KSI isn’t right here to be a Mike Tyson alternative.
Following the information that Tyson’s July 20 boxing match with Jake Paul had been postponed because of the heavyweight legend having well being points, Paul steered on social media that his fellow influencer and longtime rival KSI step in for Tyson.
“KSI’s coach saying he’s over 200 kilos proper now?” Paul wrote. “So no weight excuses… Let’s run it for July 20 after which Paul vs. Tyson in October/November.”
KSI’s coach saying he’s over 200lbs proper now? So no weight excuses…
Let’s run it for July twentieth after which Paul Tyson in October / November
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) June 1, 2024
Based on KSI, he’s unavailable to struggle in July as he has a struggle scheduled for August.
I’ve already acquired a struggle lined up in August. As a substitute of you combating an OAP on the finish of the yr (nobody needs to see this), struggle me in December as an alternative. https://t.co/6SsReLIYkp
— ksi (@KSI) June 1, 2024
“I’ve already acquired a struggle lined up in August,” KSI replied on social media. “As a substitute of combating an [old-age pensioner] on the finish of the yr (nobody needs to see this), struggle me in December as an alternative.”
The 2 continued to shuttle by way of tweets, with Paul mocking KSI for not agreeing to the July 20 date and suggesting that they meet in a boxing match at 200 kilos in February as an alternative.
KSI countered that they as an alternative compete at 185 kilos and insisted on a December date.
I simply gave KSI and his brow the chance once more for July. He stated he’s combating in August. Cool. Im combating in October/November. February it’s, 200 lbs, MSG, NYC. Get it carried out @MostVpromotions
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) June 1, 2024
You requested for 185 Jake you fraudulent twat. The previous of us dwelling has run out of choices. That is all simply noise. You don’t actually need to struggle.
December, let’s run it at 185. No bullshit. No excuses. https://t.co/HwLz8DXAYi
— ksi (@KSI) June 1, 2024
Paul then wrote that his bout with KSI might be a double invoice in February, with Paul’s brother Logan Paul taking up KSI’s brother Deji.
2 fights in February Jake Paul vs KSILogan Paul vs Deji
Yall with it?
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) June 1, 2024
Logan, presently working as knowledgeable wrestler with WWE, has an extended historical past with KSI. Previously rivals, however now buddies and enterprise companions, Logan and KSI have been pioneers of the now-widespread influencer boxing development, having beforehand fought one another in 2018 and 2019. The primary bout, an newbie contest, resulted in a majority draw, whereas their second assembly sanctioned as a professional bout was received by KSI by way of break up choice.