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KSI announces retirement from influencer boxing, mentions Jake Paul

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 10:30 AM

Last updated Oct 11, 2026

KSI announces retirement from influencer boxing, mentions Jake Paul
Summary

KSI announced his retirement from influencer boxing during an event promoted by Misfits on October 11, 2026. The decision comes three years after his last fight against Tommy Fury, which marked his first professional loss. While KSI attempted to engage the crowd by chanting against Jake Paul, fans criticized the moment and expressed confusion over KSI’s retirement, given he has not fought in over three years. The long-anticipated fight between KSI and Paul has yet to materialize due to previous disagreements on fight terms. Jake Paul has also not fought since facing Anthony Joshua earlier this year.

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  • •KSI's last fight was against Tommy Fury three years ago.
  • •He retired at a Misfits event on October 11, 2026.
  • •KSI shouted chants against Jake Paul during his announcement.
  • •Fans reacted with confusion and criticism at the event.
  • •Disagreements prevented a KSI vs. Jake Paul fight from occurring.
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  • 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Just so lame’ – Fans confused why KSI made his retirement from boxing about Jake Paul
What they're saying
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KSI announced his retirement from influencer boxing three years after his last fight, but his decision to invoke Jake Paul’s name has left fans asking questions. KSI was one of the pioneers of the influencer boxing space, with his fight with Joe Weller in January 2018 being considered the genesis point for the sport breaking into the mainstream.

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