In a recent interview, BritishYouTubepersonality and professional boxer KSI revealed his post-fight plans following his highly anticipated showdown with American YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. For those who are not familiar with the names, KSI and Jake Paul are two popular YouTubers who have transitioned into the world of boxing. KSI started his boxing career in 2018 with a white-collar amateur boxing match against Joe Weller,followed by a draw with Logan Paul, and a victory against him in a rematch.Meanwhile, Jake Paul has also gained a reputation as a skilled fighter with six professional boxing wins and no losses, in addition to his massive following on YouTube. The highly anticipated showdown between two prominent YouTubers,KSI and Jake Paul, has been the subject of much discussion for some time. The pair have been embroiled in a public feud on social media, exchanging insults and teasing their followers about a potential fight.RELATED:KSI Would ‘Love’ to Fight Andrew TateHowever, the wait for fans may finally be over asKSI recently outlined his terms for the bout, and Jake Paul accepted the conditions, paving the way for the much-anticipated fight to take place later this year. KSI, whose real name is Olajide William Olatunji, recently appeared on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani and talked about his future plans. When asked about the potential fight with Jake Paul, KSI revealed that he plans to retire from boxing after their showdown. He believes that once he beats Jake Paul, he will have nothing left to prove and will retire from the sport.
KSI added that every time Jake wins a match, it angers him because he believes Jake is a “fraud” and he intends to expose him. If the fight does happen, it would be a huge event for theYouTubeboxing scene. The first fight between KSI and Joe Weller drew over 1.6 million viewers, and the rematch between KSI and Logan Paul drew over 2.25 million viewers. The potential fight between KSI and Jake Paul could break all previous records and could be one of the biggest boxing events of the year.
KSI’s announcement of retiring after his fight with Jake Paul may have come as a surprise to many of his fans, especially considering hiswillingness to fight Tommy Fury if he defeats Logan Paul. Additionally, KSI has expressed interest in fighting popular internet personality Andrew Tate, who is currently in jail on suspicion of human trafficking and rape cases. KSI’s retirement announcement also raises questions about the future of celebrity boxing, given his pivotal role in the sport’s rise to popularity. If KSI does indeed retire, it will be interesting to see who will step up to take his place.
