YouTube star KSI has admitted he was "close" to signing retired footballer Rio Ferdinand after his match with Logan Paul.
KSI — whose real name is JJ Olatunji — started his boxing career on YouTube after facing his fellow content his creator Joe Weller in his first amateur bout. I was. He turned pro when he faced Logan Paul in a high-profile rematch, winning before stepping away from the ring to focus on creating content and music.
Olatunji will take on rookie rapper Heka Swarmz on August 27 at the O2 Arena in London. His previously scheduled opponent was after Alex Wassabi withdrew. However, this isn't the first time the British star has called out a celebrity and revealed that he and Ferdinand were ready to fight but a deal fell through. 16}
"I know it was very close to Rio, not the first fight against Joe Weller, but it could have been after both Logan Paul fights," Oratunzi said in his latest revealed in a YouTube video for his second channel. "Me and Rio Ferdinand were actually going to fight, but obviously Rio wasn't in it." After an initial draw with fellow YouTuber Paul challenged Ferdinand. He previously told The Metro: I think Rio Ferdinand is a good shout out too.
"I know he wants to go pro. He was in the prime of his playing career for both Manchester United and England. Captain and considered one of the greatest defenders in Premier League history.
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Rio Ferdinand / Twitter)Ferdinand announced he changed the sport However, he soon "retired" from training and became B's main critic instead. Champions League and T-Sport in national coverage.
Olatunzi then actually turned pro, beating Paul in his second meeting with the giant before spending his two years away from training. He returns to the ring for the first time since that day to resume his journey to a big fight with Logan's brother Jake. The two have already verbally agreed to the match on social media after Paul accepted the offer. We will fight again next year. Wembley Stadium. Whoever wins the battle takes it all. 100% of the wallet is at stake. Put your money in your mouth and let this finally end. Jake Paul 67} ?"
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