Controversial boxing icon, Anthony Taylor, has become notorious on social media for calling out multiple notable names, in what happens to be a passionate quest for clout. Especially after he imbibed boxing superstar, Floyd Mayweather Jr’s nickname, ‘Pretty Boy’, into his own moniker and persistently called him out for fights.
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He was recently seen showcasing his pugilistic performance as a part of YouTuber turned boxer, KSI‘s, undercard. And the ‘Sidemen’ star took to Twitter with a choice expression on Taylor’s performance. In a recent interview, Taylor shared his thoughts on KSI’s tweet.
HAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA @anthony_foreal
— ksi (@KSI) January 14, 2023
KSI defended his MF cruiserweight title against YouTuber FaZe Temperrr at the Wembley Arena in London on January 14, 2023. Moreover, this event was a part of Misfits Boxing Series 004. KSI went on to win the fight via a first-round KO, earning him the respect of both the social media fraternity and fans.
Meanwhile, Taylor, who was Jake Paul’s sparring partner, faced model and boxer, Idris Virgo, on the KSI vs FaZe undercard.
Anthony Taylor talks about KSI’s tweet
Idris Virgo, who is an ex-Love Island star, came into the fight with an impressive 12-0-1 record. Throughout the fight, he proved to be a far superior fighter than Taylor.
At the end of the fight, Virgo was declared the winner by decision. This came as a surprise for Taylor, who was very vocal about beating Virgo in their fight. KSI, on the other hand, took to Twitter to express his amusement about the result of the fight. With the tweet being a vocal description of mockingly laughing at Taylor’s face.
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LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 25: KSI performs at The OVO Wembley Arena on February 25, 2022, in London, England. (Photo by Joseph Okpako/WireImage)
During the interview, the reporter from iFL TV asked Taylor about his thoughts on the tweet. In response, Taylor said, “Aye, look man, I don’t trip off of it. You know, one thing I won’t ever do. And I’ve never done in my life was laughed at another man’s downfall.”
He also added that karma would get back at him if he did so. From his response, it can be speculated that Taylor was affected by KSI’s statement.
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