The YouTuber-turned-boxer JJ “KSI” Olatunji can’t stay away from feuds on Twitter. The Englishman loves getting into banter with other famous internet personalities on social media. Carrying on that tradition, KSI once again got involved in an online feud.
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KSI is set to exchange punches against the MMA fighter Dillon Danis in a boxing bout on January 14, 2023, at the OVO Arena in England. But ahead of exchanging punches, they have crossed tweets where they pulled each other’s leg. But someone else has also stepped in between this banter. And it is none other than the MMA legend Conor McGregor.
Conor McGregor takes a dig at KSI
The former UFC champion recently replied back to KSI, after the latter tweeted about defeating Dillon Danis in the upcoming boxing match. For those who don’t know, Danis was once the training partner of Conor McGregor. But now Danis is trying to make a name in MMA, and currently competing in Bellator MMA.
But after the two MMA fighters walked on separate paths, many speculated them to be no longer close. So, McGregor cleared the doubt as he tweeted that he’s “still rockin’ with Dillon.” Soon it came to the attention of KSI, who has been looking for an opportunity to take a dig at his opponent in the next match.
Olatunji wrote, “I’m sorry but I’m about to do some serious damage to your boy.” The 29-year-old YouTuber might have not expected to receive a reply from the UFC legend McGregor on his upcoming fight. McGregor claimed not to care much about this fight between KSI and Danish.
The 34-year-old suggested his former training partner’s focus on MMA instead of participating in these commercial matches. The former UFC fighter tweeted, “Brother you’re a friendly little nerd I don’t care. He should be back doing MMA if he is doing this little nothing burger match with you. I couldn’t care less about this genre of boxing, I am sorry. Have a good one.“
How did Twitter react to McGregor’s tweet?
The fans didn’t support McGregor’s tweet and instead wrote how KSI has already established himself as a good action sports player. One fan also claimed this kind of commercial boxing started because of the former Irish professional. Let’s look at some of the fun reactions from the fans.
Funny thing is, I think you’re the reason this genre of boxing exists.
— Giovanni Black (@GioBlackMMA) December 22, 2022
Maddest thing is, KSI probably beats McGregor in a boxing match.
— Sam (@Palmer_____) December 22, 2022
I would be mad too if i dedicated my life to a sport and some youtubers came along and made more from one fight then you did in your first 10 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀
— AM (@AbdulMu09328550) December 22, 2022
JJ is literally more relevant than you and has a bigger legacy than you. Pipe down
— Colin (@Colin24111) December 22, 2022
Couldn’t care less about boxing? Can I refresh your memory of that certain fight with Mayweather? You seemed to care then.
— Johan (@piepew) December 22, 2022
You are in that gimmick genre of boxing since you fought Floyd Mayweather on no earned or deserved merit, he toyed with you and never got out of first gear
— ‘ (@redrevival16_) December 23, 2022
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Conor is an expert on nothing burgers, he's been a nothing meatball in mma for how long now?
— Julia D (@JuliaDitzy) December 22, 2022
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