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Logan Paul vs KSI: Where To Watch
It can be confusing to try to understand why two YouTubers boxing each other is such a big deal to so many people. Logan Paul and KSI will duke it out in an online pay-per-view event that is one of the most hyped events YouTube has seen yet. There are dozens of channels and millions of viewers talking about the "big fight" taking place on Aug. 25 in Manchester.
In February, Olajide "KSI" William Olatunji, FIFA streamer turned vlogger, fought his long-time rival Joe Weller at the Copper Box Arena in London. The highly publicized event was streamed online, with hundreds of thousands of viewers watching live. KSI managed to knock Weller out within the first 30 minutes, securing him the "YouTuber Boxing Championship Belt."
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"I've got the belt right now and if any YouTuber wants it they can come get it," KSI said after securing the championship. "Logan Paul, Jake Paul, any of the Pauls, bring it." Logan Paul had recently released his infamous Suicide Forest video, making him a villain to most of the world. Those few words ignited the fuse that got this whole thing rolling.
KSI and the Pauls exchanged YouTube video blows, creating back-and-forth content calling each other out. After months of behind-the-scenes deal negotiating and more Twitter fighting, the group eventually agreed to terms. Logan would fight KSI and Jake Paul would fight KSI's younger brother Oladeji "Deji" Olatunji. The venue was secured, the date was set and the participants got to training.
Videos of KSI training alongside Floyd Mayweather Sr. were being shared online, showing the YouTuber's commitment to the fight. Training alongside undercard fighters Overtflow and FaZe Sensei, KSI believes he has the upperhand.
The Paul brothers were wrestlers in high school and have always been athletes. In their videos and interviews, they claim this will give them an edge. KSI and Deji only started training when these fights became a reality, but the Pauls say they have always been fighters.
Logan Paul, the catalyst to all of this, is claiming that this boxing match is "his redemption arc." In an interview with fellow YouTuber Casey Neistat, Logan says that he's changed and is no longer the same guy who posted the Suicide Forest video. "To my fellow creators, I'm sorry I brought shame upon the platform," Paul said. "That's not the person I want to become or live in the body of for the rest of my life. I promise I will do the community well, keep my head up and bring light to YouTube."
Over the last two weeks, KSI, Deji and the Paul brothers have released their own "diss track" videos. The easiest way in 2018 to rile up a fan base is to release a catchy song that happens to make you millions of dollars in ad revenue. Each video taunts the opposing side, empty trash talk but with auto-tune and a beat. Documentaries that show the training regiment of each fighter will be released to coincide with the fight.
Most recently, Deji showed up to Jake Paul's gym and the two got into an altercation. According to TMZ, Jake "slapped him in the face."
We won't know who comes out on top until this weekend, but there's a lot riding on this event to succeed. YouTube is charging $10 to watch the fight on the platform; the first time that a pay-per-view event has featured content creators. Logan Paul said he's bet one million dollars on himself, and wants to show the world that he's changed. KSI has grown immensely popular since the whole feud began and a victory would only get him more coverage in the mainstream media.
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