In a candid revelation, British YouTube star KSI has pulled back the curtain on his attempts to secure high-profile opponents for his March boxing event.
Speaking openly about his matchmaking efforts, KSI disclosed several prominent UFC personalities who declined to face him in the ring.
“Nate Diaz he said no, we went to Donald Cerrone he said no, we went to Tony Ferguson he said no,” KSI stated, expressing his frustration with the situation. “These guys said no to me.”
The social media personality also mentioned Jorge Masvidal among those approached, explaining, “We went to Masvidal… he can’t do it because the UFC.”
KSI appeared particularly bemused by the contrast between these rejections and his eventual match-up. “I’m there confused as to why a footballer wants to face me, but these top UFC ex UFC fighters don’t want to face me,” he remarked.
In a particularly frank moment, he added, “People face Jake Paul because you know what they have a chance of beating him because he’s not actually that good.”
The British entertainer acknowledged the potentially controversial nature of his revelations, stating, “I’m probably gonna get in trouble for saying that certain people didn’t want to face me, but you know what… I don’t even care anymore.”
This disclosure provides rare insight into the complex negotiations that occur behind the scenes of celebrity boxing events, highlighting the challenges of securing high-profile opponents.
