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Daily Mirror
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Harry Davies

YouTube star trained for boxing debut in car park "street fights" with fellow influencer

YouTube star Harley Morenstein prepared for his boxing debut by taking part in car park sparring sessions with his coach Sam Hyde.

Morenstein made his ring debut at the Creator Clash event last month in Tampa, Florida, stopping Arin Hanson with the help of his 62lb weight advantage. The social media sensation is best known for hosting Epic Meal Time, a popular YouTube cooking show.

The Candian had been working with Montreal-based boxing coach Jessy Thompson and controversial comedian Hyde for the fight. Hyde was originally booked to fight Morenstein at the event, but the divisive personality was deemed too big of a "business risk".

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