KSI names ‘only reason’ for Tommy Fury fight and plots Jake Paul’s next move

KSI has admitted that his rivalry with Jake Paul has driven him to fight Tommy Fury.

The YouTuber confronted Fury in the aftermath of his no-contest bout with Joe Fournier in May. This back-and-forth eventually led to a fight agreement being signed and the pair will face off in the ring in front of a sold-out AO Arena in Manchester on Saturday, October 14.

Former Love Island star Fury has built a 9-0 record as a boxer and, given his family’s pedigree in the sport, has seemingly made it his mission to demonstrate the difference between professionals and influencers in the ring. His last fight saw Fury headline a pay-per-view event against social media star Jake Paul as he fought to a split decision win.

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However, KSI has insisted that it is his own rivalry with Paul that has forced him into a fight with Fury. Having first called out Jake Paul back in 2018, KSI is convinced that a win over Fury will lead to the pair finally meeting in the ring.

"I wouldn't give Tommy Fury any chance," KSI told Fred Talks Fighting, discussing his upcoming bout. "No chance, no point. Literally because Jake Paul fought him and lost to him is the only reason why I'm fighting Tommy Fury.

“I wanted to fight Jake Paul, Jake p****ed out so I'm like 'cool, I'll just fight the guy and beat the guy that you lost to, then what?' It's checkmate.”

However, Fury, the younger brother of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson, believes KSI will prove to be an easier test than his previous opponent. Prior to his fight with Fury, Paul had earned wins over former UFC champions