw down at Wembley Arena on Saturday nightCredit: DAZN
    Social media fight fans are champing at the bit to see YouTuber sensation KSI back in actionCredit: GETTY
    KSI – real name Olajide Olatunji – will be welcomed back to the squared circle by self-proclaimed billionaire Joe Fournier.
    Fournier boasts an alleged perfect record of 9-0 – although his resume has been questioned by many.
    The YouTube boxing world is waiting with bated breath for the return of KSI and several big names have been giving their predictions for the fight.
    KSI vs Joe Fournier predictions
    David Haye
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    The Haymaker said: “I’ve seen him behind the scenes, I know what he’s about. I’ve seen him spar and I’ve seen him hit the mitts and hit the bag.
    “That was a year and a half ago. I’m sure he’s improved significantly since then. That version of KSI, in my opinion, wouldn’t last the distance with Fournier.
    “Even though Joe Fournier is 40, even though he’s been living in Tulum and Dubai all over the world and in nightclubs, he lives quite a clean life.
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    “So there are no real miles on the clock for Joe. But I’ve seen him spar world champions – professional world champions – and hold his own.
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    “And I think that wealth of experience over the last ten years will be enough once that first bell rings.
    “Once the energy of the first couple of rounds where KSI will be really hyped up [by a] a big crowd going crazy and all eyeballs on him, knowing that Jake Paul was in a very similar situation with Tommy Fury in a fight which he lost.
    “Very few people on Jake Paul’s team believed that was a version of reality that could take place – but it did.
    “I thought after that happened that KSI’s team may think, ‘Oh, in actual fact, maybe we’ve bitten off more than we can chew.’
    “But they didn’t. They doubled down on it, they really wanted it.”
    Prediction: Joe Fournier to win
    Joe Fournier has an alleged perfect 9-0 recordCredit: GETTY
    iShowSpeed
    The social media phenom said: “KSI [versus Fournier]? I got Fournier, I got Fournier.”
    Official prediction: Joe Fournier to win
    Viddal Riley – KSI’s former trainer
    “I think JJ is gonna struggle for a bit.
    “But then all the attributes [speed, awkwardness and power] you just said are gonna come to fruition in the fourth round, fifth round.
    “JJ does win, between the fourth and the sixth round. That’s my prediction.”
    Official prediction: KSI to win via KO
    KSI has yet to taste defeat as a professionalCredit: PA
    True Geordie
    “Joe Fournier isn’t used to being in fights where the other guy throws punches back and he’s faking knockouts in his gym.
    “This is not me hating Joe Fournier in any way as a man. He seems like a laugh, he seems like a nice guy.
    “He’s all right. [But] KSI is way fitter, way faster, way stronger and is gonna knock this guy the f**k out.”
    Official prediction: KSI to win via KO
    Viddal Riley and the True Geordie reckon KSI will walk through Joe FournierCredit: PA
    Jake Paul
    “I honestly have no idea what’s going to happen. I think Joe is like old and he’s had a padded record, he hasn’t fought anyone good. 
    “So yeah, he’s ‘9-0’ but we don’t know how good he is, he’s been inactive.
    “And KSI hasn’t fought anyone good either. He’s just fought influencers and people say, ‘Oh, he fought your brother.’ 
    “Yeah, my brother wasn’t good when they fought.
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    “So he hasn’t fought anyone good really, we haven’t seen him tested so we really don’t know what will happen.”
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    Jake Paul says Tommy Fury loss made boxing career even more authentic and will fight for ‘a lot longer’ because of it

    JAKE PAUL said losing to Tommy Fury has made his boxing career even more authentic and could even prolong it. The YouTuber-turned prizefighter suffered defeat for the first time in February, falling victim to a split-decision in Saudi Arabia.
    Tommy Fury beat Jake Paul on pointsCredit: Getty
    But Paul, 26, has been reinvigorated by the setback and revealed it has only extended his ambitions in the sport.
    He said: “A lot of people in my position would’ve just gotten worse mentally or crumbled or gave up or went back and take an easy fight or a tune-up fight.
    “This made me a boxer even more and to come back to prove myself and to learn and get better. I love this sport, I love everything about it.
    “This reaffirmed my belief and almost made me sign this like contract that maybe wasn’t even signed yet with boxing, forever.
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    “Because when I was winning and winning and winning, I was like, ‘Oh, I might just win a couple more fights and then retire.’
    “But now I realise that I need this sport and I’m going to be here for a lot longer of a time period than I originally thought.”
    Paul snubbed a rematch with Fury, 24, and will instead return on August 5 in Texas against ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 38.
    He dives right back into a box office blockbuster, to be aired on DAZN pay-per-view.
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    And he will do so not only with a new mentality but also a fresh team.
    Paul has rehired Shane Mosley as his coach after starting his career by winning his professional debut with the boxing legend.
    Losing to Fury forced the American to re-evaluate who is truly in his corner when dealing and reflecting on the defeat.
    Paul said: “It was intense, man. Lot’s of deep thoughts, lot’s of changes being made within the camp.
    “Switching things up and having to revisit the drawing board and taking a look at everything; myself, my coaches, my friends, what went wrong.
    “And that was definitely a lengthy process, it wasn’t necessarily the easiest to figure out and a lot of those answers weren’t fun.
    “So there had to be a lot of these changes but it was a great reality check.
    “It’s like I’m going around knocking pretty much everyone out or down to the canvas at least and making a bunch of money doing it.
    “And you get kind of caught up in that and you can lose that hunger. And I didn’t even know I did.
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    “I thought I still had that same hunger and motivation but it turns out in hindsight, I didn’t.
    “Obviously, I’m new in this game and so there’s so much to learn and the weeks after were really some of the toughest moments of my life but the best now I’m able to look back at it in hindsight.”
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    Jake Paul claims next fight will be with Conor McGregor as YouTuber describes bout with UFC legend as ‘inevitable’

