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Charlie Wilson

KSI's brother Deji reveals potential return vs Jake Paul as Tommy Fury hopes dashed

KSI's brother Deji has revealed that the YouTuber could return to boxing to fight Jake Paul in what would be a blockbuster bout. Deji fought this weekend, losing to American Alex Wassabi on Saturday night at the OVO Arena in Wembley, London.

KSI previously fought Logan Paul, Jake's brother, on two occasions - the first contest ended in a majority draw with KSI winning the second on a judges decision. The British YouTuber and the older Paul brother are now business partners and friends, and have released their own energy drink.

But he has admitted that he still does not like the younger Paul - Jake - and stated that he has no intention of becoming friends with him, just because he has made amends with Logan. He added that he would not rule out himself making a return last month on the Impaulsive podcast.

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Now, his younger brother, Deji, has opened the door on a potential grudge match between the two.

He told The Sun: "I would love him to but right now he's killing it in literally every department. So, he's a busy guy, he doesn't need boxing. He kind of just did it, but he doesn't really need it. I would love it if he did get back into boxing - you never know - he could because he's full of surprises. Anything's possible."

Paul is currently taking a break from boxing after defeating Tyron Woodley for the second time after he was originally scheduled to fight Tommy Fury. The two had agreed to fight one another in December, but Fury was forced to withdraw from the bout after suffering a broken rib and struggling with a bacterial chest infection.

Instead, Paul's former opponent Woodley stepped up to replace Fury and Paul landed a knockout shot on the former UFC champion. Fury has stated that he hopes that the two can reschedule their fight in 2022, whilst previously stating he's looking to box at least three or four times.

However, Paul has not been keen on the idea of fighting Fury, being frustrated with the Manchester boxer for pulling out of their previous fight. Paul has indicated that he would be interested in boxing KSI, however.

KSI had previously insisted he has the beating of Jake. Speaking on his YouTube page, he said: "I will, to this day, still tell you I feel like I could beat Jake Paul. I don't care if he knocks out all these people, styles make fights."

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