“Misfits Needs to Be Ended”: KSI Draws the Ire of Fans for Extending “Incredible” Invitation to Soccer Legend

The cross-over boxing promotion Misfits Boxing recently declared the fight event dates for the entirety of 2023, hyping up the fans for the highly anticipated matchups. Not only this, but recently, the CEO of the promotion, KSI, discussed bringing a soccer legend to fight under his promotion, in a video conference.

The host of the conference asked JJ Olatunji, aka KSI, if retired soccer star Zlatan Ibrahimovic should join the Misfits Universe. To which KSI responded, “I would love for that to happen, that would be incredible.” 

KSI  added, “I’ve seen him on the bag, he looks like he can bang. Let’s go, bro, get in the ring, get in the squared circle mate.”  

The Swedish professional football player bid his farewell following his club AC Milan’s final game of the season on June 4. He declared his retirement at the age of 41 in an emotional speech following the match against Hellas Verona in the Serie A. After a long career in soccer,  the Swedish player has decided to call it quits, and his experience in combat sports makes him an exciting prospect for Misfits. Interestingly, Zlatan was awarded an honorary belt black in taekwondo in 2010, and the CEO of Misfits Boxing, KSI, will be keeping a keen eye on him.

What do fans think about KSI’s proposal to soccer legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic?

KSI offering Zlatan to fight under the Misfits banner drew the ire of fans from all over the world. Some fans called the promotion ‘cringe’ for extending an invitation to Ibrahimovic. Here is how the fans reacted:

One of the users reacted by saying they feel Misfits is “cringe” and accordingly it needs to be dismantled.

Another user thinks that KSI should stop dragging others in his promotion.

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One of the fans said that there’s no chance Zlatan would fight under the Misfits banner as he is neither “stupid” nor “broke”.

Well Zlatan is not stupid or broke so no chance.

— Granite Beard Boxing (@granitebeard) June 12, 2023

According to a fan, KSI is a “disgrace” to even mention Zlatan’s name.

Meanwhile, another user responded by stating that Misfit Boxing events are “entertaining”.

However, Zlatan hasn’t responded to KSI’s proposal yet. Do you think he should sign up with Misfits Boxing? Is a fight between Zlatan and KSI  possible? Who should KSI fight next? Share your thoughts in the comments below! 

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