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KSI is set to earn his biggest boxing payday yet in his upcoming fight against Tommy Fury, but the YouTuber-turned-prizefighter claims he has no idea how much he will be paid.
The Blockbuster Bout
KSI will face off against the undefeated Tommy Fury tonight in Manchester. The fight has garnered so much attention that pubs and even cinemas are showing the DAZN pay-per-view event.
Misfits Business
Despite co-owning the Misfits Boxing banner promoting the show, KSI revealed that he doesn't receive any money from his fight purses. Instead, he reinvests it into his Misfits business. His mega-money showdown with Fury is no exception.
In an interview with SunSport, KSI admitted, "When it comes to numbers, I'm pretty clueless most of the time. For this fight, I don't even know how much I'm getting paid. I know how much Tommy's being paid and that's about it."
Not About the Money
KSI emphasized that the money is not his primary motivation for participating in these fights. He stated, "I'm not really fussed, the money isn't the reason I do this, I like creating big moments, I like looking back at my legacy and going, 'Yeah, this was sick.' I just like shocking the world, I love it. There's something about it which just makes me feel...super powerful."
He added, "I feel like after that I will be able to make so many people's lives hell on social media. I'm just excited."
The Big Payday
KSI, 30, is expected to earn around £10 million for the fight of his life, while Fury, 24, is likely to make just under half of that. KSI rose to fame on YouTube and has been instrumental in the rise of celebrity-style crossover bouts.
Not About the Cash, But the Upset
KSI reiterated that the fight is not about the money but rather about upsetting the boxing odds. He expressed contentment with his financial situation and said, "I've made the money that I wanted to make and now I'm looking for more than that."
Looking to the future, KSI mentioned potential fights with Conor McGregor, Floyd Mayweather, and Jake Paul. However, for now, he is focused on enjoying the moment and relishing in his accomplishments after the fight.
