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Jake Paul Believes KSI Should Have Recent Boxing Win Vacated

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While YouTuber KSI has not devoted himself as much to boxing as Jake Paul, the British star is still known to get into the ring from time to time. He is undefeated in seven fights (one professional, four exhibition, two amateur) and is well-regarded in boxing circles.

On May 13, KSI faced British boxer and businessman Joe Fournier. Fournier was 13-0 in his professional career but was coming off a loss in his most recent fight. In September 2021, Fournier loss by decision to David Haye. The fight was for the Misfits Boxing cruiserweight title, held by KSI. The YouTuber had won the belt in 2022 and successfully defended it in January 2023. While a hyped matchup, it was over quickly. KSI needed just two rounds to land a KO on Fournier. However, not everyone is happy with the result.

Jake Paul Claims KSI Threw An Elbow

Soon after the fight, Jake Paul took to Twitter, posting a video of KSI’s knockout. I respect boxing too much to respect what that was. “If that was indeed a real boxing match it will be ruled a no contest or disqualification,” Paul wrote. The YouTuber-turned-boxer was referring to the apparent contact between KSI’s elbow and Fournier’s face that scored the knockout. In the footage, Fournier appears to dodge a punch from KSI, only to make contact with the YouTuber’s elbow. Paul reiterated his sentiment on Instagram.

At the time of writing, the fight has been officially called as a victory for KSI. However, that could change in the coming days. If DAZN, the boxing promoter who oversees and broadcasts Misfits Boxing, deems the incident worth of review, the result could become one of two things. Firstly, the Fournier could be declared the winner. If the elbow was ruled to be intentional, then KSI could be disqualified. However, the more likely outcome in the case of a review would be a ruling of no contest. This would come in the event that an illegal elbow was deemed to have been thrown but no intentionally. This is a developing story and we’ll have any updates here at HotNewHipHop.

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Lil Durk Offers 6ix9ine $50 Million To Get In The Ring

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Lil Durk just teamed up with J. Cole for a song called “All My Life.” Overall, fans are loving this track as it is showcasing a new direction for the artist. Although, it came at a cost as Durk’s album has officially been delayed. Fans were expecting a project, however, it never came. Now, fans will have to wait, although based on what we heard last night, that wait will be worth it. After all, Durk is one of the biggest artists in hip-hop, and all of his albums seem to hit near the top of the charts.

With this new direction also comes a new mentality. Lil Durk has been in his share of feuds, but now, he wants to put them to bed. In fact, last night, he decided to share some messages with none other than 6ix9ine. 6ix9ine has said some terrible things to Durk and has consistently made fun of King Von’s death. However, Durk believes there is a solution to this problem. “I don’t want you hurt or dead you a kid from the burbs I got 50 million my own money without help to fight you on tv in dubi, we can double the money 3 rounds,” Lil Durk wrote in an Instagram DM. He also said “stop the violence,” which is ironic given his offer.

Read More: Lil Durk Reveals His Top Five Rappers

Lil Durk Lets His Challenge Be Known

Unfortunately, 6ix9ine doesn’t want to go to Dubai. Moreover, he doesn’t even want Durk’s money. “It’s so funny because I know you on album press run,” 6ix9ine wrote. “U need anything to promote this album since nba young boy not biting the bait. But I wanna fight you for now money pussy. For Free. Come to Miami let’s get a hotel room and just throw down 1 on 1.” Subsequently, Durk told the rainbow-haired rapper to “enjoy his day” and that he has no interest in going to a hotel.

There are probably dozens of boxing promoters throughout the United States who would drool at the thought of putting on a fight like this one. However, it is clear that it is a pipe dream. If it were to happen, let us know who you think would win, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world.

Read More: Lil Durk Sits Down With Chicago Mayor-Elect Brandon Johnson

Gervonta Davis Speaks On Viral Lil Baby Clip

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Gervonta Davis recently earned his right to be the king of the boxing mountain. Davis defeated Ryan Garcia in a heavily talked about bout to determine the lightweight king. The fight had everything you would expect to see at a boxing spectacle. Immaculate introductions for both fighters. Celebrities hovering around the ring to witness one of the biggest fights of the year. However, now is the time for celebrating. Or, making fun of a friend that went viral before the fight.

Lil Baby stood in the corner of Davis for the big fight. However, before the fight camera was locked in on watching the lightweight champion. But, sometimes, when you’re famous, the camera may catch you. For Lil Baby, he was caught in the moment. The rapper was seen giving his best shadowboxing performance while watching his friend warm up. Getting caught up in the moment can be easily done. Check out Davis’ comments on the viral moment in the video below.

