“I Could Take On Mike Tyson, He’s Like 40…” YouTube Sensation KSI Realized His Huge ‘Mistake’ Challenging the Boxing Legend in 2020

Mike Tyson is one of the greatest heavyweight boxers in history. So, people might think twice before challenging the man nicknamed “The Baddest Man on the Planet.” But the YouTube sensation KSI once challenged the boxing legend.

JJ Olatunji, better known as KSI, is one of the successful English YouTubers. He is also a member of the YouTube team Sidemen. But aside from being a successful content creator, he is also an excellent rapper. Moreover, he later tried boxing and was successful at it too. So far, KSI has been undefeated in the boxing ring.

KSI once revealed the story behind challenging Mike Tyson

The YouTuber once attended an English talk show, The Jonathan Ross Show, where he talked about many things, including his career inside the boxing ring. But then the other guest, English comedian Jack Whitehall, asked KSI about calling out the boxing legend Mike Tyson once.

So, with no choice left, Olatunji reveals everything about challenging Tyson. KSI revealed the story behind this challenge, “It started off with me just being drunk obviously, that’s how most bad decisions start. For some reason, I thought, hey I could take on Mike Tyson. He’s what 40, 50, 60. He’s slow, he’s not tough. I’ve got this.”

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JJ Olatunji never meant to challenge the greatest heavyweight boxers and later realized his mistake. He said, “Then I woke up the next day and realized the mistake I’ve made.” He then shared how he later tweeted that the Mike Tyson challenge was a joke. He added, “I don’t think I can beat Mike Tyson. I really don’t think I can beat Mike Tyson.”

JJ Olatunji will quit boxing after the Jake Paul fight

KSI and Jake Paul’s rivalry is one of the hottest YouTube rivalries. Fans of both entities want to witness this epic showdown. KSI is aware of whom his fans want him to fight. But the YouTuber explained he returned to the boxing scene to face Jake Paul.

The 29-year-old further explained all his recent fights are preparations for that epic fight. But then KSI dropped the major bomb about retiring from boxing. He claimed after the showdown against Jake, he would hang up his gloves. This is his other reason for not rushing the match against Paul.

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