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KSI, the popular YouTuber-turned-boxer, is preparing to take his grudge match with Tommy Fury to the next level by placing a jaw-dropping £1million bet on himself.
Grudge Match of the Influencers
The highly-anticipated showdown between KSI and Tommy Fury, the younger brother of heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, is set to take place next month.
KSI vs. Tommy Fury influencer showdown slated for October 14 There's no love lost between these two KSI is placing a £1million bet on himself to win the grudge matchConfidence Overflows
Despite being the underdog heading into the bout, KSI is overflowing with confidence ahead of the Manchester melee.
In a live stream with Adin Ross, known for his controversial antics, KSI dropped a bombshell, saying: "I'm trying to put a million down on myself."
However, KSI revealed that bookmakers are only allowing him to bet a maximum of £5k on himself, which is far from the eyewatering figure he wants to wager.
The 30-year-old admitted: "First of all, a lot of the things, trying to put in that amount, just won't let me.
"They're like 5k maximum."
He added: "I can bet on myself. I just can't bet on the round.
"So, yeah, I think I'm going to have to try and find a way to do it through people or I don't know.
"But then it's just dodgy, so I'm like, I don't know if I want to just do it or if I just leave it.
"I'm going to just put on whatever I can."
Tommy Fury's Plan to End YouTube Boxing
Tommy Fury, who gained fame through Love Island, enters the fight against KSI fresh off a split-decision victory over Jake Paul in February.
And he has a clear goal in mind – to put an end to the influencer boxing scene once and for all.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Fury stated: "That's my plan for this year.
"I want to end YouTube boxing within twelve months. So that's my plan. So we'll see."
He continued: "I don't know. I take it one fight at a time. All these guys are the same to me.
"There's not one that stands out from the rest. They're all about the same.
"So anyone can get it. I'm not bothered.
"I'm used to growing up fighting against proper boxers. These guys are a bit of a joke."