    JAKE PAUL reckons he’ll trade blows with Conor McGregor after he knocks out the UFC star’s bitter rival Nate Diaz.Social media sensation Paul will welcome mixed martial arts fan favourite Diaz to the boxing world in a Dallas dust-up on August 5.
    Jake Paul will throw down with UFC legend Nate Diaz on August 5Credit: DAZN
    The Problem Child plans to get back into the win column in emphatic fashionCredit: SHOWTIME
    Paul reckons an emphatic KO of Diaz will bag him a showdown with Conor McGregorCredit: SPORTSFILE
    The YouTuber-turned-boxer plans to get back in the win column with an emphatic KO of the 38-year-old, which he hopes will entice UFC superstar McGregor to share the ring with him.
    The Problem Child roared: “I want Conor next after that. It’s inevitable.”
    McGregor, 34, has remained quiet on Paul’s frequent call-outs in recent years but didn’t shy away from tipping old rival Diaz to get the better of the former Disney star.
    Paul said of McGregor’s pre-fight prediction: “I think he’s got trauma from when Nate slapped his head off.”
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    Diaz’s multi-million-pound showdown with Paul will take place just under a year after his final UFC outing.
    Paul said of the fight: “This fight made the most sense and the opportunity was there, he was a free agent.
    “[Nate is] someone I’ve always wanted to fight and someone that’s always been on my list.”
    Paul, 26, isn’t taking Diaz lightly by any means, although he firmly believes adding the MMA legend to his highlight reel will pave the way for a clash with The Notorious.
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    He told ESPN: “I see a roadmap where I knock out Nate and go to Conor McGregor.
    “Do what Conor couldn’t do, knock out Nate, then that would be the biggest fight in combat sports that could possibly be made, me vs Conor.”
    During the presser, he said: “This is a big fight, this is a fight that I wanted for a long time.
    “He got out of his UFC contract and this is probably the biggest fight of the year only topping me versus Tommy [Fury].

    “So I want to make big events, big fights happen and strike while the iron’s hot.
    “He was a free agent, let’s run it, make it happen, settle the s*** talk and I’m ready for war.
    “I’m excited to be here, thank you for having me out.
    “Dallas, I love y’all and I’ma do what Conor McGregor couldn’t do and I’ma knock this man out.” More

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    Jake Paul slammed by Dana White for facing ’40-year-old MMA fighter’ Nate Diaz as UFC boss mocks Tommy Fury loss

    DANA WHITE mocked Jake Paul for his upcoming fight with Nate Diaz and loss to Tommy Fury. The YouTuber-turned boxer returns to the ring on August 5 in Texas against Diaz, who last year walked out on the UFC when his contract expired.
    Jake Paul is set to fight Nate Diaz nextCredit: Reuters
    UFC president Dana White with Nate DiazCredit: AP:Associated Press
    It comes after Paul suffered defeat for the first time in February, losing a split-decision to Fury in Saudi Arabia.
    So UFC president White was quick to aim a dig when asked about the upcoming bout with his ex-fighter Diaz.
    He said on The Jim Rome Show: “I’ve been trying not to [criticise it]. I like Nate. Nate and I have a good relationship.
    “Listen, Jake Paul went out and fought a real boxer who was his age, his weight, and he lost.
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    “So as soon as he loses, he goes back to a 40-year-old MMA fighter who’s smaller than him [and] not his weight.
    “Listen, it’s just one of those fights. I know that some people are into this. It’s just not what I’m into. It’s not my thing.”
    Diaz, who is in fact 38, is the fourth opponent of Paul’s with an MMA background and will make his professional boxing debut.
    It comes after Ben Askren, 38, Tyron Woodley, 41, and Anderson Silva, 48, were all also beaten by the internet personality.
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    But when Paul, 26, faced a recognised boxer for the first time in Fury, 24, he suffered defeat.
    A rematch was expected to follow until Diaz surprisingly signed to face Paul instead.
    But the American – speaking at the Miami Grand Prix – insisted that the celebrity boxing rivals WILL fight again soon.
    Paul told Sky Sports: “It’s going to happen, it’s going to happen for sure.
    “I think it was a great fight, it was entertaining, it was the biggest pay-per-view buys in boxing for the last two years so I think we have to run it back.
    “Tommy is down and I’m excited for that.”
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    Tommy Fury reveals he is ‘looking forward’ to KSI fight and blasts ‘delusional’ YouTuber for saying he could beat him

