JAKE PAUL and KSI were on the end of brutal digs by Oleksandr Usyk after a game of word association.
The unified heavyweight champion – who faces Tyson Fury on May 18 – was asked to name the first thing that came to his head.
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When asked about Paul, he said: “Stop boxing.”
And for KSI, he replied: “Blogger.”
Usyk’s swipe at the pair of YouTubers-turned-boxers come as he prepares to fight Fury in Saudi Arabia for the undisputed crown.
It is the first time in heavyweight history that all four belts are due to be contested.
And Fury – who in the past has blasted Usyk – made a respectful U-turn when probed on his rival.
He told Queensberry Promotions: “Oleksandr Usyk’s a real bad man and to underestimate Usyk you’d be a mug.
“So I’m training hard for him, I’m doing everything I can. I respect Usyk as a man.
“I respect his career as well – Olympic champion, undisputed cruiserweight champion, unified heavyweight champion.
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“You have to respect that, I’m fighting the real deal. I’m looking forward to the challenge.
“He’s got good footwork, good boxing ability, technically sound.
“He’s proved he can mix it with the big heavyweights because he’s beat Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois. I’m messing with an elite fighter.”