KSI and Tommy Fury fight confirmed for October with Logan Paul also on the card
KSI has confirmed he will face Tommy Fury in an eagerly-anticipated clash later this year.
The fight will take place at Manchester Arena and is scheduled for Saturday October 14.
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Logan Paul is also set to be on the fight card for the night, with his opponent yet to be confirmed.
KSI and Fury have been long-term rivals with negotiations over a fight taking place over numerous months following Fury's victory over Jake Paul in February.
Speaking after the announcement, KSI said: “I came back to boxing to show the world the crazy levels I’m at.
"I’ve shown through obliterating all my past opponents that I am the best in this scene.
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“KO after KO has now led me to the toughest fight in the influencer boxing scene.
"I’m fighting Tommy Fury. The man that defeated the once undefeated Jake Paul is now my opponent and I can’t wait to silence all the doubters that believe I have no chance.
"After this fight, you’ll understand that I truly am that guy.”
Tommy Fury added: “I’ve already beaten Jake Paul and so all that is left for me to do is send this man to sleep.
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"I’ll do that inside four rounds. This is easy money.”
Tempers will need to remain in check in the build up to the fight with both men not mincing their words when discussing the fight previously.
Speaking exclusively to talkSPORT in May, KSI said: “I think that Tommy Fury will be a great test for me.
"I love being tested and I love pushing myself and what I also love is that everybody is instantly counting me out.
“This happened when I fought Joe Weller, it happened when I fought Logan Paul, it just constantly happens where people say, ‘he’s the underdog he’s got no chance of winning’ and I’m like ‘cool, put me in there then’. Let’s see.
“I’m here for it, man. Imagine if I come through and knock him out – I feel that I can, 100 per cent. I have the power.”
Asked if he has a message for Fury, KSI said: “Tommy, let’s f***ing do this, bro.
"Don’t be a b****, don't be a p****, I’m here, I’m ready. I’m going to do what Jake Paul couldn’t do, alright. I’m here for it, let’s do it bro.”