KSI is eyeing up Floyd Mayweather Jr as a possible opponent as he prepares to make his boxing return.
The YouTuber-turned-boxer pulled out from his scheduled return to the ring on August 31 through a hand injury, aiming to get back to action next year.
KSI is already lining up a list of possible opponents, and unbeaten boxing legend Mayweather, who continues to fight exhibitions following his professional retirement in 2017, is on the “hit-list”.
KSI’s manager Mams Taylor told Sun Sport: “It’s gonna be someone big, someone who’s a challenge, someone who people will think is the impossible for a YouTuber to beat.
“And I think that’s what KSI loves. He loves overcoming the odds, he loves the challenge. He loves proving people wrong.
“And I think – despite the actual result of the night – most people thought he won that fight in his last fight and he was a heavy underdog in that one so you know more of that to come.”
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Taylor added when pressed on possible opponents: “Amir (Khan) is on the hit-list, Floyd is on the hit list for KSI. These are two out of 5/6 guys that we’re all looking at very closely.”
Revenge mission
KSI wants to avenge brother Deji, who suffered defeat to “The Money” Back in 2022.
Taylor added: “I mean, he (Mayweather) was technically the best defensive boxer in history and arguably ever all around. And it’d be an honor to work with him in that capacity with JJ and him if that ever happens.
“And to be honest with you, that was how Deji was thinking, I’m a promoter. I can say that. Deji was in awe of Floyd, KSI wouldn’t be in awe of Floyd. KSI wants his revenge for the way he treated his brother.”