Gervonta Davis Has Some Fun With Lil Baby

Davis mentioned that the moment can happen to anyone. Stating when a fan sees a good catch in a football game that, they may try to re-live the moment. The new lightweight king believes it was just a moment of pure excitement from a friend that enjoys watching him put in the work. “Tank” put an end to Garcia in the seventh round of their highly anticipated bout. The moment was a shock to the entire boxing community.

The bout lived up to the expectations of all the fans. The boxing world got their answer on who really is the best in the division. While still creating little storylines along the way. According to Oscar De La Hoya, he received death threats shortly after the fight. While Bernard Hopkins was banned from the fight after a dust-up at the weigh-in ceremony. Now another story will live forever on the night Gervonta Davis took down Ryan Garcia. For just a moment, Lil Baby had dreams of being a boxing bad boy. For the latest news in entertainment and sports, keep it right here with HNHH.

Gervonta Davis Vs. Ryan Garcia PPV Numbers Revealed

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Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia put on a show last Saturday night. The top lightweight athletes had the eyes of every fight fan on them. According to the release of the PPV buys, everyone at home was also interested. The fight garnered 1.2 million buys last Saturday. However, the fight is second to Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather. McGregor vs. Mayweather pulled in a staggering 4.6 million buys. However, the buy rate for Davis-Garcis is still a huge victory for boxing.

In recent years, MMA may have taken over mainstream popularity. However, boxing is still king when it comes to PPV buys. For context, the UFC had a huge event earlier this month. Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira headlined UFC 287 for the middleweight crown. The company was hoping for 600,000 buys for the event. So, while the UFC seems to be the more talked about sport these days. Boxing is still raking in the cash over MMA.

Gervonta Davis Vs. Ryan Garcia Pulls Massive Numbers

The fight last Saturday was everything that encapsulates boxing. A heated rivalry, the spectacle of the intros. Finally, an ending that was fitted for this chapter of the rivalry. Davis earned the crown of the lightweight king with his TKO victory over Garcia. Garcia was unable to answer the referee’s ten count after a brutal body blow from Davis. However, the drama wasn’t just unfolded in the ring. According to Oscar De La Hoya, his life was endangered at the arena. Also, De La Hoya’s business partner Bernard Hopkins was banned from ringside for the event. Davis’ camp had Hopkins banned after a dust-up at the weigh-ins.

De La Hoya told fans on Instagram that he wasn’t seen after the fight due to threats. The boxing legend was in the corner of Garcia for the fight. However, it now seems that all things are in the clear for De La Hoya. As for Garcia, it was a tough loss. But he more than showed his talents on boxing’s biggest stage. However, Davis’ victory has only continued to grow his legacy inside the ring. For the latest news on boxing and sports, keep it right here at HNHH.

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New Details On Floyd Mayweather’s Next Fight

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Floyd Mayweather is once again stepping into the ring. The former welterweight champion has found the perfect niche with his exhibition boxing matches. Mayweather has seen massive success from an exhibition match with Logan Paul. Now, Mayweather has decided on his next opponent. The next time Mayweather steps in the ring, he will be sharing it with mafia royalty. John Gotti’s grandson John Gotti III will be the next challenger for Mayweather in the exhibition realm.

However, Mayweather claims the event will not just be a boxing match. Musical superstar Ozuna will be performing at the event. Mayweather wants the event to be one special night of entertainment. While it may be a little more difficult to have fans pay money for an exhibition match. However, TMT realizes the event needs to be more than the match. Which is why bringing in Ozuna will bring more eyes to the event. As Ozuna brings a large fanbase as well.

Floyd Mayweather Brings Entertainment To Next Match

Mayweather is arguably the greatest boxer of all time. In his fifty professional fights, Mayweather has never suffered defeat. In his last professional contest, Mayweather defeated Conor McGregor. The bout has gone down as one of the most successful boxing matches in the history of Pay-Per-View. However, now Mayweather has found a successful thing with his recent run of exhibition contests. On the other hand, Gotti is looking to improve as a boxer. Gotti has only been involved in two boxing matches. However, the famous Gotti grandson is most known as an MMA fighter.

Mayweather’s next bout is guaranteed to be a spectacle. The greatest boxer of all time, fighting a legendary name. That alone will bring eyes to the event. However, one has to wonder if Mayweather has thought about returning to a boxing ring professionally. A rematch with McGregor is bound to make the superstars even more money than their first clash. With the latest news, will you be tuning into Floyd Weather’s next fight? Let us know your thoughts on the spectacle in our comment section. For the latest sports news, keep it right here with HNHH.

