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Jake Paul Blasts KSI for Trying to Ruin His Boxing Legacy

Published 05/02/2023, 6:42 AM EDT

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Rivalries have always existed in the realm of boxing, contributing to the intrigue and thrill of the game. Both fans and skeptics have taken notice of the most recent development in the continuing conflict between two YouTubers turned boxers Jake Paul and KSI. Recently, one of them posted on social media about wanting to fight and destroy the legacy of the other. The other person gave a piece of advice in response. Fans are intrigued by the dialogue and eagerly anticipating whether the two will actually square off in the ring.

Even though such public altercations are common in the world of sports, this one has captured people’s attention and left them wondering what might happen if a fight between the two comes to fruition. In the event that they do square off in the ring, it is still unclear who will prevail because each combatant has strengths and limitations of their own.

Jake Paul and KSI exchange heated words on Twitter

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After KSI made a tweet about wanting to fight and beat Tommy Fury so he could ruin Jake Paul’s legacy, Jake Paul responded with a tweet of his own. He claimed that KSI’s entire boxing career was based around him and that he was flattered by it. However, he also advised KSI to stop attacking people who work for his own promotion as it doesn’t reflect well on him as a CEO.

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Jake’s tweet read, “Your entire boxing career is based around me. That makes me warm inside. So sweet. As your boxing hero, my one piece of advice to you is stop attacking people who fight on or work for your own promotion. It’s a bad look. You are supposedly the CEO. Sincerely, Your Idol.”

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KSI had made a tweet earlier that stated, “I’d much rather fight and beat Tommy Fury so I can ruin Jake Paul’s legacy 😂.” This tweet received a lot of attention from fans of both fighters, as it seemed like KSI was taking aim at Jake Paul once again. However, Jake’s response was unexpected, as he seemed to take the comment in stride and even gave KSI some advice.

Read More: Jake Paul Pens 3-Word Message After Nate Diaz Turns Himself In

While some are eagerly anticipating a potential fight between KSI and Tommy Fury, others are questioning the validity of their rivalry and the impact it may have on the sport of boxing. Will KSI and Jake Paul’s ongoing feud lead to a positive or negative impact on boxing’s reputation as a legitimate sport? That remains to be seen.

What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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Mrinal Mishra is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports, who is dedicated to covering live events with a special emphasis on influencer boxing events. With a focus on storytelling, Mishra strives to bring to light the stories of fighters that often go untold. As a big fan of Mike Tyson, Mishra believes that boxing will remain relevant for eternity, and he is committed to covering the sport with the respect and admiration it deserves.
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