YOUTUBE idol KSI returns to the boxing ring TONIGHT in a double bill main event.
The Londoner, who has amassed 39.8million subscribers on his personal YouTube channels, will fight social media star Swarmz and then Mexican pro boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda on the same night.
KSI was due to face long-time rival Alex Wassabi, but the American pulled out of the fight through injury.
The 29-year-old heads into Saturday’s fights off the back of a draw with Logan Paul and then a career-first professional win in the rematch.
KSI then teamed up with his former rival Paul to create Prime.
The popular hydration drink is used by sports teams such as Arsenal.
Who is KSI and what is his real name?
KSI was born June 19, 1993, and is an English YouTube personality, rapper, comedian and actor.
The 29-year-old’s real name is Olajide William “JJ” Olatunji.
He attended the independent Berkhamsted School alongside future Sideman member and YouTube collaborator Simon Minter, better known as Miniminter.
KSI – which stands for knowledge, strength, integrity – first arrived on the YouTube scene in 2009, originally posting videos about video games.
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How did KSI become famous?
KSI made the decision to drop out of school in order to pursue his dreams – a decision initially ridiculed by his family who valued higher education.
Instead, KSI created a YouTube account when he was a teenager, and started to produce entertaining content.
KSI began recording videos on YouTube in 2008, and they revolved around playing popular video game FIFA.
He quickly grew a large following, opening up more avenues for his career.
KSI then branched out into music, while also helping create popular YouTube group the Sidemen.
He has earned 39.8m YouTube subscribers across his two channels.
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What is KSI’s net worth?
KSI has a net worth estimated at around £21m, as per Celebrity Net Worth.
The Brit has a property portfolio worth millions, and has earned billions of views on YouTube.
KSI is also heavily into crypto.
His new hydration drink Prime will undoubtedly see his wealth rise.
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How much will KSI earn from the Swarmz and Pineda fights?
When KSI fought Paul for the second time in 2018 at the Staples Centre, both fighters took home just under £1m.
And according to Sport Paedia, they expect KSI take home similar from his fights with Swarmz and Pineda.
KSI will take home a fight purse and then a share of the PPV sales.
Opponent Swarmz will also take home a sizeable bag of money.
Pineda has a net worth of just £126,000 – it is unclear how much the pro will make.
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