KSI v Logan Paul II

November 9th, Professional fight, sold out Staples Center - needs to be discussed here on the General Forum.
(Mods leave it alone - technically, this thread can stay)

KSI v Logan Paul II: What does YouTubers' professional fight mean for boxing?



Predictions or are we going to see the usual hypocritical Fightbeat (numbering 5) crowd?

 

KSI vs. Logan Paul 2 - Wikipedia

Didnt know Eddie Hearn´s MatchRoom were promoting it either!

 

I still don't know who either one of them are tbh.

 

Youtubers with a massive fanbase...this could actually work in boxing´s favour...

 

Ehhhh, you know what? At this point, I kinda hope boxing just stays niche and underground.

Casuals/mainstreamers are retarded.

I'm not surprised DAZN would support this bullshit.

Say what you want about HBO/Showtime, but they had a tad bit more respect for the integrity of the sport (Mayweather-McGregor aside). Not saying they weren't known for showcase fights, but fuck... at least we were talking showcase fights between two PROFESSIONAL fighters.

DAZN has no problem airing any of this circus shit.

At this point, I just want them to fail. I don't care how many fights they show, I don't view them as a positive for boxing.

 

But you (and everyone else here on Saturday night) tuned-in live to watch Canelo v Kovalev and basically bitched and moaned about ´farce´, ´fixed´, etc, for 5 pages straight on here....Pages 6, 7, 8, 10 and 11


So, which is it?

 

Undercard:

Billy Joe Saunders v Marcelo Esteban Coceres
WBO Super-Middleweight title

Devin Haney v Alfredo Santiago Alvarez
WBC Lightweight title

 

Fuckin boxing.

 

Boxing is unique in that it's a completely 'voyeuristic' sport.

I don't think it's anything to get 'high-minded' about.

 

It's Fast Eddie - that wanker will do ANYTHING to make a buck!

Once AJ gets smashed again, expect him to put on even more circus shit.

 

Do you think Bob Arum/Don King would do any different if boxing wasn't considered such a 'fringe-sport' nowadays?

Sign of the times/nature of the beast.

 

Lol. Saying he's no worse than Arum/King isn't saying much.

 

Agreed with this. No promoter nor channel would ever turn down a fight that brought this much money, no matter how bogus it was.

We have had Butterbean, we have watched sick Ali beaten to pulp. Teen celebrities boxing is low, but low is what boxing is about

 

True, but then both Arum and King had the luxury of putting on multiple big name fights durimg boxing's 'golden periods' AND making a ton of cash...

 

Never Heard of Either Until Seeing Ads on DAZN...REED Had to Ask His 15 Year Old Who They Were, She Knew and was Like "Yeah, They Have a Pretty Big Rematch Coming Up!"

The Fight "Means" NATHAN for Boxing, Other than Increased Attention On the Sport Itself...

That's Precisely Why Devin Haney ASKED to Be on the Card...He's a Millennial and This Event Resonates w/That Sect Obviously...He's Introducing Himself to a Brand New Audience...

The Thing About Boxing is You Can't Participate In It On ANY Level w/Out Developing More RESPECT For it Than You Walked In w/...KSI and Logan Paul Are No Different and Have Expressed This to their Audiences, from the Little REED's Seen...

That's Certainly Not BAD for Boxing...

Shannon Briggs, Jeff Mayweather and Stich Duran are Milking These Youtubers for a Payday as Well...Let Them Have Their Little Fight, Who Cares???...







REED

 

At least undercard is real fighter.

 

lookin forward to seein haney. gypsy joe saunders can go fuck himself

 

Right...

And Even Viewers that Don't Know Shit About Boxing WILL Notice a Difference in LEVEL from Devin Haney/Billy Joe Saunders to KSI vs Logan Paul, Whether they APPRECIATE it or Not...





REED

 

after stinky saunders the casuals will be begging to watch ANYone else

 

When you look at Logan Paul v KSI first fight, both guys do have some boxing skills in them.

There's no flailing about, no huge haymakers, no silliness - both use the jab, both feint and move well, decent footwork...both guys take it seriously.

 

Would you pick both men to defeat fightbeats very own fierce, polish heavy bag beater?

 

Run-off the forum...

 

Maybe one will die in the ring.

Then celebrities will know to stay the fuck away from our sport.

 

Probably not. What the Hell does a Polack care about getting hit in the head? Not like they have any brain cells to lose.

 

For What it's Worth, Eddie Hearn's Convinced Them to UP the Ante by Fighting the RE w/No Headgear and 10 oz. Gloves...

Blood, Knockdowns and a Stoppage are Likely...Can't Completely Rule Out Death Either...






REED

 

From the Highlights REED's Seen, They Both Showed a Level of Commitment to LEARNING the Craft, but Let's Not Go Overboard Here...

Paul Resembled a Decent LOCAL Level Ammy Fighter for about a Round and KSI Showed Genuine Fortitude Swinging for the Fences Late on a Tired as Fuck Paul...

But Let's NOT Pretend KSI or Logan Paul Have a "Future" in Boxing Beyond Facing Other Youtubers or Non-Fistic Celebrities...








REED

 

How many rounds is this fiasco ?

 

Me either! Never heard either name before

 

If REED Isn’t Mistaken the 1st Bout was a 6-Rounder.

Not Sure of the Length of Rounds Though.






REED