Jake Paul might not always make the smartest moves inside the ring. But outside of it? The man’s got his personal life locked down. Despite all the noise, he knows how to draw the line between business and beef. I mean, think about it—his older brother, Logan Paul, is a business partner with his rival, Olajide Olatunji aka KSI for their Prime Hydration empire. But even with all that drama, it’s never come between the Paul brothers, maybe a few times.
Now, with KSI, it’s a different story entirely. If you don’t remember, back in 2019, KSI defeated The Maverick in their debut fight by split decision. Ever since then, Jake Paul’s been hell-bent on avenging his brother’s loss. And he’s not shy about it either. Speaking on the BS with Jake Paul podcast, Jake Paul got real for a second. “Logan grabbed me, and he was drunk in this sprinter van,” El Gallo recalled. “I could tell how badly he was emotionally hurting from the loss to KSI.” It hit him hard. Thereafter for Jake Paul, it was personal.
But let’s be real—the hate goes both ways. KSI hasn’t exactly held back, either. Chatting with Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour in May last year, KSI put it bluntly: “I don’t know, we’ve kind of just hated each other for so many years.” Both guys even ended up facing the same man—Tommy Fury, the same year, only eight months apart. And both of them walked away with an L. Ouch! And now? Word’s spreading that KSI might be hanging up the gloves for good. He was supposed to face Dillon Danis last month but suffered an illness after which he had to postpone the event altogether. Now he has revealed he is considering retirement from boxing. So what about the Jake Paul fight? Regardless of how things are going for KSI, things are better than ever for Jake Paul. Earlier today, taking to his X, he wrote, “NYC Wednesday. MSG Theater 6pm. See you there.”
NYC Wednesday. MSG Theater 6pm.
See you there
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) April 6, 2025
Here’s the thing—everyone’s been buzzing about what Jake Paul’s massive revelation could be. Is it a new fight? A fresh opponent? Maybe a long-awaited grudge match? The speculation has been wild. Some were hoping for a fight announcement against Anthony Joshua or someone else. And honestly, after The Problem Child’s potential showdown with Canelo Alvarez was snatched by His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, who sealed the deal with Canelo by offering a four-fight mega-package, fans were hungry for answers. Not to mention, his fight talks with Gervonta Davis also fizzled out after the Lamont Roach Jr. draw on March 1st. So yeah, naturally, the rumor mill went into overdrive.
But if you’ve been keeping an eye on X, you probably already know—it wasn’t a fight announcement at all. Instead, Jake Paul just made another big power move for his promotion house, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP). Just last month, they signed Alycia Baumgardner, and now she’s already set to fight within the next three months. And guess what? Her fight is part of something historic.
The main event? A trilogy clash between Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor—two absolute icons in women’s boxing. But here’s the twist: every undercard fight on that night will be women-only. That’s a first. It’s bold, it’s fresh, and honestly? It’s exactly what boxing needs. Jake Paul and his business partner Nakisa Bidarian are going all-in to make this event a landmark moment for the sport. And now, Jake Paul has just dropped a major update: the official press conference for this game-changing card? It’s happening in just two days at MSG in New York.
And knowing Jake Paul, he’s pulling out all the stops to make sure the world is watching. However, in case you didn’t know about KSI’s rumored retirement plan, he’s everything you missed.
KSI revealed this game has aged him enough
The YouTuber-turned-boxer was all set to face Dillon Danis on March 29, 2025, but he’s officially postponed the entire event. Remember that two-on-one match he had planned with Slim Albaher and Anthony Taylor? That was also scrapped because of a hand injury. This time, it’s another round of health issues keeping him out of the ring.
KSI broke the news himself in a YouTube video that left fans a little shaken. Not only did he confirm the cancelation, but he also hinted at something bigger: possible retirement. After being quiet for a while, KSI finally popped back online to reconnect with fans. “What’s up! It’s your boy KSI,” he said, kicking off the video with that classic energy. But behind the laughs, memes, football reviews, and a little Sidemen talk, things got real when he started talking about boxing.
He didn’t give a straight-up answer, but you could feel the exhaustion. “The amount of stress I’ve gone through over the past few years. Even with Misfits in general, it’s been stressful,” he shared. “I feel like I’ve aged in these two and a half years.” As for what’s next? He’s unsure. “Am I going to retire? I don’t know. Am I going to fight again? I don’t know,” he confessed.
And yeah, it’s more than just mental stress. Physically, KSI’s been having a rough time. On X, he got brutally honest: “I’ve tried my hardest but my body has legit just given up.” He mentioned he’s been sick for nearly three weeks. Flu, headaches, zero stamina, and he can’t even taste or smell. “I’m fu–ed,” he admitted. That’s not just frustration talking; it’s a man who’s clearly drained.
So what’s next for KSI? Retirement? A comeback? Right now, even he doesn’t know. But as for Jake Paul? He’s long moved on from all that drama. So, what did you think of Jake Paul’s latest announcement? Do share your thoughts with us below.
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