Published 14:59 IST, May 27th 2020

KSI expresses interest in facing Jake Paul in a YouTube boxing contest

KSI expressed his interest in facing Jake Paul in the boxing ring this week as he vowed to finish off YouTube boxing against Logan Paul's brother.

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YouTuber turned boxer KSI is all set for a new challenge as he recently called out Jake Paul for a blockbuster boxing contest. After vanquishing Logan Paul in ir rematch, KSI had been vocal about wanting to step in boxing ring again. However, with pandemic shutting down sports all over world, those plans had to be put on hold. While a few sports leagues are back in action with likes of UFC hosting live events, KSI once again hinted at a return, albeit opposite Jake Paul for a YouTube boxing contest.

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KSI vs Jake Paul: KSI calls out Jake Paul for a YouTube boxing contest

In recent episode of Talk Talk, KSI stated that he is looking forward to facing Jake Paul in ring. Since KSI has already tched a victory opposite Logan Paul, it appears that American YouTuber wants to seal rivalry by finishing it with a win against Logan Paul’s bror, Jake Paul. However, neir Logan Paul r Jake Paul has responded to offer yet.

“I am aiming for Jake Paul, I want to fight him- It’s going to happen. I need to finish off YouTube boxing” said KSI to Eddie Hearn and Tony Bellew.

Since emergence of YouTube boxing, KSI, Logan Paul, and Jake Paul have been three constants in event. However, a lot of mainstream boxers have already slammed idea of glorifying amateur boxers and YouTubers. Despite this, YouTube boxing has experienced a steady rise with successful PPV events like “KSI vs Logan Paul” and “KSI vs Logan Paul II”.

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KSI vs Jake Paul: How did KSI vs Logan Paul go?

KSI and Logan Paul have faced each or twice. original contest in Manchester Arena on August 25, 2018, saw both contestants go   distance and fight was declared a draw. However, KSI bounced back and defeated Logan Paul in ir rematch on vember 9, 2019, at Staples Center. Since n, KSI and Logan Paul have been teasing a trilogy fight. However, as things stand, it appears that KSI has lost interest in facing Logan Paul and is er to lock horns with Jake Paul in order to put on ar show in YouTube boxing.

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14:59 IST, May 27th 2020