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Gervonta Davis Receives Massive Gift From Cannabis Partner

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Gervonta Davis continued his boxing legacy this past weekend. Davis earned his 29th professional victory over Ryan Garcia on Saturday. The fight ended after a brutal body shot from Davis sent Garcia to one knee on the canvas. Garcia couldn’t answer the referee’s ten count, and the bout was called. The bad blood between the two looked to be immediately squashed in the post-fight announcement in the ring. Davis earned the title of a lightweight king with his victory,

However, as the old saying goes, to the victor goes the spoils. Davis is now celebrating his big victory with those who support him. Gumbo Brands, a cannabis partner of Davis, sent the boxing star a massive gift for his victory. The brand sent Davis a $250,000 pendant and chain for his performance on Saturday. However, that isn’t the only thing the brand is doing for Davis. The cannabis brand will also be releasing a new strain of cannabis in honor of Davis.

The Legend Of Gervonta Davis Continues To Grow

After his performance on Saturday, the legend of “Tank” Davis continues to grow. In his last five fights, only one has gone the distance. In that matchup, Davis earned a unanimous decision victory over Isaac Cruz. The other four fights all ended in KO or TKO for the king of the lightweights. Davis is further proof that the myth of boxing is dead. Boxing continues to hit all the right notes for its biggest events. As well as even prized fights like Jake Paul and Nate Diaz.

While it seems like the beef has been settled between Davis and Garcia, there were still issues in the post-fight. Oscar De La Hoya, who was in the corner of Garcia, had to swiftly leave the arena after the bout. According to De La Hoya, his team claims that the boxing legend was receiving death threats at the arena. The build-up for the fight saw many dust-ups between Davis’ and Garcia’s camps. However, now Gervonta Davis has proven to be the better of the two inside the ring. For the latest news in sports, keep it right here with HNHH.

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Drake Wins $1 Million Bet On Gervonta Davis

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Whenever there’s a big sporting event coming up, you can bet on Drake betting on it. His predictions always involve a big stack of cash from his heavy pockets, and an even bigger one if he wins. Moreover, he successfully bet on Gervonta Davis beating Ryan Garcia in their boxing match and won $1.38 million as a result. Furthermore, he took to Instagram to anticipate win, writing “Tank day aka pay day.” After Davis knocked Garcia out in the seventh round with a powerful body shot, millions around the world either rejoiced the win or lamented the loss- whether that goes for the boxers themselves or their own wagers.

In fact, soon after his victory, Tank addressed the overwhelming support that people like Drake have shown him. “Tell him I need half of that!” he joked about the 6 God’s odds. “It’s pretty cool to have people like that believe in me. It made me push even harder, so shoutout to Drake and the rest of the people that back me. This is only the beginning for me, I have a bright future and I’m staying humble through it all. What can I say? We done it again tonight.”

Drake Successfully Bet On Gervonta Davis Beating Ryan Garcia

On the other hand, Garcia gave his own account of what happened in the match. “He caught me with a good shot,” he remarked. “No excuses in here. I just couldn’t recover. That’s it. That’s all I have to say. He caught me with a good body shot. I’m not saying nothing but yeah, I couldn’t breathe. I was going to get back up but yeah, I couldn’t get back up.” Also, he expressed a desire for a rematch with Davis in the future.

“Obviously I’m disappointed,” Garcia remarked about the Gervonta Davis fight after his loss. “I tried my best but he caught me with a good body shot. I’ll come back stronger and yeah man, one day
 wrack up a couple wins and maybe we could do a rematch at maybe 140, 147.” If that matchup returns, we’ll see where Drizzy puts his money next. Regardless, return to HNHH for the latest on Ryan Garcia, Gervonta Davis, and Drake.

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Ryan Garcia Hopes For Future Rematch With Gervonta Davis

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Gervonta Davis versus Ryan Garcia was billed as the fight of 2023. It was something of a unicorn – two undefeated fighters in their prime who fight exclusively on competing PPV networks. Davis, the WBA regular lightweight champion, was 28-0 before the fight and fights exclusively on DAZN. Garcia, a former interim champion in the same class, was 23-0 and fights exclusively on Showtime. But, to the delight of many, the two would face off in a non-title match in Vegas.

Titled It Doesn’t Get Better Than This, the fight pitted two brutal fighters against one another. The bout would end in a knockout, that was for certain, Davis is a knockout specialist, having finished 26 of 28 fights in that manner. Meanwhile, Garcia has become famous for his devastating left hook. The fight was massively hyped, with wild wagers, jaw-breaking promises, and a Jay-Z-narrated fight video.

