Almost as quickly as it suddenly was a thing again, KSI vs. Dillon Danis is off. It’s veja du, Hawkhead.
The two were supposed to box in early 2023, but Danis (0-1) pulled out less than two weeks before the fight. This time, it’s KSI (4-1) who is out. The influencer boxer posted a video Friday to say he’s been sick for three weeks and he won’t be able to fight.
Because of that, Misfits Boxing announced Friday it has postponed the entire event, which was set for March 29 at Manchester Arena in England. The promotion said a new date will be announced next week.
🚨 Statement from @KSI 🚨 pic.twitter.com/FSLMLHLsmp
— Misfits Boxing (@MisfitsBoxing) March 21, 2025
In response, the typically brash Danis took aim at KSI in a social media post.
hahahahahahahahaha pussy @KSI
— Dillon Danis (@dillondanis) March 21, 2025
The X Series 21 “Unfinished Business” card was set to stream on pay-per-view through DAZN. It was to be contested at 185 pounds.
Danis has built a reputation for inactivity and withdrawals. Since his final Bellator MMA fight in June 2019, Danis has competed once in non-grappling contests. That appearance was an October 2023 exhibition boxing match against Logan Paul. Danis was disqualified in Round 6 for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Similar to Jake Paul in America, KSI has become a massive draw for influencer boxing in the United Kingdom. He’s competed in six exhibition boxing matches against a handful of influencers, as well as undefeated boxer Joe Fournier and journeyman Luis Alcaraz Pineda.
KSI has also competed twice professionally. He beat Logan Paul by split decision in his pro debut in 2019, then lost to Tommy Fury in October 2023.
