British superstar, KSI, is back in the boxing ring tonight to take on fellow YouTuber, Faze Temper.
The DAZN and the Misfits Boxing event broadcast live from Wembley Arena, and saw KSI, whose real name is Olajide Olatunji, fights for the first time since announcing a five-year contract with the broadcaster to continue these events.
Initially faced with a dying MMA star, hometown fighter Dillon Danis brought in Temper as a late substitute when Danis withdrew. The Brazilian-born New Yorker was here to upset KSI’s plans to eventually face Jake Paul, even bringing in Deontay Wilder’s coach Malik Scott.
Michael Buffer introduced the fighters to their six-round main event, and the walks in the ring were as impressive as you’d expect from people born to entertain. Temper has the advantage in height and reach, although a bit greener in experience with three games compared to KSI’s five.
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The fight lasted less than an inning. For a moment, it looked like KSI was about to excel in skill – he swooped in and was caught before landing. Then the dash paid off – he landed with his right hand, followed by a left hook and knocked out Temper. A dramatic ending, relatively speaking – and that means a fight with Jake Paul is still alive.
Fans packed Wembley Stadium from the first bell of the minor match to the final of the main event – something many big traditional boxing shows can’t boast of.
Virgo Idris knocked out Anthony Taylor – the man who managed to wriggle his way into every nook and cranny of this YouTuber scene – twice on his way to a decisive win.
OnlyFans star Elle Brook beat Faith Ordway in the first round, knocking her out and forcing the referee to stop the game after a mess. Boxer coached by Mark Tibbs celebrates with bantamweight world champion, Ebanie Bridges.
It’s no secret that many boxing fans overlook these types of events. Swarmz’s win over Ryan Taylor offers a clear reason why – these stars are often pitted against each other for their trash talk rather than what they can do in the ring. With that, you will have a fight that ends with a stab in the first minute. All hot, no steak.
Luis Alcaraz Pineda, whom KSI defeated in an odd performance last time around, went back to defeating BDave in three rounds, knocking him out in the process. He looked like a different boxer – perhaps influenced by the strange appearance of former world champion cruiser, Mairis Briedis in his corner.
A totally WILD first round
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Salt Papi, opinion of events aside, is a star. Quick on social media after he knocks Josh Brueckner out with a sharp, well-timed left and you’ll see the likes of Sunny Edwards and Ryan Garcia urging him to go pro. He also wants to fight Jake Paul, and fans will support that.
Slim Albaher and Tom Zanetti opened the main event with a battle between chin and gas tank – a battle of power that left no doubt that victory meant everything to both, and a feeling worrisome that these four rounds added more miles on the clock than both rounds. really should have. Slim took it through unanimous decision.
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Another influential boxing card whose talent and emotion really flash, all leading to the unspoken risk of someone being seriously injured. There are many questions about such events, but one with a convincing answer is whether it exists here. It completely is.
A note to commentators – it’s probably best not to compare Gervonta Davis and Deontay Wilder at any point.
