KSI has been called out by “Britain’s worst boxer” Robin Deakin after the YouTube star beat rival Logan Paul.
Internet sensation KSI – real name Olajide Olayinka Williams or “JJ” – beat Paul on their professional boxing debuts in Los Angeles last weekend.
KSI has been called out by ‘Britain’s worst boxer’ Robin DeakinCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Deakin fought at lightweight and had a record of 53 losses and only two wins in his ring careerCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
And Deakin, who fought at lightweight and had a record of 53 losses and only two wins in his 55-fight career, has called out cruiserweight KSI.
He told The Argus: “I know KSI has beaten two YouTubers, but if he wants to be the best, he has to fight the worst.
“His reach and height doesn’t matter at all, and neither does the weight difference.
“I’ll put on two stone of fat and still batter him.
“It doesn’t matter how much muscle you have, it’s all about the heart.”
Deakin, who was born with club foot and could not walk until he was six, won his pro debut in 2006 against Shaun Walton but lost his next 52 fights before seeing his arm raised again.
The 33-year-old beat Deniss Kornilovs in 2015 but lost his next two bouts, in Spain, before retiring with a record of 2-53.
Deakin has now switched to bare-knuckle boxing, having not regained a pro license since his retirement.
And he is open to fighting 1-0 KSI – but may have to get a Spanish boxing license to do so with the British Board of Boxing Control refusing to sanction the Sussex man.
Deakin added: “I haven’t currently got a gloves licence, but I reckon I can get a Spanish one.
“I’ve got the heart to knock KSI out, if he’s up for a fight.”
KSI beat Logan Paul by split decision in their LA rematchCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Deakin has now switched to bare-knuckle boxing, having not regained a pro license since his retirementCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
