The KSI next fight news should come as soon as the popular internet personality is ready to rebound from an injury that derailed an August showdown in a 2 vs. 1 tag team boxing match. While fans await an announcement here are three (or 4) potential opponents for KSI.
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Who Will KSI Next Fight Be Against?
After dropping a controversial split decision to Tommy Fury last October and failing to lockdown a match up with Jake Paul, KSI next fight will veer even further away from legitimate boxing and dive deeper into an entertainment angle. The social media influencer issued the challenge to Slim Albahar and Anthony Taylor for in a video posted to his YouTube channel in June.
The handicapped bout was set for August 31 in Ireland’s 3Arena. However, an unspecified injury has cancelled the fight. KSI released a lengthy statement via his X account describing his efforts to “push through the pain” before ultimately deciding to withdraw from the event.
“I will be taking some time to rest, so I can get back into the ring as soon as possible. Rest assured, I’ll be back soon: fitter; stronger; healthier and ready for any challenge,” he went on to say. Despite losing the main event, his Misfits promoted event will go on with Danny Simpson vs. Danny Aarons bumped up to the headline spot.
Here are three potential options for KSI next fight
Jake Paul: Jake Paul may have heavyweight legend Mike Tyson on his calendar for November, but a fight with KSI remains one of the most sought-after spectacles in this style of combat sports sideshows. If Paul struggles to handle the 58-year-old former champion, expect him to look at his fellow social media influencer as rebound opponent.
Slim and Pretty Boy: If it was good enough to book once, it’s good enough to book twice. The unique challenge of facing two simultaneous opponents still has some appeal and can stand out to fans with eagerly awaiting dollars to spend.
Tyron Woodley: After coming up short in a pair of losing efforts to Jake Paul, the former UFC welterweight champion has been looking to right the ship and score another payday against KSI. Negotiations have failed in the past but with Woodley’s credentials and the personal nature of their trash talk, the potential financial success could bring them back in talks.
How to Watch Misfits Boxing 17 on August 31
- The event will take place on Aug 31 in Dublin, Ireland’s 3Arena
- It will air on DAZN
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KSI vs Tommy Fury Recap
Months after KSI knocked out Joe Fournier (which was eventually overturned to a no-contest for an accidental elbow strike) Tommy Fury stepped into the ring to confront “The Nightmare.” Their intense face-off and the resulting dustup between them set the stage for their bout in October.
What Happened: As part of a double headliner that also featured Logan Paul and Dillon Danis, KSI and Tommy Fury met to settle their feud at the Manchester Arena in Manchester, England. Despite mutual promises of knockouts, neither man could put their opponent on the floor.
Instead, KSI darted in and out with power punches in between prolonged clinch exchanges.
The Fallout: Even with a second-round point deduction, Fury walked away with a controversial unanimous decision win. KSI and his team submitted an appeal of the decision which was eventually rejected.
The Future: In the same video that KSI proposed the Slim-Taylor exhibition, he addressed other opponents on his radar. Most notably, he hinted at a fight with former light welterweight champion Amir Khan in October before suggesting Jake Paul for May of 2025. Several weeks later, he declared that the Paul fight was “not going to happen.”
What Makes KSI So Popular?
KSI’s popularity stems from his versatile career as a content creator on YouTube, as a burgeoning rapper, and boxer. During his rise to fame, he has cultivated a loyal fanbase that has followed him across different mediums.
- KSI record: 4-1-1 NC (3 knockouts, 1 decision)
- KSI height: 6-foot
- KSI was born Olajide Olayinka Williams Olantunji back in 1993
- The Englishman grew to notoriety over a decade ago on YouTube when his commentary videos on FIFA video games made him a star on the platform
- He is also the CEO of Misfits Boxing, which highlights pop culture personalities crossing over to boxing
- KSI holds the Misfit Boxing cruiserweight title
- He made his professional debut against Logan Paul in 2019 and he won the bout by split decision
- KSI partnered with Logan Paul to found the sports drink Prime Hydration. The brand has sponsorship deals with the UFC, WWE, FC Barcelona, and FC Bayern Munich
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KSI Net Worth
KSI has parlayed a following on YouTube and social media into a multifaceted business empire. His net worth as of 2024 is reportedly $100 million.
