KSI vs Jake Paul
Tale of the tape
Boxer KSI Jake Paul
Nickname The Nightmare The Problem Child
Hometown Watford, Hertfordshire, England Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Pre-fight record 4–1–0–1 (3 KOs)[lower-alpha 1] 8-1 (5 KOs)
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)[1] 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)[2]
Weight 181 lb (82 kg) 185 lb (84 kg)
Style Orthodox Orthodox
Recognition MFB cruiserweight champion

KSI vs Jake Paul is a proposed cruiserweight professional crossover boxing match contested between YouTubers KSI and Jake Paul. If the fight occurs, it is expected to take place at Wembley Stadium in London, England.[3]

Background

2018–2019: KSI's initial call out of Paul

On 3 February 2018, KSI made his debut as an amateur boxer against Joe Weller at the Copper Box Arena in London.[4] On that night, KSI defeated Weller via third round technical knockout. After the fight, KSI called out Jake and Logan Paul to an amateur bout. Initially, both Paul brothers declined KSI's offer and instead insisted that KSI should fight their father Greg Paul, or challenge them to an MMA fight. After constant back and forth, it was scheduled that KSI would fight Logan Paul and Jake Paul would fight Deji, KSI's younger brother, at Manchester Arena in Manchester, England on 25 August.[5] J. Paul won via technical knockout against Deji in the fifth round while KSI and L. Paul resulted in a majority draw.[6][7] KSI and L. Paul then had a professional rematch on 9 November 2019 resulting in KSI winning via split decision.[8]

2020–2021: Paul's professional debut, KSI's music and COVID-19 pandemic

On 31 January 2020, Paul made his professional debut against AnEsonGib as the co-feature to the WBO world middleweight title bout between professional boxers Demetrius Andrade and Luke Keeler.[9] During the KSI vs Logan Paul II bout, KSI insisted that Paul should fight AnEsonGib and if he were to win, then they would face each other. Paul won via technical knockout at 2:18 in the first round.[10] After the fight, KSI and Paul exchanged words on stage.[11] KSI and Paul were then expected to face each other. However on 23 March, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the first national lockdown in the United Kingdom in responds to the COVID-19 pandemic which prevented KSI from being able to train for the bout.[12]

Paul however, continued his boxing career, and faced NBA player Nate Robinson on 28 November defeating him via second round knockout.[13] On 17 April 2021, Paul defeated retired professional mixed martial artists in Ben Askren via first round knockout.[14] On 29 August, Paul defeated retired professional mixed martial artists Tyron Woodley via split decision.[15] On 18 December, Paul defeated Woodley a second time via sixth round knockout after professional boxer Tommy Fury withdrew.[16][17] On 29 October 2022, Paul defeated retired mixed martial artists legend Anderson Silva via unanimous decision. While the United Kingdom was in lockdown, KSI released two studio albums, Dissimulation and All Over the Place.[18][19]

2022–present: KSI's return to boxing and Tommy Fury intervention

 KSI Twitter
@ksi

I’m gonna send you a contract. We fight next year. Wembley Stadium. Winner of the fight takes all. 100% of the purse will be on the line.

Put your money where your mouth is and let’s finally end this.

Will you accept?

@jakepaul

8 August 2022[‡ 1]

On 27 August 2022, KSI made his boxing return after his three year hiatus against two opponents on the same night, British rapper Swarmz and Mexican professional boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda as the headliner to MF & DAZN: X Series 001.[20][21][22] On that night, KSI defeated both Swarmz and Pineda via second and third round knockout.[23] Originally, KSI was set to face Alex Wassabi but was removed from the fight after sustaining a concussion.[24] After Wassabi pulled from the fight, Paul took it to Twitter to call out KSI and offer him as his Wassabi's replacement. KSI declined his offer and stated that they already contracted another fighter in case Wassabi were to pull from the fight. On 8 August however, KSI tweeted an offer to Paul stating that they will fight in 2023 at Wembley Stadium with the winner taking 100% of the purse made from the event.[‡ 1][3] Paul reasoned to KSI's offer and accepted the deal.[‡ 2]

On 14 January 2023, KSI fought Brazilian YouTuber FaZe Temperrr after mixed martial artists Dillon Danis withdrew, as the headliner to X Series 004.[25] On that night, KSI defeated Temperrr via first round knockout and proceeded to call out Paul after the bout.[26] On 26 February, Paul finally fought professional boxer Tommy Fury in Saudi Arabia and lost via split decision.[27] After the bout, KSI's manager Mams Taylor, revealed that Paul's team had decided that they no longer wish to have a bout in August, instead choosing a bout with Nate Diaz.[28] On 13 May, KSI fought professional boxer Joe Fournier as the headliner to X Series 007 and originally won via a controversial knockout, but was later overruled to a no contest due to an unintentional elbow strike.[29] After the bout, KSI shared a stare down with Paul's former opponent Fury.[29] On 14 October, KSI fought Paul's former opponent Fury and lost via unanimous decision as the headliner to X Series 10 – The Prime Card.[30]

