Recently, KSI asked his fans on Twitter who he should face for his next fight. Among the many names that were recommended, a fan suggested that he should face none other than the unbeaten Artur Beterbiev in the ring. Beterbiev is currently the IBF, WBC, and WBO World Light Heavyweight champion in pro boxing. He holds the record of 0 losses and 18 wins. Shockingly, 18 of his victories came by the way of knockout in the ring.
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KSI’s response to a fan who recommended fighting Beterbiev
How would KSI do against Beterbiev who just dismantled the likes of Joe Smith Jr., Marcus Browne, and Adam Deines? Well, KSI took to Twitter, and with all his honesty admitted that he valued his life. According to his statement, the YouTuber and CEO of Misfits Boxing, KSI does not have any interest in facing Betebiev inside the boxing ring.
Replying to a fan, he tweeted, “Man said “Beterbiev”. You lot need to chill. I value my life.”
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However, who could stop the fans from taking a dig at the ‘The Nightmare’? Immediately, fans took to Twitter and expressed what they felt about KSI. In doing so, they brought about the likes of Jake Paul, Deontay Wilder, Canelo Alvarez, and even ‘The Gypsy King’ Tyson Fury.
Recently, after his younger brother Deji fought ‘TBE”, KSI said that he would beat Floyd.
Here is what fans said after KSI’s tweet.
Fans react to KSI being honest about him facing Artur Beterbiev in the boxing ring
Joe Rogan said Bererbiev was a terrifying boxer in the ring. Would KSI survive with him? A user compared his honesty to that of Jake Paul. They said, “At least he knows his lane, unlike Jake who wants Canelo… 🤦🏾♂️😂”
At least he knows his lane unlike Jake who wants Canelo… 🤦🏾♂️😂
— unknown (@UnknownRGR2000) November 24, 2022
One jokingly referred to Tyson Fury: “This was Tyson’s furys response when his team asked him if he wants to fight AJ”
This was Tyson’s furys response when his team asked him if he wants to fight AJ
— … (@_199KhanIm) November 24, 2022
Meanwhile, another said, “Beterbiev would eat KSI alive in less than first gear. However, Yarde would slap up Beterbiev within 6 rounds.”
Beterbiev would eat KSI alive in less than first gear. However, Yarde would slap up Beterbiev within 6 rounds.
— Carl Froch (Parody) (@OnionRingsFroch) November 24, 2022
Likewise, one commented by saying, “Yeah true. Ksi who has boxed for 3 years should challenge a unified light heavyweight champion who has a 100% KO ratio and is a top 10 pound-for-pound fighter. Your delusion is off the charts.”
Yeah true. Ksi who has boxed for 3 years should challenged a unified light heavyweight champion who has a 100% KO ratio and is a top 10 pound for pound fighter. Your delusion is off the charts
— cameron (@CameronB021) November 24, 2022
Another said, “This is the same guy who said he would beat Floyd and Mike Tyson, he is just trying to show that he is self-aware about his ability”
this is the same guy who said he would beat Floyd and mike Tyson, he is just trying to show that he is self aware about his ability.
— babybaldeagle (@anailarq) November 24, 2022
Finally, one user said, “The little helmet just said he’d beat Floyd though. I have no problem with them doing their little fights but don’t pretend you’re a bad man.”
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The little helmet just said he’d beat Floyd though. I have no problem with them doing their little fights but don’t pretend you’re a bad man
— Marco (@Marco96Op) November 24, 2022
Would you want to see Beterbiev fight KSI? Beterbiev has not yet responded to this. However, what are your thoughts about it?
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What do you think about Artur Beterbiev vs. KSI? Share your thoughts in the comments below.