Jake Paul Accepts KSI Fight Offer

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Having claimed to have already revived boxing, the popular YouTube star Jake Paul has been picking his opponents strategically, creating some of the best headliners for big events. Paul has officially confirmed his next opponent as he accepts the fight offer from rival YouTube creator Olajide «KSI» Olatunji.

KSI is no stranger to fighting the Paul family in a boxing ring as in 2018 he took on Logan Paul, and although Jake and KSI were set to fight different people this year, the British creator had a challenge for him With KSI's opponent Alex Wassabi dropping out of contention this year due to a training camp concussion, Jake Paul offered to take his place, but KSI had alternate plans that have been accepted. Content creators have been getting into boxing feuds since 2018 and KSI and the Paul brothers have been involved since the early days, with KSI having already beat Logan Paul.

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Because fights require training, promotion, and other moving parts, KSI proposed to Jake Paul that the two would box in Wembley Stadium next year, with KSI having the home advantage. Taking things even further, KSI suggested that 100% of his and Jake Paul's purses would be on the line in a winner take all scenario, saying «let's finally end this.» Although the high stakes may have prevented another boxer from agreeing to the fight, the YouTuber Jake Paul, who goes by the «problem child» nickname, quickly said yes under the condition that KSI would admit that «as of today when it comes to boxing» Paul is better.

Originally intended to be Jake Paul's opponent, Tommy Fury was replaced by Hasim Rahman Jr. who was unable to meet the boxing weight requirements to fight Paul, leaving him with no opponent this