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KSI defeated Logan Paul in Los Angeles on Saturday night to defend his YouTube championship belt – and it would appear the Brit has a long list of rivals ready to step into the ring with him next.
YouTube star KSI defeated Paul by split decision at the Staples Center, after their first contest in Manchester ended in a controversial majority draw.
And Eddie Hearn, who promoted the rematch between KSI and Paul, has said that he has received “five or six” calls from celebrities who want to fight KSI.
“I've had five or six calls this week from probably the highest-profile people in their fields; from sport, music and acting,” Hearn commented after the fight.
"They said, 'don't say anything, but could I fight the winner?'
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"So now we have to look at that and by the way two or three of them can really fight."
But Hearn declined to elaborate on the phone calls. When asked if he could give a hint as to KSI’s next opponent, he said “No, I promised I wouldn't.
"For now it was an experiment that went really well and I really enjoyed it.
"People criticised it. Then people started getting on board. Then people started benefiting from the numbers and the audience. Next thing, everybody loves it.
"We'll digest, we'll review it as always, we'll plan a strategy.
"Anything that grows this sport that we love I am all up for while making sure we always respect the code."
But who could KSI fight next? Here, we look at the options.
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Who could KSI fight next? Logan Paul They may have fought twice before, but Logan said he wanted a trilogy fight shortly after losing the rematch. “I think the two-point deduction was harsh, I am not happy with the commission about that, I think if you do the math that cost me the fight,” Paul complained after his points defeat, before saying he would be open to one more fight.
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Who could KSI fight next? Jake Paul ... however, it's more likely KSI will next fight Logan's brother, the equally famous and infinitely more irritating Jake. "I cannot wait for my opportunity to fight KSI and the stepping stones to get there," he wrote on Instagram this week. "I don't want to throw my brother under the bus but he isn't a killer like me… I was the kid in high school getting into street fights for no reason.. I'm a natural born fighter with a lot of pain built up inside of me that I LOVE to unleash."
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Who could KSI fight next? Justin Bieber The US popstar was ringside for the KSI vs Logan Paul fight and has previously expressed an interest in stepping into the squared circle. KSI is keen. “If Justin Bieber actually wants to fight me then we’ll make it happen," he said this week. “Justin Bieber, I’d destroy him. It’d be nothing. “This boy doesn’t know how to fight or anything combat, so let him just stick to singing."
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Who could KSI fight next? Soulja Boy The US rapper has a longstanding interest in boxing and has been rumoured to have a fight with Jake Paul in the works. Eddie Hearn has also talked about working with the musician, meaning a KSI fight is possible.
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Who could KSI fight next? James Arthur The X Factor winner is a big Logan Paul fan and has been arguing with KSI's Sidemen crew in the wake of the fight, even threatening to 'slap the head off' Calfreezy.
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Who could KSI fight next? Chris Brown Chris Brown is another American musician that has reportedly been in talks to fight Jake Paul. Could he be tempted into an even more lucrative contest with KSI?
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Who could KSI fight next? Faze Sensei The YouTuber is another on the amateur boxing scene and sparred with KSI ahead of the Logan Paul rematch. There has been plenty of bad blood since, although Sensei - who is also an MMA fighter - could lack the necessary profile to land the contest.
Who could KSI fight next? Tommy Fury If KSI fancies a step up in quality, professional boxer Tommy Fury is waiting. "If he wants it, he knows where I am," Fury said at a press conference this week.
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Who could KSI fight next? Deji Olatunji Could KSI fight his brother?! The two have had a rumbling form and could yet duke it out in the ring, after Deji starred on the original KSI vs Logan Paul undercard.
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Who could KSI fight next? Or nobody at all? KSI said after his victory over Logan Paul that he has plenty of other interests, and he could yet walk away from the sport altogether.
For more coverage on KSI’s victory in Los Angeles, click here.
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