YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI is reportedly in talks to face off against former world champion Amir Khan in the boxing ring. According to sources close to the negotiations, the two parties are discussing a potential showdown that could take place later this year.
Khan, a former unified light-welterweight world champion, recently announced his retirement from professional boxing after a storied career that saw him win 34 of his 40 bouts. However, it appears that the 37-year-old is eager to lace up his gloves once more to take on the 31-year-old YouTube sensation.
KSI, whose real name is JJ Olatunji, has been making waves in the boxing world with his impressive victories over fellow YouTubers Logan Paul and Jake Paul. His last outing saw him defeat American rapper Swarmz in a highly anticipated bout, and a fight against a seasoned pro like Khan would undoubtedly be his toughest test to date.
The proposed bout is expected to be a lucrative one.. For KSI, a win over a respected opponent like Khan would be a massive boost to his burgeoning boxing career, and could potentially set him up for even bigger bouts down the line.
Khan, who has been open about the financial struggles he faced towards the end of his boxing career, would undoubtedly be motivated by the prospect of a significant payday. In an interview, Khan revealed that he knew his boxing career was finished after his 2019 loss to Kell Brook, stating, “I knew after the Kell Brook fight that I was finished, to be honest.”
While details of the potential fight are still scarce, sources indicate that both parties are keen to finalize the deal in the coming weeks. If the bout does come to fruition, it would undoubtedly be one of the most intriguing matchups of the year, pitting a social media sensation against a proven world champion.
