On April Fool’s Day, KSI indulged in the spirit of mischief, seizing the opportunity to add a touch of humor to the combat sports scene. Among those in the community who couldn’t resist the allure of pranks and jests, the popular YouTuber-turned-boxer took a playful jab at his rival, Jake Paul.
Paul had recently made waves by announcing an upcoming bout with heavyweight legend Mike Tyson scheduled for July 20, a fight set to be streamed live on Netflix. This matchup stirred considerable debate and garnered criticism from fans and fellow fighters alike.
Joining the chorus of detractors, KSI couldn’t resist getting in on the April Fool’s fun with a mock announcement of a showdown between himself and another heavyweight icon, George Foreman.
I’m back baby! Fighting 75 year old legend and former champ. Don’t worry, age ain’t nothing but a number. Forman hits harder and is faster than ever before! pic.twitter.com/7JTndGLzTp
— ksi (@KSI) April 1, 2024
Accompanied by a satirical poster, KSI’s faux bout against Foreman humorously dubbed “NOTflix” featured exaggerated elements such as “5-second rounds,” “150 oz gloves,” and humorously, “no punching allowed.” KSI didn’t miss the chance to highlight Foreman’s age, playfully pointing out that the legendary boxer is 75 years old, a whopping 18 years senior to Tyson.
While Jake Paul has his fight officially booked, KSI’s next move in the boxing world remains uncertain. Recently, he experienced his first professional loss in six fights, falling short in a close and rather uneventful decision against Tommy Fury.
🚨DEVELOPING STORY: UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards has been reported missing by family, the Birmingham Police Department has confirmed.
Last seen 12/16/23 in the middle of T-Mobile arena surrounded by sleeping fans.
Please send info to @BrumPolice pic.twitter.com/bTHPhseGJW
— REMEMBER THE SHOW (@remembertheshow) April 1, 2024
Amidst the April Fool’s festivities, various personalities in the fighting world took to social media to share their own playful antics. From fake missing person reports, like the one teasingly suggesting UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards had disappeared amidst sleeping fans at the T-Mobile Arena, to lighthearted pleas from fighters like Megan Anderson, who expressed a desire for the day to pass swiftly without any fake fight cancellations, the day was filled with jests and laughs across the board.
