YouTube star Jake Paul has confirmed he will look to avenge his brother’s defeat to KSI once he has dispatched ‘doormat’ AnEsonGib.
Logan Paul and KSI first touched gloves back August 2018, coming to a majority draw.
But a rematch in November 2019 saw KSI take the victory on points.
And Logan’s younger brother Jake has now confirmed his plans to set the record straight by taking on KSI after his fight with AnEsonGib.
Stepping Stone
Paul will take on Gib on January 30 in Miami on the undercard to Demetrius Andrade vs Luke Keeler.
But the American internet personality says the fight is nothing more than a stepping stone on the way to avenging his brothers defeat.
Speaking of the upcoming fight (via Sky Sports), he said: “Gib is a doormat to me,”
“Something to wipe my shoes on, on the path to avenge my brother.”
“My brother lost due to a two-point deduction.”
“It was a controversial win for KSI.”
“But I have a different mentality.”
“After I beat Gib, KSI will get the smoke.”
“That’s where this is going.”
“I’ve fallen in love with the sport and it’s an honour to be on the same card as legends.”
“I look forward to knocking this big-nosed kid out. That is the game-plan.”
Professional Debuts
It will be the professional boxing debut for Paul and Gib, although both have amateur experience.
It will also be the second professional boxing match between YouTubers to be promoted by Eddie Hearn, the first being Logan’s defeat to KSI.
Paul is currently being trained by former world boxing champion ‘Sugar’ Shane Mosley.
Speaking at a pre-fight press-conference on January 8, Mosley said: “Jake really wants to knock out KSI because he’s really mad.”
“But Gib is standing in front of him.”
“Gib has energy but that won’t work with Jake. “
“I think Jake stops him in the third round but maybe earlier.”
AnEsonGib on the other hand is trained by Viddal Riley, who oversaw KSI’s victory over Logan.
The YouTubers went back-and-forth about their careers before the confrontation turned physical, with Gib pushing Paul.
He shouted at his rival: “You are getting knocked down repeatedly and stopped!“
On the Rise
It’s unclear whether Paul will get his chance to face KSI in the ring, as the British internet star has expressed interest in a move to MMA.
The fight between Jake Paul and AnEsonGib adds to a long line of social media stars looking to start a career in boxing or MMA.
Media personalities making the transition to combat sport is on the rise.
(Featured image source: Instagram/ Jake Paul and KSI)