On October 14, KSI will face Tommy Fury on the MISFITS 009,’ card. This contest came to fruition after Jake Paul and the British YouTuber failed to agree. The two rivals have talked about their inclination to face one another since 2018. However, after several attempts, KSI moved on from ‘The Problem Child,’ and decided to face Fury. In February, Fury and Paul had fought each other. In the bout, the brother of the WBC Heavyweight champion had managed to secure a unanimous victory.
Subsequently, the 30-year-old felt that he could face Fury instead. Moreover, KSI is cutting no corners to make sure he is in the best shape possible. Find out how the CEO of MISFITS Boxing is sparring for his upcoming fight.
Shocking revelation about the sparring partners of KSI
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KSI is a massive underdog. He is less experienced and substantially undersized. Not to mention, he is coming off a victory against Paul and is confident. Subsequently, it becomes essential for KSI to train his hardest. In a recent turn of events, his trainer, Alexis Demetriades, revealed that he is sparring with boxers who are much more skilled than him. In addition, he unveiled that the sparring partners are giving their best as there is an incentive for them. In a post made by ksinews_, he stated, “We got guys ranked higher than Tommy Fury, They are trying to kill him. There’s a bonus money if they Knock Him out”
KSI’s Trainer On his Sparring Partners ‼️👀
🗣” We got guys ranked higher than Tommy Fury, There’s a bonus money if they Knock Him out😳” pic.twitter.com/ivyIvv7Bms
— KSI NEWS (@ksinews_) October 4, 2023
The fact that KSI is sparring with formidable opponents increases the chances of an upset. Needless to say, this revelation only adds fuel to the fire for this matchup. Moreover, let’s take a look at what his former trainer had to say about this matchup.
Former trainer of KSI weighs in on his fight against Fury
Unlike his current trainer, his former trainer, Viddal Riley thinks that Fury is a tough challenge. However, he does reveal that KSI hit quite hard and if he does land a clean punch, he can win. Although the chances of the same do not seem likely to him as he considers it to be, a “Miracle.” Reflecting on the same, in an interview, he stated, “It’s a miracle for JJ to win but miracles happen, the one thing is JJ hits hard, he’s got actual swingers on him, and when you have that you have a chance”
This distinct and unique opinion of the bout is a testament to the fact that the match-up may end up being a game of inches. So we are curious to know- What are your predictions? Share with us your thoughts and opinions in the comments down below.
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