
KSI vs Tommy Fury ‘very close’ to being agreed, says promoter
A boxing match between KSI and Tommy Fury is ‘very close’ to being agreed, per promoter Kalle Sauerland. KSI last fought in May, knocking out Joe Fournier with a controversial elbow that led the YouTube star’s win to be overturned. Meanwhile, Fury – half-brother of world heavyweight champion Tyson – most recently competed in February, outpointing Jake Paul. KSI, 30, and Fury, 24, faced off in the ring after the former’s fight with Fournier, and a bout between the Britons is edging closer. “CONFIRMED: weights agreed today for @KSI v @tommytntfury... very close now!” Sauerland wrote on Twitter on Monday (3 July). KSI (real name Olajide Olatunji) has only fought once professionally, beating Logan Paul on points in 2019 after fighting the American to a draw in a 2018 amateur bout. He has fought several times in exhibition contests, however, including against businessman and ex-boxer Fournier in May. Meanwhile, Fury is 9-0 as a professional with four knockout wins. In his most recent fight, he was dropped late by Jake Paul but beat the YouTuber via split decision. Click here to subscribe to The Independent’s Sport YouTube channel for all the latest sports videos. Read More KSI and Tommy Fury separated after heated face-off at Misfits boxing event KSI and Joe Fournier react as fight result is overturned Nate Diaz ‘looked like he was dying’ in training for Jake Paul fight, sparring partner says
2023-07-04 17:19

Will.i.am: AI is the new renaissance in music
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2023-07-04 17:18

Man Utd offered chance to sign Sofyan Amrabat
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2023-07-04 16:57

Fukushima nuclear disaster: UN watchdog approves plan for water release
Japan's plan to drain radioactive water into the Pacific has been opposed by China and South Korea.
2023-07-04 16:51

Philadelphia police search for motive in a shooting believed to have left 5 dead and 2 children injured
Police in Philadelphia are working to uncover the motive in a sprawling Monday evening shooting that investigators believe left five people dead and two children injured -- a shooting that ended with the arrest of a suspect authorities say had a bulletproof vest, an AR-15-style rifle and a handgun.
2023-07-04 16:24

In French banlieues, distrust of police runs deep
By Layli Foroudi PARIS (Reuters) -Sports teacher Benjamin Belaidi held a banner reading "no justice, no peace" as he marched
2023-07-04 16:18

Ukraine war: Major Moscow airport temporarily closed in drone attack
Russia's defence ministry says five Ukrainian drones were shot down in the Moscow region.
2023-07-04 14:50

France riots: Within days we were in hell, says mayor
A mayor in one of France's poorest areas wants the state to take tougher measures against rioters.
2023-07-04 13:46

'You can never become a Westerner:' China's top diplomat urges Japan and South Korea to align with Beijing and 'revitalize Asia'
China's top diplomat has urged Japan and South Korea to foster a sense of "strategic autonomy" from the West and cooperate with Beijing to "revitalize Asia," amid rising tensions between Beijing and the two neighboring American allies.
2023-07-04 13:27

SCO summit: Putin to address meeting chaired by Indian PM Modi
Analysts say the SCO summit will be a chance for Mr Putin to show the world that he is still in command.
2023-07-04 13:19

Four migrants, including an infant, drowned in the Rio Grande River over 3-day period, official says
Law enforcement officers in Texas have recovered the bodies of four drowned migrants, including an infant, from the Rio Grande River along the US-Mexico border since Saturday, an official said.
2023-07-04 12:50

Xi’s Metal Curbs Risk Backfiring as G-7 Seeks China Alternative
China’s decision to control the export of two key metals showed it has some power to retaliate against
2023-07-04 12:47