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KSI aiming to make boxing return ‘later this year’ in first fight since Logan Paul rematch, reveals YouTuber’s coach

, KSI aiming to make boxing return ‘later this year’ in first fight since Logan Paul rematch, reveals YouTuber’s coach

YOUTUBE star KSI is aiming to make a boxing return ‘later this year’ or in early 2023 – his first fight since rematching Logan Paul.

The British celebrity, also a chart-topping rapper, drew in a boxing exhibition with Paul, 26, in 2018.

Coach Leon Wills, left, pictured next to KSI

The pair then controversially turned professional a year later for a rematch which KSI, 28 and also known as JJ, won by split-decision.

The rivals have now turned business partners by launching a drink together, the latest venture in KSI’s hectic schedule.

That busy schedule is largely to blame for the former gamer’s absence in the ring, but according to one of his coaches Leon Wills, a comeback is being eyed.

Wills told GiveMeSport: “JJ’s told me that he’s looking to fight either later this year or early next year. That’s what he said.

“But, it’s just time. He’s a top boy in whatever he does; in music, he’s a top artist, in YouTube, he’s a top YouTuber.

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“Now he’s got a drink company with Logan, it’s hard to find the time.

“So, if he can put that all aside and train boxing and focus on boxing, then 100 per cent.”

After KSI’s rematch win over Logan, younger brother Jake, 25, called for a grudge match.

Since then, the American has gone 5-0 without yet fighting KSI, last knocking out ex-UFC champion Tyron Woodley, 39.

But KSI’s brother Deji – beaten by Jake in a 2018 exhibition – backed his sibling to silence their rival once and for all.

He told the The W.A.D.E. Concept: “I do believe the fight will happen, 100 per cent, it’s just that JJ is busy with so much. Honestly.

“But if it comes down to it, JJ versus Jake Paul, the thing is with JJ he has that heart and that inner-dog.

“And those two things you can’t teach. So, I believe JJ will actually clean the floor with Jake Paul.

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“JJ will turn it into a dog fight, and Jake Paul won’t know what to do. And then boom from, Jake Paul will get caught.”

KSI and Jake Paul square up in 2020

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