Paul issues final offer as weight dispute holds up fight with KSI
Jake Paul and KSI, two of the biggest names in the YouTube-to-boxing pipeline, are teetering on the edge of making their long-rumored fight a reality-but Paul's patience is running thin. The Problem Child has issued what he calls a "take-it-or-leave-it" ultimatum, saying there's just one final hurdle to clear: the weight class.
These two have been jawing at each other for years, fueling anticipation for a showdown that could rake in a staggering $125 million. Yet, despite all the trash talk and hype, the deal's been bogged down by disagreements-most recently, over weight. Paul's been fighting at the 200lb cruiserweight limit, while KSI's been hovering around 183lbs, even taking a controversial loss to Tommy Fury at that weight.
Paul's sticking to his guns: If this fight's happening, it's gotta be between 176lb and 200lb-no exceptions. "It's all about the weight now," Paul said at a Professional Fighters League event. He's walking around at 215lbs, while KSI's reportedly sitting at 205lbs. Paul's camp has made it clear: This is a cruiserweight bout, or it's not happening.
KSI, fresh off his first defeat, hasn't fought since his controversial loss to Fury. He was supposed to get back in the ring on August 31 in Dublin, facing off against Anthony Taylor and Slim Albaher in a wild two-on-one showdown. But a brutal hand injury forced him to pull out, leaving his future in the ring uncertain.
KSI doubts Jake Paul's showdown with Mike Tyson will happen
Meanwhile, Paul's got a date with Mike Tyson on November 15 in Texas-a fight that's drawn as much skepticism as excitement due to the three-decade age difference. But KSI isn't buying it. He's doubtful the fight will even happen, especially after Tyson backed out of the original July 20 date due to health concerns.
KSI believes Paul's just biding his time, getting heavier while banking on the Tyson fight-one he's convinced will fall through. "Jake's just getting bigger, probably because he knows Tyson might not actually fight," KSI said. He's in no rush to chase Paul, figuring the tables will turn when Paul runs out of other options.
So, while the world waits for these two to finally square off, the question remains: will they ever meet in the ring, or is this fight destined to remain a fantasy? Paul's put the ball in KSI's court, but with both men stubbornly sticking to their terms, it's anyone's guess if they'll ever find common ground.
