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BARE-KNUCKLE boxer Chris Camozzi left opponent Sawyer Depee with a broken nose following a brutal punch.
The pair fought it out for the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship cruiserweight title in Denver.
And former UFC star Camozzi landed a huge right uppercut in round one one that landed right on Depee’s nose.
It closed the show in just one minute with footage showing Depee’s grimacing reaction to the punch.
His nose was gruesomely disfigured too as a result of the shot – leaving BKFC part-owner Conor McGregor in awe.
He posted on X: “NOSE BREAKER SHOT TO WIN THE BARE KNUCKLE CRUISERWEIGHT GOLD! WOW! Say hello to your new Cruiserweight King.
“@ChrisCamozzi! Hey Chris, what can they say now? Sweet f*** all, baby! Big congrats!
“BARE KNUCKLE WORLD CHAMPION!! @bareknucklefc.”
Camozzi won the title just a year after losing to Lorenzo Hunt at BKFC 50 for the gold.
He said: “I can’t put this into words. This is the best moment of my career. Ever.”
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Camozzi, 37, had a storied 42-fight MMA career with a 27-15 record.
He moved into bare-knuckle boxing in 2022 and has a 3-1 record following his title victory.
How European red light district is dubbed world’s ‘most sinful mile’ & women are sprayed with urine if they dare enter
AT first glance, the Pauli district in Germany’s port city of Hamburg is a bustling metropolis full of trendy bars, theatres and nightclubs.
But beneath the surface lies a seedier underbelly which houses a street once dubbed the ‘world’s most sinful mile’ – and boasts a strip of brothels behind a barricade which bans women and under 18s.
It’s an eclectic area which welcomes a reported 20million tourists every year – and not just for the sex scene.
In the 1960s, the district’s dive bars played host to bands like The Beatles and The Jets which means walking tours often stop off here, and in the daytime many passers by report there’s not much to see.
But by night it comes alive, with bright neon signs lighting up the sex houses including the bold and eye-catching Pink Palace, which is open 24 hours a day and according to one escort website, “boasts 60 international girls across five floors”.
A ‘pretty sleazy area’
In the 1980s the Pauli district was reportedly home to more than 1,000 prostitutes – however figures suggest it’s far, far fewer today.
The destination draws in mixed reviews from visitors, specifically St. Pauli’s most famous street Reeperbahn, dubbed ‘the sinful mile,’ and the nearby side streets and alleys.
Writing a review on Tripadvisor, one person commented: “It’s a pretty sleazy area, which is exactly what you’d expect, but it’s interesting nonetheless.”
“If you expect clean and neat entertainment you are at the wrong address. It is fun and entertaining if you enjoy life and want to party!” wrote another.
Another said: “A mile long mix of trashy sex shops, junk food stands and strip bars.
“Vendors from ‘porn show’ or ‘strip show’ places are so desperate that they catch your hand as you walk by.”
A ‘wee warning’ to women
However a lot of the real ‘action’ is hidden away from the main tourist strip
One street in particular, Herbertstrasse, hidden behind 12ft barriers which were erected in 1933 by the Nazis, is still key to the sex trade, which is legal in Germany.
Today, an estimated 250 workers offer sexual services for money here, with one sex website suggesting a ‘full service’ costs anywhere between 150 – 350 Euros.
It’s about 60 metres long and less than seven metres wide, and is lined by houses where prostitutes sit on stools in the windows.
However while men over 18 are welcome, the female workers are said to be less than happy for women to enter, with signs stipulating: “women prohibited”.
Do you know what they do if they catch a girl on that street? They throw buckets of p*** at her.”
Logan Paul
This is reportedly because, while it is a public street so technically anyone is allowed to enter, historically it is claimed there were concerns visiting women would be encouraged to work there.
Additionally visitors have reported the women who do work there being less than welcoming, apparently regarding other women as a potential ‘threat’.
One tourist website offering walking tours stating: “All non-male visitors should be aware, [they will be] prompted to leave again very quickly with the most hefty swearwords, rotten eggs… and arguments.”
