Dillon Danis might have just forced KSI to reveal his next big bout. And this isn’t just any fight; it’s supposedly against the former UFC double champion, Conor McGregor. A fight that surely propels him from the world of influencer boxing to an entirely different level. But how did he let such a major news slip? Well, Danis, ever the agitator, understood precisely where to press. With the correct words at the appropriate time, he persuaded KSI to reveal his next big fight. So, what exactly did the influencer say? Let’s find out?!
During their most recent face-off ahead of their highly anticipated fight, Danis hinted that KSI had been in talks with Saudi boxing figure Turki Alalshikh about a bout against Conor McGregor. The comment certainly raised eyebrows, but what made it even more intriguing was KSI’s response. Rather than reject or deflect, he responded with a statement that essentially validated the speculation. “And the guy you’re trying to fight, I know who you’re talking to Turki about,” Dillon Danis said.
KSI, who is generally quick to squash rumors, did not back down this time. Instead, he responded, “I’mma knock you out and then knock him out.” It was more than just trash talk; it was the closest thing to an admission. This revelation came shortly after KSI met with Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority. Alalshikh has played a significant part in changing the boxing landscape by bringing together some of the sport’s most prominent figures for mega-events. However, he has become a vocal critic of influencer boxing, describing boxers such as KSI and Jake Paul as sideshows.
However, KSI claims he was able to persuade the Saudi figurehead, implying that significant prospects lie ahead. If McGregor is actually in the mix, this would be one of the most significant crossover fights in recent memory. Before all of that can happen, KSI must defeat Danis at Misfits Boxing’s ‘Unfinished Business’ event on March 29 at Manchester’s AO Arena. But do you know that this isn’t the first time that Conor McGregor was dragged into the feud between the two?
Conor McGregor debunks KSI’s major claim about the McGregor-Danis bond
Involving ‘The Notorious’ in this feud was always going to backfire. KSI has never held back, and in the buildup to his fight with Dillon Danis, he targeted Danis’ main connection—Conor McGregor. In a social media post, KSI ridiculed his opponent, alleging that the UFC star had abandoned him. “Conor McGregor, your best friend, doesn’t give a s— about you,” KSI tweeted, challenging Danis to receive a single tweet of support from McGregor. According to KSI, the Irishman had moved on, too preoccupied with his own life to acknowledge his former teammate.
However, McGregor wasn’t about to let that go. Instead of arguing on X, he let his actions speak for themselves. The Irishman uploaded an old photo of himself, Danis, and Cristiano Ronaldo, adding only three words: “Brothers for Life!” It was a direct rebuttal to KSI’s claim, rejecting the notion that he had distanced himself from Danis. There was no lengthy explanation or back-and-forth—just a quiet but unmistakable reminder that some ties aren’t as fragile as others believe.
Dillon Danis saw this as sufficient validation. KSI attempted to use the former UFC double champion as a weapon against him, portraying him as a forgotten fighter. Instead, McGregor’s public endorsement boosted Danis’ confidence just before the match. KSI may have landed some rhetorical jabs, but ‘The Notorious’ had just thrown a surprise counterpunch. What do you think? Who will win the fight between KSI and Danis? Let us know in the comments.
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