MANCHESTER, ENGLAND: Later this year, KSI and Tommy Fury will square off after being formally confirmed for their much-awaited fight. The main event of the upcoming MF&DAZN: X Series Prime card in October will feature the longtime adversaries.
After Fury's victory against Jake Paul, discussions regarding a showdown between the two had been ongoing for several months. Following 'TNT's statement victory, 'The Nightmare' KSI defeated Joe Fournier by knockout. However, the match was declared a No Contest because it was found that an elbow was used during the KO.
KSI vs Tommy Fury match details
The date for this significant match is Saturday, October 14. The main event ring walks are scheduled for around 10 p.m., while the fight night will commence at 7 p.m. at the Manchester Arena.
Further details about the coverage will be revealed, but the fight will be broadcast live on DAZN and available through DAZN PPV. For the latest updates, you can tune in to both talkSPORT and visit talkSPORT.com.
Furthermore, Apart from this match, a bout between Logan Paul and a boxer will also take place as his opponent is yet to be announced.
‘I can’t wait to silence all the doubters’
Following the news, KSI stated, “I came back to boxing to show the world the crazy levels I’m at. I’ve shown through obliterating all my past opponents that I am the best in this scene. KO after KO has now led me to the toughest fight in the influencer boxing scene.”
He added, “I’m fighting Tommy Fury. The man that defeated the once undefeated Jake Paul is now my opponent and I can’t wait to silence all the doubters that believe I have no chance. After this fight, you’ll understand that I truly am that guy.”
Meanwhile, Fury added, “I’ve already beaten Jake Paul and so all that is left for me to do is send this man to sleep. I’ll do that inside four rounds. This is easy money.”
Paul made a snide remark about KSI's prior contentious victory in his prediction for the fight. “I think Tommy knocks him out in like less than five rounds," Paul said.