Describing the street, a visitor earlier this year claimed on Tripadvisor: “There is an area where women flaunt [their] wares which women are prohibited from walking down.
“If women go there they get sprayed from water guns that contain urine, not water.”
Backing up these claims, American influencer and wrestler Logan Paul, said on his podcast a few years ago: “It’s a street where no women are allowed…
“You basically browse on the street like an outdoor shopping mall and in the window are women that you can purchase sexual favours from.
“I’m talking prostitution, commercialised.
“They were cat-calling, ‘hey you, big boy’.
“Do you know what they do if they catch a girl on that street? They throw buckets of p*** at her.”
Inside the life of a sex worker
DR EMMA CUNNINGHAM, senior lecturer in criminology, with research interests in violence against women and girls, says:
“Some sex workers insist this is just a job, and they are making lots of money from it.
But there appear to be many more with awful experiences of violence and PTSD who become trapped in this work.
Some women may be topping up low-paid employment.
Some charities – Beyond Streets and Women’s Aid – have said the cost-of-living crisis has pushed more women into the informal economy of sex and escort work.
From films like Pretty Woman there is a romanticised notion of escorting, and it is not a crime to buy or sell sex between two consenting adults in the UK.
Many sex workers end up with PTSD.
Many are trafficked and exploited and take drugs to forget the trauma they have experienced.
Many female sex workers have experienced severe repeated violence.
How can a woman who is selling sex to a man who is physically much stronger than her withdraw her consent if he hurts her?
He is potentially capable of killing her.
According to research, women selling sex are 18 times more likely to be murdered than those who do not.”
‘Honeytrap’ scam
There are also some words of warning for punters who are allowed in, too.
According to The Local Germany, in December 2015 police were warning punters in Hamburg’s red light district to beware of prostitutes asking them to pay for sexual services with credit cards.
One visitor from London wrote: “Beware Herbertstrasse (also known as Herbertstraße) where many of the beautiful young women are a honeytrap.
“They will agree a price but once you have paid the money they will increase the price and usually you get nothing – it is fraud.”
Writing on Reddit, another punter previously claimed they were forced to fork out €2,200 at the end of their ‘session’ after sharing his debit card details with the escort – when they’d initially agreed €100 for sex.
They wrote: “This morning after partying, me and a friend, who was visiting me, went to the red light district in Hamburg to see a prostitute. As it turns out, they basically scam people.
“They wait in windows for customers and when you pass by, lure you inside for €50. Then you go to a room with her and get naked.
“You will get a p**** massage for that money and for anything more, you have to pay more.”
Prostitute protests
Of course the topic of sex work can be a controversial one, and the area has attracted protests as a result.
Activists from feminist group Femen singled out Hamburg’s red light district for an International Women’s Day protest in 2019, breaking down the gate that hides away the brothels.
Wearing body paint with slogans saying “women are not goods”, topless members of the organisation took power tools to the metal barrier which bans women.
Earlier this year a memorial was also put up in the area, to remember the sex workers in the red-light district who were persecuted under Adolf Hitler, after Nazi officers arrested over 3,000 ‘fornicating women’ in the city in a matter of months in 1933, Der Spiegel reported.
As with most areas, the location has also encountered some scenes of violence – and some also claim it has been blighted with crime and a large homeless population.
The red light district was thrust into the spotlight just earlier this year for example, after police shot an axeman carrying a petrol bomb on a quiet side street during the Euros in a seemingly random incident.
But while there have been calls to end the selling of sex and clean up the area, it seems, for now at least, it’s still a big party of life in Pauli.
My tile grout was black but a £2 buy got it white in seconds – just spray, scrub & wipe, the transformation’s incredible
WHEN was the last time you took a close look at the colour of your tile grout?
You might be surprised to realise it probably isn’t white anymore, especially if your tiles are on the floor in a high-traffic area.
Rebecca Duncan took to the Facebook group Cleaning Tips and Tricks to share her incredible grout transformation.
