KSI vs Logan Paul: YouTube boxing fight in 50 incredible photographs

KSI defeated Logan Paul in Los Angeles to win his professional boxing debut

British YouTube star KSI has won his professional boxing debut by beating his online rival Logan Paul in a six-round cruiserweight bout at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

The Londoner won the fight in a split decision, with the three ringside judges scoring the exciting contest 55-56, 57-54 and 56-55.

Both men were sent tumbling to the canvas in a wild fight, but KSI prevailed after Paul was controversially deducted two points for holding and hitting in an exciting fourth round.

The pair first fought last year in Manchester but a “majority draw” was declared after six rounds.

“Last time I was scared to fight,” said KSI, whose real name is Olajide Olayinka Williams JJ Olatunji, after the match. “This time I just went in. I just kept going and going He couldn’t deal with my jabs. I got him.”

Click through the above gallery to relive a historic evening of professional boxing.

And click here to read more about the fight.