YouTube sensation turned boxer was not happy with WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury for picking Jake Paul over him. Ahead of his trilogy bout against Dereck Chisora, Fury was asked who would win in a boxing match between KSI and Paul.
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The ‘Gypsy King’ went on to surprisingly pick Paul over his countryman and even claimed that the 6-0 boxer would get a KO. This certainly did not sit well with the Nightmare who fired back at the heavyweight champion for his claims.
KSI responds to Tyson Fury picking Jake Paul over him
The British YouTuber claimed that everyone including Fury was entitled to their opinion. However, in this case, he stated that he would prove him wrong in the ring.
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“Everyone is entitled to their opinion. I think his opinion is just wrong. He can say whatever he wants. When I get in the ring and show everyone how wrong he is it’s going to be fantastic.” he said.
KSI looks to be eager to prove ‘The Gypsy King‘ wrong and would like to do so in the ring. In addition, this could mean that we might see the two stars of influencer boxing finally meet in the ring.
However, KSI first needs to overcome his next opponent Dillon Danis on January 14.
‘The Nightmare’ praises Derek Chisora and takes jabs a Fury
KSI recently revealed his thought on Fury vs Chisora 3. According to him the fight was a poor stoppage and stated that Chisora performed very well in the fight. Moreover, he also took some shots at Fury pointing out his diminishing skills.
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“I thought it was a terrible stoppage, but Chisora smashed it, I thought he did very well. Fury didn’t look as good as he normally does, but it is what it is. I’m very proud of Derek. If it was up to Derek he would’ve gone out on his shield.” he said in an interview with BT Sport.
It looks like this might be the beginning of a new rivalry between the two British stars as KSI looks motivated ahead of his return to the squared circle.
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