KSI tried to tackle 4 ex-UFC fighters however got here again empty handed when attempting to interchange Wayne Bridge.
The YouTuber-turned-boxer regarded set to fulfill former Chelsea star Bridge in a shocking crossover boxing conflict in Manchester on March 29, however the 44-year-old elected to withdraw.
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Bridge was left anguished after ‘The Nightmare’ despatched a face-off into chaos, by making feedback concerning his ex-wife Vanessa’s affair with former teammate John Terry.
Because of this, KSI was compelled to try to discover a late-notice alternative consulting a lot of choices.
However he’ll now renew his rivalry with Dillon Danis on the night time, hoping the controversial MMA fighter will present up this time, with their earlier deliberate bout in 2023 cancelled.
Though the Misfits Boxing CEO has revealed that Danis wasn’t a major choice with a lot of former fighters of the UFC contacted.
He revealed in a YouTube video: “I do know I am not even imagined to say this, however f*ck it, bro: Dillon Danis wasn’t even my fourth alternative.
“We went to Nate Diaz, he stated no. We went to Donald Cerrone, he stated no. We went to Tony Ferguson, he stated no.
“These guys stated no to me. I am there confused as to why a footballer desires to combat me, however these prime UFC, ex-UFC fighters do not need to combat me.
“Even Jorge Masvidal. We went to Masvidal to combat, and he could not do it as a result of he is beneath UFC contract.
“Like, guys, we have been looking for folks to combat.”
Diaz is maybe essentially the most high-profile star on the checklist, and most real looking choice, given Conor McGregor’s former rival has already stepped into boxing.
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The Stockton slugger has beforehand fought and misplaced to KSI’s rival Jake Paul, and even towards Masvidal who was additionally thought-about on the checklist.
Masvidal additionally has an enormous profile and his personal boxing promotion, on which he has laced up his gloves and made his debut on.
Cerrone is now retired however has additionally fought McGregor, whereas happening as a UFC fan favorite.
Tony Ferguson is a veteran of the UFC, however probably rejected the combat given he has not too long ago inked a cope with the International Fighters League to compete in additional MMA.
For now it is going to be Danis for KSI, a teammate of McGregor, who was brutally crushed by Logan Paul final 12 months in his boxing debut.
On the prospect of lastly getting his fingers on the American, he added: “Now girls and gents, I get my fingers on him for actual.
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“Clearly, Misfits 3 I used to be meant to combat him after which he pulled out and I needed to combat Mood as a substitute.
“That brother ain’t pulling out this time as a result of that boy is getting sued by Logan Paul and clearly he must pay for the courtroom proceedings.
“So he wants all the cash he can get and you understand what?
“I’m fairly excited to get to be the primary individual to knock out Dillon Danis. I believe it’s going to be a incredible day when it occurs.”
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