Notes

  1. ↑ On BoxRec, KSI's professional record is 1–1 and his MF-professional record is 3–0–0–1 (3 KOs).[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "BoxRec: Olajide William Olatunji". BoxRec. Archived from the original on 31 May 2020. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
  2. ↑ "BoxRec: Jake Paul". BoxRec. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  3. 1 2 "Jake Paul agrees to fight KSI next year ... at Wembley Stadium". TMZ. 8 August 2022.
  4. ↑ Sharman, Jon (6 February 2018). "KSI vs Joe Weller: Millions watch YouTube stars' boxing match". The Independent.
  5. ↑ "KSI Vs Logan Paul Fight: All The Details Inc. Dates, Venue & More". Capital. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  6. ↑ "KSI v Logan Paul: Twitch pirates outnumbered YouTube payers". BBC. 27 August 2018. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
  7. ↑ Richards, Alex (26 August 2018). "How judges scored KSI vs Logan Paul". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
  8. ↑ "KSI vs Logan Paul 2: British YouTuber wins boxing fight against social media rival". skysports.com. Sky Sports. Sky. 10 November 2019. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  9. ↑ "YouTubers Jake Paul, AnEsonGib confirm upcoming boxing match". The Daily Dot. 26 August 2018. Archived from the original on 24 December 2019. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
  10. ↑ "Jake Paul vs Gib result: AnEsonGib stopped in first round to set up KSI fight". The Independent. 31 January 2020. Archived from the original on 31 January 2020. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
  11. ↑ Benson, Michael (21 February 2023). "Jake Paul clashed with KSI after pro debut win over AnEsonGib, which saw him knock opponent down three times – now he faces huge test against pro-boxer in Tommy Fury". talkSport.
  12. ↑ Calvert, Jonathan; Arbuthnott, George; Leake, Jonathan; Gadher, Dipesh (23 May 2020). "22 days of dither and delay on coronavirus that cost thousands of British lives". The Sunday Times. Archived from the original on 21 December 2020. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
  13. ↑ "Anger after Paul's knockout of Robinson". BBC Sport. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
  14. ↑ Travis Caldwell (18 April 2021). "YouTube star Jake Paul wins latest boxing match in first round against Ben Askren". CNN. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
  15. ↑ "Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley official scorecard". mmafighting.com. 30 August 2021.
  16. ↑ Barry, Coral (6 December 2021). "Tommy Fury v Jake Paul: Fight called off with Briton struggling for fitness". BBC Sport. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
  17. ↑ Brophy, Joe (19 December 2021). "Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley 2 RESULT: Reaction as Problem child secures knockout win to keep unbeaten record then sends Dana White message with call out of Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal". talkSports.
  18. ↑ "KSI Releases New Solo Debut Album "Dissimulation"". RESPECT. 22 May 2020. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
  19. ↑ "KSI announces second album All Over the Place for release this summer". Official Charts UK. 26 April 2021. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
  20. ↑ Corby, Donagh (1 July 2022). "KSI confirms boxing return with grudge fight against YouTube rival Alex Wassabi". mirror. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  21. ↑ Domin, Martin (16 August 2022). "KSI to fight two opponents on one night including professional boxer". mirror. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  22. ↑ W, Courtney (7 August 2022). "Swarmz Announced As KSI's New Contender After Alex Wassabi Is Forced To Pull Out". GRM Daily. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
  23. ↑ Lelinwalla, Mark (28 August 2022). "KSI destroys Luis Alcaraz Pineda in third-round KO, goes 2-0 on the night". DAZN.
  24. ↑ Eugenio, Owen (5 August 2022). "Alex Wassabi Suffers Injury Ahead of KSI Fight". Drama Alert. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
  25. ↑ Pattle, Alex (4 January 2023). "KSI vs Dillon Danis cancelled as MMA fighter 'is underprepared and has no coach'". The Independent. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
  26. ↑ Sky Sports (15 January 2023). "KSI calls out Jake Paul for future fight after knock-out win over FaZe Temperrr at Wembley Arena". Sky Sports.
  27. ↑ Tom, Lutz (26 February 2023). "Tommy Fury edges YouTuber turned boxer Jake Paul by split decision". The Guardian.
  28. ↑ Bedi, Harddit (12 May 2023). "KSI's Manager Exposes Jake Paul for Breaking Verbal Agreement". Essentially Sports.
  29. 1 2 "Controversy erupts as YouTube star KSI knocks out professional boxer Joe Fournier with illegal elbow". Fox Sports. 13 May 2023.
  30. ↑ Pattle, Alex (15 October 2023). "KSI vs Tommy Fury result changed after judging error". The Independent.

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