KSI has 'revealed' that he will fight Jake Paul at Wembley Stadium in 2023 after the American accepted his offer to face one another in a bout that would say the winner take 100% of the purse.
British YouTuber KSI has a long-standing feud with Paul, after previously fighting his older brother, Logan. Although Logan and KSI are now friends, starting a business together in producing an energy drink, KSI and the younger Paul are still bitter rivals.
The pair have gone back and forth with each other since 2018, but a fight has never been agreed upon. However, the two discussed terms on social media and have now seemingly come to an agreement.
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KSI is set to make his return to the boxing ring when he'll face rapper Swarmz in a fight later this month following the withdrawal on August 6 of Alex Wassabi due to an injury. The pair were due to meet on August 27, but it has been revealed that the withdrawal was due to an injury suffered in training.
It will be KSI's first boxing bout in three years, when he defeated the aforementioned Logan Paul.
It had been rumoured that Paul would take the place of Wassabi for this fight, but KSI has stated that he would prefer to fight the American next year. Paul is a significantly more experienced boxer than the Brit and as such, KSI has stated that he views this fight as a way to battle 'ring-rust' - with KSI even admitting that as of right now, Paul is the better boxer.
But earlier today, the two hashed out details for their fight next year. KSI tweeted: "I'm going to send you a contract. We fight next year. Wembley Stadium. Winner of the fight takes all. 100 per cent of the purse will be on the line. Put your money where your mouth is and let’s finally end this. Will you accept Jake Paul?"
Paul responded with: "Good morning guy 'fighting' rapper with t-shirt on. Your hometown and winner takes all. 1000 per cent I accept, but one condition… you have to reply and admit that as of TODAY when it comes to boxing, I am better."
KSI replied: As of today in boxing you're better. Let's run it b****."
Paul himself was scheduled to fight this weekend, first against Tommy Fury, who pulled out because he could not get an ESTA, before Hasim Rahman Jr was pulled from the card after not being able to make the weight cut.
Paul will now reportedly fight within the coming months, before facing KSI next year.