Posting a video, as well as before and after images, other cleaning enthusiasts were seriously impressed.
She commented: “Thought I’d share my experience with Astonish Mould and Mildew on my porcelain tiles.
“[It] also works with Cif cream!”
Rebecca had beautiful large white porcelain floor tiles with a grey vein running through them.
She originally had them installed with white grout, but because they were in the kitchen, the grout had quickly turned yellow, brown and even black in places from dirt and grime.
In a bid to restore the grout back to white, she spray Astonish’s Mould and Mildew remover, and then using a large brush, gently scrubbed the grout.
In seconds it was turning white.
After a quick wipe down, the grout between the tiles was sparkling.
One comment read: “Amazing! How quick was that.”
A second person wrote: “I love this product! I’m a domestic cleaner and use it on all tiles in all bathrooms and shower tiles!”
Someone else said you don’t even need to apply elbow grease and scrub it with a brush.
Their comment read: “Spray it on. Leave for a while. Wash off. No need to scrub.”
Astonish’s Mould & Mildew Remover is the UK’s number one mould remover.
It is said to “blast away mould and mildew stains in minutes without the need for scrubbing”.
And it can be used in many areas of the house.
The product description for it says: “Ideal for use on walls, uPVC window frames, glass, plastic shower curtains, bathroom tiles, grout, silicone sealant, concrete, sinks and plugholes.”
As for how much it costs, Asda sell it for £1.50 and it’s also on offer for £1.50 at Ocado (usually £2).
Savers sell it for £1.39 and if you buy it direct from Astonish, it’s £2.
What is mould and how to get rid of it?
Mould is more likely to grow during the winter months.
Olivia Young, Product Development Scientist at Astonish revealed exactly why this is.
“Unfortunately, mould is a common problem many people face during winter. It thrives in conditions that are warm and damp, so your bathrooms are likely to be the most affected place.
“That said, during the colder months most rooms in your home could be vulnerable to mould growing.
“This occurs primarily from condensation that builds up on your windows when you’ve got your radiators on.
“If you think about it, when windows and doors are closed, there’s not much chance for the air to circulate and the moisture to make a swift exit.
“This build up is what can cause dreaded mould to make an appearance, especially in bathrooms, as it creates that warm and wet environment that is a breeding ground for mould.
“If left untreated, not only is it unsightly but it can also pose a serious risk to your health, so it’s really important you treat it.
“The key to tackle mould is to act fast.
“Try to come into as little contact with it as you can. So, grab your gloves, tie up your hair and get to work to remove any signs of mould as soon as you notice them.
“To keep mould at bay, there are some simple solutions you can introduce throughout home.
“The first is keep it ventilated. Yes, even in the cold winter months try to leave your bathroom window open for at least 10/15 minutes post shower or bath. This will get rid of any excess moisture quickly preventing mould gathering.
“If you’re having a repeat problem with mould in one particular area, it might be because the humidity levels are too high. You can get a dehumidifier that will help keep the levels low and reduce the risk of mould returning.
“The golden rule to remember when dealing with mould is the quicker you can treat it, the better. If you leave it, it will only get worse so never ignore it!
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Savage reality show sackings – from Big Brother host left working at call centres to Gogglebox star axed in nudity row
WHEN it comes to reality TV, it is normally the contestants who are desperate not to be voted out.
But sometimes, it is the celebrity stars who face the axe – much to the shock of fans.
Whether it be the main show host, judges, coaches it seems no-one is safe from a dramatic reality TV exit.
We take a look at the celebs who were eliminated early.
AJ Odudu
In 2013, AJ Odudu thought she was flying high. Aged 25, the Blackburn-born and bred star had bagged her dream job presenting Big Brother’s Bit on the Side.
But her dreams were cut short – just six months later, she was axed from the show, while her co-hosts Rylan Clarke and Emma Willis were not.
Devastated AJ moved back in with her dad and took jobs at call centres and clothes shop to make ends meet, her presenting dream in tatters.
