KSI is out of his planned 2 vs. 1 boxing match.
On Aug. 31, KSI was supposed to face fellow influencer boxer Slim Albaher and MMA veteran Anthony Taylor in a 2 vs. 1 boxing match as the main event of Misfits Boxing 17 at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. However, KSI announced Thursday that an injury has forced him out of the event.
Hey everyone,
I have some important news to share and I wanted you to hear it directly from me. The fight with Slim and AT is off. I have been battling with an injury (not my toe lol) since I began training for this fight and unfortunately this has worsened during camp which is…
— ksi (@KSI) August 1, 2024
Hey everyone,
I have some important news to share and I wanted you to hear it directly from me. The fight with Slim and AT is off. I have been battling with an injury (not my toe lol) since I began training for this fight and unfortunately this has worsened during camp which is why you haven’t seen my usual enthusiasm. Despite my best efforts to push through the pain, it has reached a point where I can no longer spar or even hit pads or do bag work. On my doctor’s orders, I have been advised to withdraw from Misfits 017 at the 3Arena in Dublin on August 31st.
I know this might be disappointing for many of you, and I hate letting you down. However, I will be taking some time out to rest, so I can get back into the ring as soon as possible. Rest assured, I’ll be back soon: fitter; stronger; healthier and ready for any challenge.
For now, I apologise to the fans, my opponents, and everyone involved who might feel let down by this decision. I give 100% in everything I do and this is not a decision I have taken lightly. I am aware of the lengths that people will have gone to see me fight in Ireland and I’m sorry to have let you all down.
Thanks for continuing to support me in everything I do and I promise to make it up to you all. A huge thank you to all the fans for riding with me through thick and thin. I want to thank my team and DAZN for their unwavering support.
The event will still go ahead! Misfits 017 marks our two-year anniversary, so we’ll make sure it’s special. In addition to the fights, I’ll be commentating and performing some of my new songs with some exciting surprises.
For anyone who bought tickets and is unhappy with these changes, refunds can be requested via your original point of purchase. To the rest of you, I can’t wait to see you there and celebrate this special occasion together!
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
Love,
JJ
It’s unclear at this time whether Slim Albaher and Anthony Taylor will remain on the card.
KSI, whose real name is Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji, has not competed since suffering a controversial decision loss against Tommy Fury in October of 2023. His professional record currently stands as 4-1, with 1 No-Contest.
