YOUTUBE boxing sensation KSI is building towards a grudge fight with arch nemesis Jake Paul.
The social media, rap and crossover fighting star returned to the ring in August, having not boxed since beat Paul’s brother Logan in 2019.
Trainer Leon Wills with YouTube star KSI in 2019
Jake Paul is 6-0 as a boxer
And he made up for the three-year layoff by winning TWICE on the same night, stopping musician Swarmz and boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda.
Meanwhile Paul, 25, recently improved to 6-0 by beating UFC legend Anderson Silva, 47, in his biggest win to date.
KSI, 29, has vowed to settle the score with the American once and for all in the future, but the time is not yet right.
Instead, his strength and conditioning coach Leon Wills believes they are up to three fights away from the judgment day.
Wills told SunSport: “Jake is the pinnacle, right?
“So his fights need to build up to fighting Jake, he needs to fight people that are credible enough to learn from and you get something out of.
“I think he’s got about two or three fights until he fights Jake, so he needs to climb the ladder. He’s got to climb his way up the ladder.”
KSI returns on January 14 in the US, desperate to up his opposition after Swarmz, 25, and so-called professional Pineda, 23, offered little.
And it is a pair of Paul’s boxing rivals who Wills believes could offer KSI the perfect stepping stone.
He said: “I think a Tommy Fury would be nice, it’s a challenge.
“KSI is also training with the London Shootfighters gym, so it depends what his coaches are teaching him whether he’d be ready for Tommy.
“Woodley is a good one but the thing is, he’d have to knock him out better than Jake knocked him out and that’s the issue.
“It’s motivation but then he might try too hard and that’s the thing, when KSI tries to hard he doesn’t really get the knockout.
“If he’s more relaxed and fluid in there, he’ll get the knockout easy.”
Paul knocked out Woodley, 40, in round six of their rematch having beaten the ex-UFC champion on points previously.
And he also bettered UFC icon Silva over the eight-round distance in. showcase of his development.
Both Paul and KSI vowed sign off their bitter feud with a brutal KO, ending the argument once and for all.
But coach Wills admitted it will be a battle of brains not brawn when they finally put it all on the line.
He said: “That fight is gonna be about who can box who, who can have the intelligence. It’s going to be about boxing IQ, not brute force.
“So whoever is going to be working behind the jab and setting up traps, that will be the winner.
“They’re both gonna be fit, they’re both gonna be fit, they have a lot to lose, it’s whoever outsmarts each other and fights their fight.”
KSI and Jake Paul want to fight in 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How do beginner boxers train?
Although boxing is one of oldest sports, its popularity has increased only recently. Boxing is a sport where two fighters face off against each other in a ring. They punch each other until one of them falls.
Find out if you are interested in boxing before you start thinking about becoming a boxer. You can try watching some fights on YouTube and see how it feels to hit someone. Once you decide if boxing is something you enjoy, you can then choose the type of fighting you prefer.
How to defend yourself:
When you’re being attacked, you must always protect your head. You want to avoid being punched. To avoid being punched, you must learn how to stop an incoming punch. Here’s the way to do it.
- Square your shoulders and stand tall.
- Keep your elbows close to your sides.
- Block the punch from coming with your forearm.
- Counterattack immediately.
- Continue blocking the attacker until he runs away.
- Never give up on your defense.
What are the benefits of boxing?
There are many health benefits associated with boxing. Boxing builds strong bones and muscles. Boxing can improve your coordination and reflexes. It also strengthens the heart and lungs. The best part about boxing? It doesn’t require special equipment. Anything you have in your house can be used.
Statistics
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- It is just like normal sparring with a partner, but you want to throw punches at 75% of your normal speed. (wikihow.com)
External Links
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How To
How to learn how to box for fitness
How to learn how to box for Exercise
Boxing is a sport that improves self confidence and physical fitness. Boxing is a popular sport. It involves strength, speed and agility.
Boxing is an excellent way to lose weight and feel great about yourself. It will be a fun activity that you will want to do again and again.
There are many options for boxing training. Some take place at gyms or health clubs while others require you to train at home. You can also take online courses that allow you access from anywhere in this world.
Be sure to consider your goals when choosing a program. Also, ensure it fits your lifestyle. The best programs are those that focus on building muscle mass, increasing flexibility, improving cardiovascular endurance, and improving overall well-being.
Consider whether you prefer a beginner or advanced course. Beginner’s courses usually cover basic techniques such as shadowboxing or sparring, mittwork and punching combinations. Advanced programs cover more complex movements and offer more variety.
A beginner’s program typically lasts eight weeks and costs less $100. These programs don’t give any nutritional, weight loss, or injury prevention advice.
Advanced programs can last up to six months, and usually cost about $300. These programs often include nutrition advice, stretching routines and warm-up exercises. They also provide instruction on proper technique. In addition, some programs incorporate resistance training (such as lifting weights) and aerobic conditioning (such as running).
