KSI Says He’s Finished With Boxing, Claims He Rejected $30 Million Jake Paul Fight
He cites injuries, burnout, plus distaste for fight hype, signaling a pivot to content creation with a focus on Misfits Boxing.
Overview
- The 32-year-old announced his decision on The Ranveer Show, ending a run that helped launch influencer boxing in 2018.
- He has not fought since a 2023 decision loss to Tommy Fury.
- KSI says repeated shifts in weight demands and scheduling kept a Jake Paul bout from happening.
- He says he gave his Tommy Fury purse to his trainers and no longer wants to adopt the antagonistic persona needed to sell fights.
- He plans to remain involved as a Misfits Boxing founder rather than return to competition.