There’s still time before the world can see KSI and Jake Paul box against each other. But still, there’s a competition going on between both Youtuber-turned-boxers behind the scenes. Technically, they’re both trying to prove themselves as the A-side before they’ll be ready to fight each other. Well, JJ is also trying to make up for his break, as he was on a hiatus from boxing so that he could focus better on his boxing career. While Paul was fighting non-stop since he got into boxing. So, KSI has planned a fight against Joe Fournier on May 13th, Wembley Arena, London.
Joe Fournier is a 40-year-old businessman who’s had a flawless record 9-0 until now, with 9 knockout wins. But he also took a hiatus of 5 years before fighting again in 2021, and now after approximately 2 years, he’ll be facing the Internet sensation, KSI. So, JJ Olatunji is definitely planning to defeat a professional boxer before Jake Paul does. Also, KSI loves doing multiple things at one time. Recently he even attended the UFC 286, where he celebrated Leon Edwards’ win in a cage-side video.
On the other hand, Jake Paul is focused on his rematch against Tommy Fury. He’s planning to fight against the young Fury before his fight against KSI. But the fans are not sure if KSI can actually defeat Joe Fournier. Some even stated that Fournier wasn’t a worthwhile opponent. While others showed complete trust in their favorite Internet personality.
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Fans respond to the announcement of KSI vs Joe Fournier
So, Boxing editor Michael Benson made a post on Twitter regarding the fight and the fans got sent into a meltdown. One fan, Rag3Oliver, stated that Joe Fournier will defeat KSI in the fourth round itself. He stated that JJ wouldn’t be able to keep up with the pace of an actual boxer.
Joe sleeps him inside 4 he can’t keep that pace against and actually boxer we will get caught
— RAG3OLIVER (@Rag3Oliver) March 22, 2023
One fan, sonicbloos, wrote that both fighters here aren’t really that good.
Battle of mid
— tyson’s left hook (@sonicbloos) March 22, 2023
Another fan, NetMix982, had this to say about the situation.
This KSI fella is now finally pushing himself and will get knocked out.
— AutismOnTheKop (@NetMix982) March 22, 2023
A fan, JadeDCLN, praised Jake Paul in place of JJ Olatunji.
Jake Paul is better
— _/⁼ (@JadeDCLN) March 22, 2023
Now not all the fans criticized KSI, some were actually excited about this match-up and praised KSI.
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One fan, JhusLeftarm, explained how this is a smart decision on KSI’s part.
Good step up finally fighting a real professional boxer Jake Paul will be pissed if KSI won this tho with back 2 back loses he’s going to get from Tommy
— Benji 🥊 (@JhusLeftarm) March 22, 2023
PlugJack4 wrote this in his comment.
W 🐐🐐🐐🐐
— Plug Jack (@PlugJack4) March 22, 2023
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A Twitter user, Fizzy_EFC, mocked Joe Fournier in his comment.
40 year old business man. KeK
— FizzyKeks (@Fizzy_EFC) March 22, 2023
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Well, if KSI will defeat Joe Fournier, he will have a chance to overcome Jake Paul in this unofficial competition, going on behind the scenes. What are your thoughts about this fight? Will KSI come forth victorious against Fournier? Let us know in the comments section.
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