KSI Boxing: Record, Fights, and Career Breakdown

KSI - real name Olajide Olatunji - stands as one of the most significant figures in the rise of influencer boxing. He did not invent the concept, but he popularised it, professionalised it, and built a business empire around it.

His boxing career spans from a 2018 amateur bout against Joe Weller to becoming co-founder of Misfits Boxing, one of the sport's most successful crossover promotions. Along the way, he has won fights, started controversies, and brought millions of new eyes to combat sports.

Here is everything you need to know about KSI's boxing journey.

The Boxing Record

KSI's professional boxing record as of 2024:

Professional Record: 1-0-1

• Win: Logan Paul (Split Decision, November 2019)
• Draw: N/A in professional ranks

Amateur Record: 2-0

• Win: Joe Weller (TKO Round 3, February 2018)
• Draw: Logan Paul (Majority Draw, August 2018)

This record requires context. KSI has fought additional bouts under modified rules in Misfits events, but his recognised professional boxing record counts only properly sanctioned bouts under standard professional rules.

Fight-By-Fight Breakdown

KSI vs Joe Weller (February 2018)

Result: KSI TKO Round 3

This was the fight that started everything. KSI and fellow British YouTuber Joe Weller settled their online beef in the ring at the Copper Box Arena in London.

Neither man had significant boxing experience. The skill level reflected that - wild swings, questionable defence, and heavy breathing. But KSI proved more effective, stopping Weller in the third round.

The event drew massive online viewership and proved the concept: audiences would watch content creators fight. Immediately after winning, KSI called out Logan Paul, setting up the biggest fight in YouTube history.

KSI vs Logan Paul I (August 2018)

Result: Majority Draw

Manchester Arena. 15,000 fans. Over 1.3 million pay-per-view buys. The biggest amateur boxing match ever staged.

KSI and Logan Paul fought six rounds with headgear under amateur rules. The bout was scrappy and uneven. KSI landed the cleaner shots but Paul showed surprising resilience. When the scores were read, two judges had it even with one giving it to KSI - resulting in a majority draw.

The split verdict guaranteed a rematch. Both men announced they would turn professional.

KSI vs Logan Paul II (November 2019)

Result: KSI Split Decision

Staples Center, Los Angeles. Eddie Hearn promoting. Sky Sports Box Office and DAZN broadcasting. Over 2 million pay-per-view buys worldwide.

This time the fight was professional - no headgear, ten-ounce gloves, six three-minute rounds. Both fighters had spent over a year training full-time.

The bout was close and competitive. Paul was deducted two points for hitting KSI while he was down, which proved decisive. KSI won by split decision - one judge had Paul winning, two gave it to KSI.

This remains KSI's only recognised professional boxing victory.

Misfits-Era Fights

After founding Misfits Boxing, KSI competed in multiple events under modified rules. He faced opponents including Swarmz, Luis Alcaraz Pineda, and FaZe Temperrr across various events.

These fights built his personal brand and Misfits' credibility but exist in a different category than standard professional boxing. Rules, opponents, and competitive standards varied.

KSI vacated his Misfits title in January 2024, stating he had "other plans that aren't aligned with the championship title." He was scheduled for a 2024 bout but withdrew due to injury.

Training and Approach

KSI has trained with several professional boxing coaches throughout his career. His preparation for the Logan Paul rematch was particularly serious - a full professional training camp with legitimate coaching.

His style is aggressive and pressure-based. He walks forward, throws combinations, and tries to overwhelm opponents with volume. Defensively he has shown vulnerabilities - his chin has been tested multiple times and his guard can be porous.

What he lacks in technical polish he compensates for with fitness and mental toughness. KSI rarely looks tired, keeps throwing punches, and does not seem to get discouraged when taking shots.

The Business Side

KSI's larger impact on boxing comes from the business he built rather than his ring performances.

Misfits Boxing, co-founded with business partner Mams Taylor and backed by Wasserman Boxing's Kalle Sauerland, has become a significant player in combat sports entertainment. The promotion:

• Holds regular events across the UK, US, and internationally
• Has a broadcast deal with DAZN
• Created its own championship structure
• Launched MF Pro for traditional professional fighters
• Generates substantial revenue from tickets and pay-per-views

This entrepreneurial approach distinguishes KSI from other influencer boxers. Jake Paul built a career as a fighter. KSI built an infrastructure for the entire influencer boxing ecosystem.

The Legitimacy Question

Is KSI a "real" boxer? The question depends on definitions.

He has:

• Trained seriously with professional coaches
• Won a sanctioned professional fight
• Competed in front of massive audiences
• Put real physical risk on the line

He has not:

• Fought genuine professional-level opponents
• Built a record against credentialed boxers
• Tested himself against the kind of competition that reveals elite ability

The fairest assessment is that KSI is a committed amateur who competed professionally once, against another committed amateur, and won. His other fights - whether against Joe Weller or Misfits opponents - do not represent genuine professional boxing competition.

That does not diminish what he has achieved. It just categorises it accurately.

Impact on Boxing

KSI deserves credit for several things:

Growing the audience. The KSI vs Logan Paul fights introduced millions of young people to boxing. Some stayed and discovered the broader sport.

Creating opportunities. Misfits Boxing employs coaches, trainers, production staff, and fighters. It has created economic activity in a sport that struggles financially at lower levels.

Proving the model. Before KSI and Logan Paul, influencer boxing was unproven. They showed it could work at scale.

Professionalism. KSI treated his fights seriously, trained properly, and competed with genuine effort. That set a standard others followed.

Critics argue he has diluted boxing's prestige, created misleading expectations, and drawn attention from deserving traditional fighters. Both perspectives have merit.

What Comes Next

KSI's future in boxing remains uncertain. The injury withdrawal in 2024 and title vacation suggest other priorities taking precedence. His businesses, music career, and Sidemen content all compete for attention.

A return to fighting is possible - he has discussed potential opponents and keeps training to some degree. But he may have achieved what he wanted from boxing and moved on.

If he does fight again, expect it to be against an opponent who makes commercial sense rather than competitive sense. That has always been the model.

What Beginners Can Learn

From KSI's journey, amateur boxers can take a few lessons:

Conditioning matters. KSI's fitness allowed him to keep throwing when opponents faded. Build your cardio first.

Aggression has limits. Walking forward works against certain opponents but leaves you open to counter-punchers. Develop defensive skills too.

Mental toughness counts. KSI has been hurt in fights and come back. Learning to fight through adversity is part of the sport.

Business exists around boxing. If you love the sport but competing is not your path, there are other ways to be involved - coaching, promotion, media, training.

KSI is not a technical model to copy. But his journey shows what commitment to boxing can achieve, even starting from zero skill.

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