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KSI vs Logan Paul press conference LIVE: YouTube stars trade verbal blows in first meeting since amateur fight

The pair met for the first time since their fight last year

Adam Hamdani
Saturday 14 September 2019 22:31 EDT
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KSI and Logan Paul came face to face for the first time since fighting in August last year.

In the first bout, records were broken as the pair of YouTubers - and at the time, amateur boxers, fought to a majority draw in what was dubbed the “Biggest Internet Event in History”.

Both men said they were disappointed in the trash talking the other had to offer, but ultimately what will matter is what happens in the ring on 9 November. Recap on the press conference below.

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Now to KSI's trainer, Viddal Riley.

"No one's heard of you [Briggs] for the last five years. This is a big event, this has grown so quick. This has been a big, big thing. 2017, KSI had his first fight. 8,500 sold out in London. Now we're bigger and bigger to the point we sell out the Staples Centre. We have a strong team. We'll have Jeff Mayweather helping us out. Stay tuned, keep supporting the event. KO coming for KSI."

Adam Hamdani14 September 2019 21:25

Now it's Logan Paul's turn. He grabs the mic away from the stand and immediately says "Who's excited to see me knock this bitch out?"

Adam Hamdani14 September 2019 21:26

Now Paul is going for KSI's family: "Where's Deji at, where's your family at? Last time I remember, you were hitting your mum on Christmas. Where's your family, JJ? I've got a message for your family. Mr and Mrs KSI, thank you. I fucking love you for giving me the opportunity to beat the shit out of your asshole son. No headgear, I'm not wearing it anymore. You made me wear it last year. By the way, JJ, you look a little thick and smell like herpes. You are disgusting."

Adam Hamdani14 September 2019 21:27

KSI has been given his own mic now for a bit of back and forth. 

Logan: "The best boxer from your country, Tyson Fury, said I'm going to win this fight. The champ, Andy Ruiz, said I'm going to win this fight."

Adam Hamdani14 September 2019 21:29

KSI's trainer demands he takes the ground.

KSI: "Let's talk about Jake. He made a video saying fuck KSI, but instead of an f, a ph. He is a cry baby. You're a cry baby."

Adam Hamdani14 September 2019 21:30

Logan isn't impressed as KSI mocks and does an impression of Jake Paul: "This is weak"

Adam Hamdani14 September 2019 21:31

KSI: "I want you to fight, Jake. But I want it to make sense. No one wants you to fight Soulja Boy or fouseyTUBE."

Adam Hamdani14 September 2019 21:31

Logan is frustrated that KSI isn't actually addressing him. Seems fair.

Adam Hamdani14 September 2019 21:31

KSI: "There's one guy you keep ducking. AnEsonGib."

Both Jake and Logan Paul reply with: "Who is that?"

Adam Hamdani14 September 2019 21:32

KSI: "I'm so confident I can beat your arse, I'll post a picture with Drake, post it on social media before the fight."

Adam Hamdani14 September 2019 21:33

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