KSI open to Conor McGregor boxing fight with Logan Paul clash in jeopardy
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YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI has seemingly thrown his hat into the ring to fight former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor. KSI - real name Olajide William "JJ" Olatunji - took part in a few amateur boxing bouts in 2018 before turning pro a year later. The 31-year-old has been seen competing fairly regularly in the ring since. With a professional record of 4-1-1, his only defeat inside the squared-circle came in his last outing against Tommy Fury back in 2023.
The social media star was due to take on Slim and Anthony Taylor in a two-on-one boxing fight last year, but was forced to pull out of the clash due to injury. It's now been over a year since fans have seen KSI in the ring and it seems as if he's planning on a busy 2025. Recently, rumours began to circulate claiming that he could step in for his Prime business partner, Logan Paul, and take on McGregor.
On Wednesday evening, the YouTuber then confirmed the news in a post uploaded to social media. He wrote: "Not rumoured. I'm very down." The 31-year-old then shared a fake promotional fight poster which features himself and McGregor. He wrote a caption alongside which read: "Let's make this happen @TheNotoriousMMA.".
KSI's comments came soon after close friend Logan seemingly committed his future to WWE. The 29-year-old was in attendance for the WWE's debut show on Netflix last night, but didn't have a match. However, he did open up on his future. While he wasn't in action, 'The Maverick' had a pre-taped promo - where he revealed he's determined to become a WWE 'superstar.'.