She said: “I thought that was it for me. It was going to go series to series, strength to strength and when it didn’t work out that was I was absolutely devastated. I was crushed. It more than stung. I cried for months.”
But plucky AJ has had the last laugh. She dusted herself down and kept plugging away at her TV dream.
She shone on Strictly Come Dancing with pro partner Kai Widdrington in 2021 and made it all the way to the final until she had to pull out the day before with a torn ankle ligament.
And then in the ultimate comeback she was announced as the host of the main Big Brother show alongside Will Best.
She told The Times: “It’s amazing how that door closed on me, then ten years later it’s like I’ve come back to own the whole building.”
Sir Tom Jones
Showbiz legend Sir Tom was one of the original coaches on the BBC version of The Voice when it debuted in 2012.
But he was dropped by the Beeb after four series and replaced at short notice by Boy George.
The Delilah singer said he was left “shocked” by the news.
In his 2016 autobiography Over The Top and Back, he explained: “To say I was shocked is to put it mildly. But my shock wasn’t about the fact they had replaced me. My shock was about the way they did it.”
Tom went on to admit “nobody has the right to think of themselves as a permanent fixture”.
When his management questioned the decision to replace the star, he claims BBC bosses simply responded by saying he was “out of contract”.
He continued: “Indisputable as a bald statement of fact, I guess. But what a cold place the BBC is. Sometimes you wonder whether it is run by humans or a machine in the basement.”
But he got his revenge when ITV brought him back to the panel in 2017 after they bought the show.
Dame Arlene Phillips
Arlene Phillips is dancing royalty. The renowned West End choreographer and talent scout was one of the founding judges of the BBC’s flagship Saturday night show, Strictly Come Dancing.
Undoubtedly, no one was more qualified than Arlene to pass judgement on the celebrity dancers.
That was until 2009, when it was announced that Arlene was being replaced by pop star and former contestant on the show Alesha Dixon.
This led to a huge backlash, with the BBC being accused of discriminating against older women, something the broadcaster denied.
Arlene later told a podcast: “I didn’t leave, I was uninvited to return. And I think there’s a big difference. If I had left the show, it would have been my choice.
“I actually feel even to this day, I wish it had been discussed. I wish that they had come to me and said, “We’re not going to keep you on”, and what the reasons were and then I could adjust myself to it.
Arlene added: “Certainly no one’s apologised. We did go for meetings two [maybe] three weeks after, but it was just, “What can we offer you instead?” Nothing, at all about any reason.
“The truth is I just don’t think they thought I was good enough. That’s the truth about it. That’s what really hurts because I felt like I was a good judge.”
Tulisa
In search of the perfect team of on-screen personalities to boost the X Factor’s ratings, Simon Cowell had a revolving door of judges and TV presenters.
One such was N-Dubz‘s Tulisa Contostavlos, who judged the show for its 2011 and 2012 series. She led Little Mix to victory in 2011.
However, when 2013 rolled on, there were reports that she had lost her place on the judging panel. Awkwardly, she came out to deny this was the case.
But by the time the auditions started, it was made clear that she had been axed. Some insiders claimed she was too distracted by her personal life.
A source at the time said: “Simon has always like to change things every year and Tulisa is going to pay the price for that.”
Kate Thornton
Although Dermot O’Leary became the face of The X Factor, long-term fans of the show will remember Kate Thornton as its original host.
She fronted the show from 2004 to 2006 before getting the boot and being replaced by Dermot. And it seems Kate was just as shocked as everyone else to get her marching orders.
While on the In The Pink podcast with Natalie Pinkham, she expressed how she felt betrayed by show boss Simon Cowell.
She said: “They didn’t renew my contract having said that they would — and by they, I mean Simon. It’s his show, it’s his gig.
“There’d been speculation in the press that I was going to get the push and I’d asked if that was the case and if it is, please can you just give me the dignity of resigning, don’t throw me out as a cheap headline, because hopefully our friendship and our history would qualify that I mean a little bit more than that.
