Alex Wassabi opens up about pulling out of KSI match because he could've suffered "permanent damage"

sportskeeda.com:

American YouTuber Alex Wassabi broke his silence over the abrupt nature of his departure from the fight card against fellow YouTuber and long-time rival JJ "KSI."

Wasabi was in line to fight the British YouTuber in the recently concluded Misfits Boxing event. However, a month before the event, the American was ruled out after incurring a concussion. A concussion is a serious head injury that requires the patient to undergo prolonged rest.

Since pulling out, Wasabi has faced criticism and disdain for his tardiness. In a video titled "Addressing The Rumors," the 32-year-old explained his situation by claiming that he was at risk of grave injury:

Before his canceled fight against KSI, Wasabi shared the ring with the latter's brother Deji. Alex Wassabi defeated Deji on that occasion. Since Wassabi withdrew from the fight, KSI has been highly critical of his decision.

According to KSI, Wasabi's decision was taken out of apprehension of losing against his long-time nemesis on YouTube.

However, in the revelatory video, Wasabi said:

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He further stated that the doctor suggested he be off training since he cannot risk jostling his brain. He added:

Wasabi said that had he gone ahead with the bout, he could have suffered from "second impact syndrome," which could have rendered him paralyzed or even fatally injured.

Fans have also shared their reactions to Alex Wassabi finally speaking up about his untimely withdrawal. Many have reasoned with his comments and added that his decision was justifiable.

It remains to be seen if the Sidemen member will respond to Alex Wassabi's take on the situation. It is unclear if the duo will get to fight it out against each other. KSI is reportedly in talks to organize another influencer