A UK clash between YouTube stars KSI and Jake Paul in 2023 appears to be drawing nearer with teams of the two stars negotiating a contract. Both influencers have divided opinion with their respective forays into professional boxing, but have also undoubtedly made an impact in terms of publicity and performance.
KSI has created his own promotion Misfits Boxing, and after beating Logan Paul in his solitary professional bout in November 2019, last year returned to beat two fighters on the same night during the company’s first event. Paul meanwhile, beat former UFC man Anderson Silva in October to take his own pro-record to 6-0.
And a bout between the pair has long been touted, ever since they stared each other down after the American’s debut win over another internet star, AnEsonGib, three years ago. On Monday, the pair became embroiled in a war of words on a heated social media call, with both insisting they wanted to face the other later this year.
‘The Problem Child’ then followed up the exchange with a tweet, posting: “I sent KSI and his team a contract over a month ago. I offered to come to the UK, 185 pounds and 10 rounds. I have been at 8 rounds since (Ben) Askren. He and his team have yet to respond.”
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