    TOMMY FURY revealed he is “looking forward” to fighting KSI – and blasted the “delusional” YouTuber for saying he could beat him. Social media, music and influencer boxing star KSI looked on course to finally settle his score with arch rival Jake Paul this year.
    Tommy Fury beat Jake Paul on pointsCredit: Getty
    KSI wants to fight Tommy FuryCredit: Reuters
    But those plans look to have faced the KO after Paul was beaten by Fury in February by split-decision in Saudi Arabia.
    KSI has since revealed he now wants to instead face Fury and finish what Paul started.
    He tweeted: “I’d much rather fight and beat Tommy Fury so I can ruin Jake Paul’s legacy.”
    But a shocked Fury, 24, responded: “Wait. Beat who?”
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    To which KSI, 29, bluntly fired back: “Beat you. Can you not read?”
    And Fury replied: “Just as delusional as Jake. I’m looking forward to this one.”
    Paul, 26, snubbed a Fury rematch or talks with KSI to instead return on August 5 in Texas against 38-year-old ex-UFC star Nate Diaz.
    So KSI will refuse to wait around for Paul and instead try to one-up his arch enemy by beating Fury.
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    He told SunSport: “I want Tommy Fury, simple as that. I’m not going to waste my time with Jake Paul.
    “He wants to fight Nate Diaz, an MMA fighter who isn’t known for his boxing; black belt in jujitsu, blah, blah, blah.
    “Maybe in the UFC ring it would be a bit more entertaining, in the MMA ring yeah, but in the boxing ring everyone just knows Jake is going to win that.
    “I’m not just going to waste my time, I’m going to go straight for Tommy and do what Jake Paul couldn’t.”
    KSI returns on Saturday at Wembley Arena against millionaire nightclub tycoon-turned 9-0 boxer Joe Fournier, 40.
    But in the background, his promoter Kalle Sauerland revealed ongoing negotiations with Fury and his dad John.
    Although Paul spoke out at the Miami Grand Prix to claim he WILL rematch Fury down the line.
    He told Sky Sports: “It’s going to happen, it’s going to happen for sure.
    “I think it was a great fight, it was entertaining, it was the biggest pay-per-view buys in boxing for the last two years so I think we have to run it back.

    “Tommy is down and I’m excited for that.”
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    KSI vows to ‘DESTROY’ Andrew Tate in fight as sparring footage emerges of controversial kickboxer-turned influencer

    KSI vowed to “DESTROY” Andrew Tate after sparring footage of the controversial kickboxer-turned influencer emerged online. Tate is a former kickboxing world champion and professional MMA fighter, who most recently competed in 2020.
    KSI vowed to ‘destroy’ Andrew TateCredit: Getty
    Andrew Tate is an ex-kickboxing champion-turned controversial influencerCredit: itsandrewtatee/instagram
    But in recent years he has become more well known as an internet personality, who has been accused of voicing misogynic views.
    YouTube star and crossover boxer KSI has been critical of Tate in the past, leading to a feud between the two.
    And after sparring footage was shared of the American-born Brit, KSI was quick to fire a dig.
    He tweeted: “From watching this, I would absolutely DESTROY Andrew Tate. Watch me on May 13th for those that don’t believe me.”

    In the clip, Tate takes some shots to the face and stomach before dropping his sparring partner with a body shot.
    And in response to KSI’s criticsm, he responded: “I was literally teaching him and telling him what to do. I wasn’t even punching back.”
    KSI, 29, returns to the ring on Saturday against millionaire nightclub tycoon and 9-0 boxer Joe Fournier, 40, at Wembley Arena.
    Meanwhile Tate, 36, is currently serving house arrest with his younger brother Tristan, 34, pending a criminal investigation.
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    They were in December arrested in Bucharest with two Romanian women on suspicion of human trafficking, organised crime and rape.
    They have all denied the allegations.
    The Tate brothers spent three months in prison before being released and placed under house arrest at the end of March.
    This followed the winning of an appeal against a judge who decided to extend his time in jail for another month.
    Their house arrest has been extended for another 30 days by a Romanian court as charges have still not been brought against them.
    The latest extension to their house arrest means the Tate brothers cannot leave their homes before May 29.
    Andrew Tate pictured with brother TristanCredit: EPA More