in

Five next fights for KSI after first ever loss including Tommy Fury rematch and bitter Jake Paul grudge match


KSI suffered his first boxing defeat on Saturday night as he endured a majority-decision loss to Tommy Fury in Manchester.

A closely-fought contest saw fans arguing the case for both fighters before the judges’ scorecards were revealed.

KSI suffered his first boxing loss on Saturday nightCredit: Getty

But Fury edged it despite having a point taken off during the contest as he claimed a second YouTuber scalp following his win over Jake Paul.

So where does this leave KSI’s boxing career?

Well, in truth, the internet sensation still has a host of options when it comes to future opponents.

Here are five fights KSI could choose to take next.

READ MORE ON MISFITS BOXING

TOMMY FURY

It remains to be seen whether Tommy Fury will want to rematch KSICredit: Splash

Perhaps the most obvious next step for KSI would be a rematch with Fury.

Given the controversy surrounding the result – with the scorecards incorrectly totted up – fans would definitely be interested in seeing the two rivals run it back.

However, Fury may feel the risk is not worth the reward as KSI proved a tougher test than many thought.

It is not known whether there was a rematch clause in the contract for their original fight.

Most read in Boxing

FREE BETS – BEST BETTING OFFERS AND BONUSES NEW CUSTOMERS

JAKE PAUL

KSI and Jake Paul have had a long-standing rivalry onlineCredit: Getty

KSI and Paul have had a fierce rivalry on the internet for a number of years.

A fight between the two remains perhaps the biggest money bout for both of them.

And it also has the added spice of Jake’s brother Logan being in business with KSI – the pair owning the energy drink Prime.

Jake bounced back from a defeat to Fury with a win over Nate Diaz last time out.

Could now be the time that the two online sensations finally meet in the ring?

CONOR McGREGOR

Conor McGregor has not fought since 2021Credit: AP

The longer Conor McGregor’s absence from combat sports goes on, the better chance many will give KSI to beat the former two-weight UFC world champion.

McGregor has re-entered USADA’s drug testing pool as he eyes a return to the octagon – with Michael Chandler heavily linked as his first opponent back.

However, with the Irishman now 35 years of age, a bout with KSI could offer him his biggest possible payday.

Would he be tempted into a crossover clash with Britain’s biggest YouTuber? It seems he could be…

FLOYD MAYWEATHER

Floyd Mayweather has put on several exhibitions since retiring from pro boxingCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun

It may seem a ridiculous proposition to suggest KSI could step into the ring with one of boxing’s greatest fighters in Floyd Mayweather.

But since his final pro contest in 2017, Mayweather, 46, has turned his hand to staging a host of exhibition contests.

He has already faced KSI’s business partner Logan and his brother Deji.

Could KSI be next?

Joe Fournier

Joe Fournier’s KO loss to KSI was later changed to a no contest due to an illegal elbowCredit: PA

Businessman Joe Fournier is still calling for a rematch with KSI after their controversial fight back in May.

Read More on The Sun

KSI initially won by second-round stoppage, before the result was later changed to a no contest after it became clear an elbow had caused the KO.

Fournier wants a second chance at beating the YouTuber, although it seems unlikely he will get it.


Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk


Tagcloud:

Gary Neville reveals six ‘non-negotiables’ over Man Utd takeover with Sir Jim Ratcliffe set to seal deal THIS WEEK

Five next fights for Tommy Fury after KSI win including rematches with YouTube rivals and stunning Logan Paul bout