KSI reveals he texted Anthony Joshua and urged him to knock out Jake Paul
The long-running feud between KSI and Jake Paul has taken yet another turn, and this time it involves a heavyweight powerhouse. In a recent revelation, KSI admitted that he personally messaged Anthony Joshua ahead of Joshua’s upcoming fight with Jake, urging him to “knock him out” and settle their rivalry once and for all.
For years, KSI and Jake have been locked in one of the most intense and personal rivalries in crossover boxing. It began with the early influencer boxing wave in 2018 and escalated through press conferences, callouts and the highly publicised fights involving their brothers, Logan Paul and Deji. Even after KSI defeated Logan and Jake went on his own tear through the influencer scene, the bad blood never died down. The fight between KSI and Jake was expected for years, stalled multiple times, and the tension remains a driving force in the influencer boxing world.
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Joshua vs Jake Paul and why KSI got involved
With Anthony Joshua now preparing for a highly unusual crossover bout against Jake Paul, the stakes are far higher than internet bragging rights. Joshua is entering this contest as the seasoned professional, while Jake continues his mission to prove he can hang with legitimate fighters. The fight has drawn global attention because it blends traditional boxing with the entertainment-driven influencer scene, and Joshua’s involvement adds a layer of seriousness Jake has never faced before.
KSI’s decision to text Joshua came from both rivalry and frustration. He has often said he believes Jake will be “exposed” once he steps in with an elite boxer, and Joshua is the most decorated opponent Jake has ever faced. For KSI, this isn’t just about boxing pride—it’s personal. Urging Joshua to finish the job is a way of delivering the punishment he feels Jake has avoided by the two of them never settling the score in the ring.
KSI jokingly revealed that his message was simple and direct: he told Joshua to “do what I couldn’t do yet” and make a statement by stopping Jake emphatically. Fans reacted immediately, with many agreeing that KSI’s support adds extra spice to a fight that already carries massive intrigue.
As Joshua sharpens up for the bout, the storyline now stretches far beyond the ropes. It’s a clash of eras, platforms, and personalities—with KSI watching closely, hoping Joshua can end the Jake Paul saga in a way he hasn’t had the chance to yet.
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