Garcia Concedes Defeat But Promises Comeback

However, the fight was much more reserved than some fans may have expected. There were hard hits, yes, but both fighters fought strategically, waiting for the perfect time to strike. That moment came in the seventh round, as Davis found a chink in the armor and delivered a brutal liver shot. Garcia sunk to one knee and while Davis thought he was playing “mind games”, Garcia was eventually counted out. It was the second knockdown that Davis had delivered during the fight but it was the one Garcia couldn’t come back from.

Taking to Instagram after the fight, Garcia graciously accepted defeat. “Obviously I’m disappointed. I tried my best but he caught me with a good body shot.” Garcia began. However, he vowed that he was far from done. “I’ll come back stronger and yeah man, one day
wrack up a couple wins and maybe we could do a rematch at maybe 140, 147.” However, in separate interviews, Garcia said his immediate goal was to add weight and return to his traditional class of junior welterweight. “I plan to fight the best fighters at 140 [pounds],” Garcia told reporters. The fight contract does contain a rematch clause, but only a loss by Davis would have triggered an immediate rematch plan. However, Davis is currently due to be sentenced for his involvement in a 2020 hit-and-run that injured four people.

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Gervonta Davis And Ryan Garcia Make Another Bold Promise

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Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia have already taken numerous steps in ensuring that their April 22 bout is going to be the boxing event of the year. The catchweight fight, which pits the reigning WBA lightweight champion against the former interim WBA champion, is already set to be a star-studded Vegas affair. The fight features two undefeated boxers and has the feel of a title fight, despite no belt being on the line.

But Davis and Garcia have also gone out of their way to make the spectacle as hype as possible. Last week, the fighters agreed to make it an all-or-nothing bout. Both will wager their purse on the result, meaning the fight immediately became a winner-takes-all affair. Now, just over 24 hours before the bell rings, they have once again made headlines.

Davis And Garia Vow To Break Each Other’s Jaw

Both fighters spoke to ESPN after their public press conference. Garcia (23-0) envisioned silencing the sold-out crowd at T-Mobile Arena. “I see him getting caught with a left hook, just slept – goodnight,” Garcia said, “One of the most brutal knockouts you’ve seen in many years. And the whole crowd’s just going to go silent and we’re all going to have to take a knee. I see that. Seriously.” Additionally, Garcia is barely speaking hyperbolically. While he has only finished nine of his 23 career fights via knockout, his devastating left hook has become his signature. This includes his last fight in July 2022 against Javier Fortuna.

However, Davis was undeterred by the 24-year-old’s bravado. “All he talks about is that one punch. I only need one, too. I touch that jaw and I’m telling you: you’re going to sleep. I’m going to break your jaw, I promise you. Don’t even bring your mother or your daughter.” Furthermore, Davis has a resume to back up his comment. Davis is a knockout specialist, finishing 26 of 28 fights through KO. Despite the barbs, we will have to wait until Saturday night to find out which of these powerhouse fighters will come out on top. Davis v Garcia: It Doesn’t Get Better Than This is set to start 8pm EDT on April 22.

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Blueface Hypes Up His Latest Boxing Match

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Blueface has a lot going on these days. Although he made his start as a rapper, he has definitely progressed past that label. At this point, the artist is constantly taking on new projects and showcasing his versatility in other areas. For instance, he is the creator of his own reality show with Chrisean Rock. Moreover, he is someone who has entered the boxing ring before. Celebrity boxing is a huge moneymaker these days, and Blueface certainly understands that. Already, he has a winning record in the sport.

However, many fans have said that Blue typically goes after easy opponents like TikTok stars. Although, he is still new to the sport, so why wouldn’t he do so? If you think Blueface would fight Gervonta Davis at this point in his life, you simply are not paying attention or thinking that deeply. Either way, the rapper is ready for a new challenge. Recently, it was announced that Blue would fight TikTok star Ed Matthews on April 22nd in a boxing match. Once again, fans accused him of taking the easy way out.

Blueface Is Going Back In The Ring

Despite this, Blueface is still very eager to get in the ring. He understands the nature of social media and that most opinions don’t actually matter. Overall, he is fighting for his own enjoyment, and that is all that should matter. In fact, the artist recently took to social media where he hyped up his own fight with some recent promotional shots. As you can see in the IG post above, Blueface had some Balenciaga sneakers on in a vibrant shade of blue. Additionally, the outfit he had was all the same hue. “Blueface baby love me or hate me I’m paid still running fades in balenciagas Don’t blink,” he wrote.

Overall, this boxing match should be a lot of fun, regardless of whether or not you believe it to be a useless charade. Blueface seems to know what he is doing and that is all that should matter. Let us know if you think he will win, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the boxing world.

Ed Matthews Awaits