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After their scuffle earlier this month, Dillon Danis and KSI will enter the boxing ring early next year. The event will go down in London on January 14. Despite the fight being almost two months away, both fighters are flapping gums at each other on social media, even dragging each other’s mothers into the trash talk.

The beef between KSI and Dillon Danis reached a boiling after Danis punched him earlier this month. KSI was at a Misfits boxing event weigh-in when Danis showed up. The pair mouthed off briefly before things got physical and a brawl ensued.

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Dillon Danis announced his mother will be at the KSI fight

In a recent announcement via his Instagram story, Dillon Danis said that his mother will be in attendance when he fights KSI. “and yes my mom will be at the fight to (celebrate) my easy win,” wrote Danis.

However, it was the Englishman who kicked the whole targeting the mum thing off with a tweet mentioning Nikki Danis.

On November 24, KSI tweeted pictures of Nikki Danis, saying, “I pray your mum gets to see me knock you out in person on January 14th.” Danis did not wait too long before launching a proportionate response.

Danis responded by posting a picture of KSI’s mother, Yinka Olatunji. The Jiu-Jitsu black belt clapped back at KSI, saying, “really hope your mom isn’t.”

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There is no love lost between the 29-year-old athletes. Fans can expect more back and forth between the pair as we inch closer to the bout. Danis recently tweeted a bold prediction for his fight against KSI.

Danis’ prediction for the KSI fight

Dillon Danis is undefeated in MMA. He is currently under contract with leading promotion Bellator. ‘El Jefe‘ has a 2-0 pro record. Both of those wins came via submissions in Bellator. His last outing in the cage was in June 2019 when he submitted Max Humphrey via armbar in one round.

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Despite being a proficient grappler, Danis has no shortage of confidence heading into a boxing contest. The longtime training partner of Conor McGregor claimed on Twitter that he would get a finish over KSI.

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“I will KO @KSI stone dead mark my words,” wrote Danis. He followed it up with another tweet- a clip of him knocking out someone during his brawl with Anthony Taylor.

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Danis and KSI will get to settle their difference on January 14. Who do you think will get their hand raised on January 14? Drop your predictions in the comments below.