KSI’s manager claims that there were plans for KSI and Jake Paul to box each other, but Paul wasn’t interested, likely because he has more to lose in terms of reputation and future opportunities if he were to lose to KSI.
In a recent interview with The MMA Hour, KSI’s manager and Misfits Boxing co-founder, Mams Taylor, expressed his belief that Jake Paul is hesitant to fight KSI. Taylor claimed that there were plans in place for a boxing match between the two influencers, but Paul’s lack of interest prevented it from happening. According to Taylor, Paul may be hesitant to fight KSI due to the potential consequences of losing, as it could negatively impact his career and leave him with limited options.
Taylor also revealed that there were discussions about the fight taking place in December at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, with 90,000 people in attendance. However, Paul allegedly changed his mind and expressed a desire to fight someone with a bigger name. Taylor emphasized that he doesn’t think Nate Diaz, a well-known MMA fighter, is a tougher opponent than KSI in the boxing ring.
Both Paul and KSI rose to fame through YouTube and social media before transitioning to combat sports. Their older brothers, Logan Paul and KSI, initiated the influencer boxing trend with their amateur bout in 2018. Despite the anticipation surrounding a potential fight between Jake Paul and KSI, Taylor feels that KSI can only wait for so long before moving on.
Taylor acknowledged the back-and-forth negotiations between the two camps, with Paul’s team frequently changing their mind about the fight. Frustrated by the game-playing, KSI ultimately decided to fight Tommy Fury. Taylor sees defeating Fury as a way for KSI to indirectly show up Jake Paul.
KSI is aiming for his fifth boxing victory against Tommy Fury this Saturday. In his previous outing, KSI’s knockout win over Joe Fournier was overturned due to an accidental illegal elbow. On the other hand, Fury is coming off his February win over Jake Paul and is now seeking to silence another YouTuber-turned-boxer.
In conclusion, Taylor’s interview sheds light on the potential reasons behind Jake Paul’s reluctance to fight KSI and provides insight into the negotiations and frustrations experienced by KSI’s camp. Despite the roadblocks, KSI remains focused on his upcoming bout with Tommy Fury and sees it as an opportunity to demonstrate his abilities as a boxer.