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Love Island Rejection
Idris Virgo made a tough decision to turn down a return to Love Island's All Stars show in order to concentrate on his upcoming Misfits Boxing fight against Ty Mitchell on April 12 in Leeds. The 31-year-old boxer shared, "Love Island’s my root, that’s the reason why I’m standing here today."
Focusing on Misfits Boxing
Virgo has shifted his attention to the celebrity-style crossover bouts with Misfits Boxing, led by KSI, a YouTuber-turned-boxer. He emphasized the importance of prioritizing his training for the upcoming fight over a potential return to the reality show.
Training with KSI
Having relocated from Birmingham to London to train at London Shootfighters alongside KSI, Virgo praised his training partner's skills, stating, "KSI is on British come European kind of level if you wanna talk about pro ranks." The two have been pushing each other in their training sessions.
KSI's Comeback
KSI is gearing up for his comeback bout against MMA star Dillon Danis, with Virgo predicting a knockout victory in the third or fourth round. Virgo commended KSI's boxing IQ and believes that he has learned valuable skills from his training at Shootfighters.
Potential Jake Paul Match
Via his connection with Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh, KSI is eyeing a potential grudge match with Jake Paul. Virgo expressed confidence in KSI's abilities and hopes that the fight can be arranged, suggesting it could even take place in a car park if necessary.
