

Influencer boxing has been popularized by trendsetters like British YouTube sensation KSI. He had taken a hiatus from boxing to concentrate more on his music career and his businesses. But he finally made his long-awaited boxing comeback in August, predictably sweeping two opponents in a single evening. He will now go up against MMA fighter Dillon Danis. However, KSI made some comments regarding his opponent’s mother before their battle, which generated backlash online.
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Danis is known for being UFC sensation Conor McGregor’s teammate and sparring partner.
KSI has been creating a lot of noise about his next battle since it was announced. Boxing is a business where you have to sell your fight to the audience by trash talking. But occasionally, when promoting the fight, people cross certain boundaries. Check out the recent comment made by KSI that is making waves online.
Fans react to KSI’s Tweet about Dillon Danis’ mother
KSI will be seen locking horns with Danis on January 14th. Notably, the event will be orchestrated by KSI’s firm ‘Misfits Boxing’ and DAZN.
Ahead of their fight, KSI shared a picture of Danis with his mother and wrote in the caption, “I pray your mum gets to see me knock you out in person on January 14t,h 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 @dillondanis.”

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LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 25: KSI performs at The OVO Wembley Arena on February 25, 2022 in KSIdon, England. (Photo by Joseph Okpako/WireImage)
Take a look at what fans have to say about it.
This is so weird https://t.co/Shl4ZcawOX
— 🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷 (@theo2barca) November 24, 2022
Goated for this.. pls rip his head out.. he is a little bi*ch on the internet running his mouth pls wreck his head.. https://t.co/ADLGGEHkEp
— Matej Velickovik (@matovlck) November 24, 2022
This is an L for KSI https://t.co/PnInvxzGU7
— 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘢𝘵 (@6thiagoat) November 24, 2022
I love you jj but this is a bit to far. Imo you don’t insult another mans mother just to build fight hype & make more money
— Anthony (@big_anty05) November 24, 2022
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Oh come on homeboy… Why bring his mum into this… You no get home training? pic.twitter.com/arftMbOq6s
— hashira (@Twitr_hashira) November 24, 2022
Nahh this crossing a line brev keep family out of this
— Babyface.mat (@BEMAT89) November 24, 2022
Uhhhhh this is a bit weird
— Dump-lin (@Bowpunny) November 24, 2022
KSI warns Dillon Danis after the latter’s unexpected attack
The KSI vs. Danis upcoming battle is already making headlines since its announcement. During a Misfits event on November 18th, the two fighters were throwing verbal jabs at each other. Then things took an unexpected turn as Danis tried throwing a left punch toward KSI. Instantly security came in to separate the two.
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He shared a Tweet after the event saying, “I’m the wrong guy to fu** with.”
Let’s see how the fight plays out on January 14th. Until then, share your thoughts about KSI’s recent Tweet about Danis’ mother in the comments section below.
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