By Nick Emms For Mailonline
Published: 14:34 EDT, 14 October 2023 | Updated: 17:03 EDT, 14 October 2023
The pair are expected to walk to the ring at around 10.50pm / 5.50pm ET / 2.50pm PT / 7.20am ACST (Sunday) / 7.50am AEST (Sunday).
The fight will be broadcast live on DAZN, with coverage starting at 7pm.
A subscription to DAZN currently costs from £9.99 per month in the UK.
Tonight’s action is priced at £19.99 in the UK.
He was dancing and smiling ahead of his fight.
This is one of the biggest fights in influencer boxing.
The pair are two of the best boxers in the scene, and close friends.
There can only be one winner though. Salt Papi takes on Slim next.
This would be INCREDIBLE!
Tyson Fury was asked if he’d consider fighting on Misfits one day.
He simply replied: ‘Never say never.’
The Gypsy King was very complimentary of the event too.
Tyson Fury takes to stage to get the crowd on their feet but ends up being boo’d after suggesting Tommy Fury will knock KSI out.
‘Tommy is going to knock this bitch out cold!’ he said before being boo’d. ‘This is beautiful for the game. These boys have done a fantastic job, it’s sold out and it’s absolutely amazing.’
Logan Paul is nursing his cut but managed to joke about the microphone holding more danger than his opponent tonight.
He said: ‘My face is feeling good. It was close. I’ll call it a scrape… do you want a close up bro? My biggest opponent is these mics, they’re f***ing sharp.’
Logan Paul says he’s forgiven Dillon Danis for taking jabs at his fiancee. Talking backstage, he said: ‘I reached a little bit of a zen moment last night because he’s made it so personal. How do you go in there not wanting to murder him? ‘The answer is I forgive him. I know my skills, I know how to beat him. I won’t fight with ego. I will fight with skill and precision.’
He holds his Misfits Lightweight title.
Deen The Great reveals his shoulder ‘came out’ during the fight after a previous injury.
He calls out Manchester for their tasteless food and renames the city ‘Deenchester’.
The influencer finalises by calling out Ryan Garcia and Gervonta Davis.
That was fight of the night.
Walid showed his heart and came out fighting in the last round but Deen The Great should be winning this.
He could’ve knocked out Deen The Great, who threw himself out of the ring to waste some time.
These are two of the very best in this scene.
Somehow Walid Sharks is still standing.
It’s been all Deen The Great. I’m surprised Walid Sharks’ team haven’t thrown in the towel yet.
He has to get a knock-out to win.
Tommy Fury is here and ready in his hometown.
He takes on KSI in the main event later tonight.
KSI would shock the world if he beats Tommy Fury.
He seems to think that he can do it.
He’s back up and we’re going into the third round.
The first standing count of the bout.
Deen The Great knocks Walid Sharks down in round 2 and he’s out for blood!
Deen The Great is up next.
He’s been tipped by many, including KSI himself, to take the influencer boxing world on his shoulders once KSI retires.
He’ll need to win today to prove his worth.
If KSI is to win tonight it’s perfectly set up for him to jump in the ring…
Everyone is looking out for Conor McGregor.
But he doesn’t appear to be in the arena.
Mail Sport’s Charlotte Daly has spotted the UFC star on Facetime to Danis ahead of his bout.
This could be fight of the night.
It’s the rematch everyone wanted.
Last time they faced each other, Walid Sharks was winning every round… then Deen the Great knocked him out.
It only takes one punch, people.
As we close in on the main events, the celebrities are arriving.
Sir Mo Farah joins Eddie Hearn, while Jill Scott is here along with Louis Theroux.
Theroux shares a strong relationship with KSI, having worked on a fight documentary together in the past.
KSI has just spoken to DAZN.
He’s given away his game plan.
‘It’s going to be a long day for Tommy,’ he said. ‘Tommy, you’re going to hate today bro. ‘It’s easy to get under people’s skin. I’m calm, relaxed, I know what I need to do. ‘He can’t deal with it. I’m letting the pressure build then eventually lights out. I have to hit him and he’ll understand he can’t rush me, simple. I won’t need luck bro.’
All three judges score the bout 49-45 in favour of Anthony Taylor.
He’s the new Misfits light heavyweight champion and falls on his back in celebration.
TAYLOR WINS BY UNANIMOUS DECISION>
Anthony Taylor did what he needed to do.
I’ll be shocked if this isn’t a win for the American.
Disappointing from King Kenny.
‘Why are you backing up and trying to box when you’re losing a fight?’ asks Daley Perales.
Brutal from Kenny’s coach and brother.
It’s time to go for the knockout.
King Kenny sees a point deducted for excessive holding.
If he’s to win this, it will need to be a knock-out.
I’m not too sure why but the commentators are complaining with Anthony Taylor’s game plan.
Yes, it’s not making for the best watch.
But you’re matching him against a man with a huge reach advantage…
King Kenny is allowing Anthony Taylor to rush him.
He needs to find his range and utilise his reach advantage.
There could be a knock-out here, if Taylor rushes him and Kenny can land a clean hand.
Daley Perales, brother and coach of King Kenny, is telling him he’s not been good enough.
He’s encouraged his fighter to push Anthony Taylor back and bully him.
Could he walk KSI out today?
Anthony Taylor is rushing King Kenny to get on the inside.
It ends up with Kenny clenching his opponent and the pair have spent the majority of the fight holding onto each other.
I’ve never seen anything like this.
Anthony Taylor sprints at King Kenny like he’s in the MMA.
Kenny just grabs him before the referee separates the two. The loudest cheer of the night so far
Taylor with a wild start>
This could be the main event itself. The whole of Manchester are backing him.
Logan Paul has arrived alongside his fiancee Nina Agdal.
Just a reminder, if you need it, she is taking Dillon Danis to court.
Anthony Taylor
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