KSI is set to enter the boxing ring once again, with the British internet star preparing for another fight on the latest Misfits boxing card at Wembley Arena on Saturday.
The YouTuber faces fellow internet celebrity FaZe Temperrr, with the gaming star stepping up from the undercard following Sillon Danis' withdrawal due to a lack of preparation as well as issues with the contracted weight. Temperrr was due to fight at the event originally against an opponent which would be announced on the night but will now be the main event alongside KSI.
KSI won his last fight, with the 29-year-old beating Luis Alcaraz Pineda and Swarmz in successive exhibition bouts at the O2 Arena in August. This extended his unbeaten career record, with five fights now on his CV and he will face a tough test in this grudge match against Temperrr.
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With the chaos which has surrounded the fight, KSI has admitted that he should have agreed a fight against Tyron Woodley from the start. He has admitted that he chose Danis as his opponent in the interests of entertainment and that Woodley was the fight he was training for.
KSI explained his decision in a recorded physio session with Harvey Ubhi "It's funny, I should have just picked Woodley at the start, honestly. That's what we were going to do we were training for Woodley, getting ready for Woodley and then yeah just the whole Danis thing happened.
"We were thinking it would be more entertainment, more people are going to want to see this and also this was a major part; the MMA community, this was me trying to put my name in there. Just like Jake did with [Ben] Askren, etc, this is me trying to put myself in that community."
Also on the card is co-main event Slim vs. Tom Zanetti along with many other stars including Elle Brooke and Anthony Taylor. It will be an exciting night of action and here is how you can follow it all.
When is KSI vs FaZe Temperrr?
The event takes place on Saturday, January 14 2023, with the event beginning at 7 p.m. GMT / 2 p.m. ET and the main event starting at approximately 10 p.m. GMT / 5 p.m. ET.
How to watch KSI vs FaZe Temperrr?
The event will be live on DAZN PPV in UK, Ireland, United States, Canada , France, Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, Netherlands and Mexico - for more details on how you can follow the event use this link.
In the UK & Ireland the event will cost £11.99 / €11.99 & in the USA it will cost $39.99.
Who is on the KSI vs FaZe Temperrr?
- KSI vs. FaZe Temperrr; For MF Cruiserweight title
- Slim vs. Tom Zanetti; For MF Light Heavyweight title
- Salt Papi vs. Josh Brueckner; Cruiserweight
- Ryan Taylor vs. Swarmz; Cruiserweight
- Joe Fournier vs. Tony Christodoulou; Cruiserweight
- Elle Brooke vs. Faith Ordway; Women's super lightweight
- Anthony Taylor vs. Idris Virgo; Light heavyweight
What's been said?
KSI: "I mentioned at the Press Conference that Dillon was being haunted by me. He made his excuses and knew he couldn't handle what I bring to a boxing ring. This answers the question whether he's a fighter or not. He's a warrior alright, a keyboard warrior, and hopefully he's learnt to leave the real men to speak with their actions rather than hollow words."
"That being said, my focus won't be distracted from the task at hand and that's FaZe Temper. We've come head-to-head plenty of times with the Sidemen and FaZe Clan competing against each other, and it looks like we have another challenge on our hands. Credit to Temper for stepping up like a REAL fighter.”
FaZe Temper: "I showed exactly what I can do in my last fight. At any moment in the fight, I can catch my opponent and you can see how they respond when that happens. The Sidemen have been on top for too long, and it's time for FaZe and I to show them exactly what we're made of. Sure, KSI is a huge name, but only one man is going to come out of this victorious. I hope he's as prepared as he says he is, because I’m coming to London to do one thing, and that's claim a massive win inside that ring."
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