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The Feud Begins
Conor McGregor has agreed to take on KSI in a fight after a confrontation with Derek Chisora in Saudi Arabia. The feud between McGregor and the YouTuber-turned-boxer started when McGregor challenged KSI to a bare-knuckle scrap.
Confrontation with Chisora
Derek Chisora, a friend and training partner of KSI's, approached McGregor and asked when the two would fight. McGregor responded, "Tomorrow, if he's here tonight! We're fighting him on the same card. We're on the same card in March."
The Night of Controversy
McGregor and Chisora's encounter took place on the same night that Tyson Fury controversially beat ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou on points.
McGregor's Boxing History
This won't be McGregor's first boxing match. He previously faced off against American boxing great Floyd Mayweather, losing in ten rounds.
A New Era of Crossover Fights
The spectacle between McGregor and KSI is part of a new trend of crossover fights that include boxers, MMA stars, and social media influencers.
KSI's YouTube Boxing Career
KSI, a pioneer of the YouTube boxing scene, suffered his first loss in October against Tommy Fury, the younger brother of Tyson Fury.
McGregor's Excitement
In the midst of the fight, McGregor expressed his excitement about a potential matchup with KSI: "Ya know what. Me and KSI is an exciting fight. A juicy nixer I used to call them back when I was a plumber now I’m on the lambo yacht he’s in a huracan."
Challenges from Tommy Fury
Tommy Fury, after defeating KSI, called out McGregor and expressed his desire to share the ring with him. He stated, "If he wants to share the ring, my hand is there, the offer is there. I’ll have Conor next."
