Misfits promoter Kalle Sauerland claims KSI is hoping to face off with Jake Paul “this year” after years of beef between the two influencer-boxers.
There are no two bigger rivals in the world of influencer-boxing thanYouTubestarsKSIandJake Paul.
The two have been feuding online for years, making offers and posturing via social media. However, nothing concrete has ever come about, with both creatorsaccusing the other of “ducking” a match.
Now things are looking more likely than ever, as per a statement from a source close to KSI.
“[Slim] is always calling out KSI, of course, who’s back in the gym and working out,” Sauerland said in a February 26interview with Fred Talks Fighting.“He’s made it very public he wants Jake Paul this year.”
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KSI VS JAKE PAUL THIS YEAR? 🙏“KSI is back in the gym. He’s made it very clear he wants Jake Paul this year.” – Misfits promoter Kalle Sauerland today 👀(via@fredpdbeck)pic.twitter.com/ausE1FPHK0
That’s not all; Sauerland even says that he wants the two to face off in the Las Vegas Sphere for a true spectacle — a venue that seats over 17,000 people.
For now, it’s still unclear if these two will ever actually fight, given that they’ve had beef for years with nothing to show for it.
At the moment, Jake is gearing up forhis next fightagainst former Gold Gloves champion Ryan Bourland on March 2 in his quest for boxing world domination.
Virginia Glaze is Dexerto’s Entertainment Editor in the US. She expertly covers trending stories across Twitch, Kick, YouTube, and TikTok – as well as fighting games and influencer boxing. Virginia also has bylines at Red Bull, GINX, and Bandai Namco. Contact her here: virginia.glaze@dexerto.com
