LOGAN PAUL became a viral laughing stock after his promise to “decapitate” KSI fell flat.
The only thing the American won was the fighting talk after the Brit outsider claimed a points victory over his internet rival.
KSI won the battle of the Youtube starsCredit: Ed Mulholland/Matchroom Boxing USA
The American failed to ‘decapitate’ KSI inside the first roundCredit: Ed Mulholland/Matchroom Boxing USA
Before the scrap, big-talking Paul said: “I’m just concerned about who’s going to catch his head. Decapitation is imminent, quote me.”
He also made the bold claim that he could topple Anthony Joshua to become a heavyweight world champion.
After the six-round slugfest, KSI heard the scores of 56-55 and 57-54 for him and 56-55 for Paul.
The ultimate result came down to a dirty shot in which Paul received a two point deduction from the judges.
With 40million Youtube subscribers between the pair, it was no surprise to see Paul brutally mocked on social media.
Fans uploaded a series of hilarious memes and Gifs that would further rub salt in the wound of his defeat.
Paul had talked a good game before the scrap and admitted that his harsh words for “all for show to sell the fight.”
Speaking inside the ring after his LA loss with mate Justin Bieber ringside, he said: “Fair play to JJ – you are one of the toughest people I know, you deserve everything you have.
“I wish you the best. You had my respect before the fight, you are one of the toughest people I know. I don’t like talking trash, it was all for show, it was all to sell the fight. I have nothing but respect.
“I was more calm this year and spent more time practising boxing, we worked on my conditioning, that was why I was better than the first fight.
“I think the two-point deduction was harsh, I am not happy with the commission about that, I think if you do the math that cost me the fight.”
Talk of a third rematch was also quickly quashed by KSI by saying: “This is done, he can go and do MMA.”
The only thing that didn’t take a beating was his bank balance with both fighters guaranteed to earn £700,000.
But are likely to bag far more than that once they split the money generated from ticket sales, PPV purchases and DAZN subscriptions 50-50.
Inside KSI’s dressing room as joyous team tell him ‘no way it was a split decision’ after he beats Logan Paul
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
