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JAKE PAUL and KSI engaged in a public spat as the bitter YouTube rivals squabbled over terms to fight.The sworn internet enemies are still feuding five years into their rivalry but with no date to settle the score in the ring.
KSI seen in attendance during UFC 286Credit: Getty
Jake Paul and KSI feuded onlineCredit: Getty
Talks were progressing for the pair to meet in an end-of-year blockbuster, with Wembley among the options to host.
But those plans took a hit when Paul, 26, was beaten by Tommy Fury, 23, in February by split-decision.
They now look set to rematch in the summer despite KSI’s plea for the American to focus on their grudge match instead.
KSI, 29, now returns on May 13 against millionaire businessman-turned-9-0 boxer Joe Fournier, 40.
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And he tweeted: “When I KO Joe Fournier, I will be the pound-for-pound best YouTube boxer. Yes above Jake Paul.”
It sparked a row between the pair, as Paul responded: “Hahaha. I’m your idol.
“So when you beat a guy whose last pro fight was over two years ago against a reggaeton singer that had never boxed in his life, you are the pound-for-pound best?!
“Or is because his fight before that was 6 years ago against a 1-11 “boxer”? Sham.”
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Fournier beat musician Reykon, 36, on Paul’s undercard in April 2021 and last fought before that over six years ago against 1-12 Antonio Sanchez.
But KSI clapped back: “This is a lot of talk for someone that’s ducking me.”
Paul then proposed a winner-take-all purse if he is to accept KSI’s demand of a 180lb catchweight bout with a rehydration clause.
He said: “$30M to the winner, 0 to the loser if you want me to agree to your request of 180 pounds and rehydration clause. Agree to that and I’m in.”
Paul then added that if the stipulation is not met, he will change the fight weight by 5lb with NO limit to what he can weigh the next day.
He added: “You want me to come to London and fight at an unnatural weight with a rehydration clause then it’s all or nothing.
“Or be man take the fight without rehydration clauses. 185. 50/50.”
Paul challenged Fury to a similar double-or-nothing wager but the Love Islander never signed the official document.
KSI replied: “Ain’t no way I’m doing this deal cos you still ain’t paid up for your last deal with Tommy Fury after he slapped you up.”
$30M to the winner, 0 to the loser if you want me to agree to your request of 180 pounds and rehydration clause. Agree to that and I’m in.Jake Paul to KSI
To which Paul said: “There we go. You, your squirrel and your ‘partners’ don’t have the courage to put it all on the line in a contract and sign. Just like Tommy and his dad didn’t.”
The bad blood dates back to KSI’s 2019 win over Paul’s brother Logan, 27, following a draw between them the year prior.
KSI has since had three wins, taking his record to 5-1 in the ring although only his victory over Logan was professionally sanctioned.
But he told Paul: “I’m the A side so you do what I want. I’m undefeated, you’re not.
“If I want you to come to London, you come to London. 180 is perfect for you and me. Stop crying and sign.”
But Paul fired back: “You ain’t s***. You have 1 pro fight, a split decision against my brother.
“That’s the only ‘fight’ you have ever done that the masses cared about.
“I agreed to come to London so there is one less excuse for you to not take the fight. All yap and all cap is what you are.”
KSI finished the argument by laying down the gauntlet one final time in a bid to get the fight on.
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He said: “Unfortunately for you, I’ll never taste defeat in the ring. I’ll never know how you felt after LOSING. Anyway…
“We gonna fight after I KO Joe Fournier May 13th?”
KSI and Jake Paul clash in the ring in 2020Credit: Getty Images – Getty More

KSI has announced he will fight Joe Fournier on May 13.The YouTuber has promised another KO when he clashes with the 40-year-old at Wembley Arena.
KSI has announced he will fight Joe Fournier nextCredit: PA
The fight will take place at Wembley ArenaCredit: Twitter / @KSI
Fournier fought David Haye in 2021Credit: Getty Images – Getty
KSI released a promotional poster for the event alongside a caption that reads: “May 13th, we go again. Another KO incoming.”
Fournier is a millionaire businessman who is pals with Mo Farah and David Haye.
He is also a professional boxer and has nine wins from ten bouts – all of which came via knock-out.
Fournier was once ranked 11th in the WBA rankings in the light heavyweight division after turning pro in 2015 – but he has not fought professional for almost five years, when he beat Andres Londono.
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The Londoner runs superclubs around the world, including the prestigious and very private Bonbonniere in London’s exclusive Mayfair area.
He once dated Paris Hilton and fought another his pals Haye in an exhibition bout in 2021.
KSI last fought in January when he brutally knocked out FaZe Temperrr.
Prior to that the YouTuber fought twice in one night when he beat Swarmz and pro fighter Alcaraz Pineda.
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KSI is hopeful of fighting Jake Paul but accused the American of ducking him.
He said: “They look like they just want to do the rematch or they want to look for another opponent.
“It doesn’t seem like they are keen to fight me any time soon, which is funny because he was the guy who said I was ducking.
“But, I’m not ducking anyone, man. I’ve literally told everyone the reason why I came back into boxing was to fight Jake Paul.
“And now he doesn’t want to fight me.” More

KSI has accused Jake Paul of “DUCKING” him after his manager booked Wembley to host their grudge match. The bitter YouTube rivals are yet to settle their score in the ring despite talks to so this year.
KSI and Jake Paul clash in the ring in 2020Credit: Getty Images – Getty
KSI had wanted to fight Paul at the end of 2023 but those plans took a hit after the American’s loss to Tommy Fury.
It has left the British social media, music and crossover boxing star to hit out at his great nemesis.
KSI said in a Twitter Space: “They look like they just want to do the rematch or they want to look for another opponent.
“It doesn’t seem like they are keen to fight me any time soon, which is funny because he was the guy who said I was ducking.
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“But, I’m not ducking anyone, man. I’ve literally told everyone the reason why I came back into boxing was to fight Jake Paul.
“And now he doesn’t want to fight me.”
KSI, 29, beat Paul’s brother Logan, 27, in their 2019 rematch after drawing a year beforehand.
And although the two are now business partners with hydration drink Prime, the bad blood is still brewing with brother Jake.
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KSI has won three times since returning to the ring but Paul, 26, was recently beaten in Saudi Arabia on points by Fury, 23.
It looks to have put a dent in KSI’s hopes of facing the self-proclaimed Problem Child this year.
His manager Mams Taylor claimed talks were going back and forth with Paul’s team with Wembley even booked for the fight.
Taylor said: “Jake has the contract. It’s not in our hands.
“We redlined it, sent it back to him, he redlined it, sent it back to us, we redlined it, sent it back to him.
“And now the ball’s in his court but I did get a call from Jake’s team saying, ‘Hey, Jake’s not going to fight KSI in the summer,’ like we wanted.
“Because, he’s some excuses, whatever. Basically he doesn’t want to fight KSI, he wants to fight other people.
“So, all that s*** about, ‘I’ll fight him tomorrow,’ and all that stuff, well we booked Wembley Stadium, we were ready and he’s the one that backed out.”
Jake Paul was beaten on points by Tommy FuryCredit: GETTY
Promoter Kalle Sauerland, KSI and Mams TaylorCredit: Leigh Dawney/Misfits Boxing. More