Sir Mo Farah teases shock career change as Team GB Olympic legend reveals he was inspired after watching KSI

SIR MO FARAH revealed he wants to lace up the boxing gloves having been inspired by watching KSI fight.

The long-distance runner has achieved it all on the track, winning gold at the world championship and Olympics.

But the Team GB legend is open to trying his hand at boxing as the rise in celebrity bouts continue to grow.

Asked by KSI’s promotion if he would step in the ring, Farah responded: “One hundred per cent.

“Listen, it depends, I would need to do a bit of training and get confidence but I would love to challenge myself maybe one day.”

Farah, 40, was at Wembley Arena to watch YouTube star KSI fight businessman-turned boxer Joe Fournier.

But the bout ended in controversy when KSI, 29, knocked out Fournier, 40, in the second round.

What looked to be a textbook KO was later revealed on replays to have been caused by an accidental but illegal elbow.

It left four-time Olympic champion Farah calling for a rematch.

He said: “For me, it was a good fight but then obviously stuff changed so quickly. I didn’t even know what happened, I looked over and that was it.

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“It was amazing, again as I said overall, to see so many people I know, I’ve known Joe for many years, we went to the same school.

“KSI, good friend. I could see a rematch coming up.”

A fuming Fournier accused KSI of cheating after the result stood and threatened legal action.

The Professional Boxing Association – who sanctioned the bout – have since confirmed an appeal has been lodged.

And the result of Fournier’s appeal is set to be concluded by Friday.