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Logan Paul vs KSI full fight video: Watch highlights of Logan Paul’s defeat in professional boxing debut before Floyd Mayweather fight

Logan Paul lost his professional boxing debut to KSI by split decision in November 2019.

In a remarkable event between the two YouTubers in LA, Britain's Olajide Olayinka Williams 'JJ' Olatunji emerged victorious to settle a bitter grudge stemming from their white-collar draw a year prior.

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Logan Paul looked gutted as the decision was readCredit: Ed Mulholland/Matchroom

The rematch began with KSI jabbing to his opponent's body and landing an overhand right within the first minute.

Logan started to then utilise his jab in the latter stages of the first, but KSI's swinging overhands were the more eye-catching shots in the opener.

This theme continued into the second round with KSI's wild punches the more notable as he continued on the front foot.

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The Brit appeared to shake up the American briefly, though a clinch gave both men time to recover.

KSI's wild shots had an affect on LoganCredit: Ed Mulholland/Matchroom
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KSI appeared tired at the start of the third and he looked to his corner in a moment of distress while Logan's jabs proved more effective.

However, he soon turned this around and forced Logan to the canvas with a right hand to the temple, although no knockdown was given.

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Logan began the fourth on the front foot and caught KSI clean, before all hell broke loose.

The Brit was then hit flush with multiple uppercuts which floored him and this time a knockdown was given. However, as the American also punched him while he was down, KSI was given time to recover and Logan had two points deducted.

This resulted in the round being scored even (8-8).

Logan's jab was again impressiveCredit: Ed Mulholland/Matchroom

At the start of the fifth, KSI appeared to have regained composure, though Logan firmly took control with his jabs to head and body.

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In the final round, both men went toe-to-toe for three minutes with both seemingly very tired, but showing tons of heart to battle on to the final bell.

KSI appeared to have done enough to take the final round and therefore the fight.

Two of the three judges scored it as such (57-54 KSI, 56-55 KSI) while the third had it 56-55 Logan to produce a split verdict in favour of the Brit.

 

The winner said post-fight: "Last time I was scared. I was scared to touch him, this time I just went in, I just kept going and kept going.

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"I just kept going and going, I wanna thank my team, my team helped me so much.

"Your boy has done it, I'm victorious.

"That's boxing man, I don't wanna stop, I don't want people to think he's not a fighter. I am a fighter, I keep going and that's it."

KSI then paid respect to his opponent and added: "It takes a big man to get in the ring, you made me work today. Thank you for a good fight brother."

Logan responded: "I just wanna say fair play to JJ, you are one of the toughest people I know.

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"As much s*** as I can talk, I don't like being a dick to you. You are one of the toughest people I know."

Mayweather will face Logan in an exhibition on February 20

Paul is now set to face Floyd Mayweather in an exhibition fight on February 20.

Mayweather has been retired since 2015, only coming back to beat Conor McGregor in 2017.

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He also travelled to Tokyo for an exhibition bout with kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa at the end of 2018.

In the aftermath of that easy win, Floyd said he’d be open for further exhibitions.

Rumours swirled on social media two months ago suggesting a bout with Logan was a ‘done deal’, however it was then reported that Floyd had been approached about the exhibition, but was leaning towards a ‘no’.

Now, he’s confirmed it’s actually real.

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