KSI vs Logan Paul: Bob Arum ‘doesn’t know who the f***’ the YouTube stars are ahead of hugely anticipated rematch
HALL OF FAME boxing promoter Bob Arum admits he has no idea who “the f***” KSI and Logan Paul are ahead of their rematch.
The two YouTube stars, followed by a combined 40million people, will climb inside the ring again at LA’s Staples Centre on November 9.
A crowd of over 18,000 watched them fight to a draw at the Manchester Evening News Arena last August while more than a million people bought it on pay-per-view.
That was fought under white collar rules, but both KSI, 26, and Paul, 24, have agreed to face-off again under professional rules – meaning no headguards and just 10oz gloves.
Controversy has followed that announcement, with fears sparked for their safety.
But one man who does not care one bit is Arum – the 87-year-old veteran who has promoted the likes of Muhammad Ali, Evander Holyfield and George Foreman throughout his illustrious career.
And despite admitting he has never heard of either, he believes it is fair game if they want to step inside the ropes in order to make big bucks.
Speaking to Ring Magazine, Arum said: “Let me tell you, I don’t know who the f*** those two guys are, and I don’t give a s*** about them.
“If they make a buck in the ring, who the hell cares? There are things in life to get excited about and this is not one of them. Who gives a s***?
“People wanna pay to watch them, I take no issue.
“Now, I never heard of them, but that shows how far removed I am from popular culture.”
Brit KSI and American Logan Paul are set to earn a shared split of around £150m due to the bumper projected estimated buy-rate.
The fight will be broadcast on YouTube's pay-per-view channel.
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And some big players have got involved with Anthony Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn in on the action and streaming service DAZN controlling the broadcast.
It takes place in LA's Staples Center, the location of Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury's famous draw for the WBC heavyweight title last year.
The venue holds 21,000 people and is expected to be sold out well in advance of the night.
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WHO IS KSI?
Watford-born YouTuber began uploading videos over ten years ago, predominantly about games such as FIFA and Grand Theft Auto.
His brother, Deji Olatunji, also published clips and they quickly gathered a big audience.
Helped form popular gaming group Sidemen and was accused of generating false controversy when leaving amidst a bitter feud - before rejoining.
Branched out into music and released his first of four rap EPs in 2016.
Won debut amateur boxing match versus Joe Weller, subsequently drawing with Logan Paul and turning professional for the rematch.
WHO IS LOGAN PAUL?
American vlogger found fame on short-lived video platform Vine.
Moved to a Los Angeles apartment complex full of fellow Vine stars before switching to YouTube.
Appeared in US TV show Law & Order and flop Gary Oldman romcom The Space Between Us.
Angered viewers with clip depicting a corpse at a notorious suicide site in Japan.
Created "mockumentary" on Flat Earth Theory believers.
Younger brother Jake Paul is also a YouTube star, who beat KSI's brother on the undercard in Manchester.