In a surprising twist, YouTube sensation KSI has openly expressed interest in stepping into the boxing ring with UFC legend Conor McGregor. This revelation follows a heated encounter at the O2 Arena, where McGregor challenged KSI to a bare-knuckle bout.
The altercation happened after Anthony Joshua’s victory over Robert Helenius, an event backed by McGregor’s Forged Irish Stout brand. McGregor taunted KSI and proposed a gritty showdown on the microphone. Earlier that evening, McGregor had commented on KSI during a TalkSPORT interview, sparking tensions nearly leading to a ringside brawl. Joshua had to intervene.
KSI’s Response and Dillon Danis’ Challenge
With emotions high, could this bout become a reality? KSI, fresh from the brink of a brawl with McGregor, spoke to the Misfits Boxing YouTube channel. When asked about accepting McGregor’s challenge after fighting Tommy Fury, KSI said, “You never know… I’m interested, very interested. I think he was off his face, but either way, I’m very interested.”
The potential matchup gains intrigue with McGregor’s teammate Dillon Danis set to face Logan Paul in the KSI-Fury event co-headliner. Danis humorously said, “I know your man KSI is in the crowd and he couldn’t box eggs if he worked in an egg boxing factory. So if he wants to get in here, I’ll give him a final yoke, bare-knuckle if you want!”
Anticipation for an electrifying showdown between KSI and McGregor has reached a peak. The KSI-Fury fight is on October 14th in Manchester, promising a sell-out crowd and global attention, with Logan Paul also on the card.
Will their exchange escalate into a historic boxing match? Time will reveal if these formidable personalities transform their rivalry into a sporting spectacle.