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VIDEO | Jake Paul KOs AnEsonGib in the first round
Natasha Hooper - January 31, 2020
Social media star Jake Paul followed in the footsteps of his brother last night, as he stepped foot in the boxing ring to fight AnEsonGib in a pro bout. His older brother and fellow YouTuber Logan Paul joined the boxing circuit in 2018 to face KSI. The stars battled to a draw in their first fight, but KSI outpointed the older Paul brother in their 2019 rematch.
Logan Paul explains why his appeal was denied, KSI responds
Cole Shelton - December 11, 2019
Logan Paul has officially lost his boxing match against KSI which happened a month ago. On Nov. 9, the two YouTube stars headlined a Matchroom Boxing show at the Staples Center. There, Paul and KSI were making their professional debuts after they had an amateur fight in 2018 that was a draw.
Report | KSI vs Logan Paul rematch did terrible PPV numbers
Natasha Hooper - December 3, 2019
The Youtube boxing showdown of KSI vs Logan Paul had the promotional powerhouse of Eddie Hearn and DAZN behind it. However, that wasn’t enough to bolster a UK following as the event received shocking UK PPV numbers. Approximately 12,000 people attended the KSI vs Logan Paul rematch that took place in the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The October 9th fight was a rematch of the Youtuber’s 2018 fight which resulted in a draw. KSI won their second fight by a controversial split decision victory.
Joe Rogan shares thoughts on KSI vs. Logan Paul
Tom Taylor - November 29, 2019
UFC commentator Joe Rogan isn’t sure what to make of the recent boxing match between rival YouTube stars Logan Paul and KSI — a massive financial success broadcast on the streaming service DAZN. Rogan shared his thoughts on this bizarre spectacle on the Joe Rogan Experience, unpacking it all with guest Ari Shaffir.
Disclosed purses for KSI vs Logan Paul 2 revealed
Natasha Hooper - November 11, 2019
The disclosed payments for YouTubers turned boxing stars, KSI and Logan Paul, have been revealed. On November 9th, KSI and Logan Paul squared off in a boxing rematch at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The British star, KSI beat his American foe by split decision with scores of 55-56, 57-54, 56-55. Their last fight, set in the UK, was declared a majority draw after six rounds.