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KSI is in line to fight mainstream celebrity next as Hearn reveals SIX huge stars have called him wanting boxing match
KSI’S next fight could be a mainstream celebrity superstar after Eddie Hearn revealed SIX huge names have called him wanting to take him on.
The Matchroom Boxing promoter revealed some of the biggest names in sport, music and acting fancy a fight against the British YouTube sensation.
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Hearn revealed a couple of those to give him a call "can really fight" as he looks to the future for KSI following his win over Logan Paul.
Speaking after the fight, Hearn said: "I've had five or six calls this week from probably the highest-profile people in their fields; from sport, music, acting...
"They said, 'don't say anything, but could I fight the winner?'
"So now we have to look at that and by the way two or three of them can really fight."
When asked if he could give a hint as to who the famous faces were, Hearn replied: "No, I promised I wouldn't.
"For now it was an experiment that went really well and I really enjoyed it.
"People criticised it. Then people started getting on board. Then people started benefiting from the numbers and the audience. Next thing, everybody loves it.
"We'll digest, we'll review it as always, we'll plan a strategy.
"Anything that grows this sport that we love I am all up for while making sure we always respect the code."
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KSI broke down in tears after outlasting his American opponent to win the eagerly-anticipated rematch in Los Angeles.
After the six-round slugfest, with blood seeping from his bottom lip, KSI heard the scores of 56-55 and 57-54 for him and 56-55 for Paul.
The American - who blamed a cold for his defeat - was docked two points for hitting KSI as the Watford ace was on his way to the canvas following a hefty uppercut.
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Paul will now appeal the decision which ultimately cost him the fight.
Meanwhile, the US YouTuber was mercilessly trolled on Twitter after the defeat due to his weeks of bold claims.
Paul revealed he wanted to "decapitate" KSI, while saying he will one day beat the likes of Anthony Joshua to be crowned heavyweight champion of the world - only to lose to the YouTube personality.
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