KSI is out of his deliberate 2 vs. 1 boxing match.
On Aug. 31, KSI was presupposed to face fellow influencer boxer Slim Albaher and MMA veteran Anthony Taylor in a 2 vs. 1 boxing match as the primary occasion of Misfits Boxing 17 on the 3Arena in Dublin, Eire. Nonetheless, KSI introduced Thursday that an harm has pressured him out of the occasion.
Hey everybody,
I’ve some essential information to share and I wished you to listen to it instantly from me. The combat with Slim and AT is off. I’ve been battling with an harm (not my toe lol) since I started coaching for this combat and sadly this has worsened throughout camp which is…
— ksi (@KSI) August 1, 2024
Hey everybody,
I’ve some essential information to share and I wished you to listen to it instantly from me. The combat with Slim and AT is off. I’ve been battling with an harm (not my toe lol) since I started coaching for this combat and sadly this has worsened throughout camp which is why you haven’t seen my typical enthusiasm. Regardless of my finest efforts to push by the ache, it has reached some extent the place I can now not spar and even hit pads or do bag work. On my physician’s orders, I’ve been suggested to withdraw from Misfits 017 on the 3Arena in Dublin on August thirty first.
I do know this could be disappointing for a lot of of you, and I hate letting you down. Nonetheless, I might be taking a while out to relaxation, so I can get again into the ring as quickly as potential. Relaxation assured, I’ll be again quickly: fitter; stronger; more healthy and prepared for any problem.
For now, I apologise to the followers, my opponents, and everybody concerned who may really feel let down by this resolution. I give 100% in all the things I do and this isn’t a call I’ve taken frivolously. I’m conscious of the lengths that individuals may have gone to see me combat in Eire and I’m sorry to have allow you to all down.
Thanks for persevering with to assist me in all the things I do and I promise to make it as much as you all. An enormous thanks to all of the followers for using with me by thick and skinny. I need to thank my workforce and DAZN for his or her unwavering assist.
Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading.The occasion will nonetheless go forward! Misfits 017 marks our two-year anniversary, so we’ll be sure it’s particular. Along with the fights, I’ll be commentating and performing a few of my new songs with some thrilling surprises.
For anybody who purchased tickets and is sad with these adjustments, refunds may be requested through your authentic level of buy. To the remainder of you, I can’t wait to see you there and rejoice this special day collectively!
Thanks in your understanding and continued assist.
Love,
JJ
It’s unclear at the moment whether or not Slim Albaher and Anthony Taylor will stay on the cardboard.
KSI, whose actual title is Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji, has not competed since struggling a controversial resolution loss in opposition to Tommy Fury in October of 2023. His skilled report at present stands as 4-1, with 1 No-Contest.