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KSI Sparring 12–0 Pro Boxer Ahead of Joe Fournier Bout Sends Fans in Frenzy

Published 03/26/2023, 1:44 PM EDT

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British YouTuber and amateur boxer, KSI, has once again sent the internet into a frenzy after releasing footage of himself sparring with an undefeated professional boxer. In preparation for his upcoming fight against Joe Fournier on May 13th, KSI shared a video on his Instagram, teasing fans with a glimpse of his training regime. However, it was the identity of his sparring partner that left viewers in shock and awe.

But who is this boxer that KSI is sparring with? And how will this training session prepare KSI for his upcoming bout against Joe Fournier? Only time will tell, but fans are already buzzing with excitement over the possibilities.

Fans react to KSI sparring 12-0 pro boxer

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In the video posted on his verified Instagram account, KSI can be seen sparring with Idris Virgo, a 12-0 professional boxer, ahead of his highly anticipated bout against Joe Fournier on May 13th. The caption of the video reads: “Me sparring 12-0 pro @idrisvirgo. This is what I gotta do to prepare for my next fight May 13th. I’m not taking Joe Fournier lightly. As a 9-0 pro, the odds are stacked against me. He’s a better boxer than me and has more experience than me, plus I know if I lose this, Jake Paul and his fans are gonna have a field day. May 13th I’ll put my all into it and will hopefully not let you down 🙏🏿”

 

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As soon as the video was posted, fans took to the comments section to express their thoughts on KSI’s performance and the upcoming fight. One fan, @roro.takes.pics, was quick to show his support, writing, “There’s no hopefully n all, jj don’t lose your grit. You got this in the bag. Stay focused.”

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Another fan, @ken_hydrohacks, had a humorous take on the situation, writing, “bro don’t put out much training content bcs most opponents pullout after it😂😭”.

However, not all fans were as confident in KSI’s abilities. @weakbitxh_pablo wrote, “Bro will not be doing this in the fight he gonna be swinging and praying like always lmao.”

@sh3mar_1 called out KSI’s use of the word “hopefully” in his caption, writing, “hopefully” where’s your ego n confidence gone g?”

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And @jay_slater1 came to KSI’s defense, saying, “People saying “it looks bad” have absolutely no idea about boxing or sparring 🤦🏼‍♂️ he’s probably just done an absolute killer workout than none of you lards could even complete and gone straight into sparring a 12-0 professional boxer, it’s always the people doing the least that talk the most 🤷🏼‍♂️🤫.”

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It’s clear that KSI’s fans have mixed opinions on his performance in the sparring session, with some fans confident in his abilities and others questioning his skills. As KSI continues to train and prepare for his fight, it remains to be seen whether this sparring session will give him an edge in the ring. But one thing is for sure – fans will be eagerly watching and waiting to see how he performs on May 13th.

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So, what do you think? Do you believe KSI made the right move by sparring with a 12-0 pro boxer? Will it give him the advantage he needs to defeat Fournier? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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