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Ben Davies

KSI considered Tommy Fury as replacement opponent for Alex Wassabi

KSI considered making an approach to Tommy Fury before choosing two different opponents to replace Alex Wassabi.

The YouTube star will make his ring return this weekend when he takes on two opponents in the shape of rapper Swarmz - real name Brendan Scott and professional fighter Luis Alcaraz Pineda. It will be his first fight since defeating previous rival Logan Paul in a high-profile rematch as he looks to tread his next path to facing Logan's brother Jake.

KSI - real name JJ Olatunji - was set to face YouTube rival Wassabi at London's O2 arena this Saturday, but he pulled out due to a "serious injury". However Wasserman Boxing promoter Kalle Sauerland has revealed that the team explored the opportunity of approaching Fury before it was deemed too short notice.

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