KSI to Potentially Face Retired Boxing Champion Amir Khan in Upcoming Fight

YouTube star turned boxer, KSI, may be stepping into the ring with retired boxing world champion Amir Khan in his next bout. Following his loss to Tommy Fury in October 2023, KSI has been preparing for a comeback fight and has been linked with several potential high-profile opponents.

The Prime co-founder has expressed interest in a rematch with Tommy Fury, a mega-fight with Jake Paul, and even a bout with UFC star Conor McGregor. However, it appears that his next opponent might be a former boxing champion, Amir Khan.

After Mike Tyson suffered a recent medical emergency, his scheduled fight with Jake Paul has been cast into uncertainty. This situation has reignited the long-standing rivalry between Paul and KSI, leading to a fresh round of online exchanges. Amidst this, Paul hinted that KSI might be fighting Amir Khan after the British YouTuber announced he has a fight lined up for August.

Jake Paul just leaked that KSI is fighting Amir Khan in August 😅 pic.twitter.com/h4RxF6WCFS

— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) June 1, 2024

Khan, who didn’t remain silent, responded to Paul’s insinuation on Twitter (now rebranded as X), further fueling speculation about the matchup. “If he dies he dies,” the retired boxer wrote, addressing the potential fight with KSI. He added, “Then f**k @JakePaul up,” indicating a desire to face Paul after KSI.

Paul responded, “You will kill the forehead if you actually take it serious. Then we can run it in February and I’m going to splatter you like Prescott,” referencing Khan’s previous loss to Breidis Prescott.

You will kill the forehead if you actually take it serious. Then we can run it in February and I’m going to splatter you like Prescott

— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) June 1, 2024

Amir Khan retired from professional boxing in 2022 after testing positive for the performance-enhancing drug Ostarine, which led to a two-year suspension that lasted until April 2024. The 38-year-old held light-welterweight world championships between 2009 and 2012 and remains a significant figure in the boxing world despite his retirement.

While the potential KSI vs. Amir Khan fight is generating buzz, many fans are still eager to see KSI and Jake Paul finally face off. However, negotiations between KSI and Paul have proven difficult, with both parties struggling to agree on terms for the highly anticipated bout.

As it stands, KSI’s next move in the boxing world remains a hot topic of discussion, with fans eagerly awaiting confirmation of his next opponent. Whether he faces Amir Khan or another high-profile fighter, the anticipation continues to build for KSI’s return to the ring.

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