The 31-year-old British influencer is stepping back into the boxing ring following his defeat to Tommy Fury. KSI, known offstage as Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji, will headline Misfits Boxing 17 in an unprecedented 1 vs. 2 tag-team match against Slim Albaher and MMA veteran Anthony Taylor. This exciting event is on August 31 at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland.
Earlier this month, KSI challenged Albaher and Taylor to this unique bout in a YouTube video, and both men accepted.
"I can’t tell you how pleased I am that both Slim and Anthony Taylor accepted this challenge because I wasn’t sure they had the minerals to do so," KSI stated. "Both of these guys have been on my case for years, and now, on August 31 in Dublin, they are set to get what they asked for."
KSI's last fight was in October 2023, when he experienced his first professional loss against Fury via decision. His return to the ring in a tag-team format against two opponents is an intriguing twist in his boxing career.
Slim Albaher, undefeated in influencer boxing, enters the match with strong momentum, having most recently defeated Salt Papi with a fourth-round knockout on the same October 2023 card where KSI faced Fury. Albaher is known for his skill and resilience in the influencer boxing scene.
Anthony Taylor, transitioning from MMA, has had mixed results in boxing but is currently riding a two-fight win streak, with victories over Salt Papi and King Kenny. Taylor's recent successes demonstrate his readiness for the upcoming bout against KSI.
The tag-team format introduces a fresh and innovative element to the boxing world, promising an evening of excitement and unpredictability for fans. With KSI aiming for redemption and Albaher and Taylor seeking to make their marks, Misfits Boxing 17 is poised to be a memorable event.
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