YOUTUBE star KSI is eyeing a return to boxing – and could have some A-list opponents waiting to fight him.
The British celebrity twice fought online rival Logan Paul, firstly drawing a 2018 exhibition bout.
KSI beat Logan Paul in their 2019 rematchCredit: Getty Images – GettyBut KSI – real name Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji – won the rematch a year later by scrappy split-decision when they turned professional.
The pair have since becoming business partners, launching a drink together, seemingly ruling out a trilogy bout.
But after KSI’s coach revealed a boxing comeback is planned for late this year or early 2023, SunSport takes a look at some of his options.
Jake Paul
Fighting little brother Jake, 25, was the logical next move for KSI, 28, after beating Logan.
But the coronavirus pandemic got in the way of things, forcing KSI to focus on his music career.
He has not returned to boxing since while Jake has become a 5-0 pay-per-view attraction in the ring.
It means KSI jumping straight back in with the American is unlikely but the grudge match remains on the table down the line.
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Austin McBroom
McBroom, 29, is a social media personalty from the US and last year won a celebrity fight against TikToker Bryce Hall, 22.
Afterwards he called out KSI and the duo then entered talks to fight, although it came to nothing.
McBroom has since said he will box ‘AnEsonGib’ but wants a guaranteed shot at KSI afterwards.
With McBroom having only one fight under his belt it provides KSI with the ideal opponent to face on his return.
Austin McBroom beat TikToker Bryce HallCredit: GettyTommy Fury
Tyson Fury’s younger brother is 7-0 in his own career and was set to fight KSI’s rival Jake.
But the 2019 Love Islander, 22, pulled out of their December headliner with a broken rib and chest infection.
Tommy has called out KSI before and once claimed they were on ‘quite an even playing field’.
But KSI has far less boxing experience making it an unfair match-up and far less likely to happen.
Tommy Fury has been linked with KSI beforeCredit: GettyBryce Hall
Hall was convincingly beaten by McBroom but had relentlessly called out KSI beforehand.
So with a score to settle it means a fight between the two cannot be ruled out.
Hall tweeted: “This year I’m stepping back in ring, only W’s this year.”
He also teased a fight with KSI’s brother ‘Deji’ and if he were to win that, it perfectly sets up a showdown with the older sibling.
Bryce Hall has called out KSI beforeCredit: @BryceHall
Dillon Danis
Danis, 28, is an unbeaten 2-0 MMA fighter but is widely recognised as Conor McGregor’s training partner.
But he has not fought since 2019 and has become more well-known as a Twitter troll.
Danis has chased a fight with Jake Paul but to no avail and recently turned his attention to KSI.
He posted on Instagram: “I’ll put KSI on his ass in 1.”
Dillon Danis pictured with UFC superstar Conor McGregorCredit: Social Media – Refer to Source
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