‘I Miss When He Was a YouTuber’: KSI Trolled by Fans After Announcing Comeback Fight vs Slim Albaher and Anthony Taylor
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Slim Albaher, unbeaten in influencer boxing bouts, recently defeated Salt Papi with a fourth-round knockout on the same October 2023 card where KSI faced Fury. Meanwhile, Anthony Taylor, an MMA veteran, rides a two-fight win streak into this bout following victories over Salt Papi and King Kenny.
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Was fighting Slim enough?
Fan reactions have been pouring in since the announcement. One user, Xenonport, nostalgically commented, "I miss when KSI was a YouTuber," reflecting a desire for the entertainer to return to his roots. Another fan, Chrisk12, questioned KSI's need for multiple preparatory bouts, saying, "How many warm-ups you need bruv?"
Themechanic humorously pointed out the irony in KSI's caption, writing, "Bro said warm-up 😆," highlighting the seemingly contradictory nature of labeling a 1v2 fight as a mere warm-up. Jvkayy offered a mixed reaction, expressing that the fight might be more interesting than expected: "Could have just been Slim but this is gonna be entertaining for sure 😭."
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Th1lakkumar urged KSI to take on a different rival: "Fight Jake Paul and retire ffs." This comment underscores the ongoing clamor among fans for a showdown between KSI and fellow YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, a bout that has been speculated about for years.
As the fight date approaches, excitement continues to build. Fans are eager to see how KSI handles this new challenge and whether he can bounce back from his last defeat. This announcement comes after KSI called out Jake Paul for being scared of him.
Will KSI's "nice warm-up" turn into a defining moment in his boxing career? Only time will tell. What do you think about this unconventional fight? Are you excited to see how it unfolds? Share your thoughts and join the conversation!