A former world champion has revealed he is in talks to fight YouTuber KSI in a boxing match later this year.
KSI first made the switch from YouTube to the boxing ring back in 2018 against Joe Weller and has now fought seven times.
The YouTuber has wins over the likes of Logan Paul and even beat a professional boxer before losing to Tommy Fury.
Now, the star is set to step up his level of opposition and face a former world champion in his next fight.
KSI in talks to face British former boxing world champion
Former world champion Amir Khan has revealed that he is in talks to face KSI in a boxing match later this year.
Khan last fought back in 2022 in his stoppage defeat to fierce rival Kell Brook and the Brit announced his retirement shortly after.
Now the former champion has sparked rumours of a return to the ring in Misfits Boxing during an Instagram live Q and A on Monday evening.
“Yeah talks are still going on with KSI,” Khan replied to one fan when asked about fighting the YouTuber.
“I’ll f*** that guy up man, big time. The guy’s a clown, I’ll sort him out.”
The rumours initally started at the beginning of June that the fight may be just around the corner, with journalist Michael Benson stating that Khan and the Misfits boxer were ‘deep in negotiations’.
KSI may be too big for Amir Khan
Khan was famous for his incredible hand speed that earned him victories over legendary boxers such as Marcos Maidana and Marco Antonio Barrera.
However, the former champion weighed in at only 148 pounds for his last contest while KSI takes to the scales at around 40 pounds heavier.
Khan may have amazing speed but he also has a weak chin and the YouTube sensation most definitely carries power.
KSI has scored highlight-reel knockouts with his wild style and if the former champion is not careful it could be an embarrassing night for him.