The Youtuber-turned-boxer, KSI, is all set to face the first pro-boxer of his career, ‘The Badass Billionaire’, Joe Fournier. The bout will take place on May 13th, and recently they got done with the 007 Open Workouts Livestream. And one of the footage from the event showed KSI performing some hazardous neck exercises. The fans were quick to point out how many wrestlers use this technique to warm up their muscles before a grappling session. But many viewers also pointed out the flaws in KSI’s form as ‘The Nightmare’ was doing it in a manner that could cause damage in the long run.
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Now these exercises seemed quite similar to Mike Tyson‘s neck routines during his training. At the age of 18, he had a neck of 20 inches, but later during his appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, Tyson revealed how those neck exercises actually proved to be fatal for him as he pertained long-lasting damages because of it.
At 18 years old, Mike Tyson had a 20 inch neck. Here is one of his brutal neck exercises. pic.twitter.com/0nCwCDPc54
— Historic Vids (@historyinmemes) May 8, 2023
Boxing fans slammed the Youtuber for copying Mike Tyson, and then some even speculated that KSI is oblivious to the consequences that are attached to this dangerous neck routine. But KSI is determined to defeat Joe Fournier in his next bout and is ready to go to any lengths to do what his arch-nemesis, Jake Paul, couldn’t, that is, defeat a pro boxer in a fight. And recently, fans agreed that KSI looks prepped up to knock out Fournier.
Fans’ reactions to KSI performing his neck exercise
One of the fans, V4KS, pointed out that doing this exercise is utterly “pointless” for six months’ time, as athletes do it for many years just to get a minor result.
Absolutely pointless, you need to do this for years and years to see any sort of result not a 6 week training camp
— V4KS (@V4KS1) May 10, 2023
Another fan, Brig, commented on KSI’s wrong form and advised him about the correct way to do it.
You’re supposed to have your hands behind your back
— Brig (@BrighamGPT) May 10, 2023
A Twitter user diverted the topic in the direction where they stated that KSI was trying to copy 18-year-old Mike Tyson.
The video of Tyson doing this resurfaced a few days ago, now this fella is doing it. Coincidence? Unlikely.
— Luke (@YouRamsDCFC) May 10, 2023
One more user stated that KSI doesn’t seem to actually know what he’s doing with those neck movements.
If he doesn’t know what he’s doing just rolling around 😭😭😭🫵🏼
— carmi🇬🇧 (@Holywarsenal) May 10, 2023
But not all the fans were bitter about him trying a new thing.
As some fans like KeslerSZN asked the critics what are they actually finding funny or problematic about his style of training.
Idk what people are finding funny tbh
— KeslerSZN 🇫🇷 (@KeslerSZN) May 10, 2023
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Sami Dayal also had this to say in his response.
You boxing purists in the comments need to lighten up, these guys work hard and train hard and put in the effort with dedication
— Sami Dayal (@DayalSami) May 10, 2023
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It’s a big fight for the influencer boxing scene, as this will set up the further stage for the highly anticipated fight between KSI and Jake Paul. So who do you think is going to come forth victorious? KSI or Joe Fournier? Let us know in the comments section.
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