Two of the most popular YouTubers, KSI and IShowSpeed, recently engaged in a boxing match. The two YouTubers had been going back and forth online with Speed, challenging KSI to a boxing match. KSI finally accepted the match, and it was called “The Spar.” While it was a charity boxing match, Speed was still unhappy with the way things unfolded.
KSI and Speed’s spar was organized to raise funds for the Anthony Walker Foundation, a UK-based charity. Unlike typical influencer boxing promotions, the buildup between KSI and Speed was of a friendly match. But in the end, IShowSpeed stormed off.
KSI VS IShowSpeed
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IShowSpeed and KSI started exchanging a lot of online banter about who would win in a boxing match. After KSI finally accepted the challenge, they decided to fight it out in a private ring on the day Jake Paul had his pro boxing match. After the match where KSI dominated the ring, he posted a Tweet in which he shared his experience of the match. In the tweet, he reposted a fan tweet about the match and stated, “Can’t lie, I’m proud of speed. He got HEART!”
😂😂😂😂, can’t lie, I’m proud of speed. He got HEART! https://t.co/pB5tKeE7bY
— ksi (@KSI) December 16, 2023
It was clear from the start that KSI would win, considering his experience in the ring. While many fans supported Speed for his charisma, he was dominated by KSI from the first round itself.
Speed lost his energy after being hit in the torso by KSI in the first round. After that, it was clear that Speed lacked the experience needed to beat a pro boxer. By the end of the match, Speed was caught crying and demanding the match continue after KSI did a sympathy tap-out.
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Speed insisted that they complete all 6 rounds, but the match was called off after KSI threw in the white flag for peace. IShowSpeed got very emotional after the match and decided to leave without saying a word to anyone.
Following their bout, many netizens took to the comments section of KSI’s retweet to share their opinion on the match. Most comments were fans joking about how Speed reacted during the match.
One netizen shared a screenshot of Speed falling against the ropes. Speed’s hands are up in the air in the screenshot and the fan pointed out how that looks like Speed is paying a tribute to the Real Madrid star, Jude Bellingham, as that is his signature celebration.
You really got speed stanning Bellingham now pic.twitter.com/uFgEuOfC0Y
— KSI NEWS (@ksinews_) December 16, 2023
In the match in which Jake Paul was fighting Andre August, the YouTuber managed to knock out the boxer. A fan shared how Speed failed to do the same while he had more support from fans than KSI. The user joked about how Speed took a loss as a YouTuber but Jake Paul got a win.
Jake Paul beat a pro boxer before you 😂 pic.twitter.com/UhI4EdrdLK
— Wayne (@WayneAlt1) December 16, 2023
One fan shared a picture of Speed crying and simply said ” Speed right now,” showing how Speed cried after his match.
Speed right now: pic.twitter.com/bb636q2YD1
— SUAREZ (@suayrez) December 16, 2023
A KSI fan shared a screenshot of Speed crying after the fight and said that “we” (Team KSI) humbled Speed.
we humbled em pic.twitter.com/8pYSeODWdr
— KSI Fandom (@JJtheGoatKSIfan) December 16, 2023
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On the contrary, however, one fan felt Speed’s pain. Looking at the difference in the skill level, a fan stated how the fight was not fair.
This was unfair bruh pic.twitter.com/gxRpvi5yDo
— Ramesh Saxena (@Docktus_) December 16, 2023
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Although KSI surrendered the match, Speed lost the battle. Speed’s reaction spoke volumes about how much the bout meant to him. But surely the streamer will brush it off and be back to his A game soon.
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