Looks like YouTubers will be hitting more than just the “like,” “subscribe” and that “little bell to stay notified” button. Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn wants to see more internet famous personalities throw hands in a professional boxing ring after the financial success of Logan Paul vs. KSI II. Originally, the Englishman called the November 9th fight a “one-off” but, you know, “C.R.E.A.M., get the money.”
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The big question is which YouTubers would ditch the unboxing videos for the boxing ring? Getting a “thumbs down” on a post hurts a lot less than getting punched in the face. Here are four potential YouTube fights that probably have a better chance of happening than Errol Spence vs. Terence Crawford in 2020.
Jake Paul vs. AnEsonGib
Logan and Jake Paul are the Klitschkos of meathead fratboy comedy on YouTube, so it’s likely we’ll see little bro in a professional boxing ring once again. The most hated man in the Hollywood Hills fought on the first Paul vs. KSI card, beating KSI’s younger brother Deji. Apparently, Hearn has been trying to get Jake Paul paired against Ali, well, Ali Eson Gib that is. The Emirati-British streamer, better known as AnsEsonGib, also fought on the first Paul-KSI card and has been calling out the former Disney actor for a while now.
FouseyTube vs. Adam Saleh
FouseyTube, real name Yousef Erakat, is an internet comedian who is kind of like the Adrien Broner of YouTube. Among his many hijinks are pretending to be homeless and hosting his own Coachella concert (that ended in a bomb threat) so lacing up boxing gloves would be in his wheelhouse. His former friend and fellow YouTube prankster Adam Saleh called him a “garbage human” and is an undefeated amateur boxer so the fight writes itself. Apparently, FouseyTube fought one of Saleh’s friends and got “World Star!!!”, so don’t expect a competitive bout.
Bart Kwan vs. David So
Bart Kwan is a founding member of popular Youtube channel JustKiddingFilms, the yoked content creator is a Marine veteran, big-time powerlifter and all-around tough guy. His business partner, Korean American YouTube comedian David So would be a fun opponent. The co-producer (and co-star) of the award-winning film “Gook” has cut a significant amount of weight and had a game Muay Thai sparring sesh with Kwan recently. The two friends just to find beef that makes this potential fight personal.
KSI vs. Justin Bieber
To his credit, KSI took this boxing thing more seriously than some boxers. If Wilfred Benitez was this invested, he’d be an ATG. Hearn certainly has big plans for him after his win over Paul and one name being dangled around is none other than Justin Bieber. We’ve wanted to see Biebs fight ever since he walked Floyd Mayweather to the ring. The Canadian pop-star was in the crowd offering vocal support to his good friend Paul during his fight and who wouldn’t pay money to see Biebs get punched in the kisser?
