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The rivalry between IShowSpeed and KSI has reignited in spectacular fashion, and this time it comes with a very public callout. Essentially, Speed has challenged the Sidemen member to a fight, and KSI is ready for the same. What initially began as a passing comment from KSI after a sparring session has snowballed into one of the most talked-about potential boxing matchups in creator sports right now. Two of the internet’s biggest names, in the form of Mr.Beast and W2S, even placed six-figure bets on the outcome.
IShowSpeed challenges KSI to a fight
Taking to X, IShowSpeed issued a direct and fiery challenge to KSI, writing: “Wallahi if we ever fight again, I’m whooping your ass. You fought me 4 years ago when I was 17. I’m a grown man. Let’s put the gloves on lil bro and I’m not playing.” The post captured everything that makes Speed such a compelling figure online. The particular callout quickly went viral, racking up millions of views within hours and sending the creator boxing community into a frenzy.The drama was essentially sparked after KSI completed a ten-round sparring session with Jasontheween and offered his verdict on how it compared to his previous encounter with Speed. KSI simply stated: “I gotta give it to him, he did better than Speed.” The comment from the Sidemen member was all the fuel Speed needed to fire back publicly.
KSI’s response to Speed’s challenge
To his credit, KSI did not shy away from the challenge, and he responded directly to Speed’s callout. He kept things casual but confirmed he was open to the idea, writing: “Haha I’m down to spar again my g.” It is the kind of response that neither fully commits nor backs down, which is perfectly on brand for KSI, who has built an entire boxing career around measured confidence and careful matchmaking through the Misfits Boxing platform.The exchange between the two personalities was immediately elevated when two of YouTube’s biggest names decided to throw money on the line. MrBeast threw his support behind IShowSpeed, betting $100,000 on him to win, while W2S backed KSI with an equally sizeable $100,000 wager. The side bets add fuel to the fire and can be a fun element to the sparring session between IShowSpeed and KSI whenever it ends up happening.
