Jake Paul and KSI are the most prominent figures in the arena of YouTube personalities turning to boxing. Jake Paul won a stunning knockout against Andre August in a formal boxing match in Orlando, Florida.
KSI engaged in an exhibition sparring match with streamer iShowSpeed in London, an event that ended in unexpected drama and may have strained their friendship.
IShowSpeed EMOTIONALLY DAMAGED by KSI’s boxing ability 😢‼️ pic.twitter.com/uRMyN3mIwq
— DramaAlert (@DramaAlert) December 16, 2023
Despite KSI’s dominance throughout the sparring match, delivering multiple powerful body shots to iShowSpeed, the about took an unforeseen turn. In a surprising twist, KSI tapped out at the end of the fourth round, conceding the win to iShowSpeed. This decision came despite iShowSpeed’s willingness to continue for the remaining two rounds, leaving him visibly upset and emotional.
No way Speed actually pieced KSI up in their Boxing Match. 😭🔥 pic.twitter.com/E0DAseucBr
— IShowSpeed Reports (@IShowReports) December 16, 2023
The sparring match, expected to last six rounds, ended with a wave of emotions. iShowSpeed, overwhelmed and disappointed, refused a handshake from KSI and left the gym in distress. This poignant moment highlighted the unpredictability and intensity of the emotions involved in these exhibition matches. A reporter’s attempt to interview iShowSpeed post-match only added to the tension, with the streamer expressing his frustration in a raw and unfiltered response.