JAKE PAUL hit out at KSI and claimed his YouTube boxing rival’s own fans are “starting to lose respect” for him.
Paul returns to the ring this weekend in Arizona, against UFC legend Anderson Silva.
Silva caused a storm on the week of the bout by claiming he was knocked out twice in sparring.
The Brazilian, 47, has since clarified that his comments were lost in translation and also taken from an interview in mid September.
But KSI, 29, tweeted: “Anderson Silva has said that he’s been knocked out twice before his fight against Jake Paul…
“Think we know how this is gonna go…”
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Silva responded: “Young man please don’t try and spread rumors that were simply bad English.
“You and Jake are such an inspiration to the youth. Build together. Don’t burn.”
KSI replied: “I have no respect for Jake. He is no inspiration. Only thing he wants to build, is himself.
“He’s destroyed more bridges than a tsunami. Either way, my bad. Good luck in your fight.”
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KSI beat Paul’s brother Logan, 27, in their 2019 rematch, a year after they drew in an exhibition bout.
But a grudge match between the two to settle the score is yet to materialise, something Paul blames the Brit for.
He posted a series on Instagram DMs from KSI’s fans, who believed their hero was “scared” to fight the American.
Paul tweeted: “Dear KSI you say all I have is a right hand. So why then are you so afraid to fight me?
“I’m genuinely curious. Even your own fans are starting to lose respect for you.”
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
