KSI will make a shock return to the ring on Friday night to face fellow internet superstar IShowSpeed in a sparring match.
JJ was last in action in October when he headlined the huge Misfits Boxing Prime card against Tommy Fury.
Fury was victorious on the night in controversial circumstances after winning by unanimous decision, which led to KSI appealing the decision.
The YouTuber-turned-boxer had his appeal over the result of the bout REJECTED by the PBA as there were no grounds to overturn the outcome of the Misfits melee.
KSI could face Jake Paul in his next professional bout and the mind games have already begun.
JJ will face YouTube friend IShowSpeed in a spar at the SAME time as The Problem Child’s clash with Andre August, in a ploy to divert eyes from the bout in Orlando.
KSI’s boxing journey began under the stewardship of Viddal Riley, although the pair eventually going their separate ways.
The YouTube sensation now trains at London Shootfighters gym under the stewardship of Alexis Demetriades.
Shootfighters is predominantly a mixed martial arts gym but also has its fair share of boxers.
Former WBC heavyweight title challenger Derek Chisora often trains at the Northwest London gym.
The identity of iShowSpeed’s trainer, who has been putting him through his paces on numerous live streams, is currently unknown.
The YouTuber-turned-boxer locked horns with former Love Island star Tommy Fury in his last outing in October.
JJ turned in a better-than-expected performance, despite the fight ultimately being a snoozefest.
The judges, however, didn’t favour his work and awarded Fury a unanimous decision victory.
KSI has had a significant head start when it comes to training in the Sweet Science than iShowSpeed.
He should, in theory, wipe the floor with the considerably younger and smaller American.
Especially considering how laboured and open iShowspeed has looked in his training clips.
I wouldn’t be surprised to see KSI take it easy on iShowSpeed to begin with before putting him in his place with body shots.
Expect a knockdown or two from KSI.
KSI has said: “Speed is a random guy, he just does wants he wants. You don’t know what to expect with him, if he wants to get in the ring then he can.
“It would be sick to have Speed fighting, it’s all on him. I mean, it’s a boxing match so you can only punch. I’ve seen his speed and I know he is fast.”
Speed has said: “You all don’t know how I can fight. You all don’t know what these hands can do. I don’t care if he’s Nigerian, I’m going to prove everybody wrong.
“I’m beating his a*** bro. I’m literally going to f*** KSI up. I’m going to beat the f*** out of KSI. He can’t f*** with me and you all know that.”
