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Fans and devotees of boxing are perpetually on the lookout for thrilling bouts and forecasts from their beloved fighters. With the current scope of social media, there is a profusion of probable matchups to ponder over. A noteworthy possible bout that has gained attention is a  fight between Jake Paul, the YouTube sensation turned boxer, and KSI, a British rapper, and YouTuber.

Recently, boxing star Ryan Garcia gave his opinion on the potential bout. Garcia’s prediction is sure to stir up some controversy, as he confidently believes that one fighter would come out on top. 

Ryan Garcia’s assessment of KSI and Jake Paul’s matchup

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In a recent episode of IMPAULSIVE, boxing star Ryan Garcia joined the hosts to discuss a potential fight between Jake Paul and KSI. When asked about his prediction for the fight, Garcia did not hold back, stating, “As of right now, Jake Paul knocks him out. Yeah, sleeps him.”

Garcia explained his prediction, stating that KSI often jumps in too crazily and throws wild punches. He believes that Jake Paul would be able to time KSI’s movements and deliver a knockout punch. Garcia’s confidence in his prediction was evident as he mimicked KSI’s wild punches, showing how he believed Jake Paul would take advantage of KSI’s aggressiveness.

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While some may disagree with Garcia’s prediction, he has a reputation for being a skilled boxer and his opinion on influencer boxing carries weight in the boxing community. This is not the first time that Garcia has weighed in on social media boxing matchups. He has previously sparred with Jake Paul and has also made predictions for fights involving other YouTubers turned boxers.

Garcia’s Prediction Makes for an Exciting Potential Match-Up

It is worth noting that a potential fight between Jake Paul and KSI has not been officially announced, and there is no guarantee that the fight will even take place. However, the speculation around the potential matchup has been enough to generate excitement among boxing fans and social media enthusiasts alike.

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As the landscape of boxing continues to evolve with the rise of social media influencers turned boxers, it will be interesting to see how predictions like Garcia’s hold up in the ring. Only time will tell if Jake Paul and KSI will ever step into the ring together and if Garcia’s prediction will come true.