Floyd Mayweather’s name is included in the list of six people shortlisted to fight KSI.
YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI had to withdraw from the match scheduled for August 31 due to a hand injury.
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And he hopes to be back next year, and talks are ongoing about who his opponent will be.
His manager Mams Taylor – who founded Misfits Boxing with KSI – hinted that this would be a superstar name with a great reputation.
“It’s going to be someone big, someone who’s challenging, someone people would think is impossible for a YouTuber to beat,” Taylor told SunSport.
“And I think that’s what KSI loves. He loves overcoming difficulties, he loves challenges. He loves proving people wrong.
“And I think – regardless of the actual result of the night – most people thought he won his last fight and he was a huge underdog in that, so you know there’s going to be more information about that.”
KSI, 31, has not bounced back since his first loss, a controversial decision defeat to 25-year-old Tommy Fury in October.
Before suffering the injury, he was scheduled to face TikToker Slim Albahr and former MMA fighter Anthony Taylor in two-on-one bouts.
The incident occurred after negotiations to set up a fight with retired British former world champion Amir Khan fell through.
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But Khan, 37, and Mayweather, 47, remain in the frame for KSI.
Taylor revealed: “Aamir is on the hit-list, Floyd is on KSI’s hit list. Those are two of the 5/6 guys we’re all keeping a very close eye on.”
Mayweather officially retired after defeating UFC veteran Conor McGregor, 36, in 2017, but he has continued exhibition boxing since then.
He has gone up against rivals from the social media, MMA and boxing worlds – including KSI’s brother Deji.
But KSI is furious that Mayweather refused to go easy on his inexperienced brother – and is now ready to take his revenge in the ring.
Taylor said: “I mean, he was technically the best defensive boxer in history and arguably the best in all areas.
“And if that ever happens it would be an honor to work with JJ and him in that capacity.
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“And honestly, that’s what Daisy was thinking as well, I’m a promoter.
“Daisy was intimidated by Floyd, KSI would not be intimidated by Floyd. KSI wants revenge for what his brother was treated.”