“That didn’t happen. It hurt more that somebody that I considered to be a friend hadn’t been up front with me.
“It was very public. It was on the News at Ten. It was embarrassing, it was humiliating and it kind of burnt for a bit.
“Then you process it and you go ‘I’m not letting this define me’.”
During the interview, she also claimed that a TV executive told her she had to lose weight.
Louis Walsh
After Simon Cowell nobody is as much part of The X Factor than Louis Walsh. I mean who would manage the over 25s without him?
That was until 2007 when Cowell decided a shake-up of the show was needed – and sensationally sacked his pal Louis.
For 2007’s fourth series, US dancer and choreographer Brian Friedman was drafted in to replace Louis on the judging panel.
He sat alongside Simon Cowell, Sharon Osbourne and then newbie Dannii Minogue in a good old fashioned ‘shake up’.
But it was just a matter of weeks later that Brian Friedman was swapped out into a Creative Director role, with Louis dramatically brought back in to judge.
Reality TV salaries revealed
Towie:
Cast members are put into four pay bands based on their popularity.
Reality veterans Bobby Norris, James ‘Diags’ Bennewith, Georgia Kousoulou, and Chloe Sims were in the top tier, which meant they commanded £450 an episode.
Others were paid £350, £250 or £90 if they were a newcomer trying to prove their worth.
Geordie Shore:
The MTV show reportedly paid cast members £1,000-a-month for their wild antics in the early days of the show.
Veteran Sophie Kasaei revealed the cast had to work other jobs to supplement their income.
She said: “When we first started the show we got absolutely nothing.
“The most we ever got was £1000 a month and we couldn’t survive on that, obviously after tax as well.
“Most of us worked at the call centre because in Newcastle there’s a lot of call centres because we can sell you the dream, we’re very friendly and warm and trustworthy.
Gogglebox:
Each household is paid the same monthly allowance of £1,500.
A show insider revealed the fee is then split amongst contributors at their own discretion.
They also get to tuck into a free takeaway of their choice twice a week to keep them fuelled during long filming sessions.
The armchair critics have to watch 12 hours of telly a week in total – which is divided into two six-hour stints.
I’m A Celebrity:
The jungle show is a jewel in ITV’s crown with a bumper budget to boot. Payments are tailored to the individual, with the greater their fame or controversy factor, the bigger the cheque.
Nigel Farage reportedly bagged £1.5m for the last series – the most in its history.
While eventual series winner Sam Thompson was a snip at £80,000. This Morning’s Josie Gibson is said to have pocketed £100k while Britney’s sister Jamie Lynn received an impressive £250k.
Speaking about the shake up, Louis said: “My proudest moment on the show was getting the job in the first place… closely followed by Simon having to bring me back after sacking me.
“It’s funny, when he got rid of me, I had a contract in place already so I knew I was going to get paid but then Sharon tipped me off that things weren’t working and that they were going to bring me back.
“I think they’d just done a couple of shows with Brian [Friedman], who was a great choreographer. But he just didn’t understand the English and Irish culture.
“There was no crawling back from Simon, or anything like that… he just wanted what was best for the show, and that’s why he brought me back.”
Dame Sheila Hancock
Gogglebox is the jewel in Channel 4’s telly crown – and the celebrity version attracts showbiz royalty.
But acting legend Dame Sheila Hancock caused a stir after she claimed she was axed from the show for complaining about the amount of nudity she had to watch.
Dame Sheila, 91, appeared alongside her friend Gyles Brandreth in the first series.
However, she left after butting heads with the show’s bosses over the X-rated viewing she has to sit through, including clips from Naked Attraction.
Speaking to The Mirror Sheila said: “I used to love doing it with Gyles but they sacked me from that. Well, they did not ask me back.
“I think it was because there were a lot of shows with penises in, and because it went down [well] with the audience, they kept showing them to us.
“Eventually I phoned up the lady on the edit and said, ‘I am enjoying the show but do you think we can have anything other than penises?’ and she was quite angry.”
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